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The Hattiesburg news., 1913-06-17
Not fifteen minutes after"
Did you tell the crowd here that

Yep. l sold two dozen wedding
rings ON the strength and romance of
that point. From my description they
allowed it was a painter man named
Sedgwick. l thought maybe I'd call in
and have him touch up the wagon a
bit where she's rusty"
And you heard the woman cry out
less than an hour later?"
That's a curious thing. I'd have
almost sworn it was mans voice
that yelled. 1t went through me like
sharpened icicle."
"All this was night before last.
What have you been doing meantime?"
Drove over to Marcus Corners to
trade yesterday. There l heard about
| the murder and came back here to
make little business out of it. I've
done fine"
"You made no attempt to trace the
woman?"
Look here!" said Simon P. Groot
after a spell of thoughtfulness. Your
ten dollars is good, and you're gent
all right; but l think I've talked a
little too much with my mouth around
here, and I'm afraid they might dig III
this lady and start something new an(
want me for a witness. witnessing
is bad for business"
Pm safe" said Kent.
so far so good. Now, would 1t b'
worth five dollars to you, likely, ;
relic of the murderer" suggested tn,
old man.
Quite likely"
NUNS the wcrd, then, for my par
in it. That next morning l followe
her trail a ways. You see, the vel
in the night had got me interested
1t was an easy trail to follow for
man that's acquainted in the woods
and used to be yarb-grubber. Do
] little of it now, sometimes. Shed me
somebody in a thicket. l found tn
g string and the paper Of the bundle sh
0 was carrying, there. Then there wa
a fight of some sort; for the twig
were broken right to the edge of th
thicket, and the ground stamped dow
d One or both of em must have broke
d out into the open, and lost the trai
But this is what l found on haz
e bush. Do win the five on it?"
Kent's eyes dropped, fixing ther
selves on a small object which tt
n other had laid on his knee. His lii
pursed. Nothing that could be inte
e preted as an answer came from theI
If Simon P. Groot waited with patienc
Finally he said:
Is That's an awful pretty tune YOU
1t whistlin', mister, but sad, and terrib
re long. What about the five? Do v
G. trade?"
IN The car came to a stop. Diggii
or into his pocket, Kent produced b
rs which he handed over, and still whi
a. ling the long-meter China, took posse
as sion of Simon P. Groots relic"
was an embroidered silver star, wi
re a few torn wisps of cloth clinging to
OF ITO be continued)
The Hattiesburg news., 1913-06-17

There is no real need Of anyone be-
ing troubled with constipation. Cham
berlain's Tablets will cause an agree
able movement of the bowels without
any unpleasant effect. Give them q
trial. For sale by all dealers.
The Hattiesburg news., 1913-06-17
MINNESOTA LABOR FEDERATION

st. Cloud, Mimi, June 16.-Repre-
sentatives of the various trades unions
throughout Minnesota, and In large
numbers, were assembled in this city
The Hattiesburg news., 1913-06-17
ULCERS AND SKIN TROUBLES

ULCERS AND SKIN TROUBLES
If you are suffering with any old,
running or fever sores, ulcers, boils,
eczema or other skin troubles, get a
box Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve and you
will get relief promptly. Mrs. Bruce
Jones, of Birmingham, Ala, suffered
from an ugly ulcer for nine months
and Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured hel
in two weeks. Will help you. onl,
25c. Recommended by all druggists.
The Hattiesburg news., 1913-06-17

~ The Antiseptic Powder for Ten
Trade-Mark. der. Aching Feet. Sold every
where, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
ALLEN 8. OLMSTEDs lie Boys Ne He
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
e n. STENvICk RETURNS
FROM INAUGURATION

q. II. Stenvick has returned from
a months visit in the east. He at
tended the Inauguration at Walking
ton, sitting within twenty feet Of the
new president at the time he was In
augurated.
NORTH Dakota democrats are keen
ly delighted with the appointment OF
Governor Burke" said Mr.. Stenvick
today. "The fact that North Dakota
is such comparatively new state,
with such big republican majority.
and represented both IN the senate
and house by republicans only, makes
the appointment Of Governor Burke
exceptionally pleasing. Although We
we're boosting the former governor
all we could for position IN the
cabinet, we realized that that was
practically out Of the question, and
his appointment as treasurer 10 In
tensely pleasing. /"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
BURNS CLUB
ELECT OFFICERS

The following officers were elected
at the annual meeting of the Burns
club held Wednesday evening:
VIM. Hetherton. Sr., president.
Or. A. !. MCDANIEL. vice president.
Col. Alex Scarlet. secretary-treas-
urer.
Miss Hendricks. recording secretary.
Mr.. Fl. E. Wheeler. Rev. Bell, A.
F. McLane. Jos. Gardner. j. w.
Lemon, Fred Truax, executive com
mitteo.
The secretary's annual report was
submitted and shows the club to be
in good condition In every way. All
debts paid and substantial balance
in the exchequer. The picnic was
discussed and on the motion of the
secretary it was resolved to leave in
the hands Of the ladies' Of the club
the entire handling Of the picnic and
fixing of date and other arrangements
subject to the call of Mrs. VIM.
Hetherton, Sr. The treasurer was
given free hand to pay all expenses
incurred by the ladies' committee, in
getting up the best picnic ever given
by the club and to make this gather
ing Of the clans banner one.
Mr.. H. E. Wheeler gives the club
the exclusive right to use Wildwood
park for this annual outing. A pro-
, gram Of sports and amusements will
be in the hands of the men com.
ittee and the secretary is instructed
to invite some noted musicians to
keep alive the martial music Of the
clans.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
mccoy HAS
BEAUTIFUL
Large Crowds Throng Pretty Place At
the Opening Wednesday Afternoon
Appointments Are Perfect In
Every Detail

Paul Y. McCoys new store In the
Masonic temple block, was opened
Wednesday at one o'clock and all af-
ternoon the pretty place was thronged
with citizens of Minot who had heard
SO much of Minot's new emporium.
While great deal Of the new stock
had not yet arrived, the ladies were
able to feast their eyes on a nlagnif-
cent array OF new merchandise just
received from New York city. Snip.
ments are arriving daily and tie
store is rapidly filling UP with splen.
did assortment Of the most elaborate
creations.
We are unable to find terms ade-
quate to describe the beauty CT the
store. No large city store has more
beautiful fixtures nor more modern
appointments. Mr.. Mccoy has beer
lavish in his expenditures for the TX.
lures, which are Of mahogany. Wa
note that every foot of floor space is
utilized to the best advantage. The
arrangement Of the marble based
plate glass cases and the electric.
lighted stock rooms is simply perfect
for the display and handling Of the
stock.
There are five fitting rooms, be
sides millinery and alteration apart
nents.
Mr.. Mccoy has added several new
lines, very large stock Of yard
goods being among them.
The display windows deserve spe-
cial mention, the decorations for the
opening being supervised by Mrs. Nc.
Coy.
Mr.. Mccoy has selected corps
Of accommodating capable salcsladies.
The success Of the store is assured.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to visit the new store.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
PRES. CRANE 40.
DRESSES srHooL OF. GERS

Pres. A. q. Crane addressed the
school officers Of Burke county 1t
Bowbells this week ana left Friday
for Mchall to deliver IN address be-
fore the school omcses Of Rsnvilie
county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
GOOD OPPORTUNITY
FOR farmer BOYS
CASH PRIZES ARE OFFERED TO
NORTH DAKOTA
BOYS.

Encouraged by the success CT the
boys corn growing contest held last
year, the State Better Farming assO-
citation has determined to hold an.
other contest this year in which all
boys Of the state between 10 ard
10 years Of age, on July J. next arc
eligible TO compete.
The bulletins describing the rules
of the contest were received in Minot
today.
According to the plan worked out
last year, the state will be divided in
to northern and a southern district.
There will be separate prizes award
ed for each district, and a grand
sweepstakes prize of 800 for the en-
tire state.
AS the first prize in each district
amounts to SIS the winner of the
sweepstakes prize will win tota,
Of SITS.
The other district prizes will be,
second prize, $50; third prize, $a5:
fourth prize. s25; fifth prize, SIS, anc
sixth to fifteenth prizes, each $40.
Any boy who desires to enter tho
contest must send his name to Thorn.
as Cooper, secretary of the North
Dakota Better Farming association
before May 20.
In the contest held last year. 4
number of the prizes were won by
boys from Ward county, and It Is ex.
pected that there will be large mum.
Der Of entries from this county IN
the present contest
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
CHAMPl|N RETURNS
FROM CALIFORNIA
o. NJ. champlin, Who 10 Back From
10000 Mile Journey, Talks Of Visit
in californla-Mst Many North D.
kotans.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. NJ. Champlin have
returned from their 10000 mile trip
thru the south and southwest, tired
but we'll pleased with their long Jour.
ney.
1--WE planned most too long q trip
Mr.. Champlin stated to an lndepend
ent representative. ut vas one con.
tinual hurry from the time we left
until our return and I think Mrs.
Champlin stood the trip even better
than myself. One had to be up
early in the morning, hurry with
breakfast in order to catch a car for
some sightseeing trip, and upon our
, return at night, we'd generally 80 to
some tneater.
We liked California, and met many
North Dakotans there. For instance
at the North Dakota picnic, there
were eighteen from Minot, ali Of
whom appeared in a group picture.
Among the number were Mr.. and
Mrs. Due, Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aurland, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mcknight and Roy Mcknight
A. j. Anderson. Bonnie Olson and
Mrs. Cnampiin and myself.
1--WE were entertained at the F. E..
Graves home at San Diego. You will
remember that Mr.. Graves formerly
conducted a real estate Office In Mi.
not. He is engaged in the same bus.
mess III San Diego, and he was fortu.
nate enough TO make good invest.
ments that have made him independ.
er.y wealthy. He 10 working as
hard as ever, but enjoying good
health. San Diego. while having q
po:.alation u only $1,000 ra'.eA i,ve
rai.;ion dollars for i worlds fair ia
he held in 1915 and This has Increased
Tbs. valne # real estate. They have
beautihed 400 acres and are at work
on tbs buildings
V0 xOAI NSS fJlu Mio. GUChN0AA 1AH
joying life at Herman. They have a
ten acre farm and let ME tell you
one can keep mighty busy with ten
acres in California. You know The
weeds grow the year round out there
We visited G.. e. Dresher's at Lords
burg and secured some Of his oranges
It was shame that so much Of the
fruit was ruined By the freeze. The
thermometer fell to % degrees above
zero. Many Of the oranges while up
pearing nice on the outside, ane lighi
and pulpy." .
The Chamrlins visited also at the
w. A. ~. Culbertson homo and met
other former North Dakotans.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
M|N0T FARMERS
TO ORGANIZE
TELEPHONE CO.
Will Meet at Commercial Club Rooms
in This City March 2s-slx Town.
ships Will Be Considered.

Farmers in this vicinity will meet
at the Commercial club rooms in this
vicinity will meet at the Commercial
club rooms In this city at 2 p. NJ. +,
March 20. for the purpose of organ
izing the Minot Farmers Telephone
Co. The new tine proposed will pass
thru the townships of Mckinley.
Nedrose, Maryland, Surrey. Eureka
aud Harrison. All farmers interested
are urged to attend the meeting,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
M|N0T GETS
first CLASS
PRODUCTION
THE Rosary" Will Appear at the
Grand Opera House, Monday Night,
March "a,

"Tho Rosary" the play that was
staged at McVicker's theater in Chi.
cago for 100 nights, will be produced
at the Grand Opera house Monday
night, March "a. Manager Archie
Miller has promised Minot some first
Class productions and the Independ-
ent can guarantee that this is away
above the ordinary. The very ssc1o
players who appeared in the Chicago
production, will appear in this city.
"The Rosary" is one of the finest
plays ever written and the moral is
excellent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
AAlNoT MAN REMEM.
BERs KING GEORGE

A. S. Blakey recalls well the time
he saw King George Of Greece, who
was this week killed by an sssassin's
bullet. Mr. Blakey saw the ruler a:
Woolwich. England, at the military
maneuvers, and says he was an es.
pecially splendid looking monarch.
King George, who was Dane, was
chosen as O. ruler. Of Greece many
years ago and his record was FIRST.
Glass; ass ~.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
n. DAVIS IS
A CANDIDATE
Henry e. 1yorum and Dr.. scholbsro
Will Be Candidates for Reelection
as City Commissioners.

Judge N. Davis is determined to be
q candidate for the presidency of the
city commission. The Judge did not
enter into the caucus Wednesday
night, because he had decided to 10
a candidate anyway, and neither did
DR.. Scholberg nor MI. Byorum a.
tend, altho they all showed some
strength at the meeting. The Aght
promises to be interesting. With the
Socialist ticket in the field, this will
give lis an old fashioned three.cornered
fight.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
SURREY RETURNS.

J. W. Pearson, supervisor, one
year; D. s. Wolfe, supervisor three
years; j. r. Haines, clerk; D. N.
Shorb, assessor; W.. 8. Young, treas
urer; Frank st. John, road overseer
No. 4; G. z. Hughes, Nc. 2; Jas.
Hawkinson. No. 5, and D. B. Laugh
ridge. No. 4. So votes pcllcd.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
ALIENATION CASE SETTLED.

The case Of Edw. Pirkl, Des Lecs
farmer, VS.. w. G. Price, for the alien.
alton Of his wfe's affections, was
settled before the case came to trial.
Mr.. Price paying Pirh approximate
" 500. Mr.. Price Insists that he u
entirely innocent, but thot It cheaper
to settle than fight in court.
Mrs. Pirkl was granted . divorce
from her husband. she receiving $1,000
in settlement.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
GRAND FORKS MAN
LOCATES HERE

e. a. Geer. who has charge Of the
collection department Of the 1nterna-
tional Harvester Co., will soon be
transferred from Grand Forks to this
city. Ofices are to be fitted up on the
first floor of the company's five story
building here and work Will begin
within a few days.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

Mrs Peter Fugelso returned Monday
from Rochester, MINI. whore che sub
mitted to an operation. She 10 re-.
covering steadily. much to the kzat>
iflcaticn q her many friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

Deputy Sheriff Dan Dougherty left
Sunday for southern Iowa to arrest
Homer Batcock, wanted here to face
. charge Of stealing suit Of clothes
from the place he was boarding.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

ABE GORDON HAS FINE STOCK.
Abe Gordon has completed Improve.
ments at his store, West First street.
Mr.. Gordon has . more beautiful
stock Of spring merchandise than
ever aud cordially invites the public
to inspect the lines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

vestigatiOn has been made, the Ques.
ton of installing u municipal plant
shall be Immediately submitted to a
vote OF the people at q special elei.
ton.
THAT the law prohibiting gamb.
ling. and the sale of Intoxicating II.
luors. whenever and wherever found
De rigidly enforced.
THAT it shall be the duty OF tho
president Of said commissioners to
instruct tho fire chief to investigate
The conditions which tend to increase
the rates on insurance and to report
the conditions Of the various build.
ings in the city to the commission
ers.
5--TO protect the water supply by
instructing the police department and
the health officer to prevent all per-
sons from dumping refuse and other
obnoxious materials into the Mouse
river. and to take some definite &C.
ton Immediately for the purpose Of
improving the banks Of the river and
to remove thcrefrom all materials Of
waste and refuse that has been and
is continually polluting the waters Of
said river and making said water un-
fit for household purposes. That all
violations If the ordinance Of this
!. city and laws of the state If North
Dakota relating to the polluting Of
streams, and the Mouse river in par.
ticular. shall be prosecuted.
6-That all alleys, back yards and
vacant lots shall DE kept clean from
all refuse and debris and that the
ordinance relating to the same shall
be strictly enforced and that the
, street commissioner and health Oft
Ger shall ne held responsible for any
violation OF said ordinance.
THAT 1t shall he tho duty of the
street commissioner 10 appoint weed
Inspector whose duty it shall he TO
cut and remove all obnoxious weeds
IN the city at the time and manner
as provided BY ordinance of this city
and statute Of the state If North
Dakota.
S-That the commissioners shall
appoint city electrician who shall
devote his entire time and attention
TO tn. work Of the city. whose duties
shall be to inspect and read all meters
inspect an wiring and an street
lights. It shall be the duty OF TIL,
/ city electrician to read ali meters
once each month and keep a record
of the same in the Office of the city
auditor, which records shall be open
to inspection at all times by the pub.
tic. He shall notify the commission.
ers Immediately Of any irregularities
that he may find relating to meters,
wiring and tights.
9-Bslieving that a franchise is 4
valuable asset OF this city, we will
pledge ourselves not to grant any
franchise 70 any person, firm or cor.
poration for any purposes vhatsoeve.
unless 1t is provided in said franchise
that said person. firm or corporation
Jshall within a period Of not to ex.
/, coed one year substantially perform
It's part Of the agreement entered into
under the franchise and that said
franchise shall te adopted BY a ma
5ority vote Of the people voting upon
said question at any regular OF spe
cial election before the same shall 81
into full force and effect.
10--That all city ordinances and
laws Of the state Of North Dakota
tending to regulate or effect the cit,
Of Mirot. shall be strictly enforced
/ Signed
! William Dunnell.
Julius Weinrebe,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-25
Just Ended Than in Any Year
Since Industry Became
General in Country.
,sptelA. 70 1nE 1ELreaAs,

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Twenty-
three hundred and sixty men were
killed in the coal mines Of the United
States last year out of total of three
quarters of million employed in the
industry, according to statement
issued today by the United States Blu
reau of Mines. The death rate was
BIS in every 1000 men employed
The bureau further makes the state
ment that the number of men killed
was the least since 1906, that the
death rate was the smallest since 1899
and that the number of tons of coal
taken from the ground in proportion
to the number OF men killed was the
greatest on record.
The statistics show that with 10000
more miners employed in 1912 than
in 1907 there were Ss7 less deaths in
1912.
With 10000 more men employed in
1912 than in 1871, there were S59 less
deaths in 1919.
Frederick W. Horton. mining engi-
neer of the bureal whoscompiled the
death statistics shows by comparisons
with other years, that explosions Of
coal dust and gas, the great menaces
of the miner, are gradually growing
less in number and in their toll of
life, due, he believes, to the active
educational campaign Of the bureau.
The percentage of deaths from other
causes that the bureau has not yet o.
yestigated. shows no such material
decreases 1t is claimed.
The facts disclosed offer indisput-
able evidences that conditions tending
toward safety in mining are actually
improving and that coal is now being
mined with less danger to the miner
than ever before" said Mr.. Horton
in discussing the situation Although
the Improvement Is greater in 1912
than in any. previous Year for which
accurate statistics are available, part
ly due, perhaps. to exceptionally mild
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-25
FEWER MINERS
KILLED IN YEAR

weather. during the last few months
If the year; decreasing the -liklihood
If disastrous coal dust explosions,
here has been an annual improve
ment for number of years. This
improvement has been brought about
BY combination of causes. the prin-
cipal one of which has been the more
efficient and effective mine inspection
On the part of the state mining de-
oartments and state mine inspectors
throughout the country, supplemented
W greater care upon the part Of both
he operators and the miners. The
educational work sof the bureau OF
mines has kept both the operator and
the miner alive to the various dan
gers and has shown what precautions
should be taken to avoid them. The
bureau is therefore gratitled with the
improvement shown, particularly as
he greatest Improvement relates to
dangers concerning which the, bureau
has been conducting special lnyest:-
cations and giving the results to the
Industry.
Although there has been an an.
nual improvement in mine safety con-
ditions since 1907. and particularly
notable one in 1912, still greater de-
crease in the death rate can be effect
ed. Whether or not this viii be made
in 1913 depends largely on the care
exercised by the operators, superin-
tendents, foremen and all, others in
authority, and by the miners as well. ,
Mr.. Horton reviews the last seven
teen years of coal mining and finds
shat 1857 miners have lost their
lives in that time. In order to inSi-
cate the economic loss to the nation
through this sacrifice of life, he takes
the basis of the Insurance companies
that a human life is worth at least
s., 900 and draws some interesting con-
elusions. He says, IF 1t be assumed
or statistical purposes that each life
lis worth at least $1,000. then the total
loss occasioned by the fatal accidents
to miners in the United States dur
.ng the last seventeen lears reaches
7the sum, of sl6s.OOO. OoO.a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-25
FOR BALE

FOR SALE-Two story frame dwell
Ing. six rooms and bath, laundry
and cellar Under the entire house
Front, side and back porches, slate
roof, city water and gas. No city
taxes. Cement walks. large yard
and garden, on paved street. Car
stops in front of the door. At 923
West Pike Street, practically new.
For particulars call at 921 West
Pike street, Bell phone S29-W.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-25

WILL SELL at public auction, on
Saturday the 26th day of April, at
one o'clock p. m. at the front door
of the court house, black horses
and ! heavy mule, all in good con-
dition and good work animals, also
one lot of furniture. R. E. Kidd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-25

FOR SALE-TwO 6 it. and one 5 IT.
show cases and IA IT. counter Lum-
Der in sheds and Office at Jackson
street, Bell phone 1911. W. B.
Robbins.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-25

TELEPHONE-YOur subscriptions toI
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THE SATURDAY EVENING POST;1
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN;
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LET US finish your Kodak work.
Films developed, amy size, 10 per
roll. Prints and Postcards sc each
SOC doz. Enlarging and copying az
lowest prices. w. a. Anon, Second
Street Gore Building, Both Phones.