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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
GERMAN DENIES
THAT ALL GERMANS FAVOR
RESUBMISSION MOVEMENT.
Choca1ou N n lnno 70 - To Thn

Forum: I do not wish to trouble you
with lengthy letter, but may I ask
you to publish in The Forum the
statements I here enclose:
I am pastor of two German
churches and I wish to state in brief
that our German people here are
strictly in favor Of prohibition and
for the enforcement of the law.
I protest against the statement that
is being sent out that all Germans are
in favor of resubmission and against
the enforcement of the prohibition law.
l serve Goodrich and Chaseley and
find the great majority of our people
are against the resubmission move
men in the state. .... ..... .r-..
/ am yours sincerely, he.
M. E. HEMSBERGER,
Chaseley, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

John j. Lee is making clean cam
paign. He is not the kind of a
man who would lower himself by cir
culating false reports and personal
abuse against any of his opponents,
|etc." a- :.
This kind of slope" is sent to pa
pers and paid for by John ]. Lee at
the regular rate with ten cents addi-
tional per line for full measure. The
stuff reads like patent medicine ad.
1t contains as much truth as is usual
ly contained in patent medicine ad.
His paid for political effusion reads
like the cry of the gambler and re-
minds one of the moan of the tender
loin: "Leave US alone,-do not turn
on the spotlight of publicity; we are
unclean but we prefer to remain So"
Mr.. Lee in his attempted explana-
ton says in substance the following:
I. l lost money in the sheriff's Of
fee in 1906.
2. l did not receive $62, 1868 from
Ward county.
3. l did not collect illegal fees from
farmers under my collection contract.
a. If illegal fees were collected
such collections were made through
the deputies appointed by me. do
not deny but deputies appointed by me
did all the things charged.
5. My contract allowed me to COL
lect illegal sheriff's fees" although I
know l made the contract as an indi-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
OUTLOOK BEST IN YEARS.

Grand Forks, June 15.-It is said
that figures talk. If this is true then
the present year should be banner
year in the state, for the United States
government statistics indicate that
North Dakota crops almost without
exception are in better condition in
comparison with other years at the
same time in the growing season.
The following is the government re-
port:
All wheat, June / forecast, North
Dakota 85,600,000; United States 9OO,-
100000. Final average years, 1909
1918, North Dakota 90,231,0 900, United
States 686,691,O00. # ."
Oats, June forecast, North Dakota
&C, 100000; United States 1,216,000,-
900. Final average years, 1909 1912
North Dakota 57,O63 900; United
States 1871, 175,0OO.
Barley, June forecast, North Da-
kota 23,10O,0O0; United States 2O6,-
100000. Final average 5 years, 1909
1918, North Dakota 22,7O0,000; United
States 1s1, $4,000.
Rye, Condition June /, North Dako-
ia 81; United States 1916; 10 year av-
erage, North Dakota. SO; United States
1897.
Hay, condition June 1, North Dakota
SO; United States 1877; year aver
age, North Dakota, 80; United States
I87.4.
Pasture, condition June l, North
Dakota "a; United States, 1913; 10
year average, North Dakota 80; Unit
ed States 80.
Cabbages, Condition June l, North
Dakota 90; United States 846; Swear
average, North Dakota 81; United
States 86.8.
Onions, Condition June /, North
Dakota 80; United States 1872; year
average, North Dakota 81; United
States 1917.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

vidual and not as an official of Ward
county. M. S. Williams offered to do
for fifteen per cent what I did but I
got over fifty per cent. If collected
illegal sheriff's fees" I should have
turned the fees into the county, but /
didn't.
6. I will give the exact amount of
money received by me as soon as an
accountant can assemble the figures,
but l warn you that this is mere
promise, and may decide to abandon
the attempt to shed light on this dis
agreeable subject and very likely will
insert political paid ads at ten cents
per line extra in proving to you am
making a clean campaign.
Z. I will never explain the Carroll
contract because I can't. Efick RAM
stad would not let me 60 through with
it, anyway. I am Erick Ramstad's
man Friday and must do what Eric
says. ,.
8. I am not responsible for the
sheriff's fee bill; saddled that off on
my old friend, John Wallin. He has
made a perfectly satisfactory explain
alton. I have nothing to add to it.
Senator Wallin says that $2SOO.OO sal
airy for sheriff is not too much and
that he would rather have the salary
of the county auditor and do the coun-
ty auditors work than receive the
sheriff's salary and do the sheriff's
work. My friend, Senator Wallin,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
RAIN GENERAL

The rain, which recently visited this
section of the state, will 60 a long
way towards insuring good crop this
fall.
A good crop means. much to all.
When crops are poor, there is no mon
ey in the country and business in all
branches is at standstill. Now, that
a crop is assured, the farmers will
feel better able to get some of the
necessities that they have been going
without for so long. They will be able
to fix up their old fences, and fence
off new fields, they will build that ma
chinery shed that has been needed so
long, they will see their way clear
to build that summer kitchen for the
wife.
The Piper-Howe Lumber Company
has anticipated all of these improve
ments taking place and has just re-
ceived several cars of bright new lum-
Der and have more on the way. They
have large stock of Split Red Cedar
Posts and Round Posts for those new
fences. They carry in stock the ia
nous Iowa Gates. Every farmer
should stop at, their yard onr.N North
Ramstad street, Minot, N. D., and in
spect the gate, which they have hung
outside of their yard. This gate is
fully guaranteed for three years and
the Piper-Howe Lumber Company will
let anyone take gate home and use
it for Sixty Days and if it is not en-
tirely satisfactory in every way, it
can be returned at no expense to the
buyer.
The Piper Howe Lumber Company
have the stock on hand to fill all
wants, their prices are right and any
one will make a mistake who does not
call on them when in need of any
building material, before buying else
where.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
GrOnna Will Win.

The Independent predicts that Sen
ator Gronna will be re-nominated with
comparative ease. John H. Worst,
one Of his opponents, will get a nice
vote, but Mr.. Worst has absolutely
made no campaign, trusting to his
friends and to his acquaintanceship
over the state. Andy Miller, North
Dakota's attorney general, has but re-
Gently started his campaign and it ap-
pears that he has tarried too long. Mr..
Miller is regarded as vote getter,
however, and during the closing days
of the campaign will do things, but
many believe that Gronna has too
great a lead.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

however, entirely overlooked the fact
that the auditor of Ward county is
not furnished mansion by the coun-
ty in which to live, and is not fur
nished with telephone, electric lights,
water and heat service free of charge.
These items amount to almost as much
as the salary, but anyhow Senator
Wallin overlooked these things and no
doubt he would stick to sheriff's
$2SOO.0O.
9. l was sheriff for four years
when Ward county was an empire in
itself. I received more for my serv-
ices than will ever be paid again to
any man in the same Office. I have
bank stock and a large farm to show
for it. 1t was a good thing. l want
it again. It is such a good thing I
do not desire to push it along, unless
you let me do the pushing. ...
10. l will duck every embarrassing
fact of my record by merely saying
that my opponents arguments are not
worthy of reply in the hope that I
will get by with the voters.
Propositions /, 2 and 3 are false
and were manufactured out of whole
cloth and you know it, John.
Now, as a matter Of fact we had no
desire to refer to Mr.. Lees "past rec
ord" but when we learned that Mr..
Lee was spending most of his time cir
culating about us in private what he
dared not circulate in public we retail
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
Doing Its Share.

The Brush McWilliams Co. is doing
a brisk business these days. Three
auto loads of land buyers were taken
out in this vicinity one day last week
and some deals made. This concern
is doing its share towards developing
this section of the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
Professor Wise Says

Up on the
mountain slopes
of Washington
a n d Greg n
grows the giant
Fir tree, rearing
it's lofty head
over a hundred
feet in the air,
bending grace
fully to the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
Mccoy Again on Purchasing Trip.

WcCOy again On purchasing TIP.
Paul V. Mccoy left Monday for Chi
cago, where he will spend several days
buying stock. On this trip he will
specialize on imported merchandise, a
large stock of which is handled at his
Masonic Temple Store. Mr.. Mccoy is
doing an enormous business and it re-
quires much of his time in selecting
stock.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
Dollar Sale at The Branch.

The Branch Store has inaugurated
a dollar Sale" for Saturday, the first
of the kind in this vicinity. Some ex-
cellent values are announced in the ad-
vertising appearing elsewhere in this
issue.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
2,55s.7s
$e2,1ee.7s
$500

$62,166.78
We are seeking the republican NOM
nation to the Office of sheriff Of Ward
county. We will appreciate any sup
port given us by voters Of the county,
and we will, if elected, conduct the
office of sheriff to the best Of our abil-
ity and as economically as possible.
If you do not vote our way we won't
get sore about it.
We have property interests here and
we expect to live here the rest Of the
time allotted to us. We want the best
man to win and we have abiding faith
in the judgment Of the electorate.
If we fail to win your approval, we
will be buster than badger digging
dirt at some other job, and we won't
have time for any regrets.
So, we say to the republican voters,
give us your support if you can.
If you cannot, we will still be
friends.
Ish-ga- bibbel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

Come in and see our $3.50 and $500
trimmed hats. Il. M. Anderson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

Commission at 80 per cent
on 1908 and prior collec-
tions as per contract with
commissioners ----------
Receipts issued for 1908
and prior years delinquent
personal tax payers, at
$1.OO each --------.-----
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

w. S. SHAW. (Pol. advt.)
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05
The Ernest Gamble Concert Party

The Ernest Gamble Concert Party is well and so favor
ably known to Alahest patrons that any word from US
would seem be superhuous But want to say that like
old wine the work of these artists grows better the years
advance and the demand them constantly the in
crease The Party small numerically but large artlsca
w. Each artist is the product Of the greatest European mas
ters Mr. Gamble is distinguished basso and holds posi-
ton second to among the great concert singers Miss
Miss Verna Leone Page concert vonis plays with charm
and sympathy that reaches the heart as well as the ear MT
Edwin NJ Shonert, pianist is of the few pansts who
can make piano literature interesting to the average listener
The combination of voice. piano and violin is ideal Tn par
ty is one you can safely gamble on
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05
Neapolitan Troubadours

Italy is the home of music. The ltal-
ians are a music-loving people and they
have developed the study of music to tine
art. In very large measure music is ex-
pressed in their lives. Now, the Neapolltan
Troubadours is an organization OF Italian
artists who do not only the work OF an or
chestra but introduce into the program
many unusual features. 1t is no exaggera-
ton to claim that this organization consists
of really brilliant musicians, who Will
charm with their harmonious interpreta-
tons of the great masters. Added to their
work will be the interpretative recitals and
readings of Miss Halle Elaine Gasaway.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05
GREAT SEVEN DAY CHAUTAUQUA And MOI
Dawson, Ca, Juue Oil
Reduced Rates On Railroads For Further Information Address
FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 9th

Il
Afternoon at 400 Adults SOC, Children Csc
Address of welcome by local citizens Grand Opening Con-
co hv thn Neanoan Orchestra assisted by Miss Halle Gas
way Reader.
Evening at S:15 Adults oOc children zoc
Musical Preudes by the Neapotan Orchestra and Readings
bv Miss Gassaway Humorous Lecture by Dr. H. W. "Iafy
Sears of Illinois, Subject: "More Tafy and Less Epaphy
SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10th
Mornino at 1890 Adults CSC, Children 15c
Address to Boy Scouts by the Platform Manager Mr. Hunt
Cook of Vicksburg, Miss. Organization and plans
Afternoon at $50 Adults soc, Children Csc
PROGRAM Of vocal and instrumental music by the awkee
Gee Club.
Evening at SIS Adults oOc, children zoc
Thirty minutes of musical preudes by the Hawkeye Gee
Climb Shakespearean recital by Frederick Warde the noted
actor and tragedian.
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 18th
Morn;no at 1890 Adults CSC, Children 15c !
Lecture by Hunt Cook Subject "The Essence OF the Drama
Afternoon at $3.50 Adults SOC, Children Csc
SONG recital by the noted soprano Siby SAINTS MacDemon
assisted by the New York City Marine Band.
Evening at 8:15 Adults |oc' Ohlloren DC
Grand Concert by the New York City Marine Band NJ 10
Zto director introducing sextette and quartete ana MADAM
Sibyl Samms MacDermont as sooist
FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, JUNE 18th
Morning at 1890 Adults &c. Ohlldreo l'
Lecture by Hunt Cook Subject "The Cry of the Children
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05
Halle Elaine GaSaVay

Never heard Of Miss CASA
way? Well, she has been de-
lighting hundreds of audiences
in the west, and having learn
ed of her splendid attainmen'S
as a reader we went after her loi
the purpose of bringing her SCUM
for Alkahest patrons. She orlSn
the story of "The Little Minister
in "The Dawn of a Tomorro"
she makes the characters living 10
al1ties, and in her miscellaneous
programs, including selec'loID
from the Scotch, she is not Only
charming, but positively insPl[lns'
You will want to hear Miss ua'4
way.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05
Frederick Ward

Frederick Ward scarcely
needs a word from US. The
people know him as the great
Shakesperean actor who has
made the great plays of
Shakespeare both popular
and familiar to the ma 3ses,
and we count ourselves tOrtu-
nate in getting Mr.. Ward to
consent to appear upon our
chautauqua programme this
summer in Shakesperean reel
tai and Interpretation. Mr..
Ward is not only an eminent
actor but pleasing lecturer,
and in his recitals seeks to
make clear the profound phi
losophy, beauty wisdom and
or--Shakespeare, "The Bard of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05

WigWag;' "Tolerably Good People," etc. Booth Lowrey
will fire some hot shot for the 1915 chautauqua circuit Hear
him do it, You will feel good for weeks after hearing him
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05
New York City Marine Band

Music is an important and
a difficult proposition with
every Chautauqua manage
ment. 1t is an indispensable
feature of the program, but
to always get the kind Of mu-
sic which will appeal to and
best please the people is a
problem, but we have this
year a splendid orchestra as
one of the music numbers,
but in addition to this most
excellent attraction we have
added the New York City
Marine Band-an aggregation
of musicians OF the very first
rank. The program had been
practically completed when it
L - i 4Io ho1o1
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05

moral ideals of the great author Shakespeare "The Bard
Avon"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-06-05

was decided to add the band Mr. R. Bridges in New
YORK on business connected with the arrangement OF the Al
kahe yceum for 1914 when he discovered that was
possible to secure this band for the Akahest summer chau
tauouas which he did at once This band is regarded as
one of the most finished musical organizations IN America
and has furnished for many OF the largest national
conventions and noted occasions of the country 1t has also
been extensively used many of the larger chautauqua
for wears The director NJ Lotto noted Italian musician
has brought the band the highest possible point oeclen
CIV and perfection in music The Akahest considers both It
self and its patrons indeed in being able to secure
this noted band for tour of the South.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-20
PEOPLES POLITICAL
MACHINES ARE URGED
Miss Wilson's Method Of Fight
ing Gang Rule.

Madison, Wis, June 20.-Organiza
ton of peoples machines" to com
bat the old political machines were
advocated by Miss Margaret Wilson
daughter of President Wilson, who ar
rived here to attend the preliminary
conference on civic secretaryship.
"If we do not want officeholders
whom we elect to be under obliga
tions to political machines not of our
making we must make our own ma
chines-machines of democracy-and
demand their allegiance to the peo-
ple," said Miss Wilson.
Conservation and organization OF
the forces Of democracy is the great
work the American people have be.
fore them.
"The school buildings are natural
centers where people can meet and
concentrate their forces.
Not only should the schoolhouse
be provided free of charge for public
meetings, but a civic secretary should
be furnished, just as secretaries are
furnished meetings Of city councils.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-20
ANXIOUS TO USE THE CANAL
Steamship Lines Serve Notice on
Management.

Washington, June 20.-Six estab
lished steamship lines already have
served notice upon the Panama canal
management of their intention to
make regular use of the waterway.
One of the west coast port steam
ers of South America will be at the
Pacific gates of the canal July 3
seeking to make her way to Liver
pool by that route, and thus to initiate
a fortnightly service between Liver
pool and the west coast of South
America.
An American steamship line now
operating four steamers on the Pa
cific side and six on the Atlantic is
awaiting the opening of the canal tc
merge all ten into a regular line be
tween San Francisco and New York.
The most ancient of British colonial
bodies, the West Indian company oi
London, which was established in
1850, mas expressed 9 desire to be
represented at the official opening oi
the Panama canal and it's request IL
under consideration by the commit
tee In charge of the ceremonies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-20
CHICAGO BANK INTO
HANDS OF RECEIVER
Action Taken in Case Of Insti.
tuition Closed Last Week.

Chicago, June 20.-The La Sale
Street Trust and Savings bank,
closed by state bank examiner last
week, has been placed In the hands
of a receiver. w. C. Niblack, vice
president of the Chicago Title and
Trust company, was named for the
position by Judge Windes, who placed
his bond at $2,5O0.O00. Nearly 200
persons applied for the place.
MacLay Hoyne. states attorney for
Cook county. declared that with ref
erence to possible prosecutions he put
himself at the DISPOSAL of the attor-
ney general. A special grand jury or
formal inquiry by the receiver were
methods canvassed by the attorney
general
Holders of the 100000 stock in the
Illinois State bank, which also lent
money on LorimerMunday securities
will be assessed 80 per cent and de.
positors will be paid in full. This an.
nouncement was made by the de-
positors' committee after a meeting
with Daniel v. Harkin. chief bank
examiner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-20
ZIMMERMAN ARDENT WOOER
Miss Warehar Discusses Breach of
Promise Suit.

New York, June 20.-In new ging-
ham apron and pretty blue gingham
sunbonnet that made her a most
honey looking person, Miss Icy
Wareham of Elmhurst, L. l.. told of
her shattered romance with Eugene
Zimmerman, the Cincinnati million
aire, father of the Duchess of Man
chester. After a courtship so ardent
that ii almost melted off her front
name. she says, Mr.. Zimmerman has
refused to marry her and that is why
she entered suit for 100000 against
him. She says she is forty, but she
looks at least ten years younger.
Miss Wareham Is not going to ex-
tract the 100000 from the aged mil
nonaire without a fight, according to
the Duke of Manchester. The duke
declared that he and the duchess
would stand behind Mr.. Zimmerman.
regardless of what testimony was
brought out.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-20
POSITION OF UNITED STATES
Uitimatum Delivered to Mexican
Peace ENJOYS.

Washington, June 20.-Unless the
Huertaista commissioners at Niagara
Falls recede, mediation is at an end.
II is stated here without qualifica-
ton that the United States has given
its last word. Either Huerta retires
voluntarily In favor of a provisional
government dominated by the Con.
stitutionalists or the United States
will openly aid the rebels.
There will be no invasion by Unit.
Cd States troops, but the embargo on
arms will be again lifted in favor OF
the Constitutionalists. There will be
no discrimination against Huerta 9th.
or than that Vera Cruz will continue
to be held against him and he will
have to purchase any munitions he
needs abroad and get them in through
some other port.
Secretary Bryan still believes that
at the last moment the Huertaista
envoys will recede from their posi-.
ton and accept provisional presi.
dent with strong Constitutionalist
leaning.