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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
SEES GOOD TIMES COMING.

Charles M. Schwab, president of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who re-
turned from London recently, discus
sing business conditions, gave what he
said was the first optimistic statement
that had come from him in three
years.
~ believe we are near the turning
point Of a full return of confidence
and prosperity in the United States, -
he said. eve are being favored by
the war as is no other nation.
"As example, Germany normally
produces from 100000 to $4,000, 900
tons of steel annually, of which about
100000 is exported. This is now
shut off, and the advantage is in our
favor. -s.
"What is true of steel is true of
other commodities, but it is not the
war supply trade alone that is turn
ing the tide.
1--WE are recovering from the shock
of the war. Legislation is such that
capital has more confidence, and bust.
ness is being stimulated. I'll
At Bethlehem, some time back, we
were forced to partially suspend oper-
atoms, but We will soon be in full &C.
ton again and we will increase our
production"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

Time to subscribe for papers and
magazines. Every family Of children
should have table piled with pleasant
literature. With plenty of good read
ing girls and boys will be more likely
to stay at home at night. When you
see young folks on the street, some
thing wrong. Poor economy to save
few dollars of subscriptions, and let
the children go to the dogs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

A tendency to big words. You read
Of powerful sermons, magnificent aud
fences, delicious refreshments. Some
writer's put everything on a high key.
They have swallowed the dictionary.
Powerful sermons and magnificent
audiences are scarce in country towns.
For awhile try good, large, excellent,
impressive. Do not look at things
through a magnifying glass. Like
Uriah Heep Of Dickens, be umble, very
umble. .s Z "A. 3 4 4. 4.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

good position to look after those who
are ailing, because they are here to-
day and away tomorrow. Married
ladies must be accompanied by their
husbands and minors by their par
ents," the specialist advertises. Of
course, for the "old man" usually car
ries the pocketbook.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

If you have friends at distance
and do not care to write a letter, send
the home paper. 1t will kill two birds
show that you have not forgotten them
and give them an idea Of the town
you live in. People like to get mail.
and the carriers are rejoiced to earn
their salary in Juggling packages from
door to door.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

a travelling medical specialist adj
vertises that he will soon visit Ross
and some other North Dakota towns.
What's the trouble with the local doc
tors? These travellers are no better
than the local men and are not in as
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
WHO IS PRESIDENT. ANYWAY?

WHO IS PRESIDENT. ANYWAY
Who is president Of the North Da-
kota Agricultural College, anyway ?
1t was learned only a few days ago
that the entire seven members of the
board met recently and unanimously
named E. F. Ladd president of the in
stitution. placing John H. Worst, who
has held that place for twenty years
or more in the position Of President
'Emeritis. Mr.. Worst was to give lee
lures about the state for which he was
to receive the munificent salary of
$3.50 per month. A few days later, the
board met and four of the members
voted to reconsider the motion and
Prof. Ladd was thus removed from the
position which he had held for so short
time. Clark Kelley, c. F. Nugent
and George H. Hollister, three of the
members. disliking what the four had
done, sent their designations to the
governor. The question now arises,
who is the president, Ladd or Worst
Prof. Ladd has been in charge of the
chemistry department Of the institu-
ton for years and is very able man
in his position, but there are many
who do not believe that he is the type
of man for president of the institu-
ton. & nl
The action of the board makes it
obvious that the members are of the
opinion that John H. Worst as presi-
dent should go, but we wonder what
leads them to rescind their action in
removing him.
The people Of the state who pay
the taxes that keep the wheels Of this
institution running. are entitled to
know the inner workings Of this board.
Gentlemen, give us the facts.
s# It has been generally known for
years that the Agricultural College
has been a very expensive affair but
the people have borne their taxes
without nurmur. Why, it is claimed
that it costs a thousand dollars day
= to run this institution.
The Agricultural College, which
should be the greatest educational in
stitution in the state, is regarded as
the greatest educational masquerade
in existence. n
G The manner in which this institution
has been run has been Of great bene-
fit to Fargo the members Of the
board have seen to that. What the
farmers Of the state want, is an insti-
tuition that will look after the agricul-
tural interests Of the state in general
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

results. The public is entitled to re-
ceive just what the merchant adver-
tises he will give and it doesn't do any
harm to give them little better.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

Max will have cooperative cream
cry, installed by the Tasting Indus
trial Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03

The Independent voices the. senti-
ments Of every citizen of Minot in ex-
pressing it's sincere sorrow over the
death of C. H. Rudd, for years a prom
inent businessman and for the past
year president of the city commission.
Minot loses one of her very best citi-
zens. AS president of the city commits
sion, Mr.. Rudd did very effective work
While all may not have agreed with
everything that Mr.. Rudd did as an
official, he was conscientious and hon.
est in everything that he did, and TAX
ing his record by and large, it was a
good one. AS businessman he was
scrupulously honest. He had the ut
most faith in Minot where he invested
every cent of his earnings. Coming to
North Dakota when but young man,
the spirit of the west had a tendency
to give him broad view Of life. He
was a model neighbor, husband and
father and as member of several fra
ternal orders, he learned their lessons
we'll and profited by their teachings.
The first conviction under the fraud
ulent advertising law, enacted two
years ago, occurred at Fargo when A.
Davidson, who advertised that he
would sell s25 overcoats for $7.48
pleaded guilty and was fined $25 and
costs. The Town Criers' Club of Far
60 got after the fellow who made such
extravagant statements in his adver-
Using and saw that he got what he de-
served. No merchant can afford to
tell lie when he advertises and if
this law were more strictly enforced,
the public would have more confidence
in advertising in general and the mer-.
chant who does believe in adhering
close to the truth, would get better
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-03
NORTH DAKOTA'S OPPORTUNITY
IN tha intarviaxv nv T NJ Devine

NORTH DAKOTA'S OPPORTUNITY
In the interview by J. M. Devine,
covering probable legislation at Bis
marck this winter, and which appear
ed in our last weeks issue, we be-
lieve that special emphasis should be
given to that of securing legislation
that will enable the state to go into
the direct business of getting good
people to come to North Dakota to
make homes and especially farm
homes. One big and growing need of
North Dakota and Ward County is
more farmers upon our rich, extensive,
vacant land.
North Dakota has 45.O00,0OO acres
of land Of which but 100000 is in
farms. We could place 100000 set
tiers in this state; each settler on 100
acres, and still have room for many
more.
The average farm in Germany and
France is less than acres and the
farms in Holland and Belgium even
smaller. With their method of in
tensified farming they make every
inch Of it count and as a result they
have been prosperous.
Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Mime
sofa are already preparing campaign
to secure settlers from these coun-
tries. In these states land is selling
at from $125 to 1925 per acre. This
state can offer just as good land at $50
to $40 per acre. Sell it on long time
easy payments at low rates of inter
est.
North Dakota must take advantage
of the opportunity now existing in
Europe and push her claim in all those
-wearied countries, including those
who are near the war zone, like Hol-
land, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
More good farmers and farm homes
on our vacant lands means larger as
sessed valuation for the State, and at
the same time less taxation to the in
dividual. This is only one of the many
good things that will promptly follow
q large incoming Of settlers into our
State. Legislation along this line will
be timely and have the hearty support
of all the people of the state.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
FLORIDA NEWS NOTES.

"The announcement that the Sea-
board Air Line is to be extended i'm
mediately to a point six miles beyond
Lake Wales, sounds good to the peo-
pie of Barlow" says the Barlow Rec
ords. at does not require much mag
nation to forecast that this means the
eventual extension of the line to some
point On the East Coast" The Rec
ord sees in this the development OF
very large area of new and fertile ter
ritory and with Barlow as the largest
town in the section.
The Orlando Citizen tells that the
Baptists in that city are planning 10
build a new church and then givSs
a picture made from the architects
drawing, to show how the new church
will look when built. The design is
handsome and if it is approved and
the church built, as proposed, it will
be an ornament to the city. The new
church is to cost about thirty thousand
dollars. While the church building
now being used by the Baptists in Or
lando is only a few years old, it has
been outgrown and the new structure
will be very much larger as well as
handsomer and more complete.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
FURNITURE MEN FORM
STATE ASSOCIATION.
jacksonville Society Invites Florida
Merchants to Banquet in
That City.

Jacksonville-The Jacksonville Re-
tail Furniture Dealers association held
its annual meeting at the Hotel Wind
sor about twenty-five firms being rep
resented.
The association will send out invita-
tons to furniture dealers throughout
the state to attend furniture banquet
hered uring reunion week, and it is
expected that this will be one OF the
first steps in the formation Of state
organization.
The meeting was an enthusiastic one
and many other matters were acted
upon.
Firms represented were the Period,
the Jacksonville, the Hart, the Stand
ard, the E. E. Cleveland, the J. N. New
some and the Star furniture companies
John A. Cunningham, r. S. Nicholson,
j. o. T. Brown &, Co., e. G. New
some & Co., Trowell Furniture compa-
ny. w. H. Steinmeyer & Co., Union
Furniture company, Jones Brothers, W..
H. Chadwick Furniture company,
Springfield Furniture company, REID
Brothers, Delcher Brothers, Jackson
Vile Moving and Storage company,
C. w. Green & Co, Pellerin Furniture
company and Harry Greenberg.
. Communications from the National
Home Furnishers' Association and the
Tampa Furniture Dealers Association
were read.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
OVER THE STATE.

The reception he'd by Editor Heath
erington, marking the completion and
occupancy of the new building for the
Lakeland Herald, was attended by two
thousand people in Lakeland few
days ago. The fine plant, located IN
substantial and ornamental three
story brick building, was viewed and
admired by all who visited the place,
and the editor was freely congratulated
on the success of his plans.
Mentioning the shipment of a solid
car of celery from Daytona the Ga
zette-News says that it will
be followed by several other cars. at
was of the golden self blanching va
riety," says the Gazette-News, 'and
and as fine as can be grown anywhere.
A single stalk of this celery weighed
four pounds, measured II inches in cir
conference, and was more than two
feet in length 1t was blanched, solid,
crisp, tender and of fine favor and
should bring a good price in the mar
ket." The paper adds that such exhib-
it's as this should satisfy any who have
doubted the raising of celery.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
WORK BEGINS en- PALM
BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE
New 100000 Structure Will Be Rapid
Iy Pushed to Its
Completion.

West Palm BeaCh.-Work started
here on the new court house fer Palm
Beach county. which is to cost $780,
300 when completed, and which, it is
expected, will be one of the handsom-
est and best county buildings in the
entire South. 1t is considered that
the Fulton county court house in At
lanta is the only one which will sur
pass this edifice.
In an open field contest, Tally &
Summer of Jacksonville won the con-
tract for the plans and specifications
for the building. 1t follows the classic
design in architecture. The main part
is two stories in height, while on
either end dormers will light the third
floor, so that offices can be arranged
there. 1t has three entrances, one
from the front and one from each
side. Each entrance is to be decorat-
ed by huge columns, which will sup
port gables.
The interior is also to be handsome
ly furnished and finished. Vermont
marble will be used extensively in this
connection with several importations
of Italian marble. Aside from the
three floors of the building, Their will
be a basement.
1t is expected that the big structure
will be ready for occupancy during
the present year, as arrangements are
being made to rush the work with all
speed.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
REPRlEVE is GRANTED
TO WILLIAM DEES.
Governor orders Sheriff to Postpone
Execution of Alleged Tampa
Murderer.

Tampa-William Dees, who was to
have been hanged at the county jail,
was reprieved by Governor Trammell,
in the following dispatch to Sheriff
Spencer:
wv. C. Spencer, Sheriff, Tampa,
Fla: Within the pastfew days appll-
cation for Communication to lie SEN
tence with several petitions and tele-
grams on behalf of Dees has been filed
for consideration by the board OF par
dons. On account of board not being
able so far to fully consider the APP
plication, | am granting Dees a re-
prieve to May l, that board may have
further time to consider application
for Communication to life Imprisonment.
Delay execution until May l. Answer.
Park Trammel, Governor"
Sheriff Spencer wired back: Your
telegram received and instructions will
be followed. Sheriff w. c. Spencer.
Dees case will now be pressed be-
fore the pardon board. The crime
for which he was convicted was most
revolving and his wife an dchild were
the hcief witnesses against him.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Crescent CITY News

Mrs. Roy P. Perkins of Archer, who
has been spending a couple weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
G. Smith, left for her home yester-
day.
The Times Union didn't make any
friends among the Crescent City base
ball boys by publishing a wholly I'M
true story OF their game at Seville
last Saturday. 1t was the Crescent
City club that did the shutting out"
act, and not the Sevillians, who were
never in it at all.
The new city council has elected Mr.
E. H. Williams president of the board
for the ensuing year. One other ap-
pointment to give satisfaction is the
selection of Alderman X. Borson as
chairman of the street committee.
Mr.. Borson has already been busy
with his new job. The council met
for organization last Friday night,
when Mayor Graham administered
the oath of Office to the new council
men. Judge Burton administered the
oath to Mayor Graham.
Major and Mrs. J. L. Burton and
Miss Jessie Burton will attend the re-
union of Confederate veterans at
Jacksonville next month. Major
Burton was rs years old last Satur-
day, and while somewhat weakened
IN MS walking ability, is still able to
enjoy his meals and his hours for
sleeping. He is still also the kindly,
hearted neighDor and friend
to all and his counSal iS still SOupht
as of yore. He saw severe service in
the war of half-century ago and all
lis neighbors and friends hope he will
enjoy the reunion with his old COM
rades in arms.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
GOV. TRAMMELL REMOVES
JUDGE OF BAY COUNTY.
Says He Has Been Guilty During HIS
Term of Office of Grave
Offenses.

Tallahassee.-Gov. Park Trammell
issued an executive order suspending
from office Hon. D. K. Middleton OF
Panama City, judge of the county court
of Bay county, bringing grave charges
against that official; the proofs OF
which, declares the chief executive
in his order, are on file in his office
The governor charges the county judge
with seemingly being in sympathy with
violations of the local option law, and
says he has been guilty of drinking
in such places during his term OF
office, and of imposing fines of $25
and $50 on offenders when convicted.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Government Money for Georgia Forests

Neutrality-suspicious. Overman Of
North Carolina offered an amendment
to the Weeks forest reserve bill which
provides that Is per cent of the gross
receipts of the government from its
forests reserves shall be paid to the
sctates in which the forests lie. This
percentage is asked in lieu of taxes
formerly paid by private owners before
the government bought the lands. The
government has bought several thou.
sand acres of land in the Georgia
mountain region,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Indians Want to Be Free.

Washington-A large majority of In
dams believe they should be given
their property and made independent
of the Indian bureau of the govern
ment. This expression of opinion was
developed by Secretary Lane, it was
announced, as the result of letters he
sent to representative Indians in the
country, asking them questions con-
corning phases of the Indian problem.
The letters were sent to three In
dams at each of the more than a
hundred reservations and agencies, the
men being the most intelligent.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Less Opium in Philippines.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of opium
among the Filipinos has been checked,
if not entirely eradicated, says a re-
mort to Brigadier General Mcintyre,
chief of bureau of insular affairs, from
the collector of internal revenue in the
Philippines. He declares that as re-
sult of laws on the subject the use
of opium is now confined to com
naratiyely small number of confirmed
users of the drug, practically all OF
whom are Chinese, who cannot give
nm the vice and who will go to any
length to obtain it,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Secret Of Life.

Really, the whole secret of life, OF
happiness, of success, Is self-contCal
Self-control is breeding. If we gov
ern our feelings, We can accomplish
anything. 1t is the secret of marital
happiness, and every woman ought TO
learn it. The woman who can be
pleasant to the woman heI husband is
pleasant to is the successful wife. Self
control Is the secret of charm. 1t gives
certain sphinx-like quality, which
people are forever hoping to unearth
and that Is charm"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedfords Black Draught.

McDuff, Va.-'T suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, Of
this place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
Thedford's Black-Draught. which | did.
and found it to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel
little bad, they ask me for dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c Geta
package to-day. MGR
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24

A great time and labor saver, In
keeping brass, copper and other met
ais bright ana shining, either indoors
or outdoors, in any kind of weather.
is to clean and scour in the usual way,
ana give them a coat of negative var
ntsh, to be obtained al a store. Many
ornaments which lack luster are also
Improved by Que application.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24

you con.gn all night you get no
lest, nor does anyone else in the
house. Keep within reach a boUue
OF RALLARD'S HOREHOUND
SYRUP. 1t is then easy to stop the
tickling which causes the cough,
whenever it appears. Price 25c, SOC
and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Ack-
erman-SteWart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Keen Appetite
Bowels Regular
ALWAYS Feel Fine

The best remedy for liver, stom-
ach or bowel troubles and especially
constipation is the famous HUI
SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS.
Cut out Calomel and slam bang
rurgatives. Try HOT SPRINGS
LIVER BUTTONS just once and
You'll have no use for any other liver
remedy. Fine for sick headache, sal
low skin, dull eyes and blotches,
Druggists everywhere for 25c.
Hot Springs Liver Buttons, hot
Springs Rheumatism Remedy anc
Hot Springs Blood Remedy are solo
in all drug stores, everywhere.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24

It is said that Napoleon the Great
hated the word cant" and that he
never used it if he could possibly help
it. In that respect most people diff
fer from Napoleon. If they were to
substitute the word "will' for cant
they would be able 70 accomplish
much more
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
Apprehensive.

"Can We get the public's money with
this propositions"
Like taking candy from a baby"
81 don't like that smile. A baby
often puts up very unpleasant howl"
Louisville Courier-Journai.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
searchers Give Up Seal Ship as Lost

ST. Johns, N. F.-After two weeks
unsuccessful search for the missing
sealer Southern Cross, the steamer
Kyle returned to port. The Southern
Cross with her crew of 173 men finally
has been given up as lost.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24

LOST-At some time on the trip
to Palatka, April 4th, via. the Steam
err Crescent, Mrs. Rich lost Dell
cately formed gold Brooch contain
ing three stones-a pearl, an anne
thist and a diamond Mrs. Rich Win
gladly paw So reward to the tinder,
for its return to her at residence OF
CHAS. P. HALE, Crescent City, Fla
4-l7-tf,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
From Mrs. S. T. Richmond, Providence, R. l.
A Minister'S Wife Writes:

CLoQUET MNM"I have suffered very much with Irregularities
pain and inflammation but your wonderful medicine Lydia Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has made well and recommend
The to all that troubled with these complaints JEN
AKERMAN, co Rev. X AKERMAN, Coquet, Minnesota.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-24
CRESCENT CITY FINANCES.

following the report of the treasurer w. H. Flu
the year from May 18th, 1918, to April 18TH 1914.
Receipts.