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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-28

bills for goods that delivered and the board had
the business ability formulate and enforce system prevent
m how they have allowed bills for standard goods prices greatly
of what had formerly been paid how they appoint some
body do certain things certain specified prices salaries
and then when they fail do the work. the board allows the
bills for somebody else hired do by the piece prices greatly
of what had been let att how the board failed in its
supervision of the county property and allowed the prison be
msgovened and misnanaged such extent that state of
fetal had interfere in of cleanliness and the
civil law had be invoked stop the drain upon the treasury
for the feeding of prisoners represented and mpreented in
the prison record
The announcement of the decision of the meeting to
move for reduction of widely published through the
state and the failure of the committee discover the and
apply the remedy followed by newspaper campaign of ex
that has been attracting attention all the state and
the action of the people primaries will be watched with great
interest.
The question is squarey up the people They have the
direct primary they nominate whom they want and recall
whom they please Never issue clearly drawn be-
tween officials and constituents Representatives OF all political
parties and agreed upon of action and expressed
their wishes Those wishes ignored and dehed IN pg up
heavy burden top of the complained Of Now they
before the people and that they have done their best
that they be reelected and that the things they have been
doing the things they expect to continue to do
They point with pride to some good roads, much of them
merely completed where others had laid the foundation by doing
the bulk of the work. and shame do citizens point the heavy
debt to the grades built high and for somebody
else to plane down. the Tden bride monumental blunde
absolutely abandoned its fate by the present administrations
to the dissatisfied settlers the outskirts clamorng for small
vors roads and being denied them the ground that they
live too far out to considered though there plenty of
money put the finishing touches of highways bordering the
property Of county commissioners and road supervisors Inc
citizen points humiliation the court dockets filled with ga
ton over petty differences the salaries of deputies and
bills arising from conducting lawsuits matters small that
m the county could gain nothing and If loses shall
have hurt itself and the other gnts without accomplishing
ota of good
The citizen points in humiliation and chagrn to litigation
brought by leading spirits of the party to stop the
ment of public money private debt-a movement defended
only upon the excuse that make good the promises made
bv ovezeaou men who made propositions and promises without
consulting the law following which would be up the food
oates to enact the widest dreams paying off private debts with
public funds but carrying with it the advantages OF taking
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-28

from the and giving the poor but taxing everybody to
pay interest bills for the wel-to-do
The thoughtful citizen points board of commissioners
who advocate getting all they from the this county
part of the and If not taxed to get
the money which the will pay back the things
the commissioners think obtained for nothing if is
paid for by the state.
The thinking citizen points to board of county commits
who h the task of personally auditing the expense bills
the county, audited instances show that the board
lack the courage deny payment of the bills or to call IN the
maker of unjust bills and demand explanation and proof OF
board that shows disposition to protect every oner
member of the administration securing all the help ne or she
wants and getting all the bills allowed and paid which bear
O. X. receipt show expenditure regardless of whether
county personal expense
The thinking citizen remembers the of money that is
apparent handling those departments and those materials which
the newspaper has checked up and wonders II the same lax
management and extravaganza and and opportunity tor graft
the purchase and placing of materials road and bridge
work Since this department swallows up the greatest sums OF
money and since anybody and everybody presenting orders Tor
building materials haul into the country and unload where
they please and the commissioners have system by which to
check against fraud and since has been shown that they lost
1900 sacks fifteen months worth $780, and did not
observe nor take steps stop the loss until the press brought
their and criticised their careessness the thoughtful
man deporeS conducting business such spshod manner that
holds temptation every instead OF making 1t cond
of proving what he has done with property each time before
his work approved.
The thinking man knows that if the business of the ordinary
company were conducted the the county business
that such company would speedily be banuped and that there
good why business method and system should
be applied every department of the county business so that
every dollar shall be accounted we'll every piece of prop
erty and material and period of labor.
The thoughtful man observes that the present system
coags selfshess and dishonesty instead of placing premium
upon square dealing and knows that matter what plumbers have
been made or followed in the past the demands for the future
for higher and cleaner standards and effective work the
interest of the people, with self interest placed in the background
by the public servants.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-28
MAKES POLITICS PLEASANT ANYHOW

entertainments pink teas have
given while Mr. Cowen has
his candidacy
district
entertainments ought to help
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-28
. j. J. J. J. j. !. j. i. i. i. Z" X i
!. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
|. SCHOOL TRUSTEE

DR.. w E. Patrie announces
that he will be a candidate
for election on the school
board at the annual election
to be held at the Central
School building, Tuesday
afternoon, September first.
). J. j. j. !. i. j. !. X 4 + X i
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-28
j. +. PARSONS
The Magnetic Healer
CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALITY

OFFICE HOURS: A. NJ. TO II NJ, TO P. NJ.
RATES: One treatment $780, seven treatments $1,000
Office, corner Idaho and Ash No. 1876
PHONE 244 BLACKFoOT, IDAHO
TESTIMONIALS
This certify that have taken six from
F. j. Parsons and satisfied that he has done
good than all the five doctors that have treated the
last eighteen months My cough all gone and have
had to take anything for constipation since
Mrs. J. B. ROLLINS Blackfoot
This is to certify that taken seriously i'll with ap
pendcts and for week suffered untold misery After four
tranents the hands of F. Parsons the magnetic healer
was entirely cured and there has been sign of
of the malady. Mrs. ROSIE OLSON, Fort Hall Idaho
This is to certify that taken seriously i'll with
appendicitis last February and after taking three
at the hands of F. J. Parsons, the magnetic healer,
entirely cured and there has been sign of the dreadful
desease since Mr.. OWEN NJ. HULL, Aberdeen Idaho
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
UNIVERSITY TEAM
PLAYS AT FARGO
Will Meet the Fargo College
Quint Saturday Night in
Initial Contest.

The members of the U. N. d. bas-
ketball squad will leave Saturday
noon for Fargo where in the evening
they Will line up against the fast Far
go college squad. Coach Archer an
nounced this afternoon that he would
take seven men OH the trip. but only
six of the players have been picked so
Lar. They are Thexton. Lowe and Far
lin Smith for the forward POSITIONS;
Murray and Robinson will be taken
along to start the game and guard
and another sub will make the trip.
but he will not be named until after
the practice at the "u' this after
noon. Murphy will fill the position at
center.
This will be the second university
game of the year, the first having
been played with Wahpeton Science
school here last Saturday. The game
was Won easily by the university. The
varsity squad this veal is made up
mostly OF new men, but it is expected
that Il first class showing will be
made. During the Easter vacation the
team will play at the University of
The Fargo college squad will play
here Saturday evening, February 81.
This contest will be one Of the fea-
lures of the Founders day celcbra-
ton at the institution.
That the university will present q
farce at graduation time next spring
was definitely decided upon at a meet
ing OF the class this noon. Miss Elsie
Dahl chairman of the farce commit
tee, reported to the class. The name
of the playlet n the date of presen-
tation will be set at a later date.
1t was also decided to have Presi-
dent Jack Traynor appoint the busi-
ness and advertising managers to look
after the appearance of the Coburn
Shakespeare players at the institution
next June. These players will present
several plays. which will be given in
stead of the regular senior play.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
YEARS PROGRAM
FOR CIVIC CLUB
University Organization will
Have Interesting Topics
For Discussion.
HELD THIS
Three Members of Society
Will Read Papers, Kelsch,
Knain and McIlraith.

il program for tho University Civ
ic club has been arranged for the
entire veal by the members of the en-
ecutive committee and it contains
SOME excellent subjects. The organ-
and at that time papers or various in
tercsting topics are read by members.
The next meeting will be held this cv-
ching and those who will appear on
the program are Clemens kelsch, Jo-
Iseph knain and Edward McIlraith.
The following is the years program
for the year.:
January 23-Clemens Kelsch. Greg
uiation of Monopolies ana Trusts;
Joseph knain, Housing Survey of Il
City Block in Grand Forks; Edward
McIlraith, Gas, street Car and Tele.
phone Franchises in North Dakota"
February ~12--Cordery Batten, Getty
Charter Revision Needed in Grand
Forks; Franklin Page. Single Tax
and the North Dakota Farmer; Sam
uel Halpern, Work of the Thirteenth
Legislative Assembly,"
February 27-Fred Graft. ''Thir-
'teenth Legislative Assembly,: Lester
smith, Economic Effects of Immigra-
ton"
March 13-"Economic Survey of
North Dakota Countess" William
Holmes, Grand Forks county; Harry
Cooper. Pembina county; III. Brown,
Foster county; Hjalnler Swenson. Nell
son county: Ernest Francis, 'Financ-
ing the Farmer"
March Civilian Chittick, "Poli-
teal Parties in North Dakota: John
Stormon, Party Organization in
North Dakota: John Graham.
Workings of the North Dakota Hail
Insurance Law"
April 20-Ruud. Record of Our
congressman: John Moses. "Prepar-
alton of Appropriation Bills; Paul
Paulson. Criminal Procedure in
North Dakota: Asmunder Benson,
Need of q Bill Drafting Bureau;
Carl Watne, Governor Hanna's We
toes"
May ELECTION OF officers: survey
of Grand Forks city. Housing, L..
Smith knain: Churches, Sidney living;
Amuselnents, Carl Einarson and Rob-
ert Scarf: Milk Problem, Mack Tray
nor: Water and Health, r. Kamplin.
May 2S-Report of delegates. Ed
gar G%ustafson, "Single Tax for Grand
Forks
September 24-Reasons for and
against the Adoption of the Six Pend
ing State Constitutional Amendments,
Axel Aronson.
October Oscar Sanders, North
Dakota's First Experience With the
Presidential Preference Primary;
Michael Mullen. workings Of North
Dakota's Corrupt Practices Act; NJ.
j. George, Legislative History of the
Sheriff in North Dakota"
October 22-Albert Sheets. North
Dakota's Experience in Substituting
the Starch Industry Under the Hanna
Law "National Organization of
PARTIES" state and Local Party Ma
chinery."
November 5--"The Short Ballot
Some Ballots Used in the 1914 Elec-
tions.' primary Elections" "Thc Re-
call" 1.-The Proposed National Bud
get"
November 19-"The City Manager
Plan" County Governments" pub
lie Utility Commissions" Rate Regu-
lation of Public Utilities"
December 1O--"State Ownership OF
Elevators Here and in Canada" PRO
hibition in North Dakota"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
BURD|ck DOESN'T
Declare HIMSELF

[Continued from Page IL
sion Of our choice for president and
vice president.
3. A thorough-going corrupt prac-
tees act.
4. Equal suffrage for men and
women.
s.. Larger powers for our tax COM
mission to the end that a large
amount Of property now escaping tax
alton may bear its fair share OF the
burden Of government. We also adj
vocate the adoption of the wide-open
tax amendment which comes up for
ratification next November.
s. That IN the Interests Of economy
s ssss. ss's 's e. } ny q s" SS1 rs e e I've
Z. A commission form of govern
ment for the state.
8. The continuation Of our ppo
to. the prohibition Of the liquor traf-
fc in North Dakota.
8. Laws rigidly regulating the
hours, conditions and wages of work
ing women and children, and prohi-
biting the employment Of children of
tender years in such ways as will de-
al well-being.
10. Legislation looking toward a
comprehensive rural credit law.
II. Legislation In congress which
shall forever prohibit and prevent the
control Of business and credit by the
few representatives of %so-called "I3ig
Business"
L.. We commend any efforts which
have been put forth looking to the re-
d,lction Of the high cost of living. and
providing for a more elastic currency
law with freedom OF credit.
Signed
S. n. Putnam. Eddy Co.. Chr.
w. Il. Stockwell. Cass Co, Sec.
u. l.. Burdick. Williams Co.
Alex. Mcdonald, Emmons Co.
Theodore Kaldor, Trail Co.
-E. w. Everson,-- Co.
w. ii. Mann, Morton Co.
When you see a woman wearing a
clinging gown it's a sign that she Is
- 1-.f -
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Mater TO Be annual PLAY
Sock and liuskin Society Has Made
selection Of Number for Spring
Event.

The Sock and Buskin society ut the
state university has decided to present
Percy Mackaye's Mater" for the an
nual play this year. 1t is planned to
the performance ONE time in
April. The cast will not be decided
upon until next week. Work on the
play will begin as SOC as this selec-
ton is made.
The regular meeting Of the society
will be held at the university next
Thursday evening, at which time the
works of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero will
be discussed. The committee to take
part in the program includes Misses
Avice Wright, Ella Flynn, Inga Lelne
and Herman Wolff, Hume Bacon and
Cecil Mckay.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
nm dTransre,s,

The foIlOWing land transfers arc
reported by A. NJ. Lodmeil register
OF deeds: j. I. Lund to G. q. His.
tradt, quarter section i'm Fairfield
Consideration. private: T..
Mcconnell to C.. T.. Carpenter. n lot
i'm Skidmore's addition. Consideration,
private; o. S. Simonson to II. =. Ful-
crton, two lots in Alexander ~ tvcs'
edition and two lots in stones adj
iition. Consideration. $4,000: 7. \.
Shhott to G. Anderson. quarter section
n Johnstown township. C'onsidcra-
Eon, $4,000: r. l.. Grimm to A.. NJ.
Wilcox. quarter section in ~Lak"ville
township. Consideration. S4,2A0.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
East Grand Forks
HERE FOR CONTEST
Will Play Basketball Team OF Local
High School-Seconds to Play
NJ. HI. S. Ouint.

One of the biggest games Of the To-
cal high school basketball season will
played tonight. when the East
Grand Forks team meets the fast
Fosston quint. The visiting team
comes with a record of unbroken VIC
tories and with determination to carry
off the honors tonight.
second team of the local school will
play the model high quint.
The local team will line up as fol-
lows: Gies, C; Rand, If; Zipoy. IF;
Ryan, rg; Nero, lg. Kelly and Sulli-
van will be the substitutes.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Special Election.

Three students will be elected next
Friday afternoon at the state univer-
sity To act as members of the COM
mittcc which Is to consider the new
plans for the control of debating at
tho institution. These students are to
be chosen by the entire student body
and will act with three members of
the faculty and one alumnus. A report
will be made by the committee to the
university council at the regular meet
ing next month. All candidates for
students places on the committee
must be nominated by petitions signed
by twenty students.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
society Will Hold Nee,inp,.

The Y. p. S. Of tho First Lutheran
church meets this evenin. in the
church basement at the usual time.
II. A. Benson. of the University Law
School, delivers Il short lecture on
don Sigurdson, the Gladstone of Ice
land who spent his lifetime and en-
crgy in securing home-rule for his
country. -Eesidss this number the
following will be given: Recitation
by Miss Gudrun Hulteng: vocal solo
group by II. r. Wilbur Leek of the
Grand Forks school Of Music and a
piano solo by Miss Lila Ferrestad.
Refreshlment after progrnm.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
NOTICE
STATE or NORTH DAKOTA,
IS.
of Grand Forks.

County of Grand Forks.
Il. II. G.. Lykken, City Engineer of
the city of Grand Forks. North Dakota,
the several tracts OF real property,
hereinafter described, for the construc-
ton Of sidewalks. with the several
sums set opposite the descriptions of
sessment is for the expense OF con.
struction of sidewalks abutting such
pieces of real property. Including the
expense Of notices and all other ex-
that the same is assessed against the
tracts OF land properly clIargeable,
Herewith in the n provided by
Dated at Grand Forks, North Dakota,
January 10. 1914
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Wcnt In jamestown.

Deputy Sheriff Brcnna left today
for jamestown with Marry Jergens.
who was committed to the state asy-
lum for the insane.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Woman ,Ad;udrc., Insane

Mrs. Marie Jurgens, aged so, resid-
ing ON Dakota VENUE, was adjudged
insln" ny the county insanity board
late Thursday and will he taken to the
state asylum at Jamestown. Grief for
the death of her TWO children is said
10 have been the cause uf her de-
rangelncnt.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Will Nisil Homo Town.

George Sagen. formerly of the uni
Icrsity. now located in Glasgow. Mont.
Eent to Northwood this afternoon
hitter spending several days in the
pity. MI. Sagen has made somewhat
bf a record for himself in the base
pail world in Montana. and has an Of
fer from the Butte team of the Union
association.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
In Entertain 'rJyis Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. \. Braseth will be
hosts this evening to Il party OF eight.
fh~l will entertain AT "a dinner party
nj tlrir home on Belmont venue in
honor of Geo. +. Sullivan, of MilWau-
htt. Wis. who is visiting here.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
plans Course AT Hankinson.

HankinsOn News: . J. J. Pettijohn
who has charge of the extension work
of the North Dakota university Was in
town Wednesday and Thursday. We'd
nesday afternoon he spoke to the La
dies Aid society with reference ia
the university extension work and al
so of Il proposed community institute.
Thursday he and Il number OF the
business men raised enough money
among the town people to finance the
institute with the agricultural college.
With their. combined forces We Will
hay" i three days institute that will
be of interest To- all. The Agricultural
college will bring us The latest discov-
cries in. scientific farming While the
university will send us instructors in
domestic sccnce, home nursing, by
siene. etc. that will he OF interest to
everybody.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
(;Jcnu win Ic Sncnkr,.

Rev. IT. j. Glenn of Grafton. for
hlerly of Grand Forks. will be the
principal speaker at the unnrlal winter
Festival of Our Saviour's Lutheran
in Duluth. which will be held
this evening. "Faith. the Greatest Es-
'sential in Life is the subject OF Rev.
Mir. Glenn's address.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23

Q. X. lill"ry. FORMERLY Il University
of Nrrth Dakota law student. is now
engaged in tho practice of law AT
H." ntSwoVd, Mont, according to adj
Vices received from him.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Managing Director Here.

j. III. Brook. managing director of
the Great Nest Life Assurance COM
pany al Winnipeg, was in Grand Forks
Yesterday attending to business mat
ltrs. tie left last night for Fargo.
where he will confer with the North
Dakota state agent. Nj. L.. Hatcher.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Koch I~;cturns Tomorrow.

Prof. +. TT. Koch Of the university,
who has been on Il lecture our since
Wednesday,. expects to return to
Grand Forks tomorrow night.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Coca tn irwin (Htiea.

4 Frank Drosky, the local clothier,
left Yesterday for the twin cities.
where he will attend to business mat
tiers. He also will visit friends and
relatives in the southern part Of the
state before returning.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Masnns Meet TONIGHT.

\ regular communication of Acacia
odgc. No. 4. \. T.. aud \. NJ. wi,i is
cid ut the Masouir il,ll at 1:%n
this evening. rlrr" Will 10"
.urk in the II. q. degree.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Notice to Tax-Payers.

Notice is hereby Sivsn that the city
engineer Of the city OF Grand Forks,
special p assessme ma, f oled the me con% 1Utrssaiios
of sidewalks. in tho once Of the city
The city eouncil. Of said city
viii meet in the council chamber 81
the city hall in ssfd city ioni Monday,
February. .. 1914. q O'Clock D.. nj.
when said assessment will be approved,
e correct All persona tntereated may
NE protests against aid SalsessmentS.
. Dated ct Grand folks. North Dako.
to. this END day OK January, "A. d. 1914.
ChaS. J.. Evanson,
(SeaD -9SStFzes64 City Auditor,
y.g(Jana Sa.2ol
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Wiralcn's Transfer.

is prepared u" Il" all kinds of dray and
baggage work. Office at CLIO DcMers
avenue. opposite Great Northern pas
depot. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Gail y. w. 14S: Tri-State 65. Con
M'haicn, M'oprietor.-Adv.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Manilolu Man Guest.

PrOf. A. W. CRAWFORD OF Tie Cnf-
yersfty of Manitoba. will be guests OF
honor at the regular dinner of the
University club to be held at the Com
mons building at 6:45 o'clock this
evening. DIR. George A. Abbott Will
speak OH Some Recent Criticisms Of
College P-lesidents."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Hagen Returns Tomorrow.

has been attending the state meeting
of Minnesota prosecuting attorneys at
st. Paul, Is expected to return to
Crookston tomorrow. When he re-
John Liston and NJ. 1. Phelps,
who were convicted by q district court
jury, will be sent ,nced. !,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Thorson Buys store.

.Nl.'crl ThOrsOn, formerly manager
of tho R%abinovirh branch jewclry
store in this city. has purchased an in
forest in the \. q. Void Jeweiry COM
pany of lIangdon, and will make his
nome in that; city in future.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
To Attend Celebration,

A number of East Grand Forks
residents will attend the Robert Burns
celebration at Mallory tonight. The
principal address will be delivered by
John Crawford of Crookston, who will
speak on My Travels in Scotland"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-23
Anpoints Trustees.

The president of the state university
has appointed two faculty and one
student trustee of the Mems Union.
The faculty members are Prof. E.. f.
Chandler and Prof. H. +. Simpson.
The student is III. r. Flint.