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New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
A Printer of War Headlines.
(New York Evening Post.

Morris Van Vliet, the veteran fore man of the Evening Post composing room, who has seen fifty years of newspaper making, among other mechanical developments, has wit messed what might be termed the evolution of the headline. MT. Van Vliet can remember the headlines that were used on the big war stories of 1861-65, which nowadays would hardly suffice for printing the special dispatches of the war correspond ents who describe the gore and carnage on the firing line. And like most printers, who have an eye to the artis- tic side of their trade, the modern tendency, introduced by yellow jour- nalism,' toward screaming headlines that flare half the height of page, deeply offends him.
 No printer would use headlines like that if he was left to himself" said MT. Van Vliet. "Of course there are printers who are cranks just as there are cranks in all other trades and professions, but the great ma jority of printers would never use such type for headlines, without or ders from the editorial rooms. I don't think type of that size is artis- tic. It takes up too much room, and it jars the reader. l never hear newspaper readers express approval of such type. They laugh at the newspapers that use it.
 Now, the largest type that the Evening Post uses for headlines is plenty large enough for the average story of unusual importance. It is the kind of type we have used for our principal war heads, and it is about -eighths of an inch high. Most of the other papers use type two or two and a half inches high. I don't see why Our type is plenty large enough to be read as far off as the eye will carry, and it em- phasizes the importance of the story under it.
 "In the old days, when I was a boy, it would have been thought very big head, but nowadays it isn't anything compared with what some of the other papers use. The first two years of the civil war I was in the army, and I didn't know as much about the printing business, or take as much interest in it then as I did afterward, but still we used to get newspapers at the front, and I re- m member-although it was fifty years ago-how much smaller those heads were, even on the stories about big battles. For some years after the war, the same condition of affairs prevailed, and then came the intro duction of the new kind of journal ism that went in for big headlines.
 "As I have said, almost no printer cares for that kind of work. It's true, perhaps, that we had too small headlines in the civil war days, but that is no reason why we should have too large headlines now Headlines an inch high are plenty big enough over any story-unless, maybe, it IS the story of the assassination of a president That is different.
 "I don't think headlines will get much bigger. They seem to have reached about the limit of size. You can't have them much more than fill half the page; there has to be lit tie room left for something else. should like to see a more artistic make of type for headlines. That is the way to make a newspaper at tractive to the readers eye"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
TT. I. smith and ]. M. Halioran For
 Sheriff.

,I,,tford Cor. New Haven UnionD
 The democrats expect to elect their
 candidate for sheriff this year. To
 realize this expectation they should
 nominate their strongest man. There
 is considerable talk to the effect that
 former Mayor Joseph M. Halloran of
 Now Britain may be nominated for
 sberiff. MT. Halloran is young
 busfness man of splendid executive ability and of high personal charac- fer It may be of interest to note that one of the best sheriffs that Hartford county has ever had was resident of New Britain. He was AL van W. Spaulding, who. when he was nominated by the republicans, was the chief of police of the city of New Britain. The people of New Britain have felt for a long time that their city's claim to political recognition has been overlooked. With them it is a local grievance and while they do not resent they claim the griev- ance. If the democrats are wise they will nominate New Britain man for the office of sheriff. Another New Britain man who has been mentioned is Thomas J. Smith, who was one of the messengers of the senate at the last session, and who is now the democratic registrar of voters of that city. He is thoroughly reliable man, of splendid character and busi- ness ability
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
ALDWIN ANNOUNCES HIS CAN
 DIDACY,

Governor Baldwin has formally an-
 bunced his candidacy for the United
 ates> senate in a letter to the editor
 the New Haven Journal Courier in
 hich he sets forth his qualifications
 r the place he seeks and those who
 now the governor will agree as to
 Is summing up. Qualification and
 ection are two different things and
 is not always the most competent
 an. who is elected to office. Tn this kse, however, the candidate is a man l sound judgment, learned in the law 'hd history of his state and country
 1th four years experience as gov- fnor of the state and if such a man not qualified to serve as United bates senator then no one is.
 There is no doubt but that there is Pme feeling against the governor and rumor can be. credited as being tue good deali of 1t Is in New Ha-
 en where some think that the gov
 tnor Is a bit domineering, but
 uch if not all, of that will pass away
 the event of his nomination.
 l Whether the governor would run as Tell against Frank Brandegee for Rnator as he did against John F.
 rnment or his, republican predecessor a question. It may be noticed that
 pme political mathematicians in Pmputing the vote two years ago as-
 pme that only repu blicans voted the |rogr ressive ticket and that it was 'hly the straight party men voted for aft. But these conclusions are all |rong and any prediction as to what he vote may be this year based on |s manner of distribution two years go is manifestly incorrect. There ill be no doubt a large number of Fogressives who vote the republi- hn ticket this fall and some of them |ilI support the democratic nominees Fhfle the democrats may not be able hold all their own votes. No one hn tell how this will work out and is useless to suppose that 1t can b settled, by men operating with a iece of paper and lead pencil. This, owever, is being, done, but with what ccuracy. no one can tell now. The emper of the people is evidently diff erent now from what it was two ears ago. a warsis on in other coun- ries, it's effect Is being felt here and eople have begun to realize that new onditions have come into existence nd all these things are bound , effect the vote, one way or anoth- F. If a mathematician could tell rhere all the progressive vote will o, how much of 1t will stick to it's VII party and how much adhesion nere will be in the other parties he night come near the mark, but that , impossible. It should always be that no one can tell yhat the man will do when he Is shered in behind the curtain of he voting machine or behind the oor of the voting booth and so long s these inventions remain just so one will there be uncertainty as to 1ections until the vote is counted.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
SEES MIDNIGHT PROWLER.
John Sheehan Scarcs Marauder A"as
 From Lee Residence.

What is believed to have been an .,ten1nt to break into the Lee resi- dtnce on Bassett street at 12 o'clock sst night was frustrated by John Sheehan. the well known cafe pro- rrietor. who saw a marauder sneaking up the back steps of the house. MT. SheehanT scared the intruder away.
 Police headquarters was notified and Officers Hellberg and c. Johnson were dispatched to the scene. They
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

Ex-Senator B. Hart Fenn, who was mentioned as a possible candidate for congress in this district, says that he will not run. P. Davis Oakley of Mayor Quigley is for him.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

The air was cool enough this morn ing to suggest state fairs and autumn. August is almost gone and September will soon be here. That means the beginning of the passing of the sum- mer and the coming of the season of beautiful colors.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

Some republicans are trying to force Judge Henney to run for gover- nor, but rumor has it that he will not agree to 1t. It looks like nomina- tion for MT. Webster.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
FACTS AND RANCHES,

What next? We are no sooner plunged into the horrors of a gigantic European war. than out of New York state comes the report that Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany hall is thinking of running William Ran dolph Hearst for the United States senate to succeed E1ihu Root.-An- sonia Sentinel.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

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New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

It will be very difficult to make baseball men believe in future that the New Britain franchise is worth over $1.50.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

ee Herald wu! be found on sale at Hota- ping's News Stand. 42nd St. and Broad.
 way, New York City; Board Walk.
 Atlantic City. and Hartford depot
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

Yesterday appears to have been German day on the Belgian battle field.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
D. MCMILLAN l99-2O1-203 MAIN STREET.

searched the neighborhood thorough ly but tn midnight visitor could not be found.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

All the republican slates include Fred Chamberlain for state treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

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New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
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New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

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New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
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New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

The determination of President Will son and the democratic leaders to keep congress in session during the present critical situation in Europe, is in &C., cordance with that firmness and judg- ment which the administration has brought to other problems. For the great purpose of national business Washington is the skull of the nation, and congress Is the brain center of the nervous system by which the country's affairs are co-ordinated.-Brid Farmer.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

If nature, in a generous mood, were to offer to America a land of 264,0OO,- 900 acres in which cattle could be pastured from early March to late November Uncle Sam would probably throw his hat with joy, finding the beef problem solved. Yet America has such a region, with less than a third of it's area in improved farm land with population varying from fourteen to fifty-seven to the square mile, with room to raise enough beef to supply the entire United States. This is the gist of an informing dis patch from Baltimore setting forth the possibility of the nine southeastern states offsetting the decrease in beef production in the west Cattle breed ing has proven successful in these states with their climate highly fav- orable Room there is without crowd- ing industry or population.-Norw Record
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

Like other Rhode Island cities Woon- socket has it's full share of wooden buildings, and this is sufficient reason for the general cleaning of cellars and back yards ordered by the chief of the fire department. More than one costly fire has originated in heap of rubbish. The practice of al- lowing old boxes and papers to ac- cumulate is a dangerous one, and when people become accustomed to removing waste materials promptly there will be no complaint about the activity of the officials whose duties include the prevention as we'll as the extinguishing of flres.-Providence Journal
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

Let a poor little house dog unac- customed to roughing it for himself become nervously excited by the din of the streets or overheated on hot summer day, and some fool raises the cry of mad dog and shies a brick. The dog runs and that is enough. Men are but savages under restraint, and everything that runs must neces- sarily be guilty, and soon a bowling mob is in pursuit and the dog is lucky, indeed, that escapes. Every large city has dog pound. Hundreds of men are employed as dog catchers. They are frequently bitten. Did any one of them ever have hydrophobia Wa terbury Republican.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
NORTHWEST CREDIT IS GOOD
New York and Milwaukee Bankers
Find Every indication of Con.
tinued Prosperity.

Grand Forks.-That the northwest
has never Offered a more ENCOURAGING
outlook so far as credits are concern
ed, is the consensus of Milwaukee and
New York bankers, in Grand Forks,
at the close Of tour of the United
States and the Canadian northwest.
William Ferguson of the bond de-
partment of kissell & Kimett of New
York city; c. W. Rowley, manager of
the Winnipeg branch Of the Canadian
Bank Of Commerce; William r. Ross
Of the bond department of the Second
National bank of Milwaukee, and
Robert Eyhlein Of Milwaukee, are in
the party.
Pointing to excellent crop prospects,
more stable agricultural methods, and
the generally safe margin on which
business men of the northwest are
dealing, these credit experts see every
indication of prosperity for the big
region and they are thoroughly salts
fed that a credit point of view the
district never has been more safe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
PLAN TO REoRGANIzE Banks
Chicago Institutions Has 1000.
900 Pledged.

Chicago, June &c. B. Munday,
vice president of the La Sale Street
bank, after an all day conference with
friends announces that more than
$1,000,000 had been guaranteed by
friends to assist in the reorganization
of the three banks closed here last
week. .,r ; e.
He declined to give the names of
any Of the guarantors, but said the
stockholders and depositors would be
insured against any loss.
There will be general reorganiza-
ton of all the banks affected by the
state bank examiners ORDERS" he said.
"The addition of 81 100000 will put the
bank in good shape. From the inside
Of the bank the situation is very en-
couraging."
Postal savings funds totalling more
than $4,000 are on deposit in the
bank. They are secured by $125, 900
worth of municipal bonds held by the
treasury department in Washington.
The examination of the. State Bank
of Calumet has been completed. An.
other days work will be necessary be-
fore a report may be made on the 9TH
er hanks.
Paul A. Hazard, president of the
Broadway State bank, said that insti-
tuition would open by Wednesday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

to hear these resubmission fellows
pirate about landing the German votes
with a German candidate, just as if
the Germans are lot Of sheep that
follow the bell eve and do no think
ing for themselves. 1t is also re-
Election on the honor and intelligence
of the Germans to say that all, or ev-
en- considerable majority, are for re-
submission. There are more temper
ate men among the Germans than any
other nationalities. You rarely see a
drunken German. He may drink lit
tie beer or light wine, but he doesn't
drink the strong alcoholic drinks, and
any well-informed man who is famil-
lar with the Germans can tell you
they are not rabid resubmissionists.
ut looks like the booze outfit is
trying to slip one over on the public
with their resubmission cry and their
effort to palm off Pole as Ger
man."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
WlSAEk'A POLE,
NOT A GERMAN
SAYS RESUBMIsSIONISTS ARE
PALMING OFF MAN OF ANOTH-
Err NATIONALITY IN EFFORT
TO CATCH GERMAN VOTE -
PLAN CAUSES COMMENT.

Fargo Forum: "There are some
funny angles to this political game"
said we'll known local German to a
Forum man this morning. I am a dem
ocrat and not particularly interested
in the republican nomination for gov
ernor, except to know who will be
running this fall against Hellstrom,
whom we are going to nominate over
Knudson. l have to laugh, however,
at the great hullabaloo that is being
made to catch the German vote with
John H. Wishek. John is personal
friend of mine and like him, but he
is no more Garman than you. He new
er had drop Of German blood in his
veins. He is a Pole. The resubmis-
sionists are using Wishek because his
name sounds little .Dutchy,' but they
might, with equal effectiveness, have
picked out Norwegian or an Irish
man. They would have been just as
much German as Wishek.
"This boosting Of Wishek as Ger
man is a great joke. 1t is an attempt
to secure nationality support under
false pretenses. ! believe when the
Germans awake to the real situation
they will rensent the resubmissionists
by voting for the other candidates.
"As 9 German, though Of opposite
political faith, it makes me indignant
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
CROP PROSPECTS PLEASE ALL
Abundant Moisture in All Sections
viii Prevent Harm From Later
Orouths.

Fargo.-Crop prospects could not be
better, Is the word which comes from
every section of the state. The south
western section is better supplied with
moisture than at this season for many
years. In the Red and Sheyenne river
valleys the soil is so thoroughly satu.
rated that farm experts believe even
. dry spell could scarcely prevent a
good crop, especially where good till
age methods have been followed
Corn and potato planting is complet-
I'd and alfalfa cutting will be general
IN several counties in a few days.
Most Of the grain sown Is up and the
young plants are vigorous. Stands
are good with a few exceptions, al
though some loss was caused by cut
worms and wire worms, especially In
the southwestern counties. The heavy
rains have practically put q stop to
6e ravages of these plant foes, how
Over.
All work is we'll advanced in the
southeastern section. Ransom county
delds of small grain are looking fine.
Winter rye is heading, winter wheat
10 one foot high and corn is growing
rapidly. Barnes county reports seed
Ag all completed except scattering
aelds Of fax and millet. Most fields
Of corn are up and the plants are
ptrong and sturdy. A large area Of a.
lalfa Is being planted. Dickey county
reports the arrival of moisture just
when needed. Pastures and all crops
are looking fine. Alfalfa cutting has
begun. La Moure county has alfalfa
Ii inches high and winter rye has
headed. The stands are reported .
little thin in places. In Stutsman
county the rains arrived Just after
seeding was finished and the soil Is
saturated and crops are looking fine.
Grand Forks county reports crop
prospects which could not be better
tor the season. Some late oats and
I barley are still going in. Alfalfa cut
Ding is in full swing. Corn is up and
growing fast. Weeds are plentiful
swing to the abundance Of moisture,
but are being controlled. Steel county
has all crops in except fax. In Eddy
bounty alfalfa is about ready to cut
and corn planting is being pushed.
Bottineau county crops are all in good
condition. Alfalfa is ready for cutting
And 400 more acres will be planted
this month. Cutworms we're busy In
i Cavalier county before the rain, but
the damage was not extensive. Half
OF the farmers have more barley to
SOW.
Western counties report moisture
more abundant than in years and
everybody is optimistic.
Adams county received rains Just
when the need for moisture became
apparent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

This is the last issue of this paper before the
Primary Election on June oath and I want to call
your attention to the fact that my name will ap-
pear Republican Candidate for Sheriff.
have been resident and taxpayer in Ward Coun-
ty for twenty-five years and never before have
asked the people for any Office. During this cam
pagn I have taken the time to travel over most
at their homes and during all that time have had
nothing to say against any of my opponents and
now in closing my campaign have nothing but
the most friendly feeling, not only for my oppon-
ents but also for those voters who are supporting
them. In the past thirty or forty days have met
many new acquaintance whom trust will be my
friends whether am elected or not
stand for the enforcement of all la2Os. l will
conduct the office at the least possible expense to
the taxpayers. Before putting any man to the
expense of Sheriff fees, mileage, livery or automo-
bile hire and other COSTS propose that he shall
have ample time to call at the Court House per-
sonaly, pay his taxes or do whatever business he
might have there.
In my own experiences farn1er-rancher and
as merchant Lhave al times been put to unnec-
essary expenses And while I hold theaafce Of
Sheriff l propose toEgive every man squire Heal
and save him every cent possible.
In this campaign am paying my own 'ex.S
penses;. have no bank corporation back of
me and if am nominated and elected shall haze
no boss and every man, big or small rich or poor,
shall receive fair treatment.
Trusting that you consider me worthy of your
vote, am, - %
Respectfully yours,
J.W. ROWAN :
P.S. Do not be misled by late statements, such
withdrawal, etc. / am IN the race until the
votes are counteda ssssss' 3##|a* II.
(Pol. Advt.) J. W. ROWAN.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18
GREAT DIPLOMATIC
STRUGGLE SHAPING
MEDlAToR9 At NIAGARA FALLS
FACE BIGGEST OBSTACLE
TO PEACE.
MUST NOW SELECT PRESIDENT
United States Declares its Stand foH
Man Favorable to Rebels-Statsd
Position at Very Outset Of
Conference, Il 10 Learned.

Niagara Falls, Ont, June 16.-It IL
apparent that things are',making for
. great struggle in diplomacy between
the United States and the Huerta gov,
eminent here during the coming week,
Most Important Factor.
While mediation has passed safely
over many obstacles so far, the faction
on which peace most depends-the Sc
lection Of provisional president &C.
ceptable to all factions-has brought
the entire mediation body to Q realiza-
ton that ultimately on this mediation
will succeed or fail Many names have
been suggested, but thus far none has
been found suitable. The discussion
Of names will likely continue for sew
eral days.
There is no longer any doubt in the
minds of the mediators or Mexican del
egates that the American government
believes the only solution of the pres
eat tangle Is to place the executive
power in the hands of broad-minded
COnstitutionalist through peaceful
negotiation rather than to have the in.
0'ASoOAS OSSuAs AuAlCoAy COu4uC6I u
Mexico City with the possibility Of in
ternational complications through in.
juries to foreigners.
Position Of Y. s. Revealed.
In the last few days alone has tho
American governments position been
revealed publicly, but on the highest
authority it has become known that
the United States informed the media
tors in uneQuivocal language at the
very outset that it contemplated favor.
ing Constitutionalist for provisional
president.
If Huerta delegates were not in,
formed of this it was because the me-
diators thought they might dissuade
the American delegates from their pur-
pose. ~ .... 49,.
The American plan finally submitted
In writing to the mediators was the
embodiment of what the American DEL
egates on instruction from Washington
had said in formal conversation in the
two weeks prior to the presentation Of
their proposals.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

DR.. Pearson of Ambrose passed thru
Minot Sunday enroute to Fargo to at
tend the Masonic Grand Lodge. T.
Victor Sandberg, from the dental de-
partment of the University Of Mime
sofa, arrived Monday for visit with
friends. Mr.. Sandberg has spent two
years at the University and will com
plete his. work next year. Vic has a
host of friends who are delighted over
his return.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-18

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