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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-29
VERDICT FOR $500
AGAINST SURREY|TES
CHAMPLIN BROS. OF CLINTON,
Ia, WHO SOLD STATIONS TO
WARD COUNTY MEN, GET A
VERDICT FOR 5000 IN COUNTY
COURT.

Champlin Bros, of Clinton, Ia,
who sold two stations to D. M. Shorb,
Chas. and Ernest Weed of Surrey
seven years ago, were given verdict
for 5000 for one of these animals in
county court. The case went to the
jury Wednesday.
The defendants bought two stall
lions for $1,000 and one Of them died.
The purchasers had paid $500 on the
deal but refused to pay more because
they declared the horses were not up
to standard. One Of the stations died,
an animal costing $500. The fact that
this horse was insured no doubt had
something to do with the jury's. rem
dering the verdict it did. The defend
ants claim that even tho they collect
ed the insurance money, they were
losers of hundreds of dollars by rea-
son Of the horses not being sure foal
getters.
A similar case, for payment for the
other horse, is to be tried later in dis
trict court.
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GATHERING OF THE CLANS
AT THE HOME OF PRESIDENT
HETHERTON-DO HONOR TO
SCOTTISH BARD.

January 25th was the anniversary
of the birth of Robert Burns. 1t was
in 1859 that "cauld Janwar" wind
blew hansel in on Robin" The storm
from the Atlantic that night was so
severe that the gable Of the new,
half seasoned clay built hut occupied
by Burns parents gave way and
mother and child for comfort and
safety, were removed to some neigh
boris dwelling and many sage augur-
les, by wise women of the district,
were made on the future of the boy
born under such tempestous condi-
tions. 1t is matter of curiosity and
astonishment to some people, not
conversant with the greatness of Scot
lands bard, to see Scotchmen Of all
classes and creeds coming together
annually to celebrate the memory of
Robert Burns. They are at loss to
account for the marked veneration
for what seems to them simple
writer of poems not knowing or be-
ing unable to discern that the pro-
duct of his genius has not only laid
Scotland, but the whole world under
lasting obligation.
To say anything entirely new, ex-
cepting mere details, in the history or
career of Robert Burns is difficult, If
not impossible. Burns in his youth
enjoyed an amount of instruction, ed
ucation and miscellaneous reading
which, to those unacquainted with the
habits of the Scottish peasantry,
would seem incompatible with the
Strengthened circumstances and early
toll which were his lot. About his
sixteenth year he began composing
verses in the Scottish language. In
1886 he published q collection of his
poems in Kilmarnock. The reception
these met with was most highly fav-
orable, and his genius was at once
recognized. His studious habits, the
rentleness and wisdom Of his con-
verse, and his filial reverence and
brotherly attachments were themes OF
admiration everywhere. Above all the
fascination Of his tongue, for high and
low, was the wonder Of the surround
mig country, and circumstances, al
most incredible, are on record OF Its
power, ludicrous or pathetic, alter
nately to convulse or melt all hearers
He was q ploughman in the field, he
was q teacher in the cottage, he was
a man Of the world abroad in smile
bewitching, in "crack and story tellin
owre a." he was the wonder and de.
light Of society everywhere. His
words Of burning eloquence secured
for him an undisputed triumph.
Burns hated oppression, dishonesty
and hypocracy. He was q lover Of
humanity and fought for the indepen
dence and dignity Of humanity, ant
had too large 4 heart for such limited
ideas as to exclude any class. He j
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OF COMMERCE OF,
MINNEAPOLIS AND EQUITY
COOPERATIVE EXCHANGE EN-
GAGE IN SCRAP IN AUDITOR,
IUM. ,,..1.,'.,

After the close of the Tri-State
Grain Growers convention held in
Fargo last week, forces from the
Chamber of Commerce and the Equity
Cooperative Exchange engaged in q
bitter war for the possession Of the
auditorium, which it seems had been
leased to the Chamber of Commerce
forces, who were to take possession at
So'clock Saturday evening.
The Equity Exchange had posses
sion Of the Auditorium that afternoon
and apparently did not care to give it
up. w. w. Smith, president Of the
Auditorium association, however, de-
termined that the Chamber of Com
nerce should have it and at o'clock
the Equity speakers were driven off
the stage by the sheriff and his forces.
The following from the Fargo For
UNI gives the particulars of the scrap,
the information being secured from
both forces:
There was spirited time last night
at the auditorium, when representa-
tives of the Minneapolis Chamber Of
Commerce, who had leased the armory
for the evening; found the Equity ex-
change contesting their right to the
platform. There was no serious dis
turbance, though the police were pres
ent to see that no riot occurred The
Equity people finally surrendered the
armory and went to Assembly halls.
They went out in a body, an enor-
nous crowd, with hoots and jeers for
the representatives Of the chamber Of
commerce, and cheers for John NJ.
Anderson, president Of the Equity CO.
operative exchange. A large number
remained, and when Senator Works OF
Minnesota began his speech, he was
hooted so that for time he could not
be heard. It has been both stated and
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TRI-S7A7E GRAIN GROWERS
CONVENTION ENDS IN RIOT
denied that E. j. Grover. Minneapolis
attorney, was struck as he attempted
to mount the platform.

denied that E. j. Grover. Minneapolis
attorney, was struck as he attempted
to mount the platform.
The disturbance soon quieted and
Senator Works addressed the crowd.
He stated that the chamber of COM
merce had been abused and slandered
by the speakers Of the Equity ex-
change, and that they felt they had a
right to defend themselves from the
platform.
He then went on to accuse George
8. LOTUS, the sales manager of the
Equity Exchange of Minneapolis, of
Misrepresentation and attempts to de-
ceive the farmers of the northwest.
He brought out general accusations,
and stated that Mr.. Grover, who fol-
lowed him, would bring forward evi-
dence to prove the truth of his asser-
tions.
E. j. Grover, Minneapolis attor-
ney, admitted that he was paid to
come to Fargo, and to defend the
chamber of commerce. He made spec
i6c accusations against Mr.. LOTUS,
and presented a number of letters and
afidavits in support of his accusa-
tions.
In talking the the matter this morn
ing, Mr.. Grover said: "The Chamber
of Commerce sent me here to present
their side of the case, and to defend
them against the slanderous state
ments of Geo. LOTUS, and others who
take delight in maligning the cham
ber of commerce.
"In every single place where we
have tried to appear in our own de-
Tense, which no fair minded man can
deny us the right to do, LOTUS and
his men have tried to keep us from be-
ing heard At Sioux Falls they used
precisely the same tactics that they
have used here. They talked vain
repetition for hours in order to keep
us from getting the hall. At Kramer,
/ waited until nearly midnight for an
opportunity to speak. determined to
be heard, spoke then until 1:30
o'clock and the audience stayed to
hear what l had to say.
Professor Hoverstad expressed
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DEATHS HARVEST
CLAIMS Many
MN. WEEKS OF DEs Laos FALLS
BEAD IN ARMS OF I. o. O. F..
BROTHERS GRIM REAPER
CLAIMS OTHERS. #
Mrs. Mary Lixhthall..

Mrs. Mary Lighthall, mother OF 2.
L. LiRhthall, local contractor. pass
"a aWxy from cerebral hemorrhage
at the home Of her son Friday night.
Mrs. Li9hthall was 80 years Of age.
She had been as we'll rs usual until
the evening before. She was stricken
shortly after eating supper the even
ing before and failed rapidly until
death. The remains were taken to AL
den, Ia, for burial Saturday.
VIM. Weeks Stricken.
While walking up a flight Of stairs
TO enter . lodge meeting Of the Odd
fellows, William Weeks, "A years old,
Of Des Lacs, fell dead from q stroke
Of heart failure on the stairway, at
about 8 p. m. Thursday evening.
Several lodge members rushed to
his assistance, but he died within a
few moments after being picked up.
Undertaken J. w. Rowan was called
and made arrangements under the
auspices of the Odd Fellows at Des
Laos for the funeral. Mr.. Weeks had
many close friends in that section and
was we'll known throughout the coun-
try.
Mrs. Isabella Munson.
G ; r. 4 E. e :
Mrs. Isabella Munson Of Granville
died Sunday morning at o'clock from
blood poisoning. She had submitted
to an operation.
Mrs. Munson was born in Germany
"a years ago. She leaves four chill
,dren. The remains wee forwarded to
Granville for burial.
Mrs. Minnie Seefeldt.
Mrs. Minnie Seefeldt, aged Al
years, wife of Chas. Seefeldt, died at
her home on Valley street Friday, af-
ter an illness of nine months from
stomach trouble. The funeral was
held Sunday from the German Luther
an church. Rev. Hartman in charge.
The remains were inferred in Rose
Hill cemetery. Mrs. Seefeldt leaves
husband and four children.
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SWALSTEAD STARTS
BIG JEWFLRY SALE
PROMINENT MINOT JEWELER
ADVERTISES A NOTABLE SALE
OFFERS BIG REDUCTION IN
ENTIRE STOCK.

Hart Swalstead, the jeweler, ,adver-
tises in this weeks paper a big cut
in jewelry to take effect Friday Of this
week. Mr.. Swalstead has marked his
jewelry at reductions varying from
one-fourth to one-half.
Mr.. Swalstead has been in business
in Minot for the past four years and
he has never yet put on sale Of this
sort. He has built up splendid bus
mess and has an Al stock of dependa-
BILE jewelry. His reputation as bus
inessman is such that the public will
have complete confidence in this sale,
which ought to be hummer.
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Minot Girl WEEDS Wealthy Rancher

The Independent last week mad
vertently failed to mention the mar
riage Of Miss Olive Mahlen, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Kemper,
of this city, to Mr.. Patrick D. Bow
Ian, of Elbow, Sask. The ceremony
was performed Jan. Ia at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wanvig in Minneapolis
by the Rev. T. E. Cullen. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Kemper of
this city and Mesdames Due and
Christensen, former residents of Mi
not. Mrs. Bowlan has lived in Minot
several years, having taught in our
schools. She is one Of our most high
ly cultured young women and her
friends are legion. Mr.. Bowlan is q
wealthy Saskatchewan rancher and
has been member Of the Canadian
Parliament for several terms. The
happy couple are now enjoying their
honeymoon in California and will re-
turn to Canada May l.
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The Minot Sunday Telegram.

The Minot Sunday Telegram.
The Minot Sunday Telegram made
it's appearance Sunday morning. C.
w. Jerome, for some time connected
with the Minot Reporter, is the editor
and he promises to issue the paper
each week. w. C. Davis is the presi-
dent of the company and D. Coving-
ton the secretary-treasurer.
The paper starts out with good
lot of ads. and its news columns are
filled with crisp bits of gossip by the
"Man About Town." The paper is
readable and the publishers will prob
ably make quite a success Of the ven
ture.
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Met After 46 Years.

After a stretch of As years, Fred
Hildebrand, one Of the states pioneers
and wealthiest farmers at Hurdsfield,
and his sister, met in Milwaukee. The
couple had lost sight of each other
until the sister chanced to see her
brothers name in newspaper. She
wrote to him and the reunion was the
result.
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The publishers Of the Independent
are in receipt Of pound each Of the
famous Gust Pig sausages, compli-
mentary from ]. F. Reeves Of Beach.
This is a North Dakota product that
is taking well with the people Of this
and other states. Many Of the larger
hotels Of North Dakota are featuring
them on their menus.
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+ The Sherwood train was pulled
down today with two engines, arriving
several hours late. The snow had
packed hard on the track making traf-
fic very slow.
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BEN CLAzIER leaves
FOR THE EAST
BRANCH BUYER WILL SELECT
FINE STOCK OF WOMEN'S
AND MISSES READY-TO-WEAR
MERCHANDISE.

BENZ. Glazier, manager Of the
Branch Store, left Sunday for the
east where he will spend several
weeks buying stock for his store. Mr..
Glazier has developed keen insight
into the business and is regarded as q
careful buyer. He will visit Council
Bluffs, Ia, Omaha, Chicago and New
York and will return in four weeks.
mems and misses ready-to-wear
goods that the store has ever carried
before. He will also invest in heavy
line Of trimmed hats for the millinery
department.
The Branch has done q very nice
business during the past year and Mr..
Oaxier is looking forward to 9 record
Breaking year.
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Continued On page ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
LADIES' TUBECULAR SANITAR-
IUM WILL BE BUILT IN DENVER

DENVER, Colo, April 10.-A
sanitarium exclusively for tubercu-
lar women and girls will be opened in
Denver early in May. 1t will be the
first institution of the kind in the
United States. The home will be un-
der the Sands House association" !"
which was organized in January and
indorsed by number Of prominent
women and physicians. A temporary
building will be rented and the asso-
citation hopes later to build modern
hospital.
Several months ago Miss Ida
Sands, proprietress of an art crafts
shop learned of the desperate straits
of a working girl who had contracted
tuberculosis and had been unable to
save any money from her small wage
to care for herself. Investigation
showed that many women and girls
had sacrificed their health in the In
dustrial field and had dropped out of
the ranks Of wage earners.
"Where do they go?" was the ques-
tion Miss Sands and others asked.
They go no place as there is no place
for them to go, they learned on in
vestigation and the reports Of the
state board of charities and correc-
tions show that many Of these sick
and discouraged women Ego the
downward path"
Miss Sands interested other women
in her plan for a sanitarium where
such women and girls might be cared
for. Preliminary funds have already
been raised and the promoters hope
to have the remaining amount requir-
ed by May l.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
NOTORIOUS WHITE SLAYER
GIVEN NINE YEARS IN JAIL

BEUTHEN, Germany, April 10
Samuel Lubelski, Russian, known as
the "king of white slavcrs,"s was
taken from here today to commence
serving a sentence Of nine years in
prison for engaging in the white
slave traffic. He was also convicted
of bribing the border police and Of
having smuggled hundreds Of per-
sons across the border TO enable them
to migrate to America. 1t Is esti-
mated that Lubelski has during his
career shipped over 200 Russian and
Polish girls, ignorant of their tended
fate, to North and South American
ports for immoral purposes. Although
the states attorney recommended
only six years imprisonment for
Lubelski, the court considered his
crimes to be of such a heinous char
acter that the judges added three
years and $4,000 fine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
Grain Privileges
MONEY IN WHEAT.

Puts and calls are the safest and
surest method Of trading in wheat,
corn or oats. Because your loss is
absolutely limited to the amount
bought. No further risk.
Positively the most profitable way
of trading.
Open an account. You can buy 10
puts or 10 calls on 10000 bushels
grain for $40, o you can buy both
for $50, or as many more as you wish.
An advance or decline Of cent gives
you the chance TO take 500 profit.
A movement of s cents $500 profit.
Write for full particularly and bank
references.
R. W. NEUMANN
New First National Bank Building
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Address all mail to Lock Box 1920.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.
Estate of Thomas Allison Hill, De-

Estate of Thomas Allison Hill, De-
ceased.
The undersigned, having been ap
pointed administrator of the estate
of Thomas Allison Hill, late of the
County of La Plata, in the State of
Colorado, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the
County Court of said La Plata Coun-
ty, at the Court House in Durango,
in said County, on Monday, the 18th
day of May, A. D. 1914. at the hour
Of 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
9th day of April A. D. 1914.
CHARLES L. HILL,
Administration of the estate Of
Thomas Allison Hill, Deceased.
JAMES A. PULLIAM,
Attorney.
First publication April 9, 1914.
Last publication April 80, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
FEDERAL LEAGUE LOSES
IN COURT DECISION

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April 10.
The federal court in session filed
an opinion in the case Of the Chicago
Federals against Player Killifer, Of
the Philadelphia Nationals, denying
the injunction restraining Killifer
from playing with Philadelphia, but
invalidnting the "reserve clause"
The decision automatically decides
the case of the federals against
Blanding and Kahler of Cleveland and
Baumgardener and Williams Of st.
Louis.
The Federals lost their case on the
ground that they came into court
without clean hands," therefore they
were not entitled to the injunction.
On the other hand. the decision is .
great victory for the Federals. The
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
HIGGINS ARRAIGNED
ON MURDER CHARGE

GALESBURG, ILL.,, April 10.-Rob-
ert Higgins, who murdered his wife
last fall that he might continue his
relations with his stepdaughter,
Julia Flake, was arraigned in the cir
cult court in Oldeo today. He con-
fessed his guilt.
After the plea. the judge asked that
the evidence in the case be submitted
that he might determine the punish
ment.
Flake was not present at the hear
ing later. The confession Of the girl
and of Higgins was read in court
Other evidence was introduced.
1t is expected that Higgins will be
given a life sentence. The court
postponed the sentence until Tuesday
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13

No. 20. At the close Of the regular
meeting Thursday all present boarded
the car and went out to their magni-
ficent home in Animas City, where
the evening was spent in pleasant
conversation, music and games. De-
licious refreshments were served DUR
ing the evening. The guest list in
cluded the Mesdames Jean Kelley.
wilkins, Thomson, Chubb, Sleeth, Sol
omon, Jean Pulvermiller, Swanson,
C N. Mitchell, Cummins, A. E. Reece,
l.. Brown, Sophia Foster, Werner,
Hussey, Lena Umbel, Ahrens and the
Misses Jean Brown, Fanny Rachofsky
and Dora Olischlager, and Messrs.
Thomson, Sleeth, Solomon, Pulvermil-
Ter, C. N. Mitchell, Cummins, Abb
rams and Jacob Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
SUMMONS.

State of Colorado, County Of La Plata, 81.
In the District Court.
A. J. Buchanan. plaintiff. VS.. A. G.
Smith, defendant.
The People Of the State of Colorado, to
A. G.. Smith, the defendant above named,
greeting:
You are hereby required to appear in an
named plaintiff In the District Court Of
La Plata County. State OF Colorado. and
answer the complaint therein within
twenty days after the service hereof. IL
served within this County; or. II served
out OF this County. or by publication,
within thirty days after the service here.
or exclusive Of the day Of service; or
Judgment by default will be taken against
sn you according to the prayer of the COM
piaint And II a copy Of the complaint
in the above entitled action be not served
With with this summons or II the service
ten days additional to the time herein
before specified for appearance and ans
wer VIII be allowed before the taking of
Judgment by default as aforesaid.
The said action is brought to recover
judgment against the said defendant in
the sum of $354.T with Interest thereon
from the first day OF January. 1914 to-
se,her with the costs OF this action. said
paid by plalntiff on a Joint obligation OF
plaintiff and defendant, as will more full
~ appear from the complaint in said
action to which reference is here made.
A copy of which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that II you
iah 70 appear, and to answer the said
complaint as above required, the said
Tor In the compliant.
rado. in said County, this Path day OF
January A. u. 1914.
tseaD PERKINS AND MAIN.
,, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
FIRST publication March 26 1914
Last publication April 1s. 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
FARM wOFK FURTHER AD-
VANCED THAN USUAL

PUEBLO, Colo, April 10.-"Farm
work in Pueblo county Is much far
ther advanced this year than usual,
said s. v. Smith, county agricultural
ist, who has spent several weeks
visiting various sections Of the coun-
ty. Early plowing is an important
feature Of successful farming" he
said. II think II 10 advisable in this
county for most Of the land to be
plowed in the fall II possible. =,
"Few farmers realize the value Of
thorough cultivation. They plow and
plant at the same time and between
plow time and planting time there h
no time for proper cultivation"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
BIG PUEBLO BOWLING
TOURNEY STARTS SUNDAY

PUEBLO, Colo, April 10.-The
biggest bowling tourney ever held in
Pueblo will be started Sunday with
15O ten pin busters entered in the
competition. The attractive prize
list, with 5000 added is expected to
attract bowlers from all over the
Rocky Mountain region as we'll as
from several cities in other states.
One team from Sioux City, Ia, and
another from st. Joseph, Mo-, have
already been entered. The tourney
will close April 81.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13

the best route for the state highway
between Pagosa Springs and San
Luis valley, left this morning to in
spect the different roads. Early in
the week they go to Denver to re-
quest the highway commission to
adopt the one found to be the most
feasible, and also Look after the sec
tion's financial interests in the state
highway appropriations, to be-made
at this session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-13
NAVY YARD CUTS FORCE.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April TO-
A change in the class Of work at the
governments navy yard here today
forced the discharge Of 125 mechanics
and artisans. All ordinance work as
the yard since 1898 has been finally
brought up to date and hereafter the
only work to be done by the Wash
ington shops will be in regular repair
work and fittings for new ships. It
is expected that many Of the men
will later be given temporary work.