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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
RESIGNATION Of =
H0LBE|N ACCEPTED
w. H. FRANCIS CHOSEN SECRE.
TARY OF THE n. D. PRESS AS
ISOLATION BY COMMITTEE
SATURDAY.

The resignation of Will f. Holbein
of Lansford, as secretary of the North
Dakota Press Association, was accept
ed at meeting of the committee held
in Minot Saturday. Mr.. Holbein ten
dered his resignation after he had be-
come a candidate for Commissioner Of
Agriculture and Labor, as he did not
desire to mix the affairs of the associa-
ton with politics. There is a rather
fine point involved here and it would
not have made any difference to many
of the members of the press gang had
Mr.. Holbein retained his Office, but
true to his reputation for fair play in
everything, Mr.. Holbein very unself-
ishly stepped down and out, releasing
the members of the association from
any obligation that they might feel
would be due him. Mr.. Holbein is a
candidate on his merits alone.
w. H. Francis of Velva, chairman
of the executive committee, was chos-
en- to fill the vacancy, and at the sum-
mer meeting Mr.. Francis place on the
committee will be filled.
Those attending the meeting were
Will E. Holbein, Lansford; Geo. Mon
teith, Finley; J. H. McGarry, Alex
ander; Harry Case, Neville; w. H.
Francis, Velva, and G. D. Colcord, Mi
not.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
FRIDAY APRIL "A
A HOLIDAY FOR M|NOT
BUSINESSMEN WILL DON OLD
CLOTHES AND GET OUT AND
CLEAN UP THE CITY-DRAY-
MEN DONATE THEIR SERVICES
FOR THE DAY.

The cleanup campaign will be on
next week Thousands Of our people
have caught the spirit and are raking
their yards, burning the weeds and
rubbish in the gardens and tidying up
their home surroundings in general.
This is what counts and Minot will
soon be noted for it's cleanliness.
A hundred or more women of the
city are assisting in directing much Of
the work in their wards.
Friday, April "a, will be a holiday
in Minot. Business and professional
men will put on their old clothes and
get out and work. The health officer
will be on hand with his auto and he
will be the busiest man in forty-six
states, inspecting places that will
have to be cleaned up.
Secretary Hollenga is up bright and
early every morning walking over the
city and he has made a number of
auto drives, taking notes Of places
that require attention. There are out
buildings close to the river bank
whereas the statute provides that
they shall be no closer than 40 feet
to the river bank. At other places
buildings give off an offensive odor
and are regarded as nuisances. These
will be given attention. One business
block has a chute where garbage and
other filth is dumped to the ground
The secretary states that he will have
warrants issued if necessary as he is
determined to clean up the city.
The campaign will cost less than
$50 and is worth hundreds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
CROCUSES IN BLOOM IN MlNOT,
AND OLD WORLD STEPS FORTH
AGAIN TRIUMPHANTLY DEM
ONSTRATING THAT HOPE
SPRINGS ETERNAL.

In all probability it is not stepping
beyond the boundaries Of truth to as
sert that never since the Easter fes-
tival was first celebrated by the early
Christians in commemoration of the
resurrection of Jesus Christ and the
victory of life over death, nor, indeed,
since the month of April was dedicat-
ed to Eostre or Ostara-the Anglo
Saxon Goddess of Spring-thousands
of years ago, has superior brand
of weather been served out than that
which Minoters enjoyed Sunday.
Here, in sunny North Dakota, the
crocuses are all in bloom, the ice has
disappeared from the bosom of the
river, the threats of the birds are
bursting with song. Old Sol is wear
ing his most charming smiles, and
every tree and bush is struggling to
assume its garment of glorious green.
The citizens have witnessed, as it
were, the world triumphantly stepping
forth from the grave of winter.
And old Mother Earth is not the
only one to adorn herself with flowers.
The churches Sunday We'd with her in
the race for lovliness beyond the pos
sibility Of man to manufacture, and as
result, the interiors of the sacred ed :
ifces were bedecked with beauty,
which Solomon in all his glory never
achieved.
Then, just in order to be in harmony
the worshippers themselves - men
women and children-had cast aside
the robes of winter, and donned cloth
ing that for the most part looked, and
was new. 1t was all very inspiring
and very proper-a bright and cheer
ing demonstration Of the great truth
that hope springs eternal in the hu-
man breast.
At the Churches.
At all the church services, Easter
music was sung and sermons preach
ed having as their theme the most vi
tai question in Christendom: ~
death, where is thy sting; o grave,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
TRACY BANGS DISMISSED.

At the conclusion of Tracy Bangs
hearing, at Grand Forks Friday, that
eminent attorney was dismissed.
Bangs was charged with bribery in
connection with the trial of young Nc
Lain Cooper of Hillsboro, who was
tried several years ago on the charge
of numbering Frank Ross, foreman on
his fathers farm. Bangs could be
brot before another justice but it is
not likely that this will be done. The
jurors, charged with accepting brides,
will be given their hearing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
Should Pension Blind Men.

Otto Ellison, who recently returned
from New York, brings back the fol-
lowing encouraging report:
According to the fashion dope, they
are going to wear "near" underwear
this summer. The alleged underwear
is made of net, and is to be worn with
plenty of ribbon and bows under
Shadow" gowns. And for very warm
weather they have designed thing
called the "runabout negligee." If all
this happens, am in favor Of boost
ing the pension on each blind man to
$4,000, 900 week during the summer
months.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
Men Join Votes for Women League.

Men Join Votes for Women League.
Mrs. Ira D. Wight entertained the
Minot Votes for Women League at her
home in Eastwood Park Tuesday af-
ternoon. The principal address of the
afternoon was delivered by Mrs. Kara
A. Dickinson. The League is growing
rapidly, a number of prominent Minot
men becoming members. An enjoy
able musical program was rendered
and at it's conclusion Mrs. Wight
served dainty lunch.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
FOR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
BUILDING IN WATERFORD

A special election will be held in
Waterford township April 80 to vote
ON the proposition of issuing $4,000
bonds for 20 years at per cent, to
build consolidated school building.
Also the question of a site will be set
tied, the choice to be the corner of
one of Sections Is, 16, 81 and o..
Waterford township voted to consol-
idate April Z.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
Ella Duggan Released.

Ella Duggan, better known here as
"Toodles," was released from custody
Tuesday when her father came here
from his farm near Towner and beg
ged to be allowed to take the girl
home. He hopes to have her cured Of
the terrible cocaine habit. q
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
Harry Grill Pleads Guilty.

Harry Grill, who ran bootlegging
joint in the basement beneath the Ath-
ems Cafe, pleaded guilty and Judge
Murray gave him 80 days in Jail, a
fine Of 5000, with $50 costs, in default
o. which he must remain in Jail 80
days longer. Grill sold whiskey to
young Bill Duggan, who notified Sher-
itf Kelley.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
VIM. Stevick to Appear in Co. Court.

VIM. Stevick to Appear in Co. Court.
Sheriff Kelley returned from Des
Laos this afternoon where he placed
under arrest "Buck" Stevick, who is
charged with assaulting L. Rubbelke.
According to the information sworn
to, Stevick must have heard the con-
versation over the telephone line be-
tween Rubbelke and veterinary, or
else he was informed by someone who
did hear it. This is said to have in
censed him so that he went to the
neighbours home and started some
thing. Stevick will be arraigned in
county court.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
Gas Engineers Trilling Experience.

The engineer in charge Of a gas
tractor had thrilling experience
while taking his engine up the steep
south hill this morning. When near
the top, the engine failed to run and
the brakes would not work. The en-
CINE backed down the hill at furious
speed, and instead Of jumping, the
daring fellow remained at his post,
finally running the engine into bank.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16

North Dakota is rapidly assuming
it's place as stock-raising state. Re-
turns of sales at South St. Paul dur
ing 1918, of live stock raised in North
Dakota, show the following remark
able increase as compared with 1912:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
Mrs. Corser Arrested for Drunkenness.

Mrs. Frank Corser was arrested late
this afternoon at residence on River
street, in a beastly intoxicated con-
dition. Chief Of Police Robinson took
her to the city bastile, where she
was placed in the woman's ward. She
cried Historically and called the po-
lice unprintable names. Mrs. Corser
is bad pill.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16
HUBER TESTS
SCHOOL Law

COMMISSIONER FROM BERTH
OLD CONTENDS THAT HAUL
ING CHILDREN NINE MILES TO
SCHOOL DOES NOT CONSTI-
TUTE REASONABLE TRANS
PORTATION.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-16

A nice April shower fell this after.
noon. The grass is turning green.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
Head Richmond

Miss Estclla Head and Mr..
Ike Richmond surprised their
many friends by clipping TO
Bristol Thursday afternoon.
where they were united il,
marriage at the First Methodist
Episcopal Church that night
by Rev. w. +. Ledford, pastor
of the church.
The bride. who is the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. viii
Arch Head, of this place, is
very attractive, also very
talented in art, having studied
one year at Providence, II. L.;
at Cherry Chase, near Wash
ington, and mt Cochran's Art
Gallery, in Cincinnati, a few
weeks this summer.
Mr.. Richmond, who is a civil
engineer and holds a position
with the Stonega Coke and Coal
Company, is the second son OF
MIR. and Mrs. j B. Richmond,
of East Stone Gap.
MIR. and Mrs. Richmond
spent a few days im Bristol at
Hotel Hamilton before return
ing to the Gap, whore they viii
make their future home.
The Post joins their host of
friends in wishing them u long,
happy and prosperous life.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
Candidates In Ninth Uphold
Statewide

Bristol, Va, July 3l.--All
candidates for congress in the
Ninth Virginia district have de-
clared their purpose to vote for
and support Statewide prohi-
bition in the election to be held
in September.
The Rev. S. b. Vaught, of
Abingdon, an anti-saloon Off
cial, addressed a letter to each
of the candidates, G. b. Slemp,
Republican; h, Tate Irvine,
Democrat, and j. l.. Rose,
Progressive. Each of these
candidates has replied to DR..
Vaughps letter, and each as
sures him that he will vote for
and support the Statewide
cause in the September election
in Virginia.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
Slemp's Headquarters in
Bristol

Bristol, Va, Aug. l.-Con-
gresham G. b. Slemp, recently
renominated by the Republi-
licans of the Ninth Virginia
district, has selected Bristol az
his campaign headquarters
Two years ago his campaign
was conducted from Coeburn.
Rooms will be leased here and
opened up within the next few
days, when the congressman
will begin his campaign III
earnest. 1t is expected that G.
5. Pendleton, district chairman,
and others close to Siemp, will
spend much of the time in Bris-
tol during the campaign. City
Chairman III. X. Shipley. of the
Republican committee of Bris-
toll, will also be active in
furthering the cause of Slemp.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
Will Prosecute
Government After Physicians
Who Send Specimens in
Improper Containers

Richmond, Va, July 3l.-The
State Board of Health has been
notified by the postal authori-
ties that three times recently
specimens of disease germs
were sent to the State Labora
tory in containers that did not
confirm to government regulu-
ton and that the doctors who
sent them would be prosecuted
in the United States court. The
Board has also been informed
that it must advise the postal
department whenever il re-
ceives specimens in containers
other than those approved by
the Board and accepted by the
United States government.
In the cases which are to be
prosecuted, dangerous speci-
mems were sent to the laboratory
in bottles. In one instance, a
specimen was forwarded in "a
plain bottle, merely wrapped i'll
paper and otherwise unprotect-
ed. 1t contained the active
germs of tuberculosis. a spec
linen of diptheira germs was in
almost as bad condition.
To facilitate the examination
of specimens, the State Board
of Health has had manufacture
ed and distributed TO physicians
containers that are absolutely
safe and in continuity with the
law. Where these containers
are not used and where speci-
mems that endanger the lives of
postal employees and laboratory
workers are sent through the
mail vigorous prosecutions will
be begun by the government.
Old newspapers for sale at
this office at 30 cents a hun
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05

hundred more men, 1t was impossible for
them to dislodge us. Our Company was
on the extreme RICH; and did some very
effective work, driving back no less than
three companies ourselves. Our Captain
had us firing by yolley great deal, and
IL was remarkable how well the men did
this, in view of their ineNpericnce. Each
side fired about - rounds per man.
nearly loo. 900 shots in all being fired
The Blues had decidedly the hes, of the
engagement although the umpires
decided that the Reds did the best that
could have been done under The circum-
stances The officers on both sides
deserve great deal OF credit for the
successful way in which this feature of
the program was carried out.
This was the last real feature of the
Encampmcnt. The troops were paid on
Wednesday evening, aud after very
shor; nights rest left FOR home early
Thursday morning After many delays
and much worry and fretting we finally
arrived i'm Big Stone Gap al 3:ao a. M.
Friday, tired, worn out and sleepy. but
happy in the thought that we were back
home again. Our captain expressed him,
self as very much pleased and gratifcd
with the conduct of the boys, and told
them that they had acted the part of men
aud gentlemen all the way through
Company II put Big Stone Gap on the
map. from military standpoint at least.
and the success achieved we feel WAS
mostly, If not entirely, due to the un-
firing efforts Of our Captain The menu
bcrs of Company II feel and know tina,
they have the best Captain in the State.
Three Cheers for Captain Bulitt. and
may we never never have another SO long
as we remain a part OF the Virginia
Militia.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
Hay Ride in Scott

Clinchport, Va, August L.
On yesterday evening the
Misses Scalfe, of Specrs Ferry,
gave n delightful hay ride
party in honor of their guesta,
Misses Laura and Eunice Oar
nell and Mrs. Glass, al of Big
Stone Gap. Mira Glass aud
Mrs. Scalfc were chaperones.
The merry crowd passed
through Clinchport, getting
refreshments here. They were
on their way To Rye Cove and
Crafts Mill
Our roads are not in any way
like pixies, but are the very
roads for an enjoyable hay
ride.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
No. 80

Society. to collect it's pledges in
full.
Resolutions were offered
thanking the people of Big
Stone Gap for their hospitality
to the visitors. Mrs. Wagner
responded by telling them how
glad we were to have them and
how they had inspired us to
better service.
Several places asked for the
next meeting, but it WAS voted
to Jonesville. Adjournment,
goodbyes, and lastly, tho train.
Mrs III. a. w. SKEEN,
Publicity Supt.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
Headquarters Company H
Second Regiment, Vir-
einia Volunteers.
Big stone Gap. Va, August 3rd, 1871
COMPANY ORDER No 10.

Big stone Gap, Va, August 3rd, 1914
COMPANY ORDER No. 10,
The members of the Company will
meet at the Armory at eight o'clock p.
m, Saturday, August sth, 1914, for the
following purposes, namely
Inspection Of equipment aud the
cleaning of all equipment not in good
order
=. The election Of I.ieutenants to hll
the vacancies caused 10y the resignation
OF Lieutenant Ayers and Lieutenant
Cabell
D. Consideration Of future plans
All members are required to be present
j + BuLLrT
Captain Commanding.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
For Sale

Ten room two story residence
with l6 lots, located in the
center of Big Stone Gap. Steam
heat and all modern con-
yeniences. For particulars APP
ply TO II. l.. Brown, Mindless
b0ro, Ky.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
Greatest War
In History OF the World Now
OH in Europe


.he European crisis developed
Today with startling rapidity
me German ultimatum to
Russia demanding that Russia
cease the mobilization of her
armies, expired at noon and Mt
9:l5 O'Clock this afternoon the
German emperor signed a
mobilization order. AZ 7.30
O'Clock this afternoon the Ger
man ambassador at St Peters.
burg. Count Won Pourtales. de-
iiYered IA declaration of war in
the name of his government to
the Russian government and
the entire staff of the embassy
immediately left st. Petersburg.
Although after the warlike
speeches delivered by the Ger.
man emperor and the imperial
chancellor at Berlin on Friday
no other result could be expect.
ed, hopes that the dread event
might be averted had been
raised by the intervention of
King George in st. Petersburg
and the fact that the German
keichstag was not to be con
vened until Tuesday. Hence
the actual declaration of war
had not been expected for
another day or two.
Now the die is cast and
Europe is to be plunged into a
general war, which has been
the apprehension of European
statesmen for generations.
Germany and France Next
1t is now only II question OF
how soon a state of actual war
will exist between Germany
and France.
Late tonight placards were
posted in Paris calling for gen.
eral mobilization and German
ambassador, although he has
not been handed his passports,
was preparing to leave the
French capital. 1t is not
known at exactly what hour
Germany's ultimatum to
France, asking that country to
define what attitude she would
assume in case Of war by Ger
many and Austria against
Russia, was TO expire but it is
believed it will not be long be.
fore diplomatic relations will be
ruptured or war declared.
Kaiser Worked for Peace
The German emperor and
His advisers have maintained
to the last that they made
supreme efforts for peace and
that the last of the series of
appeals from Emperor William
to Emperor Nicholas was a
telegram repudiating RESPONSE
bility for the calamity threaten
ing the world on the ground
that while Germany was med
Eating with Austria at Russia's
request Russia by her general
mobilization was threatening
Germany's safety.
The first shots in the Russo
German war were exchanged
between patrols today near
Brostken 100 miles southeast of
Koingsburg.
Italy Neutral
The only redeeming feature
of the darkest prospect with
which Europe has been faced
for half n century is that Italy
has declared her neutrality
How long that neutrality can
be maintained is an exceedingly
debatable questson.
Great Britain's position has
bsen defined by Premier AS
quith in the British parliament.
He declared she is under no
formal obligation to go to the
assistance of France in the
event of an European war.
The British government has
made full preparations IN both
services for any event.
The War Line Up
The present position there
fore is that Russia, France and
Servia are arrayed on one side
against Austria, Hungary and
Germany on the other. How
long the warfare will be con-
] q III -. IL; ..la.a - -. ..,aE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-08-05
State Wide
,oyernor Called Election for
September 22nd.

f. the question Of Statewide
LTohibi,ion on Tuesday, Sep.
Ember %, 1914. The opportuni-
/, 10 VOC on this question for
Ehich many of the citizcns of
Ee commonwealth havepruyed
|nd labored for many years has
4 last been secured. The
Blends Of the liquor traffic
kught bitterly through three
Essions of the general assembly
n prevent the citizens from
Eating on Statewide prohibit
lam. They were unwilling for
In voters to decide the question
IA nSaloon or No Saloon" IN
|firginia.
| Bat every obstacle has now
Ban overcome, technicalities
Have been brushed aside and
I'M election must be held. Yet
Eep now the friends of the
Eluor traffic are willing to
|Ace the real issue-the saloon.
|Ihey are lodging hither and
|hither, they are throwing dust
|b the air, they are doing every
|hing possible to obscure the
La issue-the saloon. These
Elyocates repudiate all CON
with the liquor traffic.
|!bey cry Local Self.Govern-
|gseat is in danger;' they
|Asreaten Notification of the
Decentralization will not
|.aohibit;n they magnify liquor
|Syenue and ignore the in.
|Alculable cost; they discuss
sery question but the real
|&iestion Shall the State of
|zeirginia prohibit the sale of
|s&loxicating liquor for beverage
|SStrposes:-the Saloon.
Hour people must not allow
|ismselves to be diverted by
|S&y Of these battle. cries, no
|Fsstter who may lead the shout
|Ag. Messrs. Christian, Nc
llire, Cabell, Taylor and a
|tndred Vice Presidents may
~ in the forefront of the battle.
IN close behind them in serried
Snks are the brewers, distillers,
ine merchants, saloonkeepers
|&i bartenders who servilely
Except the contempt of these
|Scety leaders, and gracefully
knowledge the Questionable
y Of their protesting part
n,
Adylces from our workers all
4 ct the State Indicate that
ping to the excessive heat,
ssure of farm work and the
hiied time, the signatures of
Osands of dry voters were
secured upon the petitions
& results obtained far surpass
most sanguine expectations
the Anti Saloon league.
4 careful estimate warrants
statement that n majority
The voters Of Virginia will
%E of State wide prohibition on
pember % The only ques-
7 to be decided il the size of
majority. 1t is of vital inn
Elance that those who favor
flewldc prohibition shall be
"a iactful aud tireless in their
a'ls, from now until the
f'oTy is won, to insure an
'iShelming majority, 80 that
one can raise any question
% the will of the people of
commonwealth, and so that
legislature of 1916 shall
llle the necessity of enact.
sach legislation as will give
/ ~ 70 The peoples will as ex
"a "V we pOIIS. we must
/ k not only to secure a ma.
i @ IN every congressional
/ sl,eut also every senatorial
aict OF the State. This will
b are wise and persistent ac
2 ~ especially in the districts
aln'ng the cities of Alex
L na, Petersburg, Newport
II @' Norfolk, Portsmouth and
Il elnGnd- But from present
D sani?hs, proper effort in
q districts will give most
81 uS concentrate our efforts
Il 'niing, the saloon, the
FL Maase liquor traffic. Let us
Ia M personalities which will
F.an To-.