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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

congressional townships and we
believe that it would only be
fair to respect the apparent de-
sire that prevails in certain parts
Of the county favorable to divi-
sion and create a new county.
W. agree with those who contend
that the time for the division of
Mclean county is ripe. We be-
lieve though, that the matter
should be made a harmony propO'
sition. Politics should be elimi-
mated as we'll as the ambitions
Of towns that may aspire for
advantages for prospective coun-
ty seat locations. 1t is really a
matter in which the general pub
lie and taxpayers are interested.
Ambitions of certain fellows who
think themselves specially fit
ted for some office or the loca-
ton Of some town or village that
desires to contend for county
seat honors should not enter
into the matter of boundaries of
the proposed new county. We
submit that it is highly unfair
for j. E. Nelson and a few dis
gruntled defeated men for office
at Garrison to propose division
boundaries &r the voters and
taxpayers of Mclean county.
We believe that this is a matter
Of too much Importance. to the
general public to allow it to be
disposed Of by a few dissatisfied
and designing individuals. If
the good people of Garrison are
really sincere in this county di-
vision proposition and want to
do the fair and reasonable thing
by their neighbors and every
body concerned why not have an
old fashioned mass meeting or a
delegate convention with two or
more delegates from each town
ship in the county to talk the
matter over and decide what the
division lines should be and then
all go in and do the right thing
for the people and everybody
concerned. If some fair lines of
division are proposed we do not
look for any serious opposition
to county division, but We mis-
Judge the temper Of the voters
if they will give serious con-
sideration to the j. E. Nelson
Garrison proposition which pro
poses to divide the county along
lines which leaves barely twenty
four townships for Mclean
county. It doesn't appeal to us
as a fair division proposition.
and we are in favor Of having
something more equitable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

The 1908 Garrison proposition
for the. division Of the: county
left the old Mclean county q
"boot leg shape with some
twentyeight townships of terri
tory. Their present proposition
is to reduce us to barely twenty
four townships and in order to
fortify their cause they have ap-
propriated a part o" the old orig
inal Coleharbor territory which
was a part Of the old original Mo
Lean county as first organized.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

The county commissioners in
Richiand county are in trouble.
They have refused to review and
equalize assessments of property.
The attorney general holds that
this is sufficient reason to re-
move them from office and the
state tax commission has under
taken the bouncing job. One com
missioner is said to have gotten
out of paying any taxes this year
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

The. voters need not, be alarm-
ed. There is no. proposition up
to bound the county for a court
house. This was just a one
man proposition and at no. time
had the support Of the voters
not even at Washburn. There is
no prospect Of the voters being
asked to vote on county bond
ing this fall. |
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
NON-PARTISAN

% UQ1Cldly.I
Judge of the Supreme Court
Burleigh F. Spaulding, Fargo.
A. M. Christensen, Towner.
Superintendent of Public In
struction-
E. j. Taylor, Bismarck.
Richard Hayward, Grand Fork
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

Three presidents have lost
their wives n the White House.
The wives of President Tyler and
Harrison died while their hus-
bands were in office.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14
D AUG. "a, 1914
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

Unined States Senator
AISLE j. Gronna, Lakota.
Representative in Congress 3rd
District
P. D. Norton, Hettinger.
Governor
L. B. Hanna, Fargo.
Lieu. Governor
John H. Frame, Grafton.
Secretary of State
Thomas Hall, Bismarck.
State Auditor
Carl o. Jorgenson, Minor.
State Treasurer
S. N. Putnam, New Rockford.
Attorney General
Henry j. Linde, Dickinson.
Commissioner Of Insurance
Walter c Taylor, Bismarck.
Commissioner of Agriculture and
Labor
Robert F. Flint, New Salem.
Commissioner of Railroad
O. F. N. Anderson, Starkweath
er.
w. H. Mann, New Salem.
w. H. Stutsman, Mandan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

bands were in office.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-08-14

Norman b. Black, former paresi-
dent Of the state press ,associa-
ton, spoke before the state print
ing commission on behalf Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
RUSSELL FATALLY
 HURT IN RUNAWAY
ing Consciousness-Was Thrown Against Curb

Bessemer, May %. ~tSpecial)-W. A. Russell died this morning at o'clock at the Elizabeth Duncan Memorial hospital from injuries received last night about 10 o'clock, when the horse he was driv- ing became frightened and ran away, throwing Mr. Russell 70 the ground
 The accident occurred at the corner of Third avenue and Eighteenth street. and members of the local fire department who saw the accident. stated that the horse made a short turn al the corner throw ing Mir Russeell against the eurbing, The injured man was picked up by Arthur Roberts and Henry Norton local fire men, and carried to ike hospital, where his wounds were dressed by Dr. T. C. Donald Mir Russell received several deep gashes in the face, but his skull was not fractured. as was at first be- lieved. MT. Russell died without regain ing consciousness.
 He was 8 years of age and came to Bessemer from Mississippi about three years ago. locating in Jonesboro. where he was proprietor of a store. He later sold out and purchased business on Alabama avenue. He is survived by his widow and four childre-
 Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon and the remains will be sent to Bois. Miss. Sunday night at II o'clock by Jacobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
COMPROMISE BOARD FIXES MORTGAGE TAX
Requires Illinois Central to Pay SS49.80 on S17,OO0,0OO
 of Bonds Recently Issued

Montgomery, May 22.-(Special.) } The state board of compromise met today and fixed mortgage tax of ss49.so on s1 1000, ,0oO of bonds issued by the Illinois Central Railroad com pany. The board of compromise also required the railroad company to give bond for s10,000 to guarantee the pay ments of the bonds as they matured.
 The board ordered that the suit against the Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad company, which had been brought by Special Counsel D. w. Troy be dismissed. The litigation grew out of alleged violations of the foreign corporation laws of the state.
 Another act of the board was 10 com promise the indebtedness of Sy Lam breth, former clerk of the Clay coun- ty circuit court. at S165. MT. Lambreth' accounts had been checked up short by one of the examiners.
 Several prominent attorneys were be. fore the board today, including Judge William Eackey of Clay county, Au- gustus Benners of Birmingham ano Ernest Hill of Dothan. The meeting was held in the office of the governor and there was a full attendance of thu board. Others on thef board are At torney General Robert c. Brickell ant Auditor Brooks Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
OFFICIAL COUNTS
 MADE IN DALE COUNTY
Voters Roll Up Majorities for Hen. dersOn, Riddle and Persons-May
 Contest Certain County Offices

Ozark May 22.-(Special) 1.-The old executive committee met and counted the run-off vote cast in this county May II at II o'clock today. Consider able interest had been awakened in the contests and large number of prom lnent citizens from over the county were present. The following is de- clared the result: For governor. Co., mer 1172, Henderson 1264
 Attorney general; Martin 1869, Rid dle 1193.
 Commissioner of agriculture: Per sons 1929. Wade S93.
 s55.
 Sheriff: Andrews 1210 White l221.
 Commissioner Third district: Mullins 426. York 413
 Rumblings of contest for sheriff and commissioner of the Third district are already heard about the streets as citizens are departing for their homes. White is prohibitionist and made his fight along that line, while Andrews is local optionisl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
ENS[EY E[KS HAVE
 B|G TIME AT SOCIAL
Cabaret Social Is Very En- jOyable-Hill Master of
 Ceremonies

One of the most enjoyable affairs ever given by Ensley lodge No. IS. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. was the cabaret stag social that took place last night at the home on Avenue F. Tn attendance were members from the Birmingham and Bessemer lodges, and a number of invited guests, fully 200 persons being present, and for three hours the fun was fast and furious. The lodge room was tastefuliy decorated with the Elks' colors, bunting and spring flowers. Two tables. extend ing the length of the lodge room, were
 bounteously loaded with good things to
 eat, and luncheon was enlivened with
 music and song and impromptu speeches.
 In addition to the local talent for which
 Ensley lodge is noted, number of pro
 fessiona performers appeared in the
 cabaret. and their several acts were en-
 Enthusiastically received.
 Hugh Hill. past exalted ruler. acted as
 master of ceremonies and kept the fun going al lively pace during the evening. He gave the visitors and guests hearty Elks' greeting and bade them welcome to the festivities. Among the speakers were John s. L.eedy, exalted ruler of Birnling- ham 79; Exalted Ruler Wash Deason of the Bessemer lodge. Victor Johnson, ex- alted ruler of Ensley lodge; A. F. Hilleke, Joe Saks. Harry l.. White, NJ. R. Honey
 cutt. Leon Friedman. Nat Barker Will Mentzen, and others.
 Rugh IIill opened the musical pro- gramme with ''The Old Maids Ball." 1dris
 Thomas sang Apple Blossom Time in Normandy" John Leedy responded With Please Go Way and Let Me Sleep. Among the professionals appearings were little Miss Nina Nelson, who sang a couple of very charming songs; Zeitler | and Zeitler in songs and dances, Miss Lillian Carter in cabaret songs, Pau
 Francis and Miss Rose DeMar in very clever singing and talking act, all of the | Amuse-U theatre and Ball and West of | the Lyric in humorous song and story | Their several numbers were very pleasing and the appreciation of the Elks was | manifest by the very generous applause | that followed each number. The Ensley
 Elks were warmly complimented on the
 excelency of the entertainment provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
CLOSING EXERCISES
 OCCUR AT JASPER
Dr. G. w. Stoves of Bessemer Delivers Address Before Graduating Class
 Thursday Night

Jasper, May 22.-(Specialo-Las night were the finals of the closing exercises of the Walker county high school. After an excellent address by the Rev pr. George Stoves of Bes- semer, the graduating exercises were held, which consisted of the awarding of diplomas and honors. On Thursday night they had the declaimers contest tor the F. w. Long disclaimers medal which was awarded to Hubert Kilgore of Jasper
 The high school has made marked progress this year. both in work and Improvements. Two departments were added at the first of the year which have been successful. manual training directed by Professor Branyan and cooking and sewing by Miss Ida Kill gore of Kentucky.
 The teachers elected for the follow ing year are Prof. J. Alex Moore. prin cipal K. NJ. Williamson. assistant prin- cipal; Professor Branyan of Kennedy Miss Annie F. Tutwiler of Greensboro and Miss Ida Kilgore of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
CONFEDERATE VET
 HIRED SUBSTITUTE

Montgomery. May 22.-tSpecial)-Gen Fred S. Ferguson. special master in the examination of the state pension rolls. has run across many remarkable cases since he began his task, but one that surpasses all others came to his atten- ton few days ago.
 A man on the pension rolls was cited to appear before the examining board and prove his credentials. The records did rot show that he ~as eligible to re- ceive a pension.
 The old soldier came co the capitol and explained his case to General Fer guson. This was his story. This was his story. He enlisted in the Confederate army at the beginning of the war served two months, and then hired a substitute. He then came back to Alabama and re- sumed his life as a planter.
 His substitute was captured by the fed eral army shortly afte, ne entered the Confederate forces and was kept in prison until the close of the war the substitute was released and his employer applied for a pension
 Now General Ferguson is looking for the substitute. If he is living, he will have little trouble in having his name added to the pension rolls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
|135 GRADUATES AT
 AUBURN THIS YEAR
Dr. Thach, on Visit to Montgomery, Declares School Has Had Most
 Successful Session

Montgomery, May 22-tSpeciaL)-D c. C. Thach, president of the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn. was among the visitors at the capitol to- day. Dr. Thach called on the governor and other state officials.
 The distinguished college president declared that Auburn had had the most successful year in its history and that the graduating class was the largest in years. There are 1S5 graduates of the various departments.
 Dr. Thach said that the outlook was promising for a splendid commence ment and predicted that the visitors to Auburn for the occasion of the clos ing exercises would outnumber those of former years. with the exception of last year, when home coming week was celebrated by the institu- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
FOUR GRADUATE FROM
 UNIONTOWN SCHOOL

Uniontown, May 22.-(Speeial )-Sunday at the Methodist church the commence ment sermon of the Uniontown High school was preached by the Rev. J. E. James, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Theatorium the graduation exercises were conducted. W. l.. Pitts delivered the ad- dress to the graduat,,.s class. composed of James Anderson, Misses Mary Vai- den, Eloise Rankin and Reba Woodfin.
 Presentation of the diplomas was made by the Rev. W. M Gurus
 Work was started on the erection of the stores on the Meyer lot. Excavation for the foundations have already been made and material placed on the grounds for the construction work
 Good cattle Is now discussed on the streets of Uniontown as often as cotton used to be. There is lively interest here in fine cattle and many extra good ones have been brought in this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
The Annual Concert MOn- day Night" Midsummer Nights Dream" Wednes- day Night With Gradu- ating Exercises Thursday

general: Fannie Mae Riddle, English; Lady Grace Robinson, general; Leila Elizabeth Robinson, general; Lillian Louise Rotholz, scientific. Pearl Lillian Self. English Nellie Bog smith, general; Mary Eleanor Starnes, scientific; Mabel ldelle Steinmehl. scientific; Hallie Steph- enson. general; Helen Hagood Terrell general; Vera Elizabeth Thomas. gen. eral; Paul Lee Towles. general; Mamie Mae Trott, general; Esther Vail, general; Irene Matilda Waldhorst. general; Edythe Walker Weaver, general; Naomi lnez Williams. commercial; Matilda Wood. English.
 The graduating exercises of the Ensley High school will be heid at Ensley and will be distinct from the Central school programme. Tuesday night the Lyric club will give it's annual concert and the other exercises of the class will be held Thurs day morning. The motto of the class from Ensley is "Carpe Diem.'' it's flower the sweet pea and the class colors cream and pink. It's officers are as follows:
 President, John Auston; vice president, Lola White. recording secretary, Lora Gallagher: correspondinS secretary. Leila Sander; treasurer, Frank Patton; histor- ian, Helen Armstrong; poet, Vivian Vann; prophet, Agnes Long; essayist, May Az nes Hilleke
 The class day programme is as fol lows:
 Hymn. "The Spacious Firmament on
 High from Creation" (Haydn)..
 ......................... Schoo Invocation 1.-The Rev. L. F. Brubaker Address ........................R Roy Dimmti Presidents s address ..John Edwin Austor Class history. Helen Margaret Armstrong Piano, Hungarian Etude' ..............
 .................... Miss Beatrice Tate Class essay ........... May Agnes Hillekc Class poem. Vivian Inez Vanr Essay, An Iceberg. g"...................... .. ................ John Franklin Pattor Essay, John Cotton in the Twentieth Century ......L .Lora Bernice Gallagher Vocal solo, selected. Mrs. c. J. Severir Class prophet ....... .Myra Agnes Lons Essay, ''The Violin '..,................... .................... Maud Hortense Hun Essay. "The Great Stone Pit at Rave Toe" .......... Marie Theresa McGuir, Piano, Nocturne in A fiat minor...... ............ Miss Grace Bird Hilhous, Essay, Safety First the corpora tions' motto. ......... Ernest Lee Butler Essay, "A Schoolboy's Resolution'.... | ...................L Leila Maryetta Sander Class will ....... Lola Bernice Whit, l Farewell address ..Gordon Davis Palmer Members of the class are: Maude Hor | tense Hunt. scientific: Vivian Inez Vann | scientific; John Edwin Auston. general Ernest Lee Butler, English; Gordon Da | wis Palmer, general, John Franklin Pct ton, general; Helen Margaret Armstrong ] general; Lora Bernice Gallagher. general | May Agnes Long, general: Marie Theress McGuire, general; Leila Maryetta san | der. scientific; Lola Bernice White, sci entihc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Class Numbers 11S Mem bers--Douglas Wingo Is President-PrOgramme of Ensley High School Also Announced

The programme for the commencement exercises of the Birmingham High school was announced yesterday morning by Charles A. Brown, principal of the Cen tral High school. At the same time the programme for the Ensley High school was given out.
 The first event of the commencement will be Monday night. when the musical clubs of the school will give their annual concert. Wednesday night the Dramatic club will present Shakespeare's Mid summem Nights Dream" At s:30 o'clock Thursday morning will be held the grad uating exercises and at S:15 o'clock D. m., the students will hear the annual address and diplomas will be presented At 9;30 the annual reception given by the board of education to the graduates will be held
 The class this year, while not the larg- est is among the largest ever graduating from the High school It numbers. 11S members, s4 boys and S4 girls.
 The class motto is 'Supernada Omnis Fortuna Ferendo Est" the colors pink and white and the flower the sweet pea. Its officers are as follows:
 President Douglass Percy Wingo; vice president, Annie Lytton Lowman; record ing secretary, Robert Fillmore McAdory; corresponding secretary, Mamie Mae Trott; treasurer, Thomas Turner Melee more; prophet Bessie Ehrlich; historian Emma Hazel Newman; orator, Edward Morris Lathem; statistician, William Timothy Durrett pianist Kathleen Meadow; vocalist, Lillie Goldstein; clar- inetist. Estes Henry Hargis; poet, Irene Matilda Waldhorst.; essayist, Lucille Bat terton Swift.
 The exercises Thursday morning will consist of papers by each of the grad uates, and a debate, Resolved, that Birmingham Should Erect New High School Before Building an Auditorium '' On the affirmative will be William Beason Barrow, Jr, and Miss Bessie Erlich will argue the negative. The of- ficial papers will be given as follows:, Piano solo, ............ Kathleen Meadow Class history, ... Emma Hazel Newman Statistics, .... William Timothy Durrett Clarinet solo. ...... Estes Henry Hargis Essay. Poetic Treatment of Ma tlre,' ........ Lucille Batterton Swift Prophecy .,........,.,..... Bessie Ehrlich Oration Sat Edward Morris
 ...... ..............-.....,...-. l-athem Vocal solo ............. Lillie Godstein Poem, Sir Youth Irene Ma
 ................,.......... tida Waldhorst Farewell, ............ Mamie Mae Trott Presidents address, Douglas
 ................,.....-... Percy Wingo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
WILLIAM FLYNN
 DISCUSSES ISSUES
 WITH ROOSEVELT

Oyster Bay, N. Y. May 22.--William Finn of Pittsburg, progressive national committeeman, who led the bolt of Roose- welt delegates from the republican na- tional convention of 1912. tonight paid his first visit to Sagamore Hill since Colonel Roosevelt's return from South America. With MT. Finn was Clifford Pinchot, progressive candidate for United States senator from Pennsylvania. With them Colonel Roosevelt went over the Pennsyl- vania political situation and discussed the part he will take in the coming campaign there. It is probable that Colonel Roose- welt will devote several days to a speak ing trip throughout the state.
 The lineup in Pennsylvania" said Colonel Roosevelt Ifs good, indeed. MT. Finn is confident of winning, as am l. The situation there is a perfect example of what ought not to be, and of what we are trying to do."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
TENNIS STARS
 BEGIN MATCHES

Tuxedo. N. Y. May 22.-Tennis star. today began their matches in the spe- cial doubles tournament at the Tuxedo Racquet and Tennis club Two former national champions, w. A. Larned and M. D. Whitman were defeated Larned paired with his brother, E. P. Larned. and they were beaten by T.; R. Pell and B S. Prentice. In the other match, N W. Niles and A. S Dabney, Massachu setts state champions, beat Whitman and C. F. Watson, Jr.
 G. L. Wrenn. Jr.. and R. D. Little. the internationalists will enter the matches tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
DEPUTY SHERIFF TO
 SERVE PRISON TERM
K. L. Sears to Serve Three Years and Six Months for Shooting at Negro
 in Mont tgOmcry Court

Montgomery, May 22.-fSpecial. Robert L. Sears must serve three years and six months in the penitentlarv for shooting Will Smith, a negro, in the court room of the Montgomery county courthouse last July, according to a de cision announced by the court of ap- peals.
 Smith had just been acquitted of the charge of committing an assault upon Sears. deputy sheriff, when the lat ter, in crowded court room, drew his pistol and shot Smith three times Sears was at once sent to jaii and he was sentenced to serve three years and six months on the charge of assault with intent to murder. The negro re- covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Photographers Error Is Responsible for
 Blunder in Report

New York, May 0.-A telegrapher's blYnder was responsible for the incorrect announcement on May 20 that Huerta had given out a statement saying he had au- thorized the peace delegates. to offer his resignation if necessary. This dispatch was subsequently, withdrawn on receipt of advices from Mexico City showing that it was an error. An fnvestfGation imme- dately was started by the Associated
 Press to deterpine where the responsl- bility rested, and the association is now in receipt of a statement from the Vest ern Union Telegraph company, admitting that It's receiving operator in the Calves ton office misread the word denying and substituted therefor the word Say ing" which gave . directly contrary meaning to tae dispatcn {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Oppose Child Labor

Washington, May 22.--The Palmer child
 labor bill. which would bar from inter- state commerce goods manufactured by children under Il years of age, or by | children between IA and IS years ssroEtipg
 more than eight hours day. was op- ] posed before the House labor committee today by representatives, of South Caro- lima cotton manufacturers. Lewis w. Par ker and W. E. Beattie of Greenvlle, s. C.. and Alexander Long of Rock Hill.