Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-07
x. "AS to Mr. LxQenSOn"

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The weekly newspapers of the state are probably
saying the least that has ever been said just prior to
an approaching state campaign, hut when a candt-
date for Office receives mention of the fact that his
election is practically assured, it cap be almost taken
as authentic information. Especially does this apply
to State Auditor Jorgenson, who will seek reelection.
From the extreme northern part of the state, the
Milton Globe expresses sentiment regarding MI: Jor-
censor as follows: ~.
- Carl o. Jorgenson,2 now serving his first term
as state auditor, has made good-perhaps more SO
than any other man who has ever. held this office.
He has devoted his entire time to the duties Of his.
ONCE and has done so capably. having mature expe-
rlence, gained after several years of, faithful service
as deputy state auditor. There should not be a
dissenting vote in tine Republican party against, Mr..
Jorgenson. His work is being well done and his
term in Office has been marked by ~a#*strtct, business:
like management of its affairs. One good term de-
serves another. sE VI.
The Ward County Independent, another paperain
the northern part Of the state. expresses confidence
in the present state auditor in the following: =
Progressive Republicans are said to be trying TO
set State Auditor Carl Jorgensons scalp. They
accuse hin. OF going over to the stalwarts. The qles-
ton that ought to be considered is whether or not
NJ. %Jorgenson is making good?' We are getting tired
Of this everlasting Progressive" .Stalwart fight, which
has como to- mean ABSOLUTELY nothing in North Ia
kota.'' rm, N. r2
= Til commenting on the above paragraph, the For
man NcwsInacpendent, published in Mr.. Jorgenson's
homo county. says: & 52- NV
Carl" hasSsbteen a sad stumbling block in the way
Of those who would roll: the state htrea~ssry-thats
all: During the past twofs1 earfEs he. has made open
/ war on thse 4gy~rafters. who$ call themselves progres.
sives. and they want his scalp, sBnt the honest
people of the state are behind MI. Jorgenson. they
have found him ION the square, s
Secretary Rcdfeld is e~x-oficio e~xplainer of bust
ness conditions.
E Prayers over the Mexican situation SHOULD be
addressed to. BilMken. sanTa#u
The English papers seem to think that it is about
time for the watchful walters union to go on a strike.
1t is gratifying to learn that no. more changes in
income tax regulations will be made until after next
Sunday. s..! w .#s
Y: People who invest in railway stocks will hereafter
take the precaution to set aside enough money to
pay assessments III a+
H. . ..--.-..-..- .-a-.EH IL -
!, The peace pact between Mr. Bryan and DR.. Barth.
oadt. did not require that either surrender his views
On grape juice and beer. .SS@@5 - s#%%gs
s&I ~ IN
IS s. The President does not aim to have any more
White Ho%uset4@weddings until he gets through paying
the bills for the last one.
VI Even the shippers would favor an increase in rail.
way rates il the particular articles Of merchandise
they handled were not. affected. a@%
If Mr.. White is correct about the meaning Of the
Hay.Pauncefote treaty. all the Senators who voted
to- ratfy it should enter pleas Of insanity.
It is improbable that Prof. Taft will accept the
presidency Of any college, with al, the ~exactions OF
administrative details. His present place seems to
be fully to his liking.
The person who. has been reading that handbook
on military etiquette to Gen. Villa must have turned