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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-15
JOE REMINGTON
MAY Still Be
A CONVICT
FARGO FORUM SAYS THAT MUIR
DEFER. ACCORDING TO THE
LAW, SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN
SET -HELLsTROM is IN
CENSED.

According to the Fargo Forum
Joseph Remington, the murderer sent
up for life from Cass county, Dec. %
1902, and discharged by former War
den Hellstrom, Nov. IL, 1912, after
the state board of pardons had COM
muted his sentence to thirty years
may still be a convict-a convict at
large. The Forum has dug up the law
which is plain that life prisoners can
never hope to receive any deduction
because of good behavior, and accord
ingly Remington's deduction could not
have commenced until after his SEN
tence was committed. Figuring then
on 80 year sentence, his time would
have expired in November, 1921. The
Forum censures Hellstrom for turn
ing the prisoner loose.
Mr.. Hellstrom was seen by an In
dependent representative in Minot
Monday. He is very much incensed
over the article and talks of starting
libel suit. He says he will offer
reward of $500 for the arrest of
Remington, who is now located at
Frazee, Mimi, as he intends to put it
up to the authorities to clear his rec
ord.
To the credit of Remington it is
board had exercised clemency to Rem
ington created great furore over the
state and caused indignation meetings
in some localities. The two lynchings,
the one at Steele and the later one at
Williston, have been attributed by
many as the direct cause of the COM
mutation of Remington's sentence,
because of the brutality and premedi-
tation Of Remington's crime.
! To thee redit of Remington it is
stated that during the twenty -one
years he was a prisoner at the state
penitentiary, there was not an infrac-
ton of the rules of the institution on
his part. He was a model prisoner in
every respect and for the last few
years was trusty and twice had
charge of the pen exhibits at the in
dustrial show at Bismarck.
He killed Elevator Agent Flett at
Arthur, Cass county. Remington had
been employed around Casselton and
north of there in 1891. Borrowing a
team he stole load of grain which
he sold to the elevator of which Flett
was agent. The latter incautiously
displayed large roll of money
Remington fed with the proceeds
of the stolen grain to Minneapolis,
where he became enamoured of a wo-
man of the town and after spending
his ill-gotten gains, recalled the size
of the roll he saw in the elevator
mans possession. He planned to muir
def Flett and came back to Fargo,
then securing team he drove to Ar
thur. Concealing himself in the hay
over the stable in the power house, he
awaited the coming Of his victim to
feed the horses which furnished the
power for the elevator. AS Flett
crawled into the loft to secure hay,
Remington brutally beat in his brains,
stole the money on the agents per-
son and returned to the woman in
He was later arrested in
Wisconsin, brought back here and
convicted and sentenced to serve in
prison for life.
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PALERMO MAN
Wants new TRIAL
PALERMO PUBLISHER LIES IN
COUNTY JAIL AT STANLEY
CONVICTED OF EMBEzZLE E.
MENT--HAs. SECURED STAY OF
SENTENCE.

j. G. Hoff, publisher Of the Palermo
Standard, and formerly businessman
of this city, lies in Jail at Stanley con-
victed Of embezzlement. He has been
given a stay of sentence until Satur-
day, hoping to get a new trial. He
claims that he can present new evil
dence showing that he is now guilty of
the crime. The evidence introduced
in the trial showed that Hoff was Civ
en- a sum of money to keep for par
ty, but that when he was asked to turn
it over, failed to do so, claiming that
it has been paid him for locating the
complaining witness on homestead.
Hoff's paper has not made it's APP
pearance for several weeks.
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Marie Mahoney was visitor in Mi

.
Marie Mahoney was visitor in Mi
not Monday evening.
Maud Hurd and VIM. Frank, the fu-
ture managers Of the county farm,
We're enjoying the sights of the Mag
ic City Saturday evening.
Gustin Olson made flying trip to
the hills the latter part of last week.
Peter Linnertz visited his south pra-
irie friends last Sunday
Charlie and John Miller, Henry
Frost, John and Mary Maher, were
visitors at Mahoney's Sunday evening.
John Pearson and D. j. Mahoney
are enjoying the early breezes by
walking to the Magic City each morn
ing.
Mrs. John Hagen returned home
from the Minot hospital Saturday.
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M|NOT WOMAN
BURNS TO DEATH
MRS. COURTNEY WHO SPENT
HER SUMMERS WITH FRIENDS
HERE LOST LIFE IN HOTEL
FIRE AT LA JUNTA, COLO.

Mrs. Courtney, who had made her
home in Minot, during the summer for
SIX u.s. AZ urnet . lea".ss. in
big hotel fire at La Junta, Colo, a
few days ago. Mrs. Courtney left
here for Denver few months ago to
visit her sister, but on account of the
snow went to La Junta. While in Mi
not, she made her home with Mrs. M.
E. Dwire and represented Golfers.
She had proved up homestead near
Ray, N. D.
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10 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 9
70 ST. CARL ITEMS. 9
20 o @ o o o o o o o o o o . o . o
John Maher and Charlie Miller
spent Saturday evening sightseeing in
the Magic City.
Andrew Thompson accompanied by
liver Grothe made flying trip to Will
liston Friday, returning Saturday.
Henry says he enjoys those Sunday
drives, especially when the girls are
along.
D. J. Mahoney and John Pearson
are in Minot doing their duties as jur-
ors in County court.
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Card Of Thanks.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to
the members of the order Of the w. F.
"A. No. 1873, and the old settlers as we'll
as to the many friends and neighbors
for their kind assistance and sympa-
thy and also for the beautiful flowers
at the funeral Of our beloved husband
and father.
Mrs. Win Slatky and Children.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-15
WILL BUILD SCHOOL
NEAR G. n. DEPOT
BOARD BUYS WATNE SITE TUES
DAY NIGHT FOR s225o AND
WILL CONSTRUCT $4,000
EIGHT-ROOM BUILDING IN THE
SPRING.

At meeting of the school board
held Tuesday night, the l.. 0. Watne
site just north and west fthe G. N.
depot was bought for $2250 and a
new eight-room school building will
be constructed in the spring. Three
architects have been invited to sub
nit rough sketches Of the proposed
building which will cost anywhere
from $4,000 to $4,000. It will be
constructed of brick, strictly fire
proof and will be provided with cleo
trio lights and a modern ventilating
system.
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Will trade bunch of young draft
mares, many with foal, for land.
Thos. Golfer, at Minot Seed, Grain &
Fuel Co., Minot. Lift
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Surprise James Johnson and Wife.
A number of the friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James johnson gathered at the
home at Burlington Saturday night
as a surprise to Mrs. johnson, whose
birthday occurred at that time. The
evening was spent most pleasantly in
a social way
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1914-07-31

Members present: McLane, Farley
Langley, Siegmund.
On motion the following resolution
was passed.
WHEREAS, A petition was present
ed to the Board of County Copmis-
sioners asking for opening of Section
line, beginning at ) w corner of Sec
tion 10, Township Al, Range q run
ming east to w corner of Section p
Township Al, Range 27, and that the
same be worked and put into passa-
BILE condition, and
WHEREAS. Said petition conta ned
tile legal nurtber Of signatures, and
WhEREks, THE Board of County
Commissioners viewed said proposed
highway and a afnajority Of them were
In favor Of same,
1T is hereby ordered, and, made a
part Of the record of the minutes Of
said. Board that said petition be
granted.
Vote on above, Ayes: McLane,
Farley, Langley.
Nays: Siegmund
On motion the following resolution
was passed:
WHEREAS. a petition was present
ed for the closing of a public road be-
ginning at the w corner of the, n
w of Section 30, Township Al, Range
81, running east on half section line
to S w corner Of n w of Section q
Township II, Range 27, and
WHEREAS, Said petition contained
the legal number of signatures, and
WHEREAS, Said Board of County
Commissioners viewed said highway
and vote upon said question being
taken
1t was moved and carried that said
petition be denied.
All members voting aye on above.
1t was moved and carried that the
County Register of Deeds be allowed
a deputy for the ensuing three mon
this as provided in Section S95, page
22l, Political Code.
Vote on'above propositions Ayes
McLane, Farley, Siegmund.
Nays Langley.
A petition was presented asking for
the setting apart of Township ~,
Range 27, into a seperate school dist
rict and as there is no provision in
the Code for such an act Of the Coun4
ty Commissioners, at this time. it is
hereby ordered that~said petition be
denied.
A petition was presented asking
for the opening of public road be-
ginning at n e corner of S e of Sec
25, Township 40, Range % West on
half section line to n e corner of S
w of Section %, Township 40,
Range % South on half sect ion line
to n E corner of n w Of Section SO
Township 40, Range %, and on mo-
tion same was granted.
All members voting aye.
Board finished checking up Audi
tors and Treasurer's books and found
same correct.
Board adjourned until 8 Il. m. July
22nd.
+. J. CUMMINGS, d. L. MCLANE,
Auditor. Chairman.
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Commissioners Proceedings

July II, 10 a. m.
Board of County Commissioners met
as per adjournment.
Members present: McLane, Farley
Siegmund, Langley.
Following claims allowed:
| Klein Tomsik labor on road tools 6 10
Matt Gillen clerk of election 3 90
} ) Shepard road work 10 80
f Doyle salary May and June so 90
ID l. McLane money paid out
for hauling lumber 8 50
Chas w Wright freight bridge
material 81 40
y A Withrow freight road tools 90
J b Stone serving notices 8 50
! & r kell rent June and July
| freight 81 81
fChas Wright road work 80 90
Silas Standing Bear, clerk of
election 3 90
ID l. McLane supplies for court
house 10 05
IDyIe Peterson road work l47 60
Richard Jones services, milage
State VS. Gardner and Donald 81 so
Richard Jones care Nellie Jrureu
insane 15 IS
Ira Lucas, board Eastman, Gard
ner, Donald % 30
Fred l. Hamilton road work Is 90
On motion Board adjourned until
p. m. ID. L. MCLANE, Chairman.
f. j. CUMMINGS, Auditor.
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July -, a. m.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present: McLane, Farley
Langley. Siegmund.
1t was moved and carried that the
County Auditor advertise for 20 tons
of stove or furnace coal for use of
county buildings.
On motion following claims were
allowed:
G f Manson rental 3 months 80 90
l. w Cline road work 2 90
Thos Ii Green salary April, May
June 156 81
ThoS III Green postage / 90
E L Bridgeman services State
VS. Short 6 90
Moses Good Voice, interpreter
State VS. Donald and Gardner 2 90
CI Manson court Stenographer 10 40
Joe GarneauX State VS. Donald
and Gardner 90
Harry Moran State VS. Donald
and Gardner I 80
Titus Scout State VS. Donald
and Gardner 6 60
Jesse Moran State VS. Donald
and Gardner so
Red Eagle State VS. Donald and
Gardner 5 20
On motion Board adjourned until
p. m. ID, l.. MCLANE, Chairman.
+. j. CUMMINGS, auditor.
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July %, p. m.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present: McLane, Farley
Siegmund, Langley.
Following claims allowed:
James L Core, Statevs Eastman
Donald and Gardner 6 O5
Richard Jones care State VS.
Black Horse and Eastman 60 90
Marion Georgeff labor on road
machinery IS
l. & Hodges Juror fees 8 05
Henry Keller judge primary elec 90
JIG Plummer judge nfimafyelec co
Bon Brier labor and material at
court house 40 co
/ III King clerk of primary elec 3 90
Jesse Brown freight 10 45
w EHollenback postage box rentl0 Is
p III Putnam judge of election 90
Gustay Bloom road work 2 90
Ben Rice clerk of election 3 90
Henry Big Crow judge election 3 90
w III Smith judge Of election 3 90
X j Cummings postage II 90
w @ Farley freight on road drag 90
| G. p Anders. auto hire for Com 00
George Beals road work AS 65
William Pence road work 26 &C
Henry @ Jensen road work 8 0C
George Butler judge of election 3 0t
Educator Supply Go supplies IA 5t
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July Is, , a. m.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present: McLane, Far
ley, Langley, Siegmund.
WHEREAS certain petitions were
presented for the opening and COM
pleting of three public roads, between
White River and Wood, it,was moved
and carried that all members Of the
Boa rd view said proposed highways
and determine the advisability of
completing same.
On motion Board adjourned until
8 a. m. July 20.
f. J. CUMMINGS. ID. L. McLANE,
Auditor. Chairman.
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July II, p. m.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present; Mcf.ane, Farley
Langley.
On motion following claims allow
ed:
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duly 20, 8 a. m

.Uuly ~, S u. III.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present.: McLane, Farley
Siegmund, Langley.
Board checked upRegister Deeds
books and his collections for the last
three months were ndtobe 1904 SO
On motion Board adjourned until
1p. m. ID. l.. MCLANE, Chairman.
f. j. CUMMINGS, Auditor.
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July 20, l p. m.
Board met as per adjournment
Members present: McLane, Farley
Siegmund, Langley.
Board commenced checking up
County Auditors apd Treasurers
books.
On motion Board adiorpned until
8 a. m. July Il.
+. j. CUMMINGS, ID. l.. MCLANE
Auditor. Chairman.
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July Il, a. M.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present: NcEane, Sieg-
mund, Farley, Langley.
Continued checking Auditors and
Treasurers books.
Adjourned until ] pm.
f. j. CUMMINGS, ID. l.. McLANE,
Auditor. Chairman.
July "a, / y. IN.
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Continued 81 Page s Y
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o. motion Board adjourned until
July 3lS, 8 a. m.
f. J. J.,GUMNINes, p. Il. MCLANE
Auditor. Chairman.
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july zds y ~ I'm.
Board met a. per adjournment
Evening star., 1914-07-25
NEW FITTINGS FOR SCHOONER.
Bowsprit and Jibboom to Be Re-
placed on the Ruth Decker

Advantage will be taken by Capt Gas
kins, master of the schooner Ruth Deck
er, of the lay-off OF the schooner here to
unload lumber to supply the schooner
with a new bowsprit and jibboom. The
new spars were made for the Decker at
Elizabeth City, n. c., and were brought
here aboard the vessel. It is said to be
the intention of Capt. Gaskins to add
another headsail to those already on
his craft to make her speedier and a
better handling craft.
Capt. George Conaway. master of the
schooner Mabel and Ruth. unloading
lumber at 12th street wharf. is having a
new mizenmast built for his ship, and
when she reaches Norfolk. on her way
from this city to Newbern. n. c.. she
will stop there to have the big spar in
stalled. The new mast Is made from one
that formerly belonged to a six-masted
schooner that was lost on the Virginia
coast in the past winter. The mast it
will replace cracked under sail pressure
about q month ago, but was temporarily
repaired to allow 1t to be used until the
new stick could be made.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
UNCLE SANS EMPLOYEES
SCORED BY ONE OF THEM
Land Office Surveyor Says They
Consider Only Own
Interests.
By Pop

TT is my observation that government
employees do not look at the matter in
the light Of How much money can I save
the government" or How can get more
work done for the government writes
H w. MacFarren, land Office surveyor
arguing for allowance OF his claim to a
per diem charge dissallowed by the
auditor for the Interior Department, but
rather How can I get my expenditure
through orr How can l get more money
out?'"
George E. Downey. controller of the
Treasury. does not take exception to this
language in ruling on the matter. but
considers it strong argument He does
not take 1t into account, nevertheless, in
ruling on the question, although he al
lows the credit to MacFarren, overruling
the auditor for the Interior Department.
The matter of So goes into MacFarren's s
pocket by the decision.
such language presents strong
argument in favor of an allowance" says
Controller Downey, in his ruling, but
will not be permitted to influence deter
mination Of the question on its merits"
Reflects Upon Employees
1.-The appellant in the case" says the
controller of the Treasury, elsewhere in
his decision. "declaims strongly as to the
injustice of the controller in depriving
him Of per diem which the controller has
not yet done. And in his presentation of
the matter he reflects seriously upon a
large class of government employees
The act of June p. 1913, authorizes sur
veyors engaged in surveying public lands
a per diem allowance of not more than
50. said per diem and travelling expenses
to be allowed to all surveyors here
under.
Surveyor MacFarren Travelled from San
Francisco to Eureka, Cal, by the steamer
Ravill, on which the fare was the same
with or without meals. The auditor for
the Interior Department disallowed the
per diem for this day on the ground that
the meals had been provided. and no re-
endorsement was authorized.
Controller Downey held that per diem
in lieu of subsistence means not only in
place of subsistence but, since the gov
ernment does not make a practice of
furnishing meals and does not obligate
itself to do SO for its travelling employees,
it is a per diem allowance of a fixed sum
which Is to be paid instead Of reimburse
ment Of actual expenses of subsistence.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Pleasure Craft Violate Law.

In spite of the vigorous campaign
that has been going on for the past
year by the revenue cutters and the
launch of the Department of Commerce
to make vessels and pleasure craft
owners observe the law regarding equip
ment and lights. violations continue.
ana hardly a week passes that fines
are not imposed by the collector of
customs at Baltimore, as required by
law.
Esfelle and Blanche. owned at Bengies,
was fined 5000 for operating them in
the Middle river. July -. with pas
sengers aboard after sundown without
shoWine proper lights. One hundred
dollars was assessed against each
launch.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
INJURIES TO WoRKMEN
Three Accidents, the Victims of
Which Require Surgical Attention.

Morris r. Healey. thirty-fve years old,
suffered injuries to his arm and shoulder
Yesterday afternoon as result of getting
caught In a shaft at Somerville's machine
shop. S14 18th street northwest. He was
treated by a physician from Emergency
Hospital.
John King. colored. 2129 18th street
northwest, was treated at Georgetown
University Hospital yesterday afternoon
for injuries to his feet. He was hurt
while unloading stone from a car at Ne
braska and Massachusetts avenues north
west
Burns Price, nine years old, 1919
street southeast, fell from q sliding board
in the yard at Congress Heights School
yesterday afternoon and broke his rtghl
arm. He was taken to the home Of Will
liam Nalley. his uncle, where q physician
set the break.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
The Old Prayer

When the evening shadows fall,
oftentimes do I recall other even
ings. far away, when, aweary OF
my play, l would climb on gran
ny's knee Qong since gone. to
sleep has she), clasp my hands
and bow my head, while the sim
pie lines l said. Nov l lay me
down to sleep, l pray the Lord
my soul to keep" Journeyed long
have I since then, in this sad,
gray world of men; | have seen
with aching heart. comrades to
their rest depart; friends have
left me, one by one, for the shores
beyond the sun. Still the Youth
enraptured sings, and the world
with g1adness rings, but the faces
l have known all are gone. and
I'm alone. All alone. amid the
tfrong, |, wllo've lived and jour
neyed long. Loneliness and sighs
and tears are the wages OF the
years. Who would dread the
journeys end, when he lives
without a friend? Now the sun
of life sinks low; in little while
I'll go where my friends and
comrades wait for me by the jas
per gate. Though the way be
cold and stark. l shall 1nurmur. in
the dark. "Now / lay me down to
sleep. pray the Lord my soul to
keep"
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
ACCIDENTS IN STREETS.
Cyclists in Collision-Three Autos
Are Damaged,

r. NJ. Canady. 2512 Hall place north-
west riding a motorcycle, and J. F.
Crown. 1915 7th street northwest.
mounted on a bicycle. coilided at Mas
sachusetts avenue and 9th street north
west yesterday afternoon and the bi
cycle was damaged. The riders escaped
injury
An automobile belonging to George L.
DraeGer. sol G street northeast, sol
li6ed with a street car at 7th sti eet and
Mount Vernon place yesterday after
noon. Both vehicles were damaged. but
Draeyer ~vaS not hurt.
A collision between a street car and
automobile operated by w. T. Ellis. $50
+ street southeast occurred at Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street north
west yesterday afternoon. The damage
to the automobile amounted to $50
Lamps on the automobile OF Raymond
Ennis. 144 Adams street northwest.
were broken last night as result of
a collision with a street car at 2Sth rnI
NJ streets northwest. Occupants of the
automobile were not injured.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
washington's walk lovers-the wander

washington's walk lovers-the wander
lusters-are preparing to go on another
hike tomorrow, the destination of which
will be Great Falls. If the weather is
good it is expected that a large number
will take advantage of this outing, which
will be through a section not hitherto
traversed by the hikers.
In order to take this hike 1t will be
necessary for the 'lusters to go to Fair
view. the true starting point. on the cars.
Those who care to make this outing are
to meet at the station of the Great Falls
and Old Dominion railroad, 36th and NJ
streets northwest, at 2:30 o'clock. Spe-
cial cars will take them to the station
from which the outing proper begins.
Lewis to Be Leader.
From this point Leader J. o. Lewis will
''hit the trail" down Difficult run to
Sandy beach. and thence over the ridge
to the Potomac and along the river to
the falls. 1t is expected the falls Will
be reached about pm.
Round-trip tickets may be purchased
for 80 cents Those who care to can
buy supper at the falls, although some
plan to take a lunch with them After
reaching the destination. of course. the
Individual hikers will be left to come
home on the cars whenever they care to
do SO.
Leader Lewis will be assisted on the
outing by Messrs. Hannaford. Greene and
Mahr These were chosen from the ranks
of the regulars
Anxious for Recruits.
Leader Lewis wishes to see a large
number of recruits as we'll as regulars"
out for the walk tomorrow. He believes,
too. that any visitors to Washington
would be well repaid if they go on this
hike by seeing not only the falls. but
part of the country around the National
Capital.
Although many of those who went with
the wanderlusters on their early outings
are now on their summer vacations, en-
thusiasm in the trips still continues. Not
an outing is given-that is, when the
weather is good-but what new 'lusters
are welcomed to the ranks.