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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
COUNTY OFFICIALS
/ GET GOOD REPORTS
STATE EXAMINER FINDS ALL
) sOFFICES- IN. THE BEST OF
SHAPE AND COMMENDS THE
OFFICIALS FOR GOOD WORK.

' The state examiner carefully exam
lined the various offices of Ward coun-
ty last week and made the following
excellent report:
Treasurer.
The various accounts of this office
are conscientiously and methodically
handled and all clerical work is neatly
and we'll done. We checked all re-
receipts and verified balances shown
with the banks and found all monies
accounted for. The extensive amount
of cash items represented in the trial
balance are largely due to bonds Civ
en- in settlement with Ward county by
Burke and Renville counties and can
not be considered as Irregular
Auditor.
The system adopted for the keeping
of the records of this office is of the
best and the affairs of the office are
handled in an exceptionally competent
manner. All records are neatly and
we'll kept. We checked all payments
with the payment register and all war
rants issued with the commissioners
proceedings and found all payments
accounted for. All fees were turned
into the county treasury
Clerk of the County Court.
The records of this Office are sys-
tematically kept and all clerical work
is neatly and we'll done. All fees due
the county were accounted for.
County Judge.
All records are neatly and we'll kept
and all recording is practically done to
date. All proceedings in this court
appear to be handled in a conscien-
tious and capable manner. All fees
were accounted for.
Clerk of District Court.
The records of this office are neatly
and we'll kept. We have recommended
a numerical system for the filing of
the various papers coming into the Of
flee for record. All fees were ac-
counted for.
Superintendent of Schools.
The affairs of this office seem to be
very competently handled and very
good record is being kept of all fees.
All fees were accounted for.
Register of Deeds.
The records of this office are all
neatly and we'll kept and the system
aOOpCed IS very gOOd. we nave no
suggestions to make. All recording
was done to date and all fees were ac-
counted for.
Sheriff.
This Office is handled in a conscien-
tious and businesslike manner and a
very good record is kept of all fees
earned, also for all business done thru
the Office. All fees are paid into the
county treasury at the end Of each
month.
County Commissioners.
The financial affairs of the county
are handled in an economical and bus
mess like manner. We believe much
credit should be given these officials
and the auditor for the excellent finan-
cial condition of the county at the
present time. Economy is practiced
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
new P0ST0FF|CF
BUILDING OCCUPIED
THE MAGNIFICENT NEW STRUC-
TURE NOW IN POSSESSION OF
POSTMASTER STENVICk AND
HIS ACCOMMODATING FORCE
THE BUILDING.

After the close of business Satur-
day evening, Postmaster E. H. STEM
wick and his corps of assistants began
the work Of transferring the mail and
Office paraphernalia from the old quar-
ters in the Frank block to the beauti-
full new Federal building at the cor
ner Of First avenue southwest and
First street southwest.
The work of transferring the thous-
ands of letters, papers and parcels,
although a stupendous task, was ac-
complished in record breaking time
and without single mishap. Not one
single article but which was accounted
for, which fact speaks volumes for the
efficient manner in which the Minot
force of government employees are
accustomed to do their work.
The new Federal building is beau
tiful structure, three stories above the
basement and constructed along the
latest lines and designs for govern
ment structures. No detail has been
omitted to make the Minot postoffice
ideal, both in convenience and artistic
beauty.
The basement is constructed of
granite, the first floor with dressed
! stone laid in block design, while the
remainder of the structure is of
pressed brick.
Uncle Sans representative, who
has been on the ground from the lay
ing of the corner stone up to the pres
ent time, is Joseph C. Johnson, an ex-
pert in all technical phases Of con-
struction work. His eagle eye has in
spected every item of material and
every detail of workmanship thruout
the erection of this magnificent struc-
ture.
One unique feature Of the building
of more than passing interest, is the
enclosed gallery suspended above the
entire office, where employees perform
their work. The walls of this gallery
are pierced by portfolios from which
an observer may see every act per
formed by the force. This spying gal
lery may be reached by private pass
ages leading from any one of the four
floors of the building. By this ar
rangement the postal inspectors may
detect any attempt at improper con-
duct on the part of employees.
The first floor is occupied by the
postoffice proper and the postmaster's
private Office. Every detail has been
worked out with an eye single to the
convenience of the patrons and the
security of the valuable and important
matter handled.
The second floor of the building is
occupied by the Federal court room,
and the officials intrusted with the
supervision of postal employees, the
United States Marshal, the bureau Of
immigration and the Clerk Of the Fed
eral court.
These rooms are all equipped with
furnishings that are in keeping with
the other handsome appointments Of
the various rooms.
In commenting upon these rooms,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
WEDDING OF POPULAR
SOUTH PRAIRIE COUPLE.

Invitations have been sent out by
Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Bivins, prominent
farmers living southeast of Minot, an
nouncing the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Bessie, to Mr.. Nels Peterson. The
ceremony will take place at the Bivins
home on the 26th. Both young peo-
pie are popular and a host of their
friends wish them Godspeed in their
journey thru life. The young couple
will be at home at Makoti after July
18th,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
Prosperous Maxbass Farmer in Minot

J. c. Kirn, who located in Minot in
the early days, drove down from Max
bass, 48 miles, early this week, to at
tend the state Sunday school conven-
tion, and to visit his daughter, Miss
Lottie, who is student at the Minot
Normal. He drove his fast PAGER over
in 1-2 hours. actually making bet
ter time than several automobiles
that started ahead of him.
Mr.. Kirn owns section of land
worth a great deal of money. He
cleaned up $4,000 on wheat options
during the winter and says that Max
bass farmers made fully $4,000 in
this manner. We remember we'll
when he moved out onto his home
stead. He had barely enough money
to establish himself on his farm.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
Band Concerts Assured.

The new Minot City Band gave their
initial concert at Eastwood Park Sun
day afternoon. The business men of
the city realize the advantage that
will accrue to the city through the
maintenance of band and are be-
hind an effort to see that Minot has
such an organization.
Blaine Allen, the popular bandmas-
ter, has charge Of the band, which as
sures us Of an aggregation of music
ians that will stand without peer
among the bands of the northwest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
Minot and Berthold Each Take One.

duu ILdCu Lane OuV.
One Of the hottest ball games ever
seen in this section of the state was
played at Berthold Sunday when Mi
not lost out to that fast team l to o.
A crowd of 1900 saw the game. Minot
got but one hit while Berthold got
four. Spillanet pitched for Minot and
Parrish for Berthold.
Berthold played a return game on
the local diamond Monday afternoon,
the local team winning 8 to 5. There
were numerous errors on both sides.
Leig gh pitched fine game for Minot
and Colvert starred for Berthold, but
was replaced by Parrish. It was ex-
pected that the game would be played
in the evening, but owing to the Debs
address, arrangements were made to
play in the afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
Mark Casey of Crosby is Dead.

Mark Casey, a young married man,
died at Crosby Sunday night from a
long illness from tuberculosis. He
had been i'll in hospital for six
weeks. His remains, accompanied by
a sister, were taken to Graceville,
Mimi, for burial. Mr.. Casey had been
employed as an undertaken at Crosby.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17
Fire at Van Wrinkles Restaurant.

w. A. Van Wrinkle has just opened
his restaurant in the little frame
building east of the Scofield 1mple-
ment offices Monday morning when he
started a fire that nearly put him out
of business. A can of gasoline fell on
to a range. The fire department got
busy and had the blaze out when only
$50 damage was done.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17

M. C.. C. Won From Glenburn.
In what many consider the fastest
game of the season the Minot College
of Commerce team won from Glen
burn Sunday by score Of 8 to 2: The
game was played at Dorman's Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
MARKING HEROIC SPOTS

The latest work In memory of an houored
leader Of the confederacy is the placing Of a
tablet at the house where General Joseph E.
Johnston recovered from the wound which re
moved him from the chief command Of the Con.
federate Army In It's labors fer the marking
Of these historic spots tho Confederate Memo.
rial Literary Society Is performing very val
liable labor Just at present, when tho iftieth
anniversary q the Appomattox surrender has
Just passed, and when the gathering Of the vet
rams Is near at hand. the hearts Of our people
are very tender towards their old heroes. As
one Of the greatest of those General Iohnstons
memory has long been honored. This new
tribute to him is OF fitting recognition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
HITTER FIRE PROTECTION.

i Is well that the Mayors warning in his
recent message Of the danger OF . great fire due
to inadequate water pressure Is being consid-
red rs the Administrative Board. II Is to be
hoped that the result OF this consideration may
~ wise action calculated TO remedy at as
carly date as practicable the dangers Of the
present weak water pressure
Richmond Is spending enough money on all
sorts Of projects to be able to afford adequate
Gre protection-unIess she has already spent
So much that she IS unable TO gather her re-
sources for this essential worE We are not
ready 10 believe there is such extravaganza in
cur government as to uetify such a conclusion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
Notable Birthdays oday
Sprfi 10.


Dr. Frederick Ward Putnam, the famous an
tHropolortst and zooloEist Of Harvard Is
seventy-six years old today. For forty
Years he has been curator Of the Pea
BODY Museum at Harvard, has edited its
publications IN all these years, and has
contributed great aid to many institutions
in the fields Of ethnology. archaeology and 20
oloEy. Dr Putnam born at Salem. Mass
April 6, 1899 He graduated from Har-
ward. In early youth he took to ornitholoqy and
was curator of a museum at Salem at the a re
q seventeen. In 1874 he assistant in the
EFoIog4caI survey OF Kentucky. and took part
in the three-year survey west OF the one hun
dredth meridian, made by United States enri-
Heers. IN lS74 he was made curator of Peabody
Museum at Harvard retiring as honorary cura-
tor !" 1909. He was professor of American
archaeology at Harvard from 1856 to 1900 and
was DHd" professor emeritus In 1910. He went
to tho museum OF the University OF California
in 1903 professor OF anthropology, retiring
from active service there in 1903 with the title
Ct professor emeritus He connected with
the American Museum OF National History for
nam has been honored by the French Govern
mcnt with tho cross Of the Legion Of Honor He
Is a member Of many learned and scientific
societies and IS considered one OF the leading
authorities in American archaeology.
DR. William l.. Dudley famous chemist Of
Vanderbilt University. IL hfty-six years old
today.
Anatolo france celebrated French writer is
scventy-one years old today
Honorable Clarence D. Clark, United States
senator from Wyoming is sxty-four years old
today.
DR.. Henry $ Pritehett, president of the Car
negie Foundation for Advancement OF Teaching
is hfty-eieht years old today
Judge William T. Morgan, Of the Colorado
Court Of Appeals, is seventy-five years old to-
day. ut. Rev, Joseph r. Busch. Catholic bishop
Of Lead S. p, Is forty-eight years old today
David r. Forgan, Chicago banker Is fifty
tbree years old today
Honorable samuel p. Felker. former governor
Of New Hampshire is fifty-six years old today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
ORGANIZE VIRGINIA
PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
Officers Elected and Charter ard
Constitution Approved at
Meeting Yesterday.

organization of the Virginia stat.
Juvenile Protective Association wa.
completed yesterday afternoon nj
meeting held In the Supreme Court
consultation room at the state III.
brary Building.
The proposed charter was accent
ed and a constitution adopted
Officers were elected as follows:
President, the Rev. DR.. G. F1ova
Rogers, OF Lynchburs: y-re- preN-
dents, Governor II. c. stuart and Mr.
Albert Roper, or Norfolk; secretary
and treasurer Mrs r. X lNlannixan.
The State trustees are: Or. II. n
c. Maclachlan, Rev, w. A. Cooper.
+. +. Williams. Robert Lecky, Jr.,
Rev Charles HanniEan. Mrs. e. c.
Minor. p. II. Melton. DR.. Frank Up
shur, DR.. Beverly r. Tucker and
Charles p. Cooke, all of Richmond;
Mr.. Albert Roper. OF Norfolk; Mia
Martin, Of Norfolk. J. f. DeGraf-
freely and Mrs, Fred Manvflle, OF
Newport News; r. W. Maupin and
Mary Booth Walker. of Portsmouth,:
Edmund cambridge and Mrs. william
Il. Mckinney. OF Petersburg; c. 8.
Hntter. of Lynchburg: Mrs. c. C. FL
lis. OF Roanoke: Mr.. Frank Darling
and Mrs. Henry Schmelx. Of Harnp-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16

plorer who persisted in the Far North. was
born in England.
is1l--Ceneral Thanksgiving in Portugal on
account OF expulsion of the French
is3I--Naticnal Congress Of Belgium dis
solved.
1S32--Muzio Clementiro the father of piano
forte music, died in England. He was a native
% Rome. and captivated Europe with his piano.
lSe&-President Lincoln signed the bill ahol-
tshing slavery in the District Of Columbia
-S64-Gold Bin passed by Congress, prohibit
ing stock -johhers from gambling in gold and
depressing Government securities.
fNG5--BattIe Of Columbus Ca, the last con-
flict OF tho Civil War fought east of the
Mississippi River.
iS7S-Fight between whites and negroes at
Grant Parish, Ia; 90 killed
1s95--Treaty Of peace between China and
Japan signed at shimonoselI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
WHITE IS CANDIDATE
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
Rock bridge Man Makes No. Announce
mcnt, but Friends Understand
His Position.

| Hugh White. Of Rockhridge County.
who was registered at Murphy's Hotel
yesterday, is full -dedged candidate
for Attorney General OF Virginia.
Mr. White has been mentioned on
more than one occasion. but he has
never given the authority OF his an
nouncement He has not done that
now. but conversation with him leaves
no doubt in the mind of the inter-
viewer that no Will make the race.
Mr.. White is a lawyer OF note In his
section of tho State and II known
throughout Virginia as one Of the or
plan OF tax revision. adopted by the
special session Of the General AS
sembly, of which he was a member.
Expected To Run.
He has hesitated and still hesltates
about reaching a definite decision be-
cause Of his practice In Lexington and
In Rock bridge County, and because Of
the fact that he Is loath TO leave home
for "A fouryear stay in Richmond at
a personal sacrifice. However, il can
be said that without doubt IL Is his
present intention TO become candi-
date before the people Of Virginia for
the place now occupied by John Gar
land Pollard.
No other candidate is now in the
field. Christopher Garnett, present
Assistant Attorney General, has been
mentioned, but has as yet made no
announcement. II is possible that. in
due season, he will state his intention.
but for the present il is not known
what he win do.
Assurances have been given the
Rockbridge County man from many
sources that he will receive strong
support should he run. Mr.. White has
been Identified with what is known
as the anti-machine faction of the
Democratic party, but 1t is not be-
lieved that he will be violently OPP
posed by the other faction.
Mr.. White has left Richmond for
Lexington.
Mr.. White. who is also mentioned as
a probable candidate for Congress
from the Tenth District against Con-
gresham Flood, has just announced
his candidacy to succeed himself as a
member of the State House of Dele
gates.
Mr.. White declares that he will lend
all the honest effort he can toward the
enactment of laws putting Statewide
prohibition into effect.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
General Comment
The Emotional side OF War,

Devotion 10 ones country, rising such a
height that one willingly gives all and suffers
all Is q noble human sentiment--though by
nc means tho nobest. for strong flavor Of
sethshness inheres in 1t. For the final eluci-
daton of that question sec tho fifth chapter
Of Matthew. verses forty-three TO forty-eight
But the noble. sentiment Of devotion to ones
neighhors Is not what sustains war. War feeds
on hate. AS this war has progressed It's lit
erature has disclosed that very clearly. All
for Germany or Ali for Britain, Is not enough
TO keep II going. Its real emotional fervor is
better expressed by Blast the Dutch. or Curse
the English!
Merely loving ones country Is not accept
able to Mars What that grim Ivsssged di-
Vnity particularly requires Is hatred for some
other country. If YOU could analyze the spir-
itual contents OF the YOU would find that
the will to protect comprised about three
parts, while the will to destroy comprised
seven parts. Wars real appeal is to the low
passion, not to the Enthusiastically Evening
Post.
Italy continues to maintain n strictly riot
Gus neutrahty-New York American
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
PANAMA PAYING

Reports from TIE operation Of the Panama
canal from Tie date * Sta opening to the pres.
eni. pohlishcd hv tho National Chamber Of
commerce. show that
.-Thouxh IL fs NOT pe' oeelar.- onen fef
staps passed through the Panama Canal
fetwsen August 15. 1a14 and February
"a fa1b ToHs we're f2G26.s32"
II a. Of course. mol possible to state at tile
time Just vhat is The relative earning power
TX tho canal III rollars and cents Uncertainty
- 10 whether slides might not descend their
|shtps in passage has doubtless restrained mary
.captains from attcinptine the passage. The war
asnd the falling o4 IN ocean travel consequent
thereto is an even greater reason why there has
not been larger amount Of shipping going over
the new route. II should be recalled that the
danger OF enemy ships lingering about the canal
2to pick of those IN PASSAGE az soon they
emerged from the threomle limit doubtless
aperated 10 lessen the number Of ships that
passed through Panana b tie carly stages Of
the war before uc British Navy secured ab,
|DOlute mastery 81 the sea.
E Taking all these opposing circumstances into
|eonsideration the rolere Of business done by
EEahe canal in It's first months Of operation. even
'kefore an official opening. should be highly
ltIaktfying TO those interested in the interest
EkhArxes or the money invested in tbc canal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
LEE AND BRTTI &

Northern lecturer before a Baltimore al.
i teuce recently got himself in very bad - com
pairing Lce 10 rrutus, saying that both fought
: rder the flag Of treason" Whcreupon a South
ern woman In the audience burst forth with
IN extemporaneous Grafton that Is said TO aare
eantured not only the audience. but the lee
tarer The woman. we are told, receivoi the
warm congratulations Of the members, AMI the
lecturer "thc courtesy due guest Of the city ?
Evidently Baltimore is still half Southern. both
in scntiuent and courtesy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16

headquarters or the board here that
CITIZENS who are anxious to screen
their houses against mosquitoes are
experiencing some difficulty In getting
wire netting with a sufficiently small
mesh TO bar the pest. They state that
most or the wire netting on sale IL
twelve meshes 20 the inch. This IN
sufficient To keep out flies. but II Of
Iers slight obstacle TO the mosquito.
me hoarq has recommended for
screening purposes fourteen mesh
wire netting. covered with thin coat
of paint or unpainted sixteen mesh
screen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16
Thaw Case TO Come up Monday.

New York, April l5.-Harry X.
Thaw's habeas corpus proceedings, in
which he wants his sanity determined,
came up before Supreme Court JUS
tice Newburger this afternoon. but
after John Il. Stanchfeld had heard
argument In behalf of Thaw the court
decided that since the proceedings will
probably require the taking of large
amount OF testimony 1t would be ad-
v!sable to adjourn the matter until
NEXT Monday. 1t is possible. however.
that decision which is expected from
the appellate division Saturday will
make the proceeding unnecessary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-16

fered no dimi@ution in popularity With the COM
Ing Of the war Competition, neither q outlaw
bali clubs. nor foreign battle grounds has
dimmed the ardor o. the fan, who viii follow
the fortunes % Chrsty Mathewson. Walter
johnson aud all the rest Of the diamond stars
through another spring, summer and fall, and
then dream OF them again during another win
ter