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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-24
Executl.c Clemcr,cy for Frank.

Feeling az do about rais case. I
would be murderer IL allowed .his
man to hang. 1t may mean that 4
must live in obscurity the rest on my
days, but I would rather be plowing
in a field than to feel for the rest Of
my life that / had taken a man.A
blood on my hands"
That Is the reason assigned by Cow
ernor Slaton. Of Georgia. for commnt-
ing the death sentence OF Leo III.
Frank to imprisonment for life. II ii
= very serious matter for the Clover
nor to override the sentence OF q court
OF justice and to commute me sem
tence Of one who had been convicted
of a capital crime. but that power Ii
conferred upon him to prevent any
possible miscarriage Of justice. and
while he may not lawfully exercise MI
power to crafty what Il called maud
lin sentiment" il il equally his duty
to save the life of d convict when
the Governor Ii convinced In his own
mind that there has been mtscAr~8
rage of Justice. notwithstanding tae
demand Of tie public that the seG-
tence be executed. Newport News
Press
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-24
The American Mob.

II there is one thing In our country
that portends serious national distur-
bance and consequent difficulties. II
not disasters, 1t Is the mob spirit that
Is manifested 50 frequently This mob
spirit is not confined to any one Sec
ton In the South 1t finds expression
In lynchfng. In the North and West
It appears as anafchistic street pa
rades and fights between police and
rioters. In every quarter II crops up
in fierce combats between guards and
soldiers and people. Yesterday II
showed itself In violent form In At
lanta. Ga, and tomorrow 1t will be
found somewhere else. and every
where it shows ITSELF. It manifests .
disrespect for law and contempt for
itne constituted authorities. - Roanoke
WorfdsNews. .lsS.ss sslssSs II II. Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-24
Frank'a sentence Connmuted.

Franks Sentence ComInuted.
Leo Frank has escaped the gaiiowa
Governor Slaton, OF Georgia, has c0rl-
muted his death sentence to life lfa-s
prisonmcnt.
No doubt this act will subiect Gov
sernor Slaton TO much criticism ana
ceHsure from the people at Georn5a.
The murder OF little Mary rhAxas,. ID
which Frank was accused and c0x-I
victed, was 4 crime which aroused
nationwide horror and indignation. IN
Atlanta and thruug h0ut un0rRIa NJ
stirred the deepest resentment. Therxs
III not elsewhere. II II generaIIy ~
ueved that Frank committed Siz0
crime. and the communication VI ha0
sentence probably VIII not meet VIM
popular approval ss
IN view OF this fact. ard OF the ftir.
Their fact that his political future may
be unfav0rably affected BY hfn aet,
Gnvsrnor Slafnn II 10 ba the isaoFes ScS =
daily commended for eivine fr15sje
The benefit W the doubt There wss1
and Ii an element o. doubt NJ I'M
cAse II IL possible that Frank 1. III
H9eent. and that ps3sfbfaity WA f3,g
ognixed by the man who held MA gsllI
hands the issnes Of life ana do6f&
The AoAerqQE made 4 klll ixyQ14Ie
ton nj the case weighed the 1Rctrz
carefully ana followed the dfetAto1
'his coEsclezce M ccsntasl tinr ~ ~ y
1enasssd syent y ID
Q9*k &SAA <X ~ X AZ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-24

The Mob vfndicntes Governor SIatsm.
The mob which marc he'd to thu
home OF Governor Slaton. OF Georgia.
on Thursday night for tn epurpose OF
making violent protest against his &C
ton In committing the sentence of
Leo Frank from death to life impris-
onment accomplished one thing: II
vindicated the governors course. II
was the mob shrieking for Franks
life Haat did more than anything else
to focus the country,s attention on .
murder which, foul az all sacn crlnes
are possessed no feature 30 unusual
rs to arouse o nationwide interest," ana
thus clainor for life led to syfch q
shifting and i scrutiny at the evidence
against the prisoner As has never NJ
fore beer known In an ordinary MUIR
der case IN this country With tne ~
snlting discover of the flaWp md INV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-24

Major Werner presents signed
statement. The Times Dispatch states
on unquoted authority that ''tsrey
say" and 1T is street gossip" that
conditions were as bad as ever and
that liquor is being given away lin
generous quantities, VIII the Times
Dispatch give its authority for these
statements? Has il any authority fol
them?
The position of the Times Dispatch
is not surprisingi 1t is the. position
its history and influence would warn
any man to expect the Times Dispatch
to take in any great moral movement
The evidence is conclusive that the
prolonged fight and earnest demands
of The Richmond Virginian that the
law be enforced and the report of the
Vice Commission. which sustained our
position fully, have resulted In an eff
fective campaign for the suppression
OF vice.
BUT THE FIGHT MUST CON
TINUE.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

Halloween is not far off. We dis
like to give the exact date, hoping that
some of the more mischievous young
sters will forget it entirely. Hallow-
cen isn't celebrated in the same way
as it was thirty years ago. Then
boys did not consider that they were
having a good time unless they lead
Elder Baxter's old brindle cow down
the road, tying her under a bridge,
where bossy was fortunate indeed if
she was discovered within day or
two thereafter. Farmer Browns
wagon would be taken apart, lugged
laboriously to the top of his barn and
there put together again to be seen
by the unbelieving owner the next
morning. Buildings were overturned,
sidewalks torn up and many gates
never were found. Halloween, like
the Fourth of July, is observed in a
more sane manner than in the years
gone by and the youngsters have just
as much fun.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Z C. Bakind Powder biscuits

Three cups Ronr;. X to u CUP short.
en7Mg; ; Iea'el teasbo0nfuks K & Baking
Poa'der;; about I cup milk or z0ale,.;; /
keasboonfM salt.
Sift three times, the -four, salt and
baking powder. Work into the flour the
shortening, using lard or butter for
shortening. Then mix to a very soft
dough with the milk. The softer the
biscuit enters the oven, the lighter it
comes out. Never knead baking powder
biscuits; press the dough into shape and
roll lightly. Cut in small shapes and
bake on sheet or very shallow pan in
a hot oven. In placing biscuits in the
pans place we'll apart, not allowing edges
to touch. Small biscuits are better than
large ones. Large biscuits do not have
the proper amount Of time to raise and
bake.
Have you seen the new K c Cooks Boole
Brimful of appetiziug recipes that simply must
be successful every time if the few siinie direc-
tons are carefully followed You would gladly
pay so cents for this valuable book. yet we send
Habsointelyfyee upon receipt of the c, Io:"d GER
tihcate packed in every 25-centCar Of K baking
Powder. JACQUES MFG. Co., Chicago. Su1a.l
cans do not have Cooks Book certificates.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

The Westhope Standard seems tc
think that the Bottineau county news
papers gave all the space that the oc-
casion called for when Senator Nc
Cumber visited the county. The Her
aid does not think so. Senator Nc
Cumber is not only the senior senator
from North Dakota, but he is also one
of the senior members in the United
States Senate. In political and leg
islative circles he is one of the big
men of the United States. The Her
aid has never been supporter of Nc
Cumber. He is stalwart and trains
with that faction. We would gladly
support good insurgent against him.
But as man he is above reproach and
as a politician he plays his cards on
top of the table. His seniority in the
Senate and his conceded ability en-
titles him to something more than a
ten-line local.-Omemee Herald
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
ZINE LAND HUNGER.

To account adequately for the gen
eral rush of Americans to Minot, N.
D., to register at the opening of the
Fort Berthold reservation to entry,
one must go deeper than the mere de-
sire for gain. Only a powerful racial
passion for land ownership would have
drawn so many thousands to the spot.
In the Old World the possession of
land carries with it certain social
position, political prestige which can
be acquired in no other way. This is
lacking in the New World, where the
social cleavages of Europe have not
been perpetuated and land is to be had
almost for the asking. But those who
are lately arrived as immigrants from
across the water and who had been de-
barred from ownership of any of Gods
acres by the social and economic in
equalities of Europe have land hun
ger hard to appease. And to every
one possession Of few acres gives a
feeling of stability and security and
independence that are worth more
than money. The more general that
individual land ownership becomes,
the better for the people and the bet
ter for the nation.-St. Paul Dispatch.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

Minot has plenty of money in its
five good substantial banks, the de-
posits running into the millions, anc
the bank clearings during the past
ten months of this year we're near the
'$10,000,000 mark. The postoffice re-
ceipts for last year were over 5000
and in comparison, for 1901 they were
only one-tenth that amount. Minot
has fine waterworks plant, good
electric lighting system, the best fire
protection on earth, and all the civic
advantages that many of the larger
and older cities have. 1t owns school
property amounting in value to $780,
900 and employs a force of nearly so
teachers in the high and graded
schools. The city also has a live COM
mercial club with a fine cooperative
spirit that is bound to make the out
side world take notice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

have come here from all parts Of
the world, to get their share of the
easy money that has been advertised
far and wide. They will be out and
away within a few weeks. Our own
citizens for the most part are peace
able, home loving, hard working,
thrifty people. Officers in every town
are having their troubles with the law
less element. In Minot, hundreds of
arrests have been made and some Of
the worst criminals in the land taken
into custody. Of the numerous crimes
committed here, no homes or places of
business have been burglarized and
our own citizens have been most care
fully let alone. Most of the hold-ups
committed have been effected against
laborers who have come to assist in
taking care Of our enormous crops.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

Altho comparatively little mature
corn was produced in Ward county, or
anywhere in the state for that matter,
the farmers have not grown discour-
aged and will plant the usual acreage
to this product next year, providing
sufficient seed can be obtained. We
have seen good corn grown here for
years and this season is very unusual.
The corn grown this year has made an
immense lot of fodder, even tho little
Of it grew to maturity. When prac-
tically the same conditions exist in
Illinois and other eastern states this
year, where corn has been the main
crop for decades, North Dakota farm
ers should not grow disheartened.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

A farmer who lives about the same
distance from Des Laos as he does
from Minot, told the Independent man
that he had been hauling his grain tc
Des Laos in preference to this city
because the roads were better. Nat
urally he will do some trading where
he markets his grain. This is only one
instance. Minot merchants ought tc
wake up, take the bit in their teeth
and see that we have better roads
leading to this city. Let's spend half
- much money for roads Is we do fol
conventions. Good highways are trade
boosters.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
WOULD END THE WAR BY
GOBBLING UP AMERICA!
Scheme for Partition of the United
States Set Forth in Mysterious
Document.

Paris, Oct. 23.-The subjoined cur
ious communication written on thick
official looking folio paper without any
indication of it's origin has been deliv-
cred by messenger at the Office Of the
Agence Havas, the principal news
agency in France:
"The United States as the Prize for
Settlement of the Present European
Conflict
"It is stated on high authority that
suggestions have been made in the
diplomatic circles of European chan
celleries declaring that the easiest
solution and the one most acceptable
to all the warning nations would be
the partition among them Of the
United States of America. The Unit
ed States of America are a most invit-
ing prize as compensation for the sac
rifce by these nations, and an ar
rangement on the basis Of the respec-
tive relations of the different nations
is surprisingly practicable.
$50 far from being visionary
scheme for a solution of this great
world conflict, the fact is only too ap-
parent that only a small part of the
effort expended in the sanguinary
struggle, now raging, would have suf-
feed to satisfy all nations in their re-
spective ambitions.
Surprised at Delay.
"a noted diplomat declared his sur
prise that this idea of partition of
the United States had not emerged
sooner, because the land is so large
ly made up of the const: :;uency of all
the warning nations.
"The tentative plan to satisfy thus
the national ambitions of the Euro
pean countries at war, instead of pro-
longing the internecine struggle, is
broadly outlined as follows: =
"Great Britain is to occupy New
England, Maryland, Virginia, North
and South Carolina, Georgia and Flor
ida.
"France is to get the French parts
Of eastern Canada and the states of
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Ar
kansas, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Minnesota to Germany.
Germany is to occupy the states of
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indi-
ana, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa,
Wisconsin and Minnesota.
"Japan is to take the Pacific coast,
the state of Oregon, Upper and Lower
California
Mexico is to be compensated for
Lower California by ceding to it Ari-
IONA, New Mexico and part of Texas.
PRUSSIA will receive Alaska.
"The Panama canal will be declared
free, while the western states, North
and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas,
Oklahoma, Washington, Montana, Wy
oming, Idaho and Colorado will be
consolidated into an imperial crown
domain of the German empire.
Independent Campaign Proposed.
Though these tsatisfactions' are to
he acquired in a concerted campaign,
each Of the several nations is to effect
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

The writer has been reading the
North Dakota exchanges pretty care
fully this week and we seldom open
a paper that fails to record some hor-
rible crime Cold blooded murders are
common. The state appears to be fill
ed with criminals of the worst sort,
men who shoot others down in cold
blood for a few paltry dollars, seldom
giving their victims an opportunity to
hand over their valuables These GRIM
inals are not citizens of the state, but
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

During the present year, more than
$450,00O worth of buildings have been
erected in Minot, record equalled by
no other city in North Dakota. These
figures were furnished the Indepen-
dent by 0. H. Moon, city building in
spector. This figure does not include
the $125,O00 federal building which
was completed early in the summer
the valuation being included in last
years building operations. Mr.. Moon
believes that by the end of the year
100000 worth of buildings will have
been completed in Minot, a remark
able showing. This record will heat
that of year ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

The execution of Miss Edith Cavell,
the young English woman who had
charge of a hospital in Belgium, has
done much to call Britons to the col
ors. Miss Cavell, after trial, was
found guilty of assisting English and
French prisoners to escape from Bel
GUM, and she was also charged with
inducing Belgians to enter the army.
All of England is stirred up over the
execution of this woman. The Ger
mans excuse themselves on the ground
that this practice has been going on
for months and that while warning
had been given, little heed was taken
and that an example had to be made
of the unfortunate English girl.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
the occupancy Of its own allotted terri

the occupancy Of its own allotted terri
tory.
"Thus, it is claimed, would best be
met the rights and interests of the
different nations of old Europe, as it
would safeguard their nationals I'M
der their respective flags.
"Whatever be said about this bold
solution it should be appreciated that
in many ways it is more feasible than
the three successive partitions of Po-
land, which nevertheless are historic
facts.
"Truth is sometimes stranger than
fiction. This alleged tentative under
standing of the powers at war may
be relegated to imaginative fiction,
but it is surely not stranger than the
sober truth, and it might easily take
it's FORM"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

We had strange and startling
dream the other night. In magma
ton we saw every fellow walking up
and squaring his subscription account
and paying a dollar in advance, and
forthwith we were arranging to take
up large slice of that billion dollar
loan, when an insect Started to fox
trot on our nasal protuberance and
brought us gently back to the sweeter
realities of life. Just why is dream,
anyway?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

The report going the rounds of the
state papers to the effect that Walter
C. Taylor, state insurance commits
sioner, was about to resign, is hoax.
Mr.. Taylor has announced to the press
that he is candidate for reelection
and declares there was never any in
tention on his part to quit the job. The
fact that he is now serving a third
term is evidence enough that he has
made competent and efficient official.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Ward county has 1888 miles of rail

Ward county has 1888 miles of rail
way, thirty-six state and national
banks, sixty-one post offices, four hun,
dred public schools, and seventeen
first class newspapers. 1t also has
two and one half head of cattle to ev-
cry inhabitant in the county and is
one of the leaders in this state in the
production of horses and cattle and
also hogs and poultry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
With the Bells On.

A new $50 pound bell will be hung
in the belfry of the Bantry school. The
teacher has grown weary of ringing
the old hand bell that gave the young
sters too many excuses for being tar
dy. Bantry now has two bells and the
Advocate says: eve are coming to the
front nicely"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

We knew that North Dakota would
be discovered in time. William Gill
McAdoo, secretary of the treasury
will visit North Dakota Friday, to de-
liver an address in Fargo that even
ing. His wife, who is President Will
sons daughter, will accompany him.
She will be the first daughter of a
president to pay visit to this state
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

The Optic-Reporter calls the Mes
scnger down for appropriating several
columns of news, 'body, soul and
breeches." That's not much to rail
about. McGahan merely wanted to
give the stuff little publicity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

Evidently President Wilson did not
adopt the "watchful waiting" course in
the wooing and winning of his lady
love.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

Entered June Is, 1902, as second
class matter, at the postofiice at Minot,
N. D., under the act of Congress Of
March 8, 1879.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

For the said special city election
to be held on the 25th day of August,
1915, as aforesaid, the following vot-
ing places have been designated and
Judges of election appointed by the
Common Council Of said city, to-wit:
First Ward Fourth Street Fire
Station.
Second Ward. Mccarthy Build
ing, corner Granite and North Main
streets.
Third Ward: City Hail.
First Ward Judges: G. w, Bene-
dict. w. A. Bibby and Manley
Brewer.
Second Ward Judges: w. A. Pat
rick, Alice Huntley Murphy and Mrs.
f. S. Hathaway.
Third Ward Judges: w. III.
Gowdy, Blanche Hicks and Mrs. l..
Hilty.
The two Judges last named in each
ward shall also act as Clerks of cleo
tion.
The polls will be opened from 2
o'clock in the forenoon until 6
o'clock in the afternon of said day.
C. II. GILLETTE,
City Recorder.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

edged said instrument to be the free
act and deed of said corporation.
In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and affixed my Of
ficial seal, this the day and year first
in this my certificate written.
F. F. LODER,
Notary Public for Oregon.
NV commission expires December
5, 1915.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

Not a property in Ashland but that
can be sold by Tidings For Sale"
ads in less time and at less cost than
through the regular agent channels
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

Keep your kid on the sunny side
of the house. The sun is the best of
all doctors.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

It's impossible to pick out the
prettiest woman in Ashland. They
are all beautiful.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

Get your watch repairing done at
Johnson's Jewelry Store. 97-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

Ashland Tidings wants ads bring
results. u
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

Look out for "The Cows" 22-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-08-12

Get your automobile license and
Insurance from G. II. Yeo. 1S-tf
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-09

The world has seldom witnessed a
more inspiring scene than that wit.
ness in Rome, the Eternal City. on
last Sunday afternoon at o'clock,
the hour for the offering Of prayers
for the peace Of the world. At the
stroke Of three all the bells Of the
four hundred churches OF Rome rang
for the assembling Of the people and
sixty thousand gathered in ST. Peters
alone. The Pope. accompanied by
twentysix cardinals and other church
dignitaries. assembled to the Papal
altar directly under the great dome.
and there his Holiness intoned the
prayer for peace. and it was caught
up and repeated by sixty thousand
voices in unison. rising and swelling
into a mighty volume that made the
very pillars Of the great cathedral
tremble