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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

Last week the supreme court
passed upon the case from Bow
man county wherein one Edward P.
Totten advertised before election
that he would refund to the county
all money in excess Of fifteen hum
dred dollars should he be elected
county judge.
Totten was elected and Frisby E.
Diehl. hts opponent. refused. to
turn over the Office to him
on the grounds that Totten had
violated the corrupt-practice act.
The case was heard before Judge
Hanley. sitting for Judge Crawford.
Totem lost one and appealed to the
supreme court. The body sustained
the finding of the lower court.
lE holding for Diehl the courts
held that Totten's proposition was
in reality bribe Of the voters as
the law provided that the salary of
the county Judge should be eighteen
hundred dollars. Totem was in
reality paying the people of the
county collectively three hundred
dollars per year for the Office as {
sort Of commission.
The courts held that this sort O.
thing would result in candidate
bidding for the positions which the.
desired and the rich men could vel
underbid the poorer candidates an
J thus only the rich would be enable
: to secure public Office.
In view of the fact that the pres
. ent primary law has resulted j
, giving the rich candidate decide
, advantage over the poor one, it
. most fortunate for the people of tn
! state that the courts have held 8
above. The present primary la,
, makes it possible for any sort of
: candidate to make strong headwa
. politically where he is financial
} able to carry on g sufficient can
paign of publicity. This is becaus
the rank and file of the voters {
! cause know none Of the candidat,
! for state Office personally and wi
9 vote for such names as appe,
familiar to them when The
glance over the mass of names {
the ballot.
About the next move that can
expected on the part of the eve
ready candidate for political prefe
ment will be petitions to the legi
lature to dish nut names that "
take we'll with certain classes Of ii
voting public. For instance. a m,
with II scandinavian name is qui
cert.in TO carry the Valley ten
tory strong. In some states il
the Irish vote. in, others the &c
man vote. Hence. in this particul
state it may not he long before '
will see Murphys and Schmidts as
ing the legislature to change the
names to "Murphyson" al
"Schmidtstrom."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

One Of the most dendish pieces of
business yet brought to light in The
European war was the recent shoot
ing of al English nurse who had
spent months nursing both English
and German wounded. The nurse
had assisted countrymen to ge, out
of Belgium and it was this technical
charge that caused her death. Even
the leading Germans of this nation
are indignant at such barbarity and
Herman Ridder. the leading Ger
man editor of New York. has de-
nounced the action in no uncertain
manner. No other event of the
war has done so much to stimulate
recruiting in England. It is NO
wonder that most of the people Of
the entire world shiver at the
thought of German dominance al
the end Of this war.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28
his eyes, but as the doctor was away
he was Obliged to 90 TO Linton.

Ills eyes, UuI rs LIE suoEtoA was away
he was obliged to go TO Linton.
a. u. Ostrum and crew Of car
.penters left Sunday for Henry Azu-
RES place in Porcupine Hills, where
they will build q new barn.
The government hospital built at
Fort Yates last year to take care of
the Indians on the Standing Rock
reservation in need of hospital
treatment. will be opened this fall,
according to Acting Supterintend-
ent Giegold.
Cliff Putnam was over from his
home in Emmons county Wednesday
on business and stated that there
were a number Of threshing rigs
working in his locality and with 9
few weeks of fair weather thresh.
sing would be completed.
The Standing Rock Indian Band
returned Monday from Bismarck,
where they furnished music during
ten days of the State Exposition.
The boys evidently made quite hit.
as Manager Howard says on Bank
3ers Day he was approached by: 9
committee Of Twin City bankers,
who made an offer for the services
OF the band during the Minnesota
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

Carranza is IT now. the United
States and other world nations hav-
ing recognized him as president Of
Mexico. 1t ought to be few
months at least now before our
bIue-jackets will have to selze Vera
Cruz to get rid of the latest Mexi-
can president.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

In view of tae late developments
in connection with the attempt to
get sonie action out Of the local
states attorney in enforcing the
laws Of this state or to get some one
else who would. it appears about
time that the people Of this county
were perfectinR some sort Of or
ganization that viii care for their
Interests and that will be powerful
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

The columns of the daily press
are filled these days with reports of
the administration program for en-
larging our army and navy. The
plans are on most extensive scale
and have the backing of Pres, Wood
row Wilson and the members Of his
cabinet. The terrible war now rag
ing in Europe has brought home to
the people of this nation the folly of
depending on treaties or other peace
pacts. also the folly of depending
on unorganized patriotism to pro-
vide adequate means of support. In
the first place. it is long and tedi-
GUS business to prepare navy am
ply large to care for our thousands
of miles of coast line. And war
of any magnitude would find this
nation mapping in the way of army
preparations.
In an army several things are
necessary which cannot he supplied
after the war-clouds have dark
ened the horizon. Military training
is necessary and today there is not
one per cent Of the fighting popula-
ton of a nation that knew even the
first rudiments of military tactics.
During the Civil War incidents gave
rise to noted story of fiction rel
alive to an imaginary character,
Isl Klegg" Klegg is pictured as
a raw recruit and one of his pet
tricks was to go marching bodily tc
the right when his company had re.
ceived the opposite command. II
takes time to train soldiers anC
time is precious when there is a wal
on. Then. another thing that this
nation requires is an ample reserve
supply Of ammunition. We see
what a terrible frenzy to secure
munitions of war from America,
factories have seized the European
powers. They suddenly precipitat
ed into a fight for their very exist
ence only to find that their miIitar,
supplies were unequal to the occa
sion. This condition resulted il
disaster for the Russian arms tina
came near to bringing defeat
Even the great English nation wa
hindered from pushing the fight o
the same account. All these thing
need close attention.
A million men without prGpe
training and ample equipment are n
match for tenth of their numbe
where the latter are seasoned troy
with plenty of war material.
With the steady development {
ocean-going vessels it has final
come to pass that the Atlantic {
Pacific is but mere stream in TT
way of protection. In the days {
old each castle was the owner
stronghold and was protected by g
artificial stream Of water surroun,
ing it, Such thing would be
joke in this day. Just az rapidly
the great seas on our east and {
our west losing their protect,
power.
Assuming that one of the stror
military powers of Europe should
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

State Fair Iext fall. Notbetter &C.
vertisement for this section could
be had than the sending of the bard
othe biggest annual agricultural.
fair in the country.
Gust Hokanson took Samuel Sol
monson down to Tuttle Monday to
look over a quarter Of land owned
by Hokanson-T Turner Company.
Mr.. Solmonson is looking for q loca-
tion FOR his three sons and will no
doubt close deal for this tract Of
land for one Of the boys and have
the others homestead in the same
locality.
Samuel Solmonson. Of Winona,
was Fort Yates visitor the firstBof
the week and stated that only about
|.one-fonrth Of the threahing in his
neighbnrhood was done. IL favor
liable weather does not act in soon
much grain will not be threshed
this fall. The farmers elevator on
1.-The Missouririver north of Winona
is practically finished and ready to
receive grain.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

enough 10 preVall upon pubic OIL
ficials to do their sworn duty, ire
spective of the effect that 1t may
have on their political lease of life.
There are plenty Of taxpayers in
this county that desire something
akin to honesty and straightfor-
wardness in public Office. That
their rightful demands are not al
ways complied with is due to the
fact that the individual voter and
taxpayer has no organization and
that professional office-holders are
enabled to work their will in more
or less degree first because all their
actions are not and cannot be
known to the general public and
second that it is expecting too much
for some one individual or two, who
has no particular personal interest.
to shoulder the burden.
Any man that knows anything at
all knows that pressure is at once
brought to bear in many ways on
any individual that shows signs of
kicking up a ruction where condi-
tions are not right.
This county needs an organization
of citizens whose interest will be to
see that public officials follow the
straight and narrow path. whether
it be to enforce the law, meddling
in bridge matters, neglect of duty
or an inclination to assume that the
salary of the various positions have
been earned at election time when
the necessary plurality has been
registered.
So far as the management of the
Record is concerned there is every
INCLINATION to do its share as an in
dividual unit in the local govern
ment. 1t is the function of news
paper to call public attention to
matters that seem to need the same.
1t is not proper. however, that any
one individual should be called up.
on to shoulder undue responsibility
= There is always an inclination or
;, the part of many to sit quietly BY
:, and see accomplished those thing.
which are to be desired.
1t is generally believed that onl,
the fear of Lynn's removal has heit
= down the blind-piRgin9 element fol
= the past few months and it is jus
as generally believed that condi
: tions will be worse than ever jus
= as soon as that element believes al
danger past. 1t is time that al
:. right-thinking men of the count
{, got their heads together. A nor
> partisan, non-political organization
composed of all law-abiding cit
80 zens of the county is needed. Wit
:. honest. efficient officials to direc
n the energies Of such an organizt
. tion it would require only weeks
. show an Improvement.
= In addition to the blind.pig ma
" tiers which have been generally di
cussed by the Record this yea
:. there are some other important a
fairs which are to have an airing
= the next few months.
y, The Record will be glad to len
~ its cnlums to furthering any pla
- which will appear to give promi'
- Of improved conditions. Lettel
:; will he considered confidential ar
:. will be used only to secure ide,
!. along this line. 1t is up to Il
p ople Of the county. While
does not necessarily follow tn,
i, some county officials cannot be mat
= to do their duty under present co
"A dltions, the matter can be handle
" much easier by a definite organic
ton. So wake up.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

s.. C. Rhode island Red Cockerels
for sale, all Of q brilliant red and
sired by cockerels from prize win-
ners owned by VIM. Rodman. Of
Eagle Bend. MINI. Foraale by HI
q. Adamson. Linton. N. D. ADV
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28

FOR sALE-1eo acres good land,
g miles northeast Of Hague. N. D..
Emmons county; 40 acres plowed. 20
fenced pasture; small house, barn.
.Rranary. SGT per acre. Secs. Is
and 20, Township 100, Range a..
Henry Leaman, owner. 2701 18th
av S., Minneapolis, MINI.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-10-28
TaIeen.Up.

A red steer which came to my
place some time in August. It is.
described as follows: About one
year old. has red ring around right
eye, rest of head white, no brand.
Ny place is located twenty miles
southwest Of Linton on section IL
1910.
Owner please call. pay charges
and take the animal away.
FRED OCHSNER.
Linton, N. D.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
OF PROFESSIONAL INTEREST

The University of Missouri is each
year training more of the professional
men of the future. The men in the
University, however, form as yet only
a small percentage of the men en-
gagged in each profession in the state
of Missouri
The journalists are probably the
best represented Of any of the pro-
fessional schools. There are seven
students in the School of Journalism
for every one hundred newspaper men
in the state. The teachers come next,
with a representation of nearly three
students in the School of Education
for every one hundred teachers in
the state. The lawyers are third, with
a little more than two students in the
School of Law for every one hundred
lawyers in Missouri. The School OF
Medicine has about one student to
every one hundred physicians and
surgeons In the state. There are
nearly a thousand persons engaged
in agricultural and engineering pur-
suits for every student in these large
professional schools in the Universi-
ty.
And every division Of the Univer-
sity shows an increase.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
Ms and MS.

Editor the Missourian: Is it quite
right that the Ms, so coveted by all
athletes at Missouri and for which
men work SO hard on the gridiron, the
diamond, the basketball court and the
track, be awarded to individuals who
turn somersaults and handsprings on
a mat in the gymnasium?
! refer to the awarding Of letters to
the members of the gym team. True,
the letters &c. T." are placed on each
side Of the M, but the wearerA BY
careful practice. have learned to ar
range their coats in such a way that
only the M shows as they strut down
the street.
Let's save the Ms for the real ath-
letes. MISSOURI.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
The Open Column
A @Movie, Worth While,

Editor the Missourian: The cave
man! Back just thousand centuries
ago the red-blooded man picked out
his splendid woman. fought for her
and tossing her over his shoulder bore
her OF to be his willing. mate. Evo-
luton? Survival Of thes fittest? May
be. Who cares? And yet, what man
strong of body and valiant in soul for
the life which shall be rich. when he
finds what such man seeks, but
says: Oh. for the cave-man's days
Of force that l might go in my
strength. fight with my fists, sieze
my prize, and Laughing at the weak
lings who dared say ME nay carry on
to be mine, mine now, mine for life,
for eternity and all Heyond.. And is
that only the mans idea? What wom-
an, fine of grain. LOVELY in face and
form and soul, pulsing with instinct
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09

to better the world, as red blooded a.
he in her sweeter way, but would like
somehow to be 20 won by such q mar?
All me, It Is no romance and dreami
The fight IL good, though not with
fist. Splendid still mates with splen-
did. and the man Of humblest birth can
make the world see its future leader
and compel the proudest woman to be
his happy partner for their common
life Of leadership and service
These are the sober thoughts when
maybe ought to be at study, after
returning from play that is tingling
still, full Of laughter and mistakes,
and yet gripping in human interest
This is no advertising, except free. for
no pay has bought it from writer or
paper. 1t is only hearty apprecia-
ton, with a hope that others tonight
may enjoy and be better for an hour
and half of relaxation. The public
had seen RobeI. Edeson on the stage
in person, but never curpassing in ex-
cellence his work in this "Cave Man."
The girl, who loves mischief but is
weary of the vacuum of society" in
spirit of banter and rebellion takes
a chance coal HEAVIER and in a week
has made him a lion In her fashion
able circle. Uncouth, ignorant, a
mighty animal; but within a real man.
How his blunders are excused because
the "sociologist" has been living in
the slums so long that he has forgot
ten, how his unmeant boorishness is !
called eccentric and his art criticisms |
post-impressionist. how convulsingly |
ludicrous situations reveal at times |
his humble philosophy and struggles,
how the girl who "has played with
him" becomes hungry for the fine soul
that she surprises in the dough skin,
how he knows her as his mate but
with heart-rending remuneration puts
away from his unworthiness the prize
which he determines to win by fight
With the world, how he wins that
light and becomes the gentleman
which somehow he was from the first; II
hese cannot be told but must be seen.
hope the editor will forget any rule
lbout free advertising and give the
'eaders the delight which was mine
asst night. APPRECIATION. III
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09

the electorate, conscientious repre-
sentatives and senator's will vote as
they think their constituents wish
them to vote; the others will vote as
they please. OF course the present
Congress may blunder blindly into the
right thing. But If it does not. the
people will have recourse to no i'm
mediate remedy.
Next November there win be auoth-
er congressional election, but 1t might
possibly have no Immediate results.
The people might at that election ex-
press their entire disapproval of the
acts of their Representatives, but the
discredited congress has four months
more to serve. And unless a special
session is called. it is over year be-
fore the properly instructed members
can begin to undo the work of the pre-
vious Congress.
Such is the paradox of congress
sional representation as practiced In
the United States. 1t is an inherent
defect In the American system of gov
ernment In England. they avoid the
difficulty by calling elections not at
regular intervals but only when vi
tai issue comes before the country.
While such a system of elections may
have its own disadvantages, it certain
ly is far more representative than the
American plan.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
COMPETING WITH HIMSELF

There's big difference between the
merchant who manages his store in
competition with his rivals and the
merchant who is in competition with
himself.
The latter merchant is daily striv-
ing to outdo himself in business. He
studies how he may improve his own
business methods and give his store a
more attractive individuality. almost
a personality. Service is his ideal,
rather than buying goods with which
he can undersell the storekeeper
across the street He has the welfare
of his customers at heart
Better business, rather than bigger
business, counts" said one merchant.
Good will is as important as profits
in the long run, and unless have in
creased the reputation of my store
for service, honesty, and efficiency, /
count this year a failure"
Opposed to his attitude, another
man said, with a sarcastic smirk,
you can talk about service all you
want to, but the thing that counts is
the profit you get out of it. / buy
cheaper than Mr.. Blank, and I hire
cheaper clerks, and I don't spend so
much in advertising. Therefore | am
able to undersell Blank and still make
bigger profits"
In the short run Mr.. Dash was
right, but In the long run Mr.. Blank,
who competes with himself and uses
standards of service. efficiency and
the customers welfare, is climbing to
success by way of the dissatisfied Gus
toners of Mr.. Dash, who competes
with everybody else and clamors
loudly about cheapness and profits.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
PARODOx OF REPRESENTATION

One year and one month ago the
Congress which convened Monday was
elected by the sovereign voters of the
land. To know what issues were then
before the people, to know what the
public opinion on them was and to
know what principle of selection
guided the voters at that election re-
quires a wonderful memory. For in
a year all could be changed. Indeed,
the most important question now be-
fore the country has arisen within
that time. But not a single member
of the Congress which is now in ses-
sion has been instructed at the polls
how to vote on the matter.
Thirteen months out of touch with
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
Looking Backward
Sixty Years Ago.

The celebrated horse, Rocky Noun
tain Chief, years old and 81 hands
high, is now on exhibition at Lexing-
ton, KY"
"Our cake received! We present our
compliments to our young friends,
with our kindest wishes for a long
life Of pleasure and happiness" There
were two wedding announcements in
this issue of the paper. Under one the
editor added the above comment; un-
der the other there was none.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09

ing for bids, etc. In short, the
necessary legal advertising 10 vital
part Of the cost The controversy over
the city printing at the council NEST
ing Wednesday night shows me that I
have been paying more than twice a.
much as / should. for this legal ad-
vertising.
Please speed the next election day
SO that I may have a chance to remedy
this. A THIRD WARDER.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09

The Pan-American Commission is
still at work cementing friendship
among Pan-American countries,
though you may not have noticed any
material change. The commission is
endeavoring to work out system OF
uniformity and cooperation in COM
mercial law and administrative regu-
lations.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
Thirty Years Ago.

The succession to the Presidency in
case of the death Of both the President
and the Vice-President was the most
important matter before the people
and was brought about by the recent
death of vice-President Hedricks
There was no President pro tempore
of the Senate. and the term of the
speaker of the House had expired. At
that time there was no provision for
the succession of cabinet officers.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
Twenty Years Aeo.

Yesterday the senior law class held
a meeting in which they passed reso-
lutions censuring the Republic and its
Columbia correspondent for publish
ing dispatch which they state was
a Misrepresentation. The article
came up over the fact that the class
had selected Colonel Ingersoll to be
their June orator"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
So I Paw for This!

Editor the Missourian: / own two
lots in Columbia and for the last three
years have been paying for the paw
ing in front of them. The cost of paw
ing includes the cost of the brick, con-
struction work and grading, and the
cost of the necessary legal advertis-
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
Fifty Years Ago.

'Landseer defined photography to
be Justice without mercy"
Brigham Young is indeed a pillar
of Salt Lake His idea of a wife is
Lots"
A paper of this date contained an
article deploring the amount of crime
since the war.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
Forty Years Ago.

'The State Board Of Agriculture
met in St Louis few days ago and
elected Hon. John w. Harris of Boone
president for the ensuing year By in
vitation Hon. ]. s. Rollins made a
speech to the board in regard to the
Agricultural College. The proceed
ings will appear in our next ISSUE"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-09
Five Years Ago.

Much interest was being taken in
the proposed condensed milk plant in
Columbia.
A discussion by the Commercial
Club at one of its luncheons resulted
in an active campaign for better fire
protection in Columbia.