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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
MONEYS AND CREDITS
TAX LAW HELD TO BE
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Mandan, N. D., April 17-Holding
that moneys and credits are assessed
and taxed throgh other channels, AS
sistant Attorney General H. R. Bitz-
ing today announced that House Bill
No. 331, by Burgett, passed at the re-
cent legislative assembly, is unconsti-
tutional.
No Distribution.
The main ground on which the bill
was declared void, was that it did not
provide for the distribution of the
funds collected by the two mill tax,
and does not say whether the state,
county, or city, shall receive the mon
ey.
The state tax commission fathered
the bill and recently sent out supplies
to be used by the assessors. Special
lists are provided on the different
kinds of holdings, including notes,
cash, etc.
Assessors at Work.
This week, the assessors throughout
the state began their work. City At
torney L. H. Connolly of Mandan,
raised the question on the legality of
the new statute with the result that
assessors will today be notified of the
finding of the attorney generals Of
flee.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
N. d. C. E.. Convention.

Rev. H. H. Rottman, Interstate
Field Secretary of the C. E. Union
preached in the Presbyterian church
last Sunday morning and evening, and
addressed the Christian Endeavor So
ciety before the evening service. His
morning subject was "Opportunity;''
evening subject, "Father's Pity and
Love for His Children" In the after
noon DR.. Rottman met with the con-
vention committee and completed the
program. In addition to the speakers
mentioned last week, we will have
President Gage, of Huron College,
who will 'give three addresses.
President Crane of our own Normal
school will preside at the Saturday
evening meeting, DR.. A. D. McCannc,
will be in charge Of the sight seeing
Saturday afternoon.
There will be several good local
speakers at the banquet Saturday ev-
ening. If you have not secured tick
ct for the banquet, 60 after it now.
The convention dates are Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, May 7, and 9.
The convention colors are red and
white. Our merchants will under
stand what to do with the colors.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
WILL LET,CAP|TAL|STS
Do THE FIGHTING
SOCIALISTS PASS RESOLUTION
DECLARING THAT If THEY
HAVE TO TAKE UP ARMS THEY
WILL DO so IN DEFENSE
AGAINST CAPITALISTS.

At the business session of Socialist
Local Margaret, the following refer
endum was unanimously seconded:
Whereas, the workers of Europe are
numbering each other for the benefit
of their capitalist masters, with no
possibility of gain to themselves, and
Whereas, this slaughtering of the
workers by the workers for the mas
ters is largely due to lack of internat-
ional solidarity and preparedness; and
Whereas, the Socialists of the U. S.
may be called on at any time to
slaughter their brother wa age- workers
elsewhere for the advancement of cap
italist interests; therefore be it
Resolved, by the members of the
Socialist Party of the United States,
that
In case of war between the copital-
lists Of the United States and the
capitalists of some other nation, we,
the Socialists of the United States,
do hereby agree that we shall allow
the said capitalists to patriotically do
all the fighting and dying for their
country, and we do hereby offer this
pledge to them and to each other as
Socialists, that we shall under no cir
cumstances take up arms in defense
of their country, nor will we bear
arms in any aggressive move on the
country of any of their fellow capital
lists of Europe or elsewhere, leaving
the defense of all privately owned
countries to their patriotic owners,
who have a legal right to do what
they please with their own property;
and be it further
Resolved, that in case we are forced
to take up arms, we do hereby agree
to use them wholly in self defense,
considering as our enemies only those
who rob US of the products Of our
toll, or who attack US personally to
do US bodily harm or to deprive us of
liberty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
WOULD GUST AUDITOR

i, Crosby, N. D., April 17.-An action,
the purpose of which is to oust him
from office, was today commenced
against w. E. Vadnais, the present
county auditor. The plaintiff is Ed
mund Fry, who was candidate for
the office last fall on the Socialist
ticket. The legal proposition involved
is q very interesting one, and the case
will undoubtedly attract considerable
attention when it comes up for trial
during the June term of court.
Mr.. Vadnais, the present incumbent,
was elected to the office on two tickets,
namely, the Progressive and the Re-
publican. The law specifies that a per-
son running for office must do so on a
certain ticket. Mr.. Vadnais did not
express any preference, and according
ly his name was placed on the ticket
Of both parties. It is contended by
the other aspirant that for this reason
the election should be declared null
and void. Mr.. Vadnais, however, was
elected to the office by safe margin.
His opponent, Mr.. Fry, received but a
few votes. .
The outcome of the action will be
awaited with interest by the general
public.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22

The Independent is pleased to pre-
sent to it's readers this week, the above
picture of the Ward county board of
commissioners, who in reality are the
business managers of this section of
our commonwealth. They have some
very important duties to perform, and
we are glad to be able to state without
fear of contradiction, that they are
performing those duties in a capable,
conscientious, economical manner. In
the course of their duties, many thous-
ands of dallars annually are expend-
ed and it requires the very best OF
Judgment to expend this money wise
ly. They have their eagle eyes open
continually on the tax payers money,
and if you don't believe it, just try
to "slip something over" on these gen
tlemen. Under their management,
Ward county is gradually getting out
of debt at the present rate, there
ought to be noticeable reduction in
taxes in a short time. Of course, there
are the state, township, school and city
of village taxes over which they have
no control, but if the Golfers of these
other organizations were guarded as
closely as are those of our county, the
tax problem would be somewhat diff
ferent.
B. J. Anderson, from the Second
district, is farmer, and owns we'll
improved farm in Mckinley township.
He has rented his farm that he may
devote the necessary time to conduct
ing the business of the county. He was
elected chairman of the board in jan
uary and he presides over the meet
ings with dignity, making an ideal
chairman.
Peter Vandenoever, of this city, is
commissioner from the First district.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
THE PALM GOES TO
NORTH DAKOTA
STATE HAS MORE COAL THAN
ANY OTHER STATE IN THE
UNION-TABLE OF COMPARE
SONS WILL PROVE INTEREST
ING.

1t is safe to say that the average
North Dakotan does not realize the
vast coal beds of the state, and that
North Dakota has the distinction of
having more coal than any other state
in the union, but this is fact. For a
number of years the state authorities
on this subject have claimed that
North Dakota had 500,OO0,000,0O0
tons of Ignite coal, but the govern
ment geological survey goes these au-
thorities one better and have estimat-
ed that North Dakota has 698,000, ,000,-
900 tons of Ignite coal. This fact was
learned by visit recently to the Pal
ace of Mines at the exposition at
Frisco, where the geological survey
have a fine display showing the re-
sources of the various states in the
union.
The following table will show con-
clusively that North Dakota leads in
coal, as she does in so many other
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
GREAT DEMAND FOR
HORSE MEAT.

Copenhagen, April ia largely
increased demand for horse meat to
be sent to Germany is noted in the
Danish markets, and prices paid are
higher than ever known before.
This is surprise to the horse
butchers, as it had been supposed that
the demand for horse flesh would be
more than supplied by carcasses Of
animals killed in battle. But, accord
ing to the Danish butchers, the meat
of horses killed in battle has been gen.
rally found unfit for consumption, and
the carcasses are now burned or sold
to soap manufacturers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
BURNED PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH MORTGAGE.

The mortgage on the Presbyterian
church and manse was burned at a
jubilee meeting Tuesday night. An
interesting program was rendered, one
of the features being the reading Of
the early history of the church. Re-
freshments were served.
Since Rev. P. w. Erickson took
charge of the church several years
ago, mortgage of $4,000 has been
paid and the property is now free from
Indebtedness. A $4,000 pipe organ
was recently installed, gallery built
and other improvements made. The
church was built in 1907.
The Ladies Aid and the Progressive
Club deserve much of the credit for
raising the money to pay off the in
debtednss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
One Too MANY Olaf JOhnsOns.

Olaf Johnson, Rugby character,
was arrested Monday by Deputy U: S.
Marshal Mostad, charged with opening
registered letter belonging to an
other Olaf johnson, who was i'll in the
Rugby hospital at the time. He spent
some of the money and when he at
tempted to get a $500 money order
cashed, he was taken in tow by the
authorities, who knew that he never
had so much money before in his life.
He has been held to federal court
under $1,000 bonds and it is under
stood he will plead guilty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
PECK Announces
farming CONTEST
BIGGEST COUNTY CONTEST IN
HISTORY OF STATE is ON -
MORE THAT 100 WARD COUNTY
FARM BOYS ENROLLED.

w. A. Peck, Ward county agricultu'
raj agent, announces the biggest boys
farming contest ever held in the his.
tory of the state. The following facts
will prove of interest to all farm boys
If any have not enrolled, it is not YET
too late.
NAME: Ward County Boys Farm
ing Contest.
OBJECT: /. To promote diversified
farming through practical demonstra'
ton.
2. To help the boys to help them.
selves financially, which will make fol
better farmers, better men and better
citizens.
Requirements:
l. Each boy to farm II acres Of
land for a period of three years, 1915
to 1917 inclusive.
2. The boys shall be Ia to 20 years
of age.
8. Each plot of II acres must have
Is acres in a rotation of corn, wheat
and OATS acres of each crop each
year, and acres Of alfalfa, ground fol
alfalfa to be prepared in 1915 anc
seeded in 1916.
4. The boys must keep record OF
all expenses, including labor, in rails
ing the crops and of all receipts 50 as
to arrive at the net income.
S. The poducts raised are at the
disposal of the boys but should be dis
posed of to the best money advantage
6. The boys will be assisted in mar.
keting their products as in the sale OF
seed corn, seed wheat, etc.
z. At the end of the crop season
disinterested parties will husk a por-
tion of the corn field to determine the
yield Of mature corn.
8. Instructions in regard to raising
the crops will be sent to the boys from
time to time but no more work will be
done than is necessary for good farm
ing and the best yields.
9. The boys will sign an agreement
to follow the instructions as sent out
by the County Agent, as far as is
practical. -.
10. Boys entering this contest will
be entered in the acre yield corn con-
test for State and County prizes.
Prizes.
The prizes awarded shall be based
upon the largest net income from the
II acres and shall be awarded at the
end of the third crop season. Prizes
are as follows:
1st prize, $250.00.
End prize, 100000.
3rd prize, $4,000.
4th prize, $4,000.
5th prize, $500.
9Th to 18th, 90 prizes) $4,000 each.
18th to 24th, 60 prizes) $25.00 each.
Sweepstakes Prize.
A silver loving cup valued at $100
to- be awarded each year to tn boy Sc
curing the lergest net income from the
II acres.
At the end of the third year the boy
having the largest average net income
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Caught Prairie Chicken in City.

A prairie chicken which in some
manner strayed into the city, became
attracted by the lights in the rear of
the Office of the Independent Monday
evening, and injured one of its wings
in flying against the window. The
bird, a beautiful specimen, was cap
tured by Raymond Dickey, who is in
a predicament. If he kills the bird,
the game warden will get onto his
trail, and if he keeps it in captivity it
is sure to die. The proposition is re-
spectfully submitted to Chief Warden
McC Cutcheon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Leading Lady Injured.

Harry St. Claire, who is here with
his excellent theatrical company, Civ
ing nightly performances at the
Grand, recalls we'll when he visited Mi
not fifteen years ago. We had but one
little opera house located in the old
Martin Jacobson building, and occas-
ionally a sheet of plaster would fall
from the ceiling. One night his lead
ing lady was struck on the head with
the plaster and her scalp cut open,
necessitating calling a surgeon, who
took several stitches in the wound.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22

awaiting a hearing on the charge of
stealing horse, buggy and harness
from M. S. Chapelle of Carpio, in Ber-
thold, taken from the street in broad
daylight one day last week. The bug
gy and harness were found in coulee
near Carpio and the driver went on
with the horse, which was traded to a
farmer near Grano for a pony. It is
said that Lumgre had the pony when
arrested.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Surrev Parents Lose Son.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob State have re-
turned to their home at Surrey, from
Chambersburg, Pa, where they were
called by the illness of their son, who
died before his parents arrived. The
deceased was an older brother of Geo.
A. State, manager of the Scofeld I'm
plement Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22

the James Scofield farm, distance of
fifty miles. The building was loaded
on three Of the McDougall trucks and
pulled most Of the way by two en-
gines. Over good roads, the building
was pulled ten miles day. Some idea
as to the size of the building can be
gained when it is known that the ma
terial for it alone would cost over
$500. The McDougall trucks certain
ly do the business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
FIGHT PRAIRIE FIRE WITH
CARCASS OF A CALF

A prairie fire which started near
Mandan was fought successfully by
several men, who killed a heifer calf
and dragged the carcass over the fire
line for a distance of mile. The calf
was shot, the carcass split open and
ropes and wire from a fence were
attached to the hind legs. Altho the
flames were swept by twenty mile
wind, the carcass did the business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22

ton of Main street and Third avenue
during the rain storm Wednesday
night. The motorcycle was badly de-
molished, the front wheel being bent
almost double, the lights broken and
the machine sustained other injuries.
James O'Leary, who was riding with
Balerud, received a painful injury to
his ankle. The cycle was coming at a
rapid rate down the south hill and Mr..
Reighart was driving west.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Music Club Elects Officers.

The wednesday Musical Club held
we'll attended meeting at the College
of Commerce rooms Wednesday night,
with the president, Mrs. J. B. Taylor,
in charge. An interesting musical pro-
gram was rendered and refreshments
were served.
The following officers for the ensu-
ing year were elected:
Mrs. G. D. Colcord, president; Mrs.
w. J. Brugman, vice president; Miss
Mae Scofeld, secretary and Miss Stel-
la Nash, treasurer. The membership
of the club is growing rapidly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Van Elect Secures Patent,

J. D. Van Fleet, our we'll known un-
dertaker, has just received a patent on
an Identification tag, used to tack on
rough boxes when shipping corpses.
He has already received many orders
from undertakers in Montana and
other states. The tags are very neat
and inexpensive, being made from cut
out marble board over the certificate,
protected by a piece of mica.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
COMMISSIONERS DID NOT
MAKE NEW LEVY

The Independent made an error last
week in reporting the action of the
county commissioners, relative to the
Better Farming Movement. The COM
missioners did not make levy but
merely voted to continue the support
for the year 1915, using up what mon
ey was raised by the 1914 levy. The
commissioners will not make another
levy until July, when the matter will
again be considered.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
REQ the Fifth Arrives,

The much talked of car, REQ the
Fifth, was received by the Scofield
Implement Co. this week and Geo. A.
State, the manager, will be pleased to
give a demonstration any time. The
car is beauty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
% become permanent owner of this

to become permanent owner OF this
cup:
Local Exhibits.
Each year the boys may exhibit
their products at local shows and at
the Minot Mid Winter Fair in competi-
ton for prizes.
Information.
For application or agreement blanks
or further information, write to w. A.
Peck, Minot, N. D.
(Signed) w. A: PECK,
Agricultural Agent Of Ward
County and U. S. Dept. of Agric.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Oscar Kron Breaks Light Post.

Oscar Kron, vice president Of the
Minot Auto Co., crashed into the white
way post at the corner near the Cit
liens Bank Sunday evening, breaking
auto which Mr.. Kron was driving was
not badly damaged.
One of the springs of Mr.. Kron's
car had been broken and as he swung
around the corner, he could not control
the car.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Negro Said Assessment Was Too Low

'Did you ever hear of man who
kicked because his taxes were not high
enough?" we asked City Assessor
Wheeler the other day. Eyes, found
one fellow once, who said he thot he
was not assessed enough, and only one,
and that man is negro, fellow
named Mcfarland, owning a small
house in the southeastern part of the
city. He complained because a small
addition to his cabin had not been as
sessed, and wanted me to walk out to
his place and look over his improve
ments.'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Reeds Jitney Line to Begin May l.

Reeds Jitney Line to Begin May 1.
J. B. Reed will begin operating his
Jitney line May I. He will receive
soon two cars that will carry sixteen
passengers each. He will have five
routes over the city and charge five
cents a ride.
One route will go over the south
hill, another down Valley street and
thru Eastwood Park, another past the
Normal school, and two others on the
north and west sides.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22
Will Manufacture Ice Cream.

New ice cream machinery of the
latest pattern is being installed by the
Minot Dairy Co. this week and it is
expected that the plant will be in op-
Grafton next week. An expert ice
cream manufacturer from the cities
has been employed and very classy
product will be turned out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22

Sheriff Arrests Alleged Horse Thief.
Jack Lumgre was arrested Tuesday
near Grano by Sheriff Nedreloe and
now lies in the Ward county jail
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22

Motor Cycle and Auto Collide.
A new Harley Davidson motor cycle,
owned and driven by Colmar Balerud,
and w. H. Reighart, with his Velie
touring car, collided at the intersec-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-04-22

Moved Large Building Fifty Miles.
Neil McDougall has completed
moving a thirty-ton steel covered
building, 2Ox48 feet, from Grano to
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-19
ATENCION SENORAS:

Quadroline, un elixir para mujeres. Para
dolores, neuralgia 9 congestivo debe to-
marse por algunos dlas. Restablese el es"
tado normal. Botellas grandes pequehas.
Davis d Lawrence Co. Nueva York.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-19
7 dec1a el senior Martinez Nadal: Es

7 dec1a el senior Martinez Nadal: Els
necesarlo que usemos menos ell Jab0n
ole Reuter- para afnarnos la epidermis
que vengamos aqu1 con menos suscep-
tlbllldad para considerarnos aludidos
Fy que aguantemos un POGO mas de sol
+y aguantar la cr1tica serena y frfa que
Sc haga contra cualquier rama de la ad-
lmlnlstracion y para curtirnos en- estas
luchas, porque al hablar yo de que ha
habldo Fiscales en- Puerto Rico Que han
,robado brillantes y que han violado la
yley, y de que ha habido abogados ladro-
nes, nj he aludido al seflor Santiago, en-
Quien reconoZco tanta honorabilidad CO.
mo en- mis- amigos Tous Soto, Aponte.
PARA Cap6 demas notables juriscon-
sultos de la mayor1a, nj al cuerpo DE-
Abogados y Fiscales en- general"
La presidente Intervene y resuelvo
el incidente, declarando que no cree
la intencion del senor Martinez Nadal
mortifcar al seior Santiago, explican-
do ell asunto.
A moci6n del senor Perez Pierret Sc
suspendi6 la session a las 5 media de
la tarde para continuarla las de Ia
noche.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-19
Camara de Delegados
continuation de la 5a. plana.)

ciente, porque ell trabajo de las Comi-
Esiones tiene que supeditarse al trabajo
de La Camara y que 81 hay una Au-
diencia pendiente en- ell Comite del Ira
lbajo, bien puede celebrarla en- uno de
los salones suplementarios, que bien
amplios son, pues nadie ,estorban nj
le estorbaran, y que el trabajo de las
l(Comisiones debe ser simultaneo con ell
de la Camara.
Pide que Sc apruebe la moci6n del
senior Benet.
Aybar Sc opone a la moci6n, porque
en- la Comisi0n del Trabajo estan los
Behores Coll y Cuch1, Rossy y otros y
ademas, ha de ir q informar los senores
. de Diego y Tous Soto y no podr1an ha
cerlo esta noche
Aybar pide una lecci6n de parlamen-
tarismo sobre la marcha de los debates
y ell seilor de Diego Sc la da muy anna
BILE cumplida.
; Pide aquel que la Camara no trabaje
por la noche y Sc celebre la audiencia
del Comite del Trabajo.
! Sc pone votaci6n la moci6n de que
Sc suspenda para la noche y triunf5
por mayor1a
DESPACHO ORDINARIO.
Sc puso a discussion ell P. de la G.. no.
40, enmendando varios art1culos del
{c0digo de Comercio sobre seguros de
incendios, interviniendo en- la discussion
los senores Tous Solo, Diaz Navarro,
Martinez Nadal, Aponte, Coll y Cuchi
y otros, siendo aprobado con enmien-
das en- segunda lectura.
UN INCIDENTE.
Cuando Sc discut1a ell anterior pro
yecto, surgi6 un incidente entire los Sc
flores Martinez Nadal que atacaba ell
art. All del proyecto, y ell senior San
tiago que Sc consider6 aludido al hablar
aquel de los fscales
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-19
Mercado de fr4tas

Gable recibido de la Ofcina de Por-
ITO Rico Fruit Exchange, de Nueva
York ell 18 de Febrero de 1915, q las
SO A. M. Este cable referese a la ven
ia de frutas que nevaron los vapores
"Bayamon" y "Brazos" que salie-
ron de este puerto el 10 de Febrero
lie 1915.