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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18
BRIEF STATE NEWS
1t is "The Divine Right of Kings"
We want to hand a swat.
For the Divine right of kings
Is only Divine rot!


o o O
A building boom is expected at
Wildrose this summer.
A new moving picture house has
been opened at New Rockford.
The citizens of Garrison have voted
to incorporate as city.
The Hannaford band recently held
social at which $40 was realized.
A new depot and roundhouse are
among the improvements promised at
Stanley.
A contract has been let for the con-
struction of the new Masonic temple
at Cooperstown.
The Sons of Norway at Enderlin
are planning for a big celebration of
Norway's natal day.
Someone set out poison at Balfour
last week and N. B. Anderson's bull
pup is dead as result.
Cecil Pickett of Wildrose received
a severe scalp wound while attempting
to crank a gas tractor in the Great
Northern yards.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

What will the Alb G nations do in
the present Mexican crises is one OF
the problems that only time can solve.
There is always dangerthat the Latin
American countries will look upon
any Intervention as an act OF agg1 g.
sion on the part of the United States,
rather than a punitive compaign Tor
the purpose of avenging the murders
of American citizens on American
soil by Mexican bandits. You never
can tell, in dealing with a Latin
American, just what queer twist his
IDEAS will take. And there lies be-
hind his distrust of Americans. of
course, the fact that Roosevelt seized
the Panama canal one under strong
arm methods, and that the United
States acquired q vast territory from
Mexico i'll the Mexican war of seventy
years ago.-Aberdeen News.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
A "Primitjvev Painter.

Henri Rousseau, Il man who used to
hold Il minor government position in
France, was for Il quarter of q century
the joke of artists and art students in
Paris. For years il the independent
salon he showed daubs which had not
the most distant linship with art.
Some of his famous pictures were a
Lady on a Sofa In a Jungle" u Tiger
In a Jungle a "Nigger In a Jungle"
He affected jungles. which consisted of
~innumcrable parallel green lines to rep
resent grass; the tiger was a painted
wooden toy; the lady looked as if she
had come out of Noah's ark. The I'M
fortunate Rousseau went on Exhibiting
the same sort of work every year. and
the painful thing was that he gradual
ly became a celebrity. Sinister humor-
lists told him he had genius. and he
took himself quite seriously. Il an a
real primitive,'' he would say. Some
practical jokers wen went the length
of buying his pictures.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

The federal authorities are taking a
part in the work of rounding up live
stock rustlers in the country along the
Missouri, and recently arrested four
men on charges Of selling live stock.
1t is charged generally that whites who
steal live stock below the Cheyenne
river get them into the hands of their
assistants north of that stream, and
that the stock taken north is worked
the other way, and the federal authori
ties are interested in putting a stop to
the work on the reservations, as well
as are the white owners to protect
their stock on their farms, and joint
action is more likely to get the offend
ers into the net of the law, than each
working separately could accomplish,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

AS the result of general abuse of the
general delivery window service at the
postofiices throughout the country, the
postal department at w ashington has
established some strict regulations,
notice of which has been sent to all
offices in the United States. In the
future all permanent residents receiv-
ing their mail general delivery will
be obliged TO fill out a blank form Civ
ing reasons. No minor will be per
mitted TO receive mail by general de-
livery unless they present a written
order from their parents, and other
regulations will be in vogue. By the
new system it is hoped that the use of
the general delivery to carry on clande-
slime correspondence may be abolished.
WATERFOWL aerald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

A force of Mex'cans, headed by Vii
la, crossed the line and killed a number
in Columbus, New Mexico. This has
caused the United States government
to enter into a formal agreement with
the government of Mexico to allow
troops from this side to enter that
country and co operate with the armed
forces there in capturing the outlaws
and maintaining order.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Until a ruling by the United States
supreme court in the appeal in the
Arkansas case, attacking the consti-
tutionality of the United States mig.
ratory bird act is announced, federal
inspectors will continue to secure
evidence for use in prosecution of
violators of the federal regulations.
This is the announcement made by
Henry Barmeier, district Inspector
under The United States migratory
bird law.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

State politics seem to be a little
slow in getting under way this year.
Whether The primary election is to be
held on the fourth Tuesday in May or
the first Tuesday in June, it is only a
few weeks distant and with the ex-
ception of the governorship none of
the state offices are being sought
after much at the present time. The
reluctance of candidates in announc.
ing themselves is probably due in 2
measure to the muddle which arose
regarding the primary date. Geo
W. Egan, Peter Norbeck and r. O.
Richards are out for the governor.
ship, but aside from these men pros.
p~ective state office seekers are keep.
ing mighty quiet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

The Lead Call says that under the
e regulations the county commits
sioners are powerless at this time in
the year to make tax adjustments. ex-
cept in a very few specified classes of
cases, The law provides that all ad
justments must be made by the board
of equalization, which meets early in
the fall, and after that the commission
ers have authority to make only
changes where an evident error has
occurred or where the person taxed is
shown to be financially unable to pay
taxes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
OUR BUFFALO RlcKELs.
They Garry a True Portrait of the
American indian.

American Indian.
The indian head and buffalo nickelS
were first put in circulation Feb. %,
1918, at the ceremonies inaugurating
the memorial to the North American
Indian at Fort Wadsworth, when the
new coin was produced by DR.. George
+. Kun2. The first one was given to
President Taft, and others were dis
tributed among the Indian chiefs pres
ent.
The design vas prepared for the
treasury department by James Earle
Frazer, who was one of Augustus st,
Gaudens' assistants at Cornish, n. H.,
and who did the st. Gaudens medal
for the Pan-Ameriean exposition. the
worlds fair and the Roosevelt bust foi
the senate chamber at Washington.
The Indian head, which is in profile,
showing the head feathers, coarse, half
braided hair and thin, scanned face, is
presented as Il true portrait" Of the IN
dian type rather than a romantic ideal
iZatiOn.
Gardner Teal. defending the new
coin against criticism that greeted its
first appearance, called it the presenta,
ton of "a real Indian, commemorative
in a fitting way the noble red man.
The buffalo, lie added, stands in
many ways as an equally noble symbol
in u history'S progress."-New York
Times.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
HISTORIC BRENNER PASS.
This Alpine Gap Is a Famous Pathway
For Great Armies.

The mighty Bremen pass is the Their
mopylae of Tyrol. From times imme-
mortal the northern tribes have sought
the relincments and culture of the
south over this wonderful Alpine sad
die, first in fame among all the gaps in
the rugged Alpine defenSes against the
north, and n way which has echoed to
the dying cries Of warriors and clash
Ing accouterments of myriad Roman
legions and to the noisy disorder of
the passage OF many armies through
more than 1000 years Of restless his
tory.
Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital, is at
the northern terminus of this way,
while Botzen, the largely Lattnized NE
trepolis Of the south, lies 5000 feet be-
low. Innsbruck is exclusively of the
northland, surrounded by plums, APP
pies and fir trees, and Botzen, like Italy
beyond the mountains, is in the midst
of a region of vines, figs and olives.
Historic points crowd one another
along the Bremen. Guidestones of the
time of Caracalla and Septimius SIEVE
rus have been found buried here. Some
of the worlds greatest generals have
Travelled this path, north and south,
and here the Tyrolese peasant, An
dreas IIofer, the simple, untaught Aus
TRAN hero, proved himself greater than
II of the best officers of Napoleon
National Geographic Bulletin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
TlRELEss INSECTS.
Built For the Strenuous Life, They Are
Never Weary

w 49, ~ III S'S
Never Weary.
In "Insects. Their Life Histories and
Habits" Harold Basin, the entomolo-
gist, says that, contrary to popular be
lief, spiders are not insects. Insects
have six legs, neither more nor less.
is that it has wings, sometimes two.
more often four. Spiders have eight
legs and nc wings; therefore spiders
are not insects.
Insects have no backbones and no
skeletons, says Mr.. Basin. but skins
with a hard. durable surface called
chitin, which makes up a light shell of
armor that forms the outside of the
body, to the inside of which the mus
cles are attached.
Insects do not breathe through their
mouths, but through holes in their
bodies, called ~splracies. Insects have
neither veins nor arteries. The blood
is pumped directly from the chambered
heart into the body cavity, where it
bathes and nourishes the organs. In
sects have wonderful and enviable di.
gestfve organs and feed upon and di
gest almost any substance from which
nourishment may be extracted.
Because of the way they are built in
sects are particularly fitted for the
strenuous life. and a tired insect is a
thing unknown. They are always busy
travelling, buz2ing, biting or seeking
some work to do.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
Portuguese Burial Custom.

They have an unusual mode of burial
in Portugal Instead of the headstones
and monuments of the g%raveyards of
other countries the cemetery of Lisbon
shows rows and rows of tiny chapels
ranged in long avenues bordercd by
cypress trees. The Portuguese are
reluctant to bury their dead out of
sight, and these chapels serve as NOR
tuaries for the coffins, which are placed
on the shelves within. Through the
iron grills the eye discerns small al
tars and flowers cleaning through the
subdued light Of the interiors.-Man
chester Courier.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Charles de Bourbon, high constable
of France, died in %conquering Rome.
which his leaderless soldiers straight
way sacked. For this crime it was
necessary to find a s%capegoat, so con
July 26, 1927, in the presence of King
Francis L.. on his seat of justice, as
sisted by the peers of France and the
assembled chambers, lean de Surie,
first usher of the court, called Charles
de Bourbon three times-at the bar of
the parliament, at the marble table
and at the ~" Die steps-and then re-
ported that the said De Bourbon had
not appeared. The sentence was drawn
up, then soiemnly read, The conneta-
bic de France, dead, was condemned,
his goods returned to the crown, and
the door of his palace by the Louvre
was painted yellow"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
In Its Grateful Shade,

II have aimed at health and happi-
ness. When confronted with IA for
midable obstacle" said Sir George Reid
on his SEVENTEEN birthday, u have al
ways first tried to knock it over. Fail
ing this, l try to get around it: failing
that, to get over it or under it. If | did
not then succeed | have been content
to lie down in its grateful shade, prais-
ing the obstacle as a blessing in dis
guise."-London Standard.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
FOR GOVERNOR, 1916
HON. A. E. HITCHCOCK, of Mitchell
BILL IS PASSED BY SENATE

Washington, March 1e.-The SEN
ate last week passed Senate Bill 1868.
which provides that a homestead en-
tryman who is unable to secure an
additional entry because there is no
land contiguous to his original entry,
may be permitted to make an addi-
tional entry of non contiguous land.
This bill was introduced by Senator
Sterling who secured a favorable re-
port from the senate committee on
public lands. The act provides that
the additional entry shall be in rea
sonablY compact form and subject 10
the present provisions relating to Inn
proyement, cultivation and final
proof.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Fred 3. Rowe Of Fort Pierre, one
q the leading democrats of Stanley
connty. has filed an afidsyit with the
se~ecretary Of state, Is 4 candidate as
delsgate 70 the National Democratic
.conyentton ct st. Louis, giving Will
ION e his presidential choice. Rowe
q one q the list who refused to get
Into line With the Johnson.G Candy
naeting n Mitchell, which resulted.
ID the filipg of ofiidayits for 8 listsof
delegAtes III the 81. Louis con.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Because of my interest and faith in
children | have at last decided to
run for Superintendent Of Schools of
Hughes County subject to the will of
the Republican voters at the May
primaries. l am a Normal grad
uate, hold a state certificate, and
have had thirteen years experience as
q teacher. The support of all who
are interested in the welfare of chill
dren is earnestly solicited.
GRACE b. MATTEsoN,
Knoll, S. OAK.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
Unfair Suuoes+;on

Wife-Do you think Tommy disturbs
u neighbor with his drum? Husband
I'm afraid so. The man next door
made him a present of a nice new
knife today and suggested that Tom
my should cut open the drum and
spend the money that is inside.-Mil-
waukee Free Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

| hereby announce my candidacy
for a second term as Commissioner
from the lst District of Hughes coun-
ty at the coming Republican pri
maries and your vote will be appreci.
Rted. HARRY G, LUMLEY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

About April 1. a crew of seventy
five men will begin the planting of
700, 900 young trees on the denuded
slopes of Pixies peak a Cascade.
The area to be planted this spring,
consisting Of 742 acres, forms part of
the Colorado Springs watershed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

hereby my candidacy for
a second term as Register OF Deeds OF
Hughes county subject to the coming.
Republican primaries, and your sup
port will be greatly appreciated.
LAWRENCE LAWLER.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

In the supreme court Monday At
torney General Caldwell moved the
adoption OF the referees in the dis
barment proceeding against George
w, Egan, and flied with the court his
brief in the matter. A general denial
of the charges was filed by Egan. and
no appearance made.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

The p~ostofice department tells us
that over 500, 600, 600 a year is lost in
the United States through wildcat"
schemes promulgated through mails
alone. And this is but one channel
of fraud.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
Announcement

1 wish to announce myself a candi-
date for Clerk of Courts in Hughes
County on the Republican Ticket,
subject to the will of the voters IN
the May Primaries. l solicit the sup
port of all Republicans.
l.. e. OLDAKER.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

The senate judiciary sub-commit-
tee considering the nomination of
Louis d. Brandeis to the supreme
court, has completed its public hear
ings and adjourned until Mar. "a,
when it is expected a vote on the
recommendation to the full commit
tee will be reached.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Representative Dyer, national com
mander of the Spanish-American
War Veterans, has sent a request to
all state commanders to notify him
how many men are available for SER
vice in Mexico, if q call for volnn-
teers is issued. Dyer thinks he can
raise so, 0 men.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcement for the Offceof Sheriff
/ hereby myself as candi-
date for the Republican nomination as
Sheriff of Hughes county, South Da-
kota, at the 1915 primaries.
G. W. RonRER.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

thereby announce that l am a can
didate for the Office of Clerk of Courts,
at the June 1916 primary election. on
the Republican ticket.
JAMES T.. SLINDEE.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
Announcement

I hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for County Auditor at the 1916 pri-
maries.
j. r. ERICKSON.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
MOT the Last

The Wife-Those trousers of yours
look as if they We're on their last legs.
The Husband Well. they're not.
Johnnie will have to wear 'em after !
get through with 'em.-Chicago News.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
Announcement

l am a republican candidate for
States Senator in the coming primaries
from the Oath District, Hughes and
Sully counties. Your support is earn.
estly solicited.
G. III. JAYNEs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
For Sheriff

/ am a candidate for the republican
nomination as sheriff at the coming
primaries. / need your vote.
j. w. LAUGHLIN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Would they could sell US experience,
though at diamond prices. But. then.
no n would $ the article second
hand-Balxac.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
Announcement

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Republican Nomination
as States Attorney at the 1916 Pri-
maries.
HOWARD G. FULLER.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
coUNTy OFFICIAL PAPER

Entered at the Post-OHice atPierre. South Da-
kota. as mail matter of the second class.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16
Announcement

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
didate for the Republican nomination
az County Auditor at the 1916 Pri-
maries. j. A. LAUG HIN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Edgar Hornby q Flandreau, has an
nounced his candidacy for the republican
nomination for state treasurer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

PUBLISHED AT THE STATE CAPITAL
$3.50 PER YEAH IN ADVANCE.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-03-16

Mr.. Julien Goudeau. Erwinvile, La,
suffered with catarrh of tie stomach.
He did not know what his trouble was.
He was unable to work. Could hardly
cat anything. After taking Peruna a
short time he is now in perfect health.
He says: 81 am now doing all my
work. | am confident that any one
suffering as L was could be cured by
PerunG,"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-30
Dodge Brothers Car
Is Used as Scout

Masaachuaetta has stepped 10 The front
IN f1rthering military preparedness, not
only within is own borders. but through
out New England
Under the auspices Of the Bay state, a
Dodge Brothers car IL now touring the
Now England states gathering informa-
ton relative 70 the number Of motor cars
available for military duty, the condition
Of tho roads. distance by roads between
points. general topography Of the region
and such other material as would be Of
advantage In the event Of war and the
attempted invasion Of this section or the
nation by foreign government
Maps VIII be made and other data gath
cred together and turned over 10 the
Fifth division Of tho organized militia
tbe National Guard Of the New England
stateg).
The trip, which will cover several
weeks. has the sanction and commenda-
ton Of Governor Mccall OF Massachu-
eotts and BrIgadicr General G. II. Cole.
head Of the military department Of the
state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-30
Heard
At the Omaha
Automobile Club

There's one member In tho club who
even boosts In his Numbering The story
was told by n club member who goes
regularly 70 church, pays bis dues
promptly IN tho Automobile club, and
cats soup silently 80 his story IS to be
believed. Here II IL; Mrs. A. told Mrs. B..
that she was afraid John was going
wrong because he said such strange
things IN bis sleep She said John rose
up IL hls trundle bed last Sunday night,
wiggled his finger determinedly at some
imaginary culprt IN crime and whispered.
And n you are plnehed. Harry. your
card serves ~ bail
New Route IL Important
Iho importance OF the newly born
George Washington highway lies in tho
fact that II IL the only organized trl-
angular route bIseetng the United states
from the southeast 10 the northwest.
When fully organized and the route main
tainou under one head. the sunny south
viii be easily accessible TO tho ourlst OF
The northwest, and vice versa, the re-
freshing brcczos of tho Pacific coast Will
be eaihy reached over long -maintalned
fF"NHf WI my "fiAaht HbH1fhHHH ny iHF
George Washington hiRhway not enjoyed
By other tfanacontinentai routes In their
infancy ~ the fact that the entire dis
lance IL Travelled over roads that haze
for years been the best roads IN their
following the direction Of this
highway Every mile ~ part OF some
prominent and named highway. II
touches every trans-continental route Of
goes through some Of the
most prosperous cities Of the country and
gives the overland traveller gamut Of
scenery Ms varied as ever enjoyed by
sinbad The sailor
GrO"ing Win drowning Omaha.
The abundant jimaon- weed and the
Ubiquitous dandellou nre not the only
hlngs that grow IN the spring. Wo don't
Ike 10 ciaM ourselves WIS weeds bat
40 simply have to when biting on