Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-18

5SAoOH ScC1 CdIy, d1u I. v. NOu.
nor treasurer of the county organiza-
ton.
The following appointments were
made to representatives from the
three legislative districts as members
of the state central committee, which
will meet September 4th: Fifth legis-
lative district, S. J.. Radcliffe, Lari-
more; Sixth legislative district, Thorn
as Grihiths. Grand Forks: Seventh
legislative district ]. Nelson Kelly,
Resolutions adopted by the party
follow:
The Grand Forks democratic CEN
trail committee in it's first regular ses-
sion convened, takes this, its first OPP
~portunity, to pledge our undivided
patriotism to our country; we glory in
the principle that all govern ments
must rest their just powers upon the
consent Of the governed, anu we look
forward with hope that soon this
their relations to men and to each
other.
The first duty of citizenship is that
of loyalty to u country, and his
should be the first test of Qualifca-
ton for public trust. No one a ap-
peal for support Of the people unless
mis- patriotism is above suspicion.
We point with pride to the high
place held by America in the councils
Of the nations: Our country entered
this war in self-defense and it has be-
come the champion to rescue and save
civilization and humanity and to pre-
serve democracy.
We pledge our support and the
support of candidates and Of every
true democrat to our government UNI
TIL u soldiers. the flower Of Ameri-
can manhood, shall, through their
bravery and courage. have brought
victory to the American standard and
restored peace to the earth.
Condemns Socialism,
We condemn all forms Of socialism
and anarchy. The present state off,
GERS are thoroughly socialistic and un-
der the complete control and domi-
nation of dangerous, socialistic, dis.
loyal leaders to whom they are sub
servient: it is the duty of every loyal
citizen to make every effort to redeem
the state. from these men.
We abhor all class privileges and
condemn the leaders in control Of ar
fairs of state for teaching and spread
ing the most dangerous of class an.
tagonism and hatred. And we pledge
the democratic party to the defeat Of
all such leaders.
We believe that politics should be
adjourned and party lines submerged
IN this crisis in the history of our
country; and that it is the earnest de-
sire OF the overwhelming majority Of
u people to express by their votes
their thorough, sincere and heartfelt
support, loyalty and patriotism to the
nation. in consideration whereof We,
the democratic county central COM
mittee. of the county Of Grand Forks.
IN the First congressional district, in
regular session assembled. do hereby
endorse the candidacy for congress OF
the Hon., Fred A. Bartholomew, and
recommend him to the voters Of said
district.
Mr.. Bartholomew has been a resi-
dent of Grand Forks county for more
than thirty years and Is an honored
and respected business man and citi-
zen of this community; his ability, pa
trtotism and loyalty are beyond cues
ton; his election will reflect credit
and honor upon the people and will
insure an ardent advocate and sup
porter of all-measures to bring this
war to a speedy and successful deter
mination and restore a lasting peace
to the warning nations Of the earth.
Committeeman present were:
First District.
D. j.. Sheehan, McCanna; p. w.
Arnberger. Gilby; o. J.. Kahler, Ink
'ster; Hector Mckenzie, Fergus: N. q.
Arms, Larimore; Geo. ". LaShelle.
Larimore: g. =. Mercer, IArimore; 8.
]. Radcliffe, Larimore: J.. W. Berk-
himer, Niagara.
Sixth District.
Nick N. Nelson. Emerado;. J. H.
Dwyer, Ardoch; Geo. Stead. MARVEL:
Thos. Grifflths, Grand Forks: John
9uigley. Grand Forks; J. E. Durick.