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THE BOTTINEAU COURANT, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1912.

THE COURANT JOHN F. HASKETT

XDITOB 15D PtTBLI8Hia

Bntered at the Poatoffloe at Bottlneaa, N. D. as second class mall matter.

SUBSCRIPTION PR I O R :—one copy tbree months in advance, 60 cents: one copy, six months in advance, 76 cents: one copy, one year In advance. 11.60. If not paid In ad* •ance, J2.00. if sent to Canada, one year In advance, $2.00,

Off tola I Newspaper of CHy of Bottlnean.

ADVERTISING RATKS—Tbe cnarge for dis­play advertising space In the Courant is oased on 16 cents per inch, single column measarement, each Issue; annual rate 18)4 cents; special position 25 cents. Legal ad­vertising legal rates; "locals," 10 cents per line: reading matter 10 cents per line.

"Classified advertising s cents per line.

GOVERNOR BURKE AND THE PRESIDENCY.

SEVERAL prominent demo­crats have written to us dur­ing the past week in regard to an editorial in our last issue anent the endorsement o f Governor Burke for nomina­tion as president of the United States. One of these gentle­men says in part, "What have the other candidates done for us or for the nation that would entitle them to preference over him. {Gov. Burke.) Champ Clark has held the democrats together in Congress and Gov. Burke has held us together in this state. Governor Wilson has rid his state of a bunch of political grafters and our gov­ernor has done the same for our state. Governor Harmon has succeeded in having enacted in Ohio a lot of democratic legis­lation and our governor has certainly done the same. So for the life of me I cannot see why he is not just as big a man a8 any of them. He is more than equal to any of them in personal magnetism and orator­ical ability and the only draw­back is the geographical posi­tion of the state but when you consider that had John A. Johnson lived he would have been the leading candidate and that W. J. Bryan's state was not much more populous when he made his first appearance it is not such a hopeless case."

That is all true. We have not contended that Governor Burke was not suitable timber for the presidency, nor have we stated that he should not have the endorsement of the demo­crats of North Dakota for the place. We anticipate that he will and, as we stated last week, we will rejoice with him should this be the case. But the endorsement we refer to is the one given by the people, at the polls, in the manner pro­vided for by law. What we object to is the attempt by resolution to anticipate the results of the primary election.

We have some doubts as to the wisdom of the primary election law and as to several other election statutes now on our books but so long as they remain in force we are in favor of giving them a fair trial, to "fully demonstrate whether they are wise laws or not. The March primary is for the pur­pose of giving the voters a chance to express their presid­ential preference. Such choice

-can only be known after the votes are counted. As individ­uals we may well plead the cause of a favorite candidate prior to that time but as a par­ty or in a meeting of represent­atives of the party in the state such action was unwise.

However, there is little doubt that John Burke will receive the endorsement at the prim­ary. We hope he will. It may be that he will be nominated at Baltimore. We hope so. There is no one we would rather sup­port for president, unless it might be W. J. Byran.

IF cash is the life blood of trade, advertising is the nerv-

*. — ous system. We know of /< - several institutions that are

^ suffering from nervous debility. C- fust received—a large consign-

>m r^ment of printers' ink—the un->M irparalleled business tonic;)

TEDDY AND TAFT

So far as the alleged Roose­velt boom is concerned the situation is ridiculous. The booming is done in the pro­gressive states where there is danger that LaFollette's major­ity would make Taft's follow­ing look mighty small and practically all the thunder for the strenuous one 'comes from stalwart sources. Is it strange that so many people believe that it is simply a scheme to divide the progressive strength so that Taft can surely be nominated?

Someone objects that even Teddy sho.uld have a third term. Then the Roosevelt boomers reply that the third term argument is not applica­ble., that if nominated now Toddy would come before the people practically as a new man. They say that the objec­tion to third terms is in conse­cutive terms, where a political machine might be built up. What does Roosevelt say about this? Of course he has not said anything lately but we can look back to November, 1904, when he said, "On the fourth of March next I shall have served three and one-half years and this three and one-half years constitutes MY FIRST TERM. The WISE custom which limits the presi dent to two terms regards the substance and not the form. AND UNDER NO CIRCUM­STANCES WILL I BE A CANDIDATE FOR OR AC­CEPT ANOTHER NOMINA­TION." A little over three years later the question arose again and Mr. Roosevelt said, "1 have not changed and shall not change that decision." Why doesn't he make another statement now and cease play­ing politics in the interest of Taft's renomination. If he is out of the race why not say so and leave the issue between LaFollette and Taft? If he has gone back on the statements above quoted let him say so and prepare to suffer the humi­liating defeat that will be his portion if, in violation of tradi­tions he admits are wise, he again seeks the office of presid­ent. Three or more terms would be decidedly too much Teddy and the people have had time to look back over those memorable seven years and discover that fact.

SIGN THE PETITION

FOLLOWING out the resolu­tions passed by those who at­tended the Better Farming meeting in this city on January 30, petitions are being circu­lated in all parts of the county to secure the number of names n e c e s s a r y t o a u t h o r i z e t h e county commissioners to levy a tax of one-fourth of one mill for the purpose of promoting this great movement. 'No good argument can be advanced against making this levy. None has so far been attempt­ed. The men who pay the larger share of taxes are hearti­ly in favor of the movement and anxious that the levy should be made. Every one who wants land values to rise, everyone who wants greater and more profitable production in our greatest industry, agri­culture, every one who wants taxes lowered by the increase of taxable property and the growth of population should sign one of these petitions and make the tax levy certain,,

QUITE a number of those who attended the recent Better Farming meeting received sample copies of The Courant last week. We ask them to consider whether we are doing our part in the movement for progress and if they think we are to apply the golden rule to the situation and help' us by joining our little arjp^ of sub-

MAKE THE PLEDGES GOOD DURING the Better Farming

meeting here on January 30, several towns, * townships and individuals pledged money for the support of the movement until the burden can be placed where it belongs by a tax levy. When all these pledges were in there remained a considera­ble balance, which was guar­anteed by CommissionerGeorge Sidener. That is to say he pledged his security that the sum would be raised. It is desirable that all moneys pledged should be paid in at an early date and that others who are willing to back this good movement for the better­ment of conditions in this county should commit them­selves as to how much they are willing to pledge and when it will be available. Checks and pledges may be addressed to Mr. F. W. Cathro. director of the Better Farming Associa­tion, Bottineau. N. D. We have assurance from Mr.Cathro and from Secretary Coop'er that an expert will be sent here some time this month to commence the work of the association in this county. Let us do our part promptly and not forget that we owe a duty to Mr. Sidener for his loyalty to the best interests of the county in the matter of guar­anteeing that we would do our part.

DESPERATE efforts are now being made by the agents of the Money Trust to prevent the proposed investigation of that trust by the democratic house of representatives. Represent­ative Robert L. Henry, who has led the fight in favor of this investigation, has in his pos­session documentary evidence showing the extraordinary way in which the Money Trust magnates exert their power, shutting off the sources of money accommodations npt only in this country but in foreigh financial markets. Messrs. Underwood, Littleton and other false leaders have objected to this investigation. If the democratic party fails the people in this crisis it must abandon all pretense of an­tagonism to the trust system. With the greatest of all the trusts now running to cover be­fore the patriotic assaults of democrats like Robert L. Hen­ry it would be disastrous for democrats to refuse to give the strongest sort of encourage­ment to the men who are try­ing to hold the democratic house of representatives true to the promise made by the democratic party. Let demo­crats everywhere wire their congressman to support Mr. Henry in the Money Trust in­vestigation. —The Commoner.

RECENTLY there has been some complaint about a nutn-ber of boys—and a few girls-making a disturbance in the lobby of the postoffice during the time when the mail is be­ing distributed. The post-office officials have {lone their best to abate the nuisance and now complaint has been made to the city authorities and somebody's "little darlings" are going to get into ktrouble unless parental discipline cures the evil before more strenuous measures are made necessary.

THERE is a noticeable tenden­cy to,simmering in the political pot. In anticipation of a rush for political announcements, at legal rates, we are about to order another case of nonpareil type. Now come on with the announcements. Party affilia­tions, color of hair or previous conditions of servitude cut no figure under the "political advertising" heading. W e stand ready to give you publi­city it» exchange for cash. * V

THERE are several hundred farmers in Bottineau county who, fox; their own sakes, ought to be readers^ of The Courant. If your neighbor is one of them call the matter to his attention, Give him your opinion of the paper. It will be a favor to us but, we believe, even.a greater one to him. •'

IT has not been alleged that Roosevelt's statements in re­gard to not being-a candidate for a third term were "jvritte** between stations.*1 '^

WARDEN HELLSTROM'S "news item" announcement of candi­dacy does not meet with favor in this office. We have been reading the 1911 session laws and we would try to be satisfied with the legal rate provided for such matter. Democratic candidates who wish a message carried to the readers of this paper must pay full fare. We are hot issuing passes.

GEORGE WILKINSON'S paper wants to know "Who foots the bill" for the distribution of free Wilson plate to newspapers. At the same time George is boosting for Harmon and the same kind of an offer has been made in his behalf. While we are asking questions, who pays for that?

DON'T forget the silo meeting in this city next Tuesday. Learn something about the value of the silo in farming methods. Remember that one of the best ways to earn more is to learn more.

CORRUPT PRACTICE ACT

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A SuMmary if The Important Previ­sions of Ths Now Eleotlaa Laws

At the last legislative as­sembly a corrupt practices act or as some call it 'purity law" was enacted. Our readers may find a study of the following abstract of the law interesting and profitable:

No candidate shall spend more than 15 per cent of the yearly salary of the offices for which he is a candidate in his campaign for nomination. No candidate, however, is restrict­ed to less than $200, Same rule applies to general election. This does not include money paid for publicity statement is­sued by the state.

Candidates may have their statement and poetraits printed in a publicity pamphlet issued by the state at rates ranging from $100 to $10.00 per page. To be sent to voters by county auditors, '

Candidates for Ignited States Senator, representatives in Congress, state and district of­fices, shall within fifteen days after primary, and also after general election, file with sec­retary of state a complete state­ment of campaign expenses. Those who disregard this law will be fined $25.00 per day for each day of default.^

The names of actual contri­butors must be given.

No pre-election promise shall be made.

No person shall make charit­able donations if a candidate for, or an incumbent of, any office.

Campaign contributions by corporations are prohibited.

All manner of treating is positively prohibited.

To pay for transportation, or for "time lost" by attendance at the polls, or for any manner of personal service on the day of a primary or election, is deemed corrupt.

No political button or badges of any kind shall be bought, scjld or given away on election day.

All announcements a n d articles paid for must be mark­ed "paid advertising." To be paid for at legal rates.

Electioneering AT ANY PLACE on election day is prohibited;

Everyone who runs for any office must be a bona fide candi­date.

Any person found guilty of any of the corrupt practices set forth in the law shall be de­prived of the nomination, or of the office if elected.

The entire law is very drastic and heavy fines aind jail sent­ences are provided for the vari­ous yip^tions therepf that may -occuri v»v.,>

AND FANCIES

Wheat thieves are busjjr.v -i|I •

Williston has a new laundry. *

Bantry has revival services. 1 • •

Leap year parties are plenty ful.

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The Grafton band will re­organize.

New Rockford wants a base ball team. ''

Minot is to have a cold stor­age plant. •

Peer Stromme is making a hit with his lectures.

A%drunk and disorderly was jugged at Williston.

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A burglar at Mandaxi got cold feet and withdrew.

Langdon's new school build­ing was dedicated on February 5.

• A nicht wi' Burns was cele­brated in many parts of the state.

The Glenburn post office has been designated a postal sav­ings bank.

•i. ' Cavalier county will have a

boy's and girl's corn contest this year.

• Candidates for county offices

are getting busy in Nelson county.

•i The Men and Religion move­

ment perfected an organization at Rugby.

Bob and Eva McGinley are again making their appearance in this state.

Princess Bonnie, a light opera, was presented by Leeds home talent.

Mandan business men are ducking the office of city com­missioner. <

The Grand Pacific hotel at Grafton narrowly averted de­struction by fire.

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The St. Anthony & Dakota e l e v a t o r a t C a v a l i e r w a s destroyed by fire.

A disastrous fire at Surrey caused the destruction of $15,-000 worth of property.

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A home talent play at Graf­ton met with such brilliant success that it was repeated.

Ernest Perrin, convicted of stealing wheat from a neighbor at Des Lacs was sentenced to two years in the pen.

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The extreme cold 'weather during the fore part of the winter caused the death of many fish in the state. ,

Four boys made their escape from the state reform school at Mandan but „were soon recap­tured with aid of blood hounds.

John R. Zimmerman living near Hankinson was killed by a load of coal which tipped over on him while on his journey home.

William county authorities have placed Thomas Logan, convicted of grand larceny, in the state penitentiary at Bis­marck. '

Miss Agnes Gargen, living with her mother on a claim in McKenzie county was frozen to death on her way home from school.

A bull dog pup fell into an oats bin at Upbam where he remained in captivity for eigh­teen days before his cries were heard.

Dr. E. H. Belyea of Willis­ton who was arrested i on d charge of second degree mur­der was placed under $25,000 bonds to appear before .the district court. . , <

A red-headed young woman at Minot created q uite * a dis­turbance when she laid out the young wife of a Minot man with a stick. It seems that the newly married husband was to have married her but things turned out differently, much to the chagrin ,(#ub|jifJ|-,^air-ed lady. '

One of the hydrants at Rug^-by let go and in a very short time drained the water tower dry but it was soon refilled byjthe pumping facilities.

Earl Wijhelm and Gilbert Christopherson of Stan.ley were arrested on a perjury charge and are lodged in the Ward county jail to await trial. False testimony regarding a wom&n was the charge. *

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N. P. depot records, at Glen Ullin show that one man re­ceived 14,000 bottles of beer for his own "personal consump­tion" during the past year and he is nbw receiving many in­quiries as to how he acquired-such a magnificent thirst.

A Grafton man was accident-ly hooked in the eye while feeding a cow. The horn of the bovine went under the eye­lid and it was only with diffi­culty that he was able to extri­cate himself from his perilous position. ^

J. C. Conger was sentenced to nine years in the state pen upon conviction of the murder of Michael Kurt at Timmer on January 16. Some rapid work was accomplished in this case, as only two weeks elapsed from the time the crime was com­mitted until the accused was placed in safe keeping. V

« A dispatch from Bismarck

says that candidates for probate judge in North Dakota are at a loss to know how to get their names on the primary ballot, and unless the courts make some provision for placing the names on the printed ballots the present judges may have to remain in office until the law is changed. Clerks of courts have also been omitted from the list of candidates mention­ed in the statutes 'for having their names put in the publicity pamphlet provided for at the last session of the legislature, and the aid of the court must be invoked here or they will not be able to get their candidacy before the people, excepting by personal endeavor.

LOOKING BACKWARD Being a summary of the news of twenty-live years ago and ten years ago as recorded in the columns of this publication

Tw«nty-Flvs Ysars Ago Wheat was 57 cents at Rug­

by Junction.

Dugald McArthur had been very sick for a few fidays but was recovering.

L. D. Dana had just return­ed from Springfield, Illinois, aud was again domiciled on his claim adjoining town.

Amon g the measures introduc­ed into the statelegislature were those which relate to the crea­tion of a new judicial subdivi­sion, giving a court to Botti­neau county.

The following item appeared; "While County Attorney V. B. Noble and Dugald Mc Arthur were scuffling lasjt Friday even­ing, the former had the mis­fortune to have his left shoulder dislocated. Mr. McBrayen and Mr. McArthur promptly jerked the offending member into* place again and Mr. Noble is rapidly recovering from the accident."

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The Courant was "rushed" with job work.

The Courant was enjoying a good run of advertising.

A merry party was given.at the home of William Bell.

McCabe 6c Weeks was a new law firm which had just launch­ed at Souris.

George Nero had just left lor a visit with relatives at Moor-bead, Minn.

JohnDinwoodie was advertis­ing his farm for sale on account of the continued ailing of his wife.

The remaining copies Jof "Bottineau Illustrated" being 800 in number had been sold to A. Berthiaume.

The Philharmonic Lady Quartet of Chicago was booked for February 24, under the auspices of the band.

James Hugh Patching, son of County Commissioner T. W. Patching died at San Antonio, Texas, where he had gone iwo months previous to secure re­lief from lung trouble. The remains were shipped to Botti­neau for interment;

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