The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, October 7, 1915, Page 3

e P . Brugger ‘News Snapshots T0f the Week. The latest meeting of the Latin American mediators with Secretary can leader who showed the greatest strength. A city street of New York's new subway upder construction caved in, envelop- ing a street car; seven persons were killed and many injured. After an absence of two years V. Stefansson, discoverer of the blond Eskimo, reported having found new land in the arctic. James F. J. Archibald, the American correspondent who car- THE NONPARTISAN LEADER Lansing resulted in deciding on a plan to support the Mexi- ried the Dumba letters, returned under compulsion to face whatever action the secretary of state may decide upon. After a long period of neutrality it was declded upon entering the war on Germany's side. In Poland the Russians were forced to give up Vilna, barely escap- in timber land investments, the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis of Brooklyn promisged from his pulpit toc make amends. - The Outlook -in North Dakota’s Political Fiel "(By Franklin H. Powers) Minot, N. Dak, Oct. 13—While it is somewhat early to prognosticate regarding the North Dakota politi- cal situation for next year, there are a number of surface indications that warrant notice. ~Naturally the majority. of the as- The office seeker figures the ‘chances’ _are best in the republican party. But of course there is always the chance of a democrat winning out when the opposition is “split up.” Thus there are a few democrats who are begin- ning to yield to the “pressure of friends” and have, accordingly, ex- pressed a desire’ to “serve” should the ‘“dear pepul’ so decree. As yet—Hanna and McCumber seem to be the only aspirants for the re- publican senatorial honors. Both are reactionaries and have long been affil- iated wth that wing of the party. _¥Yet it’s hardly possible that the nom- inaton -should go by default with- out a hard fight as a progressve man, in the upper house would mean much to the farmers of the state. The governorship hag, it appears to avowed republican champions, U. L. Burdick, recent candidate for gover- nor, and John H. Fraine, present lieu- tenant governor. The former is a representative of the progressive ele- ment and the latter will have the backing of the stalwart crowd. Bur- dick maintains that he will be in- dependent of any faction, Both are lawyers. Nothing definite- can be said, as yet, regarding: the congressional sit- uation in the third district. It is highly probable that the present in- cumbent will be a candidate to sue- ceed himself. It is rumored that States Attorney Nestos, of Minot, will be a’ candidate for the republican nominatjon against Congressman Nor- ton.” It has also been hinted that Senator Gronna wants Nestos to run for the United States senate.. Nor- “ton and Nestos are lawyers.: Former Governor Burke and Frank Hellstrom may contest’ for the demo- cratic. nomination for U. S. Senator. " Bruegger, present democratic’ Na- - tional committeeman, and Senator McDowell have been mentioned for the democratic nomination for gov- ernor. McDowell would have to be ' - ‘“drafted,” according to one source. Both ' are reactionaries, McDowell opposed the Initiative and Referen- ‘dum_ resolutions in the' senate: two years ago, on the ground that- the people were not fit to vote on ques- tions of legislation. This, no doubt, ill make him popular with the vot- ers! Sl Si R - Much alarm is being felt among po- litical aspirants at this time. There are abundant signs that party ranks are going to be badly shot to pieces. There is much political unrest and evident dissatisfaction with conduct of “pure and simple” party parti- sans. This may explain why none of the candidates have, ‘as yet, announ- ced any program or platform. They may be watching the political weath- er cock. The game is worth while watching. - BURKE’S ACTIVITIES Bismarck, N. D., Oct. 1.—Friends of John Burke, three times governor of this -State and now United ' States treasurer, say that his controversy with John H. Rich of the Federal Re-~ serve Bank of Minneapolis is proof that he will enter the senatorial con- test, They contend that had he not been planning to become a candidate he would not have criticized the bank officials, but that deciding to become a candidate he saw an excellent op- portunity to win the favor of the farmers by attacking the reserve bank. Hjs remarks have pleased the wheat growers and more of them have seen his statements than will ever read the reply of Mr. Rich. Helistrom Will Oppose There had been much speculation as to the attitude of the former gov- ernor because of the factional differ- ences within his ewn party and the declaration of F. O. Hellstrom, twice an unsuccessful candidate for gover- nor that if Burke made the race he would also become a senatorial can- didate.. There is certain to be oppo- sition to Burke by Hellstrom and the friends of the latter, but there seems to be no doubt but that Burke could win the nomination. 3 Just what success he could have at the general election is another mat- ter.. He was elected governor three times with the aid of the republican factions, -but he had the united de- mocracy bshind him' and the condi- tions were peculiar.. With a divided .party now and with republican con- ditions much different the nomination of Burke for the senatership would not have the same significance, per- haps, as it did for the governorship. { - Backed By President,: It is popularly’ supposed that his personal ambition, backed perhaps, by the wishes of President. Wilson that he enter the race, have been the de- ciding factor in 'his determination to become a:candidate. : " Good roads are needed in North Dakota. But without good markets AN EDITORS’ VIEW LaMoure County Chronicle.-~Occasz- ionally thru brief newspaper nota- tions and thru reports of farmers, the Chronicle has learned of the op- erations of promoters of an organi- zation styled the Nonpartisan Politi- cal Organization League. For several days past, a Mr. Moore and a Mr. Will- iams have been canvassing in the vi- cinity of LaMoure, Berlin, Adrian, Nortonville and other points in the county. These gentlemen represent the above mentioned league and have been securing new members, with varying success in this county, exchanging a membership receipt for a fee of $6.00 per member. This entitles the mem- ber to a subscription to Pearson’s Magazine—a publication which has been particularly fearless in espous- \ing popular causes and attacking men “higher up.” The fee also entitles the member to.receive free any publi- cations of the League. The League contemplates the es- tablishment of a newspaper organ, presumably a weekly similar to the Equity Co-Operative Herald, which will likely be published at some point like Bismarck. This publication will be the official organ of the League, disseminate its propaganda, and ad- vocate measures in the interests of farmers in particular. The League stands for the Termi- nal Elevator, favors the Equity So- ciety, wants better shipping facilities for farmers, establishment of Farmers Loan Associations, compulsory State Hail Insurance, and kindred social re- forms and projects in favor of the farmer. The fee is to establish a fund to better carry on the work, and defray epxenses of the organization, Thus far the Chronicle has not been favored by any calls from the canvas- sers;"and has not been able to secure an interview with them. Just why the promoters should not feel free to leave their calling cards with the Chronicle—which has ever been “op- en” and ready “to be shown’ meri- torious enterprises, and to. lend its aid te the promotion of causes in the jnterests of us “common people” —we are not able to determine. The promoters: should not overlook the value of newspaper publicity, as a means of frank, fair logical pre- sentation of their project, and its _purposes: and claims, Farmers are about the poorest paid -workers in America—also the poorest organized. The Leader bhzlieves it is time to put an end to both ‘these Lituations, - FARMERS IN POLITICS Editor Nonpartisan Leadzt: I was agreeably surprised to get a copy of the Leader so soon. ) had not ex- pected the Leader so siwt on its mission of warfare agalust the unfair methods of big business until later The intellectual development of the farming class is improving. So here is greetings, first to ye editor, whom I have not the pleasure of knowing personally. May you be the only and ably qualified critic of the matter submitted for discussion by the read- ers through its pages. Also to the men who have proven the courage of their convictions in furnishing money, spending time and energy without stint to make this movement a success, Also the boys who have been on the firing line all summer getting the 6’s from the farmers, meeting men of every moral, standard and no standard, the man who has been so often beaten in his struggle for independence and a place he might call home which has be- come hopeless and devoid of faith in his fellow beings. And to the generous soul who stopped you im your soljcitations and took you into his home that his good wife might also get the good news without delay, who offered you the hospitality of his home and went with you to intro- duce you his neighbors, whose friend- ship was an inspiration to you and who sent you on your way rejoicing with a better opinion of mankind in general and a stronger determination to win success for the movement. I feel so joyous myself that I don’t know to whombelongs the most cor- dial felicitations, ‘upon this auspic~ ious occasion.” I am old and worn out myself but “Holy Bill” I would hate to die dur- ing the next five years. I want so badly to see the farmer come into his own. Wm. Maxwell, Comway, N. Dak, THREE MONTHS FOR SIX YARDS. Valdosta, Ga., Sept. 19.—Three months at hard labor is a dear price for a sixyard ride. Allen Steed, a negro, who lived in Columbus, lost his job and set out to get another at Waycross. He left Columbus with $56 in his pockets; when he got to Valdosta his money had given out. Rather than stand a chance .of los- ing his new job, Steed decided to hobo the remaining 60 miles. He caught an outbound freight, but when he had ridden six yards & cop nabbed him. He was taken to court and sentenced to three menths at hard ‘labor in the county chain gang.