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Sharp County record., 1898-01-07

He founded the Philadelphia Ii
brary, the leader in the field of
hundreds of 9th rs of a similar
character.
He edited the best newspaper
in the colonies and gave a start
to the press Of America.
H exempliiied tAo value Of ad-
yertising in modern business.
His "Poor Richard" maxims
were wit and wisdom that brought
home valuable truths to readers
such as they could understand
and make of practical service.
He established the postoffice
system of America.
1t was he who caused Phiadel-
phia to be paved, lighted and
kept clean,
He invented, when fuel was
scarce, the Fraklin stove, which
economical it; and made a gift
of his invention to the public,
besides suggesting various other
heating inventions loter on in
which this country leads all
others.
He was the remover of the
once universal nuisance-smoky
chimneys.
He was the first effective pro-
mulgator of the gospel Of venti-
lation.
He made important electrical
discoveries, and, as said, "robbed
the thunder of it's terrors and
the lightning of its power tc
destroy"
He was instrumental in found
ing the first high school in Penn
sylvania; he protested till his
death against using the funds Of
that institution in teaching youth
the languages of Greece anc
Rome, when French, Spanish
and German were so much more
required in regular commercial
transactions.
He founded the American Phil.
osophical Society, the first or
ganization of the friends ol
science in this country.
His aid was valuable in found.
ing the Pennsylvania hospital.
He led that state in its strug'
gle of thirty years against thu
tyranny Of the Penns.
When the Indians were carry
ing on bloody marauding ex'
peditions within eighty miles o
Philadelphia he commanded ant
led the troops of the city tina
were sent against them.
He was the author of the frs
scheme of uniting the colonies
his scheme contained many o
the features that bind the state
of the Union to-day.
More than any other man h,
was instrumental in causing the
repeal of the stamp act, anc
more than any other man h
educated the colonies up to in
dependence.
He discoxered the themperatur
Of the gulf stream and that north
west storms begin in the south
west.
1t was he who directed attention
to the advantage Of buildingship
in water tight compartments, get
ting the idea from the Chinese.
Sharp County record., 1898-01-07
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting, inc
dent to these diseases, isinstantly alart
by applying Chamberlain S Eye Al
Skin Ointment. Many very bad css
have been permanently cured byit
is equally efficient for itching gilesn
a favorite remedy for sore nippA
chapped hands, chilb'ains, frost Bit
and chronic sore eyes. 20 cts. per boz
Sharp County record., 1898-01-07
THE BALLOT,
Ga'per Bl;is.)

The ballot in the hands of the
American people is a right as
sacred as prayer or the pulpit
and involves obligations as
great and as sacred as the oath
of a juryman when the life of his
fellow-man is at stake, or the
honest measurement Of wheat
when we sell to another.
The children, the minors and
women of the United States, with
all their moral, social and educat-
ional interests staked upon the
issue of our ballots. The man
who casts a ballot for any party
as such, without reference to the
welfare of all our people is pos
itively unfit to vote at all. The
voter who uses his ballot in a
manner less sacred than he uses
his oath in business relations, is
unsafe, not as a partizan, but as
an American citizen. Selfishness
no more has a place in casting a
safe ballot than it could have in
preaching a sermon on christian
missions.
Each man who votes as an
American, represents four to six
other persons beside himself, his
mother, sister, wife or children.
No man can vote at all in our
average elections without taking
these responsibilities.
The man who will not think
and act for the welfare of others
and put some of his intelligence
and honor into his vote, is NOR
ally disqualified to use the cleo
tive franchise in the American
Republic. Few men believe
themselves fit for public chris
tian teachers or preachers. while
not one in a thousand but what
believes he just as fit as any
one to cast vote in an y election.
The responsibility is the same in
both cases. In one case it is
teaching the truth, in another is
acting the truth.
The greatest danger that ever
can come to America is, and
must be in an unfit use Of the
ballot.
To the men who say that wo-
men and children should not use
the ballot, do we study their side
OF the question, their moral social
and educational welfare when we
vote as we would have them
think for us when they cook our
food and bear the burdens of
wifehood and motherhood?
To train our boys to sustain a
party, merely, is dangerous to
the boys morals and the nations
welfare.
If wild beast should attack
a woman and her children and
an ak was the only weapon Of
defense for the family and the
husband and father would not
fight, he should give up the AK
to his wife. No difference what
party is in power, if it is simply
to protect itself, the people are
destroyed.
Truth in thought and action,
is the only course that gives any
party ultimate right to rule,
Truth in action demands prompt
ness and firmness, but the admin
istration that has the right meth :
ods coupled with the right pur-
poses, can afford to be conserv-
ative and considerate of the
rights of the minority, for, ox-
cept the right of directing the
administration, of government,
the rights Of the minority are
man for man, equal to the ma
jerity. The time must come
when being in the minority. will
Sharp County record., 1898-01-07

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders
just what a horse needs when in
condition. Tonic, blood purifier al
vermifuge. They are not food
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price
cents per package.
Sharp County record., 1898-01-07
WHAT FRANKLIN DID FOR
US,

Here is a list Of the good deeds
Of Benjamin Franklin, compiled
by Planets and People,
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26
HOW TO BENEFIT THE TOWN.

How to benefit Carson is engaging the
people and press OF the capitol and A. J.
McGowan writes in regard to the matter
some facts that our people can take to
themselves with profit. He says in
part; when men are not employed
they must OF necessity purchase their
goods where they find them cheapest,
"a nickel saved is nickel gained"
with them. Now merchant doing
business in a small town has to pay ill.,
surance, taxes, license and probably
rent, with other necessary incidental
expenses. He also has to pay freight on
all his goods. Therefore to make any
kind of profit these items must be ad-
ded to the actual cost of the goods. His
competitor in Sacramento or any other
large city, perhaps has the same ex-
pense but there he has many more GUS
toners, and gaining a few cents upon
each sale, at the end OF the day he finds
he has done quite good business. But
quarter the number of sales and he hv
force of circumstances must make his
goods higher than the foreign merchant.
And right here is where ruination steps
in. The home consumer is presented
through the mail with catalogue of
prices from the foreign merchant. He
finds few articles which he wishes; he
sees he can get them laid down in Carson
cheaper than he can purchase from his
home merchant. He sends for them
and the home merchant, who pays IL
cense and tax in order that "this buyer
from home" may be protected in life and
liberty, that his children may be edu-
Gated free OF charge, loses sale.
We cannot force people to trade at
home; if We could. they would be sur
prised at the fall in prices that would
occur in every salsble article. Surely
they know that the more sales the home
merchant makes in day the cheaper he
can afford to sell his goods. Every ar
tlcle purchased away from home, rohs
the local merchant OF sale. His losing
Il sale cempels him to mark up his goods
a trifie to save HIMSELF he has to live as
well as you do. Those who send away
for goods which can be purchased at
home are simply penny wise and pound
foolish.' Ii you create business for for
eign people you drive home merchants
out of business and you reap your re-
ward by paying higher taxes and in the
end you lose instead of gain.
To boom your town, to cut prices and
attract other people here, start right in
to protect those who protect you. Trade
at home. Give your home merchant
the benefit OF as many sales as you pos
sibly can. Build up his trade and he
can well afford to sell as cheaply as any
foreign firm.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26

A few months ago, Mr.. Byron Every,
of Woodstock, Mich, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. His right leg was
swollen the full length, causing him
great suffering. He was advised to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The first
bottle of it helped him considerably
and the second bottle effected cure.
The 25 and so cent sizes are for sale by
G. w. Kinney & Co. here, and the Com
mercial Co. OF Loyelock.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26
The Presidents in Rhyme.

First Washington, the truly great,
For eight years sailed the ship OF state !;
John Adams next, then jefferson,
The latter for two terms came on.
Then Madison and then Monroe,
Each two terms served, I'd have you
know.
Then ]. Q. Adams served four years;
Then Jackson for two terms appears.
Van Buren, next, called "Matty Van."
Then Harrison, one months brief span.
John Tyler next, then Polk, James X,
Then Taylor sixteen months bore sway.
Fillmore, the vice, succeeded him;
Then Franklin Pierce one term came in.
Then James Buchanan, until sixty-one
Saw Civil War but just begun.
Then martyred Lincoln, elected twice,
Set free the slave-his life the price.
Then Andy johnson the reins assumed !;
Then Grant, two terms, the hero plumed.
Next Hayes; then Garfield. whose short
life
Soon fell before the assassin's knife.
Then Arthur, his successor, came,
Followed by Cleveland, of recent fame.
Ben Harrison the next we find;
Then Cleveland for the second time.
Mckinley last OF all We see,
The herald OF prosperity.
MINI eapolis Tribune.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26

DR.. B. F. Thompson OF Reno is located
on corner next door to Axling's jewelry
shop where he has fitted up an office
and is ready to attend to any work in
the dental line our people might need
DR.. Thompson will locate here perman-
emily if business justifies.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26

Hunters will please not go into the
fields on the Italian ranch near Jake
Hamilton's old place, or on the Hill
ranch, to shoot, as the wild cattle break
out and cause me much trouble and ex-
pense.
f. 0IINGHoUsE.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26
Don't Forget Us,

We are agents for the Weekly Exami-
ner. Leave your money in town. Don't
order through these travelling agents,
we will give you the same prices and
urpminms. Order at the DISrArCH Oh
Nee or the Post o!ice. Give us Il chance.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26

For RENT-A furnished room suitabl
for one or two gentleman roomers. In
quire at this office.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26
Wood! Wood!!

Short Bros. will sell wood, cut stove
length, in 4-cord lots for 500 Delivered
to any part OF town.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26

Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stom ach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. Aew YORK. ~
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-26

MN Our Bar is equipped with high grade
INK Liquors, Wines and Branaies The
l)HII celebrated Anheuser Bush Beer sc,
per glass: the famous Budweiser at
25c per bottle, especially adapted for
family use and the highest grade OF Cigars
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27

been proposed, until the close of the
fall campaign. DR.. Stone remarked. in
speaking Of the proposition Of increas-
ing the membership at once by person.
al invitation and canvass:
If we are to do effective tWork as
a club, we might as well do it now.
We are prevented by the constitution
from indorsing individuals previous to
nomination, but we can be in effective
working order by the time tine con-
ventions are held. The club should
become a factor in the campaign at
once; not wait for a couple of years
before the work is to begin. The fact
that campaign Is at hand should not
be considered. We are organizing for
today and tomorrow and for next year
and the year AFTER
Following this idea. a committee OF
three members of the council. John
Wagner, DR.. Whitcomb and A. L.
Graves, was appointed to solicit Demo-
crets to become members of the club.
The club will be provided with a
home at once, and decision on the To-
cation Of the rooms will probably be
made at an adjourned meeting of the
council next meeting. A committee to
look up a location and suggest a suit
able place for the permanent home
was appointed the chair naming J. e.
Stryker, J. H. Ives and Edward Dahl.
Messrs. Hernessy. Stryker and Graves
were appointed a committee to draft
bylaws.
A great deal Of the necessary routine
was gone through with by the council.
and by the end Of next week the club
will likely be located in permanent
quarters. and doing systematic work
70 RI
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27

country, enduring many hardships and
great dangers. He was in the Red
river country when the Indian out
break occurred. He returned to ST..
Paul in safety, but all Of the passen-
gers on the stage following him were
massacred. Mr.. Ryder was one of the
passengers on the first steamboat that
ran on the Red river.
After the expiration Of the Hudson
Bay company's license, Mr.. Ryder went
into the fur business for himself, buy
ing and shipping skins until 1867, when
he began the manufacture Of fur gar
ments and established permanent
business in this city, where he after
ward resided. His place Of business
latterly was at 131 East Third street.
He leaves a wife and three grown
daughters, the latter being Mrs Geor-
gia Fishley and Mrs. William Laidlaw,
Of this city, and Mrs. Fred Swift, Of
East Orange, N. J.
OF Mr.. Ryder, Col. Newson, in his
"Pen Pictures" says: "a quiet, easy,
pleasant man is Merrell Ryder and
when one comes to learn something Of
his early history he is surprised at his
equanimity. He is a man of moderate
size, of pleasing address, and yet he Is
gentleman of good business qualities
and quiet, unobtrusive citizen
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27
MORE ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

Eight Additional Arcs to Be Put I'm
at Once.
The order for the location and on
Grafton Of eight additional arc lights
was received at the Office Of the St.
Paul Gas company yesterday from the
board Of public works.
Supt. Dilley, who has charge Of the
electric lighting department of the
company. said yesterday afternoon
that the lights would be put in as soon
as possible.
There has been a deal Of contention
about the eight lights, and Comptroller
McCardy had personally notified Man
ager Ellison of the gas company that
he would not pass the bills even were
the lights put up and operated.
The comptroller claims that the light
ing fund is somewhat short, and that
the board Of public works should not
have ordered the lights in, as he had
advised the board that there was no
money to meet the additional ex-
pense
President Copeland, however, In con-
junction with the other members Of
the board, has done little figuring
on his own account, and claims that
there Will be plenty of money in the
fund to settle the expense for the
eight lamps. The lamps will cost at
the rate Of $945O per year, and Will be
located at the following points: Fort
and Tenth; st. Peter and College av-
nue.; Clinton avenue and Isabel: Rroa J.
way and Van Slyke court; Bedford and
Decatur; Beaumont and Decatur.
Beaumont and Payne avenue and
Eichenwald and Sixth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27

want the pay of the men increased. He told
the committee that he had not time to de-
eide the matter, but would attend to 1t as
soon as he could.
William Forsythe, who is to succeed Mr.
Herr as superintendent of motive power, wa:
at the Northern Pacific offices yesterday and
made the acquaintance or the officials.
General Manager W. F. Whitcomb, Gen
eral Superintendent Collins and Chief En-
gineer R. W. Tweedy, of the Wisconsin
Central. We're among the visiting railroad
men In this city yesterday.
The Burlington has arranged for an excur-
sion to Maiden Rock Friday, Sept. e. A
special train Will leave this city at SIS a. m
and will meet the river steamer Vernie Mac
at Maiden Rock. The steamer will immed-
lately start for this city and will arrive here
about $50 p. m. This will give an excellent
opportunity for the >excursionists to view the
beautiful Mississippi river scenery by day
light. The distance is 1fty-two miles ard
Of the country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27
JOHN WAGENER'S BILL.
County Commissioners Still Struggle
With the SherfN's Claim

County commissioners Still Struggle
With the SherfG's Claim.
The claim of Sheriff Wagner for
money due him from the county was
again considered at an adjourned meet
Ing of the board of county commission
ers last evening.
When the sheriff assumed the duties
Of the office. Jan. 4. 1897, it was the
understanding that the Office was to
be a salaried one, and that the sheriff
and his deputies, bailiffs, jailers. night
watchmen and matron were to be paid
at rates fixed by the county commits
soners, under the law of 1895.
Up to Dec. l, 1897, the sheriff and his
employees were paid on the salary ba-
sis, but since that time, owing to legal
complications over the constitutionali-
ty of the law, no money has been paid
! the sheriff or his employees, either on
the salary or fee basis.
Recently, the supreme court held the
salary law void. and Sheriff Wagner
filed claim against the coun-
ty for services rendered from
Jan. 4, 1897, to Aug. 1, 1898.
The total Of the claims aggre
gated s42,944.73, which included $23, 1872
A for fees for services performed;
fees paid into the county treasury;
81, 400 for salaries Of jailers, watchmen
and matron, and s1,64520 for probate
court fees.
From this amount the sheriff deduct
ed $19,70S.26, which had been paid to
himself and deputies for the first elev-
en- months in 1897, leaving a balance
claim, the county auditor has paid the
jailers, night watchmen and matron
$475.50, reducing the claim to SIS, 76O 81.
This amount has been Whitfield down
by the county attorney about $4,000,
on the ground that the law does not
allow the sheriff to collect fees on the
personal property tax warrants served,
and other odds and ends
County Attorney Anderson Informed
the board last evening that he was
| ready to go through the claims for
each month as presented by Sheriff
Wagner, and point out the several
amounts which he had stricken Off and
the board could then order the balance
paid the sheriff and let him go into
court for the disputed sums
Mayor Kiefer. as chairman of the
board, was Of the opinion that the COM
n1ittee on claims ought to have a re-
port on the claims Of the sheriff before
| any action was taken by the board.
This was agreed to. and the COM
| mittee will hold a session with County
| Attorney Anderson today and go over
| the bills. The committee will report
to the board at the adjourned meeting
Monday morning. and the sheriff will
get such sum as the board and the
county attorney agree upon. The
claims in dispute. Or those recommend
ed adversely by the county attorney,
will have to be collected through the
courts.
The board directed the county auditor
to advertise for bids for the Mounds
View ditch, and the county surveyor
was directed to prepare plans for the
grading Of Cleveland avenue west from
the state farm.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27
RAILWAY NOTES.

A party of seventeen gold seekers who
think this good time to go into the Klon-
dixie, were passengers on the Great North
ern transcontlnen IN YESTERDAY. In the par ty
ris, H., and editor of the Gospel Messenger.
and H. w. Wallace and w. L. Bennett. Of
Ann Arbor, Mich. -
A COMMITTEES Of trainmen in both the pas-
senger and freight service or the Chicago.
st. Paul., Minneapolis G Omaha railway 20,
presented a list of grievances to genera3
Manager Scott. They want several mat era
adjusted principally reiatIng to rum M
time and pay. Mr.. Scott has the nattac
under consideration, and will ho.d cn,.
ference with the men in few DAYS. He
said yesterday that he did not have cause to
think that the pleasant relations of the COM
pany and men would be disturbed
F. NJ Herr. superintendent of motive
power Of the Northern Pacific, was at his
desk again yesterday. and was waited upon
BY the committee Of freight hremen. who
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-27

and Rice streets, from ST. Peter to the
Great Northern railroad bridge.
The estimate shows that the cost
for paving with asphalt, between the
streets mentioned. will cost $40.220, or
1870 per front foot to the property
owners; with brick. the cost will be
$34,56O, OF $40 per front foot to own
ers; with sandstone, on a concrete
foundation, the cost will be $42,110. or
$4.14 per front foot to the property
owners. e~+
The city railway company will have
to pay $19,97O for its share Of the paw
ing if asphalt Is used; $17,120 if brick,
and $40, 920 for sandstone.