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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

received on behalf of the defense in
criminal cases Is false. =. w. %
"Another Judge of equally high re-
pute writes that he believes Is per
cent. of the evidence offered in divorce
cases approaches deliberate perjury.
"Another writes that perjury is
committed in q majority of law suits
and that the crime Is radidly increas-
ing.
SIN short with reference to the pre-
Va1ence of perjury the time has come
when, in the words of another, Justice
must wear q veil, not that she may be
impartial but that she may hide her
face for shame.''
In proposing remedies for this sad
condition, Mr.. Mccarthy draws the
conclusion that oaths are becoming
too common and suggests that some
forms of oaths required be abolished.
He also suggests that more solemnity
be given to the administering of oaths,
which should be left to the judges and
the gravity of the oath be dwelt upon.
Also that perjury, wherever possible
to detect same, should be swiftly and
surely punished. There is much force
in these ideas of Mr.. Mccarthy. If
there is any way in which the sanctity
of the oath may better be impressed
upon people who often thoughtlessly
or willfully perjure themselves to gain
some pecuniary or other advantage,
it is time that it be adopted. The in
distinct monotone with which the clerk
usually pronounces the oath or the
hasty ''do you swear?" by the notary
is not conducive to that end.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
the PREVALENCE OF PERJURY.

Mr.. J. J. Mccarthy, in an address
before the Iowa Bar Association, made
some startling statements regarding
the increase of the crime of perjury.
Among other statements, Mr.. earthly
said: III. :z :.
"Where is there lawyer who has
not seen the guilty criminal pass from
the court room acquitted because
of perjurred 5testimon y? What one OF
us but has seen the reports Of persons
and Of property sacrificed and tramp
led under foot, presumably under due
form of law, but really and truly by
the use Of corrupt and false and some
times purchased testimony? 5s .
'sThese are things that beget distrust
for the courts and for our boosted
forms Of law. These are the things
that produce anarchy, lynching and q
Just contempt, as we'll as lack Of CON
hdance il those tribunals called courts
ct Justice. s5ss 4
lone Judge Of long experience upon
the bench writes me that, In his opin-
lon, shout ne.haH of.sll the evidence
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

Ex-senator Towne, who has become
identified with an oil syndicate ofTexas
and who says he has abandoned poll
tics, speaking of the political situation
in the West, made these predictions:
Gin my opinion Senator Hill of New
York will be the next president of the
regular Democratic party and the
platform adopted will, 7 believe, be a
very reactionary one. In fact, I believe
Tho Party Will Split
in 1904 and Mr.. Bryan will bolt it and
lead q third-party faction in support
of the issues to which he is still loyal.
''The feeling among Democrats
throughout the West is that they want
to win and they don't care a rap what
sort of platform they win on, but it
must be platform that will be total
reputation of the chief issues of 1896
and 1900.
"The free-silver question is abso-
lutely dead in the West. It will not
only not be an issue in 1904, but I do
not believe it will be mentioned in the
Democratic platform or campaign"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
Issue q Joint Call.

Acting in accordance With sug-
gestion of the Minnesota State Agri-
cultural society, Speaker M. J. Dow
ling, of the house of representatives,
and President Lyndon A. Smith, of
the state senate, have caused to be is
sued joint call for the assembling of
the legislature on the grounds of the
state fair at II o'clock on the morning
of Sept. 3. This is not altogether an
innovation, as the plan was adopted
last year, and a very satisfactory re-
union of the lawmakers of the state
was held.
1t is not at all doubtful that the
members of the legislature will comply
with the call and meet at the fair.
The custom is one which has received
the very warm approval and COM
mendation of the citizens of the state,
and there are many obvious reasons
for sustaining the precedent.
The official call signed by the
speaker and president was issued
Saturday and read as follows:
To the Members of the Minnesota
Legislature:
The Minnesota State Agricultural
society has suggested that the legisla'
ture hold reunions upon the grounds
OF the society during it's annual fair,
A successful reunion was so held last
year. The undersigned believe thai
an annual reunion is desired by many
of the senators and representatives
and, therefore, they issue this as a cal
for the members of the Legislature tc
meet on Tuesday, the third day O.
September, 1901, at II O'Clock in the
forenoon, at the Institute building or
the fair grounds, which the Agricult
ural society kindly tenders for the oc
casion. It IS hoped that every sena
tor and representative will be present
| M. J. BOWLING,
Speaker OF House of Representatives
LYNDON A. SMITH,
| President of the Senate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
Consequences.

A woman threw a paper out on the
roadside, and the consequences were
buggy ruined, a young horse
spoiled, a child crippled for life.
A man lit a match in barn, and
the consequences were the barn was
burned, the stock roasted, the grain a
total loss.
A boy drank a glass of whiskey,
and the consequences were spoiled
career, depraved character and a
ruined life forever.
A girl said 'Yes" to fast young
man, and the consequences were a
poverty stricken home, ignorant, vi
cious children and a broken heart
Farm Journal,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
Waterville has appealed to the state

Waterville has appealed to the state
for leave to catch and dispose of the
bull-heads which are crowding each
other out of the lake and are becoming
a menace to the health of the inhabi-
tants of the village. Under the ruling
of the Fish Commission the catching
of these fish come under the same rule 8
as their scaled cousins, and hence the
increase in number. Fisherman had
before made handsome wages in catch
ing them and selling them to people in
Iowa. When properly prepared, the
bull-head maxes good, palatable food
and is eagerly sought in states less
fortunate in fishing resources than
Minnesota.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

gresham or other public favor, we
will acknowledge that his donation
was purely unselhsh, noble and pa
triotic. Until then we will believe he
made q good "hit'' politically. We
might add, for the benefit of the post
master editors whose business it seems
to be to snarl and bite continually at
anything and anybody whose influence
goes against the powers that furnis she's
them their soft berths, that we have
as little admiration for their ethics as
they appear to have for ours.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

A hundred things happen every day
says an exchange, that the newspaper
man never sees. He does the best be
can, keeps his eyes and ears open, but
he is only a human being neither ON
niscient nor omnipresent. You often
wonder why this or that was not pub
lished, and perhaps you say the news
paper has favorites, and it has. Its
favorites are those who are thought
full and kind enough to give or send to
the editor or reporter what local news
they may have. See?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

The Weekly Bulletin of the State
Central Republican Committee, pub
LEGATION designed for the instruction
of feeble minded editors of republican
newspapers, asks: "What would have
happened if John Lind had been elected
in 1902" AS in that event the Weekly
Bulletin would not have happened the
gether without its consolations.-Owa
tonna Journal (Rep.)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

The Minneapolis Journal says that
the English are spending about 81 ,000,-
900 day in the wearing work of stamp
ing out Boer resistance and as fast as
the conditions permit, the Americans
enter and take all the orders for goods.
Did'it occur to the Journal that Uncle
Sam is wearing a similar shoe?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

The Endowment Rank of the knights
of Pythias is in financial trouble. A
recent investigation by the Supreme
Lodge disclosed the fact that it had
$135 in the bank with which to pay
$500, 900 in death claims.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

A New York astronomer declares
that the unprecedented hot wave which
has been felt throughout the northern
hemisphere, has been due to a thin
ming of the vapor covering the sun.
He says conditions of rapidly chang
ing temperature will continue four
years, due to the commissions in the
sun.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

Grasshoppers have been doing much
damage in the Red River Valley, from
Wilkin to Kittson counties. Many
fields have been laid bare, particular
ly in Clay county. Large areas will
be plowed in order to destroy the eggs,
and the state furnishes oil for use in
''hopperdozers" to catch this years
swarms.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

Prominent conservative leaders in
England believe their party would be
defeated If elections were on at the
present time, so strong has the senti-
ment against the conduct of Boer war
become.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
Farm for SaIo.

$40 acres unimproved land in Red
River Valley, three miles from Red
River, Richland county, North D akota.
Will sell for SIS per acre, or exchange
for city property. Inquire of
MRS. MARY LARKIN.
17-tt Kandiyohi: MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31

Real Estate, Loans and insurance
1 will loan money at low rate of in
terest and on favorable terms. Will
buy and sell real estate. Insurance
written In reliable Insurance compa-
MES. SOLOMON PORTER.
o2tt -.,-.'. Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
The Buffalo Exposition

Is admitted to be the most beautiful
ever seen. Purchase your railroad
ticket via. the Burlington Route. Your
home agent can furnish tickets that
way. .z~ rs 7 j .z. . d. 3.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
The Cofnnoner
Issued Weekly.
WILLIAM J, BRYAN.
Editor and Publisher.
TERMS-PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

No travelling canvassers are employed.
Terms for local agents will be sent upon ap-
plication. All money should be sent by P. o.
order, Express order, or by bank draft on New
York or Chicago Do not send individual
checks or stamps
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-07-31
GOVERNMENT REGULATION" OIL
RAILROADS.

"Whatever may be the course of the
Morgan railway control with respect
to rates, there will be no diminution
OF the Outcry against Over-capitaliza-
ton and charges of hostility toward
public interests and no cessation of
the demand by the socialistic element
for government ownership, which is
entirely undesirable. Government
regulation is preferable, after the
manner of the national banks. -
Minneapolis Journal.
Government control of the railroads
under private ownership has resulted
in railroad ownership of the govern
ment. Stephenson's saying that where
combination is possible, competition
is impossible, is proving true.
When Morgan gets his community of
interests" perfected, railroad mag
mates will not need to over-capitalize
their road in order to establish the
reasonableness of their tariffs. They
will snap their fingers in the face of
the public like other absolute monopo-
lies have done, which have grown up
through secret railroad rebates in de-
fiance of law and public sentiment.
Morgan Or his successor will supervise
the railroads of the country, and any
functionary appointed by the govern
ment would simply be figure-head.
James A. Garfield, many years ago,
stood up in the halls of congress and
declared: "Since the dawn of history,
the great thoroughfares have belonged
to the people, have been known as the
kings highways, or the pubic high
ways, and have been open to the free
use of all, on payment of small uni
form tax or toll to keep them in repair.
But now the most perfect, and by far
the most important roads known to
mankind, are owned and managed as
private property by comparatively
small number of private citizens. Cor
porations have become conscious of
their strength, and have entered upon
the work of controlling the states.
Already they have captured some OF
the Oldest and strongest of them; and
these discrowned sovereigns now fol-
low in chains the triumphal chariot of
their consequences. And this does
not imply that merely the officers and
representatives of states have been
subjected to the railroads, but that
the CORPORATIONS HAVE GRASPED THE
SOURCER AND FOUNTAINS OF POWER,
and control the choice of both officers
andrepresentatives. p" This was spoken,
not by an avowed socialist, but by a
man who afterwards was nominated
and elected president of the United
States. It was true thirty years ago,
and herailroads have not relinquished
any of the power they possessed in
those days. On the contrary, they
have organized and potentialized this
power in conjunction with the con-
troll of other public functions until
they threaten free government itself.
After the fiascos made in the line of
government control during the past
thirty years by railroad commissions,
state and interstate, it is idle to talk
aboutnational supervision of privately
owned public highways as being an
adequate remedy of the abuses exist
ing. The railroads must be made
public highways in fact as we'll as
name, and it can be accomplished only
by the ownership and operation being
assumed by the people.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
LEFT ALMsH0UsE TO WED

A remarkable romance, hastened by
good fortune, is interesting the people Of
lower Delaware. 1t grew out of friend
ship of two Delawareans whose adverse
fortunes had compelled them to spend
the winter at the almshouse. Harry
Smith, who formerly resided at Lewes,
was admitted to the Sussex county insti-
tuition in December, and soon after his
arrival he became acquainted with Mrs.
Belle Stillwell, who arrived to be treated
for tonsilitis. Many of Smiths evenings
were spent in the woman's convalescent
department, where an infatuation sprung
up between him and Mrs. Stillwell,
which, in the springtime, blossomed into
unquenchable love. Mr. Smith, we'll and
ambitious, left the institution and ran
into good fortune and secured bright
little home at Hickman. Returning to
the almshouse he claimed his bride-elect
and escorted the fully recovered young
woman to Georgetown where they were
married by Rev. Adam Stengle.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
=. Throughout the State
HAULED IN THE FLAG

The big American flag, which has
served in campaigns for many years, and
which was recently swung across the
street in front Of the Post Office an
nouncing the big Fourth of July cele-
bration to be held by the citizens of
Dover and the neighboring towns, will
have to he hauled in. The big starry
banner was put out by the Citizens
Committee to awaken the patriotic spirit
of every citizen in the forthcoming cele
bration, but on the last line of the can
vas attached to the flag, the words ''Bene-
fit Free Library" which it is feared
might be construed to be an advertise =
ment and thereby come under the pre-.
visions of Congress to protect the Ameri-
can flag from any desecration. Viii e
there is great question among the lawyers
consulted in the matter that this exhibit
could be construed into desecration of
the flag, the committee thought it best
to order the banner hauled in.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR
" Something New Under the Sun,


All Doctors have tried to cure CA
TARRH by the use of powders, acid
gases, inhalers and drugs in paste form.
Their powders dry up the mucuous mem
branes causing them to crack open and
bleed. The powerful acids used in the
inhalers have entirely eaten away the
same membranes that their makers
have aimed to cure, while pastes and
| olntments cannot reach the disease An
old and experienced practitioner who has
| for many years made close study and
speciality of the treatment of CATARRH,
has at last perfected a Treatment which
when faithfully used, not only relieves at
once, but permanently cures CATARRH,
by removing the cause, stopping the dis
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1t is the only remady known to science
that actually reaches the afflicted parts.
This wonderful remedy is known as
''SNUFFLES the GUARANTEED CA
TARRH CURE and is sold at the ex-
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package containing internal and external
medicine sufficient for a full months
treatment and everything necessary to its
pesfect use.
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cognized as the only safe and positive
cure for that annoying and disgusting
disease. 1t cures all inflammation quickly
and permanently and is also wonderfully
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GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada OH receipt of
One Dollar. Address EDWIN B. GILES
4 COMPANY, 1880 and 1882 Market
Street, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
COUNTY TAX

For the ensuing fiscal year, commenc-
ing July 1st, the county tax rate will be
eighty cents on each one hundred dollars
of assessed valuation. This is an in
crease of twenty cents on the 800, and
was agreed on by the Levy Court Tuesday
the additional levy being necessary be-
cause of the depleted condition of the
county finances. OF the so cents for
county purposes, 10 cents on the 500
will be for poor tax, and the remaining
70 cents for the county. The increase in
the tax rate is no surprise, as the low
condition of the county funds, and the
financial responsibilities facing the count
were generally known Merit n. Will
lifts, one of the Levy Court commission
ers, thought rate of seventy-fve cents
on the 500 would be sufficient to tide
over the county for the next year.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
ALLOWS ERRORS

Tuesday was day of much business
for the Levy Court, and from start tt
finish of the meeting every minute was
busily spent Principal of the work was
the reading of reports of committees ap'
pointed to audit the error list of the sew
eral hundred tax collectors, the presenta-
ton of table of the assessment for the
year 1901, and the opening of bids for the
$95, 900 bond issue, the last work being
done privately.
Following are the error lists allowed:
Appoquinimink hundred-County and
poor, SIS, $50; dog, S221 capitation, $780,
White Clay Creek hundred-County
and poor, $37, 119; dog, SIG.
Christiana-County and poor, $3.50,
S22; road, $3.50, ,S22; capitation, $3.50; dog,
$21O.
Mill Creek-1S99, county and poor,
S., ,429; 1900, county and poor, $44, 4,625;
capitation, $312; dog, $13S.
Blackbird- County and poor, S29, ,4l6;
capitation, 500; dog, $3.50.
Red Lion-County and poor, 10,649.
60; capitation, $l53; dog, $31.
New Castle-County and poor, $13S, ,718,
road, 1866, 724; capitation, ,$763; dog, ,S161.50.
Clerk of the Peace Quigley presented
to the court assessment figures for the
year 1901. 1t shows a total assessment
on real estate amounting to $47, ,057, 703,
and ON live stock amounting to $12, 2,542.
The figures by hundreds are:
Appoquinimink, real estate, $s42, ,225;
stock, $346.
- Blackbird, real estate, $7O4, 761; stock
5000.
Brandywine, real estate, $2,446,54O;
stock, 1894.
Christiana, $2,475, ,O97; stock, $129.50.
Mill Creek, real estate, 81, ,93S, ,291;
stock, $533.
New Castle, real estate, $2,664, ,348;
stock, $679.
Pencader, real estate, $40, ,542 40; stock,
S3lS5O.
Red Lion, real estate, 1882 2,6S5; stock, |
1903.
st. Georges, real estate, 1924, ,473;
stock, $641.5O.
White Clay, real estate, S1,27O, O,672;
stock, $39S.
Wilmington, real estate, $3O,359, 1862;
stock, S779, $50.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
GAS PLANT BURNED

The gas plant of st. Joseph's Indus
trial School at Clayton, was destroyed by
fire on Sunday morning. 1t is thought
that the fire was the work of IN incen-
diary. The volunteer fire company hur-
ried to the scene with their hose carriage
and hook and ladder truck, but found on
arrival there that to make an effort to
save the burning structure would be fu-
tile, so they directed their efforts to-
wards saving the sisters house and a
large building containing the kitchen,
dining rooms and laundry, which are
only very short distance to the south
of the doomed one.
The building burned fercely for over
two hours and as it stood nearly one
hundred feet in height presented beau
tiful scene. Finally, the flames ate their
way through the bottom of the two large
red cedar water tanks that we're encased
on top of the building and the fifty
thousand gallons of water contained
therein rushed down on the flames like
a miniature water fall and put the flames
out, leaving nothing standing but the
charred embers.
Before the fremen left for their homes
they pulled the structure down by means
of ropes, and nothing remains now but
hugh pile Of burned wood and demol-
ished- gas plant, which occupied the lower
half of the building. A new plant will
be erected as soon as possible.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
DETECTION OF PEACH YELLows

The premature ripening of peaches is
an unfailing symptoms of yellows, and is
considered the first stage. To master
this inspectors and fruit growers should
be thoroughly posted about the time Of
ripening of each variety. The time OF
ripening will vary with location and
weather conditions. When peaches are
found ripening two or three weeks ahead
of time it is pretty sure indication of
yellows. Do not let peach prematurely
ripened by worm or some other cause
fool you. The characteristic mottling or
dappling of yellows peach is a good
guide.
The second and third stages of yellows
are easily detected at any time. The de-
velopment of dormant buds into broom
like punches is characteristic Here
again there is chance for error, as the
punching may be caused, in some cases,
by other factors. Be on guard at all
times, as yellows inspectors often get
into trouble. Yellows is a peculiar dis
ease and not many men are found in any
neighborhood who know all about it;
while scientists are still cropping in the
dark. In the nursery look out for strings
around the bud that have not bsen cut.
The tree will yellow and shoot out buds
resembling second stage yellows below
the tie. Watch for aphis on roots and
the peach-mite on the terminal growth.
There are many other points which ex-
periente alone will make clear, but by all
means be cautious in dealing with this
mysterious disease. Get rid of it as soon
as possible by grubbing and burning the
Agriculturia
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-29
WHERE ARE THESE YOUTHS

S. Atwood Weldin and Charles Simon,
Of Blue Ball, in Brandywine hundred,
are worried over the absence from home
OF their two sons. The latter are II
years of age and have been missing from
home for a week. They were traced to
Washington but no clue can be found Of
them since that time When the youths
left home they had 500, being the
amount of their savings for some time.
Young Simon often expressed desire to
visit the west and only awaited COM
panion to accompany him on his trip.
The police in the principal cities have
been notified to be on the watch for the
runaways. Their parents are anxious to
learn Of their whereabouts even though
the lads refuse to return home.