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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO. J
IJICAa Cor,N,ny ! 81

STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, SO
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
ls senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the Cifv
OF Toledo, County and State Aforesaid.
and that said firm will paw the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of CATARRH that cannot ha
cured cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY
sworn 70 before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day Of Decemher
A. ID. 1886. Aoef'
) A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internallv
ses acts dIrectiy on the blood and mu co,Is
surfaces surface, OF the system. Send for testi.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo n
Sold by Druggist. 75c. '"0'
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
Loss Of App .,tite.

A person that has lost aPpetlte mas
lost Something besides-vitality. vlgor
tone. o+;+o ond all
that goes with it is to take hoou ut y oai
p teri digestion and makes eating a
p Thousands take it for spring loss o.
annette and every body says there 3
nothing else so good as Hoods
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
HelnfuI Child.

caller-My. what a big g'r' you a., -
-.;na IN hel Your soon he apie 10
he,n vour moi her about the mouse.
Eth.,- on. | do that already " uen.
ever she says "For goodness sanI' ~
ont of my wayr' do it-Phllade'pn'"
Press.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
Work. e Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored bv those
tireless. little workers-Dr Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing indigestion. Bill
iousnes', Cons tipation. Sick Headache
and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel trou-
bles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure. Only
25c at the Parlor Drug Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
GaDlpR's Catchl r.

"Yon call him a powerful orator.
Why, when he spoke Of the abyss thai
confronts our nation the people yawn
ed!'
"Certainly He made the people &C
tually see the abyss yawn. and yor
know how infectious yawning isl
Detroit Journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

There ia always danger In using conn-
tarfeits Of DeWitts Witch Hazel Save.
The original is a safe and certain cure
for piles. 1T is soothing: and heallns
salve for sores and all SKIN X;1 d,sease Gil,ette
Moretown, Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

Farmer Hulltrooth-This here paper
sez that q man in Chicago unloaded
$4,000 bushels Of corn one day last
week In Chicago Now. Marier. yot
know as well as do that there AIM
emmy man In the hull state could de
that much work In one day.-Chicagt
NaWc
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
Couldn't Fool Him.

"This." said the chrome peddler
Represents an oriental dance"
"W'hat does oriental meanY' aske
the head of the house.
BELONGING in the east"
You git out! They don't stand fe.
no dances like that in the east! I'm
from Connecticut, and ! know"-Indi
annapolis Press.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

"At the request Of many Of the
citizens Of Barre Mr.. Hersey has con-
sented to run for mayor" Wouldn't
that scald you?
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

Fully two-thirds Of woman's trou
bles result from reasoning with he,
heart instead OF her head. - Chicago
NewS.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

Have you paid for the paper you are
reading? II not, remember your
posi- a ,ter wants you to do so before
March LIST.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

Better out than in''-that humor that
you notice. To he sure it's out and all
out, take Hoods Sarsapari a.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

At the battle of Hastings "a. d. 1866
The weapons being swords and battle
axes 500 fell. fatally wounded, out Of
every loo soldiers
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

All the healing balsamic virtues OF the
NorW ay pine are concentrated in DR.
" God Norway Pine Syrup Natures
own remedy for coughs and colds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

Hundreds Of lives saved every year by
having Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil in the
house just when it is needed. Cures
Group, healssburns, cuts, wounds of every
sort. WHY
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

Energy all gone? Headache? Stomach
out of order? Simply case of torpid
liver. Burdock Blood Bitters will make a
new man or woman of you.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

what is this social struggle we hear
SO much aboutw
ut is partly getting in yourself ami
partly keeping other people out."-Chi-
cago Record.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

Nikola Tesla Is the general pas
senger agent who has charge OF the
first excursion to Mars.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SAIE-A new mantle bed cost $1,000
will sell chap Cal at 20 Bolster Place up
stairs l. 159-1W
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

FOR SALE--A cheap horse, one pair Of
traverse, ana one pair new work harnesses.
Matd 4 Lane, South Barre. 25S 1Wk
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

OeWjtt's Little Early RiSerS.
The famous little 0lilso
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

FOR SAfE-A high priced banjo in first
class co dtion. Will be sold very cheap for
cash Inunire at this Office. 253tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

WANTED-To rent a house near the depot
with Fl We or six rooms. For particulars
apply at this office,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

WANTED--Granite stone cutters for plain
work Ryeg tie Granite Works Co, SO. Rye
gate vt. 2SS IT
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

FOR SALE CHEAP-A small Marvin Safe
in good condition. Call at the Red Cross
PharmaCv. Z3S u
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

FOR SALE-A litter of full blooded Beagle
pups Inquire at Slaytons Stable or at No. 8
South Main Street Fred Gokey. Barre. W
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

WANTED--Boarder at No. 8 Central Street
26O-65
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
70 RENT.

TO hENl-Two furnished ro,'ms. suitable
for two or three men. with or without t.oard-
DIP. I.ydiard. 10 Simmer. ST. 257tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23
ANTS 8.

WANIED-A position to work in creamery
-fEfy -Tear- cy perienca n good butter maker.
Address, Charles N, Stimets. Randolph. Vt
261-T2
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

WANTED-An all round machinist, familiar
with lathe and planer. Inquire Barre supply
Co.. Barre Vt AOt1
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

WANTED at No., Spaulding St.
Pa If
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

TO notwithstanding tenements Apply. to
Guy Wilson. Bethel. vt. A5tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

TO RENT-Tenement on Camp Street. first
Douglass. / ,angdon Ave. Montpelier. Also for
sale tenement house on Camp Street, and 2
cottages on Hill Street. Apply to Ward
Douglass, Iangdon Ave. MontpelierVt 237
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

TO RENT-A tenement on Mount street In
o,1ir,, iohn G. Mackie, Mount ST. 254tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-23

TO RENT--A tenement Of eightlarge rooms
and bath. now occupied by W. X WheaTley
on Prospect Street good barn on premises
Inquire, 80 Pros pect Street. 235tf
TO RENT-A tenement on Hill Street. five
rooms Rent 80. Apply to ). s. Collins. 8
HiIl 03Itf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
9nltnan Snmnerrtr+

to do a certain thing and consequently sui
fers; while as to the bad hablt-Well, II we
were not strong enough to break 1t before,
why should the advent Of any particular day
make it easier for Us to overcome 1t now!
Thus we are apt to reason, and, soon grow
ing tired, we give up the thought OF our
New Years resolutions and plod along in
the old way. If we could only keep them
always before US much might be done, for
there is only one way to accomplish any
thing, and that is by adhering in the mi
nutest detail to the plans we have made.
One seldom breaks his high resolve or does
a great wrong III the beginning; he misses
step here, step there, goes a little out of
the way on this side, little on that, and
is soon far from his starting point.
The year. to look forward, seems long;
but it will soon be gone. Let us strive each
day, writes Olive Hyde Foster, in Farm and
Preside, to make that one as near perfect as
possible, and then the consciousness OF earn
est effort will, in a measure, compensate
for the failure often sustained. Let the
thought of the dear ones we 50 fondly love
check the impatient word. Who can tell
where they may all be ere we make our
next New Years pledges? Some may be
scattered over the face of the earth-some,
alas! may have gone into the great beyond,
leaving us to "sigh for the touch of a van
ished hand and the sound of a voice that IS
STILL" nay even we may be called to join
the great majority; and II the summons
should come, may there not be a single secret
pang over the word left unsaid to mar
the Joy of being released from the trials
and temptations Of this life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
New Year in Wales and GERMANY.

In Wales, fires are burned to usher in the
New Year, and are left alight from one
year to the other. In Germany there are
parts where at one time belief was enter
tanned in a god who brought light and
warmth to the world each year. AS bon
fire typided the goodness of this god, huge
fire is still built in the market place, and
here the people flock, bringing with them
things they wish to leave behind Young
men cast in their pipes and maidens their
love letters. A little before midnight the
young people dance around the fire, calling:
Health to the New Year"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
New Years MaXimS.

Don't worry. Don't hurry. "Too swift
arrives as tardily as too slow" Sleep and
rest abundantly. Spend less nervous en-
ergy each day than you make. Be cheer
full. "A light heart lives long Think only
healthful thoughts. AS a man thinketh
in his heart, so he is" ''Seek peace and
pursue it" Work like a man, but don't
be worked to DEATH" avoid passion and
excitement; moments anger may be
fatal" associate with healthy people;
health is contagious as we'll as disease.
Don't carry the whole world on your Shout
ders, far less the universe. "Never despair;
lost hope is fatal disease. '-Christian
Work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Preparing for Christmas.

ITO catch you meath the mistletoe
VIII be my aim, said he.
pray, will you kindly let me know
Just where the spray will be-"
at shall be where you wish, said she;
81 really do not care"
He answered: ''Then be kind to me
And wear it in your hair"
Chicago Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
The Christmas Spirit,

Josephine always looks so gloomy at
Christmas time
eyes; | wonder what ails her"
Il think she is veXed with her brothers
and sisters because they have SO many
children. detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
On Desert Air.

Winthrop-'If Freddie is going to spend
Christmas with his grandmother, perhaps
you'd better buy him the drum and whis-
tie"
Mrs Winthrop-'I spoke to him about
them, my dear, but he said they'd be no
good, as his grandmother was deaf. "-Les-
lies Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Intense Ironu.
''lave

Mister" said Wandering Mike, "have
you got a quarter you can spare?'
What do you want with it?'
And with look of pity and reproach came
the answer
Il jes' wanted money enough to go be-
fore notary an swear off mex New Year
day; OATS all. Washington Star
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
-: MAKING 49,
RESOLUTIONS

have ever known. Many plans are made
for more systematic work, many good res
olutions formed, many bad habits broken
and we start out with head erect and breast
heaving. How long will our good intentions
last?
We become weary, and some day the
work is dropped for a little while; the good
resolution conflicts with strong desire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Uncle Allen.

cordmg to the opinion expressed by Uncle
Allen Sparks when the subject came up for
discussion, lis the man who hunts the house
over, from cellar to garrett, trying to find
out what his wife has hidden away as his
Christmas present. Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Her View.

1T isn't always what a Christmas present
costs" said her friend, chat makes it APP
precated."
ooh, no." replied Mrs. Bargain-Hunter;
very often it is what people think it cost"
Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Great Day in European Courts.

a great day. All the monarchs begin the
day by attending church; afterward, they
receive the dignitaries Of church, state,
army and diplomatic corps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Mirth Of the HOLIDAY Season
Welcoming a Change.

DO you enjoy the holiday season" asked
the jovial friend.
Eyes, answered Sirius Barker, with his
customary cynicsm. It's a great relief
to be able to say Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year for change. How dy
do gets very monotonous. Washington
Star
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
A Christmas FaYorite.

man with past is man to admire
A man with a future is one to desire;
But the man just a this time the girls find
most pleasant,
They will frankly confess is the man with
present.
Brooklyn Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Angelic Tommy.

Now Tommy hops when he is bid,
All chores he does, he's rarely child;
He is a different boy because
HIS eyes are fixed on Santa Claus.
Chicago Daily Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
No Reelection Needed.

One curious fact must give US pause:
We strive for all things new,
But when it comes to Santa Claus
The same old boy will do.
Chicago Daily Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Greeting the New Year.

Hail, glad New Year! We do not ask
Our woes you should disperse.
We merely urge this simple task
Pray do not make them worse.
Chicago Daily Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
He's All Right.

/ have a blessing for the man
(And care not who may hearth
Who is intoxicated with
The real, true Christmas spirit.
brooklyn Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
YULE-TIDE.
Blu MARGARET E. SANGSTER.

YITH TWNING OF CEDAR AND HOLLY AND FIR,
w WITH FRAGRANCE AND SPICE OF FRANNCENSE AND 1YRRH
y OF CHILDREN AND STIR IN THE STREET.
AND HAND CLASPAND GREETING FOR ANY WE r1EET
MID RT-WARrTH TO LOOSEN THE PURSE OF THE C1URL,
AND HEARTH-FLAS LIKE BANNERS THAT FLOAT AND UNFURL
THE DEAREST OF DAYS. MERRY CHRISTMAS IS HERE
AND CHILD IN THE MIDST is THE KING OF THE YEAR
NOW r1AIDENS AND PATRONS AND GENTLEMEN ALL,
AND SWEETHEARTS AND LOVERS, HELD FONDY IN TRIAL.
ladies LASSIES OOLD-HAIRED AND BRIOHTEYED,
LET THE JOY OF YOUR HEARTS OVERFLOWAT YULETIDE;
NM BEYOUR LIKE THE DAISIES THAT BLOOM ON THE LEA
SUMMER BRIr1S OVER LIKE FOAM OF THE SEA-
OLD ORUDOES FORGET, IF THEIR CHILL HAS BEEN FELT,
THE LIGHT OF THE YULEFRE TO TENDERNESS MELT
FOR HARDNESS AND HATRED NO ROOM HAVE WE HERE
CHILD IN THE MIDST IS THE KING OF THE YEAR
ONE STAR, LIKE THE SUN, LED THE SAOES OF OLD
~, TO THE rOT4ER WHO GRADED THE GLORY UNTOLD.
rs NOW STARS BY THE MILLION AND BILLION WE SEE
AS THE TAPERS ARE LIT ON THE GLAD CHRISTMAS TREE.
ONE SONG SANG THE ANGELS AND YET DO THEY SING
THAT THE CHILD IN THE MIDST IS OF AGES THE KING
OH, LISTl ONT1E COLD BLAST THAT SONG RISES CLEAR,
~ CHILD IN THE MIDST IS THE KING OF THE YEAR
" ATRUCE TO OUR SADNESS AND END TO OUR GRIEF.
EARTH HATH NOT SADNESS THAT KNOWS NOT RELIEF
WHEN, SOFT AS THE VOICE OF THE ANGELS ABOVE,
is BORNE ROUND THE WORLD THE SWEET MESSAGE OF LOVE
AND CHRISTMAS BLITHE MERRY CHRISTMAS IS HERE,
AND THE CHILD IN THE MIDST IS THE KING OF THE YEAR
N Y HOME JOURNAL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19

Method With Him.

rawford-What induced you to buy such
a small turkey for Christmas?
Crabshaw-So there wouldn't be any left
to warm over for the next day."-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Resolutions.

We've made resolutions anew,
AS it's long been our custom to do,
And Che thought causes pain)
We will make them again
IN the year 1902.
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
His Gift List.

The editor, poor man, has but little chance
to slumber
When a wife and fourteen children com
prise his Christmas number.
Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19

many mistakes of the
past II months we
feel a determination
to make the year be-
fore us the best we
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19

Once again has New Years day come
around, and as we look back over the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19
Wood County Reporter
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1901

In our homes and out of our homes at this
time the reign of Christmas is supreme.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-12-19

Within we III a k e
ready to welcome its
coming, and without
we strive to let its
overflow touch hearts
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1901-02-21

could. We have no right to impose our
will upon those who come after us, as
our fathers imposed upon us their will.
The government of the living by the
dead is the citadel of social follies and
tyrannies. Most political reformers are
jumbling and failing because they are
trying to solve Twentieth century prob
lens with Eighteenth century phrases
fastened upon us by the armed and
guarded institutions in which we are
imprisoned by our fathers. To believe
only in the God of the dead, to believe
that God was in Moses or in Jesus more
than us, to believe that political wisdom
was in Hamilton or in Jefferson more
than in the common life of today-this
is the mother of all atheisms. And
it Is the atheism which we strive to per-
petuate when we think to construct a
system that will rule the future and
solve it's problems. We but lay up for
our children the tragedy of ignorance
the tyranny of atheism and the slavery
OF superstition when we try to bind
them with laws and systems we think
liberating ourselves.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1901-02-21
GIFT TTOMANKATO
CARNEGIE WILL GIVE $4,000 FOR 4
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
City Must Provide the Stte-COngresso
man McCleary Gets the Promise
Of the MankatO Board.
Especial to the Journal }

lOpcCldl W the JOuTUdl.)
WASHINGTON. Feb. T. Sc, elal
weeks ago the board Of control Of the
Mankato Public Library association
wrote to Congressman McCleary, ask
ing him to communicate with Andrew
Carnegie, whose gifts to public library
enterprises have been large in number
and liberal In amount, with a view TO
ascertaining whether Mr.. Carnegie, after
full statement of the case, would feel
warranted in doing anything for Man
kato.
Mr.. McCleary took the matter up with
Mr.. Carnegie, a. requested, and today
received that sentleman's reply, watch.
in substance. is as follows:
He will give $4,000 for a public Ii
brary building in Mankato, provided the
city will provide a satisfactory site and
guarantee to raise a permanent annual
fund of $4,000 with which to keep the
library open to the public.
Mankato il now authorized by law to
impose tax Of one mill for library
purposes, which will just about realize
the required $4,000.
Mr.. McCleaYy today forwarded the
Carnegie letter to the proper Mankato
officials for their consideration. He
feels very jubilant over the very prompt
and satisfactory answer made by Mr..
Carnegie.
w. w. JERMANE,.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1901-02-21

insuring- only one way to obtain posi-
tion, and that is to work up from the
ranks. No appointments or removals
can be made for political reasons. and
employees are to have the right OF trial
before tribunal and the governing
board, to consist of II commissioners,
is to be appointed by the president Of
the United States, subject to the rati-
fication of the senate. Each commis-
sioner must be practical railroad man
of at least 10 years previous experience,
thus barring out politicians.
Seventh-It provides for the expendi-
ture Of $50, 600, 900 annually to build new
roads, after the payment Of all current
charges; etc, have been met. Ih-s
money is to- be expended, not Els now SO
often In useless competing lines, but ac-
cording to the needs of communities,
and, where the right of way shall have
been donated by the local government,
whether county, district or state.
This plan, if carried out, will, say its
advocates, cause no addition to the bur
dens of the taxpayer, as the purchase
money will all come from the earnings
of the railroads, and not from the gov
eminent treasury.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1901-02-21

remarkable bill providing for ma
tional ownership of railroads has been
introduced in congress. Some OF ,ro
provisions of the bill will no doubt in
terest readers Of the Herald.
First-The government is to purchase,
own and operate the steam railways of
the country, taking possession of them
Jan. l, 1902, under the power of emf
nent domain, based upon it's constitu-
tianal authority Ito regulate interstate
commerce" and Ito establish postroads, -
but giving the present stockholders Of
the railroads fair commercial value
therefor. in railroad debenture bonds at
2h per cent interest, and payable IN 81
wears.
Second-Passenger rates are at once
to be reduced to ! cent mile. and under
certain conditions to u cent per mile.
while freight rates are to be uniform
and as low as will meet all charges Of
the service and the interest on the
bonds and the increase of the s1nninx
fund.
Third-Eigbt hours of labor for all
railway employees are to constitute a day
and 48 hours a week; the wages OF
track laborers are to be raised from
$1.16 day to $1.35
Fourth-It provides for accident in
surance for shippers, employees and pas
seneers.
Fifth-It provides for postal express
Sixth-It provides for railway civli
service and promotion by merit, thus