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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-12
VIEWS OF THE LATE
THOMAS BRACKET REED

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stand this question. Perhaps you
think that men were glad 10 get into
these unions and went cheerfully in
to combinations. Such was not the
fact. Men hated to give up their
independence. They and their
fathers had built up their business.
They were proud of their success,
and meant to leave their establish
ments to their children. In the new
combination only one could be the
head. The others must 60 out or
take rear seats. Then came the task
of valuing, which encountered the
natural unwillingness to have others
do better than we do, until the task
of consolidation grew almost impos-
sible. Why was it not absolutely
impossible3 Simply because of the
murderous competition. 1t was
union or bankruptcy. OF course,
after there had been few examples,
it became easier. The rising tide
of prosperity helped also, because
it raised not prices only, but values,
and men were reconciled by getting
more than they had hoped for,
though they got no more than be-
longed to them.
1t would be natural here to say,
Why not let competition go on?
What we want is the results of com.
petition-low prices so that we can
buy all we want. The answer to
this can be made, and it is worth
attention. With small factories
scattered around and country
store in every village, competition
did insure us low prices, but did not
escape the evils we will hereafter
speak of. SO long as competition
could be carried on on the basis of
living and letting live, all went well;
but, as capital grew in amount and
mills in size, competition became
more violent and property ceased to
make returns. Now, the doctrine
of competition, most invaluable i'll
its way, has its limitations. Being
human, 1t is not an unmixed good.
Destructive competition is an evil.
The world cannot afford to have a
trade which does not pay a fair pro-
fit: Hence, when t ade ceases to
offer fair profit. there has to be a
remedy, and the remedy chosen
here was in reality not new one.
1t is impressed upon US at this time
on account of its size. In a small
way it has gone on ever since bust
ness became business.
But are we to be exposed to the
mercy of those people who pile up
millions, and have we no remedy
Nv law or Constitutional amend
ment? Yes, we have many remedies
IN the stump and in the newspapers.
But the experience of mankind is
universal that Providence has not
left US to the stump-orator or the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-12

The father of w. ]. Bailey is dead
at the age of 81 years. He had
been in failing health for some time.
The Governor elect quit the cam
paign to be at his fathers bedside,
and scarcely left the house during
his fatal illness.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-12
TRUST AND TARIFF
LEGISLATION.
Ex-Speaker Reed on the Dangers Attend
ino a Resort to Wrong Remedies.
(From the North American Review for
December.)

(From the North American review ior
December.)
The elections this year have taken
place, and we have escaped the one
great danger of democracy, which is
the decision of great questions with
out discussion. But we have by no
Ineans got rid of the questions. We
fave now upon us the duty of dis
cussing them with such care as will
tend to decide them correctly. We
have had a season of prosperity
which has no parallel, even in our
own remarkable history. There has
been a movement of concentration;
and business has been carried on
on so great scale that we are our
selves frightened by the tremen-
dous growth, but we are doing 1t in
such a fashion as to influence the
Old World. Conservatism, or the
unwillingness to welcome new things,
has its uses. Most new things are
not good and die an early death;
but those which push themselves
forward and by slow degrees force
themselves upon the attention OF
mankind are the unconscious pro-
ductions of human wisdoms, and
must have honest consideration, and
must not be made the subject of
unreasoning prejudice. Toward
such a movement no one has right
to look askance. Above all, no
one has right to presume such a
movement wrong. 1t may be wrong;
but when business men all over a
great nation pursue the same course,
THE presumption ought to be that
they are right. Nevertheless, the
first idea is to make them stop.
The history of corporations can be
put into few words. Men of sense
are unwilling to risk their all in one
enterprise or business. If they can
limit their risks, and if by union
with others, whose risks can be in
like manner limited, they can make
a strong company, much idle money
can be utilized and both capital and
labor employed. On this basis, land
the basis of easier management,
corporations were formed and have
gradually grown in full proportion
to the growth of the world. In our
day this growth has taken a new
form. That form has been forced
upon business men by competition
with one another. If number OF
concers united to save expense and
the duplication of management,
Others had to do likewise. These
unions of capital have been forced
upon the capitalist.
This element of force we must all
bear in mind if we wish to under
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-12
The Correct Time

is sometimes matter OF great i'm
pOrtance. A watch that doesn't tell
the correct time is just as bad as 90
watch at all. Ifyour watch shows an
inclination to be eccentric or unsteady
in its habits, bring 1t to US and We
will put it in shape at a very reason
able cost.
CONKLIN, the Jeweler.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-12

VanPelt of the Arkansas City
Enquirer, secured judgment against
T. w. Eckert of the Traveller, for
$500 for SANDER. Now Eckert has
sued VanPelt on a similar charge.
Better just balance accounts, gentle
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-12

carlton Post G. A. r. will elect
their officers for the coming year,
Saturday afternoon, Dec. 18th. All
members Of the Post requested to be
nresent. G. E. ALEXANDER, p. @.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-12

Thomas Mast, the great cartoon
ist, is dead.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-05-21
Robbed of His Purse.

how often we see this startling headline
in u daily papers, and how much we
sympathize with the unfortunate victim
be he rich or poor, there are hundreds
of other cases. of people who have been
robbed Of a far greater treasure thar
wealth that we never hear Of. We refer
to hose who have been robbed of their
good health by rebellious stomach. There
is one medicine, however, that will con-
quer a rebellious stomach and make 1t
perform it's duties properly, and that is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t is a spe-
ciic remedy for the stomach and will cure
belching, fiatulency, sick headache, in
digestion, constipation and bfliousness.
Try it and see. Our Private Die Stamp
is over the neck Of the bottle.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-05-21

Senator Dolliver of Iowa in a froth-
ing-at-the-mouth speech the other day,
declared that the Philippines would never
be given over to anarchy. The Iowa
orator and supporters of the admins
tration's Philippine policy in general are
fearful of a reign of anarchy, but they
ties which have been committed in the
name of this government. The wholesale
torture of helpless Filipino prisoners by
United States soldiers is a greater dis
grace to this country n a more heinous
crime against civilization h would be
even the reign of anarcy In the islands.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-05-21
INTERNATIONAL MINING CONGRESS-.

Inc O1nclal cali mas Deen issued Tor the
fifth annual meeting of the International
Mining Congress, to be held in Butte,
Mont, September LIST to 5th, inclusive.
The object of the congress and some of
the subjects which will come up for con-
sideration are mentioned in the call as
follows:
The object of the congress is to en-
courage growth and the development of
each and every State and territory re-
presented; to work in harmony for such
national legislation as is calculated to
promote the interests of the people of the
nation; increase reciprocal trade be-
tween the States and territories; to dis
cuss matters of special interest and to
formulate and decide upon plans which
will bring about the desired results in
the advancement of the mining industry
and kindred interests.
"Of the 1900, 900, 900 consumers of the
world, s25, 900, 1000, or more thar one-half
of the total. 1,5OO, 900, 900, are mainly in
countries resting upon and directly OPP
oping American interests in home and
foreign markets it is in the fostering and
of our mining industry, and the encourag-
ing of individual enterprise, that we will
secure the power that will most easily,
naturally and permanently build up our
home and foreign trade, secure general
prosperity and happiness among all clas-
ses of people, and lay a firm foundation
for the success of present and future
generations.
1T Is not the object of this congress
to confine it's consideration of subjects to
that of mining for gold and silver and
their by-products. but also that of copper
iron, coal, marble, stone. the various fire
clays, ~asphaltum, and all kindred inter-
ests in the mineral and metallic classes.
secure better recognition of the
mining industry by the national govern
nent.
"To bring about needed changes In the
Federal mining laws.
ITO cultivate acquaintance, fraternal
feeling n hearty cooperation among
the various mining, manufacturing,
bodies represented.
To exchange practical ideas covering
the various phases of the mining bus
mess; an interest embracing every
branch of the mining industry, and es-
peciaily to take under advisement the i'm
portance of the creation by the Congress
of the United States of a department to
ne known as the Department of Mines
and Mining, thus securing a cabinet off,
Ger that represents an interest more
essentially and intensely American than
that of any other that falls under the
legislative power of our government.
proposals are invited of subjects anc
papers on mines. mining. milling, smelt-
ing, mining machinery. and all kindret
topics to be embraced In a program nov
being prepared, and on adjournment O
the congress to be published with its pro
ceedings in book form"
The representation Of delegates to tn,
congress will be thirty to be appointed b,
Zach Governor of a State or territory. an
nve for a mining bureau. exchange
chamber of commerce. real estate ex,
change. board OF trade, miners union
trade and labor assembly and all other
commercial and business organizations
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-05-21

WEATHER BUREAU REPORT.

Us DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
~~WINNEMUccA STATION, May. 20, 1907
Conditions of weather for the "A hours ending
SPIN, 10th meridian time or 5;O9 Pm. local
time.
Mean barometer, 1916
Maximum temperature, 4S degrees.
Minimum temperature, 81 above zero.
Mean temperature, AZ degrees.
Normal temperature, ST degrees.
Prevailing wind-direction S.W.
Precipitation tor "a hours .0l inches.
Min. temperature. May. II, ~ above zero.
J. G ~
Observer Weather Bureau.
WEATHER FORECAST.
Cloudy tonight and Thursday; warmer
tonight.
McADIE.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-05-21

The u~nprejudiced people know that
President Roosevelt meant business
when he said whoever had been guilty
of wrong-doing would be punished
Tonopah Bonanza.
i. The reopening of the Rathbone case by
the President at the command OF Hanna
is a circumstance which the Bonanza
editor has doubtless overlooked.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

An American author relates the fol.
lowing charming anecdote OF the beau.
tiful little hummlng bird. "ln front OF
window where ! worked last sum.
NOR WIS butternut tree. A hum.
ming bird built her nest ON a limb that
grew near the window. and we had an
opportunity TO watch her closely. We
could look right into the nest. One
day when there was n heavy shower
coming. we thought we would see II
she covered her young during the
rain. When the hrst drops fell she
came and took In her bill one OF two
or three largo leaves growing close by.
and laid this leaf over the nest. 30
AZ TO cover Il completely. Then she
few away. ON examining the leaf we
found n hole In Il. and In tho side OF
the nest was a small stick that tho
leaf was fastouod 10 or hooked upon,
After the storm was over the old bird
came back and unlocked tho leaf, and
the nest was perfectly dry,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17
Tiger|HAfng Royal Sport
Writer in ht foe World Details Exploits
of The SUltsl ~ Johore IN His Pursuit of
Man>KiLline Animals.

life was finally killed. be was found
TO be marked with no fewer than
eighteen bullet wounds. An immense
sladang head which adorns the top
OF the staircase Of the Singapore club.
gives the casual Rlobetrotter some
idea OF the enormous size OF the beast.
Yes" continued his highness.
There rs still plenty Of big game in
Johore. and am sure big. game hunt
ers will always find cordial welcome
awaiting them there"
DO the tigers bother the natives
muchT I asked.
Well. they keep pretty well away
from the villages except in rare In.
stances" answered the sultan. "Of
course. they get native now and
then who has been unlucky enough to
run across a tiger in the jungle. and
they trouble the people a great deal
by continually carrying on cattle and
pigs. I allow my subjects to trap
tigers and they frequently catch one
In that way. but | have forbidden the
use OF spring guns on account Of the
danger to the people"
where do ! shoot a uger7" The
sultan laughed heartily at the ques.
ton. why anywhere 80 as to get
him. As soon as he is wounded he
will either walt for you to come TO
him or else come at you himself How
near have ! been to a tiger? oh. I
should say as close as ten feet. One
can never tell how close one may have
TO get to the beasts."
The sultan. as has been recounted.
bagged his first tiger In January, 1898.
Before the close Of the year he had
killed his second. and In March, 1899,
he added the skin OF a third to his
collection OF trophies
"My third tiger" said the sultan. in
answer to a question. Il shot not far
from the water works at Johore lie
was driven in such way that he
emerged from the Jungle at a point
not thirty yards from the spot where
| was waiting for him / fred and
struck him In the back. breaking his
spine. Firing again. hit the brute In
the head, the bullet entering the skull
and rolling him over on the grass. AZ
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17
peeertlona from The Ministry.

The statistical tables OF the several
denominations fail to record the fact
that one reason why the pastoral OF.
fee Is becoming more difficult to an Is
that 30 many minister's are entering
other vacations. Ten per cent OF tho
ordained ciorEmcn IN one denomlna.
ton are engaged ln work other than
the pastorate. while sim others are
Hvlng without any reported active
Service. Not only are many leaving
the ministry for some other branch
on service in the Kingdom. but Il Is
ven known that an branches OF bust.
ness have attracted othors- Contrib.
ator Church Economist.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

Washington county. Texas. is n
curious county Thirteen towns that
used to flourish within It's borders
have disappeared from the face of tho
earth. The nrst county seat OF
Washington county was Mt. Vernon.
and II went the way OF flesh many
years ago Some OF the towns were
the rivals OF sodom and Gomorrah
and were wiped out by fires.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

A pair of corsota wero the innocent
cause OF much excitement In Bloom.
field, n. j., the othor day Dmsng a
violent storm a BAH OF are was scon
10 descend ON the roof OF a fruit store
and few momonia later the rooms IN
the ostahllshmont were nllod with
smoke Firomcn were summoned to
make an investigation before am alarm
was sent in Thoy hunted high and
low. but could nnd mo- nre Tho
smoke grew dcnger and finally one of
the nromen found pair of corsota
that had boon placed ln the Btoyopipo
for safokConIng.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

Why are sea birds white, IL a cues.
ton that n often asked Many learned
men have attempted to solve the prob.
lem and among the reasons they have
given IL the one that enemies which
prey upon birds Ut white plumage at
sea arc very few. and so those birds
have escaped and have Increased In
numbers. Then. too. Ills said tina, tho
fishes and other creatures Of the sea
upon which sea birds live can see
their enemies bost whom they have
black coats. and thus escape them.
White plumagod birds usually have,
however. some few black markings.
either on their wings or tails. which
serve as a badge by which they may
be recognized by their friends. Thus
the young birds can easily detect their
mother while out on tho water and
follow her to the places where food
can be secured. The colors OF sea birds
correspond with those OF the fishes on
which they feed. Most ashea are dark
above and light beneath. this arrange
mont OF color helping them TO escape
observation. II In, no doubt. an nd.
vantage 10 the birds to have their
white feathers turned seward. 30 that
they may bo less easily seen by the
fishes they iTe In search OF. Eagles.
which have taken To fishing. are col
ored like the other sea fowls. instead
OF being Ike their relatives who feed
upon land creatures.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17
Tlver Killed BY Mrs. George PauIlnO.

Tiger Killed by Mrs. George Pauing'
ing characteristic story conceraing
hLni Il was having Tim with Bis
Hlghnoss one day" he said. wien
news was brought to MS that n tger
had been seen about a mile ont OF
Johoro. The Sultan asked me Z |
would pardon him while he went md
changed, and LEFT me to myself for
a little while within a couplt Of
hours he reappcarod. looking rs an
concerned as though no had done no
moro than go out TO have a lock OF
a favorlto horse. / was not a Hale
surprised TO hear from him that be
had boon out and shot The uET
Sure enough. the big striped brlte
was brought up ON the lawn for cur
inspection not many minutes after,
ThUt was, II seemed TO me, a most
remarkable interruption to our tiit,
bat II was looked upon as most
triillng matter by my host"
Knowing that the subject OF spot
Is over dear to the heart OF the aver
age man. and that big game hunters
the world over are always eager 10
heAr OF countries prolific with BIG
gage. His Vighness kindly granted
mo an Interview on the subject OF his
own experiences In tiger and elephail
shooting.
= consider tlgcrshootlng the t.sl
sport In the world Il done on uot.
said the Sultan Il do all ,hy SHOT
Ing on foot. whether am after tige'
or elephant Elephant shooting y
good sport. but II is not up to tiger
shooting In any particular.
'In July. 1928. shot my first ele-
plant at place not more than ten
miles out Of Johore. A shot from my
ie'bore struck him IN the forehead,
md with scream OF anger he
charged down upon US, BY the time
he reached the spot where he had
sighted us, however, We were else
where. and had temporarily escaped
his fury. A second shot struck the
big brute near the eye, and caused
him to stand still for a moment. In
stAntly LEI go two charges FREQ ms
.6T7 Express, both taking effect neal
the ear. As these did not seen
enough 10 settle him. treated him tC
an explosive bullet from a Leo Met
ford tporting rifle. making the hftf
charge which he had received. Ever
that was not sufficient. and Eve NOR,
shots had to be fred before the bl,
brute ut last came down"
asked the Sultan what other BIZ
game could be found in Johoro. ant
he named so many varieties OF vii,
beasts that | was Inclined 10 wondo
how Il Jared with the few natives o
the interior with such unpleasant
nolghbors about them.
The sladang Is a great wild bun o
bison. which 10 very dangerous Il
hunt The huge beast "a very fierce
extremely quick, and possesses a mos
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17
EIeld Of crnsiallIled sal,.

In the middle Of the Colorado des.
ert, a little 10 the north Of the Nexi'
can border and 26l feet below the
level OF the sea lies a field OF crystal
lized salt more than a thousand acres
In extent presenting surface as
white as snow. and beneath the noon
day glare ~ the sun so dazzling that
the naked eye cannot stand Ia radi'
ance. II stretches away for miles aud
miles about salton. Col, an ocean Of
blazing. bllsterlng white.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

st. Augustine INA. has nn oddly
In the way of industrial machinery lu
the shape off walerpoacr wheel
driven by an artesian wei. the only
wheel OF tho kind in Amcrlen ll aup.
plies power 20 woodwordng shop.
The wheel % 10 feet IN diameter, the
well Ci5 inches and 2io feet dcon.
Since tho well does not supply power
enough, however a second Won has
been driven near by 10 reinforce do
present one, The now wen Is oiglt
inches IN diameter
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17
cIoek Run hY q oeYaer.

A curious clock Is described as hay
Ing been recently put Into commission
In a small western town. The machln-
cry, which Is nothing but a face hands
and lever is connected with a goysor.
which shoots a column OF hot water
every thirty eight seconds This spout
Ing never varies TO the tenth OF a SC.
ond. Every time tho water spouts up
Il strikes the lever and moves tho
hands forward thlrty.elght seconds,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17
oemradss In Their Youth.

Capt Meredith OF Chicago. who Is
superlntendelt of the bureau OF en-.
craving and printing IN Washington.
worked AT the case" IN a printing OF.
Ace with Senator Gallinger OF New
Hampshire when they we're both
young men IN Nashville. Tenn. before
the civil war To this day they are
great friends, though for number OF
years they lost sight Of each other.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

Cows are scarce In Labrador, be-
cause II is dlmcult 10 keep them in
the extremely cold weather The ma
lives procure their milk for tho win
tor and then KIN their cows. The milk
Is kept In barrels, who're Il freezes and
never turns sour throughout the entire
season when one wishes TO use any
mill, ne has simply To go TO the bar
rol and cut ont a Slice
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

Here Is a curious challenge which
was recently published In England:
Il am 90 years old. 8 feet 2 inches
In height and I weigh 40 pounds. My
left leg has been amputatod below
the knee. but am. nevertheless.
ready TO box any man In the world
who has only one leg
A boxing match between two one
legged men would be a novel sight,
and there Is no doubt It would attract
large crowd
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17
seventeen Years In Wooden Gag,

Seventeen Years In a Wooden Cage.
In a village IN the province OF Vorm'
land, Sweden a woman has just been
discovered clad In single garment
and shut up In wooden cage. which
she has never lott for seventeen years.
Having become mad, she was en-
trusted by her family TO the caro- OF
some peasants. who undertook TO look
after her for 500 year When re.
loasod she was droadfully emaclated,
and In an indescribably filthy condi.
ton.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-10-17

While a trench was being dug In
one OF the streets OF Denver ne
othed day II was found that tho
gravel taken out carried gold, and =
number OF dollars worth OF the yol.
low metal was panned out The find
caused great excitement, and the
police had TO Interfere 10 prevent tho
gravel from being carried away bodily
and tho streets being torn up.