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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-02-21
The Fable of The Slow Town.

There was once Town located in
the heart of a Rich Valley with so
many Natural Resources, thas any
one throwing his lamp over the
topography of the country, would
be impressed with It's prospects, yet
the town didn't prosper.
There were two or three Ancient
Parties, who had secured Russell
Sage Strangle Hold on some of the
Business Lots, and they couldn't be
Separated from Them by Surgical
Operation. Amy policy tending to.
wards Public improvements might
be set IN March Time music and
played by Sousa's Band without re-
suits. They were fullfedged Mem
bers of the Knockers Club and had
their Hammers ready for anything
that Looked like Touch on the
Little Bunch they had Planted.
Every now and then, the People
would Wake Up in the Morning,
and Find that the Railroad or some
one else had closed up another
Street, and the Business Men began
to have visions of the Time when
thty would have to leave The Back
Door of their residences, make a de-
tour of the Town. and come up the
Railroad track to get into their
Place of Business. This, no wever,
was the Bunch of Poles that broke
the vertebra Of the Camel.
The people called meeting of
Citizens, and They started we'll, they
barred the Knockers out. The
Meeting was as successful as the
merging of Bunch of railroads.
Everybody was for Public Improve
mcnts, aud the enforcement Of the
eity's rights. They voted several
improvements, besides opening up
the Streets and inside OF two months
the Town had such a pros perous
and industrious appearance that
People returning Home, fror 10 few
months visit in the East, got back
on the train again thinking they
got off at the wrong station.
Moral: When ever you find
Jonah il the boat, get together and
throw him overheard Blackfoot
Democrat.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-02-21
Cemetery Lots.

Sexton Sarbach asks the EXAMINER
to notify al parties, who want deeds
to their lois in the cemetery, to call
on him and he will give them an
order on the clerk for the same.
Those who wish deeds should call
promptly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01

The U. S. Civil Service Commission
will hold examinations during Septem
Der and October in several places in each
state to secure young men and women
for the government service. There are
now 126,423 positions in the classified
civil service, being an increase of 46.736
in six years. There were 1872 persons
appointed between July l, 1901, and
April Is, 1902. being at the rate of lO,O7O
for the year. There will probably be
II 900 appointments next year. Salaries
at appointment vary from $3.50 to $1,000
a year with liberal promotions after
ward. All appointments are for life and
for most positions only common school
education is required. Politics or reli-
gion is not considered. Those desiring
to take examinations of this kind can get
full information about them free by
writing to the Columbian Correspon-
dence College, Washington, D. c., and
asking for it's Civil Service Catalogue for
1902
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
Where Senator Spooner Stands.

VIM e. Curtis, the Record Herald YER
satile correspondent, writes from New
York:
Senator Spooner declines to talk about
the political situation ia Wisconsin,. He
says he has not made up his mind what
he shall do. Later on he may have
something to say, and he may not 1t
all depends. One of the senator's friends
who knows his views Lat is not in any
way authorized to speak for him, said:
Mr.. Spooner fully indorses the plank
in the Wisconsin state platform which
declares in favor of an equitable system
OF taxation He admits that if he were
called upon to solve the problem OF tax
reform he would not know just how to
60 about it, but he believes in the effort
and hopes that success may crown the
endeavors of those who are working at
it. 1t would be easy enough for him to
give public approval to that plank were
it necessary Primary elections he does
not believe in, and he will not sacrifice
his self respect by indorsing that plank
II anyone expects him to get down on
his knees and crawl he will be disap-
pointed
But what has Senator Spooner to do
with the primary election law question
anyway? Nothing at ALL With him it
is not a practical question, because the
issue is with the people and not with
him. II he decides to take part in this
campaign he will do just as he did two
years ago He then made number Of
speeches il Wisconsin, in all of which he
urged the state ticket from La Toilette
down, mentioning La Toilette by name.
He did not open his mouth about the
primary election law, because there was
no occasion for him to do so. This year
/ believe he will do the same thing. He
is for the Republican party in Wiscon-
sin and the Republican state ticket from
governor down. AS for the senatorship
he is personally Indifferent about it. My
prediction is that he will neither crawl
after it nor run away from it. If the
people of Wisconsin want him they may
have him. But l do not believe he will
seek the Office"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01

Ex-Gov. HOARD, in his review of the
late republican state convention, calls it
a notable gathering notable for several
things quoted below:
1t was notable for the exclusion from
it's councils in the making of the plat
form of nearly every member of the party
who would not or could not subscribe to
certain theories or who, subscribing to
these theories, was known to be a friend
OF Senator Spooner.
1t was notable beyond all precedent
for it's refusal to consider in the makeup
OF the ticket, that there was large and
powerful minority in the party whose CO.
operation at the polls is necessary to
success.
1t was Notable for an almost sublime
belief in the idea that nomination is
equivalent to an election in Wisconsin.
1t was notable for the grand and in
spring evidence it afforded that the pol
itics of this state is not yet given over to
the control of corporations and that
strenuous effort will yet be made to Sc
cure laws that shall work justice in the
matter of taxation.
1t was notable for very conspicuous
ldCh OIl puIG VI lto VI pAoIh
political wisdom @ Had they been wise
to the end of promoting caucus and tax
alton reform they would have endorsed
Senator Spooner Internationally, and
thus taken him, as an issue, out of all
future contests in legislative districts.
No state convention can dictate through
it's platform, or otherwise, to the voters
of any legislative district what their
choice shall be for the United States
senate. They are the masters of their
own action aud their Instructions to
their Legislative candidates are para
mount and final. This is one of the ele-
mentary principles of republican politics.
AS the situation now stands the admin
istration finds itself handicapped with a
third aud most potent issue, that of the
election of Senator Spooner, when by the
exercise of a little political sense it could
have been avoided. There is work
enough ahead to secure a legislature fav-
orable to caucus and taxation reform
without being loaded down with third
issue.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01

ATTY. JAMES clancy Of Stoughton
has written letter to Chairman War
den of the democratic state central COM
mittee outlining his ideas on state issues
On at least one declaration his views are
in accord with very large proportion of
the republicans of the state. Mr. Clan
cey thinks the coming democratic plat
form ought to be hatfooted on the pri-
mary election issue and say (: "The dec
laration in favor of an economical admin
stration of the affairs of state ought to
be sufficient to negative the idea that
the party favors primary elections; but
for fear there may be some misappre-
hension on the question, the platform
should declare against primary elections
until the demand for them comes from
the people, not the politicians"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01

GEN. F. G. WINKLER, prominent Mil
waukee attorney and veteran in the
service of the republican party and of
the war, addresses an open letter to the
chairman OF the state central committee
in which he asks some pertinent ques-
tions regarding his right to remain i'll the
party even il he cannot subscribe to the
machine made platform of the governor.
The General, like thousands of others,
does not propose to be read out of the
party, and still retain his right to oppose
the primary election fad.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01

LET no guilty man escape who is tarred
with the book combine scandal in state
politics. 1t is charged that $4,000 has
already been paid into the campaign
fund to defeat Superintendent Harvey.
with further offer of $4,000 if success
full. No candidate high or low who has
guilty knowledge of this dirty transac-
ton should be spared. When men like
Senator Stout denounces such rascality
it behooves the party to heed.-Hudson
Star Times
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
For Spot Cash.

Believing that selling for cash is the
ture method of successful dealing, and
that the buyer and seller are mutually
benefited, we will on August 10Th COM
mence selling for spot cash. All goods
in the store will be sold on a cash basis
which means discount on former
prices. We shall keep no books, and
customers will please not ask for credit
as under the new deal we positively can
not extend it. We shall endeavor to keep
the quality up and in the vegetable and
fruit line everything will be fresh. Old
customers, as we'll as new. will be care
fully cared for and your trade appreci-
ated. HERMAN LIDICKER.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
Alice of Old YincenneS

On Monday next, this, which is Maui
rice Thompson's best literary effort, will
begin in The Milwaukee journal. 1t is
admittedly the authors most successful
novel, and is being talked about every
where. The great historical novel will
be printed daily in The Journal until
completed This is, indeed, rare chance
for state readers to get this valuable
book, together with The Journal, at the
minimum cost. Give your order early to
the newsdealer so as not to miss the
opening chapter. 1t there is no news
agent in your town, send order direct to
The Journal Company, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01

GAME wardens Of Wisconsin cannot
board trains or boats and examine the
baggage of persons suspected of trans
porting game that may be out of season..
This decision was handed down at Osh-
kosh last week and is important. 1t was
held in the court that the law operated
as forfeiture of property rights and Sc
curity and it was therefore null and void.
The decision will enable transportation
companies to move contraband game and
fish with IMMUNITY
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01

The cause of educati on loses an earn
est advocate in the death of Chas. K.
Adams, late president of the Wisconsin
University, at Redlands, Cal. on Satur-
day. President Adams had a warm
place in the hearts of the people of this
state and reputation in university cir
cles that was honorable in the extreme.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
Notice..

Having sold the Edgerton brick yard
to J. D. Whittet & Sons, all accounts
dating before July Doth, are payable to
me. It is desirable that these accounts
be closed up without delay and aprompt
response to statements is requested.
ANDREW JENsON.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
P. 0. at Edgertou, for the week ending
July 30, 1902:
Mrs. Ada L. Marris Mr.. MAIDS L. Orud
Ed James ()
Persons calling for any of the above
named letters please say advertised"
L. c. WHITTET, P. M.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
The Dells of the Wisconsin.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
R'y has arranged for low rate excur-
sion to Kilbourn to enable everyone to
see the wonders of the Dells. The ex-
cursion tickets include steamer ride
on the river. A special train will leave
Edgerton at $40 a. m., August 10th and
returning will leave Kilbourn at p. No.
same date. Rate $500.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
TIE
Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter,
Edgetoa, Vhconsin.
FRIDAY. AUGUST l, 1902.

THE democratic state convention, call
ed to meet in Milwaukee on Wednesday,
Sept. Sd, will contain 638 delegates, of
of which Rock county is entitled to II
and Dane county 25 representatives.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
I wish TO announce that I am no

i wish to announce that | am now
prepared to build cement sidewalks and
other cement work in connection with a
general line of mason work, and guaran-
tee all jobs. [ respectfully solicit your
patronage and assure you my prices will
be reasonable. JAS. ARMIT.
The Puritan" is one of the best 1Oc
cigars on the market to-day. 1t is made
by Pat Garvin in Beloit and sold by Ed
gerton dealers.
Two or three desirable houses oiet.
Inquire of E. M. Ladd. %
After July 14th we will sell for cash
only. Look for cut in prices.
P. NJ. ELLINGsoN.
If you want box of good cigars to
smoke while camping this season, take
Pat Garvin's Puritan" Get them of
Edgerton. dealers q J.
All those knowing themselves in
debte1 to me will please call and settle
their accounts at once.
@ P. M. ELLINGsoN.
All parties interested in concessions
for any of the privileges at our coming
fair are requested to meet the committee
at the City hall in Evansville On Satur-
day Aug. I'd, 1902 Any one desiring
space for any of the usual privileges will
please be on hand as the privileges will
be disposed of on said date.
w. W. GILLIEs, Sec.
If you want good smoke for little
money, try one of Pat Garvin's Night
Cap" cigars. Call for. them at any of
the dealers. So
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-08-01
MUSIC LESSONS

on all brass and string instruments.
Beginners on organ and piano speciality.
10 lessons, 1 lesson week, SIS.
IL lessons, 2 lessons a week, SIS:
Single lessons, ST.
Pupils have to pay for lessons missed.
The teachers time is his stock in trade,
and if certain time is assigned to pu-
pill, it is his, and has to be paid for
whether utilized or not. Even if due
word is sent to the teacher, that is poor
remuneration for the lesson hour.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
CAMERA HUNTERS.
Have Opportunities for Learning Many of the Secrets of Na-
 ture's StorehOuse.

The tribe of camera hunters has in creased prodigiously of late years. The craze has not penetrated the south, where cameras are rare out side of big towns, but is widely spread in the north and west, states the New York Sun.
 The camera hunter needs for outfit a fairly good instrument, some strings to tie it in place, from 25 to 50 feet of rubber tubing and lot of dry plates or films. His objects are to get pie lures of birds in air, birds on nests, birds on perches, rabbit in form, etc.
 Camera hunting has merits, which even old hunters do not deny. It is practiced mostly in summer time with nesting birds for subjects and does no harm. It takes the camera hunter into the field and teaches him the habits of bird and beast.
 It gives him opportunity to acquire a knowledge of the points of the com pass so that he will not get lost in the woods. It's successful pursuit requires patience, ingenuity, industry and some endurance.
 Flashlight pictures of deer on night runways, of predatory fauna, foxes, minks, pole cats and SO forth about chicken coops and duck roosts are in teresting and instructive. Sometimes they give unlooked-for illustrations of the habits of animals.
 A camera hunter in southwestern Wisconsin who had accused fox Of stealing lot of his young Indian game chicks found one day, on the evidence of developed plate, that the thief was woodchuck. Similarly tame ferret has been discovered on his way to cut a lot of fowls throats instead of skunk which had been judged guilty.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03

the little daughter of Esq. Lynch. a pistol and it discharged and the ball went through the thick part of her hand, and ranged up and went through her arm,
 Mrs. Edith Hollowell has been quite sick. She is improving now.
 Payton Walls is qui te sick with pneumonia.
 Some of the farmers are done planting.
 There is a large acreage of cotton being planted in this part of the country.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
A Railroad Deal.

The State board of railroad incor- porators met at Little Rock yester- day to consider the application for a charter for the Cache River Railroad, proposed to run from Newport, Ark. into Missouri. The Jonesboro, New port & Western, operating in practi- cally the same territory, is protest- ing, on the ground that it would parallel that line.
 The charter of the Cache River Railroad calls for eighty miles of road. Twenty miles have already been constructed, from Sedgewick Lawrence county, to Gage, Craighead county. The proposed northern ter minus is point on the Missouri State line, the road to be run along the west slope of Crowley's ridge.
 On account of the absence of in- terested parties, action was deferred until today. There seemed to be a disposition on the part of the board to grant the charter, but they did not desire to act without giving the opponents full chance to be heard.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
Dangerous If Neglected :.

Burns, cuts and other wounds often fail to heal properly if neglected and be- come troublesome sores. Dewitt s Witch Hazel Salve prevents such conse- quences. Even where delay has aggra- vated the injury DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve effects cure. TT had running sore on my leg thirty years," says H.. c. Hartley, Yapkeetown, Ind. "After using many remidies, tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Save. A few boxes healed the sore." Cures all skin diseases. Piles yield to it at once. Beware of commercials. The Globe Drug Store.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
Hard to sntisfx.

Life insurance people are queer" observed the man with the incandes- cent beard.
 Are they?" asked the man who is introduced at this point for the pur- pose of leading up to the next line.
 Yes. First they convince you that you may die within a week, in order to get you to apply for a policy, and then they must convince themselves that you will live a hundred years be- fore they will issue ."-Baltimore American.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
Counting the Cash.
Little Rock Democrat.)

Acting Governor Huddleston has ap- pointed Editor j. R. Taylor to count the cash in the state treasurer's office accord ing to law. It seldom falls to the lot of an editor to see so much money, and we are not prepared to say whether or not it is a good thing for Editor Taylor. It is certain, however, that he can do an effect i've service for the state in the limited time allowed by the law as anyone else, and we congratulate him on his appointment.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
Republican Machine Defective.
(Dallas News.)

President Roosevelt has examined the Republican machine of Arkansas and does not like wheel or two in it. The organ iSation is not at all harmonious, and the president IS disposed to make it dove-ike. When political organizations of Arkansas begin to creak and to give out other evil dences of working badly, they are just about as badly out of joint as they can be. Even the dominant party of that state has its jars.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
PLACED nEFonE THE SENATE.

The Request for POstponement
 Formally Laid Before the Senate.
 Washington, May 3.-Secretary Hay sent to the senate letter stating the necessity for postponing the Louisiana Purchase exposition from 1903 to 1904 Inclosed with it was a letter from Chairman Carter, of the government commission, and a tele. gram from President Francis, of the exposition company, showing the nee essity for the postponement. senator Cockrell had the letter read in the senate and then offered an amend, ment to the sundry civil appropria' tion bill now pending before the sen ate, providing for postponement of the exposition in accordance with the request.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
Bark Ga mp Island.

One day last week Eva, the twelve- year-old daughter of N. H. Shaw, was bitten by a snake. Parties that saw the snake say it was Q ground rattle snake. We are glad to say she is getting along very well.
 A serions accident happened to
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
SOLD BY w. A. MCLEOD.

Cyclists should always carry bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment, in case of accident, if applied immediately, it will subdue the pain, prevent swelling and discoloration, and quickly heal Il e wounds. Price, 25 and 30 cents.
 k. c. GERHARD.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
IIIVEN \ YEhR'S nLSnIE.
The St. Louis Worlds Fair Will Take an Additional Year
 for Preparation.
4 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT FRANCIS.

It is Up to Congress Now to Legaiize the PostpOnement by Continuing the Appropriations for Govern ment and Territorial Representa- tiOn at the RiE Show.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-03
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Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-12-20
Territorial Topics

nanGing his immediate presence. rs
Mrs. Thompson was seriously Ill. We
are glad to announce that the lady IL
now much better and la rair way :,
recovery.
Messrs. X. Cordes and b. Hoffman,
of Milwaukee. Wis. both OF whom are
large owners In the Copper King-s5
group Of mines In this district. are
here in the interests Of their compa-
ny. These gentlemen are making an
examination OF their properties. with
n view Of resuming work on them
about the first Of the New Year. These
mines have lain idle for several years,
and the resumption of work there Will
be regarded with satisfaction by all.
These are excellent properties. and
regular development work vii! soon
place them on the list Of producers
and dividend payers.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-12-20

M. A. Walker. Of kentucky. for $500:
ESQ acres to r. W. Lewis, Of OkiahomA,
City. for $500; and 80 acres four And
half miles southeast Of town. to Pred
Roth, terms private.
W. r. Jones. the well known csrpea-
ter and builder. left for Denver. whera
he has promises Of the organization of
company to manufacture and push
the improved adjustable mechsnic's
apron which Mr.. Jones has invented.
Those who have seen tho apron peo-
nounce II an article Of much merit and
one that will be universally used hy
carpentcrs and otherS.
Morrow 4 Tannehill, last Saturday.
let the contract to c. p. Sherman 81
d. Y. Tomlinson for the brick stoge
building ON the corner OF Third and
Main streets. The building will be 1o9
feet long and have frontage Of any
feet on Main street, and for 100 f0at
back will be two stories. The contrast
price was $26,500 and o bond Of 81 80
was entered into for the completion a
the building within six months. The
contractors have such Z reputation -
pushers that tho complotion Of ~
building on time 10 asou9el.