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Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
Protest Against Land Bill.

Senate Joint Memorial Nc. 4, by
Senator Taylor, concerning the public
land laws, was unanimously adopted
by the Senate as follows
To the Honorable Senate and House OF
Representatives of the Uuited States
of America in Congress Assembled.
Your memorialist, the Fourteenth
General Assembly of the state of Colo
RADIO, respectfully represent to ,our
honorable body that.
Whereas. there is now pending be-
fore the Congress of the United States
bill providing for the repeal OF all
existing desert land laws; and,
Whereas, it e confidently believed
that the campaign for such repeal is
being conducted largely in the inter-
ests of the land grant railroads, for
the purpose of excluding from settle
ment all lands other than railroad
lands; and.
Whereas. the present desert land
laws facilitate the requirement OF
homes by certain of our citizens by
reclaiming and developing numerous
small intermountain valleys that can
not be reclaimed under any other law;
and.
w ntltdo, thC itdeihi ldhQ ldWb uOW
on our statute books have been of
great benefit in the development OF
this state, and have operated satis-
factorily wherever their provisions
have been carried out in good faith;
and.
Whereas. we believe that any change
in the present desert land laws of the
United States would be detrimental to
the great intermountain region, and
would especially retard the develop
ment of our state.
Therefore, we earnestly protest
against the passage of said bill and
against any Interference at this time
with the desert land laws of the United
States; and further, we direct that a
certified copy Of this memorial be
forthwith sent to our senators and
representatives In Congress.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Denver, Feb. 25.-A committee of the
Swedish-American residents of Dem
yer, of which G. r. Ohlin is chairman
and A. H. Aronson, secretary, has is
sued the following appeal on account
OF the famine-stricken people of north
ern Sweden:
ITO the People of Denver:-This ap-
peal Is made to you in behalf of starv-
ing men, women and children in north
ern Sweden. We of Denver, surround
ed with plenty, in a city where the So
cial and political institutions promote
happiness. where commerce thrives
and industry reaps rich reward,
where the conditions of life are more
favorable than are enjoyed in almost
any other part of the world, are apt to
overlook the sufferings of fellow hu-
man beings unless our attention is spe-
cfally called to it. We therefore take
this means of directing your attention
to present conditions in northern
Sweden.
Due to no fault of the people who
1nhabit that country, there exists a
condition of great distress. In the
most afflicted district only a few of the
hardest vegetable crops can be grown
successfully in the most favorable sea-
sons. Last year the conditions were
the worst. A late spring. attended by
almost continuous floods and cold
rains. made it difficult to plant the few
grains and vegetables ordinarily grown
there. Freezing weather in the sum-
mer destroyed cultivated crops. killed
the wild fruits and berries of the for
ests, while the forage crops for domes-
tic animals, grown in the meadows
and lowlands, were flooded by heavy
rains. The water froze and that por-
ton which might have been harvested
above the ice, was almost Immediately
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26
Active Volcano in Mexico.

Mexico City, Feb. 25.-The news of
violent eruption last Saturday Of the
volcano of Colima is confirmed. This
volcano has been In eruption frequent
ly during recent years. At 5:15
o'clock yesterday afternoon the most
violent eruption of Colima volcano
which has occurred In years took
place. At 1928 D. m. there was a se.
we're earthquake shock at Tuxpan and
heavy pail of smoke hangs over the
entire vicinity. Both Ciudad Guzman
and Tuxpan are near the volcano.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Vienna surpasses all other capitalc
in the number of suicides committed
each year. Also in the number of
princesses who abandon their impe-
cunious husbands.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Certain disaffected elements in
China are clamoring for a new en-
peror. Their desires are not likely to
be gratified further than to hear some
thing from the old one.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

No school boy ever had to write a
moral copy book text SO often that he
wrote it on the fence on the way home.
-Atchison Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Boys and girls who survived the
swimming season are now furnishing
material for coasting accidents. At
any cost Young America must have a
good time.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Despite the possession of vast riches
Mr.. Rockefeller is not a contented
man. He longs for good appetite. a
cure for nervousness. panacea for
insomnia and chance to make more
money.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

A nickel-in-the-slot restaurant has
Just been opened in New York The
chief claim to recognition which we
csn see In this innovation is that the
same ma ,hine will dispense a high
ball to make you forget the lunch.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

A Chicago savings bank offers 10
give a metal mantel bank free to any
one who asks for 1t. Incidentally. to
prevent backsliding in the saving
habit, the savings bank retains the
key.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

It costs Uncle Sam s1,250000 an
nually to predict that tomorrow will
be fair. And then it is likely to
rain.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

]. Pierpont Morgan has passes COW
ering $4,000 miles of railroad. What
q lot of conductors he must be
acquainted with.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

A Georgia paper asks: why will
young men carry pistols and brass
knuckles to church with them"
Why, indeed? Give the minister a
show.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

The head Of the Shakers in America
at the age of eighty-three, quite ex-
cusably thinks that he is old enough to
shake his job.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Shall l." exclaims Mrs. Pat Camp
bell. "shall l bare my soul to every
little reporter" No, don't. Choose
the big ones. They are robust, and
can stand it.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

1t is said that Zola made $1,500,000
writing books. What power he
might have been as captain Of in
custry.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Sir Henry Maxim's declaration that
the bank OF Monte Carlo can't be
beaten is a maxim that gamblers will
do well to accept without discussion
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Yale students are to collect the
voices of all remaining Indian tribes
in phonograph. Presumably Yale is
planning a new yell.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

II thing is worth care, do 1t
carefully.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Imagine the expression on Uncle
Russell Sage's face when he reads
that college professors ought to be re-
tired, as past their usefulness, at the
ege of seventy.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

1t is curious and unnoticed fact
that the command, Thou shalt not
lie." does not appear once in the
decalogue.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

of the sultan of Sulu apply to con-
gress for a pension?
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Automobiles are to be used in trans
porting the mail. All that the public
has to do is to provide good roads.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

II Uncle Russell Sage's new valet is
calculating on eking out a small
stipend with tips and perquisites he
is likely to get left.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

The German legislators have struck
a blow at the Standard Oil Company.
1t was merely a glancing blow, how
ever. and the company is still in the
ring and smiling.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

The New York woman who has been
married four times and divorced three
times and is now trying to be divorced
again must feel more or less discour.
aged by her experiments in matrimony.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

the coal situation the South is excit-
ed over the appearance of green bugs.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

The colored girl who fired six shots
at her recreant lover and missed him
each time should have practiced with
. seven-shooter.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

A woman likes fattery as child
likes sugar on it's bread-spread on
thick.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

It now appears that William X. Van.
derbilt's house. Idle Hour, is built on
sand. Why should man with so
many "rocks" make such a blunder?
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

With a surplus of s9,6OO,Ooo for
1902, Spain is in position to start
the foundation of new navy.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-26

Any mans salary would be large II
It 1t were not for his expenses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
A Great Offer.

IL of our readers who are interested
in farming or gardening should read
our unprecedented offer in this issue.
We have perfected arrangements with
the Farmers Sentinel Of Milwaukee so
that we are enabled to give the Republi-
can, the Farmers Sentinel and book of
500 pages on Practical Farming" and
gardening at the small sum of $500
This book alone is worth $500 and con-
tains 500 pages of information by the
best authorities. 1t is illustrated with
200 half-tone plates. The Primers
Sentinel is well known farm paper
and is OF the very best, devoted exclu
sively to matters of interest to farmers.
The Republican does not take back
seat in the matter of news so every new
subscriber who pays $500 in advance is
getting large value for his money.
This offer hOuld be taken advantage
of it as it will only hold good for linn
tied time. For full particulars read
advertisement on last page.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15

The Four Track News, with monthly
edition of $4,000 copies, has steadily in
creasing subscription list, while it's sys-
tenn Of distribution is one of the best en-
joyed by any magazine. In the United
States and Canada it is handled by thir-
ty-four news companies, while the Inter
national News Co. distributes it through
out Europe. Foreign offices for the re-
ception of subscriptions are maintained
at London, Southampton, Bremen, Paris,
Havre, Antwerp, Liverpool. Hamburg
and Geneva, and files are kept at the Of
flee of every United States consul and
consular agent in the world. Through
the express companies and tourists
agents it is also on sale at upwards of
500 places, embracing 210 cities in forty
five foreign countries. From Printers
Ink.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the aibumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-RoOt the new dts-
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. lthas cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases. after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. and
mention this paper
Don't make any mistake, but remem
Der the name, Swamp-RoOt, DR.. Kilmers
Swamp-Koot, and the address, Bing-
hampton, N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15

many actually appreciate the value of
the imperial domain of the West which
is still the property of the United
States? Probably not more than ten
thousand. And of those who do, a
considerable proportion belong to the
class of Spectators and adventures
who know to we'll how to acquire valu-
able parts Of this property for them
selves and VINO are proceeding to do SO
with startling rapidity.
Some day the full story of the loot
ing of the peoples heritage will be
told. When it is, the average Ameri-
can citizen will open his eyes with
arlazement. And he will pass from
amazement to Imagination. The ques-
ton is, will he do so in time to avail
anything or will he only lock the door
after the horse is stolen?
The present system of disposing OF
the public lands is the product OF two
kinds of statesmen-those who knew
two much and those who knew too
little. Selfish enlightenment and I'M
selfish ignorance make a dangerous
team. And this is the team which has
been whirling the American people to
the edge Of the precipice of land mon
opoly.
There are strong influences in the
West who want laws that make it easy
for the land to ps stolen. Stealing is
a hard word. Let us call it land KEEP
tomania. Then there are strong in
fuences in the East which have been
so busy puttering over tariff and cur
rency problems DIS to leave no time to
become acquainted with far greater
issues which actively involve the eco
nomic liberties of the people.
There stands Ireland, emerging after
centuries of bitter and heart breaking
And there stands the great West,
marching steadily into the same hate
full tolls. 1t is costing the English
government over half billion dollars
to get out of the predicament which
the American people are now getting
into an appalling rate-over two mil
lion acres of land going TO the specu-
lator every month, or over twenty-four
million acres every year?
What will it cost US to stop the crime
before it is to late? The price Of this
deliverence is an irresistible public de-
mand for the repeal Of existing land
laws. When this was rolled in upon
congress from all parts of the country,
congress will act in response to the
recommendation of the president S
message. Until then, there is no
hope that it will ct.-Waukesha Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
Notice of Proceedings,

Chr. A Christianson Atty. July rs.
In the matter of the estate of Ferdinand Kick
haefer, late of the City of Watertown, in said
county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County court, to be held in and for said
county, at the court house, in the city of Jeffer-
son. in said county, on the LIST day of September,
A. D. 1903, at the opening of court that day OF
as soon thereafter as the same can be heard,
the following matters will be heard and con-
Sidered:
The application of Will F. Quentmeyer, al
ministrator de bonis non with the will annexed
of said estate for the adjustment and ALLOWANCE
of his final administration account and for the
assignment of the residue of said estate to the
persons thereto entitled.
Dated this 18th day of July, A. D. 19O3
By the Court,
GEORGE GRIMM,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
SATURDAY, AUGUST Is, 1903.
Greatest Proselytizer for the Social
iSfs

Walter Wellman says in recent let
ter that Morgan is now considered
second to Rockefeller in Wall street;
that if the latter is not in control of the
New York Central he soon will be,
and that he is gradually acquiring an
interest in the Pennsylvania which
will give him a voice in the manage
ment of that railroad.
Mr.. Rockefeller is also interested in
lake shipping, in iron and copper
mines, in the United States Steel Com
pany, in banks. and all is result of
his original interest in oil. When he
had perfected the oil monopoly, that
is when he had come virtually to con-
troll great country's output of a nat
ural product that was given forth in
great abundance, and that was one of
natural product that was one of the
necessities of modern life, the subse-
quent developments were simple
enough. He could take what he
would by levying tribute upon the
whole nation, and it is impossible now
to fix any limit to his power. His in
come is so enormously in excess OF
what he can use that every year add }
many millions to his funds for invest
ment, so that he is in a position to
take advantage of any opportunity
that may offer for profitable purchases
of any description. When there is
furry in Wall street and rush to sell
he can buy shares by the thousand and
tens of thousands, From debating to
one trust he can proceed to dictate to
others by virtue of his increased hold
ings, and the only limit placed upon
him is that imposed by death. If he
could reach the years of a Bible pat
riarch the whole country might become
merely Rockefeller combine.
Much unfavorable criticism has been
directed against his methods, while at
the same time he has had his defenders
Who have praised his character, his
charities and his manner of life, but
the interesting thing after all is the
simple fact Of his power. 1t so far
transcends any question as to his per-
the essays and books that have been
written.by Marx Lassalle and others Of
their kind to promote the propaganda
of socialism.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15

Two very big things have already
happened in the brief history of the
twentieth century. Each Of these
things makes for the greater economic
freedom of the race. Each represents
lofty conception Of the greater eco
nomic freedom of the race. Each
represents a lofty conception OF the
craftsmanship. Both were undertaken
by English speaking peoples the one
by Great Britain, the other by the
United States the one the presenta-
tion to the English Parliament of the
WyndhBm Bill for the restoration of
the land to millions of people in Ire
land, the other the passage, year
ago, of the National Irrigation Act,
which aims to make homes for mil
lions OF people in arid regions of the
West.
Between these two great measures
there is singular analogy. Both Of
them deal with the foundation princi-
pies of civilization. They aim to give
man secure foothold upon the SOIL
They aim to put him in possession
Of the primal means of existence.
They recoganize his right to participate
in the ownership of natural wealth.
The event in Ireland marks the last
gasp of dying feudalism. The event in
America marks the entrance upon a
new and momentous stage OF that policy
OF material conquest over new areas
which is the real secret of the prosper
ity and greatness of the Republic
Both events do infinite credit to the
governments which brought them
about and both are hopeful signs of the
tendency of the times.
The scheme for the reclamation OF
the arid public domain undoubtedly
delights the imagination of the Ameri-
can people-the making of something
olt of nothing, the creation of multi
tude of homes where the desert now
exists. Gratifying evidence OF the
fact is found on every hand. But there
Is another side to the matter. How
many people know anything about the
details Of the undertakings How
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
Puts an End to it all.
The Death Penalty.

death. Thus mere scratch, insignif-
can't cuts or puny bOils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have paid
the death penalty. 1t is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy. It's
the best salve on earth and will prevent
fatality, when burns, sores, ulcers and
Piles threaten. Only 25c, at Brennecke
& Bergman, drug store.
The Republican Office Is thoroughly
equipped for all kinds of job printing.
We are here to do business and are pre-
pared to compete with any Office in the
county in prices or quality of work. You
will do we'll to see us before placing Or
ders elsewhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
End of Bitter Fiqht.

1.-TWO physicians had a long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung" writes ]. F. Hughes of Du Pont,
Ga. "and gave me up. Everybody thought
my time had come. AS a last resort |
tried DR.. Kings New discovery for con-
sumption. The benefit [ received was
striking and [ was on my feet in few
days. Now I've entirely regained my
health It conquers all coughs, colds
and throat and Lung troubles. Guaran-
teed by Brennecke & Bergemann Drug
gists. Price SOC, and $1.OO, Trial bot
ties free.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
1Glln Special Reduced
~ Excursion Rates
H41sK4;N

Will be in effect from all points on the
Chicago & North-W estern Railway for
the occasions named below:
San Francisco, Aug 17lh to 22d,
G. A. R. Encampment.
Seattle, Wash, Aug. 18 to 21st,
Trans-Mississippi Commercial
Congress.
DeadwOOd and Lead, S. D., Sept.
18th to 18th, International Mining
Congress.
Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah,
Sept. 10Th to 18th, National Irri-
cation Congress.
Baltimore, Nd, Sept. 21st to Goth,
Sovereign Grand LodgeI. O. O. F.
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo,
Oct 18th to 18th, Brotherhood
of St. Andrew.
For information as to rates, dates Of
sale, etc., of these or other occasions,
call upon the ticket agent of the North
Western Line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
Popularity Of "Seventy-Seven."

The popularity of "Seventy-seven
DR.. Humphreys Famous Specific for
Grip and Colds, is due to:
The cures and the way they are made.
The quickness of the cure-breaking
up cold promptly.
The completeness of the cure-no ill
effects lett behind.
The tonic effect-the energy is sus
tanned during and after the Cold.
The cOnvenience-a small bottle of
pleasant pellets that fits the vest pocket.
AT all Druggists 25 cents, or mailed on
receipt of price. DOCTORS BOOK
MAILED FREE.
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine
Co.. Corner William and John Streets,
New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
7 his Paper and The Weekly Wisconsin.

We have perfected clubbing arrange
ments whereby we can now offer both
this paper and The Weekly Wisconsin
for the low price of $3.50 a year, in ad-
vance. The Weekly Wisconsin is a fam
lily newspaper unexcelled in reputation.
Particular attention is devoted to the
local news of the Northwest. It's wO-
mans page of matter every week is
worth the cost of the paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
TRENTON FALLS, N. Y.


For great many years, Trenton Falls
has been known as summer resort with
more than usual attractions. At this
point the West Canada Creek, which
drains large area of the Southern Adj
rOndacks, descends about 800 feet
through picturesque gorge, forming a
series of wonderfully beautiful falls and
cascades, called by the Indians Kauya-
hoo-ra "Leaping Water For several
years the surroundings have been under
going extensive Improvements; an cleo
trio plant has been installed, and the
falls, gorge and woods are Illuminated
by night, presenting picture of rare
beauty. Trenton Falls is Is miles north
Of Utica, N. Y. and is reached via The
New York Central. You may read all
about it in The New York Centrai's
"Four-Track series" No. 6, entitled Gin
the Adirondack Mountains" Sent free
on receipt of a 2-cent stamp by Geo. III
Daniels, General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15

Next to the kind of flannel her hus-
band should wear woman can worry
most as to whether the cellar is damp.
It's more than a coincidence that
there should be the same unpleasant
feature about the summer hotel mos
quito as about the summer hotel it.
self-the bills.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15
SHORT JAUNTS FOR BUSY PEOPL E.

SHORT JAUNTS FOR BUSY PEOPL E"
Is the title of handsomely illustrated
booklet issued by the Chicago & North
western R'y, briefly describing nearby
summer resorts, with information as to
summer hotels and boarding houses,
railroad and hotel rates, etc. Sent on
receipt of 2 cent stamp. Address W. B.
Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager,
Chicago. For rates, tickets, etc., apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15

We are offering for limited time
only, the Woman's Home Companion
and this paper at ridiculou,ly loM
figure. Come and see about it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-15

Why toll all day when Maple City Self
Washing Soap is waiting and willing to
do half your work for you. In the end
it will save your money, time and temper.