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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-26

be surprised-but happy nevertheless.
Ainslee's is picking up now with a
story, "The Deluge," by David Graham
Phillips, which we are assured will tell
us how to do the trick Lawson hints at
but hasn't yet told The story is well
written and its hero is made as nearly
like Tom Lawson as our copyright
laws will allow without a suit in
equity. Mr.. Phillips has just started
in, but he's somewhat Lawsonesque
himself, telling plenty of evils, but giy-
ing no remedy.
With SO many magazines stirring
the troubled waters, it looks as though
there would be some surprising things
happen when they begin to settle and
clarity. It's not difficult to be an icon-
oclast and smash things, especially
when there's SO many that ought to
be smashed but it will require some
pop doctrine to teach a few truths
about constructive measures. Tom
Watson's Magazine will endeavor to
do its share OF such teaching. Watch
for the first number-out February IS.
CHARLES Q. DE FRANCE.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-26

rates. He has devoted some years to
It and has fought out many cases be-
fore the courts and the interstate COM
M ICE commission. During these years
he has acquired information that will
be Of much value to the people of the
United states. Mr.. G,istin begins a
series OF articles in this issuescf The
Independent that will have great in
fluence upon the settlement OF the ques-
tion of eyxert tfonate rates, rebates
and d3HcriQ1adations That question at
present seems TO be the paramount is
sue ItIs question that. concerns
every citizen. Mr.. Gustln says:
Aitor Independent: have been
requested 4 W-ite an article. or a ser
les Of articles on Govern entail Owner
ship, for The Independent. l know it
is part of the political faith Of the
peoples party that the government
should own and operate the railways.
In common with them, In the abb
straet believe in that theory but
think it would be advisable for us to
do something towards solving the rail-
road question in a concrete way, and
at once, rather than delaying action
until such time as the people can own
and operate the railroads. My articles
will therefore be more in the nature of
suggestion as to practical means Of
operation Of the roads and govern
mental control, rather, than as to their
ownership The writer has had more
than ordinary experience in study Of
"a sx3 80 az n..s 80
dinary individual, because Of being
interested in suits before the inter-
state commerce commission since 1889.
The writer was deeply impressed by
a remark macs by Judge. Kelly, coun-
sci for the Union Pacific railway. In
a hearing before the commission, in
which he said substantially for the
sake of argument, we will concede the
rate should be lowered on sugar, as
Gustin suggests, but we have deci-
sion from the federal courts allowing
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-26
A Scientific Study
By A. j. Gustin

hauled any one year Is per Sc an ex-
tortionate rate and an unjust one to
the consumer. On the other hand, any
1s-per - an UNJUST rate to the Il ,ad:a
Per Sc, means taken by itse land:
one would as well think Of COM &tn&
a dro, OF his blood by itself In q 1,latkI
ing value of his circulation as I'd lake
q shipment by itself and make l IN ind
alone to estimate value Of tram lttn~.
tion. No railroad can be built VI Ilbut|
exercising what are called the rid II ok|
eminent domain and every indi hal
human atom N our republic Is \ bu-
mental in granting these rights 81 I11t
no one individual. no enc &C mn al3&
~ ~~-,-~in 't,n can Ad
ueDasement fr0inwr n srfighf ~
lbn1,'tflting b1,tf black lab Ivy IN. saced n y
universal ave chaHuch as the pod n
stamp for alto be treated alike Il
without discrimination.
notice that Mr.. Bacon, gentl6l is
who is representing some business h
ganizationS before the interstate cd
mittee in congress. at this timf M
there are seven business forms oy m,
elimination which he enuEnersdoubt(
rebates determinations between ar ~
ities, between cOlInfiliii bet I'm. ~
commodities as to distances and be-
tween Quk Mites and that there are dis
criminatf is between domestic and ex-
port traf He Is undoubtedly right
in all his Claims and yet no proposition
of rate making other than postal
rate will give the roads all the revenue
they now get and at the same time du
away with all the Determinations be
enumerates. Before these articles are
finished suggestions will be made as tq
a0W the commission anQuIQ N
posed and how the government should
sell freight stamps, receive all the
money for frci. traffic and through
actuaries appointed in each OF the ten
groupings OF the United States appor-
tion the gross revenues among the
roads as their records show their aver
age rates entieie them; and in that way
S. each individual road that which
it has earned and at the same time
enable the public to have a 5 cent per
hundred rate.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-26

hungry pauper using his voice.
| longed for the gift of clairvOyance
$50 that | might read the thoughts of
lat line. wanted to know what the
men were thinking about-whether
their tnC lights were as quiet and sub
missive as their actions | wondered
Ii any OF them still believe in the ne
cessity for mo- ~ good in the markets
of the world" | wondered if any of
them STILL believe in Standing pat" for
protection to American labor" |
wondered il any of them still believe in
private ownership of railroads and tel
egraphs, and telephones, and street
railways.
Sucn men are fertile field for the
demagogue to plant with the seeds of
destructive anarchy-not the ideal sort
OF "voluntarianism" which our friend
Wibel of California teaches, but the
kind that kills and burns and dyna-
mites. l can't believe that hungry
mans thoughts are quiet as that line
was. Possibly Mr.. Hearst's charity en-
feebles their manhood, just as Chancel-
lor Andrews laid such indiscriminate
giving will do lin his recent lecture
at st. Pauls)-and possibly Mr.. Hearst
ought to have each case investigated
by an expert sociologist before hand
Ing out the coffee and sandwiches
don't pretend 20 know, not being a
sociologist myself. But do know that
such a line doesn't speak well for
civilization. 1t shows something wrong
with our distribution of wealth,
Tom Lawson, in Everybody's Maga-
zine, is showing where some Of our
faulty distribution of wealth comes in.
He writes from the stock exchange
point of view, and very entertainingly.
too; but his cure is to be effected
without any change in the existing
laws-which means continuance of
private ownership of transportation
communication, and the issue of
money-and, we'll, if it works, we'll all
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-26

The people of Nebraska are we'll ac-
Quainted With the long and patient
study that Mr.. A. j. Gustin has given
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

George Cary Eggleston's Juvenile.
Running the River" has been adopted
by the Kansas Pupils Reading Club.
Oriental Aphorisms," gems Of East
Indian philosophy. compiled by Emily
Palmer Cape, a 16 mo. packed with
condensed wisdom, is among the recent
books of the Grafton Press, New York.
A. c. McClurg & Co.. Chicago. will
publish at an early day "Bea consfeld:
A Romance of Queen Victoria's Reign"
by an Englishman whose identity 10
not revealed. 1t is apparently COM
pound OF historical novel, romance. b.
ography and study Of society and OF
politics, and, most Of all, a study OF
that most extraordinary man Of ths
nineteenth century, Benjamin DisraelL
at once statesman. man Of the world.
sport, romancer, dreamer and prophet.
"a Dictionary Of the Drama"
guide to plays, playwrters, players
ard playhouses in the United States
md Great Britain from the earliest
times to the present, two-volums
work by w. Davenport Adams, is near
~ ready for publication by the J. r.
Lippincott Company, Philadelphia. IN
deed, the first volume Is out. Atten-
ton is given to managers. scenic art
lists, musical composers. critics and
writer's about the theater, as well az
Tor the theater.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
BE MODERATE INE EXERCISE.
Average Business Man Can, Will,
Dressing, Get All He Needs.


Dressing, Get All He Needs.
The benefit Of exercise depends
largely upon the condition Of the per-
son taking it and his fitness to derive
advantage from it. AS one eminent
physiOlogist and hygienist says: III a
man persistently overfllls his blood
and connective tissue with materials
ihgestsd greatly in excess Of his re-
qulrements, exercise, especially II
spasmosilc and violent, and taken at IT.
regular intervals, 10 likely to do him
more harm than good.
Few persons appreciate the fact that
even In work which seems sedentary
tissue is consumed in one way or an
other, and that they can not alterna te
it with other hard work under the I'm
preston that 1t Is recreative exercise.
without burning the vital candle at
both ends. TO people who live In cities
the drain Of normal daily life upon
the physical and mental energies Is
usually all they are able to meet.
1t Is safe to say that the average
business man Will get oil tho special
exercise he needs II he takes 1t while
dressing In the morning. For this
purpose light dumbbells or Indian
clubs Gf he has room to swing them.
or the chest weights, or even an elastic
strap with handles, Is all the appara-
tus he needs. He can do without even
these II he will learn from any book
on calesthenics the simple motions Of
the body and limbs which bring the
commonly unused muscles into play.
Exercise for its own sake should not
be taken when it induces fatigue; 1t
should not ordinarily be prolonged
after 1t has started sensible perspira-
ton. unless one is prepared for bath
and change Of underclothing at its ter
minatlon. With moderation In eating
and drinking and zeal in the perform
ance OF the duties OF life moderation
in exercise will commend itself to the
sane man as much better than over
exertion.-New York Times.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

Charles Raymond Macauley, who has
contributed the interesting illustrations
for the Mcclure Phillips edition Of
Poe's tales, issued under the title Of
Monsieur Dupin." is probably best
known by his cartoons made four or
I've years ago for various New York
daily papers. Previous to his taking
up tho work Of cartoonist, Mr.. Ma.
cauley had many vocationa Begin
ming a. q drug clerk, he was success
lively q stenographer. q bookkeeper. =
decorato In \ watch factory, an &C.
tor. Z law student 4 Newspaper man
and an editorial writer.
Writing to friend about Mrs. Rog-
a A. Pryor's recent book, "Reminis-
cences Of Peace and War;" Miss Ellen
Glasgow says: Last night l sat up
aDellbound until finished 1t, begin.
ming with laughter and ending In real
tearA 1t II vivid. true. and positively
heartrending at the last. How Won
dsrful. how trebly wonderful she Is!
OF AL the women I have ever known,
che seems to me not only the most
fascina ting. but the richest in all that
makes for 4 perfectly rounded nature.
And then this book! The tragedy Of
Il can understand, for 1t 10 not din.
cult to be tragic; but the delicious.
piQuant, never-failing humor-the hui.
NOR that brightens tears-this, con.
tess. has taken me completely captive"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
MIX FIGURES OF SPEECH.
Parliamentary Orators Addicted to q
Careless Use of Tropes,

Parliamentary Orators Addicted to q
Careless Use of TrOpes.
British oratOry seems to have no dis
rious bulls Of this sort have often
been laid at the door OF members of
Parliament. Here are some modern
instances Of parliamentary lapses Of
this sort:
''Sir, We are told that by this legisla-
ton the heart Of the country has been
shaken to its very foundations"
Among the many Earring notes
heard in this house on military affairs
this subject at least must be regarded
as an oasis"
THE interests of the employers and
employed are the same nine times out
Of ten-I will even say 80 times out
Of ten.'
"Our tongues are tied, our hands are
fettered and we are really beating the
air to no purpose"
Il will now repeat what was about
to say when the honorable member in
terrupted me-"
1.-The West Indies will now have a
future which they never had in the
past"
"A thorny subject which has long
been bone Of contention among u.s."
"A slumbering volcano which at any
moment a spark might set afiame."
THE honorable member would de-
nude us Of every rag Of the principles
which We have been prOclaiming from
the housetOps."
"Ah! The honorable member oppo-
site shakes his head at that. But he
can't shake mine"
Barristers are usually credited with
possessing accuracy OF speech, but
some expressions recently reported in
dictate that they are capable Of blum
dering use Of words. A member of
the bar, in his opening speech for the
defense. said
Gentlemen Of the jury, the case for
the crown Is Il mere skeleton, for. as
shall presently show you, it has neither
flesh, blood nor bones in it,"
A well-known member Of Parliament
Informed the house that an oral agree
ment Is not worth the paper it is writ
ten on"
But a Leeds solicitor Outdid his COM
petltors when he said, fervidly: Gen
tlemen Of the jury, it will be for you
! to say whether this defendant shall be
allowed to come into court with un-
blushing footsteps, with the cloak OF
hypocrisy in his mouth, and take three
bullocks out Of my clients pocket with
impunity. London Tit-Bts.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

JOHN c. FHt MONT. tening home, and
bringing with him a large and valu-
able assortment Of arms for the gov
eminent. he was Immediately placed
in command Of new military dis
trict known as the Western depart
ment. embracing the State Of Illinois
and the States and Territories west of
the Mississippi and this side Of the
Rocky Mountains. including New Mex
leo. To the activity OF Fremont was
due the splendid organization of this
department, although he was suppressed
ed by General Hunter before any en-
Sagement took place.
Even after this Fremont returned to
active service when he felt that his
country needed him; without any ran
cor against those who might be thought
to have sighted him despite his sacri-
fees for the cause of his country. he
accepted the command Of the Noun
tain department Of the army in 1862.
In every engagement in which he
took a part General Fremont displayed
that remarkable courage and personal
dash that had distinguished him in his
earlier combats and adventures. Every
one who was ever associated with
John c. Fremont testifies to the patri-
otto soul OF the man, who, despite the
ingratitude OF men, continued to live
his life for the country he loved.-Chi-
cago Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

She-Do you believe that ignorance
is bliss? He (naively)--Why? She--
You seem so happy.-Yale Record.
Nell-How do you like my new pho
tograph? Bell-LOvely! l never should
have known that 1t was you.-Somer.
Vile Journal.
Book Agent-Now, sir. can l sell
you an encyclopedia. Old John-Noa,
l don't think SO. I'm tew old to ride
now.-Punch.
Goodwin hear you gave twenty
five dollars to help repair the church
Graspit-You have been misinformel.
merely subscribed that amount
Chicago News.
Friend-Why do you allow your
daughter to bang the piano SO hard?
Fapa-l'm hoping she'll either sprain
her wrist or bust the instrument
Chicago News.
$50 you were at Mrs. Marrable's
dinner yesterday, Flossie. What was
the menu likeW Il really can't tell
you, for didn't take any. It's thing
very seldom toch"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

iallily OF hSnt.
Rattle brains always make the most
racket
Pardoning another may cure our
own pride.
The first to shout for war are the
last to enlist.
A straight sword is better than a
crooked cannon.
Many divine appointments look like
disappointments.
The steps of greed do not lead to
the throne of grace.
The rejection of the messenger does
not rescind the message.
Some churches are solid simply be-
cause they are frozen stiff.
Satan can always make better use
OF saint than of Il sinner
A broom on earth may be better
than many an anthem in heaven.
It's poor bargain when the head
grows at the expense Of the heart.
The man who never prays except
when he petitions never prays at all.
No method Of raising money can be
right which succeeds in debasing man.
hood.
An ism is apt to be only name to
its enemies and the only name to its
friends.
No matter how great the profits the
balance is always on the wrong side
if the soul Is not enriched.
1t is more important to get people
doing religious service than it is to get
them attending religious services.
Gods angels are never apparent lest
we should depend on them, nor ever
absent lest we should despair without
them.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

Big Brother-Now. Willie. you must
give me the larger half Of the apple.
because mamma says we mustn't be
greedy Bazaar.
How are you making out In writing
for the magazines?" Just holding my
own. They send me back as much as
send them."-Detroit Free Press.
Uncle Josh-'Most every official that
amounts to anything has to file an an
nual report Uncle Hiram-Yes; an |
guess that's about all some of 'em do.
Puck.
Tourist say, guide what does that
memorial ston" com morate? Guide
l put 1t there. 1t was upon that spot
Tit-Bits.
Meekly-Yes. we're going to move to
Swamphurst. Doctor-But the climate
there may disagree with your wife.
Meekly-It wouldn't dare!-Philadel-
phia Press.
Nell-Mr Krammcrer is so kind. He
said took very pretty and very ar
tistic picture. Bell-Indeed? And
whose picture did you take. DEAR
Philadelphia Ledger.
+ Lady-Very healthy place, is it?
Have you any idea what the death
rate is here? Caretaker-Well. mum,
can't 'zactly say; but it's about one
apiece all round.-Punch.
Mrs. Smith--l'd like to sell you n
ticket, sir. We're getting up a rattle
for a poor sailor. Mr.. Krusty-Not to
me. l wouldn't know what to do with
a sailor IL won him.-Ex.
Most divorces are caused by very
common mistake" What is it?'
Many a man in love only with dim
pie or curl makes the mistake Of mar
rying the whole girl."-Life.
Clarinda-Arent you allowed to
keep a dog in your new fiat? Flornda
No, we had to give Fido away; but
Jack had his dear little bark put in
our phOnograph- journal Amusant.
Ida-Are they really so rich? May
Il should say so. When they slipped
several spoons and saucers into their
grips the hotel clerk said it was mere
~ the souvenir hobby. News.
"Heavens!" exclaimed the first moth,
there's fine prospect Of starving to
death!' "How so!" inquired the 9TH
er one. There's nothing in this box
we're locked up in but a bathing-suit
Elk.
Miss Passay-You may sheer at pet
dogs. but they're faithful. anyway.
Id rather kiss good dog than some
men. Mr.. Sharpe-Well. well. some
men are born lucky.-Philadelp
Ledger.
Edith--Is it true. Dolly, that Larkin
kissed you before he picked you up in
that runaway? Dolly-Yes, dear: you
know he Is studying to be doctor,
and that was first aid to the In. ured-
Chicago Record Herald.
Photographer would suggest that
you relax the features a little and as
sumo more pleasing expression. Mrs.
Wick Semi suppose can do it If you
insist, but can tell you right now 1t
won't look like me.-Chicago Tribune.
What" asked the female-suffrage
advocate with the square chin, "ha 8
become Of our manly menu "Some
Of Them" replied the meek and lowly
citizen, ''have married womanly wom-
en-. and are now engaged in raising
childish children. '-Chicago News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
()dOro.

Mr.. Upmore-If you haven't decided
where you will spend the winter, |
can recommend the bermuda islands.
I have had two delightful winters
there.
Mr.. Gaswell-Ive thought of that.
but my wife objects. She says she
can't stand the smell OF onions. She
wants to go to the Isle of Pines, or
something like that.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
Her Broad BROW.

Poor, dear Llewellyn--" The
caresslngly lingering way in which she
pronounced the name made you. some
how, think Of the taste of a nice. large
caramel, "ls such bad writer! real
ly do not know whether this note from
him is an invitation to accompany him
somewhere or proposal Of marriage"
The pucker of perplexity presently
disappeared from between her brows.
But, to be on the safe side, III just
accept with pleasure, and await re-
sults."-Puck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
HE Case an Exception.

A certain physician told some Of his
patients that as long as they kept their
feet dry they would be safe from the
attack OF the grip. He was surprised
to receive letter from one Of his pa
tents In which the latter said that he
had two wooden legs, and yet he had
the grip for five consecutive years. The
letter was MISUNDERSTANDING Jour-
nal
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

daughter Of Sena-
tor Benton. their
hardships in the
West, and their tri-
umphs In L ar Is,
were elements that
tended to make his
career of more than
allnterest to the
American public.
Fremont was in
Paris when the
War Of the Rebel
lion broke out. Has
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

Mrs. jones' think It's the most
ridiculous thing to call that man In
the bank 4 teller" Mrs. Johnson
Why? Mrs. Jones-Because he simply
won't tell at all. asked one to-day
how much my husband had on deposit
there. and he just laughed. Bits.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
Motor BiCycios.

The bicycle industry of Coventry.
England. reports good business and
states that the principal event of the
season was the retirement of American
bicycle competitors from some of the
markets. Motor bicycles have been in
great demand.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

Young LAdy-iou are wonuerrul
master Of the piano, l hear. Professor
Won Spieler (hired for the occasion)-I
blay Accomplishments sometimes.
Young Iady-Accompaniments to sing
ing? Professor Won Spieler-Aggom-
paniments to gonversations.-New
York Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
FEMALE DISEASES

and disorders of every nature success
fully treated. Also secluded home for
ladies' before and during confinement
Consult lady physician, free, in person
or by mail. CONFIDENTIAL. ParsNew
York Medical Institute. Office, d. Esta-
brook Bldg. 1891 Second Av.. Corner
Union. F. o. Box SIG, Seattle, Wash.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

Mrs. Albee-Of course, you married
Mr.. Bebee for love? Mrs. Bebee-Well,
yes, l suppose you would call it that.
l married him to protect him from no
less than three widows in our street.
If hadn't snapped him up, one Of
them would have been sure to get him.
Boston Transcript.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

That was splendid back fall yon
made in your death scene last night
remarked young member of the
company to the eminent tragedian.
The latter looked at the flatterer with
a suspicious glare. Yes he sall
..and Ia like to lay my hands OH the
blithering idiot who soaped the stage
noor."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16

"You can't keep good man down.
said the boarder who has mania for
quotations. "Unless," observed the
fluffy haired girl who typewrites be-
cause she needs the money. he has
seat in a crowded car Then you can't
get him up"-Chicago News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-01-16
A Little Lesson
In Patriotism

~~~~~~

LET our object be our country, our
whole country, and nothing but our
country. daniel Webster.
To the people of his own time John
c. Fremont was the ideal Of romantic
soldiery. His elOpement with the