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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-07-20
PRICE TOP NOTCH
How the Peoples Rights OF Washburn are
Suffering From Bad Electric Light
Deal.-What Defence Has the
Lighting Company2

Waupaca, which has adopted a
plan Of dealing with it's lighting
company on business principles.
Waupaca has thirty 1000 can
de power arc lights, running all
night, the same as in Washburn,
and pays $3.50 per month for
each light. This amounts to
$19O.8o.
Washburn has thirty-six 1000
candle power arc lights, running
all night, and pays twelve dollars
a month for most of them, and
ten dollars month for a few
more, the average price being
$11.44. Under the present ar
rangement with the Washburn
Electric Light and Power Com
pany thirty lights (for the sake
of comparison with Waupaca,)
cost the taxpayers of the city of
Washburn, the sum of $343. 20.
Why should the taxpayers of
Washburn be paying $15a.40 a
month more for the same service
than Waupaca?
This is on "a basis of thirty
lights. whereas Washburn has
thirty-six lights. If Waupaca
had six more lights it would
be paying S228.96, as against
SAP now being put up monthly
by the city of Washburn.
Why should the taxpayers of
Washburn pay 1888 a month
more to their lighting company
than do the people of Waupaca,
for exactly the same service.
Under the new proposed
schedule the city of Washburn
would pay $3.50 a month to the
electric lighting company of this
city for a service identically the
same as that at Waupaca, which
would cost the people of that
city, providing they had six more
lights at the same price they are
now paying $228.96.
Why should the city of Wash.
burn enter into a contract with !.
the electric lighting company to
pay them $131.O4 a month more
than the taxpayers Of Waupaca
have to pay for the same service?
On the 31st day of March, 1908,
the city of Waupaca entered into
a contract with their electric
lighting company to furnish
them lights for the period of ten
years, the contract reading:
commencing April 1st, 1908,
twenty seven or more 1000 cam
die power arc lights, for the
purpose of lighting the public
streets and parks Of said city,
all night service from dark until
dawn. each and every night
throughout said term"
If Waupaca can make con-
tract for ten years for their city
why should Washburn make a
worse contract for this city for
fifteen years?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-07-20

II you want pretty face and de-
,ightful air,
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
Wedding trip across the sea,
Put your faith in Rocky Mountain
Tea. Fox Bros.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

A number of local Knights of Colum- bus will attend the big state field day of the councils in Connecticut of the Knights of Columbus, which will be held tomorrow at Savin Rock. It is estimated that over 10000 visitors will be at the Rock on that day.
 Miss Catherine Spain and Miss Mamie Donnelly, who have been spending week at the shore, have re- turned home.
 Michael McMahon, who is ill with pneumonia, was taken to the Water bury hospital Saturday.
 Dr and Mrs J. w. Robbins of Church street are spending weeks vacation in New London.
 John Thomas, the 31s year old son of MT and Mrs John Dwyer of Beacon Falls, died Saturday. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. lnterment was in St James's cemetery The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Rowi- lon took place yesterday at 2;30 o'clock from the home of her son, Fred Rowi- Ion of Wooster street. and at 3 o'clock fromsSt Francis's church. The inter- ment was in St James's cemetery.
 Clinton and Watson Goodyear Of Rubber avenue are camping out at Lake Quassapaug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Rupert King called on Watertown friends yesterday.
 Misses Jennie and Katharine Burns of Waterbury spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs T. D. Higgins.
 Mrs F. NJ. Painter and son have re- turned from New Haven.
 Mrs D. J. Murphy entertained her sister, Miss Sullivan, over Sunday.
 Mrs NJ. Kielty has been on the sick list for the past week.
 The open air meeting at Chestnut Grove was well attended yesterday. Rev W. A. McNichol of the Methodist church led the service.
 Father Reidy of Hartford read the mass in Wnodbury yesterday.
 The annual Skilton reunion will he held at the town hall, Wednesday, Au- gust 30
 Miss Edna Hoskins, bookkeeper at F. \. Barton's, is taking a ten days vacation
 Mir Willard. father of Mrs Ravens Heminway. died Friday night.
 Miss Martha Mclean has gone to Coaldale, Pa. to visit relatives.
 George Zeidler. who enlisted in the regular army a few months ago. IS home for a brief visiti- He k stationed at Fort Hamilton and says army life agrees with him.
 NIT and Mrs Charles Palmer of Wa terbury spent Sunday at Louis Fox ;.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
WATERVILLE.

Regular meeting of Good Will lodge, K. of F., tonight at o'clock.
 Miss Cecilia Mcconnell has returned from two weeks vacation at the shore
 Rev J. A. StanSfield is able to be out again and occupied the pulpit of St Pauls last evening.
 The Welch hosiery mill resumed op- erations today, after two weeks shutdown.
 Fred Emmons is visiting his brother on Sheffield street.
 Miss Margaret Hayden has returned from two weeks vacation.
 Mr and Mrs Fragene Ingraham have returned from the Catskills.
 The Watervilles defeated the Shel- ton ball team on Saturday. to ,.
 The tiremen and Reliance teams will play tomorrow at 6 D. m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS

The shoot given by the Maple Grove Gun club on Saturday afternoon proved to he banner event. Prizes were awarded in the third and sixth events as follows: Third even. first prize, a Stevens rife, won by MT At water of the Mattatuck Gun club: second prize. a hammock. won by w. M Peebles. of the Bunker, Hill Gun club: third prize. q Bamboo fishing rod. won by Mr Blanchard of tn. NJ. R. and G. club. The first prize in the sixth event, a handsome gun case. was won by Mir Atwater; the second prize. a Bristol fishing rod. won by Dr McElligott. and the third prize by William Pebbles. The special prize a handsome clock. donated by Nlr Hofmenn. was won by H. W. Keispl. The best score was made by F.. Hart, breaking 123 out of 135. The club will give a handicap shoot Thursday afternoon at 5:I5 for a prize.
 The residents of the village are an noyed by the pilfering of vegetables. fruit. berries. etc. from their gardens at night. Saturday night about II o'clock several young hoodlums visit ed Mrs Jermans gardens on Newton Heights and were in the act of help ing themselves when frightened away by the firing of several shots. Later they made q call on C. D. Yale. but got warm reception and made hssty retreat.
 X. F. IneSon is in New York on business trip.
 Tomorrow heinz holy day. there will he mass in St Mary Magdalene's church at 70
 John Hannou. accompanied hy his niece Miss Brown. froIlied to New Haven yesterday. Jack reports splendid time and several shower baths.
 Several Oakville young men wIa have been camping at Bantam Lake for thp past week returned home last evening.
 Mrs !. \. Walker who has been s,.- rimiSlr sick for the past six weeks af Wasihroos. Conn. was taken home this morning
 George Gazley of New York city spent Sunday with his family on Main street.
 Miss Mabel Moss spent Sunday with relatives fu plantsviIle
 U- Kennedy and sons. Edward and John. spent yesterday at SaviH Rnrk
 ". IT. Jones returned this morning after a few days in WiIlimautfc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14

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  Womes White Ribbed Vests low neck regular Womens Ribbed Pants Womens Lsle Hose price 39c Womens Parasols
  Mems Leather Belts all at . HALF PRICE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
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 35 and 40 BANK STREET. TELEPHONE 583. AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS
 Mid- Summer Clearance,

We arc closing out all kinds of Summer merchandise at extraordinary price reductions not merely the kinds that have failed to find favor, but genuine and thorough clearance, our space is limited, we have no room to carry over even staple lines; you get the benefit. Read the list and come prepared to find more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
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ITHACA V r. Aug II Mrs Frank Stsrkfas oonmitfesI- suici1e at her ho1ns a, Caroline Depot near here. hy drinking Esufznum sBd csrbollc scid and sAoo-iue herSelf t-ice in the kszd S1s Es belisved to have bscone insszs fru- sEeirensnt and worry n nskirz r-sFzrsrsors for q fznilF rs- union
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14

Lightning Hits Two Brookiyn Care.
 NEW YORK. Aug 14.-In Brooklyn a trolley car. crowded with passengers for Coney Island. was struck by light ming. and two women were injured by leaping In panic from the car. At the sam. moment another car was struck. and six persons were injured by shock and burns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14

And lots more at equally low prices. ZU Stamps with cakes A. & P.
 Borax Soap ......... ......... 25c IU Stamps with the following: pkgs Alpha Pudding at .. . 5c each box A. X P. Silver Polish at .... 1Oc 1 bottle A. X P. Liquid Blue at :. i0c 1 bottle A. X P. Ammonia at ..... IOc l bottle A. X P. Salad Oil at .. 15c ? boxes A. X P. Stove Polish at
 ...... ...... ...... ...... 5c each l pk2 Jell-O at ........ ........ 10c
 We have been doing business for al- most 90 years. To-day we stand pre- eminent and head of all so-called con- petitors. Why so? Lowest prlces and full weights have built up for us a reputation for honest trading in all our 250 stores.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
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PHILADELPHIA. AuE 14-Frans Craig aged seventeen years was shqs and killed b- Huxh GshaEan- azaI forty three years. al Gshazaa-s home. Inc men haI sreEt tte ntzat toz@thsr and are Szf5 ts hsTs heen drinking heavily. IL is tseIsevei they susrre-eL bur Gahzzan vss unable to give s e. heTsnt seco1nt of tisa t-s<e5-- wbea t8s police entered the house -hey fgunzl gahazsn s-srdfnx oyer CraiEs body ho11irz rife
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
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 give you an estimate on plumbing and heating. and can sell you a first class Stamford Range Phone 4054
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14
PROF. BAILEY

Re-opens September 20, in Citizens Bank Block. his school fnr Stage and Ballroom Dancing. Music Hall will remain open for rental to private dance parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-14

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-23

Information

No matter how busy you
now are with Christmas
Gifts, you must NOT FOR
GET that your shoes need
mending, and so the easiest
way for you will be to drop
a penny postal to the Perth
Amboy Shoe Repairing Co.
and our canvasser will i'm
mediately call at yourhome
and take the shoes, we will
Immediately mend them
and deliver them at any
time wanted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-23
YyU CAN BE THE JUDGE

of our laundry work instead of taking
our word for it by this simple proceed
ure: Let US know, by calling, dropping
us a postal, sending us a messenger OF
'phoning us that you want a sample LOT
washed, starched and ironed and re-
turned to your door. We will collect
the goods, do the work and return the
finished wearing apparel Then you
shall decide whether or not you fancy
our style of laundering. Fair, isn't it
We also do CARPET CLEANING.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04
J.. d. ROCKEFELLER AND HIS NEW WIG.

]. d, ROCKEFELLER AND HIS NEW WIG.
feature of the ominous flow of people
to the cities is the phenomenal develop
ment of manufactures. There may
come a time when manufactures will
so overbalance agriculture that there
will not be CROUCH basic wealth pro-
duced to afford a profitable market
for the factory-made goods. When
the industrial situation shall become
so unbalanced, a onmercial crash of
s~tupendous magnitude must ensue.
As Helpless Babes.
Then the city-trained men who
know not how to make bread out of
the soil will clamor for work, curse
the economic condition of the period.
denounce the state, threaten the re-
public with all sorts of fantastic theo-
ries. and there will be acute friction
between the few rich and the multi
tude of poor. Gradually men will
drift back to the land and learn TO
make their living with the pillow and
reaper and a satisfactory equilibrium
between agriculture and manufactures
will once more be reached. Before
this result is attained, there vii.
be intense suffering. Families that
are in comfortable circumstances will
know the meaning Of misery, and
families now affluent will fall into
beggary. All this is not a dream.
Men of clearest vision see it coming.
Rockefelier's Prophecy of Panic.
1t is what Mr.. John d. Rockefeller
sees when he predicts. as he did in a
recent interview ian industrial crisis
of worldwide extent and unprece-
dented severity"
Mr.. Rockefeller says the crisis will
be brought Oh by overproductiOn in
all lines. The Standard Oil magnate
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04

1t makes no difference whether Mr..
Rockefeller be right or wrong in his
forecast of a gathering storm, his plan
for the employment of surplus labor
is a practical and profitable one and
his enumeration of road building, riv-
er Improvement, irrigation, forest pres
ervation and swamp draining, as the
truly great national problems is phil
osophic. The work needs to be done,
and eventually it must be done, II the
United States is to progress. Waste
is national loss-waste by flood and
drought as well as waste by fire.
Every acre of land should be made to
pay. The government promotes re-
search and experimentation In agri-
culture, with a view to increasing the
effectiveness of tillage; there is no
reason why it should not give counte-
nance and support to reclamation of
land and the enhancement of the fer
tility of land already under culture.
1t is the land-the farm, which Is the
pedestal of the republic.
There should be no effort to mini
miZe the worth of manufactures
processes that work up the raw prod
ucts of the earth into serviceable
forms. The ores from which are OBJ
tanned the metals of commerce are as
much a product of the land as corn.
wheat and cotton-not as primarily
important, but quite as necessary to
man in his present highly organized
social state. 1t is difficult to draw
the line between some of the basic
manufactures and agriculture, for the
iron furnaces and steel mills build the
railroads and bridges which give
farmers a shortcut to markets.
French Statesman Also Predicts
Panic.
But the point is, that where manu-
features develop out of proportion to
the growth of agriculture, the world
is being turned wrong side up. Mr..
Meline in declaring that the overpro-
duction of manufactures will lead to
an industrial crash, says; There is
room for everyone under the sun, but
on condition of sharing up the good
things Of the earth. instead of concen-
trating upon one department. Of acdv'
ity."
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04
From the Washington Post

schedules were illustrated by rep
~esentatiyes who called on Speaker
Cannon. 1t happened that one day
a prominent Massachusetts member
called to impress the speaker with the
easy in which the tariff might
be revised.
"You see.' declared the Massachu-
sets member, 1--WE all make too much
we the difficulties in revising the
tariff. 1t would really be very sim
pie. We would only have to put hides,
wool and coal on the free list and the
country would he practically satisfied.
We might do more. but that would
really be enough. There could be no
difficulty in coming to an agreement
on that-merely a matter Of a few
weeks"
The speaker listened intently as
he always does listen to advice. But
trailing on the heels of the Massacnu-
sets member came a representative
from Illinois who also wanted to re-
wise the tariff. He started in the same
as his predecessor. He thought there
was altogether too much fuss made
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04

Is having very little effect on them.
In fact the protectionists do not even
care to discuss that phase of the ques-
ton. A revision of the tariff with the
declared purpose to simply lower the
schedules they say would have the
same effect on the country that they
claim would follow an attack On
the tariff principles by the free-trad-
ers. They claim that merchants would
not buy goods when lower tariff rates
might still further reduce the price
they would have to pay. That condi-
tons lasting six months they fear
would upset all business conditions
They say 1t might mean panic.
But they are likely to have their
views very forcibly contested by the
tariff r~evsionists next winter. The re-
! visioniSts and the men who believe In
the principles of reciprocity are band
ing together to give battle in the halls
of Congress. The citadel is now dis
tinctly in the control of the stand pat
ters and 1t Is to be seen what power
J the revisionists will develop in contest
ing their ascendancy.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04

feels the thrill of patriotism stirring
the hearts of the people.
But DO the thousands who annually
sail down the Potomac to visit the
stately home of George Washington
know that to a woman's initiative is
due the restoration and preservation of
the beautiful Mount Vernon of today?
Away back IN 1853 this home was in
q rapidly deteriorating condition. John
Augustine Washington, a son of Gen.
eral Washington's nephew, was the
ewner of the estate. The descendants
of Washington evidently did not inherit
the clear business sense of their illus
trious ancestor, for in General Wash
ington's time the farm yielded a hand
some income. Now the fields were ly-
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04
Day of Distress Near.

The richest man in America is posi-
tive, however, that the crash will come
about 1907-year after next-and so
sure is he that the trouble is on its
way, that he is already weaving a
plan to provide work for those who
will be thrown out of employment,
and thus ameliorate the panic. He is
certain that the number of men who
will need help will be about 1000. 600,
and when is added to those men the
number Of dependents. the total is APP
palling. Mr.. Rockefeller thinks this
vast army of unemployed should be
set to work by the government on in
ternal improvements, the building of
new roads, improvement of old ones.
dredging of streams, irrigating land,
etc. He says;
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04

ing untitled and useless, and the house
and outbuildings were showing signs
of the Passing of the years. The glory
Of that splendid home was departing.
A Moman's Work.
To the great credit Of John Angus
tine Washington it is related that he
refused absolutely to consider PROPOSE
lions advanced by private companies
and individuals to purchase the estate,
to be converted later into a pleasure
resort. Think of the desecration-a
vaudeville performance on that magnl-
ficent stretch of lawn, walters bearing
their burdens of food and drink
through those stately halls, the daily
uproar of irreverent crowds.
And then came Miss Ann Pamela
Cunningham, Of South Carolina. She
visited Mount Vernon in 1853 and was
shocked and grieved at the fate in
store for the historic spot. She con-
ceived the plan of rousing the women
of her beloved southland to the true
state of affairs and enllsting their co.
operation In the raising of a fund OF
$500, 900, the price asked for the house
outbuildings, wharfage, garden and
some two hundred acres of farmlands.
So she went to work, and 1t must be
remembered that fifty years ago it took
no small amount of bravery for a
woman to inaugurate and carry on ar
undertaking Of such magnitude. But
after five years of effort the whole of
the $500, 900 was in hand. 1t was
found impracticable to confine the
propaganda to the Southern States, so
the North was invited to assist, which
she did in generous measure.
At the close of 1858 the Mount Yer
non estate was purchased and the title
passed to the Mount Vernon Ladies'
Association Of the Union.
Freed from Taxation.
A charter was secured from the State
Of Virginia, granting exemption from
taxation, the association in return
binding itself to the task of restoring
to it's original condition and preserving
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04
for future generations this home of
= .neral George Washington.

for future generations this home of
C..neral George Washington.
In this connection it is interesting
to know that during the ten-day annual
meet of the Board of Regents in the
month of May a banquet is given to
the Governor Of Virginia. After the
feast is ended and the toasts are drunk.
the entire association conduct the Gov
ernor about the house and grounds,
that he may know, by personal observa-
tion, that the pact entered into so long
ago is being faithfully kept.
1t is the custom Of the ladies of the
association to live at Mount Vernon
during the yearly session. At this
time the old home wears an air of un-
wonted gaiety. The kitchen gives out
the most appetizing odors, and. stimu-
lated to unusual activity by tales of the
old days, the corp Of Virginia servants
are ANXIOUS to show their fitness for
the honor of "servin' de ladies'" Even
the brick oven, a relic of colonial days,
is called into use, the beautifully
Drowned bread, pies and cakes attest
ing its superiority.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04
Vast Plan of Construction,

''There is enough labor today needed
on the public highways to employ all
the idle or surplus labor for a century.
The Improvement of the roads, the
dredging streams, and especially of
the Mississippi, where annually mill
ions of damage is done by the over
flow, the irrigation of arid lands, the
preservation of forests and the drain
age of the swamps are the great pub
lie problems that should be occupying
the public mind. Municipal, state and
national laws should be enacted now
for the building of roads, so that
when the industrial storm it
will not be too late to breast it."
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-11-04
STEM INDUSTRIAL CRASH.
STANDARD OIL MAGNAW PRE-
Diets CRISIS AND SUGGESTS
PALLIATIVE MEASURES.
Would Have Nation Begin Work of
Vast Internal improvements. Elk.
Premier MeIine Of France Also
Sounds Warning.
J. Il. SHANNON.

That the land is the source Of all
real wealth, has been said by philoso-
pliers time out of mind, and now with
the urban districts draining from the
country much of the flower of its man.
hood the cry is going up from the lips
of legions of wise men, "Back to the
Land!' All manner of colonization
projects are being devised and tried
for the purpose of diverting foreign
immigration from the cities to fields
and to relieve the pressure of cOnges-
ton in the Oyer-grown centers. One