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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1906-12-22
NEWSPAPER ETHICS
Accuracy, Regard for individuals and
Observance of Confidential Com.
munications Very Important.
By PAUL M. BR1CE, Editor Of the
Columbia IS. c. Record.

paper read before the South Carolina
Press Association.)
The subject assigned me to consider
has so many different phases arising
from the almost innumerable circum-
stances incident to the conduct Of a
newspaper that only a few Of the lead
ing ones In my estimation, may be
touched upon, and in the brief time
which your 1ndulgenCes can be asked
these can be discussed only in a more
or less superficial way. and my only
hope can be that some suggestions may
possible be made which will be OF
some value for future thought and &C.
ton.
The ethics Of journalism have a
three-fold application in practice
first, as the newspaper relates to the
public; second, as it relates to the in
lectively and separately to those fol-
lowing the profession.
The first great duty Of the news
paper is to print the truth as to what
ever is published In the way Of news
or opinion. It is much to be feared
that many newspaper men forget their
cardinal principle and their duty and
responsibility in reference to it. The
newspaper has been characterized as
the parent, the school, the college, pull
pit, theater, counselor, all in one, to
hundreds Of thousands of people, This
Is not too strongly put. All Of these
look to the newspapers for Informal
ton, many for guidance and direction
a q m hnir oofi
and quite likely many are Influenced
even in their private affairs by what
they read in their papers.
With such a responsibility upon us
and with such a powerful lever in our
hands for good or evil it becomes
highly necessary that every newspaper
man be thoroughly imbued with the
idea that first Of all the truth must
be the goal he is to strive for. What
the readers Of newspapers want Is the
truth about whatever matters Of HUI
man interest are printed. 1t Is the one
thing they are justly entitled to ex-
pect and what the newspaper is under
solemn obligation to give them. The
principle applies to any matter OF
news, no matter how insignificant II
may be In comparison with others
Many men form their Judgment from
what they read about questions Of in
innate concern to society and state
and this being true we ought,to realize
the ever present duty Of giving the
public the truth, free from bias, with
out toning or coloring to suit the plans
or purposes Of a newspaper. To prac-
tice deception is morally If not statu-
torially criminal because it is possible
therby in practical effect to work to
the great detriment of the moral, So
cial and POLITICAL welfare of the peo-
pie.
The generality Of newspapers strive
to present the truth in fairness. It is
not possible always to be strictly &C.
citrate, but every honest newspape,
will strive to attain accuracy and
make its best endeavors to give the
facts as they are, whether they are
agreeable to the newspaper or not
Honesty is the best policy, not only
because it is right, but because only
by adhering to it can we secure and
hold the confidence and respect of the
public and have that influence fo1
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1906-12-22

gard every confidential communication
1ntrusted to us. This is an elementary
precept Of a moral duty which holds
good in all calling. Nothing. however,
will so soon destroy all trust in a news
paper as a violation Of any agreement
not to publish certain matters or to
publish them before special time or
before they are released" as the tech
n1cal term is. The temptation is great
sometimes, and newspapers have been
known to violate their agreement for
the temporary advantage of SCOOP"
but besides being morally wrong, and
highly SO, that sort Of work doesn't
pay. A newspaper that can't be trust
ed is a par1ah, an outcast, not only
among it's Contemporaries, but with
the public. The most successful news
paper mon, other things being equal,
are those who can be trusted. Those
who cannot be may hold positions and
draw salaries, but they will never at
tain that individual success which is
possible. AS is the Individual
soils the paper, and the one in which
confidence is lacking will not be
respected or successful in the end
The next ethical precept, which
ought to be an 1nviolate rule, fear is
more honored* inSFthe breach than the
observance. I$Eefer to the too common
practice Of clipping from other news
papers without credit. In plain every
day language, this is stealing.
There is certain class of news
which may, in e. sense, be considered
common property. Those papers TAX
ing press service print practically the
same thing about a particular occur
renee. For; a.. paper not, taking this
'service to clip amy article Of that char
acter without credit is not strictly
right, but because 1t Is somewhat COM
mon property it's appropriation may
possibly be overlooked. When, how
ever, a newspaper, through enterprise,
foresight or brain, secures and pub
fishes a. special article, whether of
news or otherwise;. treating it in its
own way, stamping it with Its own in
dividuality, as IT. were, certainly that
is it's own property, and to appropriate
it without credit is not different from
stealing anything: else of value from
an Individual. The immortality in the
one case is the same as in the other,
though a great many newspapers do
not take that view Of 1t.
The recklessness, with which some
are guilty in this respect is startling,
and the extent Of the practice can be
hardly realized unless one takes oc-
casion to look into the matter particu-
larry. Examples of it may be seen al
most daily, Newspapers, as rule,
have no objection to the republication
of special articles bys'another,' provid>
ed credit is given, and, considering the
fact that they cost money and are the
product Of brain and enterprise, surely
this consideration alone entities them
to the courtesy of credit, to say the
least of it. If circumstances compel
or justify the republication Of special
matter, to be honest and give due cred
it does not detract particle from the
value of interest of the article, nor is
there always any reflection upon enter
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1906-12-22
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Dainty Novelties That Nifhbie Fingers
Can Make


There is not much time left wherein
to sew on Christmas gifts, so the tardy
would better make simple things now,
says Boston Traveller. Some Of the
most recent novelties which one sees
in the shops may be quickly reproduce
ed by the clever needlewomen, and the
following hints may help some in cthe
days that remain before Merry Christ
mas is here indeed. %% +s
Hand embroidered napkins, towels
and 'handkerchiefs cannot be too high
ly recommended, and mouchoir. case
Of some pretty light silk painted with
a few wild flowers and having a deli
cately scented quilted lining is use
full as we'll as ornamental gift. For
hand painting on delicate fabrics use
water color paints and 9 tube Of aqua
rella in place Of water. 4
Even q scrap basket, with It's large
bow Of ribbon. 10 . present not e -be
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1906-12-22
ANALYSIS OF TWO
MORE BODIES ORDERED

man announced today that he would
order the exhaustion Of the bodies of
two more members of the vzral fami-
ly in order that chemical analysis
might be made. The discovery Of ar
senic in the BODIES Of two of the chill
dren has led to the belief that posi-
bly, all the members of the family
were poisoned
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
WHERE DID THEY GET TT?

Republican newspapers point with
pride to the fact that during 1905 Andrew
Carnegie "gave away" $l4 900, 900, while
John d. Rockefeller "gave away" $11,.
OOO, 900. This is all very interesting.
Every dollar these gentlemen have
"given away" has been brought regularly
to public attention through the columns
OF the daily press, but the more interest
ing explanation would be, "Where did
they get it9'
"Upon what meat did this our Caesar
feast that he has grown so great as to
be able to "give away" these large sums
of money?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
THE FREE PASS SYSTEM.

George w. Berge, Of Lincoln, editor
AMI publisher OF the Nebraska 1ndepen.
dent and fusion candidate for governor
in 1904, has published book entitled
"The Free Pass Bribery System" The
book contains editorials from the INDIE
pendent and extracts from speeches and
letters by Mr.. Berge during the past two
or three years. Mr.. Berge deals with
the pas bribery evil in plain language,
and points out with unerring precision
the evils that follow in the train Of this
form OF political corruption. He is not
content with showing how politics is
corrupted, but shows beyond dispute
the demoralizing effect upon the great
masses of the people. Railroad methods
are exposed in scathing terms.
Mr.. Berg made his campaign for gov.
ernor upon the railroad pass issue and
the fact that he ran many thousands
ahead OF his ticket shows in a measure
the deep interest the people of Nebraska
are taking in this phase Of the railroad
problem. 1.-THE Free Pass Bribery Svs.
tenn" is valuable CONT ibution to cur
rent political discussion and should have
wide circulation among those who are
interested in making the railroads the
servants, rather than the masters, Of the
people.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

A boy who swims may say he's swum,
but milk is skinned and seldom skum,
and nails you trim, they are not trum.
When words you speak, these words are
spoken; but nose is tweake1 and sci.
dom twoken. If we forget, that we've for.
gotten; but things we wet never wotten,
and houses let are never lotten. The
goods one sells are always sold, but fears
dispelled are not dispold, and what you
smell is never smoled. When young, a
top you oft saw spun, but did you see a
grin e'er grun or a potato neatly skun!
FIX
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
Itch-Ringworm.

E. T. Lucas, Wingo, KY, writes, April
Is, 1902: ''For 10 to IL years had been
afflicted with malady known as the
"itch.' The itching was unbearable; l
had tried for years to find relief, having
tried all remedies could hear Of, besides
a number of doctors. I wish to state
that one single application of Ballard's
Snow Liniment cured me completely and
permanently. Since then l have used
the lniment on two seperate occasions
for ring worm and it cured completely.
Csc, SOC and $1.O0. Sold by Sbelley'e
Drug Store. m
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
NAY BUY a MILL.

Gravs HarbOr Men Figuring on Stmp'
son Mill at South Bend.
Some months ago it was rumored and
although it could not be confirmed. gen.
orally believed, that certain Grays Har'
Dor people had an option on the Simpson
Lumber company's property at this place.
A rumor that the same property is again
under option is again current and those
who should be in a position to know,
have no hesitation in saying that they
believe it is fact. Again it is claimed
that Grays Harbor people hold the option
although it is not claimed that it is the
same parties who held the former option
It is believed the option is for sum very
close to a half million dollars.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
PUBLICITY EASY.

r ,ferling to former Governor Odeil's
threat TO "disclose how large sum ftr
campaipn purposes was raised last year
at the presidents personal request"
New York paper says that MIR. Roosevelt
will unouestionably welcome publicity.
This paper points out that in his recent
message to congress the president said:
"But if it is possible to secure 10y law
the full and verified publication i'll detali
OF all the sums contributed to and ex-
pended by the candidates or committees
OF any political parties, the result can
not be but wholesome"
In the light of this statement this New
York paper concludes that MIR. Roose'
welt will welcome any assistance when
Mr.. Odell can give in turning on the
searchlieht.
Well. Mr.. Roosevelt does not really
need to wait for Mr.. Odell; nor need he
wait for the passage Of a law requiring
publicity with respect to campaign con-
tributions. MIR. Roosevelt's postmaster
general is chairman OF the republican
national committee He can "turn on
the searchlight." While he can give all
information possessed by MIR. Odell, he
can doubtless tell many things OF which
Mr.. Odell is in ignorance.
While waiting for any easy'going re-
publican congress to pass publicity
law, let Mr.. Roosevelt call upon his post.
master general to take the American
people into his confidence. Let him tell
them where the republican party obtain
ed its campal gn- funds.
1t might also he vel. for the president
to insist that the chairman OF the repub
lican national committee, now serving al
a mem per ol his cabinet, shall restore t.
the poiicyhoiuers OF various insurance
companies the money embezzled from
those poicyholders for the use and bene
.fit OF the republican party.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

David B. Hill is fierce in his demand
for an investigation OF the fee which he
received from the Equitable Insurance
company, and asserts that he earned
every dollar OF it in work. Mr.. Hill is
not altogether lovely character with
many people, but it has not yet occurred
when his worst enemy felt bold enough
to charge him with dishonesty.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
THE MORAL LAW.

Andrew Hamilton, the life insurance
lobbyist, declares that of the 100000 ex.
pended by him in his lobby work, not
one dollar was expended contrary to the
moral law. 1t II fortunate for the coun.
trv that the Hamilton idea of morals
does not generally prevail. The idea that
the use OF money to debauch legislatures
and corrupt judges is not contrary to
morals would, il generally accepted,
make government farce and reduce the
people TO affect slavery. There was a
time when many thoughtful men be-
lieved that le Hamilton code of morals
prevailed generally, but recent develop.
ments prove that, after all, majority OF
the people are honest and will insist that
public business be honestly cared for. 1t
required long time, and multiplied per-
secutons, TO arouse the people to real.
izing sense OF the fact that the Hamilton
code OF morals prevailed in high financial
circles, but when thew were finally
aroused they took speedy action with the
result that great many men who had
long posed as statesmen, patriots and
"defenders OF national honor" were ex-
posed to public contempt. The Hamil-
ton code OF morals will be ably defended
by the ANA. gall,.tel Association OF Porch
Climbers, the Burglars Benevolent and
Protective Association, and kindred or.
CARNATIONS. But it will be scored by
men who believe in the moral code
handed down upon Sinai and who are
trying to live upright and pure lives.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Andrew Blum and John Eiene,
doing business in the city OF Aberdeen,
under the name of the Anchor Bar, 214
South F street. has been dissolved Janu'
airy 10, 1905. All bills payable to the con-
Germ, are to be paid to Andrew Blum, who
retains possession, and the said Andrew
Blum will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by anyone other thar
himself.
38.4t ANDREW BLUM.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
LATEST ON NORTH RIVER.
Government Engineer Called In to
View Matters.

Frank Hobi was in the city Thursday
and informed The Pilot that MCGOWAN g
driver has been at work recently driving
Q row OF piling between the Nicomen
boom and. the North Shore Boom and
Driving company's boom. He declares
that navigation has been completely
closed and that small craft have much
difficulty in getting up and down the
river. U. S. Engineer f. G. Carpenter,
who came over from Hoquiam Tuesday,
was up to the boom Wednesday ard AS
sured certain parties that the river would
be opened shortly South Bend Pilot.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
Notice to Creditors.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASH
ington for Chehalis County.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Dina Knudsen,
deceased.
To the Creditors of the above entitled cause:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned,
COurad knudsen was by the superior court of
Chehalis County, Washington, on the l9sh day
of January. 1906, appointed executor of the last
will and testament of Dina Knudsen, deceased,
late Of Chehalis County, Washington, and the
creditors of said deceased and of said estate
are hereby required to present tEeir respective
claims against said Dina knudsOn, deceased,
and against said estate with the necessary
vouchers within one year after the date of the
first publication of this notice, to-wit within
one year after the 22d day of January, 1906, and
notice is further given that said claims may De
presented to the undersigned at his residence
at Aberdeen, Washington, and any claims not
SO presented within said time shall be barred
Dated this Goth day of January, 1906.
CONRAD KNUDSEN,
Executor.
P. o. Address, Aberdeen. Chehalis County
Washington.
JOHN G. HOGAN,
Attorney for Executor.
p 9. Address, Aberdeen, Chehalis County
Washington.
Date of last publication Feb. 10, 1906.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

On February "a, at 10 a. IN. the county
auditor will offer for sale e1a of nw4 and
swA OF nw1a sec. SO 20 s. Land is APP
praised at Sl.272 and Improvements at
$342
March 3 the auditor will offer timber
on swLi Of ne4 sec. l6-1S-8, appraised at
5000; and on nwI of seq same sect n,
appaised at 81 200.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

They are making good deal OF fuss
over the fact that both Senators fiatt
and Depew appeared in the senate on
the same day, although there is nothing
in the record to show that they inter-
fered in any manner with the regular
order Of business.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
We Have an Excellent Farm For Sale

Consisting of 9 60 of which is bottom land of
quality The bottom land is all cleared and
cultivation there 100 apple trees all bearing 80 prune
trees pear trees ~ story house, upstairs
and kitchen downstairs large barn. SOxSO
feet, implement building, 2Ox6O feet granary milk
12x16 The following stock and implements goes with the
place: II mich 10 yearlng heers calves Jersey
bull brood hives bees, brood mare sep
and dairy implements good double metal horse
rake Scotch harrow cultvaor pow all the small tools
the place All the above will be sold for $780, with
thousand dollars down. 81 800 two per bal
OPTIONAL For further particulars apply F. E. Jones
Co., ia South G street.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
Ladies Only Read This.

II you want to make money, and Will
canvass the women Of your locality. send
90 cents to ne for complete samples Of
Ramona Belt Pin and Girdle Extende''
Pstenteed-Guarant - great seller
money positively refunded it not salts
factory. Exclusive territory. WRITE
today. Ramona Novelty Agency. DOB
Mohawk Bldg. Portland, Ore. 3S-3t
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

II the tariff lie the mother OF the trusts.
who ehall complain? IL it not worth all
it costs to have at least one mother
whose chilA ren cherish her fondly after
she has outlived her usefulness?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

Senator Patterson, of Colorado, has
been fined 81 600 for constructive con.
tempt" to the supreme court. Doubtless
the senator thinks that is bargain
counter price to pay for the immense
amount of contempt he has accumulated.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

The naive declaration of the Ameri-
can minister that "investor RS in Morocco
make from 80 to 40 and sometimes 100
per cent" is followed by the illuminating
assertion that "the Standard Oil com.
pany has an exclusive market there"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

Fairbanks still holds the Indiana Or
gan cation against Beveridge. "1ce''
evidentally cuts more Of a figure than
<stalk" in Indiana.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

Arizona seems to prefer to be governed
by Washington authorities, than to have
New Mexico do that stunt. Do you
blame her?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

Removing the duty on hides would in.
flict no hardship on American cattlemen
who are unable to supply the demand /;
it would benefit great industry.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

Speaker Cannon says he sees no rea'
son tor changing his views on the tar'n'
II Uncle Joe will be patient Tor few
months he will find himself the recipient
of fine new pair Of spectacles from the
v,oopIo
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

A correspondent asks us there any
thing in palmistry?" Well, there is a
pretty fair living in it for the palmists.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05
STATE LAND MATTERS.
ADVERTISEMENTS of Section I6.l6-6,
and Sales Advertised.

The board OF state land commissioners
has appraised state land in Chehalis
county, comprising six forties in section
16.lS,6, three miles from Ellma, at the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-02-05

Fine Job Printing at moderate price,
Herald Printery.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-29

Breakfast at o'clock finds everybody with a
bowling appetite. School for 'non-coms" is fol-
lowed by guard mount at 9:O5. At 10 o'clock
comes an hours regimental drill. After this
there is target practice, dinner and a chance for
ocean bathing until the blank cartridge regi-
mental drill at p. N. Then comes dress parade.
supper, an evening of varied activity in and out
Of camp, and taps at 1870 p. m. The programme
is varied daily as to regimental battalion and
company drill, but the pop of the target rifle is
incessant, and Thursday is sacredIy set apart
as Governors Day, when the commander in
chief reviews all the khaki and chiffon and the
politicians of the state come down ito show
they have an interest in the boys On that day
politics, Irritation and militarisn bloom like
tropic flowers, but on one stem.
Forced marches an e~phemsm for nine to
fourteen mile jaunts at the rate of three miles
an hour, give the soldiers views of such nearby
villages as Como. AIlaire and New Bedford It
is thought best not to take them to pOpulous
centres, where the risks and temptations would
New-York tribune., 1906-07-29

he refers you 70 the proper source Of tnforma-
ton This rule Of the game really entails no
hardship, because the headquarters are all
punched together. and every call results in
cigar or the mystic challenge, Say when"
Something is happening all the time at Sea
Girt The unearthly music Of first call reveflle
sounds at $40 a m, and if this does not rouse
those who have been attending birthday parties
at ManasQuan and dances at Deal Beach there
is the cheering roar of cannon on the parade
ground. Assembly under arms at $50 a. m. is
followed by sick CALL when the surgeons visit
fully look for patients; then by fatigue call and
drill at a. m. The officers who can get away
HE to the beach for an early dip and such sky
larkings in bathing suits as scandalize the fishes
Whether considered in their military capacity
as generals and colonies or in their civil roles
Of business men, lawyers and politicians, their
frolics "am suttinly contemporaHeous,' Sam.
the cock, remarked. To smash in bathhouse
door and duck a superior officer is the mildest
gayety practised-
New-York tribune., 1906-07-29

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