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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-03-15
HoMEsEEKERs, EXCURSION

To the northwest, west and south
west via the Northwestern line. Elk
cursion tickets at greatly reduced
rates are on sale to the territory in
dicated above. Standard and tourist
sleeping cars. Free reclining chair
cars and 1.-THE best of everything.
For dates Of sale aud full particulars
apply to agents Chicago 8 North
western R ". w46
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-03-15

A small blaze in house owned by
Dick Griffith, on Congress street cal
led out the fire department Monday
The damage to the house
to less than SIS.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-03-15

The Minneapolis, on which David
Theleen Of this city is one Of the Off
GERS, has been named as the flag ship
of the North Atlantic Squadron.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-03-15

"a large crowd attended the Zion
services on Sunday. The feature was
the music by the Zion City orchestra.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Pau.sen have
returned to their home ia Waulegan
after short visit iii Kenosl1a.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-08-03

prses when his will read and doubt he had much quiet
amusement the pubcs interest the will and the spec
uaon upon whether not he would leave something for the
public veal
There is think that the surprise would have been
genuine had he left large for benevolent spectacular
purposes Sage in sense giddy He did not indulge
in yachts, automobiles, did he dsport himself in
bathing suit the whe sandy beach He democratic
his tastes simple and unpretenous in his living, and had
patience with the vanities and frvolities of life.
And his faithful wife, who administered to his home life
making constant of pleasure and conentmen the
chief beneficiary of his millions 1t but natural that he
should give all the wealth her who had helped much in it's
acquisition At her death perhaps the public institutions and
the benevolent societies will be dealt with literally
The legaees under the will who rumored would seek
break it, had better accept their small portions with thanks
They contributed nothing the work of getting the fortune
and they have moral claim upon it. The widow will
the millions better advantage than would these dissatisfied
relatives She has already shown charitable spirit in small
way and with fortune at her command probably she
will be inclined to for the good of others we'll for
herself.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-08-03
Editorial Page of The Evening Teller
AN

have direct cable connections all and down the South Amer
lean Hence they buy what South America has to sell
and they pay for it with their goods.
That of the products of South America eventua
United States does not matter. It comes by the WOW
of England and Hamburg and the American pays for it. with
two regts added with his products from the value of which
freight subracted and the United States full of news
papers that with that situation and say that M
United States not doing we'll in running ships and selling
goods to South America is because there other enter
prises at home which pay them better.
1t would much if the business only for fa
present few succeeding years. but really that country
the to which country ought to look not only for trade
but for homes for her surplus educated peoples yes educated
and uneducated people.
One half of the immigration that to from Eur
ought be South America and would naturally drift
that way if had foothod that continent where men
could obtain employment.
About 1000 miles of railroad there belonging Americans
built through the right countries would nearly North Amer
icanize South Africa.
We have hope of getting strong foohold for people
in that country in any other way.
We buy their sugar. buy their rubber buy their
woods and many other things that absorb them; buy
them in England and in Germany and pay all the reighs
But Harpers Weekly thinks the real mission of Secretary
Root is to try establish closer relation with the South
American states.
That since the war with Mexico people of all Spanish
America have had suspicious that have sinister designs
upon them
One mission of Secretary Root will be to take this suspicion
away another is reconcile President Roosevets idea
the Monroe doctrine to their idea because the presidents idea
is that while the Monroe doctrine will hold intact from foreign
aggressions the soil of the weaker republics of this continent
at the time it will not interfere in the business between
the citizens those states the states themselves and Euro
pean citizens and That foreign governments
ought to have right to collect their debts arising out of
tracts and further that indemnity may be exacted by force
from Latin American commonwealth from injury insults
to foreigners from INJURIES inflicted the prop
erty of the citizen.
That is manifesty the straight doctrine and the people
South America and the ought to understand
is thing to country from deliberate conquest
another thing to guarantee to robbers and muderer
from punishment
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-08-03

FRIDAY AUGUST g. 1906
PEOPLE WILL COMMEND THE PLATFORM
The platform adopted by the republicans in the state
venon is that will commend itself to the voters of the
state The Endorsement of Governor Goodng clear cut and
strong His administration been vigorous and he has met
the issues that to him with ability and frmness The
platform declares for the enforcement of laws and the main
nance of order and pledges the party to sustain these vital
principles This plank in the platform is especially commend
able state sustain both the principle
and the candidate.
In the light of present tariff agitation it is commendabe to
know that Idaho republicans have not been carried off their
feet but stand quare the principles protection
not being ured away by false doctrines attack either d.
recy indirectly this great principle The republican party
in Idaho will stand and urge that when changes made
that they be made the suggestion of of the
principle but by its friends.
The ratification meeting held at Boise yesterday in accord
with the sentiment that pervades the whole general
feeling that the convention acted wisely and that the
nominated will receive the enthusiastic support the party
throughout the state There has been sharp fight
ing the convention nomination but it was fight rather on
principles than personalities the principle
carried and the precedent established DISPOSE
ton the part Of republicans carry the further
The ticket nominated will the united support of
party and the action of the convention will ratified by the
voters of the party at the polls this fall.
The Lewiston country is the land of opportunity Citizens
here closely allied with its development apt overlook
advantages because they have not the proper perspective
Strangers who into the country have advantage
having comparative view that is denied those the midst
Of the conflict is gratifying then hear those who
from the outside investigate the Lewiston country
express the opinion that country the northwest offers
superior advantages promises better development than the
Lewiston country.
1t is gratifying that the republican platform makes
emphatic declaration in of the enactment of p
mary election law There many abuses in the past
and strong incentive such enactment the added re-
sponsbty of the selection of senator by the
method If true reform aimed the choice of the
people is desired there must be radical change the pr
mary election laws.
declaration favor enactment of an eghthour law
and pledge support employees liability law places the
party strongly in line for support these that are
of vital interest to the welfare of labor plank on eouca
ton and educational institutions one that can be heartily
commended The platform whole and concise and
will receive the hearty endorsement of the people,
THE SAGE MILLIONS
The will of Russell Sage multi millionaire bequeaths to his
wife the entire estate valued at 80 million dollars with the
exception Of $4,000 each of nephews and nieces
on rkod That h.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-08-03
THINK 1T OVER


The Russian revolution thrive best in dog days.
1t bit hard for the all around to get in
square deal.
It that changes his mind when light breaks in
from another point of view
The whose wife is a vacation has begun to realize
that his will soon be ended.
The band that meets the Lewiston delegation it's return
will probably play, 'See the conquering hero comes'
Lewiston is the political map having received both
the honor of naming chairman and candidate the ticket
Curous enough the who takes something for eye
opener uses the same dose later on 'nght cap''
The thing you have often noticed is that the who od
The spelling reformers have issued list
In which they declare that "ksses' should be tkist'
But lovers whatever the nufangld twist
Know the oldfashioned pleasure will be mist"
SECRETARY ROOT AND SOUTH AMERICA
Goodwn's Weekly
Harper's Weekly discusses Secretary Roots journey and
mission to South America
1t thinks it is idle for the United States try Great
Britain France and Germany from their positions in
South America.
that all the money those countries have for
they have obtained from Europe and close rea
tons have gown up And then that there preference
towards Europe on the part of those people.
Well business is not rule obtained by courteses
ness by certain nvoabe rules and the merchant
who expects to sell goods accepts absolutely necessary
things One is to have the goods the spot another
be able to order goods and receive them when wanted another
to have employees acquainted with the customers able
speak their language able to supply their wants. These
things that the United States has had in Spanish Amer
but England France and Germany have all of them They
have the goods they have the Ships they have the merchants
acquainted with the of the country and they
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-08-03

THE SAGE MILLIONS
The will of Russell Sage multi millionaire beuueahs to his
wife the entire estate valued 80 million dollars with the
exception of $4,000 to each of his nephews neces
Sage frequently remarked that there would be some sur
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
COL. MANNs HEARING.
Editor OF aTown Topics Is Charged
With Perjury,

New York, Feb. William Daniels,
secretary and treasurer OF the Town Top.
ics Publishing company, was again yes
terday 4 witness ii the hearing Of Col.
William d. Mann, editor Of Town Topics,
on charge OF perjury.
After stating that u free list. WAS
among the papers OF the Town Topics
company, but that it was not IN his
charge, Mr.. Daniels was excused SO that
he might bring to court minute book
Of The company, which he said that he
kept.
Moses Ellis Wooster, who was solici-
tor for eFads and Fancies,1 was the
next witness. He testified that he Saw
Col Mann write the characters 20. X.
and Nv. d. M on letter written by
Count Reginald Ward
Mr. Wooster said that he is being
paid si0o week BY Osborne & Hess
counsel for Robert y Collier, thu com.
pIainant in this case This statement
was made in reply TO questions asked BY
counsel for Col. Mann,
The witness was questioned about q
mining deal with Count Reginald Ward
concerning which Mr.. Wooster said h,
and the count had several conferences.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07

community, especially The parents Of
that community, to the violation Of its
Laws, Is one Of tho worst symptoms. A
family that allows its children entire
freedom 10 spend their evenings as they
please and choose such companions as
they prefer, ii doing what it can III
che1pen all sense Of obligation and to
weaken the foundations Of the family,
tie school and the state. What
shall We say Of boys and girls
thrown together, al they are, On our
streets, drifting ainlessly back and
forth, when they ought 70 BE- At home
with their parents 81 guardians This
street walking evil at night has been the
undoing Of many families and persons
in this community, while It goes far
to make our young people dangerous
and discrderly The street and hall.
ways Of public buildings may teach q
boy sharpness, cunning and indirection
as a means Of getting a living. But
orr American type Of smartncss savors
too much Of slang and dishonesty al
ready"
The truth Of what Dr. Phillips says
must appeal with force to every parent
who takes times to think Of the stu.
alton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
rs A STRONG CANDIDATE.

Two years ago The Times had ocea-
sion TO commend TO the voters Of Orange
county Editor Luther B. johnson Of the
Randolph Herald and News as a candi-
date for the position Of senator from
his section Of the county. AT that time
strong sentiment developed for him,
but Mr.. johnson decided that lie would
not enter the field. Now, however, there
comes necessity for choosing senators
again and MIR, Johnson has definitely
decided that be win allow his name to
90 before the voters Of Orange county,
and ha has already announced his caeai-
daey. What The Times said two years
ago viii apply with equal and perhaps
stronger force at tho present time, that
Orange county could not choose man
more in touch with the affairs Of his
county and the state OF Vermont than
Nh. johnson. He has been a close stu
dent 0f local and state issues for a
coed many years and to the knowledge
thus gained mus b. added the familiar
ity with them which he secured as an
official reporter in the lower branch Of
the Vermont legislature. Editor johnson
viii be Handicapped in politics some
what by the fact that modesty may pre-.
vent him from pushing his candidacy
through the medium Of bis own paper
one of the few journals in his county
but he win not lack for support among
biz fsllow.newspaper men in the state
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
RESPONSIBILITY OF BARRE
PARENTS.

1t is obvious that some parents in
this city are not doing their duty by
their children. Else why the recent
suggestion Of the necessity Of curfew
law II the parents were doing their
full duty by their offspring, in keeping
them from the streets az unreasonable
hosws, where would be the need for the
city to take paternal attitude and col.
loct these children in their respective
homes at certain timer There would
be no need. But because Of the failure
some persons thought that the city might
take tb. plate of the parents, might
round up the stragglers, might conduct
them to their homes and then might
possibly see that they were Struggled in
bed. The unwisdom Of the plan has
dawned upon other communities as it
dawned upon Barre apparently, the feel
ing that The taking of the responsibility
from the parents is wrong. Rather, the
responsibility Of the parents should be
sent home to them with particular
force.
IN q strong sermon on youthful
Morals and Public Safety" the Rev. DR..
George w. Phillips, pastor Of the Con-
crerationai church in Rutland, declared
on Sunday last "Tht Indifferent Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS WOMAN.
Mystery About It--She Had on Six Suits
of Underwear.

Buffalo, n. ", Feb. Two farm
hands yesterday found q woman uncon-
scious iii cove on the Niagara river
near I4aSalle. She was most extensively
dressed, wearing among other things six
suits Of the finest silk underwear. Doe
tors say she was not exhausted BY cold,
but BY hunger. The police Of Tona-
wanda and Niagara Falls are trying to
find out whence She came Their theory
Is that she came here from New York
with assistance on knowledge of frfends.
She had but IL cents ON her person,
but had many advertisements Of New
York dealers in old gold and silver.
They dcduce from these circumstances
that she had sold her ornaments to
raise money for the trip. She IL de-
iirious ID 4 hospital, having been re-
vivcd with difficulty. Her name has
not been ascertained.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
TERRIBLE CRIME
DISCOVERED BY HUSBAND
Mrs Annie /. Dixon Of Roxbury, Mass,
Killed Four Children and Then
Committed Suicide.

Boston, Feb. IA woman and four
children were found dead in bed at their
home III Dennis street, Roxbury district,
lice indicated that the woman, Mrs.
last night. An investigation by the pc
Annie L. Dixon, had killed The children
and herself by opening three gas tets.
The dead:
Mrs. Annie r. Dixon.
Annie Dixon, Eve years.
George Dixon, sla years.
Mildred Dixon, 2 years.
Marion Dixon, year.
The tragedy was discovered BY the
wonans husband, Arthur b Dixon,
when he returned home from work last
evening Dixon found the doors secure
" locked and forced his way in. The
bodies Of his wife and children were IN
Il bedroom. The sight overcome him
and for some time be was unable To com
pose himself Finally he went TO a
drug store and had the clerk telephone
the police.
Medical Examiner Macdonald decided
that Nh. Dixon had killed the children
and herself
Dixon told the police that no left home
at six o'clock yesterday morning TO 40
10 his work il boot backing factory.
All that time his wife was up, the chill
dren we're ali awake and he did not mo-
tiee anything unusual.
The police learned that during the
forenoon Mrs, Dixon went to a nearby
store and asked that q quarter Of dol
lar BE- given her for two dimes and 4
nickel, THE stprelSeeper understood her
fo say she wanted to deposit the quar-
ter in 4 gas meter. II Is supposed that
the woman, after returning home mn
dressed the children and put them in
bed. The bedroom was small one, but
there were three gas jets In IL. The
cas- was evidently turned on for several
hours before the amount called for BY
the deposit of the coin was exhausted.
Dixon is 81 years old and his wife was
"a. They had been married for about
In years. OF late Mr.. Dixon had not
< been in good health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
pRUeGIsT TRusr IN vERMoNr.
Reported That New York Concern Win
Invade State.

Rutland, Feb. LA Burlington bust
ness man was here Monday obtaining
prices from several druggists on various
stores in this city He talked as If the
errand was d personal one 1t Is now
understood, however, AS the result Of a
telegraphic message from New York, he
was probably representing the United
Chemists company, recently formed,
with a capital Of sioDo0,O00 to buy
and consolidate retail drug stores and
control the drug trade IN desirable loca-
tions. It il understood that they will
enter the field Ia Burlington, Rutland,
Montpelier and Bellows Falls This
trust was formed BY Geo. j. Wheelen,
who successfully promoted the United
Cigar Stores company for the tobacco
trusts. The Burlington man called on
McClallen & Farmer Trudell's phar
macy and several other and, in each
instance, was given their lowest selling
price, it is stated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
L. B. JOHNSON IN THE FIELD.
Editor Randolph Paper Candidate for
Senator from Orange County.

Randolph, Feb. 7.--L. u. Johnson, edi-
tor Of The Herald and News, has sent
4 number OF letters to business men in
Orange county, announcing that he il
d candidate for senator from this sec-
ton OF the county. The other candi-
dates from this side Of the hill are, Dana
ILL., Morse, Of Randolph, and George WI
Flagg. OF Braintree. The contest ha.
started in very briskly and promises tc
be hot fight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
FIGHT OVER WATER.
Village Of Brattleboro May Compete
With Crowell.

Brattlcboro, Feb. 1.-THE village wa
ter board, through its chairman, James
+. Hooker, has sent notification to
George 4. Crowell, owncl Of the system
now in use in the village, 70 the effect
that the board had decided not to ac.
cept any OF the three propositions made
By him to sell the system to the vii.
laee, but that Il might make him pro-
position. 1t also notified Mr.. Crowell
that ii he continued the work Of carry
ing ont his project to bring the waters
Of Sunsea brook and Pleasant Valley
brook into the present system, which
work is now well under way, he would
do 80 at his own risk, implying thereby
that an independent and competing sys-
tenn might be established.
Each proposition made BY Mr.. Crowell
amounts TO about s345,0o0 Mr.. Crow
eli viii continue the work for which he
already has made contracts. The gen
eral opinion ii that If the village does
not buy the Crowell system and starts
TO put in another system the village
will become involved in long litigation
as Mr.. Crowell possesses certain equit-
able rights which he is bound TO defend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
JINGLES AND JESIS.
Promptness.

The man who always does 4 thing
Right on the very minute
Wall never get blown up because
OF failure to begin it.
While he who idly puts it off
Till he gets good and ready
May get blast quite well designed
70 make him feel unsteady.
So when you have d thing 70 do,
Go right to work and do it.
If you Just put ii of, the chance
Is good that you win rue IL.
But ii you do il right away,
And then tell your employer
Why, he wiii turn right round and fin'
Some other duty for yerl
Somerville Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
An Unhappy Medium.

eTherel7 said Mrs. Lushman, = just
saw Mr.. Triple staggering into his house
with his head cut and his clothes COW
cred with mud. That's the result of
too much liquor"
no. my dear, replied Lilsflman; it's
the result III not enough liquor n he'd
had more they'd have had to send him
home safely in d cab. Philadelphia
Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
MADE Al CONFESSION
Buffalo ldan confesseS to Crime in Mar.
ion, Ohio.

9Iarisn, Ohio, Feb, flames B. Hull
of Buffalo walked into police headquar-
ters here yesterday and confessed that
be stole bag Of United States mail al
Kentou, O. 1Ie said he surrendered be-
cause the act weighed heavily on his
mind and he was afraid some innocent
person would BIZ suspected. The mail
bag which was thrown Of AN Erie fast
train, contained checks md drafts aggre-
eating $4,000 or more, but there we're
only 80 cents in coin. This he kept
and the checks be carried 10 Indianap-
oils, where be destroyed them. Hull
says he Is steel worker and was out
81 employment when be stole the bag.
lie is 90 years old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
Rsrda % a Feather.

The old chapel at Faversham Eng.
land, was at one time ia charge Of
Rev. Fl. Rock sparrow and Cuckoo
were the names Of two Of the deacons.
Mrs. Martin was chapel keeper Mr..
Lark, Miss Grow and Miss Nightingale
We're in the congregation, The chapel
itself was situated in Partridge lane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
wHIrNEYs NICE GIFT.
Wipes Out s1,7oo Debt for Burlington
Base Bal Association.

Burlington, Feb. TAT The annual
meeting Of the Burlington base ball as-
sociation q vote Of thanks was extend
ed to former manager George Il. Whit.
ney after IL was announced that he had
Cancelled debt Of 81 700 which the as.
ISOLATION Ind owed him for two years
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
MrDDLEBuRY woMAws DEATH.
Mrs. John Higgins Known Widely ii
New England.

bfiddlcbury, Feb. 7.--NIrs. John Hig-
gins, aged so years, the wife Of the
proprietor of the Addison house in this
place, died Yesterday from shock Of
paralysis suffered several weeks ago.
Mrs. Higgins was known TO every com.
mercial traveller ia New England
through her connection with the Addison
house and her death will come as per-
sonal loss to the hundreds who knew
her.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
Giaut Turtles.

AT the zoo Of Hamburg the young
children ride races upon giant turtles.
The boys and girls who ride the slug
glsh monsters dangle lunches Of green
food at the end Of stick in front Of
the creatures to induce them TO move
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-07
Ar Unusual Event.

Eyes, sent my uncle telegram on
Wednesday to say / was coming. /
wonder ii he received IL,
Il reckon he didn't, cos | seen him
this mornin an BE didn't brag about no
telegram. Brooklyn Life,