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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11
The Price of Silence,

A well known business man In a
town not far from Cincinnati discover
ed one morning on entering his office
that his safe was out of order. He i'm
mediately telegraphed to Philadelphia
for an expert.
When the latter arrived he found
that the safe, an old fashioned affair
locked with key, could not be opened.
After hasty examination the expert
taking a piece Of wire,y dug out from
the key a mass of dust and lint BE
then opened the safe in the twinkling
of an eye. The business man wore a
sickly smile as he asked meekly:
"How muchT
"Twenty dollars"
'Do any Of your firms patrons here
know Of your visit?'
"Not soul but yourself"
"Then." added the business man,
here's $40. I'll take 1t to be a great
favor II you'll hustle out by the first
train. II any one in this town knew
that paid man $40 to dig dirt out Of
key for me I'd never do another dol.
lars worth of business In the whole
stats."-New York Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP IDEA GROWING

Consul William Henry Bishop Of
Palmero, In the following report
shows the development of the mu-
nlcipal ownership of public utilities
In Sicily's capital:
The past year has been marked by
q considerable increase in the move
ment toward municipal ownership.
The acquisition Of the existing gas
plant was voted, under a referendum,
In April, 1905. there being 1888 votes
In favor. against 112 opposed. out Of
q total electorate of 1891. The
management was assumed by the
city on November 1, the sum paid
being 4,750,000 lire ($91G,750).
The working force in the service
Of the private company was retained.
and one of the first measures taken
was to reduce the hours of labor OF
an important part of this force from
~ to eight per day, thus creating in
that respect u higher scale of ex-
pense. No lowering of the price OF
gas is expected at present. Indeed,
much protest has already been made
by consumers on that account, and
also on account of the alleged poor
quality, together with a lack of suf-
ficient pressure to deliver 1t properly
to the more distant parts of the
towns, while the endeavor to get such
pressure increases the bills OF those
living near the distributing point.
The mayor Issued an explanation
stating that a large addition to the
system Of piping is needed, and ask
ed the public to have patience till
the various difficulties of the new en-
terprise can he overcome. The COM
mittee OF management, offended BY
the severe criticism to which they
were subjected, resigned. Following
upon this the municipal council re-
aligned in 4 body and the mayor with
them, but It is hoped that these res
ignations will be withdrawn.
The Charge for Gas.
The price of gas remains at 2.
centimes per cubic meter, equivalen
to about s1.36 per 1000 feet. Thi
includes a tax of 4 centimes the Gu
bic meter imposed by the nauona
and city governments, one-half each
SdS tol SOOhiib anu pui
poses is a trifle less, but as It is ne
cessary to rent a separate meter 10
It, the difference, where consumption
is moderate. is scarcely worth men
tioning.
The municipslization of bread wa
adopted by referendum In December
1905, there being 1894 votes for an,
10Se against 1t. The sum of 2,200,
900 lire H424,600) has been appro
priated for large FIGURING mill AM
corresponding bakery and also work
for making macaroni. Tho plans o
the building are prepared. and bid
have been invited for the requisit
machinery. have had considerabl
correspondence with an America
firm In that line about entering tn
competition.
The Cost Of Living.
Municipalization is furthered b
the very high cost of living, of whic
there is at present great complaint
The leading newspaper has latel
been making an inquiry or the sub
ject. inviting the opinions of II
readers as to the causes and a rem
edy. No effective remedy has bee
proposed. The situation bears hard
est OH people of moderate means.
is claimed that Palermo and the othe
chief towns of Sicily are becomin
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

Az Vancouver, B. c., Gus Oman. q
recent arrival from Silver City, idaho,
committed suicide by taking carbolic
acid. He was evidently demented. He
left behind two notes calling on his
brothers to punish his enemies in Sill
YER City.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

The safe. certain. reliable little
pills that DO not grippe or sicken are
Dade's Little Liver Pills. Best for
sick headaches, biliousness and lazy
livers. Sold by A. c. Koeppen q
Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

Thirty days treatment for kidney,
bladder trouble and rheumatism for
$1.00. Your money refunded II not
satisfactory. Pineules contain no al
"nhol. Do not derange the stomach.
Ensv 70 take. Sold by A. c. Keep
non = Eros
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

Three lives were lost by the burn
ing Of the Pepper building in Kansas
City. Twenty were hurt by jumping
or otherwise. The building was oc-
cupied by mail order branch of
Montgomery. Ward & Co., and several
other firms. =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

Tomaso Fabri, Greek laborer. de-
liberately suicided in the presence of a
dozen friends at Hood River, while
crossing a wagon bridge, by reaching
out and selling an electric light wire
against the protests of the compan-
ions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

While tearing down an old brick
building at Cumberland, Md, a wall
fell upon and killed Samuel Lewis and
Reginald Cowherd.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

quite impossible as a residence for
such people. 1t is called a most
grave economic crisis.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11
BIacksmiths Combine in Gram

The blacksmiths of Canyon, John
Day and Prairie City met the first of
the week to form union for the
protection of their interests, and
adopted a scale of prices. The meet
ing was informal, and resulted chief
ly In the plan, and appointed anoth-
er date of meeting sometime this
week in Canyon. At the coming
meeting an organization will be made
permanent and officers elected. The
results Of the meeting in so far as
they concern the public will be an
nounced. Those represented Henry
Beckens and Huffman & Kiser,
Prairie City, Chas. Gunther and
Tommy Mason of John Dav and
Robt Hines and VIM. Worth of Can
yon.-John Day News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-05-11

The salve that acts like a poultice
ts Pine Salve Carbolized. No other
salve go good for cuts. burns, boils
and chapped skin. Ask about Il.
Frice 25cts. Sold by A. c. Koeppen
& Bros.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04

many a day was the entertainment
given by Rudolph ~Steensland to a
number Of friends on Sunday even
ing. Rudolph has brought over from
Norway a fine collection of souvenirs
and an endless variety of postal views
illustrating places he visited. He
gave his guests a good idea of the
grand mountain scenery but said
nothing of gammelost or rosycheeked
maidens. After supper and a hand at
cards the young ladies entertained
with music and all rejoiced that our
brilliant Highland brother is back
once more.
The Misses Carrie Brynjulson,
Bertha Reierson and Clara Amund-
son were Corn Palace visitors.
1t was the intention of the picnicers
last Friday that a vote of thanks
should be given Editor Linn and fam
lily for the grand entertainment ar.
ranged for the correspondents. The
formal word was o given. however,
for the scribes mingled with the
crowd at the fair grounds and could
not be collected but several expressed
the desire to thus show their appreci-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04

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Mrs. cambridge has returned from
her visit with the folks at home liz
Wisconsin.
Olsen & Jensen are threshing for
August Swanson.
Miss Mary Sandb.rg visited with
Mrs. James Bankson a few days be-
fore going to Salem, S. d. where she
will attend school this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bodie were Canton
visitors Saturday.
Miss Blanche Isakson and school
enjoyed a visit from Miss Isakson's
aunt and uncle from DEBORAH, Iowa,
one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Potter accompanied
Mr.. Potter's brother and sister to
Sioux Falls Tuesday to take in the
Carninal.
Joe Juel is having his well made
deeper. The weather is so dry that
shallow wells give out.
Mrs. Husman has been sick with a
very lame back but is improving
slowly under the care of DR.. Wendt.
Willie Mitchell spent a whole week
visiting friends near Mitchell and
taking In the Corn Palace.
Merrill Potter is again in his place
at school after being confined to his
room a week with blood poison caused
from a bad wound on the knee.
1t is reported that Juel Rowe of
Running Water, is making prepare
tions to move onto his farm n mile
east of Dayton Hall. We will all be
glad to welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe
back to our neighborhood again.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04

a sister of Louis Oberman who lives
on the Cloud farm north of Canton.
The Leader correspondents were
delightfully."- entertained at dinner at
the home Of Editor and Mrs. Linn
last Friday. After a fine dinner to
which all did ample justice, Mr.. Linn
took the entire party to the fair
where they all enjoyed the races and
the fine exhibits. All those who
were present had a royal good time
and all feel grateful to Mr.. and Mrs.
Linn and Miss Jean Linn for their
kindness and hospitality. Our River
side Brother furnished flowers for the
entire party at the Leader picnic
Friday. Thanks, Mr.. Riversider.
The Leader correspondents who
missed the picnic Friday will have
something to regret, particularly the
brother who was too bashful to ap'
pear.
Frank Yeager of Bellevue, Iowa,
is in this neighborhood buying horses.
He expects to buy a carload to ship
east,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04

alton of what had been done for
them. We voice the sentiment of all.
Mr.. Editor, when we say: a thousand
thanks for the picnic and may your
self and family be abundantly reward
ed for your generosity.
Christine and Alpha Brynjulson at
tended the Queen City carnival We'd
nesday. Our girls are entitled to the
best amusement the state affords.
Miss Cora Hotter enjoyed a pleas
ant call from Carrie BrynjulSon and
Bertha Reierson Tuesday.
Bernhard Thorland finished his
work at Ovre's Monday and expects
to pitch bundles for awhile.
Lost-On the night of the LEADEB
picnic-one dark haired young school
ma'am about twenty one and of a
gentle disposition. Was last seen in
company with a Colorado Highlander
who may have carried her off. Any
clue leading to her recovery will be
literally rewarded by the director Of
District No. 20.
Two threshing outfits are expected
in the neighborhood this week and if
we don't appear next week, you will
hear from uS-by the whistle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04
skartyedt,s short Horns.

Among the splendid exhibits at the
county fair, none commanded closer
inspection than the cattle and all
were short horns. Cattle, swine and
sheep appealed specially to the farm
er element who recognize the import
ance OF thoroughbreds as high priced
sellers. The common grades are being
improved and thoroughbreds are in
creasing rapidly because Of their un-
questioned superiority In all condi-
tions demanded by the successfully
farmer.
Gudmund Skartvedt had thirteen
head Of very handsome %shorthorns on
exhibition, eight COWS and five bulls.
This selection came from his famous
Walnut Grove herd and those who
saw them know that there are no bet
ter bred or handsomer cattle in the
state. There may be some just as
good but there are none better. Mr..
~Skartvedt has taken special pride in
the selection Of slres and dams and
he paid very fancy prices for many OF
the animals that have made his herd
one OF the best In the northwest.
1t costs no more to raise a COW
worth $3.50 than it does to raise one
worth $35 and yet there are farmers
who are plodding along with the S35
class when they might just as we'll be
raising 800 or $3.50 animals.
The names OF the COWS on exhibi.
tlon indicate their breeding and line
age, as follows:
Lady Maple 5lst, Eurie of Mil
Farm, Highland Park Beauty, second
Belle, second; Betty B. sixth; Roam
Beauty, fifth; Josephine, second:
Roam Belle.
The sires from the Walnut Grove
herd are no less famous and carry
pedigrees that place them among the
best In the shorthorn list. Those on
exhibition we're:
Arabella's Baron, Thos. Lawson,
Nanna's Sovereign, Sir Thomas and
Duplex.
The LEADER has frequently urged
our farmers to improve their herds
and again calls attention to this i'm
portant matter. Every farmer who
inspected the shorthorns at the fair,
and all were good, must have pictured
In his mind the ownership OF such a
herd, because the appearance of such
animals indicates style and value.
There is just as much diffe rence be-
tween thoroughbred cows and scrubs
as there is between thoroughbred
horses and old dobbins.
MI. Skartvedt's herd OF shorthorns
numbers nearly one hundred, and he
Will be glad show them to any one or
correspond with those seeking inform
alton as to prices.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04
Grant Township
OctOher .

Z, l9oi.
MI. and Mrs. o. r. Brandhagen and
son, Willie, came out from Canton
Sunday and attended church. 1t
rained quite a little in the forenoon
but o. II. is an old timer and a little
rain don't scare him.
Quite a few around here attended
the County Fair and every body had a
good word for the Fair this year.
Henry Hanson's t%hreshing engine
took a bucking spell last week but
Henry took her by the horns and
made her give up. She is running
good and natural and at full speed
now.
Melvin Sundvold, wife and baby
drove down to Canton Saturday even-
ing to be present at a party given by
B. r. Sundvold and wife. They did
not return until Sunday afternoon.
Ed johnson is the owner of a pair
of fine Shetland ponies. They are
fine drivers and get over the road fast
for their size.
Filing Ellingson of Canton, the
engine specialist, who can doctor the
most acute case of non-runabus, was
out this way last Thursday putting
ginger into a number of sick gas con-
sumers, and showing the boys how to
do it and where to hunt for trouble.
We had been planning all the time
to attend the Leader picnic and take
in the fair but we were unavoidably
detained and could not 60. l can
imagine the fine time my brothers
and sisters had and regret very much
at not being there to see the beautiful
flowers and happy faces but had to let
it go until some more convenient
time.
Oscar Brandhagen drove a fine
bunch of ROSTERS to town Wednesday.
They were shipped the same day.
1t has been reported that there has
been quite a little chicken thieving
going on around here and farmers are
armed to the teeth and want to shoot
every chicken thief that comes. We
are informed that a certain party
living not a hundred miles away saw
something crawling around his barn
one night after dark and thinking it
was a chicken thief he blazed away
at the object. Investigation proved
that he had killed one of his own
calves.
We feel that a little rest will. do us
and the neighbors good, hence we say
adieu for the present. Still if any of
the Leader correspondents come out
our way they will find a hearty wei.
come from GRANITE.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04
The New Depot.

The Milwaukee railroad Company
will erect the new depot as originally
planned, Notwithstanding the delay
caused by the Injunction and other
possible entanglements. The COM
pany, however, feels that the threat
ened referendum on the vacation OF
Dakota street and all other matters
that might interfere with their plans
must be definitely settled before they
can carry out the original program.
The City council will vacate Dakota
street as originally proposed and the
question OF q referendum Is alone the
stumbling block In the way Of In
mediate resumption Of work. The
LEADER believes there will be no
referendum vote demanded because
the proposition would ts-buried out
of sight In defeat, and such tactics
might delay the construction OF the
depot until next spring. The obstruc-
tive tactics have already worked in
jury to the best interests OF the city
and the LEADER hopes that the COM
pany will be permitted to build the
new depot on their own ground witch
their own money as planned and as
s0On a possible.
The new depot will be a very hand.
structure and as fine as any In.
the state q far as comfort, room and
modern conveniences 60, and that's
about all that any one needs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04

Governor and Mrs. Crawford joined
Governor Cummins at Des Moines
Monday and went to Keokuk to meet
the President on Tuesday. Governor
Cummins arranged a grand reception
for the President and convinced him
that the west was about solid for a
second term. The President knows
the west and western people and he
knows they are honest and sincere
and true as steel. The great big west
with all It's pride and power and indie
pendence stands for a square deal and
q square deal champion, and while
the President sails down the big river
to Memphis he will be surrounded by
men who are genuine friends.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04
Riverside.

CCC. Z, l9OI.
A drizzling rain kept all at home
Sunday.
Lars Knudson came down to the
farm last week to cut fodder corn and
to gather seed.
Sander Brynjulson took part in the
races last week.
School opened Monday with Miss
Monson as teacher.
Albert Lorsenson sold a load of feed
ers recently at Sioux City and return
ed with a load of stockers. The pres
ent high prices of feed has frighten-
ed u stockmen out Of the feeding
business for the season.
Richard Brynjulson won first and
second moneys on his running ponies
at the fair.
Peter Johnson and daughter, Miss
Ida, were seen tearing along the road
to town last Saturday at an unusual
pace. Apply the brakes. Pete, COM
ing down the schoolhouse hill or you
may lose control of those big drivers.
Hans and Sander Brynjulson took
in the ORR palace at Mitchell.
Robert Poole and family have rent
ed the buildings on the Shore farm
and are moving in.
E. M. Royce has rented his farm and
will have a sale on the Sth inst.
One of the most pleasant social
events enjoyed by the writer for
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04

Gov. Crawford will address the
great Memphis Convention on "The
Relation of South Dakota to transpor-
tation upon the Missouri and Miss
issippi,'' and the LEADER believes
that the Governor of South Dakota
will rank even with the ablest ora
tors in that body headed by the Pre-
sideEt and twenty-three governors OF
western and southern states, besides
many other distinguished statesmen.
South Dakota will have great reason
to be proud Of heT distinguished citi-
zen when the history Of the Memphis
convention is written.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04
Canton Township.

oSU. e
Fair is over and everything was fair
but the weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Serum drove to Sioux
Falls Thursday to do some shopping
and visit friends.
Dist No. 5 had no school Friday,
teacher and pupils spent the day at
fair.
Edna Hoffman who is a freshman
this year drives to school and back
when the weather is good.
frankie Thompson arrived from
DeSmet Monday in are OF Miss
Smaltz to make a short visit.
Chris Serum shelled corn Monday
and Tuesday between showers for the
Farmers Elevator.
Gertie Monrad came up from town
Saturday and spent Sunday at home.
Harlie Arnold and Albert Annis
we're passengers on the wrecked train
Friday and got a good shaking up
UuU ilO llJuIlcS dLu iclC plcCuy soou
over it. They went on to HaWarden
and saw the foot ball game. 1t was
the first game Mr.. Annis ever saw
and his first experience in a wreck.
Miss Barber of Belmont, Wis, is
visiting Mrs. J. J. Richardson this
week.
Mrs. Annie Rookie visited at A,
Arnold's the first Of the week and
left Wednesday for her home in Ere
mont, Neb.
j. J. Richardson sold a large flock
of fat sheep to G. Skartvedt this week
and bought a number of young lambs
of the same gentleman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04
Griegs New Flag.

The Grieg Sangforening held their
regular meeting Tuesday evening and
a goodly number Of the singers were
present. for practice, and practice will
constitute an important feature of
the regular meetings the coming fall
and winter as the society will parti-
cipate In the great musical festival
at Minneapolis next year.
During the Tuesday evening pro-
gram Mr.. T.. -. Sexe interrupted the
proceedings and in a neat little speech
presented the society with a genuine
Norwegian flag 8 by u feet, made in
Christiania, with the words "Grieg
Sangforening, Canton, S. d." hand
someiy made and sewed into the flag.
When Mr.. Sexe unfurled that hand
some banner the members were de-
lighted and expressed qualification
over its possession. The splendid
large flag with its immense Latin
Cross or Cross Of Jesus and the Evan
gelists, was a gift from Mr.. and Mrs.
Sexe, who had 1t made in Christiania,
during their recent visit In Norway.
President Charles O. Knudson of
the Grieg society accepted the flag In
behalf Of the members In a speech
full Of patriotism and pride and paid
Mr.. and Mrs. Sexe a high compliment
for securing such q beautiful gift in a
country made famous by the music of
Edward Grieg.
No n had the slightest hint of
Mr.. Sexes gift when the Griegs as
sembled for their usual song practice,
and the surprise and qualification
was accordingly great. The society
owns q beautiful American flag which
Is q match in size for the one present.
ed BY MI. Sexe. When the Griegs
parade in Minneapolis next year they
will need two sturdy standard bearers,
as they are liable to carry two OF the
largest flags in the great parade.
The Griegs are getting deeply in
terested In their work and four new
members joined the society Tuesday
evening: j. o. Johnson, Knute
Brandsgaard, Ben Olsen and Joseph
Olsen.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-04

: Correspondence :
East Lincoln.

Oct. 2. 1907.
The Ladies Aid Society held a very
pleasant and profitable meeting at
the home OF Mrs. Warner Tuesday
afternoon.
Miss Jessie Flory returned Satur.
day from her visit at Mitchell.
Many Of the farmers and their fam
lilies from this neighborhood attended
the county fair and captured theil
share Of the prizes.
Mrs. ii. A. Wilkinson and daugh.
ter Leila, and Miss Lillian Hannah OF
Canton; visited with Mrs. S. S. Man
ing last Wednesday.
Mrs. z. Permission and Miss Anna
were Sioux Falls visitors Monday.
Most of the rural schools were given
a holiday Friday and teachers and
pupils awaited themselves OF the privi
lege of attending the Lincoln county
fair.
Miss Hazel Hicks spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Mrs. Arlee Millage and daughter
visited school Wednesday afternoon
Miss Mabel Johnson, formerly Of
| Highland is teaching near Hudson.
Miss Marie Wilkinson attended the
! e. L. social at Rev. Caves Friday
evening.
Well the LEADER picnic has come
and gone. All that we can say is that
1t was good to be there, and that Col.
Linn and his wife are most delight
full entertainers. All enjoyed them
| selves to the utmost.