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Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
PERKINS FOR SENATOR.

The of United States senator George c. Perkins will
legislature next January elect his The
senator and assembymen to be elected this fall will have
naming the United States senator and this fact
mparts much significance the selection of candidates for
legislative honors, particularly the republican side it
would be wild flight of imagination think that the demo-
have the ghost of show elect federal in
California in the existing condition of politics in this state
George c. Perkins has represented California in the
of the United States since 1864 longer time believe
than other has filled that high office in the history
of this He first elected fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Leland Stanford in 1896 He reelected in
1897, and again in 1oo3 both instances without opposition
in his party. Every republican member his
for him the first ballot and in the latter year his election
made unanimous motion of democratic member
This to show the appreciation of the people generally
in the in which he has looked after their interests
Washington In his long not the slightest scandal
has attached to his California has had
able Woodworking influential at Washington
than the present senior He at home in the midst
of Legislative duties the national capital He is
reelection. We believe the of the republican
voters in favor of keeping him where he is.
few self-seeking politicians very anxious for
change They cannot bring solid therefor but
would suit them individuals better have the senatorial
toga fall upon else. Probably some of the dis
reaching distance of themselves if Perkins in the
We believe republicans do better than by reflect
senator Perkins No one commands the confidence of all
classes such extent he. Let we'll enough alone"
is very apt motto to adhere to at this juncture.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24

The pack mule Is quite as much an
Institution as the team mule and Is
absolutely indispensable in the noun
tains. Mule packing is a fine art, and
with a we'll trained animal and q skill
full packer you can safely transport
anything from a plano to a bag Of oats.
When the packer has finished his job
in an artistic manner, the animal may
buck or back, kick or rear or roll, but
he cannot rid himself of his burden,
and he finally gives it up in despair.
After two or three experiences he Will
submit to his destiny and fall into line
with the rest of the train every morn
ing to receive his load from the pack
er. A we'll trained pack mule is at
ways proud of his load, and IL by any
means It gets loose he will step quietly
out of line and wait until the pack
master comes along to tighten It,
The most serious objection to the
mule, which you sometimes find In hu-
man beings also, is the deluslon that
he can sing. One who has never heard
a mule solo cannot appreciate the ex-
tent of his mistake; but, like every
thing else about q mule his song Is
strictly original. 1t belongs to no other
animal. No one can describe and no
one can initiate it.-New York Mail.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
Mixed Picklea.

Bishop Knox once explained that
"Mr. McKenna's sword was an over
loaded pistol which, being hung up in
Il tight corner lest it should burst, pre-
tended to be dead until 1t got up and
trotted home on the friendly back Of
the bishop Of st. Asaph." But 1t is in
political debate, especially in the house
of commons, that the mixed metaphor
flourishes most luxuriantly. 1.-THE flood
gates of irreligion and intemperance
are stalking arm in arm throughout
the land" "This bill effects such a
change that the last leap in the dark
was a mere flea bite" "That is the
marrow Of the educational act, and it
will not be taken out by DIR. Clifford or
anybody else. 1t is founded on gran
lite foundation and speaks in voice
not to be drowned in sectarian clam
or" "The question of moisture in to-
bacco is a thorny subject and has long
been bone Of contention" -Manches-
ter Guardian.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24

A queer practice which is general
throughout all the tribes of Australia
is the rubbing of the skin. When the
children are still young long cuts are
made across the chest. down the up
per arm and leg and even across the
back and ribs. While the wound is
quite fresh the cut is opened and a
mixture of mud is grated In. the
skin being pulled as far as possible
over it. The skin eventually grows
completely round the mud filling and
forms ridges varying in length and size
from an ordinary lead pencil to the
thickness Of n mans little finger and
extending from armpit to armpit. L
am informed that while the healing
process is going or the pain is ex-
quisite, but the result seems to satisfy
all parties concerned.-London Stand
ard.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24

We publish in this issue the San Francisco seawa and
India basin acts which be submitted the
the forthcoming election The two provide for the
issuance of three million doarswo million dollars for
piers wharves etc., and million for the purchase of
India basin for wharfage purposes These Improvements
absolutely necessary for the harbor of San Francisco
made by the steadily increasing demand for accommoda
ton along the San Francisco 'front.' The bonds will
entail expense upon the general taxpayers the
money necessary for the payment of principal and interest
be raised by the collection of dockage and other dues by
the harbor commissioners. We why these
bonds should not command the general approval of the
voters.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
Tho Brave Butterfly.

Here is an unorthodox story of King
Solomon: One day a butterfly sat on
the kings temple and boosted to his
wife. "If chose could lift my wing
and SILVER this building to the ground"
he staggered. Solomon, overhearing,
sent for the boaster. "How dare you?"
he Numbered. The butterfly groveled.
IT did it to impress my wife," he
pleaded The great monarch was in
stantly appeased and let him go.
what did Solomon say to you| gasp
ed a quivering wife five minutes later.
"Oh, he begged me not to do it," said
the butterfly airily. And Solomon,
again overhearing. smiled.-Chicago
News
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
Tulip Soup.

what makes this vegetable soup
taste so different?" asked the young
husband of the pretty bride.
"Only the leeks you sent home" re-
piled the bride. you remember you
said you were going to order leeks."
II didn't order any leeks," growled
the husband, but he finished his bowl
of soup rather than disappoint her.
That afternoon he stopped at the
grocery store.
"How did you come to send leeks up
to my house this morning?" he de-
manded. II didn't order them"
"Great Scott! Did you eat them?'
exclaimed the grocer.
"Sure, we ate them"
"Oh, for lands sake. They were
Mrs. Jackson's tulip bulbs. She left
them on the counter and they got into
your basket by mistake."-Detroit Free
Press.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
WifeIy Curiosity.

"Henry. dear. | tried on a suit of
your clothes the other day. and it fitted
me to perfection"
"May | ask your object in taking
such liberty with my garmentsT'
"Why. Belle Greene said she heard
Tommy Toliver say that you wasn't
much bigger than shrimp, and l was
just wondering how big shrimp is."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
Terribly Scalded

is something we hear or read about
every day of our lives. Burns and
scalds either slight or serious are
bound to happen in your family, be
prepared by having bottle OF Bal
lard's SNOW Liniment handy. 1t re-
lieVes the pain instantly aud quickly
heals the burn. Sold by Ruhser's
City Pharmacy.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24

Caudaues, the Greek held in durance in San Francisco
suspicion of being concerned in the dynamng of the
Gallagher houses in Oakland is evidently weaklng in the
Confession role. He be able to come through
with any kind of yarn to suit Possibly he may know
something about the dynamite crimes but the money reward
and the very much dscredted immunity business play
ing altogether prominent part in the calculations of the
star witness to command any confidence.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
Alike In One Way.

"He's quite wealthy and prominent
now" said Mrs. Starvem, land they
say he rose practically from nothing"
"Wel, wellw remarked Mr. Border
That's just what rose from-at the
breakfast table this morning. London
Answers.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24
Those AmlabIe Creatures.

Maud-Thls is my engagement ring.
Isn't it lovely? Edith-Perfectly ador-
able! How generous Fred was to give
you such valuable one! And to
think that folks say that your father
paid for IT. Boston Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1908-07-24

Inquirlng Boy-Ma, what did the
moths eat before Adam and Eve wore
Gle shes ?-Exchange
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06
PROVIDE SHADE FOR STOCK.

Hogs, like other stock, must be made
comfortable IL they are to make economic
cal gains and keep healthy, says Forest
Henry in the Northwestern Agricuiturist.
There is no stock on the farm that suffer
as much for want Of shade, on account
Of their fatty make up. They cannot sweat
and throw off surplus heat as the horse
This is why they rush into a mud hole or
pool of water when they get heated. Il
remember many years ago we were going
to market with several loads of hogs. ne
load included a big stag. Just as the
driver was crossing the railroad track the
team made a quick start and Mr.. Stag
concluded to jump out over the rack. His
fall did not seem to interfere with his
gait for he trotted along as though Moth
ing had happened for about 50 rods, de-
spite our attempts to head him back.
Finally he became quite heated and as
there was a mud hole in his path he made
for 1t and we were unable to get him out.
Notwithstanding whips and cudgels were
freely brought to bear. He simply was go-
ing to cool off and take his time about II
no matter how much Of a hurry we were
In. Finally, of his own accord, he came
out, stretched himself looking as cool as
a cucumber and trudged merrily back to
the stock yards. He had simply come to
a point where he was overheated and his
hog instinct told him to go in there and lie
down and cool off. FL,
Trees are the best shade for hogs but
they can not always be had, especially I'M
a prairie country. Almost anything will
answer for shade. A few rough boards, or
even some straw or hay laid on poles and
held up by some crotches at the corners
serves q good purpose. A tree has the
advantage over a closed shed in that Il
lets under its spreading branches a free
circulation of air. .
Hogs are apt to inJure young trees II
left to root aroun them. For this reason
1t is a good plan to set a row just over
the pasture fence on the south side, where
they are out of harms way and still will
serve the purpose about as well. Some
quick growing varieties a be set, like
the Carolina poplar. Some hardy apple
trees or crab trees are preferable as a
permanent shade, as they not only furnish
shade but will in time yield fruit. White
willows also make a quick and most ex-
cellent shade when set just outside Of the
fence. While the trees are growing do
not neglect to furnish some kind of pro>
lection, however cheap 1T may be, for the
hogs, nothing will lower their vitality
quicker and make them At subjects to
take hog cholera later, than being COM
PEELED to endure the hot sun of summer
without protection.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06
RANcHMEN vs.. SETTLERS.

There Is a movement on foot to take
out of the area of u~nappropriated public
domain open for settlers, 800, 900, 900 acres
and put 1t into the forest reserve and then
lease it for fencing and grazing to the
big cattle ranches, says the Chicago
World. The forest reserve idea is a popu-
lar one under cover OF which these cat
tie men hope to get possession Of an area
larger h Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, Penn
sylvania, New York and all New Eng
land, most of which is good agricultural
land well suited, for homesteads.
In view Of the fact that homestead land
Is now almost all taken up, 1t seems de-
cidedly hoggish for the ranchmen to UNI
dertake to corral this great empire for
ranching-an empire equivalent to 1,S6,-
900 homesteads of a quarter section each,
or to say the least, of nearly a million
homesteads on the basis of the half Sec
ton allowed In the seml-arid regions. One
ranchman is to be permitted to lease TO-
900 acres, so that 1900 ranchmen are to
crowd out from 100000 to 1,S75, 900 farm
ers. In fact, the big ranchers can get
their friends or employees to take out TO-
W0-acre leases and assign them to them
selves so that one ranch may cover sew
eral townships under one control. 1t Is
proposed that only such and as Is not
suitable for agriculture shall be leased;
theoretically a homestead might be taken
up inside Of the fences surrounding a TO-
00-acre leasehold, but what farmer would
ever dare take his family into such an
enclosure. Any one who knows the atti-
tude and custom or ranchers toward set
tiers knows that the settlers life would be
decidedly unbearable II not unsafe under
such surroundings. In short, the propo-
sition, ostensibly in the interest of our
forestry, is an immense grab of the ranch
ers and in view of the exhaustion of avail
able farm lands, It should be vigorously
opposed In behalf Of settlers.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06

by the legislatures OF many repubiicam
states. In a number Of states, both dem4
ocratic and republican, substantially SUCH
a system now prevails.
Our opponents denounce the republican,
party for increasing the number Of officeal
Z8,WO at q cost SIG, 00o,0O during the last
year; such denunciation is charactcristfci
OF the democratic platform. IT fails toll
specify in any way what the Offices are
ana leaves the inference that the increases
was resisted by the representatives Of de-
mocracy In congress. AS u matter OF fact,
the net number of offices increased was
just about half the number stated; the in-l
crease was due chiefly to the enlargment
OF the navy, the construction OF the Pane
ma canal, the extension of the rural free
delivery and to the new offices necessary
IN the enforcement Of the pure food, meat
inspection, railroad rate regulation, arid
land reclamation, forest preservation and
other measures which congress passed
with almost unanimous popular approval.
Independent Democrats.
Thu democratic party under Its present
leadershlp In preyious campaigns has
manifested a Willingness to embrace any
doctrine which would win votes, with
little sense of responsibility for It's prac-
tical operation. In its striving for success
has ignored the business prosperity Of
economic and governmental principles and
has reversed its own traditional views OF
constitutional construction. Patriotic
members OF the party have refused to be
refrained from voting or have supported
the republican candidate. May we not
appeal to these courageous and independ4
ent citizens again to give us their supS
port in this campaign, because the reaI
sons for their breaking the bonds Of
2ore3
/ nave now reviewed at great length the
principles at issue between the two par
ties. When l began the preparation Of
this speech I hoped to make II much
briefer than 1t is, but I found on an
examination Of the platform and on a
consideration Of the many measures
passed during the present administration
and the Issues arising out of them that
IT was impossible to deal with the SUBJ
jects comprehenslvely with proper expla-
nation and qualification in a short discus
/ have pointed out that the attitude OF
the republican party with reference to
evils which have crept In, due to the
enormous material expansion of this coun-
try, Is to continue the Roosevelt policies
of progress and regulation, while the at
titude Of the democratic party under it's
present leadership Is the change for the
sake of change to the point of irrespon-
sible destruction, and that there Is no
hope whatever OF a restoration Of PROS
pertty in returning 1t to power AS said
In our platform, we republicans go be.
fore the country asking the support, not
only Of those who have acted with US
heretofore, but Of all our fellow citizens
who, regardless Of past political differ
ences, unite in the desire to maintain the
secure the achievements Of a greater
America
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06
CANDIDATE RESPONDS
TO NOTIFICATION SPEECH

Cincinnati, Ohio, July 30.-Respond-
ing today to the speech OF notification
delivered by Senator William Warner,
William III. Taft, republican nominee
for president, said in part:
Senator Warner and Gentlemen of the
Committee am deeply sensible of the
honor which the republican national con-
vention has conferred on me In the noml-
nation which you formally tender. l ac-
cept It with full appreciation OF the re-
sponsibility 1t imposes.
Gentlemen, the strength of the republic
can cause in the campaign at hand Is In
the fact that we represent policies es-
eential to the reform of known abuses to
the continuance of liberty and true pros
perity and that we are determined, as our
platform unequivocally declares, to main
tain them and carry them on.
The man who formulated the express
sion of the popula conscience n who
led the movement for practical reform
was Theodore Roosevelt. He laid down
the doctrine that the rich violators of the
law should be amendable to restrain and
punish as the offender without wealth and
without influence, and he proceeded by
recommending legislation n directing
executive action to make thai principle
good In actual performance. He secured
the passage of the so-called rate bin de-
signed more effectively to restrain excess
siye n fix reasonable rates, and TO pun
ish secret rebates and discrimination
which have been general in the practice
of the railroads, and which had done much
TO enable unlawful trusts 10 urlVS out VI
business their competitors. 1t secured much
closer supervision of railways trans
actions and brought within the operation
OF the same statute, express companies,
sleeping car companies, fast freight and
refrigerator lines, terminal railroads n
pipe liHes and forbade in future the COM
bination of the transportations and ship
ping business under one control IN order
to avoid undue discrimination. !.
Mr.. Roosevelt has set high the standard
Of business morality and obedience to law:
The railroad rate bill was more useful
possibly in the immediate moral effect OF
Its passage than ever In the legal effect
OF IFS very useful provisions. From Its
enactment dates the voluntary abandon
ment of the practice of rebates and dis
examinations by the railroads and the
return by their managers to obedience to
law in the fixing of tariffs. The pure rood
and meat inspection laws n the prose-
cutions directed by the president under
the antitrust law have had a similar
moral effect in the general business COM
munity and have made 1t now the COM
mon practice for the great Industrial cor
porations to consult the law with q view
In keeping within Its provisions. IT has
also had the effect OF protecting and In
~couraging small aad competitive COM
panies 80 that they nage been ei:~Uied TO
do a profitable business.
Ciinch What Has Been Don
The chief function of the administration
In nv judgement Is distinct from the pro-
Rressive development which has been per-
formed by President Roosevelt.
THE chief function of the next adminis-
III 2IN
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06

Japanese residents Of the state OF
Washington plan to erect a statue to
the memory Of Commodore Perry on
the groQndsfQfsth&hA ALASKA Yukon-Pa-
,ci6c sxh6siti6n INRA idea was con-
'ceivedss6hie m~onthSNago by prominent
Japanese residents of Seattle and the
bankers and merchants of the FIowery
Kingdom have agreed to give their.
support.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. afaRlon, Of senators
A resolution IN Tls f1S6f has PASSED are
publican House, tEspEese1tatiyes sew
publican Senate. by the7koteA OF senators
from both parties. 1t hag been approved
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06
Effect of Jury Trial.

'S tN'ON
Under such a provision a recalcitrant
witness who refuses to obey a subpoena
may insist on a Jury trial before the court
Gan determine that he received the sub
spoena. A citizen summoned as a juror
n refusing to obey the writ when
brought into court must be tried by an
other jury to determine whether he got
the Such a provision applies
not alone to injunctions, but to every
order which the court issues against per-
sons. A suit ma b. tried In the court
of first instance and carried to the court
of appeals n thence to the supreme
court, and a Judgment and decree entered
and another issued, n then IL the decree
involves the defendants doing anything
or not doing anything, and be dlsobeys
1t, the plaintiff who has pursued his rem
edies IN lawful course for years must, to
secure shis rights, undergo the uncertain
ties.an theyaelayA, ofs q IVY. tria1ekhsGRre
he Eaiiie p1oIn thai zNhiGkJeghiSEfN yby.
lana i say without hesitation that such
q change will greatly impair the indis-
pensable power and, authority OF courts.
Securing to the public the benefits Of
the new statutes enacted in the present
49,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-08-06

MIN TO the law OF that state as to all re-
| ceiptS OK the treasury of the national
committee from whatever source, and as
to all its disbursements. His returns will
be under the obligations and penalties of
filing Of a false account will subject him
to prosecution for perjury and violation
OF the statute. OF course, under the fed
eral law he Is not permitted to receive any
contributions from corporations.
If / am elected president ] shall urge
upon congress, with every hope of sue
cess that a aw be passed requiring a Al
ing in a federal office of a statement Of
contributions filed by committees and can
didates in elections for members of con-
gress, and in such other elections as are
gress. Meantime the republican party by
the selection of a New York treasurer, has
subjected all Its receipts and expenditures
to the compulsory obligation of such aw.
Against Income Tax.
The democratic PLATFORM demands two
constitutional amendments, one providing
for an income tax, and the other for the
election of senator's by the people. In my
judgment, an amendment to the constitu-
ton for an income tax Is not necessary. l
believe that an income tax, when the pro-
tective system Of customs and the inter-
nal revenue tax shall not furnish income
enough for government needs, can and
should be devised which under the de-
cisions of the supreme court will conform
to the constitution.
The chief difference between the re-
publican and the democratic platforms is
the difference which has heretofore been
seen between the policy of Mr.. Roos-
welt and those which have been advocated
by the democratic candidate. Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Roosevelt's policies have been pro-
g~ressive and regulative; Mr.. Bryan's de-
structive. Mr.. Roosevelt has favored reg
ulation of the business in which evils
have grown up SO as to stamp out the
evils and permit the business to continue.
The tendency OF Mr.. Bryan's proposals
ave generally been destructive Of the
business with respect to which he is de-
manding reform. Mr.. Roosevelt would
compel the trusts to conduct their bust
ness In q Lawful manner, and secure the
of which they are al important part.
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