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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04

Democratic candidate for Governor
of Illinois surprises us. Mr.. Lewis
is a man of ability and unimpeached
integrity. His administration of the
very important office of corporation
counsel of Chicago was distinctly
creditable. In close political sympa-
thy with Mr.. Bryan, his candidacy
on the ticket headed by the Nebras-
kan would be entirely fitting.
The surprising thing is in the form
of the statement. 1t speaks simply
of James Hamilton Lewis.
Now, Mr.. Lewis INDUCES some
what odd but perfectly proper fancy
in the matter of neckwear, and he
cultivates whiskers of sort not af-
fected by the commonalty. Observ-
ing which, a careless reporter long
ago invented a nickname for him, and
a bad pleasantly of that kind is al
most as indestructible as matter it
self. Once given vogue it forms a
stock-n-trade in humor. 1t becomes
a fixed part of the circulating med
ium of jest. Through habit one ac-
cepts it as one does a bank-bill, so
the temptation to pass it is almost
irresistible. 1t is always available to
tighten the page of the writer and the
conversation of the barber. To use
it is to be funny.
Anybody can live down a crime.
To live down a once-current notion
that one is joke is no such COM
monplace achievement
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
believe, that 1t will be generally heed

believe, that 1t will be generally heed
ed.
The Standard was by no means
singular in that policy 1t has been
and still is the rule rather than the
exception among trusts to turn a
blind side to the public, including
even the general body of their own
stockholders. The Steel Trust is the
only big industrial" that has made a
practice of publishing, in any con-
siderable detail, statement of its
operations and conditions. A few,
like the Sugar Trust, have contended
themselves with vague remark or
two to the general effect that trade
was quite good. Most of them have
the amount of net earnings and given
out collection of figures called
balance-sheet, which might be liken-
ed to Talleyrand's definition of
speech as mode of concealing thot.
See, for fair example, the last re-
port of the Tobacco Trust.
These indefinite concentrations are
supposed to meet the reasonable de-
sire of security-holdcrs for informa
ton concerning the enterprise in
which their money is invested. The
larger and equally reasonable public
desire for knowledge touching the
conduct and state of concerns that
control important staple commodi-
ties, is not even considered.
We are awaiting with deep interest
the next annual report of the Stand
ard Oil Company, hoping it may
mark a departure in industrial
statements.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
THE GAG AND THE PHONO-
GRAPH.

1t was, OF course, an advance III
representative government when the
Imperial Chancellor intimated that
his continuance in office was DEEPEN
dent upon the support of a majority
in the Reichstag. If this becomes
precedent it establishes the principle
of Ministerial responsibility to the
repr sentatives Of the public which
was definitely won in England over
two hundred years ago.
What is termed the closure in Eng
land and gag-rule in Washington was
introduced coincidently with this inn
portant reform. The Socialists and
Clericals who desired to vent their
feelings concerning the Ministerial
coalition found themselves i'm the
same annoying position as represen-
tatives of the people at Washington
wko desire to speak when Mr.. Can
non doesn't desire them to.
Much liberty to speak may be en-
joyed in representative assemblies
that are mostly debating societies
As responsibility for conduct of the
government devolves upon them there
is | SIS speech and more action. Fin
ally, no doubt, as the representative
assembly actually runs the govern
ment, all speeches will be printed
only, or at most delivered to phono
graph in the cloakroom.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
THE NEW YORK BANK RE-
SERVE.

The banking position in New York
is complicated by the trust compan.
pue SPUN asnIl IoJ oIeo o. GTru!5!Io
p9pu9luI 9IoM suIoouoo os9qL 50!
other DEPOSITS not subject to sudden
call Thirst for profits has led many
of them into the regular banking
field
A. the date OF the last report the
larger ones doing an extensive de-
mand-deposit business held five hun
bred and sixty-three millions of depos.
its subject to check Ito say nothing
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
TRUTH

twenty-five per cent of their deposits
in the larger cities and fifteen per
mt elsewhere.
But the actual, available cash re-
serve-the fund that the banks as a
whole can really use in a crisis
amounts to about six per cent of
their deposits. In 1873, 1893 and
1907 this proved insufficient, and
more or less extensive suspension of
cash payments followed.
The country bank is permitted to
keep three-fifths of its reserve on dc,
post in a city bank. At the date OF
the August, 1907, statement, the ma
tional banks outside of the reserve
cities had about seven per cent of
their deposits in cash on hand. In
a crisis, such as occurred in October,
this seven per cent was all the coun-
try banker could absolutely count
upon.
Banks in the lesser reserve cities
may keep half of their reserve on de-
post in the central cities New York,
Chicago and St. Louis). These les
ser reserve-city banks held in Aug
ust over billion and half of de-
posts, but had less than two humid
red millions of actual cash on hand.
To take an example at random, Kan
sas Ciey showed twenty-four per
cent reserve, or substantially the leg
al requirement; but actual cash on
hand amounted to less than ten per
cent of gross deposit liability.
In a crisis, of course, the country
bank looks to the lesser reserve city.
while the city, having less than fiji
teen per cent of its deposits actual
ly in cash on hand must at once
look to the central reserve city, and
especially New York, which holds
about one-third of all the actual cash
in all the reserve cities combined.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
THE NEWEST THING IN TAR
IFS.

In this country we have high
tariff system for the purpose of pro-
tecting labor; but it is shaped and
operated exclusively by the manu-
facturer through his representatives
in Senate and House. Labor's only
part is to sit mum and gratefully re-
ceive whatever benefits the manu-
facturer's system may confer upon
him.
Australia has adopted high-tariff
system, but in that government the
labor element is strongly represent
ed, and labor's own views regarding
projection are bound to receive re-
spectful attention. So we find the
Premier proposing that every manu-
facturer shall pay an excise tax equal
to half TIE protective duty on his
goods unless his goods are produced
under fair conditions with respect to
the labor employed-thati is, the home
made goods are duly protected
against foreign competition; but if
the manufacturer is unfair" from the
labor point of view the difference be-
tween the home and the foreign
price, instead of going into his own
pocket, is turned over TO the state.
Such is labor's own idea of labor
protecting tariff system. We wonder
what would happen and how many
fall dead if somebody should propose
it to the protectors of American lab
or in the United States Senate.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04

of some other liabilities)' and only
thirty eight millions of actual cash,
or about six per cent. At the first
sign of actual trouble in October the
necessity of providing for the trust
companies devolved upon the banks.
At the date of the August state
ment the national oani.s of New York
City held Gin addition to one hundred
and twenty-seven millions due trust
companies and savings banks) three
hundred and thirty-eight millions Of
deposits of other banks, constituting,
in considerable part, the reserves of
those other banks and, therefore, pc
cularly liable to demand in a crisis.
October Io, the New York banks
were theoretically in good condition.
They held cash reserve equal to
twenty-six per cent Of their deposits.
Just one week later, with net loss
of about six per cent in reserve, they
resorted to Clearing House certifi-
Gates, restricting cash payments and
throwing the bank system of the
whole country into disorder. In
short, the position of the New York
banks is such that they dare not let
their reserve drop much below TWEEN
ty-fve per cent. To prevent that they
will lock it up and suspend cash pay
ments.
Thus the twenty-five per cent OF
cash held by the New York banks
is not at all fund which is avail
able to the banking system OF the
country with which to meet crisis.
On the contrary, the first effect of a
crisis is to lock it up, or, at least,
to place heavy restrictions about IT.
And the banks will never in normal
times permit the reserve materially
to exceed twenty-five per cent, be-
cause that means loss of profit.
In one week last October the Bank
of England's reserve dropped over
seven per cent. Interest rates adj
vanced, but there was no derange-
ment of the banking system. Any
suggestion of restriction of cash pay
posterous.
1t is often said that our banking re-
serve is too small. 1t is not so much,
it seems to us, the size or the char
acter Of the reserve that needs i'm
provement. No other big CONNER
cial country fixes hard and fast
statutory reserve.
The trouble is that our reserve is
not reserve in the true sense of being
cash fund which is instantly and
completely available to meet an en-
Urgency with.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04

Pandora Clear Havana Cigars are
luxury at the price of necessity.
Three Star Cabinet Whiskey goes
we'll with the cigars. Either or both
are good for Christmas and New
Years gifts.
RIEGER & LINDLEY,
The Whiskey Merchants.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
THE. INDESTRUCTIBLE JEST.

A simple statement that James
Hamilton Lewis may be the next
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
THE COUNTRY BANK RE.
SERVE.

The law requires national banks to
hold, at all times, reserve equal to
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19

cumbent and promises II nominated
and elected to give 1t the whole of his
best service. Mr.. Hall is well fitted by
education and experience as teacher
for the position and isadapted to the
work. He is clean, vigorous and a
worker, to whom visiting the most
remote schools in all kinds OF weather
will be pleasure as we'll rs duty.
He says he will keep up the "Jack
Kerns gait" and that's good enough
for ANYBODY.
w. G. Wilson is one pledge candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for county treasurer. The one-rledge
is 10 give the county square deal aS
custodian OF the county funds, being
bound to no hank or set of individuals.
Careful safeguarding Of the county
money and accurate accounts will he
his sole care. MIR. Wilson Is an old.
time school teacher and for years was a
farmer In the Paradise country. He
removed to Enterprise this winter.
MIR. Wilson is now finishing term as
county commissioners.
New announcements In this weeks
News Record are l.. j. Davies Of Union
and J. w. Knowles of La Grande, both
aspirants for the Republican nOmina.
ton for circuit judge; b. F. Miller of
Promise, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for assessor.
B. F. Miller, n school teacher we'll
and favorably known in many Sec
tions Of Wallowa county, is making
the race for assessor on the Democratic
ticket. Mr.. Miller, II elected, will be
no novice in the position, as he served
for four years as assessor back at his
old home in West Virginia. He has
been q resident of this county since
1887, his homestead being at Promise.
Four years ago Mr.. Miller, for party's
sSke, made the almost hopeless. race
for the legislature against Hon. j. H.
Dobbin, and he spent his time
and money in conscientious canvass,
greatly reducing the Republican ma
jority.
Edgar Marvin was again greeting
many friends in the countyseat, the
arst of the week. Mr.. Marvin is max.
ing friends with every new acquaint.
ance and every friend secured is clear
gain, there are no losses. Mr.. Marvin
has been a resident of this county
eight years. He is partner in the
Cash store at Wallowa, and while q
quiet man he has genial, sincere
manner that everyone likes. He is 9
candidate for the Democratic nomina
ton for sheriff, and II nominated and
elected will be Thoroughly capable ant
reliable official.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Notes From The
Political Field

The direct primary law has one de.
feet. There Is no way Of making
unanimous nomination by all parties.
That seelns to I've the only thing that
will keep Claude Boatnan's name of
both the white aud blue primary
ballots.
f. g. Berry is we'll pleased with his
prospects for the Democratic nOmina-
tion for sheriff All up aud down the
valley he reports things coming his
way, and while he doesn't underes-
innate his opponent, he is renping th-
benefit OF his own extensive acquaint-
anceship. Few II amy men are i'etter
known IN all parts of Wallowa county
than IL Mr.. Berry.
Gene w. Hall, candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for su~rnlen.
den! of schools, stands on the gmsl
platform that the office demands til,
entire time and attention of the in
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
THE PARK.

Fruita, March 10-The farmers are
securing up their plows for spring work.
Thos Rich made a business trip to
the valley His father and mother will
return with him.
Benz. Marks was at the Park to reg
lister the voters, Monday.
l.. l. Page has gone to the valley to
bring home some cattle that he had
wintered on the Policy ranch.
A. w. Hodgin is out at Joseph on
business.
W. l. Beth and =. c. IIimelwright
circulated petition to raj o money fol
the purpose Of having the telephone ex'
tended from lmnai to Fruita, getting
about $3.50 OF 500 needed.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
DEMOCRATIC.
Assessor.

hereby announce that I am candi.
date for the nomination for the
office OF County Assessor on the Dem
ocratic ticket, subject to the will of the
voters OF the Democratic party at the
primary to be held April II, 1908. II
nominated and elected pledge myself
TO faithfully perform the duties of the
office according to law, and the best of
my ability, without favoritism or
prejudice.
THOs. RICH.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Socialists Attention!

The Socialist party will hold con-
vention In Enterprise Saturday, March
2S, 1908, at a. m, for the purpose of
nominating county officers Every
Socialist is urged to attend.
By order Of County Committee,
w. r. TAGGART,
46t3 Chairman.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Superintendent.

! hereby announce myself as candi-
date an the Republican ticket, for the
nomination for county school Superin-
tendent, subject to the decision of the
qualified voters at the primaries to be
held April II. 1908.
II nominated aud elected T promise
to devote my entire time and energies
to the schools of Wallowa county.
GENE w. HALL.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REPUBLICAN,.
School SUPERINTENDENT.

hereby announce myself rs a can
didate on the Republican ticket for the
nomination for the Office of County
School Superintendent subject to the
decision Of the qualified electors, at the
primaries to he held In this coui ty on
April IL, 1908.
II nominated and elected, I will
serve the people Of Wallowa county to
the best OF my ability.
j. C. CnNLEY.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Game Laws.

AM person knowing OF any violation
OF the game or fish laws of the state, or
of persons not properly keeping screens
over irrigation bitches, are requested to
notify JOE CLEMoNs,
Deputy State Game and Forestry War
den, Zumwalt. Oregon. Att
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Assessor.

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date on the Republican ticket for tile
nomination for the office of County
Assessor, subject to the decision of the
Republican voters at the primaries to
I've held in this county on April II,
1908. II nominated and elected will
serve the people of Wal!owa county to
the teSt OF my ability Withhold prejud-
ice or partiality.
G. H. ALLEN.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Assessor.

I hereby announce myself candi.
date for nomination on the Democratic
ticket for the Office of County Assessor
for Wallowa county, at the primary
election to be held April II, 1908.
II nominated and elected will serve
the county to the best interests of the
taxpayers according to law.
f NIyrCp
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
G. H. ALLEN.
County Treasurer.

! hereby announce that | will he u
candidate on the Republican ticket
for the nomination for the office OF
County Treasurer ut the primary
election to he held in this county on
April IL, 1908.
WILLIAM T. BELL.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19

Buy lot in Beautiful Birchland ad-
dition to Enterprise and make easy
money by the advance this summer.
For sale by the o. X. & GO.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
T. F. LATHROPE,
Cand date for the Republican
Nomination for
Assessor.

''No favoritism to any individual or
section of the county, but straight
assessment OH every dollar obtainable."
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Sheriff.

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date OH the Republican ticket for the
nomination for the Office Of Sheriff,
subject to the decision Of the voters Of
said party ut the primaries to be held
in this county on April IA, 1908. II
nominated and elected will serve the
people Of Wallowa county to the best Of
my ability, without prejudice or par
tiality,
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
FRANK ". BOWMAN.

thereby announce myself as a cam
didate OIL the Republican ticket for the
nomination for the Office OF County
sheriff, subject to the decision of the
qualified electors at the primaries to he
He'd IN this county on April II, 1908.
II nominated and elected / will serve
the people of Wallowa county to the
best Of my ability; will rigidly en-
force the law giving justice to all and
undue favors to none.
JOHN w. KERNs.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Sheriff.

hereby al nounce myself as candi-
date on the 'emocratic ticket for the
nomination r the Office of Sheriff of
v allowa county. subject to the decision
of the qualified electors at the primaries
to be held April II, 1903. II nominated
and elected / will serve the people of
this county to the best CT my ability
without prejudice or partialitv.
EDGAR MARVIN.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19

Candidates cards ut the News Record
office-neateet work, quickest delivery.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date for nomination on the Democratic
ticket for the office of County Treas
urer Of Wall0wa County, at the pri-
mary election to be held April n, 1908.
II nominated and elected will see
that the county's funds are safeguarded
In the best manner possible.
f. A. REAvIs.
/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date on the Democratic ticket for the
nomination for the Office OF Treasurer of
Wallowa county, subject to the decision
of the qualified electors at the primaries
to be held April IL, 1908. If nominated
and elected / will serve the people of
this county to the best of my ability
without prejudice or partiality.
WILLIAM G. WILSON.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Surveyor.

hereby announce myself as a candi.
date for the nomination for the Office of
County Surveyor on the Republican
ticket, subject to the decision of the
Republican voters at the primary to be
held April IL II nominated and
elected / will run all lines justly te-
tween conflicting owners and do all
surveying accordii z to tue latest and
best scientific methods.
pTurp IT PuDD
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Circuit Judge.

"
District, subject to the decision of the
qualified electors, at the primary elec-
tion, to le held April l7th.
II nominated and elected, | will
faithfully, in,partially and econonii-
sg,lly discharge the dulles of the office.
1 Will favor the rigid enforcement at
all laws.
In order that the expense to- the tax
payers in the holding of Court may I've
~ littls rs possible, will come &, Wal
Iowa county sufficient time before
each term Of court tn put the eases a.
issue and ready for trial, aud will also
hold an adjourned or special term be-
tween the regular terms for the dispo--
iti0n of denurrers and motions, the
hearing of equity cases aud the trial tf
jury cases demanding immediate trial.
J. W. KNOWLES.
hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of Circuit Judge at the
Republican primary election to be held
April IL, 1908. IL nominated aud
elected / will faithfully and impair.
TALLY perform the duties 0f the Office,
giving everyone, regardless of l0caIity,
religion, politics, or station In life, fair
treatment aud squar- deal, and ei,-
force the laws III the interest of the tax.
payer and for the promotion of justice
aud o higher and better citizenship.
LEWIS J. DAVIS Of Union.
a,l.xo. ..- IL ~ th., Mara Racnrtl
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-03-19
Official Proceedings
OF County Court

CLAIMS ALLOWED, MARCH TERM, 1908.
O nj Corkins, salary, January q 66 66 |
The Falls City tribune., 1908-04-24

Hank Wolfe" our scenic artist
left Wednesday night for Excel
sior Springs, Missouri, with a
supply of new scenery which he
has just completed for one of the
Crawford houses in that city.
Hanks services are alw ayS in de-
mand and as soon as possibly will
reft one of the play house in
Kansas City.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-04-24

In the Reserve items of the
Hiawatha World we notice the
following: "A Falls City outfit
composed of two negroes and two
white girls were here Saturday
on their way to Hiawatha. a
Reserve citizen who was at Falls
City that day says the girls Sc
cured the rig from a livery stable
and drove to point south of
town, where they met the me-
groes.' There is no accounting
for some peoples taste.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-04-24

A trip over our town will con-
vince you that Falls City has
more good walks than any other
town of its size in this or any
other state, and improvements
along this line are going on con-
tinuously. There is nothing that
speaks so we'll for a town as good
walks.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-04-24

T. c. O'Gorman, who has been
manager of the Matthews store
since its opening in our city, will
sever his connection with that in
stitution and leave the lst of May
for Grand Island, where he ex-
poets to embark in the insurance
business. Mr.. O'Gorman has
proven himself a thorough busi-
ness man; he and his wife have
made many friends during their
short stay here, who will be sorry
to see them go, We understand
that Mr.. Little will assume man
agement of the business.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-04-24

The Easter services at the vari-
Gus churches were well attended
and the effort in decoration pro-
duced a very changed effect in
each place of worship.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-04-24

A new floor for S1.40. A half-gallou
can of Campbell's Floor Finish will
make your old floor look as good as
new. This finish comes in Transparent
also with stain combined producing
beautiful limitations OF natural woods,
Morsman Drug Co. sells 1t.