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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

The "sober judgment" of man, or
of people, is the only judgment that
is worth a pinch of salt. Such being
The case, We would not advise the
voters to accept the p9,..,isan opinions
of the Republican pres, delivered in
the heat of campaign, concerning
Governor Johnson and his administra-
ton. Instead, turn back three months
to the files Of these papers and read
what was then said. Take their 80.
Iber Judgment"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

When Mr.. Jacobson arraigns alike
Governor Johnson and the last Repnb-
lican legislature for Extravaganza -
why does he not tell the public how
the money was spent-rural and high
schools, roads and bridges, drainage
bitches, forestry, agricultural college
and experimental stations, state uni,
versity and state institutions and de.
velopment generally.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

One extremely partisan newspaper,
charged Governor Johnson with being
responsible for the Minnesota fores,
fires. The process of reasoning by
which it arrived at this conclusion was
that the governor had not taken the
legislature by the throat and forced it
to adopt measures to guard against
the fires. How about the Republican
party and the weather bureau Why
Sidn't they make it rain? PiGle!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

"Rastus." said the candidate. did
you ever sell your voter"
mo, sirree," was the emphatic an
swer. but when man comes aroun'
and he'ps me out little Wit de rent,
and also wifi de grocery bill. l owes
MIN little pure friendship. doesn't II"
washington Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30
Pioneer Press, Dec. 10, 1907:
Governor Johnson has a SAVING
sense Of hun0or and sane,
practical Judgment.

the congratulated Pioneer Press
is losing no opportunity to boost the
candidacy of Jacobson, and at the
same time knock the administration
Of Governor Johnson That in doing
so it is giving the lie to its own col
umns for the past three years in no
way embarrasses the Press It fat
tens on mendacity. Through a long
series of years it has practiced telling
few truths concerning it's political
opponents between campaigns, but it
never fails to give itself the lie later
on when the campaign begins. It is
thus that the paper has become a
synonym of dishonesty and its polit-
ical support is looked upon as posi-
tive handicap in q political campaign.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

Mr.. Jacobson's committee is vel.
come to all the consolation 1t is get
ting from the state press. The num-
Der of partisan papers which are silent
on the gubernatorial question is larger
this year than ever before.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30
Simplicity In WrItinu,

I was obliged to write too young,
when knew only half truths and was
eager to set them forth by what
thought fine words. People used to
call me a good writer then. Now they
say can't write at all. because, for
instance, il think anybody's house is
on fire only say, "Sir, your house is
on fire. where formerly l used to say.
'Sir, the abode in which you probably
passed the delightful days Of youth is
in a state CT Inflammation" and every
body used to like the effect Of two p's
in ''probably passed. and the two DIS
in "delightful days"-Ruskin.
His Proper Place.
During the dinner hour on board
steamer the other day passenger was
much disturbed by the vulgar way in
which the man who sat next to him ate
his meat. At last, after watching him
pick bone i'll a very primitive fashion
he could control his feelings no longer
and, turning to the offending party, he
said, Don't you think you would be
more comfortable if you took that out
on the mat?''-London Tit-Bits.
Birds Nests.
Some Australian birds lay their eggs
in black sand as if aware of it's SUI.
perior power of absorbing heat 9th
ers select the neighborhood of hot vol.
canic springs, whose warmth plays an
important part in the Matching.
The mound builders collect heaps of
earth and leaves rs much as eighteen
feet high and thirty feet in diameter,
and in this hotbed their eggs are
Matched.
The Head Hunters.
In Tupuselei, in New Guinea, the
houses are built on piles in the open
ocean a good distance from the shore.
The object of this is to protect the in
habitants against sudden attacks of
the deadly head hunters. who always
are on the lookout for victims, whose
heads they need in their business.
Other villages in this happy land are
perched up in all but inaccessible trees
for the same weighty reason.
From A to z.
A young man who was on the verge
of matrimony went to the jeweler and
bought ring and left instructions that
In it be engraved the legend "From A
to T. which, being Interpreted, meant
from Anthony to Zenobia. To his as
constituent, on calling for the ring the
next day he found it engraved like an
Egyptian obelisk and on closer exam
nation found that the jeweler had put
the whole alphabet. from 4 to u. on it.
The Punishment Fits the Crime.
A new consignment of punsters and
professional jokers had just been
brought before his Satanic majesty to
receive sentence.
''And what shall their punishment
be, sire?" asked the hades execu
toner.
'"To the caldron with thcm," laughed
Satan. THUS may it be put on rec
ord that to the very last they dubbed
over with humor.' "-Lippincott's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

Candidate Jacobson charges Gov
ernor Johnson and Republican legis
lature with creating Offices and sala
ries. Well, what are those Offices ::
The tax commission, which brought
100000 of new revenue from iron
mines into the state treasury the first
year. The highway commission, which
is organizing for Minnesota a modern
system of good roads. The immigra
ton bureau, which has brought thou
sands of permanent settlers into oul
northern counties in two years. The
new state drainage commission, which
at a cost Of $lS5,0G0 has reclaimed
1855, 900 worth of public swamp lands
in two years; and the state timber
board, which has recovered upwards
of 100000 for timber tresrass dam
ages. What are the others, Mr.. ia
cObSOn?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

Jacob saw only one stairway to
heaven. but I have seen many shining
through the clouds, over the noun
ta1ns and across the river at sunset.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30
DID JACOBSON
RIDE ON PASSES?

1t is openly charged that the
numbers and descriptions of
railroad passes used by Jacob
F. jacobson in the campaign of
1906 are in the hands of parties
in St. Paul. If untrue it is UP
to jacobson or his campaign
committee to deny the charge
an9 set at rest for all time the
story that he accepted favors
from the corporations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

In my opinion, the mule has been
grossly libelcd. He is patient, faith
ful. Woodworking. not easily frightened
and has more sense than some people.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

This country will never become 4
monarchy for the reason that nine out
of ten men have a sneaking idea away
down in them that some day they may
be president.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

In every man is a spark of divinity.
Each soul breath which fans that
spark brightens the inner life. and this
shines through to the outer The only
way to have radiant face is to have
radiant soul.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

II some women spent as much time
keeping their hearts straight as they
do keeping their hats so, the world
would be sWeeter and better
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

Did the fact that Governor John.
sons administration raised the as
sessed valuation of iron mines from
&42.ooo,0oo to $194,0O0,o0O have any.
thing to do with the other fact that
J.. F. Jacobson opened his campaign
at Duluth under United States Steel
auspices with an arraignment of Dem.
ocratic taxation!
Sunday is that day In the week
When man finds out In what spot his
wife intends to sweep next and sits
taere.-Atchis0n Globe.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

When man habitually carries gun
there are only two things deter him
from using it-fear of the law and lack
Of opportunity.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

The world sneers at new truth. hut
the truth yet lives when the lips that
sneered have crumbled into dust
JAMES A. EDGERTON.
Cold Spring Hudson, N. Y.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30

copyright. 1903. by James A. Edgerton.
This matter must not be reprinted with
out special permission.]
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30
THREW DOWN HIS MAKER.

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-30
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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
MANY
AT CONVENTION
Full Attendance Of Delegates,
County Committeeman and
Olhars at Long Branch.
W. P. RUNY0k's cARri9ACY

The democratic convention of the
third congressional district, which
will be held at Long Branch tomor-
row, Is certain to be a notable gather
ing of members of that party promi-
nent in it's councils.
In addition to the delegates the
entire membership of the county
committees of the three counties
comprising this -Middlesex,
Monmouth and Ocean, will be pres
ent, as well as many others who will
attend to listen to the speeches and
watch the proceedings. The men,
bers of the Middlesex county commit
tee are all expected to be present.
There are 1000 expected at the con-
vention from all the counties of the
district.
The address of the day will be de-
livered by Senator Joseph F. John
son, of Alabama.
The boom of w. Parker Runyon, of
this city, for the congressional nomi-
nation is receiving much support and
his friends in this city believe he
stands a good chance of landing the
place on the ticket to oppose Con-
gresham Howell.
The local delegation will leave
here between and o'clock tomor-
row morning, some of them going by
automobile from the Packer House
at $50 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
.MARACAS GOES
TO Be REPAIRED

The steamer Maracas, which re-
Gently landed at the Barber Asphalt
Works after being damaged by a
hurricane on it's voyage from Trini-
dad to this city, cleared this morning
for New York, where it will be re-
paired and overhauled at the Erie
Basin.
The vessel Is badly damaged in
parts, although it was stated after
it docked here that the damages
were only trifiing. Members of the
crew told some exciting tales to local
visitors who boarded the vessel while
docked here. Some of the crew were
laid up with injured arms and legs,
and others were Ill from fear and ex-
element.
According to members of the crew,
the storm was encountered near
Charlestown. 1t was most terrific for
two hours, after which the sea calm
ed down.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
LOCAL CONTROL.
OF MILKMEN
Ordinance Takes Effect TomOF
row, Following Instructions to
be Given 10 Deputies Tonight.
PAY LICENSE TO THE CITY

The new ordinance providing for
the licensing of all venders of milk
and cream within this city's limits,
will take formal effect tomorrow, so
it is stated by members of the Board
of Health.
The ordinance making this provi-
sion and the ordinance providing for
penalties for violations of the board s
code, were to have gone into effect
yesterday, the fifth day of October,
but the deputies hesitated in going
ahead with the work until after to-
nights monthly meeting of the
health commissioners. At this ses-
sion it is expected that the deputies
will be instructed how to proceed
with the licensing of milkmen.
The dealers have been selling un-
der the jurisdiction of the state board
and have been paying S into the city
treasury. The new fee charged by
the Board of Health will be So fol
each license. The ordinance also
! provides that the license number oi
the dealer must be displayed on his
vehicle or depot. The change, it is
claimed, will give the local board au.
thority to revoke any license it sees
fit. If the dealers sell or dispose ol
impure products, their licenses may
be revoked
At tonight's meeting of the health
board, action will also be taken re-
garding the applications for licenses
for slaughter houses of Gustav A
lSorensen and Abraham Wertheim, oil
81 and 313 New Brunswick avenue
According to the opinions of some oil
the members Of the board, these
Applications may be refused tonight
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
Republicans Become Anxious at
Activity of0pponents and Get To-
gether TO Shake off fractional e.
Feeling During Campaign.

A meeting Of republican leaders
and the candidates was held in Dana
Hall last night in an effort to get to-
gether and stir up some enthusiasm
in the campaign. The conference, II
is understood, vas to have been kept
quiet, but the news leaked out and
when some of the republicans were
seen this morning they admitted that
the conference had been held, but de-
MED that any dissatisfaction exists,
claiming that there was yet plenty OF
time to start the ball rolling.
1t is understood that some of the
republican candidates are becoming
greatly discouraged over the present
outlook. They see the democrats hold
ing meetings, planning banner rails
ings, and so on, while the men of
their own party seem to be asleep.
Thus far nothing whatever has been
done toward winning votes. 1t Is
declared that DR.. F. G. Henry, the re-
publican candidate for mayor, was
the one who got after the leaders and
told them that 1t was time to be UP
and doing. 1t is evident that har-
mony does not exist in the party,
however, and 1t Is said the meeting
last night was called primarily for
the purpose of getting the different
factions together in the hope of set
Ting down to work. 1t is even re-
ported that George ]. Haney an
nounced that he was willing to step
out as leader in this city IL the rest
of the candidates and the party work
ers thought 1t would be best for him
to do SO.
1t was intended to be. Ira E. Tice,
the city chairman, presided. He
called the gathering to order shortly
after 8 O'Clock, after vainly waiting
for more to appear. There was then
present only a handful, mostly the
candidates, all anxious for the lead
ers to get busy. The meeting lasted
but twenty minutes and it was said
this morning that nothing was done
except to adjourn until tomorrow
night when an extra effort will be
made to get representatives of all
sides out and adjust their differences
so that the necessary work can be
commenced.
When Mr.. Tice was asked about
the meeting this morning he denied
that there was any split in the ranks.
He said there was yet lots of time to
win the election. He declared he did
not believe in long campaigns. AS
for DR.. Henry, he said the candidate
for mayor was very optimistic as to
the outlook
Among those present last night
were Ira B. Tice, George J. Haney,
William H. Pfeiffer, L. Burt Moore,
Walter Rechnitzer, John Anderson,
Ferd Garretson, DR.. f. c. Henry,
John F. Ten Brock, Hans Smith,
Nels Hansen, Nels Fonskov, H. q.
Pickersgill, George Fullerton and AL
fred Christofferson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
TO PAVE LOWER
SMIT.HST. WITH
ASPHALT BLOCK
Board of Aldermen Also Give N 0
flee of Iatentloa TO Pave East
Avenue With Brick.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Remarkably Busy Meeting Of Coun-
cil-AIderman Cannon Replies to
Critics Of Work in Changing
Sewer Pips at Second st.

Notice of intention to pave Smith
street, between High and Water
streets, with asphalt block, was, by
resolution, given at last nights meet
ing of the Board of Aldermen. The
law now enables the authorities to
pave streets without petitions from
the property-owners. 1t is also the
intention to pave East avenue with
vitri1ed shale brick. 1t is, of course,
necessary to introduce and pass or
dinances before these improvements
can be made.
A petition was received from mem
bers of the bar in this city for the
placing of a telephone in the Office
of the clerk of the district court, for
use on court business. The matter
was referred to the committee on
public grounds and buildings.
Award Contracts.
Bids were received for grading
and curbing Lewis street, from
from Graham & McKeon and Martin
Hansen. The contract went to Gra-
ham & McKeon.
Bids were read for extending the
Madison avenue sewer out furthe Ell
lfOu hdTQlH1dn q DleQFlChSOn anu
Johan Jensen. The job went to
Jensen.
To Pave KeaIny Avenue.
A resolution of intention to pave
Kearny avenue with bituminous ma
cadam was adopted.
A resolution was adopted, direct
ing the comptroller to sell ten forty
eight-inch cast iron pipe taken from
the sewer at the foot of Second
street. Alderman Cannon replied to
a couple of men who have written
letters to the press about this mat
ter. The alderm an said the change
in pipe had been made by order of
the State Sewage Commission and
the work had saved the city about
$4,000.
Phone for School No. B.
The city clerk was directed to
notify the N. Y. & N. ]. Telephone
Company to put a phone in school
No. 8, according to ordinance.
The finished bitulithic pavement
on Market street, from Madison ave-
nue. to Herbert street, was referred
to the commissioners of assessment
for final report and assessment.
Continued on page ~
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
MYSTERY AS To HOLE
THROUGH GLASS DOOR

Between and o'clock last night
some one put hole in the glass of
the door at Flynn & Mullen's under
taking establishment on New Bruins
wick avenue. The hole looks as If
it had been made by S2-calibre
cartridge.
No one in the vicinity heard shot
Tat the time it was supposed to have
been made, and no one was in the
place.
An effort was being made this
morning to try and locate the bullet
If such 1t was, inside the place.
The glass was scattered about f1f-
teen feet from the door. The glass
has started to crack in all directions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
men EMPLOYED AT POWERS
| PLANT BEGIN ACTIONS FOR BACK
PAY, WHICH is ABOUT ST 900
Lawyer Stricken Is Retained by Fifty
or More Workmen.

Nearly all the former employees of
the Powers Realty Construction &
Cement Company, of Spa Springs,
have started suit against the con
Germ for their pay, aggregating about
$1,000.
The plant was practically closed a
few days ago and 1t was said at the
office that the shutdown was due to
a difference Of opinion between stock
holders.
The men, numbering fifty or more,
were nearly all laid off and informed
that they would be paid on Monday.
Yesterday the men were not paid and
as a result they have engaged Joseph
e. Stricken to collect the money due.
Lawyer Stricken is starting a number
of suits in the local district court
against the Powers concern for fore
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06
WASHINGTONS
SHOW UP WELL
Perth Amhey Firemsn Have Large
Number Of Men Ia Line and
Receive Much Applause.
COUNTY SEAT IN GALA ATTIRE

New Brunswick, Oct. 6:-The city
is in the hands of the firemen and
until late tonight the firef1ghters and
their guests will make merry. Never
before was the city so profusely dec
GRATED and never were there so many
people at any local parade.
Nearly every hall and restaurant
In the city was engaged by the COM
panies as places to entertain their
guests and many of the firemen who
arrived last night filled the hotels
and boarding houses. While tb~
crowd is large it is an orderly or
although there is bound to be m
or less roughness this evening, n
the mardi gras is carried out.
Most of the apparatus of the visit
ing companies arrived yesterday af-
ternoon and last night, so as to be
in readiness when the two taps
sounded at $40 o'clock this morn
ing. which meant get ready. At 10
O'Clock three more taps were sound
ed and the various companies slowly
proceeded to Livingston avenue to
take their places in the line of
m arch.
The procession, which started a
few minutes after 10 o'clock, led by
a platoon of police, and the fire
patrol, with the carriages containing
the mayor and city officials follow
ing, made a sight which was ap-
plauded by thousands.
The parade was in two divisions
and, in the first, Washington Hose
Company, of Perth Amboy, march
ing ahead of the band for Neptune
Engine Company, made an excellent
appearance, having about 100 men
In line. The Washingtons were the
guests of Neptune, and were accom-
panied by the Raritan Band, of Rar-
itan. Voss' Band, Of Newark, for
lowed the Washingtons in the line
which made them more conspicuous
After completing the march, the
New Brunswick com panies took theii
guests to the various halls where
dinner was served. The feastins
lasted until late this afternoon and
everyone is in anticipation of the
celebration tonight.
The line of march was as follows
Form on Livingston avenue, right
resting on Delevan street; counter
march down Livingston avenue, to
George, to Albany, to Easton avenue,
to Wall street, to George, to Albany.
to Peace, to Burnet, to Hiram, to
Dennis, to Richmond, to Burnet, to
Commercial avenue, to George, to
Throop, to Sandford, to Remsen ave-
nue., to Townsend, to Lee, to Wei
ton, to Remsen, to George, to New,
to Codwise avenue, to Suydam, to
French, to Jersey avenue. to Sand
ford countermarch to French, to
James, to Somerset, to Easton ave-
nue., to Bartlett, to Stone, to College
avenue, to Somerset, to Nelson, to
Church, to Dennis and dismiss.
The parade was in charge of the
Board of Engineers of the Fire De-
partm ent, who had not forgotten a
single detail which would add to the
occasion. One of the features of
this evening is the thirty-second BIZ
ennial ball of Protection Engine
Company in Columbia hall. AT least
twenty dances have been dedicated
to the visiting companies and, until
early tomorrow morning, the place
will be a realm for dancers to the
music of Vickols s. Saundehalft's or
chestra, of Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-10-06

men and others Of the higher-salaried
men, to whom the Powers concern is
indebted to the amount of $500 or
more, in the aggregate.
About twenty-five laborers called
at Lawyer Stricker's office this
morning. They presented a pitiful
sight and appeared as though in need
of funds. Their claims range from
S5 upwards. Each had check
containing his number as evidence
that he had been employed at Spa
Springs. Some of the men said they
had left good Jobs to work for the
new concern, and now they are with
out positions.
AT the company's Office this morn
Ing 1t was stated that they expect to
straighten things out within a day or
so.