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La Junta tribune., 1909-01-16
Uncle Sam Insists
Upon Carrying . Big Stick.

The Administrations foreign policy
has exemplified well this year 4 fn-
vorite saying of the president. "Speak
softly. but carry a big stick" This
nation has preserved good feeling to-
ward other nations. but at the same
time has sent its battleship feet to the
antipodes and devoted much thought
and money to navy and army better
ments.
March II at Magdalena bay the
fleet ended its voyage around the
Horn. In command of Evans. and was
wildly welcomed all along the coast to
San Francisco. Evans then gave up
the command to Sperry. and on July
: the fleet sailed from San Francisco
on Its record breaking naval practice
cruise. visiting Hawaii, New Zealand.
Australia. japan. China and the Phil
ippines before the years end.
The war department changed heads
July !. Luke e. Wright succeeding
Taft.
On May 5 the state department con-
cluded five year arbitration treaty
with Japan. On Nov. 30 notes were
signed containing an agreement with
Japan for concert of action In main
tanning the status quo In the orient. a
virtual alliance.
The treasury in January had den-
cit Of $1OOOO.OoO. which grew to $780,
100000 by the end Of the fiscal year.
The postofice department. by order
Of the president, ruled that papers In
foreign languages must submit trans
lations and authorized postmasters to
exclude papers containing Indictment
to murder. arson and treason. In May
the parcel limit to England was raised
to eleven pounds. and Oct. the postal
rate to that country was lowered to
cents. later the same to Germany.
On Aug. IA the president appointed a
commission. headed by Professor l.. II
Bailey Of Cornell. to gather data look.
ing to betterment of farm life.
May IL to Is at the White House the
first conference of state governors and
noted men met the president to dis
cuss the conservation OF national re-
sources. the conference making new
element Of national unity. This body
reassembled Dec. 8 and approved a
great scheme Of waterways by bond
issue.
La Junta tribune., 1909-01-16
Old World Rulers
Had = Nerve RackinS Year.

GREAT BRITAIN.-The government
Of King Edward began the year with
a program Of radical Legislation. in
cluding old age pensions, frankly In
tended as a sop to socialism, which
showed signs of rapid growth along
with the increase of the vast army of
the unemployed. Asquith took the
reins April 5. when Premier Banner
man retired on account Of continued
Illness. Asquith carried through the
age pension bill July 20. the plan Of
which Is $1.25 week to all over sev
enty years Of age whose income Ii un-
der $50 a year. to take effect Jan. I,
1909 The Asquith government encoun-
tered boisterous campaign for wo-
man suffrage, the sunragettes organiz-
ing huge parades and rushes on the
parliament to attract attention, many
women choosing prison terms rather
than give bonds to keep the peace.
Alarm over the signs of coming revolt
throughout India has increased. with
numerous acts Of violence against the
ruling Britons. CANADA felt the ef
fects Of the American depression In
decreased exports and in halt In her
industrial development. The general
elections Oct. % sustained the Laurier
government. A great historical pag-
cant marked the tefcenteuary Of Que
bee. the Prince Of Wales attending.
GERMANY. - The German people
will remember the year 1908 a. mark
ing the end Of their kaiser's absolute.
personal rule and the beginning Of
ministerial responsibility to the reichs-
tag. This revolution through the
power Of public opinion voiced in the
radical press and in parliamentary ac-
tion Of nearly all parties came to
head In October. the occasion Of the
outburst being an authorized inter
view In the London Telegraph in
which the kaiser told Of his refusal to
Join . secret coalition against England
during the Boef war and Of sending
war plans 70 IL queen- Il was lflks
~ 1ooe neEuW. h Ra1chpeng cnf1o1
La Junta tribune., 1909-01-16
Rays Of Hope Follow
Year Of Business Distress.

Everything Is relative. While busi-
ness conditions In this country are
still far from what they were two
years ago. the end Of 1908 presents an
encouraging outlook in comparison to
that which capital and labor faced
last January. Then 33SOOO freight cars
were idle, Thousands Of mills and fac
tories were closed. at least 10000
wage earners were unemployed. other
millions worked on part time or at re-
duced wages, goods on hand could not
be sold at profit. railroad and indus
trial stocks were battered in price al
most beyond recognition. and Mt high
rates Of interest little money could be
enticed from hiding. Fear possessed
the business community on the eve Of
q presidential campaign In which both
the old parties were considering radi-
cal measures for soaring OF the bogJ
Of socialism. Processions Of the un-
employed marched in the larger cities
and gnvs authorities case Of nerves.
a tRus nanbsf of STRIKES resaita1
La Junta tribune., 1909-01-16
Sterling iIsbhit; b,,l wa. advanced BY

Sterling liability bill was advanced BY
the majority and passed unanimously
In both houses This holds Interstate
carriers liable fSr injuries to employ
ees and aboiishes the rule barring
compensat tion when the negligence of
q fellow employee can be proved.
The Democratic filibuster was met
by gag rule and daily recess until
the ma nJority had accomplished Its
purpose. This included provision for
two new battleships instead OF the
four urged by the president, higher
pay for army officers ard privates aud
liability law to protect employees In
the service Of the government. The
house failed to pass the antl-injunc-
tion and antitrust amendment to the
Sherman law desired by the president
In the interest Of labor. "In God We
Trust was restored to the gold coins.
The total appropriations Of the SEES
sion reached the record figure Of 81
eO4. .OOO.S94
Congress reassembled Dec. and re-
ceived the final Roosevelt message, In
which executive control of legalized
trusts was advocated and judges were
urged to heed the will OF legislators ac-
cording to present day standards. A
bitter controversy arose over one pas
sage which intimated that congress-
had confined the secret service to the
treasury department because members
did not want to be investigated. The
senate moved an investigation Of the
secret service. and the house demanded
proof Of the presidents assertions.
La Junta tribune., 1909-01-16

INK. were arrested for tine m1Buse oI
over a million Of the bank funds. In
June they were sentenced to ten years
each. On May William Montgom-
cry, cashier OF the Allegheny National
bank. was accused of diversions which
ultimately ran up to 81 .35O,0 900, includ-
ing some state funds. He was SEN
fenced to fifteen years In prison.
Keniucky's tobacco Night Riders
made additional raids In spite Of tho
troops sent out To check them. and ON
Oct 20 band OF dispOssessed squat
ters on Reelfoot lake, Tennessee. kid
naped Captain Rankin and Colonel
Taylor Of Trenton. They hung the
former. but the latter escaped BY
swimming the lake. Troops were call
ed out. and many arrests were made.
The most serious race riots Of the
year occurred at Springfield. ILL.,. Aug.
II and Is, when wild mob killed
nine persons. injured eighty and burn
ed houses occupied by negroes Troops
were called out and the leaders
brought to justice.
The last of the Idaho cases against
miners officials ended with the ac-
quittal Of George A. Pettibone In jan
uary. Harry Orchard, the confessed
murderer Of Governor Steunenburg.
whose testimony implicated the min
ers. received death sentence. which
later was commuted to life term.
Caleb Powers. four times tried In
eight years for the murder of Governor
Goebel. was pardoned by Governor
Wilson OF Kentucky.
Williams news., 1909-02-20
Wheeler Will Resign

No matter whether the ultimate result of the fight on the rangers in the legislature should be the reten- tion of the service, Harry Wheeler, captain of the ranger force, will tender his resignation to the gov ernor. Already he has tentatively resigned, but, awaiting an answer to telegram sent to Phoenix, he has not formally rendered his res ignation to the governor.
 Captain Wheeler's attitude at present is this: In letter and tel egram to Hon. Ben Goodrich, Co., chise countY's representative in the upper house. Captain Wheeler vol unteers to appear before a commit tee, and under oath, answer any questions or meet any charges that may be, or may have been, brought against the rangers. He takes this step because he believes the people of southern Arizona want the ranger service continued; and further, he believes that the democratic vote
Williams news., 1909-02-20

against the rangers is the result of a misunderstanding or a possible distortion of facts. And in order that it may not appear that he is actuated in this acton by reasons of personal nature, he has told MT. Goodrich that no matter what might be the outcome of his ap- pearance before a committee he will at once tender his resignation Tombstone Prospecter.
Williams news., 1909-02-20
Some Traits of Abraham Lincoln

An extraordinary amount of lit. erary matter is pouring out on the life and character of Abraham Lincoln, the centennial of whose birth was celebrated throughout the union in such an impressive manner last week. Truly, Lincoln is living force not only in his own cnurtry, but in the world, and the more the nations move toward free institutions the more powerful his example is felt to be in the af- fairs of men. The reasons for this growth of influence must be sought in a rare breadth of qualities, for many famous men have been iden- tified only with their own period, and some of the greatest renown, like Napoleon, seem to posterity to be a warning rather than guiding and sheltering beacon light. An analysis of Lincoln is profoundly instructive and helpful. not only to his fellow-A but to other races that ask for liberty.
Williams news., 1909-02-20
ASSOCIATIONS ASKED FOR

That the resignation of the mem- bers of the territorial fair commis- sion have been requested by Gov ernor Kibbey was practically con firtned, this morning, although the governors office has no statement to make, either affirming or deny ing the report.
 J. c. Adams, president of the commission. received the governors official request for his resignation this morning. When seen by a Gazette reporter be said: II have nothing particular to say, only that my resignation has been called for and l am given to understand that the other two members, B. A. Pack ard and H. c. Lockett, have also been requested to resign. l have about two years yet to serve."
 When asked whether he would extend his resignation as requested, Mir. Adams said: "I do not know that the request necessarily means that 1 will resign and 1 do not care to state what will do. There is a
Williams news., 1909-02-20

lot of hard work connected with the duties of the commission. 1 was not surprised to receive the request from the governor. for 1 under stood that my resignation would be called for"
 From this conversation the aver age person might be left in doubt as to whether Mir. Adams will take this opportunity offered to step gracefully down and out or try to remain on the lid. Usually in such cases, where the term of office has not expired, the one having the ap- pointive power removes the unde- sirable member from office, at the same time making public his req sons for so doing.
 In connection with this call for resignations it will be remembered significa ntly the complaint which many horsemen made during the last territorial fair and the gossip that the racing events favored cer- tain horses and friends of members of the commission, and also the two grand circuit drivers who were here with strings of fast animals There were other complaints voiced re garding the general management of the fair, the cutting down of pre- miums to Arizona stock and poul try and putting too much money into racing This general criticism did not seem to extend to Commis- sioner Lockett or to Secretary Kirk, however, for in the discharge of his duties he made a record for eff ciency and capacity to systematic work.
 Another kick that was registered following the fair was that the pay ment of premiums was unnecessa- rily delayed on account of Mr. Packard not coming to Phoenix to sign the warrants. During the in terim many business men and oth- CTS interested beseiged the clerks office daily to know why the mat ter was hanging fire when the money was in the exehecquer to pay the bills.
 The governor has made no state ment as to the reasons for the res ignations of the commission The other members could not be seen today and their friends had no ink ling as to what view they would take of the matter.-Gazette, Feb.12.
Williams news., 1909-02-20
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 Bear in mind, please that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is not secret or patent medicine, against which the most intelligent people are quite naturally averse, because of the uncertainty as to their composition and harmless character but is a MEDICINE OF KNOWN COMPOSE TIoN, full list of all it's ingredients being printed, in plain English, on every bottle wrapper. An examination of this list of ingredients will disclose the fact that it is nOn-alcOhOllc Tn US composition, chemlc- ally pure, triple-refned glycerne taking the place of the commonly used alcohol, in it's makeup. In this connection it may not be out of place to state that the uFavorite Prescription" of Dr. Pierce is the only medicine put up for the cure of woman'S peculiar weaknesses and ail ments, and sold through druggists, all the ingredients of which have the un- animouS endorsement of all the leading medical writers and teachers of all the r~n1 c-,,lD -!C nfr hot too as remedies for the ailments for which 8Favorite Prescription" is recommended.
 A little book of these endorsements will be sent to any address, postpaid, and absolutely free if you request same by Buffalo. N. Y.
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Williams news., 1909-02-20
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1909
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS

One of the important measures of financial legislation that is ex- pected 10 come before congress during it's present session is a bill to establish postal savings banks in this country. The proposition has been strongly favored by President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Meyer, and has been the subject of widespread discussion for some time.
 Reduced to it's simplest terms. postal savings banks scheme would mean that the government would provide the opportunity to the people for making savings deposits in the postofices.
 These deposits would draw in terest at certain rate, the same as in savings banks. but no one per- son would be allowed to have an account in excess of 5000.
 One of the principal arguments in favor of the plan is that the de- posits would have the government back of them and that the deposit ors would be assured of the abso- lute safety of their money.
 On the other hand, 1t has been pointed out that there would be an objectionable feature, in that the plan would tend to concentrate an immense amount of money in the sub-treasuries of the United States and keep it out of the regular chan nels of trade. It is on this ground, chiefly, that the measure is being opposed.
 In his last annual message to congress, President Roosevelt re- newed his former recommendation for the establishment of postal sav- ings banks. The object is to en courage thrift and economy in wage earners and persons of small means.
 Advocates of the plan point to the fact that reports to the comp troller of the currency show that in fourteen states the deposits in savings banks amount to $3,59O,- 245, ,402, or 9S.4 per cent of the en- tire deposits in those states, while in the remaining tbirtytwo states there are are only $7O,3O9,5 ,543, or 1.6 per cent. This is taken to show that there are still many localities where sufficient opportunity is not given to the people to deposit their earnings. The result is that money is kept in hiding or unemployed.
 While there are 1.453 sayings banks in the United States, there are more than 62 900 postoffices, of which 10000 are money order offices, in which deposits would be accepted under the proposed plan Albuquerque Journal.
Williams news., 1909-02-20
PLENTY LAND FOR HOMES

lDOuSdnuS Oi acres Ol lauu III lue southwest are open to settlement and other reservations will be thrown open to settlement in the near future. Many customers and residents of the southwest, who have resided here a number of years without taking advantage of the opportunity of filing upon gov ernment land, are now making in- quiry concerning the same.
 A synopsis of the homestead laws. showing how they may be obtained, and the cost of the same, with information of benefit before dealing with the government land offices. follows:
 All men and unmarried women aver 21 years of age, who are the heads of families, who are not owners of more than 16O acres of land, who are citizens, or have de- clared their intention to become citizens of the United States are qualified to make a homestead entry.
 Not later than six months from date of entry the claimant must establish his residence upon the land and after 14 months from date of entry, if he has resided upon and cultivated the land for IA months, can commute or pay for the land at the rate of $125 an acre, when claimant will receive patent to the land from the government.
 If claimant does not wish to commute he can reside continuously upon the land for five years and upon filing proof that he has done so, will receive a patent to the land.
 If foreign born, take your certti6- cate of natura liza ton or declaration of intention (first papers.) If the land seeker has not made declara ton of intention he should attend to it before going to the land office If he came to the United States be- fore he was IS gears of of age and his father has taken out papers then he should take his fathers papers.
 Soldiers and sailors who served in the rebellion, the Spanish or Phil ippine wars, are entitled to have the time of their services not exceeding four years, counted as residence upon the land.
 Soldiers and sailors and their widows should take certificates of discharge for each enlistment.
 The widow of a deceased soldier or sailor who never used his home stead right, can make a soldiers entry upon the same conditions as the soldier if living. If the widow of a deceased soldier has died or again married, his minor children. through a guardian, can make a soldiers homestead entry.
 If homestead claimant dies the land goes to the widow, if he leaves one; if not, to his heirs. Neither the widow nor his heirs are required to live on the land, but must keep up the improvements.
 If a claimant has complied with the law in good faith he has the right to offer for sale and sell his right and improvements and such offer is TO ground for contest.
 The relinquishment may be en- dorsed upon his receivers receipt or made upon proper blank form, and acknowledged the same as deed The receivers receipt should be at trached, or, if lost, affidavit to that effect should be made.
Williams news., 1909-02-20
VOTERS MUST BE EDUCATED

A bill relating to the qualification of voters and amending that part of the election laws with reference to registration, voting and challeng- ing, introduced by Hampton, has passed the council. The bill pro- vides that the voter, besides pos sessing the usual qualifications, shall be resident of the territory for one year and of the precinct for 30 days. Unless he is blind he shall be able to read the constitu- ton of the United States in En- glish. He shall be able to write his own name. Idiots, insane per- sons and those who have been con- victed of crime cannot vote.
 General or special elections shall be preceded by a registration of voters, the order for which must be published by the board of super visors at least 60 days before the election. The machinery of the registration shall be very much the same as it now is, but the applicant for registration must have the above described personal qualifications. One offering to vote is subject to challenge on the following grounds:
 First-That he is not the person whose name appears on the register.
 Second-That he has not resided within the territory for one year next preceding the election.
 Third-That he has not resided within the county or precinct for 30 days next preceding the election.
 Fourth-That he has before voted that day.
 Fifth-That he has been con- victed of felony.
 Sixth-That he has made a bet on the result of the election.
 Seventh-That not being pre- vented by physical disability from so doing he is unable to read the constitution of the United States in the English language in such man. ner as to show ne is neither prompt ed nor reciting from memory or is unable to write his name.
 Upon challenge being made, the one so challenged may, if he so elect, be at once sworn to answer fully and truly all such questions as may be put to him by the in- spector; provided, such questions are pertinent and material to the challenge made; and if, after such examination, a majority of the board shall be satisfied that the challenge is not true, the one chal- leuged shall be permitted to vote, else not, and if such challenge be upon the seventh ground specified the party challenged shall be re- quired to read any section of the constitution of the United States that may be designated by the in spector. and may be required to write his name and if thereupon a majority of the board shall be sat istied that the challenge is not true, the one challenged shall be permitted to vote. else not"
 DECICkIATInkIC hCXEn EnD
Williams news., 1909-02-20

Any time you want your clothes or shoes fixed in a hurry don't fail to send for Jess Franklin, who will call for and deliver them any day in the week.
Williams news., 1909-02-20

WILLIAMS LODGE, NO. 15, l. O. O. F. meets w every Wednesday night at 80 o'clock in I. O. O. F. hall. Visiting brethern cordially invited.
 J. II. Ellis. N. G.
 John Klock, V.
 H. A. Hicks, Sec'y. " Joseph Blumberg, Treas. WILLIAMS REBEkAH LODGE No. 10, meets every Friday night at 30 in I. O. O. F. hall
 Mrs. K. w. Williams, N. G.
 Miss Julia Sughrue, V. G.
 Mrs Harriette Adams, Sec.
 Mrs. Lizzie Kennedy. Ire as
Williams news., 1909-02-20
SOCIETIES..

GRAND CANYON ENCAMPMENT, No. ', - l. O. O. F. Meets every other Saturday evening at l. O. O. F. hall. Visiting brethern cordially invited.
 H. A. Hicks. c. P.
 J. D. Raudebaugh, s. W.
 J. H. HudsOn Scribe.
 Wm. Mccartney, Treas.
Williams news., 1909-02-20

egySe WILLIAMS
 ~2S No. 751, Meetings held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in each month. Visiting brethern invited.
 J. D. Raudebaugh, F. W. P.
 FEE. Fousha. W. F.
 H. c. Sanders w. V. P.
 w. Mccartney, w. Sec.
 J. H. Hudson, w. Treas. GRAND CANYON LODGE No. 14, K. of P, V Meets every Thursday evening in I. O. O. F. hail. Visiting brethern cordially welcomed.
 F. E. Fousha. C. c.
 A. D. Adams, N.C.
 K. M Reese K. of R. and s. PROFESSIONAL. MAC DONALD ROBINSON
 NOTARY PUBLIC and FIRE INSURANCE Office in Arizona Central Bank. Williams. Ariz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
Poultry, Eggs, Etc.

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