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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29

Senator Davis Of Mclean coun-
ty is opposed to institutions Gre
ated. for other purposes to main
tain normal departments. He
claims the present state normals
are able to care for all students
who wish to become teachers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29

. A bill has been introduced in
the senate to divide the state into
two Con gressional districts, making
the east half First and the west
half the Second district.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29

$4,000 to loan on land In Nc
Lean county. Your own terms.
Where Improvements are very
good, as low as 9 per cent. No de-
lay. lf you wish loan call at once.
Frank e. Funk, ist National Bank,
Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29
School Notes.

The examinations Of the state
high school board were taken by
the Washburn High School last
week. The papers were marked
by the teachers then sent to the
state board for re~marking. The
results according to the teachers
grades are as follows:
High School Smelling.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29
Wood For Sale.

LOO cords q stove wood for
sale at SITS per cord. Located
on Sec. 5-143-Sl at my saw mill
yard. .@..
Joseph Willets, Proprietor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-29

AS tnls was the middle ct the
year it was not expected that many
would come up to the requirements.
The High School has challenged
the Underwood High School to a
spelling contest.
A High School class in German
will be started in a few days.
Miss Pierce is the teacher.
A half year course in Elementary
Geology will be in charge of Miss
Darby. for the remainder Of the
year. n
a school entertainment will be
given at the Opera House on the
evening of Feb. %.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12
ONLY A BOY

Only boy with his noise and fun,
The veriest mystery under the Sun,
AS brimful of mischief and wit and
glee,
AS ever happy frame can be,
And as hard to manage rs what?
All me!
'Tis hard to tell,
Yet we love him we'll.
Only boy with his fearful tread,
Who cannot be driven, must be led:
Who troubles the neighbours dogs
and cats,
And tears more clothes and spois
more hats,
Than would stock a store
For year or more.
Only boy with his wild, strange WAYS.
With his idle hours or his busy days,
With his queer remarks and odd
replies,
Sometimes foolish and sometimes
wise,
Often brilliant for one of his size.
AS meteor hurled
From the planet world.
Only boy who will be a man,
II nature goes on with her first, great
plan,
If intemperauce, or some fatal snare,
Consplre not to rob US CT this our
heir,
Our blessing, our trouble, our care,
Our torment, our Joy,
"Only a boy
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12

system in the North, also? Federal
patronage is not handled any more
credit bly, in the Nor:k Il IN i'll the
South.
Maybe California started alien fuss
merely to afford the people chance
to get Abe Ruef off their minds.
The Senate proposes to allow the
Vice-President and Speaker $1,000 a
year for carriage hire. Why not buy
each an automobile and a yacht?
Battling Nelson wants to be a Chi
cago councilman. Nearly all pugilists
take the downward path.
New York gamblers are wondering
how people earn an honest living.
Judging from those messages the
Outlook's editorials will fill the entire
paper after March 4th.
Speaker Wadsworth, of New
York, takes up the challenge thrown
down by Governor Hughes on the sub
ject of nomination by primaries. The
subject is very important, and the dis
cuss1on On both sides should be led by
men of good standing and ability.
"Young Jim is rather eight and
youthful to measure swords with such
an intellectual and moral giant as the
governor, but ON the score of charac-
ter, he is all that could be desired.
We may expect spirited controversy.
Machine politics in New York is
beth strongly established and scien-
tIac, and any proposition to change
the old order for a new is resisted
with the might and main of the
machine of buth parties. Governor
Hughes has entered on the fight of his
life.
A bucolic member of the assembly
has introduced a bill in that body
creating chair in the University or
Henology, and providing an appropri
alton tor the maintenance of the same.
That member, should go home ano
scratch manure in barnyard.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12
Sample Copy Free. Advertisino Rates ar
Furnished on Application
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Today, throughout this country, the
centennial of the birth of Abraham
Lincoln has been observed by a people,
who have learned to recognize tn.
value of his services and sacrifices ar
time critical in the history of the
republic; when men of steel and
moral and patriotic stamina were
needed to preserve the national life.
Lincoln was a remarkable man. In
early life his condition was worse
than poverty. He had no education
after the fashion of the schools.
and struggled against untoward cir
cumstances in the requirement of book
learning, which fact. accounts for the
wonderful faculty of condensation of
expression and short pointed sentences
observed in his Gettysburg address.
which has become CLASH. for style
and brevIty.
He was an honest man and typi-
cal American, who lowered above the
politicians. for he had convictions and
would not sacrifice his integrity and
manhood for office and stood for the
best in the moral, social and political
life of the nation. He was a great
man, who filled every position with
credit to himself and those who
trusted in him. A kind man who
would rather cause smiles than tears
a christian man, who while making
no profession. believed in and prac-
ticed the Golden Rule of doing unto
others as he would that others should
do unto him, and God saw his worth
and gave him great responsibilities
and honor.
We're he alive today he would stand
for fighting chance for all and
would be found in opposition to trusts
and for the use of legislative powers
to protect the common people against
the business entertainments of wealth,
which is now despoiling them of their
rightful returns for labor and produc-
ton. He would be found a leader
among those standing for the best in
our civilization, trusting in the right
and contendlng for all that makes for
civic Righteousness.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12
THOUGHTS BY The WAY,

L Ii " ~ " Ii ~ II w n
jeff Davis of Arkansas, is a pro-
duct of the senatorial primary and
not product of which the people of
his state have reason to be proud.
There have been other senatorial pro-
ducts, of which the friends of the
primary law do not appear to be
proud. and are now trying to defeat
the will Of the people because they
were not successful at the primary
election. Such Inconsistency and in
sincerity demonstrate that they were
not honest and care nothing about the
people.
Nevada which has a population of
few thousand less than a fourth of
that in any Of the congressional dis
tricts IN this state. is Waiting around
with chip on it's shoulder ready for
row with Japan Congress should
spit on the miniature commonwealth
and blot it out of existence. From it's
admission into the Union in recon-
struction times for political purposes.
it has always been pucket borough
tor few wealthy men who sought
political honors.
The new democratic senator from
Oregon, elected by pledged repub-
lican legislature calls himself a
Roosevelt democrat. That is better
than being Bryan republican. 1t
demonstrates. however, that the prim-
airy election law has knocked party
lines, hell. west and crooked, and that
in the future party loyalty and service
is to count for nothing.
A bill has been introduced in the
Illinois legislature to so simplify the
law, that presidents will be of on use
and every man in that state can be
his own attorney and have foal for
client. No one will dispute the fact,
that we have too much law and so
many precedents that our law practice
has become farce and justice often
defeated and honest litigants deprived
of their rights. Law, at one time,
was the formulation of common sense,
but the less common sense now-a- days
the better. Judges and lawyers dis
agree often as to the Interpretation of
legal statement or statute law, in
consequence of such disagreements,
our supreme courts are overwhelmed
with cases that in many instances
might have been correctly decided by
sumeone possessed of common sense,
and justice done. Good common sense
on the bench is more valuable than
legal attachments. In the first, only
justice and right is considered in th.
other, president rules; and ru'es and
practice often send men out of court
who deserve protection.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS

The New England near-poets and
maiden ladies cannot forgive Poe for
having been great poet.
Of course, the South will BE- able
TO spare Mr.. Taft Icing enough TO en-
able him to attend his own Inaugural
ton.
Mr.. Taft's visit to Atlanta was a
plain indication of his friendship for
common people.
One of MIR. Peary's Eskimo buys is
preparing to make a search for the
Pole on his own account. It would be
just like some cheap piker to drag the
thing In while no one was looking.
No, why wouldn't it be a good idea
for Mr.. Taft to abolish the referee
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12

Should Senator Stephenson make
his report as to tho expenses Of the
primary elcsUion and supplement by it
farther reord of the amounts he con-
tribute to help the reform propagan-
da IN this state, 1t would be in
terestiaIg reading and show the mag
nitude of the gratitude of some men
who protited by his generosity. And
then, he might appear before the in,
vestig ating committee and take the
committee and the people into his
confidence telling them how he had
been goldbricked by the fellows who
have been huwlng for political purity
the better than thou fellow, who
have made, the political and fina ncial
condition of the state an hund.ez per
cent worse than under the old regime.
1t is however, d halfbreed fight aud
the cold guard, can look on and cry
"Sic-em-Tige sic EN- Rover. without
care as to which wins.
The laws passed in this country
are of no concern to the Japanese or
any otner foreign people who we do
to want as citizens, and the President
instead Of tearing his shirt, should
send to Japan message in which
there should be the sturdy independ-
en- e shown by James G. Blaine,
when secretary Of state, during the
controversy with Englnad relative to
fishig no the banks of Newfoundland
Tell them, that we will cut our bait
where we gol-iam please. We should
not submit to being bulIied or brow
beaten by the Japs. The Chinese
are excluded from Our shores by law
and they are more desirable than the
Jap, being more honest and trust
worthy, and the colored people in this
country although Americans have sep
grated schools and care in many of
the states in the Union. The Japs
are evidently seeking a pretext for
trouble and the sooner they make a
break the better Russ will like i,
and then get sven for the defeat by
the Japs in China.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12
ANTI TRUST LAW A FAILURE

ANTI TRUST LAW A FAILURE.
Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner
of corporations, in his annual report,
takes positive ground against the
existing law forbidding all comblna-
lions in restraint of trade. lie says
"There is an irresistible movement
toward concentration in business and
we must definitely recognize this as
an inevitable economic law. We must
also recognize the fact that industrial
concentration is largely already
accomplished in spite of statutory
prohibition. Recognizing these facts,
the aim of new legislation should be
to regulate rather than to prohibit
combinations. 1t is an obvious ab-
surdity to attempt to do both at the
same time, and prohibition has prac-
tically failed. Our present law for
bidding all combinations therefore
needs adaptation to actual facts. !"
He goes on to show that it is often
unjust to the good corporations and
and that it is easily evaded by the
bad ones. He strongly advocates the
enactment of laws for deficient pub
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12

Prof. and Mrs. O. Rolle rejoice
over the advent of a little son. who
came to their home on the est inst.
having come to fill the home with sun
shine.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12
The Wrestling N dtCh

In the wrestling match Tuesday
evening at the Turner opera house,
between Reinhold Schott of this city,
and Tom Connors of Milwaukee, our
home man proved the victor, laying
his man on the mat twice, and going
to the mat but once. Mr.. Schott ex-
hibited unusual strength for man of
hs size, was quick in action and show
ed good juiment in meeting the ad-
vances of his opponent showed himself
a wrestler not afraid to meet much
larger men on the mat.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12

The Milwaukee News (Dem.J says
land one of the worst things about
Uncle Ike's shameless spending of
money for his own selfish purpose, is
the blow that it has dealt to Wis
consin's reputation as state that
stands for high ideals to which be
formerly was devoted.
Yes, and think of it, Uncle Ike was
the banker for the reform movement
in this state and 1T Was through bis
financial liberaIity that it succeeded
and now he has his reward.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12

Only boy with his noise and fun,
The veriest mystery under the Sun,
AS brImful of mischief and WIT anc
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12
h. w. u. Notes

The third annual meeting of the
members Of tie Milwaukee North
western club, was held in the audito
rum of the Grace school at Milwaukee
on January 2S. Nearly one hundred
former students of the N. w. u.
representing multiuifariUus profess
slons,, and numerous friends CT the
alma mater, made the reunion a most
enjoyable affair. despite the inclement
weather. The faculty of the local
Institution was we'll repre- scented.
President A. +. Ernst, DIR. W. F
Notz, DR.. j. 81. OFT. Professor j
Moussa sand Prof C. Bolle, being
among the number present. A cordial
welcome was extended to them. Judge
J. Gewecke, president of the Chicago
Northwestern club, was also accorded
warm reception.
In order to assist the musical Or
CARNATIONS Of Northwestern, it was
unanimously agreed, that sum of
one hundred and fifty dollars be placed
in the hands of Pres. Ernst to be ex-
pended to the benefit of musical in
terests. Of this sum. fifty dollars
was given to the orchestra and one
| hundred to the band. In the name of
the musical organizations, Pres. Ernst
expressed hearty thanks for its
prompt action and assured the club
that it would be highly appreciated by
the entire student body. Instead Of
arranging concert this year, it was
resolved upon the motion of 0. Ernst,
to run montser excursion to Water
town the latter part IF May, in which
not only members Of the club will
| participate, but which every friend and
patron of the alma mater will be
urged to join. E A. Wurster, H.
Won Rohr, J. I. Lochner, j. Damman
and E. Karrer, prominent Milwaukee
business men, were elected officers of
the club for the ensuing year.
Vigorous action, beneficiary tC the
N. w. u. will be taken during the
coming year if the proposals and
plans of Pres. Wurster are carried in
to effect. Mr.. Kieckhefer briefly
pointed out the lack of a gymnasium
at the college, and urgently requested
every member of the club to assist
him in promoting this Improvement
1t is understood that the erection OF
a gymnasium at Watertown, will in
volve no less than $50, 900. The enter
tanning numbers of the program We're
introduced by DR.. Notz in very Or
iginal and humorous manner. Various
of the speeches, serious and other
wise, helped infuse additional spirit
to the gathering.
With 0. Plath as master of cere-
monies, an interesting program was
conducted at the N. W. u. chapel by
the Lyceum Literary society. The
program was as follows:-
Piano Solo: "The Dying Poet
Paul Peters
"Murder Will Out -
Carl Dornfeld
"Der Kordonist''
Ewald Kirst
Dialogue: "Das Wanderbuechle.
Edward Birkholz, Adam Petermann
1.-THE Mountain Castle
Walter Reinemann
defence of Hofer, the Tyrolese
PATRIOT
Otto Plath
'Dr WeIsse Schleier''
Rupert Bartz
"Des Saengers Fluch"
William Lutz
"John Maynard"
Carl Toepel
Piano Solo: "VaIse Chromatique'
Henry Koch
Prof. and Mrs. O. Rolle rejoice
over the advent of little son. who
came to their home on the est inst
having come to fill the home with sun
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-02-12

himself To tee coed Of society, and.
never departing from the principle,
spen1s his life in constant and cease
less exeztIon for the attainment of his
id al.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13
New Courthouse and JaIl.

Anson H. Smith last Wednesday morning received a telegram from Congressman Mark A. Smith, stating that the president had signed the bill providing for a courthouse and jail for Mohave county, and authorizing the board of supervisors to issue bonds in the sum of 3O,OOOS. This bill was be- fore congress the past year and was held up by speaker of the house Joseph Cannon, together with many other measures affecting this territory, New Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii.
 Now that Mohave county is in posi- tion to issue bonds for the building of courthouse and jail our board of super visors should lose no time in preparing the bonds and placing them on the market. It is thought that a large premium will be secured in the plac- ing of the bonds, and already a jail constructing firm has agreed to take the bonds at a good figure. The building of both jail and courthouse is a necessity long recognized by the people of Mohave county and many grand juries have recommended that some action should be taken to pro vide better protection for prisoners and safety for public records. The present buildings are a disgrace to a county of wealth and importance of Mohave, and when the new buildings are completed we hope they will be in keeping with our importance as one of the largest counties of the United States. But the sum of 20,000S will not give us the building that Mohave county needs, and we hope our citizens will at once petition the legislature for larger appropriation, say 3O,OOOS more, so that a building to meet the needs of the county for the next twenty years can be erected. We have board of supervisors capable of doing the work honestly and well and it is up to the people to give them the work to do.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13
Statehood Bill to Pass.

Representative Watson, of Indiana, the republican whip in the house, in- formed the president Thursday last that the statehood bill for the admis- sion of New Mexico and Arizona as states would pass the house Monday, under suspension of the rules, which would allow of no debate. It is ex- pected that the senate will pass the bills Wednesday and that the pres ident will sign them at once. The bill provides for the assembling of a constitutional convention within four months after the passage of the bills. In that event it is probable that an election will be held in June and that the constitutional convention will as semble at Phoenix or Prescott within two weeks after the date of election. The president will have to approve the constitution that will be adopted, after which there will be an election for state and judicial officers, as well as congressman and later senators. All this will come to pass before fall and when the next congress assemblies in December of this year Arizona will have three representatives to look after her welfare in the congress of the United States.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13
lincoln Centenary.

A special program, the Lincoln centennial, will be rendered in the M. E. church Sunday evening, Feb. II, 1909 Services to begin promptly at 7:3O. At the conclusion of the program, the Pastor will deliver an address; subject: The Religion of Abraham Lincoln. Special music is being prepared for the occasion, everybody cordially invited to attend.
 T. R. RAGSDALE, Pastor.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13

John Boyle, Jr., was called to St Louis last Tuesday night, where he is defendent in a suit involving 40,OOOS. This suit grew out of the sale some time ago of the Gro Plata mine, Mir. Boyle having been the principal pro- motor of the deal. Those who know say that there is no basis for the suit and that Mir. Boyle is sure to win.
 Lovin x Witkers are having a big White steamer built for Use on the roads out of Kingman. It is their ir- tention to keep the machine for pri- vate as well as public use, believing that a motor car will be one of the necessities of this section within the next few months. Kingman needs speedy communication with the mil = ing camps and a motor car capable of carrying eight or ten passengers will solve the problem.
 Howard H. Watkins returned Tues day last from Parker, where he looked over the business and other prospects of that section. He believes that place is destined to become a rich agricultural as we'll as mining country and that those who get in there now will hit it rich. A town has been laid out on the Colorado Indian reservs- tion, while across the river, in Califor- mia, another town site has been laid of by Needles people. This latter town is about seven miles distant from the Colorado river and on the line of the proposed Arizona & California railroad. While there will be some rivalry between the town of Bouse and Parker the latter place has the advan- tage of being on the Colorado river and an ideal place for town. Bouse has the advantage of being nearer the mines.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13
Information Wanted.

The sister and daughter of Olef Bergman are anxious to learn of the whereabouts of Olef Bergman, who was last heard from in September last, and was employed in the mines near Kingman. Any information locating him will be thankfully received.
 Address, VIM. E. WHEELER,
 Idaho Falls. Idaho.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13

The New England and Clifton Cop per company this week moved its ,ffice from Clifton to the mines for the reason that the most of the business is transacted at the mines and much time can be saved that is now wasted in travelng. One of the other changes in the office is the resignation of c. w. Wacaser, who at present has charge of the office work. His resig- nation takes place as soon as another man can be secured. Development work has been cut off to some extent at the Copper king the past week, on account of the building of the new aerial tram, but there is still a good force employed. So far the Antietam is still closed, although the water is being kept out of the workings, and no doubt it will only be short time until ore shipments will be resumed. Cop per Era.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13

Mems suits at cost.
 LovIN & WITHERS.
Mohave County miner., 1909-02-13

The following letters remain un- called for in the Kingman postoffice: T. H. Delavan 3, Frank BlaIr, Jesse Carr, Joseph Roland, O. Bergman, Thos. s. Adams, Fred Bozarth, c. S.. Raymond, T. A. Robinson, R. P. Cald- well. A. s. York.