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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-22
A GRAND POSSIBILITY.

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PH his lectures delivered last fall before the
nHI I University of Copenhagen, DIR. Nicholas
Xxi ! Murray Butler attempted an analysis Of
49, the unifyng forces which make the people
uc&K&NI Of the United States OF North America a
kScnsGt homogeneous people, despite the wide ex-
tent OF the territory which they are
spread and the constant infusion OF immigrants from
nearly all the countries In the world.
These unifying forces are many such as the press.
the free schools and language but Dr. Butler
lays particular strength upon the play economic
exchanges throughout the length and breadth Of the
land II any political economist in seeking an nlustra-
ton of the benefits OF absolute freedom OF trade he can
not ind better than is In States
The wisdom of the founders the nation was manifest
In providing that business the inhabitants me
different States should not be hampered by ce~tom
houses or custom duties
This as DIR. Butler points out tends to make every
American the customer OF every other American and
brings them in close touch though they dwell
Of miles apart The multiplying and perfecng Of means
greatly accelerated the unfyng process but these ia
cites are existent in Europe and there the unfyng
progress has not been anything like that United
States.
These observations suggest the inquiry as to what
would happen to the people of the United States and
Canada If all trade obstacles between two countries
were completely removed The possibilities are vast
and It does not require vivid gination pic
ture the benefits that would the vast resources
OF both countries could be commercially ndustriay
combined and welded for the good OF the whole.
Slightly differing political institutions would not be
serious bar TO unity II there complete freedom OF
exchanges from the gulf the Arctic
Us Journal
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-22

When people OF 80 marry, they mar
~ for companion or a home. or for
some ono to wait on them. They talk
about marrying for love- but that feel
ing is crowded out by rheumatism by
the time people are 20.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-22

W. W. Jacobs. the English hume,
list, relates the following story: II
was looking at butcher shop display
when the butcher came out and said to
an old man: Henry, want you. :
What do you wantY the old man
asked. Why said the butcher. 'fll
give you shilling and a Joint OF meat
n you'll kiIl all the fiies In my shop
al right said the old man. Give
me the shilling first and the meat aft.
erward.' The butcher handed out the
shilling. Then the old man asked for
a stick about yard long. This was
brought him. He grasped Il firmly.
went to the doorway and said: Now
turn 'em out, ono at n time"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-22

sbIe for its framework Nevertheless In
obtaining uniformity in such laws has confined
largely TO States that seeking It independently
upon their own motion That Is to say not many States
have been found ready to make large changes pre-
vousy contemplated in their existing laws In order to
conform to the code recommended by the congress OF
1906 Pennsylvania is a In point We do know
that the laws OF the State sandalousy though
they must offer reasonable opportunity OF matrimonial
freedom without great publicity We do not hear OF
Pennsyvanians seeking foreign divorces much. do
hear OF many noisome public scandals where divorce
is the only issue IN family quarrel The social
dals Of the Pennsylvania rich that get much noorety
generally complicated with crime exploited By the
press agents OF actresses.
The uniform code OF the national congress preserves
most OF the standard for divorce except nco-
patablllty OF temperament That Is they allow divorce
for almost every except that both parties
want a change Nevertheless the law violent
ly opposed at recent meeting Of the Philadelphia Law
Association mainly because It requires open trial OF
and forbids remarrage in some cases until
after Others opposed the bill because recog
nized divorces granted In other States The extremists
on both sides likely to kill i-AInneapols Tribune
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-22
OFFICE HOLDING AS A BUSINESS.

he complaint is frequently made, and with
plenty Of justification. that cities counties
and States too often ntrust their affairs
to men who have not made a success n
IETSX7H2I their business As one newspaper has
eEzess9I1 expressed it: Municipal administration
is nothing less than commercial admnistra-
ton. with the ledger in millions where in ordinary bust
ness 1t Is in thousands And yet the ability shake
hands and jolly rather than to business deter
mines the selection Of who to handle tremen-
dous Of other peoples money Deliver from the
municipal statesman who has handled could
not ably handle than 20 Of his own money!
The point is well made, though It should not
be intended to bar the non-taxpayer from a hand In
municipal government While 1t is proper that non
taxpaying class should have vote in municipal govern
men only at the ballot box but In city councils
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-22

We have noticed that preacher a
nearly always great man 70 shst ,
hand
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-22
UNIFORM MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE LAWS.

HERE is no plain sailing for the uniform
marriage and divorce laws framed by the
national congress Of 1906. Some States
had Appropriated uniformity by framing
laws on this model before the congress We
may assume that It took as many features
that were common TO existing laws as nos
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
BE FAIR OR FIGHT.

After reading the leading editorial
in last weeks Sentinel" which ap
peared under the startling head of
100000 Gone Forever" we wonder
ed why it was necessary to announce
that it stood for the building up Of
the county," and to tell your patrons
it would be "the acme of ingratitude
if we did not stand by them;" while
pondering over the matter we could
not help but think of the words OF
Edward Moore, Honesty needs no
pains to set itself off" And suddenly.
like flash, the reason came to US,
as we recalled that an advertisement
of the Baltimore Retailers Association
had recently appeared in our columns,
and we then realized that the sordid
and ignoble object of all this self
praise was to injure US. This adver-
tisement, which was Objectionable to
our merchants, was seen by everyone
who read our paper, though not by all
VI IAO0O VIM ICdO yOoIo, AOl oIO
one know, except small number of
whom you were one, that it had been
inserted without the knowledge of
the Board of Directors or single ex-
ecutive officer of the company, and
when discovered it was at once with
drawn and the employee guilty of the
indiscretion, discharged.
OF course you had a perfect
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
THE COMING LEGISLATURE.

The people of Maryland having
again confided to the Democratic
party the control of our state govern
ment, by giving the party a large ma
jority in the legislature, will, with
the aid of the Democratic Governor
be expected to enact such legislation
as will promote the highest interests
of the people of the state, and pre-
vent the passage of such bills as
would, If enacted into law, be detri-
mental to the public interest.
The recent Democratic state conven-
ton, which was in many respects a
most notable body, adopted platform,
embodying the views of the party upon
the public questions which were at
the time, engaging the attention of
the people.
The platform was conservative and
clear and evinced the progressive
spirit of the party, and was the basis
of the discussions during the cam
paign. 1t is not necessary here to
recapitulate the various items Of the
platform, for every member of the
legislature is expected to be familiar
with them.
1t is enough for us to say, that the
people throughout the state, who sup
ported our party and gave us such a
splendid victory, will expect our rep
resentatives an Annapolis, in con-
nection with the Governor, to carry
out every platform pledge in good
faith, and to do it promptly upon the
assembling of the legislature. What
the Republican party proposes to do
in the coming General Assembly, we
do not know, and really do not care.
They are in such a minority that the
responsibility of legislation does not
rest upon them, nor are they in posi-
tion to be obstructive. But in view
of the large majority which our party
has, the responsibility for proper leg
islation does rest upon us, and this
responsibility will doubtless be met.
All that we wish to emphasize in this
article is, that as a Democratic news
paper, and anxious for the success of
the Democratic party, we want to see
every pledge Of the party fulfilled to
the letter. Less than that would be
wrong in principle and wretched in
policy.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19

per bushel to be $0.638, and the cost
of production per acre $3.50. These
figures may not be correct for Carroll
county, but are useful as matter OF
illustration, and so employing them
we find, by calculation, that raising l6
bushels per acre we make 1892; by
raising 20 bushels we make $4.SI.
Thus we see that we get as large a
net profit from one crop of 20 bushels
as two crops of 16 bushels, and that
we lose on a crop of twelve. lt-don't
pay then to cultivate large acreage
of rundown soils; more money will
be made by replenishing and plant
ing less. In other words, we should
try and make two stalks of wheat
corn, and grass grow where we now
raise one To do this we must change
| present methods and use those that
have been found successful else
where We are not familiar with
them and must learn. The Agricul-
tural Department has done much with
! its Experiment Stations and Bulletins
! but the farmer is hard headed indi-
yidual and usually las to see before
he believes Hence. the great value
CT Mr. Hills suggestion of the govern
ment starting model farms in each
community, it could put one in prac-
tically every county of the United
| States for the cost of two dread
noughts" We like to have the biggest
snd best of everything, but battleships
without food for the men to man them
would be useless. We must stop vast
ing and learn how to save, and to help
us in doing this, the government
should stop building battleships, if
necessary, and give US model farms,
The strength of a nation can come
only from the soil. Let us then de-
vote more attention to the care and
conservation of the earth we possess,
and let the government aid us in do
| ing it.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
$50 MINERS DEAD.
Bodies Lie Buried Beneath Thousands
of Tons of Earth

Cherry, ILL.,, November 15.-The $50
or more miners who were entombed
in the ST. Paul coal mine by Satur-
days fire are dead. Some of the
bodies lie buried beneath thousands
of tons of earth which caved in upon
them, and it is doubtful whether many
of the bodies can ever be recovered.
This was the opinion expressed to-
night, when rescue work was tempor-
arily abandoned. Fires in the mine
which broke out with renewed fierce
ness early today made further de-
scents by rescuers impossible.
Fans employed in an effort to carry
fresh air and life down to the inlpris-
oned men served only to enliven some
embers, which sprang into flames.
Soon the heat and smoke became so
dense that it was necessary again to
seal the mouth of the hosting shaft,
and the men down there, whatever
their condition, are locked in as eff
fectiye1y as In dungeon.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19

right, if you thought it fair
to comment upon all the facts. But
you had no right to indirectly criti-
else a part of our actions, conceallng
from your readers that this paper ha<
done all it could to remedy the mis-
take; you had no right to deceive the
public and lead it to believe that we
were trying to injure the business OF
our community, when you knew II
was false 1t was trick, which 1s
at most a mean thing"
And worst of all you hoped by your
deceit, to irjure US and aid yourself;
expected, by concealment OF the
truth, 10 aleinate our friends and
arouse 2 feeling of resentment against
us among our merchants; and this
from a paper which, we are informed
agreed also to publish the same ad-
yertisement after the election; from a
paper, which has always been treated
by us with kindress and courtesy
We have ever been friendly to you
save where politics were concerned,
yet, in attempting TO carry out your
despicable purpose, you had not the
courage to tell the public frankly
whom ycu .icc1t or the real object OF
your attack, but sought by base in
uendos to stab US in the back.
Now we have said enough, perhaps
more than is necessary, concerning
your behavior; but, our indignation is
always aroused by duplicity. We are
sorry you acted this way, though may
be you couldn't help it, and will say
nothing more than is required to state
our future attitude, which is; that we
desire to live in peace and have you
stand with us, fearlessly for all that
tends to promote the moral, material,
social and business welfare Of the
citizens of our town, county and State.
When it comes to their political inter
ests we wish to be at war, as this pa
per stands for the principles OF De-
mocracy, and you do not. Under
such circumstances our association
would be improper. Nothing is ever
gained by trimming, principles can
not be compromised.
It is for you to decide upon ou.'
future relationship. II it is to be
friendly, standing shoulder to shoulder
in an effort to promote the welfare Of
the people, remember, that you must
be fair, fair to the public, and fair
to us. If you are not, we separate and
fight, with no favors asked or given;
but, we will hit you only when look
ing, and then in the front. We do not
court your friendship or cooperation
except upon these terms; as for your
enmity, we will welcome it if you can
not accept them, as it is much better
to have an open foe than a deceitful
friend.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
WOMEN AND VOTES.

Two remarkable events illustrating
the rapid advancement, or retrogres-
sion, of woman recently occurred. One
in England, where woman assaulted
the Hon. Winston Churchill; the other
in Illinois, where women helped lynch
a negro murderer. Both are notable
in that they are so at variance with
the average Americans idea of ,wo-
manly actions.
We, with reverent memory Of our
mothers love, have been accustomed
to place women on pedestal and
enshrine her with all the high and
noble qualities lacking in our coarser
natures. Is it possible that we have
made a mistake? Can it be that she
is not justly entitled to all the homage
we have laid at her feet?
The two acts we refer to are dis
gusting. The one in Illinois needs no
comment There are always plenty of
men to kill when necessary. The one
in England was the performance OF
one of those spectacular creatures,
who have been storming Parliament,
starting riots, and who, when arrested
and imprisoned, in an endeavor to
obtain notoriety, have refused to eat
and forced the officials to employ a
stomach pump to feed them. They
are known as suffragettes and seek
the right to vote.
Now we Americans have been look
ing on their actions with superior
complacency, but it is time to take
notice, because they have invaded our
land, and we do what we can to pre-
serve for our wives, and daughters, and
sweethearts, those qualities that have
made them our superiors. II it would
give them pleasure to vote, and that
was all, there should be no objection.
But when their endeavor to obtain
this, causes qualities to be displayed
that shock us, what will its possession
result in? 1t looks like a breaking
up of the home life, which has made
us strong people, and when that
comes the nation goes. We want wo-
men and mothers, not Amazons and
shrews.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
MARYLAND NEWS.

J. L. Pursell, claim holder, near
Brushie, s. D., was held up late Mon
day night by a masked bandit and
robbed of $3.472..
Mrs. Sophie Mayer, of New York
the first woman lawyer to cross the
ocean in law case, won for her eli
ent legacy of 100000 and for her
self an enviable name as a counselor
Miss Lille Sutton, of OceanSprings
Miss, who was sentenced last spring
to serve a term of. z years in the
Mississippi State Penitentiary, by
Circuit Judge w. H. Hardy, on an in
dictment for burglary, the theft of a
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
SALE
At Sykesville, Md.

By virtue of the power and authority
contained in deed of trust from Albert
A. Fortman and Son to the undersigned
trustee, 1 will offer at public sale on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1909,
at o'clock p. m, at tSykesville, Carroll
County, Maryland, all the following
property; being stock in trade OF the
All kinds Of granite and tinware, hand
and power pumps, coal stoves, wood
stoves, stove castings, galvanized iron
piping, four inch soil pipes, stock and
cattle powders, and many other articles
too numerous to mention.
This sale presents an opportunity for
any one to obtain bargains.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
HARRY F. CURLEY,
nov 49, ct Trustee.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
THANKSGIVING DAY.

There is no more appropriate relig-
ious observance in this country than
Thanksgiving day. The last Thurs
day in November, in each year, is now,
by common consent, and by official
proclamation, set apart as day of
National Thanksgiving to Almighty
God for His blessings upon us as a
Nation. No people in the world have
greater reason for such thanksgiving
than the American people, and the
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
The Democratic Advocate
WESTMINSTER, MD.


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The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
F OR = ALE !
FINE 11S ACRE FARM,

12 Acres in Timber; good 7-room House,
large Barn, Wagon Shed and Corn House,
and Hay Shed 40x5O it., 18 ft. to square
with track and hay fork complete; plen-
and we'll water; only half mile to school
and stores, 2 miles to station, 3! miles
to Westminster. Price only $500. To
effect quick sale will include 35 acres
growing grain. This farm raises 5 to
900 bushels grain, Is to II bbls. corn to
acre, 81 tons sweet corn per acre, and
large quantities of good hay.
Apply to E. A. STROUT CO..
Westminster, Md.
EDWARD w. CASE, Agent.
Also have several good small farms
from L! acres to go acres ranging in
price from $500 to $2800. nov 19 3t*
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
Perfectly Safe.

You don't mean to tell me you call
ed Jim Jeffries a liar?"
That's exactly what did"
What did he say?"
"I don't know. He was in San
Franciso at the time. 1 was in Mich
ago"-Cleveland Press.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19

State of Maryland, County of Carroll ss:
1, w. M Chipley. Cashier Of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
w. M. CHIPLEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10Th day
of November, 1909.
]. FRED. WAESCHE, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
E. M. MELLOR,
ASA HEPNER, Directors
P. T. BENNETT,
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r OST-Pocketbook on the w. M
- Express, leaving Baltimore Ais p
m. Tuesday, containing Railroad ticket,
Emory Grove car book and other papers
of identity. Reward.
ELLA S. PRICE,
nov 10 GlYndon, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19

PEPoRT OF THE CONDITION
0fthe Sykesrille National Bank. at Sykes
.ville, in the State Of Maryland, at the
close of business, NoUenaber Is, 1909.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
half pound of butter and five egg
from the residence of Fred ADDle!
voluntarily gave herself up.
HsCRLLAMAyS.

Edward Weagley, ChamberSI,u. ",
youth of Is years, following a "a "a
by several of his companions on NJ
day, dropped a lighted match lnto
piece of drainpipe, containing qua,
tity of powder. A binding explGSSiJI
followed and young Weagley teil
the ground with his whole face, ~
forehead to chin and ear to ear, Dlg"
full of powder and terribly burnsu
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION

Ofth Union National Bank of Westmin-
ster. at Westminster, in the State of
Maryland, at the close Of business, No
vember IS, 1909.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19

The worlds average rainfall Is
inches.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19

IST OF vCLAIMED MATTER
Il remaining in the Postofice, West
minister, Md. November 13, 1909.
Bankard Miss Irene B. Buckingham, Mr.. c. S.
Benson Miss Lidie Brown. Brown
Copenhaver, Mrs. Anna Copenhaver, Mr.. Charles
liza Fisher, Miss Mammie
Myers Samuel H. Ottoman, Mr.. VIM. nj.
Rosser NJ. D.. Mr.. H. E. Woodbury., FrankT.
Yingling, Mrs. Geo.
Persons calling for matter in the above
list will please say it was advertised.
nov 10 S. K. HERR, 2. M.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-11-19
NOTICE TO TREsPAssERs.

We hereby warn all persons against
trespassing upon our lands, with gun or
dog, hunting or trapping or in any other
manner, as we are determined to en-
force the law against all offenders.
Jacob WantZ, Noah Miller,
Noah Brown, Jesse Snyder,
Charles WantZ. nov l9 st
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-05-21
CHIEF LOTT DEAD

When the spirit of Oliver Lott,
chief of the Spokane Indians on the
at Miues, winged its way
to "the happy hunting ground"
few days ago. the remnant OF the
once powerful tribe lost its best
friend and counselor. Chief Lott Is
credited by Captain John McA. Web
ster, Indian, agent Of the reserve,
with having done more to better the
condition Of the Indians than the
most diplomatic white man that ever
lived.
Possessed of keen perception Of
his fellows needs and a Jealous de-
sire to aid them. he fought their bat
ties for more than a dozen years, be-
fore and after the death of his faith
err, a warrior chieftain, using diplom-
acy, of which the Indians know the
least. Immediately following his
elevation to the chieftainship four
years ago he sought to make the In
dams adopt the ways of the white
man and his efforts were highly sue
cessful in numerous instances. Lott
lost his life by drowning in shall
low pool, being stricken with heart
disease while getting a drink of water
in Sheep creek. Following a brief
period of mourning the tribe will
elect a successor to Lott.