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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16
THE SENATE HAS AN INNING.

The United States Senate has, in
the recent past, been regarded as
the bullwark of the allied interests
of the country, the home of the
friends of the plutocrats and SO far
removed from the people as to have
no interest in them. The House
of Representatives, the popular
branch of congress which is sup
posed to reflect the opinions and
desires of the great mass of toilers
recently passed tariff bill, known
as the Payne bill, which to some de-
gree was not a revision of the pres
ent tariff iniquity, that the people
had been promised and what the
people had a right to expect. 1t
was messaged to the senate and
that body proceeded to play havoc
with it, making the revision down
ward instead of upward which ought
to have been done in the House
and would have been accomplished
had it not been for the partisanship
of a majority of the republican
members and few high tariff demo-
Gratis. 1t is hard to determine at
the present time, what the character
of the bill will be when returned to
the House, but it is quite evident
that if the people obtain any relief,
it will be from the senate and not
from the other branch of congress.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16

to the music Of genuine happiness
and IN making others happy, as he
pursues his pilgrimage on the mum
dane sphere.
The patriotic women of the state
are demanding the enactment of a
law providing for the display Of
Old Glory" on all possible occa-
slons. Their demand should be
complied with and the flag we love,
given to the breeze at all times
when possible.
The report is wired from Wash
lngton that our nine spot senator is
anxious that the tariff of 81 per
thousand should remain on rough
lumber, The senator took extra
pains to make it known before his
election, that he was in favor of free
Jumper ana the carrying out the de-
claration in the republican national
platform for revision of the tariff.
The writer is not surprised. The
senator is lumberman, the office
cost him large sum of money and
1t IS necessary that he should reCoup
at the expense of the dear people.
He with other lumbermen have
been made multi millionaires by
reason of the tariff and there never
was any reason for a tariff and
much less, for raising the rate 81,
and 81 in 1897. 1t was simply
robbery, and led to the denuding OF
our forests to the injury of the
country.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16

In spite IF the great depression
IN business in 1908, the steel trust
managed to pull out a profit of
Sol, S47,7Io. If any better argu-
ment could be advanced for a
lowering of tariff taxes, it has es-
capped notice.
SO Uncle Joe" thinks Mr..
Taft the greatest president since
Lincoln ?" With all of us, the
wish is father to some such similar
thought, though many people will
incline to watch these mental chill
dren grow before committing them
selves unreservedly.
In placing a high tariff on luxu-
ries the Ways and Means commit
tee forget that to the ordinary
woman all the Injuries of lite are
the merest necessities.
Be careful of the man who COM
pliments you; he is probably puff
ing you up with a view of cutting
you open.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16

Chief Block VISITED Fort Atkinson
on official business Wednesday.
| sleep no, dreamed, and waking
found ii no dream, that | could get
the best bargains of the Central
Trading Go.
r W. o. Lowden, a prominent land
agent at McHenry, North Dakota,
was IN the city Saturday to confer
with local real estate agents.
Many burglaries have happened at
Appleton of late. The good people
up there should muve to this city
where s1ch attractions of the law sell
domly occurs.
Edward Rack has broken ground at
the corner of Second and Milwaukee
streets for two flats which he intends
to erect this season. They will be
up ro-date in every particular and
when finished, will be for rent.
Smoke --latest Out" SC cigar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16
1T is MUCH BETTER.

And now, we are told, Taft and
his secretary of the treasury are
incubating REFORM" They
want to retire the greenbacks and
issue interest bearing bonds in their
place. Every time national
banker looks at a greenback it
makes him mad to think of the in
terest he's losing. However,
the average citizen is unable to see
why a government note is not just
as good as bank note based on a
government bond. - Milwaukee
News.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY

A picture of Alexander Hamil-
ton is to adorn the new $1,000
certificates, so it is reported. A
mighty small number will be carry
ing Alexis picture around in their
vest pockets.
Dick Croker, the ex-New York
boss is reported to have said, that
the United States is his home.
We are exceedingly sorry Dick;
and would be just as we'll satisfied
if you remain across the puddle.
Castro, the insignificant ex-
president of the Republic of Ven
ezuela is anxious to return home,
but the people there do not want
him and all ports are closed against
him. From all reports concerning
Castro, onlyone inference can be
drawn and that is that is, that he
is a savage, dishonest and a strife
breeder, who should be in prison
and forced to labor during the re-
mainder of his worthless life, for
he has never been of any value to
his country or countrymen.
1t pays to be an agitator these
days. Just think of Senators La
Toilette and Tillman raking in
SIS, 900 each during the season on
the Chautauqua circuit one talking
against good men and the, other
against the colored brother. All
wind so much per blow.
President Taft denies that he is
dude" The denial is accepted
but he cannot deny that he is
heavy swell like our friend Bert
Smith, one of the best feeling men
on the earth, whose life is attuned
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

A Long Island Chinaman dis
appeared with a lot of shirts and
collars belonging to his customers.
Long Island will doubtless pay
serious attention the next time the
yellow peril is discussed.
Crazy Snake is mentioned as the
latest possibility as a theatrical
star, The only sure way to tame
some of these Indians is to turn
them over to the stage manager.
1t is almost time for the ice man
to explain that last winters crop
was very short and partly a failure.
The ideal republic will be
achieved when everybody can gov
ern and nobody will be governed.
Rockefeller believes in the con-
servation of "reminiscences rather
than in extravagent biographies.
During panic caused by a mouse
an Indian woman caught the var
mint alive and has it as a pet. All
our dazzling bravery is not on the
road to inky Africa just yet.
Mrs. Ferdinand Earle says she
has discovered that her affinity
husband is a lunatic. 1t takes
some people a long time to make
up their minds.
A bill has been introduced to pay
congressman S., 900 per annum in
stead of $500 1t is not expect
ed that its consideration will inter-
fere with an early adjournment.
The democratic minority in con-
gress is much puzzled to know in
what manner the tail may be en-
abled to wag the dog occasionally.
1t is an old problem.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16
STATES SHOULD ENACT LAW

The Supreme court of the United
States having handed down a de-
cision that the law against the
White Slave business was incon-
stitutional, inasmuch as it abrogates
the police powers of the state.
The supreme court is no doubt
correct in its decision if permitted
to stand the sovereign rights of the
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16

people the privileges they are ask
ing for themselves; the countries
that are not just.
There is no more reason why a
country should go around armed
all the time than that man should.
Experience teaches that the fell
low who is looking for row finds
it just as in this world, all find
what they seek.
To be ever prepared for fight
is evidence that one is willing to
fight.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16

Chief E ock visit Fort Atkinson
on official business Wednesday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16

Hon. Ethan A. Hitchcock. who
was Secretary of the Interior under
both Mckinley and Roosevelt, has
crossed the invisible line between
time and eternity. The deceased was
an honest man who administered
his Office with an eye single for the
public good. With opportunities
to have amassed a fortune by de-
parture from honest methods, he
turned a deaf ear to grafters and
public land thieves and did that
which his conscience as public
officer could approve. Under his
administration, land thieves we're
persued, arrested, tried and convict
ed, and thousands of acres of the
public land recovered. He was
maligned and abused by the thieves
and their friends but it did not
deter him in his work which was
the best known for years in that de-
partment. The writer served under
him as special agent and knows
whereof he speaks, and that at one
time conditions at Washington
made it necessary to make reports
direct to the secretary and not thru
the regular channels. He was sue
ceeded by a good man who lacked
force and individuality, who prob
ably did the best he knew how.
The occupant of the position should
be man of indomitable will and
free from any entanglements that
might interfere with his usefulness.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-16
WAGES AND LIVING.

In a recent issue of McClure's
Magazine, appeared an article from
the pen Of Ida M. Tarbel the we'll
known writer on economic subjects
in which she shows the unequal
distribution of wealth in this coun-
try.
She shows that in the ten years
from 1896 to 1906 the annual per
capital cost of the necessities of
daily consumption rose from S7I.3I
to SIo7.26. The prices of manu-
featured commodities increased 81
per cent during the decade, while
raw commodities increased SO per
cent, all commodities showing an
average advance of 35.4 per cent.
Rents, she declares, have scared
everywhere.
Wages have increased, she said,
and in some Of the industries the ad-
vance has been marked, in cases
where the trades unions exercised
the compelling power. The last
government bulletin, writes Ida
M. Tarbel, covers an investiga-
ton into about a 900 establishments
employing $4,000 persons, en-
gagged in manufacturing and
mechanical industries, the kind of
establishments where, of course,
the forces which raise wages act
most freely and successfully. This
bulletin shows that in 1906 the
weekly wages of the 1910
were 1871 per cent higher than in
1896 while, it is said, the cost of
all commodities was IS per cent
higher. Wages increased 80 per
cent in 1906 over 1905, while the
cost of commodities increased SC
per cent.
Now what does this mean?
Why, simply this, that at time
when wealth is rolling up as never
before-(this country increased its
wealth between 1900 and 1904 by
about $40, 200, 900, ooo) "a vast
number of hard working people are
really having a more difficult time
making ends meet than they have
ever had before. 1t also means
that in a great number of other
hard working families the increase
IN wages has been so little in excess
of increase in the cost of living
that it may be almost said to be a
encouragement instead of COM
fort by intensifying the common
conviction of the workingman, that
no matter how much he earns he
will still have to spend it all in the
same hard struggle to get on; that
there is no such thing fol- him as
getting ahead"
The seriousness of the situation
will not escape the observation of
the thinking men and women of
this country, and all must agree
that there must be more equitable
distribution of the wealth of the
country and the men who produce
the wealth given their legitimate
share. All the talk about pros
perity is idle talk and will deceive
no one, when large percentage of
the increase goes to the few who
produce nothing and accumulate
wealth from the labor of others
who are denied the pleasures and
comforts of life and an opportunity
to give their children the advan-
tages demanded by present social
conditions. We are certainly ap-
preaching a social, moral and polit-
ical revolution and it will be we'll
for the aggregated wealth of the
country to heed the signs which are
becoming ominous.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08
Work on R. R. Crossings Begun

2 Pursuant to and in fulhIlment
Of an agreement made last August
between the village authorities and
those Of the Northern Pacific road,
workmen have been engaged in the
preliminary work for the opening
Of crossings at Blanche and Hunter
streets. And also, according to
promise Of Superintendent Johnson,
next spring will see the erection Of
new depot at the point where
Grant street would, if extended
cross the tracks, the old one to be
moved to Yates.
These changes are made nee
essary by the commerce Of the
town, and not only that. but
nost likely by the time the new
depot is completed more crossings
will be necessary.
Blanche street will be straight
ened when the depot is removed,
THIS rennedying that unsightly
bend in the street. for which there
never was any excuse.
All together, now, Boost 70,
Beach.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08
Special Election Called

A new era is about to dawn for
Beach, made reasonably, almost alb
solutely. certain by the action of the
village trustees Monday evening.
AS stated in last weeks Chron-
iclc, the conditions extant in
Beach, its prosperity and recent
we'll remembered events, demand
a better form Of government than
IF ,rdcd by the present village
organization, and the trustees,
taking cognizance IF the matter
last Monday evening, ordered a
special election held on Friday.
October 20, at which all qualified
electors may. and should vote
puon the proposition to incorporate
Beach as u city. The proclamation
appears elsewhere in the Chron-
icle.
So far we have heard none but
favorable comment for the pro-
ject and there is not a scintiIla of
q doubt that the measure will carry.
Then Beach can make municipal
improvements commensurate with
its growth and needs.
II you hear any "hammerfest"
starting don't grab your pcstle
and join in, but in behalf of our
place use moral suasion upon such
benighted dcnizens as cannot see
the benefits to be derived from
Incorporation.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08
MIS-. Mary Spetrl

Mrs. Mary sperry, aged Y years
and six months, passed away Mon
day at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. J. L. Pickett. She was
born in Illinois, March 10, 1887
and was married to Elairn Sperry
May g, 1856. She and her huz-
band lived in her native state for
many years then removed to Iowa,
where her husband died in Nov.
II, 1883. For the past eleven
years she had made her home in the
state Of Washington, coming two
months ago with her son to Beach
to make her home with Mrs. Pick
ct.
Mrs. Sperry leaves to mourn
their loss five children-three
daughters and two sons, viz: Mrs.
c. L. Clifford Of Lewiston, Idaho,
Mrs. Ida Strawn, Of Rolla, N.
OAK, o. II. sperry Of Washington,
Ray and Mrs. Pickett.
Funeral services conducted by
Rev. Countermine, were held at
the home Of the daughter at 1920,
Wednesday forenoon. Jesus,
Savior Pilot NJ" Crock Of
Ages" Nearer My God to Thee"
we're beautifully rendered by the
Beach choir.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08

We wish to thank Brother Cook,
Of the Beach Advance, for the
complimentary mention made in
that paper in regard to the new
postofficc equipment, which was
recently installed in the Beach
office 1t shows a very broad mind :
ed spirit on the part of Mr.. Cook
and we certainly appreciate it,
indeed.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08

AZ announced on the first page.
the Golden Valley Chronicle. with
the assistance Of the leading rner-
chants. is going to inaugucate an
other contest. bigger and better
than ever, this time giving away
an automobile ss the grand prize
and a $500 piano as the second
prize. The sole purpose Of this
contest will be to increase our
circulation, to make the paper more
valuable to our advertisers. We
now have the largest circulation
Of any paper in Billings county,
but there are new people coming
in every day and we want to get
these new corners on our list; we
want to get the Chronicle into
very home in the Valley and take
this means Of accomplishing our
end.
This will be the biggest contest
ever put on by any newspaper On
the Missouri Slope. The autono-
bile, which will be given as head
prize, is one Of the best 20-horse
touring cars on the market. 1t is
a studebaker Flanders car pur-
chased from the Beach implement
Company and is guaranteed by them
in every respect. The car has
been ordered and will be shipped
as soon as possible and placed on
exhibition at their warehouse. The
second prize. a $500 Adam Schaaf
cabinet grand piano. is already
here and can be seen at the Beach
Implement Co. warehouse.
Votes will be issued on subscrip-
tions and advertising, and later
on, voting coupons will be issued
by the leading merchants on cash
purchases. The person getting
the highest number will receive
the automobile absolutely free
while the second highest will get
the piano. There are no rcstric-
tions. any man. woman or child
can enter ana compete Tor tne
prizes.
lie sure and read the announce.
ment on the first page. and later
we will explain the contest in detail
but don't wait for that send il
your nomination at once and ge
busy, as you know it is the earl.
bird that catches the worm. /.
you do not care to enter yourself
and have a friend that you thinl
would like to enter. just send in he
or his name on the nomination cou
pom on the front page. Act now
delays are dangerous. Get int
the game and be the one to owl
and ride in that Studebaker. f'land
crs touring car.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08
$4,000 Crop

Four years ago Vince Wicka
came to the Golden Valley. He had
about $500 in his possession and
hornesteaded a claim few miles
south Of town. For time he had
pretty hard scratching, and as he
himelf says, "couldn't buy clay
pipe"
Mr.. Wicka finished his thresh-
ing Monday and Immediately came
in to pay for his Chronicle. And
we rather guess he could afford to.
His farm, which is known as
"Thc Model" this year yielded
him 1877 bushels Of grain valued
at $4,000, at present prices. He
has 8,O88 bushels Of oats, ,G47 Of
flax, and 2.182 bushels Of wheat.
His flax averaged u bushels per
acre. wheat 20 and oats 40.
Bob Wand did the thresIihy Job
and knocked out $500 bushels Of
wheat and oats in one day the
biggest days work, he claims, ever
done in the Valley. Mr.. Wicka's
threshing bill amounted To 81. 200.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08

X. G. Doyle was in from his
farm south Of Sentinel Butte
transacting business in the city,
and incidently called and became
a Chronicle subscriber.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08
CARD or THANKS

TO those who so kindly rendered
US aid and sympathy in our late
bereavement we wish to extend
our heart felt thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Pickett
Ray Sperry.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-08

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department Of the interior, u.
S. land office at Miles City, Mon
tana. Oct. S. 1909. Notice is here
by given that Raymond II. Clark,
of Carlyle, Mont, who on Novem-
Der 8, 1907, made H. f., No. 4615-
02820. for NE1, section %, town.
ship lin. range GO f. M. p. mer-
idian, has filed notice of intention
to make final communication proof,
to establish claim to the land
above described, before +. E.
Jordan, U. S. Commissioner, at
Wibaux, Mont, on the 18th day
Of November. 1909. Claimant
names as witnesses: liver Olson.
Harvey Pickering, Charles p.
Storkel and Fred Heath all Of
Carlyle, Montana.
A. Kircher, Register.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-19
The NcwtUWn Bee.
 Newtown, Friday, Nov. 19, 1909.
New Milford
THE SARGENT CIGAR CHESTS.

THE SARGENT CIGAR CHESTS.
 Frank E. Soule, the affable newsdeal- CT, is making nice window exhibition of the Sargent patent cigar chests. Many a smoker struggles desperately with the problem of keeping his cigars in perfect condition. When it is possible to roll a cigar between the fingers and produce a cracking sound, it is evident that the cigar is not in a proper condition to smoke Improper care will often des- troy the pleasure of smoking the very choicest of cigars, and perhaps you are one who has tried vainly to secure this much to be desired result by keeping your cigars in boxes wit. pads and sponges to furnish the moisture. Warped and cracked cigars have resulted A study of the care of cigars, study of ing has produced the Sargent Patent Cigar Chest-the only one invented that will keep the cigars right Briehy,-all these chests (they are finished in se- lected hard woods) have covers of ab- sorbent porcelain. If the cigars go into the chest in good condition they need no attention, but if they are, or should be- come dry, turn the cover back and put few tablespoonsful of water on the absorbent porcelain, not into the chest. You may prefer to use a little old rum or brandy-it adds greatly to the flavor. This porcelain cover gives out moisture only as fast as the cigars naturally ab- sorb it-hence they are always in per feet condition. These chests are all made with heavily insulated walls with plate glass lining, are strictly sanitary and it is absolutely impossible, for out side atmospheric conditions to affect cigars kept nj them. Once every three weeks or 30 days is often enough to moisten the porcelain cover. The Sar gent Patent Cigar Chest permits you to buy your favorite cigar by the box and keep them in far better condition than the dealer ever does or can.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-19
market. Price right.

market. Price right. Chase & Sanborn coffee leads the world. At Leach's.
 Dea John Minor of Roxbury, who will be 85 years old on December 3, and one of the one of the most active men in the county, was in town, Tuesday.
 Charles Evitts has moved to Bridge port.
 - J. A. Northrop has installed a Unique steam heater in the residence of Frede- rick Cook at Washington Depot.
 Rev F. A. Johnson of New York was the guest Saturday. of Mrs Henry Ives.
 Mrs Henry Ives, Mrs c. k. Riddiford and Miss Gertrude Riddiford passed Monday with Bridgeport friends
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-19
TO LOCATE IN FLORIDA.

IO LOCAIE IN fLOHlDA. John Flynn of Gaylordsville and Mir and Mrs George Brague left on Tuesday
 for Winter Garden, Fla, where they ex- MT Flynn has lived cover 40 years at Gaylordsville, but is carried away with Florida, and expects to pass the bal ance of his days there. MT and Mrs George Dodd also leave for Winter Gar den in few weeks, where MT Dodd has a residence and an orange grove of some 40 acres.
 SWEDISH SERVICES IN NEW MIL ... FORD. A Swedish service will be held in the chapel of the Congregational church. Sunday afternoon, at o'clock TOBACCO NOTES. crop of tobacco to J. Edwin Hungerford Ira J. Waters has disposed of his to-
 bacco crop to J. Edwin Hungerford. William Hagan, who has been
 working on the Van Ingen farm at
 Washington, for three months, has
 returned to New Milford. Hiram Johnson was thrown out of
 an automobile, Saturday, and was
 badly bruised. Dr Staub attended to
 his injuries.
 Lester Warner and Charles Flaw ley enjoyed ride to Bulls Bridge,
 Sunday, where they inspected the
 great plant.
 Harry Warner, a student at Trini-
 ty college, passed Sunday at his home here.
 Raymond Goodsell of Bethlehem passed Sunday with his grandpar-
 ents, MT and Mrs J. A. Northrop.
 Nice, juicy Cape Cod cranberries,
 Sc a quart, three for 25c, at Charles
 I. Leach's.
 Fresh, new corn beef at Leach's