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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
LIES OF STATESMEN
PRINCE BISMARCK WAS AN AC.
kNoWLEDGED MASTER.
His Mendacity Described as Bold.
Simple and Unstudied-FaIse-
hoods of Other Great Rulers
of Nations.

Prince Bismarck, once definitely
and irrevocably retired from power,
had no delicacy in describing himself
as an uncompromising liar, says the
New York Sun. The quality of his
mendacity was not strained: 1t was
bold, simple and unstudied. Old
Emperor William was his apt and
proficient pupil. Between them, BY
straightforward lying that would have
disguised Machiavelli, they made his
tory The lie of Ems was prcdigiou
thing, unmade one empire, created a
greater and deluged continent III
blood.
There was no common knowledge Of
Prince Bismarck's achievements in the
art of lying at the time of his actiV
ity. They were we'll enough known
in high places, but to make public such
a charge against SO great a man was
to incur great personal inconvenience.
or expose ones self to ridicule. Sim
pie veracity il resorted to by very
great statesmen only when they are
reasonably sure that they run nc
| danger of being believed. Bismarck
| was one of the great figures of the
nineteenth century. In all his career
he never told a trivial lie, while fol
gratuitous lying he entertained All
| ineffable contempt.
In the early part of the last cen
fury nobody thought of calling Ma
poleon Bonaparte a liar 1t seemed
too inadequate. None of his syco
plants is on record as describing hin
as gentleman. His precious nephew
gained his 20 years of precariou'
ascendancy by an effective counterfeit
of all his uncle's worst qualities plu
his own undiluted depravity.
Disraeli, the most distinguished Jey
In modern history. was much the In
tellectual superior of Bismarck. Tn
imputation Of lying was never success
fully urged against him, even by tn
house Of commons. On the othe
hand, implicit belief in anything tina
he uttered was held TO be the heigh
of temerity. 1t was maintained c
Palmerston that he never told II
outside of the house of commons !
his whole life.
Inc statcHSHt Vi an OuflouS vi
truth does not necessarily impair
mans character for veracity. M
Gladstone had a wonderful reputatio
for truthfulness, and maintained
l even to his death, in the estimation (
) perhaps a majority of Englishmen
Is only just to his character to a
knowledge that with advancing yea
he himself shared the same conyi
ton.
Respecting those persons who infe
the public prints with lamentations +
e 81 Getting the prevalent decay of II
art of lying, we hold their burden
be mainly affectation. There is mol
such. OF all the arts of the day it
the most robust.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
a Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert r. Lean, of Cheney, Wash,
was saved from frightful death IL
story to thrill the world. "a hard cold"
lie writes, drought on desperate lnA&
trouble that bnfiled an expert doctor
here. Then paid $40 to $i5 a visit 10
lung specialist In Spokane, who did not
help me Then went to California, but
without benefit. AT last use,i DR.. King .
New Discovery, which completely cured
ule ann now am az we'll as ever For
Lung Trouble, Bronchitis, Coughs aud
Colds, Asthma. Group and Whooping
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Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
WoneD Who Are EDvIed.

Those attractive women whosarelove
liz In lace, form and temper are the envy
Of many who might be like them. weak
sickly woman will be nervous ana irrlta-
BILE. Constipation or Kidney poisons show
In pinpIes, blotches, skin eruptions and
a wretched complexion. For all such,
Electric Bitters work wonders. They
regulate Stomach, Liver and Kidneys
puriiy the blood; give strong nerves
bright eyes, pure breath, smooth, yelYets
skin, lovely complexion. Many charming
women owe their health and beauty t.
them. 50c at Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
FOR THE NATIONAL ANrHEM.-
Reasons Why the Popular Choice ls
for "Haii Columbia"

Though Americans are not all agreed
as to what really is or ought to be
our national anthem" II is reason
ably sure that the popular choice
would not fall upon Hail Columbia"
Yet that was the song selected by the
Japanese to welcome the American
feet, and the Japanese are generally
discriminating people. And in
truth they only followed the European
custom in this, for Hail Colum bia,"
is usually the tune played upon Off.
cial occasions abroad when 1t liz de-
sired to compliment the United States.
1t could hardly be otherwise, be-
cause of all our so-called national
music, Hail Columbia" is the only
Of the civil war-of American origin
The tune we call America is only
God Save the King" and that be
| longs to Great Britain. The Star
Spangled Banner is also an English
tune, though we have made 1t our own
and 1t may well be that foreigners dc
not understand the uplift we feel or
4 IL, AINCH dhhGS AoCdiS IS
u doubtful lineage. as well as of ques
ionable dignity. THE Presidents
March" on the other hand. is wholly
a Philadelphia product, composed
there and given its popularity by {
4 Philadelphia lawyers stirring words
sung by a Philadelphia actor. -
poor thing, but mine own" Tawdry al
it is, our tile to 1t is slear-eyen clear
er than that OF the Red, White ant
Blue"-and this is probably one rea
son why 1T Is everywhere recognize,
as distinctively American.
"'The Red, White and Blue" Is Il
some respects better tune, but "Th
Star-Spangled Banner" is by SO mucI
the best of the group that 1t has graC
ually gained acceptance to the excl
sion of the others. 1t is hard to sins
but glorious for the band, and noti
ing is likely to drive it out. Certain
~ national anthems" never can
made to order. If prizes would produc
one, we should have plenty to choos
from. But national music is a growth
not manufacture, and having n
body Of folk song" to draw upon, W
have to depend upon the popular a.
ceptance of some tune that may hav
had only an accidental associatio
With any patriotic aspiration.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
BEST RESULTS NOT ACHIEVED.
Or. Parkhurst Deprecates What IL
Known as American Hustle.

In a recent sermon Dr. Charles II.
Parkhnrst, at the Madison Square
Presbyterian church. deprecated the
swollen ambition and frantic endeavor
of the present-day American life.
American hustle Is putting its
blight upon everything that really de-
serves to be called substantial Amer
lean progress" he said. I'VE have re-
Gently been informed by ore who has
had exceptional opportunity to ac-
quaint himself with the facts that with
all the crowding and prodding that dis
tinguishes the American schoolroom
there Is less to show for 1t than Is
secured by the more steady and conf
posed discipline OF German instrnc-
| ton.
"a German is never in hurry, but
he does as much as an American, and
does 1t better and more thoroughly
and with less wrench TO himself and to
other people. And when ii comes to a
question of military genius and prepa.
ration. Germany would quite likely be
able to whip all the rest OF Europe. -
N. Y. Times.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
A Timely Air.

During one of the political tours of
Mr.. Cleveland, in which he was accom-
ranied by Secretary Olney, he arrived
during severe storm at a town in
which he was to speak. AS he entered
the carriage with his friends and was
driven from the station the rain
changed to hail. and immense stones
battered and ratified against the We.
hfcle. A brass band. rather demoral.
lied by the storm, stuck brayely to its
post and played.
THAT is the most realistic music
have ever heard" remarked the presi
dent.
What are they playing?" asked the
secretary of state.
Hail to the Ghief'-with rea
hall" rejoined Mr.. Cleyeland.-Har
per's Weekly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
Talk.


We are told that 1t is harder to
make talk than It used to be. Yet talk
was never cheaper than now.
Probably nothing has happened ex-
cept what is all the time . happening
In every kind Of manufactnre-ancient
processes have been superseded. A
woman who. In this day and age. ex-
poets to make talk by hanging out her
winter furs to air will most likely be
disappointed But what we're she TO
drink cocktails and smoke cigarettes
in the principal restaurant. or. II her
womanly delicacy shrlnks from that.
to oyerdfaw her husband at the bank
to pay her losses at bridge?
We are so exacting a generation
that almost any sort of worthy
achievement Is conditioned about AZ
much on the employment OF strictly
modern methods as on Wh0ls.hearted
endeaFer.-Puck.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
5000 Acres of State Lands

To be sold at auction at Burnley, Idaho
on June 10Th. Reduced rates will be
made via Oregon Short Line Railroad,
tickets on sale from Idaho and Oregon
points June Is, IA and is, from Utah,
and other points June 10, ID aud II
Ask agents for rates, or write W. T
Jack, Burnley, Idaho for furthes particn.
10 ra
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
No Watered stock.

The "get-rich-quick" stock broker
was worried.
Il fear it is only a matter OF time
when they will run me off the earth,
he sighed.
but cheer up" FASTENED the bosom
friend. II they run you Off the earth
why not open up an office on Mars"
The bubble broker shook his head.
what would be the use?'' hi
sighed.
There is no water On Mars
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
Not a Free Lunch.

q say. waiter" qneried the seedy
restaurant patron. what can you give
me for breakfast"
Il can't give you anything, replied
the man behind the white apron. but
You can have steak and eggs for a
quarter,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
Tronhle makers ousted.

When q sufferer from stomach trouble
takes DR.. Kings New Life Pills he's
mighty CAD to zee his Dyspepsia and
Indigestion fly, but more he's tickied
over bis new, fine appetite, etreng nerves
and healthy vIgor, all because stoma3h
liver and kidneys now work right. 20c
| at Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
F i've Years
OF Heart Trouble Cured by
DR.. Miles Heart Remedy

Before I began taking DIR.
Miles Heart Remedy | had been
suffering from heart trouble for
over five years. | had pains in
my left side, and under my
shoulder blade, could not sleep
on the left side, and was SO short
of breath the least eNertion
would bring on the most distress
ing palpitation. ! had scarcely
taken half bottle of the Heart
Remedy before could see
marked change in my condition.
When | had taken six bottles |
was cured"
MRS. C. C. GORKEY,
Mortified, Va.
IF there is futtering or palpi-
tation it is an indication OF a
weakness OF the nerves and mus
/ eles Of the heart. 1t is not neces-
sarily diseased-iust weak from
oVer-work. The heart may be
weak Just the same as the eyes,
st pmach or other organs. You
ca IN make a weak heart strong
/ by taking DIR. Miles Heart Rem
edy. Get bottle from your
druggist, take it according to di-
rdctions, and il it does not bene-
ft he will return your money
-asFsss
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
The Pursuit of literature.

What do they do at the Ghaucer
club?,
"oh, the members talk about one
another"
And what IL all the members are
presents"
"Then they have to talk about Chan
Ger"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04

ny strengthening the nerves which
control the action of the liver and bowels
Or Miles Nerve and Liver pills cure
constipation SO doses 2s eenta
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-06-04
BOARLl OF INQUIRY
MAKES REPORT


board of inquiry. which met in the
Office Of Shpt Jones of the Idaho di-
vision at I'ocatelio, on Sunday, May 30,
for the purpose of investigating the
case of the side collision between an
extra.east bound freight and passenger
train No. at Beckwith. Wyo,, ON May /,
2a:
We, the Board Of Inquiry, assembled
to investigate the case OF side collision
between train No. 5, engine 859, Engi-
neel Roberts, Fireman Lindvall, Con-
ductor w. A. duff, Brakeman Egan,
Flagman Galloway, and Extra 1861
east. Engineer Rasmussen. Fireman
Crouch, Conductor Grove, Brakeman
Hopkins and Ryan, at west switch,
Beckwith. at l:57 a. M, May 80, 1909,
find from evidence submitted by all the
foregoing employees, as follows:
Extra East, engine 1861, had an order
that No. 5 would RIM thirty minutes
late on its schedule and Extra 106A
reached Beckwith IS minutes in advance
OF this time; that lie TO say, Extra East
had been at Beckwith about 55 minutes
previous TO the arrival of train No. 5.
They headed in on the siding, but on
account dc having more cars than the
passing track would hold, the caboose
and three last cars fouled the main
track at the west end. The indicator
of the west-bound home signal at the
east end Of the passing track, indicated
proceed, due to grounded motor. The
engineer, fireman and head brakeman
We're perfectly satisfied that the rear OF
their train was in the clear OF main
track. The conductor, seeing the head
brakeman's lamp at the east switch,
assumed that he was going out to fias
No. to notify them of the obstruction
at the west end of the passing track
No arrived IN due course of time and
found signals which govern west-bound
trains at proceed At this time they
were making about forty or forty-fivt
miles per hour, and Engineer Roberts
of he passenger train did not discover
any obstruction on the main track unit
he lad arrived at point too close II
which td stop his train before collidint
with fha freight train. Upon discover
ing the obstruction, he immediately
applied the air brakes in the emergency
] and succeeded in reducing the speed O
his train before the collision oc ured
We find that the passenger crew die
eyerythl ing in their power to avoid col
lieion and exonerate them from all re
I, sponsibility We also exonerate Rea
Brakeman Ryan and Fireman Croucl
IF the Height train We find that Con
g ductor t,rowe of the freight train WA
d guilty Of gross negligence in not lookin
after the safety Of his train nd failin
10 ste that head brakeman was out fiaa
! gin against No. 6. We find that Hea
rakenlan Hopkins was guilty of con
ributory negligence in not KNOWN
, hat tho rear of ha train was into clea
i Of the main track aud failing to protet
q his train against No. g. We also fin
c that Engineer Rasmussen was guilty
Q eentributory negligence in not KNOWN
hat the rear OF his train was into ele'
/ the main track before he obscure
the headlight of his engine.
n tsigned)
,e E. A Burrell
te Banker of Montpelier and EA-Lieutena
II Governor.
e q Roc
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Hannibal Blaze.

Hannibal, Dec 16.-Fire which is
supposed to have originated from a
defective fiue almost completely de-
stroyed the wholesale house of the
Goddard Grocery Company at 116
North Third street The fire broke
out at about nine o'clock this morn
ing and the entire fire fighting force
of the city did not have the flames
under complete subsection until af-
ternoon. The total loss will exceed
$4,000 in which there is understood
to be an insurance of $4,000. The
store is a branch of the St. Louis
house and is under the management
of D. H. Hafner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Welded at Midnight in Republic
Office.

A marriage performed amid the
rattle of typewriters, the click of
telegraph instruments and the
steady grind of linotype machines
in The Republic Office early yeSter-
day brought to a successful termi-
nation the courtship of Miss Elsie
Barton and Harry Wright, of Shell
bina, Mo.
The Reverend Jacob E. Meeker,
of the Compton Heights COngrega-
tional church, performed the cere-
mony.
There was a copy boy for the
ringbearer. The telephone operator
acted as bridesmaid and the staff
photographer took the wedding pic
ture. A devil" from the compoS-
ing room conducted the couple to
the corner where the ceremony
took place. Printers, pressmen, re-
porters. editors, messengers and
the miscellaneous human equip
ment of a newspaper office, made
up the guests.
Even the charivari was arranged.
All the pieces of metal in the COM
posing room were employed and
furnished the noisiest noise inn
aginable.
'Oh, I'm so glad we are married
at last" said the bride with sigh
of relief. Il was just afraid that
something might happen any min
ute to stop us. My folks have OBJ
jected to our marriage on account
of my age, but | am old enough to
know that love Harry, and that's
enough. Isn't it, dear?"- Republic
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Chicago, Dec. 21.-"I wish they
hadn't brought any more children
to our house. We've got ten al
ready and | have enough to do TAX
ing care of the house without any
more babies" said Rosie Goldfein
yesterday when she had been in
formed that her mother had given
birth to triplets.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
FOR HORSEMEN
Especially Those Interested in Sad.
die or Speed Horses.

Races, yes, such races from start
to finish, from first day to the last
four days of such racing has never
been seen in St. Louis, Sedalia or
elsewhere in the state and here is
the proof of the statement.
Prof VIM. M. Ridge, of Shelbina,
for years a tutor in the New York
Riding School. for years a lover of
fast horses and for years has watch
ed the best horses on earth on the
best tracks that man could make
said
Lexington, KY, never put up
such four days race" I've seen
them all you know" 1T was a race
from the first to the last. Races
that would warm the hearts of
Englishmen. Races such as even
Rome never dreamed of"
What did | mean by your op-
portunity?"
why this"
| stood at the entrance to your
fair grounds and looked at it, and
thought, Great Jupiter" if that in
its natural beauty, location, rail-
road facilities could not be turned
into a horsemen's paradise, then |
know of no place in America that
could"
Heavens. look at that lovely slope
the shade, the lake, the artesian
water" Boy do you know what
you folks are missing? I'll tell
YOU" This fair and races through
the horsemen will make you known
from San Francisco to New York,
from Montreal, Canada, to New Or
leans, and your location is ideal,
half way between everywhere"
Nov just inside those gates
erect your pavilion and establish a
worldwide horse sale, and when
say that mean it."
The only question is, will Mon.
roe 60 after it? If she does, it is
hers"
We respectfully refer Prof. Ridge
thoughts gained from years and a
worldwide experience to the fair
association for thought and we
freely, frankly ask Why not?'
Why not let Prof. Ridge show the
way and now that we see it grasp
our opportunity.
The above is as clipped from the
Monroe City DEMOCRAT of Aug.
20, 1908 which shows the paper is
not a laggard in anything that is of
present or future interest of or for
the welfare of any class of citizens
or business.
And that is the why, this pap er
last week advocated holding the
Directors Meeting of the American
Saddle Horse Breeders Association
in Monroe City.
The only question is; Will the
Saddle Horse Men of Missouri get
behind it?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
See Saw Up and Down

The time to buy coal is when the
price is down. You cannot make a
better investment than to place
your order for coal now. The diff
ference in the price, to say nothing
about the service. will pay you.
A Handsome Profit
on the money invested. We have
just received a fresh supply of that
famous Sootless Coal. You will
certainly need it. Better buy now.
Mrs. A. H. Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Miss Laura Mcclure of Hume
well, has been the guest of her
friend, Miss Elizabeth Boulware.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Mrs. AL Vaughn and Miss Pearl
Landrum of Hunnewell, have been
with Monroe friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Government ownership is apt to
mean the rule of the bureaucrat.
This will not always be so, but it
will be until we evolve a race of
business men, and make graft a
disgrace. So says Ebert Hubbard.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Dr.. 7. c. Proctor left Tuesday for
Cuba where he will spend the win
ter in the interest of his health.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

The Presbyterian ladies have
shipped two large packages of
clothing and other things to the
Cherry mine sufferers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Louis Lear left Tuesday for
Pueblo, Colo, to visit his mother
who is there for the benefit of her
health.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Misses Lilly and Emma Calvert
have returned from LAGRANGE col
lege for the holidays.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Mrs. E. j. McMullen and children,
Harold and Miss Mildred, of Hun
newell, have been the guests of Mrs.
C. Davis and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Herb Hume, of Wichita, Kan, is
visiting his parents, Judge and Mrs.
N. L. Hume.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

James Divan and wife of Colora-
do Springs. have arrived to visit
their parents. DR.. and Mrs. R. X.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Xmas Post Cards. Il. M. Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Palmer's Perfumes.-L. M. Wood.
Miss Nettie burst of Ely, has
been the guest of Monroe friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Mrs. John Smith has been visit
ing relatives in Ely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Sorrell- Robinson.

Lysander Robinson and Miss Vel
ma Sorrell, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Sorrell of near Hume
well were married Thursday by
Rev. J. o. Whitworth. The Democrat
joins their many friends in wishing
them long happy prosperous voy-
age down the stream of life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Schraffts Candies. L. M. Wood.
Big Meeting Farmers Club.

Big Meeting Farmers Club.
The Farmers Club" that was re-
Gently organized in Rails county,
held rousing and enthusiastic
meeting last night in the Mills
Creek school house. The school
house was literally packed, every
seat being occupied and standing
room being at a premium. The
principal speakers were Hon. w. B.
Fahy, representative of Rails coun-
ty, and the Hon. W. F. Rhodes, of
Monroe county, and these excellent
speakers entertained the farmers
for about two hours. This was the
third meeting held by the club
since organization a few weeks ago
and quite a number of new men,
bers were received. The farmers
have organized for mutual protec-
ton and their meetings are very in
tereSting. After the speaking last
night an oyster supper was served
and it was free to all. Hannibal
Journal
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23
Jim's Baby Show.

j. j, Dimmitt was to have chad a
rOusing baby show at his jewelry
store Saturday, but Jack Frost
called it off.
You see there was only three
young mothers Mrs. J. S. Harris
Mrs. Maurice Hickman and Mrs. V.
Sharp who had the hardihood to
bring their babes out in the cold.
So the show was declared off and
yet the disappointment was not so
keen for Mr.. Dimmftt gave each of
the little ones, Masters Earl Harris
and Reginald Sharp and Miss Jewell
Hickman a pretty baby ring.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Palmers Perfumes. L. NJ. Wood.
Monroe City Mo
Dear Santa Claus Dec is 1909
| am a little girl 5 years
old | don't 60 to school | live III the
country | come to Monroe to see
my Granma an Granpa Every week
| want you to bring me a doll and a
goCart Some candy nuts and oranges
and don't forget little Sister Lille
and bring something nice good by
Your little friend
Gladys Watson
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-12-23

Palmer's Perfumes L. M. Wood