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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-08-05
Serene e. PAYNE.

an1 the phraseology greatly changed
e. TIE hope of preventing reductions
through decisions by the courts such
- have characterized the administra-
ton OF the Dingley law during latter
years. In many instances the rates
intended to be imposed by the Ding
~ law were cut by the decisions, the
reductions in some instances being
from 80 per cent. to eight per cent. ad
valorem. 1t Is estimated that the
rates liked by the bill are about three
per cant. higher upon an average than
those collected on cotton last year.
Probably the most marked reduc-
lions throughout any schedule in the
BILL - result of the action of the
two houses and of the conference COM
mattee are found in the metal sched-
ule. Beginning with decrease in the
rate Of iron ore from 40 to Is cents
per TIN. there is a general reduction
throughout that portion of the bill,
pig Iron going down from 81 to $3.50
Per ton, and scrap iron from 81 to 81.
The reduction on many Of the items in
this echedule amounts to about SO per
cent, and this reduction includes
steel rails. There is an increase on
structural steel ready for use and also
: slight increase on razors, nippers
and pliers, and on such new metals
- tungsten.
Mates on Hosiery Increased.
The rates on hosiery are generally
increased. In the much contested mat
ter ~ the rate on gloves the high pro
tectionists fail to score. They sought,
through an increase made by the
houao, to raise the duty materially
above the Dingley figures, but were
a1tagOnized by the senate. and the
senate won. the only change made in
the ontire schedule being one slight
reduction.
The silk schedule was reconstructed
witha view Of imposing specific rath-
- 0An ad valorem dutiec, with the re-
sul& that the average duty will be
Dcnewhat higher under the new law
tha under the present statute.
QM cloths and lineoleum are heayi-
NMok but otherwise the changes in
max. hemp and jute provision
<e not material. A slightly IN.
Sased duty is provided for
1A both crude and hacked. and
ION certain high-grade laces. On
e4 yarns and mattings there Il 1
tS1uetion.
@ gar and tobacco duties remain
1fantially as they are under the
uln0ley law. The free Importation Of
co19lderable quantities OF both Of
thtoo articles from the Philippine a.
AM11 II permitted. and a material
MnMge was made In the internal reye-
Nv BY An amendment taking the
~ & the sale Of tobacco n the hand
re 10 uniform increase on spir.
mes and liquors Of Is per cent.
Raise Rate on Hops.
me agricultural schedule hons
H. decreased from IL to is cents !
NMmM ana there II also a increas e
mons. dgs. almonds ana nine.
publishers win their flSht Tor
wood pulp and print paper. the
N the ordinary newspaper print
being liked Il $3.75 per ton IS.
of ~ - undef the DinEley law.
The higher grades OF print -.
eS.76 instead q IS. Mechanic.
round WOOD pulp = q come 81
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-08-05
AND
DECREASES IN
new TARIFF BILL
xedules as Compared with the
Rates Under the Existing
Dingley Measure.
HIDES ON THE FREE LIST

fint Paper-Rouoh Lumber Down
from - to SIPS Per Thousand Feet
Wool Schedule Shows Little
Chanoe-Corporation Tax Law Pro-
vlded For-6onds to Build Panama
Canai.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-08-05
MARKETS.
Twin City Markets.

Minneapolis, Aug. 3.-Wheat--No.
northern, $1.28%; No. northern.
$1.26%; Sept, $1.03%; Dec, $1.O1N:
durum, No. /, $1.05. Oats--No. 5
white, 40Hc. Barley, CSC. Rye-No.
2, 71Ac. Corn--No. 3, 65Nc. Flax
No. /, $1.37A.
Duluth, Aug. 3.--No. / northern.
SLIPS; Sept, LOAN; Dec, $1.01A.
South st. Paul, Aug. Seattle
Steers, $4.5O@5.50; cows. $326O4.2S.
Hogs, $7.35@7.75. Muttons. $3.50:
lambs, $500.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-08-05
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Aug. 3.--Cattle-Market
strong; steers, $5.6007.70: cows. $3.50
$50; heifers. $3.50O6.00; bulls. $40
$4.s5; calves, $3.00@8.00; stockers and
feeders, $37505.15.
Hogs-market steady; choice, heavy
$S.O0@$S15; butchers. e7.90O$s. 10;
light, mixed. $7.6O07.75; chico. light
$7.S0@S.00; packing, s7.6007S0: piss.
$5.5005.65; bulk Of sales. $7.6007.e6.
Sheep Market strong; sheep. -
6.25; lambs. $6.Oo@ .76: yearli~
05.5o.
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ports from country which gives its
best rates to the products of the
United States and is made the Judge
as to whether a foreign country &C.
cords to the United States treatment
which is reciprocal and equivalent
When he finds that this condition ex.
lists he Is to issue proclamation put.
ting in effect the minimum rates and
until the time of the proclamation the
maximum rates will apply.
The president Is empowered to en-
ploy such persons as may be required
to secure information to assist the
president in the discharge of the du-
ties imposed upon him and informa-
ton which will be useful to the off,
GERS OF the government in the admin
istration OF the customs laws. The
reciprocity treaty with Cuba is not at
fected by the maximum and minimum
provision.
The president ID empowered also to
abrogate those reciprocity treaties
which can be terminated by diplomat
ic action. It is made his duty to give
10 days notice after the bill becomes
q law of his intention to bring those
treaties to an end All other treaties
which contain no stipulation In regard
to their termination by diplomatic ac-
ton shall be abrogated by notice OF
six months from the president to
those countries, the notice dating
from April 80. 1909, on which date
Secretary Knox notified foreign gov
ernments that the United States
would soon ask them to enter into.
new tariff relations.
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which levies on all articles upon
which any foreign country pays a
bounty or grant upon its expectation,
an additional duty equal to the
amount Of such bounty.
It is required that all imported ar
ticles capable of being marked with
out impairment of their value shall be
stamped with the name of the manu-
facturer and the country Of origin.
A very elaborate provision for the
administration of the customs laws
was adopted by the conferees. 1t 10
practically the same as that adopted
by the senate. 1t 10 intended to pre-
vent differentiation of articles on
which there is no foreign market by
which true values may be ascer-
tanned.
Provision II made for the estab-
lishment Of . customs court of ap-
peals, with headquarters in Washing
ton. 1t will comprise a presiding
Judge and four associate judges, at
salaries Of $4,000 year. There are
to be appointed to conduct govern
ment cases before this court special
assistant attorney general at $4,000,
q deputy assistant attorney general at
$500. and four attorneys At $1,000
each.
The internal revenue tax on tobacco
10 amended. making the rates on chew
ing and smoking tobacco eight cents
= pound. No change was made in
the tax on cigars, except those weigh.
ing under three pounds per 1000,
which were Increased from 81 to Is
cents per 1000. The rates on cigar
cites were increased to S1.25 per
1000. A prohibition against the use
OF coupons q special gift pledges IL
incorporated II the new Law.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

Maxwell lifted his chin and threw
at the clergyman : glance ike NJ
blcw. Harding went on 1t ease.
"It's very much 70 him. When yov
saw Him talking 70 me today, what
do you suppose he @as talking ahoutf
You. When The man 8 Ne stable Inst
now answered n your nane, felt ~
Il Heaven had reached down ond
picked yoo NJ from oonne WAoro I'D
ont you = y nen1s = - $50 2
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glad you really can talk--it must
seem nice after being dumb"
Yes. it's NICE" Niger responded
civilly. but he seemed preoccupied.
He went on with promptness. you
must 60 back to the house. children,
At once. You'll catch cold"
1t was queer to have their own
horse giving them orders, yet the tone
was Of authority.
But. Niger" Alice pleaded, ave
want to talk to you've want TO ask
you some questions"
II seemed almost as II Niger had
stopped to listen to something. They
did not notice the pad-pad Of hoofs
still long way on.
\ What questions?" the hoarse voice
demanded. BE quick"
Alice began, but choked with ex-
element, and Benny plunged to her
relief. collected and deliberate. y
WED like some hidden treasure"
he explained Treasure is money. To
send father south where It's warm,
cause he's sick. We want you to tell
us where to get some treasure for IA
Their"
Niger appeared to be struck back
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

tIf.su Rs tt1s VA "a.
branches and deep shadows--whsr<
was the man n,
Carl" he called. and out of I
splash Of blackness ten feet bact
stirred the figure. 1ia
Z .All right, DOCTOR" Maxwell's voice
answered II stopped to see II the
seat built in the Queen apple-tref
was still there" M
A low light shone In the study a.
the two mounted the steps OF the side
piazza, and the clergyman slipped his
key into the lock.
He threw open the door and stood
aside to let his guest enter. The man
halted. and made an uncertain move.
ment backward. Then he stepped I'm
side. In q moment the light was
turned up, the fire was blazing, tbs
room hung with cheerfulness. Max.
well stared about It, at the books, at
the papers, at the worn furniture.
The clergyman watched him mo
ment. and then turned to tray.
Il don't know about you. Carl, but
I'm hungry" He held out q plate
Of sandwiches.
The young fellow set the bag down
hurriedly and stretched out his hand
He was shivering, and he looked
starved Then the hand dropped. Hi
teeth chartered. and he stared blank.
iy into the clergyman's face.
Il came here to rob you," he said.
(, Harding gazed at him; his glance
wandered to the black bag; he turned
his, back and bent over the coffee,
bubbling above an alcohol lamp. Max.
well regarded him miserably. Harding
lifted his head with smile.
Wen talk tbat over later. Carl
he said. "Sit by the fire-you're cold.
And drink this coffee"
The man sat down. The hot coffee
was almost at his mouth, when he
looked up into the others face.
allow do you know won't take the
money!? he asked Il could"
The parson laughed. He put a
friendly hand on the deep shoulder
and patted 1t, as If the man were a
child. We'll. yes. you could he said
Drink your coffee. Carl"
Ten minutes later the man stood be.
fore the fire and told his story. He
finished the recital with look of bit
terness in his eyes.
Il believe I'm fool" he said
The money means the chance of my
life for a start-and I've no other
chance. l meant to take 1t, till the
children came, and then lost my
nerve. Alice has grown lot. taught
her her first word-do you remem.
Der? l didn't do the beast act entire.
ly to get rid Of them. did 1t 80 they
wouldn't be disappointed. I'm fool.
I'd planned the thing and l ought to
have put It through. could have
gone to China, and In year I'd have
sent back the money-I'd have had a
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18
an Take That. Carl"

clear conscience and grip on life
such as I've never had before. But
it's beyond me now"
The man looked down suddenly at
bis dingy overcoat. He smiled queer
smile at the clergyman.
Il happened to think of how they
used to have us sing Silent Night be.
fore we had our Christmas tree. and
Of the velvet clothes wore one year"
he explained "And now" he lifted
the skirt of his coat, ito be talking
about Christmas trees-and carols.
I'm just one of the submerged. III
60 now, doctor. I might as well go.
had my chance and threw 1t away
for sentiment. I'll go now" He held
out his hand. 1T won't hurt you 70
shake hands,"
The clergyman did not stir. Carl,
I've got something to tell you about
your cousin Sidney" he said.
The man scowled. Il don't want to
hear It," he shot through his teeth.
when saw him walking with you
to-day in his furred overcoat and his
prosperity wanted to kill him. He's
forgotten I'm alive. It's nothing to
him that I'm strangling--in the
depths"
That's where you're mistaken" re-
Piled DR.. Harding In q quiet but pos.
| tive tone.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

what Sidney Maxwell said. He told
ne that Christmas never came bat the
thought Of you swas with him; that
when his own boys played with their
toys around their tree he remembered
always how you and he had played TO-
gether; that he had tried in vain to
md you: that. II was sfconstant grief
that he and his father had Judged you
harshly; that he would give his for
tune to know where you are and make
things right"
Az the man listened, defiance melt
ed out Of him; he did not answer or
look up. The clergyman went on.
You see what child's play 1t seemed
to me when you spoke OF stealing
three thousand dollars. with the Max
well millions waiting. Not that II
would have been possible in any
case" he added quickly. you thought
you could do It. but you never could
never
Perhaps ! couldn't" the man said
brokenly. Il meant to--I don't know
what stopped me-"
THE Lord" Harding answered
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and the will to get these things, The
worn man whose inspired eyes burned
him, who stood for a force beyond
either of them, had poured strength
and will into him. He threw out his
arms. drew a quick breath. and rose
to his feet resolutely
Lord helping me, I'll do it." he
said.
That's the way to go at the busi-
ness" Harding said. his face glowing
with enthusiasm. you'll do 1t, that
way"
And with that the clock In the hall
struck four. and from upstairs there
was suddenly an eruption and a de-
scent of barbarians. Alice and Benny.
mysteriously warned In dream OF
their fathers arrival. came down upon
MIN. like wolf on the fold. and all
but tore him limb from limb with
stress of affection, and then, all at
once, aware of the stranger. they were
shy and lapsed into silence. But DR..
Harding took his girls hand and put
1t into Carl Maxwell's.
I've brought home an old friend.
Alice" he said. Wish him a merry
Christmas, my dear"
And Alice smiled and said the
words, while Benny, strangling his
father, REINFORCED the greeting with
full, slow tones.
Merry Christmas, old frien'--an' .
happy New Year" said the deliberate
Benny
Harding. hung with children. loos-
ened hand to pat the mans shout
der His eyes were bright with the
vision OF the pure in heart, who see
''Benny's hit IT," he said. That's
what we all wish you. and what's COM
Ing, Cara happy New Year,"
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tersely. 1T isn't the first time he has

tersely 1T isn't the first time he has
made children his messengers"
Maxwell lifted his eyes dreamily,
like man who had been unconscious
and who was coming slowly back to a
world too good to be true. II used
to believe those things" he said I'D
like to now. I've been long way
down. But I've never liked II. I've
been unhappy. II doesn't seem pos
sible that I'm to have chance. I
was coming here to drown myself in
Meadow Brook thought l was at
the end of the rope. That was my
plan this afternoon. And then heard
you and Sidney-and ! was glad to
get a chance to live-I think It's In
me yet to work hard and make place
for myself. think SO. never en-
joyed being scum--only you know
always went headlong whichever way
/ started, and 1t was the same with
the bad life I've been living. I can't
believe I've been faced about-in .
minute"
The clergyman had pushed the man
into deep chair; the freight washed
friendly vagueness over the shabby
clothes and over his face, molding
now into new lines under a crisis. His
eyes lifted to his friends with dazed
gaze which had lost bitterness. DR..
Harding, standing over him, laid q
calm hand on his shoulder.
my lad" he spoke gently, 1T ap-
pears to me that going into wrong-do-
ing is like going into tunnel that
leads downhill to darkness. At every
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t. 2
The stable was quiet; small feet
scurried over the snow toward the
house; the door was left standing
open, and strong moonlight poured
through 1t and illumined the place.
When DR.. Harding drove In, the figure
Of a man stood black in the patch Of
brightness.
who is that?' he asked cheerily.
The man answered: IT'S friend
Carl Maxwell"
Carl MAXWELL" the clergyman's
voice had tone of unbelief. What
do you mean-how can 1t be Carl
Maxweli?" =
The man swung forward. Look IT
me- he said, and pulled away his hat
Harding looked searchingly. and with
quick movement set on the floor the
bag he held. and caught the others
hand.
my boy, I'm glad to see you." he
said. Help me unharpfss. We must
get a fire and something to eat al
soon as possible"
AS II 1t were custom to find mer
waiting in the stable at a. m, DR.
Harding talked of the horse and ths
harness and the roads as they un
buckled the frozen leather, and thu
mans fingers slipped into the once IA
miliar business, and his ears listened
to the once familis voice. Ten min
utes Of swift work and the harness
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

4Ifi it ~ = VI ~ .tI1f'ft '4'l'.l NtIIliI
you wouldn't look It then--you were
facing the wrong way. .
rot course < poor soul may wan.
der 10 far into the depths that No.
beyond seeing the light-that's ~
awful danger" The clergyman sighed.
"But even then q hand stronger than
your own will pull you out. II you'1l
trust to It. However"-his tired faca
brightened-.however, you're not In
that case. Carl You've swung about.
and sunshine and friends are waiting
for you--a clean life--a mans work
Ia place In the world. It's wonder-
fuh how much less bad bad situa-
ton usually Is than we think. This
afternoon you were going to kill your
self: you were saved from that by the
hope OF crime; then two babies
spoke a message and you listened to
It and faced about. That's the secret.
to face about, to face right"
Like drops of strong cordial the
words struck hot shafts into Max
we'll "A clean life--a mans work.
place in the world" '
He felt with shock the strength
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

bensation of hope, sent him spring
Ing over the two miles from the rail-
road town to Fairfield, and through
dim, wellremembered lanes to Fair
field parsonage.
He found his way readily down the
shadowy drive to the stable, and the
door, left unlocked for the master,
opened at touch The horse stamped
In his stall In the dark, and Maxwell
went to him and spoke quietly, and
he was still.
There was an empty stall next.
where would be put the other horse
arriving with DR.. Harding, and here
the man slowed himself. When the
clergyman led the animal to the open
Ing, then. while his hands were busy,
would be the time. He might have 70
struggle. to knock him down perhaps
--he set his teeth and drew in q
breath. 1t was not pleasant to knock
down such friend, but II had to be
done, and he would be careful not to
injure him. A trained boxer knows
how.
i IL sat drawn together. IN the thick
straw, waiting. Niger, In the stall
close by. stamped uneasily and put his
black nose through the opening above
and shifted and blew. He could see
the horses eyes cleaning in the dark
ness, and feel his warm breath. So
settled was his mind on the deed to
come that he dropped into = sleep.
comfortably wrapped in the straw.
Yet his nerves we're alert, and he sat
mp quickly. on guard at light sound
from the outside. What was It? Even
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

about horse. I thought It would in
terest him." Benny explained. and
proceeded as II by force Of inertia:
Goosey. goosey gander.
WHITTIER do you wander
Up-stairs-
Alice interrupted. That hasn't got .
single thing to do with Christmas.
Benny"
But it's on the next page" Benny
argued stolidly.
Alice was firm. 1T isn't the right
kind Of poetry-it ought to be sort OF
churchy and religious, because Mig
gers a clergyman's horse and it's
Christmas Eve"
Maybe he's afraid" she said, In .
disappointed tone, yet still hopeful.
Benny. say the verse about Fear not
to him-that might make him not be
afraid"
The unseen audience listened Az
Benny, personal---very., as man to man,
recited hymn to Niger.
Fear not"
urged Benny
Fear not" said He, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind,
GLAD tidings of great Joy bring
To you and all mankind"
Glad 'tdings of great joy!" The
young man in the straw sat quiet and
listened.
Whatever encouragement for beasts
might be in Christmas hymn. Benny
meant to extend. 1t to Niger. Un-
hurried, with the sleepy note Of a
bird going to roost. his piping voice
plodded on, telling tale which he did
not doubt With the full angel song
he ended:
All glory be to God on high.
And on the earth be peace.
Goodwill henceforth, from Heaven to
Begin and never cease
Peace! Good-will!"
There was stir In the empty stall,
but the children did not hear It. From
mile away down the road came
family sound Of hoof-beats, and
Niger blew out an agitated breath
and whinnied again gently 1t was
very quiet. Alice and Benny, stand
ing patient, thrilled suddenly an {
strange, hoarse voice issued from the
darkness.
Merry Christmas. children!" the
| voice said.
The girl clutched the boys shout
| der. Hes talkin'- Nigger's talkin'.
| Benny announced. interested but In
perturbed.
In his perspective beasts speak
| ing was no larger marvel than the
| wonders Of every day-sunrise and
| sunsst, and stars and udee, and 4
| may Be Tie unwarped vision Of youth
| saw things "A not unjust proportion
| But ne 6irl ~ ohiverihs WITH ~
she answered ~ tnearthly tons VIA
sweet, excited eaesRneee.
Merry Christmas. Niger ~
! aid. and Addsd tremulousiy, I'm q
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to dumbness by this simple request,
for NO word came from the stall, only
another Of the soft deep inhalations
-he had relapsed into beasthood. Yet
once more the weird tones spoke.
Il can't tell you where to find any
treasure" they said, because there
isn't any buried around here. But II
you're good children and 60 straight
into the house, then your father IL
going to have enough money to 60
south-this winter or next. Now run
quickly"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

allowing for the snow-covered road it
was not the sound Of wheels--and.
while he wondered, the side door OF
the building, which faced him as he
sat hidden. opened. A late moon had
risen, making the landscape outside
as clear as day. and against the white
ground he saw. astonished. the figures
Of two children sharply silhouetted.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-10-09
FORT MISSOULA NOTES

Captain Henry Z. Bonnycastie, sixth
infantry. has arrived from Fort Will
liam Henry Harrison, and will relieve
Captain William II. Simons of the
command If this post. Captain Simons
will go IL Fort Lincoln. North Da-
kuta, where he will assume command
of that post and the second battalion
Skis infantry The Sixth infantry is
very short Of officers. The regiment
is Commanded h. a major. the hattal-
ions are commanded by captains and
most Of the companies are command
ed by lieutcnants.
Major Shattuck and Chaplain RAN
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-10-09

Chamherlain's Cough Remedy has
become famous for it, cures ri coughs.
colds. Group and influenza. Try it
when in need II contains m harmful
substance and always gives prns#lt 70
lief S2s:! BY all dealers,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-10-09
Park Picture.

A beautiful picture was shown nj
the Isis theater last evening when the
yellowstone Park" was presented
the audiences. The picture exploits
finely the beauties of the Mammoth
hot springs and the terraces and gey~
sers about the springs. "A True
Patfiar' is the title of an interesting
military subject. Gratitude" the
headliner of the program was Il
drama containing many intense sttua-
tons. The song rendered by A. j.
Yoest VAS In Sunny syIyest." and
is very taneful and pleasing. The
ehronophone subject Is OF the usual
amusing strain.