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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-09-03
Why Should
Women Vote?
Reasons Why Women Should Vote
As Given By One Of Our
Exchanges

The reasons why women should
vote are the same as the reasons
why men should vote-the same
as the reasons for having re-
public instead of a monarchy. 1t
is fair and right that the people
who must obey the laws should
have voice in choosing the
lawmakers, and that those who
must pay the taxes should have
voice as to the amount of the tax
and the way in which the money
shall be spent.
Roughly stated, the fundamental
principle of republic is this: In
deciding what is to be done, where
everybody's interests are con-
cerned. we take everybody's
opinion and then go according to
the wishes of the majority. AS
we cannot suit everybody we
do what will suit the greatest
number. That seems to be on
the whole, the fairest way. A
vote is simply a written cx-
preston of opinion.
In thus taking a vote to get at
the wish of the majority, certain
classes Of persons are passed over,
whose opinion for one reason or
another are thought not to be
worth counting. In most of our
states these classes are children,
aliens. idiots, lunatics, criminals
and women. There are good and
obvious reasons for making
all these exceptions but the last.
OF course no account ought to be
taken of tho opinions of children,
insane persons or criminals. Is
there any good reason why no
account should be taken of the
opinions of women? Let us
consider tn. reasons commonly
given and see if they are sound:
This so called representation
bears no proportion to numbers.
Here is man who has wife,
widowed mother, four or five
unmarried sisters, and half doz-
en- unmarried daughters. His
vote represents himself and all
these women. and it counts one;
while the vote if his bachelor
neighb0r next door. without a fc-
male relative in the world, counts
for just as much. Since the OBJ
ject of taking vote is to get at
the wish of the majority. it is
clear that the only fair and ac-
curate way is for each grown per-
son to have one vote, and cast it to
represent herself or himself.
A man is by nature too differ
ent from a women to represent
her. Whatever his good will, he
cannot fully put himself in
woman's place, and look at things
exactly from her point of view.
To say this is not reflection upon
his mental or moral ability; but
the two creatures are so different
that women must go unreprescnted
or represent themselves.
Another proof that women's
opinions are not fully represented
is the lack in many states of
humane and protective Legislation,
and the poor enforcement of such
legislation where it exists; the
inadequate appropriations for
schools; the permission of child
labor in factories and in general
the imperfect safe guarding Of the
moral, educational and humani-
tartan interests that women have
most at heart. In many of our
states the property laws are more
or less unequal as between men
anda women. A hundred years
ago, before the equal rights move
ment began. they were almost
incredibly unequal Yet their grand
fathers loved their wives and
daughters as much as men today.
Exchange.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-09-03
Geo. Mcclellan

DO YOU KNOW
that it is possible for
your boy and girl to get
as good an education at
the University of North
Dakota as anywhere
in the country? They
will come back to you
physically strengthen
ed, mentally awakened,
and intellectually and
morally trained. The
University has able in
structors and first class
equipment.
All departments in.
Guiding arts, sciences,
law, medicine, educa-
ton, mining, civil, cleo
trical and mechanical
engineering.
Address Frank L. McVey, Pre-,
University of North Dakota,
University, N. D.
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
INCOME TAX WORRIES
LEADERS IN SENATE
Aldnch Followers Realize That Victory for Measure
Will Be Signal for an Attack All Along
the Line or Schedules
By ]. c. WELLIvER.

me senate leaders are in a bad
way with the tarin bill.
There is no longer doubt or denial
1t is admitted. Lieutenants OF SEN
ator Aldrich admit that their can
vases make 1t look as If the income
tax measure had a prepOnderance of
chances in its favor. They understand
perfectly that if the income tax mus
ters the strength TO pass, it will be
the signal for assault all along the
line on the schedules of duties fixed
by the Aldrich bill, and that there
will be torn to pieces by the same
combination of Democrats and pro-
gressfve Republicans that is now
forming for the income tax fight
Senator Aldrich's declaration that
his bill will raise ss,0O0.000 more rev.
enue per annum than the Dingley
law, under like circumstances, has
been the strongest card for the oppo-
sition. and at the same time their
great weakness. If the Aldrich bill
will raise more money, how does IT
comply with the pledge for downward
revision. is one question But it Is
answered by another, Yankee fashion:
II the Aldrich bill will raise revenue
enough, what's the excuse for trying
70 QSNASS new VI baACSs
Among Democrats.
II have investigated every case Of a
Democratic Senator reported to be on
on the income tax proposal, and am
satisfied that every man of them will
vote for It," declared one Cf the leaders
OF the minority with the utmost pos
tiveness. mot only do I think we will
have our vote solid when 1t is needed.
but I believe we are In better shape
than the Republicans who sympathize
with US; 1 fear that under the pressure
that viii be brought to bear on them
they will not be able to deliver all the
votes they now list for the bill. and
that, if left to vote as they pleased.
would do so. There VIII be pressure
from a good many quarters that they
will find Il hard to resist"
But the Republicans OF this faith are
confident that IL the Democrats hold
hrm they viii pass either the Bailey or
the Cummins bill or a measure repre-
senting a compromise of the two. TnTee
or four days ago their canvass in
dicated that they could muster enough
votes to make a majority, even IL they
should lose three Democrats; for at tn at
time II was generally reported that
Senator's Martin of Virginia and Ray
ner of Maryland were opposed 10 an
come tax Since then, both these gem
temen have declared themselves square
The Washington times., 1909-04-23

Wedding Decorations as Elaborate
or simple as desired. Shaffer, 18th & L
-AdVt
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
BOYLE TO OCCUPY
SNINDELLS' POST
Inspector Will Retire From
Police Force on April 80.
Many Changes.

Announcement was made at Police
Headquarters this morning that Capt.
Richard b Boyle, commanding the
Third precinct, viii be promoted on
May to ill the vacancy caused by the
retirement on April 80 OF Inspector
John A. Swindells.
Lieut. Charles T. Peck, in charge OF
the detective bureau at night, who will
he promoted to a captaincy, will as
sumo command of the Second precinct,
and Capt. Daniel Sullivan viii be trans
1erred to No. s.
Acting Lieut. James A. Duvall, who
has been in charge of the Fifth precinct
st night. win be made a full lieutenant
and viii succeed Lieutenant Peck at
the detective bureau Sergeant VIII
liam II Harrison, now detailed at the
White House, viii '.ecome acting lieu
tenant aid win be detailed to the Fifth
precinct in Lieutenant DuvalPs place.
Sergeant's Post Vacant.
The promotions along the line leave
3 vacancy for an acting sergeant, who
win be selected from the ranks, but the
appointment will not be made for sew
eral days
The promotions, Major Sylvester said
of the officers who were moved I'D a
peg by the changes not only have ex-
cellent records covering a period Of
many years, but have displayed un-
usual executive ability IN handling men
under them.
The retirement Of Inspector SwindeIIs
causes regret 20 his friends and fellow
members of the department. Major
Sylvester viii feel the loss keenly, for
not only is Inspector Swindells a cap
able executive, but also a close per-
sonal friend OF the superintendent Of
police.
Long in Department.
For more than thirty years he has
been a member Of the department. His
retirement, however, did not come as
Al surprise. as it was known that for
the last year he had been contemplat-
ing giving up his active duties. He has
been member of the police trial board
Tor many years
Lieutenant Peck is one Of the most
popular as well as one or the most
capable officers IN the department. He
has been in the central office since
1900. and since July. 1906 has been as
sistant TO Inspector Boardman, chief Of
detectives.
The Washington times., 1909-04-23

ly in favor of Il, and one or two other
Democrats who were looked upon as
doubtful have done the same thing,
Meanwhile, on the Republican side,
the development of strength is remark
able Two or three of the millionaire
Senators of the majority side are conf
IDENTIFY claimed to favor. an income tax
measure. OF these du Pont of Delaware
another.
IF I were the counsellor of the men
OF great wealth In this country said
Senator Bailey to a cloak-room group
recently, Il would tell them, entirely
IN their own interest that they should
not only place no obstacle in the way
turn in and take the lead in favor OF
1t; should demand it, and indicate their
willingness to comply with It"
Ihat observation has had a good deal
side of the Senate. The Texan strongly
believes in this view, and is going to
make the most of it when discussing
the measure on the floor.
Aldrich Works Hard
Senator Aldrich has been working
very hard to organize his forces for the
fight, and all the great protected In
terests are with him be ;ause they rec
ognize that If the income tax is once
made feature Of the national policy
it will cause a surplus in the near fu-
ture, and in order to dispose Of this
there will be demand for more down
ward revision of the tariff schedules.
That these questions are 20 be dis
posed of quickly ard easily, is now not
imagined by anybody. The prospect of
a session lasting Till well into June inn
proves with every day. There are sin
gle items in the tariff schedules which
will probably occupy days. Of debate
Petroleum is one % these, for IT is un-
derstood the powers are determined TO
restore the % per cent ad valorem tax
which the House put on in committee
of the whole and afterward struck off
on the final consideration of the Payne
bill. Sugar is going TO demand a great
deal of attention, for both Republicans
and Democrats are out for trouble over
this schedule, and insist on a radical
revision in the interest Of the consumer
and to the disadvantage Of the trust.
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
BODY is FOUND.

DANVILLE, Pa, April 2S.-The body
OF John Reilly, aged sixty-two, promi-
nent resident and veteran of the civil
war, was found in : pool of water
on the outskirts of tLe city by search
ing party early this morning. It is
thought that on his way home in the
darkness he came too near the bank OF
the pond. made slippery by recent rains,
and fell In.
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
RETORTS.


Two London cabbies were glaring at
each other.
"Aw, wot's the matter with your de-
manded one
''Nothink's the matter with me. you
bIoomin' idiot"
you gave me narsty look" per
sisted the first.
Me? Why, you certainly ave a
narsty look, but didn't give Il 10 You,
so 'elp mei'-Everybody's
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
KING is GODFATHER
TO REID'S GRANDSON

LONDON, April 2S.-King Edward,
represented by Lieut.. Col. George Lind
say Helford. one Of his eduerTies-in-
waiting. stood godfather to the infant
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Hubert Ward
today.
Mrs. Ward IS a daughter of White
law Reid. the American Ambassador In
London. Her son was born March q.
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
BRITISH NATIONAL DEFENSE.

LONDON. April 2S.-Jn consequence
OF an adverse report regarding the
readiness of the British feet for war,
made by Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford to Premier Asquith, the premier
has appointed a subcommittee Of the
committee on imperial defense to In
vestigate the whole matter. Mr.. As
quith will preside personally over the
subcommittee
The Washington times., 1909-04-23

Baltimore and Return SI.2s-Balti-
more & Ohio r. R.-Every Saturday and
Sunday. All trains both ways both
days. except Royal Limited. City Offices,
7417 q st. and 619 Penna Ave.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
TREATY IS RATIFIED.

BERLIN. April 22-The bundesrath
has voted to ratify the new patent
treaty between the United States and
Germany. The treaty eliminates the
requirement that the article be manu-
factured In the country Issuing the pat
ent. 1t was ratified by the American
Senate April Is
The Washington times., 1909-04-23
DANDRUFF
Cured in Two Weeks or Money Back

Cured in Two Weeks or Money Back
In fact Henry Evans, the druggist.
has a wonderfully efficient hair restorer
called Partisan Sage which costs only
90 cents 8 bottle. that is guaranteed TO
cure dandruI IN two weeks or money
hack
Partisan Sage Is the discovery Of one
of the worlds greatest scientists, who
knowing the value of Sage as a scalp
cleaner and hair restorer, combined It
with other ingredients in proper proper
tions. and the result is the most Won
derful hair tonic IA the world
Partisan Sage IS a most pleasant,
daintily perfumed hair dressing, and
besides curing dandruff. your druggist
will return your money II Il fails 20 stop
falling hair or itching OF the scalp.
II will make hair grow, and women
who desire SOFT beautiful and luxuriant
hair can have IL IN two weeks by using
this famous, quick acting preparation.
Henry Evans sells il under a guaran-
tee. You take no risk.
Don't let any druggist tell you he has
something just as good as Partisan
Sage. because there isn't any hair re-
storer so good. The girl with the Au-
burn hair Is on every package. and you
get a much larger bottle Of Partisan
Sage for your 80 cents than you get
OF the ordinary kind. Sold by leading
druggists everywhere.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

too much to eat, and the other nal are uncomfortable because the' don't have enough. i. No man would listen to your tals l if he didn't know it was his tul' next.
 Do your work well. 1t is not onp s duty, but will make your serVie'' desired.
 An act may be a virtue today aD' vice tomorrow; according to cOD ditions. k,
 The kicker is bad enough, but v v has several advantages over the n''' who whines.
 Egotism means ruin to its poss'; sor and all the good he or llle capable of doing.
 The dollar you throw away Wn.s l. you are young will be worth S3 WIZ you are old, and need 1t most.
 Real honesty, if made to permess.. the whole being, produces Drlsmf , ness of countenance and gehe,'. good feeling and attractiveness MI nigh irrisistible.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

cally worthless without deep and earnest thought force.
 The rocks and hills about Mena speak silently but unmlstakably of the great wealth beneath them.
 Eff at first you don't succeed, try again" And if you do succeed keep on trying again and again.
 Keep your eye on circumstances and conditions and always remem- Der that you have a right to govern or overcome them
 Success and prosperity come to those who work faithfully and act wisely and discretely. Just wait and go down in failure.
 It is better to be cast into the sea, with millstone tied to the neck, than to be totally selfish and uncon- cerned about the welfare of others.
 Look for and expect happiness only in the future and you thereby make life a drudgery. Grasp it here and now as @ divine heritage and life with all it's surroundings becomes
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
THE cANNERY.

The management of the Mountain City eanneries announces that the plant will be ready for the first berries this spring.
 Circulars have been sent to all stockholders seeking information as to what seed each desired for this years planting. The response in- dicates that string beans. tomatoes and sweet potatoes are in most demand as vegetables. The circular strongly urges the planting of black berries and dewberries. and states that the cannery will take all the
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
wlld blackberries offered.

wlld blackberries offered.
 This institution is purely co-opera- tive and it's profits will be divided among it's stockholders, who will thus have a chance to make a good profit aside from the opportunity to market vast quantities of fruit and vegetables that heretofore were al- most worthless. It will, if properly conducted, do much to increase the profits of farming. gardening and fruit growing in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
Rational Brerlties.
lllaYIdson

Your own behavior in life is your greatest friend or foe.
 Politeness is a most valuable asset and pays large dividends
 A bold, forceful character n)t only makes you attractive but wards off many an attack.
 Literary attachments are practi-
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

If memory is not at fault, the Beef Trust was dissolved a few years ago, and yet we now hear that the government is after it again. Its mighty annoying the way these in- fernal trusts refuse to stay dead when they are officially killed
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

The 'eonservauve" organs all over the land took terrible alarm at the action of the President in refus- ing to be called down" by the senate. But with a people who have noted how diligently that aristocratic body has avoided doing anything for the
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

country, and has used it's best efforts to defeat Roosevelts efforts to do so. it will be hard to stir up much alarm. And as to the President well, he has generally taken care of himself in such fights.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

A Kansas statesman proposes to pass law forcing railroads to carry all state officials free. And this is probably one of the same men who made it illegal for the railroads to issue passes to anyone
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

Those steelmakers who have not already made their millions through the tariff probably feel that Andy Carnegie is guilty of turning states evidence in testifying that that in. dustry does not need protection any further
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

Judge Landis, who assessed the 29 million dollar fine against the Stand ard Oil Company, balks on trying the case again. After the way the higher courts have landed on him
 t IS not strange In the meantime.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

Though it does not mean as much politically as had it occurred a year ago, Arkansas will, nevertheless, re- joice most sincerely in the news that Governor Little is actually recover ing his full health.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

With eighty-eight purchasable couneilmen and but six honest ones, 1t would seem that Pittsburg. Pa. was about ripe for the fate of Sodom and Gormorfah.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

however. it is fair to assume that the dogged determination of the government to push the case for re- trial is not so very funny to tie Standard
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

That Mississippi belle vho married Chinaman may find him really useful on wash days. She probably will need all the consolation she can get anyhow.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

An Oakland. Cal, man was sen tencrd to one year in prison for each of eight pennies he had stolen. Stealing in small way never did pay anyhow.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
beauty and loveliness.

A good supply of self confidence is a very necessary quality, but the feeling of self-importance is very detrimental and should be suppressd.
 Mena will be just what her own citizens choose to make it. The proper thoughts, energy and push win make it prosperous and live city.
 We often hear cry for a higher education What we need is a deeper education. A deep, thor ough knowledge that fits us for the duties of life.
 Teachers both in church and state who know and are willing to impart the truth is one of the great est needs of the twentieth century. So-called teachers are a curse to any nation.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

Your surprise at the fact that this country consumes 2 billion pounds of sugar in year may be tempered by remembering the number of lemons handed out
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

President Roosevelt is never too busy to take whack at dishonesty as is being found out by those Pittsburg crooks.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

Wonder now those pittsburg. Pa. grating aldermen feel about that l4-year sentence received by Abe Ruef
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

Andrew Carnegie's position on the tariff on steel seems to be that it is shame to take the money"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
WHAT POLK COUNTY NEEDS.

N LIEN Thompson president of Menas Commerca oup w made trip through the West and North west last summer he realizing locality did Nature dol and and hethgvng conditions t she has done for Mena and her urroundnR he went about n m of the question he sought to solve was ts
 WHY DOES THE WEST DRAW TO ITSELF SUCH GREAT MULTTUDES?
 The question each point visited and with western the query found hand.
 FIRST EVERY HOTEL TABLE AND IN IN EVERY WI 3R STORE WERE PILES OF ATTRACTIVE LITERATURE POINTING OUT THE BEAUTIES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE LOCALITY
 sEcoND-EvERY MAN AND WOMAN WAS FULL OFl PRAISE FOR THEIR TOWN. AND EVEN LITTLE CHILL DREN PRATTIED OF THE GLORIES OF THE WEST AS REPRESENTED BY THEIR SURROUNDINGS. Having thus found full answer query Thompon mind Menahs home city and it's beautiful surroundings God and Nature had bestowed Then he sought an to another
 WHY HAvEITs GREAT BLESSINGS BEEN So LITTLE And n the
 TOO MANY OF OUR PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW AND AP PRECIATE THE BLESSINGS THAT ARE THEIRS
 TOO MANY OF OUR PEOPLE DELIGHT IN POINTING OUT THE DARK SIDE TO THE INJURY OF THEM SELVES AND ALL
 roo MANY OF OUR PEOPLE ARE TOO INDoLENT TO BEAR THEIR PART OF THE WORK OF MAKING MENA ATTRACTIVE TO STRANGERS.
 TOO MANY OF OUR PEOPLE ARE TOO SELFISH TO EVEN LEND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO WORK HARD AND CONTINUOUSLY TO BUILD UP OUR CITY AND COUNTY
 AND WOE BE UNTO Us-A FEW PEOPLE THERE ARE AMONG US WHO WHEN INQuIEING STRANGERS
 
 ADVANTAGE. EVEN TRY TO DISCOURAGE AND SEND THEM AWAY FOR FEAR SOME OTHERS MAY. knows will deny them s regrettabe- is ptiful is
 within borders people who awakening and helping themselves and by holding back upon those who would help them.
 Mena good intelligent thoughtful and handed the editor the following
 MENA SHOULD HAVE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF EVERY CITIZEN OF TIE CITY WHOSE DUTY IT SHALL. BE TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANY STRANGER ENTERING THE CITY AND TO SUCH GIVE INFORMATION CORDIALLY AND CORRECTLY SUCH REAL ESTATE AGENTS CANNOT EXERT THE INFLU- ENCE THAT PRIVATE CITIZENS MAY, HOWEVER HON EST AND CORRECT THEY MAY BE. a suggestion of the milk and Think friends It simple too No bylaws The whole membership such organization from supply of good things especially blessed the they given awaythe the quantity left.
 done under the night Its sunlight oeyts deeds rada good the the flowers and if members will county hive happy huzzng industry like of the spring And those who refuse well all know the fate of the drones a hive of bees
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
LODGE NOTICES.
KN1Gnrs oF PYTHIAs.

Nena Lodge No. iD, Knights ot t'N Nteias' n,eef~ every Monday evening in l. 2. '. r. hnltdine Work in some of Inc ranks nNafis every night Mcmb be.s are requeslea '" he oreSent EIsitors cordially invited tseorgc Pettitt q. (.
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY

IAtchlNon NIODe,l Half the people in the world are uncomfortable because they have
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

WooDMEN OF THE WORLD.
 ~,--aEs=o RrcH MOUNTAIN CANT l-xA--z$F Fze, tNO. si3 W. Q. w., meei Exxyar vkT.-sA every Tuesday night n E-N2tSAs ~ l. .. n. r. Hall, yl Notlh Mena street Visiting sshonrers cordially Invited to meet with us' AZ C BRIGGS, C. '.
 r. C. ROGERS, Clerk,