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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
HEAVY FINE is AFFIRMED
Texas Court Assessed oil Company
$1,623, 900.

washington, Jan. 1S.-The supreme
court of the United States affirmed
the decree of the state courts of
Texas imposing fine of $1.623.9o0 on
tho watcrs-Pierce OIL company of st.
Louis and ousting 1t from the state on
the charge of violating the Texas anti
trust laws. The court also sustained
the action OF the Texas state courts
in tho appointment Of Robert j. Eck-
hard as receiver and thus again decid-
ed against the company. which sought
to have sustained the action OF the
federal court In appointment Of C. y.
Dorchester at the instance OF the
company. The decisions In all the
cases were unanimous.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
KIERAN WENT TO BUFFALO
VIII Not Dodge Appearance in Any
Court.

Buffalo, N. Y. Jan. Pop. ]. Kieran,
former president of the Fidelity Fund
ing company, who. fortified by care
fully attested bail bonds. gave himself
up on Monday to the Pittsburg police.
did not go to New York. With his
attorney. Moses Shire. of Shire &
JeIlinek. Kieran came to Buffalo and
Is now here or hereabouts.
"He Is within CALL" Mr.. Jellinek ex-
planned, land will not attempt to get
AWAY. keep under cover or dodge ap-
pearance in any court"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
The Old PersimmOn Tree.
81 irene G.. Adam :.

NOckiu' bird 81 gin fit split hi tlgaat,
Jas a. min D., "A a
Watchiu' Jay and bird lest they .
The = "a a SlIinn 81 ~
Skin > full OF goodness i fuit y
Nary about it, fdll y JUICE "a
Toe luscious globe o garnet the cd persimn
Hnck thinks he owns it, every br .sk - day.
",
his o sweetness EXPRESSLY Ade for
1t feasts epicirean palate, this cd persimnon tree
~
Grow friendly - familiar with when
globes e
An the fruit il gettiu meler the old
Mouths o. daily concerts with spicy between
\ : birds o feather Caim the ri st
to me
From rpenin o. the goodies I'D
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21

Washington. Jan. 1s.-President
Roosevelt has declined an Invitation
TO attend the national tariff commits
sion convention to be held at Indian
apolis Feb 16. stating that he did not
desire TO interfere In question which
should BE- and viii be settled By bis
successor. The president added that
he had several times expressed him
self In favor Of general tariR com
mission.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
The Ruling Passion.

John! Johnr' called the excited 1T
tie wife.
"W-what Is II, Lucyr muttered the
big baseball player az be drowsfly
turned over In bed.
why. there is man downstairs"
"W-what's he doing7"
He's In the dining room after the
plate"
Trying to reach the platter Put him
out. Kelly; put him out at thirdr-
Kansas City Independent
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
FIVE OF FAMILY CREMATED
Mother and Four Children Die In De-
struction OF Home.


Ashland. Wis.,. Jan. 15.--Mrs. Ma
than Sherrard and four children. aged
one. two. four and six years. were
burned to death at Echlin's lumber
camp. twenty miles south Of Ashland.
Nate Sherrard. the camp cook. arose
1T 4 o'clock and began to prepare
breakfast for the 100 men who COM
pose the camp. leaving his wife and
children asleep. An hour later the
board shanty In which they slept
broke into flames. The lumberjacks.
many of them half dressed. rushed to
the shanty. but there was nothing 10
fght the fire with except snow.
Sherrard rushed into the burning
building. determined to throw his life
away. but he was dragged out fright
fully burned He Is now In critical
condition at an Ashland hospital
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
Bur EIGHT PERSONS KILLED
Earthquakes n Turkey Not Very De
structIve 70 TIE.

Smyrna, Turkey. Jan. $3.50 Tar a
can be ascertained eight persons were
killed BY : sharp earthquake which
occurred at Phocaea. twenty-five miles
northwest Of this city. and at other
uolghboring towns. Considerable dam.
80 WAs done to buildings It Phocaea
The shock was very strong It Chill.
whore the population became panic
stricken. though no serious damage
eooulted there.
This city also experienced the
oorthouake. but there was no loss Of
11lo and mo damage WAS done. The
American battleships Louisiana and
Virginia are at anchor In this harbor
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
FlFTy-slx MEN PERIsHED
Result Of Firedamp Explosion In Hun
oarlan Mine.

veszprim, Hungary. Jan. 15.-The
explosion OF firedamp In the Auka
coal mine here resulted In the death
Of nfty-six men. OF $40 men sntombed
1Sl were taken out alive.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21
Her object Attained.

Forgive me, my dear, said the Cos
sip humbly, but l thoughtlessly men
toned to Mrs. Brown the things that
you told me In strict confidence"
There Is nothing to forgive" replied
the wise woman pleasantly. 1T was
for that very purpose that told them
to you in strict confidence. - Chicago
Pest.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21

I suppose" said the sad eyed youth
at the musical. you know the Differ
ence between bel canto and colora.
turar'
young man." answered Mr.. Cumrox
severely Il never bet on race horses-vs
Washington Star. N asfdoe y
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21

On Wednesday was ELECTED the
United States senator by our legs
lature to succeed Senator A. b.
Kittredge. In stepping into the
shoes of Senator Kittredge Senator
Crawford will have something to do
TO fill tae place he so long aspired
for. Now that Mr.. Crawford has
at last gained the goal he Tough for
we only hope he will disappoint our
anticipations and make good.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-01-21

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The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
MODERN TAX SCHEME
Writer Plans to Raise ReYe-
nue. to Please All.
NO OPPOSITION FROM PUBLIC

would COnfine Privileges Upon
AristocrRey and Make IL Pay for
At-Suggests Decorations for Cap
tnins Of Industry - Outlines Great
Possibilities for Revenue Plan.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
The Washington Market.

Editor The Washington Herald.
Is The Washington Herald willing 10
print a demonstration that the District
OF Columbia and the United States could
save at least $4,000 a year for the next
sixty years by taking over the building
occupied by the Washington Market Com
pany as authorized by It's charter?
BY the act Of May 90, 1870 DC Stat. L.
120, Congress granted the use OF the
plot of ground bounded by Pennsylvania
avenue, B, Seventh, and Ninth streets
for ninety-nine Years, at the end Of which
period the land and improvements should
revert 70 the United States. It was fur
ther provided that upon authorization
by Congress. after thirty years, the mu-
nicipality might take possession on pay
ment to the market company OF a sum
equal 10 the value OF the building. Sec
ton l3 of the act required the company
to pay taxes on the land and building.
Section Il required It to pay $25,0OO a
year rental
The company. however. Immediately got
the rental reduced 70 1880 a year. and
gave up the portion now In parking. De-
ficiency appropriation act. March l. IS79.
II Stat. 540) The Supreme Court. in
District OF Columbia VS.. Market Com
pany, los L. s.. 24S. decided that the Ques-
ton Of rental was res adjudicata; there
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
Divorce Question.

Editor Tho Washington Herald:
In the Issue Of The washington Herald
Of July L. Michael Gallagher states in
regard to the marriage ceremony; There
is. besides. a divine sanction OF sacra-
mental efficacy given to it which is su-
pcrior to the consent OF the contracting
parties, and binds them for life"
Might we ask, Has not the "unbeliever'
right to consider this question OF mar
riagc. and. II so. with the divine phase
eliminated. would he not naturally turn
to the law and It's opinion of the marriage
contract TO guide him in the question.
What 20 do with two lives absolutely mis-
mated, uncongenial and miserable to the
point. at times. Of murder suicide. or
both? Has not the law. which Is recog-
nized as the rule OF all contracts made,
one person with another, and in this
country. where church and state are
strictly separated. the right to stand be-
tween two persons desperate 20 the point
already mentioned?
While not an unbeliever. the writer
stands with the learned justice and says
70 the church; Prove your divinity; then
prove its connection with the contract Of
marriage then prove why two mistaken
victims should be tied for life. Then,
and not till them" can he agree with Mr..
Gallagher. r. L. HARLOW.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
Debating Sufragettes." E"

Editor The Washington Herald:
Apropos of debating suffragettes' in
your issue OF this morning. let me inquire
where the logic is TO be found In such
reasoning as that of the young man, the
daring knight who took the ground
that 1T is inconsistent for women to
want men to guard and to care for them.
TO pay them every attention. and at the
same time TO want to run the govern
ment."
This idea was that dependence should
exclude the right Of discussion. How
logical! No; Il Is not that women lack
logic and are intuitive. but rather that
such men lack both Logic and intuition.
and reason from mere instinct. or they
would be able TO find a reason which
would hold water.
All reasonable men and women are
seeing more clearly every day the irref-
utable reasons for no longer denying 20
women any part Of their citizenship. and
realize that ex-Secretary Of the Navy
Long hit the nail on the head when he
said that he had never heard an argu-
ment against woman suffrage that was
not an insult 10 the intelligence Of a child
OF twelve"
Men instinctively fear the direct infiu-
ence OF women In politics. We under
stand that Considering the condition OF
politics due 10 men. Il is not surprising
that they would rather keep women out,
but they can show no logical reason Tor
preventing women from attending 20
their own case when men have for Sc
many years signally failed
Women are tired OF being Disseminated
against. and they know full well tha,
logical man" is only putting up a huge
blum when he talks about the lack OF
logic IN women as compared with men
Women have more Intuition than men
but that IS only another way OF saying
that they reason more quickly.
a higher form Of intelligence IS more
useful than most masculine logic
A 7. JENKINS.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
WALL STREET NEWS
Developments of the Week
Justify Confidence.
STEEL OUTPUT IS GREATER
with Enlarged Capacity Volume Of
Business Assumes Record Proper
tiOns - Copper Metal Prices show
slight Falling OR-Corporation Tax
Feature Closely watched.

New York. July 1S.-Seasonable July
dullness again prevailed in Wall street
last week. the narrowness OF the market
being more intensified. at least In the
early part OF the week, than Il has been
at any time since the end OF May. But
an equally noticeable feature of affairs
was that If the market was narrow II
was stIll strong. especially in the latter
part Of the week. when also it became
broader and more active.
On one or two occasions during the
week the waiting attitude assumed by
the market seemed 10 get on the nerves
OF a certain number OF spectators, and
they sold stock out Of sheer impatience.
A state Of mind Of this sort often results
at this time Of the year In declining
prices. even II every material prospect
is favorable for an advance; and in the
present year the splendor Of the entire
outlook and the cheapness OF money
have doubtless raised prices from what
would undoubtedly have been a round
recession.
At the same time II should be/remem-
bered that prices did suffer o pretty bad
fall In the last days of June. II must
Se pointed out too that in speaking Of
the present level Of prices as high It is
70 be borne in mind that prices are
high only because they have experienced
a quick recovery from a period of acute
depression. The reasons which brought
about this recovery are now so familarly
known and their soundness has been
50 amply attested that II Is unnecessary
again even 10 refer 10 them.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
United States Consuls.

Editor The Washington Herald:
In looking over the recently corrected
list OF consuls OF the United States 10
foreign countries I find that five States
and the District OF Columbia have the
bulk Of these appointments In running
over the names have discovered that
New York is credited with ffty-hve con-
suls; Pennsylvania, twenty-seven: Ohio,
thirty-two; Illinois. twenty. Indiana.
eleven. and the District OF Columbia
twenty-five. The great States OF Missouri
and Michigan have only two each. and
there are less than half a dozen credited
TO Massachusetts. Many States have none
IN the service.
When President Roosevelt placed these
positions under the merit system and or
derod the applicants TO stand examina-
tiOns Il was expressly stipulated in the
regulations Issued by the State Depart
ment by his direction that in making the
future appointments selections shoulG be
from States whose quotas are not full
So far as known President Taft has
not changed those regulations. Political
pull is not supposed 10 count In securing
these consular positions and I submit
that people from some OF the other States
ought TO have a show before any more
consuls from New York. Pennsylvania
Ohio, Illinois, Indiana. and the District
Of Columbia are appointed I should think
the Senators and Representatives from
the States which are getting nothing for
their constituents I'm the consular line
would take a hand in the matter, al
though. OF course. they cannot say who
shall be designated. but they could at
least see that men from their States are
given a chance.
am not an applicant myself and DO not
expect 90 be. but I do believe in dividing
the thing up a little bit. have heard
that a resolution is to be introduced in
the Senate calling upon the State De-
partment for a report, and I hope this
will be done. JOHN T. AIINTON.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
Story Telling.

Editor Tho Washington Herald:
When the blessed Jesus was on earth
He called little children 10 Him. and
without doubt told them beautiful stories
Of Heaven. over at the house where +
an old bachelor-stay. a very sweet and
charming girl Of nearly four years
throws her arms about my neck. and
says: Tell me a story about Jesus.2
And so I turn over the little Bible
where Mary is with her darling baby on
the donkey. going to Egypt; or to Jesus
with the doctors, when only twelve
years OF age; or with the woman at ia
cob's well; or preaching to the people,
or with the darling children in his lap
storytelling; driving out the money
changers from the temple; restoring the
Widows son; or bearing tho cross up the
street at the mercy of the brutal scourg-
er: or with arms crossed, mute and ST.
lent. before plate, asking why, what
evil hath He done?" answered by the
fearful yell: Cruelty Him. Cruelty
Him.
Day after day. passing from the library.
the children run out or stop their games
to say. Tell US a story.
have visited ten public schools IN
Washington, telling stories, and in New
Jersey walked over zoo miles visiting
schools and pleasing the children with
tales chosen by the majority Often
have 1 asked: do not your father or
mother tell you storiesT' "Oh, no; they
have no time 20 tell us any stories. :"
Then 1 have sighed and answered: My
q Na- hua .1I1fT
died at ffty-two years OF age Of con-
sumption. and every night around tho
table told us stories that we ever loved
to hear. and never can forget, for she
was a princess in story-telling-a second
Mrs. Jordan In acting out their true
meaning. One minister in Central New
York said to me:
THE mothers nowadays have no time
to interest the children in the great
events of history, or even to read to
them out OF the best authors, but drive
them out by saying. oh. don't bother
mel" Children seldom are told this the
second time, and away they go, 10 seek
entertainment elsewhere.
No wonder the and 10 cent picture
shows take them In by the hundreds.
for they must have some amusement
as the days roll by. The demands Of
business are so great and pressing upon
the fathers. and the cares Of home and
society so urgent upon the mothers that
they have no moments or hours 10 read
history for information or study Tolstoi
De Foe. Scott. Dickens, Hugo. Ander-
sen. Grimm. Arabian Nights, or the noble
ones whose names adorn the great L.
braTy Of the universe.
Our library OF Congress should have
one room for the children, where they
could read and learn the great lessons
OF the pest, and now departed John Rus
sell Young had arranged TO place books
FOR such a purpose. but alas. death
robbed the children OF their best friend.
The present Librarian should open such
a room. for under the present rules only
children over sixteen are allowed access
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
Asks Fair Play.

Editor The Washington Herald:
After all. William H. Taft is the Presi-
dent OF the United States, Territories.
and insular possessions. and. having
neither the fear Of the church nor Of the
politician in him, he IS the better fitted
to smile HIS way through the one and
cast a dark cloud over the other
when it comes to doing the greatest good
to the greatest number. irrespective Of
creed. locality. or political affiliations.
More than two years ago you published
a communication from me, in which l
took advanced ground as to iron ore,
rough lumber. hides. and wood pulp, and
as I am from a State COregon) which has
several Of it's chief industries highly pro-
tected. and therefore can speak free Of
local prejudice. and was for a time an
officer Of the American Protective Tariff
League. and can speak from the inside,
you will admit that It has required some
courage 10 ask that the burdens OF taxa
tion be lightened and equaliZed for the
whole people, not alone the interests
grated upon the stem OF our otherwise
well-balanced tree OF protection. espe-
cially when I was told. face TO face, by
the chief officer Of the organ Of the in
siders that he would make me lose my
Job" and would see Secretary Cortelyou
10 that end. However have not lost my
Job, though / retain the enmity OF the
standpatter, begun with a difference Of
opinion | had with Senator Hanna. TO
the present day.
Oregon has more and better standing
timber than any State In the Union, and
h., boo I
been in the front Of the hght for protec-
tion when Oregon needed It, but to-day
Oregon would be the better for II II the
rough lumber of British Columbia were
admitted duty free TO conserve our for
ests. and the iron ore and coal of Van
couver island were also placed on the
free list. so that the struggling iron
works at Oswego. Greg, and Irondale.
Wash, closed down by the steel trust, or
others Ike them. could make iron and
steel furnish needed rails for our ever
expanding railway systems. and give en-
ployment to thousands Of mechanics, who.
in turn, would consume the farmers
products and enrich the State.
The tariff is not a local issue. but ma
tiouaI, and, aside from its revenue-pro-
ducing features. it should be treated
broadly. with the greatest good to the
greatest number, set off against the least
harm TO the fewest individuals or indus
tries as its slogan; and, thank God. we
have in the personality and brains Of the
present agent Of the people, from the
people. and for the people. William H.
Taft-one that viii interpose between the
insatiate trusts and the cOwardly con-
sumner. a clear brain and a good pen
for him always. and the people will know
their champion. MAX pRACHT.
Oregon
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
Parks and Streets.

Lditos The Washington Herald:
Your editorials recently on matters rel
etiye 70 the well being OF the people OF
Washington through the citys park sys-
tenn, care OF streets. sc. are most timely,
aud 1t is 10 be hoped that they VIII con-
tinue 20 appear until there Is a definite
aud intelligent policy dn little things)
afoot 10 make the Capital IN reality
Beautiful Washington" Compared with
what the Capital is capable OF being made.
1t IS not that now by a Tong chalk"
The criticisms IN your editorial OF sat-
urday. July l.. entitled "In-Paved and
Unkept Streets" are TO the point. and
are richly deserved by the street powers
that be, whoever they may be- No one
can appreciate the distance sfrom the
earth 20 the planet Neptune. Much less
Is II within the domain OF mental perspi-
cacity 10 know what money is necessary
for the construction and repair OF WASH
ingtOn's streets for year under the pres
ent system.
The object presents such a vast and in
satiable NAV for money swallowing that
Il IS not 20 be wondered at that, as you
state. no doubt the appropriation Is run
ming low" Cut out the vicious contract
system Of construction and repair OF
streets, which is always an incentive for
laying an hundred yards of paving where
fifty would do, and your appropriation
would be ample Let the public policy
not be quite coincident in street building
with favored real estate promotions. and
appropriations Will be ample.
Twice too much paving for Washing
toms traffic is being laid. Put down one
half that IS now being laid, and let green
grass occupy the other half Of the street
space and sidewalk space. and we shall IN
time have q city worthy the designation
beautiful" and. what is Ear better. cool
er and more comfortable In the hot sum
mer time. The annual appropriation plank
will then span the chasm-even OF Rock
Creek. NAT THOMAS.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
A Nations City.

Editor The Washington Herald:
Washington City: Its status and gov
ernment.
II Is and ought TO remain a national
city. with local autonomy, administered
by three Commissioners under rules and
regulations provided by the Congress OF
the United States. The Commissioners
should be appointed by the President
with the consent Of the Senate. and
should have been residents OF the District
at least ten years prior 20 their appoint
ment.
There ought 10 be constructed a fire
proof auditorium large enough to accom-
modate $3.50 people, and so arranged with
metallic partitions as to form rooms for
public business when not occupied by
public assemblies -- as on inauguration
day, conventions, &c. W A. PEFFER.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
It is not possible for the amount to

fore It Is not possible for the amount to
be raised.
The ground occupied by the Marker
Company measures I0s. .T22 square feet. IL
is worth not less than $l.500,OOO. Tho
market company pays as tax about Sll,
coo a year, as rent for the land. $500
II receives from the District for the use
OF part Of the second story as an armory
IS 900 a year The net payment by the
company is. therefore. between $4,000
and $1,000 q year for the use of land
worth 81 800 600.
We do not know what the net income
of the company is. but there is reason
70 believe II not less than $1,000 per
annum.
Now, does not The Washington Herald
think II high time for Congress 20 ter
inmate this improvideat contract and LEI
this property be taken over in the interest
Of the people?
1t won't be done. however. unless there
IS q demand for it, Our Board Of Com
missloners are silent. W. J. MORRIS.