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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
Rounding Up 500 enersn

Twenty-six indictments in the Okla
homa timber fraud cases are a credit
able legacy from this administration to
the next Theft of the soil and its
products has become dangerous enough
in this country to be forever unpop-
ular.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

With so per cent more than the num-
Der of names legally necessary for the
recall petition, the anti-vice campaign
ers can afford to laugh at the predic-
tions Of the pro-vice press that only a
handful" of citizens would sign.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
Be the One

Don't ever get the notion. boy,
Whatever else you do
That you're supreme; because there are
Ten thousand more like you.
Detroit Free Press.
But don't let that discourage you:
Become the one whose worth
Entities him of all that bunch,
To proudly be on earth.
Chicago cord-Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

People of the Pacific coast helped
build the navy. They are entitled to
half of it,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

Some of those pesky professional cor
poration politicians who are fooling
with consolidation are about to realize
what it means to monkey with the
buZZSaW
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
In Snowy Chicago

Now is. the winter of our discomfort
when we have to wade through a foot
Of snow on the sidewalk before the
home of the reformer who is some
where lecturing on civic virtue.-Chi-
"a 90 Post
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

| When Mayor Harper leaves city hall
the Society for the Prevention oe
j Cruelty to Vice will go to the sere
woods Of baskerville to gather chest
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

President Roosevelt is fond of Mr.
Taft, Nevertheless, he is dee-lighted TO
think it was r. Roosevelt and not w.
Taft who welcomed home the battle
ships.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
Timely Test

In view of the high cost of living, this
would be a good time to test the eff
cacy of getting UP from the table hun
gry.-Toledo Blade.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
Consolation

Ella Wheeler Wilcox asks: "Are TIE
rich as happy as the poor?" Well, the
poor man seems to enjoy owning a dog
more.-San Bernardino Index
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
Persian Poetry

There is no poetry in all the orient
that appeals to us like the productions
of the Persian poets, because there is
none based on the spirit which has
work of human genius.-Sacramen
Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

Pacific ocean needs half the navy and
is entitled to it.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

The anti-consolidation campaign is a
campaign of Misrepresentation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
TRY QuaItruch

Somebody who knows Captain Quail
trough will confer favor on "Querist'
and Constant Reader by stating ex-
plicitly whether his name is pro-
nounced Qualtro, Qualtroo, Qualtrow,
Qualtruff, Qualtrawf or Qualtrock.-
Long Beach Telegramh
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

Says Mayor Harper to his secretary
DARN THOSE PINK SOCKS"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

geles have mo use for vice" or for a
mayor who tolerates and encourages it.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

Mayor Alexander will be good enough
for us.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

Mayor Harper is in a Savage mood
these days.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

Music hath charms to soothe the
Savage breast. That accounts for his
chumminess with A Harper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23
The Public Letter Box

CORREsPONDE intended for publication
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-23

Let's have our half Of the navy.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
HOTELS READY FOR TIE RUSH
Prepared for the Coming of the
Land and Exposition Guests.

Chicago is not going to be caught
| unprepared for the big crowds that will
attend the Land and Irrigation EXPOSE
tion," is the report given by a leading
ing our ear to the ground, and we hear
reports from every direction that we
are going to be surprised by the num-
Der of guests on account of the novel
show at the Coliseum, Nov 20 to Dec.
4. Of course, we always expect a big
attendance at the Live Stock Show,
which occurs on the same dates, but
we shall have crowd that will SurpaSs
anything seen in many years when the
doors of the Land and Irrigation Ex-
POSITION are thrown open on Nov. 20.
Every hotel in Chicago is looking for
ward to this event and is prepared to
see it's capacity packed to the full by
class visitors who do not often get
in Chicago.
"This Land Exposition has differ
ent sort Of pull from the other big af-
fairs that are held at the Coliseum
from time to time. We appreciate the
fact that We are going to have very
substantial class of visitors on this oc-
casion and that they will come from
many states.
according to the plans of the ex-
position it will be great educational
event and enable the land seeker to
save money by having concentrated I'M
der one roof all the leading regions Of
the country where life is made attrac-
tive by irrigation and an agreeable CHI
mate and productive soil You may tell
all prospective visitors that we are
ready for them and for them to come
and enjoy this feast which Chicago has
spread"
The theater managers are also maxi
ing preparations for special attractions
during the exposition period. They will
also take steps to be rid of the ticket
scalpers and spectators who Oft
en- interfere with patrons of the thea
ter and prevent them from getting
seats at the regular prices.
eve shall do our part to entertain
the exposition visitors in fitting man
ner," said one of the prominent thea
ter managers, speaking for all of the
prominent theaters.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
A Jubilee Week

The past week has been time of jubi
lee for the members and congregation OF
the First Congregational church. Mon
day evening, a Homecoming meeting
was held in the church parlOrs, it being
reunion of the members and friends of
the church, the members of the choir
and the Sunday school. An address was
delivered by Rev. T. B. Thompson OF
Rockford, ILL.,, former pastor, full OF
hope, joy and inspiration, and J. T. Moak
delivered an address full of interesting
"reminiscences of the church, covering
nearly a half century. Both spoke in he
half of the hOme-comers, Mayor Mulber-
ger, having spoken words of welcome.
Music appropriate for the occasion was
rendered and the evening most delight
fully spent.
Tuesday evening came the girls house
Warming-the gathering of all the girls
in the Sunday school and choir, under
the auspices of the Junior Glover club
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the
Glover club held a meeting to rejoice
and prepare for further work for the
church and the cause. In the evening
mid-week eervice were held and graft
tude expressed for the good things re-
ceived as a church and congregation
Thursday evening at 1870, Union Thanks
giving services, the sermon being deliv-
cred by Rev. Horace Barnes of Milwau-
kee.
Saturday evening at o'clock, the
boys hOuSeWarmlng-anG God bless the
boys, for to them we look for the regen-
Grafton OF the world, will be held.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
Sample Copy Free. Advertising Rates are
Furnished on Application
WdtertOWn Wis. Friday. Nov. 1t
LESS TALK. MORE ACTION

President Taft in one of his
speeches in the south had consider
able to say about the law, that
there are limitations which must be
removed and before their removal
they cannot be ignored and suggest
ed. First, make your law according
to your desires and ambitions and
then follow it. While the president
was getting down to fundamentals,
he should not have forgotten that
we have many laws, IN fact too
many which are not enforced. AS
the chief executive of the notion, it
is his duty to see that all the laws
are enforced without fear or favor;
that the rich rascals should be pun
ished with the same alacrity and
severity as those less favored. The
laws we have are no doubt sufficient
and the limitation of which he talks
SO gibbly are simply the ruling of
courts, which would let rich man
escape if he had a political pull at
Washington. The president sin
cerity will be attested by his doing
something beside giving the public
wind. What the country expects, is
action, not words; less platitudes
and glittering generalities but more
work, indicative of a right purpose.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Advice is one thing we never
have to advertise tor.
How fast time flies Well soon
be IN need of a new calendar.
Being a patient man, Uncle Joe
Cannon will probably wait to be
kicked out.
When one man tells another that
his baby is pretty he usually adds:
1t must look like its mother.
Hips are to come back into
style again, thus justifying the
forethought of the woman who
saved hers.
Capt. Peary has secured the en-
dorsement of the Geographical So
ciety. Something like carrying his
own precinct.
Where are the heroes of the
ages past?" asks a poet. Dom
know, but the modern heroes are
wearing Carnegie medals.
We can't help liking the Ameri-
can girl who has refused to marry
a foreign nobleman because she
can't pronounce his name.
A Montana bride ate twenty bis
cults of her own baking. Not nee
essarily for publication, but as an
evidence of good faith.
Emperor Williams wife has
made him promise he will never
make an ascent in a flying machine.
That kind of wife is worth having.
A University of Wisconsin FRO
lessor believes school should be
kept open all year. He doesn' t
seem to care what the boys think of
him.
The people of this country can
stand only just about so much of
anything. They have had about
all the polar controversy they want.
The luckiest woman lives in St.
Louis. She thought she was mar
rylr 6 a count, but since the Cere-
mony has discovered that he is a
cook.
Halley's comets tail is to brush
the earth next May. At that time,
we presume, and we didn't get the
idea from an astronomer, there'l IL
be no flies on the earth.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
G ngregdtiOndl Church Dedi
Gated Last SUNDAY

The new Congregational church WAS
dedicated Sunday with the usual cere-
monies and was really red letter day
for the pastor, members and congrega-
ton. AT the morning service the dedi.
catorY address was delivered by Edward
u. Eaton, D. d., president of Beloit col
lege, and the evening address by Rev. C.
h. Beale, pastor of the Grand Avenue
Congregational chnrch, Milwaukee. who
took for his text: Therefore. be We
steadfast and unmOvable."
The corner stone of the edifice. which
is one of the finest in the city, was laid
Sunday, July IL, with impressive seryi-
ces, and the dedication Sunday was the
frultlon of the hopes of Rev. HI. c. Rehm
and the ladies of the church who have
given of their best endeavOrs to secure a
church building that should meet the
needs OF the congregation and it stands
as monument to their lator, earnest
ness and self-sacriice.
At the services Sunday were many
who, In years gone by were either mem
bers of the church or wOrshipped in the
congregation. came from distance tC
attend the services and rejoice with
those who have been instrumental in the
erection of the new, beautiful place OF
worship. The church cost upward OF
$500 and at the morning service the
freewill offering was SLIGO.
The Rev. 0. l., Robinson of Madison
state Sunday School superintendent, de-
llvered the dedicatOry prayer, and the
people rejOiced in their hearts and were
glad that they now have new home il
which 70 praise God and do His will.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM

Glavius, a special agent in the
interior department was dismissed
because he had an idea that it was
his duty to protect the government
against fraud; and the president
gave the order for his dismissal.
Pinchot of the forestry department
must go because he was impressed
with an idea that it was his duty to
work for the best interests of the
people-the nation, and Parr, the
only honest man in the custom ser
vices must go, because he discover
ed and made public the stupendous
sugar frauds. Honesty in the pub
lie service is not wanted. Men oc-
cupying subordinate positions are
expected to be deaf and blind to ras-
cality and if they have a political
pull-to pull for those who will give
them a small portion of the swag
and keep the balance. In the pub
lie service today, addition, dl-
vision and silence is expected and
Taft is galvanting all over the
country making speeches that mean
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
BOTH UNAMERICAN

The recent primary election IN
Maryland emphasized the unfair
ness and injustice of the system
which places the nominations in the
hands of the rich and initiates
against the poor. Senator Rayner
who was candidate for renomina-
ton, although he had no opposition
paid out during the primary cam
paign ST., 900. During the primary
election in this state a year ago last
summer hundreds of thousands of
dollars were spent by men seeking
senatorial and state nominations
in fact, the nominations were put
up to be knocked down to the high
est bidders. Men destitute of a
single qualification for the positions
sought and who would never have
been thought of under the old sys-
tenn, secured the honors, because
they had the money to spend to de-
banch the electorate.
Under our present system IN this
state, no man, however able and
deserving he may be can hope for
recognition unless he has the means
to influence votes in his favor at
the primary election, consequently
the nominations go to demagogues
or men of mediocre abilities. Away
with the primary election law and
the civil service humbug, that all
men, especially the younger ele-
ment, may have chance TO serve
the state and nation in places of
honor and trust. Both laws are
un-American, delusive and a fraud
upon honesty and justice, and have
worked only harm.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
II PER CENT FOR WAR

SeVenty-two per cent OF the en-
tire amount of money raised and
expended by this great government
of ours is for meeting the losses of
past wars or preparing for future
wars.
Close your eyes and sit back in
your chair, and think of This a min
ute. 1t will do you good. 1t will
wake you up.
Let US repeat it to YOU only
twenty-eight per cent of all the
money raised by this government
goes to meet all of the expenses
contracted by the government, save
for fighting.
All the rest of the money that we
get and pay out is to meet the ex-
penses of past wars or provide for
future wars.
Just think of it, three-quarters of
our billions voted and expended in
the business of killing our brothers
and neighbors.
And yet, we claim to be enlight-
ened civilized Christians.
The Master said every man was
our neighbor and that we should
love him, but we vote away three
quarters of the National revenue to
kill him or to keep him from killing
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
december Weather

A cold wave of much intensity will
prevail over western to central sections
passing from the present month into De-
cember and from the 4th to the 18th the
cold will gradually give away to warmer
weather to be followed by rain and snow
A storm period extends from about the
9th to the 14th, probably the most severe
on or about the 18th. During which,
violent wind storms will sweep eastward
across the country, followed by a biz
card from the northwest.
From the 10th to the 18th the weather
will moderate, but still remain cold.
Another storm period will be expe-
rienced from the Goth to the 25th, con-
sisting of heavy winter storms and ii
will be we'll to be watchful for stock and
careful not to be caught unprotected.
From the 9th to the 29th storms of
sleet and snow will cover most parts OF
the country with bizzardOus winds and
be very cold, but not so severe as the pre-
viOus storm period, and yet, great pre-
caution should be taken for stock and
personal safety.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

dismissed as was the judgment rem
dered by Judge Lands about a
year ago, in which the Standard
was fined $40, 900, 900 for rebating.
The decision on the case under
consideration was concurred in by
the four judges constituting the
court of appeals and was written
by Judge Sanborn, one of the ablest
lurists in the country and should
stand.
According to an interview with
Hon. Leslie M. Shaw, who was
secretary of the treasury in the
Roosevelt cabinet, and which was
recently published, if taken literal
ly, Please pass the sugar" was the
motto of the custom house for a
long time-and the rascals were
not disturbed, although the govern
ment was robbed of millions of dol
lars by underweights and under
valuations.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
THE BIG LAND SHOW
Chicago's Chief of Police Assures Wis
itors That Everything Will Be
Ready for Their Comfort.

Chief of Police Steward Of Chicago
is mindful of the comfort of visitors
during the coming Land Exposition,
which will be held during the same
time as the International Live Stock
Show, Nov 20 to Dec. 4.
eve shall not only police the expo
sition but also all those parts of the
city which the visitors will frequent.
If there are any suspicious characters
in sight, we shall speedily warn them
to leave the city. We are determined
that our guests during the exposition
season shall be as free from annoy
ance as a thoroughly organized police
and detective force can make them. Or
dinarily the stranger in Chicago is as
safe here as in any city-we purpose
to make him doubly so during the two
weeks of the exposition and Live Stock
Show.
1--WE have on the force many men
who are experienced in looking after
crowds and they will all be on duty at
the right points during the Land and
Irrigation festivities.
II am taking a special interest in
this coming land show for l realize its
great importance to the country and to
the city of Chicago, and 1 appreciate
the earnestness of the people who are
going to be Chicago's visitors. Many
people who are seeking new locations
for their homes will come to Chicago
and many of them will not be on the
alert for suspicious characters. To such
people we shall give special care and
do all in the power Of our strong or
ganization to see that no one falls into
the hands of the confidence men or 9TH
er swindlers during his presence with
in our gates.
II appreciate the enterprise of the
Chicago Tribune in promoting and f.
nancing this great exposition and it is
my wish to have our police organiza-
ton assume large measure of the re-
sponsibility for the comfort of our
guests on this splendid occasion"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

ALI of her friends will be glad to
learn, that Mrs. A. E. Baumann has
improved in health to such an extent
as to admit of her removal Wednes-
day from st. Msry's hospital to her
bome-and ''Sim" was glad. for it
had been desperately lonesome for
him while she was in the hospital.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
CLEANED AND OARNERED

A MISTAKE.
She threw herself at his head, while
he,
Unable to resist her,
Was throwing himself at her feet,
you see,
And that was how he missed her.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

nothing and working the church
racket for all it is worth-a politi-
clan and nothing more.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
THE EGOTIST.

THE EGOTIST.
Why | am of so much account
To me is very plain,
But though | try | can't see why
The other men are vain.
o.
AN INTERESTING STUDY.
Yes, woman is such an enigma!
With an answer that no one can
get;
An unsolvable puzzle designed to
befuzzle,
But we won't give her up, just
yet.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

VERY NATURAL HISTORY.
You may mention,'' said the
teacher
OF the nature study class,
Some well-known web-footed
creature.
Johnnie could not let it pass,
For he knew he had his answer
pat'
Which straightway he supplied
her,
But the teacher had to smile there
For his answer was A
spider"
Mr.. and Mrs. John Renk of Wauke-
sha, were visitors here Yesterday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
INDEPENDENT.

In DEPEN DEM.
The man who has no bills to pay,
May dwell in sweet tranquility
Since he-in a financial way
Is one of the no bill lily.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

COMMON TASK.
Some seek duty down the wind,
Far afield and over sea,
Who, if they scanned close, might
find
Duty meath their own rooftree!
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
FOOTBALL NOTE.

FOOTBALL NOTE.
The Carlisle Indians rush the ball
In frst-class style, and yet,
They might play better were they
all
Of the "Kick-a-poo" tribe, you
beti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Commission house business on the Consolidated
Exchange exhibited a further enlargement. with
the trading active throughout the day. The market
was Q broad one, sixty-two issues changing hands.
with the total sales apprOXimatng $4,000 shares.
United States Steel common represented a heavy
of the days business, It's volume
to $3.50 shares. Increased interest was
taken i'm many Of the specialties- The upward
movement in Rock Island common in the closing
dealings feature, that stock touching a high
Of ais. compared with "A top price attained on the
Stock Exchange Of A. The trading In Denver &
RIc Grante. Missouri. Kansas & Texas common.
American Car Foundry and Central Leather
was also lively at times. II the tendency OF
tine operators buy the standard list IN the
opening dealings. but the subsequent advances
they were disposed 20 feed out what they had
bought. AMI 10 limited extent put out short lines.
Reading failed to sell above 1864. against a high
on the other hoard Of 1864: while Southern Pa
ctfc's high was 1914. against 1914: and the high
of Smelling was S7S6. against 971z. Union Pacific.
however. rose TO 2O6as, against 2O69s Detailed
operations follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-AIoney on call opened at ~
per cent: highest, per cent lowest Al per cent:
last lCan a.. Der cent; closing. 4I26s@ per cent;
ruling price ga per cent Time money rates were
ouoteo At 4R9q5 Per cent for sixty days, 42s as
per cent for ninety days and four months and $40
40 per cent for FIVE and six months Mercantile
paper continued 10 come into the market in fair
quantity. Rates. 81 70 SO per cent for Endorsed
bills receivable and choice single names and 5lzaG
Ier cent for others.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-The foreign exchange
market opened steady. with cables quoted at 4S645
n .N6'a; demand sterling at 4-S6 bid and asked and
slXtY-cay hills at 4S3 Short francs were 517i.
less l-32d5.17l2. and short reichsmarlxs e5l less
l-S26tH5is The market held steady in the morning
ana afternoon, with rates virtually UNCHANGED
Gables were quoted at 4S645G S6l5. demand ste--
lih2 q 4e6 bid and asked and sxty-day bills at
AIS Short francs held around 517Is less l-22G
5l1l2 and short reichsmar1s 95is less l-326951s
Business quiet
Bankers posted rates follow.