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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
DOWN BRAKES, PLEASE.

As if enough were not being done
to make and keep the people restless
and dissatisfied, Golfers has opened
up another avenue of woe.
Without one word of preliminary
warning, like bolt shot from the
blue, it has come to the conclusion
that this is going to be do moth
ing session of congress, and darkly
hints that Aldrich and Cannon are
understood" to have something to
do with this eventuality.
Chilly the self-styled national
weekly rehearses the presidents great
programme of reforms and then, with
the air of one proclaiming great dis.
covery. points out that as yet nothing
has been done.
From brilliant and able journal
like Golfers such a palpably strained
attempt to find new tom-tom tune
for the delectation of the hit 'em- again
shooters seems a trifie unworthy.
To anyone who has followed the
daily routine of the house and senate
it must have appeared that an unusual
amount of business has been dispatch
ed dHring the opening weeks of the
session and that any number of i'm
portant bills have been introduced and
not few, like the Esch railway &C
cIdent measure and the white slave
bill, have already gone half of their
legislative journey.
With the more important of the
executive recommendations not wholly
before congress until last week, it is
difficult to understand how our con-
temporary could expect congressional
action on the presidents programme
AS it is several of the administration
bills have been introduced, and there
is absolutely no reason for believing
that there will be any unnecessary
delay in their consideration.
No one with sense expects or wants
to see congress legislate on the trusts,
the railroads or con servation in q
hurry. These are subjects requiring
the most extended consideration and
debate, and any forcing process would
very likely prove as futile as an
fortunate.
So let us be patient and bear in
mind that the gentry which is con-
tinually melting to disquietude and
dissatisfaction is adding nothing to
the sum of accomplishment. If they
can show way by which laws can be
made to spring full-blown from con
gress, like Pallas from the brow of
Zeus, by all means let them furnish
the recipe. If they can't CT don't,
let us be content to await results
through the old human channels,
demanding only that these results be
gained honestly, zealously and I'M
derstandingly for the peoples in
terests. = Milwaukee Free Press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
HIGH COST OF LIVING.

Much discussion of the present high
cost of living has been taking place
throughout the entire country during
several weeks past, in the attempt to
locate the cause and if possible find a
remedy for it that will be for the
general good.
Hundreds of different causes are
assigned and as many theories advanc-
ed. James J. Hill the great railroad
magnate who is supposed TO be abou
as we'll informed upon such subjects
as anybody. thinks the principal cause
is that men are leaving the farms in
such numbers that there is now in
sufficient help upon the farms to work
them properly and therefore the food
supply is not sufficient to meet the de-
mand. This theory has many sup
porters.
Others think the tariff is to blame,
but Investigation plainly shows that
in a great majority of cases nigh
prices prevail on articles upon which
there is no tariff or so small duty
that it could not materially affect the
price, and that furthermore other
countries are affected the same as ours,
where the tariff could not possibly be
TO blame
Some assert that the situation b.
been brought about by extravaga
living and wastefulness upon tie part
of the people, who demand the best of
everything, delivered to their doors.
and the extra expense thus entailed
has to come out of the pocket of the
ultimate consumer.
One packing company asserts that
the meat supply is not sufficient an d
that there is great scarcity of cattle
On the western ranges. This is denied
by the army men, who think they are
in position to know. and they say
the trusts have bought up all the
available cattle and that the shortage
is felt only by the independent deal
ers.
Retailers declare that they are only
SCItAhS ACSillmdIO PlOh0 Oh bnOll
meat and in some instances are hardly
keeping even with their necessary ex-
penses.
The farmers claim that while prices
of stock are higher than in former
years the price of feed is go high that
they are not much better off thereby,
and so il goes.
In Cleveland recently a movement
was started to boycott the use of
meats for thirty days and the plan has
found supporters by thousands all over
the country. As result of this or
for some other reason prices have had
a big drop in meats butter, eggs and
several other necessaries of life during
the past few days.
The boycott is a dangerous weapon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

Some criticism has been aimed by
the so-called independent newspapers
at the recommendation of President
Taft in his message and the bill now
before Congress drawn in accordance
with his recommendation, for an
amendment to the interstate commerce
law which will create court of COM
MERGE consisting of five judges, to
have exclusive jurisdiction over
practically all matters relating to in
terstate commerce. The proposed law
is, however, looked upon with much
favor by LaFollette's Weekly, which
finds many excellent provisions in the
amendments, particularly the enc
giving the commission full power to
determine and prescribe individual
and joint classification of freight
rates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

In Milwaukee, a few days ago,
thirty two aspirants for judicial offices
submitted their claims for preferment
to the bar association and seven of the
80 were SO selected. Now nearly all
of those who failed to be chosen re-
fuse to abide by the decision and de-
clare that they will run anyway. It
seems, in the light of political events,
as they now take place in Wisconsin
that the primary plan is looked upon
with much favor by candidates and
their friends SO long as they are the
winners under It's operation, but when
the other fellows happen to win it
should not be considered binding and
he should have another chance. 1t is
such Reputation of the decisions made
at the primary that will bring it
and political affairs generally into
disrepute
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

The house of representatives at
Washington has for the third time
passed the bill admitting New Mexico
and Arizona to the privileges of state
hood and friends of the measure think
they have encouraging assurances this
time that it will also pass in the
senate,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

The Moler Barber College Of Mil
waukeee. Wis. wants men to learn
the barber trade. They offer splendid
inducement and short term COM
pletes. They mail free a beautiful
catalogue and ask all our readers to
send for it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
Ask Her.

"The way to flatter a woman is to
tell her she looks 10 years younger
than she is" "But how are you to
find out how old she is?"-Houston
Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
TAFT ON CONSERVATION.

So far as President Taft's special
message relates to the subject of con
servation-that is, the protection of
the resources Of the public domain
against waste or improper acquisi
tion by private interests-it will be
thoroughly reassuring to every citizen
The loyalty is absolute, the COM
pIehension is perfect. the intention
is unmistakable. The government 8
property and the future of the
policy are safe in Mr.. Taft s
hands. The message is convincing as
to the presidents purposes with re-
gard both to that branch of the bust
ness which belongs to Secretary Bal
linger in the department OF the in
terror, and those measures of con-
servation which are now in the hands
of Mr.. Pinchot's capable successor.
Chief Forester Graves. President
Taft is the official custodian of the
policy to which the Chicago platform
pledged his administration. and he is
manifestly capable of attending to the
job. New York Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

The undersigned a graduate nurse
has now located in Lancaster and will
be prepared to attend calls in her
line. At 1esid ence of DR.. g. G.
NARROW. Bell phone 1922
JOSIE HEDEMAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

Our sincere thanks are hereby ex-
tended to all who SO kindly remem-
bered us with helpful assistance, ex-
pressions and tokens of sympathy
in connection with the sickness,
death and burial of our mother,
Mrs. Laura Kilbourn.
Mrs. p II. Stoffel and family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
Sore Lungs and Raw Lungs.

Most people know the feeling, and
the miserable state of i'll health it
indicates. All people should know
that Foley's Honey and Tar, the
greatest throat and lung remedy,
will quickly cure the soreness and
cough and restore a normal condi-
ton. Ask for Foley's Honey and
Tar. J. It. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

How Do Women Folks Like Her?
Lawson-"Are the rest of the FAM
lily pleased with that young woman
that Bobby is to marry?" Dawson
well, Bobby's father is. He says
that if he was young enough he would
marry her himself"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
Daily THOUGHT,

He is not only idle who does moth
ing, but he is idle who might be bet
ter employed.-Socratea
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

Only a short time longer until
candidates tor county offices will again
be getting busy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

FOR SALE Good draft FLY,
coming three years old. Inquire of
Chas. Funk. North Lancaster. 49w2p
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
Novel Training for Army Men.

Cavalry officers in Italy undergo a
course of instruction in pigeon train
ing for military purposes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

It is said that some of the meat in
cold storage, held by the meat trust
has been there for two years or more
and is beginning to b We whiskers on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02
Money to Loan.

Fourteen hundred dollars to loan
on good security. A. G. Bonham,
Lancaster, Wis. Route 9. As 2wp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

Merely Guessed At.
A woman who is perfectly stunning
isn't always stunningly perfect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-02-02

So far as we can see, MIR. Taft has
sent to congress quite as admirable a
message dealing with the conservation
of natural resources as Mr.. Pinchot
could have written. New York
World.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03
Madam Summers.

The queen of beaE;v culture and
famous hair dresser is now prepar-
ID to serve all customers with bet
ter satisfaction, having bought an
electric vibrating machine with
Which she can treat the skin for
nearly all diseases. She treats one
lerson with the little instrument for
nearly all complaints or diseases Of
the skin and blood with the most
satisfactory results. There IS no
need for any person to remain a suf-
fcrer from skin diseases when Mad
am Summers can be called in and a
treatment from her means i sure
crre. The following diseases are a
few Of the many ailments she can
t1eat: removing dandrulf from the
hair, cleansing q the scalp. eczema and
ritarrh of the head is also cured
by the treatment Of Madam Sum
mers' Electric machine. The care
Of ones skin is IN absolute necessity
to ones health. Get a facial mas
sage and you will never regret It..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03
Discourasing and Disappointing.

THE decision in the Tennessee case
against the Standard Oil Company
is dlscouraging and disappointing 10
people. in general Probably there
is scarcely person who believes that
the Standard Oil and many other
corporations Systematically break the
law, morally II not legally, but II
seems we'll nigh impossible as mat
ters are to secure a, conviction. Ev-
en- in the very rare instances cor
poration has been found guilty the
renaltv imposed is usually a mod
crate fine for which the company
generally recoups itself from the
public. Technicalitles, intricate and
minute, are allowed to interfere with
the course of justice in way that
would not be tolerated In other couE-
tries. Whether or not many judges
are influenced by their environ
ments, as many assert, 1t is clear
that their decisions almost Invariably
favor corporation. Whether the
remedy will be found in a change IN
the judiciary or in more drastic
laws, or in the brushing away of the
absurd and involved technicalities Is
something over which opinions may
differ. But certain it IS that some
where and somehow a remedy Will
have to be found that the interests
Of the people may be conserved.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03
his own beloved Russia, but In every
country on the globe wEere such
things are practiced.
Did No Coed.

It Is said that a large number OF
people signed a petition In favor Of
Crippen who was sentenced TO death
AMI hanged for the murder OF his
wife in London. This Is additional
proof that it is the easiest thing In
the world to get people to sign PEE
titions. no matter what their object
may be. Many sign just because
they love to put their name on paper,
others because they never like. to
refuse request, AMI still others, es-
oecially in criminal affairs, because
hey are affected with sentimental
ism. Probably. the old story OF the
man who signed a petition to have
himself hanged was not very much
II an exaggeration. But the petit
lion failed to save Crippen from the
consequences Of his horrid crime.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03
SILLY.

In sweet remembrance Of my dear
friend Jane Silly, who entered into
eternal rest on the afternoon of Nov.
4th, 1909.
We can't realize that one sad year
las passed since We bade her fare
we'll. Oh! how hard it was to give
her up, but her illness though brief
was painful and in looking upon her
peaceful face we could but resign
'Eer to her Savior, whom we know
toeth all things well. She was a
bright cheerful christian always
carrying a sweet message to the un-
saved. It was sorrowful to her to
leave her sister to whom she was
10 devoted.
oh. how sweetly she fell asleep.
on, friend, may thy sleep be a
calm and undisturbed repose.
Friend.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03
Count TolStOi.

The practical man looked upon
Count Stolstol as a dreamer with
exalted but visionary views. while
the idealist placed him In the fore
front as man who with most laud-
able purpose has blessed the world,
both by his writings and the earnest
simplicity Of his life. Neither siIe
is altogether right or wrong. That
Tolstoi was somewhat impractical
In his teaching and habits OF life
cannot be denied. Rut it must also
be admitted that he took firm stand
for righteousness and freedom. es-
pecially On behalf Of his downtrodden
countrymen. His Interpretation or
the Sermon on the Mount as display
cd in his life may not have been
the most reasonable, but there is no
question as to that life being a con-
tinuous protest against existing In
eQualities and injustice, not only In
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03
Accidents on American Railroads.


The appalling list of deaths and
accidents on Americal railroads dur
ing the past year indicates that
something is wrong somewhere. OF
course under any circumstances rail
roading is very dangerous occupa-
ton and therefore the annual toll of
death will always be large. But
what is significant is the fact that in
spite Of the introduction Of saftey
appliances the list of both dead and
wounded shows a very large in
crease over the previous year.
One thing this indicates is that
safety appliances are of little value
if employees are reckless or care
less about their work. Such con-
.;t.uvances were never deai?ned to
supersede care and diligence on the
part Of the men. Another fruitful
source of danger is the single line
of rail on most Of the roads. When
all traffic, passenger and freight, 60
ing IN opposite directions has to pass
over a single track the danger of
end on and other collisions is enor-
mously increased.
These and other facts point to the
improvements and more stringent
measures that must be adopted II
the accidents are to be kept down to
anywhere near the number on Eu-
ropean railroads. 1t may be added
that the indiscriminate walking up
on the track by the public, so pre-
yalent in this country, IS responsible
for a large number Of casualties.
While It is prohibited by ali reads
the prohibition is not generally ell
forced. In European countries 1t is
otherwise and that partly accounts
for the less number of accidents on
their lines.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03
Chicken Hearted Juries.5

The failure. to hang the four men
Who were clearly proven, or cou-
tessed to being, the brutal murder
ers Of young Paul A. Williams on
that ill-fated circus train last Ocoo-
ber ia a miscarriage Of Justice that
g hard to explain. In passing SEN
tence upon these red handed murder
ers Judge Gaze said he had never
beard in courthouse proof Of a
ia ore rerolting murder than that
which they were found guilty of COM
hitting, and that they should be
sratfua to escape with their lives.
In the face Of statement like
that from the presiding judge, 1t
must have been a chicken hearted
I:,ry that could recommend such vii
iians as these murderers evidently
re to the mercy of any one but
The Great Creator himself. 1t was
proven that young Williams. for no
cause, was shot. then strangled, and
his body thrown from a moving
;rain, after being robbed, by the four
h.cod thirsty thugs who were on
trial for the crime. Were such a
sang Of cutth1oats entitled to the
mercy Of the law?
We would say not. Yet the
chicken hearted jury that convicted
Them in fifteen minutes added to
ti-eir verdict OF guilty plea for mer-
cy, which prevented the judge from
rassina the senten"e OF death on
these cruel, brutal murderer5, which
lie knew they richly deserved, and
forced him to send them to the PEN
.tentiary for life. II such murderers
as these can escape the gallows, we
" ould like to knew what kind OF a
showing would be required to con-
vict and hang man for murder be-
fore the jury that was SO kind to the
tnugs that murdered young VIII
l.ams.
1t is the custom generally to lay
the blame Cor this miscarriage OF
Justice on tae lawyers who defend
criminals, and on the judges for
srating new trials to criminals on
sechnicalities and fine spun poi ints of
law. Some blame nc doubt attaches
TO the lawyers and judges, but the
great trouble for tho miscarriage OF
Justice in our courts is to be found
in the jury room, where tco many
men let sentir ent and not justice
govern their actions cs jurymen. The
rule should be "let justice be done
though the heavens fall.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

The Newberry Observer says:
There IS so much to do and SO lit
f1e time to do it in, and yet there are
lots of people who do nothing but
leaf. How they live-wcll. that is
their own business But is it,"
ssks the News and Courier, Has a
community any place for the man
who does nothing to justify his en-
sstence. who contributes Of his own
efforts nothing to the well-Deing Of
the communsty?"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

for Sale.--One hundred
nInety-eight acres Of land in Cav
Cav Township, Calhoun County.
ten miles from Orangeburg, on the
kennerly Road. One hundred and
fifty acres OF tenable land. good
dwelling and tenant houses. This
place can be bought at bargain
on easy term For particulars ap-
ply to w. f. Joiner. or Brailas-
c.. ll-l2-6"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

That millionaire in Berlin who in
the company of lot of men and wO-
men of his own moral stamped dis
Iobed and plunged into high tank
OF water must be the envy Of some
OF the guided youth OF Pittsburs
and Newport. The whole incident in
all us details Of laughing and ap-
plautling spectators and its immoral
atmosphere Is significant Of the de-
nioralizing influence Of wealth and
leisure when they are uncontrolled
ty character and principle.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

1t Is said that a Confederate sol
dier, who died near Matthews Bluff
on the Savannah River from wounds
5ust as the war was closing, is bur-
led in colored cemetery not far
from Allendale. The Daughters Of
the Confederacy should investigate
the matter, and, if true, have this
hero's body taken up and laid with
his comrades.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

i. An eye witness to the brutal mur-
der of Mr.. Pal A. Williams on the
circus train swore that Wilson, the
New York negro who did the shoot
ing, replied 10 Mr.. Williams plea
FOR mercy by saying, "you white peo-
pie down here are too mean TO ne
s1oes anyway and then shot him
IN the eye. ifnsLead Of this thug be-
ing hung he goes up for life.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

Senator Tillman will be. In his
seat when con gress meets. Ee has
nearly recovered his health entirely
and expects to take full hand in
all that comes up. In point OF SER
vice, Senator Tillman now ranks
about seventh on the list Of senator's
and finds himself the ranking demo-
crat on a number of most important
committees, such as appropriations
and national affairs.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

From all accounts the murder
near Brunson. I'm account Of which
we publish Oh :he first page, is an
.exceedinly ugly tragedy. The girl
under arrest is said to have admitted
chat she and Mr.. Langford were to-
sether in some woods near her home,
when the negro crept up from be-
Eind and struck Mr.. Langford with
his bludgeon, killing him instantly.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

1t is source Of congratulatton
that the three negroes who brutally
murdered Mr.. Elihu Moye in his own
home have been so promptly convict
ed and sentenced to death after the
commission OF their awful crime.
They murdered Mr. Moye on the
night Of October % and on Decem-
Der 16 they will be put to death for
their crime. This is the kind Of JUS
tice that will put stop to crime If
anything will stop 1t.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

Champ Clark Of Missouri and j.
Frederick G.. talbot Of Maryland will
tie the only members OF the Sixty
second congress who served In the
house when that body last had a
Democratic majority.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-12-03

'The city Of Anderson, with COM
n,endable energy and enterprise. has
raised 100000 for the establish
pent Of college for girls in that
city. This fund has been offered to
the State Baptist Convention now in
session at Laurens. No doubt it will
be accepted, and with great church
like the Baptist behind it the col
Iege would be made one Of the best
III the South.