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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28

every state in the Union as long as
these parties are allowed to predomi-
nate.
There never was a truer maxim than
the one which reads, "A house divid-
ed against itself cannot stand" An
illustration OF this may be seen on
many a page Of history. Turn back to
the ffties and we find the slavery
question agitating all minds In this
country. Both parties were divided on
the subject. In the northern states
the Whig leaders claimed to be friend
ly to the slave. while the same clnss
In the south was as bitterly opposed
in the other direction.
The same condition Of affairs exist
ed In the Democratic party That the
foul blot of slavery could be effaced
from the escutcheon of our country
by either Of these parties was an alb
solute impossibility.' 1t was time for
a new party. and that party was then
born. With the destruction of slavery
and with the settling Of the issues
which grew out Of the war the mis-
sion of the Republican party was
ended.
Then came the rise Of the great
money power. On every hilltop may
now be seen the splendid palaces OF
our protected millionaires, while down
In the valleys can be seen the wretch
ed novels of the Italian and Hun
garian paupers who are usurping the
rights and privileges of the American
citizen. Our republic is travelling in
the same path and pointing to the
same destiny as did Tyre. Assyria,
Egypt, Greece and Rome. with the
difference that 1t will not take so long
to reach the goal.
Yes, a new party is needed, and 1t
can come none too quickly. The so
called insurgents of both the leading
parties of the present day must unite
In the great work of its organization.
This party should represent the COM
mon peOple-the toiling masses of this
country. This would include not only
the farmers. but every man whose
bread is earned by the sweat of his
brow and who is today being despoil-
ed of his birthright. Unless this is
soon done the fate of this country can
be as easily predicted as the fate of
Rome could be predicted when the
barbarian hosts of Alaric swept down
from, tho nnrtharn JildarDaSs unou
her imperial palaces and legions.
L. G. BATEMAN.
Lewiston, Me-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28

Tioga county, Pa, has thirty-eight
oranges, with about 5000 members.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28

In the country. In fact, In my judg-
ment, any grange which allows itself
to be frightened from these matters
by the cry of talking politics" is sadly
delinquent In its duties and shows
great lack of knowledge of the real
purposes Of the Order. The people are
right and can be trusted on all occa
sions when they understand the Ques-
uons at issue, and l hope that from
now on our grange halls may form the
source from which general campaign
Of education shall flow. to the end that
the entire electorate Of the country
may be fully informed as to the dan
gers of the present tendencies of the
times through the amassing Of large
sums Of money under the management
of one man, the creating Of immense
fortunes and the bequeathing Of vast
sums Of money for semi-charitable
purposes, all of which tends to the
forming Of caste and the peasantizing
Of the common people.
Let the scales be removed from the
eyes Of the producers so that they may
be able to see that they have been led
blindly toward their own enslavement
by supporting at the. polls those men
and measures that have given to every
other industry but their own the pro-
lection Of the government and have
stingily handed them the husks of the
harvest and the crumbs from their ia
bles
As soon as 1t is felt that farmers or
ganizations, like the grange. are talk
ing and thinking of the general affairs
of government, as soon as there ap-
pears a tendency on the part Of the
common people to act and vote accord
ing to their personal convictions and
to shake off the yoke of political boss
ism and the bonds of political tradi-
ton, as soon as a few Of the leaders
who are now striving to perpetuate
the money power and to crush the
common people lose their heads at the
hands of the electorate, then there will
arise a desire on the part of the re-
mainder so to frame the laws of the
country and so to turn the wheels Of
government that the rights of the peo-
pie shall be conserved and the spirit Of
political liberty as founded by our
forefathers be made perpetual.
B. WALKER M'KEEN,
Lecturer Maine State Grange.
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make me and poor Charley a party to
it they have actually paved the way
to their own ruin. Let them have the
mine. 1t will never reward them for
their villainy."
The moons white light was obscur-
ed by the peak Of old Baldhead, and
the grim shadow cast athwart the
landscape encompassed them. When
1t deepened so their figures were in
visible they were entwined as one. In
the cabin near by the three conspira-
tors gloated over their laundering
swindle, beardless boy covering be-
fore them in abject mental torture.
But the lovers waited long and pa
tienty for his release-waited until
the dews Of night grew heavy and
ehilly-until the glow of a new day
bathed old Baldhead In a new light
and reawakened the sensuous world
of nature. Then he came, and love
made amends for poor. weak, frail,
human nature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28
SHOULD FARMERS
Is an Agrarian Party Needed
to Better Protect Inter.
ests of Agricultural

Query.-Do farmers need q farmers
party7 Would 1t protect their interests
and enhance their welfare to have na-
tional and state Organizations send men
to congress and the state legislatures who
would stand for agriculture and the farm
ers first and for other things afterward?
On all matters other than those relating
to the interests OF agriculture their repre-
sentatives would be allowed to divide on
party lines as Republicans and Demo-
Gratis. BY farmers we mean all farmers,
not grangers simply. The grange cannot
go into politics as an order or organiza-
ton. Farmers can.
Protect Peoples Rights.
] will say that, while | realize the
great necessity for some radical
change in the management of our state
and national affairs, l can hardly see
that a farmers party could be made
effective. One man cannot serve two
masters, and the political boss is the
hardest Of oil masters. | can see no
great hope of relief from present con-
ditions from either of the great politi-
cal parties Of the country and believe
that our only hope for the permanency
Of our republican institutions is by
the education Of our people as to their
political duties. In this work the
grange can and should be leader.
Under present conditions there is no
reason why the questions of reciproc-
ity, Of high or low tariff, Of election
OF United States senators by popular
vote. Of the income tax or of anything
else that tends toward good govern
ment or for the upbuilding of the pros
perity and power of the common peo-
pie cannot be openly and fearlessly
discussed from every grange platform
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28

ture. a deep sadness in her face and
eyes.
Not Low, please" she murmured.
IL must go away and-and think"
But he had no intention Of permit
ting her to escape-not until he had
made her understand
Il must explain. dear" he added,
with a smile.
us It necessary nowF' she asked
hopelessly. Il heard it all and-and
know why you did it. But-but is it
right? Can u woman accept love with
out honor-under such conditions? Oh,
| cannot explain it. l do not know
how you men look at these things.
But a woman must believe in a mans
word, know that he is honorable even
among men, and that his word is
ls"-
She stopped and turned away with
a weary gesture. There was pathet-
lc droop TO her shoulders. Her mind
was struggling hopelessly between de-
sire and a sense of ethical grief. The
man she loved had betrayed his trust,
yielded to the intimidations of others,
but for what purposef For the love
of a woman. Oh, she could not be-
lieve that bribery had had any weight
In the decision. He had scOrned TO
touch the reward offered him. had re-
60 40 hnr hrnth hnr'S sal-n
but could she love him so well for
yielding for her sake?
Then a flush of shame mounted her
cheek and forehead when she recall
ed the words of Charley, "She needs
the money, and 1t will make life so diff
ferent to her."
She bit her lip and faced him reso-
lutely. Her pride would not permit
her to touch his hand. Those words
marked the impossible gulf. With
quiet reserve she drew herself to her
full height and. with frank eyes meet
ing his, said:
.aThere is no need Of explaining. l
understand all, and-and thank you for
your consideration of me-" The words
came hard poor Charley was be-
side himself, frightened into that con-
fession and knew not what he was
saying. He is weak and easily led.
but I thought you were-were"-
"vera," he interrupted as her words
trailed of on her lips and the fine
eyes fingered awhile to search his
face-"Vera, there Is a misunderstand-
ing. Poor little girl! You have been
sorely tried-a weak brother and a
lover who yielded to a great tempta-
ton"
He paused a moment, then took her
hand In his and forced her back until
he could look her squarely in the
eyes.
mot even for your love, dear, would
l have sold my reputation and honor
| to those villains" he said tenderly,
but with a wistful smile on his lips.
IF it makes you love me less to say
it, you must hear it from my lips now.
1t was not Charley's appeal for you
that made me apparently yield"
She looked bewildered, but an ex-
preston of relief came into her face.
Still holding her half willing pris-
| oner, he continued:
81 have not compromised my honor,
nor shall I break my word with those
| conspirators. They have bungled and
been caught in their own trap, and
left them gloating over their supposed
triumph. The mine is not worth more
than they offered the owners. The
vein Of gold which they thought
meant fabulous wealth to them is a
false lead. 1t does not extend down
a dozen feet. l knew that before l
went to the meeting. and l shall so
report to the owners. In their eager
ness to perpetrate this swindle and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28
HIGH COST OF LIVING.
An Illustration Showing What -
Will Buy of the Farmer.

At the senate committee hearings
Last month In Washington many state
ments were made to show that the in
creased cost of living was by no means
due to increased prices for farm prod
ucts. One speaker gave an illustra-
ton of the purchasing value of So.
He had employed an expert painter,
paying him SO day for eight hours
work. The painter complained of the
high cost of living these days and
that wages were not high enough.
The employer then explained to him
what So would buy of the farmer and
what he had to produce to pay the
painter one days wages. These were
the articles named: Twelve quarts of
milk, half a bushel of potatoes. twelve
quarts of onions, two dozens Of eggs,
one and one-half pounds of butter. one
and one-half quarts of cream. FIVE
pounds of pork and six pounds of beef.
These articles the farmer had to sell
for SO to pay the painter one days
wages This Is not saying that these
things could have been procured at the
retail store for SO. but it shows that
something besides farmers prices en-
ters into the high cost of living.
Tlo-o o11ptx- hoe thirty -afObt
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quiring a certain amount of courage
to carry him through unpleasant and
even dangerous situations.
"Well, gentlemen" he exclaimed.
after a nod Of welcome from the cir
Gle. 81 suppose you have something to
say to me-"
You have finished the examination
Of the mine. suppose, Mr.. Bertran"
tentatively queried Carstack, a thick
set mining adventurer who Bertran
understood was at the head of the syn
dicate anxious to acquire the Bald
head mine.
''Yes. my work is finished, and /
shall return in few days TO report to
the owners"
You haven't sent any word yet-by
letter or by telegraph
"No, l have sent no word
"And the report is to be-
A flush of annoyance mounted to his
cheeks at this unfinished question.
my report is matter of business
6CSACNs win bS o1l
swered simply. but with emphasis,
1--WE understand your position, Mr..
Bertran," said Carstack. Business
honor-professional etiquette makes
you sensitive about giving us an ink
ling of your report. But as our offer
for this mine is liberal one and We
have much at stake in the transaction
you can realize our anxiety to know
what you have found"
Bertran turned slowly toward the
speaker and replied evasively:
"You know what my findings have
been and can guess what the tenor Of
my report will be-"
"Then your estimation of its value
is far greater than the price we've Of
fered. Would you mind stating what
value you place on it?'
Bertran laughed.
ut would be dishonorable for me to
do So" he replied quietly.
Topham, who up to this point had
remained a passive listener, suddenly
burst all restraint and said sharply:
What is your price for the informa-
tion2 Wen meet you on reasonable
grounds"
Bertran swung around angrily, a
sharp retort on his lips. But the row
of grim faces dissuaded him. They
were not men easily intimidated. The
rugged, SCARED faces were not pleas
ant to look at. With a sudden change
of his features Montrous took up his
companions lead and added:
"We'll not mince matters, Mr.. Ber.
tran. There are millions in that mine.
You know 1t, and we know 1t. Send
in a report to suit US and your fortune
Is made. One-fourth interest-a mil
lion or more will be your share"
The full extent of their plan was re
vealed by this blunt speech. Bertrar
disliked circumlocution, and now that
he knew fully their scheme he breath
! ed easier. He breathed easier for an
other reason. A fourth share of the
mine meant that there were only three
In the conspiracy. ThlS let out Char
ley Ross-Charley, who had been sc
dear to him in the old college days
Good natured, but weak in character
and easily led. Bertran had feared
that the friend Of his younger day:
had become involved in the swindle
1t was for Charley's sake-and an
Other's-that he had felt the painful
ness Of his position.
When he came west in the interes
Of the owners Of the Baldhead b,
had no thought of meeting Chtrle!
Ross. The reunion had been NOR
pleasant because Of the presence Of an
other. Vera Ross had always been ,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28
A Conservative Force.

think 1t would be very difficult for
farmers to organize and work In a
farmers party. In rural districts farm
ers can now have absolute control over
the nomination of men among them
who would represent their interests.
For many. years a large majority of
farmers have not attended caucuses or
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28
Under the
Shadow of
Baldhead
A Mining Expert Who Held Honor
Above Love
BY George Ethelbert Walsh
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation, 1911.

Tho sickly light from the single oil
lamp gave peculiarly weird. fantas-
dc effect to the men seated around
the plain pine table.
In the murky light the dark. heavy
bearded faces took on a grimmer ex-
preston than by daylight. and the
shifting gaze Of eyes We're of ma
ture 10 cause uneasiness. But Ber-
tran had not followed his profession
of expert mining engineer without ac-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28
To Represent tho Common People.

To Represent tho Common People.
do the farmers Of this country need
a new political partyT Strictly speak
ing. would say no. Glass parties are
not needed in this country and can
never succeed.
In order that my position may not
be misunderstood I will add that the
people of this country need a new
political party, and they need 1t badly
Political parties are not created by In
dividuals in secret session. but are
born deep down in the hearts Of men.
forcing their way upward through
false and opposing opinions. as the
tendrils of plants are forced through
the decaying vegetation Of former
years. The time has come when
new party deserves to be born. Both
of the great political parties Of the
present day are owned and controlled
by the money power of this country.
Their difference is only in name. It
matters not In the slightest degree
which political party may hold the
reins of power, as its policies will be
directed by the great financial inter
ests. The difference between ex-Sena-
tor Depew and the man elected to sue
ceed him In the United States senate
exists only on paper This farce will
continue to exist and be re-enacted In
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-07-28
5,,5ste Court Sessions.

.uE PROBATE COURT FOR
uF ESSEX will be held as
The year 1911;
IN the forenoon of the first
-sary. June, September and
Inc afternoon of each of the
--- Mondays Of May, August,
-r1-lh in the afternoon.
D the drst saturday of each
will be held at any place in
--lruent.
.-.-atiOus to Guildhall Office.
.ezi,ter ; to Canaan. to ED
-rgpE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
MUSICAL CLUB MEETING.

A SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
Of the Rock Island Musical club &C
tive members will be held Monday af-
ternoon, March 6. at o'clock at the
New Harper Business of import
ance will come up at this time. At
4:3O Immediately following the bust
ness session the board of examiners
will meet at the same place. The next
meeting of the club will be held next
Tuesday evening at the New Harper
and the program will be miscellan-
eOus in character. Mrs. c. Lindorff
will be in charge OF the program.
Plans are fast nearing completion for
the recital 10 be given by Madam
Schumann-He under the club aus
pices April :. Calls for tickets and
seat reservations are being made
dailYand the prospects are that the
recital will be largely attended and
very successful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The southwestern area OF relative
" low pressure which remains over
California and the southern plateau
sections is causing rain or snow from
that region eastward TO the Ohio and
lower Mississippi valleys The area
of high pressure is still central over
the Missouri valley, though higher
barometers are noted as far eastward
as the north Atlantic coast, attended
by a decided fall in temperature in
the St Lawrence valley. New En-
gland and the Middle Atlantic
states. Temperatures below zero are
again reported from Montana, WyOm-
ing, North Dakota, and northern Min
nesota. II is coolest at Havre. Mont,
where, at a m. the thermometer
registered 26 degrees below zero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28

away at the time of the gathering
and returned to find the house in
the possession of the enemy who
were making the most of their OppOr-
tUnity for having a good time. A
business meeting was held the fore
part of the evening at which a great
deal of business was transacted,
among other things a committee be-
ing appointed to see about prepar-
ing a box of things needed by Rev.
Mr.. Buck, their missionary in China.
The rest of the evening was spent in
a social way with light refreshments
toward the close. The affair was
in the nature of a surprise and
house warming and as a remem-
brance of the occasion the society
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Shiffer with
a set Of dishes. A most enjoyable
time was had.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
PuPILS IN RECITAL.

THE VOCAL PUPILS OF MRS.
EdIa Lund of Augustana conserva-
tory last evening gave a most cred
table recital in the college auditor
ium which was well filled with in
terested listeners. The pupils as a
whole did very good work and show
ed careful and conscientious work on
the part of teacher and pupils. The
ensemble class of 1 6 voices sang very
well together. the shading, attack
and volume was good and by spe-
cial request. one number, woo Thou
Sweet Music" Cigar. was repeat
ed. The closing number, AT the
Cloistergate, CGrieg) given by Miss
Nellie Freeman and Miss Pearl Liv-
ingston and the ensemble class was
especially well given. Miss Alma
Lift who was to have taken part
on the program was prevented by ill
ness from appearing. Solo numbers
were given by Misses Ruth Sieben.
Anna Landee Amanda Anderson,
Pearl Livingston and Nellie Free
man and Yngve Joransen, the latter
being compelled to respond TO an
encore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
Tortured for Is Years

by a cure-defying stomach trouble
that bafaed doctors and resisted all
remedies he tried. John w Modders
Of Moddersvilie, Mich, seemed doom
ed. He had TO sell his farm and give
up work. His neighbors said He
can't live much longer" Whatever
I ate distressed me-" he wrote, It'll
tried Electric Bitters, which work
ed such wonders for me that / can
now eat things I could not take fol-
years. It's surely grand remedy for
stomach trouble Just as good for
the liver and kidneys. Every bottle
guaranteed Only so cents at all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
BERRiMAN-R oWE.

MATTHEW BERRIMAN, WHO
last fall departed from Moline for
a return to his home in England
after residence of two years, re-
turned 10 Moline last Saturday even
ing, bringing with him a bride. Mr..
Berriman and Miss jamie Rowe were
married Feb. , at Bideford church.
ST. Ives. Cornwall county, and they
left on Feb. 16, arriving in Moline
Feb. "a Mr.. and Mrs. Berriman
viii for the present make their home
with Mr.. Berriman's sister. Mrs.
Richard Anthony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
JACOBS-zENER.

MISS JESSIE CLEONE ZENER
daughter of Mrs. c. w. Sandstrom,
Moline, and Merritt Leroy Jacobs OF
Rock Island, were married at noon
yesterday az the parsonage Of the
Second Congregational church, Mo-
line, Rev. r. s. Haney performing
the ceremony. Attending were Mrs.
Richard Graham OF Rock Island. Mrs
c. A Sandstrom. mother OF the
bride and Mrs. c. F. Rexinger of
Chicago, mother OF the bridegroom.
8ir. and Mrs. Jacobs will make their
home in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
CELEBRATE TWO BIRTHDAYS.

MRS. o. F. SIPPEL AT HER HOME
PTS Eighth avenue, entertained Is
guests at supper Sunday evening in
honor of the birthday anniversaries Of
Mr.. Sippel and son Edward, whose
birthdays fall on the same date. A
three-course supper was served and
The evening spent in playing games and
with cards. number of nice gifts
were left with Mr. Sippel and Edward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
GIVE AFTERNOON PARTY.

THE MISSES ANNA AND NELLIE
Ransom entertained yesterday after
noon at their home. 1927 Third avenue,
a company of Is ladies. A delightful
afternoon was spent in an informal so
cial way, Miss Nellie Ransom pleasing
with a number of instrumental num-
bers. A delicious luncheon was served
during the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Live Poultry-Old hens. 1Oc; springs
&c pound; ducks, 1Sc pound; geese.
IOc pound; turkeys 1Sc pound.
Fresh eggs. 19c
Potatoes. per bushel. Csc
Butter. dairy 24c; creamery 2Gc.
Lard, 12c
Onions, SOC
Feed and Fuel
Corn, per bushel, soc.
Oats, 32c.
Wheat, GOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
EuIcHER-DIck

MISS ELIZABETH DICK DAUGH-
ter of Robert Dick, and Frank Fulch-
er, both of East Moline. we're mar
ried al O'Clock yesterday afternoon
at the home of the bridegroom sis
ter. Mrs A NJ. Fries. in Davenport.
Following the wedding they return
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
ANpERsoN.oLsoN.

AXEL ANDERSON AND MISS
Ida Olson, both of Moline, were mar
ried at o'clock Saturday afternoon
at the parsonage of the Swedish
Lutheran church, Dr. L. A. Johnston
officiating. They were attended by
Elmer Terkelson and Miss Florence
Carlson. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
will make their home at 1928 Sew
enteenth avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-28
EAGLES CARD PARTY.

THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO
the Eagles will give a card party to-
morrow afternoon at the Eagles
home Twenty-hrst street and Fourth
avenue. Cinch will be the game and
play will begin at o'clock