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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18

City-making is one Of the new
sciences Of the twentieth century.
II has been made so by the de-
mand Of those who are taxed, that
their cities shall be as carefully and
economically managed as they them
selves manage their business affairs.
The result has been that those
who govern cities are studying adj
ministrative problems more and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18
Two Tariff Boards

In Germany. When you finally Gomez
to n statement OF the difference In
cost between German goods and Amer
lean goods you can only say that one
is greater or less than the other with
out any exact knowledge Of either.
You are lost In q maze Of unknown
quantities.
Again one OF the functions OF the
German experts Is to study the relR-
tons or the tariff on foreign importa.
lions TO all the elements OF Industrial
and commercial legislation and 10
general conditions. This includes the
constant study or transportation and
its rates: OF navigation by canal or
ocean, its cost. its facilities, and its,
regulation: OF premiums. rebates, sub
sides; OF combinations In every
branch OF activity where they exist
and OF the extensive influence OF
chambers OF commerce. II even ex.
tends indirectly to the elaborate sys-
tenn OF vocational schools. The tariff
experts are. indeed. but part of the
great system OF expert investigation.
supervision and construction which
first Prussia and now the empire has
developed II may well be that. In
time, the United States will evolve a
like system; II has none now, nor any
thing remotely approaching 1t. It
would be a costly error TO submit our
tariff legislation at this stage TO the
sole or controlling guidance OF the
gentlemen whom Mr.. Taft has employ.
ed as tariff board.-New York
Times.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18

II Is the habit OF those who con-
tend that Mr.. Taft's tariff board must
b waited for to say the final word on
the reduction OF taxation TO cite the
excellent service OF the German board
OF experts. The analogy limps. There
are several points OF difference which
make the Taft board likely 10 be less
efficient than the German one,
In the first place, our tariff is mucn
more complicated. The German tariff
system Is not only simpler, but Is de-
yised rather to promote foreign trade
than TO suppress IL. II Is the system
under which the remarkable expansion
OF commerce and OF industries serving
foreign markets has been carried on.
II Is true that the agrarian provisions
OF the tarlff are oppressive TO the pub
lie generally, and especially TO the
labor class, and undoubtedly hamper
production by increasing the cost OF
living But everything practicable has
been done TO Offset the disadvantages
from this source, and this Is one OF the
chief functions OF the German tariff
board Mr.. Taft's board has. OF course,
no such scope.
But the chief feature OF difference
lies In the fact that the German board
Is not hampered by directions to fol-
low the absurd principle SO ardently
admired by Mr.. Taft. namely, to ascer-
tain the difference I'm the cost OF pro-
duction at home and abroad. That is
a hopeless task. II might be possible
to find approximately the actual cost
OF producing yard OF wooden goods
In the factory In the United states and
the approximate cost of producing the
same quantity In one mill In Saxony.
But the cost of production in another
mill In the same town In this country
would not be the same. II might be
changed by each or all OF dozen ele-
ments--the free capital available, the
skill OF the supervision, the excellence
OF machinery, the avoidance OF waste.
and even, in very great degree, by the
| important, but quite indefinite element
OF the good will between employers
and employed. Like differences exist
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18
ADVERTISING TALKS.
scs.t,,..s fra- Pas. o.so


dealer (and the public does not
know he has dealer there) the
proportionate cost for his adver-
Using in that community in two
national mediums is CSC per
line.
He can buy advertising space
in three local newspapers in that
particular town for Ale per line,
and he would THEN BE ABLE
TO TELL the people in that COM
munity where they could buy
his product.
On his present plan he de-
ponds upon the dealer to do his
own advertising. WHICH is
THE BETTER BASIS ON
WHICH TO OPERATE?
If the larger percentage of the
money he spends nationally
were used in buying space in
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS in each
town where he has a dealer-if
he would BACK UP THAT
DEALER and interest him in
the product, what would be the
result?
Not only would the dealer
benefit by the advertising, but
he would advertise the product
on his own account, and the
sales would materially increase.
(To be eontmusa.S
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18

fore congress meets In regular SEES
sion In December.
Mr.. Taft has promised that there
shall be no long delay with the tariff
boards report. He Is In position to
do better than his promises and make
partial amends for defeating all tarin
revision this summer. Inevitably this
winter congress will be largely occu-
pied with presidential politics. II by
withholding the tariff boards report
tariff legislation In put over until next
Spring, the prospects for favorable ac-
ton In the house and senate Will be
most uncertain. Responsibility for
any failure to afford the people relief
from unjust and indefensible tariff
taxes will again fall upon Mr.. Fafts
head.
BY Fastening the tariff boards re-
port and calling an extra session OF
congress In October Mr.. Taft may re-
trieve his recent blunders and make
of tariff reform q fact. not an empty
political pledge.-New York World.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18
WHY DELAY, MR. PRESIDENTS

According to the Washington cdr
respondent Of the Evening Post, the
report OF the tariff board on the wool
len and cotton schedules of the Payne
Aldrich tariff IN 90 near completion
that Mr.. Taft will draw on II for his
own use during his western trip.
Mr.. Taft starts tomorrow on his
swing around the circle and plans TO
be back In Washington In six weeks.
In vetoing the wool bill Mr.. Taft
gave as his excuse that the report OF
the tariff board would be submitted
to congress In December. II work
on II is already 80 far advanced that
Il IL available for Mr.. Taft's own point
ical purposes during his speech-mak-
ing tour. 80 long q delay IL unneces-
sary.
II Mr.. Taft will give the order, the
tariff boards report can be made
ready for congress before the date OF
Mr.. Taft's return 70 washington. II
he win convene congress In extra ses-
sion even six weeks from now, the
revision Of the woollen and cotton
schedules can be carried through be-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18

H.
At last I succeeded In Turing the
Dillpickles family into taking a real
vacation. We're going out into the
wildwood where the ozone oozes round
without any corsets on. We are go
ing to camp In the mountains far from
the maddening milkwagons.
You see, I always had yen to be
a Nimrodess out where the moss on
the trees alone tells you where north
Is, provided you care, shoot your own
game and live like an aborigine,
swinging In a hammock under the
piney balsam listening to the smell
OF frying fish and not worrying how
high the weeds grow In your back
yard at home. wanted to live up
to the name they christened me with
and be a cute huntress Of the chase.
And all that I finally conned pa into
II, and he said him and ma and my
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18
A POEM A DAY.
.sILLY" PEACE.

@sILLY' PEACE.
II f. silly to think OF the lives
One may easily send TO the killing;
II Is silly to weep for the wives
Who are widowed when sadly unwill-
ing.
What IL love of a mother or brat
To the wish OF q Teddy or Billyf
Have an end TO such nonsense as that!
II In sillyl
II II silly your fst TO englove
with the padding OF soft arbitration:
II IL silly 10 think that the dove,
Not the tiger. can symbol nation.
II a man isn't eager for blows
He's a damnable. dead dany-dilly!
He's a milksop afraid OF his nose
And he's silly
II is silly to think that good blood
Is a little more precious than water;
Il Is silly to shrink from the hood
That would follow Ny favorite
slaughter.
Do you say the red flower OF war
Is outshone by the peace OF the iiIy
Gr-rl You MI Me with anger. sir. for
You are silly!
JOHN O'KEEFE.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18

little brother should 60 along and
rough Il as well.
While waiting for the train We were
some attraction, believe me. or course,
I looked nifty In my leggings and tan
skirt with my rife slung from my
shoulders same as II It wouldn't b
safe in the baggage car. Pa wore an
old set of overalls and had our dog
by leading string, the very dog that
would follow you anywhere without
you'd shoe him home with rocks. And
ma, she was part OF the picture too.
with q sombrero and tan blouse and
corduroy short skirt-although in those
togs I think she ran too much to
shape. And, Benny, my suffering lit
tie brother In his Sunday suit, oom'
pleted our earnest party.
More anon, when we reach the high
timber.
(Continued)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18
From Another Point Of View

Maine doesn't seem to know jus. exactly what she will have
American
opposed reciprocity have come across
wghty problem conronts wits Why are
the state fair gates always thrown open
a
as there toadstools TO be mistaken for them
The OF eueumbers fruit
satisfy small boy often prefers 1t
thief who spotted
usual omaes the
with the
On
serveseh bun and OF coffee
and all question
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18
One For Her Mother.

The Black Hand society wrote
man a letter demanding that he put
one thousand dollars In a barrel on
the corner of x and Z-sts. at
o'clock on Friday night, or they would
blow up the beautiful home OF his
wife's mother.
Instead OF the money the man put
a note in the barrel: Nothing doing
in the money line, but the PROPOSE
ton you suggest interests me-
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18
Echoaa on the Pact.

Samson, having overcome the lion.
was disposed TO do little pardonable
Boosting.
II did II by main strength" he said;
'T didn't have 20 use the toe-hold on
him. Chicago Tribune.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-18

unsghy down and build according to plans and
specifications and by these plans specifications viii % people be
judged
the international municipal an In
promise direction Of highest citizenship and national
security
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
FORCED TO DROP IN The SEA
Mccurdy Flies to Within Ten Miles
of Havana

Havana, Jan. 31.--One of the most
spectacular flights in an aeroplane
ever essayed by an aviator failed of
complete success by less than ten
miles, when j. A. ID McCurdy was
forced to land in the water outside
the entrance of Havana harbor be-
cause of Q break in small part of
the engine. a ruptured crank case. per-
hitting of escape of all the lubrica-
ton OIL
Starting from the aviation field on
the outskirts of Key West at 1882 a.
m, the daring young Canadian di.
rected his course direct for this city.
Just as success seemed certain he
discovered that his engine was run.
ming hot and he was forced to descend
on the surface of the water when
within sight of his coveted goal.
1t was bitter disappointment for
McCurdy, who had waited at Key West
for a week for favorable weather 10
essay the self imposed task.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02

day morning to Pierre. He was detained
from going. sooner on account of some
business that had to be attended to.
/. Ed Larson returned to Webster Mon
day morning after spending Sunday at
home with his family. He is serving
as a juror during the present term of
court.
Hon. j. F. SCHNEIDER and liver John
son returned to Pierre Monday evening
to again resume their duties at manu-
featuring more laws for the people to
break
Mrs. Ed Steele and daughter, Anna,
were passengers to Webster last even
ing. Miss Anna has been feeling poorly
for several months, and went there to
consult their family physician.
Mrs. G. e. Ray and niece, Miss Oily
Ferris, of Davenport, came down from
Webster Friday morning and spent the
day with friends. Mrs. Ray returned
home that evening while Miss Ferris
remained for a visit at the home of F..
C. Palmer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Heaven often smites in mercy. even
when the blow 10 severest. Baltic.
Notice of Mortgage Sale

ian J-6w
Default having been made i'm the condi-
cuted and delivered by Ross r. Parks and
Mary a. Parks, his wife, rnortgagors, 10
y. = Beeney, mortgage, dated on the sci,
day OF November, 1907, and duly recorded
in the office of the register of deeds i'm and
for Day county. South Dakota, ON the 18th
day of November, 1907, in book ~ of mort
cages, on page 1856, conveying and mort
gaging the following described lands, SIT
uate, lying and being in the county of
Day and state of South Dakota, described
as follows, to-wit: Lot number six (6l, in
block number one Cd of the Original Plat
OF the town of Lily, Day county, South
Dakota, together with the buildings situ-
ate thereon and appurtenant thereto.
And Whereas, there il claimed TO be due
on SAID mortgage and the notes secured
thereby at the date of this notice the sum
OF S22s.l3, principal and interest. and no
action has been Instituted TO collect said
debt, or any portion thereof.
that by virtue of the powerol sale in said
mortgage contained. and 81 le statute in
such cases made and prov led, said mort
gage Will be foreclosed N. the above des-
cribed premises will be sod at public auc-
ton by the sheriff of Day county. South
Dakota, at the front door of the court
house, in the city of Webster, in said
county, on the 18th day of February. 1911,
at the hour OF one o'clock in the afternoon
of that day, to pay said mortgage debt
and interest, together with attorneys fees
costs and disbursements as allowed by
law.
Dated this sth day of January, 1917
AS. Beeney,
Nortgagee.
Anderson & Waddei,
Attorneys for Morgagee,
Webster, >. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
CARRIES HIS OWN SUPPLIES
Morgan Takes Especially Prepared
Foods Aboard Ocean Liner.

New York, Jan. Ell. Pierpont
Morgan was passenger on the White
Star liner Celtic for Europe. He was
accompanied only by man servant.
When interviewers sought to get a
statement from him he replied gruff1y.
"i have nothing to say" and sought
the seclusion OF his cabin.
Mr.. Morgan took aboard the Celtic
with him a crate of live chickens and
two crates of fresh food products from
his Highland Falls farm. He also took
enough bottled water to last through
out the voyage. Specially prepared
food products will be ready for him
when he arrives in Italy and he had
ordered fresh fruits and fresh eggs
from the Azores.
The iinancier's stomach has gone
back on him, il is said, and he Will
take no chances with other than the
freshest obtainable food
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
From Bristol Democrat

C. c. Reiger and family are here
from the cities.
Steve Chicky, of Big Stone City Wis
tied with Bristol friends.
Ike Foltz returned Sunday morning
from Fargo, where he attended horse
sale.
Miss Lena Ray, who teaches at Holm
quist, spent Saturday with Bristol
friends.
Mrs. Ed Lainson, of Waubay, and
sister, Miss Cora Wilcox, of Webster,
Were guests at the Conley home Sun
day.
Ike Foltz, John Vehe, c. F. Reitz
and Geo. Engler, went to Webster this
morning to attend court.
Word has been received that Frank
Stevens, president of the First National
bank of this city, is married. The
Democrat extends congratulations.
Thos. McAllen, one of our leading
implement dealers, was a pleasant
caller in Webster Friday, and while
there took in the scrapping at the court
house.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
From Waubay Clipper

Mr.. and Mrs Austin Smith were in
Webster Sunday.
S. l.. Purdum was Webster visitor
Saturday evening.
w. G. Ladd, of Webster, was here
Tuesday in the interests of the lecture
there Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. HI. Cast were in
Webster over Sunday, the guests of w.
j. Cast and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Alderman came
ever from Webster Saturday evening to
visit relatives, returning Monday even
ing
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
THREATEN TO GO ON STRIKE
Chicago Street Railway Employees
Dissatisfied

Chicago, Jan 29.-Eight thousand
employees of the Chicago City Railway
company threaten to strike unless
agreement is reached within the next
few days on dispute over the inter
probation of a clause in the working
agreement relative to maximum and
minimum hours Of work and minimum
rates of pay.
The working agreement contains a
clause providing that the men shall
be employed minimum of nine hours
day and maximum OF eleven hours
day.
This clause is interpreted by the
men to mean that the motormen and
conductors shall receive nine hours
pay for any number of hours work
less than nine hours.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
From Butler Herald

John Hout was county seat visitor
for few days last week, returning
home Friday morning.
Walter Marsh returned from the
county seat Saturday night where he
had been attending court the past week.
c. G. Buchele returned to Webster
Sunday night after spending few days
visiting relatives and friends here.
Paul Schpreski and Willis Stevens
drove over to the county seat Saturday
on business and pleasure. They returned
in the evening.
Miss Anna Bury, of Webster, was an
arrival here Wednesday morning for a
few days visit at the home of Ed
Weber and family.
ID. z. Potter returned from Andover
Friday morning aftera months visit at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lewis.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
NOTED AUTHORIZES NO MORE
elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward Dies at
Her Bay State Home.

Newton, Mass, Jan. 30.-Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps Ward. widely known
author and lecturer, died at her home
in Newton Center after a short illness.
Her husband, Herbert Ward. was in
the South when she was taken Ill and
he has not yet reached home.
Mrs. Ward was born in Boston Aug.
81, 1914, the daughter of Rev. Angus
tin and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. She
began to write for the press when but
thirteen years OF age.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02


w. G. Abbott was in Webster Mon
day.
M. r. Hanna visited Webster Tues
day.
Frank Gruba, ST., was Webster Wis
itor Tuesday.
John Bowen was Webster visitor
Tuesday evening.
w. G. Holbrook, of Webster, was a
visitor in town.
Ed. Browder was a passenger to
Webster Tuesday evening.
Lawyer Harris was a visitor from
Webster this morning.
Mrs. G. G. Smith visited friends in
Webster Friday evening.
John Fisher, of Webster, was Wis
itor in town yesterday morning.
DR.. Williams made business trip to
Webster Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Englehart visited
Webster Monday evening.
l.. South, of Webster, was an arrival
on this mornings passenger.
Ed Pfremer and Carl Engebritson
went to Webster Saturday evening.
r. G. Maynard attended to business
matters in Webster Thursday evening.
About ten came down from Webster
Friday night to attend the dance.
John Sckmeig went to Webster last
Thursday evening to visit his mother
B. 0. Erickson was a passenger to
Webster on the noon freight Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Erickson spent
Wednesday afternoon in Webster.
Pierce Abbott came over from Web
ster Tuesday to take in the wrestling
match.
F. c. Palmer is having his hay baled
this week. julius Flagstad, of Web.
ster, is doing the work.
Frank Anderson has been retained
by the board to defend the town in the
Matt Beringer case.
M. Rexford left Sunday evening on {
trip to the western coast. His destina
ton is San Diego, Cal.
Sheriff Lindquist was here Saturda,
and took Holly Green to Webster t.
answer to the charge of gambling.
| Ben Thompson took his wife to Web
ster Tuesday evening for medical treat
ment. She has been i'll since December
| Frank Rumpca and Albert Hog;
returned from Webster Friday morning
where they had been attending court
Miss Rose Peschong and Miss Lizzi,
Scott returned from Webster Wednes
day morning after ia visit of severa
days.
Allen Hyde and Arthur Frost cam,
down from Webster Thursday to worl
on the Julius Flagstad baling machine
Andrew Oslowski returned Friday
morning from Webster, where he wal
called to act as juror during the pres.
ent term of court.
! Hon. C. c. Bush returned Wednes
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
plan Big Wolf Roundup

The ranchers and homes:eaders living
in the vicinity of Cottonwood, western
Stanley county, are talking Of engag-
ing in roundup of grey wolves. which
recently have become very active in
thatregion and are causing heavy losses.
During the past few days these fierce
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
ROOSEVELT TO MAKE TOUR
Fifteen Engagements to Speak on Elk.
tensive Trip.

New York, Jan. 26.-Theodore
Roosevelt's next tour will begin here
March 8 and will sweep around the
boundaries of the country, through the
South Atlantic and Gun states, the
new Southwest, up the Pacific coast
to Idaho and Montana and then direct
home. Colonel Roosevelt has accepted
fifteen engagements TO speak, and
probably will make more. The subject
matter of his speeches has not been
made public
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
From OrtIey Outlook

John Mariner shipped himself, wife,
children and printing plant to Marvin
the first of the week, We wish him
success.
Geo. Lasell came down from Waubay
and whiled away last Sunday with us.
The genial and versatile George is
always welcome visitor to this mans
happy town.
Magnus Thompson spent the latter
part part of last week in Webster and
Waubay on probate business. His father
Andrew Thompson, of Alma, Wis,
accompanied him. Father Thompson
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
animals have killed number of young
cattle and colts.
Hearing Postponed

The railroad commission has post
poned the hearing of the Dakota Cen
trail Telephone Co., relevant to increas-
ing telephone rates at Waubay and
Summit, to Feb. IA. The meeting will
be held in the courthouse at Aberdeen,
and the commission invites all persons
interested to appear before it, as this is
to be the final hearing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
EN-. D0rr &CO
! Lahd.Department Change q

A change has been made in the state
land department, N. M. Hanson being
selected as deputy instead of j. E.
Truran, who has held the position for
years. Truran will continue at the head
of the bookkeeping department and
Hanson at the head of the field work.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
schenk Jury pisaarees.

Wheeling. w Va, Jan. 2S.-The
jury in the trial of Mrs John o.
Schenk, charged with the attempted
poisoning OF her husband, has dis
agreed The jury stood IL to /, pre-
sumably for acquittal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Diplomatic.

IL believe our hoy IS born dlpIo-
mat"
HAS he shown extraordinary ability
as prevaricator:''
We'll. no. not that exactly. but he
can cheat other boys in trades and
make them think they are getting all
the best OF IL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02

returned to his Wisconsin home Sunday
evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02

For Sale-One large heating stove
and one small surface burner. Inquire
this Office.