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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-15
FIGHT IN CONGRESS
COMING OVER PLAN
s.. REGARDING SOUTH
Closing Of Navy Yards Be-
yond Norfolk And Mint At
New Orleans Opposed.

Southern members of Congress are ex-
pected at the coming regular session 10
stir up trouble over the Mariner IN
which the South is being deprived OF
the benefit of certain Government insu-
buttons, with respect to which ii seems
the rest of the country is more favored.
The two matters in par ticular are the
closing down of the navy yards on the
South ATLANTIC and Gulf coasts and the
closing of the mint at New Orleans.
For the first time IN years the House,
which, after all, controls appropriations,
is Democratic, and the great majority
of its members are from the South.
Yet the Administration has decided TO
close the navy yards south of Norfolk,
and as for the mint at New Orleans, it
has been decided practically to maze
this q thing of the past, inaSmUch as
no appropriation is to be asked for it
next year by the Treasury Department.
Closing of Navy Yards.
1t is true that the actual shutting
up Of the navy yards at New Orleans,
Pensacola, and Charleston has not &C.
Cured, but Secretary Meyer is working
to that end as rapidly as possible. New
Orleans and Pensacola yards have al
most entirely ceased their activities.
Unless Congress wills otherwise, there
Will soon be no navy yards south OF
Norfolk.
1t is hardly to be expected the South
ern members will sit by and compla-
Gently see the program as to the navy
yards or the New Orleans mint carried
out They are in position to control
the situation, inasmuch as they control
the House Appropriations Committee
and the Democratic caucus. They are
In position to make things extremely
embarrassing for Secretary Meyer and
the Navy Department. and to require
that work be carried on at the mint
at New Orleans.
Administrators Arguments.
On the other hand, the Administration
will have powerful arguments on its
side. 1t can be shown that the navy
yards below Norfolk are not adapted to
the purposes of the great battleships
which now comprise the chief part Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-15
Miss Boss Hearing
Again Postponed

The absence from the city of wit
nesses made necessary a further con-
tinuance in the case of Miss Mary L.
oBss. charged with false pretences,
In Police Court today. Passing an
alleged fraudulent check for $50 on
Albert s. Carter, a cashier in the
banking concern of w. H. Hibbs &
Co., Is the offense that is alleged
against Miss oBss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-15
Germany Awaiting
Reply Of France;
Is Expected Today

BERLIN, Sept. 15.-The German for
eign office expects to receive Frances
reply to its latest Moroccan proposal
from Ambassador Cambon some time
today. =
The German ambassador in Paris has
alb eudy telegraphed the gist of the
French message to Foreign Minister
Kiderlen- Waechter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-15

government victory by reduced ma
IT is probable that the influence Of
the protected monopolies in such cen-
tiers at Montreal. Toronto, Hamilton.
turn of conservatives in their own and
nearby constituencies. On the other
hand, the farmers seem disposed to sup
port reciprocity Independent Of party.
and so Will many workmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-15
"WI-MO-DAU-SIS" %
New Fall Boots Yo

No better known shoes than
these-so well adapted to the
tastes and differing foot shapes
of all wives, Mothers, DAUgh-
tiers and sisters. ...
Feel like old shoes at start.
Retain shape til worn out.
y Outwear 2 ordinary pairs of
$500 shoes.
Here in many handsome new
styles.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

the last ono Dorothy sank into her
chair. dropped her head on the desk
and sobbed unrestrainedly. Now It
was over. Her dress was ruined and
she couldn't get another. Dr.. Demins
would never know dow pretty she
had looked. In the abandonment Of
her grief she did not hear low
knock on the. door nor the footsteps
that came softly up the aisle.
Miss neutrality-suspicious. 10
It? What is troubling you? was
driving by when I saw the children
come out and came in to ask II We
couldn't start earlier"
Her sobs ceased with dificulty and
a warm flush stole up even to the tips
OF her ears. To think that he should
see her like this. crying like child
over a ruined dress. She kept her
face hidden while she indicated the
black. disflguring stains on the dainty
gown.
Il know it's silly" she acknowl.
edged. half sobbing again, OUTPUT
1t was so pretty and I can't get an.
other. and"
She felt one of her little ink.stained
hands taken firmly into his.
Dear" there was all the tender.
ness in the world in his voice-"r
will get you another. ten Of them,
just like 1t, or all different, II you will
only try to care for ne a little.
Sweetheart, have loved you from
the minute I first saw you. I don't
think I would ever have had the cour.
age to tell you If 1 hadn't found you
like this, SO far out Of reach. have
been mad about you. have thought
of little else. day or night Dor.
othy-" He paused, half despairing.
Dorothy, look at me-"
Slowly she lifted her head, and
through the long lashes the violet
eyes told him all that he yearned to
know.
"Oh dearest!" he whispered. and
she was gathered to his heart.
"And see." he told her, a little
later. "the ink has only spoiled the
very front breadth of your gown. You
can have 1t replaced. I love this
dress and want you to wear 1t al.
ways-every day-until our wedding,
which you will make very soon, dear.
If you love me. And after that am
going to put it away. all tied up in
tissue paper and violet ribbons and
keep it-forever!"
She laughed merrily.
"Goose!" she whispered. But her
eyes betrayed her.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
Taft on Recall.

Chief Bill. Observation-Disclosures
has a mental attitude. AS some
of the medicine men in his
bread and butter brigade arc al
ready out cunning for a second
term for hin, it is we'll to keep
before US things showing his
mental attitude. We quote
from HE message on recall,
which is a remarkable message
in that IT'S the first one in
which All individual admits
that he doesn't trust the PEG
pie and knows more than a
whole commonwealth of a
quarter of a million of folks.
Likely to subject the rights
of the individual to the posi-
BILE tyranny of popular ma
jority."
Laws are made by the popu-
lar majority"
"You cannot invariably trust
a majority of the people,"
"Security for the mainten.
ance of free institutions is only
firm and assured when the
judicial branch is independent
and impartial"
"The judicial branch is not
representative of the majority
of the people,"
"Constitutions are checks up.
on the majority of the pee pie"
"Judes are not popular repre-
sentatives."
"a mode of selecting judges
is by popular selection"
"Recall treats the judge as an
instrument and servant of a
majority of the people,"
"The judiciary has been the
cornerstone of our gloriously
free government"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
Agents Wanted

A young man or woman who
can devote all or part of his or
her time driving through the
country and taking orders for
an article of value to every
farmer. No investment requir
ed. Position permanent with
an assured go,d income. APP
plicants will please give the
names of three responsible
business men for references as
to ability and character and at
the same time state whether
you can devote all or part of
your time to the work and what
territory you can cover.
p o. Box 907, Dee Moines, Ia.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
THE
CATASTROPHE

y MABEL c. ENGLAND

Dorothy Randall dismissed her
class and came forth from the little
schoolhouse into the radiant May
sunshine. What a glorious day and
what pity one had to go back and
be cooped up for the whole afternoon.
Her lips curved in a delicious pout
and In her resentment against fate
she had almost passed young DR..
Deming without seeing him when he
stepped determinedly in front of her.
She looked up, surprised.
Miss Randall" he said, II have to
drive several miles out into the coun-
try this afternoon. start about four.
I was wondering If you would 20 with
me-"
Dorothy smiled graciously.
I'D love to-" she told him impuls.
lively. "The day is so perfect"
He beamed with delight. Every
well. then, I'll be at the house by
four o'clock"
Dorothy walked on, outwardly COM
posed, but inwardly in a tumult Of
happiness. All the girls she knew
were wild about this clever young
doctor. recently established there,
and lost no opportunity to intercept
and attract him. For this very rea-
son. perhaps. Dorothy had always
been reserved and even coldly indif.
ferent in her manner toward him,
fearful lest he should think her as
eager as the rest. This was the first
time he had ever. invited her to go
out with him. though she had met
him often enough at the little social
affairs of the village.
HE has driven with lots of other
girls" she reminded herself. $50 you
needn't feel especially fattered."
AS she was finishing lunch dress
was delivered at the door, the new
spring dress that she had not ex-
pected till Saturday. Full Of excite
ment she seized the parcel and
rushed up with it to her room. A
new dress was always a Joyous event
in her. life. /!
Slipping 1t hastily on she stood
before the mirror, regarding it. How
pretty 1t was-how the dainty violet
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
THE CHILDREN.

The point Of view best taken is
when parents begin to grow old. Not
ret old. but with signs Of age not far
OF. Then is the time the children are
ed-if they be good children. says
the New York Mail. There are few
spots so dear as the house that Is
only home to two. the man who built
1t and the woman who adorned 1t,
they two and no more. The gray hairs
tell them both that more solitary day
is coming on fast, and they think
unspoken things Of the happier home
across the street filled with young
sons and daughters. When the daugh.
ter Is companion to the mother. the
son his fathers chosen friend, then
can be realized that there is nothing
on this earth that pays such dividends
OF happiness as rearing family Of
fine children. The touch Of hands Is
electric. and vitality Is the gift Of
youth and age. The voices Of beau
tiful woman your daughter, q manly
man your son. are tho sweetest music
ever heard by mortal ears. They who
cannot hear it will be the first to Wit,
ness to this truth. It Il we'll to tell
these children what power they have
From middle life on till the end the
greatest good Of earth is good chill
dren.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
Lemons and Such.

Take the matter of lemons,
for instance. 1t is probably
that not 5000 people in the
country are directly interested
in the production of lemons.
The quantity of American
grown lemons is small compar.
ed to the quantity consumed,
despite present tariff rates.
Lemon raising is an infant in-
dustry, all right, We tax 80,
100000 people for the fostering
OF the infant in whose future
5000 are concerned, financially.
If a very few of us didn't grow
lemons, all of US would get
lemons cheaper.
If few of us started in to
grow tea or coffee successfully,
we'd all have to go to paying
more for our tea or coffee, un-
der the protective scheme of
fostering enterprises too weak
to stand on their own legs.
The same would be true of any
other thing not now prodrced
in our country.
And when we've got them
fully fostered, they go into a
trust and skin US by "divine
right"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
TRIAL MARRIAGE IN GERMANY
Ancient Custom Of Mating at q May
Fair Still Exists In Some
Villages.

An ancient custom of holding a May
fair for selecting brides and bride.
grooms on trial still exists in some
villages of the Eifel district in Ger
many.
: On the day of the fair the young
men and women who have been mott.
fled stand in groups on adjacent hill.
locks, their names being inscribed on
roll in the possession of the fair
officials, who sit around table be.
tween the groups. The ages Of the
young men are stated on the roll, but
not those Of the girls.
Males are then called forward by
name in the order Of their age, the
Oldest coming first, and one of the
girls is called to meet him; II neither
objects the young woman is presented
with a wedding ring and the couple
are declared duly welded for a year
on approval.
At the end Of the year they may
separate and each 10 free to marry
again; or. II they are not quite sure
whether they will be happy, they can
arrange to separate for q day or two
before the next fair and then be wed.
ded again for another year. II Q
couple remain together over the year
the marriage becomes binding for life.
or II any family IL born the union 10
also valid for life.
Il maiden refuses the first man
she 10 supposed to marry the next Of.
fered to her. But this rule 10 not rig.
idly enforced now, though formerly
the names Of candidates were taken
haphazard by the head man Of the
community. who did not put up with
nonsense about maidenly coyness.
Nowadays 1t IL generally arranged
beforehand to call together only those
couples who have been counting. The
system has worked with good results
for centuries and will probably last
some while yet, until the farming dis.
tricts become crowded with factories
and towns.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

Ocean travel has now all the com
forts Of home, combined with all the
luxury and pleasure Of travel, with
danger and discomfort reduced to q
minimum. Less than weeks time
separates the old from the new world,
and the wonderful inventions Of wire
less telegraphy keeps travellers IN
touch with the rest Of the world In
midocean. And 1t may not be very
long before our present wonderful prog
ress, which would seem miracles to
Columbus and his codiscoverers, may
lapse by succeeding inventions into
the class Of old.fashioned methods, for
progress in this age is going ahead BY
leaps and bounds.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
Queer sites for Bride Nests.

The remarkable sites sometimes
chosen by birds for their nests are
recorded from time to time. A robin
builds in a watering can, an old kettle,
or on Q bookshelf in library. One Of
the most remarkable. perhaps, IL that
recently given in the Emu. and %.
parently authentic. On November 10
last q sheep was being shosn on the
farm Of A. Burger. Telansa, Australia.
In it, wool was found . starlins's
nest with one egg. 4 note IN the Field
;adds that the nest q Z small bird va
once found IN . hofSsS tan ~ Capo
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
Ambition, Energy, Initiative
tho Factors.

In the history of every CON-
munity, there comes a time
when the natural resources
which brought it's first settlers
to it become exhausted, or
through misuse, fail to con.
tinue to attract additional PEG.
pie. At this period of the com.
munity's growth, the energy
and initiative and ambition of
her citizens must take the place
of the first natural causes for
growth Capital gained from
early reaping of the natural re-
sources must be unlocked and
invested 80 that new lines of
activity will be available.
The advance of any commun.
ity depends finally upon the
energy and ambition. of the
citizens of that community. A
Chicago is located because of
some trifling natural advant-
age, but it is built not because
of that advantage but because
of the energy and activity of it's
people. Let it fail to push
along and grow and develop
and rival soon takes it's place.
Ambition. energy, initiative
coupled with faith in self and
a confidence in the future of
your community, made effec-
tive by hard work and constant
effort spells success IN city,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

brought out the gold Of her hair, the
deep sparkling blue Of her eyes, the
soft, glowing rose Of her cheeks!"
At that moment tho school.bell
rang out.
Il believe I'll wear It," thought Dor.
othy recklessly. "and then I'll be all
ready for the drive"
She pinned on her new spring hat,
noting even in her haste how charm.
ingly its color blended with that Of
her gown. and Selling her gloves sped
down the stairs and out into the frae.
rant spring sunshine.
All afternoon. as she taught, her
eyes kept straying to the clock then
out to the green and gold beauty Of
the afternoon. 1t seemed as II the
very minutes dragged.
Toward the close of the school
hour she noticed an unusual amount
Of whispering and gigsling among
four or five boys in one corner of the
room. Twice she spoke. calling them
to order, but the third time she no
ticed that something was being pass.
ed from hand to hand and examined
under cover Of the desks, with a So
ries Of pronounced giggles and almost
DESTINATIONS glances in her direction.
She rose from her seat.
"Tom Corby," she commanded. IN
her low. clear voice. bring that thing
to me instantly, whatever 1t is"
Tom rose with suspicious alacrity
and walking up the aisle held out q
small cone made Of strong, thick pa
per, carefully folded over at the ton.
Dorothy took 1t and opened 1t with
decision. In an instant a stream Of
ink had oozed out. covering her hands
and dripping all down the front Of
her pretty. new dress.
She dropped the paper and stood
perfectly still moment, aghast at
the ruin that had been wrought Her
face grew pale, her lips trembled.
Controlling herself with dimculty she
turned toward the class.
School IL dismissed" she an.
nounced clearly. without glance at
the boys who had psrpetrated the mis-.
chief. Their punishment must vat.
'"Risei" She struck the bell once.
twice. and stood without q tremor
while the scholars filed out, Tom
Corby and bis oconspirators shue.
I AlnS by With. crimson choeks m
ssAamsfacsd looke. 4 l.r
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
lceheras.


From the polar icefields and gla.
.ciers which are always protruding
themselves into the sea great float
ing masses become detached and form
iceberg foes and driftice. These
bergs or mountains of ice rise some:
times more than $50 feet above the
sea level. From the specific gravity.
1t is calculated that the volume Of
an iceberg below the water is about
nine times that Of the protruding
part Icebergs and foes of icefields
are often laden with pieces Of rock
and masses Of stone and detritus.
which they brought with them from
the coasts where they were formed,
and which they often transport
towards the equator.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
Old Issues New.

A long time ago there were
two great parties in the Eng
sh'speaking world, the Tories
and the Wings. With a few
conspicuous exceptions, Eng.
land was all. Tory in regard to
the American colonies, while
the latter were largely Tory,
perhaps a majority lukewarm
Wings, at least in the earlier
days of the struggle, and only
comparatively a few from start
to II n i 8 h uncompro,nising
Wings.
Now the Tories believed that
the colonies ought to exist,
primarily, for the benefit of
England, and that their bust
ness should be confined princi-
pally to the production of raw
materials, leaving England to
manufactures. They believed
the markets of the world should
be so restricted by duties that
they could buy from England,
or through England, alone.
They argued long on both
sides of the water over the
question of external and inter
nal taxation. Finally the COL
onists saw that so-called exter-
nal duties were ultimately paid
internally by the consumers.
Eventually England admitted
this, but said: "Why 80 much
bother over whether the money
is taken out of your coat, or
waistcoat pocket? We have
the right to tax you for our
benefit, anyhow"
This could not satisfy the
Wings, who wanted independ-
ence, absolute freedom to trade
when and where and with
whom they pleased.
Then England cav concilia.
ton was necessary, and skill
fully planned a system of reel.
procity, whereby in binding the
colonies to trade with England,
England and it's other depend
ences bound themselves to
trade with the American col
onies. This surely should be
equitable enough to silence the
clamor.
Doesn't it look as if we had
just about the same condition
of affairs today?
The protectionists admit that
the tariff isn't for the benefit of
anyone but the protected inter.
eats. and that the consumer,
not the foreigner. pays the tax.
They assume the right to tax
all consumers for the benefit of
what they term American in.
dustry. And they offer certain
.sops. such as reciprocity and
the farmers free list, to silence
objectors to the system of ex-
pioitation.
Isn't i time for another dis.
intere.ted blov. for independ.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

I; Surgeon B. M. Brown, U. 8. NJ, has:
discovered a method of treating at
mospheric air 80 that It shall sustain
life for US as much as week in an
enclosure Of moderate size even
though no fresh air is introduced. II
the scheme really works, we shall
hear Of public men and fashionable
women seeking the rest cure by q
weeks vacation in a submarine i'm
mersed say hundred miles of shore.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

1t is never too late for the scientists
to explain that the heat wave was
caused by sun spots.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

Chicago has twice as many tele-
phones as London. But then it has
twice as much to say.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

All native animals returning to the
United States after visit abroad, will
have to pay duty. This may be paw
Ing the pay to impose . tax on for
eign hunting noblemen who come over,
here In search Of rich wives.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

The summer girl was never NOR
fascinating than she Is this season
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

Take things as easy as you can du,
Ing the heated term. Don't worry.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

There can be such Q thing a. too
much sport.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31

Feeble swimmers should stay where
their toes can touch bottom,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-08-31
Official Directory

OtuuCidI OlToCtUIy
STATE OFFICERS:
"a. J. Gronna
= . p j. McCumber
Representatives. ..........
H. T. Helgeson
Governor. ........ ............. John Burke
Lieut.. Governor. 800. ....U. l.. Burdick
Secretary of State. d. Norton
State treasurer. .............. Gunder Olson
State Auditor. X. Brightbill
Attorney Gencral.... Andrew Miller
Judges Supreme ''"''' 81 :. +: S Ssss''"F
railroad I X s$$s.s''
Com. Insurance. ................ w. Z. Taylor
CON- Agriculture and Labor. w. G. Giberath
Supt, of Pub. Instruction J. Taylor
Judge Fourth Judicial District. ......
......"..........F Frank p. Allen, Lisbon
SENATORS.
18th Dist. W. L. Carter Wahpeton
37th Dist ......E. o, Movius, Ldgerwood
REPRESENTATIVES,.
L. A Drusletteu NdnpeCOu
18th Dist ....-...3
Ed Eelson, Tyler
E. W. Carey, Lidgerwood
37th Dist ........S
Lars Oldsgard, Walcott
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sherln...... Geo E. Moody
AuultOr.... .....F. "A. burton
ITeaSurer.... ................. ChaS. MtkkelSen
Register Of Deeds ........... Oscar Olson
Clerk of Court. Observation-Disclosures Bergman
County Judge.......... ...George VanArnam
States Atty. .............. Chas. E. Wolfe
Supt of Schoos............. .....F. H. Barnes
surveyor. ........................J. Q. Burbank
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. DR.. IverS