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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

The elimination of capital punish
ment in this state is matter that will
be taken up by legislature this winter.
A bill of this nature was nearly car
ried two years ago, and it is believed
the cause has gained enough sup;
porters to abolish 'legallzed murder
In commenting on the murder COM
mitted by boy in Duluth just re-
Gently in the Duluth News Tribune,
the bears Cub" says: - 49,.
punishment. To take life, to punish
murderer. IS equally as culpable; the
act produces two murders instead Of
one, and while the law of man le-
galizas the latter, the law of God
shows no discrimination.
What greater punishment can be
melted ont to this boy than to so edu-
cate him as, bring to him the full rea-
lixation of the, enormity of his crime.
IF portion of the wealth given to
colleges and libraries could be used for
the building of institutions wherein
boys OF VICIOUS tendencies were edu-
Gated, individually IT necessary, where
the surroundings were pleasing to the
eye. the influence such. as to appeal to
that spark OF divinity which exists IN
each and every one of Gods like
nesses, that the spark may be famed
into q flame which would eventually
destroy the germ of evil, leaving moth
ing but the white light of the original
image, would he doing a work com.
pa, ed with which the endowed colleges
and libraries would be insignificant
indeed.
Born under such cruel conditions,
handicapped by inherited maievolence
who can hold the boy responsible for
his evil deeds, and by the same token
what right have we to hang him when
his mind is so perverted he commits
a crime. He who saveth soul is
greater than he who taketh a city,
and far greater is he who saves the
soul of hayward boy.
To terrorize his companions by
hanging the leader only rids the world
OF one individual, nothing more.
Crime is not suppressed, instead ways
and means are sought to continue
without detection.
The state institutions, the so called
reform schools, are IN most instances
only places of restriction where SAL
aries are paid for compulsory educa-
ton. They do not meet the require
ments we believe obligatory for the
right development Of bad boys. It is
to men like Judge Lindsey. supple
mented with the wealth of a Rookie.
Teller or Carnegie we must look to
bring about conditions which Will re-
deem our young criminals.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20
American Influence In Canada.

American influence In Canada.
Wherever the American goes in force
and in proportion to his sympathetic
reception he leaves as side issue the
indelible impression of his vivid per-
sonality. In such wise he is changing
the sedate old maritime provinces SO
very rapidly that you can hardly find
any difference between them and
Maine or Massachusetts,, This is in
obedience to natural law which must
bring about such results. His man.
ners, his speech, his coinage, his means
of communication, whether by land or
sea, are entirely reciprocal with Can
ada, but as he is mighty and Canada
is feeble numerically the greater, as
usual, includes the less.-F. T. Bullen
In London Mail. s~.... 49,
When Water Was Avoided.
Until comparatively recent times
there was medical prejudice against
drinking water. Sir William Vaughan
in his Natural and Artificial Direc-
tons For Health" declared that water
fought seldom to be drunk" Another
doctor admitted that it might be
healthful for children, but not for men
Except some odd, abstemious one
among thousand perchance, degen-
crate and Of a doggish nature, for dogs
of nature do abhor wine." Indeed, the
recommendation Of water as a bever-
age was supposed to be the sign Of the
.quack. Even Wesley in his Primitive
Physic" wrote Of 1t with caution:
Drink only water If it. agrees with
your stomach; II not, good, clear small
beer" n. , i: 4 .s.St=S .s; I !, y
y sse The Other Side Of Il. #
(. wake up, cull,'' said the burglar,
shaking the men by the shoulder.
The man wakes up and jumps up.
Nv ha-what do you wa-want2'' he
asks. .5 .s 81: .s5s. s55ss Il .gs.
Z went troo dis house las week an
got $40 an bum gold watch, s ex-
planned the burglar, Fan de papers
said dat you said your loss was 500
an joolry to de amount o five Of six
hundred. : mn B, D
ssYe-yes.,' ..3
ss Veil make good, sport. Ne pard-
snerss dat was watchin' on de outside
made me cough up de difference be-
tween what i got an what you said Il
! got. you got sto make good You
can't beat me datt way 8 Judge's Li-
brary
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20

1t wouldn do any harm and pos
Silly might do much good, for the
legislature to appoint committee to
zee how much there is to the sweet
box" charges often made against the
police of the large cities. The men at
the head of the police forces in Mime
wta's large cities are exceptionally cap.
able men, and also humane: 1t would
DO fine thing to have the none
istence OF the sweatbox' officially
shown,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20
CAUGHT HIM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FoRH
p'T-- HEAD.

singular accident and looked with hor-
ror on the torn head Of the victim.
Only a moment before they had seen
the man standing near the subway en-
trance, all unconscious of the onrush-
ing danger. He did not see the ami
NAL, with two policemen vainly trying
to check Its progress, dash straight at
him. Cohen was about to enter the
subway station when the horse dashed
on to the sidewalk and the protruding
shaft pierced his skull. The man had
turned just as the horse was upon him.
The animal was attached to a wagon
filed with boxes. Alexander Barris
of % Rutgers street was the driver.
and he was at Greene and Blocker
streets when the horse SHE'D at sheet
Of white paper lying in the middle of
the street. It reared and dashed for
ward, and as it did so the kingbolt
of the wagon broke. and the fore
wheels and side shafts became sepa-
rated from the main body of the
wagon. ,.
The top Of the wagon fell into the
street, scattering the boxes. Barris
chung to the reins and was dragged
behind the wheels for half block and
then his strength gave out. He
dropped the reins, and the animal
plunged forward impelled to swifter
strides by the humping wreckage of
the vehicle it was dragging
When the horse crossed Broadway
Patrolman Joseph Allen Of the traffic
squad tried to seize the runaway by
the bit, but was unable to do so. The
policeman then ci1tched TIE axle that
the animal was dragging and tried to
throw the horse. He was unable to
do so, but he kept his hold on the
axle and shouted to persons in the
street to keep out of the way. ~,
The horse continued running east in
Blocker street, men, women and chill
dren scattering at it's approach. It
was about p. m. and hundreds Of
working men and women were on
their way home and the sidewalks
were crowded. The gathering hoofs
and the shouts of the policeman
warned those on the sidewalks, how
ever. and most Of them sought refuge
in. doorways. :.
At Bleecker and LAFAYETTE streets
Patrolman Bracken, who has a record
for stopping runaways. ran into the
middle of the street and clutched at
the head of the horse. The animal
reared and then came crashing down
on the pavement, the weight of the
policeman having stopped its progress.
Standing at the corner was Cohen. He
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20

tried to get out the more she screamed
until the frightened fish, escaping from
her clutching fingers, wriggled down
into her boomers. Miss Boone prompt
~. clapped her hand on the region Of
her garter, and the faltering life
guards braced themselves to do. their;
duty. Half dozen feminine bathers.
came to the rescue,t waved OF the male.
population and discreetly formed as
a screen while, the briny monster was
removed. III ~ %..7s* ~ A@. st H.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1911.

What the state fair needs il thorough
business management and the DISPOSE
ton and ability on the part Of those in
charge to make the fair primarily help.
fol to the agricultural interests Of the
state. instead Of q gigantic vaudeville
show. with cows and pumpkins a. q
aidA issue. -. !. = =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20

John X. Mclean is assailing Cover
.aor Harmon because the latter did not
prevent Pomerene's election as 2. s.
senator. Mclean wanted the job him
self Harmon found 1T necessary to be
on friendly terms with the Bryan and
Tom johnson men and so did not in
terfere, Pomerene has been for years a
strong supporter of both Bryan and
johnson
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-20
Train Stalled BY Moths.

The Lake Superior Lin ted on. the
Canada North fern rail wa y. near. ISasha-
bowie, ran to az cloud N oths on
July 4 4 o.s;sc,1ringg the view and coFz
5cring the tracks 50 deep tia the
train was stale took the 81
crew ] about two tours 70 ',clealr TIE,
track 10 that the TIA III ould proceesis
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

The reason why SO many small towns
fail to grow is because their citizens do
nothing to promote their growth, There
is no public spirit and therefore no at
tempt is made to attract industries or
improve conditions. If anyone su0-
gests something calculated to develop
things he is called visionary and loud
cry is also made that Improvement
means expense. Yet these same peo-
pie cannot understand why the census
returns so often show for such towns a
stationary or declining population. Veri-
ly there are people who, living in an
age of electric light, content themselves
with the tallow dips of their fore
fathers.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04
Inadequate Prescription.

Inc Richmond Dispatch SAWS.
The cure for all the ills from vh;ch
the country has suffered in the cbarac-
Ter OF Its representatives in both bouses
Oh Congress is to be found in more &c.
i've participation of tho responsible cit
izens OF every community in the affairs
Oh tneir own government.
This is true enough so far as il Ooes
Inc passivity of certain elements en-
aoies the pernicious activity of certain
others to work their selfish will in af.
iairs political. But the improper direc.
ZION Oh that activity is often inspired
and the fruit of it appropriated by citi-
zens OF the class which our conteuno-
rary would describe as both responsible
and respectable. With scarcely an ex-
eeprion the leaders of the predatory
FORCES which to an extent determine the
character of our legislators and of leo;s-
iarion are likewise shining pillars in go
ciety, pose as primates in philanthropy
ana are conspicuous in the church
We're it not for the undue influence ex.
erted in politics by the perfectly "ra-
spons'ble" Morgans, Rockefellers and
their followers, the civic sloth of others
OF the responsible" element would
work little harm.
Inc remedy Of the Times Dispatch. in
order to be effective, should contain
some Ingredient which, while stinulat-
rw1r- l.
ing the political conscience of the too
qulescent class of which it complains.
Will subcue, proportionately, the de-
morallzIng strenuosity of the equally re-
sponsiole class whose sins of commits
SION more than counterbalance those Of
omission by the passive element COM
planned OF. Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

er called The Four Birds from Noah's
Ark"
captain John Smith, IN his description
OF New England. published in 1916,
makes appeal for greater interest in
the settlement of America, citing the
Scriptures to show that scripturaI char
acters exposed themselves to greater
perils than the people were called upon
to face who crossed the ocean to settle
New England, or Virginia.
Shakespeare and Bacon each show in
tensive Bible reading. Bacon cited the
Scripture words, while Shakespeare
usually transformed them without per-
version. We recognize the Biblical
thought, although it had passed through
the alembic of the poets mind. For
example, we recognize the thought out
OF Psalms cxxx, 8, and Matthew vi. 12.
in Portals words to the Jew:
Consider this,
That, in course of justice, none of us
should see salvation: We do pray for
mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach rs all
to render
The deeds of mercy"
To judge from the illusions to Scrip-
ture IN current literature, one would
quickly conclude that our forefatbers
of three centuries ago read the Bible
more than we now do; but it must be
remembered, that while every English
speaking family of today that has BIZ
bic In the home, has one or more news
papers, one or more of the monthly mag
azines, and every family that has Bible
has, at least, on a low estimate. ten
other books to one to be found in the
homes of our fatherland three hundred
years ago. These papers, magazines and
books are read and, therefore, even If
we have more leisure for reading than
did our forbears in 1911, it is physical
impossibility that we should read the
Bible as much as they did. The Bibli-
cal color in the literature of England in
1911 and the relative lack of that color
In our present literature, does not prove
that the Bible is not now read, but only
that we have a greater source of illus.
trauons on which to draw than did on,
forbears.
The influence of the Bible during tbs
three hundred years of the King jaime,
version is inestimable. 1t is a part OF
our life. Upon its teachings English
civilization was founded and has beer
developed. It,has affected the chsrac
ter of our people and our institutions a
every turn. The success of our effort.
In this New World has been dominated
by its laws and precepts, and like 8
golden thread its spirit runs through
the life of our great Nation.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

The advertiser who increases the
growth of his plant through judicious
advertising is as good a man as Dean
Swift's hero who made two blades of
grass grow where one grew before.
Some advertisers say: "As soon as
business picks up I'll advertise. Fancy
gardner saying; 'T'n wait till har-
vest time to SOW the seed"
To avoid this error advertise every
week in the Republican. If business
is slack increase your advertising
until your business is back to a
normal condition. then resume your
usual space. ''To keep everlastingly
after it" is the key to successful adver-
Using.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04
PARTY INSURGENCY,

What Is a political insurpentf
We would define him as one who re-
pudiates his party platform while
trying to cling to the party name.
Three North Carolina Democrats
who refused to support the reci-
proclty agreement with Canada
were guided not by the party plat
form, but as alleged, by the person
al interests of some of their CON-
stltuents. They make the tariff a
local issue. When they accepted
nominations from their party. if
they did not prefer to abide bv the
platform of principles, it was a duty
70 the party to make the fact
known. The Democratic party plat
form favors tariff for revenue in
the interest of the great majority
OF the people to whom a tariff for
protection is great burden. Ev-
cry other Democrat had the same
right as these three and seven 9th
ers, to ignore his tacit pledges, and
become an insurgent, voting with
the Republicans, and aiding them in
their protection of the interests.
II all Democrats were of that class.
the party would have no excuse for
Its existence Roanoke World.
Democracy is never consistent except
n being inconsistent. The entire Dem.
'cratic press of Virginia last fall SUD.
ported, and the party leaders stumped
he Ninth district for candidate who
declared himself straight out for pro-
ection on coal, lumber and manufs Ct
red articles, and, strangely enough.
eceived most of his support from farm
rs, in whose favor he said not a word.
Although the World says that the
democratic party platform favors a
IT'0 for revenue, does the party really
avor it? Their action, when in control
I Congress, for the past half century
oes not show it, and we will venture to
~ that when the present Congress gets
own to revision of the tariff it will
nd the majority of the members in
'vor of protection of the interests in
leir own districts, no matter how much
ley may be in favor of tariff for reuen,ae
Wy for the rest Of the country.
Oh, inconsistency, thy name is De-
ocracy.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

IL takes many a long weary day and
persistent effort to unearth political cor.
ruption and punish the corruptors.
Usually there is not much trouble in
finding out and furnishing the lesser
agents Of crime, but when it comes to
reaching the man higher up" who is
the really guilty person, almost insuper-
able difficulties are encountered. Money
legal technicalities, and other potent in
huences are used to balk enquiry and
too often they succeed. Still the net
sometimes encloses the chief offenders
and at the present time, owing to the
greatly awakened public conscience, the
prospect is the best in long time. But
1t must ever be borne in mind that con-
slant vigilance is the price of political
purity, even as it is of liberty.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04
SMALL POLITICS,

The New York Sun saws there is
a conspiracy among the leaders of
the Democratic party in Congress
70 do nothing to spoil the chance of
eiecting President and to leave
nothing undone to promote the sue
cess of their party in the election
next year. In order to carry out
this conspiracy as the Sun terms
IL, they are going to put tariff re-
vision up to President Taft and the
Republican Senate and in a way
that makes cooperation impossible
and then go to the country and saw
we have done the best we could.
but the Republican Senate and Pres
loent blocked our game Good for
the 'conspiratorsl' Here's wishing
them all possible notwithstanding
Evening Record.
How characteristic of Democracy
Expediency, party, "partizan" exuedi
ency. We must confess a little sur
prise at the Record, as it is usually fai
and broad-minded in its editorial utter
ances, but to commend its party in Con
gress for a Conspiracy" merely I,
put the President in a hole, is not il
keeping with its usual standard.
If it believes in the cardinal tene
Oh Democracy-free trade-let it say so
and commend the Congress of its polit
lcai faith for making toward this end
but to commend and wish them success,
in small politics, merely intended q,
ouncombe, and without intent or desir.
70 advance the principles for which De
mocracy is supposed to stand, is beneath
paper of the standing of the Record.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

In some of the state legislatures 8
good deal of heat has been displayed in
debate and accusations of insincerity
and duplicity have been made during
the warmth of controversy. It is gen
orally best to credit those who differ
from US as being as sincere as our
selves. Most men have their political
convictions and they believe them to be
right. Common fairness demands that
the tolerance and respect which one
man demands for his own views he
should concede to others. And it ia
well to remember that whatever NAV
be the diversity Of views most people
are honest and seek the welfare of
their country or community, as the case
may be.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04
A QUALITY THAT NEEDS CULTIVATIEs.

The Santa Fe railroad has done a good
tning IN issuing circular enJoining its
conductors and other officials to exercise
courtesy toward passengers. Not that
the subordinate officials of that road are
sinners above others in their demeanor
toward the public As a rule the men
employed in responsible positions on all
the railroads are considerable and oblie-
ing, yet there is room for Improvement.
not only on railroads, but also in all con-
Germs where employees come into contact
with the public. In the police force of
some OF our large cities there is often
times painful lack of civility. to saw
nothing of courtesy.
1t is admitted that the patience Of
many officials is often sorely tried by
the foolish questions frequently put to
them and by the business which manv
people show. At the same time it must
be remembered that what seem foolish
questions to the initiated do not seem 80
to the people putting them. 1t would
be well for every public servant in dis
charging bis duties to bear in mind that
1t is well to put oneself in the other per-
sons place. This would result in a
greater forbearsnce and courtesy in
dealing with others.
If by courtesy is meant the giving to
others what is their due and giving II
In kindly spirit, then it is a quality
which may well be practiced more wide
ly than at present. In the mad rush
that characterizes this age many people
are not sufficiently considerable of the
rights and feelings of others. There is
too frequently brusqueness of speech
and manner which hurts. The old fash
Toned courtesy of our forefathers NAV
have been a little too elaborate. but
some return of it would be welcome.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

-, That election scandal in Illinois reads
like it might have happened in a certain
Virginia district. -R Richmond Journal.
Now that the Ninth has solemnly
promised through the Roanoke Times
never to do 80 again, it would be more
generous to stop nagging at past of
lenses. Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
We suppose, of course, that the Roa-
noke Times is authorized to speak for
the Democrats of the Ninth, but what
paper would dare pledge itself to keep
Democrats east of the Blue Ridge from
committed fraud at any election.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

Only those citizens, otherwise qualified,
who have paid their 1910 poll taxes before
May 9TH will be entitled to vote at the
election in November or at the primaries to
be held within the Intervening period. Have
you complied with this prerequisite? II not,
there is but little time to lose. Only two
days remain in which to perform a duty
due alike to yourself, your community and
your Slate. Do il now.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-05-04

The vernacular of our great national
observation-disclosures to be enriched
already this season with a number of
additional phrases. For instance, the
other day when the Norfolk Tars were
laying it all over the Roanoke Tigers
a player on the first mentioned team
sung out: 'Some one please call the
fire department to put us out"