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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-06-21

DoNNELLY FAvORS PURCHASE OF
WATERWORKS.
"Donnelly.' Where had he heard
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-06-21

A ZEPHYR OF wind caught up n
"a sheet of paper from the edi-
~ tors desk and sent it whirl-
ing out through the open
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13
Employment for Prisoners Needed.

Walter Shaded, who died the other
day at the Shurtleff ice cream factory
on Main street, from heart failure, was
committed to the county Jail on May
10Th from Edgerton for 60 days.
Sheriff Whipple paid his fine and got
work for him in the place where he met
with the accident that resulted in his
death.
Shadel's death has called attention to
the fact that it has been practice at
the county Jail for some time past to
release prisoners who are sentenced to
serve time there and when possible Sc
cure positions for them outside, so that
they will have an opportunity to earn
money and pay their fines.
Few sheriffs are as liberal as Mr..
Whipple in paying cash out of their
pockets to release prisoners, and it
seems to the average citizen that when
such conditions exist justice and the
law are being made joke of.
Of course the sheriff or anyone else
has the right to pay the fine of any
prisoner and thus secure his release,
but it is little out of the ordinary GUS
tom and seems to be rather strange
proceeding.
Is it not about time that the county
board provided some employment for
the men and women who are sent to
prison? Men sentenced for go or 80
days should be given work of some
kind to do and rock pile for the men
might solve the problem. Recorder.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13
A True Snake Story.

Here's true snake story, which sub
stimulates Mr.. Ernest Seton-T Thompson
theory that there are many tragedies
in animal life. Mr.. Adam Fleek Jr.,
several years ago while blowing on the
farm, had his attention called to black
bird which flew about him in frantic
effort to attract his attention. No person
could have expressed palmer desire
to have him render some service, and
after watching the bird for some mo-
ments fly back to the nest in some
bushes and then back again in pitiful
effort to coax him to come to his assis-
lance, Mr. Fleek armed himself with
club and followed the bird into the
bushes, and there he found huge
water snake in the act of climbing the
bush to the nest which was inhabited
by several young birds. He killed the
ugly and unwelcome visitor which was
evidently intent upon making meal of
the tender young birds. After return
ing to his work, the mother bird fol-
lowed cheerfully in the burrows ard be-
tween her frequent trips back to the
nest with worms, Mr.. Fleek thought he
detected signs of gratitude for his act.
Between the small boy in town and the
snakes in the country the birds have
pretty strenuous time protecting their
nests and their young, and they are
quite as powerless combating one as
| the other Thanks to teachings in
schools, home and children's literature,
boys are learning to treat our feather
| ed friends with consideration. -Brod-
head Register.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

Gov. MCGovERN says the present
legislature has done nothing. People
are not suffering because the legisla-
ture has done nothing, but because it
has not undone anything. Most people
will agree with the governor that BIZ
ennial affiiction of legislative sessions
is about the limit of public endurance,
and that proposition looking to an an
nual occurrence of the calamity makes
the Arctic Circle look like an inviting
residential district to Wisconsin tax
payers. If the experimenters will
agree to quit and go home for good, let
'em 90, governor. -Madisonian.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13
THERE is much force in the assertion

THERE is much force in the assertion
of the Cincinnati Times-Star that if all
the world lived on the same level; if
the Chinaman ate the same food and
wore the same clothes as the Ameri-
can, a protective tariff would be fool
ish and vicious thing. But this is a
practical, not theoretical world. The
various people do not live on the same
level. There is such a thing as an
American standard of living. Germany
has another standard. Italy another,
and the countries of the east still an
other. The average man has been bet
ter off in this country than the average
man in nearly any other country in
the world. That is the one big reason
why in the long run the United States
will continue to be protectionist
country.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

A DISTINCTIVE emblem of the Badger
state, provided for in bill introduced
in the legislature by Assemblyman
Holmes, will soon be in evidence as a
flag of dark blue silk, five feet SIX
inches fly, and four feet four inches on
the pike, with the coat of arms of the
state embroidered on each side as sug-
gested by G. A. R. Instructor w. H.
Rood, who will attempt to have one of
the flags placed in every school in the
state. The bill has been signed by
Gov. McGovern.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

THE decision of the supreme court in
the McGovern-Ekern controversy al
most persuades us to favor law for
the recall of judges and judicial de-
cisions. The decision looks as if ma
iority of the court were influenced
more by political consideration than the
best interests of the commonwealth.
When office becomes a property right
and the appointing power cannot re-
move a subordinate without the aid of
the court, which may be friendly or I'M
friendly, the efficiency of the subordin-
ate ends, and those responsible to the
people for good government are at the
mercy of mere politicians. Watertown
Leader
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

Now, why on earth doesn't Lewis A.
Anderson at once move back to his old
desk in the insurance department. tell
Mr. Ekern to go to, and that II he
doesn't like his presence, read the
courts opinion and proceed to accom-
mOdate himself to the inevitable? asks
the Madison Democrat. The latest de-
velopment of the wisconsin idea"
should be forwarded to Mayor Blanken-
burg without delay lest he carelessly
remove a janitor who has acquired a
property right to the job he holds.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

1T is the wise parent who knows
where his children are after dark, while
the parent who is Indifferent never
troubles his head about the matter un-
til it is too late. To content oneself
with merely hoping for the best will
not do. Many hayward boy and girl
has become so because their parents
never took the trouble to look after
their welfare.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13
ssWHAT's the matter with Wiscon

WHATS the matter with Wiscon-
SIM" asks the Ohio State Journal.
eve see she has repealed the second
choice section of the state primary
election law" And the Journal adds,
''to have Wisconsin go back on the
preferential naturally compels some
anxiety" The Journal needs to be re-
assured. Nothing Of the sort has hap
pened in Wisconsin; but that it will
happen ere long is a question of little
doubt Other legislative freaks in this
state will be repudiated also. Wiscon-
sin has been plunging politically and
economically. 1t may take years, but
it will recover its balance eventually
and all will be we'll. Our Ohio contem-
porary wisely may keep tab on the
trend OF events in this state and seek
to steer Ohio away from some of oul
political follies. Madison Democrat.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

NEW laws up to date number 457 and
the legislature is still grinding. If
there is any subject one can think of
that has not been touched up, just no
tify DIR. Mccarthy and he will attend
to it promptly, for the Legislature seems
disposed to pass anything proposed.
The revised statutes will be shot full of
holes when the present thinkers have
finished
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

SPEAKING of getting the Republican
party back in line for fighting chance
at the next election, Brodhead paper
remarks that cit is going to be pretty
hard work to convince some of the had
wasers that they stand poor show to
be in it again." True. But how about
the isers-their name is also mud if
they feel that way. Put away the
scalping knife and get in line.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

Auction sale of household goods at
the T. J. Atwood residence Saturday
at p. m.
Indian motorcycle for sale, 1910
See Watson's Machine Shop, Edgerton,
Wis. 20
The June bargain prices we are
dresses will surprise you.-T. P. Burns,
GAINESVILLE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1913.

EVIDENTLY from what the bull moos-
ers said about Senator LaF'ollette when
they met in Milwaukee the other day
he is not in good standing with the
progressives.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

THAT the parcel post is filling a long
felt want is evident from the fact that
during the few months it has been in
operation it has taken up about Is per
cent of the express companies business
in the carrying of small parcels.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-06-13

Auction sale of household goods at
the 7. J. Atwood residence Saturday
at 2 p. m.
See the large line of June bargains
we are now showing. IT. P. Burns,
GAINESVILLE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

pansion Of the free list and SO on
will be formally passed upon at eau
Gus Of the representatives of the new
house soon after the opening Of the
extra session. This caucus will deter
mine whether the new tariff legisla-
ton shall be in the form Of single
measure or in separate bills, sched-
ule by schedule along the lines of the
tariff procedure Of the last session
when chemical, wool, cotton, iron and
steel and free list bills went through
both houses but met presidential veto.
Chairman Underwood, of the ways
and means committee, and his asso-
ciates are inclined to favor the same
course as that of last session. By
mat procedure it is urged by its ad-
yocates log rolling Or trading on
rates on various articles could be
avoided. The chemical schedule is
one of three or four that command
the greatest interest. Democratic
committee claim revision along the
lines embodied in the chemical bill Of
last year would save American con-
sumers s17OOO,OOO by reducing the
prices of all chemicals and at the
same time increasing the revenue to
the government. The plan Of the
committee is to levy low rates of
duty upon noncompetitive articles pro
duced in this country, especially the
chemicals used in the textile indus
try and chemicals and drugs used for
medicine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10
WHAT LONG THINKS.


Washington, D. c., Jan. 6.-Former
Senator Chester |, Long, who is here
on business with the departments was
interview by the Washington Post.
The Republican party will be reor-
ganized at the next national conven-
ton of the party, and should not be
until then" said Senator Long at
that time there will be no need of
reorganization. The natural trend of
sentiment already is back to the Re-
publican party. What the Progress
sives may do or say will not affect
the destiny of the Republican organi.
cation. The Republican party is the
only party, in my judgment. 1t is
the logical party of protection, the
logical party of progress. It is the
only party that stands for the protec.
tlon of America industries; the only
party that upholds the integrity of
the courts; the only party that makes
for safe government.
There cannot be two Or three pro-
gressive parties in this country. The
Republican party has been the domi.
nant party for more than fifty wears
and no country in the civilized world
has made greater progress in the last
half century than the United States q
America. We do not need any reog-
ganizatiOn Of such a party. | am not
in favor Of any meeting called for the
purpose of recognizing the party
The Republican who believes in Re.
publican principles, who believes in
the party principles, who believes in
the party that has been the founda.
ton of this country's marvellous
growth, will come back to it. It will
not be necessary for Republicans to
meet and discuss the future of the
party. That will take care of itself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10
TRUTHFUL REPORTS.
Great Bend Reads Them Win In
common Unrest.

A Great Bend citizen tells his en-
perience in the following statement.
No better evidence than this can b
had. The truthful reports of friends
and neighbors, is the best proof in the
world. Read and be convinced.
lsom Wright, retired farmer, l1o5
Stone ST., Great Bend, Kans., says:.
There was soreness across my back
and hips which greatly Inconvenience
ed me when 1 stopped or stood erect.
On a friends advice, l got box Of
Doan's Kidney Pills from the A q
A Drug Co. Since l used this remedy
| have enjoyed good health and ny
kidneys have been normal. It gives
me pleasure to recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills to my acQuaintances. "
Statement given March %, 1917
LASTING RESULTS.
When Mr.. Wright was interviewed
recently, he said: The benefit
Doan's Kidney Pills brought me has
been permanent and have had no
need Of kidney medicine since 1907.
1t gives me pleasure to confirm my
original testimonial" {;
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10
THE REPUBLICAN WAKE.
President Taft is to be congratulate.

President Taft Is to be congratulate
ed on the philosophy with which he
contemplates his defeat for re-elec-
lion. The record Of his administra-
ton as recited by himself appears to
be historically accurate, but that
takes nothing from the fact that
however progressive his administra-
ton may have been it was unsatisfac-
tory to three-fOurths of the voters.
II the president. therefore, can find
satisfaction in the accomplishments
OF his administration no one else GER
tainly ought to complain.
But SO far as the prophetic part
Of the presidents address on Satur-
day night in New York is concerned,
he must be an Optimist indeed, If he
believes in his heart that the G. O. P
organization has the virility to come
back" The only assumption on
which the belief can be based is that
the so-ealled progressive movement
among the Republicans is nothing
more than an anti-Taft demonstra-
ton and has nothing else behind it
to commend itself to any great pro-
portion Of the voters. And the facts
scarcely warrant any such conclusion
No astute observers of public af-
fairs believes that even with the di-
vision among the Republicans a reac-
tionary democrat could have been
elected president. Wilson'S strength
lay in his own progressiveness as re-
vealed in his administration of Prince.
ton University and his warfare on
snobbery and class distinction reveal
ed in his conduct there, combined
with his phenomenal record as COVER.
nor Of New Jersey. 1t is obvious,
therefore, that progressivism has a
rather strong Judgement among dem
ocrats as we'll as republicans, or rath.
er that the progressive leaven which
has been working in the democracy
for a score of years is triumphant,
not alone in the democratic ranks but
has begun a strong fermentation
among republicans likewise. It was
only the reluctance many voters en-
terrain for completely switching over
from one political party to another
that prevented the progressive ele.
ment Of the republicans coming over
to Wilson, boots and baggage. In con-
sequence, President Wilson will win
greater and greater numbers of these
progressive republicans to his stand
ard by the thoroughly progressive
administration his friends are con-
fident he will inaugurate on his in
duction into office.
President Taft and his followers
Should not delude themselves. The
country is progressive and the real
progressives of the republican party
will never return to that organize.
ton. If unable to make their own
new political organization a dominant
party they will gradually drift into
the democratic party where they
really belong.-Hutchinson Gazette
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10
FIRE AT THE CREAMERY.

While some pipes in the old office
at the creamery were being thawed
out Wednesday, the woodwork caught
fire and an alarm was sounded. The
workmen grabbed buckets and hose
and soon had the fire out before dam
age was done. The fire department
made the run to the electric light
plant building where they were in
formed that the fire was out and the
hose carts were returned to head
quarters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Mrs. Clayton Bell and Miss Rosa
Nayrath were here from Dodge CITY
last week to attend the Elks' New
Year ball, and for visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Bean. Of South vii
liams street. Mrs. Bean stayed at
the home Of Mrs. Bell while on an
extended visit to Dodge City some
months ago and the two families are
old friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Bert Grove says that henceforth
the coal man can have the job OF de-
livering the coal at his house because
he doesn't want the Job any more.
He had a load Of coal on his delivery
wagon one night last week and In
backing up to the coal bin the horse
got tangled up in some wire and rear
ing backward cramped the wagon so
that Bert was thrown out and bruised
up considerable. Bert can handle a
paint brush or sling wall paper with
the best Of 'em, but he says he does
MT understand quite all he knows
about handling horses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10
HODGES IN THE OPEN.

I NHO Oulh Vi HIS I'LL
portant appointments, even before he
has taken office, George H. Hodges.
the governor-elect, has broken a Kan
sas political precedent that never
should have been established.
All Of the gubernatorial appoint
ments have to be confirmed by the
senate. In other words, the appoint
Ing power is virtually divided between
the governor and the upper branch
of the legislature. During the past
few years it has been the custom of
governors to delay announcing their
selections for the important offices
until within q few days of the close
of legislative session. Maybe this
course has been followed on occasions
Tor the purpose of conferences over
the prospective appointees between
governors and leading legislators.
! But under such a system an un.
scrupulous governor would have a fine
chance to hold his appointments as
club over the senate to make sure
OF its doing his bidding. He could
make all sorts of dickers and deals
IN the way of trading appointments
for legislation, and could even prom
Use appointments to leading legisla-
tors as a reward for their success in
carrying some of his pet schemes
across the legislative shoals. Also
does such system open the way for
a governor to lay the foundation for
a private political machine of much
effectiveness.
! However, George Hodges evidently
doesn't propose that in the discharge
Of one of his most important duties
the filling of state offices with ca
pable and competent men-to have
his motives or his acts subjected to
suspicious of any sort. He apparent
ly has no mind to work night and
day on the gubernatOrial job with a
view of advancing his own political
interests in any other direction. He
comes out of the woods even before
ne takes office and the legislature
meets and announces the names of
the men he thinks best fitted for
| the various state offices. He puts it
! square up to the legislature to con-
sent to the appointments or reject
them. There will be no intriguing
over them.
This is a gratifying situation, in
deed. 1t is one that always should
have existed in Kansas. Appoint
ments to office and legislation should
be considered strictly on their mer-
its by the governor and the legisla-
ture, and as distinctly different prop
ositions. They should not be mixed
in pot of political jugglery. And
in taking this stand, Mr.. Hodges has
made a fine start that should ap-
peal with much force to the people
of the state. 1t surely should give
them confidence that the governor
elect is of a mind to discharge the
duties of his office according to the
highest ideals. He doesn't even ap-
pear to have so much as an eye on
a second term. And that is the very
thing that has often destroyed the
usefulness Of many an otherwise ad-
mirable governor during his first
term of office.-Topeka State Jour-
nal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

The Misses Clara and Minnie Man
gelsdorf and Miss Ethel Stewart, Of
Atchison, were here last week for a
visit Of a few days with Mrs. ]. E.
Robe and daughter. The ladies have
been visiting with VIII Mangelsdori
and family at Ellinwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Joe Bailey, of Texas, has sang his
swan song and will retire from pub
lie life after serving in congress for
almost twenty years. Bailey was a
brilliant orator and thoughtful states
man, but he trained with the wrong
crowd of late years and his political
demise is not a source of great grief
to the members of his party at large.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Aber returned
to their home in Wichita Sunday
morning after a few days visit here
with Mr.. Aber's father, and attend
ing the funeral Of wilbur's brother,
Robert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

There are women on the police force
e many Of the cities nowadays, but
the Topeka Journal thinks that the
powers that be will have a hard time
1ersuadiAg any Of them to serve on
the plain clothes" squad.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Mrs. James Gaunt Of the south side
was brought to the hospital here last
week, suffering with very severe
attack Of rheumatism. Mr.. Gaunt is
in Florida where he has considerable
real estate holdings and It had been
Mrs. Gaunt's intention to join him
there in a short time to spend the
winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Misses Stella Reynolds and Rose
Harding returned to their home In
Dodge City Saturday after a visit
here with Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Batmal
of the south side.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Down at Wichita six year old boy
was given a % calibre revolver as a
Christmas gift from his parents. The
same day he shot himself through
the hand, lock-jaw developed and he
died in a hospital short time later.
It was tough on the boy, but we cam
feel great deal of sympathy for par
ents who have so little Judgment as
to give a little fellow such a gift.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ewing, west Of
town are rejoicing over the arrival
Of an eight and one-haK pound boy
which arrived Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10
LASTING RESULTS.

The Misses Helen Dawson, Ger
trude Lobdell, Elsa zutavern and
Florence Hunt, who have been visit
ing with home folks here during the
holidays, returned to their school
duties at Lawrence Sunday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Miss Glenda Plankenhorn, who was
operated on last week for appended.
tbs, is reported to be getting along
nicely and will soon be able to be Ia
ken home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Roy Johnson, of Olmitz, spent Sun.
day here with home folks and friends
Adam Krause visited, Sunday, with.
his parents at Lacrosse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-01-10

Miss Ada Hayes, who spent part Of
her vacation here, the guest of Veva
Ewalt, returned to her home in Al
bert the first of the week.