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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02
WAR TAX DURING PEACE.

If the Watertown Sunshine Society, for instance, desires to
send a box of clothing to the Childrcns Home at Sioux Falls, it
must pay Il war tax to the United States treasury, in the form of
revenue stamp costing one cent, IN order to get the railroad com
panys receipt for the goods to be shipped by freight. 1t is the
Sunshine Society tribute to the war tax during time of peace.
If a member Of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church
of Watertown, or the member of any other church o r civic society
wishes to express a package, for the benefit of the babies of the
Founding's Home, she must pay her mite into the government S
treasury IS a war tax in time of peace.
The laboring man who has managed to save a few hundred
dollars and, having it invested in a town lot, and desiring to utilize
the money for other purposes, must contribute a proportion of the
sale price to the public treasury for the privilege of issuing a deed
for the property. 1t is his share of the war tax in time of peace.
The farmer who wants to dispose of a quarter section of land
must pay a percentage of the sum received as a war tax to the
United States government. in time of peace.
The business man who finds himself under the necessity of Dor
rowing money with which to tide him over until another crop is
required to contribute s. many cents on the hundred dollars for
The blessed privilege Of giving some trusting friend a note for the
funds borrowed. This is his contribution to the war tax in time of
peace.
The MAI who has a few spare dollars for investment in stocks
and bonds finds that it costs him a stipulated sum for the transfer of
a share Of stock. It's his proportion of the war tax exacted in
time of peace.
And 81 We might continue to enumerate the various transactions
upon which Il war tax is demanded in time of peace, but we have
cited enough.
What will our war tax be when we formally enter upon a pro-
gram OF preparedness-yet during a time of peacel
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02
POLITICAL OUTLOOK
AS VIEWED BY THE
CLEAR LAKE ADVOCATE

"The outlook in this state for POI
Ilitical activity" declares b Clear
Lake Advocate, "the present year is
very attractive. We have the demo
Gratis with us-they, likethepOor-We
always have. And they are said to
be taking up the offensive vigorously
in preparation for a big smash on all
lines. The national campaign is liza
BILE to help the dems in the state
fight.
"Then the state administration re-
publicans have a shrewd and well for
titled plan OF battle with generals
and %lieutenatns and newspapers and,
of course, a barrel These are the
old progressive Crawford folloWing;
but pretty badly battered and shat
tered in some departments. The stall,
wart element seems to have with
drawn (for the sake of harmony to
the second line of defense and in
some regards to the third line; but
we are told that this old standpat
crowd are turning the grindstone
steadily and rapidly while the artist
applying the weapon to the stone
bears down strenuously. So we may
expect scalping before fall and possi-
J bly, some big gun bombardment in
Isome sections OF the line.
The R. O. Richards contingent
and they are legion and increasing all
the time-are holding their lines and
gathering an immense store of mu-
nitions OF war for the immediate fu-
ture. Geo. w. Egan is on the war
path and will make a vigorous cam
paign. He certainly has a large fol-
lowing who are fascinated by their
chief and they are putting forth some
telling early moments. Just what
combinations may be effected later
we cannot tell; but the outlook for
a lively time promises.
THE three attorneys acting as re-
ferees in the disbarment case against
Mr.. Egan, have rendered their report
which recites that Egan is an unfit
person to practice law and econ
mend that his license as al attorney
be revoked. 1t is presumed that the
supreme court will act in accordance
with this report and so in due time
Egan will be disbarred. However,
apparently, the public will hear much
Of this matter from the political ros-
trum this year, as Egan is a candidate
for governor. Egan has a large num-
Der of friends in Deuel. county and
from recent reports has been gaining
rather than losing in his following
here"
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02
HARPING ON BURKE.

The organs of the state machine are still harping on Charles ii.
Burke and specializing upon probabilities with reference to HIM and
his future political course.
One would think that, instead Of fomenting discord and seeking
further to discredit the motives of a man who has been before the
public in South Dakota for a quarter OF a century and whose hlgh
ideals are conceded by everybody but political jackals, these poit-
ical organs would endeavor to promote harmony within the party.
But, of course, the organ that lives on political turmoil has no
object in seeking to foster harmony or to restore peace to the ranks
of a political organization.
Some Of these organs fear that somebody may raise the ques-
ton Of the right of the Legislature to use the emergency clause IN
connection with the late amendments to the primary law, forgetting
that it is anybodys constitutional right to raise this point II he sees
fit.
The worry that some of these organs manifest over the propo-
stion is indicative of apprehension that the supreme court might
not, after all, sustain the Legislative right even to accord a party
representation in a national convention.
The concern exhibited is some Indication that The Saturday
News was possibly mistaken in its supposiion that the court had
already been sounded by the governor.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02
OLD MAIDS AIM
TO MAKE SINGLE
GOVERNOR WE'D

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Governor
Williams is the man about whom cen
tiers the latest gossip. 1t has to 40
with Cupid. Cupe is a pretty WHY
sort of fellow, but, for that matter
ESQ is the governor.
For more than a score OF years
i"Our Bob" has managed to elude the
half-dressed god of love. AS a con-
sequence Cupid has followed pretty
closely on his trail. Cupid is like
common mortals in that he WORKS
hardest to achieve that which ap-
Dears impossible and unattainable.
But a proposal of marriage came as
a result of a speech made by the
governor at the Muskogee state fair
on October 8, 1915.
Mr.. Williams said, among other
things, in an address On the modern
educational system, that he thought
some one besides old maids should
be hired to teach domestic science to
the rising feminine generation.
What do old maids know about
washing and dressing babies or COOK
ing a steak SO that it is fit to eat!
he inquired in ~thunderous ones.
! There were, of course, several old
maids in his audience. They took Of
Tense at the manner in which he de
meaned their tribe, so when they re
turned to the Union Indian agency
where the so or so old maids pre-
viously mentioned are employed-put
their respective young, mediumly
young, moderately old and, er-elder
ly-heads together and c]oncocted a
singing letter. This they gave to j
w. Densford with instructions to pre-
sent it to Mr.. Williams.
The letter to the governor is as
follows:
His Excellency, R. L, Williams
Governor of Oklahoma-Sir: We, the
following ladies of Muskogee, having
arrived at a sufficient age OF matur
ity to be classed by unkind fate as
old maids do solemnly but vigorous
ly protest against the sentiment ex
pressed by you in your speech at the
Muskogee fair on October 8, 1915
We submit, governor, that it is I'm
kind and unjust for you to charge us
with lack of experience and training
so necessary to the proper fulfillmen1
of household duties.
"Of all the gallant gentlemen il
the great state of Oklahoma you
above all others, should be our pro
tector, and a guide to all men. With
out having done your part to allevi
ate the conditions you choose to crit
icise the women of this state.
"By reason of your exalted position
as governor of the great state OF Ok
lahoma, you should set an example
that all men of the age of 81 year!
or more would Immediately emulate
and as an encouragement, we respect
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02
IF WE PREPARE

If the preparedness program goes through, the United States
will spend in the next five years two and a third billions OF dollars
for military preparations.
That means that the United States will add to the profits OF the
makers of munitions about threequarters OF a billion.
1t means that. in the end, two and a third billions will be taken
from the pockets of the people within the ensuing five years and
invested in things that are intended to destroy human lie M Id!
waste vast property interests.
1t means that, in the end, the burden Of all this preparation,
and the burden of any war that may follow, Will fall upon LABOR, for
labor, in the end, pays the bills.
1t means that, in the end, taking the average ratio as the stand
ard. each man, each woman and each child must contribute twenty
five dollars-fvc dollars a year-for wars preparation.
We know that the government derives its means from a tax on
incomes from a tax on various commercial transactions, from
tax on imports, from a tax on luxuries, such as tobacco and liquors.
but, in the end, every dollar of this comes out Of labor, IN one way
or another.
Preparation for war, even war itself, is a tax on labor, IN the
end.
And yet this country appears to be about to enter upon a II era
of vast preparation for wal.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02
THE OUT oF-DEBT CHURCH.

The caption of this article would indicate that we, at least,
think that there is such a thing as a church out of debt, but we
hasten to assure the readers hereof that if there ever has been such
a thing We have never heard of it.
What would a church be without a debt! Would it flourish?
Would its spirituality be vital? Would not it's faithful pastor, in
due course of time. be rendered about as worthless, from the spirit
ual standpoint, as the traditional tinkers dam?
But comparatively few men. we opine, would ever rise to great
heights, either in the business or professional world, whose pathway
is strewn only with roses. Men acquire polish by contact. They
forge to the front because of their touching elbows with their fellow
neR and because of their determination to be up and doing. They
rise both because OF and in spite of the obstacles they encounter.
We are told that the life of the church is its women; that, with
ot the women, the church would deteriorate, both numerically and
saId under the sherlfs hammer Were it not for the activities Of the
women.
When these noble women are struggling with the church supper,
with the church social, with the fall bazaar, with schemes for rails
patching the hole in the church roof, we sometimes think the church
would go broke, 3 both spiritually and financially, if the women
were eliminated from it.
But when we reflect that these women are almost making slaves
s0f themselves in order to reduce the bills payable, or to pay for
something which has already been used, or to liquidate the bill for
something promised for something else, we wonder whether, after
all, the debts do not constitute the life of the church! We some
times wonder whether, if there were nothing material and tangible
TO strive Tor, aside from the spiritual aspect, something that leaves
in its wake aching backs and tired limbs, something to recuperate
from only to get up and go at it again, the vitaizing spirituality of
the average local church would not sink into a state Of lethargy
from which it would be difficult to awake!
One of the most unique and independent characters in the
state press today in South Dakota is Editor E. L. Sem Of the Dead
wood Telegram. We cant endonse all his vagaries, but we admire his
newspaper men so absolutely free from the influence Of political
sehques there would beless schemng and political Vaccinations on
foot The political and factonal organ would soon lose It's foot
HOLD IN South Dakota.
What a dose it would be for Boss Barnes to swallow if Teddy
ShAuld hnDnen to ha nnnlinata f#@#&# @
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02
REPUBLICANISM AND PREPAREDNESS

That the republican party, in its national convention in June,
ments by republican newspapers upon the speech delivered by Eihu
Root in the state convention Of New York.
Boss Barnes, while endorsing Root and the preparedness pro
grom, is out skirmshing against Roosevet-and yet Barnes and
Root and Roosevelt are agreed with reference to the need of pre-
|parednes.
Since Senator Cummins, too, has pronounced for the same pol
icy. and since since a, a large e proportion ti Of the leading republicans en. of the
excepted, it appears reasonably certain that the party will have
stolen a march on Woodrow Wilson and his party.
The democrats, meeting shortly after the republican convention
has declared for preparedness, will follow in the wake of the repub-
|twixt position, but one whichswill be Enthusiastically for preparation
nevertheless.
News s. B sRPs1 Bryan sns and 'f Bebib ass Rafo fRf Po the country nj yn will is dsciars
for preparation for war!
Some people think that Mr.. Bryan will yet be a candidate for
the presidency at the polls in November, in spite of the obvious fact
that Wilson will be the democratic nominee.
Of course, President Wilson had a right to remarry when he
pleased and whom he pleased, providing the lady Of his choice
assented, but, all the same, his marriage will have a tendency to cost
him a few votes in November.
Dick Richards has W o his. first round in the United States
supreme court. The court has refused to dismiss the action upon
the motion Of the South Dakota attorney general indicating that the
court intends to take jurisdiction.
Everything doesn't appear to be altogether lovely within the
company, perhaps. the republicans receive with a degree Of satsfac-
ton the reports of democratic discussions.
Senator Thomas Of Colorado says he's opposed to preparing
for war but that since the administration favors it, and since he is
a part Of the administration, he'll have to fall. in line. Colorado
ought to recall Senator Thomas and delegate the senatorial power
to the president during the balance Of the Thomas term
The Saturday News has been surprised. now and then with
decisions of court-and it will be surprised again5if the United States
court snstains the Richards contention. But this isn't saying that it
Ought not to- do 50. There are a lot Of thing that ought to- be done
that never get done.
It's funny, but it's a fact, that while everyone admits that
Europe will be almost exhausted hy the time the war closes, there is
g general disposition to rush into preparation for war ud /
s%peaEable Turk, viii come here AID lick ii he stuf6ng ont ID & 4 Us the The
week following the close of the war now raging.
If this war question were out of the way, there doesnt seem to
he much doubt but that the republicans would GUST the democrats
next fall, but with the war still progress and an uncertainty
existing with reference to what some other man might do as Wilson's
successor, the chance seems to be- about even, at any rate, that viii
lson will be returned TO power. Still, there is an opportunity for
Inany 8 slip
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02

fully submit ourselves as willing to
assist you in any mi possible to
overcome this deplorable condition.
Devotedly yours,
"Old Maids of Union Agency,
"Muskogee, Okla"
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-03-02

What a dose it would be for Boss Barnes to swallow if Teddy
sh.uld happen to be nominatedl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
CURIOUS FIGURING
IS BEING DONE NOW

ATLANTA, Ca, May 16.-In order
to get enough convicts to carry on the
public road work mapped out by the
various counties the state of Georgia
must return to open bar-rooms, which
multiply violations of the law, and
therefore multiply the number of con-
victs.
This is the logical conclusion of the
discussion that is going the rounds of
the state concerning the shortage of
| convicts, which already has become
apparent in less than a month after
the new prohibition laws went into
effect.
The construction department of the
city of Atlanta complains that the city
stockade, which works the city con-
victs on city street work, is running
short, and will soon be down to
mere handful of men, if the decrease
continues.
The county commissioners of Full
ton county declare that prohibition and
probation combined have played havoc
with their program for construction
and maintenance Of roads.
All over the state the cities and the
counties are experiencing the same
shortage of convicts to work the roads,
and municipal and county authorities
are busy devising ways and means of
meeting the situation.
Of course the question arises, shall
the state continue with prohibition and
shortage of convicts to work the
roads, or shall the state return to the
days of the open saloon in order to re-
plenish it's convict supply?
And further, should the state abolish
the probation system which has reve-
lutionized the treatment of offenders
against the law by giving them a
chance to prove their determination to
reform, in order to recruit the convict
gangs up to their former quota?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
bride AND GROOM WILL
VISIT PARENTS IN CITY

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pollette will ar
rive Tuesday afternoon in their car
from Barlow, Ca, to visit Mrs. Pol
cites parents, Mr.. and Mrs A. E.
Hines, on Elm avenue, for few days,
Mrs. Pollette will be pleasantly re-
membered here as Miss Pearl Hines,
her marriage to Mr. Pollete having oc-
Cured only few weeks ago. MIR.
Pollette is a prominent business man
i'll the section about Barlow, and it is
understood that Mr.. and Mrs. Pollette
VIII remove their residence from Bar
tow to Wadley, Ca, within a short
time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
MORNING DANCE BY
MISS ELDRIDGE
= = =

Miss Elizabeth Eldridge gave a
pretty informal dance Tuesday morn
ing at her home on Lee street, and
delicious orange ice and waters were
served The guests were Miss Anna
Murray, Miss Cordelia Gatewood, Miss
Lucy Barrow Taylor, Miss Mary
Glover, Miss Eugenia Parker, Miss
Lois McMath, Miss Elizabeth Davis,
Miss Bess Bivins. Miss Mary Hawkins,
Messrs. Charlie Chambliss, Emmett
Bolton, Carroll Clark, David Burk-
halter, Bill Dodson, Frank Harold,
Edward Mathis, Charlie Payne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
SOCIETY NEWS

departing schoolmates and every year
brilliant success attends the efforts
of those having the matter in charge.
Last year fine program was render
ed and the one this year promises to
eclipse the last.
On Wednesday the Seniors will
have moonlight picnic at Myrtle
Springs. On this occasions dancing
will be the main feature of the even
ing, fine orchestra having been Sc
cured.
Thursday Miss Catherine Smith will
entertain several members of the
class with large party at her home
on Prospect Heights. This will be a
promenade party, and large Gumber
have been invited.
FRIDAY evening the entertainments
eliminate in the Sphinx reception at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Har-
reid on College street. Frank Harold,
Jr,, is a popular member of the
Sphinx society.
Friday afternoon Miss Anna Murray
will entertain at her home in Rees
park. This will be a lawn party, and
the entire class has been invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
MANY SOCIAL EVENTS
tOR GRADUATING CLASS

The first of the many entertainments
planned for the Glass of 1916 of the
Americas High school will be the Jun
Tor class prom, Tuesday evening at the
High school. The institution has been
very attractively arranged for the re-
ception, and potted plants adorn the
halls of the school, A program has
been arranged by members of the Jun
Tor class, and toasts will be offered by
both classes. The faculty has been in
yited to attend and it will be a get to-
gether affair.
This is an annual custom of the
Juniors to give a reception for their
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16

= = = + 4 49, ) = & =
= THE DOOR AND THE GATE \
80 +v@k% %%++
Oh, l was born too soon, my dear, or
were you born too late,
That l am going out the door while
you come in the gate?
For you the garden blooms galore, the
castle is en- fete;
You are the coming guest, my dear
for me the horses wait
1 know the mansion well, my dear,
it's rooms so rich and wide;
If you had only come bafore l might
have been your guide,
And hand in hand with you explore
the treasures that they hide;
But you have come to stay, my dear,
and l prepare to ride.
Then walk with me an hour, my dear,
and pluck the. reddest rose
Amid the white and crimson store with
which your garden CLOVIS
A single rose-I ask no more of what
your love bestoWs;
1t is enough to give my dear&a flower
to him who goes.
The House of Life is yours, my dear,
for many and many day,
But l must ride the lonely shore, the
Road to Parkway;
So bring the stirrup-cup and pour a
brimming draft, pray,
And when you take the road, my dear,
I'll meet you on the way.
Henry Van Dkye.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
NOTICE.

A mass meeting will be held Fri
day night at 8 O'Clock at the city
hall to discuss whether the citizens OF
mericus are willing to allow raise
in rates requested by the Americas
Fublic Service Co.
(Signed) MANY CITIZENS.
1G-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
REGULAR MEETING OF
EPWORTH LEAGUE TONIGHT

The regular weekly meeting of the
Epworth League will be held at the
Methodist church tonight at o'clock.
The subject for the evening will be
1.-THE Blessings of Peace and How To
Get Them"
There will be several talks and
readings by members of the League,
with a special musical program.
are invited to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16

JONES' BALsAM OF BENZOIN Is
for you. A reasonable quantity of I'm
USUAL QUALITY. For all external
troubles where a liniment is needed.
Ask about it; three sizes, Csc, soc and
$1.OO. All dealers carry it. Sold on
the money-back plan. 9-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
BARRACKS AND PHILATHEAS
CALLED TO MEET

A joint meeting of the Baracas and
Philatheas of the city has Jeen called
to assemble tonight at the First Bap-
fist church at o'clock.
Business of much Importance will
Je considered and large attendance is
desired andu rged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16

We make a specially of designs and
choicest cut flowers for all occasions.
Ne would be delighted to handle your
order for the graduating exercises.
WINDSOR PHARMACY. Phone 161.
15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16

Ralph Rodgers, among others, left
Americas today to join the throng Of
pleasure seekers journeying into Flor
ida on the G. S. & f. annual summer
excursion. He goes to Tampa, where
his parents now reside, and it may be
several moons ere he again greets his
Americas friends and associates.
Ladies' White and Gray hid Pumps
$500; now $3.45. s. L. SILLS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16

Mrs. o. G. Crittenden and daughter,
Eugenia, of Townsville, Ala, are
visiting in Americas, the guests of the
formers sister, Mrs. J. w. Marshall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-16
MRS. BROADHURST WILL
ENTERTAIN NATIONS AZ.

Mrs. R. S. Broadhurst will enter
tain the Matrons' Forty-Two club We'd
nesday afternoon at her home on Bar
low street