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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
TAKING WEALTH NOT POVERTY

It is well known fact that the
common people always bear their full
share of tax burden and it has been
all too common that they have borne
more than their share. just now
when ways and means are being de-
vised for raising money with which
to pay the country g greatly increas-s
ed expenses the public eye is quite
naturally turned to what congress is
doing or proposed doing.
The New York World says:
"The house of Representatives obey
ed the letter of the constitution that
all revenue measures shall originate
in that body when it passed a war
tax bill en- May %, but it did no
more. 1t originated an act so crude
in most respects that the senate fl
nance committee has found it neces-
sary to rewrite practically every line
of it.
"Senator Simmons and his associ-
ates will not claim perfection for the
work upon which they have been en-
gagged for six weeks, but they and
the country Will at least find salts
| faction in the knowledge that the
bill now before the senate is a great
improvement upon that which passed
the house. No plea Of haste can be
offered in this case, for If the repre-
sentatives had performed their task
thoroughly the labors of the senate
would have been materially lessened
The principle followed by the
senate committee IN raising extra
war revenue estimated at S1,670, 600,
900 a year is in many respects the re-
| verse of the policy adopted by the
| other chamber. The house, with its
10 per cent tariff increase and in other
ways, laid heavy burdens upon the
| consumer which in the amended bill
have been removed or lightened.
More than 70 per cent of the entire
war levy as proposed by the senate
committee will fall upon personal
ilu,coipolatioH iiicoHles anu eAceSS
profits.
| NO doubt there are many injus-
tices even in this measure, as in the
tax on newspapers, whore there are
40 war profits but only war losses.
1 These errors should be revealed in
debate and corrected, in common
/ fairness. /"
/ The common people are already
bearing more than their share of the
burdens of the war in increased coat
of living. while the monied class 10
reaping the profits due to increased
costs. If the United States senate il
liable to carry its intentions through.
i and it seems 1t will. the burden viii
! rest where it should. on the man cap
able Of paying and who will not n
LpersonAIly pinehed ~ 10 pGYine
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
RUSSIA HAS SPOKEN

Pfobably the most welcome news
that has reached this country from
Europe IN many months Was CON.
tanned in news dispatches Monday
telling of the sudden and decisive
thrust of Rnssia's g military forces in
Galicia which won for them impor-
tant positions. over 10000 prisoners
ana several guns of large calibre.
Lead personally by Minister Of War
kerensky. the youthful idol OF the
russian people, the, attacking waves
swept forward with such momentum
that despite heavy losses. admitted
by Petragrad. they captured three
lines of enemy trenches before halted
by the calling fire Of the foe. While
the positions taken and the losses
sustained by the Teutons in killed
wounded and captured may have no
serious effect on their line In that
sector, the fact that the Russians arc
SO far advanced IN the re. organiza-
tion OF the military as to make possi-
BILE such All action means much to
America and the entente nations who
are fighting with the Russians to rid
the world Of the constant menace.
The manner in which the news was
received throughout the country 10
also favorable sign. Dispatches In
dicate that the news caused wide
spread rejoicing. This fact brings
out clearly the spirit OF that section
of the Russian people who in the end
must solve the future problems Of the
young republic. 1t will doubt
serve to check the activities OF those
who demand dishonorable peace
and strengthen the hand of the liber-
al and real republican leaders. The
spectacle of the young minister of
war personally leading his men into
battle will live forever In the minds
OF those who witnessedi it. The Rus
sian people will undoubtedly find ad-
ditional reasons to rejoice Ii they
follow closely the leadershipsof the
youth who has succeeded In bringing
such unity Of spirit and action Ia q
body of men disrupted and disorgan-
lied, by too sudden change In tho
government of the country for which
they fight. It has taken time; it will
take more, to bring those Russians
who have been held for 80 many
years in ignorance to full reRliza-
/ tion of the value of success. There
| is still much to be done and no effort
on the part of those interested in the
future welfare Of the world should
be spared in bringing about q closer
relationship and clearer understand
ing among the Russian people them
selves.
America and the entente cOuntriee
can we'll rejoice with the victOrs. re
means that the task Of the American
and allied soldiers will be greatly re-.
duced if the Russians again take up3
in earnest the battle in the east. But
there must be no wavering. Every
ounce of pressure that this nation
can exert against the common foe
must be utilized to secure the desired
result at a minimum cost. II is ef-
fectlve cooperation and t..e utiliza-
| tion of every available resource that
will count in the end. Russia has
spoken once more. Soon the voice Of
America will be heard in no uncer-
tain tone on the field of battle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
LET THE YOUNG STOCK GROW

Mobridge Democrat: Everyone who
buys roast of meat or a chop this
summer learns at once that there is a
scarcity of meat. Government reports
have put the shortage at one hundred
million pounds. The "meatless day"
of which we have read so much is find
ing its way from Europe to America;
no immigration law can keep it out.
Meanwhile. we also read of farmers
who are hurrying young stock to mar
ket and of households that are as eager
as ever to taste veal, spring lamb and
broilers. The situation is serious. A
deficiency in our meat supply must con-
tinue for long time; perhaps, indeed
meat will never again be almost as con-
venient food as bread to him who de-
sires it. But both producer and con-
sumer can cooperate to prevent the
shortage from becoming famine. If
the farmer will see to it that no calves
six weeks old go to the butcher, and if
the consumer will curb his appetite for
immature meats, both will render a
service to the country at large and ex-
ercise wise economy for themselves.
1t is notoriously bad practice for a
business man to live upon his capital
instead of making it earn an income
Yet in time of scarcity we come close to
doing just that when we market imma-
ture stock, whether it be cattle. sheep,
swine or poultry. Those Young Great
ures have earning power. They require
some food and attendance but all have
a knack of picking up good deal of
their own living when their owners give
them chance. Because the price of
feed is high one farmer thinks only of
the grain or hay that they will consume
and treats them as if they were ik kely
to be & liability rather than an asset.
He. rushes them to market and sells
them for what they will bring. His
wiser neighbor sees in them challenge
and chance. They will be his helpers
if he has the grit and sense to furnish
the tools. The tools they can use are
pasture in which to earn their own liv-
ing, green forage crops, which they can
harvest for themselves, and grains,
which the average farm can produce in
much larger quantities than it is pro
ducing them today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
KAISER INVITES NEUTRALs

London, July. O.. According to re-
ports reaching Rotterdam from Ber-
lin and forwarded by the Exchange
Telegraph, Emperor William invited
the neutral ambassadors and min-
listers to conference.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

The local draft boards will have a
hard task, because all kinds of decep-
tions will be worked. However, the
men selected are men of discriminat,
ing ability and well known fairness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A good many
Iowa men who are being called to the
colors are at least thankful that there
are enough colors to go around when
there is shortage Of everything else,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

The individual who will sell or
give liquor TO soldier ID uniform is
offending the United States govern
ment and may be severely punished
If he is apprehended.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

Sioux City Tribune: Real women
suffrag1sts ought to corral those mis-
guided freaks who insist upon per-
forming about the iron gates to the
White House.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

More straight shooting at U boats
by American gunners is to be noted
just to keep the record going.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

News from New York and Washing
ton indicates German money is still
being spent quite freely in the United
States.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

It's poor sort of peanut who
can't put patriotism above politiea
these DAYS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

The state has gone dry, but the man
with the package is still here. The
difference is, that now he is practic-
ing war economy, and doing his own
marketing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

Bloomington strikers and railroad
officials evidently thonghU state auth
critics intended to preserve order,
that it would not tolerate another
riot outbreak like East st. Louis
staged.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

The reception United States SOL
diers received ip Paris on the Fourth
is enough to make them proud of
their country. They will render a
good: account of their mission to
Europe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
Army Officer Emphatic

A reflection of this sentiment was
seen recently in the statement by
General Francisco Gonzales, acting
commander in chief Of the northeast
ern military zone with headquarters
at chihuahua He was oyercharged
by German firm for some padlocks.
The manager was arrested and placed
in the penitentiary. A German con-
sui made a demand for his release Sin
the name of the imperial German
Government and the kalser," accord
ing to a Mexican Official who was
present at the time.
"rell the German consul, the i'm.
perlal government aud the kaiser may
all go to hell" General Gonzales
answered.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

The suggestion is made from au-
thoritative source that the attempt
to re-eBtablish monarchy in China
has been backed by the German gov
ernment.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
Big Aid to United States.

The good effect of such a declarar
tion upon the relations of Mexico and
the United States, especially along
the border, is pointed out. Ii would
mean closer cooperation with Ameri-
can officers in stopping the wholesale
traffic in ammunition, cattle SNUG
Cling, gun-running and all of the
other violations Of the laws along
this border.
The anti-German movement js not
unopposed in the north, as the Ger.
man residents of Chihuahua city,
Tarreon and other places have been
spending money lavishly entertain
ing officials, army officers and inha
entail citizens. But with the usuaI
German method, they seem to have
overplayed their hand and brought
a reaction by causing the naturally
suspicious Mexicans to suspect they
have an uiGeri0r motive in their
friendship.
Americans returning from Mexico
City say sixty days will elapse before
Mexico declares war against Ger
many. They say the great mass OF
Mexican citizens are in sincere sym
pathy with the allies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

The Detroit News charitabiy thinks
that the Mayor Thompson case is a
case of muddieheadedness. I. can
be explained only on the hypothesis
that Thompson is several kinds of
an ass.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

There are more than 3. SOC, 900 motor
cars in the United States, ana regis-
tration and license fees paid last year
were nearly S26. 900. 600. That would
have bnilt q lot of good roads if it
oald haye haan usa ] fo- .has purp3sa
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

can't put patriotism above politics
these DAYS.
More straight shooting at u boats
by American gunners is to be noted
just to keep the record going.
News from New York and Washing
ton indicates German money is still
being spent quite freelyin the United
States.
With a few more swift punches
Russia may be able to satisfy the
kaiser that his peace proposals failed |
to take.
I That print paper shortage in Ger
many fortunately comes at a time
when there isn't much good news to
print anyhow.
Germany wants peace now alright.
but Germany has the bone of central
Europe in her mouth. The war game
is to make he drop it.
It's a long way from coal cat the
mines" to coal cat the sidewalk, +"
and the abnormal profits are scat
tered ali aiong The line.
You can smell powder equally we'll
from a cannon or cannon cracker,
but patriotism this year is not weigh
ed on the cracker scales.
Else of unknown origin completely
destroyed the Durst sawmill at Ba-
kerville, Custer county, causing q
loss estimated at $15,0 900
Those who didn't lay in q supply
before Iowa went dry might make
friends with Havner. He is said to
have seized $1,000, 900 worth.
The man who claims exemption
can maintain his position with better
grace if he is able to exhibit a liberty
bond or Red Cross receipt.
All Japan wants is that this nation
before writing to China submit the
letter to Japan. But isn't that carry
ing the censorship business pretty
far?
Ii this war continues long enough
g lot of our soft soap patriots will be
smothered in their own suds. They
won't have the age limit for an ex-
cuse.
The suggestion is made from au-
thoritative source that the attempt
to re-ebtablish q monarchy in China
has been backed by the German gov
ernment
The state has gone dry, but the man
with the package is still here. The
difference is, that now he is practic-
ing war economy, and doing his own
marketing.
Sioux City Tribune: Real women
suffraglsts ought to corral those mis-
guided freaks who insist upon per-
forming about the iron gates to the
White House.
| The individual who will sell or
give liquor TO soldier ID uniform is
offending the United States govern
| ment and may be severely punished
If he is apprehended.
| The local draft boards will have
| hard task, because all kinds of decep-
tions will be worked. However, the
men selected are men of discriminat.
ing ability and well known fairness.
| Cedar Rapids Gazette: A good many
| Iowa men who are being called to the
colors are at least thankful that there
are enough colors to go around when
| there is shortage Of everything else,
l . 4
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12
Declare War in 80 Days

Prominent Mexicans, men in close
touch with the capitol, predict Mexi-
CO will declare war on Germany with
in thirty days, According to these
men all German money in Mexico
City, Torreon, chihuahua city and
other banks will be seized as soon as
war is declared, the German boats in
Tampico and other ports will be in
termed or deported at once. their
properties being confscated.
The Tampico oil fields would be
made safe for the oil supply of the
allied fleets by declaring q zone in
which traffic would be restricted and
the mines, smeiters and mills reopen
ed at once to produce munitions met
al for she allies,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

With a few more swift punches
Russia may be able to satisfy the
kaiser that his peace proposals failed
to take.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

lf this war continues long enough
g lot of our soft soap patriots will be
smothered in their own suds. They
won't have the age limit for an ex-
cuse.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

All Japan wants is that this nation
before writing to China submit the
letter to Japan. But isn't that carry
ing the censorship business pretty
far?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-12

That print paper shortage in Ger.
many fortunately comes at time
when there isn't much good news to
print anyhow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-10
"Chicago's Fighting Parson. !"
DIR. E. L. WILLIAMS, AN ENEMY OF CRIME
AND LAwLEssNEss.

Some idea of how DR.. z. L. Williams,
third day lecturer at the forthcoming
Chautauqua, July % to Aug. l, came to
be known throughout the country as
"Chicago's Fighting Psrson," may be
gained by the following statement which
be wrote and which was published re-
Gently In bold type on the front page OF
one Of the leading newspapers In the
Windy City. It was made at the time
DIR. williams was engaged In one Of bis
flercest fights against vice and when the
entire city was stirred by some Of bis
exposures OF crime and lswlessness. he
said:
"I'm only one man, but I've . thou
sand eyes. They are better than an
arsenal of revolvers or 10000 axes In the
hands of as many desperadoes. Let the
vicious and the ungodly take warning.
for can see through the walls of the
DEVILS own citadel. II the eyes are not
In my head direct their gaze"
He IL councillor of the national COM
mittee on prison labor, Of which Thomas
Mott Osborne is chairman. He holds
many important offices IN national re-
form leagues and receives invitations
almost every day for addresses In ell
parts of the country, which he has not
time to fill.
He headed the parade of 5000 civic
welfare allies In Chicago, who marched
through q drenching rain as Q protest
against vice conditions. This was one
of the most notable vice crusades ever
known In the New World. he 10 .
member Of the Chicago police force and
has made several important arrests.
One awbreaker whom he arrested was
worth more than "a, 000,0 900 in Chicago
real estate. He saw this man convicted
and sent to prisop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-10
Mrs. Wealthy Ann Clifford.

After some years Of feeble health, Mrs.
Wealthy Ann Clifford died at her home
in South Paris at an early hour Wednes-
day morning. Mrs. Clifford was the
daughter of Luther P. and Clarissa
(Oaniels) Brett, and was born Dec. Is,
1885, in Paris, which town has always
been her home. She married Charles
q. Clifford March 8, 1855. Mr.. Clifford
died in 1905.
Three SONS survive Mrs. Clifford,
George q. and Wallace K. of South
Paris, and c. Alton Of Mexico. Two
daughters died some years ago, Carrie
whom about sixteen years OF age, and
Laura few years after her marriage to
Frank A. Shurtleff. Mrs. Clifford Is also
survived by sister, Mrs. Eliza, widow
of George Richards, formerly OF South
Paris. now residing in Oxford, a brother,
s. Newell Brett of Oxford, and half
sister, Mrs. Georgia Day, OF Franklin,
Mass. There are thirteen grandchildren
and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Clifford had been . member OF
the South Paris Congregational church
for sixty. five years, and the funeral at
O'Clock Thursday afternoon was attend
ed by Rev. A. T. McWhorter, the pastor
of that church. Burial was In the family
lot in Riverside Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-10
Another Special Town Meeting.
10 INVESTIGATE SCHOOL HOUSE AND
RAISE SNOW BILL DEFICIENCY.

Ine warrant ID posted for q special
.oWn meeting to be held in New Hall
. ue1t saturday, July IA. at Q O'Clock 10
me AFTERNOON. There are three purposes
VI TINS meeting. One IL to choose com.
nistee to make thorough examination
ana investigation Of the grammar school
house % to Ito safety. It Ia evident
rom the situation that the building
must be used for another year at Lease
Inc members of the COMMITTEES to serve.
u they will do 90, are named In the peti.
ton for the meeting.
announcer purpose 10 to provide for
the deficiency In snow bills. At the An.
nuai meeting the sum of $4,000 was ap.
peopfiated, but bills already In are about
xSOo In excess Of that, and It 10 likely
tnst considerable more is yet to show
up.
The changes in Western Avenue and
NICHOLS Street recently laid ont are also
to- be acted upon.
The articles In the warrant to be acted
upon are in full as follows:
Art. 2. To see II the town win choose a com,
%utee consisting OF i've members, whose duty t
snail De 70 Investigate the condition of the pres.
ent grammar school building, as to its safety,
ana make report thereof az soon as an oppor.
unity presents itself. and that the investigation
shali be made thorough and complete, so that
.ney VIII De able to report the actual condition of
the school house as to Its safety, and that the
COMMITTEES shall consist Of the following mem.
oers II they will serve. or II not Of such as win
serve, to be appointed: j. II. Bean, Philip Ma
son, Joseph b. Cole, Irving Andrews and Frank
a. Taylor, also that the town appropriate sufi.
Client money to pay the necessary expenses Of
Art. 8. To see II the town will vote to raise
sum SUFFICIENT to pay the outstanding snow bills,
anu instruct the treasurer to hire the same.
Art. 4. To see II the town will vote to accept
the alterations In Western Avenue and Nichols
Street as made BY the selectmen. also accept the
new street as laid out by the selectmen which
to the returns presented to the meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-10
Married..

In Bethel, July 8, by Rev J. Fl. Little, Mr.
Ralph G. Andrews Of South Paris and Miss
Blanche NJ. scribner Of Norway.
In Bethel July 4, by Rev. W. G: Curtis, Mr.
Benson Norton Of Levant and Miss Margaret
Herrick of Bethel.
In Norway, July I. by Rev. II. L. Nichols,
Mr.. Lester j. Shenenan of Portland and Miss
Tena NJ. Newton of Norway.
In Buckfeld, July 4, by Rev. William h Lakin,
Mr.. William II. Ryerson Of Paris and Miss
Maud H. Buck Of Buckfeld. :,
In Fryeburg. June %, by Rev; Baman n.
Stone, Mr.. Fred Don Kimball and MISS lrma
Towle, both Of Portland.
In Canton Point, June %. by Rev. Eleanor
Bicknell Forbes, Mr.. William o. Hayden and
Miss Vera Lyle Adams.
In Lewiston. June 80, by Rev. Mr.. Butler, Mr.:
j. Wendell Flanders OF Auburn. formerly OF
Norway, and Mise Marguerite j. jenkins OF
Lewiston.
In Abbott's Mills, June 80, Mr.. Clinton Buck
and Miss Mildred Brown.
Mr.. Albert Robinson and Miss Eva Roderlck'
both of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-07-10

While modern methods Of manufac-
ture undoubtedly result In greatly In.
crea red product, the old-time way OF do
ing things often gave tho article made =
Inherent soundness not to b found 10
the more quickly made machine prod.
uot. says the Pennington Journal. This
was brought to mind by o. P. Whittier
who points to the shingles on the two
stables connected with bis Maine Street
residence - remarkable illustrations.
The shingles were hand drawn from
sound and straight-grained cedar and
were put on the stables when they were
erected IL In 1860 By DIV. B. Ormsby,
Who owned the property at that time.
Through the past IS years. they have
been exposed 70 oil the varieties Of
weather which only New England oil.
mate can produce and tho shingles to-day
appear 10 b good for number OF PEARS
nofe oeseEvioe.