I COLOSSAL SPENDING OF
OUR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
New V oik Sun ami Herald; Our
neighbor the World grows hot under
the collar because of our Washington
despatch relating as straight news the
cold fact that some two years after
the war it is costing nearly five bil
lions of dollars a year, an average of
15.000,000 a working day, to run the
'-fruited States Government, as against
some $2,000,000 a day in 1914, This
cokassal spending, £he Wofld declares,
is not the fault of those who are
s pending or have spent those billions
of dollars. It is neither the fault of
the department heads, who tell Con
gress what money they must have to
keep the government going, nor the
fault of the administration which is
responsible for those department
heads. The whole fault, triumphant
ly declares the World, lies with the
republican Congress which appropri
ated the moneys for the spenders to
spend. This is how the World puts
it:
Since all these thousands of mill
ions were appropriated by a Republi
can Congress which began its work
a year ago last May, a Congress which
has refused to make peace and done
nothing toward the reduction of war
taxation, the blame cannot be shifted
to the Executive Department.
Well, let’s see. In the first place,
included in the five billions of dollars
which is still the annual cost to this
country of conducting this govern
ment there is about $1,000,000,000 re
quired to wind up the stupendously
unsuccessful attempt of Mr. Wilson’s
adminstraton to operate the Amer
ican railway system as a government
institution. These railroad contracts
were in existence, signed, sealed and
delivered when the republican party
took control of Congress. These con
tracts, if it had been honorable and
wise to void them, could not have
* been legally voided by the United
States Congress.
In the second place, included in the
five billions is about another billion of
dollars interest due on the money bor
rowed by Mr. Wilson’s administration
and spent by Mr. Wilson’s adminis
tration during the war. That war
was over within a week after the re
publican Congress was elected. The
armistice was signed months before
the republican Congress took office.
The republican Congress could not
have withheld this year or last year
the appropriatons needed to pay in
terest on those debts incurred by the
Wilson administration without com
pelling the United States government
to default on its most sacred finan
cial obligations and forcing it into the
most scandalous of all forms of gov
ernment bankruptcy.
In the third place, included in the
five billions is a quarter of a billion
of dollars for sinking fund purposes,
etc., in connection with that same debt
incurred by the same Mr. Wilson’s
administration.
In the fourth place, the grand total
of all such expenditures contracted
for, incurred and carried out by Mr.
Wilson’s administration in connecton
with the war was was more than two
and three-quarters of a billion out of
the five billions of dollars.
And finally, Jfclr. Wilson’s adminis
tration submitted to Congress its es
timates that it would need some two
and three-quarter billions more than
the five billions it got. Mr. Wilson’s
administration asked Congress to give
it that two and three-quarter billions
more to spend. Mr. Wilson’s admin
istration begged Congress for it. It'
did everything it knew how to do to
get out of Congress that additional
two and three-quarter billions, but it
did not get i* from the republican Con
gress.
This is the difference between the
economy of the appropriating repub
lican Congress and the squander of
the spending democratic administra
tion.
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DEATH OF ARTHUR WM. LENDT.
Osceola, (Wis.) Sun: The village
places its first Gold Star in Service
Flag.
“On fame’s eternal camping ground1,
Their silent tents are spread.” Arthur
Wm. Lendt, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frederic Lendt and grandson of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Hoetz, late of Osceola,
was born February 14, 1896. Living
at vtimes in Osceola, Minnesota and
Nebraska. His mother died in 1911.
He graduated at our High School in
1914. Attending the River Falls
Normal and teaching three years in
one of the county State grade schools.
His earlier school days were spent at
JVleek, Nebraska, He entered into
service in August, 1918, and while in
France he had the influenza, and not
having the proper care probably
caused tuberculosis and hastened his
*) death. He returned from France ir
* March of last year and after spending
a few months in Osceola, Wis., in Sep
tember, he entered the Normal school
again, but on account of failing health
was soon compelled to leave, and was
soon in the Tuberculosis Hospital ai
Stevens Point, making brave struggles
^ for life. But all the efforts of his
friends were useless and he passec
quietly away Friday, September 17
1920, in the 25th year of his age.
No boy ever raised in Osceola had
more warm and devoted friends than
Arthur. After his mother’s death his
home was always with Mrs. Jessie
Trombley and in the neighborhood he
seemed to be more than a son to all
of them, and they today mourn for
him as one especially dear. In his
school class he was so true and loyal
ttyat his good influence will be felt by
! the class as_Jt>ng as one lives. In our
village he was the one boy whom we
all thought would leave behind him a
lasting name.
As a teacher he was a qualified suc
cess, and the pupils and parents spoke
only of him in highest praise. As a
soldier, he like other loyal Americans,
hated war, but loved his county and
was anxious to defend our homes and
save the honor of the old flag.
His body was brought to Osceola,
Wis., last Saturday, and the funeral
was held from the Baptist church
under the auspices of the Loyal
Legion. Rev. Heywood preaching the
sermon. The Legion service at the
grave was very beautiful and im
pressive. The church was beautifully
decorated with flags and the flowers
were plentiful. Besides several boquets
from friends the pieces were: A Pil
low, A Broken Wheel With Nine
Spokes, A Wreath and Emblem, A
Golden Star, A Large Wreath. He
leaves besides his uncle, End Holts,
his father, four sisters and two
brothers. Mr. Lendt and his sister,
Eleanor and brother Leonard, came
from O’Neill, Nebraska, to attend the
funeral. As did Mrsv Trombley and
Georgia Rice, Mrs. Elige Rice and
Mrs. Edwin Rowcliffe.
Arthur will be mourned for
many years by his friends, But we
feel that a bright star has been added
to the firmament of the Heavenly
Kingdom and in his new sphere Arthur
will still shine and be an ornament.
FATHER CASSIDY CALLED EAST.
The Reverend M. F. Cassidy was
called to New York City Thursday
morning by receipt of intelligence of
the death of his sister, Miss Susan
Cassidy.
SUPERVISORS’ PROCEEDINGS.
(Continued from last page.)
whose names appear on the within
petition and that each of them reside
within five miles of the within pro
posed road and are legal petitioners
for the same.
S. E. HICKS.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 30th day of September, 1920.,
(Seal) E. F. PORTER,
County Clerk.
On motion same was granted.
On motion the following road
claims were allowed in the sums as
stated:
W. J. Sparks claim for $48.00,
allowed in sum of . $44.00
W. J. Sparks claim for $96.00,
allowed in sum of . $92.00
At 4 o’clock p. m. on motion board
adjourned until Octoben 1, 1920, at 9
o’clock a. m.
F. C. WATSON, Chairman.
E. F. PORTER, Clerk.
P’Neill, Oct. 1, 1920, 9 a. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All member^ present but Hayes.
Meeting called to order by chairman.
Mr. Chairman: I would respectfully
move you that the county rent the
Valla building jointly with Leo Bazel
man for the purpose of housing the
County trucks each to pay one-half
the monthly rent of $20 per month.
H. V. JOHNSON.
H. U. HUBBARD.
Resolution carried.
Board devoted the forenoon to con
ference with Mr. Noble assistant Di
vision Engineer concerning moving
the state grading outfit to Rock
county; and Mr. J. A. Robertson con
cerning some bridge repairs in Pad
dock township.
At 12 o’clock, noon, on motion board
adjourned until 1 o’clock p. m.
F. C. WATSON, Chairman.
E. F. PORTER, Clerk.
O’Neill, Oct. 1, 1920, 1 p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. All members present but
Hayes. Board aalled to t .■ ler by
chairman.
Mr. Chairman: I would resp tfully
move that a road fund warrant in the
amount of $1,200 be drawn in favor of
the County Clerk for the purpose of
paying freight on two car loads of
lumber purchased from the Wheeler
Lumber Compny.
JOHN SULLIVAN.
J. V. JOHNSON.
Motion carried.
The following claims were audited
and on separate motion allotwed on
Road Dragging fund:
W. J. Mai lay . $ 37.00
Chas. Brockman . 7.00
L. W. Arnold. 34.00
W. E. Snyder . 92.25
Art Snyder . 165.75
H. B. Black . 18.75
A. L. Alexander . 50.00
H. J. Johnson . 6.25
Eddie Graham . 27.50
A. L. Alexander. 66.75
W. F. Moyer . 27.00
E. E. West . 56.00
M. B. Miller. 28.00
, Roy E. Snell . 16.00
R. Moon . 56.00
t
.. ..
W. T. McEvlan ..*. 84.00
G. C. Shaw . 36.00
M. B. Miller . 26.80
W. E. MeNichols . 30.00
Eddie Graham . 33.00
W. A. Ulry . 55.00
Chas. Richter . 10.75
Joe MeNichols . 50.00
Roy Madison . 16.00
C. P. Rondybush . 24.00
The following claims were audited
and on separate motion allowed on
General fund:
George Gaughenbaugh co.
Mary Herrick . $ 24.75
VI. T. Hayes, supervisor
session .*. 19.00
los Schollmeyer, supervisor
session . 24.60
M. Rotherhan, supervisor
session . 26.60
John Sullivan, supervisor
session . 20.50
J. V. Johnson, supervisor
session .„. 27.40
F. C. Johnson, supervisor
session .♦.. 38.00
The following is a list of "names
from which to select the jury for the
November term of District Court:
District Number "One—
Cleveland, Stuart .Dave Deming
Coleman, Phoenix .Ralph Coburn
Dustin, Butte . B. E. Strong
Pleasant View, Atkinson E. F. Barnes
Rock Falls, Atkinson ..A. Henning
Sand Creek, Stuart .Fred Mulford
Saratoga, Phoenix. Otto Nelson
District Number Two—
Shields, O’Neill .Del Johnson
Shields, O’Neill .J. L. Hoge
Paddock, Meek .E. H. Rouse
Paddock, Joy .J. A. Robertson
Scott, Opportunity .Frank Oberle
Steel Creek, Dorsey .Tom Crowe
iowa, Page ..Winifield Haynes
Iowa, O’Neill .L. W. Burgston
Willowdale, Middlebranch .
. Wm. Clark, Jr.
District Number Three—
Grattan, O’Neill .J. H. Carney
Grattan, O’Neill W. H. Shaughnesy
Grattan, O’Neill .E. A. Graham
Grattan, O’Neill .Will Hanely
Grattan, O’Neill .Frank Campbell
Grattan, O’Neill .John Beller, Jr.
Grattan, O’Neill .T. D. Harrington
District Number Four—i
Deloit, Clearwater .W. E. Wulf
Deloit, Ewing .Leon Sisson
Verdigris, Page .N. F. Bergstrom
Verdigris, Page .Barney Stuart
Verdigris, Page .Gail Wilcox
Golden, Ewing .J. W. Gunter
Golden, Orchard .C. C. Lee
Ewing, Ewing .W. L. Butler
Ewing, Ewing .Thomas Leahy
Ewing, Ewing .Frank Vandersnick
District Number Five—
Chambers, Chambers .C. C. Jones
Chambers, Chambers .. .J. R. Alderson
Conley, Chambers .Chas. W. Fleek
Inman, Inman .Wm. Goree
Inman, Inman .Geo. Coleman
Inman, Inman .August Krueger
McClure, Chambers .D. B. Perkins
Lake, Bliss .John Otter, Jr.
Shamrock, O’Neill .James Petr
District Number Six—
Wyoming, Amelia .J. J. Nachtman
Swan, Amelia .P. J. Kennedy
Francis, Inez .Warren Glllman
Green Valley, Atkinson . ,.C. B. Nellis
Sheridan, Atkinson .C. E. Knox
Emmet, Emmet .Frank Prussa
Emmet, Emmet ... Jas. Gaughenbaugh
Josie, Josie ..W. T. Bosworth
District Number Seven—
Atkinson, Atkinson ... Mart Fullerton
Atkinson, Atkinson .Bert Bessey
Atkinson, 1 w., Atkinson. Lee Linville
Atkinson, 2 w., Atkinson A. C. Purnell
Atkinson, 3 w., Atkinson ....A. T. Hart
Stuart, Stuart .Frank Biglow
Stuart, Stuart .John Morgan
Stuart, Stuart .Richard Moon
“Do
Unto
Others’*
That’s us every
time. We treat your
battery just as if it
was our own and we
were bound to make
use of every last cent’s
worth of value in it.
Of, course we re-r
charge batteries and
always have on hand
the Still Better Wil
lard with Threaded
Rubber Insulation —
the kind selected by
152 manufacturers of
passenger cars and
motor trucks.
O’NEILlT
BATTERY
STATION
Sttfart, Stuart ..Wm. Browi
The following claims were audite<
and on separate motion allowed or
Road fund:
H. U. Hubbard ... $ 65.7(
H. U. Hubbard . 126.0C
Frank Howard . 81.7E
L. E. Jackson . 136.5C
At 4 o’clock p. m. on motion board
adjourned until October 26, 1920, at 1C
o’clock a. m.
F. C. WATSON, Chairman.
E. F. PORTER, Clerk.
Wanted Experience.
Houston Post: The New Housman
—Thank you for the job, ma’am. But
you advertised for a married man,
What do you wish my wife to do?
Mrs. Battlecry—Nothing at all. I
advertised for a married man so 1
could get one who was used to taking
orders from a woman.
About 5,000 Feet Up—
Life: Nervous Passenger (in aerial
What? '
When?
Where?
Ice Cream social by Presbyterian Girls
Sat., Nov. 16
2 p. m.
Grady’s Store
Vote for RE-ELECTION of
C IIEF JUSTICE
Andrew M. Morrissey
“The pclitical part es have made no
nominsts- in for Ch ef Justice. The
Chief J.st: e Is ret elected as a party
candidate, !.ut his name will be found
with other JidiJal Candidates, ad
school oificois on a separate ballot.
“We 1 ;vor the re-election of Chief
Justice i.tcrrisoey ' •. ause v.e believe
in tn 2 la w designed to take tho
cor t; o. t of pol tics and to ei t
Judges l.erause of their qualifit ntlons.
••Six yca.s ago when he became
Chief Ju;t e the court was about
tar'-e yea. a behind. Today the cou t
s ;s near!/ up with its work as it is
pr-- ti atlc- fo. a supreme coa t to bi.
(.red t for this i3 not wholly due to
the Chief Ju*t; e, but other membeis
of the court who have contributed to
this result give full credit to clvef
Justice Morrissey for his share in its
a v cmpllshmc rit.
“He has executive ability that geti
eoLilts. Ha on Jo/s tie friendship and
cc-operation of his associates. He has
ths respect and confidence of the
la Ayers who have business In the
S.preme Court. He has helped t>
clear away many t» finicalities of the
law. Law-breakers have been brought
to Justice* and honest men enioy the
prct“.tion of the courts.
“If you arc In doubt about how to
vote cn Chief Justice, ss!< your Dis
triut Judge."—Lincoln Tribune.
i taxi)—W-w-what are you 1-1-laughjng
l at, driver?
Driver- I’m just laughing at the
superintendent. About this time he’ll
1 be searching fer me all over the
iunatic asylum.
His Busy Day.
Boston Transcript: Motorist (hav
ing run down qpan)—What’s your
name and address?
Victim (Weakly)—John Smith, 14
Blank street.
Motorists—Righto, Smith! Can’t
stop noKv, but tomorrow I’ll drop in on
you and try to convince you that you
should carry an accident policy in the
couipdny I represent.
I’ride.
Buffalo News: The Judge—So you
claim you robbed the delicatessen
store because yen ireto starring?
Why didn’t you take something to eat
instead of stealing the cash out of the
register ?
The Accused—’Cause I’m a proud
man, judge, an’ I make it a rule to pay
for everything I eat.
His Mind Wandering.
Chicago Daily News: Teacher—
What is “can’t- the abreviation of,
Charles ? "
Charles—Cannot.
Teacher—“That’s right. Now, Jim
my, whnt is “don’t the abbreviaton of?
Jimmy—Doughnut.
Two Viewpoints.
Cincinnati Enquirer: “Lovely wo
man!” toasted the single man. “She is
the fairest creature on this earth!”
“Also the unfairest,” added the
married man.
Tight Money Is
—i—. BRINGING. ■ ■ ■
Prices Down At This Store
65c Coffee . 48c $1.00 Whips . 69c
25c Baking Powder . 18c $2.75 Husking Mitts . $2.35
30c Cans Tomatoes . 15c $4.50 Leather Gloves . $2.98
25c Handkerchiefs . 15c $3.50 Leather Mitts . $1.98
30c Ribbons . 15c 25c Chair Bottoms . 15c
$25.00 Trunks .V $14.95 $3.50 Shunate Razors . $2.69
$1.50 Undershirts . 65c 75c Horse Brushes . 49c
75c Undershirts 35c 35c Axle Grease . 20c
$1.50 Drawers . 65c 31x4 Auto Casings . $19.75
75c Drawers 33c Stone Jars up to 6 Gallons,
$6.00 Blankets . $3.98 per gallon . 15c
$2.50 Hats. $1.39 $35.00 Saddles . $25.00
$2.00 Caps . $1.39 $1.25 Brooms .. 69c
$7.50 Sheepskin Vests .$3.98 $4.00 Suit Cases .;. $2.98
$7.50 Duck Coats . $3.98 $1.00 Girls’ Silk Gloves . 35c
$35.00 Sheep Lined Coats . $29.75 75c Girls’ Stockings . 39c
$15.00 Ladies’ Suits . $5.69 $3.00 Jackets . $2.29
$15.00 Ladies’ Coats . $5.69 $1.25 Wool Hose . 49c
$16.00 Boys’ Suits . $5.69 Men’s $15.00 Mackinaws . $7.69
17 Bars White Laundry Soap $1.00 Men’s $5.00 Dress Gloves . $3.69
7 Bars Any Kind Toilet Soap 50c Boys’ $1.00 Caps . 49c
7 Cans Lye . 50c Men’s $15.00 Rain Coats . $8.95
35c Men’s Hose . 19c Babys’ 75c Wool Hose . 29c
35c Men’s White Linen Collars . 15c 15c Baking Powder . 10c
50c Neckties . 35c 20c Package Cigar Clippings.... 12c
$3.00 to $4.00 Shoes . $1.50 20c Cans Tobacco . 12c
$12.00 Sweaters . $6.95 $1.00 Cans Union Leader . 79c
$6.00 Jerseys . $3.98 $1.00 Cans Patterson Seal . 79c
$1.50 Knit Caps . 98c 50c Cans Pears . 29c
Fancy Lace and Embroidery, $3.00 Ladies’ Waists . $1.65
per yard . 10c 50c Men’s Hose Supporters. 35c
Coats Crotchet Cotton . 08c A man knows as much about a
Thread . 08c bargain as a woman does about
Men’s Dress Shirts . 75c Leather—but anyone can pick bar
Boys Flannel Shirts . 59c gains in my store, If they pick any
Silks, per yard . $1.98 thing at all.
Overshoes . $1.2o October 30th we give away the next
$150.00 Harness $89.00 Bag of Sugar.
John Brennan
“Ca.sh Does It’*
It’s dollars *■
to doughnuts—
*
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