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Creating a Case of It's Own.

The New York World, whose sup
port OF the democratic ticket in 1896
was not as brilliant as it might have
been, is now exceedingly anxious TO
furnish up q platform for Mr.. Bryan's
acceptance.
For this purpose The World sets up
a man Of straw for the purpose of
knocking 1t down. There is put into
Mr.. Bryan's mouth certain ifs" upon
which The World proceeds to erect it's
structure and pOrtentously asks:
Does not common sense dictate. In view
of Mr.. Bryan's portentous three IFS"
1900 platform this year instead of an 1895
platform?
Why, bless your old knickerbocker
soul. we propose to have genuine
1860 platform which will satisfy demo-
Gratis and the people at large. There
always will be dissatisfied people, how
ever. who must be left out at the last
moment, because they demand too
much for their whistle. The democrats
of 1896 are still in harness with the
old cry and some new ones as well,
while the mass of the boilers, who had
been misled, are also falling IN with
out waiting for trade.
1t is not the masses who are now
solcitiOus, so much as it is some OF the
discarded leaders who want to resume
their old places without being discip-
lined. The way OF the transgressor is
hard in politics as In religion, and
these traders will have to be satisfied
with q probationary stand until they
prove themselves worthy of renewed
confidence.
In the meantime some new leaders
have arisen who cannot very Wei be
dismissed for the benefit OF the halt
and the blind of 1896.
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The Story Of the Gatchells.

Radical differences In temperament
and opinions often exist between hus-
bands and wives, and not infrequently
lead to pickering and separation. "A
recent and unusual illustration of this
assertion is found In the cause for
the parting OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. N.
Gatchell. of Newark, n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gatchell are the pa
rents OF two pretty little girls, Gladys
and Yoande, aged six and eight years,
respectively. The mother, previous to
her marriage, had had stage expert
ences, and often read IN public. Sew
eral days ago the question arose in
the family as to whether or not the
children should be allowed to dance
at the approaching Cuban fair In New
York city. Mrs. Gatchell vigorously
advocated the idea, bought the cos
tunes, and trained the little ones for
their public appearance.
But the father opposed very strenuous
objection. The girls were too young,
he said, to appear before the public In
such roles, and in addition he did not
so heartily approve the Idea of any
OF his family taking part in such a
public exhibition. There were con-
slant quarrels in the Gatchell house
hold, until finally the couple. firm in
their convictions on this one point,
and neither willing to yield. separated.
At this juncture the Gerry Society,
that paternal and somewhat of1cious
institution organized for the protection
of the children OF irresponsible parents,
appeared on the scene and decreed that
the youngsters should not charm New
York audiences by their graceful dane
ing, and the family quarrel was settled
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in criticising its veracity than in incul-

in criticising its veracity than in incul-
eating its truths.
1t Is no wonder, then, that DR..
Thwing is led to the sad confession
that
The Bible societies may print the book
by hundreds OF thousands, but the people
do not read it. or If they do read It they
are not impressed by 1t. Its history,
whether received as veracious or as fabu-
lous, is not known. Its heroes are less
familiar than Jack the Giant-kiler or
Jack the House builder It's poetry Is
not appreciated. The majesty and the
magnilicence of It's style, its dizziness
of phrase and sweetness of allusion, it's
perfection OF literary form, as well as the
profound significance of it's ethical and
religious teachings, are ceasing to be a
part of the priceless possession of the
community. Explain the condition as best
we may. point out the results as one
ought. yet the first emotion Is one of
grief over this impoverishment of hu-
manity.
We cannot but believe that, despite
the outlook here painted, the Bible will
resume its proper place as soon as mon
of DR.. Thwing's standing, recognizing
the true situation, will set to work
about it. They must begin by treating
the Bible as a fact-the most momen-
tous fact In the worlds history. They
must listen to its voice as positive and
not discretionary. They must not per-
NIT doubt nor incredulity to invade It's
study. In fact, We might say that the
alarming condition written about Is
more apparent than real. There is I'M
rest among the scholars" One school
is afraid that twill be eclipsed by an
other. The fiattery of newspaper atten-
ton causes many who have little to
say to speak. But away down among
the million, in the humble homes Of
the country, Burns's humble "Cotter'
reads and believes and prays as devOut-
ly as he ever did, unconscious of the
little storm in the clouds, and strength
ened in faith by the inspired words
which he reads.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07

The wonderful changes wrought by
the closing century are aptly brought
forth by the death. in New York. OF
an immigrant OF 1915.
Joshua Washington, born in Lanca-
shire in 1907, embarked for America in
@ sailing ship In 1916. The trip lasted
forty days. and each morning the pas
sengers got their rations and had 10
cook them themselves. When 100 miles
from New York the vessel was met by
a newspaper boat. and IL was said by
reporters on II that she brought the
first news received from England In
weeks.
Now the news Of the day girdles the
globe almost instantaneousiy. and what
transpires IN the streets OF Pretoria
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
The Campaign duesser.

One OF the most notable evidences of
the uncertainty prevailing in regard to
the next presidential election Is the alb
sence OF the campaign guesser. AS a
usual thing the statistical editor and
politician wear probability to fragile
long before the people at large have
begun to realize that an election was
pending.
Strangely enough the first man TO
enter this interesting field this year Is
General Grosvenor, who poses In the
house OF representatives as the presi-
Dental mouthpiece. He felt that the
time had come for the presentation OF
an electoral table. in which he makes
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
IawIessness In Vermont

The prevalence of popular lawless-
ness in Vermont should receive little
attention in the neighboring town Of
Boston.
1t has fallen to the lot of Thomas
Penniman to offend the sense of decen-
cy which is entertained by the rural
community around Grafton. There was
a woman concerned. of course, but it
Is around the man that the interest of
the story centers. The people took the
law into their own hands and admins
tered dose of wild western justice
such as is seldom witnessed In conserv-
alive Vermont. An impromptu COM
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becomes matter of excited gossip on
those Of Atlanta as soon as it comes
to the notice of the people close about
its happening. England is but next
door. while the mist which obscured
the orient has been so cleared away
that 1t no longer claims interest.
The world has grown smaller as
transportation and communication has
been improved. The Atlanta telegraph
operator can awaken his receiver In st.
Petersburg with much more ease than
he could shake up the man sleeping In
the next room. With the destruction or
material obstacles. the occult sciences
are being invaded, and no man knows
the wonders which may be developed.
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"SOnqS Of the Soil"
BY FRANK L. STANTON
James Whitcomb Riley.
ION Vie Denart,re for the West.)

James Wn1tcOmD hliey.
con His Departure for the West)
He goes away, they tell us: but he's new
er far away:
There are hints of him forever In the red
blooms o. the May;
In the fervor of the summer, by the gold
en- harvests blest,
And by happy winter hearths,des he is
evermore Loves guest!
He goes away, they tell US; but ne IeaVes
with us the sweets
OF the dear "old-fashioned roses In the
trampled city streets!
And for his kindly presence moro light
shines on the rills
And nearer to the blue of God seem all
the smiling hills.
For sweet,y has he hymned them; and
the valleys violets know
The coming of the master; and the echo
Ing winds that blow
The brown bees to the honey cells have
swept his song as far
As ocean is from ocean on this green ana
glorious star.
So he dwelIs with us forever: we cannot
DRIFT apart;
For he walks the wide worlds gardens'
he is housed in every heart!
In a land by love united-in a land his
song has blest-
Land of that song delighted, he Is ever
more Loves guest!
Frank L. Stanton.
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An Attack on the Army.

General A. w. Greedy, chief of the
signal service OF the army, has attack
ed the whole service as grossly incom-
petent and ineffective.
The army, says he. is a political or
ganizatiOn and it has not advanced
during a period OF fifty years. If the
system was to be improved in future
years, it would be at the cost OF tens
Of thousands OF lives and millions IN
treasure. The same process of wedding
out incompetent men that obtains in
commercial and industrial life should
obtain in the army. Until this was done
the United States army would be the
weak and imperfect organization that
1t was today and had been for half a
century, The soldiers. General Greedy
continued. represented the manhood
and integrity OF the military organiza-
ton and the officers the political ma
chine. II every incompetent officer in
the army was discharged from the SER
vice it would have tremendous effect
and make the army of the United
States approach the model Of the Ger
man army OF today. which, of all ma
tional military organizations, was the
nearest perfect.
Such an attack as this by an officer
upon tho service with which he is con-
nected shows that the army, as well
as the navy. is burdened with lot OF
earrulous old men who should be got
rid of as soon as possible. Greedy is
himself the product Of system which
fosters incompetent men and raises
them to high rank without correspond
ing service. It is little singular that
during the same week in which a rep
rimand was visited upon Captain Chad
wick. of the navy, that an occasion
should arise for Secretary Root to set
an example to the land service.
It is high time to send General Gree
w on another visit to the north pole.
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he following showipg:
He comedies to Mr.. Bryan these:

Leaving out Delaware and Kansas
as doubtful, with thirteen aggregate
votes, General Grosvenor only claims
a majority OF thirty-six over the 294
votes necessary TO elect. AS IL is GUS
tomary for politicians to claim all thar
there is in sight. IL will be seen that
the republican leader grants some con-
cessions to the growth of democratic
strength during the past four years.
He takes no note of the evident up
heaval OF opinion In the northwest, but
claims. IL on the old issues of the
bloody shirt era. lie claims The vote
OF Ohio. for instance. where. in the
last state election. McKinleyism was
buried under an adverse vote of over
$4,000 The fact that this vote lost
its effect through division does not
remove its existence, and as long as
Il exists IL will be acknowledged that
the result in November must at least
Be classed as doubtful. The h)usht
to array the solid north as against
solid south is but father to the wish.
The south will be solid again, not so
acutely on the old lines. proOibly, but
upon its ardent adhesion 10 Constitu-
tional principles. and the expressions
OF even republican newspapers IN Chi
cago indicate that these principles
have found Judgment in the west.
On the other hand there are certain
democratic sources which would like TO
establish an electoral table In reply TO
Grosvenor. with an equally evident
purpose. which discloses itself. THUS
we have from The New York World
the following:
.; ELECTORAL. VOTES NECESSARY
To ELECT.
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DO NOT FORGET 60 make your renewals IN s.me.
Watch your dlrecsion tSx AMI see when your sub
rcrtrttcn expires The NEXT six month. VIII he full
az Interest. and you shouL not miss n single copy
sf The CoEstftEtiol- send yOUr orders .; least
week in advance 90 make sure 10 may not take
Hve~k IN every instance. We us- the greatest
SlissUce 20 20 them nailing list
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hus forcibly. The husband and wife,

CHUS IUICIUIy. I II6 HLE UdIIU dIIU VITO,
however, are still separated.
The story is an instructive one, as
illustrating the oft-repeated advice OF
our social monitors, that husbands and
wives should defer to each other, and
only disagree on matters involving
grave moral questions. AS to whether
the case in point does this can safely
be left to the judgment OF the individ-
nal reader
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07

Stream out, o Light, and show
Our stumbling steps the way!
Make us feel-to know
The higher. purer day;
And where the sweeter roses grow
Weed the wild thorns away!
Give us to know no art
Save Love, that still shall lead;
Give US the kindly heart
Give US the gentle deed,
Rest to the weary to impart-
TO help world in need.
Give us the love that bears
Gods purpose high and deep;
The tenderness of tears
TO weep with them that weep:
TIL in the beauty Of the years
on Loves dear breast we sleep.
Steady!
Steady-steady with the storm and tide
And steer through the lonesome nigh
Some day we'll get to the brighter side
And rest In the morning lightl
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
The Bright Country.

The country's Just "a smiling from the
mountains TO the sea
As the Lord, whose love IS over II. would
ever have 1t bel
Tho gardens rich with roses. ana the
meadows and the plains
And al the greening pastures Just
a-tinkle with the rainsl
4
It's great to Just be living in a world so
near the blue
You can feel the bene6iction OF the rain
bows over you'll
The country-she's Just glorious by any
night or day.
And Love DER life's victorious. and we're
singing on tho wayi
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DrNOcRATIC STATES.
,al. a sure democratic states.


New Hampshire
New Jersey e. =. 10. Total ..l6s
North Dakota B
Total. II euro republican states.
DOUBTFUL STATES.
Electorsl Electoral
Votes; votes.
New York .. :. 81 Minnesota :. =. 9
Indiana SO. - -
Ohio o.. 81. .-.... q Total =. . ~ So
Total 4 doubtful states.
Mr.. Bryan has been in consultation
with the people ever since no was
pushed Unexpectedly into the fight of
1856. compelling even such an oppo-
nent as Hon. Carl Schurz. the ether
day in Milwaukee, TO declare that "he
was the one great American whose
hand he would like to shake" Thus
men who opposed him then have been
fiocking back-the masses bacause he
was honest and represents their wishes
on current issues, and the leaders,
charity. it may be, but none the less
certain. because by themselves they
would be very lonely. That Mr.. Bryan
will submit 10 no preliminary bar gain
ing or negotiation Is certain from Iis
declaration, just made in Port Huron,
that
The democrats who are coming back
must not expect single Departure to be
made from the position taken h. the
party I'm 1886. First. because the position
taken then WAS right second. 1t would
not he wise 20 ALLEVIATE those VINO were
with US in 1896 I'm order TO please those
who were then against Us To drop the
ratio would he equal 20 dropping the queS-
ton. because no one would believe that
the perry was very sincere in its advocacy
of bimetaliism if We abandon the only
ratio advocated by any considerable num-
Der OF people.
The democratic convention will be
dominated by the people, and these
people. whether in New York. Georgia
or Minnesota, will have before them
all the issues. old and new, which go
10 make up the difference between
themselves and the leaders OF the re-
publican party. AS long as the way is
open TO them, electoral table construc-
tors can keep up their toywo-S, but
they will be equally unable TO berloud
or to mislead.
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Along the Ways.

The ways are lone but in the night
God. who hath loved us. whispers Lsh''
The same as when, on that far morn,
Light to O needful world was born
In all the darkness of the land
sun that Almighty. guiding hand!
Pillars Of fire there are today
To guide GCd's wanderers ON the way
AS truly as they shone of old
TO the rare chosen Of His fold
Strengthened by Love We understand
Still an Almighty guiding Hand!
Where is the night that is so dim
That WORLDS, conflicting, darken ilinf
Is lie not there-where Darkness goes,
Bending the rainbow Ger the rose?
The worlds swing sweet at His command,
Swerved by His great. Almighty Hand
".
Lean thou. my darling. to my kissi-
Wherever there is Love God Isl
Love in the l0neliest ways of life
Kiss Of the mother and the wife.
And clingtng OF the child ar rest
On the forlorr est mothers breasti
Lean to my kiss: for God shall mako
Sweeter the world for thy loves sake!
Thou hast, from me- in thy young years,
Only the tenderness of tears.
They're all 1 have TO give. but they
Shall make a sunshine on thy way.
VI
All heaven hath sweetly dreamed and
smiled.
Dear, in the sweet face of a child
4 little child, whose accents fall
This-wise: ITO love is best OF air.
So shalt thou know. when years are past,
Love leads US unto peace at last!
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The Way Of It.

I think 1 would never have loved him,
but no
Was there when the other wasn't, you
seei
When the other died on the lonesome way
He sang TO my soul Of the sweetest day.
1 wouldn't have loved him; but women
are weak.
And q song that brings TO a woman's
cheek
The red o. the roses. IS still the song
That sings like a river that bears life
along.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07

The Philadelphia Press, in the fol-
lowing article, is, it seems to US, little
incautiOus:
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But the grief oc It all is this: At night
When l dream by the desolate. dying
light
OF the lonely hearthside. 1 seem to see
The face that was dearest Of all to mel
And a ghost is there. in the room, that
seems
To smite with tears my tenderest dreams;
And the song that brings to my cheek
the rose
Is pitiful-sad to my heart God knowsl
Picnic Time.
Picnic time in Georgia: all the valleys
bright:
The green land Jest a-smilin' with love
illness an light;
The birds a-singin' sweeter than they ever
sung before.
An your sweetheart waitin' for you,
bright an rosy at the door!
Picnic time in Georgia, under skies O.
blue.
Where the green trees say "'Goodmornin'"
to your sweetheart an to you;
Where the sun on field an river in all
his glory shines,
An the hummln bird Is huntin' fer the
honeysuclSle vines.
Picnic time in Georgia; we're happy on
the way;
The whole worlds on a frolic in the rosy
deeps o. May!
There life an love aboundin', an no
daisy IN the dew.
Nor any violet that blooms but allus
blooms fer you'll
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-09-13
Farm er's Meeting.

The Farmers of Hooking and
Vinton counties will hold Farm
er's Picnic and Gala Day in Har-
vey Frampton's grove on Potter
Ridge on Thursday Sept. 9th 1900.
All are cordially invited. The
meeting will consist of able ad'
dresses by some of the local talent
and such noted speakers as Seth
n. Ellis master of Ohio State
Grange and Institute worker, and
@ M. Freeman EX-Lecturer OF
State Grange. Bring all your
families friends ami neighbors and
have your baskets full of dinner
and spend a day in the interests of
rustic life and the farm. Refresh.
ments on the grounds. BY order
of Committee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-09-13
In Court.

Court convened here Monday
with Judge o. w. Fl. Wright on the
bench. The grand jury was en-
paueled and charged in the usual
able manner by the court. The
grand jury was In session until to-
day when they reported having ex-
amined ~ witnesses covering "a
cases and found II indictments.
During the morning on Monday
the bar presented through Judge
Bright memorial to Judge Slough
deceased, the full text of which
will be found In another column.
Some very able remarks in men,
ory of Judge Slough were made by
the attorneys including Judge Nc
Cleery of Fairfield who has sue.
ceeded the deceased jurist by ap-
pointment.
There is considerable court this
term but not much up to going to
press. We notice on the docket 16
divorce cases.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-09-13
A Fair Proposal.

A reporter of the DEMOCRAT
CLEANED the following in an inter-
view with the general agei { of
Stetson's Double Uncle Toms
Cabin Co. which will appear at
Rempels Opera House on Tuesday
evening. This company is the
largest and best Uncle Tom Co.
travelling, comprising thirty first
class artists. So complete is their
scenery that the piece could be put
on in barn for better scenic effects
than is produced by any other COM
pany. They have grand double
band and orchestra of ten pieces
and one that is hard to beat. The
African mandolin students are the
first and only colored people ap-
pearing in public and performing
on the Spanish mandolin. The
Lone Star Quartette is claimed to
be without an equal, and the Top
sizes, there they have something
that charms all; two Marks, the
best that a big salary can secure.
If we dc not give the best perform
ance of this piece ever seen in this
city we will cheerfully refund the
price of admission. Will any other
Uncle Tom Co. do this? No, be.
cause they have not got the show
to do 30. StetsOn's Co. have.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-09-13
Church Ornament.

The most recent addition to the
new Presbyterian Church is a
beautiful and expensive ornament.
al pulpit platform railing. This
railing is about 80 feet long, and is
circular in shape so as to conform
to the platform. 1t is artistically
decorated with leaf shaped brack-
cts, and is supported by five posts
All the work is of brass. The eff
feet, In connection with the brass
choir railing is magnificent
This new railing Is the donation
of Mrs. Mary e. Smith and the six
Sunday school classes she has
taught at different times in the Lo'
gan Presbyterian Church. Mrs
Smith has taught over 80 years
and is still faithful and efficient
teacher.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-09-13

ST so to Columbus and return
Oct. Is and 16, good for return un-
til Oct IS, account Grand Com
mandary knights Templar of Ohio.
Grand Lodge /. o. o. F.. at Rich
mond, Va, hslf fare Sept. 10, If, 10
and 16, Good for return until Sept.
% via II. V. Ry.
70cts to Boys Industrial School
and return every Sunday via H.
V. Ry.