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never to do anything else but elect Presls
dents. II they were organizing hundred
year Presidential clubs they could not be
more thorough and systematic. The ma
tional chairman maps out the work and
divides great responsibilities among his
immediate assistants. They in ten d.
vide their work so that dozen or twenty
or one hundred men will look after the
details. These men in turn assign inn
portant tasks to hundreds Of party work
ers under them. After the campaign is
well under way the minor workers report
to their superiors as lieutenant In the
army reports to his captain. The captain
in turn reports to his major, the major
to his colonel and the colonel to his gen.
eral, Senator Hanna or Senator Jones,
as the case may be. When situation
arises down the line that threatens trou-
BILE Senator Hanna orr Senator Jones
hears Of it and devises some plan for di-
verting the danger. He then directs his
subordinates to see that the plan is tried
and requires full explanations for failure.
While the national chairmen are very
busy devising plans for success, they also
find time to raise the bulk Of the cam
paign funds. They delegate to others
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of each party thus will have $500 speak
ers out, the various State Committees
will have ten times as many more on the
stump. The salaries of speakers en-
gagged by the State Committees may be
less than those paid by the national man
ayers, but the State Committees have to
pay the rental Of all the buildings in
which campaign meetings are held. This
item adds tremendously to the total.
One Of the most expensive items in
the campaign next to the speakers is
that Of printing and stationery. For this
each National Committee spends at least
100000. The number and size Of docu-
ments sent out have increased with each
campaign, until this year it is expected
that the Mckinley and the Bryan man
ayers each will send out no less than
1OO, ZOO, 600 documents. Before the Gar
6eld-Hancock campaign was half over
the Republican and Democrats had sent
more than 100000 documents, and this
style Of campaigning has become more
popular with each Presidential contest.
The bulk Of this matter is sent by ex-
press to the chairmen of the various
State Committees for distribution. A
great deal of it goes free, being franked
from Washington. Speeches delivered in
Congress by Republicans and Democrats
constitute large part Of the campaign
matter, and Republicans and Democrats
alike take advantage Of this opportunity
to get to the voters speeches favorably
to their side Of the contest. Each Ma
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NINE LIVES LOST.
Terrible Collision on the Grand Rapids
and Indiana Railroad.

Terrible Collision on the Grand apids
and Indiana Railroad.
The most terrible wreck in the history
Of Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
occurred about a. m. Wednesday at
Pierson, twenty-nine miles north Of
Grand Rapids. The north-bound north
land express collided head-on with pas
senger train No. 2. Nine lives were lost
and many passengers were injured, some
severely. Both engines and the baggage
cars were demolished.
When the trains met day was Just
dawning and the fog was so thick that
the engineers could not see more than
lOO yards ahead. The trains were to have
passed at Sand Lake, two miles south of
Pierson. No. was evidently late, and
was trying to make the siding at Person
The northland express had the right of
way and was scurrying along at nearly
full speed. Either the engineers blunder-
ed IN their orders or were unable to see
signals on account of the fog.
The engineers and firemen of both
trains were reported killed, as we'll as
I'VE other persons. The express train
was made up largely of Pullman cars and
was the finest train on the road 1t car
ried the Grand Rapids coach, a day
coach, several sleepers from Cincinnati
and the South, buffet breakfast car and
the baggage cars.
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COST OF A CAMPAIGN.
BIG SUMS SPENT BY THE TWO
GREAT PARTIES.
Political Spe11binders, Literature and
Canvassers Are the Committees Most
Expensive Items-Modern Campaign
Work and Methods.
Chicago correspondence:

Chicago correspondence:
Few people realize the enormous
amount Of money that will be expended
In electing a President Of the United
States this year. In the campaign OF
1896 upward Of $25,0O0,0OO was used
and it is believed that more money will
be expended this year. Unless one could
get behind the scenes and account for the
bulk Of this vast sum few probably would
believe that so many millions could be
used by the politicians in so short time
With each succeeding Presidential cleo
ton it has become easier and easier for
for the managers on both sides to use
money bounteously. This does not mean
that there is to be a Wholesale de-
bauchery Of voters. No one knows just
what proportion Of the $4,000, 900 will
60 to purchasable voters. It is known,
however, that only comparatively small
part Of the total will be used in this way.
All kinds of politicians agree that the
two National Committees had at least
S., 100000 to spend in the fight -four
years ago, and the same authorities are
unanimous in declaring that the two
committees will have fully as much this
year. For every dollar that the National
Committees spend it is conservative es-
innate that the State Committees Of the
two parties will spend four, and this will
make up the total Of $50, 100000 that the
election will cost.
Where So Much Money Goes.
To show where so much money goes,
study Of the cost of campaign speeches
alone is very instructive. Each National
Committee spends at least 100000 for
speeches, and the State Committees spend
ten times as much more. This is one
item Of $1,OOO,O00. The Republican Ma
tional Committee this year will send out
$500 speakers from the New York head
quarters and 5000 speakers from the
headquarters in Chicago. The Democrats
will send out an equal number. These
speakers cost on an average $11O week,
that sum including salaries to the. spell
binders and an expense allowance Of So
day. Some Of the campaign speakers
receive salaries as high as $3.50 week,
while other are content with $25 week
and their expenses. The average cost
Of the speakers to the committee is $110
a week, and they are on the stump eight
weeks. While the National Committee
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N5Id150155til55tdI Observation-Disclosures
BY MAJ. ALFRED ROCHEFORT
Copyright, 1880. by Robert Bonner's Son

81 do not need to be warned" said the
woman, nervously stroking her gray hair.
'You must do as say, first, last and
all the time; if you don't you know
what'll happen-eh, Mistress Hope? He
brought his face closer, shut one eye, and
puckered up his lips as if to be prepared
to whistle merrily when he got her re-
ply.
st know all only too well" she sighed.
"And haven't / kept my word? Have
I ever even limited, when I could have
knocked the props-as it were-from I'M
der the structurew
'sYou have kept your word-so far"
Sand my continuing to keep it depends
on you. Your secret is my secret SO long
as you do what / say. 1 have made Mi
riam Hermann what she is, saved her
from-but never mind from what. | was
going to say that have earned the right
to control her fortune. If she marries
one man she is safe-even under the will
| if she does not, the world shall know,
| he said menacingly.
"And who is this man?" asked Mrs
| Hope.
"Your obedient servant" he responded
81 am gong to win, and you are going to
help me-"
| He spoke as one having authority, and
walked out Of the gate with proprietary
| air.
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Wanted-A Little Girl.


Where have they gone to-the little girls,
With natural manners and natural curls,
Who love their dollies and like their toys,
And talk of something besides the boys?
Little old women in plenty | find,
Mature in manners and old Of mind;
Little old firts who talk Of their "beaux,'
And vie with each other in stylish clothes.
Little old bellies, who, at nine and ten,
Are sick of pleasure and tired of men;
Weary of travel, of balls, of fun,
And find no new things under the sun.
Once, in the beautiful long ago,
Some dear little children I used to know;
Girls who were merry as lambs at play,
And laughed and rollicked the livelong
day.
They thought not at all of the style Of
their clothes,
They never imagined that boys were
''beaux;''
"Other girls brothers and. mates" were
they.
Splendid fellows to help them play.
Where have they gone to? If you see
One of them anywhere, send her to me.
| would give medal of purest gold
To one Of these dear little girls of old.
With an innocent heart and an open
smile,
Who knows not the meaning of ..firtn or
style"
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
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CHURCH AND CLERGY. :

Theodore Roosevelt belongs to the
Dutch Reformed Church.
The Catholic Truth Society in England
has restored the tomb Of Cardinal Pole.
The directors of the Michigan Advocate
(Methodist) have declared dividend to
the conferences of 81, 800.
Rabbi Max Heller of New Orleans has
started museum for the collection and
preservation of articles used in ancient
Jewish worship.
Under the leadership of Rabbi H. T..
Mayer, the Jewish charity organizations
of Kansas City are to be, federated and
home for the aged erected.
A chapel is to be erected in Leicester
England, as memorial to the Rev. Rob,
ert Hall, who was pastor of the Harvey
Lane Chapel from 1907 to 1926. 1t will
cost about $4,000.
Sister Mary Joseph, one Of the founders
Of the Order Of the Incarnate Word died
recently at Galveston, Texas. She was
Lucine Houssin, and entered the convent
at Lyons, France, thirty four years ago.
The Rev. j. M. ,Rodwell, who has died
IN England at the age of 95, was distin-
guished Orientalist. He translated the
Koran forty years ago, arranging the
Suras in chronological order. He also
published TRANSACTIONS Of the Book Of Job
and of Isaiah.
The total receipts Of the Methodist
Foreign Missionary Society for the last
year We're $1,376, 399.O7, which is the
largest amount ever paid into the treas
ury in one year.
a Benedictine priest at Maria Stein,
Switzerland, was recently elected a dep
NY to the Grand Council Of the Canton
OF Soleure. II is the first time monk
became member Of that assembly.
The Rev. DR.. Joseph Parker Of London
AZ the author OF over forty volumes Of
sermons, novels and essays, and now that
ne il past 20 years of age he is writing
book fitted especially for ministers
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have it in order to gauge the outlook.
They soon discover where their own
lines are weakest and where those Of
their adversalies are strongest. While
steps are being taken to insure success at
one point and to avert disaster at an
other, second and final canvass is be-
gun. This usually is completed two
weeks before election. By that time q
large proportion Of the doubtful voters
have taken sides and can be classified.
The result is canvass which shows with
fair clearness the probable result Of the
election. Once again the managers OF the
parties search for the important weak
spots, deciding the points at which to do
the hardest work in the closing DAYS Of
the campaign.
Some New Methods This Year.
Some novel campaign methods will be-
resorted to by the two parties this wear.
Inc Republicans already have adopted
the plan Of sending out large number
OF monographs, which will be used In
small places. Eloquent party speakers.
like Representative Dolliver. Of Iowa.
and Representative Dalzell, Of Pennsyl.
vania, have been making speeches intn
these machines. The Democrats. ON tha
other hand, will make free use OF stere-
options. James e. Mcclure, chairman
OF the Democratic State Committee a
New York, already has arranged to give
Democratic stereopticon exhibitions ali
over the State. He will send out these
shows on schedule in every respect
similar to that made by theatrical man
ager who puts show ION the road"
AS the campaign develops it is certain
mat other novel features viii be adopted.
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cinct. This will show in a general way
how many Of the voters favor Bryan and
how many favor Mckinley. It will also
show who Of the voters are doubtful, who
are inclined to favor Bryan and who lean
toward Mckinley. The taking of this
canvass costs a tremendous sum Of
money, but the party managers must
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the task Of selecting and sending out cam
paion literature engaging and ASSIGNING


paign literature, engaging and assigning
speakers, receiving callers and answering
correspondence and studying reports on
conditions in the various States. Speak
ers are told the subjects on which they
may talk, and they are directed as to
how they shall handle their subjects. II
it is found that certain line Of argument
is received with disfavor in a certain
State the speakers in that State are
warned to shift their arguments In ac-
cordance with new instructions.
No feature of the campaign is watched
by the national chairmen more closely
than the preliminary and final canvass Of
the voters. Both parties will soon have
under way canvass Of every voting pre-
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Grand Total ............$ $40, $50, S62,SS
In addition to the specific appropria
TONS made, contracts are authorized to
be entered into for an increase of the
naval estab lishment and for various pub
lie works throughout the country requir-
ing future appropriations by Congress in
the aggregate sum of $5S, 44O, 374. These
contracts cover two new battleships, three
armored cruisers, three protected cruisers
and five submarine boats, to cast, includ-
ing armor and armament, $43, 1914, O94;
increased cost of two dry docks, construc-
ton of two additional dry docks and for
permanent improvement and enlarge
ment Of certain navy yards and the naval
academy, $9,S4O,2SO; public buildings
heretofore authorized in various cities, in
Guiding the new government printing Of
fee, lighthouses and tenders and for the
extension of the government hospital for
the insane, So, 146, 500, and for school
buildings and sewers in the District Of
Columbia, $3.50 800.
A comparison of the total appropria-
tons Of the first session Of the Fifty-sixth
Congress for 19O1-$710, 15O, 1862. S8-with
those of the last session of the Fifty
fifth Congress for 1900 1914, 981, 022.29-
shows an increase Of $35, 169, 84O.59. OF
this amount appropriations for the army
show an increase Of $33, 7S9, S91 40; FORT.
fications, $2,473, 1875; the navey, $1,000
947.O9; the postal service, $8,O24, 100;
sundry civil expenses, chiefly river and
harbor contract work and for the census,
SIG, 933, 984.59; the Indian, agricultural,
diplomatic and other branches Of the SER
vice, $2,664, 9O3.91, and permanent appro-
priations, including interest and sinking
fund for the public debt, $4,O34,0 900. On
the other hand there appeared reductions
of $15,531 ,841.94 because of the passage
of no regular river and harbor act, &c.
317,5S1.65 in deficiencies and $24,942,,
2SS.9O in miscellaneous appropriations,
making net increase as above stated of
$35, 1853, S4O.59.
The total amount of contracts author
lied, in addition to the appropriations
made, is SIS. 6O6, 9OO.13 less than was au-
thorized at the last session of the previous
Congress-
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npathetic.

sHen-ry. gasped Mrs. Peck, Il
w-wish you would go for the doc
tor. | c-can't harIy b breathe
Don't try, my dear, If it hurts yo,,. ;.
calmly replied Henry.
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tfonal Committee sends out 5000, 900 but
tons and 100000 Autographs, al / OF
which are distributed through the State
chairmen Of the two parties.
Work of National Chairmen.
Senator Hanna and Senator Jones. the
respective chairmen of the two treat no.
ntical parties, are organizing MACHINERY
Tor the campaign Of 1900 as complete
and substantial IS though thsy exaectad
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GRAND TOTAL is s7lo,l6o,se2.sa
Money Which the Last Session of Con.
gress Appropriated.

The volume of appropriations, new a.
fees, etc, required by law to be prepared
and published at the end of each session
of Congress under the direction of tbo
committees on appropriations of the Sen.
ate and House has been completed for tn.
first session Of Fifty-sixth Congress, BY
Thomas p. Cleaves and James G. Courts
chief clerks, respectively, of the commit,
tees. A summary of the appropriations
shove the grand total of $40, $50, 1862. &
The details by bills are as follows:
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Pieces in the Locomotive.
There are 6.O0S pieces in the modern
high-grade locomotive.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

club. A study Of their programs re-
minds one anew of the high standard of
intelligence and culture found on the
Pacific coast. There il the flavor of the
older civilization with tho spice of the
new. Some Of the members Of this club
who are in the east studying hope to
affiliate with federated clubs there,
practical advantage of the organization
by which many could benefit.
The Ladies' Musical club of Topeka,
Kansas. is the largest one in tie group,
having membership of four hundred
and fifty. 1t has been able to offer it's
members De -Pachman and William
Shakspere, while the Tuesday Musical
club of Denver, Colorado, has heard
Mrs. Seabury Ford, Max Heinrich and
his daughter Julia, and Leonora Jack
son. Miss jackson has also played for
the Spokane, Washington, Matinee
Musicale. The Portland Ladies' Musi-
Gale aid the Tacoma club secured Ros-
enthal for one of it's artists recitals.
Distances in the west are 80 magnificent
that the smaller clubs feel that they
cannot sfford such artists as these. II
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

clubs do not avail themselves OF such
an opportunity for mutual helpfulness.
The Lincoln club gave complimentary
concert recently for the Young Women's
Christian association. This and the
yearly giving of free Leuten concerts by
the musical club Of Portland, Oregon,
are the most important strictly philan-
thropic efforts Of the section.
Does it not seem appropriate that the
Spinet club, Redlands, California,
should study ''early classical forms
leading up to the sonata, and The
Romantic SCHOOL," One slmest fancies
the members must dress in stiff rustling
brocades with high ruffs and towering
headgear; it il q beautiful name, dis
tinctive as we'll as suggestive.
The shifting population Of che cities
and villages Of the west makes system
attic, consecutive work more difficult
than ons would at first imagine. For
this reason the Treble Clef club Of Mis-
soula, Montana. deserves the more
honor for keeping alive the spark Of
musical DESIRE" as it's secretary 80 we'll
expresses it. This club was ably repre-
ssnted at the congress Of musical clubs
held in Chicago during the worlds
fair.
The Tuesday Musical club of LIE
Grande. Oregon, may we'll feel proud Of
the fact that though one Of the smaller
clubs. it has been the means of bringing
q number OF artists to LeGrande and
has played no small part in educating
public sentiment unsteady.
The latest addition to the western
section il the San Francisco Musical
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28
Musical Clubs of the West.
CThe Concert Goer.)

tThe Concert Goer.D
1t is a far cry from Iowa to California.
from the lakes Of Minnesota to the
plains Of Texas. yet scattered as our
clubs are, the same earnest spirit of en-
desvor binds them 10 one. 1t 10 hard to
believe now that this region wss once
termed wild and woolly," when one
reads the letters from club secretaries
telling OF work accomplished. ideals at
tanned and still higher standards for tho
future. 1t lie simply an indication Of
the resourcefulness Of young communi-
ties and the wonderful power Of those
who can"
As whole, it lie evident that the clubs
are not remaining satisfied with what
has been done; that broade. plane for
the future are already taking shape;
that higher standards are maintained,
and, best Of all, that the result Of the
work done 10 evident in the community.
AFTER years IT patient pioneer work,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28

We nave IodCuou u pOiut Wuor6 Ltlo pup.
lie is sppreciative and does support US.
at least it believes in u.s. So writes q
club from Portland, Oregon. and the
same is true Of many other places.
That individual members are not con-
tent with present attainment lie strongly
shown by the Schumann club of Cha
mute, Kansas. which reports one-fourth
OF last years membership away study
ing music. one OF them in Germany.
The Treble Clef OF Missouri Valley,
Iowa. tells OF "a marked improvement
in the reception Of good music by the
people, due partly, no doubt. to the club
and partly to the presence of at least
three young people who have studied
east and abroad and who will sing and
play only the good and true" This
club does serious and substantial work,
Of which any club might be proud.
The Sherwood club of Tyler. Texas,
and the Monday Musicale Of Anaconda,
Montana. are clubs about the same size
and seem to be meeting much the same
problem, the cultivation of existing tai.
emit and educating the taste Of their
clientele.
But the bravest little club is the one
at Wallace, Idaho. What do you sup
pose they are planning? To build club
house. There's assurance for you.
And truly western is the naive sugges-
ton which Gale it "philanthropic work."
Cherokee, Iowa, does not appear to be
q musical place. yet its Tone Circle is
studying operas. Now il any Of it's
members should hear opera in Chicago,
they will be able to listen and enjoy in
diligently.
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, must be a
charming place, for the people who live
there eeem to believe in it 80 thoroughly.
So it goes without saying that the
Schumann must be the club of clubs.
Though founded only three years ago,
the work has grown steadily and there
seems no diminution in interest and en-
thusiasm.
The Friday Musical club of Boulder,
Colorado. possesses a peel liar interest
because it is the club OF the librarian of
the national federation. They aim in
their work to cultivate not only musical
but literary interest.
In Galveston, Texas, the Ladies' Mu.
steal club follows Its by laws strictly,
enforcing all rules and fines" What
other club of women can say the same?
There must be some strong power on
the throne or behind it, for all their
concert work is sung entirely without
music, which is remarkable when one
considers that the chorus masters
twelve worke each year.
The Lincoln. Nebraska, Matinee Muei.
Gale sent six of its members to Topeka,
Kansas. in October to give a concert
for the Ladies' Music club of that place
in return for similar courtesy the year
before. The Topeka club entertained
them 30 charmingly and the occasion
was made 30 wholly delightful that lone
who was there" wonders Why the other
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-28
OFFICERS OF n. F. W. c., 1899 4 1900.

Pres, Mrs. Anna L. Apperson, Tecumseh.
vP, Mrs Ida w. Blair. Wayne.
Cor. Sec. Mrs. Virginia d. Arnup, Tecumseh.
Rec. Sec, Miss Mary Hill, York.
Treas, Mrs. II. F. Doane, Crete.
Librarian, Mrs. G. M. Lambertson, Lincoln.
Auditor, Mrs. L. j. Hainer, Aurora.