Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-29

empliied than when the election Of the |
Hon. T.. NJ. Patterson as United States
senator to succeed Hon. p. O. Wolcott /
was ratified by both houses in Joint I
session. Ever since his arrival in Den /
yer, more than twenty-five years ago.,
Mr.. Patterson has kept ever before him
the one absorbing and unswerving aim
to reach the United States senate, and 1t I
was nc small triumph when, amids the |
plaudits of the people, he attained the T
acme of his ambition and received the I
full vote of three parties showing the
anomalous position of d democratic I
legislature turning down a staunch I
democrat for his populist rival.
There is a bit of interesting history
back of this election, which, in my opin-
ION, crowns Mr.. Patterson as king
among politicians he shrewdest politi-
cal diplomat in Colorado, excepting not
even Mr.. Wolcott can not enter into
details but viii tell the story briefly:
When Waitism was overthrown in |
this state and the republican party re-
stored to power, Mr. p was inspired
with an idea which for audacity and|
brilliancy outrivals Tesla proposed
communication with Mars. He could see
no possible future for his hopes in
democracy alone If he ever went to 4
the United States senate ii would be
thru fusion. and how to bring this about
vas the one absorbing problem toward
those solution all the force of his geni-
us vas, concentrated.
This Is briefly how he did it. He en-
tered the populist party. became its
trusted ltader manipulated it TO his
own purpose SECURED fusion, and--pres-
toi-7tle 10 today crowned With the VIC
tors laurel wreath, While the poor old
long suffering pppulist party sleeps
the sleep that known no waking
Tfe forcs of mis- genius can be family
appreciated When you consider tina he
not only wiped out the poplllst party
olisS IN at also il, the campaign Of 90
turned over to democracy 10000 repub-
lican votes. holding them liz line until
1900 and then turning over to Mr.. Bry-
an 10000 majority
+ Old ia s'ioned morality may call him
tricky. hut our political ethics today
Justify his methods while the leading
Eclub women in three parties avow and
defend his course 50 long, as he is true
10 the best interests of the people ard
the, sta te, And not even Tom 81 worst
enemies believe he would sacrifice thess
70 reach his goal.
Mr. Patterson is the Leading criminal
5iaNyel' he west the ablest Journalist
| n tra tate he most active and irfiu-
initial politician. fearless with his
tongue ard pen. it goes Without saying
that he has made ENEMIES The origin
81 s'ttai light populist viii never forgive.
/ MIN for disrupting ths party and viii:
1 have none Of him and there are those
~ tils democratic party no hate and
lear MIN. Ex Governor Thanas, his,
fermer chum and Law parSrer. ff,,,gf3t.
fusion as persistently as his, 81 friens.
sssfoYe for it, and their rivalry and bro
ken friendship adds lis psthea "a th4
story Mr.. Thomas could not es.t,os,
fliS' tortured soul 70 the vulgar gaze Of
the multitude and would NOT appear i h
! fiiss GROWING ceremonies
4 Mr. Patterson bought the Pecl,ss
! Mountain News in 1892. which has
ways been claimed by both rhe demo-
Gratis and populists. ard that il, ra l3sr I;
lucky position for an influential news
paper.
Whatever Tens real sentiments
ne Scnerissaes' a secret love for the eien,e-
cratic name. says he is "a democrat has
always pc en- one and means 10 lie "a
ana vote WITH that party in the senate.
+
THE PEssIaI1sT.
Just saved Ills Life.
1t was thrilling escape that Charles
Davis of Bowerston, o.. lately had from
| a frightful deaf For two years. a e.vere
lung trouble constantly grew worss. I'M
| til it 81 enaed he must die Of consunp-
! ton. Then he began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery and lately wrote. 1T
gave instant relief and effected a per
/ rnanent cure. Such wonderful cures
have for twenty-five years proven its
/ power 70 cure all throat. chest and lung
troubsss, Price. so cents and ST. Every
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Geo. p Powers drug store.
When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary. as it is dangerous to DELAY.
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough cure be taken as soon az !I.t;ica-
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II cures quickly ana its early use pre-
4 vents consumption All drusgists
Into each life some ruins must fail.
Mise people don't Sit down and l,awl.
t,nly fools suicide take 10 fight;
4 Smart people take Rocky Mountain Tea
at night,
MeBride 8 Will Drug COMPANY
Ills second Thought.
-Atlanta Constitution
They tell this story in Lee county Of
] q negro who applied TO a justice Of the
peace 10 marry him. He had no money.
ss.nd offered a string OF fish as fhe fee.
After 4 year had passed the justice
Ret the man and said.