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The independent., 1903-05-28

hard, and runs many miles gathering
nuts from trees or the ground upon
which they have fallen, and puts
them away in his hiding place; when
snow falls he has hollow tree full
of STORED up labor" nature pro-
duced the nuts, and labor saved them;
combined, it is capital All wealth,
save that produced by nature, is cap
ita, or STORED up labor"
We are living in wonderful tram
sitional period. Forty years ago the
cry went forth from al. quarters,
"Give us railroads-we must have
them at any cost" The financiers and
politicians were quick to secure their
advantage; hundreds of millions OF
acres of land were given, and hun
dreds of millions of bonds were guar
anteed by the government, enough in
some cases to build the roads; and
yet the roads belonged to the cum
ming financiers; all these robberies
were protested against by few old
time democrats, the writer among
them, but it was like throwing feath-
ers in the face of typhoon.
These outrages were the nucleus
from which have evolved all the op-
pressive combinations of wealth from
the greediness and tyranny OF which
| the people are now suffering; 1t is
clear case of the sale of ones birth
right for a mess of pottage. The peo-
pie would not build roads and develop
the resources of the country them
Selves but paid the cost and gave
ownership to servants who have now
become their masters, and instead OF
taking steps to repossess their prop
erty and birthright, childlike they are
seeking to control the combined
wealth which they do not own. His
tory amply proves that confined
wealth has never been controlled by
the people, but by its owners; and
sound logic and common sense as
serts that this order will never be re-
versed.
There is no greater fallacy than that
competition must be preserved and
endure forever.
Competition in finance, in the means
of obtaining the necessities OF life, II
doomed; it must die The capitalists
have largely succeeded in eliminating
it from their operations. The work
ingmen, through their organizations,
are fast making their way toward the
same goal 1t is foolish and wicked
to fight natural evolution and progress
sion. Morgan says if combination to
reduce expenses and prevent wasteful
competition cannot be legally con-
summated one way, it will be in an.
other. No deep thinking man car
, doubt this conclusion. The intelligent
workingman believes the same in re
gard to his own occupation.
.. It seems very selfish but it is true
, all men want competition in all line:
of business except their own. Com
!, petition in an advanced civilization
:. loses it's usefulness; the evils it ere
ates far outweighs any good results
Competition in the arts, in education
in mental and spiritual acquisition
, will always endure. Such competi
: ton elevates, minus the debasing in
fuences which attend competition il
finance and the necessities of mater
ial existence. B. f. FRENCH.
Bisbee, Ariz., box 173.
The independent., 1903-05-28

The woman suffragists, especially in
wisconsin, are trying a new line OF
effort. and it may be that the same
policy would be helpful for other re-
forms as WELL The idea is, in all
states and localities where the politi-'
cal parties are divided anywhere near
equally to adopt the policy of holding
the balance of power between the par
ties, by nominating woman suffrage
balancing ticket composed Of the can
didates most positively and reliably
favorable to woman suffrage, selected
in nearly equal proportions from the
tickets of the principal parties in the
field.
The advantages Of this course are
manifold. Among them are these:
l. 1t would enable the suffragistS
to bring direct pressure to bear upon
all candidates, not only candidates for
the legislature, but others, too, there
by inducing the nomination Of suitable
men.
2. 1t would accomplish this without
| antagonizing any party, but rather 1t
would conciliate all, since in each reg
ular party the most successful element
would be that receiving the indorse-
ment of the balancing party.
8. 1t would stir up discussion and
arouse active interest among both
friends and foes, by reason of the fact
that the topic of woman suffrage
would by such action become closely
connected with the living desires OF
diverse classes of people.
4. This policy would not identify
the movement with any one party.
The woman suffrage balancing party
will hold itself distinct from others,
cooperate with both of the regular
parties, and keep a check on both. In
stead of alternating either party, it
would serve as bridge between the
rival banks over which fresh ideas
and good feeling could pass back and
forth. In this it would be of imme-
diate benefit to the community.
1t may be objected that women have
no votes. Yet they can persuade the
votes of those who do have them.
Women have tongues and pens The
most powerful boss has only one vote
of his own, but he influences the votes
of others. 1t takes majority tc
amend the constitution; but it would
need only ten per cent, or five per cent
of the voters to make the balancing
ticket effective.
! This same method of action might
be adopted by other reform groups
and they would perhaps find it gOoC
thing. For instance, the populists
where they are numerous enough tt
elect their men, can afford to put VI
4 independent candidates; but in th
4 very many places where they are onl.
y a third party, and small one at that
!. it is discouraging to work for candi
: dates whom they know in advanc
k will be defeated; yet by selecting an
: indorsing the best candidates of tn
!. old parties, the populists could assum
the prerogatiye Of deciding the cleo
The independent., 1903-05-28
THEY WILL SWALLOW 1T

The republican writer's have differ
ent ways of describing the mission OF
the three eminent gold bugs who 50
vociferously declared not long since
that the government could not reg
ulate the price of silver, or maintain
any ratio between the two metals
The commissioners who have gone to
Europe were all dead certain" during
the last two presidential campaigns
that all the governments of the world
combined could not do that. H. II.
Hanna, he of the Inc napolis none
tary congress, the Palmer and Buck
ner man, was of that class who de"
nounced every man who said that the
governments could fix ratio, as lun
atics, anarchists and repudiators.
Charles A. Conant, and Professor
jerks were like unto him. Now they
have gone on a bimetallic mission
themselves. That is what it is and
= nothing else, no matter what they or
the gold bug editors may say.
A fine specimen of the sort of writ
ing to which the republicans are driv-
en- in regard to this mission is found
in the correspondence of w. e. Curtis
He says:
''These gentlemen will visit the
several capitals of Europe during
the next three or four months for
the purpose of comforting with the
finance ministers of the great
powers concerning plan of CO.
operation to prevent further fuc-
tuation in the rates of exchange
between silver and gold. 1t is
not a mission in favor of bimet-
allism. On the contrary, the in
fluence of the commissioners will
be exerted toward the adoption of
single gold standard by all coun-
tries now using silver, with the
understanding that its monetary
value shall be permanently fixed
in relation to gold"
The monetary value of silver is tC
be permanently fixed by legislation
but that is not bimetallism. 1t is
adopting the gold standard! Silver is
to be used as. money" and its rela.
ton to gold is to be fixed" by law
but that is not bimetallism That is
the way most of them put it.
There is another class who insis
that the object of the mission is t.
make arrangements for the establish
ment of the gold standard in Mexico
Anything will fool mullet head. Thi
last is no worse than the demand fo
dear money and high prices and the
all swallowed that.
The independent., 1903-05-28

tion every time. Then the old parties
would defer to them, and put up their
best element; for in both the old par
ties are plenty of men who PERSONAL
ly are superior to what their parties in
general have hitherto been. Such mel
would be put up more and more; the
old parties would do the nominating,
and the populists would do the elect
ing, and we would have the offices
filled by men holding populistic views.
What difference then if they are not
members of the party?
MARK FOSTER
The independent., 1903-05-28
$4,000 Buys Choice 100 Acres

No. 706. IS acres pasture, balance
under cultivation. Good bottom land
with creek running through the farm;
bottom land and will grow very best
alfalfa-some now growing. In Har-
Ian county, two miles from Huntley;
close to good school and church. Pos
session given March next-one-third
of the grain crop goes with the place
if taken at once. Will give imme-
diate possession with all the crops
in at $4,000. Weber G Farris, Lin-
coin, Neb.
The independent., 1903-05-28

In another column of this issue a
fine half section stock and grain farm
near Hastings, Neb., is advertised by
Cornelius & Brown of Hastings, Neb.
They are making a speciality of i'm
proved farms, alfalfa and stock
ranches and will gladly give you ad-
ditional information. They are a re-
liable firm to do business with.
The independent., 1903-05-28
"Stored up Labor"

Editor independent: You were kind
enough to send me a copy of your
paper, for which receive my thanks.
AS a socialist ] will give the ac-
cepted meaning of stored up labor"
although it is a term seldom use.
In autumn time the squirrel works
The independent., 1903-05-28
News Of the Week

Owing to the death of Mrs. Tibbles
the editor did not write his customary
review of the news of the week.-De
France.
The independent., 1903-05-28
ALL LOSSES PAID PROMPTLY
AGENTS WANTED.

Insuring crops against loss by
hail is becoming more popular
every year. The United Mu-
tual Hail Insurance Company
organized in 1899 is the largest,
best and most successful hail
insurance company doing busi-
ness in the state. 1t pays all
losses promptly. Since it's or
ganization it has written 9,066
policies of insurance aggregat-
ing $5,310,000 of risks. 1t has
paid 1,949 loss claims amount
ing to $147,315.10. The insur-
ance has cost the policy holders
only one-half as much as old
line fire insurance companies
receive proportionate to the
amount of losses paid. No o-e
raising crops can afford to take
the risk of losing his crops by
hail when he can get this pro-
lection with thousands of the
best farmers of the state. Last
year the United Mutual carried
$1,740,694 insurance and paid
$27,71 in losses. They paid in
losses more than four times as
much as the combined payments
of all other hail insurance com.
panies doing business in the
state.
Good, reliable representatives
are wanted in every township.
United Mutual Hail Ins. Association
II6 So. 10th St, Lincoln, Nebr.
The independent., 1903-05-28
HAIL INSURANCE

The United Mutual Hail IN
surance Association-the larg-
est and most successful hail in
surance company in the state.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
HINTS FOR WASHINGTON HOUSEKEEPERS


OF
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nor an demand
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schweitze cheese imported. 3Oc domestic. ID.
ID
liver. Toe
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
MENUS FOR TOMORROW.
TEA SAMPLES TO Be
LARGER IN THE FUTURE
Treasury Department Harkens to Plea
of Importers.

The Treasury Department has made 4
ruling of interest 10 users of tea In con
sequence of which business firms may
hereafter send twelve ounces OF sample
tea through the mails instead OF only
four ounces heretofore permitted by Law.
Tea importers have for some time past
been DESTROYS of greater liberty in send
ing samples Of their goods 10 prospective
customers. or new blends to old Gus
toners. In efforts TO extend their .rade
they have wished to present to possible
buyers more than meager four ounces,
and have made satisfactory explanation
to the Treasury Department as the rea-
son for seeking the increased allowance.
The PostofIice Department will be in
formed Of the decision arrived at by the
Treasury officials and will be requested
10 make the necessary orders relative to
accepting twelve-ounce packages for
transmission through the mails at spe-
cial rates. instead OF only the four
ounce packages previously admissible
to that rate.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
LARGE TURNOUT AT
SEASIDE HORSE SHOW
Society Attends Opening of Polo Clubs
Exhibition of Horses at Rumson.

SEABRIGHT. n. j.. July 4.-Seashore
society turned out In force today TO wit
ness the first horse show OF the Rumson
Polo Club. The entry lists were we'll
filled. and included many of the best
bred horses along the coast, and in every
case the awards of the judges were
roundly cheered.
DR.. w. f. Woodend, of New York, who
entered several horses from his Elberon
stables, led the prize winners. taking
three blue ribbons and several minor
prizes. Among other blue ribbon win
ners were Messrs. Edward D. Adams,
John w. Peat, Mortimer Schif. who OBJ
tanned two; William H. Sherman, Ray
mond Hoakland. W. Strother Jones and
Charles c. Minzesheimer.
Never before in the history Of the ex-
elusive Rumson colony has more rep
resentative crowd assembled at an at
traction than that which was present at
the polo ground this afternoon. The
officials of the polo club had made prep
arations for strong support from the
Rumson colony. but that which they re-
ceived was beyond expectations. Every
one of the field boxes was filled and cot
tagers from all along the coast attended
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
HER FATHER DROWNED
AS SHE HAD DREAMED
Daughter Moved by Recurring Vision
Visits Morgue and Finds Cap
tain's Body.

NEW YORK. July AFTER gazing a
moment today at the face of her dead
father. Mss Mary Kane, of 1873 Four
tcenth Street, Jersey City, exclaimed.
My dream has come true" and then
became unconscious.
Kane was tugboat captain. Miss
Kane had been unable 10 sleep well re-
Gently. having repeatedly dreamed that
her father had fallen overheard and was
drowned She also dreamed that she
visited the morgue and Identified his
body. Sho told her mother OF the dis
tressing visions. Daily she visited the
morgues in Jersey City and Hoboken
Yesterday Miss Kane found hor fathers
body In parslow's morgue. Hoboken. II
was taken from the North River at the
Lackawanna Railroad dock on Thurs
da-.
Captain Kane is survived by a widow
and four children.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
A CHANCE FOR THE GALLANTs.

In Belgium. as in France, the number
OF 'old maids" is said to be increasing
annually, and IN undue proportion to the
Increase OF the population. The "Frondc"
in calling attention TO this fact, reports
that the walls Of the little towns Of
Ecaussines and Salarug. for some days
before the late Whitsuntide holidays.
were piacarded with printed bills stating
the young unmarried maidens OF the
community intended to give "a gigantic
Vesperbrot." a free and friendly after
noon meal, to the young unmarried men
on June 1, from 4 To o'clock p, m. II
was the sanguine hope Of the gentle hos
tesses that some of the male guests
would not be so ungallant as TO let such
an opportunity pass away without a bold
attempt TO rescue a few damsels from a
life OF single unblessedness. Whether
the feminine stratagem met with any
successes is not stated
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
PARADE At LAYING
OF CORNERSTONE
Program of st. Vincent de PaurS
in South Washington.

The cornerstone laying of the new
Catholic Church OF St. Vincent de Paul.
South Capitol and NJ Streets southeast,
will take place tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock. The Right Rev Bishop Curtis
will oficiate. The sermon of the day
will be preached by the Rev. Charles
Warren Currier, of St. Mary's Church.
Many local Catholic societies. including
the St. Vincent de Paul Society. will
form at St. Dominic's Hall. Sixth and +
Streets southwest, and march in a body
to the scene of the cornerstone laying.
The new church TO be erected IS to cost
$40. 900, and is to be one story in height
and of stone and brick William F.
Bradley & Son will build the edihce. The
Rev J. p. Manley has been appointed
pastor OF the church
Yesterday the order of st. Vincent de
Paul applied TO the District Commission
ers for permission 20 parade on sun
day afternoon. and it was granted. The
society follows:
The first division, consisting Of the
Knights Of St. John. the Ancient Order
OF Hibernians, and the knights OF Column
bus viii form on Sixth Street south
west in the order named, with the head
OF the division at the cerner OF Street
facing south.
The second division, consisting Of the
Holy Name Society OF ST. Dominic's
parish, and all visiting societies of the
Holy Name. will form on E Street south
west, facing east, with the head Of the
division at Sixth Street southwest. The
Catholic Knights and all other societies
not named Will fall in on E Street in
the rear of the above named society.
The third division. consisting of the
Knights OF St. Augustine. St. Cyprian.
St Thomas. and the Society OF ST. Vim
cent de Paul. in the order named. will
form on f Street southwest, with the
head OF the division at F Street facing
east
All the organizations named will be In
their proper places promptly at O'Clock
July 8, when any further order and di-
rections will be issued by the grand
marshal as the occasion VIII make nee
essary. At the rectory the parade will
be reviewed by Bishop Curtis and the
clergy. After passing IN review the col
umn Will countermarch TO the church
where the ceremonies will occur.
4 portion Of the Marine Band. consist
ing of twenty pieces. will head the pro-
cession- James Campbell viii be chief
marshal for the occasion.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
Genuine Sally Lunn.

Genuine Sally Lunn is Southern
bread raised with yeast. II is always
raised. baked and served In the same
vessel-a stone pudding dish. Sift and
warm one quart Of bread -four, and add
TO II a cupful OF warm milk, a cupfuI of
warm water and half cupful OF melted
butter Beat the flour. water and butt ar
together until they form a smooth bat
ter; then add, one by one. four eggs
and finally four tablespOonfuls OF good.
home made yeast or a quarter OF a
yeastcake melted in four tablespoonfils
OF water. Add a tablespoonful of salt
Beat the mixture until il blisters well
and turn IT into a bu'tered pudding dish
TO rise. II should rise six or eight hours
In a warm place until II is two or three
times its original bulk Let il bake for
three quarters of an hour In a moder-
ately hot oven and serve II hot on the
supper or breakfast table.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
WOMAN CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

Mrs. Nettie Catlin. who ran for mayor
Of Hartville, Wyo-. stands as a novel
figure in politics. Although she was de-
feated. the campaign doubtless VIII be a
precedent that will be followed in other
Wyoming cities. The women OF Hart
Vile, not being pleased with the city
government. held a caucus and named an
independent ticket. with Mrs. Catlin at
the head. The race was close one. but
Judge J. J. Hauphaun was reelected
mayor for the third time. No woman
ever ran for mayor in Wyoming before.
Mrs. Catlin is the wife of DR.. George S.
Catlin. prominent mining man. well
known throughout Wyoming and Col
OradO.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE.

This is from the London Lady's Pic
toTial:" What has become OF the
woman's suffrage movement? Another
session has now commenced, and nothing
is heard Of it thus far. so 1t hardly looks
as If much enthusiasm prevails among
those who have been at such pains %
persuade the world that Il Is absolutely
essential TO women's good to possess the
franchise. Even in the colonies, where
progressive ideas are usually taken up
with more feryOr than at home, this
movement is not progressing, for the
legislative assembly OF Victoria has
now dropped the proposal 10 given wom-
en- the franchise in that colony
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
FOR POSTMASTE
Nav Now Attend COnven-
ton in Boston.
MUCH GENE RAL GOSSIP

Acting Postmaster General Wynne has
issued an order granting ten days leave
of absence to all frst-class postmasters
to allow them 70 attend the annual con-
vention Of postmasters at Boston. which
takes place August to Z.
An order also issued by the Acting
Postmaster General. discontinues from
July postofice substations 30 and 40
of the city postoflce.
Some comment has been caused by the
fact that Postmaster General Payne
held conferences in New York on Thurs
day with Senator Kearns. Of Utah. AMI
David Keith, both OF whom hold stock
in tie. salt Lake Tribune" The "Tri-
bune" IS the paper OF which Perry
Heath. ex-First Assistant Postmaster
General. was editor. and IL was thought
that Mr. Payne was consulting the Utah
men 10 learn something about the status
OF Mr.. Heath since his name has been so
unfavOrably mentioned in connection
with the Postoflce scandals.
Senator KeaTns was seen but denied
that he discussed the scandals with Mr..
Payne. saying that he had only a general
talk with the Postmaster General.
Trials in October.
The plan Of trying Upton and McG-eg-
or in Baltimore on July 10 for defraud-
ing the Government in the purchase Of
rural free delivery leather pouches has
been abandoned. and the case will not
come uD until October. The delav was
I -
complicated nature Of the cases. with
the consequent long time needed 70 pre-
pare them thoroughly.
The trials OF all the men arrested in
connection with the Postoffce scandals
Will take place just before the fall
elections. but q Is not thought that
they will have any bearing on the politi-
! cal situation. as the sensational features
| have already become so familiar to the
public that anything revealed at the
! trials IS not apt to change votes.
No Wholesale Reductions.
| At the department no credence fs
given the report current in the West
that all rural free delivery routes sup
! plying less than 100 families are to be
! discontinued or the 81, 500, 600 appro-
priated for the service by the last Con-
! gress 100000 IS yet unprovided foS
| and will be used for new routes. and the
! routes now established will not be dis
turbed except, possibly, in a few fragrant
! cases OF routes established in unfavor-
| able sections.
! Notice has been sent to the Postal
Device and Improvement Company OF
/ San Francisco disseminating the contract
OF the Postonice Department with the
/ company for the purchase Of patented
device for registering the time Of col
| lections from street letter boxes. II if
| claimed that the device has not been q
/ success and that thousands Of them were
I bought but not used. The last order
given was for 10000. but how many O,
these have been delivered could not be
/ learned
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

The SECRETARY Of the Navy and the
Secretary 'of Commerce are the only
members OF the Cabinet who will cele-
brate the Fourth in Washington. Mr..
CorteIyou fis so busiIy occupied in the
organization Of his department that he
has not had time as yet TO mature his
plans for the summer. Mr.. CortelyoC' >
family are also here. Mrs. Cortelyou
being the only feminine representative
Of the Cabinet until the return Of the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Payne from
the Catskllls. where they are spending
q Few DAYS as the guests Of Roswell
Miller. of New York
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
Many Flee
From City.

DeRussy; Mrs. James S. Sherman. wife Of
Congressman Sherman; DR.. and Mrs w
B. Johnston, Mrs. Victor Kaufman and
children. Miss e. V. Leigh, Miss Mary
Mcclellan, Miss Grace Perkins. Miss n.
NJ. sadIer. Miss Helen c. Silliman. and
Mrs. H. E. Silliman, Miss Alice b. Sim
mons. and Miss Elizabeth e. Simmons.