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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
From the vernni Express.

From the vernni Express.
Rube Oldland, Of Meeker, has
bought up about 600 tons Of hay in
the valley during the past week,
through, Tom Mcneil acting as his
agent. Hay is very scarce around
Meeker and there Is no feed on the
White river range. He will drive In
about 1000 head Of cattle to feed.
The two bar outfit on Bear river, rep
resented by their foreman, Mr.. Ber-
narsl, also purchased about the same
amount in the fall and will drive in a
bunch from Bear river to feed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Snyder 4 Martin moved camp this
week from the Keystone ranch down
to the Hays ranch on Dry Fork.
They have gotten three wolves the
last few days. Snyder has prepar-
alton he puts near his traps of Pc
culiar odor and when q wolf gets q
Whit Of this perfumery he can no
more resist going to the trap than a
tack can resist the attraction Of q
large horseshoe magnet The wolves
are able to scent the mixture for
about four miles-'tis said.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Prom the Denver News.
I Speaking Of strenuous presidents,
Castro seems to be several miles
ahead In the race. Before breakfast
he defeats and slaughters several
thousand rebels. After finishing the
morning repast he sends note Of de-
flance to Germany. Before lunch he
gets on an ultimatum to John Bull
In the afternoon he drills = volunteer
army Of patriotic yenexuelana. Be-
fore dinner he dictates pugnacious
dispatches TO Italy and France, and
winds up the day by indicating what
he thinks Of arbitration. During the
night he arises to squelch some new
revolution. And all the time he Is
rushing around to put new vigor into
an anmmic exchequer.
A jack rabbit hunt by the farmers
and ranchers Of Jaub county, Utah,
In which scores of expert shots from
other parts QS;the state took part, has
just been concluded, resulting In the
slaughter Of over 5000 of the pests.
So numerous have the rabbits be-
come in that part Of the state that
serious injuryshas been done to crops,
and war Of determination was fin
ally decided upon by the farmers in
order to save themselves from ruin.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

J. 8. Darnss Of Lily park was In
town Thursday night and had the
llf-luck while here to lose l9O0-lb
horse from collie. Mr.. Barnes was on
his way out to Glenwood to file on q
desert claim. He 'says the people
that took claims last fall In Lily
park are building houses, bitches,
etc., with the expectation Of holding
the land. -
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

From the Eastern Utah Advocate.
The Monarch Oil Company, OF
which N. w. Clayton Of salt Lake Ii
president, is preparing to begin active
work on It's properties i'll Rio Blnnco
county, Colo. in the spring.
Reports from the Sinking Water
basin near Rangely, Colo, are to the
effect that five boring rigs are opernt-
ing In the field there. Some Of the
wells are now down over two thous-
and feet. Considerable oil of super
Tor quality has been encountered in
stratas, but as yet, not in paying
quantities.
II. w. O'Donnel and Captain Dodds
have returned from White river
where they were in the interest of
the American Asphalt Company.
They will return to White river the
first of the week and some cabins will
be erected on Claims belonging to the
company. They report that some
claim jumping has been going on.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Glen WHdman, the contractor who
did the carpenter work on Bob
Crawfortl's recently erected house in
Powell park Ia certainly Nh artist in
his line. When it comes to fine work
and excellent finish Glen takes sec
ond place for none.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

No child will be permitted
to attend school without he or she
can produce DOCTORS certificate of
vaccination within the last fiyo years
and lettering on the road to or from
school will be positively forbidden.
By order sec. school board.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Frosn the san Miguel Examiner.

Prom the san Miguel Examiner.
News has been a scarce article this
week, and a fellow don't dare publish
very many dreams or he'll be accused
Of lying, and II he publishes any lies
hen be charged with 1t, Of ifhe telis
the truth he might be shot
for ft-so It Is sometimes 4 good
scheme to show wisdom by keeping
your clam closed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

AS Postmaster Sheridan was COM
Ing in from n ride up the river IL few
miles Sunday, his horse slipped and
fell with him. In trying to catch
himself, F. E. in some manner severly
strained the cords In his left leg, max
ing him quite lame for n few days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

H. A. Hiner returned Saturday
evening from ten days sisit with
his parents and friends over at
Hooper. He says with visiting, at
tending dances and kisslng-bees, the
time pasted mighty quick. Perhaps
the klssing-beeY explains the absence
of his moustnclle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

A scientist says that ''if the earth
were fiatteneti, the yea would be two
miles deep all over the world" After
due meditation, a Kansas editor gives
out the following: "If any man il
caught fiattening out the earth, shoot
him on the spot, and don't he too
blamed particular what spot. There's
n whole lot Of us in Kansas that can't
SWIM"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

An extract from tha State Health
Laws will be mailed each resident Of
the town In a day or two. Don't fail
to perass this document HI 1t IL I'M
portant for you to bs posted on the
present quarantine laws. 1t inhy
saye you trouble ind expense.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

DIR, c. f. Cooper Of Denver, stnte
medical Inspector, xns In Meeker on
Wednesday. He heartily endorsed
the steps that had been taken by
Health O0ces French toward stamp,
jnG out the smsll-ppx
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

THU HrRALD wants correspond
ent In every settlement In the county.
II your district Is not represented
and you know Of anyone who would
be willing 70 accept the. position, we
would eateem It ~ = great favor II
ycu would send In his name.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

The first message over the new ca
BILE between San Francisco and Hon
olulu was received ut San Francisco
Jan. at II :08 p. III. 1t WAS 4 formal
greeting from Governor Dole Of the
Hawaiian Islands to President Roose-
welt.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

/. And now II n reported that the
Standard on Company. has secured
control Of the Texas oil fields. Death
to coanpetitlon, Il the motto Of the
tfrst. Composition ia war and that
Is waste. Death to war.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Among Our Exchanges.

p Il
From tho summit County Journal.
Noah was the first man to adver-
tise. He advertised the food and 1t
came all right. The fellows who
laughed at the advertising got
drowned, and It served them right.
Ever since Noah's time tho adver-
tiser has been prospecting, while the
other fellow Is being swallowed up In
the flood Of disaster.
A Breckenridge woman cured her
husband Of staying out late at night
by going to the door when he came
home and whispering through the
keyhole, SIS that you, Willie?" Her
husbands nnme In John, and he stays
home every night now and sleeps
with ore eye open and revolver un-
der his pillow.
I In sizing up the chronic kicker an
exchange says: IF the paper WAS
printed on gold with ink Of silver and
the subscription price only 50 cents
per year some poor deluded specimen
of humanity would kick because
there was not Il diamond set In each
corner of the page, and want the sub
scription price to be only quarter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

From the Routt County Courier.
II John d. Rockefeller don't quit
watering the kerosene he sends into
Craig the Courier will feel 1t Its
Christian duty to reason with him.
We have IN abundance Of water here
alreaxly. s
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

J. VIC, Shepherd Of BufOrd is In
town this week attending commits
siOnera proceedings.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

/ The arinory is being enlarged and
remodled. This IL following out .
suggestion made by Adjutant Cen
eral Gardner during his recent visit
here and II 10 keeping with the
growth Of Troop D.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

The prettiest calendars We have
seen this year have Just been distrib-
ptetl by A. Oldlsnd 4 Co. This en-
terprising firm " never satisfied with
anything but the best.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Some of the employees at the White
House proudly exhibit Christmas
presents they have received from
every president since Lincoln.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Edward Wolcott is out Of the liy-
cry business but will cortipge to run
q feed stable.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

The Chicago University still lacks
r chair which will teach the you'll,
how TO acquire wealth rs fast as Mr..
Rockefeller.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Psstpa4tsr Sheridan staStsd fol
nsnysk ysstsrday. having resolved I
hurFx-up call from that place. s.
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A poem. entitled .sCruelty's EN-
bIsms = h crowded ont this Issue but
will Rppsar pe1t week.
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DIR. ", 7. Kirkpatrick expects to
leave about Februarya for the east.
He will be gone about six weeks aslfl
would like to sec all his patients be-
fore he leaves.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

r. 8. Good Z Go. commenced work
ON their division Of the Mo9at Short
line yestsr9ay.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Numerous papers all over the state
1,ad .'write-ups'' sf their respective
districts In their new years editions,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Mra. Smith and twin daughter
were N town Monday night enroute
from Denver to their home in Craig.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

MES. James Lyttle and three young
SONS left on Monday for an extended
visit with relatives and friends in
Pittsburg, Pa.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Ben Morgan came over from Craig
on Tuesday evening, OH receipt Of the
death of his brothers child.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

The school board announces that
school will open on Jan. 10. This Is
conclusive.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Mckay Itusscy, Of Rifle, WAS here
on business Wednesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Numerous people about town are
gursing lame arms-the result Of
vaccination,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Commission Proceedings.

The board Of county commissioners
are holding their regular quarterly
meeting this week. The business
transacted to date is as follows: y
Bills allowed: Nsss
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

The weather the past week has
been ali that could be desired by the
most exacting.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

H. =, Harp /. again in t':e livery
busin sss. * u,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Mrs, Hawley, wife Of stage driver
tIawley, game up from hey home be-
low White River on Tuesday,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Numerous citizens are busy laying
IN their supply Of ice for the coming
season, The ice is Of good quality
pl,d about IA inches thick.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

r. II. Hall was over from Cnig OIL
Tuesday,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

6on1a OF our correspondents are
evidently taking their holidays this
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

For Ar-t-class saddles go to Hsrtk,
4 Sheets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

L. 4. Wayman Of Pullman, Wash.
was registered vt the Mesker Monday.
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Group.

y. Group.
The peculiar cough which indicates
Group is usually well known to the
mothers Of croupy children. No tiIne
should be lost in the treatment Of II,
and for this purpose no medicine has
received more universal approval
than Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy.
DO not waste valuable time in expert
menting with untT{ed remedies, NO
matter how highly they may be re-
commended, but give this medicine
a. directed and all symptoMs Of Group
Will quickly disappear For sale by
Strehlke Bros, druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

From the Ride ReveiIle.
Jim Simpson returned from Denver
last Monday. He was on the trail of
IN Antler's citizen who Is accused Of
cattle rustling. Jim and Sheriff
Adams landed their man in the
county Jail all right.
Dykes and Dennis, the Rifle bad
men, got unruly in the county Jail a
few days ago and it took u few days
of bread and water to make them
promise to be good.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

H. A. Warner WAS related $is8.0O
on valuation 1902 schedule-over
assessed.
Road viewers were appointed to
view the new road up Miller creek
and report on its acceptance on Tues
day, Jan. ID, 1903. Those appointed
were r. Crawford, s. Martin and l..
l. Devlin. Il. +. FoRDHAM,
County Clerk.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

sand TIE HkRALpto eastern friends.
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All public an setings'are rs yet pro-
hibited.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-14

TWO FIRST-CLASS COAT MAKERS WANTED.
Good prices. NJ. L. Larson, Fargo, N. d.
WANTED, AT ONCE, MAN WITH GOOD REF
ences to handle our business out of town; must
have 800. Ross. 425 Temple Court.
WANTED-BoYs OVER "A YEARS OF AGE 70
run cash. John w. Thomas y Co.
A BUTCHER WANTED-APPLY TO F. W.
Cockburn, Devils Lake, N. D.
WANTED--EXPERIENC GROCERY CLERK.
Cali tonight. 2124 Lyndale av s.
WANTED-FoR UNITED STATES ARMY,
ableboded unmarried men mel. betwsen ages Of q
character and temperate habits, who can speak.
read and write English. For information apply
to recruiting officer. Phoenix building, st.
Paul, or 324 list av s, Minneapolis. Mimi.
ELDERLY MAN AND WIFE WITHOUT FAM
lily to look after summer resort during winter
or longer; must understand to row. Call to-
night only. 2110 9th nv $.
WANTED-A PORTER HAVING HAD BoME
experience waiting on lunch counter. Mercan-
tile Restaurant, 246 Hennepin av
RELIABLE AND COMPETENT BUTCHER FOR
general work; must be good sausage maker.
Call at 404 I'd av s.
WANTED-wHITE COOK ON PRIVATE CAR.
Hayerly, union depot
CLASS BTsHELMAN, FIRST
CLASS pants makeri apply third door, Palace
WANTED-THREE CARPENTERS. r. @.
Richards sol Gath st.
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PARTIES WITH CASH CAN CLEAR REAL Es.
tate for general stocks; match any exchange.
What have you to offer. Write NJ. p. Hobart,
Phoenix Bldg.
RooMING-Ho HOUSES, 9. to l6 ROOMS, $40o to
LOO; walking distance; part on time. Four
room fiat, 5000. Don't wait; buy now. 903
Northwestern building.
FOR sALE-A F1RsT-CLAss, RESTAURANT,
doing good business; the best in northern
Michigan town, $4,000 Inhabitants, selling on
the Iron Post Escanaba,1 Mich
FOR sALE-DRUG STORE; DO you WANT A
fine paying business In good town. southern
Minnesota, at a bargain; don't miss this; write
at once Address AGO, Journal.
I DESIRE PARTNER OF ABILITY AND SOME
means to engage in some legitimate business;
must be hustler. Address Box SOL, Bemldji,
MINI.
FOR sALE--GoOD PAYING PRESERVING
business; well located; modern plant and over
81, 600 untitled orders now on hand; goods in
demand everywhere and have No. reputa-
ton; business well established and has unlilll-
tied possibilities. will sell for $4,000; books
open for. Inspections; principals only. G.. S.
Wilson, 236 w Randolph st. Chicago.
CASH FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE OR Bust
ness, no matter where located. If you de-
sire quick sale, send us description and
price. NORTHWESTERN BUSINESSAGENCY,
Bank Of Commerce building, Minneapolis.
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MINES AND MINING

BARGAINS IN MINING STOCKS. GEO. GIRL.
Ing 4 Co.. Temple Court. Tel. Main 1850.
! any legitin ate competition; my advice IL buy.
Higbee, Getmania Life building st. Paul,
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M1NNEToNKA PROPERTY

SEE OR WRITE A. s. APGAR, EXCELSIOR,
Mimi, for Lake Minnetonka cottages and fruit
farms. Some bargains In sight now.
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BOARD AND ROOM

>.r~>~~~~~~~~-~~~>~~~~~~S~|
Room AND BOARD IN PRIVATE rAMrIY
near electric line station at Lake Harrfet.
Call or Address 2402 W s42d st. N. w. phone.
South 400-L.1. -
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LOANS AND CHATTELs


LOANS MADE ON HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ruRs
In storage and warehouse receipts, at 0ne.half
the usual rates. Monthly Insta1lment Loan
Co., 1875 Guaranty Loan.
RICE LOANS ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL,
property. Charges reasonable. sos Globe bldg.
loans on furniture, pianos or any security.
Large loans speciality. Terms 70 suit Dor
rowess. Lowest prices.
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r SHORTHAND.
-. THE GRAHAM,
YOUNG WOMAN II you have the ambition to
YOUNG MAN become thoroughly equipped
IN shorthand and typewriting and English
Ing from $50 to 500 per month.
OBSERVE OUR RECORD-Each and every
student who has graduated from this institute
Is now holding a responsible position There
are none walking around looking for situations
Z! CAN you EQUAL THIS RECORD? Send
for catalogue.
GRAHAM SHORTHAND AND BUSINESS
/ COLLEGE,
L Dayton Building, ITO Nicollet Av.
Minneapolis. MINI.
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Waste Valuable Time; Bring
wANTED--REAL ESTATE

! CAN SELL YOUR REAL ESTATE, no MAT.
ter where located. New and improved meth
cd. Write forYparticulars. "a. N. Bradbury,
sos New York Life building, Minneapolis.
MINI.
NEW goth CENTURY PLAN Is SELLING REAL
estate; try 1t; over 50U customers on hand ].
A. Walters, New York Fife.
WANT TO PURCHASE $4,000 RESIDENCE.
With large grounds and good location; other
wise will rent fine place for three to 1--WE years.
Pay $50 month. Write full description. Ad-
dress 44OS. journal
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HORSES, CARRIAGEsWAN

oAsH TATD FOR HoHsEs, HARNESSES, BUG.
gies and wagons. Frost 4 Co.. II % ct N.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Improved.

MY CATALOGUE OF HOUSES FOR BALE -
the abandonment issued In America. Mailed
free on application.
Edmund g. Walton, 900 Hennepin Az.
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BOARD WANTED

>~~-~~~~Y-~--N-~---~.~~~
wANTED-S1NGLE ROOM WITH BOARD by
Is young lady; must be centrally located; refer
ences furnished; in replying state price. AGO,
Journal. 5f3.
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HELP WANTED--FEMALE

WE PLACE THIS ADvERTISEMENT AT THE
mead because Cation College stands at the head
OF al business colleges III the state. GA Hen.
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0 o o O o o o o o 90 o I
D CANADIAN LANDS. {
= For large or small Improved or unim- {
D proved) tracts OF land, western Canada, ,
y write Canadian West Land Co., Bank OF
. Hamilton, Chamber, Winnipeg, Can.
0 o 90 o o o o
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE JouRNAL.LuND
Homeseekers Excursion to South Dakota points
Tuesday, Sept. IL. Special rates. Call or
write. Lund Land Agency, 800 LIST nv 8.
Minneapolis.
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1T you WANT A CHEAP HOME ON EASY
payments In fine location I have them. Call
Z aud see me. +. e. Swenson, 614 Bank Of
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We HAVE FEW IMPROVED AND UNIM.
proved farms for sale on easy terms; or will
exchange as part payment for same. w. H.
{ Morse Land Co.. Urookston, MINI.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-06

the legislative service. Instead OF pub
lie Office being a public trust, to
many II vas a private snap. They have
outraged every sense OF honor and
decency, and lave insolently haunted
their corruption in the faces Of the
people.
Duty Of democracy.
While Other cities no doubt have
been as corrupt as st. Louis, and the
officials Of other states as venal as
some Of those in Missouri, 1t is true
that at no time or place has 30 much
official corruption been laid bare as
here. Those who believe in free gov
eminent are looking to Missouri to
see 1t vindicated by a righteous
citizenship. There Is in Missouri a
responsibility for the suppression Of
these evils that the Democratic party
cannot escape. On the Democratic
party the duty rests primarily Of cor
recting this ~disgraceful and shameful!
state Of affairs, because 1t Is the party
in power. The Democracy, IL true to
its high mission must be the party Of
0''i Sbf' " IJ'llI III tIFlb Il6I''CuD
ness. The Democratic party stands for
the sISG:Gst GOOD to the greatest num-
ger. 1t does not matter that cOrrup.
ton exists in Republican states; let
them attend to their house-clean-
ing, while we drive the public plum
dcrcrs from Missouri. The fact that
there are corrupt men in the Republi-
can party in no wise excuse the Dem
ucratic party from getting rid Of those
IN its WI ranks.
The Democratic party Is not a cor.
rupt party; IL ! thought Sc | would
leave it. There are corrupt men in
all parties. No party can be blamed
for corruption unless 1t cOndones cor
ruption in some way. The only rea-
sonable demand upon any party is
first not to elect men Of bad or doubt.
full character and second when such
have by mistake been elected to turn
them out and punish them to the e.