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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
L.esi.lativo I.an.imarl.,.

Some Of the landmarks OF historic
Rooseyelt's administration are: IN Th,
Nnw for the civil government of the Phil.
ippines; (2l. Corporate legislation. chief
Of which Is that creating the Department
of Commerce and Labor, with broad
powers, which. in the nnture of things.
must steadily grow; (3i. Cuban reciproc-
ity. conferring material benefits on both
Cuba and the United States; az, The
treaty and laws that make the Panama
canal certainty; (5l. The law for the
irrigation OF the arid lands of the great
West
Against these accomplished results dur.
ing one administration of the party that
does things. the Democratic party has
nothing TO otter but empty words and
hiGh-soundins promises.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
Per capita Coat Of Government.

Democrats are circulating the state
ment that the per capita cost OF main
tanning the government OF the United
States is greater than in any other one
OF the leading countries This is not
true. In New Zealand, the cost OF gov
eminent to each inhabitant Is highest.
Il is S3S.3S. In Australia 1t is $3.50;
in the United Kingdom. S21.39; in
France. $17.S4: Belgium. SlT.4o; Para.
quay, S17.39; Austria Hungary. SIZES;
Argentina, Si2GS; Cuba, $12.4o; Meth
erlands, S1l.49; Portugal. $11.4J: Spain.
$1,000; Sweden, $9.54: German Empire.
S9.45: Canada, $3.50. In the United
States the per capita cost Of govern
ment Is $7.9T. =.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
pnrlser.. Gn1n nrlck.

Gold Democrats are beginning TO fear
that Parker's gold telegram was gold
brick intended to deceive them. II Par
kcr voted twice for Bryan and free sill
yer and then pretended to espouse the
cause OF gold, what assurance, they ask.
can he give that he viii not change
again TO free silver II he IS elected. With
Bryan in the cabinet as an adviser, the
gold standard could easily be weakened
by any insidious policy that Bryan might
evolve. Free silver will never be dead
issue rs long as Bryan and any OF his
former supporters. like Parker. for In
stance. remain on the political stage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

''If our Opponents came into power
and attempted 10 carry out their
promises 10 the Fiiipino- hy giving
them Independence. and withdrawing
American control from the islands,
the result would be friEhtfni calamity
TO the Fliipinos themselves, and In its
larger aspect would amount 20 an In
ternntionai crime. Anarchy wouid
fotiowi and the most violent anarcfIc
forces would be directed partly against
the civil government, partly against
all forma OF religions and educntIonnI
civilization. Bloody conflicts would
Inevitably ensue In the archipelago,
and juat AZ inevitably the Island.
would become the prey OF the nrst
power which In its own selfish interest
took MP the task we had eraveniy aban-
acknowledgements letter Of acceptance
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
Pretty Girl. Gone Ropnbiiean.

The Washington Star is perfectly right
in intimating that all the pretty girls
have gone Republican when It says:
Better cut ready.made clothing and bet
shelves OF the country store. Rural maid
ems read. the fashion notes aud the aids to
beauty. and the girls with a homemade
look are becoming scarcer.
One of the best pieces Of work OF the
Republican pnrty-fortunately for the
party In power-has been It's building up
Of the rural delivery system. 1t has ae-
complished a tremendous work In the
extension OF the work OF the Postoflea
Department.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

Trust magnates having furnished the
funds to carry on Parser's campaign,
will now be rclegated to the rear. How.
ever, Cord Meyer Of the sugar trust and
other representatives of grasping corpo.
rntions have such hold on the Demo.
cratic candidate that they will continue
TO control him. Their RELOCATION 10 the
rear is merely blind" to deceive the
people. When Parker visited New York
he told his managers he did not wish
his remarks on the trusts .'queered," and
that during the remainder OF the cam
paign the magnates who have been pa
rading and jubilating over his nomina-
ton should be less open in their demon
STATIONS of joy. He further said hc
could not get close TO the people as long
as the trust mnsnates openly shouted for
him. What the judge meant was that
his wealthy sponsors should keep dark"
until after election. when they could
come to the front again.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
YOUNG MAN

Young man. what makes the nation
great9
Not mart or boundary OF state,
Not argosies that sweep the sea-
Ills none OF these that make ua frees
IT'S mono of these that keep as grand.
What Is Il makes and builds the landf
It's You'll
Young man, who Il the eonntry's guider
Who stands her guard on every side1
Not men OF war chat ride the foam.
Nor mountains piercing heavens dome.
Nor rivers rushing 80 the strand.
Who has the sure and guiding hands
lis Youl
Young man, who Is the nations gusrdf
Not sullen gates with cannon barred,
Not harbor mouth or mountain pass
Nor fortresses where warriors mass.
Whom does the nation choose for guardl
Who DER her fate keeps watch and
lis YOU,
SOuns man! Young mani The endless
light,
The endless stress OF wrong and right
Wherein the ballot tells the tale
Is on ngain--you must not fail!
Start right vote right. think right young
man
Who keeps the land Republican,
lis YOU.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
Bryan's Name cheered.

Fort Wayne, Ind, when his audience
wildly cheered mention OF Bryan's name
and remained silent when ParIcr's name
was spoken. Mr.. Towne was once a
leader of Silverites who went to New
York from Duluth, became counsel for
corporations and Is now campaigning In
behalf of the candidate OF the trusts.
Though Towne ostensibly deserted Bryan
FOR business reasons, he Is believed TO
he still an ardent admirsr OF the Ne
braskan
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
canaiaa,e and p1ntforn,.

This years presidential election win
not be won by any formal platform. The
Republican platform Is good, but the Re
publican candidate Is better. The truth
Is Mr.. Roosevelt Is the real platform
for both parties. BE Is the main point
Of attack by the Democrats and the main
form except the record OF the party and
his own
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
Among the reasons given by John S.

Among the reasons given BY John S.
George. a lifelong Democrat and n
nephew of the late Governor r. p. Flow
er. of New York. for declaring his In
tention to vote for President Roosevelt,
IS this:
''The Democratic leaders are making
speeches against so.called militnrism and
imperialism. and they are demanding that
the Philippine Islands be given up and
abandoned. so far as the guardianship OF
the United States Is concerned do not
believe that the American nag should ever
come down from any pole that II Is once
rnised upon.''
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
Nearly An for Roo.evelt.

William f. Crerand. publisher OF the
Textile Trade Journal at 3T2 Broadway.
New York. has just completed canvass
of the trade publications to learn their
attitude towards the national tickets,
These publications are non-pastisan and
ms a rule do not allow political discus
sions TO appear in their columns. Mr..
Crerand's canvass shows that out of 500
OF these publications TOs are for Roose-
welt and Fairbanks.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
Democratic rrininr

The Democratic party processes a
most sacred reverence for the constitu-
ton, yet by nominating an octogenarian
for Vice President II has shown utter
disregard for tho provision OF the con-
stitution which, in case OF the death or
inability OF the President. devolves HIS
duties upon the Vice President. No
party has right TO trihe with great
public interests in that manner.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

July /. 1893. the last year of the
Harrison administration, the public debt
was $1255 per capita for the entire pop
ulation OF the United States. July /.
1897. after four years of Democratic ad-
ministration during n time OF profound
peace. it had increased to S13.55. an In
crease OF one dollar per head for every
man, woman and child in the United
States. That is n fair specimen of Dem.
ocratic Management of public affairs.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

The bill 10 endow agricultural colleges
by land grants and TO establish agricul-
tural experiment stations was introduced
many years ngo by Republican Sena-
tor, Morrill, OF Maine. and was passed
by a Republican Congress and signed by
j Republican President. These colleges
and experiment stations have been OF Inn
mcnse benefit 10 agriculture. They owe
their establishment 10 the party that
does things"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

total deposits $1.9oT.ooo. 900; in 1908 the
number of deposltors had increased to
T.S05,2S and the deposits 10 $2.935,000,
600. an increase in round numbers of
$1,O2S. 100000. As deposits in savings
banks are mainly by wage earners and
persons OF moderate means the great in
crease in the number OF depositors and
the aggregate deposits indicates general
prosperity-the result of Republican poll
icies and administration.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
Judge Parker's attempt to pose MS q

Judge Pnrker's attempt to pose us a
bulwark against Democratic attacks on
the personal honor aad integrity OF
President Roosevelt" IS one OF the hu-
morous incidents OF the campaign. No
Democrat has yet had the temerity to
assail the Presidents personal honor
and integrity" aud none Is likely to make
the attempt while the President Is awake.
business
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

This country Is now In high state OF
prosperity. Never before did ali tho
economic forces work together so united
~ for national welfare and prosperity
as during the last few years. Would L
be wise 20 exchange that condition for
enc NOT merely OF uncertainty bat OF al
MOTT certaIn aisaster2 -
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

"Probably the greatest harm done by
vast wealth 10 the harm that We OF
moderate means do ouraelve. when VIC
let the vices Of envy and hatred enter
Roosevelts speech At Provideuee. K. l., August
23rd. 1904
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
rarrar.,. PrnnhncIn.

A tip 20 Republicans: Don't be scared
by Chairman Taggart's prophecies or
claims regarding the political outlook. In
1894, when he was chairman OF the Dem
ocratic State Central Committee ia In
diana, he claimed the State By 10000
votes up 10 the night before the eJee-
tlon. The next day the Republicans car
ried 1t by 5000 plurality. -
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

The Democratic managers have com.
piled list OF shntdowns OF mills dur.
ing the Roosevelt administration. A
glance at. ftsc list shows that nine-tentbs
of the mills and factories closed were
temporarily shut down for repairs. The
list is a FAKE"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

"The poorer classes of foreign iuit-
crates are used 10 conditions with
which, happily, our work nj en- are un-
familiar" Fairbanks Ia the Senate,
January II. 1898
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
The saxlnr..Rauk re...

In 1896, when Mckinley was FIRST
now there are LOTS. an increase of 10
per cent. In 1896 the number of depositors
In savings banks Hss SOS 494 and the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

One of the incidental benefits OF Re
publican rule is the general improvement
In the condition of the roads trayersed
by rural free delivery carriers. This Il
particularly true in Western States.
where the Improvement was most
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

1t is tho amount Of feed a farmer
can raise Tor his stock and not the nnm-
Der OF acres ranged over that win gauge
his proSt for the year. All things equal.
irrigation lnsures the maximum product
for each aere OF ground.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

Nilsson: i9sv was 4 stzpendous railurc - q
producer of revenue, the Democrats par
~ IN Congress refused 20 amend Il 50
that 4 could produce enough revenue.
The saying. millions for defense. but
not one cent for tribute IA this case
might have been expressed. millions OF
cost 70 the country in increasing deheit
and loss of credit rather than one cent
OF protection 70 any industry ia which
Democratic leaders themselves did not
happen 20 have some personal financial
interest. like coal and sugar"
WHEN NERCA4eLAYED A FID.
DIE WHILE ROME BURNED He
SH0WED NO MORE UTTER IN
DIFFERENCE TO THE INTERESTS
OF HIS COUNTRY THAN THE
LEADERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY IN CONGRESS DID IN
THAT DISTRESSFUL YEAR 1894
WHEN THEY PLAYED PETTY
POLITICS, AND ALSO THE MAR
* EFT FOR SUGAR STOCK. AND
WITH BLIND INDIE FERENCE To
a FINANCIAL SITUATION THAT
WAS ALREADY DANGEROUS.
PUSHED TO ITS PASSAGE A
BILL THAT IN TURN WAS TO
PUSH THE NATION TO THE VERY
VERGE OF BANKRUPTCY.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

Under the lead of the Republican
party nearly all of the time for over
forty years the United States. from be-
Ing third-class power among the ma
lions. has become in every respect frst.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

The NewsYork Herald has printed
facsimile OF Judge Parker's gold tele-
gram. 1t should furnish a companion
piece by printing a fac-simile OF his silver
ballot In 1896 or 1900
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07

The question IS now being discussed al
to whether shadow can occupy space.
Tho answer must be IN the Affirmative
10 those who believe there Is a money
plank Ia the st. Louis platform,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
suppl ENENT
FOR REVENUE ONLY
DEMOCRATIC eol,cY ANo
HowlT WORKS IN PRACTICE.

ii. vvtsoa rarlR Law and Its s.u-
pendous and DIsas.rous -EaiIure.
aa4h -Four Years OF Accompanying
Busiuess Diaaster.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-10-07
From bad 70 worse.

The result OF this haphazard reckoning
on the revenhe was law which never
nr55neod a surplus. Even with its sugar
Epinbrt tax the yield OF the Senate bill.
Il the succeeding year. fell short of the
tiniate OF its authors by no less a sum
l.ha1 $50. 100000. For this exceedingly
lf-timcd characterization, the Democratic
fifts-third Congress Is properly held re-
lponRible for the necessity OF subsequent
Rond issues. 1t is true that both houses
ia added to the bill tax OF two per
ont on incomes over $1,000. aud In a
n rue, indefinite way had reckoned that
IS product of this tax would make good
hslteVer deficiencies might arise from
her schedules. The income tax did not
And the rest OF examination by the
nifed STATES Supreme Court, and no
Aibiic revenue was ever derived from II.
eMMftsr the Income tax was knock
al 1A Supreme Court. and even
be- - fully demonstrated that the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-23

year has brought about radical
transfer Of sympathy. All the romance
and poetry which frosu time imme-
mortal have bcen their heritage have
taken wings.
Now that the secret Of Japan's abil-
ity to crush with Il sudden blow is
known and has been so aptly express.
ed in the single word preparedness,
it is not difficult .to comprehend that
she is able to reap the benefit of that
speedy first stroke by devotion to
detail such MS has never before come
within the observation of man. This
is best eXemplified by the constant
and all embracing tact which is exer-
cised by an army OH the march. This
wise provision Is not the offspring of
sudden imperative need MS 1T arises,
but is the result of long and exhautivc
experiment and training. During the
years when Japan was preparing for
the final adjustment of hcr differences
with Russia it was the chief work OF
her military experts to familiarze the
army with every situation which was
likely TO arise. Both officers and sol
diery were put to the diligent study
of geography single map with all
tile world save eastern Asia blo.te.l
out. Upon this map were distinctly
traced the features of the coming lat
tlctield. No stream was too insigni1-
| cunt to find n place OIL ii, no hamlet
too remote to be brought clearly into
view. All sorts of natural obstacles
were indicated, and forbade streams
md navigable waters We're marked rs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-23
JAPs WERE READY.
WORLD AsToMlsHED AT THEIR
WONDERFUL PREPAREDNESS
History of the Russo Japanese War
Will Rank Among the Most Thrilling
and Epoch-Making Chronicles Ever
Pcnned.

1t was not until the Chino-Japanese
war, writes Joseph Strong, that eau
cnsians began to- suspect that the lit.
tie brown men of the Nikado's empire
We're not like other orientals; that they
were quick-witted, alive to the main
chance and willing to do. Notwith-
standing the object lesson taught the
nations by this wonderfully illuminat-
ing campaign, they We're only aroused
ind not fully Weakened. The western
world soon relapsed into its former
apathy concerning Japan's cfflores-
cence. japan in the meantime contin-
ued to unfold silently: so unostenta-
tiously, indeed, that Russia, who most
of all had reason 10 observe, was
lulled into a fatal lethargy.
1t is interesting to turn back to the
opening OF the present war and re-
view the opinions of those who ex-
pressed themselves as to the probable
outcome of the quarrel Those opin.
ions We're the best Judgment of the
military experts of all nations, but
time has discreditcl them. Some Of
them admitted the naval superiority of
Japan and predicted n temporary sue
cess for the audacious islanders. Not
one of them prosessel to believe that
the land forces of the NIikado would
prove formidable to tl:a Cars well
trained and highly disciplined troops.
The whole void sluddered at The il
evitable disaster which awaited the
little brown men ut their first contact
with the Cossacks of tho Don. Those
Cossacks of the Don' Less than n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-23
Hornscope OF a PRINCE.

Credulous persons who believe in
horoscopes will be Interested in one
published by II Mattino, of, Naples,
concerning the baby prince of Pied
mont.
According to this oracuiar M
nouncement, the future king of Italy
will require close attention and great
medical care in his earlier years. He
will be in serious physical danger, it
seems, at the respective ages Of ten
months ard four years. but will live
IL well cared for.
His destiny begins to take shape III
1918, when he will be IA ysars old. IN
1923, at the age of 10. great change
will take place in his existence" and
in 1927, when be is %, there will be
an event which will have momentous
consequences for himself and for the
italian nation.
The Prince will live, says the ora
Gle, to see the fall of the papacy. and
its reconstruction on reformed lines.
He will also see the downfall of En-
glands great power, and the iinal po'
litical union of France and Italy after
unprecedented disasters to France.
The elimination of Italy's psosperi.
ty will come IN. 1857, when the pres
ent baby-then n King-will be fifty
three years old.-London Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-23
Thanksgiying in 17so.

1t is commonly understood, and fire.
quently asserted, that Abraham Lincoln
was the first President to issue Thanks
giving proclamation, and that he estab-
lished custom to which all his success
ors have adhered. Before that time the
observance of the day was confined
chiefly to the New England States, where
it had been ushered in every autumn
from early colonial times by Governors
proclamations. The common belief Is
essentially true. 1t was not until 1868
that any President proclaimed the last
Thursday in November as day Of ma
tional thanksgiving. Mr.. Lincoln had
nineteen months before designated a
particular Sunday for that purpose.
Yet it should not be forgotten that In
the early days of the republic there were
occasional presidential proclamations Of
this sort. The very day of November
on which Thanksgiving falls this year
Thursday, the 26th-was set apart by
George Washington, in the first year of
his administration, ito be devoted by the
people of these States to the service of
that great and glorious Being Who is
the benefcent author of ell the good that
was, that is, or that will be-" He pre-
faced these expressions by saying that
both houses of Congress, through their
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-11-23
and navIgable waters W

such. This was by no means all. A
far more ingenious and laborious
scheme was devised for the purpose
of making Korea and Manchuris. as
well known to the Japanese soldier as
were the charming valleys of his na-
tive land. Sections of the Asian coll
tinent held by Russia We're reproduced
in Typographical minuteness, and
maneuvers were executed upon these
supposititious ccnters of activity. Thus
the entire surface of the country
which was to be invaded was madc
familiar to the men who were to fight
the battle.
AS further instance OF the extrn.
ordinary foresight and adaptability
shown by this unique people may he
cited the readiness and ease with
which the land forces made the pas.
sage Of the rivers. Every point in the
detail of these often perilous under
taliings was worked out TO its most
definite finish long before the army
set foot on Asian soil. II seems in.
credible, but it is a fact nevertheless,
that the material for making the
bridge across the Taitsc at Liaoyans
was ready to put in place many weelisi
before it was needed. Much Of it, III
deed, was brought over TO the main
land when the army OF invasion
| landed.
This bridge was work which illus
trates admirably the depth and effec
tiveness of japanese resources. 1t wa:
made of boats separable into section:
so carefully fashioned that they corllt
he put into n harmonious whole witt
surprising qulckness The exact loca
ton of the crossing was determine.
before the embarkation of the army
| for Korea. and there WIS cons aGuent'j
neither lack nor ovcrsupply CT MA
terial. The sections We're so small an.
the wood of which they were con
| structed war so light that the.