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and there is Bailey the radical. the
iconoclast, the destroyer. One OF
these Baileys says that until we can
obtain constitutional amendment
authorizing an income tax and di-
rect tax on all property we must stick
to the tariff as a revenue producer.
with incidental protection that shall
guard American manufactures against
foreign competition.
Turn we now to the other Bailey.
Earlier in the same speech the Texas
Senator said:
Our Republican friends seem to be
fiercely aroused because we have
dared to say that protection is rob-
berry of the many to enrich the few
ANY law which levies a tax, not for
the purpose of raising revenue to sup
port the government, but for the pur-
pose of compelling an American citi-
zen to pay more for the goods which
he must buy. is a perversion of gov
ernment power and = downright rob-
berry.
"If Congress could raise revenue to
support the federal government by
levying an ad valorem tax of uniform
rate on all the property OF this coun-
try. then the question of free trade
would become debatable one. But
as the constitution stands to-day-and
as it will always stand in this respect.
because 1t would be utterly impossible
to obtain a three-fourths vote of all
the states for an amendment to this
provision-we can never levy a direct
tax without such great inequality as
to render such tax impossible ex-
cept In extraordinary emergencies.
Here, we suspect. speaks the real
Bailey. Here we have the, free trade
Bailey. Any law, mark you. which
goes beyond the purpose Of raising
revenue and compels an American
citizen to pay for goods manufactured
at home higher price than that for
which he could buy similar goods
manufactured In foreign country Is
"a perversion of government power
and a downright robbery" Protec-
ton. according to Bailey. does that,
and hence protection is robbery.
That being the case. what becomes
of the attitude of Bailey No. 1? Will
the Democratic party continue this
perversion, this downright robbery. so
as to afford protection to American
manufacturers against their foreign
competitors? 1t cannot do this. Bailey
contends, without compelling the
American citizen to pay MORE ETC..
without sanctioning and perpetuating
a downright robbery" No; that is
not what the Democratic party will do
when it gets the power tn do any
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counterfeit an interest in this new de-
velopment.
HE had er lot tew say" replied
Sam. "A year ago he offered me Ave
thousand dollars fer my vote. told
him then that | couldn't do business
with him. an he managed tew pass
his bills agin my vote an infloo-ence.
Guess he wants me pretty bad just
now. Last night he raised his price
tew ten thousand"
"'These ordinances are all right an
fer the benefit of the public says this
self-sacrifcing Morris. I'm sorry, AL
derman Rounds he says, that you're
prejudiced agin them. If you'll change
your mind there's six other aldermen
who'll dew the same, an when the
bills are passed ye gifts ten thousand
more"
That's what he said tew me-" con-
tinued Sam, AN | told him that he
was liberal sport. an that I'd take
his offer under consideration an hold
it in abee-ance. Then l asked him
who the six others were who'd follow
my lead. an he told me. The seven
of us gives him a majority"
Was that all?"
II should say not" declared Sam.
81 said tew him, says l. Mr.. Morris.
l knows all these aldermen. an they
are my personal friends. I'm a busi-
ness gent l says. 'havin' been in hoss
tradin' an in the commission business
all my life. an perhaps this game is
right in my line. Suppose contract.
says /. to deliver all these seven
afnr ha 1tn,n nf
eighty thousand dollars: forty per
cent. down in cash an the balance
paid over when the bills Is passed.
Morris thought a while an said he'd
be glad tew dew that. l told him
I'd think erbout it lot an let him
know in few days."
Sam paused and looked keenly first
at John Burt and then at Blake.
II hope you don't think. John" he
said, that I'd any idea of takin' his
offer. /"
Il certainly do not" said John. I'm
simply astounded that Morris has
done the one thing would have him
do. That is a rare piece of good for
tune. Jim. isn't it,"
Its great luck" declared Blake.
with genuine enthusiasm. Under the
stimulus of Sans disclosures he for
got Jessie for the moment. and again
took his position side by side with
John Burt.
81 reckon I know what tew dew"
asserted Sam. I'm tew see these six
aldermen that Morris needs, an then
I'm goin' tew meet him an make my
report. If it's all right he's tew pay
me thirty-two thousand dollars in cash
an put the balance up with some man
that I name. There's three of these
aldermen that Morris couldn't buy II
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Has Been Tried Three Years.

The chief argument against Prest
dent Roosevelt. when boiled down to
its final essence. is that with his mill.
tant and aggressive spirit he is liable
to embroil the country in foreign com
plications. Mr.. Roosevelt has been
president for three years-for three
fourths,. of the period of a full term.
His administration during that time
shows better than any words what
he would do and what he would not
do. What step has he taken in any
foreign matter which his critics would
not have taken? What has he done
to embroil the country in. foreign en-.
tanglements or to imperil its peace?
What policy has he followed which
is open. to criticism? If he is full Of
dynamite would not the three years
give some Observation-Disclosures
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INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.
Annual Exposition at Casper, Wyom'
ina, a Great Success.

Denver. Sept. PA Casper (WyoD
dispatch says: The fourth annual In
dustrial convention and exposition
closed as 1t opened, in blaze of glory.
The sessions of the convention proper,
like every other feature of the big
meeting, were success beyond the
expectation of all.
The program for the last day opened
Wednesday with ball games and mill
tary drills on the parade grounds, and
with speaking and music at conven'
ton hall. At the morning session OF
the convention the following addresses
were delivered:
wyoming, Home Market ii. B.
Henderson.
United States Reclamation Serv
ice," Engineer John L. Field.
"Fifty-five School Teachers OF
Wyoming" T. T. lyman.
"Wyoming's Progress" b. B. Brooks.
This evening the speaking at CON
vention hall was listened to by large
crows that filled every foot of stand
ing room in the big wool warehouse.
1t was pioneer evening.
There was an address on Wyoming
Pioneers" by Judge S. T. Corn: read
ing of poems on Casper and Collins.
heroes of the Platte river bridge. and
a song, Wyoming Pioneers" Reso-
lutions were passed which in sub
stance recommend the action of the
government in establishing forest re-
serves, but reserves should not include
non-timbered tracts which are availa-
BILE for grazing sheep and cattle; hold
that permits should be granted for
grazing live stock on reserves; favor
the building of railroads from the
Union Pacific down the valley OF the
Platte to Saratoga and Encampment.
from Casper to Lander. and through
the Big Horn basin; commend the &C
tion of the reclamation service in be-
ginning work on the Pathfinder and
other irrigation enterprises; recon-
mend the establishment of bureau
of immigration: that the chairman of
the convention appoint a committee.
to be composed of one resident of each
county in the state. this convention to
address a note to the people of the
Etate and the Legislature asking that
the Legislature appropriate sufficient
sum of money to enable the holding
of an annual state fair at which prod
ucts of the range, soil and mine. man
ufactures, etc. can be exhibited. the
state fair to take the place Of the pres
ent industrial convention and to be
conducted by a regular organized and
non-partisan set of officers. and thank
the people of Casper for handsome
prizes offered.
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HE WAS AFTER MORE.
overworked Man Carried Out Bluff
to the Last.

overworked Man Carried Out Bluff
to the Last.
Two brothers. both active, young
business men of this city, went lately
to visit an uncle. short, stout, light
hearted man of 60. who owns farm
up state. They found him loading
hay into a cart. Wishing to impress
his nephews with his agility, he de-
clared he could stack hay as fast as
they could pitch it. The nephews
accepted the challange, threw OF
their coats and when he had mounted
the rack, fork in hand, work COM
menced.
The boys lifted large forkfuls rap
idly and all went well while the body
of the rack was being filed. But when
the load began to settle above and be-
yond the stakes and it became neces-
sary to place each forkful in the prop
err place for binding the mass below
things became little mixed up on
top of the load Still their uncle
yelled out at the top of his voice:
More hay! More hay! Drat IT.
boys. you don't keep me half busy!"
The boys tossed the hay up faster.
and the old mans putting as he str1g-
gled to keep his head above the flood
could be plainly heard. At length.
what with his struggling and his
choking and his being blinded under
the thick coming mass. and the clum-
sy. i'll fashioned manner in which he
had piled the last half dozen forkfuls.
the top of the load slid OFF upon the
ground and the old man with 1t.
Hello. Uncle Sam. what are you
down here for?" asked one Of the
nephews.
Down here for" gasped the old
man. struggling up from the choking,
binding pile. why, consarp yer lazy.
good for nothing pictures. I've come
down after more hay!"-New York
Press.
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CHAPTER XIV.
On Thin Ice.

Blake found ready excuse to call
on Gen. Garden. The pronounced ac-
tivity in L. & o. served as a pretext
for an evening visit to the Bishop resi-
dence. Blake was greeted by the old
banker with dignified cordially. and
his heart beat high as Jessie frankly
welcomed him.
Under the witchery of her presence.
James Blake wondered that he had
hesitated for a moment to risk life
itself to win her. What was friend
ship. loyalty. fame or fortune in the
balance with one smile from the wom-
an he had learned so suddenly to
love? His whole being thrilled with
keenest joy as he felt the faint clasp
of her hand, and his ears drank in the
melody of her voice.
Papa was saying at dinner that the
market had taken decided turn, and
that he thought you would call this
evening"" said Jessie. HE felt so GER
tain of it that We postponed theater
party. You are to be congratulated.
papa, on your intuition"
Il am the one to be congratulated"
said Blake. with smile and bow.
Dut Snouiu preface MY seh-iehcith
tions with an apology for the infor-
mality of my call. If Gen. Garden
will stand sponsor for my plea that
business exigencies cover multitude
of social improprieties. l may hope
for forgiveness; and, If forgiven, l
warn you that | shall commit the of.
fense again."
A delicate flush suffused !essie's
face and frightened the radiance OF
her eyes.
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exile, Sam. Until an hour ago Jim
was the only man in New York who
was acquainted with me. But I'm
filing away prison bars, and you can
help me, Sam"
II can help your" echoed Sam. you
lust call on me fer anything except
murder-an' might manage that"
Blake had been singularly quiet.
but he Joined in the laugh which fol-
lowed, and left the room to order the
proposed refreshment.
Jim amt lookin' WELL" said Sam.
sympathetically. Looks sorter peaked
like; don't you think so. John?"
"I noticed that this morning and
told him So" John replied. He has
been under a severe strain for weeks.
and possibly the change of climate
doesn't agree with him. I'm going to
send him into the country for few
days. He is entitled to a rest. and
there's no reason why he shouldn't
have it. Jim and have been through
many hard fought engagements to-
gether, but at last a decisive victory
is in sight. Do you know Arthur Nor
ris?" he asked abruptly.
You bet l do; but he don't know
me except as Alderman Samuel L.
Rounds. Why dye ask, John?"
Blake returned and took a seat near
Sam.
"Our firm is interested in the ordi-
nances submitted to your Board, by
the terms of which new and amended
franchises are proposed for the Cos
mopolitan Improvement Company be-
gan John. Il have studied the record
of the proceedings, and find that you
spoke and voted against these bills
when originally proposed and passed.
Do you mind telling me. Sam, what
YOU know of this matter? Can you do
so without violating your trust?"
You bet l can; an ! know lot"
declared Sam. Il was comm over to
tell Jim, anyhow, an l reckon l know
what you are after. There's no use OF
my tellin, We erbout this fellow Nor
ris. He's nothin' more er less'n.
high toned thief. He owns, or thinks
he owns the Board of Aldermen. Per-
hans he does, but to my way of think
in he's likely to be fooled. There's
or lot of new members who are agin
him. an some of the old ones that ne
bought before want ter be bought
agin. an they have raised their price.
Morris was tew my house las, night.
Saw John, wonder what he'd think
If he knew I was in your office now?
harmed IL this amt funny world.
what did Morris have to say
asked Blake who did not need to
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Parker's Speech Boiled Down.

AS condensed form of Parker's
speech of acceptance the following Is
about as good as any yet issued:
II am for tariff reform, but l
couldn't do anything to reform 1t dur
ing the single term 1 should remain in
office, because the Republican Senate
wouldn't let me. am against the
trusts, but think that there are
enough of antitrust laws now and
the common law is sufficient to meet
any new requirements: therefore.
don't worry over the idea that l would
disturb business conditions. AS for
labor disturbances, they are all right
in one place and wrong in another;
capital is also right and wrong: there
fore, capital and labor have no rea-
son to worry over my election. In re-
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he offered each of 'em the whole lump
sum. an l can handle the others"
THAT is all right so far as 1t goes"
interrupted John Burt, but Morris is
shrewd enough to demand positive
pledges before paying over any such
amount of money. You should have
your aldermanic friends sign and exc
cute written promises to support these
bills. and keep certified copies of the
same. These agreements will not be
binding, legally or morally. l will
consult my attorneys in this matter
and let you know the best methods of
procedure"
"All right, John; anything you say
goes with me-" laughed Sam. When
shall I drop in agin?"
early tomorrow morning." replied
John. 'Send word to Judge Wilson.
JON. that I shall call on him this even
lug"
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CHAPTER xxlI-continued

S6Af EN- ANii-(ontinueo.
John Burt had seated himself at his
desk, which he was putting in order
Surprised at Sans positive state
ment he turned quickly. He saw
Blake standing by the door. A
shaft of sunlight fell full on his face
His hand was on the knob. and he
stood motionless as II riveted to the
floor. There was that in his express
sion and attitude which challenged
John Burt's attention.
Students of psychological phenom-
ena may offer an explanation OF the
impalpable impression received by
John Burt in that moment. His was
the dominating mind; Blake's the sub
jective. BY that mysterious telepathy
which mocks analysis and scorns de-
scription message passed to John
Burt. He yet lacked the cipher to
translate it. 1t dotted no definite
warning and sounded none but
vague suspicion, but the vibration.
though faint. was discordant.
John Burt glanced at Blake and
turned to Sam.
You surely are mistaken, SAM he
said. miss Garden is abroad and
will not sail for New York for several
days"
"Is that so?" Sam ran his fingers
through his red hair and looked puz-
zled. That's mighty curious! I've
got an eye like hawk, an I'd a
sworn it was her. 1 met her once or
twice when she was here before, an
thought sure It was her l saw yester-
day. Must be wong. though. Guess
n-i, tr1o
ye amt seen her yet, John? Ill bet
she'll be plumb glad tew meet you.
We was talkin' erbout ye the last time
l saw her. That's two years ago She
hadn't forgot ye, John"
Blake closed the door and Sam
turned at the click of the latch.
why. here's Jim! Well, well. well!
Here we are all together. Thought
wouldn't know John, didn't ye?
knew him the moment he spoke.
didn't 1, John? And SO old Rocky
Woods has turned out the great firm
of James Blake & Company! l want
to congratulate both of ye. Are ye
all through work? Let's go somewhere
where we can have somethin' in honor
of this mee-mentous occasion. Come
on. boys, it's my treat"
Many thanks for your invitation.
Sam, and I'd like to accept it. but it's
hardly safe" said John. I'm a few
weeks I hope to enjoy your hospital
ity and to extend mine. but until that
time / am John Burton and you don't
know me. Sit down, Sam, we wish
to discuss a business matter, or per-
haps more accurately speaking, a
political one. Jim, send one of the
clerks out for a magnum. and well
drink Sans health here. I'm still an
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cb,moion,. Father Will Preach.

Pueblo. Colo, Sept. 2S.-Within the
next day or two it is expected that
Mr.. Jerries. the father of the famous
prizefighter. will assist in series OF
evangelistic meetings to be held in
this city by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Futer.
It is stated that a number of years ago
Mr.. Jefrries contributed all of his
property, amounting to about 100000.
to the cause OF Christianity. and that
since that time he has devoted his life
to non-sectarian religious work.
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Let It BE Discussed.

The issue is squarely dra&n in our
platforms. II the country abandons
protection, as the Democrats would
have it. the evils of free trade would
follow. Business would be upset. and
the experience of 1893 would be dupli-
Gated. The Republicans need not fear
the resuscitation of the tariff issue.
Let 1t be discussed. and the disad
vantages of change will be apparent
to the great mass of the American
voters.-Keene IN. HI Sentinel.
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Pay Of Machinists.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Secretary
Morton has addressed letters to vari-
GUS large Industrial companies
throughout the country. asking them
for information about the pay their
machinists receive. the classes into
which they are divided, the amount Of
piece work done. the premium paid for
overtime work and other matters
about the employment OF the men.
The machinists at the navy yard at
Washington have asked for increased
pay and the investigation by the sec
retary is IL the interest OF this request.
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win Agree With the President.

Who among our workingmen is will
ing to favor a tariff change which
would reproduce in the country the
stagnation, idleness and distress of
the years following 1893? What work
ingman does not see the wisdom of
a protective policy which maintains, a
higher average wage in the United
States than that which obtains in Eu-
rope? Our myriads of industrial
workers will heartily agree with the
president that tariff readjustment,
when made.~ must maintain and not
destroy the protective principle
Toledo Blade,
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Told by a Tenor.

Ellison Van Hoose. the tenor. tells
this story of himself:
"Once. when travelling in Germany,
I visited Bonn and looked up all the
Beethoven relics I could find. I be.
came intensely interested. and at the
home of the master the guide was
put to it, as we say. to answer all my
questions concerning the man and the
mementos.
"'Oh.' he replied, nonchalantly, he
didn't amount to much. He was c,iy
ten.r.
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WHAT OTHEY MEAN?
DEMOCRATS ARE sTRAoDLINo ON
THE TARIFF QuEcTIoN.
Bailey of Texas Says Protection is
Necessary, but Declares that 1t Is a
Perversion of Government Power
and a Downright Robbery.

In his speech in Brooklyn Aug. &c
Senator Bailey of Texas said:
1T is the drivel of an idiot to talk
about any party in this country pro-
posing to repeal all tariffs and to es-
tablish free trade. With the expendi-
lures of the federal government al
ready so enormous as to stagger the
imagination. and growing greater
every year under the reckless ex-
travagance of those now in power.
they cannot hope to materially reduce
the present rate of duty
"Under the necessity of raising rev.
enue to support the government. the
Democratic party will continue to levy
tariff duties. and it perfectly under
stands that those tariff duties will af-
ford a protection to American manu-
facturers against their foreign com
petitors."
Standing alone, this would class as
a moderate, sane and reassuring state
ment of the Democratic attitude and
intention regarding future changes in
our tariff system. To be sure, 1t is
rather hard on some of Mr.. Bailey's
brother Democrats, like Champ Clark
and Bourke Cochran. who have in
,ervid oratory again and again
vowed their detestation of any and
Ill custom house restrictions or
charges. But that is another story.
Messrs Clark and Cochran are told
hat they have been talking the
irivel of an idiot" and they must deal
With Joe Bailey accordingly.
We are, however. just now consid-
,ring Bailey all by himself. There is
much to consider. There is Bailey the
moderate, the sane. the reasonable.
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kansa. shop. Reduce Force.

Topeka. Kan. Sept. 23.-The Rock
Island laid on nearly 1000 men in Kan
sas yesterday to reduce operating ex-
penses. OF these 500 are from the
Rock Island shops at Horton. which
are practically closed down. and tire
from the ballasting and sec
lion gangs
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wino. That Flop Awry.

II the two wings of the Democratic
party could be made to flop with some
sort OF unanimity. the party would
hook more like party and less like
a lop-sided hen trying to cross the
road in front of an automobile
Washington Times.
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kino Peter Crowned.

Belgrade. Servia. Sept. 23.-Peter
Karageorgevitch was crowned King OF
Servia Tuesday. There were no hos
tile demonstrations and no attempts
to carry out the numerous threats
against the new Kings life.
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gard to the money question. I sent
telegram. and really that's all there is
to say about it."-Jersey City Jour
nal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-13
The Pig In a Chariot.

Vanity is the cheapest trait in the
deportuIent Of oStentdtiOus philanthro-
py. Its motives are selfish. Its charity
Is stamped like fraudulent silver-ster-
ling until it is scraped. A poor man or
woman opens purse and heart and
shares what can hardly be spared. It
Is as if one were grated to save the
life of a fellow man. No bells ring, no
Journalist fatters, no clergyman
crows, no university decorates. A rich
man gives a little from the surplus Of
his plunder A pandemonium Of ap-
plause rends the air. The people call
for throne. AS Well place a pig in q
chariot and drive it through columns
Of cheering crowds, with a regiment in
advance and regiment following.
And let the Goddess of Liberty sit be-
hind this pig, like slave Of the orient,
shading the pigs eyes from the SUN
with fan fashioned out Of the Ameri,
can flag s.-Schoolmaste
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-13
xtending Vacations.

The United States senate has passed
bill providing that after the date Of
the passage of the act thirty days an
auai .eave of absence with pay be
given employees OF the government
printing Office exclusive of Sundays
ard legal holidays. Existing laws re-
hating 70 the granting Of annual leave
with pay to clerks and employees !r
the executive departments shall apply
70 clerks and employees Of the govern
ment printing Office who are paid an
nual or monthly salaries.
A letter vas read from the public
printer stating that the employees un-
der the existing law are given twenty
six working days leave with pay, the
bill 10 make TIE leave thirty days The
provision relating to annual or month,
y salaries VIII affect l75 employees
The h.G WAS passed without debate.