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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
PROMISE OR THREAT?
Danger of Continuing the Republi.
can Program of Fxtravagance.

President Roosevelt in his letter OF
acceptance said among other things.
I'VE believe that the progress we
have made may be taken rs a measure
of the progress we shall continue to
make if the people again intrust the
government of the nation to our hands.
We do not stand still"
Considering this statement as sincere
and believing that what has been done
is merely a measure of what will be
done, what will be the effect upon the
United States Army? If what has
been done is the measure of what is to
be done, then the army, which now
costs three times as much as when the
Republicans regained power, will cost
three times as much in the ensuing
eight years if the government of the
nation is continued in Republican
hands.
In other words. the army. which in
1897, cost 500, 100. 344, cost S7OOIO, 300
this year, and if this progress may be
taken as a measure of the progress"
which will follow. eight years from
now the army will cost S210,O0OOOO a
year.
The cost Of the navy, which has also
tripled, may. under Mr.. Roosevelt's
promise Tor threat, triple again. Eight
Republican years have raised its an
nual cost from $33 ,OO3. 234 to sos, OO5.-
40. Eight more years of the same
sort of extravaganza should naturally
bring its cost up to about S3O0,00O,000.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
HOPE FOR WEST VIRGINIA.

w. E. Chiffon. eX-Secretary of the
State of West Virginia, and who served
as Chairman of the Democratic organi-
cation in his State when it gave its
electoral vote to Cleveland, was a call
err at National Democratic Committee
headquarters last week.
While West Virginia must be con-
sidered debatable State" said Mr..
Chiffon, ''there are many good reasons
for believing we shall carry it in No
vember. The platform and the candi-
dates of our party are very acceptable
to our people, and ex-senator Davis
for many years has been one of the
most popular men in the State. The
principal thing we shall have to fight
is the tendency of the Republicans to
poll illegal votes, especially among the
negroes, but 1 believe we shall be able
to overcome this with the precautions
we are taking for vigilance"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
THE STRENUOUS EXAMPLE,

President Roosevelt has succeeded.
perhaps beyond his expectations, in
arousing the fighting blood in the Oys-
ter Bay populace. They had invited
the Stamford Comm baseball nine to
play a friendly game with them, but it
turned out that the Oyster Bayites
were too strenuous, and instead Of bat
ting the ball soon commenced to bat
the StamfOrdites. A pitched battle en-
sued, knives were used, blood flowed
and the wounded covered the field. The
safe and sane people of Oyster Bay
and vicinity are debating whether the
strenuous life" should be preached so
constantly to their young men as to
stir them up to battle with their neigh
bOrS and guests.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
A RATHER POOR COMPARISON

Alleged statistics" being circulated
by the Republican Campaign Commit
tee assert that there has been no very
considerable increase in the cost of Iiv-
ing as compared to the wages earned,
and one of the comparisons made is
with regard to building materials. II
is shown that while bricks have in
creased 3O.3 per cent. putty has de-
creased 30 per cent. This it is con-
tended is an offset, but a contractor
hguring on the construction of a house
would hardly be willing to offset the
increase in the cost of bricks by the de-
crease in the cost of putty. Many
other such comparisons are made in
the schedules furnished from the Ma
tional Bureau of Labor.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
r. SHEPARD'S EXPOSURES.
Democratic Proportions of Prosper
tty Far Exceed Republican Pre-
tensions

Republican Prosperity" Talk.-Shall
we take the increase in total manu-
features, which is the glory of the pro-
tectiOniStS? We have not the official
figures before 1850, which would, no
doubt, show enormous proportional in
creaseS. Let Us, as we must, begin
with 1850.
The Democratic increase for 1850
1860 was from 81 ,019,0O0 to 81 49,, O0O-
600. OF at the decade rate of 81 per
cent. But in 1S90-190O the Republican
and ''prOtected' increase-allOwing the
abnormally high prices of 19OO-was
from $9,372, 100000 to $13,O39, 100000.
or ut the decade rate of only 39.2 per
cent. Is it not significant that, while
the total manufacturing product in
creased in 1S90-19O0 by 50 per cent,
the increase in wages and salaries paid
employees was from only S2,2S3 O00, 900
to 81, 135, 100000, or at the decade rate
of 1913 per cent, being only one-half
the ratable increase in the manufac-
turing output? So it is to be noticed
that, while population increased in
1S5O-1S6O by 30 per cent. the increase
in manufacturing output was 81 per
cent, or % times the rate of popula-
ton increase; but that the population
increase from 1S90-190O was 21.S per
cent, while the increase in wealth was
81 per cent, or only 1.S1 times the
population increase. indeed, in what
ever just way the figures of even man
ufacturing growth are treated they
tell for the period of Democratic rule
and greater economic liberty.-Edward
NJ. Shepard, of New York.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
DEMOCRATIC GAIN IN MAINE.

While from Republican quarters the
election held recently in Vermont was
given considerable prominence as indi-
eating the way ''the cat will jump in
November, the Democrats attached but
little Importance to it, nor did they
figure upon the election held in Maine
last Monday as a weather vane, yet it
was with feeling of some elation that
the Democratic hosts received the an
nouncement that Notwithstanding a
full vote had been polled in Maine, the
usual Republican majority in that
State had been considerably reduced.
This would at least tend to offset the
claims being made by Republican pa
pers and party managers, if it indicates
nothing else.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
CAMPAIGN LIE NAILED.
Effort to lniure Parker, in Ulster
County, Completely Destroyed.

The campaign liar is abroad He be-
gan his work in Judge Parker's home
district by circulating a lie through
Ulster County. 1t purported to be a
statement made by Judge Parker as to
the wage an unskilled laborer was en-
titled for days work. But the false
hood was soon dissipated. The lie was
ruined by elaborate details. The en-
brOdery to make it circumstantial
proved too much. 1t brought out a
sworn denial by those whose names
had been dragged in. The affidavit
reads rs follows:
Emery Freer. Samuel E. Mott and
Louis Booth being severally duly
sworn say. and each for himself says.
that he has read the article published
i'll the Globe and Commercial Adyer-
tiser. of New York. of date of Septem-
Der 9. 1904. wherein it is stated that OH
Saturday morning in the year 1902. at
the store of Emery Freer in Esopus.
while several residents of that place
were discussing the rate of wages that
should be paid for unskiIled labor.
Judge Parker said: II think dollar n
day is enough for any man. provided
that his work is steady. Any man can
live on that. and that is all unskilled
labor is worth. I am sorry that I have
to pay more than that, and wouldn't if
we had better supply of labor there
abOutS."
We note particularly that the article
so published states 'on the day il
question a crowd of men We're there.
There were Emery Freer. Sam f. Mott,
who runs the butcher shop and livery
stable: New Booth, the barber; Carl
Wismer. who is now baggage handler
in the West Shore station in Kingston.
and several farmers from the vicinity,
who were in the village for their Satur-
days trading"
We and each of lis. the said Emery
Freer, being a Democrat. and the said
Samuel e. Mott and Louis Booth, Re-
publicanS. depose and say as to the
statements in said article:
First-That we are the identical per-
sons named in the article. and in whose
presence Judge Parker was alleged to
have made said statement.
Second-That no such conversation
ever took place. either at the store of
Emery Freer or any other place, and
that Judge Parker never made the
statements attributed to him at Freer's
store or any other place to the knOwl
edge Of either of us.
Third-That the statement is false in
substance and in fact.
Fourth-That to our knowledge Judge
Parker. since he has resided in Esopus.
has paid the usual and going rate of
wages to all the men employed by him
on his place.
In addition the said Emery Freer for
himself says that he has frequently,
during the absence of Judge Parker,
paid the Judges employees: has time
and again cashed checks given to said
for wages. and on his knowl-
edge says that Judge Parker has al
ways paid the going rate of wages to
all men employed as day farm laborers
ON his farm, to-wit. from $50 to SITE
n day, and that the statement to the
contrary published as aforesaid is un-
true and absolutely without foundation.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
CHEAP CHARGE.
Judge Parker Beyond and Above
Control by Special Interests

Ex-senator James X. Jones, of Ar
kansas, late Chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee, joins Mr.
Bryan in unqualified praise of Judge
Parker. Mr.. Jones recently said of
the candidates:
Judge Parker is recognized every
where as an able, incorruptible states
man, and if he sIould be elected Presi-
dent there would be no fear at any
time of the business interests or pros
perity of the Nation being disturbed.
1.-The cheap and contemplate charge,
intended to injure Judge Parker, that
he is dominated or controlled by cor
rupt Wall Street elements is, beyond
all doubt, absolutely false. If he is
elected, he will resOlutely enforce the
laws against all illegal combinations
and under his administration no preda-
tory Government favorites will be shell
tered'
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
DANIEL NOT DOUBLING.
Virginia's Senior Senator Entirely
Hopeful Of the Prospect.

Eloquent Senator Daniel, of Virginia
was one of the numerous statesmen
who called at Democratic Headquar-
tiers this week. The Senator, like all
the other callers, takes very hopeful
view of the situation. He said:
AT no time" said Senator Daniel.
have l ever doubted the election of
Parker and Davis. To-day the chances
are better than ever. Reports that 1
have received from every part of the
country, especially the doubtful States
show that Democratic prospects are
Frightening. 1 feel confident that New
York, New Jersey and Connecticut will
go Democratic and. that we will get
enough votes in the Middle West to
insure Parker's election"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
RECKLESS EXTRAVAGANZA,
Presentation of Figures Likely TO
Startle the Most Ardent Apelo.
eist of the Party of Waste.

The Magnitude of Recent Republican
Extravaganza in the Administration of
the Government which are given here
with are conied from the official rec,
Ords of the Secretary of the Treasury
and are therefore. beyond dispute.
President Roosevelt assumed office
September II. 1901. and as soon as he
became firmly established in power
and control. it will be observed. in
creased expenditures began. The total
expenditures. actual and estimated. for
the four years of his incumbency ag-
gregated S2.641. 72S.O191S, which is
S211 .407. 62S.S9 greater than the four
years of Mckinley. though he conduct
ed the Spanish War. and SSS3. O24,
1920 greater than the four years Of
Cleveland. In the first full fiscal year
of Roosevelt 1903 expenditures eX-
ceeded those of the first full fiscal year
of Mckinley 0S9S) by S1O7.942, 24S. SO.
and in the last full fiscal year of
Roosevelt Q9O5) expenditures, as esti-
mated by the Secretary of the Treas
ury, will exceed those of the last full
fiscal year of Mckinley Q90D by $780,
S75.66O25.
The last year Of Mckinley exceeded
his first by S75.392. O5257. while the
last year of Roosevelt will exceed his
firstyearby 1874. 4335, sol SO. or the total
increase of 1888. ,SO2.75 for the four
years of Roosevelt as compared with
the four years of Cleveland, the nota-
bic increase. exclusive of the postal
service, is, in round numbers. S1G0OOO,-
600 in the civil establishment. S231,-
100000 in the naval establishment. and
S2S4.O0O.O0O in the military establish
ment. The total cost Of the military
establishment. exclusive of pensions,
during the four years Of Roosevelt, eX-
ceeds that of Cleveland by $4,000 600.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
FRYE'S HOME DEMOCRATIC.

Lewiston. Me-. the home of Senator
Frye, and for man. years the home of
Nelson Dingley. author of the present
tariff. is one of the bright spots in the
old pine Tree State. At the recent
Maine election Lewiston gave a large
Democratic majority, although it has
usually given a larger one for the Re-
publican tickets. Biddeford, Saco and
Waterville. which, like Lewiston, are
manufacturing cities, where thousands
of men and women are employed in
protected industries. all show heavy
Democratic gains. In Biddeford and
Saco more than 5000 persons are en-
ployed in cotton mills and 1900 in the
manufacture of cotton mill machinery.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
SHRINE OF THE DEAR PEE.PUL

The Los Angeles (Cal) Times, which
devotes considerable space to lauda-
tons of President Roosevelt and de-
tends him from the charge of being
friendly to the trusts, contains in its
editorial columns of recent date an edi-
torial severely arraigning the Standard
Oil Company. 1t refers to the offices
of the company at No. % Broadway,
New York, as the shrine at which the
dear pee-pul are permitted to lay their
golden offerings, sometimes at the rate
of $36, OOO 900 year, if recent accounts
are to be relied on"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
SUME SNAIL Bills
Few "Unconsidered and TriGlpg'
Items of Cost of Playing Role of
World Power.

World Power.
The following figures represent ap-
prOXimately the cost of the Philippine
experiment to date:
Paid to Spain fer the islands, 800,
100000
Paid to the friars to abandon their
lands and rive title to tie United
States, 1928. 1000.
Cost of the Army above normal from
1899 to 1908 inclusive. SjOOOOO,OOO.
Cost Of patrolling Philippine waters
and miscellaneous expenses of the
fleet, $25,0O0.OOO.
Expenses of the Philippine Commits
sion. two budgets, $780, 600
Cost of transport service. $4,000, 600.
The foregoing figures are from off
cial sources, and only one of them.
that of the expense of the transports.
is estimated. Here is total outlay of
$500, AS, 900. ana we have only just be-
gun to play the role Of world
power"
This colossal sum, moreover, repre-
sents only the actual and direct ex-
penditures of public money in and for
the Philippines, and takes no account
of the enormous increase in the cost of
maintaining the Army and Navy. which
has been rendered necessary by the
Rooseveltian policy of being prepared
to lick all creation"
Reliable statistics show that from
1898 to 1887. both inclusive, the Navy
cost $152, 553,452: and from 1899 to
1908, inclusive. the cost was 1890, S23,-
412, or almost double. The average
annual cost of the Army during Cleye-
lands second administration was $46,-
100000. Since 1899, under Mckinley
and Roosevelt, the average annual cost
has been 100000.
1t costs money to maintain colonies
and play the bully among the nations.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
WHERE 100000 WOMEN VOTE.

The Republican National Committee
has sent Mrs. J. Ellen Foster to do mis-
sionary work among the 100000 women
who are eligible to vote in Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah and Idaho. Mrs. Eos
ter will find that the women of these
States are able to take care of them
selves. There are one or two local is
sues there which appeal strongly to
lovers of freedom and fair play, both
males and females, and Mrs. Foster, a
professional ''spellbinder," of New
York, will discover that they are IN
like any issues that she has been ac-
customed to harp upon under the di-
rection of "Tom" Plat and "Ben"
Odell.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
With calmness and confidence. ve

With calmness and confidence. Ee
await the peoples verdict.
If called to the office of President. I
shall consider myself the Chief Magis-
trate of al: the people and not OF any
faction. and shall ever be mindful OF
that fact that on many questions OF
National policy there are honest differ
ences of opinion. 1 believe in the pa
triOtism. good sense and absolute sin
cerity of all the peoDle. l shall strive
10 remember that he may serve his
party best who serves his country best
If it be the wish Of the people thai
I undertake the duties of the Presi
dency. I pledge myself. with Gods
help, to devote all my movers and en-
ergy to the duties of this exalted office.
Very truly yours
ALTON B. PARKER.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06

"Speak softly and carry big stick"
Was ever more potent suggestion of
a sneaking brute?
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06

Apropos of Roosevelt's letter:
Whoever does these boots displace
Must meet Bombastes face to face"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Freedom
Too Late for Last Week. J

Too Late for Last Week.
Mr.. Vandewater. JOIN and George
McKowen, assisted Mr.. Alexander on
his barn last Monday. B A. Vanhorn
is boss carpenter.
There was a large crowd at Iowa
Union last Sunday to the convention
Ollie Whitney and lady friend at
tended the convention last Sunday.
A Mr.. Crawford is huSking corn for
Mr.. Alexander.
Frank Holard visited at Mr. Wher'
rvs last Sunday.
Miss Roberts visited at Mr.. Foglc-
mans last Sunday.
Archie Wherry and Miss Goddard al
tended Sunday school at Labelle last
Sunday.
George Bump is building a new
| UOuSe On Ills ldliu'
Mrs. Whitney is visiting her daugh-
ter Mrs. Carpenter of Woodruff, who
has a pair OF twin girls.
II. Legrande Shelle1 corn for Mr.
Barker last Tuesday. JAYHAwKER.
FREEDOM, November 3Oth.
Fine weather for huSking corn.
Some of the farmers are done kusk-
ilg,
Mr.. and Mrs. MahIon Smith TOOK
dinner with T. s. Barker and family
Thanksgiving day.
Preaching at LaOelle has been changed
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

Mr.. A. ID. Rumbaugh Shelled corn
Saturday the Portiner boys doing the
work.
Mr.. Herman Harms Of Narka, Kan
sas, visited with II. ii. Clark last
week. He stated that he would locate
here if he does not see any place that
is better OF course we think that
it would be, impossible to find better
place than Phillips county.
A jolly crowd spent Sunday at Plum
mer. The school house was fined TO
its capacity.
A lady's shoe was found in the road
between E. l.. CoOmes and f, IL.
Clark'S the person owning property
will Gnd it at the latter'S home.
Miss Stella Lloyd Surdayed with
Miss Nora Merrliield
Miss Bessie and Elsie Coomes Sun
dayed with Miss Fay and Clara Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs Eber Wolf and Miss
Lola Myers, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. II. +. Palmer and Son.
Mrs. Will Halbert, Mrs. Bert HaSS.
Ter and the two Mrs BartOnS chatted
with Mrs. Charlie HasSler Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haitert spent
Sunday with MIR, aud. Mrs Bert llass-
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs Q. A, Hasser spent
Sunday with Mr. James Morgan'S.
There was a dance at Henry Roses
last Friday night. The particulars
were NOT learned.
Mr.. W. r. TIalbert and family spent
Sunday with I. j, llalberlS at Agra.
Rev. Stump passed away Monday at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs, John
Kesee. lie leaves four children and
many friends TO mourn his loss.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

Presiding Elder Baker preached
searching sermons Saturday evening
and Sunday morning, He labOrs to
make religion a practical necessity
for every one.
The mail carriers of franklin coun-
ty, Nebraska, have organized a union
which met at Franklin the 24th.
A Christmas fire. place and program
will be enjoyed at the church. Every
one Is cordially invited to help in ey'
cry way.
The Agra Sentinel'S position in re-
gard to the shipper in" of whiSkey is
commendable.
81 do not believe In taking politics
into religion but l do believe in TAX
ing religion into politics. "A. f.
Walker.
The Sunday school convention at
MatteSon the 10Th, was refreshing
season to all that were interested.
The helpfulness and blessings Of such
christian associations we're endorsed
by county president Walker, Mr., Tan
nahill aud Mr.. Snow. The sentiment
OF every discussion, prayer or hymn,
proclaimed the omniscience of God
and that 1t pays to serve him. Such
occasions are sources Of strength and
encouragement.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01
Dayton.
November

November %.
J. Morton's new house will soon be
completed.
Dayton township Sunday school
held its convention last Sunday at the
Pleasant Hill school house, good
crowd was present. The county preSi-
dent, Mr.. Walker, and Rev. Caldwell
! were with US and quite an interesting
program was rendered. The officers
elected for the coming year were:
President, Arthur Morgan; Vice-presi-
dent Alice Steele, Secretary and Treas
urer, Kate SHELTON.
Mrs Tannahill Is on the sick list
this week.
Florence and Kate Shelton visited
with their sister, Mrs Charles Rhodes
Saturday night.
George Gregory visited at Skeletons
last Sunday evening.
Miss Susie Rollins visited at home
Friday night and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs, James Terry were in
this neigh bOrhOOd last Saturday.
John Jones, of Montana, has been
visiting with his sister Mrs. PoySer
recently.
bliss Wayne Fisher and Harry Fer
gerson went to Alma, Nebraska, the
first of last week and were married.
The happy couple heve the best wish
es Of their many friends for their fu-
ture happiness.
Kate SHELTON spent Sunday night
with Alice Steele.
Mr.. Jackson is building a large new
barn now.
!, Pat Hopper is home now from Colo
RADIO, where he has been all last sum-
mer and fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Morton spent
Thanksgiving day with Mr.. and Mrs.
WILDER Ellis.
Alice Steel visited at Mr.. Skeletons,
Monday night.
Charley POySer is huSklng corn for
Mr.. Pollard now
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-12-01

from eleven in the morning until 1870
in the evening.
Mr. Alexander has his big barn near
ly finished.
b.. A. Vanhorn' baby is very sick.
Mr.. Clifford bought horse of Mr..
Miller ono day last week.
Prof. Mills organized asinging school
at LAbelle. 1t began Monday, Novem-
Der 2Sth. There are twenty-five mem
bers. Mr., Mills is an excellent teach
er aud every one who can should at
tend.
Rutherford Alexander hauled corn
for Bert Barker one day last week,
JAYHAWKER.