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The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
Poverty In Free-rr.de England.

1t was stated in the Manchester City
Council few days ago that 10000 to
$4,000 people in that city were on the
verge of starvation and that similar con-
ditions prevailed in London and other
large cities of the United Kingdom. Jo-
seph Chamberlain has just stated in a
speech that there are 100000 fewer la
borers in the United Kingdom now than
in 1851. and that the capital of the farm
ers has fallen S1,o00,0OO.OO0, that 49,
0O0, 600 people are underfed, while Amer
ica, Germany and other foreign countries
are prospering. Neither the present in
dustrial condition of free trade England,
nor the condition OF the United States
when it got dose of free trade during
the last Democratic administration in
1S93-1S91. offers any promise of good
that could be wrought by Democratic vic
tory in 1904.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
WaYs of Monoolians.

A recent traveller in Mongolia
writes: "On arrival in camp a sheep
is killed for the strangers benefit.
1t is worth going to Mongolia to eat:
mutton, which is unlike any other in
my experience. No traveller who has
written on the country fails to men
ton it. Missionaries, Protestant and
Catholic alike, refer to its succulence.
The method of killing sheep is curl
Gus and unpleasant. The animal is.
thrown on its back, when the butcher
makes an incision in its belly, into
which he thrusts his hand, where he
presumably sewers an artery, as
death ensues and the carcass is suf-
fused with blood. He then takes a
ladie and transfers the blood to a re-
ceptacle at his side. No drop is split"
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
Not Fit to Govern.

When Grover Cleveland was elected
President the second time the first thing
he did was TO withdraw from the Senate
the treaty for the annexation of Hawaii
and order the American flag there to be
hauled down. The Democratic party ap-
proved this action as brave and patri-
otic. He prevented annexation as long
as he could and the Democratic party
applauded every step he took.
Finally, in the second year OF McKin-
ley's administration annexation was com
pleted and the islands entered on a new
career of prosperity. Now no Demo-
cratic speaker would dare to advocate
the surrender or evacuation of Hawaii.
A few years hence it will be the same
with the Philippines.
A party that opposes extending the
area of liberty and that advocates haul
ing down the American flag where it has
been legally and rightfully raised is not
fit to be entrusted with the administra.
ton of the government.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
AN EMBARRASSING TRUTH.
Jealous Parker Man Thinks Bryan =
Danger to the Party.


In the course of n political campaign
the truth will come out at moments and
in quarters most unexpected. Some mem
bers of the party more honest and can
did than the rest will speak out and utter
truths that must be most embarrassing
TO the party, and which, like flash of
lightning, reveal objects and purposes
that before were shrouded in grateful
darkness. Such effects must have been
produced by the utterances of the honest
and able editor of the South Bend Times,
one of the most influential Democratic
newspapers in northern Indiana, and
these utterances are worthy OF more
than a passing notice because they re-
veal a condition of things within the
ranks of the Democratic party sugges-
tive of its hopeless dissension and 'deca-
dence.
Mr.. ]. p. Stoll, the editor of the Times,
comes out openly in advocacy of the cleo
ton of Parker and Davis, not on the
ground that they stand for principles or
measures which are not also advocated
by Roosevelt and Fairbanks, but for this
one and chief reason: that the election
of Parker will effectually and permanent
ly kill Bryan and all that Bryan repre-
sents in the past and will represent in
the future. Among other things, Mr..
Stoll says:
Parker and Davis. triumphant in Novem-
ber, Will put quietus on the radical de.
An engaging personality and persuasive elo-
qucnce may. under certain conditions, popu-
larize project fraught with incalculable
danger to our institutions and lead to the
destruction of the republic itself.
Thus it is plain how Mr.. Bryan's past
and future Democracy is valued by the
friends of Parker, yet Mr.. Bryan was in
vited to stump Indiana on the theory
that he could induce his former followers
to vote for the very candidate whose
election will put the stamp of condem-
nation on all that he ever did and advo-
Gated, and upon the good judgment in
telligence and patriotism of all his friends
and supporters, telling them, in effect.
that they have been nothing less than
enemies of the republic.
When we place the damning Judgment
of Parker's friends against the opinions
heretofore held by Mr.. Bryan about Par
ker we must come to the conclusion that
the two great leaders of Democracy have
formed remarkably true estimate of
each others virtues and methods. This
is what Mr.. Bryan said in his Chicago
speech OF April %:
can prove to every unbiased mind that
Judge Parker is not Mt man for the
Democratic party or any other party to
nominate that stands for honesty and fair
dealing In politics.
And here is what Mr.. Bryan said in
the Commoner, on July 13, after the
nomination of Parker:
j HAVE NOTHING TO TAKE BACK. I
HAVE NOTHING TO WITHDRAW OF
THE THINGS l HAVE SAID.
In view OF these unqualified statements
it will be particularly interesting to
t,,J.
convince his many friends in former bat
ties that he really wishes Mr.. Parker's
success, and especially after the Parker
leaders have shown such an undisgused
disposition to consign Mr. Bryan to po-
litical oblivion in case of such success.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
ALL GO AFTER REELECTION.
But consressmen Say They Don't
Care If They Never Come Back.

But congressman say They Don't
Care If They Never Come Back.
There will come times in your con-
gressional career when you will ex-
press the opinion that you don't care
If you never come back" is a remark
that Speaker Cannon has made to
many new members. 1t has been
stated that eight-tenths of the men,
bers occasionally declare that they
don't care whether they return or not
but more than nine-tenths of them are
hustling in every campaign for re-
election. 1t generally occurs to the
man in his first and second terms that
there is not very much to be gained
in a career in the House of Represen-
tatives, especially when a struggle
for denomination and another for re-
election is necessary every two years.
1t is during these first two terms that
the new member finds that he is used
largely to make a quorum and to vote
right on all party questions. To a
man who has been something in his
own community, perhaps a state sena-
tor or representative, or a district at
torney or judge of court, the rear
rank to which he is relegated in the
HOUSE is not very comfortable posi-
ton. The many petty annoyances to
which he is subjected, the complaints
of constituents, the peremptory de-
mands of the men who put him in
Congress, and the unpleasant news
paper paragraphs in opposition pa
pers have a tendency to make him
weary of life under the dome. Per-
haps eight-tenths of these men do say
at times that they will not seek an
other reelection, but after they have
established themselves in the House,
been given committee assignments
which afford them an opportunity to
take part in the debates in the House.
and what is more, form associations
with men of character and intelli-
gence, whose good-fellowship makes
them companionable, the new mem
bers are very glad to continue in the
House. Nearly every member will
assert that he can make more in
business than the salary of a congress-
man, but as John Allen would say.
the salary of a congressman is pow
erful regular. r."-Washington Post.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

II Is Just as wrong morally to carry ONT
dishonesty in politics as it is in busin.,.
or morals, and am opposed to 1t.
80 FAR as l am concerned. am sat;.-
ned that the best man is in now and
propose to stand pat"
among the many Democrats who have
announced their intention of voting for
roosevelt is Nelson J. Bozarth. of Val
Paraiso, Ind. Mr.. Bozarth was a leading
sahuidate =. for Governor before the In.
aiaha Democratic State convention and
Iought in the ranks during the civil war.
ne mas repudiated Parker because Of
,ne stand taken by him toward old sol.
qiefs IN his letter of acceptance. Mr..
pozarth is not the only old soldier who
mas bolted the Democratic ticket.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
FORTY YEARS AGO.
By Henery Gassaway Davis.

th ms letter of acceptance, Mr.. Davis
pewalis the fact that the per capita cost
OF administering the government has in
creased since the days of Buchanan,
when it was S2.01)
I've wandered to the subject, John-that
note you sent to me,
Advising me that l have been put up for
our V. P
And o, can't help thinking, John, how
times are changing so,
IL costs us more TO run things than some
forty years ago.
In honest old Buchanans days, before
the civil war,
We didn't have the money, nor so much
to spend it for
Two dollars and penny was the aver
age you know;
Expenses nave gone mp a heap since
forty years ago.
They saw the country's grown in wealth
and territory. too,
But l have been so busy. John, these
facts | never knew;
When this was but a little land, e1-
penses We're quite low
Assessments were not very high, some
forty years ago.
In fact. it's more than forty years. as
sure as you're alive;
Now. since | come to think of it, the
lapse is forty-fve:
In 80 Buchanan was the boss of all
the show
u might have been candidate, some
forty years ago..
It's strange the country won't stand still.
that it will spread and spread
Why, l remember when it crossed the
Mississippi's bed,
And when we quelled the red man with
his arrow and his bow
Alas, but times have changed, dear John,
since forty years ago!
Sometimes, dear John, when I observe
that soreness in my neck,
And hear the frantic calls that ask an
other heavy check.
wish I'd run for office in the olden,
golden glow,
For it was vastly cheaper, John, some
forty years ago.
To-day they say the railroads run to al
most every town,
Ihey span the land from sea to sea
crosswise, and up and down,
And where was once wilderness the
busy whistles blow
That's why expenses have increased since
forty years ago.
They tell me we have islands now, all
scattered through the seq
All, John. the times to-day amt like the
times that used to be!
They say that folks use sulky plows
where once they used a hoe
These things make bills much higher,
John, than forty years ago.
We didn't have no steamboats, then
not like these nowadays,
No steel and iron liners, nor no cruisers,
anyways
1 can't remember everything. but, John,
The government costs more than it did
forty years ago.
They say that we have telephones, cleo
tric lights. and all.
And trolley cars. and miles and miles of
harvest every fall.
But notice the expenses, John! They
worry me. and so,
wish that you had chosen me some
forty years ago.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
A remperanee Problem.

"Ollie" James, the gigantic Repre-
sentative in Congress from Kentucky,
tells the following story of Col. Jack
Chinn. Like all Kentucky gentlemen,
Chinn had in his time been a loyal
Kentuckian, and consumer of the
liquid for which the state is famous.
But on one occasion the Colonel swore
of. The fact Of Chinn's reformation
was not known to all at the time: SO
certain of his friends who were dining
him at Louisville restaurant, one
evening were much taken back when
in answer to the usual query, the colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

ing to a grocer in Wentworth avenue.
and he might appropriately be called
the children's friend. The store is
close to a schoolhouse, and this horse
friend of mine spends much of his
time standing in front Of the store
when his wagon is not in commission.
HE has habit Of standing with his
forefeet on the sidewalk gazing into
the store. At such times the children
fairly swarm on him. They jump into
the wagon and hold the reins; they
climb on top of and walk underneath
the kindly animal. and he looks be-
nigpantly down upon them. and is
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
When Hoar Pulled Wires.

Yet, somehow 1t is with glimpse OF
quite another phase Of the man that
prefer to close this account OF de-
lightful day in Worcester. The Incl
dent happened as l was being driven
to the station and 1t arose from my
admiration of the public library Sena-
tor Hoar had pointed out to me.
= 'The only time l was ever guilty
of wire pulling" my host then remark
ed. was when l so used my influence
that Thucydides instead of Herodotus
received honorable mention on that
eacade as the representative Greek his
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

In speech at Norfolk, Neb., Mr.. Bry-
an said: "On a number of questions
Judge Parker is too much like Roosevelt
to suit u.s." This raised howl among
the Parker machine" managers, and Mr.
Bryan hastened to deny that he had
made such a statement. A recent dis
patch from Norfolk says that 1000 Re-
publicans and Democrats, who heard
Mr.. Bryan speak, are ready to take oath
that he expressed himself as reported.
Mr.. Bryan is getting in hot water in his
efforts to smile after swallowing the bit
ter gold telegram.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
His Convincing Manner.

do you-aw-believe In the-aw-
theory of evolution. Miss wise-that.
We all-aw-spring from apes, don't
you know"
The beautiful girl hesitated. 81 new
er used to-" she replied finally
Perhaps I-aw-could convince
you," he suggested.
You have already" she answered.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

often rewarded for his good nature
with bits of sugar and candy and other
Things that horses like.
There are few happier faces in
town, IL you know how to read horse
faces, than this of my four legged
friend. May he live long and always
be happy."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

torian. Why did I want to carry that
point? Oh, only because I've always
had an especial fondness for Thucy-
dides."
Was not that deliciously characteris-
tic. Is there another man in American
public life to-day who would pull wires
for-Thucydides ?-National Magazine.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

mel stated that he would take a glass
of water.
what does this mean 'Jack'?"
gasped one of the party.
Merely this" replied the colonel.
"lve been doing little figuring lately,
and I find that am about fifteen years
behind on water"
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
She Knew the Man.

whats the matter with Mrs. Gay
MANI" asked the deaf old lady at the
railroad station. What's she fussin'
about?"
Her husbands trunk" replied Mrs.
Subbubs; lit seems"
oh" interrupted the old lady, "she
ought to be used to that by this time.
He's always in that condition"
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
DEMOCRATS AT WAR.
Hearst's Paper Makes Savage Attack
on Ex-Secretary Olnex.


The wake on the Democratic ticket of
1904 has begun, although it is some days
before the day set for the official funeral.
Among the protesting mourners, Hearst's
New York American attracts momentary
attention by the following truculent howl.
There is copied here only the opening
notes of the performance:
According to the little-souled Olney,
Attorney General in Cleveland's cabinet,
the war with Spain was a comical blum
der, and the men that gave their lives
for the freeing of Cuba were fools that
had much better have stayed at home.
. MIR. Olney. by some unaccounta BILE
error of the Democratic managers in this
campaign, has been making speeches in
behalf of Judge Parker, and this noble
sentiment is one Of the things that he
has been saying.
'.At Cooper Union last night, to
meeting called under the auspices of
Democracy, he spoke with a nasty sneer
of our needless scrimmage with Spain
over Cuba" and again, later in his re-
marks, sneered at what he called in his
pleasant way that development of jingo-
ism and miltarism which brought on the
scrap with Spain.'
"IF MIR. OLNEY HAD BEEN EN-
GAGGED TO MAKE VOTES FOR MIR.
ROOSEVELT HE COULD NOT POS
SIBLY HAVE HIT UPON A BET
TER WAY"
This criticism might well be applied,
by the Democrats, to Mr.. Olney's entire
Cooper Union speech. In his comments
upon the Republican foreign policy, the
Philippine question and its financin!
mana cement, Mr. Olney touched, with
rash hand, the nerves of national honor
and pride. 1t was a sure way to pro-
duce a vast crop of voters for Roose-
Welt 1t is admitted that Olney spoke to
a silent house. 1t is not surprising.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

1--WE believe in the gold standard As
fixed by the usage and verdict OF the
business world, and In a sound none
tary system m as matters not OF momen-
tary political expediency, but of per-
msnent organic policy" - Roossvsit's
latter of acce ptance.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

"To cay that action sxninst trusts
and monopoiies should be limited to
the application of the common Inv is
equivalent to saying that the National
Government should take no actisn
whatever to regulate the .'-Roo.s-
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
Indianant Quite Often.

Nell-Yes, he actually had the i'm
pudence to kiss me-"
Belle-The idea! OF course you
were indignant?
Nell-Oh, yes. every time.-Phiia-
delphia Ledger.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
reditary.

Spacem-"I wonder where Smiling
ton gets his hVmor?"
Quadlets-"He inherits his mature
Jokes from his great-grandfather and
his Juvenile jokes from his grandchil-
dren, l believe"
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
An Organized Appetite. for Office.
The Chicago Chronicle saws:

Four years ago the Issue was the full din
ner pail. This year the issue at the South
Is the Booker Washington luncheon. In the
course of time we may develop Il pie-for-
breakfast party.
And in the north the Democrats rep
resent the Hungry Joe party now.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
Oldest Posta, EmpIoye.

John d. Strassburg of Louisville,
KY, is the Oldest postal employe in
the country. He began work in 1S43
at Louisville and has never been pro-
NOTED.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
Way to Pleasure.

Dick-Why did you ask her to
sing? Surely you can't enjoy that
caterwauling.
Ned-No. but it is always such a
keen delight 70 hear her stop.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
First Voter. for Roo.cvelt,

The thirty days before election round
up of voters reveals the fact that nearly
every first voter is going to cast his bal
lot for Roosevelt. 1t would be a dull
young American. indeed, who should con-
slider a vote for the has beens' as worth
while
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
Comnulsion.

Ted-"Do you think that old million
aire will do any good with his money!"
Ned-"He'll have to. He has six
manageable daughters. Town Top
jos.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

To the Editor:
1 belong to an old Democratic family.
Why should l not follow the traditions OF
my kin, and vote as my father did?-John
Dean.
Answer: Because there is nothing left
for you to vote for. Nothing but an
empty name. Democracy to-day is mere
ly negation, criticism and idle complain
ing. True Democracy-that is the doc
trine of the equal rights and opportuni-
ties of man is only found in Republican,
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

Thomas f. Watson. Peoples candidate
for President. says: THE Democrats
have a meaningless platform and a
speechless candidate"
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
A Aappy Horse.

Said the man whose equine acquaint-
ances outnumber the humans ne
knows intimately, and who seems glad
Of It:
There is . wise old horse belong
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

All Ready for the Blow.
Now William Jennings Bryan
Has dipped his pen in woe,
And has his leader written
1t says: 81 Told You Sow
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28
THE QUESTION BOX.
by william shagbark.

To the Editor:
Alton B. Parker says he will, II he Is
elected President, revoke the age pension
order, but try to get Congress TO allow SOL
diers service pension. DO you think
Judge Parker would be able to get such
measure through Congressional Soldier.
Answer: The service pension bill failed
to pass the last Congress, which was Re
publican. 1t would have no chance of
course, in Democratic Congress. The
Disability Pension bill, as construed by
President Roosevelt and the Secretary of
the Interior. is all right. There is no
danger of Parkers getting the chance
he wants to cut off the old soldiers little
pension of SO to $12 a month. VOTE
AS YOU SHOT.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

To the Editor:
When will the work of sanitation begin In
the Panama Canal region?-An American
Mother.
Answer: The first work of the COM
mission was that improving the sanitary
conditions ALONG the canal route. The
work is progressing steadily. The entire
route is being overhauled, the buildings
disinfected and cleaned, and plans are
under way for providing a supply of pure
drinking water. From the moment when
President Roosevelt had power to take
up the matter, everything about the Pan
ANA canal has been rushed, and the work
is going on in a practical manner.
To the Editor:
How can the black men in the South
please the Democrats? We have worked
hard and claimed little Yet we can't seem
to suit anyone.-Uncle Tom No. 2.
Answer: According to the Tillman
kind of Southern statesmen, the only
thing a colored man could do to obtain
peace is to die. But there are ten men
to one in this matter. and where one
American is hostile 10 the negro, ten are
friendly. The republic still lives, and
color, race or religion cannot shut out
citizens from the benefits of American
freedom.
The La Jara chronicle., 1904-10-28

Vh ms letter of acceptance, Mr.. Davis
oe"aiis the fact that the per capita cost
vi administering the government has in
creased since the days of Buchanan,
when it was S2.O1)
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-23
DAYToN's BLUFF

The marriage of Miss Harriet Eleanor
Greive daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles
Greive of Margaret street, and Edward
L. Kernkamp occurred "Wednesday. after
noon at 4 O'Clock at the home of the
brides parents. Rev. G. Burger, of the
First German M. E. church: offieiated.
The bride was attended by Miss Margaret
Clancy, and William Greiye was MIR.
KernkannpS best man. The bride wore
handsome gown of chiffon over taffeta
and carried bouquet of bride roses.
Miss Clancy wore white etamine over SILK
and carried pink roses. About a hun
dred relatives were present at the we'd
ding supper which followed the cere-
mony, and large reception was held IN
the evening. Asparagus vines, ferns and
palms were used In pfofusion about the
house, and with cut flowers served to
make the rooms beautiful. Assisting In
the dining room were Mrs George
Schulze Mrs. A. Kalse, Mrs Henry Gille
and Miss Mahle. Mrs. Janse presided at
the punch bowl Mr. and Mrs. Kern
kamp have gone East and will be at
rome after Dec at 689 Hudson avenue.
A halloween party viii be given Mon
day Oct. 81, in the parlors of the Bates
Avenue M E. church by the EpWorth
League society. On the committee are:
Rev S. e. Ryan, Miss Ethel LIE May,
Walter Miss, Durham Roth. Miss Bessie
Tisdale and Miss Emma Patton
The Dayton's Bluff Mothers club met
Friday afternoon in the Van Buren
school. Miss Louise Emory gave the
rst in series q eT ye as lectures e5sea
programme and Mrs. Mcconnell led the
meeting.
Miss Mabel Evans, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs Matt Evans, of Bates avenue. and
Rev. Edward Kaneen. of Racine. Wis,
will be married Thursday at high noon at
the residence Of the brides parents. Only
relatives of the bride and groom viii be
present.
The Ladies, auxiliary to the. society;
Army of the Philippines, was entertained
at silver tea at the home of Mrs. f.
E. Krembs, of Hope street, Wednesday
afternoon. FaVors were awarded to Mrs.
G. Ohlsson and Mrs. Williams, of New
port.
The Van Buren, School union met Fri
day evening in the school. Addresses
were made by Messrs. s. E. .FaTEsworth,
Ives and Bott. Rev. A. L. Koeneke pre-
sided.
Mr. and Mrs Carl sieboId have re-
turned from their wedding tour and are
residing on Ashland avenue.
Mr. and Mrs r. Schumacher of Cass
Lake. are guests of Mrs Avery.