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The Penn's Grove record., 1904-12-16
Farmers Institute Al woodstown.

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The annual Farmers Institute will be
held in the Opera House. WoodstoWn,
on Tuesday afternoon and "Wednesday,
Dec. goth and 2lst. The Institute il shield
under the direction OF the State Board of
Agriculture, with Secretary Franklin
Dye in charge, the County Board Coop
Grating, and an interesting program is
provided.
The farmers are invited to bring ex-
hibits of grain, fruit and produce, and in
every way to cooperate to make the In
stitute n of profit to this important in
dustry.
The following is a brief sketch Of the
lecturers from a distance:
Edward Van Alstyne. Undertook.
New York, late Superintendent of the
Dairy Tests at the Pan-American Expo
%sition, is a prominent dairyman and fruit
grower OF the Empire State. He has
been with us for the past four seasons.
He speaks from experience, and his adj
dresses are very helpful.
q. w. Broadhead, of Montrose, Pa,
will attend some of our meetings. He
comes to speak for a better understands
ing and care OF that noble servant of man,
the horse, which he has studied for years.
He is a member of the Institute force OF
his State.
PROGRAM.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER Goth.
200, sharp. Remarks by George H.
Kirby, President Salem County
Board Of Agriculture.
2.l5 Rational Cattle. Feeding; Includ-
ing Reasons for Using Silo." Ed
ward Van Alstyne.
Discussion.
$50 Bacterial Friends and Foes of the
Dairy Farmer" Prof. j. G.
Lipman.
III Music.
Zoology of the Horse" Illus
trated with charts and speci-
mems. c. w. Broadhead, Spec
500 "our Boys" Mrs. Mary E. Law
renee. !
S.15 ga Tour of the Great West and
What Saw" Mr.. d. E. Clair,
Mullica Hill.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 21st.
q. 90 sharp. principles of Potato Grow
ing, Methods, Spraying, ETC."
Mr.. VanAlystyne.
-0.45 "The Formation of Plant Food in
the SOIL" Prof. Lipman.
.1.30 "Some Things Every Horse Own
err and Driver Should Know"
MI. Broadhead.
AFTERNOON.
200 sharp. Score of the Orchard and
How to Treat the San Jose
Scale" Mr.. VanAlstyne.
2.40 Preservation and Utilization of
Farm Manures and the Proper
Feeding of Farm Crops" Prof.
Lipman. 4.
$50 Home Life on the Farm MI.
Van Alstyne.
400 "The Farmers Rights" Franklin
Dye.
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BETHEL METHODIST PROTESTANT

Pastor T%ushingham will preach Sum
day morning III ga Wonderful Prayer
Answered." evening, ''The Proclama-
ton"
Lewis V. English will lead the Chris
tian Endeavor meeting at p. m.
The annual Christmas entertainment
will be held Monday evening, Goth.
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For Sale.
EorSale.

The John Denny house, corner of Franklin
and Harmony streets. Apply for terms to
16-3t GEO. JORDAN, PENIS Grove
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Personals.

William S. Avis, of Camden, was in
PENIS Grove on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellen Holton is visiting her daugh-
ter Mrs. VIM. Avis, in Camden.
Miss Edna North, is spending the win
ter with her sister Mrs. DR.. Filler.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Summerill spent
Sunday in Salem with John Stiles.
Ralph Smith, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with relatives in PENIS Grove.
Mr.. Howard Sheppard, of Wilmington
spent Sunday with Penn's Grove friends.
d. P. Leonard has gone to Prince Ed
wards Isle, to buy fish for a New York
firm.
Rev. w. G. Meyer, OF Mt. Holly, was
in Penn's Grove on Wednesday on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Herman enter
tanned friends from Philadelphia OH Sun
day.
John Denny, of Philadelphia, was in
Penn's Grove last Saturday looking after
his property interests.
Rev. j. H. Boyd made a business trip
Salem on Tuesday and renewed the
acquaintance of some former parishion-
ers.
Mrs. Herbert Holt, of Camden, has
been spending a few days with her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. Edward Turner, heal
Penn's Grove.
Assemblyman Hunt attended the BAN
Iuet given last Friday night at the I'm
League in Philadelphia, by Judge E.
A. Armstrong, of Camden, in honor OF
1~overnor-elect Edw. G. Stokes.
The Fair at Pedricktow is continued
his Saturday evening, 18th.
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Real Winter.

Winter took a colder grip last Friday
night when the temperature dropped to
100 and snow fell on the already frozen
ground partly covered with snow. The
mercury also stood at 100 Sunday morn
ing and another snow on Monday with
the temperature down between 200 and
800 all the rest of the week-except
Wednesday morning when it went down
to l20-has made good sleighing all the
week.
Considerable ice was formed in the
river and extended beyond the wharf.
The Cove has been full all the week with
increasing thickness. The creeks were
frozen over solidly last Sunday, but there
was not much ice in the river channel to
interfere with navigation until Thursday.
The steamer Ulrica had some difficulty
in getting through the ice on Thursday
morning and left a half hour early that
evening. This Friday morning the tenn
perature had moderated and was up to
rs at sunrise, highest for over q week
and warmer weather is in prospect. The
Ulrica came ever on her regular trip this
Friday morning and Notwithstanding
there is much ice in the river, no word
has been given that she will stop running
before Christmas.
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Church Notes.
ST. PAUL's METHODIST EPISCOPAL,

"NihoDiol EflooofAL'
DIR. Stephenson will give an illustrated
sermon Sunday morning, on GA Pente-
costal Day or Power from on High" In
the evening Mrs. Amy Horner will speak
and conduct an altar service.
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A hog scalder in good condition.
FRANCES H. HOLTON,
l2-9tf PedricktoWn.
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Own Your Own Homes While Young
Building lots for sale on the lower side of Ell
vim Avenue So per foot. Payable by the month
or on your own terms. Deed will be given
when paid for. Good water nj dry cellar.
l-6 HENRY BARBER.
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Notice Of Election.

Tha animal meeting Of the stockholders OF
The Pennss drove National Bank win be held
Al the bankinu honse on Tuesday, January 10,
1905. bAtWeen The hours OF 2 and Ap- ms Tor the
nnrnosa 81 elHefino SdireetOfs to serve for the
enSiinn wear. JOHN HARE, JR,
9Ff' Cashier.
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My accounts have been placed in the hands
of John g. Richmond for collection. Office
1181a Market ST., Salem, next to City Bank.
s. LUTHER RICHMOND.
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Just the thing for a holiday
gift. One of the most useful
presents you could give wife,
mother, sister or sweetheart
would be a handsome dress pat
tern. Our stock is now at its
height and everything desirable
in both black and colored dress
goods will be found here at prices
very reasonable. If you desire
we will box each pattern for you.
Mercerized Waist Patterns in
in boxes from $50 to $500.
Wool and Silk Waist Patterns
in boxes, Toe to $500.
Percale Patterns, boxed, $l.00
and $1.25.
Outing Flannel, boxed, Csc.
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25 oczen fine csc Lace Stock
Collars arrived today and we will
sell them for 121c each or $1.30
a dozen.
25 dozen of the SOC Lace Stock
Collars at Csc each.
New and handsome neck fix
ings tbr the Holidays from 25c
to $500, nicely boxed.
6 pieces fine Ruching in a
neat Qox for SOC.
Handsome Lace Pins, 25c
and 5Oc.
Cobb and Brush Sets, 69c to
$500.
Bags from 25c to IS. Every
one the best for the money.
0Re-third off Pocket-books
and cardcases.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1904.

VENDUES.
Dec. 22-Wilmer X. Layton, near Central
School house.
The Penn's Grove record., 1904-12-16
Dress Goods

price.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
THE BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

Since yesterday afternoon at about
three o'clock very successful two days
bowling tournament has been in pro-
gress at Johnsons Bros. establishment
in this city. The teams participating in
the contest come from Park River. Edin-
burg, Milton and Hannah, together with
two Langdon teams. AS the tourna-
ment is not expected to close until late
tonight the complete scores cannot as
yet be given: So far, however. Langdon
is putting up game OF ten pins that
outclasses the visitors with good pros
pect of picking up nearly. if not, all of
the prizes. In team work and individual
averages Langdon is in the lead. 1t also
claims the distinction of the highest in
dividual score, 215 made by Bruce Van
Cleve. this morning.
Members of all the contesting teams are
outspoken in stating that they consider
the bowling alley here one of the finest
in the state and are we'll satisfied with the
entertainment afforded them by Lang
don players during the progress of the
tournament: The players on the Lang
don teams are as follows:
First Team-Messrs Truax, G. John
son, Mcclure, Schneider, w. johnson.
Second Team-Messrs Gogin, Fergu-
son, Van Cleve, OReilly, L. johnson.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
BoER WAR LECTURE.

A full house greeted the two heroes of
the Boer war, Gen. G. D. Joubert and
Capt. w. s. O'Donnell, at the Court
House Friday evening. The way in
which they told of the Transvaal trouble
with the British in South Africa made
an interesting evening for those who
were there to listen and be entertained
and judging from the frequent applause
which their remarks called forth the
struggle Of the Beers for Independence
was keenly appreciated by the majority
of those present. The two gentlemen,
General Joubert and Capt. O'Donnell
are touring the Northwest in search OF
suitable lands on which to locate large
colony Of Boer people and they expect to
find what is wanted either inAontana OF
Warrington. In the South African war
General Joubert Was in command Of the
southeast division Of the Orange Free
State Army; his family = Of French e.
tastion, but the family hes bssn in
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
Calumet
Baking
Powder
a wonderful powder Of rare
n1oIlt and unrlva1ed etrength.
Church NeWS1

| SoTE:-All announcements intended for this
roi'imn must reach ;hr otic" not later than
| Wednesday noon in order 9" insure publication.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, The regu-
! lar order of service each Sunday at st.
Alphonsus church is as follows: Low
mass at $40 a. m.. high mass at 1890 a.
m., Sunday school at 2:3O p. M. vespers
at 7:3O. Priest. Rev. NJ. Dougherty.
/ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services on
Sunday morning and evening at the
usual hours. Sunday school in the
afternoon at half-past two. Rev. T. D.
/, Whittles, from Hendrum, Mimi, will
preach at both services. He comes to
Langdon as prospective candidate for
the pastorate of this church-William
Stevenson, Clerk of Session.
BAPTIST CHURcH-Regular services at
the Baptist church on Sunday morning
and evening. Subject of discourse in
the morning The Christians In
centive to Action in the evening THE
Two Mites" Sunday school at noon.
On Thursday evening, February 11th
Rev. Frank Sprague, state evangelist
for the Baptist denomination will begin
series of meetings. All are cordially
invited. Rev. McMullen. Pastor
METHODIST CHURCH Services will be
conducted at the Methodist church next
Sunday. morning and evening at the
usual hours. Sunday school at noon.
Meeting of the Epworth League in the
evening at half-past six, subject.
'sThe Universal and Personal Christ.
leader. Miss Minnie Perry. Subject of
sermon in the morning will be, The
Church of Safe Foundation: in the
evening. Reasoning About Salvation.
Special music. A welcome to all. Rev.
Marsh. Pastor.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
A Cure for Eczema.

Nv baby had eczema SO bad that its
head was a solid mass of scabs and its
hair all came out. I tried many rome
dies but none seemed to do any perma-
nent good until used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. The eczema is cured, the
scabs are gone and the little ones scalp
is perfectly clean and healthy and its
hair is growing beautifully again. ]
Wits Witch Hazel Salve.-Frank Far
mer, Bluff City, Ky. In buying Witch
Hasel Salve look out tor counterieits
DeWitt's IL the original and only one
containing pure Witch Hazel. The name
u q. DoWitt q Co, 10 on every box
Sold by ALERT 4 Co.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
TRAGEDY AT p1sEK.
Louis Stmman Shot and Killed by Joe
Rozm---Result of Quarrel.

Word was received in Langdon last
Thursday after this paper had gone to
press of a shooting affray at Pisek in
which one Louis Sturman was shot and
killed by Joe Rozum. The reports of
the tragedy are somewhat conflicting,
but it appears that the two were drink
ing in blind pig and later quarreled.
Sturman followed Rozum when the
latter left the place and when they met
a little while later in the street Rozum
pulled revolver shot Sturman in the
head. The bullet entered the head just
above the mouth, and the victim died at
three o'clock the next morning. Rozum
claims the shooting was done in self de-
fence, as the deceased threatened him
with physical violence, while witnesses
to the affair claim he went home after
his gun and then searched for his victim.
Rozum is an old resident ofWalsh county,
and is notorious for his persistency in
violating the prohibition law, for which
offence he had been called to account
several times and has done time at the
penitentiary. Sturman. the victim of
the tragedy, was member of Co. G of
1st N. d. with which he served in the
Philippines and since his return had
lived in towns on this and the Edmore
branch, engaged occasionally, it is claim
ed, in illicit liquor traffic. He was
familiarly known as 'Dutch Excite
ment.''
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
Relief in One Minute

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute because it kills the mi
crobes which tickles the mucous mem
brane causing the cough and at the same
time clears the phlegm, draws out the
inflammation and heals and soothes the
affected parts One Minute Cough Cure
strengthens the lungs. wards off pneu
monia and is harmless and never fail
ing cure in all curable cases of coughs
colds and Group One Minute Cough
Cure is pleasant to take, harmless and
good alike for young and old. Sold by
ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

South Africa for the past two centuries.
He is nephew of the great leader of
the same name who died shortly after
the battle at Ladysmith and was one OF
De Vets most trusted generals. His
companion Capt. O'Donnell, is soldier
of fortune and one of famous Irish
fighting family and readers of the daily
papers will recall that his name fire.
quently appeared in the dispatches dur
ing the war. Both express themselves
as great admirers of the American people.
Following the lecture they gave a
number of fine views of Boer war scenes
which seemed to be much appreciated
by the audience.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
DRAMATIC RECITAL.

The Ladies' Aid Society have engaged
Prof. j. Frank Fouche to give one of his
fine dramatic recitals at the Court
House. next Friday evening at eight
o'clock p. M. He is a graduate OF
Oberlin and has the very best of re-
concentrations. You may expect some
thing very fine. Don't miss this.
Prices fifty and twenty-five cents.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
An Early Riser.

A strong healthy active constitution
depends largely on the condition of the
liver. The famous little pills known as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers not only
cleanse the system but they strengthen
the action of the liver and rebuild the
tissues supporting that organ. Little
Early Risers are easy to act, they never
gripe and yet they are absolutely GER
tain to produce results that are satisfao-
tory in all cases. Sold by ALERT 4 Co.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
NINE NEW ,PHoNEs.

New phones have been added recent
ly to the local line as follows and this
list should be preserved for referenc,
until tho next oaRcial list is printed:
105-W. ]. Mooney State Bank
1S-Dr, Mcqueen, residence.
9S-George Nichols, residence
55-A. o. Void, residence,
89-Joseph Powers residence.
M-James Walker, residence.
1o3- Miss Emily R. Smith, residence,
119-Allan Pinkerton, residence.
S6-3-Mrs. O'Brien, residence.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
Public sale!

| will sell at auction at my farm three
miles south of Langdon on Wednesday
February 18th, commencing at one
o'clock sharp. Horses, cattle and maehi-
merry. For particulars see bills.
27-2S FRED NEwBERN. Owner.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

FINDERS WANTED-The school board of
na Maalia NJ township will receive sealed tenders
sI ~ 70 1o the hoar Of noon on Saturday February
tea' tm' lst4, for the furnishing of ten cords of
;aaosds ISn CORDS Of dry poplar body wood, to be de.
nne, anered not later than March 18th, TIVE and
SGi;enaif S;s.lnai cords at each of tho schools in the
set1rf- :ast The Loard reserves the right to re-
~, s q Ill bids. Address A. II. Steven
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
Fed GRAIN FOR SALE-Excellent seed for
ale. sac. Wheat oats and barley. For particu-
Wl 1ars enquire of Daniel Shelley, Langdon,
North Dak5ta. 25

EACHERS WANTED-Four teachers for Fre-
second grade certificates; term Of seven
months; commencing April 4th 1904. Address
Wa!llng SWsa3!ilng salary, Alex Russell, school clerk,
Walhalla, N. d, 1928
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

-: ksriis cords Of pop'af wood green
N ',ss'iVerod .wc c.lrtta III each OF
j larve:- township aud cut
=. -. 81 day OF April
.lf :. ,esu ~ 10 j The clerks
eS ''acafy 3Oth 1904. Robert Mnrie,
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

When in nesd ofsomething particular
y nice in the way Of fine box stationery
see the now line Just received .at The
DWocaAr e@ee.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

The following list of uncalled for let
ers have been received at the Langdon
post Office, during the week ending
Thursday, February 4th, 1904.
GENTS LIST.
Kirkpatrick, Ernest Semmens. Cornelious
Dahlem, Peter Sanford. Grant
Moser, Wilhelem Kelly, j. =.
White, Mr.. A. Warner, &c.
From, Albert Sheap. G. N:
Lehman, Martin Nlsaker, Andrew
Repuntal, Wilfred Swinson, DavidF.
LADIES LIST.
Phair, Miss kathleen Mitchell Belle
Karlsom, Belle.
Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have been
advertised and be required to pay a
charge of one cent for advertising.
JOHN McGAUvRAN, Postmaster.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

r LOT Tor SAT-. For particnlars
= Col. j. Mcpna.ls hardware
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

EACHERS WANTED-Three teachers wanted
for Langdon school district for term of
seven months, to begin April 1st; salary $50,
A5 and $40. Applications will be received up
to March 1st. Address, John Robertson,
clerk, Langdon, N d. e7-28
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04
wv ant Column.

n DvERTIsEMENTs will be inserted in this
= column for One Cent Word each insertion
10 advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
ents. Cash must always accompany out OF
usiness locals among pure reading matter will
ereafter be ten cents ncr line each insertion.
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

|AKEN CP-At my place in Perry township
on Section II, Township 16O Range 81, during
the latter part Of December, 1903, four head
Of horses, described as follows: one black
weight about i1oo, with halter on one black
|geliing, about 1900, has white face and two
white feet; one sorreu gelding with white
lace and four white feet, weight about 1900
proper Identification and payment of ex-
penses incurred, included, the cost of this
advertising by applying to Daniel Shelley,
AangdOn, North Dakota. 1926
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

wood school; required to hold second grade
certificate; salary $40 per month; term Of
seven months, school open Immediately. Ad
dress stating particulars Robert Robertson,
clerk of Hope school district, Klkwood, 26-27
Courier Democrat., 1904-02-04

|OST-A bunch of keys in Langdon. Reward
will be given for their return by A. Schulke.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-09-28
Parker's Neigh bors Against Him.

Congressman George J. Smith of the
Twenty fourth New Iork District, in
which is Judge Parker's home, told
President Roosevelt a few days ago
that he had made a tour of the district
and found no Republicans who would
vote for Parker. If the Democratic
candidate gains no votes among his Re
publican neighbors, he certainly should
|gain none elsewhere. In other words,
|if his popularity is not sufficiently great
to draw votes from those he daily comes
an contact with, he need not expect to
secure the support of Republicans who
Know him only by what he has said and
.done.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-09-28
CONVENTION OF CLUBS.
Low Kate of Fare Secured by LeaEuers
for indianapolis Meeting.


At the request of the officers Of the
National Republican League, who are
working up interest in the convention OF
Republican Clubs at Indianapolis, Oct
5 and =, the Central Passenger Associa-
ton has conceded a rate from all points
in the territory of the association of one
fare plus % cents for the round trip.
The selling dates are Oct. 4, and q and
the return limit Oct. 9, thus enabling a
visit to st. Louis. 1t was agreed that
these fares should be rendered other as
sociatlons east and west. No card or
ders or certificates are required on the
dates mentioned
President Moore of the National
League, after consulting with President
G. w. Mcclure of the Indiana League,
and representatives of the Illinois organ
ization, returned to Philadelphia. He
said the organization of Republican
clubs was being pushed with vigor and
that an attendance of at least 1000 dele
gates from the various State and terri
torial leagues was expected at Indian
apolis. Headquarters will be opened at
the Denison Hotel in that city at once.
The League men are especially pleased
with the low rates of fare secured, and
anticipate large audiences to hear Secre-
taries Shaw and Taft and Senators Fair
banks and Beveridge, and Hon. George
A. knight of California.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-09-28
THE UNDERGROUND LINE.

Virtue reigns supreme to-day about
Esopus;
1t is purged of all that jars the proper
mind.
The thing that's most conspicuous round
Esopus
Is the absence of the peanut eating
kind
And in all the air that circulates at Rose
mount
Not plutocratic odor can be found;
But the public still suspects there's
something doing
In the subway to Esopus, under
ground.
In the cold and shady distance they're
remaining
Willy Dave and wicked August all
alone.
Their base presence no more casts a dark
reflection
In the limelight that descends around
the throne:
For the candidates declared he never
knew them:
He repeats it while the white robed are
around:
Then he coyly turns one ear to earth and
listens
To instruction from the subway under
ground.
And August smiles serenely Ger at
Davy,
And Dave looks back and winks the
other eye;
And all the while they keep right on ar
ranging
The place and style of each plum in
the pie.
eyes, it is a trife lonesome. this seclu-
sion,'
Says August, but you bet the plan is
sound.
For Dave and I amt longin' to be hoo
docs"
Then they hit the trail for Rosemount
under ground.
-Garret Smith in New York Tribune.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-09-28
We Have Our Troubles,

This is the attitude of the Republican
party in the present campaign.
1t is "spoilin' for fight it is "blue-
mouldy for want of a batin';;" it is the
Crested Jayhawk Of the Mountain' and
can find no "Bald-headed Snipe of the
Valley" 1t wants to take the bull bv
the horns" and can't find the bull: it is
trailing its coat-tails on the ground and
can't find anybody to step on them. 1t
yearns for a Kilkenny Fair and has dis
covered only a ''sociable
We have our troubles,
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-09-28
DEMOCRATS ADMISSION.
Parker's Party Afraid to stand on Its
Past Record.

John B. Stanchfeld, one of the leaders
Of the New York Democracy, said in a
speech at Schenectady:
''They the Democrats) do not stand on
their past, but they present live inter
probation of live issues
Truly, the Democratic party does not
stand on it's past. 1t dares not stand
on it's past-on its advocacy of free
coinage of silver, on it's demand for the
hauling down of the flag in the Philip
pines, on the business paralysis that
marked the last period during which the
Democratic party was in control of the
government; on it's declaration that the
war for the preservation of the Union
was a failure; on all the laundering OPP
position of which it's history is a con-
tinuous record.
The Democratic party does not and
dares not stand upon it's record, because
it's record would discredit the most en-
ticing promises that it could make.