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The state herald., 1904-09-23
PARKER WON'T GO TO FAIR.

Esopus, N. Y, Sept ., 100i,-"It Is
now announced that Mr.. Parker has
changed his mind, in regard 70 his trip
to the Fair at st. Louis, ard in all prob
ability he will not leave liosemont again
during the campaign. Press Dispatch.
Dear! Dear! What can the matter bel
Denrl Dear! Whnt can the matter be!
Dear! Dear! What can the matter bet
Parker won't 80 to the fair!
lie promised to travel across the wide
prairies,
iIo promised to let loose some old-flms
vagaries,
He wanted to ride on the Pike dromeda.
ries!
But now he won't go to the fair!
Dear! Dear! What can the matter bel
Parker won't 80 to the fair!
lie said that for once he would set forth
and travel,
Would brave all the dangers OF dust and
gravel,
lie said all the mysteries he would un.
ravel.
But now he won't go to the fair!
Dear' Dear. What can the matter bel
Parker won't go to the fair!
Why won't the big bosses let Parker so
ronmingf
And why do they keep him shut up In
the gloamingf
ST Iouis IL waitins-lher beer ylnsses
fonminE.
But Parker won't go to the fair!
Dear! Dearl What can the matter be!
Oh. dear. What can the matter be-
Dcarl Dear. What can the matter bel
Parker can't 80 to the fair!
The state herald., 1904-09-23

the influences affecting the individual
units in one State in this election are
national in their nature and are effective
throughout the republic.
II the issue In the November election
were confined TO the tariff question it
would be impossible to infer from Yer
mont's $1,000 Republican plurality
what would be the drift in New York,
Connecticut or Indiana, because the vo-
ters Of these three States study the
tariff question through very different
spectacles from those OF the farmeis OF
Vermont. From the day in 1861 when
her late Senator Justin s. Morrill, in
troduced the war revenue tariff measure.
which bore his name in the House Of
Representatives, Vermont has never wav-
cred in her support OF the Republican
policy OF protection. Other States have
wobbled, as the politicians have played
upon the credulity of their Industrial
classes. but Vermont has stood as firm
as her own everlasting hills.
But In the present campaign the
Democracy has chosen to thrust its ira
ditional clamor TOR free trade into the
background and has arrayed itself
against the American spirit OF ngEres-
sive. progressive expansion. OF which
Theodore Roosevelt is the living EN-.
boIiment.
To-day the Republicans stand for ma.
tional action, advancement and life; the
Democrats for national iDaction, retro.
rression and death. The issue is between
DOING and DON'T.
Such an issue appeals to voters In
Vermont precisely as II appeals to those
OF Oregon or Arkansas. The restricted
local view aud interest IL swallowed up
In the broader prospect, and men Sots
ns Americans and not as citizens of this
or that State.
To this issue Oregon last June re-
sponded 60 ahcadM and Vermont mere.
ly echoes back across the continent Go
HheadH'
Even Arkansas shows signs Of waking
from the lotus-eating dream OF Demo
crncy that a nation can advance with
out exerton and force by marking'time
In front Of the marble efiigies OF Jeficr'
son and Jackson, who II they were alive
nould be marching In the ranks OF action
and progress
This, then, Is the significance OF the
Vermont election, that on the issue con.
tained In the word Forward persona
fed, II our opponents will have IL 80.
In Theodore Roosevelt, represented In
every line OF financial. industrial and
diplomatic achievement, demanding In
creased expenditures for the army. the
navy, the postal service and every de-
partment OF government care of the
peoples interests-Vermont represents
the onward trend OF American thought
This, and not the mere fact that Yer
mont went Republican by 32,OOO votes,
gives nn assurance Of a great Republl.
eau Victory next November.
The state herald., 1904-09-23
AWKWARD QUESTIONS.
scr.ts object To Answering IL
naaeisi nterr~gntnri-s.


when the gold" message Of Alton II.
Parker reached the Democratic conyen'
tion at ST. Louis William J. Bryan sug'
ges;ed that the currency views OF Mr.
Parker ought to be more explicitly de
fined In some detail. and that the CON
vontion therefore should prepare list
Of questions connected with various
phases Of the currency issue for the can.
dldnte 10 answer. but Master OF Ccre.
monies Williams rushed TO Parker's de-
fense with the statement that the can
d!iAte should not he asked TO answer "A
LOT OF FOOLISH QUESTIONS"
This was the same ''publie be d--d"
ittltnde that arrogant corporations used
30 take In refusing TO answer questions
" pertinent Interest 10 their stockbold.
". or 10 the general public, until the
Republican party rcmedlcd matters by
passing law compelling publicity. and
especially established the Bureau OF
Commerce and Labor 10 secure H.
MIR. Bryan. all the Democrats In III.
convention at ST. Louis. aud In fact all
American voters OF whatever poaucal
belief. had perfect right 70 expect de.
tailed aud explicit publicity from Cnndi'
date Parker OF his views on government.
al financial policies. 20 that they could
inow whether or not, or to what extent
his Views were their Views, But this
publicity was dcnlrd them, because the
managers Of the convention deemed II Of
more Importance 10 protect their cHndl'
date from questions which he would not
want 20 answer for fear ~ making
sbreak," than To protect the voters ~ thu
country from possible misunderstanding
~ 10 financial Views which might no
Lear the lImoilFht of public discussion.
The managers of corporation con
Quoted on unsound lines are -lwhYs Hpt q
consider as foolish" questions, which
n answered, might result In an expose
And IL II the same way with the Demo
sratir manhEers who think their Onl,
cafe policy on the currency question l.
tr refuse to Elys Information as to What
.helr policy really Is,
The state herald., 1904-09-23
r,te. Placed M n,p,n,anr..

Gold Democrats who b1l,rd tho lirrHn
tariy will be permitted to Join the liill'
belmont Parker Organization provided
they psy n hlF rntrnnrs fee The Demo
cratic Riate Committee ~ Indiana IL
preparing 60 lew = heavy assessment on
rold Democrats Who wish 10 vote mr.
Parker In other words, the mpl whn
have been fsrllsd so bitterly ht Mr
liffan for supporting Palmer Or McNihl
vs. at the lAs two elections nH'i open
their poakr'i,sohs n they wish 70 st
lumbiy Ia the Parker bandraEln.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

W. are mar. for,upH'. thar osr or-
rore-t., who nov appeal Tor e"nh'
dsne- ~ the srnnns, which sons
express and sams ...t 60 have esnn'
d.ptisiiy understood. that, " ft'irwph
s.t. the, ma' he 'ru.tst 10 prove fats.
to .ssry pfinripic ~hich In the isst
elsht Years they haN- laid dow. ..
Ni,alI snd ~ leave nndi.tn'bsd thn,s
s.r, sct. ~ faaai-t.,ra,iab b.e-n.c of
which ,hsy sch tia, ,s. -twisi-,r-'
ten Itself he driven from power
rtssiIsnt Roosevelt
The state herald., 1904-09-23
ADVISERS OF CANDIDATES.
Trust Mavns'ss with Parker srd
rtato,msn with Roossyeit.

Two old aws-"Iilrds Of feather
nock together aud "Mrn are known by
the company they kee."-arc applicable
10 th. present campaign. Here are some
OF the men who stand close TO the two
presidential candidates. aud are known
ns their political adyisrrsi
For PArker-August Belmont. Wall
street maFuntr; George Foster Peabody,
ditto! David II, mn. Of unsayory polit.
leal record. Cord Meyer, Of the sursf
trust. Patrick MrCHrren, legislative
agent Of The Standard on Company
John u. Macdonald, Belmont's handy
man"
For noosevcl,-Eilhn Root. former
Secretary Of War! John Hay. Secretary
NJ State; william n. Moody, Attorney
General; William II Taft, Secretary of
War. George II. caHebeu, former See
frtnry of Commerce aud i.Hbnrl Joseph
q. Cannon, Speaker Of the House Of
Representatives.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Under the present tariff law all indus
tries have revived and prospered, labor
has been fully employed and more work
men have received good wages than
ever before In the history OF the coun.
try. Why take the dangerous risk Of
putting party in power that would re-
verse this policy of prosperityl
The state herald., 1904-09-23

The Democratic campaign managers
openly tell the public they wish TO con
duct the campaign free from mnd-sling'
ing and personalities, but they seem 10
have secretly given instructions to revile
and abuse the Republican candidate in
every way possible Chairman Taggarts
newspaper, the indianapolis Sentinel, Is
cartooning the President as a dog.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

"Ls, II. compare candidates" said
Miss Democracy TO atalNnft young
Republican.
"Cemparisons are odIous." he replied,
''but sihcc you insist, what has your
candidate done that hs should aspire 10
che prrsidencyr'
Nothing lie Il man Of peace,
Pray what has yours danrf'
"iis has done everything that came
III. way with all his mind aud heart aud
strength. lie has the soul for action
that would put life under the ribs of
DEATH"
The state herald., 1904-09-23

"r,s msss sf the bs@ncr-'ic p.r,y
feel OUTRAGED 81 the ~ss Il. which
,h.is leader. .sid them 90 Wall street.
! do not believe ,h-, III. s's snd hsif
s-iiiisr u,ss ~bs followed htts-' Win
cheer. an s,e,s iips sna warm eon-
yie,in.. In their bs.rts, tna nov he
delivered itts .at,ts IN ,ss tistsiH-ss
t,.. -hs s.if-t the ,i.ss, ~ bsi'sd ~
q, t.pu, I believe tbst the sssr,
mst..ity ~ the s,ss -bn sn,ed fn'
p,,., ar. s,.s st conviction ! can but
h,,. that ,b.y viii tssii,. tbs, ! ..,
a..,i,u ,h.ir battle new" ihn'n.s y.
w.,oas speech socsp,ns fvru lei uenin.ilcai
The state herald., 1904-09-23

''Sow n character and you reap a des'
tiny" was one OF the beautiful but
meaningless apothegms flung into the
lap OF Judge Parker by Editor Knapp,
of the st. Louis Republic, in introducing
his Democratic brethren OF the shears
and paste po, to their candidate. With
about equal relevancy and more wit he
might have said plant a corpse and
raise a tombstone"
The state herald., 1904-09-23

ny actual test IN southern California
Il has been found counting the urban
,nd rural populations together one
,nd onr half acres n Irrigated land will
iHnpoft one person, aud Il Ia estImatsi
that this can ultimately be- reduced "
, sinElr acre Tor saHh ibiiyi1ls.
The state herald., 1904-09-23
WHAT 1T MEANS.

The Significance ~ I'll. f.rmo-t
Nie,BrH
While II would hu The Hheerest folly
for Republican managers 70 accept th"
Vermont victory Hs certain ahRbry Of
ltoossrsrs election nni November, or.
90 relax In thrlf efforts in insure that
result. 1t cannot be- denied that the 49,
100 plurality b niue frissurlhE and
significant fact That tbs u 80 is not
berauaa q succession ~ statistical c1lh'
cidencea where a shrlhtsFe ~ the lie'
publican plurality In Vermont 10 Sep'
tsmbsf has prsssssi national prNo'
cratic Victory m November, but because
The state herald., 1904-09-23

political smpirics" well describes the
species of constitutional hair-splitterS
who see the constitution rent IN tnttefs
every time new condition demands the
exercise OF some government power not
dreamed OF In the philosophy OF Thomas
Jefferson. II the political empires OF
1861 had had their way there would
have been no union left for their sue
eessors TO weep and groan over In 1901.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

The policy Of protection has preserved
the American market for the products
of American manufactures and American
manufacturers have made markets for
the products OF American farmers, and
together they have established high
standard Of American living and made
possible the high scale Of American
The state herald., 1904-09-23

The platform on which Theodore
Roosevelt stands reiterates the time
hnnotrh Republican principle In favor
of fostering home industries In order
that American workmsn may he steadily
employed and well paid, The Demo
cratic platform Is verbose aud rvasiys,
but. siftsd Of all Its platltndss I, sim
ply rrIt.rates III. Democratic hostility
60 any tnrin that will protect American
industflrs
The state herald., 1904-09-23

The Democratic party never gets right
on National issues except when it tries
to steal the Republican platform. After
lecturing for many years that free silver
at lG to l was the paramount issue, it
now drops the question and actually ad-
mits that the gold standard is irrevoca-
bly, fixed.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Under the last Democratic admins
tration business was paralyzed at home
and the United States had doubtful
standing among nations. During the Me
Kinley and Roosevelt administrations
prosperity has been restored at home and
the prestige of the nation abroad has
advanced as never before.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

No matter how Democratic platforms
may try to whitewash or sugar-coat the
position of the party on the tariff ques-
ton. its real object is always the de-
struction of the protective system. which
Is the principal safeguard OF American
industries, labor and wages.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

There is one truth that seems beyond
the comprehension of the Democracy.
that 'the old order changes, yielding
place to the new" Otherwise 1t would
not try to fit the Jeffersonian knicker-
bockers of 1904 on the lusty American
giant of 1901.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

1t is said that Tammany will not con
slider the money question ir:evocably set
tied until the contract for the next 800
100000 subway is awarded to n hacker
of Judge Parker, who will recognize
that public subway is a political
trourh
The state herald., 1904-09-23

"O- ~. whole, a1r people s.rn -.nr.
sud tive belts, ,h.p ever before sud
the rrnsr... NJ -sioh ~s sfs 80 prsua
esuid 40, h.s. take. pi-o. hsd I, act
bees fot the .p4huiiii.s sf Industrial
r.p,.... .pcb a. th,. II. which I .m
sps.Li.s "aFtIm hro.rsl'. ,ps.ch si
rtovih, nee, ", T., Aasu,t ssta tyf,
The state herald., 1904-09-23

The Democratic platform denounces
protection as robbery of the many to
enrich the few Yet experience has
proved that under protection prosperity
Is. diffused among all classes of people.
while under free trade all classes suffer.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

The Democratic editors will have fun
with themselves when they begin max
ing extravaganza of the national expen-
ditures and the Jelfersonian parsimony
that has plastered New York over with
q debt of more than S3l0,O0O,OU0.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Confidence in the continuance of the
present administration at Washington
for another four years is reflected in the
confident tone that peryades all bust.
ness circles in the United States.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Silence has grown weary listening
for the reply that comes not from
Esopus to Tom Watson's query, "What
is Judge Parker's position on the negro
question:"
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Comparison of Republican and Demo
cratic platforms of the last forty years
emphasizes the difference between things
done and things promised. One is a
party of great achievements, the other
of great promises.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Carl Schurz's appearance on the stump
in Southern Illinois is another straw on
the back of the double.winSed Demo
cratic mule. When he applauds Parker'i
gold telegram the free silver Democrat,
Writhe: when he calls for merit In the
public service there Is general esodu'
60 the nearest free lunch counter, and
when he talks about surrrndrrlng III,
Philippines there are groaua OF disap
pfusal
The state herald., 1904-09-23
rs,ls, liza. Trimmed ui- salts.

trhilhdslphia lhaultrfl
When judge Parker voted for silver,
In 1870 hni 1000. hs I'D not know the
gold standard ras going to bs 90 p7pu
lar In ipDl
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Odds In Wall street Of to on
Roosevelt deliver no electoral votes, but
they are mighty discourasing to the silent
speculat0r of Esopus.
The state herald., 1904-09-23

Daniel Burhannn. af Chippewa Falls,
Wis, one N ,hs leading hni best known
Democrats In Northern Wisconsin. has
holiei Parker and Davis and anneibced
he purpose ~ supporting Roosevelt nhi
Fairbanks Al one tine be was q cHn.
diinis Tor Congress 0n The Democratic
ticket aud took M active part In poll
ties ~ ihr recent Republican county
convention Mf iiuchanHn was elected
delegate % the Congressional convention.
10 irtFats IL TO populate. Irrigation
depends for It's Hurcess upon population.
Colonization ls the populatlns Of hltb
fto nnoe,~ibl-d tracts ~ land
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-08-05
BLAZE AT
WASHINGTONVlLLE

A fire broke out in Washingtonville
yesterday. which was discovered in the
nick of time to prevent q oonfagra.
tion which might have wiped out Q
considerable portion of the town.
The fire occurred on the roof of the
blacksmith shop connected with the
wheelwright shop conducted by Bur-
CESS Heacock and evidently original.
ed from some sparks which fell from
the chimney. When discovered the fire
had gained considerable headway.
There was instantly the widest
alarm, as not only is Washingtonville
without any fire fighting appliances,
but the blaze was situated in large
frame building that stands near other
buildings equally infammable com.
munioating In turn with the principal
street of the town.
In an incredibly short period Of time
a bucket brigade was formed in which
citizens irrespective of age or seq took
part. Water was brought from the
creek and from the pumps near by,
while o. H. Seidel mounted the roof
receiving the water and pouring 1t
where it would do the most good. In
short time after the brigade got down
to work the blaze was extinguished.
It was the general opinion that but
for the timely discovery and prompt
work a great loss of property would
have ensued.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-08-05
Thrilling Street Accident.

A thrilling accident took place at
Walnut and Bloom streets about II
O'Clock Monday forenoon.
NJ. p. Scott and Clyde Dyer. two at
taclies of Castle Grove, were driving
out Of town with two spirited horses,
black and bay. attached to a plat.
form spring wagon. At the above
point the black horse became restive.
He refused to move forward and be.
gan to rear. While standing nearly
erect he fell over backwards causing
the wagon to upset; As he struck tho
ground the other horse jumped astride
his prostrate body, while the wagon
landed on top of both.
The two men, in the wagon escaped
injury by jumping. Mr.. Scott landed
upon his feet. but his companion was
less fortunate and was thrown violent
ly to the ground. Mr.. Scott in order
to help the horses few to the head of
one and was soon in the midst of the
mix-up. His position was one of grave
danger and the spectacle of man. wag.
on and struggling horses all in one
heap was quite thrilling.
In few minutes there was a big
crowd present who willingly took hold
to remove the wagon and help the
horse upon his feet. In short time
the animal was free to arise, but for
some time he could not be induced to
make the attempt and lay as if utter
ly helpless.
When things we're finally straighten.
ed out it was found that the wagon
tongue was broken off and the vehicle
otherwise damaged. One of the horses
had cut on the front foot, which bled
profusely but so far as could be deter.
mined neither Of the animals was bad.
ly hurt.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-08-05
q. A. Litz's Patent Flooring.

H. A. Litz of Zurich, Switzerland,
who is visiting his brother, Carl Litz,
in this city, is an inventor of reputa-
tion.
His latest achievement is patent
flooring, thoroughly covered by pat
ent, which is ready to be put upon the
market. CARL Litz of this city has be-
come half owner with his brother in
the invention and the two men are
casting about for place to manufact.
ure the flooring.
The flooring in general way may
be said to resemble mosaic work and
is made up of small blocks of wood
with the grain extending upwards.
The features about it strikingly new
are the method of mailing, the saving
and the tools devised for doing the
work and these along with the finish
ed product all are patented.
The blocks of wood are highly polish
ed. Of any shape or color desirable. so
that any picture or design is easily
work ed in the surface, which Is as
suitable for tables, counters, etc.. as
for flooring. 1t is designed also for
wainscoting and even for walls and
ceiling and where used as flooring is
intended to take the place of carpet.
Specimens of the work were examin-
ed yesterday by members of tine local
Board OF Trade and they unhesitating
ly pronounce it one Of the most prom
Using inventions of the day. The
matter will be brought to the atten.
tion of the Board of Trade at its next
meeting and some action will no doubt
be taken to secure the new industry
for Danville. The Oity of Reading
wants to manufacture the new floor.
ing. but all things being equal the in
ventors will prefer Danville.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-08-05
Game of Base Ball.

There was an interesting game of
base ball at the Nail Works grounds
Saturday afternoon between the Dan
vile Reserves and the employees of
Rempe's Clock factory. 1t was the
first game of the season for the Clock
factory employees, who lost tho game,
the score being IA to 3 in favor of the
Reserves. The wide margin by which
the game was lost is explained away
on the ground that the Clock factory
boys tackled the game without ad-
equate practice.
Peters for the Reserves made good
two base hit and three base hit.
Johnson for the factory boys pitched
good game, but his support on the
whole was not of sort to win. The
two teams lined up as follows:
Reserves-Barber C. Peters p, Drei-
fuss h., Pritchard 2b. land IS. Russell
S., and 2b. Lee 3d.. Anderson IT, +, Gill
laspy CT, Christian rf.
Employes-Baylor c., johnson p. =,
Raver lb., Trumbower 2b., Foust IS. I,
Dugan 3D., Kase IT,. Orth 2b., Cohn
RI.
The field at the Nail Works has be-
come poi ular battle ground for con
tending local clubs There is not a
week but two or three games are pull
ed off there, each of which is witness
ed by a good-sized crowd.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-08-05
CONTRACT FOR
TRESTLE WORK

The contract for III" ling at
Twi Hills about mite AMI n half
above Grovania is auar l'd hy ih
Danviile and Riuo.nsh ~ Ei ctrIG
Railroad Company yr torday 10 tho
Owego Bridge Company, which is
building tho bridge IuI tho ro:nrI my
over the Fishing Cieek. The con-
tractors are given until August 2lst to
complete tho work, a date at which.
ii no delay occurs, the grading will
be completed along the entire line.
The trestle work will be twenty one
feet high and upwards Of two hundred
feet tong By thus bridging tho hol-
low between the Twin Hills a very
ugly grade Is obviated and the line
between Dauville and Bloomsbury
made a com, Al atively easy one
The crew is still employed oil the
overhead work. The trolley wire. cut
OH Tuesday, yesterday WAS made fast
overhead at each side of the crossing
and stretched tight. The crew yester-
day was busy putting on the chang
ers." the device by which the trolley
wire is suspended from the cross wire
attached to the poles. The overhead
work is now practically completed as
far rs Magills farm.