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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-22

A little maid of the tenements went
out to do her Christmas shopping.
She was little German girl, which
meant that she must buy present for
each member of the family. It meant.
also, that she did her Christmas shop
ping on Avenue A, between First and
Eighth streets, in that exciting little
village of Christmas booths which
springs up there as if by magic just
before Christmas every year.
The little girl of the tenements said
that the explorer might go along with
her while she did her shopping, and
the explorer was glad to go.
She was little mother, but she man
aged to leave my baby" at home for
just this one day. 1t is very wearing to
have the baby along when one goes
shopping.
She had three brothers Fand three
sisters, counting in the baby. And her
father and mother made eight to buy
presents for, and she had,aexactly IS
cents. The explorer thought it would
be profitable and interesting to watch
this Christmas shopping.
The little maid had been to school
and knew very well that she had three
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-22

Compared with the Weaver vote of
1892, Mr.. WatsOn's eighth of million
may seem small to those who were ex-
some to feel discouraged. But when
we consider that million and a quar-
ter who voted for Bryan and populis-
tic platform in 1900, refused to be de-
livered to the Belmont crowd this year,
it is evident that there is large field
for future work. In addition to this
there must be nearly million more Of
new voters (or substitutes for them
who were not interested in a sham
battle between two plutocratic parties
and who also stayed at home. There
were 799, 9,998-eight hundred thousand
in round numhers-radical votes cast
this year. There are three times that
many more radicals who did not vote
or voted for plutocracy out. of spite.
Hence, instead of feeling discour-
aged, the peoples party has reason 70
feel encouraged. Had the total vote
increased proportionately to increase
in population, both old parties increas-
ed their vote. and the minor parties
fallen behind-then there would have
been ground for despair. But such is
not the case. The socialists, prOhibi-
tionists, and populists, have all made
gains-and any reasoning man knows
that there is wider field than ever
before for making further gains. The
question as to which OF these three
parties shall gain most of the recruits,
is of no moment right now. The i'm
portant work is to teach them how TO
make an effective protest against plu-
tocracy and to cease the unpatriotic.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-22

control, to large extent, the political
actions of any or all parties? Appar-
emily very small matters frequently,
not only control party action, but
often determine party success.
The financial condition OF the maasoa
of the people, at the time Of an cleo.
ton, has frequently more to do with
the result than has party candidates or
party platforms. In their indifference,
or | might say In their blindness, the
people have come to regard the ma
tional administration as entitled to all
the credit for good, and equally re-
sponsible for all the evils growing out
of bad times. Let we'll enough alone"
has been the republican slogan, and
the most potent argument of repub-
lican orators for the last three national
campaigns With all our bOaSted In
telligence the average voter In cast.
ing his ballot is controlled more BY
the products of his fields and the cons
dition of his finances than he is by
the production of oratOry or the posi-.
tion of his party upon any, or all the
political questions of the day. From
this viewpoint the republican party
has had largely the advantage Of all
others for number of years. Added
to this and contributing largely to Mr..
Roosevelt's unprecedented majority
were the bitter feuds among demo-
Gratis for the control of their last ma
tional convention at st. Louis, tOgeth.
er with the unorganized condition Of
the populist party before, and even
during the campaign. TO anyone,
therefore, except the mereSt tyrO In
politics the result of the last campaign
was no surprise for it was visible from
it's beginning There was little in Mr..
Roosevelt, as man, or in the repHh-
lican platform as a political creed to
drive single republican to vote for
any other candidate, while the repnb-.
lican candidate was the natural legateo
of the dissatisfied and recalcitrant vOt-
ers of all other parties in the race.
Mr.. Bryan loyalty supported Mr.. Par-
ker, as | claim, under all the circum-
stances, she was in honor bound to do,.
and while he brought him hundreds
of thousands of votes that Mr.. Parker
would not otherwise have received, yet
there were other hundreds of thou
sands Of democrats that would not lis
ten to even the persuasive voice Of
their former, and, predict, their fu.
ture great leader, and to show their
displeasure, and to emphasize their
protest against the action of their par-
/ ty at st. Louis voted for the repub-
lican nominee. And our candidate, the
gallant and gifted son OF the south.
Tom Watson, while wishing and seek
ing as large vote as possible for him
self, as it was his duty to do, held out
no hope of his own election, but BY
his fiery eloquence, keen wit and With
ering sarcasm directed against the ac-
Ition of the st. Louis convention, and
Its nominee, Mr.. Parker, and its most
active and conspicuous member, Me-
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-22

Notwithstanding the voting popula-
tion must have grown considerably in
the past four years, the vote of 1894 is
short of that of 1900 in the sum Of
433.9 .924. The natural increase in voting
population is somewhere near quar-
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-22
A Question of Ways and Means

To the Members Of the Peoples
Party:
Recent press dispatches give fairly
correct summary of the popular vote
on president. Four counties in Michi-
gan are estimated. and in Tennessee
one county is treated similarly. 1t is
also defective in that no vote is re-
ported from the state of Washington,
where Watson and Tibbles electors
were duly nominated and must have
received some votes.
The electoral vote stands 1886 for
Roosevelt to 140 for Parker. The pop
ular vote, as follows:
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-22

ter of million every year; hence, it is
safe to say that million and quarter
of able-bodied men refused to exercise
their sovereignty in 1904. Doubtless the
number is even greater than this.
Inasmuch as the total vote did not
increase, it is fair to assume that the
| ,263,735 who voted for Bryan in 1900,
but failed to vote for Parker in 1904
make up the increase which other
parties gained, and include the loss in
the total vote. The socialist labor par
ty candidate, Corregan, ran 6,425 be-
hind Malloney in 1900, and neither the
union reform nor the United Christian
parties were represented this year
making another loss of 6,216. Hence,
the total party losses sustained were
1,276,376. These votes were distributed
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18
oLARKsBURG, W. VA, JAN. IS 1904.

The word has been given out by those
who are interested in and at the head
Of the industries in course of ronstruc.
ton in East Clarksburg that that see.
ton win have a population of 1000 peo-
pie or more next summer. If il be true
that they are right about this, is it not
time that the people here who have
money invest it in houses for this in.
tiux of population! The character of
these industries are such that perman.
ency is assured, but much depends upon
the ability of Clarksburg 10 take care
of the new corners, who are to play such
nm important part in Clarlsburg's fu.
ture. This is serious matter, and it
is not enough that development compaa-
les should lay out and sell building lots.
There ought TO be industrial organiza.
tons whose main business il is to see
that homes are built for the employees
necessary TO operate these plants. Til,
matter is almost as important as the
establishing of industries in our midst
There are persons here who should look
into this matter and get the ball to roll.
ing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

II may appear to some as a demand
that should not be needed by the fed.
eral government, but in all fairness and
justice, who should the Civil War team.
ster not receive pensions The work
he did was just as necessary 10 carry on
the war As was that of the man with the
gun. His hardships and perils were
very much of The same nature. Con
gress should give audience to them and
carefully read and ponder over their ne
tition for pensions. No man familiar
with the facts win dare to assume that
they are not entitled to consideration
under our present pension system. and
IT IS TO be hoped that Congress viii deal
fairly with them, not only because they
are deserving Of a pension but also be.
cause some of them need it badly.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Spring will soon be upon us. The
busy season ought then to begin. There
are prospects THAT some OF the suburbs,
which are building up with manufac.
tories will be hives of industry. The
only thing that may rctard great de.
velopment will be lack of dwelling
houses. Those in financial position to
do so should see to it that the thous.
ands OF workers who wall come 10
Clarksburg next summer have homes
and the only way to do that is to buill
houses for rent and put rental value on
them that VIII not be so high that lab.
oring men can not afford TO live in
them. Be moderate in all such demands
and the city in general will be benefited
as well as those who invest their money
in houses.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

The popularity of the Daily Telegram
grows every day. 1t aims to take the
right position On every thing and to be
ar and just. 1t also gives its readers
the news, full and complete, as well as
the latest and the people appreciate
this fact. Advertisers also have a high
regard for its value as an advertising
medium because it reaches and Is read
by the people. The fact that it helps
the merchants is a matter Of pleasure
to the management and their trade can
not be too great TO please US.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

A Parkersbnrg alderman has become
so Disguised with the filthy condition
OF the streets that he has offered reso.
luton before the law-malSing body of
that city to dispense with portion Of
the ofIiciate OF the place and use the
money TO clean the streets. The sup
position is from distance that he want.
to begin the work OF cleansing in high
places and continue it to the streets In
Clarksburg there are no officers that can
very well be dispensed with, but there
would not be the slightest objection to
considerable street cleaning and repair,
ing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

The superintendent of the second asy-
lum Of the state shows the sort of stuff
he is made of and the pity is that there
are not more like him in official posi-
tion. He certainly would make an nd
mirable member of the state health
board, since he IS not afraid and does
not keep al safe distance from disease
He is nursing u small pox patient at his
institution, not in it but in an isolated
house. Members of health boards usual.
" stay at distance and examine the
patient through an eye glass.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

One of the Salem papers admits that
one of its recent candidates for munich
pal office in that town was unworthy.
1t charges him with going fourteen
miles away from home and meddling
into affairs that are no concern of his.
Inc only strange thing about it all is
That the sheet should make the admis
sion. Everyone agrees with the paper
on the proposition.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Since it is unconstitutional, as shown
by the governments survey of the
counties from which it is proposed TO
form Augusta county, the promoters of
that movement will likely go to work
and have the constitution changed. butt
ii they do not have any more success
than they did last year in the Legisla-
ture, they VIII find themselves broke
with nothing accomplished. The fact is
Augusta county seems to have gone
glimmering.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

The exoneration of Atkinson and
Northcott Of the charges recently pre-
fcrTed against them Of official wrong do.
ing is nothing more than the citizens
generally of this state expected. The
charges were ridiculous on their face. no
one seeing how i would be possible for
them or any one else to bribe or in
fiuence federal grand jury, whose posi-
ton is so exalted that none have the
andacity to do otherwise than to almost
revere them. They command respect
that the judge himself would scarcely
dare to re5uke them, much less Try to
buy them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Since Augusta county has been laid on
the table, it is in order to entertain a
motion TO move The county scat of
Marion county to Warrington. The
only way to overrulethat motion would
be to put it up to the people TO vote ON
the question.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

hoped that the committee will not and
any unsafe buildings, but, il it does
It should not hesitate to make a posi-
tive report on the matter and then the
council should see 10 it that the danger
is overcome.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Councilman Kelley very properly car.
ried measure through the city council
TO have all the public buildings Of the
city inspected and committee is TO
be appointed by the mayor for the pur-
pose This committee should do the
work thoroughly and with view only
TO the safety Of the people. 1t is to be
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Public dancing at the Elkbridge dance
hall every Tuesday and Friday nights
Admission to gentlemen so cents, and t.
ladies % cents. Music by the Peerles,
piano player. octl6ti
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The stockholders Of the Union Land
Company will meet at the Empire Ma
tional Bank. Friday, Jan. %, 1904, at
! pm, for the election of officers and
directors and any other business that
may properly come before them.
v. L, HIGHLAND, Secretary.
Jan. lS-dt.d,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Dancing every Friday and Tuesday
evening from to II at the Elk Bridge
hall. Come and enjoy the new music
just received, since the last dance. Most
pleasant dance hall in town. Floor I'M
excelled. Violin and electric player mu-
sic. ian7tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

e greatest bargains ever offered in
clothing and shoes at wiz Nus
baum's. Janl4,tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

In buying Lyons candies you get the
best candies at reasonable prices. c. D
Sturm & 90. jan5-dtI
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Rubber boots only $3.50 at VIII Nus
baun's. Jan.l4tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

For something you can eat 60 20 tn,
Coffee and Chop House, Pike street, op
posite Waldo. 1Itf
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

! Il. -
For something you can eat go to the
Coffee and Chop House, Pike street, op-
posite Waldo. 1I-tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

The Daily Telegram can be found .
sale Mt:
Showacre Bros. news stand, Pike st.
Ed. Rone's news stand, Pike Street.
Traders Hotel news stand.
Jackson news stand, Glen Elk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

You can't afford to miss tine great sale
If clothing, shoes and r,lbbcrs at VIII
Nu5baum's. Jan.l4.i
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

Shoes sold less than cost at VIII Nus.
baum's. Jan.14,tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18
JANUARY 1. 1904

JANUARY 1, 1904
desire to thank the people of Clarksburg and vicinity
and especially those whose patronage has made the year 1909
the most prosperous during my stay and wish that the New
ear may bring to them happiness and prosperity which will
surely come be continuing to See Dodge during 1904
Yours with expectations
w DODGE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-18

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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10
NUMBER 1872
The oldenburs Company.

The Monte Vista Oldenburg
Coach Horse company was organ.
lzcd Wednesday night with tine
following officials: A. Fl. Webster,
president; W. r. Farrar, manager;
+. j. Adams, secretary and treas
urer.
The board of directors consist
of the president of the company
and O. ". Sylvester, l.. W. Ar
thur, X. L. Robb and John OF.
The stockholders are: A. II.
Webster, l.. B. Sylvester, l.. W.
Arthur, e. W. Gates, o. ". Syi-
vester, w. S. Woods, W. s. Far
row, Jno Hecker, Zinser Bros. R.
4. Robb, Geo. Blackmore, Jas.
Carson. Geo. Zahnen, I. G. Rohb,
Sinclair Bros, John on, p. Ko.
lander, Z. J. Adams, and D. j.
Gibbs.
The purpose of the new conf
pany is to promote Il better grade
of horses in the valley, - large
carriage horses are in excellent de.
mand at all times.
They have bought Of Springer X
Stubs, of Denver. "Triumpbstor"
a splendid imported German coach
horse, 3 years old, weight l.4Oo
pounds-the purchase price being
$1,000. The pedigree papers date
back to 1905. Service fees will BE-
$40.
1t is said by some Of the stock
men that Triumphator il the finest
horse ever brought to the valley
and great results are expected for
a better grade Of stock.
The company is one OF the best
ever organized in Monte Vista, b.
ing composed of representative
business men and stock men.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

NOn Tuesday, W. u. Lee, Supt .
MIR. Lucey, engineer, J, l..
Thomas, Snpt. bridge and build
ing, and J. klmley, Supv. B. 4 b..
of the D...& X. q. railway, were IN
Monte Vista and visited the pro.
posed site for new stock yards,
The location was approved, the
necessary surveys were made and
&6rk will be commenced at once.
The new yards will be large
enough to accommodate several
thousand head Of sheep, will he
provided with single and double
shntes for loading and good we'll
The location is just west of the
mill. The ground was purchased
Of A. 5. Matthias
THE shippers and the citizens ex-
prsss a great deal of satisfaction at
the move which will filled much.
needed and long prayed for want
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

There has been subscribed, and
almost collected, nearly 500 for
the park. We will have spent
all of the money when the debts
are paid. We have laid 500 feet of
pipe, have 6 hydrants and two
fountains, with all their connec-
tons attached to the X. X. tank,
have nice fence up with iron
gates, fence painted, have two
sprinklers with hose which will
sprinkle any and all parts Of the
grounds.
The citizens have been very
kind and liberal with their dona-
tions in the starting and building
of the park. My friend Otto
Ahrens has been IA host, with his
good counsel and free work. And
now good folks il is up TO you
To finish il the coming spring.
We want $500 to plant trees,
make flower beds and $. X. Hoop.
or has almost agreed 10 send US a
landscape gardener. Nodoubt he
will do it. As suggestion to
raise the money, the ladies u the
town give "A suDDcr and the
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10
Monte Vista Creamery.

On Monday the board of direc.
t5rs Of the creamery company ill.,
spected the new building and nc
cepted the work. barring few de
tails about which there was some
misunderstanding and which have
been attended to in accordance
With the contract.
The building is located north Of
the railway tracks. near the slough
and just east Of the Gunmrrel
road. The lot was purchased by
citizens from c. 5. Aldrich and
danated to the company. The
situation is good; more especially
for the reason of drainage facili-
ties.
The contract for the construc-
ton Of the creamery building was
awarded to Graham, Of Del Norte.
The structure is Of brick and con-
siots Of the main working room,
cooling room, Office, engine room
and coal shed. The floors are
made Of southern pine, cooling
reom is veritable refrigerator,
having double walls and air tight
doors, and the work throughout is
finished in first class manner.
6The machinery is here and the
work Of installing WAS commenced
Thursday.
Mr.. John Gardner has been ell
gagged to take charge Of the cream
cry and it is expected TO start up
within u week or ten days.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

The workmcn have commenced
the construction Of Z. NJ. Corlett's
new Office on the north side of
First avenue. Tho building will
In of brick. 25X2s feet in dlmen-
sion and with pressed brick front.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

The Monte Vista Meat Market
receive esch week . consignment
Of Mountain trout from Bachsnd
Bros., Silver Lskea They have
the exclusive sale 10 Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

Monte Vista lodge. l. o. o. f.,
held their election last Saturday
night. W. II. Fassett was elected
Noble Grand, +. NJ. Hopper. v.
G., l. f. Foo-e. Sccv,, ". &. San
ford, Treasurer.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

when you 20 to n bank for loan
you are generally asked 10 make II
statement Of your financial condi-
tioo, which Is right. that the bank
er should know. When Won deposit
your money with bank you have
= right 10 know their financial con
tttlon. The First National Hank
Of Monte Vista publish II state
ment 0f their condition every Goto
70 days. the only bank in the val
ley that d,.s.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

Clarsocs Moody and II. o.
Walker left Monday night for
Erie. Peunsylvania. In the interests
Of the Columhine Mining company.
NJ. Moody will stop = few days in
Illinois.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10
Free Reading Room.

Commencing Monday Decem.
her IL, free reading room will be
open ntthc Library Building, FROM
Z to9 p. M. each evening except
Sunday. BY order Of,
MoNTs VISTA LIBRARY Assn.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

Miss Virginia Head has ex-
pected to be called home by the
illness Of her father but this week
received the welcome news of his
improvement.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

George Corlett went to Denver
last Friday night and visited part
Of this week in Boulder. He takes
the examination for admission to
the Bar Of the state on the 9TH and
10th,
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

J. 81. Haskins and Robert G..
Hall have leased the San Juan
Proprietor aud the first Issue I'M.
der the new management made its
appearance last week. We wish
them good luck.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-12-10

Mrs. Campbell arrived in Monte
Vista Tuesday from Arkansas t.
JOIN her husband who has purchas.
ed the the lease of the Warren
place southwest of town.