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ans, and rely to a great extent upon
ex-office holders for their debaters
Wherever these men go, whose names
are household words on account of
their prominence In public life. there
is sure to be an interested audience
to listen to them. Speaker Cannon,
of the house. draws immense throngs,
as does Bourke Cochran, easily the
first orator on the democratic side
OF the house. Senator Fairbanks,
vice presidential candidate on the re-
publican ticket, and ex-senator Davis,
the vice presidential candidate on the
democratic ticket, are always sure oil
hearing.
When 1t comes down to a heart-to-
heart talk with the horny-handed
sons Of the soil, Secretary of Agri-
culture Wilson takes the prize His
value as a campaigner Is SO well es-
tablished that he was one of the very
first to receive assignment for work
In the field The old gentleman is a
Scotchman by birth, and he has never
lost the burr from his tongue. He
speaks with broad accent, and Is pos
sessed of plenty Of quaint Scotch hui
NOR, that is keenly appreciated by the
people. He draws his illustrations
from nature. and when he gets right
down to an earnest talk with his au-
dience he comes nearer making votes
than any other speaker on the politi-
cal platform. He Is a good mixer, and
when he goes around among his au-
dience after the speaking Is over,
shakes hands with the farmers. and
asks about their crops, at the same
time giving some shrewd suggestions
regarding the same, he just about
captures the rural crowd.
National Avenue to Mount Vernon.
In the recent agitation for improv-
ing and identifying Washington and
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merly was, but the excitement and
hurrah of such demonstrations are re-
served for the last few weeks or
days before the election. Twenty or
80 years ago, and even before the
war, there were months ofNcampaign
excitement, and political gatherings
were held throughout the country
where issues were fought over, pre-
scented and refuted, and the voters
talked to for the purpose OF CONVEX
sion.
So far this year it has been dem
onstrated that the voters of the coun
try take little interest in the public
addresses, and in the old-style Joint
Debates" by means of which political
doctrines were formerly disseminated.
1t has been demonstrated that these
only attended public meetings who
are interested in sending noted men.
and hearing the oratory of noted
speakers. They do not attend to hear
arguments. and care little for what
is presented on either side. They go
to public meetings to be entertained
and diverted. This change has been
fully grasped by the political man
ayers of the two great parties, and
they are directing their efforts to edu-
cate the people by ether means. They
have not abandoned altogether the
public gatherings. the barbecues
marching clubs and torch-light pro-
cessions, but provide for them more as
a means of exciting public interest
than making political converts.
Chairman Babcock. of the republic
an congressional campaign committee,
declares that the most effective work
is now done on election day, not ille-
galy, in the way Of bribery or any
fraudulent work, but by persistent
personal efforts in getting out individ-
ual voters.
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PICKED UP HERE AND THERE.

DThe American workman has no de-
sire to return to the democratic break
fast food which he had on his table for
some years.-Lowell (Mass.) Mail.
UMr. Parker's letter serves not so
much to advance his party's interests as
to bring out in the strongest light both
his own and his party's weakness and in
coherency.-Chicago Chronicle.
GyAccording to the bedding odds in
New York, the democrats are absolute
ly certain that Parker is going to win,
but they have conscientious scruples
against gambling.-Chicago Post.
EyThanks to the Dingley tariff, Amer
lean manufacturers now make practic-
ally all the corsets worn in this coun-
try. There's nothing like protective
tariff to improve the national FORM
Springfield Union.
GAS to the Philippines, Judge Par
ker has nothing more to propose than
the United States Is already doing. which
is to prepare the Filipinos as rapidly as
possible for the fullest blessings of lib
erty.-Troy IN. W Times.
vWhat is democracy? The st. Louis
platform declares that protection is
robbery" but the vice presidential can
didate says: II believe incidental pro-
lection to our Industries Is right and
roper."-Burlingto Hawk-Eye.
yNow that Clark, of Montana, has
given 100000 to the democratic cam
paign fund, the practical New York
politicians are entirely reconciled to
Grover Cleveland's refusal to take the
stump.-Chicago Tribune.
DThe democratic campaign hand
book does well to remind the people of
the constitution; but, as a partisan ex-
pedient, is~it wise to remind them, also,
that on at least one notable occasion the
republican senators defended It against
contemplated desecration Washing
ton Post.
OThe republican candidate for vice
president is doing energetic, effective
and excellent campaign work and
accomplishing valuable results His ad-
dresses possess abundant variety, inter-
est and force, and they are received en-
Enthusiastically wherever he goes.-N. Y.
Tribune.
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InTedttneu.
study means Of
conserving the public health. These
learned gentlemen have experimental
a great deal, and are satisfied that
they have discovered safe and cheap
method in the use of copper sulphate.
They do not want to force their rem
edy upon the people, but they have
been limiting very strongly that the
District of Columbia offers field for
a trial OF their discovery. They want
to put this copper sulphate In the city
reservoirs, and they also recommend
that for simple drinking purposes wa
ter be placed in copper vessels and al
lowed to stand a few hours.
The district authorities, however, do
not take kindly to the suggestions Of
the government experts. They de-
clined to allow the copper sulphate
experiment to be tried on the dog"
They have ignored the recommended
ton regarding the use of copper ves-
sells, and when the public schools
opened few days ago they insisted
that the children be irrigated with
boiled water. This, they claim, is tho
only practical method so far found
Of exterminating germs. They have
supplied the schoolhouses with old
fashioned tin wash boilers, in which
the water to be used by the children Ia
boiled Now come the government
experts with a cry Of horror that wa
ter boiled In these tin vessels, contain
ing large percentage Of lead. Is pol
sonous, and so the controversy goes
on. s -.
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WHICH ONE OF THE TWO?
Why Wise Voters Will Not Hesitate
to Elect Roosevelt Instead
Of Parker.

The fierce light that beats about the
throne" is a penny dip when compared
with the electric searchlightN that is
turned on any citizen who is nominated
for the presidency.
This is entirely correct, and no light,
not even an X-ray. is too great to bring
to bear on the one 1t is proposed to ele-
vate to the greatest position of respon-
sibility and power on earth.
We have before us at this time, says
the American Dairyman. two gentle
men, one of whom is to be placed in that
exalted station, the other necessarily
relegated to comparative obscurity.
One of these has been prominently be-
fore the people ever since he came to
the age of manhood, and is one OF the
best known citizens in this country, who
has filled subordinate or minor political
positions in such manner as to inspire
his fellow-citizens with confidence in his
integrity and ability, and, who, finally
reaching the highest one in the land
through an event that was truly de-
plorable, brought to that most trying OF
all possible positions an ability that
commanded the respect of even those
who were the most opposed to the prip=
ciples of his party.
He is man of brains of education of
courage and of experience. The inter-
ests of the nation are safe in his hands
He Is an ideal American gentleman,
with faults of his own, not demi-god.
but true and faithful to every trust and
worthy of the confidence and esteem of
his countrymen.
Opposed to him is a most estimable
gentleman, of fine personal character,
against whom as such not one word can
be said. He is student, and one who
has had the ambition of winning respect
as a careful, upright and capable Judge,
which he has already attained. With no
special knowledge Of or experience in
executive positions, and with reputa-
ton of being negative rather than pos
tive he has been stated as possessing a
judicial" mind. one so evenly balanced
that he cannot be partisan. Whether
these are qualifications to fit him for the
presidency is very properly question
to consider and when the environments
of the two candidates are looked at,
the personnel Of their advisers and the
principles of the two parties they rep
resent, and the very probable disastrous
consequences that would follow a
change in the policy of the government
are considered, it is not too much to pre-
dict that the voters will select the one
who has proved himself capable rather
than one whose experience and training
have not been such as to prepare him for
the heavy responsibility of the Office for
which he is a candidate.
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tacular as former
ly, and while a corps of spell-binders
will traverse the country from one
end to the other, there will not be
so much dependence placed upon their
efforts.
The national managers have learned
that the establishment of rural free
delivery and the extension Of sub
urban trolley systems have been the
greatest aids in the dissemination of
general knowledge in the past ten
years. They have aided in the polit-
ical education Of the country by CIV
ing the rural population daily mails,
and of this the national committees
have taken due advantage. They send
out daily brief pamphlets on political
topics, which the farmer and work.
men can read In a few minutes. They
have a corps of newspaper writer's at
headquarters, who furnish to the
smaller daily newspapers editorial
matter and news letters of political
character. SO that the claims Of each
party are constantly before the eyes
of the public. The public is a closer
reader than ever before, and for this
reason has about made up Its mind
on political questions before the cam
paign orators swing around the circle
with their speeches.
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What Mr.. Davis Has to say.

The sum and substance OF Mr.. Davis
letter is that what the country needs is
not change in policies. but change
In parties. Mr. Davis rejoices in the
things that have been done and are be-
ing done by the present administration,
but he seems to fancy that the demo-
Gratis ought to be given chance to show
that they can hold Office without dis
turbing the machinery of state which
the republicans have got into such fine
running condition. Mr.. Davis is dream
ing beautifully. and the voters will be
careful not to waken him.-Chicago Post.
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Candidates Cannot Agree.

And now the head and tail do not
agree. Judge Parker swallows the DEM
ocratic platform whole, including the
plank which declares protection to be
robbery, while Mr.. Davis, the octoge-
marian candidate for vice president, who
comes from West Virginia, where tariff
sentiment is strong, is out for "inci-
dental protection" The American peo-
pie, who believe in protection out and
out, will settle It by rejecting both and
electing the republican candidates, who
are agreed on this az on all other qucs-
lions Of great public concern. -C,evs.
land Leader.
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that the highwater
mark in campaign
expenditures has
been passed. Mel
Their party expects
to spend SO much
this year as in
former national
campaigns. This is
due largely to the
change in I h e
public mind re-
garding politics. 1t
Is not necessary
to spend so much
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surrounding his
toric territory, the
attention Of many
patriotic organiza-
lions has been
called to a scheme
for the construc-
ton Of a national
avenue connecting
the Arlington GEM
etery with Mount
Vernon. the home
of { h e immortal
Washington. This
idea was first sug-
gested by Gen.
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campaign, q n q
that is a change
in electioneering
methods. T h | S
change has been
gradual during the
past dozen years,
but In this ma
tional campaign is
more marked than
ever before. The
oil d brass band,
torchlight process
sions, and barbe-
cue style of cam
paign is not fol-
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question OF WnOle-
some, healthful
drinking water.
Epidemics of ty-
phoid fever in
various parts OF
the country have
called the atten-
ton Of the people
to methods of
purifying W ter
supplies. In the
agricultural de-
partment are noted
scientists, whose
business it is to
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-10-15
The Summer Engagement.

Sweet Maid-You must remember that
ours was a summer engagement.
The Man-That means II you see any
one you like better you'll break It?
YES"
"And II l see anyone like better
"I'll sue you for breach Of promise" -
Boston Traveller.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-10-15

AUL has linked here
In most vital rela-
tionship the heart
and the mouth as
the m e d | u m s
through which the
soul realizes that
Divine proc s s
which we call sal
walton. The ques-
ton: What must
l do to be saved?"
has its answer In
the brief. intense
appeal Of Paul as he
renliea IN that re-
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Corbin two or
three years ago, and has been dis
cussed TO some extent since. 1t is just
Is miles from the boundary lines of
Arlington national cemetery to the old
Mount Vernon mansion The way lies
along an elevated ridge, bordering the
Potomac, from which a beautiful
view of that noble river and surround
ing country can be had The idea as
1t has been discussed is for the states
now representing the 13 original colo
MES each to take in charge one mile
Of this avenue. build the road and
suitably beautify it.
Such a project, ifNcarried to COM
pletion, would mean IA perfect and
handsome driveway from Washing ton
City to Mount Vernon, and it is be-
lieved would become exceedingly popu-
lar in addition to- its historic signifi-
canoe. There Is now a splendid road
from the limits of the city to Airing
ton cemetery. the ancient home of the
Custises and the Lees. Adjoining Ar
lington is the military reservation of
Fort Myer now one of the best-ap-
pointed military posts in the country.
II the avenue of the 13 original
states were built, 1t is suggested
tht memorial arches and other means
of perpetuating the history of the
first confederation could be built,
and the driveway be lined with shade
trees representative of the various lat
itudes. as nearly every form of tree
will flourish in these parts.
The Question of Drinking Water.
The city of Washington has been
greatly stirred this summer on the
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when the array of
oratorical talent,
most of which Is
produced from Of
fetal circles In
w ashington, Is
considered. Con-
gress furnishes the
largest corps from
which these pub
lie speakers are
drawn. The cab
met circle con-
tributes a num-
Der, nd other
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Appropriate.

Geraldine-Ou literary club will take
up Lamb and Bacon next winter.
Reginald-Then why not call 1t the
Hash club?-St. Paul Globe.
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n a man could get credit for his
good Intentions money wcnld be no
object. =
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The Gospel
Twins
Sermon by the Highway and
Byway" Preacher.
lo0pyrisht. iSOs, b. ). N. Ea.oa. J

Chicago, Sunday. Oct. o. 1904.
Text:-'With the heart man believeih
unto righteousness and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation. "-Rom.
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WASHINGTON LETTER
NEW AND OLD POLITICAL CAM
PAIGN METHODS COMPARED. ,
GROWTH OF PRESS BUREAU
Days Of Spellbinder Not Yet Passed
Magnificent Driveway Proposed to
Mount vernon-Question of
Drinking Water.

Neutrality-suspicious. thing seems to
have been developed in this years
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Spellbinder Still with Us.
It Is too much to say that the day
Of spellbinders has passed, especially
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The Political Press Bureau.

Political managers of the republican
and democratic headquarters believe
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-10-15

government furnish some eloquent
speaking. The democrats draw FROM
=. congress. as well as do the republic
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The Question of Drinking Water.
The city of Washington has been
greatly stirred this summer on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-14
ADMIRAL TOGO REPORTS YICTOpylS DURING
 WEEKS ENGAGEvy;NTS OFF PORT ARTHUR
szAV PRESS WAKES WROTH
Untrue Report On Helena Incident Creates a
 Furry.

St. Petersburg. March 13.-The circula- ton here of an untrue report to the effect that the Washington cabinet had decided to support the protest of the commander of the United States gunboat Helena. now at New Chwang against the action of the Russian authorities In sinking Chinese junks In the channel oi the Liao River. and that Washington would notify Russia that the neutrality of New chwang must be respected. has created something of a furry.
 The Novoe vremya makes this the suhtect of an editorial article entitled More American Meddling," in which it is contended that as New Chwang IS within Manchuria. and is only six miles distant from the railroad. Russia has q perfect right to take defensive measures there. and that unless the United States Is seeking a quarrel 1t would not insist upon supporting the protest of the com- mander. Fortunately a denial of this story reached here tonight in time to head off what might have proved q fresh cause of irritation.
 Prince Mashiehersixi writing in tho Grashdanings weekly newspaper Of St. Petersburg. predicts that General Boh- rikoff. Governor General of Finland. is to be appointed Minister of War.
 According to a dispatch from St. Petersburg dated February Q. General Sakaroff had been appointed to act as Minister of War in the absence of Gen. eral Kuropatkin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-14
REFUGEE ON
 THE BATTLE. Russian at Tien Tsin Says Japanese Couldn't
 Reach Forts.

Tien Tsin. March RIA Russian refu- gee who arrived here to-day throws val uable light on the bonbardment of Port Arthur last Thursday. He says the at tack was intended for the forts, but the Japanese fire never reached them. There was small destruction and the casualties were not numerous. Twenty soldiers and two civilians were killed end thres civil fans injured. Colonel vershinin. Governor of Port Arthur was slightly wounded. The Japanese used three or four hundred Rus sian shells. which they found on Ina captured transport Manchnria
 The refugee mentioned above says f,uY Japanese cruisers were actively engag- ed.
 The forts replied with several shots whenever the Japanese left cover of Lao Thfe Shin promontory. Besides the Ret vizan. the battleahip petsopavlovsk re- ceived slight damage from e shot. The action of Vice Admiral Makaroff on the arnnoured cruiser Novik. in taking a nor- ton of the fleet out of the harbor oe, Friday morning appealed % the patrol ism and excited the admiration of the garrison, The food supply of Port Ar thur is reported to be normal. though ft
 ~-~Saf~s-e-ss " @WNSAM VAALEA DYa QFnl~ nance. Three merchants have been pun ished for raising prices.
 The French Caviar restaurants aat, the Russian Cafe Chantant are running ana the naval band plays In the park daily.
 Relying to the indhiry of the eoni- mander of foreign guuhoat at New Chwang. the civil administrator ci,arac- terizes the reort of Russia's intention 10 block the Lea river by sinking iufika as calumnies. The latest report from Feng Huan Cheng brought by courier of the regular native courier service. who eleft that place on March g, states that there were no Japanese there, or in that vi- cinfty. Therefore. the reports of encoun- ters at the outposts there must be dIs- credited.
 Information from an official who was an eye witness of the bombardmeAt of Port Arthur oh Wednesday and Thurs- day. is to the effect that the Russians had twenty-five killed on the battiesfip seyastopol. twenty on the netvlxan and twenty in the towrT The NNsslafla are said 70 have sunk A 9aranese cruiser ana the Russians assert that their damaged cruisers have been repaired and are ready for sea. The battieship CSarevitch win be ready shortly. There Is no. dock hera capable of taking in the Retvizan. The Russians are preparing for the defense of New Chwang. finding 1t impossible to stop the landing of the Japanese.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-14
M. KURIMo INTERVIEWED.
Late Minister to Russia Tells of
 Rupture.

Rupture.
 Paris, March 13.-The Temps has pub lished an interview with M Kurino. the late Japanese minister to Russia, who is quoted as saying that there Is no doubt the Japanese government decided to sev- CT diplomatic relations with Russia on January 3, when, in answer to repeated inquiries Count Lamsdorff, the Russian foreign minister. informed M Kurino that the Czar had not yet reached a de- cision with regard to the reply of Rus sia to the latest Japanese note.
 In response to question, M. Kurino said he did not believe the report that Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister to Great Britain. had endeavored to force rupture between Japan and Russia, and that the only thing responsible for this was the anxiety caused by Russia e prolonged silence.
 The news with Russian reply had been sent too late to affect the situation. was published the evening of February ( and the instructions to N. Kurino to break off relations with Russia reached him on the morning of February s. Discussing the events which led up to the breaking out of hostilities. M. Kurlno said that Russia had not sufficiently appreciated the State of popular feeling In Japan, and on more investigation. although the peaceful disposition of the Czar and Count Lamsdorft was not questioned, the spirit of the Russian military authorities in the Far East would be found to be not peaceful. Nj. hurino said he believed that Alexieff had personally had no wishes for war. but that he had come to regard it as inevitable which was poor way of preventing 1t.
 During the six months prior to the .outburst. M. Kurino concluded. diplomats had been forced to a second place in the negotiations, in which the military ele- ment had predominated.