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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE.
Another Evidence OF President Roose-
velps SaRncity.

Nolts baRacfty.
Mr.. Roosevelt the President Is prov
ing himself to be long-headed man. 1t
seems he has anticipated the Emperor
of Germany as to The Hngue Pence Con-
vention, where war may be considered
In all its perplexities OF inception and
conduct. The American and German
rulers are looking to the future with
view of decreasing the causes for hostili-
ties: or, IL there must be war, of chang
ing its conduct benefcially for non-com-
blatant nations. Our government has
steadily and persistently herd to certain
propositions as to the rights of ueutrals,
and is prepared to urge their adoption at
the convention. The positions taken by
the United States are for our future con-
Germ and welfare In case this country
should again be forced into fighting. This
action is long look ahead, 1t is to be
hoped; but as long as war is a POSSIBLE
ty 1t is statesmanlike sagacity that seeks
in advance to minimize its hardships;
and where we are neutrals it is business
on the part of this government to know
beforehand the scope OF n neutrality nee
essarily International. This move on Mr..
Roosevelt's part Is not at all usurpation,
as Judge Parker would be likely to define
1t IL he were to be consistent. 1t Is,
rather. diplomatic move in the interest
of humanity. and matter for approval
by people OF all nationalities, especially
those gathered in America. IL Mr..
Roosevelt should be continued as Presi-
dent his ideas in this matter will I'M
doubleday receive consideration Mt The
Hague convention when held; but il
Democrat be chosen to succeed him the
matter will be dropped for two reasons
at least-it being foreign to the avowed
policy of the Democratic party as to in
reference in Old World matters, and
also because the proposition is of Repub-
Ican origin. 1t is well for the people to
understand that the advancement of the
nation as shown under Republican direc-
ton will halt under that of the Demo-
Gratis, and then be followed. as in other
years of their supremacy, by retrogres-
sion and by ruin as soon as the vitality
given to the country's affairs by the Re-
publicans has been exhausted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27
A GREAT QUALITY.
Roosevelt Quick to Think and Act,
but Always WiseIy.

President Roosevelt is being attacked
MS possible danger to the country be
cause of his alert, quick mind and prompt
action. The scare-cat variety of polti-
clans are crying him down on this is
sue.
1t is common error. the belief that
because a man thinks quickly, and acts
promptly in an emergency, he as a rash
or dangerous individual. To the slow
man. one whose mental processes are nat
urally labored, it is incredible that an
other mind. differently constituted from
his own. may arrive almost instantly
at the solution of a question which would
occupy the attention OF the heavier NOV
ing brain for long time.
CELEBRITY of Judgment and action are
characteristics of some very great men,
though not by any means is this an at
tribute of them all Whenever this quail
ity is conspicuous in man, his critics.
friendly and adverse alike, accuse him
of rashness. After long trial such a
man often convinces his friends that his
instant Judgment WAS well founded, his
prompt action well taken, But his enc
mics never will allow this.
A practical illustration taken from the
most commonplace fields of life shows
how unfounded is the idea that quick
thought and action are dangerous A
horseman, a football player, locomotive
engineer, woodsman telling n tree, ali
these at times must instantly grasp sit
uation, judge accurately as to distances,
chances and certainties, and act, with
the rapidity of light. upon the minds di-
rection. Dispatch is the soul of bust
ness" This is the motto of every
great manipulation in the field OF business
and finance. The money-makers decide
instantaneously, in a crisis, and he who
most quickly thinks. and thinks right.
acting boldly upon his own Judgment, is
the winner. There was never any such
thing as successful fighter who was
slow of brain, languid in motion.
1t is a great quality, that of being
able to think quickly, and think risht
at the same time. 1t is said of some
horses that they look over the whole
ground There are men who do the
same thing, taking in the entire situa-
ton in one comprehensive glance. The
born soldier does this. SO does the born
statesman.
When the ship OF state is headed to-
ward the rocks the executive officer must
be quick to see and prompt to steer away
from the danger. To wait would be ia.
tai. When advantage TO the State is
waiting. the executive head should be
instantly alert to the potentialities of the
moment, and competent TO act upon the
case at once. for opportunity waits for
no man.
Because the mass of men are slow in
Thought. scattered as to attention, late
IN action. they should not suspect the
q'nck, alert, concentrated minds OF men
more gifted than themselves. As mat
ter OF fact. the public admires, trusts
and believes IN the man of quick thought
and action: 1t has more faith in the
man who knows his own mind than it
can have in the man who watts for help
from within or without to make It up.
Events have shown that President
Roosevelt thinks quickly and thinks
right; that he acts promptly. and wisely.
What more could be asked, brethren of
the slow-going order?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27
Catholic, Prefer ROOSEVELT.

Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee
voices the sentiments OF thousands Of
members of the Catholic church when he
says:
Il believe that President Roosevelt's
policy in regard to the Philippine friars
has INST the approval Of the Vatican au-
thoritles. and that there is a feeling tnat
In case Of his election they would be as
sured of straightforward and consider
ate treatment. Personally l should be
glad to see President Roosevelt elected
President"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27
NORTHUMBERLAND FRIEND.
Fresh Evidence of RooseveIt's sym.
pathy with Waue Earuerr

Fresh Evidence of Rooscve1t's Sym
pathy with Wage Farmers.
1t has been repeatedly stated that
President Roosevelt never misses an op-
portunity to show his sympathy for
wage-earners. Here is a frasL evidence
OF the truth of this assertion. Dur
ing the existing administration" says the
Chicago Tribune. '.the United States for
the first time has interviewed in a private
damage suit Nothing was known OF the
order until Senator Knox. late Attorney
General. mentioned 1t the other day. A
brakeman was injured, after the act re-
qniring the use OF safety appliances on
Interstate railroads had gone into effect.
while endeavoring to couple cars which
had not been equipped in accordance
with law. He brought suit for damages
In United States court, but was unsuc-
cessful- The case was called to the at
tcnrion of the President, ~nd, as he saw
that the decision OF the lower court multi
fled great remedial statute, he directed
petition for a writ of certiorari to be
filed to remove the case to the Supreme
Court. IL will decide whether a law
which was passed to protect the lives of
hundreds OF thousands of RAILROAD work
ers can he violated with impunity.''
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27
TROPICAL POSSESSIONS.
We Need All We Have and Could
Profitabiy Increase the Num bsr.


The Democratic and 'Anti-Imperial
istic" opponents OF Republican national
control say we do not need tropical pos
sessions. Such. for instance, as the
Philippines, Porto Rico and Hawaii. In
saying this they overlook the fact that
our imports OF tropical and sub-tropical
products in the fiscal year ended June
30, 1904, amounted to the enormous sum
OF S430,556, 175-ncarly $1.5O0OOO for
each working day of the year.
The great growth in these imports in
n single generntion is shown by the fol-
lowing record, using figures compiled by
the chief of the Bureau of Statistics of
the Department of Commerce and Labor:
$50 $139, 800. OS6
1890 og1. 1l6.5IS
1901 43O. 556, 775
The increase here given of SIS. 900, 900
in twenty years, and 1921 100000 in
thirty-four years, emphasizes our need
OF tropical possessions in the most strik-
ing manner. Our imports from the Phil
ippines. Porto Rico and Hawaii are in-
cluded in the following proportions:
tlawnn so. LIB. o.,3
philippines -.-.............. 12,O66,934
Porto Rico ................ 11.5T6,912
Here we see that our present tropical
possessions are only sending us about IL
per cent of the tropical products we con-
sumo. We not only need those islands
and all they produce. but we also need
to do all in onr power to increase the
total and diversity of their products.
More than that, we also need more pos
sessions Of the same kind. 1t would pay
us to buy some more-the Danish and
other West Indies, for instance. IL stands
To reason that as we must pay out so
large an amount each year, it would be
best to send the money to our own pos
sessions, TO benefit onr own native and
American Interests. rather than it should
go to countries in which we do not have
any personal pecuniary interest.
by quantities, our main tropical i'm
ports in the years 1870 and 1904 were:
1870 1904
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

Pacific coast is going to float westward.
The Republican party is endeavoring to
promote this trade in every way. and tho
Democratic party, under the cry of "Im-
perialism," is trying to embarrass 1t In
every way. Well. the western fringe
OF the States of the United States is
'pcopied by Intelligent human beings. Is
there any question as to how they will
yotc2
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

"The waEc-worker wouid do we'll to
remembe that IL protection II rob
berry, nnd 10 to be punished accsrdiur-
~, he will be the frat to pay the PEN
aityi for either he will be turned
ndrift entirely, or his wnges will be
cut down to the starvation point
Rooseve.ts letter OF scceptauce.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

In SOME OF These raw products In
creases we see the value OF the pro-
tective tariff against foreign goods made
OF the same classes of raw products. Raw
silk. for example thirtyfold increase in
a single generation. Hence our silk fac
tories. Then fibers. a nearly sevenfold
increase; india rubber. skiold increase.
In money values the main comparisons
are:
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

The Democrats are everlastingly re
ferring 10 Jackson and jefferson as lac
political demigods of the past No one
can tell what jefferson would do were
he alive to-day. He was good man,
md schener and dreamer in politics
Anyone can tell what Jackson would do
were he alive to-day. He would be with
Roosevelt. He In less educated way
was the same kind Of man.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27
The Snfn.t ntrin

The strip Of land which lies between
the Rocky mountains and the Pacific
ocean has practically already gone Re
publican. 1t may be said frankly of our
friends. the enemy, that they need not
waste time or money on the Pacific coast.
All the trade and commerce If the
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

Only twice in forty years have the
American people placed the Democratic
party in power, and in both of those in
stances its victory fell like blight upou
the country. Why repeat the expert
ment2
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

DIR. 7. ]. Mccoy. one OF the most
prominent Democrats in Warrick county
lndiann. has created a sensation Mt Boon
VILE By renouncing Democracy and com
Ing out strongly for Roosevelt and Fair
banks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

Bryan, in likening Parker to Moses.
who was slow of speech. raped the
Democratic candidate very hard. BIbh-
cal authority says Moses never entered
the Promised Land.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

When morning dawns. the next day after,
Then Parker@wll with chilly shiver
Dive where he will not hear our laugh
ter
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27

Here is an incident that illustrates
one trait of the Presidents charncter-a
trait that tends to make him popular
While James Jeffrey Roche was having
a chat with President Roosevelt in the
White House last week the telephone
bell was ringing somewhat persistentiy.
says the Boston Herald. There being no
attendant at hand the President excused
himself and went to answer the repeated
call. This is the conversation that took
place on the line according to the testi-
mony Of the distinguished gentleman at
the Presidents end OF it:
well, whit is ity'
Hello. is Archie therc?r
"No. he's not
'Who's this I'm talking tor
1.-THE President"
'well. you'll do. Tell Archie to come
over and play ball"
And the President proceeded to exc
cute the order. as directed.
"From time to time ftariH l sch eduIe,
must undoubtedly be renrraugad and
readjusted to meet the shifting needs
ofthe country, but this can with safety
be done only by those who re com IT.
ted tn the cause Of the protective syn
tc m ."-Rooses elrs letter of acceptance
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-27
Interest on tho Public Debt.

tue hgures OF the harrison administra-
uoh tnat interviewed between the Two
Sie'e,nnu ADMINISTRATIONS are o. anter-
ese. Ine interest P"y'ents TOT Ine year
ico~' I'm. une as. year Oh nepuoican rule,
were 300 o. 10 as against soi'acV'l ao
LOT LOT ens nrse nseai year OK Cleveland.s
INST auiniiis.r ration; linen. dunhg Cieve-
iana second aunh DIST nno the punie
deDt was increased $zoO'UooO, and the
interest," pay lln whicn IN 1917 amount
s sa- 70 100 10 rio. IN 10y. amounted 10
S"'..oi,iiv, pu. IN iVo4 tne interest
o on, .ne puplc aeoe was on'y sN4,o4o;4oV.
thS feuuction uuSluS Deen uue cnleuy 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-20
ing horse.
ing n0Ts0.
'How does Santa Claus find out7"

'eHow does Santa Claus find out7"
timidly.
HE sends fellows like me to find out
what fellows like you say" giving
Bobbie look that made him wriggle
and his teeth begin to chatter.
You're cold; get into bed" COM
manded the general. as if he was talk
ing to one of his own soldiers "And
as I am not in the habit of sleeping
with horses and common soldiers, III
go to bed with you"
They both got into bed and the gen.
erals bright red uniform Struggled
down to the white night gown and the
two were soon fast asleep.
It was broad daylight when Bobbie
woke next time, and the sun was shin
ing brightly through the frosty win.
dow panes. He sat up and rubbed his
eyes and at first thought 1t was all q
dream; but, no, there on the hearth
were the rocking horse, the tin sol
diers, the Noah's ark, and there on
the pillow beside him, in all his bril-.
liant splendor of red and yellow uni.
form and sword. was the general. He
was Just as beautiful as ever, with his
arms folded across his breast, but b,
was stiff and cold and still.
Bobbie looked at him and then a
the toys and the sled.
1 Maybe he's better like that" h
murmured. "for dead generals can
tell what they hear"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-20

Used him, you know
well" Then to the cowboy: Come
back here and get in-I'll take you to
the fort" The man bowed silently
and went to the stables.
A few minutes later the automobile
was on its return journey, skimming
the frozen ground and carrying Its trio
of passengers toward the scene of the
evenings gayety. Before it came into
the circle Of light that marked the
driveway the cowboy accompanying
the captain and his fair passenger
slipped from his seat beside the latter
and hurried away in the darkness-but
what did the captain care? He handed
Miss Landers into the hall joyfully and
forgot that the other had ever lived.
But he did not forget the Lieutenant
Inquiry soon told him that the young
er officer had left the fort soon after
dinner and had not yet returned. Then
in a moment came an orderly to say
that Mr.. Burton was in his room.
''He may go under guard until to-
morrow" ordered the captain savage
ly. Then will take up his case. Let
us start the cotillon,'' with low bow
to Miss Landers. She had heard hia
orders and turned very white face ia
her partner as she took his arm. She
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-20

he, but keeping in the lee of the bluffs
and SO out of sight of the casual tray
eler on the main road. This rider was
dressed In cowboy garments, his wide
hrimmed hat was Tapping in the wind
and his fringed coat caught the steam
Of his horses breath, which CONCEALED
into snow-like foam. He took tho
short cut up Wild Horse canyon,
around the head Of Oak ranch and
saved mile where a timber claim
caused wide turn IL the roadway.
But the sturdy automobile fairly ate
zip the road, swinging down the slopes
like mad and hating neither for the
hills nor culverts. Then, just as the
Circle Bar was in sight, its twinkling
lights telling of the presence of walt
ing passenger, there came a sudden
"hiss!" and the captain was awakened
from his dream by quick turn into
the grass alongside the highway and
q short. uncompromising stop. Moth
Ing for 1t but the unbundling of tools,
the careful inspection Of piston and
igniter, the rafting of chains and the
hammering of bolts.
The solitary horseman off in the dis
lance kept on his way and cared not
II he knew. that the captain was swear.
Ing at fate and his machine out there
on the wind-swept hills.
But even breaks may be repaired
and finally, with a grim sentiment Of
revenge, the captain pulled the lever
out to the limit and raced on his way
toward the Circle Bar.
It was dark now and the lights in the
front Of the automobile were dimmec
by the dust of the road; hence the
captain did not see until he was a
/ the very gate that a lady on horsebat
was approaching him. When he dit
see, 1t was too late. Her horse gaN'
great swerve and, though avoiding
the frightsome machine. struck it's sid
against the barbed wire fence. ShN
was assisted to the ground by her COW
boy companion-presumably groom
and the captain led her to the auto
mobile.
$50 sorry. Miss Landers-didn't Sc
you-yes, Hero shall be cared for
here, sir, take the horse to the bari
and order him looked af err"
II think he had better come wit,
~ enEssstsd Mics Lands5S r .nrouu
7 . 49,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-20

the Christmas tree. The officers were
made happy with membranes from
the men; the men smiled at the little
tokens from the ofacers-for out on
this frontier post had grown up a
cameraderie between those stationed
there that knew no rank OF station.
When the tree was emptied there en-
sued hush as Miss Landers came
down the center Of the mess hall, her
stately form held proudly erect and
her eyes shining with new light,
Before the captain she curtsied with
old-fashioned ceremony. The whole
company waited to hear her words.
'It used to be the CUSTOM" she be.
gan. "for the king to grant on Christ
mas eve favor to his subjects-l
have one to ask"
"Your pleasure, Miss Landers,"
laughed the captain. He was feeling
very good-natured just now.
1.-THE release Of Lieut.. Burton-And
his presence here" came the quick NJ
ply.
There was nothing for it but ODE
dience. and the captain gave the signal
In moment there came an orderly
with young man in cowboy suit
Lieut.. Burton-and the crowd cheeret
as he bowed low to them all.
"But-but-" began the captain
wonderingly, "are you-are you"
EYES," interrupted Miss Landera
:.you brought him here yourself, and W,
thank you so much. 1t was very kind.
Lieut.. Burton bowed low again an,
then took Miss Landers' hand. II, too
thank you." he added; then in Low
tone, the words being audible only t,
the captain: Don't fuss so long O,
the way with your auto next time,
horse is swifter. And, say" in almos
whisper, come to our wedding, will
you-it's the last of January"
The orchestra began a waltz; tn
lieutenant went whirling away on tn
floor amid the maze of white dresse
and uniforms; the huge clock in tn
fort tower struck Pit was Christina
morning!
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-20
TRIAL MUST CONTINUE.
Judge Denies Motion Of Nan Patter-
sons Attorneys to Acquit Her
Of Murder Charge.

New York, Dec. 17.-Without hear.
ing argument by the prosecution. which
had rested its case, Justice Vernon M.
Davis, in the criminal branch of the
supreme court. denied the motion Of
Nan Patterson's counsel to acquit her
Of the charge of numbering Caesar
Young, and adjourned the trial until
Monday at the request Of the defense
The question of the admissibility Of
evidence concerning ]. Morgan Smith
and his wife was again raised and JUS
tice Davis decided to admit the evil
dence. John Mellin, Young's racing
partner, was recalled and identified
,.seneral letters written by Young ia
Miss Patterson. Only two other wit.
nesses were called, the greater part OF
slthe session being taken up by argument
of counsel,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-20
Mrs. Tawker Speaks
BY Mrs. William Bengough.

by MrS. William Bengougn.
n TERRY CHRISTMAS, James.
MI Don't tell me you forgot what
AvA day it was; have been remind
ing you every day for week! Yes.
It is q beautiful day, and no doubt Mrs.
Williams, Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Top
ham are enjoying it. Why? Oh, be-
cause their husbands always give them
beautiful Christmas gifts. Last year
Mrs. Topham received diamonds, Mrs.
Williams gold watch. and Mrs. Ben
son the loveliest set of ermine l ever
saw! limiting? Don't know what you
mean, Mr.. Tawker; l never stoop to
such a thing. You have never noticed
that for the last six weeks have been
wishing for an Austrian china dinner
set of 500 pieces and decorated with
pink roses. 1t has not interested you
to hear me repeatedly declare that l
hadn't decent set of furs to keep me
from catching my death Of cold. be-
cause the set got last year Is out OF
style. The fact that Sellem & Co.
have the exact style of mink pelerine
and muff that would suit my COM
plexion and ward of a case Of pneu-
monia has never penetrated your inner
consciousness.
"a fine day for Christmas, Ell? Yes,
and am going to church. where
shall meet Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Ben
son and Mrs. Topham. Mrs. Williams
will show me the amethyst chain hez
husband gave her as Christmas gift
Mrs. Benson will want me to stop II
on my way home to admire the poin
lace bertha, which is her husband,
present. Mrs. Topham will expect mt
to notice the opal ring with which Mr.
Topham surprised her.
How do know what they were Il
receive? Well, after Mrs. William
has been explaining for two months
that the thing she most desires is al
amethyst chain, such as Glitter & Co
are selling, 1t will be a wonder if sh
doesn't get one. Why. she even tool
the trouble to tell her hubsand exact
ly what they cost! She is mode
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-20

Will tell Mr.. Benson that she knows, OF
course, that she can't afford one, but
she wants to know how she would look
in one if she could afford 1t! Mrs.
Topham was once engaged to man
who is now millionaire. She has
mentioned that she needs an opal ring
and that Mr.. Roxy would have given
her one, if she had married him.
"Well, am thoughtful, if others are
not have lovely Christmas gift
ready for you. You hope you can af-
ford it? Well. of all the ingratitude.
What is it? Oh. you are interested at
last. Well, know you will be de-
lghted-it is a set Of dinner china,
Austrian ware, 500 pieces. decorated
with pink roses. You have never mo-
ticed that for the last month I have
been wishing for such dinner seti
I am, however. more thoughtful than
you; | knew you would be glad to see
your table so adorned that your wife
could ask her own mother to dinner,
without being pitied for having mar
ried poor man! am more consider
ate of your wishes than you are Of
mine, so carefully selected the SET
for you.
sis there anything else have
bought? Why. yes, now think Of Y,
J did get the sweetest mink pelerins
| and muff ever saw. I knew that Il
!! didn't get one to-day every woman
who knows me, and how badly want
one. will pity me for having husband
too poor or too stingy to give me onei
Yes, 1t was expensive: but, let me tell
you. am not the woman to allow 9th
ers to calumniate the one who prom
tsed at the altar to love and cherish
| me, because Of a little thing like thatl"