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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-29

Greenwood Furniture Co. announces
a tive-day clearing sale at 20 per cent
reduction, and their interesting ad on
the first page should not be overlooked.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
DEMOCRACY AND RADIcAl.IsM
Party Leaders Still Trying to Explain
Away Their Disastrous
Defeat.

Some OF the democratic leaders low
ascribe the party's defeat last year to the
platform. They assert that, instead OF
b,dng conservative, the deliverance
should have been radical. 1t was mis-
take to bid against party on its own
grounds. The republican party had be-
come too strongly intrenched as the
party of conservatism to make success
for rival on that line possible. The
democrats should have gone In boldly for
new and advanced things and asked for
support for untried policies, says the
Washington Star.
What would these men offer as a rad
ical platform? Take the tariff question.
The st. Louis platform declared that
protection was the robbery of the many
for the benefit of the few. That should
pass as rather radical deliverance.
How could 1t be made stronger unless
coupled with promise for imme ediate
and unconditional free trade? And what
party would make such promise and
then figure on success at the polls!
Take Imperialism. Scuttle was prac-
tically the promise last year, and. while
the Philippines were particularly re-
ferred to- that policy could not very we'll
be entered upon as toone of our new pos
sessions without being sooner or later
extended to the others. Why withdraw
from the Philippines and remain in Ha-
wall and Porto Rico? Why not return
to the old boundaries everywhere? Il
would be difficult to go further on that
subject than did the St. Louis platform
in substance did.
Take the question Of national expendi-
lures. The st. Louis platform charged
that we were spending too much money
and should retrench. The thrust was
understood to be at the navy. That was
pretty radical when we consider our new
obligations, and our greatly increased
trade relations all over the world.
This list might be extended. Only on
the money question was anything re-
sembling conservatism shown. and even
on that question the conservatism was
simply negative. The difficulty with
the democracy last year was not so much
in its platform as in its record Ard IL
these men who are now.shouting for still
more radical measures have their way
the same difficulty will be confronted in
1908. The country will regard the party
as simply bidder for Office; as con.
structing its platform merely as daz-
zlers. and as willing to use any device to
capture votes.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
NO ASSAULT ON BUSINESS
Revision of Tariff Schedules at Pres
ent Would Bring On
Panic.

1t Is well known that II congress un-
dertakes to revise the iron and steel
schedules there will be such stopping
of everything that iron and steel will go
down in price and the iron and steel
mills will stop. 1t will rOt be necessary
to do anything more than to have pro-
tracted debate in congress on the tar
lff. Not a rate of duty need be changed.
The debate will do the work, says the
Des Moines Capital. But what II the
United States Iron & Steel company
were driven to the wall, resulting in
collapse of everything connected with
it's business? There would probably be
general panic in the United States,
such as the country had not had since
1898. The stock of the company are
much below par, demonstrating the diff
Guilty of paying dividends en- an over
capitalization.
But suppose overcapitalization were
sufficient ground for assaulting business.
How many institutions would have to
go? Take 1t locally in Iowa and II
every corporation doing business on fic-
titious capital were compelled to go cut
of business. how many corporations
would be left and what would become of
some of the newspapers owned by cor
porations?
The president and congress realize
the difficulties In the way of tariff
changes, therefore they are not much ex-
cited on the subject. All the tariff rip
pers who have visited Washington have
returned somewhat discouraged at the
outlook. Foss, it is true, returned to
Massachusetts, and gave out a story
about what the president said, but the
country is used to Foss' hot air.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
NO NEED OF RECIPROCITY.
Canada Already . Good Customer
Without Any Tariff Tinker
ing Over Here.

Canada Is already SO good customer
of ours that all talk about the need Of
reciprocity to hold or stimulate the de-
mand for our products from our north
ern neighbors is really waste Of words,
says the New York Sun.
We increased our exports to Canada
from value of $32, 900 900 In 1873 to
$131 100000 In 1904, fiscal year, and
when the statistics for the calendar year
are made up they are likely to reach
$l5O,OO0.000. That ic pretty good show
ing, with tariff conditions as they are.
In 1873 the balance of trade was
toward $5,O00,OOO In favor Of Canada,
but for the next six years 1t was stead
lily in our favor by from nearly $4,000
600 to more than $13.000,000 yearly.
The next year, 1880, 1t was against US
by about $780, 900. and In 1881 1t was
about even. In 1882 the amount against
us rose to more than $14,0O0,0 900. In the
following three years 1t averaged about
$2,OO0,00O year In our favor.
1t was then that We unwisely tried
reciprocity What was the result? We
went behind an average of nearly
100000 year for six years. Then We
found out that the reciprocity was a
better thing for Canada than for US.
| Our minds have remained the same ever
since, and the conviction has been
strengthened by the increase ofouryear-
ly exports to Canada from about $43, ,000,-
900 in 1892 to $131 10000 In 1904, and
of our trade balance from $8.00O,000 to
$75,OO0.0OO.
This growth has been in spite of ef-
forts In the later years to turn the tide
of Canadian imports In favor of Great
Britain by tariff preferentials of from
12h per cent. to the present British
preferential OF 33 1-3 per cent. Instead
Of hurting us, the tide has been still
more strongly in favor Of the United
States.
The long and the short Of the matter
is that the Canadians jump over the
imaginary boundary line between their
dominion and the United States, and
buy American goods because they pre-
fer them and get quicker deliveries-in
many cases of better qualities at lower
prices. When 1t comes to buying goods,
price, quality and delivery are more
potent factors than sentimental allegi-
ance.
Nor has Canada, considering her slow
growth and the fact that her population
is only one-sixteenth that Of the United
States, with a correspondingly limited
power of production, any right to COM
plain of the volume of her sales to us.
Starting from 1873. the record OF those
sales increased from $37, ,000. 900 to $751;
$1,000 in 1904.
On this side OF the account Canada's
best year was 1882, when her sales to US
were $57,000,000 and the balance in her
favor more than $14 100000. At no time
during the reciprocity years did she sell
us over $42,0OO,OOO year, while since
1902 the amount has not gone below
| S4S,000000.
What Canada really needs is not reci-
procity, but a political relation OF
more intimate character with the Ameri-
can union.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28

full 40 seconds he and his caddie stood.
their eyes shaded from the sun. watch
Ing the phenomenal fight.
Not as good as 1t might be-" said
Smith, In disappointed tone, handing
his driver to the caddie. Little on
form to-day"
Then the rivals started down the
links. When Livingston found his ball
he stopped.
Don't believe you drove this far. old
man." he said, patronizingly. Think
you must be out too far"
Not at ALL" answered Smith, cor
daily. His former heat seemed to have
disappeared, leaving him kindly and
smiling II think I'm little far-
ther up."
Livingston used his midiron. The
ball scared In q beautiful rising flight
that carried 1t far toward the first hole.
Another murmur from the crowd. Liv-
ingston again reached his ball. Smith
was engaged near by with his caddie In
searching industriously In the grass,
his hands in his trousers pockets.
"Ah, here we are!" he exclaimed, with
satisfaction, as he spied his ball. Bet
ter drive than expected. Wind must
have carried it,"
Livingston gasped. 1t was good 300
yards from the tee. He began to think
he had underestimated Smith. He ap-
piled himself to his ball again, but he
was agitated and sliced 1t into some
bushes off the course. Smith smiled
superciliously as he accepted check
from his caddie. Again he made few
practice swings and a sudden mighty
effort. Again he and his caddie shaded
their eyes and watched the fight.
"Bully!" said Smith at last, lowering
his hand. BEST iron shot l ever made.
How was that, kid! Bully, eh?" And
the caddie grinned appreciatively.
Again Livingston essayed drive
through the bushes, but they were too
thick, and he lost three strokes in get
ting out. Smith stood sympathetically,
his hands still in his pockets, waiting
for the New Yorker to appear from be-
hind the screen that concealed him.
Tough luck" said the Chicagoan,
and his tone made Livingston want to
fight. pretty fair distance, but blamed
poor direction. Better try brassie on
that next shot. Good lie for brassie,
you know"
Now, it wasn't good lie for brassie
shot, and Livingston knew 1t. 1t made
him furious-so furious, in fact, that
on the next shot he topped" his ball,
and 1t rolled tantalizingly just 20 feet.
The New Workers. calm was gone, and
his remarks were not at all what they
should have been. Smith still loafed
around, smiling in an aggragating fash
| ion.
Livingston tore up the turf, something
he had not done in years, and played
like duffer. and all the while Smiths
smile grew broader.
Livingston got on the green in ID.
Bogie was seven. Smith found his ball
within three inches of the hole and
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
CURRENT PRESS COMMENTS.

DEditor Bryan is quoted as saying he
does not think 'our banks are safe"
Still, Editor Bryan will not refuse q
check on any bank of average soundness
in payment of any subscription for his
valuable paper.-Chicago Tribune.
DOhio democrats are arranging for a
thorough organization" Of the party.
This Is presumably an entirely separ-
ate and distinct project from the various
reorganization movements which have
been rumored from time to time.-In-
dianapolis News Qnd).
DThere may be good reasons for re-
vising the tariff, but the condition of our
foreign trade is not one of them. Five
hundred million dollars worth of ex-
ported manufactures for the current
year beats all ecords.-Rocheste DEM
ocrat- Chronicle.
DMr. Bryan says the newspapers
should set higher ideals for themselves.
He admits, however, that the Common
er's gentlemanly solicitors will at all
times be glad to call upon people who
wish to 90 legitimate advertising.-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
DWithout In the least belittling the
Importance of tariff revision, the presi-
dent is evidently postponing 1t for a
season in order that he may use all OF
his energies on more serious problem.
After railroad discrimination is cared
for by means of an amendment to the
interstate commerce act, there will be
ample time to make any changes in
customs duties that may be necessary
for the protection of the public-Lin-
coin (Neb.) Journal.
DKansas, once the home of populism
and the breeding place Of political dis
content and financial eccentricity, is In
the heyday Of prosperity. Its banks
have more cash on hand than they know
what to do with and the farmers have
money by the bushel. the usufruct of the
big crops. No wonder its new governor
gets poetic and calls his state "the rich,
juicy meat Of the national sandwich"
And no wonder, either. that. having re-
covered It's full sense and sanity, II
gives bigger republican majorities than
ever before.-Troy Times.
DMr. Bryan forgets that democrats
have been aiding the republicans. more
or less ever since 1S96.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
OA poll OF the republican members
of congress shows 22 In favor of tariR
revision. while n and Uncle Joe Cannon
oppose It. Guess there won't be any re-
vision at this session. Philadelphia In
Quirer.
r1Mr. Bryan's suggestion that the
democrats support President Rooss-
vslt's policies reminds us that. accord
ing to the returns Of the last election,
good many Of them were hardly In nssd
of tae p.-Indianapolis News (Is1.l.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
SYMPATHY FOR THE CALF.
MICHIGAN

When homeward came the prodigal
Who'd wandered far away,
And spent in riotous living
His substance day by day.
And said he was not worthy
To be called his fathers son,
And asked for husks and servants hire
To atone for what he'd done.
When hearts welled up with gladness
And smiles a greeting gave
This prodigal repentant-
This most detected knave-
VIII you tell me who alone bewailed
That unexpected scene,
Whose eyes filled up with briny tears,
Who knew sorrow keen?
There was one whom none could comfor
Out ON the farm that day,
Who had no Joy to celebrate.
Who would the feast delay;
He certainly knew real misery
The bitterest cup to quaff-
And I've always felt sorrow for
That unfortunate fatted calf!
IN. Y. Herald.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
THE TRAGEDY
OF HEAVEN
OUR SERMON STORY by the
Highway and Bywsy" Preacher.
"a Vision Between the Lines OF Gods
Inspired Word.)
loopyright. 100. By JIM. Edson.,

Scripture Authority THE Devil sin
meth from the beginning."-1 John 3:8.
"The Devil was murderer from tho be-
ginning. and abode not in the truth. be-
cause there is no truth In him."-Luke
S:44. "God spared not the angels that
sinned but cast them down to hell, and
delivered them into chains of darkness. to
be reserved unto Judgments Pet. "a
1.-THE angels which kept not their first es-
tate, but left their own habitation He hath
reserved In everlasting chains, under dark
ness unto the judgment of the great day.
Jude 6. Jesus said: beheld Satan as
lightning fall from Heaven"
10:IS -
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28

HAD a IALh WITH ttio CADDiE.
showed 1t into the cup without the
tremor of an eye.
"That ties my best score" he said, in
n tone of satisfaction. Believe it's the
best this hole can be made in" And he
started back along the course.
Tell you," he said, suddenly, turn
ing on Livingston, you're not in con-
dition and the suns telling on you.
I'm perfectly willing to call off the bet
for to-day and let 'er 60 until some other
time"
I'm in good shape, but I'm not in
practice" murmured Livingston, weak
ly. He was smarting under the amused
smiles Of the crowd. 81 can't overcome
those phenomenal drives of yours, and
I'll acknowledge defeat. The dinner is
yours"
Later, on the veranda, when Living
ston, pleading business in town. had
hurried away, Smith told his story.
Dead easy" he said. "Just cut the
right-hand pocket Of my trousers out
Stuck golf balls in my coat pocket, made
bluff at walloping the ball, which my
caddie picked up while you all were
trying to see where the dickens 1t went
and then dropped new ball down my
trousers leg when I got to the place
felt like going through the performance
again.
l"I'll bet that fellow won't boast about
the prowess of the Moo Yawkers' again
I'll bet he's got enough. Say. waiter, dc
you want me to strangle! Another
Scotch high-bsl!. and put little more
lemon in II. Will you join me. gentle
men?"-Chicago Record Herald.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28

I is the most per-
feet day of summer
sometimes which
feels the cruel blow
of the raging
storm. The peace
and quiet OF the
midnight hour Is
often the chosen
moment of the
ren6ing earth
quake's pow e r,
when the sleep OF
restful repose Is
suddenly changed
- Aba ylaan nf
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28

ly, "but because II lad had sense. His
instincts point tc the paths OF 'high
finance and you'll find him there some
Say"
Thomas H. Spith. general manager
of the T. II. & s railroad, was the hero
of the tale. Neither his name, the name
Of his road nor ,he name Of the victim
is real He wa5 self-made man, and
had little use for those artiicialities
that are to hurlan society what veneer
is to furniture "a mask for scars and
coarse grain. percival III. Livingston
was his antit ssis. He was director
of the big sysyem that looked on Presi-
dent Smith with awe. Also he was
from New Y',rk-he called 1t Moo Yawk
and represented banking firm that
swayed the street.
This fellow makes me tired" said
Smith, combatively, one day as he sat
on the clubhouse veranda. We've got
to take him down. I'm gettin sick of
hearing OF Moo Yawk' and how crude
and half-b'.ked Chicago is. only wish
there was some one here that could
beat him at golf, but he's one too many
for us!"
Now President Smiths game at golf
was an unknown quantity. His girtb
was ample, and he never was known
to toll In the sun behind a bounding
ball. Rather he caused drought in
the stewards pantry, and when he left
after his occasional visits he left be-
hind many a weary waiter worn out in
answering his call for Scotch, with
some ice and trife Of lemon in it,"
And he considered he had done his duty
by the noble and ancient game.
So Ontwentsia was surprised to hear
him in heated argument with Living
ston one afternoon, when even the
hardened players had surrendered to
the midsummer sun.
Maybe you think can't play!" said
President Smith. "Why-why, if l
tante player from the effete east I'd
eat my shirt!"
He was apoplectic.
"Well, really cawn't understand
how you keep in FORM" drawled Liv-
ingston. Il wouldn't have you devour
your shirt, my dear sir, but I'll wager
the best dinner we can get in Chicago
If there are good dinners to be had
here-that can defeat you in Is holes,
and I'll give you handicap at that.
don't you know"
"Handicap!" snorted Smith. angrily.
Handicap! You make me laugh. Twas
going to offer to discount you. but we'll
play even. And right here let me tell
you that you can get dinner right In
little old Chicago that will make Del
monico look like the genius in charge
Of cowboys chuck wagon"
And thus the game was arranged.
Smith spent some time with his cad
die on the first green, engaged in earnest
converse. Livingston was changing his
clothes in the clubhouse. When the
New Yorker appeared he smiled super
ciliously on Smith.
Better get into your golf clothes, old
man." he said, patronizingly. Smith
eyed him.
These flannels are all right" he said,
pleasantly. "Will you driver"
Livingston drove. With perfect
follow through he sent the ball q
good It's yards. The little crowd that
stood around the tee murmured Its ad-
miration of his style. When he had
marked down. his ball he stepped
aside. Smiths caddie "teeded" the ball
and Smith seized his driver awkward
ly In his big hands. He swung once or
twice as though for practice and then
quickly brought his club down. For .
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
AGAME OF
COLE

HEY tell 1t yet at
Onwentsia - the
story Of the great
est golf game ever
played over those
links. And always
on the broad We
randa the narrator
can draw an inter-
ested audience.
1t all happened
nearly two years
ago. The caddie
who was particeps
(criminis, as the
lawyer sharps have
it, now is a trusted
emr,oye of the man
wh,ise club he car
ried.
Not that the af-
fair he helped me
OFT in was partic-
rarly elevating,
morally or other
wis e." acknowl-
edges the great
man, apologetical-
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
He Iyeeds Much More,

There is In Mexico a man of the
name of John Smith, whose wealth is
estimated at $45.000,000. It will, how
ever, remarks the Chicago Record-Her-
aid. be necessary for him to get good
deal more than that II he wishes to
make his name stand out prominently
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28

1--WE take It for granted that, in view
Of recent happenings. the president will
see that Mi. Bryan gets special invi-
tation to the Inauguration. Washing
ton Post.
IIf the political alliance between
William J. Bryan and Chairman Tom
Taggart is as reported, some mutations
may soon be looked for coming out OF
the east.-Philadelphia Press.
rs'Mr. Bryan's belief that the demo
cratic party will survive the blow may
very likely prove correct. Surviving
blows is the one thing at which that
party has long been uccessful.-Provi-
dence Bulletin.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28

We often give ourselves a great deal
Of trouble and lose much peace by wor-
ring over questions which can only
be solved by time and will be SO II we
have patience.-Rev. Alexander Nc
Laren, ID. ID.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
Let the Farmer Alone.

The Waterbury Republican, while pro-
Tossing devotion to the general policy OF
protection. wants to know why the
farmers of the United States should be
protected. We can think of many an
swers to that question. but the answer
that seems to fit the present case best
Is that when protection shall have been
withdrawn from the American farmer it
will also be withdrawn from the Ameri-
can manufacturer. Enforce the Water
bury idea by exposing the farmers to
the competition of cheaper imports OF
foodstuffs and how long will Waterbury
retain protection for its clocks and
watches? Not four years. Best not try
any experiments with the American
farmers.-American Economist.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-01-28
Important ouestion.

Driggs-Yes. sir. My word is az goot
rs ny bend.
t;rif gz-Iow much II your bond
ysrti!- Brooklyn Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-05-23
Celebration Matters Taking Shape.

Last Saturday evening the commit
tee having general charge of the 4th
Of July celebration met and trans
acted considerable business in max
ing preliminary arrangements.
Officers of the day were chosen as
follows:
President of the Day-Robt. Thorn
son.
Vice e-President-D. A. Lyons.
Marshall OF the Day-A. G. Camp
bell.
Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
Advertising-L. P. Barth, Dana
Mead, F. E Dano.
Finance-A. G. Campbell and r. j.
Woods.
+ Music-John Kakac, C. @. Burgess
and Mrs. O. Q. O'Malley.
Fireworks Sobolik, T. e.
Glass and Fred Brooks.
Privileges-J. G. Webster; and the
general committee decided that s'such
as conh1ct With with the interests OF
the business men be excluded from
Elm and Market streets where prop
erty owners object.
A committee consisting of q. @.
|O'Malley and u. M. Evans were dele
gated to confer with the NJ. W. A.
with reference to their taking charge
of the parade, said committee later
reported that the Woodmen were will.
Ing to take entire charge Of the parade.
Other committees will be appointed
later and as every member OF the gen.
eral committee is known to be q 9hust-
ler. it is certain that the coming cele-
bration, already we'll financed, will be
the biggest and best in the history of
Cresco.
Make your plans to attend the Cres-
co celebration and let nothing turn
you from this determination. Watch
for further announcements and the
complete program of entertainment.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-05-23
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-05-23
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were filed
with the county recorder for.the week
ending May 20:
Elizabeth Brandon to A. G. Robertson
ST Sc t sec ll.99-l3 49,. 49,. 9 2800
Vim Brandon and wife to A G
Robertson Sc / sec 11-99-13 $500
D. A. Wheeler and wife to w.
j. Wentworth, la of q 5a of
lot Is irreg surv, ! sw sec
26-99-l1 ... $50
w. A. Murray and wife to W.
Q. Halver, W no TT Of blk l0in
Chester. ........ .......... so