Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-07-10

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proof positive and overwhelming. There
u no use to claim that the car and his
government are not responsible for the
unspeakable horrors of the Jewish mas
sacres. One positive word uttered by
Nicholas would stop them instanter
and forever, but it seems that this lat
est and feeblest successor to Peter the
Great has neither sense nor courage to
speak that word.
A few days ago the congress of the
United States, voicing the thought of
the American people without regard to
political affiliat lions, passed resolutions
of sympathy for the Russian Jews who
are being SO ferociously prosecuted,
but, judging the future by the past, it
may be assumed that those resolutions,
which do honor to the hearts Of the
men who passed them, will have about
the same effect at st. Petersburg as
whistling would have upon cyclone.
The hatred of the Russians for the
Jews is unexplainable on any grounds
of reason. 1t is relic Of the dark ages
and shows how race prejudice survives
every other feeling and how systemat-
ic lying may bring lasting disgrace up
on a great nation. AS rule, the Jews
are an industrious, inoffensive and peace
loving people. They possess in an ex-
t1aordinary degree the domestic vir-
tues. Az parents, children, brothers
and sisters their affection has become
proverbial. They are frugal, but not
parsimonious, as is so often asserted.
They work hard, economic, live well
and spend literally. According to num-
bers there are fewer Of them in the
almshouses Of the world than Of any
Other nationality. Their appearances
In the criminal courts are rare, SO rare
as to be remarked by all students of
sociology. They are thrifty folk and
are valuable asset to any country. II
the car would give them square deal
his Jewish subjects would be among
the strongest props Of his throne
among the stanchest supporters Of his
dynasty. Why this idea has never PEN
etrated his dull mind Is profound
mystery. His present policy of perse-
cution 10 raising him up enemies all
over the world.
yin Old kaintuek."
Another Richmond has appeared in
the Kentucky senatorial field to COM
pete with Senator James Bennett Nc
Creary and Governor Beckham for the
greatly coveted toga. The newcomer
10 Colonel John B. Thompson Of Har-
rodsburg, twin brother of Colonel Phil
b. Thompson, Jr., Of Washington and
New York. commonly called young
Phil" son Of Hon. Phil B. Thompson.
ST., popularity known as "Old Phil" one
Of the greatest criminal lawyers that
even Kentucky ever produced. which
4 saying great deal. During the civil
war "Old Phil" and his twin boys serv'
Cd in Morgan's cavalry-the very flow.
er of Kentucky chivalry. The father
was 90 careful Of his boys that he made
one Of them march with the front OF
the column and the other with the rear
SO % to reduce the chances Of both be.
ing killed at once to the minimum.
"Old Phil" is still practicing his pro-
fsssion at Harrodsburg at the ripe old
age of eighty-six. young Phil' was
commemorative attorney for two terms
and representative in congress for
three terms. Colonel John B. Thomp.
son, ST., "Old Jack" as everybody
named him, brother to "Old Phil,'
was a representative and senator in
congress- and was universally acknowl.
edged to be one Of the most brilliant
men Of his day. If young John b.
should defeat Beckham and McCreary
and come to the senate he will have
one great advantage over all the rest
Of the conscript fathers. When he tires
Of his senatorial duties and desires q
vacation he can call Young PhiP' in tc
take his place, for they are so much
alike that nobody can tell t'other from
| which. He would have no sort of trou
BILE to work young Phil" as a senate
rial ringer"
Some people assume to ridicule the
idea of luck. ALI such should journey
to Columbus, O., and ask Governor
Harris what he thinks of that PROPOSE
ton. He is in position to answer, fol
he is fine illustration Of the old say
ing, "Better be born lucky than rich
He is now threescore and ten. The
chances are that IL he ever entertained
any ambition to be governor Of the
Buckeyes he had relinquished 1t; other