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The independent., 1906-04-12
THE CONSTITUTION.

The constitution is more in evidence
in the congress in the United States
at the present time than it has been
at any time since the days of the
anti-slavery agitation. The present
also seems to be regarded as an op-
perfume time for lawyers, inside and
outside of congress, who have no con-
fidence in the ability of the people to
successfully defend their rights, to
bid for the favor of corporations by
spinning fine webs of theory to prove
that the constitution throws a shield
of protection over the past, present
and future misdeeds of public service
corporations.
The guarantees of the constitution
are sacred to all alike. The public
to the extent it is enlightened is
always just. If this be not true, then
the whole theory of popular govern
ment is an illusion But on the other
hand individuals and corporations are
partial and narrow in their interests
and sympathies, and are incapable of
doing justice if not held under the
restraint of responsibility to the pub.
lie for their acts.
MISREPRESENTATION is the first Law
of Nature"
The trainers of the constitution safe.
guarded the liberties of individuals in
that great charter of human rights
They had no other purpose or intent.
The corporation of today was not
in the minds of the makers of the
constitution. The magnitude, power
and influence of a modern corpora
tion was undreamed of by the framer:
of that instrument. 1t is good fo,
the purpose it was intended for, an(
J it never can be made an instrument
The independent., 1906-04-12
6bs Nebraska Independent

in the practices of modern financiers
of the predatory class, whose schemes
of plunder in point of refinement, mag
nitude and daring are monuments TO
the impartiality of the law of eyolu-
ton.
"The Higher Law of the fnanciers
cannot be safely treated with any
greater leniency than was shown to its
prototype, as practiced by Captain
Kidd, Robin Hood or Jesse James.
And the men who conspired to loot
and did loot life insurance and other
trusts to purchase elections, and the
men who received the stolen money
and applied it to the purposes for
which it was contributed, must be
summarily brought to justice, if a
vestige of respect for law is TO be
preserved in the hearts of the people.
The penalty, the fates will exact
from us as a nation and people, if
this so-called Higher Laws is not re-
pealed by the swift and condign pun
ishment of those guilty of its practice
is frightful to contemplate. Great is
the responsibility of those who would
sap the foundation of public morality
by condoning or apoligizing for the
heinous crimes against civilization per-
petrated under the name of Higher
Law"
The indignation, that has just begun
to assume commanding proportions
among our people against public of
tenders is most reassuring, coming as
it does at time when peace and
plenty abounds in the land. The cir
cumstances show it to have an ethical
basis, in which case it will not abate
in force but must intensity and
spread until the guilty are punished
and the public honor is vindicated.
The independent., 1906-04-12

to shield the robbery and the oppres-
sion of the people by an honest in
depreciation of the intent of it's
makers.
The fifth amendment to the consti-
tuition which provides that no person
shall be deprived of his property with
out due process of law will give full
protection to public service corpor-
ations in all of their property rights,
but it must also protect individuals
from having the fruits of their labors
confiscated by extortionate charges,
to give value to the $7,000,000,000 OF
water injected into the railroad secur-
ity of the country that do not repre-
sent a dollar ever actually invested
in railroad property.
The fifth amendment to the constitu-
tiOn knows nothing of watered stocks
Or capitalization based upon the future
growth and development of the coun-
try regardless of Investment. 1t can
not be construed into a recognition
of fictitious capitalization, or earning
power bottomed on monopoly. The
people of the country will never ask
that money honestly invested in rail-
road property be deprived of it's full
share of the general prosperity.
The independent., 1906-04-12

the party boss is shorn of his power,
and is no longer able to bargain, sell,
bind, seal and deliver the voters of a
party to railway or other corporations
in return for position or pelf, because
he is no longer able to control nomina-
tions.
The state can well afford the ex-
pense of the primary election. No
stronger argument in its favor can be
urged than is now being furnished
by the railroad politicians, and the
tariff stand-patters of the republican
party in the state of Iowa who are
decrying it with all their vehemence,
while Governor Cummins of that
state is frantically appealing to the
voters of his party to arise in their
might and throw off the caucus yoke
that has served the railroad political
machine in that state so well in the
past.
Were it not for the primary election
in the south the railroads would have
power over the southern members Of
both houses of congress that they do
not now possess. The adoption of the
primary system of making nomina-
tiOns in the state of Nebraska would
be long step in the direction of
redeeming the state from railway
domination, and the railroads would
no longer be able to name congress
men and senators to represent the
people and the state in the national
congress.
Under the primary system the
voters Of both parties have a voice
in naming their respective candidates
for office including that of United
States senator, and after the two can
didates for the senate have been nom
mated the claims of the two can be
again submitted TO the voters at the
regular election, leaving the legisla-
ture to simply ratify the peoples
choice.
The primary system of nominations,
through putting the control of nom
nations into the hands of the peo-
pie, will tend to stimulate them TO
better acquaint themselves with pub
lie questions and to familiarize them
selves with the merits and demerits of
aspirants for public Office.
The independent., 1906-04-12
THE INDEPENDENT,
PRIMARY NOMINATIONS

The trend of opinion in many, If
not all, of the northern states is un-
mistakably toward the adoption of the
primary system of nominating can
didates for public Office. A sufficient
reason for the proposed change is
found in the undemOcratic workings
of what is termed the political ma
chine, through which few men, self
appointed leaders are able to control
nominations, and force upon the party
voters candidates that do not repre-
sent their views, and would not oe
their choice if they were consulted
in the matter.
The demand for change in the
method of making nominations for
public office is deep seated and wide
spread, and is gaining momentum at
a rate that signalizes the early over
throw of political bosses and party
aristocrats, who under the present
system have too often profited by
the betrayal of the people, through
the bargain, sale and delivery of the
party vote to elect to Office the agents
of corporations. Under the present
system caucuses are generally poorly
advertised, slimly attended and usually
register the will of local bosses who
in return for their activity, receive
petty party perquisited in various
forms.
1t is seldom that caucus is par
ticipated in by more than a small
fraction OF the party voters, and in
most cases those that do attend do so
at the solicitation of the local mem
ber of party machine who is seeking
emolument in some form.
The political machine once estab-
lished, particularly in the majority
party is able to coerce voters in many
ways, none of which are neglected
when demanded by the occasion. So
that, the power exercised by the party
organization is perverted to the many
base uses to which it is susceptible
under the caucus convention system
Under the primary system, wherein
the forms of an election are observed
governed by statutes as exacting anG
as rigid as those governing elections
The independent., 1906-04-12

The old fogies who heretofore at
tributed political activity on the part
OF the farmers and laboring men to
hard times, are rapidly dying off and
no one seems to regret their demise.
The extraordinary activity of the
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Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
SAID OF RoBEsPIERRE.

Robespierre, of the French revolu- ton, the man who was destined to deluge France with blood, was, not long before his frightful career of power began. one of the most strenu- ous opponents of capital punishment While he was still an obscure advocate at his native Arras he threw up an appointment because of his opposition to this form of penalty. And just when his star was in the ascendant he boldly harangued the national assembly to prove that the punishment of death is essentially unjust; that it has no ten dency to repress crimes, and that it muItiplies offenses much more than it diminiShes them"
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13

by a chorus of young ladies, trained by Mrs NJ. C. Phelps. They gave America" the audience standing. "The Star -Spangled Banner" and "COulmbia." The young ladies were dressed in white. and carried in their hands American flags, which they waved as they sang the choruses. The young ladies taking part in the singing were: Misses Irene and Lottie Noble Winnie LeBaron Alberta Peterson Eva Peterson. Grace Rogers Grace Peterson, Minnie Pomeroy. Vera Rich ins. Rheata Burton. Gertrude Hobsou. Alton Clark, Inez Earl and Edith Els worth.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
TEMPE
BIG COOPER RALLY.
Arrangements Complete For the Meet
 ing Tuesday Evening.

All arrangements nave been complet- ed for the monster rally to be held on Tuesday evening, october 16th for the reception in Tempe of William r. Cooper, the republican nominee for congress. Mir. Cooper will be assist ed in the meeting by Hon. James w. Giddings. ex-governor of Michigan, who is an able orator and gentleman of prominence in the state where he formerly made his home. Matters of great Importance to the people of Ari- zona will be discussed by both MT. Cooper and MT. Giddings, and no doubt a large crowd will be in attendance st the meeting. MT. Cooper will be in Tempe all of Tuesday afternoon. The meeting a Tempe has been called for 7:15 o'clock by the committee. that one of the speakers may catch the regular train for the south.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13

a successor would be appointed In course of time and further, that if Mir Hodnett wished to leave Tempe, for him to swear in some responsible par ty acceptable to him and his (Hod- nett's) bondsmen to take charge of the office. This effectuaIly controverts any rumor of MT. Hodnett having an eye on the office for another term. Neith- CT does it appear that an appointment will be made by the department in the very near fuure. It may be some time between the 18th of December and March 4th, during the congressional session.
 Mr. Hodnett took charge of the office November 1st, 1897, thus completing nine years of service on the first of November next, and he made no effort to secure the place for a third term.
 There are, as far as can be learned, some four or five applicants for the position, who have been patiently wait ing for several months for something to happen.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
THE coIINTV RALIY.

There was a good crowd out last evening to hear the republican county candidates.
 few minutes after 2 o'clock. Messrs. James DaIy and Joe Peterson, with their assistants, fired a salute of twenty guns and this was followed by quite a brilliant display of rockets. Roman candles and other fireworks.
 At o'clock the meeting was called to order. and short speeches followed by the candidates. Watson Pickreil. the nominee for council. opened the session and was followed by F. w Lewis. for district attorney; Elliot Evans for the legislature; A c. Egley for recorder; O. H. -Christy and w. A. Evans for supervisors; R. E. Miner for treasurer, and winding up with an eloquent plea by Chaplain Winfield Scott. nominee for the legislature.
 The speakers were listened to with the closest attention, and were fire quently applauded. Judge Phillips told new story that convulsed th@ audience
 Between speeches. Miss Mabel Pom eroy entertained the audience with some very fine musical selections. 4 feature of the evening was the singing
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
MESA

Neri Osborne of Phoenix spent yes terday in Mesa on business.
 Miss Grace Moreno is still very sick and seems to be growing worse.
 A. L. Powell, travelling passenger and freight agent of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix road. was a visitor yester- day and tells us that the new freight tariff will go into effect on November 18th. the necessary thirty days adveT- Using have been given. There is d material reduction on general cOmmOd- ities-enough to give Mesa. Tempe and Phoenix the through rate tariff from California.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
The Farmers Wife

Is very careful about her churn. She scalds it thoroughly after using, and gives it a sun bath to sweeten it. She knows that if her churn is sour 1t will taint the butter that is made in 1t. The stomach is & churn. In the stomach and digestive and nutritive tracts are performed pro- cesses which are almost exactly like the churning of butter. Is 1t not apparent then that if this stomach-churn is foul 1t makes foul all which is put into it?
 The evil of a foul stomach is not alone the bad taste in the mouth and the foul breath caused by it, but the corruption of the pure current of blood and the dissem- ination of disease throughout the body. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery makes the sour and foul stomach sweet. It does for the stomach what the washing and sun bath do for the echurn-absOlutelY removes every tainting or cOTrupting ele- ment. In this way it cures blOtches, pimpleS, eruptions, scrOfulOus swellings, sores, or open eating ulcers and all hUmors or diseases arising from bad blood.
 If you have bitter, nasty, foul taste in your mouth, coated tongue, foul breath, are weak and easily tired, feel depressed and Respondent, have frequent headaches, dizzy attacks, gnawing or distress in stom- ach, constipated or irregular bowels, sour or bitter risiQgs after eating and poor appetite, these symptoms, or any consider able number of them, indicate thatyou are suffering from biliousness, torpid or lazy liver with the usual accompanying indi- gestion, or dyspepsia and their attendant heterogeneous.
 The best agents known to medical scI- ence fof t6e clite ol Ghe Above sym ptoms aTlQ condItions, as attested 6Y the -XrltfnRs Of leadilg fea6b6rs- -and- -pEactitiQneTs oI all the several schools Qf medical pEacfice, have been SkilltullL and barmQuiOusly Combined in Dr. Pierce,s Goiden-Ale dIcal QlscnYerY. That this is absolutely true will be readily proven to your satisfaction if you will but mail postal card request to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N- Y, for a free copy of his booklet of extracts from the standard medical authorities, giving the names of all the ingredients entering into his wOrld-famed medicines and show ing what the most eminent medical men of the age say of them.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
CHURCH NOTICES.

Congrega tional church-T. T. Bolgee pastor; Sunday school at 10 a. m Buck superintendent. Morning wor- ship at II a. m. Christian Endeavor al : D. m. Evening preaching service al D. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:3O
 Baptist church-J. c. Chapin pastor Sunday school at 10. R. A. Windes superintendent Morning worship at II O. m. Young peoples meeting and even ing worship at :. A cordial invitation is extended.
 NJ. E. Church SOuth.-Preaching by the pastor. Rev. J. w. Rowland. at II m. and 7:30 D. m. Morning subject Constant COmpanionship." Evening 'Faithfulnessg These will be the last services conducted by the present pas tor You are cordially invited to at tend these services.
 Christian Church-Andre's hall. Sun day school and preaching services at II a. m. Subject of discussion "A Study of New Testament Examples of Con- version" A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all. J. M. Stewart Acting Minister
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13

san. Francisco are registered at the Casa LOma.
 George DobsOn complains that with in the last two weeks some evil mind ed person has stolen from his ranch two canvas tapoons. He is anxiously waiting for a chance to get hold of the guilty parties.
 Pearl Miller of Glendale was vis- itor here yesterday.
 E. Schmidt and Rev. T. F. Bolger drove 10 Phoenix to attend the concert Thursday evening.
 The Old Settlers picnic will be held today at the Thomas Morrow ranch.
 The Odd Fellows will meet this even ing and all are urged to attend as there will be something doing.
 During a practice game of basket ball. Miss Nell Murphy sprained her ankle Thursday evening.
 Thomas Curnow is engaged in the commendable work of graveling all the side walks on his property: both at the house and at the blacksmith shop.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
BUILDING AIR CASTLES.

All young people are given to castle building-sOme more than others. on account of peculiarity of temperament. but all to some extent. Novel reading encourages this unhappy proclivity in young women. and does much to take away the cheerfulness with which the hard facts of life should be accepted. The success of neighbors and of "poor boys who become great men" has an evil as we'll as a good influence. How often have the farmers boys been ren- dered dissatisfied with their condition by the visit of some neighbor's boz who had gone to town. hired out as a clerk and came back to the country with new clothes and some city man ners.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
THE NEXT POSTMASTER.
Much Speculation As to Who Will Get
 the Plum.

Probably more speculation has been
 indulged in by residents of Tempe over the question Of who will be the next postmaster here than any other matter in the last six months. Rumor has had nearly every man in town the sure winner of the prize at one time and another, and there are those who insist that the present incumbent in the office expects to retain the posi- ton still another term. Postmaster Hodnett, however, sent his resignation as postmaster to the department some time ago and yesterday received a reply conveying the information that his resignation had been received and
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
WAS WELL RECEIVED.

The Reed Underwood Stock com pany made its bow before a large and appreciat!ve audience at Mesa last night It was well received. The play itself was excellent and the spec ialties between acts were in them selves worth the price of admission.
 Tonight Roanoke" the play which made Hal Reid famous as an author, will be produced for the first time in Mesa. There will also be a change of specialties.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
ANOTHER coNrEsTANT.

The Tempe contestants in the Repub- lican's scholarship contest have in creased one in number since the last writing. Yesterday afternoon the name of Clyde Miller was presented by proper parties and he. too, with Ho- mer COrbeIl, Florence Stevenson and Sidney Mouer, will enter the race this morning. Clyde has at times past been a carrier for The Republican, and is known as a young man who will hustle from the start, and very likely accom- plish something before the contest is over.
 The four contestants. together with the writer and another representative of The Republican, met yesterday after school and talked the matter over thor oughly and four more enthusiastic young people would be hard to find.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
TlMES IN ERROR.

The article quoted yesterday from the Los Angeles Times regarding Ra- fael Gallardo. was in error in stating that he died in the county hospital. He was a member of the Red Cross, and upon being wounded was at once taken to the Red Cross hospital where he remained under the best of care until his death.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Alhambra-DNight B. Heard J. Mackay, Frederick Webb, Phoenix Mrs. E. D. Douglas and daughter, Mrs E- NJ. Mcbride. Berkeley. Calf; P. M Holt, F. Chapel, Arizona dam: w. r. Walters. Chicago; Geo. w. Webster, advance agent Yuma Athenaeum com pany.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13

We are generally astonished at the ignorance of people who don't know the things we have just found out Philadelphia Record.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
COUNCIL MEETING.
The City Will Buy Lots Fronting on Fifth Street.

The City Win Buy Lots Fronting on Fifth Street.
 An important meeting of the city council was held Thursday evening. After the regular routine business of the month had been taken care of. the matter of the city buying property up- on which to build was considered. Diff ferent sites have been proposed, but the one that appeared most satisfac- tory to the committee was the corner fronting on Fifth street just across the street from Lukin's grocery store. Before the meeting was over the com mittee was instructed to buy eighty feet there and to take an option on the remaining lots fronting north in that block The plans of the new city hall have not been made out but it is understood that the building will be two stories high with a basement, the latter to be used as a jail, the ground floor as a hose house, and the second story for city offices. The hose tower and the fire bell will Of course, be on the property and work will be com nenced just as soon as it is possible to get together the men and material.
 S50.OO in prizes given for the best bread baked with Ruby Flour brought
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
A SICK DAUoHTER.

The infant daughter or John Hyder is seriously il and though better yester- day. 1t was considered best to wire MT. Hyder, who is not at Hot. Springs, Ark. He replied by wire, that he would leave there at once.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-13
REAL ESTATE SALE.

Through the agency of R. A. Windes, lots ten and twelve in block seven, Goldman addition, have been sold by c. N. Stewart to Mrs. Jane M. Fox. It is likely that during the winter, Mrs. Fox will build on the property.