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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
Harvard Beat Yale at Hockey,

New York, Feb. I'm hockey
game Harvard beat Yale by score Of
to 8 tonight at st. Nicholas rink.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

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A wireless telegraphy romance
reached it's elimination at the Hotel st.
Regis today when DR.. Lee de Forest
~ 4 Of the American
Wireless Telegraph de Forest Wire
less Tele gr aph
Figures in company married
.. - Miss Lucille Shear
Gotham Romance down, daughter Of
- Mrs. M. IT. Shear
down. The date of the marriage was
determined upon only last Saturday.
The whole courtship. was, as DR.. de
Forest himself said, advanced with the
rapidity Of wireless telegraphy. DR.. de
Forest first met Miss Sheardown last
October, and the couple Immediately
fell in love. Miss Sheardown, who was
educated in France and Switzerland,
and who speaks five languages, became
at once interested in wireless tele-
graphy. To please her DR.. De Forest
had a wireless apparatus fitted up at
her apartment, and there was constant
communication between his home and
the boudoir of Miss Sheardown. .
A week ago last Tuesday DR.. de For:
est found he would have to leave at
once for Europe. He called up his
sweetheart and told her he had some
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
PECkHAM DEMANDS
SUING OF NJ CURDY
Supreme Court Justice Calls on
Truesdale to Start Action
in Insurance Matter.
BY Publishers Press.

BY EuDllSneES 1IeSS. 81
New York, Feb. 17.-Wi1liam II.
Truesdale, chairman of the house-cleah-
ing committee Of the Mutual Life In
surance company,
Justice Demands today gave out a.
letter written to
Suit him under date Of
Feb. - by Justice
Against McCurdy Rufus w. Peckham
Of the supreme
court Of the United States, in which the
writer calls upon the committee to I'M
mediately commence action against
Richard A. McCurdy, former president
of the Mutual company, to recover
sswhat money he may owe it. !"
Justice Peckham, who resigned as
trustee of the Mutual when the damag-
ing revelations against the McCurdy
management were first made known, has
s. nevertheless taken close sinterest IN
the actions Of the Truesdale committee
appointed to examine into the affairs OF
the company and suggest reforms as a
result Of their research
rs It is asserted that Justice Peckham
has not been satisfied with the progress
of tho committee, and that his sympathy
has been with Stuyvesant Fish; who has
Just resigned for the reason, it is said,
: that he could not prevail upon his CO.
members to conduct a bona fde inves-
tigation. s,.-,..> =
The mine workers committee of
seven met again at the Ashland House
today with John Mitchell, president, in
.s...sz - the chair, and re.
Mitchell and His sumed the task of
revising the terms
- Men Work and demands that
~ are to be submit
at Strike Demands ted to the oper
ators' committee
Of seven. How much progress has beer
made is not known, as the members OF
the committee refuse to discuss theil
deliberations in any form. It is known
however, that three Important matters
afe receiving great deal Of attention
One is the eight-hour workday for the
stoutside men, who have at presen
q nine-hour day. The last time tn,
agreements were signed this reduction
of time was denied, and it is though
that the operators may not grant /
now. A second Important matter will
which the committee is wrestling /
the addition of the 'black-list.' - Their
is a feeling of hope that this will re
main in the demands to be granted
and this feeling is based on the con
cessions made by the Panther. Ru,
mine, where a few months ago tn
blacklist was abolished. The third 0
the major questions is. the establish
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18
ment OF three distinct boards Of con
ciliation, and the mine work ers claim
that it does nothing and is no aid u
settling the questions that arise.

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'ss8 1no 4 YVES 80 IS 8 "
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B Lester Carr, -year-old boy J was
robbed Of 1925 cash while standing this
in front of the receiving teller 9
window OF the
Boy Robbed ana Butchers q l,'re,
M ers pan 7 !. a Nm, ny,
Inle1 corner u rl.n ~ !
=, ssleee tsnu -
0nsase''' - p os'u~s W. ,,,issa5 +ha mon
AZ ,,o,, raisaa ! !, j ar,n ) M The thief
~ sno oa 49, ftar : bard chase dovn
p . - Nv Detactiya Sergeant Prem
darpast. Carr had been sent to the bank
to deposit > check. for $1,000 and 1925
in cash. the sum being in ten $40 bills,
fifteen SIS bills and fifty 81 bills. AS he
entered the door the boy noticed two
men lounging about, and as he passed
them one of them brushed against him.
A moment later Carr thrust his hand
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-18

The mine workers committee of
seven met again at the Ashland House
today with John Mitchell, president, in
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Board in Session.

The county board Of equalization
was in session Tuesday attend
ing to the arduous duties of their
Office. The diff culties that lie
in their way are not appreciated by
those who do not fully understand
the work they have to do. For in.
stance, the township board in one
township will possibly make general
raise in the assessment feeling that
the general wave of prosperity per
vsding our southland has increased
the valus of real estate, and then the
board in another township will posi-
bly, let their assessment stay as usua!
or possibly permit some one to re.
duce theirs Rere, you will see that
in the same county the burden OF
taxation is not equitably instituted,
and then it becomes the duty Of the
county board to try and rsctify such
glsriug inconsistencies. To do this
requires bard work and great deal
of paipstakipg. Not Being able to
complete their work the board will
meet next Monday, April 2. to finish.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Our Appreciation.

We appreciate the business view
several of our subscribers took of our
notice, requesting them to come or
send and settle their dues. They
came like men and settled up,
Others became vexed at our discon.
tinuing their paper after positive
notice that We could not send the
Dispatch longer without payment.
Oar paper bills are no small item,
which we must meet promptly, and
where there are number of delinqu-
ents tardy in paying up it is burden
some and annoying. We have drop.
ped number from our list as mat
ter of business, and unless our rule
of payment is observed we will drop
others. We cannot run the paper
indefinitely without money. Ifthose
dropped will come forward and set
tie for back rations We will be glad to
send the paper on.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Divine Services

Will be held at Nazareth on Sun
day, April the Let, at IL q. n. The
sermon will be preached from the
text, aBlessed is be that cometh In
the name of the Lord; Hosanna in
the highest" (Matt. 2l:9)
Miss Ellen Hendrix will be present
to reorganize the woman's and chii-
dren's home and foreign missionary
society. We bespeak for her large
audience and an attentive hearing.
A collection will be taken for the
benefit of the famine stricken dis
tfict of Japan.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Eonorsd for His Services.

Hon. A F Lever has served the
Seventh Congressional District 80 &C.
ceptably and has won so many stead
fast supporters by his business-like
attention to the interests of his con-
stituents that his reelection for an.
other tern is assured. There is no
prospect Of any opposition to him
this year. and il there should be The
man who makes the race will be do
ing 80 merely for the sake OF gaining
experience as csmpaigner and
stump speaker.-Sumter Item.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
ships Leave for China.

Washington, March 25-Word
reached the navy department today
that the battleship OHIO, the flagship
of Rear Admiral Charles J. Train, had
left Mau,la for Shanghai. 1t is cup
posed that the admiral is aboard the
ship. The bat'leship Wisconsin,,
which also has been stationed at
Manila, preceded the Ohio in Shanghai
by one day. These movements, the
officials of the bureau of navigation
say, were not ordered by the depart
ment, being probably incidental to
the approach Of warm weather, whose
influence is beginning to be felt in
the Philippines.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Dead Body Of Willingham.

The dead body of Wiliinghsm, the
negro shoemaker, who fell off the
railroad bridge between Peak and
Alstor and Was drowned more than
a month ago, was found in the Con-
garee river last Thursday. He bad
on blue dennim apron ard his shoes
were homemade, his trousers were
patched above the knees and in one
pocket was found 50 SO in cash. It
is remar rkable that his body was
brought down by the current OF the
recent high water distance of nearly
80 miles and passed over two dams
across the stream on the way. The
body was found f ,atiDg in the water
at the edge OF the stream shout one
mile below the railroad bridge near
Columbia and the coroner notified.
After satisfying himself as to the
cause OF death and viewing the sur
rourdings the coroner had the body
buried.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Who n ext.

Our young friend and the very
kind and courteous deputy Clerk OF
Court, Manly P George, realizing
that it takes money to run a news,
paper, dropped in Saturday and
handed us his dollar for another year
Likewise bis father, Mr. E j George,
one of our best citizens, walked up
aud Ga " him one better. and both
went rejoicing, leaving the editor
with q broad emile
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Convicts ESCAPED.

Atlanta, Ga, March 25-Nioe
convicts escaped from the city stock
sde here tonight. The delivery was
accomplished by the fling of steel
bar over a window. O0e of the men,
white mar, was captured, shackles
about his ankles preventing his
escape. The police have been unable
to locate the other eight.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Dots from Pine Ridge.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Pine Ridge school closed last Fri.
day evening. The little boys and
girls had speeches and the large
boys had debate, which was dis
cussed we'll on both sides.
Mr.. George Bouknight, near Fair
banks, is building a new barn.
S. G. Fulmer is hauling logs to
the mill to repair his dwelling house.
Messrs. John Amick, Luther Shealy,
Verley Fulmer and Charley Farr, of
Pine Ridge, met last Saturday night
to practice, and they certainly made
fine music. We call it the "Old
Pine Ridge Band"
Misses Nettie Fulmer and Eula
Epting will be home in May from
Mt. Pleasant, N c., college.
Mr.. A. W. Ballentine, of Newberry,
visited his parents last Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mr.. Simon Amick and sons have
finished building the bridge over
Wateree branch, which was badly
needed.
Best wishes for the Dispatch and
it's readers, Sunrise.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
a N est = gg.

You young msn-sometlme mis-
fortune may overtake you in money
matters. Then it is that the good
sized Nest Egg" in the savings bank
comes in handy. Those of you who
have never made an effort to save are
invited 10 come and see what THE
HONE BANK of Lexington, S. G,
can do for you.
Alfred J Fox, Cashier.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Changed Hands.

Mr.. J. w. Cooner has sold out bis
interest in the Leesviile Sun to
Messrs, ". A. Hare and O>car E
ole. The Summit News Letter and
th Sun will be merged into one and
will be published in the future as the
Sur, at Leesville. A: good move, and
we wish the Sun bright and lasting
rey.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Dots from Eutto's Mill.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:


Mr.. Jimmie Busbee had his right
hand cut eff at bis saw mill recently.
Everything is quiet apd farmers
are busy at their work. Some have
planted corn while others are pre-
pairing for it and cotton.
Mr. B. E. Hutto is having fun
at breaking young mule to know
his work
Rev McG"l preached a fine ser-
mon to the men at Athens church
SUNDAY to large congregation.
Small grain crops look fine and i,
nothing further iuta,feres We will
make our own -four this year.
March 26.h. Unknown Boy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
The Place to Buy

Your plantation supplies, grain, hay,
hardware and groceries, is at T. B.
Aughtry & Co's., Columbia They
carry everything you need and their
prices are always reasonable. Call
and see them.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Congregational Meeting.

The members Ct 81. Johns Luth-
eran church Oaks rosSa) are earnest
ly requested to meet at the said
church on Thursday, May 3, 1906. at
II o'clock q. m. for the consideration
OF repairing or rebuilding St Johns
church, and to attend to other mat
tsrs that msy be presented. All
members will please be present, if
possible, at this meeting This is
important. J E h k}z",
Secretary.
By order Of Chairman Of Courcil
Fresh parien seed 1T ,ha B Z.er
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
County Board Of Equalization

County Board Of Equalization
Will meet Monday, April 2, 1906, at
1880 q. a., to complete the work OF
the board. All members are expect
ed to attend promptly, and if anyone
cannot be present they must have
the books and papers sent to the
County Auditor on or by this date.
Also parties having had their proper
ty raised, and desire, can inset the
board at this meeting for final action.
6 A. Derrick, County Auditor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28

Blacksmiths and Wheelrights
Will Ialways find the best stock OF
material, such as they need in their
shops. at T. B. Aughtry & Cos, Co
lumbia.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
F.W. OSWALD, Pres.
ALFRED J. FOX, Cashier.
Gotten and Turpsnt;ae.
While They Last.

One hundred bushels Of King Im-
proved Cotton Seed for sale, direct
from Z. J. King, last spring, at 60s.
per buahel. while they last. A. W.
Lever. Route 2, Peak, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Square Pianos

at $40, s25, $50 and s4o-about half
their value-but we need floor space.
Call or write Malone's Music House,
Colambis, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28

A A REGULAR COMMUNICATION
~ OF Pomaria Lodge No Isl. A. F. NJ, :,
~\will convene in Masonic Hall. Peak.
S. c., Saturday. April Z. 1915 at o'clock
. d. The E. A. degree will be confirm
ed. fraternity invited
John G. Swygert. ". NJ.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Iammed in Trunk While Alive.

Stockton, California, March 25-
The body of Albert N. McVicar,
who had been employed in the raw
hide mine of Jamestown, Tuolumne
county, was discovered j,mmed into
q large trunk last night at the South
ern Pacific railroad station. A bag
gagemsn made the discovery. Officers
assert that the man was placed in
the trunk while yet alive. A small
book containing an account between
j. c.. Leslie and NJ. Fare was found
in pocket. The police are -ndeavor-
ing 10 find Mrs. McVicar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
Married,

March Is, 1906, at the residence Of
the officiating clergyman, Rev. j. A,
Cromer, Mr.. Henry Lee and Miss
Maggie Cromer, all Of near Lsxing-
ton, s. e.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
An April Social in Roofs Hall

An April Social u Roci S 6a1l'
The ladies of the aid society of st.
Stephens Lutheran church are plan.
ing to give another social evening to
the people of Lexington, Friday,
April the 9Th.
The program will be attractive and
entertaining. Everybody is cordially
invited Admission ten cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28
One Slightly Used

Upright Piano at a special bargain, at
nj .lone's Music House, Columbia,
S c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-03-28

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of Lexington,
Court of Common Pleas.
William Glass, Plaintiff,
against
Edward Glass and Lizzie Robinson,
Plaintiffs.
Sommons for relief.
Complaint Served.)
To the defendant above named:
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
i and required to answer the COM
plant in this action Of which a copy is
herewith served upon you, and to serve
a copy Of your answer to the said COM
plant on the subscriber at his office at
Edmund, S. c., within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive Of the
day of such service; and if you fail to
answer the complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff III this action will
apply to the Court for the relief de-
1nanded in this complaint.
Dated February 21st, 4. D. 1906.
W. H. SHARPE,
Plaintiffs S Attorney,
Attest: Sam'l B. George, Seal.
G. G. G. P. and G. S.
To the Defendant, Edward Glass:
You will please take notice that the
original summons and complaint in this
action were filed in the Office of the
Clerk of Court for Lexington county,
South Carolina, OH the 26th day OF
March, 1906. w. H. SHARPE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05

AS dressing for sores, buise and
burns, Chamberlain Salve Is all that can
be desired. 1t is soothing and healing in
it's effect. Price 25 ceats. For sale bv
q. Blncowe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
New Council Installed.

The meetingofth Town Council
Monday night was devoted to the
swearing-in of the members elected
at the Spring election.
The following officials will govern
the town during the next twelve
months:
Mayor, ID. II. Jones.
Recorder, Geo. y. Hardesty.
Town Sergeant. Geo. {. Rica-
more.
COuncilmen, w. T. Lewis. G. NJ.
Broun, j. IL. Shackleford and II.
w. Baker.
The only change in the Council
was the election of Mr.. Lewis to
succeed Mr.. Conrad Knowslar.
who had served for a number of
terms but refused to stand for re-
election. The other officers sue
coed themselves.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
PUBLIC SALE
Of Personal Property

Having rented my farm and intending Z,
discontinue farming, I viii sell at publ,
SAFE on the place known rs the porterfeld
Farm. situated one mile west of Leotou.r
Jefferson county, W. Va, on
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER Is. 1906
the following valuable personal property.
p HEAD Of HORSES and COLTS-Jenuie
bay mare, ) years old, Will work where
ever hllcheo; Bessie, gray mare. years
GA has worked everywhere except barShear
lead, Lucy, brown mare, wears old has
worked everywhere except wagon and bar.
smear lead Kate, roam mare, 3 years old. will
weigh liOp pounds, and q good worker Rel
roam mare, II years old, VIII work anvwhere
htched; Bell, brown mare, y wears old. will
work anywhere hitched; Daisy. bay nare
II years old, a natural Slated saddler and "a
good worker Prince, brown Percheron horse
5 years old and well broken; colts coming
d years old, VIII make some good workers
and drivers; 10 colts coming wears ola an
nice and clean hmbed; colts lust weaued
among TINS lot Of colts VIII be found some
extra good draJt colts, and some excellent
drivers.
Is HEAD Of CATTLE-s of which are
mllch COWS; thoroughbred Aberdeen bulls.
one Is months old ready for service. one &
months OLD an extra good calf; , thorough
pred Angus cows; , thorough bred Angus
heltersi thoroughbred jersey heifer the
thoroughbred Durham bull calf and the
remainder half-bred Durham and Angus
heifers. 80
56 HEAD Of SHEEP-4 head of sheen
most OF them with black faces. , bucks
Shropshire, and l SOuthdown.
40 HEAD of HOGS of them brood sors
have pigs by side, will farrow by dav of
sale, the Others about November: % hoes
Will weigh from i25 TO 175 los: - will weigh
from 40 to 60 lbs. 70
FARMING IMPLEMENTS four-horse
Studebaker wagon and bed inch tread. /
Z-horse narrow.tread wagon and bed; / spring
wagon Z'seated carriage in good candition;
Ialllng top buggy, been used very little
thrush q Slough make; . Deertng binders
foot cut; ! Bickford g. Hoffman drill. .
cultlvators. new; l No. 10 Oliver chilled
piiow single shovel plOws double shovel
PioWsi corn coyerer; 2 spring tooth harrows.
20 u4re narrow new 10th Century manure
Spreader, bought this spring; pair hay lad
dersi shovels, scoops, corn baskets. digging
iron, mattocks single, double and tTiple
trees, crowd sticks, log chains fifth chain.
breast chains, , sets butt traces. 3 pair
spreaders.
HARNESS. sets Of breech bands. brand
new sets front gear; 6 sets pillow gears; 10
collars; 10 brides, Is halters; wagon line.
wagon saddle; pair check lines
TERMS OF SALE-A credit of y months
Will be given on all sums Of $40. and M
wards, purchaser to give note with approved
security, negotiable and payable at the Ner-
chants and Farmers bank of Martingsburo
or the Farmers and Merchants Deposit Com
pany, Charles Town, with interest fror,
date. Sums under So cash
No property to be moved until terms Of
sale are complied with Sale to begin at 10
O'Clock No pOstpOnemeni on account of
weather.
GEORGE II. BOWERS.
j. w. DOdd, Auctioneer
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
PUBLIC SALE
Of Valuable Personal Property

The undersigned Will oder for sale 10 the
highest bidder. al the Virginia House in
Rerr.ville. Va. ON
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER Is. l9O6.
beginning az 10 a. m,
the following valuable personal property:
Bedroom Suits (cal). consisting OF Bed
anO nc0dinE, Bureau WaShstand. Bedroom
Chairs and Rockers.
Carpets, Mattings, Bedroom Quecnsware
ono BEDROOM Stoves for Wood and Coal
Hair Mattresses. Feather Bolsters and
Pillows
Cots snd Mattresses. Comforts and Blan-
kctS.
CoucheS. Sofas. Morris Chairs. Wicker
Chairs. Center stands and Center tables with
general larlor Furniture.
Lamps Of Various Kinds
Refrigerator and Ice Chest
Onioe and Parlor Stoves.
One 9lfoot Walnu, Extension Dining
Table
Silverware and Chinaware
Diningroom Chairs and Side-Tables.
One good Kitchen Range and two Kitchen
Stoves. with general Kitchen Furniture.
A good Cow Fresh in january.
And many other useful aud desirable arti-
clcs too numerous 70 mention
rERMS-An Sums of $40 and under. cash
on hand On all sums over $40, a credit of
nine months viii be given, the purchaser to
execute weu-cndorsed negotiable note bear
ing interest from date and payable at either
81 the Berryyile banks.
No property 20 be removed until terms
are complied with.
MRS. A. K. CASTLEMAN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-09-05
.une Ryan. some time ago1

tune Ryan. some time ago.
Mr.. Ryan will now Set his wires
oiled up, and in working order. 80
that the Virginia delegation TO the
1905 convention will 90 without
instruction, and 50 be free TO
nominateanothcr trust candidate
of the same caiber as Alton b.
Parker, of EsopuS (save the name. }
Yes, indeed, 1t is pleasant out
look.
No wonder the cause OF socialism
is growing SO rapidly.
Many people have become dis
couraged and Disguised with both
parties. when It seems a premium
Is 10 be placed upon thievery, dc
hatchery and misrepresentation of
the funds which belong TO the poor
people but are controlled by the
large life insurance companies and
corporations
Yes, the outlook is pleasant.
The COURIER believes in every
one of the ides expressed 10y Mr..
Bryan in his New York speech.
We would like to see him Presi-
dent, backed by a Congress and
Senate favorable to his ideals.
But we fear that is impossible.
As long as Senators are elected
by legislatures which have been
previously bought, there is no hope
for honest men to control our
highest deliberative body.