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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-25
Where's Huff, M. CT

The commission has received a tele.
gram from a process-server who went
to Irwin, Pa, the home of Congressman
George F. Huff, who, it has been re-
peatedlY testified, made gifts Of stock
in various coal companies to railroad
officials. The telegram stated that the
officers were unable to serve the sub
pena upon Colonel Huff, as the latter
locked himself in his house and evaded
the server, escaping by way of the
cellar. It was learned later that he had
left town.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20
FRENCH A WORKER.

IF there is hard working man in
the House of Representatives, that man
is French Of Idaho," said prominent
and leading member Of the House Of
Representatives last week, and if
plenty Of good common sense, together
with a capacity and willingness for hard
work, is requisite for success, French
will get there" Mr.. French, to-
gether with very few other members,
occupies a unique position in national
legislation, and has a great many
difficulties to contend with not usually
encountered by members of Congress.
From most OF the states there are many
times more members of the House than
of the Senate, and as a result it is the
senator who has trouble in keeping up
with his end OF the work. Fer instance,
Pennsylvania has 80 congressman to
take care of the states interest in the
lower house, and Washington (state)
has three members Of the lower house.
With Mr.. French, however, the con-
dition is the reverse. The State Of
Idaho is represented by two active
senators. Both are constantly passing
bills through the Senate, which, Of
course, they expect to be passed
through the House. AS Mr.. French
is the only member Of the House from
Idaho, it is necessary for him to do
great deal more work than is ordinarily
required Of a congressman. Another
thing should be born in mind. 1t is
ordinarily great deal more difficult to
secure the passage Of bill in the
House than in the Senate, especially
bills carrying an appropriation. Idaho
Republican, May Is, 1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20
KEEPING A GOOD MAN.

The Lemhi Herald of Feb. 10, 1906,
says: THE work of Congressman
Burton L. French at Washington is
most energetic and devoted to the
welfare of the state. He has not
neglected the interests Of the district
which he represents, but on the con-
trary he has been steadfastly at his
post of duty whenever duty called,
ever since he first took the, oath of
office. The state of Idaho should be
proud of such a servant, and when the
next state convention comes, there
should be no question as to whom we
will send to congress for the next two
years.
The merit system in politics is what
makes for clean, efficient and decent
government, and if the merit system
prevail in the next Republican conven-
ton, Burton L. French will be the
chosen one to stand upon the ticket
which represents anti graft, economy
and progress"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20
KEEP FRENCH IN CONGRESS.

There seems to be some talk of
selecting a new Congressman to take
the place Of Burton L. French at the
Republican state convention to be
held at Pocatello, August /. There
are several aspirants for the place and
all seem to be men worthy and cap
able to fill this important place for
the people of our state. Just where,
or why, change should be made in
this most important seat, we cannot
comprehend, unless it be for some of
our aspiring politicians to push the
other fellow down and out and scramble
to reach the top 81 the ladder before
they have worked their way up to the
first step. The fact that Congressman
French has made a most brilliant
record for himself and has become
fairly well acquainted with his fellow
workers at the National capitol, getting
on to the ropes so that he can accom-
plish something for our state, warrants
his being renominated. It is true
/ llAdl IL tetNCo q - - OCudNOI VI NOu-
gresham two or three years in Office
before they gain any prestige and can
work to any advantage for the people
who place them in office. Now that
Mr.. French has proven himself worthy
and capable, and is at this time placed
in a position where he can accomplish
much good for the State of Idaho, let
us send him back to congress for
another term, yes, send him there as
long as he wants to be servant to his
people, and not blight his ambitions in
reaching the top round Of the ladder as
he will surely do if given an oppor-
tunity, and we will all be proud of our
young Congressman from the Gem
State, Burton L. French. Fremont
County News, March 80, 1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20
BURTON L. FRENCH.

There are quite number Of aspirants
for the position of our Representative
in Congress, but so far we have failed
to see any need Of changing Mr..
French for any Of those who would
like to step into his shoes. Mr.. French
has been a persistent and able laborer
for the cause Of Idaho in the national
legislature, and his four years ex-
pericnce there and his acquaintance
with the members and doings in the
national capital only serve to make
him all the more useful to serve his
constituents in the future and will en-
able him to do more good than any
new member could possibly do. Let
we'll enough alone" is our motto. We
are not in favor Of changing our public
servants so long as they are faithful
and honorable in doing their duty, to
crafty any Office seeker.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20

Register of Idaho Falls: There GER
tainly should be no question in Latah
county about the sending of solid
delegation to the state convention for
Congressman French and Governor
Gooding, but more especially should
that county see to it that there is no
question about Burton L. French.
And the same may be said of every
other county in the state. During the
three years Of service as congressman
he has shown that no mistake was
made when he was nominated and
elected. He has served the state
well, and has rapidly been advancing
in the positions on important commit
tees until he is even now where he
can be of great service, and if re-
elected would be able to secure better
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20

positions and be Of greater service.
1t would be crime to the interest of
the state to turn him down for some
new man would have to commence at
the bottom again. There are of course
other men in the state who, had they
been elected at the time Mr.. French
was, would undoubtedly have done as
well, and had they been elected at
that time and made as good a record
the Register would feel the same to-
ward them as it does toward Mr..
French, but they were not elected and
he was, so now let the republican
party stand behind him and see that
he is continued there.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20

Idaho is to be congratulated on the
eminent services rendered by her dele
CATION at Washington this year. Sen
ator Hepburn and Congressman French
in particular, have made brilliant rec
ords. Congressman French, having
served four years, is now getting to be
at his most valuable stage. With all
the energy of youth, he has the ex-
perience absolutely necessary to secure
results in place like Washington, where
precedent hedges a man so that values
increase in ratio to experience. =
Grangeville Standard Of March 30,
1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20

The recent speech of Congressman
Burton L. French in the house Of rep
resentatives, on the Philippine tariff
bill, shows him to be one Of the ablest
members Of the lower house of con-
gress. It is to the point-logical and
convincing. Not only by this speech,
but by all of his work in congress has
Idaho's Congressman distinguished
himself. The newspapers in all parts
of the United States are commenting
favorably upon Mr.. French's work as
lawmaker-especially his efforts in be-
half Of the west. 1t seems that he
gets on the right side of every ques-
ton, and that he knows we'll how to
defend his position. -Potlatch Herald,
Feb. II, 1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20
AS TO CONGRESSMAN.

Although several gentlemen have
declared their intention to enter the
race for the congressional nomination
on the republican ticket in opposition
to Congressman French the indications
are that the present congressman will
succeed himself, at least SO far as the
nomination is concerned, and that he
should is apparent to every one, unless
it be few who have axes of their own
to grind. Idaho since being admitted
as state has cut no figure whatever so
far as her representative in the lower
house of congress has been concerned,
up to within the past two years, since
which time the state has been
recognized as really having a represen-
tative in congress. Previous to the
election of Mr.. French new man had
been sent to congress every two years,
and about the time the gentleman
from Idaho was getting on speaking
terms with his colleagues, he has been
forced to vacate his seat in favor OF
another stranger. If the citizens of the
state desire to really be represented in.
congress, they should set down good
and solid on the proposition of sending
a new man every two years to Washing
ton 10 represent them. No man, we
care not how great his ability may be,
how well he may be known as citizen
even beyond the confines of his own
state, can more than become acquainted
during his first two years in congress;
re-elect him for a second term and the
older members begin to sit up and
take notice of the youngster; give him
third term and the speaker recognizes
him in the formation of committees in
a manner to credit the member as well
as the state or district he represents.
The idea of sending a new man to
congress every two or four years, is a
folly the eastern states have long since
abandoned, and the result is delegates
who command both respect and in
fuence. The leaders in congress to-
day are the men who have served the
longest. For instance. Speaker
Cannon is serving on his 10th term;
Ketcham, New York, II terms; Bing-
ham, Pennsylvania, 14th; Hit, Illinois,
10; Payne, New York, II; Dalzell,
Pennsylvania, Bankhead, Alabama,
Robertson, Louisiana, Grosvnor, Ohio,
Hepburn, Iowa, and Wadsworth, New
York, 10 terms each; three are serving
on their 9th term; seven on their 0th
term; eighteen on their 7th term
twenty-eight on their 9th term; forty
four on their 5th term; forty-two or
their Attn term; forty-six on their thirt
term. In every instance the old tern
members are the ones who occupy
chairmanships of the important com
mittees, and these are the men who
direct and control legislation. Abou
how much longer is it going to taxi
the citizens of Idaho to get wise II
their own interests, in connection will
the matter of congressional representa-
tion?-Rgby Fremont County, Star
February 9, 1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20
FRENCH OPPOSED GRAFT.

nomination for congress. These men
are all splendid and worthy fellows,
capable Of representing any congress
sional district. This is especially true
OF Washington county's candidate
the best one of all. But Idaho has an
excellent representative in congress
and we believe it is to the interest OF
the state to keep him there. Meadows
Eagle. Now that is Just exactly the
right way to talk, brother.-Idaho In
dependent, Feb. %, 1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20

Congressman French was an ardent
supporter of Hepburn's railroad rate
bill which passed the house by an
overwhelming majority. During the
debate on the bill, Mr.. French de-
livered speech in which he ably set
forth his views on this all important
Question. Montpelier Examiner, Feb
ruary Is, 1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20

With 13s delegates outside Of Mos
COW and but 205 delegates in the con-
vention it is hard to see how Moscow
can hog everything in sight. The
country precincts can run things if
they will. If not, who is to blame?
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20

Several men have announced them
selves candidates for the republican
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-07-20
WHAT FRENCH HAS DONE.
Here Is Record Things by Congressman Fen
During His Two Terms in Congress.
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13

Littleton, w. Va, Feb. 9.-Causing
intense suffering and rendering 1900
persons homeless, fire today wiped out
this town and caused property loss
Of quarter of a million dollars.
The town is situated ON the side
of a mountain in an isolated part of
the state, all of the buildings being
frame structures. The entire busi-
ness part of the town was first de-
stroyed. Repeated calls were made
for assistance to nearby cities but the
calls were received too late and when
the visiting fire companies arrived on
the scene the town had been entirely
destroyed.
The fire started in the heart of the
village and soon stores, the Baltimore
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
PERSONAL INQUIRY
LIKELY TO BE MADE THROUGH
PANAMA, AS REPLIES RECElv-
ED ARE NOT SATISFACTORY

Washington, Feb. "a sub-commit-
tee of the Senate Committee on IN
ter-oceanic canals may visit the 18TH
mus of Panama in March.
Much dissatisfaction has been ex-
pressed by certain members of the
commission with the progress made
thus far in canal affairs. The chair
man of the commission has become
convinced that those called to testf
fly are careful of the evidence they
give. The stories told vary so much
that room for doubt as to the accura-
cy of certain statements exists.
The, personnel of the committee to
visit the isthmus has not as yet
been decided upon. 1t is understood
that it will be made up of an equal
number of each party; probably four
in all.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
THE PENNSYLVANIA
MAY BE PLANNING NEW ROUTE
THROUGH CANTON
Surveys Made That Give Rise to Ru-
More Of Cut Off That Will
Eliminate Grade Crossings.

Residents of the northern part of
the city report that for some time the
Pennsylvania company has had a
force of surveyors at work running
lines across that portion of the city.
1t is reported that the company has
in view the building of an extensive
cut off that will extend west of Woos-
ter, leaving that place off the main
line It is thought that the company
has in mind the building Of a line
outside of the city proper, as they did
in Lancaster, Pa, and the New York
Central did at Rochester. Such a cut
off as is proposed will materially
shorten the distance, eliminate heavy
grades, and be of great benefit to the
company. 1t is thought that the delay
in making arrangements for new sta
ton in this city has been due to the
fact that other arrangements in re-
gard to the main line of the road were
in view.
In speaking of the matter railroad
man said: while, the proposition
may seem startling, yet it may be
within the range of possibility. The
Pennsylvania company wishes to
avoid the grade crossings of the city,
do away with the Wheeling and B. &
o. crossings, as we'll as eliminating
the big grade dip through the city.
If such a cut off is built it may short
en- the time from New York to Chicago
SO as to permit the company to Sc
cure the valuable government mail
contracts now given the Lake Shore"
The surveyors have made several
tours of the country north of the city
and have been running lines as far
north as the Pontius farm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
WANTS LAFOLLETTE
To Act on the Insurance Inquiry.
Tom Lawson Touring the
HonnFru

Washington, Feb. 9.-Thomas w.
Lawson, the Boston millionaire re-
former, spent the day here. He is
completing an extensive tour of the
country for the purpose of securing
public men to serve on his committee
to vote proxies of the New York Life
and New York Mutual Life Insurance
Companies at their annual meetings
in April.
The chief purpose of Mr.. Lawson's
visit was to secure the services of Sen
ator La Toilette, of Wisconsin, on
that committee. He had two long
conferences with La Toilette, who gave
an answer later.
Mr.. Lawson has already secured the
service on his committee of Governor
CJmmins, of Iowa. John johnson, of
Minnesota; Governor Brouard, of Flor
ida, former Attorney General Monett,
of Ohio, and several other prominent
men. He said majority of proxies in
both companies have been secured by
him. He will demand an accounting
OF all moneys and the punishment OF
dishonest officers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
FARMERS INSTITUTE
AT oSNABuRG WAS A HIGHLY
SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR
A. L. Lotz of osnabure Was Elected
President-Granee Choir Fur
nishe6 Music-Prominent
Speakers Present.

South Cairo, Feb. 9.-IWe had the
pleasure of attending the first FARM
ers' Institute at Osnaburg, Monday and
Tuesday, February and 6. A. l.. Lott
was president, and Charles AXE sec
reltary of the institute. The state
speakers were George e. Scott, of Mt
Pleasant, o., and C. r. Wagner, ,oi
Arlington, o. Every session was large
ly attended and full of interest.
The following committees were ap-
pointed by the president:
On resolutions-J. W. Montgomery
c. N. Dewalt, j. M. SANGER.
Nominations-W. r. Newhouse, -Eu.
gene Worley, Larom Miller.
The institute was enlivened with
good singing by the Grange choir, who
sang songs about the farm. The Us
naburg quartette also gave some fine
selections. The Osnaburg people GER
tainly have much musical talent.
The ladies of the Reformed chnrct
served meals to the visitors in a man
ner that was highly creditable tc
themselves and satisfactory to the
hungry crowd.
Mr. Scott gave his talk ON poultry
in his. usual felicitous manner, and
Mr.. Wagner proved himself an able
speaker.
After the report of the committees
the institute closed by singing, "God
Be With You Till We Meet Again.
1t was voted to hold another insti
tute. next year.
The officers chosen are as follows:
President, A. l.. Lott, Osnaburg; vice
president j. ]. Snyder, Paris; secre
tary, Charles AXE, Canton, r. d. No
6; treasurer, Levi Sherrick, Louis
Vile; executive committee, Michae
Shearer, H. M. Werntz. ]. j. Schmuck
Mrs. c. M. Dewalt, Mrs. l.. H. Deck
ard
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
.PYTH|ANS' BIG WEEK
NEW LODGE TO BE INSTITUTED
AT MINERVA THIS MONTH
Work Will Be in Charge of District
Deputy Mckinney of Canton.
Anniversary Banquet of
Magnolia Lodge.

Week after next promises to be a
big one in the ranks of the Knights
Of Pythias OF Canton and vicinity. Two
big features will be the attraction.
Monday evening, February 19, a new
lodge will be instituted at Minerva.
This will replace the old lodge, which
SURF endered it's charter some time ago.
New members have been secured, and
the lodge promises to start out under
exceptionally promising conditions. 1t
is probable that special train will be
run cut of Canton to take the Pythians
from this city, Massillon and nearby
towns. The work will be under the
charge Of c. c. Mckinney, district
deputy. 1t may be put on by Buck
eye lodge of Canton.
Thursday evening, February %, the
lodge at Magnolia will hold an ami
versary banquet. This promises to be
one Of the, big features Of the year al
Magnolia. A number of Pythians from
Canton are expected to be present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
DA|GEN ADMITS
THAT HE KILLED r. X. LEWIS OF
WEST FARMlNGToN
Confesses to the Brutal Murder of the
Wealthy Cattle DeaIer-Used a
Stick of Wood on Victim.

Warren, O., Feb. 9.-Charles c.
Daigen today confessed the murder
of r. K. Lewis, the wealthy West
Pennington cattle dealer saying he
killed him to prevent an attack on
himself.
Daigen's confession of guilt was
voluntary and clears every other sus-
pect.
Daigen says he struck Lewis with a
stick of wood, claiming that he did so
only when he feared Lewis was going
to strike him with a log during a
dispute over a money transaction.
He denies recollecting of pouring oil
on the body and of setting fire to the
room in which Lewis was lying.
Daigen insists he had no intention
of harming Lewis when he went to
see him in an effort to obtain set
tlement Of business matter and that
he considered Lewis his friend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
A GREAT BATTLE
Between Millionaires Is Imminent in
the Race for Senator From
Michigan.

Detroit, Mich. Feb. 9-The Michi-
gan Senatorial campaign, leading up
to the election by the next legisla-
ture of senator to succeed General
Russell Alger, the present incumbent,
promises to be a battle of the mill
ionaires which will rival the famous
struggle in which A. T. Bliss, ID. M.
Ferry and Justus S. Stearns fought 1t
out for the governship in 1890. Alg-
er has formally announced that he
is in the field
Arthur Hill, lumber baron of Sag
inaw, declares that he has gone too
far to turn back. The latest aspir.
ant is w. c. Mcmillan, Oldest son OF
the last Senator James Mcmillan, and
the head of the vast Mcmillan inter.
ests in Michigan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
RABB RETAL|ATES
SAYS HE WILL SUE CITY PARK
CLUB FOR 100000
Declares Judges Did Not Give Him a
Hearins-Wishes He Had Never
Seen a Race Track.

New Orleans, La, Feb. 9-Develop-
ments in the big scandal at City Park
came thick and fast today. w. M.
Rabb, charged with participating in
an alleged conspiracy with U. S.
Wishard and others, says he will
bring suit against the City Park club
for 100000 for defamation OF char
acter. Rabb declares he was taking
no more than a natural chance to get
back some of the S250,000 sunk in
horse racing in the last Is years.
The judges did not give me hear
ing" Rabb declared, land ] want to
compliment the judges on their rul-
ing. 1t would be better for me if /
never saw a race track. At the
same time i think / have been greatly
injured by their action and ! intend
to go as far as l can to secure re-
dress"
Sam Most, ruled off for an alleged
connection with Rabb and Wishard,
has enlisted the services of four state
senators. No contention was made
that Most has not violated the funda-
mental rules of the game.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
AUTHOR GOES ION ROAD"
IN SEARCH OF REALISM

Uhrichsville, o., Feb. 9.-Because
Samuel Richards, II, is an advocate
of realism in literature, the young
author and his two chums, John
Roach, 18, of Uhrichsville, and Ar
thur Bendure, Is, of Dennison, are
enjoying freight car ride over the
state.
Richards is working on thrilling
drama to be entitled "The Two
Tramps" He was seized with the
idea that he was not sufficiently in
formed as to the life and habits OF
the hobo. The lad told his friends
and the three left to gather material
They started for Cincinnati and the
parents have telegraphed to the po-
lice to take them into custody.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-13
Money Won't Bring Him.

Florence, Italy, Feb. 9.-Tomasso
Salvani, Italy's foremost tragedian,
and without doubt the best in his line
left ON the stage in Europe, has sue,
cessfully resisted an attempt to have
him visit the United States for a
farewell tour. He positively declin-
ed to consider an offer Of $4,000 for a
short tour of the States and told Mr..
Wilkinson, who approached him on
the subject on behalf OF an American
manager that he was too old for ex-
tended travel"