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The statesman., 1906-01-19
GEO. BANKS,
IDEAL DRESSMAKING

Ladies need no longer long for good
service or fashionable dressmaking
The Ideal Dressmaking Parlors at
426 18th Street is conducted by Mad
am McGruder and Mrs Carpenter,
on the highest order. Tailor made
shirt waists specially. Pattern
made to order. Prices cheerluIly
quoted. Phone 1889 Main.
The statesman., 1906-01-19
As To The Leopard's
Spots

By Prof. Kelly Miller, Howard Uni
yersity, Washington, D. c. Thomas
Dixon, Jr. refuted and ably answered.
A singing rebuke to the ba' barous
at ack and in ulting slurs upon Ne.
gro Race. Every race loving Negro
should read. Mailed copy, l5c. Send
to THE AIBATRoss SuPrLY Co, Wss-
tern Distributors Quindaro, Kans.
The statesman., 1906-01-19
feet evening. The Harris Orchestra

feet evening. The Harris Orchestra
played.
II takes the Elks to draw a crowd.
The popularity Of this order was new
er better attested than by the i'm
mense crowd that attended the mask
ball Thursday night at East Turner
Hall. Prizes were distributed for
successful costuniDg. Eevery one
had plenty Of fun dancing to the mu-
sic of the Harris Orch stra.
Lone Star Chapter, o. f. s., held its
election of officers for ensuing year:
Mrs. Lula Smith, X. NJ; Mr. C. B. Hill,
X. P; Mrs. Lille, Sec; Mrs. Susie
Clingman, Treas; Mrs. Lille Norris.
Corr; Mrs. Breedloye, Asst. Corr. /;
Mrs. Emma Beecham, Asst NJ; Mrs.
c. r. Hill, Warden; Mrs. Eva Levy,
Sen; Mrs. Mosby, Organist
Among the newest business ven
I lures of Colorado Negroes is a corpo-
ration 10 push an invention by Wm.
Hill. The company will be known as
the Hill Horseshoe Overshoe Com
pany The invention which has been
patented is a device for quickly and
economically sharpening horses shoes
| in icy weather II has been tried sue
cessfully and this company will put it
on the market. II is incorporated for
s25, GOO. with the following directors:
Wm. Hill, J. f. Ford, T J. Riley, b.
c. Curtis. T. W Walker and c. \.
Edwards. The Office is 81 Good block.
Shares are now on the market
DR.. T. l.. Faulkner, A. 6. Fallings
W. A. Halston and 6. A. Allen were
hosts at dinner complimentary tc
Mrs. Booker r. Washington al Tn.
Rhine Cafe Monday night after the
lecture 1t was not a large party, but
so charming was the air that pervaded
it that improvement upon it could moi
have been. The dinner service was OF
the finest. the menu being:
Blue Points on Half Shell
Cream OF Oyster Soup.
| Celery. Olives. Salted Almonds
Broiled White Fish.
Braised Sweethreads.
Mushroom Sauce
Roast Colorado Turkey
Fine Herb Dressing Cranberry Sauce
Mashed White Potatoes
French Peas
Candiod Sweet Potatoes.
Stewed Tomatoes
Fruit Salad
Tutti.Frutti Ice Cream. Social Cake
Coffee
Souvenirs done in rose color beauti
fully embossed were given the guests
Covers were laid for ten.
Mrs. Thomas Russell. who has beer
on an extended visit in Kentucky ha.
ieturneu home.
The statesman., 1906-01-19

There were five private dinner par
ties last week at the Mecca Cafe. S.
d. Carmack OF Birmingham, Alaba.
ma, being the last to entertain.
Mrs. Virginia Smith is cashier at
the Rhine Cafe, 1923 18th street.
The NJ. E. Mission Church has Sc
cured the services OF Mrs. P.E.Camp-
bell to play the organ for the morning
services, while Miss DeNota the blind
graduate Of the Philadelphia Pipe Or
gau school. will assist in the evenings.
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
at 2146 Arapahoe st. No objections
to children, or for lady or gentleman.
Reasonable rates. PIG
Mrs. Mary Reed and daughter Miss
Beatrice, and Miss Ethel Jones are
guests Of Mrs. Mae Kitchen.
Miss Lillian Hawkins gave a recital
assisted by boys and girls, at white
Baptis, church last Thursday.
Mrs Matte Brown is convalescent.
She is stopping a, lls2 S. Pearl ST.
Mrs. Everett and daughter who
have been visiting Mrs. Koun,z since
the holidays, returned home this week
Mr. Lyons Of 1914 Washington ave.
Is able TO be out again.
Mn. Gertrude Barbse OF Golden,
VAS here TO see Ben Hur.
Mis-. Bessie Moss who has been Wis
iling Mrs Chas White, returned to
her home last week.
Little Juani,a Campbell was dan
gerously i'll Monday night.
Rev. and Mrs j L. Williams went
to Boulder Wednesday TO assist Rev.
Tolsou 10 revival meeting. They re.
turn tonight.
There will be cbit.erling supper
at 2l52 Clarkson ST for the beneli,
OF Campbell Church Thursday nigh,
While en- route 10 Lawrence, Kan,
Mrs. Sadie Earl stopped over few
days with Mrs. T. II. Jones.
Columbine Court Of the order of
Calan,he is preparing 10 give a grand
entertainment a, Mani,ou Hall Thurs
day night, Feb, IL, which will bave
several features which are sure to be
popular,
J. n, Newman and daughter o!
Grapd Junction, are in the citv the
guests Of Mr. AID Mrs. Harrison
Smith.
Mr aud Mrs. Pearl Mason are al
home at 29i5 Lincoln ave.
Miss Maggie Johuson leaves for
California Sunday for her health.
The Womans Relief lCorrs had
only fair success with their enter.
taiument at Manitou Hall Tuesday
night. Every one had good time
The statesman., 1906-01-19
AALF THE WORLD WONDERS.

how the other half lives, Those who
use Bucklen's Arnica Salye never
wonder II II will cure Cuts, Wounds,
Burns, Sores and all Skin eruptions;
they know II will Mr,. Grant Shy,
1880 Z. Reynolds St., Springfield, H.,
says. u regard It one Of the absolute
necessities Of Housekeeping" Gunran.
teed by all druggists. &c.
The statesman., 1906-01-19
MR.. GEO. BANKS WRITES
To Or. Sol. RinQoisky About Rheu.
matism.
Denver, October Is, 1904

Denver, October Is. 1904
DR. Sol Ringolsky;
Dear Sir-l have used your treat
ment for rheumatism for the past
three months and find il all you claim
for II | was down in bed and had
no relief until used your remedy and
! am entirely well heartily recon.
mend II to anyone similarly affected
as a good. safe remedy.
Yours truly,
GEO. BANKS,
Train Porter for d. & Il. q r.. X.
1919 Mcclellan St. Denver. Colo.
For sale at Dr. Ringolsky's Drug
Store. 18th and Curtis streets.
The statesman., 1906-01-19

Mrs. W. " Dancey, daughter Of
Mrs Nancy Dancey Of Avoca, Iowa.
will have her mo her visit all of Colo
radios scenic points during her stay
here,
Mrs. Horton, mother Of Virginia
Horton who died after AN lines, Of
only nine days, wishes 10 thank the
public for its sympathy during bet
The statesman., 1906-01-19

The Woman's Relief ICorrs had
only fair success with their enter.
taiument at Manitou Hall Tuesday
night. Every one had good time
withal. The committee was faithful
in its work and to il is due the per.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK. October . -FIOI-R-tI-f-. ali-
quiet. Rye Fiour-tlrul Buckwheat Pour
Steady. Blckwheat-Stealy. C1r.4luca.--
steady. kye-Stea4y. iSar.es -I.r.i.
Wheat Firm. 50. lei. Sri.c elevator.
options As9ic. higher. Nay. ssa4c.; December.
80.
unchanged. January. 5ii1c-; May. 5tAsc.s De
cerner. 5casc Oats-Steady, mixed 3sc.
Baef-Ffrm beef hams. 81 500 300 cut
Meats-S Steady. iarl-~ie1dy western. prime.
tr9ieum-Steody Eos.n-Flru. TurpeEtiue-
Firm.
Rlce-steady. Noiasses-steady. @ nee spot
R'. quiet. So. 2 invoice. Sc. mild. ste1dF.
Futures 5al0 points lower. SuFar-Raw. Quiet:
FAR refining. t-ioc centrifugal. . -.-l1-. .
mo.asses sugar. 5-loc refined. quiet
Butter steady. receipts. 1905 kegs Street
prices Extra creamery, 2Ic.. official prices,
creamery. common 90 extra. 1919 6lz-., bed
seconds 20 extra. 81 Q-dc., state dairy. CONE
mon 10 fancy. l91-si.c. renovated. common
Co extra. l5i-N--c.. western. factory. common
cSieess-ifresGiar. state. fun cream. small,
l-Nc. do. fair 20 good i2al2tac.; do. large.
Septembcr, fancy. Ll4c. do. october. best,
l-9sc. do. fair 10 good. l2si2isc. 90. in
firmer. receipts. 500 crates. state. Pouns D.
Nania and nearby. fancy. Sc -ctcd. white. 800
'tc-. do. choice @i4@lc. do. mixed ext a..
-sHSc western. nIsts CSC. Official prices,
= i4-sc.: seconds. 2-H2ic.
Feanuts-Steady: fancy haudpicked. ~ a5r.;
olher domestic -AQoc. Freights TO LiNeuo o.-
STEADY, cotton by steam. &c. grain by steam.
tec. Potatoes-Weak: Maine. PEE bag. o. q 70
Sl.y"al %. do Jersey. sL50aL65. sweets Jer-
Sey. per barrel Slui95. do. Eastern Shore.
4onSoc Cahhages-Steadv at g.. 500 10 per loO.
Soltonseed Oi-Fairly active and nricos h'gh-
summer yellow. 5ra055c.. prime white, nomi-
'IA-5 prime winter yellow. nominal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
Railroads.

r. 7. CO P. s. s.s:-i:,':s.;g a
''a'ns Leave Richmond-Northward
A. e,--1a .y-iygl So rhrourh
go =. M.-iI.,... 1i.In 80 Th-surn
'-~' a. M.-"eeS Days-k,ioa- Ashisnd AZ
$40 a. M.-Dal.y-Byrd S. Through Local
-tgr.S Isrr-Drri 81 - -s-eh
49, NV q iays-tiyrd b. r-e1o-lrEs-
'A- -O-'fao 4atIpl-
~ M-nl.r-Nau $50 ThrouEh.
'.@' u -ltetk Days-Eina Arh ard 40
M-I'7 ..s--rv-1 81 through.
rains Arrive Richrond-Southvard
0'f' -. ~ week Days-Eloa Ashland 40
e." 81. n .wsek Dsys-DyEd 81, Fr.asriosss-
''.| ~ v eek Days-Byrd 81. Through.
H. M-Dsily-sfair 81, through.
c,1 ~ o-y-asS Day'-Eioa- AsalsHs Ae'
70 Daiiy-R,rs S. Through.
~ dali byrd So. Through. local
s,--I y -Danv-sfa,n g. Through.
-.. IMAM S'ee' -C ~ P1r'or Cars %
----- o.. - rains ev-o-' trains arr ~ kich-
mona p 90 NJ week days ana local aeco@-
r 7r-.-'is ond departures ana oonnsc-
A.. ~ cTTP w rAvrlOR.
So ~ Pre''- Gent SUIT. Trsf NET.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
MISCELLANEOUS MARKET.


ttsen 2rted by Rodgers McCabe 4 Coz
PETERSBURG. VA. oct. a-PEANl-'rS-
Spanish-Market firm at s. for new peanuts:
tee old crop ABOUT exhausted. cleaners bidding
st-ia- observation-disclosures. quiet az 3i4c fr
fancy. 1875 crop. machine picked -l.l7essc
Sew NirSinias-No1e as yet received.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
Chicago Grain Market.

oitCAGO, October 2s.-Unfavorabie prospects
FOR the seeding OF wheat In sonfberp RtlqeIs.
%as me chlef reason for q stronv close to-
Jay IN inc local wheat market Closing quo
y OF ss4@ac Corn up kdZc oats
were shade higher Provisions were IN
changed 20 a shade lower
,,-,,r.- Open nigh Low. Close.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
Southern Railway.

- rtt,tN- LEAVE Rr~rN0ND
rr,r-. lnrr- schedule figures published
--oo 'i1r. ana are not guaranteed
- M.-Dafir-tor7l for charlotte.
- -L7' 'r--f irri' pi-Duref Pullman -
Stnta arl H.rni 1ghnro. New Orleans.
p .00ftan0nra and all ne Sout1-
rEN coach f.- TNa-a C4fv oxford.
-. DURHAM ana o. -rf-b
- ~ N by Saskatchewan TsocaI.
" a''v-f fr1fte pullman reaay $50
p NJ . All fhe south
F0nK pff~~n MT
'SO M-FVcsp, Sunday-No. is-Rarirors
-'7 N M,,.E7Zeept sunaay-No lo-LocaI -
$50 W a M.rxcapt sunsay-No. 74-LocsI -
-. - 10 p M-rrorn All the sruts
'rr charlotte p0fai~h. Durham.
e., 'a,e CIV ard Local stations
- \ " From Ee~e,-fffo eva Y cal Stations
49, No i5-Frora Paltlrsre ana west
o'@ = " ~ =. s.rs . " y, n-Frou
~ WeSf POM and roc4f Stations.
- - 40 M7i0 &. P'er-,4-d v
'' 81 & uApDvvT~K
''er W. pass Trat MEr
WaeN'n~+o7. = C.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
ATLANTIC COAST LINE

EFFECIIVE1 MAY g7TH
Trains leave Richmond daily.
Tor Florida and South 9.o5 A. NJ. 7S p X
p NJ anu ~
Tor - ana W Ry West. 1910 and $50 p. N.
For Fetershurg, $500 A. NJ. 1870 500 3 =
= NJ. 6.-u. $3.50 r N. 1875 and u % T. n
EYt Golds1oro ard Fayetteville. '3.Ss P ".
Tn ins arrive Richmond daily. $40 . 81,
lg..5 anl ii.D A. N. 100. 2os. $50 $50
fNoeof sunday. ''Surday only.
lime = arrivals and departures ana onnec-
sons NOT guaranteed
c : CAMPBELL. u. p A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30

NrW YORK. October -e-rha Irv goods
market opened stead yto-day with ali futures
Arm Further Increases were announced in
lines q ticks. plaies anu fanncuettes. Low
lines OF bleach goods are nc. higher a better
feeling perradcs the woolen goods houses
a though no large business ls being done c3r
the moment For tire past three or four BUSH
ness DAYS large sales u heavy brown c1-tons
have been made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30

lITTSEI' RIG. PA. October 90 Attic
Receipts fair. market strong Choice. $3.50
t'', prime. s 81 as. -. sheep Receipts ullr.
market higher Prime wethers S-.--l.5 81.
crlLs ami common. S-5oQ35D: lambs. Sjg.s1-
y cal calves. S>4..5- Hogs Receipts fair. MAJ
ket active. Prime heavies. $3.50. fuss.1L
workers anl pigs. s. l1gt.95. r9lgAs. s u ".
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
Y I'm 4 N6ifoIk&W6Starn

0NLT ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK.
Leave Syrl 81 station. Richmond. DAILY
an Efec; May - leS
tot NORFOLK. 600 A ~ ss-oo p. n
FOR LYNCHBURG. tho WEST ana m.
a0L LHWE~I- F.o5 A N 1910 nson. s-5s
ii Pullman Parior and Sleening nSr~
CAFE Dining cars. Trains arrive .:siiv fror,
l Nsrt''k ~ 90 A ~. 80 NJ. from the
Onice SOS T. Main ST. SILVER. ; hrs n
minutes
" 2. BEVI.L. c n BOsLEY.
Zen Fess Agent Dist. Pass. AGENT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
Chesa0eake q. Ohio Railway

ChesaOeake q, Ohio Railway
cincinnati. lrdianauoHs. St Louis. chIca-
90. Louisville Nashville Men7nhis
-l5 and f1.oo " daily.
Westeound Local Trains;
daily ani F.f5 p N week aa~-.
newport News Norfolk and Old Point,
300 - and soo ?. u daily
local for Newport News and Old Point,
5-25 A " and % p daily.
James River Line:
~ 20 " daily. 5-B P. 81 week DAY.
- 30 A NJ sc N reP n FrNrs
! EST 100 n. 'it.t5 4 NJ 200 P n.
p " cDaNy ssEx SundayD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
Seaboard Air Line Railway.

Southbound Trains Leave Richmond Daily
$50 A. M-Local 20 Norlina, Raleigh. Char
lltte Wilmington
q 20 y M--Inrough Sleeper- and Coaches. A.
lanta Birningham savannah, Jacl1son-
Vile AMI Fiori ga points.
l1-ve J " Through Coaches and Sieeners Sa-
vannah. Jacksonvirle. Atlanta Birming-
ham and Memphis
Northhourd Trains Arrive Richmond CaiIy
GO f55 N. $50 p NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30

BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET
BALTIMORE. ND. Octot..- *. -s..s-
Ar Line common. a bud. scaboars a. a.
pscter, l-Notning doing. -A'' Line
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
RICHMOND STOCK ,iARKEr.

r .u.-i N-.. Oe.1.c r g. -sas.
SALES Az BOARD.
-s1"a ar ti'
Centuries a. 81. 5o3 q, 81. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30

WILMINGTON. y. c.. October .9-spIRITS
TT EPEN rINE-Firm a. 69tec.. receipts. a
casks Iosln- Firm at s. 80 bif- receipts 80
barrels- aIr-Firm AT s.. o.: receipts e nar-
rels Crude Turpen,ine-Firm Hari. 50 5;
Clip am virgin $ oJi receipts. a. 1rrelS
TINE-Firm at 90 u66i4c.. salc7 6-,a casks. re-
ce.pts. 63i casks. shipments $50 casks Rp7 ~
Firm. sales. 1882 barrels. rcceirrs. acfS barr
res; shipments. 2.79- osrrelsA stock. 67.o2s bar
rels.
TINE AID NOSIN-NothlnE doing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-30
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT or RICHMOND. OCT e. 1906.
ARRIVED
Steamer Brandon. Harvey. Norfolk. merchan-
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08
Starving to- Death.

Because her stomach was 80 weaken.
ed by useless drugging that she could
not eat, Mrs. Mary 81. Walters, of St
Clair St.. Columbus, O., was literally
starving to death. She writes: "My
stomach was so weak from useless
drugs that I could not eat, and my
nerves so wrecked that l could not
sleep; and not before / was given up
to die was I induced to try Electric
Bitters; with the wonderful result that
improvement began at once, and q
complete cure followed" Best health
tonic on earth. SOC. Guaranteed by
w. r. Barton, druggist.
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08

we declare it our conviction that aspec
ial session Of the Legislature should b
conyened, to provide constitutions
amendments to be submitted to the
people at the next general election,
to tn. end that the next incoming
legislature may provide laws for pro-
per improvement of the public high
ways.
The democratic party in its plat
form adopted June 9th, 1905, at JEFF
ferson City, declared as follows:
We favor good roads, and the en-
of laws that will enable the
raising of an ample road fund. by
which roads can be built and main
tained.
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, 1t has pleased Divine
Providence to remove from us and to
call to his eternal reward our friend
and neighbor, Cave A. Thompson;
and
Whereas, In Neighbor Thompson
this Camp recognized strong and
Jealous member, an able and consist
ent Woodman and true and devout
brother, and one whose ardor never
failed to cherish, nor zeal to promote
the principles of brotherly love pecu-
liar to our brotherhood;
Now, therefore, Be it
Resolved: That we extend the
sympathy and coincidence of Laclede
Camp No. 2412, Modern Woodmen of
America, to the bereaved and stricken
family of our neighbor and express to
them our sincere and lasting sorrow;
that we drape the Charter of our
Camp in mourning for a period of
sixty days, and spread upon the rec
ords of our lodge these resolutions
and furnish a copy to the family of
our deceased neighbor, and to THE
LACLEDE BLADE for publication.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY. j. LIBBY,
], CLAIR LoMAx,
Committee.
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08
Lee Love Gone.

From Abba Uowa) Union.
On account of. defective eyesight,
Lee Love, one of the most faithful
and worthy conductors on the c., B.
& c., has quit railroading and gone
to Laclede, Mo-, where he will try
farming for awhile.
Albians who have long gone up
and down the road with Lee will re-
gret this little. physical disability and
hope by season of rest he will over
come it and 60 to railroading again.
He is too good conductor and too
well informed on railroad affairs to
stay in the farming business.
The family drove overland and took
what household goods they wanted
and they will camp and have gener-
al good time. The best wishes of The
Union and host of friends follow
them to their new home, but all hope
they will return to Abba in the near
future.
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08

Haven't you seen young girls be-
come delicate, their folks believing
they would outgrow it, and eventually
after few years of such a life, develop
into consumption, and become almost
an invalid and live a blssted life or
die. Did it ever occur to you who
was to blame? There was a time
when it might have been stopped, but
for some poor reason it was put off.
Many who seemingly care for their
children will fool along with some
patent Cure All until it is too late.
IF headaches, slight irregularity or
a rundown condition with cold hands
or feet and nervousness, it is the part
of the thoughtful parent to attend to
the little things to avoid big ones.
They should heed natures warnings
and get the best they can. regardless
of price. The best is the cheapest in
this case, if it ever is in any. Let me
examine your daughter if she is in
poor health; let me show you letters
from others that | have done work
for.
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08
Making an Active Campaign.

There is fighting chance this yea
to wrest the second congressional dis
trict of Missouri from the hands O.
the democracy. Linn county people
who wish to see a continuance of re
publican prosperity and change in
their representation in congress viii
vote for Ben F. Beazell, of Chillicothe
Mr.. Beazell was born in Westmore
land county, Pennsylvania, in Sep
tember, 1852. He moved to Missouri
in 1868 and ever since has been res
ident of Livingston county. He was
reared on a farm near Chillicothe
and much of his active life was spent
in that city. In training Mr.. Beazell
is well fitted for the duties of congress
man, being a graduate in the classical
course at Northwestern university at
Evanston, Ill. He entered the field
of journalism in 1895 as publisher of
the Chillicothe Tribune, retiring less
than a year ago.
Mr.. Beazen was appointed postmas-
ter at Chillicothe in 1898 and served
for five years. During that time he
secured increases in the salaries Of the
assistant postmaster and clerks, in
creased the force and the number of
city carriers, witnessed the establish
ment of rural free delivery, had the
Office equipped with modern facilities
for the handling of the mails and had
the night service established, until the
Office was receiving, when he retired,
sixteen thousand dollars more per
year than when he took charge.
Mr.. Beazell is making an active
and vigorous campaign and aiding
and strengthening the republican can
didates in every county in the district.
He deserves the loyal support of every
republican and the votes of all who
endorse the policies that have brought
about the present prosperous condition
Of our people.
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08
The Two Great Parties on Good Roads.

The legislature in 1900 submitted
to the people a constitutional amend
ment, which was voted upon and car
ried. The amendment authorized the
legislature to provide Tax to be used
for road purposes. Later the supreme
court decided it was void, leaving the
state virtually without road funds,
and unless a special session of the
present legislature is convened. the
next incoming legislature will be pow
erless to relieve the situation for Pc
Rod of two years, as a new amend
ment to the constitution will have to
be submitted before the present law
can be properly amended.
The republican party in its platform
adopted May 30th, at Excelsior
Springs, declared as follows:
The improvements of the roads
through the state constitutes an inn
portant subject for future legislation.
The delegates here assembled stand
for good roads, and the representatives
of the party are pledged to aid the
people Of the state to obtain them.
The recent decision of the supreme
court declaring void the late consti-
tutional amendment providing for
road tax creates an emergency, and
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08

Mr.. Bryan declares that his only
political asset is the confidence of the
people in his sincerity. A candidate
for the exalted Office ofthe presidency
who has nothing but that with which
to meet his liabilities to the people is
a political bankrupt and the sooner
he is forced permanently into the
bankruptcy court of private life the
better.
But is Mr.. Bryan really sincere?
There is much to offer on both sides
of the question. A man who makes
the marvellous blunders which he has
committed must make them in some
thing like spirit of candor, and yet
they have been made by adopting
such time-serving issues, by employ
ing SO many Of the cheap tricks of the
professional trimmer, that one may
we'll doubt if sincerity has had any
part in the matter.
However, giving Mr.. Bryan credit
for all the sincerity which he claims,
it is small capital on which to do
presidential business. A man may do
any number of foolish or worse things,
and yet be entirely sincere. What is
necessary for presidential candidate
is public confidence in his ability and
possession of all thoae
qualities that are involved in that
much abused phrase, "safety and san
ity." A man who would be president
must be sane enough to be considered
SAFE.
The American people have never
had this confidence in Mr.. Bryan.
Otherwise they would have elected
him president. We haven't much
confidence in his sincerity in the mat
ter of his latest issue. We believe he
has adopted it because municipal own
ership has had considerable vogue
during the past few years. Govern
nent ownership is merely the nation
ization of municipal ownership, and
in running for a national Office "sin-
cerity" demands an issue big enough
to cover the field.
A man may sincerely" believe
that great many things are wise and
desirable if they could be put into
practice, and he would be right. If
fourteen billions of dollars ofproperty
could be wrested from the hands ofits
rightful owners by the scratch of a
pen; if such gigantic enterprise could
be operated so economically as to
avoid deficits, so efficiently as to avoid
disasters and SO honestly as 10 avoid
then government owners hip
Of railroads might possibly be good
thing, although there would still be
serious objections to it.
But practical question cannot be
'ettled by wild vagaries as to "what
would be NICE" Mr.. Bryan may be
entirely sincere in believing that it
would be "nice," but he is only dem
onstrating his political insolvency
when he declares it would be practic-
able or wise.-Kansas City Journal.
The Laclede blade., 1906-09-08
Pa,tur. For Rent.

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