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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
HoIdinc on.

What has become of the Flatt resig-
nation rumors? For months they came
thick and fast. but the aged, not ven
cradle, Thomas Collier Platt still sits
in the house of the ancients and gives
no sign It will be remembered that
he once resigned That was away back
in the dog days of 1881, during the,
Garfield Conkling feud. Most folks
believe that the lordly Roscoe compel
led Thomas Collier to resign, and they
therefore and thereupon dubbed him
ME Too Plat" His friends say that
he suggested the idea to Conkling "a
statement taken cum grano. That
Conkling would have needed his advice
is altogether improbable when we re-
fleet upon the known characteristics
Of the two men. At any rate, Platt
hasn't resigned any fat position since
Conkling died. and what's most likely.
he never will.
Perhaps somebody some time some
where has done more unwise and in
opportune thing than Governor SWEET
tenham did when he wrote his rude
and uncalled for letter to Admiral Da-
Wis. If so, it has escaped the historians
Of all time. 1t is the ne plus ultra Of
bad manners In this era of good feel
ing betwixt us and Great Britain there
is no danger of its producing interna
tlonal complications. but nevertheless
the British foreign Office did well to
promptly disavow it.
The world moves, and no mistake.
James Bryce is the only untitled Eng
lishman ever accredited to our govern
ment as the British diplomatic repre-
sentative. The entire diplomatic estab-
lishment as now conducted is archaic
and should be abolished, but if it is to
be continued, as it no doubt will be,
then we hail James Bryce amhassa-
dor etc, as the harbinger of better
day.
lll46zl
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31


for my measure among such of my RE-
publican colleagues as have spoken to
about 1t makes me realize that / am not
apt to have an opportunity to discuss the
bill as pending before the house, and so,
Mr. Chairman. / shall avail myself Of
this occasion to speak OF 1t.
Mr.. Siayden closed as follows:
AS have already said. fear that we
have not yet reached the stage where we
will legislate on this matter intelligently
and for conditions as we find them, but
we will reach 1t by and by.
After few incidents like those at Fort
Meade, San Carlos, Ell Paso and Browns
vile congress win be really aroused to
discharge of its duty in this matter Re-
peat the Brownsville affair with change
of locus-let it occur in Michigan. New
York or Illinois-and a new light will be
seen Until then we will be as patient as
possible, having faith that finally the
sympathy of the whole country will be
given to that section which has been SO
tried in the school of disaster section
which stands face to face with the per-
plexities and dangers of the most diff
cult question any people on earth were
ever called on to meet and solve. When
all the states comprehend this question,
which now they barely apprehend, they
will help us OF the south to make II GER
tain that the homes of white men in
white mans country will be protected by
white men only.
Mr.. Slayden's bill and speech present
the real issue, and it is most impor-
tant one to congress and to the coun-
try. It is a subject well worthy of the
best thought of the people.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Condensed Speech.

1t is said that the day of oratory is
past and in large sense that is true.
The printing press. the telegraph the
steam car, the electric car and the
stenographer have about put the old
fashioned spread eagle orator out of
business, but nothing will ever put out
of business the man who knows what
be wants to say and conveys his mes
sage with the maximum of ideas in
the minimum of words. Such per
son is Hon. James Hay of Virginia, at
present the ranking Democrat on the
great committee on military affairs.
That every member cannot study ev-
cry bill is known generally. | suppose.
Even the most Industrious member
cannot do it; hence we must in most
cases follow our party members on
committees. especially those who in
dustriously and intelligently attend to
their committee duties and who have
established reputation for honesty
and fair dealing. Such a one is Mr..
Hay. When he states thing men
know that it is true-at any rate that
he IulukS II ID tluCs lOl OuK1uS LIS AOAlS
and valuable service in the house he
has deceived no man and nobody be-
lieves that he would deceive the house.
So when the artillery bill came up,
having been reported by the military
affairs committee, good many people
were nervous for fear Democrats might
oppose it. Mr.. Hay secured it's pas
sage that is, he most effectively pre-
vented Democratic opposition by de
livering the following luminous, con
else. short speech, which l submit as
a model of what may be called bust
ness speaking in the house Here is
all he said:
Mr. Speaker, I, together with the other
members Of the minority Of the commit
tee, am in favor of this bill. 1t meets a
necessity which has existed for long
time. and it is made the more necessary
by the large amount which has been ex-
pended on our coast defenses. AS I UNI
lerstand IT, there has been expended In
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
A Contrast.

Little Delaware is to be most heart
lily congratulated on having unloaded
Gas Addicks, the greatest incubus that
ever afflicted any American common
wealth. He has kept her in the lime
light and such limelight!-for ten or
twelve years, humbled her. disgraced
her. made her name a hiss and by
word among the states. Twice he
forced her to have only one United
States senator for the space of two
years each time. and once for a period
of two years he prevented her having
any United States senator at all.
That's Republican Delaware! What
an awful contrast with the Democratic
era when Delaware sent to the senate
such splendid Americans as the Sauls-
burys, the Bayards and Judge George
Gray.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
A Missouri Hero.

If Andrew Carnegie does not bestoW
one of his hero medals upon the Mis-
souri, conductor, Elias Haywood, who
captured the bandit who was robbing
a train. then A. G. should go out of the
medal business at once and forever
No belted knight ever performed
drawer act than this unpretending Mis-
souri, conductor, and it was whole
some deed To charge battery in the
excitement of battle animated by the
gaudium certaminis in company with
hundreds or thousands of ones shout
ing comrades has ever been accounted
a heroic performance, but it is easy be-
side what was done by Haywood. I'm
armed, watching an opportunity, single
handed he pouneed on the robber who
had his pistol in his hand, knocked him
down and held him till he could be
tied Certainly Carnegie ought to give
him medal, and the railroad company
ought to give him a life pension equal
to his salary. Leonidas at Thermopy-
lac, the Light brigade at Balaklava,
the Old Guard at Waterloo-none OF
these showed more courage than did
Conductor Haywood. All honor to his
name. May his tribe increase. Like
Lord Byron, he awoke one morning to
find himself famous. Conductors who
act as he did are as scarce as poets
who write as Byron wrote. If Hey
wood were of proper age, he ought to
be sent to West Point, but as he Is
sixty-four that cannot be. If he had
performed his heroic feat within the
realm of Napoleon while that mighty
man was emperor of France. he would
most certainly have been rewarded
with the cross of the Legion of Honor
and given even more substantial re-
wards. Even in this prosaic age Hey
wood should not go unrewarded.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
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the last few years $ll3,00o0O0 for these
coast defenses. and it is absolutely neces-
sary in order to keep them in proper con-
dition that there should be men to man
these guns and take care of these coast
defenses. This bill has been very care
fully drawn and very thoroughly consid-
cred. If gentlemen will examine it they
will find that it does not increase the
army of the United States except as to
officers, 1t provides for the better re-
cruiting of the artillery service. The
trouble has been in obtaining men for the
artillery owing TO the fact that after they
have been enlisted for a term of three
years they are trained in certain branches
of electricity and machinery and can COM
mand better prices in civil pursuits. This
bill cures that defect by giving them
higher pay hardly deem it necessary
to consume the time of the house in ad-
vocating a measure which is so manifest
~ important and SO absolutely necessary
for the interests of the country.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If it stains
your linen It is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
sIayden's Bill.


Texas is q great state. Everybody
that knows anything about our geogra-
ply knows that Texas, il fully devel-
oped, could support the present popu-
lation of the United States. In keep
ing with the eternal fitness of things,
Texas has a very strong delegation in
both houses of congress. There is none
stronger Her senators and representa-
tives are fine specimens of both intel
lectual and physical men James L.
Slayden. tall, handsome, sinewy
man, robust in both mind and body, is
the Texas member of the military af-
fairs committee. He represents the
San Antonio district, in which is the
Alamo inspiration for patriotism.
Slayden. being a typical Texan, does
not mince matters What he means he
says, and what be says he means.
While the senate was fiddling for
weeks about the Brownsville episode.
which episode is only a symptom of a
disease, Slayden proposed heroic
remedy for the disease by offering a
bill providing that after July no ne
gro soldiers shall serve in the United
States armies. Whether man agrees
with the Texan or not, he must admit
the courage of his performance. In
support of his proposition Mr.. Slayden
made most excellent speech I wish
had space to reproduce it in full. as
1t well deserves wide circulation and
wide reading. 1t contains much food
for reflection. I have room only for
the exordium and peroration He be-
gan by saying:
For long time / have looked upon it
as a desirable military reform. Recent
events of a startling and deplorable ma
ture have convinced me that it is urgent.
1t cannot be delayed, / apprehend, with
out risking collision between white cit
liens and negro troops. There is reason
to fear that occasional assassination and
riot may be succeeded by disasters that
will measure up to the standard of battle.
Firmly believing that, as I did, regard
ed it as a duty to try to prevent such a
condition by amending the law. A series
Of violent outbreaks on the part Of negro
soldiers, eliminating in a murderous as
sault on the unoffending citizens or
Brownsville, decided me to offer the bill
without further delay. The bill was not
offered for buncombe. I proposed it be-
cause I am absolutely convinced that it is
q measure of reform which must ulti-
mately commend itself to the judgment
of the American congress. | very much
regret to say, however, that there does
not appear to be any immediate prospect
of success. Like many good legislative
suggestions, it will probably have to die
the death many times before the mind
and conscience Of majority can be
awakened The lack of active sympathy
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know 1t.
How 70 Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let It stand twenty-four hours; a
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order
What to DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfils every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys, liver bladder and every part
of the urinary passage. 1t conects inability
TO hold water and scalding pain in passing
it. or bad effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to go often
during the day. and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and$l. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery Et
and book that tells aass::: Z. Es:s:EEss
more about it, both sent = -
absolutely free by mail, ss4s
address DR.. Kimer g. Home Of swamp-Root.
Co., Binghamton, N. X. When writing men
sion reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
she name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. Y. on every bottle.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Uncle Joe to the Front.

The Republican presidential situation
changes frequently. Most people here
believe that somehow or somehow else
to become a candidate. That belief
causes most declarations for favorites
to be made conditionally. But, taking
it for granted that Colonel Roosevelt
stands pat on his numerous declina-
tons, then here is my analysis of the
case as it now stands: Foraker. the anti
Roosevelt candidate; Mr.. Speaker Can
non, the administration candidate; Vice
President Fairbanks. his own candi
date, cautious, noncommittal, watching
which way the cat will jump. 1t is.
perhaps hardly fair to rank Uncle Joe
as the administration candidate, though
he and the president are cheek by
jowl. for Uncle Joe is strong in his
own right and, If nominated, would be
a popular candidate. 1t must be clear
that if Foraker keeps on making head
way at last the whole force of the adj
ministration will be thrown enthusiast
ically against him, and the chances
now seem to be in favor of its being
thrown to Speaker Cannon. At this
stage of the proceedings 1t looks this
way: If Uncle Joe makes up his mind
to go after the presidential nomination
and if the White House influence is
really for him, he will bag the nomi-
nation. If he were five years younger.
| would say he was a sure winner
that is, as sure as anything in politics
can be- He is past seventy, but well
preserved, active as cat and his force
unabated. Gladstone, Disraeli, Bis
marck, Won Ranke and others did great
things when older than Uncle Joe.
This being true. his age will not cut
much figure OF course those advocat-
ing other candidates will use it for all
it is worth, but few speeches from
the speaker on the stump. properly
staged-and his secretary, Mr.. White
Busby, can be depended on to stage
them-and all opposition to him on
point of age will vanish as the morn
ing mist. 1t is well for those who are
interested in presidential politics to
keep an eye on Uncle Joseph. He is a
big factor in the fascinating game.
If the Democrats act with prudence,
they can elect the next president no
matter who the Republican nominee is.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
AS to cuaaenheim and Colorado.


A great many good people have been
f1attering themselves that the millen-
MUM has dawned in American politics
and that there would be no more use
of money in elections, but that men
would be elected strictly on their mer-
its, a eonsummation devoutly to be
wished. These same good people must
experience a severe shock when they
read the astounding interview of Sen
ator Elect Simon Guggenheim of Colo
RADIO wherein he stated that his eX-
pense account in securing curule
chair amounts to half a million dollars.
These good people would be shocked if
Guggenheim were Democrat and ii
Colorado were a Democratic state, but
what is mortal sin in Democrat APP
pears to a ccndonable' peccadillo, II not
virtue. in a Republican. If Reed
Smoot were a Democrat, he would
have been fired long ago, but Reed will
serve his term out-not doubt OF that
because he is a Republican, and after
March 4 the senate will be Republican
by two-thirds majority. only lacking
two of having that majority now. If
Guggenheim were a Democrat. be
would be bounced out of the senate
sure as a gun is made of iron, but the
chances are ten to one that he will be
whitewashed and permitted to remain
among the conscript fathers. If
Democrat had given out the Guggen-
helm interview. the Republican press
would have been so full of righteous
Indignation that the temperature of
the circumambient atmosphere would
have risen so high that we should have
come to the conclusion that we were
living on the equator; but Guggen-
helm being Republican, the Repub-
lcan papers are dumb as oysters on
the subject. with the honorable excep-
ton of certain sporadic cases.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31


ME- session of congress has pass
ed into history. Precious lit
tie has been done, and moth
ing will be done except that which
few leaders desire-that which the ma
chine desires. All arrangements APP
pear to have been made by the ma
rhinists to block legislation. IT Dem
Dcrats were doing that, we should be
denounced as filibusters, but as the
machnists are doing it they of course
are patriots. 1t is clear to the veriest
tyro in the house that Hon James X.
Mann of Chicago, an able, resourceful
and pertinacious member, has been Sc
lected by the Republican house lead
Frs to play the role of obstructionist.
When there is danger of his being
routed. Hon. Serene E Payne of New
York, chairman of the ways and means
committee and ex oficio floor leader of
the majority, rushes to his assistance,
which is proof positive that Mann is
acting on a system. Members on both
sides who see their bills go glimmer-
ing rage at Messrs. Mann and Payne,
but without avail They are impervi-
ous to sarcasm, wit, humor, logic, abuse
and all the rest Just what their rea-
son is nobody seems to know precisely,
but it's plain as a pikestaff that they
do not intend for anything of conse-
quence to be accomplished except a
few pet measures, such as the ship sub
sidy bill and of course the great sup
ply bills, without which the govern
mental machinery would come to
sudden standstill. Recognizing the fact
that the chances are against their ever
having another such majority as they
have in this house they are anxious to
make hay while the sun shines. They
have majority enough to do as they
please, and they are doing it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Especial Washington letter.


A An ORE than half of the short
PNf@ session of congress has pass
WI ed into history. Precious lit.
tie has been done. and moth
The Marshall republican., 1907-05-31
ESounty N.w'
MALTA BEND

Esq. J. M. Brady died Tuesday A.
ternoou after . short illness. The
funeral service was held 1t the M. r.
church Thursday morning by DR.. j,
M. Garter.
Born 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lun;
beck Sunday, . daughter. ag u
Mrs.. Nellie Dicus, Of Chicago, II
visiting Mrs. willism Brown and
rslstiyes Of this community. Ssa'
Mss Bisnch Fulton eusstsainsd the
TussdAt club Tuesday s~ftsrnoou with
progressive finch and dainty refresh-
menss wsrs served. Y
g. b. Jsssr left Monday morning
for Richmond virginis to attend The
Confederate reunion and will take 10
che Jamsstown exposition. 'S'i
Miss Fannie Mae Robinson returned
Saturday from Lexington. al,
Mrs. Kern Douglas and Mrs. Char
Fulton vent 10 Lexington TO attend
the Central College Alumni reunion
Wednesday. ~
Misses Marion Brown and Bette
Douglas are In Marshall this week
attending the Missouri Valley cons
meuccment exercises. ira
Mrs. chss. Lubbock was . Mar
shall visitor Tuesday.
g.. T. Wilson was In Boonvii,a
The Marshall republican., 1907-05-31
SALT SPRINGS

Corn planting is nearly
completed and the farmers
are waiting for IL Ia grow.
Mrs. j. .. Ruiz aud chill
Ireu, Mrs. l.. T.. Benedict.
Mrs. James Dysart and
daughter, Miss Anna. visited
IN our community last week.
The Salt Springs Ladies'
Aid Society met last week
with Mrs. Walker Baker.
A. ii. Orr shipped u car OF
hogs o Kansas City last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. y. Fulker-
son attended the funeral III
their aunt. Mrs. Cherry, Ut
Kansas City. They returned
home Monday morning.
w. Il. Bauer, and sister,
Mrs. Ella Laugblin and son.
Dean. and Daisy Reed visited
10 Nelson u few days this
week.
Mrs. Sam Dowden, Of Kan
sas City. is visiting her sister,
Mrs. IL. r.. D,ngley, this
week.
Mrs. Richardson, of Gil
liam, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs. j. Il. FuIker-
son "a few days this week.
Mrs. has. Brown and Mrs.
III. Il. Dingley attended the
Mt. Leonard Missionary
Society Tuesday.
+. M. Bauer aud l.. A.
Brown attended services m
Mt. Leonard Sunday evening.
Miss Anna Koch is visiting
friends in Henry county this
week.
The Marshall republican., 1907-05-31
TwICE-A-wEEK REPUBLIC
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known semiwcekly newspaper In tho
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The Marshall republican., 1907-05-31
He Fought at Gettysburg

David Parker, Of Fsyetts. N. Y,
sho lost . foot ~ Gettysburg, writes:
electric Bit.ers have done me more
good than any rmediclns I ever took.
For several years had stomsch
trouble, and paid out much, money for
msdicins 70 littls purpose, until ! b.
gan taking Electric Bltters. I would
DOT take e60o for what they have done
for me-" Grand tonic for the aged
and female weakusssss. Great sitera.
Isivs and body builder: tsdrs cure ios
lame back end week Kidneys. Guar
sssd By p. Il. Franklin druggist. 600
The Marshall republican., 1907-05-31
yA6Ay My 81, 1901
CRRrCHFR

Mrs. Nan Gibson, Of Sturgeon,
Mo. was parslysed last Friday
morning. She Is q sister Of Mrs.
George Masters near Herndon.
John Van Buskirk is suffering
with heart disease and is not much
better at this writing.
John Treece left the 2lst Of this
month for New Mexico to see his
sister, Mrs. Hall, who is very low.
On last Monday evening as j. W.
Wilcox aud son, Fsrley were going
to J. P. Wilson's the TX that they
had along dropped to the ground
and Farley got of and picked IL up
and the handle caught in the
wheel as he started TO get ON the
wagon and the edge Of the ax struck
his cheek and chin infiicting a pain
full wound.
Miss Grace Gretchen visited Ethel
Wilson Sunday.
Miss Flora Harrison returned
home Sunday after a three weeks
visit at Houstonis.
Misses Flora Miller. Edna Axe
man and Ethel Cox visited Mrs.
Riley Dickerson's Sunday.
Rev. Carter will administer the
ordinance Of baptism the Second
Sunday in June to those who have
joined the church at Antioch this
spring.
The Marshall republican., 1907-05-31
SALINE POINT

Tho farmers are about through
planting corn.
We are now having rather cool
weather for this timo Of the year.
The young folks enjoyed them.
selves very pleasantly NJ q social
given 81 Jim Chilcott's last Thurs
day evening.
Some OF the yourg ladies from this
side we're over ~ Dewitt visiting Sat-
urday.Ss iiAh "a. b
Amos Moore and bic slstsr have re.
turned from Oklshoms 10 make their
hone with their sister, Mrs.. John
Dillsy. Prs
We understand that Charlie Jones
called on his best girl Sunday.
Emit jennings folks we're callers vi
Scott Irvins's Sunday evening.
Tho boys played their nrst base
bsll game Sunday sfternoou.
We wonder why Wallace didn't &C
oil tho way Saturday.
Joe burnside returned 70 Kfrks
Vile, Monday SITTER . short Wish viii
bis psreuts ~ THE place.
Miss. Ida Burnside 10 spending th,
week With Mrs. Lets Guysler.
We, think thsss Will bs plenty Of flsl
here on the market nowss Ben BsrneI
and Charlie Msy6sld ars nshing.
Cheap John went 70 81. Louis Mon
day TO buy . new stock Of goods.