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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26

mileage of railroads i'll The State, of
which the Norfolk & Southern has 100
miles increase. The SYNOPSIS Of vair-
aaticns follows: Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad. 947.S miles at $23.434.90O
valuation; Seabcard .:ir Line. GlG.l
niles at $!2,500,0OD valuation; South
ern Railway, l.;3i32.7E! miles Al $i"'3'-
9l3.l63 valuation; miSlellan: ous
roads, 1.4554.2S at $:l0,932,G3]. Total
railroad mileage il! lie Ssa;c, i,33l.1!
valued at *95. 5.1a0, 1913. Tie aggrc@at"
of valuations ot other classes of cor-
porat;onS assessed arc Z: Electric light
and gas companies. %l,lGG.39G; bridge
and canal cc.npanies. Si67.359: re-
friecrator companies. Slll,l36;
steamboat ccn;parics, $l3l ,C33; t"le-
phone companies, $2,l90,95l: watc"-
works compan!e., ij,225; Southern
Express CompanE, Sl!9:N99; tele-
graph companies. $017.A14. Total
$7,4O2.l53. Grand total, $l3 ls2 500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
News in Brief.

A special from Brandon, Missis
sippi, announces the death OF Col
onel William Walker, editorial writel
of the New Orleans Picayune for the
past thirty years. He was about =;
years of age and a native OF Ala
bama.
The Evansville Indiana Cottor
Mills closed down lately OWE I,
the inability TO secure raw material
Several hundred employees are IDLE
The Hague government has intro. o.
duced in the second chamber a bll
for the ratification of the treaty OF
arbitration between the United State:
and Holland, which was concluded a
Washington May 2.
At Baloush, Washington. six child
rem were burned to death IN a llT
in farm house in the absence OF th'
father and mother.
Senator Foraker admitted that ht
felt Inundated by the place III. whlcl
he had been put, in regard to th'
Republican campaign, hut was willing
to speak if wanted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
A Message to America.
Awaiting Minister'S Report.

The Hague, BY Cable.-Holland' s
action against Venezuela and The text
IF her note to President Castro, will
depend largely upon the reports M.
lie Reus, former Dutch minister to
Venezuela, who recently was expelled
5y President Castro, makes to the
He is expected to arrive
here next Monday. NJ. Van Swim
lerne, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
will consult with NJ. lie Reus before
the government takes further steps
in the matter. The cx-ministcr' az
rival Is eagerly awaited here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
That Lady Smuggler.

Chicago, Spccial.-A conference Is
to be held by local officials OF the
Treasury Department to decide what
suggestions shall be made to the
district attorney relative to what GUS
toms inspectors term are attempts te
smugglc articles Of value into the
country by Mrs. Emily Chadbourne
1t is estimated that the woman passed
$4,000 worth of valuables through
the customs as household goods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
The Wigan Mine Disaster.

Wigan, special.-Clinging to the
theory that the fifty miners entomb-
I'd in the Maypole Mine by Tuesday s
explosion are still alive, their rela-
ives made demands Of the officials
who are flooding the mine in order
TO prevent the cremation cf those
possibly still alive. The grief crazed
wives and mothers WHO stand about
The mine shaft made rush on the
man manning the pump. The spe-
cal guards Is tRf5aHgHK5 9f5atgHK5 7ft fGRtnlttA&& It &&l BE be
several days before the mine is re-
entered or the bodies recovered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
c.rs:dates Pledge Themselves.

Florence. Special.-Dr. f. P. Gov
ington. of this city, president of the
Anti-Salccn League, of Florence
county. has received pledges from
Messrs. Hartwell NJ. Aver, Charles A..
Smith. T. A. Clarke, Thomas Fl. Har-
lee Jr.. 7. p. Brown, w. B. Cause
and D. J. Davis, candidates for the
legislature from this county, pledglng
themsclrcs in favor of State prohl-
hilton bill to be submitted to the vot-
ers Of the State for ratification. This
list includes all candidates for the
legislature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
The Standard Oil Case.

Chicago, special-ln accordance
with the ruling of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals, Chief
Clerk Small, in the absence OF Dis.
trict Attorney Sims last week for the
government filed petition for s
hearing of the Standard Oil Com
pany case. Early action in the mat.
ter is expected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Habea.s Corpus For Sailor Boy.

Norfolk, Va. Spacial,-Alcxandcr
Deal. Of Augusta. Ga. sued out a
writ of habcas corpus in the United
States Court here fer he release from
the navy of his l5-::cal-old son, Clar-
encc Deal. WHO withou' the consent of
his parent. il is alleged, enlisted in
the naval service here July 1th. 1908.
Captain Dillingham;. commanding the
Norfolk naval training station is
commanded TO p.c.l,2a thc :!i'ar b.
fore Judge Waddiii, il Richmond;
September 24th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Drowned in Texas.

Marion, Special.-Mr. Maxcy Olck-
son of this city, received a telegram
fast week announcing the death by
drowning of his nephew, Mr.. William
Walsh. of Dallas, Texas. A second
message stated that the body would
not be brought TO Marion, but that
the interment would be at Dallas,
where his parents, Mr.. and Mrs; Geo;
Walsh, are residing. Mr.. Walsh had
lust attained his majority, and was
a Young man of MUCH promise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Pia Fire in Co.'S satilc Die.

Corstantincp!e, By Cab!e.-!'ir>
broke ont Sunday evening i'll TIC
Stamboul quarter and within 4 very
brief period terrible conhagra;lon
was raging. A strong wind carried
the flames at great speed, and for SIX
hours they swept over the section de-
stroying 1000 houses and shops. The
fire was still burning i: 9 o o'clock at
night, but the wind had decreased
considerably.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Investigation of Georgia Convict
Lease System Ends.

Atlanta, Ga. Special-Inquiry in.
to the convict lease system OF
Georgia ended Friday. The lceisla-
tive committee, whicl. has been opera
ting the probe, is now engaged in
making up its report, which will be
submitted to special session of the
Legislature, called by Governor
Smith to assemble on August 23th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
11raes Relief for Seneca.

Columbia, Spccial.-Upon petition
from the citizens of Seneca, S: e.,
Capt. Sullivan. Of the railroad com
mission went to that place and inves-
tigated the accommodations at the
railway station and found them to
be in very bad way. The force is
not sufficient to give satisfactory ser
vice and the depot is not kept clean,
and Commissioner Sullivan has made
recommendation that the railroad be
required to grant the needed relief. !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Tinor Mention.

y..agc Taft beaaA rehearsing short
.,,eeslscS into phonograph at Hot
Springs for use in the approaching
campaign.
liiss Edith Bone. of Chicago, got
s25.ooo bcquest because she smiled
and chcared an invalid woman.
Owing to an outbreak of smallpox
an the transport Sherman everybody
on board may be vaceinatsd and hello
in quarantine
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Killed Himself by Throwing Himself
In Front of Train.

Wilmington, spccial.-Gcorgc Cox
middle-agcd citizen of Rose Hill
in Duplin county, was run over ant
killed by an Atlantic Coast Line
train al that point Wednesday after
noon. According 10 witnesses it was
a plain case of suicide. Cox, WHO wa.
standing in front of The depot
rushed across the track just as the
train neared the point where he was
standing. The body was horribly
mangled and portions were scattered
along the track.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Rapist Escapes From Sheriff.

Montgomery, Ala, special.-Mark
Holland, the negro rapisi, was taken
from Montgomery to GrccnviIie by
Sheriff Watson, of Butler county
and escaped from the sheriff nj the
Greenville depot. y large posse Is
said TO be in pursuit. The negro
attempting TO assault Il little dang!l-
ter of w. Y. Watson at Avanl. IaSl
Wednesday morning. Sheriff Watson
is an uncle of the girl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Construction Boss Fires on Strikers,

Wheeling. W. Va, Special,-Three
Italians were shot and seriously IN
iured by q construction b,ss at Dam
No. II, on the Ohio river below
Wcllsburg. w. Va. The Italians at
work on The dam struck for an in
crease in wages and when their de-
mands were refused, it is sad' they
tried to destroy PARIS of the COM
plctcd words. One of the construc-
lion bosses opencd fire OF the strikers
with a revolver, driving them away
and wounding three Of thcm'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
A Wireless Telephone Plant.

New York, spccial.-Contracts
have been signed whereby u wireless
telephone system will be installed in
the 7OO-foot tower of the Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance COMPANY by the
DcForcst Company. When installed
DcForcst expects to talk with Phila-
delphia. Boston and other cities
Then he hopes to reach Par,s, where !,
q plant will be installed on EiffeI
Tower.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Editors Select Seattle For Next
Meeting Place.

St. Paul, Mimi, Special.-Ihurs>
days session concluded the National
Editorial Association convention
Selection of the next place Of meet
ing developed spirited contest be-
tween Seattle and T,leAo the form
er winning ont. The meeting was
opened by the presentation of re5o-
luton indorsing the laws and rules
of the Postoilicc Department regard
inp sccond-c!ass matter and cndorS-
ing the enforcement Of the laws and
regulations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
,He iNIoz q Is,
Fallen By the Wayside.

Never ask pardon before you are
accused.-trench.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion revised fruit rates from Florida.
The first fight in the army airship
tests is expected this week.
Sailors and negroes INDUCED in a
race riot in Norfolk. in which large
.Yumhsr OF shots were fired. NO one
was killed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Republican Advisory Committee.

New York. spcria'.-fhaiFman
Hitchcock of the Republican com
mittcc. announced thc appointment
of the advisory committee: Richard
A. Dallinger, State of Washingioa;
Cornelius N. Bliss, &c@ York;
Powell Clayton. Arkansas; ". Muir
raw Crane, Massachusetts; William
Nelson Cromwell. New York; .'oI.n
Hays Hammond, Massachusetts; :;
Franklin Murphy, New jersey; Gas.
P. Taft, Ohio; Arthur L. Vorys, Ohio
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Will REVIEW CASE
The Government Not Satisfied
With Rebate Decision
WOULD INYAL|DATE WHOLE Law
Attorney General Bonaparte and His
Assistant, Frank B. Kellogg File a
Petition For Rohearing of the
Case Against the Standard Oil Com
pany.

rn0n, Special. = The govern
tition for a rehearing by the
'tes Court of Appeals of the
lst the Standard Oil Com
Indiana, was fled Friday
;ents, it is authoritatively
administration IS attempt
Elkins' act and the inter-
lerce law from being futile.
g of the petition marked
'ance of Attorney General
in the ease as well as that
B. kellogg, who is a spe-
1t to the Attorney General.
Sc two names the petition
Edwin W. Sims, United
rict attorney at Chicago,
Assistant James II. Wilk-
Of whom presented The
S side Of the case in the
ring before Judge Lands,
stored the famous fine OF
against the defendant.
elk to Prosecute.
il is rot specifically
petition it was agreed by
the government in their
Lcnox, Mass, following
By the appellate court of
s. decision that if the III
Of the law given by
soup, Seaman and Baker
10 stand, successful pros
tic eases against corpora
be impossible in the fu-
wyers at that conference
in expressing the opinion
rms in rebate matters
1t by the Roosevelt adj
would represent 50 much
c unless the upper court
need that it is il error
lction Of the law.
single Doint involved in
o the return Of the YER.
-" says the petition,
ngs OF the trial court
he Court of Appeals. In
ticulars his rulings are
he point on which the
reversed by the Court of
ns to- -,,,,li,,H.-a-.---.--:-
ignorance on the part of
Oil Company of the law
defense. The court of
opinion has not cor
how the judge ruled ..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Louisiana Mob Searching For Negro.

Natchez, Miss, Special.-A pos:"
is searching the swamps at Concordla
parish, Louisiana, across the river
from the city, an effort to capture
Henry Walker, a negro who attempt
ed to assasSinate Robert Clayton. a
merchant in his store, at CLAYTON sta
ton. The negro fired on Mr.. Clayton
with shotgun but the bullets went
wild and he was not injured. y fight
between the negro and the posse is
anticipated should he be found and it
is probable that he will be lvnchcd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
How He Classified It.

Tho Employc-Plcase sir, I've been
an gone an got married, and Ia like
You TO raise my wages, s;".
The Employer (woriie. thoughts
of the workmcn's compensation s.:O
Very sc~-y FOR YOU sn,sii I'm
sure, but I can't do that. I'm only
responsible for accident, that happen
in tie works, you know.-Sketch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
,As-o Row KILLED by Train.

Anderson, spccial.-Hnry Moore,
a negro lad of IL years, while stealing
a ride on a Charleston and Western
Carolina Railroad engine fell beneath
the trucks of the engine and received
injuries which proved fatal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
creenuille Court House Damaged.

Greenville, special.-During an
electric. storm the tin roof of the
county court house was partially torn
off. one side being rolled mp like a
scroll. The building was empty at the
time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
Lusitania Clips Three Hours From
Record.

New York, Special.-With the best
previous record for transatlantic
voyage lowered by more than three
hours, the Cunard turbine steamship
Lusitania arrived off Sandy Hook
lightship at 10 o'clock Thursday
night, having made the run across
the Atlantic over the short course
in four days, Is hours and % min
utes. The Lusitania S former record
which was also the ocean record, was
a DAYS Is hours and 10 minutes, the
steamer by her new performance
lowered her former mark and the
record mark by 3 hours and 10
minutes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
GREAT time AT SYDNEY
Business Practically Suspended
American Fleet Has Taken the City
Governor General of Australia
Sends Greeting to the President.

Sydney, N. S. W., BY Cable.-With
;he official dinner by the State de-
oartment, and entertainments free
n every theatre for the iaokies the
irst day of the festivities in honor
If the American fleet closed. Sydney
presents an animated scene. Busi-
less is practically suspended. Tbous-
ands Of visitors and citizens throng
The streets. The illuminations are
most elaborate.
The parade Of the sailors and ma
cines was one grand ovation filled
With tie doings Of the sailors.
Thousands lined the streets and
.heered the Yankee tars. The Sydney
papers are filed with the doings of
he sailor lads.
The programme includes cxcur-
'ions. q naval regatta, football games,
exhibitions by the jackies Dinners
will be given aboard the ships in the
Venetian carnival.
A Message to America.
Oyster Bay, Special.-Presidcnt
Roosevelt received through the Brit
:sh charge d d'affairs a telegram from
;he Governor General Of Australia as
follows:
=" Australians by hundreds of thous-
ands gathered on the shores Of sgd
ney TO welcome the battleships. The
continent Of Australia sends greetings
% President Roosevelt. We rejoice in
he opportunity afforded by the dem
onstration' of the feet" I"
President Roosevelt sent an appro-
oriate rcp]y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26

South flrday, speaking 10 tne-!
publicans of Virginia. T',-
took place at the baseball
ial trains carrying the Gro
early. Black Republican
the majority and the ra
pany was unable to hand.
throngs.
Mr.. Taft in large part
the "Solid South to breaA--
Democratic column.
Among other things, he
"Every one having the interes
the country at heart would rejo:,
have the Solid South as a Demo-
asset broken UP. The better
States the better the country.
publicans have improved the wal
ways, conserved the forests and
ter resources and are making m;
moves for developments TO benefit
South. The growth of many ind
tries in the South is the outcome
Republican legislation. Many pro
nent Democrats in the South ag
with the Republicans in the m
economic doctrines. I venture TO
that should Jefferson return TO life
would not recognize his political
sccndan:s. "
Another portion Of Taft's spe
was in the nature of reply
Bryan's speech Of acceptance,
ticularly the people d onot rnl
He painted to the majorities Of
Kinley and Roosevelt as an exam
that the people rule. He dwelt
length upon RcoScvelt's efforts
purge the country of evils of
trusts, et:.., claiming that the pc {
rule through the Republican part
Bryan Starts on Tour.
Chicago. Special William ]. f
an arrived in this city Saturday
begin conference with Demor
leaders and labor union off s
which may have an important be
on the campaign. Mr.. Bryan
in Dcs Moines, and confined h
marks principally to discuss
the tariff.
During his three days. stay
cago, Mr.: Bryan will Inject an
fer with Chairman Mack and
campaign managers and give &
the benefit of his counsel. T.
ference of national and interl
-lHpnhiteP1cAff -HnitRep1 c!Ardfftt7dprHtnfG dfftt7dprHtfGf ni1if Of Ia7
been called for the same time "a
Mr.. Bryan will doubtless meet the
Dor officials and urge upon them
necessity of giving their whcle-sou
support of the Democratic natlor
ticket. -
From this city Mr.. Bryan will
to Indianapolis, where lie will att'
the Kern notification ceremon
scheduled for Tuesday. Upon t
occasion tie Nebraskun will de:l "
the trusts and will ddiver l.
speech on the subject OF comoi
and monopclies.
On the way back to Lincoln II
Indianapolis. where he will attend
Topeka next Thursday and deliver
address in support of the plank in
Denver platform declaring for Fec
al and State guarantee of bank der
its. Mr.. Bryan will make this one
the important issues of the camper
and will point to the success attic
ing the trial Of the plan in Oklahe
as proof &C its practicability.
Among other speeches arranged
by Mr.. Bryan arc those on the Ia
at the Minnesota State far, Aug
81; on labor at Chicago, Septem
Z, and on "Thc State and Natlo
at Peoria, September 9.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
A CASE OF LEPROSY
North Caro!inian Discovered
With Well Developed Case
In HEART OF WASHINGTON CITY
North Carclinian Develops Case Of
Leprosy in washington City and is
Put in Quariniine.

Washington, Special.-,Iohn R.
Early, leper, is held prisoner in
test at an isolated spot in the out
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
BRYAN Will Speak at Macon Faa.

Macon, Ga, spccia1.-William j,
Bryan las accepted an invitation from
the Macon Fair Association to ad-
dress the fair, under the auspices OF
the Georgia Agricultural Society on
September l4th. Chairman Norman
f. Mack officially notified Committee
man Clark Howell, Of Georgia, OF thss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
left on ghc Porch.

"My.." exclaimed MIR. ;Staylste:
"it's 10 O'Clock. However. my ,F&'n
eoosn 90 until 1l:25 and lis vp!y
pleasant here on the porch.
"1m m glad You ike H. :ait' Mss
Stubs.
"'Yes, bu:-cr-peraaps I'm keeping
you up"
"Not at all. I'm going TO lock up
aud go to bed nov "-Philaaeiphia
Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26
CAMPAIGN Is Begun
Beth Presidential Candidates
Make Speeches
LINES NOW DRAWN FOR BATTLE
Taft Speaks in Virginia and Bryan
Starts on Campaign Tour in The
West.

Hot Springs, Va, Special.-Judge
Taft opened the campaign in fhe
South Friday, speaking to the He
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-26

Calumny is ,noDstfoas vice
Hsrodotus.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-10-09
GurEant Soon I

M The chinery Tor the day electric
current to be Supplied to Devils Lake
arrived this week and the Improve.
5ment f,os have men al work installing
1t The new nanan Iis ofS She latest
improved tyne and viii BE- run bySs Il
gasoline engine.
;sSSs Vith the insta alat lion OF the new ma.
.chinery the steam power Will he made
The secondary naRe of the plant as
the new dynamo Slhe run by gasos
line engine and cam will only be us
ed when II Is neeessary 20 run one of
the old amos "a uring the evening
when punt ar,rent IL too
great for the one laino 10
he com Ilatly are lso inst Ing 40 40
horse power electric will
lhe uaea new sraali d, saiieh
Eare ts .ihe Insta lsaa this time and
aaed s's N
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-10-09

evening of the fair. Already several
young ladies of the parish have an
nounced their willingness to enter the
contest and great contest is expected
on the part of the contestants. The
contest will be decided by voting, the
one receiving the largest number of
votes will receive the ring. During
the week there will be bulletin board
in the basement of the church and the
names and standing of the various
candidates will be on this board and
the people who are taking an interest
nj their campaign will have chance
to see how their candidate is standing.
Another important contest of the fair
will be the Shetland pony contest for
the boys Of the parish. The outfit
will consist of pony, carriage and
| harness and will be awarded to the
boy receiving the largest number of
| votes.
But the political situation at the
present time will not be lost sight of.
There will be Bryan and Taft rum
| ming for prize. Two of the slickest
politicians of the parish will be chosen
for the event and lively campaign
is looked for. For the one receiving
the largest number of votes Will
be given handsome new $50 suit Of
clothes as a prize. There will be a
doll contest and many other minor eon-
tests. But perhaps the most import
ant of all and one which will interest
the older people Of the parish wBl be
the prize ticket. There will be ten
prizes on this ticket and the puzchas-
ing of numbers will enable every pur-
chaser to have ten chances for one Of
the ten prizes. Numbers will be drawn
each evening and If you are not the
lucky one on the first number you
may receive one of the other prizes.
The articles to be given away on this
contest will be all useful and win con-
sist of such things as a sack Of -four,
a ton of coal, stove and other still
more valuable articles.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-10-09
HanSbrouqh to Stump

Senator Hansbrough leaves today
for Williston where he will speak this
evening. Saturday afternoon he is tos
speak at Buford, in the evening at.
Ray. He win return to this city either
Saturday or Sunday and speak in
Devils Lake Monday evening. He is
dated in Wells county the 14th and
18th. If the senator's voice proves
equal to the strain he win probably
continue to speak for Taft until elec-
ton time.