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La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10
Democratic
Extravaganza
THEIR PLATFORM FAvoRs ENoR.
NOUS ExPENSES.-CANDlOATE
PIRATES OF ECONOMY.
Platform vs. Candidate.

The Democratic platform demands
such an enlargement of the powers OF
the interstate commerce commission
as will enable 1t to compel railroads
to perform all their duties as common
carriers and to ascertain the physical
valuation of railroads. This would
create scores of Offices. and would cost
the government an enormous sum of
money.
The platform pledges the party to
enact a law creating department OF
labor, represented separately in the
Presidents cabinet This would mean
new expense OF several millions an
nually.
The platform declares for "an ade-
quate navy" which means the man
tenance of the navy at its present size,
at least; and this calls for an expend-
iture three times as large as the naval
budget of ten years ago.
The platform "favors generous
pension policy
The platform advocates 'the organ
ization Of all existing national public
agencies into a national bureau of pub
lie health" with power "over sanitary
conditions connected with factories,
mines, tenements, child labor, AMI
other such subjects" which would re-
quire an expenditure Of millions.
The platform favors 1.-The establish
ment Of district agricultural expert
ment stations and secondary agricul-
tural and mechanical colleges in the
several states" II the government
should erect and maintain colleges In
every state, 1t would have to spend
many millions annually.
The platform favors "liberal and
comprehensive plan for improving ev-
cry water course in the union which
is justified by the needs OF commerce."
including the connection OF the great
lakes with the gulf, "and the navigable
rivers with each other. and the rivers.
bays, and sounds of our coasts with
each other by artificial canals" and
I'VE favor the creation OF fund ample
for continuous work" The possibili.
ties OF expenditure under such plan
are limitless.
The platform favors federal aid to
state and local authorities in the con
struction and maintenance of post
roads" II the government should en-
ter upon road building, 1t would have
to spend many millions in order to
satisfy the state and local authori-
ties.
The platform pledges the party to
the enactment Of bank deposit guar
anty law. applying to all national
banks and available to all state bank
ing institutions wishing to use It." The
inspection and control of national and
state banks which would be required
to prevent abuse OF the guaranty law
would call for large additional corps
Of government officers at great ex-
pense.
Here are propositions for the fed
eral control Of public health. schools.
roads and banks, with an expenditure
OF unknown millions annually.
Yet Mr.. Bryan is making speeches
against Capitalization" and extrava-
Washington Post
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

The cost OF public printing, thanks
largely to W. A. Plat. the present com.
missioner, has been less than $4,000
during the present administration.
During the Orman administration the
public printing cost $4,000. with elev.
en- less departments to be supplied.
The present printing bills paid by Colo
RADIO are lower than those OF any other
state In the Union.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

William S. Dayton, Republican nomi
nee for two-year-term for Railroad
Commissioner. is a man Of wide exper-
ience. which especially fits him for the
work to which he aspires.
He was born In New Jersey and grad
uated from Columbia University. He
began his legal practice in Colorado
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Wyoming. Texas. California and
other states are copying the methods
and regulations of the Colorado Bu-
reaa Of Child and Animal Protection.
The bureau in this state Is handling
about 10000 cases of abused. neglected.
dependent. delinquent and defective
children per year and about the same
number of abused and neglected ami
mails. The cost Of handling these cases
has been reduced to a minimum, ow.
Ing to the systematic nature Of the
Dwork.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Tho ramiflcations OF the Colorado
State Engineers office are greater
than those Of any similar department
In the country. SO far as irrigation is
concerned. Scientific data is constant.
ly being collected and the process OF a
just apportionment Of water is being
more carefully wrought out each day.
During the present Republican admin.
istration the engineering department
has completed and contracted for four.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Mr.. Haskell, who has been dropped
as treasurer Of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee. IL very angry at
President Roosevelt There isn't =
rogue in the country but who IL op-
posed to Roosevelt
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

prevention Of disease. Free analyses
are now made OF tainted water sent
In for examination and also OF swabs
from suspected sore throats. In this
way epidemics OF typhoid fever, diph-
iberia, membranous Group and similar
diseases are averted. A free distribu.
ton of anti-toxin is also made to all
parts OF the state.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10
SHORT PARAGRAPHS SHOWING
A WONDERFUL RECORD OF
ECONOMICAL AND Sue
CESSFUl ADMINS
TRATioN.

About 300 employees Of the various
state Institutions are now working un-
der the new civil service law passed
by the Republican legislature OF 1907.
ceediag cautiously SO as not to dis
turb efficiency OF service in any way.
but In due time the requirements OF
the law will be rigidly enforced.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Justice John NJ. Maxwell has been
on the Supreme bench now for six
years and has been recognized by all
who have had occasion to transact bus
mess with the court as most efficient
Judge. His opinions have always been
legally sound and carefully written.
and have won for him the respect and
admiration Of the entire bar Of Colo
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

radO. This is the chief test OF Su-
preme Court Justice. and the lawyers
OF the state are extremely anxious to
have Justice Maxwell retained on the
bench.
Personally he Is quiet, courteous
gentleman of recognized integrity and
possesses the faculty of making friends
rapidly and retaining them.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10
Important Statistics
GIVING THE NATIONS FIGURES
FOR THE YEAR 1907.

The following table. compiled from
official sources. gives principal fea-
lures Of the economic showing Of the
United States In 1907:
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Republican CAnd1date Tor state AudI.
bly,. where he served with credit to
himself and his constituents. always
defending their interests. Was elected
cosnty assessor Of Las Animas county
n 1904 and reelected in 1906, which
position he now occupies.
HI. Stevens has always been an n.
6sa4 Republican. casting his first vote
csr Prsstdsnt Grant, and has never
wavsrsl from the principles advocated
" ~ Darty.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Under Democratic rule we had car
nival Of soup houses and rags. Today
labor is the highest priced product on
the market.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Five thousand school teachers and
2o7.sS3 school children come under
the direct supervision of the state su-
perfntendent of public instruction. She
also apportions the school fund among
the counties of the state. which, for
the present year. amounted to $272.-
3se.44. During the encumbency of
Miss Katherine Craig. who is now up
for reelection. the department has
greatly increased its usefulness. q
chief feature being the introduction OF
elementary agriculture into the school
curriculum.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

te.a reinforced concrete bridges. over
sixty-five miles of wagon road has
been repaired and constructed. not in.
cluding the public state highway from
Trinidad to Fort Collins.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

January 1, 1909. the department OF
public examiner will become operative
under the new law passed by the last
general assembly. Books and ac'
counts of all county and state institu
tions will be examined.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Hepu0ITcdU CaHuIudVe IU NAHr0aU
Commissioner.
and has for twenty years been recog-
nized as one of the leading attorneys
Of the bar of this state.
He was q member Of the state beard
Of pardons for many years. but has
never before sought an elective offics.
He 10 strong party man and firn in
his Republican principles.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Sp'S Sssionai wealth tiisoij .us7.la.sii.si7
Public debt Qess cash
cola Il fssnssTy1 ssissa :;;ss;;.ssss..sss :;;s;sss.sss
Silver coined .......... ;Ia.l7s.lse
Gold In circulation. S56l.697.37l
silver in circulation. $2o3.s47.s4s
Gold certificates In cir .,,. oa
circulation ..... -. n7o.2lI.s25
circulation ... -. sa4s.a7o.o55
National bank notes in
roiai monsg circulation ..sssss .s.s,ss
National banks capital. Sss3.690.9l7
Bank clearings ..315%.ssf.515.2b
banks -. ;.... H.s2s.sso.l41
value IaaNS of farms and '',''lO''''
Value OF farm animals. x.4s3.ss7.s6s
products ...... " 80. .s7.4ss.ooo. 900
Value OF principal fac
Go6b ........ -. sl4.ss2.147.os7
the year ...,....... tsss.14o.ts+
% lures for the year. year t57s.sos.74s
Excess of revenue over
Imnorts OF merchandise sl.4a4.4sl.4s5
Excess OF exports over
ManuTaotures Gi exported. ;7io.i2s.ibI
Production OF gold. $Ss.62O,3s9
Production OF silver.
ris$"siSs ss%%f5s's Of sssi tons sss:s s4ss::s
Production of pctro
leum, gallons ........ S.312.746.3l2
rrs$ss,,ea ss%s Of steel, ton. sss:ss.iss ss::ss..iss
Production OF tin plates.
pounds ........ ...... 1,2s3,73S.S8o
pounds ..... $4,000. 900
pounds -. .9s.2s4.76e
bushels ....... -. ss4.os7. 900
bushels -. -. 2.5os.s2o.o
bales -. ......... l3.51O.ss2
Cotton taken by home
mills. bales .......... 5.005.000
Cotton exported. pounds 4.61S.217.22o
Railways operated. miles
tsteam) .....:. 222.835
Passengers carried ..... 816.744.11s
mile. tons ............ 21s.s6s.795.sss
Ship tonnage in domes-
tic trade ............ 6.O67.64B
Ship tonnage in foreign
showing) ... .... s71.1is
Vessel tonnage through
500" canal (19o6) 41.oes,a24
Postal receipts ......... Sl83.5s5. 008
kilograms sent N906).. s6.sB7,146
paid (9o6) ........... sIs6.4s3.4s4
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

The State Auditing Board has ex-
pended less than $4,000 for incidental
expenses during the present admin.
istration. the smallest amount appro-
priated for this purpose In many
years.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

The State Board Of Health has be-
come more Of = protective institution
during the past two Republican ad-
ministrations. It IL still somewhat
hampered from lack Of funds. but its
services have expanded. through wise
administration Of affairs and much II
now being accomplished toward the
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

The State Railroad Commission Is
now actively in operation, although lit
igation attacking its rights Is still
pending in the United States Circuit
Court. Its hands are no longer tied by
Injunction and 1t is now hearing COM
plants Of shippers. collecting informa.
ton concerning the railroads. and has
already demonstrated capacity for ex-
cellent service to the people. The rail-
roads have In some instances refunded
money to shippers and seem disposed
to recognize the efficacy of the bu-
reau. although they still bring litiga-
ton against It,
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Colorado creameries and cheese fac
tories are now closely inspected by the
State Dairy Commission. The scope
of the department has been greatly In
creased by new Republican legislation
and violations Of the law in the sale Of
inferior products have been reduced to
a minimum. limitations OF butter have
been shut out of the market and the
milk supply OF towns and cities has
been greatly improved. The Repub-
lican party is in favor of good health.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

trattoa the State Fish and Game de-
partnent has become an important Of
flee ia state affairs. During the pres
ent administration l65 convictions for
violation Of the game laws have been
procured. about ninety per cent. Of the
arrests nAde. By the close Of 1905 the
department will have planted over g.
0o0.ose trout fry In the streams Of the
state frsa the various fish hatcheries.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

twenty-five new coal mines were
opened up in Colorado in 1907. The to-
tai production Of coal was 1896. GAO
tons. There have been no serious Ia
Dor troubles during the past five years
In the coal fields and the rigid inspeo-
ton Of the State Coal Mine Inspectors
department has greatly reduced IA
talities.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Fur Ne first time In the history OF
Colorado state banking institutions are
untsr careful inspection and supervis-
ion. The new law passed by the last
legislature is now in operation. guar
anteeihg depositors the closest expert
supervision at stated intervals and
wise banking restrictions OF every
kind. This was a Republican measure.
pure and simple. and one OF the most
important enacted by the last general
assembly.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Six hundred thousand cattle and
more than 10000 horses are inspected
annually by the State Board OF Live
Stock Inspection. About ] 900 estrays
are taken charge OF by the state each
year and the money realized from their
sale returned to the owners when pos
sible. During the past year about
s21. 600 was refunded from this source.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Receipts at the office of the Sec.
retary OF State for the past two years
have been approximately 100000 The
total receipts for the entire preceding
four years was $5s3.16370. Quite an
Increase and 1t demonstrates the man
ner In which new enterprises are flour
ishing in Colorado. A large part OF
the receipts OF this department are
fees collected from new companies Ill
ing Incorporation papers.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

ord. This department has made an es-
pecially fine showing.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

ishing in Colorado. A large part OF
the receipts of this department are
fees collected from new companies I'll
ing incorporation papers.
About 1876. 200 laboring men are EN-
ployed in the mines. smelters, manu-
facuring and transportation Indus
tries of Colorado. 1t is the business
of the State Labor Commissioners
office to collect full information about
these men. their wages and the condi.
tions surrounding them. Assistance is
constantly extended laboring men in
collecting wages from individuals and
corporations. where the wages are fair.
ly due and the men have no money
with which to go to law. Thousands
OF dollars are thus saved to poor men
and women each year. who could not
otherwise collect 1t. The present de-
putty labor commissioner. Axel Swan
son, has also been instrumental in
averting several threatened strikes.
The recent Republican administra-
tion have been diligent in collecting
the state inheritance tax. In 1901 and
1902 the Democratic administration
collected in only $539.77 from this
source. Republican administrations
have increased this amount each year
by la rye sums. In 1903 and 1904 the
sum of $11.921.20 was collected; ii.
1905 and 1906. $4,000. and in 1907 and
1908 approximately 100000 will be
realized. This result has been accom-
plished through diligent efforts Of the
state officials to uphold the validity
of the law and collect In every cen. Of
money due the state.
The attorney generals office has for
the past two years been actively en-
gagged in behalf of the people against
illegal combinations of capital. During
the present administration proceedings
were brought in Denver against the
grocery trust, coal trust and brick
trust, with good effect in each IN
stance. Suits brought against non-res-
ident corporations for failure to pay
annual license taxes have brought the
state considerable revenue It would
otherwise have missed. Through the
vigorous efforts Of this department the
railroad commission was saved to the
people. the Inheritance tax law was ad-
3usted and declared valid and impor-
tant cases were briefed and put on rec
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

The State Auditors department re-
ports surplus in the treasury OF over
$247.0 900. left over from the past four
years, an amount which will be ma
terially increased during the present
year. Every penny of the old deficien-
cy Indebtedness created during Dem
ocratic administrations has been paid
off. clearing the boards Of everything
except the old floating and bonded
debt, which must be paid by a vote
Of the people and special legislation.
There has been a decided change in
financial matters at the state house in
recent years. Appropriations for state
Institutions have been paid In full and
the efficiency Of their work has been
maintained at q high standard.
Considering the new departments or
ganized by legislative enactment and
the growth of the old ones, the Audi
tors department shows a fine record
for economy.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

Twenty-Five unfit slaughter plants in
Colorado have been closed since the
new meat inspection law passed by the
last Republican legislature went Into
effect. Fifteen Of these have been re-
placed by new. sanitary plants. The
meat inspector regularly visits 300
slaughter plants. 600 retail shops. $50
wholesale houses and 10 rendering es-
adjustments. The meat supply OF
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

There are 700 metalliferous mines
now operating in Colorado. employing
approximately $4,000 men. During the
past year the State Bureau Of Mines
has examined more mining properties
than In any year since the department
was created. The number Of fatal &C.
cidents has been reduced from 6.45 per
cent per 1000 men In 1898 to 2.26 per
cent. per 1000 men in 1907. Compe-
tent inspection and the installation Of
improved machinery is still lowering
the death rate.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-10

The state department for the In
spection of steam boilers has been self
supporting under the past Republican
administration. the fees Of the office
paying all expenses. All boilers are in
spected regularly for the protection OF
life and property and few accidents
have occurred.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-09
INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS?
If S25.0 is Raised an Important
 Event Can be Realized.

Boston, May S.-Announcement was made to-day by representatives of the Aero club of America that if the fund of $25,000 which 1t Is intended should be raised for the development of flying machines heavier than air, should be completed by July 1, 1t would be possible to arrange for in- ternational contests during the forth coming season, In the meantime the members of the Aero club who are behind the movement are making an active canvass for funds to carry on the work
 At meeting held in New York on April IS and attended by Prof. Alex ander Graham Bell. Prof. A. Law renee Rotch Octave Chanute and oth- CTS, it was decided to raise the S25,0O0 fund for the encouragement of the science of Aviation in this country The Aero club is to be the custodian of the fund and will make all the rules and regulations for the awards.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-09
TO HOLD TRY-OUTS
Executive Committee of Olym. pic Games Announces I'm
 portant Event.

The executive committee of the Amer ican Olympic games has decided 10 hold wrestling and swimming try-outs, and the following conditions have been de- cided upon:
 In the wrestling catch-as-catch-c can style will be held at the following weights:
 Bantam, to ll9 pounds.
 Feather, to l33 pounds.
 Light to li7 pounds,
 Middle to l6l pounds
 Heavy. over lGl pounds
 Bouts limited 10 fifteen minutes These try-outs will be hold during the last week in May, the 25th and 26th, and are to be merely guides, Under no circumstances does the committee agree that the winners shall be sent.
 An entrance fee of S2 per man in each event will be charged, No prizes will be given. but an Olympic diploma will be awarded to the winners.
 Entries close with James F. Sullivan, 2i Warren street. New York city, May 21
 The swimming try-outs will he held during the first week in June. the events to be as follows:
 100 meters.
 400 meters.
 1.500 meters.
 200 meters, breast stroke.
 100 meters back stroke.
 High diving from five and ten meter boards firm take-off
 Fancy diving, from ono and, three meter spring boards.
 The committee will select from tho try.outs the men for the 200 meters team race. These try-outs are merely guides and the committee Is by no means bound tc take the winner of any event if in then opinion he stands no chance of winning
 Entries close with James F, Sullivan 1 2l Warren street, New York, on Mal | 2S, and an entrance fee of $2 per mai ' for each event will be charged.
 No prizes will be given but an Olym pic diploma will be awarded to thos finishing first, second and third.
 The try-outs will be held either q Travers island, Verona Lake or Silve lake.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-09
DUCK PIN SCHEDULE.
That of the League at Young Mems
 Republican Club.

The schedule of the Duck Pin league of the Young Mems Republican club, follows.
 Tuesday, May '-Drakes-sheldrakes. Wednesday, May 6-Mallards-Can- vasbacks.
 Thursday, May --Pelcans-H -Hallards, Friday, May S--Eiders-Teals. Tuesday May -PelicansTeals Wednesday, May 13--Malards- Hal lards.
 Thursday, May 14-Drakes-Canvas- backs.
 Friday, May 15--Eiders-s sheldrakes. Tuesday, May 19--Pellvans-Shel- drakes.
 Wednesday, May 2O-Drakes- -Hallards Thursday, May -Mallards- Friday. May 22-E Elders -CanVasbacks. Tuesday, May 6--Canvasbacks-Peli- cans.
 Wednesday, May 27-Mallards-shel- drakes.
 Thursday, May 2S--Drakes-Teals Friday, May -Hallards-Giders. Tuesday June 2--Drakcs- Mallards, Wednesday, June 3--Teals-Sheldrake Thursday, June 4-Hallards-Canvas. backs.
 Friday June Elders Pelicans. Tuesday, June o. SheldralSes- Canvas backs,
 Wednesday, June -Malards- Elders Thursday, June ll-Drakes- Pelicans. Friday, June -Halards-Teals
 Tuesday, June l6--Drakes-Ei Wednesday, June IT. Hallards-Shel i drakcs,
 Thursday, June is Mallards-Peli cans.
 Friday, June 19-Teals- -Canyasbacks
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-09
STAR CATCHER SIGNED.
Last Years Williams Captain Signed
 by New Haven.

Waters, the former Williams college baseball captain and catcher, has been signed by the local club.
 Last year he caught for time on the Montreal club in the Eastern league and is known as one of the fastest catchers in the business. Local fans will recall his performance at the Yale field for the past two years when his team each year took Yale into camp. The local management Is to be congratulated on landing him here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-09
INTERSCHOLASTIC MEET.
Tenth Annual Track Event at Yale
 Field Saturday, May 23.

The tenth annual interscholastic track meet under the auspices of the Yale Athletic association will be held at Yale field Saturday May 23, at ? o'clock Eighty invitations have been issued to various schools throughout the east. The winning school will re- ccive a banner and cups will be given the first four men In each event.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-09
BASEBALL RETURNS.
Journal Courier Reports Placed Early
 Before the People

For the benefit of those interested in the outcome of the baseball games, the Jouranl-Courier has established an outdoor bulletin board in front of its offices at 400 State street and there may be found nightly the results of the games in the Connecticut, Nation- al and American leagues, with runs, hits and errors. No other newspaper in, this city malnt2inS such snryice.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-09
Scores Tenth-Inning Victory, IIalllgan Pitching Great Ball, Backed
 Up Fauluessly.
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE STANDING.
GAMES TO-DAY.
Merlden at New Haven, New Britain at Springfield. Hartford at Bridgeport, Holyoke at Waterbury.

New Britain. Conn, May S,-New Haven won from New Britain today on Electric field, to 3, In heavy hit ting game. Three home runs were made. two of which Zacher made. In the third inning his home run scored two runs Finn hit for home run, putting the ball over to center field fence
 thereby getting a new hat. The score: