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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03
TARIFF REVISION.

The clamor for tariff revision is SO
persistent and widespread that plat
forms of all political parties, both
state and national, are committed to
it, and the next congress is expected
to take the matter in hand, early in
the session.
The congressional committee, APP
pointed in the closing days of the last
congress, to Investigate conditions
both at home and abroad is finding
trouble in European countries TO Sc
cure information concerning wages
and cost of production. as the nations
across the seas are intensely interested
in what America proposes to do with
/ the tariff schedule.
These nation of course are prompted
by a selfish interest. They want
to enlarge their market, and nothing
will please them better than an op-
poi tunity to food the United States
with foreign made goods at prices
with which we can not compete, be-
cause these products represent wage
scales which would be ruinous TO
American industries.
The object lesson of Cleveland's last
administration is matter of recent
history which should not be over
looked. The people had been clamor-
ing for a change" and the tariff
then, as now, was considered the
great octpous which was sapping the
life blood of the nation and robbing
the people.
With democracy in full contIol
the change came and in less than II
months the nation passed from an era
of prosperity TO an era of depression
such as uad noG teen eX perienced since
tho war
Furnace tires were Drawn, factories
closed, and an army of prosperous
workmen was transformed to an army
of tramps who wandered aimlessly over
the land, filling the ranks of Coxey' 8
Amy, and demanding government
aid
The national treasury was rapidly
depleted and bond sales to the extent
of $165, 600, 600 was necessary to meet
running expenses. Tariff'for revenue
only failed to provide sufficient
revenue, while protection to American
industries, which is simply another
term for protection to American labor,
was lost IN foreign competition with
which we could not compete because
of pauper wages.
This is no fairy tale. 1t is simply
suggestive of conditions which pre-
vailed and which continued to grow
worse until the administration change.
With this change came a new tariff
schedule and under its wise provision
foreign competition was shut out, and
within a reasonable time our in
dustries were again in motion with a
full complement of American work
men, employed at good wages.
A decade has passed since the
Dingley tariff schedule was adopted,
a decade of wonderful development
and prosperity. The people became
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03

The glimpses of Mr.. Taft that the
people all over the country are getting
has been a grand thing for his candi
dacy. No one who has seen him after
ward has any doubts as to who is
going to be president in case he is
elected. That man, strong in mind
and body, active, virile, intensely
masculine will never be anybody S
Man Friday when he gets into the
White house, but will be president
in fact as we'll as in name. He looks
to be all that his most enthusiastic and
loyal admirers claim for him and. the
more the people see of him the better
will be his chances of carrying all be-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03
Country of Orchids.

There are in London number OF
great houses doing a worldwide bust
ness in orchids alone. Most of the
plants come from Brazil In the botan-
ical gardens of Rio de Janeiro there
are over 5000 varieties of orchids.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03

Remarks have been made lately as
regards the apparent decline of close
personal friendships between men.
Perhaps something in our busy mod
ern life accounts for our lower note
in masculine friendships. Perhaps,
too, much that belonged to inter
changes between man and man is now
possible between woman and man,
as equals.-Light
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03
THE REAL QUESTION.


The presidential campaign is likely
60 reach stage in which the real
question at issue before the voters
will be confused or lost sight of in
the effort that is being ma6e in cer-
tain quarters to befog the situation.
The successful candidate will be
either Mr.. Taft or Mr.. Bryan, and
there can be but little question in the
minds of thinking and observing men
that Mr.. Taft's chances are looking
brighter day by day. Wherever ne
goes and gives the people an oppor-
tunity to see and hear him. his great
sincerity and honesty of purpose,
coupled with his ability and geniality
appeal to all and strengthen him with
those who might before have had
doubt. He has a wonderful record
as man who has really accomplish
ed great things, while Mr.. Bryan is
a man of theories only, and these
he is constantly abandoning and
setting up new ones. While Mr..
Taft stands on his record. Mr.. Bryan
seems trying to get away from his.
Senator Beverage, the gifted states
man from Indiana sums up the situa-
ton in a most capable manner, in the
following words:
The, real question. says Senator
Beveridge, is: Which candidae will
make the better president 2 Which
is the wiser and steadierg> Which
man would you choose as administrators
of YOUR estate3 Which would you
select to manage your business
Which has the better training and
more experienceT
Mr.. Bryan has never handled a
single foreign problem. He has
governed no Philippines, regenelated
mo Cuba, built no canal. avoided
mo alien danger, saved us from no
threatened peril.
Mr.. Taft has done all of these.
1t was his genius for the practical and
his devotion to humanity that took
Philippine chaos and made Philippine
order; took Philippine hate and
changed it by the alchemy of his tact
to Philippine love. It was his states
zmanship that achieved the impossible,
converted an oriental people into a
voting citizenship, aud laid the
foundation for futura which. az God
wills. may become septtate nation
or a glad aud patriotic part of this
great republic.
IT was William Fl. Taft who set
Cuba in order, established her feet in
civilization S upward path and 1t was
he who, when so directed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, who first advised
with Mr.. Taft, when these children
of liberty tore his work to pieces, set
up once more the blessed rule of order
and liberty and law, with a father s
patience and statesman wisdom.
1t is he who has been commanding
the practical work of that greatest en-
terprise of human history, the build
ing of the Panama Canal.
TT was ne whose counsel President
Roosevelt sought at every crisis of
his historic administration; he who
helped to avert war when politicians
and narrow minds would have plunged
us into conflict. 1t was William 81.
Taft whom our president, when con-
fronted, with perplexities and with
the awful weight of our ninety mil
lions welfare on his heart, sought
for strength and wisdom; and it is
William b. Taft more than any man
ever called to the leadership of the
American people who has the best
training, the widest experience. and
the wisest teaching to fit him for
that glorious but serious task. :
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03
Southern California Fish.

The she1lfish known as abalone
abounds in southern California water
in quantities sufficient to export at the
rate of hundreds of tons per annum.
A market for any amount could easily
be found in China, where the natives
consider it a great delicacy. 1t used
to be dried for the market, but is now
being canned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03
The kind of TRADE Gov. Haskell, |

The kind of TRADE Gov. Haskell,
who resigned under dire suspicion
and grave charges from the demo
cratic national committee, is now in
dulging in, is not helping his case
any The vulgarity and buster he
INDUCES in go far to confirm the
belief that he is the kind of man he
is charged with being.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03

A workingman has just stepped into
a $7,000,000 Inheritance in Berlin, and
a cousin of the German emperor is
washing dishes in New York restau-
rant. Evidently Dame Fortune hands
out her prizes in the fatherland with
out regard to the kaisersa choice in the
matter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03

The two worst evils and the two
growing most rapidly in this country
are contempt Of law and wholesome
regulations and Indifference to the
value and sanctity of human life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03

"a cheerful disposition is the best
umbrella in the world" says a con-
temporary. Yes, only .one is apt to
have left it. at home when it rains in
opportunity. .4.- ....se.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03

Since the kaiser is never caught
without chip on his shoulder, "me-
thinks he doth protest too much" about
standing fol, the worlds peace and all
that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-03

fore him in November. -Kenosha
News.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
Personal and Pertinent

The recent financial stringency without doubt cast
more or less uneas.ness Of the small deposit
tors n country banks. and although were many
who did wish 10 show their uneasness. they
tholess felt hesitancy to making further deposits
ano many desired TO withdraw their money already on
derost That this desire fixed in the minds Of
who yet desired betray mistrust or to give Of
fence 10 the bankers is illustrated by the following
dent which occurred at bank In country in
II the Middle Western States
Swedish farmer had sold hogs the local
market and upon receiving his check in payment immed
aey went 20 the local bank to realize his sale Upon
presentnen OF the check the banker said TO him, do
you & Wish INC money on this check
aNeh tank yust SO ven take him." was the quick
You really want the moneyY
Yah tank take the nome"
But do you really need the money" asked the banker
Neit no, don't exactly need him. but tank take
We'll" said the banker If you really want the money.
oi course VII give Il TO you, but thought II you did
not need perhaps you might open an account and de-
post tie money and then check against you needed
Den en- send my shecks here you VIII refuse to
Oh no we won't II you open the account we will
paw your checks whenever they come in"
nls seemed assuring TO the Swede and he said Veil
II YOU pays my shecSs den open de account" and the
account opened and passbook and checboo handed
10 the customer
Half hour later friend OF the new deposor
appeared at the cashiers window and presented check
signed ty his Friend for the full amount OF the depogt
wmeh Wss promptly paid by the banker without com
In about hour the swede appeared. and walking
the cashiers window handed he banier b,s cbec
don't tank needs him any more"-Youths Companion.
What like 10 know said the man who alvsv
Wishes 70 do the right thing doesn't care 10 be done
s something about the ethics tipping For the last
rev weeks I've been going occaslonay 10 table dhote
dining room where woman runs the place and does an
me work She cooks the dinner. then waits on you
mo hnaly collects the money Now since she sets the
price OF her dnner cents should pay her 60 cents
ten IN the form OF Zip for waiting on me? The few
times have eaten In the place left the tin which
is sayine 10 madame that her price Is too low Tsn
me nhsg 70 raise the price TO cover the p2 Wen any
represented In he tp2 I'd IKE to know"-New YORK
Globe -N
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
Let The Cats Alone.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
1t seems that the Board of Trade is
usurping the duties Of the Board of
Health in the proposed elimination Of
the cats on account Of their being car
riers Of contagious diseases to the
human family. Such carrying of dis
ease may or may not be the case, but
there is one glaring nuisance that might
properly be called to the attention of
the Board of Trade: Tne large posters
Of tho l.yceum Theatre depicting bat
tie, murder and sudden death and other
demoralizmg scenes. These pictures.
in way do as much harm as the sa-
looms, the temperance people are try
ing to suppress. The young people
gaze upon them and become familiar
with and would probably emulate the
scenes there depicted. other cities have
entered into a crusade against such
posters, with what success is not yet
known. Now let the Board Of Trade
consider the moral wealth as we'll as
the physical well being Of the city
and let the cats alone.
Yours.
Thomas Kats.
Wilmington. March 10.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
Notes and Comments

This peculiar division of the Diamond State should
look kindly upon the candidacy Of Mr. Knox Penn
syvania His Prince Albert. long deep water
ways. Wilmington needs legislation of this handed
out with strcng
Il is a strange fact that while George Gray is
favorito Of the blue hen" there also a kindly
thought for him the moes who deep into
the soil of the keystone state
I'randywne a suggestive name for a water supply
II they cont do something to rectify the there
win be sufficient excuse to try what its name implies
sanery engineer the head Of the Street Cleaning
conditicrs favorable the citizen and make the
do,tors no textbook somewhat thinner No reflection
upon the atters profession; he would course from
an ethical viewpoint further the effort
lions
lid II you that way to get some-
thing or 70 reach end is through an "ad" in the
columns Of the JOURNAL? It looks foolish silly
70 stand IN the middle Of main thoroughfare ask
question:
Mr. Roosevelt is sincere in his desire TO see Mr. Taft
the nominee OF the Republican party; some back
woodsman holers Roosevelt" what viii happen in the
Cficaso convention?
It does harm sound the FIRE alarm in schools
and put the children through the drill Some day II
may be necessary to save the lives Of the
Too bad that Chief Shppey Of the Chicago police did
not land five anarchists instead Of the we'll
directed shots killed Black Hand blackmaiers bomb
throwers and meters TO lawessness will receive their
bumps when the proper-spirited Americans wake up-
But what's the use of slumberng?
News IS snail consideration 10 the publishers Of
metropolitan Sunday newspapers Pink Jokes and yellow
magazine supplements go largely to their makeup
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
THE ROOSEVELT INFLUENCES.

IME, as It passes, always exercises strong
4 influence on the thoughtful man who is
alive 70 his best interests and who desires to de-
rive for himself and his community the best re-
suits that its experience gives Every day
teaches It's lesson, every period adds to expert
ence, but from time to time there are periods that
stand out sharp and clear from all others, and
teach special lesson which cannot fail to ac-
complsh much good if we only heed.
Such period we are now passing through. l.
began when President Roosevelt directed the
countrs attention to the evils of the present that
threaten to be the dangers Of the future 1t be-
came pronounced in its teachings with the crash
OF last October which was followed by the de-
preston from which we are only now recovering
Soon, very soon, we believe this special period
WI have passed. With its passing will we have
learned the lesson it taught? Or will we become
community
In recent interview a prominent English
hnancicr and statesman in Commenting on the
characteristics Of the American people and this
period to which we have just referred said
Your people are so emotional and faddish So
prone to forget and go to the other extreme" Is
this just criticism, and if II is, are we going TO
allow it ever to be true again? With the single
exception OF those who were guilty of betrayine
the whole country for their private gain we were
all OF one accord in our belief in and support os
those policies advocated by the present admins
ttration and so bravely forced to the front by
President Roosevelt
Deep in the heart Of every man, no matter Of
what political faith, there was the strong conv;c-
ton that President Roosevelt was fghtiney he
battle and deserved his full confidence and SIM
port Are we going to forget this now that we
are entering new period? Are we to lose the
benefits that will be sure to follow when these
evils to which our attention was called are torn
out root and branch? If we are not. then each
individual must be true to his own convictions
ane responsiveness NO matter how small or
unimportant we may think we are we all have =
most important part in the welfare and general
good OF our own community and country.
Inc day tor men to sit carelessly bv and re-
main inactive, while certain ciques no matter Of
what party make states, force candidates and
manipuiates Tor special privilege is passed. if we
have learned our lesson, and we believe The ores.
majority have Right now. at this most impor-
Evening journal., 1908-03-10

IT HE cats have won the battle without a
u scratch. The Board of Trade officially de-
nies that it is to take up the warfare against thein
and Mr.. Ross has not yet called Tor his shot gun
brigade. ,.
And vet such campaign was full OF possDii
ties. and the man who made his suggestion OF
fighting cats may revive it before the Board OF
Health 1t may mean "woe to Mr.. Thomas Cat
and Mrs Table Cat
II appears that some of those mysterious ex-
perts we hear so much of believe that cats, be-
sides doing other bad things carry around germs
OF disease which they distribute without money
or without price and everyone who comes IN
close contact with a cat is liable to be injected
with disease germs This is interesting and in
structive if not absolutely correct We have
never looked upon cats in that light.
But the expert view is full of possibilities.
Every time cat winks its eye, according to the
experts, a microbe may fly forth, and every time
a cat raises its tail in defiance OF another cat, It
may send out germ. In fact, it is possible that
on the end of the whiskers of the Hon. Thomas
Cat there may lurk diphtheria germs.
According to the plan of action that was sug-
gested the soldiers in the campaign against cats
must arm themselves with shot guns and proceed
after the tabbies The warfare could be con-
Quoted about midnight probably better than at
any other time, and the city army of opposition
could displace the services of those gentlemen
who have been warring against cats and their
concerts by using old shoes instead of shot guns.
The cats however are not without their de-
tenders. Already number of prominent women
are protesting against the proposed extermina-
ton of the cats and they will make a howl if their
pets are destroyed that would drown the echo of
the ant-cat shot gun army. We have however,
a suggestion to make that may clear up the ques-
ton In dispute Let the anti-cat forces catch all
the cats in the city and battle their whiskers with
antitosdn to destroy the diphtheria germs ana
also douse the tips OF their tails with some
powerful remedy that would destroy all other
kinds OF germs. Then let them give the cats
their liberty.
The plan would be as effective as any other
plan that might be adopted.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
HARRINGTON

HARRINGTON, March 1O--Norman
Shaw, Of Wilmington, was the guest OF
his parents on Sunday.
Charles Rochhill, of Philadelphia, was
the guest Of friends here on Sunday.
James Porter Of Greensboro was a
Harrington visitor on Sunday.
Miss Ruth Jones Of Delmar, is visit
ing her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Rufus Jones
Melville Stout is home after several
weeks spent in Newark.
Miss Elizabeth McCabe has been yis-
itng Miss Lenah Munsey of Dover.
Miss Matte Culver is visiting friends
IN Wilmington.
Harrington has one industry less,
Franklin Brothers have sold their bas-
ket mill
Miss Sadie Kitchline Of Philadelphia,
IS The guest Of her parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hallowell Of
Delmar and Mr. and Mrs. VIII Veasy
Of Lewes. have been visiting Mrs. r.
M. Hewes.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
REVENUE COMMISSION OBSTACLES.

W. HEN former Senator Higgins pronounced
the State Revenue Commission fake
the expression was followed by picturesque eN-
plosion emitting sparks in which were discernible
the names of the three distinguished State SEN
ators of the commission.
Time alone will tell whether the commission is
a fake And that time will be when the report
OF the commission appears before the next State
Senate.
The commissions report to become operative
will have to be passed upon by the next State
Senate.
The special interests battle in the State Senate.
The State Senate can nullfy the work of the
commission. Those who may oppose recon-
mendations to be made by the commission win
fight before that State Senate, waging a battle
compared with which the hold-up Of the City
Councils revenue scheme at the last Legislature
will be mild in comparison.
Then the work of the commission will have TO
be approved by the governor.
The path of the revenue commission is, then
marked by obstacles.
The conclusion is obvious
See who are elected to the State Senate
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
CAMDEN


Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
CAMDEN, March 10 The engage
ment Of Willis G. Jenkins and Miss
Katherine Brock, both Of Wyoming,
has been announced.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Hammond
gave a surprise party in honor Of Miss
Lillian Hinsley. Among those present
were the Misses Rebeeca Dunn. Bertha
Conner. Elsie Spence. Elsie Christo-
pher. Olive Wyatt. Laura Slaughter.
Eva Nelson, Irene Quillen. Elizabeth
Oechsler, Jennie Hinslev Mary Ham
mond, Elizabeth Hinsley, Mary Hins-
ley. William Spence, Frank Langreil.
Jack Taylor. Ralph Cooper, Fred Rick
ards, Harry Goodwin, Edward Richards,
Prof. Denney Moore, William N. Hins.
ley and Ralph Cooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roe have returned from
their wedding trip.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
MIDDLETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, March 10-The
thirty-ffth annual meeting Of the
Mutual Loan Association. of Middle
town, will be held next Tuesday even
ing, to elect a president, vice-president,
secretary and treasurer for one year,
and three directors to serve three
years.
Miss Mary Gfll was the guest Of VIII
mington friends last week.
Mrs. H. NJ. Barr Is in Elwyn, Pa.
the guest Of her son. DIR. Martin Barr.
Miss Lily Scott spent last week in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Carrie Farrell, of Smyrna, spent
last week with relatives here.
Mrs. T. E. Lindley is visiting at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Harry Grif-
fifth. near Sassafras. Nd.
Mrs. George Janvier has returned
home after visit to her daughter,
Nellie, at Pelham Manor School. Long
Island.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
EntertaIned al Porter's.

A pleasant evening was spent at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Slack,
near Porter Station, on Saturday even
ing. Those present we're Misses Laura
Slack, Susie Carrow, Maud Denning,
Myrtle Denning. Edna Slack, Anna
Sheldon. Belle Carnegy, Gertrude Nc
Crone, Cinthia Cunningham, Jennie
Howell. Mollie Tush, Sue Diehl, Edith
Davis, Bessie Sterling, Laura stradley.
Helen Edmanson, Cathrine Sapp, Will
liam stradley, Thomas Howell, Joseph
c. Slack, Howard Denning. Allie How
ell. Clarence Stradley, Albert Boyes,
Richard Boyes. Stephen Cunningham,
Elmer Langley, Frank Smith, william
Benson, Reuben Pordham, Clarence
Collins, William McVaugh, James
Christopher, Frank Diehl. Wallace Kill
bourn, Gilbert Carrow, Delplane Wright,
Samuel Wright, Raymond Cannon,
Joshua Laws, Norman Vanhiclxle Irwin
Gray. Willie Schafer, Elmer Howell,
Francis Ryan. Herman McMullin.
Charles Insolo, Fred Robinson, William
Hail. Stanley Howell, corbit Davidson
and Chad Lofts.