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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04

was rife, but if any of the members
received anything more than the hos
pitalty referred to, am very posi-
tive they never got it from the can
didates themselves Personally, It
was as honest and clean-aye, and
capable-a group-as heterogeneous
lot OF jawsmiths and windjammers
ever played at shuttlccocit with. 1t
might be proper to observe at this
point that all of Utah's legislatures
have not been like the one under
discussion; the first had some strong
members and was really ar able body,
but from it right along to the lasi
one the trend has been that of to-
boggan slide, each being somewhat
more discouraging to the thoughtful
citizen than its immediate predcces
sor. Rawlins was S rong because of
having all the strength that Thatcher
had and for the same reason--that
together thew had received their par
TVS support when it was Intellectual
and deserved it wher able to bestow
the prizc-without being handicapped
with the church question; also he
had served a term in the lower house
of Congress, and was man of ster
linz ,lN;lit,y T,,Ina II ,,,.,c
regarded all around as a most capabl.
and deserving man, with his personal
character "clean as a cat and neat az
Pin" and bill for services rend-
cred a, time when the breakup IT
former political conditions was a.
hand and such service was valuable
the more so because but few as con-
spicuous as himself had the moral
courage to let go and take hold al
so early a stage OF the revolution.
1t was a bill which several members,
the writer among them, thought
ought to be paid on presentation and
they voted accordingly. Judge Pow
ers was a candidate on general prin-
ciples, and while his following was
respectable in character it was lack
ing in numbers, but doubtless as po.
tential as he expected it to be. And
with the lineup as here presented,
the momentous struggle began.
The date was January 70, 1897
The two houses of the legislature
met at ? p. m. as usual; under the
rule adopted a ballot for senator had
to occur at 4 p. m, each house vot-
ing separately. Before the hour ar
rived the available audience space
was well filled, but there was not
sucS jam as occurred during the
joint sessions which, because of TIL
greater capacity, were held in the rep
rcscntatives' hall. About $40, the
regular order having been concluded,
it was decided to use the intervening
time in making nominating and sec
onding speeches, whcreupon Mr..
Robinson laced Arthur Brown in
nominate James Thomson nomin-
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04
The general election of 1896 was no,

tne senatorial tOBd SilOitly W UP
from the shoulders of Arthur Browl
began. 1t was, as to parties, very
much one-sided affair, the democrats
having elected every member Of the
legislature but six three of these be-
ing populists who were placed on the
democratic ticket through a fusion
scheme; the other three were straight
reputlicans-thc said Robinson OF
Kane County, o. G. Kimball of Car
bon and A. ]. Hanson of Garfield.
Out of those who were willing to be
called-and their name was legion
and more too-only four developed
sufficient prominence to be consid'
cred as fairly in i'll. L. Rawlins,
Moses Thatcher, H. P. Henderson
and o. w. Powers. The first two
had the prestige of receiving the vote
of their party the previous year, when
Brown and Frank Cannon were elect
ed, but the advantage was not, as
shown when the test came, propul-
sive enough to put either within
dozen votes of the goal. Thatcher
at the time was, and for some time,
previously had been, at "outs" with
his church-the Mormon church, OF
course-and had resigned his apostle
ship. No matter whether justly or
unjustly, it was regarded ty some
of Us that whether he sought to even
up by winning the senatorship against
the understood wishes of his former
associates or not, to elect him wouli
amount to that; and as one memb"i
expressed it, while denying to the
church the right 10 interfere win
politics we should also TO be equi--
able deny to politics the right 10 in.
terfere with the church. By such :
procession of the political equinoxes
did Thatcher become an anti III rmcr
candidate without his consent or even,
as believed, expectation, for he never
withdrew his fealty from that organ
cation and with the exception noted,
never was in conflict with it in any
way; yet being given the ground
which he had not selected, and find
ing himself in the vortex of a vexing
struggle almost unawares, he decided
to see it through, as distasteful as it
must in some its aspects have been
to him. A great feeling was worked
UP throughout the community. That.
cher's name and portrait were in evil
dence wherever one happened to go.
He was posed as a martyr and pat
riot, nolens volens. His headquart-
ers Cat the Knulsford) was the larg
est, most elaborate and most expen-
sively equipped OF any. His runners
and canvassers were everywhere.
Members Of the legislature were i'm
portuned as never before or since.
Certainly little position never count
ed for quite so much before, that is,
in Utah; and if there is one mystery
in such connection more profound
than that Of why no stomachs eve.
gave way under the inroads made By
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04

set forth as.naturally attaches TO the
statements Of one who was present
and would disdain to speak falsely
when there is no chance TO make any
thing by it. Besides, but for some
obscure records which few people
ever look at, the epoch is not now
before the public and may be consid,
cred as fairly lived down.
The discussion spoken of brought
from one of the participators in it
It man with American" procilivities
no doubt, and who also claimed to
have been present at the time"-a
statement to the effect that along to-
ward the close of the struggle Rel,-
rescntative Robinson of Kane Coun-
ty, staunch republican, cast a wore
for Rawins, an equally staunch de-
mocrat, for senator, justifying him
self in so doing by proclaiming to
his assembled colleagues and the
great audience that was ever present
q would rather be doorkeeper liz
the house of the Lord than President
of The United States" Such an ex-
preston at such a time would have
gone far toward unfolding the claims
of those who supported otker candi-
dates for senatorship, that the hand
of the Mormon church was thus made
plainly visible, Robinson being :
member OF that body in high stand
ing Now, will the indulgent reader
please observe what false construc
tons and hostile opinions can be ere.
ated by an apparent adherence to
facts, the only departure therefrom
in this instance being the misplacing
of the words quoted as to time; for
the gentleman from Kane actually
did say them, ard in the place named,
but there, as relates to the man
first spoken of, exactness ends and
fabrication begins. He was at once
challenged as to the correctness Of
his statement, but adhered to it
with almost offensive persistency, Of
fering finally to bet five dollars that
he was right. q took the bet and
won it, but have not yet taken the W
Reference being had to the lcgislat-
i've journals Of that session, it was
shown that Robinson did not vote for
Rawlins at any time and did vote for
republican on every ballot AS to
the rest of the story it was shown
from memory, as there was no record
of it but plenty of corroborators--
that the expression of the member
which had been wrenched from its
proper place and put into surround
ings where alone it could be mis-
chief breeder, was made after the
election at time when all the candi-,
dates were invited to speak and &C
cepted the invitation, one of them
casting personal reflection upon
Mr. Robinson, who replied vigor-
ously, part of his language being that
quoted. This is fair sample of how
nine-tenths of the stories detriment-
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-01-04

Speaking of that contest reminds
me that it has never been fairly told
in print, nor at all by one who was
on the inside, so If Truth wants it,
here II Is:
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08
The NeWtoWn Bee
 Newtown, Friday, May 8, 1908.
THE HOME CIRCLE.
LIFE IN FLORIDA.
INT EXISTING LETTER FROM J.
 s. MATHEW.

Worthy Lecturer: As per your re- quest, and as I promised I send you this letter for the Grange on subjects which most interest the writer in Flor ida: The first which attracted my att tention after arriving on board the steamship at New York, Feb. 22, was the immense ship with gigantic ma chinery, having three boilers, gener- ating three thousand horse power, and consuming 200 tons of coal in making the voyage to Jacksonville, distance of 820 miles. The entire hull is cov- cred with three quarter inch plate steel. The distance sailed per hour was recorded by the log, which regis tered twelve knots or about fourteen
 miles. The log is a cylindrical instru- ment fitted with blades like a propel- Tor, is lowed behind the ship. The ac- tion of the water causes it to revolve. The:line revolves with it and moves the mechanism of an instrument fixed to the rail at the stern of the ship, resembling a cyclometer, on the dial of which the knots, for miles) are marked off.
 The ship was equipped with the long distance wireless telegraph, and all were afforded the privilege to listen to the sending out and receiving of messages. There is some confusion at times when other ships are telegraph ing at the same time, but when in the right tune with the message on the air waves. all goes well, and it would take an expert to distinguish the differ ence in the sound of the ticking from the wire instruments. There were 1858 passengers on board, besides the ships crew, which consists of 72. As the ca pacity is 300 passengers, we had plenty of room and the three days of smooth sailing was pleasantly spent in games, concerts and various ways of amuse- ments. All the officers from Captain down were very attentive and cour- teous. As objects on shore must be
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08
Branchville.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Hark! Wedding bells are ringing, chiming!
 Earl Smith is doing finely with his fine turnout, selling bakery such as the best of pies, bread, cake, cream puffs and all the goodies in the bakery line. He has long route and well patron ized, which he deserves, as he is well known in this place. We wish him success and prosperity in his under taking.
 Abram Gilbert has purchased a fine farm of 15O acres in New Milford and will move there next week.
 Mir Kennedy is quite sick at this writing.
 George A. Knox has purchased fine yoke of cattle, extra nice, real beauties.
 D. White of Sunnybrook farm will occupy his fine summer home this week.
 Mir and Mrs Andrew Godfrey called on Mrs John E. Schneider and Mrs A. J. Partridge, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08
DEDICATED TO THE HOME CO.,
 ING OF MISS BERTHA HESLETT, NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

Dear Bertha, child of a mothers care, And love that went with thee every
 where; Thy lot was sad, thy afflictio n sadder
 Still, But patiently didst thou yield to Gods
 most holy Will. Wicked the hand, wickeder still the
 heart To cramp thy life in word and deed so
 none could understand All the fires that burned within thy
 soul of time Of hope and brighter things, of work
 and love combined. But He who knew thy heart and love
 with all its pain Called forth thy sweet Spirit. released
 from every chain: To that Bright world of Spirits free
 from care; To greater happiness because of thy
 suffering and affliction here. Thy Mothers heart has followed thee
 beyond the skies, And bows to Gods sweet will ; yet with
 sad and weeping eyes His will be done, the mysteries of Thy
 life shall now unfold Amid the glories of Gods Heaven and
 the unfoldings of the soul. Where thou shalt rehearse when all
 life's warfare OCT; In that Bright Home and Eternity's
 brighter shore Where Mother and friends and
 Church" thou lowest so well, Shall unite to hear thee of all Gods
 goodness tell. His goodness yelled from mortal eye to
 scan, In unfathomable ways-a richer crown
 did plan; We wait to hold thee in fairer realms
 at rest, Clad in thy Savior's vestments, the
 choicest and the best. -[By her friend whom she called Church, A. Locke, Easton, Conn, March 20, 1908.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08

The May Century will contain the last work of Edmund Clarence Sted- man, in which, under title of "The Prince of the Power of the Air." the writer reviews what has been accom- plished or undertaken in aeronautics by various governments, and predicts that aerial navigation is menace to British supremacy. Dr Alexander Gra- ham Bell, who read MT Stedman's art icle in proof, says that he is undoubted- ly right in looking upon the fish as the true model for the dirigible balloon, and calls attention to the fact that the dirigible war-balloon of to-day already approximates the fish-like form pre- dicted by Mir Stedman years ago.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08

There is Pink Pain Tablet made by Dr Shoop that will positively stop any pain, anywhere, in 20 minutes. Drug gists everywhere sell them as Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets. but they stop other pains as easily as headache. Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets simply coax blood pressure away from pain centers-that is all. Pain comes from blood pressure-congestion. Stop that pressure with Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets and pain is instantly gone. 20 tablets 25c. Sold by all dealers.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08
BEDDING.

The Ridge Inn, Reduing Ridge, will reopen for guests, June 13. Summer engagements now being made. The Inn will remain open all the year.-[M. A. Rushton, Manager.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08

Mir John Riha of Vining, Ia., says, "I have been selling DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for about year and they give better satisfaction than any pill I ever sold" Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-08
LYDIA E. PINKHKM

Nature and a woman's work con- bined have produced tho grandest remedy for woman's ills that the world has ever known.
 In the good ld-fashioned days of our grandmothers they relied upon tho roots and herbs of tho field to cure disease and mitigate suffering.
 The Indians on our Western Plains to-day can produce roots and herbs for every ailment, and cure diseases that baffle the most skilled physicians who have spent years in the study of drugs.
 From the roots and herbs of the field Lydia E. Pinkham more than thirty years ago gave to the women of the world a remedy for their pe- culiar ills, more potent and efica- clous thanany combination of drugs.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is now recognized as the standard remedy for woman's ills.
 Mrs. Bertha Muff, of 515 NC. St., Louisiana, Mo-, writes:
 Complete restoration to health means so much to me that for the sake of other suffering women I am willing to make my troubles public.
 "For twelve years had been suffer- ing with the worst forms of female ills. During that time had eleven different physicians without help. No tongue can tell what suffered, and at times I could hardly walk. About two years ago l wrote Mrs. Pinkham for advice. l followed it, and can truly say that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. pound and Mrs. Pinkham's advice re- stored health and strength. It is worth mountains of gold to suffering women"
 What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound did for Mrs. Muff, twill do for other suffering women.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-02
TO PUBLISH TICKET
FULL TEXT OF DEMOCRATIC BAL.
 LOT IN TOM0RROw's PAPER.
Names of Both Bryan and Johnson to Be Pramted--Several Candi- dates Qualify With Cot,a-
 mittee

The names of both William J. Bryan and John Johnson will be on the bal- lots used in the Democratic primary of May IS before the primary isyheld. the campaigning on behalf of each of the candidates will be spiriteds A4yocates of each man have already YiS1&sd Mont romery in the interest of G State-wtde movement in the choice of aelegaAps, ty
 Numerous candidates for noanin4tion yesterday qualified with J. Kirk Jack son, Secretary of the State Denocf attc Executive Committee. They were:
 For Delegates to the National Con- ventton: From State at large, osceola Kyle: alternate from State al. large, J. B. Brown; from First Congressional District. !. c. Thompson; Second. Claude Hardy; Sixth. (alternate l{WsT. McElroy; Ninth, J. S.. Winters "
 For Presidential electors: Aternates from State at large. David A Grayson. John A. Inzer; First Congressional District, 0. L. Hybart; Second, w. ". Haralson, W. L. Martin; Fourth, J. H. Edn1ondson; alternate electors, Fourth District, Addison F. McGhee; Ninth, M c. Allgood.
 The entire list of qualified candi- dates will be published by the press to- morrow morning. Mir. Jackson said last night that the officers of the State Connittes desired that any errors in the names published should be at once brought to the notice of the Commit tee that they may be corrected at once. The text of the tickets will be placed in the hands of tfte printers Monday morning. -,ss,. ,.,sg,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-02
eREENsBoRo's GALA WEEK.
Many Social Affairs Tn Honor Oi Visitors,

Visitors.
 Greensboro. May l.-tspecial.)-1his has been a gala week in Greensboro social circles. A number of entertain ments having been given In honor ot Mrs. Tnge selden, of Mobile, who is . guest of her parents. pr. ana Mrs R. H Cobbs, and Mesdames Dunlap and Merriwether of Eutaw. guests or Hon. and Mrs. E. W de Graffenriea. ,s. Another guest of honor is Lieutenant James M Hobson. U. s. A.. who Is 1, visiting his sisters at Magnolia Grove.
 Mrs. de Grsffenrfed entertained at bridge for her guests. A very elabcEr ate and beautiful function assemo!ins forty-efght ladies. The decoration scheme was green and white,e done daintily and artistically with, jessa- mines and green candles and in the refreshments with neapolitan brick punch. etc.
 The honorees. both handsome women. wore beautiful gowns of white lin- gerie, as did also the hostess. Roy croft book was the prize won by Miss Mary Pride Jones and presented to Mrs. aMerriwether.
 a R. B. Evins' gave In honot of Mrs, Dunlap a. most charming evening bridge party; when "a sumptuous sup per 7wasss served in q number or courses. :ia..
 Mrs Dunlap was presenteu Wieu a handsome fan as souvenir of the oc- casion.
 At "Contentment" yesterday after noon. Mrs. Inge Selden gave garden party" which was enjoyed by one hun dred guests and more. The home or the Cobbs' never looked more beauti- ful than now. A perfect bower or roses. and the green lawn, soft smooth velvet carpet, covered with bright rugs and wicker chairs. was truly alluring.
 The very cool weather induced many to stay in doors, where everything was wreathed A in crimson ramblers, with niyriads of candies peering out among the blossoms. a
 Frappe and hints were served in the reception hall and later ices and
 Mrs. seiden was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Cobbs, Mrs. Ellerbe, Mrs. Stollenwerck and Miss Mary Avery. A very artistic musical program was rendered by Mrs. Thomas B. Knight. Miss Kathleen Waller and Miss Mary Pickens.
 Other functions during the week vera given by Mrs. Benners. Mrs. J. B. Stickney. Mrs. Harris Waller. Mrs. Richard Inge, Mrs, Charles E. Waller Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Helen Pick '"i Mrs. Ls Grand Wood. of, MontEom- cry. is, visiting her; daughter, Mrs, R,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL,
STATE CONVENTION AT ST. JOHNS
 METHODIST CHURCH.
First Session is Commenced Auspicf- cusls With Many Delegates Pres notwithstanding Program Of-
 fered for Meeting Today,

The hrst session of the Interna tional lnterdenominati tional Sunday School state Convention was called to order at St. Johns Methodist Church for ne- groes on Madison Avenue yesterday morning at 10:3o o'clock by Dr. James Y. shepard, General Superintendent. After the devotional exercises, led by Rev. William Jordan and Rev. M. e. Giover, the reports of the Sunday schools and the enrolment of dele gates was entered into.
 After the enrolment of the delegates the invitation of the American Tuber- culosis Exhibition was accepted and the convention adjourned to attend one or the lectures. The morning program was, therefore. not taken up.
 The convention was re-calIed to or- der at 2:30 o'clock, and after the de- votional exercises led by Rev. U. B. Branam and Rev. M. s. Finney of Montgomery, the first subject, The Open Bible in the Sunday School" was discussed. The discussion was led by Rev. NJ. s. Phinney. The second sub- ject was How to Get Children Con- verted in the Sunday School" led by Rev. E, E. Scott.
 This Morning's Session.
 At this mornings session the first topic after the devotional exercises will be an informal conference conducted by Professor J. W. Beverly of this city. After the conference the pro- gram for the morning of the second day will be put on.
 All interesting in the work of the Sunday-school are urged to be present. The program for today follows:
 a:3o 8. m.-Devotion. by s. S. Work CTS. .Sss:s to io-Report of the Executive C0fnuitteSs
 gEziof6 1Osfs--President's Annual Ad- dress.
 f0:i6 to 10:30-Election of officers. 10:30 to 10:45-Report of Committee Oh Time and Place. i0:46 to 11-Sunday School Rally and Donations for the Work and Bensdic- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-02
I N s OC I E T Y

flowers used were pink Dorothy Per- kins rambler. Pink shaded candles In silver and lines of smilnx completed the charming effect and presiding were Mrs. James S. Wilcox and Miss Paul. inc Hausman. who poured coffee.
 A number of young girls who assist cd in serving refreshments to the call CTS were Misses Lee Marks. Dorothy Graham. Mittie Holt, LeGrand Smith. Cornelia Crittenden. Sallie Watkins Wood. Louise Glass, Jeanetta Well. Fannie Morrison, and Jack Hausman. Many new friends were won for the work through the delightful occasion of the annual reception yesterday. MRS. Fl. P. cANDLER EN-
 PERTAINS AT CARDS. The members of the Thursday Bridge Club were entertained by Mrs. H. r. Chandler yesterday at her home on Amanda street.
 There were six tables arranged for the eanes in two apartments which were made beautifully attractive by an adorntng of palms and cut flowers. Punch was served from table spread with Mexican drawn work and adorned with sweet peas.
 A number of additional guests were entertained by Mrs. Candler and the prize awarded them was cut glass BOU DOu 0tols NhtCh was WVh DS ~"~-N' Morgan Morris.
 After the games Mrs. Candler enter tained her friends at luncheon. She was assisted by Mrs. A. J. Pickett and Mrs. J. M Hopkins who presided at the punch table.
 FLOWER GROWERS,
 ASSOCIATION TO MEET
 WITH MIR. HOUGHTON. The members of the Flower Growers Association will meet this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with MT. M. B. Hough- ton at Morning View, his suburban home. A full attendance is requested.
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 The members of the Saturday Card Club will meet this morning with Mrs Lawrence Anderson.
 
 Miss Louise Mulford has returned from Columbus. Ga, where she has been visiting friends and is again the guest of her aunt. Mrs. A. s. Wool folk, at her home at Cloverdale. Mrs. Henry Crommelin and Mrs. Richardson have gone to Demopolis to visit Mrs. J. E. W. Taylor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-02
MONUMENT UNVEILED X TO BIRMINGHAM TEACHER

!. Birmingham. May i--tEDeeial,,---A handsome marble monument was un- yelled this afternoon in Capital Park to the memory of Miss Mary Cahalan, teacher.
 Miss Cahalan was a teacher in the public schools for many years and a large number of the prominent young men of the city. mon who are most successful in business. studied in her classes.
 The unveiling today was attended by many people. several hundred school children turning out. The boys band ;of ths Industrial SchooS furnished the Rmusic.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips. Superintendent of | the public schools, and Hon. Rufus N. Rhodes, editor of The Birmingham News. delivered addresses.
 The monument was carved by Sig nor Moretti at Tafladega.