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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22
A Country of Homes

Did you ever give thought to
the fact that it Is largely due
to the material aid and en-
couragement given by banks
and bankers that this is a coun-
try of homes and home own
ers?
Do you realize that this aid
and encouragement, which has
been such a help in making i'm
proVements and advancing
property values, was possible
only because many people de-
posted in banks their surplus
money, the money for which
they had no immediate use?
Individually these accounts
were small, collectively they
stand for the worlds progress.
Identify yourself with the
movement for making this a
better town, better trading
pint and a more prosperous
community of home owners by
opening an account with us.
Call and examine our safety
deposit vault and secure a box
for your valuables. .-z.,.~
Call and examine our SAFE
.TY DEPOSIT VAULT and Sc.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22
A Nature FAKE.

whats this?'' yelled the star.
Green snow? won't stand for it,"
Youth have to-" retorted the man
ager. white paper is SO high that
/ told the property man to tear up
q few stock certificates
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22
PRIZES AWARDED " |
BuRLEIGH COUNTY CAPTURES
TWO FIRsTs AND ONE SECOND
IN GRAIN PRIZE CONTEST.

i Last spring Commissioner Gilbreath
offered the following prizes for the
largest and best collection of grains
and grasses raised in North Dakota
during the year 1908, and exhibited
by any one person or firm:
First prize 5000. 90
Second prize ................ 1875 90
Third prize ................. 100
& In accordance with this splendid Of
fer a great many collections were re-
ceived, and on August 20 they were
judged by the following committee:
Governor John Burke, State Auditor
Holmes, State Treasurer Peterson,
Attorney General McCue and H. J.
Geicrman of the International Har-
vester company. They made very
careful examination of the collections
by numbers, not knowing the exhibits
by contestants, and awarded the
prizes as follows:
General Awards.
First prize-John Yegen, Bis
n,arck, Burleigh county -. 5000 90
Second prize-Wm. Laist, Bis
marck, Burleigh county 80. 125. 90
Third prize-T. T. Kristjanson,
Union, Cavalier county -. 1900
Special Awards.
First prize-Chas. Schebler, y
Bismarck, Burleigh county. 1926 .0C
Second prize. A Harris,
Stanton, Mercer county -. rs. Oe
Third prize-Earl Chesbro, Fes-
sender, Wells county ...t.@ Is 0t
Fourth prize-Roy Halstead,
Beach, Billings county r.. Is. OF
Fifth prize-O. H. Killand,
Mandan, Morton county -. 10. OF
These collections will be used il
the various exhibits to be sent t.
fairs in eastern states. The com
mittee is unanimous in it's commenda
ton of the entire exhibit. Ii sfan
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

The Lady - Look here! You said
that if I'd give you your dinner you'd
NOW the lawn for me. The Hobo
I'd like to do it, ma'am, but gotter
teach yer a lesson. Never trust tn
word of a total stranger.-C Cleveland
Leader, ~ ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22
His NIGHT Work.

/ Wifey-What makes you stay at the
Office so late at night? Do you gain
anything by it?
4 Hubby No. But I have several
times come er-within an ace of gain
ing something. Philadelphia Record.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22
The Explanation.

Him Tin the surf The water is get
ting cold. wonder why.
HerThat tall girl who just came Ii
is from Boston. New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

We have two $25 gasoline stoves,
that are in first class shape, and as
good as new to use, which we will
Is sell for $12 each. These are bar
gains at Wolbert Hardware Co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22
The Golden Rule
T.
FAMILY GROCERs

Fancy full cream cheese, per lib. .15c
2 lbs, Zoe candy for Csc
A SOC mirror, only -. ..30c
Two doz. bananas for Csc
Melons, your choice for ...... SOC
Glass rolling pins, each ..... soc
Toilet paper, per roll ........ SC
207mule team borax, 2 pkgs. -. .15c
S gal. gasoline for ....... csc
2-lb. pkgs. Quaker oats, each 80. 10c
2 pkgs. grape nuts for .... Csc
Berlin kettles, each ....... SOC
12-qt extra galvanized or heavy q
block tin pals, each ........ .25c.
A regular Csc glass syrup pitcher =
lot ....... / &C
A 5-lb. can Calumet baking powder 90c
Will receive a full line of fruits
today, which will be sold at our usual
price.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

Baking insurance can be bought
any day with can of Hunts Per
feet Baking Powder and Extracts.
They insure success. II s.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

Love is the poetry of life and mat
rrilmony is the corned beef and cab
bage. :3 a $.1sH q
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

i Wealth is not his that has 1t, but his
that enjoys it.--Frankiin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

An evening of real music by ''The
Dixies." -.-%
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

"The Dixies" sing as only colored
people can. Don't miss hearing them.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

The things man is going to do
don't put money into his pockets. @'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-22

What makes child smart is for it
to be yours.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
TOWN OF PHEOBUS TO
HAVE NEW POSTOFFIcE
Fixtures Similar to the Hampton OF.
flee VIII be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Big Increase in Business.

According To tho decision of the
nostoticc department., The town oil
Phoebus is to have IA postohlcc sim
i'"r to The one IN Hampton. Tho
necision was reached u few days ago
and 1t has been decided to place sim
liar fixtures and improvements in
thc Phocbns Office rs were nut in tho
Hampton oflice-only the Phoebus Of
ice VIII not demand the few extras
found in free delivery Office.
me question OF the new location
Tor The oiiice has not been determined
upon and until the decision is an
nounced by the authorities in Wash.
ington, the exact location cannot he
given
The new fixtures will include 500
combination lock boxes just as are
In the Hampton Office and the inte-
rior ARRANGEMENTS will be almost an
exact duplicate of the Office in
Hampton
Postmaster Charles Welsh stated
Yesterday that the business In the Of
nee during the pas year has lncrsas
eli from $4,000 to nearly $4,000 this
showing rapid growth In tho town.
mere Is bin pending before Con
sress giving to postomces doing n
10000 business during the year. free
ueiivery' and Postmaster Welsh homes
10 see the system established in
I'phoebns in the event that the bill he
comes . law.
That Phoehns is growing, both in
population and business is strikingly
demonstrated in the increased rcvcn-
ues of the postomce.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
PAY TRIBUTE TO MR..
{. G. BRIGGS MEMORY
81 Z
Largo C0lcouPss Attends The
Funeral Services In Normal
School Chapel.
GLOWING EUloGIEs FOR THE DEAD
alohmond Minister Paid sFiah Trib-
tue to the Dead Man-Many Beau
sIful Floral Designs Sent by Friends
Body Was Taken Last Night to
Former Home In Massachusetts.

Several hundred people OF the vir-
sinia Peninsula We'd with the stu
dents and faculty of the Hampton
Normal and Agricultural Institute.
Yesterday afternoon, in paying trib-
uto to tho late Mr.. Francis Chicken
Ing Briggs. whose funeral took place
from the chapel In the grounds OF tho
school. The services were held ut 4
clock and tho Memorial chapel was
taxed to Its capacity. Palms, forms.
end flowers formed background for
the numerous floral tributes sent by
tho friends and acqVslntnnces of the
deceased.
Tho casket was preceded nm tho
aisle by Rev. j. j. Grayctt, ID. d.. OF
Richmond, formerly rector of 81
Johns church; Rev. Robert u. Frls
(. sen, ID. d.. principal of the Normal
school; Rev Thomas j. Jones. tho MS
sociate chaplain at the school. while
the body was escorted from Mr..
briggs' late residence TO the chapel
by tho entire student battalion OF the
iiitaitute, the band playing "Neaser
Ny God to Thee"
The services In the chapel were ex-
cepuonally Impressive and beautiful.
fS The pnllbearers were selected from
three races--white. Indian and negro
the eight men having been selected
I ON account of their close relations
4 Win Mr.. Briggs. The Indian and ne
sfo color bearers walked In front OF
the procession, while the caskat was
& uraped In flags and buried under n
'pank of beautiful flowers.
The services opened with scripture
reading by Rev. Thomas i. Jones.
which was followed by the choir rem.
oerins Lord of All Glory Mountcj
Aiar rho hymns sung were For
Snl the saints Rock of Ages ana
Lead kindly Light, Following n
lfervent prayer by DIR. Frssell. Major
f, q Morton, the commadant, paid n
tribute to the dead man
Or. Gravatts Tribute.
Rev. j. j. Gravatt, d. d., of Ricn-
mondl and DR.. Frissell both maid olo-
quent tributes to Mr.. Briggs Miss
X Coolidge sang most beautifully ms n
solo. in the Honeland,' after whi, n
Or. Frlssell smoke.
Miss Mary Briggs, the sister of TIE
dead man, accompanies by Dr. Fris-
sen ana MI. Frank *. Rogers, TIE
assistant treasurer. left last night o.,
The Baltimore steamer with the re-
rains, for Massachusetts. Funeral
services VIII be held In Norwood
Mass which Is near Boston, tomo,-
row afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
To Abolish Cross Roads iail

Atter heafing a statement from Mir
i, v Lee the owner of the building.
VINO said he could not continue to
i'"sc me structure to The county. the
board OF supervisors. YESTERDAY de-
clded TO abandon the jail at the cro,s
roads This nlacc has became lannon's
as the Lucy Elam" Sheriff Chris
was directed to take charge of tho
property belonging to the county
aud The lookup will be closed ON
March LIST. -"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
Report That There Will DO Inter-
es'ing Developments Soon.
s0AE QUIET WORK Been 80 NC on
Result win, II is AIIesots Have Much
to do with the Selection of Gov
ernor swanson's sueocssor-obJcc-
lions TO Redistrictine state.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. 20
Some people in position to know
whereof they speak assert that there
will be some important developments
IN the political situation in Virginia
as affecting the contest for the Dem
ocratic nomination to the governor
ship before many days pass. The
precise nature of these 1t is impossi-
bic 10 state nj this time. There Is
some quiet work in progress, which
IL is prophcsicd. will result most inn
portnntly in 20 far us the selection ui
Democratic candidate and the cue
ccssor TO Governor Swanson is con
cerncd.
The rcdistricting bill. which is about
TO pass the Virginia legislature. al
though not reaching. Is severely
criticised by certain Virglnians IN
Washington. Tho feature of the re
tiistriciing bill which takes Craig. Il
Democratic county. out of the Ninth
District aud puts IL into the Tenth. al
ready a strongly Democratic district
Is much criticized II is pointed ON
that this course forever dcprivcs Dem
ocrais Of hope OF electing a represen
ta'ivc In Congress from tho Mint.
District II Is presumed the bin Is
heartily approved by Representative
Slemp. Il was stated here ly n Nntn
D'strict Democrat last night that thr
Democrats of his district would moi
make nomination again.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
AN EVENING OF RARE FUN.
All Kinda OF Aumor Vail be Heard
in Central Church Toniqht.

Blue Ridge Hroezcs." viii be the
theme OF an intensely humorous lee
tire which MIR. j. NJ, Rowland a
widely known humorist, will deliver
In Central Methodist church this eve.
ming Coupled with Mir. Rowland's
tax VIII be n sketch, Sinner and
SONGS, illustrated by Rev. j. f.
Gnthriell. MIR. lienning Roundtree and
Miss Catholl, while we'll selected
company of Amateurs will present tho
roilicklng comedy, who's 'Frald OF
Ghosis?' MIlogethcr the progrsm
VIII oirer an evening of solid fun and
pure amusement and tho lecture room
OF the church Will probably be nllea
20 over'lowing. Mr.. Rowland's lee
lure here last season pleased nil
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
TWO QUALIFICATIONS
Richmond Man to Administer the Es.
tntc OF the Late Mrs. Cummlns.

tntc of the Late Mrs. cummins.
MIR. John Cummins of Richmond.
Yesterday qualified before Clerk of
the Courts Harry II. Holt. ms the
administrators of the estate of his de-
ceased mother, Mrs. Catherine Cum
MINIS. who died IN Procbus last Sun
day Tho estate is valued at $1,000
and The deceased left her entire prop
erty to her son. aIcssrs. j. j. I.ough-
ran. w. III. Power and w. II. lara
bee were named us the appraisers OF
the estate.
Papers of administration have been
granted Scrclha Jones, colorcd. upon
Tho estate of her late husband. on
yer Jones, by Clerk Holt. Oliver
Jones was drowned in December,
while oystorlng In Hampton Roads.
Tho appraisers on the property arc
w II. Robinson, Frank Knight and
w. j. Spratlcy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27

Jul refreshments were served. Those
present included Misses Jessie Ca
pcll, Marie Engelbcrg. Mathclia Kraft.
IDA Engolberg, Edith Engelbcrg. Bes-
sic Alien, Virgie Powell. Annie Sch.
meter, Walden Stango. Samme
Strange. Laura Bell, Mollic Berry.
ana Messrs. Ted Craig, William Web
ster, John Davenport, Cecil Wood.
Harry Fuller, Jr., Lawrence Wright,
Floyd Kemp. Charles GIddings, Card
nor Cabell. Thomas Russell. Law
rcnco Boyhan, George Stacey. Vii
liam Oldheld, Austin Smarter.
The chaperoncs were Mrs. Cabell,
Mrs. Oldtield and, Mrs. Engelbcrg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
DON'T BE BLIND.

y bargain in real estate Is often
overlooked until the right person
comes along who appreciates Its adj
vantages and secures il. We have
several ON our lists which we know
are most advantageous properties.
Don't be afraid to let us know your
wants, large or small We have a
great variety of houses, farms, city
and country property of all kinds.
The chances are that we can furnish
YOU with just the article you want
at price much lower than you could
buy direct.
w. E. LAWSON.
Phone No. 3. Bank of Hampton Bldg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
"PYamALloN AND aALArEA."
erec'an F'ay to be Presented in the
Armory Next Monday Nioht.

IN order that tie children OF the
schools of Hampton and the county
may witness the production OF the
nreelall comedy. "Pygmalion and CAL
Nea' In Armoly Hall the decision has
peeh reachcd TO have matinee per-
iormance Monday afternoon. The NAV
~ one oil The strongest ever attempt
ea oy amateurs In Hampton ana Is
"Nher INC personal direction of Mr..
5ohn w Skinner. The play will he
presented next Monday evening aud
me indications are that the attona.
,'hce VIII be large. Tho costumes will
DE especially pretty and attractive.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27

VIII be made one of much enjoyment
to the Horned men aud program
of merit will be gotten up for the
event by Messrs. +. w. Moore, DAVID
Frankel and William House. who were
named .specia committee to ar
range the Program
The Elks also, decided 10 attend
me Dockstader minstrcls, next Mon
day night, Mt the Academy of Music.
Newport News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
TWO AGED FRIENDS
SUDDENLY DROP DEAD
F. II, Wetmore and o. n. Roberts OF
Ansonia, Conn, Fall From
Chairs at Supper.

ANsoNIA. CONN, Feb. 26-Berorc
they had finished their supper
Fred II. Wctmorc and David II. Rob
erts, prominent residents of this city,
fol- from 'heir chairs at the table and
expired.
They had been together dn Ing the
afternoon am seemed to be in the
best of health They made an engage
mcnt to take recreation tomorrow but
both died within few minutes OF
each other.
Both were more than 40 year old
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
MR.. LYncH's RESIGNATION.
Y. NJ. c. A. Directors Want Him to
Withdraw tho Letter.

No action was taken on ,he rcsig
nation of Secretary II. Walter Lynch
by the board Of directors OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, at its
meeting yestersa afternoon.
Mr. Lynch submitted the rcsigna
lion TO take effect on April / but was
requested TO withdraw 1t. He too
The request under consideration and
the resignation was placed on the
table pending his decision
State Secl etary l.. a. Coulter was
present ut the meeting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
Accepted the Rnn.s

yrhe Carolina lsidgc Construction
SomlS'ny Yesterday submitted iis
bond OF $1,000 10 the board of SUI
pervisors for the faithful carrying OUT
OF Inc contract on the East Hampton
priuec' The American Bonding Com
pany was given az surety. The bond
was accepted as soon MS the evidence
Oh Inc representative 10, sign thc
company's name.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
Award Contract saturday.

AT the meeting of the board OF SUI
porvisors. yesterday, Chairman Hen
ny c. Shelton was constituted a com
mittee to open bids for erecting u
wife fence around the county Jail
yard. on Saturday morning Changes
In The plan necessitatcd the delay in
opening the bids
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
To Extend COUNTY Sewer.

The board of supervisors of Eliza
beth City county yesterday awarded
the contract for extending the county
sewer from the jail TO North King
street. to Mr.. Charles Il. Taylor,
whose bid was Sl45.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
! ~. u .szi----s------ss--- -
ANCHOR CLUB ENTERTAINs

Young Folks of Phoebus Had a "Lean
Year Party and TaHy Pulling.
The Anchor Club" an organiza-
ven composed of Young people in
aPhcepus, gave a delightful Leap
feaai Party and taffy pulling in the
club rooms Montay night, Delight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
Tampa Priest pies suddenly
tBy Associated ProssD

TAMPA, FLA. Feb 26.-When the
morning bell of Sacred Heart Catholic
church failed TO ring at . o'clock to-
dny' priests investigating found Fa-
ther Joseph lannd who had attended
TO this duty every morning for twenty
Years, dead in his room. The dead
man was u native of Spain and was
81 years old.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
OLD TIME PIE SOCIAL.

The ladies of tho First Met. odist
Church will hold a Pie Social in the
lecture room of the First Church on
February 2Sth. Lunch will be served
from II to 2 o'clock, and supper fropi
6 to 10. Done Of the special features
OF the Social wilt he the May Pie. The
public Is invited.
219-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27

! have roved over mountains. l have
crossed over floods. have travelled
The wave rolling sands and at last |
have landed in Old Virginia TO save
your Sole fix your Furniture Ale your
saws, sharpen your scissors and
knives, in fact to do anything to
please my patrons ana all for cash
but ! will not Fret"
No. Court ST., Hampton. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
----ss---------.
10 HAVE SOCIAL SESSION.

Hampton Elks to Celebrate Eleventh
Ann'vc. ,sary, March 1s.
Hampton Lodge. No. s6G IL. p. o.
Elks. last night, decided to celebrate
its 1lth anniversary with social
session on March is. The occasion
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
Ladles and 0cntlem.n.

Ono and all are cordially invltcd IN
eohle and get their Sunday cake. deli
, sious nome made candy and n cup OF
not chocolate at the Daughters OF
me Sonfederacy Sale to he held at
me home of Mrs Harry Wise booker
ZIG Mallory avenue. on SATURDAY,.
February 10Th from 3 TO 8 O'clock.
2-21-3t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
Mines and Liquors

l belong to the lost tribe that
'strayed away from Dublin before
Moses sailed on the Red Sea. I'm
price cutter. I'm money-maker;
I'm .he one that sells all straight
| Whistles retail at Wholesale prices
ITf following high grade loo Wits
KIDS sell for sc drink: Paul Jones
Pure Rye, Sherwood Rye Whiskey,
Carroll Springs. pure Maryland Rye
Whiskcy, Parkwood Rye Whlskey.
All of the above named vhiskies are
strictly high grade; watch my prices
iif you dare. beat me II you can.
Whiskey 10 bulk at following prices:
Old NicS Pure Rye, "a pit, 75c;
saHon .'.'..-.... ........,.,$f,0U
Leonard's Fayorite, II pt., zoe;
Hunters Baltimore Rye, q pi..
zoe; gailon ..,..... 90
Maryland Club. u pit, 2bc: gal
Paul Jones Pure Rye. x pit. zoe;
gallon ......,.... .s2.75
star a, Rye, gallon $500
Moss Rose. gallon .s2OOI
LAKEWOOD Pure Rye, gallon s2oe
Jefferson Pure Rye, gallon .....st7o
Kentucky Bourbon, gallon ....sL4o
Double Stamp Cir. gallon -. $2.Opl
The following brands of CaliforuIa
Wines, Port, Sherry, Catawba. Cha
ret, Blackberry. at csc per qt.; per
gallon. 75c.
Pride of North Carolina 4 years
Old galleu .....,..,.,.......S2 5000
Kummeiil, per gallon .S2.0pi
Carroll Springs. gallon ...... $3.50
&xXx Baker Rye. gallon $3.50
M LEON FsEo'S 1
8 4 And bottle glOsAael
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27

Hear Roland in "6Iue Ridge srcexes.
slnner and Song" illustrated. Farce
COMEDY, Who's Frald OF Ghosts"
Central Methodist church tonight. Al :
spisSi '3 - cents. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27
roR RENT.

FOR RENT 10 ROOM RESIDENCES
on Victoria Avenue, Hampton. Com
paratively new and modern. Large
lot. Apply to w. Il. LAWSON. Hamp.
ton, Va. 1-ll-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27

Take your prescription to Hulrs
Gut Rate Drug Store. 12-29-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-27

Phone No. 3. Bank of Hampton BLDG
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-04-08
Thinks President Is 0. K.

Park City Record: President Roosevelt Is
not only statesman whose name will figure
for all time in American history as the dOmi.
nant figure OF a great epoch, but along with II
all he is a politician Of consummate skill. He
believes that the adoption by the congress Of
the main features OF his legislative program as
outlined in his several messages is not only
essential to the welfare OF the country, but
that II is well nigh essential to republican
success at the polls in November. While he Is
not welding "the big stick" with his Oldtime
vigor in the effort to get congress to act, II Is
known that he is exhausting every resource In
the effort to move congress to action. III the
present congress expires without ha wing added
to the Important record OF this administration
several important reform measures, 1t will not
be the fault of President Roosevelt. While
little has been accomplished up to this time,
congress has been known TO do some important
things in pretty quick order, when the spirit
moved and necessity became the mother of ac-
ton. Whoever may be the nominee OF the re-
publican party for president, whether 1t be
Roosevelt, Taft, Fairbanks, Cannon, Hughes,
or any OF the Others mentioned, the record OF
the administration must of necessity be the
issue, and in his effort to make his adminstra.
tion more notable for measures of popular re-
lief, President Roosevelt seems to be not only
using good statesmenship, but playing good
politics