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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02

II c. KENNEDY, ] h. TONGE, Supt.
Vice Pres. & Gen'l Supt.
4. A. Riddle. Gen. Pass Agt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
MR. SHAW ON SOUP HOUSES.
Points Out Workless Laborers and
Engineless Cars = Former
Secretary Talks.

Former Secretary Of the Treasury
Shaw, in Michigan, last spring, made
interesting comment on panics as fol-
lows:
"Over 100000 freight cars standing
empty on the tracks; 5000 locomotives
out of commission; one-quarter of the
population Of several large cities idle.
and, for the first time in Republican
administration, free soup houses"
Hide Must Go With the Hair.
In Secretary Shaw's case, the hide
must go with the hair; that Is, his
comment on economic conditions must
be taken zen semble." as the theatri-
cal critics say. His soundness on bank
guarantee must accompany equally
sound opinion on other mooted ques-
tons. Now that Mr.. Taft, against
whom Mr.. Shaw labored, has been
nominated, Mr.. Shaw might obtain
leave to extend his remarks in the
record" and embellish his terse state
ment relative to soup houses.
He will easily overcome Democratic
objection, and perhaps can get unani-
nous consent, under the rules.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
SHERMAN ACcEPr rs ELAINE
Republican Vice Presidential Candis
date Drawn Out by Congress
man De Almond.

On the word Of James Schoolcraft
Sherman. Republican vice presidential
candidate, full responsibility for con-
gress' failure to enact many needed
laws must be assumed by the Repub-
IicaR party.
April 8, 1908. In the house, as printed
In the Congressional Record, Repre-
sentative David A. De Almond, of
Missouri, said:
"When the question Is asked any
where in the country-and it will be
asked-why was not this measure
considered, why was not that meas
ure passed, why was not the other
measure brought up? there is one an
swer, and only one: Because the Re-
publican majority in this louise willed
that 1t should not be considered, should
not be brought up, should not be
passed. We can stand upon that rec
ord 1t Is well known that there Is
pressure in the country, and very great
pressure, for the consideration and
passage Of a number OF important
measures. 1t is well known that a
large majority Of the voting strength
of the country il insistent upon the
consideration and the passage Of i'm
portant measures. Do not go to them
again, as you have done so often and
SO successfully, and endeavor to de-
Jude them into the belief that some
how you could not get consideration
for the measure and somehow you
could not pass it. You can have con-
sideration, because you have the pow
er 10 enforce 1t; and, SO far as meritori-
Gus measures are concerned, as has
been demonstrated here more than
once and will be demonstrated again,
and abundantly demonstrated, you
have only to express the will, you have
only to give the opportunity, and II
you lack the votes upon that side, as
you do not there will be an abundant
addition here"
sherman Admits 1t.
The same day, replying, Mr.. Sher-
man said:
1.-The gentleman from Missouri in
Inmates that the Republican side of the
house desires to do away with the roll
calls because of some fear Of making
a record upon some question before
the house Mr.. Speaker. the Republic
an party IN TIE hosse. the 3e'l'blican
party in this nation, is prepared today
to accept full responsibility, not only
for everything that is done, but for
that which Is not done in the way Of
legislation and administration. Ap-
plause en- the Republican side.l We
recognize the fact, sir, that this gov
ernmenr today is Republican In all its
branches. We recognize the fact that
we have Republican president brave,
wise, and courageous. We recognize
that we have a Republican majority
in the senate, that we have Republic
an majority in this house that is ready
to resort to every legal. every proper
constitutional right to enact such leg
islatien as it deems for the best in
terest for the greatest number of our
people, and which Is willing and ready
to accept full responsibility for all
those measures which are introduced
here and which are enacted into law"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
CONCERNING UNCLE JOE"

Last week one of the ablest and
best liked Republican members of
congress, j. Adam Bede, of the Eighth
Minnesota district, was defeated for
denomination by members OF his own
party because he declared himself I'M
finchingly in favor of the reelection
as speaker of Joe Cannon. This seems
to be fair indication of Republican
sentiment concerning the car OF the
lower house of congress. Golfers
Weekly, which so far as it has any
policy, is certainly friendly to the Re
publican party, denounces Cannon I'M
reservedly, and last week printed
communication in which it was said
that IL Taft and Sherman were elected
the long arm Of the speaker would
reach from the house end Of the capt.
toll to the senate and make the puppet
Sherman do the bidding of the auto
crat in the speakers chair.
President Roosevelt, in 1891, said of
Cannon: I'VE cannot escape from the
fact that it was no credit to the Re
publican party OF the house that Mr..
Cannon of Illinois should be one OF
its leaders" Cannon then was tenn
porarily out of Office, the only time
he has been out of Office in thirty
five years. Among all the prominent
Republicans there is none upon whom
the country looks with so much hest
fancy and doubt. His face is always
set against any measure for the good
Of the people, his power is invariably
sxerted for those measures that are
demanded by the great interests
Whether as a result of this attitude
or not the fact remains that after
thirty-five years Of officeholding. with
only moderate salary most Of the
time, "Uncle Joe" has grown rich. his
wealth increasing as his power in
creased. He is emphatically an issue
in this campaign-not merely an issue
between the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties, but between the decent
and patriotic element and the corrupt
element which he has SO long domi-
mated.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
Texas.
Land Of Opportunities.

If you are tired of working the billy
and Stony farms of Pennsylvania and
West Virginia, or if are tired of work.
ing in the mills or coal mines and want
the incest and asfertile farm land as 10
to be found in the entire United States
then we have the land you are looking
for. Or if yeu are in a position to in.
vest money we can show you the best
and safest investment to be found anN}
where.
The Panhandle, or orthwestern part
of Texas, where our lands are located,
has as pleasant and healthy climate
during the entire year as any part Of
the United States, and also an abund-
ance of rainfall during the erop-grow-
ing season and plenty of absolutely
fresh water; the land lies very nice and
level, ia not wet or swampy, and is ex-
ceptionaIly fertile and will raise UNI
usually large crops of every kind, in
fact you could make as much or more(
than the cont Of your farm in the firsts
year.
We are now selling this land for only
$40 to $50 per acre, according to dis
lance from railroads and towns. Good
terms. Our excursions go to Texas,
twise each month; very low rates and
first class accom- modations.
Our Next Excursion Leaves Pittsburg
ii the Evening of Oct. 9Th.
Send for our free illustrated booklet
giving full particulars of this land.
Now is the time to investigate this
land, as thousands of Northern peO-
pie here located there recently prices
are sure to more than double in the
very near future. We will refund your
entire expense of making the trip if we
have misrepresented the land.
We want you to go with us on our
next excursion.
Kurtz & Seehausen,
905 Commonwealth Bldg, 316i Fourth
avenue.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Agents Wanted
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02

west He thinks Mr.. Bryan will BE-
elected president. He says Mr..
Bryan has great strength among the
western people who admire and be-
lieve in him. In every place that
visited, said Senator Grady, heard
Republicans say they would vote for
Bryan In preference to Taft. OF
course. New York Is going Demo
cratic this year, and conditions favor
a Democratic victory"
John A. Hartigan, Insurance Com
missioner of Minnesota, who called at
Democratic headquarters. is very en-
thusiastic over Democratic prospects
in that state. johnson will be elected
governor" he said. land we will make
a great fight all along the line for the
Democratic ticket. There Is no fac
tionalism In our party. There are no
Johnson men and there are no Bryan
men. All Democrats are Bryan and
Johnson Democrats and are working
with enthusiasm and vigor for the
state and national tickets. We are
going to win this year"
Many people express surprise when
the statement Is made that Taft will
fail to carry his own state this year.
but 1t Is my confident opinion that
Ohio will give its electoral vote to
Bryan and Kern" This statement
came from Ed. Mahon, prominent
business man in Columbus, Ohio, who
called at Democratic headquarters to
arrange for the distribution Of litera-
ture in the Ohio contest. 1--WE want
all the literature we can get" said
Mr.. Mahon, "for the people are in a
very receptive mood this year 1t Is
surprising to Democrats to find so
many Republicans In Mr.. Taft's own
state who are for Bryan and Kern.
never knew the Democratic party to
be in as good shape as it is in Ohio
today. We are not only going to elect
a Democratic governor, but we are go
ing to beat Mr.. Taft right in his own
bailiwick."
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
FEDERAL UsURPATIoN - SHAW
Republican Financier- Cabinet Mem
Der Denounces Deal With Steel
Trust Last October.

When the Trust Company of
America. New York, was in trouble
last October a representative Of the
steel trust went to Washington and
obtained consent of the administration
for the trust to take over its chief
competitor, the Tennessee Iron and
Coal company, as the price of aiding
the Trust Company of America. 1t
was combination in restraint of
trade. violation of the Sherman anti
trust law.
Peculiar Proceeding.
Mr.. Shaw thought this peculiar
proceeding. as shown By his speech be-
fore the National Electric Light asso-
citation, May %, 1905, when he said: II
have no hesitancy in saying that this
Is the only first-class country in the
world where permission could have
been obtained from the executive de-
partment Of the government Any
where else such a request would have
been answered. Go consult yeur law
YER"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02

There will be grand tournament
on Saturday, Oct. 10, on Williamsport
pike one mile from Falling Waters
and half mile from Marlswe on the
farm of Mr. John Landis. A genera
invitations extended to the public
There will be three grand prizes.
The riding will begin promptly at 2
O'Clock in tne afternooa and there will
be dancing after thu riding.
A good time 10 promised to all who
may come.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
NO scAREs THIS YEAR.

mo one fears that Mar. Bryan's
election would provoke an indus
trial, commercial and financial
cataclysm."-New York Evening
Post, Aug, 1908.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
just That Long.

The New York Evening Post, Gre
auolican). asks: How long are the
rusts to enjoy their present license
10 pick our pockets'T
Just so long as the people keep in
lower a party which derives its cam
Daign funds from the trusts.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-13
CHANGED D O BILL.

Washington, March 12-The post office appropriation bill had rough sailing in the house today. Its passage was halted at every turn by amend ments upon which there was lengthy discussions. The attack was begun on the section relating to the pneu- matic tube service which was forced to undergo a change providing that extensions of the service should not be confined to the several cities named ir the bill. but that they should be made wherever the postmaster general may think best,
 The house was a unit for withhold ing d portion of the pay of railroads fof the transportation of mails until a correct system of weighing should be established. A provision to that effect being incorporated in the measure.
 Finally a vigorous. but intellectual fight was made on the proposition by MT. Goebel of Ohio to increase by S2000,00O the appropriation for paying the expenses of railway mail clerks while travelling on business for the de- partment. The amendment was strong ly advocated by Mir. Murdock of Kan sas. still other amendments were in sight when the bill was laid aside for the day. Five of the twenty-five pages reman to be considered.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-13
MAKESHIFT MEASURE HAS LODGES APPROVAL
He Will Support the AIdrieh Bill Since it Will Not Interfere With Later Currency Legislation.

Washington. Mach 12.-Senator Lodge of Massachusetts today strong ly endorsed the pending currency bill in the senate and declared that it would be serviceable as an emergency measure and would not prevent the en- actment of a general currency law, which he declared he hoped to see re- alized in the future on the basis of a central bank.
 Senator Paynter of Kentcky opposed the currency bill and in his speech es- pecially condemned the proposition to insure bank deposits Referring to Senator Depew's recent remarks about night riders" and barn burning in Kentucky. both Senators Paynter and McCreary of that state condemned such lawlessness and denounced the to- bacco trust.
 The bill to require American SUD- plies for the Panama canal to be car ried in American bottoms was again considered today but not acted upon.
 Senator Nelson of Minnesota gave notice of an amendment he proposes to the Aldrich currency bill requiring na- tiOnal banks to pay per cent inter est on weekly balances of government deposits in money.
 The senate today ratified two more of The Hague treaties. They relate to certain restrictions with regard to the exercise of the right, of capture in na- val war. and prohibit the discharge of rGjectiles from balloons.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-13
WARM HOSPITALITY
 OF THE CALIF0RNIANS
The Chief BenefiCidries of Ii Will Be the
 Enlisted Men of the Fleet
The Uniform Will Be Held On the Pacific Coast to Be Decoration of Honor Rather Than Badge of Disgrace.

the battleship class are included arm Ored cruisers of the West Virginia and Maryland type of which there are now eight in commission in the Pacific fleet. The battleship trophy at pres ent is in possession of the Illinois of the Atlantic fleet one of Admiral Evans fleet, which still carries 13 inch guns. in the main batteries as agains- the high calibered F inch rifles of the more modern ships.
 The Maryland just made a record of 1889 per cent hits of tragets. Naval enthusiasts along the coast are already prOclaiming her the winner of the trophy in advance. The cruiser trophy is now in possession of the crew of the protected cruiser Albany which is at San Diego hafbor having returned from Magdalena Bay with what is conceded to be the worlds record for rapid firing. The trophy was won last year by the Albanys crew while they were on the Boston, which is now out of commis sion. The gun boat trophy is possessed by the Princeton and the destroyer trophy by the Preble.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-13
 REVISION A White House Conference
 On Sherman Act
All Parties in Interest Rep ~ resented and Peaceably
 Disposed.

Washington, March l2.-An impor- tant conference was held at the White House last night and continued today, respecting amendments to the Sher- man antitrust law. Changes in the law are expected to be proposed along the lines suggested at the conference of the civic federation. held in Chicago a few weeks ago. No concrete results were reached. It is likely that other conferences will be held. The president it is understood is desirous that a bill embodying the conclusions of the conference if any be reached, be sub mitted to congress for passage at this session.
 Participating in the conference were the president, Secretary Root, Secre- tary Garfield. Attorney General Bona parte, Herbert Knox Smith, commis- sioner of corporations. Seth Low, for mer mayor of New York, Samuel Com pers, president of the American Fed eration of Labor, Victor MorawetZ, general counsel for the Santa Fe, and Francis Lynde Stetson of the firm of J. P. Morgan and company.
 MT. Smith presented in a tentative | civic federation conference at Chicago, and the form in which the suggestions is made as that of bill, but it has not been reduced to definite shape. It is said the proposed changes are of such sweeping importance that if crystalized into a law they would mean practically the rejuvenation of the sherman antitrust law.
 While no agreement was reached the trend of discussion indicated that a common ground of understanding would shortly be reached and perhaps within a week q measure will be draft ed which will be satisfactory 10 all parties. The particular interest of the labor officers is to secure an amend Q ment exempting unions from the prac- tical operation act against conspiracies in restraint of trade.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-13

get resolutions passed instructing congressman to vote for a large num- Der of submarines as the best means of protecting them from invasion. T think it reprehensible conduct on the part of the company to hire law yers and newspaper men to go about creating a war scare and work through boards of trade and chambers of com merce to bring pressure to bear upon members of the house to vote the gov ernment's money for boats"
 Lilley said he could only name two newspaper men at this time who work ed for the Electric Boat company He gave the names of two whom he said admitted having worked for the com pany. Lilley insisted that if the com mittee would call the witnesses whose names he had given it would ascertain that there was a great many such men employed and that great deal of mon- ey had been spent in that way. "The air is full oft" he said.
 During the examination Lilley men, toned the fact that he had consulted former Senator Thurston, an attorney here for the Lake Submarine Boat company. but he insisted that that gentleman had not formulated his Uilley's) charges.
 Hobson testified that Lawrence Speer of New York told him last No vember that the Electric Boat com pany could be able to help Hobson to get a place on the naval committee if he stood right on submarines" that it had influence with Canhon.
 Hobson said: ''I told Speer l did not want any influence the company had. l made no promise to support any nav al proposition that he might have to offer" Hobson said he had seen Speer since the conversation occurred and in reply to a question propounded by Lit teton he said that he and Speer had been classmates at Annapolis, and they belonged to the same corps of the navy.
 Lilley was recalled. He was ples- toned by Olmstead regarding a state ment he made to the committee that he was being shadowed by detectives, and was asked if they were hampering him in his work before the committee.
 T have had a very large number of men Shadowing me since the resolution was introduced" said Lilley. "One man has been standing near my door daily in this office building and two more are usually at the, entrances Frequently I run into three here; at the hotel there are never less than three. so the house detective tells me. Detectives stationed in the house of representatives says that there have been af least six in there | did moi protest against this proceeding until they began to shadow members of my family. Major Sylvester. chief of po- lice here told me that he would have them arrested if l so desired The committee adjourned to Mon day.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-13

San Diego. March 12.-When the
 American battleship fleet under com-
 mand of Rear Admiral Evans steamed today into Magdalena Bay, passing 1 through the rocky gateway marked by
 Sail Rock north of Redondo point and ! dropped anchors behind the high pen insular promontory which stretches a
 protecting arm down from the main land and makes Man-Of- cove the most sheltered harbor on the lower Pacific coast, this history making naval cruise of more than 13,O00 miles, begun at Hampton Roads less than three months ago, practically came to
 an end.
 There yet remains 10 be made the ! trip from Magdalena Bay to San Fran cisco, the destination originally an- nounced, a matter of some HOO miles but it will not be begun until after the ! target practice is concluded and the fleet drills are done. This last stage
 of the journey will be a, tour of holiday makings, with stops a't San Diego. Los
 Angeles, Santa Barbara and Santa
 Cruiz. where reception committees are planning entertainments for the off
 cers and men. the latter especially
 coming in for the greatest amount of
 attention. The sailors are promised a.
 series of fetes which includes features
 ranging from gala balls under the
 patronage of exclusive soclal sets to
 prize fights refereed by Champion
 Jeffries himself.
 The California committees nave an- ! Al
 listed men. far from being any bar at places of amusement as is sometimes Ethe case in other places will receive
 marked and hospitable welcome ali along the Pacific coast.
 Target ranges are to be established, off the coast of Lower California at once, according to wireless dispatches from Admiral Evans and the various divisions of the fleet will be sent out with the big guns booming as they are ready. Target practice is held each year by the navy The spring prac- | tice which mas been completed by prac- tically all the vessels of the Pacific | fleet and which is about to be under taken by the fleet from the Atlantic is known as the record practice as a re- suit of which four trophies are annual ly awarded Prize money in large sums will also be distributed among the gun crew that has made the best | scores at targets. At the fall prac- | tice prize money and one reward aSe held out. The four trophies are bronze placques which are carried by the winning ship in four different classes until the other ships wrest them away
 at the spring practice.
 The trophies provided by order oi i President Roosevelt are highly prized i by the winning crews. The four classes are: 5attleships. cruisers, gun boats and torpedo boat destroyers. In