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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-03

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31

mail delivery. The Republican party
believes this to he most beneficial
thing to the farmer and to the coun-
try at large and so expresses itself In
Its national platform. I'VE favor Its
extension until every community in
the land receives the fun benefits OF
the postal service" declares the Re
publican platform. The party recog-
niZes the social and economical ad-
vantages of good country roads and
takes stand in favor of them main
tanned more and more largely at
public expense and less at the ex-
pensc of the individual owner.
But the BryanOcracy in its ma
tlonal platform cares nothing for free
rural mail delivery. SO far as that
platform is concerned the free rural
mail delivery can go to smash or be
parccled out to contractors Moth
ing whatever is said about this time
and labor saving service which Re-
publican administrations have done
so much to build up and improve in
the interests of those residing In the
country districts. True. the Bryan
party platform says something about
favoring federal aid in the construc-
ton and maintenance of post roads;
but II It Is not going to do anything
for the maintenance and improve
ment of the rural mail service, there
will he little need for these post roads
so far as rural mail delivery is con-
cerncd.
The Bryanocracy Is the farmers
friend only in hot air platform
speeches and advance press notice ar
ticlcs; when II comes TO written dec
larations or pledges that party lodges
the issue. Much less need anything
he said about actions following the
empty words.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31
Platform n Huge Joke.


An analysis of the Democratic state
platform, with the exception OF the
planks DISTINGUISHING negroes and
providing for Jim Crow law, shows
1t to be absolutely meaningless. Its
denunciations are nothing more than
bitter campaign Trades, based on
mere Prescriptions basely false in
every particular.
First, Its re-affirmation Of alleg-
lance to the time-honored principles
OF Democracy, las promulgated by
founders and practiced by its de-
tenders from Thomas Jefferson to
William ]. Bryan" means absolute
ly nothing as the principles OF
Democracy of the day of Jefferson
have given way to the populism and
socialism of Bryan and the sainted
statesman were he alive today would
not recognize any of them as his.
Besides the party principles adopted
at Denver are far from Jeffersonian,
though there is injected something
about states rights, threshed out ana
settled in antiquity. There is but
little, II any. reconciliation between
the Jefrersonian principles and those
adopted at Denver. To further en-
phasize the error of Democratic plati-
tudes in this respect all one need do
Is to recall that some of the isms OF
Bryan several years ago were claimed
to be and heralded as Jeffersoniah,
yet they have been forsaken. This
shows the hypocrisy of the platitudes.
The platform congratualtes the
people on the nomination of Bryan
but four years ago, the trainers. or
some of them at least, turned on and
against Bryan and even deserted his
principles. While congratulations
are being extended the trainers OF
that plank ought to congratulate
themselves for their unsteadfastness
in any given political faith. If they
mean what they say now, they did not
mean what they said then, and this
gives rise to the thought that no one
knows just how to take them. In
sincerity and Inconsistency are GER
tainly theirs in This particular.
Their congratulation OF themselves
for the period the Democrats were in
control of the state government here
is based on mere generalitieS. They
give no specifications. Without fur
Their argument, 1t is amazing to real
ize that the pc0"le turned them out,
II what they So 4 .ue. but down and
ont they did go, and the people evil
IDENTIFY had very good reason for such
a radiance. There is nothing, what
ever. in that plank that appeals to
even the credulous man.
Democrats are continually harpinE
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31
rhc Fnrmcr anna ms NLnn.

The Bryanocracy Is making a great
play for the farmer vote by repre-
scnting itself TO be the great and only
friend Of the farmer. But like all
other Bryanocratic gallery poses,
those wheedling words are put forth
only to cover M that party's real at
tltude toward the farmer. BryanoC-
racy wants the farmers dollars and
the farmers votes; after those are
forthcoming the farmer can go back
into his fields.
one of the biggest advantages Of
modern times the government can
provide for the farmer Is free rural
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31
What 10 Democrats Promisc?

From the fact that the Democratic
party in state convention assembled
has adopted what it calls its platform,
the people have the right to know
just what it promises in that plat
form.
1t promises to disfranchise the col
ored voters. that is to say. take the
right OF citizenship from them. There
are no Ifs nor ands about it. 1t is
so plain and so pronounced none need
misunderstood.
1t promises to be Jeffersonian and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31
THE DAILY TELEGRAM
FRIDAY. JULY 81. 1908.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Election November 8, 1908.
NATIONAL TICKET.
Tor President.
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
Ohio.
For Vice-President.
JAMES s. SHERMAN.
New York.

CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
For Congress.
WILLIAM P. HUBBARD.
ohio County.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31
STATE TICKET.


For Governor.
CHARLES W. sWIsHER.
Marion County.
For Secretary Of State.
STUART F. REED.
Harrison County.
For State Superintendent of Schools
NJ. P. SHAWKEY.
Kanawha County.
For Attorney General.
WILLIAM G. CoNLEY.
Preston County.
For Auditor.
JOHN SHERMAN DARsT.
Jackson County.
For Treasurer.
q. l.. LONG.
Mcdowell County.
For Judges of Supreme Court.
IRA E. ROBINSON.
Taylor County.
w. N. MILLER.
Wood County.
L. J. WILLIAMS.
Greenbrier County.
HARRISON COUNTY TICKET.
For House of Delegates.
CHARLES M. HART.
MARCUS L. RIBLETT.
For Clerk of County Court.
HOWARD NJ. GORE. \
For Clerk of Circuit Court.
/. WADE COLEMAN.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
WILL E. MORRIS.
For Sheriff.
]. 3. BARTLETT.
For County Commissioners. 4
JOHN B. sTRoTHER.
For Assessor.
ERNEST L. PIGoTT.
For County Surveyor.
CHARLES C. FITTRo.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31

Bryan says he does not take much
stock IN mergers, yet he effected one
OF the most notorious and, what viii
soon be. most eXaspcrating mergers
IN the country when he combined
himself with the other kind OF talk
Ing machine.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31

TO none" and in the next they at
tempt to reserve all rights for the
exclusive benefit of members of the
Democratic party. And some of
them actually think they can fool a
majority Of the American voters with
such stun!
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31
SENATORIAL TICKET

For State Senate.
CHARLES G.. COLEMAN.
Harrison County.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-31

The Democrats in one hrath yell
equal rights to all: special privileges
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
W. &. T U. Notes

During the year 1907 the National
Flower Mission department has distrib-
uted more than l.ol2,898 bouquets. 5o,-
568 growing plants. 524.548 text cards,
l,025,568 pages Of Flower Mission Liter
ature. AZ, 50 tumblers and jars Of jelly
and preserves. $3.50 bushels Of fruit and
vegetables and 81 252 articles of cloth
ing; 225o99 visits have been made to
the poor and sick. besides 2.o65 to pub
lie Institutions, while AIS drives and
outings have been given poor children. in
valids and other worthy ones; l6,6o2
Flower Mission meetings are reported,
1882 being held in institutions
Red Letter Gay. June 9, WAS generally
observed, Ohio reporting $50 meetings
Through the efforts of this department
6,99z pledges have been signed and $685.
z28.z5 have been used IN maintaining
and extening its good work. Prizes OF
literature and text cards amounting to
SIS for Kansas, So for Arizona and So
for North Carolina for secpr;ng the high
est pro rsts per cent y FTes fypm To-
cal unions.
The honor roll is:' Largest number Of
bouquets, New York; growing plants,
California; text cards, Massachusetts;
pledges, Indiana department meetings,
New York; visits to sick, poor and affllct-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23

young Spiritualist and former candidate
for governor on the socialist ticket was
the next speaker. He dwelt quite at
length on the womans suffrage phase of
the question and assailed monopolles
and trusts right and left II is evident
that his control got mixed a little on the
dates for the occasion. He so took
fail out Of the liquor traffic and hoped
that the great wave Of reform that is fast
spreading over the country would event
ually result IN its downfall Mr. Sprague
gave few messages. after which the
meeting came TO close
In the evening the hall was packed 10
its fullest capacity and { W. Sprague oc-
cupec lie platform with lengthy ad-
dress. in which he showed that many of
the brishtest minds IN the various cenom-
nations of the land we're IN harmony with
Spirtuallsm. going so far as 10 claim that
John Wesley. the founder of Methodsm,
was Spirituallst and medium and Civ
ing extracts from Wesley's own writings
to prove it. At the close of his address
Mrs. Sprague gave number of readings
or tests which set many to thinking,
During the meetings an organization
was perfected, to be known as the Bed-
Society for the investigation of Spiritual
ism. with membership of about twenty
five. The officers of the local organiza-
ton are as follows: A B. Spinney, pres
ident; r B. Cowes, vice president; Mrs.
A. E. Weter, secretary; Mrs E. R. Weter,
treasurer; the directors being Mrs. A. B.
Splnnsy. D A. Zlmmer and Mrs. Eliza
beth Shaw.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23

While in Foster & Rltter's store the
other day, the attention OF our reporter
was called to the model show room which
they have arranged on the second floor
Of their furniture store, where they now
display the largest and most complete
lire Of undertaking goods ever shown in
this county. TITS is indeed the finishing
touch to their model store which they
have made since they came here showing
the people Of Beldlng the up-to-date city
methods Of doing business. As an evil
dence Of this fact. their business has dou-
bed since they came here, showing that
prices and a square deal with up-to-date
methods have won the confidence OF the
people.
The display room is finished in white
and gold and numerous beautiful caskets
are displayed in various colors and de-
signs on specially constructed appliances
for that purpose. The floor is covered
with rugs and furs used in connection
with the business. This room can also be
converted into a chapel, where services
can be held, it easily seating seventy-fve
people.
Both Mr., Foster and Mr.. Ritter are
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23

gentlemen Of high standing and compe-
teEt in the hne Of funeral conducting and
embalming, having learned the business
from the bottom up, and thereby attain
ing their present ability.
During Mr.. Ritter's absence in the west
last year he was located in Los Angeles,
Cal, and while there was employed in
one Of the largest undertaking establish
ments in the west and his experience
there gives him skill and confidence, as
the following letter OF Endorsement from
his former employers testifes.
ITO the Profession: We desire hereby
TO express our confidence in the bearer,
Mr., Morrell (. Ritter, as a perfectly hon.
est and faithful workman He is an ac-
complished embalmer and casket trimmer
having done our best work for the last
nine months. We are pleased to commend
him and his work. Everything has been
to our entire satisfaction. Mr. Ritter is
fully capable Of doing any Of the work
connected with the best grade in the un-
dertakers' profession, as we have learned
by his efficient work with us We hearth
ly recommend him anywhere and wish
him the fullest success.
Very sincerely,
Pierce Bros,
Los Angeles, Cal"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
THE GRIDLEY CLUB

Special Train Secured-AnDuaI Ban
quet from ses TO be a big one
The annual banquet of the Grdley Re-
publican club will be pulled off next week
IN lonia and arrangements are being
made by President Fred Kidd to make it
one Of the best in the history OF its organ
Ization.
Republicans and members of other
parties as well. in this part os the country
are planning to 60 in full force and enjoy
the annual function. A fine list Of speak
ers have been engaged and the programe
will be of national Importance What the
people will have to say will attract atten-
ton throughout this country for lonia
county will lead in firing the first gun Of
the campaign.
"Belding will be represented" says
F. A. Washburn. in letter to the presi-
dent. 1--WE will take the matter OF a
special up with the railroad with you. ard
| believe the united effort will bring about
good results. | bel-va the gridley club
mas done great wo', for the republican
party in lonia COZ Is. 1t enables people
to come in touch nth one another once a
year, and the better acquainted we are
the better. Further than that it brings
out the young men. and that, to my mind
is the best part Of it"
A special train has been secured to re-
turn here and to Smyrna after the ban
quet. The crowd will leave for Iona on
the regular train at ASS p. m. which
will give ample time there for members to
vote for their candidates for president
and secretary. The following nominations
nave been made:
For presdent-Fred Pitt. Orleans
Harry Mattison, Ronald; Ernest Nash,
Campbell; John Butler, DANNY; and Chas
A Ireland, lona.
For secretary-Frank Daniels, Keene
Jay Diamond, Lake ODESSA; Ed, Thomp-
son, lohla; Mark Hoppough Smyrna; G
W. Moulton, Beding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
John l.. Lloyh Dead.

A telegram from E c. Lloyd to his
wife yesterday conveyed the sad intelli-
gence that his father, John L. Lloyd was
dead at his home in Westehester, Penn.
Mr. Lloyd was former resident here and
was the first engineer in Belding Bros. &
Cos silk mill. position he held until bis
health failed him.
He was z8 years old and was born in
Lisbon, Pennsylvania, and came to Michi-
gan in very early day, having been a
resident Of this city about 4 years and
loved and respected by all who knew him.
E. c. Lloyd was called to Westchester
last week on account Of his fathers ill
ness. The old gentleman visited here
last summer. He leaves besides his wife
four sons and two daughters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
Happily United.

At the home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. H. H. Ostrander Of this city at
two o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. Janu-
airy 22nd, in the presence of the immedi-
ate relatives, Rev. G. F Craig spoke the
words that happily united in matrimony
Miss Francis Ostrander and Frank Smith,
two of Belongs highly esteemed young
people. The happy couple we're attended
by Elnor and Leila Ostrander. brother and
sister of the bride The house was lastly
decorated for the occasion and a sumptu-
Gus dinner followed the ceremony. The
happy couple left on the 5:22 train for
Big Rapids where they will reside for the
present TIE Banner joins their many
I lends in extending congratulations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
HAVE FORMED
A SOCIETY
State Spiritualists Held Mass
Meetings Here
G.. y II. Hall Scene Of Much Interest
saturday Night and Sunday-
Tests Were Given

Last Saturday night and all day SUM-
Spirtualists. of which there seems to be
quite a number. Through the instru-
mentality of DR.. A. B Spinney of the
sanltarum, the State Spirtualists asso-
citation officers came to this city and held
a number of meetings in the interest Of
that belief. The officers Of the state as
soclation who were present and took an
active part in the meetings were as fol-
lows: President c. Andre of Grand
Rapids; vice president, E. w. Sprague
and wife of Detroit; secretary, Mrs. EN-
ma Hoyt Of Battle Creek. and James E.
Walker Of Grand r ipds. who is making
quite a campaign throughout the state in
the interest of Spiritualism.
The first meeting was held at the G.
A. R hall Saturday night and was largely
attended. addresses being made by DR.
A. B Spinney in behalf Of the local Spir-
itualists. in which he welcomed the state
officers to the city. President Andre
responded in few we'll chosen words
E. w. Sprague also gave an interesting
talk on the subject at issue and Mrs
Sprague gave few tests from msdi-
umlstic standpoint.
Sunday morning found another inter-
ested audience and addresses were made
10y various msmbers OF the state society
and messages given. At 2;5o the third
meeting was held and the hall was filled
almost to its capacity. At this meeting
Or Spinney gave very interesting ad-
dress on the subjec: The Brotherhood Of
Man taking his text from the passage
of Scripture. Am my brothers keeper
The doctor dwelt at length upon the beau
ties of spiritual communication and spoke
of the doctrines of Spiritualism as being
most in accord with the upbuilding and
uoliftlng of mankind He upbraided
women for their cruelty to their sex in
the hour Of trouble and said that Spirit
uaism looked to the day when the word
male should be stricken from the laws
relative to voting and women and men
could vote at the polls together. He out
lined the results that could be obtained by
giving the gentler sex the ballot and ar
raigned the government for licensing
t,affic which meant the destruction of
manhood. the debauchng of women and
the destroying Of homes.
James E. Walker of Grand Rapids. a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
capt. r y. stevens Dead

Capt. T. N. Stevens, for AZ years a
rssident Of Montoam county and for many
years et Stanton, died Monday and was
turieo at Greenville Wednesday He
was register of deeds | 2 years and for
more than 40 years owned the county
abstract office. he served three years
n the Civil war, bang captain Of the 28th
Minnesota Volunte. S He leaves a wild
~ and three daughters, Mrs. C. S.
Barnes Of this city beng one of them
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
A Nj u 5 f NJ E N T S

J. Z. Rockwellis New Sunny South
company. which will appear in the Beld-
ing opera house Thursday evening, Jan.
30, is a colored organization throughout.
1t is unique in its size, quality and vocal
superiority. Ripe judgment and ability
have been displayed upon the present of
fering, with the result that body Of en-
tertalners have been gathered together
that well nigh reaches perfection in its
particular line The company is ore Of
the largest Of its kind. being composed of
twenty-five colored people picked from
the cream Of the profession, and it is as
near perfection as years Of practical ex-
perience can make it. The program con-
sists Of characteristic music, solos, quar-
tettes, choruses. all peculiar to the negro
in Dixie Land, presented by real negroes
OF the cultured and educated class. The
high class solo concert band which ac-
companies the organization will head the
"Koon" town parade at noon. Seats are
now on sale at Hotel Beldng. Prices
are 25, SIS and soc.
Coming attractions are: "Hoosier
Girl" Belle Of Japan King Goo Goo, .
Quincy Adams Sawyer" "Prinzles
Mammoth Mlnstrels." Lyman n. Howe. "
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
X. y A.

A public installation of officers of the
Royal Neighhors of America was held al
Woodman hall on last Friday evening
with an attendance of sixty members.
The officers were duly installed by
Mrs. Mark Tuck as installing officer, as
sisted by Miss Jessie Smith as Marsha
and the work and drill was especially fine
A literary and musical program was also
carried out which was very interesting in.
deed. Mrs. John Emmons. retiring oracle
gave fine address of welcome Rev. N.
J. Myers offered the invocation and also
gave short but excellent address. Miss
Green the oracle elect. made most hap
py ana profitable speech while thanking
the members FOR the confidence reposed
in electng her to the chair. She spoke OF
the order as representing the principles OF
The Good Samaritan: Of its influence IN
uplifting humanity and in its tendency
toward making the world better. She
hoped the members would take on new
ife and courage and assist in making the
order here an interesting and successful
one for the coming year Others on the
program were Mayor Bricker. DR.. E. w.
Little. Mr.. and Mrs. James Morgan and
Aft. Eckert piano, violin and cello; Carrie
Doyle, Mrs. Caverley, VIM. Price, Merl
Stall and Louisa Parks. the two latter in
vocal solos.
Miss Green, the newly installed Oracle,
has been in the employ Of the Richardson
Silk Co as spooer for the past 8
years; loyal member of the r. N. A..
eight years and she is also member Of
The Disciple church which was organized
here about five years ago. Refreshments
we're served at the close of the meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
EARL WILSON G. co.

ed, New York; to institutions. New York;
drives and outings, New York; jellies, ETC.,
New York; garments. Colorado; Flower
Mission literature. Kansas; June meet
ings, Ohio; service in institutions. New
Jersey; money expended, Missouri Miss
Leila M. Sewall in The Union Signal
Although some Of the women of fashion
have lost both in general tone and culture
and in dignity of character. | find women
leading nobler and better lives. filling
larger and higher places. enjoying the up
per air of thought where they used to
rest upon the very soil of domestic care
and detail So the community gains. al
though one class loses. Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-23
TWO TRAINS LESS
Pere Marquette Cuts service-N Might
and Morning Trains Pulled on

Pere Marquette Cuts Servfce-N Night
and Morning Trains Pulled on
A new change in the Pere Marquette
train schedule went into effect on Sunday
last and two very much priced trains on
the Howard City division have been taken
off, the 6:45 train in the morning, which
enabled our citizens to visit Detroit at an
early hour and return the same day. and
the o.: o train at night which brought
our people back from the eastern portion
Of the state in the evening.
As result of this change. those who
iesire to go east must wait until lo:40
A. m. and il they desire to get back on
the same day they must return on train
which reaches here at 5:23. Persons
having business at the county seat must
either rush through with the same or take
a part of two days to accomplish it.
We are led to believe that Belding, with
its great manufacturing interests and
large number of out of town employees,
furnishes the Pere Marquette as large
volume of business as any of the cities
along its line and is entitled to the very
best service.
The advent of another road in this city
would doubtless do much to swing this
company back into line and put them in a
position to look after the interests OF our
shippers and travellers in the best possible
manner. The Banner would hereby sug-
gest that the Beding Business Mems as
socatlon at their earliest possible oppor-
tunity take the matter up with the Grand
Trunk people and see if they cannot be
prevailed upon to extend their line of the
T. S. & M. railroad to this city. Our
bright hopes for electric service have
been dashed to earth SO often that we
cannot look with hope to that source any
longer. and it is certain that something
ought to be done to let the p. M. r. r
know that Belding is on the map ard pro-
poses TO stay there.