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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
SCORES LEWIS
Accuses His Opponent of PoIit-
icaI Insincerity.
CRITICISES HIS RECORD
Declares He Has Favored Socialistic
Doctrines.
APPEALS TO CoL0RED VOTERS
Commissioner Capers, Ex-senator
Butler and T. c. Noyes Also Ad-
dress Rockville Meeting.
APPEALS TO C0LORED VOTERS
special From a STAFF Correspondent.

Special From STAFF Correspondent
ROCKVILLE. Md. October a.-Placing
all the responsibility for injecting per-
sonalities into the congressional cam
paign In the sixth Maryland district upon
David j. Lewis. democratic candidate,
Representative George A. Pearre candi-
date for reelection on the republican
ticket. in a speech lasting nearly two
hours here last night fatty charged his
opponent with insincerity and then pro-
ceeded to lay bare his record.
The republican meeting in the court
house was rousng one and was attend
ed by democrats as well as republicans.
Tom Dawson presided, and Col.
Pearre started things going. Then came
John G. Capers. commissioner of in
ternal revenue: ex-senator Marion But
Ter of North Carolina and Thomas c.
Noyes
AS the speechmaking continued the en-
thusiasm of the republicans went higher
and when Mr.. Noyes closed there was a
regular ovation.
Some of the things Col Pearre had up
his sleeve and sprung last night were a
great surprise to both democrats and re-
publ1cans who had not heard the rep
resentative's' arguments in this campaign
Monopoly of Office.
Il wouldn't indulge in personalities in
this campaign" said Col. Pearre, IF my
alleged democratic opponent had not done
so first and forced me into it. In his
platform and in his speech to the dis
trict democratic convention he charged
me with monopolizing the Office of con-
gressman-in other words, of being an
of1icehold!ng trust. He has declared in his
speeches all through this county that it
IS unconstitutional for a man to serve
more than one term in Congress-
WHO ever heard of anything so ridicu-
ious? Do | have to answer such trash.
such balderdash as that? No, Of course
not. for even the most partisan of demo-
Gratis don't take any stock in such talk.
tie failed to say that ia representatives
In this state have served more than one
term. and how about such men as John
Sharp Williams of Mississippi? I suppose
1t has been unconstitutional for him to
remain In Congress as long as he has.
10 support his charge that his opponent
was tnsincere. Col. Pearre asserted that
while publicly pretending it was uncon-
st1tutfonal for man to serve more than
one term in Congress. Mr. Lewis had
privately said the right way to secure the
pest sort OF representative was to elect
good man and keep him in training by
rejecting him as long as te would take
the Office
II can produce evidence of reputable
citizens to prove what l say" declared he.
Aren't you ashamed to have such a can
didate?' he asked. turning toward some
OF the democrats In the audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
Col. Pearre Confident.

Before the meeting in the courthouse
Col. Pearre was entertained at dinner
by Postmaster Veirs at the Montgomery
County Country Club. Col. Pearre Is
perfectly confident of rolling up as big a
majority as he did two years ago. II not
larger. He believes that in Mr.. Lewis he
has an opponent who is not worthy Of his
STEEL and that all he has to do is to
tell the voters what ne believes to be
true concerning the political faith of Mr.
Lewis in order to bring about his over
whelming defeat at the polls. D. A. c.
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Doctrines Favored nv Lewis

why doesn't Mr.. Lewis talk to Won
about some of his pet theories. for he
out-Bryans Bryan? Why doesn't he dis
cuss government ownership of railways,
OF the insurance business and other So
cialistic dreams Of his? II he did that
republicans and democrats would know
how to vote in this campaign
There is one question I want to ask
you democrats. What are the politics of
David ]. Lewis? 1 want to say on that
point that when I was running for states
attorney In 1905. he campaigned with
me as republican. Later he became
populist, and then a Bryan man"
Col. Pearre then fired the biggest shot
OF his speech He took out of his pocket
a copy of Senate bill 1910, first session,
Fffty-sixth Congress. introduced by SEN
ator Pettigrew. which was measure for
the acquisition by the government OF all
interstate and territorial railroads. That
measure, he declared, was introduced in
the Senate at the request Of Mr.. Lewis.
and to prove his assertion he produced
copy of a Senate document, accompany
ing the bill, and entitled, IAN Argumen
by David ]. Lewis of Cumberland Md"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
"BROMO QUININE,

Only One "BROMO QUININE,
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QC1NINE. Look
for the signature OF f. ". GROVE Used the
World orer to Cure a Cold In One Day. 1be.
cc9-f-D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-09
Colored Voters Captured.

Mr.. Dawson introduced Mr.. Moves as
the Long Tom the biggest republican
gun of them ALL" After briefly reviewing
the dismal career of democracy" as he
described it. and the brilliant record of
the republican party Mr.. Noyes urged
every republican to stand by Col. Pearre
The only good thing I have ever heard
about Mr.. Lewis he said lis that he
was once the law partner of Col. Pearre"
When the laughter that this sally
brought forth had died away Mr.. Noyes
said he wanted to speak about a family
matter and turned his attention to his
colored hearers. He hadn't gone very
far with a discussion of the democratic
attitude toward the colored people before
he had his colored auditors aroused to a
high pitch OF enthusiasm for Taft and
Doo rre
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Appeal to Colored Voters.

Col. Pearre devoted a good part of his
time to speaking directly to the colored
men in the courtroom. There was q lot
OF them. and they were intensely inter-
ested in everything that went on When
he told them that Lewis had voted for
the disfranchisemer: amendment to the
state constitution. and then asked them
II they would vote for such a man, there
was unanimous NO" from their side.
And when he declared that Lewis had
voted for the Jim Crow" law there were
ominous murmurs Of dissatisfaction.
The republican candidate closed his fiery
speech by ridiculing the claims Of his on
ponent. especially that he would carry
montgomery county by 100. Allegany
county by LOO. and would reduce the re-
publican majority in Garrett county to
800.
When the election Is over" he de-
ciared: 1T Will be seen that l have car
ried Garrett by 1000. Allegany by 800.
Washington by nearly LOCO Frederick hv
1,I0O and Montgomery-well that rests Is
with you. and If you will repeat the ma
Jorlty OF 81! you gave me two years ago.
why We will carry the sixth district for
Taft by 1000
Mr.. Lewis says he will get the miners.
votes. When get up into Allegany coun-
" l will ask the miners to ask Mr. Lewis
whether he Is in favor Of taking the duty
on coal. and then we will see who gets
the mipers' votes.'
Mr.. Capers spoke for about ten minutes
urging the voters of Montgomery county
not only to vote for Taft and Sherman.
but to make sure that they helped to keen
a republican majority in the House Of
Representatives by voting to re-elect Rem
resentative Pearre
Mr.. Butler explained why he had be-
come a republican after having been
Cleveland and a Bryan democrat He
said 1t was because the democratic party
had failed to keep it's promises and be-
cause Mr.. Bryan's issues were constantly
changing and were Visionary
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01
POWER OF THE PRESS.

at Is not from the imprisoned lips of
the distinguished speakers whose elo-
qucnCe will draw crowds to the hustingS,
that the citizens of Missouri will most
certainly gather correct understanding Of
what Democracy has done for their State,
and what its continuance in power Will
assure in the future. That story can b.
told best by the Democratic press. and
the editor, far more certainly than the
orator, can inform and convince the
voter. In every campaign of education
the burden of the work falls to the
press, and it Is so In this campaign of
1905 in Missouri, The Democratic news
papers must instruct the people about
The honest and faithful service of thCir
party, about Its high aims and laudable
purposes.
with the Republican party conducting
a campaign of cant and hypocrisy, with
It's candidates committed to IA programme
ocratic newspaper has an exceptional OPP
portunity for aggressive Journalism. 1t
Is an opportunity that particularly calls
for vigorous work by what we are in the
habit of ierming the country press, the
daily of the smaller towns and the coun-
ty weekly. Fortunately, the men who
direct these papers, the men who sit
about these tables tonight, are accom-
plshed, brilliant and courageous. Of
course, the metropolitan daily can give
help, and The Republic, sending more
than three-quarters of "a million copies
of its varioys editions to Missouri read
crs every week, will strive hard to do its
share of the work. But after all is
said the great responsibility rests on the
country press.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01
UNITED MILITANT DEMOCRACY.

"rhe high personal character, the
deep sympathy with oppressed and over
burdened humanity, the sincere and ar
dent patriotism of the great leader TO
whom We have given our presidential
nomination for the third time, no friend
has ever DOUBTED, no political opponent
Will dare impeach IL Is true, We have
had our differences In the past, diifer-
ences over economic issues which have
estlungcd some Democrats, but these
differences are now buried, and the Dem
ocratic party is again united, with Its
Parker, its Olney, its Francis, its Wat
terson and other leaders who were allen
ated a dozen years ago now earnest and
enthusiastic supporters of the great
Commoner of Nebraska These condi-
tions, gentlemen, justify us in recalling
the significant fact that Democracy
united and harmonious has never yet
been beaten,
"The fight in Missouri this year is on
lines that should arouse the enthusiasm
and stir the energy Of every Democratic
editor The issues invite the active In
ter, It and highest endcavor of every man
who feels the fervor of the true Demo-
cratic spirit, Missouri is battling to hold
its own this year on a record that In IL
self constitutes the issues of the cam
paign, For that record of efficient public
service no Democrat need offer cNplana-
Ftft,tt-rrr- rrr,ti1c -;ruufugy,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01
COUNTRY PRESS THE
REAL EDUCATOR.
Charles W. Knapp Exploits Its
Value in Matters of Public
Policy, Particularly in
Political Campaigns.

Charles w. Knapp. editor Of The Re
public. In his welcoming address at the
dinner, said:
"The pleasing duty has come TO me TO
tender welcome To this splendid assembly
OF fighting Democrats, and am graft
he'd that 1 can extend felicitations to the
Democratic editors OF Missouri on the
ardor and hopefulness with which they
are supporting their party's cause. The
stimulating enthusiasm which has char
acterized their meeting today Is encour-
aging augury OF coming victory. II fore
shadows a great Democratic triumph
for Missouri IN the November election.
Omitted and aggressive, the Democrat
ic press of Missouri fitingly typifies the
militant party for which IL speaks. Its
own unity and accord certify to the spirit
of harmony which has brought all fac
tions back into one fold, harmony no
Internal dissenslons disturbs, and they
confirm the confidence which clean past
record and n progressive future policy
inspire In the heart of every Democrat.
| appreciate the opportunity | am afford
ed, therefore, to congratulate my CO.
workers In a great cause on the splendid
ticket and the admirable platform we
are privileged to present to the voters OF
Missouri In this campaign.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01
DEMOCRATIC EDITORS ARE FIGHT
ERS.

mo one who is acquainted with the
Democratic press of Missouri. no one
who knows the Democratic editors of
this State, will doubt for a moment their
ability or their willingness to fully meet
all their responsibilities. No state in the
Union can show such list of fighting
editors as the roster of this ASSOCIATION
will disclose, and when the returns are
counted in November 1t will be found
Missouris Democratic editors have done
their political fighting to good purpose.
But there is another and a higher OBJ
legation which every self-respecting editor
will place above his political responsible
ty. 1t is the obligation of public duty,
which must always rank above the de-
mands or craftsmanship. 1t is the obliga-
ton which rises on the call of conscience,
an obligation which every worker for
the press, be he editor or reporter, must
recognize as the paramount law. No
measure of political zeal should ever
lead either reporter or editor to forget
his moral scruples, and the newspaper In
which the reign of conscience Is always
evident is, of necessity. the true exem
plar of the real nobility of journalism.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01
Voted Against the Railroads.

L made the minority report and led
the fight against an Appropriation oil
millions of dollars IN land and money
to be gwen to the two great railroad
companies entering the City OF wash
ingtun 10 ald them in building de-
pots and eleyating their tracks. And,
though defeated At hrSt, It was due
10 the hight | led that IN the end we
reduced the appropriation a million
dollars and gave the present magni.
hcent Union Station to the Iity OF
Washington. Had Mr.. Hadley made
such tight IN any representative
body he would now be posing as
builder ut the station and Calling up
ON the public tn erect his monument
IN the place ii adorn>.
Il made the minority report ana
led the fight against the bill nereas-
ing the capitalization of the WASH
ington Gas Light Company Nine
million dollars, without any cores
ponding benefit to the people oil tha'
city. and. notwithstanding II Was d
Republican Congress and the measure
supported by every Republican but
one upon the committee, 1t was de-
fcatcd.
when | went upon the Committee
on Post Offices and Post Roads the
Government was appropuailng ABOUT
S25oooo for rural Tree delivery, l
served six years on that committee.
a portion OF the time member OF
the subcommittee that framed the
greatest appropriation bill that comes
before Congress, and during my SER
vice the rural free delivery grew
from handful OF carriers to an army
and the appropriation ior that service
from S2so,ooo to more than $4,000
600. ! did my part IN GIVING 10 l"T
farmers of Missouri and the United
States the benefit oi a daily mail
and every traveller over Missouri
roads may find a monument to tha'
work in the humble boxes before ev-
cry farmers house.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01
FORGERY.
Letter of Cleveland on Taft,
Circulated by Republican
Committee, Proven
to be a Fake.

New York, Sept. 25.-The alleged post
humous letter OF Grover Cleveland, in
dorsing Taft, the Republican candidate
for the presidency. published throughout
the country on August 30. 10 now declared
by Mrs. Cleveland and F. s. Hastings,
executor Of the Cleveland estate, to be
a forgery.
Much comfort was derived from the
publication of the story by the Repub-
ilcan National Committee. which saw
to It that the alleged utterances Of the
man who was twice elected to the presi-
dency on the Democratic ticket were
the country, the object being to make
II appear that Mr.. Cleveland, up to the
hour Of his death, was opposed to Mr.
Bryan and the Democratic party a. II
exists.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01

Today. the New York Times. which
~ shed in good faith what purported
10 l. the last political utterances of Mr..
4 laveland. received a letter from F. S.
Hastings. executor OF Mr.. Cleveland's
estate, which, after referring to the ar
ticle published and an interview on the
subject. printed on September %, says:
1 nov desire to say that there has
since come TO my knowledge evidence"
which leaves in my mind no doubt that
the said article was not written nor
signed by MIR. Cleveland, and, therefore,
is, in my opinion. no longer entitled to
credit as his production.
Mrs. Cleveland. in my judgment, was
right in regarding II a forgery. when
she positively declared to us since its
publications: 81 do not believe 1t is gen.
uine" |. therefore. hasten to inform
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01

that floor as a Republican Represen-
talive? | voted for an amendment
TO that bill to put on the free list
every article manufactured by a trust.
Every Republican IN Congress voted
against 1t, as Mr.. Hadley would have
done had he stood on that floor as a
Missouri Representative.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01
MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD.

LET us resolve, therefore, to keep our
politics within the lines of truth, to fear
lessly attack evil no matter what party
mask 1t may hide behind, to uphold the
law whether It's enforcement means en-
barrassment or advantage In our politi-
cal alliances. These standards faithfully
preserved, the highest reward that can
come to a newspaper from a political
victory Is assured. 1t Is the strengthened
confidence of subscribers who respect,
even when they disagree with, the news
paper they read.
''In this spirit let us unite. fellow
Democrats, to give Bryan and Kern,
Cowherd and Painter, with their associ-
ates on our ticket, an old-time Missouri
majority. Let us exhaust every energy
we can command, exert our best en-
deavors, to make the victory of 1908 q
monument to the vigorous aggressyeness
Of Missouri's splendid Democratic press
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-10-01

YOU OF my conclusion regarding the ar
ticIe and beg 70 express the hope and
belief that you will promptly give to this
communication the same degree Of prom
inence in the Times that was given to
the statement made by me in your issue
of September q. Yours, respectfully,
+. S. HASTINGS.
The Times received a letter from Mrs.
Cleveland several days after publication
of the alleged letter rejecting on Mr..
BRYAN and the Democratic party, In
which she expressed doubts as TO the
genuineness of the article. An investi-
CATION was Immediately started. with
the result that'both Mrs. Cleveland and
Mr.. Hastings now repudiate the article
as the product Of the pen of the former
President.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-02-04
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS.

Miss Tunis gave little tea la Il Tues
day for Mrs. Walton FL. DaggeJt, OF
Los Angeles, Cal, who is spending the
winter in the East. Mrs. Daggett will
Ue remembered by many residents of
Morristown as Miss Porter, daughter
of Gen. Fitz John Porter, before her
marriage.
Mrs. James f. Maury has Miss Mar
ion Walker, of Livingston, Staten
Island, staying with her.
1t is understood that Rev. Philemon
Sturges has decided to decline the call
to the chaplaincy of Columbia College.
Judge and Mrs. Charles w. Parker
are at Boldings.
The Literary Lunch Club met at
Mrs. Thomas w. Cauldwell's on We'd
neSday.
Mrs. Wilson S. Bissell has been away
from home for some days.
A play is in rehearsal in which four
of last seasons debutantes and eight
your g gentleman have parts, for per-
formance at the Lyceum sometime be-
tween now and Lent.
Miss Mary Adrain Hall has returned
to her home after an extended visit in
Hartford, Conn.
The Thiele Trio gave a most de-
lightful concert at Miss Dana'S last
Tuesday evening.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-02-04
Here we have a col
lection Of pianos that
astonishes every visitor

We have always prided ourselves
upon holding an immense collection
of instruments; to-day our stock is, if
possible, finer than ever before, con-
tanning, as it does, not only LAUTER
GRAND Pianos, LAUTER SMALL
GRAND Pianos, LAUTER UP
RIGHT Pianos and the LAUTER-
FIUMANA (player-piano) in many
different styles and colors of wood,
but some half dozen ober standard
makes.
It is literally impossible not to be
exactly suited in a piano. here. We
can please every taste in regard to tone,
style of case, wood, ETC., and we can
meet the requirements of every pocket
book in regard TO prices andAterms.
Every instrument that we sell
goes out under a guarantee that pos
itively insures the purchaser. We
give a written warranty that is good
for term of years; in addition, we
agree to EXCHANGE IF NOT
SATISFACTORY after extended trial
in the home.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-02-04

Letters of regret from former May
ors Werts and Quayle, former Vice
Chancellor Pitney and Messrs. J. B.
Vreeland and r.. d. Foote were re-
ceived.
Thomas W. Cauldwell said the occa-
sion marked red letter day for the
town, more than the mere opening of
a building. A court has been provid-
ed as good, if not better, than any in
this section. We shall expect more
from good tools, more dignity, better
service and should be able to get men
who win raise the standard of the JUS
tice court. The aldermen are better
located The old room was a good
one, but it was such climb that it
sometimes took the aldermen half
hour to get their wind after reaching
the room before they could open the
meeting.
He said that the Civic Association
stood for civic betterment and better
ideals and he plead for an efficiency
test in the administration Of town af-
fairs instead of work for political
party alone, as a requisite for office
holding.
George Q. Smith spoke for the Busi-
ness Mems Association and the bnsi-
ness men generally, congratulating The
town On the new building and speak
ing Of the interest of the business men
ia the community, stating that they
are progressive and loyal to the COM
mnnity.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-02-04
The Treble Clet Concert.

The Sunday School rooms of the
South Street Presbyterian Church
were crowded on Monday evening, the
occasion being the third private con-
cert Of the Treble Clef, J. Sebastian
Matthews, conductor. The chorus
singing by the ladies was well rendered
rejecting credit on them as we'll as
the conductor. Two Of the pieces rem
dered were of special interest, The
Unfaithful Sheperdess'' being a com
position Of Mr.. Matthews rendered for
the first time, while sThe Three
Gifts anther composition OF Mr.. Mat
thews being anew four part song dedi-
Gated toythe members Of the club. The
soloists were Mr.. and Mrs. Holden
whose work was well received and Mr..
Doolittle whose tenor solos we're en-
Enthusiastically encored.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-02-04

f. r. Kellogg was,the last speaker
saying that the new building should
embody ideals Of honesty and efficiency
in municipal government, which is
only business affair. The citizens
have been SO busy with their private
affairs that they have considered the
public as the totality of the other per-
sons. They are taking more interest,
however. The first requisite for the
holding of a municipal Office is fitness,
then comes the question of political
Affiliations to certain extent. The
citizen has duties in seeing that fit
men are chosen for the offices, then
has further duty of seeing that they
do their duty.
The room was we'll filled at the eX-
ercises. Besides Mayor Bennell and
Alderman Mowery, Aldermen Arnold,
Day. Meslar, Revere and Taylor were
present, while among the former al
dermen and councilmen of the town
were G. S. Rutan, B. j. Crane, III. A.
Freeman, D. II. Leek,. L. B. Tomp-
kins, e. A. Carrell, J. T. Lines, o. n.
Hughson. J. Scripture, J. F. Belbey,
]. S..Adams, d. M. Compton, 4. A
Vogt.
The new building is of brick, trim
med with limestone corner blocks and
keys over windows and doors. 1t is
two stories high on Speedwell avenue
aud three on Water street, owing to
the slope Of the ground At the cor
ner Is the octagonal tower, twelve
feet across. The dimensions are fifty
six feet on Speedwell avenue and sew