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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-01-16


tons Of net profits are confiscatory No law
can be con6scatory which leaves the owner
of property in full possession with title unim-
paired That provision Of the constitution
which declares that citizen shall not be de-
prlved of life, liberty or property without due
process OF law means what it says, and no
more. 1t comes down to us from Magma
Charta. The vassals wanted to be secured
from arbitrary seizure of person and property
by the lord. The lord wanted similar protec-
ton against the king. The fourteenth amend
ment was simply meant to protect recently
emancipated slaves from arbitrary seizure of
person or property by their recent masters
"There was no idea in the minds Of either
the barons who wrung the charter from King
John or the trainers of the fourteenth amend
ment of anything more than the safeguarding
OF person and property. Profits on business
were not thought of. Those lawyers and
judges who have confused security Of title with
the right to earn money have forgotten the
historic Origin Of the legal maxim
"a system of laws which prevents me from
making profit out of my farm is unjust and
ought to be changed. If the laws are so made
that railroad can not make a reasonable net
profit on its actual invested capital, they are
unjust and should be changed. But in neither
instance is the law confscatory, because pos
session is not disturbed nor its title impaired
~ talked to Mr.. Roosevelt on these sub
Jects, and then I went over with him the f.
nancial situation, my ideas on which I out
lined IN a signed statement in The World a
few days ago.
But in addition to what I said - Mr.. Wat
son continued, ''I told the President this:
$50 far as paper currency is concerned it
IS question of whether the government will
use the national credit for the benefit Of all
the people or whether six thousand national
bankers shall be allowed to use it for their own
exclusive profit.
National bank currency is based upon gov
eminent bonds, and the bonds, of course, rest
upon the power and the wealth Of the nation
Whoever buys the bonds becomes a national
creditor, and when the bondholder is allowed
to issue one hundred dollars in notes against
every one hundred dollars of the bonds, he is
using the nations credit to support his own
notes The bonds are untaxed and the notes
pay no tax, for, while the government collects
a nominal One-half of one per cent tax, it is
well understood that the proceeds of this tax
do not cover the actual expenses of maintain
ing the currency bureau, safeguarding the
bonds, engraving the notes and supervising
the operations of the banks.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-01-16
Profits Both Ways.

Consequently the national banker enjoys
at the public expense the following advan-
tages:
"The 800 invested in bonds bears him in
terest, and this interest is paid in advance.
Thus he has principal and interest working
for him at the same time. Besides, the 800
issued to him in notes brings him compound
interest at the highest legal rate, if 10 more.
Suppose he gets s per cent; then he earns
$50 on each $1,000 Of the notes, which have
cost him nothing. When the government an
tlclpates the interest the national banker has
S. to put out at compound interest to every
dollar actually invested
"When it is remembered that he paws no
tax whatever, and that his investment in the
bonds is insured by the government against
all chance and change, it is easy to realize
what vast advantage he enjoys over other
citizens.
'The bond, Of itself, is a good investment,
because capitalist thereby puts accumula-
tohs where they are guaranteed by the gov
eminent, and where they contribute nothing
toward the expenses of town, county, state or
nation.
GA great nation, the wealthiet in the world
w
wheat and every other commodity essential
to the needs, the comforts and the happiness
of the human race, was told by these national
bankers that the situation could not be re-
heVed until we sent to Europe and got few
sacks full of yellow metal
Actually possessing more substantial
wealth than the cars and steamboats, could
haul, we were told that these commodities
could not be marketed and business restored.
Greenbacks Were All Right.
"Since the foundation of the government
the issuance Of treasury notes has been law
full prerogative which our Presidents have not
~hesltated to exercise Paper notes may be is
sued by the government at any time, and in
any quantity which the government thinks
expedient
Judge Joseph Story was Federalist, lust
as Chief Justice John Marshall was, vet Judge
Story delivered an opinion of the United
States Supreme Court in 1919 in which he
held that note issued by the government was
legal tender for any debt for which the act of
congress made it receivable. This principle
affirmed in 1884 in the case of Juilliard
against Greenman. Therefore, the government
has constitutional authority to issue treasury
notes and to make them legal tender for all
debts whatsoever.
"At this time no act of Congress is needed
(COntinned on Paoo E;vn\
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-01-16
SAYS ROOSEVELT rs "LDEAL HOST'

Washington Dec. 9.-The President is an
ideal host, easy and cordial in his manner He
put at ease, Immediately, even so shy and
awkward man myself. He talks we'll and
he listens well. He knows much and is will
hing to learn more He enjoys your own hui
mor1 if you happen to have any, and it pleases
him to see you enjoy his-and he has good
deal Of it.
[ should say that what impressed me most
is President Roosevelt's sincerity, earnestness
and breadth of human sympathy. His in
terest IN the common people is that of one
who knows what are the struggles and the
hardships of honest poverty, and who would
like to run the government in the interest Of
all rather than of the few
While the President was brought up in the
school Of Hamilton, I shouldn' wonder if, at
bottom, he is more Of Tom Benton Democrat
than he himself is aware of.
Mr.. Watson Tells Just What He Said to the
President.
Especial to The World.)
Washington, Dec. 9-Thomas E. Watson,
of Georgia, politician, student of public af-
fairs, editor and historian, was a guest of
L AOoAoCLt AOOOo0F0lb dt 1uuCu0Ou COudy. NIL
Watsons impressions of the President are
given IN his own words above. What the
President said to him he asked to be excused
from saying, as it would be violation Of
ethics. But Mr.. Watson talked freely of what
he said to the President.
81 told Mr.. Roosevelt said Mr.. Watson,
"that the spectacle Of Federal judges enjoin-
ing State courts breeds condition not con-
ducive to orderly government
II called his attention to the fact that
Oliver Ellsworth, of Massachusetts, in franz
ing the original Judiciary Act of 1889, intro
duced the clause that provides that the con-
stitutionaIity of the statute of any state must
first be passed upon by state court, and can
reach the Federal authorities only by a writ
of error from the State Supreme Court to the
United States Supreme Court. In other words
no Federal judge has jurisdiction over the con
stitutionality of state law except the judges
of the Supreme Court. This law never has
been repealed.
Judicial Accidents
Therefore, such judicial accidents as Judge
Jones, Of Alabama, and Judge Pritchard, of
North Carolina, have acted in plain violation
of the plain letter of the law, in assuming
jurisdiction over cases brought by private cor
porations to test the constitutionality of state
laws.
"Corporation lawyers have pleaded that
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08
c FOR SICK NJ

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervOus p%rOStration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address,, Lynn, Mass.
FOR SALE-5OOO shares Trapper
Gold Mining Company's stock at 10
cents a share. Property located in
the Delaware district east of Carson
City
We are prepared to print your cards
Attractive, neatly printed signs,
Rooms to Let" for sale at this Of
flee cheap.
Livingston's for your liquors.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08
TAFT mi THE TARIFF.

OWING to the fact that the Republican candidate for President is
novice o n the stump perhaps some allowance should be made for bS
numerous lapses from strict accuracy while endeavoing to impress the
rural voters with a sense of his Importance. He cannot be excused
however, or his reckless assertions concerning the tarin After cbaro
ing up the panic Of 93 to the Cleveland administration, which al
full fourteen months before the enactment of the Wilson bill. but which
nevertheless, Mr.. Taft ascrbes tt, the German bedeyiled measuro bo
proceeds o compare the prices Of farm products during the Democrat.
ic administration with the prices of today, and claims credit fr he
high protective tariff.
The fanacy of this sort of argument is exposed at once bv corn,
ing the prices during the Cleveland administration Will hose receivoa
during he existence Of the Morrill, tariff law. There are MANY, mnn
now living in Kansas and Nebraska who readily call 70 n., -.
ume when corn was worth from ten cents to a bit a busbel IN wiz,
being s. low, In fact, that 1t was used instead of coal for fuel II ro.,,v
wasn't worth hauling to market. Then, too the s,uo 49,,
al tarin hogs brought only $195. II the protective tariH is nons,,
Salt Lake Tribune.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

TO A MAN UP A STUMP it looks like the Republicans arr making
q noise like running. Far be it from the Miner to cast any reflections
on this ancient and honrable party. but it does really appear that the
grand old party is in dire straghts.
When it comes to the President of the United States debasing the
dignity of his Office to the extent Of getting in and coaching his parrot
Judge Taft it is bad for the political organization. President Roose-
welt has many admirers both at home ant abroad. He has been regard
ed IS a strong man, a man who stood for the interests Of the people
but he certainly prosttuted his high office when he descended to med
ding, and medding weakly, in a campaign contention.
The country thought better of Mr. Roosevelt than this. 1t believed
he was a man OF higher caHbre 1t is hard to think that Theodore
Roosevelt, President of the United States, is a peanut politician. INT if
looks like 1t. 1t appears evident that Mr.. Taft is nt able to take care
of his own campaign. He has shown himself weak, and Mr.. Roosevelt
probably thinks it necessary ITO come to his rescue. The President is
not a Judge of e judge Tafts physical measure is large but his
mental measure is extremely sman-Bulfrog Miner.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

Seal.
ALFRED CHARTZ, Attorney for
Plaintiff. sw
Date of first publication July IL 1908.
Lake Tahoe Postal cards at the
emporium. All Klnds.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

For your campaign liquors the best
l n the market can be purchased from
A. Livingston the wholesale liquor
dealer. Phone or call at his place OF
business on South Carson street.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08
Der

Bear In mind the box social to be
given by the Epworth League the
night OF election. Further announce
ments will be made.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08
CALL FOR

Miss Fredreka Henchel has finished
an order for baby's wearing apparel,
but having lost the address of the lady
giving the order she cannot deliver
them. Please call for the articles.
FREDREKA HENCHEL.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

FOR RENT-Two furnished house
Keeping rooms to rent-Inquire OF
Mrs. F. Lopez, Alb E Spear Street
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

LiQuors-the best in the market in
any quantity at whole sale prices-at
Livingston's.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

Remember that the pest glass O
beer In town can be purchased al
ELI Barkley's
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

eudwsIser Beer on tap At Ely Bark.
iey's. 10 cents . glass. The finest
summer drink In town.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08
SUM MONS

SUMMONS
IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL COURT
OF THE STATE OF NEVADA,
oRMsBY COUNTY.
OLIVE e. HARPER, PLAINTIFF.
Va
WILLIAM A.. HARPER, DEFENDANT
SUMMONS.
Action brought in the District
Court of the First Judicial District
of the State of Nevada, Ormsby
County, and the complaint fled in
said County in the Office of the Clerk
of said District Court on the Sth day
of July, 1908.
THE STATE OF NEVADA SENDS
GREETING TO WILLIAM A.
HARPER, DEFT.
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
trict Court of the First Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Nevada, Ormshy
County, and answer complaint filed
therein within ten days Exclusive OF
the day of ~service) after the service
on you of this summons if served in
said county, or if served out of said
! County, but within the District,
twenty days; in all other cases forty
days, or judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the
prayer of said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain
the judgpe".. and decree of the Court
for divorce against you, on the ground
that you, defendant, disregarding the
solemnity of your marriage vow, will
fully and without cause and without
and against the consent of plaintiff,
deserted and abandoned plaintiff, and
ever since has and still continues so
to willfully and without cause de-
sert and abandon plaintiff, and to live
separate and apart from her, without
any sufficient cause or reason.
and against her will and without
her concent, all of which matters and
Things will more fully appear by the
complaint on file herein, with a copy
of which you are herewith served,
and which is made part hereof.
And you are hereby notified that
if you fail to answer the complaint,
the said plaintiff will lake the judg-
ment and decree of the Court for the
relief prayed for in the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the Seal
of the District Court of the First
Judicial District of the State of Ne
vada, Ormsby County. this Sth day
of July, 1yLo.
E.. O. PATTERSON,
Clerk.
Seal.
ALFRED CHARTZ, Attorney for
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, of Nebraska.
FOR vlCE-PRESlDENT
JOHN WORTH KERN, of Indiana.
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR
Francis g. Newlands( incumbent, of Washoe County.
FOR CONGRESS
George A. Bartlett Qncumbent), of Nye County.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE
Judge G. F. Talbot Gncumbent), of ormsby County.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
l.. l.. Hudson, of Elko County
Joseph Miller, of Lander County
Charles s. Sprague. of Esmeralda County.
FOR sURvEYoRGENERAL
Charles L. Deadly Qncumbent, of Ormsby County.
FOR REGENTS (Lons Term)
Fred II. Kettle, Of Churchill County.
Frank Williams, of Lincoln County.
FOR REGENT (short Term)
DR.. John J. Sullivan, of Storey County.
FOR DiSTRIST JUDGE, THIRD DISTRICT
Hon. Peter Breen Uncuhbent). Of Eureka County.
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE, FIFTH DISTRICT
Hon. J. p. OBrien Qncumbent), of Nye County.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

A full assortment of trimmed hats
from Fredr1ck's Millinery Parlors
constantly on hand at Mrs. Knowles,
Room IS and IA, Arlington Hotel.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-10-08

Nervous women should profit
by Mrs. BartOn's experience with
Lydia f. Pinkham's Compound.
Mrs. Helen Barton, of 81 Pear
son Street, Chicago, ILL.,, writes to
Mrs. Pinki.am:
Il was all rundown, and on the verge
Of nervous prostration from overwork
and worry, and i'll in bed, when l began
taking Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. After l had taken it a week
commenced to get better. 1 continued
its use, my nervous trouble disappeared,
and l am completely restored to health.
l hope Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound will benefit other women
as it has me-"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12
LATE LOCALS.

Married in HOuston.-A telegram
was received last night by Mrs. Mar
tin Besteiro announcing the mar
riage of her brother, Colonel Wre-
ford, of this city, TO Miss Alice Ora
ham of Houston The wedding was
a quiet home affair taking place at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Graham, at Houston
Heights, yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
L. e. Wreford of this city, mother of
the groom, was the only one of his
relations present. The news was re-
ceived by the host of Mr.. Wreford s
friends in the city with surprise as
none had been informed of his in
tentiOns. The bride is one of Hous-
tons most beautiful and estimable
ladies, while the groom is one of our
city's most popular and promising
young business men. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wreford will remain in Houston sew
eral days before returning to Browns
Vile
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

Brownsville viii take all the rail
roads she can get, but she does not
want them at the expense Of the
friendship OF the St l., B. & NJ That
road has done for Brownsville and
the Lower Rio Grande Valley what no
other road can ever possibly do, and
Brownsville is not yet ready TO desert
and old friend for a new. The Gulf
Coast Line has brought in home-seek-
ers in the past and it is better pre-
pared than ever to continue to bring
them in. What this section needs
more than anything else is publicity.
Acquaint the outside world with the
facts concerning our natural advant-
ages, and they will find it easy to get
here.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We wish to announce that Santa
Claus will make his headquarters at
the Variety Store this Christmas.
A portion of our Xmas goods are
now on display and we invite you to
call and see them. 1t is but short
time until Xmas and a visit to our
store will be OF value TO you towards
suggesting what you must give as
presents. If you fail to see on our
counters the things suitable to your
fancy, ask for the same, we have
them.
We especially invite all the chill
dren to call and see the pretty things.
Boys and girls. write Santa Claus
what you desire Of him and leave let
tiers at the Variety Store. These let
ters viii be published in The Daily
Herald
Watch our space in the papers as
well as our show windows. The Va
riety Store. 11-l2-2t
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12
RAEeAINs IN REAA ESTATE.

100 acre tract , II miles from city
on Central Boulevard Brownsville
L20d * lmuroKen mt Company. canal
northern boundary, 30 acres cleared.
balance timber plenty water, east
j. plated 20 continuation Brownsville
Land and Improvement Company S
townsie.
$50 acres Of land about ten miles
from city. heavily timbered about
- miles from OlmiJo station, tim
ber viii more r5an pay for clearing o.
land. short distance from canal. 9th
er bargains at bargain prices. Z. H.
Goodrich & Son. S-3-tf
The Washington county CTexas)
Farmers Union has adopted resolu-
tons condemning night-riders.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12
LAND BARGAIN.

Fifteen thousand acres in Artesian
aeit on railroad between Yturria and
4ayMondville in lots of five thous-
aud acres, or more, sandy loan. clay
s1bsoil. Sweet surface water, well inn
proved. good timber Ten to twelve
collars per acre. Apply to A. T.
#oodhouse. Raymondville, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

on these matchless November
moonlight nights with musicians
making dulcet sounds to please the
ear; with mockingbirds filing the
fragrant air with song. and flowers
blooming here. there and everywhere
on such nights as these life is sure
~ one glad, sweet song in the Valley
Of the Lower Rio Grande n. B.
This was written last night before
the rain set in
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

We have nothing but pity for those
unhappy North Texans who are eating
corn converted into hominy and call
ing pumpkins vegetables, while down
here in the Valley of the Lower Rio
GraDde we are feasting on juicy
roasting-ears and decorating our Ia
bies with tomatoes. stringbeans,
young onions and lettuce gathered
fresh from the gardens every morn
ing.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12
Amendments:

For Amendment to Sec. 3. Article 7,
of the Constitution relative to
Public Schools ... 25S
Against )
For Amendment to Sec. Is. Article
., of the Constitution relative to
Commissioners precincts ...171
Against 3
For Amendment TO Constitution fix
ing Salary of the Governor at
$4,000 per year .... PAS
Against 10
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

When we wish to be exceedingly
nice and proper. We call it pumpkin
pie" but when we wish to make a
pleasant impression by reminding the
listener Of the god old days of the
long ago, we speak Of it as 'punkin-
pie"-a familiar sound which has a
charm the other can never have.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

If MI. Pierce viii only pay that big
fine imposed at Austin all will be for
given. Those commissions are a long
time coming and the boys need the
money.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

From present indications it seems
that San Antonio wants railroad
down this way-only on the condi-
ton that somebody else builds it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

After all, it seems that Mr.. Pierce
IS not so much OF a desperate as some
people imagined. he went to Austin,
reported at the courthouse, shook
hands with Sheriff Matthews and
even had the forhearance MOTTO shoot
a kodak fend who tried to snapshot
him
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

A fire made a city Of Beeville. Even
dres have their uses. and its's an III
wind indeed that does not blow good
for something or somebody.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

A bridge across the Rio Grande
such as has been talked about, means
an electric line to Point Isabel, and
that viii mean a seaside resort for
all that portion of Mexico from Mon
terey TO Matamoros, to say nothing
of ali the Lower Rio Grande Valley
east of the river.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12

When the President goes over to
africa TO beard a lion in his den
We hope he VIII live to exclaim, in
the language Of a Chicago million
ARE. 4 done it," We would hate to
lose MIN now so far away from home.
beinl as We couldn't do so just be-
fore the election
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-12
JAMESD WELLS
attorney
at Law.

Successor to Powers & Maxan.
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro
Wells, RentfrO & Hicks Wells &
Hicks, Wells, Stayton & Kleberg.
1 buy and sell real estate and
investigate L I'D titles. A com
plete abstraeU of all titles of rec.
ord IN Cameron county, Texas.
Practice in all state and federal
courts, when especially employed.
Land litigation and corporation
practice.