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The Washington times., 1908-06-28
PEARRE'S DEFEAT
DEMOCRATS HOPE
Maryland Republicans Said 10
Oppose His Reelection
TO the House.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, June 2I-Dnruo-
Gratis OF Western Maryland believe
there is a chance Of preventing Col
George A Pearre's return 10 Congress
from the Sixth Congressional district al
the election in November.
For a number of years the Democratic
nomination has gone begging, and avail
able candidates have not been procur-
able, but this year. although the nom
mating convention does not meet uu-I
August %. three men are already sug-
gested as being willing 10 enter the
lists against Colonel Pearre.
These are Edward ". Byron. OF
Washington county; John ". Young. OF
Anegany. and II. Dorsey Etchison- OF
Frederick II IS said that there may be
additional aspirants for the Democratic
nonination by the time the convention
assemblies
Colonel Pearre has served four sec
cessive terms in the House Of Repre-
sentatves. being elected each si1ne by
substantial majorities. IN former. years
the district several times elected Demo
Gratis TO Congress.
Colonel Pearre was renominated early
in the spring. but ny without consider
able opposition il. the various counties
Of the distric-. lie was fought by the
Lowndes faction in his home county OF
Auegany, and this county went against
him by a vote OF nearly three 10 one.
The opposition 10 him in the other couu-
ties was quiet, but quite pronounced
Since the denomination Of Pearre. the
Republican city Of Cumberland, his
no al
by a large ms JOri-y. which is regarded
as significant g Republican disaffectlon
likely to affect the Congressional cleo
ton in NOVEMBER It was observed that
Pearre's denomination did not raise a
ripple OF applause among the masses
Of his party, and there has been no
semblanca Of enthusiasm over the norz-
ination of Taft
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
)6mperS to Urge Plank.
On Democratic Leaders

I'VE are not the least weakened %
said Samuel GOmpers, president OF the
Ameican Federation Of Labor. last night
in prefacing an announcement that he
would leave Washington Thursday for
the Democratic convention at Denver
he is positive that the Democrats viii
incorporate into their platform the de-
msnds Of organized labor relative 20
auti-injunction legislation. However.
Gompers viii take nothing for grant
ed He has called the executive council
OF the Federation 70 meet him in the
convention city. July S. 70 fight for the
plank AS they battle they will cry
aloud that the Republican convention
turned down labor, and II the Demo
Gratis want its vote they must toe the
mark
Gompers expressed surprise at the re-
port that Alton b Parker. Of 1904 fame.
would head the fight against the anti
injunction plank
Not only has Mr. Parker been a very
faithful attorney for the American
Federation Of Labor in some OF its most
important fights against injunctions.
said GOmperS. but when he was on
the bench he rendered a very iIlumiuat-
ing opinion on this subject He called
my attention 10 that opinion on one &C
Should Parker appear before the rsso-
buttons committee to argue against the
plank GOmpers plans 10 answer him
with arguments laid down in this
opinion
Gompers viii stop OF a few hours IN
chicago on his way to Colorado and
~ arrive IN Denver next Sunday.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Keep 1t Before the People.

In large type, thus proclaims Mr..
Bryan in The Commoner at" is
''How the Republican National Con
vention Voted when Required to
Toe the Mark on Reform PROPOSE
tions Submitted by Reformers."
Then follows the damnfng record as
TO the election Of Senator's by the
people; publicity of campaign
funds; physical valuation of rail-
roads; La Follette's platform gen
orally; how Ohio, Taft's home dele
cation voted.
Important as two or three Of
these items are (and trivial as the
last may be- there is only one which
is likely to make the Republican
voter hesitate. That is set forth as
follows:
The plank providing that campaign
managers publish from time 10 tire
during the campaign" the names % g. u
contributors and the amounts con
tributed or promised. and the amour {
and purpose Of all disbursements. an
$50 nays TO "a yeas.
Of course the Democratic party
viii declare for every kind of pub
Lefty. The seeming likelihood, then,
would be that every advantage in
this respect will rest with it and its
nominees.
But surely Judge Taft has not =ac-
rifced his own principle in taking
the Republican nomination. No one
; knows better than Mr.. Bryan that
his the prospective opponent is dis
tinctly in favor of such publicity.
What, then, is the reasonable out
look? Why, that Mr.. Taft win ar
range with his national chairman
for a fulfIlment Of every decla "a
ton from Mr.. Bryan which viii have
any sensible relation to the subject.
In other words, a simple an
nouncement from the Republican
leader, and all the ginger is gone
from Mr.. Bryan's
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

Cleveland can produce out of little
or nothing, after the style of the
magician who blows through the
hole in his plug hat and, presto,
produces baked beans and brown
bread.
1t is shabby enough to ask an am
bassador Who is not only self-re-
specting but who is supposed to
command the respect of everyone
with whom he comes into contact
to accept such salary as, if he has
no wealth of his own, viii enable
him to live in a fat and save the
few dollars he will need for tips on
his way home. 1t is painfully dis
creditable to pay so small a salary
to the Vice President that, notwith-
standing the honorable and histori-
cal possibilities of the office, the
mere nomination for it is lodged
by nearly all the distinguished men
to whom it is offered. But it is pos
itively disgraceful to let an ex-
President of this. the richest and
most powerful nation of all, worry
and suffer through his declining
years
Mr.. Cleveland may not have suf-
fered. He was too brave, too digni-
fed to admit misery if misery had
ever darkened his path But other
ex-Presidents have suffered, and
others may by-and-by unless suita-
bly, provided for.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Doesn't Consider Chanler.

1T seems impossible that the name %
Chanler could be seriously considered. -
said one man today. Why there is ser
iOus doubt fl many OF our minds wheth-
CT he is actually a Democrat or not He
was elected 70 his present office as the
representative OF hybrid organization.
with which dyed-in-the-wooT Demo
Gratis would care 10 have little dealing
We are going to win this time and we
want a really big man as Mr.. Bryan's
running mate"
Pilgrims from the Southland who are
stopping here on their way to Denver
have been questioned closely as TO the
strength OF the opposition TO Organism
in that section Of the country. The &C
ton Of the Georgia convention in refus-
ing to instruct for Bryan has given his
admirers a jolt that they have not taken
much pains To conceal Georgia. as the
Empire STATE of the South, IS believed
to reflect II a great extent the most
advanced Southern sentiment, and party
leaders who are in position 20 judge
Of the trend Of public feeling are being
closely catechized as to how widely dIf-
fused the opinion that seems 10 prevail
in Georgia is spread over other sections
south Of Mason and DixOu's line.
When not comforting with his visitors
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
NO RACE BETTING
AT ROCKVILLE FAIR
Judge Henderson Says Announce
ment TO Contrary Was a
Mistake.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, June 27.-re-
cent announcement that pools would be
sold on the races at the agricultural
fair in August has created q stir
throughout this county The announce
ment was first published as an ad-
vertisement in a New York sporting pa
per. over the signature of the secretary
Of the society. and il now appears TO
have been mistake. which has not
been explained up to the present time
Judge Henderson. Of the circuit court.
has been piled with great many inquiries
from citizens opposed 10 pool selling al
the fair. Last year the court declined
to issue the required special license for
selling pools on the races. and inQuirers
wanted to know the why's and where
fores OF a change Of ruling. if one had
been made
The fact is that pools will not be sold.
unless It is done in violation Of law, for
which the penalty is severe.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
HE KEEPS PROMISE
MADE YEARS AGO
Retired Naval Man Journeys Far
to See South American
Lad Graduated.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. June 2S.-James NJ.
ForsyJhe, L. s. n, retired, journeyed
from ShamOkin. Pa, % this city to
fGlhI a promise he male a little Irish
boy he met at BuenOs Ayres. Argentina.
South America. years ago.
The admiral in 1889 was connected
with TIE South Atlantic squadron. and
firss met Lorenzo p. Garrahan. then six
years Of age. He became fond Of the
lad. ard advised his parents to give him
an education
Four years after. when leaving that
station, FOrsythe promised young Gar
arhan that if he ever was graduated
from any university in the world he
would attend the commencement exer-
cises, If living. GarrSban received his
diploma from the Agricultural College.
at Ohio State University.
Rear Admiral Forsythe displayed as
much pleasure as the recipient Of the
degree Garrahan will return 10 Ar
gentina 10 accept position with his
government.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
TORPEDO VESSELS
FORM NEW FLEET
Commander Gill in Charge-Or-
derS Issued for Sailing of
Auxiliaries.

The torpedo vessels on the Pacific
coast, according TO orders issued by
the Navy Department yesterday. have
been organized into a Pacific torpedo
fleet under the command Of Commander
William A. Gill, commanding officer OF
the Solace. the torpedo supply ship OF
the fleet. The fleet is divided into the
following fiotilias:
First - The Whipple TrUxtun. Hop
kins, and Huh. Second-The Paul
Jones, Berry, Preble, and Stewart
Third-The Lawrence, Farragut, Colds
borough, Rowan. Fox. and Davis. The
Farragut has been temporarily assigned
TO the second flotiua until the PAM
Jones is commissioned
Orders also were issued by the Bureau
of Navigation yesterday fixing the dates
Tor the Salllng or the auxiliaries Of the
Atlantic feet. which will leave san
Francisco before the departure of the
battleships on July L
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Stand by National Party.

They did more than this for the sake
OF harmony The Cummins Republicans
stu stand for advanced legislation
They were disguised when the Chicago
convention voted down the proposal to
make a valuation Of railroads. II had
been their wish 10 have the State make
valuation Of its own railroads; but
they forbore to insert such a declara-
ton IN the platform. lest IL should ac-
centUate the differences between Iowa
and national RepubhCanism. They in
dorsed the progressive work OF the
Iowa Legislature. under Cummins dom
nation, but consented, for the sake OF
harmony. TO omit an Endorsement OF
the Legislatures vigorous work in the
effort 10 further a national movement 10
secure popular election OF Senators. The
national convention having turned down
that proposal. the Iowans were willing
10 rem ain silent concerning their ad-
vOcacy of #
The let result is that the progressives
are in control Of the Iowa campaign.
responsible for its results. They have
given bond to keep the peace. They will
work 10 elect a Republican Leg stature.
because, for one thing they anticipate
that the Legislature now chosen will
have a chance TO choose a Senator af-
ter the retirement Of Allison. and they
believe after what has happened that
there is no doubt II will choose Cum
Minis.
The en- OF Iowa factionaIism seems in
sight, and the necessities Of the nation
al situation have brought il there. Talk
Of Iowa going Democratic was rife az
ter the national convention The state
would have gone Democratic By $1,000
three days after the Chicago cOnven-
tion adjourned. Then came the strange
turn in the tide. and today the Repub-
hcan ticket is as secure in Iowa as in
any State IN the T-Dfo1
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
FIND PREHISTORIC WRITING.

MEXICO CITY. June Z.-An archaic
logical discovery of Importance is re
ported rom EsDinoza del Diabolo, Ter
ritcry Of Ieplc. While exploring a cave
party or scientists discovered hero
gIyphicS upon the VOLS
1t IS thought that they may furnish a.
key TO the history of prehistoric people
who inhabited that part of Mexico.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
WOMAN DELEGATE KILLED.

NEWPORT. r. l.. June 27.-Mrs.
Henry Wynne, Of Maiden, Mass. died
today from injuries received in a
tally-hO accident last night when a
huge coach filled with delegates TO
the convention Of the General Fed
Grafton Of Womens Clubs in Bos-
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
AT THE COMMENCEMENT.

Those girls do me great credit, I
think" declared a lady in the Audience
You are one Of their teachers. I pre-
sumeG"
NO; I'm ssmaker. Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

Bryan's boast that his platform will
be no longer than the Lords prayer
may prompt the country to say, De
liver us from evil"
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

Trust in Houston and Heaven, and
you'll be all right says the Houston
Post is Houston assuming the charac-
ter Of that other place which begins
with ''h?"
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Cunanains Wee Presidency Fight
Means Peace to Iozva Factions
Hostility of Chicago Deega Results iii Giving Gov
ernor Control of State, Which Is Now Safe
in Republican Column.

form. nominate candidates who were
not chosen at the primary. and organ
lie the political machinery Of the party
for the next two years was 70 be held
at Waterloo June "a. There was a
brief and sharp struggle for control.
In which .he Cummius faction won a
complete victory. 1t turned up with a
big majority OF the delegates and with
control OF a comfortable majority OF
the Congressional district caucuses.
The thing that turned the tide so sud
denly in their favor was the wave OF
indignation against the Chicago dele
cation, which swept over the State just
in time TO carry the Cummins people
on its crest 10 the greatest victory they
have ever won in a State convention.
The pretty little city of Waterloo was
indeed a Waterloo for Iowa standpat-
ISM The progressiyes took charge OF
everything They ran the convention
to suit themselves. took over the com
plete control Of the party machinery,
wrote and forced their enemies to &C
cept resolutions vigorously indorslng
Cummins' administration, and. from a
state OF political bankruptcy three
weeks before. raised themselves TO an
estate of such Astounding solveucy that
the entire stock OF visible assets were
carefully distributed over their persons
when they assumed charge Of the con-
vention. They had everything in sight
except the nomination for Senator.
Wanted to Make War.
It was at this juncture that the wise
leadership OF Cummins saved the party
situation The hot-heads would have
adopted resolutions condemning the
Chicago delegation. Some wanted 20
inaEgurate a program OF retaliation,
and 20 prepare 20 knife the State and
Legislative tickets and turn the Sena-
torship to the Democrats. They pointed
out that the standpatters would have
made Just such war on Cummins II
Cummlns had won the Senatorial nomI-
nation
But Cummins and his trusted lieu
tenants would have none OF sucu cOUn-
sells. They declared that their control
must be used 70 strengthen. not %
injure the party. They urged that
both the national and State situation
dictated Cancellation and harmony
They governed themselves accordingly,
and after taking possession Of the sub
stantiaI results Of their victory. abb
stained from any expression or action
which could tend TO widen the breach
The recalcltrants Of Chicago were told
TO 80 in peace. with the strongly i'm
piled advice that il would be good for
their political health 20 sin no more.
Governor Cummins, received by the con-
vention when he appeared before II
with one ovation after another, made a
magnificent speech. in which he pledged
himself and his friends 10 the support
Of Allison and the Republican ticket,
and declared Il would not be their
fault II the old-time Iowa Republican
majority were not again rolled up this
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

The fact that the United States Treas
ury is confronted with deficit con-
einces US that we are at least patriotic.
We are in the same fix.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

When yOu pay more for meats,
eggs. coffee, vegetables, leather, and
cotton, and less for grains, live
stock, milk, butter, wool, bingham,
tobacco, and hay, it is not easy to
see where the housewife finds the
pressure substantially relaxed.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

Campaigns ar" like champagnes-bub-
BILE before. and things normal after
ward.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Bryan'S Home City the Mecca
For Democrats of the Country
Party Leader Busy With Conferences and Drafts of the
Various Planks That WEI Make Up
the Platform.

Mr. Bryan spends most Of his time In
the library or on the spacious porch
working on the sketches OF the party
platform that win be sent 10 Denver II
'is understood shaf while no mention Il
70 be made Of the money question in
the platform, the anti-inJunction views
Of the leaders Of the labor unions are
70 be Incorporated in It.
Platform PIaaks.
There win also be planks in the plat
form closely following the recommenda-
tons made IN the minority report OF the
committee on resolutions 10 the Repub-
Hcan National Conversion These en-
body the La Toilette ideas. including
the physical valuation Of railroads. pub
licity for all campaign contributions,
and direcc election by the people Of the
United States Senator's.
Some or The other so-csued La Fol
lette creed is likely 20 be incorporated
In the draft OF party principles sent
from here 10 Colorado
Gossip here today is that Theodore A.
Bell. Of California. or Governor Folk.
o. Missouri, is likely 10 be Temporary
chairman Of the national convention
one Of these, or Henry D. Clayton, Of
chairman. Trey WoOdson, Of Kentucky.
secretary OF the national committee. IS
scheduled for temporary and permanent
secretary Of the convention
II 8Ir. Bryan's ideas are carried out
IN Denver, and they are likely 10 be.
some ma liked tribute IS certain TO be
paid 10 Grover Cleveland. the only
Democratic President since the civil
war.
Not only is It the present plan TO
eliminate the money question from the
party platform, but it is also intended
10 declare a general amnesty for All OF
the so-caued Bryan rebels OF the
past No delegate or party leader VINO
opposed the Nebraskan in. the past is to
be tabooed in the coming convention
for that reason.
Dahlman Sees Bryan.
Mayor James c. Dahlman, OF Omaha,
Democratic national committeeman for
Nebraska, was in Lincoln. ana dis
cussed with Mr.. Bryan plans for the
convention at Denver. Mr. Dahlmar
was questioned concerning the rep0rtei
selection OF Mr. Bell for temporary
chairman. He said such an announce
ment was premature, as the national
committee would not meet until today.
and he was on his way 10 Denver 70
attend that meeting AR Dahlman said
all his advices pointed 20 a large attend
ance. and predicted a short and har-
nonious convention.
Mr.. Bryan was at his Fairviev home
throughout the day. His correspond
ence has increased enormously since
the Republican convention, many com
munications being from persons IN
known 70 him, suggesting planl1s in ths
Democratic platform and the proper
way 10 manage a campaign
Mr. Bryan viii today address an old
settlers meeting at ElmWOOO. in Cass
county. about forty miles from Lincoln
This is the only speaking date he has.
save for a church anniversary address
on the 7-h OF next month IN a Lincoln
suburb
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

At least. Oyster Bay is not as silent
IS its name implies.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

LINCOLN, Eeb., June Z7.-This city
is just now the Mecca for Democratic
leaders from all sections Of the coun-
try. Early in the month they com
naenced coming in by ones and tw0s.
but just now they seem to be arriving
In shoals. and today the Lindeu House
and other local hotels are filled WITH
party leaders who are here to consult
the oracle"
Il Is expected that the hotel accom-
modations OF the city viii be Overtaxed
for the next ten days.
William J. Bryan's time is so com
pIetely taken up by political and semi
Z personal conferences that many Demo
cratic statesmen have 10 wait two or
-hree days before getting an emporium
ity to confer with him. Just now most
of his visitors are party cnieftains from
the States Of the Middle West, where
the Presidential candidate hopes 70
show enough strength 20 win several
electoral votes in November.
All his visitors are taking it for
granted that his. nomination at Denver
is a certainty They do not come here
10 speculate as 70 the outcome Of the
convention, but as TO the line OF policy
ne. as the party standard bearer. wishes
them 10 pursue. The suggestion that
any one else can possibly be named by
the Democratic national convention Tor
the Presidency is secuted.
Mack a Visitor.
One OF the visitors OF the week who
attracted more than passing attention
was Norman Z Mack, the New York
State member Of tho Democratic ma
tionaI committee Mr.. Mack has been a
Bryan man for twelve years or more
While the New York delegation viii go
10 the national convention uniastrIcted.
Mr.. Mack does rot hesitate 70 declare
that he believes that the Empire States
votes viii be cast for the Nebraskan-
Those New Workers who disagree with
him have not taken The trouble 70 make
a stop here for the purpose Of airing
their views Up 20 the present time NJ
Bryan has had no word that Charles
F. Murphy. Alton p. Parker. w. J.
Corners or their associates are TO make
a call at the Bryan homestead at Fair
view
Lewis Nixon who Is one OF New York
States Big Four viii probably make
a call here next week. He is a close
friend Of the Presidential candidate.
and also enjoys The confidence Of
Charles r. Murphy. who controls ,he
New York dslega ton. The Nebraska
leader mas great faith in Nfr- Nix0n's
political ssgacity and the attitude OF
the Empire State contingent IS likely 10
be shaped On the results OF a Bryan
Nixon talk
While AR Bran is taking pains &c
have IL understood that he IS expressing
no preference as &c Vice Presidential
candidates. many or his visitors have
attempted TO sound HIM as 10 his views
as 10 the availability OF many men
whose names have been suggested FOR
second place on .he ticket
Half a dozen States have candidates
for the place. but Mr- Bryan has given
no sign as 10 his own choice Norman
E Mask IS said 70 have inUimated that
II New York IS 90 be favored with the
Vice Presidential nomination. Lieuten-
ant Governor Chanler is known 10 be in
a receptive mood Just what the editor
Of the COnmOner said as 10 this sug7
gestiou IS. Of course. unknown. Soms
Of his inumates here. however. have
not hesirated 10 declare that they do
not regard Mr.. CEanler as OF Vice
Presidential timber
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

The straw vote fend will soon be
chafflng US.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-05
".UAfpING'' ON THE RAIL ROADS.

Mr. James j Hill, of The Great Northern Railroad, says the lawmakers of
this country have been jumping. jumping, jumping on the railroads. which Is
he view he railroad maenate AXE of it, Mr.. Hill has risen from a tumble
estate to enormous riches m power, and, therefore, it is lot in evdence that
he las IN just ause of complaint. But the experience of business men of
mmunit n States for many years shows tina the railroads have been
dodnrt the jumping The transcontinental railroads obtained from the govern
ment. by lobby influences, man millions of acres of government land. which
they misused. They have MIXED TIN government in every possible way, made
combinations oppressive to the people, wanred theirs stock n issued bond at
a raet hal n o other government IN earth would permit built up great monop-
oes like the Standard Oil and the beef rust by dishonest rebates, destroyed
Thu cana system of the country controlled legislation by corrupt means defed
States and nsolenty violated the laws of the land. For years they successfully
fought in Congress- the great national enterprise of an isthmian canal w need
ok only at or wv State to see how they have for years evaded their taxes
md wrun millions of subsidy from the people 1t is demanded of them now
that hey shall obey the Federal laws and that is what Mr.. Hill calls" Jumping
on the railroads.