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The Washington times., 1908-11-09
SMITH SAYS BIBLE
ITS OWN DEFENSE

The Bible Is it's own best defense, as
1t is its own best interpreter" This
was the keynote Of a stirring sermon on
the Bible preached by Fred b. Smith.
international secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association in the audi
forum OF the new Masonic Temple last
evening
The Bible does not pretend" said
Mr.. Smith. ito unfold the plan OF God
in the creation of the world in detail,
as does the biologist, the geologist, and
The astronomer. II is content to say
In the beginning God created The
heavens and the earth and leave the
details for the scientists TO cover"
The Washington times., 1908-11-09
NAT GOODWIN AGAIN
A HAPPY BENEDICT
Actors Fourth Marriage Is
to Pretty Edna Goodrich,
in Boston.

BOSTON, Nov, 9-Nat c. Goodwin,
the comedian. and Edna Goodrich. an
actress, who formerly starred with Mr..
Goodwin, have been married acre al
the home of Mr.. Goodwin's mother So
ST. Botoiph street. The ceremony was
performed by a justice OF the peace.
who has been a friend Of Mr. Goodwin
since boyhood. but whose name was nos
made public.
The wedding party arrived here from
New York early, ard comprised Mrs.
Nellie Stevens. mother Of the bride
Miss Goodrich. AR Goodwin. and
George .. Weeden, Mr.. GoodW.in's man
ager, These, with Mr.. GoOdwin's moth
er, We're The only persons present a.
the ceremony. The house was decorated
with roses, lilies Of the valley. and
ferns A wedding breakfast was served
after the ceremony.
The couple remained in Boston until
late. taking the midnight train for New
York. where Mr.. Goodwin today viii
resume, rehearsals for his new play.
Cameo Kirby" IN which he will open
In Columbus Ohio. on November IS. His
wife viii accompany him on the tour,
but viii not appear in the cast.
Tie wedding is the fourth marriage
Of Mr.. Goodwin and the second OF Miss
Goodrich. The ceremony was held ia
Boston, Mr., Goodwin said, that he
might have an opportunity OF seeing his
mother before he entered on engage
ments which would prevent his again
coming 10 Boston for some months.
No, my marriage viii not in the least
anect my stage ambitions declared
Mrs. Goodwin. Il hope il will material
" aid them. On account Of my health
shall not return 10 the stage this win
ter, but shall take a good long rest"
The Washington times., 1908-11-09
INVITED
TO A SESSION HERE

The National Conservation Of Re-
sources Commission has sent out invt-
tations to second meeting OF the gov
errors or their representatives to be
held in Washington December S. The
first general meeting OF the commission
Der !.
The week beginning December s viii
be conservation week IN Washington
The Country Life Commission will hold
a meeting, and the Southern CONNER
cial Congress will be in session Deem
Der and Z, and VIII then merge with
the National Rivers and HarbOTs Con-
gress, which will hold its annual meet
ing December 8 10 Il.
The Washington times., 1908-11-09

The Committee on Postoffces and
rost Roads is one of the most impor-
The Washington times., 1908-11-09
TARIFF REVISION
HEARING IS BEGUN
First Session of Ways and Means
Committee Will Be Held
Tomorrow. -
Tomorrow.

Hearings 20 obtain data upon which
TO base the proposed revision OF the
tariff will be begun in this city tomor-
row by the Ways and Means Commit
tee OF the House, manufacturers, i'm
porters, and producers Of chemicals, oils
and paints being given an opportunity
TO be heard.
Tomorrow session will be the first
Of a series arranged to cover all the
various schedules which make up 81
tariff bill The sessions will continue
until few days before the convsniHg
of Congress in December.
The data thus collected will be ar
ranged IN convenient form for the use
OF the committee, when 81 gets down 10
the real work Of preparing the maxi
mum end minimum tariff bin which has
been decided upOn. In accordance with
the campaign pledges of the Republican
party, the protective policy will be
maintained ~ cfccting the. revision
The Washington times., 1908-11-09

on Private Land Claims, and as he Will
not be a member If the Sixty-first
House ReprcSsniat Cushman OF
Washington, one - the loraI supporters
of the Cannon regime. will be in line
for this chairmalship. Next to Mr.
Cushman stands Representative Bennett
Of New York
Representative Haskins of Vermont
was beaten for denomination, and this
( VIII leave a vacancy I'm the War Claims
craftsmanship. Representative Haugen
of Iowa Is the ranking member of the
committee, and probably will succeed
Mr.. Hdskins
The fact that Repre- sentative Charles
y. Fowler of New Jersey has announced
. himself as "a candidate for the Speaker
ship may result in the appointment %
new chairman of the Banking AMI
Currency Committee i'm the next House.
As monetary affairs viii he Of great
moment Tor many years to come In view
OF the fact that monetary commits
sion is row working on a report look
ing 20 general oyerhaulug OF the cur
reucy laws, this committee becomes one
of the leading ones OF the House. II
has not been the practice 10 appoint
men of the greatest strength to this
committee at all times. Now however,
there IS q difference.
The Washington times., 1908-11-09
BANKS DOORS CLOSED.

The First National Bank, organized in
1893. with a capacity OF 500. and
with deposits approximating 10000 las
been closed BY order Of the Comptroller
of the Currency.
The Washington times., 1908-11-09
Not Cordial

The relations between Speak er Cannon
and Mr.. Fowle- have not been particu-
iGrly cordial Their cord.aIity Will not
be increased by the candidacy Of Mr..
Fowler. Speaker Cannon is only human.
and under all the circumstances IL
would not be surprising. ia case he is
reelected. If he sees III TO dlspIace AIr.
Fowler. I'm that case e is difficult 10
say who would 5e named. Representa-
tive Burton OF Ohio would be considered.
If he wanted the place, but he already
has the Rivers and Harbors chairman
ship, and there IS no Indication he will
want 20 give that uT. Representative
NTeeland of New York, whose name
was given to the Aldri,h-V reeland cur
rcuCy bill last winter i5 mentioned as
the probable chairman. I'm case Mr.
Fowler ceases TO be head Of the com
mittee
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

;: Fred B. Lynch, treasurer of the
democratic state committee, has fled
his statement of receipts and expendi-
lures in the state campaign, from
which it appears that the total receipts
were SIG, 33l.44, and the unpaid bills
amount to S1,6S5.56. AS his name
would indicate, Mr.. Lynch is an
honorable and truthful gentleman
and his statement of the amount OF
money handled by him is probably
correct, but he will have hard time
convincing some people that less than
$4,000 was expended in the election
OF Governor Johnson. Knowing ones
allege that more than that amount was
disbursed in fone county. =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

, A few malcontents in the Third dis
trict are disgruntled because Hon. A.
J. Rockne appears to be the choice of
the republican members of the house
for speaker. Mr.. Rockne is honest,
capable and experienced, and he will
make an excellent presiding officer.
The same is true of Hon. L. 81. John
son, who was also candidate for the
position. But when majority of the
republican house members decided in
Mr.. Rockne's favor, Mr.. Johnson,
like the loyal republican he is, grace
fully acquiesced and was among the
first to tender congratulations to his
successful rival. In submitting to the
will of the majority without a murmur
Mr.. johnson has set an example which
other would-be leaders of the party
would do we'll to initiate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Hon. John L. Gibbs, one of the best
known and best beloved men in
southern Minnesota, died at the home
of his son-in-law in Owatonna last
Saturday. Mr.. Gibbs was born in
Pennsylvania in 1888 and has been a
resident of this state since 1861. He
served several terms in the legislature
and was speaker of the house in 1877
and 1885; was railroad commissioner
during two administrations: was
elected lieutenant governor in 1896
and served one term. He was a pro-
gressive and successful farmer and
was recognized authority on dairy
farming. In politics he was a con-
sentative republican, ever loyal to the
principles and candidates of his party.
AS private citizen and as an official
he was kind and considerate and
earned the good will and respect OF
all who were brought in contact, with
him. TO know JohnL. Gibbs was to
love him. r., !, ,.,-< <. *ts>D =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

From Calcutta advices it is learned
that another Indian mutiny is ripening
that the situation has not shown
such menace of serious uprising in
years. Government officials are being
murdered and bombs brought into req
uisition by the natives in their work
of destruction. This leads to the
belief that the emperor of Germany
knew whereof he spoke in his interview
with DR.. Hale. He asserted that India
was overrun with Japanese spies who
were sowing sedition and stirring up
the natives to rebellion, while the
Japanese government protested to be
an ally of England. In the event OF
another Indian outbreak the British
government will in all probability find
it a more difficult matter to bring the
natives under subsection than it did
in the mutiny of some fifty years ago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Der Il, and that the amount of land
required for the site has been reduced
from $40 to 320 acres. The town which
makes the best offer as to site, pro-
vlded railway facilities are good, will
get the institution.
Fire on Thursday destroyed the en-:
tire plant of the Red Lake Falls Mill
ing company. Nothing was left but
the powerhouse. The loss is $75, 900
to $780, 900, partly covered by insur
ance. The plant had capacity of 600
barrels daily, and employed thirty
men, The fire started in the elevator.
The cause is unknown. Two cars
loaded with wheat on the track also
burned. The mill is owned by Marcus
johnson of Atwater.
The body of John B. Gedney.
brother of M. A. Gedney, Charles B.
Gedney and Isadore V. Gedney, pro-
prietors of the M. A. Gedney Pickle
company of St. Paul, was found un-
der the bridge of the Minneapolis &
st. Louis railway, Second street and
Fourth avenue south, Minneapolis,
Sunday with his skull fractured. An
investigation showed that Mr.. Gedney
had been shot, probably by.highway-
men. He carried large sums of money
on his person, and the theory that he
was murdered for his money is gen.
orally believed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

In the course of an address at St.
Benedict's school, Baltimore, Cardinal
Gibbons touched upon Mr.. Taft's re.
ligious belief. He said in part:
5The church teaches that the civil
authorities must be respected, No
matter what the nationality or religion
Of the incumbent in Office. I received
q letter today from man asking me
whether he ought torespects Mr.. Taft,
the president-elect, because he was
informed that Mr.. Taft was not be.
lever; in our Lord. was amazed
and can scarcely believe that the. mar
was true Catholic. You must have
no less respect for those at the; head
OF your government than you have TO,
the pope in his department.. There is
a great evil in this land that forbodes
revolution or a partial upheaval o.
society. The only way to avoid q
catastrophe is to teach our young
men to respect the authorities placed
over them.'' 80" =. "a L.
This should set at rest The minds o.
those people who are under the i'm.
preston that the, Catholic church ad.
vocated the defeat of. Mr.. Taft in con.
sequence of his creed. ~! ..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

~
AS result of inexcusable ignorance
thousands of postal cards were held
up in various parts of the country at
Thanksgiving time. In st. Paul alone
several hundred were placed in the
"nixy" pigeonhole. The reason was
that people persist in attaching
stamps to the postal cards and then
placing the cards in transparent
envelopes, whereas the stamp, to
insure transmission in such instances,
must be placed on the envelope. The
newspapers of the country have i'm
parted this endeavored
to drive it into the hard heads of the
public thousands of times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

A reapportionment of the legislative
districts of the state, based on actual
population as provided in the consti-
tuition, is what is demanded of the leg
islature at the ensuing session. If the
cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
are entitled to increased represen-
tation it ought to be given them un-
grudgingly. Northern Minnesota is
entitled to more representation and
must have it. The reapportionment
bill should be drafted along lines that
will do exact justice to every section
of the state. No favoritism should be
shown any locality. Let US have a
fair reapportionment based on popu-
lation. There ought to be enough
fair-minded men in the legislature to
push through measure that is just
to every section of the state.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03
OPINIONS OF EDITORS

The Subject of the Obituary Won't Care.
You, who read this, should remem-
Der that this editor: or some other
editor will some day write your
obituary. AS you don't know which
editor it will be, the safest way is to
treat all editors in a way that will
make them feel kindly towards you.-
Anoka Free Press.
The Melancholy Dane.
1t appears that Gov. Johnson's
state superintendent has been mixed
up with some sort of book trust, &C.
cording to Hennepin county grand
jury. The Times knows nothing
about the truth of these rumors, but
when the governor gave as his excuse
for appointing Olson, a former Van
SAINT hanger-on, that he wanted to
take the office out of politics, it was to
laugh. A more rantankerous poll.
tician never occupied this or any other
office and he was given the job solely
as return for his political activity.
IT he should now fall from grace il
would not surprise us.-Preston Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

So the Japanese have surpassed us
in aerial telegraphy-they have sue.
ceeded in transmitting messages to the
United States wireless station at San
Francisco across an expanse of nearly
5000 miles of ocean. These mess ages
cannot of course be answered by vire.
less telegraph because the systems in
use in this country are not capable Of
so doing. This achievement of Japan
scientists will now make it possible to
send wireless messages across any
ocean without having to resort to the
use of steamships or other vessels as
in the Marconi system-for relay
transmission.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

ut pays far better to support a
secretary of the Y. M. G. A. in COM
munity than it does to pay police
man. "-President Roosevelt.
The Y. M. @. A. is an acknowledged
Institution for good and with every
branch of the organization installed
follows less use for the policeman.
And the reason is that the Y. M. G. A.
is character builder-it is the great.
est organization ever inaugurated for
the prevention of lawlessness. =;
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

The expense to Mr.. Hearst of run.
ming Mr.. Hisgen was 1922. IS. There
was only one other contribution to the
independence party campaign fund,
that of $207.70. Mr.. Hearst virtually
took the campaign into his own hands
and footed the bills-the feature of ap.
pealing for contributions was elimi.
mated. The figures above quoted, how
ever, look small to US for presidential
campaign expenses.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Henry Feig of Atwater does not like
the primary election law. In a letter
to the Pioneer Press he says, theoreti-
cally the law is all right, but in actual
practice it is all wrong. Mr.. Feig
voices the sentiments of a great many
other people who have closely OBJ
served the workings of the law. No
one will claim that better officials are
secured on account of the primary
election law. The results obtained do
not justify the enormous expense en-
tailed on the state and minor political
subdivisions thereof.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

It has been suggested that the
United States annex Haiti ''the black
republic endeavor to civilize
the natives, who are continually in a
state of insurrection. America is
already putting more savages through
a course of civilization than she can
conveniently handle and it would be
sheer foolishness to annex an island
thickly populated with negroes two
thirds of whom are bandits.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

President Roosevelt is now giving
special attention to the navy depart.
ment and advocates the Introduction
of several reforms, among them being
the removal of the so-called "desh
admirals," officials whose work con;
sists principally of sitting in swivel
chairs and trying to look wise; the
adjustment of red tape and the build.
ing Of more warships. The removal
of the admirals referred to and the
elimination of red tape from the naval
service are certainly needed reforms,
but authorities differ as to the neces.
sity of building more warships. + !:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

December was the month set for the
evacuation of Cuba by the American
troops, but there is hitch in the pro-
ceedings and the soldiers, who are
anxious to return home, will probably
be compelled to remain on the island
for longer period of time. The re-
cent election changed the complexion
of the situation and trouble may occur
at any time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Several ''matters of Importance
affecting the government of the canal
zone will probably decide the house
committee on Interstate and foreign
commerce, which has full Jurisdiction
over legislation for that territory, to
visit the Panama diggings this winter.
"Matters of Importance" in this in
stance furnish a mighty fine excuse for
the committee to pass the winter in a
convivial manner down south.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Timothy L. Woodruff, republican
state chairman of New York, has
withdrawn from the senatorial race in
favor of Elihu Root. This withdrawal
leaves the field clear for Mr.. Root,
who is the choice of President Roose-
welt for the honor. Mr.. Roosevelt is
a pretty shrewd politician and he
usually manages to swing results
Whatsoever way he chooses.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

It looks as if several of the Twin
City dailies we're attempting to in
fuence the state supreme court to hold
that the wide open tax amendment was
adopted by the voters at the 1905
election. The recount positively DEM
onstrated that the tax amendment was
defeated. It is claimed by those who
favor the amendment that the recount
should have included all the voting
precincts of the state. A recount was
had in enough precincts to conclusively
prove that the amendment did not
carry. In the precincts where no re-
count was had the presumption is that
the election officials did their duty.
No court could hold otherwise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Hobson has written President Roose-
welt a letter protesting against the
withdrawal of the fleet from the
Pacific, plan which has been decided
upon. Hobson is afraid that the
Japanese, the Chinese or some other
oriental nation may land an army
when we are not looking. But he
seems to be the only one who is
scared. Hobson is a monomaniac on
naval defenses and calamity bowler
generally.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

The kaiser has been ordered by his
medical advisers to take a rest and
will 60 to the island of Corfu in the
Ionian sea for that purpose. He is
threatened with complete breakdown,
both mental and physical. His con-
dition is doubtless due to the nu.
merous explosions which have taken
place in his Uranium of late, the prime
factor in the disturbances being his
irascible temper. Such earthquakes
would shatter a constitution of iron,
which William does not possess.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Frank 81. Hitchcock has been offered
and has accepted the portfolio OF
postmaster general. This is fitting
reward for Mr.. Hitchcock's excellent
work in conducting the republican
presidential campaign. It is the first
and only cabinet position so far filled
by Mr.. Taft.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

A cablegram from Paris to New
York paper says that within two
months Princess Helie de Sagan will
apply for a divorce and sooner or
later remarry the discarded scalawag,
Boni de Castellane. Both of them
should be exiled to some barren is.
land. They are unfit to mingle in re.
spectacle society.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03
butcheries.

Joe Cannon's so-called "dictator-
ship" is purely a misnomer. He
merely exercises the power reposed in
him by the house. The house formu-
lates and adopts it's own rules. and if
the members thereby abandon their
power and shift their responsibility
onto the speakers shoulders it is their
own fault.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

John S. Leach, government printer,
has resigned and Samuel B. Donnelly,
former president of the international
Typographical union, appointed to
succeed him. 1t is believed that Mr..
Donnelly will give better satisfaction
to both President Roosevelt and the
employees in the government printing
Office
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Pure Food Commissioners T,add ~
North Dakota, who was instrumental
in bringing about the government in.
vestigation of -four bleaching, is con.
tdent that the nitrous acid method Of
whitening -four will eventually be pro.
hibited. A new pure food law cover.
ing this process has already beer
drafted for presentation to congress
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Ihe United States supreme court
has handed down a decision which
upholds the order of the Virginia
state railroad commission in fixing a
two-cent per mile passenger rate.
This decision reverses the ruling of
the United States circuit court and
the people of Virginia are much
elated over their victory.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Ray Lamphere, who was charged at
La Porte, Indiana, with the murder of
Mrs. Belle Guinness, the arch fend,
and her three children by setting fire
to the house, has been found guilty of
arson and sentenced to serve an inde-
terminate period of from two to twenty
years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

W. K. Hicks, secretary of the Min.
neapolis school board, who was &C.
cused of accepting a bride from ar
alleged detective named Burns, wa.
acquitted. The jury was out twenty
four hours. It was a righteous YER
dict. Hon. James A: Peterson, ont
of Minneapolis brightest lawyers
ably conducted the defense of Mr.
Hicks. -: = -, i $: s = .;s -. 3 So:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

An editorial writer in Worlds
Work for September asserts that the
Be]gians are the thriftiest and most
contented of any people in Europe and
few of them emigrate, and at the same
time they are the greatest beer drink
ers in the world.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

Mr.. Carnegie thinks the steel interest
is now4rich enough to do little upliftt
work in the way of tariff revision. II
the revisionfsts once get a lever under
the. high tariff structure something
will surely have to. go. Perhaps that's
what Mr.. Carnegie aims to give them,
a lever made of. steel bars. S.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-03

The latest dispatches from Haiti
state that President Nord Alexis
government has been overthrow and
that the ''black republic" Is in the
hands of the rebels. It is perhaps
better thus. Alexis is a despot that
rivals even the bloody Weyler in his
butcheries.