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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-11
The Competency OF the Iatties.

The Competency of the Parties.
In the opinion of Postmaster CEN
eral George l.. Won Meyer, the most
important consideration to be weigh
ed by the citizens of the United
States in the FAN campaign is the
question of the competency of the
two leading political parties. Mr..
Won Meyer emphasized this in his
speech before the Massachusetts Re
publican state convention at It's meet
ing in Boston yesterday. in the fol-
lowing words, which members of all
political parties should read:
THE issue before the people this
coming Autumn is not whether we
shall return to the conditions and
methods of a few years ago, of I'M
controlled railroads and unrestricted
trusts-because there will be and
can be no backward step-but wheth-
er the problems that confront us shall
be worked out by the party of free
silver, which means the deprecated
dollar; the party that stands for gov
eminent ownership OF railroads and
its accompanying evils, with It's stu
pendous increase of government en-
ployes; the party of promises with
out fulfllment; the party that be-
lieves in state jurisdiction rather than
in federal; or whether these ques-
tions shall be solved by the Repub-
lican party-the patty of experience,
the party with definite purposes and
successful achievement, the party
that believes in federal supervision
of railroads and securities, and in
the enforcement of the laws on the
statute books without favor. This
is the problem which the people must
decide next ovember-which party,
under the leadership of the parties
as they now are, they will choose to
work out their salvation, and we ap-
peal to all upright and independent
citizens, whatever their party afiIia-
ton in the past, to supper in the
present the one party which has both
the announced purpose and assured
power to correct the evils of which
there is Just complaint while pre-
serving the good which 1t would be
an even worse evil TO destroy.
With an ever-ablding faith in the
people in whom Lincoln never failed
to believe, l have every confidence
that they will choose the party that
has been tried and not found want
ing; the party that has had expert
ence; the party whose leaders have
led the country to the heights of its
present success in advancement in
government for the people and by the
people, and which viii continue the
policies of righteousness laid down
by the President, when he hands
over the reins of government to his
Republican successor next March
There Is vide difference in the
records oil competency Of h. two
leading political parties a. indicated
by the postmaster general. The
achievements Of the Republican party
have been 50 beneficial. and so prac-
teal and of such efficiency that they
stand out in sharp and impressive
contrast against the feeble accomp-
lishments and serious blunders OF the
Democratic party. Like Mr.. Won
Meyer, the people OF the United
States will feel inclined to place an
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-11

ever-ablding faith in the party that
has done things when they come to
consider the competency Of the two
great parties. And they win I'M
doubtedly act wisely when they come
to decide the question at the polls
this Fan and ask by their ballots for
aecontinuance OF competent nation
d administration.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-11
BRYAN C1IuR oEEIcERs.

The Bryan Club met last night al
the court house and elected officers:
Willard F. snider. president; Calvin
P. Howell, vice president: James W.
Robinson. secretary, and D. W. Nc
George, treasurer. A constitution
was adopted and NJ. +. snider was
Endorsed as a delegate to the Dem
yer convention.
swEprr NrEr.oDv mr. or1p
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-11

have reason to doubt. and It is the
earnest wish OF the great majority
that il may stand the test Of the
courts
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

signatures either pro or con on inc "hlskey question aud will merely taka the number of people within the three mile distrier. The saloon mon cialm that when thia census has been taken they can conclusiyely show that the prohibition petitions lack by over several thousand a sufficient number of signers to guarantee the refusal Of Hcenses by the county judge. It is claimed by those taking this new census that the one taken by the pro- hlbi'lonists lately is inaccurate and not thoronsh, having been taken by women and those inexperienced in such matters, They further claim that the new census being taken by those experienced ia census taking "'H form a correct basis for the con sidefation of the prohibition petition and that when the census is opened fl VIII open tie eyes of the people 9i f1ue Bluff as to the number of people here and the majority of those in fa- Ver of d license system well regu- lated and controlled
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
OFFICIAL AK
 FALLS HEAVILY

place the first Of August. This will save the city about $500 per month in salaries. Alderman Clement next stated that there were large aulnber of lots in the cemetery to which the title deeds had been lost by fire eighteen years ago. The council voted to assume that these lots belonged to the city and to sell them as occasion demanded and to recompense any owner who would show proper title to them if sold
 The resignation of Captain J. B. York, commissioner of the gravelng district No 1 and sewer district No 6, was then read and accepted. Cap tain York having left the city for Memphis.
 The matter Of the culvert over liardings drain on East second was brought up and it was decided to re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

jeet all bids and to erect tempora- ry bridge to relieve conditions there.
 The action of the city council last night leaves two policemen for day duty and two policemen for night duty with one patrolman for both day and night. The force so far has con- sisted of seven patrolmen. The po- lice claim that the councils action last night will result in loss finan- cially~to the city instead of gain as every policeman more than earns his salary by the revenue accruine from the arrests he makes. and that instead of being a cost they are a source of income. Mayor Toney stat ed in the meeting that while finances appeared stringent yet during the past two years the city's debt had been decreased about Stoooo and this in spite of the panic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
SALOON MEN ARE
 TAKING CENSUS

Another phase in the fierce fight now going on between the prohi1i- tionlots and the license people of the citE was added yesterday when the saloon men of the city started out a corps of census men to get all accu- rate and reliable census of the city and to enumerate all adult citizens within the corporate limits of Pine Bluff OF within three miles of the First Baptist church The sa.non men are operating through the Medtl tleense League. an organization ol the liquor element with it's object a strict observance of the law under the license system. This census i- undertaken. il is said, to combat the petition recently taken bH the prohf- b1t!onists to drive out the saIoonn. ,rhf Model League has employed six men to take the census and the4 have been instructed to make an absolute " thorough and aeeurtae census
 eEumeratin@ all males of both races over 2l and all females oyer 1S. These census takers are not asking for any
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Bryan to Manage
 Own Campaign

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 linccln, Neb., July 2o,-The report Is general here, although not conf"ni- ed, that Bryan will manage his owa campaign and although a chairman Wal be named his duties vii. be purely clerical Wylie Phillips, edi- ;or of the California Voice, talksl to Bryan today about part prohibition would play in the campaign and an-
 nounced after the interview that m5ny prohibtonists would vote for the Nebraskan. Tha appeal to farm eca is bearing fruit and the nal, are hccded with contributions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

The city dads met ill council last night and swung the official ak with a heavy hand and when the count was finally taken three patrolmen, one patrol driver, one COW catcher, two trash cart men and the city physician were placed on the retired list. The slogan of every aldernan's speech was economy, and the widows mite would have looked big at the council meeting last night. Every alderman vas present when the city clerk call Cd the roll, ready for business, hav- ing realized that the meeting last night was to be an important one. Alderman Fox of the Finance Conl- mittee made a report of the financial condition of the city for the six months of 1908 ending June 90, 1908, as follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

The report of Chief Briner of the fire department was then read and approved His report was as follows:
 Number runs second quarter end ing June 30, 1908, 13; number fires second quarter ending June 30. 10; number of fues, 3. Total loss on buildings, $1,500; total insurance on buildings $1,360; loss on contents, S7,950; insurance on contents, $7,750; total loss. $9.430; total insurance, S9,110.
 Alderman Meyer of the Police Com mittee made the report of his de- partment and stated that realizing the pressing financial need of the city. the committee had decided to recom- mend decrease in the police depart ment. This recommendations was unanimously adopted by the council, the decrease in the force to take
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
The BANK OF PINE BLUFF
New York Swell
 Extorts His Mother

dearst News Special to the Graphic.
 New York, July 2o.-John A. Van Renesselar, member of one Of New fork's oldest families, was arrested 'oaisht at the instance of his mother charged with extortion. In l letter to a party, the broker declared that un- jess he was given the remainder of his !oterest in the estate he would blow his mothers head off. "Thaw is s'ill alive, maybe l will be- he ,'ait,= He called his mother d selfish peacock who had never treated her family right. Van Reness elar is thirty-four.
 53uy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Arkansas Boy
 Wins Olympic

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 London, July 20-Ameriea had a good day in the Olympic games today, Daniels breaking the worlds record in the 100 meter swim and Bacon tAe 40o meter hurdle. In the standing broad jump Fury of New York won with 10 feet 10 inches. Tn the fir teenth heat of the 100 meter sprint, Rector of Hot Springs, Ark. equalled tie Olympic record of 10 4-5 seconds America captured nine of the I, heats. Sheppard and Halstead quail fled in the 500 meter race. -.5
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Samuel Gompers
 In Contempt Case

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Washington, July 20. Attorney Davenport for the Buck Stove and Range Company today flied a peti- ton in the Supreme Court of the Dis Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison be adiudged in contempt of court for alleged violation of de- cree of the court March ?; enjoinins them from threatening a boycott against the plaintiff. The defendants were cited to appear September S to answer the petition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
BATTLES FOOLS
 ALL PINE BLUFF

(By the Mysterious Mir. Raffies.)
 The indictment weather Sunday made it rather hazardous for me to venture out, but remembering my ance, eager to begin the march against the many trailers that were ready to claim the twenty-five dollars reward offered for my apprehens ion
 At little after 1 o'clock l left the lobby of the Hotel Jefferson, and walking straight down Barraque street, l soon turned into Main, pass ing many ladies and gentlemen, all oblivious to the fact that the young chap with the brown suit, straw hat. and pink necktie was the mysterious and elusive Mr. Rallies. At the cor ner of Second avenue and Main street stopped directly in front of the kas- tor and Bluthenthal clothing store and although I purchased a newspa- per from the boy on the corner no one offered to endanger my liberty While on the spot l could hear num- erous comments regarding Mr. Raf- Aes, but no matter how hard I would try, I could not get a single person to throw glance in my direction.
 Passing the Y. NJ. c. A. buildin2. several young boys were teasing each other, about the elusive Rallies. but they never. thought of looking at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Admiral Rojestvensky New Trans. Atlantic
 Is Dead Steamer Line

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 e;a,' Nauhem, July 2o.-Vico Ad- m.sa: Roiastvensky. who command Il :lte ill fat.d Russian fleet 2t !ho oa,'la of tie Sea of Japan May 1905 died last night of ll9art faiiu :. He has been here several montas taking q rA:e. The body will Je tuNen back :" St. Petersburg Cor ilternrnt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
1haw Denied
 Jail Luxuries

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 PoughkeeDsie, N Y, July 20 Sheriff Chanler has removed Harry Thaw from the fine apartments he occupied in the juvenile part of the jail and he now occupies the iail pro Der with dluuks, negroes, vagrants, etc He is deprived of telephone and his calling list is reduced to cer- tain hours during the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

the car then passing. Arriving at the park, l stepped upon the platform leading to the entrance of the park, but found that I was triae early. and that the crowds had not yet be- gan to gather, so taking short walk I amused myself by inspecting the handsome residences to be found in thls neighborhood. At little past :. o'clock 1 again entered the park, and found goodly sized crowd enjoy ing themselves about the conces- sions. I mingled freely with them all, asking a number of questions, patronizing several amusements, but found myself in little danger of be- ing captured At the "FigHre s" passed a few patrons, all eager to ride this tobosgan, but the young chap, whose name afterwards learn ed was Levine. informed them that it would be several moments before the machine would be ready to start.
 Nine o'clock Monday morning found me on the streets walking here and there, entering all the first class bus mess houses but at 20 time was 1 molested. II the space permitted could relate quite a number of hum 0rous incidents. while on the lone some march, but suffice to say that I passed through them all safely, and the twenty-five dollars reward still clings. At a little past the noon hour entered the Dreyfus store on Second avenue, and although I walk ed the full length of the dry goods department. the pretty salesladles in the place passed the money up, and let me escape. In Rosenberg's book store I experienced no trouble in waltZing up to the soda bar. and be-
 ing served with a Coca Cola by the handsome dispenser. called Smith. This chap seems to be an expert and carries an extraordinary google in his eye.
 Now today l am going to take seV- eral chances. At exactly II o'clock l am going to enter the Rosenberg store on Second avenue and if not caught here, I will stand on the cor ner of Second and Main streets be- tween F and 12:30 This should be your opportunity, so get busy and try for the money. Tonight l will posi- lively ride on the Figure and af- forwards enjoy myself at the Hale's
 Tours. Supply yourself with the coupon in today's paper and remem- ber the words, Aha, I have you now you are the mysterious Mr. Rallies oi the Daily Graphic" Memorize every words. it is of vast importance Don't fail to read my story in Wednesday, < paper
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Taft On
 the Judiciary

Hot Springs, Va, July 2o-Candi- date Taft in the speech of dedication at the court house at Germantown to- day justified the criticism of courts or ;he ground that by such criticisms the judges realize they are under the critical eyes of citizens who are en- titled to full justice The strength of the judiciary consists in it's being based on the people through the jury system, he said
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Captain mcRea
 Suceumbs to Death

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 New York, July 20-Captain Heu- ry McRae, aged u years. died todnN of Brisht's disease which first made it's appearance after the explosion on the battleship Georgia. He was in charge of the Georgia during the Pa cifc cruise and had returned from San Francisco. His cousin, James McRae, is the president of the Penn sylvana railroad.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Wages Raised
 For 25,ooo

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 New York, July 20.-The United States Rubber Company controlling + factories today announced to it's 1a,000 employees whose wages were cut l. to 25 per cent last January tEat they would be restored to their old salaries and recompensed for the amount they have lost since the cut, The company claimed that improved conditions justifies the move. Other rubber companies employing 10000 will follow suit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Berlin, July 20-Prince Hohenlohc Oehringen today announced the for nation of a new transatlantic steam ship line to fight the Hamburg Amer lcan line. Prince Egon Fuerstemburg, tie emperors most intimate friend, is one of the chief shareholders
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Perfect Score
 From Boston

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Poland, Me, July 2O.-Aftor 154 mile run over good roads from Bos- ton all of the Glidden cars not yet penalized arrived with perfect scores, The cars have thus far covered 1,141 miles of the 1,700 scheduled
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
TOW A R DS
 SAVING

money by taking out Bank BooA se our Savings Department today.
 A hundred resolutions to saya IF NOT carried out will never earn cent Of interest, while money 5epos- tied here regularly will increase with interest at 3 per cent on every dollar.
 1t will pay you to make a start to- day,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Lynching of mur.
 derers Threatened

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Batavia. O.. July .-I.yEching i, threatened of John Hill, aged 19, and Edward Wilson, aged 20, who were arrested today charged with the mur- der of Geo. Washington, an aged re- c,use.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21
Roos seveIt's Speech
 Before Naval Board

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Oyster Bay, July 20.-President Roosevelt announced today that his speech Wednesday before the naval board would not be criticism of American battleships nor leaders, but would deal in general way with fn- proyements in the navy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

keep kooI under the Theatorium' $ nev electric fans. : 19 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-21

Keep kool, Under the Theator- ium's new electric fans. 19 Ct
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

H. G. Blasbell was killed and eight
injured by falling timbers at Seattle
Monday.
James Breen has escaped from the
penitentiary while he was supposed 10
lead guards to Cleci Britain, who was
kidnapped from Walla Walla, and the
search for the boy has likely ended
Indian Chief Ignace and his WIFE,
who were killed by a railroad tram
near North Yakima, were buried with
all the rites of the Catholic church al
the agency at Fort Smicoe last Mon
day.
Overcome by the intense heat, after
addressing an audience of 1000 persons
at the Winona Lake Bible convention
Miss Eva Booth. leader of the Saliva.
ton army In the United States, Ifalntec
after leaving the auditorium and II
now under the care of physicians a.
Warsaw, Ind.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Offers Reward for Rioters.

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-Follow-
ing the addition os two victims to the
death list, sporadic outbreaks of law.
lessness in various parts of the city and
increased symptoms generally that the
mob spirit still rules Springfield. Gov
ernor Deneen has issued six proclama-
tions offering rewards aggregating 81,
200 for the arrest and conviction OF
the riot leaders. The deaths now mum
Der FIVE, but since one death was due
only indirectly to the disturbance no
official record has been taken of it.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Both Are Murderers.

Among the later developments in
connection with the case is the revela-
ton that Thornton Jenkins Haines,
brother of the slayer of Annis, II
years ago killed a man at Fort Mon
roe. Va. After a hard-fought trial he
was acquitted. On the afternoon OF
June y. 1891, Thornton ]. Haines
hired a sailboat at Hampton Roads,
Va. and in company with his bosom
friend. Edward A. Hannegin of Wash
ington. went out for sail. They got
into a quarrel which ended by Haines
pulling a revolver and shooting Han
negin.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
In National League.
Fire on Vancouver Island.

Fires are raging in the south OF Van.
oouver island and many millions Oh
feet of valuable timber are reported
destroyed. The cream Of the tilnoer
wealth of the island is being swept
awav At Bear Lake, eight buildings
with supplies for surveying parties
were DESTROYED. The loss in timber is
$4,000, 900. The fire shows no sign Oh
abatement.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
saOVT DISPATCHES FROM ALL
PARTS Of The GLOBE.
ssview of Happenings in Both
Eastern and Western Hemispheres
During the Past Week-National,
historical, Political and Personal
Events.

Ladies' hats are going to be bigger
than ever this fall.
Tony Pastor, the noted theatrical
manager, is seriously i'll.
There is no change in the situation
created by the strike of the Canadian
Pacific mechanics.
Yankee Maid, Fred DORIS yacht will
no sold at Los Angeles to raise money
for Doors creditors.
The Canadian Pacific has contrib
uted $4,000 cash to the Fernie relief
fund. This brings the total up to
100000.
There is no foundation for the Win
nipeg dispatch that the Canadian gov
eminent will interfere in the Canadian
Pacific mechanics strike.
Rrigadier General Frederick Funs-
ton has assumed the position of COM
mandant of the army service school
at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Henry Herle, So years old, treas
urer of the United States Foundry
company of Cincinnati, committed sui
eide Saturday by taking rough on rats.
Burglars recently looted the sum
mer home of Henry Marquand, near
White Plains, N. Y, the New York
banker of silver and other articles
worth $4,000.
The revenue cutter Bear on July
% seized two Japanese ships close tC
the northeast point OF North Point
St. Paul island, presumably for alleged
unlawful sealing.
An order mas been issued by thu
Interstate commerce commission ex
tending from September 1 to Novem
Der l the date when the new bill o
lading shall go into effect.
The Lee hotel, Oklahoma City, Okla
the largest in the city, was destroye
by fire from an unknown source. TIL
flames spread rapidly, but all tn
guests escaped. Loss, 100000.
General elections we're held in Sal
katchewan province Saturday and r.
suited in the return of the Scott go
eminent. Tie government candidate
Motherwell and Calder, were defeate'
Consul General Ernest Harris
Smyrna has communicated with I'll
state department concerning the sc
Element of an uprising at Nikaria,
which 60 American citizens were II
plicated
The Manila police have discovert
that copies of the official ballots use
in the recent municipal election
that city were stolen prior to the ele
ton and used in an illegal manner
the polls.
The Turkish government has
formed the state department. that Ill
sien KAHN Bey, who now represen
Turkey at Bucharest, has been appor
ed Turkish minister to the Unit
States in place of Mehmed Bey.
The Young Mems Christian Assoc
ton of San Francisco and the Brewe
Protective association have lock
horns over a recent proposal to g
the former organization the surpl
OF $472S from the fleet reception tw
After diving into an IS foot W
and saving the 2-year-old baby FRI
drowning, then climbing to a pls
of safety, holding the child in
teeth, Mrs. ]. B. Stephenson, II
little woman, is the heroine OF Fult
Mo.