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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-29

, on the Democratic side in the last cam
paign, or was present on the Repub-
Iican side. The trend of the popular
thought, thoroughly cOmmercialiZed
reduced the contest to a man-tO-man
issue; 1t became duel between Mr.
Bryan'S record and Mr.. Taft's record !;
for all his vociferation the president
dropped quite out of it: great masses
of the voters believed that with Taft
they took no risk, but on the contrary
that they would get an improvement
on Roosevelt, whilst with Bryan, they
knew not what; certainly continued
agitation for something which went by
the name of Reform.
Decidedly, the bread-and- butter ar
gument had the floor. 1t was doubtless
helped along by money and machinery
fortified by threats and fears. But
it was predominant and il prevailed.
Mr. Bryan had spoken too much.
He had spoken too well. The very
talents and virtues which had brought
him closer to the hearts of the Demo-
Gratis. especially of the west and south.
and made him their leader. wrought
his undoing in the election because
they foreshadowed something and
frightened the commercialism of the
time; a cOmmercialism which is deaf
to eloquent pleading; which is blind
to economic demonstration; which JUS
titles its politics like its religion, in
Iself-righteous canting. and. providing
that they do not toe much disturb
the waters, leaves the rOgueS to pad
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-29

leaders is mainly idle talk. 1t is but
to tamper with men and to tinker with
affairs
The people at large are for the pres
ent very we'll content with the Repub-
lican party Neither the organization
nor leadership of the Democratic party
is sufficiently in contrast successfully
to brag about, or bank upon. There
are too many groups for any definite
alignment. Nobody is in authority.
Dissonance, not harmony, would fol
low all attempts at convOcation and re-
organization. When in doubt do moth
ing is a good saying; in the case oil
the Democrats supplemented by the
circumstances that too often the
doubt" involves rancorOUs differ
ence
Clean politics. honest politics. wise
politics-the good of the country
would seem to demand that the Demo
cratic party, much discouraged and de-
pressed, and thoroughly beaten, should
still hold together, seeking to preserve
it's morale, and as the saying hath il,
keeping its powder dry. II it should
go to pieces nothing would remain be.
tween our institutional system and the
Deluge, except a body of able and self
confident opportunists, calling them
selves the Republican party, and quite
equal to the commercial exigencies OF
the times, and that vast monster, the
Mob, tame enough when fed and
clothed, but very destructive when
turned loose hungry upon whatsoever
ii may devour.
The Courier-Journal presents its
compliments to the Evening Post. and
if it cares would converse with it on
this general subject at its pleasure ara
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-29

The New York Evening Post has is
sued TO limited number Of persons
the following circular letter"
In view of the general belief that the
crushing Democratic defeat calls for new
leaders kipsef the party, with new policies
of FRESH application of old ones, the Even
ing Post desires td elicit the opinion OF
influential Democrats the course to
''First-Should an effort at once be
made TO put the organization of the party
in ADLER hands?
"Second-WIth the whole question OF
tar IN revision certain to come up in Con-
RresS not later than March, should not
special zeal be shown in uniting the Dem
ocratic minority for vigorous fight in
defence OF the low tariff views of the
party2 Could there be better way OF
preparing for the congressional elections
of 1910?
'''rhird-In what way can the election
OF Democratic Governors in Ohio, In
diana and Minnesota be utilized TO in
fuse new spirit into the party. and show
II how To win popular support
'Fouth-What other suggestions can be
made, as both true lessons of the defeat
and hints for "A constructive plan that
shall compel success
These are suggestive rather than
pregnant inquiries. He who should at.
tempt TO answer them must needs be
both a statesman and a philosopher.
40 achieve any adequate solution, he
must needs be also. and at one and
the same time, leader of men and a
AYorite of fortune
They preSuppoSe that parties are the
pffSTrings of organization, when, as a
matter of fact, organization is the on
spring of party. They declare for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-29

to anybody but the manufacturers
who. no matter what Mr.. Carnegie
may say. do not intend to surrender a
dollar of the subsidy they enjoy under
the protective system.
Ill
To the COurier-Journal it looks as If
there will be no change of parties in
the national government until the Re
publican party of its own weight and
rottenness-We do not mean to be Of
fensive-gOes to pieces on the nigh
tariff as the old Democratic party-of
its own weight and rottenness-went
to pieces on the issues of African
slavery.
The people are not rotten. They are
merely prosperous and Indifferent; i'm
pervious 10 moral influences that af-
feet their business. They want trade
balances and rising price lists, not lee
lures on political economy, or constl-
tutionaI law The shoe does not pinch
them yet. 1t may not in a long, long
time. The country is very fruitful. It
is exceeding rich. 1t can afford a deal
of waStage. II does not lack for able
hands" to guide it in its lavish OUTLAWS,
for able tongues to encourage it in its
expensive and expansive ways. for
able pens to fiatter its sef-glorifying
vanity, and keep it in good humor with
its conscience and its God
Can the Democrats do nothing then?
Why, yes, if they keep together they
can achieve the ends of a wise, up
right and intelligent opposition, pre-
pared TO take advantage of such oppor-
tunities as the future may offer them,
meanwhile serving the country faith
fully and we'll That is all they can
do Talk about new issues and new
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-29
BE A BOOSTER.

If you see some Teller tryin'
For to make some project go, .p
You can boost it up trifie;
That's your cue to let him know
That you're not a-going to knock Ii,
Just because it amt your shout,
But you're goin' to boost little,
Cause he's got the best thing out"
If you know some feller's failin;s.
Just forget 'em, cause you know
That same feller's got some good
points,
Them's the ones you want TO show:
Cast your lOaves out on the waters,
They'll come backs a sayin' true;
MeObe they will come back butter
ed"
When some Teller boosts for you.
From the Booster.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-29
AUSTRALIAN TEAM WON CUP.

Melbourne, Nov. 2S.-The contest in
this city today for the Dwight F.
Davis international challenge lawn
tennis cup was won by the Australian
team, composed of Norman Brookes
and A. F. Willing. Their American
opponents were F. b. Alexander and
Beals G. Wright.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-11-29

leisure; not in a spirit of discussion, or
argufication. at all; for discussion
raises usually bars TO Truth, and Truth
is all that wise men should wish, or
Seek tn know.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
1Pon Ms foar- C5vERED LiaC 6alED
\ NaNacaL NELL.

lsted between him and the deceased,
na proved complete alihi showing
that he had passed the night away
from the house with friend, having
obtained leave for that purpose, and
not returning until just after the body
was found, His demeanor, a. was
perhaps natural when his fondneas for
the xlrl was taken into consideration.
was that az man half frantic With
srgef. but he bore uR well under the
ef0,ss examination and replied TO every
question asked him with a premptness
and lneidlty that left no doubt as g
hts innocence
The duke furthermore averred that
the sirl had acted strangely for sever
At DAYS aud that he believed her 70
have committed suicide This asser.
sson was eorr,horatsd hy several u
the servants, although their testimony
/ ala NOT ereatN impress the officers
who were wen aware that none ot the
dukes aomesslcs WAS likely % con
tradlot any statement made by thelI
employer. shaw alone ventured 70 ae
rs the allosatson, bat his word was no.
II sufficient weight to establish th'
ssrls sanity. and In the and kltey
Crosby was officially declared g hav'
aeStraved herself while IN an an
sound state ot alad.
Il may ae plaialS stated however
that neither Al. Claude nor his assist
ants believed that the unfortunate
4 victim had gene sc her aeslh as d
ssn.haa ~ tha verdict Popular anir
ion hela tAe duke responsible Cor Ae
aeasse and ii their hearts the inmate
II tae prefecture Asreed with tAl
view Aest Il attempt 10 eaaNlct u
, duke was useless,
! Meanwhile, Is she surprise a mani
weAry shaw continued % the teke
) service. Yae hsa succeeded sn Ealesn
s tae confidence eg bis master and .
/ Il TIE 4saegs secrets, even tneladin
snat N tie fgsua BY which he as
! obtained the 9re&seg part st q
! wealth. were in A.s possession
i nevana eSaresssas Ais Aelief 81 !
|. sea cnssay's aa0its. SASv Nsae ne
s a,f& feuAeas eXpesfns sAe srae tae
a 81 8he Ssgss ssd fase, ana wraps
< himself ia 4 mantle 81 iHResesFse
3 reserve tAat eHeogNslN w3thssoad i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08

ed ID anneSlNg the diamond millions
Witch ri9httully belonged % the
crawn
nut the duke was Car too cumming
IL gelS entirely upon the outside Al.
peafante ot his ferhsddlng lair and the
man traps that lurked here and there
III che agounda FOR prAsectton Rre
hossNe step could anpvoach his
apartments a thousand BELLS would
ssapsle the alF With their heasen
olaN1,,N Eyery doer was equipped
with ben aud all ot these doors
eeAsepgea towards the hednsam and
pfsvate etudy " the duke, IN the
rear 81 these swa rooa,s peposed the
str,Ne eaa Witch contained the dia'
nN,Ada And here a rev Of loaded pls
/ tais communicated hy unseen wires
With electric Nelie
Should a careless hand uavittlnS
4 IL press oAe of Che Nnttons which ep.
egAtea Che alarms sheet q fame
ana selleY II bullets would sSogels
and saseteF tAe moAless Intruder
4 lNmg A. Ne aid the person u THIS
e4FAsge aeNleNan Was An ahieSf u ne
sNaH saasy8aas t0 iAa polsee y earis
Mo wese constantly called Nnen to
eNgaeAte Rim from tee satisaes and
ni,ts 81 the raMaaN Nattakees u his
alessares. Ii msSht he mashed tAs'
he 00ss inevitably have fallen = vic
l tgm ta soMe og tAe many schemes
Matched 3, those Aeslrous 0 acquiring
A4s weal3A e0t tAeNxh ghe reNls 3,
Which ae Nss exposed we've aamenaai
ana aesaN 8 pleased an RsevutASs'
es,ystA Is enable hlN = avoid ta'
NlsAals wAssA sagNNAaed him No
. NNrs tAese wAntihk Instances whev
gAss aesgaaea scion at 4 naaie heVs
was compelled 10 appear hefere 81
satheNttes Isl TIE role q = deseae
aa4 Ta moss os these osses toe dVN
vse selected as All oAseet foe eiAes
nAst. bat M eae eeesssen a leas
4 4Aees was soAat aeaAs 81 HIS SUiit,
! Aasaak hfs servants tAefe wss
J, ppstsy ya0na ENSAsh lass named hlle
4 seAsNy m0o RSA aot neen Ions Il D
ssf,ss aaeare atsessNAs tae ada{r
/. s.sM 81 tAe duke. Mo raaae aaYsre'
! rs Nee wNseA were fn&iSasntN snagNs
a As sAe S.gt me sattes eNlaeatN eeif
1 ssNaeeAS sspe sean the elass 81 /
!. eAs.k 8NAl NSessN NStonre6 s. 2
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08
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quick to note the dukes negligence
He waited until hts master had gone
out and chen taking O file no carried
In preparation for just such con-
tingency forced the lock Of the outer
door and opened tho inner one. AS
tho bolt Of ihe inner lock bad not been
shot into It's socket the pistol battery
was rendered harmless and tho muz-
slee Of the loaded weapons capped I'M
potently IN the Wallets face
A great treusuro lay before his
gioatlng eyes. There were diamonds |
Of fabulous value, leweled decora.
tions and gold IN abundance. Care.
fully Shaw selected the most valuable |
stones. slowed them away In leather
bag which he had provided for this
ansploiouB moment, and having filled
his pocketa with gold, left the house,
lie went straught to the railway sta
ton and caught the first express
train for RouIogne,
The duke returning home that even.
ing missed the familiar figure Of his
trusted attendant. AS the hours wore
ON and shaw did not appear a ter
ribie suspicion flashed across the mi
aer's mind He rushed to his pre-
clous strong box, tore aside the silken
draperles and hehed the forced lock,
Fllnging open the doors a glance told
him that the most cherished gems
Of his collection had disappeared.
There we're missing diamonds and
money 10 the extent OF 100000
francs
For few mIna.es the panic-stricken
duke ragged furlously. shrleking in
his high falsetto voice at the servants
whom his cries had summoned TO the
spot. 1t il questionable whether the
approach Of death could have caused
more anguish In his avaricioua heart.
Messengers were at once dispatched
to the prefecture and In a short time
two detectives made their appearance
Having replied to their interrosa'
tions the duke inquired Il their CHIEF
NJ. Claude. was in his ofice. On re
celvlng reply In the Affirmative hs
ordered his carriage and drove post
haste to the head Of the police de
, partment
Nj. Claude was At this time mar
about Is years of age. He was o
middle height. slnewy ot frame ant
possessed Of a pair Of keen steel
blue eyes before whose penetrating
gase many 4 hahltue Of the under
!. world had shrunk and stammere'
forth damninR confession of crime
I Living in the corrupt period his un
compromising honesty Of parpos
shone All the clesrer by contrast wit
the intriguing element which SUI
/. rounded him and rendered hlm a. n
magkahle for his integrity as he va
I famous fer surprising skill In n
j j professloa. He was seated at hi
desk. hending over pile Of corr
spondeaee when his dpcal visitor e
tered
: Il salute your grace he sal
Y suavely. spray be seated"
The nobleman allowed his tAii
emacsasea nSare O. slak Imply into
Y chair. and aFawias a assk . aessaa
from his pocket removed tie stop.
ana inhaled the contents before spea
a sae II. Clsa8e watched him cold
y "a v-Ne~ AAa smka rssSNs his les
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-08

AlsiRxNRNRit nleel
mAanlllvent was
the phrase celned
hy Monsieur Claude
when feieFslAe se
hia aravp the duke
ef iAmhay IN the
wears following that
wogths gentleman =
departure fro kss
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
LIBERTY.

Elmer Edward s and family have
moved 10 Audrain from st. Louis.
Elmer thinks he will try farming
once more.
A very quite but pretty wedding
was solemnized-Russell A. Watts
and Eva B. Wilson were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony Snn-
day afternoon at the home of the
bride, MIR. James Wilson, Rev. s.
L. Palmer officiating. Miss Will
SON possesses rare beauty Of mind
aud heart and to know her is to
love her. Mr.. Watts Is q promi-
nent young man. Of Seed Tick.
There's our congratulations to the
young couple.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
HIGH HILL DISTRICT.

High Hill is very wet now, as it
has been raining so much, but she
will go dry sure next Saturday.
Uncle Sammie Denham Gather
of Mr.. Parker Denham) who has
been sick so long is not so well
lltely.
John Rediger bought a stack of
hay from Elmer Shock for $l2.
Many attended the George Fer
ris sale Tuesday.
Elmer Pulls visited at his faith
er's Friday, b. F. Pulis's.
G. +. Sellers has bought a new
riding pillow.
Julius Edward visited home
folks the past week.
Ollie Sims bought n horse fol
1922.
Mrs. Hattie Pubs and little
daughter, Mary Alice. are visiting
ut her fathers, Mr.. w. s. Ed
wards, south of Mexico.
Joe Rediger bought a pair Of
mules of Henry Brown for $3.50
Rev. w. d. Pulls filled his APP
pointment at Clarence, Shelby Co.
Saturday and Sunday.
! Joe Rediger and jeff German
have bought homes in our district
We gladly welcome those good PEG
pie to our neighborhood.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
NORTH LIBERTY

s. ID. Stocks made a speech for
Local Option at Liberty school
house. A large crowd attended.
Throughout his speech Mr.. Stocks
statements were to the point. The
people are awakening to the fact
that they must vote if Audrain
goes dry"
A. A. Duncan returned home
Wednesday from Higbee, Mo-,
where he attended his brother
Zonia's wedding. ..,,
Levi Jones is moving to the
Piper farm. We welcome him TO
our neighborhood.
Paul and Ruth Younger enter
tanned a few of their young friends
at finch Saturday eve, in honor of
their teacher, Prof. A. A. Duncan.
All report a very pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kunkel at.
tended the birthday dinner at Mr..
Joe Fechts Sunday. About 20
guests were there and all report n
good time, wishing Mrs. Fechi
many more happy birthdays.
MIR. and Mrs. ArleIgh Winter.
halter of near Moline returned
home Monday after a pleasant
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Underwood
of Moberly visited homefolks here
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Hamilton and little
daughter, Rachel, visited Mrs. II
p. Warden and family Sunday.
Mrs. b. F. James and little
daughter, Myrtle, spent the day
with Mrs. G. E. Younger Monday
John Edwards, who has been
very sick the past week, is much
better.
Ernst Kunkel, who has been sick
is able to attend school again.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
POWELL FORD

The sale last Thursday at john
Sullivan's was we'll attended.
Bro. Aker of Mexico lectured
Thursday evening at the school
house on local option.
Bro. Reavis preached a local op.
ton sermon at Sun Rise Sunday.
Wallace Johnson made a bust.
ness trip TO Darlington Monday.
Miss Gertrude Smith of Worces-
ter is the guest Of Miss Benetta
billiard.
Some have planted garden is
this neighborhOod.
Mrs. Tina billiard aud Mrs.
Robert Allen are slowly improy-
ing.
Bro. Kokendoffer lectures at
Sun Rise church next Thursday
evening on local option.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
CHAMP.

Moving is still the ordrr Of the
day and the roads awful.
X. A. Holmes of Wichita, Kan.
visited in this ne ghborhood Sun
day and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Boyd's
friends surprised them last Thurs
day night with an oyster supper.
1t was the 2Sth anniversary Of their
marriage.
On account of the bad weather
there was no preaching at Bethel
Sunday.
Rev. II. /. Cobb will lecture at
Bethel church Tuesday evening,
March II, at 1880. Subject, The
Sons of Ham. Everyone invited.
No admission fee.
Mrs. Wilkins returned from
Mexico, Friday, after spe nding q
week at the bedside of her sister
Mrs. Ernst.
The Atkins sale Monday was
well attended and things sold fair.
ly well.
Don't forget to vote for Loca
Option next Saturday, March IA
Fathers, save your boys and you
neighbours boys. Christian men
ask yourselves. What would JIG
sus do'" and vote as you honestl,
believe he would vote, were he OF
earth today.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
BENTON CITY.

Dave Sullivan of Mexico was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Gle
fer, Monday.
Chas. Collins of west of Mexico
visited relatives here last week.
Joe Jones aud family will move to
their farm, 3 miles east of Mexico,
this week.
DR.. w. ii. Douglass was in
Moline on professional bushes 5
Monday.
The temperance lecture last
Thursday evening by Rev. A. A.
Wallace was good aud the music
by Hardin College orchestra was
much appreciated. Come again.
Miss Grace Collins who spent
two weeks visiting her sister,
Mrs. HOffsess. has returned to her
home West of Mexico.
Rev. G. NJ. Aker of Mexico will
ecture at the Baptist church here
Thursday evening at 7:3O.
j. G. Painter and family Of
Rock Island, H., are visiting rel
atives here.
Bert Miller and family have
moved to the Ballew place for thi,
year.
Miss Julia Mansfield has beer
re. employed to teach the sprng
term of school here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
WEST LICK.

Homer Anderson sold a span Of
mules to John Moore of near Perry
for $500.
Mrs. Albina Hale is spending a
season with her daughter, Mrs. Il.
o. Snedeker, add family.
Wilbur Shoup and family moved
to what is known as the Dickey
farm, which Mr.. Shoup recently
purchased.
Mrs. Edwin Ferris aud little son,
Chas. visited her parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. n. Caldwell, Of near Hutchi-
son several days last week.
Bud Anderson bought a horse
from Homer Anderson for $3.50.
Mrs. s. f. LaRue was q Mexico
visitor, Friday and Saturday.
Wilmer Anderson bought a
horse from j. A. Quick of Lad
donia.
Several Of the young folks from
this vicinity attended the Leap
Year Dance at Mr.. Mathews last
Tuesday night. All report an en-
joyable time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
Local Option Mass Meeting.

Attorney General Hadley has
rendered an opinion that the State
Primary in August will not pre-
vent the holding of Local Option
elections in the State within sixty
DAYS thereof. This being the ease,
Mexico can vote on Local Option
any time after sixty days follow
ing the city election April and
prior to the sixty.day limit before
the November elections. The LO-
cal Option advocates in Mexico
have not decided as yet the exact
date on which they will call for the
election in Mexico, but it will be
sometime in June or before the
middle of July.
A mass meeting at the Court
House Thursday night, March II,
is therefore called to reorganize
committees and to decide upon
plans for furthur action. No set
address has been arranged for
Thursday night, but there will be
some short addresses
One of the purposes of the mass
meeting on Thursday night is to
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12

TALLY as so made for said improve
ment. said improvement to be
completed not later than Nov. LIST,
1908.
Section 5. The said work and
improvement and the taxation
therefore shall be done and made
in accordance with the charter and
ordinances of the City of Mexico
and the laws of the state of Mis-
souri, relating to and providing for
such improvements.
Passed this 9th day OF March 1908.
Il. ID. GRAHAM,
President of the Council.
Approved this 10th day of March
1908.
Il. d. GRAHAM.
Mayor.
Attest: WALLACE DEAIING,
City Clerk.
[sEAL.]
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-12
OAKLAND STOCK FARM.

BIZ. Sneed of st. Louis, brother
of Mrs. Harris, visited F. T. Har.
ris and family Wednesday and
Thursday.
j. j. Quinlan has built a new
chicken house.
Carl billiard came out from Mex
leo duck hunting, but failed to
get even n feather.
Mr.. Fred Clapper, who died
monday night, was buried We'd
ncsday Rev. II. |. Cobb preach
ed the funeral. God has called
another good man to his eternal
reward. Mrs. Clapper has also
been quite sick with pneumonia,
but is some better. Mrs. Lena
Clapper who has been quite sick
with grip is some better.
Mrs. Wolf is on the sick list j;
heart trouble.
Mr.. Wagner's sale was well at
tended; everything brought faiI
prices The ladies of Trinit!
church, who served dinner for tn,
crowd, cleared $40 10.
Mrs. Clarence Hopkins of Mex
leo has nine little chicks.
Mrs. Nat Morris has 40 littl
chicks; beats them all.
Mrs. Theodore Selb has 10 littl
chickens.
Rev. c. NJ. Aker gave II lectur,
on local option at Carter schoC
house the 9TH, on account of ba,
roads and inclement weather, ther
was not n large attendance. W
hope every Christian will vol
dry" next SATURDAY..