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The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28
An Unanswerable Question.

How has it become the business of
the Federal government to insure any
man profit in the conduct of his bus
mess at the expense of another man
Why should Mr.. Taft pledge himself
to policy which will insure a profit
able income to the Beef Trust, for ex-
ample, when such profit must be ex-
acted from the earnings of every man
who has a family to feed? Why should
the President and Congress of the
United States give their attention to
making the business of the lumber
industry of the country show a clean
balance at the end of the year, when
such a result means that every man
and woman who owns or rents a
house, or buys bit of furniture, must
contribute his or her mite to the in
satiable greed of this monopoly? Ia
that Mr.. Taft's conception of the pow
ers and duties of Republican Gov
ernment of which he hopes to be the
Chief Executive?
1t is plain that Mr.. Taft, from the
tariff reformer that he has been wide
ly advertised to be, has degenerated
into a protectionist of a school far
more advanced than that of the late
William Mckinley, whose teachings
were abandoned and repudiated by
the martyred President in the last
public utterance which he made
Rochester Herald.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28

tariff law violates every principle of
Democracy. 1t is the highest prctec-
ton mes sure ever written on our
statute books 1t is a law for protec-
ton, for the sake of protection, and
not for the sake of revenue. Most of
the Dingley tariff schedules are en-
tirely too high and in the interest of
monopoly The Dingley tax laws
violate the cardinal principle of JEFF
Equal rights to ALL special
privileges to none" They burden be-
yond the calculation of the human
intellect the struggling people of our
country They foster monopoly, and
make a few rich men little more
prosperous. They take from those
least able to pay and give to those
most able to pay Most of the Dingley
tariff schedules are for the rich and
against the poor-for the few and
against the many These high-protec-
ton tariff schedules that foster trusts
and shelter monopoly should be re-
vised, not by their friends-the Re-
publicans-but by those who would see
to it that they are revised in business
wsy and in harmony with the pro-
gressive spirit OF the times.
The Democratic Representatives in
Congress have been making an heroic
effort to get the Republicans to re-
wise the Dingley tariff tax schedules,
but their efforts are in vain. The Re-
publican leaders in Congress turn a
deaf ear to the burdened taxpayers of
the country and decline even to take
the tariff off wood pulp and white
print paper, demanded by nearly
every newspaper publisher in the
country The removal of this tariff
on wood pulp and white print paper
would protect our forests and give the
owners of the newspapers of the land
cheaper white paper. But the paper
trust says no, and the Republican
leaders in Congress say no, and that
is the end of the matter until the peo-
pie turn the Republicans out and elect
Democratic Congress that will re-
spond to the urgent demands of the
people of the country.-tApplause on
Democratic side)
The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28
Precedent Means Victory.

Both the Bryan men who have al
ways been Bryan men and the Bryan
men who are so because the Demo
crtaic party nominated him" are in
accord that the one great principle
upon which the fight must be waged
is that of hard times"
The Bryan people have hit upon a
coincidence in history which, they
say, is the weather vane which points
straight to victory for Mr.. Bryan. 1t
is this: There never has been a
panic in the country, it is said, that
has not been followed by change in
the political complexion of the party
which was running the government.
Here is the line OF precedent:
Van Buren, a Democrat, was elect
ed in 1886, and in 1887 occurred a
panic that ran through almost his
entire administration. In 1910 Har-
rson, a whig, was elected and the
Democrats put out of power by the
voters who blamed them for the
panic.
Buchanan, a Democrat, was elected
in 1856, and the year following oc-
Cured the panic of 81, which ended
in Mr.. Abraham Lincoln being elect
ed in 1860. The Civil War took up all
the attention after that, and panics
did notl have chance. 1t was not
until Garfield had been succeeded by
Arthur, both of them Republicans,
that the panic got in it's work again,
and then it tore the country nearly
asunder, precipitating the Homestead
riots in Pennsylvania. When the
smoke had cleared away and the
bodies of those killed in the riots had
been carried to their last resting place
the voters turned to the Democratic
party, and in 1884 Cleveland, the first
Democratic President since Buchan-
an, was elected. He was elected again
in 1892, and the panic happened in
1893. In 1896 the late President NC
Kinley, Republican, was elected.
Now, say the political soothsayers,
the last panic occurred last year in
the reign of Theodore Roosevelt, Re
publican, and, according to all the
rules of the game, 1t Is up to the peo-
ple to put the Republicans out.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28
InjunctiOns.

Platforms usually do not count vast
ly in our elections, for the voters in
cline to believe that in practice the
safest platform is the man, and what
they know of his ability, character,
and opinions. The Democrats scored
a legitimate advantage, nevertheless,
in making their injunction plank
more definite than that of the Repub-
licans That a Judge should try the
question of whether his own order has
been treated with contempt is against
all fairness and openness of mind.
Such a question should obviously come
before another Judge. That is the
first point. Then On the demand for
jury trial before punishment; that
demand is in accord with the deepest
principles of our law. The opposite
practice means that the Courts are
being used to police the community.
1t is said that juries will not convict
in the class of cases which have caus-
ed the present protest. If they will
not, the defendants should not be pun
ished. Punishments not backed by
public opinion have no place in a
mocracy.-Collier's Weekly.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28
THINKS BRYAN WILL WIN.
Judge Dennis Is Confident of the Ne
braSkan's Election.

Ocean City, Md, Aug. S.-While sit
ting in e rocker here today on the
veranda OF the Atlantic Hotel, Judge
John Upshur Dennis, formerly of the
Supreme Bench, who is now broken
in health, asserted most emphatically
his belief that William Jennings Bryan
would be the next President of the
United StItcs.
Judge Dennis is constantly talking
with friends. While he is practically
an invalid his mind is clear and ne
is as eloquent and as versatile as at
any other period of his life.
When he was asked why he thought
Mr.. BryGn would vi: &c t,-c;c-GG!Ect FOR
a second and then said:
Because he is the best man. Bryan
will have the laboring vote because
he is their friend. Four years ago the
laboring classes to some extent
thought him radical and would not
support him. Now they know he
h mere brsirs en! is the batter man
tlan Teft in many respects.
Bryan is not radical any more. He
has become sobered in his ideas; he
has thought and studied the conditions
OF this country more than any other
man. He is conscientious, honest and
sincere and will make us an excellent
President. | have heard men talk
about him and they ell agree that he
is just the sort Of man we want to
take hold the helm of our country
and guide us to prosperity.
Bryan is not narrowminded in any
respect. He has travelled over the
world and has studied and stored away
ideas which will be of great help to
him when he is President. Oh, he's
going to be our next President. l do
not doubt that for a moment"
What do you think Ct Mr.. Taft?"
Taft, in my opinion, is Roosevelt.
By that l mean that if Taft should be
so fortunate as to win, he would be
but a tool in the hands of Roosevelt
in guiding the destinies of our coun-
try. Around Taft is dinlsy mask
which hides from the ignorant Roose-
velt, but that Taft will be like clay
in the hands of Roosevelt if he is
elected was no more in evidence than
when he requested the President to
approve his letter of acceptance.
II am optimistic in this matter. l
have discussed and studied the true
condition and know what am talking
about. l say again Bryan should be
the next President and | am confident
he will be. People are tired of see
ing Roosevelt this and Roosevelt that.
Why, he is like the Emperor Of Ger
many. Why, it's Roosevelt and the
country is secondary to him. Every
body who reads and keeps up with
the world knows this and they will
vote against the Roosevelt end Taft
combination"
The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28

In 1892 the managers at Republican
headquarters were sending out conn-
dent assurances that Cleveland Would
not carry a State in the Middle west:
What was their astOnishment ana
chagrin on waking up the morning
after the November election to d1scov-
er that Illinois and other great states
of the Middle West had gone against
their party by decisive majorities. Ex-
listing political conditions make thelr
predictions as to the Middle West mucn
more reckless than in 1892.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28

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The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28
Professional Cards.
J. F. RINKER.
J. MILTON REIFSNIDER,
ATTORNEY-A ,AW

J. MILTON REIFSNIDER,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY.
Special attention to Collection of
Claims and Settlement of Estates Of
flee Albaugh Block, Court street,
Westminster, Md.
ELIAS N. DAVIS,
Constable, Collector and
General AuctiOneer,
Westminster, Md. Special attention
given to collections and auctioneering.
Terms moderate. Orders can be left
at this Office or at his residence on
Liberty street.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-08-28

"Will Tom Watson get the electoral
vote of Georgian" asks the Macon
Telegraph. Yes, right where the
chicken got the ak.
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MouLToN.

Moulton. The Roberts Vaudeville
company put on good entertainment
Tuesday at the Bridal opera house.
Miss Katherine Powelson entertain
ed few of the young people Tuesday
night in honor Of her sister, Columbus
of Mt. Pleasant.
Miss Maude Lane visited in Des
Moines this week with her friend,
Miss Minnie Bryan.
l.. F. Fowler was up from Cincin-
natl the first Of the week.
Harrison Clinkenbeard and wife left
last week for Creston, Okla, to spend
the winter with their daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Davis.
Miss Nellie Morrison will give a
plano recital under the auspices of
the P. e. o. Miss Morrison will be
assisted by local talent.
Homer Davis is back after sum-
mer's tour as advance agent with
Yankee Robinson's circus.
Miss Daisy Dooley recently of the
Lancaster Excelsior Is the new typo
at the Tribune office.
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BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield-The marriage of Miss
Flora D. England, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. England, to Delbert
F. Elord will take place at the home
the the bride, Thursday evening. Nov.
4th.
The children of the late Isaac G.
Hill. formerly of West Grove, met for
the first time in fourteen years at the
home of Mrs. c. Holmes, three miles
south of Pulaski. last Sunday. A sunp-
tuous dinner was prepared by the
hostess and the day was one of felici-
tation and extreme joy to all and will
be remembered as one Of the bright
places in the lives Of the participants.
Mrs. Jane Ware, who has been stay
ing at the l. G. Warthen home, left
this week for her home in Moulton.
|, Mrs. B. F. Herr and daughter. Ella,
of Denver, Colo, are visiting at the
s. HARDY home.
Jim swift returned Wednesday from
Centerville, where he has been visiting
his daughter, Miss S. Swift.
Mrs. Fl. CUNNINGHAM, of Milton,
spent Wednesday with her daughter,
Miss Clara Cunningham.
Mrs Charley Matthews. of Pulaski,
lis visiting at her brother-inlaw's z.
Matthews.
The Rebelsah's entertain this evening
at the Odd Fellows hail. Hallowe en-
will be observed as leap year event,
the invitations being limited to the
ladies who are expected to bring the
men.
Sam Wray and Wesley Goode left
| Wednesday noon for Mt. Pleasant
where they will visit the boys that are
in college there from here.
Saturday evening the Knights OF
King Arthur will serve a Hallowe' er
supper at the Methodist church, every
| body being invited. Chicken pie, baked
beans, pumpkin pie and doughnuts will
be served from 5 until 7 o'clock
Reuben Stafford received broker
| limb as the result of fraternity in
itiation at Mt. Pleasant last week The
accident occurred, supposedly from {
fall down starts.
| Gilbert Cox returned Tuesday from
lDes Moines, where he had been spend
Ing few days visiting with friends
Orvie Walker, who is attending
Drake University at Des Moines, CANT
down Tuesday for few days visit ant
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Lee RANoN.

Lebanon.--Mr. and MRS. Jesse Work,
Frank Nelson and Glen Brooks of FL
don spent Sunday at Henry Works.
Mrs. Brooks, who has been visiting
with relatives here for some time re-
turned home with them.
Mrs. Fern Johnston and Mrs. Alma
Perkins we're shopping in Cantril Tues
day
Miss Emma Harrison is spending
the week at Eldon and LihertyviIle.
John Saunders and family Of Pulas-
XII spent Saturday night at Jesse
Davis. Sunday morning they in com
pany with Mr.. and Mrs. Davis drove
to Keosauqua and spent the day at
Allen Van Anken's.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Humphrey and
mother were in Keosauqua Wednesday
on business.
Mrs. Lucy Curry Of Milton is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Ned Harri
| son.
Misses Bertha and Edna Jackson nj
Leando spent one day last week with
Mrs. Elmer Cowen.
Miss lvadell Humphrey completed
her studies at the S. I. N. at Bloom
field last week and is at home for 8
| few days
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N.Y.CRAPES TO
remain LONGER
EASTERN FRUIT MAY CONTINUE
TILL THANKSGIVING
ORANGES STRONG.

Grapes from New York are begin
ming to show little effects OF the wear
and tear, but will probably last until
the latter part Of November. 1t Is
rather hard to tell just how long these
grapes last each year, as there is no
set time for their disappearance.
Some times they are out of the market
by November /, and at other periods
have been known to last up until
short time before Christmas, but this
year they will probably be here until
about Thanksgiving. Malaga grapes
are on the market, showing no eff cts
of the sea voyage, improved In quality
and slightly cheaper in price.
Lemons are selling on the local mar
kets little higher Cold weather and
lemons don't go very well together,
but they are always hanging on. Most
of the oranges being sold today are
from California. They are the Valentia
variety and are holding their own
manfully. New navals from the West
Coast are due to arrive in month
or so. The Florida oranges have not
come to this city yet, but owing to
the western crop being much larger
than the southern crop, the Floridans
will not compete with the Californi-
ans this far west.
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Recognizing the Abilities of Walter
S. Coen, Judges Recommend Him

Walter S. Coen, Republican candf-
late for county attorney, was raised
In this county, and has been practlc-
ing at the Wapello county bar for over
five years, during which time he has
tried a number of cases before each
of the judges of this judicial district.
Probably no one is better qualified to
pass on the ability of lawyer than
the Judge before whom the case is
tried. 1t will be interesting, therefore
for the voters of this county to know
what the Judges think of Walter >.
Coen as lawyer.
Hon. Robert Sloan.
Judge Robert Sloan, before Wnom
Mr.. Coeu tried his first lmportan'
cases. said of him: Walter Coen Is
the best trial lawyer of his age IN my
district and better than most OF theh
twenty years his senior
Hon. M. A. Roberts.
Judge M. A. Roberts says of him:
waiter Coen's ability as lawyer can
not be questioned by any one. con
slider him one of the brightest, abiest
and best trial lawyers of his age IN
my district He has a large and var
led experience in the trial OF cases,
and has profited by that experience.
There is no question as to his ability
to handle the Office of county attor-
ney"
Hon. D. M. Anderson.
Judge D. NJ. Anderson in comment
ing upon lawyers some time ago. stat
ed that he regarded Walter 5, Coen
as a young lawyer of marked ability,
and one who adroitly and successfully
managed the cases that he tried.
Hon. F. w. Eichelherger.
Judge Eichelberger says OF Coen:
His ability is conceded bv every one.
consider him one of the most capable
rial lawyers of his age I have ever
Known
Hon. C. w. VermlIion.
Judge Vermilion says of him: wal
ter Coen Is one Of the most enersetle
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RoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte.-Mr. and Mrs. James
Bennett of Noriarty, N M, are visit
ing relatives at Bonaparte and Farm
ington.
Mrs. Harry Fixsall of TT. Madison
has been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Mary Hutchinson.
T. A. Workman Of bundle, Mich,
was a recent business visitor here
Mrs. NJ. King is me guest Of rela-
tives at Keokuk.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cummins have
gone to Bowling Green, Mo-, where
the latter will receive {. course Of med
ical treatments.
Miss Ethel Hill has returned to her
home at Green City. Mo.
Taylor Bell of Hamilton, ILL.,, has
been visiting the Ed Voig Atlander fam
lily.
Jesse Fletcher has returned home
from Newman, III.
Bert Oberton has arrived from
Galesburg from a visit with his sister,
Mrs. J. r. Sherman.
Carl Miller went to Des Moines yes
terday.
Miss Della Gillespie has gone to
Keokuk, where she has employment.
Messrs, ]. I. Israel, H. Ii. Meek and
w. e. Smith are spending a few days
| in Burlington.
J. W. Fitzgerald's residence is being
improved by the addition of a second
story, making four more rooms.
Daniel Collins of FIT. .dadison Is Wis
iting his aunt, Mrs. John Edwards.
Mrs. A. G.. Roberts and daughter and
Miss Mary Vale left yesterday for a
short visit in Des MONIES and Ames
Ed Herman, who formerly resided
here is now in the U. S. navy, on
board the battleship .>earsarge, near
Nagasaki, Japan.
Jerome Long is visiting friends n
Milton this week.
Emmett Listen, of Mcpherson coun
ty, Kansas, was 2 recent guest of his
sister, Mrs. Sam Brown.
Mrs. w. II. Entler arrived from Keo
kuk yesterday to care for her daugn
ter, Mrs. Cora Fisher, who is still-seri
ously ill.
Mrs. Glen Fuller and child are visit
ing relatives at Pennington.
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FOUNDERS DAY OBSERVED
AT IOWA WESLEYAN,

Mt Plea sant-Founder's Day OF iowa
Wesleyan University was appropriately
observed Thursday morning, loiio"itiS
the regular chaper hour. The speaker
of the morning was Hon.~W. l.. hoacti,
of Muscatine, and he gave strong anu
stirring address. Mr.. Roach Is
prominent business man of Muscatine
and spoke from experience on the SUP
iect "The Higher Things in Life, MT.
Roach was converted at the SUNDAY
meetings held there recently anq mas
been actively identified with Chrlstlan
work since that time. Ref1s chalri,altl
of the Civic Federation League OF tllat
city. AS has been the custom TOR some
Years the seniors appeared for the nfst
time in caps and gowns at the eXer-
cises. The senior class this year IS tile
largest ever graduated by the lnstltu-
tion and numbers nearly forty mem
hers. The juniors Thursday wore
cans and gowns made of their class
colors, orange and black, ana the soPh-
ignores came marching in with dullCe
caps and ties of their colors, old golo
and navy blue. Much college ehtiiuS-
jasm was manifest.
Other News.
VIM. Bradley, an aged and respec.eI
citizen of this city, died Wednesday,
evening at the home of his daughter
Mrs. B. M. Boydston. MI. Bradley mac
been in poor health for some time pas
and death came principally as resui'
If old age. It Is probable that the re
mains will be taken to Centerville fol
Mrs. King, aged 95, suffered ser
ious relapse last evening, but IS SOM
better at this time. She is the mothel
of Mrs. w. S. Mitchell.
The Blind Boone concert compan.
gave a concert here Ihursday evening
A. Ill al,
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to recover from injuries received in a
football game.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Murphy and wife
are spending a few days in Ottumwa
this week visiting friends.
Mrs. Chas. Pitman, Of Belknop, is
spending the week at the parental
Harry Pitman home.
Mrs. w F. Kitchen returned to her
home in Love Lake. Mo-, after visiting
her cousin Mrs. Geo. Darr. who was
operated on at the hospital a short
time ago.
James Games was in ottumwa Tues
day on business.
Albert Hartzler. who is teaching
school at F1oris. spent Sunday at this
place.
Yes Stanley and l.. c. Warthen were
in Ottumwa the first OF the week on
business.
Henry Curry is in Blakesburg this
week on business.
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EDpYvILLE.


Eddyville-The men Of the M. e.
church will serve a chicken pie on
election day.
Mrs. James Crellin, who has spent
the past four months with her mother,
Mrs. Margaret Toohey, and her sisters
Mrs Guy Nair, of this place, and Mrs
John Riley, of Chillicothe, departed
Thursday morning for her home at Eel
Paso, Texas.
Hiram Underwood. who has been
visiting the past three weeks with his
sister. Mrs, Susan Myrick. at Eddy
VILE, his brother, M. Underwood, at
Oskaloosa, and with other Iowa rel
atives, departed Wednesday night for
his home near Oskaloosa, Kansas.
Mrs. Blanche Coup and little
daughter departed Thursday afternoon
for Sedalia, Indiana, where they are
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Susan Myrick has gone for a
visit at Winfield, Kansas.
Mrs. Ida Weber is spending a few
days with her daughter, Miss Lorena
Weber. who is attending college In
| Des Moines.
VIM. Allison has returned from a
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HoPEW ELL.

Hopewell.-Mr. and Mrs. Dale spent
Sunday at the home of William Camp
bell near Ottumwa.
Frank Sample made a business trip
to Blakesburg Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ill. Overturf were
in Ottumwa on business last Friday
and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Calvin Doll spent Sun
day at the home of Mr.. Overturf.
A. J. Walker spent last week at
lone.
Charles Worrell is painting his
house.
G. P. White and Claude Arnold made
business trips to Blakesburg recently.
Mrs. Phoebe Roberts visited Mrs,
Emma. Walker one day last week,
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land capable young attorneys OF this
judicial district. He has, considering
the length of time he has been in prac-
tice tried an unusual number Of holly
contested cases. Indeed, it is doubt
full if any one in this part of the state
has, during the first years of his prac-
tice, been engaged in more jury trials
than he. He brings to his work In
court good Judgment, industry and self
reliance, and the exhibition of these
qualities has been instrumental in CIV
ing him unusual opportunities to &C
quire valuable experience. That he
has made the most of these opportun-
itiets is evidenced by the success that
has attended his efforts and his con,
stantly increasing law practice"
The voters of Wapello county will
make no mistake by casting their bal
lot for Walter S. Coen next Tuesday.
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SOAP CREEK.

Soap Creek.--Mrs. Jesse Fosters
father OF near Floris is i'll with lung
trouble.
Irwin Shepherd was a caller in Bel
KNAPP Monday.
Mrs. Nan Nelson and daughter and
son, Elsie and Burnie, visited with
Mrs. May Hawkins Sunday.
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MARKETS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Oct Jo.-cattle- Market
steady.
Receipts-3,300.
Beeves--$3.15@7.50
stockers and feeders-s2.5O@5.25.
Cows and heifers- s1.50@5.25.
Westerners-s3@5 .S5.
Hogs---Market 5 to 1oc lower.
Receipts-26,0 900.
Light-se.0o@5.75.
Mixed-$5.25@6.00
Heavy-s5.3 0@6.05.
Rnnrh-ta2n @R-5n-