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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
BRYAN TRUE TO SILVER IDOL
Belief In His Panacea Will Remain
mistaken.
Declaration of Faith Made to Cover
the Past, the Present and the
Future.

1t would be extremely unkind to
say that Mr.. Bryan is tickle in his
political belief. His best friends
would be the last to make such an
assertion, for they realize thoroughly
that their leader, when he has once
implanted conviction firmly In his
mind, clings to it like grim death.
This is especially true of Mr..
Bryan's attitude on the silver ques-
ton through which he first rose to
prominence. He has very little to say
about that question at present, but
that he is absolutely certain that
it is subject Of the greatest i'm
portance and that his own particular
financial panacea is the only safe
guide for the United States may be
plainly seen from the following ex-
tracts from his collected wisdom:
In an address at the Jefferson Club
banquet at Lincoln, Neb., December
2G. 1900 Mr.. Bryan said:
"'rhe principles for which we con-
tended in the last campaign still live,
and we who believe in them must
continue to fight for them. An cleo
ton does not change principles; it
only determines what principles shall
for the time being be applied"
In the North American Review, in
the same month, Mr. Bryan recorded
this declaration Of faith:
"To consider this election as de-
cisive of the money question would
be as absurd as to have regarded the
election Of 1896 as decisive of the
tariff question. 1t would be more
reasonable to regard the late election
as conclusive upon the question of
imperialism or upon the trust ques-
ton. both Of which were discussed
more by our people than the money
question.
"The increased production of gold
has lessened the strain upon gold,
and had to some extent brought the
relief which Democrats proposed to
bring in a larger measure by the re-
storation of silver; but there is no
assurances whatever that the gold
supply, even with the new discoveries,
will be sufficient to maintain the level
of prices. Favorable conditions have
given us an abnormal share of the
worlds supply of gold, but the
scarcity of the yellow metal abroad
is already leading to the export of
gold, while the increase in the issue
of banknotes is evidence that we are
still short of money here. The Re-
publcans defend the gold standard
not by logic, but by giving 1t credit
for better times. When prosperity
fails, the gold standard will lose Its
charm"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
PERFORMANCE VS.. PROMISE.
Response of Republicans to Peoples
Wishes Contrasted with Demo-
cratic Proposals.
(From Gov. Hughes Youngstown
Speech

(From Gov. Hughes Youngstown
Speech
"When we consider the inevitable
conflict of many opinions and the i'm
portance Of the questions involved the
record of progressive legislation is eX
traordInary. The creation of the bu
reau Of corporations, the railroad rate
bill. tile employers liability bill an,
the laws passed for the better proter
ton of labor constitute record Of
legislation which no just critic can al-
ford TO minimize, and which attests IL
marked manner the response of thu
Republican party under its forcefu
leadership to the demands Of the people
IF all that Mr.. Bryan has favored
during the last twelve years had beer
enacted into law we should have beer
overwhelmed with disaster, and woulC
regard it as our chief business in thu
future to find way of escape from
the meshes of i'll considered Legislation
in which we would have been entangled
il is fortunate for him as well as fol
us that he was defeated, and whateve
may be his present political potential
ity may be ascribed to the fact tina
hitherto he has not been permitted t.
carry ont his program. No doubt mucl
remains TO he accomplished in the wa
Of necessary reform, but the recor'
already made by the Republican part
is a noteworthy one, and we must max
further advances with care and neede
reflection. Our progress will be in
trusted to safe hands, and we shall b
fortunate in having a sailing maste
who knows his chart and who Will TAX
quite as much account Of reefs an
shoals as of the speed OF the vesse
We have got our direction, we hav
most precious cargo, and we mus
have safe and experienced pilot"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17

and private, may be summed up In
single sentence:
Il dare to do all that may become a
man; Who dares do more is none"
The call of the people is for Will
liam Howard Taft. They know him.
He Is one of them. There Is need this
year of leader of practical exper-
fence in public affairs whose principles
and policies are not subject to change
over night, and whose record In high
Office is a sufficient guaranty for ais
future performance. Mr.. Taft fulhlls
that requirement in every detail. His
record is an unbroken story OF accom-
plished results for the public welfare.
No act or utterance Of his requires
apology or explanation. He is neitl-
er u dodger nor trimmer He has
encountered many difficulties and mas
tered them all. His cheerlness, broad
humanity, integrity and devotion to the
principles which have made the Re
public great and powerful distinguish
him as an ideal of American citizen
ship.
In the great political campaign upon
which the country is about to enter no
body will have the slightest excuse for
misunderstanding the attitude or
the purpose of William Howard Taft.
The record of the Republican nominee
Is an open book in which there Is
neither evasion nor contradiction. He
stands by the party platform and by
the history of the party's achievements
The Republican party presents him to
the people as Il statesman and patriot
worthy to rank in succession with the
great leaders of American progress
whose names, from Lincoln and Grant
to Mckinley and Roosevelt, are unsep-
arably associated with the noblest tri
umphs of the Republic.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
A Man Who Has Done Things.
From the Baltimore American.


Responding to the call of the ma
ton for a man equal to the emergen-
cies confronting the Republic, the
people themselves have found him and
presented him to the electorate.
Naturally, the people sought among
themselves for one truly representa-
tive to the highest ideals Of American
citizenship. Their misunderstanding
and correct valuation Of men led them
to the individual who more thoroughly
than any other fulfilled their require
ments-and that was William Howard
Taft.
William Howard Taft, Of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, probably is the way ne
would designate himself. That desig-
nation, however, is grossly inadequate.
For while Mr.. Taft is an American of
Americans, he is also a citizen of the
world who, as invited guest, counselor
md adviser of foreign governments,
las exerted an influence for peace and
International good will unsurpassed by
hat Of any other American statesman,
living or dead.
The dignity Of private citizenship,
which he enjoys to-day, is in perfect
record with his temperament and in
.lination. There never has been, nor
will there ever be, anything in official
lonor sufficiently alluring to draw Mr.
taft away from his lifelong identity
With the plain people.
As a boy in Cincinnati he was ready
| to give and take in all the stirring
controversies, mental and physical
| which give effect to the law of the
survival Of the fittest. AS a student
ut Yale he displayed all the qualities
IF wholesome young manhood which
have made that university famous, an(
the endearing traits of his charactel
we're honorcd at the reunion Of oil
lass during the recent summer by {
,eleUration mere delightful to him, per
laps, than any other demonstration o
public favor possibly could be.
In the frank, fearless, boyhood ant
college life of William Howard Taf
there was the promise of an ear
nest, generous, upright manhood
That promise has been completely an,
splendidly fulfilled. The serious al
fairs of life appealed irresistlbly to til
young collegian after his graduation
and at the early age Of twenty-four h
appeared as Assistant Solicitor in hi
home country.
Mr.. Taft's professional advancement
from the position of Superior Coul
Judge and Solicitor General to sea
on the bench of the United States Di'
trict Court was due solely to a fran
recognition of his proved integrity, hi
diligence and impartiallty In the az
minlstration Of justice and his loyalt
to the Hottest standards Of Judicls
conduct. 1t Is said Of him by one VIII
as a lawyer, knew him well He wa
the gentlest, fairest and most uprigt
Of all judges before whom have pra'
ticod. He was as incapable of doing q
unklnd or an unjust thing as snow
Of turning into SCOT"
II Ii, however, In his career since b
voluntary though reluctant - retir
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17

ment from the bench that We shall lind
the most remarkable evOlutions In MI.
Tafts development as an American
statesman.
The country had gone through an IN
sought war, the successful outcome OF
which imposed new and enormous re-
sponsibilities upon the National Gov
eminent, and placed the United States
In the attitude of a first class power,
obliged to face the perils of permanent
contact with Old World nationalities.
Momentous problems arOse-partly ra-
cial, partly religious, partly constitu-
tional-all complex and urgent. They
required an immediate revision and en-
largement of American foreign policy.
They required also the services of a
new school of American statesmen and
diplomats, who should be constructive,
self-reliant and capable of dealing with
grave conditions in manner creditable
to the National honor and just to in
| ternational interests.
Among the patriotic, broad-minded
statesmen whom this changed condition
Of international affairs called into the
service of the United States none has
exerted so wide or so wholesome an In
| duence as William Howard Taft.
Porto Rico and the Philippines had be-
come American territory, requiring
American treatment. Cuba, an indie
pendent nation by the grace of the
United States, had become an object
of kindly solicitude to the Government
at Washington, and has been ever since
The Republic Of Panama came into ex
istence, bringing with 1t the terrific
| rial understanding essential to the con
struction Of the istamian canal, but
with it also came enlarged possible
ties of discord in Central America
against which the United States is. OF
it's own volition the guarantor.
That these vexatious problems hav,
all thus far advanced toward an hon
orable solution Is due more to William
Howard Taft than to any other indl
vidual. He has been the builder ant
exemplar of the new American policy
He has given to the inhabitants of on
insular possessions convincing assur
ance of the integrity Of American pur
pose. To the Philippines. to Hawaii
to Porto Rico and to Panama he ha
gone as a messenger of American g0ot
will and fair play-and in all thos
territories he is gratefully recognized
as their friend and protector In hin
they have an advocate of the force
and methods that make for peace, Pre-
gress and brotherhood under Amer
can sovereignty.
Il Mr.. Taft is many-slded man. II
works hard and plays hard. He rad
) ates geniality and sunshine AS
Judge he was both just and gent,
, AS Governor Of the Philippines hi
courtesy, tact, sympathy and forbeai
ance gave to the people Of the Orier
/ an exalted Ideal of American dlgnit
t and American manhood. AS Seeretar
OF War he elevated the standards Q
i the military service and gave Increase
! security to the National defense
He combines the executive facult
5 with the judicial in the highest d
! gree, and his rule Of life, both publ
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
Minor Mention.

what is Mr.. Bryans real para
mount lssue?' asks a reader. Don't
know. Have not heard from Mr.. Bryan
for several hours.-,Omaha Bee.
Democrats who had been thinking
rather well of Senator Foraker will
have to revise their opinions.-Sioux
City Journal.
Mr.. Taft may not do as much talk
ing rs Mr.. Bryan during the present
campaign, but this will not prevent him
from saying quite rs much.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
After ALL this issue will suffice Taft
or Bryan? The country does not want
Mr.. Bryan at the White House II
will now discover no new reason fol
intrusting him with the great respon
slbiIities of the Presidency. Boston
Herald.
The bank guarantee most Of us want
is that our checkbook stubs will tally
with the banks figuring of the balance
New York Mail.
Real tariff reformers seem unani
mously agreed in their refusal to take
Mr.. Bryan as a tariff reformer.-NeN
York Tribune.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17

From the Republican National Plat
forul-The American Government in
Republican hands, has freed Cuba,
given peace and protection to Porto
Rico and the Philippines under our
Gag, and begun the construction Of the
Panama Canal.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
MISERY AND DIsH0NoR."
Andrew D. Whites Picture Of What
Would Follow Bryan's Election.

"Just as / was again free came W.
J. Bryan's effort to capture the Pres
idency, which, in my opinion, would
have resulted In widespread misery at
home and in dishonor to the American
name throughout the world."-From
the Autobiography Of Hon. Andrew D.
White, LID, former President of Cor
nell University and Ambassador to
Germany and Russia.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
po,. Law Amendments.

The rate law does not 60 far enough.
The practice under 1t has already dis
closed the necessity for new amend
ments and will doubtless suggest more
Such is the true method--the empirical
and tentative method-of securing
proper remedies for new evil.--Hon
WIN. II. Taft. at Columbus, Ohio.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
(New Britain Record. J

Ben Chaplin, editor Of the Railroad
Employe, a labor organ, Is out for
raft. This viii no doubt call for adj
dltIonal explaining from the Great
Samuel Gompers, who promised to de-
flyer the solid labor vote to william
Jennings Bryan.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17

Mr.. Bryan might get further If HI
could explain to the country how II
lost anything by defeating him in 1896
and 10O0.-Omaha Bee.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-17
IntoIerabIe situation.

"The situation is intolerable to free
people. In 1916 my forefathers and
yours fought and bled because they
were taxed and were not allowed rep
resentation. To-day. the Republicans,
Prohibitionists, Socialists, and Popu-
lists are taxed and are DISTINGUISHED.
They all contribute to the support OF
the state institutions; they bear their
share of the cost of public improve
ments; they do all that any citizen does
ito pay the running expenses of city.
county and state, but they are not al
lowed representation. They pay taxes
but the law prevents them saying who
| shall represent them as the LEVERS or
| taxes.
More than that, this law opens a
yawning grave to every rising man in
| Arkansas who claims the right of indie
pendent thought. 1t stiles every laud-
able political aspiration; 1t stands with
flaming sword in the path of anyone
who would gain preferment outside OF
the Democratic party; 1t blasts hope
and kills ambition, and over 1t all 1t
lays its blghtlng hand upon the ballot
box, corrupting and perjuring our Dem
ocratic officials and robbing us Of the
elective franchise, the most sacred and
valuable pterogative of free citizen
/ ship
"Ths Is the paramount issue In our
state campaign; not the state capitol;
not the convict system; not the trusts,
but whether Arkansas as a state Is to
be honest and square with her people
4 and treat them all with equality and
eyen-handed Justice, which is conceded
to be the right Of every American citi-
zen under the Constitution. The Re
publlcans who are working side by side
with the Democrats in business, the
church, society, and In every laudable
enterprise that seeks to upbuild this
state, appeal to all good citizens to help
| sweep this unjust and disgraceful eleG
tion law out Of existence"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-04-23
$1,000 For a Woman.

There may be nothing new under
the sun, but "When the Mummy
Moves" is certainly an original title
for story. 1t is, Of course, a story
of mystery and IS so ingenious and
interesting a mystery that The Chi
cago Record-Herald, in which it
appears serialIy, offers first prize
of 500 to the woman who makes the
best solution, Il5 other cash prizes
for women and girls who make the
next best solutions. The story begins
in The BecOrd-I Herald Thursday,
April %, and the conditions of the
contest will be found, accommodating
each instaIlmcnt, in that paper.
Those who have been unable to get
The Becord-Hcrald containing the
early instalIments may obtain a
reprint of those installmcnts by writ
ing to the Prize Mystery Editor, The
Record-HIcrald, Chicago. While the
sex is not eligible in this
it is probable that it will
interest the whole family circle and
there is no reason why men should
not help their wives, daughters, or
friends to a successful solution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-04-23

Mrs. James MCGinnity, in Waldwick.
The little fellow was running around
in the yard when he tripped and fell
breaking a collar bone and both bones
of the left forearm.
Mrs. A. L. Richardson and little
son came here last week from Perry,
Iowa, to visit at the home of Mrs
Richardson's parents Mr.. and Mrs
James Walters and with Misses Mar
garet and Ena Walters of this city.
The Badger dance held Monday
evening was we'll attended and thor
oughly enjoyed by all.
Frank Crum came over from Dodge
willie Tuesday evening to enjoy a brief
stay among friends here.
John Jeuck, who has been confined
to his home for several months, was a
visitor among his friends on High
street on last Monday, and all will be
glad to know that he is now gradually
recovering his health and strength.
MearI Wiesen, who is at hospital
in FreepOrt, where he recently under
went I'm operation for hernia, is get
ting along nicely, and his complete
recovery is confidently hoped for.
At an examination held by the state
board of Pharmacy in Milwaukee last
week, Charles L. Ivey received his
certificate as a full registered pharm-
acist.
VIM. N. Jeuck returned Monday to
resume his studies at St. Francis
Seminary after spending Sunday with
his parents in this city.
The Rev. Phil. Allen, Jr., will de-
liver the Memorial Day address at
Mineral Point on May 30, 1908.
On Tuesday of last week comrade
William Coad made his regular an
nual visit to the Democrat office to re-
new his subscription. For many years
he has never failed to renew on
April a.
John Oates, who has been sick for
about three months, has so far recov-
cred as to be out again and came
down town on Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-04-23
Holy Week at St. Mary's
Church

Inc services at ST. Mary's church
during Holy Week came to a grand
climax On Easter day, that day in
which IN the calendar OF the church is
considered one of her greatest feasts.
The solemn Holy Week services,
which began Wednesday evening with
the chanting of the Zennebral, contin-
| ued at appointed hours for the re-
mainder of the week. These services
were held according to the manner in
which they are observed at the Vati-
can in Rome. They were full of deep
meaning and very inspiring, COM
nemorating as they did the sacred
passion and death of our Savior.
The worthy pastor, Father Weyer,
who always observes the great feast
days of the church with such marked
solemnity, was assisted during the
Holy Week services by Rev. Stephen
hIOpher, assistant priest at ST. Johns
Institute for Deaf Mutes, at ST. Fran
els Wis, and the Rev. Father Eicher
Of Seymour. At ali of the services
held before Easter there was a very
large attendance of interested parish
oners, for seldom has one the opportun-
ity OF witnessing such solemn obser-
vance of Holy Week. Easter day
with all of it's beautiful ceremonies
was observed with its usual religious
splendOr. There were two Masses cell
ebrated. The one at 1880 a. m. by the
pastor. During this Mass a large
number received Holy communion.
High Mass was sung at 10 O'Clock the
celebrant being Rev. Stephen Klopher.
After reading the gospel of the feast,
FIR. Klopher delivered two very ap-
prOpriate sermons. One in English,
the other in German. Everyone ad-
mired the manner of delivery, and the
elequence of this young priest.
The alters were appropriately dec
GRATED with choice cut flowers and
ferns by the Sisters.
The music and singing were very
good, and reflected credit upon all who
took part.
After Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament, the Re Deum Laudamus
was sung by the entire congregation.
Every one who attended these beauti-
full ceremonies was deeply impressed
and all went to their homes with deep
ly greatful hearts to our Lord whose
Resurrection has brought such JOY
and consolation to the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-04-23
THE DEMOCRAT.
Subscription, 81 .26 per year in Advance
TELEPHONE 74-2
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

superintendent E. J. Perkins, of the
Iowa County Home, was in Mineral
Point on Monday, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Schumhl of West u
MON, Iowa. Mrs. DR.. Schumhl is q
practicing physician of West Union.
George H. Legate Post No. 1875,
Dept. of Wisconsin, G. A. r., and
George H. Legate Corps, No. rs, Dept.
of Wisconsin, w. r. G., will attend
devine service on Memorial Sunday,
May "a, 1908, at St. Mary's Catholic
church.
Miss Ella M. Dave, teacher in the
Milwaukee public schools, spent her
Easter vacation in this city.
Miss Amy Masten left Tuesday on a
business trip to Chicago.
Mrs. E. w. Sylvester, who had the
misfortune to fall one day last week,
and break a collar bone, is gradually
recovering from the effects of the in
jury. Her daughter Mrs. G. w.
Wright of Monroe is here attending
her.
Perry w. Atkinson, who has been
very i'll with La grippe during the
past week is now gradually recover
ing.
At the regular meeting of Mineral
Point Assembly, No. 10Y, Equitable
Fraternal Union, on Tuesday night,
nine new members were initiated.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. w
Demuth of this city met with an acct
dent on last Sunday, while the family
were visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-04-23
Trinity Church Easter Services,

There were three services at Trinity
church on Easter Sunday. The first
was communion service, at $50 a..
M, and at which there was an unusal
large attendance.
At 1870 a. m, the church was
crowded, and the vested choir of
twenty-five, rendered the music in a
very creditable manner. The offer
tory was a Duet by Messrs. G. Ross
and William Vickerman, and was
beautifully sung. The Easter an
them "Christ Our Passover" by the
choir, deserves special mention.
There was an unusual display of cut
flowers, tastefully arranged, under the
direction Of Miss Lydia Stephens,
which were afterwards sent to the sick
and distributed to the Sunday school
at the evening service. The Rector's
Sermon was on the Easter Method
the day being the bearer of the good
news, that Christ was Risen. At the
service, the rector officially announced
the retirement of Mrs. w. S. Ross
from the morning choir, which for
seven years she has served with rare
faithfulness and generosity. The rec
tor expressed his great regret in MAX
ing this announcement and said that
he spoke for the Parish as we'll as for
himself, and expressed the hope that
she might reconsider the same. At
the parish meeting next day, the same
sentiments were expressed in a set
OF resolutions offered by Mr.. Calvert
Spensley and ordered to be placed on
record. At this meeting the old
vestry was reelected, and the treas
urer's report showed large amount
Of money collected from all sources.