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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
Press Comment on the Choice of the
Republican Convention.

Mr. Taft may be pledged to Mr..
Roosevelt's policies, Int he is GER
tain1y not pledged to Mr. Roosevelts
methods. He was reared in the
school of constitutional government.
His father before him was distin-
guished jurist who served both as
secretary of war and attorney general
In Grants cabinet. Mr. Taft himself
for nearly quarter of century has
been a state judge, he has been soli-
citor general of the United States, he
has been judge of the United States
circuit court, he has been governor
general of the Philippines. and for
four years he has been secretary of
war, dealing with the most difficult
and complicated problems that ever
confronted that Office in time of
peace In the Philippines. in Cuba
and in Panama he has proved him
self a great administrator. and after
seven years of Rooseveltism there is
need of a great administrator.
Mr. Taft ought to make a better
president than Mr.. Roosevelt. He
is better balanced, he is better pois-
4 ed The doubtful question relates to
his future independence as an exc
cutffe. VIII ne ne DOunu py Sell
interest. by party policy, by personal
obligation to defend Roosevelt's mis-
takes? Is he bound 10 represent all
MY Policies? Can he eonscientiously
disavow anything that Mr.. Roose-
welt chooses to impose upon a Man
of NY Type? If Mr.. Taft follows his
own conscience and judgment,
prompted by his long training as a
Judge and lewyer. he will respect the
constitution. the congress and the
courts far more than Mr.. Roosevelt
has done. The shadow of the Big
Stick will cease TO hang over every
department of government New
York World.
A VERSATILE CANDIDATE.
William Howard Taft's varied rec
ord of success In a career which has
everything in it but failure rests on
ability. the training OF events and
principle. Through all HIS years
there has never come near him the
remotest touch or stain Of self In
terest or self seeking. much less of
vulgar scandal. He put aside the
chief ambition of his life, seat on
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25

That Maine man who remem bered
that his appendix had been removed
after a second operation disclosed
that it was missing, must have a
hard time when his wife gives him a
few letters to mail
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25
THE CHARACTER OF GEN. GRANT

THE tHAk1tIEK Of GfsN. 0f1aNI
When Oliver Cromwell was having
his portrait painted he instructed the
artist TO paint him warts and all. .
1t is only great men that can give
such instructions. It is only great
men who can stand investigation into
their personal habits and their per-
sonal relations.
It may be during the lives of great
men friends can cloak their weak
nesses and their follies but when
a man becomes an historical charac-
ter, when, after death. his work is
reviewed for the benefit of coming
=. generations, and the world is asked
to a contemplation of history which
is philosophy teaching by example,"
1t is absurd to ask that the orator,
the historian, the philosopher or the
statesman should hold up to the adj
miration of mankind a purely ficti-
tious character.
On Memorial Day Judge Taft in an
eulogy of General Grant referred to
certain well known habits which
largely controlled him during the
period after he left the army follow
ing the Mexican war until he was
commander in chief of the army in
the Civil war It is known to every
one familiar with the career of this
great soldier that during this period
me was too often the victim of intem-.
perance. He had this failing in COM
mon with many of the worlds great
men, in common with Webster, for
Instance. No man today in any at
tempt to portray the character of
either leader would feel called on to
conceal these defects.
Yet an cutlery has gone up from
various political newspapers against
the statement made by Judge Taft
Incidental to his portraiture OF Grant
as a great soldier. Judge Taft re-
ferred to this characteristic merely
to Illustrate Grant s force of charac-
ter. to show how he had the will to
overcome that weakness born OF years
of idleness. how he mastered it and
in mastering it had new claim to
the mastery of other people and due
claim to the confidence and respect
of his fellow citizens.
The more the character of General
Grant is considered the more pow
erful does ii appear. We do not get
a conception of the. mans genius, we
do not get a conception of his force
of character in any one incident. II
Is possible to point out defects in his
military career, at Belmont, at Shi
lob, or in the Wilderness but 1t Il
not possible to consider his who'll
career or to ponder his character
and fail to have for him not merel,
admiration, but as we'll, a respec
that lofty qualities must always com
mand. He is an impressive figur
in all his public career. Nothing Il
/. American history, not even the ca
reer of Lincoln. furnishes such pow
erful contrasts as the career o
Grant. A few years before the Civil
war. a private citizen at Galena, o
in Missouri, a man out of harmon,
with his surroundings. lacking in al
of the elements of commercial sue
cess and yet relying upon commerce
for the support OF himself and nj
family. In those years he stood lik
millions of other American citizens
lacking certain. elements that mad
these millions successful men
Then his opportunity came. HI
did not even seem to seek it. He ha,
rare and almost unexampled mod
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25

. An English, editor has been fined
for cutting out part of a serial novel
he was running in his naper Now he
has chance to be sorry he didn't
cut it out entirely and print some
thing OF general interest.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25
doned Hill

The leading editorial in Il recent
issue of the Chicago Daily Socialist
begins: The socialist party is po-
litical party. II wants votes. 1t
wants the Offices. It wants political
bower" Which is sufficient evidence
that the socialist party wants great
deal more than it is likely to get this
year.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25

Mistress Did you remember to
feed the cat every day during my
absence?" Every day but
one, ma'am." Mistress didn't
the poor thing have anything TO eat
all day?" Maud@"Oh, yet. ma'am
She ate the canary. Kansas City
Journal
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25

Censure is the tax man pays to
the public for being Swift.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-25
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
No Mistake.

A New York produce commission
house which prides itself on filling all
orders correctly received letter from
a New Jersey customer recently, say.
ing:
Gentlemen-This is the first time
we ever knew you to make a mistake
in our order You are well aware that
we buy the very best country eggs
The last you sent are too poor for our
trade. What shall we do with them?
The fair fame Of the house for
never making an error seemed to be
at stake, bat the bright mind of this
Junior partner found way out Of It,
He wrote:
Gentlemen-We are sorry to hear
that our last shipment did not suit
you. There was, however, no mistake
on our part. We have looked up your
original order and find that 1t reads
as follows: Rush SO crates eggs.
We want them bad."-Lippinoott's
Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
SOME OF HIS OWN MEDICINE.
irate Citizen Found He Had to Deal
with Worthy Adversary.

An irate citizen dashed up the
stoop, nearly pulled the oldfashioned
bell out Of the socket. stormed till the
master OF the house appeared, and
thus saluted him: "Sir, I'm going to
thrash that boy" shaking his finger
in the direction Of youngster OF
some IL years. 1T Is outrageous that
you should allow him to be so mean
and contemplate. | don't suppose
you ever whipped him in your life"
II certainly never did" replied the
master Of the house meekly; Il do not
believe in corporal punishment"
We'll, do. and I'm going to tan
that young scoundrels hide. II he had
a licking week he wouldn't be so
great a nuisance to your nelghbors.
I'm a patient man, but he's too much
for me. wish you would understand
that I'm going to thrash him!"
my friend, / cannot help what you
do. The law apparently is in your
hands. If you insist upon it. go ahead
and lick him"
The boy was getting an awful troun.
cling when strange man appeared on
the scene with fire in his eye. He Tit
into" the irate citizen and nearly wal
Hoped the hide off him. When the lat.
err could escape he appealed to the
master of the house. saying In gasps:
Didn't you - say-I-could-l-lick
that boy of yours? Who was that fell
low who attacked me?'
"Oh, have no boy. That was the
boys father"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Slashed His Neck With a Jack Knife
Weapon Was Too Dull.

weapon was 90 Oull.
The following account ofthe attempt
ed suicide of Robert Neeley is from
the Hoosick Falls Democrat Of April
s:
Robert Neeley. for number of
years a resident of Walloomsac, at
tempted to commit suicide Monday
morning, but failed because of the dull
ness Of the pocket knife, For some
days he was respondent because of his
inability to secure employment. For
about two years he was employed In
the Walloomsac Paper Mill company's
mill but lost his job early in January.
He boarded at the home of Charles
Stewart and his action had caused the
family alarm. Monday morning he
hastily left this house for the back
yard, and suspecting his purpose, Mrs.
Stewart followed him. but before she
could prevent il he slashed his neck
with a jack knife Overseer of the
Poor John Gigel took charge of him
and Or. VIM. f. Fox was summoned
He was removed to the railroad sta
ton where DR.. Fox sewed up the
wounds, which are not considered dan
gerous. Accompanied by Deputy Sher
If John Kane he was brought to the
Office of Dr. G. NJ Lamb, this village,
where, in connection with DR., Fox, he
was examined as to his sanity, Nee
ley's act being crime he was ar
ralgned before Justice of the Peace
Kimpton who committed him to the
Troy Jail for further examination.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
COMPLIMENT FROM THE HEART.
longfelIow Appreciated the Praise Of
English Workingman.

When Longfellow was in London,
Queen Victoria sent for him to come
and see her at the palace. He went,
and just as he was seating himself In
the waiting coach after the interview,
man in working clothes appeared,
hat in hand. at the coach window.
Please sir, yer honor" said he, an
are you Mr. Longfellow?"
Il am Mr.. Longfellow." said the
poet
AN did you write the Psalm OF
Life?" he asked.
Il wrote the Psalm Of Life" re-
piled the poet.
AN yer honor. would you be will
Ing TO take working man by the
hand?"
Mr. Longfellow gave the homes,
Englishman a hearty handshake
Later. in speaking of the incident, he
said.
Il never In my life received com
plment which gave me more satisfac
ton"
The psalm Of Life" has been trans
lated into Is different languages.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
COOKE AFTER BISHOP
viii Make Him Answer for not Press
ing Investigation.

Brandon. April 9-"The only re-
course left for me now is to bring the
bishop up and make him answer for IT, !"
said Rev George A. Cooke OF this town
when asked last evening for state
menl relative 10 the charges which he
has preferred against Bishop Moore Of
New York Conference as a result OF
the latter's action on the recent char
ges preferred by Rev. Mr.. Cooke
against Chancellor James X. Day of
Syracuse university. His charges to
the effect that the chancellor had pub
licly attacked President Roosevelt
were not sustained. and as a result of
the bishops action in the matter he
has preferred charges of mal-adminis-
tration against Bishop Moore Mr.
Cooke states that he told the bishop
that ne would attach him II he used
his Office TO shield Chancellor Day.
The fight against the latter, he said,
is not ended by any means.
Mr.. Cooke alleges in the charges
that as presiding officer OF the New
York conference which met at New
York City April /, last. Bishop Moore
was guilty of gross betrayal of trust,
amounting to corrupt and partisan adj
ministration Of his Office" He fur
tner alleges that the bishop without
regard for the discipline of the church
threw his charge of defamation of
character against Chancellor Day out
of the conference, allowing the char
acter of Chancellor Day to pass with
out investigation and without trial"
Mr.. Cooke alleges that the proceed
ure was Illegal and revolutionary and
calculated to encourage crime among
ministers and among people"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
GRANT IA DIVORCES
Only One Refused at Present Term Of
Court.

Rutland, April l0.-Fourteen diyor.
ces were granted by Judge w. II. Tay-
lor yesterday morning in cases for
separation that have been heard at
various times during this term OF
court Only one case, that OF Laura
Il. Adams against Charles w, Adams,
was a divorce refused. This case was
continued for lack of evidence.
The state docket was cleared up
when the case Of state against John
Flynn was nolle pressed and judg-
ment rendered IN the case OF state
against John w. Blanchard. The d.
vorces granted were In the following
| cases.
Jennie j. Lincoln VS.. George w.
Lincoln and Rose Elliot VS.. William
Il. Elliott, desertion; Hattie l.. Rey-
| nolds vs.. James NJ. Reynolds, intol.
cradle severity; Ida Lowell vs.. Ez.
ra Lowell intolerable severity; I'll
la G. Kinney VS.. Fred l.. Kinney, re-
fusal to support; Mary Johnson VS..
Oscar w. Johnson, refusal to support (;
Clara Mcdonald VS.. Howard p. Nc.
Donald, desertion; Della Myers vs.
Charles d. Myers, desertion; Carrie
NJ Adshade VS.. Sidney s. Adshade
intolerable severity petitioner has
custody of minor child; George r. Al
drich VS.. Fanny l.. 'Aldricb, statutory
offcnse; Jessie A. i.eath VS. Elmer w
Heath, intolerable severity; Flora b.
Owens, VS. James ~ Owens intoler.
able severity; custody of minor chill
dren committed TO petitioner; Isabelle
Leonard VS.. Herbert G.. Leonard, in
tolerable severity, care of two minor
children to petitioner; Grace II. B.
Spaulding vs. Merton j. Spaulding, de
sertion.
In the case of state against John
w. Blanchard. judgment was rem
dered In favor OF the state, whereby
Blanchard must pay $50 and costs
Mr. Blanchard went bail for William
Nesbit In City court and Nesbit jump
ed the town, leaving Blanchard to pay
the bail.
| A partial hearing was held in the
divorce case of Agnes Taylor against
Alec Taylor. This case will be com
pleted after the recess. At 1890
o'clock court adjourned until Monday
the 9th. at O'Clock in the afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
French Married Life.

The high average Of reasonably
happy marriages in France, where
marriage Is mostly family arrange
ment, is not so inexplicable as we
might think. One thing. we suppose,
the foreigner will never be able to ex-
plain, and that is how the French girl
passes from her obscure and untried
existence before marriage to the Wis
dom and self-possession Of the young
French married woman, who seems to
WELD the experience Of all the ages.
The adaptability Of French women is
beyond praise, as 1t is beyond expla-
nation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
Statesman's Confessions.

For all his caustic Wit. Thomas B.
Reed OF Maine was as tender OF heart
as large of frame. He was not much
Of hunter Il never shot but one
bird In my life" he once confessed
Il spent whole day doing that I,
was a sandpiper. chased him for
hours up and down mill stream
When at last potted him and held
him up by one Of his poor little legs
never felt more ashamed OF myself
In all my life. | hid him in my coat
tail pocket for fear somebody would
see how big was and how small the
victim, and ! never will be guilty
again Of the cowardice Of such an un
equal battle. "-Woman's Companion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
vienna's Crown OF Green.

The city OF Vienna has recently un.
dertaken at an estimated expense Of
$lO,OO0,00O, to surround itself with q
belt Of forests.
The existing forests near the city
are to be preserved and others, to-
gether with broad meadows, are to be
established In such way as complete
ly to encircle the city.
Land is being reserved for the new
plantations. which are to be connect.
ed with the celebrated Prster, which
already forms green border for the
Austrian capital on the Youths
Companion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
Caves Of q CannibaI Race.

Strange evidences of cannibalism
have been brought to light with the
recent opening up Of caves at One
Tree Hill. Maungakiekie. New South
Wales. and another link has been
added to the chain Of interest en-
circling this celebrated spot.
In one cave great piles Of human
bones have been discovered, mixed up
indiscriminately and thrown down In
one huge conical heap. These bones
belonged to victims taken by the
Maoris in battle and slaughtered for
culinary purposes. Then they were
dropped down the funnel-shaped
mouth OF the cave into darkness and
oblivion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
Cupid Demoralized.

pdpiG once was but child.
With an arrow and a bow.
Now he's running very wild.
As the daily papers show.
Gets a seven-shooter and
Startles us with the report:
Does his very best 10 land
Folks Of prominence In court.
Cupid was the poets friend,
But so oft he breaks the peace
That his fame must now depend
on the books of the police.
Once he sang a gentle song.
Now ne wears jealous frown.
And with warwhoops loud and long.
Goes a-shooting up the town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
UNKNOWN TRAMP KILLED
Nine Freight Cars Wrecked Just Be
low East Ryegate.

ST. Johnsbury, April 1O.-Nne
freight cars loaded with grain and
lumber were wrecked on the Boston &
Maine railroad half mile below the
East Ryegate station about $3.50
O'Clock last night. Two tramps who
were stealing rides were on the train.
One was killed and the other was in
jured, but made his escape. The name
of neither man is known.
The track was badly torn up and 1t
was necessary to send some trains
around by Lunenburg. Repairs were
made sufficient to enable trains to
pass this morning. The engine and
nine cars OF the extra freight were not
derailed.
A broken wheel is the probable
cause OF the wreck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
Her Vanity Book.

IT'S a prayer book In cover
All OF silver filigree.
In the back a little mirror
Dimmed with twice century.
And the glass Is blurred and broken
Straight across the center. too.
Since she viewed II In the shadow
or the ancient high backed pew.
Roses, ribbons. girlish beauty.
And a powdered pompadour.
Was the picture 1t reflected
On those Sabbath days of yors.
When OF psalms and sermons wsayH
10! she used TO steal a look
Al her own exquisite image
In hay dainty prayer boOk.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
NEW PERFECTION

Ready at any moment for cooking, baking,
ironing. Does not overhead the kitchen.
A splendid stove for summer cooking.
Economical and easily regulated. Three Sizes.
THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
INVESTIGATE
PIPE Line
HASKELL NAMES AN AGENT TO
LOOK lKT0 SITUATION AND
REPORT

Guthrie Okla, July 16.-Governor
Haskell states that no suits against
the Prairia Oil and Gas company
would be prosecuted before the con
templated proceeding had been exam
ined in his Office. He said further.
that if after a thorough investigation.
It was found that the law was being
violated, he would surely advise pro
seeution, but not before.
The movement for an Investigation
was set on foot by the governor to-
day when he appointed James Kirk
wood, Of Guthrie, as special represen-
tatiye Of the executive Office to make
complete examination of the facts
and gather evidence in the case. Mr.
Kirkwood is president Of the state
Anti-Horse Thief association, and we'll
known over the state.
Governor Haskers letter to Mr. Kirk
wood follow
Guthrie, Okla, July is. 1908
James Kirkwood, Guthrie, Okla.
My dear Mr. Kirkwood referring
to the matter o. the Prairie Oil and
Gas CO., in the conduct Of its business
including the laying Of pipe lines, in
Nowata, Washington Tulsa, and ad-
joining counties, there appears to be
some controversy as to whether or
not this company is conducting it.
self in lawful manner, and proper
Ily serving the public without inter
fering with the rights Of the state OF
Of our people
| 1t is necessary for me to know the
exact facts before I can act intelh
gently on this question. Your exten
ded acquaintance throughout thaf
country, as well as the balance Of the
state, obtained from official duties al
president OF the Ant1-Horse Thief az
sociation, certainly qualities you t,
carefully investigate the above ques
tons
therefore hereby appoint ant
: qualify you as my representative t.
make a complete investigation, cor
ferring with the people who reside i
) the above locality, and by such test
5 mony as you can obtain, advise m
! Of the true conditions and necessities
I trust that you viii enter upon thi
j work at once, and report to me b
y the Mrepart of next week.
/ Sincerely yours,
@. N. HASKELL,
Y Goyerno
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
IL A COOP HOME

Is what you want, we can surely
do you good. We have for sale
some Of the finest and best located
residences in Chickasha. We are
next to all the good things in
town.
S room house, lot 5oxI65. Close
in. A good home or investment for
the price stsoo.
8 room house, close in on Color
ado ave. Good barn and a bargain.
Price $1,000.
s room house on west mill, lot
s5xE65. All kinds of fruit and
shade trees, barn room for a horses,
shed, chicken yard, cave. Cost
5000 90. This is an elegant home.
Price $4,000.
10 room house on So. 9th st. has
every convenience, here is some
thing sure enough good. Price
5000.
Q room modern house, close il
on one Of the best streets in town
Price $3.50.
Is you do no. see what you wan
here, come to our Office, Look ov
er onr list We have everything
~ city and farm property.
HAYES & JENKINS
Phone $40. Over Citizens Nationa
Bank.