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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-10-15
THE HON. JOHN TEMPLE
GRAVES.

The Hon. John Temple Graves, Of
Georgia and New York, who, it is to
be hoped, will visit our fair city to
make speech during the campaign,
is editor Of the Hearst papers and ex-
officio candidate for the Vice-Presi-
dency on the Hearstian ticket. We
are inclined to believe that the honor
able gentleman will fail Of election to
the exalted Office he presumably
covets, and that those who vote for
him will waste their ballots, but all
the same we admire and love the.
man and wish him we'll. He is, in
our private view, the most subtle and
stupendous orator in the United
States today, and, in addition, he is
the greatest of living editors, pub
icists, patriots, journalists, rhetori-
clans, platitudinarians, etc.
So far the Hon. Mr.. Graves has
cavorted but little upon the hastings
that is to say, in the presen, cam
paign-but we have more than once
discerned his fine Italian hand in the
quips and sillogisms fhis associates.
Let it not be understood that we
accuse him of writing Mr.. Hearst's
speeches. AS a matter of fact, such
charge would be preposterous, for
Mr.. Graves would refuse to stoop to
any such mental and anonymous labor.
What we are trying to say is that Mr..
Hearst s association with Mr.. Graves
has mellowed and polished him. The
Hearst Of other days was crude and
commonplace The Hearst of today
is full of wit, metaphors, poetry,
eloquence and parts of speech. Thus
doth a great mind send its radiance
into dark places.
The same still, soft, civilizing in
fuence is apparent in all the other
talented persons who aid Mr.. Hearst
in his efforts to lift the plain people
from their slough of despond. Since
Mr.. Graves moved from Georgia to
New York the poems Of Mrs. Ella
Wheeler Wilcox have improved 80 per
cent. Her rhymes are more opposite,
her fights into the empyrean are
steadier and she has frmer faith in
the intelligence, virtue and honesty Of
the great masses. The same thing
might be said, again, Of Miss Beatrice
Fairfax, the Rev. Thomas Gregory,
Groucho the Monk, Ambrose Beirce,
the Hall-Room Boys, James Creelman
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-10-15
STATEMENT BY MR.. BLACK
BURN.

B. M. Blackburn, secretary of the
state executive committee, in speaking
Of the result in the state election,
said:
Concerning the charge that Mr..
Brown and his friends attempted
political deal by which the democratic
party in Georgia was to be delivered
to Mr.. Watson, as a candidate for
President. Mr.. Watson repudi-
ates it, and Mr.. Brown says
that it is preposterous. The
only basis for such a charge is in
the fact that Mr.. Watson, on the
occasion of his notification at Atlanta,
stated in a public address that he
thought the people of Georgia would
like to give him complimentary
vote-and that if they would give
him opportunity to register this vote,
unhampered by partisan political
prejudice, he, in the event Of getting
majority, would gladly yield the
electoral vote of the state to Bryan,
should the latter's election depend on
it.
"The speech was made in the
hearing of thousands, and I do not
suppose there was man in the audi
ence who had ever anticipated the
utterance. At the time J. thought it
was kindly display, and considered
from Mr.. Watson's point of view, I
still think so. His position was, that
although successful, his respect for
the traditions of his native state
would lead him to surrender the
electoral vote to political enemy,
rather than do violence to the wishes
Of his people.
"The populist state convention that
met to honor Mr. Watson Endorsed
the democratic state platform-and as
one democrat, I am willing for them
to indorse our electoral ticket, In
that event Bryan would have had
counted for him every vote that was
cast for Bryan, together with those
cast for Watson, should he have
needed them, whereas Mr.. Watson
could have ascertained by having his
name on separate ticket than that
of Mr.. Bryan (each heading demo-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-10-15

Public Opinion Throughout the Union
5be Jefferson,an

cleared yourself from so much as
shadow of suspicion as long as one
penny Of that Haskell-got money
remains in your campaign chest or
is expended in the attempt to make
you President of the United States.
Are you going to return those con-
tributions, Mr.. Bryanq-New York
American.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-10-15
NOW, MR.. BRYAN, RETURN
THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS.

that he thus will clear himself per-
sonally Of the petroleum odor that
clings to his garments. Haskell was
Bryan's intimate; he was Bryan's
choice; he was selected by Bryan for
the very purpose whose fulflment has
brought the Bryan candidacy under
the whitening blight of Standard Oil.
Yet Haskell, still crying to the
heavens that he is not guilty, still
defying all men to detect the stencil
Of oil upon him, is punished as un-
tremendously as ever a gang of
lynchers punished protesting horse
thief.
Why? Because fear is merciless,
and Mr.. Bryan is pitiably afraid.
But neither the throwing of Haskell
to the wolves of public indignation
nor the SNUG pretense that Mr..
Bryan was ignorant of Haskell's
subservience to the Standard Oil
Company will avail to restore to the
Democratic candidate that pose of
unsophisticated. innocence of all
evil which, patented and trademark
ed, he has carried through twenty
seven years Of public life.>
The removal Of Haskell was not
voluntary on Bryan's -part-unless an
act of utter cowardice can be counted
voluntary. And as for his solemn
assertion that he knew nothing Of
Haskell's black record, that is
annihilated by the letter of L. 7.
Russell, editor Of the Ardmore
(Okla.) Democrat, who shows that he
placed the whole ugly story of
Haskell in Mr.. Bryan's hands a year
ago.
Let US see just how much Mr..
Bryan has profted by this sacrifice
he has made on the altar of the great
god Fear.
The casting out of Haskell is
confession that Haskell is an unfit
man to collect campaign contributions
for a national party.
But Haskell has collected cam
paign contributions.
If Haskell is unfit, the money that
he has collected is unfit. If Haskell
bears the faint Of criminal corpora
ton, the money that he has taken
from his criminal corporation friends
bears exactly the same faint. And if
Haskell is jettisoned to save the
leaky craft that he piloted into
Standard Oil harbor, SO must be the
money that she has taken on board
there.
Mr.. Bryan, you said in your tele-
gram to President Roosevelt:
The selection of Governor Haskell
as chairman of the Committee on
Resolutions at Denver, and also as
treasurer of the Democratic National
Committee, had my approval and in
dorsement.
Therefore, your act in removing
Haskell must show that you believe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
LUNDY AGAIN IN TROUBLE.
Arrested and Locked Up for Insult
ing q Woman.

Louis Lundy. colored. thirty-two years
OF age, boasts that four bullets have
struck him In the past few years, but
neither caused him as much physical
pain as did the treatment he received last
night at 40 o Street alley during trouble
with John Jones. Lundy is tho man who
was shot by Representative j. Thomas
Helm. following a disputation aboard
Pennsylvania avenue electric car, about
one month ago.
Lundy Is married and lives at GIL Koran
court southwest. He called at the house
In o Street alley, 1t is said. to see q young
colored woman. daughter Of Mrs. Mamie
Hickman. The mother is elderly and
partly paralyzed. She told Louis her
daughter was In an institution in the
eastern section of the city. Lundy. 1t is
charged. became insulting and was
elected from the house by Jones'
Precinct Detective Fortney and Police
man Adcock Of the second precinct ap-
peared in o Street alley shortly after the
trouble had occurred and took charge of
Lundy. He had been imbibing freely of
liquor. He disliked very much to occupy
cell at the second precinct police sta
ton. but as he was short Of cash there
was nothing else for him to do. He will
face Judge Ktmban tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
EDWARD BLEHL DEAD.
Suddenly, Expires While on a Visit
to Williamsport, Pa.

Edward Blehl died suddenly yesterday
afternoon at the home of his father,
Matthew Blehl. Williamsport. Pa, where
he went to escort home a niece who had
been visiting him at his home. 433 9th
street northwest. When he left to ac-
company his niece home he expected to
return this morning, but last night his
wife received a telephone message tell
ing Of his death. Mrs. Blehl went to
Williamsport last night to remain until
after the funeral.
Mr.. Blehl was forty-two years of age
and was a native of Germany. He came
to this country when he was quite young
and lived with his parents in Williams
port until the time Of his marriage, thir-
teen years ago. at Atlantic City. His
wife was Miss Edith Batey Of Eagleville.
Pa The year after they were married
they came to this city to live. Mr.. Blehl
was a member Of Washington Aerie, No.
Us, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
been made. but it is likely the interment
will take place at Williamsport Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
Proceedings at Meeting Of Agents.
New Members for Club.

The agents of the Associated Charities
at a meeting, last Friday afternoon dis
cussed with great enthusiasm the work
of collecting small savings 1t was de-
cided to have a meeting Of all savings col
lectors next Monday. evening at S11 G
street. I It is said to be surprising that
SIG, 900 Is being saved by those who
would not have had an opportunity to
save had 1t not been for the Associated
Charities stamp savings system. In the
northern division alone, under Miss F. 8.
Crosby. the agent. there are eighteen vol
nnteer workers giving two hours a week
to collecting savings
The agents reported that there are in
creasing demands for milk aand egg diet
for consumptives. In connection with the
Instructive Visiting Nurse Society the
Citizens Relief Association is furnishing
tho milk and eggs and the committee on
prevention Of consumption is attacking
the problem with hope Of success In saw
ing the lives Of those who are only in the
first stages.
Mr.. Lisner said he was delighted to hear
that the work Of providing milk and eggs
and Of fighting tuberculosis had received
another impetus in response to appeals for
membership to the 400 club. The mem
bership has now reached 115. The addi-
tional names are:
L. E. Payson. Alphonso Hart, Mercer
B. Mayheld, w. M Gait & Co., Mrs G..
T. Dunlop, E. H Snyder & Co, Zellers &
Co.. 2. and Geo L. Bradley. 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

peace token. for the legend was
that the Indians obtained from the red
pipestone quarrjes'' the material for their
peace pipes. In accepting the gavel the
president general said: I'm the name OF
this gavel I command peace"
gave a tea at her home In honor OF the
Ohio delegates to the congress. Mrs.
Foraker had the pleasure OF entertaining
one OF the largest delegations IN the con-
gress. for Ohio ranks all the others In
point Of attendance, unless II be the Dis
trtct.
B1ght-eyed 'little'' Agnes Gerald, sec
rotary to the president general. was about
McLean's big family" Miss Gerald has
heavy responsibilities for one SO young.
but has borne them so as to endear her
to everybody.
Mrs. Clarendon Smith, who for several
sessions represented Arizona as vice state
regent, was not a delegate in the congress
this year. the state regent. Mrs. Henrietta
H. Talbot Of Phoenix. being here.
Mrs. Elkins, wife OF Senator Elkins.
yesterday afternoon entertained twenty
four guests in honor OF the president gen
eral. Among those invited to meet Mrs.
Mclean were Mrs John w. Foster. for
mer president general: Mrs. Taft. wife
Of the Secretary of War; Mrs. Charles
Taft and Mrs. j. B. FORAKER.
The chimes OF the clock presented by
the Berks County Chapter. Pennsylvania,
are soft and mellow and the tones beau
tiful. 1t was the custom of the congress
to pause when the clock struck twelve
and listen for the two minutes that 1t
chimed out its musical notes and the
twelve cathedral-like strokes OF the hour.
Oklahoma created a ripple Of human
interest yesterday by wanting to carry
back to the newly made state the banner
which had served as marker during the
congress. The president general in
gracious little speech gave the banner to
Oklahoma and then the delegate wanted
to pay s. for it.
I'VE could not make you a gift and
then take S for it, the president general
declared.
''Oh, but want the hall to have the S..
and Oklahoma could not go on record as
accepting a little five-dollar gift" The
congress gasped. The president general
looked surprised and then said: We'll. we
have given you the banner and you can
give the S. to the Continental Hall fund
If you like" and the bill changed hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

The gavel used by the president gen.
eral was presented to her at the opening
of the congress by Mrs. Loyud of Mime
sofa. It is Of the famous red pipestone"
of Hiawatha fame, and handsomely en-
graved. It was presented by the chap
tiers OF Minnesota. In presenting the
gavel Mrs. Loyud said that she gave it a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
Preservation Of Mile Stones.

The attention of the Commissioners has
again been called by Fred E. Woodward
to the matter of preserving the ''old mile
stones" used in marking the boundaries
OF the District. Mr. Woodward has sug-
gested that the Commissioners obtain
from Congress an appropriation SUFFICIENT
to protect the Landmarks. which are
rapidly being destroyed by vandals and
souvenir hunters.
An investigation of the cost of the work,
made last year, showed that 1t would
amount TO about $4,000 to provide suita-
BILE protection for the stones. Owing to
the lateness OF the present session and
Of the large expenditure that would be
necessary. Commissioner Morrow has
recommended that no appropriation be re-
quested at this session Of Congress. but
that the matter be given consideration
during the coming year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Daughters the preceding evening. They
had been presented to her as a token of
esteem and regard for the National So
ciety Of the Daughters Of the American
thanks for the gift.
Percy S. Foster has never missed a con-
gress. He. Is always the precentor. pre-
gram. and Is ready to play the piano.
lead with his baton or If need be- take
the solo parts. He taught the Daughters
a lesson on singing America" yesterday
morning. II think we do not stop to re-
fleet that the last verse Of America Is a
prayer" he said. Il want you to sling 1t
tepderly. softly. as you would pray" he
said. and they sang 1t that way. The
effect was revelation.
Mrs William E. Stanley of Kansas, who
was elected one Of the vice presidents
general, Is the first In Kansas to be hon
ored with q national Office. She read a
paper on the marking of the old Santa Fe
long and arduous, she stated. but Is at
last accomplished.
Mrs. Beadle Of New Jersey. formerly
vice president general, was q delegate,
but was too i'll to attend all the sessions.
No one remembers to have ever seen her
without smile.
There are many Daughters who say
they would like to see Mrs. Amos Draper
president general, because she can state
question, can always be heard and is a
good parliamentartan." Mrs. Draper was
among the earlier treasurers general. She
is president Of the National Society or
Colonial Danes. for New Hampshire and
a member Of the Founders and Patriots
Association.
Donald Mclean has been a quiet audi
90.
with Rt. Rev. Mr.. Steele Of Trinity
Church, New York city, cousin of Mrs.
Mclean, occupied box above the stage
throughout the week.
Among the many interested guests in
the boxes during the week was Mrs. John
Sharp Williams. Mrs. Williams Is presi-
dent Of the recently organized society.
congressional Women"
Paducah Chapter of Paducah. KY. OF
which Mrs. E. G. Boone is regent, is un-
dertaking a George Washington memorial
fountain, which Is to cost about $1,000,
the half of which has been raised. Mrs.
by her husband, who Is a nephew of Dan
lei Boone.
Among the singers who attended the
congress in the capacity of delegate was
Mrs. William Laurence Hartman of Pueb-
10, Col. Mrs. Hartman. by request. sang
Colorado for the congress. and received
an ovation. Another singer was Mrs.
Yeager of Illinois. who rendered Illinois. .
Mrs. Hodgkins. state regent of the Dis
trict, was one OF the busiest members of
the congress. She was chairman of the
press committee. She has filed various
Offices in the society. Among her for
bears are Col. John Woodson. Col John
Field, Henry Field. Capt. Nathaniel Will
son and John Burnham.
The gavel used by the president gen.
eral was presented to her at the opening
of the congress by Mrs. Loyud of Mime
sota It is Of the famous red pipestone"
of Hiawatha fame. and handsomely en-
graved. 1t was presented by the chap
tiers OF Minnesota. In presenting the
gavel Mrs. Loyud said that she gave it az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
TO ARREST JUDoMENT.
Motion Argued in the Wade
"Bucket Shop Case"

Arguments on a motion In arrest of
Judgment have been made before Justice
Barnard in the case Of Percy Wade. re-
Gently convicted Of setting up a gaming
table by conducting an alleged bucket
shop. Attorneys H. e. Davis and J. E.
Laskey urged that az the fluctuations in
the stock market did not constitute a
game the having Of a, place where money
was waeered on these fluctuations did not
constitute the crime of setting I'D a
gaming table. Justice Barnard reserved
his decision.
Relying on these arguments, counsel fol
the defense did not press the motion fol
g. new trial Of Wade, and this latter mo-
ton was overruled
United States Attorney Baker and As
sistant United States Attorney Mcnamara
appeared for the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
Width of Connecticut Avenue.

A request that the pavement in Con-
necticut avenue between X and n streets
northwest be narrowed. in order TO in
crease the width of that thoroughfare, has
been made by Murray A. Cobb of 11O2
Connecticut avenue.
C. B. Hunt, engineer Of highways. has
recommended to the Commissioners that
Mr. Cobb be notified that his request will
be given consideration in the preparation
of future estimates for that class of work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Mrs. Stanley. Mrs. Mccoy, Mrs. Gurnsey
Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs.
Tomb, Mrs. Harbeson, Mrs. Forestel,
Mrs. Slaughter, Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Shinn,
Mrs. Gardner. Mrs. Davis, Mrs Lobdell,
Mrs. Prescott, Mrs. Harris. Mrs. Terry.
Mrs. Keerfoote, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Bray
ton, Mrs. Pancoast, Mrs. Casson, Mrs.
Scott. Mrs. Lustin. Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs.
Plummet, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Bellows
Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Jemi-
son. Mrs. Mckinney, Mrs. Scanlan and
Mrs Rl0dpetf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

BUENOS AIRES. April 25.-Reports
have been received here of a revolu-
tionary outbreak in the province of San
tiago. NJ. Delestearo the governor of the
province, accompanied by his ministers.
has arrived here. He says he was de-
posed by the revolntionaries. Several men
were killed and others were wounded in
the fighting that preceded his removal
from office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
Session of Central "Y."

The Central ''Y" held its April session
In McKendree NJ. e. Church last Friday
evening After business was disposed OF
Mrs. George Otis Smith assumed charge.
She gave a history Of the establishment
and development OF the Y branches OF
the w. c. T. u. and mentioned the per-
sons who have worked and are working in
that line of temperance effort Miss
Babcock opened the meeting with a piano
solo, and Miss Meloy at the end sang a
sacred solo. >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
Final Session Yesterday.

., The seventeenth annual congress was
adjourned late yesterday afternoon, peace
reigning supreme. The president gen.
eral, Mrs. Donald Mclean, was almost
mobbed by enthusiastic Daughters as
they bore down on her at the close of the
proceedings. They carried off all the
flowers and almost everything else that
wasn't actually nailed down, as souvenirs
Of what Is unanimously stated to have
been the most successful. the most har-
monious, the most prosperous congress in
the history of the society,"
Large boxes Of American beauty roses
arrived Throughout the session, and the
table Of the president general was heaped
, 1908-10-10
Stock In the Yards.

The following stock shipments were
at the yards here this morning: Beck
with, Quinn & Co., Sage to South ON
aha, eleven car Of sheep; G. Marsoc
kie, Mackay to South Omaha, two cars
Of cattle; Empey & Flitton. Idaho
Falls to Chicago. two cars Of sheep;
Smart & webster. Rexburg to Chicago
three cars Of sheep; c. E. Mcpherson
Soda Springs TO South Omaha, three
ars of cattle; Coney & Co., Montpelier
to Chicago, two ars Of sheep; D. H,
Blower, Montpelier to Chicago, seven
cars OF sheep; W. B. Corey. Montpelier
to Chicago, two cars of sheep; P. And
erson, Cokeville to South Omaha, SIX
cars of sheep; H. ana d. c. Anderson,
Cokevil.e to South Omaha, six cars Of
sheep.
, 1908-10-10
TONIGHT WILL BE
"YANkEE DOODLE BOY"

The play depicts the many humor-
)us adventures of "Bud Hicks"-one
of those slangy, 1ashily dressed, de-
;idedly Independent young fellows
who are typical products of our great
tiles. Bud halls from Chicago and
in the first act is dazzling the natives
Of the small suburban town of Dow
ner's Grove. Ill, with his glad rags
as he terms his clothes. The pretty
country girls look good to Bud and he
makes a deep impression by telling
Of his great wealth and many remark
lble achievements, which exist only
in his fertile imagination. However,
he establishes himself a. a great fav-
orite and is having a most enjoyable
time when his Quitting in" propensi-
ties get the best Of him and he mixes
in a family quarrel. Bud simply can't
stand idly by and see a woman get
the worst of 1t, so he in~terferes and
thereby brings on a climax. In the
second and third acts all the charac-
tiers have "skidooed" to Chicago and
are in a glorious mixup. Finally all
is Strengthened out and ends happily
through the strenuous efforts of the
THE Yankee Doodle Boy" At the
opera house tonight. Saturday, Oct. 10.
During the action of three acts ten
e original song hits are introduced,
as well as several pretty dancing num-
bers.
, 1908-10-10

Hon. Leroy Grant is in the city from
Cheyenne.
John R. Gray, piler foreman at the
mill, left today for the coast to visit
friends for a month.
Fred J. Ihmsen and daughter, Miss
Gladys, went to Sherman today to
spend Sunday with Mrs. Ihmsen.
Miss Harriet Gillespie, who is teach
ing school at Sherman. anne in from
that town today to spend Sunday with
friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernie Cunningham
returned today from Omaha and Soutf
Dakota, where they have been visit
ing for the past two weeks.
John w. Brown, the socialist who
will lecture at the Maennerchor hal
tonight, arrived from Rawlins today
and was met at the train by Jacl
Sarvis.
, 1908-10-10
Concerned About Law

Railroad managers are deeply con.
cerned over the law enacted at the
last session of congress effective Jan.
uary /, 1910, which requires all rail-
roads engaged in interstate commerce
to equip their locomotives with ash
pans that a be cleaned without the
necessity Of men going underneath the
locomotive for that purpose. The new.
er types Of engines are already SO
equipped, but there are in use a great
many old style locomotives on which
1t will be exceedingly diflcult to put
any such device. The railroads are
doing their best to meet the require
ments OF the act, according to the in
terstate commerce commission. but no
practicable device seems to be avail
able. The commission recently appoint
ed a board Of experts to promote the
safety Of railway operation, which an
nounced today that it would be glad
to examine devices of this character.