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The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06
BRYAN'S GREATNESS
Denver News. J


Bryan IS defeated in his third for the presidency At the
present writing New York heavily against him. without New
fok there IS no hope But while fuller may affect popular
New York has rendered Taft the next president
Inc News hoped might be otherwise We knew Derfectv
the terrific forces arrayed against cononer but we knew like
wise the trend of sentiment toward him. and we believed for @
e the tide would set strongly enough carry him to the White
mouse we were mistaken But mistaken in our es
innate OF the Defeated though he be defeated for the t
e we hold that Bryan has place among the mmora He
mas made MS race and fallen but the abdany worth run
ming. ~ -
For to Bryan than any other man. more than 70 anv
1 twenty men, IS due the rising tide of REFORM which has been
Out no more by the election of Mr. Taft When in 1905
the interests felt that they had gained absolute mastery Of IN
parties Bryan arose and wrested one great
1t was his magnificent fight on the money o,,es ++
% issues 70 the front IN American politics Every measure of
t OF Unlicensed extortion that has passed since
Wy was Inflated by William Bryan The reforms for which
Roosevelt has taken credit fched bodily from the
IS may aad that Mr. Rooseyes violence his reckessness
- w ana constitutions his firm conviction of lonesome r;tt
ousness and policy Of feeding monopoes with one hand b @
. @ Wnaklng them with the other all Mr. Roosevels own
MI bryan is defeated. But defeat we shonId ,ot ~ - =
surprised to see him greater influence on tb @ % at an
ne next four years than his victorious rival He is
ne ADLER man. He has irmeas1rabv cear i;i
lons and he has frank cearcut wav Of stat mo con
Vnch TAFT cannot hope rival And from nTesa
Ii : party has made notable gains both in state oo
over IN the Democracy that Bryan does He must sill; h te
Sa e nation S IS to be congratulated that fact III
"nen the political history of the last ftv vears i 4. F.
ryan without an office without machine ,vbP OF -
u ule power behind him o. oroanized
u wiz, an lese things against him. he still the tribune f
Ja so.eot man OF great though beaten party W. ~ lev
y pelstnd portion OF the for this stre1b W. 81
ow tne earnestnes the honesty the clearcut nteI @
see % tne man We know his life against which NO l ons
req TO cast the mud of scandal We know tho n mas
y mayze ms remarkable power men The ot y NOT 81
y not Bn p , Lhey may be revealed the future or te II
) OF the man or not history recognize that m great we
the nation ~ ndueht with blessings all
Mr. Taft is elected We y,;s ~ ~, pu
= tnat ne VIII disappont every fear and do @ Wish m
feelings We tbouoht and An y we nave only the kind anc
very sinister auspices We tt laI ne was running I'M
election the Interests We h and too much Of age
FENCES and we know cb bi r. nc may rise above these sup
We hope he will he nresid4 = @ done though not Of Ind
he will be the president Of e - a. Wen as IN law and be
Mr.. Bryans place in biStor,, - 80 clus
With LOYALTY 70 tbe ,,n9tI & MT lats is yet to amc
eer, the News cleans The u wiling trlende for publ
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06
ORGANIZED FOR VICTORY

ne Democrats Idaho made overwhelming odds
mace campaign OF will
IN democratic John
party was never soldier ranks
service ne militant
erOma
as ever dsgraced Pennsylvania under ndQu
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

NOW that Rockefeller has selected his Prime Minister for the
re e o years we begin to feel prosperity hitting US from ali d.
ing 70 all predictions will SEQ gold pieces rolling down Man
street in few days s Wv" ndni
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

FRANK hunt comes to the state Bannock comfy
ny measy majority of 10 We advise him TO leave he ne
euuc at nome or else the people of Idaho NAV become as
wise as the special officials OF the department who turned
uowh MS appointment to the Blackfoo land office
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

ne BOISE Citizen will hereafter be published once week We
entered the wceawee field for the great canpaon and &c he
PASSED mo history with its dappontmen to Democrats we
return 70 the weekly field in the hope that we will be able t
hrliy establish the publication that NAV have NAM
usefulness IN the vineyard of human progress 800 =
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

~ bady 10000 majority dwnded 1000 and vet if is enonb
ne brady machine enters the house with authority 70 nee al
me patronage necessary send Brady the senate The nen are
entitled to what they vote for ~ Pp"e are
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

Nc lear, m ADVANCE $3.50
The Boise Citizen will hereafter published once week W.
J e tMeaweek hed for the campaign as it has
passed INTO history with disappontens to Democrats we
return to the weekly field in the hope that we will be able TO ~
@ establish the publication that may many years of
usefulness IN the vineyard OF human progress
h. Frank Hunt comes to the from Bannock county
W eay majority Of 49, We would him to leave his us
aai fetiu at home else people Of Idaho NAV be
wise as the special officials OF the department who turned
down MS appointment to the Blackfoot land Office
Now that Rockefeller selected his Prime Minister for tbe
rectons e we oeg 70 feel prosperity hitting from all d
ing % an predictions we will see SEQ gold pieces rolling down Main
~ BRADY 10000 majority dwnded 1000 and vet it is ENOUGH
a9 machine enters the state house with authority to use all
me patronage necessary to the senate The
entitled to what they vote for ~ p'0pe are
Republican machine ata county All honor to Peta
Dow circuit II there had been his like every county in idaho
pN'p'e "o'u nave thrown OFT the yoke Of ring rule.
y aoolshlng presidential election simply allowing every
Put 70 select his own without the necety Of en-
doement at the polls there no threat to business
necessity Tor factories to close pending election
The timber yndcae want an extension Of twenty e,r. -,
i - take e timber from the states lands they will get
graf and humbug. S''0''u io' oreaus pc
Robert Mccacken will be made to understand h, I., kr
b may feel Hated he by Brady the Ada county mem p
@ VIII soon realize that he and despsed BY his assoc da
arr
ana Joha W. Hart the boldest of pedoe hre,.srs
stare senate by Fremont county course az
the same & service as Hart renders they entitled to more Of u
rn association Of known pledge breakers ,r :. ,i hin
ldah9 state house January and # can he safN III in
WI" eclipse all past efforts They have vote &c @ ey lies
people ~ wye q confidence from the der
too
with Brady and Hastings in the state bo,,s "a IL his
mart ana Others Of the ik in the egia1 = ana Unfit
people OF Idaho will surfe Of extray,aa+ ~ '
~ administration Of public affairs ps " eaN that
the
ne associated Press and newspapers are lust nov, b,s, man.
Aeturhg prosperity in recording the promises 81 The e max
v1v these factor;a. - Id the
osed under Roosevelt - snouia nave been
n 100 majority for Brady Kootena county shows that
Veyernauser timber syndicate how to oct the q, -
ison o. Tune IN which to cut timber from the states lands
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

~ hohe Republican with handful of type put the entire
ePuphcan machine to rout in Laah county Ali honor 70 p
dDow circuit 1t there had been his like in every county IN T
the people would have thrown the yoke of rno rule " ~
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

y aooShng presidential election simply ALLOWING eer,
PeSut 70 select his without the necess IS -
uorSent at the polls there would be threat to business and -
necessity for factories to close pending an election W ~
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

uuDe syndicates want of twenty wears ;,
Woh 70 take the timber from the states lands and be, viii m
mat IS what Republican legislature was elected for
graf and humbug vas 0u ior dreams
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

essao may iee Hated as he is by Brady the Ada
o WI" soon realize that he is powerless and deped bv his
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1908-11-06

nu Jonn W. Hart the boldest pledge breakers is retd
- e sae senate by Fremont county OF course if the neI III
% service Hart renders they are entitled r.
the same kind and will get it. ~ - more OF
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

"d'you mean 10 say the cur is framing
up any game on pallas2 T.
"Sit down." ordered Alwyn. "and try
TO use what little human Intelligence
you may have I've got 20 have your
help, and what use are you when all
you can think OF is getting thrashed 10y
Somebody sit down now and listen
to me-"
Perry meekly obeyed the new motto
OF command I'm his friends voice. and
Bennett resumed;
Your uncle has tried TO hamper mo
by putting all your fortune and Dallas
into Borough Street railway stock
The news OF my veto viii reach the
exchange almost at once. That viii
cause a slump I'm Borough stock. IL
uorrigau falls 20 carry the bill through
over my hcad-and he Will fail if | can
possibly block him-that Will mean the
practical collapse OF the stock It will
mean that YOU and Dallas will be al
most pcnniless."
"Well," suggested Perry chcerrully,
then you can marry Dallas, and little
brother Perry can come aud 1.-Two with
you. Don't worry. old chap. -
shut up, YOU young idiot. and sit
down and listen! Here's check: also
note OF introduction to my broker.
He's close mouthed fellow, and he'll
keep the secret. want you To sell
Borough stock short TO tho amount
"To speculatep Geel never
thought
81 don't believe I'm speculation rs
rule, but this time It's the only way
out Sell short. Then if the bin IN de-
featcd you aud Gladys will still be as
well of as you are now, even after
paying me back this sum I've advanc-
ed. IL the bill is passed over my head,
the stock will boom, and you'll both be
richer than ever Understand the idea 2
1 think I've arranged It SO you and
she won't lose n dollar I'm either case"
"Alwyn," cried Perry. the fun idea
ut last penetrating his youthful brain,
you're the whitcst ever. The
Hold onl l do this on one condl-
ton"
"OhW
"on condition you promise solemnly
that neither Dallas nor any one else
shall know my share I'm H."
But
"Promisev
"oh. well, all right, then But Dal-
las ought to-
"No, she oughtn't. Now clear out
I'm busy. Don't waste any time going
10 my broker. I'm holding back the
official announcement of the veto ms
long as / can. But
"Im on. So long, old chap Enter
Perry the Lamb into Bcar and Bull
villel Let Horrlgan & Co. indulge I'm n
timely tremblew
Scarce had Perry departed on his
mission when Phelan was announced.
Your honor" he shouted az he FIRST
caught glimpse OF Bennett you're
all acesl Nothin' TO It. Friend Horri-
gan's bltln' holes I'm the ceilin'. He's
oh, you needn't look so mum. I'm
wise. haven't spent ten years and
close on million bucks I'm scrapin' to-
gether private secret service system
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

for nothin' You've signed the bllr
squeals Horrigan. NO, you big sufr
says you, I've vetoed It. Now go
chase yourself before / knock you
from under your hat? says you. Them
was the very words, so I'm told"
81 congratulate you on your secret
service men," laughed Bennett "Thcy
seem 90 have wonderful faculty for
quoting ones remarks literally, but
"But did 7 come here 90 ladle out hot
air 10 your supplemented Phelan.
mo, / didn't ] come TO tip you of 10
n meetin' that's held last night at
Wainwrights house-hlm an Horrl-
gan an Gibbs an some others, mcleod
In Hen Williams, who's Horrlgans
mouthpiece an handy man I'm the board
or aldermen. Didn't happen to hear OF
that mcetin'. did your
mo. / am unfortunate IN having no
secret service corps"
Never mind" returned Phelan. on
whom the satire OF the reply was quite
lost you can get the benefit Of mine.
Now. 40 THIS meetln' they did n lot of
tabberin' nm they cussed you up blii
an down dale. Says Horrlgan, II that
young cub -
Thanks" interposod Alwyn. "but I
don't care 10 hear what was said about
me. ~
"All right then, but there's some.
thing you do want 20 hear. They got
busy at last an framed up q new word.
I'm for the Borough bill thatn maybe
throw dust I'm your eyes lf you ain't put
on TO it I'm advance. They've cut out
the subway paragraph an the express
business clause. an they allow trans
fers at an cross lines. That's the way
they'll put the bin mp 10 the aldermen
next time. A nice. harmless lookin'
document irll be. an' perhaps the board
~ swaIlcr 80 if'-
"But do the alterations ln The bin
also eliminate the perpetual franchise
clauscW
"Ah. there's the poinu They don't
All the other things you kicked against
have been wiped out. but the perpetual
franchise clause stands"
"And the 5000 600 cash offer stands.
too" added Bennett ~ sul fail to see
why 7 should present Mr.. Wainwrights
company with n franchise for which
another man Is willing to pay the city
100000, and shall eight the bill TO
the very end"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

Horrigan stared I'm savage amaze
ment.. He doubted If his ears had not
played him false. Bennett had always
treated the boss with uniform cour-
tesy, and Horrigan belonged TO the
too numerous class who do not under
stand until too late the difference be-
tween gentle breeding and weak COW.
ardlce. That a man should speak to
him courteously and not Interlhrd his
talk with oaths, obscenity or rough
ness seemed to Horrlgnn, as IL does to
many another boor, an. evidence OF IT,
mldlty and lack OF vlrIlIty. a Damas-
Gus blade is n far more harmless look
Ing weapon than a bludgeop, yet II Is
capable when the necessity arises OF
far deadller work.
II is only the man whose gentleness
has not granite strength as its founda.
tion who deserves the newly popular
term OF "mollycoddle."
Had Horrigan's large experience
with men been extended TO embrace
this fact he would probably never have
picked out Alwyn Bennett I'm the first
place as candidate for mayor nor
the organizations crooked work. The
French mobiles Of the old regime, whose
polish OF manner was the envy or the
world. fought like devils on occasion
and went 10 death on the sc0nold with
n smile and n Jest on their lips. while
many a brutal demagOgue IN the same
circumstances broke down and scream
cd for mercy However, Horrigan
chanced 20 be more familiar with the
history Of the organization than with
that Of France; hence, deeming Ben
netts reply nero sporadic fash Of
defiance from n properly oowed spirit
he resolved TO crush the rebellion at a
blow.
Don't give me any insolencer he
roared II won't stand for it. and
Moreover" quietly continued Ben
nett. as though the boss had not
spoken 81 shall be very much obliged
II IN future you VII. knock at my door
instead OF bursting in on me. This IS
my private Office. not yours"
"Do you mean to-
i've explained as clearly as I can
just what mean If you don't under
stand me ] can't supply you with in
telHgcncc"
Bennett" said the boss. his burn.
Ing rage steadied down 20 white
heat, far more dangerous. but less in
coherent, you and me aro talking too
much and saying too little. We've got
20 come TO n showdown You're a clev.
er boy and you made a rafting good
fight and you're on the right side OF
the public and Of the press too. You're
the best material we've got, and II you
try and do the right thing there's no
limit 20 what you can rise to-but only
II you do the right thing"
The right thing" echoed Bennett
What do you mean by the right
thingT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07
CHAPTER VII
"THE boss Is turned DOWN.
This startling news few
lightning fast 10 every quarter
- l.

"THE boss Is turned DOWN.
This startling news Hew
lightning fast 10 every quarter
OF the organization and in its
wake spread a trail OF incredulous
amaze. Every member. from alderman
to "heeler." knew why Uorrlgan had
made Bennett mayor That the latter
should turn against his benefactor
seemed not only black lngratltude, but
something akin 70 insanity. for II ap-
parenty spelled political suicide for
the young man.
While neither Of the dlsputants had
repeated the details OF the quarrel. yet
those details with many another were
already passing from mouth 90 mouth
In the mysterious fashion whereby the
closest kept secrets are dlyulged aud
enlarged on. I'm the financial world,
too. the veto came as n bombshell.
Borough Street railway stock fell with
n tbud that shook moro than one colog-
sal fortune. Bennett-central point OF
the whole upheayal-was the calmest
man OF all who were involved. He had
chosen his course. and nc was follow.
ing 1t with a dogged quiet far more
dangerous than any loud mouthed blus-
ter. He had laid out n campaign, and
that campaign he rigldly followed
His first step was 90 send for Perry
Wainwright carly in the morning fol-
lowing tho clash with Horrlgan and,
under strict pledge OF secrecy. 20 ex-
plain the whole complicated affair 90
that very bewildered young man.
You're all right. Alwynl You're all
tho goods" crowcd Perry I'm genuine
admiration But why didn't you
bockhccl Horrigau and throw bin
downstairsT"
81 thipk ] did" said Bennett dryly.
u think I'm stlll doing 70. That's why
] sent for you today"
Want me 10 lick him for your ask
cd Perry I'm delight Hes bit over
my weight but I wouldn't mind past.
ing
NO" Interrupted Bennett, amused
Ut the lads vehomence. II want you
TO play the melodramatlc brother and
protect your sister"
Say" snorted Perry, ali the light
ness gone out OF his manner and his
young frame sti0ening omloousiy,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07
PLATFORM BROAD AND STRONG
Declarations Of Governor johnson All
Democrats viii Indorse.

Declarations Of Governor Johnson All
Democrats viii Indorse.
"The man from Minnesota" believes
in, 70 the end that articles now con-
trolled In America by Illegal and Inn
moral combinations may be deprived
or their tariff power TO rob the com
munity." He believes that tariff re.
vision is one OF tho most important
works for the correction OF the abuses
that arc Dlaguing the country.
He believes that the maintenance OF
government by the people involves the
least Interference by federal power
with the domestic affairs OF the states
consistent with efficient national ad-
minlstration.
He believes In the constitution. "For
president" no says. "to go outside
tho constitution, even TO accomplish
bcne1cent purpose. is to enter the road
that leads 20 the destruction OF repub-
lies"
Ifo is opposed 20 tho government
ownership OF railways by state or ma.
tion. but, as his acts show, is n strong
believer I'm Just and rigorous regula-
ton.
He is opposed 10 oyersea expansion.
Ho favors "the peaceful consollda-
tlon OF the continent from Panama to
tho arctic circle"
He IS opposed TO great military es-
tablishments. but believes that the
slzo OF tho American navy must neces-
sarlly be determined 90 some extent by
the naval activities OF other countries.
Ho IS opposed TO ship subsidies.
"You can't kill comblnationg," he
| snys, but when you come In TO
crush tho business OF individuals they
must DO opposed as evils"
Uo believes I'm an income tax.
Tfo believes I'm the Just and equal en-
forccment OF law and that the observ-
anco OF the law IS as incumbent upon
tho rich ana powerful as upon the poor
md wonk
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

know Is a fake. What's that2 Graft!
When n congressman votes for an ap-
propriaton because another congress
man has agreed 20 vote for one OF
his. what's that3 Craft When five
thousand a year senator retlres at the
end OF ten years worth n million. what's
that9 Craft A police captain on ST.
100 year buys yachts and country
estates. Graft! How about the rail-.
road president who gets ~'uck free In
n corporation that ships over his road
or the insurance man or bauNer whs
gives or takes fat loans 1u tSncy 81
cuyitics and clears l,ON per cent
one gratis who can or who isn't 10,
stupid. show me man who doesu
graft and TN show YOU fool Presen,
company not excepted"
That's whcr, you're wrong" return.
ed Alywn. iEuorng the slur and speak.
ing with a judicial quiet oddly at con.
trast With the boss vchemence. "rhe
man who said Honesty Is the best pol
Icy know what he was talking about
It pays best not only herea! !ter, but
here rs we'll why did Missouri choose
Folk for goyernor2 Because In spite
OF his faults he is honest Why was
la Toilette sent To the senate from
Wisconsin? Because. faults and all, he
was honest Why did the people of
this country make Roosevelt their pres.
idcnt? Were they blind to his faults
and foiblcs? No. but they knew he
was honcst | am honest This bill
isn't That is why | won't sign IT,"
"lou won't. ch2" roared Horrlgnn.
"Then veto iti Veto II if you darel IN
not only smash your political career.
but Ill pass the bill over your veto.
Thatll show you pretty well how you
nnd me stand as to power I'm tho city.
III make YOU the laughlngstock OF tho
administration 10y taking the whole
thing out of your hands and passing II
In spite OF you"
Il doubt It," answered Bennett. pal
Ing, but meeting coolly the fiery wrath
I'm Horrigan's little red eyes. "I intend
10 fight your Borough bin In the alder.
manic chamber and outside that coun.
ell. To pass bill over my veto you'n
have to get two-thlrds majority. That
means fourteen votes. You have only
your solid thirteen And I'll make IL
my business 10 see you don't get a
fourteenth vote"
I'm look out for that, all right. all
right"
"Ono thing more, Mr.. Horrlgan. /
have reason TO believe there is bribery
In this matter I'll ferret out the name
OF every man who gives or takes n
bribe In connection with the Borough
franchise bill, ana I'll send every one
OF them 10 joll-not only the aldermen,
but the capitalists who arc behind tho
measure. Receiver and thief shall 20
TO jail together"
us that sO2' chuckled Horrigan
"Then, Mr. Rcformer. let me tell you
who Is really behind this whole AFFAIR.
the man you'll have 10 Jail first OF all.
MIR. Charles Wainwright uncle of the
girl you're trying to marry"
He leaned back TO note the effect OF
his revelation. but Benefits face
moved no muscle, gave no hint OF what
lay beneath
Besides" went on Horrigan. eager
to press his advantage. every cent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

Na..-. - - Il
Good boy. your honori An Jimmy
Phel0n's with you. Wen make Horri-
gan look like
"Ho needs fourteen votes 20 carry
the bill past my veto. He has his thir-
teen aldermen, under Williams lead.
But only those thirteen voted for tho
bill I'm its original state. Unless Hort
g0n and Williams can find a fourteenth
alderman to-
Unless one OF the men who voted
against lt before can DO brought 20
vote FOR It next time Uorrigan loses"
answered Phelan. "uoll make it his
business Co buy fourteenth man. an
I'll mako Il my business 60 find out
who he tries 10 get an 60 help your
honor keep that same fourteenth man
straight. That's how II adds up 80 far.
Well, I'll bo Joggln'. I'll keep you post.
ell, an between us wen mako Uorrl-
gan give llyln' picture imitation OF n
man without scalp before we'rc
through with him."
Little OF phclan's exultntion was ro-
elected I'm the new mayors face as tho
alderman hustled out. His duty lay
clear before him. ana that duty ho
would follow. But ho alone realized
the cost. Ho had so counted ON tho
promised talk with Dallas wainwright
the preceding evening, On tho hopes
OF that interview he had staked his all.
In II he was To have received the half
pledged reward for his months OF toll
and achievement
Yet I'm view OF his present relations
toward Wainwright he could not. OF
course, visit tho financler's home. Tho
doors OF the house that contained the
woman he loved had boen barred TO
him. And Dallas-what must sho have
thought OF his failure 20 cnll2
IN, L., 4