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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-09-17

ment from tle bench that we shall find
the most remarkable evolutions in Mr..
sTafts Development as an American
statesman.
The country had gone through an I'M
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 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 4
new school of American statesmen and
diplomats, who should be constructive,
self-reliant and capable of dealing with
grave conditions in a manner creditable
to the National honor and just to in
ternational interests.
Among the patriotic, broad-mindel
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.
fuence 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 solieitude to the Government
at Washington, and has been ever since.
The Republic Of Panama came into ex-
istence, bringing with it the terrific
rial understanding essential to the con-
struction of the isthmian canal, but
with it also came enlarged possibili-
ties Of discord in Central America
against which the United States is of
it's own volition the guarantor.
That these vexatious problems have
all thus far advanced toward an hor-
orable solution is due more to William
Howard Taft than to any other indi-
vidual. He has been the builder and
exemplar of the new American policy.
He has given to the inhabitants of our
insular possessions a convincing assur-
ance of the integrity of American pur-
pose To the Philippines, to Hawaii,
to Porto Rico and to Panama he has
gone as a messenger Of American good
will and fair play-and in all those
territories he is gratefully recognized
as their friend and protector. In him
tney have an advocate of the forces
and methods that make for peace, pro-
gress and brotherhood under Ameri-
can sovereignty.
Mr.. Taft is a many sided man. He
works hard and plays hard He radl.
ates geniality and sunshine. AS a
Judge he was both just and gentle.
As Governor of the Philippines his
courtesy, tact, sympathy and forbear-
ance gave to the people of the Orient
an exalted ideal of American dignity
and American manhood. As Secretary
of War he elevated the standards OF
the military service and gave increased
security to the National defenses.
He combines the executive faculty
with the judicial in the highest de
gree, and his rule Of life, both public
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-09-17
"MISERY AND DISHONOR."
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 orld."-From
the Autobiography of Hon. Andrew D.
White, LID, former President Of Cor
nell University and Ambassador to
Germany and Russia
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-09-17
Rate Law Amendments.

The rate law does not go far enough.
The practice under it 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 a new eviE.-Hon.
WIZ. II. Taft, ut Columbus, Ohio.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-09-17
Three Great New world Deeds.

From the Republican National Plat
form-The American Government, in
Republican hands, has freed Cuba,
given peace and protection to Porto
Rico and the Philippines under our
flag, and begun the construction Of the
Panama Canal.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-09-17
Another Labor Leader for Taft.
New Britain Record.)

Ben Chaplin, editor Of the Railroad
Employe, labor organ, is out for
Taft. This will no doubt call for adj
ditional explaining from the Great
Samuel Gompers, who promised to de
liver the solid labor vote to William
jennings Bryan.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-09-17

Mr.. Bryan might get further if b..
could explain to the country how it
lost anything by defeating him in 1896
and 1860 Omaha Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01

william clifford. wanted in Des Moines,
where he is alleged TO have forged several
checks and shot at an officer, was arrested
I'm this city yesterday morning by Detec-
tlves Callaghan and Richardson, at zoos
Avenue +.
on June s the police department received
q circular offering a liberal reward for
the arrest OF clifford. Yesterday the Off
GERS learned that clifford had been in Coun-
ell Bluffs since Sunday last and was stop
ping at a house on Avenue F. When they
went there they found clifford was absent
and lay In wait for him. When he returned
to the house clifford caught sight of the
officers and attempted to make his escape.
lie headed for a high board fence at the
rear of the premises. but one OF the detec-
tives seized him by the foot before he got
clear over.
clifford was taken back to Des Moines
last night by an officer from that city and
the two detectives who effected his cap
ture are specializing as to how much the
liberal reward" will amount to.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01

am obliged to you for sending me your latest cleo
ton bulletin asking my support for the election of
Harry A. Stone, the secretary Of your organization, and
note your claim that the election of Mr.. Stone would
mean a victory for personal liberty. Did it not occur
to you when wording your letter that such a claim is
preposterous? Every intelligent voter knows that the
election of Mr.. Stone would mean a victory for the very
opposite of personal liberty, and would be an endorse
ment of the strict enforcement of the blue laws now un-
fortunately contained in our statutes, and which every
intelligent voter wants repealed.
It may be you will say that I have no standing be-
fore the community in such an issue on account of the
business I an engaged in, To ease your mind on that
score, I wish to say that the interest I take in the Per-
sonal Rights League is a strictly personal one. The
company I represent does a legitimate ~distilling bust
ness; its product does not suffer through prohibition
for the simple reason that experience has proven abso-
lutely that the consumption of distilled beverages shows
no falling off in prohibition territory. This company
therefore is strictly out of politics and does not contri-
butte one dollar for any political purpose whatsoever
but disburses here annually near 100000 dollars for
wages in Omaha. If manufacturing is stopped in
Nebraska, goods will be produced somewhere else; the
demand will remain and so will the supply-saloon or
no saloon. Probably nine-tenths of its product is sold
outside of Nebraska, and more than half used for" indus
trial, or other than beverage purposes.
The interest I take is personal, because I resent the
idea of having my neighbor dictate to me when, where
and what I shall eat or drink. I denounce as a direct
ana KNOWN misrepresentation VI IdCIS your StdCenenC
that the Personal Rights League claims to have five
thousand dollars to defeat Mr.. Stone; you knew when
you penned your circular that it was untrue. The pur-
pose of your letter is to make it appear that the Per
sonal Rights League and the liquor interests are one
and the same; you knew also that that is not true. You
know that the Personal Rights League in this state has
some sixty thousand or more members, of which per-
haps several thousand may in some way be concerned
directly or indirectly in the liquor business. You know
also that the other fifty odd thousand are good moral
citizens who resent interference with their personal
liberty the same as I do, and are therefore banded to-
gether to oppose your methods of solving the problem
of true temperance. Many of the members of our league
are foreign born, but they were lured to these hospit-
able shores by the words of Benjamin Franklin:
Where liberty dwels, there is my country y and I
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
FARMAN'S PRACTICAL FLIGHT
Frenchman's AerOplRne Goes Twenty
Miles Cross Country I'm twenty
IN

MOURMELoN. France, Oct. u.-Henri
Farman today for the first time, gave a
practical demonstration of the possibilities
Of his aeroplane by flying direct from this
place to Rheims, a distance OF twenty
miles, without mishap.
He assembled at 4 O'Clock this afternoon
and after encircllng the field. turned his
machine in the direction of Rheims. Soar
Ing over the tops OF the trees the aeroplane
rapidly disappeared from view. An hour
later a telegram was received from Far
man announcing his safe arrival at Rheims.
He said that he would stop there for the
night and intended to return tomorrow by
aeroplane. The time of flight was twenty
minutes and the height reached was be-
tween 100 and 100 feet. The course was
literally as the crow flies over the trees.
fields and streams,
LEMANs, Oct. 90-while Wilbur Wright
the American ae~roplanist. was making a
flight this morning the motor OF the ma
chine exploded. Mr.. Wright landed with
out injury and the aeroplane was net other
wise damaged.
The accident wac less serious than II
was at first believed TO be, being due TO a
crosshead that had worn out and given
way. Repairs were effected in q short
time and Mr.. Wright continued his lemon
strations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01

The supreme court today rendered the
following decisions at the conclusion Of
the October session:
McCaskey Register mpa appellant,
against w. ID. Hall; Dallas county; af-
firmed.
Henry ]. Collins against Gleason Coal
company, appellant; Webster county; petit
tion for rehearinR o~verrufed.
Estate of J. r. Lamb against w. w, Nor
row. treasurer Of state, appellants Jasper
county; affirmed.
c, II. Bospey against Lucretia Stewart,
appellant; Clinton county affirmed.
Andrine Hannestad. appointed against
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway;
Plymouth county, affirmed.
National Surety ompany against War
rem Walker ct al, appellants; O'Br1en
county, affirmed.
Thomas Quinn, appellant, against Monona
county; Monona county. Affirmed.
Para kirkpatrick against Aetna Life In
surance company, appellant; Poweshiek
county; affirmed.
Francis ]. Mccullough against Minnie r.
Houar, appellant; Scott county: affirmed.
Elizabeth Wood ct al, appellants, against
Brotherhood Of American Yeonen; Polk
county; reversed.
Ellen MeAleer against Ed Mcnamara,
appellant; Jones county, reversed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
To the Douglas County Anti Saloon League

assure you they know that liberty in their vocabulary
does not mean unbridled license any more than it does
in yours.
You say 1.-THE saloon is always in politics.; I
answer, you were in politics first; you have caused the
organization of the Personal Rights League, and you
have driven them into politics.
There are, it is true, thousands of good Nebraska
citizens interested directly or indirectly in this bust
ness; their very ~existance, the support of their fami-
lies, the bread and education of their children depends
upon their earnings in a business that is as legitimate
as any other when properly conducted. You would de-
prive them of their support and at the same time deny
them the right to defend themselves by opposing you
at the polls.
The wellto-do would suffer little or no inconven-
fence from the restrictive measures you advocate; they
can have their private side-boards and enjoy at the
hotels or high class restaurants what the less fortunate
seek at the saloon. What right have you Mr.. Somers,
or Mr.. Loveland, to say to me when I wish to dine with
friends or family down town, that 1 shall not have the
opportunity of enjoying a glass of wine with my mealP
And I denounce as insincere and hypocritical any asser-
ton that that involves even the slightest degree of i'm
morality.
You mendacious and grossly exaggerated query
Shall we remain forever bound and gagged by the
legalized liquor interests is a sad commentary on
your opinion of our form of government, because you
suggest thereby that our form of government is so de-
ficient and impotent that it cannot regulate the sale of
beverages so as to deprive it of its abuses without ex-
terminating the business entirely.
The county option idea is in opposition to all jus.
tice and equity, because it gives to the rural districts
the right to dictate to distant communities in the same
county how they shall conduct the affairs of such town
or village-which you know is wrong in principle and
would not be tolerated in any other connection. 1t is
really a perversion of local option.
A vote for Mr.. Stone, who is no doubt a very
worthy gentleman, is equivalent to an endorsement Of
intolerance of the worst kind, and I cannot therefore
vote, or ask my friends to vote for him. Furthermore,
the adjustment of the saloon would merely shift the
sale of intoxicants to other channels, involving much
greater evils than the saloon. Temperance has abso-
lutely nothing to gain by such a charge, which would
also deprive our public schools of $250,0O0. annual in
come the effect of which upon teachers salaries and
the general efficiency of the schools can only be sur.
missed. Very respectfully yours,
A. L. MEYER.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
TALK OF DIVIDING episcopal SEE
Iwork Now Too Heavy for Bishop
Morrison.

A movement has been started to divide
Episcopal see Of Iowa Into two dioceses
or to have a coadjutor bishop to assist
Bishop Morrison In the work OF the diocese.
The work OF the diocese, which comprises
! fhs entire state Of Iowa, It is conceded, is
to& great for one man and the untiring
zeal with which Bishop Morrison has at
Eended to the duties of his large diocese
has undermined his health and he needs
an assistant.
The matter will be laid before the congre-
cation Of st. Paul's Episcopal church at
the morning service today by Rev.
John c. Sage of Dubuque as representative
of the Iowa Episcopate Endowment Fund
commission.
Sunday being All Saints day. there will
be special music at both services at st.
Paurs church by the full choir under the
direction OF Prof. Robert Lewis Ayres.
At the morning service THE Pillars of
the Earth Are the Lords" by Tours. will
be sung as the introlt, The offertory an
them will be WHO Are Those that Are
Arrayed In white Robes?' by Stainer.
aGtaArs Nunc Dimlttis' will be rendered at
%evensong. which will be at 4 O'Clock. RE
joice Ye Pure in Heart by whitby, will
be sung as the offertory anthem.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
AdvertisinE solicitor Arrested.

w. S. Amy called on County Attorney
Hess yesterday to make complaint against
JOHN w. Wooten, a transient advertising
splctor. Amy alleged that Wooten had
5ecureds also from him under false repre-
( sensations. According to Amy's story
Nwo5ten represented himself as a solicitor
fSg a local paper which recently issued a
big special edition. Amy paid for the space
he contracted for with a check. made pay
able to the paper in question. Wooten, It
is said. endorsed the check with his name
and with the title, Manager Special Edl-
tion" attached 10 II, and casbsS x at a
South Main street silicon. At the office
of the newspapt. VI question 1t was found
that Wooten had made enquiries as to the
cost OF renting space for advertising mat
ter, but had not contracted for any,
Wooten was found Thursday night in a
bad condition from excessive indulgence in
liquor and had to be placed In st. Demands
hospital. where Assistant County Attorney
Ross learned yesterday he had developed
la good case OF delirium remeps. No
, charge was filed against wooten pending
further Investigation by the authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
MISSOURI RIVER JoBBERs' CASE
W. ID. McHush OF Omaha Presenta
side of Railroad to Federal
Circuit Court.

CHICAGO, Oct. 3~1.-Arsumsnts in the
Missouri river jobbers rate case were be-
gun here today before United States Cir
cult Judges GrOsscup, Baker and Seaman.
The cause Of the petition Of the railroads
Is the order Of the Interstate Commerce
commission, which becomes effective No
vember 10 unless set aside, granted sey.
eral months ago, following a petition of
Missouri river Jobbers for a reduction of
rates in existence from the Atlantic sea-
board to the Missouri river. The order OF
the commission is held by the railroads
TO be unreasonable and in effect forcing
upon the roads a discriminatory rate thai
is in violation Of the interstate
law.
w. ID. McHush of Omaha, OF counsel
for the railroads, argued az length, saying
the proposed rates gave TO one class what
was not open to the general public.
Railroads are subject 10 government
control said Mr.. McHugh. but that doe
not mean absolute ownership-at least no.
yet. The commission has gone beyond
regulation and taken upon itself the real
power of ownership"
Luther d.. Walter appeared as counsel
for the Interstate Commerce commission
Further arguments are to be heard tomor-
row.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01

The apartment of ID. S. Evans at 10l
West Broadway were ransacked by a
thief last evening between the hours of 8
and s o'clock, during the absence OF the
family. The thief secured entrance by
unlocking the hall door with a skeleton key.
Every room was thoroughly ransacked,
drawers and trunks being opened and the
contents scattered on the floors. Mr.. Evans
was unable to state last night whether the
thief had secured any money, but a leather
suit case belonging to Myron Trap, an
old soldier who rooms with the Evans
family, was found to be missing. The suit
case contained clothing and a number Of
army papers Of no value : except to the
owner.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
WILSON MAY QUIT CABINET
RumOr Secretary is to Become Head
of Colorado Agricultural
College.
From a sad Correspondent.)

DIES MONIES. Ia, Oct. S.-(special)-A
rumor has gained currency in the state
that Secretary James Wilson. while here,
limited that he expected to retire from the
cabinet at the end of the Roosevelt term
and that he may accept the presidency OF
the Agricultural college in Colorado. 1t is
known tina a claim is being made that
Iowa will have a new man in the cabinet
Of Secretary Taft. indeed It is asserted
positively hat a promise is out TO that eff
feet, but this will not happen unless Sec
rotary Wilson retires. Wilson spoke this
evening at Tama, and on Monday evening
he will close the campaign In his home at
Traer. He has for many years closed the
campaign each year at his home.
The offer Of the position in Colorado was
made by the trustees of the institution.
who nave not as yet received Secretary
Wilson'S formal word. but think he will
accept.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
judge Roasta saloon Keeper.

These saloon keepers had better pay
this boys fine. If they do not, an intorma-
ton will be filed against them for selling
liquor to a minor. Anybody can see that
this boy is under age and anyone who
would sell him Intoxicating liquor should
be made to suffer. 1 don't intend to let
the lad off without a fine, but / think
the saloon man should pay IT," declared
Judge Snyder in police court yesterday
morning when Bobbie Hall. a newsboy,
bwho said he was 10 years OF age, but looked
younger, was brought before him charged
with being drunk Thursday night.
Judge Snyder asked Chief Richmond TO
make an Investigation and learn how much
at fault the proprietor OF the saloon was
where young Hail said he got the liquor.
-
Sole agents Radiant Home base burners.
Neterssn 4 schoening Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
railroad Men on Anxious seat.

CRESTON, Ia, Oct. a.-(Special.)-Much
concern is felt Ia local railroad circles as
TO the changes that may be expected with
the advent OF a new superintendent. 1t is
recalled that when o. Il. Stewart was ap-
pointed to the Creston division some years
ago a general shaking up OF under officials
whose headquarters were here followed.
and It is expected something Of the same
kind is In store for some OF the employees
now. No reasons are made public for the
superseding of c. 7. Leonard by A. w.
Newton as superintendent, but It is under
stood the difficulty was over matters OF
policy in the conduct OF the company's
business and not a question Of Mr.. Leon
ards ability as a competent railroad mar
that was in question. There is probably
no man in the company service who pos
sesses the knowledge of this division as
does Mr.. Leonard, he having risen from
the lowest position TO the place Of super
intendent by his demonstration OF ability
and fitness for heavier responsibilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01

A sensational turn was given the political
campaign today, when the managers for the
Lacey campaign inserted page advertise
ments in two of the local papers boldl at
lacking Governor Cummins and revamping
the old accusations against him which have
served in a half-dozen campaigns. There
was an understanding that the campaign
was to be free from personalities and thus
far no hint has been made of any attack
upon Lacey or question of his republican
ism. The time is so short, however, that II
is said no campaign of retaliation will be
inaugurated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
GUARD OFFICER IN TROUBLE
Adjutant General Thrift Expects
Accused Man to Settle Up.
POLITICAL TRUCE IS BROKEN
Lacey Managers Come out I'm he
Des MOines Papers with an
Attack on Governor
Cummins.
(From a SAD Correspondent.)

DIES MONIES, Oct. 3l-(Speolal)-Ad-
jutant General Thrift of the National
Guard returned today from Cedar Rapids,
where he was called to look into the af-
fairs Of the militia company there. A re-
port had it that Captain Thomas Berkibile
had a~bsconded, leaving a shortage. Mrs.
Berkibile had sent for Thrift and she ex-
planned the situation. Captain Berkibile
had gone to st. Louis on business and
while he had not settled with the COM
pany he was prepared to do so. General
Thrift received a telegram from Berklbile
saying he would be home Sunday or Mon
day prepared TO make an accounting, and
this was accepted as definite. Berkibile
has resigned as captain. He was judge adj
vocate of the guard and conducted the
prosecution for the state Of the captain
of the Davenport company who violated
the law by permitting a prize fight under
the auspices of a club at Davenport, As
soon as the adjutant general reached Cedar
Rapids II was found that II any shortage
existed the friends of Captain Berkibile
stood ready TO make It up on instant no.
tice.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
CURRENT NEWS OF IOWA
Police Captures Fugitive.

the democrats will not be claiming every
thing, unless I miss my guess"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-01
Farmer Attempts Suicide.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, oct. 8l-CSpecial
Telegram.)-Wm Kriel, a farmer north OF
this city. attempted suicide last night with
a 22-caliber revolver. lie shot the ball into
his forehead. but it did not enter the skull
and he will recover. He had been drinking.