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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

suckers the creek which ran thru his
land. and these he would salt down in
casks to feed his hired help in the
summer.
John o. Great Friend"
"t'rcuuenilN he told me of his init
macy with the Standard oil people.
He said that John -. Rockefeller was
q great friend of his and had gotten
him the Standard Oil stock the divi-
dcnds from which he caShcd at the
bank
'AItho obviously man Of means,
he would go to the greatest lengths to
trade and dckcr with his ncighbors
He brought with him a medicine faker
called Or Johnson who wore his hair
down his back and as long as a wo-
man $. The two made medicine and
sold it and traded it around Park
River
Typical OF his character was an in
cident in which | was concerned, He
came into the bank one day and called
me back into the rear room. very mys-
teriously. From a wallet he produced
q diamond stud. a fine one, worth.
should say. about $500 Wear this
nc sdld. ne l1aue no explanation.
put it on and wore it, Three months
later he came into the bank again and
repeated the performance of getting
me into the rear room. Suddenly he
said: i called in to see if You would
rather give up that diamond or 81,
0o0'"
"On another occasion he was talking
to me when my wife came in with our
baby. He took dollar out of his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Omaha Livestock.

Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
$500: steady to stronger: native steers
3656575: cows and hefers. 2.50l4.50:
western steers. 3.25n4.75; stockers and
feeders, 2.75M4.5O.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today,
$500; steady to SC lower; heavy, 1900
44O; mixed, 4.15@4.25; light, 4.0Cm4.25.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
1900; steady; 4.6OM6.OO; lambs, $500
6 80
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Hogs.
Sheen.
CHICAGO Livestock.

chicago, rep b.
Cattle-Estlnated receipts for today.
l2.5O0; opened steady to shade lower;
beeves, 3.S0M go; stockers and feed
ers, 2.60M 49,; cows and heifers, l.1o
M4.70: Westerns, 3.S0M4.T0.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
5000: opened steady; light, 4.201
4.41n; mixed. 4.25M4.21 y: heavy, AS
M4.6O; rough. 4.2o@4.30; bulk of sales,
4.40M4.50.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
1000; opened steady; 3.25M5.60;
lambs 5000 rs; yearlings, 5.o0a5.70.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Now York Grain.
New York, Feb. 6.
Wheat-May, LOSS.
Corn MAY. I0is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale or Trade - 100 acres in
Polk county, Minnesota, 21s miles from
town. Clear. S. NJ. Newland, 10 East
Grant street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
R.pres.ntative Cattle Sales.
Below are given few of the repre-
sentative cattle sales:
Kansas CITY Live Stock.

hinSaS NItN, Fed. 3.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
A 1000: steady TO strong; native steers.
4.40m5.75: southerns, 410M5.25: west
erns, 4.100I5.40: native cows and heif-
ers, 2.4OM5.O0; stockers and feeders,
325@4.75.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
10000: steady; heavy. 4.40m4.55; pack
ers,, 4.2564.50: pigs and lights. $50 a
44O.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
1000; steady; 4.25m625; lambs, $3.50
$50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
st. Louis Livestock.

st. Louis, Feb. 6.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today
5000; 5M10c lower; steers. 3.75@6.00;
stockers and feeders. 2.40@465; COWS
and heifers, 3.150D5.00.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
$1,000 sc lower: pigs and lights, $500
45O packers. 4.OO@4.70; butchers and
best heavy 445M4.55.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today,
2,OOO steady; 3.50@5.50; lambs, 1900
700.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

lever and pressing a tap either warm
or cold milk. as preferred. flows, the
spout being first rinscd automatically
with hot water. Once a day the milk
tank and its connections are taken out
and cleansed thoroughly. The Febru
AIRY Popular Mechanics contains an
illustration and description of the de
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

sale bills
sale See We have
will
w. sale, north of Hart
Marshall
Poland China 60 head few cattle
al
Tweed, bred Poland China and Duroc Jersey
SALE also Shorthorn bulls LeGranc. Iowa
We Life herds
Of
Narsha!tovn. Iowa.
Newt hone79 phone $50 Office.
Overs
HoUGHTON, Albion, Iowa
Rural Phone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
A Ie:vah Game.
Jack Say. Bill, we've been in hare

Jack Say. Bill, we've been in hard
luck lately. amt we!
Bili-We have. old man.
Jack III tell you what We'll do.
You insure your life in my favor for
$4,000, and III do the same for you.
Bill-We!l. what good'll that do us?
Iack-Why. We'll just load up our
guns and step of thirty PAGES some
where and see who gets the money
Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale - Cheap, l. G. Mandt oc-
cilating bob sled. 101S South Center
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
New York Produce.

New York Produce.
New York, Feb. 6.
Butter-Strong; creamery specials,
SAY; extras. "a; third to first, 24@33;
held, 26@32; dairy, 21@25; process.
second to special, 22k @25k; imitation
creamery, first, 25@27.
Eggs-Easy: first, 25h @25A.
Poultly-Alive, barely steady; chick
ems, liz; fowls. 1919; turkeys, IA.
Dressed, firm; chickens. 10@17; tur-
keys, 12@17; fowls, l0@134.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Milk Vending Slot Machines.

In Germany. where hygienc and
sanitary conditions are strictly en-
forced. mlk-vending slot machines
have been installed for the school
children. coin in the slot produces
a paper cup into which on moving
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale-Cabbage-1 per pound.
F. o. Hinecker. New phone $50, four
rings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN R'Y.
Maple Leaf Route.

Effective July z, 1907.
TRAINS SOUTH.
No 1, d. NJ & X. G. Ltd. 4:25 am
No 5, ID. NJ. st. j. & X. c. Elk 9:55 am
No 3. Southwestern Express $50 pm
No. Z, Des Mones Express. l45 pm
TRAINS NORTH AND EAST.
No. 6, Twin City 4 Chi Spec. 1870 am
No. 4, St Paul & Chi Ex... 1890 pm
No. 9. Twin City & Chi. Ltd. 1857 pm
No. 8. from Des Moines ar
riveS 200 pm
All trains daily except Nos. Z and, 8.
J. r. HARDING,
Agent, MarshaIitown.
]. P. ELMER, G. p. A., st. Paul.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
All EARLY Loss Was Quickly
Rcgained = Decline ut
Liverpool
WAS EASY
TODAY
Later Rallied On Covering by Shorts
Oats Were Steady Because Of
Light Receipts - Provisions Opened
Steady Because of Strong Market
for Hogs.

Chicago, Feb. 6-Wheat opened weak
because Of a decline of more than Id
at Liverpool. Shorts covered freely at
a decline, and all early loss was quick
ly regained May opened 9612 a 96A,
sold at e6as @96ls, and advanced to
9714. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chica-
go receipts were 255 cars.
The market continued strong until
late in the day, when decline was
brought about by realizing sales. In
the last ten minutes the prices rallied,
because of report that thirty-1ive
boat loads had been taken for export
at New York. May closed unchanged
at 91A.
Corn was easy, but rallied on cover
ing by shorts. May opened SOS a.
CO.'S; sold at 6lMG11s. Receipts were
165 cars.
The close was firm, May 4 higher
at 61A.
Oats were steady because of light
receipts. May opened 53A M535s. adj
vanced to SO " Receipts We're 50 cars.
Provisions.
Provisions opened steady because of
8 str6ne market for hogs. Realizing
sales, however, showed an easier tone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

"On another occasion he was talking
to me when my wife came in with our
baby. He took dollar out of his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Chicago Produce.

Chicago Feb. g.
Butter-Steady; creameries, % a
33: dairies, 21M22.
Eggs--Steady; II y M22l..
Poultry--Firm; turkeys, 10: chick
ems II: springs, IL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Corn.

Provisions opened steady because of
& str6ne market for hogs. Realizing
sales, however, showed an easier tone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

suckers the creek which ran thru his
land. and these he would salt down in
casks to feed his hired help in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale = A set of iron sled run
ners for buggy, at II South Fourth
street Practically new.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

The great ocean railway linking
Floritlas mainland with Key West and
bringing cuba 100 miles nearer the
United States is nearing completion.
Tho engineering feat is cntrrtaininElv
described III an illustrated article in
the February Popular Mechanics. IT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For SaIe-Automobile, Buick" %
h. D., touring; top, gas lamps. etc;
cheap. No trades. Address, H. j., care
T.-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale Good COW, good mare, 4
years old, broke riding or driving; also
steel tire runabout. Mrs. Ed. Ray, I'll
West South street. New phone $50, 2
rings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Kansas City Grain.

Kansas City. Feb. 6.
Wheat-May, 93A No. . hard. ssl
M9:,1a
Corn-May. 55as No. mixed, sag.
Oats-No > white. 49A Ma012.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
ONE CENT A WORD.

sows, So head, 80 Duroc Jerseys, rs Po-
land Chinas. The best bred stuff In
Central Iowa. Send for catalog. Par
ties coming on train will be met 1T
Dillon or LeCrand NJ. T. Twedt &
Sons and e. 6. Tweed, LeGrand. Farm
two miles southwest of LeGrand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Ranae Of Prices.

The following range OF prices are
furnished by A. j. Clark, broker,
member Chicago board of trade, room
s. fremont block
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale Five acres of improved
land Four miles northeast of Mar
shalltown Address C. F. Brooks, Route
Ia Al n1.t lnlll ta1l-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
The Money Market.

New York. Feb. 6.-Primc mercantile
81 as sterling heavy; .S6,50m 4'a.
demand. $4.S3.25m $3.50. at sixty days
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
St. LOUIS Grain.
st. Louis, Feb. 6.

Wh@at-May. s73s.
Corn--May. 5S1s.
.Oats-May. o011.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Chicago, Feb. 6.-Catte-Good cat
tie steady: others weak to 10c lower.
Receipts were liberal for Thursday and
the demand not strong for any grade,
trade having been Well filled up yes
terday.
Hogs.
Hogs were active and strong bulk
of trade, however, was transacted by
Spectators.
Sheep.
Sheep opened slow on liberal sup
ply, but closed with 4 tirmer tone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Public Sae-Tuesday, Feb. II. 'os-
is head of horses. all good stuff: Al
head cattle. including seven mich
COWS: so head of hogs, farm machn-
cry, 1000 bushels corn, hay. etc. Wal
ter J. Nichol, 51a miles northeast Mar
Sha11tOwn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale = a snap. Fine snbur-
ban residence, good barn, plenty OF
ground, at 1902 Summit street. Just
the place for a retired farmer. W. u.
Kane. 1l5 West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale Good Chicago Cottage
organ at a bargain. Inquire Fred Bar
ber 116 North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale - Swell body cutter, near
1y new Inquire Pitchers store, 313
North Fourth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale-Two Percheron stations,
weighing 1850 lbs each, and years
old; bay and brown; at Ed Braddock
feed yard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Wanted--At once housekeeper in
country home; must be good cook. and
good housekeeper First class wages.
References required. Address d! W..
Nickerson. Marble Rock, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale = Harness business. Poor
health the cause. Call or write for par
ticulars Carmody's harness shop.
North First avenue, MarshalltoWn, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale - Nine room house, mod
ern in every respect and IN excellent
condition, on corner lot, 30XlO0 feet, at
4O2 North Second avenue. Inquire w.
f. Nicholson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale = All kinds horses at Brad
ock feed yard. e. w. Harmon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For SaIe-Silver mine and Canadian
seed oats, so cents. including sacks. w.
T. Richards. Clarion, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Wanted-A man by the month or
year to care for furnace and do all
around work. L. Binford, over 1l3 e.
Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale - Fifty acre farm, three
and one-half miles northwest of Mar
shalltown. Will sell cheap. Address
Fred Fagg. Union, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
chieaao Grain.

Chicago, Feb. 6.
Wheat-No. red, 95m96l2; No. 3
red. 941a@951s; No. . hard, 952 a
1909 No. 8 hard, 95h @sS; May OPP
ened, 96ss @96A; highest, S712 @979s;
lowest, 96ss @96h; closing, s7A; July,
y3ha.
Corn-,No. 8, SAY @5a; No white,
54654A No. 3 yellow, 55M56: May
opened. 6OA @6OM: highest, 6l5s; low
est. 605s closing, 61A; July, 59ss q
59!a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Wanted Popcorn. 300 Bromley
street, MarshalltoWn, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Young Men Learn Telegraphy-Good
pay. short hours, positions guaranteed
to graduates. Actual practice on rail-
road train wire: experienced instruc-
tors; best equipped telegraph school
in central states. Catalog free. Inter
State School of Telegraphy, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Wanted-Middle aged housekeeper
to take care of two children. George
Harvey, 423 Swayzey street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Pure Bred Stock SaIe-C. C. and D.
FL Paul, Laurel, Ia, Feb. II. Twelve
Shorthorn and Angus bulls: 50 Ches-
ter White and Poland China boars
and sows; 4 horses. Send for catalog.
c. c. and d. H. Paul.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
FOR EXCHANGE.
MISCELLANEOUS.
FoRps FLOWERS

Flowers for all occasions. We are
prepared to make designs for funerals
and furnish carnations in any quantity.
A nice plant or a bouquet will cheer
up the sick. Give us a trial order.
New phone No. 10. Green houses
400 East Nevada street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale-Bonnie View White Wyan-
dotte cockerels, the great utility breed,
scored by Russell. Mrs. n. w. Bur-
bank. New Sharon, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Wanted = Family and persona
washing. New phone 763 Mrs. 3. Darr
405 North Fourth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Industrial Stocks.

Chicago, Feb. 6.
The following quotations on indus
trial stocks is furnished by A. j.
Clark, broker, fremont building, Mar
81 I, Ii to,un Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Public SaIe-F'eb. 10. Thoroughbred
Duroc Jersey and Poland China brood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale Six room house, 2 full
lots in Second ward. Inquire Newell
Optical Parlors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
COED CAT|LE STEADY
No Strong Demand For Any
One Grade Some Ten
Lower
HOGS ACTIVE AND STRONG

Bulk of Trade Transacted Today by
Spectators Sheep Opened Slow
on Liberal Supply, But Closed
With Firmer Tone Other Mar
kets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Representative Hos Sales.
Below are given few Of the repre-
sentative hog sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Wanted-Men at river to cut and
pack ice. Marshall Ice Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool Grain.
Liverpool Feb. 6.
Wheat-llasy;; spot is Cd; May is
SGD.
corn-Easy: spot 5s 2Admas 4i@d;
February, Us aid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

For Sale or Trade - One thorough
bred Norman stallion, coming 3 in
May weight 1900 lbs With extra
good action and bone Also 50 head
of good ewes, bred to a Shropshire
ram Will trade for good young draft
mares. from to years old. For
information write F. S. Grouse, Lis
comb, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06
FOR SALE

For Registered Angus bulls of
serviceabe age. Low down blocky
kind: also B. P. Rock cockerels. H. L.
M. Bruner, Toledo, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Wanted-To trade my residence in
a good town, in Franklin county, Iowa.
and 80 acres 212 miles from the town.
for stock of general merchandise or
stock of groceries. Lock Box Ia, Pope
JOY. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-06

Naturalization by young lady as
stenographer; experienced. Good ref
erences. Address j. j. Steiert, Lis
comb, Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-19

fed out this month, but next month
they must be stored where they can
DC kept from the frost This is an III
convenience i'm Il great majority
cases, especially where room Is IN great
demand A starch factory would care
Tor them as fast as they were dug and
keep them cleaned up. a cold storage
plant Tor potatoes and apples in the
vicinity of Waterville is equally in de-
mand to foster the business. 1t has
teen clearly shown that to raise either
apples or potatoes successfully and to
get the most out of them it is neces-
Sary to be able to hold them until the
right time comes to close them out. a
good illustration of this condition is
seen in the potato market at the pres
ent time. Potatoes are being sold free
- at 80 cents per bushel, as there is
not ample accommodations to handle
them through the coming cold weather,
when it is believed they will be much
higher before Christmas. The loss
that will be made right here in Central
Maine alone on potatoes would go quite
a way toward establishing a cold stor-
age plant of no mean proportions
Wish some one would take hold of this
matter for the good of this locality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-19
Campaign Comment.
That Deposit Guaranty Scheme.
(Hartfurd Courant, }


What Mr.. Bryant really proposes in
this matter is. that if half of the banks
OF the country should fail, their losses
must Ee paid by the other half Of the
banks OF the country that have not
FAILED. But the banks that, under this
suppoSitinn, have not failed, contain
deposits from private persons-farmers
merchants, manufacturers. and so on
Just the same as the banks that have
talied contain deposits from the same
varied classes: so that Mr.. Bryan's
scheme. when reduced to it's essential
elements, amounts to a proposition to
make prudent and conservative depos-
ltors foot all the losses made by ill
managed or dishonesty managed
banks and reckless or stupid depositors
Those who had been sagacious and
cautious enough to deposit their money
IN banks that are neither speculative
nor dishonest, would, under his Won
derful plan, lose every advantage of
their saSdcity and caution while The
deposltGrs in banks of reckless manage
ment-the depOsitors who had eAer-
clSed no prudence or common sense
whatever, and who in consequences had
lost their deposits-would have these
losses made good to them by those de-
positors whose financial judgement had
hecn good enough to keep them from
making losses. The men who used
banks that broke would save their
money. under Mr.. Bryan's plan. while
TIC men who used banks that did not
break would lose their money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-19

dangerous for the country than thu
election of Bryan said Mr.. Ridder':
New York StaatsZeitung on october
8, 1904 Ard on September %, 1900, the
same paper, in an editorial by Mr.. Rid
der, said
'The East is too level-headed and
conservative to give a majority to a
man (Bryan) who on economic ques-
tons is ignorant. and who, prompted
by his confused notions. would grasp
the first opportunity to cause a ter
rlble catastrophe"
Before the Denver convention Mr..
RiddCr made a special trip to Lincoln
to tell Mr.. Bryan he could not be
elected, and to beg him to withdraw
and cast his influence for Gray
Today, Ridder. who is wealthy, is
sending his paper free during the
campaign to anybody who asks for
it, and devoting his utmost efforts to
raising a Bryan campaign fund.
Why this change? Mr. Ridder can
hardly believe Bryan is essentially
different by reason of anything that
has happened in the last three months
three months ago he considered Bryan
the same Bryan that he had been in
1896 and 1900
The explanation seems to be that
Ri,lder is one of the large number of
Democrats who believe the best way
to he rid Of Bryan. and at the same
time make effective use of him i'm the
Kidding, is to give MIN such loyal
party support that his followers may
never again claim he did not have q
square DEAF within his party They
propose to demonstrate for all time
that Bryan can never be president
and. even with a united party, his
leadership means only defeat They
do not expect to win: they are playing
for the future and for that only.
They are determined. at whatever
sacrifice to their self-respect. to be
regular this year that they may de-
nland hearing four years hence and
point to the 1905 record in proof that
Democracy must abandon Bryan if it
would ever win.