The Montgomery tribune., 1909-10-29
Material Development.

such progress in the task OF "a
rousing the people of the state to
the Importance of material de-
velopment that it is not likely
they will be turned aside by po-
liticians who would have them,
give their thought and attention
to matters purely partisan. The
day has come when the politi-
clans must present something
more important than the mere
matter of party success TO gain
the confidence and following of
the people. They have followed
the lead of politicians long
enough and far enough. 1t is
now possible for statesmen to
lead them. In that kind Of
craftsmanship which looks to the
development of the resources of
the state, the building of cities
and of homes and encourage
ment of great agricultural and
industrial systems, the party
which formerly ruled Missouri
has ben sadly deficient. There
has been no development other
than that which the people, un-
aided by leadership or legislation,
have been able to accomplish.
The state has been a tax gather
er without dispensing the taxes
| for the material prosperity of the
people.
The Democratic party has
simply given the people what
they demanded, not what they
wanted or new how how to get.
The Republican administrations
proposes to lead in matters af-
fecting the material, the COM
mercial, the industrial and the
social development of the state.
Conditions which can be improv-
ed will be considered and new
conditions will possibly be Gre
ated. In short the policy of the
Republicans is constructive. Mis-.
souri, has grown in spite of the
inactivity of Democratic admin
istrations which have ruled in
state affairs heretofore. Her
| growth under an active and, i'm
telligent Republican administers
ton, committed to develop and
state progress, will be far more
rapid and substantial. 1t is the
duty of every good citizen now to
take up the plea for greater
Missouri. In the coming cam
paign the cry of the Democrats
will be for their restoration to
power, while the cry for the Re-
publicans will be for the develop
nent of the state.
Pastor for Prisoners.
One of the best appointments
made lately by Warden Andrea
and approved by the governor is
that of Rev. ]. ]. Martin, d. D.,
to be chaplain of the penitentiary.
DIR. Martin was chaplain of the
house during the last session OF
the Legislature. He is man OF
exceptionally ability as preach
er, and one of the highest char
acters. He has always taken an
active interest in Republican
politics. believing that good gov
ernment is guaranteed under a
Republican administration Of
,, public affairs. He is the type OF
, a man needed for spiritual minis
tration in great prison like tha,
!, at Jefferson City. Kind, gentle
as a woman. learned. studious
and devoted, he will not only be
acceptable as speaker in ths
chapel but will be minister o
4 the gospel among the unfortu
3 mates who are imprisoned. H'
n will render valuable service il
a improving the tone and the stand
0 ard of prison management. III
(, is a good counsellor,
/, When DIR. Martin took leave o
s his church at Lamar the citizens
9 without regard to party or poll
/ tics, held public meeting t
e manifest the esteem in which h
$ was held by that community
c Hon. Edwin l.. Moore, til
n Democratic member of the legis
!, lature from Barton county, wa
q one of the speakers and higlil
recommended DR.. Martin. Th
warden and the prison board ar
to be congratulated on securin
: the service of such an able an
r distinguished man as chaplain
e and the Capitol City may be cor
ir oratt,lated that his Influences wi