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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Noted Writer Dies
Author OF the Elsie Books Passes
Away.
WROTE OVER HUNDRED BOOKS.

After several weeks illness Miss
Martha Finley, the widely known
author, died early Saturday morn
ing at her home in Elkton, aged 80
years.
Miss Finley was the daughter Of
DR.. James Brown Finley and Maria
Theresa Brown Finley. She was
born at Chillicothe, Ohio, on
April 26, 1928.
Her girlhood was spent at South
Bend, Ind, where she received an
excellent education in private
schools. In her younger days she
taught in private schools and
frequently entertained the little
pupils with stories which were
doubtless the nucleus of tales pub
lished in later years.
Her first efforts in literary work
were religious stories for the Pres
byterian Publishing Company. Her
manuscripts were so well received
that she moved to New York and
continued writing until 1876, when
she moved to Elkton. There she
continued work until a few years
ago.
Miss Finley's greatest works were
the Elsie books, including "Elsie
Dinsmore," "Holidays at Rose.
land, = "New Relations, 1.-THE Two
Elsies,' "Wanted A Pedigree y
"The Mildred Series," "The Fin
ley Series" and many other works.
The Elsie books, consisting of q
series of 18 volumes made Miss Fin
ley famous, and in later years she
dictated her terms to the publishers
for all her work. She was mem
Der of the Authors Club of New
York city and a liberal giver to the
Presbyterian Church of Elkton and
the poor of the town.
Miss Finley's most famous work
was 'sElsie Dinsmore," published
more than 40 years ago. Her pub
Usher wanted to buy it. outright,
but she insisted on royalty. The
publishers claimed that such a
book would sell only for a year or
two, but it did far better. It is still
selling at the rate of several thou
sand copies year, and has passed
the 200, 900 mark. Then came the
Elsie books and other works, over
100 in all, and the royalties on them
brought the author profitable re-
turns. From the money thus made
she built a fine home in Elkton and
made a profitable investment.
About 80 years ago she came to
Cecil county on visit to relatives
and suddenly became ill. A local
physician was called in and told
her that if she would place herself
under his care he would keep her
in fairly good health, but that no
could cure her. Then
she took up her residence here, so
as to. be under the care of her
physician.
Miss Finley is survived by q
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard, of
Louisville, KY; a half brother,
Charles b. Finley, ST., Cashier Of
the National Bank of Elkton, and
a half sister, Miss Theresa Finley,
of Elkton.
Her funeral was held from her
late home on Tuesday afternoon,
and uoc 10 nnolx, aktorAnI
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Damage Suit.

Proving that the dirt taken from
the farm was from a ditch and that
it was made for the benefit of the
farm, Magistrate Henry 81. GilpiD,
OF Elkton, decided the suit brought
by DR.. E. N. Crawford, OF Cecilton,
against Henry Boulden, in favor of
the defendant. Crawford claimed
Sl00 damages.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05

Did you notice the loads of
barrels and boxes arriving at Baf-
fington's. This means an early
start off in fine Groceries which we
intend to make leading feature of
our business.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
County School Statistics.

County Superintendent BiddIe's
report of Cecil county schools
shows School houses owned, 90;
rented, 6; Teachers employed, 155.
Number of pupils, white, 4,O26;
colored, GIL. Average attendance,
white, 1888; colored, AL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05

Read E. R. Burlington & Sons
anniversary announcement in this
weeks issue.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12

ton with the carpenters who are T.
remodel this mammoth dry good
house. The exceptional values tina,
are being offered are we'll worthy Of
your careful pcrusal
Claude Dcyonaugh. who has been
here from Oca!a for the past few days
with a view OF returning. has acceIt.
ed position with the Weaver Laun.
dry and Will remove his family IL
this city He states that he feel.
more at home and had rather wori
here than travel the country. as hc
has been doing the past lew months
There is on display In the show
window of c. II. Coles a Son a me
chanicar device which is in continual
motion and which is attracting a
great many OF the passers.by. II l.
Il novel invention and vas constructed
b. the younger Coles, who states he
las the perpetual motion" question
solved, and invites you TO take a look.
\. +. Benson. chief OF the fire de.
partment. has gone to Atlanta to be
absent for the next few days on
combined business and pleasure trip.
He will attend the annual meeting of
the Bill Posters Association which
convenes there Monday. Fully three
thousand members are expected to be-
in attendance from all sections OF the
country.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12
Marriage at Manse.

There was a quiet wedding at the
Presbyterian manse Saturday at noon.
when Mr.. W. J. Montgomery was uni.
ted in wedloCk to Miss Annie Lou
Hodges OF High Springs The couple
had quietly come to town and none
"f their friends were aware of their
intentions, aud their marriage will
come as a great surprise 10 them
when Il Is known M the HON. Of tho
brid" Ia High Spring R,y r. =
Hay performed N, ceremony.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12

Beach, was dangerously cut In the
stomach last Saturday by man whom
he Was attempting TO arrest. and IL
now In a preCarious condition. Mr.
Smith formerly resided in Gainesville
and has many friends here who trust
that he will recover from his wound.
tT0m y Sundays Da.ig Sen
Mrs, Henry Sanches OF Judson was
hopping in the city yesterday.
Mrs. c. J. Perry OF Rochelle was
visitor to the city yesterday on her
usual weekly shopping expedition.
Miss BObbitt, an attractive young
lady OF Micanopy, was among the
shopping visitors in the city yester.
day.
V. II. Bell of Waldo, who was form.
erly connected with the Seaboard
offices here in the clerical depart.
nent. was a visitor to the city yester-
lay.
Attention Is directed to the ad of
the Gainesville National Bank which
appears elsewhere. They are inviting
the ladies' to call and get a hand
some calendar.
w. b. Revierie and son, Oscar. OF
Sutherland, were in the city yesterday.
They formerly resided at High
Springs and have spent the past week
visiting friends In this county. Mr..
Revierie is well-pleased with Suther.
and.
Col. John f. Lambeth was among
the prominent visitors here yesterday.
He Is now making his home al Clear.
water and is the special agent OF this
State for an insurance organization.
which is at present doing a fine bust.
,v,s.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. h. Hester Of
Winston We're among the shoppcrs
visiting the city Yesterday Mr.. Has.
ter Is the accommodating agent for
the Coast Line at that place and
states that q fine shipping season has
been enjoyed from thar point
G. J Grace of E..a.tn wa her.
yesterday. g.. VAS .nl.r0ure .aA.,rI..
..uus tor the u.w Methodist church ~
h1t place and u,' u.-l ... ....-.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12
WANTS..
WANTED.

If YOU WANT to get the highest
price and quickest returns, ship
your eggs. chickens. Cants. peaches.
melons, tomatoes, Irish potatoes,
etc, etc, to Mohr IL Son, Commits
sion Merchants. ST. Petersburg. Fla.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12
from Eridnu,s DaRu SUI.

itor here yesterday.
5. p. Nipper OF Newberry was In
the city "Wednesday
Go.FLY keeps flies of horses and
cattle. % and soc. At all drug stores.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Dell. Jr.. left
yesterday for a short visit to Jackson.
VILE
Mrs. Mary Howell of Windsor visit
ed the city yesterday ON a shopping
expedition.
For shingles. rOsin.baTrel slaves and
heading call on or write T. J. Cone.
Raleigh, Florida.
JH. TOrode of Windsor. one OF the
thrifty planters OF that place. was a
visitor here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin NJ. Clarke
leave today for a two-mOnths stay in
Virginia, Maryland and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Dobblns have
returned from a pleasant visit Of ten
days with relatives In and around
Palatka.
w. T. Zetrouer has returned from
fOur-weeks' visit TO jacksonville
He again looks himself and says that
he feels Il"
MIR. and Mrs. J. d. Dykes OF North
Gainesville have returned from a
pleasant trip to DeLand. where they
spent several days.
Col. and Mrs. w. S. Broome have
gone TO the beach to spend the next
few weeks taking In the pleasure and
comforts OF Old Ocean.
Mrs. l.. f. Means has gone TO
Brunswick. Ga She will be absent
In that city for the remainder OF the
heated term visiting relatives.
Capt. r II. Richardson is spending
short while with his family here.
He Is the conductor on the local" be-
tween High Springs aud Rochelle.
Miss Myra Mcmillan has gone to
New York to spend part of her vaca-
ton. She is one of the popular sales
ladies in the iewelry store OF l.. c.
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Manning. accom-.
panied by the latter's mother, Mrs 8.
II. Dempsey. have gone to Tennessee
90 be absent for the remainder OF the
summer.
Mrs. Fred Cubberly OF Cedar Key.
and Mrs. A. L. Reid OF Newberry. are
visiting In the city for a few days.
They are guests OF the Park Hotel
Metropolis. Sth.
Mrs. w. y. Hlgdon. accompanied by
her daughter. Miss Kathleen, have
gone 10 Kissimmee TO be absent for
the next few weeks visiting the
formers mother.
8. @. Gay Of Trenton was here yes
terday looking after some business
matters. He says that the farmers
are getting all the rain they are look.
Ing for In that section.
Chas A. Brit OF Ormond, a former
citizen OF this city. is here on a visit
10 friends. This is his first visit ia
some time and his numerous friends
are glad to greet him again.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Medlin and son.
Oscar ieIft yesterday for the the beach |
10 be absens for the next few weeks |
Mrs. Medlin and son will visit South |
Carolina before their return 20 this
city.
Or. Armstrong; next visit to !,
August 3rd Anyone hay
ing any form OF eye trouble. head J
aches. or nervousness. should see him !
Office at Brown House. a. one day /
only.
Mr. and Mrs H. +. Spence OF Are !
iondo were among the shoppers Wis.
ting the city yesterday They are
lou located uu the Col-uu farm there
and are well pleased With tl.lr new
I0mc
W. w G,g.r ou, Of o.. -uccp
ul planters OF o.. "i.M.ge section
Ha- % VISITOR ..r. Yesterday. De-
Plates they .. .... .'.. TO-. rain
lut t.ut H... "....
.or fear t'a.
.. ..s4......
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12

LOST-On Gainesville road. south
of Alachua. one gold round lOcket
and rope chain: diamond on side
and monogram III. G. H." A re-
ward of $40 will be paid for return
to Miss Annie Kirkland, Alachua.
Florida
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12
NEWS OF CITY AND
COUNTY CONDENSED

MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST
SECURED eY SUN REPORTERS.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12

What Has Happened and What Is Co.
ing to Happen-Personsl and
Social Items Of the City.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-12
LOST.

LOST-Thursday on road TO Jones'
WILLIE lady's comb. set with brilliants.
Reward IL left At Sun Office.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
By Decisive Vote House Adopts Senate Joint
Resolution PrOUiding for Submission of In
come Tax Question to States.--P0yne Says
Such a Tax Would Make "N0tiOn of
Liars" - Conversion To Another
Democratic Principle.

lest station In the nation virtually re-
peated the very same words that for
twelve years the democratic party In
every platform has uttered
IN a fiery speech in support Of an in.
come tax, Mr., Robinson (Arkansas)
arraigned the republicans for. as he
charged, "fooling the people before
the last presidential election He de.
Tended William j. Bryan, declaring
that he stoed head and shoulders
shsye any otaer man in private life
today. He was pure and spotless. and
yet, he said the same republican party
that denounced Bryan as an anarchist
was now appropriating his political
thunder There are men here" he
remarked, who owe William J. Bryan
an apology
Others supporting the resolution
were Harrison (New York; Keifer
(Ohio) Hull (Tennessee), Miller (Kan.
sas). Sims (Tennessee), Bartholdt
(MIssouri). Byrd (Misslssippi), Rich.
ardson (Alabama), sulzer (New York;
GoIdfogle CNew York;, DeArmond
fMissourl), Henin (Alabama). Cox
tIndlana). Sharp (Ohlol, Rucker
fMIssouri). Dies lrexasl Cole lohio)
Elobeon (Alabamal Diekma (Mlchl-
gam and opposed By Messrs. HilI
iconnecticutl. and Pickett (Iowa)
Mr. Henry lTexasl yalnly sought g
Offer 81 amendment providing for The
submission of The question through
constitutional conventions. hit fhr
speaker ruled that uaasr the agree
ment for a vote 30 amendment was
IN order From that decision AIr
Henry appealed and succeeded n fore
ine a roll can. The vote resulted
yeas $50. nays lss uisien had the ef
feet Of sustaining the speaker
The vote On the resolution resulted
si7 TO n The democrats voted solid
~ Tor the resolution. but the following
republicans voted against It. Allen
Maine; Barchfeld. Dalzell. McCrears
and Wheeler. of Pennsylvania: Ford
Iney. Michigan: Gardner. Mccall
and Weeks, Of Massachusetts,: HI
and Henry. Of Connecticut; OIicot
and soufhmlek. Of New York: Calder
head Kansas.
The house at 593 p. NJ adjourned
until Thursday.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16

Washington. July l3.-By the decis-
i've vote of 317 to IA, more than the
necessary two-thirds, the house yes.
terday passed the senate joint resolu.
tion providing for the submission Of
the income tax amendment question
to the states. The negative votes
were all cast by republicans The
resolution now goes to the presden:
for his signature. The debate lasted
about four hours and this afforded
many members, mostly democrats, an
opportunity to air their views. Chair
man Payne OF the committee on ways
and means voiced the sentiment that
such a tax would make "a nation Of
liars although he said II was well
that such power should be given con
gress. especially in times Of war.
The buroen of the democratic
speeches was that It was simply a
case Of stealing democratic thunder
although some OF the remarks on that
side incidently touched upon the tariff
and tbs ~ooration tax with no little
amount Of casti6 .tion Of the republi
cans for failing. as was alleged u
keep party pledges.
I'VE welcome the conversion Of the
republican party to another democratic
principle was the oemment Of Mr
CLARK laliesousl). she mznnrity leader
wno kot rouslne auplauss from his sid.
of tie chamber fo< ~ eflerance. A
income tar. be maInsalned. waa q dem
oeratie principle one by one th'
roses salI." be said, addressing the re
publican side. and one by one yot
adopt our platform lae concluded b.
expressing himself u favor Of increas
ing the anoaut st ezemptIon aboy.
IS 900.
Mr.. James tKantnaly1 quotcd fron
an ante-eleetion speech IN which Mr
Taft favored : graduated income ta'
and expressed the view that perhapi
4 change IN the personnel Of the Tn
ited States supreme court might el
feet a reversal Of It's former opinion
holalng tue income tax unconatitufion
a.
You denounoe Bryan for that. h
exclaimed. facing fhe republican side
~You said be was nssalling the homo
and integrity u tue supreme court
yet the man you elevated to the loft
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
Oklahoma PRINTERS ARE
SHOWN TO Be BUSY SET

Guthrie. Okla. July 14-A summary
complied from the reportk in the Of
Gee Of state commission Of labor on
prlnftng and publishing reveals the
following facts. AZ out d $50 plants
reporting. Receipts for the year So
56i,100. Material used s7ee.0ss.
Amount OF capital invested 1855.
sss. Grounds slSl.070 BUILDINGS
sS02.s40 Machinery sl.27es72
During the year the average work
ing days for each employee Is SO
which shows that the printers are an
extremely busy set. The amount paid
in rent, taxes and insurance sic. .sse-
Amount paid in wages si.1s7.s77. The
number Of males employed during the
year Is i7.015s Females 2as. As chill.
dsfer under the age of l6 we're em.
pioyed IN the mechanical department.
IN regard e wages the report shows
that A employees received over g25
per week: lfg received from $50 to
se5. 2s7 reeesaea from SIS to $40 pes
week 2l2 from s12 TO si5 per week
lsl from so to sl2 per week. Wages
of females run from Sc to sI2 pes
week
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
STATE PEMTEAIhRE Has
NINETY MEN FOR LIFE

McAieeter. Okla, July g. There
are ninety prisoners IN the state pen.
itenaary here undergoing life SEN
tence. Oklahoma county neads the
list. having contributed twelve of the
number Pittsbure and Lincoln eoun.
ties are tied for second place with
seven each. Comanche has i've Mus.
kogee four and Carter and Atoka
three each. Woodward, Garfield TIL
So. Kay, johnson. Noble. Washington
Wagner. Murray, Custer, Mecurlaip
and Nowata each have sent two. Creek
Cherokee. garyin. Woods. Lasau
Roger Mills. stephens. Payne. beaver
Klngfisher, sequoyah. Greer Grant
Texas. Cleveland. Love. Canadian
Hughes, Craig and Blaine lave senl
one each. The total Is 90 Of this
number there are IS white males. q
black males. white females aud
indians
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
BLACK HAND LETTER
WARNS REPORTERS
Mlsslve Received BY BartlewiIle News
paper Warns Reporters to Stop
Pushing investigation.

Bartlesville, Okla. July l5.-A
Black Hand letter. apparently IN the
writing OF q woman. was received
through the local postofIioe today hy
the DAILY Enterprise. The letter was
written IN connection With the mys-
tefy over the murder Of Il ). Deckand
here last Friday night
The Enterprise reporters have been
working industrIoualy On / With the
local police. The letter warns the En-
terprise "a s0op work. sn1 apparently
ls a attempt 10 throw TIE searchers
for tho murderer of the track Il has
been turned over to The loeal police.
The writer apparently Is not well edu-
Gated. The letter follows
eThe Enterprise Yen reporters Is
70 active IN meny things. stop wher
YOU are ii Deckard Investigation or
yoa VIII find out sumethins sasaz wont
he good news
Remember what dienmlte done 70
that newspaper IN joplin The man
that killed him had his oaa reasons,
he has gone back where be come fnom-
know what ! am talking aa,oua and
you better take this wornins~
The officers have eDncinae1 that
Deehard was undoubtedly killed for
his money The police are trying to
trace hack driven into town from
the direction of Dewey earlv Saturday
morning Il Is believed that l9se driver
uE tHe fE't5Fs7sz ==-= @sAs 2 AzssAssaA3A1t5 >
ABOUT the ease
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
VINITA
COUPLE MARRIED
elimination Of Pretty Romance Mark.
ed BY Wedding Of Miss Mabel
ounser and Mr. A. a. Brown.

From Thursdays Daily
With a simple ceremony and IN the
presence Of only the immediate family
Of the brides parents and four friends
the wedding Of Miss Mabel cnntef and
Ar Adds A. nrowu was solemnlzea
at 1876 o'clock this afternoon. ena
he happy Young couple lefl immediate.
% for short tip 70 Hureka spFinsa,
Ark They VIII felnfn 70 this cItY Sun.
day and will live for the summer e
he J. B. Harris home II the sousa.
west part 81 town u the early fali
they viii take a trip % Indiana for
visit with relatives Of ar Brown and
after their return they will reside al
their own home On North Miller street
which Mr. Brown recently bought
from John s. Davenport
The wedding of Miss Gunter and
Mr.. Brown IS the elimination oI
pretty little romance began abous
year ago
The bride Is the daughter of Mf and
Mrs. J 7 Gunter. and Is one 0f vIns
isa'a native daughters The ountaf
family is one Of The old time cherokee
families and has been prominent IS
the social affairs of vlnIla fsr mans
years The bride grew % youne|
womanhood here and Is one q the|
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
NNITA YOUNG COUPLE
MARRIED IT CARTHAGE

From Tuesdays Daily
George G eanteIl and Birdie 4.
cameron Il ylalsa. Okla. wers lnsr.
lsed IS nsv. 6 \ Davenport 81 1or.
fn a the Lakeside Ian yesterday The
ueelgweds ~ make their 9usuie
lome g oklahona
MT cantfcs $ tie son Of 8 Melhe.
dist preacher = YlnIta aua i vel
known 3 ehufeh circles n. eoupie
lad been glsltlas in Joplin daenaf the
Fourth and decided to set married.
Yesterday annlienslon was made for i
marriage Ileeni end he mlnIsles via
notified 20 meet them Al Lakeside
The i'm parlosa were pfelfliy aee0
rated foF tho occasion and several ol
The friends of bolh bride nnd groom
we're present. <afihaks ghgo.l M4n
Hg Press
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
WHEAT STAMPEDE
CAUSED BY FLOODS
Wheat On Chicago Market Eclipses
All Previous High Records
Scars to s1.25A and st.27.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago. H., July 14.--July wheat
made a sensational advance Of i've
cents per bushel on the board Of trade
today. when Il jumped to si251l
eclipsing BY four and three quarters
cents the previous high point for the
season. The advance was due to short
covering brought about BY the poor
prospects for movement Of the new
crop this month. owing to the rains
and floods having lnterfered with har-
vest IN the southwest and west.
Chicago. H., July Ii.--Later-rhere
was a further stampede Of shorts ii
5uiy wheat 20 s127
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
FIGHTING IT FHER0A
IS BECOMING

4shefon. July hs
siresis between lhe ssl|1hs|aa q
hosal'ste became a |f lsa
when TIE latter epssa .sas5 81.
iefy hrs Qn the Iafa6els shs sElsn|
q g fush the Ros s|sIs 1asIlilon 81
kefo'piion'sts aaeeesaea Ia osenpsI
position neaf tie house ol Tee Al
Hfy commander e 1eAaFon. sd
thsF afe helnE ahs||ea s. tie ca1az
heiafgFpensnla iaf Ih< shah's ao|al|
have approached ga ats noa ed
three niles q TIA f|lx
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16

~ Associated Press
reheron. July ls = One theusand
NatlonalIsle entered TeheTon br three
gates early today The Coaeaeka &C.
cnpied the central square and sar.
rounding streets. The lighting start
"a ct once and ls vigorously proceed
ing. The shah Is momontarlly expect.
ed 70 take refuge IN The foreign Ieea.
ton.
Late this Afternoon The fighting ln
- streets continues huI 4 e mostly
Il lons range and deauItoFy. aaa e
neither destructive nor decisive The
lives end property Of loreIenefs ere
nol in danger
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
TWO MASKED MEN ROB
HOTEL At UTAH SPRINGS

Ogden. utah. July =. rhree mask
ed men held ~ hotel at Utah
Hot Springs. near here late last right
and after shooting and painfully
wonndiug the proprietor prled open
the safe. used saantly BY the hotel and
the United States post Office ana es
capped vlsh ere hundred dollars In
cludins three hundred dollars in
stamps and moneg. belonging 10 the
government
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-07-16
URGES ELECTION or SENATORS
BY POPULAR VOTE
ADDRESSES LETTER TO TAFT
Would Have Such Amendment Sub.
mitsed to States Alons With In
come Tax Amendment.
nN AssnolaIed prnna-

BY Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb, July 49, William ]
Bryan today addressed letter 70
President Taft asking him to allow The
people TO vote on the question of tb6
popular election Of senator's
I'm your speech Of acceptance
writes Bryan. You said you were per.
sonally inclined to favor such a change
IN the constitution Now that the
states are going to vote on the ratln.
cation Of amendment authorizing an
income tax. why not give them q
chance to vote also on an amendment
for the election Of United States sen.
,ators by popular vote"