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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

dence, a thoughtful consideration oil
the facts. But behind all the reason.
ing, unrecognized in most cases but
still decisive, was the economic argu-
ment. That it was which prevailed.
A political economist would be
able to discern something Of a par
allel aature in the rebellion of these
great middle western states from the
domination of Aldrich and Cannon.
There is an economic consideration
in the movement, however little it
may have appeared in the discussion.
On these insurgent states the burden
of the protective tariff has fallen
most previously in the past. They
have believed in tariff policy, to be
sure. But they are farmers who
people these insurgent states, and the
tariff is designed not for farmers,
but for the manufacturer. It is a
device for levying on the productive.
ness Of the country and contributing
to the building up of cities. Slowly,
little by little, this truth has become
clear to the land owner of the middle
west. He has understood at last how
tremendous a contribution he has
been called upon to make to the in
dustrial upbuilding Of the nation, and
how insignificant has been the re-
turn that has come to him. He has
suddenly become conscious of the
real power which has been operating
to force his sons away from the farm
home and into town. And, finally.
impatient at the cool disregard of
promises that characterized the last
congress, indignant at the manner in
which their representatives were read
out Of the party for insisting that
pledges were made to be re-
deemed, the citizens Of these
states have risen in determined pro-
test. So much is explained by the
economic argument; the insurgents
can defy the tariff powers because
the tariff does them no good. for
they are people of few manufac-
turs, whose business is with the land.
By the same argument the absence
Of Illinois and Michigan from their
is accounted for. Illinois
has Chicago hanging about Der neck
like a great mill stone; Michigan has
its great manufactures through which
the state receives back to itself a re.
bate from the tariff tax it must pay.
But more fundamental than the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

economic argument, there is, we be-
lieve, another cause to account for
this manifestation Of independence on
the part of these middle west states
The issue on which the insurgents
have taken their stand is primarily a
moral one. They contend that the
time has come when deceit of the
people by false promises must stop;
they protest against continuation of
the policy which enacts againsts leg
lslation against continuation of the
policy which enacts legislation at the
expense of the whole nation, and for
the benefit of a single part. They
are standing firm in a demand for
the substance instead of the mere
shadow of popular government.
These are moral issues; they find
their adherants in the great agricul-
tulal belt of the country, not by
chance, but because the PERCEPTION
of moral truth is clearer among the
men and women who live on the
land than with any class or section
of the people.
We merely reiterate the oft ex.
pressed conviction of many other
writer's when we say that in this
group Of insurgent states whose rep.
reSentatives stood finn for the re-
demption of their party's pledges in
the last congress lies the nations
chief hope Of political regeneration.
The people of these states, by the
uncompromising attitude of their repi
resentatives, have drawn a line where
there was no line before. "Demo.
crat" and republican" mean less to.
day than they ever have. as defining
any settled policy in national affairs.
But 'reactionary" and ''insurgent"
have a very distinct and definite
meaning. The one stands committed
to the position that promises are
made merely toget votes, the other
maintains that they are given to be
kept. The one proposes to conserve
the prosperity of the nation by legiS-
lating in the interests of the few i'm
mensely rich, who will, In turn grac-
iouSlY provide work for the mass of
men. The other demands that the |
governments favors be distributed
impartially for the benefit of all.
Thus is established a clearly drawn
line on each side of which men will
be asked to take their place In the
political contests to come. The
moral issue which it represents has
been discerned by individuals for a
long time but it remained for the citi-
zenship of the middle west to see the
issue clearly and point it out to the
country at large.-From the Farm
Press. !
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03

general agents Fowler Bo of San Antonio Texas
country Southern Texas country California strip
land 100 miles and miles WIDE miles
black about oneIrd timber and balance
prairie land this land
40 Of timber each tract This land suitable raising
tom corn alfalfa sugar onions potatoes berries
bananas and winter gardens This will SIS
per of the best
ranches Texas county
from Canada
pick choice $4,000
We will 90 Galveston In swimming and take boat
Blver will see
loading unloading industries
Where thew make 100 tons Of suCar ,SeO G
the big alfalfa and tea fields and Campo
fields anddve out farming country
earth.
the
SIS alfalfa or cane D acre sometimes
figs plant
palm Trees dateS hibiscus
algerees and ptOrm grove
you home will be proud
that will sell $4,000 per
Rio Grande the betcOvered
west Houston where inches
Onions canpes this viii bring you Least al
ter three years. wake and the whether
aunty like this where kids pick
in the TIMBER You can raise cucbr crop Of cotton and
land I'm the Gulf Coast country sell
get for close
seaport in United States
We Houston side trip to Galveston
Houston IL sA TO AntOniOs Corpus erisH
Texas and Mexican San Diego yOu thinking making
trip, know in time to geyOu
take this you something
minute Take wife with show me
her love have worked hard and afford like This
Mcknight will personally conduct each and excursion
Get Ready and Go With Us
We will you country several
thousand Of land in the country California
80 miles south west Houston Rice Oranges
Lemons Figs Corn Cotton Alfalfa and Sugar Land SIS
terms
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-12-03
Get Ready and Go Witt

We will show you the best country earth We have
thousand OF land in the country called the New California
about 80 miles south west Of Houston Texas Raise Rice Oranges
Lemons Figs Corn, Cotton Alfalfa and Sugar
per acre; easy terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
cretan Affairs.

Constantinopls, Aug. 20.-The tentative &C.
ceptance by the government Of the second
reply Of Greece 10 Turkeys note regarding
Crete has 10 divided the Young Turks party
that there is today danger Of the disintegra.
ton Of the party with serious threat Of
fresh civil war.
The Young Turks at Salonica and honastir
are bitterly opposing the governments for
eign policy, in which. for the first time, con-
servatism and a high degree Of diplomacy
are playing a part. They contend that
Or, ties sffront shonld have been met by a
prompt declaration of hostilities against
Greece and the resort TO diplomacy rather
than to arms has thrOsn the provincial mem.
bers Of the party into decidedly warlike
mood.
So far the Young Turks group In the CAPT.
tal-the conservative group-has been able to
override the provincial group. The radicals,
though younger and less experienced than the
conservatives are the more numerous and they
are today threatening sn open breach that will
result in repetition Of bloody scenes OF the
recent revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
Virginia News.

A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Charles o.
TiDgstrum and Lucy B. Nails, both oil
Catharpin.
Steps we're taken by members OF the
Farmers Clubs, Nos, /, 8 and 4, yester-
day at HerndOn to organize a Good
Roads Association OF Fairfax county.
Mrs. Mary V. Wooster, wife of Mr..
Beaureeard Wooster, died suddenly OF
neart disease at her home near Fairfax,
on the Braddock road, late Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Nina Shesrer, wife of Al Shearer,
of Winchester, died yesterday, aged
ffty-6ve years, Mrs. Shearer was q
daughter of the late William G.. Kiger,
of Winchester.
Walter II. Taylor, one Of the leading
bankers OF Norfolk In a letter Ia the
Landmark Of that city advocates the en-
sctmeut by the Virginia legislature Of
laws which will provide through state
examination of all state banks.
Mr.. Vernon M. Lynch, son OF DR..
VIM. NJ. Lynch, and Miss Minnie j.
Williams, daughter of Rev. Geo. r..
Williams, all OF near Annsndale, we're
married at the N. E. Church parsonsge
August II by Rev. F. A. SlrOtber.
Thomas d. Williams, proprietor Of
the Albemsrle Mills, three miles from
ScottsVille, lies at the point of death as q
result OF an accident to the machinery of
the mill, his little daughter Emily, a
bright child Of ten, having been killed
outright yesterday afternoon while there
with her father.
Judge Staples, of the Corporation
Court OF Roanoke, yesterday, 10 response
to petition presented to him by the
"drys" several days ago, asking for a
local option election, ordered the cleo
ton for September 80. Lawyers for the
"wets" have presented petition and
protest against granting the request of
the "drys," and will take their case to
The Supreme Court, which will meet 10
Richmond on August 80. Efforts to
secure 30 appeal will moi act SIS a stay
In the poslponement Of the election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20

AT his home and laboratory in Orange,
N. j., Thomas A. Edison has now au-
nouuced that he has perfected his plans
for cheap houses of concrete poured toto
q single mould, and that the first
finished mou,ds are now being cast.
With these be says he will be able to
build a modern house complete for
1,2OO and do the job inside Of fourteen
days. 1t will be two stories with attic
and cellar on a plot 40 by 60 feet, leav-
ing space for small lawn and garden.
There will be six rooms aud bath,
stationary wsshtubs ETC., the entire
house being cast in one solid piece, In
Guiding the fixtures and interior decors-
zion. The surface will require no ad-
diIiOnsl finish except tintiug or paper
ing, The minimum price is possible
only when the houses are to be built In
large numbers. The material Is said to
be q mixture of cement, water and
crushed granite, which flows freely and
evenly to all parts of the moulds. There
is also added a certain proportion Of
clay. A complete set of The mOulds will
cost $3.50 and the operating plant
$l5, 900 more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
To Save Time.

New York, Aug. 3O.-0harles AID
ington, assistant superintendent OF tie
Great Western Railway of England, az %
rived today on the Mauritania u
complete the details for landing the
Maurelahia's passengers at Fishguard,
England, on the boats next etsi~ard
ruu, on Nhich she starts next Wednes-
day.
Fisbguard, is 2, 9O2 miles from Ne"
York, IS miles nearer ihsu Plymouth,
113 nearer than Liverpool and ia MAJ
err Than Southampton. 1t is 26l miles
from Fishguard to London and the plan
is to land the passengers Of the Oanard
line at Fishgusrd 10 the future and
carry them by special train TO LONDON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
Tsft TO Meet DisZ

Beverly, Mas, Aug 20 President
TAFT today received personal message
ON President iaz Of the Mexican
rep bic, no lets parsonage than the
NJ can Am bssssdor, Senior Don Fran
cesco Leon de Ia B rre, conveying the
m, s:age, aad assuring the p esideDt that
nothing has occurred in all The long life
of The NJ xican president which has
given him 50 much pleasure as the ex-
pectstion of meeting him at FL Paso,
Texas, next October. The ambassador,
who arranged his call throught the
State Department at Washington, came
to talk over the formslties of the con-
ing event, which though not definitely
decided upon, will probably be the
Mexican president TO make the first
call, crossing TO American soil, paying
his respects TO the president OF the
United States and then returning across
the bridge to Mexico. In an hour or
so, President Taft will cross the bridge
over to SuSrez, and will greet the presi'
dent of the Mexican republic there,
telling him how much he likes bis city.
IN the evening the two presidents will
be the guests at a banquet given In FL
PasO snd then will part company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
japan Domlneerlng China.

London, Aug. 20.-Japan's domi-
nation over China, almost equal to her
control OF Korea, is believed by many
English diplomats to be the probable
result OF the recent defeat the Peking
government suffered from Toxic In the
exchange Of notes over the Antung- Muk-
den Railway.
Officials OF the British foreign Office
say there has already been unkistskesble
evidence of tightening of japanese in-
fiuence In Peking.
The Antung Mukden dispute Illus.
trates the japanese method of accom-
plishing results. After waiting what
they considered q reasonable time for
China to authorize the improvement
OF the line, the japanese peremploriIy
demanded it. China declined, where
upon Toxic notified Peking that the
road would be rebuilt anyway, and &C
tually began work on it. At this China
meekly yielded aud japan instantly sent
courteous note to Peking thanking the
government there for its prompt and
satisfactory reply TO the Mikado's re-
quest.
No sympathy whatever Is felt here for
the present rectionary Chinese regime.
The threatened reduction Of the great
Chinese empire to position OF virtual
vassslage TO The japanese is considered
here Of the most serious consequence 10
the world.
In spite Of the Apgo-Japsuese treaty.
there hSs been much suspicion felt Of
the Mikado lately and 1t is unofficlslly
stated from the foreign Office that King
Edwards government did nothing to
back up the Miksdo In the AntuDg-
Mukden railway matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
Killed Ills Rival.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 2O.-Rosso
Polomauo, aged S5, Of Niagara Falls. ia
dead at the Riverside Hospital and
Joseph Lsmsrco, aged %, Of Buffalo, is
locked up at police headquarters today
charged with murder in the first degree.
Bo.h Italians we're rivals for the hand
of pretty l8.yesr-old Lulu Hogan, who
two months sgo came over from her
home at Chippewa, Ont, to work 10 8
restaurant at Niagara Falls. The police
claim TO have sscertained that Lamsrco
spirited the girl to this city few days
ago and that Polomeno came here in
search of her. The men met on the
platform of the New York Central depot
at Back Rock last night. LsmarcO
drew revolver aud without a word
fred FIVE shots into Polomauo's body.
The wounded man was removed to the
hospital where be died at O'Clock this
morning, The police are searching fol
The girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
Arrest of a Forger.

New York, Aug. 20 Conrad O.
Wolf, handsomely dressed, wel-edu-
Gated man OF 25, is held at police head.
quarters today on the charge of having
forged a check for $4,000, which hi
csshed at the Park National Bank. Ac-
cordiDg to the police, "a 4Sl was found
in VOLTS pockets when be vas placed
under arrest.
The story the police say Welt told
them is a remarkable one. His father
was formerly a very wealthy silk manu-
facturer 10 Germany. He decided that
an immense fortune could be made By
raising silk 10 Mexico, 80 he turned bis
business into money and went to NJ K
leo, where he plsnted a mulberry fsrm
aud began the culture OF silk worms.
The venture WAS failure and be lOs
everything.
Young Wolf came to New York,
where his intimate knowledge of the
silk industry got for him the position Of
private secretary to Henry Schneiwiend,
general manager OF the Susquehanns
Silk Company.
Yesterday, according 10 the police,
he received letter from his mother, 10
Mexico City, declaring she and his
father were In actual want. Wolf, II
said, then secured some numbered
checks OF the silk firm by which be wa'
employed, forged one for So, and
had 1t csshed immediately, sending $500
by registered letter TO his mother 10
Mexico City. This letter has been or.
dered intercepted.
1t vas VOLTS intention TO have biz
mother and father 90 to Germany, where
he intended joining them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
HarrIman's Condition.

Vienna, Aug. 20.-Edwsrd Fl. Har.
rimau, the master mind 10 the railway
world, must either ctase bis active par
ticipstion In business affairs or suffer q
complete physical collapse.
This Is the opinion Of Professor
Struempel, the famous Vienuese special
ist, who diagnosed Mr.. Hsrriman's all
ments aud for whose advice the rsilSay
msgnate made a special trip to Vienna.
Professor Struempel ssys Mr.. Harri-
man has been restored % comparative
health" which should remain satisfsc'
tory "if he lives the mos! moderate life
henceforth. A resumption OF his siren
uous activity OF the past will surely
bring relapse"
Three courses OF treatment we're out
lined BY Professor Srruempel, which
Mr.. Hartman was cautioned to follow
closely.
Fist, Mr. Hartman must take the
rest cure" He has been told to lie
quietly Ia bed many hours a day. 10
The next place great care should be ex'
ercised 10 seeing that be gets only the
most nour shing food and this 10 sui
icient quantity. he should psrtake OF
food every two hours 10 countefsct the
effect of ling undertaking and Inn
proper feeding. Nothing else can build
up bis wasted tissues.
The third course is sun.baths. Mr.
Hartman was told to lie naked Ia the
sunshine, by which means 1t Ia hoped
to strengthen his nerves.
On days when there Is no sunshine,
The champagne bath" is to be subst'-
tuted' This Is a bath In water charged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
with carbonic acid gas. 1t is considered
Strengthening to the nerves.
Fight For Children.

New York, Aug. 20. New York has
been stirred today by the report OF q
mothers fight for her children, who have
been held from her by the Gerry Society
because the nurse into whose care they
we're entrusied vas arrested.
The children were Wilhelmina and
David Murray, a girl Is months and Q
boy of three years, children OF Mr. and
Mrs. David Murray. Murray is q
wealthy r9sl estate broker.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Murray
sent them out with their nurse, while
she went downtown 10 shop. When she
returned home at 6 O'Clock the children
bad not returned. Investigation showed
that the nurse bad been arrested on
chsrge OF iDtoxicstion and the children
sent to the Gerry Society. MIS-. Murray
and her husband hurried there In their
automobile, exciting to have no trouble
10 getting their children.
Superintendent jenkins refused even
to let the parents see the babies until
they bad been suaigued 10 the Child
ren's Court, declaring they we're being
held on the charge Of improper guardian
ship.
The parents at once appealed to
magistrate and we're told that, under it'
charter. the Gerry Society was not re-
sponsible even to the courts, and that Il
did not have to give up the children
even at the order OF the court unless i
wished 10 do 30.
The children will be arranged in the Chill
dren's Court and the parents threaten U
institute legal pro eedings.
The scene in the Children's Court wher
Magistrate Mayo released the children ant
rernanded them to the custody Of theic par
ents was dramatic The father, worked nj
to a high pitch, denounced the Gerry Socle'.
AS the "inhumane society,"" He declared h
intends TO bring suit imme lately for TN
treatment Of his wife and babiel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
Fraud Discovered.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, Aug. pa graft
scandal is imminent 10 connection With
the filling OF a contract for oats By q
private concern for the city stables. CITY
Engineer Boiling set trap and discover
ed that 10 one load OF oats was conceal
ed 100 pounds of cobble stones. Oats
are bought by the weight. The driver
has disappeared and the contracting firm
says 1t does no know how to account for
the rocks. 1t is figured by the city engi'
neer that the loss to the city has been
$3.50 a month. The council committee
will begin an Investigation this siler-
noon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
TOday's Telegraphic News
Conditions In Plttsburg.

Pittsburg, Aug. 20.-With the-pos-
sibility OF q decision By the court on the
petition for arbitration filed by their
attorneys, the strikers of the Pressed
Steel Oar Company poured oct upon the
streets OF Schoenville early today, and
gathered on corners discussing the
chances of bringing the long struggle to
an end.
The rioting which was resumed last
night wac almost a repetition OF the
tronbles Wednesday night. Street cars
were held up, men beaten and dubbed
snd one man probably fatally Injured,
while volley after vOlley was fred at the
steamer p. M. Pfel.
Macy OF the shots struck the steamer.
but no one was injured. Late in the
evening the strikers found mao, whom
they alleged to be an sgeDt of the com
pauY, mixing among them. More than
25 strikers attacked him. He was stab
bed VI the neck With q dirk while
another striker beat him over the head
with q brick. A squad OF the con-
stabulary came to the mans rescue and
he was hurried inside the companS's
stocksde. As the strikers are now max
ing most Of the trouble at night, a gisnI
search light has been placed on one o.
the compsny's buildings while barrels o.
water are placed at different points
around the walls, 1t being evident tina
the camp fears an attempt may be made
to fire the shops.
II wss learned today that an sttemp
to FIRE the car shops was made late las
night. Several large bundles Of excel
siOr were lighted and thrown over th'
stockade near the paint shop OF the Plsnt
The blsziDg excelsior was ex!inguishet
By men inside before any damage wa
done. The steamer p. n. Peel did no
appear on the river until late today, ant
| it is said the crew deserted the boat las
night, In fear that she would be dyDa
1 nnited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
Nsw Yolk Slock Markst.

Decline If from ore 10 three points we're
sustain, in nearly d active stocks at the
opening and duria < The early trading. The
heaviest selling on this decline was believed
b be for short account and brokers active in
he movement rell the tndnE q successful
bear attack. Before the end Of ihe first hour
prices rallied sharply butall early losses we've
not sn.irely {. covered. More than half "A
mi lion shares were aided va during the Grt
half hour. . he market in the forenoon Of
ira ling ge1er liy nnet1alei wiihia a range
Of about three points decl ming 30 about that
extent in the first hour and ih n recovering in
the latter part OF tie forenoon. he TeeOv-
cries, however, were lol bid long. Renewed
pressure at MIDDAY csgsed another price re-
ees ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-20
chInsmen Subjected to Third Degree

New York, Aug. 20.-Under conditions
shroudei with the deepest secrecy, the police
today are subjeetiOg to gruelling third de-
gree two Cinnamon who were dragged into
the rear entrance Of police headquarters to
day in connection with the Killing Of the
pretty Chiness slave girl, Bow Kun, who
was found slain in her room ia Chlnatc va
Sunday. The reason for the secrecy is the
success which has attended the efforts Of the
On Leong Tong in hsmprring the seaych for
the slave girls slayer. Ching Len, the girls
master, was arrested by the police rs ma
teriRl witness, and in whose room in the On
Leoog Tong house was found a sci Of dfggers
similar TO that which killed the girl, was a
prominent member Of the Tong. Money and
influence have effectually blocked TIE ponce
in ChinatoWn