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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
KITCHEN CABINET
SWiNDLE AIRED
Four Witnesses in Noted Chehalis
County Fraud Case Go Before
Grand Jury

MONTESANO, Sept. 29.-rour wit
ncsses, ali victims Of the famous Lit.
cnen cabinet sWindle, in which Che
hllis c0UN,y business men We're fleec-
cd out Of more than $GGeo0 last year.
"ore before The CEcha'is county grand
jury yesterday,
Testimony as to mefhcds Of operat-
Ing and later developments in the
case wore Aiyen. l.. McTaEeart and
companions, Of HoQuiam. testify that
they settled with the head men of
The cabinet company for 81 cents on
the dollar
They had invested $21 900 in state
rights for California, Oregon and Mon
tana. Aberdeen business men re-
ported that they have settled at the
rate Of so cents on the dollars, the
other half to be paid them when the
state Of Oregon was reSold to other
victims. Smaller victims We're not
given any percentage back, but are
waiting an opportunity to institute
proceedings.
Other Witnesses were c. w. Smith,
n. G.. Nnealer and f. w. Beimfohr
1t is possible that the jury will com
plete its work this week.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
CONTEST
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

l'cquiaa, Sept. 2S.-The Matorn's
Gold Medal contest was held last eve
ling az IS o'clock in the Baptist church
uu EHuud avenue. Mrs. Mary o.
3ruce lead the devotional exercises
.rd Mrs Flora w. Haman county
superintendent, had charge of the
pros ram and selected the judges. The
uata.5 and their subjects were:
"Why Should Women Vote?'....
Mrs. Stevens, Of Aberdeen
.Is. Ryan Demands the Bal"
lot. Mrs. Mcdonald, OF Aberdeen
The Hatred OF Rum. .......
..AIr3. Eliza Harris, of Hoquiam
AT the Mercy Of the State" .....
Mrs. Anna Bracket, of H0quiam
Mis-. Lura Wagner sang y Cannot
Drink tonight Bays. III Never
Touch 1t Again
Mrs. Burton and Miss Cary, of Alb
erdeen sang solos.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29

Black lawns. uert.aieS. diinltipS and
all mournin" prints win not run or
fade if spirits of turppntine III the pro
portion of one Tablespoonful to each
pailfui of water is used in rinSin@
after the dress is washed The same
with black satin understands Gum
arabic wafer. @elatine or thin glue
water is recommended instead of
starch for black dresses.
Starch made deep indigo by the use
Of b!ueing should be used for navy
prints or linens. while water in which
bran has been boiled. when strained
and cooled. is especially nice for col
Ored lawns and dimities. giving them
n clear new appearance.
Delicate pinkS. green and lavenderS
may be treated tie same as black
goods in reference to the turpentine.
The colors seem even brighter after
using it. OF course these culorS must
not be rinsrd in blupng water. as it
will change their tone
Shepherd plaid. that fine black and
white checked print. will retain its
fresh look until worn out If dipped in
the boierful of hot suls just before
washing.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
OAkVIL.LE

Ed Garrard went down to harbor
points Tuesday, to dispose of some
OF his farm products.
S. Gilmore, of Garrard creek, went
to Hoquiam and Aberdeen Tuesday,
with a sample bale of fine hay pro
duced on his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Pierrott gave a
dance at their new house at the L.
T. camp last week for married people
only. The popular foreman of this
camp recently became benedict, mar
rying Mrs. Bertha Kellogg of Aber-
deem.
One of the employees of the Union
Timber company had his head badly
cut by a limb falling on it this week.
Mrs. Van Wrinkle dressed the wound
in the absence of the doctor and the
injured man was taken to Aberdeen
and placed under the care of DR.. Aus
tin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
SUM MS NO.

In the Superior Court Of the State of
Washington in and for the County
Of Chehalis.
Matt Naranen, Plaintiff, VS.. Catherine
Naranen, efendant.-Summons
No..
The State of Washington to the said
Catherine Naranen, Defendant.
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within sixty days after the date
of the first publication of this sum-
mons, to-wit, within 60 Jays after the
29th day of September, A. ID. 1910,
and defend the above entitled action
in the above entitled court, and an
sWer the complaint of the plaintiff,
and serve copy of your answer up
on the undersigned attorney for plain
tiff, at mis- office below stated and in
case of your failure so to do judg-
ment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the COM
plant, which has been filed with the
clerk of the said court.
This action is brought to dissolve
the bonds of matrimony existing be-
tween the plaintiff and the defendant
upon the grounds of abandonment and
desertiOn.
H. ]. HUGHES,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Postoffice address, 31S Finch Bldg,
Aberdeen, Chehalis County, State of
Washington.
Nast Publication November 3, 1900
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29


What battle WAS fought before "A
stone wall: Fredericksburg.
Who was "Old rut| Israel Pun
nam
Who WAS the "Bayard OF the SOUTH
Francis Marion.
What WAS the first capital of the
United StHtpst phindephia
Who said. "Don't fire until you see
the whites of their e!es:" Colonel
Prescott ut Bunker llill.
Who was the author OF the missouri
COMPROMISED Henry Clay.
What state is known as "Old Domin-
ion?' Virginia
What is known as the "Ilalf Moon?"
The exploring vessel OF Henry Hud
son.
What is known rs the "MaynOWer"
The ship OF the Pilgrims.
Why is the presidents house called
the "Whte lIouso:" 1t is built OF
freestone and painted white.
What city is called the Iron City,"
PittSbUrg.
What city is known as the City of
Elms:" New Haven. Conn.
What city is called the Mound
City," st Louis.
What city is known as the city of
"Magnifccnt Distlnces?" Washing
.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
a School For Cous.

There has been opened In Paris Il
school where pet dogs are taught po-
likeness. The schOoIroon is furnished
with chairs. tables ard rugs in order
that the pupils may have suitable sur
roundings. The dogs are trained to
welcome visitors by jumping up cor
daily. wagging the tail and giving a
low bark of pleasure When the caller
is about to leave Il dog goes to the
door with him. and bows farewell Ey
bending the head gracefully. The dogs
are taught also that they must pick
up gloves or handkerchief. or anything
else which visitor may drop. and re-
turn it to its owner And such pupil
is trained to walk with proud and
prancing step" when he goes out walk
ing with his mistress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
ConVeyanCeS.

This is Il good game and is both
amusing and in> tructive if played with
Intelligence. as the players must re-
member much that they have heard
and read about foreign countries.
One player begins by saying that he
is about to start on II journey. He is
asked whether he will 30 by land or
sea. to which quarter Of the globe. viii
he gO-nOrth. south. east or west-and
what conveyance will he use
After he has answered ali these queS-
tons the others must guess where he
is going. II he goes to mountainous
regions he must name Il conveyance
suitable to the country -m0untain rail
way. armchairs carried by porters.
mules for riding. and so on: in other
countries slpdgPS. stills. camels. eIe
plants. junks, gondoIas. railways. ON
nibuscs. bicycles. balloons. etc. The
one guessing the country becomes the
Traveller.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
MILWAUKEE, WANTS
BUSINESS IN ELMA

ELMA, Sept. 2S.-The travelling
freight agent of the Milwaukee &
Puget Sound railway milwaukee, was
in Elma on Wednesday and thorough
ly canvassed the situation as to bust
ness for his road. He states the COM
pany appreciates the importance Of
this place, and the freight possibilities
here and beyond, especially to the
northward and expressed the belief
that in the near future the company
will cross the river and build spur
to and through Elma and in to the
peninsula, to secure the forest pro
ducts of that rich section.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
TYPHOID RAMPANT
TAX LEVY AT SPECIAL
MEETING MONCAY.
Award Contract for Automobile Fire
Equipment But Will Sell Old APP
paratus rirst--Cther Notes.


f1'(1 lANi' sept ga special
1lNe'!I5 ior the purpose OF taxing
N'' ""9 SCI ny .he clt!
f'"'-hcII III session mere lohlSht 1ol
Fir T.. Ao!uay hlgh'.
nv "cDD A"lo'"o"He co'hpanH
fpsN "N"'U eu tl'e ooltiac' Oh l"rhlSh-
- ny cay Nl,h "u'o NE dpparatu us
oA' 'HC H'@,'er was postponed Two
7sh9 III ofuel 10 permit me CITY TO
F'''T'' pO ~ SELL inc present equip
ne coi'''"i zee OF SIree'S ana
.lCseS Icpoi'e yea laNofa"ly on the
i,'N ~, ne%el''S % Aud.'S street PROVIDED
e. d. ileeI MANS .'' VINO OWNS consider
f'ole "1joInins properly "oUlu pa!
i'C l'",' " 'he coS'S q S"ci "orh'
"'i YES heiisoh' VINO vas injured a'
i-4sF eH'n ana SFee,S through ac,
~ "u't7 20 MS c''i,n' lHe coiiul'loi Oh
''lS go, r1.ue I ('il ii". ueiliahu up
81, l"e coy loi 9o'77o oAhlaSes. ne
-i''Ai was i0lei 'eu ~ tle CIT! al
81 Key.
cdi u itoSlyh anu one ol Zen
'faiia coai was oruereo'
fo'ico 'uu@e rhhprlch reported
8lat ne hau coilecleo S-i' III INES
44nilnS the present month.
hl'ia ~ we amount Vi ql'loo'oV
We're orderee pald.
-Au o'uiiI"h ne ioi tne i,i,pi ' II, |
aileys Ill DOCK ana ~ rark ao-
H't'>", was iet'u anu leieiieu "
'oIl'4"Itt ee' :,
hq',aiiAa''ol' vi tiie assessment lolis
io' sumner avenue liipro' ehiell'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
WASHINGTON
DEHDY sept, IT
Classic Event Of Tie Turf |.
North Pacific h3Iio,.
TO &c FUI At STATE IA +.

Revival of This Face Attracts Wida
Attention--StsHs Is LaTge-Flora
Saddle to Be presanto> ~ Decb,
04ccn--hlany Fast ilorscs Are En-
tered.
Racing is not dead in Washington.
judging from tha big entry list for the
u aShin%ton Eerhy. to he run ut lii
N&AhlnAton state fair. North Yakima.
The man or boy with red blood i.
lis veins will as long as time seek the
t,.r.lls that come from an homes, con
test between game horses which are
the result of generations Of breeding
AID handling. Time was when cen
tc:t between two great thoi0uGhbr2ds
brought together crowds that would
seem large at this time.
The revival of the WASN'T" gton Derb
is an event in racing circles of the
northwest. 1t is for stake sufficient
ly large t. Justify owners and trainers
In careful preparation of the very best
horses. The distance Is one and enc
eighth miles, and the big race takes
place on Sept. 81
1t is being demonstrated that firsl
class racing may be had without bet
ting. despite the fact that large per-
centage of humanity is fond of placing
wager. even if it is cigar, a hat or
a pair Of gloves for nlilady or a box
Of bOnb0nS.
The Washington Derby will draw the
largest crowd ever seen on the state
fair grounds. and the contest promises
to be the best ever had in Washington.
1t is the star racing event Of Washing
ton this year.
Speed Program, Washington State Fair
MONDAY. SEPT. 26.
Yakima Valley purse for three-year-
old trotters Uwo in three) .......... $500
Special pace OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Opening handicap, one mile .......... $50
Special running Observation-Disclosures. 200
TUESDAY, SEPT. q.
State Fair stake-2:13 trotters CLOSED
July y Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Kittitas purse-2:25 PAGERS uwo In
three) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 800
Washington Derby. IN miles CLOSES
Sept. y OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1000
Selling. seven-eighths mile ............ 200
WEDNESDAY,. SEPT. 2S.
Tacoma purse-219 trotters 1.-TWO in
tnree) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. oOo
Commercial Club stake-211 PAGERS
CLOSED July y Observation-Disclosures. 1000
One mile. selling ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Three fourths mile. selling ........... 200
Special running NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 200
THURSDAY. SEPT. 20.
Fruitgrowers' purse - 2:30 trotters
1.-TWO in three NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. G00
Pasco KenncWick purse-2:21 PAGERS. 900
Five eighths selling NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 200
Three-fourths, selling ................ 2)O
Special running NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Q0
FRIDAY. SEPT. 80.
Benton purse-2:10 trotters ............ sT
Seattle stake 2lS PAGERS (closod
july u ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. i.V's
Spokane handicap, one mile CLOSES
sept ~ .................... tFi
SeVen-eighths, selling .................. ~
Special running NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 20
SATURDAY. OCT. 1.
Manufacturers stake-2:24 trotters
CLOSED July u NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000
Klickitat purse-2:0s PAGERS 1.-TWO in
lnTee) ...,.-.......... ................... op
One and one-fourth mile ............. 80
Farewell handicap Observation-Disclosures. 90
Owners handicap. nonwinners ...... 100
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
ironing Summer Dresses.

All summer dresses are better irOned
on the wrong side and are less apt to
fade. Should any article become
scorched hang it in the sunshine and
the stain will generally disappear.
If the circular fouuces are ironed
according to the straight threads Of
the material they will keep their shape
and not sag: also gored breadths
should be treated in the same manner
White pique skirts can be kept from
shrinking in the same way. Use a
tape measure. and as you iron pull the
skirt to its required length. and you
will be surprised to see that it will re-
tain its hang" until old age.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
Game of Shopping.

The leade: says: II went shopping
this morning and everything | bought
began with & cor any letter desired
From the druggist bought points at
a child. who must Immediately re.
spOnd with some article bought of a
druggist beginning with the letter c.
as cologne,. from the baker | bought
cookies or cake may be the answer,,
from the grocer | bought -. And
so the lists continue until some child
fails to answer at once. when he must
take the place of the leader and con
tinue the game. choosing any letter de
sired.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
TWO CASES OF MAYHEM

MONTESANO, Sept. 2S.-The Grim
inal docket for the October term of
court in Chehalis county show two
cases OF mayhem, one being against
Lee WEIGH, who knocked compan-
ions eye out in a fight and the other
against William Wise, whom it is al
legged bit all opponents ear Off. John
Klingenberg, charged with murder in
the second degree, will also be tried.
1t is possible that a special venire of
300 will be drawn to secure jurors
for this murder case.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
GEORGE De LAPE
DENIES OPTION SALE

Hoquiam, Sept. 2S.-George w. De-
ape returned from Tacoma yester-
lay and denied that he had sold his
opt on for the property owned by the
Phiibrick company to r. +. Lytle. He
aisu stated that he was prepared to
go ahead with the program he and
mis- associates had outlined and would
..andeavor to secure a permit from the
city council for a permit to erect a
bridge across the river at Kramer ave-
nue..
Delape was enthusiastic over his
prospects and said that while he re-
aiizes he has hard fight ahead of
MIN. he is confident of winning.
He expects to remain in Hoquiam
zor several days and later will re-
urn 10 remain until the bridge ques-
lion is decided.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
Household Hints,

Before chUppii.2 parsley wash il we'll
and then squeeze it dry in Il cloth.
When frying Il large sole turn it ny
sticking a fork into the fish near the
head.
Iron pillow slips lengthwise instead
of crosswisp if You wish to iron wrin
kleS out Instead Of in.
Oiled paper is easily made at home
Brush sheets of paper with boiled oil
and hang in the air to dry.
Lime destroys all insect life and pur-
flies everything.
TO clean mother-of pearl wash it
with whiting and cold water. Avoid
soap. which discolors it and destroys
the brilliancy of the shell.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
TWO MEN RECEIVE SENTENCE
ABERDEEN Men Are Found Guilty ci
Fe.ty Cfenses, Are Sent to
County Jail

MONTEsANO, Sept 2S.-Harry L.
Smith, frs charged with assault iii
tho first degree, plead guilty to as
sault and battery before JUDGE Ma
son Irwin in the superior court Mon
day. He was accused Of striking an
opponent over the head with a beer
bottle in an Aberdeen saloon and
was sentenced to serve 45 days.
Charles ROney, who appeared be-
fore Judge Ben Sheeks' department
of the superior court, was found
guilty of stealing a watch from F.. 3.
McCracken Of South Aberdeen. and
sentenced to serve four months.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
The Deepest Well.

The deepest well in the world is
probably the one at Sperenberg. Ger
many, some twenty miles from Berlin.
sCnk for the purpose of obtaining
rock salt brine. \ bore hole of six
teen inches diameter was carried
down to the depth of $50 feet. where
the salt bed began. After furt her
descent of ESQ feet the bore was re-
duced to thirteen inches diameter and
then continued till the extraordinary
depth of 4.ll9 feet was reached. New
York American.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29

The adhesive stamp. as used in the
transmission of mail matter. was first
made. experimentally. by James Chal
mers Of Dundee. Scotland. in the year
1884. The stamp began to be used
IN Great Britain In 1910. in Switzer
land in 1S43 and in the same year in
Brazil. The United States did not
adopt the postage stamp until 1S47. al
It by the New York postofi1ce in
1S45.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
Potato Soup.

Six potatoes cooked Mash while
hot Add one pint hot milk. onion to
taste. salt and pepper. tablespoonful
Of butter Cook onions in milk to get
butter. salt and pepper. Strain when
ready to serve Take common crack
ers, halve them. butter and brown in
oven. or bread cut in small cubes and
Drowned in oven to serve with any
soup.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
ARRESTED FOR SELLING
LIQUOR TO MINORS

Hoquiam, Sept 2S.-H D. Ladley,
proprietor of the Log Cabin saloon
and California Wine House. was ar
rested Tuesday for selling liquor to
"A minor. He was fined 100000
and costs today Charles S.
Carlson, proprietor of the Whitehouse
saloon. was fined $42.55 for the same
-1ffenSe
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
His Reason.

"What reason have you for thinking
that the defendant was badly intoxi-
cated?"
"Well, your honor, when his wife
called me over l found him in the Gel
lar cutting kindling wood with the
lawn Gland Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
When the Wire Sprinu Sacs.

An excellent way ia improve Il worn
wire spring on metal bed or cot is
to take ordinary manila rope. tie to
one side of bed. and lace back and
forth across the middle of the bed un.
der spring.
You will find this n great improve
ment. as il prevents the spring from
sagging and makes the bed as com
Portable as when il was new.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
Puff Biscuits.

Three cups or -four. three teaspoon
fuls of baking powder. little salt.
and work in two tablespoonful of lard.
Add milk enough to make rather
stiff batter and drop from spoon into
gem pans.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
PUBLISHERS NOTICE.

City subscribers falling to receive
the Herald by 6 p. IN. on Mondays
and Thursdays will please notify the
City Messenger Co, Tel. 1891, and a
paper Will be sent to the address at
once.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
SNEAK THIEVES WORK IN ELMA

ELMA, Sept. 2S.-Monday evening.
Mrs. McAlpin, living at North Third
street, went to neighbours house
across the street for a few minutes.
During her absence an unknown sneak
thief entered the house and stole her
purse, containing about nine dollars
but molested nothing else. There are
suspicious to the thief, but no tangi-
BILE clue.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
FIRE scoRCHE8 RESTAURANT
Chop Suoy Establishment Ignites
Owing to Detective Fiue.

HOQUIAN, Sent 2S.-Tle chop
suey house on Ninth stree near
street cauahf fire TONIGHT owing 10
defective fiue and WAS damaged to
the extent Of about 500 before the
flames were oXtinguishod
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
CITY MESSENGER COMPANY

Vt City Messenger company mas
Ms .a.te>t two telephone, Nos. 1891
.-..u 5J44, one of which is always open.
Call either number and Central will
get u.s. tt
JOS. FARRELL. Mgr.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
WANTED FOR MURDER

Detective Day of Portland, arrested
Joe Mike at logging camp near
Cosmopolis Tuesday, and took him
to Portland yesterday, where he 81
suspected Of having attempted MUIR
der.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29
Coffee F-ostino.

One cup sugar. butter the size of
walnut. one-Quarter cup strong hot
coffee. Boil exactly Eve minutes. Stir
until cool.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29

All the news that's worth while is
!Ousd II the Harald,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-09-29

d}22IE5H5Sas IN all PARTS OF
THG COUNTY.

ferns ~ Interest '~o.3' all Sections
Of ChShaliS County, Gathered by
Aberdeen Fieraid Correspondents
aad 0leaged ry0m Cur County
Exchanges.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-08-04
THE ABUSE OF PUBLIC MEN.

When former Vice President Fair.
banks spoke before the national con-
vention Of AID Clubs at Omaha last
week, several St Joseph delegates
commented on the fact that he said
that zone of the marked features Of
recent years has been the indiscrimi-
nate abuse ofmen public position. Z"
Mr.. Fairbanks would have been
nearer the facts if he had said that
one of the marked features of recent
years had been the lesscning of in
discriminate abuse of men in public
positions.
There has been no other period in
the history Of the country when pub
lie men were handled more gently
by their political opponents. Who
ever doubts it is invited to read what
the antifederalists said about Wash.
ington and Hamilton, what the fed
eralists said about Jefferson, what the
friends Of Clay said about Jackson
and what the Jacksonites said about
Clay, what the abOlitiOnists said
about Webster, what the slavery
men and abolitionists said about
Lincoln, what the Democrats said
about Grant, what the Republicans
said about Cleveland.
More venom dripped from John
RandOlph's tongue in five minutes
than could be squeezed from all the
underwriting magazines in year.
Compared with some of Thud
Stevens speeches, the hardest words
now uttered in public against any
eminent American ofiiCehOldcr would
seem complimentary almost hattcr-
ing.
This IL really an era Of good feel.
ing and thin-skinncd statesmen, dis
turbed only by an occasional moan
from the lips of Uncle Joe Cannon
and John Dalzell. What would be-.
come of II sensitive person like Mi.
Taft If he had to stand such criticism
rs most Of his predecessors en-
dured?--St. Joseph Observer.