The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-05
"What's The News?"
THE election draws nearer the political
situation seems to become more complex


4 a and uncertain. The Democratic "landslide'
so freely predicted month ago may come;
but the most expert election prophets" scarcely
expect It, That the Democrats will make great
gains is conceded by all, and it is than likely
that they will have majority in the next House,
and will probably gain several seats in the Sem
ate 1t is not expected, however, that in sections
where the insurgent Republicans are in control
the Democrats will make any great gains. In
fact, the fighting this year is most bitter in States
usually safely Republican. Massachusetts, Con-
necticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
and Ohio are all doubtful States In Massachu-
sets it is probable that the Democrats threw
away their chances of success by squabbling
among themselves, but 1t looks II they would
elect the Governors in both Connecticut and New
Jersey. Judge Baldwin in the flrst-named State
and Woodrow Wilson in the latter are making
campaigns that appeal to good citizens every
where and the bad repute Of the Republican ma
chimes in both States is in their favor. In New
York It looks as II Mr.. Dix would be elected,
though he is handicapped by having on the ticket
with him several VIGOROUSLY unfit men. Mr..
Roosevelt is fighting desperately, for If his candi-
date is defeated. his position party leader IL at
once gone. In Pennsylvania ex-Treasurer Berry,
who discovered the graft in connection with the
building Of the new State Capitol, Is an indie
pendent candidate. Tener, the Republican candi-
date, has been charged by the Philadelphia North
American with a number of disgraceful acts Of
libel against that paper. If he wins the suit. he
will surely be elected; II the charges against him
are sustained, II would seem that even Pennsyl-
vania would not be willing to bear the shame Of
such Governor. The Democratic candidate is
an ordinary ringster Governor Harmon. Of Ohio
practically certain of election; and Indiana
will probably 20 Democratic again. Nebraska
may elect Democratic Senator, but will almost
certainly defeat Dahlman, the Democratic candi-
date for Governor on the issue Of wide-open sa-
looms. Missouri votes prohibition amend
ment to the State Constitution. It IL not ex-
pected to carry. In the South. outside Of few
doubtful Congressional districts. the only notable
fight is in Tennessee where Republican Cover
is likely to be elected solely the question Of
law enforcement. In the big cities Of that State
the prohibition law has been openly disregarded.
and not until Judge Mccall last week issued an
injunction against the holders of Federal licenses
was there any pretense at obeying 1t.
The deficit in the administration Of the Post
office Department for the year ending June 80 was
only $6.100, 900. and Mr.. Hitchcock is predicting
a one-cent postage rate for letters. What is need
ed more than this, just now. Is the parcels post.
which would. In all probability. make the system
self-sustaining and give Americans much-needed
convenience which all other civilized peoples on
Joy.
The Census Bureau reported last week that
only 5,41 900 bales Of cotton had been ginned to
October 49, against $4,000 at the same date
last year. The effect Of this report was an imme-
date rise in price Of SO bale.
The airship craze is over the land and "avia-
ton contests are being held everywhere. Ralph
tombstone rose to height of 8,471 feet at .
Long Island meet the other day.
General interest attaches to the recent death
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made $4,000, 900 or st, 600. 900 farming He was
the worlds largest corn raiser, but bought corn
every year.