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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06
Off Ag'in, On Ag' in.

y F.E since his arrival IN Washington,
Preventative Eugene y FOss Of
Massachusetts. is being poinIe out as
a roliric3l wonder because having been
Republican for so many years he
5uu-red ever into the Democratic party
and Carried the strongest Republican
Congressional district in 8Iassachuse-ts.
As a matter Of fact there is another
member Of the House who has a record
which cannot be equaIed by lir. Foss or
any other member OF Congress. That
member is Charles Henry Morgan OF
The Fifteenth Missouri District. Nr.
Moran IL may safely be said. carries
the Fifteenth district around in his vest
pocket Just at present he is q. Repub-
mean but there IS no telling when he
VII be nominated and elected as a
Democrat. He has been q member Of
both parties in the House.
When the Democratic leaders decided
10 send man 10 the House 70 disDIace
Morgan he was not much concerned
The Republicans knew thar Morgan ana
not the leaders controlled the disrrlrr
and 50 they nominated and elected him
Having learned the error OF their wavs
the Democrats took Morgan back fn-o
the fold and sent him 10 Congress as
their Representative. Again facrionaI
strife broke out and Morgan was dis
placed by the Democratic leaders. The
Republicans, ever on the alert for
man 70 carry the district. gave Nor
gan t1e-r nomination and now he is
Llelr Representative IN the House M
Morgan expects TO come back 10 The
House as Republican. but Il is re-
earded as certain that If any ambitious
member OF That party deprives him Of
me nomination the Democrats. anxious
% sweep the entire state Of Missouri
Tl4 ask Morgan 10 get back into the
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By JOHN SNURE.

House Republicans from their State
who have fought for changes in the
rUies and who are opposed TO Cannon
and Cannonism?
These are some Of the questions which
it is expected the primaries of Tuesday
w,n shed light upon
# the progressiVes control in the Re
publican nominations it will be taken as
clear evidence that the Senator'S Cum
Minis and Dolliver. and the insurgent
IOwans in the House, have the approved
Of the majority of the voters in the Re
publican party in their State.
Will Commend
Insurgents Course
1t will follow that in the Republican
State convention, which will be held in
August, the platform will be one ap-
proving the course of the Iowa usur-
gents in Congress. Especially viii their
fight on the tarifT bill be commended
Some talk has been heard to the effect
that If the progressives capture the
Iowa convention there would be an at
tick on President Taft in the State
platform. No such attack. however,
is contemplated. II will be made plain,
nevertheless, that the convention does
rot think the recent tariff law tic best
one ever adopted. and the course taken
- the insurgents in the railroad bill
fight viii be supported.
If the regulars and standpatters con-
troll the primaries and the Sta.C co1ven-
ton. they viii adopt a platform which
will be construed as attacking Senators
Cummins and Dolliver for their OppO-
sition to the tariff bill and likewise the
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luenced and guided and nodded by the
newspapers We read. So I say that the re-
sponsibility of the newspaper owner and
newspaper editor is immeasurably greater
than most of US realize.
The newspaper is the forum Of the peo-
pie. 1t is about the only place. the only
forum, where the plain people can make
themselves effectualiy heard. In a sort Of
way, they can make themselves felt at the
polls. but l am inclined TO think that,
one year with another, and in one COM
munity with another. there is a good deal
OF humbug about the ballot
Men vote, as rule. for the candidate Of
one party OF the other. These candidates
arc Pvt in nomination by politicians, by
machines. The rank and file of the voters
have little to do with the nominations, and
consequently cut a much smaller figure in
the real work of elections than they fancy.
The vote is a much coveted privilege
privilege, or right, that men have fought
for and died for. and would fight for and
die for again. But as il works out in its
real application, there is not so much in it
after all
There ought to be some better method
for the average citizen, the citizen Of
average position in a community, TO make
himself felt in our elections and in the
outworking Of his serious, earnest wishes.
But the genius of man seems, so far, TO
have invented nothing more satisfactory
than the caucus and the ballot. So 1 say
that the daily newspaper is the peoples
forum-the one place where the sound of
their voice is heard and needed
And this means, translated into action,
the safeguarding of the people by the
newspaper It means watchfulness, it
means continual vigilance. in the interest
of the people It means a square deal for
all, rich and poor alike The rich can
better take care of themselves than the
poor, and as between tHe two, il is clearly
more important that the newspaper should
study, deeply and seriously, the needs of
the poor, rather than he needs Of the
rich
1t is the work Of the newspaper, and
the duty of the newspaper, 70 do work
where work is most needed. But the
protection of the poor, and the interests
Of the poor. should not be advocated by
a newspaper to the unfair detriment Of
the rich. The rich are as well entitled to
fair treatment as any other class, and
should have It And it is the duty OF
the newspaper to protect the rich, as it
is its duty 10 protect the poor. whenever
such protection is clearly needed and rep
resents the square deal of man 10 man
The work Of . newspaper is never
finished. 1t can never be finished until
the coming of the millennium. The news
paper is not only the orator Of today, but
is, as well, the statesman of today. And
this is why I say we need better states
manship, broader-mindad and ADLER states
manship. in the columns of our news
papers.
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EYES OF THE NATION ARE WATCHING
FOR RESULTS OF PRIMARIES IN IOWA

The strength Of the insurgent or pro-
sressive movement in the Republican
party In the middle West Will be pretty
clearly indicated by the primaries il.
the State Of Iowa, which will be held
tomorrow.
Politicians of both parties are watch
ing the Iowa situation closely. They
believe the outcome Of the primaries
viii show accurately how much of a
grip the iEsursent movement has on the
middle WeSt and whether that move
nlent is gaining strength among the
masses OF voters or is going backwards
Republican leaders, both regulars and
insurgents, attach much Importance to
the Iowa results. Democratic leaders
are inter Sted because they want to
know the extent of the disaffection with
the old leadership of the Republican
party in the ranks OF that party, in or
der better to get their bearings for the
congressional campaign.
Questions for
Voters to Answer.
Do tho voters of Iowa, more especial
" the Republican voters, stand behind
their Senators, Deliver and Cummins.
in voting against the tariff bill, and
behind those House Republican mem
bers from the State who also voted
against the tariff biH2
Are the Republican voters of the
State behind the Senators and House
members who have been lighting for
changes in the Administration railroad
bill?
Are these same voters backing up the
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THIRD P AP E R i.


Reprinted from The Boston Journal.
To the Readers of The Boston Journal:
doubt if the average newspaper owner
realizes the responsibility of his job.
will go further and say that I believe
very few newspaper owners have any
thing like an adequate conception of their
responsibility to the community.
The owner of a newspaper is apt TO
feel that the property is his, and that he
can do pretty much as he pleases with IL,
so long as he does not run counter 10 the
laws Of the community, or outrage public
sentiment And his own self-interest,
even if he had the fancy TO do otherwise.
would impel him to reflect in his news
paper the feelings and principles OF his
public. I say his public. and by this I
mean the element in the community to
which his newspaper appeals. To do other
wise would mean the destruction Of his
newspaper.
But rejecting the views Of his readers.
and giving them what they want in a
general way, does not measure the respon-
sibilities O. a newspaper owner. Oratory.
for the most part, is thing Of history.
The masses of the people are no longer
reached, and their opinions nodded. from
the platform The newspaper is the ora
tor of today. II speaks 10 audiences a
thousand times more vast than those that
assembled to hear the great public speak
ers Of the past And the oratory Of the
printing press is continuous. It comes
home TO the reader every day, several
times a day.
The daily newspaper has gone further.
It has eacroached upon the field of the
religious press, and now covers pretty
fully the news and discussions of the re-
ligious world.
And the pulpit itself, as a moral and
public teacher, no longer has the great
preponderance of power, as compared with
the press, that it once had Go back a
century-two centuries If you willard
the pulpit was the great molder OF pub
lie opinion. In this sense, for a couple OF
hundred years it has been yielding its
prestige and power TO the printing press.
The latter has become the great dissent
natOr of information, and in disseminat-
ing information, facts, news, it has neces-
sarily become the great medium through
which public opinion is formed
By this reference TO the church l do
not wish to be understood as saying that
1t has lost power in the community as
religious teacher and spiritual guide. I
mean merely that the press, in its onward
sweep, has gradually come 10 take up
the work Of forming public opinion, which
once fell 70 the church.
And so with the multiplicity of news
papers and the frequency of their issue,
coming TO US daily, or several times day,
we are, consciously or unconsciously, in
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What's on the Program
Tonight In Washington

Annual prize debate between columbian
and Needham Debating Societies
George washington University. Fiji
teenth and II streets, S p. m.
Fifth annual excursion Of Business
HiEh School Alumni Association to
Marshall Hall
Architecture exhibit, vet hall, George
washington University, D. n.
Theaters.
Relasco-'Little Minister" S:15 D. n.
Columbia Road to Yesterday" Sic
p. m
MISUNDERSTANDING, us p. m
Gavety--COllege Girls" Sis .. m
CaSino-MOtion pictures and vaudeville.
Cosmos-MotiOn pictures and vaudeville
Masonic AuCltOTlum-MOtiOn pictures
Arcade-Midway attractions
Glen Echo-Dancing and motion pic
lures.
Luna Park-AIusic and vaudeville.
Chevy Chase Lake-Music and dane
ing.
Chesapeake Beach-Boardwalk attrac.
tons.
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Senators Not
Directly Involved.

In the primaries Of Tuesday, nomina-
tons viii be made for governor and all
the State officers but members OF the
supreme court, for members Of the
House Of Representatives for members
Of the Legislature, and for county ofi-
Gals
Neither Senator Cummins nor Senator
Dolliver is directly involved. The term
of Senator DOlliver viii not end until
1913, and that Of Senator Cummins viii
not end until 1915.
Three Republican members Of the
House are directly concerned in the out
come OF the primaries Of June T. They
are Representative Walter l. Smith. of
the House Rules Committee, and prom
inent on the Appropriations Committee.
Representative John A. T Hull. chair
man Of the House Committee on Mill
tary Affairs. and Representative. Charles
A Kennedy, chairman Of the Commit
tee on Mileage
These three meTat hers are among the
House regulars They have uniformly
stood by Speake 'annon. The other
Republicans In House from Iowa.
with the except OF Represenfati,-e
Dawson. are am annon men and in
surgents- RepreS tative Dawson an
nOunced some the ago ne would not
run for denomination.
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goes so far in international matters.
Ii the Chinese have a grievance it
ought to be remedied both as matter
of Justice and in defense OF trade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06
HIS SHOES MISSING,
WEEDS IN SLIPPERS

DIES MONIES. June 6.-UnabIe to
find his shoes. which had probably been
hidden by JOkers, Elmer r. West. chauf-
feur for Capt. J. A. T. Hull. was mar
ried In his house slippers TO Miss Mar
tina Graham, OF Mercer, Mo-, who wore
a beautiful white gown as a bridal
dress
When the time for the ceremony came
Mr. west could not locate his shoes and
rather than delay the marriage he put
on his house slippers.
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gents IN the House from Iowa The
tariff law will be commended ia bicI
terms
A standpat victory and the election OF
a legislature controlled by the regulars
would 10 some extent forecast danger
for Senator DoIliver when he comes M
Tor reelection to the Senate two years
hence
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In any big community taere are always
wrongs to be righted. and there are right
causes that need to be sustained. The
newspaper has no moral right TO pursue
man, or an institution, or an organiza-
ton, for its own selfish interests-that is.
with view to increasing its circulation
and power, and consequently its revenue.
The only right It has to make such an
issue is because Il is right to do So The
newspaper that starts a crusade for the
selfish purpose Of Notwithstanding is
infinitely worse than the object against
which its crusade is made
But If the crusade be made without re-
gard to the interests Of the newspaper,
with the sole thought Of serving the com
munity faithfully as a public servant, and
forgetting the effect on the circulation de-
partment-such newspaper approaches
us true work in a true way. And this
kind Of honesty. this kind of sincerity,
this kind of craftsmanship, this kind Of
public service. brings its own reward. Peo-
PIE are not blind TO such service in their
interest
In this straight-away talk, for it is
merely talk, I came near forgetting the
most important point in regard 70 the
responsibility Of newspaper ownership. It
is this:
The man who owns a successful news
paper-and this presupposes a newspaper
Of big circulation and generous advertis-
ing patronage-keep some other news
paper out Of the field. He has pre-empted
just so much Of the newspaper field as
his newspaper covers II this newspaper
man holds 10 the theory that his news
paper is his own. and that he can do
with IL as he sees TT without regard 10
The interests Of the public and without
any thought Of his responsibility as a
public servant 10 the community, how is
the communicable people who need the
protection Of the newspaper-to be served?
I am rather glad. on the whole, that
this angle Of the newspaper mans re-
sponsibility did not come in in its. proper
sequence in this discussion. Bringing II
in here at the end makes It stand out.
and Will perhaps be more impressive.
/ am not preaching TO the newspaper
owners and newspaper men Of Boston. I
am rather giving you my own views Of
jOurnalism-the capitalization Of my
newspaper thinking and observation. OF
my newspaper-making and newspaper
reading. There is a wonderful work
ahead for the newspapers TO do. They
must become something more than news
machines.
But the responsibility Of the newspaper
owner TO the community is only one side
of the problem The responsibility Of the
community TO the newspaper owner is
equally vital I will discuss this phase Of
the problem in a day or two-perhaps to-
morrow.
FRANK A. MUNSEY.
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In all this talk Of retiring aged
clerks. il might be well to remember
that the old ones are better than those
young ones who have, apparently, re-
tired from active work.
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The net total circulation OF The Times
daily during the month OF MAY was
il5S.932. all copies left over and returned
being eliminated. This number. when di-
vided by g. the number Of DAYS Of publica-
ton, shows the net daily average for May
20 have been 44,574
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The Saturday elections probably con-
WINGED Mr.. Dalzell Of Pennsylvania,
that Cannonism is not as popular in
his district as it is among the leaders
Of the House.
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Madriz blames his troubles on Uucle
Sam. This is poor headwork, not nearly
so good as the footwork Madriz has
been doing in running around Estrada.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06

The withdrawal Of some Of these
Democratic bosses insures better
grammar in the party.
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Since the public began 10 run the
political campaigns. the results have
been made more doubtful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06

THIS weather makes Washington an
ideal summer resort-if the summer
will only consent 10 come.
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In each issue Of The Times. the circulation
figures FOR the previous day are plainly
printed at the head Of the first page, at the
left OF the date line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-06

Yesterday having been a rainy Sun
day. the automobiles did not kill many
persons.
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The net total circulation Of The Times
tsunoays) during the month % May was
1853 all copies left over and returned by
agents being eliminated This number, when
divided by 8. the number Of Sundays during
May, shows the net Sunday average for May
10 have been g, $40
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Sunday.

The number OF complete and perfect copies
OF The washington Times printed Sundays
during the month OF May was as follows:
Nay 1--..-..... Al 920lMay 22........- nl65
May 6.---.-.-.. an May 2s...--..... s.219
May 15....-..... 5000
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Total Tor the month.-.---............. 2O4 $40
Sunday average for the month. 409
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With the return of the colonel. oyster
Bay is apt to quit sounding like an
oyster.
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A real star of delight went out with
the death Of o. Henry.
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total FOR the month.............-.....l !, 2s6, 20
Daily average for the montE......-... 4s,Sl
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL:
MAY CIRCULATION.
nufT-

The number OF complete and perfect copies
OF The Washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month OF May was as follows.
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-05
GUS BONNER
TOOK POISON
WELL.kNoWN COTTON SCREW.
MAN WAS REPORTED TO BE IN
CRITICAL CONDITION FROM
DRUG WHICH HE HAD SWAL-
LOWED.

Gus Bonner, a well-known cotton
screwman, residing with his wife and
children on East Government. was re-
ported in a critical condition this
morning at l o'clock, suffering from a
dose of poison which it was as
serted that he had drunk. The city
physician was hurriedly summoned,
and Captain Of Police Frank hurried
to the house, a summons from the
bell at the station calling him to a
telephone when he was informed of
the case.
1t was stated that Bonner had been
drinking yesterday and it was at first
thought that he had too much liquor.
1t was afterward ascertained, however,
that he had swallowed some poisonous
substance and was in a very serious
condition when the doctor reached the
scene. He was not out of danger up
to 2 O'clock
Is Improving.
Shortly after o'clock, after the doc
tor had worked over him, Bonner
showed signs of improvement and was
thought to be all right.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-05
TELLER
UNDER ARREST
BOSTON MAN SUSPENDED THREE
DAYS AGO BECAUSE OF DIS.
cREPANcY IN ACCOUNTS IS
JAILED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT.
BY Associated Press.

Boston, March 4--John II. Cullen,
teller in the Union Institution for Saw
ings, was arrested at his home in Dor
chester early today, charged with a
shortage in accounts.
Cullen was suspended three days
ago. The case was laid before Elk
aminer Chaplin, who Immediately trans
ferred it to the state police.
President Joseph B. Fallon, of the
bank, stated today that the discrep-
ancy in Cullen's accounts was discov-
cred on Monday. The amount was SO
small in comparison with the large re-
sources of the bank, which the last re-
port placed at more than 100000,
that the directors looked upon the dis
crepancy as being in the nature of a
mistake.
Cullen has been connected with the
bank for ten years and had been re-
garded as a faithful and efficient en-
ploye.
He is married and has a. small
family
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-05
FUTURE HOLDS
GREAT PROMISE
Bv Associated Press

Washington, March 4.-"The future
holds great promise for the American
cotton producer and American cotton
declared w. b.
Thompson, president of the New Or
leans cotton exchange today at hear
ing before the house agricultural COM
mittee on anti-option legislation.
I'VE cannot afford to take the
chance of Qualifying this promise by
needless conflict with the immutable
economic laws which no congress can
alter or repeal" said he.
Several other officers Of the New Or
leans and New York cotton exchanges
testified today, but Thompson was the
star witness. He believed the aboli-
ton of futures would narrow the mar
ket and decrease the amount realized
by the farmer for cotton, and disorgan-
ize the American trade system. He de-
clared that future trading is indis-
pensable and beneficial.
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ALARM
NE|GHB0RHOOD
PLAY OF PISTOL IN NEGRO SHOW
CAUSED REPORT TO REACH
POLICE STATION THAT THERE
HAD BEEN A MURDER.

Seven shots were fired during the
performance of a real negro Minis
trel show under canvass on West
Garden street at 1910 o'clock last
night, and the neighborhood at once
was alarmed. The negroes made
enough of racket without the shots, it
was stated, but when pistol shots
were fired, people at once thought
that there had been murder.
Simultaneous with the firing of the
shots, lady on DeVilliers street was
taken suddenly sick, and. relatives, be-
lieving that she was dying, wept for
her. The cries, taken in connection
with the pistol shots, caused some
one to think of summoning the police
and telephone message was receiv-
ed at the station, stating that MUIR
der was being committed on Devil
Tiers street. Chief Sanders himself
Investigated. He said the shots were
fired in the negro show, for which
they held a permit. The other matter
was not needing his attention, and he
returned to the station house.