Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-09-22
Questions Of The Day


I " WV 49,
Political matters have changed
very materially since my last
Senator Culberson has made
plain. and very plain, why he
supported both the Canadian re.
ciprocity and cheaper wool, and
all democratic measures calling
for his vote. The Senator is moi
given TO much talk, but when nc
speaks he is sure to say some
thing. His explanation came in
good time, and perhaps, not in
tended as a reflection on the vote
of any one else.
Now that Senator Bailey has
concluded not to offer for the
Senate again, in measure clears
up the political horizon. 1t
gives the Bailey democrats an
opportunity to come back into
the old democratic party. We
should give the erring brethren
a hearty welcome, and bid them
come back into the pasture and
sin no more. When ever any one
goes of after strange gods it is
only a matter of time before they
come back to the true god or be
come infidels.
Some of the worshippers and
admirers of the senator had
worked themselves up to the
point that, should he resign, or
be defeated for re-election, the
machinery of the government
would come to standstill. Now
they find out that in a short
while after his retiring his name
will rarely ever be heard, as
soon as he has lex" prefixed to
his name, he will become as com
mon as the rest of the herd and
the government will continue to
do business at the same old
stand, with headquarters at
Washington.
The fight is going to be who is
going to succeed the senator.
South Texas is sure to claim
that it is her time to furnish the
man.
North Texas is not going to
relinquish her prospect and
chance without a hard fight. |
am of the opinion it is going to
be a fight to the finish. l am
for Randell good and hard. l
feel sure OF one thing, that those
who have watched Congressman
Randell's course in congress and
his fight for honesty in politics
and his fidelity to the Democratic
party, will stand by him in his
fight for the senatorship. Not a
vote of his needs any explanation
| think the state would show
want of appreciation if he is not
rewarded for his untiring ener-
gy in the interest of honesty in
politics. / cannot believe his
appeal to the people will not be
needed by enough honest voters
who by their votes, will say to
him: We'll done thou good and
faithful servant" we will reward
your fidelity and faithfulness by
promoting you to a higher po-
sition. Randell is q true friend
to the people. His fidelity can
not be questioned. His record
stands open for inspection and
criticism.
Politically speaking, next year
will be a hot year. Something
unusual and out of the ordinary
is going to happen. Governor
Colquitt is to have opposition.
In other words, the prohibition
fight is to be fought over, not
withstanding Maine went from
good to bad.
l am glad we are to have a
presidential primary next year.
/ hope to see the State cast a big
majority for Gov. Wilson.
Enough of politics.
Cotton picking is going on rap
idly. 1t is thought that the top
crop will amount to nothing.
The excess over last years crop
if any, will have to come from
the increased acreage, as the
top crop is failure.
| am sorry Jefferson lost the
school which was to have occu-
pied the old court house. Every
thing helps to build up a place.
If you wish to build up the town
the citizens must show a spiri,
of Glad you are coming" to the
other fellow.
Frank Ragley has purchased
one Of the best touring cars or
the market and he and a party
will tour the southern states ane
portions of northern states, re
turning thro the middle western
states. They contemplate start
ing early next summer. From
now until the start is made he
proposes perfecting himself in
driving the car. Frank is an ex