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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03

spent some time as member of the
4 Third house of the last legislature in
order to make possible the commits
sion plan of city government | knew
the citizens of ouf state were and still
are suffering under the ban of poll
tics. For a long time have felt that
IL il was possible to eliminate politics
in our city it would be to the city's
advancement and every citizen of
course wants to see our city grow
Former President Theodore Roose-
welt in speech delivered when pres,
ident of the United States, expresses
my views exactly when he says.
The worst evils that affect Qua local
government arises from and are the
inevitable results of the mixing up Of
city affairs with party politics of the
nation and state. The lines upon
which national parties divide have no
necessary connection with the bust
ness of the city. Such connections
open the way to countless schemes of
public plumber and civic corruption
| have resided in Logan over A
years Most of what / own is located
in this city and as result |, of course
pay my proportion of the city taxes.
The city's interests are equally my
interests. II the city suffers from any
cause, every taxpayer suffers proper.
tionately. No one will doubt me when
say that have taken an interest in
all matters If civic. improvement. Our
citizens are well aware OF the fact
that Logan's growth has been more or
through our local politics. Men who
work together must work unitedly in
order to accomplish the greatest good.
The business men of our city have
expressed their displeasure at our
political follies, and | believe are ex-
tIemely tired of the condition that has
prevailed for some time past"
The committee of ten ncharge of
the Citizens movement are men in
whom the citizens have confidence. As
to state politics they are equally di
yided. When they informed ME that
they had unanimously agreed without
any opposition whatever, upon we to
head the ticket and further when
was informed that a very large mum.
Der of the business men of our city
representalng all banks and almost
every line of business and profession,
men without respect to party affili-
alton. men representing over mil
lion dollars of property, had signed
request which was presented TO me
asking me to accept the nomination,
could not well turn IL down. look
ed upon this as very great compli-
ment and after due consideration con
cluded to accept the place at the head
of the ticket. If ! am elected mayor
of this city it shall be my pleasure to
do my duty as | see IT, expect to be
fair to the people, the city and the
press, and | hope that both the city
and the press will be fair to me-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
WAS JUG HANDLED
Continued from Page u

head and gesuculating with both
hands and arms, and with feet in
first position. He objected to being
held down to three minutes, said he
had a right to talk as long as he
wanted to, and that three minutes
was not long enough for any demo.
rat to air his views" The three min
ute rule prevailed Notwithstanding
the ranting OF Mr.. Blair.
Joseph f, Carbon then gave a tech.
nical, aud professional dissertation on
the new law, and named Hon. VIII.
liam Edwards, the man hitherto de.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03

But speaking about the rain, Pau
line, wasn't is glorious soaker
Nearly everyone we met was water
logged and made bee line for a
shoe emporium for rubbers.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03

The Lord deliver us from the fiend
who is so impecunious that he can't
afford to buy few extra fiddle
strings, and because of his innate mig
gardliness, is continually murmuring
sharps and flats on the one G string
which remains on his viol.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03
PUT PRESIDENT IN AN
AWKWARD POSITION
Political Friends Of Mr.. Taft Say
Things Executive Does Not In.
dorse.-Three Recent Cases -
Young, Kenyon and Fisher are the
Offenders.

Washington, Sept 3O--Some Of
President Tafts friends and political
supporters would like TO send sup.
ply of gags or muzzles to the presl.
dental train that is now touring the
country, to be applied to men who
ttr- sF. !. .rsr a.. sle.assl
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03

The first fellow that bowls about
rain after this will have his face
ploughed up and seeded to stink.weed
If he visits our sanctum.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03

Did b. f. Cummings fail to send
us this weeks issue of the Trenton
Times through an oversight, or was
it done on purpose.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-10-03

Entered as Second Glass Matter at
Logan, Utah, under act of March
Ord, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
PROTEST AGAINST
 USE OF EAST PARK
Adjacent Citizens Think It Should Not Be Used As An Ath-
 letic Field

A petition has been filed with the park commission to dsallow the Athletic club to make a race track and athletic ground of East park. The petition is sngned by practically all the property owners and residents of that community and will be acted upon at the next meeting of the park commission. It was first sent to the City Commission and by that body referred to the park commission for ac- ton.
 The petition sets out that large circle filled with cutting cinders. baseball ground and other unattractive features are maintained in the park under the guise of play ground. The park was converted into such use several years ago when George B. Ward was mayor of Birmingham. The citizens in the neigh borhood say that the athletic feature Is displeasing to them as it almost to- tally restricts the use of the ground to men and that ladies and children in ure from the park. It was suggested that men clad In athletic garments are not especially attractive in a neighborhood as a permanent proposition.
 The park has been inspected by the park commissioners and the athletic dedi- cation may be said to have met with dis approval. It is said to be the intention of the park commissioners to require the East End park to be used for the same purpose as all other parks in BiE- mingham-recreation and the enjoyment of shrubbery and flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
TRAIN GETS STUCK
 IN LEEDS TUNNEL
St minole Limited Delayed Three Hours By Peculiar Accidents
 Yesterday

The passenge on the Seminole linn ited of the Central of Georgia had a most disagreeable experience yester- day, and while no one was injured several of them were much inconve- nienced.
 As the train was speeding near Leeds one of the eccentric rods broke just as the train was on a straight track. It did no damage beyond plough ing through the crossties until the en' zine was brought to standstill.
 The eccentric was disconnected anc the engine run on one side in the eff fort to make connections at Birming ham. When the train got in the long tunnel near Leeds the other side broke down, leaving the engine and train 1T the tunnel and powerless to move.
 Another engine was hurriedly sent to the scene and to bear out the ole adaye that misfortunes never come singly, the second engine got stuck 1T the tunnel, adding to the misery oi the passengers.
 It was nearly an hour before the train was taken from the tunnel, ano the weary passengers arrived in Bir' mingham about three hours late
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
Letters to the Editor
A Warming Voice I.x of m, o A ern- II nra Id .

To the Editor of The Age-Herald;
 In compliance with the invitation of the administration issued to the people and press of America, asking expressions or oninion upon the international treaties which now are before the Senate await ing signatures. there comes voice down the avenue of time, warning voice, to which it might be well to hearken. Lis ten!
 "Tn looking forward to the moment when is intended to terminate the career of my political life''-thus speaks George Washington as prelude to his immortal farewell address" delivered September 1T 17ee. and never did father on his death he'd express more love or solicitude for his children than does Washington in that famous valedctory. With an eye to the future of his country based upon the remembrance of it's past; with an expression which none of our men of to- day has, and a deep knowledge of in ternational relations acquired through that experience, he tells his countrymen to avoid alliances with other countries. Here are his words-"Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all" He does not say, ''With England, with France. with Japan" 10, he says with "all'' na- tions.
 'In the execution of such plan," he continues, nothing is moro essential than that permanent, inveterate antiquities against particular nations and passionate e., oth cbn ha cluded.
 "A passionate attachment of one nation for another produces variety of evils; and he proceeds to enumerate them. lt gives" he says, Ito ambitious, corrupted and deluded citizens (who devote them- selves to the favorte nation) facility to betray or sacrifice the interests of their own country without odium. sometimes even with popularity gliding with the ap- pearances of a virtuous sense of obliga- tion. a commendable defiance for public opinion or laudable zeal for public good the base or folish compliances of ambi- ton, corruption, or infatuation.' Who can read these words and fail to see their ap- plication to recent events in London?
 As avenues to foreign influence in in- numerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly en- frightened and Independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions. to prac- tice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion. to influence or awe pub lie councils . The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
EARLY BIRDS WILL
 BE GIVEN BONUS
Fair Association Adopts New Plan to Get Ex-.
 hits in Place

The executive committee of the Ala bama State Fair association held busi- ness meeting yesterday in the rooms of the Business Mems League They took up and approved the plans submitted by the heads of the several departments of the fair and transacted much other bus mess. Chairman John L.. Parker pre- sided; there were present: Coiman Blach, A H. Ford, R. A. Brown, Jack Adams, J. H. Holcomb, c. w. Ufford, B. B. Bur ton and Bert Jacobs.
 The comimttee has adopted a new plan to induce the exhibitors to get their exhibits installed in time, by offering bo- nuses to those who have their exhibits properly installed and completed, 4s hours before the fair opens, provided the ex- hibit is deemed creditable. These bonuses will be given regardless whether the ex- hibit is awarded premium or not. This is done to have every department complete before the fair opens and from the ready responses of the intending ex- hibitors, the association believes the fair will be complete in every detail by the tlllt lnc SatSS dlc tnloWI OptH O1 L0e initial day.
 The committee has received a communi- ccation from the secretary of the Escam- bia Fair association, speaking most op- timistcally of the Escambia fair, and one from S. c. Burson, president of the Boosters club of Brewton These gentle
 men offer their hearty cooperation In
 making the Alabama State fair suc- cess. The principal exhibits of this fair which will be held in the near future.
 will be brought to Birmingham as soon as it closes.
 The committee Is much gratified at the prospects thus far and believes the ap- preaching fair will far surpass that of any previous year.
 The association is planning a clean up movement, in which the citizens of Birmingham will be asked to clean up
 the city beautifully and paint the build ings, and decorate the town for the great occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
NEW HOSPITAL ID
 BE NEAR COREY
Trustees of the Holy Inno- cents Institution Held
 Meeting Yesterday

The trustees of the Holy Innocents Hos pital association met yesterday in the of- flee of pr. J. E. Dedman in the Empire building to select site for the hospital for the treatment of children that will be built by the association in the near fu- ture.
 It is understood a beautiful site near Corey was selected, but the trustees are not quite ready to disclose the exact location.
 The movement to build hospital exclu- sively for the treatment of children's cis- cases was started few months ago, and plans were outlined. The movement found much favor in the eyes of the medical profession, who recognized the urgent need in this great district with it's thou- sands of children for such an institution.
 The association was formed by prom inent members of the Episcopal church and while the hospital will be a church in stitution, 1t will be open to all classes. The trustees are Rev. Raimundo DeOvies, Rev. Carl Henckell and pr. J. E. Dedman. At the meeting yesterday Rev. w. N. Claybrook of St. Marys church, who Is much interested in the movement, Jas present
 It was decided to have a special day dur ing the progress of the Alabama state fair to raise funds and to give people from the different parts of the state an oppnr- tunity to contribute to the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
JIM'S DOMESTIC TROUBLES

urate a system of breaking up house. keeping that if put in general effect. would start up every furniture factory In the country on double time, Sunday included.
 To the inquiry and protest of his as- tonished wife, as he demolished a $2O davenport on which at least $3 had been paid-he stopped long enough to say that he had read the kyards'' and that The had found her out"
 De ace of clubs tor of dat black nig- ger at the meeting the udder night" said Jim, as he threw four-bit lamp against the wall. De ten of diamonds dat yal- Ter nlgger with the gold tooth. the duece of spades, that dude nigger barber, the seben of hearts dat cousin O your'n from Selma" and he emphasized each remark with the demolization of a piece of fur niture or a lick at his wife.
 "Dem kyards don't never lie, an l not only tell de past. but what's gwin ter happen"
 Just then word came down the line that the cops were coming and Jbn va moosed, leaving his household looking like a scrap yard and his wife like a knocked out prize fighter.
 Such was the story told to Judge Doug las in the police court Monday morning by Jims wife. He is still running
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
LIVINGSTON MAN HERE
He Believes Each County Should Set
 tie Its Liquor Question

J. B. Ennis of Livingston was in Bir- mingham yesterday. the guest of Phifer Smith The visitor is widely known in the state, being a graduate of the uni versity and prominent business man of his home city.
 q am as a general proposition a pro- hibitionists," said MT. Ennis yesterday. But there cannot be any real effective prohibition in cities like Birmingham, ac- eording to my opinion. In rural districts where the unit to public opinion serves to enforce the law rather than police powers, the prohibition laws can and are being enforced. They are exceptionally good for such rural sections. But in the cities there is no chance for it to be ef- fective. Local option then is the only logical proposition. and for that reason am inclined to believe that the larger cities will vote for the establishment of regulated place of sale to supersede those where no restrictions are possible, host of which am told, you have here in fair Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
ENSLEY CITIZENS
 URGE GEO. BYRUM
Think He Should Have TomlinsOn's Place On the Board of
 Education

A delegation of Ensley citizens yester- day presented the name of George By rum of Ensley as suited to succeed the late Col. John w. Tomlinson as a mem Der of the city Board of Education No action was taken upon the nomination.
 The commissioners by request met R. H. Chadwick, M. H. Mcdowell and oth- CTS in the office of President Culpepper Exum yesterday at noon. The visitors pointed out that Ensley desired repre- sentation on the Board of Education and that MT. Byrum was qualified in every way to fill the position.
 The successor to the late Colonel Tom linson will be made at an early date it is believed. Judge Lane said yesterday that the commissioners had made no de- cision but that one would perhaps be made soon. Commissioner James Weath- erly said the position was one of great importance and that the commission would be very cautious in filling the off, fee.
 In addition to Mir Byrum, who is a hardware merchant at Ensley and for mer alderman, the names of pr. w. B. Rountree of Wylam, Former Mayor Nem- rod w. Scott and others have been sug- gested. Dr. Rountree Is widely known and MT. Scott served as president of the Ensley board of education, carrying for ward some very important work.
 From the city no name has been sug- gested except that of J. D. Moore. The Board of Education will be consulted about the proposition, 1t is believed, be- fore any action is taken by the com missioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
HOW WOULD HARMON
 AND UNDERWOOD DO?
Veil Thinks This is Ticket Which Should Be Named to Op-
 pose Taft
. The Ape-Herald

To the Editor of The Age Herald The newspapers as well as the indi-
 vidUals are already writing and comment
 ing on the next presidential election. So
 you will no doubt allow me little space In your paper, which I read daily to ex- press my views and sentiments President Taft will undoubtedly be re- nominated by the republican party for a second term and the republicans will like ly nominate a good running mate for Vice President, so that the ticket will get the support of the republican voters. If I had the power to nominate the dem ocratic standard bearers I would nomi- nate Judson Hadmon of Ohio for Presi- dent and oscar Underwood of Alabama for Vice President, for the following req sons:
 In the first place. the south is entitled to
 the vice presidency at least this time and Underwood is the most available man for that position
 Judson Harmon is a conservative dem ocrat who Would be supported by all dem
 ocrats, especially the business men, in the doubtful northern states who voted for Grover Cleveland in 1892 and who have refused to support the democratic ticket ever since William J. Bryan has been the leader of the party Now comes the rub. The independent republicans as we'll as the independent democrats decide all presidential elections, especially in the doubtful northern states. Who will they support? The tariff will be the issue There Is no question about that in my mind When Grover Cleveland ran in | 1892 the tariff was the issue and the inde- pendents voted for Grover Cleveland and defeated Harrison in the same way that
 Taft beat Bryan.
 do not think that an insurgent nor & reformer, as you may call them, would have A look in in the next fight. The money power and the business men would prefer to vote for a conservative, and
 whether right or wrong and whatever the
 people may think about it, they usually get there.
 There Is another reason and the main
 reason Should Taft and Harmon be
 nominated by their respective parties. the
 election next year would not disturb busi-
 ness one particle. Business men would
 carry on their business as usual and
 would feel satisfied with either candidate.
 as both have the confidence and respect
 of the business world.
 50 if the indepedent voters want the
 tariff reduced. which they do. they will
 vote for Harmon and Underwood and
 elect them; at any rate they have an ex-
 cellent chance-while an insurgent or re
 former would not be in the game on either
 the republican or democratic side for
 reasons already explained. l am, yours
 truly, MARCUS WE'LL
 Birmingham, August T. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08

nection as possible So far as we have be fulfilled with petfect good faith. Here let us stop"
 And as a reason for this wise and salu- tary advice Washington procedes to say: Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none or very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our con- cerns. Hence, therefore. it would be most unwise in us to duplicate ourselves by artificial ties in the visionary vics- situdes of her politics or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friend ships or enmities. It Is our true policy to steer clear of permanent al- dances with any power in the world. Taking care always to keep our selves by suitable establishments on respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies"
 | I presume that George Washington could not be spoken of in his day as a "hy- | phenated'' Americans and yet for giving expression to identically the same senti- ments on the Anglo o-Franco-American peace arbtratio nquestlon a meeting com | posed of patriotic citizens of Irish and | German descent was designated by a oOotilcheI as gang or hyphenated sore
 heads" The hyphenated Irish-American
 and German-American will be the defend
 CT and champion of this country when | the hyphenated Anglo-Saxon will be as
 scarce as the buffalo and bison
 As truly enlightened and independent
 patriots to quote the words of Washing
 ton, the hyphenated Irish and Germans protest against this international Tine | up into which our adopted country is being drawn as into a maelstrom The
 nation that plays with fire. like the child,
 will get It's fingers burnt.
 F. I. MONKS RirrninOhor, 1,,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
AT THE HOTELS

James Spencer of Tuscaloosa is stopping at the Hilman.
 ". p. Acker of Anniston Is registered at the Hillman.
 S. E. Grienstedt of Dothan is in the city at the Hillman.
 L. A. Dawson of Maben is stopping at the Florence.
 R. w. Murray of Tulsa. Okla, is reg Istered at the Florence.
 Ed Murphy of Montgomery is in the rity at the Florence.
 Louis Moore of Boston is stopping at the Birmingham.
 George s. Pecot of Columbus is regis tered at the Birmingham.
 R. s. Hodges of Tuscalosa is in the city at the Birmingham.
 The Atlanta baseball team is stopping at the Morris.
 J. M. Belcher of Roanoke is registered at the Morris.
 H. T. Gill of New Decatur is in the city at the Morris.
 E. K. Little of Gadsden is stopping al .the Metropolitan.
 A. P. Stone of Mobile Is registered al the Metropolitan.
 John J. Flowers of Montgomery is 1T the city at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-08
OFFER SITES FOR
 PARK AT ENSLEY
McWilliams Springs Pointed Out to Commissioners As Very De-
 sirable Place

Fifteen acres, including two springs comparing favorably with the popular Avondale gushers, and known as McWil- Hams Springs, will perhaps be offered as desirable park for the city to acquire for the people of Ensley.
 The property Is visited now by large number of citizens for park pleasures and great deal of satisfaction is derived from the cold water which gushes from an impressive mountain side. It is rather hilly, 1t is said, but those who are mak- ing things lively at Ensley for a park believe that the site will prove to be to the liking of the city officials.
 M H. Mcdowell, who is making an ac- tive fight for the park which has been promised by the commission, said yes terday that several sites would be off, fered for inspection. He named locali- ties which he said would be desirable but
 none of them are so eminently fitted, 1t is said, from a water standpoint as Me- Williams Springs. The springs on the property are similar to those at Avon-
 dale. One gushes from the hillside, while the other bubbles from underground a
 few yards away. It is said wading or
 swimming pool could be placed in the park easily, and that the place could | be made very attractive.
 This park and others will be offered to the city commission just as
 soon as that body indicates that they are ready to take up the purchase of a park at Ensley. This will be soon. it Is be- | leyed because all three of the commits sioners are very friendly to that com- | munity and desire that such friendship be
 shown by granting Ensley one large de- sirable park