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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
DOCTRINES CONTRARY To THE FUNDA-
MENTAL PRINCIPLES OF OUR GOVERNMENT

(n address before Young Mems Democratic League of St. Louis Oct l6 1917
Some Democrats want to put the initiative and referendum plank into the
National platform of the Democratic party. l think tat would Dc un"se
The initiative and referendum as a local issue is sometimes successful But
when you attempt to apply it to the United States you destroy the entire fabric
of the Constitution. We are not a true democracy. This is a representative
eovernmenti"MFrom Knoxville Journal and Tribune, Oct a. 1911.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
The ConS0rv3-
tive South

Not many days ago, it was suggested
in an editorial in this paper that the peo-
pie of that section of the Union that
tried a half a century ago to break up
the Union of the States, might possibly
turn Out to be the home of a conser-
vatism thai would stand as a barrier
against a cnange in our scheme OF gov
eminent that would destroy the fabric
of the Constitution adopted by u wise
forefathers, and ratified by the States
that had fought for and achieved indie
pendence and freedom.
AS evidence that such a thing may be
among the, possibilities a paragraph is
here quoted from a speech made by
Hon. Oscar w. Underwood, of Ala
bama, to the Young Mems Democratic
League of St. Louis:
"Some Democrats want to put
the initiative and referendum
plank into the national platform
of the Democratic party. |
think that would be unwise.
The initiative and referendum
as a local issue is sometimes
successful. But when you at
tempt to apply it to the United
States you destroy the entire
fabric of the Constitution. We
are not a true democracy. This
is a representative Govern
ment."
As the reader knows, Mr.. Underwood
is the Chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee of the House of Representa-
tives at Washington. But for the fact
that he is a native and a lifelong resi-
dent of the South he would stand a fine
chance to be made the Democratic can
didate for President next year: Candor
compels the statement that he is as well
qualified for the performance of the du-
ties of the great Office as any one in
his party who has been mentioned II
that connection, and it is not doubted
that if elected he would make a safe
President.-KnoxUiNe Journal AND Irtb,
une, October "a, 1911.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
Obseruations

NEWS Of today is forgotten tomorrow; a publicity fight for a need
ID reform never dies.
o
PASADENA man kills himself after quarreiing with his wife for
IT years. Bet he wa trying all the time to get in the last word.
IN PARIS they give prominent lei a year in prison for making n
prnnt Out OF the seduction OF 10year old girls. II We had that sort, we
would probably give them is months. anyhow.
GIRLS who read Of the fate Of the Chicago maid who a shot be-
cause she wouldn't eIope, have a new. perfectly good reason TO g1ve an
lots to Gretna Greer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
A Lame Duck Instead of a Mon
win E. Humphrey Of Seat

VIII E. Humphrey of Seattle for federal judge
Ia this district- fine prospect
An office boy for whatever big INTEREST," wanted
him. q follower Of Gar Cannon a. long ~ Cannon
was king, an advocate Of ship subsidies who has re-
ceived pay for legal service from the shipping Trust
do you remember the picture of that check The Star
printed . year or 80 ago?), q toady Of great men, who
held his place by patronage and Pap-thats Hum
phrey. ..
Why can't the Northwest have = real judge
nan cIose to the people one in touch with the
progressive spirit of today?
Why should the appointment have to 60 to the
"superssrviceahle little brother of the rich?
Haven't We any REAL MEN in the Northwest?
Or do Taft and his corporation friends want a
lame duck instead Of 4 MAN on the bench?
The art Of domestic happiness consists in the two con-
tracing parties treating each other with the same average
amount Of consideration they do the casual caller IN their
gatea~
Three thousand dollars = year isn't much to pay an expert
city specialist; il - quite a lot to pay a SIS a week office boy:
Giving q man Z salary doesn't make him worth Il; which small
faet cities are only beginning to discover.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

MIX half ouncs fluid extract
Duchu. half ounce Murns compound.
STA ounces good pure gin; SHAKE bot
tie we'll zach timr and tahe IN doses
OF ons 20 two feaapoonfuls after
gisi will mix or supply these inKre.
dents. This mixture Will quickly
relieve bsoksahp. rheunsfic pains
frequent and highly oolofed urfna.
tion. These symptoms OF kidn"y
trouble must bavs prompt attention
to avoid BriEht's disease or disbotes
-Adyt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
pleousrEp oLo COLUMBUS

Columbus deftiy stood the egg on
end. then waited for the applause.
That's all right enough " said the
audience. but show us how 10 buy
a rally fresh egg"
Frowning xrimly. Columbus re-
placed the sxg In HIS coat pocket
and sailed for America Life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
upL,rr sruFF

DO your wishing with your hands
as well a. with your heart
jealousy IL the tribute the smatl
pay the great.
Many people keep their anger
Ia bottles.
When your friends are = trial 10
you. you have no appeal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
FOOLISH QUESTION

Whats The name OF that plumber
l had Last week."
"'Biii.' 1 reckon. Atlanta Con
stitutlon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

Tho Desk serscant--How did tho
policeman come 20 get your
The nurglar~~Caso OF ~oscrconfi
dence. didn't think there was a
copper on the fofce that suffered
from insomnia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
A DILEMMA

Hokus-why don't you try 10 GOT
q job
Pokas-Empioycrs prefer to hire
married men.
Hoknx-Thez Why dont you got
married.
pokus-A girl won't marry q fei.
low uniess he has a iob.-Sew York
Tribune.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

Tho sphynx.
Pigs IN Clover.
Bwana Tuubo.
The Pyramids,
II Mars inhshitedf
Fob CHAMBER evidently was Cav
aiieri's Rusticann-
George Perkins says tio.eoo-a-
year men are scarce. n there that
much money In the worldf
Great Britain manufactured
i 400 900 bicycles in 1911. Enough
TO do that job OF Wheeling. West
virginia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
Qua EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE

Now you know You're all wrong
about that"
"oh. yea: II you nay 40. reckon
I'm all wrong all rfght.--chicago
Tribune.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

He-The groom always looks
like a fool during the ceremony.
She-iAow about the bridey
He-oh. the bride. being q wo-
man. In able 70 observation-disclosures
Transcript
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

See here. fsaatnx.~ said tho nos
arrival At the hotel. do you mean
20 tell me that tails eEg Ia frexh7-
"Hit vas when hit was laid. subj
replied the waiter.
"And when was that. prnyf" do
handed the guest
~Ah dunno. hoex." replied Rastus
Die yerc In NAH first scaso az dis
ycrc hotel. sub Hsrprr's Weekly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

did you make up the HIST Of
the 20 greatest women that the ID,
itor asked you TO prupsreF"
Not on your life, but i've told
NJ least a hundred ~ that thcy
we're sure OF a place on it"--cieys-
land Plain Dealer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
Triumph Of the City Farmer

In 1905. 1906 and the first half OF 1907 there was a land
boom that transformed $50 square miles OF farming territory
within IS miles OF New York City Hall into town or suburban
lots. Miles and miles Of streets and sidewalks were put in
and water was piped all over the territory.
Then came the panic and the collapse Of the land boom
The lots went begging. Many OF the spectators went broke.
But something else happened, Thousands Of idle or half
idle families turned to the soil. They began to buy or lease
the new suburban lots. to plant and to cultivate them They
had water in pipes and so they INDUCED in the novel luxury
flor the East) of irrigation. They prospercd. for they fed not
only themselves but contributed to the feeding OF New York
city's congesfed millions.
These city farmers" who "came to scott. remained 10
pray" They found farming and poultry-raising on little
pieces Of land near the great city a frccr. better and higher
paid JOB" than working in stores or factories.
This year these gardeners and poultry-raiscrs produced
$18OOOOO0 worth Of stuff right under the nose Of Father
Knickerbocker, a gain Of 70 per cent over last years product
Yes. and had jobs working for themselves from which nobody
What a triumph
Why should this thing not be duplicated in the ncighbor-
hood Of every great city IN the iands Why should ii not be
deliberately planned, Why don't we open the land to the
people and give them a chance to enjoy finer. cleaner, surei
lives?
Why should we evcriastingiy encourage capital" and
leave labor TO suffer or find its own way in the dark
If the average business house had az much trouble firing in
competent, dishonest or lazy employees a. the people have get
ting rid Of the same sort Of officials, everybody would 60 bach
70 the farm and hoe corn
There are 4 lot of fool. weak chinned near-husbands hang
ing around, with = loose lip and fishy eye, endeavoring to at
hiate with m affinity, but II they get caught at Il the affinity
was q vampire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

4 Affection 10 the broadcast
! basic. ef good In IIss--oseees !
4 Eliot
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
BULBS

Imported from Holland. Tulips,
Hyacinths. Daffodlls. NarcissL
crocusos. Giadloli. etc. al Hail
Price. Only firat-ciass bulbs and
the biggest sizes. Plenty OF
time 10 plant bulbs. but the
earlier tho better. Tel. Ind.
Green 1866. 4o0s Ninth Az. NJ.
e.. or Savoy Florists, Savoy
Hotel. or Flower Store. West
lake Market. All our custom
crn get free tickets 10 "class
A" Theatre.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

A new electric fistiron IL made
Of glass 70 II may bc turned ON
end and used n . lamp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
EVERY MAN His OWN SKIER.
LOCK

on "Wednesday evening 60 chick
ems we're stolen from Perry Cotter'
man. Who lives north Of the city.
His nsighbor. George Newell. also
suffered th. loss OF = large number
Tho attendance Mt the chicken
supper given by tho msn OF the
United Presbyterian church on
Thursday evening was very good.
Wayne County to). Democrat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

Il think said the eminent Euro
pean diplomat. that we will declare
a tariff war"
-Huf think Of our population"
Il am thinking of our people and
aiming for their peace Of mind Our
censored press can always sxure
them that the var II q success. and
they'll never 30 able 10 understand
enough about the tariff TO know the
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Who's that man who just Kicked
tho chair over and threw \ pack of
eards into the fir~plsoeY" inquired
one waiter.
oh replied the other. he's the
gentleman who sries 10 rest hik
nerves By playing solitaire,
Washington star.
"she holds peculiar views Of mat.
rimony."
That sof" q
Yes. abe says that even n bsr
husband shouldn't make q fortune
In five years. she expects To- stick
10 him until death "-Detroit Fres
Press. ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
posT

Now s~uppoaing you were a girl
and realizing its leap year, you
proposed and tho young man smiled
on your snit--wouldn't you be sor'
~ you hadn't worn your pink chif'
fon instead OF that shabby brown
serge7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

There are In India 20 towns with
a population exceeding 100000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

win 20 a long way toward offset
ting The unfavorablc criticism OF
the Ions delay Of tho beef packers
trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

II IL called the family circle be
cnnse the little ones u around
therc7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

There are = lot of fool, weak chinned nearhusbands hang
ing around. with : loose lip and fishy eye, endeavoring to at
f1iate with m affinity, but If they get caught at II the affinit,
was q vampire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

II the average business house had a. much trouble firing in
competent, dishonest or lazy employees a. the people have get
ting rid Of the same sort Of officials, everybody would 60 bach
70 the farm and hoe corn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12
3NOTHlNGS EllOUShM
>M0Sf


GAYS:
"As soon ~
IN postal say.
ln's bank opens
In lpeeIcysport.
ciate ~Fridemush
promises ter dig
up that Mason
fruit jar full o.
nIokeIs he bur.
led In ~ or
chard an let his
wife have u ter
put Jam in."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

Tho charge Ia 10 often made that
our courts are diiatory. IL In n
pleasure 10 see the machinery oi
the law operate 70 smoothly and
speedily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

Az South Bend. Ind. Jacob Lus'
kat was cold and helped himself 70
70 cents worth Of coal on tns
Grand Trunk railroad tracks lie
was tried. convicted and promptly
sent 10 jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-12

First Boarder-iEow does this
chicken compare with that 10 the
boarding house you just Icft1
Second Boarder--it's mock and
neck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-04-23
MEMS CLUB, UNIVERSALIST
CHURCH.

On Friday evening last the Mems
club of the Universalist church met
in monthly session. About seventy
five men sat down to supper, pre-
pared by the ladies Of the church, at
$50 o'clock. At the conclusion a
brief business session was held, G. G.
Yawkey president of the club presid-
ing. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and the president
appointed the various committees for
the ensuing year
The speaker of the evening was
Prof. w. A. Scott, of the University
of Wisconsin, who took for his sub
ject Currency and the Promotion of
a Sound Banking System" He told
of The early history of the currency
pre- blem and banking in this country,
and pointed out their weak points and
how inadequate they had been for the
colntry's safety and welfare. He
went extensively into our present
currency and banking systems and
compared them with those of the old
world. He showed from his view
point why this country could not
prevent panics: why it was possible
for Wall street to control our present
system; he pointed out the perpetual
menace which confront us by the ty-
ing up of hundreds of millions of dol
lars in the banks of the country as
reserves, how the laws will not per-
nit them to be used under any cir
cumstances and how these reserves
were enormously added to whenever
a panic threatened the country and
which at once made the situation all
the more dangerous He favored, as
a vast improvement upon the present
system, the so-called Aldrich mo-
mentary system now being considered
by congress. He thought that finan-
cial panics could be averted but that
commercial depressions could not.
That it was not possible to prevent
the downfall of an institution or a
man who were destitute vi assets.
Mr.. Scott is very able and convinc-
ing speaker and his address was very
instructive. He was listened to, be-
sides the members Of the club, by
nearly all of the officers and directors
of the various banks of our city. A
rising vote Of thanks was given Mr..
Scott at the close of his address.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-04-23
MRS. RACHEL HUDSON.

Mrs. Rachel Hudson, for So years
resident of Madison, died this morn
ing monday, April Is, 1912 at $3.50
O'Clock, at her home, 221 North
Pinckney street. She was the widow
of John w. Hudson, who died II years
ago. She was 80 years old. Death
was caused by general decline due
to old age.
Mrs. Hudson was born at Sand
Lake, Rensselaer, county, n. Y, Dec.
%, 1881. She was married to Mr..
Hudson, July 4, 1853. and the follow
ing year they came to Madison, MAX
ing this their home ever since.
Prominent in number of organi-
cations, Mrs. Hudson was a charter
member of the Rebekah lodge,
member of the Woman's Relief corps,
and of the Eastern Star. She had
been member of the Baptist church
for over so years.
Four children survive her: Charles
H. Hudson and Mrs. Belle Hudson
Mahan of Madison; J. E. Hudson,
Gainesville, Fla; ard +. L. Hudson,
Wausau. She leaves seven grand
children.
The funeral viii be held Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock, from the
residence, 22l North Pinckney street,
the Rev. Vernon S. Phillips of the
Baptist church officiating. Madison
Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-04-23
THE NEW BASE BALL PARK.

Contractor f. Waidelich, who is
building the fence around the new
base ball grounds, is hustling the
work right along. Negotiations are
now under way for an additional strip
of land about Is or 20 feet wide on the
north end of the grounds, and it is
hoped that the deal may be closed
soon, so that the fence can be built
right along around this new addition.
Work on the grandstand is also being
pushed right along. This building
will set on concrete foundation and
will be built in the most approved
and up-to-date style. The grounds
have all been plowed, dragged, seeded
and rolled and are as level as floor
making an excellent field to play ball
on. The park is considerably larger
than the old park. When completed
the Wausau club will have the best
and roomiest base ball park of any
city in the state, and one that every
fan will feel proud over when he
takes his seat in the grandstand or on
the bleachers at the opening game,
May Is.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-04-23
MRS. JAMES SINGLE.
A Citizen Of Wausau For Over Sixty
Years, Passed Away on Thursday
Evening, April IS, 1912.

BY the death of Mrs. James Single
Wausau has lost one of its Oldest and
most beloved citizens; one who has
held high place in the hearts of its
people from the very commencement
OF our city. Mrs. Single had been in
declining health for quite number
OF years, consequent upon her adj
Vanced years, but for several months
She had been confined to her bed
good deal of tire time. The announce
ment of her demise Thursday even
Ing was not unexpected, nevertheless
1t brought deep sorrow to all and es-
pecially to those who had known her
Tor many years. When Wausau was
a village of only few hundred souls
Mrs. Single was here as a young lady,
and down through the years her
proyerbial kindness; her sweetness of
disposition; love for charitable work:
ability to make the best of every con-
dltion and direct the way to where
the sorrowing and afflicted could find
happiness and contentment, has made
her life most valuable one to the
community in the pioneer ard later
days of Wausau. You hear many
speak of the good old days of Wau-
sau," they were made SO by such ex-
cellent woman as Mrs. Single, and
were we to say the most extravagant
things concerning the good she has
done during her life among us she
would be deserving of them all.
Death came to relieve her of her suf-
ferings on Thursday evening, April
18th.
Mrs. Single was born in Newberry,
VT, Oct. 28th, 1884. She came to
Wisconsin and to Wausau in 1851.
Her maiden name was Lydia Nelson
Wheeler. She was united in mar
riage to James Single in 1852. Mr..
Single was one of Wausau's promi-
nent lumbermen and at that early
date mad commenced to lay the foun-
dations for the extensive business
which he finally built up. In his ex-
tensive operations, he needed horses
and cattle so he cleared up land and
made large farm in the town of
Maine, now known as the Gensman
farm, upon which is located the
states trial orchard. 1t is one of
the most picturesque places in our
county and only few miles from the
city, and here he and his family went
to reside in 1877, and remained until
his death in 1896. Mrs. Single then
sold the farm and came to Wausau,
building home on South Fifth street
where she had since resided, and
where she passed away. She is sur
yiSed by four children, Mrs. W. @.
Silverthorn, Mrs. James jolly and Ed
win H. Single of this city and Major
d. Single of Stockton, Cal.
The funeral ceremonies were held
from the home on Saturday afternoon
at four O'Clock, Rev. L. H. Grant, rec
tor OF st. Johns Episcopal church of
which deceased was a devoted mem
Der, officiating.
The pail bearers were mostly of the
relatives, viz: Geo. Sllverthorn, p.
Means, j. M. Lull, J. M. Kuebler,
Walter TrantO and John Mathie.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-04-23

One Of the most startling changes
ever seen in any man, according to w.
3. Holdsclaw, Clarendon, Texas, was
effected years ago in his brother. "He
had such dreadful cough" he writes,
"that all our family thought he was
going into consumption, but he began
to use DIR. Kings New Discovery, and
was completely cured by 10 bottles.
Now he is sound and well and weighs
21S pounds. For many years our family
has used this wonderful remedy for
Coughs and Colds with excellent re-
Suits It's quick, safe, reliable and
guaranteed. Price so cents and sl.O0.
Trial bottle free at w. w. Albers'.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-04-23
WAUSAU COUNTRY CLUB,
Annual Meeting Held at the Club
House Last Saturday Evening.

The Wausau Country Club held its
annual meeting on Saturday evening
at the Club house. There were a
large number of the clubs members
present and all very enthusiastic over
the outlook for the coming season.
Reports were read by the various
officers and the following officers and
directors chosen for the coming year:
President-L. A. Pradt.
Vice-Pres.- Alexander.
Secretary B. Rosenberg.
Treasurer. V. o. Van Vechten.
Directors-A. A. Babcock, Newman
Bells, f. E. Bump, NJ C. Ewing, j.
d. Ross, Walter Thorn and Perry
Wilson.
The following amendment to the
bylaws, recently adopted by the
board of directors, was read by the
secretary:
ANY female person, resident of
Wausau, having no male relative of
her household eligible to member
ship, may become limited member
of the club for year from May 1st
to Nov. 1st, on application approved
by the board of directors, on payment
Of $1,000"
The grounds are now in readiness
for golf players and many were play
ing on Saturday owing to the pleas
ant weather.
James Melville, professional golf
er, is now at the Club grounds daily
and will be there for the next five or
six weeks. He is completing work
on the grounds, also teaching those
who desire his services.
A chef for the season has not yet
been secured but several have their
applications under consideration, and
the matter will be settled in a few
days.
The committees appointed for the
coming year were as follows:
House-P. L. Goerling, Chm; G. B.
Bird, b. f. Wilson.
Grounds-L. A. Pradt, Chm; M. c.
Ewing, E. A. Gooding.
entertainments. V. o. Van Vech-
ten, Chm; Karl Mathie, Guy X.
Gooding, r. Lyon; ]. S. Alexander.
Tennis-L. r. Spencer, Chm; P. N.
Wilson, A. A. BabcocK.
Membership-M. B. Rosenberg,
Chm; f. E. Bump, w. HI. Thorn.
GULL. A. Pradt, Chm; Neuman
Bells, II. H. Manson; DR.. w A. Lad
wig, G. L. Goodwillie.
Ladies' Auxiliary-Mrs. NJ. B. Ros-
enberry, Mrs. L. A. Pradt, Mrs. NJ. G.
Ewing, Mrs. John E. Ross, Mrs. E. A.
Gooding. Chairman to be chosen by
the committee.