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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

Pittsburg, Sept. 4.--Late reports
from the Panhandle district Of West
Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio,
where the food wrought havoc, now
brings the death toll up to 43 dead
end four persons unaccounted for.
The record now 10: Six dead in
Holidays Cove, w. Va; 10 III Col
liers' w. Va; in Burgettstown, Pa. I;
8 In Cherry Valley, Pa; In Avella.
Pa. in New Philadelphia. O., and l
Mt Woodlawn, Pa. John Dempstei,
his wife and two children of Shutz.
town. Pa. are missing, and II Is be.
lieved they were swept away by the
rushing waters when their home was
picked up and carried several hun.
dred yards.
Many of the bodies have been re-
covered and vigorous search is be.
ing carried on by relief parties for
the bodies Of those not yet located
Belated returns from isolated com
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

tion in anticipation of the visit of the
Duke and Duchess of Connaught. The
vicc-regal party will arrive here early
tomorrow afternoon and will be wei.
coined by large party of provincial
and municipal officials and commit
tee of citizens. During his stay here
the Governor General will attend the
Stampede carnival. review the mount
ed police and receive the visiting In
dian chiefs. The journey westward
will be resumed early Saturday morn.
ing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
woMEN NOT DISCOURAGED
Say Fight For Suffrage viii Be
Renewed at Once.

Columbus. O., Sept. AT the Wo-
mans Suffrage league headquarters In
the Chamber of Commerce building
the feeling was one as OF relapse after
a hard and exhausting campaign. The
first reports received at the ,headquar-
terr chst quite damper on the spirits
that had. up until that time, been ratb.
er Duoyant.
Mrs. Miriam King, chairman Of the
county committee. said: "It Is hard
to think Of losing fight that we have
worked on so hard. And we will not
do It until we have to. We received
20 much assurance ftom the labor or.
ganizations and Socialist party that
We have all felt confident. believe
that II we lose 1t will be because men
WHO should have voted for woman suf-
frage did not turn out at the polls. The
labor organizations and Socialist party
have not supported us as they should.
II simply means that we will have to
begin the fight all over again and the
new effort will begin at once"
The feeling that the woman suffrage
amendment had been lost was some.
what reconciled. however, by the fact
that the early reports indicated the
passage OF the initiative and referen
dun, plank. II was the general senti-
ment that if woman suffrage could not
be gained, the |. and r. amendment.
was the most desired 1T will mean
that we will be able to get woman
suffrage before the people much soon.
er than we would II the amendmen.
we,e voted down." said Miss ZinH
Gardner, one Of the workers at the
pes. "Of course that is what we
want TO do. We Will simply keep try
Ing until we get 1t. 1t is bound to
come
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
SUICIDE PACT
IS FATAL

Canton, o.. Sept. 4. - William 10
hanniug, Is, died at hospital from
the effects Of poison which he Is said
to have swallowed at the home OF
Hilda Hutrick, 16, in suicide pact
with Curtis Darrow, II. II is said
Darrow took a bottle containing a
small amount Of whisky from his
pocket, poured acid into II and raised
It to his lips. The girl knocked the
bottle from his hand, and Johanning
grabbed the Lottle and drank the con-
tents. Darrow was badly burned
about the mouth and 10 being held
by police here pending an investiga'
tion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
WATER KEPT COLD

II you are in the habit of taking a
pitcher of cold water to your room on
retiring, try this, says the Louisville
Herald. Procure a square pasteboard
box with lid), sufficiently large to hold
your pitcher, and give 1t two or three
coats OF varnish on the outside, allow
ing each coat to dry thoroughly. Place
our pitcher of water in this box on
retiring, putting the lid on tightly, and
ou are cure of having cold drinking
water any hour of the night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
BLACK
Handlers

Tarrytown. N. Y, Sept. At be-
came known that John d. Rockefeller
fears an attack from the Black Hand
Of New York city and that is why
he employed Burns detectives to
guard his estate. The hold-up OF
nine of his employees two weeks ago
by four New York bandits convinced
him that Detective Burns was needed
to cope with the trouble, and two Of
the bandits were arrested in New
York by sheriff Doyle. but the other
two are still at large.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION

Dundee, Sept. 4-The annual meet.
ing of the British Association, which
Is the most important event of the
year in connection with scientific re.
search in the United Kingdom. began
its sessions today In Kinnaird Hall in
this city. Professor Il. A. Schafer
the eminent Edinburg psychologist
called the gathering together and de
livered his presidential address The
address was on the subject of the 0ri
gin OF life and was probably the most
remarkable that has beeen delivered
before the association since that con
taining the announcement OF the dis
covery of argon at the Oxford meet
ing nearly twenty years ago.
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new PARTY
V|C7ORS

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 4-Pro9res-
sives made clean sweep in southern
California, their plurality in the pri-
maries amounting to landslide. It
Ia probable Congressman W. l.. Steph-
ems in the Tenth district, Progress
sive. has defeated w. II. Holabird. tho
Taft candidate for congress, by the
largest plurality polled by any Pro
gressive. The legislature will be al.
most solidly Roosevelt and Johnson.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
Democrats Make Gains And WIseaCreS who Believe Old
Saying That As Vermont Goes So Goes The unioD,
Predict Republican Defeat In National CampaIqn...
Legislature VIII Be Republican, Which Insures
Election Of Allen NJ Fletcher

ger, Progressive. 1O,li6: Smith, Pro
hibition. l.102: Suitor, Socialist, 337.
Party lines have never been closely
drawn since the bolt in 1902, when
p. w. Clement Of Rutland split the
Republican party In tain by his advo-
cacy Of local option.
The Progressive vote and the aug
mented vote for the Democratic ticket
indicate the breaking up Of the Re
publican party In Vermont. The only
thing that saves larger slump II the
personal popularity Of the candidates
for minor state Offices and their recos.
nized efficiency.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

There 10 more catarrh IN this section az
ne country than all other diseases put
was supposed to be incurabic. For a ercat
many years doctors pronounced Il local
disease and prescribed local remedies. and
hy constantly falling to cure with local
nee has proven Catarrh to be consti-
lutonal dIsense. and therefore requires.
Tonstitutionnl treatment. Halls Catarrip
20, Toledo. Ohio. IL the only Consfitsi-
!fonai cure on the market. II In taken In
ternalIy In doses from 10 drops to tea
md mucous surfaces Of the system. They
pner one hundred dollars for any case ik
!ails 70 cure. Send for circulars and tes-
Address. ,. ,. CHENEY . co., Toledo. a,
Sold BY Druggists, nc.
Tsts Hs,i's Panty PiIis for soassipasiou.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
A vast amount Of i'll health is due to

A vast amount Of Ill health is due to
impaired digestion. When the
stomach fails to perform its functions
properly the whole system becomes
deranged. A few doses of Chamber
laln's Tablets is all you need. They
win strengthen your digestion, invig.
crate your liver, and regulate your
bowels, entirely doing away With that
miserable feeling due to faulty indi
gestion. Try it. Many others have
been permanently c,l.ei- why "
You? For saie ~ III lea'e.s.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
AND NOW MAGEE JUMPS
into REGULAR HARNESS

Philadelphia, Sept. 4.-Wiiliam A.
Magee. mayor Of Pittsburg, has de-
cided to become regular in the
Taft political battle array. following
an interview which he had with Sen.
Btor Penrose. They hail the acquisi-
lion of Mayo Magee with great g!ee
rs the Pittsburg mayor Is looked
upon as hc ding the balance Of powe.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
OKLAHOMA CoNFED.
ERATE VETERANS

Ada, Okla, Sept. 4-Hundreds of
Confederate veterans from all over
the state are here in attendance up
on a three-day session, beginning to-
day, of the annual convention of the
Oklahoma division of the United Con-
fedcrate veterans. The city is gayly
decorated in honor of the war vet
Grams. Tomorrow will occur the
grand parade and also the principal
social events OF the reunion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
MRS. HUBBARD PLEASED
Antl.euffraoist Explains Result q
Vote on Suffrage.

Columbus. o., Sept. 4.-Mrs. Her
mon Hubbard. president Of the Ohio
Association Opposed to Woman's Suf-
frase, gave out the following: "1'he
results Of the ballot4ng are. of course.
very gratifying to our organisation.
y attribute the result to two factors:
First, and most important, the sane.
conservative judgment OF the majority
Of the men of Ohio, who always have
been better friends to women than
have women themselves; and second
and In a much less degree, to the evi.
dence we lave been able to offer Of
the falsity and vanity Of many OF the
claims made by the suffragets.
II can not repress word of SYM
pathy for the women who worked so
diligently f.r . cause which am sure
many Of them believed to Be right.
trust that mature reflection In the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

IN Pennsylvania and, AZ his followers
vote, 30 goes the state.
During the last state convention
Magee threw his strength to the
Roosevelt F1!nn-Van valkenburg fac.
ton, and with his assistance allowed
Finn TO organize the convention and
10 get temporary control OF the Re
publican state machinery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

One CT the most common ailments
that hard working people are afiiict-
ed with is lame back. Apply Cham
berlain's Liniment twice day and
massage the parts thoroughly at each
application and you will get quick re.
lief For sale by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
Cox is Pleased.

Dayton, o., Sept. At looks to
be all over but the shouting" said
James NJ. Cox, the Democratic guber-
material nominee. "The country pre-
cirets Of Montgomery county are
showing Just as big plurality for
the amendments as the Dayton pre-
cincts. 1t looks to me as If every
thing, with the possible exception OF
woman suffrage, will carry. I'm i'm.
measely pleased with the returns"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
FLOWS
At POLLS

New Orleans, La, Sept. 4.-Blood
was shed at the municipal election.
Adolph Bonee and Paul Rivarde. cleo
ton commissioners for the good gov.
ernment and regular factions, were
taken to a hospital in dying condi.
lion as a result Of fight. H. J. Pet
tinghill, employed by the city sewer.
age and water board, fired the shots.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
AVIATORS
ARRIVE

New York. Sept. l.--Among the ar.
rivals on the steamship Lorraine
were aviators jules Vedrines, Mau-
rice Provost and Andre Frey. who
will represent the Aero Club OF
France In the Gordon Bennett inter
national cup race to be flown in Chi.
eago next Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
Iona Courtships.

In no country In the world are court
ships so abnormally long as In B0-
hemia. where engagements commonly
last from fifteen to twenty years. In
fact. there recently died there, at the
age Of ninety-nine. an old man who had
been courting for seventy.flve years
and who was married ON his deathbed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
Laaniapps.

II is the custom In New Orleans for
Nhopkeepers to present their customers
with gratuity In the shape Of a hand
full Of confectionery or other trifing
delicacy. This is termed "lagniappe"
ilan-yap,. you've forgotten the lag
niappe." one often hears boy or girl
ray to shOpkeepers when buying family
supplies.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

The largest bell In the world Ia the
great bell Of Moscow. cast In 1888. 1t
being twenty .one feet high. twenty -One
feet iu diameter and weighing 432 900
pounds.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06

Il was cuced Y. :..:rrhOea by one
dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and piarrhoea Remedy" writes M. E..
Gebhardt, Oriole. Pa. There Is moth
ing better. For sale by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
How Cincinnati Voted.

Cincinnati, O., Sept. 4.-Reports
from $50 precincts gave a total as
follows: Initiative and referendum.
a.25l for, 5.0S7 against; woman suf.
frage, 3,645 for, 1906 against; home
rule, 10,4S2 for 4,507 against; liquor
license. SPAS for 4,465 against.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
Vote in Summit County,

Akron, O.. Sept. 4.--Results in Sum-
init county: No. 6, I. and r., 2,i3f
yes, 459 no. License, 1.653 yes. 5ll
no. No. 90. suffrage 1888 yes, l,517
no. No. 26. primary elections. 2..29
yes, 3-2 no. No. 20, road bonds, 1858
yes. 525 no. No. 49, municipal bond
tax. 1.929 yes. S3S no. No. 40, home
rule, 2,539 yes, 343 no.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
MAKE almost
A Clean sweep
All But One Proposal Adopted By
Ohio Voters

quiet that will succeed this election
will show them that our association
Is one Of the best friends they have.
"Our organization will not discon-
tnue its work as long as there Is an
active suffrage party in the state"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
MANY PEOPLE YET MISSING
IN FLOOD CATASTROPHE

munities all bring additional news OF
deaths from drowning or other storm
causes. Many miners, foreigners, are
also missing, and It is feared that
the majority of them have perished.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
LEAV|TT WEDS
SECRETLY

Bellefontaine, o., Sept. Nv. II.
Leavitt, the divorced husband of Miss
Ruth Brpan, daughter of William Jeu-
nings Bryan, was secretly married to
Miss Gertrude II. Leeper, daughter Of
the Rev. Edward Leepe of Ft. Wayne.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
CALGARY IN GALA ATTIRE

Calgary. Alta, Sept. All the pub.
lie buildings and many private resi-
dences In Calgary have received the
finishing touches Of profuse decora-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
L. B. HOUCK

ATTORNEY At LAW
Ofhco Rogers building, No. Ill South
Main street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Rooms
and 3, second floor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
SITUATION STILL MISTY
CANAL STORY DENIED

upon a misrepresentation. II not mis-
understanding Of the facts. of which
the British government is perfectly
well aware.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
Luther A. stream VIM. ?. RImss
STREAM & RIMER

Farms and city prt perty bought, sold
and exchanged. T-operties rented ano
rents collected. Fire insurance . spe
cialty. Representing IA old reliable.
stock companies. Accident insurance
live stock insurance. Plate glass iD-
surance, automobile insurance, in fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds Of all kinds. Gail
and see ~. Room 1 Sipe bldg, South
Nain Ut. Cit phone No. 4l7 Black:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-06
ATTORNEY AT. LAW

ATTORNEY AT LAW
FRANK o. LEVERM0
All business Of legal nature given
prompt attention and especially To
practice in the Probate Court. once
No. 9 East High street, Mt. Vernon. u
New Phone, ONCE 104.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-12
0oueRNMENr REPORT AND PRl.
I. vArE ApvlcEs POINT TO
LARGE YIELDS.
,DuYikG Is LIMITED
ON FAIR OFFERINGS
Fair Volume Of Trade in Corn HsiPed
BY Stronger cables-Cash Houses
Flour, Prominently in Trade in Oats
Pit-VIaorous Selling Causes Reae-
ton in Provisions.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Prospects for
large yields evidenced by the govern
mont crop report, supplemented by pri-
waite reports of a similar nature, had
. bearish effect today on the price OF
wheat. Buying was limited on fair Of
ifertngs. December started at 917s to
D3k, a shade higher to 7s@A lower,
and sank to 91N. steadying at 81 Is
Cash demand to fill waiting boats
Induced an advance Of u for Septem-
Der, which fell off slightly before the
close The close was steady, with De-
cember Il @ ~ higher at 92A.
Corn.
There was a fair volume Of trade in
corn helped by stronger cables. a
Nprom1nent grain firm took an active
par$ In buying. December opened 4
lower to shade higher, at 54ss to 81 Is
@14%, and steadied at 541s a 54ss.
Hedging sales checked September
after an advance Of 1t cents. Cash
Nemand was good. The close was
steady, with September 7@1 cent
higher at es1A @SeH and December Is
OK higher at 54A @54s.
Oats
Demand from cash houses was evil
Dent In the oats pit. December opened
4 shade to nov higher, at 32A to
S2h. and fell off to 32A.
Provisions.
Provisions advanced at the start on
q strong demand but fell of under Wig
sorous selling. First transactions
ranged from 21a cents lower to IN
cents higher, with October delivery
$500 for pork. s10.771a for lard, and
,S1O.65 for ribs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-12
or;nn.ll and Vicinity.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Aug. 12.-Mrs. J. e. Van
Evera went to Davenport on Saturday
afternoon to be present 1t the funeral
Of her nephew, Carl Van Evera, Of
whose sudden deGth in runaway &C.
cident she had Just been informed by
telegraph that morning.
Rev. L. ID. Weyand occupied his usual
place in the pulpit OF the Baptist
church yesterday morning after q
couple Of weeks Of his vacation spent
in Chicago, largely in research work In
the library. He goes today to join his
wife and baby daughter in western Ne
braska, where they will visit in other
places in that state for a couple o.
weeks more before settling down at
home again.
President George H. Hamlin Is again
at his post in the Merchants National
Bank here after some weeks Of vaca-
ton spent in Yellowstone park and IN
the mountains of Colorado.
The sad news Of the death Of his sis
ter, Mrs. Hadley, at Canon City, Colo (,
was brought late last week to Mr.. J. A.
Stone, and he went there to be present
at the funeral.
telephone office at Cedar Rapids to take
the place of bookkeeper and collector
in the office of the Interior Telephone
Company Of this city, the former occu-
pant Of that position, Miss Cora Wat
son, having resigned to assist her par
ents in conducting hotel In Iowa City.
Miss Marie Bump has returned from
a term of work IN the summer school
Yc{, NJ rhtNa
and goes for, the next school year to
take the position Of supervisor OF music
in the schools Of Bows. lowe.
The lower floor Of the Colonial opera
house was well flied on Saturday even
ing by listeners to Rev. Charles Tai
mage, who treated the issues OF the
day from progressive standpoint. The
speech is characterized by strong but
discriminating progressive as one more
Of fiowery oratcry than Of well-f1tted
sequence OF statement or breadth OF
logic. It received frequent and hearty
applause.
Mrs c. b. Wilson. who moved from
Fort Dodge last srring TO the Bran!e
apartment. has closed her home for
month, during which she will visit at
Sioux City and her daughter. Miss Ella
Nav. visits for time at their former
home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Walker will take
a vacation Of a week or more In Cedar
Rapids.
Mrs. L. NJ. Stage and Mrs. Leila
Stagg Hannay in the country. nearby
are having the pleasure Of two weeks
visit from Miss Samson, whose home
is in Chicago.
Mr.. and MISE shadbolt are enter.
tanning for a week or more Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Graham and their daugh-
ter. Mis-. Gladys, whose home Is in New
Jersey +.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-12

Chicago Hay Market.
Chicago. Aug. 12-Receipts of hay.
so4 tons: shipments. "a tons.
Choice timothy hay-$21.00@22.oo.
No. / NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000.
No. timothy and No. l mixed
$4,000 1900.
$10.0O614.O0.
No. clover and no grade-so.VoW
Kansas and Oklahoma prairie, cnolce
-$145o@ 1900. 80. ~
Kansas and oklahoma prairie. NO
1-S1300@ 400. ~,
Kansas and Oklahoma prairie NO.
2-s1100@12.0O. o
No. and lower grades-$7 80 9.oo'
iowa. Minnesota, Nebraska ana Ia
kota. No. 1-s11.0o112.o0.
Iowa. Minnesota, Nebraska aho Ia.
kota. No. 2-$900@11.00
Illinois. Indiana and Wisconsin ieeu-
ing ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
packing hay-$6.50@7.50
Arkansas and Texas prairie. choice
s11o0@12.00. ~. -,
$10.00@11.00. ,ouar
grades-$7O0@s.00
Rye straw-$9.50@1 1000.
Dat straw-$7.o 0@750.
Wheat straw-$6.5O@7.00
Thrashed timothy hay-$4.00@ lo.oo'
Alfalfa, choice-$1S.00@1S.60
Alfalfa, No. 1-S17.oo@ 1850.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-12
differ from the ordinary pocket gopher

differ from the ordinary pocket gopher
In any other way.
Mrs. Flora Whitnail returned Sat-
urday to her home at Lake BLUFFS, Ill.
She was accompanied by MrA Jennie
Harmon and daughter Hazel.
MIR. and Mrs. John Konkin and
daughter and Mrs. Joseph Wheeler. Of
Eagle Grove, are enjoying visit with
old friends and relatives here. They
came by auto.
Mrs. George Yokom and children, OF
Marshalltown. are visiting relatives
here. .,sr :.
Miss Stella Morrison, of Salina, KAN.
is guest at the home Of her grand
parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. .1..A. Morrison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-12
STUART DESERTS PARTY
Prominent low. Democrat Notifies
proars..ivss That Hs Will Support
Roo..v,,t-says Dryan Ought to
Follow,

Ho0oOvOsS-oAyS 'S
Follow.
Des Moines. Aug. 12.-Jeffersonian
democracy played no part in the nom'-
nation Of Woodrow Wilson a. demo-
cratic candidate for president and IN
the forming Of the party platform. ac-
cording to F. Q. Stuart. Of Charlton.
prominent Iowa democrat For TINS
reason Mr.. Stuart has turned from
the democratic party and has cast his
lot with the progressive party. 1t, ne
says, embodies the principles for which
he stands.
Mr.. Stuart has issued q statement
concerning his position. It takes UP
the Baltimore convention In detail. MI.
Stuart says that he 10 afraid OF the
democracy Of Wilson. He does not like
the politics that was played In nam
ing the New Jersey governor.
Following Ia Mr.. Stuart's statement
In part:
Il am progressive from the ground
up, and always have been, but l
haven't much faith In progressive
democracy OF progressive republican
ism. They are both too much like pro-
sressive euchre to auit me. ! shall
take my lprogressivism straight here
after in party founded on Thomas
Jefferson and Abe Lincolnism pure ana
simple. It il not q question OF making
q new party. The new party IL here.
and has been for some time. 1t has
not been q question OF creation; 1t has
only been q question OF organization,
and that 10 now accomplished. and IN
a manner to command the admiration
and confidence Of AL, true progressives.
Bryan and LaFollette ought to be in
this new party. They properly belong
in it. But they do not read rightly
the signs Of the times or the temper OF
the people. They Will continue in the
doctoring business. Each knows that
his party 10 awfully sick. but each
fatuously believes he can effect cure
They have been trying 1t without suc-
cess for fifteen or sixteen years, and
ought to know better by this time. La
Toilette IL killing his patient. but
doesn't know It: and Bryan's patient ID
secretly taking reactionsry prescrip-
tions constantly. but he doesn't know
it. II LaF'olletts keeps on he will find
himself alone with . corpse In about
four years; and u Bryan keeps on he
will fnd the majority against him
four years from nov greater even thar
1t was 1t Baltlmoes."
Mr.. stuart g one time was editor Of
the Dss Moinso Ieader. He has beer
actively Identified with democratic
notifies for years.On Aug.d. he resigned
the vice presidency Of q Bryan league
and also the EiGhth district vice plesi.