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The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

self Catch the point? So deyiHsh important when you have to lift an idea, don't you know.
 Rather fancy your chaps the same one know of drawled, "an oldish duifer-white muttonchops beety sort Of faee-sunhurn line and baldish- all that sort of thing"
 Well, by-y-y Gaorge,"-he slapped his hand down-'I should say that was real idea, And you say You know this crazy fool?'
 Crazy He's not erazy,s I ex claimed Indignantly, thinking of her pajamas. And he's no more fool than I ann"
 He fell back with grunt. "oh. well. know-but-"
 He coughed By love, he seemed disappointed. somehow;
 l proceeded calmly: Real truth is. the beggar's notorious criminal, known to the police as Foxy Grand pa-Pretends all sorts of things about people don't you know"
 My dear LightRut"-he was star ing at ne. mouth distended-"why- how the devil do you know this?"
 inhaled deliberately. "Awfully simple, don't you know l responded quietly; and let him wait till had blown six rings Fact is, I'm the one sent him to jail,''
 @You'"-his laugh was frankly amused. incredulous.
 oh, yes -carelessly-'found the fellow thieying in my rooms the other night and called in pohce-oh. they recognized him in a minute"
 He looked fo0red Well, what do yoa think of that?" he murmured slow. ly Then his face flushed and he sat erect. +Aud SO that's all the crazier the rltdan that's the kind Of smart Alex that's been trying 10 get gay with me-with me! He started up, snortng like war-horse-"Huh, Well, tive can play at that game, and his eyes tWinkled wrathfully-"TH show him who's got the best hand, I'll just
 Tho rest trailed of in a mutter He had dropped beside the telephone again his cigar crushed firmly in the corner of his mouth, his gray mus tache bristing aggressively. I tried to trace the family resemblance to Frances. but dashed if could see a single point. And while was think ing of this. he got his number.
 Yes. yes. heard. T do want to speak to him personally-this Is Judge Billings "a moment and then: Morning. Commissioner-thts Is Bili- ings. Fine thank you, Oh, no No bad effects at all-takes more than that to throw a seasoned old diner like my What say?"-a cackling chuckle-"yes. knew the dinner would loosen him up, Had his promise before we left the table; Soakem heard him-so did Benedict. Yes-oh, yes: he's got it-had 1t with me. you know. in case, No-o-o, of course not. not a single line or scrap,'-a lower drop of tone-"just in a plain. blank enYelope-best way always. you know
 Yes. that gives us a safe mar gin in the senate now, not even count. ing upon what they do in commit tee-and Soakemn take care Of that end Yes. he went back to Albany this morning-he says the bills safely deader'n Hector now
 Er. by the way. Commission er."-the judge cleared his throat and his voice sobered Little favor want to ask-hm. I'm being greatly an
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Genius and Its Tribuiations

Genius. says the Washington Post. lis the most curious psycholog, ieal phenomenon with which the mind of man has ever grappled." And the great trouble is that the mind of man never can be sure even while the grappling Is going on that geniu. 1, really being grappled with.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
instinctlve.

So you took your wife to the base ball game?"
 Yes. replied MT. Meekton.
 Did she enjoy it?"
 "OnIy part of it. She thought they wasted a great deal of time running around the lot. but she thought the ar. guments with the umpire were quite interesting Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
kInd Man.

\ local philanthropist ordered fan for himself, nice electric buzzer He also took the key out of the door SO that some of the air could go through the keyhole into the adjoin. ing room, where there are eight per spring clerks
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

kindest. sweetest way, And 1 wanted to tell her how good she was and how much loved her. don't you know, but just then, behind the pavilion, came the gardener He was talking to one Of his assistants about slugs-dash slugs,
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

Even the man who Is his ovn worst enemy is always ready to for give himself
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
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UnmanaeeabIe. She-Can you manage d typewriter, He-No. l married one.

Red Cross Ball Blue makes the lauDdre, happy, makes clothes winter than snow All good gfocers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
TROY DECLINES rAyoRs.

Once in Q while In true mans life
there happen incidents which reveal
to him the respect with which he Is
held by his c0nferees. Such an incl
dent happened not long ago in meet
ing Of the Democrats in Seattle when
the name Of Mr.. p. M. Troy of Olym-
pia was presented as the man who was
desired to run as attorney general and
was greeted with universal acclaim.
One would have to look far and
comb the byways clean to find q more
loyal Democrat than Mr.. Troy, one
more interested in the success of his
party or more eager to help In that
success. But he chose to work in the
general campaign rather than in the
ranks Of the candidates, and by his
decision not to flle for the attorney
generalship the state lost the oppor-
tunity of obtaining the services Of an
excellent lawyer. Yet what the state
loses the Democratic party will gain
and in the end the state will reap the
benefit. for in the forefront of those
engaged in presenting the principles
and the arguments of the Democratic
party to the voters Of Thurston county
and the state will be found q quiet,
unassuming man-Mr. Troy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
TO PREVENT CAR SHORTAGE

On account of the exceptionally large
grain crop throughout the Northwest
this year and the naturally heavy
shipments of coal, lumber and other
commodities during the fall and early
winter, and in order that the railway
companies may promptly handle the
fall business, 1t is very important that
shippers of all classes of goods should
cooperate with the railway companies
In handling this traffic so as to avoid
delay. The railway companies are ar
ranging to provide all the equipment
necessary to handle shipments within
q reasonable period If the business is
not punched" on them. The s0-called
car shortage Is seldom really an actual
shortage of cars. 1t Is almost invari-
ably caused by concentrating, at one
time. shipments of products which can
easily be extended over q wider period
Delays in loading and unloading cars
and q shortage of storage facilities
for coal, lumber, grain, ETC., at interior
towns also help to longest business
and prevent the prompt release Of
loaded cars and their further and con-
tfnued use.
II the people and the shippers of the
Northwest will endeavor to place their
orders for coal and other commercial
products early in the season, and ar
range proper storage facilities for coal.
lumber, grain, ETC., a great deal of this
delay, particularly during the winter
time, will be avoided. The people Of
the Northwest can facilitate this by
placing their orders, for example, for
coal and similar commodities, with the
local dealers early in the season and
having same delivered to them. In
this way they will assist the shippers
and, necessarily, the transportation
companies, in so arranging the move
ment Of business that there will be no
congestion.
The efforts on the part of all to as
sist in this undertaking will result in
greatly improving the state of affairs,
and 1t Is hoped that those who read
this statement will act according to
these suggestions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23

proper officer in case the nomination
is declined the county central commit
tee can fill the vacancy.
II may be readily understood that in
many instances the Democrats named
no candidate Tor some county office
because OF the fact that the incumbent,
a Republican, candidate for reelection,
has made good on the job. However,
since the time for filing declarations
closed, conditions have changed and
the Bull Moose are planning TO put up
i candidate who might defeat the man
in whom the Democrats had conf
dence.
In view of this fact the only wise
and proper course for the Democrats
to pursue is 10 fill out a complete tick
ct, selecting men in whom they have
the utmost confidence whose honesty
and integrity are unquestloned and
who by special training or experience
are exceptionally qualified to perform
the duties of the particular office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
:<sFsssekEs<ssesesE<essse
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

aberdeen Herald, Democrat)

tAbtrdCen Herald, DclnCcfdt)
Necessity and policy both Influenced
the Democratic candidate 10 make
relatively brief reply TO formal an
Enuucement OF his recent nomination
al Baltimore. He had no record as
president to explain or to justify as
had Mr.. Taft; he had no need of an
elaborate explanation for being can
didate as in the case of Mr.. RooSe-
Welt Moreover he is a canny Scottish
American, enough of a man of letters
to know the worth of brevity in detin-
ing a creed and astute enough to know
that program making for him is now
not so important a task, tactlcally con
sidered. as inspiring confidence in him
self as a person competent to deal
with fundamental issues of govern
ment in accord with ethical principle.
Consequently his speech is not so
much one of specific recommendations
relative to future partisan or national
action as il is calm discussion of
social conditions and reviewing of
the motives and ideals to which the
American democracy must remain con-
stant-in his opinion. He finds too
much selfishneSs, special legislation,
denial of equal rights. separation of
the people into warning groups and
granting of privilege, to make it pos
sible for democracy TO survive. There
must be restoration of emphasis on
the principle of each for all and all
for each" Methods of ascertaining and
registering popular verdicts as to po-
litical measures and officials who shall
execute them must be devised which
cannot be controlled by the few.
The days of partisan make believe"
are over. The time for constructive
craftsmanship has come, with stress
of urgency such as has not been
known since the days of national
birth. The need of the hour is to set
up the rule of right and justice af
fecting all the interests of great in
dustrious expanding nation, and to
take the advice not of a few but of
the many. A great reimbursement must
come to pass by action of the whole
people"
Not the least significant feature of
Governor Wilson's utterance is its re-
fusal to assume the tone of censorship
of persons, and his announcement that
his campaign will not be one of attack
on individuals characters or careers,
personal or official A student of the
evolution of American parties and ma
tional policies having been called to
lead historic party-and mayhap the
national time of reconstruction of
government methods wishes the pro-
cess to be dignified, rational and con-
science-cOntrolled.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
RIJI MOOSE-&ND CONSISTENCY.

There is no question in the mind of
the honest voter as TO the course the
Bull Moose party should follow; 1t is
only in the mind of the Office-seeker
who thinks he can win few more
votes by playing both ends TO the mid
die that the installation of a third
party ticket in county as well as state
and nation is questioned.
The one way is sincere. open and
straightforward, the other sneaking,
deceitful. hypocritical. In the one the
progressives would ask the support of
the voters for the men who are known
to be with them and not with the Re
publicans; in the other the factor of
the ignorance of large number OF
the voters as to the factiOnal inclina-
tions of the candidates is relied upon
to pull them through.
1t so happens in Thurston county
that it is the old-line Republican Office
holders who have Topped to the Bull
Moose fold and some candidates who
think they stand better show of be-
ing elected by straddling the fence,
who are opposing the establishment OF
a third party ticket in the county-it
is not the rank and file. The reason is
too obvious; it would seem ridiculous
that these few would be able to hood
wink their political brethren into per-
forming a deceitful political trick.
There is only one right course, only
one consistent course that can be fol
lowed by those who are crying against
the Taft administration. They have
started a third party in the nation,
they are starting a third party in the
state, they must start third party in
the county to be entitled even to the
consideration of the honest, independ-
ent voter. To do otherwise would be
to play a crooked political game, to
hide behind the skirts of the party
they are denouncing so strongly in or
der to garner crumbs from the public
crib
viii the Bull Moosers be consistent?
One cannot tell the answer until one
learns definitely whether or not they
are political shysters.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
CLUB BOOSTING FOR coMMoR
spokane Democrats Working for Law.
yer as COngressman-at-Larg

E. O. Conner, of Spokane, is a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for congressman-at-large. A Conner
campaign club. composed of leading
Democrats of Spokane, has been or
ganized and is actively booming his
candidacy. Mr.. Conner has resided
in Spokane for 16 years, and is an
able and successful lawyer, prominent
and active in public affairs, and one
OF the best known and popular men
In Eastern Washington.
He was assistant corporation coun-
sci, later corporation counsel, and the
author of the municipal code of Spo-l
Kane. He is president of the Spokane
public library board. Mr.. Conner has
not sought Office, but has always been
prominent in Democratic politics. He
Is splendid speaker and good cam
paigner.
Mr.. Conner was the attorney who
successfully carried on the fight in the
courts of this state for the eight-hour
law. and other litigation for organ
lied labor. Mr.. Connor in his private
and public life is man of energy and
action-a man who does things.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
FIRST AND SECOND CHOICE.


In the primary elections on Septem
Der 10 Democrats and those other good
citizens who desire this year TO align
themselves with the Democratic party
will do well to bear in mind these few
pointers:
Where it is necessary to vote for
both first and second choice, be
sure to see that your second choice
is cast for the man on the ticket
you consider next in ability, fit
ness and qualifications to him for
whom you give your first choice.
Do not fail to vote for precinct
committeeman, so that there may
be a complete, properly constitut-
ed and efficient organization to
handle the campaign.
Be sure to call especially for a
non-partisan judicial ballot, so
that you may have opportunity to
vote for superior court judges.
Prior to the primaries, consult
with your friends and if there are
any vacancies on the Democratic
ticket, write in in the blank you
will find in the ballot the name of
the Democrat you and your friends
know has the ability and qualifi-
cations to perform the duties of
the position.
To amplify these suggestions. II
has been the custom of the Republic
cans where first and second choice
votes are required to throw the second
choice vote to 1.-The yellow dog" Tn.
70 nm FOL for. ho nonnIo Of tho cf of
of Washington the second choice votes
sometimes determine the election
Democrats should profit by the mis-
takes of the Republicans and in vot
ing their second choice should cast
that other ballot for the man other
than their favorite in whom they have
most confidence and who in their opin,
ion possesses the proper qualifications
to perform the duties of the specific
position.
If this suggestion be generally fol
lowed and, as is possible, the second
choice should determine the election
the Democratic voters and the people
of the state generally would have none
Of the regrets that have attended Re
publican successes in past campaigns
The selection of precinct committee
men Is one that should have the intel
ligent and thoughtful consideration oil
every voter. The precinct committee
men are the outposts of the fighting
force which maintains the campaign
organization. From their number are
selected the county committeeman and
from the latter the state committee
men. The old fable about 1.-The source
may well be borne in mind.
AS to the judicial ballot. In many
of the counties and districts this bal
lot will not concern the Democratic
voter. It is a flattering fact that ev
cry Democratic judge who is a candi
date for reelection, whether on the SUI
preme or superior court bench, is as.
sured of success because no one has
filed against him. But in other dis
tricts or counties where they did not
have clean Democratic judges there
are multitude of candidates. Under
the law these go on a separate ballot
and the voter who desires to vote for
judge, and every Democrat should this
year see to 1t that he votes for every
office on the ticket. must call for q
separate non-partisan judiciary ballot
This is in addition tot he Democrat
ic ballot, which you call for in the pri
mary Offices.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
wARBURroN AND DRuRY.

After jumping from one fence to the
other and all over the lot between,
Congressman Warburton has finally
announced tentatively that he would
seek reelection as q Bull Mooser Two
years ago he got away with a neat
political game and he tried it this time
but apparently gave it up as hopeless.
In Pierce county he was progressive
of the progressives; in the Harbor
country he was more stand-pat than
Orville Billings ever pretended to be.
In Congress he has been out Of the
running and his district has suffered
accordingly, one instance of this being
the absence of any federal building in
Olympia on site selected some
months since. II by any freak Of fate
he should happen to be sent back to the
next Congress he will be still more
out Of the running, for the Democrats
will have greater majority in the
next Congress, in both upper and
lower houses, than they have had in
this.
Consequently the Second district
will want to be represented by Dem
ocrat during the coming term, II the
Second district wants to be on the
congressional map. Elsewhere in this
issue is given short sketch and q
picture of the man whom the STAND
ARD believes is particularly well fitted
for that position-Charles Drury OF
Tacoma.
Many things might be said in sup
port of Mr.. Drury's candidacy, but at
this time the STANDARD calls your at
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
Admire WilSnn'S Creed.
Seattle Times. Republican,

Seattle Times, Republican,
The governor does not believe In
marking time" No more does any
thoughtful American. However, there
is such thing as turning out fine
product by taking the proper length
of time for thought, where crude and
ill-cOnceived work would result from
hasty action.
This. then. is the soul of his phil
osophy He would have our common
country progress-but progress GER
tainly, with justice to all and injustice
to none. He would have its finished
work of an enduring character. He
would have it build not only for today,
but for generation to come.
Not to attempt too much"-nor too
little. To gauge the task by the abil-
ity Of the populace, in order that it
shall de well and efficiently served by
the instruments it shall create. A
simple creed-but sufficient one!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
FILL UP THE TICKET.

Democrats in every county and pre-
cinct in this state should see to 1t
that a Democratic nominee is named
for every place on the ticket. Where
declarations of candidacy have not
been filed prior to the primaries, the
law provides that the voter may write
in on blank left for That purpose the
name of q candidate.
These written-in names must be
counted by the canvassing board. The
man who receives the highest vote be-
comes the party nominee and his name
will go on the ballot under the party
designation for the November election
provided he pays the filing fee to the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
COSMOPOLITAN FOR WILSON.

Mistakes will happen and one in the
STANDARDS exchange column last week
was called to our attention promptly
by the editor of the Cosmopolitan of
Cosmopolis. It SO happens that the
Cosmopolitan was credited as being a
Republican paper when instead it is
ardently supporting Woodrow Wilson
and Thomas R. Marshall and is one of
the big factors to whom credit will be
ascribed when the count of the No
vember elections finds its county in
the Democratic column.
We regret the mistake-we are glad
to correct it. The Cosmopolitan is one
of the cleanest and brightest of the pa
pers on the STANDARDS large exchange
list and is welcomed each week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
Wilson Free From BOSSES.

1t will be for once a credit to the
American people to be able to say that
a scholar and student OF affairs, in
stead of a politician. occupies the
presidents chair Woodrow Wilson is
not man boosted into prominence by
political tricksters seeking to make a
place for themselves in order to per-
petuate the machine. He was placed
before the people because they de-
manded leader that stood for rights
for all the people and not for any fac
ton dominated by the bosses.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
Indifference Kills Republicans.
(Ellensburg Dawn, Democratic.)

(Ellensburg Dawn, Democratic.)
The Republican party is going down
unon the same rock that has wrecked
all the political parties of the past,
viz the rock OF Indifference TO the will
OF the people. 1t forgot that 1t was
the servant OF the people and under
took To dictate terms to its constitu-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
Farm for l'aulhamsf HIS.

(VancouVer Columbian. Republican,
If Pauihamus is as good at reading
the writing on the wall as his friends
claim he is he viii stick to the farm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
DulI Moose to EAdle Soon.

Vancouver Independent Chronicle, Re
publcan)
Nearly every daily paper one picks
up reports that some former leader in
the Roosevelt movement has with
drawn his support. That One-man ma
chine will soon fade from the public
mind.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
No Chance for Roosevelt.

China Chronicle, Republican,
Theodore Roosevelt is now a candi-
date for president on third party
ticket Mr.. Roosevelts main object is
to cause the political downfall of Pres
ident Taft. In that he will almost
surely succeed. because Roosevelt has
enough following in the Republican
party to split it wide open. At ore
time he may have hoped for Demo
cratic support, but he surely under
stands that no self-respecting Demo
crat will vote for him rather than for
Wilson this year. Roosevelt's aim is
to defeat Taft, and he has the power
to do it. But what he does not see Is
that he will complete his own political
downfall in wrecking Taft's fortunes.
No Democrat has any reason to be
ashamed of Wilson and the Democrats
will see that there are few deliections
into the ranks of the Bull Moose.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-08-23
Parasite. In Hull Moose.

(Tacoma New Herald. Republican,
Without doubt the most contempt
ible of the elements which go 10 make
up the new third party is the one COM
posed of the parasites who have for
years been fattening at the political
trough as wards of the Republican
party. 1t is pleasing to note, however.
that there are only few Of them in
Pierce county.