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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

term sentiment has been worked
here in Hamilton county for all
there is in it. 1t has been used to
defeat good men and elevate straw
men to official positions, but the day
has passed when blank can defeat
a capable, self-reliant candidate
upon no better pretext than that
the offices should be passed around
Gov. Hadley of Missouri, a Roose-
welt leader in the recent republican
national convention, is reported to
have admitted that an offer was
made to Roosevelt by Taft leaders
that would have resulted in the
nomination Of a progressive repub-
lican had Roosevelt acquiesced. Ac-
cording to this report Roosevelt was
assured that if he would withdraw
from the contest, the Roosevelt del
egates from Texas, Washington and
Arizona would be seated, thus assur-
ing the progressives represented by
Roosevelt, Cummins and LaFollette
a majority. Roosevelt declined the
offer, Gov. Hadley is credited with
saying. Suppose this is admitted to
be the truth, in what position does
it put Taft and Gov. Hadley. It is
an admission that the. delegates
from those states were stolen, or
would be stolen If Roosevelt con-
sented to withdraw. If such prop
osition was presented to Roosevelt
he did right in refusing it. Because
the men presenting it demonstrated
themselves as being ready to steal
whatever was necessary to accom-
plish the defeat Of the former presi-
dent. Moreover, Roosevelt could not
regard it as being made in good
faith. He knew such compact
would be disregarded and the only
result Of his withdrawal would be
the nomination of Taft by much
larger majority than the president
finally received. Forty-eight Of the
instructed Roosevelt delegates were
at heart strong Taft men-like the
postmaster of Chicago-as was fully
proven by their votes for Root for
chairman of the convention and
their support OF the work OF the
national committee in seating the
fraudulent delegates. Just the min
ute Roosevelt withdrew these forty
eight delegates would be at liberty
to go to Taft. That they would
have done so there can be no doubt.
They violated the spirit of their in
structions when they went against
the Roosevelt candidate for chair
man, thus demonstrating beyond
peradventure that their word was
worthless and no reliance was to be
placed upon promises they would
make. Therefore, taking no account
of the moral questions involved in
the promise to seat the Roosevelt
delegates, Roosevelt had reason to
believe the offer was made in bad
faith and was made only to trap
him into acquiescing in the results
of the convention.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Alton B. Parker is something OF
q diplomat, after all. When he was
lauding Bryan to the skies in the
democratic national convention he
succeeded admirably in concealing
from Bryan the big knife he had up
his sleeve, though the weapon was
in plain view Of Mr.. Parker's admir-
ers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
WOODROW WILSON.

WOODROW WILSON.
The democratic national conven-
.tion, in the Judgment of the Free
man Tribune, nominated the strong
est man among the candidates be-
fore it, from the viewpoint of vote
getter, when it selected Gov. Wilson
of New Jersey as it's standard bear
er, giving him a vote of $50 out of
total of 1,OsS.
Woodrow Wilson is a Virginian
by birth and Georgian by educa-
tion and early training. He was
born at Staunton, Va, in 1856, and
removed with his parents to Angus
ia, Ca, in 1858, where his boyhood
and early manhood were passed. His
father was Presbyterian preacher
and a man of pronounced views and
large abilities. The elder Mr.. Will
son was a strong defender of the
southern confederacy and took act
i've part as a minister in molding
public sentiment against the union.
Woodrow Wilson's name is Thorn
as woodrow Wilson, but for some
reason he has dropped the very or
binary cognomen OF Thomas and is
now widely known as Woodrow Will
son. He is or was an aristocrat and
was aligned with the standpat wing
Of democracy until he became a cam
didate for Office. After his election
to the Office Of governor OF New
Jersey, in 1910, Mr.. Wilson became
what is known as progressive DEM
ocrat and he carried out in good
faith, as far as he could, the re-
forms promised in the platform up
on which he was elected.
His residence was maintained in
the south until he was twenty-nine
years Of age, when he was married
at Savannah, Ga, to Miss Ellen
r htc
bride came north and soon after he
was elected president of Princeton
college, which position he held UNI
til his nomination for governor of
New Jersey. He was nominated by
the machine and was the machines
candidate and the machine hoped to
control him. But when he was in
stalled in Office he declared that he
owed allegiance only to the people
and the record made as Jerseys
chief executive during his short in
cumbency demonstrates, as far as he
has gone, that he is with and for
the people. He was swept into of
fee by the upheaval against the re-
publican party in 1910. when the
people OF the country were disgust
ed at the administration Of Taft, es-
pecially at the tariff legislation Of
the republican congress, dominated
by Cannon. Aldrich and the presi-
dent.
Mr.. Wilson's record as governor
has been short, far too short to test
the real strength and stamina of
the man, but fair-minded republi-
cans must admit that he has made
good up to this time and the fair
presumption is that he will make
good as president II given opportun-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

We are looking for information.
OF what earthly value are SO blamed
many nominating and seconding
speeches at national convention?
Cedar Rapids Gazette.
They are of about as much value
to the candidate as are the instruct
ed delegates who are at heart for
the other fellow and who vote to
seat the contesting delegates oppos-
ed to the candidate for whom they
are instructed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The true aim of education is to
develop a real love of beauty
Plato.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Republican state leaders are now
confronted with the momentuous
question: (which way is the cat
going to Jump"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Three county officers down in
Polk county were candidates for re-
nomination for third term. Each
was opposed by two other candidates
in the primary. None of the can
didates receiving 35 per cent of the
primary vote, the proposition was
sent up to the county convention,
where all of the third termers lost.
Under the circumstances the con-
vention could not very well offer an
expression in favor of Roosevelt
Sioux City Journal.
The Journals logic is not sound.
Third term candidates in Polk coun-
ty have been defeated and third
term candidates have been victor
ious. Each case must stand upon
merit. Here in Hamilton county
this year two third term candidates
won, but that is no reason why this
county should be either for or
against Roosevelt. The Freeman
Tribune favored Roosevelt next to
Cummins because it believed him
the best man to carry forward the
progressive ideas of the times.
Roosevelt's fearlessness and agrees
siveness appeals to the people. They
want him for president again and
the third term bugaboo-which is
but bugaboo of bugaboos
cuts no figure with anybody when
their choice happens to be the third
term aspirant. The anti-third
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The Mason City Times and the
Boone News Republican are the only
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09
cowARD1cE OF POLITICIANS.

Lincoln Journal: Politicians are
naturally a cowardly bunch. They
don't like to take chances. This
spirit of coy reserve will retard the
growth OF third party in the con-
test now pending. Party regularity
is and always has been the hope Of
the man who hungers for prefer
ment. He likes to say that he new
er bolted anything except his daily
bread. He had voted 'er straight"
for thirty years and feels that he is
entitled to recognition and reward.
He may feel like breaking away in
the present crisis, but he doesn't
dare.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The question now being most uni
versally discussed is: Did the
friends Of Taft steal the nomination
for him with or without his con-
sent? It is very difficult problem
to decide. but the affirmative side
seems to have by far the best Of the
argument.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

progressive republican papers in
Iowa that have "come out" fat-foot-
ed for Taft.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Senator LaFollette is out in bit
ter denunciation of Roosevelt, but
the senator lodges the main ques-
ton. Was Taft's nomination secur-
ed fairly and honorably, in the judg-
ment OF the Wisconsin leader, is
what the people would like to know.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Congressman Woods is as silent
upon the Taft nomination as he
was when the district was trying to
extract information from him re-
garding his attitude upon the presi-
Dental situation prior to the an
nounced candidacy Of Senator Cum
minis.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

z AS an Individual, Ol course, any
republican has perfect freedom to
vote for or against any candidate
of his own party. This freedom was
contended for and given by common
consent in the Australian ballot
law. As a candidate for Office, how
ever, putting up the plea to repre-
sent his party in any place big or
little, no republican has a right to
give aid or comfort in any form to
another political organization. That
would amount to treason among the
officers of the army.Sioux City
Journal.
The Journal states the case cor
rectly, in the Judgment of the Free
Tribune. Men who are candi-
dates this year upon the republican
ticket are not in position to desert
the ticket. They must be regular"
if they wish to remain candidates.
Any republican candidate who can
not conscientiously support Taft
ought to withdraw and if he wants
to still be candidate he can go up
on the ballot as an Independent. The
individual republican is at liberty to
oppose Taft if he feels like it. He
can openly bolt the ticket or he can
do as the Journal did when Cum
minis defeated its editor for COVER
nor-take on big crouch and in
jure the party more by criticising it
and condemning its candidate than
he could possibly do by an open
bolt. Come to think about it, the
Sioux City Journal is much more
interested in party regularity" this
year than it was when Cummins
was candidate for governor the
last time.
The denunciation of Bryan by
Delegate Stanchfield of New York
in the national democratic conven-
ton reminds one of some Of the
onslaughts on Roosevelt by men
who fear the political prestage Of
the former president. In an ill-na-
tured speech a few days ago Mr..
Stanchfield denounced Bryan as
that money grabbing, publicity
hunting marplot from Nebraska.
Whenever a man stands up for what
he conceives to be the interests of
the common people he is made the
target for such attacks. The Free
man-Tribune has little confidence in
the sagacity Of the Nebraskan as a
far-seeing statesman, but it recog-
nizes his great ability as an orator,
his high character and unimpeach-
able integrity. Right or wrong, Mr..
Bryan is an honest friend of the
people and we believe he would sac
rifice any personal interest to serve
his country. This is no reason,
however, why he should ever be
elected to the presidency. An hon
est man, powerful as Mr.. Bryan is,
would not prove the best head of
the government If he held views in
imical to the real interests of the
people and the Freeman-Tribune be-
lieves Mr.. Bryan holds such views
upon the tariff and the money ques-
tions But when any man assails
w. j. Bryan as a marplot he will
receive scant respect from the vast
majority of the people of this coun-
try who admire the sturdy man
hood, pure character and exalted
ideals OF this popular democratic
leader.
Three county officers down in
Polk county were candidates for re-
nomination for a third term. Each
was opposed by two other candidates
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

We don't believe it is possible for
the standpat papers to say many
more means things of Roosevelt. We
think their supply is we'll nigh ex-
ted.--Mapleton Press.
But it has never been charged
that Roosevelt stole the nomination
for any Office or that he did not fill
any public position he ever held.
When the people elect Roosevelt
they elect man who is his own
boss and who Is not mere fgur-
head. This characteristic of the ex-
president makes him popular among
the masses while it makes him un-
popular among the classes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

The Railway Age Gazette of New
York shows by official figures that
street railway property in states
where the laws are not adequately
restrictive as to watering the capital
are oyer-capitalized to the extent of
nearly 100 per cent. The Peterson
law in this state, formulated by
Senator Peterson of this district,
was designed to stop this sort of
thing, and it was successful. But
the clamor was raised that it was
injuring business. So of course
when the square deal bumps up
against business must give way.
The almighty dollar, not exact JUS
tice, and honest dealing, still rules
in numerous places, not infrequent-
ly state legislatures.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

Oscar Wilde is writer whom one
must see through in order to appre-
ciate.7 1Robert Lynd.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-09

1t pays to advertise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
ROOSEVELT'S CAMPAIGN
 HAS EVERYONE GUESSING
BY WALTER HARPER

1 threw his hat into the ring and followed | it. He knew more about what he was do-
 ing than people believed 1 One or, two more incidents like Penn | sylvania and Illinois and Roosevelt will | get the nomination in spite of all the steam roller tactics that may be employed | by the Taft machine. Republican dele gates especially those from the south, are
 very susceptible to hoof coldits. and stand | ready to respond to what appears to be
 the call of the band wagon conductor. Roosevelt already has a strong hold in the south. If il begins to look as if Roose- welt is a winner there will be a great rush for the tailboard.
 But what is expected to happen is the nomination of Mr Taft by the skin of his teeth and through the application of such tyranical party machine methods that the ardent Roosevelt followers will stand aside and allow the democrats to win in the fall elections.
 Then a great cry will go up in the land that had Theodore Roosevelt been nomi- mated, as was the desire of the people, the party would have been saved. (Stick pin right here and do not forget this pre- dicton) Roosevelt, the martyr, will be the Moses that must lead the republican children out from the wilderness in 1916. And if someone does not watch him he will do 1t.
 No man or party has yet taken the full measure of this man-Theodore Roose- welt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
DELEGATES OF
 SOUTH BECOMING UNEASY
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington. April 17.-(special)- )--- As an indication of the effect of the sudden development of most formid- able Roosevelt boom that begins to look like success republican delegates in the south that have been instructed for Taft are showing considerable un- easiness. It is known, for instance that the managers of the Roosevelt campaign In Washington have received n number of letters from Alabama delegates indicating their willingness and determination to support Mir. Roosevelt. IL is indicated that they do not feel themselves bound by the instructions 1t is claimed they have been given
 It is understood that these Alabama delegates claim that they sent lieuten- ants to Washington to get information before the holding of the conventions, that they were assured that MT. Roosevelt would not be in the race, and that they proceeded with that un- derstanding. Ii seems that at least some of the Alabama delegates are now of the conviction that they would not have supported Taft If they had known that Roosevelt would have en- tered the race.
 It Is also claimed that similar let ters are being received at Roosevelt headquarters from other southern dele gates that have been counted as in the Taft column. Az indicated in this cor respondence yesterday 1t is generally conceded here that the southern dele
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

Washington, April 17.-(special.)-' sllgged them over the ropes"
 My hat is in the ring"
 l .Down with the grafters."
 3s"Turns out the bosses"
 ] These are the issues coupled with a collosal personality on which Theodore Roosevelt is making his present race for the presidential nomination.
 He represents none of the concrete is- sues of statecraft now before the Amer acau people. He scorns the issues. He wants to demonstrate his power. He loves the name of politics. He wants to be President. AS long as he lives he wants and will want to be the "big cheese"
 But the spirit and the personality of the man appeal strongly to young. hot blooded America. He is a real sport game to the marrow of his bones-and he is doing to the republican organization what the proverbial bull Is supposed to have done to the china shop. 5 Will Roosevelt win the nomination? Very few people really believe that he will. Yet he has already demonstrated much greater strength than it was be- Heved he could ever muster American politics is just now undergoing a great revulsion. Everywhere there is upheaval, revolution. No man was better able to foresee this situation than Mr. Roosevelt. The people are beginning to realize that he did not make a blind leap when he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
TRANSFUSION OF
 BLOOD FAILS TO SAVE
Haleyville Loses Pioneer Settler in Death of John D. Haley, Who
 Died in Birmingham

s s
 Haleyville, April Special. 1.-The town has lost one of it's pioneer settlers in the death of John D. Haley. whose re- mains were brought from Birmingham and buried today. Mir. Haley was taken suddenly i'll about three weeks ago. He was carried Birmingham and operated on, but too late to save his life. Heroic measures were taken. even to the trans fusion of blood from his brother, Charles L. Haley of Florence. last Sunday.
 The deceased leaves three brothers. c. l.. Haley Of Florence, W. w. Haley and M Haley of Haleyville. and three married sisters. Funeral services were held at the Christian church by the pastor, Rev. J. H Murrell. assisted by the Rev. Hostns of Florence and the Rev. Lancaster. Most of the citizens of the town were present. The interment was at the family grave yard in Marion county, distance of I2 miles, which was undertaken in a down pour of rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
: T. l.. STEWART HEADS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS


 Anniston. April 17.-1specia1 Delegates returned here Tuesday from the First district convention of the Knights of Pythias held at Heiin and report some specially interesting features. T. l.. Stew art of Piedmont. who was secretary of the association, was unable to leave hon-e with the delegation from his town be- co use of sickness in his family.
 He attempted to drive through the country and in his efforts to get there 1T hurry drove his horse to death. His fraternai zeal was recognized by his fellow knights who elected him president Of the association. Other of flcers elected were: r. e. McCrew of Oxford. secretary. and A. M Humph ries of oxford, treasurer
 telegram was read from Grand Chancellor J. Lee Holloway of Mont eomery announcing that he was unable to attend because of the Geath of his mother at Geneva. He was represented i hy Herman Beck of Birmingham. for | lner grand chancellor.
 ! The next meeting of the associatiol will be held at oxford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
SOUTHEAST SHOWS
 CONTINUED GROWTH
Figures and Facts Show Sec ton Advancing at a Rate
 Not Equaled Anywhere

Columbus, Ga, April 17.-(Special.) )-The Industrial Index will this week say.
 Figures and facts show that the south east is advancing at a rate which is not eauailed in any other part of the country The southeast has more unde- veloped resources than has any other sec ton. and the development of them is proceeding substantially and steadily Progress in construction lines is possibly even ahead of industrial development. A great amount of building is being done in every Iart of the southeast, and a larger volume is planned.
 New money and new people are com ing continually into this section, aiding in is npbuilding- the volume of money and number of people increase constantly.
 preparations are being made for the construction Of waterproof development dam in Alabama at a cost of about Sl, ,2j0.- GOO. Railroads are to build new freight terminals in Florida and Georgia cities at an aggregate cost of nearly s5oo,OcO
 An Alabama iron company has ar ranged for the issuance of $25000G00 of gold bonds. a larger portion of the big amount to be expended for bettornent and extensions
 some of the construction work to be done, as reported this week, is:
 Bank building, Fitzgerald, Ga: churches, Atlanta and Hamilton, Ga., Decatur, Ala, and West Palm Beach, Fla; church enlargement, Lafayette, Depot, Naplesvile; hoteL Alicevillp; courthouse. Gadsden county. Florida; Jail. Govington county. Alabama; paving, Fitz . gerald and Cedartown, Ga, St. Augustine and south Jacksonville Fla, and Oxford, Ala; two steel bridges, Monroe, county, Georgia, and three bridges, Barrow coun- ty, Georsa apartment house, Birmins- ham, clubhouse. Sarasota, Fla; a''e story business building. Jacksonville, Fla. and the same. Atlanta; office building, Sel1ca; waterworks system, Baxley, Ga. dcpart- ment store building, Albany, Ca Con- struction contracts have been awarded as follows: Courthouse, Cullman county, Alabama; school building, $50oG0, Talla- hassee, Fla: bank building, Floral. Ca; road improvement. $1s00o0, St. Lucie coun- ty, flori6a; paving, Jacksonville. Fla.
 Industrial plants will be established as follows:
 Woodworking. Dyas. Ala, and Savan- nah Ga. oil mill, Pinckard, Ala; light iLg, l;as;ley. Ga: laundry, Mille1gevillc Ga: eannery, Bay Minette; bottling Eu- faula, Ala; and Jacksonville, Fla. tel ephone system. Scale.
 "A city and a county voted improve msnt bonds and another city and county ordered elections upon the issuance of such bonds.
 Ranks nave been organized at Jack sonville, Fla, Jackson, Ga, and Nota- sulga, Ala.
 "Twontv-one new corporations have been formed with minimum capital stocks q aggregating s7G4, 500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
GOVERNORS TO MEET AT HELENA
 TO DISCUSS FLOOD SITUATION

Jackson, Miss, April 7.-(Specal.) )-Gov. ernor Brewer has received a telegram from Governor Donnegny of Arkansas, asking him to meet the governors of Mis- souri, Louisiana and Arkansas at Helena next Saturday for a conference on the flood situation Governor Brewer replied he would be on hand, and suggested that the governors of Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee be also invited to attend, be- ing equally concerned.
 Governor Brewer has also received a great number of telegrams and letters from prominent men in and out of Mis- sissippi requesting him to urge on the Mis- sippi delegation in Congress the import ance of securing government aid in repair ing the broken levees at the earliest pos sible moment In order that protection may be had from the rise that always comes in June. He will take that matter up at once.
 Vice President Parks of the Illinois Cen traI was a caller on Governor Brewer,