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The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
The Situation in Massachusetts,.

An analysis of the situation shows
that there is a possibility-and at pres
ent it is only a possibility-of his cleo
ton.
Massachusetts is normally Republi-
can. Division in the Republican party
makes it safely Democratic. The pri-
mary election last Tuesday gave no
indication of the present strength Of
the Progressive party, because Mr..
Bird had no opposition and also be-
cause the Progressives, acting under
the instructions of their bosses, re-
mained away from the polls. There
are indications, however, that i'll
Massachusetts,, as elsewhere, the Pro-
gressives are dwindling away. Mr..
Bird. without the magic of Roose-
velt's name, will not receive anything
like the vote he got last year. If as
the campaign progresses the posi-
bility of Gardeners election becomes 4
probability, il is expected that the de-
fection of the Progressives will be-
come greater.
1t so happens that the three leading
candidates on the Democratic ticket
are named Walsh. Barry and Donahue,
all Irishmen There is no telling what
the outcome will be, however, if Gov.
Foss should decide to run again as
an independent. He received 10000
votes last year as a Democrat, and if
he is a candidate he will make in
roads into all parties. A four-cornered
fight in Massachusetts, would make the
situation so complex that not even the
prophet Daniel could foretell the re-
suit.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
THE OLD SWIMMING HOLE
By GEORGE FITCH,
Author of "At Good Old Siwash."

The swimming hole has contributed
more to the literature and obituaries of
this nation han almost any other one
feature.
:, town is complete without a SWIM
ming hole. And no swimming hole Is
complete without a small boy, clad in
careless Joy and trying to see how much
water he can let into his lungs without
permanently impairing their usefulness.
There are thousands of water holes
which have all the natural advantages of
swimming holes except the small boy.
A water hole in the African wilds far
from the nearest grade schools is a great
waste of natural resources. When we
think of the countless holes Of this kind
which exist while at the same time there
are hundreds of towns which cannot get
rid of their surplus boys except by blow
ing them Up at great expense on the
Fourth of July we marvel at the care
Iessness Of nature.
Next to the small boy the greatest
necessity for a swimming hole is a small
boys mother. A swimming hole which
is not thus equipped is tame and un-
ratronized. The small boys mother adds
the finishing touch of danger to the
swimming hole. II there were no moth
ers to object to swimming holes and
to run their suspicious fingers through
the small boys hair when he comes home
at night with mud between his toes and
one shirt arm carefully hidden inside
his coat sleeve because II has hard
knot in II, swimming holes would hardly
Re worth while.
The swimming holes of America have
produced millions of good swimmers.
They have also produced large numbers
of boy angels. Every boy should learn
to swim so that he will be able to rescue
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

equally frank, also, in stating that he
opposed the initiative and referendum,
the recall of judges and of judicial
decisions and unrestricted immigration.
1t took some courage to discuss the
latter topic in Holyoke and Fall River,
but he neither lodged nor swerved.
1t is conceded everywhere in Massa-
chusetts that his independence and his
progressiveness won him his nomina-
ton. His campaign extended over only
two weeks, while his opponent had
been working and organizing for many
months. Whether he can be elected
depends entirely upon the number of
Progressives who give him their sup
port.
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mated by the bench, though they may
be Murphy satellites. The opportunity
which the Judge is giving to get all
evidence before the bar bearing upon
the Governors alleged misconduct can
mean only that an equal chance is TO
be given for his defense to marshal
forward its testimony. If Mr.. Sulzer ;
desire is to discredit the motives of his
accuscrs, he should be permitted to do
so, and he will have the opportunity to
tell the entire story II for this pur-
pose he needs the testimony of Boss"
Murphy he should have it.
Tcchnicalities or arguments will be
OF no avail before such a court, because
every singlel point at issue is voted
upon at once by the total membership
II Mr.. Sulzer is accused as the result
OF a corrupt conspiracy, the surest way
OF finding it out is to give his accusers
the fullest opportunity to make out
their case. If they fail under such
conditions and with such facilities, they
cannot be surprised if public wrath
turns against them
Mr.. Jacob Schiff's testimony and
that of other prominent and wealthy
Democrats that there was mo string"
to their contributions sent to Mr.. Sui
zer to aid in his election, and that he
had a perfect right to use the money
for any purpose he chose, should go a
great way toward taking the rough
edge off the charges OF larceny and
misappropriation. if not also of per-
jury. The only drawback, as far
as We can judge OF the proceedings at
Albany, is that it is not Tammany
which is on trial, but Sulzer, and that
there may be a Discrimination to drag
the organization before the forum of
publicity.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 2S, 1913.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION

2 The old adage that coming events
cast their shadows before is especially
applicable in the political world.
At any rate, primary elections have
been held in each of the three States
which are to be the political whirl-
pools during the next six weeks. These
primaries tell an interesting story.
They show that while there are mys-
tifying eddies the main current of the
stream tends in one direction. We are
doing away with the old and putting
on the new. There is a constant ten
dcncy toward the almost indehnable
something which, rightly or wrongly,
Is called progress. 1t means that the
thing with which we have been con-
tent in the past no longer satisfies.
Nothing could illustrate this better
than the nomination of Representative
Augustus P. Gardner to be the Re
publican candidate for Governor of
Massachusetts,. Mr. Gardner made his
campaign upon a program OF radical
. ism that sent shivcrS down the spine
OF the average staid and conserva-
tive Yankee. He entered into the Strug-
gle single-handed and alone. then gath
cred around him a volunteer committee
and then began a unique tour of the
State. He spoke in hotel parlors, on
street corners. used his automobile as
4 platform at country crossroads, and
hired halls wherever he thought he
could get an audience. He preached
6r-r-.a.. .: ch feI pleasantly on the
p. lc emancipation of the
Y s......-. from the slavery of long
J.. %. g.. r, the overthrow of mono
~o..-- - rol, the dispensation of
equal Justice to all men. He an
nounccd his independence OF party
bossc>. He would not hire automo-
biles to carry voters to the polls, he
had no paid workers. III l win he
declared. 1t will be the walkers who
will do the job
And he won. The man whom he
defeated was Everett c. Benton, dig
nihed and estimable gentleman, who
has acquired a competence through
great business ability, Mr. Benton was
a candidate for Governor last year,
and though he was defeated, had
large following through the State, and
had, besides. the support OF the Re
publican State organization. He prided
himself upon his loyalty to the Repub-
lican party through good and i'll, but
he had the misfortune to be too con-
servative The procession which was
sweeping by him was too rapid. The
crowd today follows the pied piper in
politics who plays the tunes to which
it loves to dance.
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Cycles in Rainfall.

From the Kansas City Star.
Records at the office of the Kansas
City Weather Bureau show that Dodge
City got 9S31 inches of rain in the five
years beginning with 1870. That is an
average rainfall of 1856 inches. For the
five years ending with 1911 Dodge re.
corded SO.S1 inches or an average of 1916.
In other words, in spite of the cultiva-
ton in the last fve-year period, and the
lack of cultivation in the first, the rain
fall happened to be slightly lower in the
last period than in the first.
The rainfall is subject to wide varia-
tons. The driest year recorded at Dodge
was 1865, with 7.jS inches, and the wet
test year was 1881. with 335. The aver
age for something over forty years Is
1876 inches. 1t is a safe guess that the
average for the next forty will be be-
tween 10 and 20 inches.
Rainfall is determined by vast atmos-
pheric eddies of continental proportions.
Men grubbing about on the earth could
have about as much effect on these eddies
as ants could have on a dynamite ex-
plosion.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
SATURDAY HOLIDAY OLD.
EiRht-Hour Day Also Was known
TO Workers In Ancient Rome.

Prom London AnswcrS
Saturday afternoon off is generally sup
posed to be present-day privilege. On
the contrary, however, the Saturday half
day holiday, and even the eight hours
a day." were in force during the days of
the Roman Empire.
Saturday very properly takes its name
from the Roman god, Saturn, who pre-
sided over the Roman games on a uni
versal holiday called Saturnalia
Curiously enough, the names of the re-
naming days of our week are OF Nor
wegian origin. Right back in the ages
the Vikings and their sturdy forefathers
were sun wOrshippers, and Sunday was
a special day set apart for its worship.
According to their belief, the moon was
the wife of the sun, and therefore could
not be ignored; hence Monday. Tuesday
was named after the god OF war, Thu.
The monarch OF the Norsemans heaven,
Wooden, endowed Wednesday with its
title. Thursday is dedicated to Thor, the
god of thunder. Friga, the goddess of
love, had Friday devoted to her worship.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Progressiveness with a Purpose.

There is method in Mr.. Gardner 5
progressiveness. In Massachusetts last
year Mr.. Roosevelt received $4,000
votes and Charles Sumner Bird, the
Progressive candidate for Governor,
and who has been rcnominated for that
office. was given $4,000. Even admit
ting that Mr.. Bird secured a large pro-
portion OF this vote because he was on
the Roosevelt ticket and not because
of his own inherent strength, the fact
remains that 80 and perhaps Is per
cent of the voters who supported him
must return TO the Republican party
If the Republican candidate would win.
Mr.. Gardeners whole campaign was an
appeal to this constituency. He evil
IDENTIFY argued to himself that the I43,-
600 votes cast for the Republican Cub
ernatorial candidate last year would
follow the same course this year.
Therefore, he must make converts
among the Progressives and to bring
them back he preached the doctrines
which they wanted to hear.
Wherefore, also, there was circulated
among the masses nearly half a mil
lion copies of the Gardner campaign
book. 1t is some book. II shows how
Mr.. Gardner advocated and voted for
score or more of progressive meas
ares; how. because of his insur-
gency against the autocratic rules
of the House, he was deposed by
Speaker Cannon from the chairmanship
of an important committee; how, al
though a believer in protection, he had
the independence to vote for a lower
duty on cotton and wooden goods: and
how he had fought the trusts. He
printed, too, his Endorsement BY the
American Federation of Labor, show
ing that he favored shorter hours of
labor, the anti-injunction bill, the work.
mems compensation and employers
liability acts. and many other reforms
sought by laboring men. lie was
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The Limelight on New Jersey.

The campaign in Massachusetts,, IN
teresting though it be, sinks into in
significance beside the impending con-
test in New Jersey.
If President Wilson is TO be suS-
tanned. his State must go Democratic.
The probability is that it will. The
primaries held last Tuesday resulted
in the nominations for Governor of
James F. Fielder, the present acting
executive, by the Democrats; Edward
c. Stokes, former Governor, by the
Republicans, and Everett Colby by the
Progressives. Gov. Fielder has the
support of President Wilson, who
voted for him in the primaries, and
this will be the keynote of his cam
paign. He aided President Wilson,
while the latter was Governor, in Sc
curing the enactment OF the direct pri-
mary, public utilities and employers
liability laws The fact that his cleo
ton will be an Endorsement OF the ad-
ministration will be strongly emphas-
lied.
In New Jersey, as in all other
States, the outcome will depend en-
tirely upon whether the Progressives
decide to allow the election of Demo
crat by continued separation from the
Republicans. The combined Taft and
Roosevelt vote in New Jersey last year
was $1,000 more than the vote given to
Wilson. The latter was elected Gov
ernor in 1910 by 10000 majority. At
that time all factions of his party were
united upon him. and it was known
that if he became Governor he would
seek the nomination for the Presi-
dency This majority was reduced in
1912 to a plurality of $4,000. If there
is an approach to amalgamation be-
tween the Republicans and the Pro-
gressives, New Jersey will be doubt
fuI State
The highest degree of importance
attaches to this question of consoli-
dation. Last year Mr.. Roosevelt re-
ceived $4,000 votes. This year the
two contesting candidates for the Pro-
gressive Gubernatorial nomination re-
ceived total of less than 5000 votes.
1t is true that under a court ruling
which declared that no participant in
the Democratic or Republican pri-
maries last year could this year vote
the Progressive ticket, thousands of
would-be Progressive voters were dis
barred, because last year. before the
third party was formed, they voted as
Republicans. At the same time, this
fact does not wholly account for the
disappearance of $4,000 votes. In
many precincts in the city of Trenton,
for instance, not one Progressive vote
was cast and more than one editorial
expression in the New Jersey news
papers is to the effect that the fight
will be between Stokes and Fielder.
1t is also asserted that the Progress
sive party is rapidly vanishing as a
political factor in the State.
The Democratic leaders are natur-
ally endeavoring to keep alive the di-
vision in the Republican ranks and
are asserting that Colby will poll, the
full Progressive vote, a statement
which is the foundation for their pre-
diction that Fielder will be elected by
$1,000 majority. The Democrats ad-
NIT, however, that their pathway is
not altogether free from obstacles. In
the FIRST place, they expect that the
anti-Wilson sentiment, erystallized
around former Senator James Smith,
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New mavcn's steel Coaches.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Here is the whole case in a few wOrd7.
Out OF the 2l24 passenger cars the New
Haven has only thirtyseven all steel
coaches in use at present, and of these
only nine are for passenger use. and the
number includes "a single steel motor
club car for wealthy passengers to ride
from their country homes to town. II
makes the public gasp that such things
could be in New England, where Ameri-
cans expect efficiency.
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other boys who are learning to swim.
But there aren't any graduating exer-
cises in the swimming hole school.
The great trouble with the American
swimming hole is its wasted usefulness.
swimming hole can get the clothes of
boy more quickly and put them on
more cheerfully than any other inyen-
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MIR. Suffers Chance.

The aim of Chief Justice Cullen, who
presides at the impeachment trial of
Gov. Sulzer, is to get at the whole
truth. The public is confident that
justice will be done, so long as the
politicians sitting in the court are DOM
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
Got plenty.

Whats this deluge of mail? There
must be forty pounds Of manuscript"
MY own fault" groaned the editor "A
poet sent me a pretty fair poem the other
day. and l rashly invited him to submit
anything else he might have on hand"
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

1t has been figured out that the cost
Of rearing children has increased 40 per
cent in the last ten years. And isn't it
amazing the way our neighbors squander
their money?
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

Uncle Joe" Cannon threatens to be-
come a Democrat We knew he would
get revenge. but VIC never suspected that
he would take this method.
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lie Explains.

is this milk pasteurized?" asked the
city lady.
From the start" said the old farmer.
Instead of grazing our cows in a
meadow, as many Go. We Craze them in
a pasture"
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

No matter how much will power a man
may have, he is not able to stop
sneeze after he has started it
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

Really. Tammany seems to be mad be-
cause Gov. Suzer did not spend more
money in his campaign.
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Can departed spirits return to earth?
Well, Taft and Cannon have been visit
ing in Washington.
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The cost of living always will be high
for those fellows who insist on paying
their bar bills before their grocery bills
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

The New York American having
espoused the cause of woman suffrage, it
may be assumed that when Mrs. Pank-
hurst comes over she won't spank Hearst
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Chance to shine.

With swimming being taught in the
public schools, some of the former
truants ought to make high marks.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

One advantage of winter is that we
don't encounter the end seat hog on
the open street cars.
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Naturally.

The aviation tale looms strong
As favorite this year.
OF course the novel will be long
On atmosphere
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ton. Uncounted parents who have al
most given up these jobs in despair have
sighed for portable swimming hole
which could be placed inside the home
at bed time and could be trundled out
again Just before breakfast. The man
who produces this invention will be
national genius and may properly ask
Edison TO be his ONCE boy.
Copyrighted b. George Matthew AdAuAl
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

Commerce Court have tried everything
except a pulmotor.
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Night workers make their hay after the
sun goes down.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

II Harry Thaw is not crazy let him ex
plain the surplus in Matteawan.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28

They say that seeing is believing. but
you had better not bank on it in a shell
game, ..
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Preliminary Stages.
Rather Unusual.

Rather Unusual.
Whats Your idea in getting up this
premium list for tobacco coupons?"
What's wrong with that list?''
Nothing. Only you have a number OF
articles on it that people might want"
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No Time.

Son. do you read blood and thunder
novels"
mo, sir. It's all I kin do to keep up
wit the horrible crimes in the current
news"
The Washington herald., 1913-09-28
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE ARTIST.

THE ARTIST.
Old Jack Frost is on the ground
With his yeIlows and his reds,
SlappinG color all around
Through the fields and garden beds.
Now he touches up the wood
In a most fantastic way.
Strange and startling is his mood.
He must be a cubist, hey?
Preliminary stages.
May l kiss your"
No, no; never. Anyhow, not yet"
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BLOOM

Rev. Heszy vanhorn and family OF
Des Moines visited Sunday at the
parental Andy vanhorn home. he also
filled the Christian church pulpit Sun
day morning.
Charles Warner and family were
called to Abba Sunday by the death OF
Mr. Warmers father
Taylor Barton and family visited in
West Grove Sunday
8. II. Tisdale OF Ottumwa, Eilo
Jockheimer OF st. Joseph, Mo-. e. A.
Whitney Of Columbus, Ohio. and
Arthur Clark Of F1oris spent Sunday
night in Bloomfield.
w. A. Dunlavy, who was one Of the
teachers in the Davis county institute,
started with his family to their home
In Mediapolis. going by the way of
Belknap to visit with his sister and
brother, Mrs. A. Smock and w. A. Dun
lazy.
George Bishop went on business
trip to SiSourney Monday.
Wray Archibald and family return
ed to their home In Selma Monday
after visiting at the Jesse Wagner
home in Bloomfield.
Jnsanh Blouxh Of Pulaski spent Mon
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HIT EMAN.
Mrs. winston has gone to ottumwa I

Mrs. winston has gone to Ottumwa to
visit her daughter who 10 nurse In
the Ottumwa hospital.
Mrs. Rose Milligan won't as far e
Abba to visit her parents on Thursday
Mrs Charles Barker and children Will
Join her and they will 80 to Des Moinei
where Mrs. Barker expects to stay un-
I'll the first Of the month.
Miss Carrie Plows OF Lucas has beer
visiting Miss Brown the last week.
John Morgan who has been on the
sick list for some time ID not 50 well q,
present,
Mrs. Norlander is in Charlton visit.
ing her daughter.
Mrs. Sam White and Mrs. LILLY Pet
erson went to Abba wednesday to at
tend the past noble grand meeting
which was held In the I. 0. O. r. hail
The Abba ladies served o'clock din
nor that was. enjoyed by all. The after
non was spent in business and visiting
The Guild circle Of Kings Daughter
met with Mrs. Krebbs Wednesday even
children was enjoyed by all present.
Mrs Maggie Arnsberry Of Avery waa
called home on wednesday night on &C
count OF her sisters severe illness.
Mrs Henry Dtnsmore and her two
children are taking a months vacation
They left on No. 8 Thursday for Keo-
kuk, from there they go to Muscatine
The ball boys are In Monroe attend
ing the tournament.
Miss Ruth Cricket has returned
from her vacation trip that she spent
In Minneapolis.
Miss Susie Flrgeson returned FRI
day from three weeks visit In and
around Sprine Valley, III.
Mrs Bob Zemerman has gone to
Ward to attend church social.
Mrs Marney and Mrs. Jones were
In Abba Saturday evening.
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business caller.

business caller.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd VIII
son of Benton avenue, son.
Miss Lea Fox of Centerville was
q business caller here today.
Auditor VIM. Peterson, Treasurer
o. O. Palmer and the board Of super.
visors, Fred Douglas, John Reddy
and Dan Watkins went to Council
Bluffs this week to attend the state
convention OF county officials.
Mrs. Bertha Nichol OF Colorado IL
visiting her sister, Miss Harlane OF
this city.
Jacob Robson Of South Abba had
a strange experience the other even
ing While. standing on the square
talking to friends, he suddenly fell
backward on the pavement, cutting a
hole in the back of his head. He was
taken home and given medical At,
tention and is getting along nicely.
Miss Alice Hard of Melrose IL a
business caller in this city today.
Henry Gaddis Of Lovilia is attend.
ing Chautauqua here this week.
Mrs. Clarecne Day Of Charlton was
"a business visitor here today.
Miss Robson Of Oskaloosa was
brought to the cottage hospital last
night for medical treatment.