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The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

One of the funniest things that has ap-
neared in print for some time is the story
in the New York Sun of an alleged con
sniracv'' to rid the President of Bryan.
1t is charged that the big interests
have combined to underwrite a large
fund to be used solely for the purpose OF
eliminating William j. Bryan from the
councils of President Wilson; that news
papers have been "corrupted,' the pub
lie mind poisoned and misled and venal
methods used with this end in view. And
further:
The criticism of Mr.. Bryan for his
numerous absences from Washington,
for his adherence to the demands of his
profitable lecture business. the ridicule
aimed at him in regard to the grape
juice incidents and his alleged spoilation
of the offices in the State Department
ard Diplomatic service, all this criticism,
it is said, has been in very large part
due to the unseen activities of the money
ed combination secretly working to
undermine his position In the Govern
nent and in the public mind.
Yet it is true, and cannot be denied, that
Secretary Bryan neglected the duties he
was paid for performing in Washington
to 90 on lecture tours; that the grape
Juice incidents placed him in ridiculous
LIGHT at home and abroad, and that he
has replaced able and experienced diplo-
mats by men whose only recommended
ton for such positions was their party
service. Yet the friends Of the Secre-
tary declare that the efforts Of the COM
bination have failed completely, in SO far
as they desired to ruin him with Presl-
dent Wilson; that Mr.. Bryan's influence
with the President is increasing all the
time, ard has already been exercised to
an extent not dreamed of even in official
Washington: This can hardly be con-
sidered complimentary to the President.
And is not this further declaration from
Mr. Brvan's friends, that were 1t not
for the Bryan presence in bis Cabinet, as
a sort of guarantee to Democrats that
the Administration is keeping the faith,
Mr.. Wilson would go to the extreme IN
unfriendliness toward the business ana
financial interests which have incurred
popular disfavor," hint to the alleged
.conspirators" to call off their dogs and
Mr.. Bryan will see that the "big inter-
ests" are not harmed?
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
CHARLES A. P1LsBuRY, Bu Ea,ss, Manage sna

In 1884 the electoral vote of New
York decided the presidential election,
and according to the State canvasslng
board it was carried by Grover Cleve-
land by 1O47 votes. 1t was believed
then. and has been generally believed
since, that James G. Blaine, the Repub-
iican candidate, had majority of votes
and was counted out. Senator Hoar In
his autobiography said: 81 have heard
the fact admitted by several very dis
tinpuished Democratic members OF the
Senate of the United States that the
nlural;tv of the vote of New York was
really for Mr.. Blaine, and that he was
uniustly deprived of election by the
fraud at Long Island City by which votes
cast for the Butler electoral ticket were
counted for Cleveland. In his discus
sion of the subject in, his Life OF
Blaine Mr.. Edward Stanwood SAID:
ssNew York was counted for Cleveland,
but there were then, and are now, re"
Republicans cognizant of the facts VINO
doubt that plurality of votes was act
ually cast for Mr.. Blaine" Thus the be-
lief that Mr.. Blaine was deprived OF the
office by fraud has gone into history AT
this late day Mr.. Francis Lynde Stetson
of New York, an eminent lawyer ana
trustee of Williams College, in collabora-
ton with Mr.. William Gorham Rice OF
Albany. long prominent in New York
politics, has undertaken to dlsprove this
CHARGE. and the North American Review
has issued their findings in pamphlet
form. They say it is not true that the
counting was in the hands of MIR. Blame
opponents; that in every New York dis
frict there were four election inspectors
two Republicans and two Democrats.
As to that there are so-cailed Republl-
cans who are so only IN name, not In
fact. and they are found elsewhere than
in New York city. The Boston Herald,
however, after reviewing the statements
made in this pamphlet concludes by say
mo that :unless Mr.. Stanwood brings
out more convincing evidence than has
vet been produced on his side Of the case
and, of course, the difficulties In that
course have now become very great
everybody should regard it as settled
that Mr.. Cleveland honestly carried New
York in 1884" But what of the state
ment in Senator Hoar's autobiography
quoted above?
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
Children CRY
FOR FLETcHER'S
G ST OsRIA
"Abe Martin" on Advertising.

In the February American Magazine,
"Abe Martini" the Indiana philosopher.
makes the following remarks on adver-
Using.
"What's become O. tn ole-time mer-
chant that used t. set a tubful O. dried
apples an key O. mackerel in front O
his store an then go t sleep?
"Ever'feler that don't ADVERT Sc hahn t
a fool, but very few fools advertise.
9Th Teller that don't know how t
advertise is about as bad as tn Teller
that don't believe in it.
"Folks are allus anxious t see some
buddy they've read SO much about, an
they'd be list as crazy t see clothes
wringer err anything else under the same
circumstances.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

Old bills amounting to s22, S46 % were
left by the Democratic administration of
the State Forestry department when that
department was turned over to the pres
ent commissioner, Hon. Blaine S. Viles,
year ago. The sum of SIS, 507. SO was
left to pay these bills with. The deficit
was 81, 1913. SO. These old bills have all
been paid, the expenses of the depart
ment met promptly during the year 1913,
and $8,1lS,23 was left at the end of the
year. A very small sum will be deducted
from this balance on accounted abate-
ment and uncollected taxes. More than
300 fires were reported during the season,
but an efficient fire fighting force pre-
vented large losses. What this effic-
iency means to the State of Maine is
shown in the report that in the Forestry
District comprising 9,467, 773 acres. 3O3
fires burned over 1928 acres and caused
loss of $26, 1876 Outside the district
incomplete returns show that in forests
comprising 4,S24, l25 acres, luz nres
burned over 2O857 acres and caused
loss of $l48,265. The amount Of money
that is saved by lower tax rate is not
the only saving made by this adminlstra-
ton. Efficient conduct of the States
affairs is the best kind of economy.
Under the Maine primary law, all the
State convention Of party has to do is.
to select State. district-and county COM
mittees and adopt platform. The COM
mittees will PROFESSIONALLY be chosen by
the delegates for each of the districts and
counties, acting separately and recon-
mending their choice to the State conven-
tion. The platform will be made by the
State convention.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
Washington Whisperings.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2, 1914.
During the Congressional recess, large
force of painters, decorators and me-
chanics, under the direction of Elliott
Woods, the Superintendent of the Capt.
tol, were at work identifying the Sen
ate chamber and the House and Senate
office buildings, the first real smell of
paint, soap and water these quarters for
the lawmakers of the Nation have ex-
perienced for upwards of year, on ac-
count of the almost continuous session Of
Congress. Later on, by the middle of
February, the enlargement of the House
office building, now in progress to ac-
commodate the increased membership,
will be completed. These alterations
will afford all members of the House
quarters there or at the Capitol. With
out the enlargement of the building, new
members would continue to occupy an
old Office building once used by the Sem
ate and outside the Capitol grounds.
A new dark green carpet has been put
on the floor of the Senate chamber to
harmonic with it's mahogany decora-
tions. Additional lights have been put
in the cloak rooms of both Houses, the
Hobbies have been embellished, as we'll as
the press galleries, SO that when Con-
gress reconvened there was sense of
cleanliness and brightness present in
harmony with the spirit that pervaded
those who are back to work again after
short visit to the home folks.
At least four and probably six new
projects will be provided for in the forth
coming River and Harbor Appropriation
Bill which is now under consideration by
the River and Harbor committee, of
which Representative Sparkman of
Florida is chairman
The chief Of engineers in his annual
millions of dollars will be needed for
rivers and harbors for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1915, in addition to ST.
217, 500 which will be needed to take care
OF continuing contracts, which amount
will be included in the Sundry Civil Bill.
These estimates, according to General
Bixby, who made the report previous to
his retirement as chief of engineers, are
intended to cover only the minimum re-
quirements for the prosecution and main
tenance of the various improvements,
such estimates having been made up
from estimates prepared on the same
basis by the various district officers.
This was done in order to keep within
the limited total estimates deemed adj
visable for the next fiscal year.
1t is very generally agreed that the
River and Harbor Appropriation bill,
which Chairman Sparkman hopes to re-
port early in February, will carry at
least thirty-fo four millions and this, with
the amount in the Sundry Civil Bill, will
bring the total for the waterways of the
country in the neighborhood of forty-two
or forty three millions, which is only a
few millions short of the slogan adopted
by the National Rivers and Harbors Con-
gresA ''fifty millions for our waterways
annually"
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
Frank w. Gowen
In the Fight to Make California Prohi-
bitiOn State.


To THE EDITOR OF The JOURNAL: Al
though am extremely busy these days
assisting IN improving our estate here IN
Hynes and helping out what l can IN the
fight for Statewide Prohibition for Call
fornia, yet l must take time to write
YOU letter and to inform you how glao
7 am to announce to the readers OF The
Journal that our california Dry" Fed
Grafton Committee have filed through
the county clerks with the Secretary OF
State nearly $4,000 certified names on
our initiative petitions for Prohibition,
and all the work has been done within ~
DAYS time. There were nearly $4,000
legal voters who signed these petitions,
but through errors many names were
thrown out-30, 900 names were required
to Mace Prohibition on the official ballot.
I devoted the last week of the canvass
to the work of securing names to these
petit1ons and made whirlwind campaign
bv automobile through Los Angeles and
San Bernardino counties. l found the
question of Prohibition live issue among
the people, and predict now that we shall
sweep the State for Prohibition. But to
achieve such a glorious victory we shall
have no holiday task to perform. The
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
has already raised $50, 900, 600 with which
not only to fight Prohibition in Califor-
MIA. but in the States of Washington,
Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Color
ado. Arizona, Texas and Virginia, which
are to conduct Statewide Prohibition
campaigns this year. In fact the liquor
interest is fighting for its life and will
use it's unlimited wealth to block our way
in California, as we'll as in these other
States, to prevent the adoption of Prohl-
bition and to defeat the bill before Con-
gress for a Prohibition amendment to
the national constitution. But God is
on our side and victory will perch upon
our banner at no distant day. Let US go
forward then with new zeal and courage
and with a determination to overthrow
the terrible traffic in rum. The poet has
we'll said:
"He who serves his brother best
Gets nearer God than all the rest"
And l know no better way OF serving
our fellowmen than by assisting in bring
ing about the downfall Of the liquor
traffic which directly takes from the
pockets of our people annually S2,0oo,-
600, 600 and adds not penny OF real
value to the wealth of Jour Hand. The
criminal bill of this county alone clos
-Angeles) as the result of rum was 81
4so. eo2. 26 last year and in the State $685.
900, 900. But the people by their ballots
next November are going to put stop
to this gigantic expenditure brought up
on the State by the traffic in rum. Let
dear old Maine, where Prohibition first
saw day, send us a word Of cheer now
and then in our hard fight here in Cali
forria to rid this great commonwealth
forever of the last brewery, winery and
distillery.
Here must close, but before do SO l
will say we have had several visits from
Maine people this winter. Our latch
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

The honorable traditions of Montpelle
Seminary began seventy-nine years ago
at "Old Newbury," and since that time
an army of young men and women have
gone forth from its instruction strong to
bear the burdens of the State and the
nation.
Good citizenship is the product Of good
homes; the Seminary is school home
where are gathered boys and girls, large
" from Vermont families, representing
that type of citizenship that has so lntlu-
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

the city of Montpelier, their State capt.
tai. because of it's commercial enterprise,
the beauty of its State ard municipal
buildings. and the progressive spirit OF
its people as manifested in the growth
of its churches, schools and hospital:
The Seminary shares in this feeling OF
pride and in the opportunities for culture
that the city affords.
In recent years the Seminary has made
large gains in its financial strength and
material equipment; and while not yet
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

; need for good the prosperity of the ma,
ton; by inheritance they have COED
start, and here they grow and develop
under careful supervision of trained
teachers and the heathful competition
of their fellows.
The beautiful location of the school
situated amid spacious grounds on the
"HilP' overlooking the city and com
handing a view Of inspiring mountain
scenery is an asset of great value. Yer
monters are taking increasing pride In
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

more than million men are out OF en-
ployment and that conditions are growing
worse instead of better. A New York
newspaper of anything but Republican
leanings teiegrapbed all over the coun-
try IN an effort to get data with which to
dispute Congressman Humphreys as
sertions. The replies were complete
confirmation of the Congressman.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

claiming to be the best furnished, largest
endowed institution of its kind in the
country. it is for the price, $3.50 per year
undoubtedly on of the very best first
class boarding schools. Its departments
of Instructions are suitable accommo-
dated in the spacious Seminary building
and are well equipped, and its teachers
we'll paid. The school is run on business
principles and believes in the three-fold
gospel "There is a time to work, time
to play, and time to pay your bills.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
HUMPHREYS

These remedies are scientifically
carefully prepared prescriptions; used /,
many years by Dr.. Humphreys in his private
practice, and for nearly sixty years by the
people with satisfaction.
Medical Book mailed free.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
The King of All LaXatives

For constipation use Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. Paul Mathulka of Buffalo, N Y, says
they are the liking of all laxatives. They are
blessing to all my family and always keep
box at home" Get box and get well again
Price Csc At Druggists or by mail.
H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia & St.Louis
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
POLITICAL POINTS.

The Impotence of criticism exhibited
by Pres. Wilson and his cabinet confirms
suspicious that they are small-bore pol
iticians. Criticism of the Philippine
policy by the men who had been there
and knew the country drew scolding
from the politicians and change in as
signment for some of the naval officers.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

The name-Doan's inspires confidence
Doans Kidney Pills for kidney ills. Doal
Ointment for skin itching Doan's Reg lie
tor a mild laxative. Sold at all drug stores,
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

No. FOR 4fScq
FevePs. CO0gestions, Inflammattono. .. rs
2 Worms. Worm Fever. ......................25
3 Collie. Crying and Wakefulness Of Infanfs. Is
DiaFrhea. Of Children and Adults. .. -
= Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis. -. ..........,..2S
8 TOOthache. Faceache. Neuralgia. ..........25
. Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. %
10 Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. -. rs
IL Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngit!s. ...........25
~ Salt Rheum. Eruptons. .....................25
Is Rheumatism Lumbago.
IN EAvaP and QUQ. Malaria
~ Piles, Blind or Bleeding. External Internal g.
10 Catarrh, Influenza, Cold In Head.
20 Wh0oping Cough. ........25
II Asthma. Oppressed, Dinacult Breathing. ....2s
~ Kidney Discase ........-..........
70 Nervous Debility. Vital Weakness .....1 90
30 Urinary Incontfnence. Wetttng Bed...... rs
- Sore Throat. Quinsy.
~ La Cfippe-Crip. .......................25
Sold By druggists, or sent on receipt of price.
HUMPHREYy HoMHQ. MEDICINE CO., CornA
Wniam snd Ann otrssts. New York.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner? BIZ
taste? Complexion sallow? Liver perm
needs waking up Doan's Regulets for bilic
attacks. 25c. at all stores.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

Many of our readers will be glad to see
the picture of Montpelier Seminary and
the portrait of Kew John W. Hatch, its
principal, and to know that he is success
full in the congenial educational work IN
which he has been engaged since leaving
Maine. At the time his services for his
present work were secured lions Herald
said of Mr.. Hatch:
After a long and careful search for
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, laborers
rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Fine for
cuts, burns, bruises. Should be kept in every
home 25c and Soc.
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05
When the Democrats finally consented

When the Democrats finally consented
to let quarantine against diseased po-
tatoes from foreign countries take the
place of the tariff the farmers again re-
ceived something like fair price for
their product. Before the quarantine
went into effect potatoes were selling
for dollar a barrel. Now they are
selling for $3.50. ~
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

y Recently Congressman Humphrey of
Washington delivered speech in con-
gress in which he gave facts and figures
to demonstrate that SO percent of the
steel mills in this country are closed. that
The Republican journal., 1914-02-05

The many testimonial letters that we are continually pub
fishing the OF them-are all genu-
ine and unsolicited expressions OF heartfelt gratitude
for the freedom from suffering that has come to these
women solely through the of Lydia E. Plnkhams
Vegetable Compound.
Money could not buy nor any kind of influence obtain
such Recommendations you may depend upon 1t that any
testimonial we publish is honest and rue you have any
doubt of this write to the whose true names and
addresses are always given, and learn for yourself
Read this one from Mrs. Waters
CAMDEN MI sick for two with nervous spells and
my kidneys affected had doctor all the time and used
battery nothing did good was not able to go
bed spent my couch sleeping chair and soon
became skeleton Finally doctor went for his
health husband heard of Lydia E. Pmkham Vegetable
am like and at usual weight recommend
your medicine and does husband lille
WATERS, 1135 Knight St, Camden, NJ.
And this one from Mrs. Haddock:
UTICA OKLA"I weak and not able to do work
and scarcely feet had ackache headache pa
of the heart trouble with bowels and inflammation since
taking E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound better
been for twenty think is wonderful med
cine and recommended to ohersMrs MARY ANN HAD
DOCK, Utica, Oklahoma.
Now answer this question if you Why should a
woman continue suffer without first giving Lydia E.
Pinkbams Vegetable Compound trial You know that
It has saved many ohers-why should fail in your case?
E7or SO years lydia Pinlham's Vegetable GS@@aSS
does Justice herself She does not try " e. ~
has restored somany suffering women tohealth. II II
BxsXsWre LYDIA EP;NKHAM MEDICINECO. (\ A~~Y NJ
will read answered yESs [NyIG0
by a woman and held in strict confidence.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-17
GIRL and BABE
HURT In EXPLOSION
Picking At Dynamite Caps Has
Serious Results For Rose
Miner and Sister

Finding box of dynamite caps
under her home at No. PISS Lafay-
ette-blvd., Wednesday morning. Rose
Miner, 17-year-old daughter OF Victor
Miner. took up one OF the caps for in
vestigation. Her baby sister. Lena,
three months old, was an interested
spectator as. the elder girl picked at
the cap with knife. In an attempt
to see what was inside.
There was q loud explosion. and
two fingers and the thumb on Roses
left hand were blown on, while the
baby's face was badly cut and burned
by flying particles OF the explosive.
Teeth marks we're found on several
OF the caps left unexploded.
Both victims were rushed TO Solvay
hospital, and are expected to recover
though their condition Is serious.
Detectives Roche and Kolb, who in
yestigated the accident. learned that
Peter Sourtack, Pennsylvania miner
who owns the house in which the Min
ers live, had brought the dynamite
caps home with him when he came
here recently on a vacation.
Loretta, 12-year-old sister OF Rose
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-17

told Detectives Roche and Kolb the
story of the tragedy, solemnly declar-
ing that she was afraid that II might
kill her mother II the baby or Rose
should die.
Mother went to the Salvation army
10 get some work" said Loretta. "She
told US that IL she found something
TO do, we might have a good Christ
mas. Father works as Waterman
for the Michigan Central. He has
only one arm. So while mother was
away. she left Rose TO take care OF us.
There are four Of us.
Rose had brought these caps into
the house. and we were playing with
them. The baby had one in her
mouth. Rose held the baby on her
lap, and was picking away at one OF
the things when II exploded, and Rose
and the baby both fell to the floor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-17

I VIII NJ. carleton's immortal poem
over the Hills TO the Poorhouse," Il
The theme OF r. Nj. Knowles play oil
he same name. which the Permanent
Flnyers OF The Avenue theater will
pFerent next week. beginning Sunday
1{<<rnoon, Dec. 20. The scenes OF the
play are laid In Longhead. l.. l.. and
~ Alaska. A special Christmas da,
I11<lhee q announced In addition 4,
no REGULAR matinees OF Sunday, Tues
~. Thnrsfsy and Saturday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-17

road commission for permission TO
take of all but two trains on the
Elkhart- Benton Harbor division. But
two trains on the line show a profit,
according to the officials, because of
interurban competition. The com
mission has taken the matter under
advisement. pending the receipt OF
further information as TO the earn
ings OF the road.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-17

Zouayes acts have been features with
minstrels and nearly all have been
arranged by James German, general
stage director for Cohan and Harris.
In successfully producing Zouave
oct with girls, Mr. German believes
he has outdono all his previous efforts
IN this line
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-17
400 BELGIAN GUNS
GO TO SCRAP HEAP

DUNKIRK, France. Dec. 16.-The
depression OF the Belgians quartered
here was increased, a few days ago.
when a file OF nearly 400 field guns
was dragged through by horses that
looked as weary and melancholy as
their riders. These were the guns
that had defended Antwerp as well
as they could. For lack OF ammuni-
ton. bought from the Krupps for de-
livery in June. but delivery of which
was deferred. they were obliged to
use French shells that were not fitted
to them. and which tore the rifing
out. The guns were going to the
scrap heap, and the horses. after be-
ing rested, will draw back French
three-inch field guns in their places
-------------. $50