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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
DEiTH MAY ROB STATE
OF CHIEF MURDER WITNESS
sister of Man Detained in Double Kill
ing Growing Worse

BUFFALO. n r., Feb. 5.-Death may
rob the sensational Teiper murder case OF
is most important Witness. Miss Grace
Teiper. sister OF John e. Teiper, who IS
being detained in connection with the
nurder OF his mother and brother, and
who was herself brutally beaten, may die
before she Is able TO give any lucid in
formation about the crimes
al the Sisters Hospital. where Miss
feIuer has been unconscious since Mon
aag her condition was reported worse
lhIa morning.
Teiper, confined In a cell at police head
quarters. 8ill be taken before the Grand
larry next Monday. He spends his time
aeadinE ana smoking cigarettes and re-
fuses 20 talk about the case.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
CITY'S DEATH RATE FALLS
Decline of Grip Epidemic Results in
Corresponding Fall in Mortality
Figures

A decrease in the city's death rate is
reported today by the division of vital
statistics of the Bureau of Health. Deaths
from all causes during the week total but
SIS as compared with 677 during the last
week in January. The improved health
conditions In the city are attributed to the
gradual decline of the pneumonia and
grip epidemic.
Deaths from pneumonia total 49, the
smallest number reported for the past six
weeks. Only 20 new cases have been re-
ported as compared with % last week
Deaths are divided as follows: Males, 27O;
females, 245; boys, 76, and girls 6l
.D-,ii. IL l..L.A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Lemon Hill Services

The Candle Of the Lord" will be the
topic Of the Rev. James B. Ely at the
Lemon Hill Associations meeting for
strangers and nonchurch-goers In the Gar
rick Theatre tomorrow night, Another
fins musical program has been prepared
for tomorrow night. the sOloists including
CathaTlne II. Ripley, soprano; Frank Em-
bick baritone, and r. Nsyin West, cor
netlst The Brass Quartet will render
sacred selections from the entrance bal
oony comm ancing at Z o'clock
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
HOBSON TO BE KEPT BUSY
Many Temperance Addresses Planned
for Congressman

Captain Richard Pearson Iobsou, OF
Merrnac fame, who is in Philadelphia
to ire the first gun in the Anti-Saloon
Leagues campaign to elect dry Assem-
blymen to the next Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture. will have Il busy time during the re-
maindcr of his stay here.
Tonight at 7:t5 o'clock he will speak
in the Methodist Episcopal Church, West
Chester, the Rev. DR.. Homer W. Tope.
district superintendent of tn Anti-Saloon
League having arranged for this one out
side meeting as well as the many in
Philadelphia
His schedule for tomorrow in this city
is as follows: Mount Airy Presbyterian
Church, II a. m; st. Andrews Methodist
Church, $50 p. m; Fletcher Methodist
Church. ( p. m, and the Second Presby-
terrain Church, Germantown. at S p. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
William III. Morris

William H. Morris, a tipstaff in Com
mon Pleas Court No. 4, died last night
at his home, sos Diamond street. Mr..
Morris. who was active in goth Ward
politics for many years, was protege of
Dave" Lane. Prior to his court appoint
ment 10 years ago, Mr.. Morris was en-
gagged in the grocery business at 1lth
and oxford streets. lie died of a COM
pliCation of diseases.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
OBITUARIES
FREDERICK c. DECK
Manager of Schmidt Brewing Com
pany and Famed for His Devo-
tion to Athletic Sports

Frederick c. Dieck, manager of the
Schmidt Brewing Company. member of
many clubs, famous baseball and foot
ball fan. and known all over the city for
his smile, which was as big as he was
around. died suddenly this morning al
the home OF his sister Mrs Charles Is-
Tael, OF lSS East Durham street Mount
Airy. Mr. Dieck had been IN the best
of health. except for slight cold. up Ia
yesterday morning, when he was found
unconscious IN his bed Physicians said
an abseess had been formed in his ear.
He scarcely regained CONSEQUENCES an
day yesterday, and died with the exact
cause Of his sudden collapse unknown
Details Of the funeral have not vel
been arranged by the family.
Air. Dlech.Was son q the late Hermns
plefk. famQas editor q The German Dem
oKf4t he IS survives By ia sister aIrs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
NOVEL SHOW ATTRACTS
winter Carnival" in Ksnsington
Church Draws Big Crowds

Thousands of Kensngtonians are being
attracted to the Winter Carnival" in the
Union Tabernacle Church, Coral and
York streets. The carnival closes tonight
with a musical program,
The proceeds are to be used in the pur-
chase OF uniforms for "Class Six Band,
musical organization which has many
friends in the northeast.
The music furnished by several vocal
lists and "A number of organizations in
kensington proved a delightful attrac-
tion. Last night an address was made
by A. J. Drexel Biddle, leader OF the
DreXel Biddle Bible Classes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Howard Davis

BORDENTOWN, n. j., Feb 5.-How-
ard Davis, proprietor Of the Bordentown
House, died last night aged 36 years. He
was a grandson of the late Colonel Levi
Davis, who had previously owned and
kept the hotel Mr.. Davis mother died
six weeks ago He leaves a widow and
two little daughters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
sTOUGH HERE MONDAY
Evangelist VIII Speak in West Phila-
delphia Before Brotherhood Union

Elaborate plans are being made for the
visit TO this city on Monday of DIR. Henry
Slough, the evangelist, who has been
making things lively for Satan in At
lantic City for several weeks.
He is to speak under the auspices of
the Brotherhood Union of the Brother
hood OF Andrew and Philip In the Bethany
Temple Presbyterian Church. SD and
Spruce streets, on Monday evening, and
special music Of the real revival kind
will be given by Clark and Aekley
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Acquitted Of Murder Charge

GETTFSBURG, Pa. Feb 8 After
Eflal lzstins almost two weeks. The jury
ia the case of Oliver Sharrah charged
Hlth The murder Of Peter T. Dearborn
e. iha night u October 3, last nlsae
efaueHt in 3 verdict Of not guilty Nhile
tHe uz.o .oneI did noe DENY that lie shos
faai1 thc defence eas made that the
4a lh4f - sed-defeDse and that
zs a protecting iae henol q bis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Clerks Defy Carranza and Strike

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 5,--Defying orders
Of the carranza authorities. the union
81 clerks has called a strike "a Mexico
city A. result e of the union Leaders.
1noat 81 them 4 " ~ aglfatora we're 4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
RELIGIOUS BREYITIES

The preacher at the service Of the
Christian Association of Bryn Mawr Col.
lege tomorrow evening will be the Rev.
DR.. Hugh Bickhead, of Baltimore
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Norris Square Bible Class Grows

NUIIIb bVuHIV I9IUIV NIuH1 NIUWb
Glass In the Norris Square United Pres
byterian Church has increased so rap
idly that the organization Is 10 be di-
yided. One section OF the class, which
will be made up of the older men. will
be under the instruction OF William
Black DIR. c. Apple will have charge OF
the younger men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Methodist Episcopal


wayne ave, ana Queen lane,
GLADSTONE HOLM, ATinists,
10 ;i3-Hoiy Communion.
I;45-" "DEMETRlUS THE STTVERslt,
held In this. church every evening np,, " \
except, Monday and Saturday. PresrS,,
participating pastors. Large cb6rss \
and special soloists. Cordial welcOns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

The Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting OF the
SoeIety Of Friends WIN be held Tuesday start
ing at l0::U OcoCR. on SecOnd-day. the
9TH, at 80 p. M. the meeting Of ministers
and elders will take place
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

Bids have been asked by the Third United
Presbyterian Church for structure to
be erected at 18th street and Wyoming avenue
gchOgi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
IN MEMORIAM

HOOKEY.--In loving remembrance of our
dear mother. LOUISE " HOCKEY. who
died FebruaiN D. 1NlI. FAMlIaN. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
RACE METHODIST EPIsCOPAI cHr,

Broad and Master sts.
w. GRAY. JONES. Minister.
a. .. Michencr. ChoirIhaster.
1880 a. m.-Holy Communion.
$50 p. Morgan Recital. preachlny 1
Minister. Subject "A DEVILS praS.,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

The Rev: William Graham. formerly an
elder in Bethany Church. and recently or
dained TO the ministry, has been extended a
call to become pastor Of the Chambers Church.
one of the Eethany collegiate churches. He
will succeed the Rev. Ernest c. Bartlett.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

Selections from Elijah" will hs sung a; the
d, 0'clGcH service tomorrow afternoon in the
walnut street Presbyterian Church by an
augmented choir. under the direction OF Nelson
A. Chesnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
PARK ANENUE CHuRCn

Park avenue and Norris street
REV. ROBERT BAGNELL. d. b. y
ISTER. ~
1O:aO-HOLY COMMUNION.
Anthems by the Park Avenue Quartz
Lewis James Howell. baritone and ar
Fear Ye Not, o Israel" Spicker; "A,
OF the World" Franz. 80 -
T:i5-.'ARE GODS CLAIMS REisn
BLE?'
Anthems: Hast Thou Not Known !,
ger: abide With Me-" Barnby. n
Break Dlvlnor Light" Allitsen
Walters and Mr.. Howell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
New JerusnIem tswedenbOrsl,Dl

CHRISTIAN NON-RESISTANCEv b
subject of the sermon, Sunday mornns
the pastor, the Rev. Charles W. Hsrs
the Church of the New Jerusalem. "a
day School at O:3O. All seats IRE Er
body Is welcome u. ~. u HIt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

HOPE. 33d & Wharton sts.-Minlstef
!, GRAY BOLTON, D, D.. Rev. WIZ
Rev Caldwell will preach: 745, Rtpl
Bolton will preach, Subject, "A Ian
the Pitcher" 4"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

NtltCl4uNS from fIiJdh VIII hp sung az the
Walnut Street Pre;byte-iaq Church by an
A. Chesnutt.
r6ro% PeciS evennE Gs'S4 soEyG E o 3 @ he s fyep BILE 9
cepa Church Of he Redeemer ;,Dth street street
aRGeT the drecion of w wG q ieps 5ne GGsTfs
ana ChoiTmaster.
Mrs, John Il. Scrlbncr will address the Pres
sytegtsn ministers n, Westminster Hail on
irg viii be omen 10 the public.
,b The Rey PE Gor,S 3ShP R,6 ReSys WI preach in
Church, the Rev, Or. Robert Hugh Morris
q The evening a special musical program viii
announced tha; lie will. preach in ST. johns
Eres or6na Ghgh On a &Ba Rr0T1
S9 S9u pyDs ST Ss5s@ Of Sga in The gyeRgF on
Faneies of an Aristocrutic EplscOpate."
d4Ts: rs Pss'Ecs 7s EoTSes % RS95sTtsan S Hale vii
THE Feminist Movement"
Cornelius Lchaqe VIII speak on Labor and
She EgFoPgsn h whr ,r IomgGTrSw afternoon az
the auspices OF the Socialist Literary soeiety.
d ae EsT P RoRs n ha eFFls Fn X
dist Episcopal Church tomorrow morning al
1880 ofIIoSk end in t The evening viii discuss
Gg6e chFiI!pas m \! ygy VIII be be the subject q
Our Redeemer tomorrow evening at o'clock.
Holy ,Commpnon viii be administered in
Il C;raV Iones pastor tSmorToS mc,rnin II1v ftE;
me evening bhe Reyi Mr.. Jones will preach on
!s '' FL re Ff@aa f@ Fl Raks Ha@ % Pa4ue
The, Seat Of Authority in Religion Will be
Esy; Bti GSfl G5s@@sr i5 ? s. Yys stepasns % fs
O'clock
The hey. calvin vi, I.aufer win give the
Christian Endeavor Society Of the Tabsrnacis
Pres6yteFlan ~hureh tomorrow evening al 5
The Rev otto c. Gtomoll, OF ST.. AEatha's
parish at Collingdale. He will reside at the
haTSS Hin & or TN PsseS e fRs ke9 Rely S6Bmn SB5
J. Nolan, assistant az sharon hlll. has been
transferred to ST. Asa'hA's'
The Rev. clifford Hays. recently OF schuyI.
XIII Haven, has been named pastor OF Bethel
syehss ana vim nstaed By 1iS the RsS RssSs'tss b9.
ChsTies r. Wiles vii give me Charge "a msm.
bers and Doctor Delk VIII give the charge 10
A, j. preXel Biddle win give reception 10
Mayor Thomas B. Smith az his residence 9t0I
Walnut street. GA Monday Afternoon a "a
o clock. National Preparedness" viii be dls-
The eighth anniversary Of the mems class
u Holy Trinity, the hrst Drexel Bidde Bibls
class. viii be celebrated tomorrow tnoFnlnr in
the parish house 81 south Goth street 80
A, J. Erexel Bldgie VIII speak this after
noon In the tabernacle Lutheran Church and
10 the evening he vii attend the ''DreXei
aiddle sight in Broadway Methodist Church
The clasEes Of Third Christian Church. under
the leadership of II. j. Bnd j. r. Budqiy 1tii
have eherse ne seFyiees az the Inasm1eh
.; psNiM lgbbern win speak st F.rst
Methodist churth, Aorrisloan. tom1rroW afier-
nooa-
fae gaaee ainneT q iha me1 of 81 Aiban's
fpIEkonsI NhafI D.. fuAhoI0url. VII - k-II
la tnursat ffnIHz. IaiFI4l l1bsoln Isili
NaA - +zsfNl.1s feH FeataA Etuash-
.IaH tzzH e Wal H4eIII -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Presbyterian
CENTRAL NORTH BROAD STREET
EGnNfrRRIAN CITI

PRESBYTERIAN CulR1
Broad and Green streets.
Rev. ROBERT HUGH MORRIS Plsty
1915 a, m.-Sermon by Rev. John 7. RI
2:45 p. m.-Sunday School. Mems 4
Class.
6:iI p. m.-Christian Endcavor
.7:45 p. m.-PrOgram of music. Sssa3
from 'Stabat Mater" Sermon by Dr.. u
on The Mother Stands"
Every one cordially invited.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

The Rev. Or, Robert Bagnel will administer
Holy Communion In the Park Avenue Metho-
dist Episcopal Church tomorrow morning AT
lO:JO O'clock. and Ia the evening will discuss
the question, Are Gods Claims Reasonable"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

Mems Bible Class. 2:3O .. m.
Addressed by the Hon. Richmond Pa
Hohson.
7:I5 p. m.-"The Story Of Methodiin'
Rev. William Powick, d. D., Minists
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

"Gulibe Christiuns" will he the subject of
sermon to he delivered BY the Rev, Dr. A. r.
Barnett In the Reformed Episcopal Church OF
Our RedeemeT tomorrow evening at 5 O'clock,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

Holy Communion will be administered in
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church the Rev.
W, Gray Jones pastor tomorrow morning. In
the evening the Rey, Mr. Jones win preach on
"A Devils Prayer"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

Cornelius Leblanc VIII speak on Labor and
the European War" tomorrow afternoon at
Q o'clock in the BROAD Street Theatre. under
the auspices OF the Socialist Literary Society
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

TABERNACLE 5Oth and Spruce -,v-l
Miller, Jr., i0:i5, 7:45. S. s., 2.So
TEMPLE. h2d and Raee-Rev. A pas-1
NJ. D., 1880 a. m. 2:30 and T:is \
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

SPRING GARDEN NJ. T..
goth and Snrins Garden. N
LINN BOWMAN Minister.
1O:30-Communion.
2:30-Bible School.
:i5-Postponements.
Bertrand Austin. cellist. will ASST
ming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

RENEyoLENF AssoolAtAes'
rHE SALVATION ARalfs lpee,
Philadelphla Headquarters ~ -
Building. 18th and 1latt.. .is ssI
Colonel n. II. hQlz ~
Talanhone Ben. Walnut oiast
rHF totuSrEEas oE AeEAie 8
Hal. z58 ~ nIh 81. M4ft.H
m. aud SGD I "a. H4itHs5
s. chzEss ea1ia4a r a+r~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

Mrs. John n. Scrbncr will address, the Pres
Monday morning on ''M6rmonism. . Ths meet.
Eg viii be omen TO the public.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHE


CHURCH OF THE HOLY AP0sTLN
and Christian sts.-Rev. GEORGE =
BERT TOOP, d. d.. Rector
900 n. m.-fIoly Communion.
1880 a. m.-Holy Communion and seirs
the Rector. ~
2;:l0 p. m Sunday School and Bible "
7:45 D. m.--The fourth Musical serM
the season, the 'Stabst Mater, w, "
will be rendered by the choir. Mr.. y "
Wheeler, Organist and Choirmaste,
Charlotte Tyson. soprano; Mrs. W h11
mezzo-soprano; Mrs. H A, orr, eon.rAil'
Matter, bass; MIR. Roy Hoifmels.el !,
Dr.. Howell S. Zuli"k. tenor VIII As'T ~
choir
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

Mrs, Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale will
address the Society Of Ethical Culture In the
Broad Street Theatre at / u, tomorrow on
THE Feminist Movement"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

HAPPINESS TALK. 1911 Che5,t.hssa. Il e
day evening". Music 1880. faiK
GARET CUTTING IVES All
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

iae fnaAat ainncr q ihe men 81 q Aiban's
rP ss tt7A 9ol99Fe. Wlll hs he'd
aA - fEsfll.as fef feataA ctufeh-
r.za H* g WA QAesii4a.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

The Rev. DR.. John Il, Reeve VIII preach In
the Central North Broad Street Presbyterian
Church, the Rev. DR.. Robert Hugh Norris
pastor tomorrow morning at 10 ~ o'clock.
~ the evening a special musical program Will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

announced tina, lie Will preach In 81 Johns
Protestant EpisGopal Church I'd and Brown
Streets, unlOTrOW morning ON lis Christianity
a Soul or a System" aud In the evening on
The Divine Right OF bishops or Fakes and
Fancies OF AristOCratic EpisCODate." ;"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05

ARTI-sALoON LEAGUE ul .u.s
Captain Richmond T. Hobsqn -"
Mt. Airy Presbyterian Ghurch' ,iclaek
Sunday Morning, Feb. ., AZ II 49,
Fletcher Methodist Church.
54th and Master sts-, q 2. I9n....,sanl1f
Second Presbyterian Chufchi
TulDehoCken and Greene sta-f
Al D. m. c4 slsslrll| Z
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
rADGETT.--of 01Ga upland st.. an, Tehrnl

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., on February /, 1916.
JOHN NJ, REPPARD,, aged 66 years. Rela-
tves and friends also Penna. r.. II. Voluntary
Relief Department, o. r. C., No. i62 and b.
Of r. T., No 100 are invited TO- attend the
the residence OF his son-inlaw, Mr. William
Griffith. 1929 Mantua ave. Interment at
FeTnwood Cemetery. Remains may be viewed
Saturday. from TO 10 D. m. Automobile fu'
neral.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-09

New York.. P. Morgan arrived
from England, where he had aU-
dience with King George. Refused
to discuss report that he-Wi1 handle
big new loan for allies, but said allies
would win war.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-08-01
| Shall Grow Old
oInrsucrirc Wilkinson in The independently

shall grow old when the wild earth is calling
| shall sit quietly at last nor 60
TO race the quickencd winds where rain is
falling
In the woods used to know
Though | still feel the lure of wings that
futter
Across the bayou on the edge Of days
And OF the silver stream where quick fish
scuttcr,
| shall not go, but stay
Yet shall smile, and smiling shall remember
The streams | fordcd and the trout |
caught,
OF the leaf-kindlcd fires of mild November
And the strange peace they brought,
Glory Of earth in her midsummer madness,
Glory of great, grave trees and sunny sea
The swimmers 1.-THE dominion won in glad
ness,
In youth and health set free.
! shall be glad Of sunburn and rough going,
OF WEAKNESS that found a perfect rest
Where our firm mother earth made ready,
showing
Her rough and rugged breast
| shall grow old-but memories strong and
tender
Shall give me JOY while carth's wild song
is sung;
The great glad earth know, in all her spcn-
dor
With her have been young
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-08-01
DOUBTFUL STATES

u ls not 40 long ago that there were
Just four states in the union that
were considered doubtful or doblta-
bic In presidential years They were
Ncw YORK, New Jersey. Connecticut
/ ana Indiana Al the rest uf the
country was either certainly republi-
can or certainly democratic, ana the
only question was as to the size Of
the majority that would be given to
the candidate of the party which pre-
vailed IN the particular states affected.
Gradually but surely we have been
moving away from this condition Of
affairs until the solid south Is the
! only section Of the United states that
BIS not fighting ground for tho two
parties In The campaign this year. The
south Is the greatest loser from the
fact that independence OF political ac.
tion BE- Impossible, or ht least seems
10 be- impossible 10 her people. but
as long ns there Us negro problem 10
be dealt with IN the southern states
ana Oh long a8 the memory of the ciyl
war cndures with the southern poo
pie 1t is assured that that part of the
south which has a large negro popu-
latiou viii be soldly democratic while
political aliEuments and policies re-
MIN ~ .hcy arc n present.
Whom, IN lT9T~ 1lrro- Wr~conslrrI
and California broke away from their
republican moorugs ana gave their
electoral vote for cleveland, the be-
ginning Of "a great Independent move
mont Ia the politics took place. Ia
1896, with the silver question the DOM
naut issue of tho campaign, states
that hitherto had been just az solidly
democratic refused to accept Bryan
and his fallacieR aud went for Mcltiu-
ley Since that time the number oil
doubtful states has been incrcasiug
with zach succeeding election and the
battle ground of presidential politics
has been ever widening unul It en-
braces almost the entire country
The political prognostIcator has ami
unusually difficult task before him
this year The election Of 1912 furn-
ishcs little basis for calculation, fort
10 is Impossible TO say how much Of /
the progressive vote, which was the
determining factor in clccting Wilson. |
can bee delivered" to Hughes. and it|