Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1900 — Page 6

LIKE A BIG STAMPEDE

WESTERN VOTERS ENTHUSIASTIC FOR BRYAN. \ Unmistakable Indication* that the Democrat* Are on the Straight Road to Victory—Tide la Helped Along by Republican Apathy and Disgust. Washington correspondence: “Begins to look like a stampede 1 for our ticket,” remarked a prominent Democrat who dropped into congressional headquarters the other day after a trip through the Middle West. If energy and enthusiasm are auy indication the Democrats are on the road to victory. There never was known a campaign when there was such a clamor for campaign literature. The Democratic congressional committee has applications (for more than 4,000,(XX) documents of various sorts. These applications come directly from the voters. The most frequent request'is, “Semi everything you have on imperialism amT trusts.” The congressional committee is sending out thousands of documents every day, but is unable to keep up with the demand. On the other hand, Mark Hanna and the Republicans are complaining of the apathy of the voters. The campaign fqnd has been gathered. The circus is ready, the feast has been spread, and there are no guests to be entertained. Of course Hanna and his assistants will leave no device untried to arouse Interest and enthusiasm for McKinley, and the Democrats, knowing this, are

—Denver News.

going at the campaign with as much energy and perseverance as though they were leading a forlorn hope Instead of a victorious army of voters. The Democratic campaign handbook will be out in a few days. It devotes considerable space to tjie dangers of Imperialism ami militarism. It has also a chapter on .industrial matters and rails special attention to (he fact that the last Congress, with its clear Republican majority in both houses, did absolutely nothing in the way of labor legislation. The report of the official committee of the American Federation of Labor gives some caustic comment on this point. The Bureau of Statistics looks like an adjunct of the British home office. Its weekly bulletins are devoted to admiring reprints of British opinions In regard to our policy in various directions. Now, it is the report of the Brit ish consul at Havana, which Is quoted to the effect that for the past two years the Cubans have been importing nearly all their food, liquors ami clothing instead of utilizing (lie agriculturlug and manufacturing facilities which the island affords The British consul goes on to say that there has been no large amount of tools, industrial machinery or material for public works introduced, and that the greater amount of the excess importation was covered by the sales of railway rights and cigar factories to British capitalists last year. The report concludes that Cuba is about to pass through a period of groat poverty and cannot expect to recover until It has adopted a policy of cultivating Its lands and raising its own food supplies. This gives an interesting side light or the w illingness of the administration to haul down the flag In (Juba and get out, leaving the natives to their own resources. We took Cuba Impoverished by a long and bitter guerrilla warfare. Our postal frauds and municipal mismanagement of every sort have already drained the Island of revenues. In the Inst two years Cuban revenues have been used by consciencelews carpetbaggers instead of being expended In public Improvements. and the restoration of Industry to Its normal state. McKinley will haul down the flag In Cuba and

leave Its ftnpote. fished and starving natives to the mercy of British capitalists. Verily the hand of the Imperial William has been heavy upon the unfortunate Cubans. The Bureau of Statistics is disseminating this Information from British sources In order to prepare the country for the announcement of general distress in Cuba. Each week brings some new fact which shows that imperialism has been anything but beneficial to our “colonial subjects.” Surgeon General Sternberg reports to the War Department that there are 80,000 lepers in the Philippines, and that bubonic plague is raging in Manila. That Is one side of the question. Here la another: The War Department adnjits a total expenditure of $180,078,000 in carrying on the Philippine wari Our entire exports to the Philippines last year were only a little over two millions and a half, and most of that-con-sisted of supplies for our army. Obviously the Republican contention of commercial advantage from holding the islands is not sustained by the facts. At least 45 per cent, of our army Is incapacitated by wounds or disease. The dentil list grows alarmingly. Ute mothers who mourn the loss of their sons in this war will not be comforted by the Republican praise of Imperialism. And in face of all this and in face •of-the danger to our own Jnsthutlons from imperialism the Republicans try to tell us that there is no such issue. The Republicans are not happy in their choice of subjects on which to preach to voters. The Republican handbook contains a statement on pensions which Is intended to soothe the

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G. A. R. by showing that McKinley has allowtal 52 per cent, of all claims, while Cleveland allowed only 31 per cent. The pension roll constitutes an enormous drain on our revenues, and is being Increased by the claimants from the Spanish ami Philippine wars. There is no objection to just and liberal pensions, but many are now on the rolls who have no right there. The G. A. R„ however, is wrathy at Pension Commissioner Evans, and nothing will allay the resentment of this organization except the removal of tlie obnoxious official. McKinley has had his resignation in hand for some time,.but with characteristic hesitancy cannot make up his mind whether or not to accept it. McKinley is sorely nuzzled as to what he shall say in his letter of acceptance. Bryan put the issue of imperialism so it cannot be dodged, and from all over the country comes ringing assertions from those who were Republicans in 1806 that they intend to vote for Bryan this time because he Is against Imperialism, it Is generally recognized that even the fancied danger of disturbance to the financial legislation of the country would be very'much less than the menace of imperialism. The Republicans ate having no success in trying to put 16 to 1 forward as the Issue. The Chinese complications have emphasized the danger of meddling in affairs outsde this continent. Resorting to Desperate Means. It (the Republican national machine) is undertaking by every means to disturb the business of the country, to undermine confidence and to create a state of public sentiment which might, under certain conditions, lead to panic. It Is doing tills without sufficient cause, simply to gain a party advantage and without regard to the consequences which may follow. It is apparently endeavoring to work up a panic, to unsettle finances ami to promote a feeling of distrust which may prove disastrous. This is the Republican policy In 1900— a policy which Involves a wicked disregard of the business Interests of the country-a narrow and selfish policy which would withhold prosperity from the nation unless the Republican party is retained In power. -Baltimore Sun.

HARRISON, HOAR AND REED.

Trio of Eminent Republican* Wholly ' Ont of Sympathy with McKinley. If the average observer were asked to name the three ablest and most respected Republicans now living, whom would he name? William McKinley, Magk Hanna and Theodore Roosevelt! Not if he were honest and thoughtful. Or would lie name Thomas <3. Platt, “Matt” Quay and Henry Cabot Lodge? Undoubtedly, a thoughtful observer would select ex-President Harrison, ex-Speaker Reed, and Senator Hoar of Massachusetts, if called upon to decide. These men, although widely different, are the representatives of the best ability and character in the . Republican party of to-day. General Harrison was bls own man every minute that he occupied the White House. There was no Hanna over him. He himself greatly upon his fellow-citizens as a man of sincerity and force of character. Quite I naturally. General Harrison has little respect for McKinley, for whose administration the ex-President scarcely attempts to conceal his contempt. The other day, talking to an Interviewer, Gen. Harrison said that he “did not think that the Republican party had I pursued the rightful course with regard to the trust question, and thought the ! administration was playing fast and i loose with the people on the matter. He regards the administration, how- ' ever, as having been a wise one for the i most part, but admits that several grievous mistakes have been made in j handling the reins of government." When not talking for publication he I lias damned the present administration • with much fainter praise. He is known

to take no stock in the Philippine and Porto Rico business. Thomas B. Reed, the brilliant exSpeaker, whose equal in mental equipment the McKinley outfit cannot produce, is notoriously out of sympathy with McKinleyism, and left public life rather than be compelled to defend the weak administration for .which he feels so hearty a contempt. Senator Hoar, the “old man eloquent,” is constrained, by affection for the party whose cradle be rocked, to stand by the ticket; but everybody knows that neither Ids heart nor his brain is in the cause. How can McKinleyism, distrusted if not despised by the best minds in the Republican party, expect the support of the people, or -most ridiculous of all appeal for Democratic support on '■patriotic" grounds?—Albany Argus. Intelligence of Democracy. Somebody has brought together a lot of census figures designed to show that the Bryan Democracy is of "a lower order of intelligence, education and law-abiding disposition” than Mr. McKinley’s party. This is not helpful argument for the latter party, nor is It harmless argument for the country. It is calculated to Increase class feeling and provoke party resentment. It did not avail tvhen employed against the Jefferson party in 1800, which then carried the country and held the government continuously for forty years. The rank and tile of the Democracy Is largely tlie same now as In Cleveland’s day, and yet it was then deemed a safe investment for orderly government by very conservative men.—Springfield, Mass., Republican. McKinley’s Vulnerable Record. The confident declaration of administration adherents that the record of William McKinley as President is tha one great absorbing issue of the campaign Is not as frightening In Its effect as it was expected to be. Altogether, the record of President McKinley Is one that the Republicans—or so many of them as stand by the President -will have to defend. The Democrats, under the'lbodershlp of William J. Bryan, are on the aggressive.—Cincinnati Enquirer.

BRYAN ON THE ISSUES.

Respond* to Notification* by Populist* » and Sllverite*. At Topeka, Kan., William jS Bryan was notified by the National Populist Party and /the National Monetary League of his nomination for President of the United States. The notification took place In the capltol grounds. Following the notification speeches Mr? Bryan delivered his speech of acceptance. There was a vast audience present, ahd he was received with tumultuous applause. He spoke in part as follows: In 1800 the Populists united with the Democrats in opposing the trusts,, although the question nt that time'appeared like a cloud scarcely larger than a man’s hand. To-day that cloud well nigh •overspreads the industrial sky. The farmer does not participate in the profits of any trust, blit he sorely feels rhe burden of them all: He is dependent upon the seasons for his income. When he plants his crop he knows not whether it will be blessed with rain or blighted with drouth; he knows not whether wind will blow it down, or hail destroy it, or insect devour it and the price of his crop is as uncertain as the quantity. If a private monopoly can suspend production and fix the price- of raw material as well as the price of the finished product the farmer, powerless to, protect himself when he sells, is plundered when, he purchases. Can any farmer hesitate to rthrow tb« influAnee of his-ballot upon the side of those ‘who desire to protect the public at large from monopolies? The fact that the trusts support the Republican party ought to be sufficient proof that they expect protection from it. The Republican paiqy cannot be relied upon to extinguish the trusts so long as it draws its campaign contribution from their overflowing vaults. Bryan said the prosperity argument of the Republicans will not deceive the farmer, as “he knows that each month of 1000 show)) a larger number of t'aib tires than in the corresponding months oT 1800, and that there is a marked tendency toward a decrease in the output of factories. ' “He knows, also, that discoveries of gold, famine abroad, and war on three continents have not been able to raise the price of farm products as rapidly as trusts and combinations have raised the price of the things which- the farmer buys," Speaking of Senators being elected by direct vote, Bryan said:. I*l f the 1 usiou forces win a.-victory this fall, we shall see this reform accomplished before the next presidential election, and, with its accomplishment, the people will find it easier to secure any remedial legislation which they may desire.” Bryan said when we were engaged in a contest which was to determine whether we should have one republic or two, questions of finance were lost sight of. He continued: "To-day we are engaged in a controversy which will determine whether we are to have a republic in which the government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed or an empire in which brute force is the only recognized source of |w>wer. It is not strange that the Populists should oppose militarism and imperialism, for both are antagonistic to the principles which Populists apply to other questions. “In the presence of such an rssjre as militarism it is impossible that any Populist should hesitate as to his duty. The policy contemplated by the Republicans nullifies every principle set forth in the declaration of independence. "Our opponents say that the world would laugh at us if we should give independence to the Filipinos. Yes, kings would laugh, aristocrats would laugh, and those would laugh who deny the inalienable rights of men and despise the humbler folks who ‘along the cool sequestered vale of life keep the noiseless tenor of their way:’ but let this nation stand erect and spurning the bribes of wealth and power, show that there is a reality in the principles which wo pro* fess; let it show that there is a difference between a republic and a monarchy and the oppressed in every land will see in our flag the hope of their own deliverance • and. whether they are bleeding upon the battlefield or groaning heneath a tyrant’s lash, will raise their eyes toward heaven and breathe a fervent prayer for the safety of our republic.”

Printing in the Dark

Sulphate of quinine has some very curious properties, one of them being its power to impress an image of itself on a sheet of sensitive paper in tlie dark. If a design be drawn oh a sheet of paper with sulphate of quinine, exposed for a few minutes to the sun. then placed on a sheet of sensitive paper. put in a book, and left for a few hours, a perfect image of the drawing will be found impressed on the sheet of paper. Writing may be copied on sensitive paper in this way, but it must be reversed or the writing will be reversed on the sensitive paper,—Harper’s Round 'Table.

Not of Public Interest.

. An Englishman of somewhat choleric disposition was making inquiries at the War Office about a relative in South Africa. Annoyed at the inability of the officials to give him any tidings, he begun to charge them with wilfully keeping back intelligence. In the midst of his expostulations a telegram was handed in, and he immediately asked the official If it concerned South Africa. The official replied affirmatively. but said it was not' of public Interest. Thereupon the old gentleman alternately raved and pleaded, till at last to <inlet him, the official consented as a great favor to show him the wire. It read ns follows: "More nose-bags wanted at the front.”

Doing Fancy Work at Home.

"They say that Mrs. Grimily does a great deal of fancy work." "I should say she did. When she can find nothing else to do she rutiles her husband's temper.”—Detroit Free Press.

Easy Method of Distinguishing.

"With all the men tn evening dress, how are you going to tell the guests from the servants?” "Well, the guests are polite to the ho». taM.**—Detroit Journal.

Spotless Town and Its People.

THE MAYOR of SPOTLESS TOWN

This is the Mayor of Spotless Town, The brightest man for miles around. The shining light of wisdom can Reflect from such a polished man, And so he says to high and low: “The brightest use SAPOLIO.”

THE BUTCHER SPOTLESS TOWN

This is the Butcher of Spotless Town, His tools are bright as his renown. To leave them stained were indiscreet, For folks would then abstain from meat, And so he brightens his trade, you know, By polishing with SAPOLIO.

THE MAID of SPOTLESS TOWN

This is the Maid of fair renown Who scrubs the floors of Spotless Town. To find a speck when she is through Would take a pair of specs or two. And her employment isn’t slow, For she employs SAPOLIO.

The Maid and the Handkerchief.

A touching and poetical custom prevails tn the Welsh-Tyrol, says the London News. When a young maiden is about to be married. Immediately before she steps across the threshold of her old home, on her way to the church, her mother solemnly gives her a new pocket-handkerchief. The bride holds It in her hand throughout the marriage ceremony, using it to wipe away her tears. So soon as the marriage festivities are ended the young wife lays the handkerchief aside in her linen closet, and there it remains as long as she lives.Nothing would Induce a Tyrolese wife to use this sacred handkerchief. It may be half a Cbnturj or longer before it Is taken from its place to fulfill the second and last part of its mission. When the wife dies, perhaps a gray old grandmother, the loving hands of the next of kin place the bridal handkerchief over the face of the dead and it is buried with her in the grave.

The Douglas Shoe.

The best advertised and consequently the best known shoe in the world to-day is undoubtedly made by the W. L. Douglas Shoe Co. of Brockton, Mass. The one idea of this company has always been to sell a shoe for $3.50 which equals in every way the $5 shoes of any other concern. They are able to do this on account of there being no middle man’s profit, as the goods are sold direct from the factory to the wearer. In sixty of the principal cities of the country they have their own retail stores. The goods are made in nil sizes and widths, and few shoes equal them for style and durability. The factory at Brockton employs over 1,100 hands, and all labor troubles are settled by the State Board of Arbitration. Nothing but union labor Is employed, and pay about the best average wages of any shoe workers in the United States. The factory pay roll amounts to $17,435 per week. This company makes shoes for men only, and it is their proud boast' that over one million men Wear them.—Denver (Colo.) Post.

Americans Great Coffee Drinkers.

More coffee Is used in the United States than In any other country, the annual consumption being not far from 450,000,000 pounds, for which American Importers pay about $1)0.000,000 to the growers. The prodigal’s greatest difficulty Is to sober up and settle down at the same time. •>

THE COOK of SPOT LESS TOWN

The Cock of Spotless Town you see Who takes the cake, as you’ll agree. She holds II in her fingers now. It Isn’t light—but anjhow 'Twill lighten her domestic woe— A cake of plain SAPOLIO.

THE POLICEMAN of SPOTLESS TOWN

This briiliant man walks up and down Upon the streets of Spotless Town. The glitter of his shining star Arrests attention from afar. It lights the beat and goes to show That naught can beat SAPOLIO.

THE DOCTOR of SPOTLESS TOWN

This lean M D. is Doctor Brown, Who fares but ill in Spotless Town. The town is so confounded dean It is no wonder he is lean. He’s lost all patients now, you know. Because they use SAPOLIO.

Oldest Piece of Wrought Iron.

The oldest piece of wrought iron ip existence is believed to be a roughlyfashioned sickle-blade found by Belzoni in Karnac, near Thebes. It was imbedded in mortar under the base of the Sphinx, and on that account is known as "the sickle of the Sphinx.” It-1s now in the Britisli Museum, and is believed to be nearly 4,000 years old.

Gold Medal Awarded WalterBaker & Co.

Faris, Aug. 20.—The judges at the Paris Exposition have ’just awarded a gold medal to Walter Baker A Co. Ltd., Dorchester, Mass., U. S. A., for their preparations of cocoa and chocolate. This famous company, now the largest manufacturers of cocoa and chocolate in the world, have received the highest awards from the great international and other expositions in Europe and America. This is the third award from u Paris exposition.

Crowded with Business.

“Dora your father seem depressed and restless without occupation in his declining days?” "Without occupation? Why, he has a camera and takes pictures of baby from morning till night.”—Detroit Free Press.

Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. AH who try it like it. GRAIN-0 has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, bqt it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. % the price of coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.

His Intentions Were Good.

“I believe you discovered America, Columbus,” said Ferdinand. .“Yes," replied the shade of the great explorer. "But I had no reason to believe that I was running across such a white elephant.”—Philadelphia NorthAmerican.

Rare, but Precious.

“What la your idea of an Intellectual woman ?” “One who can say good-by to a friend without bolding tlie screen door oi>en twenty mlnutes.”-Ohieago Record. People perceive an odor because small particles of matter are detached: from the odorous body and conveyed by the air to the nerves of the nose.