Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 110, 25 February 1910 — Page 4

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Items Gathered in From Far and Near Dr. Everett and Dr. English. From Washington Star. Thpro difd tho other day a Massachusetts scholar who spent a term in the House sonic fifteen years ago, and Mas the source of ninth pleasure and entertainment to his associates there. This was Dr. William Everett, son of Edward Everett. . Past fifty when he came; "set in his ways," and those ways smacking of anything but politics; not shy or at all dreamy, but of a push and activity wholly unlike the developments of the caucus or the "pull," Dr. Everett never seemed at home in the House. As the son of his father he could of course speak v : and as a man of wide and varied ng he knew much that applied to ;he issues presented for his consideration as a representative. And he was alert iii his way. But an observer found himself "up against" the questions: "How did he get here? Why did he want to come? What could he have hoped to accomplish for his people?" He did not return, and whether he had enjoyed his little experience or not was' not publicly discussed when he retired. Another man of scholarly tastes and attainments who appeared in the House about that time and served several terms, was Thomas Dunn English, who had been a physician, a poet, a playwright and a journalist. . He was in his seventy-fifth year, and represented a New Jersey district. He had seen much, and mingled with many celebrities. He had known Edgar Poo, and did not admire the man. He had written much poetry himself, but was disgusted with fortune for keeping alive out of all of it only a simple ballad, which, as he thought, did not refleet his powers at all. References to him as the author of "Ben Bolt" did not cheer him in the slightest. And) Dr. English also looked strange in his legislative character, and set an observer to wondering why and how he had come. He appeared as much out of place as a butterfly or a humming bird would in a boiler yard. With trained and seasoned politicians thundering and maneuvering around him, he sat at his desk, drummed upon the lid, studied the painted skylight and seemed afar off. He was not an idler, lie looked out for his people and addressed the House when necessary, but in nothing he said or did suggested the gladiator in the bull ring contending for advantage. That Congress should be a lure for uolltieians seeking power and promotion, and for young lawyers and orators seeking advertisement and a chance to exercise themselves before the country, is easily understood. But what that elderly pedagogue or that venerable poet saw in such service is a mystery. Reversing History. From the New York Tribune. That Alabama and South Carolina should be the first two states to ratify the inroim tax amendments to the federal Constitution involves a curious reversal of history. South Carolina was the home of John ('. Calhoun, the foremost champion in the Inited States of state rights and of a strict construction of the federal constitution which should, contract to a minimum the powers granted to the general government. The people of South Carolina followed Calhoun devotedly to the logical conclusion of his teachings. They weare ready to help him "airy through his program of nullification. They yielded only because he yielded, and they were the first to declare renewd allegiance to his principles when they discovered iu that the insti tution of slavery was in danger and took South Carolina out of the Union. Alabama was a state scarcely less ardent than South Carolina in it's devotion to the extreme form of state sovereignty which culminated in secession. Montgomery was the first capital of the Confederacy, and the people of Alabama still doubtless believe that their devotion to the theory of state rights and state sovereignty which the Confederacy represented is unabated. Yet these two states have now ratified an amendment to the federal Constitution which gives the government at Washington a power of direct taxation which it possessed before only in name, plnc the conditions of the grant in the Constitution practically prevented

INTANGIBLE POWER. Politicians of the old school, men versed In the wiles of party organization, are apt to be skeptical of a tendency to let the people do their own thinking. They can not understand for the life of them, how any one, apparently hopeful for the success of a party can admit for an instant, that any design, accomplished act of legislation, any officer or representative of a party can bo otherwise than perfect. Such an admission is in their eyes, blasphemy against the sanctity of the party. Some party organs go to such lenghth, acting on the old principle, that we find one of them remarking on the occasion of Mr. Watson's attack on Beveridge (though not admitting that such a thing was possible): "It cannot be seen how any friend of Mr. Bcveridge can argue that his cause will bo strengthened by working up the idea that his popularity, in someway, is dependent on antagonism within his own party." Beveridgc's popularity is not dependent on his being antagonized by the reactionaries, but the cause of his being attacked is because he would not do the bidding of Aldrich, et al. So the double cross of Watson is to be covered up so that It will not hurt Bcveridge. In the days v hen news was suppressed as too dangerous for the people to know; in tli- days when people were regarded as sheep for political collies to round up: in the days when it was esteemed fatal to tell the whole truth because the people "are easily frightened" such reasoning may be considered valid. This policy may be very successful in other parts of the state, but the. people hereabouts are apt to do their ovn thinking. "How are you going to get the votes the old timer compassionately askSj Wc believe that the situation in the state of New York at present is fairly interesting on this score. The old timers are busy importuning and begging on bended knee that Hughes will again make Uk; race for governor. Why Bec ause the Governor lias neve" been averse to telling the truth and nil ting hard right in his own camp, disregarding all the old line principles of concealment and harmony and favoritism. He is the only man who can save the republican party from defeat in that state. Otherwise the upturned scandals iu the legislature will drag the partydown. Where is the strength of Hughes? He is sincere. He Is unpopular with the politicians. But not with the people. Where is his organization?' Where is his concealment of the misdeeds of his party? Where is his buttered word? Alas, he relies on the honesty of the people. On such a flimsy foundation he is the strongest force in the Republican party in his state, an asset to the national organization.

Beveridge has this same strength. There is no concealment. Tlrerc are no apologies. There is no denying on his part that the agents of certain large Interests are making war on him because he told the truth in the Senate and stuck by it in his vote. That is all he has. The old line man will tell you that the people are sheep and are not to be trusted or told truth. The intangible force is a thing that no man can measure. The admiration of a fighter for a good cause is not a thing to be bought nor a thing to be gained by oily mouthings of lobbyists and agents of special privilege who fight in the dark. The Intangible Power is sincerity.

BEVERIDGE AND THE PARTY. Just at a time when the Cannon regulars in congress would have us believe that they are the fountain head of all the wisdom and truth in the Republican party; that they originate and should originate all the policies of the party; that the people are to furnish the votes to allow them to use their infallible judgment as to what part of the people's wishes may be put into law, it is refreshing to read the conclusion of Senator Beveridge's article on 'Political Parties' in this week's Saturday Evening Post. "I suppose that we have heard more in the last nine months about parties and party solidarity and all that sort of thing than we have heard since the Civil War. Yet, what are parties? Are they not millions of citizens who do the voting? What is party solidarity? Is it not that cohesion of those millions of voters acquired by a righteous execution by their elected representatives in Washington of the principles or policies in which they believe? "Is the party composed of its representatives in Congress, its Senators? No, surely not. That was the old "caucus plan" which proved so unsatisfactory from Washington's day to Jackson's day that the political convention sprang up in the latter period to take the place and correct the evils of the "caucus" system. No, indeed; the party consists of millions of citizens, not of thousands of office-holders. "The latter are the servants, not the masters, of the former. It is for the servant to take orders from the master not the master to take orders from the servant. That is good law yes, and good sense. And is it not good politics, also? Anyhow, it is the only method of party success at the polls that is plain. And it is the only method by which political parties can be made useful to the people and, after all, that is the main thing, the only thing worth while. We have our doubts whether such a point of view will find many supporters in the neighborhood of Messrs. Cannon and Aldrich, but Indiana people who are interested in having some representation of their wishes may agree. Mr. Beveridge writes as he acts.

its exercise in such a manner as to do any sort of justice among different parts of the nation. 7 WINKLES (By Philander Johnson) A Theory. "What is your theory about the usefulness of canals of Mars?" "I don't think." replied the scientist, "that there is any doubt about their being of great value to tho circulation departments of some magazines." The( Literary Fabricator. "How did that story that George Washington couldn't tell a lie get started?" asked the inquisitive youth. "I don't know." replied the irreverent person, "unless he had a press agent that could." Valuable. Don't kill the little birds so gay, Be kind to them I beg Who knows but what one of them may In time produce an egg. Not a Progressive. "Wouldn't a railway increase the population of this village?" asked the enterprising person. "Dunno's it would," replied the native. "It 'ud be a constant temptation to a lot of us inhabitants to get away." Like One Man. "I suppose the people in that convention stood up for you like one man," said the cheery friend. "It looked just about that way," re-

plied Senator Sorghum, "when they came to count the votes in my favor."

February. Groundhog march along do line Proud as he could be; Sent my gal a valentine An' she sent one to me. Oh, you Feb-uary! Busy as kin be! You ain't full measure in yoh days, but you's de mouth foh me! George Washington, he couldn frame A lie, sure as you live. But givin' babies George's name Ain' no preventative. Oh, you Feb'uary! Sunshine an' do snow! We's mighty pleased to see you come an' glad to see you go! The "cost of living" problem does not seem to worry people in the mountains of Tennessee. A report from there declares that "robins are selling at 10 cents a dozen." "Thousands of the robins," the Louisville CourierJournal says, "gather in the cedars to roost, and hunting parties go in the night and capture and kill them in large numbers. One party caught 2. GOO birds in one night. One hunter caught 377 birds in one tree, it is estimated that 130,000 have been killed within the last three weeks. It is great sport and the robins sell for 10 cents a dozen. That is the way in which wild bird life is being protected in some parts of this great country." MASONIC CALENDAR. Friday, February 2o King Solomon's Chapter. No. 4, R. A. M. Work in Mark Master degree.

Call for Republican Committee Is Sent Out Party Chiefs of the State Will Hold an Important Meeting March First Taggart Shows That He Is Still Democratic Czar.

(Palladium Special) Indianapolis, Feb. 23. The republi - can state committee haa been called I together for a meeting on next Tues- i day, March 1, at 2 o'clock p. m., in ! this city. The letters which were sent out by State Chairman Lee merely informs the members that a meeting w ill be held at that time and that Important business will come before the mee'ing. It is believed, however, that probably the most important matter that will come before the committee will be the fixing of the date for holding the state convention. It is not known definitely that this subject will be taken up,- but a man who knows pretty well what is going on said last night that it probably would be. No one seems to have much of an idea as to when the convention will be held. There is a difference of opinion among a good many as to whether the republican state convention should bo held early or late. One view is that an early convention would give the republicans an advantage over the democrats because it would enable them to make first declarations on some things. Favor Late Convention. Others believe that a late convention would be best because it would force the democrats to go on record first on some of the important questions. For instance, those who hold this view say that if the democrats were forced to hold their convention first they would have to do something with the temperance question. Either they would have to make a declaration one way or the other on the subject of temperance legislation or they would have to ignore the question entirely. It is pointed out that if the democrats were to declare in favor of repealing the local option law or substituting some other kind of law for it the republicans would then be able to come to the defense of the temperance principle and rally the temperance support. If on the other hand the democrats should happen to ignore the question entirely and not make any declaration on the subject the republicans would then be in a position to do the same and to declare that the anti-liquor question is settled and out of politics. It is certain that a majority of the rank and file on both sides would be well pleased if the liquor question were kept out of the campaign this year, and leaders on both sides are going to make strenuous efforts to keep it out. but whether they will be able to do so in the face of the constant and persistent agitation that is' going on. Favor Short Campaign. Again, most of the leaders are of the opinion that a short campaign would be better than a long one. It is pointed out that a long campaign means an extra heavy expense on the candidates who are nominated for the state offices. Wrhen a campaign is stretched out into many months, as has been done in some years In the past, people get tired of it and after a while they lose interest. A short, sharp and snappy campaign, it is declared, would keep interest at its hight and would produce as good if not better results than a long campaign. Ail of these considerations will be prepented to the state committee when it meets for the purpose of setting a date for the state convention. The sub-committee of , the state com mittee which was appointed to re vise the rules governing the election of delegates to the state convention meets here this afternoon to frame up a report which will be made to the state committee at the meeting next Tuesday. One of the members of the sub-committee who arrived last night said that few changes would be made in the rules. An Important Change. The most important of all of the changes would be the one which will require every county in the state to elect its delegates to the state convention on the same day instead of on different days, as has been the custom heretofore. It was pointed out at a-former meeting of the committee that when the counties are allowed to elect delegates on separate days, it affords an opportunity for a lot of log rolling at the primaries by friends and supporters of some of the candidates. It is said that in the past representatives of some of the candidates have gone from county to county on primary days and rooted and electioneered for their favorites, and that in many instances it has resulted in bad feeling. It is argued that the newplan will avoid anything of this kind Like Old Friends The Longer You Know Them, Better You Like Them. the Doan's Kidney Pills never fail you. ! Richmond people know this. I Read this Richmond case. Read how Doan's stood the test For Many years. 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I this year and place-all candidates on

ian equal footing. Taggart in Charge. It is plain to be teen from the list of names of those democrats who have been appointed by Democratic State Chairman Jackson to help him manage the coming campaign, that Tom Taggart is to be in full charge, foot, horse and dragoon. And another thing that is as plain as can be. Is that Indianapolis is not going to cut much figure in the management of the campaign, ex-

cept that William F. Moore, of this has never before been connected with city, one of Taggart's right hand lieu- the state organization, tenants is secretary of the committee. ' the R, Thi Not a Marlon county man was appoint-1 . . . ed on the campaign committee nor on I Jhe cuve committee is the real the executive committee. It is true I th,ne in the management of a camthat John W. Kern and Joseph E. Bell. paign- 11 is the select few that does of this city, were appointed members thlngs- The stale committee as a of the advisory committee, but the ad- j ho,e carr,s th lor that tomes visorv committee will have miirhtv lit- i froi th? outward appearance of man

tle say so about about how the campaign tn. Anyone can guess how &art w ill allow Kern to say shall be ru imiffl I ilFITiirt Will Q nw 1. t - CUV

as to how the camoaien shall mn.i"'! executive committee mat win ao

ducted. But the appointments made by Chairman Jackson yesterday, afford some interesting study. Reginald H. Sulli -

vau of this city, is treasurer of the Members of this committee will be committee, a job that does not carry privileged to make suggestions and ofruueh responsibility. Sullivan is a ter advice, but that is about all. The Taggart man from up the creek. He following are the members: G. V. was one of the most active hustlers for Menzies, of Mt. Vernon; V. D. JameCharles E. Clark, the Taggart man son. Sullivan; Joseph H. Shea, Seywho ran for the nomination for May-' mour, who managed Senator Shively's or last summer and who was snowed campaign and who will himself be a

under by an overwhelming vote. Campaign Committee. The campaign committee, which will have much to do with managing the campaign, is composed of Samuel M. Ralston, of Tehannn- Andrew A Art.

ams. of Columbia Citv; W. H. O'Brien the Pa1 undoubtedly be eagof Lawrenceburg; w! H. Vollmer. of rly Sfmht b" Taggart; John E. Lamb Vincennnes; and Edward M. Tuhev, of of Terre Haute. who also wiU be P Muncie. i mitted of offer suggestions; Charles

Ralston. it will be remembered, was the Taggart candidate for the nomination for governor In 1908 and was defeated by Thomas R. Marshall only when Taggart ordered him to withdraw his name and throw his support Marshall in nr.r Hoft . Vrt to defeat L. Ert Slack of Franklin. Adams is probably the closest friend Governor Marshall has. They were neighbors at Columbia City and were confidants of each other. Governor Marshall thinks more of the advice of Adams on almost every proposition than that of any other living man. So Marshall will have a friend at court; at least, and ought to be in a position to know what is going on during the campaign. A Taggart Follower. O'Brien is another Taggart follower of the most loyal type. He was state chairman for several years, always elected by the Taggart element, and when Taggart was national chairman, O'Brien was treasurer of the Democratic national committee. He is a banker at Lawrenceburg. Vollmen was talked of for awhile for state chairman, but his name was not presented to the committee. He is said to be a good politician. He was the chairman of the organization of the wets during the local option campaign in Knox county and so successful was he in that campaign that the county voted wet and saved all of the saloons in Vincennes. Tuhey is a liberal. Jackson appointed the following as members of the executive committee: Jackson, himself, is chairman; Fabe Gwlnn, of Shoals, vice chairman of the 6tate committee; Peter Foley, of Terre Haute; Edward G. Hoffman of Fort Wayne, and George Beebee, of Anderson. Gwinn Is Untried. Gwinn is a new and untried quantity in state politics, but it is assumed that he is satisfactory to Taggart or he could not have been elected vice chairman of the state committee. Everybody knows the liberal tendencies of Foley, who is very close to Crawford Fairbanks, the Terre Haute brewer, and to John E. Lamb. Foley's name was mentioned prominently for state chairman, but he finally decided not to be a candidate, floffman is a follower of Steve Fleming, the Fort Wayne brewer and president of the Association of Indiana Brewers. He was a candidate for United States Senator last winter, but only received a There lis j oy Rest Cheer Warmth Comfort Pleasure Happiness Cordiality Contentment Satisfaction ratability ri e juvenesce n c e In Every Load of Fuel We Sell Telephone Your Order For Coal Wood Coke MATHER BROS.

fw votes. His selection as a member of the executive committee will, of course, put Fleming in close touch

with everything that is going on and ! For an early breakfast, take home undoubtedly Fleming's Influence will Mrs. Austin's pancake flour. Ready be felt in the management of the cam-; in a minute, paign. This, however, win probably 1 . not do the Democrats much harm, fori .The library at Hamilton college has everybody that knows anything about '. recently received a valuable addition politics in Indiana knows that Flem- in the form of a rare collection of voting is one of the cleverest politicians umes on mathematics and science.

! in the state. George Beebee is promi inent in Eighth district politics, but ! inS a campaign, but after all it is thc executive committee that counts., So the importance of having men on things satisfactorily to the leader Is apparent. Chairman Jackson also appointed ; 'hat is called an advisory committee. candidate for either the senatorship or the nomination for Governor; L. Ert Slack. Franklin, who ran against the Taggart candidate for Governor and against Shively for Senator, and whose advice in the management of Beck, of Kicbmond; Joseph E. Bell Ind- ; ianapolis, attorney for Crawford Fair banks; John W. Kern, Indianapolis, whose advice will bo cordially welcorned because of the political love to!'T ' , -"-uwti.. oiumuu, uuc ui lun iirnu est Democrats in Indiana; Will JohnffiVSiRj "sir FASHION has decreed that the white pleated shirt is to be worn extensively this season. Have just received a large shipment of white pleats which combine beauty and quality. These goods are from the well known factories of Cluett, Peabody & Co., makers of Arrow Collars, and Wilson Brothers of Chicago. $1.50-S1.00 "IN THE WEST'COrr" 2 Automatic Pboocs 11SS-11S

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