Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 22, 1908, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY ?IBHEER PUBLISHED NVERY AFTEHRNOON, BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J."PRYOR. Watered in the postofice at Bemidji: Minn., a8 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM J THEY HAVE NOT CHANGED. Many significant hints of the attitude of the business community toward Mr. Bryan are coming to light as the cam- paign draws toward its close. Not the least significant of these is the an- nouncement that two men of standing, named by the Bryan organization in Massachusetts as presidential electors, have notified the Democratic state eommittee that they would not be able In any case to serve as Bryan electors because they are for Taft. It must be rather demoralizing to a party to find the men whom it has chosen as its special representatives and trustees opposed to its leading candidate, but the poor, battered, shop worn, bedrag- gled, maundering Bryan organization— if organiation it can be called—is like- ly to encounter a good many such sur- prises between now and election day. Bryanites have boasted a solitary conversion here and there from the ranks of the gold Democrats who op- posed Bryan when he made free silver the paramount issue in 1906. ‘From careful analysls, however, it will be found that the list of such conversions is made up chiefly of men who were actlve in party politics and desired again to have a hand in party control. This is no reflection on them, for some of them are undoubtedly actuated by the hope that they can bring the or- ganization which they loved in the days of Tilden and Cleveland back to sanity and safety. Probably no one recognizes better than these men that the most effective aid to their labors will be another crushing defeat of Bryan and Bryanism. The field might then be clear for the organization of a Democratic party capable of self re- spect and of adherence to its best tra- ditions. A large class of these men are ‘well represented by the distinguished international lawyer and author, John R. Dos Passos, who says in a public letter: “I am a Democraf. I expect to cast my vote for Mr. Taft. The primary motive is that there is no Democratic party in existence. Since Mr. Bryan has controlled the organization the spirit, the elan, of the Democratic party has disappeared.” Mr. Bryan has tried with all his craft to put to sleep the alarm of busi- ness men by his attitude in the pres- ent campaign. He has maintained the sllence of the grave, even on the plank of the Denver platform which declares for further issues of government pa- per. Thus far, however, wild horses have not been able to draw from him @ distinct repudiation of free silver nor a straightforward promise that he ‘would use his discretion to the best of his ability in maihtaining public credit in time of stress. This is one of the vital issues of the campaign, much as Mr., Bryan would like to have it ob- scured and forgotten. No wonder that the residence wards of Chicago, the homes of the substantial business men of the city, show a tremendous regis- tration. Quiet though they have been thus far, the business men of the country are evidently prepared to put a quietus on Bryan which ought to be final and conclusive and permit sane Democrats to reorganize .their party ‘upon a basis which will appeal to those who gave it character in days gone by. CAUSTIC COMMENT. (A. G. Rutledge.] By the way, has this pleasant weather inspired you to early Christ- mas shoppin? After which and delightfully pat, will come the President’s annual appeal to us to be thankful. Ere long will arise to confront us the seasonable announcement that “turkeys will roast high this year.” Likewise shall we be assured that the cranberry crop is a failure and that apples will be unusually scarce. The legality of whisky warrants as cash is troubling Oklahoma. The question should be submitted to the bar. The study of aeronauticsis to be added to the curriculum of Columbia University. The crowning achiev- ment of higher education this. Secretary Garfields’s son has been suspended from the Taft School for hazing. He will enter the cabinet for a private session with his father. Prouy Bl.lek. "Wlmt do you know of the character of this man?” was asked of a witness at a police court the other day. “What do I know of his character? I know it“to be unbleachable, your honor,” he replied, ‘with much em- phasis. ’ i Very Like a Bull. i Congressman Seedgraft was . very green when he first came to congress. |He began his maiden speech thus: “Mr. Speaker, 1 cannot sit still here d keep silence without rl.slng and g a few words.” TAFT THE BUILDER 'lll Directing Hand Has Insured Success of the Mammoth Project. Ralved Wagen of Isthmian Laborers By Longevity Order While War - Secretary. e The Panama Oanal is one of the greatest achieveients of any Repub- llcan administration. As Secretary of War, Hon. Willlam H. Taft personally assumed the respon- sibllity of inaugurating the work and systematically shaping up the practical operations until a degree of efficiency has been reached that may well as- tonish the nations of the earth. Mr. Taft has applied to this world project and history making enterprise those same qualities of careful,thought- ful investigation, penetrating judgment and absolutely fair deallng, which have made him so signally successful in the performance of all those duties of state which. have brought him to the high eminence he now occupies as one of our greatest living Americans. Must Know Personally. Like the Philippine project and other great work laid upon him, he has studied the situation at Panama at close range and trusted to no second bhand information with which to in- sure his success. There has been about ninety million dollars expended on the work to date and Mr. Taft has had to approve every dollar of this expend!- ture. He has not been satisfled with & single visit to the isthmus, but has made the long journmey every year so that he might direct the work more economically. The result is that he has changed the situation there from an in- hospitable region to a locality where ‘Americans can live in healthful se- curity without the fear of plagues or dread of contagious diseases. The rate of mortality on the isthmus is about the same as it is In our American citles. Stages of the Work. ‘Work on the canal has passed through two stages, those of.planning and preparation. It is now in the third and final stage, that of construction. Both of the earlier stages required the presence of a large working force, necessarily quartered in temporary and make shift accommodations. Because of these conditions, inevitable at the outset, early critics of the enterprise mistook the initial and temporary out- fit for permanent equipment. Throughtful About Labor. Mr. Taft's chief concern has been the proper care of the laboring man on the isthmus. Under his patient and ap- proved methods the terrible mcourge of yellow fever, against which the French struggled in vain, the filthy and pest breeding state of the principal Panamanian towns, the rough labor camps, and other pioneer hardships of the two first eras, have been eliminated. He has aocomplished these things through the activity of the Department of Sanitation, the Department of Mu- nicipal Engineering and the Bullding Department. To-day we find yellow fover driven from the Iisthmus, the deadly stegomyla mosquito thus rea- dered innocuous, malaria and pneu- monia greatly reduced and a high average of health prevailing. Mammoth Constructiom Prejeot.- President Roosevelt appointed a spe- elal commission to examine the Isth- mian situation last spring, and it re- ported Aug. 6, 1908. According to this special report there were at work at the Isthmus April 80, 1908, 26,118 men for the Isthmian Canal Commiesion and 7,075 at work for the Panama rallroad, a total of 83,108 men all told. Housing this Industrial army in quick time, with due attention to sanitation and hygiene, was a problem which would have been beyond most men. But Mr. Taft did it successtully. To keep the machinery and tools im condition, three large machine and re- pair shops, two shipyards and numer- ous warehouses are maintalned. When we recall that this enormous plant is operated at a distance of 1,382 miles from its nearest base of supply, New Orleans, and 1,975 miles from its main base of supply, New York, we can es- timate with more justice and accuracy the magnitude and complications of the undertaking Mr. Taft has conducted mo well. Werkingmen Appreciate Taft, He has succeeded in impressing labor on the Isthmus with his kindly inter- eat in its behalf. On this point the spe- clal commission’s report says: “From the outset we were strongly impressed by the mpirit of good will and loyalty of the employes * * * The general sentiment of the workers was expressed in the words of a mechanic, in one of the conferences which we held with representatives of different trades. Sald he: ‘We want it understoodthat we are American citizens and that we are proud to have a share iIn this great work. We believe the government is treating us right, and we are as much interested to see this thing a success as anyone’ This spirit of loyalty and interest in the work was evidenced on many occasions and should be account- ed as an asset of the highest value to the government in the accomplishment of 1ts colossal task.” Taft Raises W: On May 1, 1807, as Secretary of War, M. Taft issued a longevity order mak- ing liberal and appreciate increase in the wages of various classes of work- men, as follows: “All employes not native to the trop- fes who occupy the positions herelm designated shall be granted the follow- ing increases in pay for length of con- tinuous service on the Isthmus: Five per cent of the basic or class rate for the second year, with acoumulative ad- dition of three per cent of the basis rate for each subsequent year; pro- vided, however, that such cumulative increase shall not exceed a total of 95¢ of_the basic ratet .. = tu other words, M. faft made Porsible for every American laborer on the Isthmus, by remaining there and:| working, to increase his wages 25 pe cent and at the same time have a per- manent position. These men also ‘get four weeks' vacation -with pay, every year and Mr. Taft-fayors making the vacatlon slx weeks with pay, Change Would Be Disastrous. In the performance of this work the United States is under the scrutiny of the entire world, especially of our neighbors in Central and South Amer- ica, before whom we must make geod our profession of high social and fn- dustrial ideals. It would be a national calamity to jeopardize the present lib- eral progressive policy that is so suc- cesstully constructing the Panama Ca- nal. Mr. Taft is the one man to con- tinue this great work to the end. COUNTRY NEEDS A REPUBLICAN CONGRESS. President Roosevelt Points Out Im- portance of Electing Legislators _to Support Taft. 1 President Roosevelt, in & letter to Willlam B. McKinley, chairman of the Republican Congressional Committes, appeals to disinterested citizens to join with the National Republican Commit- tee and the Congressional Committee in a movement to elect Willlam H. Taft as President and a Republican Congress to support him, saying, in part: “It is urgently necessary, from the standpoint of the public interest, to elect Mr. Taft, and a Republican Con- gress which will support him; and they seek election on a platform which spe- cifically pledges the party, alike in its executive and legislative branches, to continue and develop the policles which have been not merely Introduced, but acted upon during these seven years. These policles can be successfully car- ried through only by the hearty co-oper- rtion of the President and the Congress in both its branches, and it is therefore peculiarly important that there should Jobtain such harmony between them. Teo fail to elect Mr. Taft would be a calam- ity to the coumtry; and it would be folly, while electing him, yet at the same time to elect a Congress hostlle to him, a Congress which under the in- fluence of partisan leadership would be certain to thwart and bafie him on every possible occasiom. To elect Mr. Taft, and at the same tinre to elect a Congress pledged to support him, is the only way im which to perpetuate tLe policy of the government as now car- ried on, I feel ¢hat all the aid that can | be given to this policy by every good citizen should be given; for this is far rore than a merely partisan matter.” APPEAL TO LOYAL REPUBLICANS Te Middle West and Rocky Moun- tain States Republicans. You want Mr. Taft and Mr. Sher- man elected and tifey cannot be elected unless the Republican Natlonal Com- mittes has sufficient money to pay the itimate expenses of the campaign. [t costs money to perfect am organisa- tion. It requires money to pay for printing, postage, salaries or stemogra- phers and clerks at headquarters, trav- eling expenses of speakers and numer- ous other details that go to make the campaign end successfully. Congress, as you know, has passed a law making it unlawful for us to solicit money from corporations. We must depend upon the contributions of individual voters. If every Republican in this Western Division would contribute one dollar to the campaign fund,~we will be able to do all the things that the voters want done} we will be able to elect Taft and Sherman. Will you help? If so, please send one dollar to the chairman of your State Finance Committee, whose name appears in the list following, or send it direct to me and you will receive the official receipt of the Republican Na- tional Committee. FRED W. UPHAM, Assistant Treasurer. Contributions may be sent by cheok or money order to any of the following named chairmen of the various State finance committees: Colorado, Whitney Newton, Denver. Idaho, Frank F. Johnson, Wallace. Illinois, Col. Frederick H. 8mith, Pe- oria. . Towa, Hon. Lafayette Young, Des Moines. 2 Kansas, Frank E. Grimes, Topeka. * Michigan, John N. Bagley, Detroit. Missouri, O. L. Whitelaw, 409 North Becond street, St. Louis. Montana, Thomas A. Marlow, Helena. Nebraska, Johm C. Wharton, New York Life building, Omaha. New Mexico, J. W. Reynolds; Santa Te. North Dakots, James A. Buzhanan, Buchanan. Oregon, Dr. H. W. Coe, Portland. Bouth Dakota, O. W. Thompson, Ver- million. ‘Washington, James D. Hoge, Seattle. Or to Fred W. Upham, Assistant Treasurer, 284" Michigan aveans, Chl eago, Illinols. Bryan’s Precinct Republican. At the recent primary election in Ne- braska Lancaster Precinct No. 4, in which 18 located Fairview, the voting precinct of W. J..Bryan, cast thirty-five Republican votes and twenty-six Demo- cratic. The -same predinct last fall cast forty-three Republican votes and thirty-five Democratie, a Democratic loss of slightly more than 1 per cent. When Mr. Bryan lived in town he reg- {stered In Precinct A of the Fifth Ward, a polling plavo which usually could be depended upon to vote about the pro- portion of thres = Republicans to one Democrat. At the time he removed to Fairview he remarked jocularly that he was going to a community where the molitical division was more even, and he hoped ip time so to reform Lancaster No. 4 as to make it veer around to his way of thinking. to take to the stump Bryan will haye 4 take to the woods—Philadelphia !nn Mr, Bryan Tonger refers to ll Roosevelt &3 hu_ imitator, counterpart Mwfl-lt lodo-Dem- - DEM(]NSTHATII]II. Actual 6'erntlon of Postal Savisgs “Banks. in Philippines. Twe Years’ Experiment Indieates " _ the Plan Is Successful. ~ The only postal savings bank sys tem in operation under the American flag is that in the Philippines, where, after two years of experiment, the Institution has been declared a great success. In the report of the Philip- pine commission, just published, the postal savings bank is discussed brief- 1y, in part as follows: “The postal savings bank was first opened in Manila on Oct. 1, 1908. The law provides for three clasies, with limitations as to the:amounts that can be received at any one time in each class. Following the opening of the Manlla office, other postal sav- ings bank offices were opened in vari- ous cities, of different classes, until at the close of the year 235 had been opened, of which 9 were first, 86 were second and 140 were third class. Filipinos Adopting System, “At first the Filipinos did not to ‘any great extent avail themselves of the opportunity of depositing a portion of their receipts in the postal savings bank,anda great bulk of the depositors were Americans and of other nation- alities. As the advantages of this sys- tem have been disseminated through means of schools, government bureaus, private agencies and ethers, the pro- portion of Filipinos is continually in- creasing,” and gives very good promise that the Filipinos will learn to trust their money to the eare of the govern- ment, and welcome the opportunity. _“The accounts opened up to the close of the fiscal® year - numbered 2,676, of which 847 were closed, leav- ing 2,320 still open. The deposits reached the total sum of 786,361.08 pe- sos—an average of 108.21 pesos. With- drawals reached the total amount of 280,469.21 pesos, leaving a mnet deposit of 509,463.31 pesos at the end of the of the operation of the postal savings bank—but by no means the first nine months of operation of the average number of offices, the smaller ones baving been opened from time to time during the year, so that many had not been opened more than a month or two at the time these figures were taken. Encouraging Small Accounts. “The device of issulng postal sav- ings bank stamps has met with some response. The stamps are simply a method by which small amounts can be deposited without the expense of iasuing a book, figuring interest, amd opening an account. “On the whole, the reception accord- | ed_the postal savings bank has been gratifylng, and gives good promise. The investment of the funds is in the hands of a postal savings bank invest- ment board, which carries ‘a certain amount of the funds on deposit, and bas limited power of investment. The law provides thiat 25 per cent of the money held on deposit may be loaned on first-class real estate, under limita- tlons carefully drawn to protect the depositors, and 10 per cent on agrieul- tural lands under still more rigid limi- tations.” PARTY OF PERFORMACE. Republican Organisation Fosters All Policies Tending to Make the Country Great and Prospereus. The Republican is a party of actien. It rests upon what it has done, aad not upon what it possibly may do Im * It has fostered everything ended to make the coumtry great and prosperous. It has moved with the people. It has kept abreast of the times. It has ever stood ready to modify an old policy or to adopt & new one when the business interests of the country have needed the modifica- tion or the change. It has protected American industries. It has protected American labor by stringent immigra- tlon laws. It protected the credit and business stability of the country by prompt declaring in favor of a gold standard, and writing it in the stat- utes. When the time came it prompt- ly selzed upon the time and the op- portunity to begin the speedy construe- tion of the great isthmian camal. It has never hesitated to assume & re- sponsibility. When the cruelties In Ouba threatened the interests of Amer- ica the Republican party resolved to put an end to those cruelties. When trusts sprang up it enacted a law te curb and control those trusts. Whem commerce was at the mercy of the railroads, it provided for & commission to regulate them. When shippers were oppressed by transportation companies it promptly enacted a rate law. It has met every emergendy in wWar or peace, met it in a wise, prudent and states- manlike manner. It is progressive when progressiveness means upbullding. It is conservative when conservatism means the maintenance of peace, order and prosperity. It has been prompt without undue haste. Peacé and pros- perity at home—honor and respect abroad has been, {s now, amd always will be its motto.—Republican National Platform. LABOR IN DEMOURATIO STATES. Goal Miners {n Alabama Subjugated Into Cringing Dependencied. - That there's a “rift within the lute” of the Gompers proposition te deliver the laber vote of thé eountry fo Dem- oeracy is becoming more appareat, m Mr. Bryan and Mr. Gompers are fiscal year—or the first nine montha || “John P. Whits, for six years presideat <ot the Towa United Mine Workers, and now ons of the national ofiosrs of the United Mine Workers’ Asociation, whe investigated mining labor cenditions in ‘the Nouth; Is not so feticent.. In a re- cent 'nMx-l teo ] /Uniop No. 97 ot Albia, Tows, e teld of petsesutions of “laber in Alabama where a copl miners’ strike was ia progress. No is reported as saylag: “The miners of Alabams 1 been subjugated until a majo; -utunyu-nxtl lahering men 61 that State were mercilessly shet dowa for daring to assert their Mghts as American citisens. Ninety-eue members of the Mine Workers’ Assoclation wers thrown inte jail without havisg. coms- mitted any orime ether than becoming members of ‘the erganisation.” Alg- bama is s Btate abselutely wader ose- trel of Bryan Democracy. How Frozen Insects Revive. Bxperiments in reviving frozen in- sects by a naturalist show some sur- prising results. -A large cecropia moth, frozen in the center of a snowball until it was perfectly brittle, revived: in twenty seconds when held near a stove. Several newly hatched io moths revived in a similar manner after belng frozen stiff and then thawed out. Sim- flar experiments with ants, butterfiles and house flies gave the same results. But the naturalist noticed that recent- ly hatched insects resist cold better than older ones. The Organ. Like most important inventions, that of the organ is veiled in mystery. The Invention of the organ has been attrib- uted to Ctesibius, a barber of Alex- andria, about 250 B. O.; also to the celebrated Archimedes, 220 B. O. It is certain that the organ was brought to Europe from the eastern or Greek empire and was applied to religious devotions in churches about A. D, 650, Out of the Hymnbook. A minister, having given out his “no- tices,” was about to read his hymn ‘when he was reminded of one notice he had forgotten. Stopping, he made this announcement, apologizing for his forgetfulness. Then, much to the amusement of his audience, he began to llne out the hymn as follows: “Lord, what a thoughtless wretch am 1?”—Judge’s Library. i 4 To Simplify English, It s the vowels which are the great culty of English pronunciation. e want our vowel sounds standard- éd for us—all the- pronunciations, Efla_ the correct Intonations, set down or us In some intelligible and easfly understood form.—Country Life. How’s This? ‘We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for ny case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known I Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tlons and fln-nclully able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. 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