The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, August 11, 1904, Page 2

WILD ENTHUSIASM FOR SENATOR DAVIS. sear ita ists Ancona seh eta Pe nee a tI Home State Democrats Call .. Condidate “Gladstone of : West Virginia.” Parkersburg, W. Va., Aug. 4.~ The West Virginia Democratic state convention is deadlocked on the question of_negro disfranchisement. The entire southern end of the state is solid for a declaration in the plat- form in tavor of white supremacy and the disfranchisement of the ne- gro. Their representatives are de- man ling it and Senator Henry G. Davis fs opposing it. C. Wood Datley, close friend, coun- seler and business partner of Mr. Davis, is chairman of the committee on resolutions and it is probable that Mr. Davis’ wishes will be de- ferred to by the committee, which may compromiee by a mild declara- tion along the line of white suprem- acy. Mr. Davis was given the greatest ovation ever received by any one in a Democratic convention in West Virginia when he appeared before the convention, For a quarter of an hour such a storm of applause was kept up that not a word could be heard. Flags, banners, parasols and handkerchiefs were waved and continuous cheers from 5000 throats was kept up till everybody was ex- hausted. The mention of his name in the speech of Chairman John T, McGraw was followed by a similar scene, and it is plain that “the grand old man—the Gladstone of West Virginia,” as he was called by Mr. McGraw, is the idol of tho West Vir- ginia Democracy. As Mr. Davis was concluding some one yelled: “Hurrah for a white man’s party,” when Mr. Davis re- plied: “I certainly agree with you on that proposition,” Open Secret of Walbridge Day St, Louie Republic. * Mr. Cyrus P. Walbridge was mayor of St. Louis from 1893 to 1897. Corruption flourished during his term. It throve and grew vigorous and bold. It showed itself in the open, There were cries from the people for investigations and prose- eutions, The Globe may be accepted as a reliable authority on the conditions of those days. In the laspyenr of Mr. Walbridge’s term the public charge * was made that ‘no kind of munici- pal legislation can be procured except by bribery.” Commenting on this charge the Globe admitted editorially on March 24, 1896: “It ia an open secret that fran- chises of all kinds are obtained by bribery, and there is reason to be- lieve 'that the fellows with itching palms do not confine their dishon- esty to that or any other particular class of ordinances. When bille are introduced they are closely scanned to see if they offer any chance for the levying of tribute, and those which seem to present such an opportunity are “held up” until acertain amount of money is paid for their This is not #'matter of idle assertion or malicious surmise, but of common understanding; andthe victimes sub- mit to the robbery ‘because that ie the only'way in which they can secure what they want.” Corruption whe’ ‘an’ open secret. The “combine” which. existed during Mr. Walbriige’s.term did) business with the highest bidder. They flaunt- ed their infamy in the-pubiic’s face. Venality stalked pi throngh legislative: halls. vee rear of him. But.the secret. which wos op-n to! ! every body elee seemed to him. Did bé attack the * or € play cards, and to various other di- called versione; wine is free and cigars are | under Mr. Walbridge has been expos- ed—but not by Mr. Walbridge. It was exposed by the man whom Mr. Walbridge is trying to down with the aid of Butler and the boodle ele- ment of the state. GORMAN EX-OFFICIO COMNITTEE ME Chairman Taggart in Complet- ing Executive body for Cam- paign Says Senator Will Advise. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 4 —Chair- man Thomas Taggart of the vation- al Democratic committee bas followed his announcement of W. F. Sheeban as chairman of theexecutive commit- teeas toldin the Post-Dispatch, with the full membership of the committee and vice-chairman and treasurer of the national committee, The complete list and accompan- ing announcement is: National committee—Delancy Nic- oll of New York, vice-chairman; Geo, Foster of New York, treasurer. Executive committee—W. F. Shee han, chairman; August Belmont, New York; John R, McLean, Ohio; Thomas 8, Martin, United States senator, Scottsville, Va; Col. J. M. Guffey, Pittsburg, Pa.; Timothy E. ‘Ryan, Waukesha, Wis. Chairman Taggart made the fol- lowiog statement: “The campaign executive commit- tee will have the advice of Senator Gorman’s judgment and experience in the campaign, he agreeing to keep in close touch with the mantigement at all times, Such other committees as are deemed necessary will be appointed later. The executive committee will meet atthe Hoffman House, New York City, Monday morning, Aug. 8, at 11:30 o’clock. Concerning the meeting of the na- tional executive committee at New York on Monday, chairman Taggart said: “The committee will diecuss mat- ters relating to the campaign and will also consider the location in New York City of the eastern head- quarters and location of the western headquarters and any other head- quarters that may be decided on.” A Broad Road to Hades. There is but little surprise among those familiar with legislative bodies hen @ young legislator goes wrong. Few men have greater reason to pray for deliverance from temptation. Among the writings left unpublish- ed by the late Governor Altgeld, of Illinois, is & true-to-life treatment of this subject. He says: “When a young man of respectable parentage. fair education, good character and honorable ambition, comes to the legislature of his state to represent the constituency and begins a public career which he hopes will make him famous and bring glory to his family,.he ie at once sought by the lobbyist and the older members who are schooled in cor- ruption, and is made to understand that ifhe would succeed in politics he must be “a good fellow.” “On all sides he is flattered, direct- ly and indirectly, and {n most cases he yields to these seductive blandish- ments of his newly found friends, and they take him under their protection. and proceed to have a good time. He's invited to little dinners, to plentiful. * When he loses at the gan- ing table, he is given a Joan of $50, end another, and another, until he “js, deeply in debt; but he is told not ply the appreciation due to & superor | man. He becomes inflated witha sense of his own importance. He grabs at promised promotion, and is seized with a hunger for money; and then heislost. He may last longer than the man who indulges in ies Cause His Death. Fredericktown, July 81 —Judge Thomas Holladay died at 7 o'clock this morning. He was stricken last Monday with vertigo or apoplexy, and fell, striking his head, causing He accepts the flattery as being sim- judge Thomas Holladay’s Injur- dissipation isthe same in both coneussion of the brain. Doctors Newberry, Villars and Brown, who attended him, regarded his injuries as fatal from the begin- ning. Judge Holladay was 72 years old, and4eaves a wife and two brothers, He has been a politician and an of- ficeholder for forty years, serving as Probate Judge, Circuit Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney of Madison county, He was twice State Auditor and had an appointment as Assie- tant Auditor under Cleveland in Washington, D, C. Missouri Doctor Loses His Savings of Years Kansas City, Mo., August 4—Dr. William Frye of thig city reported to Chief Huyes to-day that he had been robbed of $6520 by a burglar, who entered his home between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning. After secur- ‘ing the money the robber attempted to asphyxiate those in the house by turning on every gas jet. The money represented Dr. Frye’s savings for years. He had been carrying it be- To Cure a Cold in One’ Day. cause he feared to trust it to a bank. said: “T had always carried by money in a small chamois sack, pinned to the front of my undershirt, Yestetday afternoon I took a bath and placed the money in my physician’s satchel for safety while I changed my under- clothing. Then I forgot the money and lefoit in the case. In the night my wife and I were awakened by some one in our room. I grabbed my revolver and fired twice at the rob- ber, who fled, I found my physician’s satchel On the porch, empty. I was in the habit of saving my money until I had $500 or $1000; then I would secure a bill for that amount and place it in my chamois bag. The money stolen consisted of five $1000 bills, one $500, ten $10 and one $20 bill. These bills were wrapped ina piece of surgeon’s silk and. placed in that chamois bag. I neverexpect to recover the money.” What Gov. Vardman Says, Jackson, Miss., Aug. 3.—Governor Vardman, in reply to the charge made by the Washington postoftice officials that he had reflected upon the,mother of Theodore Roosevelt, this being the reason assigned bf. the federal officials why they refused to allow the name selected to beused ar the name of a postottice, said to- day: “T have never {n all my life written or said anything derogatory to or that reflected upon the fair name of the good mother of Theodore Roose- velt, or any other good woman, I @m not responsible for what the campaign liars ascribed to me dur- ing the campaign in Mississippi last year, and I protest against being misrepresented. All that I have ever written or said about the ancestors of the said Theodore Roosevelt was in defense of said ancestors against the unjust charge of responsibility for the moral and racial degeneracy of the accidental occupant of the White house, whore conduct if per- sisted in in the Vardaman postoffice matter demonstrates his infingte lit- tleness.”’ American Citizens Stoned in Hayti Port-au-Prince, Hayti, Aug. 4.— The city of Port au-Prince is in a state of great disorder. ¢ Bauds of soldiers throwing stones prevent the Syrians from reopening |: their stores. American citizens have hoisted the stars and stripes over t! reai- dences and.a numberof them. have sought refage in the American. Jega- tion driving there in. carriages flying the American fing and: pursued by the populace throwing stones,, ° Owing to the energetic remon- In telliug of the robbery, Dr. Frye Take Laxative Bromo Quinine money if it fails to care. EB, W, _ signature is on each box, c. Taggart Names Sepals Indianapolis, Aug. ‘ 3.—Thomas Taggart, chairman of the Democratic national committee, authorized the announcement to day that William F, Sheehan of New York will bechair- man of the national executive com- mittee. He said he was not certain whether or not he would be able to announce the other members of the committee to-day. 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