Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. FOR INFORMATION WRITE A. C. MACLIN, ACTING PRESIDENT. ```markdown ``` A. C. MACLIN, A. M., ACTING PRESIDENT PRIMARY & GRAMMAR Grades, providing a thorough drill in the elementary branches. ACADEMIC OR COLLEGE PREPARATORY Preparatoy, with Classical, Scientific, Biblical, English, Normal and Commercial Courses. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Vocal and Instrumental Music; Theory and Harmony. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking Domestic Economy & Printing. Special Attention is to be given Agriculture. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Complete elective courses leading to the several academic degrees. FOR INFO The College was founded 1894 and named in honor of Gen. Geo. R. Smith, the campus and grounds of 28 acres being the gift of daughters, Mmes Smith and Cotton. It is owned and conducted by the Freedmens' Aid Society. Is located on the M. K. & T. and Missouri Pacific railways. The main building is of brick 120x40 feet, with an ell 75x40, four stories high. Contains 62 rooms including offices, parlors, recitation rooms, chapel, kitchen, dining room, laundry, dormitories for ladies and gentleman, heated by steam. The Charter was issued Feb. 17th 1903. It makes the Trustees a body corporate, defines their power, prescribes manner of selection and the relation of the Board to the Freedmans' Aid Society. MRS. ESTELLE H. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY, Literature and MISS M. MINNIOUS SON—George R. S. —Music. ciple it has successfully maintained. Through the Civil War it consecrated a reunited country to free and equal American citizenship. It has kept the channels of Interstate Commerce open for all and, through the National Banking System, the refunding of the National Debt. Resumption of specie payments, the Gold Stand and the Emergency Currency Law, has sustained the life current of national integrity. As trustee of the National wealth, it has investigated mineral regions, surveyed soils, developed waterways, including the Panama Canal, irrigated deserts, conquered waterways, and husband of the public lands. Protecting (By Frank Aedricks, New York City) —Party of Expansion The Republican party was a founded upon the principle that the government was established to protect for those the rights and liberties of every individual who lives in the United States. That prim- ```markdown ``` DEPARTMENTS Historical Sketch Incorporation and Trustees Why the Republican Party Should be Successful in November George R. Smith College Sedalia, Mo., Offers Splendid Opportunities THE MUSEUM FACULTY A. C. MACLIN, A. M. Acting President—Walden University —Economics and Philosophy. B. H. BALL, A. R.,—George R. Smith College—Mathematics. MISS B. NOBLESSE MASON, —University of Chicago—Greek. MISS MAE FIELD, A. A., Walden Uniniversity, Latin-German. DUKE BOYD, A. B., Walden University, English. REV, F. S. BOWLFS, A. B.,—George R. Smith College—Science. EARL A. HARRIS, M. D.,—Me Harry Medical College—Chemistry and Physiology. SEDALIA, MO., MONDAY, SEPTEMRER 21, 1908. American labor by regulating immigration and by taking at the Custom House, to pay American taxes, foreign capital's advantage from low wages, it has preserved to American industries the home market of eighty millions of the world's greatest consumers and so laid the surest basis for American competition in foreign markets. Uniting capital and labor, thus, in a common prosperity and common source of increased reward, it has created opportunities, improved conditions of employment, brought about a higher standard of living, and more widespread distribution of wealth and well-being, and made expansion moral as well as material. less tban : : $10.00 Use of the Laundry, .50 Music, Instrumental or Vocal, for one month of four weeks, 2 essons per week $2.50 One lesson per week, $1.50 Use of Instrum nt per Mon. .50 Use of Type writer in Com- Reoms are lighted, heated, furnished with bed-teads, mattress, pillow, two quilts, mirrors, bowl, pitcher and lamp. Students furnish for themselves sheets, pillow cases, extra quilts, blankets, slop bucket, lamp chimneys, soap and matches. A reduction of 50cts per month is made from the tuition of candidates for the ministry and children of ministers. All bills are payable in advance the first day of each school month Money for students' expenses Intrusted with inular possessions, it has brought them peace and progress, and provided for the extension and protection of American trade, for the National defense, and for the honorable discharge of the responsibilities of world greatness. Maintaining peace at home, with foreign nations and among them, it has given American rights and American opportunities new meaning thru out the nation and throughout the world. II.— The Party of Progress and Prosperity. Promising progress and property, it has been politically sincere. It has never had a candy. Expenses should be sent directly to the President of the College. Send by draft, P. O. order, express money order or registered letter to A. C. MACLIN, Acting President, Sedalia, Mo. A number of students boarding in the College permitted to earn some of their expenses by work in the building or on the grounds provided they are willing and efficient. Liberal pay is allowed for all work done, but employment will not be continued to those who fail to do their satisfactorily. Most students earn in this way $2 per month; some earn larger amounts. Application for work should be made to the President in advance of coming. A large number of students find employment in homes in the city, sufficient to expenses of board and tuition. The call for young ladies for these positions is always Work and Self-help. date of a section, prejudice, or class, nor a platform of negation, scheme of repudiation, program of scuttle, or doctrine of despair. It has never lent itself to a demand for revolution, to be followed by reaction and retrogression, it has stood firm for evolution by constant, steady and enduring progress. Finding trusts, giant-born flourishing under supposed conflict of State and National law, the double prohibition of existence serving but to foster their development, it has never, in an attempt to destroy trusts, withdrawn, in State or Nation, the protection of law from property, but has, through Executive investigation and resort to the courts, re- WANTED AT ONCE $9,000 FOR Industrial Building An Enrollment of 500 STUDENTS AN ELECTRIC PLANT To Light the Campus and building COMPLETE OUTFIT For Our Printery. DEVOTED AND GODLY FACULTY; HEALTHFUL & CONGENIAL LOCATION INSPIRING & JENNEBLING ENVIRONMENTS PRESIDENT. greater than the supply. Application for such employment should be made in advance thru the President of the College. As far as possible we endeavor to safeguard those working in the city, but cannot be fully responsible for those outside the college building. Only young men and women of established habits and character can be allowed this privilege outside residence. Children under twelve years of age will not be received, except special arrangements are made with the President. The purpose of the College is to give a thorough, practical christian education. It cares for the health and physical training, provides for refined social culture, gives careful attention to morals and manners, and aims to lead the students to a personal religious faith and life. ```markdown ``` No.15 [Name] LANT 1 building FIT y. r. the Design and Scope of the College solved the conflict which had ali- lenced law and given trusts exist- tence. It has never proposed to advance American workingmen and American institutions by banishing American industries, and building up those of other lands, and scorned to insult labor with an illusory promise of immunity from law. Yet it passed the Pure Food Law and the Employers' Liability Law secured equal accommodations on railroads, aided agriculture, created the Civil Service, established Free Rural Mail Delivery, reduced foreign postage, and increased pensions. Continuing, naturally marked out programs it pledges of T ```markdown ``` G. TOM IRELAND,.....Advertising Department. FRED A. HUGHES, Local News and Circulating Department. -SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year,..... Six Months,..... Advertising Rates Quoted on Correspondents and Agents w in Central Missouri. Entered at the Sedalia Post C One Year,.....One Dollar. Six Months.....Sixty-Five Cents. Advertising Rates Quoted on Demand. Write Today. Correspondents and Agents wanted in every town and village in Central Missouri. Entered at the Sedalia Post Office as Second class matter, KEPUBLICAN TICKET For President-- WILLIAM H. TAPT. For Vice President-- JAMES S. SHERMAN. For Governor— HERBERT S. HADLEY For Lieutenant Governor— JACOB F. GMELICH For Secretary of State— JOHN E. SWANGER For State Auditor— JESSE A. TOLERTON For State Treasurer— WILBUR F. MARING For Attorney General— FRANK B. FULKERSON. Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner— WILLIAM W. WILDER For Judge of the Supreme Court— ARGUS COX For Judge of Kansas City Court of Appeals— ARCH B. DAVIS For Representative in Congress for Seventh Congressional District— JOHN WILLAKER For State Senator for Fifteenth Senatorial District— HOLMES HALL For Representative— GEORGE W. ANAMOSA For County Judge Eastern District— CHARLES W. KNOX For Judge Western District— JOHN M. CURNUTT. For Prosecuting Attorney— HARVEY D. DOW For Sheriff— BENJAMIN F. JENKINS For County Treasurer— TRUMAN T. VIETS For County Assessor— PHILLIP SULLIVAN For County Surveyor— HARRY O. MOSS For Public Administrator— JOHN H. PREGGE For Coroner— FRANK R. MORLEY For Constable Sodalia Township— LOUIS H. KAHRS George R. Smith College Opens. The Sixteenth Annual Opening of the George R. Smith College was held in the College Chapel, Tuesday, September 15th at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev, W. H. Smith, district superintendent of the Sedalia district, presiding. After reading a lesson from the CVI Psalm, the Rev. J Will Jackson, D. D., led in prayer, which was followed by singing, "Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown Introductory remarks were intelligently made by the presiding officer, which was followed by a short address by the Rev. C. S. Webster, of the Smithton circuit. DR. HENN 811 to 815 WALNU The Old Reliable Doctor- regular Graduate in Medi- Over 30 years in Kansas Ct Authorized by the Chronic State to treat all Cures guaranteed or money refunded. mercury or injurious medicines used. No de- treated by mail and express. Medicines at Charges low. Over 60,000 cases cured. Age cases and send for terms. Consultation free a Strioture Radically- wired with a new Infallible Home and Gloot Instruments. No instruments, no pain, no operation from business. Care guaranteed. Order and list of questions free—sent g:aled. One Dollar. Sixty-Five Cents. n Demand. Write Today. wanted in every town and village Office as Second class matter, A beautiful instrumental duet was then rendered by the Misses Irene Fletcher and Eva Parker, both of this city. After listening to some useful instruction by D. Earl A. Harris, a delightful local selection was presented by Miss Lou Aida Pipes. Remarks were then made by the Rev. H. T. receives, of Armstrong, W. H. H. Huston, Rev. T. H. Lockwood, of Jop'in, and the Rev. T. L. Scott, of this city. Miss Irene Fletcher then delighted the audience with one of her choice piano solos. The Rev. J Will Jackson, D. D., pastor of Taylor's Chapel, of this city, was then called to the platform for the concluding remarks. His remarks were timely and to the point. In appropriate terms, the Rev. W. H. Smith then introduced Prof. A. C. Maclin, A. M., as the new executive officer for this scholastic year. He, in brief but sensible sentiments, spoke of the grave responsibilities that attained to the position he occupies but courageously declared his determination to meet them without any fear of failure. During the first week, the enrollment will exceed One Hundred, which is very auspicious. New instructors of ability and character are in charge of the various departments. It is believed that an era of phenomenal progress is dawning for Old George R. Smith College. Patrons and alumni are requested to keep the public informed of what is transpiring in and about our beloved alma matre. Prof. Duke Boyd, A. B., an alumnus of Walden University, of Nashville, Tennessee, has been placed in charge of the English Department. The Commercial Department will soon be placed under a proficient instructor. "If I am elected president I propose to devote all the ability that is in me to the constructive work of suggesting to Congress the means by which the Roosevelt policies shall be clinched." Hon. W. 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Read this Book for the 1 formation it contains. FREE MUSEUM OF ANATOMY FOR MEN. --- of Kansas City has no peer. In his address to the Negro voters at Wood's Opera House recently he did credit to all interests concerned. His argument is sensible and sentimental. It is true that the Negro has no ghost of a sensible opportunity to support democracy this year, since upon every occasion, it has refused to take a manly and bold stand in defense of the Black man's rights under the law. Happily for the Crews meeting on the 21st, several short addresses were given by Dr. J.C. S. Walden, the Old Roman, and the Rev T. L. Scott, the youthful political hercules. These addresses with the melodious strains of the Queen City Concert Band held the people in the right attitude to take in the political gospel, in all its purity, as given by Mr. (Crowley). Uncle Buck Shelly and James White, two of our honored silver haired Civil War Veterans, gave vent to their feelings unremitting ly. This meeting will help the Negro Republicans to get together as never before in this county because they have seen the necesity of electing everything that the Grand Old Party has on board. Dr. J. T. Williams a recent graduate from the MeHrrry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee, did the honors as chairman of the meeting. In his preliminary remarks, he gave several cogent reasons why the Negro is determined to stay by the Grand Old Party. Negro citizens all over the county will be glad to hear from him later. Lincoln High School Enrollment Increased. The enrollment at the Lincoln High School has already exceeded the 350 mark, a larger margin than that of last year at this time. If parents and patrons will do their duty, we shall have a sufficient attendance to cause the employment of another teacher. By the addition of the Industrial building, the efficiency of that line of work is augmented. It is sincerely desired that all children report at once at the school. Let them report for regular attendance and good behavior. Prof. Hubbard and his corps of assistants have gotten down to real work, although the hot weath er has served as a slight deter rent. To give encouragement to the faculty and to also subserve the public good, all must take a hand in getting all of our children in school and then keep them in Republicans Keep Busy at It. "Walter S. Dickey, Chairman Republican State Committee, has received, at the headquarters in St. Louis, the first complete poll book, or voting precinct directory. Mr. B. F. Sharpless is the Precinct Captain and Mr. A. W. Stevens the Township Committeeman, of Rockville precinct same township in Bates County, who are entitled to the distinction of having completed their work and delivered their book to State Headquarters the first of any voting precinct in Missouri. The precinct organization blanks and poll books were sent throughout the state the latter part of August and Republicans everywhere are now completing the work. We hope our local Republicans are up and coming on this important part of the detail preceding the election." Miss Ruby Marten spent Saturday and Sunday with home folk. V. Bryon Young and Frank Lindsey spent Saturday evening at Otterville on business. DISPRANCHISE THE NEGRO CHAIRMAIN ATWOOD FORGES. Opent Letter of Bryan Manager Wilson Declares for The Res- tinction of Educational Leavenworth, Kan., Sept. 10. A big stir was created in political circles here by the production of a letter over the signature of John H. Atwood, national Democratic committeeman for Kansas, and chairman of the Speakers' Bureau of the National Democratic Committee in charge of W. J. Bryan's campaign, advocating the disfran chisement of the Negroes of Kansas. The letter of Mr. Atwood was printed in the Kansas City Post under date of May 6, a couple of months in advance of the presidential nominations, when it had not been decided to play the hypo crite to capture the colored vote. Mr. Atwood is the first Democrat to boldly declare for the disfranchisement of the Negro race in a Northern state. He goes farther and plans to practically cut colored children off from receiving an education. The letter of Mr. Atwood read as follows: To the Kansas City Post—By one of those strange ironies of fate which sometimes overtake the benefactors of individuals, people or races, the State of Kansas, which has done more, perhaps, for the Negro than any other state in the Union, is now suffering a grevious political wrong from the hands of the freedman and his descendants. William A. Harris would now be govenor of Kansas had it not been for the ignorant Negro vote and there have been times in the past when the Democratic party could have elected its state ticket had it not been for the ignorant black vote of Kansas City (Kan.). Leavenworth, Atchinson, Lawrence and Topeka. There was a time when the Negro vote was not a considerable factor in Kansas politics, but the time has passed. The influx of Negroes from the South, the rapid multiplication of those native to Kansas soil, and the increasing insistence of the Negro upon social equality, make the Kansas Negro not only a political factor, but a social and political menace. If the last general election be a criterion, the Negro now holds the balance of political power in Kansas as he does in Missouri. This in itself is bad enough, but in Kansas we have suffered for long years the outrage of mixed schools, fastened upon us by Republican politicians. Mixed schools lead the Negroes to aspire to a mixed society, and this close contact of the races is productive of trouble from which Kansas would be free if the Negro had less political power and were not admitted to the same schools with the whites. Kansas has long been weary of the Negro politician, and it is more than weary of the mixed school. Patience has its limit, and I believe the time has come when the people of Kansan will join with the people of Missouri in restricting Negro sufferage. I do not advocate the disfranchisement of the Negro on the ground of his color. That idea is abhorent to the principles of our free government and its execution would be in conflict with the constitution. But our constitution will permit the disfranchisement of the ignorant, depraved, lazy, vicious and debauched Negro, and this disfranchisement should be accomplished to the end that our free institutions may not suffer. May 6, 1908 JOHN H. ATWOOD. Arthur Camp took a very plesan't drive to Smithton Sunday eve. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy Mone Monsecourt's Beer, You will Be Purchasing a Home Structure. EASTERN HISTORY 1830-1840 Lodge Directory. UTOPIA COURT No. 19, Order of Calanthe, Sedalia, Mo., Meets on the first and third Thursdays in each month at 3 p. m., at the D. O. H. hall, Mrs. Annie L. Stemmona Worthy Councillor. Mrs. Carrie Mason, Register of Deeds GREATER SEDALIA NO. 42 Sedalia, Mo. Holds, its regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month, at the D. O. H. Hall, 108 East Main Street, at Eight O'clock sharp. W. H. Huston, Box 96, Chancellor Commander. S. B. Moore, Hoffman Bldg., keeper of records and seal. POLAR STAR LODGE No. 60, Verslilles, Mo., --- Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in each month, at 8 O'clock, in its Castle Hall on Fisher St. C. W. White, chancellor commander. E. W. Fowler, keeper of records and seal. St. Louis Lodge No. 41 St. Louis, Mo. Holds its regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Pytnian Hall, 3137 Pine street, at 8 p. m. William Carson, 1114 Morgan street, chrysellor commander. Charles S. White, 1239 Morgan street, keeper of records and seal. WARRENSBURG LODGE NO. 46 Warrensburg, Mo. Holds its reglar meetings on the first and third Fridays, each mouth, in their castle ball, at Eight O'clock oromply. E. W. Hendricks, chancellor commander. A. Reynolds keeper of records and seal. ANCHOR LODGE No. 31 Cape Girardeau, Mo. Holds its regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month in their castle hall at Eight O'clock sharp. George Walls, chancellor commander. Albert M. Oliver, Box 16, keeper of records and seal. Moerschel B BREWERS AND Cor. Main and Missouri Private Order Given S Private Orders Given Special Atta Moerschel's Beer, You will Be P AL G WHEELER, Prop't. 103 NORTH LAMINE ST..... U. 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If your delivery is to a warehouse or public library, please provide for regular ship or on 8 or 10 cents for small ship. If your delivery is to a store, please provide for will be delivered upon receipt of any package in A. A. by return mail or receipt of price. Advertis- er The Oucoed Ox Marrow Co. 200 Kent Excuse 3. Chicago, Ill. FORWARD HAIR POMAD.] is made only in Chicago by the Sheriff. Agents Wanted Everywhere. TAIL TO OTHER FOR MISSOURI STATE FAIR SEDALL AMONG THE FIRST WEEK IN OCTOBER THE WORLD'S GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME Eton man either a Vibrating shuttle, Rotary Mattle or a Single Thrush (Chair Stock) Sewing Machine write to THE NEW HOME Sewing MACHINE COMPANY (Orange, Moor. Many sewing machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the New Home is made to wear. Our guarantee never runs out. Sold by authorized dealers only. FOR SALE BY J. J. BAKER Supply Co., SEDALIA, MISSOURI. 1 SEDALIA CHURCHES. Sunday School 9,30 a. m. Preaching 11,00 a. m. Class-meeting 5,00 p. m. Epworth League. 6,30 p. m. Preaching 7,30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening of each week. J. Will. Jackson, D. D., Pastor, Residence, Minneapolis Cottage QUINN CHAPEL A. N. E. Church Morning Service 11 a. m. Sunday School 2 p. m. Class meeting 3 p. m. Evening Service 8 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday nights at 8 p. m. Teachers' meeting Friday rights P. Thurman, pastor. H. R. Brown, Secy. C. M. E. Church North Osage St. Morning services - 11 a. m. Sunday School - 2 p. m. Claus meeting - 3:45 p. m. Epworth League - 9:30 p. m. Evening Service - 7:45. p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednes day evening of each week. Christion Band meeting every Friday night. You are welcome. Rev. T. L. Scott, Pastor 313 W. Clay Mrs. Mamie Walker, Secy. Montan Street Baptist Church. Preaching 11:00 a. m. Sunday school 2:30 p. m. Preaching 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Come, you will be made welcome to all of our services. — Rev. J. H. Downing BOUNTY CHAPEL, FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 10 a.m Preaching First and Third Sunday in each month, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m Prayer Meeting Tuesday night Covenant Meeting Friday night Pews free and everybody made welcome Mrs Zuz Whiteley, Clerk Mabel Williams, Acl. Clerk Dr. Miller* Anti-Fat Palm relieve pain. FOR SAILOR BOYS 3 to 8 Years Old A dainty, inexpensive suit for wear all year round, that has won instant popularity with parents and youngsters For the benefit of the sailor boys who wish to wear a suit that will be suitable for all year round, we have now introduced a new suit, which is more fashionable and more suitable for all year round. If you love your youngster paint him happy, luminous and neatly with one of these attractive garments Only $2.50 Prelim THE MUNNY CO. 81 Main St., Boston, Mass. ```markdown ``` Is The Choice Product of The Brewer's Art Sold Everywhere. When Buying, See That You Get Dump's E. G. CASSIDY @ CO., PETER PEHL, Whiskey Merchant, Importer of WINES, LIQUORS AND BRANDIES. Wholesale Dealer ANHEUSER BUSCH BEERS. Sole Agent EXCELSIOR SPRINGS WATERS AND GINGER ALE. Sedalia Missouri PERSONAL. R.F. Phillips made a flying trip to Jefferson City last week. Chief and Assistant Chief J. M. Braden will sing a sacred duet at Taylor's Chapel Sunday night. Mrs. J. A. Dorsey who has spent several weeks in Colorado Springs Colo., left Sedalia for her home in Old Virginia Monday. Father Washington Price, after a very pleasant visit in Lexington and Kansas City, has returned to our city for the winter, we are glad to see him. R. F. Phillips, a member of the class of 07 left Sunday night for Nashville, Tenn., where he will enter McHarry Medical College of Walden University to begin his sophomore year in medicine. J. B. Simpson returned from Kansas City last week, where he went to secure a large tent to be used at his state fair stand. Our friend J. B. means to have plenty of chicken for State fair visitors Keep this in mind because he will sure treat you right. --- The Coronation Club was entertained by Mrs. Carl Banks last Wednesday. A large graphophone furnished the music for the occasion. Peach ice cream and angel food were served. The club will meet with Mrs. Marie Johnson next week. You will miss a rare treat if you fail to attend the Old Colored Soldiers' Reunion and Second Annual Encampment at Pertle Spings near Warrensburg, on the 23 to the 25 of this month. You may sleep, eat and enjoy yourself on on the grounds during the entire term of the encampment. Chief J. M. Braden and wife who have been with us for two years in interest of the True Reformers, have been transferred to Indianapolis, Ind., to continue the work. We regret to see them leave as they have made many friends during their stay here and have been thorough workers for the organization which they represent. We hope them much success in their new field of labor. Miss Mary Stewart and mother enjoyed a ride last Sunday but they will remember for years to come. After spending several pleasant hours with friends in Dreeden, they started home late in the afternoon. It was so late and they so happy that they became leapt on one of the suburban houndwards of Dreeden. Unfor- ```markdown ``` tunately for them they ditched their buggy and had to seek help from one of the neighbors. The Church Extension Board, of the Central Missouri Conference M. E. Church, met in the College Parlor on the 15th and recommended to the Parent Board that a loan of $1600 be granted to the church at Independence, Mo. Those present w-re Rev. Richard Davis, pastor of Centennial M. E. Church, Kausas City, Mo., Rev. Richard Rush, of Versailles; Rev. F. S. Bowles, A. kt., Editor W. H Huston, Dr. J. M. Harris, Rev. W. H. Smith, Superintendent of Stewar Stewarts Cafe MRS. S. DALE, PROPRIETRESS First Class Meals. 7 A. M. 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POSTERIOR QUANTIFIER. Accepted upon request to well. Special Book FREE. VARIOGEOLE Radically Cured In Two Organizations. Send for Boston FREE HILTON HOME. Powered by Boston FREE HILTON HOME. Near at Hand The approaching wedding of Mr. J. C. Murray, a former resident of Warrenburg, Missouri, to Mrs. Annie L. Stemmons of this city, promises to be the social event of the season. All Sweedom is filled with anxious anticipation. The ceremony will be performed at the Morgan Street Baptist Church on the 30th at 8 p.m. According to present arrangements Robert Cooper, of Warrenburg, will be the Best Man. Miss Dora L. Flournoy of Kansas City, Mn., will be the bride'smaid. The Misses Freda Lewis, Edna Harper, Pauline Washington and Marguerite Gravelt will be flower girls. Mrs. A. C. Braden, Assistant-Chief of the True Reformers, will sing a solo. And the wedding march will be played by Miss Eva Parker. The reception will be held at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. John Leewright on North Moniteau. Jennings-Britt Nuptials Higginsville, Mo., Sept. 16 '08 A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Franklin Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock p. m. when their daughter Miss Eva Britt was married to Mr. Moody Jennings by Rev Watson. The parlor was lighted and beautiful flow ATER, LUNCHES AND SCIALTY. Proper and Polite Treatment. SEDALIA, MISSOURI. S TAURAVT h as Mother used to Serve PROPRITRESS. ers were strown everywhere. At the appointed hour Miss Anna Britt took her seat at the piano and Miss Henrietta Dyer sang a beautiful solo and by the strains of the wedding march the happy couple entered the parlor. The bride wore a handsome gown of white silk and carried a large bouquet of carnations and roses. The groom looked his best in regular dress suit. After refreshments were served they were accompanied to the station by a number of relatives and friends where amid showers of rice and good wishes they lift on the four o'clock train for Salina Kansas where they expect to reside. They recieved many useful presents. The bride is one of Higginsville's best young ladies. She was born and reared to womanhood here, and a graduate of our public school. The groom is a young man of worth and ability, a graduate of Lincoln Institute. May success ever attend them and a happy voyage on the Sea of Life is the wishes of many friends. HIGGINSVILLE NEWS. Walter Douglas was seriously hurt one day last week while work ing the mines, which broke three of his ribs. He is reported to be improving nicely at this writting. Eugene Estol was hurt one day last week while working in the mine but is able to be out again. Mr. W. B. Stanton spent Sunday in Marshall visiting relatives and friend. Died in this city Sept. 16 1908 Ernest the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Howlett. The little one had been in poor health for some time. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday at their residence conducted by Rev. T. L Watson. Mrs. John Carter of Lexington is in the city on business. Miss Nellie Hale is still on the sick list. Mrs. T. A. Jones returned Wednesday evening after spend a few days in Kansas City. Mrs. Jenkins Workcail of Omaha Neb., is in our city on business. MALTA BEND Misses Pollie Saunder and J. Jacie Saunders are very ill at this writting. Rev. S. Tays pastor of the M. E. Church of this place had a grand rally Sunday Sept. 13 1908. Revs. Woodson Pane, Randall and E. D. Burns were present. The amount raised during the day was $28.82. Compulsory School Attendance Law. We call the attention of our parents and guardians to the following provisions of the Compulsory Educational Law:— 1. Every child between 8 and 14 years old and between 14 and 16, when not regularly employed, must attend some day school at least half of the term each year. 2. No child can be excused on promise to attend; he must attend the first half of the term before being excused on that account. 2. Courts having jurisdiction (Justice of the Peace in rural districts and in cities having less than 50,000 population) may excuse children from attending school for the following reasons: (1) parents can not supply proper clothing; (2) child is mentally or physically unable to attend; (3) no public school in two and a half miles of the home; (4) labor of the child necessary to support family; (5) child has completed the common school course. 4. No child between 8 and 14 can be employed in mine, factory workshop or store unless accused for one of the five reasons, or has statement from teacher that he has already attended half of the term for that school year 5. It is the duty of attendance officers and district clerks to notify parents and guardians when children fail to comply with the provisions of the law. 6. The penalty for non-attendance falls on parent or guardian and it is a maximum fine of $25 or imprisonment for 10 days, one or both. 7. For illegal employment of a child, the employer is subject to a fine of fifty dollars and costs. 8. Every school board shall publish this synopsis in a newspaper of the district or post it in at least five public places ten day before school opens each year. VOTE FOR TAFT. Some talk say it is my duty, For the Peerless One to vote; If he is not chosen captain, Our good ship wont stay afloat But a chap gets tired of voting For the man without a peer. I can always vote for Bryan, So I'll vote for Taft this year. Change is sometimes necessary. If this life we can enjoy. And altho our sweetest boon is Voting for the Peerless One. Yet some little variation Makes the landscape seem less drear; I can vote for Bryan always, So I'll vote for Taft this year. Even tho our children's childre Hang their heads in deepest shame, Blushing for their ride forfatho Who at one time jumped the game; So we'll vote for Taft this year -- Professional World HIGH CLASS Job WORK may be secured at This Office CALL AND SEE OUR EXHIBT OF CALLING CARDS Old Colored Soldiers' Re-union and 2ND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT TO BE HELD AT Camp Frederick IN THE CELRBRATED PERTLE SPRING WARREN September 23 Attractions At PTEMBER 22- The Veterans will Strike M. Tents, Mattresses, Cots, Rooms for the accommodation of 500 or more on PTEMBER 23- The Old Negro Settlers on it the Pertle Springs Pavilion at 1:30 p.m. ion of Thomas Chapman, Holden; Lum Charles Simpson, Smithton. All old cie OLD SOLDIERS' ANNUAL BUSIN Hon. N. C. rews, of Kansas City, A Col. James W. Jackson, Clinton PTEMBER 24- EMANCIPATION DAY Parade at high Noon, led by the celebrat Rev. J. C. Caldwell, of St. Joseph. J. Burton, Jefferson City, will PTEMBER 25- Veterans' and Dress Pa es will be delivered by the Rev. F. L. S. Benoia Scott, a Civil War Veteran, of War BASE BALL GAMES Scott's Piccaninnies, of Sedalia, will meet the ter Sure Winners, on the 24th at The Celebrated Qu Of Sedalia, Missouri, under the man the music for each day's a Musical Concerts the Mammoth YOU CAN NOT AFFORD COME PREPARED TO REMA STAFF OFFICERS R Frederick CELEBRATED AND WORLD RAY SPRINGS G RENSBURG from 23 to The nions Already S rans will Strike Camp, at Camp B Cots, Rooms, Meals and other 100 or more on the grounds at reas egro Settlers of Central Missouri at on at 1:30 p. m. to perfect an org Holden; Lum Blair, Centerview All old citizens, male and fem ANNUAL BUSINESS SESSION AT Kansas City, Adj-General R. E. Jackson, Clinton, will deliver ade ATION DAY CELEBRATION— Now the celebrated Queen City Coach of St. Joseph. Pres. A. C. Maclin erson City, will deliver the address and Dress Parade at Camp Free Rue, F. L. Scott, of Sedalia; Rev. Veteran, of Warrensburg, Missouri ALL GAMES DAILY on Cam alia, will meet the Dresden Juniors on the 24th and the Smithton Br rated Queen City Co under the management of A. H. each day's attraction. Hear t concerts Every H ammoth Camp AFFORD TO MISS T TO REMAIN IN CAMP OFFICERS FOR 1908 ENCAM Attractions Already Secured: SEPTEMBER 22- The Veterans will Strike Camp, at Camp Frederick Douglass at 3 P. M. Tents, Mattresses, Cots, Rooms, Meals and other Necessities will be provided for the accommodation of 500 or more on the grounds at reasonable rates per day. SEPTEMBER 23—The Old Negro Settlers of Central Missouri and the Great West will meet at the Pertle Springs Pavilion at 1:30 p. m. to perfect an organization under the supervision of Thomas Chapman, Holden; Lum Blair, Centerview; John Carter, Salt Pond and Charles Simpson, Snithton. All old citizens, male and female, are urged to be present. OLD SOLDIERS' ANNUAL BUSINESS SESSION AT TWO-THIRTY P. M. Hon. N. C. rews, of Kansas City, Adj-General R. E. Gillum, of St. Louis, and Col. James W. Jackson, Clinton, will deliver addresses at 3:30 p. m. SEPTEMBER 24—EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION—Civic and Old Veterans' Parade at High Noon, led by the celebrated Queen City Coacert Band of Sedalia, Missouri Rev. J. C. Caldwell, of St. Joseph, Pres. A. C. Maclin, Sedalia and Rev. H. J. Burton, Jefferson City, will deliver the addresses at 3 p. m. SEPTEMBER 25-Veterans' and Dress Parade at Camp Frederick Douglass. Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. F. L. Scott, of Sedalia; Rev. J. W. Gordon, Clinton and Benoia Scott, a Civil War Veteran, of Warrensburg, Missouri. BASE BALL GAMES DAILY on Camp Diamond BASE BALL GAMES DAILY on Camp Diamond Scott's Piccanninnes, of Sedalia, will meet the Dresden Juniors, on the 23rd; The Knob Noster Sure Winners, on the 24th and the Smithton Browns, on the 25th. The Celebrated Queen City Concert Band Musical Concerts Every Evening in the Mammoth Camp Pavilion YOU CAN NOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS GRAND AFFAIR. COME PREPARED TO REMAIN IN CAMP DAY AND NIGHT. Rev. Richard Rush, General-in-Chief Rev. James W. Jackson, Colonel Rev. W. H. H. Brown, Lieutenant-Colonel Caleb Lindsey, Major Rev. R. E. Gillum, Adjutant-General EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rev. J. Frank McDonald, Dr. C. S. W. Rhodes, Rev. Christopher Tayes, Ten, Hayden Golden, Val Williams, Ford, Benjamin Lynch, James White, Albert Williams, Harrison Fisher, Transporta COMMITTEE FOR 1908 ENG Dr. C. S. Walden, Rev. Ant Ophor Tayes, M. Berry, Val Williams, Guy Fox, He James White, John Cowan, Jon Fisher, Sandy Ousley, Jo Transportation Facilities EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 1908 ENCAMPMENT: Rev. J. Frank McDonald, Dr. C. S. Walden, Rev. Anthony Coleman, Rev. J. W. Rhodes, Rev. Christopher Tayes, M. Berry, A. Howard, Samuel Al- len, Hayden Golden, Val Williams, Guy Fox, Henry Tucker, James Brad- ford, Benjamin Lynch, James White, John Cowan, Levi Smith, Frank Barbour, Albert Williams, Harrison Fisher, Sandy Ousley, John Butler, Samuel Williams The Missouri Pacific Railway Company and the Pertle Springs Railway Company will furnish First Class Transportation Accommodations for reasonable rates. For further Information Call on Local Ticket Agent or Write 1717 SOUTH MISSOURI AVENUE, SEDALIA, MO. H. HUSTON Advertising Agent, Sedalia, Mo. Benjamin F. Isaacs, ar., Inspector-General Rev. J. C. Shackletord, Chaplain George Oualey, Treasurer Charles Williams, Sergeant-at-Arms J. F. M. Counce, Drum-Major Currency Reform and development of the Maclean Marriott, and make the United States the financial centre of the world. III.—The Constructive Party—It Organizes the National Will In the evolution by which party government has become the extra-constitutional method of securing responsibility to the people, the Republican Party has become their traditional representative and the Democratic Party, the organized aspiration of individuals for power without responsibility. Fairly tried, from 1893 to 1895, the two Democratic House and the Democratic President were a "wild team" and a helpless driver. Democracy agitates local differences, Republicanism or organizes the National idea. In 63 the people were committed to the cause of human liberty; the idea of "Liberty and Union" expanded for the first time into the reality of the American nation. In 1879 money was committed to a specie basis; specie was at once, until 1893, no longer sought and government bonds went to a premium at the reduced rate of interest. In 1896 business men were again committed to confidence; before a single statute was enacted prosperity set in and in ten years bank deposits almost trebled—a permanent gain which the recent panic, a "state of mind' now completely dispelled, scarce ly touched. In 1906 business was committed to fair methods; without compulsion violations largely ceased. The Republican Party, at each period, sounded the public conscience, felt the National pulse, framed its policies in response, and realized in law the dominant American idea. Its constructive past assures its constructive future. It is today as it always has been, "The Party fit to Govern." 1V. — Party of Statesmen The party of Statesmanship, it has been the training school of statesmen. Its policies have been forged in the heat of public discussion, tempered in the deliberation and shaped in the conflict of many trained minds, and drawn and finally wrought for the country's welfare. Dominating its members through principles, it assures unity in government; its staunch partisans have made the greatest contributions to National progress. The roster of its leaders is the national roll of honor of public service. V.—Taft and Sherman Constructive Candidates—A Construct- Platform Republicanian stands today for progressive policies in safe hands. By solving the constructive problems of world power in the last two administrations, William H. Taft taught the world our capacity and us his own. In all constructive legislation for twenty years. James S. Sherman has been a leader. In the records of the Republican candidates as well as in the platform are written the story of the nation's progress and the reliance of the future. A Democratic President or a Democratic House would turn back those pages; thereafter Brvianism would record "Deastruction" This the Republican Senate could not prevent. Under Taft and Sherman and a Republican Congress the great progress of the past will be held and the greater progress of the future will be as aured. A FAIR DEBUTANTE A very pretty and charming affair was that of last Saturday night when Miew Anna Crosswat daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Crosswalt, made her way to society at Arlington Hall, which was festooned with garlands of white and green, the orchestra being screamed from view by poles and COMFORT AND ECONOMY MORE AND BETTER HURDER, STRONG, NON-RUSTING, UNBREAKABLE PARTS, ENDS AND BUTTON-HOLES THAT WON'T BREAK OR FULL OUT, SMALLER IS TO POSITIVELY GUARANTEE THAT BULL DOG SUSPENDERS OUTWEAR THREE ORDINARY KINDS MADE LIENT HOP HEAVY WRIGHT TECHNOLOGY BREATHING, LIVING IN A VARIED BEAT, PLAYING BETWEEN 50 CENTS BULL DOG SUSPENDERS HEAVY WRIGHT TECHNOLOGY BREATHING, LIVING IN A VARIED BEAT, PLAYING BETWEEN 509 North Lamine Street, cut flowers. The young debutante, dressed in pompadour net ver pink silk, and carrying a bouquet of pink and white roses, which the ladies presented to her carried the honors of the evening with girlish grace and dignity. After the presentation of the debutante by her mother, Mrs. D. N Crosthwait came the grand march led by Miss Aunie and her brother David. Following them were Miss King of Jefferson City and Paul Crosthwait. Others in line were: Cora Carr, Irva French, Evelyn Wilson, Misses Daughtry, Boaz, Blanch Holliday, Corriene Buckner, Lillian Wells, Alberta Wells and Barker of Lawrence, Kans. Presiding at the punch bowls were the Misses Ruby Bradley, Nannie Richardson and Melody Thollins. Mrs. Crosthwait was assisted by Mesdames J. F. Bradley, T. C Unthank, H. O. Cook, J. Lang, F. Jackson, & W. W. Fairfax, S. Harris, A. Gibs, J. Hill, C. Monroe, W. P. Swan, J. Herndon, Nero Bossfield, M. Carter and Miss Salie Jordan. The out of town guests were: MissDaughtry of Chicago, Miss Warrick of St. Louis, the Misses Barnes of Denver, Miss Flo King, of Jefferson City and Miss Wright of Topeka. The young debutante is a student of Fiske University Tennessee, and will resume her studies this fall. MALTA BEND ITEMS. Mrs. Laura Davis of this place is in Marshall visiting. Mrs. Sarah Neff was called to Kansas City to spend a few weeks with her sister who is ill. Miss Edna Reid is on the sick list this week. Mrs. E. D. Burns is very ill at this writting. Misses Pleadis Fowler, Susie Stuard and Messera Alva Turk, and George Steverson of this city spent Sunday at Marshall. Miss Bettie Jiles is visiting in Cow Creek this week. Mrs. Charley Taylor and children spent Sunday in Cow Creek. Mrs. Annie Fluence and Mrs. Mollie Fluence spent Wednesday with Mrs. George Rich. Mrs. Alberta Tibbs is on the sick list this week. George Steverson left for Lexington Tuesday for a few weeks. W. J. BLOCHBERGER Wholesale Liquors. —AGENT FOR— Miller's "HIGH LIFE." The BEST MILWAUKEE BEER 115 WEST MAIN STREET, SEDALIA, † † MO --Beth Phones 501.-- Quinn's Saloon --FOR ALL KINDS GF-- ‘ a a : ae he OF THE WEEKLY OONSERVATOR, MONDAY, SEPT. 21, 1908. Speech or Fion. Herbert S. Hadley : y Republican Neminee for Governor of Missouri At the Opening of the Campaign for1908, at Springfield, Saturday, September 19 Four years ago the people of Mirsourl @avé their electoral vote to Theodore Roosevelt and lected the entire Repubil- dan State ticket, with the exception of Governor. It now becomes necessary for them to consider the administrations of those whom they elected four years ago ‘and to decide whether they wish to oon- tinue the policies and principles of govern- ment which those administrations have sought to enforce. THE WORK OF THEODORE RoosE- VaLT. * Never before in the history of this coun. ee one administration ere 80 much oe melvees ta a acy of our Nation abroad aa has the ad- Republican. bas reached its est service ore bis leadership. His Sao: Istration has at all times and under ail Groumstances stood for a brave and im- partial eaartn aes of Sante Dae ona abuses in our industrial system by the rn of trusts and eee it raised the standard of our public serv- foe by the punishment of evil-doers; it has made our railroads highways of com- meroe, open to all alike on fair and equal terms, by securing a discontinuance of rebates and discriminations; E'hee rendered most signal service to ‘the laboring men of the country by the enactment of laws for the protection of ‘their lives, ee securing of their sans and the adtancement of their welfare; ‘and, by enforcing a proper arbitration and adjustment of differences, has brought about a closer relation of confidence and futer-dependence between labor and oe. Atal; it has inaugurated the movement the improvement of the vast system of in- land water-ways of the country and the conservation ‘of our natural resources, and bas wrested from private greed and cor- Tmongpaly ihe control of the great ral wealth of the country; it has at times stood firm and true against the e_vraaith and’ the evla ‘of’ prive Seger sever find monopoly, | Never Man wo tmprensed ‘ihe force ot" he’ pers 70 ree : sonar ana the force ‘of hls. principles Dle'as hae this modern uportie utd’ propeet Of righteousness, ‘TAFT, HIS LOGICAL SUCCESSOR. And now that he has blazed the path- along whi it travel, we need 'tader ‘who will continue his: work tee gause his heart is in the work; who will Rave the courage to be right when it is ‘popular to be roan: who is brave oes an@ strong enough to refuse to make terms with politicians, even to be Prest- Gent; who thinks before he talks and In+ ‘vestigntes before he acts; who sees all sides of @ question before ho makes a decision and who knows the difference be- ae a principle and a precedent; a \who knows the rights of Inbor and capital, and the wrongs of each; who 24d ihe conservatiom and the exper of the Judge to tho experience and wiveness of tho extoutives who that ‘our trade” and commerce ‘be large, but who also realizes that fade and commerce must be honest Jawful; who has shown that he con, feveatest public work ‘of the eertire ane Rewntiate with fairness and ‘satisfaction ad affecting the lives and happiness lions of people; who knows, as no. man knows, the conditions and ne- ities of our dependent races, and who has & heart that feols for their deficiencies and their peees One, In fact, who is able and willing to successfully carry forward the great work and destiny of the Repub- Hican party. Such a man and such a leader we Rave in him who was the trust- ed friend of William McKinley and who is the logical successor of ‘Theodore Roose- Wit our candidate for the Presidency, Wane eoptvaliieg aceition tn. this ca ing question tn m- paign in ational pailtics te the one ques. the. principles: and cies oh aoe tees Roosevelt; and ‘wintan ‘H, Taft stands before the American people today as the representative of thoee principles and pol: lofes, THE WORK OF REPUBLICAN STATE OFFICIALS, In State affairs, we challenge the atten- tion of the people of Missourt to the reo- ords that have been made by the Repub- ican qfiolals_ whom they. ae, a ey. have dutise of thelr respective ofices n'a vine orous, ‘eMfcient ‘and painstaking manner, and there has been no suspicion of scan- dal or claim of inefficiency in connection with the record of any of these omcers, The Repubiienn Btate officials who were elected four ne ‘80, and who are can- inet four years, esrvedttar meee oe tae State Board of Exuallsation, which as- eesses the value for the purposes of tax- ation of the property ofthe bubllo service corporations of the State. In thé form ance of that work A have Increased the assessments from $131,142,152.67 in 1904, Be tty Bh te tags io “4 ae cette is eer ° milion dollars each yours “And ‘event with thig increase of assessment, the property of the public service corporations is not at a higher proportion of its etait Aci ae the taxable wealth of the State in. this amount, these officials, as members of the State Board of Haqualisation, have also porrected many manifest inequalities in the assessments of public service corpora- as a Teault of polities! aduenees sed ose on : paige contributions, uenee# 8nd came) THE WORK OF WILLIAM W. WILDER. if time ited, ¥ should 11 to tell you something ta deca aa, Uke, tal oMicials have done in the performance of the duties of their respective offices. I mould tke £0 be able to give you a cleat engerazanding ot the, canoe, method! | feMiclent manner tn which theta ait ferent offices’ have been conducted. T Stata Aveitor Wintass’ 7,” Wriece "ESE ad, forthe’ eohouls ot be Biase mens | aon iat | oe. unauthorised ted by | Derscoratia a tnleting | Eranoul also ins tora’ | by’ nT to ex-}: aker tn’ the ation 3a Inmet of the” ¥ te aul jor ‘hie aporora te, oaclent manner in| sot the Sinte, "tnd warned || é fxirevagniea ind tts ony ls yrerniag’ wont unhetted, that | ee re eee | Em ern ed mosynacy institutions of the state and the the, tunds necessary to carry’ on Wot 7 ‘various activities. THE RECORD OF THE STATE TREAS- uRgR. The of the office of State treasurer F. Gmelich would also faraiens, prodtable gublect for discussion for @ much longer time Tam able to give tt. He hes, with @ foancial abit never before equalieg, tm ‘the dlacharge of of" the Btate in the Gepostores a fe in . quired by law and in three years and nine months of his term has collected as inter- (est on balances for the beneft of the State $280,208.63, while his Democratic Pisdgoessore, to, twenty-seven years, col lected only $447,181.18." He has Kept the books of his office’ in absolute harmony JRith the provisions of the law and hes put into. operat igheat je ef flolenoy a the conduct ot Tia business, THE RECORD OF THE SECRETARY OF OTATE. I should Itke to tell you much in detail as to the manner in which John i. Swanger has conducted the office of Becre- tary of State. How the routine duties of that omce ‘have Been ‘promptly and cor Fectly performed to the complete sattetac- ‘tion every citizen, But what is more Important, Mr, Swanger has made the banking lawa of the State mean something to the people. And so long as he is in charge of the laws providing for the ex- ‘amination and inspection of our Btate banks, {t will not be necessary to enact a law providing for the guarantee of de- posits, compelling the honest and capable nker to be responsible for the dishonest and incapable one. While he hasbeen careful and conservitive in declining to take any action which would unjustly In- Jure the credit of any men or banking in- stitution, he has been fearless and cour- ageous in the performance of his official duties when occasion required action on his part, “And further, he and his exam- Iners have not given a clean bill of health to ‘any Insolvent bank becaure it was owned by @ man of political Influence, and he has rcne!-tontly. refused to accept general reputation as satisfactory proof of solvency. In addition, he has com- Pelled corporations which had long been fransacting business in Mlssourl without Woense, 9 comply with the, laws "of our State, ‘and has thereby turned into the gen- eral Fevenue fund many thousands of dol- lora to which the State was legally entitled; he has increased the receipts of his office without increasing its expenditures, and has in all particulars performed the dutles of hia" office with "economy, ‘and ime partiality, MY OWN OFFICE. T should tke to tell you, if f had the time in which to do no, of that work of my own office of which you have never Fead in tho newspapers; of the work that ‘a done in the office nnd the library in attending to the ordinary, every-day rou- fine duties ‘of the office which results in fhe proper enforcement of tho law, the Prevention of abusos oF the necessity for reform. It im this work, and not the work of my’ office, which has attracted. public attention, in’ which I tike the most sat~ tataction. for Tt is a caretul attention to the performance of the details of official duty that insures tho best safeguard. of an honest government and an impartial enforcement of the Inw. In addition to the work of thore State officers elected four years ago, we point with satisfaction and pride to the honest and efficient services that have been rend- ered by th other officers elected at that time: Albert D. Nortont of the Bt. Louls Court of Appeais, J. D, Johnson of the Kanaas City Court’ of’ Appeals, ‘Henry Lamm of the Supreme Court of the Btate, Frank Wightman of the Board of Rallroad and Warehouse Commissioners, John C. McKinley, our. Eleutenant-Governor, and also do We call the attention of the peo- ple to the high rank that has been se: cured for Missourl in the National Con: gress by our Repromntative clected in 1904 and 1906, and by our Senator, Wil- | Ham ‘Warner, THE REAL Issue. But, notwithstanding the satisfactory and eMcient records that have been made by these officials during the inst four years, the people of Missourl are asked in this campaign to restore the conduct of State affairs to that faction of the Demo- ratio ‘which was driven from power in 1004. diven if here ‘wae but Tite It the records of the Republican Btate of- tclate elcctod four yours ago to, deserve your confidencé and approval, “there. is avery reason and consideration of good aitisenahip why you should not restore to power, that faction which Js now in con: ol of the, Democratle party.” Brom 18d 0 1904, the Demooratio party was in un- juestioned control of the ‘offices of. this tate, and for twelve or fourteen years prior’ to 1904 the Democratic party was ander the control of m certain crowd of politicians who were pleased to refer to hemselves aa the “Old Guard.” but whom Jovernor Folk and his friends, with per- tape equal appropriateness, are’ pledued o call the “Old Gang.” And what was he result of this thirty-one years of Uns nterrupted rule, and moro particularly of hat period of political supremacy, during which the “Old Guard" was in the fu oom. and blossom of 148 glory and ite ower? I do not want in this ‘campaign @ be partisan or unfair, and that which will say should appeal’ with equal force 0 the good citizens of all parties. ‘There: ore, I prefer to quote to you the state nents of your Present Demooratle Cover. ior. as to the evila and abuses that existed inder the rule of the “Old Guard,” and or which that organization 1a directly re- ponslble, QOVERNOR FOLK’s CHARGES AGAINST THE “OLD QUARD.” ‘According to hie repeated publlo atate- nents and. many of tis supporters, the ‘Old Guard." while in charge of State fairs, used the police departments and lection boards of the large cities as po- itloal machines to eliminate the element f chance from elections; they so -pros- {tuted the allot to corrupt political pure oven that elections inthe large cities no opie, the pole departments td undet the police departments had under hele ent become both ineficlent corrupt. joue men who | we ind corrupt, and those men who were ‘charges can be read in the con! John’ A. Lee, the records of legislative tn- ‘Yeatignitons, the records of ‘the boedle rials for legislative and municipal corrup- Hon, and the records of the rand jury a investigations at Kansas PREGENT OEMOCRATIC RESPON- GIBILITY FOR THIS RECORD. Now, in this contest, I say again that 1 do not want to be partisan, and 1 also Want to be entirely fair, I want to do no man, and no party, an injustice, 1 do not mean to charge upon the rank and file of the Democratic. party the reaponslbitt for this disgraceful condition of pollee, legislative and executive corruption which exiatod prior to 1804. "A political party is to be charged with responsibility for such ‘8 condition of affairs in its past record only as it endorses that record or seeks to place again in powst the men under ‘whose management and control such con- eon rear nareee en iow, int, what are the facts ‘The tame Demoeratio Convention, of which the present State candidates were mem- bers, gave to the administrations of Stone, ‘Stephens and Dockery the very same en- dorsement that it gave to the adminiaten- lon of Joneph W, Folk, | Name me a member ‘of the “Old Guard" who wns Active in the affalra of the Democratic party for the twelve or fourteen years Drlor to 1904 who wan not active in this etmpalen for the nomination of. Wiliam 8. Cowherd. Go to St. Louls and see there in the primary election returns as expression of “Old Guard” methods, evi- donces that the “Old Guard” has lost nelther its cunning nor its power. “Let me fond to you the ‘tentimony of Fa Butler, eonvicted by Governor Folk of boodling ‘and wentenced to five years in the Stnte Penitentiary, but saved hy a technical de- cision of the Supreme Court: “The only man I come out for before the election," sald Butler, “was Cowherd for Governor, “T wouldn't be surprised If my nunport made Coveherd ten thourand votrk in St, Louls and five thousand outalde the elty.t “Then you came pretty near nominating Cownerd,” the Interviewer suggested, “E am not saying that,” was the call tlous reply. “My felenda won, hut that don't prove that fam back in polities; T'don't have to be, T have friends all over town and they Know me well enough to know what t want. “Te Thad to tell them every time, T wroutdn’t congidce them ‘worth ‘much ax lends." ‘ “Whom will your friends support for Senator?” the reporter. asked, jy uBtone will win." wan the answer, “even the preachers are getting on to Folk, “His ii me made more drunkenness In St Louis of Sunday than was ever seen be= fore.” Folk won't come within thirty. thot: isan votes of Stone, For myscif.” con: Ainuod Rutter, “I gave the most aitention to the candidates for Clreult. Judge, T voted for Bass. Rarrett_and Werner, Aldn’t care to voto for Dillon, he goes to ehuireh: too much. Do you want that kind of a man to nom- inate your earididate for Governor? Da yout want your Governor under obligations to that kind of q man for hit nomination? | Now let mo read to you the testimony ‘of Lawler M Daly, the Chairman of the, Demooratic City Cental Committee in St. Louls, as tothe pare that money played tn, scouring for Mr. Cowherd his nomination: cEach ward committeeman wha favored Cowherd,” sald Daly, “war given ane thousand dollars “for” ward expenses, (There are twenty-eight wanda. in’ Bt Tavis), “in aidition to thatsum." sald Baly, the committeomon wert susared ‘with individual contributions, For exam= ple, {none ward the committceman, whose name T will not mention, wax allowed one thousand dollars. for campaign expendi: urea, ‘and also an equal amount. for. his | ‘own ‘personal use, “At Toast. 335.000. was | employed by the Cowherd. managers’ to, carry St, Louls.. ‘These are. facts, It 1s true’ that 1 ‘was for Dave Ball for Gover: | nor, and Induced my friends in the Twon- ty-fecond Ward to vote for him, Now | ther is no use asking me who gave this| money or wno collected it, because the| fight ts over and Tam not yelling,” “How much were you and your asto- clutes on the Democratic Clty Committee offered to support Mr. Cowherd?” ‘Daly was asked, “On, I don't know," he replted, “the amount, was aq much that ‘perhaps, the public would not belleve tt. ‘Things didn't FO just right to sult me, but that Is no renaon why I should have a grievance, ‘It| Twas Colonel Ball, t would go home and take a rest. It might be all right to con- test the primary, but if-T were Colonel Ball I wouldn't do it. ‘The cards have been played and there Is nothing for ‘him | to do but take iis medicine, But they tell me that in Kansas City one ward which had reristered 380 gave Cowherd a mas | Jority of 2,500, “If that tn true, it beats our Indian meihods sil hollow. T am not| aqucaling; in fact. 1 am perfectly satis. | fied with things as they have happened Rut what could any leader do when he run up against that $35,000 ‘slush fund? The ward committeemen ‘won't deny that they got theirs. In one ward the commit- teeman was paid $1,200 for campaign ex- pennes: benidea that sum, ho waa allowed 1500 for Individual expenses, I refused to! take @ cent. Ball was a poor ‘man and) there wan nobody back of him who gave | dollar, so far as I know. There was no} deal on the State ticket; it was a straight | out fight and the cash won,” i Now let me read you some of these clee- | ion returns themselves in Kaniaas City and St, Louts, in order that you may eee what i wonderful ystem it'te that has! been Invented in Kansas City and st. | Louls for the purpose of nominating and. slecting for the people thelr public of- | als In the Third Ward of Bt. Touts, Mr. | Cowherd was credited with 1.642 votes and Mr. Ball with $1, In 1906, upon the same | registration at the general election, Judas Woodson, who polled the highest vote upon | the Democratic State ticket, received onl: | 1.179 votes. A canvass of this ward bs! the police denartment, Under the dirvotion of Governor Folk, showed that not mora than 16 per cent’ of those who were re || corded as having voted for Mr, Cowher really voted for him, Practically the sama | vote was returned for the other candidates upon the machine ticket aa was returned | ‘or, Mr. Cowherd. The Bt, Loule “Repubs | ic," the State Democratic organ, on ris |! Nay, August 7, 1908, saya, in apéaking of! ris vote: | “The vote of 1,843 for Cowherd and 31 for Ball in and of iteelt ts not Incredible But when we pass to the office of Lieuten: | gh? find, the. samo, Sleparity, were 1.852 votes for Mr, Paint cf County, and “38 “tor. Kelley, aha bind lawyer of St Louis. “Then L647 for Roach of Jasper County for McGrath of Bt. Louls for the Recretary of Btate, A sorry eho! lor the Kellys and the MoGraths in ‘ fominated by a Miles. And” 80, through the fist, we have 1,640 for | as Auditor, 1,644 for Winters ae Ball Commissioner, 1.889 for Graves as Bost pone, Judes 83 for Bran an gy | Court of Appeals, 1,669 for ‘Be! {unanimity as to so many candidates for ‘80 many oMiced? It is not tho work of the nilidates themaelves, for some of them, | Weventure to say, were never in the ward and Never saw or’ spoke to a voter of the },,coutinuing, the same paper, on the name day. €ays, ctitorially: cenit AS, gnetroly natural that Balt, and other candidatea, who were not so. fortu: Rate au to be pion the, slate which: was Fallroaded throughs ‘the Third, “ginteenth [eeu cate ss shou eager desire S extraordinary returns recdived from these | wards. When more than saixtoenthe of the voters who vote the Democtatic owed imag city wand ane. folly for the same slate, picking exactly, the ‘same ten names from a list-of more than feventy, we face a political phenomt.on that calle’ imperatively for inveatigatiwn. No wonder that the candidates who wer: lerushed beneath this marvelous ward roll- er ahould want to know & good, deal more bout it hey are jusiiied in making tn quity about the man or men ‘who man. ‘aged the roller and the methods advited to mulde It to 0 singularly perfect an ac- complishment. "There are many pertinent queries that may be asked. | How was the solection of the Third Ward slate Influ- enced? What inducements got the can: didate's name on tho lst of favorites? How were individual voters brought under such disciplined control? When did thes Ret the training that enabled them to vote with such mechanical exactness? Ver- haps {t is well to remember that the erin. inal provisions of the general election laws apply to primary elections as well. Con- tests are not provided for, but frauds are punishable.” Tt las furthor been developed by the Police “Investigation of “the “wate int Louis, conducted under the direction af |Governor. Folk, that votes were counted for Mr. Cowhert which were cast for Mr. | Hall, Mr. Stapel and Me, Wallace, and sce: ing that’ Lhd no opponent and “did “not need them, they. counted Votes for Mr. [Cowhert that wore cast forme, Votes were counted for Mr. Cowherd that were jeven cast for Mr. Garver, the Socinilat candidate, Many. votes Were counted twlee and three times for Mr, Cowherd, Voters were recorded as voting for him Who wore jout of the State: who had- moved to other Precincts: who had not Voted at all, and ‘Voters wera counted far Mr. Cowherd wha had been long since dead. Vater were recorded ax voting for Me, Cowherd In “alphabetical ortor, all the -A'e etore all ithe B's, and ‘so on thionghout the alpha= het. "The same conditions av disclosed tn the ‘Third Ward have heen disclosed In the cage of other wards, Where the vote has oon Investigated. And vet, in the face af these facts, developed by ah Investigation conducted by. Demoerstic amelate under the direction of a Democratic Governor, Mr. “Cowher ard. the Democratic Rate Datform say “that Te trade were coms mitted inthe Clty" wf St. Loitie, ete. Th onder that yeu may understand somes thing more as to the role ne Hutter methode, nnd the tise of £34,000 In the Primary lection. let mie trad sou the tere Timon” af one of the sides af election ax to the manner In whieh the Voting was jane ‘Two dave after the primary. Mat Reynolds, of M7 North Ninth aiecet, St, Louis, who was acting ax a Judge in the Kourth Ward, Seventh Proeiiet, the pall Jn place for which Is located at SIT North Tenth street, sald: “Shortly before seven o'clock ‘Tuesday morning, a erowd ng about afteen men Came into the Foom and Asked for balla, king the name of aman 1 knew to be tieadnag well ag mycown Raine at Chose SC other persons U'knew, Erequested. the Wolice to arrest them, charging that they Were repeaters: but they ignored my ree smoot They ett thy plage then, HC fe turned before four o'clock, when T ave orders that, nly four should: he admitted Ata time. ‘These arders also were Ignored hy the police. When T renewed my. pros tests. the crowd. with conearted action, jumped ‘on-me and beat and Kicked me, Knocking, meen one ‘of the tables. ‘Ten minuter later 1 left the plice to telephone for some more police protection, but when about one hundred and twenty-five feet away from the place. the same crowd came up hehind me and renowed their at tacks. “After wolng heme to. apply. Fem: edies ‘to, my injuries, T came back, and under additional police protection, served throughout the remainder of the day.” Tt should be said, tn falences to Governor Folk and his Board of Police Commission= wre. that the police who permitted thie aa sault hive been discharged from the deo partment. In this primary election, according to the returna received from ihe judges and clerks, David A. all earried eighty of the 114 counties of the State and Mir. Cow | herd carried 31, In that part of Missouri nutalde of Kansas City-and St, Louls, Mr, Fall had 12,000 more votes than Mr, Cows herd, but in Kansas City and st. ‘Louls, Yecording to the. election” returns, Mr Cowhord was credited with approximate: iy 24,000 more votes than was Mr, Tall, In the entire State Mr. Cowherd was cred: ited with 96,091; David A. Rall with $4,.) M7; Willlam 1, Wallace with 47-903 and Henry F. Stapel with 17,214, 62.943. more votes were cast againat Mr. Cowherd than were credited in his favor, So, even Upon the face of the returns themselves, Air. Cowherd is the minority nominee of. the Democratic party. Not only is Mir. Cows | nerd the minority candidate upon the face | nf the returns, but ie there a man of sense in the Stato of Missouri who felleves that Mr. Cowherd would be the nominee of the Democratle party today. if anly. honeat | votes had been counted In his favor? Tat me road vou upon that qucation the eatimony of William W. Walltce, Judge | nf the Criminal Court of Jackson County. | for whom over 48,000 Democrats got their votes counted in tho inst primary elec: Hon. Judge Wallace says: | “Edo not accept the election returns! nf tho recent primary as a correct. Vers | ict. T do not accept it because there | were between five and six thousind votes | vast for me in Kansas City that were never counted. "There were votes counted. that | were never east, Because the returns | naloated my defeat, it does not mean that | ny stand for the enforcement of the law | was repudiated. In Kansas City there || rave been vilo clections. croaked elections, wicked elections, thieving elections, and, monstrous elections, There ix a great deal |' af talk about corrupt elections in. St, |! Louis. We have crooks in Kansan City’ | who can teach thore In St. Louie things |! about stealing elections that they never | Now let me read to you the testimony | of David A. Ball of Pike County, former state Renator and Lieutenant-Governor @f |' yOUF State, as to how he was robbed of || he nomination for the benefit of Ar, |' Dowherd: \ MR. BALL'S EVIDENCE, i tye Gays after the primary, Mr, Ball |; “Tara convinced that I was sold out tn|' Gity and St. Louls., 1 am led to|: leve that wholesale frauds were com: In those ‘cities, and if T can fix feaponsibility for theso methods, fam todo ie Nene 8 iu, VGLUIUGY, In Jefferson City, on September 7th after all the disclosures an the result of the police canvass and the grand jun Investigation, and after he had time. fo ‘examination ‘and reflection, Mr. Ball sald: {Xow cat say for’ me. that 1 woul rather put In jail the thieves who robbed ime, sho, Twill not say, me—who robbed the Detnocrats of the State—of the nomt- nation for Governor, than to be Governol of thle state, and F am going to do. tha Very thing, too, if It takes all the rest o! Ry days. 1 know,” continued Mr. Bal Tthat 1 was honestly nominated at the Democratic ‘primary. We have already Indicted twenty-tive judges and clerks whe stole that prinary, “When the trail leads Into the upper ‘tondom, Tam going to take A direc: hand in the game myself, Bay thie, £ ther, An out ‘pater. added, the man yo thousands ox Democrats in Alle: sour’ ctleve today’ should Wo thelr. cane ait ce for Governor, “aay for me, that d hive positive Information that relatively the frade against me were As great and jaggarrir' in Kaneas City ae in St Tate HamPt am couue to get at the bottom of Hem, ton" A) man who was in those boxes M_ Mill added. “would, of ‘course, /not Hike (re are’ them. @pened Bu the Demncrate’at Missourt belleve, ax Tbe. Hove that thirven who steal honest men's Vols OURbE to He prosecuted and. put. In the’ jeenitentiiry, ond that te what tam Reig t9 ace done te there te law and fuss tie In Miaseurt, Following the prima,’ election, Geonre Creel, coal oll Inepectar MM Wvsnsae Clty. by arpointmient of Governor Pun. changed Ii Tie samen rhe Indepenctont. that frame fad been committed ti Ue pele mative, and pubiished at) efter of $50 Aplece ‘for Tra Muen Who wate PecoE lel Voting inthe Second Wird. if Jim Pe. ter Aast. Mr. Cewherd's North End represe t= ative, Wonk produce allot any one ol them: Un to the present writing. ne part Sf this offer has been accepted. amd yet Mr Cowherd. in his openiiig apacsh owt Sedalia. stated that f would be. tet ied for slanderiyg the people. of Kanens City boeuse Thad charged that there was des honesty in the primary election there, — Lawn only repeated the charges mae by Wittiam t. Watltee, Davi As TRL and the representative o€ Gevernar Folk, "So {CT am to be rebuked, Tet It be for that for wivtel Liam really itty, naniely, re eating ths chargos of these Well, Riown Kuilers of deninertes: A RECEIVER OF STOLEN NOMINA- TION. Consider all of thie evidence, honest eltizen. whatever may be your polities! Conshder the Vote (tself in those twa ett hes considor the testimeny af Ea Mutier and Of Tawier Daly. Democratic machitte pate Helin: consider the teatimons of Wiliam Ho Waites and David A, Ball, Nishonind= cai honset Demiworats, id then Answer i Sehr own conscience as ta Whether Wade Wathes ‘and Dave Till are tight “when they cham that money, fertnd att viotnee, {ideal “OM Gang” mepants, have foisted inane the Demiocrathe purty, tlie eountaaey ee Witham 3 Cewkent ie ibe trie, ie charged fe David AL Ball that he was Eabhed of tho now bation, tis benotiehaty Sf hat tabherys wae Me Cowher whe Thus stands Wore, the poopie wf Misael fy thie campaten charged tie hie prinedpal Sypennent With Beine the receiver fw totem Rorsusthort. Diy We Wish to lve (Stele methods! the approval of Sour Note? Do you wish to endarse a candidacy Made siecesaful hy such crimes. agalst the allots And although Meo Tall dtd Jusbee Wallace may. mot ments oppose the Siestion of Mr Cowhent thay neue have ui They never WHL 2) Toe oe thos Bee Tait their own: respect ard. thot teat for the truth, tell the people at Misanurd That Me. Cowherd woo Cho honestisy re inated candidate of the Democratic itt WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Now what ie the shmiticance of those crimes gainer the balla tet this Lavish tea et money ty nammnate Ate, Cowherd and to deere Me, Rais Why bee that ihe repressutatives of special interests In tin Clty of St. Lauls waht subscribe #35.000 to defeat Mr Hall and te Romie nate Mr. Cowhent? Toth at these mien profess to believe in William J. Resan ‘and his principles, and to favor the same general theories of Kovernment.. ‘Then, Why Was one Worth 55.000 more to there men than ihe other? Why wae it that mien would commit crimes Against the ballot, rivaling those, whlch were commit: ted under the rule af the “OM Guard.” 19 nominate one Damocert and to defeat an anther? “Doth Rall-and Cowherd had de> cared in tublle spechion for the enforce. mient of law and for honest elections, and yet men were Willing to commit crimes anit to plice themselves within. the. vers shadow “of the penitentiary te nominate one and to defeat the ther. What private vssuranees had. these men received that in case of Mr, Cowhent's election no harm. would come to them and that all would Ne Well? ‘These are questions which each voter in Misgcurt must answer for him: ‘olf when he casts hia taliot on the std. Mt next November, RALLY "ROUND THE FLAG. =! Th the carly part of this campaign, Mr, Powhent made some apeccher that he has since tried hard to forget and tried hander sill to hive the Democrats of the Brite Forget. He charged, th substance, that the Democratic party ih Misaqnel had gone oft ifter false ends and had taken up. with | newisma, and he called upon the Demo= srats of the State to “rally: "round the | Nag* with him.” When Afr. Whiteentton pive Ball, dude Evans and Judge Wale ace prompily ‘asked Ar Cowtord what Ing he meant, he suddenly abandoned Hat battlesery ‘and shibhoteth of vletory. The tag, however, ‘which Mr. Cowherd isked the Democrats to rally “round was mown then and. ts better "known now. owas the tag of the Okt Guard It wat the tag that Mr. Folk and his sup: jorters dive from power inthe Dems | ratio party In 18M, Ata the fag that the reonte of the state’ drove from the State rapitot in that eleetion, DO YOU WANT To Go BACK? | So, today. the fesue Is clear: Do you wane {9 RO ack? Do you want to KO mack {0 ‘the ‘conditions ‘that existed in 9047 Da yon want to eo back to Pudded | eaistration tists, stuffed ballot boxes. att | orged clestion returns’ fia vou want to #9 Trick Lo police corruption In the Rreat | itlex and have the protectors of lives and roperty partners. with. those Who: Pres: Ice view and commit crime? Do you want | © go back to the sale of legislation to the | ghest blader: to nandcemente, purchased wv campalgn contrihuttons: to the wholes | ale bribery of publle officials: to the time | when the bribe-giver and the bribe-taker | vill again “stalk through legislative halls | nd RO unWhinped of Justice”: to A cons | tion In which the “restoration of the | Finelples of cemmon honesty will again | ecome the paramont tesue in. Miswourl alitiest* Tf you do, you can rally ‘round |, IN FAIRNESS TO MR. COWHERD, xey there may be those who er think frit clan chat: he ‘man’ 'ot perasral 3 integrity and legal ability, who would not himself’ portale in anything dishonest Reva even’ an apparent tnuusticn Af ¢veaty Raat he Pare ae ee ah area tee, eee pression of the hope that our political con- etinal tahasloae tent bath aalaeaa Tentioee, sonal relations that have existed between tho wit say that's ght ot peranal ine who wil ee in . rary can be ‘timed. tor, abe. Comherd which could not with equal force and fair- ness be claimed for Alexander M. Dock- ery? Js there one among you who can fairly claim for Mr. Cowherd the expe- rience in state affairs of Lon V. Stephens? And yet, under the administrations of these ‘two men police corruption, election. frauds, sale of lation and ek in legislative affairs, reached the very hey- day_of its rule. The experience of Lon ¥. Stephens did not prevent the Servint oa tam fromm the tegilature for the. con solidation of the street railway syste! in St. Louis, and the other crimes which Were exposal in the Cardwell case. The Seaver integrity of Alexander Dockery id not prevent the scandal of the alum deal, the crimes confessed by John A. Lee. and police corruption and election frauds Ir'Raneas City and St. Toute. ty tuere te Tent in’ the public service of Ait Com herd cea e fourteen years that he show an ‘al salary that would o te the people of Missourl reason ty believe Occ Mh Cowherd would preven a eturh {to the Conditions that Btone, Bteptons and Backoey sind neither prevent hur correet UWL Betsy atid indeed te that sundenes can bs aubinitied inthe pects oF Mise Sour CAMPAIGN CONTRIB: © ONS. ‘There is another quesien sbduidt ber iwind ton have Stee Goa! ta fends enlighten the: peop 3 stil, Stn cowhend iin sc tiny Ind i sprain of Wittig hw da hevnational Democratie phir oe ag ie present time, Lhave taifed todas wi ithe hae mentiane Suit plan oF The CMiaaeratie pattern ath elke Re tot Thee es. camer ne trees Meda ccagen Scat he ae Bom, st), ate plathorm, tn tienes ate Goro: Niet owhtnd actively Rae Ucinated, “ie 3 Mleshowe ange meet Oe nie tat, stu anberte ehosh He 8 Rhow. wh BY whee stands Ups thie queetion, sh | Ne ae the, pebe Illy oe catanmnest c nniUns ta Nation atonentarad ot 9 se Mates Se he tn Gave ot the yc tiny"? cantata contributions atean ea tot nee a Cave We thes which are geet | Secure A'naminathors “Ment fete yw tee ublients of all campange ter oa ed sugceet that he make yublt. the toes of themen wii sutaribed the see 4 ew aL Lawier Dy Daye the chherta gn the Liemocratte Clty Centrale sari vee ot Se Howie siya he Knows was set iy aN Cowher sistent in the Cee oe we tavtiie Lake Hot ask Me, Cowher’ mats Nie alt the mane tae wea sat tines te Nie fave thtatyshont the wily aok hae hie eves tye pales or tis concriiutione: mate for tas, se Lats, ard the manne ime wie es ronttrivutinne weee expends Tee t the tame hota mulch whe KUL ny the Hintessstativer af mule ees jeratis tat iim. tel you" howe es rts mitcrin by tags nal Intereaia watch have slaved the ws ie tee ara inp iy caine eke ts abot the Law im thie tute bet fs tel Seid PW MUI thse, teh wh katy iy consol in State during. aie hee nt paltn nit election corruption tee te pris abet his hamtnatien Te ALE rend ik mat Niue jussoaston ee * Information, Ltake him te salt ape se minatsrts th St Taunt mnamongs farmatian publies “When att anes Stes Cawhend ccvures the wiulteath + Mee. Cache wid he weneingy aie iat Note stuccre dn hie support. & se italien the watecrm wt Ge at HOME RULE AND SUNDAY CLO: A: peinsale of the enforcement of the for which it has consistently ateod ite birth, ‘The Republican platforms ease ta favor of entorelng 2 laws ae Cees charges, In effect, that the people of cites of the State would. if permitted te the ottclals to enforce the laws in the selecting henest and capable men for ofe helt, certainly does not warrant such an keeper. the Republican boss of the Bee- ont Ward, a8 Superintendent of Streets, frauds that occurred in Kansas ‘ty at a little presumptuous in Ar, Cow ord te and election boants, for the peopl uf the examine the Democratic record uj on this isvioews Rut four years ago the Derao- cratic platform declared: “We favor the right of the pe vple of each locality to select thelr own oiclais."* And Governor Folk, in his inaug iral ade ; dress, unqualittedly endoried that} rineiple” “I believe that the people can be trust ta guvern thempelves ang that If th Inga’ cities are given the privilege. of selecting, their own officials, tl Ne there wil it be wrong to give local ool pecera in the selection of local officials 10 part of the Rtate, then it would seem the entire theory of our governm: wrong. If the Prope. of lt not take enough ini im pul to secure good Prement tor ON! ay aes in attend to ‘pantie thelr own Dusiness, MV LABOR RECORD AND MR. COW-HERD'S. MIXED SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL QUESTION. Mr. Cowherd, in his remarks upon the school question, would seek to leave the impression, without making the statement, that he is not a representative statement is absolutely lacking in a suggestion of fact to support it. I am now, and have always been. in favor of the statement, and have always been in favor of the statement in the public schools, but also in our higher educational institutions. And if I am elected Governor, I pledge the people of the state government to provide the law which was inaugurated by the Republican party, when in control of the state government, to 65, providing for black and white dress, is maintained unchanged. I think all intelligent persons who have investigated this question of freedom agree that for the sake of business that this holiday should be maintained. accused in the Republican State ism in favor of increasing the amount of money our public school system. has does my party believe, can handle the state's given to the states the State Normals, yet I am opposed to maintaining the present disproportion of revenue between the State University and the public schools, by which it costs $118.60 each year for every student in the State University, and for every year for every pupil in the public schools. HOW CANDIDATES SHOULD BE JUDGED. THE RECORD OF OFFICIAL SERVICE. I have held the office of First Assistant City Counselor of Kansas City, Prosecutor of Missouri General of Missouri. And if my opponents can show wherein I have ever failed to do my entire duty to the best of my ability, I will not pursue the purpose of this discussion, it is not important to refer to my record in the office of City Counselor of Kansas City or Missouri. Four years ago, I was nominated for the office of Attorney General by accident and elected on purpose. And yet it was not until I was appointed to the office I endowed to take hold of it as if I did. I soon learned that I could occupy my entire time with its ordinary route of office. I should endow to correct some of the abuses and evils that existed in our commercial and industrial system to the injury of the people of the THE STANDARD OIL TRUST. tion, has been exposed 'and driven from the State; the Standard Oil company of Indiana and the Waters-Pierce Oil Company of Indiana, and the National Oil Company order of the Circuit Court of Jackson County to obey our laws and sell to all who wish to buy. Competition in the state has been abolished since March, 1906, when I began suit, thirty oil companies have been admitted to do business in the State, and in the entire previous history. The result is that the price of refined oil no longer increases when the price of people in the state increases, because the wholesale price of refined oil is $9; cents a gallon at the time I began this suit, it is today $6; cents a gallon, which means a saving of $800,000 a year to the people of Missouri. THE MORAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CASE. But over and above the material advantages that have been accomplished is the moral significance and importance of this litigation. And it will always be a challenge to the people, that it was the State of Missouri which forced the officers of this great combination of wealth and of power, to bow for the first time in humble submission to the law and the courts and to disclose its plan of organization and business complained in a foreign jurisdiction, as against the persistent and uniting efforts of the oldest lawyers that money could buy, has since been used as the basis of suits against the Standard Oil Trust by five States, and by the National Government, regard of the laws of the Nation and the States and the rights of competitors and the public which once characterised and become largely matters of ancient history. By this result there has also come to the American people a realization of the fact that power is above the law and that none will be permitted to violate the law with impunity. It is a narrow paranoid indeed and will be satisfied with results such as these. INSURANCE TRUST. I want to tell you the result of the proceedings that I conducted against another combination of corporate interests doing business in this State. In 1899 my predecessor, E. E. C. Crow, began a suit against a number of insurance companies that had been accused of anti-trust laws of this State. The Supreme Court sustained his action and assessed a fine of $1,000 against each of the last two years, by reason of complaints as to the rates of insurance. I began an investigation that had not been reduced and were arbitrarily fixed and maintained with but slight, if any, reference to the harass of the risk. I also accused the former negotiators looking to an adjustment of this litigation and offered to reform their business so as to comply with the laws. I charged the former State on a scientific basis, giving to each building the benefit of any protection from fire that it might enjoy. I would hold in the proposition was accepted and the work of readjustment of insurance rates in this State is now in progress, and will probably have been since the next six days. In the City and County of St. Louis, I am informed that there have been since the beginning of business property of from 30 to 40 per cent, and from the reports received of the new rates in different parts of the State, it can be confidently stated that the average reduction in insurance rates thus secured the annual amount paid in premiums by the people of Missouri to fire insurance companies, other than mutuals, is approximately $800,000 a year for an amount will amount to a saving to the people direct of, at least $800,000 a year for an amount will amount to a saving to the people blinded by prisoner who would hesitate to admit that this is a better procedure than to secure the imposition of a fine which the defendants could have months recoup by an advance in charges. OTHER ANTI-TRUST PROSECUTIONS In addition to these suits brought under the provisions of the anti-trust laws of the State, I have also conducted a suit against the Trader's Live Stock Exchange of Kansas City, which was sustained by the Supreme Court of the State, the United States District Court, and the Trust Court. I secured injunction against the further consolidation of that combination; a suit against the Trader's Live Stock Exchange of Kansas City will soon be completed and submitted to the court for decision. In this last case it is worthy of note that the defendant escaped the notoriety and trouble of litigation. I informed the attorneys who submitted this proposition that the question of whether the company should be subject to courts, and not for the Attorney General to determine; that no company could pay for the damages of the guilty, it should make way for others who would comply with our laws. And it is with testimony in this case Cyrus H. McCormick, the president of this $120,000,000 corporation, a relative by marriage of John H. McCormick, my request and freely answered all questions that I asked him as to the plan of organization and the business methods of the company. This same officer recently refused to pay any attention to similar processes issued by our neighboring State of Kansas. It thus appears that the orders and the decrees of the courts of the Missouri are the country. This is some advancement at least, from the time when H. H. Rogers and his associates accounted for arranging insolence upon to answer simpler questions on "advice of counsel." WHAT I HAVE ENDEAVORED TO AG- COMPLISH. more than I would have thought it right to license the gambler or the burglar to have tribute upon the people by plying a vexation on the occasion of his death in this particular, at least in entire accord with the great majority of the people of the State. As all governments, I will continue as long as I am for public purposes to vex the people want, and what my path of action requires is fighting against and not compromising with lawlessness. In addition, to which an undue prominence has been attached, constituted but a small part of the work of my office. In the conduct of and in the securing of testimony to sues, I have had no assistance except that which was furnished by my regular assistants. THE RAILROAD RATE LITIGATION. The litigation over the Massasoit Freight Rate Laws of 1908 and 1907, and the two-cent passenger rate law of 1907, with the eighteen railroads of the State, has been a much greater and more laborious undertaking, and, in fact, has been the largest contribution to the modernization of the history of the State. It has been a necessary for the attorneys for the State to fully acquaint themselves with the methods and operation, and the method in which the railroad rates are fixed and established, the methods and details of railroad access, the railroad business from the grandpoint of operation, as well as from the standpoint of litigation. The expense of export examination of the books and accounts of the railroad companies, has been considerable examination of the books and accounts of the railroad companies, has been considerable examination of the books and accounts of the people of Missouri as well as the people of other States, for the first time, to examine the railroad freight and passenger rates. It has disclosed to the people of this State the enormous tribute that they have by the railroads to levy upon them for years. THE TWO-CENT PARE FIGHT. Further, Governor Folk in his St. Joseph speech in his present campaign for the United States Senate sald, in speaking of this litigation: "A great deal of testimony was taken to decreal the fairness of these rates and as a result of these investigations into the cost of freight and passenger service, that passenger rates could be materially reduced myself and the General Assembly, that passenger rates could be materially reduced corporations. Believing that the passenger business of the railroads justified it, I recommended the reduction of the passenger rates." In this controversy with the railroads over the two-cent passenger rate law, it is important to do injustice to the railroad interests. do not want to see the railroad companies of the State compelled to carry passengers two cents a mile by so doing it would not be intelligent that this question could not be intelligently determined until the railroad companies had actually carried passengers at an actual experience whether or not the decrease in the rate would result in an increase in the number of passengers. The results have vindicated the correctness of the law and should comply with this law. And while it has not resulted in any substantial reduction in passenger earnings, it has until in a letter to the people of MISRU- sion of 61,100,000 and year in the repo- ted gold and the passenger service. Or, in other cases, the people to travel it a smaller sum. THE REGULATION OF FREIGHT RATES. The conclusion that I have reached as a result of this litigation over freight rates is that the fixing of a schedule of such rates could not to be undertaken successfully accomplished by squaring the hasta, confusion and inaccuracy which usually attend the deliberations of an intelligent commission composed of men who by training and study are competent. During the progress of this litigation a chance was offered through the initiative of Judge O. M. Spencer, one of the attorneys to accomplish what I regarded as a satisfactory compromise of this litigation. He ordered to put into effect for his road, other roads do likewise, all of the rates fixed by the acts of 1906, with the exception that instance be offered to establish in rate as low as that existing in any contiguous state. Mr. Frank Wightman one defendant with me, agreed with me that this would be a satisfactory compromise, and Governor Polk was also disposed to the democratic members of the Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners, and particularly that of John A. Knott, ble, and the litigation still continues. THE DISCONTINUANCE OF PASSES. OTHER RAILROAD CONTROVERSIES There is another condition in the railroad affairs of this State which I have undertaken to correct, in the situation and laws, and which I have undertaken to correct by suits which have been finally submitted for decision in the Missouri Pacific Railway Company has owned and conducted coal mines and elec-terprises, and in company with the Wabash Railroad Company, has owned and conducted cipher companies. But recently the Missouri Pacific together with the Iron Mountain, a subsidiary company, acquired a controlling inter-prise which is a parallel and competing line of the Missouri Pacific. As the Constitu- tion of the State requires that railroad companies shall furnish the same facilities to all express and competing lines, and as the laws provide that railroad companies shall furnish the same facilities to all express and competing lines solely to that of transportation, I believed that these conditions were unlaw- RAILROAD OPPOSITION TO MY CANDIDACY. I am advised by men who pretend to know that on account of these contemptuous acts of the people of Missouri against the railroad companies of the State, that the railroad companies are opposing me and that the State cannot do not know whether this statement is true or not, but I say here and now that the State can show where I have ever done or tried to do a railroad company a single act of injustice, I will withdraw the State to vote for Mr. Coward. All that I have tried to compel the railroad companies of every city of Missouri has to do—chase its faws. I do not want to see a railroad company which is legally entitled; I do want to see any railroad company treated with injustice or unfairness. And if I have unjustifiably veto a bill which treats a railroad with injustice as I would vote against it, I cannot justify. Nor do I think that the railroad should be compelled to reduce their charges for transportation, unless it can make a fair return upon the value of their claims which shows that their charges are too high and that they are levying an unfair tribute upon the people of Missouri, even that they will gift them until they fairly In addition to the suit against the Delmar Jockey Club which I prosecuted in connection through the Supreme Court of Missouri and through the Supreme Court of the United States, I have also conducted a study of the rington case and the Spaugh case, and a case which involved the constitutionality of the law limiting the hours of work in each twenty-four. For my efforts to sustain the constitutionality of the law, I have decided from the Supreme Court of the United States, I received the thanks, not only of the Western Federation of Miners, but of the Miners' associations of miners, in the State of Missouri. In addition to these' matters of litigation, I participated during the last year, and in the last year, I participated in the argument of the most important question affecting our system and form of government which has been submitted to the United States in the last twenty-five years. That was the question as to whether it was the right of a public service corporation to be the officer of a state from enforcing a state law in its own courts. I assisted in this case, because the same question was involved in important litigation in which the State of Missouri was interested. It was a violation of the Constitution of the United States and an infringement upon the sovereignty that belongs to the state. The State right to prosecute in its own courts suits to determine the constitutionality of its laws. It was a divided court decided adversely to this contention, it was some satisfaction to me, and some satisfaction. I believed that this State took active and an aggressive part in this important controversy which arose from the efforts of the charges of public service corporations. And, yet, notwithstanding this record which I have but briefly and imperfectly discharged the duties of my office, the contention of the Democratic orators that while I have endeavored to discharge the duties of my office, I have been in the accomplishment of results. And it was the statement of my distinguished opinion, Attorney General, under my management, had reached "its maximum of efficiency in advertising" and "its minimum of efficiency in results" and the minimum of efficiency in advertising." WHAT I CLAIM FOR MYSELF. This is the record of services that I offer to the people of Missouri as a promoter, and you if elected to the office of governor, I do not claim that I have done anything as Attorney General beyond my plain plains. I plains all that I would like to have accomplished. I do claim that I have enlisted the people of the State, and that I have accomplished something in the way of practical results. I do claim that today the nation-wide movement for honest business and the correction of the evils and systems, and that to Missouri not only do the States of the Union turn, but also the National Government for assistance of this great work of reform. It is claimed by some of my political opponents that there are violations of law not brought suits to correct or punish. That may be true. There is a limit to the power of a plaintiff in three years and six months and then it is always easy to criticise. I have endeavored to do some important work, have consistently fuss to commence an suit in response to popular clamor for political effect, or to make a useful public purpose would be subserved, in case the suit was successful. And I have my office that in so far as I could accomplish, and in so far as I could prevent, no man and no corporation, however powerful, were above the law, or that they could violate the law with impunity. And if I have my law into the minds of men who never felt that fear before, then I can feel that my official efforts have not been in vain even if I do not satisfy the Democratic politicians. CONCLUSION. Just a word more and I am done. I have been told that there are men in this country who question the questions of national politics, but who will vote for me for governor. I do not know that this is true. But if it is, I will not a man upon the Republic's State ticket who is not as worthy of your support as you I. And if you have sufficient knowledge of the State government who will work in the people's interests, you to have sufficient consideration for me to give me men as my associates in the State government who will work in the people's interests. And if you entrust to us the conduct of the affairs of this great country, promising her upon upon upon every occasion, party and personal honor that we will enact enact laws to restrict the liberty of its affairs; but that we will enforce all its laws, without fear and without fear that we will conduct the business of the State we will, above all things, at all places and at all times, to every citizen, rich or poor, weak or strong, lot and have it counted as one, to the people of Missouri, irrespective of party, we submit this record of the good and bad with confidence your word.