Sterling Standard from Sterling, Illinois • Page 4

OTT. 7, STANDARD toTOrt ewrj Tawrftry THE STANDARD, Sttrltng, HI. BRxi.T GTAKDARD if finals copy. to not rewtTtoif papers will pioass report samatoofSeo. All tmwt ho In to tha ofRes not than of Uia day oa which EMIT era to POSTMASTER GENERAL DEAD Postmaster General, Henry C.

Payne, of Milwaukee, died last even-! Ing In Washington. was about sixty years old and heart disease was the Immediate cause of his premature death. Sir. Payne was a self-made man. He began to rely on his own resources when he swept the village postofflce for one dollar a week.

He hla way up until he stood at tlso head of tho entire system of street railways of Milwaukee. Ho was a thorough Republican and from a boy took an interest In the party's welfare. At the time of his death he was a member of the Republican national committee. He was also financially Interested In several other largo corporations. As a Re publican he was a stalwart.

His health was impaired by the Intense mental and physical strain occasioned by the postal inquiry of last winter. Those who knew him best speak of him as a very lovable man; strong in his convictions, a steadfast friend and a loyal and earnest supporter of the Republican party. It is said that he will be succeeded by George B. Cortelyou, present chairman of the Republican national committee. DIED FROM DROPSY.

FRED R. BARON PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS. Fred R. Baron, aged forty-nine years, died Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at his home on Third. after' an Illness of six months.

Death resulted from dropsy which developed from stomach and liver complaint, with which Mr. Baron had been ailing for some time. The funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at his late residence and at 10:30 o'clock'at the Church of the Sacred Heart, of which the deceased was a member; tho Rev. Father J. J.

Bennett officiating. In terment was in the German Catholic cemetery, the A. O. U. W.

and the Woodmen of the World having charge of the funeral services. Fred Roman Baron was born in Bryian, Germany, Aug. 19, 1855. Ho came'to America at the age of sixteen and settled in New York City, he learned tho engineering and raochlnlsts's trades. He came to Sterling in 1871 and was married to Miss Mary Frledel in that year.

He has made Sterling his home since that time. Six children were born born to Mr. and Mrs. Baron, but two of whom survive with Mrs. Baron.

They are Frieda and Molly, both of whom reside at home. One brother, A. C. Baron of Hillsdale, also survives, and is here with his son to attend the funeral. Mr.

Baron was a straightforward and upright man, was a skilled workman In his line, and was above all and God fearing citizen. He was a member of the A. O. U. the Woodmen of the World, the ilysrtc Work- era and the Church af the Sacred Heart of this city.

He was a very liked man and he had many friends who will unite with the family in mourning his death. FORMER STERLINGITE WEDS Charles H. Hamm Married to a Minneapolis Lady. Charles H. Hamm of New York City, formerly of Sterling; was married in Minneapolis, Wednesday, Sept.

21. The bride was Mrs. T. O. Phelps and the ceremony was performed at her home 18 second-st.

The Clay County News of Spencer, gives an account of the wedding in Its issue of Sept 29. The bride formerly lived In Spencer and widely known and very poular. The groom is well known to many hore. He was for some years prominent in educational circles, having been engaged as principal of several schools In Whiteslde county. He has recently been Interested In New York schools and lately he has been an extensive dealer in corn.

Mr. and Mrs. Hamm will live in New York City or Chicago after they spend the winter in California. Work on Irtdfan Baskets. In many of the baskets of the red rather, the red geometrical, the production of which requires correct enumeration the minute stitches or weaves of the pattern, and so great are the varieties of figures, or parts Of each requiring a different fnsuneratkm and involving different B.

that Doue but accoropiisJieil iuis could perform Do tbo ballots on or on h's vnipralile Jfr. P.Tvts nnd ore a Fotrrre of nririoits nmrmr; Democratic cnmpnlKTi lenders thesp days. If Pemorratlc pppllblndrrs Trill that their chlff desire for pn Is on anxiety to Rot their hands on the spoils thrir speeches will ring with a sincerity that Is now painfully lacking. A review of the Inbor record of the Republican majorities in the last two pcnernl assemblies should be sufficient orjrument to swing every toiler In the stnte of Illinois Into line for Roosevelt Deneen. If Tom TagpiTt does not soon ccaoo his repeated avowals thnt no friction exists at the national Democratic headquarters he will interest some one sufficiently to bring nlmut an irivectl- (ratlon as to what Is the real source of trouble there.

If Rome Democrat were to advance some new principle of government or evolve pome new policy of statesmanship Instead of wasting his time planning renewed attacks upon, Republican Ftatccmft would he be granted respectful consideration by his own party? Republicans In districts whweln state senators are elected this fall mnst not overlook the nooeRslty of making that choice Republican. State senators named this time have a vote on the selection of a United States senator In 1007, and that choice, too, must be a Republican. Larry Stringer et al. must find small comfort la the visit of National Chairman Tnggsrt to this state. Chairman Taggnrt's declaration that the Illinois committee must "show the goods" before he opened pirrseMrlngs left the state ticket in a bud; way, in the matter of tinaueiiil support.

"Deeds, not words, count." This was the keynote of State's Attorney Denecn's recent address at Carbondale. In simple, but forceful, language, Mr. Deneen showed his hearers how talkathre are the Democrats out of power, but how woefully Impotent of the Initiative are they when power Is thrtint upon them. One of the silliest fictions of the campaign up to the present time is the story persistently circulated by Democratic lenders that Hon. Charles S.

Deneen Is nn unnnturalized Canadian. The people of Madison county, where Mr. Deueen was born', ere Indignant over the fabrication. The candidate's father was born In St. Clalr county and Iris great-grandfather, though a native of'Delaware, came to Illinois In the state's pioneer days.

H. Clay Wilson of Sprlngfleld, 111., has conceived a plan by which Amcri- cnm people cnn be Fducated In polities and matters of government through a school of Instruction. If Mr. Wilson's school educates the people up to a sufficiently high standard there will some day be none but Republicans in the country. As bin school is aimed to teach the true nnd correct principles of government.

It seems safe to assert that the will be opposed to Its' existence. Wlien Governor Yates, State's Attorney Deneen and Judge Sherman nd- dressed the citizens of Morgan county from the snme platform in Jacksonville they pnve an ocular demonstration of Republican harmony so emphatic that all the columns of all the Democratic newspapers of all the state will not afford siiflleloirt ftrgu- ment to convince any one that there is dissension in the party ranks. While Republican leaders may sometimes differ in opinion regarding minor details, they are always ready to form a solid in the tight against the common enemy. "Governor" Deneen Is on easy and polished speaker cou'vlnelng- and effective in hlH He made many new friends by bis speech and visit here, and we predict will carry more than his party strength In Johnson county on the Stb of November. He shown up to be 11 good, firm, clean who will make Illinois a excellent chief executive.

He Is fair in reurirks and five from abuse of his Times. Speaker ('minim Is going nnd speak ing us IIP lines. in luakiim a great euuiiKilu'i nd "ill win. the next hoiin und be his oivn In the pjwuk er'x cHui- I'anvillo Kewt. Absolute Necessity Exists for Party to Retain Control of House.

BABCOCKSQUHDS WARNING NOTE Fears That Over-Confidence Republicans May Result in Inactivity. of Bach Condition Might Prove Dls trouH to the Administration of National AfTnli-H at Washington. Local campnl.cn managers should take heed of the necessity for active endeavor in behalf of the ronpn-sslon- nl tickets. This is the word that comes out from the headquarters of the Ke- pnbllcan national congressional committee, where Republican over-eon- rldeiK-eSn the campaign has cropped out In a ninst trllln? way. A Demo- crtitic majority In thp next house of congress would be nothing short of a by some, even, more to he dreaded than a Democratic president.

With the opposition In control of the house, the hands of thf- Republican senate and the Republican president would be completely tied. As most legislation originates In the. house, the inajority party in 'that body would claim credit for every commendable act that became a law, even If such measures were passed by the Bolid Republican vote, aided by a few Democratic recalcitrants who declined to respond to the party lash. The administration policy on every Important proposition would be antagonized and the president and his cabinet harassed nt every turn, to say nothing of the disquietude that would prevail In business circles through fear of Democratic temerity. Representative Joseph 'W.

Babcock of Wisconsin, chairman of the Repair lican national congressional commit tee, has sounded a warning of the possibilities of Inactivity because of over- coiifldencc. Mr. Habcock figures that the loss of fifteen districts in the whole United States might give the Democracy control of the house. For this reason it is apparent that Republicans In every district In Illinois should to It that the cbngresi Blon.il candidates receive proper support. Kven if a district Is normally Republican it must not be taken'for granted that the party nominee will be elected without an effort.

KrprenenlallTe Warning. In a discussion of the possibilities of the coming congressional Mr. I'abcock said: "In 1SJ)H, after McKlnley had been triumphantly elected two years before and In the excitement of war time, we carried the house by a bare majority of thirteen, which is plenty to do work with when you get to legislation, but Is altogether too close for comfort when you are running a In 11)00 we.ran our majority -up to thirty-eight). Two years ago we dropped down to about thirty, where the majority now stands, making allowance for vacancies. "If the Democratic party carry fifteen districts which are how represented by Republicans, Ihey will wipe out our majority In the house entirely.

You can readily see that lu the natural events, without regard to the campaign work to bo done by either party, the chances favor -the Democrats. With an eloc- tion held right now we would prob- nbly elect Roosevelt and lose the house. "Lt nothing more was done, and the Republicans remain In their fatal dream of over-confidence, we will lose not only the house but the president, too. If we get right down to work and keep things hot from now until election, we can carry both the president and the house of representatives, but we can't do it by sitting around In our chairs-mid telling everybody that the campaign Is a cinch." Harm in Democratic Houie. "So far as business conditions are concerned," continued Chairman.

Babcock, "it would do more harm to losn the house of representatives than to low-the president. A Democratic majority in the house means that they would be able to dictate legislation to a large extent. Everything we did In the wny of making appropriations.or enacting general laws would have to be made a subject of between a senate and the Democratic hoiiHe. They would naturally be peeking for political capital, and would Immediately organize a swarm of so-called Investigations of everybody and everything the administration. They would also in evltably pass through the house a series of free trade and anti-expansion bills and resolutions which would unsettle business at home probably produce a revolution in the Philippines.

"It Is hardly necessary to go Into this subject, because any one can readily see how it would embarrass I'resident Roosevelt if lie should lui to appeal to a Deiyix-nitle huilfe of anil brx them for appropriations for I'anumu i-auul, or o'u-bt to jnnnn "If YVP should tho Fllll control of both nirifsn s-'liivild lirive the InKlft- In all find would Iwvp to oTilv vr(o jiovor Jiemorm'io vhi' 1 of course, ho TvmiUl be nftiiid to Jn- dlicrlmlnafply. Wr rhN reason I xtt that the int f1 of havo movp to from ft Democratic of repiT'aontfltivcfl than from a Democratic president. 'There arc at twenty-live districts." concluded'the chairman, "scattered nil over the country from one ocean to the other, which the Republicans would lose of they allowed the election to go by default, or went to Bleep with thp Idea that" hard campaign work not necessary. "I feel confident that we can carry the house, but it can done only by on unusually active campaign In every doubtful district. "With the 'chances ngninst us at the cutset before any work Is done, wo cannot afford to single doubtful district where hard work would save It, and I want to warn the active working Republicans of the country that they must take off their coats and see to it that President Roosevelt and the foreign hnddomestlc policies of the Republican party are backed up by Republican working majority In the house." FIGHT AGAINST OVER-CONFIDENCE Only Fear of JtepubJIcari Through Keeling oF Certainty That The fight that' Is being wiped-by the Republicans In Illinois this fall is a peculiar one, in that It Is kirgely directed ugainst the over-confidence of members and active workers In its own party, rather than against the Democracy.

Indeed, the patty has much more to fear from the feeling of absolute safety that prevails omong Republicans all over the than from any possibility of encroachment upon the Republican plurality by the opposition. History shows us that at not Infrequent Intervals political offices that were considered absolutely safe for the Republican nominee have been lost through default, friends of tho candidate neglecting: to go to tho polls simply because they were confident that their individual were not needed. voters everywhere must look'to It that no such accident occurs In November. Kveii' where the normal Republican majority Is so overwhelming as to preclude, the possibility of do- feat. It is tlic dvjy of workers to see that every vote Is recorded, If 'or no other purpose than the Influence a henvy- majority, tflll' have -In other portions of the stale and nation, even after election! Chairman Babcock of the Republican Natloim! Congressional committee has expressed a fenr that the Republican party may lose control of the national house of representatives In election.

Mr. Rahcock Is not" a croaker, 'ifM'ho Is not attempting to frighten more liberal contributions from hcsitaflr.K sources. lie simply appreciates Uip danger resulting from the general feeling of security In a continuation of Republican political successes aiid corresponding national prosperity, i'uless the great mass of voters can be brought realize the fact that every ballot counts It Is not Impossible that the- Republican majority In the house of congress may be materially reduced. If not entirely wiped out, even though an overwhelming per cent of the voters ore strongly In favor of a continuation of the existing regime. Voter, It IB your bonnden duty to exercise the privilege of suffrage granted you under the constitution; as much so as it In the (duty of the state to protect your property and person.

Do not Ignore your duty. PRIMARY LAW ASKED FOR In liiH address! bcfoVe tho people, Mr. Doneon is favoring a gouernl primary Imv. He urges It In every pluco. The Itppubllvu-tm of this county made eucli a law part of their resolutions last sprliiR, nud the Republican Htate convention declared.

In favor of such a law, and It should be passed by the next legislature. Mr. Deneen says: "You all know the methods which have brought our legislature Into 111 repute. A corporation that wants some favorable legislation' sends $5,000 Into a district to assure the nomination of Republican who will serve the cor- IKinitlon. I'retty soon It sends out another $5,000 for the similar nomination of Democrat The Kepubllcans nominate Hill, notorious scoundrel, flfld the Democrats nominate John, an out iiml out rust-ill.

The better element of each party Is shocked and threatens to bolt. Hut In the fall, after the first frost, the decide to vote for the scoundrel. In prX-f- ereuw to the Democratic rascal, and the Democrats line-up for their pascal rather than the Republican scoundrel. Thus the great and free American people choose 'which rascals shall represent lu fipvt'iiiment. A compulsory primary, held for all parties'on the Name day, Jn every township under laws providing for the punishment of fraudulent Is wlmt this state needs.

The Republican party IB pledged to bring this about. If you elect me mid also a Republican legislature and primary reform Is not then accompllslied I consider toy ml- Kutnlxtrntloa a Coiumerclul-News. THAT FLOODS THESR LAND VALUED OPO humlr': 1 owners of rr lowlands Hn.U" terday to propfvuto their clAJmr; for 'Jam a amonn'ing against the panitary district Tho claims are bared upon abnormal overflow of tho Illinois river during certain of the year. The Chicago drainage cans.1 is held responsible by the land owners In part for tho excessive overflow. The organization was formed In La Salle, 111., and attended by attorneys who will rie present tho property holders.

Speeches were made prior to forming of the organization tolling of the alleged loss to many holders of Illinois valley land because of the overflow. Claim Property Is Ruined. A canvass of "the Interests represented showed that owners of about 2,000 acres have entered the pool, claiming that their property has been made practically worthless during the greater part of the last four years. After the meeting the attorneys retained, Duncan, Doyle O'Connor of Ottawa, Haskins Hale of La Salle and Haley O'Uonnell of Joiiet, began the preparation of the suits. Notice of the intention to file the suits.

was not served yesterday on the drainage trustees. No concern was evidenced by tho members of the board when they learned of the organization. Suits of this character have been filed against the board since the water was turned Into the canal. Suits are now pending amount- Ing approximately to 1100,000. Some of the damage claims have been decided, but In each case tho decision has been In favor of the trustees.

In all of the suits decided it has been shown by James Todd, attorney for the drainage trustees, that the flow of the canal could not have Increased materially the overflows of the river. Accurate Data Ig Kept. It is the rule of the trustees to keep accurate data regarding -the gauge of the canal which. Is conclusive evidence of tho amount of water which passes through Lockport. Th data shows that the volume of water poured Into the Illinois river in flood season is of little consequence.

"I have not heard of the proposed suits," said Trustee Thomas Smyth in Chicago last night. "It does not cause me any surprise, although It might be expected that such suits would not be filed when. three or four similar ones have been decided by the courts In favor of the drainage district. We know accurately the amount of "water which the canal places at all times in the Illinois river and it Is only a matter of calculation to ascertain what damage that might do in a certain territory. We have engaged several country attorney's to assist our present legal department 'in combating these claims for damages." Seymour Jones, assistant attorney for tho drainage district, spoke of the proposed suits as a routine of the legal department of tho drainage trustees.

HENRY MARTIN IS MARRIED Brother of I. N. Martin Takes a Wife at Chambersburg, Pa. Isaac N. Martin has received a copy of the "Valley Spirit," published in Chambersburg, In which is an account of the marriage of his brother, Henry and Miss Sarah Rebecca Glllun.

Henry Is the youngest of ten brothers and last to be married. The wedding "was quite an event, the ceremony being performed In the First Lutheran church Wednesday. Sept. 28, before a church full of people and It was accompanied by all the usual wedding marches, ushers and bridal choruses. The pastor of the church, Rev.

Dr. B. H. Lelsenrlng, officiated. The decorations in- the church were white and green, and tho decorating was done by the Sunday school class taught by the groom.

After the wedding there was a largely attended wedding reception at the home of the bride's mothsr and after the reception the couple started on an extended wedding trip. The groom is a young business man who has the respect of bis friends and neighbors. He is the junior member of the firm of Grove Martin. The bride is also woll liked in her com munity. She has been a successful borough school teacher for the last few She has been acUvo in Lutheran, church work being one of the assistant superintendent of tho primary department of tho Sunday school.

When Mr. and Mrs. Martin return from their wedding trip they will establish their home at 377 Chambersburg. The de parture of the happy couple on the wedding trip was a jolly even in Chambersburg and over a hundred of their friends were at the station when the train started. Receives Merited Reward.

Lieut. Vogelgesang, who commanded the turret on tbo battle-ship Wisconsin, which attained the highest nerlt of any twelve or thirteen inch electrical turret, winning the prize for that class of turret lu the last an ntml target practice, haa been com mended by the navy department for the zeal ability displayed a turret officer. -'cr, CHAIN STAY FENCE STERLING, ILL OFFICE AND FACTORY Foot Is'. Ave. and approach to Corn Shelling and Wood on short notice and at reasonable prices.

I have iwo complete outfits. The Goleta rig is run by Cyrus Bushman and Sam Gipe, the other rig is run by myself i the vicinity north of Colea. A First-Class Job Guaranteed AARON BUSHMAN. COLETA, ILLINOIS FRASIER FRASIER Undertakers MHIedgeiviHe, Illinois Look Dirt Kaiir Most eye troubles are easily helped, and yet many folks hesitate to wear glasses for look's sake. They suffer headaches from eye strain; they draw wrinkles into their foreheads years before they come; they lose the happy expression on- the face that perfect vision gives.

Of course it is necessary to have glasses perfectly fitted. If we test your eyes and furnish you with glasses you may be assured of a fit and comfort. Yours truly, H. L. FINZEL, Mille-dgeville.

Coleta's Big Store Fpr Bargains in Shoes and Slippers Look; at A Picture of our School 8x10 given in trade New India Linens at all prices, New Skirts, New Rugs, New Ginghams. Best brands of Canned Goods Fresh Cookies every other day kinds and colors of Paints and Oils Call and get our prices ACKERMAN QARWICK IMPORTANT 100 pounda best granulated sugar .15.30 4 1-1 pack'gs best seeded raisins 25 1 biurel of coarse salt. 1.25 8 pounds of sweet potatoes. 25 The prices on all of our will compare with the above Our now Co-itn. wear, Pants, Shirts Overshoes, Boots and Shoes (or Fall are now In utock Th -so a tne busy atore of Hacker Fike, MiliedgevilJf, III.

Case of Sherlock Holmes. A gold watcji was stolen in a London office in which were thirty-one clerks. Tho detective who had been called in did not know which one to suspect. But he found that the watch had been pawned In tho name of Welsh that there was only one Welshman in the office. He proved to be the thief.

Torpedo Beats Searchlight, The practical use of the searchlight only 700 yards, while torpedo can be used effectively at from to 4,000 yards. Preached From Engine Footplate. Hundreds of audiences havo boon, addressed from railway' trucks; but Dr. Parker once had the unique experience of preaching a sermon from the footplate of an engine. Nearly two thousand men were gathered around him, and.

he has. been heard to say that that'was the most interesting episode In his life. ft All Pspenda, "Bo you like popular 1 the pretty girl, "No," raplled tho egDtistlcal "not when anybody except or whistles them.".