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PAYS TRIBUTE 'TO
MAKES AN
Chairman Camden of Democratic
Campaign Committee On the
Issues of the Day,
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Johnson N. Camden of Woodford
celntyvchairman of the Democratic
iAtacampftlgn committee, in his
opening address to the conference of
editor's of the Democratic press of
,XsWJ?yi t IuUvlllti pfl Saturday,
;Bept is'lb. spokfi as follows:
'Gentlemen of the Democratic, Press
n oJ,Kkatucky:
J- "1 feel extremely honored In baring
you as my guests today and want to
assure you of my appreciation of the
compliment that you have paid us in
leaving your homes and business and
coming horo today to attend this con
ferenco. The occasion that brings us
together for mutual counsel and de
liberation Is, In my Judgment, as
epoch-making as any event In the his
tory of our state.
"The Democratic party the party
of the people, of which you gentlemen
are, in a wny, the. eyes the oars and
certainly the mouthpiece, Is on trial
before the world for Its existence.
Coincident with the life of tho Demo
cratic part are our free institutions,
the perpetuity of our form of govern
ment and the equal opportunity in lite
ef every child born under our flag.
Upon careful thought and analysis I
think you will agree that this is not
an exaggerated Btatcment, and that
tho fate of the two, the nation and
the Democratic party, are inseparably
tied together.
"I am equally confident that poster
ity will accord to you gcntlnmen of
the Democratic press of Kentucky a
place in the Hall of Fame, If not in
bronze, at least in grateful memory
for the patriotic service that you will
render to your state and country.
Corporate Contributions Deadly.
"Through your agency our times
have changed and are changing with
Incredible rapidity. It has a direct
bearing upon our environment and
tho conditions that mould our dally
life. The majority of tho men and
women of our land see clearly now
what was oHy dimly outlined to them
a few years ago, and to which we
paid little heed. We did not realize
then as we do now that every cam
paign financed by the incorporated in
terests was in effect a deadly blow to
tho development of patriotism in the
American people.
"The Rerublican party Is responsi
ble for this condition, for it has been
r vast commercial body out for reve
nue only, and those Interests which
contributed most liberally to Its suc
cess received In return tho largest
measure of protection through the
provisions of Its tariff laws. I can
hardly believe that the corporations
themselves foresaw tho results of
.their liberal contributions, for I am
sure that no set of men could be
found who with that end In view
could be such deliberate traitors to
their country.
Charity and Philanthropy.
"You know, gentlemen, in tho light
of the present time, even the applica
tion of that Bweot 'word 'charity' Is
put on a different basis and Is now
called philanthropy. It Is recognized
by all that the mere giving hurts and
' crlprles the recipient. Instead or
helping and strengthening, it weakens
and destroys character.
"Philanthropy is the science of help
ing the unfortunate to help them
selves. It is an odious thought to tho
American people to take away an In
dividual's self-respect. When the na
tional mind comes to the low lovel of
tolerating that thought we will have
lost our magnificent manhood, which
is tho crowning triumph of this cen
tury and of our country.
Democracy Not Charity.
"When wo now come to think about
it, tho Democratic party does not
want its campaign financed elthor on
a charitable or on a phllanthroplcal
basis. You gentlemen of the press
can make It easier for tho district,
county and precinct chairmen if you
will make it plain and inspire the De
mocracy with tho thought that there
will bo no money furnished from
headquartors to pay men to vote, or,
politely translated, there will bo no
money for pie purpose of seeing
that 'the vote Ib gotten out' or 'for
taking care of tho floaters;' that the
Democrats are expected to vote bo
cause they believe In tho principles
of their party becauso they lovo it,
because they beltevo it to be the safest
and best expression of government
for our country.
"Let ub hopo that tho shifting ol
the responsibility of financing tha
campaign , from the interests to the
shoulders of tho people will sound the
knell of 'peanut politics.'
People Are Awakened.
"The American people havo been so
busy developing our national re
sources, opening mines, laying out
towns and cities, building railways
and factories, and subjugating the
forests and other great agencies nec
essary to promote modern civiliza
tion, they are Just waking up to the
fact that our political parties have
been carrying on a charitable busi
ness, so far as our citizenship has
been concerned, which, If persisted
In, will eventually enervate and en
clave the will of the olectorate a
buslaeM consisting of begging, ban
THE PRESS; '
APPEAL TO PUBLIC
1 nolluarp IrMrarp in Crtlfnrr nf
UGiiiGia nuuicoo iu Lgiiuio ui
tlif Democratic Press
of Kentucky.
tering and coercing funds to run their
campaigns, which tho individual citi
zen should take pride in furnishing
themselves, and which thoy should
Jealously guard as their Bpoclal per
sonal prerogative and privllgo.
Must Face Situation.
"It is said that the Amrlcan people
love fair play, and I bellevo It- It Is
also said that wo aro a courageous
nation. I believe that also, for ono
of theso conditions can not exist with
out tho" other. Now, no ono over ac
cuses us, aB a people, of being thick
headed and a nation of fools. Then
lot us, as a people, drop pretense, be
honest with ourselves and look the
situation now confronting us squarely
and frankly in the faco.
Tribute to Woodrow Wilson.
"We have chosen as our standard
bearer a man of the highest Intellec
tual and moral perception nnd devel
opment, which is only matched by his
high courage. Ho tells us positively
that ho has not and will not accept
campaign money from Incorporated
interests.
"Every one knowa that It takes a
good sum of money to conduct nation
al campaigns. We know also that
Woodrow Wilson and his Immediate
associates ought not and perhaps can
not pay these bills. Now having elim
inated the corporations and trusts
from contributing to the campaign
fund, If the rank and file do not dis
charge tlich' obligation to themselves
and their party by contributing to
this fund, what has the national com
mittee left to look to there is only
one class left, that is, tho rich.
People Should Contribute.
"Now I warn you in all earnestness
that If these campaign expenses are
left to be paid by a limited number
of rich people, instead of by all the
people, the country will not be im
proved to any great extent. There
will simply be a shifting of the scenes.
The demagogues will hold forth -and
inflame the masses against the rich,
and you .know, gentlemen of tho press,
that would not be fair play.
Must Not Breed Discontent.
"We do not want to take a step that
would breed hate and discontent be
tween the rich and poor throughout
the land. Also it is manifestly clear
that If the few pay this debt they will
be depriving the many of the unusual
and rare opportunity of further deep
ening and broadening their natures
and Increasing their love of country.
If thero is not love of country in a
man's heart, something of an oppo
site fee..jg will creep in and take its
place; indifference to or hate of coun
try, which is another word for anar
chy. It Is only by service, that wo can
Increase our love for home, for man
kind or for country.
Service Increases Love.
"We know that the person who
helps and serves his friends, loves
them. AlBr that the man who gives
loving care and thought for his family
has his nature enriched and blessed
by a strong and deep love for home.
So, that man who serves his party an(
country by actually contributing to
its support and giving to It his per
sonal service will experience a new
lovo of party and of country which
in turn will prove tho bulwark and
stability of our form of government.
"As the Incorporated interests were
censured in the past for contributing
to campaign funds, does not fair play
now demand that the people them
selves fill tho breach and contribute
to this fund?
Kentucky Should Respond.
"If, however, Kentucky is delinquent
and docs not rise to tho occasion and
'raise the sum expected of her by the
national financ committee, and tho
lew men wno now nnu memsoives om
daily in charge, should decido to raise
the money amongst themselves in or
der to uphold Kentucky s fair name
abroad; what would be the result?
Will the4o men tren and therefore bo
charged with hosslsm and domination
of tho state by money and its control
by an oligarchy?
"Fair play Is a Jewel. I hopo you,
gentlemen of the Kentucky press, will
reflect upon this a little.
"Woodrow Wilson stands beforo the
nation as a magnificent example of pa
triotism and exalted courage. Let us
on our pnrt uphold him with equal
energy, courage and efficiency, aud
see that ho is not loft to tho humilia
tion of asking his personal friends
to pay ouc candidate out of debt.
Test of Patriotism.
"Tho seasoned politicians laugh at
tho idea pf the successful fruition of
popular subscription. Ton years ago
wo would havo agreed with them, but,
gentlemen of the press of Kentucky,
tho Democratic party calls on you to
mako It as cloar as the noon day sun to
tho people that this popular subscrip
tion Is a test of tho enlightened and
patriotic manhood of tho country. Dy
that test It will bo known if tho people
aro really ready and desirous of tak
ing cbargo of their own government
Creators of Thought.
"I am minded to compare you gen
tlemen of tho press, with an instru
ment that impressed mo deeply. I
went not long ago with a friend tp
see the eersUon f the wire tel
egraphy. These instruments that
send aaa receive the message have
first to be attained to each ether
The l&strusieflts themselves are
placed 1b rooms on top of the, high
est buildings, ee that their 4 vibra
tions upon the waves of ether would
meet with po obstruction and their
message be deflected.
"In this instance, you gentlemen of
the press, are the operators in tho
high towers of creative thought and
influence, which guides and makes
that irreklstable power public opin
ion. Some minds will not berfaiiuhed
to recelvo your- message. But riet as
surod 'that tho good you do will nA'
die with this campaign. - ,
" Service For Humanity,
"I say now to you, gentlemen of the
Democratic press of Kentucky, that in
responding to the imperious summons
laid upon yoj by our great party and
by our farseeing and courageous can
didate, who will not take the easy
road to the White House, you will be
performing as beroio a service for hu
manity as dfd.the men who died for
tholr convictions.-'
"We can thank Gcd that this will
bo a bloodless battle, but we. must
fully realize that it is second to none
of tho great struggles of the past for
tho betterment of mankind. '
Government by the People.
"Thus far I have spoken to you
about the national campaign and the
obligations of the people to finance It.
so that when the Democratic adminis
tration takes hold of the reins of gov
ernment, It will bo unhampered by
obligations to anyone but do great
body, of the American people, free to
chooso from among them tho -best
men to fill the offices and to advocate
the best measures for thelr'protectloh
and relief, thereby 'inaugurating in
reality a government of the people, by
tho peoplo.'
"What I have said about financing
tho national campaign, of course, ap
piles with equal force to tho state
campaign, but fortunately tho coat of
running the state, campaign will be
comparatively small. Under our plan
of orgaanlzatlon I feel that the
amount necessary will be raised with
6ut much difficulty In tho various
counties, as the people seem to appre
ciate the importance and necessity of
contributing to this fund and are do
ing so liberally and cheerfully. u
"I think we will all agree that the
work to be dono in Kentucky is to lm
press the peoplo with the Importance;
of this election and the great oppor
tunity of perpetuating Democratic
principles, and to this end to discour
age In every way possible apathy and
overconfldenoe. .. "T
Object of Meeting.
"There Is no agency and. no,iody
of men In Kentucky better qufppd
and qualified 'for this splendid service
tnan you gen;iemen or mo press.ana
for the purpose of discussing ancLdls-
covering me Dest ways ana means. 10
accomplish these ends we have met
today. I trust that you will speak
your mind freely on this occasion and
let us have tho benefit of your experi
ence and thought." '
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by Editors of the Demo
cratic Press of Kentucky, at a
Conference Held Sept. 28th, . In
Louisville, Organizing the "Dem
ocratic Editorial Association of
Kentucky." '
"Whereas, There has been in
the past no organization of the
editors of Democratic papers In
Kentucky similar to those exist
ing in neighboring states; and.
"WhereaB, The opportunity for
such an organization has been af
forded by the action of Stat?
Chairman Johnson N. Camden, in
calling together the members of
the Democratic press of Kentucky,
and the needs and advantage of.
such an organization has long boon
felt In this state; therefore, be it-
"nesolvd, That an organisa
tion of the Democratic press .of
Kentucky be, and is, hereby made,
at this meeting today, under the
name of thp Democratic Editorial
Association of Kentucky; be 'It,
further
"Resolved. That we appreciate
tho opportunity afforded by J. N.
Camden, tho efficient, courageous
nnd far-seeing state campaign
chairman of the Democratic pary,
in calling us together today; and
bo It further
"Resolved, That we thank' him
for his recognition and attitude
toward tho prese of tho state, and
congratulate tho Democracy of
Kentucky for tho course of the
Btato central and executive com
mittees in selecting Johnson N.
Camden as tho chairman of the
campaign committee in the elec
tion of a Democratic president,
and that wo greatly appreciate the
opportunity ho has so graciously
accorded to the prees of Kentucky
in taking tho Initial Btep which
has brought us together."
Dangers of Earrings.
Indications are that earrings are
coming into fashion again not the
diamond oarrtngs which never go out
of fashion but earrings that are fash
ioned from all kinds of material, lig
neous and metallic. They will .tor
the moot part be pendants and ardent
lovers in attempting to wire a kiss
from tho coy' maid or wldQv. will And
Out how thoy may be hung up ,ia a
coll of tangled hatr. , f
The forests ol the Alsrhan coaet
yield about 37,000,090 board fet of
lumber a year.
NEW CAPS
WEEKLY
Q.
now.
tbbB MUCIe4bf
that will surely interest you if you are in
search of real values iu Boys' Clothing.
Norfolks in all styles and plain single and
.double breasteds.
Boys1 Hats, Shoes, Shirts and Hose. No
fancy prices; good quality, make and style at
a saving to you. Look anywhere, come here
and see the difference you save.
The
NEW 'HATS
JeORRESPQNDpNOE.J
STOOPS.
" , (By I. M. Goodan.)
Small grain is badly heeding
rain.
"Frost did considerable damage
to Into corn.
Albert Hudson, of Judy, still
.remains very ill.
Elgin Turner, ol Bunker HilL
went last week to visit his brother,
Frank, at Indianapolis. "v .
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A "Dry" lot of voters saW
turned out in Montgomery county
on September 80th. ,
James Wells continues about the
same.
William Itobbins came from
Owingsvillo last week to make
this place his home.
Bert Carl will begin tho erection
of his residence arid shop this
week.
Tho condition of James Crockett
is not so good.
'The voters of this section are
not getting very badly excited over
tho Presidential rae.
Thomas Koberson left Monday
to visit his brother, Will, at Perry,
Ralls county. Mo.
On Sunday, October 20th, Rev.
A. H, Hibsbman, of Mt, Sterling,
will begin a ten days' meeting at
Springfield.
This community was deeply
grieved over tho death of Mr. P.
Walker and his nephew, Mr. L.
A. Glover, Tho funeral services
at Springlield Sunday afternoon
wero attended by tho largest crowd
that has attended a funeral thero
in the memory of tho present gen
eration. For hii-'h grade stationery of all
kinds, calPphono 74.
Get your lunch gdock or Pic
nics and Outings at VatMrsdeJl's.
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WALSH'S
intmno 'Styles
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Boys' Clothes
on display in AS
street window. A special
showing of the celebrated
Tearabout Suits
At $5, $6 and $7.50
INCORPORATED
HOUSE OF QUALITY
Roll of Honor.
Following is the roll of honor of
Fair View School, Division 4, Dis
trict 6, taught by Miss Mattie My
ers: Eighth Grade Carroll Rich
ardson, Conrad Richardson, May
Trimble, Lyda Mills, Marie Sue
Reid. .
, Seventh Grade Lena Richard
son, Virginia Moore.
Futh Grade Rebecca Oldham,
CJarice Reid.
Iourth Gradb: Georgia Wy-
fltt. Mabel McCormick. John Trim-
,ty$'Estill Lykens.
k .Third Grade Delia Richard-
jjon annie Oldham, Oman Rich
"ufasdhi Hershal Humiltoh, Ft anas
Wyatt, Challon Stafford, Starrloy
Downs, Gillie Daniel, Annie Old
ham, Joo Prewitt.
Second Grade Minnie Ensor,
Russell Ensor, Herbert Downs, i
You will And W. P. Guthrie at
his old stand on the corner with a
full lino of Clothing, Hats and
Furnishings.
Southern Ry.
Popular Excursion
Sunday-Oct. 20 -Sunday
Between
Louisville, Lexington, Danville, George
town, Lawrenceburg, Harrodsburg, Shel
byvllle and Versailles, and intermediate
stations in both directions.
LAST Of THE SEASON
(t1 C between Lexington,
T) l B J J Danville, Georgetown
round trip; tickets limited to return on
date of sale. Proportionately low rates
between intermediate stations.
Consult any Southern Railway agent or
II, C. KING, C. T. A.
B, H. TODD, p. P. ""
wash
J. C. BEAM, A. G. P. A.
St. Louis, Mo,
ALL SUITS MADE WITH
. EXTRA FULL-PANTS
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Kuhn Made Clofhes
NEW COATS
Worse.
Company
"How about that airship?"
"It went up in smoka," '"
"Burned, eh?" T" "
"Oh, no. Made an ascension 'at "V"
Pittsburgh.'" - - .'
Notice.
If you want a nico,S3.50 rocker
for $1.98 call on J. W. Bader
Sfiturdav onlv. . '"
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Best Home Killed roasts and'
steaks at Vanarsdell's.
I UI JUIK. (
My surrey and horse. An extra
good f anaily horse.)
14 2t Mrs. J. M. Biggstaff;
A For sale.
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Good seed rye.
14-tf
W. A. Sutton.
For Sale.
A solid walnut wardrobe in .good f.j
candition. Apply at this office. -
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Pure pork sausage, our own
make at Vanarsdell's.
Dor't forget the United Clothing
Stores on tho corner.
You want to buy a house at
Coylo's Sale, Oct. 21, 1012. 14-2t
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Houn Dawg, something differ- Ajj
ent; lltvT ,
J. n. u runner, Tho Shoo Man.
Oatmeal in cans 15c at Vanars
dell's. Good goods and low prices at
United Clothing Storosv
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Fresh oysters received every
day at Vanarsdell's.
Don't fail to see tho Houn
Dawg. ntf
J. H. Brunner, Tho Shoe'Man.
Buy a house and lot at Coyle's
Salo, October 21st, 1012. 14-2t
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Nice Veal homo killed at Van-
nrsrirOI's. V
Get a list of the kto
The Fair, 10c a copy,
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