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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
Rumor That Colonial Secretary Cham
beriain May Resign AS A Result
OF Yesterdays Tariff Argument.
House OF Commons Crowded Until Midnight By People Listening
To- One Sided StrussIe.Baiour Urges Chamberlain To
Retain His Position With Government

/ premier were absent from the debate
because, according TO report. Mr.. Bal
four was spending the evening endeav-
oring to persuade the colonial secretary
to remain In the cabinet, notwithstan6-
ing his differences with his colleagues.
The debate was adjourfed at midnight
when amidst sensation. Chancellor OF
Exchequer Rltche said he hoped that
Balfour would be able to give the house
on Wednesday definite statement in
behalf OF the entire cabinet.
Chapiin's amendment was scarcely
made today before II became a second
airy consideration. It's defeat being as
sured. chaplain's amendmtnt to the
budget, declares that the removal OF
the tax on grain involves needless
and injurious disturbance of trade. and
serious loss of revenue. without sub
stantlal relief for the consumer. and
that IL any taxes are removed 1t should
be those levied on tea and other arti-
ciee Of general consumption. Until
midnight a fight. II an undefended
struggle could be so described. ragged
around Mr.. Chamberlain. ION Of Wit
roll" Is the only adequate description
OF Sir Michael HIcks-Beaeh's speech
which started the revolt.
Amid intense silence this famous
tory ex-minister extolled the colonial
secretary's virtues and damned his
,,,ogran,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

Prof, Cleveland is a graduate Of the
local high school and the University Of
Oregon. He has taught in Astoria
since his graduation from Eugene. be-
ing at present principal Of the Shively
school. Mr.. Cleveland will take up
his work with the college in the fall
and will take three years course Of
higher education.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

London. June a.-The rumored resig-
nation ot Colonial Secretary Chamber.
lain IL the most startling development
Of the proposal OF the chancellor OF
exchequer. Mr. Richie. to abolish the
corn tax, tho debate on which kept the
house Of commons today packed and
spcllboYd uniii midnight. Even II
Premier Balfour persuades Chamber
lain 10 remain in the cabinet, the col-
cnIal secretary's preferential tariff pro-
gram is hopeletsly showed under and
his influence as political power in
Great Britain has. az least temporarily.
reinpsed.
All members Of the government who
contributed 20 today's debate vigorous
~ declared themselves as free traders
and frankly opposed Chamberlain's pro
posals, Except for NJ, Chaplain, not
voice on either side was raised In
support OF his campaign. Former mem
bers OF the cabinet and private mem.
bers. irrespective Of party. protested
against any dickering with Great Brit
aims fiscal policy. The unionist vIed
with the liberals as declaring thenselv-
es free traders, All that was lacking
IN q complete rout OF the pro,ec;Ionlst
cabinet minister was Mr.. Balfour's
official pronouneement as premier and
en- behalf Of the government that the
cabinet as a whole refused to adopt
Chamberlain's view
Both the colonial minister and the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
TO WELCOME THE PRESIDENT.
Villagers Win Celebrate Arrival Of
Roosevelt to Summer Home.

New York. Jue 9.-oyster Bay is pre-
pairing 10 welcome President to his
summer home. A committee has been
appointed by the local board of trade
to arrange details for the reception.
Much will depend when the President
arrives and the arrangements win be
made to suit his convenience, The VIII
lage will celebrate its 95th anniversary
June 2t.aSand the committee are fos-
tering the hope that the chief executive
will reach there in time TO participate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
SWALLOWED BOX OF oUENINE
Five Year Old Boy Ends His Life
When Left Alone

New York. June 9.-ARobert Menaker,
the five year old son Of New York
cloak manufacturer living at Passaie,
N. T.. is dead, after swallowing 80
grains of quinine. The little fellow had
been sirlS and was being given capsules
While his mother was absent from the
room, he climbed upon a chair, reach-
ed the medicine box and swallowed its
contents. He was thrown into convul-
sions and died in a few minutes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
JAIL BREAKER CAPTURED.

Havre, Mont. June 9,--Advices from
Hinsdale say that Brown, one Of the
Glasgow Jail breakers, was captured
this evening by Deputy Sheriff Rutter,
but nothing was seen of Harde and his
companion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
ADDITIONAL LOCAL,
WILL TAKE HIGHER COURSE.
Prof A. a. Cleveland Receives
Scholarship in Teachers
College.

New York. June 9.-Arthur A. Cieve-
land a student at the University of Ore
gon, and whose home is at Astoria, has
received special Undergraduate schol-
arship at the Teachers college.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
PACIFIC NATIONAL.

At Portland--Portland Z; Seattle s.
At Butte-Butte 6; Los Angeles 9.
At Spokane Spokane I; Tacoma IL.
At Helena San Francisco forfeited TO
days game to Helena on account of
failure to go out to the grounds, al
though they were III town in time to
reach the park in time for calling the
game.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
HOW THE CROPS LOOK.

The weekly report issued yesterday
By the Portland weather bureau con-
tains the following regarding the con-
ditions in clatsop and Tillamook coun-
ties:
Clatsop county First of week cold
and cloudy: last three days very warm.
with strong northeast winds, which
caused some damage to fruit.
Tillamook county--w Weather very fav-
orable for all crops; everything is
growing fast; all factories have more
milk than usual; there viii be a good
crop of Strawberries pears and apples.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
ALL SALOONS CLOSED.

Seattle, June s.--Every saloon In
Bremerton closed last night at mid
night to remain closed for all time.
The town is now strictly prohibi-
tion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
EN- ROUTE FOR CLEVELAND.
President Roosevelt win Attend We'd
ding OF Miss Hanna.

Washington, June sPresident Roose
welt left this afternoon for Cleveland
to attend the wedding Of Miss ruth
Hanna. daughter Of Senator Hanna;
and Jos Medill Mccormack Of chica-
go.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
FOG PREVENTS RACE.

New York, June s.-The fog today
again prevented the race between the
three rivals for the selection of cup de-
fender.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
Base Ball Scores.
PACIFIC COAST.

FACIFIU IUAST.
At seattle--Seattle 6; Portland 4.
At oakland-oakland 2; Sacramento
I.
At Los Angeles-Los Angeles 5; San
Francisco Z.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
NATIONAL.

Al Chicago Chicago 4; Boston 1,
AT Pittsburg-Pittsburg I; Philadel-
phia 3.
At st, Louis-,st. Louis 2; New York
II,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

The following vessels passed up the
river yesterday: South Portland. san
The steamer Alliance from San Fran
cisco for Portland: schooner Alvena,
Redondo for westpcrt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
FLEEING FOR THEIR LIVES

st. Louis, June s--(2:i5 a. m. Word
just received here, states tnat the water
is rushing into East st. Louis from the
south side in torrents and people are
fleeing for their lives
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
aovERNoR RAILnY MARRlEp

Kansas city, June s,-willis j,
Bailey, governor of Kansas, and Mrs.
oda B Weed. were married this ev-
ening
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

The steamer Alliance fro msan Fran
cisco arrived yesterday evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
AMERICAN.

At Chicago Chicago /, Philadelphia
I.
At washington-clev s; Wash
ington ..
AT New York-New York 5; st. Louis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

Az Bostoa-Boston y petrol. I.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-27

chool OF Kirksville, Mo-, will hereafter
visit Athena professionally on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday Of each week.
Mrs. Thompson can be found at the
home OF Mrs. Mipnie DePeatt.
Weston Leader: Ida York, the little
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. York,
died Wednesday, November IS, 1908, at
the age Of three years, six months and
eleven days. Bright's disease Tad heart
trouble, following an attack OF measles
last winter, were the cause OF her death.
The ladies' Aid society of the Nj. E.
church will hold fair in the opera
house on Thursday evening Dec. TO- A
good supper, well served, will be one Of
the pleasant features of the evening,
Children are cordially invited to be
present but are requested to keep quiet
during the session OF the fair aud sale.
s. G. Reitz has purchased half in
terest in the Parker barber shop. Mr..
Reitz is a tonsorial artist of ability and
will be valuable assistant to Mr..
Parker, having taken thorough course
of massage treatment of the scalp and
face. The shop has been recently equir-
ped with an electrical massage appliance.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-27
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vert Of Pendleton

Mr.. and Mrs. John Vert OF Pendleton
and Mr.. Albert Cohen, were guests at
the Manasse home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stanton and Mrs.
8. G. Stanton have returned from visit
with relatives near Arlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson we're up
from the farm and spent Thanksgiving
with Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Beck.
Mrs. Owen desires all knowing them
selves indebted to her for millinery
goods to call at once and settle.
Mrs. Brookner has sold her lease on
the Groves farm and will take up her
residence in her Athena property.
N Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Sauze and baby,
Of Walla Walla, visited at the homes of
Frank Rogers and e. A. Dudley this
week.
Milton Eagle: A baby boy was born
to the wife Of John McQuary, Saturday,
November IA, but lived only few mo-
ments.
Mrs. Eva Boldly has gone to Pendle-
ton, where she was called on account of
the illness of her daughter, Mrs. G. @.
Sharp.
Mrs. Downs, of the Willamette valley,
is in the city, having been called by the
serious illness of her daughter, Mrs.
Will Dobson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hinkle, of Corvallis
arrived in the city Monday and are Wis
iting at the home of their daughter,
Mrs. Will McCollum.
Mr.. Mortimer arrived in town Tues
day from Crook county. He recently
took up land in that county and reports
that crop prospects are excellent.
At Caristian church Sunday morning
''Seek First the Kingdom of God, OF
First Things First;" evening, "Charac-
teristics Of the Kingdom Of God.'
INV. D. Parker is down from st. johns
Wash, and will remain in town oveI
Sunday. He is enjoying good health
and is well satisfied with his new home.
Owing to the high price of feed, dur
ing the months Of December, January.
February and March, Caton's Dairy
will sell milk at $500 per month, pei
quart.
Mrs. E. L. Barnett and son Roy lefI
for Portland Tuesday evening, where
they with Mr.. Barnett, will pass tht
winter. Roy will be placed in school il
that city.
Will Wells has for sale property sit
uated opposite the public school build
ing, consisting Of two lots and two fairly
good dwellings. Will be sold cheap i
taken at once.
| Mrs. Leeper, who has been i'll at th'
home OF her daughter, Mrs. Smith, neal
town, is reported no better. Her sister
Mrs. Porter, of Centralia, Wash, is ex
pected to arrive soon to attend her.
| X The public school is having vacation
today. The various rooms had Thanks
! giving exercises Wednesday afternoon
and many visitors were present. Tn
primary rooms we're nicely decorated.
| Mr.. and Mrs. d. Fl. Sanders are il
/ from the farm this week, where the.
! have spent the summer AMI
fall months. Next week Mrs. Sander
| will go to Arlington to visit until afte
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-27
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and

Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ashpaugh.
N w. W. Bristow, former principal of
the Athena school but now a rustling,
hustling and bustling life insurance
agent, was in the city this week. His
daughter, Miss AIDA, is teaching in
Spokane.
There is nothing more appropriate
for holiday present than giving your
photograph to a friend. Orders for
holiday trade are now being taken by
Miss Stackland of the Umatilla Art
gallery.
Mrs. N. T. Cation, mother of Harve
Cation, Of this city, is afflicted with a
stroke Of paralysis at her home in Dav-
export, Wash. Mrs. Cation has many
friends in Athena, who unite in the hope
for her early recovery.
MBen Burroughs was in town Sunday
from Pendleton. Mr.. Burroughs came
up to secure Johnson's orchestra for
every Saturday night during the winter i,
but owing to previous engagements,
johnson could not accept.
Mrs. Cordelia Hawes was granted a
divorce Wednesday from her husband,
w. II. Hawes. Mrs. Hawes was decreed
the ownership of house and lot in
Athena. Will M. Peterson and Carter
& Raley represented Mrs. Hawes.
Miss Elsa Rosenzweig, accompanied
by Miss Minnie Naylor, George Rosen-
zweig and Earl Dudley, left Wednesday
evening for her Franklin county home
stead where they spent Thanksgiving.
The party will return home Sunday.
The dramatic recital given at the
Christian church last evening by Mrs.
Fenetta Sargent Haskell, was literary
treat. The program consisted of read
ings from Dickens, "David Harum, y
etc., and was appreciated by a large
audience.
The fame of A. L. Swaggart's thor
oughbred herd of Poland China swine
continues to creep abroad in the land.
This week he shipped two fine speci-
mems for breeding purposes. One was
shipped to Walla Walla and the other
to Umatilla.
Mrs. L. F. Thompson, osteopathic
physician, graduate Of the A. T. Still
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-27
Notice Of Final Account.

In the County Court of the State Of
Oregon for the County of Umatilla.
In the matter Of the estate Of Enos p.
Tucker, deceased:
Notice is hereby given to all persons
whom it may concern that Robert j.
Boldly, administrator of the estate of
Enos P. Tucker, deceased, has filed his
account and report in the above entitled
court; and that the county court by or
der has appointed Saturday, the 26th
day of December, 1903, as the time and
the county court house in Pendleton,
Umatilla county, Oregon, as the place,
where any and all objections and excep-
tions to the same will be heard, and the
settlement thereof be made. The first
publication of this notice is on Friday,
Nov. 27, 1908, and will appear for four
consecutive weeks in the ATHENA Press.
Robert j. Boldly,
Dated Nov. q, 1908. Administrator.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-27
Press Paragraphs

k~tNr~~A-~s~. sfNNrNsN~F - - - =
Henry Adams was in the city Monday.
Lost--A chain bracelet. Leave at
this office.
Nick Taitenger was in Pendleton
Wednesday.
Mrs. w. H. Hawes spent Wednesday
in Pendleton.
Mr.. Joe Smith, Of La Grande, was in
the city Sunday.
TX Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Engler,
Nov. %, daughter.
Y Levi Trowbridge visited in the city
Z the first of the week.
Popular prices, 25c, 35c and SOC opera
house Saturday night.
Attorney Peterson went down to Pen
dleton Tuesday evening.
4 DR.. NJ. v. Turley, of Weston, spent
Thanksgiving in Athena.
Ladies can get raffia for basket weav-
ing at Stones drugstore.
Harry Turner and John Ridenour
we're over from Weston Monday.
Y Mr.. E. Haligus has returned from a
trip to Alberta, British Columbia.
Silk plush velvets from 81 to $l.25
per yard, all shades at Mrs. Miller's.
Lost Somewhere in Athena, a light
fur boa. Reward. Call at this Office.
Mrs. George Bannister and her little
daughter are both indisposed this week
Mrs. Florence AlIoway was up from
PendIeton this week visiting her pa
rents.
Chas. Brotherton and family took
Thanksgiving dinner with Weston
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Kirk have gone to
the Willamette valley for visit will
friends.
Charley Mays came over from Elgir
and spert Thanksgiving with Athena
relatives.
X Born, in this city Saturday, the 2lst
to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kershaw, |
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wes Ward are down
from Colfax, visiting at the home o
Chas. Gay.
Mrs. Jack Garrett returned Tuesday
from visit with relatives in the VIII
annette valley.
Tom Montgomery, of Pendleton, spen
Thanksgiving in Athena, the guest 0
Will M. Peterson.
Before buying your harness, saddle
OF anything in the harness line, get W
G. Miller's prices.
Miss LueIla Craigen has gone to he
homestead below Pendleton to spent
her short vacation.
Sickness in the family Of L. M. Wat
rus sf Adams. required the services 0
DR.. Stone yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thompkins are a
home again after having spent coupl
Of weeks at the farm.
Mrs. Lille Miller announces reduc
ton on caps from 81 TO 75c. and on Tar
O'Shanters from 75c to Soc.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-27
GERK1NG Flat FLATS.

A large band OF cattle from the head
Of Butter creek passed up the Flat Mon
day.
N. Scott was visiting friends in
Weston several days last week.
There has been no school at Gerwalta
for several days on account of the Sc
rious illness of Miss Dobson's sister-in.
law, Mrs. Lillian Dobson.
Our young friend and enterprising
farmer, Aleck Mcintyre, has purchased
100 acres of land known as the Lee
Kirk place, for which he paid $500.
Who knows but what Aleck is going to
change his stateY
HJinks Taylor returned from his John
Day stock ranch the latter part of the
week, where he has been for several
weeks rounding up his stock for the
winter.
Mrs. Henry Schmitt sold her turkeys,
Is in number, to the Ladies Aid society
of the Christian church, to be served for
Thanksgiving dinner at the church.
She realized $2.25 pair for them.
Drs. Botkin and Sharp have been in
attendance on Jim Scott this week.
Jim has been somewhat worse since the
bad weather set in. 1t is hoped by his
many friends that the change is only
temporary ard that he may take turn
for the better soon.
Wilbur Wood was the guest of Jos,
Scott Sunday Joe drove over to
Waterman with Wilbur, late in the eve
ming intending to go from there to Ath-
ena to attend church. In the dense fog
Joe lost his way and after travelling
many miles rounded up at the head OF
Gerking Flat, where he fell in with
friends who escorted him back to Water
man, where he concluded to stay until
morning. UNo.
At the S. S. Groves place, Mrs. Brook
ner offers for sale 2 milk cows, wagon,
buggy, buggy harness, set work harness
and several other articles.
M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind,
Knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 25c, at all drug stores.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-27

At the S. s. Groves place, Mrs. Brook
ner offers for sale 2 milk COWS, wagon,
buggy, buggy harness, set work harness
and several other articles.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-10-10
Giant Umbrellas.

An African chiefs umbrella is of
greater Importance than many peo-
pie imagine apart from it's enor-
nous size. It's loss in battle more
than equals the loss of a standard
Of a European commander. Some
Of the umbrellas are of prodigious
dimensions, being no less than S5
feet in diameter, with ribs IL feet 6
inches long. They are made of
Lakewood, and the covering is Of
gorgeously colored chintz in varied
sections of crimson, yellow and blue.
The opening is performed by means
Of pulleys and ropes attached to the
runner" this operation requiring
the services of three or four men.
The pole, or handle, is Of birch and
is about fourteen or fifteen feet
high.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-10-10
FAMILIAR CUSTOMS.
Things We Do That Had a Different
Significance Originally.


1t is most surprising what num-
Der of little things we do without
knowing the reason. Why, for in
stance, do widows wear caps? Per
haps you may say because they
make them look pretty and interest
ing. But the real reason is that
when the Romans were in England
they shaved their heads as sign of
mourning. Of course a woman
couldn't let herself be seen with a
bald head, so she made herself a
pretty cap. And now, though the
necessity of wearing it has passed
away, the cap remains, says Lon
don magazine.
What is the meaning Of the cross
es OF KS on barrel of beer? They
signify degrees of quality nova
days. But originally they were put
on by the ancient monks as sort of
trademark. They we're crosses in
those days and meant sort of oath
on the cross sworn by the manufac
turer that his barrel contained good
liquor.
Why are bells tolled for the dead?
This has become so familiar prac-
tice that funeral without it would
appear un-Christian. Yet the rea-
son is quite barbarous. Bells were
tolled long ago when people were
being buried in order to brighten
away the evil spirits who lived in
the air.
Why do fair ladies break bottle
of wine on the ship they are chris
tening? Merely another survival of
barbaric custom. In the days of sac
rifiee to the gods it was customary
to get some poor victim when boat
was being launched and to cut his
throat over the prov so that his
blood baptized it.
Why are dignitaries deafened by
a salute when they visit a foreign
port? It seems a curious sort Of
welcome, this firing off of guns, but
it appears the custom arose in a
very reasonable way. Originally a
town or a war ship fired off its
guns on the approach Of important
and friendly strangers to show that
it had such faith in the visitors
peaceful intentions that it didn't
think it necessary to keep its guns
loaded,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-10-10
Getting Rid of His Horses.

Probably no man ever loved a
horse more than did the late Will
liam B. Smith of Hartford, Conn,
owner Of the stallion Thomas JEFF
ferson, one Of the best proportional
pieces of horsefesh of his time. De-
probation in real estate values
caused the horseman's affairs to be-
come unsettled, and he failed. While
driving with clergyman, the Rev.
Joseph Waite, in the troublous
times he expressed his sorrow at
having to part with a number of
promising horses.
GLOW many head have you? ?"
asked the clergyman.
Fifteen" replied Mr.. Smith.
Later the Rev. Mr.. Waite met Mr..
Smith and asked him if he had sold
any of his circuit racing horses.
sob, yes; got rid Of most of
them and have bought colt OF two
since"
Glow many horses have you
now?' inquired the clergyman.
''Only twenty-two,' replied Mr..
Smith.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-10-10
New Names For Pies,

"This pie is entirely too affection
ate," complained the cheerful idiot.
''What's that?' asked the puzzled
waiter girl.
II say it's too affectionate; the
upper crust is stuck on the lower.
Bring me some of that drop stitch
pie over there"
And after some difficulty it was
beaten into the head of the dis
tressed maiden that he wanted some
Of the cranberry pie with the lattice
work cover.-Baltimore American.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-10-10

will demand that whoever is nomin-
ated, this fight shall be kept up, and
that it will further demand that il
our present laws are not strong
enough to prevent such combination
that they be strengthened to meet
the exigency. Any other course
would be taking long step back
ward.
Now let the competing candidates
state what they believe in this matter,
If they will agree with me then the
merger issue is taken out of state
politics, II they desire to take issue
on the proposition, am willing to go
before the republicans of Minnesota
on the same.