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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19
HOBS0N SENT WEST.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-Naval
Constructor Richmond P. Hobson has
been assigned to duty in charge of
the construction department at the
Puget Sound naval station at Brom-
erton
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

]. d. Farrell is expected to resign
as president of the Pacific Coast com
pany In order to accept position
representing the Northern Pacific and
Great Northern. He will probably be
succeeded by w. III. Cannon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The total cost to the Northern Pa
citic of the recent floods from Yakima
to the Columbia is $150,000. The
main damage was between Lester and
Palmer. where 1900 feet of track
was washed out in As different places
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The interstate commerce commits
sion has issued statement showing
that during the three months ended
September 80. 1909. S45 persons were
killed and 11.162 injured in railroad
accidents in the United States.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

All children under the age of IA
can not be employed in mills and
factories in Canada. This is one of
the victories of organized labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

between Curlew and Midway. b. C.
1t can not be ascertained when the
construction work will begin. al
though Engineer Baldwin is in Re-
public viewing tho situation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

On December l the Wells Fargo
express raised the wages OF its en-
ployes 10 per cent. The raise affects
5000 mon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

Judge NJ Keller, while in Republic
last week, stated that the locating
survey of the Victoria, Vancouver &
Eastern railway is now in progress
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The biggest congestion of freight
in the history OF the road Is now
lying in the Northern Pacific railway
yards at Tacoma. Most of 1t is con-
signed for tile Mississippi valley.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The St Louis breweries have
signed 33-year contract with the
employees. which means an increase
In wage of about $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

In Portsmouth. N. H.. hodcarriers
receive S1.75 for an eight-hour day.
They are looking for raise.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19
FEDERATION WORK.

Since the granting of an organizers
commission to II. S. Heskett last May
the following unions have affiliated
with the American Federation of La
Dor. either directly or through their
national organizations: Broom maxi
ers, upholsterers, Diapers, carpet
layers. Mattresses alliance, Bartend-
ers' League of America, Shinglers'
Protective union, shirt waist and
laundry workers. leather workers on
horse goods, sign writer's, boiler
makers and ship builders (resusci-
tated), bridge men and structural
iron workers independent NationaD.
The cooks and kitchen helpers have
withdrawn from the walters. and both
have now strong local organizations
under the Hotel and Restaurant EN-
ployes International alliance.
Nearly all these unions" says Mr..
Heskett, have fair hours and good
wages and no strikes have been nee
essary with any of them"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The state can not, according to an
opinion submitted by Attorney Gen
eral Davis. proceed against the paint
ers' union for it's action In the case
of Potter who was expelled for join
ing the militia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The gas workers will hold a spe-
sial meeting this evening in order
to confer with the committee ap-
pointed by the trades council over tho
difficulties with the Spokane Gas
company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The strike of the Stage Employees
union at Everett has been declared
irregular and will not DO recognized
by the trades council. The theater
company was compelled to close the
building and cancel dates on account
of the strike. In the investigation
the trades council committee reports
the theater managers We're fair and
willing to settle any and all diff
Culties.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19

The different contractors associa-
tions of Chicago have agreed to in
crease the wages OF the building
trades from so cents to 81 per day.
The plumbers in the same city re-
ceive $3.50. steamftters $3.50. junior
steamfitters IS. gasfitters $3.50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19
COAL EN- VOYAGE.

BLYTHE. England, Jan. 1s.-Four
steamers sailed from here this morn
ing. laden with coal for America
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-19
AMONG THE TOHERJ
INTERSTATE COMMITTEE.

According to an opinion expressed
yesterday by T. S. Heskett. local or
gani2er for the American Federation
of Labor. one of the most important
measures adopted at the recent con-
vention of the Washington State Fed
Grafton of Labor has not yet been
drawn to the attention of the public.
Three fraternal delegates were APP
pointed to attend the Oregon State
Labor convention to be held at La
Grande on May 10. the purpose being
to have a committee selected from
Washington, Oregon and California to
act as n kind of Information bureau
between these three states. The Cali
fornia State Labor convention was
tee. and the end in view appears to
be to put an end to unfair labor com
petition in neighboring states by
bringing about a uniform scale of
wages among unions of the same
craft. For instance, II the carpen-
ters should succeed in raising the
wage scale or be conceded reduc-
tion in working hours, this will i'm
mediately be communicated by the
bureau to unions of the same craft in
each of the three states. The dele
gates chosen at the convention of the
Washington Federation of Labor were
Il. 8. Heskett OF Spokane. II. w.
North of Tacoma and Il. A. Rust of
Seattle.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
 of the Worlds Commerce.
Knowledge of What Is Best More Im- portant Than Wealth With
 out IL.

It must be apparent to every one that qualities of the highest order are neces- sary 10 enable the best of the products of modern commerce to attain permanently to universal acceptance. However loudly heraided, they may not hope for worldwide prominence unless they meet with the general approval, not of individuals only, but Of the many who have the happy faculty of selecting, enjoying and learn ing the real worth of the choicest prod uets. Their commendation. consequently, becomes important to others, since to meet the requirements of the well in- formed of all countries the method of manufacture must be of the most per feet order and the combination the most excellent of it's kind. The above Is true not of food products only, but Is espe- cially applicable 10 medicinal agents and after nearly a quarter of century of growth and general use the excellent remedy. Syrup of Figs. IS everywhere accepted. throughout the world, as the best of family laXatives. Its quality Is due not only 10 the excellence of the combination of the laxative and carmin- ative principles of plants known to act most benefeially on the system and pre- sented in the form of a pleasant and re- freshing liquid, but also to the method of manufacture of the California Fig
 
 ty and purity essential in a remedy in- tended for family use. Ask any physi- elan who is well informed and he will answer at once that it Is an excellent laxative. If at all eminent in his pro- fession and has made a special study of laxatives and their effects upon the sys- tenn he VIII tell you that it is the best of family laXatiyes, because it is sim pie and wholesome and cleanses and cup f17a eto off ,11I, a laxative is needed, without any un- pleasant after-effccts. Every well-in- formed druggist of reputable standing knows that Syrup of Figs IS an excel lent laxative and is glad to sell 1t, at the regular price of fifty cents per bot tie, because 1t gives general satisfac- ton, but one should remember that in order to get the beneficial effects of Syrup of Figs it is necessary to buy the genuine. which is sold in original pack ages only; the name of the remedy Syrup Of Figs and also the full name of the Company-Calfornia Fig Syrup Co printed on the front of every package
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
TAXATION IS ECONOMY.
Best Government Insured Where tho Community Taxes Itself Liber-
 nIIy for Educntion.

I am a firm believer in the proposi- tion that the largest possible eNpendi- ture is the wisest possible economy, and if We are going to arouse our peo- pie to an appreciation of the situation we must approach them from that point of view. Every great statesman has accepted the proposition that ed ucation is the foundation of liberty, and We must to-day accept the propo- sition that it is the basis of wealth. If we approach it from the point of view of wages we see that wages depend upon training, and training can best be received through the institution that society has developed to promote that training-the public school. And, finally, We in the south need to con form our theory of government to our every day thinking and practice, rejecting the proposition that the community which governs itself least governs best and substituting for it the proposition that the community is best governed which governs itself most. That state or commonwealth, then, enjoys the best government which most freely and liberally taxes itself for the support of its public schools David T. Houston.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
SOUTHERN EDUCATION
SOUTHERN ILLITERACY.
Comparison Between Several Southern and Several Northern
 and Western States

The illiteracy among the native white population ten years old and l over for several states is shown by the following figures. It will be seen l that the illiteracy among this class of people in the southern states is many times greater than illiteracy among the same class in other sec lions. For example the illiteracy among the native white population of Texas, where the per cent. is smaller than in any other southern state, is just F times as great as it is in the state of Washington, while in Missis- sippi it is 16 times as great and in North Carolina 90 times as great. In South Carolina the per cent. is F times as great as in Connecticut, Mas sachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska or Wyoming; i'll Tennessee 12 times as great as in New York, Michigan or Wisconsin. In Texas 6.1 per cent. of the native white population ten years old and over can neither read nor write; in Mississippi, 5 per cent: in Florida, Sc per cent; in West Nir- ginia, 10 per cent; in Nirginia, Ill per cent; in Georgia, ll.9 Pee cent; in Arkansas, 11.G per cent; in Ken lucky, 19.s per cent; in South Caro- lima, 13.6 per cent; in Alabama, 14.s per cent; in Louisiana, 17.3 per cent; in North Carolina, 19.5 per cent; in Missouri, AS per cent; in Illinois, e1 per cent; in Iowa, 1,2 per cent; in New York, 1.2 per cent; in Michigan, IT per cent; in Wisconsin, 1.3 per cent; in Massachusetts, 8 per cent in Minnesota, .s per cent; in Nebras- ka. s per cent; in Connecticut. s per cent; in Wyoming, ' per cent; in South Dakota, .6 per cent; in Nevada, .6 per cent; in Washington. 5 per cent. It should be remembered this does not include colored people or foreigners in any state.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
CHARACTER INDEPENDENCE.
The Way to Attain It Is Through Education That Knows, Sees
 and Does Things.

There is every needful reason to justify such an adjustment of our school system that every child may begin with the alphabet of his primer to learn also some of the easy and productive uses for which the Creator gave him his eyes and ears. his hands and feet. By instructing him ill the use of these natural implements of production upon the raw material of his immediate environment he will learn that God made nothing for folly or waste. He will come to feel that work is worthy, ennobling and profit able He will come from the work shop of the school to take an effect i've position i'll the workshops of the world without feeling that he has de. scended from the heights of Homer" to the coalheaps of Caliban.
 The south is to be redeemed by her own sons and daughters to an inde- pendence of character, economies and power that will make her ashamed and fearful in the face of no rival. The way to that safety and su- premaey lies through the school room and the power of it will come from the dynamics of such schools as are advocated by President Branson and are being exploited by the Georgia deration.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
PAS PROPOSITION.
Gave Gladys Naude's Admirer Some thing to Illuminate On ut His
 Leisure.

"I ha-have cue -cuc-come, Mr. ub-bub- Broadnead," stammerlngy sad the callow and perturbed youth, writes Tom r. Nor gan, in Womans Home Companion, Il mum-mean. l am-er-ah!-h as it were. Iou-we-I-"
 Just so" interrupted old man Broad. head, surveying the length and breadth ot the visitor with a speculative gaze. "1 ou have arrived, and l judge you are now en- deayoring to circumlocute around to the point of asking me for Gladys Maude. Il Tn -yesi So far, so good; but permit me to say that l am not so tired ot my twenty four -year-ol daughter that l am hunting for a chance to give her away. hardly feel able to support a son-inlaw; and presume you could scarcely maintain me in the style to which l am accustomed, for you look to me very much as if you played the guitar fluent ly. So tell you what am willing 10 do; 1 won't give her to you, but 1 don't nGnd swapping her off for boy about nine years old with freckles on his nose. What d 'ye say to that 7"
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
AZ agricultural Edueution.

If agriculture were taught in our common schools much of the false inn pression now in the minds of the farmer boys would be cleared away, and a higher value placed upon the farm and the farmer, and he would quickly see the opportunities offered by the life of farmer when conduct ed on business principles, and he would not be in such hurry to rush to the town or city to seek other em- ployment When we consider that az riculture is the foundation stone up- on which rests the happiness, pros perity and greatness of our country, and without which all other enter prises would fail, it seems strange would be so little considered as part of our educational system. The time has come for action along these lines, and the day is not far distant when more of the science of agriculture will be taught in all the schools and less of foreign exchange and Greek. To this end every farm paper and every newspaper should work until we place the profession of the farmer at its rightful place-at the head of all the professions requiring a knowledge of plant growth and requirements, and, above all, business ability. Is there any other profession that requires a broader and more comprehensive edu- cation than this?-Ben c. Seyier, in Greenyilie IS. O Cotton Plant.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
F. E. KENAH.
"I now have the greatest faith in Peruna"

bought bottle to try. I am pleased that did, for it brought speedy relief. It only took about two bottles, and considered this money well spent.
 You have a firm friend in me, and not only advise it's use to my friends, but have purchased several bottles to give to those without the means to buy, and have noticed without exception that it has brought about speedy cure where ever it has been used" Miss Rose Gerbing.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad. vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
WoMEN should beware of contra

"oMEN should beware of contract ing catarrh. The cold wind and rain, slush and mud of winter are cspe- cially conducive to catarrhal derange- ments. Few women escape.
 Upon the first symptoms of catching cold Peruna should be taken. It forti- fies the system against colds and ca tarrh.
 The following letter gives one young woman's experience with Peruna:
 Miss Rose Gerbing is a popular society woman of Crown Point, Ind, and she writes the following:
 Recently took long drive in the country, and being too thinly clad caught bad cold which settled on my lungs. and which I could not seem to shake off. I had heard great deal of Peruna for colds and catarrh and
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
Through and Through.

New Bedford, Mass, Mar. 2nd-At GUS FirstASt., this city, lives very happy man. His name IS Ulric Leyasseur, and he certain ly has good reason 10 feel glad and proud
 Mr. Levasseur has been sick for a long time with general weakness and sore pain in his back. At the last he got so bad that he could not talk without great misery. Now he is well and in speaking of this won edrful change in him he says:
 'I believe it to be my duty to tell every body how 1 was cured. I was so weak that l could not stoop; in fact, was unable to walk without great pain. l began taking Dodd's Kidney Pills and after two months treatment 1 am well and sound again.
 "Dodd's Kidney Pills are a God sent rem edy., l will always praise them for their wonderful cure of my case. They cured me through and through. I am as strong and able man now as 1 ever was"
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
For Bottom Drawer, No. 2.

A lady who was especially fond of bar gains came home from sale and displayed her purchases.
 Why on earth have you bought this?" demanded her husband, taking up a brass plate for door with the name of "Wilk- ins' on it.
 Well, it was so cheap" replied the wife "Only think, l gave a quarter for it; and HI be bound it cost dollar!'
 But why throw away quarter? What possible use is it?"
 Oh" said the bargainer, "you never know how things will come in. For instance, you might die, and l might marry man named Wilkins "-CleYeland Leader.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

The letters "N s. B. embossed in gold, appear on the stationery an Atehison wom. an uses in writing to her friends. The wom- en all thought they must stand for some way=up Latin. but near friend has given the secret away: "N S. B." means "No Spare Bedroom "-Atchi.on Globe
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
Wrong Direction.

Recently during a dense fog on Long Island sound a steamboat took landing. A traveller anxious to go ahead came to the man at the wheel and asked why they stopped.
 ",l'oo much fog, cant see the river"
 But you can see the stars overhead"
 "Yes,' replied the pilot, but until %r5 biler busts We ain't going that way" The passengers went to bed.-PAiladelph Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
Plenty on Hand

"You would get along great deal better if you didn't get so excited, said the calm man to his rascible friend. Cant you learn to keep your temper?'
 Keep my temper! Well. like that!'' re. torted the other. I'd have you understand that 1 keep more temper in one day than you have in your possession during whole year. '-N outh's Companion.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
Finnn cially Speaking.

Tom-That Miss Winters is remarka bly, handsome girl.
 Jack-les; but she isn't half as pretty as she was six weeks ago."
 Why, how's that?"
 Her father tried to erase Wall street from the map. p."-Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

Miss Florence E. Kenah, Maria
 A few months caught cold which settled persisfeny medicine without beneff head and back began frequently
 "I advised Peruna. and although had little fah fe anything brought relief rghf completely perfect health since.
 2
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

Actors, Nocalsts, Public Speakers praise Hales Honey of Horehound and Tar Fixes Ioothaehe Drops Cure in one minute
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

There is love md there is justice Justice IS for oneself; love is for others.-R. l.. Ste yenson.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos
 Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y, Feb r, 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

A great many citizens, unfortunately. want only so much honest government as will not interfere with their interests Puck.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

Dyeing is as easy as washing when Put. nam Fadeless Dyes are used
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

Some people forget too little; others too much.-Chicago Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

Many are called, but few get up.-The Protest.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05

Promptness is the soul of bus iness-Ches- teriield.
The Monticellonian., 1903-03-05
To Cure q Cold fin One Day.

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All
 druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-10

juggling At any rate, although last
evenings audience fairly screamed at hrs
his Juggling feats was not for a moment
hidden.
His work is original too. aud there
sbnt fven ie more pleasing ,iansIIy ls ensrm1n,
well done. and heartily earned the tre-
mendous applause given them. In fact.
Of the audience, and his was one OF the
biggest hits OF the entire program.
Lovers OF good music found genuine
6t 6e Brothe s and 'RSbala Eesersoa S auantette %
OF excellent musicians. They play an
exceedinly well-chosen medley OF popu-
lar and classical music on the saxa-
phone, xylophone. cornet trombone, bam-
boo chimes and various other instru-
ments, the wonder OF their work being
the uniform excellence OF all their work.
their act, and last evenings audience
seemed unable to get enough OF them.
cidedly favorable impression made by
him last evening shows that he is TO
be placed In the list OF Keith favorites.
an evident Vein of ofN hunaor. hume which greatly
aids him In telling his stories. The lat
ter are not only very funny, without a
marked. brand new and original" and
as such are bound to make front
place in the ranks of vaudeville story
Avery and Hart, the funny colored
comedians repeated their last seasons
success, Offering new songs and stories
The resemblance of the comedian o.
this team to Williams. OF Williams and
Walker, is really startling. and James
Richmond Glenroy. known 70 every vau-
deville patron as 1.-THE Man with the
Green Gloves fairly conyulsed the au-
dience with his epitaphs, and the Three
Millettes gave a fine act OF head and
hand balancing. which won the approval
of everyone.
.Wesson and Walters, assisted by that
diminutive little comedian. Charlie wes-
sen. only nine years old, made a big
laughing hit In "Hotel Repose," the
Clan Johnson troupe or international
dancers pleased, and Berol and Berol,
who are not only the original but the
best OF rag pickere and artists. scored
favorably. Others on the bill worth see
ing are Wyman and Garner, Farrell and
Furey Miller and Kresco. Rossi Broth
ers and Spaulding The biograph shows
some capital motion pictures. also pie
ture OF Miss Isabelle Evesson. the popu-
lar actress who has been re-engaged as
one Of the leading ladies OF the Albee
company for the coming spring and