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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
WHY GIRLS PROPOSE.

WHY GIRLS PROPOSE.
"Now is your chance! Now is your
chance! The first chance for eight
years."
Someone has started the cry and
with blush and laugh it is hand
ed down the line of bachelor maids.
What is the origin of this delicate
privilege granted to women during the
leap year?
Both mythology and history shed
light upon the question which SO few
seem able to answer.
Mythology has it that the soft Irish
eyes of st. Bridget earned for woman
this blessed privilege. The story runs
something like this:
st. Patrick, after he had driven the
snakes from the grass and the frogs
out of the bogs, was perambulating
the shore of Tough Neagh, looking
for more worlds to conquer when
he was accosted by st. Bridget, who,
conscious of the charm Of tear-wet
lashes framing Irish eyes, wept and
wrung her hands while she told of the
great wave if dissension which was
sweeping through the nunnery because
the ladies therein were debarred the
privilege of proposing"
st. Patrick, stern as he was, was
moved by this pitiful tale, and offer
ed to grant to women one year in every
seven, during which the privilege of
proposal" should be theirs. "Arrah!
Patrick, jewel" exclaimed Bridget,
throwing her arms about his neck, 81
daurn't go back to the gurls wild such
a proposal Mex it one year in four,
patr;cf,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
Wi|IyouheIpa SickFriend?
Get My Beck tor Him Now.
Which
shall
send?

..nso Book for men (sealed
Book on rheumatism.
Send me no money.
Only tell me which book to send.
You certainly know Of some one
who is sick. Some sufferer who will
be grateful for the help my book
offers.
And that book tells of way to
help. Tells of a way so certain that
1, as physician, offer that help on
trial. The book tells how for 80
years in hospitals and at bedsides 1
searched for way to cure deep
seated and difficult diseases. 1t tells
Shops Restorative. How by scien-
tifc experiments I traced out the
causes that bring on chronic dis
eases.
found invariably that where there
was a weakness. the inside nerves
were weak
Where there was a lack of vitality,
that the vital nerves lacked power.
Where weak organs were found l
always found weak nerves.
Not the nerves commonly thought
Of but the vital organs nerves. The
inside-the invisible nerves.
This was a revelation.
Then my real success began
Then l combined ingredients that
would strengthen--that would vital
ize these nerves.
That prescription 1 called restor-
alive. After that 1 did not fail to
cure one in each hundred. In the ex-
tremely difficult cases. my failures
for five years were only one in each
40 treated. I found cancer inourable.
Cancer is for surgery. not medicine.
Then how to get this prescription
to the siok ones everywhere was my
| thought.
/ must announce 1t in the public
press. But thought 1, will they rea-
| lie the real truth of my discovery
the real power Of DR.. Shops Re-
storative? Then a way came to me
like an inspiration.
II will offer it to the sick on trial.
said I. Then they will know ! am
sincere"
/ wrote a reliable druggist in each
| city and village in America
l got their agreement to cooperate
| with me. Now by any sick one
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
'dlRl], L[Ap I[AR
/. Is (0nI||6

The Best way to Pop the Question.
IS for the best letter from a woman
on the least embarrassing way for a
girl to pop the question during leap
year.
IS for the best letter from a man
giving directions how to pop the
question most convincingly.
$3.50 for the best letter from man
or woman on the most delicate way
Of refusing an offer of marriage.
Address letters in this contest to
Cupid" The Spokane Press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
BOYS LIFE SAVED PROM MEM.
BRANoUs GROUP,

c. w. Lynch. a prominent citizen of
Winchester. Ind, writes: my little
boy had a severe attack of membran-
GUS Group, and only got relief after
taking Foley's. Honey and Tar. He
got relief after one dose and I feel
that it saved the life of my boy"
Refuse substitutes. Chas. McNab,
402 Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
coUaHs, COLDS AND CoNsTIPA
TON

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey and Tar that they contain OPT
ates which are constipating besides
being unsafe, particularly for chill
dren. Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no opiates. is safe and sure and
will not constipate. Chas. McNab, 4O2
Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
Stage.

The next attraction at the Audi
forum for Sunday and Monday nights
will be Webb's story of backwoods
folks, Sandy Bottom"
Sandy Bottom leaves a favorable
impression. The company is said to
be~an exceptionally strong one.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

Panama.-Minister w. I. Buchanan
presented his credentials as repre-
new minister spoke briefly in present
ing his credentials and was replied to
by Senator Jose Augustin Arrange
president of the junta,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
IDAHO
Her Star Poet Marbles
Out His Greeting
to Spokane

The "Poet of IDAHO" discovered by
The Press, sings again, as follows:
The softening glance you unfold
Gives out luster like pure gold,
And for its friendly silent cheer
Wish You q happy coming year.
When all the world to you seems sad
Everything drifts to the bad,
And you have on double blue
Then come and / will write for you
Will tell You of the flashing CLEANS
That's always in the Poets dreams
For this depression on the way
Will bring to you a brighter day.
Winds may howl cherries and loud
1t is to drive away that cloud,
And let the soft sunlight on you pour
The same as it has oft before.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

GARFIELD, wash.-J. T. Penn. pro-
prietor Of the Merchants hotel, was
struck on the head last night by
Charles Dewitt with lighted lantern
and seriously injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
A TIMELY TOPIC,

At this season Of coughs and colds
1t Is we'll to know that Foley's Honey
and Tar is the greatest throat and
lung remedy. 1t cures quickly and
prevents serious results from cold
Chas. McNab, 402 Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
SPECIALS FOR HOLIDAY wEE1

SPECIALS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK.
Rails olive oil. .................25 c
Hunts baking powder, 16 OF. .... also
Monarch brand of canned goods.
Piper Heidseick champagne, ut. .$3.25
Repsold's Burgundy, at. 81. as
Popcorn with Jap umbrella. ..... SO
Partisan marshmallows. 80
Gen. Pike cigar, box. ........... $1.75
Cashmere and Major Grey's chutnies,
quart bottle ..... .$1.o0
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
A NEW SAN PEDRO?

You can rob all of the
people part of the time
and part of the people
all of the time, and you
can rob all of the people
all the time, if You know
how.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

Connorsville, Pa.-The total num-
Der of dead as the result Of the wreck
on the Baltimore & Ohio Thursday
now numbers IS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

In the superior court of Spokane
county, state of Washington. In the
matter OF the estate of Charles Som
mer. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that letters
of administration on the estate of
Charles Sommer deceased, were
granted to the undersigned, on the
5th day of October, 1908, by the su-
perior court of Spokane county.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance at my Of
flee. rooms 1890 Exchange Bank
building, In the city and county of
Spokane, Washington. within one year
after the date of this notice, or they
shall be forever barred
Dated this 18th day of December.
A. d. 1908.
MARK f. MENDENHALL,
Administrator.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

Doston--The company of marines
that left here yesterday to sail on the
Dixie for Colon were cheered by
thousands of people.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

Eureka, Utah.--As the result OF
fight In Finn one man Is dead. an
other fatally wounded. n woman badly
bruised and two men are In Jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
MEATS.

Turkeys, ducks. geese, chickens
holiday meats. mutton and beef.
Fresh fish, oysters, shrimps, clans
and crabs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

Fricasse Of Oysters-One quart oys.
tiers, tablespoons butter, yolks Y
2 eggs, " teaspoon chopped parsley, 4
tablespoon flour, salt and cayenne.
Brown the butter and add to it the
parsley, seasonings and -four; let heat,
then add the well drained oysters, and
when the edges begin to curl add the
well-beaten yolks. Serve at once on
warmed plates with toast points or
fried bread.
Planned Oysters-With a fork press
ed into butter ball, rub over bottom
of hot blazer. Then cover surface with
rounds of toast and put uncooked oys-
tiers on each round cover and cook
until plump, season and put piece of
butter on each oyster. Serve when
butter has melted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26


d Jefferson's fean have been
Il realized.
q The people of the United
q States are ruled today by a
i formidable group of very rich I
y men-a Community of-interest'
q alliance between millionaires 4
and politicians who have cap
y tured the republican party, }
& whose only gospel is gain, and I
who, in consequence, have en-
3 acted the most scandalous legis- !
4 lation for fleeing the people !
a that ever disgraced the statute
D books of a civilized state! 4
4 This is strong language, but
3 The Press will name the man. }
q Watch this space. !
Il And we will also, later on,
y name the same brand of men
q who are secretly ruling Spokane I
3 through scandalous local legis- !
D. lation. ]
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

Patrick, being a man, considered and
was lost. "Biddy, acushla, squeeze me
that way again and I'll give you leap
year, the longest one of the lot"
Whereupon, Bridget, thinking of her
husbandless condition, dropped the
question. But st. Patrick, having tax
en- the vow of celibacy, got himself out
of the difficulty by giving her a kiss
and silk dress.
And the legend says that every man
who refuses a lady's proposal must pay
the penalty with silk dress and a
kiss.
So much for the legend. History
claims that in 1888 the following law
passed in Scotland:
ct is statut and ordaint that dur
ing the rein of her maist blissit meg
este, far ilk yeare knowne as lepe yeare,
illl hayden ladye of bottle highe and
lowe estait shall haze lberte to bespoke
We man she likes, albeit he refuses to
talk hir to be his lawful wye, he sha
be mulcted (fined) in We sum ane pulf
dis or less, as his estait may be; eX-
cept and avis gif he can make it ap-
peare he is betrotheit ane ither woman
he then shall be free.
A few years later the same law pass
ed in France, receiving the kings APP
proval.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
Sloane-Paine Co.

The SIP. Co.'S Spokane Blend coffee,
per lb. ................. SOC
Mocha and Java, lib. 100
Fresh vegetables and fruits from
California and Florida.
Orange season, sweet oranges In
market.
Apples, best varieties in abundance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
BUT THEY DON'T.

BUT THEY DON'T.
Consul Davis going back.
Uncle goes along.
Dog of war goes with both
just to right q wrong.
Uncle has habit, when
Trouble, like fog,
Hovers Ger, of saying: "Let
Them try it on the dog"
A NEW SAN PEDRO?
There was but one person yesterday
that proved that he had no self con-
troll when imbibing in liquor, accord
ing to police reports. He is resting in
jail.-San Pedro News.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
SUNDAY NIGHT TEA.
Oysters in Chatting Dish.
Lettuce Sandwiches.
Thin Crackers. Cream Cheese.
Strawberry Jam.
Tea or Cocoa.

TOAST TO THE FAITHFUL.
Here's to one and only one
And may that one be she!
Who loves but one and only one
And may that one be me!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-19

In thousands OF cases the terrible trou-
ole developers insanity and madness
then the asylum with its surrounding
horrors.
Paine's Celery Compound promptly
banishes sIeepnessness and il1fiama-
ton of the nerves. The wonderful
medicine quickly makes nerve fibre
cleanses the blood, strengthens the It's
sues of the brain and gives rest and
sleep. You cannot possibly procure
these blessings thru the use of any
other medicine. Paine's Celery Com
pound is the only true nerve and blood
remedy, and contains exactly the ele-
ments needed for your case in spring
time. May Heaven direct you to use
It. dear sufferer, at this time. Mr.. Max
Burgheim, Cincinnati, Ohio. says:--
Il have been suffering from sleep
lessEess for many years, and altho l
have tried almost everything to get
cured, consulting the best physicians.
and even going to Europe several times,
all was in vain. T then tried Paine's
Celery Compound. The first night l
nsed it you can imagine my joy when
{ found that I had slept six hours in
succession. continued the use Of
1dlllG . &StSIS COMPOUND III I'll ~
months and sleep peacefully every
night"
Says Rev. A. Craw. of Ridge Road,
n. Y:
"Paine's Celery Compound has been
Q panacea for the many Ills which
afflicted me in my old age, and which
have all disappeared by Its use. First.
ahe sciatic affliction OF my right hip,
which 30 severely afflicted me that
1t was very difficult for me to ascend
or descend stairs; lumbago was anoth-
err affection which was at times very
troublesome, but the Compound cured
me. was also afflicted with piles. 1
have used six bottles and 1t has quite
revolutionized me and am now in my
eighty-fourth year and as well and
1trong as / was at fifty"
REV. A. CRAW,
Of Ridge Road. n. Y, SO Years Old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-19
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

To N A. Carmean. Lizzie Carmean,
\. A. Moore, Fred Hopkins. and Mer-
Pit Greene, trustee in Bankruptcy OF the
Rhoades- Carmean Buggy Company.
bankrupt.
You are hereby notified, that on or
before the 10th day OF March. A. D.,
1908. there will be filed in the office
pf the clerk of the district court, within
and for county of Marshall, state of
Iowa. the petition of A. 7. Anderson,
claiming of you a judgment for the
sum OF four hundred dollars as bal
ance due on account and contracts for
labor performed and material furnished
In the construction OF your dwelling
house, situated upon the following de-
ycribed real estate In Marshall county,
Jtate OF Iowa, to-wit:
The west 80 feet of the east one hun
bred twenty Q20) feet of lot No. five
d5) of the subdivision of the southeast
quarter (A) OF the southeast quarter
fA) of section No. twenty seven (27)
In township No. eighty-four (SD, N.
range. No. eighteen 1S). west of the
tth p. Nj. Marshall county, Iowa: de-
3cribed further as follows, beginning
alirty feet west of the northeast corner
If said lot No. five CO, west 80 feet;
hence south to south line of lot five
i5): and to north line of Main street,
ESQ feet more or less; thence east so
feet on north line of Main street;
thence north to place of beginning. and
the establishment and enforcement of
! mechanics lien thereon for said
eun.
No personal judgment is asked
against defendants, Fred Hopkins, A. A.
Moore, and Merritt Greene, trustee in
bankruptcy of the Rhoades-Carmean
Buggy Company, bankrupt.
Now, unless you appear and make
hefense thereto, at or before noon of
Rhe second day of next March term of
said court, to be begun and held at
Marshalltown, Iowa. on the 30th day Of
March, A. D., 1903, your default will
he entered and decree rendered there
nm as prayed for in said petition.
Dated this 10Th day OF February. A.
D., 1903.
A. T. Anderson, plaintiff. by Meeker
b Meeker. his attorneys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-19
Insistence on Separate Institu-
ton For Them Will Cause
Discussion
THE KNOXVILLE PROPOSITION
There Has Been Talk of Appropriatins
the State Buildings at Knoxville for
This Purpose, But Whether the PEG.
pie Will Take Kindly to the Propo-
sition, Is Not Known.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 19.--The practical
|ilsistence of the superintendent of the
Estate hospitals that there shall be a sep
arate institution for the care of the in
|ebrates of Iowa, and approval of this
suggestion by members Of the board of
control and the governor. makes it rea-
sonably certain this will be matter of
much discussion in the legislature next
winter. The experience OF the state in
the care of the inebriates has been
such as TO demonstrate That separate
institution for inebriates is essential to
the success of the present law 1t is
known that many of the legislators felt
last session that Il mistake was being
made in placing the inehriates in with
the insane and practically classifying
them as both insane and criminals. But
ttAwas held out that this was only an
experiment. and might lot be perma-
nent and that it would be best to start
iii modest way. Already it is seen
that the law is, here to stay and that
Iowa is going to continue at least for a
number of years in the stare treatment
of inebriates. The discussion has al
ready been directed TO making use of
the present state buildings at Knox
Vile for this purpose. The state owns
fine grounds and good buildings which
are standing idle. The Knoxville peo-
pie want a normal school and believe
that some time they viii get it. The
legislature is not disposed to go into
the normal school business extensively
until some other things are done.
Whether the Knoxville people would
take more kindly to proposition to
have the state buildings utilized for a
hospital for inebriates than they did to
the scheme to make use OF the build
ings as reformatory for men is in
some doubt. They fought the latter
proposition bitterly. But 1t is certain
that there will be movement to estab-
fish state hospital for insbriates
pushed in the next general assembly
with great force and much reason.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-19
Death of Nicholas Woodrine.

Special to Times Republican.
Carroll, March l9.-Tuesday night at
the home of his son, occurred the death
OF Nicholas Woodring. Grandpa
Woodring, as he was generally called,
was SO years of age and during his
life has been quite an active man. In
his younger days he was very fond of
spirited horses and at the age of 70,
was ever ready to mount a sulky and
speed a fine driver on the track.
During the past few years he has
been quite feeble. The funeral was
held at the home of his son, r. r.
Woodring. yesterday, and his remains
were laid 10 rest beside those of his
wife, who died some ten or eleven
years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-19
NEW SHARON NEWS.
Republican Caucus Held to Nominate
Candidates for Aldermen.
ominate

Special TO Times -Repubilc3E.
New Sharon, March 19.-The repub
leans of New Sharon convened in eau
Gus Monday night and nominated Jas
per Vail and A. c. Winder for MEM
bers of council. The nominees are rep
resentative young business men and
we think fully competent to perform
the duties of aldermen. There was no
opposition. w. ID. Bates was named
as committeeman.
Our citizens are taking strenuous
kicks at the Iowa Central management.
Outside OF all reasonable bounds it
would seem but just that they should
give us better conveniences in the mat
ter of approach. AS it is at the pres
ent time, all freight must be carried
by hand or truck up a steep sidewalk,
before it can be loaded into drays or
other conveyances. Another thing is
that we have no uptown express office,
and in this injustice the merchants are
of the opinion that the Adams Company
are simply taking advantage of an
"air-tight cinch.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-19
James L. Maverick Asks SIS, 900
as Damages For Alleged
Personal Injuries
FIRST INJURY CASE IN YEARS
Plaintiffs Collar Bono Was Broken by
Fall on an Icy Side Walk-Govern
ment Building About Completed
Base Ball in Southern Iowa-Activ-
ity at creston.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
| Creston, March 19-The city of Cres-
ton has just been made defendant in
| a $4,000 personal injury damage case
to be tried at the coming term of court.
Some weeks ago as James l.. Haver-
ick was going home he slipped on a
sidewalk that was covered with ice and
| snow in the west end of town and fell
lar bone. He now claims the city was
to blame for not keeping the side
walks clear and asks for judgment to
the above amount. Should the case
come to trial it will be the first per-
sonal damage case the city has had
during the past four years tho several
others have been threatened.
The people of Creston are rejoicing
over the scene of activity now going
on around the new government build
ing. The building was almost COM
pleted last year and but for strike
of the stone masons that compelled the
contractors to board up the building
for the winter it would have been fin
ished before this. A force OF stone
cutters have been at work in the yards
near the depot for the past six weeks
getting the stone ready to put in the
building and now the work of cleaning
up the winter accumulation of rubbish
around the building preparatory to the
commencement of laying stone again
is in progress. The contractor says that
1t will be pushed to rapid completion
and will be ready for occupancy before
the next term of district court.
This section OF Iowa is assured of an
excellent game in the matter OF base
ball this season. The Creston Ath-
letic association have almost completed
the formation of their club for the
season. They have already signed
eight players all Of whom have pre-
viously played in league teams and
when the ninth is secured the salary
list will run over $500 month. They
have decided not to enter the South
western Iowa and Nebraska Leas ue
but are endeaVoring to form circuit |
with nearby towns who have the repu-
tation of maintaining good base ball
clubs. The practice work of the team
will be begun about the 10th of April |
and the playing season proper will open |
about the Both OF April by game With |
the Nebraska Indians.
The city of Creston is experiencing
q boom just at present that is I'M
in the his >ory of the city.
There is more building to be done this,
season than for many years previous
and many houses to rent will be erect
ed. There has recently been a transfer
Of number Of railroad men to this
city and it is impossible for them to
secure vacant houses for their families.
The real estate men say that the de-
mand for houses to rent was never
greater and the supply less than at
present and many people are building
their own houses as the price of vacant
lots is unusually low in comparison to
the price of rent. Much outside capital
is being invested in the city in the way
IF property for renting purposes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-19
IOWA LABOR CONVENTION.
Will Be Held in May at Davenport
Formal Call Issued.
to mes-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 19.-The state
of the Iowa Federation of
Labor will be held in May at Daven-
port and many cities have already Sc
lected their delegates. Muscatine, how
ever. has not held meeting since the
call was issued and therefore the men
to represent the local order will not he
selected until the meeting on the frs.
Sunday in April.
The formal call was issued by Arthur
L. Holder, OF Des Moines, the state
president of the order and j. II. Strict,
OF Sioux City, secretary. Invitations
nave been issued to all the orders in
the state and very large attendance is
eXpecteG.