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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

The German professor had not been
in this country very long, and his
knowledge Of English was still some.
what shaky. He was anxious to learn,
however, and never used German in
speaking to the students II he could
think Of the English equivalent. He
was young and handsome, and as all
the students were young women, he
was universally adored. As he was
hurrying to recitation one day he
bumped violently into a young woman
who was rushing in the other direction
to another recitation. Stopping and
taking Off his hat, he murmured:
"Oh, promise me-"
And the maiden. blushing rosy red,
said she would, New York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

1t was a woman who Invented ''con-
densed milk which, while nobody
wants it who can get the original arti-
Gle, Is nevertheless of great value ON
Journeys, on shipbOard and for emer-
gencies.
1t was such an emergency that led
to the first condensed milk, for Mrs,
Albert CashingOr, of New Orleans. mr.
IS years ago had a sick baby, and must
get expert medical attendance II 1t
were to live. That could not be had
nearer than New York City, and 1t was
a long sea voyage away. How to keep
the little baby alive through that vOy-
age she did not know. But she had
put up many preserves and many jel-
lies In her time, and she Logan to ex-
pertinent on milk, IN, succeeded, and
put up lot of jars of her original con-
densed milk, which fed her child
through the voyage.
The fact interested several people. In
New York, and finally Mrs. CashlngOr
gave her process away to pack or
sharp fellows, who made fortunes out
of condensed milk and never gave her
cent.-Springfeld Republican.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
MIGHT HAVE CAUSED WAR,
How Some Pigs ON the Falkland lsi'nds
Caused Trouble.

London Truth recalls the curious
tale Of the Falkland Islands wa|ch
might have caused war between Eng
land and the United States, but which
Is now quite forgotten.
ON one of the main Islands Is Stan
ley. where the Governor and few
British reside. The islands produce,
grass, turnps and pigs. These pigs
used to be much sought by American
whaling captains Tho Governor al.
WAYS Insisted that they were British
property. The captains Insisted that
they were wild pigs. During the Cri'
mean War an American whaler ap'
propriated q pig, and then put into
Stanley. The Governor classed the
pig rs British, and when the captain
refused to give II up, imprisoned him.
A few days later an American snip
of war put into Stanley under the com
mand of Captain Lynch. The captain,
hearing that an American citizen mad
been clapped into prison by the Gov
ern0r. demanded his release, asking
the Governor II unprepared to com
ply, to remove his women ana emil
dren, as the town would he lombard
ed. The Governor released his prls'
oner, and presumably the pig, and
sent an account to the Colonial once
and the British Legation at Washing
ton was directed to insist upon an
apology.
Mr.. Marcy, Secretary of State, ax
plained that Lynch was nervous he
cause he had had domestic trouble
Britain would not accept this excuse,
but dropped the discussion. for with n
war with Russia on her hands 1t was
Just as well not to get into hot water
with the United States.
Possibly, Truth susscsts, the great
international question of the pig Is
still undecided.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
FILIPINO CHARACTER.
A People who Never say mo" and
Never Do YES"


Fred w. Atkinson. who was the
first superint endent Of education In
the Philippines under the American
control. writes OF the Filipino In the
Worlds Work:
An experience OF three years IN
the Philippines has brought me TO
the conclusion that the Fillpinos are
incapable OF self.government' They
are managed by few ambitious lead
ers, They have not ye, cuitNa'eu
sense Of fair play and tolerance Ior
those who differ in opinion, and yet
although the gift of self-government
In full measure was not possible, the
United States bestowed II to degree
by granting practical autonomy In
provincial and municipal afairs.
There are some COO towns In which
natives have, in the main, the same
control over their local affairs as Is
enjoyed by the residents Of towns OF
corresponding size In the United
States. But concentration OF gov
ernmental powers has been found.
Very few OF them. however, show
executive ability, and some OF them
betray obstinate inefticiency and In
activity. Then tendency everywhere
in the east is in the direction OF one
man power; and, too often In the
Philippines, the mayor, or provincial
governor, dominates everything, SO
far as he can. He is very ready with
promises; but, as some one has said'
1.-The Filipino never says no, but new
err does yes" When asked Tor IN
formation, he studies you, and Is IN
clined to give you the answer ne
thinks you want lndirectness Is
trait, and the giving Of gifts by sub
jects to those in authority, a CUSTOM
common in the tn,Ippines. from IN
stinct, the Filipino agrees with the
boodler's opinion that there is no use
in holding an Office unless 1t can be
turned to profit 1t Is hard FOR
Filipinos to understand that the CIV
ing of presents to government ON
cials is not right; it is very dimcult
for them to believe that man, be-
cause he happens to be white. has any
scruples against it. They look with
a measure of contempt upon man
who refuses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
a Clever Rny-


Near the end of the season our boy
announced the height of our tall ma,
pie tree to be 33 feet.
why. how do you know" was the
general question.
Measured it,"
"How?"
Foot rule and yardstick."
You didn't climb that tall tree?'
his mother asked anXiously.
Nom; just found the length OF
the shadow and measured that"
But the length of the shadow
changes"
"Yes'm: but twice day the
shadows are just as long as the things
themselves. I've been trying it all
summer. drove stick into the
ground and when it's shadow was just
as long as the stick | knew that the
shadow of the tree would be Just as
long as the tree, and that's 80 feet"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
A SNOWFALL a Year.

One Of the queer rents paid to the
English crown is by the well known
FOULS family. This family holds a
forest. and the rental of the forest is
the delivery of SNOWFALL any day it
is asked for. Always the Fouls fam.
lily must have a SNOWFALL ready. 1t
is no trouble to them, either, for Ben
Wyvis. a mountain of great height, is
In the forest, and the top is always
covered with snow.-New York
News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
LONGEVITY In Warm Climates.

Statistics show that more people
live to be 100 years old In warm
climates than In northern countries
We know that here in Mexico there
are many centnarians, for In towns
not 40 miles from the capital are now
a few men and women beyond the 100
year line. Germany reports IT'S cen
tenarians, France 2l3, England 146,
and Spain 40l, and the population of
Spain is relatively small.-Mexican
Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

ITOw'a THIS!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward

We offer One hundred Dollars Reward TO-
any case Of CatarrL tna. cannot be cured "
hall's Catalrn Cure.
r. j. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney Tor the last lo!ears, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transact
lions ami financially aoie to carry out anJ
Obligations made by their firm.
WEST II TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledO, U,
WALDISa, KIvsAS Il MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrn Cure is ta zen internally, ic:-
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous SUE
faces Of the syste n. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per O)..is. Sold by ali Dru ;ist'.
Take Halls Fa lilly Pills iof constipation
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
Photo Public Won kiasD.

European inspectors take snapshots
of men engaged oh public work. The
photos. in some cases. are more elO.
quent than any report could be. One
showed a group OF thirty men on
road paving job. Two Of the thirty
were at work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
PITY For Animals.

A French lawyer, Leon Clery. left IN
his will the SUN Of $1,000 francs, the
interest OH which is to be given every
year to whatever schoolteacher may
be adjudged to have done the most in
intoxicating pity for animals among
the pupils.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
The Satisfaction OF II.

"Riches, my friend" said the pluto
crat, .do not bring happiness
"Maybe not" said the proletarian,
but it must he heap of satisfaction
to have lot Of money and he abb to
talk like hat tn chap that hasn't
any Chicago Tribune. 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

Here is bunch Of names picked
at random from one issue OF the Law
renee Gazette. Dolph Blampied w. w.
Calpitts, Jessie Mohundro, Marsaeles
Bledseaux, Mrs. Dent Theseldne. Van
der Vries and John Hunt.--Topeka
Capital
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

San Francisco Is thinking of having
worlds fair on the completion of the
Panama canal. NE53
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

FITS nerrian ,ntlv cure |. 70 llt'or 'orvoI'.
ness after iirst days Us, o. D.. klins'I irea:
EerveRestoref, S2trial bottle ,uI treati 20 ire,
DR.. II, II. KLINE, Ltd. 9j1 Area ST., p lila., PIT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

Jamsure niso3 Iurs for j)1sl lion s1vet
my life three years ago.-NRs. THOMAS Roa-
Ems, Maple st., Norwich, NJ. Feb. II, 1917
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31
Nalnes From Kansas.

Denmark exports 2,5OO,OOO pounds Of
honey year
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

The Russian population represents ITO
nationa,ities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or I'rolrudlns.
Piles. Druggists will refund money il Pno
Ointment fails to cure in q to IA days. 5Oc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

To Cure u Cola In one DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it tails To cure
+. W. Groves signature * on hos. 25c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

Great Britain owns half the ships that
are afioat
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-31

King Alfonso is Tie best of the royal rid
ers OF Europe.
The Western news., 1904-09-21
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE PLATFORM

"We, the democrats of Montana i,
convention assembled, hereby adop
the following declaration Of principle
and pie dge the nominees of this con
vention to be governed thereby:
"Belie wing in the principles o
democracy as taught BY Thomas JET
ferson, we indorse the platform of tn,
national democratic party as adopted
by the St. Louis convention, and de
clare our allegiance to the nominations
of Alton B. Parker for president aud
Henry G. Davis for vice president of
the United States
1--WE acknowledge with gratitude
the public services rendered by our
two United States senators, especially
in securing the passage of bills open.
| ing for settlement the Grow and Flat
head Indian reservations.
1--WE endorse the system Of national
irrigation provided for by the New
lands act. We believe that it
should be carried out by competent
engineers in a non.partisan manner
and without favor to special localities.
''We are glad to learn from the con-
gressional records that among the
earliest advocates Of this system were
Governor Toole and other democratic
repre- resentatives in congress from the
territory of Montana.
"We endorse the wise, conservative
and judicious administration of Gov
ernor Joseph X. Toole. We especially
commend the action of the state board
OF equalization, under his chairman
ship, in increasing substantially the
assessments of railroads in this state.
"We favor reducing the number of
state and county officers and boards to
the SIN allest possible consistent with
the proper transaction of public busi-
ness, and to this end pledge our 1egis-
lative candidates to careful investi-
cation and revision Of existing laws.
1--WE denounce the action of the re-
publican governor of Colorado in at
Tempt ng to legalize the crimes of a
lawless mob, under the pretext Of mil
itary necessity.
1--WE denounce the unlawful depnr.
tation of citizens and the destruction
OF private property as the greatest
crime ever perpetrated against our
American form of government.
We pledge all officers elected upon
the democratic ticket to forever re-
frain from SO turning the machinery
o government into an instrument of
oppression, but instead thereof, we
pledge them to so administer the law
The Western news., 1904-09-21

ballot stood: Benner 83H; Mullins II;
kurtz 81; Lynch 64h Browne 1874.
On the third ballot Mullins withdrew
and Browne received the nomin alton.
Three ballots were required to nom
mate candidate for attorney gen.
eral. One of the best nominating
speeches of the evening made by
B. Z. White of Fergus, laced W..
Z. Cort, of that county, nomina-
ton. DR.. J. F. Spelman uacon-
da, placed T. p. O'Lea, Deer
Lodge, in nomination, Patl rney
nominated S. V. Stewart, Of . nulson,
and M. M. Joyce of Missoula, nomin-
ated Charles H. Hall, of that county.
The first ballot resulted: Cort 1907
O'Leary 79, Stewart 131, Hall 176. On
the second ballot Cort received 116
votes, O'Leary 80, Stewart 1881 and
Hall 194H.
Cort and O'Leary withdrew after
the second ballot and the third result
ed: Stewart 1904, Hall 269z.
There we're three candidates for
superintendent of public instruction
and it required two ballots TO settle
the question. Col. 7. p. O'Leary
nominated Prof. M. X. Dwyer, of
Anaconda, D. J. O'Shea nominated ],
M. Kay, of Red Lodge, and John M.
Evans of Missoula, nominated w. w.
Welch, the present superintendent.
The first ballot resulted: Dwyer 149,
Kay 214, Welch 1856. The second bal
lot settled it in favor of Kay as fol-
lows: Dwyer 154, Welch so, Kay 315.
H. L. Frank of Butte was unan-
imously elected chairman of the state
central committee by the convention.
Notes.
The novel spectacle was witnessed
In the democratic state convention of
the great county of Silver Bow follow
ing instead of dominating the other
Is counties. Heretofore this big
county has had things pretty much it's
own way. This trip both contesting
delegations, having been seated and
given half vote each, made a
stand-otf. Silver Bow was entitled to
u votes, but really had 1872 delegates,
equally divided between the two fac
tions. On every proposition, except
the candidacy of Phil Goodwin for
state auditor, the Amalgamated and
Heinze forces lined up squarely
against each other. Walsworth for the
Amalgamated would announce ASH
The Western news., 1904-09-21

For clerk Of the court Finlay Mac
Rae of Helena was nominated over
Henry G. Rickerts, the present incum-
bent, by vote of 271H to 25OH.
For secretary of state, Col. C. B.
Nolan of Helena nominated Geo. M.
Hays of Yellowstone county, the pres
ent incumbent, and Miles Romney,
editor of the Western News, of Ravalli
county, was placed in nomination by
Judge John M. Evans of Missoula,
Romney winning by the following
vote:
The Western news., 1904-09-21

as TO secure as nearly as possible.
equal and exact justice to the weak
} and powerful alike.
Endorsing Governor Toole's recon.
nendations to the Eighth Legislative
assembly.
"We demand: l. An initiative and
referendum amendment, identical in
all material provisions with the
amendment adopted by the voters of
Oregon and sustained by the supreme
court OF that state, and we pledge all
members of the legislative assembly.
elected upon the democratic ticket to
vote and work therefor.
| "(2) A state railroad commission to
be elected by popular vote.
| "t3) A direct primary nomination
law conducted under the Australian
| ballot system, covering the state.
| county and municipal elective officers
and providing for the printing of the
names of all candidates upon one bal
lot under proper party titles.
"4) An efficient fellow servant law.
suarameein adequate protection to
all classes of workinginen engaged IN
hazardous occupations, aud especially
to all railroad, mining and smeter
employees.
"to) Election of all important state
officers by popular vote.
20 A constitutional amendment
empowering the state board of equali-
zation to equalize property assess
ments in the state.
"C) The period of employ ment Of
workngmcn in all underground mines
and mills aud slnelters for the treat.
ment OF ores is now fixed by law at 8
hours per day. It is proposed to EN-
BODY this principle in a constitutional
amendment, extending its scope so as
to cover the works or undertakings
carried on or aided by any municipal.
county or state government, and all
contracts let by them, and to prevent
the employment of children under six
teen years of age underground. We
favor the adoption Of this amendment
at the ensuing election
1--WE favor the election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people.
1--WE instruct our candidate for con.
gress, if elected, and Our UnitedStates
senators to vote for a strict Chinese
exclusion act"
On motion of Governor Toole the
platform as read was unanimously
adopted.
The Western news., 1904-09-21

Germs the people of this state is di-
rect primary law. When you get an
| expression through the operation OF
that law you will get the voice of the
people. When you get that you will
have no disturbing element in con-
ventions, because the people have
spoken and the conventions must obey.
There is no person who should object
to this law. 1t will place the power
in the hands of the people, and there
it will be safe. I stand for this re-
form with all my heart and soul, We
are in favor of it because experience
has demonstrated that IT is right. l
accept your nomination and will prom
ise tc do all can for the success of
shall go before the people, and all who
favor peace instead of war, all who
favor constitutional government in
stead OF one man government, all who
love Montana and want to do their
best for her, will be with u.s.
When the governor concluded there
was another great outburst of ap
plause.
Three candidates were placed in
nomination for lieutenant governor.
A majority Of the entire convention,
or 200 votes, were necessary to choice.
On the third ballot Norris was nomi-
mated, Thomas M. Swindlehurst, of
Park having withdrawn, the vote
standing Edwin Norris, of Beaverhead
262H; John Walsh of Gallatin 257H.
On motion of MIR. Walsh the nomina-
tion was made unanimous.
Judge D. F. Smith of Kalispell;
John B. Clayberg, of Helena, and
Edwa ard Scharn,kow, of Deer Lodge,
were placed in nomination for chief
ju stice, Judge Smith winning by the
fol lowing vote:
Solar
The Western news., 1904-09-21

Upon motion of Delegate David
Marks, of Lewis and Clarke, the pres
ent assistant secretary of state, the
nomination of Mr.. Romney was made
unanimous.
Five candidates tried for the noiui-
nation of state treasurer: Sheriff H. E..
Benner of Cascade; T. c. Kurtz of
Helena; ]. H. Lynch of Butte;
Mayor Patrick Mullins of Butte and
David G. Browne of Fort Benton. The
The Western news., 1904-09-21

The democratic state convention
held in Helena last week was one of
the most remarkable political gather
ings ever held in the state. More
than thousand prominent and repre-
sentative democrats were there and
the feeling of responsibility to the
people, first of all, was shared by a
great majority. With the presidency,
United States senatorship and COM
plete state and county tickets at issue
the thou ght uppermost in the party
mind was that the right must be done
at all hazards. The overshadowing
personality of that patriot and states
man, Governor Joseph X. Toole, was
acknowledged by men of all factions
and shades of opinion. The man was
the idol of the convention and the
things that he stands for were unan-
imously and without question accept
ed as the tenets of party faith. The
belief was universally felt that none
more keerly realizes conditions in
this state than he and having abso-
Lutte con hdence in his honesty sincerity
and wisdom the democratic hosts de-
sired him to point the way.
Marked was the contrast between
the attitude of the democracy under
the leadership of Governor Toole and
the Billings convention held the week
before which was manipulated by
that past master in political Juggling
Ex-senator Thos. H. Carter, aided by
his horde of conniving understudies.
Called to Order.
The convention was called to order
in the auditorium by Chairman Toom.
ey of the central committee at 2:2O p.
M. The hall was gayly decorated
with the national colors and patriotic
strains were rendered. by the famous
Boston & Montana band. Governor
Toole entered during Chairman Toom-
ey's opening speech and received a
magnificent ovation.
The chairman announced that Ed
win Norris of Beaverhead and Harvey
Bliss of Sweet Grass had been chosen
chairman and secretary respectively
Following the speech of Mr.. Norris
the great fight of the convention was
The Western news., 1904-09-21
LABOR AND POPULIST PARTIES
INDORSE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

Helena, Sept. p After being in
session two days the labor and popa-.
list state conventions adjourned to-
night, after indorsing the entire dem
ocratic state ticket. Committees rep
The Western news., 1904-09-21
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

Presidential Electors
PAUL A. FUSZ
of Granite
EDWARD CARDWELL
of Jefferson
PATRICK J. CARNEY
of Madison.
For Congressman
A. c. GORMLEY
Of Cascade.
For Governor
JOSEPH X. TOOLE
of Lewis and Clarke.
For Lieutenant Governor
EDWIN NORRIS
of Beaverhead.
For Chief Justice
d. F. SMITH
of Flathead.
For Clerk of Supreme Court
FINLAY McRAE
of Lewis and Clarke.
For Auditor
PHIL C. GOODWIN
of Silver Bow.
For Secretary of State
MILES ROMNEY
OF Ravalli.
For Treasurer
D. G. BROWNE
of Chouteau.
For Attorney General
CHAS. H. HALL
of Missoula.
For Supt. of Public Instruction
J. M. KAY
of Carbon.
The Western news., 1904-09-21

Fusion was proposed in the conven-
ton three times and defeated each
time by close vote
The Western news., 1904-09-21

Geo. L. Satterlee was chosen to
represent Ravalli county on the state
central committee.
The Western news., 1904-09-21

Ravalli was represented on the reg
ular committees by the following gen.
tlemen: Credentials, John Franks;
permanent organization, Forbes Bu-
chanan; resolutions, Chas. S. Miles.
The Ravalli county delegates re-
turned home very much elated at hay
ing landed a .Bitter Rooter'' on the
democratic state ticket This is the
first time Ravalli county was ever ac-
corded recognition on any state ticket.
The Ravalli county delegates have a
unique badge, tribute to democrat
who made history in Montana in his
time. In the copper and green that
Marcus Days thoroughbreds so often
carried to victory, the men from the
Bitter Root valley recall the man who
made the valley famous as the home
of more than one world beater. Butte
Evening News, Sept. Is.
The Missoula county democratic
convention having instructed its dele
cation to indorse Judge Webster for
reelection, Ravalli county acquiesced
and the judge has no opposition for
| reelection. He has the nearest thing
to a ''sinch" that can be framed up in
politics-if he lives he will preside
over the Fourth Judicial district for
| the next four years.
The Western news., 1904-09-21

votes for aye and McGinniss would
respond with 45H votes mo- every
time the roll was called.
The Western news., 1904-09-21

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