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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-26
REPORT TO The CLUB.
The Committee Appointed by President Flynn
Submitted Their Report Last Evening

The committee appointed recently
30 investigate the feasibility of and a.
sisr the promoters Of the hi4h line ca
nal project made the following report
to the club last evening:
To THE tI.LENSBURG CI.UH:
We. your committee appointed TO IN
vest gate the proposition Of high line
canal in Kittitas valley, beg leave to
submit the following report:
y new company for the purpose of
bnilding high line canal shall be
formed independent of the present Cas-
cade Canal company.
Subscriptions for stock shall be taken
at rate not to exceed $50 per share
which shall entitle the holder 10 wa
ter supply for one acre of land, two per
cent of which shall be -uhrcr to call OF
the president Of the company for the
purpose OF preliminary survey and
work.
The subscription list may be found
at tne Office of the Cas,nde anal com
pany where any desired Information
may be obtained.
When at least 100000 of stock shall
have been subscribed. the preliminary
work and survey shall begin.
The Cascade Canal company has i'm
pounded in Lake kahches. sufficient
amount of water to amply supply ii ca
nal which will cover the greatest pos
sible amount of land consistent with
moderate cost to the land owner, which
will be conveyed to the new company
upon payment of its proportienate share
OF impOunding the same.
The sue 'es, OF the present canal, by
the Cascade Canal company, is IA SUI.
fcient guarantee of the ability Of the
promoters to carry to successful com
pletion the high line propo>i tior.
Afder careful investigation of e
Ian, we believe this to be the n ost
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-26
Advertised Letters.

Following are the letters remalnus
in the Ellensburg postoffice urcalieu
Tor during last week
Allen Miss Fannie. Adams W.. llaI'
Mrs DotN Mrs. Delana. farrler A. :"
Hawthorn liewelerI. kunan l. =, A.
Moore |. f.. Olson Nel~. Prorhero 5. W.
Secretary +. of A., Too-ood Mrs. Ns''
lie. Wright Wilson,
.. HINNAN. t. NJ
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-05-26
Call for Bids.

Every lady in the valley should see
Mrs. Gault'S stock before buying e'r
where. Her stock and prices are rlsA'
y good place to trade-Brsdsns'
Bros. x Co. lo-t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
From Kentucky.
Louisville Herald.

Louisville Herald.
When Plus Whallen. OF Springfield.
KY. came to the Fifth Avenue hotel
he saw his first incandescent light.
But he evinced no great surprise. 1t
was not until he went to his room,
where the bellboy had already switch
ed the current, that he noticed that
there was no opening in the circular
globe.
He blew upon it gently, and was
encouraged rather than disheartened
to find that it didn't blow back. But
the encouragement turned 10 anger
when a stronger whiff produced no
result whatever. Mr.. Whallen has
strong lungs and he did his best.
his Indignation increasing with each
effort.
To his great relief he noticed that
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
Beat the Bartender.

New York Times.
\ part oi Secretary Hays boyhood
was passed in Indiana and al din
ner party recently said:
In the Indiana town OF Salem
there used to live a broken-down old
fellow named James Hart. Hart had
once been prosperous real estate
agent. but drink had utterly ruined
him.
He entered one afternoon a cc,-
tain tavern and asked the landlord TO
give him a drink OF whiskey on trust.
Jim. I'm sorry said the land
lord. but it's rule here never TO
trust for liquor
Hart turned to a farmer who was
sitting by the stove.
Friend he said. lend me dime,
will you
Sure the farmer answered, and
he handed over the coin readily.
Now let me have the whiskey.
Hart said TO the proprietor
He got the drink and swallowed it.
Then he walked over to the farmer.
Here is the dime / owe YOU he
said Degraded as I am. | always
make it a point to repay borrowed
money before settle my liquor
bills. "
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
WATSON AGAIN.
He Repeats His Charge That Cleve-
land Showed Preference for
Negroes.

In the national house Of represen-
tives on Thursday Mr.. Hardwick,
of Georgia. sent to the desk and had
read a letter from Thos. Watson, OF
Georgia. repeating his charge that
Ex-President Cleveland had favored
mixed schools: that he had appointed
a negro c. H. J. Taylor, minister to
Bolivia. and that he had included
Fred Douglass in the list of guests
at reception closely following his
wedding.
Mr.. Watson. in his letter, said he
wished it read in the interest OF fair
play, in order that it shall be known
upon what I based statements which
Mr.. Cleveland so insultingly denied" l"
To offset this Mr.. Bartlett, of Geor-
gia. put in to the record published
letter from Mr.. Watson, in which Mr..
Watson. according to Mr.. Bartlett.
admitted that he was not democrat.
He did this, he said. so that. WATSON
no longer would masquerade before
the people OF Georgia as returned
democrat.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
Jolly CONGRESSMEN.
They Sang the Session OF the sSth
Congress to Close.

The speaker. at 2:1o on Thursday.
adjourned the 5Sth session OF the
national house OF representatives. and
was given one OF the greatest demon
strationS Of regard ever witnessed
in the house OF representatives
To man the members rose and
sang America, the occupants OF the
galleries joining in. Speaker Cannon
took a position near the lobby door
on the republican side, and the men,
bers filed past and bade him good
bye" all the while singing. He's a
Jolly Good Fellow" with a refrain.
so say we all OF us" to the tune OF
"America.' closing with God be with
YOU till we meet again.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06

Mr.. Martin was fond OF pets. and
was somewhat inclined to boast of
the friendly feeling existing among
his dogs, guinea-pigs. owls and fancy
pigeons. One day a neighbor who
had reason TO suspect that all was not
going we'll on the Martin side OF the
fence. asked ii the latest acquisition,
a fine Angora cat. was living in har-
mony with the other animals.
How" asked the neighbor. do
your young rabbits and your new cat
agree:"
beautifully" replied Mr.. Martin.
The cat eats the rabbits, and the
rabbits agree with the cat"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
Letter to G. ]. Purcell.

Dear Sir: A great many people Will
see your house in the course OF the next
ten years. We want it to show what
Devoe lead-and-zinc will do. We
should like you to paint it, and then
not paint it again for ten years-un-
less it needs repainting.
We'd like such a sample as that in
every town in the country-with a
notice about it in the local paper;
Mr. -'s house was painted ten
years ago with Devoe lead-and-zinc.
and has never been repainted. The
color is not so bright as it was; but
the paint is as perfect coat as ever.
to keep out water.
\ good lead-and-oil job is expected
to last three years; it is good one
that last three years: 1t generally does
not. Deycc lead-and-zinc lasts twice
as long if not
Ii you have any fault to find with
this paint. either HOW in putting 1t on,
or hereafter in the wear. tell your
dealer about it.
we authorize him to do what IS
light at Our expense"
We want your house as a sample,
and YOU as a witness.
Yours truly,
F. w. Devoc & Co.
Sold by Newberry Hardware Co.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
BOB TAYLOR DIVORCED.
His Wife's Suit Grandchildren
the Cause of the Unhappiness.

Mrs. r. l.. Taylor was granted a
divorce from Governor Robert l..
Taylor in the Chancery Court at
Knoxville. Tenn. last week. alter the
dispositions OF few witnesses had
been read. The question OF alimony
was referred 10 the master and sher-
if for settlement. Mr.. Taylor has
served three terms as governor or
Tennessee and has a national reputa-
ton as lecturer Mrs. Taylor was
Mrs. Alice Fitts-Hill. of Tuscaloosa.
Alabama. before her marriage to the
ex-governor three years ago. Both
had children by former marriages. ana
It is alleged, caused the unhappinesS.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06

the string by which the strange light
suspended contained loop to shorten
it. The light hung over the dresser.
Mr.. Whallen let out the loop and pitt
the light in the top drawer OF the
dresser. He closed the drawer and
found TO his satisfaction that the
room was in Stygian darkness. So he
lay down and slept peacefully. with
no light to annoy.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Items of More or Less Interest Con-
densed in the State.

About 200 stone cutters in the Char
lesion navy yard went ont OH strike
iur higher wages this week.
Mr.. l.. J. Williams states that IL
will enter the race this summer 1or
congress girom the second district.
4 deserter from the army was
captured at F:noree. and carried to
Fort Screven. where he will be tried
Landrum Hunter. boy OF l2 years
or age. died at his home in Clinton on
Wednesday from the effects OF chic
roiorm. administered in order to ex-
tract a splinter which the boy stuck
in his foot about three weeks ago.
The Hampton county democratic
convention unanimously endorsed
Former Governor McSweeney for
congress in the approaching regular
primary in the end district this sum-
mer.
MAGISTRATE S. NJ. YoumanS shot and
instantly killed Lawyer John R. keels.
under the portico OF the court house
at Manning while court was in session.
Youmans fired five shots. all taking
effect. He Immediately gave himself
up to the sheriff. The difficulty orr
mated from business transaction.
In the Charleston city court on
Monday 100 cases against vlolators
OF the dispensary ordinance were
called and thirty-one cases were dis
posed OF with a verdict OF guilty,
after which the court took a recess
until the middle OF the month. when
the other cases will be disposed OF.
:. fine OF SIS was imposed in each
case.
Former Governor John c. Sheppard
and Senator Benjamin R. Tillman
both addressed the county democratic
convention OF Edgefeld on Monday,
and both were elected delegates to
the state convention, Governor Shep-
uard heading the ticket and Senator
Tilman taking second place on the
ticket.
The Union Social Club" in Colum-
bia. R. L. Shull proprietor. was raided
by constables on Tuesday night, and
a quantity OF liquor was seized. The
dispensary authorities say they will
prosecute Shull in Richland county
courts. The alleged club rooms were
equipped with lockers, after the man
ner OF the regular clubs. and the whis-
key was in some OF the lockers and
some in a cabinet.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Items of More or Less Interest Con-
densed Outside the State.

Sunday baseball in Brooklyn has
been declared legal by the courts.
The Kentucky republican state con-
vention was harmonious and endorsed
Roosevelt's administration.
A bread famine has been threatened
in Chicago this week. due to a strike
Of the bakers.
The Lilly White Republicans OF
Louisiana elected a solid white delega-
ton to the national convention. but
instructed it to vote for the nomlna-
ton OF Roosevelt.
Austin and all Central Texas was
visited by a terrific cloud burst on
Tuesday afternoon. The principal
streets of the city were wrecked by
the food OF water and great damage
was done to the crops in the fields.
J.P. Morgan has made all arrange
ments for the transfer to France OF
the S4o,ooo,ooo which the United
States is to pay for the Panama
canal route. The arrangements were
made so that the money markets
would not be disarranged.
The New England cotton mills
have found their policy OF shutting
down two days each week OF very
little benefit so far, and some OF the
manufacturers at Falls River. Mass,
favor complete shut down unless re-
lief is shortly forthcoming from the
manufacturers. The present plan,
however, will be tried further.
Before one of the largest audiences
ever assembled in Princetown For
mer President Grover Cleveland de-
livered his lecture on Monday night
on "The Government in the Chicago
Strikes OF 1894" Mr. Cleveland was
greeted with enthusiastic applause
and received the close attention of his
great audience as he spoke the words
OF his famous lecture.
Speaker Cannon has positively de-
clined to be a candidate for the vice
presidential nomination on the repub-
lican ticket. Even at the risk OF be-
ing accused OF declining that which
l could not get ii Idesired it" he said.
Il answer most unequivocally that If
the nomination were rendered to me
I would not accept it under any Cir
cumstances whatever. II there Is
any language which can be more de-
cisive. write it in.
Robert Crockett. railway special
agent, was. shot and Killed by Tom
Owens. on a C. & 0. train. near Big
Ugly, w. Va. on Monday night.
Owens had been arrested vby con-
stable and was being tried by a justice
OF the peace on the charge OF attemps-
ing 10 shoot newSboy. While the
trial was in progress on the train,
Owens fred the shot which killed
Crockett. and then jumped and
escaped.
H. S. Ringer. OF Chicago, was
crushed to death in the mire OF a
ditch beneath his overturned automo-
bile. He and his hancee and another
young woman were out riding in the
automobile when they met { wagon
and turned aside, the automobile be-
ing overturned The farmer in the
wagon drove on. The young man
was caught under the automobile and
the young women tried in vain to
lift the heavy vehicle, and Ringers
head sank beneath the mire. The
Young woman walked a mile for assis-
tance and when they returned the
young man was dead.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06

The young man who admires girl
because she IS well dressed kicks like
a mule after marrying her when he
is called upon TO pay the freight.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-06

Marriage may be civil contract.
but some people certainly behave in
? ycrv uncivil manner after the con-
tract has been duly signed and sealed.
Chicago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
CAESARIAN OPERATION
SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED

ollinsville. Conn, Dec. 9o.-By means OF
the Caesarian operation. Mrs. Joseph
Norwak. the wife OF a factory employe
here has been delivered or a child weigh
ing 25 pounds. 1t is thought that the
mother will recover. She is 80 years Of age.
The child which was perfectly formed,
had been dead probably "A hours at birth.
The operation was performed under ad-
verse circumstances. great trouble being
experienced I'm getting sufficient light in
the tenement house in which To work.
None Of the four doctors present had ever
performed the operation before and IL is
said that II ras been performed in this vi
cinity only four times In the past four
teen years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
MANY DEATHS FROM
PULMONARY DISEASES

New York, Dec. so-Reports to the
health department, show that pulmonary
and bronchial diseases are causing great
mortality In this city. Inclement weather
before Christmas combined with fatigue
fiom over exertion In preparation for the
holidays caused the epidemic. There were
S09 deaths from pneumonia last week. an
increase OF 36 over the week previous and
81 more than during the corresponding
week OF last year.
Pleurisy. bronchitis and colds OF all de-
gress, flourish
Officials of the department say the
death rate from phthisis has been stead
fly rising and that since Jan. ]. more than
1900 new cases have been reported in the
city Added 10 those already known and
and allowing for unreported cases. and
for deaths during the year. IL II estimated
that there are now between 5000 and Is, %
on cases. To prevent the spread OF the
disease and 10 cure or aid those suffering
from II, the board OF health has opened
It's free clinic and II trying TO find a suit
able site for a sanitarium outside the city,
where incipient cases may have a chance
for recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN THE
NEONQ

ic per word hrst insertion; &c. repeat:
1wb Sc. per word: 2wks. Sc per word;
swks. &c per word. limo Sc. per word.
Continued on page Eight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30

The police ssy he has confessed that
he killed his brother In a quarrel.
The cause of the quarrel between the
brothers has not been explained. but
from the appearance OF the room in
which the dead man was found. the po-
lice suspect that a duel 10 the death
was fought and that only the inferior
craftsmanship Of Cassius explains the
fact that Sterling is still alive. Bullets
were found imbedded in the walls on two
sides OF the room. indicating that at
least two persons were engaged in the
duel and that shots were fred from oppo-
site sides.
Other occupants Of the house on being
informed OF the tragedy recalled hearing
fusilade OF shots early this morning
Cassius Green's body was found lying
across the threshold and his shirt par
tilaly burned of. indicating that the shot
was fired while the revolver was held
close 90 his body.
Brown was found by the police some
time later. while the police were search
ing the house. While the wound IN his
head was a severe one, IL was thought
that he would be able 10 appear In court
later In the day and tell the story OF the
shooting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30

Toxic. Dec. sd.-t1 A. m.--Admtral Togo
ana Vice Admiral Ksmimura. with their
stats, arrived at the shinbassi station at
500 O'Clock today.
Their Journey from Kure TO Toxic was
a continuous ovation. At an early hour
today the streets were filled and the city
was gaiiy decorated with flags. lanterns
and the New Year decorations.
Representatives OF the emperor and em-
press. Prince Fushimi. Jr.. elder states-
men. minister's. prominent Japanese and
thousands OF school children greeted the
arrival OF the naval heroes at the station.
The presidents OF both houses Of the diet
presented them with the resolutions of
communication passed by their respective
branches of parliament.
The quiet. gray bearded Admiral Togo
In blue service uniform, seemed en-
barrassed at tho noisy ovation. Rear Ad-
nniral Shinamura. chief of staff, laugh
ingiy elbowed Vice Admiral Kamimura
The Junior officer tried 10 clear the way
but the crowd closed in on Admiral Togo
and they were frequently forced to push
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
FIRE At ARLINGTON THE
CAUSE OF $4,000 LOSS

Arlington, Mass. Dec. so--The entire
FIRE department OF this town was called
today TO exting,Iish IRE at the large fee
tool factory OF william T. Wood a Com
rany. The damage 70 the structure was
about $1,000 covered ny insurance
That the building Was not entirely de
stroyed Is due in some measure 10 the per-
osption and activity OF patrolman Robert
Hall who ran two miles 10 the fire engine
house 10 summon the apparatus.
The plant employees about one hundred
people, some Of whom will be thrown out
Of work The cause ~ the fire is un-
known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30

the crowd backward IN an epdeavor, 90
clear the reaching hands.
Finally Admiral Togo and vioe Admiral
Kamimura were freed from their ad-
mirers and surrounded by ofrfners sshey
reached the carriage sent by ths emperor
to the station to convey the distinguished
party 20 the palace. As Admfrul roro
appeared. a great shout arose, hats were
thrown In the air. arms were raised and
"Bansaf' followed s.Bansat~
UNDER TRIUMPHANr ARCHES.
Preceded by gendsrnes. the party drove
under triumphant arches, waving finxs
and discharging fireworks through the
cheering crowds TO tho navy depmtment-
where a brief stop was made. during
which the congratulations ot the min
listers were received and future victories
were toasted.
Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Kami-
mura then proceeded TO the palace to re-
port to the emperor. They will probably
remain In Toxic about one week for the
purpose OF consulting with the penaraI
staff and perfecting plans for future on
erations. ~
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
ARRESTED ON CHARGE Of
COUNTERFEITING BANK NOTES

London. Dec 2o.-The city police this
morning arrested two important members
or three years are alleged 10 have been
conducting extensive forgeries I'm Ave
% cund Bank of England notes. large
quantities OF which ~ is said. have been
circulated In America and on tho contin-
ont
nc u charged with being the manufact-
uer Of the notes and lived IN tho east
end The police are shadowing a number
of foreigers who are believed 90 be In
London with the object ~ obtaining fresh
supplies OF the counterfelts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
AMERICAN SCIENTISTS
CONTINUE SESSIONS

Philadelphia Pa. Dec. So.-The- conven-
ton of the American Association Tor shs
Advancement of Science. practically end
ed with today's sessions. Tomorrow the
general body viii hold a meeting 70 trans
act routine business, but the presenta-
ton and discussion OF papers terminated
today.
The general organisation met today IN
the chapel OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vania, and after a brief business session
the various sections and affiliated So
cieties began their meetings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
WILL HELP TO MAKE NEW FORESTS.

Albany. n. Y, Dec. so-In its annual re-
port now being prepared for the Iesisla.
ture the state forest, fish and game com
mission says that several large lumber
films IN the district hsve become intcr-
ested in reforestlng and have voluntarily
agreed 10 plant trees on lands previously
denuded by numbering operations.
There were 412 prosecutions for violation
Of the game and forest laws during the
year. as compared with 445 last year. over
II 600 fish OF various varities have been
distributed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
BROKER
WH|TNER
SUSPENDS

New York, Dec. @.-The suspension OF
William r. whitn.r. .. member OF the
Consolidated Stock Exchange is an
nounced. Mr. whitner was small trader.
number OF active stocks. including Anal
gamadte Copper. United tsates Steel and
Rock Island.
Mr.. Whitner has been a member of the
Exchange for upwards OF ten years. II
is thought that he will he able 10 meet
his obligations and resume
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
READY
TO MEET
VIOLENCE

oneill, Neb.. Dec. 3o-SherifY Hall re-
turned here from Phoenix. Ariz.. with
President McGrevy of tho failed Elkhorn
National bank of o'Neil. a large crowd
was at the depot, but the anticipated vio-
lence did not materialize. Sheriff Hall
lodged his prisoner in the county Jail
and placed a guard about II.
While the sheriff does not expect trou-
BILE. he has taken steps to guard against
violence to his prisoner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30

MURDERS
BROTHER

%~exss>seH- S-$e,1eseS&
: New York. Dec. s>--ons man o. Z
D dead, another has q serious bu1fet
8 wound IN his head and tbs dad
: mans brother Is under arrest, 4
:, charged with the shooting. az re- 4
9 suit OF a quarrel In a negro iodg- 4
. ing house in West 18th street, last
b night.
|: The prisoners wife is detained by 4
3 the police as a witness. An the par a
:, ties In the affair are negroes. The Z.
. dead man was Cassius Green, about 4
8 80 years old; the one with bullet Z
!. in his head says he Is John Brown
. 80 years OF age OF Philadelphia, and Z
3 the prisoner is Sterling Green.
I. Sterling was arrested after a 4
., chase on Broadway after he had Z
. made a threatening demonstration
8 with a revolver against two detec- q
.. tives In a saloon.
Z.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-30
D. F. MAH0N AGAIN HEADS
THE EXECUTIVE committee

New York. Dec so.-Tammany hall has
organized for 1906 by re-eiecting practical
ly every one OF its officers. ]. Sergeant
Cram was reelected chairman of the
general committee and Daniel r. Mahon
was reelected chairman OF the executive
committee