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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
HHEY HAD AN
EXCITING TIME

REDDING, Cal, March 4.-William
Clements and his daughter, while crossing
Weaver creek near Douglas City last eve.
ming in buggy had thrilling expert
ence. The creek was very high and the
water raging. The buggy struck hols
and capsized, the occupants were thrown
out and the entire outfit was carried
down stream.
Clements caught the girl, and with a SUI
perhuman effort strapped her to the horse
and then swan ashore. The buggy was
wrecked.
Clements tainted when he reached the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
PRESIDENT SMITH DECLARES
THAT DOCTRINE OF POLyGAMY |S
TRACEABE To DIVINE COMMAND

WASHINGTON, D. c., March AT
The opening of the Smoot hearing this
morning, president Smith of the Mormon
church was questioned by Senator Hoar
As to whether any woman had ecclesiastical
authority in the Mormon church. Smith
replied that, while, as voters, women were
given equal recognition with men, all
priestly authority was denied them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
FICTITIOUS NAMES DISCOVERED
ON The REGISTRATION BOOKS

avenue" This is the Board OF Trade sa-
loon, and when a reporter inquired for
man by that name there this morning he
was told that no such person was known
there now or had ever been there.
Walter Watson and w. G. Dodge gave
as their residence l40lh Pacific avenue.
This is a lodging house, run in connection
with the Boca saloon. Inquiry there re.
suited in the information that the place
was a transient rooming house and the
men were not known to the proprietor.
After the name Of ed Marks" appears
l4lO Pacific avenue There is no such
number on Pacific avenue, as Fourteenth
street is not opened through.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
SEATTLE CASHIER
SHORT I'm ACC0UN rs

SEATTLE March 4-E. Il. Dewey,
cashier of the Seattle theater, was ar
rested this morning, charged with short
age in his accounts He admitted to the
police that he taken $67 in the last two
days. He promised to make good the
shortage and was released.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
CASH-GASH-CASH!

WASHINGTON. d. c., March Ain
the house today the conference report
on the diplomatic appropriation bill was
agreed to. Consideration Of the Indian ap-
preparation bill was then resumed.
Representative Hermann of Oregon
spoke on the Lewis and Clark exposition,
to be held in Portland in 1905.
Senator Proctor reported the army ap-
preparation bill 1t carries S77 500 600, in
creasing by s2.5OO,OOo the amount agreed
on by the house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
EXPECT TO START TO WORK ON
STREET RAILWAY THIS SPRING

Stuart Rice, who is getting the street
railway franchise for Chicago capitalists,
expects that work ON the new line will
be commenced soon after the franchise is
granted. He said this morning:
eve are given 80 days to accept the
franchise after it is granted by the coun.
Gil, and six months from that time to com
mence the work Of building the line AL
though do not know, | am in hope that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04

tional Bank of Commerce building We'd
nesday evening and succeeded in getting
away with the machine without being
seen by anyone. As Mr.. Davis could
furnish the police with no information that
would lead to clue, apprehension of
the thief is matter of uncertainty.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
THESE MEN ARE GLAD

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 4.-Pres
ident Roosevelt today sent the following
nominations to the senate: Captain
Charles A. Converse, chief of the bureau
of ordinance of the navy, with the rank
of rear admiral; Captain Henry Manner,
chief of the bureau of equipment of the
navy, with the rank of rear cAmiral.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
SECRETARY is MAD

WASHINGTON d. G.. March A.
Isaac Stoddard, secretary Of the territory
of Arizona, has rendered his resignation to
take effect April 1 His successor has not
yet been selected, He recently had diff
Guilty with the takitoria legislature over
the matter Of fees
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
BELLINGHAM BANKER
MAY BE PARDONED

BELLINGHAM, March 4.-The courts
have refused the application for a new
trial of II. st. John Dix, under sentence
to the penitentary for ten years for wreck
ing the Scandinavian bank here three years
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
TWENTY LIVES LOST IN A GREAT
PRAIRIE FIRE IN THE SOUTHWEST

FORT WORTH, Tex, March 4.Dis-
patches today say that the damage from
the prairie fire and wind storm in Okla
homa is greater than at frat reported.
At least 20 lives have been last in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04

carried with them on vessel in order to
"do little primping up" using the blaze
of the lamp to heat the curling iron. But
he added, smilingy, that 4:30 in the morn
ing would have been an "unseemly hour
for the prinping"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04

the people who are financing the project
will have good deal Of the work done
this summer. The men interested are all
Chicago capitalists. They expect to come
to Tacoma some time this month to COM
plete the details Of the enterprise"
One Of the streets over which the lins
will run is Tacoma avenue. The I. r..
4 r. company had franchise on that
street, but forfeited il by failure to OPP
crate the line.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
QUAKE! QUAKE!
QUAKE! QUAKE.

LIMA, Peru, March Earthquake
shocks, the worst reported in years, took
place Thursday and did great damage
throughout Peru. No figures on the iosa-
es have been received yet.
The earthquake shock continued this
morning. They are the most severe known
in quarter Of century.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
LATE TELEGRAPH

PARIS, March Madagascar advices
state that the great Comoro island crater
continues its eruptions, with the loss of
many lives.
PERM, March 4.-The United States
torpedo destroyers enroute to the Philip
pines passed here this morning.
MARBLEHEAD, Mass, March 4.-The
Marbehead National bank closed its doors
today, after an existence of 100 years. 1t
is capitalized at $4,000.
BERLIN, March 4.-Prince Arenburg,
serving a sentence for murding natives in
German Southwest Africa, was acquitted
today on the ground that he is insane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
THIEF NEEDED
A TYPEWRITER

G. w. H. Davis. chairman of the Re
publican county central committee, is
mourning the loss Of 800 typewriter.
Someone entered his office in the Ma
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
Independent in All
Things
ROOSEVELT SAID To HAVE CHOSEN
FAIRBANKS FOR A RUNNING MATE

WASHINGTON. d. c., March a.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt has suggested, and Sena-
tor Fairbanks of Indiana has agreed to
accept, the vice-presidential nomination
on the Republican ticket il it is rendered
to him.
This statement comes from close per-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04

Southwestern Oklahoma. The first burned
many houses in the towns Of Hobart,
Vinson and Lawton.
The fire is still sweeping across tTfs
prairie, causing immense losses Of live
stock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04

sonal and political friends Of the senator,
who have been known to have advised
him against what is considered to be a
vital concession on the senator's part.
They now say they have bowed to the
wishes of the president. as has Senator
Fairbanks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04

shore The horse started off with the
girl, who managed to free herself and
walked to Douglass, two miles away.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04
JAPANESE FLEET HAS MYsTER|OUSLY
DISAPPEARED FROM PORT ARTHUR

LONDON, March "A Central News
special says that the Port Arthur Jap
anese fleet has not been sighted since Feb
ruary 25.
Workmen are rushing repairs on the
battleships Retvizan and Czarevitch and
the cruiser Palada All Of the other dam.
aged vessels are now ready for sea. !
1t is reported that General Kouropat.
kins headquarters will be at Lao Yang,
in Manchuria.
The weather is now mild, suggesting an
early spring.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 4--Word
has been received from northern Man
churia that all is extremely quiet there
and that no signs of Chinese unrest are
to be seen. Russian officers say the Chi.
nese are keeping in close touch with the
events of the war.
VIENNA, March 4--The Arbeiter
Zeitung asserts that 900 political arrests
have been made at Lodz, Poland. The
prisoners have been given the alternative
of imprisonment or enlistment as voun-
teers in the Russian army.
TOXIC, March 4.-Buddhist and Shnto
priests have been warned by the govern
ment not to display any exhibition Of
hatred against individual Russians.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 4--The
newspaper, Sviet, discussing the sending
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-04

ST. PETERSBURG, March 4.--The
newspaper Sviet, discussing the sending
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08
THE FILlp1pos

President Rooseveltis II the opin-
ION that The time has come tina, the
FilIpinos should have their indie
pendence. We are beginning to like
President Roosevelt better every
day. lie is adopting Democratic
principles We are glad to know
that he is getting nearer the people.
But Secretary Taft is opposing the
President in his lsudablc efforts Co.
free a people who are entitled to
their freedom. Secretary Taft thinks
the Filipinos are not capable Of self
government. That IS the argument
the Great Briton used against the
Colonies. But the American pco.
pic demonstrated % the Nations Of
the world that they we're capable Of
seifgovernment The Fuipinos. If
given chance, viii prove that they
are capable Of self government But
this will not suit the grafters Who
are now located in the PHILIPPINES.
The graft rs too great and they do
not want 30 part with 3D. Let u.s.
hope that President Roosevelt will
force them 90.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08
A DEFICIT

Secretary Shaw has startled us
with the discovery that the Govern.
ment must either economic or face
a deficit Have been squandering
the peoples money? This is too
bad in these days Of prosperity to
find The Government will have TO
float a loan or economic. who is
Dc living in this generation that has
ever heard Of the Republican party
ccouomizing so long as the leaders
could get their hand on a dollar ?
The baIion Of prosperity is about
70 explode Il was the prediction
Of many that IL would burst before
che 9Th Of November, but they man
aged 90 keep 10 inflated. But the
initiation has reached It's limit and if
the people keep their ear TO the
ground they may hear the explosion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08
GENERAL coZEY

The sad news has reached MS that
Gen. J. S. Coxey has gone bankrupt
under these prosperous and piping
ume Of peace and the foil dinner
pail It's up 90 The General 10 re
organize the Commonweal army and
march 90 Washington and interview
Teddy like be did Grover When
Gen Cozcy and his army reaches
Washington probably Teddy will
take down the sign, keep Of the
grass Teddy IS more Of an athe-
Ieie than Grover was and he may
permit them 70 dance on the village
green.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

We feel more kindly TO President
Roosevelt than we have in any stage
OF his strenuosity since he has de-.
clared for a reduction Of the tariff
independence for the Filipinos and
permitting Panama 70 conduct her
own affairs without interference by
The United States Government. IL
was for just such reasons that we
yelled for Parker
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

was to be made assistant postmaster.
How many happy hours Bill and 1
spent together dividing the spoils
of the Kingwood POST Office the
curious public will never know.
Neither will Bill or know the ex-
tent of the revenue derived from the
Kingwood post Office. We have
been shelycd until the next cam
paign. The Jim Committee has in
formed us that we are spellbinders
and as such we cannot be taken out
of the service. They say our voca
ton is protected by the civil service
law and as such we cannot be re-
moved. We shall try Judge Holt
for an injunction against the Jim
Committee, and feel reasonably
sure that he will grant it. as we both
supported him loyalty. II we fail
We shall join the Socialist party and
get revenge.
II Bro. Worley and / can get con.
troll of the KiDgwood post Office we
can increase the revenue immensely.
In our spellbinding tour the ladies
in every hamlet il was our pleasure
to visit told us we were the hand
soonest Adonis.come-let- me. tickle
you under the chin that had ever
visited the village. Let the public
press announce that Bro. WorIey
and myself are the postmasters in
Kingwood and the ladies will travel
twenty miles to mail their epistles
and fondly gaze on Will Morley and
myself through the wire netting.
Many is the night we have talked
ourselves to sleep in contemplation
of our appointments as postmasters
and dreamed the whole night long
OF the pretty girls who would en-.
courage us with their bewitching
smiles and sly glanees as they de-
posted their sweet-scented missives
which would bring glad tidings and
JOY TO recipients, which would spur
them on to greater efforts to prepare
the cottage which they longed to fly
to and dwell within. No young lady
had a greater desire 10 embrace
matrimoney than Bro. Morley and
had to inscribe after our names
"P. M"
Scarcely ten minutes ago left
Bro. Morley, where we stood for
two solid hours by the side of the
soldiers and sailors monument in
Court House Square, discussing the
ingratitude of the Jim Committee.
As we were about to part, Bro.
Worley said, in the presence of the
monument and the solitude: Gram
bier, you and l are as dead politi-
cally as the heroes, whose memory
this monument has been erected to
commemorate 1t proves the in
gratitude of Bosses as we'll as Re-
publicans |"
could make no answer, as
could see no pie in sight, and Bro.
Worley was too full of emotion for
further utterance.
THE RAMBLER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

We were glad TO see 'Rousta- o.
bout contribute such a readable
and humorous article in last weeks
Leader. We enjoyed it very much.
We believe we could guess who the
author is, but there has been so
much guessing who the authors and
editors of the Leader are that we
forbear guessing this time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

We would like TO have an expires
sion from the Journal whether it is
in favor of revision Of the new
tax law and the Dingley tariff bill.
During the primary contest the
Journals position on Tax Reform
was alright, but during the political
campaign it got excited and was
lead astray by evil influences.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The Leader alleges that Rev.
Abraham Title is the latest arpli-
can't for the Kingwood postofice.
Is there any valid reason, from a
Republican standpoint why Rev.
Title should not receive the APP
pointment 2 Does not he and his
colored brethren ''vote the straight
Republican dcket" from Pfeaden,
70 Constable This is the afids.
vii which is expected when you
make your application.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Panama is kicking up a little
dust She objects to the restric-
tons which the President has placed
on her. Panama does not inter
pref the treaty as the President
does. Secretary Tai, has been sent
over 70 explain mattera and to as.
sure the natives that all Uncle Sam
wants is the canal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The State administration says ihe
new tax laws must be revised and
the National administration has
served notice that there must be a
revision of the Dingley tariff bill. Is
it possible that they have beard
from the people on these subjects
and they are gong to heed it ? 1t
looks very much that way. Our
fight has not been i'm VAIN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The latest applicant for the Inter
nal Revenue collectorship is "Whis-
pering Willie" Owens, of Grafton.
We suspect that Bro. Bolden, of the
Sentinel is responsible for inflicting
whispering Willie" on long suf-
fering public.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Some wise person has said 'Ghat
everything come to he who wait. f"
We have been waiting for a long
time for reduction o. the tariff
and if Teddy accomplishes the feat
we will forgive him for the licking
no gave US. A reduction Of tariff
will "cover a multitude OF Repub.
lican SINS"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

We are still waiting Tor the Jour
nal to point out prosperity and the
full dinner pail. We could name
Others who ale more anxious than
we, and they "voted the entire Re-
publican ticket" Surely they are
entitled to some consideration at
the hands of the Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

There is rumor ahoat that
everything is not harmonious and
serene in the Republican party of
Preston. The victory was too great
and every Johnny Wise imagines he
is the one whom credit is due. The
Journal claims that the splendid
array of spellbinders that they
turned loose in Preston is response
BILE for it. This has soured the
Bosses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

If the new tax laws are not what
the Journal made such a strenuous
effort to convince itself that they
reduced taxation it must not blame
THE ARGUS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

VIII the Journal say that Presi.
dent Roosevelt was influenced by
British gold" when he says the tar
if must be reduced ? That's what
1t said about the lamented VIM. L.
Wilson when he made similar de-
claration.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Now that the election is over the
farmers might devote a few hours
to posting up on the new tax laws
while waiting for prosperity and the
full dinner pail to put in an appear
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Kentucky is threatened with
drought, and it is said that Bour-
bon whiskey is to be substituted for
water. If this is true the flow Of
emigration to Kentucky will be
rapid and continuous.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The Leader is still doing business
at the old stand, the efforts of the
Journal to smoke 1t out on its as
sessment to the contrary. We have
learned to appreciate the Leader
for its boldness and lively DISPOSE.
ton and its determination not to
be throttled in the discussion Of the
tax issue
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

President Roosevelt says the
tariff must be reduced That's what
the people, outside the grafters and
boodlers, have been saying for
wears
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The crop of candidates for the
County and Circuit clerkship is said
to be sprouting with the theromoter
almost down to zero.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The Morgantown Dominion rises
10 remark that
The Preston county district did
not send Slidell Brown to the State
Senate but the district is the loser
from this oversight. He would
have made splendid representative
and would have been of inestimable
service to the tax payers of the dis
trict.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

From the way the people are
keepisn up the discussion it looks
like they are thinking Of the next
campaign Goal Miner" writing
from Housewife, to the Leader,
severly criticized the Journal for
an article which appeared in the
Journal and which "Coal Miner"
contends was a reflection upon coal
miners in general The writer
states that ninety per cent or the
miners supported the Republican
party and he is in a quandry why
the Republican organ should attack
the miners. He threatens dire ven
gence on the Journal when it pre-
sents its application for pie. If
there IS anything now that VIII
make Republican stop and think
before he speakes IL is a good and
juicy pie four years We know Of
but one in the county aud that is
the Leader
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Those who would learn the true
lesson of who is responsible for the
glorious victory of prosperity and
the full dinner pail must read The
Rambler'S letters which will appear
in THE ARGUS from week to week.
He will deal with each one imparti-
ally and give credit to whom credit
is due. Ask your neighbors to sub
scribe for THE ARGTs aud enjoy
the fun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

To "Inquirer:" The ARGUS is of
the opinion that David Watson,
Samuel Hardesty or Oscar Zinn
cannot solve the combination and
break into the Tunnelton postoffice.
The latest Information is that post
master Senator Montgomery has the
door barricaded and there is not
enough dynamite in Tunnelton to
blow it open. The trio of asplrants
will have to weep.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

There is not another nation of
people that quarrel as good natured-
ly as we Americans. Strangers
coming among US and hearing us
discussing politics and pie would
imagine that we were on the verge
of a revolution. 1t is a habit that
has grown on us and we like it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The Jim Committee Plead With
Speilbinders Worley Brady,
McCrum and The Rambler TO Go
Fo-th and Save the Country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08
Kingwood. December s, 1904

There is one consolation for the
Democrats, they won't have to
quarrel over the distribution of the
tNiac
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Q. =. scott, Und0reaesr, bruce
e2a mills. W. Va a fan liaao
81 eho Latest ana Cost RGeas at the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

When They Returned Home After
the Cruel Jawing Match They Ex-
pected TO Be Crowned the Heroes
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

You can send your friends no
better Christmas present than THE
ARGUS for one year. When they
have read THE ARGUS for one year
they will not be satisfied to live
wilhoutit. If you will will compare
each issue of THE ARGUS with its
contemporaries you will be convinced
that it is the best newspaper that
has ever been published in Preston
county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Family Quarrels are Breaking Out
in the Party Which Threatens to
Disrupt 1t.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

Was Prompted by Patriotic Motives
20 Go Spellbinding in the Late
Campaign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

The new Tax Commissioner has
been appointed by the Governor
and he is lawyer, although George
{. Sturglss and other Republican
spellbinders during the late cam
paign promised that a farmer would
be appointed to this position. The
salary is s., 600 per year aud 81, 600
for expenses, making S., per
year, a very good position. The
newly appointed Commissioner is
required to appoint an Assessor in
each county of the State fn thirty
days after his appointment, and
their term begins Jan. Ist next.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08

He aud Morley Make Application
For the Kingwood Post Office and
Are Turned Down by the Jim
Committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-08
THE RAMBLER.

Finds Great Variety of Republi-
cans and Pie Hunters in the
County of Preston.