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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

figures-then see your councilman
and urge him in spirit of fairness
and protection by the exercise of
his official duties to you to make
provision for inspection. Then you
will know whether the gas COM
pany after getting your demanded
contribution is not further swim
ding you by giving you a quality
of gas which is illegal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
KILLS
BRIDE
(Scripps News Association.)

(scripps News Association.)
NEWBERG, Ore, Nov. z. - AZ
tragedy, resulting in the deesh OF
Carl Hurford and his Two months
bride, occurred at o'clock thisE
morning. Neighbors heard two
shots. The woman came to the door
and called, but before the arrival
of anyone a third shot was heard.
The husband and wife were both
found dead, shot through the head.
No cause is known.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
GUILTY OF LARCENY.

Ed Ellis, indicted for larceny
from the person of one Kelley, this
morning before Judge Carey plead
ed guilty to petty larceny and re-
ceived a fine of $3.50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. RE
ports from the headquarters of both
Herrick and Pattison today indi-
cate the contest is bringing out
the heaviest vote ever cast in an
off year. 1t will probably equal the
presidential vote. Rain fell early
this morning in the southern part
of the state, but cleared later.
Frost at the north.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
(Scripps News Association.)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. T.
Two murders have occurred and
200 prisoners are in cells held in
communicate early this morning at
the beginning of what promises to
be the bloodiest election day in the
history of Philadelphia. All in
formation regarding the murderers
and arrests are denied at the city
hall. Sheriff Miles swore in no
deputies. He left the protection Of
the city to the mayor. City party
leaders are condemning the actions
of special policemen sworn in by
the mayor of whom there about
1000. In one ward prominent old
soldier was arrested, charged with
intimidating a city party voter. He
was dragged through the streets
and thrown into a cell with negroes.
In another ward a man was ar
rested for saying he lost his natur-
alization papers. Every voter was
challenged and forced to prove his
eligibility to vote.
Harbormaster Samuel G. Ma.
loney, Magistrate James Fealey, ex-
Lieutenant of Police James Carey,
republican leads, were arrested.
Their friends are unable to learn
where they have ben takn So far
a dozen polling places have been
closed and election officers appeal
to the courts for protection. In one
place the booths were wrecked. All
the disorder Is in wards where the
republicans are conceded to be in
the majority. Riot calls are turned
In and the police appear and arrest
every one at the polls. Mayor
Weaver, it is reported, stopped at
Wilmington. Del, a train loaded
with reporters en- route to this
city.
Reports from various polling
places show the reform ticket over
whelmingly defeated the organiza.
ton. The gang leaders are pessi.
mistic this afternoon.
On writ Of habeas corpus, Ma.
loney was taken before Magistrate
Eisbrown and held in 5000 for fur.
Their hearing. When William Stat.
terry tried to vote, a policeman beat
him until pedestrians interfered
There Is reign Of terror in the
Fifth ward. Even election officials
are frightened. There seems little
doubt but that the election will be
taken into courts for final determin
alton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7. A
clear, sunshiny day will bring out
large vote in the local municipal
contest. At o'clock 80 per cent
Of the vote was cast. Fine weather
conditions are favorable to the fu-
sion ticket, but Schmitzs workers
are moro in evidence at the polls.
The trades council declared holi-
day, and will fine all union men
who work today. This insures al
most the complete vote of organ
lied labor for the union labor can
didates. Voting machines are in
use all over the city for the first
time. Reports state the voters are
having trouble In manipulating the
machines, causing some delay in
registering votes. So far the cleo.
ton Is very quiet, only one arrest
Tor disturbance. No change in the
betting. Schmitz is still favorite at
odds of 10 to 6.
The polling of the votes contin-
ues very heavy this afternoon. The
voting machine appears to be q
universal success.
Considerable money is being
placed on the contest. Partridge
people are asking odds of / to Q.
From stray remarks of district
leaders, 1t is gathered that the
2Sth, goth and 30th districts polled
a heavy vote for the union labor
candidate, which Schmitz people
take as a good omen for their can.
didate. The straight tickets seem
to be the rule. The high license
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

Anyway, Kuropatkin and Stoes-
sci haven't gone on the lecture
platform.
Creatore has been sued for d.
vorce, Lack of harmony, of course.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
SAILS
FOQ h[w 10Rk
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
NORFOLK, Va, Nov. Z. - The
British squadron, with Prince Louis
by the American
fleets under Evans and Brownson,
sailed this afternoon for New York
where a reception to the prince,
officers and men will be given.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

CHICAGO, Nov. Z. Gloomy
weather here and a light vote is
being case. Little local interest.
The republicans claim a sweep
ing victory Of the entire ticket.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
EXPLOSION
KILLS FOUR

(Scripps News Association.)
PHOENIXVILLE, ILL.,, Nov. t.
Geo. and VIM. Hume, Louis Hall
and Walter Knaebel were killed by
an explosion this afternoon at the
Phoenixville powder mill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
JUDGE nINkLE Ill

There was no court held this at
ternoon by Judge Hinkle owing to
sickness of the Judge. He has been
Ill for the past week. He tried to
attend to his duties yesterday after
noon, but had to give up and go
home. 1t is reported he has the
grippe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
Whut Promises to be the
BLOOdieSt Election in the
History of Quaker City
Is V0w On==-VeU York
Is Quiet.

issue is not attracting much atten-
ton, many voters failing to vote
on the question.
At $3.50 this afternoon John P.
Coplan, personal representative Of
Mr.. Partridge in the campaign, said
advices from various precincts
throughout the city warrants him
in claiming the election for Part
ridge by a majority of at least 49,
900.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

There satisfaction knowing the futterins of bird
that your aim has been true.
morning local ordered its advertising
patronage taken from this paper
And monopoly, the Washington Water Power
pany, too" act-thereby indicating the
unty Of interests existing between great leeches
the people.
is satisfied with the results far It will
Ing powerful combination
peoples long they should not attempt to control its
utteances people opposed
those Of monopoly people, believes
that the blow aimed at by graers
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

"Why do you girls take along a
widow as a chaperon?"
ooh, we did that just to please
the boys who were going"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
MIDSHIPMAN IS
KILLED BY FISTS
OF FELLOW SAILOR
(scripps News Association. J

(Scripps News Association.)
ANNAPOLIS, Nov. 7.-Midship-
man James r. Branch of New York
died this morning from injuries re-
ceived in a fist fight with Midship-
man Minor Meriweather, Jr., of
Louisiana.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

ARRESTED
(scripps News Association.)

{Scripps News Association.)
BERLIN, Nov. Three Spanish
anarchists, accused of plotting I'd
murder King Alfonso and Emperor
Wilhelm with the same bomb when
they inspect the regiment of which
Alfonso is honorary colonel, were
arrested at Hadgeburg. /
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. z. - A
very large proportion of this citiy's
vote was cast early. 1t is said at
the polling places that nearly every
ballot is scratched.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
DAYLIGHT
ROBBERY

d. Hays, who runs second hand
store On Main avenue. Just east al
Washington street. reports that
someone stole IN overcoat from the
front Of his store this Afternoon. i
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
PRINCE ALEXIS OROLENSkY,
Minister of the interior.

Prince Alexis Obolensky Is not rs
famous as his relative, Prince Ivan,
governor general OF Finland, who
Is one Of the most cruel officials in
all Russia
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

NEW YORK, Nov. IA heavy
vote was cast early. 1t is an ideal
day. 1t is probable there are at
least 100000 votes cast early this
morning. All Is quiet; no disturb
ances. The first assault was on
the east side. No arrests were
made. A politician was the first
one arrested for violation of the
election law. In one precinct in
the Bowery, 80 votes were cast in
the first 20 minutes. Eight thou.
sand police are on duty. Two to
one on Mcclellan; Jerome two to
one, is the betting order.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
COUNT LAMsDoRF,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
Iamsdorf Is a hard worker and
has already earned an enviable rep
utation as minister Of foreign af.
airs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7-Inves-
tigatiOn failed to confirm the re-
port of two murders. The report
probably originated from the shoot
Ing and probably fatally wounding
Of policeman in the Fifth ward.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07
GENERAL ROMANOFFl
Minister of Finance.

Romanoff, one Of the richest men
in Russia, holds the important
portfolio of finance in the new
cabinet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

Admiral Aveliau was the csar's
minister Of marine. He will be re.
tained N the new cabinet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

SALT LAKE, Utah, Nov. THE
heaviest early vote on record was
cast. The three party managers
express confidence and all claim
1000 majority. Betting rules in the
following order Republican, Ameri-
can, democratic. The American Is
anti-Mormon, and shows strength.
1t is possibly the keenest and tricki-
est municipal election to date here.
CINCINNATI, Nov. bad wea-
Their prevails in this city. A big
vote is being polled throughout the
state.
SACRAMENTO, Cal. Nov. 7. -
Fine weather here and heavy vote
is being polled. There are four can
didates for mayor and the vote will
be very close. Prospects are that
Elkhus, republican, will be elected
PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. 7. - Bad
weather and a heavy vote today
There Is much interest in local is
sues. A riot occurred in front Of
a Jail in which was polling place.
A shot was fired. Detective Muir
rem was arrested.
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. IA heavy
vote was cast early today. There
was much scratching of the local
tickets. Herrick is running behind
his ticket.
| BOSTON. Mass, Nov. THE
contest today is really between can
didates for lieutenant governor be-
| cause 1t has become a custom for
the lieutenant governor to succeed
| the governor The vote in the state
will not be heavy, The issue is
Canadian racinrocity
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-07

General Sakharoff has been an
able supporter of the bureaucratic
system Of Russia,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

1t must require no small amount
Of courage OF the part of a Church
Of Englaii clergyman TO preach a
sermon on kissing" The deed was
recently done in an Anglican
church IN the most fashionable
suburb of Melbourne. Naturally q
good many gigSling girls we're in
evidence smong tie congregation
Thcy doi5tlcss yielded their assen,
to the preacher. preliminary propo-
slilon that "a kiss Is enc 81 the most
plea ant of earthly things" and that
~ kiss Is not perfect unless il is eI-
pectcd and reciprocated' The bulk
OF the sermon was devoted TO Scrip
tural forms Of the practice the
ki-, Of peace. the kiss Of reconcilia-
tlOn, the kiss Of nsecration, etc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
Sheep For Warm Climates.

The department Of agriculture
has recently imported five woolless
sheep-lour ewes and a ram-for
use m the extreme southern states.
\ heavy crop of wool Is a burden
ID hot, d- districts, resulting in E
dire i.i effect on the quality Of the
mutton. These sheep are being ex-
perlmenied with BY the bureau Of
animal industry. They are hard,
and are easy keepers. They verc
brought from the Barbados, where
they proved profitable. ~ Country
Life In AInerlcs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

Golf links are TO be found in
many out Of the way corners of the
globe At Bagdad there mas been a
golf club for nearly ten years. The
eighteen hole course, which is laid
out in the desert three miles from
the city, Ia said TO be of "a decidedly
sporting character" which means,
according to some, that one loses an
immoderate number of balls there.
Golf may be PLAYED at Zanzibar,
Bein (''the city Of blood" it will be
remembered). Crete, Bangkok, Hon
olulu. Perrk and also at Wehaiwei
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

The available farm land in Indian
Territory Is estimated at $1,000. 900
ceres. These figures are taken from
The record of the Dawes commis-
SION Oi this Is per cent was in cul-
rvation last year There are about
100000 acres Of hand where pine
is found ~ commercial quantities,
and there Is an abundance Of hard
woods Of all kinds. Tie latest sta
tistics obtainable give the value Of
farm animals at S5j,0OO.0O0. The
per cent Of the population engaged
N agriculture Is exceeded in only
three statcs-Mississippi, Oklahoma
and Arkansas.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

The Germans are gwen to pun
ming after a poudorous sort, and
their language Is well adapted to IT.
The eastern war gives them plenty
Of opportunities At Berlin the new
est name f,r the commander Of the
Russian armies IL Manchuria i
General "Auroki-packten,' mean.
ing thereby that hc has been "col.
Jared (gepacht) by kurok.
At the time of the Dreyfus "af-
faire. too. the Berlin wits asked,
"Wle tief Isl Frankrcich gesunken =
("How far has France sunk -
"Drey-fus," was the answer-"three
feet"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

Il was Al the breakfast table, and
.he pretty daughter of the house
hold eas propitiating her father
JACK asked me to apologize to YOU
for staying so long last evening"
she said, with sundry pats aad
squeezes OF the old gentleman's arm
as she brought him his second cup Of
coffee.
"lou see, / was showing him my
book Of souvenir postal cards. and
We got so interested we had no idea
about time"
"lve got an album that would
interest him, toe" said her father.
Il guess Ill bring it up so you can
show it to him next time. It's my
expense book, With dressmskers'
bills and so on, all nicely balanced.
1t will m fully as educational TO
him as views of Chester and West
minister abbey, j reckon"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
Mhat the aahn Said.

A New York doctor asked anoth-
or medical man al a recent meeting
of number of the fraternity if he
had ever heard Of three-months-
old baby talking. "Oh," said the
other, "of course it is very unusual,
but | was called once to attend a
sick infant of that age. The case
was desperate and past all hope OF
relief. was sitting watching for
its last gasp when the mother said,
Doctor, Is there nothing that can
b. done to save my baby?' And l
replied Nothing. Absolutely moth
ing. Just then the baby opened its
eyes and said nothing, absolutely
nothing, and died"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
Steel Wheel Fire Alarms.
To be Continued.

Many Of ;he towns in New Jer-
sey, even including 50 large a place
as Long Branch. have steel wheel
fire alarms, which arouse communi-
ties around them in a very wide
radius. The wheels are merely the
steel rims of big locomotive drive
wheels. They are given TO all towns
desiring them BY the Central Rail-
way Of New jersey from Its disabled
rolling stock. Sometimes the alarm
Is mounted in wooden tower frame
and again Is hung from the arm OF
stout post. A big hammer hangs on
a post, and any one discovering
fire clangs the alarm and calls citi-
zens 10 action.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

The two young men reached the
door at the same time.
rs Miss Walsingham in?" they
asked simultaneously.
The maid looked at them and
shook her head disconsolately.
"She's in TO wan av We an out to
the othes," she said at last. But
the two av We comm together has
got me so tangled I'm bothered if
] know which is which. But come
in, both av We, an sit down, an III
ask her to come down an pick 70
out
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
w. C T. U.COLUMN.
,o>pucrED ny MRS. NJ l.. HOBBS
! WHiSkEY, THAT'S ALL.

There is an advertisement
that is well known. The name
Of the dealer appears before the
word "Whiskey." and following
the word "Whiskey." are the
words that's all.
All? Why, no. there's a great
deal more;
There's an arm that's weak and
a head that's sore;
There's a home that is filed with
grief and woe,
And a wife that's felled with a
savage blow.
An9 Why. no. there's a job
that's lost:
There's an empty purse that can
meet no cost:
There's q watch to pawn and a
chair to sell:
There's money to borrow and
thirst to quell;
There's an empty glass and a
fight or two.
And a fine to pay for an eye
that's blue
An9 Why, no. there's a demons
curse,
There's a child to kick and a
wound to nurse;
There's a home to break and a
wife to scrub,
And the song of her life is rub,
rub, rub;
There's a free lunch served in a
sample room.
And some chores TO do with a
rag or broom;
There's the price to beg for a
burning drink,
And a place to sleep whore drum
kardS sink.
All? Why, no, there is half un-
told;
There's a heart grown sick and
limbs grown cold;
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

Barnes lIowcs says he had the time
OF his life last night.
Shcid That accounts for f. HOwes
Is terribly down IN the mouth this
morning Looks as though - hadn't a
frienI 10 the world-Eoston Tran
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

There S a manhood gone and a
substitute
That is half Of a fend and half
of brute;
There's a place to rob and a man
to kill.
There's a prison cell for a man
to fill:
There's a conscience scared with
a wild remorse,
For the bright red drink has an
awful course:
There's a speedy trial, and the
verdict read,
And a wife that weeps as the
doom is said;
There's a curse and a prayer
while the gallows fall;
And as for your whiskey, why.
that is all.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28
Proper Gamer.

wife am going 20 give a = O'Clock
tea one evening next week
Husband For ladies only suppose7
Wife Of course.
Husband Thcn why not I've consist
ent and mark Il down TO 4s7l-Chica
20 News
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

so novel, they touched so
strangely home, they were
so hued and scented, they
were so beset and canopied
by the dome of the blne air
of heaven.
TO be Continued
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-07-28

The Prohibition Party can
never win on the precinct plan or
any other, by Prohibitionists yot-
ing for good men locally or gener-
ally in a gin-miIl party. That is
a proposition which the average
Prohibitionist may well pin in
his hat.
The vote of the citizen in the
ballot box represents the value
of the citizen as an opponent Of
the liquor traffic If a man fails
to get counted right there. he is
likely to be discounted as an op.
ponent Of the nations curse all
along the line.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-02-02

mer false distinction between "secu-
lar" and sacred" Whatever men may
think as to certain men or peoples, all
history is now believed to be sacred"
and every day and every honest work
as holy" This fact has led many ear.
nest young men who in former years
might have believed themselves to bs
called" TO the work of the ministry
now TO believe that they can make
their lives count for as much. perhaps
more, if they give themselves to other
lines of work that at one time were
termed secular"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-02-02

the larger In the work. and the sus-
picion Of the present beneficiary" sys-
tenn which casts a blight over all.
"Heresy," or the fear Of its smirch, is
the greatest obstacle.
There is a practically unanimous re-
port OF a higher type of life and OF
more Christian students III our col
leges than ever before.
The deepest interest of the communi-
ties now is in questions that might
be termed spiritual rather than relig-
ious. certainly not theological. The
ology as science" has given pace
to Christianity as life. The church
as an organization has weaker hold,
while at the same time there is a
greater interest in all vital questions
and affairs. AS a consequence what
our forefa theirs heard as a distinctive
..call to the ministry is now finding
expression in other and widely varied
forms of service.
There is a blottinS out of the for
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-02-02

grafton In the quality Of students. bot
the reports are not altogether unani-
nous. Methodists and Episcopai,ans
report decided increase in numbers
and in quality. and other religious
bodies vary in localities and colleges
in this respect.
There is a marked change in TIE
sources of supply. The West and
South provide a much larger proper
ton of students than the East. The
response is greater in the newer re-
gions than in the old, in the country
than in the city, in the small churches
than in the larger. There is also n
steadily increasing drift away from
the seminaries located in the country
to those that are located in or near
the large cities.
The chief causes keeping young men
from the ministry are the poverty of
the calling, the fear OF the lack Of
intellectual and moral freedom. the
conviction that the petty outweighs