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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-06
MEN AND WOMEN.
BION Il. BUTLER,
Southern Pines, N. C.

One of Lord Rosebery's hobbies Is
the collection of books, and he occa'
sionally falls into rhyme for his
friends.
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Senator Redfeld Proctor gave a
Thanksgiving dinner to more than l,
600 families. He fed nearly the whole
village Of Proctor, Vt.
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Waneta Council No. 6, D. P.
Meets every Friday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner Of Merchant
and Market streets.
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W. o. w.

White Oak Camp No. 20.
Meets every Thursday evening,
Willard Hall, W. c. T. U. building,
corner Of FaiFmont avenue and First
street.
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If you see it in the West virginian
It's So
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/. o. o. F.

Marion Lodge No. II.
Meets every Tuesday evening, ODD
Fellows Hall, corner Of Main and
Monroe streets.
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|. o. r. M.

Setting Sun Tribe No. IS.
Meets every Thursday evening,
Odd Fellows Hall, corner Of Mer-
chant and Market streets.
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Orient Chapter NO. q r. r. NJ
Meets second Monday evening Of
each month, Masonic Temple, corner
OF Main and Bridge streets.
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Bring the children to see the dolls
and toys at the bazaar.
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MODERN WooDmEN OF AMERICA
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PaIatine Lodge No. "a.

Palatne Lodge NO. OF
Meets every Wednesday evening,
Odd Fellows Hall, corner Of Mer-
chant and Market streets.
Mountain City Encampment No. 8.
Meets first and third Friday even
ings of each month, Odd Fellows'
Hall, corner of Main and Monroe
streets.
Canton MonongaheIa No. 3, p, N.
Meets every Thursday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner Of Main and
Monroe streets.
West Virginia Lodge No. 81, D. r.
Meets every Monday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner Of Main and
Monroe streets.
Seven Star Lodge No. 81, o. r.
Meets every Monday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner Of Merchant
and Market streets.
A. o. U. W.
Fairmont Lodge No. II.
Meets every Monday evening, Home
Savings Bank building, Main street.
3. P. o. E.
Lodge No. 294.
Meets every Tuesday evening,
Elks' Home, Main street.
x. OPP.
Mt. City Lodge No. 4s.
Meets every Thursday evening, S16
Main street.
FaIrmont Lodge No. IS, U. r.
Meets second and fourth Friday
evenings Of each month, S15 Main
street.
Pythlan Temple No. S, r. s.
Meets every Tuesday evening in
x. Of P. hall.
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SECRET
SOCIETIES
MASONIC.
Falrmont Lodge No. Q.

Meets first and third Monday even.
lngs Of each month, Masonic Temple,
corner Of Main and Bridge streets.
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ORDER RAILWAY CONDUCTORS.

Falrmont Division, No. 472.
Meets every first Sunday at 2:30
P. M; Third Sunday at 1880 P. NJ.
Eagle Hall, Main street.
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The Peoples Bank Of Fail
mont.
CAPITAL STOCK PAID
IN, $l50,OOO.OO.

Dlrectors-Geo. M. Jasobs, W. s.
Meredith, ]. M. Hartley, Harry Shaw,
W. 8. Raymond, c. 3. Hutchinson,
Howard r. Furbee
We solicit your business, which vii
receive prompt and careful attention
Our IRE and burglar proof vaults,
are free to customers for prlvNt,
papers.
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White Camp No. 5473.
Meets every Thursday evening,
Eagles Hall, Skinner Block, Main
street.
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MONONGAH DIVISION,

MONON&AH D4VASAONI
No. 1.-Arrives at Fairmont 70 0OP.M
No. 5.-Arrives at Fairmont 6;3hP.h
No. 3.--Arrives at Fairmont TAP Am
No. 63-Arrives Fairmont .11:50 A. n,
No. 2.-Leaves Fairmont. 7:l0A.R.
No. 6.-Leaves Fairmont. 2'25P.L
No. 64-Leaves Fairmont.. 2:25 P. NJ
No. 4.-Leaves Fairmont. :. 9:45P.M
No. 66-Leaves Fairmont. 800 AM
No. 69-Arrives at Fairmont. 8:45 P. NJ
Nos. 2, 4, 3 and daily except Sun
day; No., SO, 81, sc and 50 Sunday
only.
For sleeping car reservations and
information concerning tickets Sad
rates, consult
T. B. HENDERSON,
Ticket Agent
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Is your. name in the book? We
mean the Consolidated Telephone Di.
rectory. Itnot, get 1t in the new book
before we issue same. For rates and
Information call chief operator or
General once, or write.
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Order of the Golden Seal, No. $50.
Meets every Friday night at 1880,
Eagles Hall.
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Meets every Wednesday evening
Skinner block, Main street.
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Royal Arcanum

Meets first and third Wednesdays
each month in A. o. U. W. Hall.
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National Protective Legion.
Meets second ana third Wednesday
evening, over Home Saming's bank.
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f., n. AND p. BRANOR.
PAWPAW BRANCH.

MONDAY, Wednesday and Saturday.
No. &l-Leaves Fairmont. 100 A, NJ
No. N3-Leaves Fairmont. 400 Pm
No. @0-Arrivesa at Fairmonts :55 Am
No. 2O2Arrives tFairmont5:40 P. M.
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F. o. E. AERIE $50.
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Meets every Wednesday evening
Odd Fellows Hall, corner Of Mer
chant and Market streets
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K. OF P.

Mt. City Lodge No. 4S.
Meets every Thursday evening, S15
Main street.
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Canton MonongaheIa No. 3, p. N.
Meets every Thursday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner Of Main and
Monroe streets.
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Lodge No. 294.
Meets every Tuesday evening,
Elks' Home, Main street.
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A. o. U. W.

Fairnont Lodge No. II.
Meets every Monday evening, Home
Savings Bank building, Main street.
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Pythlan Temple No. S, r. s.
Meets every Tuesday evening In
x. Of P. hall.
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Seven Star Lodge No. S. D. r.
Meets every Monday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner Of Merchant
and Market streets.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
Whips His Wife.

John .Heimbigner. well known Ger.
man farmer of the north end of the
county. was fined TO. by Justice Clinton
staser Monday for disorderly conduct.
According to the evidence Heimbinger
came in town Saturday evening to meet
his family. He became intoxicated and
late at night went to the Hotel Ritzville
where they were stopping. On account
Of his condition the night clerk refused
to allow him to see them. He then went
up on the second floor among the ROOM
ers going from door to door and making
every one answer. In this manner he
located his wife. who. at first, refused to
allow him in the room. After some
pleading she let him IN and he proceed.
ed to give her beating. Night officer
Colwell was summoned and took the
puenacious' spouse to the city lookup.
He was released OH $40 cash bonds to
make his appearance in court at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon. Judge Sta.
ser decided the whipping. together with
the additional disturbance. worth about
$50. to satisfy the majesty Of the law.
The fine was settled.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
High School Gossip.

I'VE have met the enemy and they
were (almost) ours" Twenty players,
subs, rooters and coachers. left Friday
morning for Davenport. Some walked,
some rode and some went by rail. but
they were all there for the game Satur.
day at 3 p. m. The trip overland was
withous incident. Every one knew that
Ritzville "Hi" was out for blood Lunch
was taken at Harrington. The team
arrived in Davenport at sp. IN. and was
met by Superintendent Taylor, Of Ritz
vile. Mr.. Spafford and members Of the
Davenport team. Some little time was
spent in registering cleaning and dress
ing for dinner After dinner the boys
"took in" the town, improving the OPP
portunity of getting acquainted with our
rivals. Every one turned in" by 9
o'clock.
The next morning was spent IN look
ing over the grounds running signals
and in going through the school build.
ings. The team was taken 10 the
grounds in the Van Dome bus.
Captain Hughart won the toss. chose
the south goal. and received the kick off
Couch fumbled it and fell on the ball,
BY series Of line bucks and runs Ritz.
vile lost the ball on the tumble. We
Immediately regained the ball on downs
and soon sent w. Fletcher over for the
first touchdown of the season. Captain
Hughart punted out and Fowler made a
free catch. Goal was kicked by Capt.
Hughart. Ritzville E, Davenport o.
Ritsvlle kicked off. w. Coylc ran
the ball back 10 yards. Helme took G..
Harris place at left guard. Ritzv,lle
got the ball on the second scrimage, on
a tumble but forgot to run for an easy
touchdown. r. II. SIS hall on IS yard
line. Time Called. Ritzvillc g. d. II.
S. o.
Ritzville kicked off ID. H. S S ball.
After few losses were forced to kick.
made poor kick but fell on the ball.
Again kicked. r. r. SIS penalized for
being off side. The ball was brought
back. On the next play W. Coyle got
away Tor a so yard run for a touchdown.
Capt. Mc:ulum kicked good. Score
even.
Ritzvllc received the kick off, rushed
the ball to Davenport's 20 yard line.
u. II. S. got the ball on tumble.
When time was called the ball was in
the middle OF the field.
Final score to O.
In the evening the girls gave a reeep-
ton in the armory. The time was spent
in "doing just anything" Miss Harris
Zobo band will long be remembered 1t
is rumored that Ollie Lewis will move to
Davenport. Schuler was said to be too
cute for any thing
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
BUSINESS LOCALS.
See Tritt for Undertaking.

See Tritt for Undertaking.
Clothes cleaned. pressed and repaired
at Reider's old stand opp. court house.
Why, some OF the big stores are
getting mighty uneasy now. trying to
draw the attention Of the public BY
imitation sales of the Boston Store man.
Can you blame any one for wanting all
they can get for the money.-and you
will get it by big discount at
THE BOSTON STORE.
Every man owes it to himself and his
family to master trade or professions
Read the display advertisement Of the
six Morse Schools of Telegraphy. in this
issue and learn how easily a young man
or lady can learn telegraphy and be as
sured position.
THE ONLY SAFE WAY to keep
your valuable papers, ETC.. is to have a
safe deposit box in fire and burglar
proof vault. The First National Bank
has all of these facilities and will rent
you a box at a reasonable figure. Your
patronage is courteously solicited.
Why not open a bank account? The
First National Bank will assist you to do
so by furnishing you with Home Saw
ings Bank in which to keep your savings
until you have accumulated enough to
deposit. They will open your bank upon
presentation and place the contents. Of
large or small amount. to your credit
and pay you interest at 5 per cent from
date of credit. interest to be computed
and credited to your account on January
Ist and July Ist of each year. Try this
savings system and you will be surprised
at the amount you will accumulate. 1t
will pay YOU to investigate.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

Holcomb & Gent is the firm name oil
the new abstracting company with Off
ces in the Tlnnel block. The new title
seekers are Ralston G. Holcomb and
David +. Gent. They have purchased
the books of the Adams County Abstrac,
Co. and the Empire State Title Insur.
ance and Trust Co. and have consolidat.
ed the two under the name Of the
Adams County Abstract Co. Both
young men are well known in the county
and are experienced in their line OF
business. having been employed by the
former companies.
Toney Fletcher and Chas. II. Bur.
roughs are boarding at the Hotel de
Sturdivan awaiting the next term of
the Superior court They are held on
charges of burglary Tor breaking into a
saloon at Lind last Monday night.
Their bonds are fixed at 81 900 each.
c. L. Wheatcroft is IN Jail with bonds
fixed at 81 900 tor felony. He had charge
Of 5000 bushels Of wheat which had been
levied on by Sheriff ellison. He sold
the wheat and was immediately arrested.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
The Best Doctor.

Rev. b. G. Horton, Sulphur Syringe,
Tex, writes, July 10, 1902: IL have
used in my family Ballard's Snow
Liniment and Horehound Syrup, and
they have proved certainly sstisfsc.
tory. The liniment is the best we
have ever used for headache and
pains. The cough syrup has been
our doctor for the last eight years.'
Sold by THE! Drug Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

Got few things to say before you
decide where you will buy the necessary
things for your own stable. now that you
are through buying holiday gifts for
others. -.
Good thing you waited. Here's some
Of the biggest
HARNESS AND HORSE GOODS
bargains that ever passed through our
doors.
Just catch on to a few OF them or
you'll be sorry. Your purse will be- too
We sell anything and everything per
taing to the harness and saddlery bust
ness.
w. K. Peters,
RItzville, :: Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
FOREIGN.
Notice Of Closing Of Registration
Books.

Notice is hereby given that the regis
tration books for precincts No. 2 and 3
of the town Of Ritzville. Washington,
will close. for registration purposes. on
Wednesday, the fifteenth day Of No
vember. 1905, at the hour Of FIVE O'Clock.
P. NJ. All persons desiring to vote at
the general municipal election to be
held December sth, 1905, must register
before that time. Ii. Z. LOWELL.
Clerk
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
NOTICE.

To all the electric light CONSUMERS
Beginning August Ist all the electric
light bills are payable al the Pioneer
State Bank. All the bills not paid BY
the sth of the month. the company will
add a penalty of &C per Kilowatt. The
company also reserves the right to dis
continue the supply Of current il bills
are not paid by the 9Th Of the month.
and the same will not be resumed until
all charges are paid. including soc for
turning on the lights.
RIrzvILLE ELECTRIC LIGHT AND
POWER Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
Have You q Cough?

A dose of Billiards. IIorehound Syrup
will relieve it. Have you cold?
Try it for whooping cough. for asthma.
for consumption. for bronchitis. Mrs.
Joe McGrath. 327 +. First street. Hutch
inson. Kan. writes: 81 have used Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup in my family for
five years, and find il the most palat
able medicine ever used" For sale by
Thiel Drug Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
A Few Words From wilhelm.

Man wants put leedle hier pelow
IND wants dot leede Dutch
Der wishes vich wish, know.
Are not so fiery much:
ChoOst Europe. Asia. Africa,
Der Western Hemisphere
und a coaling station in iapan-
Dot will pc all dis year.
hilee. Inflow der Winds dey plow
Choost like Die Yacht am Rhein;
IND vat ISIS mein pelongz TO Me,
IND vat ISIS yours iss mein!
Yah also. ven vloat arouudt
Mitin mein royal yacht
| see So much Vat ISIS NIGHT butch
Dot-ach. du lieber Gottl-
II gil me such a strange distress
cannot understand
How volks can lii in happiness
Mitout no Vader iandl
Hilee, Inflow, der Winds dey pillow
As sail round apout
To gif der nations good advice
IND sausases und kraut
Each hour shange mein uniform.
Put meier shange mein mindt,
Cnd efery day make Elm spooch
To penetit mankindt;
Race soossncide, der Nations Pride,
Divorce und public sins-
talk 50 much like Koosenveldt
dink We must pc tvinsl
Hi.lee hilo. der Winds dey pillow
Der maxim rule OF bust
You cannot wreck our skvndicatc
Ven GOT ISIS In der Trust!
Being Elm kviet Nooiral Power.
know mien chob. you bet
pray for Beace, und hone for War
IND keep mein powder vet:
Put ven I've holdings else to do
Put shtandt around und chat
Den der Right Divine talks nonsense t rou
Mein military hat
Iii lee. hi-lo, der Winds dcy pillow
ind softly visper dis;
der Kaiser he ISIS more ss yet
tnd all iss right vat issl'
Irwin.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
FOR SALE.

House with two lots. located in Luth
eran Church block. Also house and one
lot in block ~, original town OF Ritzville
Address - ELMER c. JONES,
f.. 1870 Eleventh ave.
Spokane. Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

FOR SALE AT a BARGAIN. -
Furnishings for two rooms. located In.
Tinnel block. Used only one month
Rooms can be rented AS they are. In
quire AT this office.
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FOR SALE,

Well improved ranch. a bargain; 400
acres. one-half in spring wheat. II miles
from Rtzville. Apply to f. {. Hennc-
berg, lock box 4. Ritzville. Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

Slow to come is quick to go-never be
late: keep your eyes off the clock-quM-
ting time cannot be hurried.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
A gentle answer turneth away wrath.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON IN ANDFoK
ADAMS COUNTY.

J. Frank Porter,
Plaintiff,
William n. Watson, Jacob
". King, and Belle King
his wife, Asel +. Severance.
and Mary Severance
his wife K. L.. sabin. and SUMMONS
also all other persons or
parties unknown. claiming
any right, title. estate. lien,
or other interest. in the
real property described in
the complaint herein,
Defendant.
THE STATE EFF WASHINGTON, to the above
named William +. Watson, Jacob ". King and
Beie King. his wife. Asel +. severance and
Mary Severance, his wife, K. L. Sabin. and also
all other persons ar parties unknown. claiming
any right. title, estate. lien or other intereat.
in the real property described in the complaint
herein.
You and each of you are hereby summoned
TO appear within sixty days after the date OF
the first publication nt This summon, wit
within 80 days after the 9th day OF November
1905 and defend the above entitled action In
the court aforesaid. and answer the cOinpla int
OF the plaintiff herein, ana serve copy OF
your answer or other pleading upon the in
dcrsigned attorneys Tor the plaintin At their
ONCE in Ritzville. Washington, aud IN case OF
your failure To do SD. Judgment will be rend-
cred against you according To the demand oil
the complaint which has been filed with the
clerk OF the said court
The object OF this action Is to remove an
apparent cloud from plaintiffs title to the
outhwesterly twenty three feet front and rear
Of lot four in block eleven If the original tow n
OF Ritzville, Washington, and 10 have plaintiff
declared the owner and entitled to the actual
and immediate possession thereof.
ZENT & LOWELL.
Attorneys for plaintiff.
.. q. Address. Ritzvilic. Adams County, Wash
First pub Nov. :, 1909. Il
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

Saw "thank YOU" say it cordially,
keep in mind that thank YOU is a
trump card.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

Lift your work and your work will Iii
you. Anybody Can hold down job.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
Prices Of Wheat Today.

Warehousemen and wheat buyers are
quoting the following prices Tor wheat at
Ritzville today -
Rluestem. No. .-......................... o. cts
Red Wheat, No. ........ ............ o. cts
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
LADIES,

Office at Ritzville. Wash. week ending
Nov. 4, 1905:
LADIES.
Miss Grace Lippy (s).
Miss Augusta Perzig
Miss Elizabeth Smith
Mrs. E. ]. Thompson
Miss Bessie Young
Mrs. Iona McPhee
GENTLEMEN.
MIR. Elmer Bell
Mr.. o. r. Sylstone--2
. R. +. Elvers-2
Mr.. A. N. kaster-card
r. J. Miller
Pennington
Mr.. John Roew
Jacob Schild
Mr.. J. c. Stevens
Dora Thorn Co.
FOREIGN.
Mr.. II. Unsworth
Persons claiming the above will please
say Advertised" and give date Of this
list. JOHN F. lRBy. P. M.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

What | want is business. My buslne IS
is insurance. Cross.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

Merchants, have some OF the best
l.. Cross.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

THE BAKER
and his work does't mean bread only.
Bread is the "statf OF life" and the
backbone OF his business, but there 10
something else.
CAKES, PIES, ETC,
come in to make up the whole Of
what baker does. All these have to
be we'll made and properly baked to
be wholesome. II you buy them Of
us you're assured OF all this. And
what's more. you don't get dysPeptic
food when patronizing our bakery. 1t
don't cost much il We supply you.
UNION BAKERY
{. z. PRESTON. Prop.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08

Once is enough for the same mistake,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-08
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining unclaimed in the Post
Office at Ritzville. Wash. week ending
Nov. 4, 1905:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-03-09

linrusas to submit 60 the amend
ment Of his bill
lie had eyideutly--as result Of
The Star sbsNl out" overcome the
stuhhofueaa Of youth or whatever
It AS that made him 80 persistent
IN his former position and permitted
the bill To be changed 80 as 20 make
II less Of a graft
When the house got through with
Il. Il was amended 80 that the
oil Inspector ia 90 be placed on
small salary 81 500 a month instead
Of being allowed 60 graft $50. 600
year from the stale through the IN
lauitous Zee system.
Il waa a bitter PIN for Kerosene
KeiiaEE" but a victory for the tax
payers Yet there H. little hope
that the state viii benefit IN any
appfeeiable way as a result Of the
passage OF the bin. for the standard
Otl company is against the bin. for
the reason that q requires the big
trust 90 sell only such OF In the
state as will pass certain test. and
the history OF an states has ben
that the Standard oil trust has
been able TO circumvcnt any law
enacted. no matter how wholesome
or apparently beneficial Il might be.
We must therefore designate the
Stevens county aolon as Kerosene
Kellogg and dub the bin a graft.
from which perfldeous politicians
are bound TO reap a harvest
DOLLAR MARK MEETING
I want 20 take you back a few
weeks. during the first fight on the
railroad commission bill. II IL In the
evening and we are crowded into the
big committee room behind the sen =
ate chamber. I'm company with the
members OF the joint railway com
mittee. stenographerH. newspa per
men and n few Interested outsiders.
The committee has met for the
purpose OF considering an honest
railroad commission bill Champion
Ing It's case Is a handful OF mem
bers. while the railroad herd con-
slsts OF the strongest men in both
house and senate. led by Senator
Link" Davis, OF Tacoma.
LINK IL IN his glory. He makes
motion after motion TO strike out
this section. amend that. change
this limo and cut off that and every
time he opens his mouth Il is 10
espouse the cause OF the railroads.
In vain do the little fellows" strug-
bic for at least a respectable corpse
Of their once effective measure.
Link" has simply 90 crook his fin
ger and the herd votes with him.
Indeed. 80 great n farce was the
affair. that the railroad steersman,
himself could not restrain his laugh
ter. nor could his pals
Picture to yourself such a scene
as thisl
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To be solemn couclave were . dozen
men. 10 aaree unon ~stis. ...--