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Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
BAKERSFIELD OFFICER
Is SEVERELY BEATEN
Railroad Men at Bakersfield Attack
Policeman Under Impression
Man Is spotter
BY Associated Press.
BAKERsFIELp.


BAKERSFIELD, Aug. 9-Ernest
Etter, a former police officer, who
played such a prominent part in the
Mckinney battle in 1903, was sudden
ly attacked early this morning by two
men in the Del Monte cafe and before
bystanders could interfere he had re-
celved very serious bruises.
1t appears that the men were en-
ployes of the Santa Fe company and
believed Etter to be "spotter" work.
ing for the company. The men met
Etter and invited him to have a drink.
When they entered and before he was
aware of what was on foot they at
tackled him. He was knocked down
and held to the floor by one of the
men and the other man used his heel
on Etter's ribs with damaging effect.
An ofiicer was sen. for and the men
were placed In jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
SAN FRANCISCO REFORM
WINS CLEAN-CUT VICTORY
Republican League Victorious in Pri-
mary Election and Will Have
Majority at Convention


By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9.-The pri-
mary election held yesterday to choose
delegates to the various municipal
nominating conventions was the most
exciting event of the kind ever known
in this city. The issue was clean cut.
1t was an Endorsement or condemna-
tion of the administration Of Mayor
Schmitz, whose legal adviser and politi-
cal manager is Abe Reuf.
The result was sweeping Victory for
the forces of reform, represented by
the Republican league, which, accord
ing to the latest estimate, will have a
majority of ninety-three delegates in
the nominating convention.
The total vote was SS,96S, divided as
follows:
Republican league, 16,1O3; regular Re-
publicans, 15,5O5; Democrats, 279O; oppo-
sition Democrats, 645; Union labor,
1850; opposition Union labor, 1874.
1t is stated that the small number
of Union labor votes cast was largely
due to the fact that many members OF
that party voted the regular Republican
ticket, which was placed in the field
and supported by Reuf in the interest
of Mayor Schmitz.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
IMPROVES MONEY ORDERS
Postmaster General corteIyou Makes
Change in System
BY Associated Press

Aoy <aHooCldbcQ ACoS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Before leav-
ing for his vacation, Postmaster GEN
eral Cortelyou directed the issuance of
a new form Of money order which it is
believed will be proof against alteration
at the hands of forgers. The depart
ment has been greatly annoyed by the
operations of persons who purchase
money orders for small amounts and
raise them, passing them on merchants
after Office hours.
Although the direct loss falls on those
who accept the orders. the department
refusing to cash them except as orig
inally drawn, there has been a very
heavy indirect expense involved in the
pursuit. arrest and conviction OF the
offenders.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
CAPTAIN BARKER DIES
AT NAGASAKL JAPAN
Major RoIfe, Now at Fort Rosecrans,
Ordered to Sail for
the Orient
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9.-The news that
Captain Barker, stationed at Nagasaki,
Japan, is dead, is made known here by
a telegram from Washington to Major
C. D. Rolfe, constructing quartermaster
at Fort Rosecrans, which reads as fol-
lows:
Captain Barker dead. Get ready to
take the station at Nagasah at once.
You will travel by commercial liner.
Orders will be issued in a day or two.
Orders will be issued direct to Lieut..
Tobin to relieve you in your duties at
Fort Rosecrans. Humphrey, quarter
MASTER"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
COURT OF INQUIRY
PREPARES REPORT
Gunboat Bennington and Flagship
Chicago Leave for San Fran
cisco Saturday


cisco Saturday
BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9.-The Benning-
ton court of inquiry today was engaged
in listening to a reading of the testi-
mony that has been heard up to the
present time and in authenticating
documents.
1t is expected that the report Of the
board will be made in a day or two.
The flagship Chicago and the Benning-
ton will leave here for Mare island on
Saturday evening.
Saturday morning a memorial service
will be held in Isis theater in remem-
brance Of the Bennington dead, and in
the afternoon the officers and men of
the Chicago and the Bennington will
pay a visit to Fort Rosecrans and the
military cemetery.
The remaining injured sailors in the
hospital are doing well. 1t has not
been decided whether to take them to
Mare island by train or steamer. Lieut..
Mitchell and Lieut.. Laramore, who were
sent from Mare island to the Benning-
ton, have been relieved and sent north.
Ensign Campbell of the Chicago will be
in charge of the Bennington until she
is taken away.
Ten more of the bodies buried on
Point Iona will be exhumed Friday
and sent to relatives in the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
MAUDE CONNIE DIVORCED
FROM MAJOR M'BRIDE
Irish Joan of Arc and Boer War
Hero Are JudlciaIy
Separated
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, Aug. 9.-The civil tribune of
the Seine today pronounced judicial
separation in the case Of Major
Mcbride who was prominent member
of the Irish brigade of the Boer army
in the South African war, and his wife,
formerly Maude Come, the we'll known
agitator. who has been called the Irt,h
Joan of Arc"
Mrs. Mcbride retains the custody OF
their children who the major will be al
lowed to visit periodically. The ques-
tion Of an absolute divorce will be
heard at future sitting.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
MEXICAN KILLED BY
CAR NEAR DoMINGUEZ

A Mexican named Garcia was killed
near Dominguez yesterday morning by
Pacific Electric car. Garcia stepped
from one track to the other to avoid an
approaching car. He was struck and
instantly killed by another car going
in the opposite direction. At the in-
quest held at Pierce Bros morgue yes
terday afternoon the jury rendered a
verdict of accidental death.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
DEATHS OF THE DAY

Captain Horace M. Reeva, Washington
BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 0.--capt. Horace
M. Reeva, who was member of the
general staff of the army. died last
night Of typhoid fever at the home Of
his father in this city.
Alexander Muir, Napa
By Associated Press.
NAPA, Aug. 9.-Alexander Muir. the
oldest resident Of Napa county, is dead
at his home here. Muir was 1O2 years
of age, and native Of Scotland. He
came to California In 1850.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
TRAIN STRIKES BUGGY;
KILLS TWO OCCUPANTS
BY Associated Press.

by AssocIated Press.
DENVER, Colo. Aug. 9.-While Rob-
ert Russell. aged 81, and his daughter,
Mrs. Frank Ballard. aged SO, were
driving across the tracks Of the Mofrat
road. north OF the town. passenger
train ran into their buggy throwing
them out.
Mrs. Ballard was instantly killed and
her father died several hours later from
internal injuries. Russell lived on a
small fruit ranch and the Billiards. were
living with him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
Alexander Muir, Napa
SURVEY OF HARBoR
AT EUREKA COMPLETED
By Assoeiated Presa.

EUREKA, Aug. 9.-The survey OF the
harbor ordered a month ago by Col.
Heuere. the United states government
engineer. was completed today Upon
the report OF his engineers. which will
be submitted at San Francisco tomor-
row. depends the congressional appro-
priation. which. it is hoped. will be
SECURED for the bar and harboT.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
Britt Trial

The trial of James Britt, who became
implicated in a quarrel with Henry
Stockbridge in front of the Burbank
theater Tuesday evening over Stock
bridges dog, win be held Saturday
morning in Judge Chambers court.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
YOUTH STEALS HORSE
FROM HIS BENEFAcToRs
BY Associated Press.

MARYsvILLE. Aug. 0. - Mervine
owens. 17-year old boy has been ar
rested here for stealing horse from
campers who gave him supper and a
bed last night When his benefactors
were asleep owens took the horse and
drove nearly TO Marysville, where he
turned the animal loose and walked in
to town.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
zloNIsTs COMM EMoRATE
DESTRUCTION OF TEMPLE

Services In commemoration OF the
is2bth anniversary OF the destruction OF
the Jewish temple at Jerusalem were
held by the Zionist societies Of Los
Angeles at the Olive street synagogue
last night. The book Of Lamenta-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10

tions was recited and Rabbi Isidore
Myers delivered an oration upon "The
Jew Who Mourns Over Jerusalem Is
Privileged to See Its joys" An in
teresting program was rendered and
the synagogue was crowded with mem
bers of the societies.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
TUNNELS INTO BASEMENT
TO ROB HIS EMPL OYER
Home Of Mrs. J. M. Martin Robbed
In Novel Manner by
Cheater Dou.
Chester Dow

Entering the basement through a
tunnel, Chester Dow robbed his en-
ployer, Mrs. J. N. Martin OF o29 West
First street, Of several rolls OF valuable
cloth yesterday afternoon.
The burglary pgas committed An the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11
Better Prospects.

Indications in New York and other
large business centers are that the
lowest ebb of trade was reached in
December, and that the middle of the
present month will see an upward ten
dency that is bound to make things
agreeable all around. Last month
there was a noticeable decrease in
the demand for staple articles. This
was due to high prices. Those in
close relation with the markets looked
upon this decrease in consumption as
apt to prove a disturbing factor for a
long time. 1t seems, however, that
confidence is being generally regained.
Talk of tariff revision coming at the
time when conditions were so dubious
had a doubly depressing effect. Now
that there is no prospect of any
changes in the schedules and that the
railroads have become convinced the
matter of rates will be thoroughly
investigated. the prospects are that
with the spring there will come a
revival of trade that cannot fail to be
satisfactory.-Provid News
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11
ToLsTol UNABLE. TO ANSWER.
Time When Russian Prophet Found
an Answer

Time When Russian Prophet Found
an Answer.
Once in Moscow, near the Boro-
sitchskaia gate. he Count Tolstoi),
saw a persistent beggar, asking aims
who exclaimed "A little penny, broth
er, in the name of Christi
police officer approached; he was
young, martial, and wrapped in the
regulation sheepsl1in. At the sight of
him the beggar fled, hobblng away in
fright and haste.
rs it possible said Tolstoi to him
SELF, that people are forbidden to ask
enarity, in Christ's name-in a Chris
tian land,'
Brother" he said to the police
man, can you read?"
Yes said the officer, politely, for
Tolstoi has a grand air.
Have you read the Bible?''
Yes
And do you remember Christ's or
ders to feed the hungry ?"-and he
eitee the words. The policeman was
evidently troubled; he turned to his
luestioner, and asked
And you, sir-can you read?"
Yes brother"
And have you read the police regu-
laticns?"
Yes, brother
And do you remember that begging
IN the main streets is forbidden
The prophet found no answer ready.
Success Magazine
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11
"A GREAT EVOLUTION
HOW REPUBLICAN PROPHECIES
HAVE BEEN FULFILLED.
The Predictions or Mckinley, Blaine
and Other Genuine Americans as to
This Country's Industrial Develop
ment Are More Than Verified.

When the opponents of the prOtec-
tive tariff policy give frank testimony
to its predictions that it would fail
to build up a home market or foster
the prosperity of the country, it is OPP
perfume to review the facts. 1t was
the constant contention of Mr.. McKin-
ley, Mr.. Blaine and other champions
of protection that the best market for
the products of the farm is the home
market. The free traders protested
that this country is, as President
Cleveland said of Iowa, chiefly agri-
cultural" 1t once was so, but the Re
publican protective policy has wonder
fully changed conditions so that that
eminent free trade journal, the New
York Evening Post, of December 81,
1904, is constrained to make this frank
admission:
For our own country, the consen-
sus of opinion from all quarters seems
to be that we are passing through a
somewhat remarkable industrial evo-
luton. With the wheat export trade
during a generation or more the
main stay of our international posi-
tion-falling to the lowest level since
the early seventies, and with expert
opinion rather disposed to hold that
the trade will never rise again to it's
old proportions, evidence of a change
in the composition of our foreign COM
merce is unQuestionably strong The
notable fact about this evolution is
that it has not occurred-at any rate
not primarily-aS a result of decreas-
ed facilities of production, but be-
cause our rapidly growing population
is consuming so largely the country's
cereal products as to leave but a
trif1ing surplus for the outside world.
This is clearly not a ground for pes
simism; it is, indeed, in some ways
a witness to the prosperity of the
United States
How clearly this is a fulfillment of
Republican prophecy and the realiza-
ton of the protective policy, may be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

noted by quoting the report of the
House Committee on Ways and
Means, when it recommended on Aug.
%, 1890. the adoption of the McKin-
ley tariff. Gov. Gear was a member
of the committee and had Iowa and
the great agricultural West in his
mind when he united with Mr.. Nc
Kinley and his associates on the COM
mittee in urging the adoption of the
new schedules. Referring to the de-
pressed condition of the markets for
farm products at that time, the COM
mittee deprecated the largely increas-
ing volume of agricultural products
imported into the United States,
which had gone up from $40, 900 600 in
value in 1850 to the enormous amount
of 1856, 600, 900 in 1889, and said: "One
of the purposes of a protective tariff
is to hinder a still larger importation
of foreign produce and thus save the
market from still further depression
And then the committee boldly de-
clared:
I'VE advance the rates upon the
products of the soil which either do
supply. or can be brought to supply
the home consumption. Horses, cat
tie, hogs, sheep. bacon, barley. beans,
peas, DSSl, mutton, PORK, DuckWnedC,
butter, cheese. eggs hay, hops, milk
poultry, fax seed. vegetables, pota-
toes, fax. hemp, hides, wool, tobacco
and many other products are advanc-
ed with view to save this entire mar
ket to the American farmer"
Over fourteen years have passed,
during which. with the interregnum Of
four years 0s93-1se7) of Democratic
tariff, the protective principle has had
free sway. Notwithstanding the in
creased acreage and bountiful yield of
farm products, the home consumption
steadily gains on the home production
and also a higher level of prices is
maintained, to the great satisfaction
and advantage of the American far
mer. The New York Evening Post
calls this remarkable industrial
revolution And it is. The essence
OF 1t is comprised in that papers state
ment that the evolution has occurred
because our rapidly growing popula-
ton is consuming so largely the coun-
try's cereal products as to leave but
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

trifing surplus for the outside
worldi''
In the gratifying results may be
found the very poetry of desire and
prophecy as embodied in one of Mr.
McKinley's fervent addresses before
the. Home Market Club of Boston,
when he said:
Il would secure the American mar
ket to the American producer Gap
plause) and | would not hesitate to
raise the duties whenever necessary
to secure this patriotic end. Cap
plause.) / would not have an idle
man or an idle mill or an idle spin
die in this country if. by holding ex-
clusively the American market we
could keep them employed and run
ming. (Applause.)"
The home market has been secured.
Let there be serious thought before
the American people begin inviting
the farmers, manufacturers and pro-
ducers of foreign countries to share it.
When the time comes, if ever, that
the American people cannot supply
themselves, then will be the occasion
when they should begin to lean upon
their neighbors for support--Bur-
lington Hawk-Eye.
Under the present prosperous condi-
ton of business it is recognized that
no immediate need of revision exists.
So long as this condition continues it
will be prudent to take time to consid-
er with care all phases of the tariff in
order to ascertain just where changes
should be made. A man can best tell
where shoe pinches by wearing it.
Having ascertained where the defect
is, he can then have it corrected. So
the inequalities and the unjust fea-
lures of the tariff, if any exist, can
best be ascertained by inquiry into it's
practical working and its effect on
commercial and industrial interests.
At the most there are no great inc
qualities in the tariff calling for cor
rection. Business interests ii some
sections may ask for changes, but the
country as whole is disposed, at
least for the present, to let well
enough alone.-Denver (Col.) Republic.
can.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11
MrJMoryKoeh1e

Nervous exhaustion invites disease.
This statement is the positive truth.
When everything becomes a burden
and you cannot walk few blocks with
out excessive fatigue, and you break
out into perspiration easily, and your
face Pushes, and you grow excited and
shal&y at the least provocation, and
you cannot bear to be crossed in any
thing, you are in danger; your nerves
have given out you need building up
at once To build up woman's nerv-
Gus system and during the period of
change of life we know of no better
medicine than Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Here is an
illustration Mrs Mary L. Koet<1e, 37I
Garfield Avenue, Chicago, Ill. writes:
"Ihave used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable.
Compound for years in my family and it
never disapponts so when felt that / was
nearing the change of life commenced tre.t-
ment with it. i took in all about six bottles
and it did me great deal of good It
stopped my dizzy spells, pains in my back
and the headaches with which had suffered
for months before taking the Compound. I
feel that if it had not been for this great med
tcine for women that 1 should not have been
alive to-day. 1t is splendid for women old or
young, and will surely cure all female disor-
ders."
Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass, in
vites all sick and ailing women to write
her for advice Her great experience
is at their service. free of cost.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11
Think of the Lonely ones.


Let us spare a thought for the lonely
ones,
From the moments gay and glad,
There are many whose lives are thin and
poor.
Whose thoughts are cold and sad
We can spare thought for the lonely
ones.
And perchance can find a way,
BY tender word. kindly look,
To brighten the lives of grey.
See the toiling seamstress. wan and pale.
In the dingy, Soroid room,
And the lonely youth. in his lodging. pine
For glance of the dear old home
See the mother weep till her eyes are red,
BY the empty cradle side.
And the widow reads for the hundredth
time
How her hero husband diedl
oh. look not far for the lonely ones,
For the man who tolls by thy side
May be feeling the gulf between thee and
him
Is cruelty. cruelty wide.
And it may be glance. kindly word.
Or a tender thought to bless.
May brighten soul that was lost Tor
years
In the plains of loneliness
A E. Bull in ..Philo and the Angel
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

called session The president has
been consulting with Republican sena-
tors and representatives on the mat
ter. Most of the senators told him
that the question ought to be left to
the decision of the party in the popu-
lar branch. and the Republicans of
that body appear to have decided
against it. For several reasons this
is wise settlement. 1t shuts off all
tariff changes. A decision in favor of
tariff revision would check importa-
ton, disturb several sorts of trade,
and have an embarrassing effect on
general business. This menace has
been removed by the voice of a ma
jority of the Republican members of
Congress Railroad legislation, if it is
had, need not disturb trade in any
way-St- Louis Globe-Democrat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

It is noticeable that the most en-
rhatic protests against football are
seldom forthcoming in the fall of the
year. when-the earnest protestants
haven't time to do anything but at
tend to their regular work or go to
the games
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11
A Wise Settlement.

No tariff legislation is likely to be
had if Congress should meet in extra
session. A poll of the House shows
that that body is overwhelmingly
against taking up the tariff question,
either in the present term or in a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

Sioux Falls has developed a young
lady of 16 years who can move tables,
read minds, and perform wonderful
feats by psychic power Of course,
she is a fraud. because no one has
yet been able to explain how she
does it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

The woman who secured a divorce
after the plea that her mother-in-law
had refused to lend her lone small
egg could have advanced no more
seasonable argument-upleSs the
small egg had been a bit of coal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

The public would be vastly more in
terested in that decision handed down
by the supreme court against the
beef packers had the decision called
for a shading in the price of beef
steaks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

Ingenious inventors have devised a
way of turning buggy into an auto
mobile" An awkward driver, how
ever, can do the same thing much
more expeditiously.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

King Leopold of Belgium has added
to his reputation for eccentricity by
going back from the automobile to
the horse. 1t may be. of course-the
dispatch does not say-a simple case
of lin the machine shop
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

The sentiment of a majority of the
members of the national House of
Representatives has been sufficiently
disclosed to show that there will be
no radical tariff revision in the near
future.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

When a New York man was fined
$25 the other day his wife and eight
aunts and female cousins who were in
court promptly swooneds What dread
full thing would have happened if he
had been fined $25.49?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

That New York physician who rec
ommends that idiots be drowned has
no idea how much fun the world has
with them when they grow up and be-
gin writing opinions and theories like
his.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

The New York custom house inspec-
tors are to adopt a new custom, that
of wearing coats with fifteen pockets.
Seems to be a good deal of dOughbag
for one small garment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

The Washington baseball team has
discarded the name of Senators, as
Being a hoodoo, and is casting about
for a new one. How would Deficits
do?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

Mrs. Philip Carpenter tells a few
club sisters at breakfast that mans
ideal woman is always the one fur
Their back" But never meaning of
course, the woman behind the times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-11

According to the city treasurer's re-
port, we owe a trifle more than ST.
100000. 1t looks as though we should
be driven to marry money.-Toronto
Mail.