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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
Mr.. Togo Missed a Chance

It is bit disappointing that Mr. Togo, with his ire
mendous opportunities adds nothing to the literature of
naval warfare. To be sure he has made No damage to
u.s. less of word but that too busnesslike
too much like announcement by ordinary report.
There's nothing in it to go ringing down the ages in the
primary grade readers stir the hearts of others than
those directly interested in Japans investment in ship
metal.
AS far back as B. c. 81, at Acum Octavius crowed
the beaten Antony in the words Weve punctured
him. according liberal translation of the Latin.
The Romans remember the pet expression to this day. and
there's hardly been important fight since but victor
victim got off something that lived to fire the patriotic
hearts.
What would Uncle Sans marital literature be without
Lawrence's Don't give up the ship" Perry's eve met
the enemy and they ours, Deweys '1ou may fire If
you are ready, Mr. Grdley,' ETC. etc.?
Mr.. Togo has done big thing. He has licked big
part of the white race scared the and made his nation
king of the dark breed ''No damage to ships will
not ve and yet the has showed in previous reports
that he is aconc and orina if not humorous He has cap
tured sunk put the the strongest fleet
sembled and yet he merely stupidity announces that it
ddn hurt him. Why couldn he have said owe OF their
coal9 We have met the enemy and they will regret
to report', something else with eternal life in tg
man chances great MANS to live in history or lit
erature mighty few and Mr. Togo has signay failed
imitator.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
Russia a Volcano

''The death of half million men and the loss of bill
lions OF the price of the rejection of progress and
western civilization Sebasopol struck the shacles from
the sells and Port Arthur Mukden and Tsu island should
free Russia from the slavery of the bureaucracy
This from the Russ the most widely read paper in Rus
sla is flash of fame from the rmbng crater warning
the world of the awakening fires of the volcano underlying
the autocratic government of the car
1.-The japanese, says the Sovo, another popular Rus
sian paper ARE not fighting the Russian people, but the
Russian bureaucracy which has rejected with energy the
talent of the nation for host of scycophans and time
serving courters Our only consolation in this bitter hour
is the consciousness that it not the people but the gov
eminent which has suffered defeat Enough'
News dispatches tell that the soldiers of the Russian
army IN Manchuria showing a spirit of revolt and
fusing to fight This is sensational than vitality inn
portan The Russian soldiers have refused fight from
the first Under the prod and the lash they have stood in
line and shot and been shot at but their hearts empty
of the divine inspiration and zeal that make fight in
deed.
All the glory to Japan for the victories she has won
land and seal But let not forget that when nation
of free goes into battle with nation of serfs there
tremendous advantage which ships and guns and billions
of dollars cannot overcome.
Defeat in battle has brought the Russian auocracy face
to face at last with the ruin it has wrought in it's realm
That autocracy light build itself, manhood has been
repressed that usurpaton of powers and privileges might
be more complete the people have been held in Ignorance
that the mobiles ght riot extravaganza the wealth
aors have been kept in poverty. Thus has Russian
tiona character been nodded for centuries.
And when the call came to patriotism, pride, manhood
there none to respond.
No patriotism, for who be devoted to oppression?
No pride for who be proud Of ignorance and des
tuition?
No manhood-how manhood flower under the
blight of ignorance and restitution and oppresson9
The issue of this has been decided less by the skill
and of the Japs glorious they than by the
century old policy at ST. Petersburg, by which it
sought to build up the glory and grandeur of nation at
the expense of the patriotism, pride and manhood of its
people.
The outcome is demonstrating that nation thus built
up is gded thing of clay that at blow is crumbling
into dust.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
GREAT CONCLAVE
OF EDITORS

GUTHRIE, Okla, June 7.-Editors
of daily and weekly papers through
out teh country to a total of several
hundred have rounded up in this city
for the twentieth annual convention
of the National Editorial association.
A majority of the members are ac-
companied by their wives and fam
lilies. making the total attendance
more than 1000. At welcoming
demonstration this evening the visi-
tors will be greeted by Governor Fer
guson, Mayor Duke and President
Fegan of the Commercial club. The
business sessions are to begin to-
morrow morning and will continue
Through Friday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
BY DIR. WASHINGTON GLADDEN.,
Moderator of the Congregational Church.

Copyright, 1905, by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association.)
1t is, of course, absurd to suppose
that l could ever be the possessor of
a fortune like that concerning which
the question is asked. No man who
tries to obey the law of the land and
ever gain any such amount of money.
nor the hundredth part of it.
But if, by any possible chance, such
a mountain of money, so gained, were
thrust upon me by bequest, and l
We're compelled to assume the control
of it, l think that l should first make
diligent endeaVor to find those who
had been despoiled in the building of
the fortune, and render to them full
restitution. 1t would be difficult
undertaking, no doubt, for there
would be many fraudulent claimants,
and it would not be easy to determine
the measure of loss which each had
suffered; but it would be the right
thing to do, and it would be better
to make some mistakes than to make
no attempt at restitution. There
would be not few plain cases. Hun
dreds could be found who have been
stripped of their resources and finan-
cially crippled; there are troops of
widows ard children to whom such
lust recompense would be q great
boon. man died in poverty, only
few weeks ago, who was once worth
a million; he had been impoverished
by these ruthless methods. His heirs
would be entitled to a liberal COM
pensation. There would be a great
satisfaction in restoring to those
who have been the direct victims OF
the spoiler the means of comfort and
happiness of which they have been
deprived.
After this restitution had been ac-
complished think that the remainder
should all go into the public treasury.
By some scheme of apportionment,
would divide 1t among the cities OF
the country, and let it go as far as II
would toward extinguishing their
municipal debts. Every such fortune
has been gained by burdening the en-
tire population, by levying tribute,
in small amounts, upon the whole
people; justice would require that it
he used in Tightening the public bur
den, and this can best be done by
taxation.
Much of this fortune is invested
in railways, mines and other great
The securities represent
ing these properties could be widely
distributed by sale. at fair prices, and
thus afford a good opportunity for
the people to invest their savings in
industries.
The money ought not to be used
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07

Y, his mother being Irish, and she
still resides in that city. His first
Irish part was in Miss Decima," at
the Londono Criterion, and the hero
in "Mavourneen" was his first star
part "Mavourneen" was followed
by 'The Irish Artist" ''The Minstrel
of Clare" Sweet Inniscarra," and
"a Romance of Athlone," the piece
he will present here.
For "I'he Irish Artist Mr.. Olcott
wrote and composed his first song,
Katie Mahone." and has since that
time written all of the songs for his
different plays. One Of his many
popular songs, MY Wild Irish Rose"
which he wrote five years ago, has
been demanded by his audiences in
nearly every city every year since he
composed it, and the editions have
run into the thousands of copies and
the royalties into thousands of dol
lars
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
CONVENTION OF
MUSICAL CLUBS
fScripps News Association.)


DENVER, Col, June THE Ma
tional Federation of Musical Clubs,
whose membership embraces musical
organiza tons in the chief cities
throughout the country, began it's
fourth biennial convention here to-
day as the guest of the Tuesday Mu-
steal club of this city. The attend
ance is the largest in the history
of the federation's meetings. This
morning was devoted to the recep-
ton of the visitors and the reports
of the national officers. After lunch.
eoen at the Denver Woman's club
the delegates attended n concert pro-
vided by prominent musicians belong.
ing to the federation. The conven.
ton will continue until the end of
the week and the business sessions
will be interspersed with musical and
social entertainments.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07

struggling star. Today Chauncey Oh
colt, sweet singer of Irish ballads,
and clever player and musical COM
poser, matinee idol and linguist, is,
in reality, one of the most popular
and successful actors on the Ameri-
can stage.
Mr.. Olcott's early days as a thes-
plan were fraught with struggle and
disappointments, but he kept hard at
work until he became the leading
tenor of the Lyric theater, London,
under the management of Charles
Wyndham No star of today was more
ready to seize an opportunity when
it presented itself than Chauncey Oh
colt. A profitable field in this coun-
try was made vacant by the retire
ment of a popular favorite. Olcott in
London saw the chance. he cabled to
his present manager, Augustus Pitou,
and took a steamer to New York
Ever since then Chauncey Olcott has
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
MONTANA CLUB
WOMEN MEET

DEER LODGE, Mont, June T.
There was an increased attendance
today at the second days sessions of
the annual meeting of the Montana
Federation of Women's Clubs. The
forenoon was occupied with the cleo
ton of officers and other routine
business. An excellent literary and
musical program was carried out
this afternoon. Its features includ-
ed a general discussion on schools
of arts and crafts and the considera-
ton of various questions relating to
child study. This evening the visi-
tors are to be entertained at recep-
ton given in their honor by the club
women of Deer Lodge
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07

Sz9 Riverside Avenue, Ground Floor.
$1loo-New six-room house, stone
foundation. attic, city water, on Trac.
ton company's new car line In north
west part Of city. This is a good buy
and will be worth more as soon as tho
cars commence to run. Terms, 5000
cash. SIS per month. per cent.
$l5Oo-A five-room house, stone
roundation and cellar, city water,
lawn and trees, small barn, chicken
mouse and yard; lot 75x12o. Terms,
$500 cash, balance $40 per month. 8
per cent, or will trade equity as first
payment on or 10 acre tract close
to city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
Which Would You Rather Be Barr or Togo?

Would you rather be the hero of the fastest yachting
trip the Atlantic the master of the ancient of
navigation the winner of the kasers trophy and the
tied applause of all lovers of good sport and fair play and
of the god wishes of every competitor would you rather
be the slayer of thousands of you and
against whom men, you held possible personal ami
mostly the winner of paudts of men of your race but
pauds mingled with the dying of your enemies?
Would you rather know you had conquered wind and
weather cever and keeny and could laugh into the face
of the sky with high heart and clear conscience feel
that thousands of miles away there and child
weeping inconsolably because of youf
Would you rather have your float upon the high
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
0L(0TT'5 HISTORY As A
5|NQ[R Of IRISH BALLADS

steadily climbed the ladder of histri-
onic success and popularity until he
stands today at the very zenith of his
career, peerless in his own particular
field-that of the refined Irish come
dian and singer of pretty ballads.
Mr., Olcott was born in Buffalo, N.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07

Not many theatergoers in this city
are aware of the rapid rise to the
high plane of popularity which Caun-
cey Olcott, who appears at the Spo-
kane tomorrow night, at present &C.
cupies. Twelve years ago he was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07

est pennon which kisses the dome of heaven if only
for day. be enshrined in the temple of fame, knowing
that your pedestal rested the bones of ugtered men
Would you rather have narrowed Atlantic by your sea-
manshp narrowed the lives of widows and orphans by
killing their protectors?
After ALL whose is the higher rank, the shippers the
admiral's?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
THF Traders NATIONAL BANk

Supi.u 80. 49,. .$200, 900
SURPLUS ana prohts. $500 900
Ofhcers-Alfred Coolidge. president:
A. Kuhn. vice president; Chas. s. Ell
tinge. cashier; ]. Elmer West. assist
ant cashier.
Directors-M. NJ Cowley, Patrick
Clark. James Monaghan. A. Kuhn, AL
fred Coolidge. ID. NJ. Drumheller, ].
Elmer West
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
Persian Nerve Essence

HEsTOIEa AdANHoOD-Has cured
thousands OF cases Nervous Debility.
Insomnia and Atrophy. They clear the
brain, strengthen the circulation,
make digestion perfect. and impart
q magnetic vigor to the whole being
All drains and losses stopped perma-
nently. 800 per box; 8 boxes, guar
anteed to cure or refund money, IS. 90.
Mailed sealed. Book free. Persian
Med. Co, s35 Arch street. Philadel.
Spokane only
ct
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
Ayers

Cherry PectOra1. A
regular medicine. A strong
medicine. A doctors medi-
cine. A medicine that cures
hard colds, severe coughs,
Group, the grip, bronchitis,
asthma, pneumonia. Low Ioas AYf Mass cS;:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
FOR RENT.

E510 CORTLAND ave-, room
E5l4 CORTLAND ave, room
01223 Howard ST. room house $4,000
JAMES B. GRAY,
Phone $40. 702 First Ave.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-07
WHAT ID Do WITH It /
| HAD R00tf[LL[Q'5 n0htI''

DIR. WASHINGTON GLADDEN. SAYS HE WOULD RE
STORE IT TO THE DESPOLED MEN AND TO
THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF VICTIMS;
THE REMAINDER HE WOULD TURN OVER TO
THE PUBLIC TREASURES TO BE ABSORBED
BY THE NATIONAL LIFE FROM WHENCE IT
CAME
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
The Passing OF Despotism

Nicholas IS the car OF all the Rus
sias' in name only. In the presence of
a popular uprising that not only threat
ems his official but physical head. he
has been forced to send for White and
confer upon him practically the powers
of a dictator. Witte. the strongest man
in Russia. stands between the car and
revolution if not anarchy He alone
can prevent a reign of terror. The car
offered him the premiership several
days ago. but Witte fully realizing that
nothing can save the present dynasty,
declined the office unless empowered 10
make sweeping reforms. He demands
freedom of speech, freedom of the
press, freedom of assembly, a popular
parliament. guaranteed rights to the
masSes-in short. government model
ed after the British idea. Nicholas de-
sired to grant these demands, but the
reactionaries, the corrupt grand dukes
held him back. Meanwhile the disor-
ders increased, the agitators grew in
strength and the despotism rested on
volcano. Nicholas i'll order TO avert
chaos, at last summoned White and
intrusted him with the perilous mis-
sion of saving the state. 1t may be too
late. But the people trust White and
he may be able to stay the hand of the
avenger. The situation now is, Witte
or revolution that will not end until
the cZar and his wicked and stupid adj
visors are driven from power.
Whether Witte succeeds or not, the
days of "despOtism tempered by dyna-
mite" are ended. The obsolete Rus
sian government is doomed to destruc-
ton. No promises of halfway reforms
can save it. The people have come to
know their power. and knowing, dare
maintain ii. Absolutism in Russia is
dead for all time. A constitutional
government will take its place. Re
forms never go backward.
In Russia they must go forward The
people demand ii. and White. the man
of the people. is not to be trifled with.
1t is bad time for monarchies in
which the people have no voice With
the passing of the Russian dynasty the
last vestige of absolute government will
have been wiped out of existence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
Monday, Nov. 8, 1905.
THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR

THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
CONGRESSMAN IN THE FOUR
TENTH DISTRICT OCCURS TO.
MORROW. THE DEMOCRATIC CAN.
DIDATE is J. HOWARD PATTEE,
OF WARREN COUNTY, A MAN
WHO HAS CONSISTENTLY ssRv-
ED AND SUPPORTED THE PARTY
FOR HALF A CENTURY.
HE is NOT ONLY A REPRESEN-
TATIVE DEMOCRAT, BUT A REP
RESENTATIVE BUSINESS MA N
AND MANUFACTURER. HE is EN-
TITLED TO YOUR VOTE AND YOU
SHOULD SEE TO 1T THAT HE
GETS 1T.
MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO VOTE,
AND TO VOTE FOR J. HOWARD
PATTEE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
Little Note in Comparison.

J. Howard Pattee. the democratic
candidate for congress in the special
election in the Fourteenth district,
which is to be held tomorrow, is a
man of the people who began life as a
humble workman in a factory such as
he has built through his industry and
inventive genius. into one of the best
known among the manufactures of ag-
ricultural implements in the west. He
therefore knows how 10 sympathize
with the man who tolls and has shown
that sympathy in the conduct of his
business. His inclinations and tenden-
cy are on the side of the people with
whom he has always mingled.
James Mckinney, the republican
candidate for congress in the special
election to be held in the Fourteenth
district tomorrow. is a man who was
born and reared in the lap of luxury.
A bankers son. he has never known
want. and has no conception of the
trials and hardshipS of the man who
starts out in this world with but two
hands To make his way. He knows
and to whom the struggle for daily
bread is a problem. Under a fathers
care he was prepared without hardship
to fall heir to a well established bank
ing business. His sympathies are
therefore naturally with the exclusive
class.
And. his inciinations and tendency
are also on the side of the class of
people with whom he has always min
gled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
Latest Phase OF Pump Purchase
Proposition.

The latest phase of the pump pur-
chase proposition which has been agi-
tating the city for some time is that
found in the fact that the pump COM
pany whose bid has received the APP
probation of a majority of the alder
men. has presented to the council for
approval an ordinance drawn by the
pump COmpany's attorneys providing
for the means of meeting the payment
of the pump. and contemplating not
only the use of the fund especially
saved up for the purpose by the city
clerk with the councils approval but
involving every cent OF the city's re-
sources-including the contingent fund
outside of prescribed appropriations
What the council may do with this
latest proposition remains TO be seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
Tomorrow Elections.

Tomorrow there will be held state
elections for governors in Massachu-
sets. Rhode Island Ohio and Virginia
Although Pennsylvania will only elect
state treasurer. judge of the supreme
court and judge of the superior court.
there is every prospect of real fight
next Tuesday. The old time republi-
can organization is i'm desperate as
well as 4 degenerate situation. realiz-
ing that the election throughout the
state may be the complete downfall of
the republican machine. which has
been robbing the people for years.
In Philadelphia the old time ward
heelers have been made to realize by
their leaders that il they are beaten
this time they will be out of business
for years 10 come They are prepar-
ed to fight for their lives.
There is also an immense amount of
noise in New York over the municipal
election. although il is fact. notwith-
stand NJ ,he election machinery is in
the hands of Tammany. the result will
be decided decently and in order. and
every Vo- --'',ally cast will De prop
erly counted But in Philadelphia /, is
different.
In Ohio the contest against the re-
publicanS grows warmer as the cam
paign closes. and many republicans
have expressed themselves as going to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06

cast their ballot for Pattison the demo
cratic nominee. Secretary Taft.
staunch republican that he is. de-
cIared in his recent speech at Akron
that if he voted at all. he would vote
against the candidates of the Cox ma
chine. In Massachusetts the demo-
Gratis, from recent reports have an
even chance TO win.
in this congressional district there is
to be a special election TO fill the seat
made vacant by the death of Represen-
tatiVe y. F. Marsh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
Some Campaign Humor.

The New York city campaign has
developed some faint signs of humor.
At a Hearst meeting the other night
while a candidate was speaking he
asked impressively:
What is the one thing that We of
this great community are suffering
most from at the present time?"
He paused. and there was deep
silence.
"Bedbugs." said man in the gal
lery, and the speaker hurried to an
other topic.
AT the Mcclellan meeting Controller
Grout referred To the other two candi-
dates for mayor as two promising Viii
liamS.
They are two counterfeit Bills"
yelled i man in the balcony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06

Miss Roosevelt has II bolts of en-
broidered crepe, many bolts of fine en-
broidered cambria, and vast quantities
or linen beautiful enough for Empress
lingerie. whatever that is: also dozens
upon dozeus upon dozens of weblike
lace and embroidered silk stockings.
plenty Of lace covers. parasols in all
shades and any number of fans. Miss
Roosevelt is the most popular girl in
her set. and the other girls declare she
is the most interesting conversational
list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06

Editor Davidson. of the Fulton Coun-
ty Democrat. has received a personal
letter from William Loeb. Jr.. secretary
To President Roosevelt. in which the
declaration is made that under no cir
cumstance will President Roosevelt be
q candidate for denomination. That
disposeS of the matter so far as Lewis
town is concerned AT any rate Brother
Davidson will prospect the heavens for
chariot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
Low Rates.

Very low round trip tickets on sale
via the Rock Island on Nov. Z, 81, Dec.
and 10 to a number of points in the
west. southwest and south. The rate
to a few of these points are as fol
lows: $3.50 to Muskogee, l. T. and
return; $14.05 to Oklahoma City. o. T.,
and return; $17.25 TO Fort Worth or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06

IL is real nice to have manufacture
ing concern come around that is SO
anxious to sell the city pump that ii
is ready not only to draw up the pur-
chasing contract and the ordinance
which is not out of the ordinary-but
to go still further and establish the
precedent of providing at its own eX,
pense the ways and means of the city
meeting the cost of the purchase
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-06
Low Rates via the Rock Island.

On Nov. and 81, Dec. and 10, the
Rock Island will have on sale round
trip tickets at very low rate to num-
Der of points in the north. west and
southwest. For full information call at
depot or city Office, 1929 Second av-
enue.