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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
DespOndent Over Illness, Ed.
Bloom Commits Suicide.
JUMPS OFF TIER OF CELLS
Shouts Goodbye" as He Drops
to Corridor Below Dies Two
Hours Later.

Ed Bloom. convict No. 299S, re-
ceived at the penitentiary from Spo-
kane, March 2S, 1908, to serve eight
years for burglary, jumped from the
ton tier of cells to the corridor below
in the prison. a distance of 80 feet, at
$50 o'clock this morning and was so
badly injured that he died two hours
later in the prison hospital without re-
gaining consciousness.
Bloom died at $50 o'clock and Cor
ouer Cookery was Immediately notified
of the convict's death by Captain
Smith After investigating the case
Coroner Cookery decided that no in
quest was necessary and gave the pris-
on authorities permission to dispose
of the body in any way they saw fit.
Bloom will probably be buried in the
prison cemetery as it is believed he
has no relatives in this country.
Undoubtedly Suicide.
ut was a clear case of suicide,
Coroner Cookery said after his in
vestigation. Bloom with the other
convcts in his tier had just been re-
leased for breakfast.
Bloom waited for the other con-
victs to pass on when he made a sud-
of cells. about 80 feet above the cor
ridor. Reaching the top he noticed
another convict who was lying in his
cell i'll.
Bloom waved his hand at the con-
Wet shouted good bye and fell over
backwards. Bloom was rendered un-
conscious by the fall but did not show
many outward injuries. His head was
slightly cut and one of his feet in
jured. The cause of death was inter-
nal hemorrhages.
In Bad Health.
Bloom had been complaining for
some time of not feeling we'll although
he continued at work in the jute MILL y
said Captain Smith. "He did not init
mate to any Of his fellow convicts that
he contemplated killing himself and
left no letters as far as we have been
able to find.
Bloom was sent up from Spokane
three years ago to serve eight years
Tor burglary. This was his second
'erm he having served one sentence
before for burglary. Bloom was an
American Jew and was about 26 years
oio. Little is known of the dead con-
Vict's relatives"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
Pope Has Heart Disease.

ROME, Aug. 9.-The Pope was +
+ seized with an attack of heart +
+ weakness after his fatiguing du- +
r ties this morning. +
+ DR.. Lapponi ordered complete +
+ rest. /.
+ Later the Pope was reported +
+ better. +
+ +
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
FATAL MEXICAN FLOODS.

DURANGO, Mexico, Aug. O. 4
The streets are flooded six feet 4
deep and three persons We're 4
drowned. 4
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09
Herring Arrested.

Nhlef Collins announced at $3.50
ocIock that Herring was under arrest.
me arrest followed a conference with
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-08-09

the states attorneys representative,
the police officials and Herring. Ar
rangements to give bond have been
made.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13


to the
continue to exercise
where the welded by ruler who NERlTS HIS
happiness the character the
has happened that hereditary ruler of good
character Constantine Then the
hereditary acquainted with reading OF his
the lot There dozens of Henry the KILLS
of Constantine
the happiness of the people NONE THE
the chosen Good rulers good
men government representative the
off the head of bad ruler get rid Of him. wait for
Reaper relieve them him. They turn him down at the polls
and try in hope getting better
KEYSTONE the arch of representative governments that
the wISEST chosen WELD the that is inherent in the
ueope-the power % themselves
THE PEOPLES SHOULD BE FILLED BY THE BEST MEN
This But sometimes there is room for an excp
t;n This political parties contendg for control
Of the having principles dangerous to the welfare OF the whole
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13
GGHCH PAGE
Saturday. January 10. 1906
Personal Fitness the Only Issue

In recent editorial the Banner Of Liberty
hon will take political questions to
in the elections to be held this that espouse
day the candidacy
We have high regard for the opinions of capable editor good
Democrat patriotic citizen and honest guides
mics of the Banner of Liberty
But let where the line of policy he
The object all promote
happiness of the people That form government which
this the BEST FORM
which ALL happy ,..
government passions
human ailty and, ALL HUMAN prevents
government government
any other form yet tried by
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13
E d I Z @
THE SUN

people, principles safeguard then be best
to choose the LESSER MAN the predomnnce of the
GREATER PRINCIPLE.
THIS STATE and
writing about politics.
The Democratic party, which in this State the intelligence @
property and the virtue the well the principle equal sights r.
all the people, as does in the country at large n~n
HAS NO ENEMY TO FIGHT. tep ,lf~l.
Politics Florida principle governmental
policy, it is ALL DEMOCRATIC principle and policy ,om
1t is therefore, question FITNESS hold Office AND
THIS ALONE that Florida electors called at the polls
The people of Florida permitted approach the ideal them
selves that they have it in their THE BEST MEN TO HOLD
OFFICE
eector this State had the tm rather if he took the time
because has the time he would M to study the character and
qualifications of those who willing burdens Of Office and choose
those whom his knowledge and judgment pointed the BEST QUALIFIED
would perfect beings have
But the people do not take time to investigate for themselves They
busy with their private
1t newspapers study questions general
interest
Things general interest editors things HIS OWN PRIVATE
CONCERN
through eyes
papermaking
and political life the country
supply him with things his table the ter things
Granted therefore, that the welfare happiness the
putting
the qualifications offering AND TO
qualified
opinion get light
understanding that will to change it.
We will the candidates through editorial sieve by the
elimination those who appear the most fit hold Office
THE SUN will give every decent honest fair exploit
claims hold public Office in its columns but will editorial
page expression opinion who will best the people,
OPINION this question
this have other matters that people,
We express clearly limitations will permit
gotten the light possible this subject by careful study
Oft candidates.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13

unknd has said that Lake City about the oor
tutonay the Buchanan law and will take to States Sprmo
everybody else satisfied, buildings are going nm in
Gainesville.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13

Schif have currency or we will
panic these What more currency
never mi the elastic part
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13

Within the next few months we-he pocyhdr the
the desired revision the insurance laws by act Of legislation
pleasant things anticipation It's the good seeds of 1905 that fell
soil that will help make the fun 1905 and Of The
investigation did than could have pecue the hearts
fall justice and of those who desire that graft forever
business there urgng hankune and appreciation
its work The companies introduced
camens costly prevailing a
which has been dependent with every open
fill pockets High living result will not be INDUCED
the thrift which inevitably result all owner
pocyhoer We hope chronicle the end of been an
absolute
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13

the Monitor Florida has departed from Florida
her wish to remark that this entitled
something its upon great waters
We a batteship Florida.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-01-13

with the North Poles little game hide newspaper reporter
given assignment to find it, He'll the Pole mills
itself
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

Cucumber Cream makes the face
like velvet-PalAce Phar macy. 48tf
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11
Fremont Wall Paper 90. for paints

FISHING WASN'T GOOD-Fight.
ing WAS not 30 good in EeAver yester.
day ~ II has been. II 10 said that
about 1900 front have been caught
thsre this year by Florence people
Within the lAat four years the stream
he's been stocked with about 90. .00N
Of them.
Selling out for Less than cast.
Must close ont entire stock before July
lst Blunt and Hogate. 87.99
''Bsss tce cream soda''-Ysltou.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly. In strietest conf
dence, telling US all your troubles.
We will send Free Advice Tin plain,
sealed envelope. Address: Ladies'
Advisory Dept, The Chattanooga
Medidse Co.. Chattanooga, Tenn.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

HAD SAND BAG-A stranger In
the city last night surrendered himself
to the officers. He was carryin ing sand
bag and said that he was afraid that
be would either be killed or would
kill somebody. He WAS carrying II
foi self protection. SO he claims. He
was placed In jail and will be held
for the present.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11
Glass at Fremont Wall Paper %.

DISCOURAGED AT PROSPERITY
"A DO uildsr At Waudswortb. England.
hanged h'mself the other day becauss
he was too prosperous; he had more
work than he could do. Il seems ab.
surd enough. yet there are many
people who commit suicide for precise.
ly the same reason. though not BY
hanging. Possibly that IL an sasisr
and pleasantsr route than nsrvous
breakdown.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11


GRANGER PAYS UP-Further
evidence that the Canon City. Flor.
enoe Royal Gorge and Interurban
Street railway will be pushed to com.
pletiou ia the fact that General Man.
ager Granger Saturday afternoon paid
up W. d. White, the grading contrao-
tor, in full to the hrst Of June. The
amount doe Mr. White to that date
was SEQ. 600 and every cent Of II was
paid. This money was merely for
that part Of the grade that Ia finish.
ed between Canon City and the Roy al
Gorge. There is . ten.mile grade
between the two points and the work
has prog gressed no far that Mr.. White
believes he can complete the job
by the first Of July at the latest. The
contract for grading this end of the
line has not been let but it Is thought
1t will be just as soon as the other
end 10 graded. The contract for the
bridge across the Royal Gorge ha,
been let to the Bullen Bridge com.
pauy.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11
JOTTINds ABOUT TOWN
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE

HORSE ERANAWAY-The horse be.
longing to Bert Robinson runaway yes
terdAy noon and nearly broke it's neck
IN the irrigating ditch on Pixies Peak
avenue. 1t fell into the ditch and
scraped the hide OF its head but no
bones were broken. Glen Jack with
the assistance Of ropes managed to
pull the horse ont.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

'bsss ios cream soda"-Yslton.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

Hurried eating has ruined many a mans
stomach. The MISUNDERSTANDING pro-
cess is gradual, often unnoticed at first.
But 1t is only short time until the liver
balks, the digestive organs give way, and
almost countless ills assail the man who
endeavors to economize time at the ex-
pense of his health.
A torpid liver causes quarantine Of the
entire system. 1t locks in the diseased
germs and body poisons and affords them
full play, inviting some serious illness.
In families where August Floweris used.
a sluggish liver and constipation are un-
known, so are all stomach ailments, as
well as indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn,
headaches and kidney and blader affec-
tions. No well-regulated family should
be without this standard remedy.
Two sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists.
For sale at CITY DRUG STORE
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

SHADOW SOCIAL--T knights
and Ladies Of Security will eive .
shadow social at California hall Tues.
day evening. June I2. at $3.50. Ad-
mission loo. Refreshments. 1873
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

sCRIBEs NEW OFFICERS-At
the annual meeting Of the Arkansas
Valley Editorial association In SalidA
Saturday. Guy U. Hardy editor Of tba
Canon City Record Was elected presi
dent ana p. Byrns Of the Bessemer
Indicator. seovetAry and treasurer.
The place Of the NEXT mesting Was left
to the executive committee which
will be named bv the president.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

Brown d Son hay. gran. feed. coal.
Successors 70 Il. r. AillAr. Aft
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

Don't forget the Gypsy Queen Gan.
tAtA. Most spectacular entertainment
ever staged In Florence. Houston
opera house. June ~. Adm lesion 35
cents.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11
GAVE UP SUPPORTER

- wore supporter for years, for
my womb, which had crowded every
thing down before 1t, writes Mrs. S. J.
Chrisman, Of Mannsvile, N. Y. "Isuf-
fered untold misery and could hardly
walk. After taking Cardui gave up
my supporter and can nov be on my
feet half day at Tine"
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

ATTEND Mesars. Guy
U. Hardy of the Canon City Record
O. N. Bisssll Of the Citizsu and Z E.
Watts Of The Tribune were the Ere
mont county newspaper men In stte nd
Auce st the editorial meeting in salids
Saturday.
The daily tribune., 1906-06-11

be easily verified by interviewing the
parties IN sntiGned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-14

property and TO regard England and other Old
World countries very far behind the times
The fact is. however. that England is very thor
and in some cases can claim have used them
before thought OF doing An instance
of this is the penny in the slot machine which
listed In Alexandria time before the Christian
and having been used in England by a certain
freethinking publisher one Richard Garlic, who
lived between 1890 and 1913.
The Alexandrian device. known 'Eeros Vase"
was very much like the modern automatic
chine. When the coin dropped through the
slot it fell side OF horizontal beam. which.
being depressed. opened valve suspended from
a chain at the other end. and wine commenced 10
flow through pipe. When the beam mad Leen
depressed to a certain angle the coin fell of auI
the valve closed.
The application of the penny in the slot system
to the gas supply is OF comparatively recent date.
but thus far England has taken the idea much
enthusiastically than America. Until the
introduction of the gas cooker families of the
working class did their cooking over Just such a
little CRATE may be seen in CruikShankS Illus
trationS of DiCkenS-d CRATE titted with Il hob on
crane which pots might be hung. BakeShops
and cheap restaurants supplied any deficiency in
this primitive method of cooking. Lately bakers
i'm he End OF London have complaining
of a falling off in their business. They have
been in the habit of cooking ths artisans din
nerS." says report OF the London Gas Company,
matte meters and gas ovens, they cooking their
dinners
The use of the slot cooker is spreading all over
England. not only in London and its suburbs, but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-14

turned 20 tbs state treasury special commission
created for the purpose OF building the Capitol.
sorrner Governor Stone being the president. and #
tAt the contract after selecting the designs made
8y Joseph NJ Huston q Philadelphia architect The
iooznn,ission also contracted with Edwin A Abbey
Cor paintings TO COST $1,000 with George Gray Bar
fxArd 60 furnish sculptures for $4,000, and with
C1ciet Oakley for paintings TO cost $4,000
George Y. Payne & Co.. of Philadelphia we're the
2rrdsrs and began the work IN the fall OF 1901
Their contract called for a finished building. which
rosent according TO the commission. building III
Tar occupancy when Il turned 10 the state
.-oosnplete IN every respect. As the building adj
s~Hnoed 70 that the costest kind OF floors.
Tia richest kind OF decorations. the handsomest
bronEe work and the most beautiful marbles
being placed IN IL and people nsrvelled how Payne
n % could furnish all this richness for S5500,0DO
Before thu building was dedicated. and when It was
sbout 20 be occupied. the most gorgeous furniture
placed in It. furniture that challenged the ad-
slirstion OF the most artistic people. There were
magnificent electrolers and chandeliers OF most
elaborate deEign, electric standards OF massive
bronse. beautiful chairs, the designs of which
royal palaces in Europe: exquisite mural
fful marbles from Ireland. France. Greece, MI
india and Vermont; mahogany wainscOting. raised
decorative work ceilings and walls, richly carved
mahogany end oak panels beautiful Ei3SSWork and
everything that WAS gorgeous in the extreme How
the Payne company could CO al this Tor the
tract price was constant theme OF gossip on Cap
ito Am and among those outside who were per
united @ view the interior.
fall the Democrats and PrOhihitlonists elect
ID a State Ireasurer in the person Of William H.
As'rTy. VINO i2aC' been reform Mayor in Chester
delaware County. HeTryS nomination was unsOught.
but he took il ai}d jumped into the canvass
with vim. During the campaign the Enterprise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-14

National Bank. of Allegheny, failed the casileI
committed suicide, and II was found tna6 w ne ~
had deposit In the bank about SlV"Nio. VI
course, this was seized upon by the Democrats a. a.
campaign material. and they made the nost o. Il
Berry exploited II TO the fullest bent ana II uil-
doubleday the main factor that contripule9 20
his election Before he took Office he promised 10
lift the lid and tell the people all he had dlscov-
cred but he did not discover anything wrong III
However he did make discovery that sent a
shiyer All through the state He discovered that
instead Of all the gorgeousness in the new CaTpi.
tot being placed under the original contract price
OF $4,000 by Payne & Co. it had really been
placed in the building by the Board or PUBIC
buildings and Grounds which had the power Un-
der the Law provide furniture. decorations etc.
through a schedule that is annually arranged by
the board and designated the supply schedule"
Berry took his pen in hand and did some flgur,n@
He figured IL out after going over his books in
the treasury and from what he learned as a mem
Der of the Board Of Public Buildings and Grounds
that the Capitol would cost about $4,000 in
stead OF s3.5oooo0, the additional money going 10
for the gorgeous furniture, bronze ecCtrplirrs
carvings. marbles and paintings, snd after having
proved this 10 his own satisfaction he sprung II on
the public at a Observation-Disclosures party mass
meeting in Erie. II astonishing discovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-14

IN the manufacturing cities and In fact. every
where that gas used The Illustrations show
different classes or houses Whl' n nave adopted
the contrivance.
The British manufacturer of gas appliances and
the gas companies of London and other English
cities have. in various ingenious ways furthered
the progress Of the people IN the use OF gas Using
every endeavor TO show them the most economical
and profitable ways Of cooking and CITING An
interesting example OF this educational work was
the cookery demonstration of Miss Helen Eddes az
an Industrial exposition in London. which lasted
Il week.
When considers the number Of grown women
who cannot pOa I'll egg or toast n slice or nread
or cook a Bit OF bacon properly, the educational
value of these cooking demonstrations can hardly
l,e as-nated An iTnp0rtanJ element the inStruc-
ton is the emphasis laid upon economizing time
Al first the gas companies charged small
,veekv rental for the cooker In Cheltenhdrn. for
axaInne the coin meter came into in 1886 pip
ing two pendants and two brackets and boiling
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY. OCTOBER a. 1906

pay for It. There is no known method ne ooSa
cost tno much or too little. except by the Judgment
OF experts or by comparison - n.r,
There are no charges of grating on the Pa.
~ any member of the board. but IT is charged tna
49, Was woful waste and eNtravagance, anu
that things were concealed that should nave neen
-o5. nubIic Whether tho board was imposed upon
i h ~ tts Ignorance of matters which III
Was called TO pass. whether II knew and let tne
80 20 Nv NAV never be known but one thing
IS Certain and that that it has given Penpsyva-
ma ti me- presdent Roosevelt moved to say
Gnu as he eves swept over the gorgeous interior on
ra5ication Day Fine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-14

signed the artistic things s422 600 In other words
instead OF Pennsylvania getting a Capitol 6t a cost
OF the original appropriation OF $4,OO0000. IL gets
one that cost $12, 60l, 922 Is.
IL, In its defence the Board Of Public Buildings and
Grounds says that all OF the things it supplied
were advertised and bid for in the open market
the schedule was open for the inspection of every,
BODY. and that bill settled until the article
was measured and weighed. 1t claims that under
the schedule as fixed by the law it had a right to
decorate and furnish the building as il did md put
in the metallic furniture. as they were all sup
pHeS.' Again its says that the Capitol should
be httnEly furnished to correspond with ne mag
nihcent exterior and that nothing IS TOO good for
pennsylvania when Pennsylvania mas the money to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-14

Even the people who In and out Of the build
ing every day did not have the faintest suspicion
that anybody but Payne Sc Co. paying Tor
al this gorgeousness, and IL the general opin-
ion that Mr. Berry was wrong. Berry, however
persisted In his assertion He went further and
nished would cost in the neighborhood of So co.,
CJi and people stood aghast. Finally newspaper
criticism became loud the demand that the
BOARD OF Public Buildings and Grounds defend it.
sclt became persistent that Governor PENNY
lackel and Auditor General Snyde~. the other mem
bcrs of the board besides Berry, issues statement
which showed that the cost 0f the building COM
pIeted and furnished, Sl2604GOO and Berry
stood INDICATED to his statement '