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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

The first national arbitration and peace conference IN
America last night concluded its meeting in New York
In midsummer will be held the second conference at The
Hague
They say the object of all these meetings is Peace"
Perhaps you wonder what it will all amount to.
You remember that we have been hearing of universal
peace since 1887 20 years ago There have been confer
in Washington Paris, Brussels, The Hague, ST.
Louis, London, New York. World rulers have sent
sages of cooperation Carnegie has erected a gorgeous
temple at The Hague.
There has been great deal of talk.
In the meantime every great nation has continued to
strengthen its army, its navy, its deenses.
Look at the figures and the facts.
The footing of the world nations today is 25000
600 men.
The yearly expense for maintenance and improvement
is nearly 000OOO0O
Every nation is building great vessels. We have
the Russo japanese which cost 81 800 100000 in
money and nearly half million lives. At this moment
England and Germany anticipate war Our statesmen IN
sSt that well prepare to grappe with Japan
sooner later The peace of Europe hangs by thread
The world is making gestures of peace with its left
hand and building ships and armies fast ii with
its right.
of They say little of disarmament. Yet dsarma
ment is the one test of good faith.
They speak of peace business proposition. It is.
The debts of nations largely created by foot up 1884,
O0O00O00O and the interest on this debt plus the cost
of maintenance, yearly expense of OOO00OOo
when there is only $G00O0OO0O0 in gold currency in the
whole world
They discuss peace from the standpoint of money
But peace is than business proposition
If there is to be world peace there must be
other consideration besides that of money. There must
be the consideration of human life
War manning, mangng, suffering and death.
1t orphaned children and childess parents. 1t
forsaken fresdes and weeping mothers 1t means
nations bereft of the glory Of their young manhood
cruel and unnecessary sacrifice in the of patriotism
That is the consideration for The Hague conference.
That is the point of view which will bring disarmament
That is the realization which will force arbitration and af-
ford basis for permanent peace congressman merely
consideration of national debts of business interests
money, but the thought of the sacrifice of blood
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
OLD ENGLAND OUTLAW
STORIES

It was like knottng rope about
my own neck and putting the stray
end in the hangman's hand; yet,
had set my heart on riding boldly
into Edencourt. and all the dangers
in sixteenth century England could
not deter Robin Cowper
ITS too soon after this affair OF
the coach" said my best man,
Giles. Hide till the constabulary
have forgotten"
Boys and women hide; men hide
in the open"
With these words | huShed the
protests of the courageous lads
gathered about me in the night
gloom of Southcombe forest.
"To Forest Inn" ordered
1t had not been a hard fight. The
coach carried some petticoats and
masculine nobility-neither war
ranted to fight valiantly. The Earl
of Athmore had pricked my left
wrist, and his scoundrel son had
scratched Giles shoulder, but we
made them pay dearly in yellow
metal.
Mine host, Harlow. had his best
sirloin and brew for us at Forest
Inn. Then we scattered
The next afternoon | rode into
Edencourt. Kit. my mare, headed
for Sally's. AS passed through the
public square | bowed to the fine
ladies', and some, presuming they
had known but forgotten the gay
cavalier, curtsied their prettiest-
to me. Robin Cowper, outlaw of
Southcombe forest. The joke of it!
My ear detected hoof-beats Into
the main street wheeled the kings
constabulary. among them bud Ho
bart. the lout who had once served
table at Forest Inn, the outlaws
rendezvous. The next instant the
whole troop was pellmell after me-
Upon Kit it was play to leave them
behind. with their awkward riding
bud rode the very horse | had
picked for him. and he forged
ahead. | lost him, but-did he
know of Sally's? | took the lane to
the back door, the better to escape
notice.
| will own that Sally, just as she
was, in kitchen gown, sleeves roll
ed to elbows, flour busted over her
apron, threw her arms about my
neck
What brings you this day."
] ijnpled the gold | filled her
hand. Robin Cowper will always
share good luck. / was telling of
the boys play in Southcombe for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
TO REFORM OR KILL
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE

NEW YORK, April 1S-The Taor-
nina. an SO foot yawl. has embark
ed on a wonderful adventure-a sail
around the world. The boat be-
longs to Ralph Brandreth, young
millionaire. and he will be her mas
ter with Captain Mcpherson in the
perilous journey.
The Taormina attempted to start
on this trip a month ago, but was in
collision with a barge just outside
the hook and was brought back for
repairs. AT Jamaica she will pick
up Dr. Baderman Won Tuber, who
will be the scientist of the trip and
will conduct researches in various
parts of the world.
The main object Of the cruise is
to convert young Brandreth into an
all-around skipper and incidentally
to cure him of the habit of buying
red automobiles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
The Daily Short Story

est when there came a resounding
whack at the front door.
More work for you" said Sally.
drew the bolt In burst the big
dolt, bud, running wild as bull
calf. Sally threw the apron over
his head, and, the -four flying into
his nostrils and eyes, such splut-
tering and coughing | never before
heard. Sally screamed with de-
light.
Never has Robin Cowper taken
unfair advantage OF opponent.
When bud recovered from Sally's
attack, with a simple twist I sent
his blade flying. .rt
What do with him, Sally"
Hes so fat, make him dance
jig"
Dance" I ordered.
You're making a fool of me-" he
cried.
Mature did that job"
you'll RUE"
Dance, you lubber!"
put the point to his fat, and |
swear it was more educational
than a years lessons in the grace
full turning of a toe. A better Jig
| never saw, thought Sally's ribs
would crack for laughing.
A noise of pounding feet. the
front door swung open and inward
crowded buds companions.
ITO the kitchen, quick!" My
blade helped bud along. Sally fol-
lowed. The troopers came like an
avalanche. One sword swung, and,
as | drew the door shut, it was
caught in the crack and snapped
Off bolted the door.
Sally chung to my neck. pulled
away and showed bud into the lane.
leaped upon Kit.
run, you dunderhead, for there's
point behind you"
He went a-rollicking. I followed
on Kit We swung into the main
street. l heard hoofbeats. The
troopers were only 2 blocks be-
hind. bud was nearly winded. |
punctured him to let out some of
the fat. He spurted anew.
We reached the center of the
square. The fine ladies stopped in
wonder at the sight of hatless
kings yeoman sprinting ahead of a
cavalier, and the troopers coming
with a dash. They were nearly upon
me.
| drove spurs into Kit. AS she
leaped forward | put boot to bud.
He jumped as if log had hit him.
BOBBY. you'll learn better than
to spoil a mans day with Sally"
1t was a short race. Kit out
footed them. l galloped back to
Forest Inn.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

The Press prints news without
fear or favor. =.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
WOMAN JUSTICE WILL
SPECIALIZE WEDDINGS

CHICAGO, April 1S.-Mrs. Ca
Uterine McCulloch, Evenston's re-
Gently elected woman justice. will
make specially of the tying of
the matrimonial knot. There will
be nothing in the marital obliga-
tions. as given by Mrs. McCulloch,
that requires the wife to obey her
husband. Mrs. McCulloch will be
kind enough to exclude any obliga-
ton for the husband to obey his
wife. Mrs. McCulioch promises that
neither party will be Obliged to
make any pledges that the other
party Is not bound by.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

and silk are of a mouse gray, while
the decorations are of deep blue,
held in place by old silver buttons
The gown has a circular skirt.
which is set in boxed pleats at the
waist line At the center of the
front, and also the back. a pleat
runs high upon the blousing bod
ice.
The surplice wastcoat is made
from the Venice lace. This is dyed
tot match the silk. Contrasting to
this mouse gray is the underbod-
ice and undersleeves which are OF
ecrue. The fabric used for this part
of the garment is as heer batiste.
The gray horsehair used in the
hat is of a lighter shade. Where
the brim is caught up in the front
lightly rests big pink rose. The
trio of quilts are varying blues,
and the crown is a full one of the
beret type
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18
BREAKS INTO SOCIETY
(Scripps News Association

tScrlpps news AssoCIa lIOnI
BOSTON. April 18.-Society is
buzzing over another romance that
links the local smart set with the
stage A. Henry Higginson, rich,
member of one of the oldest fami-
lies, former commodore of the
Manchester Yacht club and now
master of hounds of Middlesex
hunt. is to be the bridegroom.
Miss Jean Calducci. % years old
and of Italian and French descent,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-18

and vivacious, will be the bride.
She was formerly a member of the
Fantana company.
They will be married probably in
the latter part Of April. Their
home will be at Higginson's fine
country estate at South Lincoln
Higginson's former wife obtained a
divorce years ago. and is now the
wife of Sterling Burgess, well
known as a yacht designer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1907-04-11
NATURE'S:CATARRH CURE.
Sensible anc Scientific Way to Cure
this Disagreeable Disease.

In no other way can catarrb be cured
as naturally and'quIck as by the use
of Hyomei breat h,d through the neat
pocket inhaler that comes with everv
outfit.
In this way all the air that enters
the nasal passages, the throat or the
luf gs, is filed with Hyomei's healing
medication, reaching the most remote
air cells of the respiratory organs,
and soothing and healing the irritated
mucous membrane.
So strong is w. r. Smith Cos. faith
in the power of Hyomei to cure
catarrhal troubles, that with every
dollar outfit they sell, they give a
guarantee to refund the money unless
it cures.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
but s1.00, extra bottles, If needed, SOC.
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will publicly prove all that have just
been saying, and trust end in selling
your invention to the war department
for reasonable price,"
At about IL the nett morning q
western member, hurrying to an ap-
pointment for which he was already
late, descended the steps Of the capi-
tol two at time. Half way down
he was stopped by a young gentleman
who had been standing contemplative-
ly in the sun.
"I beg your pardon" began the
stranger, In a tone at once confiden-
tial and confident, putting his hand
upon the legislators arm.
I'm sorry" broke in the congress
man, "but can't give you moment.
II you want an interview come to the
Ebbitt house tonight about nine and
ask for me-"
THAT would be delightful" said the
young man. But I don't know who
you are"
Don't know who ami Then why
the dickens have you stopped meT
81 wished to propose to you," was
the response, that you should buy
this twenty dollar gold piece for five
dollars. Will you buy?"
"Do you take me for fool?"
mo, naturally you wouldn't buy II
at this price. You don't believe it's
good. Neither do the people In the
war department"
Have you been trying to sell TWEEN.
ty dollar gold pieces to them for FIVE
dollars?"
mot exactly" said Charles Ed
ward "but friend of mine has been
doing what amounts to the same
thing"
rs your friend as mad as you are?'
he asked at last, surprised at himself
for putting the question so seriously.
There is more method in my mad
ness. You stay and watch IL you
like. No one will buy from me-
Hi, there, Joel" shouted the west.
ern member as If in response to this
| A fat man with red tuft on his chin
| turned and came towards them.
Here's a good thing for you, Joe,' "
continued his friend. Twenty dollars
| for five."
The newcomers comment was in al.
most too picturesque and extravagant
language, yet the would-be salesman
did not seem downcast.
This story" remarked the repre-
sentative of a Metropolitan journal
who had just Joined the crowd, with
care, can be made warm one. Would
you as soon as not" he asked Charles
Edward, TRY 1t once again, just to let
me see the gamer"
II might, suppose" was the re-
sponse, not too enthusiastically given
well, here comes somebody, and
she's 'corker, too," exclaimed the
journalist, espying Lady Angela.
1t was manifestly the wish of his
audience that Charles Edward should
renew his offer to this interesting
stranger. He could scarcely refuse
yet he felt somehow that fate was
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1907-04-11
Charles Edward
SeXSAnInvenfiOn
BY Harrison Rhodes
Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowies)

NSORsss6hp W "OScPh Ds oOWtooV
When the Austins are in mood to
Invite condolences most men tell their
troubles at once. II was only the
shortest time after Turner, the inven-
tor, had been lunching with Charles
Edward Austin and his wife, Lady An
gela, that he was engaged in some
what long account of his experiments
In artificial refrigeration.
Turner had perfected what one may
describe briefly as an ice-malSing ma
chine of great efficiency. Turner's
Invention enabled one, with trifling
expenditure of money and trouble to
carry the inestimable comforts of cool
drinks and of healthful and fresh food
everywhere.
"This Is no longer experimental"
inquired Charles Edward. you can
really do this?"
YES" said Turner.
"But what I don't understand" con-
tinued Charles Edward, "is why I
find you saying you're down on your
luck. You ought to be within fifteen
or twenty minutes, the richest man
living"
"Oh, 1 don't know" murmured Tur-
ner. 81 don't understand anything
about business. And I thought my in
vention would be so splendid for the
army"
Wonderful for field hospitals" said
Lady Angela.
YES" assented Turner, brighten
ing, "and so I've been trying to sell
But it's no good. l thought l had
better not sell my patent altogether,
30 I offered to sell the government
for FIVE years the right to make my
machine for the use of the army
for" and he hesitated-"for fifteen
hundred dollars"
Charles Edward turned to the in
ventor.
"Your machine is worth fifteen thou
sand, well worth 1t, isn't it?"
Yes, I suppose it really is"
"Then, why" pursued Charles Ed
ward, when you only ask fifteen hun
dred do you expect the war depart
ment will ever think 1t worth more?
"You may take 1t from me-" he went
on--"that If you offer thing for less
than its worth no one will believe 1t Is
worth anything. No one will trust
It, no one will believe 1t is genuine
Why, / dare say might go up to the
capitol and offer to every one who
came along"
Charles Edward stopped with ex
traordinary abruptness and his eye
cleaned. Lady Angela leaned for
ward.
"Well," said Charles Edward at
length with the utmost calm, "to-mor
----- 49, -A>s>. of tho capitol
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aided efforts could have attained. II
was sheer delight to read the head.
lines:
Member Of Smart New York Society
Arrested for passing
Counterfeit money
Earl's daughter accuses husband
OF being blackleg.
AS for Washington, the next day II
did nothing less than bolt its lunch
and precipitate Itself upon the dingy
police court, where 1t was understood
that the examination was to be held
that afternoon.
The appearance in the witness box
Of Lady Angela, In mauve costume
of Partisan origin, quieted the assemb-
lage. But, alas, the witness, in the
prettiest, and completest way, broke
down in her evidence. Yes, she ad-
mitted, she did buy a gold piece from
her husband, paying him silver dol
! lar.
"And he gave you this coin, now in
the possession of the police?"
"Well," said Lady Angela, that's
Just what, now think of 1t, can't
be sure of at all. You see put 1t at
once into this purse" and she held
up a network article for inspection; I;
there we're a good many other gold
coins there. They may have got
mixed up"
"Then you have no idea how you
| came TO have this coin?"
T cannot possibly tell" replied
Lady Angela, evading the question and
the necessity of lying at one and the
same moment.
1t was evident Charles Edward
must be acquitted. There 1t was. But
the Judge experienced a pardonable
curiosity to knew the reason Of the
prisoners behavior.
Let me tell you, then" cried
Charles Edward enthusiastically
did so. An enunciation of great
moral truth, such description Of Tur
ner's portable ice machine as in the
over-heated atmosphere of the court
room moved everyone.
At first, 1t must be confessed, the
incongruity and humor of the whole
thing were what chiefly struck the
people. Then the representatives o.
the press regained headway, as Il
were. Turner, being at hand, was in
terviewed at length. Then they de
scended upon the secretary OF war
Somewhat confused, that gentleman
admitted that he had heard nothint
of the Turner machine, that it wa.
doubtless being investigated, that h,
would himself personally see that 4
was so investigated.
He had better" was succinctly put
the editorial comment everywher,
next day.
Charles Edwards photograph ap
peared in sixteen weeklies and in TIVE
hundred and fifteen dailies. A lead
ing merchant in New York put on sal,
the Lady Austin Dust Cloak" Ant
on the fourth day the department o
war offered Turner twenty Thousand
dollars for his invention.
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placing him like a toy IN his wife's

placing him like a toy IN his wife's
hands.
Madame, offer you most unpar-
alleled opportunity OF behaving dis
creetly," he would have liked to say
"of purchasing a FIVE dollar gold piece
for dollar" he said instead.
He went no further, for the young
woman clasped her hands together in
an apparent ecstacy Of innocence and
rapture.
"Oh, should just love to-" she said.
What Charles Edward said beneath
his breath was fortunately almost
wholly inaudible. The crowd gathered
round, the transfer Of gold and silver
was effected, and Lady Angela, care
lessly dropping her prize into kind
OF network purse she was carrying
turned as IL to go.
II hope IL is IA good thing Is
It? 1t looks very funny to me some.
how
Everyone started This then was
the explanation of the young mans
seeming madness.
Lady Angela again produced gold
piece and looked appealingly at the
men around. Moved by chivalry and
by the love of sensation also, they
rushed forward to examine the coin.
ITS a bad one, madam. II ever
there was" said a reporter with red
hair.
II think it's horrid of him." com
planned the young woman, turning ar
accusing face upon Charles Edward
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What ought I to do" she asked of
the red-haired gentleman who seemed
so markedly sympathetic.
ARREST him Of course" and he
bounded away towards the policeman
at the top Of the capitol steps.
At this point he was interrupted by
a stalwart blue arm laid upon his own.
Charles Edward has generous
spirit and he would be the first to ad
NIT that his wife's Intervention had
given to the whole affair publicity
beyond anything to which his own un-
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Obituary.

Margaret T., infant daughter of
Alvin and Irena Anderson, was born
January 20, 1907, age1 10 weeks. She
has gone to join her mother who de-
parted this life January 20. Although
deprived of mothers tender care,
all was done that loving hands could
do. Her stay on earth was short, but
she was the idol of father, grand
mother, and those who tenderly cared
for all
Our little one from us is gone
The form we loved is still
A place is vacant is our home
Which never can be hlled.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to thank the neighbors
and friends for their kindness at the
death of our darling baby.
FATHER AND GRANDMOTHER.
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Legal Notice.

The undersigned has been duly appointe
as administrator de bonis non with the Will
annexed of Joseph Worthington, deceased.
WILLIAM WoRTHINGToN.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-30
KILLED A MONSTER LYNX.
Boy Hunters of Washington Cover
Themselves with Glory.

Spokane, Wash-John James and
John Zimmerman, each 12 years of
age, had an exciting time with mon.
ster lynx at Garden Springs, but
came off victorious, after enlisting the
services of a dog, a revolver two
rifles and 1G bullets.
They we're hunting rabbits and had
but one cartridge left in their rife
when their dog scented the lynx. 1t
was found crouching on the limb of a
tree, and nothing daunted the boys
fired their one cartridge, but without
effect. They went home and got re-
volver belonging to one of the BOYS,
with which they returned to the siege
and fired ~ shots, one taking effect
in the cats paw. Again they found
themselves out Of ammunition, and
again they returned home, this time
bringing with them rifle.
The animal however, had left his
limb, but was tracked through the
brush to where he was again treed,
and after three more shots, he tum-
bled to the ground with a bullet
through his heart.
When measured he was found to be
three feet long, without the tail, one
of the largest of its species eyer found
In this part of the country,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-30

responsive souls meet in this exer-
else.
It may last for hours, but whatever
the length of it you do not breathe
except cellularly.
What's that?
Why, breathing through the pores
of the skin, of course. Education
makes It possible. Indian mystics
speak Of various ways of breathing,
but they do not know of the cellular.
Another strange feature of the soul
kiss is that it is wireless. When you
have learned it you can send one to
your affinity through mountains and
over seas.
The trouble ~with most people is
that the solar pleXu5 Is not aroused.
and for that reason they are unable
to enter the higher spheres. La Vics-
ta's mission, in addition to teaching
the occult, is TO develop the solar
pleXus much as the mind is improved.
La Viesta has made tour of the
planets and in mingling with the in
habitants made many interesting dis.
coveries. Nothing beats the soul kiss,
which she was taught by her affinity
on the planet Neptune.