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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
THIS CHILD A CAPITALIST

NORTH YAKIMA, Nov. o.
Robert Swanson, aged 8 years. son
Of Joseph Swanston, of this city
is the youngest business man in
the state and probably in the
United States, and owns extensive
real estate in Melbourne, North
Yakima and in Olympia.
He looks after his own business
affairs, collects the vent for several
houses which he owns in Olympia
banks the money and does not
throw 1t away on marbles or candy
to any extent worth mentioning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
STANDARD OIL AND TOBACCO
MONOPOLIES FORCED TO
ACCEDE TO. TERMS THEY
WOULD SCORN IN U. S.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. 22.-
How the Standard Oil and the
American tobacco trusts were COM
PEELED to recognize the fact that
they were strangers in strange
land and to submit to the levying
of tolls which they would have
scorned in their home land was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

PORTLAND, Nov. 22.-About
Dec. l Mayor Harry Lane is to ac-
cept the resignation of Chief of Po-
lice GritZmacher. says report.
Gritzmacher wishes 1t would be ac-
cepted at an earlier date, as he is
tired Of being bound by the red
tape Of the mayor and Thomas G.
Greene, chairman of the police
committee of the executive board.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
twelve INJURED

SANDUSKY, O., Nov o.
Twelve persons were injured in a
headon collision between a Lake
Shore electric car and the local
Soldiers Home car just outside the
city limits this morning. John
Holshaurer and Fred Horn, of the
crew, were probably fatally injured
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
RAILROAD Men on
STRIKE FOR MONEY

RENO, New, Nov. 22.-Southern
Pacific railroad men at Sparks are
not working today because of their
failure to cash Southern Pacific
checks given them as pay yester-
day. In local banks last night ar
rangements were made to cash the
checks on part cash and part GER
tificate plan and the men will prob
ably accept this arrangement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
CANS AND NELSON DECKER

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 22.-Joe
Cans and Battling Nelson met this
morning to arrange another match,
but Nelson refused to accept Cans
terms of &C 2-3 purse for Cans
under all conditions. 1t is believed
another meeting will take place
soon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
BOTH PLEAD NOT GUILTY

Pleas Of not guilty were entered
in Judge Sullivans court this
morning by Nick Elder charged
with robbing II. l.. Hooker Of $50
Oct. 26, and Charles Mackin
charged with entering the Pioneer
lodging house and attempting &c
commit burglary on the night OF
Oct. 90. The dates for trial will
be set tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

Divorces by default were granted
by Judge Sullivan this morning to
w. II. McCrea from Sadie |. Nc
Crea, and Frances Dean from VIII
liam Nj. Dean. z>Besertion was the
grounds in each case. Both couples
were married in this city, the for
mer in 1909 and the latter in 1902.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
LIGHT TRADING TODAY

The prosperity which developed
on the mining exchange yesterday
was not apparent this morning
Trading was light. Two thousand
shares of RamblerCariboo sold for
10 IA and 10 -; 300 Rex, IA "a
1000 Sullivan OF.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
ENGINEERS TO DANCE

The local union of steam engi-
neers Is making arrangements to
hold a social at the hall some time
early in December. A program is
being arranged and dancing and
refreshments Will be part of the
entertainment. The social Is for
members of the union and friends
and is intended to promote fra
ternal feeling,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
WIFE OF METHODIST
Minister ROBBED

Mrs. Rasmus, wife of Rev. Henry
l. Rasmus. of the First M. E.
church, notified the police last
night that her large black fur had
been stolen from the entrance to
the parsonage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
WILL TRY RAcSDALE

Judge Sullivan this morning
overruled the demurr of George w.
Ragsdale to the complaint charging
him with the murder of Dusty"
Dean. and informed the defendant
that tomorrow the case would be
set for trial.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
TAKES TOO MUCH MORPHINE

Sadie slade, WHIP for years had
been addicted to the<use of NOR
phine, died in her chair at 3031a
Riverside av. this morning, prob.
ably from an overdose of the drug.
Coroner Witter ordered the re-
mains removed to the undertaking
rooms of buchanan & Co. Nothing
Is known yet of the woman's ante
cedentS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
PRAY BENEATH WINDOW

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 22.-
Five open air meetings were held
In this city today in connection
With the open Y. M. C. A. confer
ence, One was held under the win
dow of the court room in which the
Bradley trial Is going on. DR.,
Parkhurst will speak this after
noon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
POWERS SICK AT TRIAL

GEORGETOWN, KY, Nov. 22.-
Caleb Powers was very sick this
morning when the trial was re.
sumed, having suffered a slight re-
lapse last night, The Grant county
venire not having arrived, court
was compelled TO take a recess.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
BRITAIN SEXES ISLAND

MANILA, Nov. 22.-England has
seized Pedro Blanco island, near
Hong Kong, and is terrifying. 1t
is a strong position.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
QUAKE SHAKES JAPAN

TOXIC, Nov. 22.-The whole en-
pire of Japan was shaken by earth
quake last night. No great damage
is reported as yet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. o.
"After having twice led my party
and having been defeated twice,
am no longer a candidate for presi-
dental honors, but If | were draft
ed | would not run away" said
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

William j. Bryan today.
1t is expected that Bryan will an.
swer the question. What is a dem.
ocrat?' next Tuesday at the ban
quet. He will show why certain
Roosevelt policies cannot be sup
ported by democrats.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
WON HIS CASE.

An Irishman had to go to law, and
in consultation with his counsel he
was told that he had a good fighting
chance Paddy, who was anxious to
win the case, was meditative for a
moment, and then he said
do you think it would be any good
to send the judge a pair of ducks?"
mo, no; you mustn't do that, d" said
his lawyer "If you send him pair
of ducks he will be sure to decide the
case against you"
A day or so later the case was heard,
and Paddy won with flying colors. In
the course of the congratulations Pad
dy remarked
1T was just as we'll l sent the Judge
them ducks"
What" exclaimed counsel. Did
you send the ducks?"
"Yes," said Paddy, quite pleased
with himself; "but after what you said
1 sent them from the man on the 9TH
err side. Judge.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

President Roosevelt on his last trip
South stopped at Charlottesville, and
negro approached the Presidents
car and passed aboard a big basket of
fine fruit, to which was attached the
card of prominent grower. In course
OF time the orchardist received a letter
OF acknowledgment from the White
House, expressing the Presidents ap-
probation of the gift and compliment
ing the donor upon his fruit. The re-
cipient of the letter was, of course.
greatly pleased, and feeling sure that
his head gardener would be much in
terested in the letter, he read it to
him. The darby who served in the
capacity mentioned listened gravely,
but his only comment was: "He doan'
say nuthin' bout sendin' back de bas-
ket, do he?"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
THE COLONEL QUIT.

Brigadier-General Andrew S. Burt is
an enthusiastic sportsman, his special
hobby being baseball. At one time he
was colonel of a colored regiment, two
companies of which were having a
game. Colonel Burt took the place of
a poor player but the men on the
coaching lines did not shout to him
as they did to the privates. The colo
mel took off his uniform coat and de-
manded to be treated like the other
players. Shortly he came to bat, hit
the ball, and started for 6rst. run
you slIimpy-legged, sawed-off mud tur-
tie" yelled a coacher. Get move on
you, you miserable runt." Colonel
Burt got around the bases to this sort
of accompaniment Then he put on
his coat again.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
Tales Worth Telling
PROFESSIONAL.

One morning when Rufus Choate
was still in England his clerk inform
ed him that a gentleman had called
and wanted him to undertake a case.
"Ah! and did you collect the regular
retaining fee?" Il only collected TWEEN
ty-five guineas, sir. The regular fee
was fifty guineas, and Mr. Choate said:
But that was unprofessional yes,
very unprofessional!" But, sir" said
the clerk alphabetically, and anxious
to exonerate himself from the charge,
81 got all he had" "Ah!" said Mr.
Choate, with different expression,
that was professional; yes, quite pro-
fessional. '-Argonaut
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
RUSH EXPECTED.

Bishop Brewster, of Connecticut, tells
of an old reprobate who decided to re-
pent. and announced to every one that
whatever wrong he had done should
be made right. So a man whom he
had cheated out of a large sum Of
money went around at midnight to de.
mand it, But what did you come al
this hour for, and wake me up? Why
not wait till tomorrow" said the ole
sinner, GROSSLY 81 came now" replied
the man ito avoid the rush"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

Kauai may have no saloons except in
connection with wholesale houses and
only four of these. wherefore it may
be expected that the police will soon
have occasion to make many searches
for blind pigs
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

No, there never was the slightest
danger of war with Japan,-it was
never thought of,-but-the President
thinks it worth while to deny report
that battleships are coming here and
the Japanese Ambassador at Washing
ton politely announces that Japan
would not object" to the dispatch of
the American feet to the Pacific.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
The Great Parade
OHast Night

their Prince the people from Nippon showed intensity of feeling that
made their brightly lighted and coored parade sight be for
gotten What other there whose would join
march that of last night trudgng along waving lantern with
and holding baby the other? There of such
last night hundreds of without babies The little
Japanese tots also marched Another noticeable feature the
Japanese their British They
the cruiser Monmouth they did for their Prince Fsmi Pos
sby the unfortunate San Francisco troubles with their consequent
discussion of the possibilities of with the United States have add
ed heat the fires of Npponese patriotism At any
the adopted brother of the Emperor take back with him
lutte of the continued loyalty him of the Japanese
and local teorssamong them retiring governorwho have
put forward the idea that either Japanese adults their children
would become eXpaed and desert the sspo flag the
Stripes have had fairly conclusive their arguments
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

Prince Fushimi probably expresses
the sentiments of most Americans and
OF the more intelligent Japanese, in
saying that the San Francisco troubles
should be regarded as purely local.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

AS in the case of Governor Frear
the Office appears to have sought the
man, in the case of Chief Justice Hart
we'll. IA NRl
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
SChintz AS
a Candidate

may SILL be strong candidate in
that unondden city but the breaking of the great
car strike IS an indication that unonim losing its hold
strange feature of the cs experiences that the
tremendous service of breaking the noerant Cal
noun President OF the United Railroads. and if Heney right
expectations to be Jail for giving bbes one
the men higher up whom above all the graft prosecution
convict All the same he has done lot for the city
the strike
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
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Fourth Of July
Is Here Again

noble birds right there enough cloud the horizon
invoke very discussion. The continued revelations
high finance the hand and the dgs of extremists among the
labor element the other together with the constant of
tevey official life constitute three features of American cviza
ton which foreigners who do not like the country love dwell
Since Lawson began his devastating exposures everyone be-
less familiar with the topic of robbery of the public by
the big corporations and everyone knows how hard
real culprts Similarly in the matter of graft it old idea
among many Americans that there way stop and
then there are exposures few officials to aand then the
game resumed San Francisco promises to be exception that
will be very beneficial in that in her the wealthy who gave
brides likely to be punished.
But the spread of hostility capital and the government
the abong classes subject familiar and yet there
that the of capitals oenes have done and
doing lot give America strong Socialist class The Western
federation of Miners has stood by its three mrderefendants max
them leaders, because its members have little faith the adj
mstraton justice that they think the three innocent labor
leaders being bounded by capital The Federation has also
cared for socialism In San Francisco Mayor SCmiz
from jail that he will he is free and he has
chance of election only because the force of union aborers
that city have idea that he being prosecuted because he labor
leader.
These the troubles of the times which perhaps
bit than they have been for quite period back We
may therefore expect of gloom the oratory But
the troubles that attract attention the things that going
all right and in general the nation point with pride Its
pery continues unexmped and without sign of abatement and the
fercenes of the battles being the problems of the
hour promise of proper settlement of Them that
parts the country there plenty of occasion Eagle
and the enthusiastic small boy kill himself while trying
to make noise.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

The crowd around the free lunch al
ways seems more enthusiastic than
one that frequents the free library
Atchison Globe.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
Giving Us
More Shipping

der will be immediate in the tourist
business and will probably quickly other nesa great
difficulty in the of the much taked-of small farmer will have
been partially removed when all steamers coming here allowed
freight from here the coast regardless nationality AS
far the tourist trade concerned those charge work
have felt very directly increasing made
quacy of the American steamship service
Viewed in one light the proposed action depressing 1t is par
m giving of the fight fer the carrying of
an admission that the United States has failed the
there enough American such would
Tor But the fact there are not enough American patent
that would be ridiculous attempt deny it. And in refusing
pass ship subsidy BILL Congress declared itself ready aid
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

About the only effort some people
make in the way of conversation is t.
ask questions.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

The Japanese parade last evening
in Honolulu was a revelation even
to citizens who are aware of the
large local population we have of
that race, and have thought that
they appreciated the patriotism OF
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

Some people are so polite you never
know when they are telling the truth
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

The announcement that Mayor
Schmitz intends to run again
when released from Jail, or if re-
leased from Jail, is likely to
strengthen his support among the
union men who elected him. He
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

If you think you are right, go ahead
If you want to, but don't expect ever!
one to go with you.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

The news that there is likely
soon to, be an order made withdraw
ing the application of coastwise
shipping laws to Hawaii is of a
kind to make local business men
happy. The effect of such an or
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

After a girl gets married, the only
time she is serenaded is when her hus-
band is elected to office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

1t is rather hard on an attorney
general, to make him legal adviser to
a retiring chief justice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

1t looks as if there had been another
Japanese outrage in San Francisco, the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

A town may not grow very fast, but
there is always about the same amount
of work for the evangelist.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

Tie merchant marine nations especially TaDanes
ana billsh IN which unaided the Americans cannot win
1t IS not unlikely that day will be subsidy and that if
VIII give the American flag these waters Even then the
OF the coaSwse laws to Hawaii Such
probably not at all what was contemplated by the which
not drawn with consideration outlying Possessions
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

business with lawyers, but some o
them have had.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

1t is probable that Fourth of July
orations throughout the United
States this year will contain a good
deal of warning and even forebod-
ing of evil, mingled with the usual
patriotic enthusiasm. Of course
the Eagle will scream, as it is that
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

If Jack goes to the Philippines he
must promise not to work for removal
of the tariff on sugar.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
sUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

A poor man hasn't great deal of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

To say something personally offens-
i've to a judge is a mucn quicker way
of getting into prison than to corner
the necessaries of life or to steal ST.
100000.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

That rancous, nerve-racl1ing sound,
Mr.. Baer, is merely the government fl
ing its little suit.-Chicago News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

news of which has been suppressed by
that delectable city, but which of
course got to Japan Otherwise there
is no reason for a renewal of the pro-
tests of the Nichinichi in Toxic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

The beef trust has sent the price of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-03

Fine Job Printing. star once.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-17
West point News.

Jasper Phillips, working ON the farm
Of Louis Gatlemcier had his collar
bone broken and received some very
severe flesh wounds as the result of
u runaway. He was taken to an Oma.
ha hospital for treatment
News has been received in tho city
of the death of John Large former
resident of West Point, which occurred
yesterday at Emerson. He leaves II
wife and eight children. The cause
OF death was cancer.
George 7, Hoy, the young farmer
who was so seriously injured by being
dragged by his team under disc har.
row and whose life was despaired of,
Is now nearly recovered.
License to wed has been granted
by County Judge Dewald to Henry
Gilster and Miss Emma Smith, of
Cleveland township.
The funeral of Adolph Piekenbroclt
occurred Thursday the body being
Inferred in ST. Michaels cemetery un-
der Catholic auspices. The deceased
was &c years of age and was born in
Germany. He was the uncle of the
Pieckenbrock Brothers, leading mer-
chants of Beemer. Solemn requiem
high mass was celebrated by Rev. A.
Il. Klemenz before the interment.
Lloyd Grunke. who was for some
time telegraph operator at West Point,
being later transferred to Bassett was
married at that place last week to
Miss ,Iessca Watson.
G.. l.. Neiburg, hardware dealer of
West Point, has been granted pat
ent upon what promises to be most
valuable invention. 1t is an appliance
designed to be placed on the inside of
kerosene and gasoline cans whereby
the oil is mechanically and electro
chemacilly purified and all waste and
deleterious matter removed before the
oil can be poured out.
In spite of the continued cool wealth
er and frosty nights which have pre-
vailed with the exception of one warm
day for the past week the farmers are
busily engaged in planting corn
Ground is in good condition to receive
the seed with the exception of sur
face dryness. Rain and warm weather
is badly needed throughout this sec
ton. Fruit trees are blossoming will
very little apparent signs of damage
The volunteer fire department OF
the city of West Point met in delegate
convention and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Fire
chief, L. r. Malchow; secretary, Jos
Kase; treasurer G. l.. Neiburg. Thi
is the eighth successive reelection ten
dered Mr. Malchow as chief.