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The Western news., 1907-01-30

General Leonard Wood is booked by
army opinion in Washington for the
post of Governors island, the most
desirable in the service, upon the re-
tirement of Major General Wade.
The Western news., 1907-01-30
hn Ingenious Confession.

What is your favorite poem?" ask
ed the literary young woman.
Il haven't any" answered Mr.. Cum
loX. The only verses can remember
are those of Mother Goose, and they
aren't the kind Of nonsense that critics
approve Of. f."-Washington Star.
The Western news., 1907-01-30

Emperor William has been buying
hlooded trotting hcrses in this country
and a large consignment is now on the
way across to the royal stables.
The Western news., 1907-01-30

EiTc st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseasef
fila permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE 50 Trial
bottle and treatise. DR.. r. H. Kline Id, 927
Arch St., thila., Pa.
The Western news., 1907-01-30
and powerful fighting feet, which
would be drain upon our naval force.
Philippine Attack First.

At the outbreak Of such a war the
Philippines naturally would be the ini.
tiai point Of attack. Unless sufficient
time for preparation could be had, 1t Is
to be conceded that the islands would
soon fall into the hands Of the attack
ing force. 1t Is also entirely probable
that simultaneously the naval base at
Hawaii likewise would be captured,
and the cable island, Guam, midway
between Honolulu and Manila, gathered
in with ease and celebrity. Assuming
such disasters to have taken place, the
passage Of either fleets or transports
across the Pacific would be perilous.
The part China would be called
upon to play In a war Of this charac-
ter. In view Of the regeneration and re-
awakening which is in progress in the
Celestial Empire, Is a far more Ques-
tionable matter. In two years more
China will have an excellent military
system. An army of 100000 will then
be organized In a modern manner and
put upon an active service footing. 1t
is true this military force, for some
mysterious reason, has been raised only
In the northern provinces. That the
Japanese have been Instrumental in
building UP this military power Is an
opes Eecret But what Is the purpose
OF this big and efficient army? 1t is
not to be believed that the Japanese
have erected monster to devour them
L. y
a people, look upon the Japs with
any kindly feelings and rather resent
their otficiousness,
Japan's shrevd Tactics.
It has been charged that the Japan.
ese Influenced the organization of the
Chinese army In the northern pro
vinces In order to use it to repel any
descent OF the Russians into Manchu-
ria while the Japs were exploiting that
rich region. The fact that the south
ern provinces are unprotected and have
no army organization has been attrib-
uted to a shrewd move on the part OF
the japanese to leave open a door by
which, when the opportune time ar
rives, they may conquer their neigh.
bors. While China has been encour
aged to form powerful army. she
appears to have been actually discour-
aged from building suitable navy
Clearly China is more or less dependent
on Japan If any conquests are to be,
undertaken. the Land Of the Rising
Sun Is to take the initiative and man.
age the undertaking.
What position China would take in
the event Of break in the harmonious
relations between Japan and theUnited
States can only be left to conjecture
The progress Of such a conflict nm.
doubtedly would have some bearing on
the case.
A glance at the present financial
condition Of Japan shows that the
plucky little country cannot afford the
luxury Of war. If 1t intends to 20
to war with either China or the United
States It must postpone the evil day
for some years. By that time the
whole complexion of the situation In
the Pacific may be changed by the
opening of the Panama Canal. When
that great work Is finished, 1t will
require a strong nation to dispute the
mastery Of the western ocean with
America.
The Western news., 1907-01-30

Aliens Foot Ease. A powder. 1t makes tight
or new new shoes feel easy { is certain cure
for sweating, allous and hot, tired, aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Trial
package mailed FREE. Address Allen s.
ulmsted Leroy, New York.
The Western news., 1907-01-30
AWFUL ATTACKS OF PAIN.
A Most Dreadful Case of Kidney
Trouble and How 1t Was Cured.

Thomas N. Mccullough, 321 South
Weber ST., Colorado Springs, Colo,
says: For twelve
or fifteen years |
was suffering fre-
quent attacks of
pain in the back
and kidneys that
lasted for three
weeks at tine.
would be unable
to turn in bed.
The urine was in terrible condition,
at times complete stoppage occur
ring. l began with Doan's Kidney
Pills. and soon felt better. Keeping on,
l found complete freedom from kidney
trouble. The cure has been perman-
cnt; owe my good health to Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Sold by all dealers, so cents box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Western news., 1907-01-30
Thought.

Il suppose you put great deal of
thought into your speech"
Yes" answered the new member OF
congress. And great deal more
thought into arranging for a chance
to deliver it. Washington Star.
The Western news., 1907-01-30
The Evidence.

The world is bankrupt"
Nonsense"
Nonsense, nothing. 1t owes every
nan living, and l can't make it give
up Il cent. .'-Philadelp Record
The Western news., 1907-01-30

Arctic weather condition continue
to prevail at all of European points.
The Western news., 1907-01-30

Mothers will find hrs. Winslow'e
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during teething period
The Western news., 1907-01-30
PILES CURED IN TO ID DAYS.

PAIO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case of itching, blind, bleeding protrudne
piles in to ID days money refunded soc
The Western news., 1907-01-30

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure +.
W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Western news., 1907-01-30

I was amicted with soro on my
face Of four years. standing. It
was a small pimple at first but 1t
gradually grew larger and worse
In every way until I became
alarmed about 1t and consulted
several physicians. They all
treated me but tho sore continued
to grow worse. Isaw s.. g. 8. ad-
vertised and commenced its use
and after taking it O while I was
completely cured. MY blood is
now pure and healthy from the
effect Of 8. 8. s., and there has not
been any sign Of the sore since
~ 'N' rHos. OWEN.
The Western news., 1907-01-30

Thomas N. Mccullough, 321 South
Weber ST., Colorado Springs, Colo,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
MRS. PALMER, SOCIETY QUEEN,
LEADS AID PLANS FOR CONVICTS

CHICAGO. Dec. 81 Loading 80.
ciety women OF Chicago are taking
an active Interest Ia the assistance
81 convlcta who desire 90 make an.
other try before the world.
They declare that with the pres
ent attitude OF society toward tho
man who has worn prison stripes
there II no hope OF the rchahilita.
ton 81 HIS honest effort once he ~
branded AZ u felan Tholr aim ~
90 make hts pathway back 10 right.
eoua living easier FOR him.
Mrs Potter Palmer. long society
queen Of Chicago. Is the leader IN
the movement Associated with her
are such women Of social promi.
nenoe and wealth az Mrs } Ogden
Armour. Mrs Arthur Mecker and
Mrs. Geo NJ Pullman. with scores
Of others. Daily new recruits are
being added Co the list
They are working with Maudo
nalllngtou nooth. THE little moth.
or" Of Hope Hall, the institution
founded by Miss Booth for tho shell.
tering Of released eonyiela until en-
ployment has been obtained for
them Primarily their effort win
be directed toward finding new av.
onuea Of employment
They have pledged themselves to
give their personal attention 10 tho
work They must 80 into the pfis.
onH themselves talk with the con.
victs learn their possibilities and
ambitions. and lend every possible
aHfitiance Ia putting them IN the
way Of ultimate reform upon their
release. And they are really doing
this.
Whenever prisoner eyincea a
desire TO reform. hia name IL en-.
rolled upon the books % Hope Hall.
When released The ccuyict goes "a
the hall. IN suitably clothed. pro.
Fidcd With accommodations. aud
maintained until a position Is found
for him
The employer II pat into fall pos.
session 81 tho facts regarding tho
empioye Ills aympathlos are 90.
listed and he becomes the couylct's
defender a. we'll a. his employer
The fellow employees know nothing
Of the eonyicta past lie IL shss'
tered on every side until hope n
revived and ambition restored
Comparatively few 81 these men BE-.
tray this trust
The local Equalization. with
which society leaders have alllssl
themselves, II the Volunteer Prison
league. u operates under the avs.
pieces 81 the Volunteers 81 America
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
THE PARCELS POST is NOT SMALL
MERCHANTS ENEMY

uniied states selling $4,000 goo
each q year
u L. situation that a. briuE
inE trouble la increasing force 60
both the country merchant and
ths manufacturer The enormous
power given the mail order housea
10 Organization and capital. foa
tered hy discriminatory tfnnHnor.
tatiOn rates. makes them dictAtorn.
and lhe manufacturer that 81 not
forced % make them unfair and un
profitable concessions or get out
81 business. IL lucky
The mail order BONUSES owe their
existence a. transportation condi
lions that Eive them a practical
monopoly ~ she cash buying in
oguntfy districts They have
dononA If farmer statesmen IN
esarY township. who bunch the
ORDERS Of nelghhor farmers Tor a
small percentage or a premium
while the country merchant must
sell the detsrioratinE wares on his
shelves on credit 90 those without
the ready cash. or At prices hiEh
enough 10 cover the riHk % unccr.
tain deferred payments
II IL certainly a tying position
Transportation difficulties prevent
him competing Tor the trade Of
cash buyers. aud bad accounts wipe
out his profits with credit buyers
Give the country merchant ard
the manufacturer an even chance
with the mail order house, BY IN.
stalilnr the parcels poet. and the
farmers supplies would Flow
through the natural channel. the
neighborhood store. and the conn-
tfy toWu would take on the great
ef importance d.e an important dis
tributlnE point
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
CUPID IS GIVEN
a SOLAR PLEXUS

JInoniai market was strong. with
40 upward tendency until October
Ihou a decided slump set I'm The
demand for licenses was iogEy. and
the trading was all within the mar.
kef
Widnwera. 1.yearold engage
menta and the shorts caught with
contracts due for delivery at about
Christmas time comprised the sole
demand The public was not trad.
ihg. and az a result the record OF
1907 will fan behind that OF 1906
Ia Linn county.
Washington, d c.. papers. with a
White House circulation. please
copy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
PORTLAND BANKERS
FACE INDICTMENT

. Thorbirn Ross, George ~ nm
r. r nnrkhari. J. r Atkinson and
~ NJ Warren
Experts continue % dig up senaa
tons Ia the banks accounts. and
20 confirm the knowledge that ltA
dealings we're the most scandAloua
Portland has ever seen. A commit.
tee ~ depositors will insist on pay.
ment % Interest hy Mr. LAdd until
claims are fully met.
Mr. Ladd will pay out fully g..
$50 GOO before he has liquldated
all Of the banks liabilities Dis
trict Attorney Manning has issued
a statement notifying ali the de-
pOsitors and creditors OF the inati.
tuition 20 hold their accounts and
not sell them al a discount as they
will nos be paid dollar for dol.
lar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31

Certainly Johnson himself does not.
He said 80 very frankly before be
left.
No" said he. Mr. Bryan seems
TO be the man whom the people
want, and ! don't expect my name
to be mentioned In the conyen-
ton"
However this may turn ont there
IL no doubt about H. John A. John.
son IL a taking sort lie has that
rare quality known as personal
magnetism lie IL simple and un-
affected IN his ways and creates
an Impression Of Renuineneas. That
Is the groundwork Of his popular
ity.
And think Of the popularity of a
man who can be elected governor
on a democratic ticket in a repub-
lican atate--in an election that
glyes Roosevelt lsi 900 majority.
And last year Johnson was re-
elected BY a majority Of over
"a, 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
GOVERNOR JOHNSORS MAGNETISM JUST SIMPLY
ELECTRIFIES WASHINGTON
(sssttle stars Exclusive Service


WASHINGTON, u. O.. Dec. al
John A. johnson. governor Of Min.
nesota, has been in Washington.
When he left he could have taken
the keys Of the city with him.
Talk about a HIT He IL a shfill
scream. Every time he opened his
mouth he rang the bell The only
speech made AZ the GrdirOn dinner
was hie--that il. none Of the others
counted after he got through.
And he met everybody from r. Il.
down. Actually he was hailed on "A
alummlng expedition BY a member
Of the model tenement commission,
and when he came back he was
made AN honorary tenement com.
missioner.
Johnson walked from his hotel 10
the capitol with VIM. J Bryan, and
so taetful WAS he that the subject Of
the presidential nomination WAS not
80 much as mentioned BY either Of
them lie met and was looked over
by every prominent democrat from
south OF the Mason and Dixon line
Jas. n Jones. who managed two
Bryan campaigns. Senator Daniel
OF Virginia. Clay Of Georgia. Repre-.
sentative Williams OF Mississippi.
Col Il. J Bright former sergeant.
alarms OF the senate, and a score
Of others have been bearing testi.
mony 10 the good impression made
on them by the Minnesota COVER
nor
u got 10 finally that republicans
were quite as anxious as democrats
to meet Johnson. and Representa-
tive Fred Stevens Of 81 pani (rep.
was Ike the owner Of prize
beauty, and spent tho better part Of
three days conducting informal
johnson receptions
Does Il mean that Johnson has a
lookin for the democratic nomina.
TOM Nobody seems to think 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
GIVES
SHOWER OF GOLD

CINCINNATI. Dec. 9i.--Carthage,
a HuhuA OF this city. was dolugod
with a shower OF gold nuggets and
dust yesterday.
VIM. n Brant was the answer
-Four pears ago hrant left Car.
thage n the klondike. Now be
owns aNeral gold mines and han.
dies yeApw dust ia bushel baskets
lie auved IN Carthage yesterday
with a 1atchei filled with nuggots
and dua These be distributed ar
souveniH 60 an his old friends.
hrRntwill try 20 have several Of
tho yo1ger men Of Catthagc &C.
companf him 10 the klondike the
urst OF D. year 90 assist IN the de.
Velopmsst OF his mines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
LEAVE UNDER CLOUD

HOQuiAM. Dec I'll. officer
James MeGriff 81 the local police
force. resigned hla position today
and suddenly departed for the
east lie gave no reason for his
act but e " presumed 10 be be.
cause Of the fact that his name has
been mixed up IA a recent scandal
concerning himself and the city
mafRhal
A special meeting Of the city
council has been called for tomor.
row. AZ the request Of the city mar
shat, 20 investigate certain charges
being made concerning his moral
ity. and presumably In consequences
Of which charges officer McGrlff
and a local business man have de
parted hurriedly for tho east
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
BY FREDERICK Y. MORAN.
Chairman Tfanaportatlon Commit
tee Manufacturing psrfuui.

nFa assoc iatfons
There II = surprising opposition
% the parcels post among the
country merchants. an nnioundad
In the main these obicciinK mer
chants have been neducrd into
thinking that the mall order houses
that arr gradually drisiuK them
tu fhn wall are CREATED BY the par.
cells post II f. curious notion
whom one considers the facts.
where there "a a parcels post
the country merchant haa prar
ticai monopoly Of The cuunify
trade With a small stock. SUI
plsmenfea hy samples from the
cities. be supplies all calls. however
various they may be trading on
tho capital 81 Inc iohber and mann.
factufer. getting delivery b. par.
eela poat after sale Cor a nominal
fer There ia little opportunity
FOR the outside seller "a 60 over
his head. and no excuse for the
rural dwellcr 70 risk his cash lb
advance. buying insight and un-
seen Of an outside stranger
In the United States. without a
parcels post. the country mer-
chants can ouiY buy In bulk Lack
Of customers and capital compcla a
meagcr stock. soon out 81 style
aud out Of sorts. and always be-
hind the eitieH' offnClEvH The
difference between his Wholesale
cost. with cxorbltant freight add.
ed and the retail price. even on
such undesirable things - he may
display. givce the mail order
house lta opportunity. and 80 We
sea mail order houses IN the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31

10y GNNt0I FFTAhf
PORTLAND. Ore. Dec. ai.-w
VI Ladd has agreed to take over
the assets Of the Ross bank and
pay all its deposits within three
years. Details % tire plan will BE-
arranged late today In a confer
ence between committee Of depos.
itors. agents OF Mr. Ladd. John
Manning. district attorney. and w.
G Bristol. special counsel for the
state. aud for the American Surety
company Mr. Ladd viii not be
prosecuted but the officers o. the
bank. District Attorney Manning
says. viii be Indicted next Mon
day
Investigation OF the smashed
hanks accounts will be continued.
In order 10 gather evidence for
prosecution. Officers involved are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
CASE IS APPEALED.

An appeal has been taken by the
defendants 10 the action Instituted
by JAmeg II Causten. securing an
Injunction against the disposal OF
mining stocks and gold held BY the
scandlnavian-Americau bank for r.
T Bamette and associates. Cnua.
ten has been given "A Judgment on
an Alaska grubstake deal with Bar.
ueite. which Involves several hun.
dred thousand dollars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
FORMER WIFE LEFT OUT


CHICAGO. M, Dec 3i.--Jndge
barnes. OF the superior court. has
held that Mary Mcdonald. the first
wife Of Michael G. Mcdonald. the
sporting man and former democrat.
ie politician, now deceased, has no
interest IN his estate The court
also held that the trustees should
not BE- cniolned from turning over
her dover 10 the second wife, Dora
Mcdonald, who ~ To be arraigned
for the shooting OF Webster s.
Gurrln.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
VIII Run al Large on Seattle City Party TickeiSC0es
Corporate Lust in Replying to Request That He
Make Race.

The Seattle Manufacturers asso
citation Is given representation ON
the Seattle city party ticket In the
candidacy Of oliver T, Erickson.
vice president of that body, for
councilman. atarge Mr. Erickson y
declaration Of candidacy win prob
ably be filed today.
Mr. Erickson's candidacy Is the
outgrowth OF number OF confer
ences between prominent members
Of the Manufacturers association
and leading spirits In the nonpar'
tlsau movement, conferences which
eliminated some two weeks ago In
the determination 20 circulate peti.
tions asking him to enter the race.
Mr.. Erieks0ns selection as a ~.
suit of these conferences was par
tlc0lsrly happy under the clrcam-
stances. since he has been promi.
neat for several years In both move.
ments and is well and widely
known both for his independent and
progressive politioal ideas, and as
a lsadlng local manufacturer and
business man Ia response TO the
petition urking him 70 become a
candidate, Mr. Erickson yesterday
replied as follows:
Mr.. Erickson Replies.
1t seems 60 me that men better
known SHOULD be selected % enter
the lists for SO important a posi-.
tion. However. the standing of
these men In the community
prompts me 20 waive my own iildG
ment and DO their bidding The
men who have Joined Ia your re
quest 90 me 10 become a candidate.
both manufacturers and municipal
ownership advocates. have worked
for years. Ia season and out. 10
make Seattle city where manu-.
facturers may thrive and prosper
They have lahored TO give as cheap
er power and light. the best water
IN the world al n reasonable price.
better streets and good govern
meut. To accomplish these things
they have organized. contributed
time and money. conducted success
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
BITS O'GossIP

Dance az ststson.
The gAHts ~ the stctHon and
ibrif trlekis viii be entertained in.
formally klth q dance on New
Years nat At the hotel
Nirazenth Century Club.
The NlHtceuth Century club viii
meet on thursday afternoon. Jnnu-
sry q AZ De home ~ Mrs Ronald
81 Thlrtkth avsuue south
knlai'A % Columbus Dance.
krtshtHff Columbus. Tuunrii No
SIS. has Hued over SEQ invitations
tuf a dhNe 90 be giYen on New
Years gve IN Christsnsen'a Broad
way haN
praaatic Glass Recital
ON tfieaN evening January 3.
che dFamae elaHs - Mias n Mar
karrt Disco will entertain tho pub
a. as rectal 30 be given Ia the
andiioriumrf the Columbia Musical
college.
Fsten. pensuare.
ON TuesnF evening. December
a.. Miss EAia Fulton art Mr. HI
gar n ueesmoFe vrre married al
she home 4 the brides parcnta. st6
Queen Ans ave. BY Rev. William
a. Lsech.
Enaamrssnt Announced.
Mr. and b. . y Hhsppera. -
Charleston. announce the engage
msnt % tHir daughter uaiey 10
SIR. J. " Brown. ~ Seattle The
wedding - n take place about the
middle % Anaary
Stamford otse Club Concert
cuaccrt q "Wednesday seeniuH
January J. mt Egaun ball which
viii b. fu81wed by an Informal
dance. Tbs affair q Ftvon under
the auspices - she stanford Club
q Puget sand
improvement Club panes.
The Fuura snth Ward Improve.
ment club wfi Fite a dance nt Luna
park cafe fali on New Yenrn ese.
Tho proceed % the ball viii - used
towards ths building of the West
Seattle club house WaKuer'a %.
cheHira viii Furnish the music.
pe~sli.tiiaalns.
Miss Mana Powell was united IN
marriage 10 W Howard Higgins ON
Saturday h'csmbeF Il. At , 40
O'clock. Rev iDr Matthews officiat-
ing Mr.. and Mfs. HigKina arr both
residents o. Black Diamond. Wash.
az which place they viii make their
home
Wilkinson Spencer.
In the ehtrch parlors - ths new
Presbyterian church. az s o'clock. on
Christmas eFc. occurred the wed
ding u Miss Elisa A. Wilkinson 60
Nr. Henri b. spencer Hev. Or
Matthews ww tho officiating cier-
Eyuan. " and Mrs Spencer viii
make theH home IN Seattle.
Sect Manuel.
ON Dectmher q occurred the
wedding of Miss Sarah Ellen Scott
and Mr. Thomas HAIRY Manuel. az
Palmer. Wash The ceremony.
which was Eoiemnlzea BY Rev pr
Matthews was performed Ia the
paFiors of the uiiior hotel at s
O'Clock. M and Mrs Manuel will
be 81 home IN Palmer after Jauu-
AIRY ist
Talk on Musical History
Mr y. 4. Busch Will give the first
number N hia second series 81 talks
on Musical tlistory on Saturday
afternoon ~ this week IN Columbia
hall. beginning a. o'clock His
subject viii b. beethoven" and he
will b. assisted by Mra David W.
White Mrs Mary Leonberger Scott.
Herr Moritz Roscn and SIR Louis
Dimoua
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31
DUMMY ENTRYMEN SYSTEM
UPHELD I'M COLORADO

DENVER. Dec. 3i-In another
sweeping decision, Judge Robert Il.
Lewis. In the United States district
court has freed Is defendants Of
the charge Of illegally acquiring
coal lands ia Colorado under the
dummy cntrymen system. and said
that the whole theory on which the
government has worked In the
prosecutions is wrong
All the indictments in land cases
found by the federal grand jury
last summer except one have now
besn quaahed By Judge Lewis
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-31

The opinion OF the court was
founded on the case OF the 81 Lou.
Is people, who were members OF a
company known rs the Yampa Coal
company, and were charged with
obtaining 5000 acres Of land in
Routt county valued at $500. 900.
Judge Lewis held that there is no
law which makes IL criminal for a
citizen 20 agree in advance Of an
entry OF coal land 20 sell TO 9th.
ers. whether individuals or corpora
tons. the land that he might 40.
quire by purchase.