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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29
WORK ON PANAMA CANAL.
Aggregate Of s4s 100000 Has Already
Been Spent by United States.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-F'ull details
OF the work done on the Panama canal
daring the fiscal year 1907, with a
showing Of what has been accomplish
ed since the project has been in Amer
lean hands, are disclosed In the annual
report of the isthmian cana, commits.
sion, made public Tuesday. 1t is
the first report made Of operations on
tho is,hmus since the construction
work has been in charge OF army ensi
necrs.
Aside from the $j0,OOO,O0O paid TO
the French company and to Panama,
an aggregate OF $4S ,2S5 70 has been
expended by the government en- the
project adopted by congress, and
which Is was estimated By the board
Of consulting engineers should ulti-
mately cost $l39. 7Oj, POO. This esti.
mate, however, did not include SAM.
taton and expenses Of the zone gov.
eminent, waterworks, sewers and paw.
ing in Panama and Colon and the re.
equipment Of the Panama railroad
There Is no reference ia the report
to the proposition which has been
brought forward to extend the width
OF the locks 70 ~ feet 80 as to accom-.
moiate, without difficulty, the extreme
breadth la the Development OF snip.
building, and his will Oe made the
subject OF specIt communication from
tho commission
A strong position Is taken favorable
to continuation oi the policy Of doing
the work by hired instead OF contract
labor Sanitation is treated Of in the
report, statement being made OF what
has been done and tne declaration that
there was no yellow fever originating
on tn isthmus during the year.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29
THREE MEN AssAssINATEo.
Tragedy Occurs at a Lumber Town in
Arkansas.


Memphis, Tenn. Nov. 2S. Three
men were assassinated at Clio, Ark,
a lumber town near Pine Blur, Ark. ,
as Incy stepped from a train Monday
night. The Assassin is unknown. The
dead arc.
Thomas r Godfrey, a rino Blum
lumber man.
Clarence l.. Bush, a telegraph opcr.
alOr.
A R McTven. a SINGING teacher
from Grant county who was a by.
slanGcr
After hring shot Bush ran up the
railroad track. and, althourh known
10 have rcrn mortally wounded, his
aody has not been found
Last Wednesday Bush and Godfrey
had a eGh. with Bert Mccartney. man.
ngor OF the Bun city lumber mills at
clio. IN watch Mccartney was badly
hea'en ny They left ths City and
ven, % Pine Bun Monday night.
When ,acy returned Tor their c'otacs
sou.c one Orsi from the commissary
building a. he lumber agent.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29

Atlanta, Nov. -. The will OF the
.a.e Wake =. Imam was fled for
probate In Ordinary Wilkinson's once
Tuesday morning and after some
hing IKE 500 ooo OF special beoues,s
The majority Of ne property goes 20
ne $50 daughters. Mrs Morris Bran
don aud Mrs James r Gray. The
whole of me property Of ne deceased
socs 20 his 40 daughters. the value
o. ,a.s being n Is said something
over a million dollars lu special
nrgy"s's $4,000 is given to charity
ami ,ao Presbyterian church
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29
Mothers Tears and PIeadi1gS In
Behalf Of Son.
CONDEMNED TO DIE DEC. {
Americans in Mexico Condemned TO
Die for Murder in Connection with
Insurance. Frauda May Have Their
Sentences Committed.

Chicago Nov PA spccia, to the
Tr,,n,a ,,,.,. Aa.b,rs.,,. u & say.
,bs, movcd hv mc,.er.- Tears and
DI.adinps Amha.sal,. C.el Of Mex.
Ico wirod rua.lay ri,l,. .Io,p Mar,
6ancbez goyo,ror If TAO ,tafe Of chi
huahua Neyic, accommodating nal
tbn sen.cnce r. Dr. Crarrcs : lIarle .
William Mitchell .rd tat. HulAurt
Auaricano c,rg.,,. ot f., ne sat ct
thai n,.ce no communal IN twenty
yeors, i,onricopo..p,
Tho ovCcu,l,... ,.- d., ,rrco mo, who
worn con.Io,,,,I r.r ,yy, murder. IN
connectior yrih insurance fr.,ds had
heen 60, for moe
S.ror rr,I g.. ho oc,r,I covornor
-, ChIhro,,ro .,,.' ,,,ocnod IN
M mo di,I,.,o,c ,..,,n, 70 tni.
,,ountr, nnd will. finn. cn,arnd has
NO ou,bort,, -. ....,,r,or, h,,t hts
Uroro, ,npn,,r, T.. Mo, ir hi. ovn
Donrtrv nn,r, ~. .,o, ',,,, :. , com.
tnorlin, .,oio.r,., nm, n,.rr,or nf
. rIob md ,,,,...,,,L ron,if,
"I co,rn, communal T." .,id tho avn.
h..soIor "hr, tool orr. So,or San.
Oho, w1,, ,o,,ov. r,v recommendation
~. ho, I,L, non,n - 40 40 r.,,ho,,
s.,.r.ro. n ,ba CENTRAL ,oysrruapt
A.. ~, -. 49,. -. w.Ao.s
L., uu,,I,.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29

HuntsNl., 49, \Ht leading
cotton mo. uu, ..,r- - t..... W..
hold ""ar'r' . t.f....- .a4 .u t..
.cuss the Qucslyu ~ DuI..n,g, d s..
not believed taat az, o. ..y ml.s b.
tails city W!ll be closed down ,a
the matter Mil be discussed Ia So.
srGl way al tae Birmingham mecuEe
aud the stair grder pa
ast cow. = sSsefuiaea.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29

NA.'W Ma N"' TOE SaN--
safe .a-A t.~s,l o.. .H..- Monday
taoyaing L. aaa.a..s a.a Sc5.19a
Sl'A assets x SIS vcc laaG.By %
Iez4ie ca securities L. syss as .aa
esssA
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29

lor1,l. N,S g. B..
bail SaLls lI4l. .Hr
hees IN Do hcAi. tr- s..
sas telI bsse Car bHi7-i,
sra aha - rsst Gaze
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-29

i.tvs'c. $tNeuN. Nov ~ The ~
ice have expelled iyoin SsaOay foar
Mc~mou ss'OaSTlvt a. "@SaoKl9as
tOrelspss.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-02-11
1.-THE MIDNIGHT FLYER"
Clever Railroad Play at the Grand To.
morrow NiQht.

From the rise OF the curtain on the
first act until it descends on the last act
there is not one dull moment in that big
production, "The Midnight Flyer" the
railroad scene will hold you spellbound.
The illuminated scene will be admired
by all. The wonderful shipwreck will
thrill you. and the many other scenic
effects, including the mammoth ship
scene. the realistic storm at sea, and the
Adirondack mountains iE winter, will
keep you interested from start to finish.
And the comedy-well there is plenty OF
it. There is dude, an old maid, a fun.
ny old man, an Italian and colored
gemman from Hoboken. These parts
are in the hands Of unusually clever
comedians and the fun will be fast and
furious. Several high class specialties
will be introduced, making it one of the
greatest entertainments ever given in
this city. At the Grand Theater, Tues.
day evening, February ~.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-02-11

White Pine congh cure is the best.
Evans Drug Co. If
DR.. E. E. Lane, Dentist. Hayes &
Hayes building. Telephone III. If
Mrs. w. B. Fetterman entertained the
"Jolly Girls Club" Friday afternoon.
Almond and Witch Hazel cream will
keep your skin soft and smooth. Evans
Drug Co. If
Max Reynolds and Clifford Durand
entered St. Joseph's hospital yesterday
for treatment.
Andrew Mackey, G. Allquist and Sam
Obert were discharged from St. Joseph s
hospital this morning.
George w. Hamilton, who has been
sick with la grippe for some time, is still
confined to the house.
/ meeting was held at Elma Friday,
at which resolutions were adopted in OPP
position to county divi sion.
Governor Mead and family were the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. l.. Douglas
during their stay in the city.
John Nolan came down from Elma on
Saturday, and was admitted to St. Jo-
seph's hospital for treatment.
Tom Dolan was arrested Saturday BY
Chief Schneider, on charge OF gamb-
ling aud was fined $25 and costs by
Judge Fox.
Mrs. A. L. Davenport entertained q
party OF ladies ut a l O'Clock luncheon
this afternoon, after which bridge was
INDUCED in.
Street Commissioner Hits gives no.
tice that all wood allowed to remain on
streets or alleys more than twenty -four
hours will be confiscated by the city. :
Mr.. and Mrs. William Irvine will en-
terrain in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Stewart tomorrow evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart have recently returned
from their wedding trip.
The funeral OF ASKED Johnson was held
at the Undertaking Parlors of Bowes &
Randolph yesterday afternoon. Rev. H.
F.. Jones officiating. The funeral was
under the auspices OF the local Carpen-
ters' union.
Boy wanted to work in Shoe store.
Must be over Is years Of age, come of
good parentage, live at home, and be
anHions to learn the business. Good
wages to the right kind OF a boy. Leave
name and address at the HERALD office.
Louis Schneider, a brother of the
Chief OF police, was severely injured
while working at Coats upper camp on
the Wishkah Saturday. The young man
was caught between two logs on the roll
way and badly crushed. He was brought
to the Aberdeen General hospital, where
he lies in critical condition, his injuries
being internal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-02-11

Sheet music, plenty of it at Evans
Dru' Co. II
Chest protectors, many different styles
and prices. Evans Drug Co. tt
DR.. A. S. Austin, DR.. o. r. Austin.
office in HAYES & Hayes Bank Bldg. tt
Hotel Northern 4l6 + Wishkah street,
now open for roome!s and boarders. 4l-4t
Al Peterson, of Melbourne, was adj
mitted to St. Joseph's hospital Saturday.
Everything in musical instruments
from Jews harp to a piano at Evans
Drug Co. II
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Franks entertained
a party OF friends at dinner Friday even
ing, at their home, 4l2 South Michigan
avenue.
For Rent-A large. airy, steam heated
furnished room, at reasona bic rates. Call
at Hotel Western, 2l2 South X street, OF
phone 81. 34tf
Mechanics W. B. Fetterman and f. L.
Hartung will entertain a party of lady
friends tomorrow afternoon, at the home
OF the former.
W. G. Lloyd, the we'll known cigar
! maker. lie at st. Josepf's hospital, where
he underwent an operation for stomach
trouble this morning.
Miss Grace Young has issued invita-.
tons for Valentine party next Thurs
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Irvine, North Aberdeen.
F. II. Green is expected home today
from Saginaw, Mich, where he has been
at his fathers bedside, who has beer
slowly recovering from serious opera
ton.
It's the highest standard OF quality, a
natural tonic, cleanses your system, red
dens the cheeks, brightens the eyes, gives
| flavor to all you eat. HOLSTERS Rock ,
Mountain Tea will do this for you. Be
cents, Tea or Tablets. w. 3. Paine e. Co.
The Leitch Shingle Co. have filed ar
ticles of incorporation with a capital
stock OF $50 900. The incorporators are
| NJ. P. Leitch, Claude Leitch. James
Leitch and Minnie B. Letch, who will
| build a single mill in South Aberdeen
Mrs. G. p. L. Roberts, with bunch
OF friends, gave Mr.. Roberts a pleasan
surprise Thursday evening, on the &C.
casion of the latter's birthday. The
function was IL complete surprise to Mr.
Roberts, but he arose to the occasion
and aided in making most pleasant
evening for all present.
The schooner Endeavor was placed on
the marine ways at the Lindstrom ship.
yard Friday, when it was found that the
ship had been more seriously injured
than was supposed, when she ran on the
spit at the bar two weeks ago. 1t is es-
timated 5000 will be required to make
the necessary repairs.
The condemnation of land for the
Montesano road by the city of Aberdeen
was completed in the superior court on
Friday, h. Kabe receiving S400 for little
more than "a half acre, and the Puget
Sound Milling Co. $40 for one and one.
third acres. This clears the city's title
to connection with the county road or
the eastward.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-02-11

u
Deem for best Tea and Coffee. Phone
14ll for prompt delivery. tt
The latest magazines and other read
ing matter at Evand Drug Co. If
Henry Laxell, former resident Of
Aberdeen, died last week at Astoria.
For Quincy. Express or Dray, call a.
A Star Transfer. Your orders prompt.
ly filled. If
L. Rasmussen is erecting a residence
on lot 7, block %, in South Aberdeen, at
cost Of $500.
J. w. Fraser, who was accused Of our
glary at Hoquiam, was acquitted in the
superior court Friday.
r. H. Wade, Geo. Avery and Chas.
Mcdonald were down from Eima Friday,
boosting the county division project.
The team attached to w. G. Lucore' g
milk wagon ran away Thnrsday, and did
about $40 worth OF damage before being
checked.
Harrison Bros. are erecting CORFU
gated iron building on their G street
wharf property, to be used as a black
smith shop.
WANTED-6 or s good pack horses,
weighing 800 to llC0 pounds. Must be
in good condition. Apply to Rudolph
Distler, Cosmopolis. 42.tf
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Wilder became
the happy parents OF pair Of handsome
daughters Thursday night, The mother
and twins are reported as getting along
nicely.
Capt. S. G. Mitchell has given an op.
ton on his business building, on the
corner of Il and Market streets, for $12,
600. and will probably remove his family
to Tacoma.
A tissue builder, reconstruction, builds
up waste force, makes strong nerves and
muscle. You will realize after taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea what a
wonderful benefit it will be to you. IS
cents, Tea or Tablets. w. B. Paine 4 Co.
On Friday, raft Of logs carried away
the South side OF the North Aberdee n
bridge, so repairs have been stopped and
new bridge will more than likely have
to be built. At the same time the scow
ferry was put out of commission, and all
travel bv wagon was stopped until this
morning.
who took anti.septic tablets at the Eagle
dance hail last week, died as the result
Thursday evening. The body was taken
to the Aberdeen Undertaking Pariors,
and the funeral was held from there yes
terday afternoon, Rev. Father Gribben
officiating.
Clyde, the three year old son of M,
and Mrs. A. NJ. Rice, was rescued from
drowning in slough at Electric park
Thursday afternoon, by Edward Schwa,z,
manager Of the park. The little boy fell
into the slough where the water was
ten feet deep, and was sinking for the
last time when rescued by Mr.. Schwarz.
Colonel Charles F. Drager, commander
OF the let regiment OF the Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias, domain of Washing
ton, and ]. II. Junett. of Tacoma, made
a fraternal visit to Wishkah Lodge
Knights of Pythas, Friday evening. Both
gentlemen spoke in the interests OF the
Uniform Rank, and an endeavor may be
made to revive the former company
again.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-02-11

Tho Herald u the most widely read
paper on 0ray's Harbor. Wise adver.
Users know t.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17

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'"" ..'.'....., ....... ....-.-... ......... ............ Csc
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""Ahg " very pretty combinations a STRICTLY uu-to-datc shirt a. 6c
Mems White Ncghetc Shirs, with fancy bosom. without collars
me n'-"m IS made from the to,ni riUuc cord coh. three knife
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17
Excursions

Mexico CITY and return S40.25. April
rs To May is. Limit July 81.
Norfolk, Va. and return-15 day
limit, S56.55. 90 day. $12.9O: season
limit December Is, $500.
Denver and return, $3.50. Colorado
Springs and return 22O.75: Pueblo
and return. $1S.95. Tickets on sale
June I to September 30. 1907. Return
limit october 81. 1897.
Columbus. Ohio. and return. $1,000:
tickets on sale May II to JIG and 10
and 20. Return limit June g..
Dickson. Tenn. and return. $62.75:
tickets on sale May L.. 13 and IA.
final limit June ..
r. T.. pURDY. Agent.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17

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and side scuns, wen finished ard shaped throughout and made in the
We'll known Coat style each .......... ...... 500
Mems Coiored Coat style Negusee shirts without collars. This
is one of our best numbers a- ii is one of the most up-to-date patterns
shown for ui- spring season: solid gray grounds i'm three size plaid
effects; ~upcrtne pearl buttons; double yoke: box pbatcd center:
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17
STORAGE

WANTED-Ptanos, household goods,
etc, stored safely at reasona-
bic rates. Phone $40. The Security
Warehouse & Improvement Co. Offices
Grant block. Third and Railroad ave-
nue..
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17
CNH ENGINEERS

.ALA i.l>S-
County surveyor
before u. $. Land Depart
land scrip Tor sale. Civii en-
Nv" en-
h 'pn'~ite Morning Journal
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17
w. T.. MAUGER
WOOL

Representing MHuger a Avery
Boston
tf5 North First Street with RnRne
= 81 A-ihndueruue. NJ. NJ.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17
%
DENTISTS.

DIR. j.. h. KRAFT
Dental Surgeon.
rooms rs, Barnett Building. Phone
ga Appointments made by man
n. s. ALCTR, ID. Is. S.
OFFICES Arnijo block. opposite
,rnlaen Rule. Hours $50 a m 10
Pm l:2o 90 s pm. Appoint
merts made by mail.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17

WANTED-House girl good cook.
small family, off an day sunday.
no washing. Inquire $40 W. Tijeras
avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17

FOR RENT-Modern rooms and
Boaro' Sz5 per month. Mrs. Eva /.
Craig. 502 So. Second Ct. upstairs n
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17
FOR S~ALE-HorSeS. Etc

FOR SALE-One heavy worl ~. do.
livery horse; also two bneqies ~
saddles, one set OF douhie 10 rness
For particulars, inquire at Hunters
Nason Yard, 200 n. Broadway. tt
FOX SALE-New and secondhand
ousSles AT Albuquerque Carriage a..
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17

Try a Morning journal wan ad.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-31
The Greatest. Blot.

The greatest blot cast upon the state
OF Minnesota by the strike in the iron
ranges was caused by the exaggerated
stories of red flags and violence, as
sent out by certain newspaper corre-
spondents in their efforts to "toady"
to the steel trust. Minneapolis Tele-
gram.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-31

and the picture Of that writing, SUI.
ferfng man she was once more herself.
Suddenly Janet stopped eating, he1
eyes stared straight ahead, and in.
stinctively Billy turned to see who
had attracted her attention. It was
the handcuff king, not king after all;
just mortal man thirsting for dish
Of ice cream.
"Oh, Billy, I'm so glad he got out. 1
never could have slept with the picture
of that poor man in chains.''
''Of course he got out, you silly child.
he always does. Janet, you women
are funny lot. You never know what
you want. I came home this afternoon
and passed you as you were standing
there gazing at the billboard. thought
you wanted to see this man do these
wonderful things, and that is why 1
took you. Guess you don't like my
present to you-do you?'
s"Isn't it so, Billy? All my life have
been planning to do things, and when
the time comes to do them my ambi-
ton is gone. I long for something diff
ferent- perhaps something I ought not
to have. Then when I get it 1 don't
want it. It's just as if 1 reached out
and touched passing bubble, and, at
my touch, it burst. Yet there is al
ways that longing in my heart for an
unknown something, and it turks there
STILL"
Janet, little girl, my present to you
,o+ 49, Il
to make you happy, and I only succeed
ed in frightening you. Suppose we
turn the tables and you give me a
present?'
"Why, never heard Of a girl giving
a present to some one else on her own
birthday. What under the sun do YOU
mean?"
Il mean this, dear. I want present
that only you can give me. It's a big,
precious present. You say you don't
know what you long for, but I know
what I am reaching for, and that some
thing is you, Janet. Will you give
yourself to me, a present to keep al
ways and to love forever?''
''Billy, that waitress heard every
word you said. It's not fair to propose
to a girl in an ice cream parlor.
wouldn't dare say NO if wanted to-"
do you want to say No. Janet?"
almost whispered Billy.
"Well, to be perfectly honest, I don't
think I do. Billy, maybe, after all, it's
you I'm longing for, maybe it's you
I've been reaching out for all the time.
guess it must be, Billy, dear, because
I have been happier in these past few
minutes than I've ever been in all my
life before. If you'll take me, Billy,
I'm yours
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-31
Her Birthday
Present.
BY JANE LUDLUM LEE
Copyrighted, 1907, by Homer sprague.

Robertson, the jail breaker, handcuf1
king and magician, was in town. Bill.
posters were everywhere announcing
his arrival at Peck's Vaudeville thea.
ter, telling Of the wonderful feats he
would perform. Standing before one
OF these posters was a pale faced, tired
girl on her way home from the Office
1t was incredible to think that a man
could do the things advertised-tc
see a man break out of jail, to un.
lock the dreaded handouts before your
very eyes! Oh, no: it was too wonder.
full to believe! She had often watched
a crowd Of .urchins following a man
who had been arrested and once had
seen him taken to the lookup, but that
a man could get out Of his own free
will-this seemed incredible.
She gave a final look at the picture
of the man Oh the poster, tucked he1
novel tightly under her arm and NOV.
ed slowly toward home. 1t was he1
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-31
Backed Both Wavs,

The race was over, the flag hoisted
and the crowd Of fortunates who had
backed the winner had gathered around
the bookmakers to receive their win
nings.
One vacant looking individual, who
was evidently 'seeing life" for the first
time, claimed FL.
"What did you back?' asked the fat
faced man with the big waist, who
was standing on a stool.
''Silver Cloud" replied the vacant
one.
"Why, man alive,' yelled the man
with the satchel, "that horse turned
back and finished at the starting postv'
II know that" said the other. "but
didn't back the horse both waysy'
There was a dull thud on the green.
sward, and an anxious crowd gather.
cd. The man with the big waist had
fainted.-London Mail.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-31
The Governor Ought to Stand Pat.

11Ho oOSO11IOI OUsHC 90 SCsduU Fat.
John A. Johnson has certainly
demoralized the republican party of
this state so far as the head of the
ticket is concerned. If he would de-
clare that he would not be a candi-
date for governor again there would
at once be dozen republican candi-
dates in the field. -Mankato Journal.