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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
RAD1UM VERY COSTLY.

Now that the hysterical excitement and the extravagant speculation con- cernlng that genuinely miraculous substance, radium, have generally subsided, 1t Is interesting to know the sane opinions arrived at by men of science regarding that extraordin- ary product. Such are the conclur sions embodied in an exceedingly in- teresting article in the current liar per's Weekly by Dr. Truman Abbe, entitled The Most Costly Thing in the World" Writing of the price of radium to-day and the almost incred- ible difficulty of procuring 1t, Dr. Abbe says. Some idea of the difficult ties in the way of extracting radium
 from the pitchblend waste may be appreciated when we learn that
 pitchblend, the mineral that is richest in radium, contains but one-millionth
 part of per cent. of radium less than the proportion of gold in ocean water. We would think it a pretty thankless task to mine gold, or extract 1t, from sea water; but the work would be far edslSI, anu Wo SHOulu BOt Auolo 6olu from a cubic yard of sea water than we would radium from ton of pitch blend. Perhaps, then, it will not be hard to appreciate how little radium there is in the worthless than twen- ty grains; certainly not half 9 tea
 spoonful of pure radium bromide. A
 grain of gold can be had for five cents or less. Diamonds are worth by weight, much more, perhaps ten dol
 lars a grain, but the cost of radium
 is truly fabulous-seven thousand two hundred dollars for single grain"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
NELSON OF AMERICAN NAVY.

1 Admiral Walker, who Is just dead, used to be called by his admirers in the navy, the Nelson of the Ameri- can Navy" There was this much of sense in the designation, that 1t ex- pressed the belief that Walker had the ability and the pluck to win any sea-hght against any enemy in any kind of show, if he could have the show. However this was mere ad- miration. Walker was more than an object of supposititious guessing; he was recognized as head and shoulders above any navy captain of his time. l The good men believed this and sat at his feet Among the good men we. l can count Robley Evans, Chadwick, Brcwnson, stanton, the Rogerses, a 1 lot of people of whom the navy can be proud, while Dewey used to con- suit "old John" about navy move ments, and officers used to say that George would look in the glass and
 wonder what John would think of 1 him now. He was a fine old sailor and he was recognized as thorough. No personal friendship softened his manners to 0 delinquent One day when he was sailing out from Hamp- l ton Roads with the international fleet that helped us celebrate the centen- nial of Washingtons first inaugura- ton his orders about weighing an chor were disobeyed by the dearest friend in the service, who was in
 command of one of the ships; and as the old Chicago, the flagship, passed I the trembling culprit, the navies of l the world heard This WhislSers" laundering out from the bridge ob-
 jurgations, and expressing wonder at his own moderation in not putting his
 old comrade under arrest. At an other time, when the White Squad ron" was sailing out of Mediter- ranean bay, another old friend work cd his ship so awkwardly that the ad- lmiral-then nearly a "trade-dollar admiral ''-suspended him by signal in the face of the whole feet The pun lisied captain, coming abroad to pro- 1 leSI dSdlHSt HIS PupitN iSPiiiii0EiAHi puffed out, indignantly, Why. sir, | why, I never heard of such thing
 "Well," said John, pulling at his big side wlfiskers, you've heard of it
 now
 He had been a good fighter in the
 war and he had most to do in start ing the new navy. He was literally
 the brains of the outfit. He put his
 stamp upon the best men in the ser-
 vice when he was chief of the bureau
 of navigation. He was despot, but
 mighty intelligent one, 'D--n him.
 said an officer who had to go to sea
 against his will and who had pleaded
 in vain for some more shore service
 "d-n him, the worst thing about him is that he's always right. "-Harper's lWeeklT-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
SECRET SESSION HELD.
Protest Against Regiment Shoot Prob
 ably Discussed.

The officers of the Second regiment Saturday held an executive session, during which important matters were considered. Aside from the selection of civil officers for the ensuing year what was done was not given out.
 Although Colonel Geddes and other oTficers would not divulge the nature of the business transacted rumors around the armory indicated that the protest of the First regiment over the lregimental shoot here last June was the matter uppermost at the meeting.
 At any rate the team that repre- sented the Second regiment at the shoot has been summoned to appear at Hartford Tuesday night, at meet ing of the brigade officers, and 1t is surmised that the matter was gone over here by the Seconds officers Sat urday night.
 The First regiments protest con tained a charge against one member !. of the Seconds team alleging that he had more than the regulation number of cartridges with him while he was engaged in the skirmish shooting and that the extra rounds were utilized in firing at another Second regiment competitors target the hit thus made adding materially to the Seconds grand total. It was further alleged that this competitor used ammunition of the issue of 1906 whereas the or ders were for 1907 cartridges, which differ from those used in 1906.
 The officers elected at the meeting were: Colonel James E. Geddes of Watrbury, prsident; Lieutenant Colo mel Charles F. McCabe of this city, vice president! Regiment Adjutant Captain c. F. Goss, jr, of Waterbury, secretary; Paymaster Captain Thomas M. Russell of Middletown, treasurer. A-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
HUMAN CARRIAGE DUMPS CHINESE PRINCE IN MUD First Yale Geological Expedi-
 tion Was Full of
 Incidents.

When Professor Joe Barrell and his party of some 30 students started on geological excursion to Stony Creek Saturday, he had no idea of an irn- pending national calamity. The trip to the Creek was made without trouble and the students clipped at the lodges with their little instruments, do- ing no material harm and learning lot
 But on the way back by short cut they came to a marsh. Most of the students took off their shoes and stockings and waded across, not car- ing for damage 1t might do their rough clothing. But Ponson Carles Gnu, the Chinese prince, who Is a member Of the academic junior class and whose father is of the royal blood and repre- scented China in America years ago, was baked Ponson, besides being a jolly good fellow, has more clothes than any other man in Yale and Is considered the best dressed of all the gods of fashion. He was attired in a beautiful light suit and highly poll ished new shoes, all Of which he hated to spoil.
 Noticing the predicament of the prince, James Tabor Loree, whose country training was gained principal iy along Broadway, and Arthur Null lins of Salem Ohio, offered to carry the prince in true Chinese style across the bog on their shoulders. Another student whose home Is in Albany of fered his assistance and was given the shoes of the entire party to carry. The cavalcade started, the menial fol- lowing at a respectful distance with the shoes. Half way over Mullins stepped into an unseen hole and Pom son was thrown Into the mire. He says geology is q hard study, but he will be game and keep 1t up.
 And then Waldo Park Clement, jr, of New York decided he wanted to take a swim and.acted accordingly, His costume was of the nature of David Haru1n's dancing girl He was just posing as one of Diana's rymphs when the only co-ed in the party came down a jagged cliff looking for mica. She shreiked Classmates gathered around Clement and one of the tutors led the coed away to more fertile fields for mica.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
WHAT MARK TWAIN SAYS.

To Editor Journal and Courier:
 I quote from your lively and able paper: "The Journal and Courier, for example, is interested because of the arbitrary attitude of the Board of Education, which has upon more than one occasion given the impression that it's dignity has been imposed upon by citizens who have dared to express their opinion frankly" 1, You remember that Mark Twain in his Following the Equator" quotes as an introduction to each chapter, an observation from "Pudd'nhead Will sons New Calendar" The following bon mot prefaces Chapter XXv, Vol une I of Following the Equator" "In the first place God made idiots. This was for practice. Then He made School Boards"
 DIGNITY.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
A man who owns a fine cof-

A man who owns a fine cof- fee plantation in Jamaica said: Four years ago I discovered that coffee was running my health and quit and have been using Postum ever since"
 Experience taught this man that he could not drink his own high grade coffee. It's active drug - ffeine-irritates the nervous system, interferes with digestion, and trouble is sure to follow.
 Some folks may take the hint and change to Postum.
 It is absolutely free from drugs, and when well made that is, boiled 15 minutes-it it has a delicious taste similar to the mild, high grade Java, with the natural vital food elements of the field grains that repair the damage done by coffee. There's a Reason. Read that little health classic, '' "The Road to Melville" ir pkgss
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
TRAIN VICTIM IDENTIFIED.

South Norwalk, Oct. 1S.-The young man who was killed Friday by being struck by the Pittsfeld express near the depot here was identified as Will liam. A. Mo Cullough of Bridgeport. His Tough was eighteen years of age, and was stealing ride when he was struck by the express.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

There was large crowd at the Union league Saturday night, the occasion be- ing a musical entertainment. It was the first of series or entertainments to be given during the winter. After a fine program by the Neapolitan quar- tet luncheon was served and most pleasant evening enjoyed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

Court Lincoln, No. 6, will hold it's next meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 1T. All members are requested to be present that evening as there is busi- ness of importance to transact. In the afternoon the ladies of the court will hold whist in the hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
J. c. PARKER HOME.

John c. Barker, secretary of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, and family, have returned from Madison, and will re- side at Grove Hall
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

No meeting of the directors of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad company was held in New York Saturday, although this was the date for the monthly session. The an nual meeting of the stockholders will be called to order at noon next We'd nesday and then adjourned until the 2nth
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
BRIEF MENTION
High water to-day at 8:5s a. m.

Victoria court, No. 7, o. G. S., will give their next whist at the home of Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick, Campbell avenue. West Haven, this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

The Ladies Aid of the Epworth M. E. church will hold rummage sale beginning tomorrow afternoon, Oct. IS, at 8OS Congress avenue. If any friends of the church have things to donate they will be gratefully received or the committee will call if telephoned to No. 61O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14
Again.

Or elevator, out of comnlis- sion for a week, is again run ming for our customers con venience.
 Some new CHIFF0NIER ar- rivals are also clamoring for publicity.
 IN GOLDEN OAK.
 Three special patterns with large, roomy drawers and best beveled mirrors, regularly priced at $10, $12 and $16.50, for this sale $7.50, $9 and $12.3S. IN BIRD s. EYE MAPLE.
 Special value $1s.75, re- duced from $25. IN MAHOGANY FINISH.
 One pattern $9.5O, reduced from $13.5o. A good one $10, reduced from $13.75.
 A better one S11.75, re- iuced from $15.5O.
 Another one $12, reduced from $16.
 Not only these, but many others, in all woods, at attrac- tive prices. Brown & Durham
 Complete HOus- turE-4her-,
 Orange and Center Sts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

The Hook and Ladder company of West Haven held their annual celebra- tion or red letter say Saturday night in their rooms in Second avenue. Four years ago the borough fire fighters paid off the debt on the "truck that made West Haven famous and annually the laddles observe a day of celebration in coinmenaoration. All the officers of other companies were present as were all the borough officials. Many speech es were made, A number of fine musi- cal selections were rendered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

Shortly after midnight Saturday night some men passing Petrillo's cigar store, in the old Boardman building. at the corner of State and Chapel streets, smelled some burning wood in the direction of the cellar and a still alarm was sent in to No. 12's house. The flrefnen investigated, but found no fire. The steam heating pipes are be- lieved to have scorched the woodwork.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

This evening grand temperance rally will be held under the auspices of St. Agnes Ladies T.. A. and B. society at their meeting room, Sassacus hall, corner Church and Crown streets. The public is invited. There will be ad- dresses by several well known speak CTS, one of which will be Rev. M. IA. Sullivan, president of the c. T. A. U. and formerly curate at St. Johns church this city. Vocal and piano se- lections will be rendered by well known talent and a pleasant time is assured all who attend.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-14

Camp No. viii give a homemade pie whist Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Room S9, Insurance build- ing After the whist supper will be served. Last Wednesday Camp No. 8 gave a towel whist and prizes were won by the following: First, Mrs. Crockett; second, Mrs. Beers; third. Mrs. Weber; consolation, Mrs. Bir- trand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
DEATH TAKES CHILD
AWAY FROM DOCTORS

Unusual circumstances attended
the death of Elsie Orlean Barger,
age 5, at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Barger,
Sunday. The little girl had been
suddenly stricken with spasms Of
the larynx and the physicians in
attendance, Drs. Fursey and Grieve.
decided to operate on her throat as
she was choking to death. They
started to administer chloroform
and had given but little when the
child died.
She was very bright and winsome
and the loss is felt by the whole
neighborhood. Shortly before
death she called her mother and
pointing upward told her in childish
tones that she was going home.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence, 02911 Perry St, to.
morrow afternoon. Interment will
be made in Paramount.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
WILL HELP THE
MOLDERS

The structural building trades are
evidently going to take hold Of the
National Iron Works trouble with
the molders' union. Last night the
building trades asked that a COM
mittee of be appointed from the
Central Labor union to act with a
like committee from the Structural
alliance to wait upon the proprie-
tor of the National Iron Works and
see what could be done to settle the
trouble.
A large amount Of the work turn
ed out of the iron works Is structur-
al iron and it IS figured that the
building trades could do much TO
help the molders by refusing to
handle the product of that con.
Germ.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
SPOKANE WASHINGTON. TUESDAY, MARCH &C., 1907.
MISSED DEATH
BY SECOND

Ed Ryan, driven of an express
wagon, had narrow escape from
death beneath the wheels OF
Northern Pacific switch engine No
954 this morning at the Mill st
crossing. Ryan was trying to
cross ahead of the engine but the
rear of the wagon was struck and
the driver hurled into the air. He
chung desperately to the lines and
this saved his life. AS he fell on
his side before the engine his team
gave a lunge and pulled him off the
track. The engine grazed his body.
Ryan was dragged several feet
by the frightened horses before by
ISLANDERS ran to his assistance. Elk
cept for a severe shaking up and
bruises he is unhurt. He was re-
moved to Sacred Heart hospital.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
D|vORCED0|NCS

A decree OF divorce and the Gus
tody of their two children is asked
in complaint filed this morning by
A. II. Shepard, mining man Of
this city against his wife, Bertha
NJ, in which he charges that during
the past II years when mining
duties called him away from home
his wife would lock the doors upon
the children for hours at time and
leave them to cry till they fell
asleep from exhaustion.
A divorce was granted j. Fl.
Douglass against Ida Douglass. and
to Edna Hogan against w. r. Ho-
gan by Judge Sullivan this morn
ing, both on the grounds of aban
donment and non-support.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
HUGE CHURCH MERGER
(Scripps News Associafion)

CHICAGO, March 26.-An act of
union. by which the Congregation
al, United Brethren and Methodist
Protestant churches of IA states
are formed into one large religious
organization to be known as the
United churches, has been consum-
mated here.
The final vote was taken after
the Methodist Protestant delegates
from Louisiana and Mississippi
bolted the conference.
The unification of the three
churches brings together more than
100000 communicates and the
new church will be about the fifth
largest Protestant organization in
the United States.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
HAS
VANISHED

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26.--
Increasing mystery surrounding
the whereabouts of Detweiler is
beginning to cause Heney and
Burns anxiety. Conflicting reports
from Toledo are the principal
cause of this feeling, which Is add
ed to by failure to receive replies
to messages sent to Egypt. where,
according to authoritative informa-
ton, Detweiler is located He is
under indictment for bribing San
Francisco officials.
TOLEDO. March 26.-Mrs. A. E.
Detwiler said: Mr. Detwiler and
myself arrived in Toledo Friday.
Detwiler left for San Francisco
Friday night. am not acquainted
with his business connections and
cannot throw any light on the mat
ter for you. We received no re-
port of the Indictment except
through the newspapers"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
WEYERHAEUSER TAXES

CHEHALIS, March 26.-Tax pay
ments at the county treasurer's
office up to date have been the
heaviest ever known here. One OF
the heaviest payments made thus
far was that of the Weyerhaeuser
Co, which this year amounted to
$4,000 in round numbers, as COM
pared with $32 200 last year. AS
this company has bought hut little
timber in this county this season,
the added tax represents almost en-.
tirely an increase in its taxes. on
the same lands held before.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
WHY SEATTLE'S MAYOR
CAN'T COME TO SPOKANE

The Jeffersonian society Is re-
ceiving numerous replies to the In
vitation sent out throughout the
west to prominent democrats TO
participate in the annual banquet
OF the society on April lS.
The principal address will be
made by Governor George Cham
berlin, of Oregon. His subject will
be, "Jefferson's Theories Vindi-
Gated" William Goodyear. of the
Colfax Commcner, will take as his
text. And Ye Shall Know the
Truth and the Truth Shall Make
Ye Free" A. w. Jones, Lester p.
Edge. Del Cary Smith and F. f.
Baldwin are listed for speeches but
have not announced their subjects.
Mayor paggett will deliver the al
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
BY ARTHUR n. BUTTON
Late Lieutenant, U. S. Army.

Most Of the leading nations Of
the world are now following the
fashion set by Great Britain in
her famous Dreadnaught, in the
way of monster battleships, with
ornaments of enormous guns.
Closely following the Dread
naught, the japanese Satsuma has
been launched recently, being the
second of the type in the navies of
the world. Like her sister-ship,
the Aki, which will shortly be
launched, the Satsuma has dis
placement of 10000 tons, a speed
of 10 knots and main battery of
12-inch and IL 10-inch guns,
there being, as in all the vessels of
this type, no intermediate battery,
the other guns being numerous but
of small calibre, meant only repuls-
ing torpedo-boat attacks.
Great Britain is now about to
build three more Dreadnaughts.
The United States has three in
view, already authorized by con-
gress, which will be even more
powerful than either the Dread
naught or the Satsuma They will
carry II 12-inch guns each and dis
place 10000 tons, with a speed OF
20 knots and perhaps 81.
Russia has ordered of these
monsters; Germany is contemplate
ing a couple, and even Brazil has
placed an order in England for the
construction Of battleship closely
resembling the Dreadnaught.
1t seems to be well recognized
by experts that the ideal line of
battleship for the future is of the
type Of these big vessels, with as
many high calibre guns as possible,
as the ordinary fighting range of
the next naval battles will be 1, 3
or even Z miles. the last being the
range at which the battle Of the
Sea Of Japan was opened.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
COUNTY WILL
Be ADVANCED

The county commissioners to-
morrow will probably decide to
place Spokane in the first grade
county list. Estimates of the popu-
lation Of both the city and the
county of Spokane have been sub
mitted by N. B. Hutchinson, local
agent for Polk & Co., and l.. G..
Monroe, secretary of the chamber
of commerce. Spokane county's
population will easily exceed $4,000,
the required number to place it in
the first rank list. as the city alone
has more than that number. The
multiple used in determining the
population is but 212. while the
multiple used in eastern states for
this purpose is from to 5. The
advance to the first class means an
additional justice of the peace and
tip top rating as a county.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26

The Press is the only daily in Spokane that has
right union LABEL the only daily that works union
throughout the only daily that fight with the
unions stands alone the position of being able to
hold the workingmans
Last night The Press formally excluded
from the sessions the Central Labor union The real
this action The Press publication Of facts attend
Rev Hndey exclusion from that body the behest of
the barendes An added ohense the publication
day of from Rev Hindeys the subject
And The Press protests for clean has tended to
popularize 1t greatly with the liquor interests
nights action delegate Of
the Cooks Kitchen Helpers unon organization under
the same international head as the bartenders
The Press knows certainty that the Central Labor
unions membership enros of the best citizens of Spo
kane 1t important organization with far reaching in
fuences Its actions matters public interest.
The Press will continue print labor the
uphold the every just demand
for better conditions
bartenders
presence they the
preacher The Press will insist the slightest reconsid
Grafton Of their decision
Meanwhile The will continue the
expend its energies in the better
greater city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-03-26
CAMPBELL CITED
IN TRUANCY CASE

Mrs. Julia Green, Of this city.
was arraigned this morning before
Justice Stocker on charge of
keeping her two sons, Ray, age II,
and Wallace, age l3, out of schooi
without a permit, and fined IS.
A. ID. Campbell, manager of the
Western Union Telegraph Co, was
ordered to appear in court April 5
and defend himself against a
charge of giving the boys employ
ment as messengers. Both parents
and employers of boys of school
age are held responsible under the
truancy law.