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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

Eye kin make
a boy rise blithe-
ly o. mornin's by
tellin' him there
Is no school,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26

The biggest fish does not always
make the greatest splash.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

Last fall a panic struck us-a
panic right under the Ding.ey
sche6ules-and this caused more
talk, 30 much talk that even Illinois.
In Its republican convention the other
day felt called upon TO submit few
remarks on the subject. but these re-
marks are "wiggling-" Here are
two planks from the platform:
"First-That the protective princi-
pie shall prevail IN all the schedules;
that American farmers, workmen.
and producers shall be given the
first call on the home market, and
''Second-That no Illegal or un-
Just combination. trust. or monopo-
ly shall find encouragement or shell
ter In any of its provisions"
This moves the funny man on the
Washington Post to say:
The conception is not new, and
has been happily enunciated by the
poet in these harmonious lines.
Mother. may ! go in TO swim?
Yes, my darling daughter.
Hang your clothes on hickory limb,
But don't go near the water"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
ON A VISIT TO OLD HOME.
Secretary Straus Will Make Several
Addresses While in Georgia

Washington, April 2.-SecTetary
Strauss, of the department Of COM
merce and labor, accompanied by Mrs.
Straus and the daughter Mrs. Hoch
stadter, left Washington this evening
for Savannah, Ga, where tomorrow
night the secretary will deliver an
address on "our CONNER cial age at
the celebration of the 25th anniversa-
ry Of the Savannah board Of trade.
Governor Hoke Smith Of Georgia,
and other prominent people will de-
liver addresses
Saturday Secretary Straus will de-
liver an address on the occasion oil
the laying Of the corner stone OF
the new Y. NJ G. A building in Sa-
vannah.
Sunday night, the secretary will &c
to Columbus, Ga, whore he will ad-
dress the board Of trade on Monday.
On Tuesday he will speak on the
Industrial and Educational Condition
of the United States, at Columbus
Leaving Columbus on Wednes LAY
the secretary will stop a few hours
at his boyhood home, Talbotton. Ga
and thence will proceed directly to
Washington, arriving here Thursday
evening.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
ENDORSED FAIRBANKS.
Indiana Republican Convention Nom
mate State Officers and Adopt
Platform.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 2-The In
diana republican state convention to-
day adopted a platform indorsed vice
President Charles Warren Fairbanks
land instructed the thirty state dele
gates to the national convention at
Chicago to vote and WORK for his nom
ination for the presidency and closed
after making the following nomlna-
tions:
For Governor-James E. Watson,
Rushville.
For Lieutenant Governor-Fremont
lC. Goodwine, Williamsport.
For Secretary of State-Fred Sims,
Frankfort.
For Auditor of State-John c. Bill
heimer Washington.
For Treasurer Of State-Oscar Had
| ley, Plainf1eld.
For Attorney General-James w.
Bingham, Muncie.
For Reporter of Supreme CourtVG
W. Self, Corydon.
For superintendent of Public Inst
ruction Lawrence McTul nan. An
derSOn.
| The contest for nomination for gov
ernor was keen and 1t took five bal
dent, Vice-president Fail banks, Sena
tors Beveridge and Hemenway am OF
Governor J. Frank Hanly brou q
from the delegates bursts OF enthu5
iasm.
The platform includes plank writ
ten by Vice-President Fa -rLanks, In
sisting on revision Of the tar II o!
la session of congress to be called II
November after the fall cleo ions.
Other planks favor child labor laws
a state local opeion law, VITA the COZ
ty as a unit, economy in public ex
penditures especially mentioning tn
army and navy, a modification OF tn
financial system, complete regula i)l
of capitalistic combinations and tn
creation of a bureau OF mines an
, mining.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
Death Was on His Heels.

Jesse P. Norris, Of Shippers. Va, had
a close call in the spring OF 1906. He
says: "An attack Of pneumonia left
he so weak and with such fearful
cough that my friends declared that
consumption had me. and de tn was on
my heels. Then was persuaded To
try Dr, Kings New Discovery, II
helped me Immediately and after tax
ing two and q half bottles WAS a wei
man again. l found out that New
Discovery is the best remedy for c2u5hs
and lung disease in all the world.
Sold under guarantee at r. r Be Ia
mv's drug store. soc and sl0o. Fria
bottle free.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
BosiB-THRowING I'm NEW YORK
Similarly to the Haymarkek Affair.
Alleged Cruelty OF the Police No
Kxcuse

Save the fact OF a premature ex-
plos1on. the bomb outrage in Uaion
Square, New York, last Saturday, was
virtually a counterpart OF the Hay
market tragedy Of May 4, 1886 In
each case there was an aSSemblage or
the rnaicontents and In each case the
police were sent TO disperse the crowd
In the Hay-market affair the bomb
throver aimed true and brought down
his intended victims, the police. In
Eew York the wretch with the missile
timed his fuse too short and was him
self a victim OF the explosion. with
another man whose life was the only
one sacrificed The most rigid In
quiry thus far has disclosed no eug-
gestion Of a plot, and the belief Is en-
tertained that the bomb-thrower was
also its maker and was a solitary NAL
content seeking To wreak vengeance
upon the police for their interference.
Yet it is to be remembered that bomb
OF this character are not easily OBJ
tained. They cannot be bought In the
shops and are not the sort OF thing
a man carries about with him on or
binary occasions. The interference Is
plain that Silverstein, or Cohen-the
man is known by both names-went
to the meeting prepared to throw the
bomb. whether mon his own Initiative
or the inspiration Of others Is ne1
known.
An attempt is made by certain lead
ing socialists, notably Robert Hunter
who has written several books dealing
with the sociological problems OF to-
day provoked the bomb-throwing BY
their brutality in dispensing the peo-
| pie who had assembled to attend the
meeting Of the unemployed. 1t may
be that the police used undue violence
in scattering the thousands when the
order was given. Possibly it was un-
: wise to disperse the throng. On the
other hand, it is alleged that no per
nit to hold the meeting had beer
! sought by the leaders and that the
gathering was therefore unlawful and
required dispersement.-Washingtor
| Star. = i /,
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
Henry A. Grady to Oppose Congress-
man Thomas.

There is much interest locally in
the announcement that Mr.. Henry A.
Grady, of Clinton, ex-State Senator
from Sampson county, a lawyer of
ability and a sterling democrat, will
oppose Congressman G. R. Thomas
in this district, in the coming cam
paign. He is a son of Hon. B.. F.
Grady, of Sampson, and will make
the race with every confidence of
winning, although Mr.. Thomas is
strongly entrenched in the favor of
his constituents. Mr.. Grady was in
this city Thursday and told his
friends that he had some very strong
assurances of support from a num-
Der of the counties in the third dis
Headlight.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

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Darmstadt-I found the last ingredient with
which DR.. Shoop'n Rheumatic Remedy was mace
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that last Ingredient successfully treated many
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wastes found In RheumaticBlood seem 20 odis.Cise
and uass away under the action OF this remedy as
And then when dissolved. these poisonous vase:
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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
He Got What He Needed.

mine years ago I looked as If my
time had come says Mr. c. Farthlns.
Of Mil Greek. Ind. Ter. Il was so
run down that life hung on a very
slender thread. 1t was then my drug
gist recommended Electric Bite S. L
bought a bottle and got what | ne !
ed-strength. I had one foot In the
grave but Electric Bitters put it back
on the surf again, and | have been
we'll ever since" Sold under guarantee
at r. r. Bellamy's drug store. 500.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
WANT WM. j. BRYAN.
Nebraskan Delegation to POpulis1
Convention Will Bolt Ii Watson
Is Nominated.


ST. Louis, Mo-, April 2.-The Ne
braska delegation which Is trying to
procure postponement Of the popu-
list national convention in the inter-
est of w. J. Bryan, made no prog
ress today and neither did the con-
vention except as to the speeches.
After the sessions wore held at the
conclusion Of which permanent or
ganization had not been effected. the
convention adjourned till tomorrow.
Admirers of Bryan will continue
their efforts to have the convention
postponed until after the national
democratic convention meets in Den
yer on July z.
The first contest came at after
noon session. A A. n Walling, OF
Nebraska, vigorously protested against
manner in which members OF the
committee on credentials were chosen.
He said no man had any right to
serve on that committee or hold a
seat in the convention unless he could
show proper credentials. Mr. Wall
! ing averred that there were many
( de egates self-appointed, having nc
credential from any state organiza-
Ition. His protests were fruitless and
! he was voted down.
| But the Nebraska delegates are de-
termined and they say that they VII
bolt if the convention attempts u
place a ticket in the field at thii
time.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

"Do you think the fruit crop will
be a failure this year,"
"'Course it WILL" answered Far
mer Corntossel, eff prices are high
there's no fruit and if prices are low
there's plenty of it. The fruit crop s
always failure! w Washington
Star.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

It Is stated that on account of tie
altitude OF Denver that two drinks
of whiskey will exhilarate a man as
much as nine In any other city.
Some of the delegates to the conven-
ton next July will feel mighty good
if they try to take their usual
amount.-New Bern Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

This is no four-to-five decision, and
il. ought to make it apparent to every
one that in all OF it's constitutional
functions the United States is and Will
remain supreme. What those tunc-
tions are, in some respects, men al
WAYS have and always will differ
about.-Washingto Post
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
Affords Perfect Security.

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perfect security from pneumonia and
as it cures the most oo-
stinate coughs and colds We have
never known a single instance OF
cold resulting in pneumonia after
Foley's Honey and Tar had been tax
en-. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

Mr.. Cannon thinks pcsterity
should look out for itself with ref
erence to the forests, but is willing
to go a little beyond strict prcsen'
necessity in the matter of Currency
le-isiatior.- Washington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
An Tnsid;ous Danger.

One of the worst features OF kid
ney trouble is that it is an insidious
disease and before the victim realizes
his danger he may have fatal ma'a-
dy. Take Foley's Kidney Remeay AT
the first sign OF trouble as 1t cor
rects irregularities and prevents
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Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts promptly yet gently on the bow
els, through which the cold is forced
out of the system, and at the same
time 1t allays Inflammation. Sold by
r. R Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

"Speaker Cannon clearly displayed
anger when the democrats rose IN
sufficient number to order the cali.
This must have seemed to uncle
Joe" absolutely objectionable in the
impudent democrats - Columbia
State
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

You feel the life-giving current A
gentle warmth fills the nerves ana
blood. It's a pleasure to take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tes~ 5b cenISs
Tea or Tablets.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

We believe the decision will have
a most beneficial effect on the coun-
try. and that nothing could have hap
paned just now that would have done
mo,e to restore confidence, and with
confidence the panic will soon be a
thing of the past-Nashville Amerl-
can.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
THE RAILROAD RATE DECISION
Press of the Country on the Supreme
Courts Recent Holdings

It will have a far-reaching effect
in curbing radical and ill-advised leg
islation vSIjth has 80 harmed the
country. ry.-Montgomery Advertiser.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

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are prompt and thorough and VIII
in a short time strengthen weakened
kidneys and allay troubles arising
from Inflammation Of the bladder.
Sold by r. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

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for dyspepsia indigestion, sour sto-
mach, belching of gas and nervous
headache 1t digests what you eat
Sold by R R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

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dered, dear little Hans, why l le1t
you so abruptly in the lane. sa"
a man and oh, how | ran!
Hans-Did you get him 3-Fne-
gepde Batter.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

Once again it has been determined
that the United States is not con-
geries of semi-independent powers,
but a nation endowed with all the
Dowers essential to a national exist
erce.-Philadelphia Inquirer
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

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ing easy to clean il necessary.
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circulation and is convenient in
cleaning refrigerator.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07
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Why You Should Buy the
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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-04-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
COURT OPINION IS
 WRITTEN IN SLEEP
MOST REMARKABLE STORY OF DISPOSITION OF IMPORTANT CASE IN THE SUPREME COURT COMES TO LIGHT.

Chattanooga, March LA remarkable story has just come to light here of an opinion of the supreme court of Tennes- see affirming the death sentence of An drew Williams, colored, in 1870
 The opinion was written by the chief justice of the supreme court when he was in a sub-conscious condition, a trance or fin the midst of somnambulistic state, and the remarkable thing was that his opinion was thoroughly sound both as to the law and the facts and is one of the reported opinions, being printed and an authority to this day on the technical law points involved
 Justice Nicholson was the man who wrote the opinion, and Peter Turney, aft erward governor of Tennessee, saw him arise from his bed, write the lengthy doc ument and again retire. Next day Jus tce Nicholson had no recollection of the incident The elaborate opinion covered all the facts, cited numerous court de- cisions and ended with an affirmation of the court below.
 Letters from the late Governor Turney, in the possession of one of Chattanooga 8 most prominent attorneys, corroborate the foregoing story
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
The Very Weak Excuse
 Made By British Teams
BY MANHATTAN.

New York, March 1.-Unless there is good deal less of the element of self respect in the makeup of the Ameri- can college athlete than is generally supposed, it will be a long time before another effort is made to bring about an international athletic contest between the Intercollegiate Association of Anna teur Athletes of American and the Brit ish college athletes.
 The reply to the first challenge is so nearly an insult that it woud take a Philadelphia lawyer to point out the difference. One paragraph. for instance, reads: "It does not necessarily follow, because certain candidates have been or may be allowed to compete in various parts of the British empire or the United States, that such candidates necessarily conform to the high standard of anna teurism which is considered absolutely essential in any meeting under the direc- tion of the Oxford or Cambridge Athletic clubs.'
 purer amateurism in the English uni versailles than in the American colleges is absurd. It is simply an exhibition of the natural r-than-thou" attitude of the Britishers, not alone in athletics, but practically in every other line.
 An added insult in the declination of the British college men was in the statement that the coming summer may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

witness the previously suggested recur- renee of an old-established meeting of Oxford and Cambridge vs. Harvard and Yale at the Queens club" This Is taken to mean that these two universities are acceptable to the English Blues, whereas the other large universities are, to say the least, under athletic suspicion. This in itself is already causing much com ment in athletic circles in the east.
 The placing of Harvard and Yale on a plane of amateur athletic purity su- perior to that of Princeton, Cornell. Pennsylvania, Syracuse, Dartmouth, Lafayette. Michigan, Columbus and the other colleges of the Intercollegiate Athletic association will, It is expected, rebound in an unpleasant manner to Harvard, especially when the scene of the intercollegiate games for this year comes to be voted upon.
 This Is generally true since the ru- nor has been more or less prevalent for the past few months to the effect that the 1908 meeting of the I. A. A. A. A. might possibly be the last in which Harvard, Yale and one or two other large eastern universities would appear as competitors. This report was based upon what was said to be a tacit agree ment for either triangular or quad rangular association, embracing Yale, Harvard and Princeton, with the possi- bility of a fourth college, all of which will agree to meet in the various branches of intercollegiate sport. both indoor and outdoor, without regard to any outside contests other than such as might be necessary for preliminary practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
MORE SCOUTS TO
 PROTECT HOMES
BODEkER NOW HAS SIX BICYCLE MEN IN RESIDENCE SECTIONS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MANY CRIMINALS.

The bicycle scouts are becoming the scourge of the criminals in ther esidence sections. When Chief Bodeker put on two more scouts last night it made d total of six for each shift who are pro- tecting the residence sections during the afternoon and night.
 They are here, there and everywhere, in alleys, and right on the heels of crim- inals. The burglar never knows when one of them will ride up behind him, and there is no hour when he can do his work in safety.
 By their work numerous burglars have been caught and convicted and their pres- ence is in itself a great protection.
 They work in pairs, and are required to report every hour by telephone to head quarters. In this way they keep in touch with the reports that come in during the night, and the territory which they cover is mapped out. The work being accomp- lished is invaluable, and the chief says he will stop the robberies if it requires twice as many scouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Pointers to FandOf7l

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
THE CHAMPIONS
 OF THE GLASSES George SiIer Names the Rank
 ing Fighters M'G0VERN JOINS GIANTS Papke and Nicely Meet on March is. Burns Brother Fahter-Moran Hunting For Battle-The
 Gardner-LeWis Match.
BY JEEE THOMPSON.

New York March 1.-Who are the cham- pions of the various fighting divisions That question Is constantly being asked, and it is hard to get any two men whose opinion is worth serious consideration to answer it in the same way. As general thing I know no man whose judgment can be more safely taken on matters pugilistic than that of George Siler, the veteran referee Here Is how he sizes the thing up:
 Heavy Weight-Tommy Burns, because Jeffries has retired and because Burns de- feated Marvin Hart, who was awarded the title by the referee. Jeffries, when Hart beat Jack Root; also because Burns has defended the title against Jack O'Brien. Bill Squires, Gunner Moir and Jack Palmer; also because Burns chal- lenged Jeffries verbally at Los Angeles.
 Light Heavy Weight-Jack o'Brien of Philadelphia, who won from Fitzsimmons. The title was not involved when Burns and oBrien fought.
 Middle Weight-Claimed by Tommy Ryan, but he has not defended 1t for several years. Winners of Ketchell- Sulli- van anu fdpke-heliy DOulS sHOulu for the championship.
 Welter Weight-Open to competition. Harry Lewis and Jimmy Gardner best
 Light Weight-Joe Cans is the undsput- ed champion.
 Feather Weight-Abe Attell Is the ur- disputed champion.
 Bantam Weight-Johnny Conlon of Chi
  defeated Kid Murphy, claimant of the title.
 I do not agree with Siler as to the light weight proposition. As matter of fact, there really is no such class A man Is either a heavy weight or he is not, but leaving this point aside, I fail to see how any man can be champion at a class when another man can and has whipped him at the weights. Tommy Burns Is as much entitled to the light heavy weight as to the heavy weight title. l also fail to see any right in Tommy Ryans claim to the welter championship. A man who can't or won't fight for his title forfeits it by all the rules of the game.
 In other points l agree with MT. Siler.
 I understand Terry McGovern starts to- morrow to join McGraws Giants in Texas and will train with them. Terry always was fan of the thirtythird degree, and McGraw has always had soft spot in his heart for the little fighter.
 While I don't believe Terry ever will come back so as to be a formidable fac tor in the prize ring, it is altogether prob able that the clean, healthy trip will get l.. fN.- .tAt. oil of his friends will be truly thankful
 After long discussion which almost threatened to call off the bout between
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Expert Trap Shots
 Or Exhibition TOdQV

Some of the greatest trap shooters of the world will be in Birmingham today. This afternoon these men, being members and Remington southern squad, will give a free exhibition under the auspices of the Birmingham Gun club on the local grounds.
 The members of the squad are Tom Marshall, twice winner of the Grand American handicap: Col J. T. Anthony, the best known southern trap shot; w. H. Heer, the champion trap shot of the day; George w. Maxwell, the one-armed ex- pert; Frank Butler who has a bunch of gold medals four yards long.