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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
TEARING DOWN OLD BRIDGE

A force of men in charge of the
city engineers office is dismantling
the old steel bridge at Mission av-
enue with a view of clearing the
ground to permit work to begin
on the concrete bridge at that
point. The bridge has been pretty
well torn away, nothing remaining
now but the main Orders. Much
of the material for the new bridge
is being assembled on the ground.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
JAPs WELCOME BUSINESSMEN

TOXIC, Sept. 15.-The commit
tee in charge of the welcome to be
extended to Pacific coast cuisines
men coming here October 10 today
decided to arrange excursions for
the visitors as far north as Mike
and west to Miyajima.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept, 15.-
The Pacific delegation represent
ing San Francisco, Portland, Seat.
tie, Eureka, Fresno, Los Angeles
and San Diego, leave for Toxic
September rs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
ACCUSED MAN RESIGNS.

John Crowley, the fireman at
station No. 4, who was tried Satur.
day on charge of intoxication
while on duty, this afternoon ten.
dered his resignation to the board
of fire commissioners. If the board
will give Crowley another chance
he will greatly appreciate it; il
they do not, he is out without any
further action by the board.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
CHANLER FOR GOVERNOR

ROCHESTER,, Sept. 15.-The
democratic state convention met
at noon today with j. O'Brien tenn
porary chairman. After delivering
his address the chair adjourned the
session until tomorrow morning.
Sentiment Is favoring Lewis Chan
ler present lieutenant governor,
for the gubernatorial nomination
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
COLLEGE COLOR LINE

DIES MONIES, Ia, Sept 15.-The
color line was drawn at Highland
Park college here, when President
0. H. Langwell dismissed every col
ored student and announced that
no more would be admitted.
Owing to the number of recent
assaults on white women by ne
groes, the feeling against the
blacks in Des Moines is strong and
President Langwell says the white
students take exceptions to the So
cial equality employed in permit
ting colored students to attend the
college.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
MAINE REPUBLICANS
LOSE 5000 VOTES

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. 15.-To
days returns from the state cleo
ton yesterday assure the republi-
can party's victory, showing it's
plurality cut to 5000, the smallest
in 25 years. Bert M. Fernald was
chosen for governor over Obediah
Gardner, democrat. The prohibit
ton question entered the fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
BOY PREFERS DEATH
TO SCHOOL

IRONTON, O., Sept. 15.-Henry
Campbell, eight years old. is prob
ably the youngest newspaper editor
in the United States. Henry is pub
Using a weekly paper. known as
the Boys Friend" He sells it
for cents year. and the adver-
Using rate is 5 cents a page.
Henry is editor and proprietor,
circulation solicitor. collector, bust
ness manager, and, in fact. the
whole push" He is making the
paper pay, too.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
LITTLE BOY HARSHLY
BEATEN At 0RPHANAGE

| Third avenue, who picked the little
one up on the street about 5
o'clock Saturday evening.
A communication has been sent
to G. F. Stiles of Potlatch, father
of the boy, advising the lads re-
moval from the orphanage. Pend.
ing reply Miss Turner will keep
the lad
The boy has been at the institu-
ton but few days, and developed
the habit of running away, for
which he was whipped. From
prints visible it appears that very
severe castigation was resorted to.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
EDUCATION LABOR'S
STRONGEST WEAPON

observation-disclosures strongest
weapon on the battlefield for exist
ence."
This motto, carried by Carpen
ters' Union No. 557, in the Toledo
Labor day parade, has been picked
as the winner by the committee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
PUPILS IN CITY
CHARGED TUITION

A. A. Kelly of East Spokane has
asked the school board to pay the
81 per month tuition charged city
pupils in East Spokane who are
compelled to attend the district
school outside the city limits. The
matter was taken under advise
ment by the board.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
INSANE HUNTED
DOWN LIKE RATS

LISBON, Sept. 15.-Hunted down
like so many dangerous animals,
lunatics are being killed in rural
districts of Portugal. While orders
have been sent from Lisbon to stop
the slaughter. the situation is still
desperate.
Portugal has no asylums, al
though there are $4,000 maniacs in
the country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
WOOD INSPECTION PAYS.

inspector of Weights and Meas
ures A. E. Powell devoted most of
his energies during the past month
to an inspection of wood offered
for sale in the city, from which
source alone his revenues for in
spection services amounted to
$1,000. He made ~ other inspec-
lions, from which he collected in
fees 81.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
NEW PLUMBING ORDINANCE.

Among other things considered
by the board of public health at it's
meeting today, was the proposed
new city ordinance on plumbing,
which has been under considera.
ton by Plumbing Inspector S. f.
johnson for about eight months
The ordinance Is very voluminous,
covering 81 typewriter pages. 1t
is intended to control the installa-
ton of all plumbing along ap.
proved sanitary lines.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
DROWNED OR NARROWED

BELLINGHAM, Sept. 15.-James
Staples, Fred ONeil and another
companion, who left here on a
trial trip Friday in a launch, are
still missing 1t is thought they
are drowned or marooned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
TOP OR NOTHING
FOR JOE CANS

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.-Joe
Cans, former champion lightweight,
says: II am through; that's all. l
always wanted to be on top. If |
can't be there l do not want to be
in the game. Nelson is the gamest
boy that ever entered ring. |
have nothing but praise for him."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
LABOR SEEMS SATISFIED

DAWSON, Sept. 15.-C. E. Ma
honey, official of the Western Fed
GRAFTON of Miners here, is investi
eating labor matters. He says la
borers seem to be satisfied.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
WALTER STILES, AGE FIVE,
TAKEN FROM ST. JoSEPH's
BY PROBATION OFFICER BE.
CAUSE OF CRUEL MARKS ON
BODY.

The st. Joseph's orphanage
has been deprived of the keeping
of little Walter Stiles, age FIVE, by
Probation Officer B. G.. Peters upon
an investigation into charges OF
cruelty originating with the discov-
cry of welts on the child's body by
Miss A. B. Turner of East 963h
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
CAPTAIN COVERLY
AT OSLER STAGE,

Captain James Coverly of the
police department will celebrate
his Goth birthday tomorrow. He
says he is good for two score
years more, Osler by DANCED.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
HARTMAN WARNS
REPUBLICANS

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-Harri-
man refused to discuss a rumor re-
garding the formation of a new
holding company for the Union and
Southern Pacific railways. He said
there is feeling of general apathy
in the west regarding the political
situation and there was danger in
this apathy for the republicans.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
SPECIAL RATE ON c. p.

A special rate of $500, Spokane
to Nelson, b. c.. and return, will
be made by the Canadian Pacific
for the Kootenai fruit fair the last
of the month. A so mile ride on
Kootenaie lake is included in this
fare. q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
100000 FOR
FIRE SUFFERERS

DULUTH, Mimi, Sept. ia
steamer from the north shore to-
day reports fire conditions i'm
proved. A relief fund of 100000
has been raised by Duluth, st. Paul
and Minneapolis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
MINER FALLS TIL
DEATH IN SHAFT

ELY, New, Sept. 15.-Tom
Nichols, miner, was instantly kill
ed last night by falling several
hundred feet down the Alpha shaft
at the Gireoux mine. He fell out of
a bucket. This is the same mine
in which three men were entombed
AZ days last winter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
ALLEN HEAVY LOSER

E. X. K. Allen of 01408 Atlantic
street notified the police this
morning that yesterday he lost il
pocketbook containing $50 in bills
and about $3.50 in checks. He is
a storekeeper at 01S27 Division
street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
CRUISER COLORADO REPAIRED

NAVY YARD. PUGET SOUND,
Sept. 1.-THE work of repairing
the hull of the cruiser Colorado,
which grounded recently. will be
completed Saturday or early next
week. She will go to Mare Island.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
DOZEN HURT BY DYNAMITE

SEDALIA, Mo-, Sept. ia
dozen were injured this afternoon
when a car of dynamite exploded
at the depot in Windsor.
F. Wakes, station agent, was kill
ed outright.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
PIONEER MAYOR DEAD.

PORT ANGELES, Sept. Is
John Dixie, pioneer of Port Ange-
les, the city's first mayor, died
Monday, after an illness of two
months. The remains will be taken
to Tacoma for burial.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
FOR TAFT'S APPROVAL.

CINCINNATI, Sept, 15.--Hitch-
cock. national republican chair
man, will bring the itinerary for
Taft's speaking tour here this aft
ernoon for the candidates ap-
proval.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
PASSED ANCIENT BILL,

Detective Lister last night ar
rested Fred Long on a charge of
obtaining money by false pre-.
lenses. He passed a worthless $40
Merchants & Planters bank bill
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
LAST RUNNING ORDERS
FOR OLD CONDUCTOR

Timothy Trow. aged SO, of Spo.
kane, conductor 20 years in the
service of the o. r. & NJ, died to-
day at the Sacred Heart hospital,
following an illness of Bright's dis
ease. Trow was a member of the
Order of Railway Conductors,
which will look after the burial
arrangements. The body has been
taken to the Buchanan undertake
ing rooms.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
SAME OLD GROUNDS

Alvin Matthes brought suit for
divorce against Charles Matthes,
charging desertion and nonsupport.
They have four children, the oldest
of which is 10.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
THE BABY SHOW

Harper, Carl r. and Maud M,
Prosser, Wash, Sept. 9, girl.
LaFave, F. N. and Aide b., Spo.
kane, Sept. II, a girl.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15

SEATTLE, Sept. 15.-The traval
ing passenger agents today select
ed Chicago for next years convex
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
Two Car Lines Right
Handy to Spring Hill

And before long ine directly through the
addition There additions being advertised claiming
they not less than four good long blocks from tho
earine. We have the service right. handy and
will be glad to show you It is less than five minutes
Monroe line, II you prefer the Traction service It is
but little further the Post street line Of that
pany
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15

George Haehl has been elected
secretary of the Lidgerwood-Ken-
wood Improvement club to succeed
the late A. A. Gubser, deceased.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
ADDITION

These mains connected direct to the city system,
insurns owners Of Spring Hill lots abundant supply
Of cold, pure right their Don't be msIed
Into buying lot in addition without water; what
greatest Of all necessities2
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26
HAzLETTS BILL
To Raise the Salary Of Ohio
County Judge is Unani-
mouSIy Supported.

CHARLESTON, Feb. &C.. Especially
Senate Bill No. So introduced by
Senator Hazlett refers to the salary
of the judge of the Ohio county Grim
inal court. The bill had both its first
and second readings, the constitution
al rule being suspended, and was or
dered to It's ensrossment.
If the bill passes section 8 of chap
ter 81, will rSad The said judge
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

shall for his services receive $1,000
per annum until the first of May,
1908, and thereafter $500 per an
mum to be paid out of the county
treasury in the same manner the sal
airy of the said Judge Is now being
paid; and he shall be disqualified
from practlclng law in all courts Of
this state during his continuance in
office"
There were go senators in their
chairs when the bill came up for
consideration and every vote was in
favor of suspending the rules ana ad-
vancing Senator Hazletts measure.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

A negro who attended dance at
Bmeiield recently had the small pox
and thirty-two others have since suf-
fered with the loathsome disease.
A meeting Of council Of the West
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
was held in Huntington Tuesday to
arrange for the state convention
which will be held there during May.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

To stop that pain in the back, that
stiffness Of the joints and muscles.
take Pineules. They are guaranteed.
Don't suffer from rheumatism, back
ache, kidney trouble, when you get 80
days treatment for s1OO. A single
dose at bedtime proves their merit.
Get them today. Sold by II. i,
Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26
STATE NEWS

Central City Republican will nom
mate a city ticket Thursday eve
ming.
Three hundred people attended the
annual military ball at the state uni
yerslty.
A mass meeting of the Republicans
of cabell county has been called for
March "a.
Alex. Barnes, of lockwood who
has been missing for some time, has
been found dead near his home.
West Virginia autoists will attend a
state meeting to be held in Parkers-
burg Thursday February o.
Edward Gibson, Of West Hunting
ton, is in jail charged with an at
tempted assault upon a four year old
girl.
Joe Raber, released from the state
pen last August is in jail at Fair
mont charged with highway robbery.
A movement is on foot to have the
regents of the state university in
crease the law library at that insti-
tute.
The Fairmont Fair Association has
been organized and is arranging for
the construction of a trs=-> - races
this fail. -.l4s4.i.
Raleigh county has won out In the
long drawn out controversy about the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Plnesalve curbollzcd acts like a
poultlce, draws out Inflammation and
poison, Antiseptic, healing. For
chapped hands, lips, cuts and burns
Sold by H. Z. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Sam Motley, and a rival sutton for
the hand Of Trace Creek girl, had
fight at dance and HolIey was al
most cut to ribbons.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Reuben Robinson, manager of the
Grand opera house. went to Wheel
ing today for brief business visit,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Wee 'S y,rain;o "' "a - ~ tne otate OF
mess February "a IooS o - OuSl-
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Loans ana discounts. = ll3,S47.49
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bu l rouse, lurhl-
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26
PoImistry, clairvoyance and Trance MediumsTip.
PROF. WEBSTER
Mediurnship.

PAINlIsTRY, CIAIRVOYANCE AND TRANCE MEDIUNIsEIP .
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Prof Webster gives truthful advice on all affairs.
N B.---Prof Webster will give his full reading for SOC
this week only
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

The grand commandery Knights
Templar, of West Virginia, will meet
in Huntington, May 2O-2l
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26
PRICES OF PRODUCE
IN LOCAL MARKET
What Has to Be Paid f0T Table
Things in the
City.

The following retail prices prevail
0 the local produce market:
Eggs, 25c dozen.
Country bitter, soc lb.
Creamery butter. Acc ID.
Irish potatoes, zoe peck.
Sweet potatoes soc gal.
New cabbage, &c lb.
Plneapples, 20 and Csc each.
New Bects, Sc bunch.
Egg Plants. 10 and 15c.
Celery. Toe stalk.
Caullhower, 25c.
Carrot, Sc bunch.
Parsnips, zoe gal.
Mangoes 4Oc doz.
Turnips soc peck.
Spinach, zoe gal.
Bermuda onions, SC Id.
Onions, 25c gal.
Eating and cooking apples, so ana
coo pix.
Cucumbers, zoe.
Cocoanuts, 1Oc.
CranberrIes, 15c at.
Russet oranges, soc and soc doz.
California navals, 80 to SOC, doz.
Malaga Grapes zoe ID.
Grape Fruit 10 and 15c,
Turkeys, dressed, zoe lb; undressed
15c ID.
Chickens, dressed, 1Sc and zee b.;
undressed, - 1-2c lb.
SWEET MELODY rr.n11R
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

boundaries between It and the coun.
ty of Wyoming.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26
Report Of the condition Of
THE WALLACE RANK

Located at Wallace, in the State Of
West Virginia, at the close Of bust.
mess February IA, 1908.
Bank first began business 1903.
RECNrP TEc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Raleigh county has won out In the
long drawn out controversy about the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Enjoy your afternoons at the Roller
Rink,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

West Virginia autoists will attend a
state meeting to be held in Parkers-
burg Thursday February 81.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

The Fairmont Fair Association has
been organized and Is arranging for
the construction of tr~=-< - races
this fail. -44s4j
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Alex. Barnes, OF lockwood, who
has been missing for some time, has
been found dead near his home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

224-226 Main Street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Edward Gibson, of West Hunting
ton, is in jail charged with an at
tempted assault upon a four year old
rrirl
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Joe Raber, released from the state
pen last August is in jail at Fair
mont charged with highway robbery,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

A movement is on foot to have the
regents of the state university in
, crease the law library at that insti-
tute.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

A mass meeting of the Republicans
of cabell county has been called for
March "a.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26
.-made Of black sateen

H0EIC5 OI-SOISV's71sse5 o7-es 7l,'0-'
Herringbone Serge, Checked Batiste,
Satin Stripe Batiste, Shadow Stripe
Batiste. Fine new suitings, double
something distinctive about them
tone and high class-$l.25 and $3.50
yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-26

Chiffon Panamas, French Serges,
Storm Serges, Chiffon Melrose, Import
ed Novelty Cloths and Voles.
Exclusive styles-made by the very
best maker in this country.
Samples only-ffteen styles-each
a beauty.
Particular attention given TO special
meaSurements-come in today and leave
your order
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13
PLANT DYNAMITE MINES.
Lake Countians Take Unique Prccau'
tons Against Night Riders.

Nashville. Tenn July 13.-The
depredations OF the night riders have
caused the citizens OF Tiptonyi.le, In
Lake county. to adopt extraordinary
means for their mutual protection.
Five hundred pounds OF dynamite
have been planted In the shape OF
mines at every place in the county
likely to receive a visit from the rid
ers. and committee from the Law
and Order league. named for the pur.
pose, has been trained to set on the
mines at the proper moment.
The county Jail in which suspects
are imprisoned was surrounded last
night. and the inmates given 10 un-
derstand that a dummy hanging TO a
telephone pole at a convenelnet dis
lance. was a representative Of one OF
their number who had refused TO talk
when requested.
Five hundred men have been arr
rested In the Fourth district for al
legged night riding. The arrests were
based on Information furnished from
Obion county. Other arrests are 10
follow II Is said that many proml-
neht men are under suspicion OF
being allowed with the desperadoes.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-13
Refutes watson's Statement.
Lawson for Bryan.

Boston. July 13.-Thomas w. Law
son has sent long congratulatory
telegram TO William ]. Bryan, pledg.
ing him his support and any reason
able campaign contribution.
The unlimited wealth of "the sys.
tenn" declares Mr.. Lawson, will be
drawn upon to elect Taft. and he
states that s2,5OO,0 900 has already
been pledged by Wall street for the
same purpose.
Mr.. Lawson's telegram says:
81 telegraphed you before the con.
ventlon did not believe you could
be elected.
"In TIE light OF the insult put
upon the American people at Chicago
when they were baked of the desire
to have the one man whose honesty
and courage had been tested and
found hawless. In the light of the un-
precedented ability YOU showed this
week in winning over to your cause
the opposition and in the light OF
your abandonment of such poppy
cockisms as free silver and municipal
ownership. now believe errored
and that It is possible for you TO be
elected In November"