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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
PROF. COBLENTz RESIGNS.
Professor John T. White Ap
pointed Superintendent of
Schools for Frederick
County.

At the regular monthly meet
ing of the County School Com
missioners of Frederick county,
Mr.. Oscar b. Coblentz rendered
his resignation as County School
superintendent, aud Professor
John I. White, now principal of
the Girls High School, at Fred
erick, was appointed to succeed
Mr.. COblentz.
Mr.. Coblentz stated that his
reason for resigning was because
opportunities which may not re
peat themselves again, had been
offered to him for taking np the
practice of law-the profession
for which he had spent years
OF preparation and into which
he was about to enter when he
accepted the duties of this office.
The board passed a resolution
commencing the progressive
methods of Mr.. Coblentz and ex-
pressed its regret at his action in
leaving school work to take up
other vOcations in life.
Mr.. S. n. Young of Middle
town, was re elected as assistant
superintendent.
The secretary was authorized to
apply for the $1,000 offered by
the State for the esta blishment
of a commercial course in the &C
credited high schools. for the
Male High School and the Girls
High School, of Frederick, and
to proceed to organize this de-
partment. He was also ordered
to endeavor to have the Middle
town school placed on the ac.
credited list, so that the appro-
pristion for this course could be
obtained for this school, in case
it was thought expedient to do
so.
The offer of 5000 for the old
public school lot at Middlet0wn
from the cemetery board of the
Lutheran Church was accepted.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
The New State tuberculosis
Sanitarinm.

The sanitarium for tuberculosis
sufferers at Sabillasville, this
county, is to be complete in all
Of its appointments and with
every needed sanitary feature.
In addition to the administra
tion building and the big four
story infirmary there will be four
shacks.
The contract for the power
building and the four shacks has
just been awarded to Balti-
more firm.
Each Of the four shacks will be
l25 feet long. % feet deep and
one-story in height. Each will
accommodate 20 patients and
will be equipped with steam heat.
electric light and hot and cold
shower baths. Entire glass fronts
will provide plenty of air and
sunshine.
The power building will be of
stone, three stories high. The
first floor will be used for the
boilers. engine and dynamo,
which will supply electric light
ing. On the second floor steam
laundry and a sterilization plant
will he installed and the engineer
will have quarters on the third
floor.
The administration build n g
aud the infrmary will be COM
pleted by. June 1st, and at that
time the sanitarium will be ready
TO receive 20 patients. The in
Urinary will be one of the best
equipped i'll the country, tele-
phones in every room and electric
bed warmers being two of the
features.
The directors have appointed
Miss Caroline Van Barcom, az.
slstant superintendent of the
training school for nurses at the
Johns Hopkins Hospital, as su-
perinteudent of nurses of the san
itarium.
The examining physicians fol
the sanitarium are DR.. Guy
Steele, of Cambridge; DIR. Chas
ID. Conley, Of Adamstown; anC
DR.. III. Warren Buckler, of Bal
timore City. Only durable casel
of tuberculosis will be admitted
to the sanitarium.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
BOUND TO HAVE THAT
ROAD.
Frederick Countians Ask Man
damus Against County
Commissioners.

Messrs. Otho T. Fout, William
I. Lewis, jeremiah Browning. A.
5. Day, Bradley S. Brandenburg
and James ID. Boyer, of near
kemptown, this county, have ap-
piled to the court for a man
damus to compel the Frederick
County Commissioners to adver-
tise for bids for the construction
Of a road between Damascus
and Kemptown, under the pro-
visions OF the Shoemaker Road
Law. The court has issued an
order giving the commissioners
until May 11th to show cause
why the mandamus should not be
granted.
For nearly two years the petit
tioners have struggled for an i'm
proved road. At frst the CON-
missioners refused to make appli-
cation to the State Geological
Survey for the road on the grounds
of excessive costs. The matter
was then taken to court, and by
the decision Of the late Chief
Justice James McSherry, the
law was pnstIued to be a vol
untary rather than mandatory
on the part of the commissioners.
The petitioners appealed from the
decision of the Frederick County
Court, and took the case to the
Court of Appeals, where it was
again threshed over. The latter
court reversed the decision Of
the Frederick County Court and
ordered the commissioners to
build the road.
Since then the commissioners
have taken no action towards Sc
curing bids for the proposed new
road. 1t is understood that they
do not intend to build the road
unless they are absolutely com.
PEELED to do so. On the other
hand, the petitioners, backed
by a large number of residents Of
that section, are determined to
have what they claim they are
entitled to, and have again taken
the matter up.
Upon the refusal of the CON-
missioners to apply to the State
Geological Survey for an esti-
mate of cost the petitioners had
Mr.. w. w. Crosby inspect the
section of road over which the
improvement was asked for. The
cost of building the road was es-
timated at between $1,000 and
$4,000.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Removal.

We are now occupying the
warehouse We lately purchased
Of the Farmers Exchange, Car.
roll street. B. & o. freight depot.
We carry at all times q com
plete line of fertilizer aud fer
.tilizer material. Why not try
oar corn and potato fertilizer this
springi 1t will payyouhandso
Our trade on it is growing each
year. Ask one of the many sat
istied CUSTOMERS their experience
will be yours. An opportunity
once lost can never be recalled.
Try ii but few sacks. Wa will
be pleased to have you call aud
talk the matter over with US.
THE RAMsBURG FERTILIzER Co.
april l75t.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Firemens Parade at Towson.

The firemen at 1owson, Balti-
more county, Nd, regardless of
the heavy down pour of rain,
held their we'll advertised dem.
onstration on May the 9th. The
Governor was there and headed
the parade in an automobile ia
company with Messrs. James j.
Lindsay, Frank j. Wheeler aud
John 9. Perkins. Troop A, under
the command Of Captain @. Lyon
Rogers, acted as body guard to
tthe Governor. Promptly at 3
Up. m, the parade started and
was witnessed by hundreds OF vis-
itors rnder umbrellas and other
shelter obtainable. They march
ed through wind, mud and rain,
and were cheered all along the
line. After the parade ban
quet was given. The demonstra-
tion was q great success. Chief
Judge Burke, Judges Van Bib
Der and Dugan. Mr.. Edward
Parish, one Of the Fire Oommis-
sioners of Baltimore City, Chief
Horton, Judge Dunn, Of the Or
phans' Court, of Baltimore, and
many Of the well known public
men Of the county and other
parts Of the State were present.
Addresses we're made by promi-
nent speakers.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Baltimore & Ohio R, R,
FREDERICK
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER II, 1907

oShhDO1E hrfECIlfE NOVEMBER IL, lyUI.
FREDERICK
*Daily tDaily except Sunday. ssunday only.
WASHINGTON, via Washington junction
Connections for BALTIMORE, HILADEL.
PHIA and NEW YORK, Depart "A 30 q. m.
1910 a. m, g7.05 a. m. f9.45 a. m 400 D. m.
Arrive flO.50 a. M, l.55 a. M, 24O0 D. m :.
1850 p m, 1910 p. m.
BALTIMORE via Main Line. Connections
for PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, De.
part rs 0a. M, $40 a. m, (Express), IL IS D.
M, and *4:40 p. m. Arrive flo 20 a. M, 2l2 65
noon, 1850 p m 1910 p. M, T.45 p. M
PITTsBURG -repart 1880 a. M, 1880 D. m.
Arrive 1910 a. m, 1850 p m.
CHICAGO, Depart 1890 a. m. Arrive ,ll Is
.. m, fl2.l0 p. m. 1850 p. m.
CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE and ST. LOUIS.
Depart 1880 a. m, 400 p. m. Arrive t6 40
q. m, tl2.l0 p. m.
HARPER'S FERRY and WINCHESTER. De-
part 1880 a. M, LOO p. M, f5.3 p. m. Arrive
1885 q. M, fl2.l0 p. m.
HARRISONBURG, TAUNTON 4 LEXINe,.
TON, Depart 1880 a m. Arrive tl2 10 p. m.
HAGERSTOwN and MARTINSBURG. De-
part 1910 a. M, 1880 a. m, 1880 D. M.
Arrive 1885 q. M, fl2.l0 p. M. f5. so D. M.
1916 p. m.
WASHINGTON aLd Way Stations, Depart
1900 a. M, S7.05 \. m, u 90 p. m. Arrive
flO.5O a. m, gil 55 a. M, s4C0 p, M. t8 10 D. m.
iune8-lv '06
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Leap Year Dance.

A leap year dance will he held
evening, May 10Th, at
Klins's Hall, Adamstown. The
Frederick Select Orchestra will
furnish the music. The com
mittes is composed of Misses Eva
Bready, Ida Day, Hazel Krantz
and Nan Thomas.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Pie Washington County School

Phe Washington County School
Board reorganlzed on Tuesday
last. after the commissioners,
George M. Bushsy aud William
X. Hoffman. who were reappoint
ed by Governor Crothers, were
sworn in. Former Mayor Frank
w. Mish, was elected President
OF the Board, John b. Focklsr,
Secretary, Treasurer and Super
inteudent, and William 4. Ham.
maker, Clerk.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Team of Brothers.

1t is too bad. If there was only
one mora boy in the Wieball fam
iy they could carry their own
umpire. AS it is there are only
enough brothers in the family,
which lives in CINCINNATI. Ohio,
to make a complete base ball
team. Gus plays left field. Chas.
plays center, Jake cavorts in
the right, Dolph il the family
PITCHER aud Otto catches Dolph's
twisters. John, being about the
tallest in the family, plays first
base, and Philip makss his head
quarters in game at second
base. Frank, being s:oc K i'll v
built, takes care of short, aud
William hangs around third base.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15

Governor Swanson, of vir-
ginia, says that the time is CON-
ing when the wealthy will prefer
a clear conscience to their boards
of gold. This may be true, but
there are few of us optimistic
enough to expect to be alive to
see that time.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15

The United Brethren Church,
on West Second street, celebrated
its seventh anniversary on Sun
day last. Rev. A. B. StrattOn
preached in the morning and the
Rev. Dr. Charles F. Steck, pas
tor of the Lutheran Church. at
night. The societies of the
church aud Sunday School assist
ed III the celebration. The con
gregation has increased in mem
bership, also the Sunday School.
The music used on this occasion
was written by the Hon. Reno s.
Har Mr.. Markwood ID. Harp
being musical director
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Nav Term of Court.

The May term of the Circuit
Court commenced on Monday
morning, May 1Ith. The docket
contains 40 originals, ~ appeals,
l02 trials and 20 criminal cases.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15

DR.. Atlee Radcliff and Frank
Hargett spent last Sunday, May
3rd, in Liberty.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15

Ascension Day, Thursday, May
2Sth..
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
"YoRK RIVER LINE"

ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER
"ATLANTA"
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND VA
Steamer leave Baltimore Tuesday. Thurs
DAY and Saturday at p. M, and arrive
West Point at 745 A. M, and Richmond at
$40 A. NJ. "'
Steamers call at Gloucester Point. Glenn.
ents, Clay Bank and Almonds.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIERS Is AND 10 LIGHT STREET
WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points NAV be secur.
ed, baggage checked and staterooms reserved
from the City Ticket Offices. lI9 4. Baltimore
street, ARTHUR w. ROBSON, Agent, I27 IL.
Baltimore street, or the General Officesi
Light and Lee streets, Baltimore Md.
REUBEN FOSTER, e. J. CHISM,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Ael
7. H. MCDANIEL.
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
may 25-lv.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Chesapeake Steamship Co.

Chesaneake Line. ssf E'fgsns sss 4 Psssn, pa qs
COLUMBIA" and AUGUSTA
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK,
VIRGINIA.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily (except
sunday at $50 p M. and arrive Old Point
Comfort at a. m. and Norfolk OF m a -,
for all points South. e'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03

tariff reform soon after election, it
will be of interest to all farmers to
recall just what the duties are on
their products: On hogs brought in
to the United States there is a duty
of $3.50 per head; $50 per head and
up on horses and mules; So to $14 per
head on cattle; rs cents to $3.50 per
head on sheep; Is cents a bushel on
oats; 25 cents bushel on wheat; 10
cents a bushel on rye; Is cents a
bushel on corn; Is cents a bushel on
buckwheat; 35 cents bushel on bar
ley; cents pound on rice; cents
pound on butter or cheese; As cents
a bushel on beans; cents each on
cabbages 5 cents a dozen on eggs;
81 ton on hay; 20 cents gallon on
honey; 25 cents bushel on potatoes
to IL cents a pound on wool;
cents a pound on lard and 3 cents a
pound on poultry. Notwithstanding
the above tariff on importations, there
were the past year $414, 100000 farm
products brought in. There are cor
responding duties on the things he
buys.-Farm Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
The "Dadless, Boy.

Some unknown versifler has perpe-
trated the following:
They've made wireless telegraph,
a horseless carriage, too,
And there's no way of telling what
The mind Of man can do.
Wen soon be eating henless eggs
And drinking cowless milk,
And wearing clothes of sheepless wool
Or maybe worthless silk.
How would you like treeless peach
Or a piece of hogless pork.
I'd be content II they'd invent
A kind of voorhees, work.
They'll yet make wireless telephones
Or maybe noiseless noise,
And I'm afraid II they keep on
They'll yet make "dadless" boys.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03

The Twin Falls Times gives ex-
preston to its opinions of the States
man as follows:
The regular howl from the Boise
Statesman about the poor state ticket
might deceive those -unacquainted
with the sheets past record in poll
tics. But the aforesaid paper made
the same howl against Governor
Gooding after his nomination and just
AZ quickly turned around and COM
menced signing his praises.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03

The Shoshone Journal illustrates
the methods of the Statesman during
the present campaign in the following
language:
"The people of Idaho have become
so accustomed to these stink pot
methods that but small attention is
given them. In fact, the rule is that
such attacks result in the candidate
receiving a larger majority than he
otherwise would have done. The
present stink pot methods used
against a portion of the republican
ticket by certain individuals and
newspapers wearing the republican
label will doubtless result in the
election of the candidates against
whom the stink pots are being hurled
The people of Idaho simply don't ant
won't believe charges made agains
public men and candidates from the
present sources because the same
sources have sounded so many fals'
alarms that the Idaho public has NJ
confidence in the integrity Of thu
source of the stink pot attacks upol
public men and candidates for publi
honors.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA.
By Library Committee of Forward
Climb.

Club.
Great preparations are bling made
to present to the public in a few
weeks a rare treat, in the beautiful
spectacular production in which 500
of our young folks will participate.
This entertainment comes highly
recommended from the leading cities
of the east and Colorado, Wyoming,
Utah and other states as a strictly
high-class and novel production.
Bright and appropriate costumes
will be furnished by the management.
Twelve thousand roses will be used
for stage establishment Also an
electrical arc color chaser will be en-
ployed.
Miss Hetzel, manager of this pro-
duction, has made it life study and
is recognized by able critics an artist
in her profession. Her assistant
Miss True, is a powerful contralto OF
great renown, having studied in the
east under the best teachers and will
appear in the program.
The club desires to extend an in
vitation to all children between the
ages of and 10 years to meet FOL
first rehearsal Thursday. directly af
ter school, at the opera house.
For reference as to the nature o
this entertainment, all parents ar
invited to be present The club will
appreciate the support of the publ
by contributing toward the success O
this affair, by sending their children
Watch for further notice and win
dow display.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
CALDWELL CLUB.

This we'll known resort caters to the
best trade,
And the goods that are sold are the
best that are made.
The men that dispense these liquors
so fine,
Will treat you with courtesy every
time.
The Thompson" whisky that is we'll
known to fame,
Is served over the bar and has great
name.
The Overland" beer is kept always
on tap,
And is just the thing when you want
a night-cap.
The cigars that they sell are the best
made,
For the Club" is after the cream OF
the trade.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
IDAHO HOTEL.

This is very pleasant place for trav-
elers to come,
And enjoy the Injuries that they have
at home.
For travelling men and tourists, who
come for health to seek,
And want accommodations by the
month or week,
Can get rooms here for fifty cents or
more,
That will be source of comfort for
ever more.
The Idaho" is run on the European
plan,
Which is considered better than the
American.
The landlord is gentleman and
treats his patrons we'll,
So that when they meet their friends
the story they will tell.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
BOARD OF TRADE SALOON.

Got any good liquors?" the stranger
said,
While he stood at the Board of Trade
bar.
you bet we have" the barkeeper re-
piled,
1--WE are noted for that near and far
Have you got Harper rye?" he
asked with a smile,
While he reached for the money to
buy.
Eyes, we keep that here all the while
We've a lunch counter, too, that is
swell,
And we feed all the people quite we'll
Just try it; I know that you'll gel
your FILL"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
MODEL FURNITURE AND UNDER
TAKING co.
Steele & Walker, Props.

The furniture they sell
Is the best that is made;
The art Squares" too, are swell,
And for the choicest trade.
They have just what you need
To furnish up home,
And bargains they'll proceed
To show you when you come.
In undertaking they
Are surely up-to-date;
Their stock of caskets, by the way
Is everything that's late.
You never will regret,
If you go here to buy,
For such bargains you will get,
And no other place will try.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
Idaho Soil.

J An Idaho farmer, writing to a
friend back east was trying to give
some idea of the productiveness of the
soil here. He said they had to NOW
the grass in the front yard every day
to find the baby. One family near
them had twin babies, with only one
cradle and the kid that had to sleep
on the floor grew twice as fa& as the
other. Where the soil "a richest a
man dare not stand on one leg any
length of time lest that leg becomes
longer and bothers in walking.-
Nsrlaxz,<.c~
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
ED. SCHULTZ.
Cigar Manufacturer.

The Commercial Club" cigar Is as
staple as gold
And one of the very best cigars that
Is sold.
Ed. Schultz is splendid cigarmaker,
too,
And offers nothing but first-class
goods to you.
The Commercial Club" of course you
will understand,
Is one of the best cigars in the land
And is sold by the very best dealers
here.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
Notice Of Sale.

A Belgian horse, years old, beau
tiful chestnut sorrel, stands about
TN hands high, and weighs about
1900 pounds. Good disposition and
fine action.
II you are In the market for high
class stallion, either draft, German
Coach or Mammoth Jack, write d. D.
Campbell, Caldwell, idaho. s $50 10
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
caldwell POETRY
THE ROYAL CAFE.
Dad Patton & Son, Props

UHU - hOVHHy WV
When coming to Caldwell
To tarry a while,
If you want to be cared for
In most excellent style,
The Royal Cafe"
Is a pleasant retreat,
When the time O. day comes
To get something to eat.
The menu" contains
Everything that is good,
Served in the best style,
Be that understood.
The homemade bread they serve,
Just can't be beat,
And the cakes and coffee
You'll consider quite treat.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
THE SARATOGA BAR.
Tommy Waldrip, Prop.

Tommy Waldrip, Prop.
When I met this genial fellow with
an actors face,
asked confidential: do you run
this placer"
you bet l do" he said, "and l fill
the bill,
For the whiskey that l sell is the
Hill & HILL.
I haven't time to tap any key beer,
So l sell only the great 'Budweiser
beer.
I have wines and brandies from most
every cline,
And l please all my patrons every
time.
viii go upon the stage again? Yes
| think l will,
And in that profession l can also MI
the BILL"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
STATE Land SALE!

Notice Is hereby given tnat on We'd
nesday. October 21st, 1908, the fol-
lowing described lands belonging to
the State OF Idaho and situate In Can
yon County will be offered for sale at
public auction at the Court House at
Caldwell, Idaho, at 10 o'clock a. IN. of
said day
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
w, c. T. U. Lecture Program Called
OFF.

We regret very much that the pro-
gram of lectures can not be carried
out as announced last week by the
Pleasant Ridge w. G. T. U. On ac-
count of sickness Mrs. Sibbitte was
obliged to leave for her home in Kan
sas Tuesday morning.
Very interesting and instructive lee
lures were given Sunday at II a. m. at
the Friends church at Greenleaf, and
Monday at 1880 p. IN. at the Pleasant
Ridge Methodist church. M. E. M.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03

The Idaho democrats have their
Noses" but the Lord only knows
where the mama is to come from to
feed the hungry ones, until they get
out of the wilderness.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03
STATE Land SALE !

Notice is hereby given that on We'd
nesday. October It'll. 1908. the follow
ing described lands belonging to the
State of Idaho and situate in Canyon
County, will be offered for sale at pub
lie auction at the Court House at Cald-
well. Canyon County, Idaho. at 10
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03

Terms Of sale are as follows: On all
lands selling for $500 per acre or less,
one-tenth Of the purchase price and
first years interest on deferred pay
ments, cash on day of sale, the bal
ance in eighteen annual installments
at six per cent interest," on all lands
selling for more than $500 per acre.
two tenths of the purchase price and
first years interest on deferred pay
ments, cash on day of sale. the bal
ance in sixteen annual installments at
six per cent interest
Most of the above described land is
under the Boise-Payette Government
Irrigation Project.
BY order Of the State Board of Land
Commissioners.
M. 1. CHURCH, Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-03

AS both of the big parties promise