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Blue-grass blade., 1908-04-19
(By Harriet NJ. Closz.J

~ A@"iAiSs 4h SAoSH'j
The merits or dement's of the cases
cited below are not under discussion by me,
but the violently vindictive and incon-
siderate outbursts recorded of President
Roosevelt should cause the careless Ameri-
can voter to ponder well his position in
the Republic.
In March 9th, Chicago Examiner Press
Report the President of the United States
is said to have declared that Harry X.
Thaw did right in killing Stanford White,
but that if ne had his way, Thaw would
be hanged before shutdown and that all
the members of both juries that failed to
convict, ought to hang with him.
So, this is the safe and sane man whom
we have placed in the Presidential char.
This is the popular idol who prates about
respect for law. Yes this is the impulsive
puppet of passion who ornaments the exec
utive branch of our government, and not
only discredits the laws and the Thaw
juries but would send the latter to the
gallows because it's individual members
did not agree.
This is the one man idea with a ven
Sdnce. MUCH has DeeH Sdiu dDOut HeS
speech and press but this TRADE against
the traditions of our courts is remarkable
to say the least and would be denounced
as dangerous doctrine had 1t been uttered
by the half-starved individual who often
bears the appellation of Anarchist" The
hungry horde of men who are in daily
contract with the laws unjust conditions
have not voiced such denunciatory state
ments as this fulfilled, sour stomacheI
swaggerer of the G. o. p.
If these statements attributed to Presi-
dent Roosevelt be true and were to be
carried to a logical conclusion, the ter
rorist TEDDY" would be going about
belaboring with his bludgeon all who dis
agree with him. 1t seems to me, that from
present indications the free expression OF
opinion by the masses will soon be de-
clared capital offense and the nOn-agrec-
ment of the people with the erratic 40
lions of president will be deemed crime
deserving death. This blood-thirsty de-
nunciation of the members of the Thaw
juries and the unrestrained manner of
speech suggests the possibility of sim
liar quality of brain-storm to that sail
to have been developed by Henry X Thaw.
1t appears that talking tantrums" is
one of our Teddy's pastimes for the same
report describes a terrific interview with
western delegation who sought the
pardon of one Richard B. Shepherd.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-04-19
BLUE GRASS BLADE.
Towering Tantrums Of Terrible Teddy

prominent attorney of Salt Lake City, who
was convicted on a technical charge of
disseminating evil literature"
Evil literature" may have more than one
meaning, but judging from the experiences
of various progressive publications this
particular phraseology must have been in
terpreted "evil literature" because It
threatened to enlighten the populace of
the wonder-workings of the political ma
chine.
Listen again to the violent outburst of
our judicial jumping-jack as recounted By
Mr.. Root, spokesman of the committee He
said:-
1.-The President scarcely waited for Al
introduction, before he began a trade
such as l never heard from the mouth of
a man presuming to hold high position"
81 am against you, l am against you,"
said President Roosevelt. Il am surprised
that any man should come to me for 81
pardon of a man who would dare to keep
such book in his library. You all ought
to be in prison for life for even asking
such thing and Shepherd should be there
for the rest of his life"
You see, even for the preferring of re.
quest that did not meet the approval of
the autOcrat, the ones proferring the pc l.
ton were denounced as fit subjects for the
penitentiary. Still, l suppose, these men
should be gratified to escape with incarc5-
ration instead of the gallows as recon-
mended for the Thaw juries. The account
continues:
For nearly an hour the President kept
up his TRADE, though he was not at all
familiar with the facts in the Shepherd
case and it was impossible for me or any
| made several Intellectual attempts to co,
rect him, but he paid no attention to me-
He grew red with rage and would listen
to nothing. | became disguised as did
those with me. Mr.. Roosevelt finally seized
the petition and wrote ON the back-'De-
the rest of his life.'
The contemplate OF such conduct should
give the American people grave concern.
The man permitted to sit at the head of
nation should recognize the desirability
and necessity of great and dispassionate
deliberation on all questions submitted to
him and give a final but unprejudiced de-
csion Personal bias should not swerve
him from serious study of the facts and
excavations. A man great in the councils
of state is he who holds his place with
perfect poise but who is cautious to fear
Blue-grass blade., 1908-04-19

Sio tu0 OlC tduSltu tuTtduS VI
varying and manifold interests and weaves
the web of potentialities with the tactful
and tender touch of father or friend. He
guardeth well the gateway of language,
permitting no incendary speech, no thought
less expression of injustice or unreason, for
he realizes that to gain and retain the
gracious regard of thoughtful citizens he
first must rule himself. That it is better
to rule with reasonable leniency than to
ride rough-shod over the rights of constit-
uents, for he cannot fully forget that the
units composing a commonwealth are of
human material much like himself and
whom he would strongly resemble in in
tellect and action if grown under their
surroundings.
Do you think that the mind of Theodore
Roosevelt is unduly burdened with the
thought of Brotherliness? Does he at all
approximate the methods of the magnam-
imous Lincoln No, he is a consistent
survival of the hoof and horn, the tooth
and tusk period when Il am stronger than
thou" prevailed. His war-word is menace
not mercy. He practically says to the less
fortunate that he fell on his feet when he
landed, that he is now at the top of the
heap and that he rules the roost regardless
of constitution, of court precedent or of
the wishes and interests of constituents.
These tyrannIes which are the logical
outgrowth of Christian teaching that Il
am noer than thou" that Il am chosen of
Cod" that Il am the divine dictator, the
lnSpirpd intQrnrptar the militant
lator of men ana methods-these tyrannies
are growing to prodigious proportions and
begin to obscure the sunlight of self-gov-
eminent. The Christian threat of eternal
torture after dealh is being brought up
to date and we of this world are becoming
a set of debased sycophants who servilely
worship our servants, and as a natural Sc
quence, the ideals of judicial discernment,
of moral manhood, of lofty and loyal lead
ership and personal responsibility are fast
falling away from us. Bishop Cranston,
who will be remembered as the pious pull
piteer who upheld the policy of the "benev-
olent assimilation of the Philippines and
the conquest of China at the expense of
millions of men and money-this bishop
says: IF ever God Almighty has called
man to a special mission he has called
Theodore Roosevelt"
1t does not require a prophetic pen to
delineate upon the horizon the loom of a
military dictatorship. Were the unpar-
allelled and horrible tragedy of Havana
Harbor reenacted in the Pacific ocean at
the present time, what think you would
happen? LIBERTY can be lost more readily
than regained. What are you going to do
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
SQUARE DEAL RON INDIANS
Movement 10 Protect Them From Dis
honest People.

Movement 10 Protect Them From Dis
honest People.
RIVERSIDE, Cal, April 2E.--A
movement 10 give the Indians OF the
far west a square deal and 10 pro-
tect them from the rapaclty Of the
land-grabberB and politicians was
launched here today at the interstate
conference OF heads OF the Indian
tribes, weIl-known educators and
philanthropists.
The greatest object OF the confer
ence, which will continue through
three days. is 10 open the eyes Of the
interior department aud Of the people
to the utter ineapabllity of the In
dians to compete in a commercial
way with their white neiEhboru. DR..
David Starr Jordan. president OF
stanford University. IL one Of the
leaders IN the movement.
II IL declared that thousands OF
western Indians are now landless and
homeless. and on the point OF star
walton. because Of their inability 10
cope with the inscriptions whites
who have robbed them Of their pos
sessions. II L. admitted that the ef-
fort 70 educate the Indians 20 the
standards Of civilization. while sue
eessfui In some individual Instances.
has been largely 3 failure and thar
other methods Of conserving the In
tsrests OF the native Americans win
have to be devised.
A state convention Of the California
Fruit Growers association was also
opened here today and has attracted
a large number OF delegates The
session win last four days
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
TAKES BLUE VITRIOL
J. ID. Darby Expires In the Hospital
nc CoIfax.

J. u. Darby Expires In the Hospital
nc COlfax.
CoLFAx, Wash. April rs. --- Jo-
seph d. Barry, aged - years. died
at St. Ignatus' hospital from the ef-
fects Of dose Of sulphate of copper
(blue yitrioD taken with suicidal in
tent, after nearly three days intense
suffering. Barry was found late Sat
urday afternoon lying near the Pa
cific Coast Elevator companys ware
house in North Colfax. and was taken
by the police to the hospital. DR..
STUNT was summoned 10 attend him.
but nothing could be done for him.
further than to alleviate his suffering
According TO q statement made By
Barry to one Of the Sisters AZ the hos
pital, he has several brothers living
in the east. but he refused 10 give
their addresses. He also stated that
he had n wife, whom he deserted i've
years ago, living on Frankford ave-
nue.. in Philadelphia. He expressed
regret at leaving her. and said that
be was at fault In the trouble that led
to the separation.
Nothing was found on the body ex-
cept q register receipt issued az the
Seattle pOstofice October 4, 1907.
numbered 1928 for a letter sent to
+. A. Willis, New York city. There
was also an Identification card bear
ing the notation. presumably in Bar
ry's handwriting. Bury me at your
will. any old place. Ny name Is J. ID.
Barry. All enemies and no friends. -
and on the reverse side was written.
How would you like to go to heIl7"
Undertaken Bruning has tele-
graphed the Philadelphia police 10 en-
deavoF to locate his wife and has also
written TO the Seattle postmaster 10
ind willis street address IN New
York. The body win be buried to-
morrow AZ the eOunty's expense.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
CAR JUMPS TRACK
Passengers Narrowly Escape Being
ThF0wh Into River.

Passengers Narrowly Escape Being
ThFown Into River.
SPOKANE. Wash. April 2s.--Rot-
ten fiooring on the Olive avenue
bridge prevented Washington Water
Power company car on the Hlllyard
line carrying 20 passengers from
plunging from the structure into the
deep. swift-iowInE RIVER yesterday
afternoon.
Car No. lilo from Hillyard with ita
human freight had just passed the
approach 70 the truss bridge when
the left front wheel OF the forward
truck struck rock lying on the
track. The truck was derRiled and
whirled around, sending the car To
the right side Of the bridge. the front
end crashing through the guard rail-.
When the forward truck ran on the
board walk travelled BY pedestrians Il
broke through the old and fragile
flooring and fell in the river. The
truck and motor. which together
weigh six tons. went through the
bridge flooring ~ though II were
nothing stronger than paper.
The car. which was thrown IN a
position nearly at right angles with
the track, with the forward end pro-
truding several feet over the side OF
the bridge, retained 10 upright posi-
tion.
The passengers were thrown into
the highest state OF confusion when
the shock Of the sudden stop came.
but none sustained injuries other
than slight bruises. The noise Of the
breaking bridge and the screams OF
the excited women passengers
brought a large crowd 20 the scene.
The police department. when notified
OF the accident, sent a special detail
of officers 10 preserve order.
The Washington Water Power CON-
pany's wrecking car with q force OF
men arrived on the scene few min
utes after the accident and net 10
work TO open the line. Shortly before
midnight ear ITO. provided with
new set OF wheels, was taken 10 the
car barn. Aside from the truck and
motor which went 20 the bottom OF
the river and couple Of smashed
windows. the car was not damaged.
Assistant General Manager Wilson OF
the Water Power company. who was
experimenting the work OF clearing
tho track. said that an effort will be
made 10 get the truck out OF the
river
During the time the bridge was OBJ
structed passengers on the Hillyard
line were transferred around the
wreck.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
WINS
FIGHT FOR SHIPS
Says Two Fighting Machines a
Year Is Better Than One

WASHINGTON, April 2s. - Two
battleships a year is what President
Roosevelt says he has accomplished
through his fight for his naval pro-
gram. Had he been victorious in hay-
ing four ships authorized this session
the United States could have dictated
terms OF disarmament to the nations
of the world. This statement, made
last night following the passage by
the senate of the naval bill. calling
for two new battleships, is understood
to reveal the presidents source of
strength in the naval fight which has
been waged so strenuously.
Furthermore. two ships this year.
with the promise OF two ships each
year to follow. which the president
has accepted as a bona fide stipulation
on the part OF the senate. means sim
ply program which will place the
United States in the front rank OF
naval progression, but which fails to
place II in the position OF debating
a cessation OF naval aggression.
That the president on the whole Is
pleased with the result Of his efforts
with congress on this subject was
made manifest last night; that he
firmly believes in the ability Of the
United States to dictate the naval poll
icy OF the world In the future,
through demonstration Of ability to
overwhelmingly outstrip in naval con-
struetion, Is equally manifest.
The president wanted four battle
ships this year: he got two. With the
two he obtained the promise that two
more will be forthcoming each year.
This means that with battleships Of
modern construction the United
States shall keep fully abreast OF the
naval armament Of any other nation.
The friends Of the president are
flushed with what they figured az a
signal victory for his international
policy, and the details Of this victory
are freely given and declared TO cause
the exuberance Of President Roose-
welt.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
SUIT on NOTE
Validity OF the Claim Is Denied by
Defendant.

-7--~a - ~@1@ GeAA&A - BNAAACM w
Defendant.
The case OF the Havre Commercial
company VI. Frank Lemmer. which
was set for hearing In the court OF
Judge Steele this morning, has been
postponed for 10 days.
In this case the company Instituted
action against Lemmer for the col
lection of note amounting to $I19,
and also for an account for goods and
wares sold, amounting 10 S60.65, and
attorneys fees, amounting to $50.
The defendant Lemmer this morning
filed his answer In the case, denying
the debt and setting up the defense
that It has been paid. Among other
things alleged in the answer as a de-
Tense Is that the note was executed
and delivered TO on r. A. carnal;
that some time back he brought suit
on It against Lemmer; that a trial
was had, and that a verdict was
brought In for the defendant.
Black & wernette appear for the
plaintiff and Robert Elder for the de-
PENDANT.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
FOOD AND SHELTER
Is Need Of Southern storm Sufferers
Dead Numbers $50.

- ANCVU oA ooutncFm storm Sufferers
Dead Numbers $50.
NEW ORLEANS. April 2s.-with
s25 newly made graves distributed
broadcast over nearly the entire width
OF Louisiana, Mississippi and Ala
bama, the dead In Fridays tornado
had been mostly cared for last night.
and 1t was possible today to state
with accuracy that the death list In
the three states would not exceed
$50. The few who may yet be added
to the fatalities are possibly a score
of the 200 most seriously injured in
hospitals throughout these states.
The remaining injured, numbering
about 1000, were reported better.
The gravity of today's situation
conferred in the problems OF living,
namely-food and shelter. Fortu-
nately. the greater part OF the terri
tory Of the stricken districts were
scattered and left an opportunity for
unframed neighborhoods TO render
and relief more quickly and
effectively than would have been pos
sible had the force OF the storms been
confined to one continuous stretch OF
the country.
Three deaths today at the Natchez
charity hospital make a total of 10
deaths for the territory embraced in
the path from Block River, La,
through Concordia parish. La, and
the counties of Adams and Jefferson,
in Mississippi state.
Belated reports from the territory
along the wilder logging west indi-
cate that the loss of life in that Sec
ton was much greater than at first
reported. At turpentine camp be-
tween Epps and Purvis, near the road
IL dead we're found and Is injured.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
BOYS STEAL BOTTLES
May BE Taken Before Juvenile Court
for Petty Thefts.

May BE Taken Before Juvenile Court
for Petty Thefts.
Much complaint has been made re-
Gently to the police officers by various
business men over the loss OF bottles
and their sale by young boys in the
city to secondhand stores and junk
shops, and the police are making an
investigation today OF the matter.
Chief McGovern interviewed three
boys with regard to the matter this
afternoon and afterward held a con-
sultation with Prosecuting Attorney
Potts with reference to II. The boys
implicated are all young and II any
action were taken against them Il
would come under the Juvenile act
and be In the Jurisdiction OF the pro-
bate court, and In the event that a
conviction was had It would mean
a term in the reform school. Whether
a complaint win be filed against them
in this court has not yet been deter
mined. Some Of the bottles taken
were from A. w. Haley, the grocery
man, and the others were from va
rious saloons in the city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
Vermont Republicans.

BURLINGTON, VT, April 2S.-Re-
publican conventions OF the First
and Second Congressional districts
are in progress today in this city
and Montpelier respectively. and the
state convention will be held tomor-
row. The Taft boomers are working
hard for their candidate. and 1t is
more than likely that delegations
favorable to the secretary of war
will be selected.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
Quake Awakens flpllna. a..

FRESNO. Cal. April 27.-Two Sc
we're earthquake shocks occurred Al
collna 81 an early hour this morning.
The vibrations were suncient 10
arouse people from sleep. No dam
age TO property is reported.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-11-10
AHQMA
CLAY IS
VALUABLE: {

The Oklahoma Geological Survey
has had some men IN the field during
the past sumner investigating the
clays of Oklahoma and is preparing to
publish a report on the subject. Pro.
fessor Gould, the Director OF the sur
vey, has the following to say regard
ing the Icatter:
"The clay deposits of Oklahoma
when developed, are destined 10 be
come very valuable. In addition to
the large deposits Of brick, ciay ana
potters clay found In many parts OF
the state. there is an abundance OF
ire clay in the coal regions from
which can be manufactured all sorts
OF clay products such as FIRE brick
stove Innings, pottery. stoneware. tile
clay shingles and lime Fire clay us
ually occuhs just below coal veins ant
is generally obtained from mines thai
are in active operation. The presence
Of Ere clay and fuel in the same local.
~ renders il profitable 10 manufacture
re clay products. Fire clay is also
hauled for long distances and miXec
with material IN the manufacture OF
many forms OF clay products. Okla
homa imports practically all her clay
products today. but as soon as her de
rosits arc utilized. she viii have
cheaper and better material. Some
the finest brick and tile clay in the
country is found In eastern Oklahoma
right in the region where oil and gas
are abundant. Oklahoma can manu-
facture all the brick and tile needed
n, the United States. There is con
stant stream of oklahoma money going
abroad 10 buy tho tETags which should
be manufactured at home. The Geo
logical Sarvey is attempting to cal
the attention Of the people ol the state
TO this fact and encourage home in
dustries
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-11-10
FOR PIMPLES, TOO
New Discovery Cures Eczema and
Eradicates Minor skin Troubles
Overnight.

New Discovery Cures Eczema and
Eradcates Minor skin Troubles
Overnight.
A few months ago the dispensers
ci poslan. the new discovery for the
cure OF eczema, decided to allow the
druggists OF the country to handle Il
Previous to that time it could only
he obtained direct from the laborator
It's.
Since his change IN the method OF
distribution, poslam has met with the
most phenomenal success Of anything
Introduced 10 the drug trade In the
lasi 30 years
An leading druggists including
f. 3. Lille q nd the Postofilce Phar.
macy are now carrying the special so
cent size recently adopted, also the
81 jar
This great success Is not surprising
when Il Is remembered that, in ecze.
ma cases, poslam stops the Itching
with first application, proceeds TO heal
Immediately, and cures chronic cases
IN o few weeks. In minor skin trou.
bles, such as pimples, blackheads,
acne, herpes, blotches, rash. etc, re.
suits show after an overnight appli-
cation. Experimental samples OF pcs
lam arr sent TO anyone by mail free
OF charge, by the Emergency Labor.
atories, 32 West Twenty-fifth Street.
New York City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-11-10
COTTON MEN
FACE PROBLEM
speoial 10 Daily Leader.

Special to Daily Leader.
Mempais Tenn, Nov. TO- Realiz.
ing the seriousness of the falling
prices OF cotton. nearly three thous-
and cctton groves OF the Southern
states viii en- leavor to solve the ~ ~
lem whici confaonts them With
arvie JORDAN OF Atlanta presiding. the
Convention OF iha Nstcnal C1tiOn
Growers association was called 90
der hero today In addition to the
regularly appointed delseI,es 10 Toe
meeting, II is estimated that there
are five ar SIX thaugAnd visitors also
here The Growers will re'rain in
session three DAYS. during which every
phase OF the problem VIII be discuss.
"a. and u Is hoped come plan eyol-
ye.i Nidch NAV sepa the prices of the
staple skyward again. Tae governors
Of several states are here snd Will
deliver addresses. The might rlierN
menace viii be considered. and plans
2or putting a stop TO ehis neg class
81 criminals made.