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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1908-03-06

Judge Miles Poindexter of Spokane
appears to be the leading candidate for
trict on the Republican side, and William
Goodyear of Colfax appears to be the lead
ing candidate on the Democratic side.
R. H. Kipp of Colfax has announced his
candidacy for the Republican nomination of
attorney general. By the time the primary
election is held Whitman county will have
enough candidates to fill every Office on the
state tickets of the two dominant political
parties. Hartline Standard.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

Who Enters Here Shows He Is Not Behind"
Throw Out the Life Line" sang out the
mate, which being translated by a Shriner
meant hang onto the rope"
Once a-hold of the rope there was no turn
ing back. Hundreds in front were pulling.
Scores of timid ones behind were pushing on
ward. afraid to turn back. There was a bab-
Element of strange noises, and the candidates,
like lambs led to slaughter, entered a great
tunnel, from which they imagined the sui
phur flames were leaping bursting hot from
the fiery mouths of several cook stoves.
But there was no fire. The candidates
had usually heard that all were thrown alike
into some strange furnace. but the air in the
long tunnel was only hot because of its hun
dreds. 1t was more like the heat and dust
which herders on the Great Plains have ex-
perienced when in the midst of stampeding
cattle.
Down, down, went the long line, the rope
slipping sometimes through trembling fingers
of the candidates as the goat leading the
line pushed onward in great glee as he
thought of the innocent ones for whom he
was the leading ram. Stumbling blocks there
were in the dark tunnel, which passes en-
tirely under the great coliseum and opens
luIO u great CHdhluSIB llhS IL dhIS-lOOh VI
a Roman amphitheater, at the north end of
the building. Sufficient time is necessary to
make the trip through the tunnel to give the
candidates time for reflection. 1t is while in
the dark alone or surrounded by strangers
that men are in fear, and the trip through
the tunnel beneath the den OF King Ak-Sar-
Ben prepares the minds of candidates to
stand in awe of most anything from an or
binary slapstick to a gallows,
In the ante-chamber to the palace of the
king the grand imperial keeper of the outer
walls separates the wheat from the tares.
The clerks, with voices like chanters of
Iitany, read off the names. The lesson taught
is that many there are who are called, but
few chosen"
And to be one of the chosen at the outer
wall means something. 1t means an oppor-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

y o stranger craft ever foated on the
dark waters of the Stygian river;
no bullboat, mackinaw or catboat
4 which jumped from snag TO snag
on the Missouri river in the early
days Of navigation was more original in de-
sign than the craft which was used by SAM
son, pilot to King Ak-Sar-Ben, to bring trusty
and trusting candidates from the displumed
hills of Nowhere into the ports of the King
dom of Quivera and the service of his ma
testy, Ak-Sar-Ben XIV.
The log of this old boat contains more
interesting Incidents than that kept by the
ghosts on Charon's old boat, and the tales of
its voyages during the summer nights of the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and eight rival those pictures of boats which
made voyages to strange islands Of touristry.
The great. hand-illuminated book kept by
Samson and his mate tells the story Of the
initiation received by all who were knighted.
All crossed the gang plank equal as they were
when they came into this world, without
money on their persons, and hoping after a
struggle of brief duration to niche themselves
into a safe place in life and enjoy the COM
panionship of knights in a land Of plenty,
where corn is so cents per bushel. music
throbs sweet on the celestial air, wheat sells
for 81, things are made bright by the laugh
ter OF children and bank clearings break the
record every day.
And the realization was not disappointing
Samson gave every candidate his moneys
worth-and then some. The land has been
reached by thousands and, unlike those who
take the last great boat ride, many have re-
turned to tell about the country over which
Ak-Sar-Ben rates of HIS throne city of Omaha
set away like a jewel in a kingdom of corn,
and of the words of wisdom and folly ad-
dressed to them by the court harlequins and
magi.
Entering the den" of the king. which is
at Twentieth and Paul streets. the candidates
were first greeted by a tawdry masquerade
of men in courtly costumes. Over the en-
trance was the handwriting on the wall. HE
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

and beneath great lights which throw their
strong and searching flashes, first on the min
iature world which is wrecked and then on
Samson's pleasure boat as it glides over the
shifty and ungenial stream.
But all receive a thriller while waiting
the pleasure of the king at the outer wall.
With faces upturned in the darkness toward
the chanting clerks and the stern-faced
keeper, the throng is jeered by men in a
gallery above the turrets and balconies. Sud
denly there is a crash. The whole stone-look-
ing wall begins to descend, bearing with it
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

tunity to sit comfortably at the north poIe
of a miniature earth enjoying the realization
that Walter Wellman and Captain Peary have
never reached such a height in northern lati-
tudes, and then of a sudden the earth begins
to revolve in the wrong direction; planets
and suns run lawless through the sky, being
on being is wrecked and world on world.
Those who are called" pass into the am
phitheater, where they are given comfortable
seats by the side Of big tanks of lemonade
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

The man with the unrefungent face shouts
TRAITORS" and suppresses a charge of laughter
which is about to cause his safety valve to
pop. The wall is drawn back into place by
two strong cables. The crowd in the bal
comics continues to jeer and the wheat is
separated from the tares, and long lines pass
to the right HAND and to the left hand, enter
ing the palace of the king.
Those who pass to the left are the ones
chosen" and destined to see the meteorlogi-
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

the monk-looking clerks and the keeper with
a port-wine face. The candidates are huddled
together in the little room and when they
see the wall falling feel the stones from it's
canvas walls pounding their heads and
shoulders. Heaven in indness had hidden
from them the Book of Fate, or they would
not have been laughing and joking but a few
moments before.
But when the wall is within a few feet
Of their unprotected heads it stops suddenly.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-27

? o stranger craft ever foated on the
dark waters of the Stygian river;
no bullboat, mackinaw or catboat
which jumped from snag TO snag
IN thu MIannnri riunr In Ahn nnnlu
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
landing In ENGLAND.

There IS no country where the mat.
ter of landing from American passen.
ger ships is SO easy and so expediti.
ously done as England, says the Ira
vel Magazine. OF course, 1t is free
trade country, the freest In the whole
world.
There are duties levied on tabacco
and spirits. but travellers are allowed
a half pound of tobacco, In any shape,
and half pint of spirits, which also
means the same as perfume. Sugar
Is duuable, whether in grain, sweets
or in jam. but small quantity is free.
ly passed.
In all cases, however. these goods
must be the actual property of the
passenger, and be for his use and con.
troll. Cocoa, coffee and tea are also
dutiable as are reprints of English
books. Outside of these things, as
named, passengers can brng in any.
thing, motors, bicycles, horses. but no
dogs, for which animal a not to exceed
six months quarantine awaits. Keep
dogs on the American side.
The customs officials are life ap.
pointees.-under the civil service -
and will be found most obliging and
helpful. In fact, they are, model to
the customs world. Tell the truth at
all times to these officials and you
will be all right. They are marvel.
lously keen on spotting the supposedly
nmart liar.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
IN Praise or Iyaiy.


Dwight Elmendorf OF New York
City recently declared that he would
rather live in Italy than any other
land, outside Of his own. He came
to this conclusion after thirty years
OF travel over almost the entire hab-
liable globe.
II think Italy best" said Mr.. Elm
endorf, because Of the rest and beau.
ty one finds there; because of the
congenial and happy life. and because
OF the climate The land is full of
ideals and memories. One has to use
his imagination only little to live
amid the centuries that have gone
There are many artists there, any
one of whom would give his last crust
to help his brother II need be. II is
land of dreams and sunshine. The
sensitive soul will thrive there. 1t is
different from the north of Europe,
where everything Is material; in fact,
IL is different from any other place
on earth, Germany is too CONNER.
cial ana coarse. Washington Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
Charles Trumbo Sinks In a
Deep Hole.
RESCUE WAS ATTEMPTED
But the Drowning Boy Gave
up the Fight.
Marshall Baker was Compelled
to Free himself to Save Hit
Own Life.

Charles Trumbo, 16 year old son
q. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Trumbo,
residing about three miles south
of Agosta lost his life while swim
mtng in Rush Creek Sunday morn
lis about O'Clock.
The lad in company with Mar
81 all Baker, youth OF about the
same age, had gone down to the
ri\ er for little plunge and as boys
go, both were expert swimmers.
However, because OF a recent wash
|Gut, OF which they knew nothing, a
r rge and treacherous hole was lett
here the boys had been In the
laabit of touching bottom Young
ITumbo slipped into this offset be-
lore he was aware and Immediately
sonk beneath the surface Coming
up the first time he cried out and
young Baker plunged to his rescue.
lie secured a firm hold OF the
drowning boys hands and probably
would have succeeded in bringing
him safely to shore had 1t not been
fOr the fact THAT young Trumbo lost
his head and grappled with his res
cuer. 9th went down In the strug-
gle and the Baker boy realized that
In order to save his own life, he
must fight off his charge. He finally
rushed for assistance TO the home
succeeded in doing this and then
o, Judson Lumley.
Mr.. Lumley arrived too late TO be
OF material assistance other than in
recovering the body OF the unior-
tunate boy, which was accomplished
By the use OF a rake. The body was
taken to the home OF the parents
close by and both were nearly
III ostrated by the shock.
The funeral will be held Tues
day afternoon at O'Clock from the
nome and interment will be made In
lrice' cemetery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
ACCIDENTAL
SHOOTING
Mrs. F. S. Layton the Vic
tim of an Accident.
A CHARGE OF SHOT
Tears a Hole in the Lady s
Neck.
Hnsbsnd Takes up the Gun to
Shoot BIRD and II 10 Accidently
Discharged.

When Mrs. H. 8. Layton handed
he husband small rifle Win
wi ich to kill the birds who were
|Cating their grapes, at their home
Ncrth Main street, Saturday al
lt,inoon at one o'clock, the gun was
Ioi"charged In some unknown man
l.Cr and the charge entered Mrs
Layton's head at the lobe OF the
fright ear. Ter condition is quite
|se rious.
The Laytons have had much trou-
| le with cats, rabbits and birds and
the rifle is always kept loaded to
/" ready for instant use when need
ed. II is supposted that when 1t was
loaded last 1t was put away cooked.
The gun was loaded with shot
shells, containing quite a large num-
beq of miniature shot The charge
tore large hole in the flesh. The
extent of the damage done by the
shot cannot be determined for some
time but as the patient continues
To improve each hour the doctors
are hopeful that she will recover.
n
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
Personals
..

Miss Lydia Setter, of Columbus, Is
visiting relatives in this city.
Otto Gunder, of Redwood Is visit
ing at the home of John Gunder, OF
West Center street.
Miss Nina Smith returned to her
home Sunday after a pleasant visit
with friends at Delaware.
Miss Bmma Rose OF Crawfords'
vile, Indiana, is the guest OF her
sister Mrs. Fred Wilson of West
Center street.
Joe Ignoffo is visiting a cousin in
indianapolis, Indiana. He left this
city Saturday and will be absent q
few weeks.
Mrs. ]. c. Thomas and Mrs.
Samuel Auld, of Gallon, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Thomas, OF
West Church street.
Miss Eugenia Grove of Crestline
and Miss Gertrude Shiffler of Cleve
land are the guests OF Miss Rozella
OConnen OF Quarry street.
III v. Robbins ard wife. of Hote
Holland, Of Cleveland, Ohio, are tn,
guests of the formers brother, Mr.
Guy Robbins, of Neil avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward v. Stief ant
daughter Vera, of Newark, arr
quests at the home of Mrs. F. M
Tavener, of East Church street.
Mr. and Mrs. H. w Teetor OF
lTravers City, Mich, have been call.
ed to Redwood on account of the
serious illness Of the ladies father
Charles Showers.
Miss Bright lIaloney, of Codding
land Mrs. Frank Smith, OF Cleve
iland. are the guests OF Mr.. ant
Mrs. T. j. McFarlane, of Eas
George street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
Clothing Catches while the
Little One was Playing.
CONDITION NOT CRITICAL
Several Men and Boys are
Injured.
Cannon Crackers Cause the Most
Trouble tor CelebratoIs Of Inde-
pendence Day.

Miss Gerevieve Shetterly, the five
ytar-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VI illiam Shetterly OF West Center
81 eet, was the victim OF a very Sc
r.ous accident Sunday afternoon
|alout one o'clock. The child was
paying with paper saok and had
set fire to It. The sack caught fire
quickly and soon the dress OF the
child hal caught, enveloping the
child in a mass of flames. The lett
shoulder, left arm and forearm of
tae child were very badly burned
|aDd part OF the flesh fell from the
a m. The burns about the shoulder
we're very deep and will prove very
|serious.
The accident occurred seemingly
rs an aftermath of the Fourth OF
July celebration, the child being en-
Gagged at play initiating the celebra-
ton of the previous day. The
screams OF the child following the
accident attracted the attention OF
The parents OF the child and DR..
ID. o. Weeks was summoned imme-
di'tely. Surgical attention was
Given and the recovery OF the child
Will be rapid 1t is believed, she
being very much improved this
morning.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
BURNED WITH POWDER

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. Thomas, of Edwards street, was
the victim OF fourth OF July acct
dent Saturday afternoon, while enjoy
Ing the celebration. A cracker ex-
DlSded prematurely and the burn
ing powder was over the face and
hands OF the lad badly burning him.
He was given attention by Drs. II.
j. Lower and @. G.. Smith. His
injuries win prove in no way serious.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
THE DOMINANT RIGHT.
A "slnlster Superstition" and Its e..
fects Upon the Human Mind.


1t took a whole generation time Of
experiments and mechanics to learn
that the engineer must stand or sit on
the right side of his engine. or cab
In order that he could look
ahead with his right or dominant eye
only, and without sticking his entire
head out. as he would have to do II
he sat or stood on the left side The
railroad men never learned why this
Is 30, do not know why today, and
to make the desirable change In two
American left passing double track
railroads. while 1t would finally avoid
expense and accidents, would cost at
once many millions OF dollars.
Thousands OF years ago knights and
men fighting on foot or horseback
had to approach and pass each other
on the left In order to strike or spear
each other with the right hand while
the shield hand held the shield or the
reins. The railway engineer, civil
or locomotive. does not know that
the knight was his right handed and
right eyed progenitor and endower.
A flood Of light is thrown upon his
tory. sociology and medicine, esp.c ci-
ally upon psychology, neurology and
psychiatrY. by lefthandedness and its
sequels. OF every million born at
least 10000 probably more, are natu-
rally lefthanded, so that In the Unit
ed States there are nearly 10000, ,0ON
and In the world more than $4,000,
900, thus handicapped. An indefinite
proportion OF these have been or are
being doubly cursed by the efforts OF
the foolish parent or teachers to make
them righthanded. Sad suggestions
and illustrations of the baleful results
OF the work of these improvers OF ma
ture exist In such simple facts as that
right" which should mean only dex-
tral or righthanded. has come to mean
good, moral, advisable; and left" or
sinistral. has become sinister. awk-
ward unlucky, to be avoided, both
person and thing. "Dexterity" and
"dextrousness, properly meaning on
ly "dextrality," have become synony-
nous with expertness and exceptional
proficiency, whereas everybody knows
that the lefthanded person, II purely
SO. Is as cunniAs OF hand as the
rishthanded.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
CARELESS FATHER
William Delhi is Arrested at MT
Pleasant for Non Support.

William Delhi, of this city, was ar
Shriff Drown on charge of non sup
port filed by the humane officer June
30. He leaves wife and family
here who have been In destitute cir
cumstances for some time until the
matter came to the attention OF the
officer. Hisstrial was set for Tuesday
at one o'clock In the court OF Charles
Gompf.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
STRUCK BY SKYRoCKEr

Mlss Many Elizabeth Dwyer, daueh-
Ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Dwyer, OF
silver street, was struck by falling
skynocet at her home Saturday even
ing about eight o'clock. The child
suffered a very painful injury to her
lett shoulder. She was engaged In
celebrating whe nthe ROGET came down
from another street and fell upon her.
she was given attention by DR.. "a.
Rhue. Her injuries are not serious.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06
UNCLAlrlED LETTERS

nelaimed list OF letters at post
office July Z, 1908.
Women-Alrs. Ada Berlin, Mrs.
INi. M. Compson, Emeline Drake,
Miss Anna Geigher, Mrs. f. f..
Gleen, Miss Mode Honbaker. Miss
Minnie Love, Miss Mamie Y. Reed
Mrs. Ellen b. Stockdell Mrs. Hattie
Sherman, Mrs. Jane Vance, Cora
Wilbern.
Men-,Iohn Auenstein, Powell De-
France, Hart Dick, Charlie Flach,
Charles Glendain, Martin Greenwood
Lloyd Harvey, IL. II. Kibler, j. X.
Kirt, George w. Luckey, Wray Ray
Y cad letter, Joseph s. Smith, N.
Schiff. ID. w. wager,
Firms-Marion Hoop Co., Sterling
Piano Co.
M. b. DICKERSON, p. M.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

Eating OF arsenic is common in
Styria," said Alois E. .Steinzieri, OF
Vienna, Austria. manufacturer or
chemicals and drugs. "The Styrians
say, that arsenic makes one plump
and comely, and gives one strength
for great exertions. such as running.
or mountain climbing"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

Mrs. Subhurst-Why, Mary, what
are you putting the fiypaper outside
the house for?
Mary. the Latest-Sure. an ain't
there more flies outside than inside
Puck.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

ZILLAH'
Gold Medal Flour is made on honor.
stun. RHoDA
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

In order to save q number OF
children from being burned in
p'wder explosion Saturday Dennis
Kyan OF Silver street, suffered a
painful injury TO his hand and ewes
Ni' Ryan was engaged with the
children In celebrating, when it be-
came evident that a huge cracker
vas about to explode and he put
MS hand over it, causing his hand
70 be badly burned. His injuries
are mot very serous. He was given
attention by DR.. j. W. McMurrav
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

A party OF friends devoted to the
annual celebration of the Fourth
selected the lawn OF DR.. and Mrs.
d. o. Weeks( on West Center street,
for their celebration Saturday even
Ing. The evening was spent in a
very charming manner with various
social diversions. The lawn was
profusely decorated FOR the occasion
with lanterns and following supper
on the lawn, an elaborate display OF
fireworks was enjoyed.
Those enjoying the celebration were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Honefanger, Mr..
and Mrs II. N. Quigley, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. II. Van Fleet, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward Bones. Mr.. and Mrs. C.
g. Stoltz, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Guth-
cry and children, Mr. and Mrs w. N.
Harder, DR.. and Mrs. ID. o. Weeks,
Mr.. and Mrs. e, Il. Powers, Mr.. AL
bert Howe, Mrs. Eva Wilson and
Miss Mary Leonard.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

ANOTHER CANNON CRACKER.
Harry Cowan aged sixteen years,
SOB OF MIR. and Mrs. ID. II. Cowan,
of 276 East George street, was the
victim of a Fourth of July accident
Saturday afternoon. The young man
was at the home of neighbor and
was playing with some boys, when
II occurred to the Cowan lad to
light cracker which had no fuse.
The punk was applied and the ex.
| iosion followed burning the lad
badly about the eyes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

PAMELA:
Be sure to use Gold Medal Flour.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-07-06

soc .lfrom emfwy mfwyp mfwy M
Miss Stella Deitsch, pleasantly en-
tertained about twenty-five mem
bers of the choral union OF the
German M. Il. church at her home
two and one half miles south east
o' the city. Friday evening, The
party made the trip from this city
IN a covered wagon. The evening
VAS spent with games, music and
ether diversions. A three course
luncheon was served by the hostess.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-17
COAL EXPERT GIVES
SCARE EVIDENCE
Says Anthracite viii be EI-
hauSted in "a Years.

New York. Dec i5.-TesiiFe'ns fcT
the hard col cJmbiae in the govern
ments suit against the coal trust rail
roads. Professor William Griffith. m n.
ing expert. Of Scranton. Pa. said that
the entire anthracite supply IN Penn
sylyania will be exhausted IN eighty.
four years
Professor Griffith estimated the
available supply of anthracite for ship.
ment in 1905 at 2.22s POI $50 tons,
and said at the present rate Of con
sumption the supply would be used
up IN 1892.
On REORGANIZATION he admitted
that his estimate OF the probable yield
did not include the so-callel semi
anthracite coal fields Of northern
Pennsylvania These fields. he said,
covered about 1000 acres and the pro
duct was sold IN competition with the
regular anthracite. lie said that only
so per cent of the coal mined had been
marketed. and that there was a waste
OF per cent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-17
THos. PAGES HORRIBLE DEATH


Hop Yard, Va, Dec. 18th, 1908.
Thos. Page, one OF the most prosper
GUS farmers OF King George county, met
death this morning under particularly
narrowing circumstances. He had gone
to a steam grist mill near bis home, the
mill, by the way, being owned and oper-
sted by Geo. Smith, another colored
man. The dsrkey who was firing the
engine had, by the grossest negligence,
permitted the supply OF water In the
boiler to be exhausted, and the engine
had become almost red hot in conse.
luence. Page had arrived at the mi
but few moments before, and was
standing In front OF the engine door
The fireman, bis attention at last at
tracted to the condition OF his engine.
FASTENED at once to pour In quantity
OF cold water. The resulting explosion
hurled Page nearly hundred yarde,
killing him instantly, and sending his
body crashing into basbsd wire fence.
frightfully maogliog 1T. Life, OF course,
was extinct before those present could
reach him. The fsspan escaped With
some severe scalds.
Pages untimely death Is q real loss to
the white people Of this county, Will
there has been taken away from the
younger generation OF bis own race a
splendid example OF honesty, industry
aud integrity. which they each and ali
may well be proud to emulate.