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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
CAPTAIN MANTON, HIS BRIDE AND THE AMERICAN CONSULATE
COIONIA. URUGUAY

81 kept the place because 1t gave
me a prestige that was valuable
both to me and to the country 1t
enabled me to open the markets of
Uruguay to American products
worth hundreds of thousands OF
dollars. | introduced the telephone
in Uruguay, and in all that south
ern county they still call me the
Father of the Telephone put in
the first electric light plant"
In early life Captain Manton
sailed to all the corners of the
world. He wears a medal that
proves his service under Farragut
in the civil war. and another that
shows him to have been '49er. He
is member OF the Loyal Legion
and the Sons of the Revolution, He
settled In Uruguay 40 years ago.
and swears that 1t is the sweetest
little country on earth" He has
grown rich there.
Manton's trip north was made
for the purpose of marrying Miss
Sarah Hartman, charming little
woman living at Fall River, Mass.
She spent Ave years In South. Amer.
lea gathering material for q book,
and met the captain In Uruguay.
The marriage was secret because
some of the captains relatives OBJ
jected to the match.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

Special Correspondence to The Press
NEW YORK, Nov 4.-Yarns
spun by picturesque Capt. Benja-
min ID. Manton have been read with
interest by a large share of New
Kork's population. The captain is
a robust, old line American, and he
halls from the distant shores of
Uruguay. He Is 10 years old, but
doesn't look to be over so, and is
flight hearted, lusty and optimistic
as though he were 20. He has a
hankering for romance, too, and
made the long trip to this country
to claim bride.
He has been United States consul
Ito Colonia, Uruguay. and in that
connection he takes square shot
at the state department. They have
abolished the office.
'sThink of IT," says the captain.
ri was consul at Colonia for 3S
years. served all that time with
out getting sent for my services.
You see, 1t is fee office, and for
the reason that American vessels
DO touch the port there are no fees.
! paid my own money for the stars
and stripes that floated over the
consulate and for the Flagstaff. l
newer called ON the government for
cent. and yet they abolish the
bffice.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
FAIRBANKS LOSES
HIS MACHINE

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 4.-The
wreck of the Fairbanks political
machine in Indiana, leaving Sem
ator Beveridge in control, is fore
casted by the defeat Of Fairbanks
men.
Watson, Fairbanks candidate for
governor. lost. Senator .Hemen-
way Is also defeated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
THE LAST DEMOCRAT

A Geographic dispatch received
today from Mr.. Bryan by Jimmy
Durkin states that he will start
several literary works in the near
future. Mr.. Bryan says that the
most important work will be en-
titled "The Last Democrat" 1t
will refer particularly to the pres
ent campaign and Mr.. Bryans
latest defeat. 1t will point out the
reasons for the decline and fall of
democracy. In this particular it
will follow closely the style Of
Gibbons work on the Roman en-
pire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
BRYAN BEHIND in
COLORADO

DENVER. Nov. AIN Colorado
Az precincts out of 1.123 give Taft
29,191, Bryan 2S,708. Scratched
ballots 65,707. Fourteen Denver
precincts indicate democratic vic
tory in the city.
A republican congressman and
one democrat will probably be
elected. A democratic legislature
will elect a successor to Senator
Teller.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
MARKET GETS BRACER

The Investing public are directing
snecia attention to American To-
connective, Rails and Steels.
S#The local market had a much
healthier tone at this mornings ses-
sion than has prevailed for weeks
past, several stocks being in good
demand, principally among which
was Panhandle Smelter, which adj
vanced " cent over the close of
Monday. Snowstorm was in fair
demand, selling at $1.60.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
AGAINST TAX
AMENDMENT

The voters of Spokane county
have placed their stamp of disap-
prevail on the proposed amendment
to the state constitution providing
fQ- new method of taxation and
mixing new provisions in the law
as to the right of eminent domain.
The tax amendment had more sup
porters than the one on eminent
domain, as it seemed to be better
understood. In some precincts the
tax amendment received major
ity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
NEW STANDPOINT BANK

STANDPOINT, Idaho, Nov. A.
With a charter from the United
States government the Bonner
County National bank opened its
doors today with a capital stock of
$4,000. The officials of the new
institution are Aaron Kuhn, presi-
dent; Fl. c. Culver, vice president.
and George w. AIDE, cashier.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
WHIskEY FEuD KILLING

LEXINGTON, KY. Nov. A.
Eight barrels of whiskey that had
been shipped into town for the use
of thirsty voters was the cause OF
a feudal uprising yesterday at
Junction. 20 miles west of Jack
son. Islow Allen, age 20. was kill
ed; Alvin Graves, age %. severely
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
UNION MADE PROFIT

The cooperative contracting as
ISOLATION of Federal union 11,624
has finished work on the Eighth
avenue sewer, on which 1t made a
little money after its men received
full wages. The union now has AZ
men on its pay rolls on the grad
ing of Seventeenth and Twentieth
avenues.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
AIR PUMP VICTIM
DIES OF JOKE
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Nov. A.

John Schink, age p, is dead, and
Peter Wilson, Adam Wicker and
Louis Polta, employees of the same
factory, are held by police without
bail in the belief that they can shed
some light on fatal joke.
Schink was just leaving his
work at Crane Bros factory when
he was seized by several fellow en-
ployes who bound him and inflated
him with hand air pump. Despite
his agonized cries, the men did not
stop till he tainted. Schink died in
hospital.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
FARMERS FORGET BRYAN.

OMAHA, Nov. 4.-Late returns
from farming districts show Me-
braska is still doubtful Bryan
gained heavily in the cities and
maintains a strong lead.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
LONCWORTH ALSO
POLLS SOME VOTES

CINCINNATI, Nov. 4.--Late re-
turns today show Taft carried
Hamilton county by 10000. For
governor. Harmon, democrat. car
rfed 1t by 10000. Longworth, re-
publican, for congress, by 5000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

II girl is pretty she doesn't
think it worth while to waste her
time learning to do housework.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
Chicago Grain Market.

Wheat close: December, 99Bc;
May, $103%; July, 97bc.
Corn close: December, CSC; May,
625sc; July, 62Hc.
Oats close: December, 4S$c;
May, 50Ac; July, 45Ac.
Liverpool close: Wheat 1ss to 2
up. Corn, % up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

injured, and Clarence Sherman,
who did most of the shooting, was
shot in the head. He escaped to
the mountains.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Spokane Falls &
Northern Railway Company will be
held at the Office of the secretary
on the third floor of the Great
Northern Railway Depot building,
in the city of Spokane, at p. m.
November 9, 1908.
w. H. FORTIER,
Secretary.
Spokane, Wash, Oct. S0th.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
U. s. Government Bonds.

London copper close: Spot, G62
Is Sd: off d. Sales 1900 tons.
Futures. G62 It's Cd; off IS Cd.
Sales, 1,i00 tons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

Upon the assurance of another
four years of prosperity the mar
kets all over the United States. in
Guiding the local market, braced
up considerably upon the opening
this morning.
The New York market was very
strong, many issues opening from
three to five points higher than
the close of Monday and retaining
this advance throughout the day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

A middling good luck is the best.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
AWFUL EFFEUr OF ECZEMA.

Covered with Yellow sOrcs-Grew
Worse PnrentS DINcOurnEed-
Cuticura Drove Sores Away.
Our little girl, II year and Il half
old, was taken with eczema or that
was what the doctor called II. We took
her to three doctors, but by this time
she was nothing but a yellow, green
ISL sore. One morning VIC discovered
a little yellow pimple OH one Of her
eyes. Doctor No. 3 said that we mad
better take her to ONE eye specialist.
since it was an ulcer. So we went to
Oswcgo to doctor No. 4, and he said the
eyesight was gone. We were nearly
discouraged, but l thought We would
try the Cuticura Treatment, so ! pur-
chased a set of Cuticura Remedies,
which cost me 81, and in three days
IL daughter, who had been sick about
eight months, showed great improve
ment, and in one week all sores had
disappeared. or course it could not
restore the eyesight, but If we had
used Cuticura in time l am confident
that 1t would have saved the eye. Mrs,
Frank Abbott. Il. L. d. No. Q. Fulton,
Oswego Co.. n. Y. Aug. II, 1906"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
For Political Reasons.

Katheryn Roth, the leading woman
IN Parted on Her Bridal Tour" tells
the following story OF a little supper in
Louisville, Ky.
I'm the third act of the play we use
a Christmas tree. as the scene takes
place on Christmas eve, and we also use
two little town boys in the church scene
as altar boys. l noticed M OF these
little fellows. about Z years old. look
ing wistfully at the tree after the act
was over; so thinking to gladden. the
little chaps heart, 1 went over to the
tree and 70 a little Teddy bear from
it, and said: Here, little man. here's
something to remember me by
"'Cn--cn can't talkt it, lisped the lit
tie fellow, looking very much as though
he would like TO get his hands on it.
why, dearie. what's the matter? Don't
you like Teddy bears%' / asked him.
"'Yes'm.' he whimpered. starting 10
cry, L like 'em, but pops "a democrat
and he told NAV he would bust her
head if h brought n of the darn
things in the house."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
One Of fbe
Essentials

Of the happy homes Of to-day is a vast
fund Of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals only, but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mendcd by the Well-Informed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the wcll-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
A High Compliment.
From the Bohemian.

One of the higest encomiums which
Nine. Sembrich ever received did not
come because Of her singing at all but
from her skill In a very different direc-
ton, The singer is an ardent horse
woman. While In New York she may
frequently be seen riding In Central
park. Her nerves are of the sort to
put the average man to shame, and her
muscles made strong by constant PIANO
practice can tame the, most refractory
steed. E.,' t'' 4
One day in Berlin. while riding OF.
the parade grounds, her horse, a white
Barbary mare, became unruly. Fol- IL
minutes there was an exciting struggle
between rider and horse and then the
charger tanned down. Nine. Sembrich,
intent upon the animal. did no notice
that an anxious crowd had assembled
and was eagerly watching the outcome
of her efforts. Finally, when the horse
was brought to submission, h started
away, and at the same time became
aware IF the crowd of spectators. But,
above all, two officers o d up and sa-
Guted.
Madame" said one Of the officers,
"if you were not the greatest singer In
the world, you would be empress of the
circus" .
And as Nine. Sembrich heard these
words she trembled and grew far more
rvo that she had been when strug-
Cling with her horse. For the speaker
was no other than the emperor of Ger
many.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
He Paid for Pants.
IRON the Boston Herald

Merrill e. Gates, former president Of
Amherst college, was noted for his
c~loseness and for his extreme correct
ness Of language. One day he bought
n pair OF trousers at Thompson's
clothing store in Amherst. He had
them charged, and in due time received
a bill, as follows. President Gates,
to j. A. Thompson, debtor, n pair
pants, So" President Gates sent the
bill back with the following notation
at the bottom: Pants is incorrect,
Please amend"
A month passed by and President
Gates received another bill for the
trousers, worded as on the former oc-
casion. Again he amended the bill and
sent 1t back to Thompson.
In a months time President Gates
received a third bill from Thompson
still with the Objectionable word
pants in ii. This time he went to
see Thompson in person, taking the
bill with him and explaining why he
had not paid 1t, concluding his remarks
by saying:
II always use correct language my
self and / wish other would do the
same"
president Gates said Thompson
I've been in the clothing business 70
years and then some, and l have al
ways sold two grades OF g~oods-pants
and trousers. Trousers a~e everything
over SIS in price and pants everything
under IS. It's pants l sold you and
by thunder its pants you'll pay for
President Gates paid the bill.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23

From success Magazine

From SncfHaS Maga2lne.
Just why DIR. Wiley, the govern
nlent's pure food expert. should have
cared to take chances with restaurant
food is not known. Not long ago he
walked into a Washington cafe and took
a seat. He evidently knew just what
he wanted, for, waving aside the bill
of fare the bowling waiter preferred, ne
said:
Bring me a chicken pie-one of those
little individual pies"
A few minutes later it was set be-
fore him, brown and hot and with a
smile OF anticipation he broke the crust,
to find. just beneath, "a three-inch
feather.
Take this away!' he commanded.
What does 1t mean, anyway; tell me
that"
The waiter was evidently a man OF
resource, for he Immediately leaned
over and said In a confidential voice:
''Why, Ah'n tell you, sab. It's des
way. Yo' know dat DR.. Wiley been
raisin' such a howl bout food not bein'
what hit was claimed ter be, de cook
den puts one chicken fodder in each one
Of dem pies to show ter folks dat days
Tecebin' de genwine article, sah!"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
A Texas shooting wonder.

The Worlds Records for wing shoot
ing with a rifle were smashed to fin
ders" in San Antonio, Texas, recently
by Adolph Topperwein, a native Of the
Lone Star State. He shot for ten con-
secutiVe days at 2 IA inch wooden
blocks thrown in the air at Il distance
Of 20 feet from him, missing only 4 out
Of the first 10000 and but 8 out of
1880. During his shooting he made
u n Of 1850, 1850, 1922 and 1929
hits without missing. In doing this
wonderful shooting he used only two
% callber rifles Winchester repeat
ers. His ammunition was of the
mokeless powder variety made by the
Winchester people and famed for its
accuracy and cleanliness.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh
Is a blood or constitutional disease. and in
order to cure II you must take internal EN-
edies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter.
nally. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Caia?rh Cure Is not
q guack medicine. 1t was prescribed by o@e
Of the best physicians in this country for
years and Is a regular prescription. 1t Is
composed OF the best tones known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect com
bination Of the two ingredients Is what pro-
iuces such wonderful results In curing Ca
arrh. Send for testimonials free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. price T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for CONSTIPATION.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
He Knew Thaw Would Wait.

Harry X. Thaw, awaiting trial for the
second time for the killing of Stanford
White, is a stickler for punctuality. A
few days ago he asked his lawyer, Martin
w. Littleton, to come and see him at II
a. m. the next day. 1t was 1870 when
Littleton arrived.
Mr.. Li~ttleton," said Thaw, apparently
greatly excited. 81 requested that you cal
10 see me at IL. II is now 1880. Why are
you half an hour late?'
Mr.. Littleton eyed his client for a mo-
ment or two and then calmly replied:
81 knew j could always find you in"
Thaw mad no reply.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
A Dentists Child.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
DR.. Frank G. .Bostwick, official den
fist to the Sultan of Morocco, has been
spending his vacation in Plainfield, N.
j., and at a recent dinner, he said
apropos of n bad child:
1T is wise to punish children, but not
corporally."
II know a dentist in Gibraltar who
got out a birch rod to punish hts little
son with one day.
THE boy. looking at the rod, said,
piteously:
Papa, would you mind giving me
gas first?'"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
An Apt Quotation.
From the Circle.

Representative John Sharp Williams
tells of an old darby whom he once en-
countered in a railroad station at
Charleston, and when the congressman
expecting to remain in town but a few
minutes. desired to take a note to a
friend in the city.
Are O sure you know where the
house is?" anxiously inquired Mr.. Viii
liams. Il want my friend to get the
note at once"
We'll, sah," answered the negro, with
a roll Of his eyes, II on'y visit l had
as nan dollahs as I knows wher dat
house is, sah!"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
An Indirect Payment.
From Tit-Rits

After being conducted through an old
church by the verger a visitor was Sc
pleased with the officers courtesy and
information that he insisted on Civ
ing him half a crown. The man shook
his head sadly. THANK you, sir" he
said, but it's quite against the rules
Il am sorry for that" said the visitor.
about to return the half crown to his
pocket.
But" added the verger. 'if l were
to find a coin lying on the floor, it
would not be against the rules for me
to pick 1t up"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
Knox's Joke.

One day last spring Senator Knox
was walking through a corridor Of the
capitol, when he vas joined by Il for
mer member of the Senate, Mr.. Chand-
Ter, Of New Hampshire.
AS the two drew near the entrance to
the chamber, MI. Knox mOtioned to his
companion to pass in first.
After yOu," said Mr.. Chandler. with
a polite bow, drawing back.
Not at ALL" protested Knox: 1.-The
KS always go before the Y's, you
know"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
GETTING Back Into Order.
Ernm thu nxchnnrn

NTUII IIG LAEIIdHbE.
Mr.. Johnson, whom Indiana sends TO
congress-, is famed for his cleverness in
debate. Recently he called an Illinois
congressman an ass. This was un-
parliamentary and had to be with
drawn.
Mr.. johnson said: 81 withdraw the
language, Mr.. Speaker, but l insist thai
the gentleman from Illinois Is out OF
order" How am l out OF Order"'
yelled his victim.
Probably a veterinary surgeon could
tell YOU" retorted Johnson.
This was admissible on the records
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
For Kidney Troubles and Rheuma-
tism.

Sufferers from rheumatism, kidney
and bladder troubles are promised
speedy relief and cure by use Of the
well-known medical preparation called
Swamp Root" So confident of Its
efficacy are it's proprietors that by men
tioning the name Of this paper and
writing to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y, a sample bottle Of the
remedy will be sent free by mail to any
part of the United States. In order to
get this free sample, be sure to men,
tlon the name Of this paper.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23

Japan's mining production last year,
according to returns published by the
Japanese department of agriculture
and commerce, amounted to $50, 1870, 1874.
In 1886 the corresponding value was
$4,000, 900. The value Of Japan's mining
output Is trebling every decade.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
Not Guilty,

Captain-Rushline, / understand yo1
were seen going into the library yes
terday. l hope o haven't broken
training and gone in for study.
Player-That's all right, Cap. I went
in to loOk up some dope on Napo-
Icons battles. l thought they might
give me some ideas on football STRAIT
nUN
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23

You will admit hat many a Million
aires heart is in the right place"
Hadn't thought of the matter" an
swered Mr.. Dustin StaX. There is SO
much anxiety to get money invested in
the right place that the location OF q
mans heart doe not seem to be a mat
ter OF much consequence"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23

neys. l was tired
every morning and
my limbs stiff and
sore. Dizzy spells
and headaches were
frequent, and the kid
ney secretions much
d~isordered. This con-
tinued for fifteen
years and until ] be-
q using Doan'S
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23
SIOUX CITY P'T'e CO., 1,226-4. 1908
The Handy Doctorin Your
Vest Pocket

YRS a thin, round-coTne:ed htiIo
Enamel ecx-
When Carried in your vast po:ksn
IA 4 means Hcalth-lnsurance. 4
1t contains Six Candy Tablets Of pleasaBR
taste, almost as pleasant rs Chocolate. J
Each tablet is a working dose Of Cas-,
carrots, which acts like Exercise on tho,
Bowels and Liver.
1t will not purge, sicken. nor upset the.
stomach. g.. I
Because 1t IS net a "~Bile-dr!ver, - Ike,
Salts, Sodium, Calonel, Jalap, SIENNA. nor,
Aperient Waters.
Neither Is it like Castor or. Gyecrnc.
or other Oily L&xatives that simply lubricate
the lntestines for transit Of the food S;oyrc6
up in them at that particular time. ~
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23

vigor and cheerful
ness 0 disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
that it is not uncofn-
mon for a child to be-
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. IF the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23

When the South Manchuria railway
was operated by the Russians 1t re-
ceived a subsidy from st. Petersburg
OF Is, O00, 900 rubles yearly to a ends
meet. Now, in Japanese hands. 1t is
earning 30 per cent. over operating eI-
enses
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-23

Despite constant heavy rains Preston,
England, is threatened with a water
famine, q species OF fine moss having
found its way into the water mains and
blocked the supplies. Whole neighbOU-
hoods are affected.