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The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-10-23

frcight.llned alley swept clear the
deckhouse OF the Wave torn away,
and the boiler plunging overheard.
lie gasped as he pictured the trapped
people crushed beneath the rolling
cylinder or tossed against the side OF
the steamer.
One or two men scrambled In wild
panic over tho abandoned truck TO
the deck: but for the most part
the throng seemed paralyzcd by the
imminencc OF the danger and tho
knowledge that they were hcmmcd
I'm directly In its course.
Springing erect on top Of tho cob
blestone load, Simpson snatched up
his blacksnake whip. lie had never
yet struck Prince or sager with that
thing. But now. with the reins firm
ly grasped in one strong hand, he
swung II savagely.
II whistled through the air and
struck hard on the tanks Of the
horses. There was a snort of pain
from the astonished creatures. The
boiler changed once more with tho
noise OF a thousand fre-bells. and the
terrified horses gave a mighty leap
forward
Instantly dropping the whip, Simp-
son caught the reins in both hands.
With eyes flashing, muscles corded
and his under lip bitten nearly
through, ne poised himself like a
charioteer behind his galloping
horses.
He was headed diagonally from the
water to strike the car-tracks which
the boiler must cross before It bound.
ed between the piles of freight A
hundred pairs Of eyes turned and
watched him laundering on to what
seemed like instant humiliation.
A second later Simpson saw the
boiler loom above him. His heart
swclled into his throat when he found
how close the thing was
Another leap OF the horses; and
then Simpson suddenly threw back
his whole weight. The tossing heads
OF Prince and Sager jerked up cruel
~. Lelf JAWS OpeHeu Wluti 'hS'A
lips, curling back, showed white
teeth: and frantic. futile hoOf-beatS
struck FIRE from the pavement as
Simpson brought the wagon TO
standstill exactly in the path OF the
believing cylinder,
With the crash OF a falling house
the plunging boiler struck, Droadside
on. To Simpson it seemed as II the
universe were smashing beneath him.
The impact hurled him into the air.
The wagon collapsed, the bulk OF
steel recOlled Then the boiler sprung
forward again, dealt the heap o.
wheels and cobbles final, twanginS
blow, and settled into stiffness. Simp-
son fell into a pile OF paving sand.
While the trembling horses were
being soothed, the mate OF the Wave
pushed through the crowd 10 shake
Simpsons hand Peterson, following
for the same purpose, found chance
to whisper, I'll bring your blanket up
to the stable first chance | GET
YOuth's COMPANION.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-10-23

A now portrait OF splnoza discov'
cred by Ernest Altklrch OF Munich
has been pronounced genuine by Con-
stantIne Drummer, who thinks II was
mad0 In 1900.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-10-23

Although there have been G3,ij3
Chinese admitted into the Transvaal,
thore are only 1900 there at pros
ont.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
Slap to the Powers That Be
from the Voters Acting for
Themselves.

And that's how it happens that the
desk separating Senator Thomas j.
Hillery from Senator William Harrison
bears a plate stanpcd with the name
of Harry V. Osborne.
Until recently he has kept rather
quiet. Being q irst-year man he could
scarcely do anything else for q while
at least. But at that he is getting to
be something more than an among
those present. He tried to get through
q resolution to have the administration
of State offices Investigated with a view
to cutting down expenses. Naturally
the thing fell through, coming from the
side that 1t did. But at the same time
the special finance committee appoint
ed q subcommittee to look after the
work, which, of course, 1t never did.
Still Osborne forced them into doing
something about 1t, anyway.
As has been said before this is his
first year. and therefore somewhat in
the nature of a try-out. In the next
week or sc and for another two years
after you will have a better chance to
see what a dark horse, who is not real
ly a dark horse after all. do.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16

Harry v. Osborne, who until then had
not shouted particularly loud In the
political world, was reaching out for
the Democratic nomination for senator
from Essex. He had jumped from the
ranks of the unlisted into those Of the
probabilities. They noticed that the
Osborne automobile was appearing at
more and more street corners every
night, and the papers told In the MORN
ing how the crowds that listened to
what he had to say were increasing.
They also noted the fact that while
the regular Democratic candidate for
the nomination was not lessenfng his
efforts to connect, he vas not receiv-
ing the encouragement that might rea-
sonably be expected to be melted out to
a mar In his position.
Then primary day arrived and Harry
v. Osborne, for the Democrats, and
Everett Colby for the Republicans, got
the nominations, both of them inde-
pendents. and both of them arriving on
Colby's direct primary idea. SO the two
independents went against n another
and Osborne was elected.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
What a Dark Horse May Do, as
Illustrated BY Harry Y. Osborne
to Knowing Ones as
the Result of the Direct
Primary.

NE of the pleasant breaks In the
W monotony of politics comes when
a dark horse enters the field.
The darker the horse the pleasanter the
break. If the dark horse by any
chance. either premeditated or other
wise. wins out. there is lamentation In
the ranks of those who have records of
past performances and who failed to
win out with them.
All that, Of course, applies to those
who keep their identity concealed until
the last moment n spring the sur
prise on q shocked and wondering
world when NJ one is expecting 1t.
Then there is the variety hat go at 1t
in the other way. acting as If they were
Just as much entitled to consideration
as II they had the sanction of the pow
ers that are and would like to be. They
abhor mystery, They come right Out In
the open, tell what they want, when
they want it. and then proceed to get 1t.
Such tactics are most embarrassing
tol those accustomed to the old-time
team work hat preceded the direct
primary. If everyone Is going to cap
ture the office he wants, how are the
powers that be going to know the re-
suits beforehand, one of the things
of which the powers that be pride
themselves about having full informa-
ton? Such lines of attack show a lack
of consideration to the powers hat Is
positively painful and most ~discourag-
ing. Not that the results always turn
out badly, but the proposition infuses
into a carefully planned campaign an
element of uncertainty that Is most un-
welcome.
For the first time last fall State sem
ators were nominated by direct primary.
1t was an idea Of Everett Colby, the
then Senator from Essex. At least he
stood for 1t and boosted it whenever he
got a chance, and sometimes when he
didn't, during his term of office. He, OF
course. knew that when the time came
for electing a successor to his seat he
would have to fight for the place with
a Regular Republican, but the posi-
bility, or at least the probability, of
there being much chance of success for
a Democrat seemed remote enough to
be pretty nearly neglected.
Yet the unexpected happened. People
awoke one morning to discover that
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
SALARIES FOR THE SCHOOL coMM,ssioNeRs

Thereis a general desire in the Newark community that the commissioners
who are SO capaby administering the public schools of he city should be con
pensated Tor their services both as a matter OF Justice and of public policy The
Inconsistency of making the Office of school commissioner unsalsred, while pay
ing salaries to other commissioners having less responsibility nd work, is SO
glazing that objection is snenced. A boardt that has the government of a system
Of about seventy schoolhouses with $3.50 pupils and 1900 day teachers, and
expanding millions oil dollars for maintenance IN school construction, demands
in its duties much time and thought and care Heavy responsibilities are laid
upon the commissioners. The bill providing for salaries that was introduced in
people the right o vote upon the question. whether the School Board shall be
1t is a home-rue bill
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
LEE DESTRUCTION oN QUE COAST.

The organized effort that is beng mad in IL the States to prevent the ex-
termination OF bird life is opposed in every Legislature by selfish interests. The
Audubon Society has accomplished a great work in getting laws passed pro
hnding wholesale slaughter n in providing the means for nearly extinct
species to increased AM multiply once more The inets N bays of New Jersey
are the resort of wild fowl and there is by law a long open season. Until last
yar the season a from September to April 81 1t now extendst % March Is
for ducks March rs for geese and brant. This long season Of shooting means
determination The season hould end at III close II the year. and that is what
the Audubon Society and all lovers of bird life want The Legislature there
fore. las rot 70 choose between the senshness of the pot-hunter and the wishes
Of the Intelligent public including all true sportsmsn t
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
BEST STORIES OF THE DAY

a SPORTSMAN DRAWS THE LINE

A SPORTSMAN DRAWS THE LINE
"A farmer has o take chances like any other business man" said the cn-
zen who is interested in the upIft
yes" swered Mr. orntoSeL I'm wnln' to take all kinds Of hanvs
I answer most every circular anybody sends me-. But 1 never vet had the
nerve. to depend on free distribution seeds for my summer vegetables"
ADVANTAGES COMPARED.
so yu adyisem me to give VI my ambition to be a great editor said the
energetc young man "apd become an active politician"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. An active politician stands more show
of telling just what h e thinks about anybody without being nailed viii a libel
sui.
8 HI PLEASURE TRIP.
did vol do much sightseeing when you went abroad? ."
mo" answered Mr.. Cumrox- Mother and the girls did the sightseeing /
Lad to put In m time finding the places where they ash letters OF credit
Washington Star.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
RsvoLu7,oNlzNo STATE ELECTION METHODS

I'll Is not at all probable that the tentative recommendations by the special
commission on changes IN the election avs will be adopted by the Legislature
The report is also submitted late in a session in which all the important bust-
ness is yet to be transacted In a limited period of time The report calls for the
arnphst discussion. for its propositions are radical and revolutionary of New
Jersey election methods Voters accustomed to the simple ballot now in vogue
pocket will rebel at a big blanket ballot confined to the voting booth. AS there
viii be- n % election for Governor or congressman until next rear, the Legislature
of that year car deal al its leisure with the proposal to wipe out State conventions
primary Changes sc sweeping in the election laws of the State should not be
adopted by any n judgment. Recommended at this time. and % a Legis-
1ature congested with other important business, they cannot receive proper cn-
slderaion, either blythe Legislature or he public, which is chiefly in interest
II has been suggested that election aw changes If this character be submitted
by referendum to the people next fall for their adoption. That course would GER
tamy be better than their enactment under existing circumstances.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
MOTORISTS FOR weLL-KHpT ROADS.

Tho motorists Of New Jersey are a numerous rapidly increasing
body of citizens I'M every anjacko Of them % ony has a vote, but also
friends and influence. In short thyc constitute an element Of h voting popu-
lauon that la got to be reckoned with 1T Trenton. L. is n longer policy for
the Legislature to cater to rusticp prejudice by sacrificing thu rights and interests
o citizens who use motor vehicles These citizens arc all practically Interested
in good roads. For obvious reasons they do moi ant DAD repairs to be
neglected. They also want equal rights on thu roads On their machines lights
arc displayed at night In the changed conditions oil road travel 1t las become
necessary for all vehicles to show lights, the farmers wagon as well al h auto
mobile. Motorists are opposed o tn diversion of the automobile license fees
from the purpose o road repairs to general State expenses AT a meeting Of
automobnnsts to this effect were formulated fol- esentaion to the Legislature.
The STAR had already strongly taken the ame position, no tin championship
of n particular interest, but for correct public policy n Justice to III IN
teress
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
A cAnNoN VICTORY AMI REVERSE.

Speaker Cannon ome ut of thu struggle in the House with a personal
triumph in his reelection, u with greatly diminished powers as the presiding
officer. Refusing to readopt the old rules the House adopts a compromise, by
which tbs arbitrary If he hair is held In check M at the same time
the House car protects itself from obstructive tactics There will be given oppor-
tunfy for bills to be reported and considered on the calendar and brought up
for passagew without reference to the will of the speaker. The cosenas OF the
yesterday has its significance for the regular session lin December The Re-
publican insurgents organization will no be dissolved by the outcome of the
speakership fight The feeling against Cannon may be made more implacable by
his reelection, an certainly will be If the speaker makes reprsals in his com
mittee appointments carrying nut his threat of treating his party opponents as
IL they were Democrats.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

IT came in today" said the fair shop
per. "to see those handsome s~ideboards
of yours"
mot me, lady," replied the new fur
niture salesman. 81 amt never wore
anything but a mustache."
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
ONE ON ENOS.

II see that Enos Hand has Just got
his heightened eight-day clock from
that big Chicago store. Enos says that
clock will run eight days without wind
ing
How long will it run il It's woundY'
Judge.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
WHERE?

do you think women are iazier than
mem" she asked.
mo" replied the old bachelor.
Where is there a man who would
work as hard at anything as the aver
age woman does to fool people in re-
gard to her age
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
CAUGHT ON THE REBOUND.

George-Rather than remain single
would you marry the biggest fool OIL
earth If he asked you?
Clara-Ob, this is SO sudden, George!
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
NOT PROMISING.

"He said he felt greatly encouraged
because you turned the gas down low
when he was calling OF you"
"Well, he need not feel encouraged.
1t takes a dark room to develop q neg
alive, you know"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
NOT RESPONSIBLE THEN.

Helen-Of course it was foolish of
him, but once my iance told me MY
beauty simply intoxicated him.
Grace--Ah, that was just before he
proposed to you, wasn't il?
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
TUESDAY. MARCH 10. 1903.
NECESSITY FOR PRUDENT REPUBLICAN sTATs POLICY.

NECESSITY FOR PRUDENT REPUBLICAN sATE POLICY.
Events at washington during the extra session of Congress are Tot unlikely
to have a very unfavorable effect pon Republican chances In thestate elections
next fall. If III tariff discussion is much prolonged. IT II the final outcome
mi short of public expectations or If hrge industrial interests
reason TO be sore over reductions in heir schedules. resentment will, turn
against h Republican party. Tariff tnkerng Is a delicate N risky Job.
an IT always invites displeasure In politics The New Jersey Republican State
organisation should recognize this fact its legislative representatives should
special care to not increase the anticipated resentment by onenses at
Trenton against public sentimen The people of III State are not demanding
radical legislation; they take 10 interest in M schemes of government embodied
in som Of he bills introduced, M hey are not oiamring for more sumptuary.
laws. But they don't want an more State administration extravagance; they
ont war the legislature to directly or indirectly increase their local taxes
m they don't want N monkeying with the revenues of tn public schools.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16

Elmira-How do you like married life
by this time, dear?
Cordelia-Huh! 1t isn't half as nice
as courtship.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
ENCOURAGING HIM.

Horace wonder what you would
do if I were to try to kiss you.
L~oraine-I'm glad that you have a
thirst for knowledge at last.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
WELCOME TO A COLD BITE.

Weary Walker-Would we give a poor
Teller a cold bite. num-?
Lady-Certanly; you viii find an
icicle hanging on the gate as you go
out.-Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
IN RIPPING GOOD M
A CHEAP SERMON.

On her way home from morning serv-
ice Mrs. Scott complained to the friend
who had Joined her of the exceeding
dullness of the sermon.
Yes, mama, but 1t was very cheap"
little Jimmy fastened t say you
only paid a penny for n."-Scottish
American.
The bravest man hasn't the courage
to dress differently from his fellows.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
HIS ESCAPE.

II managed to get out of a bad
scrape last night"
How was that?"
THE barber shop was crowded and
I didn't wait
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16

The Bridegroom during the honey
moon)-When did my little WHEY first
discover that she loved me?
The Bride-When / found myself get
ting mad every time I heard any one
call you a fool.-Syracuse Herald.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-16
Proud Mother-Baby cut his first

tooth today!
Proud Father hope he didn't use
my razor?-Comic Cuts.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25
[ TO Attend Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Strickle. and
d. II. Shuler and daughter of IIutchin-
son, Kans, and Miss Stella Hago and
Miss Ethel Aash, of Enid Okla., old
friends of the Stoalaberger family are
here for visit and to attend the wed
ding of Miss Edna Stoalaberger and
John W. Ralston this evening. Rev
J. M Cantrell of the Methodist church
will ofiiciate.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25
THE WEATHER

Tonight and Wednesday, gen
orally fair, cooler
Local observations, for day
preceding, furnished by c. E.
Lahman:
Maximum temperature, 20 degs
Minimum temperature, 81 degs
Temperature at Z p. m, 5S degs
Wind direction, north and south
Cloudy
Precipitation 81
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

Buy a home. We will help you pay
for it. FIDELITY, Auditorium Build
ing.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

the city last night.
L. T. ShreYes of Bartlesville was
here. this morning
w. d. Karcher Of Tulsa spent this
afternoon in Vinita
Miss Margaret Shanhan is the geust
of Mrs. Lewis Rogers.
P. D. Kirk of Nowata was in the
city today on business.
c. B. Rogers left this morning for
Claremores on business.
Garrison & TIogk. Phone 1853, best
groceries, quick service.
W. P. Phillips Of Tulrey was here
this morning on business.
T. w wallace of Pryor Creek is a
visitor here this afternoon.
Mrs. Ellis and children of Texas is
visiting relatives in Vinita.
L. w. Dugger of Welch was trans
acting business here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. " McSpadden en-
tertained friends last evening.
w. H. Kilgore and Eugene Bell are
among the visitors from Alton.
f. NJ. Davis of Okmulgee, is trans
acting business in Vinita today.
Purple and white bunting for Elks
decoration, at the Golden Rule.
o. L. Rider went to Claremore to-
day to attend the district court.
Cornelius Broadway of Jonesboro,
Ark, is the guest of Hal Turner
Miss Laura Cannon of Springfield,
Mo, is the guest of Miss Carrie Wall
A dollar saved is a dollar earned
See the Fidelity-Audtorium Building.
w w. Kirby of Madison, Kans., was
here today looking for business To-
cation. ..A
E. S. Perkins of Woodland, KY, is
here looking after his property in
.terests.
NJ Brewer of Wichita, Kanss is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lewis
Rogers.
Dr. R. A. Douglas of Collinsville was
a visitor here yesterday, returning
home last evening.
Mrs. H. NJ Williams went to Mus
kogee today to attend a convention of
the Royal Neighbors.
Miss Ella Rogers, who has been
the guest of Mrs w p Thompson,
went to Muskogee today.
Fred Ratcliff has accepted a posi-
ton with the Dewey Cement company
and left last night for Bartlesville.
The eighth grade pupils of the city
schools will give an entertainment
Thursday evening at the Auditorium.
Any one wanting cement blocks for
foundation work should see ]. A.
Smith, near the Katy oil tanks 1895
Mrs. T. L. Harden and Miss Mary
Harden, who have been visiting rela-
tiyes in Vinita returned to lola, Kans..
today.
Mrs. P. c. Hancock of Oswego, who
has been the guest Of her son. George
Hancock. and family returned home
today.
Mrs T. R. Haynes Of Pryor Creek
who has been the guest Of Mrs. Ferd
Etter. went 70 Baxter Springs this
morning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

Capt. White came in from Grand
River this morning after a casket for
the remains of Riley Lawrence, who
died at his home near Ketchum, yes.
terday morning. Mr. Lawrence was
seventy-fiye years old.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25
Your Attention

If you are a householder, is
is called to the money saving,
up to-date electrical devices
that we can place in your
home. For instance: A mo-
tor to run the sewing machine
saves the back breaking
work, makes the machine run
more smoothly, as long as you
want, and at a cost that is
really insignificant.
Let us demonstrate one OF
these small motors-show you
how easily attached and
handled.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

The commencement exercises of
the Vinita grammar school will be
held at the Auditorium, Thursday
evening, May o. Admission Is and
- cents Program will appear later.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

Mrs. Albert Lawson, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
NJ Lewis, left this morning for Law
renee Kans
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

Misses Gale Scott, Lucille Milford,
Mayday Clark, Mary Badgett and Eva
Ratcliff will return Thursday from Co
lumbia, Mo, where they have been at
tending Stephens college.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

Dr. Roy Wagner was here this
morning en- route from st. Louis to
his home at Ponca City.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

We have just received one of the
latest perfected electrical machines for
testing eyes. We test them free. Drs.
Martin &: Martin, room 6, Leader
building.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-25

Mrs. T. r. Haynes Of Pryor Creek
who has been the guest Of Mrs. Ferd
Etter. went 70 Baxter Springs this
morning