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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-08-27
GONE TO CONFERENCE.

Rev. Jas Callahan of Loomis, was a
passenger for Spokane Tuesday morn
inc. He was going out to attend the
annual NJ. l.. conference, and Will not
be returned to the charge he has pre-
sided over for the part two years. AS
a preacher Mr.. Callahan may not be a
brilliant orator, but he is an earnest,
Jealous Christian worker in the MIN
istry, and lives his life according 10 MS
teachings. He had the good taste 10
stear clear of the internal dlssentlonS
that divided the community where ne
has been stationed, "A task that required
tact. patience and Judgment. tie won
the respect of the people by oonIinlng
himself TO his church duties, and he
left LOOMS with the kindest wishes OF
a large circle of friends, who trust tha'
his future fields of labor Will be In
pleasant places.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-08-27
LOOMS ITEMS.

a doctor would have come handy in
camp this week.
Mrs. Fred G.. Retzer left Monday on
a trip to Seattle.
Ed klingman and Chas. Powell, ir.,
were over from Oroville Sunday.
Vincent Doody has been ON the sick
list during the past week, but is now
improving.
Miss Nlillie Richards is back in the
postotiice after an absence of several
weeks at Seattle.
j. A. 'Gadbury was laid up for two
or three days this week He is out
and 9round again.
The Evans brothers with a party of
friends have returned from camping
trip some 50 mile up in the mountains
west of town.
Jas. L, Forde was shaking hands
with ii, friends in town Wednesday.
lie gets over here 50 seldom chat he is
almost stranger.
Jas. $. Ford suffered considerable
misery from Il felon this week, and
was compelled to go to Orovile for
medical treatment.
Henry Bahrs returned from a tripon
the outside Tuesday, and rumOr has it
that he has made deal for some min
ing property in this vicinity.
Word has been received that Mr..
and Mrs. H. Il. Gregg have located at
Econdido, Cal. They are very much
in love with sunny southern California.
The clan of Wehe. from Wehesville,
decended upon Toats coula creek in Il
body Sunday, and besides enjoying II
jolly day the party caught a large num-
Der OF trout.
The survey of the proposed ditch to
carry water from the Sinlahekin creek
to Whitestone fiat locates the ditch ON
the mountain side, high above the
school house.
j. NJ. Judd was taken to riverside
Friday last TO consult DR.. Fryer. When
he left here Mr.. Judd was very sick
man, but at last reports he was i'm
proving rapidly.
Roger Finen was in from his home
near Wehesville Tuesday. Though far
from strong he has gotten through the
summer in fairly good shape. lie hopes
to be able to spend the winter in the
south or east.
Il. G. johnson, of Wehesville, is
hauling fruit from the O. Herin orchard
to the British Columbia market a bus
mess he engages in every season. He
finds ready sale for this fruit, as it is
the best grown in this upper country.
Rev. Jas. Callahan, who has had
charge of the NJ. f. church at this
place for the past two years, delivered
his farewell sermon Sunday evening to
large congregation. The reyered
gentleman left Monday for Spokane
taking with him the best wishes of
many friends in the camp.
In 10 previous season have 50 many
parties from far and near camped out
. on Toats cuula creek a. there has this
season, rapidly drawing to close.
There Is not a more attractive locality
/ in the northwest for an outing, and
: Will continue to grow in popularity
= from year to year. The fishing has
; been unusually good this year Judging
! from the reports that have come in.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-08-27
a DISCON EItY.

Capt. N. B. Kelsey, who lives on the
west shore of OsoyoQs Jake, well up to-
wards the international line, made
discovery when out hunting few days
ago on Kruger mountain. In the brush,
near q spring known as Smuggler,
where pa ties tratiicing in dutable ar
ticles are supposed 10 hJve- canped in
days gone by when lodging custom Of
hcers, and near the o. K. mine, Capt.
Kelsey found 30 foot section of rub
ber-liued twO-tnch hose with brass noz-
zle attached. The property was un-
doubtedly stolen and cached at the
place of discovery The hose is in a
periecl sgale 4t perseryauun, and could
Mt Aavo boon where found An" ""9"-
length of time. Any person having
lost property of this description can see
the same by calling on Capt Kelsey
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-08-27
-----------------
FOSCDEFItt KENob ED.

Sunday the postoiiice fixtures were
removed from the place they have oc-
cupied for so long time to the new
office room in the building erected
especially for the purpose by Post
master J. T. Samson, just south of the
Washington Commercial company >
store. For years, in the old town in
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-08-27

vicinity but until that time the .saly,
'lon OF the valley, in rractlca demon
stratlon of the possibilities of the soil
must rest with individual endn.vor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

Thc traditional ihcOmBatiblity
that exists belweon women and sec'
rets is one OF dhe chief things that
stand between the sex aud complete
business success.
or course lIaere are women Ike
Miss Kate Harrison. the much trust
ia secretary NJ II. III Rogers. The
Standard on mapnale, WHO can keep
aeerols. but they are undcnlably
rnritles.
MANY women when they promise 20
kepp secre have no lnicnilon what.
s0epcr 81 breaking their word They
do III mithou realizing They are
hardly more lu blame lhar q slevo iS
for letting water pass through it
The blame, one might ALMOST saw,
belongs i0 lhe ncrson Who titles 70
make the gleve hold water
VA type of secret telling woman
oven c0nm0uer than the sieve "A the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

flnw Bert In Lean. of Cheny,
Wash, was sawed from q frightiul
death u q story "a thrill the world
IA hard c0ld,p he writes brought
oil desperate lung trouble ihat
hafflea Nh expert doctor here Then
I paid $40 40 si5 q vlslt 10 q lung
specialist IN Spokane who did not
help nie Then ! went 20 California
but without benefit at last used
nr Kings New discovery. which
completely cured mo and now / am
"a we'll as ever" For Lune Trouble,
bronchitis, Coughs and Colds, Asth'
ma. Group and WhnoplnR Cough lia
supreme soc and 800 Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
The Evening Chit-Chat |
BY PATRICIA VAN PATTEN


enc who sa5s. I promised / wouldn't
iel anyone.
OF course tlAe couildante eonlidea
lhe secret 90 some ofher Jua ynus
with the same explanation aud grad.
ually 81 travels down an endless
chain of Just yous ever aeconin.
anled with the Inevitable explanation.
unfit II has completely Justified the
ald Joke ub0nt the three quickest
ways tee spread newA
Telephone, Telegraph and tell 4
wCnaM
Then thefe are the women VINO
% ntf tell secrets. but Whu also do
rot know how 10 keep shem
Keeping L secret means more than
nct telling lt Il nouns kaHplnE IT.
guarding II protecting IL
1ha passage where Iia9nlet Il inak.
linx hls frenNa promise Ia keep q
secret for him #ema ID me one of
,Ae best examples III Shakesneare'a
wlnderful knowledge Of asNnan M
ture.
llamlet X not content to mako
ltm premise not tu tell hia secret.
bit they must also promise moi to
lei ii uut.
rny pronounclng d some doubtful
Phrase
Az Wen. well. We know. or We
could an II We would
CT. lf We llst 10 speak. Or There be
an II they might
Or such amhleupns giving OIL =
II yuh Ne telling q very imnoF.
lanf secret Il wouldn't be 81 bad 3
ihlna Is ael Fnaf ephlllanIe II take
ismieis OATH
But there S one better Na1 e p
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08


New Orleans june s-- Cotton spots
sieady. unchanged. Low ordinary
7 i-l6: ordinary G, nomnal good on.
dinary. 7iG; low midslllns. el05l}
mlddllng 1875 good mldillng sii1is
middllng lalr. 9ai57; fair. ei28s nom'
.Inal
Receinas aa26, stock i47.2a5.
Sales pn the spot, $50 bales, %
arrive. rs.
Fuuees opened steady at decline
of Z TO Q points.
The Wealher condltIona aided the
short siie and soon after the opening
prices were at 4 net decline Of "
j points
During the remainder Of Tho session
he marie was dun but very steady
ind prices SLOWLY advanced Oh scat.
tered buying orders.
al the highest prices were si q aet
IN advance Of to 3 points
The market closed steady z points
over Saturdays close: Closing bids;
June sii05 askcl; July SLIP; Aug
ust eli00. Sept, sl0g3: Oct si0Tg;
pes, sl0T7; Jan si0.7S
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
okLAHoMA posrAL AFFAIas.

Special to the Daily Leader
Washington. June STho follow.
Ing fourthcnss posimasters have
been appointed IN Oklahomas
Augusta, Alfalfa county Levi john
son vice II. D. Rodgers.
Chance, Adalr county. William n.
Anderson vice r. J Blair
kelso Craig county X. A. Light
foot vice 81 g BicRnell
lvahhUe, Beaver county Allen IA.
F'ax vice ~ N Treat
MARK Hayes county Elisha Young
Vice ] W Esllnger
4 Hew maiOiiice has been ordered
established al Rockpn pltdsburg
cdunty Oklahoma, With Robert G..
Johnson as postmaster
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

Amy lady reader Of this paper VIII
receive. on request o clever "No.
Drip" Coffee Slralner Coupon priv
llege. from Dr. shoop Racine. wis.,
It Is silver plated. very pretty and
positively prevents an dripping OF
tea or coffee. The Doctor sends r.
wlth his new free hook on "Healih
Cblfeen simply 10 introduce shis
clever substitute FOR real coffee. Or.
shoop's Health Coffee "a gaining itR
great popularity because oi first,
ls exquisite tasie and flavor; src
ond. its absolute healthfuness: third.
Sts economy iih n. 2sc. fourth, rs
c.snvenleaca No tedious 20 10 30
mlfuses boiling. made IN 4 min.
me. snvs Dr Shoop, Try n at your
sfocer's, Cor d pleasant surprise The
Bank Grocery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
WOMAN EXPIRES IN
HER HUSBANDS ARMS
Jumps Into Water TO Save Her
But Death OVeTiskGS
The Woman

Niagara Falls. N. Y, June s.--I.ouis
Cohen Of Buffalo, aaw his young wife
leap into bhe swirline river between
Second and Third Sisters islands a.
3 y. M. yesterday, only 100 ieet above
the brink Of the cataract, Without
moments hesitation he f0llowed
har cauglld her hand and struggled
desperately to save her Mrs. Cohen
probably died ln her husbands arms
Before Il was possible 70 bring gui
llcient help an hour had passed, dur
ing All Of which Cohen was making
frantic efforts TO reach the shore
But the struggle against the current
lat this point Il iA about twenty
miles an lourWas beyond his
power.
Shouted Long for Help.
Fortune aided him. With his wife
tightly chsped 40 him, Ne felt him
self bump into tree stump, and
on this got q grip with his one free
hand He Justify shouted for help
and word was carried TO the reserVa'
tion police, but Il w0s nearly an houf
after Mrs Cohen jumped into the
river chat 0fflcef aagnes Martin ar
rived with Representative s. Sim
mons and three other men carrying
ropes
Three times they threw the rope
before Il fell within C0heh's grasp
When he did reaeh Il be was too
weak to DE q about his own OF ias
wlfe's waist The two we're twenty
feet away from shore and It was dlf.
ficuh, owing 10 the precarlous M.
tire Of the footing 10 mule gaod
east
Pinned against Tie tres stump by
the terrific rush Of water all his
strength had gone aud he was unable
TO keep bis viies face above The
walor
Corpse Carried Down Stream.
Once Cohen had hold Of the rope,
the men on shore began to pull and
Officer Martini who WIS in the
front. Slipped and fell into the
slfeam. bat quickly regained his
feet Wheh within fifteen feet 81
tfa shore Cohen lost his grip on
hs Wiie's body and Il was carried
on doEn stream and was lost 20
View
Cohen when bis fascuefs got alu
on shore, could NOT speak Ior ten
minutes His first words we're
"Shc n out there. SO and get her
SHE ID dead; SHE died in my arms
Meanwhile crowd wqs gathering
Superintendent Perry and l'diel
ShoebNdge sklfted the Goat Island
shore. looking for the body hnl
could see nothing Of it Cohen joined
them, always insisting The body mus
have stopped short Of the caiarael
and might be rescued by meanderinl
cgoueh.
Body Is Found.
William Barnet and Hugh Brown
who had Joined the searchers. saw
the body Just before 7 o'clock Il
was held east BY a rock about iol
fe0t above the brink Without ropes
Brown and Barnet waded into The
stream and, moving carefully 0vel
the slippery rocks. reached the body
lust Is Brown touched fhe bodg III,
current caught It again, and +
whirled around an eddy. Il was Will
! che greatest difficulty the mei
brought the corpse 70 land Life wnl
extinct
Cohen aags worry over health de
pressed his wlfe greally and pphnhli
caused her desire for DEATH He
robust man, quickly recovered from
the shock of his experience.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
The New oklanona Road Law.

II Is nov ready. The new road law
Just passed by the legislature. bound
In pamphlet form. price 25 cents for
single copies netlef prices given IN
quantities This Is an entirely new
and complete law aud reneals all other
road laws heretofore existing and
should be Ia The hands Of everyone
who Is interested In good foads. order
now and iamlIaflae yourself with The
ncw law Sent 10 ans address upon
receipt Of 2s cents IN money or stamps.
LEADER PRINTING CO. GUTHRIE
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
MRS. ANNIs WILL WE'D AGAIN.

New York. June ). Mrs. William
ID Annls. whose husband was slain
by Captain Peter &. Hains Ir. and
who has been appearing II q musl'
pal specially at 4 lueal theatre so
that she may support herseif aud
children. announces ahe viii he mar
fled IN the uaar future q q ptOaper
OILS feal eaate broker whose ldenlitN
she would uas thseluAe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
NlREING UP REFERENDUM

Some one Is working g referendum
upon the act Of the last legislature
proposins % sell d majority OF the
state school lands, rs one pc iiinn
bearing eighteen signatures reached
the secretary oi state by mail this
morning No one connected With ile
administrator kHes If aNeh move.
ment. IN fact. ihe land leasees had
beeH adeised tlat no referendum
would BE- asked The get win become
effective next Thursday 70 prevent
ii between laW80 and 1900 asna.
ufas mus BE- IN The secrelay's hands
hefufe thai date
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
RAILROAD ASSURED

Special 70 Daily Leader
Killings. okla. June 8.-The rail.
foad from Owens 10 Bliss and poes
bly the town Of Salt Fork looks IKE
q snfe tiIine There have been ses.
e4al miles Of 1ieh of way pledged
and obmpanj bias been formed that
ia now wording 10 get plann fof M
corporation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
rAE NEw oAME lAW

The new Fish and Game law will
be III effect after June lith. Every
one interested should have o copy Of
ihe neW law. We sell them for 20
cents the single copy Write for
prices on quantities. Leader Printing
Company Guthrie. Okla
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

sure Of It's safety and chat Is not to
tell It at all.
II The sulirageties would distribute
literature teaching women how Toy
Keep secrets Hhoy Would be doing
much for the business standing at
laleir sex aud maybe bringing q
reaief tie polls
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

Washington. Juno S.-lt became
known tolay that President Tax
isAe has several times recently dem
onsirated himself ia be an ardent
fan. has subscribed and paid q lib
eral donation toward the malnte
nance af one of Nnshnglon cltys
independent bail teams.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
ALrALFA nIlL Al d REno.

Special to the Daily Leader.
El Reno Okla. juno The alfalfa
mill recently erected IN the southern
part OF the city at cost OF $4,000
shipped lls first product recenily 20
southern market Products Of the
milf consist of corn thops ana ground
alfalfa the latter put up in bales.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
okLAAoMA pATENrs IssuEp.

Washington. June S-palents have
been Issued TO the following persons
IN Oklahoma:
IL A. neasley Bartlesvlle. rope
Knife.
~ y Bridges, WewOka. bench
clamp or wise,
J, NJ Droke, Okeeng, cotton hais
yesier
"A, j. Hathcox, Duranl, mt lock.
WI A. Rogers. Woodward grapple
y, Turner Kingflshef poultry
crate.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
NEW COTTON GIN.


Special I'd the Daily Leader
Stroud, okla. June S-A Farmers
ana Merhants' Cotton Din company
with capllal of $4,000 has been or
ganiged al Stroud With y " SmnIr
lian. NJ w Lynch y y Shuhel and
Fred Tarer as temporary 0lllcsrs.
Stock VIII be sold 10 tlhe merchaiis
and farmers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
cntraren cry
FOR FLETCHERS
( a : T . RIA
THE New GAME LAW

The nsw Fish and Game bw viii
De IN effect after June nth Every.
one Interested should have copy of
the new law Wa sell them for 30
eehls the single copy Write for
prices on quantities Leader printing
Company Guthrie. okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

suoslu1aia1d pnuH on4 1o Nenhadoid lenlpl
-1em aHa BalpoqaIa ulaoT plnbst egI llpIu
ka 10 f4agssnau elue0 % 81 equ1 SulAeAdp
eq4 SupnFui oal1d 'mluH muei0 plapyl
a.kIg 81 sfMuua % lHA qslqM 'uilol plnpN
uEmIaa 1iualO e1piaid sfolaladoad on fNq
-aaa1 lp41tpapo aof as5w4nd leaau all olui
apmhH HmSIddu n aisaluioln 70 osh eVl q
IuI4zud o1a auA eaoql elepoNnoopa OF
'1uauia0unouuV
poANl
"a nj luam1Hsz1 aal bnuHuoo q aina ~
uo1 pun II asaI .azs a0a en- Haa alslE
s1ul0 yIaas eaannIp q anIqn aoaO gpsllna
eIusA e4l Hasli pua fsHussI9 pue eIlilaoo
sal 4iHnHH nekfaaeA 81 II mlea uiastt
EskII aIemas Hlqseaias a4l kQ 1ueN
.lssi1 q sTgsEk klsalnh uaas1e0 lssgN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

Cures baby's Group, Wlile'a daily
Icuts and bruises, mama's sore throat,
grandma's lameness-Dr Thomas
Eciectric Oil-the great household
remedy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
gARly SETTLER DIES


Teeumseh. okla. aaae Z AIRS M1ry
Iane. aeea Elliy n eSias settler hew,
vas laumi dead ii her nune lale ges.
Hefiay q Ieafl faIlure.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

The feefelarf If state S feeeivlnE
petitions Initiating Wam In's aufIfass
amendment e the Constitution.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08

Cattle
Kansas city June Cattle receipt
1900. including 5000 southeras; mar.
kei for led sleast slrtne So ID higher,
other cattle steady TO zoe l0weri
choice export and dressed beef sleers
81 25Ng.s0: talr to euui. Sa.25 70 6.e5;
weaiern tteefa g5e5 10 $40; stock
era and feeders. 9I00 10 $50. south
ern steers s4.B0 TO 6.00: souihegn
cows. S27a to 300. native cuws. s3.lo
70 525: nsllge heiiers, 3G5 10 500,
bulls, $3.50 TO $5e5; calyes $3.50 "a
6.75.
Hogs.
Hogs receipts 10000. market war
steady; Top s755. best, $500 10 fTbo
heavy q7ts 10 725, packers and
butchers. 4725 10 7s5; light $3.50 "a
7as5: pigr. sb.7s to G7b.
Sheep
Receipls COCO: market siaadyi
lambs s65B to SEQ. yelfflusg, s5.5I
72B; welhers. g5N0 to 6.2a; ewes
1850 to 6S5: slockeis and feeders
iS.25 to $500; Texas muttons, Sl.5'
10 500.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-06-08
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears tie II I<cs
signstuFe Of earn IzI<szs

PRISONERS co 70 McALEsrER.
Special ID tho Daily Lender
Iawt0n Okla, June S--Hheflfg
Rnfe Iefnra. assisted by four depu.
diee left yesieFday for McAiealer
with seventeen prisoners Va hand.
cuffs sentenced To terma Of various
lengths III the State pAIhtenllarys
representing some under several
sentences
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-06
Missouri
MAY GO DRY Too-sENATE WILL
ING TO SUBMIT PROHIBITION
AMENDMENT.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May c.
The Missouri senate yesterday uIssed
a resolution submitted to the people a
State wide prohibition constitutional
The amendment, which
came to the senate from the house
was amended by vote OF is to Ii
with tax rider providing for the
doubling of the rate Of taxation to
make up for loss Of saloon license
fees. If the house concurs, the con.
stitutional amendment will becoma ef
fective Immediately II it carries at the
next general election.
1t is predicted tnat the house will
not agree to the senate amendment
calling for extra taxes and that nc
further action can be taken at this
session.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-06
FAIRMoNT, WEST VIRGINIA. THURSDAY MAY 6 1909
GREAT MERGER
OF COAX PLANT
INDEPENDENT PLANTS IN PENN
sYLvANIA FIELDS READY TO
COMBINE.

PITTsBURG, May 6.-At a meeting
held at Unlontown. at which. 7s OF me
81 independent coke plants in the
Connellsyille and Klondyke fields were
represented, statements were made
warranting the belief that within a
week owners Of every plant in the
two fields will have signed an agree.
ment for a $G5,OOO,OOO merger. The
two absentees from the meeting at
'Uniontown were ]. v. Thompson, who
is said to look with favor on the plon,
and the Ralney interests, which prob.
ably will not enter the merger. Over
so per cent of the plants are said to be
already under option All options
must be given before October /, 1909,
which is taken to mean that it is the
plan to have the merger take effect
the first Of next January.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-06
GoDernor Says Time Is Ripe
For Constitutional Contention
Supreme Court
Decision Shows
It's Great Need

CHARLESTON W. Va. May e.
Governor Glasscock declared last night
that the decision OF the Supreme Court
which held that the governor could
not veto any item in the appropriation
bill after the legislature adjourned,
showed more plainly than snything
the need OF q constitutional con en-
ton.
This Interpretation of the con5lita.
tion." said the governor, places a
hardship upon the executive WheE
the appropriation bill is passed at a
late hour Of the session, 1t is imtos.
sSble for the governor to go over it
before the legislature adjourDs. Many
of the items are placed in the pppro.
priatlon bill with the expectation that
they will be vetoed by the governor,
The representative merely wishes to
make himself solid with bis corstitu-
ents."
"But governor" said your corre-
spondent. "tae court declared that the
position of the chief executive was
merely advisory"
"That is true" said Governor Gleas-
cock, "but at nearly every session of
the Legislature some delegate secures
the passage CT some item of a9propria
ton on the last night of the session.
1t is passed in the hurry and excite
ment incident TO the adjournment and
the governor has no opportunity 10 ex.
ercise his advisory power The power
of the governor is curtailed complete.
ly. The members of the legislature
do not take into consideration always
the condition Of the treasury when
they vote large appropriations, while
the governor has stn tements from the
treasurer and auditor on his desk all
the tlmn.
"As said III my inaugural address
the time is ripe for constitutional
convention, and I think this decision
of the court shows the need more
clearly han ever"