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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
COUNTY OPTION
BILL BEATEN
OPPONENTS WILL NOW BRING
UP THEIR SUBSTITUTE, AND
THERE Is PROSPECT THAT
LEGISLATURE WILL GET NO.
WHERE.

= OLYMPIA Feb. 1S.-Following
The defeat of the Falconer-McMas-
tiers local option bill in the senate
nate yesterday by a vote of 20 to
~ on final passage, both factions
have mustered their forces today
for a continuation of the battle,
end the result will probably be no
Vocal option bill this session.
1t is believed that Acting Gov
ernor Hay will call a special ses-
sion after regular adjournment to
take up the option question again
In order to make good the republi-
Gan state platform pledge.
The Spokane delegation voted
consistently for the county unit
bill until the last ballot, when
Rosenhaupt voted against it be-
cause first class cities were not
made separate units, a concession
yhe bills supporters had previous
Ny offered In series of amend
ments. all of which were defeated.
Senator Hutchinson stood by the
dill to the last.
), The faction that defeated the
Iaw now proposes to offer bill
which it claims will discharge the
party pledge. but it is certain that
this bill will be fought by the
county local optionists. as the lat
ter We're fought in every effort to
Teach a compromise before the
county unit bill was put on final
passage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
BY n. LEE CLOTWORTHY.

BY n. LEE CLOTWORTHY.
The difficulties which would be
encountered in the defense of the
Philippines In time of war have
been persistently advanced by the
national contractionists, sometimes
called anti-imperialists as an ar
gument against the retention of
those. far flung insular possession.
Any reference to the strategic
value an offensive naval base estab-
tished in the islands, which would
dominate every ocean trade route
leading to the gateways of Asia,
would offer In time of war, has
been as studiously avoided.
The military problem now con
fronting the world powers is to
hold that which they have; to hold
not only their territorial posses
sions, hut to also hold that world
Influence known as national pres
tige.
National prestige is an actual re-
Dlity. an insurance policy, backed
by the entire national power. which
is issued to every producer, trader
Or manufacturer engaged in over
sea commerce.
These policies can only be issued
by those powers prepared to strike
d blow at any point on the world s
map, where the interests OF their
citizens are Threatened.
What prestige has America in the
Far east today?
China offers the richest market
Of the world At present We are
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug PosIam, Now Obtain
able in Small Quantities.

able IN small OudntltleS.
Since it's discovery one year ago
the new drug, poslam, has success
fully cured thousands Of chronic
cases of eczema and other distress
ing skin Affections. Heretofore
poslam has been dispensed solely
for the benefit of eczema patients
in large jars sufficient for a
months treatment. This was found
to he an inconvenience to many
thousands who use 1t for minor
skin troubles, such as pimples,
blackheads, herpes. acne. scaly
scalp, complexion blemishes. itch
ing feet, piles, etc. which require
but small quantity to cure. To
overcome this. and In response to
urgent appeals. the dispensers of
poslam have been obliged to adopt.
In addition to the regular two-dol-
lar packages. special fifty-cent
size, which in future may be found
on sale at Murgittroyd's and Rit-
ter's drug stores, and other lead
ing drug stores In Spokane, or
may be ordered direct from the
Emergency Laboratories, No. 80
West 25th street, New York City.
In all eczema cases poslam stops
itching with first application. and
proceeds to heal Immediately !;
chronic cases being cured in two
weeks. In less serious skin trou-
bles, results are seen after an
overnight application.
Samples for experimental pur.
poses may still be had. free OF
charge. by writing to the labora,
tories for them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
HURRIED INTO SUICIDE

TACOMA, Feb. 18.-According to
scrap of writing left by Carl Eg-
gard, the German who shot himself
at the Grand Central hotel, his sui
eide was premature. The writing
stated that Eggard was born in
Germany in 1843 and that he in
tended to kill himself several hours
later.
"This is the same hour" the
note ran, that my son ended his
life"
The police believe Eggard would
have remained in the room until
the afternoon and then killed him
self as per the note left had he moi
been interferred with by Proprietor
Peterson and officers who suspect
ed he was making ready for sui
eide.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
SHELTER PLAN SHOCKS
PORTLAND PREACHERS

PORTLAND. Feb. 1S.-Mayor
Lane appeared before convention
Of the Baptist Ministerial associa-
tion and advocated startling re-
Forms that took the churchmen by
Surprise.
Mayor Lane said that in his
opinion the various churches in the
city should be converted into read
ing rooms and thrown open as
tefuges for the large body of the
unemployed. He further advocated
that the churches install cuspidors.
reading material and also moving
pictures of the refined character
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18

Asia is close unto the Philippine
islands.
Second--That the Philippine
islands do not present an army
problem of defense. but naval
problem of offense.
Third--That the Philippine
islands, In the plan of our national
defense, do not figure as territory
to be defended against Asiatic ag-
sressiOn but as an offensive base
from which fleet can operate
against any power threatening
American interests on the Pacific
or in continental Asia.
The city of Manila. within strik-
Ing distance of every commercial
route, is the only point in the en-
tire archipelago which it Is neces-
sary to fortify.
With Manila as base an Ameri-
can fleet could close every trade
route leading to Japan. which EN-
pire Is most liable to be guilty of
aggressions against American In.
tercsts in the east as soon as OPP.
portunity offer and could force the
Japanese fleet to engage in battle
on waters selected by the Ameri'
can naval commanders.
Without this base all American
commerce with the far east could
be Immediately destroyed and our
fleet could offer no protection.
The base which the government
Is constructing at Manila offers
: our fleet every advantage enjoyed
by the Japanese. and in case OF
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
SPOKANE SCHOOL EXHIBIT

There will be two educational ex-
hibits at the Alaska Yukon Pacific
exposition from Spokane county,
according to the arrangement com
mittee. In addition to the exhibit
in the educational building, which
will occupy space 15X30 feet,
there will be an exhibit in the Spo-
kane County building. Aside from
the manuscripts there will be
many articles made in the manual
the exhibits.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18

exporting $25,000,000 worth of mer-
chandise and breadstuffs to China
proper every year. and the proper
exploitation of this rich market
would speedily increase our pres
ent exports five fold. Our exports
to the other countries contiguous
to China aggregate 100000 900.
with every market offering ire
mendous opportunities for exploit
alton.
An active enemy with an Asiatic
base from which to operate. such
as Japan possesses. could wipe this
commerce from the Pacific, and
America would be impotent to re-
sist unless this country We're like
wise equipped with naval base
close to Asia.
The Philippine islands offer such
protective base. lying as they do
close to every important gateway
to Asia.
Taking this fact as his pessimis-
tic cue. the national contractionist
has pointed out how readily the
islands could be taken by any
power operatinf from Asia. unless
garrison greater In numbers than
the entire military force of the
nation was constantly maintained
in the archipelago
Several germane facts. however.
have been overlooked by the ma
tional contractionist
These facts are:
Ftrst--That the Philippine
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18

He said that if these things were
done by the churches the men now
habitues of the north end and the
cheap saloons would soon acquire
the habit of cOngregating at the
places of worship.
The mayors plan shocked the
ministers and none of them would
seriously admit that the plan was
at all feasible.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
BUYS BLOCK FOR $4,000

The three story brick building
on the south side of First avenue
between Stevens and Washington,
formerly occupied by the Gray
Ewing company, has been sold by
the Granite Investment Co. to Mrs.
Marian c. Wharton, widow of the
latte Colonel S. M. Wharton. for
$4,000. +. K McBroom negotiated
the purchase on behalf of Mrs
Wharton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18

The deed for which she Is re-
warded was the rescue of seven
year old Bruce Mckenzie from the
surf at Ocean Beach last summer.
The little fellow, who is the son of
Adjutant Mckenzie. head of the
local Salvation Army corps, was
about to lose his life when she
seized him, at risk of her own life.
She got him to take hold of her
dark brown braids. and he chung to
them while she swan back with
him to safety.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
KNIGHTS MAKE BIG PROFIT

The Knights of Pythias have
sold lot 4 on the south side OF
Front avenue between Wall and
Post streets for $4,000. The name
of the purchaser is withheld until
the deal is finally consummated.
The lodge paid $4,000 for the
ground five years ago, making a
profit of $4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
70 SUE STOCK SUBSCRIBERS

y EVERETT. Feb. 1S.-An order
was issued by the superior court
authorizing Receiver Reep of the
Scandal bank to sue all subscribers
TO stock for their unpaid portion
Also to sell certain warrants and
to use the proceeds in paying GER
tain depositors Is per cent of the
amounts due them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
Special Correspondence to The Press

special correspondence TO the FTssS
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Feb. 1S.-Lit-
tie Alice Whaley, age 10, who some
day is going to be great violinist
Or great nurse like Florence
Nightingale-she has not decided
which--is the happiest girl in San
Diego. And she has right to be
happy, for she has been singled out
from hundreds for a Carnegie
medal and $4,000 for her educa"
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

An orchestra of 25 pieces is be-
ing organized at the South Central
high school, and the first rehearsal
was held last night with Is in
struments in training. c. DIN
Rice. instructor in music, is the
director of the orchestra.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18
LIABILITY LAW KILLED

OLYMPIA, Feb. 1S.-The second
effort to pass Buchanan's employ
ers' liability law was defeated in
the house by vote of 46 to Al.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18

Many a woman can accomplish
more with bent hair pin than her
husband can with full set of
tools.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-18

Even a girl has no use for the
other side of mirror.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
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Celery and Iron Tonic

strengthens the digestive system.
Price 75c.
RED CROSS PHARMACY, Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
EAST MONTPELIER.

Henry Baldwin Of Irasburg Is visiting
bic brother, A + Baldwin.
Wallace Clark Is IN Groton with bis
SON. Ernest, for The sugar season.
Stella IeIlarreu returned home satuf.
day night from visit with relatives
IN Cabot
y. +. Robbins IS recovering from an
atatck Of grippe and rheumatism, from
which he has suffered more than a week.
Mrs Fred Townsend Is out again, after
an illness with bronchitis Of several
days
Mrs. George Mcknight visited Mrs.
Jennie Mcknight IamPhere in Plainheld
tbe igst 81 the week
Miss Nellie Chase went to Groton on
Monday 10 spend the week with her
nephew, Ernest CLARK
George Vincent 81 plainfeld came last
Saturday to assist his son. Harry, IN
sugaring, but was ID and returned home
Monday and Harry Is also reported ~.
Mrs Eben lewis, who died 50 suddenly
in Brookileld Wednesday, WAS well known
here. having been a resident in town
several years.
Mrs. Flynn and Mr. Fletcher Of Bur
lingtan came last week to visit at @ B
fiheid's and are now looking for work
il town. Mrs. Flynn is a niece Of Mrs
Fiieid.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
TALK OF THE TOWN.

No Scotch dance on Saturday night
Francis Ahsrn went to Waterbury this
morning on business trip.
Frank l. Place went to Waterbury
this morning on business.
DR.. A. II. Il. Lewis went to Stove this
morning on a business visit.
A modern granite plant large enough
for three gangs Of cutters has been list
ed for sale in the d. Al Perry real estate
agency.
All music that has been IN our stock
over thirty days will be offered Satur-
day for s cents a copy. shepard's, ~
Elm street.
Auction sale u desirable household
goods in front Of Demos blacksmith
shop, Depot square, Saturday and Mon
day at $3.50 and p m. Better be
around and buy something valuable at
a bargain.
Members and friends Of the Congreca-
tional church who have flowers ana
plants which they are willing to loan
for the Easter services tomorrow kindly
bring or send them to the church Sunday
morning.
The Easter sale and fish dinner held
at the vestrv Of the Universalist church
yesterday afternoon and last evening
under the auspices Of the Ladies' Union
was an entire success, Both parts Of the
entertainment were wen patr0nized, over
loo people enjoying the dinner and most
Of the articles offered for sale were sold
and some duplicate orders were received.
The vestry was prettily decorated and the
booth Were also tastefuily trimmed The
candy booth was in charge of Misses
Blanche Bradford aud Nellie Blanchard;
the apron booth, Mrs. Agnes Bradford
and Mrs Aurora Robinson; food booth,
Mrs John Wallace and Mrs. Eta Leon
ard The dinner Was in charge Of Mrs.
G. x, Kinney. The menu included the
following: baked shad. mashed potatoes,
Jelly, pickles, egg salad. orange float,
whipped cream cake. coffee and Tea. AT
tbs conclusion OF the dinner a musical
and literary program was given. The
numbers were piano solo b. Mrs. John
Eastman. vocal solo by Mrs. G. r.
Scott, piano duet BY Misses Grace Dillon
and Mary Wells, and reading By hrs.
Stella AveriII.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

dent Taft was almost right in his belief
that Washington was not in the Ameri-
can league, for Washington has been
hanging on to the last place in the
standing by merely a shred, threatening
TO drop of into complete oblivion At any
time. Presidents as rule are too busy
to follow base BAH or too occupied with
other diversions. Roosevelt was never
toe busy for sports, but be didn't take
to base ball as readily as to tennis.
President Taft is said to be fairly en-
thusiastic over the national game, which
assures him Of quite a sizeable support
in the great family Of base ball fans
II he ever comes up for reelection.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
EHROCERSs G

The big store with little prices.
174 North Main st., Barre, Vt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

One Of the distinctions OF the late
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, former secretary
Of the interior, was his claim to direct
descent from the famous Vermonter
whose name he bore. And he seems to
have possessed much Of the fighting
qualities Of his illustrious forbear, as
his relentless prosecution Of the LAID
fraud cases during his tenure Of Office
indicated. he was working in the name
Of right and the nation, while the Yer
nocnter declared himself at the gate Of
Tioonderoga as demanding the surrender
of the fortress in the name Of the great
JehCM and the Continental Congress;
thus were Offices similar, too.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
MONTPELIER


Lewis G. Hammitt and Miss Alice
Stoidard, both Of East Montpelier, were
married Thursday evening az North
Montpelier BY the Rev. ,. III Wilson.
They went at once 10 Mr.. Hammetts
home.
During the month Of March, ". z.
Poole, licensed druggist IN Montpelier.
reported 109 sales u Intoxicating liquor
on prescription and y. A. Drown. q H.
eepsed druggist Of Barre, filled Is pre-
scriptions.
Bethany church has appointed com
mittee composed Of the Rev, r. s Fiske,
w s. Smith and Or. " A. Cotton 10
make arrangements for the installation
81 the Rev Stanley r. Bloomfield a.
pastor Tuesday and Wednesday. Jne
and 3 The Rev. T. =. Reed 81 Hyde
Park, Mass. Mfr Biooufeld's predeces.
sor, win deliver the installation SER
mon.
Before Referee 1. G. Moody o. Water
bury yesterday in The office Of John Fl
Senter an adjourned hearing was given
Of The case of Nay vs. the s. NJ Cam,
eron estate, in which the right 20 sell
certain milking machines Is involved J.
III senter ef Montpelier and VI a. Bull
lard Of Burlington appeared for the
plaintiff and I. NJ. Harvey for the de-
PENDANT estate.
Several directors Of The Orange Coun-
~ Telephone company met yesterday at
the Montpelier house Tor the purpose Of
organizing the mterconnty Telephone
company Owing to the absence of one
Or two Of the directors the organization
could not be made, as the charter Of
the Orange county company requires
that all the directors OF the company
shall vote on such propositions, The
Orange county company Il intending
soon 10 close is exchange at Roxhury
and Transfer the business to BYookheld
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
BARRE's NEW MUSICAL oRGANIzA-
TION.

TIoN.
AS the result Of The energy and per.
sistence Of few public-spirited citizens
Barre now has a band to which the peo.
pie can refer with paFdonable pride as
"our band" It has been many years
since Barre had its own brass bard and
the community has felt the lack on many
and frequent occasions when music
should take prominent part, and a.
result Barre had to go without or else
arrange its affairs 20 as not to conflict
with other engagements Of the available
bands in this vicinity. Now, however.
we have band and a ereditable one
besides. az the complimentary concert 81
last evening indicated. and It may be
expected to III al the requirements 81
an organization Of this sort. The hear.
~ cooperation Of the citizens and the
support Of the city officially win Be need
ed to lend encouragement 70 the project
and keep the organization intact through
its early periods The Times hopes ard
expects that both these supports will be
accorded the Barre Citizens Band
Last summer the city council appro.
priated $3.50 fer public band concerts in
the city park, and the council viii very
likely heed the wishes Of the public and
appropriate for similar arrangement
the coming season, with the Barre band
engaged to give the concerts instead OF
the Montpelier Military Band as for.
merly, while still further support may
be confidently looked forward to. The
first public appearance Of the new organ
ization was very satisfactory. indeed,
and the quality Of the music was *
cellent. We may rest assured that we
shall be getting our moneys worth, pro-
yided the city appropnstes even as gen.
erousIy as does Montpelier for the sup
port of its band.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

The House Needed the counsel Of Presi-
aent Taft and madc short work Of pass
ing revised tariff bill. The progress
Of the measure is likely to be slower
through the Senate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

II remains to be seen If Elroy Kent
is ever hanged for the crime OF which
he was found guilty in Rutland county
court to-day. Such a course is not prob
able.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

II enthusiastic roofing will do any
good, then the Washington team Of the
American base bali league should end
better than in last place this season,
since President Taft has got his base
hall pass and promises to use it. Presi-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

Repeated defeats Of his pet measures
give Governor Hughes multiple opportun.
ity to demonstrate his own statement
that he Is not a gutter, although the
public knows it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

Attendance At church tomorrow does
not accurately gauge ones religious de-
sirss; but VIC hope this statement viii
not keep any from church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
WILLIAMSBURG.
A HOlstein Cow That Has Made a Rec
ord For Herself.

Mrs. Laura FarDham Il the owner Of
3 Jersey Holstein four year old COW that
has produced during the past ~ months
ending today, St3016 worth Of butter
cream and milk. Who has beetcr
record.
Homer Douglass has moved his family
from Mr.. Brockway's house 70 Barre
City.
Don't forget the millinery openings
today Tomorrow Is Easter and you
need a new hat Of course
Fred Folsom moved yesterday from
Joe brerory's house to the Brockway
house just vacated by Mr.. Douglass.
The recent "c0ld snap" has given en-
eouragement to the sugar makers here.
abouts, and they anticipate an average
season. even il il is little late. The
best report we have heard comes from
Il, q Sanders, who says he has made.
% far, about "a pound to a tree Prices
here are, at present, 10 to rs cents for
sugar and 81 to Si.10 for syrup.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
Lobster Sale
Saturday
City Fish Market

Live or Boiled Lobsters,
Saturday only. zoe ID. These
are nice ones, and will 90
fast. Get one early. Not
too large.
Meat Department
Well have some fine Home
Cured Hams to sell loo lb.,
whole, Friday and Saturday.
They're genuine home ,cure,
and particularly good.
Fresh Lettuce, lOc nd
Parsnips, SC lib
Celery, 20 bh
Spinach, 3Oc PIX
Other meats OF all sorts at
prices low enough to interest
you. Step in or phone us
Telephone 10
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10
SATURDAY, APRIL 10. 1909.

venezuela's ex.president is reported
better. Must have taken some Castro
oil.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-10

Another shipment Of those boys Indian
suits Just received BY the Frank Nc
Whorter Co.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-11-13
WEST BRIDGEWATER
Deferred

Deferred
Among the lucky deer hunter:
were G. E. Pearsons, c. L. Coates,
Warren Lewis, Ed Bridge, Charlie
Robert Bridge, E. J. Doyle, Guy
Welsh.
Mr.. and Mrs, II. H. Spaulding
were surprised recently by "A short
call from Mr.. and Mrs. George
Vaughan of Prosper, Miss Clara
and Edward Montague of Wood
stock.
Mrs. Lucy Pinney returned from
Briggs Sunday.
Mrs. J. N. Madden is in Rutland
this week.
w. r. Spaulding was oyer from
Plymouth Wednesday.
J. E. Willis was in Rutland the
last of the week.
Mrs. G. l.. Coates and b. G. Hill
went to Bethel Tuesday.
Earl Clifford is moving fro m B.
G. Hill's tenement to Sherburne.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-11-13
SHERBURNE.

Jason Warner of Benson visited at
j. S. Warmers last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Taylor of
Plymouth were in town part of last
week.
Ed Currier was in Felchville the
latter part of last week. His mother
returned home with him for an in
definite stay.
Mrs. H. B. Slack of Vergennes and
Mrs. Osborne of Rutland were in this
place last week Thursday, having
work done in the family lot in the
cemetery.
Ed Wilson of Woodstock visited
here part of this week.
Mrs. George Prior and Mrs. F G..
Spaulding were in Rutland last
Saturday.