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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

DOES NOT
WANT JOB

r. e. GoodaIl, president Of the
chamber of commerce, returned to-
day from his trip to New York
city. Mr.. Goodail said that he is
not a candidate for the talked-of
post Of general manager Of the
chamber of commerce which a
number of the influential members
Of that body have recently urged
be established. MIR. GoodaiI was
In doubt as to the wisdom of pay
ing a high salary for doing the
work contemplated to be perform
ed by the general manager, as he
thought there were enough public
spirited men In Spokane who would
lend their services to the city In
this connection without charge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
SEVEN CHILDREN
BURN To DEATH
fBy United Press.)

DUBOIS, Pa, Dec. 2S.-Bodies of
seven children were recovered to-
day from the ruins of the home of
Steve Bronosky, destroyed by fire
last night. The children ranged
from to IL years of age. The fire
started from an overheated kitchen
stove The woodwork was ablaze
before Bronosky noticed it and a
minute later the key of powder. for
gotten in the excitement, exploded
with terrific force. spreading fire
to all parts ofthe house and cutting
off every means of escape from the
upper part Of the place, where the
children lay asleep. Bronosky. his
wife and boarder were badly burn
ed and may die.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
EMPLOYMENT AGENTS
ASKED TO REFUND

turn 1880 fee and fare to a man
sent as cook to a hotel on the
outside. Williams had been given
notice that the renewal of his IL
cense is dependant upon the resti-
tuition Of the money. The mayor
will probably recommend that a
new license be refused in the case
of Williams.
The Scandinavian American EN-.
ployment office was today asked
to refund to four men a total of
SAL so railroad fare and fees paid
for four jobs that did not material
ize. The fee was 81 in each case,
and the fare $40.
New legislation by the city coun-
Gil will probably be asked to bet
ter solve the employment agency
matter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
- r--r=sr~az1cs
BROTHER-IN-LAW
TIES TIE KNOT

AUBURN, N. Y, Dec. 2S.-Presi-
dent Charles f. Thwing of Western
Reserve university today officiated
at the marriage of his brother-in-
law, David Montgomery Dunning
jr., to Ruth Haywood Bartlett,
daughter of Floyd J. Bartlett, prin-
cipal Of Auburn high school. The
ceremony was attended by society
folk from New York, Cleveland,
Warsaw and elsewhere.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

Employment agencies that have
not been making good with men
sent out on jobs are getting it in
the neck today at the mayors
office. All employment agency Ii
censes expire the first of the year,
and In each case where a demand
is made that the fees and railroad
far paid by the men be refunded,
Mayor Pratt accompanies the note
with statement that IL the re-
fund is not granted he viii refuse
to recommend the renewal of the
license of the agent,
On request of this kind the
Great Northern labor agency today
paid back So apiece to q men, or
$54.
A. p Williams of the Western
employment office refused to re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

financial rule her father ever set
for employees, and like a rock of
Gibraltar, with her millions behind
her, she stands as leader of the
striking girls.
The 200 shirt waist manufacture
ers are astounded. Some of them
are millionaires, but what's a mil
lion to Anna Morgan's share of the
Morgan fortune?
When the girls called the strike,
three weeks ago, there was little
money In their union Golfers. But
they declared they would strike to
the starving point, and some of
them were almost at that point
when the strike first began.
went down to the strike headquar-
tiers to talk with the girls. One chat
was enough. She hired the great
HippodrOme for them for a. mass
meeting, She organized giant
parade.
Fight" she told the girls.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
WILL TREAT
zELAYA FINE.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 2S.-The
Mexican government officials are
preparing a cordial reception for
former President Zelaya OF Mica
ragua, who Is expected to arrive to-
morrow from Nicaragua. According
to Minister Castro of Nicaragua,
President Diaz of Mexico will attend
the receptions planned in Zelaya's
honor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
(By United Press.)

MEMPHIS, Dec. 2S-Armed dep
uty sheriffs with bloodhounds to-
day are trailing James Franklin
Roach. 23, who shot and severely
wounded his mother and eluded six
officers who surrounded the
Roach cabin and made his escape.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

NEW YORK, Dec. 28.-There
were curses for j. Pierpont Morgan
among the steel strikers.
But it's three cheers for Anna
Morgan, his daughter, with the 49,.
900 girls in New York shirtwaist
factories, who are striking for
higher wages and better sanitary
conditions.
Anna Morgan is breaking every
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Federation
LEADER ON
THE WAY
WANTS PRESIDENT TO
HELP SETTLE THE
SWITCHMEN'S
STRIKE l.
(By United Press.)

q MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. Z
q 2S.-President Perham of the =
. railway department of the =
= American Federation of Labor =
= is enroute to Washington in an .
= effort to secure federal air in .
. the settlement of the switch =
q mems strike,> which has been =
q demoralizing the freight traf- =
. fic of the northwest for sew =
q eral weeks. 1t Is stated Per- .
. ham will make personal APP =
. peal to President Taft in an =
q endeavor to interest the presi- =
Q dent in the matter. He will .
= also lay the claims of the =
. strikers before the interstate .
q commerce commission. =
q q = = = . = = . q . y = . = =
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
FOUR DIE
IN MINE
(By United Press)

cENTRAllA, H., Dec. 2e.-Four
miners were instantly killed In .
coal mine here today In an explo-
sion partially wreckins the inter-
lor of the mine and endansering
the lives of scores Of miners who
were working In the gallery. The
bodies Of the men were taken from
the gallery soon after the accident.
They were badly crushed by fall
ing coal and timbers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
PLAYED ..NEARER MY GOD TO
THEE" THEN SON SHOT MOTHER

According to the authorities. Mrs.
Roach upbraided her SON for tho
theft of revolver To complete
her reproof she placed the record.
Nearer My God to Thee" on
photograph and set the machinery
in motion. Roach Is alleged to have
drawn the revolver and fired point
blank at his mother. She will live.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
WHAT is A KISS?
Here's Chance to Win Prize IF You
Really Know.

It's a message of love that's sent
from above
A kiss from the souls a soul kiss
Gladys Montgomery
A kiss: Sometimes called the
germ of alinony; though not plural
is not very singular 1t scarcely
ever fits, being usually too short
but rarely too long Though not
listed as postage it often comes by
male. 1t has long been used to
seal contracts. Though of no use
whatever to one, it is often absu
lutte bliss to two. 1t Is what a small
boys gets for nothing, a young man
has to steal and an old man has tc
buy. TO married woman 1t Is
Faith, to a young girl Hope, and tC
an old maid Charity. G. Stewart.
l believe a kiss to be the gate
way to heaven and the back door
to hell. G. l.. Hunt.
A kiss is blessing from the
heart. George b. /.
A salute with the lips showing
affection one for another, most
usually the opposite sex. w. Nj. A
A CONNECTION made by Cupid OF
two human hearts. Just the thine
that made Spokane famous. ]
Christensen.
A Real soul kiss Is a demonstra
ton OF the heartfelt affections oil
the person giving It, If properly
given and in the right quantity anC
in good faith will prove to make tive
souls happy and two hearts to beai
Continued on Page Three.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

HENRI LANE WlL0ON.
From the country of King Leo
pold to the country of President
Diaz is the step taken by Henry
Lane Wilson, ambassador to Mex
leo, whose appointment by Presi-
dent Taft has just been confirmed.
He has been minister to Belgium
since March 6, 1905. His post in
the city of Mexico will be fraught
with great delicacy for the next
few months, owing to the troubles
in Nicaragua, in which Mexico
and this country are interested.
Also, the press of MeXiXco has
been stirred to white heat against
the United States on account of at
tacks on the government made by
John Kenneth Turner in the Amer
lean Magazine.
Mr.. Wilson's home in this coun-
try is Spokane and he Is well
known here. He is relative of
Mr.. Wilson. owner of the Seattle
Observation-Disclosures.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

This Is the final day of the kiss
contest. The prizes for the four
best definitions of a kiss will be
awarded tomorrow, and the names
Of the winners announced. The
first prize will be 10, the second
prize an entire box at any perform
ance of "The Soul Kiss" at the
Auditorium for four nights, begin
ming tomorrow, the third prize IS
and the fourth prize two orchestra
seats to 1.-THE Soul KISS"
Several hundred answers have
been received, and II Is impossible
to print them all, but they will all
be considered In making the
awards.
All sorts OF definitions Of a kiss
have been received, and the con.
test has certainly been interesting.
Here Is another bunch Of answers,
and a final instaIiment of them
will be printed tomorrow:
A kiss Is peculiar form of cleo
tricity which has been adopted
upon mankind by nature.
A celestial gift created by heaven
in order to sweeten the bitterness
OF humanity. Gean Masie.
Something made Of nothing, but
we all know it's good. Ills York
avenue.
A kiss Is a way OF expressing the
affections of love or friendship.
Olive Hand.
A kiss is message that comes
from the soul
That words can't describe nor pas
sions control;
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
TAFT TO HELP STRIKE CONDITIONS
WHILE STEEL MAKERS CURSE MORGAN
GIRLS BLESS HIS PRETTY DA LIGHTER
She's Going to Make Suffragets of Every Blessed One
of the Striking Girls.

The police had been maltreating
One day Mrs. o. H. P. Belmont,
in the name of woman's suffrage,
the strikers and they had been en-
during it in silence. But the girls
were emboidened by Mrs. Belmont's
support, and one day 10000 of them
marched to the city hall to COM
plain to Mayor Mcclellan in the
name of womanhood.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
CREW IN TERRIBLE
CONDITION
(By United Press.)

HOQUIAM, Wash, Dec. 2S.-
Late yesterday afternoon the
schooner Minnie Main, ~ days
from China en- route to Bellingham,
was towed into this port with the
crew in terrible condition on &C.
count of lack of food. The ship
encountered terrible storms. Cap
tain Oleson is In dying condition
because of heart trouble.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

NEW YORK.-Charles Adams,
arrested in connection with alleged
mining swindles by which English
families are said to have lost
s250,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

the services of the Northern Pa
cific.
There was no discussion today
as to the proposed position of gen.
eral manager of the chamber of
commerce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

A kiss Is way Of expressing the
affections of love or friendship.
Olive Hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
Colonel Morrison Is Dead.

Colonel William r. Morrison, sol
der in two wars, one of the most
brainy statesmen of his time and
known as the grand old man of Illi-
nois. is dead at his home at Waterloo.
Only recently he celebrated his S5th
birthday. Firmness of conviction
and honesty of purpose were the
guiding stars of his public life. Strict
adherence to these virtues caused
him to turn away from seat in the
United States senate re was a per
sonal friend of Lincoln and like him
honest and fearless. He was one of
the early advocates of tariff reform
and had been frequently mentioned
FOR the presidency.
Colonel Morrison was for nine
terms a member of congress from IL
linois and for 10 years a member
of the Interstate commerce commits
sion. He served in the Mexican war
as a private and in the civil war was
colonel of the 49th Illinois. In con-
gress he was chairman of the ways
and means committee from 1875 TIC
1877 and from 1883 to 1887. In
1856 he was a candidate for United
States senator against John A. Logan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
THE SQUARE DEAL.

Springfield Register: The victory ii
Judge Cooke is not in the nature of a
defeat for Judge Mcclure, neither IS
it a political triumph nor a partisan
defeat, though the democrats OF the
district naturally feel some pride in
having elected democrat in a district
normally republican.
This, however, was not the con-
trolling factor in the contest. 1t was
generally recognized that George 4.
Cooke was qualified for the supreme
bench. He was nominated as a demo-
crat to succeed the late Judge Scott,
who was also a democrat. The princi-
pal argument made by the friends Of
Mr.. Cooke aside from his qualifica-
lions for the judicial honor. was the
obvious fact that the supreme court
should not be entirely republican. The
death of Judge Scott left Judge Farmer
The only democratic member of the
court Mr.. Cooke having been elected.
there are now two democrats and five
republicans, and surely if politics
should be considered, that would not
be estimated an unfair proportion.
Judge Mcclure was greatly handi-
capped by the very nature of his noun
ination. He OF course was fairly and
|honorably chosen as the nominee. but
preceding that event there was. $
tritling with the nomination and an in
diligence in political jockeying quite
unbecoming a contest involving so
acred a trust as the supreme bench
| of the state of Illinois. That political
lockeying which resulted in the NOM
NATION of a candidate who didn :
know he was candidate for the nom
NATION. and who declined to accept.
! NATURALLY caused apathy or opposition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30

middle arct woman.
You must Hook after Miss Derring
Ton. Jules" cautioned Phillips as lie
was taking leave OF Them all few
moments later. Fer aunt has tie
stateroom habit. she tells me-"
Jules scarcely heard him. He WAS
looking into the wonderful eyes of the
Young girl. An hour later Mrs. Mar
Shall had fulfilled the prophecy re
garding the stateroom and Jules had
joined SalomP on deck.
.You don't seem Il stranger TO me. y
she said. Il have come to know you
through your books
There followed long and animated
discussion of books and authors until
dinner time.
she is darling" Jules told him
self as he lay in his berth listening to
the Rhythmic measures of the engines
that night.
= The voyage passed in succession
of days of sparkling sunshine. Mrs.
Marshall remained perfOrce in soli-
tarv confinement. and Jules was con-
Stantly with Salome. who grew fairly
radiant with happiness. He came to
have an odd feeling at times. as if in
some pre-eXiStence she had belonged
to him. Then his new fancy would
he succeeded by the mystic charm Of
the other.
Early in the morning Of the last day
of their voyage he came out on the
afterdeck Salome was already there.
AS she turned TO him he saw a shad
oW of sadness in her eyes
This is our last day" she said in a
low tone.
Yes. and 1 am sorry" he replied
simply.
Il wish you were coming with us
to the north of England"
He did not reply ut once.
ut can't be-" he argued to his trou
bled self. lit is only the first flutler
ing fancy of Il young girl-the fancy
for an older man and one who writes
/ shall not see her after we land. Still
in a young. romantic girls heart af
feetion sometimes flourishes in alb
Sence. / should tell her | will"
=. S;llome"-the name slipped out un
consciously-"I should have told you
before.@but4 disliked to talk about my
personalities. am married"
He then briefly related the circum
stances of his marriage.
Before the ceremony" he concIud
ed. Il had considered only my part in
the affair. | was narrow enough to
think that because she had been de.
MED certain advantages Il little money
would recompense. 1t may have been
great need for herself and others that
forced her 10 this step. At any rate,
| should have talked the matter over
with her. am going TO return to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
GEORGE w. McCASKRIN.
Nioht on Bald Mountain.

On lonely night Alex. Benton of
Fort Edward, N Y, climbed Bald
Mountain to the home of a neighbor,
tortured by asthma, bent on curing
him with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
that had cured himself of asthma.
This wonderful medicine soon re-
lieved and quickly cured his neigh
Dor. Later it cured his sons wife
of a severe lung trouble. Millions
believe it's the greatest throat and
lung cure on earth. Coughs, colds.
Group, hemorrhages and sore lungs
are surely cured by it. Best for hay
fever, grip and whooping cough. soc
and $1.OO. Trial bottle free. Guar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
New York if she wishes and nave the

New York If she wishes and have the
marriage annulled.'
He glanced at her for the first time
during the recital. His heart leaped
to life. In her eyes was an exquisite
softness. 4 slight moisture dimmed her
lashes. She held out her hand
Thank you for telling me- And now
/ must tell you something. /, too, am
married"
You; salome. impossible: You, so
young"
81 was married the night before we
sailed in Mr.. Coyle's library"
"Salome. the woman | married was
tall-vcry tail"
Il stood on IA stool"
"Her name was Mary"
my first name is Mary. never use
it except 10 sign"
He gathered her close to his arms
as one who claims his own.
"Salome. only the recollection OF my
wife was between us. VIII you be
my wife-my real wife,"
There was a revealing answer of Joy
in the face appraised 10 his.
"Tcll me-" he commanded. chow Il
came about"
My aunt engaged Mr.. COyle to man
age our estate. He learned how inter
ested was in your books. and he
talked much of you and the will. He
proposed his marriage and planned
the voyage. He said we could find out
If we cared
81 can't imagine Coyle's being fran
tic" he laughed.
at wasn't romance. He would not
have proposed il IT,
"Ir:"
ooh. Jules. ! can neither read nor
write. / have been blind since was
four years old until three months ago.
Aunt read your books to me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
AN ORDINANCE

An Ordinance Relating to the Licens-
ing of Circuses.
Be 1t Ordained by the City Council
of the City of Rock Island, Ill:
Section l. That it shall be unlawful
for any person, or persons, firm or cor
poration, to conduct or manage a cir
Gus parade upon the streets or avenues
of the city of Rock Island without first
filing with the city clerk a bond in
the sum of one thousand 81 ,000) dol
lars. for the protection of the city
against any damage which might oc
cur TO the city through the negligence
of the owners of the circuses. or their
employees of said show or circus, in
the injuring of sidewalks, pavement,
curbing or other public property.
Sec. 2 Any person managing, con-
Quoting or participating in such par
ade without a bond first having been
given therefor. shall be subject to
fine of not less than $50 nor more than
5000
GEORGE w. McCASKRIN,
Mayor.
Passed Sept. 20, 1909
Approved Sept %, 1909.
Attest: NJ T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30

and night after night the entire even
ing is radiant with lunar luminosity
The time was when the Industrious
farmer believed that Providence had
so ordained the universe that the moon
continued to rise early many nights Ii
the fall i'll order to enable him TO take
advantage of its light to gather in the
seasons crops. The sunshine of the
day was followed closely by the moon
light OF the night SO the farmer;
labors needed never to cease. And 50
it received the name of the harvest
moon. 1t was provided so that tho
harvests might be gathered with the
greatest expedition In these days Of
labor saving devices and rapid harvest
ing the harvest moon occupies a more
conspicuous place in the realms of ro-
nance than in the world of labor
But the moon shines on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
Are They Siamese Twins

The Public: President Taft says
he stands with the men who stand
with him. Specifically he meant Con-
gresham Tawney. the only Minnesota
congressman who lined up with Can
non, Aldrich and the Big Business at
the recent session of congress. So Mr.
Tawncy stood not only with Big Bust
ness, but also with Mr.. Taft, which is
Mr.. Tafts reason for standing with
reason for standing with Senator Aid
rich? Was il President Taft as we'll
as Big Business that Senator Aldrich
stood with when he forced through his
upward revision Of the tariff? 1t would
seem so. For isn't President Taft act
ing as advance agent for Senator Aid
rich's forthcoming swing around the
circle in the interest of Wal street
buccaneers? Isn't he giving Senator
Aldrich a certificate of good character
as a patriot? Aren't they swinging
around the circle together. as it were
two minds turned on Big Business
thoughts, two hopes that yearn as
one? In this union there is danger
for President Taft. a Siamese twin
ship is an uncomfortable connection at
best; and when one of the twins is.
diseased. danger is added to discom-
fort. If Mr. Taft unifies the circula-
tion of Senator Aldrich's political
blood with his own. an amputation may
be necessary TO save him, and even
that may fail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
CORN'S CONDITION
PUT AT 80 PER CENT
Other Crops in Rock Island County
Average High, According to
Monthly Report.

Crop Correspondent Thomas Camp
bell in his report 10 the department Of
agriculture at Washington today Civ s
the condition of corn III this county at
So per cent, that of Irish potatoes at
so per cent, the average yield of oats
SIS bushels per acre and the quality
100 per cent In vegetables he eSri-
mates the production of tomatoes 1t
so. cabbages at 50. onions at so and
dry beans at Sc. Grapes are given in
at 80 per cent. Average farm prices
are quoted as follows: Corn. 63 cents;
wheat, 80 cents; oats. SO cents: barley
80 cents; rye, 90 cents; potatoes, 30
cents; hay, $3.50 per ton; butter, IS
cents per pound; eggs. 25 cents per
dozen. and chickens. 1212 cents per
pound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-30
Holiday Task.

Finding the north pole is like sliding
off an iceberg. IL the glacial forTna-
ton is in the right place. you strap OH
snOwshoes. start going and tumble
right into the spot without further
ceremony.
10 show how easy it is. two men
discovered it about the same time with
out eating single boot top 10 cheer
them Oh their way.
We have been looking at this job OF
hunting the pole as a hard one. be-
cause while we went about it the right
way we didn't go far enough. 1t takes
neither skill nor practice. Any one
who will start north and Keep going
must stumble on il.