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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
MAXIMUM pullman DIVIDEND:
minimum PULLMAN SERVICE

lor chair car in the day time, but Is
converted into sleeper at night by
partitions which rise from the floor
and convert each section into a pri-
vate compartment. The bed rises
from a space beneath the surface of
the floor. 1t is a bed in which a
person may sit up and the room has
space to hang clothing. There are
toilet appliances and good ventila-
ton; but the chief advantage is the
complete privacy which is desirable
for all.
The reason cars of this sort are
not supplied to the American trav-
cling public is the one l have
stated. If such car, or train
supplied with cars of that type,
were put on the Pennsylvania road
between Chicago and the east,
there would be an immediate de-
mand by the Baltimore & Ohio road
for similar equipment, and soon the
new type of car would be in opera
ton on all the principal lines in the
country.
There is one place in the United
States where the results of compe-
tition in Pullman equipment still
may be seen. A number Of years
ago the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul railroad fell out with the Pull
man company, and started to build
its own cars. 1t did not attempt
any radical departure from the
standard type, but made few
trifling improvements. 1t added
four inches to the height of the
lower berth SO as to make it pos
sible for passenger to sit erect in
the berth. 1t added electric lights
and some minor facilities. 1t also
built its dining cars and improved
that service. What was the conse-
quence? All the competing lines
made demands on the Pullman com
pany for cars up to the standard OF
the Milwaukee's cars. And the
Pullman company had to respond
The result is that every travelling
man can tell you that the best meal
and the best sleeping service in the
country today is between Chicago
and the Twin Cities.
"That was the result of what sur-
vived of the principle of competi-
ton.
con the whole, however the Pull
man company has no competition.
And up to date it has had no regu-
lation. Years ago the interstate
commerce commission made the
mistake of ruling that the Pullman
company was not common car
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

1t is well to hold hard" when
writing letters. Written words
have double weight.
The University of Pennsylvania
student who traine da monkey to
act as his valet has proved that
higher education IS not in vain.
The number of newspapers in
the United States in 1908 was
1854 dailies and 1902 weeklies.
The real with has little to say,
but makes that little tell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
THAT'S THE SLEEPING CAR
SITUATION TODAY-PARTLY
BE AUSE GOVERNMENT
CAN'T GIVE ORDERS TO THE
. PULLMAN COMPANY.
1Y gibson GARDNER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 22.-
The probe inserted by the inter-
state commerce commission into
the affairs of the Pullman company
has brought out several things.
Among them is the answer to the
question: Why is the Pullman
sleeping car of today no better in
type than when it was invented,
nearly 40 yeasr ago?
AS result of evidence taken in
the Lotus case, supplemented by
some independent inquiries, the
commission finds the answer to
that question to be:
The system which has grown up
under the auspices of the Pullman
company not only does not encour-
age betterments in equipment, but
it actually results in penalizing any
advance or changes in the way of
improving the service.
Enlarging on this conclusion,
member of the commission said:
1T must not be supposed that the
so-called standard sleeping car rep
resents the maximum of invention
in this line. Quite to the contrary is
the case. New types have been in
vented and even built. and much
finer and more convenient cars
could be put in operation any day
if the Pullman company so decreed.
But the Pullman company opposes
any change, for the reason that to
change the type would tend to rem
der obsolete the cars which now
furnish dividends. The company
would have to put more money into
cars and less into the pockets of its
stockholders. That is the answer.
Add only the fact that the company
is not obliged by law to furnish bet
ter equipment, and you have an ex-
cellent example of what happens
when the public is served by a COM
plete monopoly entirely unregu-
lated.
1T may surprise some people to
learn that sleeping cars have been
built in the United States and sold
to railroads in Canada and other
countries which are as much better
than the standard Pullman car as
the latter is better than the ordi-
nary day coach. There is one type
which has the appearance of a par
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

Carl Brickert sat huddled on a
cold park bench near the edge OF
the lake. He was down and out.
His thin, pale face, blue lips and
wild, brilliant eyes, his frayed
clothes and .tattered shoes, voiced
aloud to anyone who gazed upon
him his pitiable condition The
frosty lap of the waves on the
beach beckoned him insidiously.
One plunge and the struggle, the
heart breaking attempt to keep
body and soul together, would all
be over.
He glanced around cautiously
through the increasing darkness
Save for another man, apparently
in about as bad shape as himself,
some distance from him, there was
noone about. Brickert rose from
his seat, his bones aching with the
cold and hunger; and approached
the lake. AS he neared the water
he gave another glance at the other
man and was surprised to see that
he was hurrying toward him. Fear
full that his attempt upon his own
life might be frustrated, Brickert
tore toward the lake. He raced
out upon a little pier which extend
ed into the lake with the intention
of plunging into deep wdter. When
almost at the end of the pier he
heard the pursuing man call to him
and he involuntarily stopped.
Hey" came the voice, harsh and
rather weak. Don't do that"
Brickert turned angrily on the
newcomer and saw a man, almost
as emaciated and forlorn looking as
himself.
who are your" Brickert cried,
and started to plunge over.
The other man caught him
Brickert struggled violently. He
was somewhat bigger than the man
but did not fight with the despera-
ton the other displayed. There
was something frantic in the way
he heaved and fought. Weak he I'M
doubtedly was, cold and probably
nearly starved, but still frenzy I'M
parted a strength to his muscles
which finally forced Brickert to the
floor of the pier. Then, while the
man sat ON Brickert's chest. the
two had a brief breathing spell.
"What-what do you want?'
Brickert gasped. Il haven't got
anything haven't done anything.
What do you want? Who are you
Never mind who / am" gasped
the other. Il know what you want
to do-you want to kill yourself
and I'm not going to let you do it,"
he cried, with a set face and deep
purpose mirrored in his eyes.
why not?" questioned Brickert.
Whats it to you whether or not
| kill myself?"
Never mind" repeated the
other. q"
His words were cut short, for
with a sudden, unexpected move
ment Brickert threw the man off
and dashed for the edge of the
pier. Again the other man caught
him and for a while they fought
desperately In the darkness. Their
weakened constitutions, however.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

At this price we will sell any pair
of pants in the store that should sell
in the regular way at $3.50 to $3.50,
now ..$2.75
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

Rafting ancestral bones is a
poor way of getting a living.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

Complete assortment Of patterns,
all good cloths, good colors; the
pants that sell regularly at $500 to
$500, now for. 1878
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

l can still scrap. l may be down
and out, but I'm going to struggle
to the end"
slip it there, old fellow" said
the other. Il was in the same
boat when l saw you about to kill
yourself. was going to do the
same thing. l thought Id have one
good fight before l followed you
and now, like you, I'm going to
keep on scrapping to the end,
The couple struggled to their
feet and arm in arm they ssagger-
ed weakly through the park toward
a big electric light which an
nounced an ugly brick building as
a Salvation Army Citadel"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
MOSTANYIHINE>

Imagine "Chauncey de Peach
leading the fight against Roose-
velt--then draw a mental picture
of bell wether leading the flock.
Legislatures in Missouri, Texas
and Iowa are framing a bachelors
tax, and the old maids are smiling.
Most men will be glad to pay a
tax rather than try the alterna-
tive.
Egotism and Flattery walk sim
peringly arm in arm, while Wis
dom chuckles.
Have you challenged Jack John
son today?
Curse yuh, Jack Dalton, yuh
give muh the poipers. "-Melo-
drama a la United States Senate.
Rafting ancestral bones is a
poor way of getting a living.
What chance has an honest au-
thor to stage play when comic
supplement artists are crowding
them out of business.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
DOWN AND QUIT

were soon tired by the struggle,
and finally they desisted and sat
side by side on the pier. Then
Brickert spoke up.
you needn't try to stop me any
longer" he said. This fight
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
A PRACTICAL VIEW.

Uncle-Huh! you get your mon
ey easy-$10O for a two-hour con-
cert. ar :
Pianist Nephew-Ah. but I get
nothing for practicing. n, VI
Uncle-By George, you missed 1t
by not being doctor. al al
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

All the talk to the contrary, soul
cannot be carried in napkin, yet
scores of people attempt 1t every
day at dinner.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

According to White House Opin'
ion, the descendants of Ananias are
all that the word descendant i'm
plies.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27
CENSUS SUPERVISORS
Approved by President Taft TO
Take Tennessee Census.

The supervisors for census next
year are as follows:
First district-Sam Thompson.
Second district Alfred +. Ages.
Third district-John FL. Early.
Fourth distrlct-R. @. Lillard.
Fifth district John b. Strong.
Sixth district Harry A. Luck.
Seventh district-M Richardson
Eighth districts. E. Murray.
Ninth district-V. A. Riggs.
Tenth district. w. Farley.
All are Republicans, and eight
of them, it is said, belong to the
faction, and two-in the
First and Second districts-to the
Brownlow faction.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27

[ have served as Judge ofthiscir-
cult for nearly three years, and at
the conclusion of the presentunex-
pired time will have served in all
three years and eight months. 1t
is we'll known that I was appointed,
and afterwards elected, to fill out
the unexpired term of Judge r. E.
Maiden, and at its conclusion my
occupancy of the Office will have
been four months of one-half of
full term. A full term is eight
years.
A Democratic primary has been
called for October 16 to nominate
Democratic candidates for Judge
and Attorney General of this cir
cult, to be elected in August, 1910.
During this brief time on the bench
many delicate and difficult ques-
tions have arisen determination.
Having left lucrative practice, I
have been in the position for less
than half term, but sufficiently
long for whatever law practice |
had to have gone entirely into
other hands. None but those who
have clearly observed recent events
can realize in full the burdens
which have been borne by the judi
cial officials of this circuit during
thetemporary reign of terror. Un-
der the high call of duty, as her
voice was interpreted by me, [ trust
that my action bore some humble
part, together with others, in rear
ng the banner of the law again,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27
EDWARD l.. WICK.


Edward i. Wick has entered the
race for Register of Benton Coun-
ty, subject to the action of the
Democratic party. He is a worthy
young man, and is favorably known
to large number of admiring
friends throughout the county.
lie is asking for the Democratic
nomination for Register, and it
goes without saying that he will
discharge the duties of this office
In creditable and most efficient
manner. He is amply qualified to
make an official that would reflect
credit on the party. The Demo
crat that votes for Edward t. Wick
III the party primary can rest as
sured that his vote is cast for a
moral, upright young man.
Mr.. Wick solicits the vote and
influence of every Democrat in
Benton County and if he is chosen
the standard bearer, the party will
have loyal, deserving Democrat
80 lead it to victory.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27
LUTERTON.

Another hot wave is predicted
by the weather clerk.
DR.. L. r. Luter is reported on
the sick list this week.
Bert Garner visited homefolks
Saturday, and reports good prog
ress in his school.
While at church Friday Uncle
Elisha Waters was taken i'll and
carried home. At this writing he
is probably better.
Ernest Davidson was called from
Crooked Greek to see his grand
mother, Mrs. Catherine Holland,
who is seriously i'll.
The rough material for the new
church on Sulphur Greek is on the
ground, and |. N. Hill will soon
begin work on the building.
The roads are deep with dust,
fodder is drying up, watermelons
have made their escape, and fat
pigs have been dying this week.
We liked your bamboula, but
OH you county fairl And SO they
are trying to define bamboula as
"buuch of noise" Well, let's
have q definition of county fair.
There will be Farmers Union
picnic and speaking at Big Sandy
Bridge Saturday, September 4.
Come, bring basket of dinner,
enjoy the speaking and have q
good time.
Next Thursday is the day to be-
gin hauling timber to the mill to
cut lumber for the new church to
be built here. Better churches
and better school houses is sign
of progress.
If you want an honest, fearless
paper, take the "Old Reliable" :"
and then another--the Nashville
Tennessean. Take these two pa
pers for news and for their advo-
cacy of political reform and civic
,,.xl,+aancnacc
Rev. A. E. Wilson, with the as
sistance of Rev. John James and
Rev. Z. Il. Saunders, has closed a
great revival meeting at this place.
There were twenty-three CONVEX
sions and forty-two additions to
the church. Praise God from
whom all blessings flow.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27
BARGAINS , BARGAINS /,

Roll Calico, $l25.
Remnant Brown Domestic, DC.
O'Bryan Overalls, sl.OO.
Mems soft Plow Shoes, reduced
70 $l.50 per pair.
Shirts, from 39 cents to 81 %.
Big line Gipsy Hosiery cheap.
Swami Hats, 50 90.
Lot of nice Fur Hats, 80 cents.
Mems nice Straw Hats, $l00.
Boys Summer Knee Pants, 25c.
All Calicoes now 5 cents a yard.
A. V. BowLEs & Co.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27
JUDGE JOSEPH {. JONES ANNOUNCES FOR JUDGE


and causing helpless women and
childrcp to shelter safely under its
fold. "
Mistakes have doubtless been
made, and "what mortal has not
made them ?" Thousands of de-
eisions and rulings have been made
by the trial Judge since ! have
presided over the court, and it
would be marvellous if all of them
were free from error. / will be
busy attending to and administer
ing the rights of the people all the
time between now and the primary
election, and cannot possibly meet
you and request your support in
person. However, ] hereby earn
estly solicit your urinfuence and vote
in the primary election for Circuit
uOSC. Ii HUI lHdbcu duNl eIeCUtOt :
| am sure my past experience will
better enable me to know the law
and administer it more perfectly.
The world is full of critics. May
| not be pardoned for requesting
my friends to make answer to those
who wrongfully criticise me in my
absence and while attending to the
business of the people. TO me,
duty is the sweetest word in the
English language. | may not al
ways interpret it correctly, but as
God gives me to see it, it shall be
performed in all official transac-
tions and decisions without fear or
favor.
JOSEPH e. JONES.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27

Sidney E. Murray of Hunting
don is named for supervisor of this
district. He will supervise the
taking of the census in the Eighth
Congressional District next year,
and will have the appointment of
two or three hundred enumerators.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27

Rev. w. +. Acuff announced at
the Sunday service at the M. e.
Church, South, that he would be-
gin his protracted meeting on the
third Sunday in September.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27

Alderman Jack Holland has the
foundation ready for dwelling in
the Maiden addition.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-08-27

Miss Frances Garrish of Holla-
day was taken to the hospital at
Bolivar Saturday by Sheriff Kit
Woods and Jesse Johnson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-02
MARRIED..

Yesterday morning, Nov. LIST, at the
home of the BRIDES mother, Mrs.
Louise M. Barrett. occurred the mar
riage of Miss Kathrine l.. Toole to
John Bows, of Grand Forks, N. d.
Rev. Wellington McVettie, of DEBORAH
was the officiating clergyman. The
ceremony was witnessed by only few
relatives. Those present from dis
lance were Mrs. Hopkins and daugh-
ter Laura of Watertown, S. D., Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Whitman of Grand
Forks, N. d., and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Toole of Spokane, Wash.
The groom is young business man
of Grand Forks, who stands high in
the esteem of the people of his home
city. The bride is one of Cresco's best
and most highly respected young
ladies', most of her life having been
spent in Cresco. Since her graduation
from the public school she has taught
for several years, four of which were
in the schools of Grand Forks, where
she has wide circle of friends to vel
come her. The happy couple left this
morning for Grand Forks, where they
will be at home after Nov. 18th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-02
TESTED AND PROVEN
There is Heap of SoIace in Being
Able to Depend Upon Well
Earned Reputation.

T. months Cresco readers have
seen til constant expires ion of prai, 9
for Doan's Kidney Pill, and r., |
about the good work they have don
in his locality. Not anothe, medy
ever pre- duced such coGviIc 'ng proc
of merit.
A, p. Mcsher. Market Street,
Cresco, Iowa. says; ..Fur number Of
years | suffered from kidney ard bad
der complaint. There was too fire.
quent action OF the kidney secrelions,
especially after | had retired or when
caught cold. l also bad a
deal Of pain through my loins, and my
back was so lame and sore that could
not stoop or straighten. None of the
remedies helped ma until ! procured
Doan's Kidney Pills from the Fergen
Drug Co. II a short time they regu-
lated the passages of the kidney Sc
ere tions and stopped the burning SEN
every way" (From statement given
Nov. z, 1929
A LASTING CURE.
On July 16, 1908 Mr.. Mosher said;
IL am now seven,y-one years old and
since | was cured by Doan's Kidney
Pills have enjoyed the best of health
recommend this remedy to
all sufferers of kidney complaint"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name--D oan's--and
take no other.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-02

AS am in poor health and unable to
make my usual trips, l have arranged
with Mr.. F. c. Woellstein to place my
goods in his store. and l will be pleased
to meet all my customers there.
ADAM PETRY.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. P. Lydon and family
returned last week from SeXtonville,
Wis, after visiting week at the home
of Mrs. Lydon's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Crapser. A sister of Mrs. Lydon
returned with them for a visit with
Cresco friends.
Makes blood and muscle faster than
any other remedy. Gives health,
strength and vitality. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea towers above ali other
remedies for making sick people well,
and we'll people weller" Take it to-
night.-Wm. Connolly.
WANTED SO sets of second hand
farm harnesses complete. also second
hand horse collars, saddles, robes and
blankets, will pay cash for them.
CONCORD HARNESS Co.,
166 Concord st. St. Paul, Mimi
A. H. BURNETT, Manager.
Duncan and Alex. Mcintosh returned
last Friday from their South Dakota
trip. While there Duncan selected ;
claim on which he will file contest
and intends to remove his family there
next spring and homestead. The CLAIM
is about seven miles from Lodgepolt
and in the vicinity of Geo. Miller
homestead.
Cresco men continue lucky in thu
Aberdeen land drawing. In addition tt
the numbers drawn by G. H. Miller, S
P. Fuller and James Lester, C. P. Len
has drawn a number smaller than 5000
Ed Craghill has one less than 1000 mt
A. w. Gillette one of little owe
1000. Gus Lee also draws consola
ton prize numbered little better thai
$4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-02
Lourdes.

Lourdes has been wonderfully quiet
for some time, but here we are again.
The farmers in our vicinity are all
busy husking corn.
Ed Cenek is still busy blowing on the
the Lutz farm, which he will work
next year.
Jake Truka has erected barn for
JOS. Soch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Capouch and little
daughter were Sunday afternoon visit
ors at the Frank Kublk home.
Mr.. Merry is here from Milbank, S.
d., looking after some improvements
on his farm.
Miss Clara Falada is working fol-
Mrs. Thos. Reynolds.
| Messrs. Vincent Kubik and Jos. Neu
bauer ST., attended the sale at Jos
Hanych's.
Albert Benedick and wife have re
turned to Iowa and will occupy the ole
Benedick homestead north of our burg.
! The Misses Haskovecs from neal
4 Protivin are visiting relatives anc
friends in this vicinity.
/ julius Frank has built an addition tc
his house.
JOS Lipa Jr., has deserted Iowa fol
Minnesota where he owns farm.
Mrs. Jos. Montague visited her moth,
er, Mrs j, V. Flaherty at New Hamp.
ton last week.
Mrs. John Voyes and daughter Ag-
nes, visited at the home of Mr., anc
Mrs. V. kubik Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcbride attend.
ed church at Lourdes Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Smith and daughter Lot
tie, and George Franklin called at the
Frank Kubik home Saturday evening.
Miss Maggie Urban is visiting hel
sister Mrs. DR.. Jnderlee, at Cresco.
Jos. Kubik called on his friend, Frank
Neubauer Sunday afternoon.
Agnes Voves is spending this weel
with her aunt, Mrs Jos. Capsuch neal
Schley.
Miss Abbie Kubik is helping he
brother during corn husking.
Anton Kubik was a Cresco business
visitor Tuesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-02
School Report

Report of school in Paris township,
district No. 8, beginning Sept. 6, 1909,
and closing Oct. 20, 1909.
Number of pupils enrolled 50.
Average daily attendance 26.
Those neither absent nor tardy for
the month ending Oct. 10Th are: Eddie
Malek, Bernadetta Barnes, Lily Vrba,
Annie Vrba, Minnie Mae Frank, Ruth
Woodland, Harry Barnes, Cornelius
Barnes, Charles Frank and Emmett
Barnes.
Those neither absent nor tardy for
the whole term are: Eddie Malek,
Cornelius Barnes, Charles Frank, Min
ME Mae Frank, Ruth Woodland, Berna.
delta Barnes and Lily Vrba.
Marie Jensen, Teacher.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-02
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were filed
with the County Recorder for the week
ending October 80, 1909.
r. M. WaddeIl and wife to r.
Phillio, n Sc ! Sec 19-99-13. S 6,4OO
John Mackay and wife to Ameri-
can Loan & Investment Co.,
ne See. SO, and sw ! and W
l4o A NV / Sec. "a 1912 49,. $500
Agnes France to Agnes Saxon,
w Sc / Sec. 27-9S-l4 . l
Maggie NJ. Cook and husband to
John o. Jones, undiv. SO NV
M & st. P. Ry. .........,.... $500
w. G. Marshall to w. A. Murray,
int. in lots 9, 10, II, IL, II,
Is, 10, 90 blk. 2 River Side
Add. Chester ........ 100
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-02
Grand THANKSGIVING Ball,

Under the auspices of the Forester
team of the M. w. A., on November
24th. Music by Morton's five piece or
chestra. Tickets $lOO. Male specta-
tors Csc. Check room available. Every
one invited