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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-11-29

New York, Nov. 29.-What is gen.
orally believed will be one of the
most exciting sessions of congress
held in many years will hold it's first
meeting just week from Mon day.
It is expected that there will be
trouble from the dropping of the hat.
or, to be exact, from the first call
of the speakers gavel. The insur-
gent republicans have their war paint
on and recent speeches leaves no
doubt that Speaker Cannon has made
strong war medicine.
Ghost dancing on the part of the
instructors has been in progress for
weeks, led by three big braves of the
senate, La Toilette, Cummins and
Bristow The first break from the
house reservation will come in the
shape of a motion to amend the
rules curtailing the power of the
speaker and this, it is expected, will
come as soon as the presidents mes
sage is read.
Every important committee of the
house has a calendar full of bills,
introduced in the extra session, and
a food of new measures, cooked up
by ambitious members during the
recess, is expected at the outset.
Here are some of the things con-
gress will find ready on hand to work
on:
Granting increased powers to the
interstate commerce commission,
with authority to regulate the issue
of railroad securities; to initiate COM
plants of discrimination in rates; to
compel connecting carriers to form
through routes and apportion rates
among carriers; to determine the
proper classification of freight.
An amendment to the Sherman
antitrust act exempting labor unions
from penalties for combination.
Authorization to railroads to pool
under strict supervision of the inter-
state commerce commission.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-11-29
Still It Rains.

Washington-Rain tonight and
Tuesday, with high winds on the
coast.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-11-29

H. l.. Packard returned Saturday
from Ephrata, where he has visited a
few days.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-11-29

W. P. Dorm, of Cashmere, was in
town Saturday.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-11-29
WHO'SWH0A AMONG
REPUBLICANS
FIRST QUESTION TO BE SETTLED
NEXT MONDAY WHEN CON-
GRESS MEETS - REACTION
ARIES VS.. PROGRESSIVES.

Washington, Nov 29.-The thrill
ing drama of who's Who in the Re-
publican Party?" is slated for the
boards next Monday when congress
assemblies. The challenge has been
issued by the insurgents and has
been accepted by Speaker Cannon.
Uncle Joe's speech last night in Kan
sas City clearly indicated rule or
ruin policy on the part of the house
organization Just what effect the
forthcoming struggle will have on the
legislative program this winter is
problematical.
Senator Cummins, one of the fore
most insurgents. is inclined to the
belief that a number of the measures
desired by President Taft will go
throughput only because the regu-
lars believe that they see chance
in this way to interpose the presi-
dent between them and their con-
stituents. There are other insur-
gents who hold to the view that the
scrap means the end of all hope of
constructive legislation this session
Both sides would like to know pre-
cisely the attitude of President Taft.
Endorsement by him of either of the
belligerents might turn the tide. But
the president is non-communicative
Just at present he does not intend to
be drawn into what probably will de-
velop into a party conflict of great
magnitude. He will likely wait until
the actual warfare begins and oppor-
tunity is given to size up the situa-
ton
The speakers Kansas City speech.
in the opinion of those here who
ought to know. is admittedly an ex-
position of the platform upon which
the regulars will stand. But what
gives the insurgents most hope is
that there are very few republicans
except those irrevocably committed
to "the machine"-who appear to
possess the courage to subscribe en-
tirely to that policy. Speaker Cam
mons denunciation was so severe and
sensational, they declare that it may
react and result in crystalizing into
a demand for the speakers decapita-
tion and the overthrow of the ina
chine on the ground that he and
his program constitute a menace
which may defeat the party in the
elections next November.
In other words, the insurgents are
praying that Cannon has overstepped
the mark.
The insurgents fight is for new
majority of the majority. The regu-
lars are arrayed against what they
term an attempt of the minority of
the majority to rule.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
WHY PREACHERS LIVE LONG
Profession Calculated in Many Ways to Guarantee Old Age to
 Possessor.

The British statistics of mortality, just published, show what we all knew before, that more clergymen live to old age than the members of any other profession. What is the reason? asks the Independent. In part, that they are little older in entering their profession than almost any other business, which cuts out, in the statistics, those who die before 25. Next, they live regular life, with no excesses; and they take a moderate amount of exercise, while mostly protected against exposure. Then something may be credited to the philosophy of religion, which tends to an equable frame of mind.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
CHEAP METHOD OF DRAINING
EJndmils of Holland Are Practically Indispensable to the In-
 habitants.

The windmills of Holland have as their chief function the draining of ihe polders, or meadows, in the spring, when the thawing weather fills these meadows with water. Hol- land is very damp country at all times, and without this cheap means of drawing the water off of the land the people would be in sore straits indeed
 All along the dykes may be seen these windmills, silently but surely performing their function of drain ing the lowlands Steam pumps are used in some places, and probably will be used in the gigantic under .aking that Holland now has on foot of draining the Zuyder~Zee, bat doubtless windmills will always be distinctive feature of Dutch land- scapes, for the wind rarely ever fails in that country, and there is prac- ticaIly no expense attached to the op- eration of these mills.
 Even in the heart of Rotterdam there is a large windmill for grind ing corn and wheat, and while one would think that in the city the buildings would break the wind so that a mill couldn not be used satis- factoriIy, nothing seems to interrupt this old landmark as it steadily grinds away day in and day out the year round.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
PHYSICIANS FEES.

The remuneration of physicians originally consisted in presents, but at the time of Hippocrates payment in money was already customary. Physicians received also public praise, the "crown of honor," the freedom of the city, the privilege of eating at the kings table. Physicians employed by the state received a yearly salary, as high as $2,000 in some instances. Rich people would pay enormous sums for a successful treatment, and a case is recorded in which $2OO,000 was paid.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
RETRIBUTION AT THE LAST
Usual Fate of Those Fond of Boastins
 About Their Acquaint-

It doesn't pay to brag about the friendship of a great man. The Lip pers wearied the people in their own class by talking about their very good friend Bonds. Bonds, the wealthy banker, you know. Takes us riding in his touring car often. Bonds went to jail recently, and the Lippers are sorry they spoke. They can't find hard enough things to say about that rascal Bonds now.
 Extensive observation shows that great men are about as risky to lean on as any other kind. Also that peo- pie who talk down to their own class about acquaintances in a higher class get what is coming to them every time. Their equals are ashamed of them and their betters have no use for them, and Ishmael- ties they become and never know it. They have relinquished the finest thing in the world for them, the good will of their own layer of so- ciety, without which there is no real fun in living.-Newark (N. J.) News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
MAORI IAWMAK FRS.

In the New Zealand parliament there are four native or Maori rep resentatives. The old-time Maori members were a rather rough, only partially civilized lot, who had gone through the wars with the British, and whose only conception of par lament was a place in which to ventilate their personal grievances in prodigiously long orations. But present-day Maori members are col lege-bred, highly civilized, we'll dressed legislators. Once in the olden time a famous fighting chief took his seat, and there was imme- diately general exodus of white M. P's from his vicinity. With a sub- lime contempt for European conven- tions, he had come into the house with the tail of an ancient and odor- iferous shark protruding from his pocket.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
TOWELS SHOW HIS TRAIL.

'Tn the apartment house I live in," remarked the observant man, "I share a bathroom with bachelor in the next apartment to mine. He is travelling man, and although only have a lowing acquaintance with him I always can tell where he has been on his last trip by the names of the hotels on the towels he uses. He never returns from a journey with out one or more new towels. If he ever stays at the hotel which pro- poses to rent out evening suits to their guests I haven't the slightest doubt that he will appropriate one of those. toO."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
VOGUE OF THE HIP POCKET
Popular Receptacle Was Not at First Always Put to the Best
 of Uses.

Hip pockets in mons trousers were first devised by some southern tailor shortly before the civil war. The first hip pocket was made about the proper size to carry half pint flask of liquor, and that was the pur- pose for which 1t was intended by its inventor Later, they were made in pint and quart sizes, and were worn on both the nigh and off sides, and the pockets thus located sprang into instant favor. You may not have found much use for the hip pockets in your trousers. That is an indica- tion that you are respectable man, for the reputation of the hip pocket is clouded. Besides being a receptacle for various brands of liquor, it has also been noted as the abiding place of concealed pistols, knucks, slung- shots and other deadly weapons. It is where the gambler carries his cards, and the bad boy hides the "makings." If you have found no other use for hip pockets than a convenient place for handkerchiefs, you are more innocent than most hip pockets.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
KING EDWARDS LETTERS.

Thus far the typewriter has not found its way into the royal palaces as a transscriber of the kings pri- vate and semi-official letters, but it is used for official documents and for addressing envelopes. Nor has short hand been called into requisition. But time is not of so much impor- tance as accuracy in the kings cor respondence, and notebooks filled with shorthand notes might possibly go astray. The king, it may be added, is very prompt correspondent. Let ters are replied to at once whenever possible, and even communications from absolute strangers and touch ing on matters of minor importance are carefully acknowledged, and, if necessary, answered without undue delay.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
REMEMBER THIS NEXT TIME
Visitor from Puget Sound Tells sast'
 erners the Correct Pronuncla- ton of Seattle.

q notice," said d Puget Sound visitor in the city, 'that most every body back here says See-attle. That isn't right; it is no nearer correct than 1t IS to say New Yor-rk, when referring to New Yawk. Seattle is the way to speak the word.
 "Of course we have the habit out there of adopting New York stand- ards on most things; but it seems to me that in this particular instance it would be better if the metropolis would conform to the accepted meth ods of Siwash pronunciation.
 "Anyhow," he concluded, "as soon as an customer lands there he says Seattle by instinct, because that way seems better able to convey the rattle and snap of this Puget Sound citv."-N. Y. Sun.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
FOREIGN CITIES WASHED.

American women are clean enough as far as their homes are concerned, but they often very grudgingly give any work to the municipality. In Germany there is nightly washing of the cities that makes everything clean to the eye when morning comes, and the Dutch housewife considers the pavement in front of her house a responsibility of her own and scrubs it until it is clean enough to eat from.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
MAKING TRAMPS WORK.

A state farm for tramps is pro- posed by Joseph c. Baldwin, Jr., of the New York state board of chari- ties, and he intends to place the mat ter before the legislature. His plan is to have tramps detained for long period and made to work, rendering the institution self-supporting. Bald win believes tranps will eventually leave the state rather than work. The basic idea is sound, whatever is to be said for the state farm detail of the plan The only way to meet the tramp evil is by making the tramp work-even if he is detained but 12 hours. It is problem in this state quite as much as in New York; Boston Advertiser
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
CHANGE OF BILL.

A repertoire company was walk ing into Paducah, where they were billed to play "Romeo and Juliet" The leading man approached the manager, who strode moodily ahead on the ties.
 "Boss," he said, "I've got to have 15 cents."
 "Fifteen cents? ?" growled the man. ager. "You're always yelling for money. What do you want 15 cents for?"
 "What do I want 15 cents for?" repeated the leading man, bitterly. ''I want it for a shave, that's what 1 want it for can't play Romeo with five days black beard on my face"
 "Oh, we'll" said the manager, ''you won't get no 15 cents. We'll change the bill to 'Othello. '"-Sat- urday Evening Post.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
COLLEGE WOMEN AS WIVES.

' Annette Austin is a writer who believes that colIege-brcd women are better fitted for the duties of life, whether as citizens. mothers or wives. She has a very interesting article in one of the magazines, in which she tells of respective in stances without names of women who are occupying prominent positions in life. One young woman graduate of Bryn Mawr. for instance, was oI- fered a European fellowship in TO- nance languages, but gave 1t up to marry a rising business man. She considers the secret of married hap piness in the ability of the wife to keep up with her husband, to grow as he grows.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
GROWERS AND NON-GROWERS.

'Isn't it strange" said the house. keeper, "how some people have such a knack with flowers and others sim ply can't make them grow? My ferns and plants never last very long in the house, but I know a woman whose things are simply wonderful, and she lives in little steam-heated flat, same as l do. Then I know an artist and his wife. He runs the little window garden very success fully, but she says she doesn't dare look at it, for she would kill every thing. My mother can't grow flow CTS in her window, but right next door an Irish girl always has lovely things fourshjng. And so it ooes."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
RUN WITHOUT CONDUCTOR.

The smallest trolley system in Philadelphia, system that boasts of only one car, two motormen, no con- ductors, and on which travellers ride free, is in operation at the League island navy yard. It is the only street car line that Uncle Sam owns. The car is run for the convenience of the officers and their friends, and holds a score of passengers. The mo- tormen are detailed whenever their services are required, and no trans fers or tickets are issued.-New York Tribune.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
A WCMAN'S THREAT.

'WelI, if that ain't the limit . unused the postman, as he came down the steps of a private residence.
 '|What's the trouble:' queried the passing citizen, who had overheard the postman's noisy thought.
 "Why," explained the man in gray, "the woman iii that house says if l don't come along earlier she'll get her letters from some other ear rier."- Chicago News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
WHY IT FAILED.

The Doctors Wife-Well, Jane, so your poor husbands gone at last. Didn't you give him his medicine properly?
 Jane-Ah, poor dear. How could I? Doctor said as how it was to be took in a recumbent position and as I hadn't one I asked Mrs. Green to lend me one. She said she had one, but it was broke. So it wasn't any good.-Harper's Weekly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
CHOKERS AND CHOKING.

q hate the way I have to dress, " said the woman. q put on high heeled shoes that choke the life out of me, a collar that comes up to my ears and chokes me, a straight front corset that chokes me worse than the shoes and the collar, then I go out and feel like choking everybody I meet on the street"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
NOT READY TO PAY.

Bilkins ordered a bottle of ale with the idea of sobering up on it As he fingered over it lie thought ht noticed the colored waiter growing a little impatient.
 By the bye," asked Bil1ins, "dic pay you for this ale yet?"
 "No, sah," replied the waiter. q guess it hain't gone to yer heac yetp'
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
UNDOUBT EDLY.

"Why did she divorce him?"
 Because she couldn't keep him from buying diamond necklaces and such things
 Gracious. l would never divorce my husband for that.''
 "You would if they were not for you, 1 guess"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
THE REAL REASON.

"Say what you will, theatrical managers strive after the artistic. '"
 'Fudge! How can you prove itP'
 "They are constantly trying to produce Shakespearean produc- tions."
 'You poor innocent They do that because they don't have to pay Shakespeare any royalties"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
NOT WHAT HE WANTED.

The highwayman's voice was rough and unpleasant.
 ''Your watch and money" he said The victim shook his head.
 "I have neither watch nor money he replied, "but I can hand you out a valuable lot of moral maxims that"
 But the highwayman had turned and fled into the darkness.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
LATEST THING IN MASSAGE.

Mrs. Jones-How is your invalid friend, Mrs. Robinson
 Mrs. Smith-Just as full of aches and pains as ever. I think she ought to go down and try the Emmanuel movement and see if that wouldn't help her.
 Mrs. Jones-Quite so. Any kind of massage ought to be good for her.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
HE KNEW HER.

Mrs. Nosey-Dear, do you know Pm beginning to take quite an in- terest in business?
 MT. N.-Yes, I know. Whose, this time ?-Cleveland Leader.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
PRETTY THIN.

Croke-I see that golden anklet. are to be worn.
 Broke-I fancy finger rings will be plenty big enough for the ankles of the sIat girl.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
THE CENsoRIoUs DEADHEAD.

''This world is but a feeting show" said the dreamer.
 "Yes," answered the theatrical manager, land the way most of us find fault with it shows that we didn't have to pay to get here."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
CRUEL AUNT NELL.

"Aunt Nell" asked Willie, "what is a he-suffragetre?"
 "A henpeeked husband" she re- piled. Don't bother me with any more questions. "-Harpers Weekly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
CASH DOWN.

Mrs. Dough-Oh, anyone can buy a foreign title nowadays.
 Mr. Dough-Yes, but not on credit.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07

Cissie-Mamma, mayn't l take the part of a milkmaid at the fancy dress ball?
 Mamma-You are too little.
 Cissie-Weu, 1 can be a condensed milkmaid!
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
Three Classes l
 CanHelp

I am the county agent for railroad lands. Three classes of people will find it will pay to buy this land:
 I. The tenant. I can sell good land cheaper than rent, on easy installments.
 ?. The farmer who owns ad- joining land and needs more. Railroad land will never be any cheaper than you can buy it today.
 5. The man who has money to invest will find railroad land a safe and productive investment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
NOT A GOOD PLACE FOR A SALE

'Halloa, old chap. What are you doing in the druggists" ?"
 'T want something for my head.' , "H'm! How much d'you reckon you'll get ?"--Stray Stories.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07

"Ye can't see him; he's engaged" "Yes, and I'm the one he's engaged to, you saucy boy"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-07
.4s he mad2''

'Ts he mad?"
 "No: he is one of those fool city dogs out here trying to eat humble bees"
Evening star., 1909-07-15
ASKS DIVORCE FROM MEDIC0
MRS. ALEXANDER SAYS HUBBY
WAS REAL CRUEL TO HER.
Talked Scanlously in Front o
Servants-She Thinks He Loves
Somebody Else.

DR.. James " Alexander reputed TO be
wealthy physician and surgeon OF
Fannettsburg Pa and formerly Of Butte,
Mont, is named defendant in a suit filed
today in the District Supreme Court 10y
his wife. Theresa L. Alexander, who since
January 1899 has lived at 1903 = street
northwest. Mrs. Alexander, in seeking a
legal separation and maintenance, ar
raigns her husband for alleged cruelty
and abuse.
They were married OtEober -, 1895, at
Butte. where they lived until June 1907.
when She says she was forced 10 leave
him on account of his treatment of her.
She went to her mother in Chicago, and
some time later, by agreement. met him
was effected. She then went TO his home
at Faunettsburg.
Mrs Alexander declares her husband
made her life unhappy; that he stated
before servants that ''she was not good
as his housekeeper,' and that the climax
was reached when one of the servants
told her .'if she did not leave they would
roison her" She says she took her nine
year-old daughter and came TO this city.
The husband followed her May Il last
and expressed his intention of prdcticing
medicine in the District
The discovery of certain unsigned let
ters which she believes were written by
her husband to another woman caused her
to determine to seek the aid of the court
She charges that he has used every ef-
fort to get her to return the epistles and
she declared has made threats. She says
she is in fear of bodily harm from him,
and through Attorneys W. G.. Gardiner
and l.. n HopeWell asked the court to
enjoin her husband from molesting her.