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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29
BALLlNGER AND THE
NATIONAL GRAB-BAG

plished by Theodore Roosevelt, "a
/ have already shown in last
months Hampton's and Ia the Incl.
dent Of the Des Chutes valley, else
where noted In this article.
"0aar distinctly IN mind that
charge no corrupt motive In
Mr.. eailinpsr's appearance in
official Washington. That IL,
no corrupt motive In his mind
Or the president's,
in the northwest charges are
made that connect Postmaster Gen.
eral Frank Hitchcock--in his ca.
pacity of manager OF the latest re-
publican national campaign-with
the Guggenheim interests In an ar.
|rangement to secure the interior
portfolio for Mr.. Ballinger. This
may be partisan political gossip II
Is very easy for interested parties
to start such rumors. and very diff
ficult for them to prove them.
Political Influence.
"UnQuestionably Mr.. Baliinger
has strong political influences back
of him. As have shown, many
powerful selfish interests would be
more than willing to aid him in any
ambition for high government po-
siti0n.- But this would not prove
that Mr.. Ballinger was corrupt. As
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29

Il have said. his talents a. a lawyer
have ever been employed by corpo.
rqtions or individuals who believe
that the treasures of the public do.
main should become their private
property. Mr.. Ballinker IL un.
doubtedly sincere and honest in his
desires to further what he believes
to be the legitimate interests of his
clients. His point OF view may be
old-fashioned, but It is not likely
that he can be proved guilty Of
corrupt acts"
Mr.. Mathews next takes up the
CLAWS feature of the controversy,
all of which Is generally known to
the readers of The Press-h0w Mr..
CLAWS appealed to President Taft;
how the president dismissed him
from the service and ex0nerated
Mr.. Ballinger. In conclusion., Mr..
Mathews says:
~ President Tam, In his en-
thusiastlc praise OF Mr.. 6allin-
ger, could restore all these
things to their previous status,
his ante-election declarations
that he "wouid carry out the
Roosevelt policies would meet
with more general accept
anee than they are receiving
today"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Nov. 20
Dear Dad-An altogether official
statement from the white house
anent the Ballinger-Pin affair,
has it that the president hopes
the whole thing will lapse from
public interest"
Clifford Pinchot has not threat
ened to resign. He has not issued
any ultimatum. he is simply going
on saving wood in the same back
yard and will continue to do so I'M
til he gets his walking papers d.
rect from the boss.
predict that 1t will be many
months before Samuel Gompers
and his friends 60 to jail. There
is still the long legal road to travel
from the district court to the de-
cision of the United States supreme
court. The defense of Gompers is
based upon the constitutional right
to free speech, the United States
supreme court Is supposed to be
the tribunal constituted for the
special purpose of interpreting and
insurIng the constitutional guaran.
tees. Whether it be by habeas
corpus. certiorari or other quidity
Of the law books, the case must go
before the justices, and this right
be affirmed or explicitly denied.
Here Is one which l have not
cribbed from the funny pages of
the magazines. A little Chicago
girl had begun her education in the
public schools. Mary" said her
mother one day, did you take your
bath this morning?" mo. mother,
replied Mary. II go to the public
schools now" Do you see 1t?
To my surprise ! found a lobby
fat for the wool association in Bos-
ton--friend Manufacturing for
the subsidy? Finally l discovered.
A line of ships between Boston and
Argentine would supply the raw
material at less cost than they can
buy from our western sheep men.
A tariff for the manufacture of the
wool and then a subsidy for the
ships to bring the raw wool to the
manufacturer! Don't you suppose
We could get the government to
give us each baked sweet potato
With every postage stamp we pur-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29

"Shoot straight"
That's the golden rule the nowadays and Uncle
jackies by They have
Here the first pictures published marvellous device
that the sailors hit
The big wooden framework In the 13inch
picture foresight the behind the from
making a mistake.
upper
sighting
The big will
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29

Mayor Pratt has been tackled on
the wall of the Industrial Workers
hall. to replace the one which it is
charged was stolen by Pinkerton
detectives I'm the employ of the
city authorities. The stolen petit
tion contained rs names of resi-
dents and voters of Spokane. and
it is thought that the detectives
"swiped" the petition in order to
get the addresses OF the signers.
The new petition had been sign
ed last night by 25 more voters.
The petition is copy of the one
adopted at the Kenwood mass
meeting about a month ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29

NEW PRATT PETITION TAKES
PLACE OF ONE ALLEGED
TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN
A new petition for the recall of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29
Powell's
Stomach
Remedy

cures Indigestion. Gastritis.
Nervous Dyspepsia. Sick Head
ache, Catarrh of the Stomach.
Ask your druggist.
Spokane, Wash, Jan. 26, 1909.
MIR. A. II. Powell,
Manufacturing Chemist,
Spokane. Wash
Dear Sir: After suffering for
over 30 years with stomach trouble
and spending hundreds of dollars
with doctors and for patent mcdl-
cine and receiving only temporary
relief. II any. finally was induced
to try Powell's Stomach Remedy.
After taking one bottle l felt like
new man and could eat things
that | had not been able 70 eat for
years | wrote you this letter so
you can publish II so that anyone
affected as l was may read it aud
learn of this wonderful medicine
and be permanently cured. Yours
truly, EDWARD RYDBLOM,
S26 Perry Street.
s1o0 bottle at all drug stores. &
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29

BELVIDERE, In.-Rev. J. 8. Ma
hood. former pastor of Trinity Epis-
copal church. has disappeared. He
was last heard from in Sacramento.
Cal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-11-29
CLOSING
OUT
LADIES' SUITS

LADIES' SUITS
Ladies good, stylish
fall suits in all shades.
Regular $40 and $22.5O
values, bankrupt sale
price SLIPS
Any $500 and $3.50
suit for .$14.95
Any $4,000 and $500
suit for $3.50
SILK PETTICOATS
Regular Sc and 81 val
ues, bankrupt price $3.45
RAINCOATS
Ladies' raincoats, $15
values, for. So. so
LADIES' SKIRTS
Panamas, pleated and
gored, in blacks, blues and
browns; regular Sc to So
values, we sell them
for .............. $3.S
LADIES' WAISTS
Silks, messalines, taf-
feta and net waists, all So
values, choice. -. .$3.45
FURS
Large line of furs which
we are closing out at half
price.
LADIES' TRIMMED
HATS
Large assortment of sty-
lish trimmed hats, all
shapes, regular So values,
IOf 9S.O0
LADIES. JACKETS
Large line of ladies'
jackets, good values for
$3.50 to $40. We sell them
for .............. $2.A5
CHILDREN'S CLOAKS
$3.50 values for. Use
$3.50 values for. .$1.25
Great Value Store
207 Riverside Avenue.
Next to Pedicord Hotel.
Handlers of Bankrupt
Stock Exclusively.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
SNAKE COMPANY IS DOING LARGE
 BUSINESS
TUCSON HAS "VARMINT' COR PORATIoN THAT FURNISHES
 REPTILES TO ORDER

TUCSON, August l2.-About two months ago company was organized here, which is known as the Arizona Snake company. The object of the company is to secure for shipment, rat tlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, tar antulas, centipedes and other reptiles, to include the harmless horned toad.
 The company's officers are F. l.. Bowen, president; V. NJ. Cole, secre- tary; P. c. Pogue, treasurer; Frank Le- noir and R. Smith, snake charmcrs and catchers.
 From Lenoir, it was learned that first class, good sized rattlers bring SIS per dozen alive, and that prices grade to SIP per dozen, and Gla monsters alive, $3 each. Small reptiles bring light returns. Shipments are made to Brooklyn man who has European or ders to fill Several live shipments have been made by the local corpora tion, which pays small boys fair prices for any reptiles captured alive and turned over to the "charmers, who are also endeavoring to reduce the mum Der of venomous denizens of different localities for profit.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
AND PLAYERS

F.. B. Hilton is the author of Al II. Wilson s new play.
 Eugena Blair is in vaudeville in a playlet called "After the Matinee.
 Al Wilson will produce new play this season, entitled "Metz in Ire land.
 "Brewster Millions'' has been translated and successfully played in seven languages
 "Mlle. Mischief" is being rewrit ten to suit Corinne's distinctive style. She is to star in the piece.
 John Drew is to make his first ap pearanec in new comedy by M. de Caillavet and NJ. de Flors on September 2l.
 "'The Honeymooners is to open in Philadelphia early in September with a new company, including Willie Dun lay.
 Jeanette Beaugard has been engaged to play the part of a French maid in a new musical production by klaw X Erlanger.
 Lew Dockstader has just signed a contract to appear for number of years exclusively under the direction of the Shuberts.
 Kathryn Osterman has abandoned her starring tour to play an important role in Bclasco s production of ''Is Mar riage q Failure?"
 Julette Lange, Chicago girl, will have the prima donna role in "Lo, ]" the Indian musical comedy by o. Henry and Franklin F. Adams
 To give to the play modern flavor. Willard Holcomb will revise Baron Rudolph, which was written years ago by the late Bronson Howard.
 Miss Hilda Stowe, granddaughter of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, has been engaged to play part in "fIer- od,'' when the play is produced by William Faversham.
 Anne Sutherland has been engaged to play one of the important parts in the comedy "Is Matrimony Fail- ure'" which will have its premiere in Atlantic city next Monday.
 Dustin Farnum is to star in 'Cam- co Kirby" under the direction of the Liebler company. This play was tried last season by Nat Goodwin. MT. Far mum will be supported by company in cluding Mckee Rankin.
 William Faversham will make two important productions this season, Herod v, by stephen Phillips and the "Orestes of Euripides. The latter will be Richard le Gallienne s adapta tion of the Greek drama.
 Word has gone out that the great emotional role in the sensational French play |" Madame x" which Henry w. Savage has scheduled for its first ap- pearance in America at Chicago, will fall to Dorothy Donnelly. This is the
 "Arsene Loupin, a detective thief Lena Ashwell will appear in the role in London at the same time.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
THIS DATE N HISTORY
AUGUST Is

 lS0sFrench of M lS3lMohawk lroad, 1S3sBanks specie ls63Frst in lS61Emma Eame 2 # parenage ls6s-Arequipa destroyed
  homele 1S97The Wilfel
  trala of French Panan Canaco
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13

servile petition of the islands to be taken in, but by agreement and under a binding contract, which took eApres sion in the form of an "Organic Act, v by congress of comprehensive scope.
 The executive power is vested in n governor, who is appointed by the pres ident as is also the territorial secre- tary, but both of these officials must be citizens of the territory The other territorial officers are appointed by the governor with the approval of the up per house of the legislature
 A making body consisting of senate of fifteen members and house of thirty members, elected by the peO pie, meets biennially and has power to formulate any law not in conflict with the federal constitution. The governor has power of veto, but two.thirds vote of both houses passes any measure over his veto. He has even greater powers than the governors of the main land territories in a number of in stances. He may, for example, suspend the writ of habeas corpus and call out the regular forces without waiting for the permission of the president.
 In common with other territories, Ha- waii is represented in congress by one delegate, who has floor privileges in the house but no vote.
 Moreover, though her custom house, nastnffica and infarnal rayanna of,oa Hawaii turns over to the. federal treas ury every year nearly five times the amount the government returns in a year in salaries, public buildings, har- bors, lighthouses and maintenances, etc, not to speak of some $l9,000,O0O per year in merchandise purchased on the mainland
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13

:, .n signs do not fail, there will
 ,.,o list of nominees in the Silver " "Seeing Southern California v ' ,.., sunday morning. There were
 srouiries yesterday and "a mum ma z, subscription coupon books were % ,o new candidates who have en- l''uJ" 1 tbe race determined to win. ls'.~ .,,, are two districts in which no '., ..;os have as yet been made, but the | rr... Belt has every reason to believe 1. o" before Saturday night there will ,D'' rnmber of candidates from each % ',.;.t and that we will be able to u. .1 five young ladies on this delight ,I I ,rir to the coast. If you bear the' ;" .n.intance of any young lady wish ~ ,o make the race, or whom you 17:oye would make a good contestant
 J ber name in today so that it will
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
KATHERINE CONAN IN TROUBLE
 \ t A | N
rp1s TIME SHE IS CHARGED WITH HAVING PASSED BAD CHECK
 AT CREELY'S STORE
WOMAN MAINTAINS INNOCENCE
WOMAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED HERE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE
 ON VARIOUS CHARGES

Charged with obtaining money under false representation as to her financial status. Catherine Cowan, who has been frequent inmate of the county jail within the past few years, on various charges. was arrested yesterday. The charge which has been preferred against her grows out of her alleged action in passing worthless check on Carl Greedy former proprietor of be Cordoby store.
 The woman, according to Greedy 's statements to the officers, appeared at hs place of business some time ago re Cuesting that she be given some money on check for slO0, The paper was made ou; to Greedy and signed by "Mrs. John COwan.
 That-the check was of no value was ro discovered for some time. The Cowan woman claimed, according to Creey, that she had $S,000 deposited in local bank, but that she was saving i for a special purpose. She asked Greedy not to cash the check at once, as it might overdraw her account. Creely accordingly, held the check.
 Ne advanced the woman $34 in cash
 when the cheek was presented, $l0 at
 another time and at different times,
 gave her merchandise to the amount
 of slO, he claims.
 Finally he became suspicious of the
 vOman's soleitude with regard to the
 ashing of the check and turned it
 ID. lt was found to be worthless.
 The Cowan woman admits that she
 owes Greedy S54, but denies that she
 gave him the $l00 check.
 The Cowan woman, aside from hay
 ng faced number of other charges,
 among which was one which attacked
 heT moral standing in the community.
 vas prisoner at the county jail for
 some months, prior to the last session
 @ the grand jury, charged with rob
 bey.
 This matter was investigated by the
 grand jury but the woman was dis.
 charged.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
CONTEST WORKERS GET RESULTS
Young Ladies Already Entered Lose No Time in Beginning Race for the aH
 Southern California Trips

appear with the opening list of nom inees on Sunday. Get to the front early-that's the idea. Your name will attract votes from unexpected quarters. Have it in the list by all means.
 The Silver Belt furnishes voting coupon books to each candidate There are number of candidates that have not yet secured the books. They will save time and make votes by is suing the regular receipts for the con test and in this way they will take no chanet on losing support. Call at the Silver Belt office today and secure a voting coupon book and get all the in formation necessary to make success ful race. In another part of this morn ing's Silver Belt appears the rules and regulations governing the contest and other general information.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
HAWAII OBSERVES OATE OF HER
 ANNEXATION
ELEVEN YEARS HAVE PASSED r-' SINCE UNCLE SAM TOOK
 OVER THE ISLANDS

n'NoLULU, August l2.--Hawaii is
 ODdy celebrating the eleventh auniver- r! ! or its formal annexation to the
 ,r -'eu States, Japanese, Chinese, ,..'. a,'icanS .S and natives joined in the
 su''''es that marked the day. The
 'paueSe war cloud that obscured the ,,1 J,On T Tor some time has passed away
 ., ,De Islands have entered on a- new
 b. ap, prosperity that promises to make acme paradise one of the most de-
 bu'e In";, Of Uncle Sam's possessions.
 .n., n..l,'uen'ally, Hawaii objects to being d mere possession. It is point ,s, uu' that Hawaii is much more a Li"Oly than Alaska, in so far as ,,s pO"erS of government are enjoyed po, ~ some respects has even broader N.,t' than have Arizona and New s,,,a. naWali is not part of the United WY as a spoil of conquest, or through
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
COAST LEAGUE

Batteries: Browning and Williams; Nagle. Wheeler and Orendorff
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13

Nellie McHenry is to appear in a revival of ''M Hiss"
 Alfred Latell will support Eddie Foy in new production.
 Fred Terry and Julia Nelson will make tour of this country in the fall.
 De Wolf Hopper is to be starred by Daniel " Arthur in new play next season.
 Adelaide Keim has been engaged as leading woman of stock company in Chicago.
 Blanche Walsh will begin her second season in "The Teet' in Philadelphia, the middle of September
 Kyrle Bellew will soon begin rehear- sals of i'The Builder of Bridges" by next season.
 Edmond Rostand g fChantecleer. v will be produced in New York Tn Feb ruary with Henri Hertz and Jean Coz uelin in principal parts
 Henry Miller will make his first ap- pearance in London under Chas. Frph- man s management this season in ''The Great Divide" at the Adelphi.
 Miss Hattie Williams will start the season in Michael Norton 's "De.ectivc Sparks at the Garrick New York, on August g. to be followed by Fran cs Wilson.
 "Arsene Loupin,' dtective tbief play, which made success in Paris, will open the Lyceum theatcr. New York, on August 26. beginning in Lon don at the same time.
 John Drew will open the Empire the ater, New York. on September 6. with last seasons "Jack Straw" for two weeks, after which he will appear in q new play written for him.
 Henry w. Savage has announced that the list of his novelties for the coming season will include "Miss Patsy" nn adaptation of a new German comedy, to be produced in New York in Oc tober.
 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's nev Lon don success. "The Fires of Fate, will be produced during the coming season at the Hudson theater, New York and Henri Bernstein s "Israel' will be put on at the Gaiety.
 After few weeks Tn August in ''The Morals of Marcus" Marie Doro eember. when she will appear in new comedy written for her by the author of "Love Watches"
 Maude Adams will follow John Drew at the Empire theater, New York, play. ing her last season 's play, with special performances of "Twelfth Night, v in which she will take the part of Viola, supported by strong cast.
 Penelope" with Marie Temnest in the principal role, will follow S Arsene Lupin" at the Lyceum theater. New York. and then will come Billie Burke in a new play. Afterward she vii! go to Paris to play in French company under Charles Frohman s management
 "The Florist shop" which Manager Savage is to produce earnly next month. will have Nina Morris as the fascinating shopkeeper. It also has twenty seven speaking parts. It IS n comedy, called in the original ' Luck with Ladies'" by the authors of "Girls' and ''The Blue Mouse. " The adaptation is by Oliver Herford. It has been a success in Vienna and utie- European continental cities.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
Batteries: Ehman. and Graham: Boice
REALTY MEN IN SESSION

OAKLAND, Cal, August l2.--The real estate business in all its phases is to be discussed at the annual conven- ton of the California State Realty fed eration, which met in this city today for two days session. President D. w. Carmichael, of Sacramento, called the gathering to order this morning and Mayor Frank K. Mott delivered an address of welcome. A banquet and other features of entertainment for the visitors have been provided by the To- cal commercial club.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13
GOOD GINSENG CROP

WAUSAU, Wis, August l2.-Mem- bers of the Wisconsin Ginseng Grow CTS association, assembled in annual convention in this city today, reported the outlook promising for good crop of the rare product in Wisconsin this year. President H. q. Eberlein, of Shawano, presided over the gathering, which was attended by several score of members of the association.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-13

Batteries: Scott and Owens; Quinn and Kleinow.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-07-29
WILL PERSONALLY CAN.
vASS THE COUNTY IN THE
INTEREST OF THE FAIR

The members OF the committee ON
farm products Of the Fremont County
Fair ASSOCIATION. which consits OF DIR.
Allan Bell. w. C. James and A. l.
Taylor. held meeting last night and
decided to make personal visitation
to the various portions Of the county
for the purpose OF enlisting general
cooperation in the matter Of exhibits.
The canvass will take place as soon
as possible and an effort will be made
to secure thoroughly representative
display Of the agricultural industry
Of this section OF the Arkansas valley.
The products of the soil here are va
ried enough to make a hne exhibit.
and 1t is hoped that the committee can
secure one large enough to form =
sort of kindergarten In that respect.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-07-29
HONEY no LokN
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCK.
HOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that special
meeting OF the stockholders Of Tbs
Fremont County Fruit Growers and
Dealers Association will be held at
The District Court Room in the Court
House at Canon City. Colorado. on tho
2sth day Of August. A. D. 1909. at he
hour OF 200 O'Clock In the afternooA
OF that day. for the purpose Of oonsid-
ering and acting upon q propositsoA
for the sale Of the real estate Of aid
Association. to purchase other real
estate In the place thereof: and 10
consider and act upon all mattsss
connected herewith and incidsat
thereto.
BY The Board Of Directors, I
L. d. BBCKWITH.
Secretary.
First pub. July -. 1909.
Last pub. Aug. 10. 1900.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-07-29

Estate Of J. Delbert Curtis. deceased.
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed executrix Of the estate Of J.
Delbert Curtis. late Of the county Of
Fremont. In the state Of Colorado, de-
ceased. hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court Of
said Fremont county. at the court
house In Canon City. in said county.
on Saturday. the 2Sth day Of August.
A. d. 1909, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock
a. m. Of said day. at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated at Canon City. Colorado. this
21st day OF July. A. d. 1909.
MAY CURTIS.
Executrix.
First pub. July 20. 1909.
Last pub. August 10. 1909.