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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20

| for we must crawl before we walk.
Aside from few spouting vol
canos no one thinks seriously that
any of the. leading and more civilized
nations will again clash in the fool
ish actualities of carnage, but such
agitation helps to keep up the use
less and wanton preparation for war
which puts the balance on the debit
side of the United States ledger by
about $135, 100000 and which is
causing so much tariff revision smoke
nowadays. 1t Is such spectacular
and braggadociO stunts as sending
the feet on its extrayigant chase, to
show it off and try to awe the ma
tons. which puts congress up against
the necessity OF performing the re-
markable, jugglery Of revising the
tariff downward in some peculiar way
that will bring more money into the
treasury.
The student of history knows one
thing above all others, and that Is
the fact that the worlds history be-
ing written in human blood has been
the greatest of all impediments to
progress. In these times a strong
nation can easily bankrupt herself
in npd sf ch u-fnS hn hn,
financial loss is greater than if she
had lost the point and avoided the
war. Besides it is a most uncompli-
mentary comment on the diplomatic
ability of our statesmen to thus con-
fess their inability to settle diff
culties like men, but must fly at each
others eyes like dogs and cats-or
rather have someone else to do it
for them.
There have been instances when it
seemed war was the best, but then
it was the best for one side only, as
in the case of the revolution. and yet
that was folly on the part of Eng
land for she not only lost the war
but her dignity along with hundred
million pounds of money. to say moth
ing Of the lives of her men. But even
this country has made better deals by
negotiation than by war. In our own
very unciviliZed war We freed 3,000.-
900 slaves at cost of $40, 000, 000,-
600, or over 5000 each-enough to
have bought them three or four times
over. to say nothing Of the lives lost,
the widows and orphans made, the
country devastated and destroyed and
the citizens estranged-and the negro
problem Is yet unsettled. only as a
southern mob settles 1t once in a
while. This country wasted $780,
100000 and slew $4,000 men in the
war with Mexico in an effort to ex-
tend her slave territory little and
then negotiated deal whereby we
secured New Mexico, Arizona and
California at cost of 100000.
By little diplomatic deal we got
all of Alaska from Russia for ST.
100000, which Is returned to us over
three times a year in gold alone. In
1903 France ceded to us the Louisi-
ana territory-a territory larger than
the thirteen original states, for the
sum of $16,OO0.OO0 Fifteen years
later Spain coded to us Florida for
$5,000,OO0. In 1898 we ribbed up
scrap with Spain, whipped her,
then turned around and paid her
$50, 900, 900 for our present trouble
some pet white elephant. which is the
only bone we have that there is any
likelihood of being a fight over. So
war is, to say the least, very ex-
pensive kind of business. The pros
perity of the country would amount
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20
RAILROADS FIGHT
TAXATION

Guthrie, Okla, July 20.-In the
federal district court here today,
before Judges Campbell and Cotteral
sitting jointly, the hearing of argu-
ments was begun on the application
made by railroad companies doing
bupsiness in Oklahoma for an injunc-
ton to prevent the collection of taxes
for the last half of 1908. The action
is against the officials Of every coun-
ty through which the roads operate
ana involves between 100000 and
100000 in state taxes.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20

Rome, July 20.-Many American
tourists were among those who at
tended the solemn memorial mass In
st. Peters today on the sixth ami
yersary of the death Of Pope Leo
XIII. Pope Plus X officiated ut the
mass. assisted by many cardinals.
bishops and other high dignitaries OF
the church.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20

And, Of course. indigestion il neg
d lected long enough. brings on seri.
Gus diseases in which KOdol cannot
benefit you. Some Of these there
IL no help for at all.
There are, in fact. very few all
ments which cannot be traced di.
rectly to impure blood. And i'm.
pure blood is always due to q dis
ordered stomach.
Use Kodol and prevent Nervous
Dyspepsia.
Kodol will effectually assist Ma
ture to secure a complete restora.
ton OF good digestion. 1t does
this by at once digesting all food
in the stomach and keeping it di-
gested. until the stomach is rested
and can resume its own work KO-
dol removes the cause-and the
effect quickly removes itself.
When it is recalled that Apo
plexy. Heart Disease, Cancer-and
even Consumption-are due to
poor digestion and poisons thus
transmitted to the blood. and
throughout the systematic impor.
lance of maintaining good diges-
ton is at once realized.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20
Central Illinois Golfers.

Decatur. ILL.,, July 20.-The annual
tournament of the Central Illinois
Golf association began here today
with players representing eight cities
OF this section of the state taking
part. The tournament viii last
through the remainder OF the week.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20

Go to your druggist today and get Q dol.
lar bottle. Then after you have used the
entire contents Of the bottle IL you can
honestly say, that 1t has not done you any
good, return the bottle to the druggist and
he will refund your money without ques-
ton or delay. We will then pay the drug
gist for the bottle. Don't hesitate, all
druggists know that our guarantee is good.
This offer applies to the large bottle only
and to but one in a family. The large bot
tie contains :h times as much as the City
cent bottle.
Kodol Is prepared at the laborar
tories Cf e. c. Dewitt & Co.. Chicago.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20
Mothers Organize State Branch.

Crystal Springs, Miss, July 20
held today at the Mississ-
ippi Chautauqua took the initial steps
for the organization of state branch
of the National Congress of Mothers.
Mrs. Bessie L. Stapleton, state organ
izer, presided and several prominent
women addressed the meeting.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20

We knew what Kodol would do
before ever the frst bottle was
sold. II we did not know Just what
It will do. We would not guarantee
1t the way We. do. -. <:.,.f
It Ifs easy for you to prove Kodol
the next Tor the flrst) time you
have an attack of indigestion. And
YOU will certainly be surprised at
the results. 1t Is perfectly harm
less.
There can be no harm in trying
something that may do you a great
deal Of good-when 1t costs you
nothing II 1t doesn't.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20
FORD
Automobiles

You can afford Ford. can
make early deliveries of this popular
car. duplicates of the winner of the
New York to Seattle race.
$1.100 complete equipment and
delivered.
Orders taken now. First come
first served.
w. B. PATTON,
Cashmere, Wash.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20
Joe Ogan left today for Seattle on
business.
Public Installation Of Officers.
business.

Public Installation Of Officers.
The public Is invited to attend the
public installation of officers OF the
Yule Circle No. So, Women of Wood
craft, at the Eagle hall. Monday
night. July 10.
MABEL SIMMONS,
zee Clerk.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20

Fresh candy at the Fern Candy
Kitchen sss
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20
Surprising,
What kodol Will Do

For you, when YOU need it. But the longer you neg.
lect indigestion the more you will suffer before Kodol
restore Good Digestion.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20


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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-07-20

IA North Mission, phone 1876, for
the bicycle doctor till further notice.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

ture of the house of lords because 1t would endanger the eountry's position in the face of the German menace. All feel that a hereditary house of lords must in the long run give place
 to an elective one, but all do not feel
 that this is the best time to make the change The radicals who stand
 behind the Asquith government are. however, eager for the fray, and all are anticipating an appeal to the peo- pie in a general election early in the coming year. If the lords do reject the budget the radicals will certainly go to the people demanding that the control of taxation shall remain in the hands of the commons. In some form King Edward will have to induce the lords to swallow their medicine, for this is the outcome of most great con tests between the two houses. The radicals stand ready to spend more money for land and naval forces, and to demand that the landowners shall foot the bills. Much depends upon the skill of King Edward, and he may win new prestige by finding way to post pone a grave constitutional crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Returns from New York.

J. R. Ryan, vice president of the Co., roma Coal and Iron company, returned yesterday from the east. He spent a week in New York during the Hudson Fulton celebration and stopped several days in Washington.
 New York does not often reach out for great crowds, for it has thousands Of visitors every day without offering any special attractions, but when 1t does cele- brate it draws record-breaking throngs," said MT. Ryan. "The crowd of visitors this time was estimated at close to million souls. And the marvel to me was the apparent ease with which the police preserved order and prevented dangerous or uncomfortable congestion You may say what you please about the New York police. but they are thoroughly trained and do their work to perfection when it comes to the matter of handling crowds in the street.
 q had good view of Wright's aero plane flight Aviation is being brought LID to a science and I believe the day will soon come when the heavens will swarm with flying machines. The aero plane may not be as much of commer- cial success as the automobile, but with in the next two or three years the per son who has not taken a ride through the air will be regarded as moss-back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
WHEN HAVE GONE WEIRD WAYS

John G. Neihardt in October Century. When have finished with this episode Left the hard, uphill road, And gone weird ways to seek another
 load
 Oh, friends, regret me not, nor weep
 for me
 Child of Infinity! Nor dig a grave, nor rear for me a
 tomb To say with lying writ: Here in the
 gloom He who loved bigness takes a narrow
 room,
 Content to pillow here his weary head. For he is dead" But give my body to the funeral pyre, And bid the laughing fire. Eager and strong and swift, like my de-
 sire
 Scatter my subtle essence into space, Free me of time and place. And sweep the bitter ashes from the
 hearth Fling back the dust I borrowed from the
 earth Into the ohemic broil of death and birth, The vast alembic of the cryptic scheme, Warm with the master-dream. And thus, o little house that sheltered
 me, Dissolve again in wind and rain, to be Part of the cosmic weird economy. And. oh how oft with new life shalt thou lift
 Out of the atom-driftl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Kings, Lords and Commons

The budget or general finance bill is before the two houses of parlia- ment and the lords threaten to amend or reject it. This would raise at once a great issue, namely, the power of the lords over a money bill, a sub ject which has been in dispute al- most from Shakespeares day when the commons declared that tax rates and appropriations fought not to be changed or altered by the lords"
 King Edward last week summoned Premier Asquith to Balmoral, and the great negotiator and conciliator is thought to have up his royal sleeves some scheme by which clash be- tween the two houses can be avoided or at least postponed. King Edward has no appetite for a constitutional crisis. The feature of the budget that is at stake is the increased taxation of lands. The King himself is a great landowner. The plan of the King has not yet been disclosed
 But King Edward is not considered a selfish man. He may desire to avoid a constitutional conflict over the na-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Mr. Hearst afd the MaYOraltY

MT. Hearst agrees to run for mayor of New York if his associates on the new ticket consist of republicans and fusionists. He therefore becomes a fusion leader rather than a leader of the Independence league, which once nearly made him mayor of the chief city in the country.
 There will not be much ginger in a Hearst fusion campaign. His old followers will not take kindly to an effort to elect a lot of disgruntled re- publicans and democrats, all old hands in politics. The Hearst vote fell away when he ran for governor, and it will fall away still more this year. It is not believed that Mr Hearst will in dulge in any of his spectacular ef- forts of four years ago
 Judge Gaynor stands as the reform candidate for mayor, and he stands ulSIluCIly Ou HIS TeCOTu. f1e uO6S uOl even indorse some of his associates on the Tammany ticket He says he was not consulted when they were se- lected. He declines to be held respon- sible for the minor associates on the democratic ticket. He asks all voters to accept or reject his candidacy on his personal record, and all know that no machine can control him.
 MT. Barnard, the republican nomi- nee, Is respectable banker, but he has no record that will win the tens of thousands of recruits that he will need in order to be elected He is no honester than Judge Gaynor, and he is not the latter's equal as a re- former AS things stand today Judge Gaynor will go into office backed by a large popular plurality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

drink with their dinner. was bound to admit that they did not drink water.
 Every person, no matter what his con- dition in life, has a glass of beer with dinner, and any attempt to deprive the people of that little luxury would meet with the most violent opposition. When I come back to Birmingham and find it is made a sin or crime to drink glass of beer with dinner or luncheon my heart grieves for the number of sinners and criminals that are to be found in Great Britain.
 Now, don't intend to enter into any discussion of this prohibition question be- yond the fact of saying that I think it's advocates are going a little too far. If any man can convince me that I am either a sinner or a criminal simply because drink a glass of beer with my dinner or luncheon I will thank him for the ser vice; but when I know there are millions of pure, virtuous women and honest men who take their glass of beer with dinner, I will require more proof than fanatical ranting to convince me. This absurd pro- hibition movement has made Alabama the laughing stock of the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
TWILL BE DEFEATED.

From the Dothan Journal.
 Never fear but that the amendment will be defeated-overwhe e1mingly and everlastingly defeated. The Anglo-Saxon blood in the veins of Alabamians runs too pure, the price paid for liberty was too dear, and the record of its history too recent and clear. In that struggle he became himself-his own. In that great charter his home became the cita- del and fortress of his rights. The right to live and eat and drink and be happy therein, undisturbed by even the king. To go hence and come in and to do as he pleased, so he did not infringe on an others rights, and now after time he is asked to surrender some of these rights to open his door to hordes of of fcious menials and spies to torment and harass him and his family, and to de- stroy his rest and privilege and peace But have no fears, he will never do 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

fall below the 100000 mark. Some political statisticians place it as low as 9O0O0. Even if there are 100000 quail flied voters in Alabama it is not prob able that more than S0,0OO ballots will be cast in November. The usual estimates now range from 10000 to S0,- 900. In view of the situation there fore, the side that polls as many as 10000 votes is almost sure to win. Some of the amendment leaders start ed out by predicting huge majorities 1but the figures they named were ab- surd and only showed their ignorance of facts and conditions as they are.
 Every southern state passed through frightful ordeals in the days of the earpetbagger and the sealawag and military rule-in the period known as reconstruction days, just after the war Those were distressing times in the south, very often exceeding even the horrors of war. Since that trying period Alabama has witnessed much political turmoil but now for the first time in almost 40 years the people are face to face with a crisis on which turns the vital question of human lib- erty itself. There is no exaggeration in this matter
 Politicians who are trying to pro- mote their fortunes by advocating con- stitutional prohibition would have the voters believe that conditions under the amendment could be no more dras- tic than they are now. But men of in- telligence cannot be thus deluded. The danger cannot be minimized by the smooth talk of professional prohibi- tionists or by the promises of pro- hibition candidates for office. The danger is real With the ratification of the amendment liberty would be crushed. Let every freeman then keep the calendar in mind and so arrange his business or his social affairs as not to be away from home on Noyem- Der 29
 Every vote will be needed and no Alabamian can perform a more patri otic service for his state than to make a sacrifice, if need be, and answer, q am here" at the roll call seven weeks from tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
IT IS PATHETIC.

From the Dothan Journal.
 It is pathetic in the extreme to see the governor of Alabama on the stump being compelled to defend law which his leg islature passed and which he signed at the dictation of the Ohio carpetbagger by promising pardon to those who vio- late it. That law makes it illegal to make or have blackberry or scupper- nong wine, but the governor says he will pardon any who violate it. This is respect for the law with a vengeance. Excuse us! We are law-abiding citizens in southeast Alabama, and besides we do not care to rely on the tender mer- cies of the governor to save us from a convict's cell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Alabama'S State Fair

This is State Fair week and the personal cooperation of every citizen of the greater city is needed in or der to make it a successful and sat isfactory event. Not only should the home citizen go to the fair, but he should talk flair" throughout the week. He should invite his friends through out the state to come to the fair.
 The railroads announce low rates from every one of the 67 counties in the state, and the fair officials have the world many attractions, some ed ucational and practical, and some won derful, and some designed simply to amuse. The combination outruns all efforts of previous fairs, and the fair of last year was considered highly satisfactory in many respects.
 The merchants of Birmingham will do their best to please in their own establishments all visitors. Their stocks are new and fine. Opening day will really be renewed this week. There is in fact but one thing need ed now, namely, the cooperation of every home citizen in extolling to the maximum of truth the attractions of the fair. Local and home enthusiasm highly successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10

Let's try them now. If they be good there is plenty of time in the future to incorporate them in the constitution. If they be had, give the people opportunity to repeal them, and make laws which are practical and which can be enforced. There should be conservatism in all things
 But just at this moment Birmingham is becoming the greatest iron and steel cen ter of the world. It is leading not only the south, but this whole country. in de- velopment. and is producing the best quality of iron and steel of the world.
 It is not only doing this, but within the next week there will be demonstra ton here of the most perfect heavier than-air flying machine, or aeroplane, that has ever been produced in the world. There is simple man, by the name of D. T. Odom, who has nearly completed an aeroplane in one of the old buildings at the Fair Grounds. This man has studied the Wright machine and other machines and has constructed an aero plane which is scientifically and practi- cally correct. Every detail of the ma chine seems to me perfect. He expects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
Seven Weeks on

The election to decide whether or not prohibition is to be written in the constitution of Alabama is to be held seven weeks from tomorrow. As the liberties of the people are threat ened it .behooves every freeman who is entitled to vote to cast his ballot agains1 the obnoxious amendment.
 OwAg to the small vote that will be rolled the majority either way can not De large. The cumulative poll tax cut1 down the electorate every/year andy 1t is safe to say that tue total number entitled to vote this>year will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT POLITICS
 AND THE BIRMINGHAM BUILT AEROPLANE

to make a demonstration at the Fair Grounds on Wednesday. and believe by Friday or Saturday of this week he will have his machine in such condition that he will outdo anything which has been accomplished by the Wright brothers.
 When I first heard of MT. Odom's ven- ture l thought it was merely an effort of a novice to copy that which somebody else had done and make display merely for Fair purposes, but have examined his machine and believe that he has constructed an aeroplane that will ac- eomplish more and be safer and more perfect than any which has yet been built.
 Birmingham leads in everything. And I believe that we shall, during the coming week. see exhibited here the most per- fectly constructed and practical heavier than-air flying machine which has yet been produced.
 If Odom is successful, and I believe he will be. people will come from every sec tion of this country to see his flights.
 Success to odom and his aeroplane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-10
The Making of Good Roads.

CT have been much interested in the ap- preaching meeting of the Alabama Good Roads association here next Thursday" said a delegate. For years l have read everything I could get in newspapers on the construction and maintenance of good roads,
 'I am sorry to have to say it, but do not think the so-called government road building experts are fully qualified to handle the question from a practical and economical point of view Yes, l know that if you give them plenty of money and the material, they can built the finest or roads, but what we need in the south is the best, most economical plan as to ma terial and construction, for we have such a great job ahead of us-so many, many miles of road to build.
 q notice that in Pennsylvania the peo- pie have had quite merry war as to as- phaltum, macadam or brick material for the construction of state highways. In one section brick won, but asphaltum seems the popular material.
 Here in Alabama we have ample cheap materials in chert beds in some sections and gravel deposits, limestone and slag in others. Here in Jefferson county the chert and slag roads are the ones that so far have proven the most satisfactory, counting the cost.
 "It may prove interesting to some to know that in some counties there have been roads constructed of broad, flat iron rails with flanges to keep the wheels on the track. The roads are double tracked and where the travel is heavy they have turn out arrangements to permit vehicles to pass each other"