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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20

Ned with a mild twinkle in his
eye. II beg of you to efface your
self from the range of my vision"
For an answer Jonas with one
blow struck Ned on the elbow.
Smarting with pain, Ned was
tempted to reply in kind. But he
was made of sterner stuff. In fact,
Ned Merton mastered himself. Di-
recting look Of reproof at Jonas
Jobson, he abruptly left the scene.
This should have sufficed for
Jonas, but Ned resolved to heap
Goals of fire upon his head. Some
days later from behind a goose
berry bush Ned espied the bad boy
approaching. So he let fly with
the Goals, about a scuttleful. They
were not afire, but that was soon
remedied, for they quickly lit on
the head of Jonas.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
SAY WRIGHT HAS
SOLDLFIED LABOR

tions opposed to government by
injunction" for the purpose of
launching an independent political
movement and beginning war
upon the judicial system as at
present administered.
The Wright decision has had the
effect of solidifying the conserva-
tive and radical factions in the la
Dor movement as nothing has done
in a generation. 1t is freely predict
ed that if Gompers, Mitchell and
Morrison finally go to prison land
there is no thought of appealing
for their pardon), their penalizing
will mean at least a million more
members for the trade unions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
OPINIONS
MORE COMMENT ON THE
BACHELOR.
BY AND ABOUT WOMEN

BY Mrs. Olivia SmedIey, socioIogist
and Mothers Club Member,
Seattle, Wash.
A confirmed bachelor is a dan
gerous element in the community.
What we want is more homes for
children, instead of boarding
houses; more home cooking for
wandering men instead of cafe and
restaurant food; more wives and
less working women; less selfish
bachelors and more unselfish mar
ried men.
A bachelor is generally one large
bunch of self conceit, who needs
the services of domestic adviser
strong enough to show him where
he is at, intelligent enough to indi-
cate to him his general cheapness,
and good enough to elevate him to
higher regard for the seriousness
of life.
The bachelor ought to be thank
full that he is not arrested as a
public nuisance.
Who serves on the chain gang?
The bachelor. Who fills the patrol
wagons? The bachelor. Who holds
up the married man on his way
home and relieves him of the prod
uct of his weeks work? The bach
elor.
He and his kind ought to be ex-
patriated to Patagonia or Siberia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
NED MERToN's NOBLE
REVENGE

Ned Merton was gentle youth.
Always neatly attired, Ned was a
general favorite. No one could find
fault with him, much as everyone
sought to. What more can be said?
Quite a different lad was Jonas
Jobson, rude boy of the village.
He was ever in mischief, Also he
had the appearance of one who
is untidy. He had large, chapped
knuckles, and did not keep the top
button of his jacket fastened ex-
cept in very inclement weather.
When his hair was in disorder it
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
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4HIRp s.kREAD!!E!!::k
" pr FRED ScXHEFER. w.
4 nr FRED ScH*EFER.

sure" said Jonas In his harsh, de-
PRAYED manner. I'VE could have
famous fun placing Farmer Der
by's brindled cat in the soft soap
barrel"
81 fear you are a worthless fell
low, Jonas" said Ned, his face
flushing with vexation.
Hon." sneered Jonas. rolling up
his sleeves in the fashion of a
pugilist or boxer for gain. You
are milksop, Ned Merton, and
l dast you to bat an eyelash." Such
was the vulgar language he
uttered.
You cannot provoke me-" said
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
BY FRED SCHAEFER

Went to moving picture theater.
l ndarkness felt someone feeling in
my shoe for discriminating docu-
ments.
Returning to my lodging | found
gimlet holes in all the chair legs.
Photograph of my college class had
been replaced In frame upside
down after search for hidden
papers.
Fired my private secretary;
caught him reading odd Sleuth."
LATER.-Am not being shad-
owed any longer Great guns! Have
they found what they wanted?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
THE LUCK OF LOLElkI.

A mere visitor in the Apache
camp might have noticed nothing
unusual; it was but the last hour of
one in many summer days. Even
the squatting circle of men playing
at the everlasting stick game would
have seemed but ordinary, but it
has been said that appearances are
deceitful. The game was drawing
to finish, and one by one the play
ers withdrew from active participa-
ton. Heaps of barbaric treasure;
silver jewelry, beads of turquoise
and shell and gayly ornamented
clothing, wagered on the move
ments of the painted, falling sticks,
changed hands quickly, going to
augment two larger piles by the
sides of the successful players, un-
til the larger had completely swal-
lowed the smaller and the two play
ers were alone in the game. Lole-
Xxi, son of Kus, the chief, and Ka-
hotsan, son of Tahola, the medi-
cine man, rivals in love and wealth
and for positions, were pitted
against each other in the final
throws.
Across the little circle of SO
white stones used for counters they
glared at each other coldly. Loleiki
rolled and lit a cigaret, blowing
little puffs to the four directions in
silent imploration to the Trues.
"Igee," grunted Kahotsan, "the
son of Kus is 'behutsit'-afraid Of
his winnings. l, Kahotsan, am not
afraid"
1--WE play for WHAT" asked
Loleiki impassively.
Kahotsan pushed out heavy sill
yer bracelet as his wager, and Lole-
Xxi matched it with one of equal
value. Grasping the four little
sticks painted with different colors
on the four sides, he threw them
smartly, end down, against the flat
rock in the center of the circle.
They bounced off merrily and fell
flat-two reds. 10; black, 2; and
white, 1-13 in all.
Kahotsan threw in turn. scoring
%; a blue, two reds and a black,
the blue counting for 10 points. He
| moved his pointer on the little
circle of white stones. Twice
around meant victory.
THE Trues are asleep" he
tainted. "They hear not the pray.
ers of Loleiki, son of Kus."
Loleiki silently picked up his
tsicks. Thrice again they threw
with the luck always on the side of
Kahotsan, and then Kahotsan, hav-
ing completed the circle the second
time, gathered his winnings with
satisfaction. The dusk came slowly,
until they were forced to look
sharply OF discern the color of the
sticks.
Impatient at his continued losses,
Loleiki wagered all the remainder
of his possessions on a single
throw. He arose from the circle, a
man without possessions. Some ONE
grasped his blanket, and he looked
down into the leering face of his
rival.
zone thing more, son of Kus, be-
fore the game ends. /, Kahotsan,
am the great heart; | give you one
more chance. At the next full
moon, Notwithstanding Winds
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
Most ANYiHiNG3

emperor of China was murdered.
If he wasn't he is still as dead as
if he had been.
Every possibility of war in the
Balkans has been removed. Mean
ing that nothing remains to it but
that war cloud
Milkman-I lost one of my cows
yesterday.
Mrs. S. A. r. Casm-I didn't
know you had any.
Few who use the phrase know
that Jack Robinson" was a real
person. AS a matter of fact he
was a favorite of George III, of
England.
The czar Is paid monthly salary
of 100000, and even this does not
support him in the style demanded
by his court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20

l am being bounded. Three diff
ferent men stopped me to borrow a
match. Complying with the last
demand my hand trembled. Saw
borrower make note of my emo
ton on his cuff.
While eating breakfast / read
one of the presidents messages in
the paper. At certain paragraphs
| flushed four times. Heard sus-
picious click. Was / snap shOtted
in the act of four flushing?
This espionage is terrible. New
check room boy at the club has
feet like policeman. Think he
searched my fur overcoat.
Went walking on deserted ave.
nue.. The place Immediately looked
crowded. | will resent this In a
vigorous speech.
Furniture van brought my new
wardrobe. Couldn't get it. open.
Went for a crowbar and returning
found its doors open. Bottom lit
tered with cigar Stubs. Evidently
was crammed with secret service
men.
Paid a waiter with $50 bill In a
cafe. He examined 1t through a
microscope for land grafters'
thumb marks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
Mary on Modes.

Guimpes are as necessary acces-
series now as in the days of the
jumper dress. The only difference
in style appears in the sleeves,
which are long and tucked or nous
quetaire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20

The new toques are small only in
comparison with the huge types of
headgear recently worn. The toque
will be one of the fayorite modes In
spring millinery. II Is to be worn
set well down on the head and is to
De almost void OF ornamentation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
fgcR63R4> a B66R


One half pound of white grapes
seeded and halved, three large ba-
nanas, two oranges, one cup of
pineapple cut in small pieces, and
one cup of cherries. Add the fruit
to one cup of tapioca cooked until
transparent. Spread with shredded
cocoanut and serve with whipped
cream.
Prune Puff.
Add to the unbeaten white of one
egg, one teaspoon Of chopped
prune, cooked and sweetened. Beat
the egg and prune and gradually
add more chopped prunes until
two tablespoons have been used.
Add half tablespoon of lemon
juice. Beat until very stiff. Bake
in slightly buttered cups.
Currant Cake.
Cream together one half cup of
sugar. Add two eggs well beaten
and one-half cup of milk. Add two
cups of -four and three teaspoons
of baking powder. Dredge one cup
of currants with a tablespoon of
-four and add last. Season to taste.
|
"This is where l planted turnip
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
Floral Muf Luxury.

Large muffs, made entirely OF
flowers, are novel and artistic sub
stitutes for the bridal boquet. At
one Of the most fashionable we'd
dings of the season the bride car
ried huge muff of white orchids
and tiny sprays of lily of the valley.
The lily sprays were In clusters
and hung on narrow satin ribbons
from the lily and orchid muff.
Violet muffs, each flower tied on
with a lavender ribbon, are gor-
geous novtleies shown this season.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20

"Why do you say your parrot
is like shakespeare" 1T never
repeats"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20

II you can believe all you hear,
the senate Is getting to be a reg
ular Villianaires club.
The husband of seven wives and
ancestor of 800 children of vari-
Gus generations is dead in Utah.
Thus does the United States census
lose one of its stanchest supporters.
There are more hints that the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20

This is where l planted turnip
seed" Did you get full CROP"
mo, the neighbors' chickens each
got a full CROP"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20

There are more hints that the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-20
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.


Many a man
cheerfully meets
his rent who
doesn't k e er a
rap ter meet his
landlord"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Grant,

A western Kansas editor was recent
ly told that the head of Lincoln aP
pears on the new silver ~half-dollar;
that the bust of Cleveland will be on
the new $40 certificate, and that of
Grant on the $50 n
rs that SOP" he asked.
"You don't suppose I'm lying to
you," replied his informant.
Not at all, not at all" was the edi-
tors reply. 81 wasn't thinking along
that line at all. l just wanted to be
sure. I'll probably get a sight of
Lincoln now and then, and it may be
my rare and wonderous good fortune
to occasionally scrape up a fleeting
acquaintance with Cleveland. But
Grant-dear Grant, good-by, and God
bless you!"-Kansas City Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01


woman, and I shall recommend it as
long as I live."-MRs. MAY FRY,
Lindley, Ind.
One of the greatest triumphs Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering of woman's
dread enemy-tumor. If you have
mysterious pains, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the ~horrorsofa hospital opera
ton, but try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound at once.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
andherbs, MISUNDERSTANDING remedy
for female ills, and such unquestion-
able testimony as the above proves the
value OF this famous remedy, and
should give confidence and hope to
every sick woman.
If you would like especial advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
At HEAD
Elected Chairman Of Conservation
Commission.
MEETING AT STATE HOUSE
oes Moines Banker Leads in Work.
Many Candidates for Office of
Secretary--Meet Again.
in September.

Des Moines, June 26.-Homer "A.
Miller, president of the Home Saw
tngs bank of East Des Moines, was
elected permanent chairman of the
state waterways, drainage and con-
servation commission at the initial
meeting held at the state house. But
Jour members, Mr.. Miller, /. w. Kreel
Of Mason City, l.. w. Anderson OF
Cedar Rapids and Senator A. F. Frud-
len Of Dubuque were present.
Clay manufacturers and cement
men are said to be lined up on OPP
posite sides and endeavoring to bring
their influence to bear in the election
Of a secretary, who is to. receive
$1,000 or $1,000 a year in the discre-
ton of the commission. /. G.. Wheat
Of Emmettsburg, is an active candi-
date and said to be opposed by ce-
nent men, who are reported to have
complained to the commissioners that
Wheat has gone about the state dis
p~araging the use of cement for drain
ago purposes.
Other candidates for the secretary
ship, which will be filed by a COM
mittee of two named by Chairman
Miller, are Capt. Amos w. Brandt of
Des Moines, e~x-deputy auditor of
state; Daniel A. Hites, also a former
deputy auditor and now an employe
Of the archives department; Robert
Bailey Of Des Moines, a civil engi-
neer, and l.. w. McHenry of Des
Moines.
The commission adjourned at the
call of the chair and probably will
not meet again until September. Then
the committee on a secretary will rec
ommend an applicant. The members
Of this committee are known only to
the commission.
Opinions of the four commissioners
present differed as to what line of
work should be undertaken first by
the commission. Committees will be
appointed by MI. Miller to report as
to the feasibility of each of several
lines of activity, such as the collec-
ton OF Information of value to drain
age interests, a survey of Iowa rivers,
and a campaign of education as to
the need of a more intelligent con-
servation and development Of the
states natural esources.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Can't Make Farmers Shut Gates.

Railroad commissioners have found
a limit to their powers. The Chicago
Anamosa and Northern railroad filed
4 complaint against the farmers along
Its line, complaining that they allowed
gates to stand open at night, which
caused some inconvenience from
stock t~respassing upon the right of
way. The commission finds that it
has no power to make the farmers
shut their gates. 1t has no power to
compel the railroads to keep fences
in shape and to give farmers the
gates, but cannot compel them to
close them either at night or in the
daytime.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Orders City Hall Bonds Sold.

With a proposition from George M.
Bechtel & Co., of Davenport to pur-
chase the $35O,000 city hall bond is
sue at 4 per cent tucked away, the
council listened to a committee of east
side business men advocating the
placing of it at 4 IL per cent, and
then sprung the offer, which will save
the city more than $4,000 in interest.
The Bechtel proposition was accept
ed by the council authorizing City
Treasurer Lucas to make the sale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
PERSONAL.

Miss Edith Dodds, daughter OF the
secretary of the Illinois board OF
pharmacy, was married in London
to Robert L. S. Mcclure, of S. 5.
Mcclure, the magazine publisher.
Maj. Charles J. T. Clarke, Twenty
sixth infantry, has been dismissed
from the army for misconduct In
financial affairs.
William j. Bryany Jr., and Miss
Helen Berger were married at the
brides summer home at Grand Lake.
Col.
Newton D. Alling of New York was
elected president of the American In
stitute of Banking, and Chattanooga,
Tenn, was selected as the next meet
ing place.
The home of w. H. Whalen, former
superintendent of the Iowa division or
the Northwestern railway, was de-
stroyed by a bomb at Tucson, AriZ.
John J.. Ryan. former race track
'plunger, was indicted in Cincinnati on
a charge of operating a bucket shop.
Charles M. Schwab, president OF the
Bethlehem Steel Company, returned
from a trip to Europe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
GENERAL NEWS.

Robert Eastman, slayer of Mrs. Ed
it'll Woodill at St. Michaels, Md, killed
himself when surrounded by pursuers.
Justice Bowling in the New York
supreme court granted a separation
and $4,000 a year alimony to Mrs.
Howard Gould. .-'
William Kage, employed by the
United States Express Company at
Green Bay Wis, confessed that he.
and not a robber, as he first reported.
stole $4,000 from the company.
Thirty-four deaths from cholera anc
80 new cases were reported within
"a hours in st. Petersburg.
Striking car men attacked the barns
of the La Crosse, Wis, street railwa-
company and a demand was made fcf
militia to protect the property.
England will send three warships to
San Francisco in October to assist in
celebrating the rebuilding of the city
Albert Reese, a negro murderer,
was taken. from Jail and hanged by a
mob of Is masked men at Cuthbert,
Georgia.
The American Institute of Home.
opathy changed the code of ethics ap-
plying to it's members by releasing
physicians from professional secrecy
when silence is injurious to innocent
persons.
1t has been found hat Abdul Ha.
mid, deposed sultan of Turkey, had
$21, 500, 900 in the Imperial Bank OF
Germany.
Charles F. Hansen a blind erganist
of the Second Presbyterian church in
Indianapolis, saved the sanctuary from
fire after it had been struck by light.
ming.
A number of Navajo Indians, who
have been held at Fort Huachuca at
hard labor for two years, will be lib,
Grated and returned to the reservation
at once, following am order of the su
preme court of Arizona.
Rumors were heard in Milwaukee
that the Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance Company would remove its
headquarters from Milwaukee to Chi
cago. officials of the company refused
to confirm the report.
When a bottle of hair restorel
turned Mrs. Kate ]. Moeser's hail
into a bright green, she sued the man
ufacturer of the preparation and woI
a verdict. of $500 in a New Yorl
court.
Judge Belden of Kenosha, Wis, re
fused to grant citizenship papers t.
two Lithuanians because they hat
kept their saloons open on Sunday.
A report Of a parliamentary commits
sion of France declared the country!
500, 000. 900 navy is practically help
less because of red tape methods.
A. princess was born to the queer
Of Spain, and the royal house was de
lighted at the arrival of a daughter
the two other children being boys.
Mistrusting banks. Mrs. Elizabetl
Farrier Of Sperry. Ia, who died re
Gently. hid several thousands of dol
lars under a carpet and in an organ.
Kermit Roosevelt, according to a re
port from the Loietta plains, wher
the hunting party is now located
killed the largest lion yet slain.
Reports that F.. H. Hartman wa
seriously i'll in Vienna caused grea
alarm in Wall street. but were denie
by his business associates.
Passengers on the New York Gel
trails Chicago special, q fast trail
were excited when two Pullman cal
caught fire as the speeder was lea
ing New York city.
Battling" Nelson. lightweight chan
pion pugilist, knocked out Jack Gil
ford in Ave rounds at Oklahoma City
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Garrett to Speak Aqain.

Secretary B. w. Garrett of the
state board of parole has accepted an
invitation to deliver his lecture, "a
Glimpse of Prison Life" before the
convention of the Iowa Christian En-.
deavor union. The meeting will be
held in Iowa Falls September 6 to s.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Wilson Turns Down a Job,

Because he likes Des Moines bet.
ter than any other city, Lucius VIII
son., secretary of the Greater Des
Moines committee, probably will re-
main here as secretary of the booster
organization. Although he declined
to make a fiat statement that he
would Decline the offer of the secre.
tarysHp of the chamber of commerce
of a southern city he admitted that
it was likely he would remain in Des
Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Ideal Weather for Farming.

The United States crop report for
last week Shows that Iowa farmers
enjoyed almost ideal weather condi
tiors for crop raising. The tempera-
ture fer most of the days in the week
was s~easonably warm while with the
abundance of sunshine and only a
few light showers the cultivation Of
corn progressed rapidly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Council Goes to Court.

A friendly action in the district
court for the determination of the
rights of the city council with respect
to the performance of labor in excess
of the sum of 5000, without contract
to the lowest bidder, has been agreed
upon by the members of the council
as the logical solution of that prob.
lem. The test case will be taken up
on a resolution providing for an APP.
preparation in excess of the 5000 linn.
~itation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
SUMMARY
Of A
WEEKS EVENTS
Latest News of Interest
Boiled Down for the
Busy Man.

WASHINGTON NEwa

Senator La Toilette in an editorial
in his weekly magazine covertly ac-
cused President Taft Of helping to
throttle the move for an income tax.
Vice-president Sherman appeared in
the senate wearing a suit of blue jeans
lade in Georgia.
President Taft's corporation tax
plan was presented to the mate by
Senator Aldrich.
The senate voted to increase the
duty on shoes from Is to 20 per
cent. ad valorem.
President Taft summoned members
Of his cabinet and several leading
senators to the White House for a
conference to devise a plan for levy
ing a tax on corporations.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
offers Prize to Best Essayist.

Samuel Sauccrman, promoter and
organizer of the Trimmer club move,
ment among boys in the state, has
offered a prize of $1.00 to the boys
in the clubs of Oelwein. Waverly and
Des Moines who write the best es.
says giving the best reasons why to
bacco should not be used in any form.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Hart Asks For Parole.

In order that he may give to the
world a new invention for producing
energy by means of weights, Charles
Hart of Des Moines wants a parole
from the Fort Madison p~enitentiary,
where he is serving a five-year term
for forgery. Hart has spent his leis-
ure time in prison figuring out a per-
petual motion machine which he be-
lieves will startle the world, accord
ing to statements in his application
for 4 parole received by Governor
Carroll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-07-01
Corn for Vets Badges.

When the Iowa delegates to the
national Grand Army encampmeni
leave for Salt Lake City in August
each man will carry slung over his
shoulder with red, white and blue rib
bon a monster ear of real Iowa corn.