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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02

summed up, as though to himself.
something Of the situation when
then existed at Washington.
y Yes, the coast is clearer now
that Webster is out of the cabinet,
but Mr.. Upshur's death last month
brings In new complications. Had
he remained our secretary of state.
much might have been done. 1t
was only last October he proposed
to Texas treaty of annexation"
Eyes, and found Texas none so
eager" frowned Doctor Ward.
mo; and why not? You and /
know well enough. Sir Richard
Pakenham. the English plenipoten-
tiary here, could tell If he liked.
England is busy with Texas. Texas
owes large funds to England. Eng
land wants Texas as q colony.
There is fire under, this smoke talk
Of Texas dividing into two govern
ments, one, at least, under Eng
lands gentle and unselfish care!
"And now, look you," Calhoun
continued, rising, and pacing up
and down, ~"look what is the evil
dence. Van Zandt, charge d'affairs
in Washington for the republic OF
Texas. wrote Secretary Upshur
only month before Upshurs death
and told him to 60 carefully or he
would drive Mexico to resume the
war, and so cost Texas the friend.
ship of England! Excellent Mr.
Van Zanda! It at least know what
the friendship of England means
So, he asks us IL we will protect
Texas with troops and ships in
case she does sign that agreement
of annexation. Cunning Mr.. Van
Zandt! He knows what that an
swer must be today. with England
ready to fight us for Texas and
Oregon both, and we wholly unpre
pared for war. Cunning Mr.. Van
Zandt, covert friend of England
And lucky Mr.. Upshur. who was
Killed, and so never had to make
that answer" -.
But, John, another will have to
make it, the one way or the other, y
said his friend.
"Yes!" The long hand smote on
the table. ~ - =
President Tyler has offered you
Mr.. Upshur's portfolio as secretary
of state?"
"Yes!" The long hand smote
again.
Doctor Ward made no comment
beyond long whistle. as he re-
crossed his legs. His eyes we're
fixed on Calhoun's frowning face.
There will be events!" said he at
length, grinning.
II have not yet accepted" said
Calhoun. eff l do, it will be to
bring Texas and Oregon into this
Union, one slave. the other free, but
both vast and of mighty future
for us. That done, resign at once
will you accept"
Calhoun's answer was, first tC
pick up paper from his desk
See, here is the despatch Mr.
Pakenham brought from Lord Aber
deem of the British ministry to Mr.
Upshur just two days before his
death. Judge whether Aberdeen
wants liberty-,Or territory. In eff
feet, he reasserts' England's right
to. interfere in our affairs. We
fought one war to disprove that
England has said enough on this
continent. And England has med
died enough"
Calhoun and Ward looked at each
other, sober in their realization OF
the grave problems which then be.
set American craftsmanship sand
American thought. The old doctor
was first to break the silence.
Then do you accept? Will you
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02

open, vas. none. to- well hidden.
Cay Sir Richard!" he resumed.
F"You know. his ancestor was a
of. the Duke of Wei
pingtm. He himself seems to have
absorbed some of the great dukes
| fondness. for the fair. Before he
feame to his he was with England's
legation in Mexico. Twas there he
first met the Dona Lucrezia 'Tis
ESaid he would have remained in
I Mexico had 1t not been arranged
that she and her. husband, Senior
IYturrio. should accompany General
Almonte in the Mexican ministry
there. On these conditions. Sir
IRichard agreed to accept promo.
| ton as minister plenipOtentiary to
Washington"
THAT was nine years ago." COM
| mented Doctor Ward. -
| yes; and 1t was only last fall
that he was made envoy extraor-
! binary. He. is at least an extraor-
binary envoy! Near fifty years of
age, he seems to forget public de-
cenoy; he f0rgets even the Dona
Lucrezia, leaving her to the admir-
alton of Mr.. Polk and Mr.. Van
zandt;. and follows off after the
sprightly Baroness Won Ritz. Mean
time Senior Yturrio also forgets
the Dona Lucrezia, and proceeds
also to follow after the baroness
although with less hope than Sir
Richard, as they say! At least
Pakenham has taste! The Baron.
ess Won Ritz has brains and beauty
both. 1t Is she who is England's
real envoy. Now, l believe she
Z Knows England's real intentions as
to Texas" t-f
I, Doctor Ward screwed his lips
for long whistle. as he contem-
. plated John Calheun's thin. deter
mined face. ~. =. .~.
II do not care at present to say
more" went on my chief; but do
you not see, granted certain mo-
tives, Polk might come into power
pledged to the extension of our
southwest borders ..e~.
Calhoun, are you mad?" cried
This friend. WOULD you plunge this
country into war? Would you pit
two peoples, like cocks on floor
And would you use women in our
diplomacy"
Calhoun now was no longer the
friend, the humanitarian. He was
the relentless machine; the idea
the single purpose, which to the
world at large he had been all his
life in congress, in cabinets on
this or the other side of the
throne of American power. He
spoke coldly as he went on:
'In these matters 1t is not ques-
ton of means, but of results. If war
comes, let it come; although hope
it will not come. AS to the use OF
women-tell me, why not women
Why anything else but women? 1t
is only playing life against life; one
variant against another. That is
politics, my friend. I want Packen'
i ham, So, must learn what Paken
ham wants. Does he want Texas
for England, or the Baroness Won
1 .Ritz for himself?"
Ward still sat and looked at him
my Cod" said he at last, softly;
d but Calhoun went on; ~.-.
Il why, who has made the maps
aef the world, and who has written
dpages in its history? Who makes
and unmakes cities and empires
and republics today? Woman, and
0 not man! Are y0u SO, ignorant
!, and you a physician who know
-lithem botb2.., Cad man. 4, YOU do not
b understand 4 yonr ,iown profession
sand yet you seek to counsel me In
b mine!iSt .-.t
(To be continued)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02

serve again, john.
Listen to me-. Ii i DO accept
shall take Mr.. Upshur's and Mr..
Nelson's place only on pne cor 1i-
t.on-yes, If 1 dc, here-tis whae
shall say to England regarding
Texas. I, shaft show her what I
Monroe doctrine is; shall show het
that while Texas is small and weak,
Texas and this republic are NOT.
This is what l have drafted as" 4
possible reply. l shall tell Mr.. Pal
enham that his chiefs avewal of in
tentions has made it our imperious
duty, in self defense. to hasten the
annexation of Texas cost what II
may, mean what it may John Cal
hount does not. shilly shally.
THAT will be my answer" re
peated my chief at last. Again they
looked gravely, each into the 9th.
er's eye, each knowing what all this
might mean. .
Yes, I shall have Texas, as
shall have Oregon. settled before
lay down my arms, Sam Ward. No
l am not yet ready TO-. die!" Cal
hodn's old fire now Mamed in all
his mein. -.
"The situation is extremely diff
cut" said his friend, slowly. I'll
must be done; but how? We are. {
! nation not ready for war. You as {
statesman are not adequate to the
politics of all this. Where is YOU
political party, John? You have
none. You have outrun all parties
1t will be your ruin, that you have
| been honest" =
Calhoun turned on him swiftly
| "sYou know as we'll as | that mere
politics will not serve 1t will take
some extraordinary measure-yol
know men-and, perhaps, women.''
"Yes," said Doctor Ward, land E
precious silly lot they are; the two
running after each other and for
getting each other; using and vast
ing each other, all the years, from
Troy to Rome! But yes! For q
man, set a woman for trap. Vice
versa, I SUPPOSE"
Calhoun nodded, with a thir
smile. ~
"As it chances, I need a man
Ergo. and very plainly, l must use
a woman!"
They looked at each other for q
moment. That Calhoun planned
some deep laid strategem was
plain. but his. speech for the time
remained enigmatic, even to his
most intimate companion.
"There are two women in oul
world today" said Calhoun. "As tt
Jackson. the old fool was a monag
amist, and still Is. Not SO much 81
Jim Polk of Tennessee. Never
does he appear in public with eyes
other than for the Dona Lucrezis
of the Mexican legation! Now, one
against the other-Mexico agains
Austria"
Doctor Ward raised his eyebrow:
in perplexity. ~
THAT is to say, England, and no
Austria" went on Calhoun, coldly
THE ambassadress of England tt
America was born in Budapest. 81
l say, Austria: or perhaps Hungary
this strange representative who ha
made some stir in Washington her,
these last few weeks" . ~
"Ah, you mean the baroness" ex
claimed Doctor Ward. Tut, Tut
| Calhoun nodded, with the SAM
cold. thin smile. YES he said
II mean M Pakenham's reputet
Mistress his assured secret agen
and spy, the: hsautiful Baroness vol
Ritz" =.
He mentioned a name then wei
known in diplomatic and social life
when intrigue in Washington, il, moi
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02

Mantle was given to me by Vim. III.
Zimmerman, who was employed. It
one time at the Baltimore and OfliO
shops at Riverside. Baltimore. asia
machinist. l was to deliver 1t to =
man at the corner of Ramsay and
Calhoun streets. The understand
ing was that this man was to take
the bomb into the shop at Mount
Glare and set 1t OF"
Zimmerman, In his statement,
says he got the dynamite from
Leightner but does know whore
Leightner received 1t. He also de-
|clares that he does not know wheth-
er Ames was In the plot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02
UNM0uRll I'd, all III
LAB0RER PASSES
Charley Mitchell, Whose Drawn Helped Build - -
ways, Dies on New Years Day 1888

Mitchell had no relatives Mere: y
was just laborer. and iiko5u
of the men who do the hard -
ual work Of building the railv06 '
and developing the mines o. ~
west. his past Is shroudcd n -
terry.
Although Mitchell had no mUnuy
at the time Of his death. the -
prietor Of the place states thai. ~
was an honest man. and that ~
credit at the hotel waB alWaSn
good. He was not given heavily2ts
drink, according to the statemc1e
of Green. The body was taken -
Gilman's undertaking parl0rs. and
will probably be buried at the ~
pense of the county, unless relk.
tives appear. q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02
DRINK CAUSES
A MURDER AT
PORTLAND

PORTLAND, Ore. Jan. 1.-Cae-
sar Bourgeois. Belgian 26. years
old, was shot late tonight BY Louis
Blanchette, manager of the Monte
Carlo saloon. and died on the way
to hospital. Blanchette was ~
rested five minutes after the shoot
ing and is held in the city jail on :
charge of murder.
An argument arose between the
two men when Blanchette refused
to sell Bourgeoise a drink, and the
shooting followed q few minutes
later.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02
KNIGHTS TO VISIT
C0UER D'ALENE

A large party of Knights 81 Col
umbus will leave in. special trpin
over the Inland at p m. today tpr
Occur d'Alene to attend the init2&
ton of aalass dasK oAtkNai, R0lln I.
Spokane council will confer the Sec
ond of the there degrees. The 2pe-
cial train with be held !uhkif tAe-1x-
ercises have concluded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-02

Rent that spare room with a
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
VIEWPOINT.

Frederick Waterbury of Palestine has recently purchased a new seven horsepower gasoline engine.
 The Newtown High School football team played with the Staples H. s. in Westport, Tuesday. The game re- suited in favor of N. H. S., the score being 3S-6.
 Mrs. John Carmody and daughter are enjoying a weeks visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Os- borne.
 1t is hoped that large crowd will attend the whist and dance to be given in the Town hall, Thanksgiving eve, for the benefit of St. Roses church. A very enjoyable evening is promised all who attend. Admission 50 cents.
 Miss Honor Heating has returned from one weeks visit with friends in the Park City.
 Mrs. G. P. Lillis and Mrs. Henry A. Costello enjoyed a day with friends in Bridgeport recently.
 Mrs. R. N. Betts is entertaining Mrs. Wm. L. Sanford of Brooklyn.
 Mrs. Joseph Quackenbush has en- tertained Miss Edith Quackenbush of New Rochelle, N. Y.
 The W. c. T. U. will meet at the Grange hali, Friday, Nov. 18th, at ? o'clock.
 Theodore Stratton of Bethel has been the guest of Mrs. Philo North rop.
 Miss Anna Osborne passed a day recently with friends in the Park City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
STAMFORD

A few days ago Judge Peck made up a party of High school girls and escorted them to the court house in Bridgeport, where they listened to a evil. case; In the group were the Dosch sisters, Agnes and Margaret, Olive Clapp, Frances George, Mar garet Curtis, Nina Aufford, Ida Grim shaw, and Winfred Townroe.
 George K. Wilson is one of our young men who has been fortunate football game tomorrow.
 December 9th the chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in town plans to give play followed by a dance at Red Mems hall.
 Wednesday night. at Devon chapel, Rev. William H. Lewis gave an ad- dress on the Passion Play"
 A large number of people attended the harvest supper last night at the Methodist church. The following married ladies were present and as- sisted at the tables: Mesdames Fred Beard, Edgar and Sidney S. Boards ley, Paul Carey, Julian Clinton, David Stephens, LeGrand Olmstead, Harry Wilcoxson, Charles Bryer. H. B. Barnum, l.. W. Dunbar, William Cli- born, Elliott w. Peck. Harry Fair child, Howard A. Franklin, J. w. Rogerson, M. l.. Beach and Mrs. Frederick and Mrs. Fox.
 This evening the Odd Fellows will hold a meeting.
 The Masonic mass meeting held at the Town hall last evening was large ly attended. It was a secret meeting of the order, and was not open to the public, as some had supposed it would be The invitations sent out were for Masons only. The speakers of the evening were Judge Wilder, of Bridgeport. Stiles Judson and Will 70 Drs- lyir and the transaction of business banquet was served.
 Thomas P. Taylor. of Warwick avenue, has just recovered from an attack of the grip. His little boy has been i'll with the chicken poX.
 The new officers of the Ladies' Benevolent Union of the Methodist church are as follows. President, Mrs. Walter s. Curtis; vice president, Mrs. O. B. Curtiss; secretary and treas urer, Mrs William Cliborn.
 George w. Fairchild, who has been ill for a few days, is now able to to business.
 The ladies of Devon are to hold a bazaar in the chapel. Nov. 30. A play will be given called Not Man in the House.
 St. Johns lodge of Masons will of December.
 Fred Palmer and family are to oc- cupy the Jewell house on Main street
 It is said the play to be given by the High school pupils will be "She Stoops to Conquer"
 Next Sunday afternoon the choir of the Congregational church will rend- CT a fine Thanksgiving cantata, ''The Harvest is Ripe.'' The service will be held at o'clock but regular after noon services will not begin until December 11th. On November 27th the Mems Club will provide for the evening service at which Rev. MT. assistant minister at the, South Church, will be the preacher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
FAIRFIELD

Tuesday last while standing on q Bulkley of Southport, had the nisfor- tune to fall and breake the wrist of her right arm. Dr. Hetzel was called and reduced the fracture
 Toward Thomas started last We'd nesday for a winter in Florida.
 Tomorrow at the Congregational church, Rev. Rennetts Miller of Wash ing will deliver a lecture.
 Harry Flint who has for long time been i'll, has so far improved in health as to be able to walk out
 Men were at work yesterday wireing the inside of St. Pauls church for electricity.
 A good delegation of local people at- tended the recent missionary institute held at the First Presbyterian church in Bridgeport, including Rev. Frank s. Child and Miss Ruth Child, Prof. and Mrs. Francis Brewer, Bacon Wakenan, Mir. Deyo and wife. Rev. MT. Woodruff of Black Rock. and oth- CTS.
 The ladies of the Home Missionary Society held a pleasant meeting yes- terday afternoon. They will soon pack a barrel of garments to be sent to some poor church in this State.
 Last evening there was a social meeting or the sunday school teachers in the parlors of the Congregational church, when plans for future work were discussed.
 The library will be closed on Thanks giving Day.
 Another package of new books has been received at the library, some of which are very interesting. Among them are The Lure of the Antique, by Walter A. Dyer: The Mississippi River, History, by Julius Chambers; Mys- tery of the Green Heart, by Max Penn berton; Romantic California, by Er- nest Piexetto; Quiet Days in Spain, by C.. Bogue Luffmann and Ribbon Roads, a. Motor Tour Abroad, by A. T. & B. R. Wood.
 The last meeting at the Grange was known as Brothers Night" Dr. Donaldson gave a valuable discourse on Germs" How to be Happy" was the title of a talk by Clarence H. Banks. There was music by William P. Bulkeley on the cornet. Edna Bulk ley on the piano. W. H. Fallow on the piccolo, and James Blackman gave a solo.
 James Pratt expects to pass the win- ter in Cuba.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
T. L. WATSON & co.
DEOPLE'S SAVINGS II B BANk

Pays FOUR per cent. interest. Interest begins first of month foi- lowing deposit. Dfvidends-January and July. Deposits of S1 to $1 900 received in one year. E, SAMUEL w. BALDWIN, President.
 EDWARD W. MARSH. Treasurer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
A HOUSEHOLD MEDICINE

To be really valuable must show equally good results from each mem- Der of the family using it. Foley's Honey and Tar does just this. Wheth- CT for children or grown persons Foley's Honey and Tar is best and safest for all coughs and colds. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. '13 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
POINTS OF INTEREST.
For Thanksgiving.


 Don't forget that when you sit down to the Thanksgiving dinner, a glass of Miles ale will help the dinner to taste a little better. For the children let them have a bottle of our sarsaparilla, lemon soda, ginger ale, or soda Just telephone 2072-3 and ask for M. J. Ma loney, ss Jones avenue. he'll attend to your wants.
 Credit.
 Economic authorities recognize credit as a national necessity. We make the above statement so that you may not hesitate to ask for credit to which you are justly entitled. The particu- lar advantage of our credit system ships whatsoever. It hinges on a mutual confdence-you trust us we trust you and the transaction is abso- lutely confidential. At your conven- fence come into our store. We shall be glad to explain our credit system to you. Gately & Brennan, 1S5 State street.
 The Improvement Sale at Thing & Co.'S is attracting thou sands of people who are taking ad- vantage of the great shoe bargains be- ing offered. The carpenters are near ly finished and the electricians and painters will be on deck soon and then we will have one of the most up-to- date store fronts in the city. Just look in our windows today then come in and see the many other bargains. We have made these special prices to induce you to come. for there Is no inconvenience to you while these inn provements are being made. Our large business of last week denotes this fact. Once more we ask you to come. you'll not regret it. s. B.; Thing & Co.,. 1152 Main street.
 Free Souvenirs at Reid's Opening.
 Saturday is the formal opening day of Henry c. Reid's fine new jewelry store in Broad street opposite the post office Mir Reid through this news paper cordially invites the public to attend the opening of a store which to improve and render up-to-date in every respect he and his son have ex- erted every effort. The new estab- 1ishment is most modern and will be found to be ideal shopping quarters. The new stock includes the best pro- ducts of present day jewelry manu- facture and the repair departments offer every facility for rapid. expert work All purchasers Saturday, No vember 19. (opening day), will be pre- sented with handsome souvenirs of the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
DRESSED IN 'sBLACK
 AND YEIIOW''

Not Football Colors'' but the col or of the carton containing Foley's Honey and Tar the best and safest cough remedy for all coughs and colds Do not accept substitute but see that you get the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow carton with black letters. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. Il 3 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
OF BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
ADEQUATE FACILITIES
N o T ICE

For forty-fOur years we have been conducting business at the same old location, corner of Main and John Streets. Bridgepor:. Conn.,, and our Private Bank has been established there continuously. We have received and paid out on demand without no- eico millions of dollars of money de- posited with us and we continue to feceive money subject to depositors check at sight. on which we allow ahroe per cent. per annum. credlted eo each account monthly. We soiicis Che accounts of individuals. business men, firms and corporations. and all who want . hank account where they can deposit money, checks or oraIs. and leave 1t for ono day. one week.one month or one year, and draw interest 0rs it for any time 1t is left with us We give to the business our carefui personal attention as the oldest nrm or private bankers fin this stafe.
 IT. l.. WATSON & CO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-18
Four Reasons Why First
 Mortgage Real Estate Loans Are the Safest and

Best Investment.
 i. Because they are not affected by !. Not affected by condition of the money market.
 3. Not affected by manipulation.
 (. If well selected they never de. preciate in value.
 Now is the Time to Invest. We offer, subject to sale, the fol- lowing list of Bridgeport Mortgages. d -,.r..v.< Acrr~isaI Rate rusuranrA
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-08
President Taft In Opposition.

The opinion in most all sections OF
the country is that Wherever Presi-
dent Taft or The present national ad-
ministration Is an issue in the cam
paign this fall defeat IS bound te fol-
low.
The rank and file OF colored voters
throughout the country saw the preSi-
dents mistake In his reference to the
race when he delivered his inaugural
address. as has since been clearly dem
onstrated by his actions since that
time.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-08
CHURCH WILL CELEBRATE
CENTURY OF PROGRESS.
Macedonia A. M. E. Congregation Pre-
pairing For Hundredth Anniversary.

The Rev. J. O. Lawton and congre-
CATION Of the Macedonia A. NJ. Z.
church, Flushing, n. Y, are making
preparations for the celebration Of the
one hundredth anniversary of the
founding of the church
The program is being arranged for
4 series of special exercises TO cover
about ten days. Rev. Mr.. Lawton has
been pastor of the church for several
years and has been eminently sue
cessful in his work.
The services will begin early in Oc-
tober. Many old residents Of that
section Of Long Island will take part
In the celebration and will relate
many thrilling experiences Of life on
the island fifty years ago.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-08
Republican Party on the Anxious Sea.

The question uppermost In the
minds of politicians the country ever
Is. What is going to happen TO the
Republican candidates this fan II they
TAIL to poll the usual large Afro-Am
can vote?
The Demo.ratic party is said to be
, bidder foSrheir suffrage and stand
ready to do battle against any attempt
at Acknowledgement. On with the
dance,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-08
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