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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

the retail business of the Waters.
Pierce Oil company. The company
has issued a series of cartoons in
which the rooster" is pictured as
being driven to the henhouse after
being cock of the walk" in Mexico
for so many years. The eagle
sits triumphantly upon the hen.
house where the rooster" is sup
posed to have taken refuge.
eff it is not Eagle it is not Ma.
tional," read the billboard and
street car advertisements of the
company. ..,
This vigorous opponent of the
Standard Oil company is operating
a $2,000,000 refinery at Minatitlan.
on the isthmus of Tehuantepec. 1t
has many millions of acres of oil
land and many producing Oil wells
The Standard Oil company is
fighting back with all it's tremen.
dous power and almost unlimited
financial backing. 1t is issuing a
series of proclamations or pro.
nunciamentoes, printed in Spanish
dhu III WAlSu IL tSlio lIS
side of the oil story, and gives it's
competitor some telling hits. These
pronunciamentoes. are circulated by
the hundreds of thousands OF
copies among the natives. In them
the Standard tells how it opened
the oil fields of Mexico a quarter
OF century ago, established rein
cries on Mexican soil, spending
large sums of money in Mexico
thus assisting the development OF
the country.
1t is claimed by the Standard Oh
interests that its Mexico competi
tor has lost more than $4,000
since it inaugurated the fight fol
the control of the market in this
country. The Mexican concern
says that the losses of the Waters
Pierce Oil company are much
more than it's own losses, as it.
business has fallen off nearly 81
per cent since the vigorous compe
tition was inaugurated.
The Waters-Pierce or STANDARD
Oil company established three OF
refineries in Mexico many years
ago. One is located at Tampico
another at Vera Cruz and the
third in this city. The Tampict
refinery is the only one in opera
ton at this time. 1t represents al
investment of 100000 gold. it /.
said.
1t is a fight of millions agains,
millions. and the people of Mexico
are receiving the benefit of cheap
err oil.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08
RESOLVED

That competition for cheap
ness alone, and not for ex-
cellence of workmanship, is
a race that we do not care to
enter. The prize isn't alIur-
ing. We will do the best
dental work that skill, ex-
perience and superior facili-
ties make possible. We will
charge as little as, and often
less than you will be asked
to pay for much cheaper
work.
That's all.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08
RED-HOT TIMES FOR SENIOR
ROCKEFELLER IN MEXICO

1t recognizes the fact that the
II 100000 natives of the lower
class are the ones who use the
bulk of the refined oils in this
country. Many of these people
cannot read, and in order to reach
them the Mexican Eagle Petroleum
company has a small army of
smooth-tongued orators who deliv-
er addresses upon the street cor
ners on the merits of the company
products.
With flaming banners showing
bright cOlored pictures of the Mex
lean eagle, sitting upon thorny
cactus, the spielers of the concern
ride through the streets of the
cities and towns each day and fin
ally stop at the most public cor
ners or upon the plazas and begin
to hand out line of talk to the
crowd that quickly collects.
1t is the old patent medicine
style of doing business. 1t is new
to Mexico, and is proving wonder
fully effective. Some of these
street orators carry bands OF mu-
sic with them and entertain the
crowds with concerts between
times that talks are not being
made.
my friends, am here tMay to
give you a little entertainment
all absolutely free, l assure you,
the orator begins. 81 represent
the great Mexican Eagle Pe0oleum
company, a concern of which ev-
cry true Mexican should besproud.
We are doing great work lor the
development and" upbuildfhg OF
Mexico. The oils which wed manu-
facture should be in every home,
and so on and so on. a.
The crowd is entertained with
jokes and funny stories and when
everyone is feeling in good humor
the climax is reached by the spiel
er's helper handing out samples of
the oils in small bottles. The band
plays few tunes and the open air
orator and his retinue go to an
other part OF the town.
The Mexican Eagle Petroleum
company is making much to do
over the fact that the Waters
Pierce Oil company is a foreign
corporation. That It is waging a
telling campaign for control of the
oil trade is evidenced by the big
increase In its sales of refined oils
and a corresponding decrease in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

CITY OF MEXICO, Mexico, Jan.
S.-The most spectacular oil war
in the history of the world is 60
ing on in Mexico today. 1t began
several months ago.
The Standard Oil company,
through it's subsidiary concern, the
Waters-Pierce Oil company, is
lined I'D on one side, while on the
other is the Compania de Petroleo
ell Aguila de Mexico, which trans
lated into English is the Mexican
Eagle Petroleum company. The
eagle is the national emblem of
Mexico, and this new company Is
playing the eagle for all it is
worth. The emblem of the Waters
Pierce Oil company is the rooster.
1t is a fight between the eagle and
the rooster.
Both concerns have adopted re-
markable methods for attracting
the attention of the common peo-
ple of the country to their oils.
The Mexican Eagle Petroleum
company has a capital stock of
s25, 10000 1t has for its presi-
dent Guillermo Landa Escandon,
governor of the federal district in
which this city is situated. Its
stockholders are made up of not
ed coterie OF multimillionaires, all
of whom are Mexicans, with the
exception of Sir Weetman Pearson
of London, England.
The company is appealing to the
people for their patronage on the
ground that II is a Mexican con-
Germ. 1t has been the aggressor
ever since the warfare started. II
made the first cut in prices of re-
fined oils and has gone few
notches below every price fixed by
its competitor. 1t has established
retail agencies in every city and
fawu of any siza In Maxic0
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08
ELOPED 8 TIMES AND
WON THE LAST

ROCKVILLE, Md, Jan. S.-After
two previous unsuccessful flights
from their homes, Earl Cornish, Is
years old, son of an Oklahoman mil
lionaire, and Bette Ingram, 16,
years old, daughter of wealthy
western ranchman, are on their
way toward the Pacific coast, after
n hurried elopement from the ma
tional capital and prompt mar
riage In this quiet village.
1t was another illustration of the
truth of the old saying about the
third try being lucky. The first
time young Cornish and the girl
eioped they were overtaken and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

captured by detectives near the Ok
lahoma state line. At another time
young Cornish climbed to the bal.
cony of his sweetheart's room by
means of rope ladder and was
preparing to carry her down and
put her in a motor car when her
father appeared with a shotgun and
the youth beat a hasty retreat.
Miss Ingram was then sent, last
September, by her parents to a pri'
vate school In Blackstone, Va, to
prevent her seeing Cornish. The
plan didn't work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08
TRAINED BEAR, AS JAILER,
TREED ESCAPING PRISONERS

HOUSTON Texas, Jan. 8-Dasy the trained bear of the
Harris county jail here wholesale
prisoners who
cells and attempting free the other prisoners
trecd" by Daisy and srowIs
summoned the sheriff
Daisy making her nightly rounds Of the when
and investigated it, She
four already Daisy chase and the prison
climbed lattice work the of the steel
and locked themselves In q cell while Daisy guard.
When pays prows had aroused the aer and guards they
disprUsed the prsoners.
ahsrn Anderson coneeIved the Idea Of using bear
tlne and has training brun for
tear weighs nearly pounds and docie with keeper
and ~ pusd but prisorsr dars leave his cell when buin
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

Said a handsome gray kitten from
Malta,
II wish you would please call me
Waltah;
For names such as Tom on
This street are so common,
The very idea makes me faltah."
Judge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

Once a senator ran and was
elected on the platform, Friends-I-
inWashington. but his
name has not been preserved in the
chronicles of the recent centuries.
Sincerely, RATH.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08
The Dig for Dollars

New York is digging it's way out
of blizzard. But there is nothing
to do in New York but dig.-St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

His constituents are now asking
Jonathan Bourne Ga senator from
Oregon) If he is still in favor of "a
second elective term"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

Manila, P. Manila Medical So
ciety reports cures of cancer by
vaccination of patients, using virus
from cancer of the patient.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

expires the address label of each When ha GATE
been ADVANCE
taken the list change of date on the address
label Is q receipt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

Ten years ago Hampton
Gould Westcott, then just
turned 80 years of age, was
entering upon a business
career.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

Standard Oil Having Fight
of It's Life Today in South
ern Republic-Big Native
Refining Company Con-
ducts Spectacular Cam
paign Against Trust
Mexican National Eagle
Against Standard Oil
Rooster.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

One of the shames of our
boosted civilization is that
we make those least able
bear the heaviest loads.
Hundreds of lives were
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

Secretary Wilson says the retail
butchers make enormous profits
Now, who told the secretary about
the retailers buying prices? Was
1t the beef trust?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

They talk of 7. R. taking the jot
of digging the Panama canal. AL
I know is that if he takes the jot
he will get it done in time for the
1912 elections, and be ready to quit
it by March 4, 1913.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-08

President Taft's message, you no
ticed, was two days behind. 1t was
too late to be sent to the western
press through the mails. You re-
member what l told you about
Taft's besetting sin What he needs
is a strenuous person with a big
stick right behind him all the
time.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
TAKING REVENGE az WILL
From the PHILADELPHIA I.edp,


Wills are usually as deadly dull al
most other legal doucuments, but now
and then spice of interest is lent by
the curious clauses which they contain
especially those which carry out post
humous grudges.
It's executor In a curious dilemma. A
Ease In point is the last testament OF
Harvey Scott, who died few days age
IN London at the age of 49, In order
10 prevent his heirs, three relatives
whom he disliked. from getting his
property, he had given directionC that
the sum which he left some $4,000,
should be turned into bank notes and
publicly burned. The executor APP
pealed to the courts to be relieved Of
this task. He quantity remarked that
II he obeyed the will, he considered
that he would be guilty OF arson.
A maiden lady OF a sarcastic turn of
mind, Miss Mary Marchant by name,
left ito her dear doctor" q box and ali
it's contents When the physician cot
his legacy home and opened it, imagine
his feelings at discovering that II con-
tanned all the pills and potions which
he had prescribed for his late patient
in the course OF 20 years attendance.
Another wealthy old maid who lived
In Vienna was pestered for years by
requests from her three nephews and
three nieces that she would give then.
portions to enable them to marry. At
last she died. When her will was read
1t was found that about a quarter of n
million OF money was divided among
the six on condition that the nephews
should not marry before 40 and the
nleces not before 80. What was more.
they were all to live in the same house.
under care of the executor, who was
to receive a handsome salary for see
Ing that the legatees obeyed the con-
ditions.
The deacons OF Baptist chapel in
Cheltenham, England, got a shock when
they heard the contents OF the will of
one OF the chapel trustees. who died in
December, 1908. by q codicil he left
fl00 to the chapel for each deacon
who attended his funeral. There were
nine deacons, but not one of them
attended: so instead OF the e 600 by
which ale chapel might have beer,
the ric.Ier, the legacy was void.
Malevolence and benevolence are
ODDLY blended in the will OF Herr Gott-
fried Teller wealthy brewer of Thun
He bequeathed to his native town a
sum OF no less than 100000, but ac-
companied the bequest by the condition
that a certain person whom he disliked
should be not be e-elected to the Com
munal Council, while anothe: Of his pet
aversions was to be deprived of a Ger
tain municipal office which he held.
The council met. and after considering
the Will were forced to notify the exc
cutors that they could not accept the
bequest.
What's probably the strangest and.
at the same time, the most horrible be-
quest ever made, Is to be found in the
will Of Lieutenant de Pap, formerly an
officer In a smart regiment Of Austrian
hussars, who was executed by strang-'
ling some few years ago for the murder
Of his brother.
Previous to his execution, the muir
derer requested that he might be pho
tographed while hanging on the gal
lows. and a copy OF the CHASTITY picture
sent to his father
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
The Path 20 Ye.tsrd.v.

ne Path 60 Yesterday.
There's q path that leads to Yesterday
a rambling path Of blossoms and per.
fume. M
fou remember how the wild grapes over
To the house upon the hilltop deep in
There's path that leads to Yesterday
where sot t5e n Woos ;nr,.n !. vo,.. !,
magic song;
Where the cricket snaps its fairy whip
for hours
And barefoot boy goes whistlnx all
There's q path that leads to Yesterday
through dingles
OF the forest. where tho wood pool is
And the sunbeam is a twinkle soft that
With the glaaness OF girl who dances
by.
There's path that leads to Yesterday.
a-glimmer
with The the S9IIs pearl and purple footsteps Of
Where the first star leaps and flashes, like
a swimmer,
On the violet verge of twilight washed
There's = path that leads to Yesterday,
that's haunted
with the shadows OF old memories Of
And the ghosts of loves that roamed there
once, who counted
Every moment by heartbeat or kiss
Oh, the path that leads to Yesterday It's
calling!
Don't you hear 1t? How It calls through
many things!
through its roses. like the memories now
OF wings.
On the path that leads to Yesterday we've
started:
Hear II calling with its many whippor-
wills,
Like the voices OF old happiness departed,
Through the darkness, where the moon
rests on the hills
Madison Cawein. in New YORK; SIM
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
He'd Wait.

DR.. William o. stillman, the president
OF the International Humane conference,
said during the recent session in WASH
ington, apropos of child labor:
I'D Nike to see the employers of such
labor pGr'shed every time they break the
law, but these men are like the Chief
MacGregor, tricky, and they usually get
OFF,
MacGregor. head Of the great High
land clan. was once sentenced to be
hanged. He had been found guilty Of
stealing. Cattle reiving they called 1t
Economically. There Is always roman
tic name for stealing, when 1t is done by
a big man.
But MacGregor had been caught steal
Ing, and he was sentenced to be hanged.
As he was, however, a distinguished
chieftain, they allowed him to select his
own tree. MacGregor, with great presence
Of mind. then chose a gooseberry bush.
THE judges objected that the goose
berry bush was not big enough but Mac
Gregor replied with dignity:
Let it grow. I'm in no hurry"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
SAVED OLD LADY'S HAIR

My mother used to have very bad
humor on her head which the doctors
called an eczema, and for it I had two
different doctors. Her head was very
sore and her hair nearly all fell out
In spite of what they both did. One
day her niece. came in and they were
speaking of how her hair was falling
out and the doctors did it no good.
She says, Aunt, why don't you try
Cuticura Soap and Guticura Oint.
ment" Mother did and they helped
her. In six months time the itching,
burning and scalding of her head was
over and her hair began growing. To-
day she feels much in debt to CUT.
cura Soap and Ointment for the fine
head of hair she has for an old lady
OF seventy-four.
my own case was an eczema in my
feet. AS soon as the cold weather
came my feet would itch and burn and
then they would crack open and bleed.
Then | thought I would fee to my
mothers friends, Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment. did for four or
five winters. and now my feet are as
smooth rs any ones. Ellsworth Dun
ham. Hiram, Me-, Sept. 80, 1909"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
Progress In RailroadInu.

YES" says the lady whose dress
ease is covered with strange foreign
labels, the way railroads are run now
adays is great Improvement over
what they were fifty years ago."
But surely you had no experience as
a traveller fifty years ago." says her
friend.
Il don't mean that. But nowadays
don't you notice, when there is wreck
1t Is always had at some point convent.
ent to a cluster of farm houses where
the victims can go for coffee and to
get warm?'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
A Modern Point Of View.

From the Woman's Home Companion,
Oid-fashioned garments are naturally
unfamiliar to 5-year-old Helen. Recently.
she was looking at the pictures In a some-
what ancient magazine, and observed an
engraving Of woman equipped with far
spreading crinoline.
'Oh, mama, look" she exclaimed,
there's a foolish lady who's wearing her
hat for q skirti'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
An Unreasonable Canine.
From Success Magazine

A little boy was entertaining the minis
ter the other day until his mother could
complete her toilet. The minister, to
make congenial conversation. inquired:
Have you dog?"
Eyes, sir; a dachshund." responded the
lad.
Where is he?" questioned the dominic,
knowing the way to a boys heart.
Father sends him away for the winter.
He says 1t takes him so long to 20 In and
out of the door. he cools the whole house
off"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

Sir Arthur sullivan's brother, who be-
came an actor, was being examined in
court by Russell. II believe said Mr..
Russell. that you are an architects" at
have been an architect" replied Mr.. Sui
iivan, land am now an actor. but" he
added with an Irresistible twinkle In his
eye, am still drawing large houses
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
His Place.

From the Fliegende Blaetier.
Mama wishes you to enter papa's fac
tory, darling. That would do away with
all his unwiliinxness."
but. dearest, I'm Q poet"
'Ali the better. You can write verses
for our vinegar advertisements
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
RussIa's GROWING Population.

This years census of the Russian
|mpire adds another i've millions to
be population as enumerated in 1908.
The cars subjects now number 160,-
p0,000 and increase every year by
100000 despite wars, epidemics and
Eternal disturbances. AS there is no
(ck Of cultivated soil In Russia there
PENS no reason why this big annual
Pcrease should not continue.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

Il would rather preserve the health
ron.
| Thousands of people who are suffering
18th colds are about today. Tomorrow
hey may be Frustrated with pneumonia.
IN ounce of prevention 10 worth pound
q cure. Get q % cent bottle of Mum
Ions Cold Cure at the nearest drug
'tore. This bottle may be conveniently
arried in the vest pocket. If you are
lot satisfied with the effects of the rem
Sdy, send us your empty bottle and we
iii refund your money. Munyon's Cold
Cure will speedily break up all forms OF
bids and prevent grippe and pneumonia.
.t checks discharges Of the nose and eyes,
tops sneezing, allays inflammation and
ever. and tones up the system.
II you need Medical Advice, write to
Munyon's Doctors. They will carefully
Diagnose your case and advise you by
bali. absolutely free.
Prof. Munyon, SD and Jefferson streets.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

When a woman refuses a man and
no takes to drink, it's a question
whether he 10 trying to drown his cor
row or is celebrating his escape.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

People avoid him because they are
fraid OF his tongue.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

Mrs. WinsIow's soothing syrup.
Dor children teething softens the gums reducesin-
allay palm. cures wind cello. &oa bottle.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

No matter how long your neck may be
Il how sore your throat, Hamlins Wizard
Bill will cure it surely and quickly. It
lrives out all soreness and Inflammation.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
state csn.use, compar.d.

The following table shows the percent
ages of population increase for the states
thur far officially reported both for the
last and the preceding decade:
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

Truth has sliding scale. regard.
ess of the frank person.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
Asking Too Much.

The count has promised that he will
Pver beat or kick me IL l will marry
|m." said the beautiful heiress.
But has he promised to work fol
Pu?" her father asked.
oh. papa, don't be unreasonable"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

Experience is a safer and more use
p guide than any principle, however
fcurate and scientific 1t may be-
pckle.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

The girl in the silk stockings never
pts her skirts muddy.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15

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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
RUP1UkE w without pain , Or o .sr.

bcai operation. No pay until cured. Send for
|tenture. DRS. WRAY d MATHRNEY, oo2
Farmers Loan q Trust Bldx.. Sioux City. Iowa.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-15
LIFE.

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lnitted su
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contain
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death. II