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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-05-27
Other Things Besides Food Are High

So much has been said about the
rise in the cost of living, says New
York paper, that few facts about sum-
mer prices of women's clothing may be
used to illustrate just how high prices
have scared. A woman's ready-made
suit has cost So and upwards more this
spring than last. for the same quality.
She can still buy the suit alluringly
marked "$9.40 cut from $15," but it
has so deteriorated in quality that it
has ceased to be a bargain" at any
price. Actually the suit that is marked
SIS today is of the quality that sold
four years ago for $40. The woman
who bought pattern and made her
own spring suit had to pay 81 yard
for common blue serge that she bought
last year at IS cents, or for broadcloth
$3.50 a yard for what was formerly
$1.25.
Gloves that were a dollar are now
$1.25. Stockings that were awhile ago
Is cents are now IS cents. Shoes
have been marked up. The national
boot and shoe manufacturers say it's
not their fault. 1t is because the pub
lie that found meat too expensive re-
duced their consumption of that article
of food. Therefore there are fewer
hides on the market, which has in
creased the price of leather in the last
three years from II to 80 cents a
pound. Therefore shoes that were
formerly IS a pair are now $3.50.
Women's sandal rubbers that were 25
cents pair few years ago are now IS
cents, and mems rubbers are SIPS.
The manufacturers say one reason for
it is the automobile, the tires of a
single machine using a supply of rub
Der that would have made more than a
hundred pairs of footwear.
The kitchen broom that once was
Is cents is now 40 cents, and a pur-
chaser who recently objected to the
price was cheerfully advised by the
dealer, Better buy now. They're
likely to go to 81 before the end of
the year." Even. a kitchen apron
costs more than it ever did before, with
bingham, which many housewife has
purchased for 6 cents yard, now re-
failing at 10 cents. Staple cotton
cloth once cents is now 1917 cents a
yard, and standard sheeting has moved
up from cents to IS cents yard.
The cheapest wooden blankets have
gone from SIS to 81 pair.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-05-27
Lecture Courses at State Fair

A lecture hall is being provided fol
at the state fair, September 26-Octobei
l, in which 15-minute illustrated lee.
lures will be given on topics that in
terest the fruitgrower, farmer, stockman
and THE average citizen" The topics
will include horticulture, its pests,
treatment, packing, etc. The agricul-
tural courses will include talks on soil,
irrigation and kindred important sub
jects, while the students stock-judg-
ing contest will be the essence Of a
complete course Of lectures by educa-
tors of state and national repute. The
state college faculty and State Superin-
tendent Dewey are working out the de-
tails OF the lecture course.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-05-27

Mirror accounts for the event in some
what curious manner.
I'VE have been repeatedly telling
our countrymen," says the Journal
that momentous events will take place
upon the advent of the new cycle, to
be marked by the 2500th anniversary
OF Maha Pari Nirvana OF Lord Gautama
Buddah in 1911.
All that is taking place today her
aids the coming of an age OF wonderful
discoveries and events which will
change the current of human thought
and will lead the human race to a
higher destiny than has been its lot for
the last 1000 years. We have also
said that the present century will be
memorable for wonderful discoveries
both on the material and spiritual
planes.
Is it not curious that the discovery
of Lord Budda's relics should be fol-
lowed almost Immediately by the ex-
ploration Of the north pole? The dis
covery Of the north pole, we make bold
to say, will pale into insignifcance be-
side the more wonderful discoveries
which will take place during the pres
ent century.
Earthquakes will continue in quick
succession and will throw out from the
bowels OF the earth numerous strange
relics Of the past age. Many historical
and scientific theories will be demon
strated thereby, and altogether a new
age of knowledge and vision will dawn
upon the world"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-05-27

Eight cases Of insanity were reported
by the Seattle police department on
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-05-27
Dissension in Socialist Party

It is claimed that the socialist party
has entered upon declining days.
Thousands of members of the party,
mostly wageworkers, have deserted the
organization during the past year and
are at work recognizing along closer
lines than the socialist party would
stand for. The following news item
regarding the national convention held
in Chicago last week may explain the
trouble:
Chicago, May 20.-An important
change was made in the constitution oil
the socialist party in its congress to-
day when the phrase in the pledge oil
the party was changed from "a politi-
cal party distinct and opposed to all
parties formed by the propertied class
es," to read by the capitalist class
There was a heated debate before
the vote on the proposed change was
taken, but the word capitalist won
by So to 38.
According to delegates who voted in
favor Of the change, it was felt that the
words "propertied classes would be
considered to include farmers. The
sentiment of the party at present is said
to favor the admission of farmers.
A committee of nine was appointed
to consider the farmer question" and
make a report at the convention in
1912.
Socialists Of national reputation who
have been interviewed declare that the
above action will result in the rapid
disintegration of the party until it be-
comes hodge-podge of ancient popu-
listic reforms.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-05-27

May 10, the day after the earth passed
through the tail of Halley's comet, and
the victims were all mentally unbal-
anced as a result of worry over the i'm
pending phenomena and the fear that
the end of the world was at hand. One
old prospector became possessed with
a delusion that the comet would de-
stroy all of the gold mines on earth,
and the other unfortunate persons had
similar false notions. A report from
Nome. Alaska, states that great many
ignorant miners at that place hid them
selves in underground workings until
the comet passed. These exhibitions
of a superstition like unto the beliefs OF
the middle ages is especially remark
able in view of the fact that the pass
age of the comet was not accompanied
by any perceivable phenomena, and
that every newspaper carefully ex-
blamed the nature of the occurrence
and the absence Of any danger.
From all points Of Washington good
reports are being received as to the
outlook for crops, and the identifying
Of home yards continues everywhere a
notable feature, in addition to the con-
struction of new residences and bust
ness houses in every section of the
state.
President Louis w. Hill, Of the
Great Northern railway, after an ex-
tended trip through central, southeast
ern and western Oregon, predicts that
the entire Pacific northwest will enjoy
an immigration during the next three
years that will equal the expectations
of the most enthusiastic.
DR.. Arthur S. Cooper, former Ore
gonian, is in Portland on visit from
Panama after a residence of fifteen
years in the tropics. He is enthusiast
tic relative to the work of the United
States government on both the isthmus
and the canal, and predicts an early
completion OF that great waterway
which means so much to the trade of
Washington. When he left the Ameri-
cans had excavated los, 100000 cubic
yards, and there remain $4,000, 900
yards to excavate, which is being re-
moved at the rate Of IS, 100000 yards
a year.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-05-27

The University of Washington won
the Pacific coast track meet at Berke-
ley, Saturday, May IA, with score Of
Sc points. The University Of Califor-
MIA came second with 81 points. The
universities OF Washington, California,
Stanford, Oregon and Nevada competed
in the contest. Washington's victory
came as a complete surprise to her sup
porters, who had conceded her poor
third place. After the first few events
the meet became a dual contest be-
tween Washington and California
When the relay was called both col
leges were tied with 81 points. Wash
ington won by yard. Gish, of Wash
ington, made the star performance OF
the day, taking places in five events
and winning II points.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
Is the Joke on Pearv Z

Ten years ago Robert e. Peary was
given leave of absence from
the navy for decade with the
understanding that he would en-
ploy his time in Arctic exploration.
He, of course had the north pole as
his objective point. Now, just as he
has convinced many people at the
close of his vacation period that he
has reached the goal OF his ambition
and his quest, comes the lacOnic state
ment, as II by voice from the tomb.
that an oxford friar discovered the
north pole back in 1860.
Harassed by the claims Of DR.. Cook
and the criticism OF skeptical scholars.
Captain Peary must feel now like ex-
claiming In the vernacular OF the time.
What's the use?" This Oxford frlar,
we are told, finding time hanging
heavily on his hands one day, struck
off north with small party to see if
be could logate the pole Il seems to
have been as much q subject of speeu-
lation then as now. He and his party
wendell their way to very northeriy
point, when all but himself dropped
out, and he proceeded until he found
the lbng-lost pole, He made draughts
and notatious OF his Journey and dis
eovery. but. perhaps, never thinking
that his word would be brought into
question, overlooked the detail OF
rounding up a few Eskimo witnesses
with gum drops. So, in the course OF
time, his records were misplaced and
the whole thing dropped from mind
Il must, therefore. be exasperatine
to a man who has spent ten years
looking for a thing and, when he has
about convinced people that he has
found IL, be told that another mar
beat him 10 the discovery by severa
centuries, Why did not those who
had knowledge of this adventuroui
old friar's trick make Il known in tim,
70 soften the asperity OF the Cook
Peary controversy and prevent al
these hard feelsngs2 Somehow theii
failure TO do this and their belated dis
closure smacks OF unfair play. We be
lieve Il viii not have the effect o
disorediting what Captain Peary a
least tried TO do, Anyway. supposr
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
PERSONAL NOTES.

A Philadelphia colored man caught
kneelnE on the pavement giving thanks
for the Athletic victories has been sent to
jail for three months.
An Illinois school teacher has Just paid
1900 for having thrashed a boy. Unless
buoyed up by the memory that she did a
good job on the lad, she must be feeling
downcast.
John r. Mclean northumberland pub
Usher Of Cincinnati and Washington. will
be a candidate for United states senator
from Ohio. II the democrats Of that state
elect a majority Of the general assembly
next month, although no authoritative an
nouncement to this effect has been made.
BY the terms OF the win Of Rufus Clark,
known as Potato" Clark which was ad-
mitted TO probate in Denver. Colo, the
United States government is bequeathed
800 because according 10 the will IN 1928
Clark knew Of the defrauding Of the gov
eminent of an equal amount by a man
whom he did not name.
Mrs. John Curran OF St Louis presl-
dent Of the Women's Missouri Develop
ment association. is working hard to have
the 100000 acres Of untitled fertile land
in her state brought into cultivation. one
OF the means by which she hopes to &C.
complish this Is by having agriculture. al
least the rudiments, taught in the public
schools
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
Keen h Rsfore the Peonle

Keep IL before the people that
on January s., 1898. Joseph s. Bart
ley elected as republican. became
state treasurer OF Nebraska that
On December %, 1898, G. NJ Hitch
cock. editor and publisher Of the
world-Herald, borrowed $4,000 from
State Treasurer BARLEY; that
On September %. 1895. the note
representing the $4,000 Of stolen state
money was renewed by Hitchcock and
covered up in the name OF the same
banker. but endorsed over to BARLEY;
that
Not until September %, 1895, was
a second mortgage for $4,000 recorded
as pretended security for the loan;
that
In January, 1897, BARLEY proved to
be a defsulter for over 100000. OF
which the $4,000 loaned to Hitchcock
was a part; that
On September IA, 1901, when the
property went to foreclosure BARLEY
was still In prison; that
On October j, 1901, when the
note. outlawed BARLEY was in the peni
Tertiary serving sentence for embez
cling the money which Hitchcock en-
| ioyed; that
In 1904 when pressed to pay VI
Hitchcock repudiated all obligation FOL
the $4,000, setting up the statute O.
limitations; that
To this day neither BARLEY nor the
state he's ever been reimbursed the
$4,000. OF which Mr.. Hitchcock is still
/ the beneficiary
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
Cummins and Unity.

AS a conspicuous leader Of the re-
publican progressives, who during the
recent contests in congress went b.
the name of insurgents, Senator Cum
minis Of Iowa fairly and fully strikes
the keynote Of sane advice when he
says: 1T would be the extreme OF
madness to vote for a democratic
candidate for congress, for although
he be honest, It would rob the country
of its surest safeguard.
This is precisely the point which, in
this campaign as never before, repub.
licans in particular and others in gen.
ersl who believe in progressive prin.
ciples of government, want to keer
before them. II is well for one oil
Senator Cummins position in tbs
forum Of politics to help all people tC
understand that the republican lead
ers, by whatever name they may be
known in this contest, are advocating
republican policies and the election o.
a republican congress as the onl!
means OF carrying out those policies
Democrats themselves do not pre-
tend to believe that in the event O
their controlling the next house the!
could or would accomplish anythin,
beyond naturalization of forward
| legislation. Is that what the countr,
needs, or what it wishes? The safe
guard OF which Senator Cummin
/ speaks is not a policy of negation o
notification. 1t is policy of progress
and action, Of positive legislation con
/ tinuing the good that has been begun
and carried on under the Roosevelt
and Taft administrations. Those VIII
are seeking to promote democratic sue
cess in this election are not doing s
with any notion of positive result,
but all negative They do not wan
further tariff revision orr further re
form legislation in other directions
as they know they will get If the re
publicans retain control.
Senator Cummins has spoken OH
and il all the leaders will take up thi
slogan, sounded first by Presider
Taft, they can prevent the eountr
from losing this "surest safeguard" {
its continued prosperity.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
No More Such Fires

Between l and per cent Of our
timber was destroyed by forest fires
this year. The amount In lumber was
100000 feet and in money
SIS, 100000. The flames covered
about 100000 acres OF land and de-
stroyed scores of lives and many small
towns and villages.
What is the use to talk of the oppos-
ing principles OF conservation SO long
as we tolerate such devastation? It is
criminally wrong to permit this mon
umental waste Of natural resources
Six billion feet of this timber is equal
to twelve years cut, we are told. How
long at such a rate would It be before
we had very little resources OF this
character to conserve2
1t may be that our government
needed this awful sacrifice of life and
property to teach il the lesson It has
to learn of protecting It's forests. II
/ so, the cost is nOnetheless dear. Yet
I it would seem somewhat strange, too,
/ II this were true, with so many patri-
otto experts in this and that school of
saving resources at hand 1t is incon-
ceivable that a government as alert
as ours is has not by now learned toll
erably well what the prime causes OF
these forest fires are. That being done
the remedy comes next 1t is not 50
certain that the government has az
definitely decided on that, however
but it must without further delay. II
1t lies in an adequate enlargement OF
the forest ranger service, let this be
done forthwith, for forest fires are not
entirely seasonable affairs and they
may break out before the protection
comes. All the conservation We might
practice upon which of the various
systems we decide Is best can avail
little morally or economically il tn,
hazard OF destructive fires is not les
sened or removed.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
IT GETS LATE EARLY.

w. ID. Nesbit in Chicago Post
One lonesome bee lags to the hive
On sttffened and rheumatic wings,
The frOst-bit cricket, half-aliVe,
Creaks out the sWan-sonE that IL sing
The wind-tOssed withered blade and husk
Where one lOrn cornstalk feebly sWays
Are cracking dirges In the dusk
IL gets late early nowadays.
The cat Is whining at the door
The dog will whimper, too, ere long;
An undertone OF winters roar
Comes IN the breezes treetOp songs
Bare boughs are lifting here and there,
The afternoon dies In a haze,
subtle warning thrills the air
lt gets late early nowadays.
The whistle OF the distant train
Is shrllly chill across the miles,
The children's shouts are very plain
And sudden IN the silent whites
OF this calm, lazy autumn time;
All unexpected on their ways
The glinung stars begin to climb
II gets late early nowadays.
The ohucking chickens seek their rest
The street lamps flare out IN surprise
The drifting clouds against the west
Clean with a myriad gorgeous dyes,
The maple leaves turn richer gold.
The WOodbine has a crimson blaze
The grape leaves crumple up and fold
II gets late early nowadays.
A sense Of sadness and content:
A mingled sense, that makes us ask
What time the dancing summer went
And whence this dun half-mystic mask
The day draws on-this comes a. US
And half In dream and half in dazs
Unto ourselves we murmur thus.
IL sets late early noWadays'
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
The importance of Redistricting

The constitution Of Nebraska re-
quires the legislature to redistrict the
state for legislative representation TO
conform to each successive census.
But notwithstanding this mandate our
legislative apportionment remains the
same today as when fixed in 1887,
nearly twenty-four years ago. In the
meanwhile the state has been settled
up and the distribution of population
materially changed, with the result
that the old districts have become un-
equal and unfair
All the political parties in their plat
forms this year promise redistricting
by the next legislature, although the
republican platform is more emphatic
pledging the governor to call an extra
/ session of the legislature for this pur-
pose If the Job is not done in the reg
ular session.
While apparently redistricting is a
simple task calling only for the ascer-
tainment of the total population OF the
state and division by SO to get the
number entitled to a member Of the
senate and by 100 to get the number
entitled to a member of the house, II
always opens the way for juggling and
gerrymandering if the political party
in control is so disposed. If the demo.
Gratis control the next legislature, we
will have a democratic redistrlcting
and the notorious unscrupulousness oil
democratic partisanship makes it Ger.
tain that the democrats would go thu
limit to carve out an apportionment
designed to make democratic districts
II we are to have even an approx
mately fair apportionment, we will
have to have it from republican gov
ernor and legislature. The impor
lance of this point should not be un
derestimated by republicans when the!
vote at the coming election.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
Effective Warnings.
New York Tribune.


The warnings given from the federal
bench that prison sentences will hereafter
be imposed on persons convicted OF snug
Cling will tend 20 produce a remarkable
revival OF oonscientiousness on the part OF
returning travellers. Many voyagers whose
powers Of recollection hitherto failed them
when they saw q customs declaration
blank will experience new birth Of mem
Ory. Smugglers OF means have not been
greatly inundated by the risk OF being
forced to pay few thousand dollars in
fines as the result OF a disastrous attempt
TO save few hundred dollars in duties.
But the threat OF prison bars will make
economies at the expense OF Uncle Sam APP
pear too dangerous
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26

might say that while I am ready to
assume responsibility for publications
which appear in my paper, / knew abso-
uteh nothing about the Goold matter or
its intended publication until j saw Il in
the World Herald. " Congressman Hitch
cocks confession.
What has that to do with It? The
World-Herald rang the changes on the
Goold expose from day to day for
whole month II blazoned II in big
type and pictured il in scurrilous car
toOns. II Mr.. Hitchcock knew abso-
lutely nothing about its intended pub
LEGATION until he saw it in the World
Herald when originally sprung he still
cannot avoid responsibility for its rep
etition with variations from the first
week in October up to the very day Of
election in November Every word
which the World-Herald then said, and
every cartoon which it printed about
Goold being a partner Of Bartley's, is
today an Indictment OF its editor, G.
NJ. Hitchcock, who admits that he was
in the same way partner OF Bart
ley's and at that moment had stolen
money borrowed from BARLEY in his
I pockets.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
Our Birthday Book
october as, 1910.


Edmund HALEY, the eminent English as
tronomer. whose nainesale visited us this
spring for the first time In seventy-five
years was born near London, October %.
1866, and died IA 1872 He was the first
who successfully predicted the return OF
comet and managed TO hitch his name
10 such a Star.
Charles w. Post, the man who made Bat
tie Greek Mich, famous as a breakfast
food produce center Is just Sc years old.
He was born in Springfield. H.. and
started out in the hardware business and
as Manager Of a pillow factory. He Is
credited with being the originator OF the
prepared food industry.
Benjamin p Birdsall, former member
OF congress from Iowa, was born October
&C. 1858, at Weyauwesa, Wis. He sat on
the district bench from which he was
elevated 20 be representative IN congress
George Victor. vice president Of c. y
Liver company, butcher and bar supplies
was born October g. 1865. IN Pommeraia
Germany. coming 70 this country IN 1881
He was in business in New York City FOR
six years. aud IA Omaha since 1881.
George b. Eddy, foreman OF The Bees
advertising composition. is forty-eiEht. He
Was born In ToWando, Penn, and Is q
printer by trade. He was a member OF
the firm OF Chase a Eddy. booksellers and
publishers from 1855 70 1aes since which
time he has been with The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-10-26
POINTED PLEAsANTRIES.

An authors glory is short-hved'
why so2"
Because as soon as he makes a hit he
is shelved. Baltimore American.
why didn't your boy enter colege?'
He couldn't pass the examination"
do they have to pass an examination?
/ thought all a college boy needed was
some funny clothes. '-Washington Herald.
Let US fly" said the young man to the
girl of his dreams.
But they were not planning an elope-
ment, only an aviation honeymoon trip
Baltimore American.
Mabel-Susan, how old Will you be on
your next birthday?
Street Car Conductor-Thirty-fou next
Susan-Horrid mani How did he know
Newark News.
IL tell you, the machine politicians are
running the state They are depriving us
OF our liberties. They ar"
''Umph- umph ] suppose you intend to
vote against them?"
We'll, I would only ] forgot to register"
Philadelphia Ledger.
Some men," said Uncle Eben, gifts so
far ahead ofsdeir times dat deys sumpin'