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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

On this 18th day of January, 1910,
it appearing to this Court that c. e.
Smith, as administrator of the above
estate, has filed his final account, to-
gether with his petition for the dis
|tribution of the residue of said estate
among the heirs of said deceased,
Lit is
n Ordered that on Tuesday, the 18th
Eday of February, 1910, at o'clock
a. m. Of said day. at the courthouse
in the city of Spokane, county of
Spokane, Washington, be and the
same is hereby appointed as a time
for hearing the petition for distribu-
ton and for sediment Of final ac-
count, and 1t is
Further ordered that any person
Interested may appear and file his
exceptions in writing to the said final
account and contest the same, and
show cause, If any, why a final dis
tribution should not be made and
ordered. 1t Is
Further ordered that copy of this
order be published for four success
sive weeks in The Spokane Press, a
newspaper printed and published in
this county, and that a copy of this
order be posted In three public places
in this county. according to law.
prior to the said nearing.
]. ID. HINKLE,
Judge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Horseshoeing.
HOrticulturists
Naturopathy
Manicuring and Massage

Manicuring neatly done by lady exc
pert. Suite 452, Cadillac MOTEL.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Removal
Second Hand Goods

Wanted-Secondh hand furniture and
cast-off clothing. 0S22 Monroe
street PPhone Maxwell 24S7
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

MABOR
CEMENT WORKERS ELECT.

The cement workers have elect
ed new officers. Although the con-
tinued cold weather has caused the
work in this trade to slump, the
union is in good trim, and the men
are looking forward to busy sea-
son.
The new officers are: President,
]. w. Miller; vice president, H. S.
Davis; financial secretary and
treasurer, F. w. Bender; recording
secretary, G. F. Smith; guide, B. s.
O'Neill; guard, w. Owen; trustees,
w. Owen, B. S. O'Neill and F. Will
liams; delegates to the Building
Trades council, f. w. Bender, F.
Williams and ]. W. Miller; dele
gates to Spokane Central Labor
council, H. Polzin, L. Lexington and
H. 8. Davis. The regular meeting
night of the union has been
changed from Tuesday to Friday
night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
DECLARES GOOD DIVIDEND.

At the annual meeting of the
board of trustees of the Colonial
Building company, held January 10,
1910, at their general offices, 222-
224 Lindelle block, Spokane, a divi-
dend of s per cent was declared on
all the company's preferred stock,
which is 1 per cent more than the
company guaranteed. This divi-
dend of per cent will be paid all
preferred stock holders on January
TX 1o1O Mak
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
COATES ADDRESSES ELECTRl-
CAL WORKERS.

A large number of the electrical
workers, inside local No. 70, con-
gregated at the union hall last
night to listen to the address by
David c. Coates, assistant editor
of the Labor World, on the COM
mission form of government. Mr..
Coates is one of the members of
the charter revision committee, and
his address last night proved in
teresting and instructive.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
THOUGHT HE WAS FULL
OF BULLETS

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-Suf-
fering from an attack of mental
alteration, Henry Herthrich, 1900
Laguna, at 3 this morning left his
house attired only in his night
clothes, and proceeded to awaken
his neighbors by ringing on the
door bells. To all whom he awak-
ened, Herthrich said:
Watch out! / am full of bullets
and am going to explode"
Soon Patrolman Gallagher arriv-
ed and to him Herthrich remarked:
II have fired cannon ball; be-
ware"
Gallagher marched the man to
the Detention home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
MRS. MASON TO LECTURE.

Mrs. Blanche H. Mason, the as
sistant labor commissioner of the
state of Washington, will deliver
an address on the Condition of
the Women and Children of Wash
ington," at the First Universalist
church, corner Fifth avenue and
Howard street, tomorrow evening
Mrs. Mason is spending a number
of weeks in Spokane, investigating
conditions. She was recently APP.
pointed as the lady assistant to
Commissioner of Labor Hubbard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
NEW MAYORS TERM
NEARLY CLOSED SUDDENLY

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-While
Mayor Gaynor was going to his
country home on Long Island yes
terday the train got stalled in the
snowstorm. and the mayor and a
friend left II and tried to walk to
the house. He had his ears frozen,
and had to stop at the nearest
house.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
: BAKERS ELECT TONIGHT.

The Bakery and Confectionery
Workers local union will hold an
election of officers at their hall, at
108 IL Howard street, tonight
Since the membership of the local
has recently increased it is ex-
pected that the largest vote in
the history of the local will be
polled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Town Lots in the Town
of COOlin, Ida.

The Idaho Central now has a crew
of men on the line getting ready to
build the railroad to Priest lake. You
can get a bargain in lot at Coolin
for the short time only, as the price
of lots will soon go up. Come and
see the owner. A. GOBLIN, at 1872
Wall street. No agents
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

Miss Wilhelm, chiropodist and mani
curing. r. IL Rainier Grand, SIN
Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
This House Must Be
Sold at Once

BY owner, new 6 room modern
home; full basement. fireplace, close
to car line and school: price $3.50;
make your own terms; $500 under
value; will take lot in trade. Phone,
Main 2764.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
THE DAY in
THE MARKETS

This was a good Saturdays mar
ket, with sales quite widely scatter
ed. Monitor. Snowstorm, Wonder,
CRANKY and Granite & Allie figured
prominently in todays transactions.
Prices were somewhat firmer after a
reactionary week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
500 REWARD

for the conviction of the party or
parties claiming to be agents or
solicitors of the Partisan Dyeing &
Cleaning Works, sos First avenue.
L. A. Lehman, prop.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

WASHINGTON.-The urgent de-
ficiency appropriation bill will be
reported to the house tomorrow. 1t
carries approximately 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
xA.lll!BOR
!: {82&Ir
SUBMIT RAISE TO BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL

SUBMIT RAISE TO BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL
Having decided a maxi for a of
the will
building trades department the
OF the department
mands Tor increase OF be submitted acted
Ing according statement made
Ing
At the meeting which
members initiated number
night being in attendance at the Hoquiam convention
PRESIDENT CASE FAVo RS DIRECT LEGISLATION.
One of the strongest advocates q
Of fighting political msue President
federation labor.
latfon the initiative referendum
"a In his annual address at Hoquiam
must devote much till
iaion and the recall Without them
OF money rule with them will be With d
legislation the only limit
without that in the hands
ges this issue until
efforts be
der the initiative and referendum"
AUXILIARY OF PRESsMEN AND PRESS ASSISTANTS
Another social be added
by local auxlares
ladies' auxiliary
ball.
Tuesday evening February
entertainments
conclusion that
The ladies will hold meeting A.
S316 Conkin Tuesday
arrangements for the ball large attendance is expected
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

and houses my specially; investi-
gate; save money. Address, Il. e. j.,
E330S Liberty
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

Chicago Grain and PROVISIONS.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Wheat-
Close: May, $1.11R; July, SLOPE;
September, 9SBc.
Corn-Close: May, $3.50; July,
6Sasc; September, 6SAc.
Oats-Close: May, 4S1ac; July,
451sc; September, 42c.
Pork-Close: January, $21.S7;
May, $22,O7; July, $22.10.
Lard-Close: January, $12.60;
May, $1222; July, $12.15.
Ribs-Close: January, SLIP;
May, SLIGO; July, $11.62.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.-Eighs
persons were hurt. two seriously.
when a bobsled crashed into treau
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Situations Wanted-Female

Mrs A. Murphy, practical nurse; ex-
perienced in confinement cases.
Call or write WIG Fourth avenue,
in rear
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

Order fixing time and place of
hearing and settlement of final ac-
count and hearing petition for dis
tributiOn.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Hides and Junk

Dealers in junk and hides. Kahn &
Falk Co., 10-l2-14 East Main.
Main 5474.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Liverpool Grain.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 15.-Close:
Wheat, led lower; corn, 1sd lower.
May wheat, SIS 1Rd; January corn,
5s 67sd.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

In the Matter of the Estate of
AXEL LUND, Deceased.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
New York Dental
Company
714H Riverside Ave.
Next to Crescent Store.
NO. 5l13

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
the State of Washington in and
for Spokane County
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Snap.

Snap. Y
Two room house on corner, closl
to Monroe; grade walk in and paid
rents for $12; price $1050.
Five room house near car line;
cheap at $500; trade for lots in
Lidgerwood.
Five room modern on East Hart
son; two lots on the corner; price
$500.
Six room modern on East Boone;
half basement; good plumbing; on
tne car line; $1,000.
Brick block in good outside town;
renting for $50; price $1,000; will
trade this.
Five acres of good irrigated land
at Sunnyside, Wash; all under the
ditch; will trade for Spokane prop
erty; what have you?
piece of ground 100x400 in Lib
erty Park, overlooking the city;
$500; trade.
Hye, McCue, Xix & Coz
1913 EXCHANGE BANK BLDG.
PHONE. MAIN SO
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Doctors

]. Edward Lydon, M. T. D., graduate
American College Mechanic Their
apy. Woman's specialist. Chronic
troubles. No knife or drug. BOIL
Auditorium. M. 1906.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Situations Wanted-Male
Building Contractor

Wanted-The address of Ben Vol
mer. II. Bear, 612 Main avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
We Are the
Dentists

you should have do your dental
work. We are doing bridge work
at the most reasonable prices Of
any dentists in the city. II you
need dental work of any kind be
sure to see us before going else
where.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
UNLISTED STOCKS
EASTERN MARKETS
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

FURNISHED by Walter J. Nichols
&, Coz
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15

Cooper & Co., collections, 410 Column
bia building. Phone, 1892.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Special Notices

*. of p. lodge meets every Friday
night in Pacific halls. Work on the
first, second and third Fridays each
month. Fourth Friday Is social night.
Visiting knights are welcome.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Help Wanted-Female

Good girl to help with work for
home and small wages. Also man
and wife for camp, and two men to
work in timber by piece; can make
good wages. Call at E1907 Euclid
avenue Saturday morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Attorneys.

Samuel T. Crane, lawyer, 40 Column
bia building. Phone, Main 1892.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
Patents.

Let us secure your patent. There Is
money to be made In practical in
ventions. Free report on patentability.
Get our booklet; it is free. SPOKANE
GENERAL ENGINEERING CO., 6l5
Jameson building. Spokane. Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-15
CT A
ADS
Help Wanted-Male

route on north side near court
house. Apply at The Press. Call for
Gates.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
Those Pies Of Boyhood.

How delicious those pies of boy
hood. No pies now ever taste so good.
What's changed7 The pies7 No. It's
you. You've lost the strong, healthy
stomach, the vigorous liver, the active
kidneys, the regular bowels of boyhood.
Your digestion is poor and you blame
the food. What's needed? A COM
plete toning up by Electric Bitters of
all organs of digestion stomach, liver
kidneys, bowels-try them. They'll
restore your boyhood' appetite and
appreciation of food and fairly saturate
your body with new health, strength
and vigor. SOC at A. H. Parrish.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
The Garrison Reunion.

The annual Reunion held each year
at Garrison under the auspices of Cor
poral Doke Post no. 400, G. A. R.,
occurs this year July 26-2o. Efforts
will be made to make this the biggest
and best reunion yet held at Garrison.
All the candidates in Christian county
will be there and that of itself is some
what of a crowd this yea.
There's plenty of water e1d shade
at Garrison and it would be hard to
find better place to camp. An invi-
tation is extended to all to come and
spend the four days, and especially the
old soldiers, no matter whether they
wore the blue or gray.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
Napolen's Grit

was of the unconquerable, never-say die
kind, the kind that you need most when
you have bad cold, cough or lung dis
ease. Suppose troches, cough syrups,
cod liver oil or doctors have all failed,
don't lose heart or hope. Take DR.
Kings New Discovery. Satisfaction is
guaranteed when used for any throat or
lung trouble. It has saved thousands of
hopeless sufferers. It masters stubborn
colds, obstinate coughs, hemorhages,
lagrippe, Group, asthma, hay fever and
whooping cough and is the most safe
and certain remedy for all bronchial
affection. SOC. S1.00. Trial bottle.
free at A. H. Parrish.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
Wilson Creek Soldiers Reunion.

Wilson Creek Soldiers Reunion.
The Union and Confederate veterans
are making preparations for three
days reunion on the historic Wilson
Creek battlefield, Au gust 9, 10 and IL.
This meeting will be the largest and
best held there in many years and will
be the first of the annual events that
will come to be the greatest gathering
of the old soldiers and their friends in
the southwest part of the state.
The committee chosen by the veter-
ans to have charge of affairs is made
up as follows: H. T. Howard, presi-
dent; D. M. Young, secretary; T. B.
Keltner, treasurer and A. S. Grove
J. F. F. Ciborne, Martian L. Howard
and w. B. Coon.
Speakers of national reputation will
be invited and will be present each day
to address the people. Every possible
arrangement will be made to make the
three days pleasant to everyone. j, Be
sure to come.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07

The worlds most successful medicine
for bowel complaints is Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Dialfhoea Remedy.
It has relieved more lives than any
other medicine in use. Invaluable fol
children and adults. Sold by All Deal
ers.
AS there was no celebration on in
Forsyth, the folks of this burg were
pretty badly scattered on the Fourth.
Hollister, Walnut Shade, Taneyville
Bradleyville and Kisse Mills all drew
recruits from here and some went fish
ing.
A mournful crowd gathered on the
square last night and joined in singing
that fearful ballad, MY Wife's Gone
Away" In the bunch were Jesse Nance,
]. B. Hicks, w. R. Adams, Rufus
Brazeal, Joe G. Upton and Floyd Jones.
The chorus was rather weak on the
''hurray.'
Soreness of the muscle, whether in
duced by violent exercise or injury, is
quickly relieved by the free application
of Chamberlain Liniment. This Lini-
ment is equally valuable for musclar
rheumatism and always affords quick
relief. Sold by all dealers.
Ever ybody is cordially invited to
attend the Republican meetings at
Forsyth next Monday. The county
committee will meet and Hon. David
w. Hill will address the people. Those
of the west end who are unable to get
to Forsyth are extended the same invi-
tation to hear Mr.. Hill at Branson
Monday night.
H. P. Cummings, representing the
St. Louis Republic, was in town over
night Tuesday, securing subscribers to
that organ of Democracy. We have
no better friend anywhere than Harve
Cummings, having known him for
twenty-five years, and when he came
to town he looked US up and asked US
to introduce him to the local Demo
Gratis. But we told him the sad, sad
story of George Washington Michael
and he hunted them up alone.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
Tell Some Sick One
It Is Free IF It Fails.


VIII you do an act of Humanity?
-. VIZ you tell some sick friend of this. my
Tell him or her. that you have learned of q
medicine DO certain that Its maker dars say to
tns trss iick 4 y absolutely and Internationally
=, And yon. no doubt. already know Of DY
Shoop s Restorative and its popularity.
For 20 years it has been the standard REM
everywhere In America.
When the inside" or controlling nerves Of
tnese vital organs begin 70 tail. u f. Dr. Shops
thened. and brought these nerves and organs
back to health again.
- do not dose the Stomach. nor stimulate
the Heart or Kidneys-for that is all wrong.
DR.. Shops Restorative goes direct to the
cause OF these ailments-the failing. faltering.
inside or controlling nerves. And herein lies the
keynote to my success.
strong. then that is the certain end Of all such
Tome It is great satisfaction that am
sick. Take my prescription for full 80 days. and
ds falls to help you. the entire expense is
Then sohy should the sick take any
chance on G7ay other medicine, zOhoSs
maker dare not back tt Just as / do bp
this remarkable ofers
also have Rheumatic Remedy-and tha.
remedy Is covered by the same identical mo
help. no pay" protective plan.
OoSAOcSs you aIo iISe 70 CONSULT me g1St as
you would your home physician. My advice and
the book below are yours-and without cost
Perhaps word or two from me will clear
up some serious ailment. have helped thousands
upon thousands by my private prescription or
personal advice plan. Ny best effort il surely
worth your simple request.
So let me send you an order at once. Take
the message to some sick friend
postal will bring the opportunity
will have an honest and trustworthy drug
g1st to whom you can conveniently 60 for the 80
day test.
But first. ask me for the order. for all drug
gists are not authorized to give the 80 day test.
So write me now and save all delays. Re-
member that tomorrow never comes. Address
Dr.. Shoop. Box II. Racine. Wis.
Which Book Shall Send You7
No. / On Dyspepsia No For Women
No. On the Heart No. For Men
No. On the Kidneys No. E On Rheumatisu
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
k0dol dyspepsia Cure
Dlu0stG what ycss eat.
Administrators Notice.

Notcesis hereby given that Letters of
administration upon the estate of James D.
Cook deceased, have been granted to the
Undersigned, by the Probate Court of Taney
sounty, Missouri, bearing date the 18th day
Of April, 1910.
Al persons having claims against said es-
..e are required to exhibit them to me for
sAowarce within one year from the date of
sald letters or they may be precluded from
any ben fit of such estate; and if said claim
se moi exhibited within two years from the
as,e OF the publication of this notice, they
WIZ be foreversbarred.
J. G. Burger, Administrator.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
Notice for Publication.
[Serial No. Ol3l7J

Department of the Interior, u. s. Land
Office at Springfield Mo-, June 25. 1910
Notice is hereby given that Ariel II. Sabin,
of Hercules, Mo-, who on Feb. |, 1905, made
II. e. No. 2S746, for west half lot ne or, and
lot and west half lot 9 NV or, section 5,
township 23n, range 17w 5th principal merid-
ian. has filed notice of intention to make
final five year proof to establish claim to
the land above described, before Clerk OF
County Court, at Forsyth, Mo- on the 9th
day of August, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles M.
Carlyle William K. Hall, Mathew A. Adam
son and John P. Bray, all of Hercules, Mo.
G. N. VAN HoSEN, Register.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
A Frightfu1 Wreck

Of train, automobile or buggy may cause
cuts, brusies, abrasions, sprains or
wounds that demand Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, earth's greatest healer. Quick
relief and prompt cure results. For
burns, boils, sores of all kinds, eczema
chapped hands and lips, sore eyes or
corns, it's supreme. Surest pile cure.
Csc at A.. H. Parrish.
The Taney County republican., 1910-07-07
Licensed to Wed.

Recorder of Deeds, w. I. Moore has
issued the following marriage licenses
during the past week.
Benz. H. Metcalf, of Brown Branch
and Samantha Swadley, of Bradleyville.
Jerry B. Swadley, of Bradleyville' and
Ollie Metcalf, of Brown Branch.
]. F. Brown, of Brown Branch, and
May ]. Lyons, of McClurg.
The oasis., 1910-10-15

upon the sea of life. Take that
 plank from beneath him and he sinks forever. Is it any wonder
 that he comes to look upon his job
 with a proprietary sense, and con
 siders as an enemy that man who
 would deprive him of that job or
 reduce it's earning power? Is it any wonder that he is ready to fight and resort to violence when that sole and only means of sub sistence he knows Is imperllled? It Is useless to quote to him the corol. lary, set forth earlier in this article. to the now established proposition that no one shall enslave another. to. wit: That no one shall be com peIled to employ another whom he does not want. To the desperate man-thouSands of him-those words are an empty platilude sig nifying nothing. And when me arise by thousands under such con- dltions and are prone to violence, what is going 10 he done? Organ izrd society demands that their tendency to violence shall not operate Modern humanity revolt, at the idea of putting them down in the old way, with powder anu ball. Then how shall it be done? That's the problem. And it is one which will tax in the highest d-. gree the boasted American capacity fJr self government.
The oasis., 1910-10-15
Church Fair.

The ladies of the Catholic Church have decided to hold fair for the benefit of the new school, Novem. Der 2lst and 22nd. On Thanks giving eve. November 23rd, there will be a supper and the usual entertainments. The School being great improvement to the city, we feel assured that one and all will be willing to help little. Gifts of any kind, fancy work, etc., or donations of money, will be welcome, and could be brought 10 the Rectory at any time.
 There will be contest between the young ladies of both Nogales { (Arizona and Sonora), in which all girls above fifteen can take part. The prize will be a beauti. ful diamond ring, and the recipient will be proclaimed the most pop ular young lady in Nogales. Every vote must be represented by ten cents gold or twenty cents Mexican money. Information con corning this contest can be obtain. ed from Mrs. Elisa E. de Cheno wetn or Mr. John K. Stelzer, to either of whom any reports or deliveries of contest receipts are to be made.
 Watch the papers for future an. nouncements.
The oasis., 1910-10-15
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
The Makers of Fundamental Law for
 The State of Arizona In Session.

At noon Monday, O5tober 10th. 1910, the ArizIna constitutional convention assembled in the Capi. tOl at Phoenix.
 Organization was effected by election of George w. P. Hunt of Gila County, president; C. A. C,l of Cnchise county, secretary; A. DeSouza of Phoenix, assistant secretary; Ben K. Truman of Pinal county sergeant at arms.
 In the opening the delegate from Santa Cruz county, Hon. Bracey Curtis, was member of the com mittee on credentials.
 Provision was made for twen, ty.four standing committees, and arrangement of those committees took considerable time. Until'that was done the real work of the convention could not be com. menced.