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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04

To tell properly the story of the
postoffice department under Taft and
his political godfather, Roosevelt, one
must begin with the 1904 campaign.
According to the congressional di-
rectory one named Frank Harris
Hitchcock "served as assistant sec
retary of the republican national COM
mittee in the campaign of 1904; was
first assistant postmaster general
from 1905 to 1908; was chosen chair
man of the republican national COM
mittee in July 1908, and conducted
the presidential campaign of that
year; was appointed postmaster gen.
eral by President Taft March 5,
1909"
This official story of Hitchcock's
career is the most Illuminating side
light on the postoffice department. In
plain English it means that Hitch
cock solicited money from the corpor-
ations and railroads to elect Roose-
welt; then he was given the job which
has supervision over the appointment
of postmasters; then he took charge
of Taft's campaign and again
touched" the pirates of Wall street;
then he returned to the postoffice de-
partment. But this time he returned
to take complete charge of the dis
pensing of graft and patronage.
Let not the reader get the innocent
notion that Hitchcock always resigns
his job before he goes out to solicit
campaign contributions for the repub-
lican party. He does not object to
drawing $1,000 of Uncle Sans money
every month while he devotes his time
in making the rounds of the Offices Of
the Wall street plutocrats. The fol-
lowing dispatch from the Washington
Post of January 27, 1910, shows how
Hitchcock spends his time:
1.-The republican national commit
tee wishes this year to assist the re-
COh6l CooiOual
with funds, and it became known to-
day that Postmaster General Hitch
cock, former chairman of the national
committee and still its actual head,
went to Wall street ten days ago to
see what could be done. Money is
still needed, and Mr.. Hitchcock and
Frederick w. Upham, western treas
urer Of the republican committee,
were constantly together during the
latter's short visit here"
Kindly note that the Washington
Post, Taft's personal organ, says that
the postmaster general Is still the ac-
tual head of the republican national
committee. Hitchcock's principal
business is politics, according to the
capitalist press Is 1t then any won
der that the postoffice department
reeks with graft?
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04

With thirty-three per cent of the
area of the state of Washington in
federal reservations, is it any wonder
that the people of this state are taxed
to the limit to keep up the state gov
ernment? With 100000 acres of
school lands in national forests, are
you wondering that you have to pay
big school taxes every year? This
100000 acres is worth on an average
$40 an acre, which at three and one
half per cent interest would pay
$4,000 a year to the state school
funds. But it is paying nothing.
Why? Because conservation has
taken it out of our hands and placed
it in the federal hands, for the bene-
fit CD of the entire country.
This is conservation. This is
Poindexterism. This Is insurgency
doctrine. And you pay the freight
in the shape of taxes every year.
Don't you think that, as taxpayer,
you should look into the matter of
public lands, and help to secure for
this state of Washington it's rights in
its lands within it's. borders?
Not one of the western states has
ever. been able to retain its public
lands granted in the enabling acts.
The federal government has grabbed
most of them, leaving the people of
the western states to pay additional
taxes to keep up the state govern
ments while these state or federal
lands are idle, paying no revenue, and
being held for timber spectators
who have the money to handle things
at the national capital.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04
3.G

This discrimination against COL
vile shows that the Great North
ern and it's grating tributary
the S. F. & N. have no time for
Colville or for Colville's inter-
ests. And inasmuch as the same
rate of discrimination is applied
to EVERY station in Stevens
county by the S. F. & NJ, the
Stevens county people can see
just how dearly the Great North
ern loves Stevens county-and
Stevens county's money.
The Colville stations receipts
are on an average $12O,000 a
year. Most of this is for freight.
Since Colville is paying an aver
age Of 30qo more freight rates
than other towns equally distant
from Spokane on other lines,
you can see just how much of
your own money has been stolen
from you in the years past.
Isn't it about time for Stevens
county people to patronize the
roads which give fair rates, and
completely cut ont the Great
Northern which is continually
grating and gouging you in
freight rates?
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04

In the recent trust-busting cases
which have been handled by the SUI
preme court of the United States,
every member who has been appoint
ed by PRESIDENT Taft has given his de-
cision in favor of the trusts.
The Taft smile voiced no ex-
planation of this curious fact while
on it's tour of the west.
A few more supreme court appoint
ments by President Taft might make
it entirely immaterial to the trusts
which party gains the next election.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04

1t has just been discovered that
the Washington navy yard is upward
of three million dollars short in its
accounts. AS yet, nobody has been ac-
cused Of stealing anything, and the
shortage Is explained on the ground
that the book keeping system is at
fault. This system, or lack OF 1t, has
.thrived under one republican ad-
ministration after another. and yet
nothing so pleases the republicans
as to attempt to ridicule the demo-
Gratis for putting into operation Sc
ries Of Investigations designed to un-
cover and remedy such little matters
as three million dollar shortages" I"
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04
We Still Pay the
High Freight Rates

The facts in the freight rate
case are easily shown in the
following simple table, which
gives the freight classification.
the price in cents per 100 pounds
from Spokane to Colville on the
S. F. & N, the price in cents per
100 pounds from Spokane west
ward on the Great Northern, and
the price in cents per 100 pounds
out of Spokane on the Northern
Pacific. The average is 30%
discrimination against Colville:
Snok.ne IN q Main Mp
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04
Showing that Colville's theatrical

Showing that Colville's theatrical
taste, is not slow, there is motion
picture show here every night, new
opera house is building, three mail
carriers are drawing government
money for going upon the stage every
day, and last Monday one of these
men was moving pictures.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04

We suggest that Miss Nesbitt call
the attention of the farmers to the
impropriety Of using spring wagons
In the fall.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-11-04

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group If you apply DR.. Thomas Eclec-
tic OIL at once. 1t acts like magic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
OPPOSE THE NEW
STATE TAX LAW
Manufacturers VIII Pay Pend.
ing a Repeal Of the Law
by Legislature

The manufacturers tax law, pro-
viding for tax upon the value OF
the real estate, machinery and TX
lures, personal property and raw ma
terials used In manufacturing in the
state was discussed at a meeting in
the Board of Trade rooms yesterday
afternoon. The session was attend
ed by representatives of the princi-
pal industrial plants of the city
Following a discussion of the law
a committee was appointed to confer
with Governor Pennewill and request
him. in case a special session of the
Legislature Is called. to act upon
the revised code TO include I'm the
call a request for the Legislature to
revise the tax bill
The tax, II is claimed, is unequal
and while it is understood what was
meant by the measure, the manner Of
how the tax is TO be collected is a
puzzle. Those at the meeting will
pay the tax as they interpret the law:
The local concerns interested in the
agitation are the American Car and
Foundry Company, Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Corporation, Pusey and
Jones Company, Remington Machine
Company, b. F. Shaw Company, Globe
Silk Mills. James Bradford Company,
Garrett, Miller and Company, viii
mington Malleable Iron Company
Mccullough Iron Company. Jessup
and Moore Paper Company, Ameri-
can Vulcanized Fibre Company,
Electric Hose and Rubber Company,
Glenn Hosiery Company, ]. r.
Rhoads and Sons, Baker Machine
Company, F. F. Slocomb and Com
pany, Charles Warner Company. f.
L. Henderer Sons, Trump Brothers
Machine Company, Barr and Dough-
erty James Q. Bonner, Diamond
State Fibre Company. United Leather
Company, Krebs Company, New Castle
Company. NJ Beadenkopf. Walker and
Elliott, Charles Baird and Company
and the Wilmington Oil Company.
Contractors also are Directing TO
the law because they have TO pay a
tax on goods that are already taxed.
The brick manufacturer pays a tax
on the machinery used and the ma
terial In the bricks and the man who
builds the wall must pay a tax on
the bricks he uses. The same applies
TO the carpenter because the local
mills must pay a tax on the lumber
used in making the mill work and
the carpenter is obliged to pay a tax
on this mill work and the value Of
the building once more figures.
There is a general howl over the
law Contractors admit their will
ingness to pay a mercantile tax, but
not on the goods on which others
have already paid tax.
There are quite large number Of
business men. who have failed TO pay
their mercantile tax. After next
Wednesday there will be % per cent
Of the tax added as a fine
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
CLEAVER-LAROSCH
NUPTIALS SOLEMNIZED

A pretty wedding took place last
evening at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Frank L. Cleav-
er, No 101 South DUPONT street when
their daughter, Miss Beatrice f.
Cleaver was married to John p. La
rosch, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J.
Larosch, of No. AIT East Sixth street,
by the Rev. w. Ernest Greenfield
The couple were attended by Miss
Grace P. Essick and Norman H. Wat
son. The wedding march was played
by Miss Mary Weaver. The bride
wore a handsome gown Of white China
silk trimmed with white beads and
carried white asters. The bridesmaid
wore white and carried pink asters.
The bridal couple received many
handsome gifts. The bride is a mem
Der Of Silverbrook M. 2. Church The
groom is a member of Scott NJ. r.
Church and is active in secret So
cieties. He is member of Old
Swedes baseball team.
Mr. and Mrs. Larosch left amid
showers Of confetti and good wishes
of the wedding company on
the 9.54 express over the B. and o.
railroad TO Washington. They will
live at No. 101 South DUPONT street
The wedding guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cleaver, Miss
Lizzie L. Cleaver. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert A. Cleaver, Mr.. and Mrs w. c.
Cleaver. Roy G. and Malcom Cleaver,
Dr. and Mrs. Henry j. Pollard and
daughter Elizabeth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Stealman and son, Mr. and
Mrs. John J. Larosch asd daughter
Emma NJ. Henry E. Larosch, Misses
Sallie R.. Little 2. and Alice H.
Larosch, Miss Edith S. Blackburn,
Mr.. and Mrs James Tibbitt, Mrs.
Susan A. Moore. John McGovern, Miss
Maggie McGovern, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Losse, John Wartz, Harry
Childs, Miss Blanche Clayton, Harry
Essick, Miss Grace Steel, Mrs. Han
nah Essick. the Rev. and Mrs. w. E.
Graanfold
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
PHILLIEs LOSE PROTEST..

NEW YORK, August 25.-President
Lynch of the National League an
nounced this afternoon that he had
disallowed the protest filed by Presi-
dent Fogel of the Philadelphia Ma
ionals. against yesterdays game
won by Cincinnati. Lynch ruled that
Umpire Eason did right in reversing
his decision, declaring Downey safe
after originally calling hi mout.
Fogel protested that Eason erred in
comforting with assistant Umpire
tombstone and then reversing himself.
I'VE have two umpires for that very
purpose" declared Lynch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
CITY WANTS PAY
FOR BROKEN MAIN

Replying to a communicable from
the Water Department relative to TIKI
cost OF repairing a break In the water
main crossing the Chri-tiana riveI
west of Market street bridge by thu
company doing the dredging in thai
stream some time ago. City Solicitor
Hastings has written to City Council
advising that the Water Department
be upheld in its contention and thai
Council notify United States Engineer
Raymond to hold the $500, the cost
of repairing the main against the
dredging concern.
The dredgers claim they are not
responsible because the pipe did not
appear on the government chart OF
that section OF the liver and contends
the government Is at fault This
leaves the matter up to the govern
ment and the dredgers TO settle be-
tween them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
COMPANY EXPLAINS
THE GAS CONTRACT
Says Council viii Save Only
$500 by Lighting
With Gas

David L. OFT. superintendent OF the
electric light department OF the VIII
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company. said today that when he
sought to explain the details OF tho
company's lighting proposition to the
City Council Committee last night.
previous 10 Council awarding the
lighting contract to the Wilmington
Gas Company his request was de-
clined. although at least one member
OF the committee stated he was not
familiar with electric companys pro-
position yesterday afternoon. In
speaking OF the matter Mr.. OFT said
there was a misconception as to tho
amount to be saved by lighting the
buildings with gas. This amount
has been placed at $1,000
The representatives OF the electric
company made II plain that they con-
templated the use OF Tungsten LAMPS
In the new contract in place Of the
Carbon fillament lamps and the es-
timated costs would have been but
$4,000 at the new rates instead OF
$4,000 at the old rates. This replace
ing Of the old lamps would have in
creased the light power by 80 per
cent the company claims, with a
total cost Of about s2,00S In case tho
Council was satisfied with the present
candle power. It was estimated. the
total yearly cost for lighting. lamps,
fan, current. etc. would be about
S1,700.
The Official continued that instead
OF Council saving 81 200 It Is possible
that a saving OF only from one hum
bred to three hundred dollars will be
made by the new contract.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
LA TOILETTE
HITS TAFT
Says His Veto Of Arizona Bill
Was Not Because Of
Judiciary Recall
FEAR AND DISTRUST'
REAL CAUSE, HE SAYS
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
MADISON, Wis, Aug. 25.-"It was
not the recall of judges that Taft
vetoed; il was the basic principle Of
popular government"
SO declared Senator LaFollette In
the current issue of LaFolletts's Week
ly Magazine
Consider" he continues, the spec
tacle of a President of the United
States giving voice to solemn warnings
against the tyranny of a popular ma
jority and the dangers Of 'momentary
gusts OF popular passion
NOW comes the President OF the
United States himself exalted by the
votes of popular majority and de-
clares that the people cannot be trust
ed to rule; that up to a certain point
It is well to let them play at self
government, but beyond that it must
submit to government from above.
Taft believes in government by a Sc
lect few.
Taft suggests that he is using this
opportunity to assert in no doubtful
tones the necessity for an Independent
and untrammeled judiciary His mes
sage is an effort to turn the prestige
and power of Presidential disapproval
against a movement that is gaining
remarkable Roadway Throughout the
union.
'Why2 Because the special interests,
and a President whose administration
has been consistently special interest
administration, see their end in COM
plete self-government. That the Ari-
IONA constitution contained the recall
Of judges was not the reason for this
pronunciamento; it was the excuse.
The reason was fear and distrust OF
the people
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
CLERGYMAN A HERO.
Saves Friend and Two Children From
Drowning in Lake.

The Rev William L. Pettingill. pas
tor sf North Baptist Church. who is
spending his vacation at Lake Mus
koka, Canada, on Tuesday proved
himself a hero by saving the lives OF
Charles L. Houston Of Coatesville,
Pa, and two children.
Mr. Pettingill with Houston and
the latters two children and two
children Of neighbors started out on
the lake in a small boat and were
overtaken by a storm. The boat was
upset and the occupants thrown into
the water Heuston's two children
quickly reached the shore without as
sistance, as both could swim. Heus-
ton himself was helpless. and Mr..
Pettingill caught him, and, being a
good swimmer. towed him ashore.
Then the neighbours children we're
missed. Mr. Pettingill found another
boat and. rowing out to his over
turned skin, he found the two chill
dren under it, They we're clinging
to the seats and had been unable
to get from under the boat Both
were taken ashore none the worst
for their ducking.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
MANION A HIGH
MAN AT CAMP PERRY

It was learned today that another
member of the First Delaware Infan-
try had won honors at Camp Perry
yesterday in addition to those won
by Color Sergeant Frank Manion, who
landed in tenth position in the con-
test for the Presidents Cup with a
score Of 276. Sergeant c. e. Sam
worth, Of this city. shot q total of
257 placing him in 18th position and
thereby winning a portion OF the
prizes.
John w. Hessian. a former Will
mingtonian, was defeated by AIauion.
Hessian's score being 266, and plac-
ing him fifty-ninth in the list. There
were 4S1 contestants and 11o orizes
will be distributed.
Members Of the local militia are
elated over the success of their com
panions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
GE1 MANY FISH

One of the most successful fishing
parties that ever left Wilmington was
the one which left here for Betterton
last Saturday and returned on Tues
day The party occupied automobiles
of Joseph B. McHugh, James Hurlock
and CORTLAND c. Rice. In the party
we're ]. B. McHugh, James Hurlock,
DR.. Henderson,, G. W. Clews, w. A.
Crawford and Carl Myer.
Mr.. Mayer was the expert fisherman
of the trip. He used all of the bait
in trying to catch large fish. When
he lost his line he quit fishing. When
the anchor was pulled up it was no
ticed that Mr.. Mayors line was en-
tangled in it.
The party caught 20 rock fish and
about 600 perch
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
OPERA VOTING CONTEST.
Interest Grows and the Votes for the
Candidates Are Numerous.

Interest in the voting contest for
the most popular Of the four principal
women in the Manhattan Opera Com
pany at Brandywine Springs Park,
appears to be growing, Judging from
the manner in which the votes are be-
ing polled, large number Of ballots
having been cast last night. Miss
Eugene Leblanc received 1910; Miss
Juliette Atkinson, TIA; Miss Claire
Whitney, 205; Miss Nella Brown, 20.
and the vote now stands as follows
Miss Leblanc, 4.744; Miss Atkinson,
1920; Miss Brown, 1925; Miss Whit
ney, 931
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
NO AGREEMENT
ON BRIDGE LAND

Nothing has been heard so far from
the Pennsylvania Railroad Compan5
regarding the ground needed for the
approach to the new bridge to spar
the Christiana near Third street
Pending a reply from the company I'd
action will be taken by the Levy
Court regarding the condemnation Of
the land. The land over which the
approach is needed Is now undef
agreement in charge OF the Park
Commission and that body is opposed
to the playground being cut up Ia
provide for the bridge approach.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
ATWOOD BEGINS FLY.

BY The United Press.
NYAcK, N. Y, August 25.-The
wind having died down and the rain
having become merely a mist, Atwood
lifted his biplane out of the hill side
pocket" at lao o'clock and started
down the west shore Of the Hudson
on the last leg Of his St Louis-New
York flight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
FIREwORKs AT SPRINGS.

There will be fine display Of fire.
works at .Brandywine Springs Park To-
night. This Is about the time of year
which is always selected for the fire.
works display, for better effects can
be obtained az this time than on the
Fourth OF July.
When Reuben Comes to Town" the
clever musical comedy in which the
Manhattan Opera Company has enter
tanned so many people this season, will
be given its last presentations this
evening and tomorrow afternoon and
evening The attraction next week.
which will be the last OF the season
by the opera company will be Trip
Van Wrinkle"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
MIR. STROUD HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. James d. Stroud re-
turned home today from an extended
trip through the west Mr.. Stroud
was a delegate to the National Con-
vention of Optometrists which was
held at Salt Lake City. Followinh the
convention. Mr.. and Mrs Stroud went
to San Francisco and Los Angeles,
Cal, and from there to Tucson. Ari-
iona. and returned home by way of
the Sunset Route.
Mr.. Stroud was very much pleased
with the trip and impressed with the
great industrial activity displayed
throughout the west. He is connected
with the Willard F. Davis stores.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
DIR. CRAIG TO
BID FAREWELL

The morning services in Grace NJ
E. Church on Sunday will mark the
farewell Of the Rev. DR.. Alfred z.
Craig as pastor of the church, he hav-
ing resigned to become president OF
Morningside University, Of Sioux City.
Iowa. DR.. Craig will leave this city on
Wednesday next Dr. Craig's successor
here has not been selected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
Fined for DisorderIy Conduct.

Upon the complaint of Mrs Sadie
Passwater, Fred Passwater was fined
SO and costs in City Court this morn
ing on the charge Of disorderly con-
duct. It was shown that Fred came
to the house drunk and cursed.
Toney Picoro was excused upon the
charge Of contempt for not appearing
yesterday when he explained that he
thought the case was called for this
morning.
The charge Of assault and battery
against L. W. Hollis was dismissed.
The prosecuting witness, William
Carpenter, colored. did not appear
against him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
NEW LOCATION
FOR LETTER BOXES

The Street and Sewer Departm ant
has requested the postoffice authorities
that when they place the new letter
boxes in Market street after the poles
in that thoroughfare are removed in
the plan to beautify that street. that the
boxes be placed back from the corner
on the cross streets, In line with the
building line. This will place the boxes
the width of the sidewalk back from
the corner
1t is likely that this will be done.
The boxes will be placed on short iron
poles high enough for anybody to
easily reach.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
FRANCE SATISFIED
WITH GERMANY'S NOTE

BY The United Press.
PARIS. Aug. 25.-The French Cab
met today unanimously approved at
special meeting, the final note which
Germany will receive covering the
Moroccan developments. II will be
taken to Berlin at once by Ambassa-
dor Cambon for presentation. to the
German Government.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-25
on STEAMER HERE.

The oil steamer Northwestern from
Tampco. Texas. with oil from the
new fields recently acquired by the
Texas oil Company, will clear this
afternoon in ballast, for Havana. This
vessel Is the first to enter this port
with a load Of oil from Mexico since
the Texas company acquired the
Mexico property.