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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29

Only one progressive, George
II. Walker of Seattle, was on the
program, he being assigned the
harmless theme, Get Together. I"
Hay Lands Taft.
The Taft campaign was started
by Chairman Coiner proposing a
toast to the president, which was
then Gov. Hay spoke to
the theme "fhe President" which
added more eulogies.
The conclusions by the COVER
nor made a fitting opportunity to
drink a toast to the governor of
the state and this was accomplish
ed as per schedule.
Mrs. Frances King Sears of Sc
attic and Mrs. Addie Barlow OF
spoke for the women.
w. T. Dovell of Seattle, made a
plea for the constitution, declar-
ing the fight in this country Is
We shall have a constitu-
tion as a bulwark of liberty or be
to the "fitful will or a
tickle majority"
Charles Claypool of Olympia
made the old time regulation re-
publican speech on achievements
of the party.
Hay Hits Muckrakers.
Gov. Hay devoted his entire
speech to condemnation of muck
declaring these murder
ing janizaries have so poisoned
our political criticism that it has
lost all .semblance of fairness,
honesty or worthy purpose" and
that the worst of it Is directed
against the president.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29
SELF
AND THREE

(United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb.
29.-Samuel l.. Fisher, pro-
prietOr of the Elk Tamale
factory, today shot and kill
ed his wife Henrietta and
daughters, Ruth, 1S, and
Aileen, f6. Fisher then set
fire to his home at 100 Eirst
av., after which he ended his
own life by blowing out his
brains.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29
Wilson May b
Dropped Out

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
WASHINGTON, ID. O.,
Feb. 29.--James Wilson, Sec
retary of agriculture, 1t was
learned today is in imminent
danger of losing his official
head because of the Florida
Everglades scandal. Presi-
dent Taft, according to re-
port, has offered Wilson's
portfolio to three different
men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29
JACKSON AFTER
HIS BOYS

Virgil Jackson, divorced hus-
band of Mrs. Josephine Brown,
has heard of the murder of his
wife. and wants the boys. He
wired Probation Officer Read to-
day.
Read replied that IL his record
was all right and he could take
care of the boys he could have
them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29

II say" Collier declared, that
the time has gone by when man
can stick knife into our dearest
hopes and San Diego will still get
down and grovel at bis feet.
Collier said that> the president
had agreed with the San Francis
co delegation that San Diego's ex-
position should be showed aside.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29
Progressive Protests.

The first protest against the at
tempt to credit Coiner's dollar
dinner poll as Taft victory
reached the Times Office shortly
after 9 o'clock this morning In the
letter which will be en-
dorsed by thousands of progress
sive voters:
Editor Times: would like to
express through your valuable
paper my disgust and | think the
disgust of thousands of other vot-
ers in this state of an article that
appeared in this mornings paper,
headed, Republicans of State for
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29
BROWN TO PEN

Willis Brown, avenger of his
domestic wrongs with scantling,
is off to the pen today.
His unfaithful wife and para
mour. John Wilson, were buried
yesterday.
Judge Chapman will not ap-
point a guardian to take charge
of the insurance which will be
held for the two little sons of Mrs.
Brown. I;
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-02-29
ESTHER MISSING At TRIAL,
BAKER DEMANDS RETRACT|ON

Miss Esther Astrum pure same charges elsewhere want
subsantiate
motif she vast o in draw them"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30

missioners on old age pensions and
old age insurance.
Chapter 206-Providing for the
safety and health Of foundry workers
by minimizing draughts and doing
away with noxious gases, etc., by ex-
haust fans in foundries in this state.
Chapter 21O-Increasing factory in
spectors to the number of six (mak-
ing in all a total of I'D for the better
enforcement Of factory and workshop
laws.
Chapter 24S-Eight-hour day on
state, county and municipal work
Chapter 273-Providing for at least
one-half hour meal time for six con-
tinuous hours OF labor.
Chapter 307-A plumbers license
act.
Chapter 327-Providing for santa
ton in bake-shops, etc, and also COM
polling the licensing of same.
Chapter 363-Prohibitipg the en-
ployment Of persons under 81 years OF
age in first class and is years in sec
ond class cities as telephone or tele-
phone or telegraph messengers be-
tween the hours Of 10 D. m and a m.
Chapter 271-A semi-monthly pay
act fer railroad employees.
"Chapter discriminating contract
labor in penal institutions and provid-
ing for a state use system.
I'm brief Woodrow Wilson did more
for labor in New Jersey during one
year, than was accomplished In the
seventeen yearazpraKtous2
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30

merit, that the rules of the house made
after due consideration by a commit
tee, and after being carefully adopted
by the house in the beginning of this
congress, are to be changed all at once,
submitting the matter to the committee
of the house to which such matters are
usually beforehand for what Mr..
Speaker? That they may have an OPP
portunity further to swell the pension
roll by special bills, and If there shall
be cases not meritorious to be consid-
cred on Fridays in any Of the omnibus
bills, no man shall have an opportunity
to move to strike them out.
ROASTS RUSSELL.
'sThe gentleman from Missouri (Mr.
RusseIl) and his associates have raised
the pension flag and propose. with the
aid of this resolution, to march on over
all opposition, and to trample beneath
their feet the orderly, legitimate way
of proceeding that the house has mark
ed out by the establishment of rules
for the government of the public bust
ness. 1 protest against such new
departure and such radical change Of
the rules"
Discussing this gag rule by which it
is proposed to railroad" private PEN
sion bills through congress despite the
protests of southern Democrats, a Geor-
gia congressman, who would not allow
his name used, said today:
UNFORTUNATE FOR SOUTH.
'T regard it as unfortunst e that the
action of the house in adopting this gag
rule has been obscured. / think that
every person in the south should be
informed concerning unprecedented &C
ton which appears to have been con-
cocted by Democratic Leader Under
wood and Republican Leader Mann and
rammed down our threats by the com
bination with the support Of the Mis-
souri, junta and Speaker Clark.
Newer in the history of the congress,
so far as I can ascertain has the
house adopted a gag rule in order to
put through private pension bills and
never has such rule been damned
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
VOTERS WARNED TO BEWARE
OF "FAKE' NEWS WEDNESDAY

Georgia
porrs a the
To be forearned
Mas
will decided
to give
Jacksonville
Wednesday,
a ong
The same s III
wiub news
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
SHOOTS WIFE IN BED,
AND THEN KILLS HIMSELF
Especial Dispatch to The JournaI.)

(Specldl O1SpdIcn 10 Inc JOuTudi.l
GAINESVILLE, Ca. Aril 29.-Johd
Pitts, a well known coal dealer of this
city, shot and fatally wounded his wife
while she lay in the bed. and who waa
in a delicate condition. then turned the
pistol on his mother. firing several shot
without effect.
After reloading his pistol Pitts fired
three shots into his own body. causing
instant death.
The shooting took place at their home
on the outskirts of the city early today.
In a statement to the police. Mrs. Pitts
said her husband had been drinking last
night and when she asked him how much
he had drunk, he pulled out his pistol and
pointed it at her. When she told him to
put down the gun. he opened fire, the FIRST
bullet striking her in the abdomen.
Other shots barely missed his mothers
Mrs. j. z. Roberton, and Pitts young
daughter Mrs. Robertson, who was conf
fined to bed with a broken leg, tainted
when her son committed suicide in hei
presence, and is in a critical condB
ton.
It was reported here today that
brother of Pitts, living in commerce
had recently received three letters FROM
the dead man, saying that poverty and
expected child would cause him to taxi
his life
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
MRS. PARKER TOLD
RIGHT AWAY
Here Is a Secret That Will In
tereSt All Ladies, Told by One
Who Knows by Experience

Guide. Miss.-Mrs. Liza Barber. in
speaking of her experience. says: Il
can truthfully say that have been won
derfully benefited by the great wom-
ans tonic. Cardui
Three months ago. 1 could hardly
stand on my feet. and I had given up
ever having good health. After using
two bottles of cardui. I could tell it
was helping me. and I continued taking
IL for a while. Now. I feel as well as
I ever did. and can do all Of my work.
I shall always praise this great medi-
cine TO every suffering woman. / think
there is no other half so good"
No matter how serious or long-stand-
ing the trouble. Cardui viii help you,
for IL is a tonic remedy. especially
adapted to bring relief from womanly
ailments. In the past fifty years, Car
dui has helped thousands Of weak. sick
women back to health and strength.
Cardui acts gently. 1t has a gentle
Strengthening effect on the entire wom-
anly constitution. A remedy with such
a long record Of success and praise.
from so many thousands of those who
have used il. should certainly do you
good. too Don't hesitate. Get a bottle
today.
\. B.-write to: Ladies' Advisory Dept,
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn,
for Special Instructions. and 64-page book,
Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper, on request.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
"A BOLD AND BARE-FACED
ATTEMPT TO BUY GEORGIA.

ally we do not care to have any one who
is not in sympathy with us nosing into
our affairs
YES, naturally
I'VE do not know no wmany Gardner
letters would be discovered by such an
audit, nor how many instances in which
it would be found that the Underwood
manager has written around Georgia,
Take this hundred dollars and give EN-
hell in Morgan
THE authenticity of the Gardner let
ter is not even disputed by the Under
wood manager. On the contrary, he
gives his specific Endorsement TO the
methods it betrayed. Naturally, when
they are employing such tactics, they do
not want anybody not in sympathy with
their affairs 'nosing around in their
business. .es.+
80 bold and bare-faced an attempt to
buy the state Of Georgia has never here
tofore been made, and we do not believe
that the honest manhood of Georgia will
stand for it now
I'VE appeal to the honesty and in
tegrity of the state to rebuke such
methods"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
NO MORE DRUNKENNESS?
Simple Home Remedy Said to
QuenCh All Desire for Liquor

In view of the success Of a very re-
markable treatment for the drink habit
an association of New York business
men is cooperating to help victims
OF this degrading and ruinous habit to
overcome it in the privacy of their own
homes.
To carry out this purpose, the Renova
Co., No. 200 Broadway, Branch 80, New
York, has volunteered to distribute free
ly a trial supply of the remedy, which,
it is asserted. can be used with equal
success without the knowledge of the
victim.
The claims made for the treatment
having been fully substantiated, press
and public should unite in giving this
offer wide publicity. So
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
ABSENT LOVERS WILL
ALL PLEASE MAKE NOTE

HOLYOKE, Mass, April ga radi-
cal increase in the prices of all grades
of writing paper is to be announced
next month by New England mills.
Unofhcially it is stated that the in
crease will range from five to twenty
per cent. The cost of production, it
is stated, has increased steadily in re-
cent years without a corresponding in
clease in the price Of output Recent
concessions to labor in large independ-
emit mills are said to have started the
movement
The American Writing Paper compa-
ny is revising it's wage schedule and
also it's price lists.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
MAJOR QUINN H0N0RED
BY INSURANCE OFFICERS

Maj. Robert ]. Quinn, general agent
of the New England Mutual Life Insur-
ance company, has just returned from
Washington, D. O., where he attended
the annual meeting of the general
agents association Of the New England
Mutual Life Insurance company. The
meeting was held Wednesday and
Thursday last in the New Willard hotel,
Washington.
Major Quinn was honored by being
elected president Of the association.
Arthur ]. Reeves, Of st. Paul, was
elected vice president, and A. r. Thorn
on, Detroit, secretary and treasurer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
THE OLD PLEA
He "Didn't Know 1t Was
Loaded"

The coffee drinker seldom realizes
that coffee contains the drug, caffeine,
a serious poison 20 the heart and
nerves. causing many forms OF disease,
nottceabIy dyspepsia
Z was a lover Of coffee and used 1t
for many years and did not realize the
had effects I was suffering from its use.
TEA Is just as injurious as coffee be-
cause Il. too, contains caffeine, the same
drug found in coffee.)
eat first I was troubled with. indiges-
ton did not attribute the trouble to
the use OF coffee, but thought IL arose
from other causes. With these attacks
I had sick headache. nausea and vomit-
ing. Finally my stomach was in such a
condition could scarcely retain any
food.
q consulted a physician; was told all
my troubles came from indigestion,
but was not informed what caused the
Indigestion kept on with the coffee,
and. kept on with the troubles. too. and
my case continued 20 grow worse from
year 10 year until IL developed into
chronic diarrhea, nausea and severe at
tacks OF vomiting. I could keep moth
ing on my stomach and became a mere
shadow, reduced from 15s to 12S pounds.
"A specialist informed me I had a
very severe case OF catarrh OF the stom-
ach which had got so bad he could do
nothing for me and became convinced
my days were numbered.
Then CHANGED 70 see an article set
ting forth the good qualities OF Postum
and explaining how coffee Injuries peo-
pie. so I concluded to give Postum a
trial I soon saw the good effects
my headaches were less frequent, nau-
sea and vomiting only came on at long
intervals and I was soon changed
man. feeling much better.
Then thought L could stand coffee
again, but as soon as I tried IL my old
troubles returned and again turned to
Postum Would you believe IL, did
this three times before I had sense
enough TO quit coffee for good and keep
on with the Postum I am now a well
man with no more headaches. sick stom-
aeh or vomiting and have already gain
ed back 70 147 pounds" Name given
By Postum Co. Battle Greek. Mich
Look IN pIcgs. for the famous little
book. The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter?
A new one appears from time
to time. They are genuine,
true, and full of human inter-
est. -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
GREAT CROWDS TO GREET
j. r. SMITH AT WAYCROSS

for Gov. Joseph M Brown, that they
feel like they know him personally, and
the greatest interest is manifested in
his coming to Waycross, where he will
speak tonight in the interest Of Wilson.
Ex-Mayor John NJ. Cox will introduce
the speaker. J. E T.. Bowden and w.
w. Lambdin will also speak. Mr.. Smith
will be escorted from the hotel to the
speakers stand by Mayor H. d. Reed,
ex- Mayor John M. Cox, ex-Mayor ]. w.
Jones, ]. Crawley and the following la
Dor lie aders:
Col B. G. Parks, ]. c. Humphrey and
Allen Morton, and Alderman Henry
Hengeveldt.
One of the largest political gatherings
of the campaign is expected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
BY RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON, April eo.-The story in
the Atlanta Constitution of Sunday stating
that the New York Herald comedies to
Underwood the vote of New York at the
Baltimore convention is without any
foundation in fact 1t is nothing more
than a political bare-faced perversion Of
the truth, published at the last minute to
bolster up the waning strength of the
Underwood Clark alliance in Georgia. The
New York Herald's impartial canvass of
the Democratic situation which was pub
lished yesterday credits Underwood with
"a votes and no more.
New York states 90 votes are placed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
Wilson Campaign Managers
Appeal to 1.-THE Honesty and
Integrity of the State to Re-
buke Such Methods"

Ed T. Brown. w. ]. Harris and Walter
P. Andrews, the Wilson state campaign
managers, issued the following state
ment Monday:
ed @. r. Hutchens, the Underwood state
manager, to submit his books, together
with our own. to a careful and impartial
audit. at our expense, and with a view
to providing full publicity of all contri-
buttons and expenditures of campaign
funds both in behalf of Governor wa
son and Mr.. Underwood
ITO this repeated challenge, although
Mr.. Underwood has recently gone on
record as voting for a bill to provide
just such publicity the Underwood
manager has weakly responded, 'Natur-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
THE NEW YORK HERALD DID NOT
CONCEDE N Y. TO UNDERWOOD

in the uninstructed column by the Her
aid, but attention As called by the Her
aid to the fact thattUnited States Senator.
O'Gorman. of New York, a strong Will
son supporter, may be the temporary
chairman of the Baltimore convention.
Senator O'Gorman will lead the New
York delegation to the Democratic con-
vention.
The Heralds canvass of the situation
indicates that the race for the Democratic
nomination is between Champ Clark and
Woodrow Wilson, with the chances favor
ing Wilson. And it should be borne in
mind that vote for Underwood in Geor-
gia is a vote for Clark.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
WIDOWS WITH CHILDREN
MAY RECEIVE PENSIONS
(By Associated Press. }

BOSTON, April 29.-One of the bills
just signed by Governor Foss may pave
the way for pensioning widows with chill
dren. The bill creates a commission to
investigate the desirability of law
whereby the state, instead of caring for
widowed mothers and their children in
separate institutions as at present, will,
through its charity department, pay
these women pensions varying according
to the number Of children until such
time as the children's earnings make the
family self-supporting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30

through without first referring it to the
rules committee.
Although the farmers OF the country
have begged and pleaded for several
years for an anti-option bill. it has
never yet occurred TO Mr.. Underwood
to confer with the Republican loaded
about a special rule to enable the house
to consider legislation Of this sort"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
WeII-Known Georgian viii Be
Escorted From Depot to
Rally by Delegation of Citi-
ZenS

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
wAYCROSS, Ga, April 2s.-Big prep
arations have been made for the Wood
row Wilson meeting tonight in band
park. Nearly every man, woman and
child in this section have heard so much
about ]. r.. Smith, who so successfully
managed two gubernatorial campaigns
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
Rowland Case Continued
Especial Dispatch to Ihe Journi

lspeclaI Dlspatcn 20 IDs JouFHal.I
ADMISSION, Ala, April N.-JOhn Rowland
has been remanded to Jail a result Of the
continuance OF his case Friday afternoon on
a charge OF numbering Henry Rutledge, whom
he shot to death at jacksonville last Monday
afternoon, following a quarrel between the two
men earlier In the day over the election.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
NEWTON COUNTY FAKE is
COMPLETELY DISPOSED OF

ington are outspoken in favor of Wilson.
Reports from reliable farmers indicate
Wilson will carry Newton county by good
majority
Signed by D. A. Thompson, merchant;
w. B. r. Pennington, farmer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
FUNERAL OF COL. AST0R
TO BE IN HIS CHURCH

RHINEBECK, N. Y, April 29-The
funeral Of Col John Jacob Aston will
be held here at the church which he
built. The services will be private. No
date will be fixed until after the ar
EtEaL. oes the .hodSs 4nesN New Cpxls>
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
CONVICTION, Ca, April BIN reply
to a statement in the Atlanta morning
paper from r. F. Taylor, headed Wilson
Not Running in Newton County" over
two-thirds of the business men in Cow
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
w, r, Compton Dead
Rr Associatsd Presa.l

lBy Associated Erees-l
EL1IIRA. N. Y, April 29.-Wnliam
Rainfall Compton. United States mar
shaI and prominent in New York state
politics. IS dead here OF heart trouble
aged So years
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30
GA. FEDERATION
TURNS DOWN FLAT
ATTACK ON WILSON

tcOntinusd ZION Page one.l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-30

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the human heart bringing into your homee influence
fully potent for goodmakng for refinement and education
true value can never be measured in mere money. ~,
The Adler Organ combining does, all the tonal quat
small orchestra IS of real pleasure to all tn
enouoh he brought within the enchanting circle
Think what satisfaction would be to you, personally,
down when the day and listen to your daughter p
gather the organ in the twilight and TO It's sweet
paniment sing the DEAR old songs we love-
The ability to play Accomplishment when
adult easily acquire IN
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-22
La llegada
de MIR. Knox

FL Secretario de EstadO de los Esta-
dos Unidos, senior c. Knox, ha antici-
pado su llegada a esta capital en- el
itinerario que pubicamos constaba que
llegaria aqui el dia tres de abril pro-
ximo, pero segdn cable recibido tlti-
mamente, llegara ell pr6ximo jueves
Ell Gobernador y su senorita hernia
ma, la gentil Margarita Cotton, Sc pro
ponen ofrecer al Secretario Knox una
suntuosa reception en- la noche del
pr0ximo viernes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-22
Amadis de Gaula

con los rotos pedazos de mi honra.
Y va veras entonces como sufres;
y va veras entonces como lloras
y como te arrepientes de tus faltas
cuando cercana yeas llegar la bora
que al Tribunal Divino ambos vayamos,
donde Sc pagan las maldades todas
yO, a protestar la injuria que me hiciste
y tn, decir que has hecho de mi honra.
Estas paginas tristes las conserve.
porque me hacen sufrir y en- mi alma evo-
(can
dulces recuerdos de un amor perdido.
que acuden en- tropel mi memoria
y pasan. cual vision que nos deslumbra,
para perderse luego entire las sombras!
P. Arnaldo Sevilla.