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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
IT'S SERvlA'S TURN.
United States Will Recognize
the New Government.

Washington, Nov. 30.-The United
States government has given directions
looking to the recognition of King
Peter Karegeorgevitch, Of Servia. Mr.
Jackson already has received his ere
dentials as minister of the United
States to Belgrade, and it is said at
the state department that it is merely
a question of a short time when he
will present those credentials in per-
son al the Servian court. The fact that
Mr. Jackson also is minister to Greece
and Roumania is said to account for
the delay in establishing relations with
SSrVia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Nov. 30.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
slightly warmer tonight; southerly
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
President Roosevelt Transmits
to POstOffice Department
Gen. BristOw's Report With
Memorandum on the Subject.
READY FOR CONGRESS
Whenever That Body Chooses
to Ask for Them.
The Kansas Mans Work Is
Highly COmplimented.
MIR. VIM. ALLEN WHITE
Awarded a Share in the Credit
for the Investigation.
MIR. VIM. ALLEN WHITE
Conclusions of the Report Found
Justified BY Facts.

Washington. Nov. 3O.-A summary Of
the long-awaited report of Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster General Bristow on
corruption in the postoffice department
was given out today, together with the
following memorandum by the presi-
dent:
MEMORANDUM OF THE PRES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
Respectfully yours,
JOHN j. BRINKERHOF


Considering the time that has been
consumed in the settlement of this
estate and the expenses incurred by
the proceedings in court, the above
showing is extremely favorable. and in
dicates conclusively that the Kansas
Mutual policy holders are amply pro-
vided for and are left in splendid con-
dition.
While considerable time has been con-
sumed by the actuaries in preparing their
report a mere glance AT it will convince
anyone that the work shows the result of
industry and great paiustaxiny ard the
policyholders are to be congralula ted On
the fact that their affairs were inIrusted
to two of such well recognized aciu-
arial ability Major John ]. Brinkerhoff
of the insurance department of the state
of Illinois and John H. Upton of the in
surance department of tae state of Kan
SaS.
The trustees, IN concluding their report,
say:
"The reinsuring corporation has received
from the trustees ample estate and,
the trustees believe, has every disposition
to fulfill all the contract obligations of
the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance com
pany. We think that each policyholder
can rest assured in the integrity of his
policy and the faith that it will be per-
formed whenever it natures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30

2 Certain liabilities that were un-
known or unreported by the trustees
Return premium, White
head case ......S 1854
Bill of American ex-
change and review $50
Investigating Gavigan
claim ............. 200
Cash surrender values,
accrued prior to and
paid since June 80, 1903. 21427l
Actuaries' clerk hire 49, $50 "a
Supplies for actuaries -. 9S.OS
Unpaid dividends ........ 22s.ss 4Os7.25
8. Additional reserve referred to
by trustees report, but under
termined by them. s29, ,155. 30
$50. .42s As
Deduct from the foregoing the fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30

DeQucL from the foregoing the IOl-
lowing credits:
Reduction in amount
effected in settlement
of death claims. listed
by trustees at SIS, 1888,
settled for $17, ,33289$ 1850
Reduction on claim of
Southwestern banker,
listed by trustees at
$40, allowed for 80. 1000
Unpaid dividends, listed
by trustees at $10,-
708.23. Not listed as
liability by the act
uaries -. .... 1o7Os. % s11, ,5o4.7 7s
REHABILITATION.
Total debts ....... $36, 423.45
Total credits ..... II, ,5O473 $24, ,91S. .72
Surplus as per actu-
(. aries report ..... 4,915.3 .35
Total surplus as per
trustees report . $40. .ss407
Thus it appears from the foregoing
that the two reports are substantially
the same, and our purpose in calling
attention to this matter is to more fully
reconcile and harmonize the work of the
trustees and the actuaries.
d ELL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30

from all further obligation under said
renewal contracts
In transmitting their report, the act
uaries address the following letter to the
court:
''To the Honorable Judge of the Cir
cult Court of the United States for
the District of Kansas:
"Sir-In transmitting herewith our
report of the apportionment of the as
sets of the Kansas Mutual Life Insur-
ance company, we desire to invite your
attention to the fact that, while the
final report of the trustees shows an
apparent surplus of S49, ,834.07, our re-
port shows an apparent surplus of
$24, 1885.
This would seem. on the face to
constitute a discrepancy between the
two reports, but upon closer inspection
they will be found to be in perfect
harmony ard practically identical, the
apparent difference arising as follows
81 Certain claims which the trus-
tees listed as undetermined demands,
not provided for have since been set
tied or allowed by the actuaries:
Baird Palette, suit for
$4,000. compromised
for ......-- ..........$ 81. 1860
Stonewall Tingle, suit
for s151. 900, compro-
missed for .. 76S00
j. P. Davis, services. 4S610
Jno. E. Moon, services, $4,000
w. NJ. Welcome, serv-
ices ...... ..... $4,000
So ITO 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30

Continued on Page Two.)
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Some Weddings.

July 1st, at the Pacific Hotel,
Judge b. r Mallory united in the
bonds Of matrimony Ralph B.
stumbaugh and Mary Otto, both Of
Nampa, II was quiet affair, but
complete.
On the sth the JJ..dge performed
a like service for Charles M. john
son of Chicago and Nancy w.
Bowman Of Ottumwa, Iowa. This
couple bearded Judge Mallory in
his ice cream parlor, and went
through the ordeal while leisurely
slipping cream soda.
Monday in the parlors of the Pa
cific hotel, Miss Samantha Lewis
and Hon. Douglas Knox were hap
PLY married, Rev. Boone oficiat-
ing. The young people are highly
respected in Emmett. We extend
congratulations. ...
Tuesday, June 80, Miss Martha
A. Fletcher and Mr.. Ralph A. Nc
Douell were happily married at the
home of the bride. Rev. Helman
officiating. Only the immediate
friends and relatives of the contract
ing parties were present. The
young people are highly respected
in Homedale. which place they will
make their future home.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
A Little Burglary.

Dan Brown always was the luck
lest as we'll as the handsomest man
in town. Tuesday night, some
party or parties conceived the des-
perate plot of holding Dan up and
relieving him of his valuables, but
when he or they confronted him
about twelve o'clock of the night,
courage failed and Dan went whist.
ling on his homeward way, igno-
rant of his hair-breadth 'scape.
Later the party or parties afore'
said inserted himself or themselves
into a broken pane in the rear OF
Dams saloon and proceeded forth
with to the cash register, from
which he or they extracted $3.50
and withdrew. Not another thing
was touched-not a cigar nor a
drink, hence it is suspected that
some member of the w. c. T. U.
or Y. M. c. A. did the job. Dan
feels that he has been treated roy
ally, and desires TO return thanks
to his unlimited guests.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

be great thing for Caldwell, and
said that he was prepared TO back
the enterprise financially. A. r.
stennenberg also addressed those
present on the lracticability of the
enterprise. He was thoroughly inn
pressed with the factory PROPOSE
tion. S. S. Foute discussed the
matter in a general way. Messrs.
A. E. Gipson, B. F. Clay, J. G.
Rice, J. F, Groome and Judge Sam
pie also spoke. Everk one present
was favorable, and SO expressed
themselves. On motion Of c. S.
Doan, a meeting was called for
next Monday evening.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
STAR ITEMS

Mrs. Williams returned to her
home at Boise on Monday.
The farmers under the Union
ditch are at work near Boise taking
out the sand.
Mrs. Ryals, the wife of w. F.
Ryals, died at p. m. Sunday. The
deceased was one of the early set.
tiers of Idaho. She was II years
of age. The funeral sermon was
preached in the Christian church
by, Rev. Wright, of Boise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gaul of Boise Wis,
ited w. F: Ryals Monday night.
The Fourth passed very pleas.
antly; every one reports good
time. .-
Simons & Williams have sold
out their department store to Means
of Star, Sparks and Hanson oi
Nampa. The new firm has
changed the name of the store to
the Star Mercantile Co. Simons
will live on his farm for time.
Charley Saxton spent the Fourth
at Star.
Jesse Clark's mother is visiting
him. She is from Kansas.
Elmer Mathews is rejoicing be,
cause he won the half-mile foot
race on the Fourth.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

farmers present saw TT to Contro-
vert the somewhat uncomplimentary
view which was taken of them, it
may be inferred that they were not
misrepresented. The question of
letting small contracts to farmers
was discussed. No doubt it would
be wise to give farmers every pos
sible opportunity to work if they
desire to, but upon the whole it is
doubtful if they are anxious to
leave their places to take up ditch
work. In any event, if the bonds
can be sold, and there is every rea-
son to think they can be, work will
be pushed this fall.
It seems now to be agreed upon
by the directors to complete the
PHYLLIS to its ultimate size to a
point near Nampa and to complete
the High Line to Indian creek. 1t
this can be done, the problem OF
water supply will be solved for
many long years. The balance of
the work can easily be done by
farmers from year to year.
IT NAV be well for the members
of the district who have been short
of water this season to understand
one of the principal causes. 1t is
we'll known that the capacity OF
| neither of the canals was greatly
enlarged in consequence of the con-
tractors falling to complete the
work undertaken in time for spring
irrigation, but the area of cultivated
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
PLEASANT RIDGE

But few of the Ridge celebrated
this year.
Things are very much improved
from what they were three weeks
ago. The apple and peach trees
have begun to bend under their
heavy loads. Berries are being
marketed nowadays, and will very
soon be gone, as the crop is short.
Mr.. Bert and Miss Edith George
returned from Boise last Monday.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Bryan, their sister, who is visiting
at the Woodlawn ranch.
Mr.. William Newland has force
of men haying Oh the Johnston
ranch.
There will be an ice cream social
next Friday night, 18th inst, at
the school house, for the benefit of
the church.
Rev. Helman breaches at the
church at 10 o'clock; Sunday school
at II o'clock, for a few weeks
while hot weather continues.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

An important step was taken by
the directors at their meeting last
Tuesday, which was resolution to
sell the remainder of the authorized
bond issue for the purpose OF push
ing the enlargement of the High
Line this season.
It seems that considerable num-
Der of farmers got the impression
that the directors contemplated the
abandonment of further improving
the Caldwell canal. Of course this
was a false impression, but it caus-
ed considerable uneasiness. The
contract for en1arging and chang
ing the grade OF the Caldwell was
let to Faris & Kesel last fall at the
time the contract was let for the
enlargement of the Phyllis.
Fifteen or 20 farmers met in
Caldwell last Tuesday to discuss
ways and means. After going over
the situation thoroughly, they re-
commended to the directors the sale
of bonds rather than the levy of as
sessments. Speaking for them H
A. Grifiths Esq. strongly protested
against the assessment plan. He
said that the farmers could not be
depended on, and that in his opln
| ion it would be useless to try the
assessment plan. Director Flora
coincided with Mr.. Griflths. He
said that work done by the farmers
had proved to be the most expen
sive of any work. AS none of thu
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

arrive at Suez at midnight Of toda,
and back at New York this morn.
ing.
The Presidents message was
sent through the following sections
of historical circuits, welded into
one circuit and interpolated in the
circuit Of the Postal Telegraph
company:
First-Section of the wire over
which Prof. Morse sent the first
telegram by the first Morse system.
Second-Section of wire over
which audible speech was for the
first time transferred by means Of
the Bell telephone by Prof. Alexan-
der Graham Bell.
Third-Section of the Atlantic
cable through which the first cable
message was sent through the ocean
by Cyrus w. Field.
Fourth-Edison plug and section
of wire through which was lighted
the first incandescent lamp ever
lighted from an electrical liohtino
central station.
Fifth-Section of the first trolley
circuit at the historic Richmond,
Va, electric railroad by F. J.
Sprague.
Sixth-Section of the wire
through which the current of elec-
tricity was sent by President Cleve-
land when he opened the World S
fair at Chicago.
Seventh-Section of the wire
through which the electricity was
sent to illuminate the headquarters
Of the American Institute of Elec.
trical Engineers by Moore's sys,
tum of vycuam tube lig hting, this
being the first room in the world SC
lighted.
Eighth-Section of the cable
through which the first current was
transmitted from Niagara Falls
electric power plant, April 16, 1895,
loaned by William H. Hammer oi
New York.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Sugar Factory Meeting.

The meeting held last Monday
evening in the council chamber was
we'll attended by representative
business men of Caldwell. There
were not as many farmers present
as was expected. The project was
thoroughly discussed in detail and
as general proposition. Howard
Sebree made few business-like re-
marks, which tended to create con-
fdence in the enterprise. W. H.
Redway also spoke for the project
and among other things expressed
the opinion that the factory would
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Saratoga Corner Stone.

The foundation of the Saratoga
Hotel was completed week or two
ago, and Thursday, July 9th, 1903,
at the 9Th stroke of the clock in the
morning, the cornerstone of the
magnificent superstructure was laid
in the presence Of great number
of spectators. Work is now being
vigorously pushed by large force
of stone cutters, stone masons and
brick layers. 1t is expected that
the building will be completed in
October.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

lands has been greatly increased.
Last year the cultivated area under
both canals was but little in ex-
cess of 5000 acres. This year the
acreage under the Phyllis alone is
over 1000. The total under both
canals will probably exceed 5000
acres. There having been no cor
responding increase in the capacity
of the canals, it ~as inevitable that
there should be shortage. We be-
lieve though, that the difficulties are
now practically at an end, and that
hereafter the water supply will be
steady and abundant.
There has been great complaint
of water stealing, and, no doubt,
much of it justified. 1t is deplora-
BILE that farmers, in their relations
with each other, resort to dishon-
esty. They, above all people,
should set an example in integrity.
Is it possible that the much lauded
"honest farmer IS becoming ex-
tinct? Or was he always myth?
Director Flora recently had a
somewhat thrilling experience with
what seems to be an internal ma
chine. Some one sent him, through
the mails, a carefully wrapped
package containing small vial of
suspicious looking liquid, which no
one has yet dared to open. The
cork is driven down into the neck
of the bottle so it cannot be ex-
tracted without. inserting a sharp
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

pointed instrument, and the fear is
that percussion cap is concealed
in the cork in such way as to go
off when touched and explode
what may be nitro-glycerine within
the bottle. If anybody is curious
to ascertain the conteuts of that
bottle, no doubt Mr.. Flora will per-
NIT the curious party to do the
cork pulling. Why any one should
seek to mortally injure peaceable
and capable member of the board
is a profound mystery. 1t is hoped
that the would-be assassin may be
discovered.
Mr.. Egleston, president of the
board, has gone to Nebraska to at
tend to matters in connection with
the large ranch he owns there. He
will not return until early in Au-
gust.
Work on the Districts office
building is progressing rapidly and
if will be ready for occupancy
within few weeks.
/ T. Z. Morse, one Of the districts
trusted water masters, was in town
on business yesterday.
Sale of property for delinquent
taxes took place last Monday and
Tuesday.
The directors will meet again al
10 o'clock a. M, Tuesday, 2Ist ot
this month.
Treasurer Stennenberg is in ST.
Anthony on business.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Home Again.

Friday evening Mrs. W. H. Red
way returned from the east. She
attended the commencement exer-
cises of the Lake Forest Seminary.
Her daughter, Miss Mary, was one
of the graduates. Misses Mary and
Anna returned home Saturday ev'
ening. Mrs. Redway had a very
enjoyable visit in the east. The
young ladies spent both an enjoya-
BILE and profitable year in school.
Their Caldwell friends are glad to
see them home again.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Warrant Calls.
Office Of Treasurer of
Canyon County,

Caldwell, Ida, July 10, 1903.
will pay upon presentation to
my Office, on and after July I3,
1903, all outstanding current ex-
pense warrants issued prior to
April 22, 1903, and all issued April
22, 1903, up to and including No.
IS.
All outstan ling road warrants
issued prior to January I8, 1909,
and all Issued January 18, 1902 up
to and including No. $50.
JAS. M. HUTCHINSON,
County Treasurer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

Mr.. Fred T. DAVIS, editor OF the
Nampa Times, was in Caldwell Fri
day on a flying visit. Mr.. DAVIS
has but recently taken charge of
the Times, but he is no raw hand
around a newipaper Office, having
spent the greater part of his life in
the printing business. In Nampa
he has large and expanding field
and, if we mistake not, he will
thoroughly cultivate it to the ad-
vantage of all concerned.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Died.

Peter Girten, father of Mrs. j.
M. Peppard, died about p. m.
yesterday. Mr.. Girten was vet
eran of the Mexican war and had a
long, eventful life. Particulars of
his interesting history will be pub
lished next week.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11

The Pacific cable, which makes
ne last link in circum-communica-
tou of the globe, was opened July
.tb by President Roosevelt, at Oys-
~ Bav. The dispatches give the
following particulars:
At 1923 President Roosevelt sent
#the following message around the
world, westward, to Clarence H.
Msckay, who was with Mr.. Roose-
velt at Oyster Bay:
"Oyster Bay, N. Y, July A.
Clarence H. Mackay, President Pa
cifc Cable Company, Oyster Bay,
N.Y.: Congratulations and sue
cess to Pacific cable, which the
genius Of your lamented father and
your own enterprise made possible.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The message was sent at 1879
b. NJ, and was received by Mr..
Mackay at 1885, making the time
Of its transmission around the world
twelve minutes. Mr.. Mackay re-
piled as follows, his message going
around the world, eastward, in nine
and half minutes, and was as
follows:
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Miss Cora Bean Making Many lar
provements.
BELIEVES IN LARGE DISTRICTS
Small, Poverty-Stricken Districts are
Not the Best-SchOOIs are in
.- Excellent Condition.

The public schools of Canyon
county, Under the able direction of
Miss Bean, county superintendent,
are making excellent progress in all
directions. When Miss Bean took
charge of the schools, there was
strong tendency towards cutting up
districts, the result of which would
be a large number of small, poorly
supported and poorly equipped
schools. Miss Bean set vigor-
ously to work to counteract this un-
wise tendency by showing the peo-
pie the inevitable consequence of
such policy. Her efforts have
been entirely successful, and the
districts are rapidly adopting plans
which insure to the county all the
advantages of first class public
schools. The first encounter the su-
perintendent had was with Pleasant
View district, over on the Payette.
The people there had determined
to divide their district into FIVE, and
so "sot" were they that it required
much argument and appeal to per-
suade them to desist. Finally they
saw the true light, and instead of
five districts, have added a room to
the present central school house and
built four school houses at convent
ent points for the primary grades.
This gives the district the advant-
age of d graded school, as the classes
will be promoted in regular order
from the primary school houses to
the central school house. The ad-
vantage of this system must be ap-
parent to all thoughtful parents.
Other districts that contemplated
division are adopting the plan inau-
gurated by Miss Bean at Pleasant
View. No. so, near Nampa, will
have two rooms. Roswell and
Parma will increase the number of
rooms to meet the rapidly increas-
ing requirements, as will other dis
dricts. The natural tendency here
after will probably be towards con-
solidation instead of division. The
advantage of a central high school
with primary school houses conve-
niently located for small children,
over the old system of a multitude
of small, poverty stricken districts
is almost incalculable. Miss Bean
is deserving of great praise tor the
able and courageous manner in
which she has checked bad tenden-
cies and advanced better methods.
She speaks very highly of the in
telligent interest shown by the peo-
pie in everything pertaining to
public schools, and is elated with
the improvements which are being
made on every hand.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-07-11
Get YOUR MAP
- the World in Nice and a Half
Y Minutes.
uFssAGE OVER THE PACIFIC

o,..;deot Roosevelt Opens COmTu-
| a;cation-Message Starting West
lakes Two and Half Minutes Lon
oee Than One Starting East-Get
Mao and Follow the Electric
Spark Around the Globe.