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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

A fatal accident occurred at the rock
quarry last Wednesday in which
George White, aged about 80 years,
lost his life. He had taken refuge be-
hind stump while blast went off
but rock appears to have come down
and struck him on the head. No one
witnessed the accident, the body be-
ing discovered by George Causton.
Coroner Bishop aid not deem amin
quest necessary. The deceased was an
employer the lumber company. Moth
ing was known of his people. Bon
ners Ferry Herald.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

Owing to charges of violations OF
the civil service law in the Washing
ton postofIice, Postmaster General
Payne has instituted an Investigation
which necessitates delay until July
lst, of the establishment OF any more
rural delivery routes.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

Ogden and Salt lake men, have ar
ranged to build big canal to reclaim
Is, 900 acres of arid land in southern
Idaho. The water will he taken
from the Snake river. The canal
will be So miles long, and will cost
$400, 900.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

The worlds wealth is estimated at
s4OO, 900, 600, 900, Of which immense
SUN, the United States owns one
fourth.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

Jos. Chamberlain, British Colonial
Secretary, has stirrid England by
announcing that the protection pol
icy ard reciprocity between the col
onies and the mother country, will
be the burning issue of the political
campaign. 1S months hence.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

The Occur d'Alene Independent has
enlarged again. Although not yet
year old the Independent has achiev--
ell an enviable success.
VIM, A. Richmond has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Naples.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

Senator Mark A. Hanna, OF on'o'
while he dlsclaims any ambition Tor
the presidency, discourages the idea
of inserting in the republican plat
form, any plank nominating Roose-
yelt. as improper. Mr.. Hanna, how
ever, desires reelection to the senate.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05
v. John Bentzien, OF Ora

Rev. John Bentzien, OF Grace Bap-
tist church of Spokane, is the new
Baptist minister Of Cour d'Alene.
1t is said he will lead his congregation
in the erection of a new church build
ing to cost Sc, 200.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

John Dempsey and bis sister were
drowned in cloudburst In Nez Perce
county, June 1st.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

The grocers association OF Spokane
is arranging to hold their annual pic
mic on the Pend d'Oreil)e lake, in
July.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

The body Of Assessor Wagnitz Of
Missodla has been found In the Clarks
Fork, near Trout Creek.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

The body OF Supt. Egan was buried
IN Spokane yesterday.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05
Post Falls.

Nick Jerry made flying trip to
Wallace, the forepaft of the week.
The sick are convalescing and
it is hoped the Quarantine will
soon be raised.
McGillis & Gibbs are placing the
machinery in the new mill and will
soon be ready for business.
Prof. w. o. Cummings has
moved his household goods to
Coeur d'Alene.
Miss Wiln1ah MCGUIRE left, Sum
day, for Montana, to take up d
homestead. She has brothef
there.
The electrical storm on Monday
night, was the worst that has visits
ed these parts for years. No dams
age is reported.
Miss Cora kennedy is very much
elated over her scccess at the re-
cent teachers examination. She
received a second grade certificate.
The electric road Contractors,
have 80 or 40 teams at work here.
They are completing the fills and
cuts and have put in the culvcrts
Rocks are being blasted iii the cut
west of town, and grading has
commenced on the Al Newsome
place.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

1T have been troubled for someI
time with indigestion and sour stoms
ach," says Mrs. Sarah w. Curtis, Of
Lee, Mass, "and have been taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Livef
Tablets which have helped me very
uIuch so that now 1 can eat many
things that before I could not" II
you have any trouble with your st0m.
ach Why not take these Tablets aud
get we'll? For sale by DR.. +. Wenz.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05

Hon. Willis Sweet left, Monday
evening for San Juan, Porto Rico to
assume the attorney generalship Of
the island over which we claim colon
ial Jurisdiction. Mr.Sweet has for
years been prominent in the political
affairs of Idaho. He came to the
territory inl8Sl and was associate ter
ritorial judge until the admission
to statehood did away with that Of
flee. He was elected as the states
first congressman aud served for five
years, retiring in March 1895. Since
then he has been engaged in the prac-
tice Of law and is known as a man
possessing one of the best legal minds
in the state, qualification which
he has been appointed. His family
will follow in u few weeks.-PresS.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1903-06-05
County News
Death and Destruction.
Effect Of Tightening at Athol- Hall Burned.
Two Dead.

The electrical storm Of Monday
evening, caused death and disaster
at Athol. A bolt Of tightening struck
the rear part of the Fraternal Hall,
setting fire to the structure and burn
ing 1t to the ground. James Ray,
aged "a. and Ross Dyer, aged g., who
had taken shelter from the storm,
were striken dead in the building.
Edward Dyer, father Of the boy, was
stunned, but with the assistance Of
Mr.. Hackett and S. II. Watkins.
saved the bodies from the burning
building. Attempts to save the
building were futile, the bolt having
struck 1t in the only place where en-.
trance to the roof was afforded. The
building was new. 1t was erected
last winter by stock company of the
various fraternal orders. Odd Fell
ows, Knights of Pythias, NJ. w. A.
and Rebekahs, held their meetings
IN 1t. It was "a fine two story frame
structure, 6O-24 feet and cost about
81, 600. 1t was insured for $1,000.
All the paraphernalia and equipments
Of the orders were burned. That of
the X. Ps. who organized there last
winter, had just been received and
was valued at $40,
James Ray, the man who was killed
was married but had no children
He was u Knight of Pythias and was
buried under the X. P. auspices.
many from Rathdrum being present.
He was short stop for the Athol base
ball team.
Ross Dyer, the boy killed, was ter
ribly burned. He was to be buried
upon the arrival of his brother and
sister from Alberta.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
Would a Dispensary Lower Or Taxes h?

revenue from the open saloons
for the very great, nay, extreme
uncertainty that the honest tax
payers (who don't propose to
share in the 1ooting of the city
treasury will see precious little
if any benefit derived from the
pottage" of the dispensary. "A
bird in hand is worth more than
six in a bush," and I for my
part shall 'hangon" to the bird"
we have in hand in the shape of
the $4,000 revenue from the sa-
looms by using what little infu-
ence l have against the dispen-
sarY for the reasons stated.
Hasn't the present real estate
common council not had the har-
dihood already IN the announce
ment it made a few months ago
that it proposes to turn the
screws" down still harder on us
next year by again raising the
assessments and thereby our
taxes? That's the way these
real estate agents have us by the
throat-through the very liberal
distribution of the loot among
those whom they rely upon for
reelection! Can anyone be so
blind as not to see that the rejec-
ton of an honest claim for two
cords of wood (presented by
Sydney Clare) and of other trifl-
ing expenses is done only for ef-
fecH to make it appear that they
are handling the city funds iu-
diciously and economically? If
under the prevailing conditions
any honest taxpayer expects his
tax burden tobe lightened by ex-
changing the open saloons for a
dispensary he will find himself
badly in the soup!
There is no doubt in my mind
that many counties and cities
have been financially benefited
in the way of a reduction of taxes
through dispensaries, but will
donate twenty dollars to the Be.
nevolent Society for any case that
can be produced in which real
estate agents hold control of the
; municipal government of such
} towns or cities. I would sooner
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
RIVAL OF KING SOLOMON
HAS ADVOCATED THRONE

Washington, Sept. 14.-Uncle
Sam no longer counts among
his subjects the sultan with six
wives, his retinue OF slaves and
respondent dattoes, who make
up his cabinet, for they have all
moved to Singapore.
The reason of his departure
is said to be his weakening grasp
upon the throne, due to the
American invasion and the fact
that he has no male heir.
He appreciated the situation
and was assisted, no doubt, by
his own people, so he moved to
the Straits settlement.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
SALVATION ARMY WILL
INVADE THE MOUNTAINS

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. A.
Colonel Richard E. Ho1tz, who
will command the Salvation Army
corps during it's trip into the
mountain districts of Kentucky
and where it will work striving
to bring about.a more Christian
condition of affairs than now exist
was given a farewell by the local
army branch tonight. Tomorrow
Colonel Ho1z, withSa1vation Army
officials from Cleveland, Pitts
burg and Cincinnati. will leave
the latter city for the field of
work. In an interview today
Colonel Ho1z said
Our object is to carry Chris
tianity to the mountaineers of
the southern states that will be
visited. These people are prac-
tically without Christianity. We
feel that we should get in touch
with these mountain people
have band of our Sa1vationists
personally visit them and try
our methods on them.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

ing wine. Alderman agreed to
do so except when needed
for medicinal purposes.
Later on Mr.. Alderman met
Mr.. Jones and told him he under
stood that he called him a dirty
dog" and other bad names, which
he did not propose toput up with.
With these words Mr.. Aker-
man hit Mr.. Jones in the mouth.
Mr.. Jones returned the lick on
Akerman's eye.
Friends interfered and separ-
ated them. Alderman when seen
by The Journal correspondent,
said that Jones had said more
about him than he could stand.
Mr.. Jones denies that he called
Alderman dirty dog. He said
that his words at the tabernacle
we're as follows:
Will we good people of Car
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
EDITOR ENTERPRISE.

EDITOR ENTERPRISE.
The Rev. Daugherty raised a
point in his communication in
your issue of the 18th which re-
quires special consideration.
He refers to "dispensary pot
tage-the revenue which it pays
the city and county," as he ex-
presses it. AS for the county I
know not and this / have no cor
tention with at present, but if he
labors under the impression that
a dlspensary would be of any
benefit to the tax payers of Fitz-
gerald by lowering their taxes,
it is time that he and they were
uEdeceived.
Had we not every reason to ex-
pect a reduction of our taxes this
year on account of the great in
crease in building improvements
and personality during the pre-
ceding fiscal year and an increase
in our revenues from other
sources which exceeded the
(about) $2,OO0increase in the ap-
preparations by at least $4,000?
These $4,000 represent the taxes
which were illegally levied, extor-
ted from the taxpayers for un-
known purposes, and with such
experiences, and such a manage
ment of municipal affairs, how
can we expect that if our reve-
nues would be increased by-a dis
pensary, the tax payers as a
whole, that is those who do not
propose to share in the distribu-
ton of the ''loot," as you proper.
~ termed it in the item in which
you called attention to disgrace.
full spectacle of men lowering
over the tax money of the city as
if their very existence depended
on their share of the loot" how
can we expect, I ask, to be bene.
fitted under these conditions from
any possible increase of our reve'
nues through dispensary? Or
the contrary all indications point
to another increase in our city
taxes under the present regime
since with a dispensary we ex
change the certainty of the $60ot
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
Evangelist and Gainesville Post
master Come to Blows.
THE POSTMASTER STRUCK homes
In the Mouth and Jones Returned the Blow
on the Officials Eye---Their Friends
at That Time Interfered.

Gainesville, Ca, Sept. a.
Rev. Sam P. Jones and postmast-
err Walter Akerman had a fist
fight on Bank block in front of
the depot this morning about II
o'clock.
The difficulty arose over re-
marks made by Mr.. Jones at his
tabernacle dulsing his meeting.
Mr.. Jones denounced Alderman
for selling wine and threatened
to report him to President
Roosevelt if he did not stop.
Mr.. Jones said he had rather
have decent negro to hand out
his mail than have white man
for postmaster who was engaged
in dealing out damnation to the
boys and poor negroes in this
community.
Mr.. Jones called at the post
Office this morning and asked Mr..
Alderman if he would stop sell
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
presented for payment.

E~y AA~
AS Sydney Clare truly said in
his com munication in last Satur-
days Enterprise: The only re-
markable thing about all this is
that the citizens have not yet tax
en- the matter to the grand jury"
That's what's been puzzle to me
too.
In view of the se1f-evident fact
that real estate men in a town or
city council will assess property
beyond all reasonable bounds for
their own selfish business inter-
ests they should be disqualified
by law from holding office.
What further proof of the ex.
cesslve valuations placed on prop
erty this year do we need than
the prices which the lots sold a
few weeks ago at auction by the
Building and Investment Co.
brought, prices which were in
most cases not one-half what they
were assessed at? Ii anyone
ever heard of the like before, the
halcyon days Of the New York,
Chicago and St. Louis boodlers
(now languishing in durance vile)
not excepted, let him point it out.
Our city fathers" laugh at the
provision of the charter limiting
the tax rate to one per cent while
they are at lfbeIty to circumvent
it by raising the assessments to
any figures they please. They
are fully aware that while doing
so without reducing the tax rate
in proportion Gas was the implied
intent of the amendment) they
have violated the spirit, if not the
letter of the law. A real estate
agent cannot resist the tempta-
ton to raise assessments to the
highest possible notch so that he
can say to the unsophisticated
prospective buyer: IF you think
our price too high, go to the city
digest and see what it is assessed
at" The poor innocent" never
suspecting thatthe digest" was
doctored" by the real estate
agents for that very purpose.
Such opportunities to further
their business interests they
wouldn't let slip, but the poor
tax payers (humb1y submissive
las they are kept by the palaver
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

of pap-suckers) have to foot the
bills in the shape of increased
taxes. Well, they ought to if
they are idiotic enough to re-e1ect
men after they have been bit
by them. "a burnt child breads
the fire." but it seems we are an
exception to the general rule.
We all have to live and learn, y
of course, but if we cannot learn
such severe lessons in three
years, its about time to make
preparations for a 1unatic in
quirendo with myself as the
first subject for having helped
re-elect the present Gum common
Council.
These are my reasons why
cannot, under our present nun.
1c1pal government, support the
dlspensary law. I. am satisfied
that If endorsed at the polls our
city taxes will be higher next
year than they are now because
we allowed the 100000 saloon
birds to slip out of our fingers,
the protestations of the Dispen-
sary advocates that our taxes
would be reduced in spite of
their escape to the contrary
Notwithstanding. Moreover lam
not a dealer in soft drinks, y
like Gelders "of course" and
the reason, why, unlike him ]
have no particular business
reason C'of course") to have the
saloons closed. Hence when you
listen to his tales about what
wonders the dispensaries in
other counties and cities have
brought about in the way of re.
duclng taxes, always take them
with grain or two of salt"
It's not much of trick when
you sell Temperance drink to
put a stick in it" is it, Mr.
Gelders of course! And this
leads us to the question of blind
tigers" of which there will be
galore in every back room when
the saloons are closed, so where
would your great revenue come
in? Every one can order whis-
key or other liquor at wholesale
prices, express prepaid, start a
blind tiger" on small scale
and keep open all night and day
without paying cent of license
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
EASTERN FLORIDA TAKES
REPORTS CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
A TERRIBLE W1NDSTORM

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. a.
The hurricane has played havoc
in Miami and along the east coast
OF Florida from Palm Beach to
Miami. Several schooners are
reported wrecked besides num-
erous small craft.
The big Flag1er hotels stood
the storm very well.
Tampa, too, has suffered Sc
verely, it being estimated that
$1,O00,000 damage was done to
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

damnable dope must get D
the dope business or get I
official position.
L had rather that Roe
would come the Indianola,
on us and give us a decent,
negro postmaster than a
man dishing out dope /
shape of homemade wine.
Things have been I'll
lax here for a few years, al
have got to get a move on Il
is rumored that one of our
shals is running a blind tic
The train came loaded
jugs tonight, an unusual ID
of jugs. Tomorrow is Sal
great crowds will be her
these dirty scoundre1s W.
pedd1e their liquor arou|
their boot-legs tomorrow
put judge and sheriff ana
on notice, we are going to |
change in conditions here.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
CONGRESS TO MEET
CONSIDERABLE WORK EXPECTED TO BE AccoMris
IN NEXT NOVEN

Washington, Sept. 14.-It is
now regarded as practically
settled that congress will be con.
convened in extra session Novem-
Der s.
For some time it has been
rumored that this session would
be held, and many of the leaders
in house and senate have con.
ferred with the president at his
summer home at Oyster Bay
will regard to the matter.
The meeting is to be held
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

tersville let these dirty dogs sell
their wine from year to year
and ruin our chi1dren?"
When asked if he was hurt,
Mr.. Jones replied 'that the on1v
thing about him that was sore
was his fist"
WHAT MIR. JONES SAID.
The prelude of Mr.. Jones
night sermon was a sensation.
Mr.. Jones talked in language that
could not be mistaken, as force
full as the Ang1o-Saxon could
furnish him, about some of the
evils. of Gainesville. The Jug
procession, the homemade wine
procession, members of the
church and men in official posi-
ton i'll the town peddling out
their dope and damnation to
the negroes and poor white folks.
He said;
I am tried of it and the thing
has got to be stopped. A man in
official position in this town that
would manufacture and sell his
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

about a month earlier rs
usual sessions begin, Ill
expected that considerab
will be accomplished.
One of the chief matter
considered will be the 81
new currency bill, prepa|
the Republicans, and whic
said will receive the indor:
of the chief executive.
There are a number 81
matters that will, in ali
hood, come up for conside
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

that town.
Several lives are reported lost,
but owing to the fact that the
wires are down, it is difficult to
get full details. The news of the
storm has been brought to Jack
sonville by trains.
Jacksonville escaped with only
slight blow. The tugs Dewey
and Biscayne left Jacksonville
this morning for the purpose of
picking up wrecks off the east
coast.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

and no questions asked whe
you are a habitual drunkar
not so long as you pay
money. Again if you are u
PEELED to buy a bottle full Of
key at a time at the dispens
how many are there who wo|
not swallow it in the back W.
all at one gulp? Mr.. Daughe
IS right. Dispensaries "a
their concomitant evil e
tigers" are bound tomake dru
ards. Where minors are "a
excluded from saloons, boys
any age would have no dificu
in obtaining it at un1icens
places.
Again, if a man is compelle
DuY liquor by the bottle full
time would this not be ND
liable to make a drunkard of Il
than if he can obtain it ia
small a quantity as he wants?
that between the two evN
saloons on one side, and disp
saries with plenty of blind tie
on the other, open and NJ
regulated saloons are the les
If Jesus were again to appear
earth l do not believe he Wos
vote for dispensaries and ''blH
tigers" Neither shall I.
Very Respectfully Yours
HERMAN WErTsAY
?. S. In Eastman and 9th
cities of this State returns
made for city taxes the same
they are for county and Sta
taxes, no returns being rails
without the owner being noti6e
This system operates to the 3.
isfaction of every one e1sewhe1
why wouldn't it here? On
boodlers would raise objectioI
to it. It would kill the IA
devil" and stop all internal di
sessions at once. Its our on
remedy for the abuses that ha,
been practiced for the last thrI
years. HI. wv.
The above article comes to 81
desk unsolicited, and in the d
sence of the editor we publish
to please our friend, the writs
We do not take the same vies
this subject as the writer
and we disclaim allresuoT
for the results 1t may
M
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

expect to see the sun reverse it's
course or stand still" as it did
at the command of Joshua than
expect to see taxes reduced in a
town under the control of real
estate agents. The last three
years experiences ought to haye
opened the eyes of our tax payers
on this point. Just look at it a
single moment. Does their whole
business not depend upon an adj
vance in the price of real estate?
Great Scot! How can people be
so blind as not to see this or con-
slider it before they elect a real
estate agent to any Office within
their gift! If real estate doesn't
+ advance of it's own accord fast
enough, would the real estate
agents running the city council
and especially the (un)equa1iza-
ton boards not be tempted to
boost" the valuations as high as
they dare to without fear of be-
ing mobbed? Such boosting"
for instance, as assessing shacks
that cost $500 or less to build,
at $40 or $50. Raising bare lots
the owner couldn't get SIS for
lat which they were assessed
last year, to $85 or $50. Lots
that wouldn't bring Sos at $3.50,
thus much more that doubling
ones taxes on them. This has
been our experience for the last
three years, but this year is the
worst o. all. 1t caps the climax"
in the way ofillegitimate taxation
that was eyer perpetra-
ted in this city, for though the
taxes were slightly higher under
the Welch-Dunn administration,
there was some sem blence of an
excuse for it on account of iudg-
ments that had to be satisfied
but this year they should have
been considerably lower for the
reasons stated, instead of which
they are from 80 to SO per cent
higher, almost double on an
average of what they should be
to meet all necessary expendi.
lures. Thus there are at least
$4,000 more raised than can be
accounted for, probably nearer
$4,000. How this excess is be.
ing used may be inferred from
Iabout three.quarters Of the bills
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15
WashOut on the 7. & N. E.

One of the results of the re-
cent heavy rains is washout on
the T. & N. E. r. r. on account
of which there has been no trains
since Sunday.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-15

Whoop up your home tow
hunt a more congenia1 cline