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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30
DARING TRIP By WIRE.
Blade by an Adventurous SsCiss
Dozen q MOWntainSide.

While many Americans standing agape
bt the almost reckless daring of Mile. De Tiers,
the pretty young French woman who daily takes
her life in her hands as she makes the dip Of
death" at the Barnum & Bailey circus, there
cones from quiet Geneva. Switzerland, another
tale of daring calculated to set the pulses beat
ing with unwOnted vigor.
NJ Chapuis is the name of the performer in
this latest death defying feat, but the perform
ance differs from others of its kind in that it
takes place In the open. with the sky for a
canopy a mountain for part of the property
end wondering peasants for audience. From
tle summit of the mountain down steel wire
cable nearly half mile long, and at some points
over three hundred feet above the ground, M.
Chapuis slides to the valley below.
The cable is about three-quarters Of an inch
thick and from the valley the highest part Of
It can hardly be seen with the naked eye, the
daring performer having the appearance OF
floating in space when mounted upon 1t. AT
enc point in the distance covered there Is a
span of about nine hundred and eighty feet be-
tween the supports, at a height of one hundred
and sixty feet. The angle varies from forty TO
fifty degrees and the greatest difficulty M.
Chapuis says he experiences is to prevent him
SELF from sliding down too quickly. During his
Initial trip down the steep incline he burned his
hands terribly trying to hold himself back, and
even then the speed of his descent was such as
70 tear his clothing to shreds. Since that first
trip he has gone down astride a saddle of stout
leather.
Perhaps the greatest difficulty he experienced,
however, was that OF keeping his balance on the
swaying wire. Until several trips had accus-
toned him to II, the tendency was to turn over
head downward during the descent Realizing
that this would mean inability 20 maintain his
holl Of the wire and death on the rocks several
hundred feet below. the intrepid man fought
brayely against IT and finally succeeded In mas
teriug the secret of keeping his balance.
NJ Chapuis is not professional slack rope
performer. He is an instructor in the University
Of Geneva. but he Is a young man full of the
lntorn love Of adventure and daring, for which
the young of Switzerland are noted The
wire cable down which he slides was originally
erected to convey blocks of limestone from the
quarries on the summit of Saleve. a mountain
to the southeast of Geneva. to the valley below.
Speaking Of his sensations during the trip. NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30

enlist has been able 20 say: II know that
germs are communicated IN this way" 1t viii
be the work OF the cOrps CT doctors now en-
gagged in investigating animal diseases at the
new fnfrrary Of the Philadelphia Geological
Park TO settle this important point
So far the scientists enlisted in this work have
confined their efforts to obtaining from animals
and birds afflicted with tuberculosis and kin
dred diseases germs for culture purposes IN
the culture room Of the infirrnary are hundred
OF more tubes in which germs taken from sick
birds and animals are being fOstered When
the proper time comes a careful comparison VIII
be made between these germs and similar ones
taken from human beings. with the object Of
determining whether or not they are Identical
Experiments Will be made also to determine
how far disease germs peculiar to one species
Of animal can be communicated to another.
whether or not the tuberculosis germ common
to birds can be communicated to animals and to
what extent an animal is liable to succunb to
the ravages OF disease communicated from a
weaker species The primary object always 70
be kept in view at the fnirmary is TO ascertain
the extent Of the danger to the human family
from the diseases Of the lower animals. if the
experiments determine that the germs common
to birds or monkeys or cats can be c0mmuni-
Gated TO man
A secondary object to be attained by the
experiments is to determine the best means to
cure the ills OF the animal world This is the
phase OF the work that viii chiefly interest
veterinarians all over the world, while the first
named feature OF the experiments viii chiefly
concern those intrusted with the alienation OF
the woes Of the human race
In the interests OF these important questions
the authorities OF the Geological Park and the
veterinary surgeons and medical men engaged
with them IN conducting the experiments have
not hesitated to sacrifice valuable animals The
veterinary department OF the University OF Penn
sylvania has purchased a number OF monkeys.
These monkeys have been inocuIated with the
tuberculosis germ and turned loose among
cagefuH Of monkeys at the Geological Park They
have been carefully watched. with view to
determining whether not they communicate
the disease 20 the healthy monkeys. and a
record is kept OF all the''cOnditiOnS OF their
vitality during the progress OF the disease At
the beginning the scientists engaged IN the work
find themselves confronted by the most PuzzilnS
questions. For instance. ape was isolated
after proof OF his being afflicted with tubercu-
IOsiS The scientists at the intrmary made
careful tests of his temperature to determine
the course OF the disease. An apes temperature
Is not easily taken 1t is necessary for three "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30
ANIMAL INFIRMARY.
To ascertain IF Their Diseases En-
danger Human Beings.

In little low building at the Philadelphia
Geological Park Investigations are being
made Of great Importance to the world. For
a long time it has been suspected that the
germs OF contagious diseases are communicated
to human beings by domestic pets. cats. dogs.
rabbits birds, monkeys or mice. But no sci
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30

Chapuis said recently that feeling OF horror
sometimes possesses him when from the sum-
nit of the mountain he glances along the slen-
der, silvery thread stretching away before him
to the valley below AT such times it is only by
the exercise of all of his will power that he can
bring himself to make the trip, but once seated
the wire all fear leaves him and he feels per-
fectlY at home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30
MISINTEPPRETED

Belshazzar the writing on the wall.
Probably freuZied warnings from Boston"
they interpreted
Fastening out to sell his copper. he was IN
able to avert the real catastrophe.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
MAY HAVB NEW ROAD
Milwaukee May Pass Through
faiease COu4.sry and GolfaA
Railroad Men Figure Easiest Boute
from Lolo Pass Is Through the
City of COlfax.

Coliax may have another railroad if
the specuiatiOns of railroad men be true.
According to semi official statements
made here this week there is strong
probability of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul cutting through the heart of
the Palouse country in order to get to
the coast after coming through Lolo
Pass.
1t is declared here that engineers of
the Milwaukee have about given up the
idea OF running the line down from LolO
Pass and south to Lewiston, as frat
planned, and are now planning a prelm
mary survey across the PaIouse plateau
There is a fall of from $500 to 5000
feet from the pass down the low country
to Lewiston, which would give an exces
sively heavy westbOund grade to climb.
By running the line over the plateau,
through Latah county, Idaho, and di-
rectly through Coliax, a one per cent
grade could be secured and the heart of
the rich Palouse country would be
tapped.
There are many we'll posted railroad
Enen who believe this most feasible route
may prove the choice of the Milwaukee
engineers.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

/ our proposed joint rate order. From
| the nrst, however, the com mission has
reused TO listen to any suggestions OF
compromise which involved the surrender
Oh the principles enuEciated at Colfax.
and when our position was again affir.
med on this point today the railroad
officials stated that they would acQuiesce
IN our order. We are, Of course highly
gratlhed over the outcome, and it is fur.
ther due to the railroad officials present
at today 9 conference to state that they
Will put IN Joint rate which more than
meets the original complaint heard at
ColfaX. For instance, at the conference
To-Day the railroad men suggested that
we should make Joint rate on livestock
and that the complaints be amended TO
cover the same
"Th7 railroad commission feels like
conRratulating all those who are inter
ested in the classes Of goods to be COW
ered oy our Joint rate order over the
outcome of the COlfax joint rate hearing
The order will take effect practically az
once. whereas, had the case gone to ths
courts it might easily have been four
years before actual results would have
been secured to the people.
'OGr joint rate order affects coal ship
ments from Roslyn to eastern Washing
ton points; hay, oats, barley and mill
feed from eastern Washington points to
to Puget sound. A very material reduc-
tiOn in rates will be effected by our order
as well as improved service generally"
The Joint rate on coal to Colfax from
Roelyn will be approximately SO, which
is 20 cents per ton less than the Joint rate
Cancelled in 1902 The rate on merchan
disc first class will be $1.35 as a maxi
mum to o. r, & N. points instead of
> 80 as made up OF the sum Of the locals
The joint rate on coarse grains re
establishes the former Joint rates be-
tween the 0. r, 4 N and Great Northern
and now applies TO the Northern Pacific
as well.
"The joint rate on live stock was
agreed to by means of the railroads
accepting an amendment to the com
plants"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
JOINT RATES ESTABLISHED
Railroads of The State Concede Rates to All
Points on the O. r. & N. Line
CAN lt voluntary Concession
which Congratulates Itself Harmonious Endi of
First Clash-Wheat Rates Are TOT Included
in the New Tariff Schedule.

At conference between the represent
atives OF the Northern Pacific, Great
Northern and 0. r & n. railroads and
the state railroad commission, held at
Sea tie last Monday night. the railroads
conceded certain joint rates into the
Palouse country and agreed to extend
the tariff TO all points reached by the
0. r. & n
Among the concessions given are Joint
rates on live stock, hay, grain and fod-
der shipments to Puget sound. The old
coal rate into Colfax is to be restored
and the Pullman rate OF So made apDli-
cable. Wheat is not included in the iaint
rates conceded.
In statement given out the state
railroad commission says:
lit will be recalled that at the time
the memorandum decision was handed
down at Golf Z the statement was given
out that some time would be required to
work out the details of the Joint rate
schedules, and traffic officials of the rail-
roads interested were invited to submit
TO the commission such suggestions re-
garding details as they desired to be in
corporated in the order.
"In accordance with that invitation
different traffic officials of the railroads
have at various times, since the Colfax
hearing, submitted to US suggestions
which have been found valuable to us in
the preparation of our joint rate orders
Recently we received a request for the
conference which was held today. When
this conference was arranged. we are
frank to say. we had no idea whatever
that it would have such happy termi-
nation. The railroad officials evinced 2
spirit OF frankness and fairness which
was very pleasing to the members of the
commission, and shortly after the con
ference began the announcement was
made to US that the railroads would be
willing to accept our joint rate orders
without an appeal to the courts This
result has been brought about by mum
erous conferences with railroad officials
For the past three weeks efforts have
been made to secure modification OF
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
DONATE A PARK SITn
Athenaeum Club Women Gem
erously Assist Enterprise.
"i'e site TO Spokane Il Inland and
Receive Handsome Cash Presens
in Return Therefor.

There will be no legal battle between
the Spokane & Inland company and the
ladies' OF the Athenaeum club. This fact
was settled at meeting OF the trustees
ana officers OF the club and Wilbur =
1earsiey, representing the railway com.
pany, held last Saturday when the oues.
tlon OF the rIght-Of way over the site of
Plaza park was finally settled ont of
court,
As related in these columns recently
the ladies OF the club passed resolution
taVorlng the donation OF the park site
10 the railway company as a matter of
public spirit and as benefiting CoMax.
rather than to place obstacles in the
way oil public enterprise by fighting the
condemnation proceedings. At thar
time it was believed the railroad com
pany would donate another park site to
the club
But at the meeting Saturday the prop
ositlOn was made and accepted that the
club donate the park site to the Spokane
\ Inland on condition the company re-
imburse the ladies for the money ex
pended, estimated at first to be $50, but
later footing up $167. As a patriotic
move on the part OF the club merl bers
no conditions were attached to the do
nation.
After the transfer was agreed to MIR.
1earsley, on behalf Of the railroad, pre-
sented the club with $500 in cash in ad
dition to the payment of the bills.
The acquisition OF the park site leaves
but few small pieces OF land to be se.
cured by the Spokane & Inland in order
to complete it's right-of-way through
Coltax. The lots owned by C. E. White
are yet TO be secured, at the north end,
where the terminals and depot OF the
company are to be located. In the south
end the Duchemin school lot and a small
strip on which blacksmith shop is To-
Gated are yet to be acquired, which will
give the Spokane 4 Inland the required
continuous right-of-way through the
city.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
OPPOSE CATALOGUES
BrOadminded Spokane J0bbers
DenOunce Parcel Post
Declare it is the Enemy of Small
Towns, and the RuinatiOn of
Country Merchants.

At meeting of the Spokane Jobbers
association held in Spokane Monday
night the wholesale and retail men pre-
sent heartily endorsed resolution brand
ing the parcels post as the enemy of
smaller cities and towns. President j.
Nj. Comstock of the association, himself
a retailer, gave this strong denunciation
of the mail order business:
ga vital question at this time is what
to do with the proposition of immense
department stores flooding the country
with their catalogues. These catalogues
are reaching to the remotest hamlets.
People have given little thought to this
question, but it is one of constantly
growing Importance. 1t costs cents a
pound postage to send out these cata-
logues, and the pig concerns are sending
out catalogues that weigh four pounds;
A new bill to be introduced into congress
is to send out three ounces of merchan
disc for 1 cent, six ounces for cents,
one pound for cents, with 2 cents ad
ditional per pound up to Ii pounds 1t
actually costs the government cents a
pound to handle this kind of business.
Accordingly, the great mass Of the peo
pie will have to make up the money the
government would lose through handl
ing this business.
'As retailer, | am talking against
my own interests when | oppose this
plan, but my interest in the government
is greater than my private interests.
(Applause)
ION a recent trip to my old home in
Wisconsin, where [ started in business
81 years ago, found that town that
once supported four good stores was
only supporting one store, with a stock
worth about $500, at the time of my
visit. Land values had gone down. |
found the people we're buying all of their
stuff by catalogue from Chicago. | told
some OF those people they should organ
ize and agree to support their own stores,
if they would keep up the value Of their
property. Recently | told a Davenport
man that if | owned the paper out there
would use every energy to have the
people patronize their own stores instead
OF the stores in Spokane. That is also
good logic for the people OF Spokane.
1t is good for all the towns. Unless that
is done you will ruin the small towns
ond benefit the big cities
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
Big Gun Climb Shoot.

The Colfax Rifle Team and Shot Gun
club will hold a two days shoot at the
fair grounds Thursday and Friday, Dec.
21 % in which the prizes will be beef,
turkey, geese, chickens, ducks and a 800
purse. The shot gun shoot will be for
purses the money to be divided so, 80
and 20 per cent. The rifle shoot will be
for 500 purse to be divided so, 80
and 20. The distance will be 80 yards
offhand and so yards with muzze rest,
five shots, string measure. No one is
barred. Free lunch will be served on the
grounds. The managers Will be 7. A.
Ireland, 0. IL Horton. j. L Irwin, " "A.
Mitchell, B. D, Baber, w. Won Soehnen,
@. l.. Cornelius. j. w. Fitzpatrick, E. L.
C0-neilius and a. Z. Stuht.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
Remarkable Cure.

Il was much afflicted with sciatica,' y
writes Ed. C. Mud, Iowaville, Sedgwick
Co., Kan, "going about on crutches and
suffering deal of pain. | was induce d
to try Billiards. Snow Liniment, which
relieved me.
| used three soc bottles. It is the
greatest Iiniment | ever used; have
recommended it to q number OF persons;
all ca press themselves as being benefited
by it. | now walk without crutches, able
e perform a great deal of light labor on
the farm. 25c, SOC and $1.00. Sold by
Chas. f. Stewart druggist.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
Fight For Pullman Franchise.

Codd & Mackenzie have entered the
electric light field in Pullman where, last
week, they introduced an ordinance in
the city council for an electric light fran
chise in opposition to the franchise asked
for by M. j. Shields of Moscow. The
fight for the franchise has developed a
lively struggle which has been passed up
to the light committee of the Pullman
council. The CoIfax firm offered max
imum rate and agreed to buy the pres
ent city plant. The Moscow applicant
now offers to meet any and all terms
given by the Colfax people.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
FARMER GOES INSANE.
Phillip Evans, of st. John, Thinks
He Met Satan,

Phillip f. Evans, an old and well
known farmer of st. John, where he has
large family, was declared insane Mon
day evening after an examination be-
fore Court Commissioner Hill.
Evans went crazy over religion but is
said to have inherited insanity. He took
possession Of the pulpit in one OF the
churches recently and described how be
had received the Holy Ghost and had
seen the devil come out in q volcanic
eruption in a small lake near st. John.
Drs. ". A. Mitchell and j. N. Pocock
were the examining physicians. Mr..
Evans was taken to Medical Lake asylam
Tuesday.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
FULL OF LIGHTNING,
William King, Lunatic, Has Queer
Notions Abont Himself.

William King. stranger, aged about
so years, was declared insane at an en-
animation held before Court Commits.
siOner Charles r Hill, Tuesday. The ex-
aiming physicians were Drs R. j. Skate
aud f. X Emerson.
King believes himself full of electricity
which he can communicate to Others
who are imposing upon him.
When found by Deputy Sheriff Nessly
at Winona he was engaged in keeping
the electric plant in motion by carrying
n cord OF wood TO one side OF the street
and then carrying it back to cord on the
opposite side. Alcoholism and exposure.
with irregular habits, brought about in.
sanity. He was taken to Medical Lake
Asy lnm Tuesday.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
In Mad Chase,

Millions rush in mad chase after health.
from one extreme of faddism to another,
when, if they would only eat good food,
and keep their bowels regular with DR..
Kings New Life Pills, their troubles
would all pass away. Prompt relief and
quick cure for liver and stomach trouble.
25c at Elk Drug Store; guaranteed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

J FL. st. Lawrence will give a large
discount on his pianos and organs dur
ing this month, Now il you want to
make nice Xmos present to your friend
this is your opportunity. Don't forget
our store is situated between the Davis
and COlfax implement houses.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
House fO Rent.

Seven room house, fine brick cellar
12x2O, brick foundation, well water on
porch. also shade and fruit trees. Apply
to Jacob Urech.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

The Payette Valley has an abundance
of water at all times for the very best
results at low cost. All farmers co oper-
ative bitches Address A. z. Wood,
Pavetfn idaho.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
Cures for Sore Nipples.

As soon as the child is nursing apply
Chamberlain's Save. Wipe it off with
soft cloth before allowing the child to
purse. Many trained nurses use this
with the best results Price 25 cents per
box For sale by Elk Drug Store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

One or two rooms to let, front and
back, single or both, furnished or un-
furnished. Southeast corner Of Mill and
Canyon streets, opposite Methodist
church, next door to Mrs. Willis.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
simply liquid electricity. 1t goes to
every part OF your body, bringing new
blood, strength and new vigor 1t
makes you well and keeps you we'll 35
cents. At Elk Drug Store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
LAM for Sale.

Half section, lying about miles west
OF Diamond, 185 acres ia fall grain, bal
ance plowed ready for spring sowing.
For further Information inquire Of Z. J.
Armstrong CoIfaX
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
Wheat Wanted.

Highest and best price for good mill
ing wheat. j. G. Elliot, Room l.,
Pioneer Block, Colfax. Wash.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

COUGH-NOT will stop that awful
cough. Try it now. Sold only at Elk
Drug Store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

See that your children put their saw
ings in the Farmers State Bank.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

Furnished house for rent-Inquire OF
Mrs. J. s. Carter.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

Wanted-Girl for general homework
two in family. Apply at this Office.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15

Furnished house for rent--Inquire OF
Mrs. j. s. Carter.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1905-12-15
Total amount Of taxes paid since date Of

Total amount of taxes paid since date of
certificate of delinquency y...............A IS
All of said amounts bearing interest al the
rate of fifteen per cent per annum; and you are
further notified that he will apply to the su-
perior court of the state of Washington, in and
for said county, for judgment foreclosing his
lien against the property hereinbefore mention
ed; and you are hereby summoned to appear
within sixty days after the date of the first
publication OF this summons, to-wit: within
sixty days after the Sd day, of November, 1905,
exclusive OF the day of said first publication and
defend said action or pay the amount due; and
in case of your failure so to do, judgment will
be rendered foreclosing said lien for certificate
OF delinquency taxes, penalty interest and costs
against the lands and premises hereinbefore
mentioned.
the undersigned at the address hereafter
mentioned.
r. Fl. KIPP.
Prosecnttng attorney and attorney for plain
tiff, P. o. address, Colfax, Whitman county,
Washington.