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The Caldwell tribune., 1905-12-23
CONTEST NoTIe,
Department OF the interior.
United States Land OifIce,

United States Land ONCE
Boise, Idaho, November Ia iaOss
A sufficient contest affidavit having been flied
70 this ofhce by Orlando d, Hutto, CaldWeil
Idaho, contestant, againt homestead entry No.
6029, made March %, 1905, for Sl NEL Sec. 2l.
and S16 NW14 Sec. 20, Township s N. Range 3
WTAB, T1.I8, NJ; by George F, BehYmer, taidWeil,
George f. Behymer, has never established resi-.
dence on said tract nor improved or cultivated
the same; that the tract was In the same condi-
slon y was before said party filed; that said
~ a,egea s ansencs IRON the said land was not due
rl1e Corps Of the United States as private
soldier, otlcer, seaman or marine, during the
war With Spain, or during any ether war In
10 whicn the United States may be engaged 2
said parties are hereby notified to appear. re.
spond and offer evidence touching said allegation
ag l0 O'Clock a. m. on January 10, 1905 before
Clerk Probate Court at Caldwell, Idaho (and
that nDal hearing will be held at 10 o. clock a. m :
on January %, 1906 before BegiSter and Receiver
The said contestant having, In proper affida-
It, filed November 49, 1905, set fol tn facts which
snow that after due diligence personal service OF
this notice cannot be made, 1t is hereby ordered
and proper publication. aS = =.
EDWARD E. GARRETT. Receier.
The Caldwell tribune., 1905-12-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho
November Z, 1905
Notice Is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof In support Of his claim, aud
that said proof VIII be made before the Clerk Of
the Probate Court Of Canyon Co., at Caldwell,
Ida, Dec 10, 1905, viz: Benjamin F. Mcdowell,
Fl: E. No. 1887, for the En- SWM, Sec. ., T.
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Martin Jensen, Joseph q. Tracey, William D.
Fletcher, John Orr, all OF Homedale, Idaho
NIL Do HARRY j. SYMs, Register
The Caldwell tribune., 1905-12-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,

Department or Cne inferior, d
Land Office at Boise, Idaho
November7, z, 1905
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his Intention to make
proof will be made before the Clerk Of the Pro-
bate Court at Caldwell, Idaho, on Dec. l8. 1905,
viz: John W. Mcdowell, H. K. No. 1868, for
r. 8, W, b. M. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: Martin Jensen,
Joseph G. Tracey, William D. Fletcher, John
Orr, all of HOmedale, Idaho.
NlI.D9 HARRY j. SYMs, Register.
The Caldwell tribune., 1905-12-23

day or to pay the insurance on the
home. Of the educational ihstitu.
tions, there are 70 that have over
80 per cent of their endowment
fund in railway securities.
49, -
Mr.. .Myer, of the Chicago Uni.
versity, says that the inelasticity of
the French railway rates, with the
comparative inability of the rail-
ways to aid in making adjustments
to new conditions, showed itself
especially in 1896, during the
French financial crisis caused by
the failure in the wine industry.
The railways were not given a
free hand to adjust their rates to
the new conditions, and, conse-
quently, large quantities of long
distance and low value traffic were
unable to continue to pay the
charges they had paid in prosperity,
went to the waterways to find the re-
lief the railways could not give. The
railways, during this crisis, lost 13
per cent of their traffic. Thus the
fixing of rates in France has no.
only caused rigidity in commercial
transactions. but has brought
about discrimination between
districts supplied with waterways
and those supplied with railways
alone. Mr.. Myer says that the fix
ing of the rates has had the same
effect in Germany, and that we can
not hope to escape like results from
like causes in America.
My colleague has proved that
conditions are becoming better,
that our rates are lower than in
other countries and that justice
has been secured under existing
laws. Can we afford, then, 10 try
a law which may do so much harm!
Honorable judges: I have tried
to prove;
I. That the proposed law would
give the Commission too much
power
Because it would give the Com
mission the general rate-makin&
power Of the whole country; ant
Because it gives FIVE political ap
pointees> control over SI2, 200, 900,
900 of private property.
2. That the law would be unjus
to the railways.
Because, to fix the rates is 10 Fl!
the earnings of the railroads.
And, because their earnings d
not Justify a reduction of rates.
Last year, their earnings wer
less than 4 per cent.
A reduction of one mill on tn
rate per ton per mile would elm
mate dividends
z. That the new law would II
volve grave dangers to our con
mercial system
Because the railways are cor
Quoted by private capital, the II
vestments of banks, insurance CON
panies, colleges, etc, whose pros
perity is dependent on that OF tn
railways; and
Because fixing the rates wouI
result in rigidity of commerce.
transactions. No rate, once liked
could be changed except b
lengthy litigation.
Therefore, tor these several rea
ons, we think that the law glvln
the Commission power to fix rate
x,o,,I1 ha drost1c and dangerous
The Caldwell tribune., 1905-12-23
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

the year 1906 are now due and are payable
at the office of the tax collector in the
Court House, CALDWELL Canyon County,
State OF Idaho, and if not paid before the
first Monday in January, 1905, will become
delinquent and 10 per cent added.
J. w. WATKINS,
Assessor and Ex-OfficiO Tax Collector,
Canyon County, State of Idaho
The Caldwell tribune., 1905-12-23

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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
REVIVE MYSTERY PLAYS.
Benedictine Monks Reproduce Bible
Stories at Famous Monastery
4 in Germany.

Berlin.-An interesting attempt has
been made at the famous Benedietine
monastery Of the Maria-Laach to re-
ytve the medieval mystery plays. The
magnificent church was crowded with
eightseers. The altar was screened by
thick curtain, which was drawn when
the abbot and confraternity took their
seats in the choir. Thereupon host Of
angels, all clad in white, appeared,
among them being the Archangel
Michael and Lucifer. Suddenly the altar
WAS illuminated and the manger at
bethlehem was disclosed Michael and
The good angels knee in alteration, but
Lucifer turns his back in contempt. AS
he does 30 his white robe falls to the
ground and he is revealed in all his
blackness. He is then driven away and
Michael takes Lucifer's white robe and
presents 1t before the altar
The second scene represented the
Temptation of Adam by the serpent Luz
sifer appears again, bearing the serpent
All decked; with flowers, which fall from
his scaly length. While this scene is be-
Ing enacted before the altar the choir
sings words in Latin illustrating the pro-
ceedings. A procession was then formed
and the vast congregation sank on It's
knees as the abbot and his monks car
ried an elaborately decorated image Of
The virgin to the altar The abbot's ben
sdiction closed this singular revival Of
D medieval custom which is said to have
had q profoundly emotional influence on
khose who witnessed 1t.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
WILL SPEAK TO STUDENTS.
President to Deliver Washington
Birthday Address at Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania.

Washington, Feb. %. - President
Roosevelt will go to Philadelphia
Wednesday to deliver a Washington
birthday address before the student
body Of the University of Pennsylvania
and to receive, at She hands of the re-
gents of that institution, the degree OF
doctor Of laws. At the same time the
degree Of doctor of laws will be con.
ferred upon Emperor William of Ger
many, Ambassador Sternherg being
present to receive the degree as the per-
sonal representative of the emperor.
The president will leave Washington
at 7:4O a. m. via the Pennsylvania rail-
road, arriving at Philadelphia about II
o'clock. He will be accompanied by
Baron Sternberg, the German ambassa-
dor, and Baroness Sternberg, Postmas-
ter General Wynne, Senator Knox, Of
Pennsylvania, Secretary Loeb and M. A.
Latta. The party will travel on pri-
yate car attached to regular train.
At Philadelphia the president and
party will be escorted directly to the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, where the ex-
ercises of the day will take place. At
the conclusion Of these, the president
and party will be conducted to the ar
mory of the First troop, city cavalry,
where they will be the guests of the troop
at luncheon. The president will leave
for Washington about $3.50 p. NJ, arriv-
ing here shortly before seven o'clock.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
NEW DELicAcY FOR TABLE.
Hybrid Buffalo the Latest Thing in
] Eugland-Compromise Between
bison and Beef.

London.-The latest delicacy to tempt
She appetites Of British epicures is q
compromise between buffalo meat and
beef.
A couple Of two-year-old bullocks,
the result Of cross breeding between
b North American bison and Highland
cattle, were sold at Newcastle cattle
market the other day. They had been
bred by Mr. Leyland, of Haggerston
castle, Northumberland, who has been
engaged for several years in expert
menting IN this direction.
The animals were exactly like their
North American cousins in appear
ance, except that they were stronger
and thicker in the headquarters They
had been reared and fed as wild cat
tie. 20 great difhculty was experienced
IN conveying them to market.
Although they were accommodated
IN special boxes their fury was so
great that one broke it's neck on
Ahe journey, and the other had to be
shot in the market.
The beef, 1t is said. will be found OF
y richer quality than that obtained
from buffalo. and If kept for month
or 30, more palatable than that OF an
ordinary bullock.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
CORN

II you are following the course Of
She markets closely you have undoubt-
edly noticed that Corn has lately taken
ltf place among the active grains and
- likely to sell very much higher and
II you are not in sympathy with Wheat
at today's prices, you can afford to buy
some May Corn, because there are GER
tatnly some great opportunities In such
an investment IL you will take hold on
any little setback. The market IL not
only healthy, as it is heavily oversold,
but so far as supplies and demands are
concerned Is in an exceptionally strong
position. The big movement is over In
Corn as 1t 10 in Wheat and Oats. At
any rate, advices from the country
show that seldom before on February
18th were farm reserves 30 small.
There are numerous reasons for the
present low state of country supplies.
The feeding began earlier because there
was nothing carried over from the 1903
crop, and has been on larger scale
than ever before. Exports, too, have
been larger, and it is expected that
depletion of supplies will 60 on from
these causes for some time to come
The price is still low, yet 10c under
last year at this time. Why not make
q purchase of May Corn as an invest
ment? Everything indicates that you
will be exercising good business judy.
ment.
EDWARDS WOOD co.
NncorporateD
DEALERS IN
STOCKS. GRAIN. PROVISIONS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
HOUSE PASSES NAVAL BILL
PROVISION FOR TWO NEW BAT
TLESHIPS rs RETAINED.
Senator Elkins Says Time Is Too
Short to Enact Railway Rate
Legislation.

Washington, Feb. %. - The house on
Monday, after seven hour session,
passed the naval appropriation bill,
carrying a total of se9,s14,35s. The
provision for two battleships, as re-
ported by the committee on naval af-
fairs, was retained. Both the majority
and minority were badly divided over
the proposition, at least 40 members of
the latter going over to the republic
cans, while about an equal number
Of republicans voted in opposition.
Several important changes in the bill
were made. The proposed increase OF
1900 men and officers for the marine
corps was stricken out, as was also
the provision authorizing the construc-
ton Of collier somewhere else than
at the Mare Island navy yard in Cal
ifornia. In order to do the work bet-
ter an item of $4,000 was inserted
for the proper equipment Of the Mare
Island yard.
When the senate convened Tuesday
Senator Carmack, a member Of the COM
mittee on interstate commerce, pre-
sented petition for railroad rate leg
islation, Senator Berry Immediately
asked as to the prospect for railroad rate
legislation. Senator Carmack gave place
to Senator Elkins, chairman Of the COM
mittee, to make reply. Senator Elkins
said:
'The bill passed by the house reached
thesenate about ten daysago. During that
time the senate has had almost continu-
Gus sessions, but only one friend of the
railroads has been heard The committee
has given the best attention possible to
the bill, but there has been no time to
consider the amendments, and there are
several believed to be important. No de-
cision as to an effort to pass the bill this
session has been reached, but with a
limited time at their disposal it would
seem that there is very little prospect OF
that result before adjournment, with
only ten days of the session left and with
much other imperative business to be per-
formed. 1t would hardly seem probable
that the most important economic ques-
ton of the day could be disposed of in so
short time, and especially in view Of
the fact that only one side of the ques-
ton has SO far been presented to the
committee"
At two p. m. the senate resumed the
consideration of the Swayne impeach-
ment trial
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
BY MEAD PUBLISHING co.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY
TO. RAISE RATTLEsNAKEs.
New yorker Will Establish Ranch
and Grow Reptiles for the
Restaurant Market,

Buffalo, N. VA farm Of 20 acres near
Niagara gorge has been purchased by
Perry r. Hunt, of New York city, who
declares his intention to establish rat
tlesnake ranch and raise the reptiles for
the New York restaurant market. Mr..
Hunt said that there was growing de-
nand in New York restaurants for the
flesh Of the rattlesnake.
ut has been served in few places for
some two years." he said, land the in
creasing demand justifies me in making
this venture. Naturally, the supply is
limited and the prices are high, and for
time at least hope to make some
money. My plan is to entice as many Of
the snakes as possible from their hiding
places by decoys of live rabbits These
shall confine in pens, and, reserv1ng
some of the finer specimens, will fatten
the remainder and breed as fast as pos
sible. will feed them on rabbits most
1y, although the menu will be varied by
occasional frogs ana chickens. hope
to harvest not less than 5000 rattlers
the first year, and will begin opera
Eons as soon as the rattlesnakes make
their appearance in the spring"
The locality of the farm" is ideal for
Its purposes From time immemorial
the vicinity of the Niagara gorge and
whirlpool has been the haunt Of the
North American rattlesnake, the largest
of its kind. The guides point out a rat
tlesnake cove, rattlesnake dell, and
the famous DEVILS Hole and Fosters
Flats have long been avoided by local
visitors and tourists, as they are in
Tested with great numbers of these
creatures.
In the gorge, the loose, rocky forma-
tions and the large areas inaccessible
70 any but the most adventurous and
intrepid geological and botanical ex-
plorers, are peculiarly suitable to the
habits OF this snake.
The rattlesnakes are good navigators
and cross and recross the river near it,
widest rapids.
Mr.. Hunt says the flesh of rattle
snake is not unlike that of roast suck
ling pig, white and exceedingly palar
table.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
HEAVY FIRE LOSS IN BOSTON
FLAMES DESTROY DOCK AND
DAMAGE OCEAN LINER.
Valuable Freight Also Burned-Total
Loss Estimated at About
100000.

Boston, Feb. PA large double pier
Nos. and of the Hoosac tunnel docks
in Charlestown, together with consid-
cradle valuable freight, was completely
destroyed by fire early Tuesday and the
steamer Philadelphia, of the Furness-
Leyland line, from which the crew fled
SO hastily that three were injured, was
hauled into the stream with her upper
works ablaze. The loss to the Boston &
Maine Railroad company, the owners of
the docks. is estimated at fully 100000,
while the damage to the Philadelphia
and merchandise will, it is thought,
bring the total loss up to about million
dollars
The adjoining pier, No. S, which was
burned last November and which was
being rebuilt. was slightly damaged.
while the steamer Daltonhall. on the
opposite side of the pier from the Phila
delphian, backed out under her own
steam, practically uninjured.
Chief Steward Fellows, of the Phila-
delphian, jumped overheard and was
rescued in an exhausted condition,
while one of the firemen of the steamer
jumped to the deck of a nearby lighter
and had leg broken Capt. Dickinson
and his wife were taken off by the fire.
boat, after they had been driven to the
stern of the burning steamer, and were
about to jump into the harbor. The fire
started, presumably, from spontaneous
combustion, in some hay on pier No.
at 1880 o'clock in the morning and
swept with terrific speed through the
! long shed.
Within five minutes after it was dis
covered fully quarter of an acre of COW
cred pier, well filed with the most i'll
fiammabIe goods, was wrapped in flames
Blazing brands were carried across the
harbor to the city proper, but fortunately
away from large grain elevator at the
head of pier No. 4. The Philadelphia
which arrived last Saturday from Liver.
pool and had discharged about quar-.
ter of her cargo, caught fire within a few
minutes. Her crew, who rushed on decl
at the first alarm, were driven over thu
side by the great volume of flame which
poured across the decks. But few har
Dor tugs were in the neighborhood an,
it was nearly an hour before she wa
hauled from her pesilous position
More than half the fire department of tn
city was called into service and tough
the fire until dawn before it was sub
Idued,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
NARTlAL IAW AT =
TSARSKOE SEL0.
GEN. TREPoFF ORDERS PALACE
SURROUNDED BY HEAVY
GORDON OF TROOPS.
GOVERNMENT PUT TO
TEST BY THE WORKMEN
Men Recently Released from Jail Sc
lected as Labor representative
Assassin Declares Killing Was an
Act of Duty.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 22.-Martial law
has been declared at Tsarskoe Selo, ow-
ing to numerous threatening letters be-
ing received at the palace addressed to
the car. The chief of the secret police
has ordered special precautions I'M.
der the direction of the governor gen.
eral to prevent any outrage on the i'm
perial family. The developments Of the
last "a hours have increased the panic
of the Romanofss and it is for this rea-
son that Gen. Trepoff has put the palace
district under strictest surveillance by
the army.
More Killings Threatened.
In spite of all the precautions taken
large numbers of letters threatening the
life of the car have been received.
These letters warn the car that further
assassinations will be attempted.
,Tsarskoe Selo is surrounded by triple
cordons of troops. Artillery commands
every avenue of approach. Spies and
police swarm in every corridor, corner
and angle of the palace, inside and out
1t is officially announced that Grand
Duke Paul has been readmitted to the
Russian army with his former rank of
lieutenant general and aide-de-camp
general.
Put Government to Test.
The joint commission of en-
ployers and workmen instituted by
the emperor to investigate the
causes of labor disturbances is now
taking shape. The workmen of a num-
Der of large factories have already elect
ed representative to the assemblage,
which will choose the labor members of
the commission. The Putiloff company's
men have taken a bold step in selecting
were put in jail after the affair of Janu-
airy %, including Inozemtseff, the chief
vice president of Father Gopon's organi-
cation These are our leaders" say the
workmen; now see if the government
Is sincere in saying it will allow us free
choice and immunity from arrest"
Assassin Speaks.
Moscow. Feb. 22.-The assassin Of
Grand Duke Sergius maintains an atti-
tude of profound Indifference. When
pressed to reply to questions he de-
clared that all the efforts of the author
tiles would have no result. Before his
victim was laid under earth other vic:
Tins would be found. Regarding his mo-
tipes the assassin said he only acted In
the interests Of an oppressed people. He
considered the deed was an act Of duty.
The grand dukes had for years violated
every canon of ordinary decency and
ruined the country while exploiting the
weak will Of the emperor for their own
ends. They had made him tyrant so
that the people execrate him. He was
aware that he emperor was an inno-
cent dupe and his party had decided to
deliver the emperor from the evil indu-
ences surrounding him in the hope that
he some day would join in the move
ment and become head of a national gov
eminent based on western lines
Neither the police nor their spies, the
assassin added will be able to protect
those who are doomed to death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
Eandslide Causes WRECK.

Los Angeles, CAL, Feb. 22.-The first
section Of north-bound Southern Pa
citic passenger No. on the Coast line,
was wrecked Tuesday IS miles north Of
Santa Barbara. The train crashed into
q landslide on a curve, and a portion Of
the train was derailed. One man was
killed, several of the train crew seri.
ously hurt, and eight or ten of the pas
sengers more or less injured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
Given Long Sentence.

Manila, Feb. 22.-@aj Darlington,
who was convicted of classifying vouch-
ers of the civil government to the
amount of $1,000. was Tuesday sentenced
to total Of 60 years and five days i'm
prisonment. He was tried on five sep
>arate counts and the sentence on each
charge was IL years and one day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
River Steamer a Store,

/ A German tradesman has converted
j Rhine steamer into a department
store, and is visiting towns along the
river with diverse stock of goods.
Now freight company Is being
formed to take a train Of giant auto
mobiles through France, each machine
being devoted to a special department,
SSs o store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
Turbine Steamer Launched

Glasgow, Feb. 22.-The Cunard lines
first turbine steamer Carmania was
launched at Clyde Bank Tuesday in the
presence of great crowd of people. She
is of 81, 900 tons register, is 67S feet long,
has eight decks and accommodation for
1855 passengers and crew of $50. The
Carmania is expected to attain speed
Of q knots.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
A Reason for His Prefepence.

Retired Burglar-When 1 was in de
business never bothered wit any
safes 'ceptin' de burglar-proof ones.
His Friend-Why not?
Retired Burglar-Becuz they're the
only ones folks Is likely to keep money
in..-Brooklyn Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
kin Deer by Hundreds.

Republic, Mich, Feb. 22.-Reports
from the northern peninsula say that
wolves are slaughtering the deer there
by hundreds. The ground is heavily
covered with snow and the deer, which
break through the crust, soon become
exhausted, while their lighter pursuers
run easily on top and soon overtake
them. More deer will be killed this win
ter by the wolves, old trappers declare,
than for many years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-28
Naval Veteran Retires.

Boston, Feb. 22.-Rear Admiral George
F. Wilde, U. S. NJ, on Monday retired
from active duty, after 40 years service.
When he relinquished command of the
Charlestown navy yard, where he has
been COMMUNICATING June / i 9O4 a sal
ute of 10 guns was fired. Admiral Wilde
turned over the command to Capt. Albert
s. Snow, pending further orders from the
navy department.