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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

The millionaire's motherless son had
Just filed his application for a job as
husband to the fair maid.
you'll have to excuse me, Percy"
she said, but l can never be anything
more than a mother to you"
"A mother!'' echoed the surprised
Percy. eds
THAT'S what I said" rejoincd the 4.
m. "Your father spoke first" .
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01
His View,

Uncle Josh-It seems the minister
has had rheumatism for the last three
years, but he hasn't said anything
about it. ....... ..s
. Aunt Hetty-Why,. could hare told
him just what to do for it.
Uncle Josh-Mebbe that's one of the
reasons why he kept 1t qulet-wat-
sons Magazine.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

we'll or my eloQuence was running drfer
and drier, and yet no sound outside I
wondered how long they would stand it
and how long could stand it. At II 10
l began my peroration. Hardly had I
done so, when one of the young men start
ed in a gentle voice a ditty. One by one
they took it up, till the rising tide of
voices drowned my fervent periods. Per-
force l stopped. They were all on their
feet now. Did they mean to break up?
In despair at the idea 1 lifted up my
voice, loud and distinct, in verse of the
composition, and seizing my neighbor's
hand began to move slowly round the
table. The move was successful. Each
man followed suit, and the whole party,
kicking back their chairs, revolyed with
lurching steps.
The room was thick with smoke. Me-
chemically led the chorus, straining ev-
cry nerve to hear a sound from outside.
l was growing dizzy with the movement,
and, overweight with the strain on my
nerves, | knew a few minutes more would
be the limit of endurance, when at last
heard loud shout and tumult Of voices.
What's that" exclaimed the Major,
in thick tones, pausing as he spoke
l dropped his hand, and seizing my re-
volver, said:
Some row in barracks, Major. Let
'em alone"
must 60" he said. Character Au-
reataland-army-at stake"
Set thief to catch a thief, eh, Ma
jor?" said l.
What do you mean, sir?" he slut
tered. Let ME CO."
III you move, ! shoot, Major" said 1,
bringing out my weapon. never saw
greater establishment on human counte-
nance. He cried:
Hi, stop him-he's mad-hes going
to shoot !"
A shout of laughter rose from the crew
around us, for they felt exquisite appre-
citation of my supposed joke
Right you are, Martini" cried one.
Keep him quiet. We won't 20 home
till morning.
The Major turned to the window. 1t
was a moonlight night, and as looked
with him saw the courtyard full of SOL
diers. Who was in command? The an
swer to that meant much to me. The
sight somewhat sobered the Major.
"A mutiny" he cried. 1.-THE soldiers
have risenw
go to bed,' said the Junior ensign.
Look out Of window p he cried
They all staggered to the window. As
the soldiers saw them, they raised shout.
l could not distinguish whether it was
greeting or threat, They took 1t as the
latter, and turned to the door.
Stop" cried; II shoot the first man
who opens the door,"
In wonder they turned on me. I stood
facing them, revolver in hand. They
waited huddled together for an instant,
then made rush at me; 1 fred, but
missed. | had vision of a poised COB
let; second later, the missile caught me
in the chest, and hurled me back against
the wall. AS fell dropped my weapon,
and they were upon me. l thought it was
all over; but as they surged round, in
the madness of anger, l, looking through
their ranks, saw the door open and
crowd of men rush In. Who was at their
head? 1t was the Calanel, and his voice
rose high above the tumult:
Order, gentlemen, order" Then to
his men he added
Each mark your man, and two of you
bring Mr.. Martin here"
l was saved. To explain how, I must
explain what had been happening at the
Golden House, and how the night attack
had Jared.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

DR.. Osler's mother Is living, at the
age Of 100. in Toronto. She is report
ed to be bright and spry, too. Long
may she live on to exemplify the alb
surdity Of her sons theory.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01
Proof Positive.

Daisy-Didn't the count have any
money at allf
Mazie-Mercy, do you suppose he
would have married Birdie Follansbee
II he had had any Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

King Haakon of Norway says he
finds II very pleasant to wear crown
and Is unable to understand why mon
archs should ever be worried. 1t
should be remembered, however, that
being king in Norway is a good deal
like being a vice president In the Unit
ed States
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Pittsburg has another scandal
which, 1t is promised, will be just as
filthy as any of those which have pre-
coded it Somebody might bring
about welcome relief by cutting the
Pittsburg wires.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Again the learned doctors have come
TO the front and assured everybody
that hydrophobia is wholly an imagin-
airy malady. People ought to quit dy-
ing Of 1t.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01
RuraI Logtc.

Uncle Hiram-Brother Eben's son
has stained glass wlnders In his new
house.
Aunt Samantha-Yew don't tell !
That comes from marryin' one Nv them
sood-for-nothiD' city gals. reckon she's
too pssky lazy to wash tn stains Of.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

The train wrecker Is possibly the
most execrated Of criminals, and yet
he cannot cause as much suffering as
does the bank wrecker.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Now that modern surgery has dis
covered a way of splicing the spinal
cord, there may be some hope for the
fellow with weak backbone.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

The candy is under something lit
tie stronger than suspicion. Things
unspeakable have been found In It.
Boil your candy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

It's wonderful what depths Of love
are disclosed in the male heart when
there's widow with half a million
dollars In the case
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Perhaps Englishmen oppose the
spelling reform because they foresee
that they would be compelled to drop
their his altogether.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Chicago bank deposits are greater
than ever before In the history Of that
city. After all, Stensland's area of
ruin was circumscribed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

A New York balloonist went to sleep
while two miles high. But unlike
good many other balloonists, he finally
walked up and was able to tell about
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Sarah Bernhard says Patti would
be foolish to retire as long as she has
any voice left. Nine. Bernhardt Is an
expert ON anti-retiring matters.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Stripes are to be the style for the
coming season. 1t is fashions not the
courts decree, however.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Men In the peniteHtiary have Just
enough TO eat. and think they do not
have enough; free men have too much
to eat
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Evidently the scorching blcycllsts Of
4 few years ago are the scorching au-
tomobilists of to-day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

Krupp trousseau costs $3.50. Prob
ably made of gun-cotton.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

events In Cuba will cause any surprise
b the Spanish nation.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01

midas material Development in the
last haif-century l. illustrated In the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-01
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

W. E. BoRAH
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
General law practice. ONCE, Pioneer build
ing.
BOISE, IDAHO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
WORK OF THE SURVEYOR.
Business Of Past Year Exceeds Tha,
Of ANY Similar Period.

That the work required Of his department
during the past fiscal year exceeded in vol
ume that Of any similar period was the
statement made in the annual report sub
mitted to the Commissioners today by Will
liam p. Richards. surveyor, District Of Co
lumbia Mr. Richards said that orders ex-
ecuted for plats and surveys numbered about
$500, and that this. although slightly less
in number than in the year 1904-05, was
rendered particularly heavy on account Of
the number of large subdivisions. The
number Of lots surveyed was ], 75S, against
1 sol for the previous year, while 1852 walls
were located, as compared with 1.734 In the
preceding twelve months, a net decrease OF
per cent in this class of work. Altogether
twenty-one large parcels Of land were sub
divided into lots. blocks, streets. etc., and
recorded, as against eight in 1904-O5, and six
In 10000
The surveyor says that sufficient test has
been given to show that the present
schedule Of fees, which has been in effect
for one and half years. is ample to cover
the cost of work in the office, and his only
suggestion is that some slight change
should be made so as to lessen the cost
to small lots in the county and increase the
amount asked for laying out large sub
divisions.
Concerning the progress Of work in prop
erly marking the boundaries of the District,
the report reads:
having the District line marked at conspicu-
Gus points, and more particularly where It
crosses the public roads or highways. Sur
veys for its location were made about
three years ago. and monuments have been
placed within the last twelve months at
more than sixty points. nearly all of the
roads having two monuments where they
intercept the line. These monuments are
of a very substantial character, being of
granite and weighing 200 pounds each, and
having three-fourths Of their lengths buried.
The ancient monuments of the District line
were found to be fairly we'll preserved and
nearly all upon true lines Two were found
to have been moved from their original
location-one distance OF six feet and the
other distance Of fifteen feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
THE SPELLING BEE
TOOK ACT OF CONGRESS TO SET
TIE "PoRTo RIco.p

The general discussion regarding the
Presidents pecent order for simplihed SPELL
ing in the government service recalls the
fact that 1t required an act Of Congress
approved by the President to establish the
ofi1ciai spelling Of Porto Rico" When
that island was coded to the United States
BY Spain at the closs Of the Spanish war
1t was known and described as Puerto
Rico" and for many monthe after that
that form Of spelling was followed by the
government Of the United States.
In fact, the board on geographic names
decided that Puerto Rico" was the cor
rect and proper spelling. and the War De-
partment adopted that form. But some
officials. with the idea Of making the spell
ing conform to English standards. persisted
in spelling the name Porto Rico" Much
confusion resulted, as the name was spelled
both ways In official communications In the
departments and in Congress. To remedy
the situation Congress. in April. 1900, IN
providing q form of government for the
island. specifically provided that hereafter
1t should be known as Porto Rico." and
thas spelling has obtained ever since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
RELIEVED OF THEIR CHARGE.
Children Of Couple Placed Under Car
of Board Of Guardians.

Katie Lehman. aged sixteen. and Eva
Lehman, aged thirteen, were before Judge
De Lacy In the Juvenile Court this after
noon upon a petition to commit to the board
of children's guardians. The parents Of the
children reside In the southwest section of
the city near the. railroad yards of the
Southern railway. and it was alleged by
Policeman J. w. Pierson of the fourth pre-
cinct that the home surroundings were not
conducive to the well-being of the children.
The policeman stated that the home had
been raided by the police yesterday and
that a charge Of keeping disorderly house
had been placed against the father earlier
in the day in the Police Court.
Other witnesses stated there had been
drinking In the house at different times, and
at the conclusion of the case Judge De Lacy
gave the children into the care Of Miss
Estelle Foster of the board of children
guardians. The court told the mother that
as soon as the drinking was stopped and
the home conducted in an orderly manner
the children would be restored to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
ED YOUNG IN TOWN.
Louisiana Republican Protests to the
=. e-..a: 81. G. s. @. -.s...--- ~

Z Ed Young, a well-known Louisiana re-
publican. who never passes through Wash
tngton without a visit when he comes east,
IS here today en- route to New York. While
greeting friends he win have little BUSH
ness to look after. making it point to Sc ,
the civil service commission respecting al
legged violations of the civil service regula-
lions by employees of the New Orleans Gus
tom house. the main allegation being per-
nicious activity in politics.
Mr.. Young is the nominee of the repub-
licans of the first district, which is In New
Orleans, and is represented by Gen. Adolph
Meyer, democrat. The custom house en-
ployes offensive to Mr.. Young are fighting
his recognition On the republican ticket by
the secretary of state, whose duty 1t is to
say who are the candidates Of the respect
i've parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
SUN MAY SHINE.
So Says Weather Man, but He Isn't
Certain.

The official weather man whose duty it
is to serve out forecasts to the public is
still cautious as to the nature Of his pre-
dictions. The meteorological conditions are
still such as to defy both practice and
precedent. it is declared. Under the fore
cast yesterday Of unsettled weather" for
today there have been varying stages OF
cloudiness, peaks Of sunshine, shifting winds
and threats Of rain. therefore the predic-
ton can be checked OF as verified.
When Prof. Henry of the weather bureau
was asked by Star reporter this afternoon
as to the outlook for tomorrow he said that
such indications as he had at hand seemed
to give ground for the belief that there
would be some showers tonight, and that
tomorrow might be fair. with possibly some
sunshine.
Prof. Henry added that the wind had
shifted around to the west, which is a dry
direction. "and," he said, II don't see why
we should not have several days Of fair
weather" He explained. however. that he
did not care to expatiate ON any forecast at
this time while the uncertain and tickle con-
ditions are so much In evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
Personal to River Men.

Mr.. Harry Carter has gone to Orange
county, Va. to spend a vacation OF about
two weeks with friends. He will devote a
day or two to hunting in the Virginia
woods.
Capt. Ollie Crowder. master of the tug
william H. Yerkes, jr., has gone to St.
Mary's county, Md, to spend about two
weeks While Capt Crowder Is away Capt.
Frank Taylor will be in command of the
Yerkes.
: Phylander George, mate OF the steamer
Harry Randall who has been Ill at his home
in Westmoreland county. Va. for the past
ten days, has recovered and is again on
duty aboard the steamer, relieving Mate
Woods.
MI. Norris Webster has been appointed
second engineer Of the Washington and
Alexandria ferry line steamer woodbury..
succeeding Mr.. Frank Kersy, who retires
to take charge OF the engine room OF q tug
on the river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
FOR PURCHASE OF LIBRARIES.
Movement to Benefit Public Schools OF
Alexandria County.

Alexandria county school interests are
thoroughly aroused to the opportunity OF
furnishing all the county schools with
libraries az a result OF the benefit to be
given the county schools at Luna Park,
September 5. A meeting Of the committee
interested in the success Of the benefit was
held at the-court house. Fort Myer
Heights. last night. The county supertn-
tendent OF Schools. James e. Clements.
presided, and Trustees Boteier, Weaver
and others, County Clerk George Rucker.
Treasurer w. C. Wibtrt. Commissioner OF
Revenue Curtis Graham and a number Of
teachers were present.
Mr. Clements said the work Of selling the
10000 tickets donated for the benefit was
being satisfactorily. organized. Several
hundred dollars. he said. had been already
assured for the schools. and proper effort
would run the amount to over a thousand
dollars.
Miss Bashford. a teacher, suggested that
in addition to the posters already issued
there should be a number printed In red.
prominent, and that prizes should be Of
fered to the boy and the girl who would
sell the most tickets. Mr. Clements SAID
he would give a $ gold piece each to the
boy and girl belonging to the Alexandra
county schools who would sell the greatest
number of tickets, respectively. and upon
motion of DR.. H. c. Corbett 1t was voted to
print $50 posters such as Miss Bashford
had proposed, and Messrs. Clements and
Rucker and Miss Bashford were appointed
a committee to attend to the form and
printing.
Mr.. Rucker reported from the commit
tee on transportation regarding the oRAc-of
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon electric road to donate sufficient
supply Of coupons so that when they were
presented with the school benefit tickets
the holder would receive reduced rate
round-trip ticket to Luna Park. The trans
portation committee. Messrs. Rucker. Cor
bett, Ashford, Palmer. Wibirt and Graham,
were directed to arrange Immediately for
any additional concessions in this direction
from other roads, and to report to the COM
mittee on posters. so that the facts might
appear on these notices 1t was reported
that the Southern railway will sell reduced
rate round-trtp tickets from all stations
within reach.
A meeting of trustees called to transact
business left over from the annual meet
ing was postponed till September on ac-
count of the absence of several members
of the board. At that time it is expected
action will be taken to provide for the OPEN
Ing of a school aat Fort Myer Heights on
September II. About fifty pupils the
primary and intermediate grades are ready
to enter the school. - -.-->-..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
ORDERED BOY DISCHARGED.
Woman Lawyer Won Victory IL
Naval Case at Norfolk.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK, Va, August 3O.-In the case
Of Alfred Bak;ey. aged seventeen. of New
ark. N. J.. whose parents sought his dis
charge from the navy because he enlisted at
seventeen without their knowledge or con-
sent, Federal Judge Waddill today ordered
the boy discharged and held that the Navy
Department could not hold over him court
martial proceedings for alleged false swear
ing to his age instituted upon information
furnished by the youths parents when they
first wrote to Washington for his discharge.
The case was won by Miss Mary Filbert,
an attorney from Newark. the first woman
attorney ever to appear in the federal or
any other court here. Telegraphic advices
are awaited from Washington this after
noon for information as to whether the gov
eminent will appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
DoINas IN COSTA RIGA.
Preparations for Entertainment Of
Treaty Delegates.

The government Of Costa Rica is making
elaborate arrangements for the entertain
ment Of the delegates from Salvador. Qua.
temala and Honduras. who are to meet Sep
TENDER 15 at San Jose, Costa Rica. to frame
q treaty Of commerce and peace in accord
ance with the pact entered into by those
governments on board the U. 8. 8. Mar
blehead.
A dispatch received by the State Depart
ment today from United States Minister
Merry at San Jose announces that the Sal
vador delegation will sail from Acajutla
pected that the delegations from the other
two republics will leave in q short time.
September Is is the anniversary Of Central
American peace and on that account was
selected for the approaching conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
Americans at Berlin Function.

BERLIN, August 3O.-Ambassador Tower
today presented Brig. Gen. Thomas H.
Barry and his party to War Minister Won
Einem and Chief Of the General STAFF Won
Moltke. after which the American officers
attended, at the emperor's invitation. the
ceremony at the palace of mailing the flags
to their staffs, on which occasion the visit
tors were presented to his majesty. who
received them with great cordiaIty; eqgaS-
Duvall In conversation. The flag ceremony
consists Of mailing the colors Of the regi-
ments participating In the autumn parade
to their stats by members Of the royal
family, each one driving q nail. Edwin
" Morgan. American minister to Cuba, has
arrived here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
BLACKBURN HOPEFUL.
Doesn't Believe Southern Representa-
ton Will Suffer.

Representative Blackburn of North Caro-
lima, one Of the four republicans in the
House from the south, called at the treas
ury today on official business. He has
been on pleasure trip In the east, spend
ing some time In Maine.
When his attention was called to a claim
of the democrats that they will reduce the
republican representation from the south
In the next Congress to at least two seats.
and that his district would go democratic.
he said: II was elected two years ago by
a narrow majority just few over 200 but
1 am confident of winning by a much larger
majority this year. I see no reason in the
world why the democrats should try to
claim my district. Although 1t has been
democratic in the past, I have received
many assurances from former democrats
that they will support me. am going
home now and will begin my campaign
without loss Of much time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
Chicago Postmaster Here.

Postmaster Usse Of Chicago called at the
Post Office Department this afternoon, hav-
ing come direct from the Windy city
to confer with Acting Postmaster General
Hitchcock in regard to the attitude of the
department toward the postal clerks union
recently organized In Illinois. Mr.. Hitch
cock was at lunch when he called the
interview was postponed until about $3.50
pm.
Mr.. Usse preferred not to discuss the
situation In Chicago until he had con-
ferred with Mr.. Hitchcock. He spent some
time with Second Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Shalienberger discussing the pneu-
matte tube mail service of Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
PARTIALLY ACCOUNTED FOR.
Money Drawn From Bank by jackson
Boney Before His Murder.

No new developments have turned up in
the Jackson Boney murder case today. al-
though Detectives Helan and McNamee. in
connection with the Virginia authorities.
are still conducting an investigation.
In order to have all the evidence possible,
an autopsy was performed yesterday after
noon on the body OF the murdered man by
Coroner hewitt and Assistant Coroner
Glazebrook and the bullet which caused
Boney's death was recovered from his
brain. 1t Is a .38-caliber bullet and will be
held by the Virginia authorities.
About $500 Of the 81 100 which Boney
drew out Of the bank in the few days be-
fore he was killed has been accounted for
by the detectives. he having spent part OF
the money and loaned the remainder. 1t Is
known definitely that he had SIS In money
before he started on the fatal drive. and
only $1.65 was found on him. in another
p0cketbook.