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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-12-21
AFAThL CUT
Erark CORES ccn-m;ts Suicide by
1u.tiag his Threat While Tenn
rc.aslIy lnsane.

Frank Gomas, a sIicepherdel
who lias been wor3ing for Noyin
ger 4 ! asrali fer some time past
committed Suicide last Monday by
cutting bis .hrcat, death resulting
il about Fix hours
Comes. who vas not working OH
account of i'll health, was staying
a DonovalI's lodging house.
ftout II o'elcel onduy morning
straHgc Founls4~xrre. heard in
CJiins room and Leo l'onovan
went n stairs to learn the cause.
lie trace the ncise 10 Comes
iueni and uhcu lie tried to enter
l.c faund the door locked. As
icnies would rot open the door
wl.ca he knocked lie looked
through the keyl .Ic and he saw
Nha! he thought was Comes lying
el the l.cor. He immcdiat. ly re-
tarned downstairs and told his
laother who sunmond aid 1T once
and the rocm was ent red by force.
When they entered tlie room they
fcltiid Comes lying OH the floor
essvi b Il large cash in his throat. A
Knive on the table in the room told
HE tale. as it was smcared with
blood Cones va Ii ted upon the
bed and DR.. Baugh called who. al
Ter administering such aid as vas
poSs Bic aad the injured man re
moved to the vacant rooms former
ly oe 'upied I.y f 4. Lehman
~~AS Comes ll4srgs--@-l+-sll Il ~ fnu Ii be-
Fore discove Cd and it was almost
impossible for the doctor 10 stop
the 4 w OF blood no hope could lie
entertain 4 for his recovery, and
lie died Monday afternoon at 4:30
Comes, who is Il Portuguese, has
T5eesr in this country for over two
years. and was well thought OF
both by his employers and acquain
Eaccs i.e had never been i'll very
Inuch, until two or three weeks
tgo when he was affe ted by :,
Hight Illness. During this tint
lis mind cemed' to become un
"a anced and the fore part OF the
Skcek he roaciilito town, turned his t
Eddie horse loose in the streets to |
lander at leasure, and went over !
Donovan's lodging house to Sc
FIRE lodging. Nothing much was /:
fought of the incident at The Y
he and while he acted queerly e
several days before he commit e
I the awful decd it was not sus- q
Eted that he was insane. h
NJ hen his room was entered the e
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-12-21
Has Been Postponed.

Something that many will be
disappointed to learn is the fact
that the masquerade ball, that was
to have been given on New Years
Eve, has been postponed until the
18th of February. Those in charge
of the affdir proceeded with all the
preliminary arrangements and
things were beginning to look fine
/ ra Successful aft ir until the at
tempt was make to rent the hail
when it was learned that it had
been previously engaged for that
evening by the Lyceum Entertain
ment Bureau. This checked mat
ters for the time being but we are
promised that the affair will be
given on St. Valentines day, Feb
ruary II.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-12-21
The PRIMARY LAW
Senator Hepburn Makes Matters
Clear in Letter TO Edgar Wilson.

'-H5"A hAiSOH - III receipt Ol
: the following letter from Senator
Hepburn on the proposal to enact
a direct primary law:
! WASHINGTON, Dec. 9TH, 1906,
Hon. Edgar Wilson, Boise, Idaho.
My dear Mr.. Wilson; Your
letter OF Dec. 1st received, and first,
| desire to suggest to you that the
Republican platform adopted at
Pocatello does not pledge the party
in favor of " direct primary
law. The plat 'orm was submitted
to me before it was reported and
the word " direct " was in it, but
| crossed it out and it remained
crossed out. l paid particular
attention to it when it was read to
see that it was crossed out and the
word does not appear in the plat
form as adopted, printed and used
by the party. l find the general
sentiment is against the : direct
primary law among the men who
are prominent in public affairs Of
the state, and I am sure that when
the people are made to understand
what the direct primary law means .
that they will never adopt it.
In the first place | am in favor
OF a primary election law that will
project the primarys cf the party
from being captured and influenced
by tie opposition party. l would
be in favor of registration before
the primaries if it were found nee
essary, and only those who are
by party be permitted to
vote at the primaries OF that party.
I will take this occasion to point
out briefly, some of the objections
which l have urged and shall urge
against the adoption Of the ''direct"
primary law.
In the first place, the idea was
conceived by those who are or-
,osed to the Republican party and
is organization. The oppe sition
o the Republican party is frag-
nentel and has been for many
ears. They have relied since
S92 upon combinations of parties
respective of rames, for the pur-
,ose of defeating the solid organ
zation of the Republican party
7hich rests upon well defined and
road principles Of government,
7hile the opposition sought only
olitical power and Office. The
pposition campaign was one rep
esenting the individuals, while
lc Republican campaigns have
cen for the principles represented
Y men who are worthy 10 be
nsted with the carrying out CT
lose principles. The opposition
the Republican party, realizing
lat they had no we'll defined, tried
i'd proved principles of govern
ent to present to the people as
gument in favor of their election
power, and that the Republican
rty did have these attributes,
ught to divert the attention of
G people from the question of
lncipIcs TO that of individuals
d individual ambition for Office.
is commenced as early as 1852
" nearly 10 years ago.
party OF principle under whose
ltrol the government of principle
administered always presents
-rier to the ambition OF individ-
IS who seek Office for their per-
lal advancement. as, disting--
he'd from the party that seeks
trol of the government. because
adherence to its principles.
Under the "'direct." primary
Continued on page 49,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-12-21
Another Exaursion.

On January 22nd a rate of one
fare plus two dol ars will be made
to eastern points. Going transit
limit ten days. Return limit sixty
days from date of sale.
L. f Halbert, Agent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-12-21
Forbids Opium Importation.

A law has been enacted forbidGins
the Importation OF opium as narcotic
izto Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-09
Continued from page 10

my proofs. l have known for sometime-not
very long, it is true-that a man named
Johann Strauss did assume my name when he
married your sister. There is nothing remark
able in that. l am a rich man, known to many.
The adoption of a pseudonym IS common
device of actors There was no real resem-
blance between this person Strauss and myself.
Of that fact, those who are we'll acquainted
with him, Dibbin and Sarah Gissing, will
assure you tomorrow in this house. l have
your sisters marriage certificate, and the birth
registration of her child. know where the
child is. l will bring the foster mother to tell
infant to her care. l have your sisters diary,
which this Harcourt did really secure. l got
it from him by trick, l admit, but only to
save you from becoming his duPe: Now
have placed all my cards on the table, by the
side of your marriage settlement. Can David
Harcourt do much?"
The girl was nearly distraught under the
stress of the struggle going on within her
Henry van Hupfeldt," she said solemnly,
looking him straight in the face, may the
Lord judge between you and me if l have
wronged you'll"
"No, sweet girl, you cannot wrong me; for
my conscience is clear; but it is a hard thing
that you should incline rather to this black
mailer than to me-"
Blackmailer!" The ugly word came from
her lips in sheer protest; the lash of whip
could not have stung so cruelty.
Eyes, most certainly. Did he not demand
a hundred pounds from you! Let me go to
him and offer five hundred, and you will never
see or hear of him again
ooh, if that is SO, there is no faith or honesty
in the world"
"Is he your world, them" demanded van
Hupfeldt bitterly, and even Mrs. Mordaunt
broke in with her moan:
ooh, Vii"
LET us end this distressing scene" went on
van Hupfeldt with repressed indignation
that was exceedingly convincing. "Mr. Sharpe,
please be here tomorrow at the same time.
Before that hour shall be back from London
with all the witnesses and documents which
shall prove to Miss Mordaunt's complete salts
faction that she has been grossly misled by a
cleverly concocted story"
Then van Hupfeldt turned to Violet's
mother. MRS. Mordaunt, may l appeal to
your authority? Surely this Harcourt will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-09

and Mr.. Sharpe is a business man, dear: we
must not detain him unduly."
"Ah yes" said Violet softly, giving van
Hupfeldt queer look which he alone under
stood. There things to be signed, some
thing about some one of the first part and
some other person of the second part. Why
do you use such odd terms Mr. Sharper
ut is the jargon of the law, Miss Mordaunt:
Every line adds mite to the small incomes OF
us poor lawyers"
but who are these peope?"
Sharpe looked puzzled. THE first deed
recites the marriage contract between you and
Mr. van Hupfeldt," he began to explain.
But Violet said, and her words had the cold
"Vil" This from Mrs. Mordaunt.
mother, better not interfere. You don't
seem to understand, Mr.. Sharpe. You spoke
of a Mr.. van Hupfeldt. Who is he"
The lawyer, smirking at the hidden joke.
pointed to the man standing by the table. "Of
course, that is he," he said.
"Oh no. That is Johann Strauss, the man
who married and, it may be found, killed my
sister"
evil" shrieked her mother again.
1t was van Hupfeldt who saved Mrs. Nor
daunt from imminent hysteria. Violet has
been talking to that fellow Harcourt, whom
told you Of" he said coolly: She is, I'M
is scamp of unparalleled audacity and resource
Surely you have given him money!"
Violet, scarce trusting her ears, listened to
the calm, smooth sentences with rising indig-
nation. He has told me everything about
the certificates, the diary, all. The time of lies
has passed. Did you, then, kill my sister,"
"Why condense the taller Of course he
assured you that Dibbin the agent who let
the fiat to your sisters husband, will readily
identify me as Strauss; that Sarah Gissing, her
servant, will hail as her former master?'
Yes. He did say that"
"Why did he not bring them here!"
"He will bring them Tomorrow
Van Hupfeldt smiled YEARLY. 1t seemed
as though he could not help himself. For
give me, Violet" he said. "It is l who will
bring them, not Harcourt. He dare not. His
bubble bursts the moment you ask for proof.
"Do you deny all, alp" Violet almost
screamed.
mot only do deny, but affirm, and have
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-18
W0NDERLAND'S FEATURES
Duss Band playing There and knsub'
enshue Coming.

The great Duss band of seventy live
musicians, including number of
noted soloists, is playing at Wonder
land, the big amusement park, midway
between St. Paul and Minneapolis, be-
ing especially engaged with view to
pleasing the lovers attracted by the
sangerfest.
Wonderland has made a great hit
and is drawing crowds that sometimes
number as high as $4,000. The park
has a score of amusement features in
buildings and as many more outdoor
attractions, such as the scenic railway,
shooting the chutes, airship swing,
etc.
In addition there is program of
free outdoor. shows, which includes
aerial and acrobatic acts, bicycle SEN
Stations, fireworks, etc. A feature OF
the park is brilliant electrical illu-
mination, in which so, 900 incandescent
and arc lights are being used. Sew
eral special features are booked for
Wonderland this summer of an
especially interesting character. The
Duss band is one of them, and Knaub.
enshue and his airship is another.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-18
The DeIineator for August.

A wealth of suggestions for the new
est summer gowns is to be found in
the August Delineator, which is inter-
esting, not only from the standpoint
of fashion, but for it's reading as we'll.
Among the fiction of the number is the
second installment of '"The Chauffeur
and the Chaperon,' the delightful
motor-boat romance by The William
sons, authors of many automobile
stories; also two entertaining short
stories by Carroll Watson Rankin
and Marvin Dana Carolyn Wells
contributes the "Rubaiyat of Summer
Khayyam," written in her inimitable
style. Clara E. Laughlin tells the
story of the life of Rembrandt, whose
pictures are held invaluable in the
worlds best collections of art, and
Gustav Kobbe writes of the famous
civil war song of the South, "Dixie, "
and it's composer, Dan Emmett, the old
minstrel. In the Campaign for Safe
Foods, Mrs. Abel contributes a chap
ter on ''The Market Inspector and the
Buyer" which concludes this series OF
notable articles. There are numerous
articles devoted to the interests of the
home:-The Kitchen, House Furnish
ing, Needlework and Dressmaking;
and the children's pages include a va.
riety of features having for their pur-
pose the entertainment of young folks.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-18
I'HE cR0I PR sPECTS.
Observations Of the Crop Prospect.
=: y " Y a. Made ey - : epres entatlve=5 /: /.
: ... = of the viillmar !, Tribune. - 4

The warm and dry weather for: q
week following the Fourth OF July has
done wonders for the crops in this
county. Up to that time the prospects
were indeed dismal; but now it looks
as if we would get fair average crop
unless conditions: are Gnfavorable
hereafter. II RI g.. rs rs:
+ On the highland the crops now
look very promising. Wheat has
headed out very nicely and the heads
are above the average size. With
cooler weather during the filling
period this crop on the highlands will
be very good. Oats and fax also
look good. Corn was behind until
the hot weather came, but it's growth
during the hot week was really mar
velous and in some cases it has reached
the tasseling stage. Unless there
should be an unusually early frost
corn will ripen we'll on these lands.
On the lowlands the prospects are
not so good. It was very wet during
the seeding period and the farmers
therefor put in the wheat and oats on
the highest lands. expecting that the
lower lands would dry up in time for
putting them into fax, barley and
corn. The heavy rains in May and
June spoiled this plan, and there are
some lands on almost every farm that
has had crop put in on it. What
was reached between showers does
not do we'll. Germ is very backward
in this region and as it has been
almost impossible to do any cult
waiting the weeds and grasses have
fourished and choked out great
deal of the corn. What there is has
very little chance for ripening unless
we should get another such fall as
last years.. The hay meadows in this
section are also under water and this
crop will also be smaller than usual.
However, if the weather should con-
tinue dry after the harvest these hay
lands can undoubtedly be cut by that
time. The grain crops in that section,
having been seeded on the higher
lands, look better and will probably
come up to an average crop with good
weather for the next three weeks.
Upland hay fields and tame grasses
will give an unusually heavy crop,
about the best the writer has ever
seen in this county.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-18
Ayl!cUs| y

! Program 81 Exsmninati ons fol. Com 1, mon Il
I. {. School cettiticats s. Is Bs Held II.
. fiji +. 4: In August, 1905: !:
"NOTE-;Civics is now required for
second grade and limited certificates.
>> ..:+,: THURSDAY, AUGUST I'd.
Ss... (Second Grade Studies.)
A.. M.-8:00 Enrolment.
"%1 $50 Arithmetic.
1890 Physiology-Hygiene.
r. M.-1:30 English Grammar.
800 Reading. =
3:45 Drawing and Music.
49, FRIDAY, AUGUST Sd.
(Second Grade Studies Continued.
A. M.-8:00 Professional Test.
900 Spelling.
$50 Geography.
ll:l5 Composition and PEN
4. MILO u. S. History.
1915 Civics.>
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th.
(First Grade Studies.)
A. M.-8:0o Geometry.
1000 Physics.
F. M.-1:30 Algebra.
j: 3:15 Phys. Geography or
Gen. History.
The examinations will be held at the
high school building in Willmar on
the above dates.
r. W. DoBBYN,
zl3] Co. Supt.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-18
Scarcity Of HELD.


Several farmers have been in town
the past week looking for help and
have approached the moving gentry
with disappointing results. In one
instance farmer was told by Ia
borer that he could not secure his
services for less than $50 for a couple
OF months, and there are instances
where as much as $50 per month has
been. demanded. When it is taken in
to consideration that board and wash
ing are also part of the wages the
farmer naturally thinks that there is
no profit for him at that rate. Farm
ers.who have plenty of help in their
immediate family nowadays are con-
sidered fortunate, for it seems that
laborers are scarce. Those who are
idle are of the class that will not work
under any circumstances, The search
ty of help is partly owing to that
many laborers are now employed on
railway construction work. At pres
ent the demand on the farm is for help
during the haying season and later
on there will be a still stronger de-
mand for harvest help. There is no
excuse nowadays for the man that is
idle.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-07-18
Progress Of Drainage Tile Business.

Progress OF Drainage Tile Business.
]. H. Johnson, the thing expert, re-
turned last week from a trip to his
home at Knoxville, ILL.,, and to St.
Louis, Mo. The thing contracts taken
by the Willmar Tile & Drainage Com
pany are now we'll under way. The
work has been delayed for some
time owing to the failure to receive
the thing. The work of laying tiles
is now in progress on the Phil Haley
farm. A large contract has been Sc
cured from the Tallman farm, where
miles of thing will be layed. After it
is properly tiled, the wet portions of
the fields will be the best land on
which to raise crops. Eventually
most of the farms south of Willmar
will be tiled. There is no reason why
a quality of thing suitable for this
work can not be made right at Will
mar, saving the big item of freight
from distant kilns, and provision will
no doubt be made soon for the manu-
facture of the proper grade of thing
here.