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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
A SHACKLED CONGRESS
Roosevelt and Cannon Agree
ment to Prevent Reforms.
GARRY WATER ON BOTH SHOULDERS
Cannon VIGOROUSLY Opposed to Re-
No Change In Leade rship-No Relief
From Trust Plundering if Repub-
Ncan Congress Is Elected.

President Roosevelt tried to be
adroit in giving his advice to the voters
of the United States when he wrote
that letter to a congressman which was
intended for the whole country to read.
His admonition that ITO change the
leadership and organization of the
house of representatives at this time
means to bring confusion shows that
he believes with Speaker Cannon it is
necessary to stand pat on the tariff and
that the labor organizations should be
defeated in their effort to obtain legis.
lation that is necessary to protect them
from trust and corporation coercing
through government by injunction. Yet
he says, I'VE favor the organization Of
labor as we favor the organization Of
capital, but on condition that organized
labor and organized capital alike act
in a spirit of justice and fair dealing
a2d due regard to both the letter ana
the spirit of the law" AS Cannon is
VIGOROUSLY opposed to all the demands
of labor and will, if elected speaker of
the next congress, pack the committee
Oh labor against labor legislation. and
yet President Roosevelt declares that
ito change the leadership of the house"
would be a party catastrophe. 50 he
must agree with Speaker Cannon in his
autocratic declaration against reform.
President Roosevelt says. I'VE favor
the organization of capital" and as the
vast organization Of capital is known
as trusts and as Cannon is known as a
trust and corporation mar and the
president is SO anxious to see him re.
elected speaker what other conclusion
can be drawn except that the president
While making a great display Of prose
cutting trusts. though not one has been
really punished, is really favorable to
such organizations of capital? The D
tacular hauling of a trust into court
u timing it effects nothing for the
people who are plundered by trust
nlgh prices. In fact, the prosecuted
trust will undoubtedly increase it's
~ tAuo luc COuSullSES OF
IT'S products pay the fine. The way to
help the people is to take from the
trusts and combines their special privj-
ieges, such as the tariff protection that
MI. Roosevelt agreed with Speaker
Cannon that the next congress if it has
a Republican majority is to refuse to
consider.
AS President Roosevelt declares that
TO change the leadership and organi-
cation of the house would mean confu.
sion. he therefore would back up
Speaker Cannon in packing the com
nlttees of the next congress to prevent
consideration of tariff revision and of
the nnti-injunction bill, which a for
mer Republican congress passed unani.
monsly. with Cannon in the speaker's
chair. but which he now %denouuces os
anarchistic.
Mr.. Roosevelt. like other politicions
Will find II difficult to carry water on
both shoulders He cannot handle tho
cannon pitch and not himself he de
filed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
RooEeyelt Dominates.

That the Republican congressional
machine is entirly subservient and
dominated by the president is shown
by Chairman Sherman saying be did
not know exactly why he was called to
Sycamore Hill. 1t was supposed, how
ever, that President Roosevelt wanted
to tell Chairman Sherman that the
100000 remaining in the hands of the
Republican national committee, which
was mostly filched from the trust funds
of the life insurance companies. was to
be placed st the disposal Of the con
gressional committee to save the party
from defeat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
"They are asking help"

"They are asking help"
The metallic clicking of the instru-
ment before him ceased abruptly.
whats wrong, anyhow" He push
ed back his chair and came slowly to
his feet. His finger was still on tie
key. He tried again to call up An
tioch. They are cut off. guess the
wire is down."
The two me- stared at each other in
silence.
Dams face was white in the murky,
smoky twilight that filed the room.
Durks looked anxious. the limit of his
emotional capacity. He was Il lank,
colorless youth, with pale yellow to-
bacco stains about the corners of his
mouth and a large nose, which was
superior to it's surroundings.
Oakley broke silence with:
whats gone through today, Joey'
"Nothing's gone through on the B.
and A.. There's nothing to send from
this end Of the line the operator an
swered nervously.
"What went through yesterday"
Nothing yesterday either"
"Where is No. II"
"It's down at Harrison, MI. Oan1cy."
"And No. 81"
"It's at Harrison too"
"Do you know what they are doing
at HarrisOnY" demanded Oakley an.
grily.
1t seemed criminal negligence that
no apparent effort had as yet been
made to reach Antioch.
u don't" said Durks laconically. bit.
ing MS nails. u suppose they are
waiting for the fire to burn out"
why don't you known" persisted
Dan tartly, His dispieasure moved
The operator TO a fuller explanation
fro aE CONTINUED
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01

lence AID a subsequent sarcasm thai
dealt with the faulty quality of his
judgment. The sarcasm might come
six months after it had been inspired,
but it was certain to come sooner or
later and to be followed by a bad half
hour, which Cornish devoted to past
mistakes. Indeed, Cornish's attitude
toward him had become through long
association one of chronic criticism.
and he was certain to be unpleasantly
affected both by what he did and by
what he left undone.
"Why don't you wait until the gen
eral returns from England? That's not
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
II can't accept your resiqnation."

II can't accept your resignation"
far off now. Under the circumstances
he'll accept your resignation"
"He will have to-" said Oakley
briefly.
Don't worry. He'll probably de-
mand it," remarked the vice president
disagreeably.
IF you are so sure Of this, why don't
you accept it:' retorted Dan.
II have no one to appoint in your
place"
whats wrong with Holt? He'll do
temporarily"
II couldn't feel positive Of his being
satisfactory to General Cornish. He's
a very young man, amt hep
Eyes, l suppose you'd call him a
young man, but he has Deer with the
road for a long time and has a pretty
level head. l have found him very
Trustworthy"
II would have much greater conf
dence in Kerr. He's quiet and conserv.
alive, and he's had an excellent train
ing with US"
"Well, then, you can get him. He is
doing nothing and will be glad to
come"
But you have probably succeeded
in antagonizing him."
81 hope So" with sudden cheerful.
ness. ut was a hardship not to be able
to give him a sound %thrashing. That's
what he deserved"
Holloway looked shocked. The young
man was displaying a recklessness of
temper which was most unseemly and
entirely unexpected.
81 guess If will be well for you to
think it over, Oakley, before you con-
clude to break with General Cornish.
To go now will be rather shabby of
you, and you owe him fair treatment.
Just remember it was those reforms of
yours that started the strike. in the
first place. l know-I know. What
you did you did with his approval. TIE
men are peaceable enough, amt they:''
and he glared at Oakley with mingled
disfavor and WEAKNESS.
"Anybody can handle them but me
1T won't be long until they are beg
ging you to open the shops. They will
be mighty sick Of the trouble they've
shouldered when their money is all
gone
They will never come to me for
that, Mr.. Holloway" said Dan. II
think they would, me and all. rather
starve than recognize my position"
They'll have to-. Well make them.
We mustn't let them think we are
weakening"
"You don't appreciate the feeling Of
intense hostility they have for me-"
"Of course the murder Of that man
what was his name?"
Ryder, you meanY'
WAS unfortunate. ! don't wonder
you have some feeling about going
back"
Dan smiled sadly.
The vice president was wonderfully
moderate in his choice of words. lie
added; But it Is really best for tie
interest OF those concerned that you
should 90 and do what you can 10 bring
about q settlement"
1T would be the Sheercst idiDcy for
me 10 attempt 1t, The town may 80
hungry from now tO the end Of rs
days, but il won't have me NJ any
price"
u always told Cornish be should kp.l
The road the first opportunity he 81.
lie had the chance NICE aud you talk"
him out of H. Now @ dop't want 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
CoIorado's Opportunity.

If the people Of Colorado do not win,
dictate Alvah Adams by e%lecting him
governor now he has again been nom
mated by the Democrats, they will
show themselves only fit for ring rule
and corrupt domination. The counting
out Of Mr.. Adams two years ago was
n of the greatest outrages ever per
petrated in American politics.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
a REPUBLICAN QUANDARY

only On" Course Left Ia the Homes,
voters OF Ohio.
ih' Republican machine In Ohio by
'hdofslhg President Roosevelt ana Sen,
"'ors b'ck and Foraker coequnlIy Inns
produced n political dilemma, Tho
oh'o Republican voter who believes
Nh"' railroad rat" regulation liz for his
own ma me public good must vote
aRh'hs' his W ticket 10 IDdorse such
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
CHAPTER XXI.

n r Buckhorn Junction Joe Durks,
Ia who combined the duties of
! telegraph operator with those
4 4 Of baggagemaster and ticket
agent, was at his table receiving a mes
sage when Dan Oakley walked into the
Office. He had just stepped from the
Chicago express.
whats the latest word from Anti
och, Joe?" he asked hurriedly.
"How are you. Mr.. Oakley? got
Antioch now"
what do they sayT"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-01
Not Conpenial.

moi Oongen1al'
Now, the philosophy Of love-
"Oh, come off,"
But l say the philoso"-
You goose, love has no PHILOSOPHY
or it wouldn't be love-"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
HOW'S THIS.
Work to Commence this Spring on
North Side Canal.

I. b. Perrine. was in town last
week on his way to Salt Lake City
from there he will go to Chicago
where meeting OF the new COM
pany that is going to put in the
north-side canal, will be held the
18th of this month.
Mr.. Perrine, who is vice-presi-
dent of the new company, says
that at this meeting the old COM
pany will turn over all the affairs
to the new one, and that when this
is done work would commence
on the north side canal. He stat
ed further that by next fall the ca
nal would be past Shoshone and
that Shoshone would be a very
lively place about that time.
This statement made by Mr.. Per-
rine will dispel the fears in the
minds of many as to the date set
for starting work on the canal.
With the north side canal COM
pleted there is nothing that can
hinder Shoshone coming to the
front. The main canal will run
from s to II milns from town while
the laterals will come in much
closer. There are thousands OF
acres of fine land awaiting water
and when that is obtained there
will be homes furnished for hum
dreds OF families.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Idaho Telephone Company.

Chas. P. Roe, editor of the Ru-
pert Pioneer, was in town today
on his way to Boise, where he goes
to file articles of incorporation OF
the Idaho Telephone Company
with the Secretary of State.
The principal place OF. business
of the new company will be Rupert,
Idaho; there are $4,000 shares at
$5 per share; the stockholders are
Marion. NJ. Mackey, Alice Mackey
Lleuellyn NJ. Zug, Ailis D. Ash
and Frank Copening, each stlbscrfb
ing 100000 shares.
Z Mr.-Roe says that as soon'as the
articles. are filed work. viii COM
mence on the construction OF the
line. Material has been ordered
and is now on the road.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
No Stock RustIers This Year.

The commission houses doing
business at the stock yards east oi
the Missouri river have agreed not
to send their rustlers to the Far
West this year.
Heretofore every house in the
cattle and sheep business has been
represented here, and as each tried
to outbid the other the result was
that the shippers got the best
prices to be had.
But short time ago the commits
sion men met in their exchanges,
and agreed not to send rustlers any
longer. So none will come-at
least, not until one or two houses
break the agreement, and thus get
the bulk of the shipments. Wood
River Times.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Gift to r. M. McCoIIum.

In appreciation OF the valuable
service rendered the Twin Falls
Investment Co, R. NJ. McCollum
was the recipient OF a $500 check
for New Years present.
Mr.. McCollum, as secretary OF
the company, has worked hard for
its welfare, and the gift shows that
his labors were appreciated.
The Journal joins hands with
the people OF Shoshone in congrat-
ulations.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
The Teachers Greed.

The following article, which has
occupied space on the blackboard
in the county superintendent's of
flee the past week, is one which
every school teacher should mem
orize:
| believe in boys and girls the
men and women of the great to-
morrow; that whatsoever the boy
sows the man shall reap.
/ believe in the, curse of ignor-
ance, the efficacy of the schools,
the dignity of teaching and in. the
10y of serving others
! believe in, wisdom .as revealed
in human lives as well as in. the
pages of q printed book; in lessons
taught, not.so-much by precspt as
by, example; in ability to work
with the hands as we'll as to think
with the head; III everything that
makes life large and lovely.
Eryin Osgood Groves.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
An Austrian Shot.

An Austrian was shot an instant
ly killed last Monday evening
about nine o'clock by Marshal j.
NJ. Stevenson of Minidoka. The
Austrian, whose name was not
learned, got an over dose of bug
juice and proceeded to be a bad
man. He fired a revolver several
times in town, one OF the bullets
killing dog. Justice Lounsbury
of Minidoka authorized Stevenson
to arrest the Austrian and as he
had started for the Minidoka dam
the marshal started in pursuit on
foot.
The marshal came up with him
about two and one half miles from
town and told him to consider him
self under arrest. The Austrian
said no, at the same time began to
draw his revolver. The marshal
drew his gun first and covered him
but the Austrian would not leave
his revolver in his pocket and
hen he had it drawn the marshal
shot him. Stevenson shot three
times, hitting him twice. One of
the bullets entered the drunken
mans coat but was stopped by a
book which he had in his
pocket. The other one entered his
head causing death almost in
stantly.
Sheriff Millsaps left for the scene
Monday evening on No. 6, to in
vestigate the affair and a coroner's
inquest was held Tuesday after
noon. The verdict of the jury ex-
onerated Stevenson.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Death of J. p. .Hovey.

J. P Hovey, superintendent OF
motive power for the Kansas City,
Mexico & Orient, died OF old age at
his residence. 731 North Lawrence
avenue, Wichita, Kansas, a few
days ago.
Mr.. Hovey was one OF the oldest
superintendent and master mech
anics in the country. He was
eighty-four years old and has been
engaged in railroad work the great
er part of his life. For many years
he was connected with the Union
Pacific, holding various positions
He has been with the Orient near
ly three years and has been resi-
dent of Wichita for two and one
half years. He was in active SER
vice for the Orient up to afew days
ago. When he became i'll the
physicians could give no cause ex-
cept old age, and it is believed that
his work for SO many years just
wore his life away.
His wife, his son-in-law, E. Dick
inson, vice president and general
manager for the Orient, Mrs. Dick
inson and children, and his daugh-
ter Ethel were at the bedside when
the end came.
Mr.. Hovey was born in Roches-
ter, New York. and at an early
age began working for a railroad.
He was a conscientious and pains
taking working and his ability as
a mechanic was soon recognized
and rewarded. He has held many
responsible positions with great
corporations and was one of the
oldest employees of the Union Pa
cifc.
He was in charge of the Sho-
shone shops between 1890 and 1894
prior to thati time being Master
Meceanic OF the Wyoming division
at Laramie, and Superintendent of
Motive Power of the Union Pacific
Railroad company at Omaha. He
was widely known Throughout the1
West as a railroad executive of
greatabil:ty.-Pocatello Tribune.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
For Forgery.

Frank Barker young man who
formerly lived here, but who has
resided in Butte Montana, for some
time past, was arrested last Friday
afternoon for forgery.
Barker forged check in Butte
about the 25th of November and
soon after left the city. The Butte
officers, knowing that Barker form
erly lived here, Immediately noti-
fed the local authorities to be on
the watch for him and notify them
of his arrival. He arrived here
about the first of January and
when the sheriff here notified the
Butte officers they wired MIN to
keep him in sight until one of them
could arrive.
Sheriff Quinn arrived from Butte
Friday afternoon on No. 3 and as
Barker had been staying with his
mother, Mrs. VIM. Simms, since
his arrival here, he was easily ar
rested.
When asked if he would go to
Butte without extradition papers
he said he might as well, as he
would have to go anyway.
The Butte sheriff and Barker
left for Butte Friday night.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
School Teachtrs Meet.

The Shoshone section of the Lin
coin County School Teachers AS
sociation met in the Office of the
County Superintendent last Satur-
day, and had a very pleasant and
instructive meeting under the di-
direction of Miss Dorthy Crawford
A very interesting program was
arranged for the occasion.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
WILL CONTINUE.
Numerous Rumors AfIoat Unfounded
School will Run Full Term.

Considerable rumors have been
ahoat during the past few days re-
garding the financial condition OF
the public schools of Lincoln coun-
ty and especially the financial con
dition of school district No. II,
which is the Shoshone district.
1t was rumored that the Sho-
shone schools would be forced to
close within few weeks, this how
ever is not the case, as the school
fern will be OF the usual length.
The financial shortage amongt the
districts arises from the following
situation: For general school pur-
poses the County Commissioner S
last wear fixed the assessment at oO
cents on the 800, and the sum OF
money thus derived is the prlnci-
pal source of money with which
the schools are conducted, and is
apportioned to the school districts,
in January OF each year, and III
the following manner: one third OF
said fund is distributed among the
districts equally, and the remain
ing two thirds is distributed to
each schoo district according to
the number of school children of
school age within such district.
For several years past the Coun-
ty Commissioners have fixed the
same schoo levy, towit, 80 cents on
the 300, and the sum of money
thls derived has for the past sever
al wears been about the same, but
this annual fund apportioned last
week by the County Superintend-
had to be distributed betlOeep
four ne10 school districts
and almost tJOJce as many
cbld -ea a. heretofore, ow-
ing TO the settlement OF people on
the Mioidoka project In other
words approximately the same
amount OF money realized for the
genera school fund in January
1905, had to be divided between
almost twice as many children and
four new districts for the year
1906.
Consequently the Shoshone dis
trict and all OF the other districts,
Except the new onesl received con
sequently less money in January
1906, than in prev us Years.
The Shosbone d.itriet this Jan
uary received $50 g while hereto
fore it has yecsied twice and al
most three times this amount
The schools a Rupert and Hey
each received almost as much
money as thu shoshone school, and
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
together these two districts receiv-
ed $1042.81.

tOgetner JntSc tWO us i'ee ioS0i'
ed $1042.81.
The building of the new school
house on the north side has moth
ing whatever to do with the fnan-
cial shortage in the Shoshone dis
trict, as the new school house was
paid for from funds derived form a
bond issue bought, by the state,
and the first bond is not payable
until January 1907.
The trustees of the Shoshone
district expect to be able to make
arrangements however, SO that the
public school will be conducted for
the usuye length.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Call for Warrants.

Cali for the payment of all Scalp
Bounty Warrants; all Current Ex-
pense, Warrants of 1908 all Current
Expense Warrants OF. 1904, /, Current
Expense Warrants to-No.r 167. Of
1905; all Road. and Brnlge War
rants; all School.Warzants..
C. W. WERsIcKE,
51w2 County Treasurer.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-01-12
Tran.pIant Trts. at slaht.

Trees transplanted at night are
more likely to live than those trans. !
planted in daytime.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-09
ADMIRAL TRAIN is DEAD
COMMANDER OF ASIATIC SQUADRON
SUCCUMBS IN CHEFOO.
III for Several Days with Uraemia-
Prominent Figure in Chinese Riots
Near Marking.

CHE FOO. Aug. 4.-Rear Admiral
Charles ]. Train, commander of the
American Asiatic squadron, died of
uraemia Friday. He had been i'll sew
eral days.
On October 80. 1905, Read Admiral
Train and his son We're attacked by
Chinese outside of Marking. The Amer
lean officers were pheasant shooting,
when the admiral accidentally shot
Chmese woman, slightly injuring her.
Hundreds of villagers thereupon sur
rounded the officers. took away their
guns, knocked the admiral down in the
mud, and held Lieut.. Train as a host
age. Forty American marines, who
landed as a rescue party, We're attacked
by mob of Cinnamon, who tried to
pitchfork the officers. The marines We're
obliged to fire twice before securing the
prisoners.
Admiral Train first put on Il national
uniform in 1861, entering the naval acad-
envy from his native state of MaSSachu-
sets on November 26 of that year. Grad
uating in 1864, he served but two years
until he was promoted master and three
years later, in 1869 he was made
lieutenant commander, which position
he held until January 1856 when com
membership was bestowed on him.
Twelve years later in 1898, lie was made
captain, and during the Spanish war
commanded the auxiliary cruiser Prairie.
Subsequently he was in control of the
Puritan and the Massachusetts.