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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23
charges against EngLana

->lhe remarkable allegation that tie
British fleet was held in readiness to
destroy the Russian fleet if the battle
of the Sea of Japan had gone in the
Russians favor is made by Admiral Ro-
jestvcnsky in letter published in the
Novoe Vremya, at ST. Petersburg, with
the permission of the Russian minister
ct marine Referring to the secrecy of
Admiral Togo in regard to the dis
position of his forces, Rojestvensky de-
clares that, "this was unknown even to
the admiral of the British fleet allied
with the Japanese, who concentrated his
forces at Weihaiwei in expectation of
receiving an order to annihilate the Rus
sian fleet if this, the final object Of
Great Britain, was beyond the power of
the Japanese"
From Admiral Rojestvensky's account
of his tactics in the battle the reading
public becomes almost convinced that
the Russian commander outmaneuyered
Admiral Togo at every point and was
himself the real victor. Rojestvensky
declares he knew Admiral Togo's exact
whereabouts two days before the battle,
made his dispositions accordingly, and
entered the fight with his eyes open.
The admiral only casually states in the
course of his letter that the minister
of marine is investigating the causes Of
the catastrophe in order to determine
whether the commander shall be court
martialed for the small matter of the
loss of the fleet.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23

1t was Lieutenant Bates turn to
mount the guard. In spite of the early
hour the usual group of young people
had already gathered at the Colonel
when the band came swinging down
the parade. The instruments glittered
In the bright morning sunlight and
every man in line unconsciously moved
i'm unis0l with the martial music.
The girls over on the porch and sew
eral young officers who had joined
them swayed in time to the infectious
strains and each feminine heart wished
secretly that one day she might marry
a soldier.
When the band had marched past
the commanding officers quarters 1t
took up its regular position short
distance from the guard and began its
morning program.
II always love to have Mr.. Bates on
duty" Helen Farnham said. HE takes
: such a long time to mount the guard
and the band has loads of time to
play"
Gust think, he's going to the Philip
pines," Katherine Markham, a pretty
little blonde, protested. 1--WE were
just getting him so we'll trained, too.
Well, somebody else will have to con-
sent to mount slowly or we'll never
have more than two pieces in the morn
ing"
"say, Margery," Helen added, "What
do you think Of the orders?"
Margery Keene looked up from her
embroidery rather nonchalantly. She
hadn't been watching and hadn't really |
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23

has been at loggerheads at times with
some of the administration officials
yet every one recognizes in him q
broadminded American, an able de.
batter, and a man who has brilliantly
served his state, his party and his
country.
Mr.. Pettus, while he entered the
senatorial chamber at later date THAI
did his colleague, came at that peri ~
OF life when great number Of Gen
seem to think that the time for politi-
cal aspirations and honOrs has passed.
He is considered one Of the wits Of the
Senate. 1t is well remembered by
great number of the senators how he
scathingly ridiculed the speech Of a
senator during the notable debate on
the Philippine question. His remarks
were so ridiculous and laughable that
the hitherto decOrOus Senate cOnvulsed
itself with laughter. The same day he
again caused the Senate to break out
in an uproar when he was seen to
slowly rise in his seat as though to
seek recognition from the presiding
officer, and just at that moment when
Senator Frye, the President pro tenn,
was about to signify that Senator Pet
tus was entitled to the floor, the Ala
bama senator slowly put his hand into
his pocket pulled out piece Of black
tobacco bit a piece off in very me-
thodical manner, and with that same
slow motion deposited the tobacco in
his pocket and sat down. Such Incl
dents have been the favorite way Of
Senator Pettus's breaking In on the
OF the Senate.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23
Built of BuIruSIleS.

The first place of Christian worship
in Western Australia. was unique in
two respects-the material of which 1t
was built, and also the several pur.
poses to which it was devoted. This
remarkable building was made at
Perth by soldiers shortly after their
first arrival in 1929, and was composed
almost entirely of bulrushes. In ad-
dition to its use on Sundays for Divine
worship, it occasionally served during
the week as an amateur theatre, and
was utilized during the whole time as
a military barracks.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23

strictest attention to Mr.. Somers who
was telling her story in which she
wasn't the least bit interested.
Margery played her little game well
but when Bates left with the other Of
ficers without as much as coming to
her to be told she was sorry he had
been ordered off, Margery was not only
annoyed but angry with herself for
caring. ..0
Nobody in the merry little group
knew that two nights before Bates had
again been refused by Margery. No.
body knew SO well as Margery herself
that he had made up his mind never to
ask her again. But that was all before
his orders came-before the prospect
Of the great Pacific stretching itself be-
tween him and her had presented it.
self. However, his manner showed no
change from the other night when he
seemed to think that one mo" was
sufficient, tossed his head in the air,
gave her curt "Good night" and left.
Didn't every girl want to be told
over and over again that she was the
most adorable creature in the world?"
Margery whispered to herself. She
had now made up her mind that she
would stick to her "No'' 'if it killed
her" Furthermore, when he came to
say goodbye she would show him that
he was not the only soldier in the
world.
Lieutenant Bates was one of the
Youngest and most popular officers in
the army. The prospect of active SER
vice after months of barrack duty was
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23

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t IN AGAIN Most Of the Dolls viii 70
NJ ces goes with this premium.
y M1 ~ o1Siro outfit given for sejHnR
ox dandkerchies q only 100. each.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23
They Worship Serpenfs.

Travacore, on the southwest coast
OF 1n-ia, is notable as one Of the few
places where the natives, still regard
serpents as deities.
There are thousands Of shrines in
the districts" said an Anglo-Indian
where tn superstitious natives make
offerings of food, burn candles, and
chant hymns in order to gain the fay.
or Of their scaly idols.
Some of these shrines harbor
swarms Of snakes, which increase and
multiply without hinderance, but
snake-bites, are very rare.
Treated so well, the reptiles become
docile md harmless, and children play
fearlessly in the groves where the
snakes abound.
when, however, as sometimes hap
pens, the neighborhood of shrine be-
comes so overrun with reptiles that
there is danger Of treading on them,
the surplus snakes are reverently re-
moved by the priests to other less
crowded localities"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23
DANGER in Dust.

The municipal authorities of Berlin
are noted for their thoroughness ana
scientific methods. Nothing is left I'M
done to make the city the cleanest and
the healthiest in the world. The
Health Board is now making a study
of the street dust. Along the principal
thoroughfares what are called dust
catches" have been erected.
These structures are about fifteen
feet high, and contain small tubular
vessels without covers, in which col
lect all dust particles floating in the
air. Periodically the vessels are re-
moved and the contents carefully an
alyzed, in order to determine if any
germs dangerous to health are per-
meating the atmosphere.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23
The President and the EmDecoc

There is a considerable difference
between the hunting exploits of Pres.
ident Roosevelt and his friend Emper.
or William. When the President goes
hunting, he takes pot luck with the
bunch and depends upon his activity
and skill to get his share Of the hunt.
ing, which, because Of his real ability
in such lines, is usually good one.
When the German Emperor goes out
shooting, however, a keeper accompan.
les him, and when the game is reused,
sticks a kind of fork in the ground.
The Emperor then places his gun in
the rest, and handles the weapon pis.
toll fashion. For everything that is
shot a notch is made in the fork, and
when this is covered with marks
new one Is brought into use.
All these forks, the notches on which
are prof Of the Imperial hunters
skill. are carefully preserved In the
royal sporting museum as q record.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23

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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23

alluring and his heart beat faster
every time the thought came to him
that probably here at last was an op.
portunity for him to distinguish him.
self at the front. Only one thing
marred his enthusiasm and that was
Margery. 'Ifs," "buts" and girls! How
they have made history!
So all of that last day passed. In
the evening some of the young people
came over to Major Keene's but Bates
failed to appear.
BUSY packing" said Somers when
somebody asked for him.
well, it seems to me II I were In
his place and were the only officer or
dered off I'd come around and get N.Y.
self lionized," and Katherine Markham
looked very much Disguised.
Margery banged the piano until her
fingers nearly dropped off. Three
times Bates fairly ran past the Majors
that he might not yield to the tempta-
ton to 60 in.
But the hours wore away and when
the new day dawned Margery awaken
cd a very unhappy but determined
young person.
When Lieutenant Bates began his
round of farewell calls Margery saw
him from her window overlooking the
parade ground. Her little head went
back in defiance and her batteries were
ready to be turned on the enemy at his
approach. When he comes in
But that was just what he failed to
do for on meeting her father, Major
Keene, at the gate the two officers pro-
ceeded down the row together. Stung
to the quick by his manifest avoidance
Of her Margery determined to 60 with
the others to see the buys off and to
"give Mr.. Bates the incest, coolest
goodbye he ever got" Other officers
were to join the regiment at the train
and as they were all her friends she
determined to take advantage of this
last opportunity. So ger to the Col
onel's Margery trooped an hour later
all the time trying hard to make her
self believe that she didn't care any
more for Mr.. Bates than for the army
buckle on her belt.
The train was made up and the en-
gfneer waited the signal to start. From
every window soldier head protruded
for the men had been ordered aboard
Immediately upon their arrival at the
yards.
Mother, wife, sister and sweetheart,
into throng, swarmed up
and down the platform eacn IN search
OF particular head. The post band
banged away at popular tunes as fare
well to the boys-as bright, jolly and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23
HUMOR Nv THE SENATE CHAMBER
The Gravity of That Body Disturbed
Twice in Single Day.

II the chloroform theory as generally
Interpreted by the public, were put
into effect in the United States Senate,
It would rob the State of Alabama of
its two senators, Morgan and Pettus.
These men are legislators of excep-
tional capacity and influence. Both
have passed their S0th year, yet both
retain full mental power and their
share Of physical vigor, and both pay
more attention to their senatorial
duties than do probably the majority
of members of that body.
Mr.. Morgan has been in the Senate
since 1S77-nearly 30 years-and he
has been recognized as one of the lead
ing spirits in that chamber. While he
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1906-02-23

heard word the girls had said until
Katherine mentioned the Philippines.
There's one good thing about it,"
said Margery. 1T will only take one
officer away from the post and that
ought to be some consolation"
anybody would think you didn't
care at ALL" ventured Katherine, "and
all the time you know you're just dying
to CO."
''Now, Katherine, you're getting fool
ish," Margery answered good natured-
ly. "You know like Mr.. Bates awfully
we'll but just because I've danced with
him few times that's no sign that
shall pine away when he's gone"
"Oh mop Katherine grimaced, and
even Margery joined in the laugh.
Lieutenant Bates was only half way
down the line and the men were con.
scious of the closest scrutiny Of their
guns. Each was examined with the
utmost care but only the young of.
flcers and his friends over on the porch
knew that he was killing time in order
that the band could play the longer.
When the little ceremony was over
the men were dismissed and to the
rollicking strains of a Sousa march the
musicians filed to their quarters
Bates crossed the parade and Joined
the group at the Colonel's.
"To think you are going way out to
the Philippines, Mr.. Bates" said Kath.
crime. 1--WE only heard it this morning
and just imagine, you have to go to-
morrow"
'You see, Miss Katherine, what it
means to be soldier I've never been
to the front and there's nothing to
keep me here so I think I'm pretty
lucky" ....-
Nothing to keep you here" Helen
Farnham exclaimed. "Well OF all
things! And this old army post food
ed with girls. Mr.. Bates you're dis
missed
"Now really, Miss Farnham, 4
thought I was lucky when l got my
ORDERS" laughed Bates, "but II
thought there were the slightest chance
!. for me here I might be disloyal to my
colors and condemn orders to the DOW
bows. The trouble here is that there
are too many Of us and not enough OF
you"
20, you fake" laughed Helen.
During guard mount Margery Keene
had sat composedly in rocking chair
embroidering. When nobody was LOOK
ing she would steal look at Bates but
unfortunately for that young mans
peace Of mind he was too far on to see.
FNow that he had Joined the young
people on the porch Margery paid incl
Arizona republican., 1906-03-31
THE MORAL ETHICS
 OF CAMPAIGN GIFTS
Regiments Yesterday :in the Case of
 Fir. Perkins.

New York, March 3O.-Arguments on the habeas corpus proceedings in the case of George w. Perkins. former vice president of the New York Life Insurance company, who is charged in warrant issued by Magistrate Moss with the larceny of s4S.7O2 belonging to policyholders of the New York Life. which he advanced to Cornelius N. Bliss, treasurer of the republican na- tional committee. were made today be- fore Justice Greenbaum in the state su- preme court. Decision was reserved. Briefs will be filed on Monday by con- tending counsel. and then Justice Greenbaum will take the matter of the legality of MT. Perkins arrest under advisement District Attorney Jerome argued for the prosecution and former Judge Wm. N. Cohen and Lewis Della field appeared for the defendant
 MT. Jerome said that criminal in- tent, according to legal authorities was to appear from all the circumstances of the case. Shall the officers of a corporation" he asked, "or a single officer say, take the money of the policyholders, take your and my money and give it to a political party? 1 say
Arizona republican., 1906-03-31
A Lucky Thirteen Game Forth Yesterday
 After Twenty Days EntOmbment
They Survived Putrid Horse Meat and Were Driven to the Point of Attacking Human Corpses When They Were Rescued

Lens, France. March 39.-The disaster at the Courrieres coal mines had a startling sequel today when thirteen miners were taken out alive after hav- ing endured unspeakable horrors dur ing the twenty days of eDtombment The story of the survivors. so far as it has been told, discloses that they live q for many days on purrid horse meat amid total darkness and in the stench from scores of decaying corpses.
 The presence of human flesh would speedily have forced the starving men to resort to the last desperate extremi- ty if they had not been rescued. Tn. survivors were study young miners, from r to 9 years of age except their leader. Henri Nemy. who is 3S years old, All show the terrible effects of their experiences, being emanciateG and blinded. Their rescue caused a temporary nervous lucidity during which they greeted their relatives and graphically related their suffermgs. The doctors then engorc ed quiet upon
Arizona republican., 1906-03-31
The Result of the Failure of the Negolia-
 lions at Indianapolis
The Miners Reject Proposal Submit the Dispute to Arbitration Will Be Allowed to Sign by Separ- ate Districts Separate Properties.

Indianapolis. March 30.-The national convention Of the United Mine Work CTS of America adjourned sine die to- day, after authorizing the national and district officers to sign a wage agree ment with any coal operators who would agree to pay the scale of 1905 or its equivalent for a period of two years. &
 This is an advance of 5.55 per cent in the wages in Illinois. Indiana, Ohio and western Pennsylvania and all other districts except the southwest, composed of Missouri Kansas, Texas, Arkansas and the Indian Territory, where an advance of cents per ton was demanded. as the 1903 scaIa is practically in force in that district
 The convention declined an offer made by the operators of Illinois. In- diana and Ohio to submit the wage differences to arbitration. Where a coal operator owns mines in different districts the scale must be signed for all properties at the same time before any will he allowed to run
 The action of the convention will bring out of the mines tomorrow night 509,o00 men in the anthracite and bi- luminous fields. These will remain on strike until settlements have been signed by districts or with individual operators.
 The joint state conventions of the outlying districts to be held next week or now in session at Charleston, w Va; Louisville, Ky; Des Moines, la; Saginaw, Mich, and Clearfield, in cen tral Pennsylvania, were empowered under the action of the convention to- day to sign agreements with the oper- ators of those states if they agree to pay the 1903 scale.
 The men will return to work as soon as the scale is signed. If there Is a disagreement these joint state-e0ni ventions any of the miners can sigT the scale and resume work where in dividual operators pay the advanced scale.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-31

that such an act is inherently wrong whether it is prohibited by law or not. say that it is contrary to public pol icy, contrary to public morality and contrary as well to private morality and common decency. Half of the policyholders may have been democrats and to take their money to assist the republican party certainly goes to the establishment of felonious intent"
 Drawing a parallel in Justification of the payment of money to the republi . can campaign committee, Judge Cohen said that President John A. Mccall of the New York Life company had at different times directed the payment of large sums of money for the relief of the Johnstown sufferers and for use in yellow fever epidemics in New Orleans. These payments may have been out side the vested authority of the presi- dent, he said, but surely not illegal
 certainly very far from criminal.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-31
THE RAILS SPREAD.
Twenty three Passengers Hurt, One
 Fatally.

Ft Wayne, Ind, Mar. 30.-As east No. was approaching the town of South Whitley this afternoon the smoker, day coach, and five sleeping cars left the track and turned over in the ditch, injuring twenty-thre per- sons, one fatally. Only the baggage car and the rear trucks of the dining car remained on the track
 The accident is believed to have been caused by spreading rails. Pas sengers say a number of those injured were hurt in a wild scramble for the door of the car, when women and children were trampled under foot
Arizona republican., 1906-03-31
LET THE PEOPLE KNOW
A Statement by President Fowler of Inc Wafer
 Users Association Regarding His Official Acts

I have just reasons to express my great interest in. this project-it would be strange if I did not.
 For some months past, and until within a few days ago, was at Wash ington as your representative, engag- ed in assisting the negotiations for the purchase ot the canal systems on the north side of the river. I allude to this simply as a reason why I have not been able to see and talk to the mem- bers of the association. And I now take this opportunity of congratulate ing you all upon the assured accom- plishment of that great undertaking.
 I am fully aware how easily state- ments, substantially true when origf- nally made. become. by transmission from one to another distorted, until finally, and often very soon, they have lost all sembiance in form and in sub stance to the original statement-and this without any malicious attempt or intent to misrepresentation. I am loath to believe that there have been any wilful misrepresentations, but that misunderstanding do exist, that mis- taken notions are entertained am fully advised. Being unable. not hav- ing the time to do so. as I have ex plafned, to see each any every one of you personally, I have thought it not unwise to address to you this circular letter. It contains a brief statement of the history of the negotiations which have resulted in the contract for the purchase of the canal systems on the north side of the river.
 Sometime last April, shortly after the breach of the diversion dam of the Arizona canal, which rendered impos- s1ble, until the breach should be re paired, a supply of water to the farm CTS under the Arizona and Grand can als. and reduced the supply available for farmers under the Maricopa and Salt River Valley canals and having in view the large cost of the replace ment of the dam, it occurred to me that it was an opportune time to ap- proach the owners and those in control of the above canals with a view to