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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-10-12
NEWS OF THE STATE
Review Of the Weeks Happenings
In Idaho
AS CLEANED FROM EXCHANGES
Tales from Mountain and Vale Briefly
Told for Benefit Of the Examin-
er's Readers.

ASA0 Ava 0NASAAt Va tuC ksAAuUu~
er's Readers.
Pocatello now has 70 arc lights,
for which 1t pays 81 per month per
light.
Last week SO car loads of cattle
were shipped from Soda Springs to
the eastern markets.
The little town of Shelley expects
to have an electric light plant in
operation by the first of January.
Thos. Morgan, aged 81, and Mrs.
Wilbur, aged 60, both of Fremont
county, were united in marriage at
Salt Lake on Oct. 5.
Robert Gibson of New York City,
has been appointed state chemist to
fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of s. R. Macy.
The Emmett Index is authority
for the statement that a cucumber,
five feet in length, was grown near
that town this season.
There was an egg famine in Lew
iston last week and the cold storage
company of that city shipped in a
car load of hen fruit from the east.
1t is estimated that there will be
80 car loads Of apples shipped from
Payette this fall. Fifty car loads
of prunes have already been shipped
from there.
According to the school census
Nampa has population of 5000,
and the Herald predicts that the
towns population will double in the
next two years.
The mining companies of Sho-
shone county will this year pay into
the county treasury taxes to the
amount of sl1s, 1876, plus special
school tax of $l6,9e2.
Fire at American Falls last Friday
night destroyed Wagner's livery
stable, including Is head of yalu-
able horses and all of the rigs in the
barn.
The state board of pardons has
granted a pardon to Yee Wee, a
Chinaman, who was serving life
sentence for numbering another
Chinaman at Haley in 1898.
A company has been organized at
Moscow with capital of 800, 600
for the purpose of manufacturing
the combined harvester, and thresher
which was recently perfected by
two Moscow citizens.
The St. Anthony Banking and
Trust company, with an authorized
capital of 100000 was organized
at St. Anthony last week. Two
Nebraska gentlemen are the prin-
cipal stockholders in the new enter
prise.
James Flanagan, one of Boise's
pioneers, died last Friday aged 20
years. He had been resident Of
Boise since 1868 and was the first
brick maker in that vicinity. He
made the bricks used in the old state
house, and all of the old brick build
ings in the city.
A flow of artesian water was
struck on the property of L. S.
Marriott of Soda Springs, at a depth
of Sc feet. A six.inch hole was
drilled, and the casing stands two
and a half feet above the ground.
The water comes up with sufficient
force to flow from the pipe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-10-12
Nothing to Fear.

Mothers need have no hes fancy In con-
tinuing to give Chamberlains's Cough
Remedy to theirlittle one 8. as 1t contains
absolutely nothing injurious. This rem
edy is net only perfectly safe to give
small children, but Is medicine Of great
worth and merit. 1t has q world wide
reputation for it's cures OF coughs, colds
and Group and can alway be rel ed upon.
For sale by Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-10-12
A Bodily Burned Girl

or boy, man or Woman, is quickly out nf
pain II Bucklen's Arniea Salye Is appn
promptly. G. J. Welch, of Tekonsl,a
Mich, says: 81 use it in m. family fol
cuts, sores and all skin injuries, and fin
1t perfect" Quickest pile cure know 4
Best healing salve made. 25c at Ri,
Bros Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-10-12

This is the season OF decay and veal.
ened vitality. Nature is being shorn
Its beauty and bloom. II you would r.
tain yours, fortlfy your system witt
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. g.
cents, Tea or Tablets. Ask your Drug
gist.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-10-12
Many men give layishIy of cold.

Many men give layishIy OF gold,
To build bridges and castles and towers
of old;
II you want everlasting fame, bene-
factor be,
Give the poor and needy Rocky Mountain
Tea.
Ask your Druggist.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Morales Thanks Americans.

San Juan, p. r., Jan. 15.-While
stretched on a cot in the hospital here,
General Carlos f. Morales, former
president of Santo Domingo, who ar
rived here in the United States gun
boat Dubuque, requested the Associ-
ated Press to convey to the American
people. particularly to President
Roosevelt, the expression of his sim
cere thankfulness for the assistance
accorded him while president of the
republic. 1.-THE future salvation or
Santo Domingo" he said, "is depend
ent entirely on the ratification of the
pending convention by the United
States senate and the congress OF
Santo Domingo. I believe that the
majority of the people of the republic
agree with me in this, as they all
know that the continuance of the revo-
lutionary agitation means continual
ruination."
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Goss SUCCEEDS BAXTER.
Omahan Named for United States Dis
trict Attorney of Nebraska.

Washington, Jan. 13.--The Nebras-
ka delegation met with Senator Mil.
lard and, after several ballots, named
Charles A. Goss of Omaha as the nom
inee for United States district attor-
ney for Nebraska, to succeed Irving
+. Baxter, removed.
It was the first time the entire dele
CATION had been taken in and the in
auguration Of the new plan was made
the occasion for issuing a special
statement, as follows:
1.-THE delegation met with all mem.
bers ~presnet. The Iowa plan of dis
tributing patronage was adopted for
the first time and will be followed for
all future appointments. The delegu.
ton voted by secret ballot ard after
several ballots Charles A. Goss of
Omaha was chosen. The selection
was then made unanimous"
All the names of candidates were
presented and discussed. There were
a dozen or more.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
STATE WINS BURLINGTON CASE
Nebraska Can Collect Railroad Taxes
on State Boards Valuation.

Omaha, Jan. 1S.-Judge Munger or
the federal court decides the railroads
Of Nebraska must pay their taxes.
Such is the essence of his decision in
the Burlington case, which has been
fought for'the state by Attorney Gen.
eral Brown. This decision will apply
also TO the Union Pacific and TO the
collection of taxes for 1905, as well as
1904, of both roads.
This suit was for an injunction
against the collection of taxes for the
year 1904 on the basis Of valuation
fixed by the state board of equaliza-
ton and assessment. Another suit.
identical in character, had been
brought with relation to the taxes for
1905, and the Union Pacific. as well
as the Burlington, had instituted the
same suits.
The total assessment for the Bur
lington and Union Pacific for the two
years amounts to $2,066,4S2. Togeth'
er they have rendered S1.44G,68O. The
Union Pacific rendered or paid $780,
900 in 1904, when its assessment was
s34S,OO and $275. 900 when its assess
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
RATE QUESTION UP IN SENATE.
Fulton Of oregon Precipitates Dis
cussion in Explanatory Speech.

CuSoioH III explanatory OpcCCH'
Washington, Jan. 17.-UneXpectedly
the senate found itself considering the
railroad rate question, which was pre-
cipitated by Fulton's taking the floor
to make a brief speech in explanation
of an amendment offered by him TO
the Dolliyer bill, giving TO courts of
justice authority to modify orders of
tho interstate commerce commission
imposing an unreasonable rate. He
had not proceeded far when he was
switched from a general explanation
OF the terms of the provision to a de-
Tense Of the principle which it seeks
TO establish, and a general debate
followed. Fulton held the floor
throughout, but there were many in
terruptions, and other senators fully
Foraker, Spooncr, Bailey and Clay.
The discussion was listened to most
attenliveiy by all the senators, show.
ing the great interest that is felt in
the subject. The trend of the con.
troycrsy was all toward the point as
to whether congress has the right to
delegate its authority TO fix rates and
whether the courts may determine
what is a reasonable rate. Fulton con,
tended that the courts may legitimate,
ly exercise this right.
Scott made a brief speech in sup.
port OF the merchant marine shipping
bill and Hepburn gave notice that he
would ask the senate to name a day
for voting on the pure food bill.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Neuro Sailors in Mutiny.

New York, Jan. 15.-The American
line steamer st. Paul, which arrived
from Southampton, brought CAPTAIN
Sheppard and crew of nine men of the
American bark Edward l.. M~ayberry,
which was abandoned at sea when $50
miles east of Cape Hatteras. The
men of the Mayberry's crew were res
cued by the American bark Statia and
were landed at Havre. According to
Captain Sheppard, his crew was for
four days in practical mutiny. When
the Mayberry became unmanageable
four of the negroes declared that they
were going to desert the ship. Cap
tain Sheppard pulled his revolver and
announced that he would shoot the
first man who attempted to take the
boat.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
INDIANS ARE MADE INSANE.
Half the Tribe Suffering From Eating
Mexican Beans.

Winnebago Indian Agency, Neb.,
Jan. 11.-As a result of eating M x
lean mescal beans, partaken of as a
ceremony in a new religion recently
introduced among the Winnebago In.
dams, Thomas Hill, n of the most
prominent members of the tribe, is
dead, a dozen others are violently in
sane and will probably die and fully
half of the tribe are suffering from
the effects of the bean and more or
less serious results are expected.
Fully half of the Indians on the res
ervation have organized as the Mes
cal Band" The mescal bean is eaten
.ieely by the Indians, and as a result
OF its fearful effects the condition OF
the religionists is d~eplorable. Tho
agent Is unable to check the spread
OF the religious frenzy under which
the members OF the tribe are laboring.
A few months ago a visiting tribe OF
Indians from the south introduced the
religion among the Winnebagos.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
ProMAiNE IN CHEESE.
Panama (Neb.) Families Suffer as Re-
suit Of Poison In Food Product.

Lincoln, Jan. 13.--Some action may
be taken to investigate the poisoning
of twenty-six people by ptomaine at
Panama, a short distance from this
city. The patients were dangerously
i'll, and for a time it was feared that
several lives might be lost. All are
now recovering,
DR.. BiXler, health inspector OF Pan.
anna. and himself a sufferer from the
outbreak, has reported the matter to
the city and state authorities. Food
Commissioners Thompson has been
notified and the state pure food de-
partment will doubtless be instructed
to look after some Of the food prod
ucts sold in the state. All the cases
have been traced to a cheese sold by
a Panama grocer. The cheese was
heavily laden with ptomaine.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Will Pass on Motion,

court will render a decision this week
on the motion of the state for a re-
hearing in the case of the state
against the State Journal company, in
which that company was charged with
having illegally deprived the state
library fund Of n amounting to
$S4,500. A decision is also expected
in regard tn the right of the state to
tax fraternal insurance reserve funds
under the present revenue law. the
question coming up in the case of tie
state against the county clerk of Doug
las county.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
shipwrecked Passengers Rea.h Port

San Francisco, Jan. 15.-Passengers
and crew Of the wrecked steam
schooner w. II. Kruger, which went
ashore off the Mendocino county shore
Friday, arrived in this city on board
the tug Sea Form. For nearly four
hours the refugees OF the wrecked
vessel were tossed and buffeted about
in lifeboats in a heavy e before the
Sea Foam doomed in sight and took
them on board. The passengers and
crew Of the Kruger were clad only in
scant clothing, having left their eff
fects on board the vessel. Luckily
there were no women or children in
the open boats. Several times the
boats threatened to turn turtle in the
raging sea, but luck was on the side
of the shipwrecked crowd.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
ment amounted to $685. 900.

ment amounted to $685. 00.
General Henderson, general solic-
itor for the Burlington, said his road
had paid In 1904 $444, 71O.7S In taxes
to the state and 72,970.24 In 1905,
and that the amounts in dispute we're,
1904, S216,S02, and 1905 $215,000. The
penalty on this Is 10 per cent; that is
IL the railroads finally lose they must
pay 10 per cent.
"Inasmuch as the county warrants
draw z per cent, the counties will
clear 8 per cent. which is pretty good
interest on their money these days."
remarked General Henderson. "Of
course the decision as to the 1904
taxes will apply TO the taxes of 1905,
hence it means a decision for both
cases. We nave not yet seen the full
text of the decision and cannot say
what We shall do as to further litiga.
ton. The fact that the case Is one in
equity will not prevent us from ap.
pealing."
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19

The fourteen Democratic senators
were excused from voting on the reso.
luton, although the motion to ex-
cuse them was opposed by Senator
Bracket, who expressed his desire to
"put every senator on record on this
moral issue" Senator Grady, the
Democratic leader, said the Democrats
regarded the Depew matter as a pure.
~ personal Republican one.
Senator Grady said they did not re-
gard It as Senator Bracket said he
did, as a great moral issue.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
TELLS OF FRAUDULENT ENTRIES
Old Soldier Was to Receive $3.50 When
He Decided Homestead to Ware.

Omaha, Jan. 13.-Preliminary state
ments Of a sensational character made
by Special District Attorney Rush to
the jury in the trial Of Rev. George
G. Ware for conspiracy were support
ed Friday afternoon by the testimony
of John c. Blue. Ills most striking
assertion was that he and other Grand
Army men from the old soldiers home
at Grand Island had taken home
steads, with the avowed intention OF
relinquishing their rights to Ware for
$3.50 for each quarter section they
filed upon.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Condemns the Railroads.

Wahoo, Neb., Jan. 12.-At a largely
attended public mass-meeting at the
court house to discuss the action or
the Union Pacific and Burlington rail-
road companies in refusing to pay the
entire amount of their taxes, resolu-
tions were adopted denouncing the
conduct of the railroads and calling
on the state delegation in congress to
support the administration scheme Of
regulating freight rates.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Woman Killed by Train.

Clarks, Neb., Jan. 15.-The overland
limited, eastbound, struck and killed
a woman who was walking on the
track at a point one mile west of
town. A letter from the cashier OF
the bank at Hinton, Ia, indicates that
her name is Mrs. l.. e. Frary, that she
had a son, Earl Frary, working near
Correctionville, la. She has been at
st. Paul, Mimi, Sumner, Miller and
Kearney, Neb, recently. She seemed
to be a laboring woman. rather poorly
clad and about fifty years old.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
N. Y. SENATE STANDS BY DEPEW.
Resolution Requesting His Resignation
Only Receives Vote OF Its Author.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 1.-THE state
senate, by a vote of "a to /, rejected
the resolution of Senator Edgar T..
Bracket Of Saratoga, demanding the
resignation of Chauncey M. Depew
from the United States senate. After
a debate lasting more than three
hours and characterized on the one
hand by Senator Brackets ~unsparing
denunciation of Senator Depew and
the insurance company, and on the
other by almost every harsh criticisms
of the judgment and the motives or
the introducer of the motion, the roll
call showed Senator Brackets own
vote to be the only one in favor of
the resolution. Every other Repub-
lican senator voted against 1t.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Brakeman Commits Suicide.

Alliance, Neb., Jan. 16.-With a
farewell note to his mother and
friends, asking forgiveness Tor what
he was about to do, which he thought
was for the best, and a special good
bye to his mother, A. G.. Grimm, a
young man formerly employed as a
brakeman, committed suicide at
Feathers restaurant by shooting him
self just above the temple. He had
been drinking considerably for the
last several weeks and it is pre-"
sumed he became crazed as a result.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Farmers Are Holding Corn.

Omaha, Jan. Nv. II. Johnson,
assistant general freight agent of the
Burlington. says that his road is hav-
ing no trouble now supplying cars for
grain. He adds: Conditions are
much easier now than they were some
weeks ago. We are not getting near
ly SO much grain as formerly. Farm
ers are holding their corn for better
prices"
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Lincoln VIII Entertain Chinese.

Lincoln, Jan. 16.-Elaborate plans
were outlined for the entertainment of
the fifty Chinese statesmen who visit
Lincoln Thursday. United States Com
missioner jerks will be in charge. Tho
party will visit the state university
and state institutions. Chancellor An
drews and President Miller of the
Commercial club will be in charge Of
the party while in the city.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Lambert Takes the Stand.

Omaha, Jan. 16.-John c. Blue, the
old soldier from the Grand Island
home, and Frank w. Lambert of Port
land, Ore. gave interesting testimony
before the federal court in the Rev.
G.. G. Ware land fencing case. Blue
continued his tell-tale story of how old
soldiers were used as catspaws to file
on government land and Lambert told
how he bought up leases and received
$50 apiece and in turn gave Harry
Welsh $25 for every one he got.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Favors Fire Insurance Plan.

Lincoln, Jan. 13.-An unanimous
vote at the meeting of the state board
Of public lands and buildings sane
toned the more than $4,000 insur-
ance at approximately 4 per cent
which has been placed recently upon
the outbuildings of the Hastings in
sane asylum. No insurance has been
carried on tie main buildings at the
state institutions for many years on
account of the great risk and the
heavy rate.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
TARIFF BILL PASSED
PHILIPPINE LAW GOES THROUGH
az A VOTE OF 258 TO n.

6uaar, Tobacco and Rice to Pay rs
Per Cent Of the DineIey Rates and
other Articles Free-Aii Amend.
ments Voted Down..
Washington, Jan. 17.-The Philip.
pine tariff bill vas passed by the
house substantially as 1t came from
the ways and committee. Inc
vote was 258 to II. Rice was made
subject to the same tariff as sugar
and t~obacco-25 per cent of the Ding
ley rates-and one or two changes
were made as to language. This re-
suit was attained after decidedly the
most strenuous day of the present
congress-. The many amendments
which were launched and went to
pieces in the storm of debate and
against the rock which the house
rules constituted, left much legislative
wreckage and many records only use
full for future political purposes.
Republican opposition to the bill In
the interest of American beet I'M
tdlt SuEdI anu ODd1No c"' w.
strength early and gave up. This
opposition refused to affiliate with
Democratic efforts. The strongest
plea for "insurgent" support was made
in behalf of Champ Clark's amend
ment, reducing the differential on re-
fined sugar. The minority sought to
duplicate the house record mad on
the Cuban reciprocity act, but they
reckoned without their host, as not a
Republican opponent to this measure
stood with them to override the de-
cision of the chair. The Democratic
of the minority, and went down under
q vote Of 231 to 106. On the inal pas
sage of the bill, the insurgents" de-
manded q roll call that their record
might be preserved.
An effort, sustained by the Demo
Gratis. but opposed by all but three Re
publicans. was initiated by Mccall,
(Mass.) to commit the United States
To the policy of granting independence
to the Philippine islands as soon as
the inhabitants can be prepared for
self government.
What the Bill Provides.
The bill admits goods the growth or
product Of the Philippine islands into
the United States free of duty, except
sugar, tobacco and rice, on which a
tariff of 25 per cent of the Dlngley
rates is levied. 1t provides that after
April II. 1909, there shall be absolute
%free trade each way between the Unit
ed States and the Philippines. It
also exempts Philippine goods coming
to the United States from the export
tax of those islands. Merchandise
from either country Is subjected to
the internal revenue tax of the coun.
try in which such merchandise Is
withdrawn for consumption.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Says Fences Are Coming Down.

Lincoln. Jan. I'm speaking of
conditions in western Nebraska and
of the fencing cases, State Auditor
Searle spoke as follows: "Notwith-
standing the many statements made
to the contrary, the fences in western
Nebraska are coming down at a rapid
rate, and a majority of the cattlemen
are keeIing faith with the govern
ment.'
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Thompson for Mexican Post.

Washington, Jan. 13.-David e.
Thompson of Nebraska, ambassador to
Brazil, will soon be nominated for
promotion to the Mexican embassy,
and there is little doubt that he win
be confirmed. II the senate asks
for the papers in the matter Of the
Penfeld report, they will be sent and
no mystery will be made of the mat.
ter.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
NEWS OF NEBRASKA.
Rlannial Election Law.

Lincoln, Jan. Emotions for re-
hearings in the biennial law cases
were filed in the supreme court. The
biennial election laws were declared
demonstrations, just before election.
The appeals were filed from Buffalo
and Gage counties. A reversal would
result in ousting county commission
ers who took their places last week.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Fruit Growers Meet.

Auburn, Neb., Jan. 13.-The Fruit
Growers association of southeastern
Nebraska met here and representa-.
tives from every county, except Paw
nee, were present. w. G. Swan OF
Tecumseh was reelected president,
AL Russell of Tecumseh secretary and
Oliver p. Dorel Of Auburn treasurer.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-01-19
Snow In Nebraaka.

Lincoln, Jan. 16.-Snow fell heavily
in southeast Nebraska and the north
western part of the state, drifting
badly in places, with a high wind
blowing. Steam railroad trains are
from a half hour to fourteen hours
late.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-03
Local Announcements,

Miss Agatha Berkhoel will present the
following pupils at a recital on Tuesday
evening, June Il. at the Methodist
church: Miss Anna johnson, Miss Pearl
Savage, Miss Bertha johnson, Mrs. Laura
Lewis Richter. Miss Rena Redman Miss
Beatrice O'Connor. Miss Gladys Higgins,
Miss Glare Williams and Earl Siegel.
Mrs. Lulabel EldrcdSe Carlson Will give
q pupils recital on Tuesday evening at
the Y. NJ. c. A, assisted by Mr.. George
z. Shelton. violinist Those taking part
on the programme will be Misses Jean
Hayward, Marion Hooper, Beth Larson.
Ruth Kingsbury. Gladys Rogers. Bessie
Letter Eva Ieeman. Mile Howarth,
La Rue Thomas, Stella Beesley, Florence
Shmming, Marjory Ellerbeck. Lucille
Horton, Vera Kimball. Irene Kelly and
Vera Eldredge.
MT. P. y. Cook will give a piano re-
cital for his pupil. Miss Edith Burns, at
the Y NJ. c. A. on the evening of June
l2 The pianist will be assisted by Her
man Schettler Viollnist
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-03
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
Passengers on Pennsy Train Just
Miss Going Into River

NEW YORK. June 2.-The locomotive of
through express train from ST. Louis
on the Pennsylvania railroad. jumped the
track at switch on a bridge over the
Hackensack river. Just west Of Jersey
City, today and plunged off the bridge
into the river The tender fell on top
of the locomotive and baggage car
rested with ono end op the tender apd
the other on tho bridge. dining car
was derniled but remained on the bridge
Five Pullman cars composing the re-
mainder OF the train were not deralled.
Engineer James II. Ellis and Fireman
William Messner, both OF Philadelphia
Jumped from the locomotive into the
river and escaped injury. There were
thL-ty-one pGssengers on the train. none
Of whom was Injured