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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
SpANGLER GETS BUSY
Prepares a Program of "InCidenfS'
for Ensuing Year.

Here are Spangler's prophecies
for 1906:
The dissolution of Russia.
The overthrow of Turkey.
The assassination of the czar of
Russia.
The assassination of the sultan of
Turkey.
The prevention of three wars by
President Roosevelt.
A protracted race war in the
South.
Destructive spring floods in the
United States
A destructive eruption of Mount
Vesuvius.
The activity of Mt. Pelee and
Popocatapetl.
Great loss of life at sea by storms.
Destruction of two western cities
by clycones.
Earthquakes in all parts of the
world.
Destructive earthquakes in Cali
fornia and the Philippines.
Rebellion in Spain.
Great disturbances all over
Europe,
spangler says further that the
summer Of 1906 will be hot and
sultry throughout the temperate
zone, with excessive death rate.
That Christ will make his spirit
felt among the people of the United
States and England, in which count
ries there are TO be frequent religious
and potent movements which are
to overcome in a great degree the
present spirit of graft and CONNER
cialism.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
Good Well.

E. P. Field completed a well,
Friday afternoon, for his brother,
A. Field. There are two other
wells on the property, one having
gone completely dry and the other
nearly so,
The new well was sunk II feet
when progress was stopped by the
inflow of water. The pump was
worked the greater part of the day
Saturday, with no appreciable ef'
feet on the depth of water, which is
now between two and three feet.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
DarkGown t..asireis.

Be sure and have your money
for the band boys and their Min
strels. Az the present time they
are putting in FIVE nights a week
rehearsing and it promises to be
something far above the average.
The singing is under the direction
of Fred Moore, and Prof. Swidensky
will have charge Of The orchestra.
Don't forget the date, Feb, 22-
"Birthington's Washday."
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
THIRTEEN HUNDRED
That Is About the Size of Mountain
Homes Population.

Fred w. Moore, last week, was
engaged in taking the village CEN
sus.
Saturday evening he had register
ed over 1900 names, and had small
section yet to canvas. He stated
that the total population for
Mountain Home would in all prob
ability, reach about 1900.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
4 FOUNTAIN HONE SCHOOL I
Week Ending Friday, February 2, 1906.
'RoF. /. g. WARNER, sup1

Chester Casey, Harry Greene
and Lewis Lawrence have with
drawn from school.
Rita Steadman, Lena Ross and
Florence Pool have recovered from
their sickness end are 4 school
again.
Gertie and Ethel Brown have
returned to their home in North
Dakota.
Among the visitors this week
were Mrs. Hilhurn of Leal, North
Dakota; Mrs. Morton of Valley
City, N. d., Mesdames Nieukirk
and Longfellow, Misses Lyla Col.
thorpe and Stella Harris.
The program Friday afternoon
In the high school was very good.
The debate, -" Resolved, That
Great Fortunes are Dangerous, -
was decided in favor Of the affirm
ative.
Prof. Warner bad his left hand
bandaged Friday as the result of a
painful injury from rusty nail.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

Have you been betrayed by the
promises of quacks, swallowed pills
and bottled medicine without re-
suits except a damaged stomach?
To those we offer HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. 35 cents.-Roscoe
w. Smith.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
ROOMS FOR RENT

Desirable rooms, furnished or
unfurnished, for rent. Everything
new, neat and clean; rooms well
lighted and attractive. Call at
THE REPUBLICAN office for further
particulars.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

Phillips Bros. & Co. last week
had stone hauled to the lots re-
Gently purchased by them on the
corner OF Jackson avenue and Ben
nett street. The firm contemplates
erecting business building soon.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
CONGREGATIONAL

Song Service and Sermon. n..............7:30 p m
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday .7:30 p m
A cordial invitation to all services,
The Ladies' Aid meets Thurs
day at 2:30 with Mrs. ]. w. Nieu-
kirk.
The regular church trustee meet
ing this evening, 700 o'clock, with
Mrs. Ora Reynolds.
The Choral Union Saturday
evening, 1880 o'clock.
The Christian Endeavor society
of the Congregational church, like
the other thousands of societies,
celebrated the 25th anniversary Of
the movement Sunday evening in
place of the usual service, attract
ing large attendance.
An exercise entitled "A Quarter
Century OF Christian Endeavor"
was excellently rendered by large
chorus in the choir loft, assisted by
members Of the congregation.
Mrs. Phelps Whitney conducted
the program, members reading se-
lections.
The plan of the exercises was
based on the "When" of Christian
Endeavor, chronological review;
the "Where" of Christian En-
deavor, a geographical review; the
"How Much" of Christian En-
deavor, a statistical review; the
"Why" of Christian Endeavor, a
review OF principles; the "How" Of
Christian Endeavor, a review Of
methods; the "What" of Christian
Endeavor, a review of achieve
ments; the "Next" of Christian
Endeavor, look forward.
Two especially pleasing features
OF the exercises were "Consecration
of the Pennies" and devotion to
Service" In the former Esther
Longfellow recited "What We Do
with Our Pennies" holding in
her hand a contribution box. After
che had finished speaking num-
ber Of the Junior Society marched
around her, singing and dropping
their pennies into the receptacle as
they passed. In the latter Ora
Swan held lighted candle while
the Juniors sang "Like a Lighted
Candle. You in Your Little Cor.
ner and | in Nine"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
Card OF Thanks.

To the many kind friends of
Mountain Home and Bruneau who
extended assistance, sympathy and
words of comfort in our recent sor-
row, we desire to express our heart
felt appreciation.
L. Straughan,
Mr.. and Mrs. J G.
Coates and Family.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

Methusela was all right, you bet,
For a good old soul was he;
They say he would be living yet
Had he taken Rocky Mountain
Tea. Roscoe w. Smith. =
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06
EPISCOPAL

St. James Episcopal church SER
vices the 4th Sunday in every
month, morning and evening. All
cordially invited to attend.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

The Statesman OF last Friday
contained notice Of the marriage at
Boise, on Thursday evening, Feb
ruary /, 1906, Of Miss Katie e.
Robertson and William L. Ratliff,
both of the Bruneau valley. The
ceremony was performed by DR..
w. w. Van Dusen at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. s. N. Gilbert.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

Elegant typewriter paper, neatly
boxed, for sale at this office.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

A boy baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. A. Conway on Saturday.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

Butter wrappers-legal requirements-th office
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-06

Get valentines at The Racket.
Prices, comic and fancy, 1c up.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
WIDE TIRE BILL
AROUSES PROTEST
Business Men Declare it
Would Entail 100000
Loss.
COMMITTEE AT HEARING
Measure Provides Four-Inch Tire for
Vehicles of Two Ton
Capacity.

Protests of a vigorous character
against the enactment of a proposed
law requiring that all wagons of over
two tons capacity be equipped with
four-inch tires were presented at a pub
lie hearing yesterday afternoon before
the District Commissioners by COM
mittee of business men. who declare
that the business interests of Washing
ton would suffer to the extent Of 5000, .
coo If the law was passed
The committee was headed by o. III. =.
Johnson. who inquired OF the Commis-
sioners as TO whether the bill in ques-
tiOn had ever been referred for action
70 them by the House Committee on the
District. Receiving a negative answer
from Commissioner NIacfarland, presi-
dent of the board, who explained that
the corporation counsel had put the
proposition into legal form at the re-
quest or the chairman of the House Dis
trict Committee. Mr.. Johnson inquired
significantly as to the prOpriety OF ig-
noring the wishes Of local business men
when such important legislation was
proposed. Commissioner Macfarland
stated that the Commissioners could not
take action with reference 10 the par
tieular bill at that time. because 1t was
their invariable rule 10 wait until Con-
gress directly asked for a report.
In conclusion, Mr.. Johnson said that
ne knew of no other city in the United
States where such broad tire require
ment was enforced with the exception.
possibly. Of Denver.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
HIGHWAY BRIDGE
TINE EXTENSION
Secretary Taft Indorses
Gen. MackenZie'S Report
to Congress.

Secretary Taft has sent TO The Senate
District Committee a report of Chief Of
Engineers Mackenzie on the joint resO-
lutiOn for the extension Of time to June
80. for the completion of the Highway
Bridge and approaches across the Po-
tonac river. Secretary Taft indorses
General Mackenzie's report on the reso-
luton. General Mackenzie regards the
extension of time as advantageous to
he Government and recomends it. He
says all of the work TO be done by the
Government in connection with the con-
struction of the bridge and the APP
proaches is practically completed except
the concrete steel bridge across the
Washington channel and a few minor
items
Many unforeseen difficulties have
arisen in building the concrete steel
bridge, and General Mackenzie says il
was impossible for the contractors "a
finish 1t by the contract time, which
expired yesterday.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
FRANCE NAMES SHIPS
FOR MEN OF LETTERS

PARIS. Dec. 15.-In naming her new
warships France has honOred literature.
Her ironclads will bear the names Of
great French writer's None OF them will
recall a great admiral or general, battle.
or any warlike ideas
France IS now building the battleships
DantOn, Mirabeau, Voltaire, Diderot.
CondOrcet. and Vergniaud; and the
cruisers Victor Hugo. Jules Micheiet.
Edgar Quinet. Ernest Renan, and Wal
deck-ROusseau-all named after writer's,
philosophers, or statesmen
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
MONEY FOR OWNERS
AT PEOPLES BANK
DepositorS Show Lack of
Interest in Winding
Up Its Affairs.

Although the Peoples Bank. OF Four
teenth street northwest, has been paying
dollar for dollar on all deposit liabilities
for the past two weeks. J. " Shoheld.
receiver. says a large number C deposi-
tors have not yct proved the.- claims. or
called at the institution for ,heir checks
on the Union Savings Bank.
On December - the People's Bank will
close its doors. If by that date the de
positors, who have failed up to This time
10 prove their claims, have net called,
II Will be necessary for them to go 10
the Treasury Department fer their
checks on the Union Savings Bank.
Mr.. Schoheld says much Inconvenience
and time would be saved the depositors
and Treasury officials L the former
would call at the bank fore the day
OF closing.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Properties Sold at Auction.

s. N Lunt has sold the following
pieces of property at public auction:
TO Robert Elliott. for 800, a house End
lot on the west side Of Henry street,
near Prince street.
To William I. GiIlingham, for $780, q
house and lot on the east side OF Fay
cite street. between King and Prince
streets.
To Douglas Stuart, a house and lot on
the east side Of Fayette street, between
King and Prince streets. for s555; O
house and lot on the east side 0f West
street. between Queen and Cameron
streets. for $3.50; house ana lo- ad-
joining the above on the SCUM, for $50.
To. }. II. Broders. for $3.50, a lot and
house on the east side of West street.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Meeting of D. A. R. Chapter.

A meeting of Mount Vernon Chapter.
Daughters of the American Revolution,
was held last evening at the home Of
Mrs. Robert c. Powell. in North Wash
ington street After the meeting the
members were entertained by the host
ess. assisted by Mrs. Louis Scott, Mrs.
Thomas Eeadbeater. and Miss McCor-
mick, of Berryvlle.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
FENDER SAVES BOY
FROM SERIOUS INJURY

Paul Gardner, seven years old, OF 1920
Fourteenth street nor Invest. ran in
front of a L street car at Fourteenth
street yesterday. Just as the lad
reached the middle OF the tracks the
fender struck him. throwing him on the
network, which is provided for that pur-
pose, and carried him some distance.
The boy was not seriously hurt.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
SOUTHERN WRECK
INQUIRY TOMORROW

General Manager Ackert and General
Counsel Thorn. OF the Southern railroad
Will resume tomorrow theih investiga-
tion of the Thanksgiving Day wreck at
Lawyers. Va. in which President Spen-
Ger lost his life. The hearing was begun
a few days after the disastrous collision
but was postponed in order that the wit
nesses might testify before the state
corporation commission in Richmond.
Va. and again because the stenog-
their notes.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Thought it Was Johnson.

A report was current in this city this
afternoon that Constable Cornell had
seen John Johnson, the colored man
wanted for the murder Of c. T. Smith.
in the county. and was hunting for him
The report was occasioned by Constable
Cornell firing several shots at a colOred
man wanted for another Onsuse.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
HIS FAvoRITE TOPIC

George Bernard Shaw had been dis
cussing himself again. summing up the
subject IN this way: II am q bachelor
an lrishman, a vegetarian. an atheist a
teetOtaller. a fanatic, a humorist a
fluent liar. social democrat. a lecturer
ana deOater. a lover of music, a fierce
opponent or the present status of
women, and an insister on the serious
ness of art. kansas City Times.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Millionaire Fugitive
Alleged a Bigan1iSt
Chicago Police Charge A. [. Streeter. Indicted
on Another Charge, Has Four Marital
PartnerS-Wife Will Prosecute.

Ing at 322 West Fourteenth street,
Cleveland. Ohio, has left that address.
Police say she can be found when want
ed. A third. reported To be living in a
Michigan town, has not been found.
OF fourth wife the police can find no
trace. They are satisfied the woman
said to complete the alleged quartet
of Streeter's marital partners. is dead.
Margaret Burkle is constantly shad-
owed by strange men, even when in the
hands of the police. The authorities
fear third attempt at kidnapping IL
contemplated.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Address to COlOred People.

AT Roberts Chapel tomorrow night,
Frederick Moore, OF New York, business
manager for Booker T. Washington. viii
deliver an address TO the cOloTed people
of Alexandria. The sermon Will be de-
livered tomorrow night by the Rev. Mr..
Colbert.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16

CHICAGO, Dec 15.-Mrs. A. L.
Streeter viii push bigamy charges
against her rhusband, millionaire broker,
and fugitive under an indictment ac-
cusing him of maintaining eighteen
year-old Margaret Burkle in a dis
reputable hotel here.
Streeter is said to have found a
refuge at st. Thomas. Ont. The bigamy
charge VIII suffice to bring him back.
Demand will be made for him as soon
as the grand jury acts.
A second Mrs. Streeter. formerly iiv-
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
WHAT MUGwUMP MEANS.

''Mugwump" was an old Algonquin
word fer a chief, which was used in a
seventeenth century Indian Bible 10
translate centurion" captain" or
duke IN the English version. 1t was
borrowed by the New Englanders as ii
nickname for most superior persons very
like English great panJandrum," and
first applied i'm its special political sense
60 Republicans who deserted their party
on grounds of principle at the Presiden-
tial election of lSS4-Kansas City star.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. DEC. j

At Christ Church parish hall last even
ing a play written by Mrs. o. f. Carter,
OF this city, entitled ''Myra Kelly's Little
Citizens" was presented by nifty chill
dren under the auspices of the Minister
ing Children's League. 1t was a decided
success.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
SOME USE, ANYHOW.

however: MI SryaD performs val
liable service by standing on the watch
tower and making a loud outcry when
ever the enemy shows a disposition TO
poach on his political pressrves.-Chi-
cagC Tribune
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Funeral Services Today.

The funeral OF Mrs Matte Posey, wife
OF Thomas Posey, will be held from her
home. COS South Patrick street tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock. The services viii
be conducted by the Rev. w. F. Fisher.
OF the First Baptist Church, and the IN
terment Will be made IN Bethel Gene
terry.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
FIFTY ALEXANDRIA CHILDREN
PRESENT PLAY FOR CHARITY

street, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
The interment viii be made in the Pres
byterian Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
THE SUNDAY LID.

Sunday lids are again in fashion, and
they are being displayed by the mOyOFs
in different sections Of the State.-TrOy
(Ohio) Buckeye.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16

The funeral OF Emmett Jones will he
held from his home. in South Patrick
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-13
THE DAUGHTERS
oF TWO STATES
Virginia L. d. c. Fully Sustain
the Dabncy Maury Chapter.
Of Philadelphia.
WILL BE AT JAMESTOWN


WYrHENILLE. VA. October l2.-Thc
third DAYS session of the Virginia Divi-
sion. United Daughters Of the con-
federacy. was commenced by continuation
Of the roll call of chapters not completed
yesterday. The result OF these reports
show very gratifying interest in the
order The report Of Mrs. Maudaln Duer.
president of General Dabney IT. Maury
Chapter. Of Philadelphia. the chapter owe.
which tho controversy arose. which was
discussed in the presidents address and
previously mentioned in this correspond
once. deserves more than passing no.
tico.
AIRS Duer's report much OF IL
cNtcmQorc. but substanuated by CORES
poudcuce is mastery and convincing
argument in favor Of the regularity and
Validity ~ the General Dabncy III. Maury
Chapter and the inValidity ~ Che Phla-
dclpha chapter, which purports to owe It's
cNI-teuc, 90 "a charter granted by the
president Of the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy independently Of Tie action
of the virginia Division as provided I'm
tho constitution.
The convention. hy rising and unani-
nous vote. again declared She General
Dahuev II. Maury Chapter legal and
existing organization. entitled 90 al ot
the rights and privileges as slch, ana
in effect again sustained the president lu
her railing ON the subject.
The convention. after 3lsp1siuc Of thu.
reports from the chapters. took up tho
question Of representation ar the James
town Exposition and. after FUN discus
sion OF The subject unanimously decided
in favor IF representation. and Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-13
POLICE MURDER
AROUSES ROANOKE
Mayor Sends Message to Boarl
Of Aldermen Calling Attention
10 Frequent Murders.
EVERY NEGRO GOES ARMED

Especial lr southern Bell TolephoneI
ROANOKE. VA. October 12.-The Inur-
der Of Omcer r. 81 Beard. "a brave and
.--Aeartel policeman. by a negro named
JOAN Hardy early this morning. was a.
shock 20 the entire city. The negro
murderer joined III fight four other negro
murderers that have disappeared from
tae city after committing crimes that Will
take them TO the sall7ws Onicer Beard
lad gone with Officers Trout and Han
cocN 10 look for thieves. and was sho.
by Hardy, who was staying with negro
woman named Minnie Patterson. Officer
Hancock came ou to the police station
this morning with -Ae negro woman. ana
reported tAe murder. Chief Dyer was
aroused and sent kilograms all over th.
lue Ct the Norfolk and Weste IN Ra.lu4..
before dawn. Coroner Lewis was notified.
and summoned Jury to meet al j. ~
oaAley * Co. s. place. where they viewed
Tire body and then Went TO the police
station, where they heard the evidence
Oucers Beard ANA Hancock wen. to
t-e o-A -Alles.4.ery 4ls-4.4l, o-.4a.uA .4
search ~ Charles Turner, a notorious
chicken thief.
They knocked ~ tie door. but it was
some time before it was opened 'ITardv
and the coiored woman We're u the
room While they were putting on their
clothing, Officer Beard told the other
policeman 10 40 OUT and search for the
party they wanted. They went out ana
then heard three shots and saw tho
negro man run out Of the door. They
fred at him as DE went down the steps.
hut he escaped. They went back to Of
hcer Beard who had dropped down DID
the hall They had not been out az the
lopul e. minute.
Tho jury returned verdict in Accord
auce with the above facts.
Tie dead man was about fifty years OF
age. and native Of Franklin county.
lie was member Of Lakeland Lodge Of
Masous. He leaves wife and eight
children the eldest fourteen. tho young
esq six weeks Of age. He served nine
years ON tie police force. and there was
not single report against him during
that time.
1t is stated by negroes to-day that
Hardy had committee a murder I'm West
Virginia and # is thought that that ace
counted for his shooting Omcer Beard
thinking he was after him on that
charge.
The Board ~ Aldermen tonight re-
ccived 90 message from tine Mayor. N
which be SAYS human life seemed to he
held iu little esteem in Roanoke and the
negroes We're aiding in the escape Of
criminals He says tho state of affairs
in the city is alarming. and that nesrly
every negro is armed.
The Board % Aldermen offered "A reward
Of $3.50 for the capture of the murderer
The Governor has been asked To supule-
mcnt this. The Board of Aldermen also
offered 500 reward each for the capture
or Alexander Perkins who killed Rose
Lucas, anc Stewart straw. who killed
Pierce Moore,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-13
SOU OED TAPS
OVER COMRADES
a. p. Hill Camp. Lays to Rest
Two of Its Well-Known
Members.
Boy STRUCK BY ELECTRIC CAR


PEI EftSBDRG. VA. October IA -
Hi Camp to-day sounded taps over the
graves OF two OF It's honored rnembers-
Charles H. Alley and Robert Bruce shal.
ourne. The funeral Of AR. Alley took
place from 81. Johns Episcopal Church
MT Sheiburne's funeral took place from
the Washington Street Methodist Church
and was conducted with Tcmplar ana
Masonic honors Mr. Shelburne havf,.,
been a member CT several lodges.
Sewell Smith. a white boy about ten
years old. was struck by an electric car
on The Richmond and Petersburg inte~.r-
pdn line this morning. but was nor s.
l!"usly injured, and is az the Ho% ror
t"e SICK where he is being attended nv
Dr D. Gordon Rennie. phvslcian D.. -.,
Nlrsinia Passenger and Power Conlpanv
The Womaus Foreign Missionary So
ciety or the Virginia Methodist Conf.r-
ehce VIII meet in annual session noyt
Tuesday night az Market Street Meth,-
dist Church. Miss Pearl Young will doe
liver the address of welcome The am
uu.i sermon WHY he preached 10y Rev.
J. b. VIM
Petersourg Company. ~. l6 -nif,-,,
Rank. knights Of PyM ass. win leave
saturday neat Tor New Orleans ID attend
tnr meeting az the pythiel Surrer..
Lodge Major A. r. Moody Uil Doe ia -r.,
mand of the company
A peanut d.gsins machine has Been in.
vented and patented ly Gcorl. H VIII
Hains and SON. OF Neville Prime. caor.-,
county. and .s said 90 have given s,,elf.,r
PROOF OF its value at recent tral nd
bisIutdntt. now being Dob crest Tenant
among peanut planters ir tsat Section
Unprecedented cold a.. --.v,...