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The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Goose Island Ownership
Subject of a Hot Dispute

r He Supreme Court Of the I-nfta5
STATES probably Will be asked TO
declde d controversy between
missouri ana Kansas over the
boundary line with reference 10 100
acres OF land on al island in the Mis-
souri, river. It Is known as Goose
Island. Kansas claims il. and il an
pears on the tax rolls OF VyaudOtte
county. Missouri claims it. and il Is on
The tax rolls OF Clay county. The own
ers OF the land say it is on ,hc Mis-
souri, side. but II has ben sold 10 satisfy
taxes on the Kansas side. The com
Ihcauons are such that il probably
VIII be necessary 10 resort TO ths su-
pIeme Court OF the United S1ates 10
decide the controversy
In conference over The matter -
Gently with IL n. AIeriWeather. an at
to4hey ia Kansas City. ami Iart owner
OF the island HerDers =. Hadley. al
torney general OF Missouri. sald he
would prepare ana lie d suit Al the
FederaI court to deciae the boundary
Inc. II viii be friendly suit be-
tween the two States.
4 change III tile channel of the Mis-
souri river, which shifted from the
west side 10 the east side OF the island
before 1870, Is responsible lor The con.
pIlcauOns. * Tie island is on ID
Kansas side 20 Is III the city limits
the west side, as 81 L. TWO miles beIo-
lhe QulndaTO pumping station. Il \
now owned by the Missouri River
Land and Improvement Company. 2
Missouri corporation.
The Missouri river began 10 sbffr
eastward in 1897. There was then oDIv
slough on the east side OF the isl
and. which was then considered Oh the
Missouri side, and water ran through
II only during high water. This old
slough Is now the main channel OF the
Missouri river, cutting The island on
from Clay county.
II the present boundary line between
the two states is the Missouri river as
Il runs today. there is no doubt that
the island is on the kansas side, but all
the old Government surveys show that
the island Is safely on the Missouri
side The Missouri river is used large
~ as a guide for these old surveys.
and the question 10 be decided is vyheth-
er the State line shifts with the river
The Nyandotte county assessors say II
does, while the owners and the Clay
county assessors say II does not
John Sullivan was employed By the
make a survey and determine the
boundary line between Kansas and
Missouri. From a point opposite the
mouth of the Kaw river on the Ma
souri, side he made q survey in q
straight line due north. This left large
tracts of land between the esta blished
state line Tor Missouri and the Ms
souri, river.
BY a treaty with the Indians this
land was purchased and given TO Mis-
souri,, So that % became a part or Mis-
souri, Al Was known as the Platte pur-
chase. Part OF IL &ai5ined the island
now in controversy, the island then
being on Ine Missouri side OF the es-
Ia bllShed State line. But this Platte pur-
chase gave al the land east OF the
river 10 Missouri, thereby making the
Missouri river the boundary line for
the State.
VIII the shifting OF the Missouri
river also shift the State line? That is
what the Supreme Court Of the United
States will have 10 decide
The Washington times., 1906-12-16

she TO return to her family. and
perhaps be a mother many times
moreE is she a nit person to rsSy
the innocent babies who are re-
ported to have clung 70 her skirts
when she was arraigned before the
court2 Was the court room the proper
place for prattling innocence? Her
trends must be lacking ,in discretion
II Lhey believe her insane 10 allow her
cables 10 be taken into court with their
mother on trial for murder How
ever Young they may be. it was no
place for them.
Her murderous deed widowed an
other woman and mads the children
Of her victim orphans
II IS dangerous thing for women
who are really not exposed to immi-
neut caHger on account of their envir-
ohment 10 carry pistols, and they
The Washington times., 1906-12-16

Ny horse stood still and I pondered
Tor moment and cold chill PLAYED
up and down my spine when my
dream came back 20 me and nv
waking eyes looked upon the same
drear picture that had encountered
IN my nightmare.
Was that dream a v-arnfng2' I
asked myself. and as If to give an
Affirmative answer to the mental 0ues-
Ton sound came from amid the
ROCKY Businesses on my left that sent
tle blood from my heart and left the
Icy chill OF fear there.
ne sound was a lOng-drawn-ol1t
howl that rose and fell on the crisn air
IKE note of doom-a howl such as
only a mountain wolf could make.
Hstened and soon other noises came
nrst short. sharp baTxs from the dis
lance behind me. anC then sobbins-
trembling hOwls like the first wolf cf,
Alive to my peril. l urged nv horse
forward and the poor animal hayina
taken alarm from the bowling of The
wolves, responded readily to the tones
Of my heel and gallOped down the dan
gerOus path rapidly.
Turning in my saddle I glanced ar
the road over which ! had come ana
10 my alarm saw several long. 1.-The
objects moving swiftly In nv trail
The objects were wolves. 1 needed no
second glance 10 tell me that AMI
see that the fierce beasts were RaiDine
on me.
BY the time / had ridden Il mile or
more the wolves were yeIpine a deatb
chorus, were leaping and sprinRinr af
my frightened horses TANKS. and fell
The Washington times., 1906-12-16

oeen rendered, is that o. Mrs. Bird
song or Mississippi. who killed DR.
buIer because she heard he had Sian
dered her.
IN this remarkable case the woman
mas husband whose duty Il was 10
protect her. 1t seems he had uporald-
co her on account of the reported scan
'aIs- and yet the woman takes the
natter IN her own hands. and with
astonishing cooIness shoots her erSt-
while friend 10 death. firing shot afra-
shot INTO his body as ht Law writhiug
II agony on the paVef. eut: thereby
Iis Playing a brutality that would have
done credit 10 a savage.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16

1T Hey say that dreams g9 bv
contraries. but fromI strange
experience I had i'm the blue
Ridge mountains of Vfrs.nfs
In the early seventies" SAYS a writer
In the New Orleans Picayune. .T
have always been of the opinion that
the things We see while our minds are
wandering I'm the mysterious precincts
OF Poppyland-that is. those things
which vividly express themselves on
our subjective being-aTe more genera
ally warnings of some menacing peril
or danger than vague Indications of
tne opposite of that which is to han
pen and 10 prove my contention / will
tell you OF the incident which convert
ca me 20 the view of the rather puz-
zlng subject I have lust expressed"
ii-laih Blake, of Cleveland. with sew
eFaI travellers like himself and chance
acquaintance sitting about him in the
PAIN garden of the ST. Charles ON A
--'SSi't when the festivities were in full
SWING was the speaker and Air Blake
upheld the reputation already earned
as story teller by the yarn ne snun
~ the tune of which J sneak Mr.
Blake started of on his story. 81 was
a young man, hardly more rban "a
beardless youth. but I was OF rovinu
disposition, VentuTesome to a r,srL,.5
degree and whenever the opportunitv
came my way / was of To the wjids
for hunt OF outing.
one summer 1 spent AZ a farm
house at the foot of the Blue Ride
mountains. near a little hamlet cs,s5
Lovingston. in the central portion of
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Mrs Bradleys Plea Of The Unwitten
-aw' Has Given Rise to d Discussion of
Whether That Plea Is a Just One-This
Excuse Of Late Has Frequently Been Of
Tered by Both Men and Women Who
Have Wredked Vengeance on the Authors
OF Their Wrongs How Equitable Is the
Claim OF justification for Committing Crime
hereunder Is Herein Given From the
Viewpoint Of Three Notdbes. " "

onormity OF their crime and generally
abandon such lives. seeking pardon
ana protection from friends and kind
red.
sinners Of older growth who can
persist in their wicked conduct usual
ly become so shameless that they merit
little commiseration.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
MRS. LOGAN.

should not be allowed 10 violate the
law In this respect They should be
tried for their offenses the came as
men.
Claiming eXtenuRtion under the ''un-
written law is not confined wholly IN
women Many men perpetuate das-
tardiy deeds and make pleas for mercy
under this underlined and uondescrfpt
code
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
What of Her Future!

And yet 1t is argued that she only took
advantage Of the "unwritten law
"hat Is 10 become of her? Is
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Nan Patterson Not Forgotten

The public cannot have forgotta,
the alleged murder OF Caesar,
Young by Nan" Patterson Tba
evidence In this case deveIoDed
the most revolving abandon ON
the part Of both the man and the
woman For months the case was ex-
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
ATROCIoUs GRAMMAR.

Some PEOPLE claim the owI is wise
If that were really true.
Ii would eXclaim: To whit. TO whon1r -
And not; TO whit. TO who"
The Catholic Standard and Times.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16

plotted IN the press; all consideration
TOT the talihiuL Sereaved widow Of
ouhs was brushed aside. The defend
ant charged with the murder of Young
monopolized public attention, and was
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
The BirdsOng Tragedy

A case wherein verdict Of guilty of
manslaughter instead of murder has
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
Danger Of Unworthy Ambition.

Danger OF Unworthy Ambition.
IN studying these eases one deplores
the iact' which cannot be denied, that
from causes iueLplica bic. loo LAW
nave departed from the sacred spa..res
20 which they belong, allowing tenn
selves 10 drift into abnormal excite
ment and nervous couG.Gicas: cre.tins
unworthy ambitions and willingness 20
depart from paths OF rectituds II, Oh
tain means with which TO crafty their
vanity
Nausht save return Of women to ths
hoIer and higher aspirations Of IoyaI
wiIehood and motherhood viii restore
'hen 10 their proper estate and lessen
lhe number OF applicants for mercy
under the UnWFitten law.
The Washington times., 1906-12-16
.,NOIARLE1l.

'he recipient Of maudlin sympathy and
encouragement, and was finally set
free
/ 90 not recall a single instances
wherein actors in melancholy dramas
nave sincerely repented Of their vicious
hEss and henious crimes. after re-
oeiFlnS pardon through the admlnistra-
tloh OF the unwritteD Jaw. Ah a rule
eiiey are more presumpUuOus and dar-
ing III thelF perveEsity, believing as
most OF them do, that they can rely
upon the sentlmentaIIsm OF the average
community.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
SCANDINAVIAN DANCE
A Pleasant Evening by the
Society.

The Scandinavian society gave "a
dance last evening At the new Sander
hall, and a very social time was
enjoyed by a number of persons.
Mr.. johnson, of Standpoint, was
present and made neat speech, COM
plimenting the order ON it's gowth
and the enterprising spirit shown by
its members.
An enticing supper was served in
the old hall, and was participated in
by all present. William McFarlan d
was present and made a short address
compl Imenting the society and its
members ON their aggressivness and
the welcome extended the Scandinav-
ian people to our country, as think
ing, educated and hard working class
of people. There were several other
speakers and after the inner man had
been satisfied, the party returned to
the dance hall and proceeded to make
merry.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
New Fuel Company.

E. F. Waggoner and c. a, Reid,
president and vice president of the
Union Fuel 4 Ice company, of Spo-
kane, were in the city yesterday.
They are members of large concern
with an abundance of capital and
claim to be able to supply coal in un-
limited quantities, which, in view of
the present fuel famine, will be APP
preciated by those who have been OBJ
liged to purchase it at fancy prices.
Messers Waggoner and Reid were
formerly connected with the Interna-
tional Harvesters company, at Spo
kane. the former was general agent
of this company. Mr.. Reid is son
of James Reid of this city, and was
al one time we'll known in this local
ity. While in the city, these
gentlemen made arrangements with
L. B. thinner. to take the agency for
the coal, and it is understood that he
will Immediately make arrangements
to handle large amount Of that fuel
in the near future He will have a
model plant for the handling of this
commodity.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
Funeral of Samuel Smith.

The funeral of Samuel Smith, who
dropped dead in the cemetery Wed.
nesday morn ing, was held this after
noon at the Presbyterian church,
with Revs. Barker and Daughters off
ciating.
The services were held under the
auspices of the Odd Fellows. knights
of Pythias and Carpenters Union of
which the deceased was a member
They were very impressive and were
attended by a large number Of the
members of the lodges. There was a
profusion of beautiful flowers. The
death of Samuel Smith records the
passing of a PIONEER and one Of the
citizens of our city who was held in
high esteem. He came to Occur d.
Alene about % years ago and was
one of the first carpenters to locate
ON the shores of the lake. His con.
nection with the lodges and the car
penters union, holding offices in all,
has given him large acquaintance,
aud his friends are 1.any.
From the church the procession
wended its way to Forest cemetery
where the last rites of the church and
fraternal organizations were per.
form ed
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
List of Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain un-
claimed at the post office:
Chas. E. Arney, A. P Armas, Joe
Albine, Billie Burris, Geo. Brother
ton, Belle Bean, Emil Btostrom, A.
E. Garet, Frank Cramp, j. G. Clark,
VIM. Clauson, W. H. Clark, W. S.
Carpenter, Perry Eaton, Alex L. Full
ton, Paul Frooick, Parashkian Geor
rigg, Ada Griffith, Parahowa Gar.
gett. Sam Hogan, Hussut Huss
tubb, Fred Hamilton, W. II. Hos
kins, Miss Jones, Johnson Bros.
Jordon Kalinott, Ellie Knight, Casso
Kock, Rundown Turbatovich, John
Larson, Chas. Landry. Harry Nov
att, Dan Morwat, Mrs. Mcdonald,
Albert MARINER, Carl Malquist,
William Mckay. George Nicoloff
John Moss, Edward Oleson, Jear,
Person, John Prince, Emma Pearson,
NJ. Fl. Padden, Gabro Rosmaryno
witch, Adolph Rosenkvst, c. E. Sor
enson, Arviod Solmonson, H orac,
Soverney, w. F. Simons, Chas. Spen
Ger, Risto Staianoff, Mrs. A. E. Stin
aman, A. F. Shortly, j. Tanner, 7. j
Vanbebber.
Please say advertised when calling
for the above. J. NJ. ELDER,
Postmaster
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
Reading.

To read for either instruction On
amusement Is commendable. but Il Is
not so for the sake OF killing time. Late
In life, after his fortune had been
made. a successful merchant, Mr.. s..
took young man into partnership.
Entering the office on a dull day In the
dull season, the millionaire found bis
partner yawning over book. What's
that you're dolngY Mr.. 8. asked.
There's nothing else to do. 50 Tn
reading" was the answer. Nothing
else to do? ReadlngY the great mer.
chant repeated in a tone that ex-
pressed wonder, amusement and scoFn.
When you've nothing else TO do don't
read Think
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19

The British Medical Journal says
that only an imaginary remedy will
cure an imaginary disease. which IL
true to the old maxim. ''slmllla simili-
bus curantuF.r II continues: This
may be condemned by the righteous Is
quackery. and quaekery OF a kind IL
undoubtedly is. But IL the real end OF
medicine is to cure can she. when Il,
climate means fail. rS4rd TO despise
anything that relieves Suffering. even
though the suffering be tmagfnaFyF'
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19

We need not have tire slightest fear
that civilized man Is going to become
degenerate from city dwelling or any
of the other strains Of civilization.
Contrary 10 popular belief the white
man Of today has a lower death rate,
a higher average length Of life. f. tall
er, heavier and stronger than any Of
his predecessors or any known race Of
sayages. Almost any company Of
American and English soldiers viii
contain men who can outrun, outwres-
tie and outswim the best athletes OF
auy native tribe.-Success Magazine.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
All Voters Must Register.

Under the present law every voter
must register regardless Of any pre-.
vious registration. The registration
books are now open and all should
register at once. Don't delay.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19

Il can forgive. but cannot forget .
IL only one way Of saying, Il viii not
forgive" A forgiveness ought to be
like a cancelled note, torn In two and
burned up. so that II On never be
shown against a man. There Is an
ugly kind of forgiveness in the world
"a kind Of hedgehog forgiveness shot
out like quilts.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
The Devil in Disguise.

DR.. PaImer's sermon tonight at the
Baptist church. This is one of his
most thrilling sermons. Do not fail
to hear it. Rev W. W. Davis will
sing solo. The services viii com
menee at $50 and close at $50
O'Clock.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19

Nell-He always said that no two
people on earth think alike. Lill-
Well? Nellie has changed his mind
since looking over the presents bis
wedding cahel forth,-W oman's Home
Companion
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19

why have you and Harry ceased 70
he friends? 2
"IIe wanted 20 begin economiZlng the
minute we became engaged - Chicago
Record Herald.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
shonIa Helm HIm.elf.

Yes" young Mr. Timmid admitted;
i've always been bashful among the
girls
But why should you beT asked
Miss Yern encouraglngly.
Il can't help myself.
Gracious she exclaimed. pursuing
No her lips. II you don't help your
ynlf. how can you expect to get any 2
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
Hay and Grain.

Phone your orders to the Brown
Table Supply company, for the best
groceries, -four, vegetables and fruit
The BROWNS. Phone 162.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19

Experenee proves that those who
gain money rapidly by speculation al
most never keep II. and when they
have lost It they are .nanitely worse on
than they we're before.--Success Maya
zine
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1906-10-19
CITY IN BRIEF

Phone 1853.
Norberg & Company for your
les. Phone No. 81.
lie Corbin was visitor in Spo-
yesterday.
ladies of st. Luke's Guild
hold a supper at the Bodler
on election night. They are
ing to serve a meal that will be
lated and we'll worth the price.
Just received all of the late
bopr lar magazines. Lakeside
pacy.
udy weather dosn't interior
the taking of portraits at the
d'Alene Studio, Wiggett block.
line of queen heaters in stock.
show them to you. We know
will please you. Lake City
ware company. 4C5 Sherman.
Nelson left yesterday for Swed-
ere he will spend some time
ng his parents, His sister, Hell
lson, will leave Saturday for
ame place.
Il bell phone lao X for informa
In reagrd to dancing lessons.
Rothen.
ated- "A young man to work in
shop. Steady job to right party.
Bakery.
W. Warren, manager of the Au-
ium, has secured an office room
be Exchange National bank
ling, and can be found at room
His telephone number is So K,
post office address box sos.
BIN Howard sells and rents Sing.
d Wheeler d Wilson sewing ma.
rs, and all sewing machine sup
Carlson d Son have the SURE
pntative for La Grippe. Keel
feet dry, we have the shoes tina
do it.
20 cars fine oats, one car crushe,
one car rolled barley, two car
feed. We have the price, Sc
L. Norberg & Company. Phon
81.
iss White, of the corps of teach
i the high school, leaves thi
ing for Spokane where she will
d Saturday and Sunday with he
her.
be German Bakery is prepared t
ly your wants in the baker
Satisfaction guaranteed
lpuously clean, our motto.
go. \. Crittenden, of this city
Miss Claudia B. Allen, of Seat
were united in marriage las
hing by Judge Russell. Mr.. Crit
en- is one of the ploprietors {
Coney Island Buffet and restau
dolph Gilberson, eyesight special
will be at the Antler hotel Tues
and Wednesday, hours 9 a. m. t
m. Glasses properly fitted
work guaranteed.
3. i. Berg, of Ellensburg, is
tor in the city and may locate.
hat does it mean? We see Bogg
kerry with a new horse and Wagon
biness must be growing.
DO not fail to hear DR.. Ray Paine
light at the Baptist church on 'Pi
5 in Gods Temple. f" Rev. W. "
Tis will sing solos, everybody wei
PIE.
E, NJ. Bailey is visitor in th
J..
Snyder house-Lodging by the da
week at reasonable rates. Corn'
st and Occur d'Alene streets, n,
Prof. Rothen's orchestra will
in full force, Friday evening
me and hear them.
Everything in the line of hous
d and builders hardware suppl,
Lake City Hardware compan.
Sherman.
Mr., and Mrs. F. S. Colquhor
Pc visitors in Spokane last eyenin
q witnessed the soul stirring co
E paly of George AIDE, 1.-The Co
BE Widow" which has ttracted 5
ach attention since its present
pn.
4. V Chamberlin visited Hayd,
Re tod. " where he adj sted the fl
IS of Mr.. Allen.
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Tri- eekly Courier.
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the Postoff1ce to which the paper has
been sent as we'll as the Postoffice
where they desire it to be changed to.
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LlFELESS BODY
FOUND IN FIELD
WILLIAM sTAuBER, AN ELDERLY
RESIDENT OF MoRAvIA, DROPS
DEAD WHILE FLOWING

From Fridays Daily.
Moravia, Dec. 14.-(special) Lying
in a field In the outskirts of this place
the lifeless body of William Stanh"-
was found at 6 o'clock last evening.
1t is supposed that Mr.. Stauber drop
ped dead while at work blowing in the
field
He was last seen alive by Wills Jones
at o'clock in the afternoon. At this
time he complained that he had such
pain around his heart that he could
not work without stopping often to
rest. Physicians pronounce the cause
of his death as heart disease. There
will be no inquest.
Mr.. Stauber is survived by three
sisters and two brothers. Two Of the
sisters live in Moravia and the other
in the state of Kansas. One brother
Charles Stauber, resides in Moravia
and the other lives in the west Mr.
Stauber was member of the Masonic
order and the G. A. R. The arrange
ments for the funeral have not vel
been announced
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at the home of Mrs. Margaret Bower,
lib Haynes street.
Shaving sets, $3.50, 81 and So. sar-
gents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Kitterman, who
reside north of the city, left yester-
day afternoon for Tracy, to visit
friends for few days.
Mrs. E. D. Beach and Clarence
Beach of Bloomfield, returned home
last evening after short business
visit in the city yesterday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs William Sim
mons, $50 Walnut avenue. Dec. IL, a
son.
Born Thursday, Dec. 10, to Mr.. and
Mrs. M. w. Rush, 1916 North Wapello
street, daughter.
Mrs. L. E. Bellman of Chillicothe re-
turned home this afternoon after a
short business visit in the city.
Born Dec. 13. to Mr.. and Hrs. A. C..
Steck, 81 North Court street, daugh-
ter.
Miss Blanche Bowker, 1876 West
SECOND street, tleIC LnlS morning 1Or
Eddyville to visit friends and rela.
tives.
Miss Laura Hess of Charlton re-
turned home last evening after short
business visit in the city yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. T. j. Pettitt of High
land Center returned home last even
ing after attending the Farmers iu-
stitute yesterday .
For six months the Hub has had no
advertisements in any paper, principal
ly because on account of the great ad-
vance in all kinds of merchandise it
has simply been impossible to secure
bargain Of any kind. At last, how
ever. by a fortunate deal we have Sc
cured in the last few days big lot
of overcoats which will be sold at gen
uine bargain prices.