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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
One From Reese.

The following from W, G.. Reese,
written on board the S. S. Ventura,
"at sea-, November "a, will no doubt
prove of interest to many more than
his friends:
EDITOR No doubt
Columbus, the Cabots, Magellan, Capt.
Cook and many other old navigators
strained their eyes more than we are
straining ours this morning to see land
but / assure you we are all very an
xious, after nearly months ride ON
the Ventura, to reach our destination,
which we expect to do about noon to-
day and would do so before but one OF
the ships engines is out OF condition
and we are only going at half speed.
Yesterday was rather rough day
and a heavy sea and many on board
were seasick, but this morning the
sea is smooth and the sun Is shining
brightly, so all seemed able to dispose
of their allowance at the breakfast
table.
With very little exception we have
had a very pleasant voyage; the COM
pany have been agreeable; the fare has
beer fair: walters have been atten-
tive: the officers have been consider
ate: and the weather, according TO
the statement Of the second mate, has
been as good as this ship has ever ex-
perienced in her six years OF service,
On Sunday night our ship sailed
into Auckland harbor, The doctors
came on board, all passed muster, and
our ship was anchored for the night,
Early Monday morning the anchor
was raised aud we sailed up to the
wharf where we were made fast until
Tam. Tuesday. While in Auckland
three OF the elders laboring there did
all they could to make our stay pleas
ant and profitable, We were taken
to the finely located park, made beau
tiful by trees, shrubs, flowers, drives
walks and statues. AS 1t is now spring
there, several hands were busy set
ting out additional flower beds, anc
doing their best to make this one OIL
the worlds prettiest little parks
While the limbs, tired from climbing
the hill, are being rested, the eyes are
employed in travelling around The
pretty city and out on the harbor anC
farther again onto the ocean with 1t:
ships. schooners. fishing smacks, etc
We visited the museum, the reading
room, the art gallery, and other places
OF interest and felt that we had spen
a profitable day, and often wished WI
, had our friends with us.
, Land is now in sight so / must sa
good.b bye and 90 and feast my eyes OF
: terra-frma.
With kindest regards to all m
, friends | remain yours very truly,
w. G.. REESE
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Interesting Tradition.

Below Bingen and out in the midst
Of the river, on quartz rock, is stu,
ated the "Mauseturn" Mouse Tower
which is popularity said to derive its
name from the well known legend OF
the cruel Archbishop Hattie OF May.
ence Having caused number OF
poor people whom he compared 10
mice bent on dcvouring his coin, TO be
burned in basin during a famine he
was attacked by mice and rats VINO
tormented him day and night ne
fed to this castle in the Rhine ano
thought himself safe but his pursuer'
swan the river and, as the story goes
\ They have whetted their tee''
against the stones, ,
And now they pick the bishop'
benes.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Seven Virgins.

Just below this castle, out in the
river, rise seven craigs, known as the
"Seven Virgins" 1t Is said that
these were once seven fair maidens OF
schanberg but who were condemned
to this state by the river gods because
OF their sorcery'
We now see one Of the prettiest
natural scenes of the Rhine, that OF
Lorely The imposing rocks of the
Lorely rise almost precipice 43O feet
above the river and are extremely
rugged and bold, giving a quaint
grandeur to the scene. The we'll
know old song "Lorely" is a tale OF a
witch who once resided In these rocks
and by her sweet singing enticed
many fishermen to destruction on the
rocks at the base of the cliff.
Nearly every foot Of the Rhine ano
its surrounding hills has tale TO tell,
either OF history or mythology or mas
Renaissance OF some hero to state
There are legends attached to al
most every ruin or rock along The
stream. They are so charming that
we are compelled to listen. Indeed
we cannot but be benefited by a trlI
down the Rhine, 1t is instructive
and Broadening as well as source o
constant pleasure"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
A Very Fine Letter
c. Elmer Barrett, Missionary, Writes Most
Interesting y Of Trip Down the Rhine.

They gnawcd the flesh from every
limb,
For they were sent to do judgment
on him.
AT this point the river grows mar
rover and forms series OF rapids, be.
low which the stream has forced its
war through slate mountains and the
channel is narrow and rocky At this
place we notice Slight change of
scenery The vineyards do not con-
tinue to the top but are replaced on
the summit by dense woods, The
mat OF green of the forest above and
the pretty grape trelses in even rows
Of terraces below form pretty pict
ure.
In few minutes more we see the
famous and picturesque castle Of
"Rheinstein' standing over $50 feet
above the river. 1t Is a very interest
ing example of medieval castles, with
massive battlemented towers, ant
large and substantial "Schildmaurn'
or protecting walls on the side exposed
to attack, The castles of Falkenburg
Sooneck and Heimburg are passed a
we continue down the river.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
National Monument.

One OF the first objects to attract
our attention as we 60 down the river,
other than the natural beauties OF
the scenery Is the National Monu-
mept, to commemorate the unanimous
uprising of the German people and
the formation OF the new German EN-
pire in 1901. 1t stands upon spur
OF the skirting hills, TAO feet above the
Rhine. round which the stream makes
a broad curve, and Is conspicuous far
up and down the river. 1t was begun
in 1877 from the designs OF Johannes
Schilling and was inaugurated WIN
pompous ceremony in 1888 The huge
base is so feet high, while on this the
noble figure OF "Germania" with the
imperial crown and laural'wreathed
sword, an emblem Of the unity and
strength of the German Empire rises
"a feet. To the right and the left and
below stand the allegorlcal iigures o.
Peace and War The total cost OF
this magnificent monument amount
ed to over /, 100, 900 marks $275,OOC).
ON the opposite side Of the river lie'
Binpen, a small town In whlch ART
situated several technical and INDUS
trial schools. 1t causes quite al
extensive shipping trade Win lh
ports of the Rhine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
County Directory.

b. A. HENDRICKS, Chairman of
County Commissioners.
j. C. Knowles Commissioner.
w. II. Darley-Commisisoner
7. II. Smith-Sherifi.
j. n. Larsen-Clerk.
w. C. Parkinson-Treasurer.
Rebecca Eames-Recorder.
Karl G. Schaub-SurveyOr.
j. c. Walters-Attorney.
Jos. j. Richardson-Assessor
j. l.. McCarrey-County Super
Mtendent of Schools.
w. B. Parkinson-County Ply
sicisn.
Niels II. Broby-Fruit Tree To.
spector.
Chas. II. Wilson-Fish and
Game Commissioner.
Precinct Justices of the Peace
Of Cache County.
Avon.
Justice of Peace.-Geo. w
Davis.
Constable-William c. Hub
bard
Justice of Peace-L. +. Roundy
Constable-J. E. Barney.
Charleston.
Justice of Peace james B.
Jardine.
Constable-Isaiah Thompson.
College.
Justice of Peace-C. r, Jepp'
sen.
Constable-Walter A. Jensen.
Coveville.
Justice of Peace-E. S. Larsen
Constable-F. r. Titensor.
Greenville.
Justice Of Peace-Niels A.Mad'
SEN
Constable-Willard Nyman.
Justice of Peace-Albert Kirby
Hyde Park.
Constable-F. o. Woolf
Hyrum.
} Justice of Peace-James IL
Jensen.
Constable-Robert b. McFar
lane.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Castles and Castles.

Soon after passing the city of Lorch,
short distance down the river, we
came upon two old castles on opposite
sides of the river, those of Fursten-
burg and Nollech, the latter being
the most interesting of the two. 1t
stands upon rocky eminence nearly
600 feet above the river. On one side
of the castle the cliff rises almost as a
precipice and is known as the "Devil's
Ladder'on account Of its boldness and
the conspicuousness Of the strata
which are nearly horizontal.
There is legend in the stories OF
the. Rhine that this cliff was once
scaled by knight of Torch, on horse
back with the assistance Of some
mountain spirits, and thus did the re.
quired act of bravery in order TO win
the hand of his lady love.
A short distance below this stands
the once famous and strongly fortified
castle OF Stahech, the extensive ruins
Of which extend down to the valley
The castle was taken eight different
times by the French during the Fran
Coleman war and finally destroyed
by them,
Not far below this castle we see the
"Pfals," a well.preseryed hexogona
building on ledge of rock 10 the mid
die of the river. 1t has tower GOV
cred with an unsightly roof, has mum
erous loop holes, turrets and project
ing corners in every direction, anC
oaly one entrance, small door about
six feet above the rock,
1t was at this point early on New
Years morning 1914, when Russian
CORDS under York and division 0
Russian troops affected the passage
the Rheine under the direction OF tn
famous general, Butcher.
A short distance further and W
pass the town of Caub. Behind tn
, town the pretty square tower Of tn
castle Gutenfels is noticed, while no
far below stands the picturesque oil
ruin of Shonberg, erected in the l2t
century. This castle is now owned b
two American gentlemen in Ne'
York City.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29

DARMSTADT, Germany, Dec. =,
/ 906.-EDIToR REPUBLICAN, am
herewith sending you partial &C
count OF my trip from here to Cologne
which l made last month. Time will
permit me to only give an account Of
the trip as ia: as Loreley. 10 my next
letter / will take your readers further
down the historic Rhine. | am well
and enjoying my laborers here immen.
sely. can truly say that THE RE-
PUBLICAN is a welcome visitor in the
far of land.
With best regards to THE REPUBLI-
CAN and all my frieuds and college
| chums l am, Yours for success,
G. ELMER BARRETT.
Darmstadt, ifh, Muhl Str, 20 Ger
many.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Cured Paralysis.

W. f. Bailey, P, o. True, Texas
writes; my wife had been suffering
five years with paralysis in her arm
when was persuaded to use Ballard
Snow Eminent, which cured her all
right. | have also used it for Old sores
frostbltes and skin eruptions' IL aOes
the wjrk. Sold by Ritter Bros, Drug Co.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Smithfeld.


Justice of Peace - William
Douglass.
Constable-Walter Fisher.
Trenton.
Justice of Peace-Charles G..
Wood.
Constable-Alvin McCombs.
Wellsville.
Justice of Peace-R. Rasmus-
sen.
Constable-Charles .H. Brad
shaw.
Wheeler
Justice of Peace-JameS M.
Anderson.
Constable William Bybee
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Newton.

Justice of Peace-Lorezno c..
Larsen.
Constable-Franklin Y. Griffin.
ConStable-R. w. James.
Paradise.
Justice of Peace-W. j. Willis.
Peterboro.
Justice of Peace-ErneSt Bal.
lard.
Providence.
Justice of Peace--Lorenzo Z.
Tibbitts.
ConStable-Ilorace f. Ham.
mond.
Richmond.
Justice of Peace-A. l.. Harris
Constable-William +. Smith.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29

Leaving Darmstadt, the city in
(which / am now working, we soon
IND ourselves being carried rapidly
Jer a more or less wooded country
awards the city of Mainz or as the
(English prefer to call 1t, Mayence, at
which point we are to follow the
Rhine. During the first part OF the
stretch from Darmstadt to Mayence
+ the scenery is quite monotonous, but
as we approach the latter town, there
| lis more activity and we see factories
and other evidence of a prosperous and
healthy trade. Here we see train
load after train load Of sugar beets
being drawn to factories not far dist
ant.
We soon arrive at Mayence, city
of about 90, 900 inhabitants. 1t is very
Strongly fortified and is the seat of a
bishop of the Catholic church. 1t is
Very pleasantly situated on the left
bank of the Rhine opposite and below
1.-The influx of the Main River Mayence
lis one of the headquarters of the trade
lin wine, and now manufactures large
Quantities of the sparkling wine: 1t Is
also well known for its leather goods
and artistic furniture. Leaving May
ence we begin our trip down the
beautiful and historic Rhine valley.
The scenery along the Rhine is almost
ideal, the lofty banks and the ancient
river come so close together that they
squeeze the little villages on the
waters edge into single row o.
houses which winds wormlike between
We towering hills and the ripping
Mine. Above these little strings o
\ MAN habitations, rising terrace
|. above terrace are the trellises OF crap
vines, at this time of the year bending
low under the weight of their luscious
fruit. Here and there in marked con
trast to the quiet peace of the crap
vines resting snugly on natures yir
Gin soil are frowning castles and rugged
ruins of towers and palaces lingering
In the last stages Of decay but no
oblivion.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Cache People in
Salt Lake City

Will lind frst-class lodging
apartments at 263 South Main,
east of the Palace hotel. The
house is conducted by Mrs.
Abigail VarNoy, formerly of
Richmond, who will be glad
to meet her old acquaintance
of the north.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
SALT LAKE
DIRECTORY
Windsor Hotel

Centrally located. South Of Ken
yon Hotel, Main street.
European plan. Rates reason
able. State trade solicited
Rates SO cents and up.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-12-29
Logan.


Justice of Peace-Tohmas Y.
Smith.
Constable-George |. Farnes.
Lewiston.
Justice of Peaee-Peter T.. Van
Orden, Jr.
Constable-Joseph w. Leavitt.
Millville.
Justice Of Peace-Martin Olsen
Constable - Frederick T.
Yeates.
Mendon.
Mt. Sterling.
Justice of Peace-David Hend-
ry.
Constable-Daniel Lloyd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-08
BURLINGTON'S KICK READY
Hill Road Prepares Protest, as Usual, to
Assessment Of State Board.
COURT DELAYS THE FILING OF IT
Busy with other Matters and Re-
quests Attorney for Railroad to
Defer His Annual Request
for Injunction.

Acting In harmony with the Union Pa
ciho and the previous records of both
roads. the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad company has prepared bill and
will introduce it in the United States
treasurer of Douglas county and all the
county treasurers OF the state through
which the Burlington runs or has any prop
erty from enforcing the collection OF the
taxes levied against that road by the State
Board OF Equalization for the year 1906.
The petition will state that the several
county officials named will forcibly take
possession of the property OF the company
in satisfaction OF the illegal taxes unless
restrained by order OF the court and that
the taxes are illegal, unconstitutional and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-08
Question Over evidence.


Several questions here arose as to the ad-
missibility of the evidence presented by
both the government and defense and the
witness was excused until the court could
pass on the question at the afternoon ses-
sion. One of the points raised being that
the witness Mann was also included in the
indictment for conspiracy.
Chris Mosler, a ranchman Of Cherry
county, testified 20 certain fence lines Of
the Spade ranch in the vicinity OF hts
home, The purpose OF this evidence, as
we'll as that OF the succeeding witnesses,
was to establish the limits of the Spade
ranch range. A plat OF the territory COW
cred by the Spade ranch was introduced,
but the defense objected to its introduce
ton on the ground 1t had not been formally
admitted into evidence. The objection was
overruled on the ground that the plat was
merely used to refresh the memory Of the
witnesses.
It was shown by Jefferson Orr, another
Cherry county ranchman and homesteader,
that the fence lines hitherto existing had
been taken down In the vicinity Of his
home. The defense further held that the
plat was inaccurate and the ostensible pur-
pose OF the prosecution in its introduction
was to show by successive witnesses the
extent OF the enclosure and thus improp-
erly influence and prejudice the jury to the
manifest injury Of the defendants.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-08
BIG FARM LAND BUSINESS
Uncle Sam Closing Cut BIS Holdings il
Western Fart Of the State,
nNKAlD ACT BRINGS IN MANY SETTLER.
Spectators Who Filed In 1904 ana
Failed to Perfect Claims Losing
Them Through Contests by
HOmeHteadera.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Dec. 7.--(Spe-
cial. 1.-THE books of the United States land
once, located in this city, have been closed
for the month Of November and good OPP
pOrtunity is given for a review OF the ope-
ration OF the Knkaid or one-section home
stead law.
The present North Platte land district in
cludes all of Lincoln, Keith, Perkins, Ban
ner and klmball counties, the west two
thirds of Dawson. the north half of Cos
per, the northeast corner OF Frontier. the
southwest quarter Of Custer, the south
west quarter OF Logan, the south half Of
Mcpherson, the south two-thlrds of Deuel.
the south three-quarters OF Cheyenne and
a strip three miles wide along the south
boundary OF SCOTS Blum county.
This district is the largest active land
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-08
BRANDEIS---BOSTON STORE

unfair, as is the law which permits or au-
thorizes their collection.
The amount of tax so assessed by the
State Board OF Equalization is about $685.
900. The petitioners have already proffered
the payment Of about $4,000 of this tax,
which they claim is just and equitable, hut
county treasurers have refused to take any
amount except that designated by the
State Board OF Equalization.
An effort was made to have the petition
filed Friday noon by Attorney Kelby for
the Burlington, but the court being other
wise engaged, the fling Of the injunction
has been deferred to a later date.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-08

named, where before one could ride for
miles and miles and never find home.
New postoffices have been established and
schools erected and arrangements are being
made for the establishment of more post
hlces schools and churches among the
o-called "Einkalders." The successful
homesteader sends back for his friends and
relatives, and they contest land on which
the claimant has not moved and established
his residence as required by law, and in
the course of a few months quite a settle
ment is established and the newcomer lives
in a new land with his old-time friends and
neighbors.
During the last two years most Of the
homesteaders who have had energy and
pluck have been prosperous Most of them
have broken up from forty to 100 acres
of the land embraced In their homesteads
and have raised such crops as are raised
in the eastern portion of the state, and the
remainder Of the section they use for the
grazing of stock and dairy cattle. Numbers
Of the homesteaders have received offers
ranging from small amounts to $1,000 and
s, OO0 for their homestead ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
One thing that makes the land seem
more desirable and is rapidly aiding in the
settlement of the country is the building
" 4
Platte river valley This railroad has al
ready been built to a point about seventy
miles west of North Platte and goes
through the very heart of the homestead
country. The b. q NJ. has also surveyed
a route along this same river valley and
is now buying the right-of-way, and it Is
but a question Of half a year or so until
its road to Salt Lake City will be well
under construction.
The trouble with the cattlemen who at
tempted to control the free range of the
government and to prevent settlement by
the homeseeker Is about at an end. Vigor-
Gus prosecutions and injunction suits
brought by the United States government,
together with the settlements made, have
almost broken up the large pastures Of the
cattle barons, and little trouble in the fu-
ture will be experienced with this class OF
people
The talk OF new land leasing law, for
the purpose Of renting the lands yet re-
naming vacant, does not gain much favor
in western Nebraska, unless such a law
contains a proviso that a homesteader may
tile upon the land at any time and there
upon the lease to the land filed upon
shall become void and cease.
A wonderful boom has passed over west
ern Nebraska and land values have rapidly
increased. The farmer and stock raiser
have generally been very prosperous and
but few Of the homeseekers and settlers
who we're judicious in the selection Of the
land which they filed upon have reason to
complain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-08
FINE DISPLAY OF DoLLERY
ChIId's saving Institute Has Splendid
BaERr I'm ROtunda of Bee
Building.

Charitable women, mindful Of their days
OF girlhood and the many little ones who
have no means Of getting Christmas gifts
except through charity, under the auspices
OF the Child's Saving Institute, are con-
Quoting the annual doll bazaar OF that in
stitution in the rotunda OF The Bee build
ing The sales began Friday morning and
will be continued throughout Saturday.
They are proving successful, The display
OF dolls. doll clothing and beds, besides
candy and other goodies. Is unusually elab-
crate and handsome