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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29
HEPBURN OPPOSES
DIRECT SENATORS
The Senator Writes Letter to Members Of the
Legislature on the Subject

United States Senate, Dec. 20,
1906. S. d. Tay Tor, Boomers
Ferry My dear Taylor: 1t has
been asserted in some of the news
papers of Idaho that the legisla-
ture will be asked to enact a
"dire,t t" primary elecsion law at
the coming session and inasmuch
as the legislature is republican
and that no law can be enacted
exc pit as a republican measure, |
earnestly hope that the party and
the legislature will not commit
itself in favor of the 'sdiiect"
primary.
The movement for this class OF
legislation originated with the
populist party and was taken up
by all the amalgamated parties
that have sought to wreck the
republican party. The adoption
of the direct" primary election
law as it is understood at which
the votes are cast at the primaries
for the individual candidates self
nominated, unpledged to party or
party principles, and for whom DO
party stands sponsor, was origi-
mated as a direct blow at the re-
publican party and its political
principles.
The difference between the re-
publican party and those oppos
; ing it has always been that the
republican party stands for ap
proved and well understood prin
ciples of government, while the
deposition stands for a desire fol-
office and power regardless of tn
principles Of government | max
: this statement upon the authorit,
of the history OF this country ant
espeUially'th the history OF the politi
cal lines with which you are fam
liliar. We have seen the opposi
ton to the republican party fo
s the past fifteen years ready t
: adopt airy principles or make an
declaration OF political principle
in the hope that by their drag-ne
policy they would succeed i
drawing together enough of tn
disconnected who united with thos
who have selfish desire for Office I
defeat the republican party.
You viii readily see that undt
the "direct" primary system a
election would be practically hel
N lat the primaries. But it woul
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

Geo. r. Gray and A. e. Rickerd
traded residence properties last
Monday. Mr.. Gray thereby be-
came the owner OF the handsome
residence constructed 10y A. E.
Rickerd, the retiring manager Of
the Boomers Ferry Lumber Co.
The exact figures of the deal are
not made public, but Mr.. Gray
gave his property and a cash con-
for the balance, and
became owner Of property that
cost something over So coo.
The residence is a very SNOWY
building located at a site present
ing beautiful view. It's elegantly
finished inside with selected wood
work.
The deal was closed the day
before Christmas and in becoming
owners of the properly, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Gray made themselves a very
handsome Christmas present. They
expect to take possession in about
q month.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

See my SPLENDID residence lots
iin 50x 25 in Park addition. $50.
TO 10000 each.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29
Announcement

In the absence of the proF rietor
of'ths HERALD, 0. J. Bandelln will
have editorial charge OF the paper
Be kind to "Bandy." The mechan-
ical department will he in charge
of c S. Holloway, who is to be
consulted about advertising or job
printing
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

Several 100 acre tracts. Some
improved at $40 90 per acre.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

and for which the party stands.
The direct" primary would result
in the election at the primaries
becoming a scramble for Office
between the individual candidates
mitho It regard t. the political
principles Of government which
the candidate represent.
| am in favor Of a primary ell, G.
ton law that shall protect each
party against int usion or interior
-ence by other parties, in holding
their primaries for the selection of
delegates to their convention. That
law is need, d and it is all that is
m eded on the subject.
, lieve that many of the per-
sons and also the newspapers that
have seen led into expression of
approval # the "direct" primary
system have not given the matter
that careful thought as to its
effect on the principles of our gov
eminent, which lead to a correct
conclusi ion OF the question. In the
hour that th republican legisla-
ture of Idaho enacts a "direct"
primary law that shall do away
with the holding of political con-
ventions, and the declaration OF
political principles and platforms,
then the supr macy of the repub-
lican party as party and OF
republican principles as principles
Of government will have started on
their way t. oblivion.
1t would be a complete breaking
down of party lines, as the opposi
ton to the republican party might
readily con troll the primaries il
the intere,t of a candidate tina
would represent only a small
element Of the repu blican party
and thus defeat the candidat
representing republican principles
1t would open the dor for al
, sorts of combinations on the par
of the enemies to the republicar
} party TO defeat its will either as t
the selection of candidates or a
l to the enforcement of its principle
! of government.
l am sending this letter to eac
member of The Idaho legi- lature i
order that they may be full
advised as to my views on tn
I subject. OF course ] have no d,
e sire to improperly influence tn
/ mind of any member but this is
question of very grave politic1
importance to the republican part
y and is one upon which / do n,
S feel justified in remaining siler
o until the hour of proposed actor
And as a member Of the republ
can national committee, | feel
my duty to express myself upo
n thu question, which effects NJ
l. only local and state politics bu
e which affects the whole republica
p party
/ would be glad to learn of you
! views upon this question.
ie Sincerely yours,
d w. B. HEYBUR
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

Have always on hand a good
homestead relinquishments, cheap
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

$4,000 Store building 30x5O,
insured for $1,000 including post
Office in lively little town good
business. VIII invoice stock.
Will take J each balance 6 months.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

Estate

Before looking elsewhere let me
show YOU the BEST BARGAINS
in the
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

$780, Two lots, good corner, and
six room house.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

$1,000. 100 acres Hay and fruit
ranch, 80 acres meadow, small
orchard, plough land and TIMBER;
good soil; good water, soon so up
to 1000
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

$500 80 acres splendid level
Hand at Moravia station.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29
LOOK At THESE BARGAINS
Real Estate
FARM and CITY
P R o P { R T Y

Bargains on Cottage Avenue Il
$4,000 Each. 2 forty boot lot, |
and 5 room houses.
$3.50. One lot and 9-room house.
$3.50. Bargains in resident
property. situated on Main st.
Eatonville.
5000. Two lots on corner, five
room house.
$500. One lot, barn, four room
house.
$3.50. One lot and 5 room house
all furnished.
FRUIT LANDS
$3.50. 40 acres, one mile out,
3 acres cleared, level.
500. 100 acres, two miles out
$500 3-4 acre tract, will be sold
on terms to suit the purchaser.
500. ! acre tract on terms to
suit the purchaser.
$3.50. Two lots, good corner, and
six room house.
$4,000. Another Bargain, 532
acres Of meadow land, $50 tons Of
hay, 6S heard Of cattle, s horses
and everything pertaining to a
well furnish ranch best improved
stock ranch in Kootenai valley.
$4,000. A good investment, 1913
acres of meadow land all improved,
bearing orchard, good house, wagon
and hack, 10 COWS and calves, Z
heifers, full dairy outfit, with every
thing pertaining to a well stocked
ranch. Will sell land for 5000
dollars.
$4,000 Store building 30x5O
insured for $1,000 including posi-
Office in lively little town good
business. VIII invoice stock
Will take J each balance 6 months
A. !. KENT, Real Estate,
Deputy Mineral Recorder,
and Justice OF the Peace.
. BONNERS FERRY, idaho
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

100000. 100 acres stock ranch,
near town cuts $50 tons hay, 80
ihead cattle
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29

$500. House and two lots in
town. Good residence lots, $50
SIS, and 800. Timber lands, $500
TO 1920 per acre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
NEWPORT LAD WITH CRUDE AP-
PARATUS ABLE TO INTERFERE
WITH WORK AT LOCAL
STATION.

Washington, Feb. 21-With home
made appartus Lloyd Manuel, a New
port schoolboy, is able to interfere with
the operation of the naval wireless sta
ton at that point. Commander Albert
Gleaves thinks the matter SO important
that has sent to the bureau of eqip-
ment of the navy detailed account
of the plant which the boy has built.
The meagerness of it may be gathered
from the statement of the commander
that the young operator receives mes
sages through the medium of an ordin-
airy incandescent electric lamp, the
glass on which he had broken and
which he uses for a receiver.
Uses Coil From Auto.
His induction coil is one taken from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
President Mitchell, of Mi
ers, However, Fails
to ParticuIarize.
RETURNS TO PITTSBURG
C0nferS With Miners of That
District---Brings No News
From New York.

Pittsburg, Feb. 21.-JOhn Mitchell,
president of the United Mine Workers
of America, arrived here this morning
from New York, and Immediately he
and Secretary Treasurer Wilson went
into conference with the special COM
mittee representing delegates to the
Pittsburg district miners convention.
Conference at New York.
Mitchell said, in connection with a
report which gained currency here yes
terday, that a conference with the bi-
luminous coal operators would be held
today, and he had made no arrange
ments to meet the operators here.
Predicts Strike.
Mitchell said to the Associated Press
at noon today:
"As far as l know now, there will be
a strike"
''In both bituminous and anthracite
fields?" he was asked.
81 will positively say nothing"
Knows of No Meeting.
New York, Feb. 21.-F. l.. Robbins,
leader of the bituminOus coal opera
tors, said today that as far as he
knows no conference between the coal
operators and United Mine officials
would be held here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
OFFER CASH TO
ASSIST MOYER
Illinois District Miners Convention
Votes $4,000 for Defense of West
ern Man.

Springfield, H., Feb. 21.-The Hi
noiS district convention of the United
Mine Workers appropriated $4,000 to-
day in aid of President Meyer and
Secretary Hayward of the Western
Miners federation.
Springfield, H., Feb. 21.-There Is
every indication that the 18th annual
convention of the United Mine Work
ers of Illinois will endorse the action
of the national convention in its decis-
ion not to accept an agreement that
does not carry an advance in wages.
The report of the tellers who have
canvassed the vote for state officers
was given to the convention. Presi-
dent Herman c. Perry and Secretary
Treasurer w. d. Ryan were reelected,
as also was Thomas Burke, of Spring
field, as a member of the international
executive board. State executive
board members were elected as fol
lows: First district, Duncan c. Nc
Donald. Oglesby; Second, Patrick Carr,
Ladd; Third, w. e. Sherwood, Dumfer-
line; Fourth. ]. Fl. Walker, Westville; ;
Fifth, Daniel Burns, Springfield; Sixth,
Peter Mccall, Glencarbon; Seventh,
George Bagwell, Murphysboro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
WAGES OF STATE employees
CANNOT BE LEVIED UPON
Garnishment Laws Scope Further Mar
rowed BY New Stead
Opinion.

Springfield, Al, Feb. 21.-Employes
of the state institutions are not amen
able to the garnishmeut law enacted
by the last general assembly. This is
the opinion of Attorney General Stead,
in response to an inquiry from the
superintendent of the central hospital
for the insane. The attorney general
also ruled that an employe under the
civil service act in a charitable institu-
ton cannot be removed until after
notice of the intention to dismiss him,
together with the reason for the same,
has been furnished to the employe in
question. and he has had from three to
five days in which to prepare his case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
BOY MAY TEACH WIRELESS EXPERTS

an old automobile and throws a half
inch spark, while his key is the ordin-
ary Morse instrument. The coil with
which he controls the wave length is
made of No. Ia copper wire, bare.
wound around a wooden cylinder in
grooves. His spark gap is made with
two common steel nails driven into a
pine board one-eighth of an inch apart,
and his ground current is accomplish
eG through a connection with water
pipes in the house in which he lives.
Two common wooden poles, Is feet
high, attached to the ridge pole of the
house, support the antennae. These
are three bare copper wires, stretched
between the poles, kept apart by
spreaders and joined only by single
wire running down to the instruments
Has New Ideas.
According to the reports made to the
navy department, the youth, who is not
more than 16 years old, has given de-
cided shock to the wireless operators,
and it is believed that in his crude ap-
paratus they may find several valuable
ideas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON
CHICAGO SOUTH SIDE
Body of Man Found in Fashionable
District Circum stances Pointing
to Suicide.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-The body of an
unidentified man apparently As years
old was found today in a gutter at the
corner of Twenty-first street and Calu-
met avenue in the heart of the fash
ionable residence district of the south
side. There was a bullet hole above
the right ear, and a cheap revolver lay
near the corpse, but the police are
unable to state whether il was murder
or suicide. The only clews to the iden-
tity of the man are the initials "A. F."
in the sweatband of the hat
The hat bears the name of Sellers, "B.
X. e Co., Milwaukee," The man was
well dressed and had every appear
ance of being a prosperous business
man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
REFORM MAJORITY
GREATLY REDUCED
But Republicans Are Still in Minority
at deIphia-Democrat Wins
at Pittsburg.

Philadelphia, Feb. 21.-As a result
of yesterdays election in this city
republican party is again in the min
Ority. The contest hinged on the cleo
ton of two police magistrates, and
Borie, reform, or city party candidate,
with democratic endorsement, led
Rooney, his republican opponent, by
10,1 votes. Last fall the reform ele-
ment carried the city by $4,000 votes.
Pittsburg, Pa. Feb. 21.-Returns in
the municipal election in this city in
dicate the election of George w. GU
thrie. civic league. citizens, and demo-
cratic candidate for mayor, by a ma
jority of about 5000 over Alexander
NJ. Jenkinson, republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
TRAIN ENCOUNTERS
SECOND LANDSLIDE
After Being Wrecked BY One II is
Struck BY Another Near
Delta, Cal.

Sacramento. Cal, Feb. 21.-Last
evening the Southern Pacific Oregon
express ran into landslide near Delta.
According to meagre dispatches the
two engines were reduced TO scrap
iron. Two mail cars were derailed and
rolled down an embankment. After
the cars had piled up a second land
slide came sweeping down the side of
the hill, partly burying portion of the
debris. Engineer Freel was taken out
dead.
The wreck resulted in the death of
four persons and the injury of several
others. The engineer, and three tramps
are dead. Two passengers are miss
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
LOWEST PRICE IN NINE YEARS
STORAGE g CENTS, FRESH II
CENTS-SPEcULATORS
CAUGHT.

New York, Feb. 21-Shipments of
eggs TO the local market yesterday
broke all previous records. The re-
ceipts amounted to about $4,000 cases.
With the enormous shipments, prices
dropped to a level, reached only once
before, about nine years ago.
Spectators Hit.
Those who will suffer by the heavy
shipments and low prices are specuIat-
ors in storage eggs. Almost the entire
egg production of the country was TAX
en- in the early part of the winter by a
rumored combination of spectators.
They paid 20 cents dozen.
Go to Nine Cents.
Yesterday the price dropped to nine
cents. The best fresh eggs which are
selling wholesale for IA cents, brought
"a year ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
EGGS DELUCE THE new YORK MARKET
AIMS AT CHILDLESS FLAT
Bill introduced in Ohio Legislature to
Aid Large Families.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 21-A bill in
troduced by Representative Nye of
Pike county in the house of repre-
sentatives makes it a crime for any
tenement house owner to place a ban
shall be unlawful for a landlord or
owner of any fiat, apartment house. or
residence property to refuse to rent
it on the ground of the possession of
children by the applicant for a lease
provided that the number of children
shall not exceed four under 16 years
of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
Senate Debate on Bill
Reaches Last
-
Stages.
GOOD WORD FOR SM0OT
Senator Warren Presents Peti-
tion to Gust But Is Not in
Sympathy With 1t.

Washington. D. c., Feb 21.-The ar
my appropriation bill was taken up
when the house met today and an
agreement was reached to continue the
general debate for eight hours.
Good Word for Smoot.
Washington, ID. c., Feb. Ex-senator
Smoot received another endorsement
in the senate today. II came from War
rcn, who presented a yoluminous petit
ton from a woman in Wyoming, pray
ing for the expulsion of Smoot from the
senate. Warren said if he should ex-
press an opinion before the committee
report is made he would be inclined TO
endorse what was said on the subject
a few days since by Perkins of Cali
fornia.
Closing Pure Food Debate.
After a brief executive session the
pure food bill was taken up. A vote
journment today.
La Toilette Wins Fight.
Washington, Feb 21.-After a spirit
ed fight in the Indian affairs commit
tee. in which Senator LaFollette took
leading part. an amendment which
will prevent fraud was added to- the
bill for the sale of the lands of the five
civilized tribes in Indian Territory.
The amendment was drawn by Sen
atOr Teller and removes all the objec-
tionable features of this part of the
bill Under it a commission of three
members will be appointed by the sec
retary OF the interior to appraise the
lands, and this commission will take
INTO consideration the development
Ark in making the valuation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
Veteran Ohio Congress
man Fails to Secure
denomination.
HAD SERVED 20 YEARS
Not a Vote From Own County,
May Run as an lnde-
pendent.

Lancaster, Ohio, Feb. 21.-After a
service of over 20 years in congress,
Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor was de-
feated for denomination today on the
first ballot by Albert Douglass, of Chill
licothe, the vote being rs to 20.
Own County Cold.
The defeat of Grosvenor was render
ed the more bitter from the fact that
his own county, Athens, did not give
him a single vote. The defeat was
crushing in the extreme, and there is
talk that he will run Independent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
United States COmmis-
sioner of Corporations
Beef Witness.
Asserts He Gave No Promise of
Immunity and Controverts
Other Testimony.

Chicago, Ill. Feb. 21.-James II. Gar
sumed the stand in the packers case
today. The examination was on books
examined by Garfield when he visited
Chicago in February, 1905. The books
showed the assembling of profits and
loss accounts of the different packers.
He said he examined the totals only,
and no figures were taken from the
books.
Refers 10 Conversations.
District Attorney Morrison then took
up the subject of conversations be-
tween representatives of Swift & Co.
and Garfield, in which the latter denied
that he had said in these talks that all
information taken would be regarded
as confidential.
Denies Many Statements.
During the introduction of evidence
by the packers affirmation was made
by different witnesses to nearly all the
questions to which Garfield entered di.
rect denial
Garfield I'm Denial.
Chicago, Feb. 21.-James r. Garfield,
commissioner of corporations of the
United States department of commerce
and labor, the first witness for the
government in the trial of the immun-
ity pleas, on which the indicted pack
ers are seeking to escape prosecution,
fatty contradicted yesterday afternoon
the testimony of at least three of the
most important Witnesses for the de-
PENDANTS. He denied that any assur-
ance of protection had been given to
the packers by him before the investi-
CATION, that he had discussed at any
time the proposition of sworn testi-
mony, or that he had promised that no
prosecution would follow the investiga-
ton by the agents of the bureau of
corporations.
Never I'm Doubt.
Mr.. Garfield was an exceptional wit
ness, in that he made decisive answers
to all the questions asked at District
Attorney Morrison. and at no time
seemed in doubt on matters of import
ance. though some minor details es-
capped him.
Before Mr. Garfield began, District
Attorney Morrison offered a formal
motion to dismiss the jury and leave
the issue of immunity with the court.
The court denied it. but il will be re-
newed when the government has pre-
sented its evidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
POPE CREATES 19
FRENCH BISHOPS
Fills Vacancies Arising from Brsach
With That Country = Policy
Furthered.

Rome, Feb. 21.-The pope held a sec
ret consistory today chiefly to create
19 French bishops in dioceses vacated
through the France-Vatican struggle.
He also precanonized Right Rev. w. II.
O'COnnell, coadjutor to Archbishop
Boston as archbishop of Constance,
and Rt. Rev. A. S. Bernard, as bishop
of st. Hiacinth, Canada. The whole
ceremony was in line with the vati-
cans attitude toward France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
POPE is HIGHLY DISPLEASED
With Report That He Favors Women
ChoriSterS

Rome, Feb. 21.-An attache of the
vatican states the pope is displeased
at the report from America in which
Archbishop Keane, of Dubuque, Iowa,
is alleged to have represented the
pope as favoring the continuance of
women choristers in Catholic church
es. The pope is not opposed to female
singers, but declines to sanction their
forming separate body for the litur-
gical services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
Henderson is Better

Dubuque, Feb. 21.-Reports from the
sick room of Col. David b. Henderson
are that he is resting more easily. His
eyesight, which was taken from him
by his second stroke of paralysis, is
gradually coming back, and although
it is thought his vision will always be
imperfect, he will be able to see light.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
FIGHTING WITH INSURGENTS
Punitive Expedition With Five Ma
chine Guns Engages Cossacks.

Ekaterinodar, Ciscaucasia, Russia,
Feb. 21.-An engagement is in progress
at the village of Geaginskaia, between
COO mutinous Kuban cossacks and the
punitive expedition with five machine
guns. which left here last week to
crush the insurgents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
RICO ARRIVES IN NEW YORK
Husband of Princess chimay Trying to
FORGET Love Affair

New York, Feb. 21.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived yesterday on the
Amerika was Rigo. the husband of the
Princess Chimay. whose elopement
with him was the sensation of two con-
tinents. He is something of a violin
ist, and has been engaged for a tour of
this country, opening at the Colonial
theater. When asked what had be-
come of the Princess Chimay, Rigo
said: please don't. 1t is a sad af-
fair"