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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

tune of one thousand million of dol :
lars. Quite recently a statement has
been made and published widely
throughout the country that his an
nnal income exceeds one hundred
million of dollars.
''NoW, the facts are that Mr.. Rock
efeller has at various times himself
authorized a statement that his for
tune can not exceed two hundred and
fifty to three hundred millions of dol
lars. Furthermore, his income, in
stead of being one hundred millions
of dollars or anything like it, can not
jim his most prosperous year have ex-
ceeded fifteen to twenty millions of
dollars.
1.-THE public generally is under the
impression that he owns a majority of
the Standard Oil company stock. The
facts are that Mr.. Rockefeller hold
ings of Standard Oil stock are about
90 per cent.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Trainmen May Strike.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-An acute stage
was reached today in wage negotia-
tions between western railroads and
5000 conductors and train employees
which tomorrow may develop into a
complete severance Of relations. The
men are asking for an eight hour day
and an increase Of wages of Is per
cent. Today the railroad officials Is
sued q statement saying they were
willing to grant an increase Of per
cent in pay and this was their final
answer. The union officials replied
to this announcement and it was that
il such was the case it would be use
less to continue the negotiations look
ing to a settlement and that unless
the railroads we're willing to grant
further concessions the question Of &
strike would be voted on at once.
Later arrangements werS
made for another meeting tom orrow,
while further efforts will be made x
come to an amicable agreement.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
WILL FILL OFFICES

G. L. Hoffman and Peter 1hnson,
of Rathdrum, Ignatz We'll and Edwin
Doust of Standpoint, left this morning
for Boise by way OF Butte for the pur-
pose of looking after the appointment
of officers for the new county of Bon
ner. Geo. Barker, CT Standpoint, 10
already there, but be Is not training
with the Hoffman crowd IL reports are
true and seeks the probate judeesLip
aside from their influence.
There is q serious breach between
Hoffman and some of his supporters
over the offices; for illustration We'll
and Taylor both want to be auditor
and Barker wants the probate judge
ship. The governor Is also inclined
to be independent and use his own
judgment In making appointments,
so that the result is in doubt and
there are some surprises in store.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

and returned to Denver. -
Warden Whitney of the Boise PEN
itentiary testified after Thiele finished
aud confirmed similar confessions
made to him by Adams at different
times, differing only in that Tyler
was led forth at the end Of a rope and
shot on given signal. Adams had
also referred to the cartridge that
killed Boule to Whitney and in the
presence of Mrs. Adams.
The cross-examination of Whitney
at the close of the morning session
was most searching. He stated that
Adams was put in the same cell with
Orchard because the penitentiary is
crowded for room and not for the
purpose of getting a confession. He
denied asking Orhcard how Adams
was getting along and denied telling
Adams that although he was warden
of the prison that he was his friend
and that if he did the right thing no
harm would come to him. He re-
membered a conversation between
Governor Gooding and Adams.
Another feature of the afternoon
session was the proposition by Mr..
Richardson that the jury be taken
from the courtroom, as he had state
mel which he wished to prove.
S. Q. Theil was on the stand at the
time, and Richardson. addressing the
court, said, 81 offer to prove that
about the 1st of March, 1906, at q
ranch at Haynes, Ore, witness said
to Mrs. Adams and Willis Lillard,
each being present, Steve will come
out all right If he will stand by the
state and come through, as he has
started out to do, and that he, wit
ness, had told him, Steve, so. ]
further offer to prove that he told
Mrs. Adams that he wanted her to &c
to Boise and encourage Steve and
that he would only De gone a sho IT
time for the trial Of Meyer, Haywood
and Pettibone was to come of and
that she and Steve could return as
soon as it was over. a"
Objection to this was lodged by
the prosecution and the jury was
brought back.
James MCFARLAND was again called
to the witness stand and his cross
examination resumed by Mr.. Rich
ardson.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
MEETING OF TEACHERS

The Kootenai county teachers asso-
cation which will convene in the city
Mt the high school building SatuA day,
March 2, has arranged a program as
Follows:
1.-THE Teachers Sphere and Indus
trial World,' by H. A. Barton of
Butte, Mont. ''The Teachers DUAL
if1cations from the Viewpoint Of
Trustees, by w. A. Andrew, clerk
of Independent School District Mum.
Der 1, Occur d'Alene; "Needs Of
County Schools" ]. W, Ramsey,
county superintendent; "Mathemat,
les In the Public School," by c. M.
Burnham, principal of the Occur d..
Alene high school; Fifth Grade
Arithmetic, Miss Jennie Nelson,
Occur d'Alene. Seventh Grade
Geography, Miss Mira L. Moody;
PRIMARY Work in Song" by Miss
Mary vought, ''The Essentials Of
Primary Work as a Basis of Suhse'
quent Grade Work. Miss Akin,
Harrison.
Music will be furnished by pupils
Of the public schools. The morning
session will convene at 10 O'Clock
and the afternoon at 1:30. The
meeting promises to be one of the
most inter esting held in the county,
the program dealing with live ques-
tions of the day in the various de-
partments. All interested in educa
tional matters are cordially invited
to be present.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

piled that he Is an Episcopalian, and
II any one present had any charges TO
make against that form Of faith, they
we're welcome Co commence,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
SENATE KILLS
TEST OATH BILL
MOrmOns Score Another Victory
i'm Idaho

piled that he is an Episcopalian, and
IL any one present had any charges TO
make against that form Of faith, they
we're Welcome 20 commence.
HART FIGHTS.
Hart argued vigorously IN support
OF the bill without the amendments
proposed by the house. Ha declared
II ungentlemanly and cowardIy for
the senator from Custer to upbraid the
members OF the Mormon church ia the
manner he had.
This feeling" said Bishop Hart,
''has ell bean injected In politics by
an apostateo republican (evidently
meaning Senator Dubois, who has
done all In his power to stir up strife
between our church and the GENTLE
population of the state. am now
and have always been against the
bringing Of religious arguments into
deliberations that are held on the door
OF this senate, but since they have
again been brought up In the manner
they have / defy any man anywhere
to find more moral, more law abid.
ing or more patriotic class OF citizens
OF any country than the Mormons OF
this state.
81 deny and decay amphatically
that there are any MoTmons that are
raising their children to be other than
true TO their country, and that our
people are not laW-abiding, prosperous
citizens, devoted TO their flag"
After further debate along those
lines the substitute motion was do.
feated and the senate non-concurred
In the amendments, ID TO o, straight
party vote, with McCutcheon absent.
ACTION ON BILLS.
In committee Of the whole num-
Der OF bills we're read for passage.
Under suspension Of the rules the
employees liability bill was passed.
There was no opposition. The senate
also passed the following bills:
s. B. IS, by Providing
that contracts for repair OF public
roads shall be let 1t the January meet
ing Of boards Of county commission
ers.
8. .. 81, by Jacobs Providing
Continued on page 2.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

boat will go into commission again
the first of the week almost as good
as new. 1t is reported that the trip
east by J. C. White, manager of the
company, is for the purpose Of making
arrangements for a new boat which
will compete with any on the lake
for speed and stability, as we'll az for
pleasure.
Way Wright, son of NJ. d. Wright,
Iumberman and financier, has pur-
chased the Juanita from Capt. Nit.
chell for a consideration of $1,000
The launch will be overhauled and
greatly improved and used as a pleas
ure craft.
G. Burlingame, of the Occur d.
Alene Boat House, has purchased the
Estep launch which will be thoroughly
overbauled and used for a pleasure
boat. He will also purchase several
new boats during the spring and is
making arrangements for a large
summers business.
John Rosen is now engaged in com
plotting two 80 foot gasoline launches
for his own use. These boats are to
be admired for their compactness and
graceful lines, indicating speed and
comfort. They will be equipped with
eight horse power, double cylendar,
Cushman engines, known throughout
the marine world for their admirable
qualities, which will give the boats a
speed of about 10 miles an hour. The
propellers have a diameter of le
inches and the hulls are of steel,
while the model is one original with
Mr.. Rosen, the compromised torpedo
pattern. The cockpit is 90 feet eight
inches long and three and one hall
feet wide. Each boat Is valued al
s110O. Among other work beinl
done at the Rosen shop is that OF In,
stalling q 10 horse power Regal Raso-
line engine In the Geishs, property Of
A. L. White, of Spokane, and mem
Der of the boat club. A new engin.
will also be installed in Dick M
GUMS Nymph. Mr.. Rosen will alst
construct 16 foot gasoline launch
for Edward Greenfield, who lives OF
the shores Of the lake.
There is some stir in the direction
Of the boat club docks, where tn
launches Of the members are beinl
prepared for q season of pleasure run
and cruises, and L. ]. Columbus viii
overhaul his ''Water Wagon, sailer
and may build q small dinghy 70
haFbor sailing.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

Boise, Idaho, Feb. %. Again the
test oath bill was the center Of inter-
est in the legislature yesterday. This
time it was in the senate, TO which the
senate bill on the subject was re-
turned from the house with amend
ments adding ''patriarchial and celes-
tial" marriage as Disqualification
for exercise Ut the franchise and
when the bill came up Mcmillan
moved that the senate do not concur
in the amendments. WhitweIl offered
a substitute that the senate concur.
McClear made constitutional argu.
ment confined to that point solely.
He said; when the bill first
came up in the senate for discussion
raised the question of lite constitution
ality. / admitted then and / admit
now that we do not have to adopt this
test oath but ! again wish to assert
that IL it is adopted 1t must be adopt
ed as 1t appears in the constitution
with nothing taken from it. The
words celestial aud 'patriarchial'
appear in the constitution and / do
not believe that they can be strick en-
from 1t. -
Macbeth said: /" Whom the gods
destroy they first make mad 10 an old
saying but an apt one in this connec
tion. The passage Of the bill without
the amendments as proposed by the
house will surely run the republican
party on the rocks Of destruction.
Twenty.si GENTLE voters in the
house together with the influence Of
the governor we're responsible largely
for these amendments, and general
sentiment throU ghout the state will be
found so strong that disregard of IL at
the present time will be fatal. The
two words that are the sticking point
are those that have been mentioned
by the senator from Kootenai, celes
tial' and 'patriarchial. / do not
know just what they mean. under.
stand, however, from apostate Nor
mons, that their meaning is so close
ly allied with polygamy that IL
amounts to a distinction without a
difference.
Hart asked Macbeth IL he would
stand for such an aFraignemnt and
ridicule Of bis church. Macbeth re-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
wASHINGToN'S BIRTHDAY
Entertaining Program at ROOse-
welt School

This being the month during which
the birthdays Of several celebrated
men occur, the second and sub pri-
mary grades Of the Roosevelt school
celebrated Lincoln's, Longfellow's,
and Washington's birthday annivers-
aries yesterday afternoon. The exer
cises were pleasing and attended by
many Of the patrons of the school, and
the rooms were appropriately decor
atsd. A program was rendered a.
follows: Song, lode to Washington; 30
reading. Facts about Washington; 80
recitation, Like Washington" reci-
tation. ''Oh, Washington" recita
ton, "Our Commander; dialogue,
"Martha WashingtOn;" recitation,
I'm . Very Little Girl" and
Something Bettsr;" speech, "a High
Resolve" recitation. Bonnie Ban
ner;" song, "Colors Bright" reci-
tatiOns, "washIngton," and ''The
Boy Washington dialogue, al
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Dubois After the MOFmons.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Senator
Dubois introduced a resolution In
structing the committee On judiciary
to prepare an amendment to the con-
stitution to be submitted 10 congress
and then TO the various states which
shall prohibit polygamous marriages.
Il also will require ali persons filling
national or state offices to take an
oath that they are not and will not
become members Of any organization
the rules Of which require them 30
disregard their duty to support the
constitution. Senator Dubois will
call mp the resolution tOmorow.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
WEAVING A NET
AROUND ADAMS
Prosecution Presenting Damaging
Evidence Against Accused

Wallace, Idaho, Feb. 22.-"On
the 18th day of April, last, I had a
talk with Steve Adams in room in
the rear of the warden's office in the
tate penitentiary at Boise, and asked
bin whether he had any information
% give to assist Idaho officers in the
Prosecution of different men," said
Detective s. g. Theil who was called
~ the witness stand on resumption of
burt yesterday afternoon, in the trial
ef Steve Adams on the charge Of MUIR
dering Fred Tyler.
"Adams told me he had ranch at
Baker City, Ore, where he had sever
b relics, each connected with history.
Among these he mentioned Win.
chester shell of 25-35 caliber, the
bullet of which had killed Fred Ty-
Ter. He was not sure about the num-
Der of the relics and told me he
you'd see his wife and give me list
of them, as she knew where they we're
buried.
Gin another conversation Adams
Baid that he had gone to Marble creek
With Simpkins and soon after they got
here met two settlers named Glover
md Mason. 1t was agreed between
Blower, Mason and Adams to get a
claim jumper named Tyler. They
Visited the Tyler cabin, but did not
aDd him there. They went out lit
tle distance from the cabin and
waited for him all day. Toward sun
down they heard some one coming and
one of them remarked here he
comes Adams told me that at this
time he was behind big tree and as
Tyler approached he leveled his Win.
chester at him, stopped him and bis
gun was taken from him by one OF
The gang. They took him to Simkpins'
oabin and kept him over night. The
following morning they took him into
the woods and when they thought they
had gone far enough they stopped
and Adams said 4 shot him and the
body was left between two logs.
"Adams told me that he told Simp-
kins of the crime and be and Simp-
kins agreed to leave Marble creek for
day or two. On their return to that
district Adams, Simpkins, Glover and
another man met Boule and snoth er
man on the trail and killed Boule.
Then they left Marble creek country
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
ACTIVITY ON
LAKE FRONT
Many Improvements in Anticipa-
ton of Busy Season

Perhaps never before 10 the history
of the city has boat building and the
activity along the water front been so
marked. Property is changing hands,
new boats are being built, older boats
are being remodeled and refltted and
made ready for large summers buaI-
ness.
Among the larger boats being con-
struced is the tug for the st. Joe
Boom company, by P. w. johnson,
which will have an over all length of
IS feet and a beam of Is. The ma
chinery is Of the best class obtainabIe,
and the craft will be fitted with fore
and aft compound condensing engines
and Scotch Marine water back boiler
capable of developing 125 horse pow
er. This is a rush order and the
boat will be completed in the near fu-
ture though little has been accom-
plished beyond the placing of the
frame work
Backlund q Pipgras are building a
large boat ON the beach in front OF
Blackwell park, which is designed
to be the most powerful on the lake,
in consideration of its size,
and which will be used for towing
and passenger service. 1t will be
equipped with all modern improve.
ments and high grade machinery. The
keel has been laid and the ribs are
being placed rapidly.
w, j. Garbet is constructing a As
foot tug on the beach which will be
used for towing purposes around the
lake. Mr.. Garbet will manage the
boom business of the Reeves. Ferrsll
Lumber company and besides fitting
out boat for himself, is also super.
intending the work Of remo1eling and
fitting up the steamer Powerful which
Is the property of that company.
The control Of the steamer WallacC
will pass from the hands Of Backlun6
& Pipgrass to the Stack Gibbs Lumber
company, which recently purchased
the boat for q consideration of abou
$1,000, during March. 1t will be USED
for boom work and as q pleasure craft
The Fleetwood has teen overhauIed
the upper cabin removed and tn,
necessary changes completed to max,
the boat useful as q tug. The nam
has also been changed to Bonanza.
The steamer Spokane, Of the Re-
Collar line, which has been on III,
ways at the johnson works for som,
time, is again in the water and carry
ing steam. The necessary improve
ments have been made to render he
at for the seasons work. Paint ha
been applied with Iiberality and ne,
Furnishings have been placed in tb
cabins, while the machinery has re
eelVed q thorough Ovsrhanling. Tn
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
DIVISION BILL SIGNED
Bonner Gounty VIII Begin Bust
IL ness March is.

Boise, Idaho, Feb. %. Yesterday
afternoon Governor Gooding signed
bills creating Bonner and Twin Falls
counties. The former will go into
effect on March Is. The slate for
officers has not been announced.
The slatemakers are waiting for the
arrival OF Charles Heitnlan, who Is to
De here in two or three days. Unless
q change be made after his arrival it
seems likely that s. d. Taylor will
be clerk and recorder, Edwin Doust
sheriff, George Barker probate Judge
and Andrew Christensen treasurer.
There will be two commissioners To
appoint, also an assessor.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

Would Tell" speeches, ''What I'd
be-" recitation, "Hurrah for Wash.
ington and Stretching the Truth; -
dialogue, "Never Heard Of Washing
tom" song, MANY FlaRs;'' dialogue,
"l'il Be Too" readings from Long
fellows poems; Iecitations, 1.-THE
Children's Hour" 'The Village
Blacksmith, ''His Last Birthday"
song, Dear Old Lincoln;" reoita.
tion, "Lincoln;" dialogue, why
We Love Linooln;" song america. -
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
POOR ROCKEFELLER
His Income is butt $2O.00O.0 900
Annually.

New York, Feb. 22.-Replying to
a question regarding the size of John
d. Rockefeller's fortune, Frederick
T. Gates, Mr.. RockSfeller's business
representative, said:
There have been q great many
amusing misstatements on this sub
ject. Several years ago Seantor Hoar
credited Mr.. Rockefeller with a for
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The Sacred Concert to be given by
the Choral club at the auditorium
March l, should be Of interest to
zen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
ADVANCE IN PRICES
FURTHER ADVANCE IN MEATS IS
 EXPECTED.
Secretary Wilson Says Recent Prices Are Entirely Natural and Be- Iieves American Prosperity
 Is Cause of Situation.

Chicago, June 21.-A dispatch to The Tribune from Washington. D. C., says:
 In the opinion of Secretary of Agric- ulture Wilson, the advance in the re- cent price of meats is en- tirely natural and even fur ther advance In prices may be ex- pected. That costs of meats is great ar today than ever before is co1ceded bv secretary Wilson. who believes that American prosperity Is at the bottom of the situation. The people are eat ine more meat and the farmers are not raising as many cattle as former ly.
 There is also an enormous export trade which cuts a great hole in the supply. Last year we sent abroad. more than $323,O00.O0O worth of ami maIs. meats and animal products.
 It was suggested to MT. Wilson that the price of meats was due chiefly to Inc determination of the meat packers of Chicago to so far increase prices as to make the public pay for losses sus- tatned by the packers as a result of inc meat inspection law.
 q do not think there Is anything in that" said the Secretary.
 'It is a matter of fact that Chicago does not fix the price of cattle. New Work and the east have their buyers at Chicago and they compete too sharpley for Chicago alone to fix the prices"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-22
NO DATE FOR TRIAL
MONTGOMERY CASE WILL NOT
 COME UP BEFORE FALL.
Member of Interstate Commerce COm- mission Talks of Complaint of Freight Bureau Against
 Railroads.

Washington, June 21.-(Speclal,)- From the latest information obtainable, if does not seem at all likely that the Interstate Commerce Commission will fix a time for the hearing of the case of the Mont gomery Freight Bureau against the fourteen railroads until the early fall
 < one of the officials ok tho. commits sion. in speaking of the matter, said today:
 .The docket Is so full now that the chances are the cases set for hearing cannot possibly be concluded until about the 1st of September, in my opin- lon.
 There has been a great accumula- tion of business this year, and many or the cases are intricate and far-reach- ing. The members of the Commission hve been worked unusually hard, and from time to time as they can conven- iently arrange they will take their va cations They are not only entitled to a leave under the law and reulations. but 1t Is absolutely necessary to pre- vent a break down in health.
 ''The importance of the Montgomery Freight Bureau complaint is fully re- alized. The record is complete one with the exception of a few roads complained of, and the Freight Bureau has certainly presented its side of the matter fully. The disposition of the Commission, I am sure. is to have the hearing at the earliest date possible, but I hardly think 1t can be reached before the latter part of September or early in October. At least that Is the outlook now.
 MT. Kealhofer, the manager of -he Bureau, who was recently here urging prompt action, I think. realizes that there is a clog of business here"
 A. J. Stofer.