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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

He must have been insane when he
did It," declared the loyal mother Of
Teller Runyan, who absconded with
$4,000 Of the Windsor Trust Com
pany's funds. But he wasn't. 1t was
merely case of women and Wall
street, matters that never enter into
the consideration of mothers except In
connection with somebody else's son.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

Statisticians have found that out of
every million girl babies born 871 ,266
live at least year, while only about
$4,000 out of every million boy babies
pull through the first twelve months.
At last we know why farm hands are
scarce in Kansas.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04
Caution,

Under oath the oil magnate was
asked bow much he possessed.
"Your honor" he said, "before this
outrage goes further I would like to
know If there is present any representa-
tive Of the assessor"
He was assured on this point, and
also that newspaper men had been ex-
cluded.
And you ask me how much I am
worth"
"Yes."
II don't Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04
'FRISCo's NEW MAYOR.

DR.. Edward r.. Taylor, Who HaA
Succeeded Eugene H. schmits.
Eugene Fl. Schmitz, San Francisco's
convicted former Mayor, Is still defiant
In his prison cell He declares that
he is the city's legal Mayor and that
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

Few men, though they may be smart
enough to become trusted bank en-
ployes, rarely possess sufficient clever
ness to get away with stolen money.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

Lightning struck a brakeman and
melted the money in his pocket. The
fact that the money itself had not
burned hole in his pocket must be
accepted as proof that he had just
been paid off.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04
His Reason.

HIS Reason.
$50 you are in favor Of government
ownership
"Emphatically," answered the dis
contented citizen.
Il suppose you have studied the sub
ject thoroughlyT
mo, i can't say have. But fancy
1t is something the railways wouldn't
like. e."-Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

This for the man with the big head
to paste in his hat: Edison says I'VE
know one seven-billionth about any
thing"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

Gladys Vanderbilt, who has just come
Of age, is said to be the richest girl in
America. No, we are not allowed to
publish addresses in this column.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

We are able 10 inform Mark Twain
that large majority Of us would ratli-
er not be permitted to do as we please
If we must be over 70 In order to gain
that privilege.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

A New York man has been fined ST.
eco for pulling out a handful of his
wife's hair. He will probably be con-
tent to slap her on the wrist in future.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

Some good people have become
aroused over the menace of "unwrltten
law" But what can they do about 1t?
1t certainly won't do any good to have
1t written.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

1t is only natural that we should
learn to crawl before we walk, but
some men never get beyond the crawl
Ing stage.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

The smoke Of London is eating away
the stone walls Of many Of the great
buildings there. Think of the things
that kind Of smoke must do to peoples
lungs
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04
A spender.

Hicks--Where is your wife going to
spend the summer?
Wicks-Oh, don't know. Some
place where she can spend $1,O0O.-
Somerville Journal
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

Perhaps you are right, Corelia, In
your theory that laundries date back
to the iron age.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

II Jonah had been after inside infor-
nation he certainly would have got It.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

A New York policeman has retired
with a fortune of $5OO,O0O Wh-re DID
he ct It?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

Some men would rather lose dollar
on a horse race than win it at honest
labor.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

In the race for popularity truth is
the hare and fiattery Is the tortoise.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04
Reminders.

"Is your wife spitefulT
"The worst ever! She keeps all my
old love letters. s."-Detroit Free Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

He jests at family jars who never
had a mother-in-law to pry the lid Off
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04
CT. SoULe. PrbIlshsr

TOLEDO. 80. OREGON
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01
Plot to Kill Orchard

Chief of Police Francis is keeping
the wires hot today in an effort to
secure information about Duncan,
the Socialist arrested last night, and
1t is belived that a clue connecting
him with a plot to assassinate Or
chard before he takes the witness
stand has been found. 1t is admit
ted that a sensation is impending,
but the authorities are careful not
to give out any definite information.
Attorneys for the defense repudiate
him, asserting they know nothing of
him.
Parks, the Socialist writer who has
been here since the beginning of the
trial, and who created a sensation
two weeks ago by entering the Wo-
mans Exchange and declaring that
the grip which he carried contained
"Pettibone DOPE" called at the police
headquarters this morning but did
not see Duncan. He said he wanted
Duncan to give a peace bond before
he was released, as he had threaten
ed to kill him. The police take no
stock In Parks story, as there is
nothing OF a threatening nature In
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01

the immediate effects of a stroke OF
paralysis sustained last week.
No hope of Mrs. Mckinley being
able to sustain life against the para
lytic attack had been held out. hence
the end was no surprise, but was
none the less a cause for general re-
greet and grief among her thousands
of admirers all over the land. All
conceded Mrs. Mckinley to be an
extraordinary woman.
The funeral occurred on Wednes-
day and was attended by President
Roosevelt and several of his cabinet
members. The president left Wash
ington on Tuesday evening in order
to be in Canton in time for the fun
eral.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01
SAYS Orchard In Name.

An Idaho miner who knows Harry
Orchard well passed through Chey.
enne, Wednesday, enroute to New
York. He says Orchards home Ii
In London, Canada. and that Harry
Orchard is his correct name. The
Orchards have lived In London for
more than half q century.
Harry was one Of four boys. Early
In life he ran away from home and
for . time his parents could get nc
trace OF him. but at last located him
In the Idaho mining district He ID
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01

The rural mail route running from
Caldwell to point near the Tucker
school house on the north side oil
Boise river. In now practically as
sured. As there will be over 100
families with population Of 450
served by this route. It will be
necessary for the commissioners to
declare a road open for a short dis
lance. II the ranchers along the
route would get in and have this
part OF the work done, 1t would ma
terialiy shorten the time when their
mall would be delivered at their
doors.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01


The report of the financial condi-
ton of the Caldwell Banking and
Trust Co. appears in this issue of the
Tribune. This institution was es-
tablished in 1894, by the late A. X.
Steunepberg and associates, with a
capital of about $4,000 and that
not all paid up. Today it ranks as
one of the strong banks of our city.
There is no better indication of
the financial and business condition
of a town and surrounding country
than the bank deposits. Caldwell
has, three banks and the amount of
the deposits, surplus and undi-
ded profits reaches the sum of one
million three hundred and sixty-six
thousand eight hundred and fifteen
dollars and fifty eight cents ($1,366.
S15.53.)
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01
sEWELL's OUTBURsT.

The Honorable Josephus Lycur-
gus seawell of beautiful Payette. has
experienced another outburst. Read
ers of The Tribune win remember
that Mr.. Seaweil modestly stated.
Just before the convention of the legis-
ture, that the great Democratic party
Of the Seventh Judicial District had
attempted to inveigle him into be-
coming its candidate for District
Judge. Mr.. Seawell appreciating his
popularity and knowing full well that
his election was certain, declined for
obvious reasons. The facts are that
Mr.. Seawell could not afford to &C
cept the position. He became a can
didate for and was elected a member
of the legislature-a much higher
position.
Owing to his innate modesty Mr..
Seaweli attracted little attention and
exercised less influence upon leg
ilation. He was the author OF a
half-baked railroad commission bill
which was deservedly sent to the
bourne whence no traveller returns.
At this late date the learned law giver
has discovered that the Oregon Short
Line railroad company was RESPONSE
for the defeat of his measure. We
imagine the Oregon Short Line Is
laying awake nights concocting
schemes to do up the Honorable Jo-
sephesus. In recent letter to the
Portland Journal Mr.. Seawell states
that Idaho is in the grasp OF the o.
8. L.. and that the last legislature
was absolutely controlled by the oc-
tupus. He also states, modestly,
that he Is a Democrat, and he knows
whereof he speaks. Prior to coming
TO Idaho he understood the politi-
cal situation in California, where the
Southern Pacific railroad company is
supposed to be supreme. Mr.. Seawel1
10 being urged. by God op,y.-knows
who. to become a cand. ate for Con-
sress. He adm;.s though that he
may Fema,a private citizen. We
he will. His outbursts are too
sdildish to attract serious attention.
His modesty Is 80 bland. But The
Tribune warns Mr.. q. H. Hartman
TO look little out. II the great Can
yon County statesman should hap
pen to get him on the hip, President
Roosevelt's big stick would cause
about as much pain in comparison az
o wart on q wooden leg.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01
Hepburn at His Desk.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The re-
turn Of Senator Hepburn to his desk
after an absence Of several months
was the occasion for congratulations
being offered by his friends. who,
hearing OF his complete recovery, call
ed at his suite In the senate annex
to shake hands with him. Senator
Heyburn's business. during HIS Ill.
ness. has been efficiently looked at
ter by Secretary Sans, who succeed.
ed Addison T. Smith In that posi-.
ton. The senator has been exceed.
fngly busy since his resumption Of
active work. and although his secre.
tary had kept well up with the du.
ties Of his once, there were many
matters which had waited for the
personal attention of the senator
He 10 attacking the accumulated bus.
mess with zest. and will soon have
caught up.
Senator Hepburn Ii known as one
OF the hardest workers In the senate
and often has been said to take his
once more seriously than any other
member OF the upper house.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01

the letters from Parks found in
Duncan's possession. Other arrests
may be made at any time.
Threatening Letter.
Mayor Haines received a threaten
ing letter this afternoon which ad-
vised him to turn Duncan loose, as
he is a good citizen and If he did not
The letter was printed in wide char
acters with a lead pencil.-Wednes-
days Capital-News.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01

A dispatch to the Inter-Ocean from
Washington, d. c., says:
While the eyes of the whole coun-
try have been centered on e H. Har-
riman as the master manipulation
of the railroad world, a greater and
more extensive combination of rail-
road interests has been In process of
perfection, until now the plans are
matured for the public declaration
of this gigantic merger.
More than a thousand million dol
lars of capital are involved, and the
mileage of the new system will ex-
tend practically from the most north
ern point Of the Atlantic coast to the
gulf ports with a network of tracks
gridironing New England, the east
and middle west and tapping the
greatest freight producing territory
in the world.
This colossal merger, when per-
fected, will be known as the Greater
Pennsylvania system. 1t will en-
brace practically all the railroad
mileage In New England, together
with the present Pennsylvania lines
east and west of Pittsburg, with
through connections to New Orleans
and Mobile on the gulf.
Instead Of projecting transcon-
tinental line from ocean to ocean, the
keystone of the new system wiz be
the Panama canal. Traversings as. 1t
does the most congested sections e.
the United States. md reaching every
great inSHGsstrial and manufacturing
center east of the Mississippi, 1t will
afford an outlet to the products OF
this vast section to all the ports Of
the Atlantic north of the Potomac,
and also gives them direct route to
the orient via the gulf and the new
isthmian canal. when completed.
Charles 8. Mellen Is credited with
being the master mind that conceived
this vast project, although it is un-
derstood that this consolidation was
under consideration before the death
OF the late A, J. Cassatt, president OF
the Pennsylvania.
Mellen and his associates in this
great project feel assured according
to the best information at their com
mand. that there will be no opposi
ton to or criticism of their venture
ON the part of the administration, al
NO competing parallel lines will b.
merged except in the case of few
unimportant branches.
The present Pennsylvania system
Is the nucleus OF the merger, though
1t Is understood that President Mel
len. Of the New York. New Haven &
Hartford, will be head of the new
greater system. A board Of contro
will be elected representing all tn,
various interests which dominate a
present not only the Pennsylvania
system, but the consolidated roads Of
New England and the newly acquired
southern connections.
The main properties to be merged
as learned, here are:
The Pennsylvania company. con
trolling the lines west of Pittsburg
The New York, New Haven 4
Hartford railroad. controlling prac
tically all the mileage of New Eng
land outside of the Boston & Maine
system.
The Louisville & Nashville rail
road and connections.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01

said to have committed a number of
crimes before he became notoriuos
through his admitted connection with
the Steunenberg murder Orchards
relatives are well-to-do and highly
respected Canadians.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-06-01

Death Of Mrs. Mckinley.
Mrs. William Mckinley, widow of
the late President Mckinley. died at
her home In Canton Monday after
noon shortly after 1 o'clock. from
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28
LION OPENS THE SEASON.
King of Forest Makes Meal OF
Miss Dolly Dimple.

Miss Dolly Dimple, the lion trainer
who was attacked by lion at Wichita
on Monday last, is a member Of the
Baness Wild Animal circus which is
to be one OF the big attractions this
year with Messrs. Cramer & Tyler's
c. W. Parker Amusement Co. and
which will open the season here in
Abilene on May LIST for four days.
Then It will 60 to salina for a week.
A telegram received at Parker'S Office
this morning stated that Miss DimPle
was resting easily but is not yet con-
sidered out Of danger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Mr.. Burton has opened an office
for the Home Rule newspaper in
Tonkin's Office with Miss McConahay
in charge.
For sale, alfalfa seed. Price $3.50
bushel, E. Rose east Of Fair
Grounds. 29-%
The national banks had call for
statement yesterday. The Abilene
Nationals condensed statement pub
lished today shows the largest de-
posits in the banks history and the
largest ever possessed by any bank in
Abilene, e456, 900.
Large inside property for sale at
bargain. 100 feet front, 8 room
house, barn buggy-shed, chicken
house and coal sheds. Sewer back Of
each lot. Inquire at Lueier's Tailor
Shop. H-tSeh
1t may interest some people who
are predicting failure for Mr.. BurtOn's
paper to know that his mail Is the
largest that comes to any person or
firm in Abilene and that nearly every
letter contains orders for the paper.
One letter today contained t75 for %
papers and esms from . little town in
Ohio. DC insurance man has or
dsrsd 100 copies for q year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28

and clean it was. 1t Is probable that
he thinks It was, so often In 20 years
Of ofIice-seeking since then has he
told 1t. But memory is trecherous
and written records are SO much
better. II would not be fair to COM
pare Abilene today with no saloons,
no joints and practically no drunken
ness with the days Of 1SS4-s. Abb
lene is better town today than it
ever was under any month OF any
year OF Rice's administration. But
it is fair to compare Mr.. Rice's
record with that Of the administra-
tions before and after the years when
he was mayor. We quote from the
Abilene Chronicle, March 10, 1895,
written by G. F. Mead formerly city
attorney and who knew thoroughly
what he was writing about;
In the two years from April, 1888,
to April, 1885, being the mayoralty
term just preceding Mr.. Rice's in
cumbency, there were 80 prosecutions
in the city court Of persons engaged
in the illegal sale Of intoxicating liquor
while there were 65 persons arrested
for drunkenness.
In the succeeding two years, ending
April, 1887, and comprising Mr.. Rice's
first term as mayor Of Abilene as a
city of the second class, the records
Of the police court for the months OF
December, 1886, January, February
and March, 1887, seem to have been
lost and we are able to give the figures
only for the remaining 20 months.
For these 20 months THERE WAS NOT
A SINGLE PROSECUTION in the city
court of a person engaged in the Il
legal sale Of intoxicating liquor while
in the same time there were 80 per-
sons arrested for drunkenness. In
case the remaining four months OF
the term averaged with the twenty
for which the record is present the ar
rests for drunkenness for the entire
term is 1903 almost twice as many as
the term before.
For the next two years, ending
April, 1889, being Mr.. Rice's last
term, the number Of prosecutions in
the city court Of persons engaged in
the unlawful sale Of Intoxicating
liquor were 16 while the arrests for
rose to 112.
Turning now from MIR. Rice's terms
to the succeeding one we find this one
embraces one year each of Mr.. Le-
bold's and Mr.. Matteson's incum-
bency. During this term ending
April, 1891, there were 10 prosecu-
tions in the city court for the sale Of
liquor and IS arrests for drunkenness,
fall Of nearly one-half from the last
term of Mr.. Rice. Continuing the in
yestigation we find that for Mr.. Matte
sons full term, ending in April, 1898,
there we're AZ arrests for the illegal
sale OF intoxicating liquor and only z
arrests for drunkenness, just one-six
teenth of the number in Mr.. Rice's
last term.
Turning now to the present term
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28
THE CITY CAMPAIGN
TO the Voters of Abilene.

To The Voters Of Abilene'
am informed that certain persons
are circulating the report that am a
"whiskey man" and in favor OF
"ioints." In fairness to the party
which nominated me, and in justice
to myself, / wish to state that such
report is malicious and contemplate
falsehood, and was concocted for po-
litical purposes only.
desire to say further that If the
people of Abilene see fit to elect me
mayor, pledge them my word and
honor that l will do everything in my
power to see that the prohibitory law,
and every other law, is enforced both
in spirit and letter. myself have a
family Of boys to educate and raise in
Abilene, and no den Of vice and
iniquity will be allowed to prey upon
the innocent children Of our town if |
am elected mayor.
1t shall be my greatest pleasure as
well as my duty during my term OF
office to assist in the enacting and en-
forcing of such laws and policies as
will be for the moral, financial and
commercial improvement Of our beau
tiful city. A, T. ELwIck.
That platform Of Arthur Elwick's
looks pretty good to Abilene-a good
deal better than Mr.. Rice's talk
about cutting down expenses when
his own record shows that his was
the most extravagant administration
the town ever had.
Abilene is a clean town-no joints,
no saloons, seldom an arrest for
drunkenness. Yet the Rice followers
are asserting that unless Rice is elect
ed the town will be given over to
saloons and joints. OF course, it is
not clear how such thing would be
possible and not have County Attor-
ney Parent find it out-but let that
90. 1t is one Of Mr.. Rice's pet claims
that when he was mayor the town
was sort of glorifed Eden, so pure
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28

This town likes a marshal who does
his duty. Mr.Rice's plan to fire John
Sherman is very unpopular among
persons who admire a courteous
prompt police Oficer who does all his
duty all the time. The good order
on Abilene's streets is due to John
sherman's efficiency and it suits Abb
lene well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28

All this was to defeat a councilman
who throughout his first term has
done things for the First ward who
has made a capable and satisfactory
official and whose chief crime in the
ewes Of the Rice followers is that he
is a Republican and will not obey
their orders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28

The Ginning Bells of Easter Sunday will proclaim the
end of Lent and the Inauguration of Easter that Joyous Feast
of Song.
Every Man and Boy has special desire to be well dressed
at Easter time, and will brighten up his wardrobe with new
Suit Top Coat Hat well as with some Of the smaller es
sentials in Toggery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28
Caah for E9rn.

Take your eggs to Brewer. High
est market price paid either in cash
or trade. H-d
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28
Poultry, Butter and Eggs.

Bring your Poultry to Swift 4 Company,
Abilene, located corner Ord and Buckeye
Prices are a. follows. good until further
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-28

One Of the Rice plans is to defeat
Harvey Miller for councilman in The
First ward. A plan was 1t first
manipulated in the Democratic caucus
to nominate BY petition 80 that the
nominee could get on the Independent
ticket with Rice. This the Democrats
Of che First ward refused 10 do and
thsJ voted it down. Bat The nOmi-
nation Vas not hlsd and The petition
Plan ior ths sans nan vas circulated.