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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-03-14
|WFEKLY LETTER FROM CAPITAL CITY 1
BONE Of the History Of Legislative Dongs as They Appear to
dSpedd Correspondent Of The Recorder.
he Closing Day the Session Marked by One Two Dramatic incidents he
defeat e AntiPass Measure and he Governor Appointing Power

law, the anti-pass bill and the en-
ployers liability bill are much needed
legislation, yet the direct primary
law was the most important and the
one in which the people were the
most greatly interested.
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" you have anything or value
In your store. u is one OF the
un~ritt@n C o:ntrs, N n q ~, o nt~
that you advertise It,.
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ed devotion TO me. But now that she
was dead. I said to myself exuitnntly
would press my pretended claims
upon Constance as never had done.
But said nothing about Il 10 Marks.
with whom and all my evil associates
determined TO break: for. strange ms
II may appear. fully decided TO begin
q new upright life. to be In reality
what vane had been. | would per
suade Constance TO marry me ON the
plea OF beginning new life together.
and then | decided to be so Kind. 40
good and true, that she would never
mistrust was not the real vane Ham
Ilton.
The good pure moral atmosphere
OF Groyedaie seemed 10 have uplified
my soul TO better things than | had
ever known. began to see that hon
or really existed. that there were true
hearts in the world. Little Clare
would kneel beside me when she
prayed. and sometimes prayed
with her. in my heart. and
fancied was struggling to free
itself OF the terrible tolls OF sins
but how could I think that for.
Eiveness was mine. or that II
could come to me in the midst Of the
wicked deceit OF my daily life'
About this time began Ia feel con
scious of an uneasiness regarding
prlmus Edes Not that I mistrusted
Constance OF any wrong. Far from
Il But feared that she might have
a romantic attachment for him. as he
was said TO resemble her husband in
some degree I called him 10 the Of
Zee and talked with him. The resem
hlance existed. but not to an Unusual
degree had not The slightest IDEA
he was vane HAMILTON not the
slightest. for Vane. Was convinced.
had been drowned when he iefi the
Office after rejecting my proposal 70
give him q better lob in another mill
warned him 10 keep Of my premises.
MY premises. and be the true owner
Marks was keener than !. and. |
1 think. misirusted him from the Rfst.
I But be said nothing 10 me shout H..
! 4 was bis hand that hrsd The sho, at
/ Prlmus Edes. a. he Was called. Or
| that ! am hrmly convinced, though J
I aid not see him about GroYedAle. !
think he conceived the scheme 0f re-
moying Lenors and Vane from my
pain. and then Of holding Il over me
afterwards as the means of getting
large sums Of money from me which
be reasoned | would pay rather than
suffer the matter to become known
But never even msstrusied !; until
yane recovered his reason and
brought suit sgains, me. Then love.
jealousy. fear. and the old instinct TO
| pit my faculties against the world
arose within me. There seemed no
other course open than to oppose the
srit. and everything seemed 10 my
| favor. This was at the outset. But
a. the days wen; on. and saw the an
guish Of Constance. the detection OF
yane. a great. shuddering pity for
them both. and horror for myself,
awoke In my soul would think OF
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-05-02
Bunker Recognized the SAND.

II is the boast of the hardy Usher
men and coasters Of Cape Cod that
they can tell where they are without
any instrument but the lead. and with
no other observation than scrutiny
Of the sand brought from tho bottom
upon H.
A few years ago one Capt Bunker
was on a cruise. and being confined
% bis cabin by sickness. he directed
that the lead should be- brought down
10 his berth for his inspection. The
craft belonged To Nantucket. and was
In sand ballast The mate Of the yes
sci, somewhat 81 a wag. and doubtful!
OF the captains infallibility, creased
the lead. and. dipping Il into the bat
last. carried Il down 20 the berth.
Old Capt Bunker's eyes diiated with
establishment as he asked: DO you
say you eot this sand by soundingf"
Yes, sir"
Then. by the great hornspoon. Nan
tucket's sunk. and we are right over
Tuppsrs NM"
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our mother. of her love for as both, OF
her dying request to vane. Of his long
search for me, OF my treachery In al
lowing him TO fall into tae clutches
OF the law in my place. Of his recov-
cry TO reason. only 10 and me In his
place, and the cumulative wickedness
OF my course would grind me as II |
had been fastened into the tortnous
iron frames used upon criminals in
olden times.
But slowly up from under all this
anguish Of mind there grew up Arm
resolve which eomforted me.--com-
forted while II made me wretched. |
determined 10 let matters take their
course. play my part to the end, and
when that end should come. which !
was confident would establish me In
the eyes of the law as vane Hamilton,
| would 80 away. and give him his
rightful place.
vane was arrested. aud | remained
free. That was as ! expected. but
fingered few days on the scene OF
my quiet, happy. yes. happy life
for II seemed hard 90 cut myself
1
on from II all do not mean "a
| preach. but want to say thai
good people know little about whai
| they condemn SO rapidly; the,
know little and seem To care little
about the lives OF the poor creature,
| oftenest found In their courts OF Jus
] tice.
have thought Of this much In thu
| past week. and | have wondered wha
| my life would have been II ! had no
been taken from my parents. but al
i lowed to grow up In the midst OF goo,
influences; and have been. probably
as good man as my twin brother
and perhaps IL Ia not too much to sa
that he might have been like me witt
the same environment
20 away. and ! go thief. crimir
al In the eyes OF the law. But ! kno'
vane's heart. and feel that ! ma
hope for forgiveness. and that he wi
believe me when say that will n
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shadow into full view In the bright
glare that beat on the gateway from a
huge lantern. and stood there for an
instant. Then she passed between
the guards into. The night beyond.
The gypsy drew nearer to the arch
way. A few steps more and she would
be beyond the palace walls, when sud
denly the order rang out:
Close the Gates,"-and the port
cullis crashed down between her and
the Spaewife.
With a backward movement the
crowd within the courtyard parted to
make way for the Douglas. who turned
at the gate and faced the throng.
MY lords and gentlemen" he be
gan. fercely Then moderating hts
tone. My lords! His majesty is not
to be found The gates will be opened
when the riddle Is solved"
An uneasy silence greeted HI
words. Then on a sudden. from the
heart OF the crowd. the shrill childish
voice Of Lady Margaret Douglas rose
In anger: My scarf! The gypsy
HtDCl QdEes 10 wear ny hlaAAE
But the angry tone changed In an
other instant 10 a laugh of keen en-
joyment. and clapping her hands. she
ran forward. while the spectators
looked where she pointed. at the tall
gypsy girl.
IT'S Jamie himself" she cried. DO
you not know hts majesty? A comely
lass indeed"
Still laughing. she snatched on the
scarlet headdress, and the well-known
rudy curls fells in cleaning mass
on his shoulders, their color strangely
out OF place against the swarthy com.
plexion.
The Douglas stepped forward and
bowed low.
May the Douglas venture" he
asked. ito commend bis majesty
skillg IT'S a fitting Jest with which
TO end the evenings masque"
a very perfect jest" added the
court jester speaking Ia the Douglas
ear. for. one step more and II had
been-earnest'"
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Name Well Discarded.

Some writers are trying 10 restore
the name of Maldo- waliachia. dis
placed in reeent times by the more
manageable Roumsnia M0ldo-Nai.
lErhia mad a sound u remoieness
proper 60 eastern Europe. and uys.
terry too much mystery for the
French lady 20 HON. some years ago.
an interesting young stranger vas
presented And now she asked.
raising an admiriug and osnevolsni
Is oxlAss TO receive his bow, -.xil ne
shat yol are NJ Adame. be replied.
4 am a Muldo. WallSchlan- what
cried tbs viracsoas hostess, with still
mere Interest So Young. and yet q
noldo- T'aliaehian'"
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CHAPTER XIV



The husband and wife read the con.
fession together after he had been re-.
leased and returned TO his own home.
and a great pity took possession OF
his soul for his unfortunate brother
He had great innate nobleness. g"
said Constance, 'or he would not have
sven mp everything when he might
have kept t."
Yes. that proves II. said her hus-
band: "bat for this might Btili BE- In
confinement and awaiting trial on
charge Of murder: but I owe Il TO
your falthfulness. my wife. first Of
all !"
The Hamiltons continued 10 reside
In Groyedale. the children grew 20 be
a tail youth and maid. and great com
forts to their parents. and they were
taught 10 feel pity. rather than deies'
alton. for the wicked
AFTER tao or three years passed
away. large box OF fruit reached
them from California. and they felt
sure the sender must be victor In
Eve years came a check for one thou.
sand dollars !. was signed Charles
Rogers" but they we're sire II came
from him also. particularly as others
followed from time 70 time They
wrote 10 Charles Rogers. bus receive,
Ing no reply fancled that he did not
dare Answer. and 30 they would not
write again
Bot al last they heard OF him. and
in q way 10 create the utmost con.
sisrustion. He had been arrested We
all read The account Of a wealthy
ranch owner who was arrested and
held for trial on charges OF former
dishone Sty Hox for ysars be had
commanded the universal respect Of
the community in which he lived I:
how he had risen from bsihg the man
aEer TO the ownership of q large fruit
ranch. and how bis frienss felt at his
arrest. After a time the mater vas
dropped and we wondered az II.
Long after wards the reason vas
known TO a few. Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
ilion read the accounts likewise. and
Immediately started for californis.
They went to the governor and laid
before him the whole story Of his life.
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WITNESS AN EXPERT ON LYING



A Kansas City lawyer tells of tina
use Of expert testimony ON lying He
says:
II was prosecuting attorney for Fin
ney county In 1881. and had fellow
up before Squire n. G, jones on the
charge OF horse stealing. He hired
Hike Sutton TO defend him. and when
the case was called | proved beyond
question by a witness who Witnessed
the theft that We had the right man.
After the prosecution had rested Sut
ton introduced Buffalo Jones aa wilt
ness. and grayely informed the court
that he intended TO prove by him that
my witness had lied Buffalo took
the stand and swore that. while he
had never seen or heard the witness
before and knew nothing NJ all about
the crime committed. he had had a
great deal Of experience with men and
could tell pretty certain when they
were lying, Then he proceeded TO tell
how men acted when they were lying.
end gave the expert opinion that my
witness had sworn 10 lies from the
word go. protested against such
performances, but Sutton made thu
Judge believe he had as much right 10
introduce an expert on liars aA he
would have 10 introduce an expert on
medicine or any other science. and the
result was the thief was dismissed
| from custody
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cnApTeR xxIv.-centinued

CHAPTER xxiv.--continued
But ! recovered my eomposure SUIT
heientiy to play my part of the return
ed husband. II was not unsuccessful
ly done. TIE children chung to me
from the first. Mr.. Carter was like a
father in his kindness. Constance only
was cold But did not wish to re-
move the barrier between us. ] was
not such william as that. and from
the first my calculations had only ex-
tended TO the position held by my
brother In the bank and mill. not TO
that In his wife's affections. | was
married, and Lenora loved me.
But my plans changed. | saw that
II would not be polite TO take the po
sition OF cashier. even II Il could be
obtained. and decided to renounee
II and. for the present, all designs of
appropriating It's funds or those OF the
mill; for my overpowering love for
Constance increased day by day while
| lived under the same roof.
And then the tempter came In the
person OF Marks Marry her." he
said, ~for see You love her. She is
rich. and you can help the rest Of US.
Business does not prosper as II used /:
our operations are too wen under.
stood"
Marry her!" | echoed; how can l.
when Lenora is aliveg"
An evil smile III up his face, but he
only said. ''Lenora may die. she is far
from strong" but thought nothing
of all this. for ! did not think he wal
bad enough to attempt her life. Nov
| know that he was. know that Il
was he who sent the poisoned ring Ia
my name to her,
saw a notice " her death In q
newspaper which. no doubt, he sen
| to me. But there was nothing con
corning the suspicious regarding tn,
cause, and, indeed. do not think the,
awoke until Bruce began his investi
cations In the claimant case.
| had long ceased TO love Lenora
though ! appreciated her singie-heart
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temptations. and struggles. vxze
pleaded and Constance pleaded, ana
both were made eloquent by their
great sympathy and emotions Tbs
governor fortunately was a man Of
heart as Wen as OF justice and dis
ccrnment. Perhaps. too. the grace
and beauty OF Constance touched him,
for he was a gallant man
Al all events. after some delay and
no little consideration. a full pardon
vas granted Victor Hamilton. and
thencefofth he was free 10 travel az
he would, and without fear IL was
not known for long time that It was
Solomon MARKS who denounced him.
because his demands Of hush money
we're disregarded, not until the ar.
rest. confession. aud death OF Marks
took place
lie visited Grosedale. and such was
his genial nature and manner that he
was well aud even cordially received
for his story was we'll known ms well
as his subsequent reformation. Then
he returned to bis California ranch.
ah Ne hhOpk HAHuh WON 1ubhtABCH
at parting she said 20 him:
You should marry. Victor. The
ranch needs mistress"
Never" he said. You have spoil
ed me for any other woman" but his
head was uplifted and he b.eathed
| q full breath nj thinking he had been
| able to give up his chance OF Winning
| her when In his own hands was held
| his brothers fate Cherish her.
| vane. as You would cherish your swn
| life, for she Is jewel"
she lis more than my life 10 me"
said vane.
When will you send For me to keep
house for your" asked Glare. dancing
! out into the sunshine before him.
Next year and when the conquer.
ing hero follows--as no doubt he will
In a week--we will have a grand wed
ding at the ranch. How does thai
strike you. misayy
Glare hlushed little, for the con
auering hero was not 4 myth, and ths
wedding actually took place last sum
mer at the ranch as her uncle propos
ed. Her parents and brother wers
present. and the ring used at the cere
mony was the one left In trust by thu
sorrowing mother years before, ans
whose spirit must have been preseu
to bless them all.
The End.
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DANGEROUS Ace

II man IL going to commit q crime
during his lifetime the chances are
that he yill do II al the axe Of 2s. II
is a curious fact that statistics have
shown tina; man is more dangerous at
this period Of his life than at any
other. The majority Of criminals in
the state Of New York have for some
time been OF this age. The general
supposstioR IL that men have attained
the highest development Of their men
tai and physical powers At ~, and
they are supposed 10 be able to distin-
guish between right and wrong and
TO realize the consequences liable TO
follow the indulgence OF either. Next
To the age Of 20 the greatest number
Of criminals have been Fl. u or IS
years Of age. The intervening years.
In which men do no, commit az many
crimes. have not been explained by ex-
pert criminologists who have made in-
vestigAtions proving the above state
ments to be true. and who are still
working on = solution OF the problem.
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pay him some time. II possible. the
money took while occupying his
premises, And. Constance. promise
you that will live an honest life here
after. can fancy your doubling my
ability to do so: but will swear
IT,
Whenever go ! shall take with ms
the memory OF your true. noble wo.
manhood and wifehood. vane may
rest his soul In your truth and faith
fulness. and /. In time. perhaps, may
be glad to think of you as u sister: but
not not now. for fear of seem.
Ing maudlin | refrain from saying
more. You must have known how |
loved you. and yon can realize what
Il costs 10 leave you TO him
VICTOR HAMILTON
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scarf TO wind round his head and hide
his curls was wanting, James tossed
his discarded clothes In all directions
in his search for the missing head,
dress. but he could find none, and time
was flying
bell changed the hour OF midnight.
Clad as he was. James hurried from
the room and up the winding stairs
into the apartments of the ladies' of
the court. Not even a servant was to
be seen-all had gone on holiday.
inner room gently. II was sleeping
chamber. and pile OF feminine finery
lay in one corner. In a trice he had
snatched from the heap a long red
scarf OF quaint device. and. turning.
fled downstairs again.
Meanwhile Margaret. daughter to
the earl. in the garden suddenly found
herself confronted by her father. He
was flushed and excited. and his voice
trembled somewhat. with rage or fear.
as he accosted her roughly with the
| question:
Where Is his majesty"
The girl stood irresolute. then fai-
tered out:
His grace left me even now.
Someone yonder prayed him TO
hasten"
Angus strobe OF. followed by a nxm.
Der of guests. partisans OF the Doug
las.
Beside the gatehouse. in the shad-
ow of q buttress. the spaasife had
waited long. She now peered furtive
ly into the crowd. and then at Leslie
who stood near. carelessly fastening
his cloak Mt the throat
A tall. buxom gypsy girl threaded
her way through the thronged court
yard towards the gate. The Spaewift
drew a deep breath. came out from the
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Not Justified.

Mrs. Uppson-Your former nurse
girl applied to me for a position to-day,
Why did she leave your employ?
Mrs. DeStyle-She whipped darling
Fido numerically for almost nothing
Mrs. Uppson-Indeed,
Mrs. DeStyle-Yes; he hadn't done
a thing but bite the baby.-Chicago
Daily News.
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A II,sran Chemist.

what IL skryehler's profession.
Well. he's sort OF literary chem
lst-"
Literary chemist. whs, do you
meant
Every book be writes Is a drug on
the market
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what Shall We Say7"

What is the delay?" asked the pros
ecnting attorney of the foreman of the
grand jury. Haven't you indicted
the corporation men?"
Yes; we indicted them an hour
and a half ago." responded the fore
man. But the jurymen are in a
deadlock over the wording of the
apology that must go along with the
Indictment"
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|RmArIoN WANTED.

Beg pardon. sir. but you
your power to do me a
and one that ! win gladly
fsadly)-I? ! am afraid
hade a mistake. / am OF
bybody. ! have just failed
Hnillion, with no assets.
bard"
Nv it, and yet you say ]
krvice to you?"
| | beg you will not re-
can a miserable bankrupt
Tor any one?"
tou to tell me, sir. how
much credit. | am from
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- e E1ksa ga!
STILES
win Power Wins All.

Eyer.tf ing yields before the strong
and earne st will. IL grows by exercise.
IL excites confidence in others. while
II takes 10 itself the lead. Difficulties,
before which mere cleverness fails.
and VIII IN leaves the irresolute pros
trate and helpless. vanish before il.
They not only do not impede its prog
ress, but it often makes of them step
ping-stones to higher and more en-
during triumph.-Dr Tulloch.
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Eciipsed.
The fashionable girl went.

The fashionable girl wept.
"Confide!" said mamma.
"Boo-hoo!" sobbed the girl. 81 am
always receiving disappointments. You
know l had made arrangements to
startle society by clipping with our
chauffeur
Yes, my dear
Well. | have just found out that
Ethel Glider is passing the tip that she
is going to elope with the pilot of an
airship. Chicago Daily News.
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Inside Information.

II every mortal would confess
All frankly what he must endure
How often would we scorn success.
How often envy lives obscure.
-washington Star
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Gent in Light Overcoat-By the
way. please apologize to your wife for
me. Passed her last night without
speaking.
Gent in Frock Coat-Oh, that's all
right, old chap. / often do SO my
self.
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. of Experience.

\ er-Why, my dear. what
b?
|trecently married)-Boo,
Ssband doesn't-lo-love me
HE didn't kiss me when
he, and he-he kept edg-
BIN me whenever l went
nd-and now he's in the
don't want-don't want
ed-boo, hoo, hoo!
er-Calm yourself. my
yes you as much as ever,
E he has taken a drink.
want you to know it
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He-You don't realize how | love
you. could die kissing you.
She-Well. perhaps il you come
round tomorrow when fathers here
you can crafty your ambition.
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II conscience makes towards Of u
all. cowardice. on the other hand. gives
some of Us about AL the conscience
Ne ever know
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First Of All.

FIRST OF All.
bile individual came In
IN the man in the coat
hger than usual to check
temper knew no bounds.
D." he exploded. land
II, Can't you see l have
here an hour?"
replied the other, calm
/ your coat you want
is it. blockhead?"
temper. sir" Chicago
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Illogical.

Simkins-Chstterton Is great feb
low TO argue. isn't hef
Timkins-oh. I cont know. He
usually drops q subject before he has
grnsped H.
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So Nice of Them.

Gunner tried to tease my wife
about women always getting of the
street car backward. She said ii was
etiquette.
Guyer-Etiquette2
Gunner-Yes, she said they consid-
cred it impolite to turn their backs
on the conductor-Chieago Daily
News
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|E IN PARIS.

hzie's newly acquired
3 to her head"
barring nothing but inn
1!"-Chicago Journal.
idea of II.
(u are in favor of i'm
tsular service?"
Eered Senator Sor-
want in all branches
Service is a corps of
loyes SO proficient
appointed as the head
10 wrong" Washing
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-ERENT.

=
! = T!
plf so well he ought
bal"
ed it to him. but he
nld induce him to
hot weather. -
ing Girl.
in sheltered nooks.
RS, money, books.
cared to send
in the end.
-
% Her.
pwn town to select
IA? Well. you bet.
Dr..
surprise) - Night,
pu say II was going
hicago Daily News
bsbIy.
Il wonder why We
long stop at thi:
Pr of experienced
cause no one hap
20 catch the train
Them.
who travels q
his winter"
pc got two Of min.
her's.
Hint.
pnfidentially how
Jet cost you?
e is but one wa,
(btain the right Q.
n bills.
7 Magazine
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who travels SO
his winter"
be got two of mine
her s"-Baltimore