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The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1907-06-28
FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1907.
OwYHEE COUNTY.


The outlook for all the indus
tries tending for the prosperity
Of Owyhee county have never
looked brighter than at the pres
ent time. Work has been auspi-
ciously begun on the construction
of a canal and reservoirs to re-
claim a great area of now desert
but before long to be made one
of the most fertile and productive
sections of land to befound with
in the boundaries of the state, by
the storage of the waters running
northward from our magnificent
range of mountains, and in addi-
tion to this, the other reclama-
ton undertakings now nearing
completion or under way at
Homedale, Grand View, Bruneau
and Little Valley, will some day
in the not far off future make this
one OF the foremost agricultural
counties in the state. We have
the fine lands and plentiful sup
ply OF water which, when con-
served and properly distributed,
will bring about a change in our
agricultural industries which will
be as magical as the transforma-
tions being wrought at many
other points in the valley of
Snake river. The livestock and
wool growing industries on our
great grazing stretches of plains
and mountain ranges are in a
very prosperous condition, with
horses, cattle, sheep and wool all
bringing fair prices. But, with
all these industries fourishing,
and the outlook appearing
brighter for them, it is our min
ing industry which still is show
ing the brightest promise. For
some years past it has only been
two great mines which have MAIN
tanned the reputation of Owyhee
as the greatest gold producing
county in the state, but now
there are promises of others
which will add to the products OF
gold and silver, and a probabili-
ty of still other producing silver,
lead ana copper. South Noun
tain, where the mines have been
non-producers for more than 30
years and but comparatively
little prospecting development
work done on them, are now
promising to becomegreaterp pro-
ducers than in days of old. The
Sonnemann group of old lead
silver producers, once abandon
ed, when worked down as far as
the ores were oxydized, taken up
again and patented by Mr.. Son
nenann, some years since, and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
THE DAY In CONGRESS
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, February 22.-The Senate
at tonight's session, passed the bill max
ing appropriations for the military acad-
envy. The bill carrying 81, 943 was passed
just as it came from the committee, only
ten minutes being consumed in consid-
Grafton of the measure.
A discussion lasting throughout the en-
tire day to which was added futile night
session, failed to result in any final action
on the agricultural bill, proposing to
make an increase of 81, 100000 for the sup
port of the forest service. Forceful
speeches were made by Senators Burkett,
Depew and Beveridge in defense of the
work of Chief Forester Pinchot, and by
Senator Hepburn in opposition
1t was believed by Chairman Proctor of
the agricultural committee that action
could be had on the s1,0O000O appropria-
ton and other committee amendments
to the bill at tonight's session. Mr.. Hey
burn made a point of no quorum, how
ever, and after a roll call which showed
only thirty senator's present. the Senate
at 500 p. m., adjourned until II o'clock
tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
CLARK DENOUNCES
COLONIAL POLICY
SUGGESTS ROYALTY, SAYS FLOR
IDA RESENTATlVE-
IN HUMAN BEINGS, OUR PUR-
CHASE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Washington, February 22.-The so-called
colonial policy" of the government came
in for bitter denunciation today ON the
floor of the house by Representative
Clark of Florida in connection with his
resolution calling on the Secretary Of War
for statement Of the amount the Philip
pine Islands have cost the United States
He condemned The war with Spain as
unnecessary, and pronounced the pur-
chase of the philippines "a serious blum
der, and a most grevous wrong
when we purchased these Islands and
this alien race with them" he said, the
deed was nothing more nor less than
traffic in human beings, and it is no
greater wrong for individuals to traffic
in humanity than It Is for nations to
make bargain and sale of human beings.
within last few days l heard gentle
men on this floor speak of our colonial
possessions This smacks OF empire. 1t
breathes Of Imperialism. 1t suggests
royalty. It does not indicate the sim
pliclty of republican government swhere
every citizen is a sovereign, but it pro-
duces visions of kingly rule"
On motion of Mr.. Payne of New York
the resolution was laid on the table; ayes,
1G5; nays, 103
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
CHIEF BURIED BY FALLING WALL
Six Other Fremen Injured In Sumter,
S. c., Fire-Loss, $4,000.

Sumter, S. c., February 22.-Fire
early today destroyed. the Beck Bros.
& Co.'S two-story buildings containing
the wholesale drygoods store of Beck
Bros & Co, the retail grocery store of
H. l.. Tisdale and Manheim's cafe. all
occupying the first floor A hotel oc-
cupied the second floor in connection
with Manheim's cafe. AS the firemen
threw water on the hot walls they col
lapsed, buryng w. S. Graham chief
of the fire department. whose skull was
fractured in two places and one arm
and both legs crushed. T. P. Lynn.
fireman. and Robert Warren each had
leg crushed, necessitating amputa-
ton, and SUFFERED other injuries. Six
other firemen who We're working on
the second floor were caught and car
ried down with the walls. all being
more or less seriously injured. Sew
eral inmates of the hotel had narrow
escapes, being cut off from the stairs
and losing all their wearing apparel.
The fire originated in Manheim's cafe,
the proprietor of which was badly
burned. The estimated loss is $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Bankheadis Ont Of Fight
For the Federal ]udgeshit
Hundleys Supporters Say the President Will Name
to the Senate With That of o D. Street for Birming
ham District Attorneyship- Bonaparte Knows
Nothing of Rumor.

Washington, February 22.-(Specia1)-
John IL. Bankhead, Jr., today withdrew
from the Birmingham federal judgeship
fight and made the following statement:
After looking into the situation here
] have decided to make no application for
the federal judgeship. / reached this
conclusion mainly from two considera-
lions; first, 1 had grave doubts about
getting the appointment, and, second, 1
found that l had serious doubts as to
whether or not I wanted the appoint
ment. 1t is pretty serious proposition
for young lawyer who is in love with
his work to abandon for all time the ac-
tivities of the practice and the privilege
of taking an active part in public affairs
and helping his ambitious friends. 1 am
deeply grateful to those good friends who
so kindly Offered me their help"
Oscar r. Huhdley's supporters for the
birmingham federal judgeshp claim that
the President will send his nomination to
the Senate with that of o. d. Street for
the Birmingham district attorneyship be-
fore the adjournment of Congress. If the
President has this idea in mind it is not
known by his attorney general Mr.. Bona
parte, who expresses the opinion that
the President has reached no decision in
TIL, judgeship fight. Hundleys confirma-
ton for the district attorneyship has been
held up all through the present session
and in the surprising event that he
should be appointed to the judgeship 1t
is taken for granted that the opposition
to him would be greatly increased, espec-
tally upon the part of the Alabama SEN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
WEIGH STARTED THE
ATLANTA RIOTS
X-CONFEDERATE SOLDIER is Ar
RESTED AT WACO ON HIS OWN
lSSlON-WAS IN SOLDIERSs
HOME UNTIL DECEMBER.


Waco, Tex, February civilian
WEIGH. an ex-Gonfederate soldier, %
years of age. claiming Atlanta, Ca, az
his home, is in custody here of Sheriff
George W. Tiley. WEIGH admits that he
was the man who fired the first shot in
the big riot between the whites and me-
groes a few months ago in Atlanta.
WEIGH says he is tired of lodging. Hs
thinks there is large reward out fors
his apprehension. lie has only one leg
and one eye. lie claims to have lost the
other member in the civil wal.
In telling of the riot, WEIGH says liza
was up town with two or three compan-
ions when they heard the negroes talking
about rising, and that he fired on them-
lie claims that this was the first shot.
and that it killed negro. He says he
went on down the street with his COM
panions and about n block or two further.
down they killed another negro, after the
riot became general Welch says that
he Yves an inmate OF the Confederate
Homo at that time. Wclch will waigo
requisition and is anxious to 80 back td
Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
IN THE HOUSE,

Washington, February 22-The House
in committee of the whole, placed itself
on record today in favor of limiting the
power of special agents of depart
ment of the interior. BY vote of 1Oi
to II IL passed an amendment offered bv
Mr.. Mondell of Wyoming. which re-
stricts the use of the appropriation of
S25J,OO0 covered by the sundry civil an
preparation bill, to pay the salaries OF
such agents. In the two hours debate
speeches were made by Messrs Lacey of
Iowa, Mann of Illinois, Gaines of Ten
nessee, and others.
The work of the special agents was
severely condemned and the orders of the
President regarding final proof on home
stead criticised as working unnecessary
hardships upon settlers.
Mr. Clark of Florida offered a resolution
calling upon the Secretary of War for a
statement as to the cost of the Philin-
pines since their acquisition by the United
States, but it was defeated 165 to 1Oj.
Before resuming consideration of the
sundry civil appropriation bill the House
passed. $50 Senate private pension bills in
thirty minutes.
The sundry civil bill was still in the
process of reading when the House adj
journed at 6:45 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
CONFIRM REPORT
OF RUSSIAN FAMINE
BETWEEN 100000 AND 100000
SUFFERERS OFFICIALLY RE-
PoRTED-RED CROSS AIDING TO
EXTEND RELIEF.

Washington, February 22.-The numer-
ousc reports of the pltiable condition of
the famine sufferers of Russia, who num-
Der from 100000 to 10000, 900, having been
officially confirmed the American Red
Cross will actively engage in the colec-
ton of funds to be administered for their
relief by the Russian Red Cross.
The following cablegram has just been
received by the state department:
"St. Petersburg, Russia, February %.
Secretary of State, Washington
Russian Red Cross is carrying on re-
lief measures and has furnished three
million roubles in last six months, but
would nevertheless be grateful for any
outside aid. RIDDLE,
american Ambassador"
Contributions for the relief of the Rus
sian famine sufferers should be made pay
able to Red Cross, War Department,
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
NECRO VA 7CHER FINED
FOR GIVING THE ALARM

The bell boy who rings in the alarm
for the gamblers in the rooms over the
Palace pool room was the center of at
traction in police court yesterday after
non He was fined $25 by Judge Feagin
on the charge of resisting an officer in
the discharge of his duty.
Special Plain Clothes Man Smith told
the court of the action of the negro,
Dock Stevenson, after which followed u
scramble when men escaped down the
elevator shaft, out of windows and in all
directions
Smith caught the negro at the elevator
and told him not to ring the bell Dock
then deliberately punched the alarm
three times, and started the elevator on
up. while his employees upstairs hid their
paraphernalia and made an escape
When Mr.. Smith reached the second floor
the lights were out but several men We're
found hiding under tables and in other
places. They had not been seen playing,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY.
One Thief Caught In Store on Second
Avenue.

Officers Larue and Gates put stop to
a robbery of the store on the corner Of
Twenty-thrd street and Second avenue
belonging to Perry & Co, preventing
what gave promise of being a wholesale
removal of the contents of the store.
When the officers approached two OF
the thieves broke and ran. while the
other negro was found hiding on the in
terror Seven pairs of shoes. fifteen
suits of clothing and various other stuff
was recovered that had been taken out.
The same thieves had been interferred
with the night before and Mr.. Perry had
been notified to keep guard on the
premises but he had failed to carry out
the instructions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
jim CROW COMES UP MONDAY.
Oklahoma Constitutional Convention
Expects to Adjourn March 20.

Guthrie February 22.-The demo-
cratic leaders of the constitutional con-
vention expect to take adjournment
sine die about March 20. TO accom-
plish this, the calendar must be dealt
with concisely Among the most i'm
portant committees which have made
no report during the three months ses-
sion are those on education, legislative
and judicial apportionment, schedules,
convention printing. public debts and
public works.
The committee reports on next
weeks calendar are on revenue and
taxation and insurance. The separa-
ton coach measure will come up for
what purports to be final consideration
Monday. Neither side wants further
delays, and in all probability a vote
will be taken late Monday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23

however and could not be arrested.
While the officer was cropping around in
the dark, one fellow made a jump for
the elevator shaft and went sailing down
the ropes.
Mr.. Smith could arrest no one but the
negro, who was paid out of jail on an
appeal bond His attorneys will carry the
case on up
Yesterday Officers Street and Smith
made round of all the gambling dens
in the city two or three times and found
not single gambolng dice, nor a crowd
of bashful throwers. In the rooms of
none of the clubs We're there more thaa
two men, and in one place. where Mr..
Smith says he has never seen less than
fifteen, there was only one solitary me-
gro.
The -four officers who are commissioned
to this duty visit all suspicious places
several times day and intend to make
1t so hot for the gamblers that they will
have no time TO play.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Woman Is Removed to Jail.

Mrs. Mary Pelham, the woman who
killed her husband several months ago.
and had been Frustrated at the Hillman
hospital for some time, was returned to
the county Jail yesterday. She was taken
in the ambulance of Shaw &c Son. 1t will
be remembered that Mrs. Pelham claimed
her husband had returned home drunk,
tried to beat her, and while she was
lodging around the room had started 10
pick up a shot gun. She says that she
then reached for a pistol on the dresser,
and fired, killing him. The Indictment
against her was returned by the grand
jury.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
CASES ARE MOL PRESSED.
Witnesses Fail to Appear Against the
Alleged Gamblers.

In the police court yesterday morning
the cases against the four white men
arrested in the room over the Manhattan
bar last Saturday were mol pressed for
lack of prosecution.
1t will be remembered that the men
were arrested on charges preferred by
Curtis Shugart who afterwards swore
out warrants and promised to bring a
number of witnesses from mining town
whom he alleged had been robbed by
the defendants.
When the cases were called yesterday
no one appeared TO testify, and the cases
had to be dismissed. Shugart was taxed
with the costs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Negro Caught Stealing Lard.

James Banks. negro. was arrested
last night by Chief Detective Stawling
of the Louisville and Nashville railroa
on a charge of grand larceny The negro
is said to have been caught in the act Of
stealing lard and groceries from car
in the railroad yards. Riley, also with
the Louisville and Nashville railroad
brought in four white men whom he
claimed TO have been suspicious charac-
ters found in the yards. They were
Wales Thomas, William Shannon. Joe
Selmys and James Gilmore. They were
charged with trespassinz.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
No Reward.

William WEIGH, a Confederate veteran
of Harris county, was honorably dis
charged from the Soldiers Home hers
December Z, vast, and IS supposed to be
the same man who is held at Waco, Tex.
upon his own admission that he started
the riots of last September in Atlanta
WEIGH was a man of quiet demeanor at
the home and never gave trouble. Tho
authorities at the home stated today that
they did not know where he had been
since his discharge nearly three months
ago. No reward has been offered for
his apprehension by the authorities here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Ministers Present Credentials.

City of Mexico, February 22.-The
Italian and Brazilian ministers pre-
scented their credentials to President
Diaz today in the national palace. The
ceremonies took place an hour apart in
the presence of the President and his
cabinet, representatives of the war de-
partment and other dignitaries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Gould Line Agent Dies In Mexico.

City of Mexico, February 22.-J. d.
Platz, travelling freight and passenger
agent of the Gould lines, died here sud
denly today of pneumonia. He was
well known in railroad circles In the
republic. His home was originally in
South Bend, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
O'Brien Fails to Put Three Men.

Los Angeles, February 22.-Jack
O'Brien failed to put out three men to-
night. His first opponent, Abdul, the
Turk, fouled him in the fifth round.
The club physician refused to allow
O'Brien to continue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Boys Quarrel Ends In TRAGEDY.

Memphis. February 22.-Followlng
boyish quarrel between Arthur lorna
den and Walter Taylor, aged IA and Is
years, respectively, the former was
stabbed to death here late today. Tay-
lor has been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Steamboat Burns; Negroes Drown

Charleston, February 22.-The steam
boat Marion, plying between Charles
ton and Beaufort, burned today while
in the Wadmalaw river, and four col
ored passengers were drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23

ators and representatives. That the
President has reached a definite concln-
sion upon the judgeship is considered
doubtful
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
$50 Private Pension Bills.

Washington, February 22.-The
House, as a committee of the whole
passed $50 Senate private pension bills
at the rate of twelve n minute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
C. w. Hare.

c. w. Hare took the stand to testify
in the interest of the institution. He IS
one of the two white commissioners If
the school and by virtue of that a menu
Der of the board of trustees. He related
that lands had been given in for taxes
for several years, though they were
omitted last year. The time covered was
from 1898 to this year, save last year.
Mr.. Hare said there We're 200 acres in
side the corporate limits of the town. He
showed by figures that the values had
largely increased The Carlos lot was as
sessed In 1894 at 800 and another at $500,
now there are six assessments placed at
s6975.
Mr.. Hale gave the following as an APP
nroximate Increase in values as a result
of The school: Thrty-eight pieces outside
the school from $1,000 to s1G,240; entire in
crease for time on property nearby, out
side the school holdings. were given as
s23O0O He said also that the students
were taught to farm; also that many who
worked in the day attended school at
night.
Asked about the sentiment, Mr. Hale
said that he doubted not there were some
who would like to see the school moved
from the county. He further stated that
the values about the school are specu-
lative; also that some of the lands sold
10 individuals brought more than Was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
Banker Drakeford.

Mr.. Drakeford testified to the volume
of the trade, also TO Increase of the
and? His father II al yiace bought
years ago for $3.50 and he recently sold
it for 1920. He said he had heard no one
express a desire for the school TO leave.
In his opinion the lands would be worth
very little in the neghborhood If the
school were removed. In his opinion lands
had increased in value from 80 10 500 per
cent by reason of the location of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23
TAW EXEMPTION ARGUED
BEFORE The COMMITTEE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE H.

the exemptions had adherants on both
sides.
Mr. Goodwin of the committee asked
what about the difference between the
value of the property now and before
the school was located there. He said
about $4,000. The lands i'm the beginning
were not worth over $4,000. The freight
on the Tuskegee railroad for the inst-
tute amounts to 40 per cent of the bus
mess of the road Mr.. Campbell said. He
also said that he and his family own Il
third of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-23

paid for it. Booker Washington had so
far as he knew sold all lands TO the
school at just what they had cost him.
In answer to a question, Mr.. Hare said
some lands had been assessed since the
present agitation.
Mr.. Haley asked Mr.. Hare IL most Of
the money of the school did not consist
of gifts. Mr. Hare said yes, and from
people outside the state He told of the
students working and being paid in order
that they might get along through the
school If the school was moved tho
property would not be worth much.
The Arguments.
Mr.. Lewis. for the bill, opened the
argument for limiting the exemptions Of
The school. He spoke of the growth Of
the Tuskegee normal school and said it
Was only Il question of time when tho
school would absorb the county and the
county would be no more than the Tus-
hcgee normal school. He had no dis
position TO hinder the progress of the
school, but did not think so much should
be freed from taxes. The criminal
classes of the county are 95 per cent
negroes. the administration of justice
falling largely upon the whites, who are
only one forth of the population.
Mr.. Lewis thought the limitation should
be as much as $4,000; he wanted to be
fair to the school, and would be willing
10 allow them this much, even though the
bill provides for no exemptions at all.
He thought they should pay something
10 the government with all the advant-
ages given il.