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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03
D. S. LOWRIE PROMOTED
he Becomes travelling Auditor for
Idaho Division Of Short Line.

ID. s. Lowrie, who has been sta.
tion agent for the Short Line NJ
Pocatello for the past four years,
was promoted on May LIST to the
position Of travelling auditor of the
Idaho division of the system. The
position is a responsible one and
carries with il fine salary. Mr..
Lowrie has been with the Union
Pacific and Oregon Short Line for
II years, entering the service as a
clerk in the general auditors office.
lie was station agent at KemmereI
for four years aud was then trans
ferred to PocateIlo.
Mr.. Lowrie is father Of Mrs. II
II. King Of this city.
lie will be succeeded in Pocatell'
by Chas. +. Brooks. VINO has helc
important clerical positions IN thu
superintendents' offices at PocatellC
for the past 10 years. lie has hele
the position of chief clerk undel
Superintendent Olmstead durinl
that officials connection with th,
Short Line.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03

chronicled aud preserved, IL we
would have future generations folloS
our early history as a state. Mrs.
Nels Sill, OF Rlackfoot, has rcccntly
donated most wonderfully wrought
old sample. done in lsss by \ child
OF nine years. !, Is interesting and
valuable. Mrs. Carter. chairman OF
State Committee, IN writing of il
says, II am SO pleased to lind =
woman who can appreciate the old
relics and realise what they mean In
tracing the early history VI Idaho. "
Here is practical suggestion for
each club In our district. Sscurc
the facts for short, cr,sh, interest
ing story Of pioneer days. Take
them TO your editor, who will gladly
write and publish the story, provid'
ed merit ID not lacking; then send 4
marked copy 10 Mrs. I.eona Carter,
5l1 Fifth Street, Boise, Idaho. who
will preserve il for futare historical
use. Fry thin and | assure you
other aud better suggestions vii
come TO you. Again let me urg,
You to give this committee all pos
aiblc assistance and cooperation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03
First District Federation Club Notes
(Contribu,etil

NNohtAA11N&1f
The Women's Civic Club Of Poe
Atello Is very busy with commend
able work, both for the present gen.
Grafton OF Pocatelloites and those
that will follow. The Library com.
mit.ee reports an addition Of 095
books during the past year, making
n total Of llO3 volumes. They have
47s patrons and circulated in homes
of the town, since opening the lib
RAY in 1908, 0,499 books. As \
book IL invariably read by others
than the one taking IL out, we may
safely conclude above O,0o0 book
readings have been the reAull Of the
efforts of this club.
The club also has ; Village and
Town Improvement. Committee that
reports having collected for the new
general hospital the sum Of t2a2;
also linen and other useful articles
n the result Of q ''ahpWer.n For
the benefit Of those who wonder
where the money came from to ac'
complish all this, the Finance and
Entertaining Committee reports hav.
ing the proceeds of IN operetta,
1.-The Witch OF the Woods, rum
mage sale and teas at the bomes Of
the members. The social aide 81
life has not been neglected; . rcecP
ton vas given the cast Of ''Tb'
Witch of the Woods" and ; join
reception with the commercial clul
10 the members Of the summer
school NJ the Academy. The treas
urer reports tsb7.Is received Ap'
ss2i.0 0s expended. Tae total mem
bership is sS. Truly, tnia club !
bnilding TO . purpose and doing !
wisely and we'll.
The Gem Of the Mountain Gu
Of Montpelier has had pleasan
and profitable year with The Ba
vieu course on England and Enl
iiah Literature. They will prescr
! Two Gentlemen from Verona" 1
! . Shakespeare Day soon.
: The Current Event Of Blaekfo'
is beginning seriously TO eonsid'
and plan for the Dis.Flet federatiC
which they will entertain early
' The fall.
= We wish 20 call public attenli'
70 the historical, one Of the mo
= important ~ well - neglected
!. our standing committees. We a
al 30 busy With The present a
ID future Of Idaho, thai ss forget
= bear in mind the pass-ths Z
: settler and the relics of plon'
days. ali of which must be al
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03
Chamberlain 5 Coiic. cholsro onc
Diorrboeo Remedy.

There Is probably no medicine made
that is relied upon with more Implicit
confidence than GhamberlAin's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh ,ea Remedy. During
the third OF a century In which 1t has
been ia use, people have learned that It
Is the one remedy that never fails. When
reduced with water and sweetened 1t Is
pleasant TO take. For sale by Ritter
Bros. Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03
A NEW EXPERIMENT
The Government Has Started Horse
Breeding Farm AZ IN. Collins.
WANT NEW TYPE OF HORSE
One That Is Dsstinctlvcly American--
Experiment Win bc Watched with
Interest BY Horse RatSeRs.

An experiment of national impor~
tance has been started by the gov
ernment az Fort Collins, Colorado.
for the development of breed OF
horses that will be distinctly "a
American type and, from our point
Of Yicw. superior TO the ccachera
Imported into this coantry for ear
riagc uses nj coat % one millaoa
dollars annually.
The experiment. which is = eo-op-
crAIlve one between the Desartaaeas
Of Agriculture and the Colorado
Agricultural college, marks radi-
cal departure on the part OF the
government. According TO ofslolaa
statements. il l. tho beginning Of
extensive breeding work that wiIl
include In is scope the improve
mcnt OF all classes Of live stock. The
purpose being TO establish types
better adapted TO the needs Of the
people Of the United States than
foTcigu breeds.
No fad Or theory 10 being tested
in the Colorado experiment.. The
work of developing tho new type OF
horses ia founded on practices OF
other nations that have been saa-
ecaaful along this line. Native hoFsrm
have invariably been the foundation
stock Ia France. England and Ger
many and the same 10 true With the
. ncw experiment. ths American trot.
! ter being the breed selected.
= The American trottsr has won as
, a speed machine on the race courses
> of tbs world and there ia no qnea-
! tion that the proper selection ~
! types from representative animals ~
! this breed will enable the govern
mcnt TO accomplish The end desired
without the infusion of any foFelgn
blood. The American people for
. whom the nes hoFse 10 Ia ~ dssel-
oped. demands vastly different
! animal than The onrn that are sha
: pride ~ England. Germany and
. France The Americas lives sn .
J. hurry. has an eye for beauty and
5 possesses phenomenal endurance. :
4 good Iooksr." in action. > high
L stopper aud one that can Keep 90
!. going all day u ueed lse, AMI yss b
! ruady for the same klnd of service
4 the follouirR day.
!. Nothing bat beeR ovsriooked ia
y the details oi The experiment that l.
= essential 10 lie success. Ensiron
4 ments are knosb 10 have maeh Il
4 do with sDandnssa and sndaranes /.
Il animal kinI. aud 80 en@ 0G TIE ssr,
- frat things considered was IL loea
" tion. Colorado. the home VI ~
y ''coW" pony. that marvellous littt
. hcasI OF burden, wAs aHaaiaoasl.
selected By the COMMITTEES. Th
r. -tad as located on tbs AgFiealtasa
se College farm ~ Fort Collins. aTs
Il Dean w l.. Carlyle, . live sae Il
% expert ol national reputataoa -
irt appointed sfiFsctor "a tbs expa v
a A..
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03
Taking Opera House.

The erection of tio. 900 or tts,
900 opera house 10 being freely
talked OF by several OF Montpelier's
prominent ciliscns. The Examiner
sincerely hopes that this talk will
mAtcrialine into action. For It's
size there isn't better show town
In the state and when IL became
known that We had q good opera
house theatrical companies would
quickly place Montpelier on their
route. II managed properly an
opera house costing elo, 600 o. even
el5, 900 would pay fair interest on
the investment. There ought not
to he any trouble in organizing =
local company with sufficient capital
to erect a pretty little play houss
here. We understand that one man
will subscribe at least half of tbs
funds. The Examiner IL not very
rich IL pursc, but u will gladly
subscribe few Plunks for saeh -
enterprise.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03
Don't pay Allmony

20 - divorced fEom your mpp@adtN.
ThsFs wiii ba no oceamaoa foe i Il yoa
kesp gonr bowels regular slth .Dr.
Klags ssw Its f'tlis. Their sxtloa 10
30 asatte sAat tbs appea1tx asxsr has
saass % make the lsazs eomelalaI.
uaaFsatssd ~ Ritter Bsus. DFsx store.
Try lksA.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03

State Superintendent ckanksrlsla
has selected Prof. sldssa Of poea-
lrllo. . assist in preparing ; new
eourss of sta1y for tbs idaAe pahlla
schools.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03
NEWS OF THE STATE
Review Of the Weeks Happenings
In Idaho
AS CLEANED FROM EXCHANGES
Tales from Mountain and Vale Briefly
Told for Benefit Of the Examin
er's Readers.

nave new depot this year.
All of the ''soiled doves" have
been run out of Idaho Falls.
Plans are being drawn for a &l0,-
600 library building IN Nampa.
Last week 5000 shade trees were
set out along the streets of American
Falls.
Frosts throughout Southern Ida
no the past week have killed much
of the early fruit.
Pocate!lo is to have big street
carnival on June IS, IA and Is.
Wonder if Alice will be there?
Fourteen young ladies and six
young men will graduate from the
Lewiston high school this year.
The state of Nebraska purchased
$279, 900 of our state bonds at par,
the same to draw 4 per cent interest.
A big meat packing plant is an
enterprise that Lewiston has assur-
ance of securing in the near future.
The Rigby Milling Company has
shipped from Rigby during the past
l8 months 46 car loads of -four and
other mill products.
Ed Jenmett, of Shelley, commit
ted suicide last Monday in saloon
at Idaho Falls by shooting hImself
in the heal with revolver.
The Odd Fellows of Salmon City
celebrated the ssth anniversary of
the CIDER BY laying the corner stone
Of their proposed 1875, 900 hall.
A shingle mill Ia being erected
near Emmett. It will have capac
ity of so, 900 shingles day. The
mill will also make fruit boxes.
f. w. O'Brien, a workman IN one
Of the logging camps near Sand
point, has fallen heir to $4,000
by the death of an uncle in Australia
A representative of a Portland
syndicate has secured leases on I
large acreage of land near PaYett'
for the purpose of boring for oil AM
gas.
Work on the Yellowstone Par
branch of the Short Line has beef
resumed and the road will be pushes
to the edge of the park as rapid
as possible.
.>Ae Gooding Bros.-Frank, Ere
NThomas-are members of con
pany that has been organized to d
yelop some valuable mining claim
near Salmon City.
A contest has been fled again
the officers elected on the Civ
League ticket in Idaho Falls. II
contest is based on irregularities
the conduct of the city election.
The city council of Twin Fal
evidently believes that the Poll'
Judge and city attorney will ha'
plenty of work to do as it has fx'
their salaries at 5000 year each
In the Snake river valley, betwe'
American Falls and Weiser, mo
than $s5, 900. 900 is being expend
on power plants and irrigation n
;eets. which will reclaim 1000, 0
acres in the next four years.
Denny Ryan, a well known CT
zen of Weiser, died suddenly
Apr,l 25. Deceased was . mem'
az O'Donoyan Rossa's Fenians, "
oroan,zed IN this country about
wears ago for the purpose OF freel
Ireland from England's rule.
Royal A. PietCe, one Of the ?
neer newspaper men of Idaho, d
at the home Of his son, Abe
pocatello on April 25. de eros
IL nlains in lsG2 and settled
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-05-03

=. Ranch 10 q s.roag'. Hall
opiE:-.:. b, Home Dramatic 60.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25

AsS for tie Brewery B0tltng:
beer sometimes substituted for Sakki.
To Gvotd being IMPOSED O tie cork branded
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
CLERKS WIFE ROBS
TO AID HER MOTHER
Neatly Gowned, Woman Is
Caught With SatcheI Full
of Jewelry.
Scores of Skeleton Keys
Found in Her Possession.
Husband Held.

CHICAGO. July Pa mild-mannered.
neatly gowned woman. said by the po-
lice to be daring burglar. was arrested
and plumber worth 5000 found in the
apartments where she lived with her
husband. clerk In a downtown drug
store. and their three-year-old daughter
The woman is accused of more than
a score Of burglaries on the North Side
in the last month.
She is Mrs. Nellie Hantz. forty years
; old. She was captured as she was leav-
, ing fat in Center street. In a satchel
which she carried were found a half
dozen gold watches, several diamond
rings. and other jewelry.
4, Almost fifty skeleton keys were also
found In her room the police recovered
jewelry. silverware. clothing. and house
hold goods in profusion. most Of which
was identified by residents in the neigh
borhood.
Her husband. Thomas J. Hantz. denied
Z that he knew anything OF his wife's
crimes. He was neld, however. as an
accessory.
81 committed the robberies to get
money to keep my old mother for the
rest OF her life" was the woman's sob
binG explanation.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
VIRGINIA WOMAN
ASKS BIG CONTRACT

DETROIT, Mich. July 25.-For months
William Thomas. representing the
American Creosoting Company. and
Robert Ogg. agents for Russell & Jen-
nison. creosote paving brick firm. have
wrangled at the city hall over creosote
paving blocks.
They have camped on the trail Of
Commissioner Haarer. they have talked
with aldermen. without one agent best
ing the other. What Is their chagrln
now when dashing, business-like woIm-
an suddenly comes on the scene and
shows signs Of besting them.
When the first bids were thrown out
and new bids obtained, Russell & Jen-
nison bid S1.49 per square yard. The
American Creosoting Company went TO
xl-S3 per yard, but Thomas jumped va
liantly in 70 wrest victory from defeat
The Wyckoff Pipe and Creosoting Com
pany, way down in Portsmouth. Va,
underbid both of them with S1$ per
| yard, but Russell & Jennison laughed at
the thought Of l cent difference stand
/ tng in the way of the contract.
Now Mrs. z. A. Wyckon, president Of
the Wyckoff Pipe and Creosoting Com
, that her company be awarded the con-
tract. A half dozen years ago her hus-
band. F A. Wyckoff, died and since
then she has taken charge OF the bust
ness. She had a half hour interview
with Mayor Thompson and another in
{ terview with him later. propounding the
creosote wood block business to him in
+ a way TO make his head swim.
II was chiefly the result OF Mayor
/ Thompson vetoing the former contract
/ and sending broadcast for proposals
THAT the Wyckoff company was reached.
land the aldermen who have listened for
months to the arguments OF Ogg and
mayor:
/ Now look what you went and done. q"
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
Pennsylvania RAILROAD
Bulletin.
WHERE TO SPEND A VACATION

The success of summer vacation depends great deal
the place where spent The ideal vacation spot is one
that offers the greatest attractions the way of reeaons
paStines and auseents together with cooling breezes
No section of the country offers greater variety of such
attractions than the seacoa of New Jersey from Long Branch
TO Cape May.
On the Upper Coast, Long Branch Asbury Park Spring
Lake, and number of other delightful resorts offer in addi
ton to the pleasures of sailing boating bathing and fishing
exceptional opportunities for motoring and driving Perfect
roads of stone boreed with magnificent villas and beautiful
estates skirt the oceans edge and penetrate the charming back
country.
On the Lower Coast, Cape May, Wildwood, Ocean City,
and Atlantic City offer similar attractions with the finest ocean
beaches in the world.
Atlantic City stands unquesionaby at the head of all
American resorts not only in the natural attractions of the
place but in the multiplicity of the entertainments and anuse
ments with which the ingenuity of man has adorned it.
If you want to enjoy your vacation this summer spend
at one Of the popular resorts the New Jersey Coast
B. NJ Newbold, P A. S. E. D.. 18th and G Streets,
Washington D. c. any Ticket Agent viii give you full
information concerning train service and rates of fare
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
FRISCO MAYOR READY
TO NAME NEW BOARD

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2S.-"I expect
TO be in a position to announce the new
board of supervisors today" said Mayor
Taylor. this morning Il think the
names that figure in the new board will
inspire confidence. and I believe they
will be generally acceptable.
The new board will comprise all
parties and all principles. Once the
supervisors are in office, I shall go
ahead with the selection of a new police
commission. There are probably lots Of
distractions to be met. but I believe a
way will be found TO solve all the prob
lens confronting us and that San Fran
cisco is on the threshold Of an honest
and efficient system Of government"
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
LUNAR ECLIPSE oBScUREO
BY CLOUD BANKS IN SKY

Owing 10 the clouded condition OF the
heavens last night at the time Of the
eclipse of the moon the phenomenon
was not visible in Washington. Many
were on the lookout for the sight. but
at no time during the evening up 10
midnight was II possible to see the orb
OF night
1t was a disappointment chargeable 20
the weather man.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY.
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL
HOTEL NEW ENGLAND

South Carolina ave. and the Beach. near
piers and attractions: large. sunny rooms.
private baths: elevator; sun parlOr. Capacity
$50. Table and service superior. Write for
booklet and terms BRYAN WILLIAMS
iyl5-l4t
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
WIFE MURDERED,
SPOUSE ARRESTED
AFTER FINDING HER

CHICAGO. July 25.-Mrs Emanuel
Bloom died early this morning from
wounds inflicted by a large carving
knife. She was found on the floor in 4
pool OF blood, and was unconscious.
Or. Evan Barryte was sumOmned, but
The woman was dead when he reached
the house.
Mrs. Blooms husband told the police
he went home at o'clock and found her
lying on the floor. He was arrested and
win be held pending further investiga-
1iOn.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
TRIES TO KISS WIFE,
LANDS IN LOOKUP

CLARION, Iowa, July 25.-After wear
ing a heavy beard for forty years.
Stephen Mahon sought to play a joke
on his family by getting a clean shave.
The result was that he was taken for
a tramp and landed In jail by the city
marshal
Mahon first asked for a handout, but
was refused. He then sought to en-
brace his wife. and the screams OF the
latter resulted in his incarceration for
two hours before the family could be
convinced that il was really Pa"
MaEon says it Is his last Joke.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
CLAD IN A BARREL,
ESCORTS GIRLS HOME

ST. LOUIS, July 25.-WaIklng half a
mile across the Piazza Chautauqua
grounds In a barrel was the experience
OF Charles L. Newcomb, president OF a
wall paper firm.
Although Mr.. Newcomb had on
bathing suit, his trousers had been stol-
en- while he was bathing in a pool with
several young woEleu- The rules OF the
grounds prohibit any one walking across
them in a bathing suit. He insisted on
escortinE the girls home.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
GALEN HALL

HOTEL, AND sANATORIUM.
ATLANTIC CITY.
One Of the newest stone. brick ana steel
buildings. with every comfort. always open;
always ready always busy.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
KILLED AT FUNERAL
OF BR0THER-Ik-LAW

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, July 25.-Af-
ter having come from Elizabeth, y. J.,
TO attend the funeral OF her brother
in-law, Joseph Wright, who was killed
on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie rail-
road. Mrs Bridget Farley, sixty-three
years old, met the same fate on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
While on her way TO attend mass at
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church she
was struck and instantly killed by the
Pittsburg limited.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
Colonial Beach.

SUMNER cottages. completely furnished; SIS
season; snap. DICKHART. National Museum
jy23-6t
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
SUMMER RESORTS
inform alton Bureau.

Resort Information Bureau
viii DESTROYS obtaining
throughout is
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
BURGLARS ROUTED
WITH TINY CANNON
Blind Man and Boy Defend
Summer Home From
Thieves.
Shotted Shell Makes Men
Flee for Their
Lives.

THOUSAND ISLAND PARK, n. T.,
July 25.-With a tiny yachts cannon as
his only means of defense, Robert NJ.
Jones, Of New York. who is totally
blind, aided by his fourteen-year-oId
son Walter, successfully defended his
property at his summer home at Jolly
Oaks from the attacks OF a gang of
robbers who came in launch
While none of the gang was injured
or captured, their escape was due only
to the fact that the clumsiness Of the
weapon prevented It being trained upon
the cliffs.
Awakened by Launch.
The little summer settlement Of Jolly
Oaks is a mile below this resort. and a
favorite with New York and New Jer-
sey people With his family Mr.. Jones
occupies a place slightly remote from
the others Late in the night he was
awakened by a launch stopping in front
OF his summer home. He heard certain
sounds that awakened his suspicious.
Calling TO his aid the sight Of his son
the blind man felt his way 10 the front
door and hailed the men, who seemed
about to force a. way into the boat
house where costly launch Is kept.
Realizing the mans helplessness. the
robbers became holder and kept at their
work The nearest men neighbors, and
they were old men. were some distance
away. The yachts cannon used in sa
luting passing boats. was brought into
play. The first shell was a blank one
Training the weapon on the men the
boy pulled the lanyard and a noise that
shook the settlement drove tho rob
bers 70 the shelter OF the boathouse.
Their attitude became more threatening.
and the blind man in his despair, called
10 his son:
"A loaded one this time, Walter, and
be Quickl'
Ran for Their Lives
A shotted shell was slipped in and the
gun turned in position. A roar and With
the rattle OF the shot on the boathouse
the gang OF i've men broke and ran for
their lives. three TO the launch and two
over the cliffs nearby. Fearing sec
ond attack the Jones family sat up all
night with a shotted cannon as their
weapon.
Two years ago, Miss Ida Harnois. of
Syracuse. a cottager at Grenell Island,
was set upon one night while sleeping.
and pounded senseless with a fish club.
Her assailant. a river guide. living
across from Jolly Oaks. is now serving
a long term in Auburn.
The Washington times., 1907-07-25
The Old, Old Story Yet Ever New!

From tho NASHVILLE Tennessoean.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-05-01
Ex-Coroner Green Kills Ne
gro Hackman in Columbia

Columbia special in the OBJ
server: The shooting to death of
a negro hackman named Nose
Tucker by ex Coroner William S.
Green, serving at the time as a
baliff in Peter Greet's fruit store
on Main street nearly opposite
the Skyscraper building at 1880
this morning, caused much ex-
citement about The store.
In Greet's store at the time of
the killing was Mr.. Walter At.
klnson, travelling man from
Jersey City. He says that at the
time Green came into the store
tucker was sitting to the counter
writing out his address for him
Atkinson !; that Green without
word from Tucker swore at him
and shot him. Tucker stooned
TO pick up an open knife he had
dropped and Green told him if he
attempted to pick it up he would
shoot him through the head.
Tucker then staggered out of the
back door of the store and fell
dead in the back yard.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-05-01
Lad Found his Father Muir
dered.

Waycross, Ca, April 29.-Ac.
cording to the verdict of the cor
oner's jury, John Grantham, 35
years old, was murdered by un-
known parties at the new Allan
tic Coast Line shops here this
morning. The body of the dead
man was found by his little son
at II O'Clock today, when he
went to the shops TO carry his
fathers dinner. The bow ran
home and told his mother that
his father was asleep and that he
could not awaken him.
Mrs. Grantham then went to
the shops and found that her hus-
band was dead, bullet having
entered his breast near the
heart.