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the life saving services along the coasts Of civil
lied countries whose duty it is to warn vessels of
danger and to succor those that may be cast away.
The fort is humanitarian in its nature as the
lighthouse, and the coast cannon is much
implement of mercy the gun that throws the
lifeline a stranded wreck. There never has been
invented any life saving instrument that can COM
pare for a moment with the modern magazine
rifle and the quick firing gun, paradoxical this
may appear.
The debt which civilization owes to gunpowder
is of the greatest that history has to record.
In every land and upon every sea gunpowder stands
guardian all the accumulated wealth and
progress of the nations. The earth jarrng thunder
OF the sea coast gun-the hum of the great steel
bolt it speeds along its way,-the crash into the
armored ribs of the battleshp-are all voices that
speak of the highest development in the arts and
sciences of iron age where chemistry is king.
Electricity steam, and gunpowder are the great
Trumvirs that have been the architects of the
modern world
One of the most common errors of opinion is that
modern implements of more murderous
than were the weapons employed in the warfare of
olden times. The exact opposite is the truth The
modern long range, quick firing guns compel armies
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TLOSE upon the announcement that the two
~ biggest steamships in the world the Maur-
tania and Lusitania, would soon go into commits
sion between America and Europe, the
announcement that the biggest locomotive in the
world had been completed and would be used to drag
the ponderous eighteen-hour trains of the Pennsy-
vania railroad across the Allegheny Mountains
the whirng trip between New York and Chicago.
From the two hundredfo transatlantic liners of
forty years ago. the Mauritania and Lustania, each
of them nearly eight hundred feet in length mark the
gradual increase in size of the Steamship while from
the eight-ton locomotive that Stephenson evolved
in 1928, the mogul engine of the Pennsylvania of
1907, with total weight of two hundred and four
tons, marks the evolution in locomotive construction
Just where the limit will be reached in the size
of ocean liners and locomotive engines is matter
that is greatly interesting the thinking people of
the twentieth century. Hand in hand with the in
in the bulk of steamships, the fifty years that
have passed since the British steamship Persia
crossed the Atlantic from Queenstown to New York
in nine days and set the world wondering the har-
bors of the world have had to be deepened, the
cleared of distractions to navigation which
half century ago would have passed unnoticed.
Had to Have New Harbors
THE steamships of to-day would have been
able to come into many harbors had they been in
commission twenty years ago While some of the
never been dredged out, for the simple reason that
they have always been deep enough, the majority of
these deep and natural harbors in parts of the
world where they of little for the worlds
commerce, exemplifed by the monster ocean
liners necessary to transport the thousands of pas
sengers who travel from continent to continent
to-day In the same manner would the Mauritania
and Lusitania be unable to enter many of the har-
bors of the world, and very few indeed that would
in any way be advantageous to transatlantic COM
merce. Rio Janeiro, for example, has harbor deep
enough for any steamship, if it drew half again
as much water as the new liners. But this port
would have little advantage to offer vessels of
their size. Acapulco, in Mexico, is another natu-
rally deep harbor; but the big liner would get no
benefit in calling at that port. Against these deep
but less convenient ones of Cherbourg Plymouth,
Liverpool, Queenstown, and New York.
Until the Ambrose channel in New York
harbor has been completed the ships with
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REACHING THE LIMIT IN STEAMSHIPS

and Under contemplation, that the large COM
panies thinking of giving up the ports
where they have had terminals for many years in
order to find harbors where the water is deep enough
to accommodate them In this way two companies
said to be looking over the facilities of Brest
France which is of the greatest natural har-
bors in the world One of the French lines, it is
understood, is anxious to construct a steamship
that will be larger than any merchant vessel aoat
but cannot do SO and retain terminal at Havre.
The English company, with its two mammoth
liners, is also perpexed as to what it will have 10
do about an eastern terminal since Liverpool IS
available a terminal port.
1t is estimated that one-quarter he population
of the United States is on the go, either interstate
internationally, all the time. Thousands of
people here and in Europe unable to the
accommodations that they seek the trans
atlantic liners every year. 1t is to meet this
precedented demand for passage that has made the
steamship companies DESTROYS to build great ships;
but it now seems if they have reached the limit,
almost the limit They may increase the beam
of their vessels, and thus add room for few hun
dred more passengers on their ships; but the end
must be somewhere, and is not very far off.
Their Backs Too Weak
ITO make steamships much longer than the lin
would, in the opinion of competent engineers,
also lead to the risk of breaking the back of
sell One cannot bend an iron rod twelve inches
long very readily but a rod of the thickness
and twelve feet long be bent, however slightly,
in the hands of a little child. In like manner will
very long steamships bend. While this bending
process may not be dangerous in fair weather, it
might be in of storm accident. Two recent
where steamships not nearly so long the
gales show the correctness of the prophecy. The
Berlin. which wrecked off the French coast,
and the Dakota, which broke in two the Japanese
coast, are two warnings that the builders of long
steamships should heed. The short, stubby nosed
tub is always able master gale much better than
the very long steamships.
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By E. w. VOUTE

their immense draft must exercise the greatest
care in entering and leaving that port. They
each draw about thirty-five feet of water loaded,
and there is scarcely thrty -four feet of water
at Sandy Hook across the bar at low tide.
The limit in transatlantic steamship construc-
: ton depends entirely upon the depth of the
I terminal harbors between which the great
sells ply. Ships of greater draft than the
Mauritania and Lusitania may be built; but
the harbors where these vessels may touch
! to accommodate them. One reason for
of the big steamship lines inauguratng
Southampton service is that the company in
tends to build larger ships than it has hitherto
and cannot send these monsters to Liverpool
with any degree of safety, owing to the compare
lively poor facilities for docking such large craft
The Southampton docks on the contrary, afford
every facility for docking the greatest of ocean
steamships Cherbourg, an important harbor of
France, inaccessible to ships of the draft of
most of the modern transatlantic liners, and these
have to transfer their passengers ashore by means
of tenders. The same is the case with many of the
harbors of the Mediterranean, where tenders
plOyed between the liners and the wharveS.
Building Wider Ships Now
IF still larger steamships to be built, the
l solution to the problem lies in the beams of
the vessels that are to come. Steamships must
have a certain displacement. If this displacement
limitations of shallow harbors it must be provided
for in beam. 1t is in pursuance of this principle
that one transatlantic company, in announcing
another mammoth steamship states that the beam
of this newcomer will be hundred feet, cross
wise measurement that thirty years ago would have
stood for onehalf the length of large
Modern batteshps have not the draft of the
larger merchantmen. This is because chances can
not be taken with warship that may have go any
harbOr irrespective of DEPTH and must therefore not
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draw more water imam is absolutely neCeS-
sary. In order to equalize the immense
tonnage of these modern warships, they
have very large beam; and in like man
ner will the beam figure as an important
factor IN the construction of merchant
vessels in the future where it is impos-
sible to add to the length and draft.
Only recently the spectacle was pre-
sented in New York harbor of the huge
Celtic, seven hundred feet long, almost
completely blocking the ship channel lead
ing into the port when the tide swung her
about in fog, when it was found
necessary to turn the steamship round
and get into deep water again. 1t was
only the splendid calculation of her COM
mander that got the craft out of her un-
comfortable berth. 1t may be readily
imagined that the Mauritania and Lusi-
tania would never be able to perform a
like trick for the reason that their length
is fifty feet in excess, instead of fifty
feet short, of the width of the ship chan
mel in New York harbor
So difficult is the problem of dock
ing the enormous steamships that
are now built, about to be built,
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
Post Falls.

VIM. Bahme, an employe In the
lath mill at the Post Falls Lumber
Co.'S mill, lost three fingers from his
right hand this week by coming
Ia contact with the boiling saw. DIR.
McLain amputated the fingers and
the man is getting along as well as
possible under the circumstances.
A spark from locomotive set fire
to M. S. Warren's grain field, about
mile and a half east Of Post Falls,
Sunday morning 1t was wheat hay
in the shock. The fire ran through
The stubbIe ard burned about 40 tons
before the fire fighters frJm Post Falls
aud elsewhere could get the fame
under cohtrol.
George Collegiate and number of
other employees of the Washington
Water Power company sighted deer
Saturday as they were crossing Occur
d'Alene lake in gasoline launch.
They made chase and finally succeed
ed in capturing the animal by means
of a rope.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
Mark Your Crush" Letters.

The attention of the public Is iq-
vited to regulation the neglect Of
which delays instead OF hastens the
delivery of letter. Under a rule
recently promulgated it is provided
that by affixing 10 cents additional
in stamps on a letter and writing the
words "spec.a delivery" on the en-
velope the letter will be given special
delivery. But there is another and
older rule under which the depart
ment registers letter II it is over
paid eight cents. 1t is stated it has
frequently happened that q person
wishing to take advantage of the
special delivery rule has mailed bis
letter without writing on 1t the wor' 9
especial delivery" In that case the
letter is registered and thus della. ed,
Elk.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
MAKE NEW COUNTY ROAD.
Between Rathdrum and Fish Lake
Along New Railway.

On Thursday OF last week County
Commissioners Edwards, Trigg
and Busby, F. A. Blackwell, C. L.
Heitman, T. L. Quarles and others
went out along the route of the
Idaho & Washington Northern
railway to determine the
route tor a new county road be-
tween Rathdrum and Fish lake.
The new railroad being constructed
by Mr.. Blackwell crosses the
present county road in many
places between the two points and
to obviate the necessity of SO many
crossings Mr.. Blackwell consent
ed to cut new county road all on
one side of the railroad if the land
owners along the line would give
the right of way. The county
commissioners approved of the
plan.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
PROPERTY VALUES GROW
Idaho's Increase Over Last Year
About $40, 900, 900.

With reports from Is Of the 23
counties of the state, State Auditor
Robert Bragaw estimates the total
valuation OF the state OF Idaho at
about $4,000, 900, an increase in
round numbers Of $l0,OOO,OOO over
last year. The most Notable increase
is that shown by the three most
northern counties, kootenai, Bonner
and Shoshone, the latter showing an
increase Of about $4,000, 900 over last
year, and Kootenai aud Bonner COM
bined showing an increase Of over
So, 900, 900. The great increase In
Shoshone Is due to the increase ia the
net profits Of the mines OF that ccun-
ty, these practically doubling those uf
last year. This showing puts Sho,
shUne in the race with Ada county
for the flrst place in the list of coun.
ties, with the chances largely favor
ing tae northern county.
Nez Perce county is third, Latan
county fourth, and Canyon fifth.
The state board Of equalization is
scheduled to meet next Monday to
fix the valuation Of railroad, telegraph
and telephone lines.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
SWAIN BLAMES MCFARLAND
Says Pinkerton Mans Blunders
Caused Haywood's Acquittal.

Captain w. S. Swain, assistant
general manager of the Thiel Detec'
tive Service company, who has been
engaged on the Steunenberg case for
the last l8 months, blames Detective
James Mcfarland for weakening the
states case against Haywood. Swain
investigated Orchard and became con-
vinced that he killed Steunenberg
and that he would make con-
fessiOn il removed to the penitentiary.
Accordingly Orchard was taken to
the penitentiary, but at this point,
Swain states, Governor Gooding en-
ployed MCFARLAND who secured Or.
chard's confession. And then, instead
of working quietly to get documen-
tary evidence lorroborating Orchard,
MCFARLAND boastfully gave out the
confession to the public thus fore
warning the federation and causing
many persons whom the state could
have gotten for witnesses to go into
hiding or, in fear of the federation, to
observe absolute silence. Swain says
Orchards confession is true and but
for the blundering manner in which
the states case was conducted, would
have been amply corroborated.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09

The old remedies are the BEST
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy has
been in use for over one hundred
years by the old Dutch Dunkards of
Pennsylvania. and is still In use by
all the old families OF Western Penn.
sylyania. Is absolutely pure; made
from the bark of the white or shell
bark hickory tree. The bark is ship.
ped from the east, and manufactured
in Salem, Oregon. For sale by DR..
f. Wenz, and all dealers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
Henry Dyer Gets Appointment.

Sheriff G. A. Mcdonald on Tuesday
appointed Henry j. Dyer of Athol,
deputy sheriff and jaler, to succeed
II. W. Engelking, recently resigned.
Mr.. Dyer is a good, steady, competent
man who has resided at AthOl for a
number of years. He is staunch re-
publican prominently identified with
the party in his precinct, and his
recognition will please his many
friends in the county.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
TEACHERS, EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given that The an
nnal teachers examination will be
held at the public school building in
Rathdrum, Idaho, August %, %,
and "a, 1907. Examination will
begin promptly at nine o'clock a. III.
Of the first day. and will include sub
iects for all grades of certificates.
Dated at Rathdrum, Idaho, this
29th day of July, 1907.
r. C. EGBERs, Co. Sup'J.
Kootenai County, Idaho
aug2-16
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Endorsed by the County.

1.-The most popular remedy in OF
sego County, and the best friend of
my family" writes VIM. M. Dietz,
editor and publisher of the Otsegn
Journal, Gilbertsville, N. Y. sis DIR.
Kings New Discovery. 1t has proved
to be an infallible cure for coughs
and colds, making short work Of the
worst Of them. We always keep a
bottle 10 the house. l believe IT to
be the most valuable prescription
es." Guaranteed to never disappoint
the taker, by DR.. +. Wenz, Druggist.
Price soc and 81 .OO. Trial bottle free.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
Fight in the Camp.

Sheriff c. A. Mcdonald was
called out to one of the Blackwell
construction camps last Saturday
morning to investigate a distur-
bance which had been raised
among the laborers. All things
considered, the large number OF
foreigners employed on the new
railroad. the l. & w. NJ, are re-
garded as very peaceable, but ex-
ceptions sometimes are observed.
On this occasion it appeared that
a crowd of the men was in town
Friday afternoon and returning to
camp in a boisterous condition one
of the fellows demanded his
supper, laying down a dollar in
payment. In the morning he de.
manded the money, but it was
gone. An alteration ensued and
one of the walters hurled dish al
the belligerent laborer who, in re-
turn, reached for a vinegar bottle
and hurled it at the waiter, miss
ing him and hitting the cook or
side of the face. A general melee
was prevented by the boss and tn.
two miscreants we're discharged.
No complaints being gotten out
no arrests were made.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
Rough Times at St. Joe.

AT the town of St. Joe where
many railroad men congregate it is
said the Sunday closing law is not
being strictly observed, drunken
ness, holdups and gambling being
prevalent. 1t is reported the
county commissioners have been
petitioned to appoint local officers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
Marriage Licenses.

Aug. Wv. H. Appleton, 30. ana
Adelaide Laird, %, Spokane
Aug. 3-Ernest Tomowske, 70,
and Elva M. Bittner, 20, Spokane.
w. S. Bean, Sc, and Mary E. Saw
ley, 46, Harrison.
Aug. &C.. w. Spoerry. ", ana
Bessie Tucker, %, both of Rathdrum'
Aug. 7.-Harry M. Tingley, 4l'
and Hattie Is. Swain, Al, both o'
Spokane.
July 3O.-T. P. McAuley, 40, ano
Christie Gentry, 20, Occur dAlene'
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
New Cases Filed.

Samuel ]. Hughes last Saturday
began foreclosure proceedings
on mortgage which he holds for
5000 against the I6e-acre farm OF
David l.. Masterson in section 49,
523.
On August Sarah Alice Miller
instituted divorce proceedings
against Jacob S. Miller on the
charge of desertion. The couple
was married in Rathdrum in 1900.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
RINGING BROTHERS. CIRCUS
Will be at Spokane, Saturday,
August I7th.


On Saturday Aug. II the people Of
this vicinity Will have an opportunity
of attending Ringing Brothers cir
Gus at Spokane, Washington, and 1t
IL probable that many will 90 from
here. as this splendid organization is
far better than ever before, being
made up almost entirely of European
performers new to America.
The equipment OF the circus is all
brand new, and over million dollars
was spent in adding novel features.
The greatest parade ever presented
will take pIace in the forenoon. In
1t Will be 1884 men, women and
children, 1853 horses, nine herds Of
elephants and three miles of hand
carved golden chariots, floats and
dens, and gorgeous spectacular attrac.
tiuns.
Space will permit of only brief
mention Of the many European
novelties, presented IN tent twice as
big as that Of any other circus. The
Rccobono horses wear boots. coats
and trousers. One sits 10 a chair and
reads paper; when the clock strikes
ten he lights candle, goes to his bed,
removes his clothes, even 10 his pom
derous boots, blows the candle out
and retires. Last winter people went
from all over Europe To Paris to see
the act.
An agent Of the show secured,
through the efforts Of an American
diplomat, permission from the Shah
Of Persia to bring to this country the
wonderful Mirze Golem troupe, favor.
ties Of the Persian monarch's court
performers. 1t is the first time they
have been permitted to leave Persia
No one ever saw the act except royal
visitors at the Shah's palace. Other
OutoPSuu pCttOtuCto utC DuISy AlOu-
gini, of Italy, the only woman who
can turn somersault on horse;
the Marnello- Marnites, who while
turning somersaults and handsprings
from shoulder to shoulder, play on
| Swiss bells; the Patty Brothers, Of
Paris, who hop up and down stairs
and skip the rope on their heads; the
DeKocks from France, with their
| wonderful dog which walks on its
hind feet around the ring, balancing
a man on its head; the wonderful five
| Bedinis who jump simultaneously to
the back Of one horse; the Holloway
family, Of London, the greatest high
wire artists on earth; the Jordan
family of aeriallsts, the greatest In
the world: the KaufmanD family oi
unicycle riders; the great Belfords,
the Clark Brothers Of England, the
Borsenis Of Naples, Marguerite and
Hanley of Berlin, the Noetzel family
Of Dresden and 300 more of the
picked talent of the world. ADV.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
COST OF HAYWOOD TRIAL.
Nearly 100000 Paid Out by State
of Idaho.

of Idaho.
The state board OF examiners has
nearly completed its work on the bills
10 the Haywood trial. The bills al.
lowed total $4,000; presented but
not yet passed, $4,000, and bills to
come enough to make grand total of
$95, 900, leaving $4,000 Of the appro-
pration.
Mr. HaWley has been paid $50, ,O4l..
90 and has bills amounting to So, ,646.-
90. Hawley's own fees are $40, 900.
Mr.. Borah's fee of $4,000 has been
paid.
The Pinkerton agency receives $29,.
879.7l. Mr.. Mcfarland was allowed
$40 a day and money for iucldentals.
All other operatives were allowed ex-
pense money. The expense of secur-
ing witnesses from Colorado and
California were heavy.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09

Trouble has broken out in Morocco.
In an uprising Of natives last week,
eight Europeans were killed and
France and Spain have undertaken to
quell the Moors. The coast has been
bombarded, and fighting at Casa
Blanca, Augt4, resulted 10 several
hundred MQ6rs being killed.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
Notice TO Taxpayers.

rIJ. TAXPAYERS or KOOTENAI
a County. are hereby notified that 1t will be
absolutely necessary, when paying their
tha Gountv Assessors Office, correct des-
criptions OF their property.
The Taxes of 1907 will become due and pay,
,hia op and after October 1st. 1907, and must
be paid before the second , Monnay IL Jan1 ~ Il
ner cent will be added.
q. A. BAILOR.
Tax Collector OF
july26--jan1 hootenai county, lda
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09

Medimont Lumber Co supplies
for bridge SO 90
The board approved the report OF
M w Frost, justice OF the peace OF
Harrison, except that part pertaining
to Spanish Joe which was rejected on
account Of 1t being federal case.
Bills rejected:
w L BOutillier constable SIC i5
A Minnick use scraper at
at Hauser II 25
The board granted the Idaho &
Washington Northern Railroad com.
pany deee to right of way across the
county hospital grounds for $3.50.
The treasurer's and auditors report
was approved.
The board approved the petition OF
residents Of Huetter for a bridge
across the Spokane river between
Huetter and Mcclellan.
The board adjourned to Aug. 49,
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09
KOOTHNA|'S VALUATION
Abstract Of Assessment Roll Forwarded
to State Auditor.
TOTAL ABOUT FOUR MILLIONS
When Railroads, Telegraphs and
Telephones are Included.

County Auditor L. L Quarles COM
pleted bis abstract OF the assessment
roll Of KOotenai county for 1907, last
Saturday, and transmitted copy of
1t to State Auditor r. S. Bragaw at
Boise.
The abstract shows the valuations
as equalized by the county board:
real estate. $2,525, ,lO5; personal pro-
perty, $4Ol,S S76, a total valuation tf
So, 926, ,98l, not including railroads
aud telephone and telegraph lines
which will raise the total valuation
in this county tu about $4, 900, 900.
The abstract itemlzes the real
estate as follows:
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-08-09

writ of habeas corpus. Squires is
held for the murder of Robert Clemm
at Troy. An appeal will be taken to
the supreme court.