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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05
Washington Day by Day
News Gathered Here and There
at the National Capital
BUSY SESSION COMING
FOR SECRETARY TAFT

WASHINGTON.--It Is a busy season
W that Secretary Taft will have from
this time on. To discharge what may
De termed his political duties the sec.
rotary will make two graduating day
addresses, one to the graduating class
OF the University of Iowa and the
other to the students who will go forth
from the University of Minnesota to
grapple with, throw and hog.tie the
various problems of our complex civil
lzatlon. These he will give off some
time In June-if he gets back from a
trip to the canal, to Cuba, Porto Rico
and Santo Domingo.
Why he is going to the isthmus
everybody ought to know. No matter
whether the work hereafter Is to be
done by contract or by the government
without the Intervention of such an
agency Taft will need to be on the
job
The troubles Of Cuba in themselves
speak the excuse of the secretary for
going to that island. Porto Rico would
like to see the secretary just for the
sake of having look at him. Santo
domingo, by the time Taft Is rolling
over the deep blue Caribbean, will be
under the control of this government
and Taft Is the minister for the col
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05

the Toledo district who hope he will
get as tired of Washington during the
two years for which he was elected
last fall as he got 30 odd years ago
when, after two years of life In con.
gress, he decided that he had had
enough.
Sherwood was twice secretary Of
state in Ohio, having been elected in
1868 and 1870; twice probate Judge of
Lucas county, once mayor OF Bryan.
o., and once prosecuting attorney for
Williams county, and twice a represen.
tative in congress.
TO get back to congress this time
he had to overcome a Republican ma.
Jority OF $4,000. To do that he had Tn
carry Wood county, the home of his
Republican rival, by more than 900
The year before the county
had given a Republican majority of
2 300.
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orr
W. 81

II OW may an ambassador keep the
- wolf (not to mention the social
Sheep from his official door when his
misery government grants only a mig
gardly pittance of, say. $4,000 a year
in our coin? Anybody who knows
washington knows that the task of
keeping the expenditures of diplomatic
households inside the diplomatic limit
requires more fine figuring than would
be needed to repair dozen shortages
In treasury branches.
There is James Bryce, for instance.
He had the forethought to suggest
that $4,000 be added to the annual
stipend of the British ambassador
(himself), because of the constantly
increasing cost of living at the Ameri-
can capital The German ambassador
cried for help a year ago. The envoy
from Vienna spent almost six months
wheedling the equivalent of 10000 a
year from the imperial budget of
Austro-Hungary When the pitiful
tales which emanate from the diplo-
matte corps become public it seems a
miracle that the men are able to wear
boiled shirts, even on Sundays.
1t has been said that soon only mil |
lionaires will be able to accept diplo-
matte missions, since only that class
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05

MRS. NICHOLAS LONGWORTH may
ll well be called "a chip of the old
block" for she certainly inherits her
fathers taste for outdoor life in all
sorts and conditions of weather. Let
the day be ever so stormy, neither
wind nor rain can defer the president
from a tramp over the country ways
and byways. In fact, the more beast
ly the weather is the more he seems
to enjoy being out in it, battling
against the elements. The same de-
sire and will to face a storm is in
herited by his strenuous daughter.
A soft but heavy snow falling
through night and all day has covered.
Washington with mantle of white
beautiful to look at, but decidedly
sloppy under foot.
Through slush and a drizzling sleet
and rain, Mrs. Longworth, accom-
panied by Miss Isabelle May, walked
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onies, so there is no need of lone dis.
sertation on why he Is going there.
Having performed his duties there
the secretary is at liberty to return to
his home and take his flying (f1gura-
tive, of course) trip to the north and
west to make those speeches to the
collegians.
Then he will be off on trip to the
philippines those far-off, dark, choco-
late-colored islands where he left his
heart. II there is one thing above all
others that Taft desires it is to see
those islands formed into a strong
autonomous government. September
10 will be celebrated in the islands.
Ihat will be Taft's birthday. To the
islanders 1t will be about the same as
February % Is to continental Ameri.
ans. Taft will be there to advise and
comfort the little brown brothers that
appear to be getting a degree of civil
lzation that is not injected with a
Krag.
Taft, therefore, for one who is said
to have presidential aspirations. will
nave about as much opportunity for
looking after his political prospects as
a Patagonian has of plating the next
transit of Venus-if the lady has a
transit.
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EntlrnatuHnt Ourr
tlrf Grnaa
By REV. w. F. FABER.
Episcopal Minister, Detroit.

ter OF intelligence obedience and enthusiasm Intelligence should be first
that should learn what do and why Next should come o
calling for the exercises of will power enthusiasm should be
mingled with them the three faculties man and ono religion
Fragmenay ideas of religion harmful The old catehms
described God without passion when he angry every day. The ideal
mann who get thoroughly angry-no vicious or destructive
but 1censed at wrongs DONE as Christ when he money
changers out of the temple This is form of enthusiasm
The the church has done comparatively little is that Il bo
lacked Enthusiasm We have dealt with religious things as though thew
were only intellectual.
1t lis enthusiasm that causes the pulse quicken the country
Faces and volunteering for that makes neone
want to die for their country when they military review If people
enthusiastic religion focIs these 1t is great thing
to be fool for the right.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05
ALICE BRAVES ELEMENTS
FOR OUTDOOR EXERCISE

briskly up Connecticut avenue the
other afternoon. The young women
evidently were out for a good tramp,
and walked with the air and determi.
nation OF those who walk for the pleas.
ure Of 1t.
In short skirts and with no umbrellas
they were quite free to get the full
benefit OF their exercise, and the fact
that they had the street almost to
themselves only lent additional zest to
the sport.
Mrs. Longworth wore the short skirt
affected by the Boston girl, who dares
to shorten 1t little more than the
girl OF any other town this side of the
Rockies. Her light brown skirt was
fully four or five inches from the
Above this sensible skirt was
little Jacket to match, with which
she wore turban to correspond and
brown furs.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05
Jhr Arqutrtttg nf Btg
gnrtlntrs Nut Il Mrnarr
By JAMES II. ECKELs.
President Commercial Bank.c
By JAMES II. ECKELS,

bLlC sentiment In America is fast becoming
ca success and the accumulation of wealth considered
thing to be abhorred. consider this the public
va as beng the most alarming condition which the
forced to face working does class distinction
i E$N / class bitterness and anarchy.
~ Public sentiment is fast becoming vitaed that il at
90 lacks men of wealth irrpecey and considers all men
- wealth as dishonest and INSCRIPTIONS They forget that there
can be no such thing dishonesty with honest man. They
forget that honest he will throughout his life
irrespective OF any change in condition environment.
what we must teach schools orcby upon
he minds OF the coming generation that honesty essential
otherwise that become wealthy
not sacrifice his honesty We shape public that the
people Will able to discriminate between wealthy and the
oshonest wealthy and must Danish for all doctrine that
man rich he necessarily dishonest It is that 80 dishonest
men 60 nunshed than that integrity honesty should be held
to public ridule scorn
90 not that all the large fortunes ACQUIRED hon
cst but am going all sincerity that majority Of
cases the same honesty applied the gaining that you apply
n the running schools and the teaching children placed
y in your charge.
People who crcise Swollen Internationally make Them
selves look foolish and ridiculous the great world They
show their absolute showness KNOWLEDGE of the
underlying modern business transactions
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05

An actual demonstration of the effect
may pc at several points
around New York
escapes various
oh u the water directly above the columns
disturbance OF irregular bubbles Waves which
area collapse like balloons which have been
Mr. Brashers apparatus simple
De protected pipe perforated with holes
the air is pumped the
Mr. Baher is
WORKS. especially harbo He
where he prominent athlete
eral seasons and figured in the
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signed an exclusive contract with the Guggenhems.
The life Hammond of
Again and has he skd his
demned to DEATH the
von Jameson make his rush
rested and sentenced be executed Joseph
sent telegram President holding
able the
De the worlds leading mining engineer to-day.
Fifteen Hammond big States
not until
that became wodfamous
independent
y to his business Rhodes engaged him
Hammonds yes" poured
the South African
having n in
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05

Is it any shame to ex-
press as much enthusiasm
over the cross of Christ
as the flag Of our coun-
try, or to be as much
moved by the old hymns
of the church as by the
"Star Spangled Ba n
ner:"
Christianity is a mat
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LEADER

Alfred Farlow, ruling spirit in the Christian
Science church in Boston and one of the defend
ants named in the suit of George w. Glover, who
is seeking to gain control of the supposed vast
financial interests of his mother, Mrs. Mary Baker
Glover Eddy, rose to his present position from
clerk in his fathers small grocery in Knoxville
Ill. Farlow occupies the important post of pub.
city agent of the Christian Science organization.
He is also president of the mother church In
Boston.
After. leaving school Alfred was sent to the
Lutheran college at Knoxville, where he soon
made himself conspicuous for his scholarship, his
skill in debate and his natural oratorical powers
A year before he was to have been graduated
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05

'1ln1llS tle HlulVuuaIISHl Which later must mean SO
much to the youth of the world
There are signs of reaction from the present
schoolboy status. Innocent youthfuness anywhere
in the individual will be smiled upon, always the time
is coming when the mob spirit of the schools will be
dealt with in the measure of its deserts. =
The wise youth who attempts to anticipate the
inevitable Will be taking long step forward
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05

What is the matter
with the American small
boy?
Manifestly something
Is wrong with the aver
age schoolboy to-day, es-
pecially in the great
cities. To observe it one
needs only to enter street
car or PASS alone q civ
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05
y IN THE PUBLIC EYE
WILL EXPLOIT CONGO LAND

John Hays Hammond, greatest mining engineer
III 'he Worlo, VIII leave for the Congo Free State
III SNORT ume TO take charge of the development
of Thomas Fortune Ryan's concession MIR. Ryan
mas ootaned absolute control of thousands of
square miles of territory in the heart of Africa.
Only the surface of the country has been scratch
ea by prospectors so far, so it is impossible to
tell the full extent of the minerals beneath its sur
face Gold, copper and iron are known to exist
and malachite, garnets, rubes and even diamonds
may be among the hidden wealth.
John Hays Hammond is the highest salared
man in the world, In one year he drew $500, 000
-Four mining companies paid 500 900 each for his
advice. Others naid lesser amounts In 1909 he
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05


business at Maquon, ILL.,, failed ~ ' e'A' 'n'o
failure small
Knoxville winch ne conducted for number
Alfred Soon the father closed out the business
Neb 80 ~ "'' y"
During this period Faow clerk taught cboo, ,ea
conducted
which however filled the requirements Among these was
a modest broom 1870 '"'
a Wonderful stories 10 rua.,
Science fascinated him. He went Mrs Eddy and
enthusiast He
1893 he founded
Christian Science the bandsomes
house of worship in the city $4,000
Christmas 1898 and installed as reader
the congregation which worhped there ~ "
One month the had ron
Eddy to become her ss
sistant
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05
CAN CALM STORMY SEAS

Philip Brasher has just been granted pat
ent on one of the most remarkable life saving
inventions of modern times. By the use of Brasil
ers device the waters about stranded ship are
made as calm as mill pond Outside the magic
circle marking the limit of his Inventions influ
ence the pillows may dash and roar, but the hurr-
cane itself cannot send them against the ship
Life savers, thanks to Brasher will be able to
still the sea between the ship and shore and take
passengers from the wreck in perfect safety while
the storm RACES all about them
Mr. Brashers discovery is that air bubbles,
rising from below and breaking on the surface,
have the effect Of leveling the waves In recent
lntarVnW Mr caid
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On low ground that is surrounded by that
Bates Will be SILT soft
discover the the
De imposed Taft has ordered borngs
will be known when he reaches Panama.
ndon W. Bates American
u OF dredge which he invented wheat
lands southern Russia
States Russia india China
raised the eVe OF onehalf
Vermont raised in Chicago
He has delivered the goods" world
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-04-05
OPPOSES LOCK PLAN CANAL

Lindon w. Bates says a stupendous mistake
is being made at Panama. Mr. Bates has been
saying this for months but at last his word of
warning Is being considered. Secretary Taft of
the war department will go to Panama to deter
mine if, after all, sea-level canal will have TO
be built
The contention of Mr.. Bates is that the high
Gatun dam, the key to the entire lock system
can never be success This dam, SIS feet high
the highest in the world, is to be at the west
end of the canal. This enormous threestep dam.
clocks in flight will have to hold back vast
lake of water Notwithstanding the fact that $780,
100000 has been expended on work that will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

few seconds gazing reproachfully at the scene The
intimacy with Joe and Ann which he had so long
enjoyed had developed almost human quality in
his intelligence and his feelings. Plainly now, he
was forgotten. His master and mistress had with
drawn their love and pouring it out upon this
stranger child His and stub tail dropping in
misery he turned away, walked sorrowfully over
to the horse and shifted at the latters nose if to
beg for some explanation of what had happened.
But the old sorrel, pleasantly occupied in cropping
at the short sweet grass behind the WE'LL had neither
explanation nor sympathy to offer. Sonny went off
to his kennel, place he scorned to notice, as
rule, because the best in the house had hitherto
been held none too good for him. Creeping in with
beaten air. he lay down with his nose on his paws
in the doorway, and tried to understand what had
come upon him. One thing only quite clear
to him. 1t all the fault of the child with the
yellow curls.
Sonny had had experience with children The
few he had met he had regarded with that imper-
sonal benevolence which his attitude toward
all humanity. His formidable appearance had
saved him from finding out that humanity could be
cruel and brutal So now, in his unhappiness, he
had no jealous anger. He simply wanted to keep
away from this small being who had caused his hurt.
But even this grace not to be allowed him.
By the time Joe Barnes and Ann, both trying to
hold the little in their arms at the same time
had made their impeded way the house. the little
one had begun to find their ardor shade embarrass-
ing. To him there were lots of things better than
being Rugged and kissed. This shining green back
woods world was quite to his city born eyes,
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G. D. ROBERTS

he was beginning to forget. But his aunt changed
the subject hastily.
Amt he the Twin image of Jim?" she demanded
in voice of admirng admiration. Did you
the likes of it. father?"
Under the pretense of examining him
critically Joe took the child into his arms and
looked at him with ardent eyes. Yes said he
the Kid does favor Jim moren his" But he
checked himself at the word. An he's regular
little tool he went on Come all the way
up on the cars by himself, an wasn't mite O
trouble, the conductor said.
Utterly engrossed in the little one, neither Joe
nor his wife gave look thought to Sonny, who
was leaping upon them joyously. For years he had
been almost the center of attention for the child
less couple, who had treated him child caressng
ton necessary to them Now, finding himself quite
ignored he quoted down all at once and stood for
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have been comprehensive to a much meaner ntelli-
gence than Sonnys. AS if he had been whipped
he curled down his abbreviated tail and ran and
hid himself in his kennel.
Sonny didn't to be ugly to the Kid.
father, protested Ann. He jest don't quite under
stand the situation yet an he's wonderin' why We
don't make much of him We used to. | don't
blame him fer feelin leetle might left out in the
cold"
Joe felt vague suspicion that Ann might be
right; but it very vague suspicion, just
enough to make him feel uneasy and put him on
the defensive. Being obstinate and something of a
crank this only added heat to his irritation. 81
amt got fer any dawg that don't know
enough to take to kid sight" he declared
readjusting the little red cap on the chlds curs.
"Of course father, acquiesced Ann discreetly :
but you'll find Sonny'll be all right"
Here the child, who had been squirming with
Impotence, piped up, Il want to 60 an see my
doggie in his little housed" he declared.
"Oh, no, Kid we're goin' to let Sonny be fer a
bit. We're goin' to the calf, the pretty black
an white calf, round back o the barn, now. You
go along with Aunty Ann while 1 onhitch old Bill.
An then we'll all go an the little pigs
His mind altogether diverted by the suggestion
of such strange delights the little fellow trotted off
joyously with Ann, while Joe Barnes led the old
sorrel to the barn, grumbling to himself at what
he chose to call Sonny's "ugness' in not making
friends with the Kid
From that hour Sonny's life was changed. In
fact, it seemed to him no longer life at all His
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and he wanted to find out all about it, at once, for
himself. He began struggling vigorously to get
down out of the imprisoning arms
Put me down. Unc Joel" he demanded. Il
want to play with my doggie.
All right, Kid" responded Joe, complying in
quainted with the Kid"
Yes, come and see the Kid Sonnyi" reechoed
the woman, devouring the little yellow head with
her eyes. His real name Alfred, but Joe had
called him the Kid and that was to be his ap-
pellation thenceforth.
Hearing his name called, Sonny emerged from his
kennel and came forward, but not with his wonted
eagerness. Very soberly, but with prompt obedi-
ence he came, and thrust his massive head under
Joes hand for the accustomed But the
caress not Forthcoming. Joe simply forgot
it, SO absorbed was he, his gaunt, weather beaten
face glowing and melting with smiles he gazed
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Here's your dawg, Kid" said he.
and watched delightedly to see how
the little one would go about asserting
proprietorship.
The woman was the more subtle of
she said. pulling the dog forward.
here's the Kid, yer little master
See you mind what he tells you, and
see you take good keer O him.
Sonny wagged his tail obediently,
his load of misery tightening under
the touch of his mistress's hand He
leaned against her knees, comforted
for a moment, though his love was
more for the man than for her But
he would not look at the Kid He
shut his eyes with an expression of
endurance as the little ones hand
patted him vehemently on the face.
and his stub tail stopped wagging In
dim way he recognized that he must
not be uncivil to this small stranger
who had SO instantaneously and COM
pletely usurped his place. But beyond
this he could think of nothing but his
master who had grown Indifferent
Suddenly with a burst of longing for
reconciliation, he jerked abruptly away
from the child's hands, wriggled in
between Joe's legs, and strove to climb
up and lick his face
At the look of disappointment which
passed over the child's face Zoe Barnes
felt sudden rush of anger Stupidity
misunderstanding, he thought that
Sonny was merely trying to avoid the
child. He Strengthened up his tall
figure, snatched the little one to his
breast, and exclaimed in a harsh
voice, If We can't be nice to the
Kid, git out!"
The words Git out!" with the tone
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l" HE little old gray house, with its gray barn
and low wagon shed, stood in the full sun
at the top of quilted and stony lane
Behind it the ancient forest, spruce and
fir and hemlnck down and hronded
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-05-18
Bcaasrs Ferry BsraIG
SATURDAY, MAY IS, 1907
Through G. P. r, Trains June IL

June II the FIST train of the
Canadian Pacific railway to oper-
ate solid to Spokane over the Cor
bin line from the c. p. r. over the
o. X. & n, viii start from St.
Paul, says the Portland Telegram.
About June 20 the service will be
begun out If Portland. Tariffs
have been published and the
freight service is to be insugurated
April 30. General Agent Frank
johnson of the c. P. r. gave out
the ofiicia information.
"The Canadian Pacific will start
its service from st. Paul and from
Portland after the arrival of the
first train, with probably the best
equipment ever rolled on any
transcontinental line" he said
"Ten new trains have been con-
structed especially for that route
The system constructs and operates
its own sleeping cars, and the twt
standard and two tourist cars tina
are to be run are perfection il
car construction. Separate sleep
RS will be operated to SPOKANE
and Others brought to PORTLAND
The trains will re made up of sil
cars, comprising the coaches an'
sleepers, while modern diner ant
an observation car the latest o
their class, will be added, togethe
! with baggage car. The servic
will be fast and the operating de
partment proposes to make tn
train and route popular for north
) west travellers"