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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Huge Joke on POCatellO.

The city council of Pocatello, which
was elected on so-called reform plat
form, is having troubles of it's own,
which are also the troubles of its citi-
zens.
1t took notion to collect poll tax of
81 from men who are liable for poll tax,
and an ordinance was passed providing
penalty of $50 for the failure to re-
spond and work on the street two
days or pay 81 in lieu of doing two days
work when notified to do SO. The plan
seems to have been especially to get $4
apiece from the 400 men working for
the railroad company at that place, and
accordingly they were warned out for
service last Saturday morning, the pre-
sumption being that they would pay
the $4 in cash and continue their work
in the shops where they we're making
from So to $5 per day. To the aston
ishment of the street commissioner and
the council, 400 men appeared at the
city hall Saturday morning for street
work and found no tools to work with
and nobody to direct the work. In the
course of an hour about half of them
were provided with shovels, and by IL
o'clock they we're pretty well scattered
about the city. anu little work was
done. By noon the nen had lost $500
in wages at the shops, the city had
spent $500 for tools, and few weeds
had been cut, and some place leveled
down or culverts cleaned The railroad
companys work was suffering, many
engines were tied up for want of men
to handle them, and Mayor Loux issued
proclamation to close the saloons for
the day. He then directed that the
men be given receipts for their poll tax
and that the $500 worth of tools be
piled up somewhere.
This looks like the effort Of a get-rich-
quick administration. composed of men
of one idea and that lame one with
out the necessary crutch to carry it
thru.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Miller=peterS0n.

On Wednesday, September 4th, Wal
ter II. Miller, Of Pocatello, aud Miss
Agnete Peterson, Of the same place,
we're united in marriage by Rev. A.
Chamberlaine. rector of st. Pauls
Episcopal Church Mr. Miller Is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Y. Miller, for
merly of Blackfoot, but now residing
in Ballard, Wash. For the last few
wears he has resided in Pocatello. Inc
bride was born in Denmark but has
been living in this country for four
wears.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
BIG LAND
sSALE . MONDAY
School Land Sells at $40 an Acre
With no Improvements Nor
Water Rights Under The
American Falls Canal---Good
Testimonial for the Land and
the Water Systems.

The State Land Sale advertised to
take place at the Court House last Mon
day was surprise to the people gener
ally as to the price paid and the ready
sale. The lands at the top of the list
had no bidders, and few scattered
pieces IN various parts of the county
sold at from $40 to s15 an acre, but the
part lying under the American Falls
Canal & Power Company's canal had
plenty Of bidders at good prices. Forty
dollars an acre was the highest price
paid, some went at s36, and other tracts
ranged down thru the thirtes and
twenties, while some sold at the ap.
praised value of $12 and $40.
The purchasers were from various
states, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Ne
braska and Utah being the best repre-
sented.
The total amount sold was 22SO acres,
and the amount of the sales was about
100000, the cash payments amounting
to $68O8.O6.
For details see State Land Sale on an
other page.
The following named gentlemen were
bidders.
w. D. Gitfn, Geo. w. Erb, Gothenburg
Nebr.; Robert Rev, Albert Early, Frank
r. Brown, Rockford, ILL.,; Geo. II.
Champ, Logan, Utah; w. A. Lee, J.A.
Brown, r. J. Evans, Salt Lake City; W.
H. Sweet, j. r. Foulks, A. Q. Cooneg
Chas. Parmele, Aberdeen; G. W. Stow
ell, r. E. McConaughy, K. L. McCon-
aughy, q. r. Boutwell,, Il. L. McCon-
aughy Jr., Springfield; Geo. A. Davis.
s. H. Davis, Thomas; Gus s. Gunnerson.
Albert Helm, Idaho Falls; j. A. Mar
tin, s. J. Rich, G. w. Brown, ID. +. Bott,
Il. r. Jones, w. A. Beakley, Blackfoot.
Senator Day, who conducted the sale,
said it wss the banner land sale Of the
state, and was much gratifed at the
way the eastern men bid. He had look
I'd the land over in 1906, and was not
prepared to see the land snapped up at
the prices indicated above, for this
means the naked land, with the price
If water rights in the American Falls
canal to be added. Mr.. Day said it was
pity the state University was not To-
,ated at Aberdeen, with an experiment
tation to take advantage Of the fine ag-
icultural resources.
There were some big hearted men
lmong the bidders, who do not bother
With small matters unless they are
,retty good. The generosity Of one for
another was shown when w. d. Giffin
II Nebraska bot three forties at $40 an
lcre and F. r, Brown Of Illinois wanted
he fourth one in the quarter because
joined him, but seeing that Mr.. Giffin
wanted it to complete his farm, he quit
bidding and let him have it.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Hunters Are Forbidden.

All persons are forbidden to carry
guns or do any bunting or shooting on
the premises or any part OF the farm in
my charge, belonging to Henry Dunn.
Anybody trespassing in violation of
this notice will be prosecuted.
ia JOHN THOMPSON.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Land Opening at Powell.

The somber sage plains lying north o
The Big Butte, along what the cd tim
ers called "the lower road" and the
Root Hog Ford on Big Lost River, are
passing into private Ownership.
The sale Of land Began Wednesday
and still continues.
The opening took place at the ole
stone store builtss& 1894 by Geo
washinton Pow 4. WIN. Burnett built
a log cabin q the spot in 1872 but il
burned dow1' afterwards, and different
parties who Ihad tried to farm there
without having storage reservoir had
failed in dry seasons.
Men gatheref in for several days to
look over the land and water system un-
der constructive, and the hour of the
opening large number of people were
pleased with the outlook, and opened
the way to acquire title to fine lands that
others have been passing by, and would
not have as a gift.
The purchasers came from many plac-
es, Boise having the most, and the
fact that local people took little or none
of it, is accounted for by 1.-The fact that
they had less faith in storage PROPOSE
tions and less confidence in the Irriga-
tion Company than others, and by the
further circumstance that they have all
the land they want anyhow.
Some old settlers who have no faith
in the. project, took occasion to inform
the strangers of what they considered
the danger points, but in most cases it
made no difference in their decision, for
men of pluck and nerve rely on their
own judgment and keep their own coun-
sci.
The company provided tents and two
Pullman Sleepers for the accommoda-
tion OF people at the opening, the sleep
ers being kept on the siding at Powell
for three days.
The amount Of land taken up to s
o'clock on wednesday afternoon was 1920
acres and applications were on file for
proba bly, 5000 or 5000 acres additional.
E. r. Hawley and d. B. Hawley, two
of the oldest settlers of all the Lost
River Country, we're on hand with sam
Piles of grains and grasses from their
"little farms of 1000 acres total, and
were glad to see movement to make
the great plain productive.
Otto Fleischer, the U. s. Commissioner
from Arco, was there by request with
his notary seal.
Geo. Ferris, of Arco, was an interested
spectator.
Mrs Mulvlle. of Moore, was there to
consider making some investments.
T. Il. Jones, real estate dealer of Black.
foot, was busy discussing every phase OF
the big system among the visitors, who
were looking for an argument.
william Mathews. ST., one of the thot-
full men of Moore, expressed the belief
that the building of the Big Reservoirs
would add much wealth to every farm
in the valley.
b. L. Kerr, of Boise, was the cham.
pion fisherman, with Robert Landsdon,
Secretary of State, a close second. &. e,
Barnes of Boise. l.. u. Bradley of Lewis
ton and M. l. Church. Register of the
State Land Board, all got good strings
of trout.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
l Haf Lost Mine Dog.

He vas black Spaniel dog nit long
curly ears and you vii know him by his
long hair on dem. He been wearing
brown on his legs. You bring him
pack and l pay you for him. My name
been E. M. KENNEDY.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Teachers Entertained Tonight.

ALL PARENTS JOIN IN THE SOCIAL
EVENT FOR THE New CORPS
WILL BE HELD AT THE HOME
OF DR.. AND Mrs. HOOVER AND
You ARE INVITED.
Under the auspices of The Cur
rent Event Club, the patrons of
the city schools will tender re-
ception this evening to the new
corps of teacher. Every person
interested in education is invited
to attend, and get in closer touch
with teachers and the school
spirit. DR.. and Mrs. Hoover will
open their home for the occasion,
and parents and teachers will ba
introduced in the receiving line,
SO get yourself into a chatty
mood and call at the front door of
the Asylum this evenine at any
time between 7 and 10.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Breadl Bread! Breadl
At III oLBRooK's.
Land Sale at GOOding, Idaho.

On September oath, the Idaho Irriga-
tion Company will throw open for entry
10000 acres Of land under the Carey
Act. For this occasion round trip tic
kets will be sold to Gooding at rate OF
1886. Dates OF sale September Goth to
23rd inclusive, final limit September
3Oth. G. NJ. WOLF, Agent. II 4
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Resolutions of Educators.

| We, the tedCHerS oI the seven COu
ties OF southeastern Idaho, assembled
| IN joint Institute, wish to take this op
portunity to express, not formally but
most sincerely, our appreciation to those
who have made possible this, the larg.
est and most enthusiastic meeting OF
educators ever held in the state of
Idaho.
We believe the greatest credit is due
our County Superintendents, and also
the able assistant they selected as con-
ductor. Their wisdom in the selection
of capable and beneficial instructors,
and in the arrangement of the program
has been felt in every session.
The enthusiastic Instructors have
brought to us, from the extremes Of
our great nation, not only practical and
helpful suggestions for our school work
but have rendered us an even greater
service in inspiring us with the dignity
and opportunities of our profession.
The presence of our State Superintend-
ent OF Public instruction, and Of repre-
sentatives from our state institutions,
was another source Of inspiration, and
we feel that, whether new in the state
or of long residence, we have a great
opportunity as well as duty. in sup
porting to the best of our ability, our
state system of education and the in
stitutions which form part of il.
We also appreciate very greatly the
hospitality OF the people of Pocatello,
especially the ladies who arranged for
the reception, the Commercial Club,
for the conveyances, and the managers
OF the Auditorium for the use OF their
building. The concession made by the
o. s. L. R. R. in granting reduced rates
undoubtedly added to the numbers in
attendance and is also much appre-
ciated.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The spirit the corps brought about by
this joint Institute is matter OF vital
and its benefits to educa-
tion in south eastern Idaho cannot be
over estim ated. 1t is to be deeply re
GREETED, however, that some teachers
have not availed themselves of this
splendid opportunity tor professional
and social development. No step has
ever been taken in the cause OF educa-
ton that has done so much toward
uniting firmly the interests and aims of
education in southern Idaho. as has |
his joint Institute. The spirit OF CO.
operation has been so firmly rooted in
he minds of all attending, that CON-
nunity boundaries and county lines
lave disappeared, and the teachers have
,een made more united effective force
or the advancement OF the interest Of
he entire section.
In view Of this, we earnestly recon-
mend that on" County Superintendents
continue to hold their annual Institutes
n joint session at The Academy Of Ida
10, it being the most convenient and
centrally located place.
Signed:
4. ]. HAMMOND, Chairman, Fremont
County.
dARTHA KEENAN,, Custer County.
4. W. MCCALL, Lincoln County.
J. d. PARKS, Twin Falls County.
nary COLE, Cassia County.
]. w. Fox, Bannock County.
BENZ. r. CRANDALL, Secretary, Bing-
ham County.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
10. q. r. at st. Paul, MINI.

For the above occasion round trip
tickets may be purchased to st. Paul
on September 9Th and September 18th,
final limit thirty days from date of sale,
fare S38.75. G. M. WOLF, Agent. 11-2
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Reception for Rev. Edwards.

On Tuesday evening, Septemb ber lltb,
reception will be rendered to Rev. c.
A. Edwards and wife, who arrived here
Wedne sday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Farm for Rent.

80 acres, we'll improved land south OF
Thomus. Want to lease it for four or
five years for cash rent.
S.5 Mrs, AMELIA PiQUET. Rlch, loaho.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06

W. III. Stuffiebeam goes out to Mack.
ay today on business for the fair.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
Application for Position
BIackfoot, Idaho,

Applicants positions SNAKE RIVER VALLEY SUGAR CO.
above blanks and mail Compny Office for filing and refer
application applicant will be notified 10 days before
holding positions which they wish retain
shouldf file their applications
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-09-06
VoLLEY VAN BRAMER TALKS.

Mr.. Van Bramer, one of the genial
statesmen at Boyle Bros, says the rest
room has been recommended in trade
journals recently as relief to both
merchants and customers, and con-
venience that does much to cut of
mail order business.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27

William Mckinley d al home in
O.atr a illness of eha 0yeuS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27
WHITES ARE FATALLY
STABBED by JAPANESE
Midnight Street Brawl Puts
Two Men on Death Beds
in Hospital

Horace Hazel and Randolph Merri-
weather were found early this morning
lying unconscious in a pool of blood
at the corner of Geary and Franklin
streets and rushed to the central emer-
gency hospital. They had been stabbed
by two drunken Japanese, whom they
encountered on the street. Both may
probably die.
Merriweather, who is an electrician
in the employ of the Pacific telephone
company, said that he and Hazel, who
is employed by Dr. W. II. Armstrong,
were returning home when they met
two Japanese men and women, all Of
whom were drunk. One of the Japan
csc jostled against Hazel and called
him a foul name. They mixed, and the
Japanese drew knives. Hazel was cut
over the heart and had not regained
consciousness up to an early hour this
morning. Patrolman J. ONeiI found
the men lying on the sidewalk.
Hazel lives at 2s1S sutter street and
Merriweather at 241o Sutter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27
ACCUSED M|LL|ONA|REs
TO GIVE BONDS TODAY
Mayor Schrnitz' Wealthy
Friends Will Extend
Him Assistance

The defendants named in the IS in
dictments filed on Saturday by the
grand jury will appear before Judge
Cofey at 10 o'clock this morning to
furnish bonds. These defendants in
clude Eugene de Saba, John Martin
and Frank G. Drum of the gas COM
pany; G. H. Umbsen. ]. E. Green and
w. 1. Brobeck OF the Parkside COM
pany; Abe Ruef and Mayor Schmitz.
AS Ruef is already a prisoner, he Will
not be called upon to furnish a bond
Although the indictments were filed
on Saturday, the prosecution did not
desire to impose any unnecessary hard
ships upon the defendants. and. recog-
nizing the difficulty OF making arrange
ments for bonds on Saturday night.
postponed the formal court proceedings
until today. All of the defendants will
therefore have had sufficient time to ar
range for bail.
There was some doubt as to the
mayors ability to secure a bond now
that he is confronted with 35 indict-
ments. but his wealthy friends have
pledged themselves to see him through
to the end
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27
BRITISH CABINET MEETS
TO DECIDE PEACE POLICY
Plans Concerning Conference at The
Hague to Be Kept Secret Until
the Delegates Convene

LONDON. May ga cabinet meet
ing was held Saturday night to deter
mine the attitude Great Britain will
adopt on the various questions to be
taken up at the approaching confer
ence at~The Hague. early acting having
been prevented by the pressure OF work
consequent on the meeting of the i'm
perial conference and the heavy legis-
lative program in parliament Instruc-
tions will be given to delegates to The
Hague during the week, but the gov
ernment will not make any announce
ment concerning Great Britains atti-
tude in the house OF commons or else
where before the conference meets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27
Bribe Giyers VIII Assist Schnlitz
to Fight Against Penitentiary
Preparing to Place All the Blame
on the Shoulders of Ruef

With the indictment of nilionaires
of interest has already been established among defendants
the graft Not from choice but from necessity these mill
ionares will make mayor
will help him fight until against prison
which daily looms larger the horizon put
by the corporation agnates will be the almost every
They will say "Yes paid the money
part of Ruef"
This argument be will make Rue
ter OF the trials that to His testimony will be of the
most Importance Ruef however does propose sit idly
while the entire burden shifted his shoulders
that in did he solicit from public corpora
ton He the representatives of these companies sought
and when they offered him money they knew what they
doing and where the money 60
Should Schmitz throw himself upon the mercy posecu
ton the boodng corporations would chance in court
and it therefore incumbent upon them keep mayor in line
To do this it will be for the corporations
his fight. This they ready 10 n every way.
he transactions IN the United Railroads. gas Parde
identical principle and for that believe
that by combining they better This
take the binding alliance but there
will be an understanding among the persons involved
That the impending trials will bring one of the greatest
legal battles the country recognized concerned Both
sides declared yesterday that they ready.
The struggle will bring together imposing array of aor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27

neys. For the United Kal1Toads there
will be Moritz Rosenthal. the famous
trust lawyer of Chicago. and Earl
Rogers. one of the leaders of the bar
in Los Angeles; for the gas magnates,
Garret McEnerney; for Louis Glass. t.
c. Coogan; and for the prosecution
Francis J. Heney, William II. Lang
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27

Continued ON Page 3, Column
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27

The Italians have done some big and
amazing things in California These in
teresting things will be the subject of an
interesting article in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27

don, C. w. Cobb and Hiram w. John
son. Other attorneys will enter the
case for the defendants. but their
names have not yet been announced.
When the case comes to trial Ruef's
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-27

Mrs lose
IS beLedW Her dm Dda pOd of Ia hhy
ed ahend the funeral IN
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-04-09

begin reaching Arlington within the
next week
It will be impossible to lay the
track much further than the county
line at this time, as there still re-
mains much work to be done in bor-
:rg the two tunnels at Surprise creek
ttfore the construction train can pass
through
The track will be laid from this
end only to the Judith gap and from
that point on to Laurel the line will
De built from the other end, that part
OF the work being under an entirely
different corps of engineers and in
the hands of different contractors.
Following the laying of the track.
work trains will be placed upon the
new line and the ballasting of the
tack will at once be commenced to
follow the construction train as close
ly as possible.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-04-09
|'ty Council at Their Regular Ses-
sion Takes Steps to Relieve Chief
of Some Work.
NEW IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
special Officer to Keep the Street.
and Alleys Clean to r. De-
v'ded for BY Ordinance.

Chief J. G. Bebb, who has haa,,
putting in double shifts at the c;ty
since the new team and apoaratuc
we're received, last Tuesday evening
made request Of the council for a,
assistant. He recommended r n
Porter tor the position. Mr.. Porter
rs been around the department. for
several months and thoroughly nm
d"rstands the requirements of tb.
position. Upon motion of Alderman
Sloan, Chief Bebb was authorized T.,
employ Porter at salary Of 800 Der
month.
The council canvassed the returns
OF the municipal election held on the
first day of April and Mayor r u
inlkley was declared reelected as
were Aldermen Sloan. Tubb and
Smith
The matter Of cleaning 10 the
town was brought up by the mayor
and a general discussion resulted.
The mayor said that he was anxious
to receive suggestions from the coun-
ell as to the best method of proee-
dure and Alderman Smith made
motion which was carried, that the
city attorney prepare an ordinance
creating the office Of street com
missioner, the holder of which shall
receive a salary Of from 800 to $lOO
9. T. Wasmansdorf, city engineer,
submitted an estimate of the cost of
II bridge across Spring creek on the
boulevard. The estimated cost of
uch bridge as petitioncd for by
large number of residents in that
part of the city, is 1914.
]. ID. Waite, of the Bank of Fer
gus County, A. w. Stoddard, w. r.
Woods, Mrs. Willard. Alice c.
Richards, Sarah E. Robinson and G.
a. Parrott presented petition for an
Improvement district, for the con-
struction of a sewer in the alley
which runs through blocks and Q Of
Stafford's third addition to Lewis
town
f. w. Mettler, water collector. re-
ported collections for the month of
$6IS97
Police Magistrate MacGowan re-
ported fines in the sum Of $3.50 col
lected during the month
The city treasurer's report was as
General fund, $447l7S; road fund,
f.,5Nl5; water works, S3,9H.79;
sinking fund, $6,2O9l5; gravity sys-
tcm fund, %,ol7.H; dog tax fund,
81 600; making a total OF SIS ,2Oo64.
g. erdrafts were reported as follows:
Fire fund $l76OS2; library fund,
s3O8.49; water and sewerage bond
80, leaving balance of Sl962762.