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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-06-20
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.

NOTICE 10 CRIDTTORS.
In the Probate Court, Idaho County, State Of
idaho.
In the matter Of the estate Of Joseph B. Cook
deceased.
Notice l. hereby given. that Listens Of Admin
istFati0n ON the estate Of Joseph b. Cook,
deceased, were granted TO the undersigned on
the 18th day Of June. 1901. By the Deobate court
Of Idaho county.
All persons having claims against said estate
Are required 70 exhibit them % ne foI allow.
Camas Prairie building. in the city Of Orange
VILE, Idah01 the same being the place Of b1si-
mess Of oatd estate, within 70 MONTE after the
date OF the Aut publication of this notice, o.
they shall BE- forever barred.
This 18th day OF June, 1907.
- Hampton Taylor, Adminjetsatoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
A PHYSICIANS RUSE.

From the Washington Herald.
 pr. Franklin w. Hayes a well known practitioner of Indianapolis. met, at a social gathering, lady who had worried herself into the belief that she had all the ailments to which the flesh is heir When she heard of the reputation of Dr. Hays she secured him in a corner and re- tailed her troubles. He escaped that tinle but a few evenings later she got him again. Wherever he met her socially she insisted on telling him of her complaints but she never came near his office. The thought of tee seemed to be abhorcnt to her She met him at last on the crowded porch of country club while a golf match was in progress, and, re- gardless of all the people around, she started on her symptoms again.
 ''They must be very serious. indeed, said the doctor looking gravely around. You should have attention at once. Please take off your things and l will see what is the natter.
 The woman fled, and she never bothered him again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
HELPS HIS WIFE DRESS.

New York Cor. Pttsburg Dispatch.
 TOT the first time in my life observed married man, T am getting to have a keen interest in the forthcoming fashions. And it is all because of the present style of women having their frocks fastened down the back. When the fashion first came it seemed to me that l only had one row of hooks to fasten up and that was trouble enough. But as time passed the diabolical dressmakers were not satisfied with this sort of thing and nowadays l have to hook three sets of fastenings on the three different layers of my wife S waists. y, it has got to the point that I have to allow myself an extra fifteen minutes for dressing for dinner on ac- count of the miserable things, and then even that allowance is none too much. And that is why look feverishly at the fashion plates to see if they show any ev- idence of return to the button-down- tne-front style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
PETTuS, kINDLlNESS.
on the Selma Journal.

From the Selma Journal.
 All these things are safe in memories that will be the pride of his home people for all time. But there is another side to his character that appeals with touc- ing and tender force to this community at this time.
 "The bravest are the tenderest,
 The loving are the daring,
 There was not man in Dallas county who did not feel that he could go to him with any sorrow, any trouble, any prob lem, so long as his hands were clean and his heart pure, and find brotherly sym pathy as sweet as a woman's and help ing hand that never stayed its efforts. His peoples troubles and dangers were his own and with a knightly chivalry he ever rode to that foremost place they in- stinctively assigned him. He has borne his full share of our sorrows and been acquainted with our griefs. His command ing figure and yet kindly presence will be sorely missed in Selma. The sorrow that now weighs upon his large and de- voted family Is shared by every citizen of this community and In personal grief they mourn the departure of the illustiious dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Bob Lowe on Crops.

We will garner as fine crops as we ever did this very year in East Alabama re- marked Robert J. Lowe of Barbour TOT merly Of Birmingham.
 T am simply delighted, politically anu otherwise, with conditions in this state l am a farmer now and proud or the calling, but at one time l WAS politlcally inclined. I fatter myself that l have done something for the state as an every day citizen, that's all. I am delighted py the appointment and election of Bankheao and Johnston to the United States Senate We shall hear from them both in prac- tical measure. Both arc imbJtd Will the real Alabama idea and the will reflect credit upon the state. Both are at that mature age which means effectual work for the accomplishment of good. Botn will work for material advancement and both will accomplish the end p.eposed by their constituency-the people of Ala bama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
Filipino Ambition

The returns of the Philippine cleo tions for members of the newly-estab- lished, but not particularly powerful assembly, show that the nationalists have defeated the progressives and all other factions. Even in Manila, where federal patronage and federal works are most in evidence, the na- tionalists readily elected delegates.
 The nationalists are called In the islands "independistas." They want immediate independence from the United States, while the defeated pro- gressives are willing to accept a great deal of patronage at the hands of tho present government. The election is, :n short, popular condemnation in the islands of American rule.
 Secretary Taft will in the fall go to Manila to assist in inaugurating the first Philippine assembly, and he will encounter III It Dr. GomeZ, the noted agitator, who will no doubt de- mand freedom from American rule and domination on the spot. Dr. Go meg may casually remark that this rule is in direct conflict with Ameri- can ideas and American principles, and the portly secretary will be pug zled to make reply.
 Ohio has this year as in previous years a great deal of politics to the square inch.
 The assembly has no real power, for the Philippine commission is the upper house, which may veto any ac- tion of the lower house. The lower house cannot act but It can talk and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
Alabama in inc Limelight

It is very true that if a railroad pbeys at once, for example, the new messenger rate law of Alabama, it rould not recoup the loss in case that particular law were declared uncon- siitutional. But the best judges of difficult situation say 1t is better 10 pocket that loss than to oppose public sentiment. The temporary inyalida- ton of legislative action of soyer- eign state by an injunction issued by the nearest district judge is obnoxious to the mass of voters. It is remedy the everyday citizen cannot afford to resort to. and he resents any such in- reference by corporations with the acts of his own lawmakers The best friends of the railroads think they should obey in a full, fair manner. state laws while they are seeking construction of them first through the state courts and then in the highest tribunal of the land. This policy would win to the railroads many friends, and the railroads need at present friends more than money.
 The issue raised by Governor Glenn. and deepened by Governor Swanson and Governor Conner, may lead to de- cisions in the United States supreme court that rank alongside the Dart mouth college case or the case in which navigable waters were pro nounced free to every one.
 Then, too the federal government has not shown its hand. The present administration believes in maximum ' of standardization and a minimum of states rights, and it Is believed it will not sit silently by when the southern governors are asserting the rights of their respective states. There are many possibilities in the new issue, and it has already gone far enough to win secure place in the history of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
ALABAMA IN THE SENATE

gan, and ex-Governor Johnston will dll the place made vacant by the death of Senator Pettus.
 Senator Pettus successor was gov ernor of Alabama from January, 1895. to January, 1899. During that period he was probably considered as the most influential man In the democratic party of the south. Whie one of the wealthiest men In Alabama, he was thoroughly in sympathy with what might be termed the popular wing of the party, and was the idol of the masses.
 In 1899 Mir. Johnston was a candi date against Senator Morgan for the Senate, and 1t was generally believed that he would get the nomination. He was considered the leader of the Bryan wing of the party. The first few coun- ties that instructed their representa- siderable lead over his venerable op- ponent, but the majority of the coun- ties acted on one day, and when the results of that day were known it was found that the democrats of Alabama had decided to keep their senator in office for life. That day finished the contest Governor Johnston, since his retirement from office, has not been active in politics, but there is no man who represents more fully the pro- gressive spirit of the new south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
At once, good night
Crop Prospects in August
YOIHYl But go at once
-Macbe eth.

The government put the condition of the cotton crop on July 25 at To, gain during July of three points only. This was disappointing to many, for B gain of five points had been antici- pated. The ten-year average of July 25 is S2.6, and the growing crop Is 7.6 points below that,
 The most that can be said about the crop is the great uncertainty on August 1 of it's probable size. Some uncertainty is expected, but today we Lave great deal of uncertainty. The crop is late, and the suns of August cannot overcome that lateness. The crop must go into the picking months calling for late fall. It may not be able to articulate, but every stalk Will neyer1Aeless beseech the frosts to stay their coming until November
 The government reports the condi- ton of the Alabama crop on July 20 nt 72, as against ten-year average of S2. We are three points worse off" than Texas or the general con- dition in the cotton belt. Georgia has better crop, but Mississippi has not, por has Louisiana or Arkansas. A late fall is needed in Alabama, and plenty of showers this month. Tho state crop will probably be a million bales. whereas in 1904 we made over 400 ,o00 bales. We must make at feast a million bales if the entire crop Is to be carried to 100000 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
Local School Taxation Defeated

The legislature that Is about to ad- ,ourn cannot show wherein it has been specially friendly to the 00,000 children in the public schools. It did nobly for the handfuls that attend spe- cial schools, but it did comparatively little for the children of the many in the public schools.
 The amended Kirby bill may be- come a law and in the course of time the rural schools may secure eompe- tent county supervision, but even this concession was voted in the house grudgingly, nearly a majority prefer ring to stand by few incompetent placeholders, without regard to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
FREAK MOTOR CAR HoRN.s

From the New York Press
 There is a new freak in the way of automobile horns in town and the owner of the car to which it is attached is bringing frowns to the countenances of all music lovers abroad in the streets. The horn iso kind of calliope, only with this difference; A real calliope always plays a tune out to the bitter end, while this one on the motor car plays about two bars and then comes to a discordant stop. It Is curious to watch the faces of persons along the street while this car goes by sounding it's few notes of q tune. At first they look rather pleased, but the moment the foolish break in the melody comes their faces instantly show dspleasure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
Sailors, Choice Fish.

Not many persons know that one of the very best pan fish that comes to our market is what is called Sailors choice, said an epicure.
 .'rhe Sailors choice is very much like a Dream or large perch with black spots near it's tail.
 "Pompano are scarce here by reason of the price, but Spanish mackerel are coming in quite plentiful.
 Say, did you ever eat red snapper, 'Cubano? Down at Klosky's in Mobile is the place to get this dish to perfec- tion
 ''1es; l know some folks think that tenderlon of trout Qrom catfish some times), is fine dish"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
Greater BIrminuham

The Greater Birmingham bills hav- 1 ing passed both branches of the legis- l lature 1t remains for Governor Conner to decide whether or not he will sign them. It seems to have been his pur- pose to amend the King bill, which provides for a general vote in all the territory embraced in that measure, so as to allow only voters in the pro- posed new territory to express them selves through the ballot box. While that would be perhaps the fairer way, from the referendum point of view, 1t might mean the final defeat of the l bill is concerned.
 Birmingham sentiment is unmis- takably in favor of the King measure, while important interests, industrial and otherwise, in the outlying towns affected are opposed to it. It Is an old axiom that there are two sides to every question and the governor has taken a wise step in asking for con ference of citizens at the Commercial club, to be held tomorrow. As the in- terest in the Greater Birmingham question is intense the attendance at this meeting will be large and repre- sentative. Both pros and cons will be heard. Governor Conner has had the reputation of being an obstinate exec utive, but he has always been open to | reason. He has in several notable in- stances listened to the voice of the people and agreed to legislation against his private judgment And in i the matter of Greater Birmingham he will be governed by what he hears Monday.
 It may be assumed that the corpora tions will not now stand in the way of Brmingham's expansion They VIII ce1ldlnly nOI take d HdTTOW NleW of the situation Many arguments have been advanced why manufac- turers owning and operating large plants would prefer to remain outside the city limits, but if their representa- tives who attend Mondays conference find the tide strongly in favor of Greater Birmingham, they will acqui- esce and acquiesce gracefully, it is be- | lieved.
 At any rate the conference will de- termine the governors action and the public will Loyalty abide by the final outcome of the matter. With a street car population of 150,000 we have all ready a Greater Birmingham, but for sanitary purposes, to say nothing of the census and sentiment, the city limits must be extended some day, and that day seems to be close at hand Attend the governors open conference and have your say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04


 @ HE death of Senator Pettus of (U Alabama means both the pass
 ing of one of the notable men of the United States Senate and the sole representative of just the time and con ditions for which he stood
 A man whose eccentricities were not more marked than his intelligence and shrewdness, Senator Pettus' name will long recall memories of one phenome- nally loyal to his convictions. His death, following so close that of his aged col league, Senator Morgan, brings two new senators from Alabama to the front "a contingency not wholly unforeseen or unprovided for
 Former Governor Joseph F. Johnston will succeed Senator Pettus. On ac- count of the age of the two senators. who were renominated without opposi- ton, the democrats of Alabama in their primaries also nominated men who would succeed to any vacancies which might occur.
 me candidate having @ highest number of votes was to fill the hrst vacancy and the one with the next highest number was to fill the second. By that arrangement former Represen- tative John H. Bankhead, who was de- feated for renomination by Richmond Pearson Hobson, succeeds Senator Nor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
pritchard and Roosevelt.

"President Roosevelt has had very trying experience with Judge Pritchard' v said prominent republican.
 "When we inaugurated the lily-white movement here in Alabama Judge Pritch- ard then @ senator came to attend our convention as an accredited envoy rom the President, at least, it was tacitly so understood
 .sena tor Pritchard said in his speech that he had been to oyster Bay, and that he knew that the President approved of the efforts of republicans of Alabama to eliminate the negro from the party. He said: You have today eliminated the colored voter and in so doing have killed the democratic party. The republicans of North Carolina have already acted on this line
 After this the storm of protests from influential negroes was so great that Roosevelt doubled on his tracks, as is sometimes said of a good rabbit dog He quieted Prtchard with a lifetime job as judge of a federal court
 Again Pritchard gets the President in a hot corner. He forces the question of the control of railroads by the states ahead of the question of federal control in the next republican conventions plat form-takes the wind out of the Presi- dents third term sails on the question. And now the administration is forced to say that they cannot support Pritchards s stand. for that is what MT. Cooleys announcement means after visit to President Roosevelt
 TO my mind 1t looks as If the anti administration forces had the best of all the recent moves on the political chess board"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
charooal a commodi dity.

.arhe charcoal pedder is proposition Tn this community" remarked an ob5erVant man yesterday. He is really desida- latum in our commercial aHalrs' H"u comes to Birmingham every day in 'ie year. Sometimes his light load is drawn by oxen-generally one, often two, and oc- caslonally d mule is attached to a wagon or cart.
 He leads a profitable life, and one use ful to his fellowmen. l want you to watch the charcoal man, to observe the quietness of his business movements put not to underestimate his value. Charcoal is a prerequisite to our social and com mereial community, and thousands ol dollars are each year earned in Birming- ham by this peculiar industry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
interests of the future citizenry of the

interests of the future citizenry of the state.
 The last blow dealt to the schools came when the Pratt constitutional proposition was taken up. This prop osition looks to the giving to the school districts power to levy a tax up to three mills. The final vote In the house was 56 yeas and 26 nays-a very handsome showing in a body that defeated the Gunnells supervision bill, but it was not large enough to be- come effective. A three-fifths vote is needed to send a constitutional prop osition to the people, and Representa- tive Pratt, with all his earnestness and eloquence, could not secure three-fifths vote.
 The matter goes over to the extra session, provided Governor Conner names it in his proclamation. Repre- sentative Pratt should not despair. He did remarkably well, and in the extra session he may do still better. The Alabama school districts may yet gain right to have as good schools as they are willing to pay for, and then we will be on the footing of Louisiana and other progressive states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
A New Product.

The disinfectant made by the formula of Dr Oscar Hayes, city physician, is meeting with great favor" said J. R. Ryan. Ut is having a large sale and the city of Birmingham, as well as many householders here are using it with eX- cellent results. This preparation is said 10 be a powerful preventive of disease and owing to its wide acceptance in sanitary circles will prove as good an advertise ment for Birmingham as coal and iron.
 Ut is manufactured by the Birmingham D4slnfectant company, which has an up- to-dato plant in this city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
Prices of Fruit.

"rhe prices of fruit are high because of the unusual bad season all over the country" said a member of the firm of Costello Brothers, retail fruit dealers.
 Look at this bill: Thirty crates of peaches, $6O Now, there is much bad fruit which We cannot sell. There is no fruit trust here in Birmingham. Well, 1 don, know, perhaps. the United Fruit company, importers and sellers of ba- nanas is q trust.
 After a while we will get California peaches, not many Alabama peaches can l had"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
ALABAMA PRESS

Eufaula Times Nature wept when the bottom of Georgia's jug fell out.
 Pine Belt News: Someone asks the auestion: Why are mules so scarce in Alabama?" That's easy; all the mules fathers were elected to the legislature.
 Canebrake Herald The average salary for lady teachers in Alabama is some thing like S2OO per year Recently Lon don waitress received a tip of $oo.
 Lamar County News; It is said that Montgomery man has invented device by which train when thrown from the track is immediately thrown back again. He should have gone little further and fixed if so the train wouldn't leave the track.
 Dadeyille Spot Cash: It is said that dancing makes girls feet large also that ice cream makes freckles, and likewise that hanging on the front gate produces rheumatism. A few more opinions like these and the girls won't have any fun left them.
 Huntsville Inquirer: The legislature after appropfiating a handsome amount for the support of the rural schools, re- fused to enact a law looking toward the improvement of the handling of this money. We fail to see the wisdom of the failure, perhaps they do. We believe a great deal would have been accom- plished if this law had passed. Better supervision of the rural schools is what is needed
 Centreville Press: The Press believes that the present fee system for county officials should be repealed. The different county officers throughout the counties of the state should he graded and stipu- lated salary paid, with just enough fees allowed to make them vigilant. Under such a system the present jails through out the state would not need enlarging and there would not be no congestion of criminals in the courts as at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
"DUTVs coLoRs DIM AND GREY"

By Julia Nicely Finch.
 Lord of Life, why must l wear EVermore this garb of grey? Fain would I in colors bright And garments gay go in mems sight. When l lie down to rest at night 1 think-"Now mayhap in the light Of morning I shall see outspread Those lovely things all fresh and fair And fitly fashioned by Thy care That yearning dreams have me supplied" But To! When dawning comes, beside Me here l see no wondrous change, No lovely garments new and strangel Ahl shall it be when I am dead And all these earthly days are sped. That if in sweet and calm content My life is well and wisely spent. Tho clothed in colors dim and grey I shall in some wide other where Know living colors glad and gay?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

From the New York Press.
 Women seem to be ashamed to like to eat real food.
 There would be lots more fun in be- ing good if it was against the law.
 A girl wants to be engaged to some body even if she never intends to mar ry him.
 A woman is afraid that if she doesn't go to her friends funerals they won't go to hers
 A man is awful tricky to tell his wife how pretty she Is when he wants her to haliava In hiIn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-04
" THE CHEESE.

From Harpers Weekly.
 'The late Gen. Thomas H. Ruger" said a prominent army officer, was like many of his brother officers, an authority on good cooking, but he detested strong cheese. At dinner he said that very rank cheese was once left at his head quarters to be called for, and after it had remained unclaimed for two days he posted up this notice:
 e If the cheese sent here addressed to Private Jones is not called for in two days it will be shot '