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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-15
BUT THE REAL LEADERS-THE PEG.
PLE-AND THE REAL SPIRIT OF
OPPOSITION CONTINUES, DE-
SPITE MERCENARY PAC-
IFICATION.

George Q. Mcintosh, editor of the Fay
cite Tribune Republican,, is a man who
forms his political opinions after ma
ture elaboration. He places right above
party when events necessitate a choice
between the two. Mr.. Mcintosh was one
of the leaders in the Lincoln Republican
movement, and is one of ten thousand
active Republican workers who refuse
TO lay down their arms merely because
there has been farcial play at pacifi-
cation, and because Elkins' personal at
torney has been chosen to succeed
Swisher, his first choice, on the Repub-
lican ticket. Mr.. Mcintosh, secretary of
the Lincoln committee, was the author
of the scathing denunciation of Elkins,
Glasscock and the other members of the
machine alliance, which was published by
the Lincoln committee, Immediately fol-
lowing meeting held in the city of
Parkersburg, on October l. Referring to
the Charleston farce, Mr.. McIntosh's
paper says:
Whatever may be the course of others
with reference to the substituted candi-
dacy of Mr.. William L. Glasscock for
that of Mr.. Charles w. Swisher for gov
ernor, the Tribune feels that it cannot
honorably quit the action without hav-
ing perfectly and fully Invested itself of
all responsibility for the rather unique
turn of affairs. To all those who have
needed its counsel we would say that
only partially has the withdrawal of
Swisher and the substitution of Glass
cock answered the overwhelming party
demands. In a personal way and from
every standpoint of fitness, the change
is for the better, so that those who have
opposed Mr.. Swisher upon such grounds
have reason to give their approval to
the new candidate.
"The main fight waged by the Lincoln
party was not against the personality
of the head of the regular ticket. 1t
was an emphatic protest against the
state and federal machines, headed by
Dawson and Elkins. This was plainly
stated by the convention that conferred
its nomination on Mr.. Scherr. There was
not a line nor word in the Lincoln
party platform about Mr.. Swisher.
Rather may it be said, every particle of
that instrument sounded defiance at the
machine that usurped the rights of the
people and conferred upon candidates of
its own choosing nominations to which
they were not entitled.
eve hold to a fact that is not capa-
bic of being controverted: If the ma
chimes alluded to, through their repre-
sentatives on the state committee, can,
in opposition to an overwhelming public
disapproval and by an intolerable ex-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-15
WHILE THE GLOVE is UP
Then No Man Can Be Arrested in This
English Town.

The quaint custom of "proclaiming the
fair" at Honiton has just been observed.
The town obtained the grant of fair
from the lord of the manon so long ago
as 1857, and the fair still retains some
of the picturesque characteristics of by.
gone days.
The town crier, dressed in picturesque
uniform and carrying a pole decorated
with gay flowers and surmounted by a
large gilt model of a gloved hand, pub
licly announces the opening of the fair
as follows: "Oyezi Oyezl Oyezl The
fairs begun, the glove is up. No man
can be arrested till the glove is taken
down." Hot coins are then thrown
among the children.
The pole and glove will remain dis
played until the end of the fair.-Pall
Mall Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-15

What shall it profit the people II the
candidate be changed from Swisher TO
Glasscock, so that Elklns alone Is re-
sponsible for the change?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-15

Elkins has three present or ex-attor-
neys on the Republican state ticket.
What could he ask more. unless Il be
the undimlnished faithfulness of bis
lay disciple, Stuart F. Reed, nominee
for secretary OF state?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-15

Who shall rule: Elkins or the
people7
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-15

Who shall rule: Elkins or the
people?
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
THE AFTERNOON SPORTS
Results of Foot Rac ces on the
Fourth.

A large crowd estimat ed at between
$50 and 1000 people left Rathdrum
during the afternoon OF the 4th to
see the celebration at Spirit Lake.
Several special trains we're run on the
I. s. w. N. to accommodate the ex-
cursionists. Many people remained
at Spirit Lake all evenin g to witness
the grand display of bre works.
A program Of field sports was ar
ranged for the amusement or those
who remained In Rathd-um during
the afternoon. The various racing
events took place on Fir st street and
resulted as follows;
Bovs' race, under a. Earl Smith
first 81. so; Lloyd McNett second. 81;
James Bubo third. so ce pts.
Sack race-Earl Smith first. 81;
James Bobo second, 75c; Frank
Webster third. SOC.
Girls, race. under I0-Therma
Cady frst, 81: Mary Kuboerness
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
TELLS OF ENCAMPMENT
Colonel Hoover in Boise Statesman
Speaks of Ist Battalion.

Colonel E. M. Hoover inspector O
small arms practice with the Nationa
Guard of Idaho. returned July 3 from
Fort George Wright. Wash, afte
attending the encampment of tn,
First battalion including the com
panies from Genesee, Rathdrun
and Occur d'Alene, for the purpose o
rifle practice, says the Boise States
man.
Under permission of the war de-
partment the battalion was permitted
to camp at the post and enjoy full
access and use of the ranges, as vel
as benefit by participation in maneu
vers with the regulars stationed there
Colonel Hoover, speaking of the en-.
campment, said:
1.-The encampment was equally as
successful as those of the Second and
Third battalions held last fall. The
results were very satisfactory, the
majority of the men qualifying al
marksmen, and two of them, Major
Edelblute, of Rathdrum. and Privat,
Shadduck Of Occur d'Alene, complet-
Ing the sharp shooters course. Ap.
propriate medals Will be sent by the
war department. for all men qualify
ing. Very great interest was taker
In the contest for very handsome
gold medal offered by Governor Good
ing for the best shot among tn,
enlisted men, Private Archie Meldel
of Rathdrum, making the highes,
score.
"The expense Of the encampmen,
was borne by the war department, and
a detailed report will be made to tht
adjutant general of the army. New
rifles were issued the companies
These are of the latest model, or the
same as now used by all branches OF
the regular service-Springf1e field make
carrying the 30 calibre shells with
sharp pointed bullets.
"While at Fort Wright the bat
talon participated 10 night operations
with the Second United State.
infantry stationed there, and also
took part in the regular drills an6
ceremonies of the regular troops
Adjutant General Elmer was presen,
several days during the encampment.'
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
COMPANY E MARKSMEN
Scores Made at Fort Wright During
Recent Practice.

The following members of Company
e made marksmen's scores on the
target range at Fort George Wright
during the recent encampment:
Corporal Arthur Paul I24. Captain
G. w. Spoerry 1872, lst Sergeant j. r.
Ross l22, Archie Melder 12l John
Papendick ll6, Corporal Theodore
Nicolai 116, Harry Post 1I3. list
Lieut.. j. R. M. Culp ITO. Roy Hol-
lister ll0, John Erickson 100, Gail
McNett l08, Chas. LohKamp 1O5,
Sergeant Geo. Roth 1O4, Chas. Maine
lO4, Sergeant Royal Papendlck 1903,
Clarence Sylvester lO2, Roy Dandy
l01, Best Baker 100.
Company E made the best marks
mems scores in the battalion which
included the companies from Occur
d'Alene and Genesee.
Major Edelblute who qualified as a
sharpshooter made 122 in the marks
mans course, AZ at 600 yards, 81 10
the time fire and 6S in the skirmish
run, total of 1853 points. The
number Of points necessary to qualify
as sharpshooter is 235.
All the members of the majors
staff qualified as marksmen making
the following scores: Lieut.. j..
Strobel, adjutant, ll6: Lieut.. Allen,
battalion qnartermaster, %, and
Sergeant Major G A. Christie lO9.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10

stand guardian every hour against
the subtle encroachments of the
few.
"Let us get firmly hold of the
faith that this constitution is a
sufficient rule by which to measure
the rights and obligations and to
guage all demands and all aspira-
tions and restrain and control all
the recklessness of this indomitable
race OF ours. And having that
faith, let US hold to it for it is the
only way in Gods world we can
keep off the breakers. 1t is the
only way by which we can preserve
undiminished the rights of the
individual, the rights of property
and capital and at the same time
guarantee to toll both its freedom
and its reward. 1t is the only way
by which industry an frugality
can enjoy their earnings and it is
the only way by which the Liberties
and happiness of these people can
be preserved for single day.
"We do not want another con-
stitution. We want what we have
in all the purity and strength given
by the fathers, and having this,
every mans right, rich or poor,
will be preserved and every one
will enjoy as nearly an equal chance
in the battle OF life as is possible in
a world ruled by men and not by
angels"
Senator Borah left fo or Standpoint
on the noon train, ac companined
by Geo. r. Barker and Herman
Taylor who came to R athdrum to
meet him. After S peaking at
Standpoint in the afternoon, the
senator continued on his journey
to Chicago.
The crowd in the park after the
exercises broke up and dispersed
partaking literally of the excellent
free punch dispensed ; y the ladies'
of the Twentieth Cent? Try Reading
circle.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10

second, 75c; Ruth Kittleson third,
SOC.
Wheelbarrow race-Glen McCad-
dam first, ST; e. B. Perkins second,
75c; Burrell McNett third soc.
Girls race, under l5-Hazel Getter
first, ST. 25; Cora Beckley second, Is;
Mary Kubberness third, so cents.
Mems race 100 yards-Victor Ross
first, $l.50; Burrell McNett second,
Is cents; Hickman third, soc.
Potato race-Earl Smith first. 75c;
James Bobo second, soc; Hobart
Anstine third, Csc.
Three. Legged race-John Woolery
and Geo. Sylvester, first, ST.; Roy
Dandy and Herschell Tripp, second,
75c; Hickman and Sackett, Hatten-
burg and McCaddam, third, soc.
Free for all 100 yards-Rickman 81; /;
Victor Ross, IS; Dan Webster, soc.
Boys race under 10 Hobart
Anstine, $l.50; Adolph Segloch, ST.;
Frank McCarty, soc.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
STATE AND COUNTY NEWS
Items Of Interest Gathered
From Exchanges.
OF INTEREST TO IDAHOANS.
Events and Industrial Progress
Of the Week.

The state board Of pardons at
Boise last week commuted the death
sentence Of Harry Orchard to life
imprisonment.
In accordance with an order of the
forestry department the name of the
Priest River national forest has been
changed to Kaniskn. the Indian name
for Priest Lake, meaning ''Paradise
Lake."
United States Marshal Shad H0d-
gin has announced the appointment
OF John e. Green of Grangevlle as
his deputy for northern Idaho, with
headquarters at Moscow.
A sensation has been created In
this state during the past few weeks
by the circulation Of report that
Avery G. Moore, the we'll known poll
tician, has abandoned bis wife and
family at Occur d'Alene and is now
fugitive from justice. While at
Sandp,int 1t alleged that he succeed
ed 10 cashing "phoney" draft for
500. His present whereabouts are
said to be unknown.
Governor Gooding has appointed
9. A. Elmer adjutant general to
serve the remainder Of the unexpired
term of General David Vickers, de-
ceased. Colonel Elmer is the govern
or's private secretary and will serve as
adJutant general for the remainder Of
the present term without cOmpensa-
ti"n. The term expires next Janu-
ary. Other aspirants for the appoint
ment were A. M. Rowe, Joseph w.
Keeffe and Colonel L. v. Patch.
Colonel Patch was largely supported
by the guardsmen.
Judge F. S. Dietrich 10 the United
States circuit court last week handed
down decision 10 the case Of the Ore
gon Railroad & Navigation company
vs.. A. A. Crane and others, the bill of
complaint assel ting exclusive owner
ship in the wharf at Harrison, on the
eastern lake shore Of lake Occur
d'Alene JUICE Dietrich dismissed
the bill and directed that Judgment
be entered accordingly, which will
preclude that company from collect
ing dockage.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
Thrown From Window.

Nels oleson, familiarly known as
"Swede Ole" was roughly handled
by some unknown person in the
sleeping apartments above the
Club saloon, Monday night. He
was seized, struck over the head
with a piece of two by four scant-
ling and thrown from the window
to the sidewalk below. The cash
in his head required fourteen
stitches. Marshal J. E. Sullivan
has been investigating the case
He found blood on the bed clothes
in an adjoining room believed tc
be the one occupied by Ole's
assailant. The prosecuting al.
torney's attention has been called
to the case.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
SPOKANE PEOPLE DISCUSTED
Held at St. Joe by Steamboat on
the Fourth.

Six hundred Spokane people who
spent the 4th at st. Joe did not reach
home until the next morning aud
were tired and dlsgusted with the
treatment they received at the hands
of the steamboat companies at Occur
d'Alene, according to the Spokesman
Review of Monday. The boats of the
Red Collar line left Occur d'Alene 10
the morning bearing large crowds Of
excursionists to the celebration at
St Joe. In the afternoon many
were ready to start home but found
that the boats would not start on the
return trip until late in the evening
1t developed, according to passengers,
that there was an understanding that
the boat line was to hold the people
at St. Joe until the program of sports
was over. The boats were all night
getting back to Occur d'Alene, the
passengers being uncomfortably
crowded, with nothing to eat and nc
way of securing any rest.
The following letter published in
the Spokesman Review of Wednesday
purports to explain the cause of thu
treatment complained Of:
ATHOL, Idaho, July ITO the
Editor of The Spokesman Review
We wish to add cur protest against
the management of the steamboat
line from Coeur d'Alene TO St. Joe on
tue Fourth. We indorse every word
in today's Spokesman Review about
the unfair way the patrons of the line
were treated.
As near as could be got at the truth,
The whole thing grows out of fight
over the removal of the county seat
from Rathdrum to Occur d'AleDe.
The people in the st. Joe and St.
Maries country are supposed to be in
favor Of Rathdrum, and in order to
get them on the other side bargain
: was made with Coeur d'Alene to
celebrate the Fourth at st. Joe and to
hold the crowd up there all day.
There is no question abont this agree.
ment. Everybody had to suffer in
consequence, those who had an 10.
! terest in the county seat as well az
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
Delinquent Tax Sale.

On Monday, the county assessor
held the annual sale of property
for delinquent taxes. Some farm
lands had been advertised but the
greater part of the delinquent list
consisted of town lots, chiefly in
Coeur d'Alene where there arc
over 400 separate descriptions on
which the taxes were not paid.
Several citizens of Coeur d'Alene
we're in attendance at the sale,
among them being F. w. Reed,
l. M. Busby, E. R. Whltla, r. B.
Smith, ]. M. Elder and r. H..
Elder.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
BERYL WILLIAMS DEATH
Passed Away July 4th at Home of
Parents.

Mrs. Beryl Williams passed away
at the home OF her parents near
Ramsey at 10 O'Clock last Saturday
night, July 4th, after lingering Ill.
ness. She had been an invalid for 10
years but had borne her suffering with
true Christian fortitude, and knowing
that she could not survive had re-
signed herself to the will of the
Creator. The funeral was held from
the M. E. church Monday afternoon,
Rev. J. S. Bell officiating.
Mrs. Beryl Williams was the daugh-
ter of Samuel and Marian Baker.
She was born June l8, 1874. in Holt
county, Mo. In 1875 her parents
moved to Smith county, Kansas
where they resided until August, 1883.
when they moved to Nevada, Mo-,
where on May |. 1889, the daughter
was married to Elijah Williams.
Two daughters were born TO them,
Leona and Edna. Leona died Eve
years ago. Mrs. Williams came home
to her parents last March and for
almost four mouths until her death
had been 10 helpless condition. At
the early age of IA she Joined with
her father, mother and one sister,
the Seventh Day Adventist chur, h
and remained the rest of her life "a
true believer 10 the faith.
She leaves husband, one daughter
EDNA, aged l6,) father, mott er,
three sisters, two brothers and host
Of friends to mourn her departure.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
the Spokane visitors.

the Spokane visitors.
My own experience was like that Of
others who took in the trip for pleasure
and don't care anything for the county
seat business. took all my family,
consisting of seven children and wife,
and three relatives from the east for
a pleasure outing, thinking the Coeur
d'A!ene boat company would run as
advertised. l hope The spokesman
Review will show up the skin game,
and am only too sorry l can't get
the law on the outfit.
ANDREW ANDERSON.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10

Ranchers near Cuslck, Wash, have
petitioned for the formation of a
diklng district to project Is, 900 acres
of land from the overflow of the
Pend d'Oreille river. 1t is estimated
that the work will cost $40, 900 to
raise which the district will be
bonded.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-10
ORAn IN RATHDRUM
Gro Vd at Park Heard Fourth
Of July Grafton.
PROGRAM OF EXERCISES
independence Day was Fittingly
Celebrated.

Independence day was cele
brated in Rathdrum in an appro
pirate manner and the work Of tn
various committees was crowned
with large measure of success
On account of railroad difficulties
west of Spokane. Senator Borat
did not arrive last Friday as
expe ected and so was not presen,
at tt he reception which was to have
been held in his honor at the hall
that evening. However, as the
public had been invited to the
reception, those in charge decided
to give the program which had
been prepared, and serve the re-
fresh hments, which was done, those
participating acquitting themselves
with much credit.
Bartlett Sinclair had received
lette rs from Senator Borah giving
assurance that he would be present
on the fourth. The senator
reached Spokane the night of the
3rd and arrived in Rathdrum the
morning Of the 4th in ample time
to fulfill his engagement.
The exercises in rhe open
pavilion at the city park were
beautiful and impressive. The
various numbers were interspersed
with music by the Post Falls band.
The invocation was pronounced by
Rev ]. S. Bell, and was followed
by the singing of the we'll known
national hymn, "America" in
which h everybody joined. The flag
drill by 16 young girls elected
much b applause. A beautiful
feature of the exercises was the
state emblems, forty-six girls
seated at one end of the pavilion
representing the galaxy of the
Anne rican union, each rising in
turn and reciting suitable verse.
Miss Ruth Schuldt impersonated
the Goddess of Liberty. The glee
club rendered various suitable
selections.
The Grafton by Senator Borah
was listened to with close atten-
ton throughout, and although the
wind was blowing in a disagreeable
man ner at the time, making speak
ing very trying, the senator
succeeded in making himself heard
for the most part by practically
everybody in the crowd. Hon.
{. 1. Heitman presided and in
trod uced Senator Borah as a
Statesman of whom Idaho and the
west was proud.
Sc nator Borah spoke on good
government, claiming the Consti-
tutio n to be the highest and only
stan dard needed. He condemned
radi calism and praised the ad-
mini lstration of Roosevelt, saying
the president has done much
toward the elimination of class
lines. He said in part:
"lt is we'll for us to remember
that if we would preserve and yet
awh lie enjoy the blessings Of which
Jefferson wrote upon this day, we
can do SO in no other way than by
preserving in its full integrity and
strength this fundamental law.
:" Let us preach constitutional
NOR ality from every platform and
pulpit in the land, let us under
stahd that few, the exceptionally
gifted and virile do not need to be
the choice of governments-they
can live and thrive, and they have
llyed and thrived under any and all
forms of government, but the un-
counted millions can have their
rights protected and their liberties
pres served only through those in
stru ments of government which
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa
Please don't forget me I am Z
years old and 60 to school bring
me big fat doll with blue eyes
that move. A dolly wagon too
Kathaleen Knapp
Dear Santa Claus,
/ am six years
old this Christmas have been a
good little girl so please bring IN
a big doll that will go to sleep and
and some more little things and a
little fruit. Your dear little girl,
Laura Whitley.
Dear Santa Claus.
am a little girl 6 years old l
want you to bring me a doll a doll
Garage some candy some oranges
some apples and some nuts that is
all Santa my name is Gladys Regis
ter. live 224 Z. Magnolia.
Dear Santa ClIus.
I am a little girl 10 years old
and l want you to bring me a doll
that will go to sleep doll bed and
some candy some nuts some oranges
some apples that is all Santa.
Angie Register.
Dear Santa Clause
I want train
with Hrecker pulling it and a
tool box and a shot gun.
Arthur Lilsc.
Dear Sauta Claus:
| will try to write to you. San
ia want a ring and a dime doll
dress in pink andI want a little
stove, and I want some good candy
and some apple and some oranges,
and set of finch cards and a pair
of black button shoes, and / hope
they will get here all rite.
Clara Jackson.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-15
Send Letter to Santa. Claus
Through The Enterprise
Dear old Santa.

! want a white
teddy bare, a doll 2 feet tall, lit
tie doll for 10 cts with blue dress
on. want some candy, apples,
oranges some nuts and all kinds OF
fruit. Good by, Olive Owen.
Fitzgerald, Ga. Dec. s 1908.
Dear Santa Claus,
I want you to
bring me a toy Poodle dog neck
lies doll a doll bed. Sister wants
a little toy house nice doll and a
tea set and doll bed. And sister
and I want some fruit. And I do
not know what else. You may de-
eide what else. l will close for this
time. Your friend,
Thelma Hawks.
Dear Santa,
dO WanU you 20
bring me a wagon a foot ball, and
a magic lantern a little printing
machine, some chocolate candy and
nuts, oranges, ana apples, that is
all. Robbie Campbell.
noar Santa ClauSe
please bring
me a ship, goat, train, candy and
gun, and bring papa some money
and hat. your little friend.
Leslie Owens.
Fitzgerald Ga Dec, 8. 1908
My dear Santa
I want magic lantern and a knife
and a silver watch and letric car
and some nuts, and candy. That
is all this time. Clifford +.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-15

The Bushes League has Sc
the Cosmopolitan Carnival Cd.
ny to furnish the public enter
ment for the Gala week, b
ming Dec. 21st. and will fuA
amusement for our visitors d
the week. 1t is expected
1000 of our neighbOrs will
to town to participate in our
brations during this week.