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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09
COMMENT ON DECISION +!
Caldwell Tribune Says Decision
Gives Mormons Opening.

The supreme court OF the state OF
Idaho has recently rendered its de-
cision in the case In which Dudley
ID. Topcray contested the election of
Alfred Budge as Judge % the Fifth
Judicial district. In its decision the
court rightly holds that belief in o
doctrine is no crime. 1t completely
sustains the contention the Tribune
has made time and again Ia regard to
the so-called Mormon question. But
IL nass IN our opinion, gone too far
The court holds tbat celestial and
patriarchal marriages. even tho po-
lygsmous, cannot be crimes In this
world. provided they are 10 be fully
contaminated and carried into effect
in the hereafter. In other words a
man may make a contract In this
sorld that is not subject TO the jarls-
dicti0u Of the authorities Of this
world That 10 cur opinion Is wrong.
IL shere be men on earth sutbof-
ized Ia the hereafter, are they not
also qualified TO make other contracts
that areDot libel TO the authorities on
earth. n this holds. where does
their responsible ity end. and where
does our jurisdiction beging
To get down 20 facts, celestis. mar
riage simply means poiygamy 10
heaven. The supreme court holds
tina; earthly authorities cannot ex-
ercise supervision over our affairs 10
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

welfare.
On the Dubois side, II Ia centrally
understood that DIR. w. c. whItwell,
senator from Lemhi county, viii be
the nominee should that faction con.
trul. br. Whitwell is personally a
most excellent gentleman and has
many warm friends. lie would doubt.
less make as strong race as any one
on the one-issue platform.
I Other candidates who have consent.
ed to make the race, or WIN are ad.
yocated by friends, are John c. Rice,
Of Caldwell, NJ. Alexander, OF Boise,
Judge c. O. Stockslager, OF Haley,
and Ravenel Macbeth, OF Custer
county.
John G. Rice, OF Caldwell, Is u pro-
n inent tanker and attorney Of Can.
yon countv. ! lie Is well known 10
democrats OF the state and Is highly
respected by all tf theu..
NJ. Alexander, OF Boise, Is one OF
the leading Lierchants OF Boise. He
has served two terms as mayor OF the
city, being elected in spite of the
strong republican majorities OF the
capital city. lie is a great campaign.
er both as public speaker and as a
quiet worker. IL is understood that
Mr.. Alexander does not want the
nomination, but his friends persist In
pushing him forward.
Judge G. o. Stoockslager was the
nominee during the last campaign,
and made wonderful record as o
vote getter. IL Is generally conceded
that had he been then on such d
platform ms now proposed by the I'D
yocates OF the union" policy. he
would have been elected. Judge
StocksIager Is not an active candi.
date, but will accept II the party
wishes IL.
Senator Macbeth, OF Custer county
Is one OF the leading mining men OF
the state and has record OF two or
three terms In the state senate back
NJ him. lie has many friends In the
party.
Senator MeClear. OF Kootensi coun-
ty, has also been mentioned. but II
Is undestcoc that be has announced
that he would not accept the nomina-
tion. His friends continue to urge
his, however. Senator McClear Is one
OF the strong advocates Of the
union" plan as opposed TO the dis
uniou' one. lie is urging the party
10 put forth a platform OF principles
upon which all. Dubois. as well a.
anti-Dubois, can find no objection to
what is In i,.-Capital News.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09
)SSIBLE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES!
'[R EXPRESSES VIEWS!
rs and dentlles IN South Part Of State A0ept tie
Court Decision IS Vindtltion Of DemOultt Plrty.

verdict that the test oath, celestial
and all. Is self-executing, and cannot
be wiped out oy the present elector IS
oath or any other legislative substi.
tute.
A trip through this Mormon coun-
try would quickly convince even the
most subservient jack Mormon that
tie Mormons regard their fight as
lost. They do not even hope now
that the democrats will abandon
their contention, and they fear the
republicans will be con. PEELED to ac-
quiese In making the test oath a
part of the registration oath.
A Republican Attorney at Law.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

The one faction proposes a uniica
tion on purely and admitted demo.
cratic policies while the other side
proposes policy OF disunion along
lines OF policies that are questioned.
The one fartion proposes to place
not single plaok I'm the platform
that is opposed by any considerable
number Of democrats, az least, hu,
which all viii admit are democratic.
The other faction proposes TO make
its principal plank one the democracy
OF which is denied oy many.
The conciliatory faction claims "a
Hnd precedent for It's position TO The
action OF Bryan recently. Upon hi.
return from bis tour around the
world he announced his belief ia gov.
ernment ownership Of railways. This
met with the favor OF many demo
ats-perbaps majority OF them.
but there was great prot ST from !
lSrge number.
fFH e1ts Dffau aUUDuBCku kgal
10 view Of his opposition, ant IN
view a the fact that there are live,
burning issues upon which all demo.
Gratis agsee, be would waive bis de-
mand for government osuersbip n
the interests Of general harmony. and
IL Is proposed that the Denver con.
sention promulgate a platform con.
tanning DO plank over which ans con.
siderable number OF democrats ma,
stumble. bat viii name a platform
containing admittedly democratic
principles.
The dis1nion element, as IT Is called
j. headed by former senattr Du,
bois. The other element has DO over
powaring leader, but is backed b,
tbouasnds OF democrats all over th,
state whose names are known every
where as men devoted to the party,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

the hereafter. That Is unquestion-
ably true, but the decision OF the
court admit that the priesthood Of
the Mormon church are diyineiy
authorized TO make contracts op
earth that earthly authorities cannot
question.
The contention of the Tribune is
that marriage 10 be eonsummated IN
heaven, should he performed ia
heaven. But let Is 10y aside our
ideas and theories 10 regard TO such
matters. The uninterrupted con-
summation OF celestial marriages
mean poiYesmy on earth.
The fundamental idea behlnd seal
Ing, celestial and patFiarcbzl mar.
rixges was 70 bring about a marital
relation Ia beayeu-ur heil--that was
not possible on earth. The old time
Mormon believed that every devoal
Mormon would be King In heaven.
ard the more wives and children be
had. the greater wuuld be bis glory
From the number of cases Of polyg.
ausy. they have evidently persuaded
the women that their salvation de-
pends upon their suhiuaatioo 10 the
will Of the wen. These women. be-
lieying this, and knowing that eeles-
lial marriage Is permissible cap
easily be lead 10, in reality, become
polygamous wives
IL gives the Mormon an opening.
We do not believe that many viii
take advantage OF the condition, but
some may. The decision OF the court,
nnintentionaily, payes the way for
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09
Idaho Democrats Are Showing Lively Interest in State
Politics, Which Indicates Party Success
ALL GOOD and WORTHY MfN /!
whether Senator W { WhtWe Permits His Name to be Used Not
lemhi County Will Send an Unnuded Delegation to Wallace But
Every Delegate Will be Booster for Dr. WhiWeI for Governor.

NJ Alexander Is one of the leading
merchants OF the state; has always
been a democrat and has taken an
active interest in democratic affairs.
He has served two terms as mayor
of Boise, having been elected In spite
of tremendously adverse republican
majorfties. lie has not authorized
the announcement Of his candidacy
for governor, and does not want it,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09
Harry GIeke Rtp0ts ! Most
Disl9ieellIe Trip.


who took the surveying party down
the river to Lewiston, returned here
Sunday by the way VI Butte. They
left here about the 10th of last
month which would make about Is
days they were gone making the trip.
To a representative OF The Record.
er Mr. Guleke stated that they had
bad weather during the entire trip.
which made II exceedingly unpleas.
ant.
The party reached Lewiston the
last day OF the month. where they
disposed OF the boat and took the
train for home. Harry Guleke has
made the trip to the mouth OF the
Salmoa ssnefore, aud was so well &c.
/ quainted with the different rapids
that they experienced no difficulty In
getting through. The worst place
they had to 90 through was the last
rapids In the Black Canyon. which
Is something over hundred miles
from Salmon.
They took plenty OF time making
the trip SO that Mr.. Bacon could
make a report upon the advantages
or disadvantages of the route fol
railroad building. No day did they
make more thaa twenty miles day.
Harry SAYS that Mr.. Bacon stated
that the route was more feasible for
railroad building than he anticipat.
ed, and will make favorable report
to his employers. IL Is said that
there Is but one or two places along
the route which presents any great
difficulties 10 the way.
Mrs. Bacon met Mr.. Bacon at
Butte the last OF the week, whers
they took the train for the EasI
where IL Is presumed he goes TO re.
port MS observations 70 his company
This is the second or third inspection
made OF tais route by surveyors ano
Ia every case the reports have beei
most favorable. IL Is said that sons
eight or ten miles Of the road bee
would have TO be blasted out II th
solid canyon, but when the rails wer,
laid the track ~ould be as solid "
The ages.
The Recorder believes the road vii
he built from Armstead 10 Lewiston
hy the way OF Salmon, but when
actual construction work begins It Is
bard 70 say. IL may be that actual
construction work may not begin
until next year. but whatever inter.
ests are making this survey are
spending too much money TO not in.
tend TO 90 any farther with the WORK
than Just looking the country over,
and determining for themselves the
possibilities OF railroad building. II
Is becoming pretty generally accepted
as fact that the company back OF
this project Is the Milwaukee.
This company Is now pushing THEFT
northern iine to the coast N rapidly
as money and men can. For this rea
son this line may not be built until
after that line IL completed. How
ever. we feel assured that the road
will be built within the next Two
years and by the present company.
Messrs. GuIeke and Sandilan left
Tuesday With q boat load OF supplies
for sboup and puint some forty
miles further down the river. where
some parties are putting in hume
for placer mining.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

earthly polyganIy. Those ~ho think
that senator Dubois contention and
position have been qaie,ed forsver
are sadly mistaken. We wish they
had been, bat. In truth. must admit
that be Is ia better positiop than
ever before. II the law OF the state
Of Idaho cannot take cosnizance Of
celestial marriage, Il should be
amended. -cald~ell Tribune lRspl.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

many OF their own doctrines as pro
mulgated by Roosevelt and La Fol.
Iette and may be offensive to them.
They charge that the party ma
chine Is desirous OF retaining control
at any cost so that they may place
planks In the platform, which are
disputed In their democracy and
which are sure to cost many votes
without a returning compensation.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09
Resolutions .. Rsspse..

Whereas Almighty God In his all
wise providence was pleased to call
from our midst our beloved Seighbor
Alien Horace Martin of Camp No.
1910 ~. ". ot a.
BE II resolved that be vas 4 good
and upright woedman ard bis memo
ry will never he blotted out from the
members OF Salmon Camp M 7aie.
fraternaiiy submitted
7. j. Atkins
j. II. Hollbrook
+. X. Goodell
Committee on Resolutions.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

The delegates the convention at Wallace
from Lemhi County will be united in placing in nomination
Dr. William c. Nhge OF this city for the gubernatora
nation. The doctor has indicated wants the
nomination. his many friends this county that he
would accept the nomination to him unsolicited.
DR. Whitwell has represented this county In
for three terms and has fully expectations upon
When his
side right and the feeling f the gu
Material chair with the honor himself people
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

rmon papers over the
be wbistling to keep
age. 1t Is noticeable,
It they are not making
as they were when the
fist rendered. Since
bave found out just what
does mean their silence
in great chunks. Fol-
advance copy of a letter
tar from a prominent
bcatello, who seems to
e Moi mons themselves
ecision.
Idaho, March 26. 1908.
tar: Knowing that your
able paper circulates
The state. / desire to ex-
columns and TO its read
for their comfort and
ley are in need of either,
Us of this entire section
on the recent ruling OF
t court. The supreme
bn is accepted by every
Mormobs and Gentiles,
D laymen as a complete
of the position of the
party during the past two
1t is admitted that all
ntheastern Idaho that the
bust take the test oath 10
pte at the next election.
ing to read in the Mormon
papers that the decision
IS and bis contention, and
bis will now have to prove
Mormon church practices
before he can ask a Mormon
test oath. These Mormon
IpieSS great satisfaction
lecision. 1t is all a very
and deceives no one, and
J does it deceive the Nor
Mormons understand what
N means. They know that
vote this fall they must
Test oath, celestial mar
Icluded. They also know
ey take the test oath they
ested for perjury, and they
that it can and will be
lat they commit perjury
take the test oath.
lpreme Court hasn't de-
Mormons by its decision
tied definition of celestial
Celestial marriage" is
lstitution. The supreme
the constitution is self-ex-
No party can afford now to
lcles In the way OF its ex-
rhe small band of demo-
e employ OF the MurmoDs,
lat the party abandon its
,rm demanding that the
axe the test oath, make
worse than ridiculous in
npt to extract comfort out
sion. The democratic par
court are agreed that the
nust be taken as a prere-
voting.
,me COURT says IL is self-ex-
The democratic party says
be executed by organized
bat excuse can any one
lst organized effort, in the
Q supreme court decision?
ratio party will see to it
take the test oath
they vote, and the repub-
will lind 1T more difhcult
IS last election, to prevent
oath being administered.
lblican machine and the
nay prevent the test oath
iinistered at the coming
hrcugh force, as they did
election, but the moral
Ie court decision guaran-
IL they succeed IN tnis
e legislature will be CON-
tatute to incorporate the
" In the electors cath.
IONS understand full well
escape much longer
onstitutionai requirement
!, They are yery much
/, that IL they vote Illegally
for so doing, their
nd its way 10 the supreme
the United States. This
once upon a time. In a
diving this Identical pro-
be state constitution, and
le Mormous have a very
lection of what the su-
IT of the United States
hits clause of the Idaho
On and of them.
Mormon apologists sho are
and singing that the su-
IT decision is a knock out
! and the democratic party
Il the Mormons themselves,
change their tune and
be Mormons are not grate-
&c Ailshie or the supreme
, opinion OF the court as TO
word celestial means. can
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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-09

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-07-24
SUPERVISORS HAD
PICNIC TUESDAY
Supervisors, Present and Past,
With Families have Out
ing at South Haven.
SPENT DAY At MONEYS PARK
Dinner at Colonial Tavern. Plans
Talked for a Permanent
Organization.

The supervisors and eX supervisors and
their families enjoyed an outing at South
Haven last Tuesday. There were 53
present and the day was one OF pleasure
and profit TO those who were there. The
party was met at the dock by Supervi.
sor Spencer with his fine launches and
conveyed up the river to MONEYS Park,
delightful spot about four miles up
the river. At noon the party returned
to the city and dined at the Colonial
hotel. Some time was then spent IN the
Dunkley pavilion in social intercourse
and in watching the steamer City of
South Haven enter the harbor and uu-
load its passengers. The remainder Of
the day was passed in visiting points of
interest about the city.
The plan of permanent organization
of the supervisors past and present and
county officers past and present was dis
cussed and met with universal favor. 1t
is probable sthat such an organization
will be perfected at the October session
of the board of supervisors.
Those present from Paw Paw were
Supervisor Jerome c. Warner and wife,
Ex-supervisors G. w. Young and VIM.
Killefer and wives, County Clerk Mosier
and wife and the Fellowship quartet,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-07-24
HURRAH FOR BILL KILLEFER
Has Been Sold to Washington
American League Team
for 81, 500.

Last week we announced that Billie
Killefer, who has been playing ball in
the Texas league, had been sold to San
Francisco. Then came the report that
Washington had bought him for a con-
sideration of $l,5OO. This report was
confirmed Wednesday by letter from
Wade, and Bill goes to the big league.
A Washington dispatch has the follow
ing to say Of the deal:
'Killefer, the young catcher corralled
by Jesse Tannehill in Texas, is a brother
of the utility man of the Detroit team.
Cantillon got tip on Ki.lefer some
weeks ago, and as he has several friends
managing teams In the Texas league, he
wrote them regarding the youngster,
and in each instance received reply
stating that Killefer was the best catcher
ever seen in the Texas league, and in
view Of the fact that some very good
catchers have been brought into the
majors from that organization, this
makes Killefer look like promising
youngster.
Jesse Tannehill went to have look
at him, and after he had seen him work
in two games, reported that Killefer
was ripe, and the deal for him was closed
at once.
at is likely that Killefer will join the
team shortly, in which event one Of the
three catchers now on the clubs pay
roll will be dropped, and it is most likely
that Mike Kahoe will be the man."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-07-24
HILTON WINS FAME
IN MURDER CASE
Was Chief Counsel for Defense
in Trial Of Steve Adams
Acquitted Of Murder.
FORMERLY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Went From Here to Denver and
Has Climbed to Top Of
His Profession.

The Grand Junction Coli Daily News
comments very favorably on the manner
in which Judge o. n. Hilton, formerly
probate Judge of this county, conducted
the defense OF Steve Adams, accused of
the murder of Arthur Collins, manager
of the Smuggler Union mine at Telluride :,
Col, in November, 1902.
Collins was shot through window
while sitting at table engaged in a
friendly game OF cards. The murder
was part of the troubles that have led
to so much crime in Colorado and Idaho
between the western federation of miners
and the mine owners, and which resulted
in the murder of Governor Steuuenberg,
the trial of Meyer and Pettihone and
the conviction of Harry Orchard, who
was sentenced to be hung and whose
sentence was commuted to life imprison-
ment. Adams had been twice before
tried, this being his third trial The
prosecution relied on alleged confessions
of the prisoner, the defense being an
alibi, which was testified to by eight
witnesses. The result was an acquttal,
the jury celebrating ess than an hour
and agreeing on the second ballot. Judge
Hilton was the leading counsel for the
defense.
Speaking of his address to the jury,
the News says: "Never before has such
a bitter eXcoriation been heard in west
ern Colorado. Like peal of thunder
the dramatic appeal of the advocate
went crashing through the court room"
1.-The brilliant Denver attorney" 1.-The
eloquent advocate" "Hilton's masterful
plea" are a few of the complimentary
expressions used by the News in com-
menting on Judge Hiton's management
of the defense.
"a genuine love feast, says the News,
twas held the evening after the trial by
the attorneys connected Herewith"
Among the invited guests at the banquet
was our fellow townsman, A. Lynn Free,
he aud Judge Hilton being the only two
persons present known to Paw Paw
people.
Judge Hilton has many friends in
Paw Paw who will be greatly pleased to
learn OF his success in his profession and
who would very much like to greet him
during our approaching home coming
week. Why not come, Ned?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-07-24
LOOKING BACKWARD
Interesting Items Clipped from True
NOrtherner a Quarter Century Ago.
1T, 1893.

Mrs. Jerome Warner and Mrs. Palmer
are visiting in Bangor.
A new residence is to be built by Mr.
l. b. Sheldon on the corner of Paw Paw
and Niles streets.
A gentleman at Lawton says that he
had lot of hogs that gained 100 pounds
each in As days, which is pretty rapid
growth.
W. II. Filley, Esq, must be doing a
good hotel business at st. Joe. The
Lakeview House, of which he is proprle-
tor roomed 66 guests on the 18th inst
A pretty good showing.
Col. j. b. Culver, formerly in business
in this place, a son-in-law of Uncle David
Woodman, died very suddenly in a bar
Der shop in Buffalo, n. Y, on Wednes-
day Of last week. tie was colonel of the
18th Mich. Infantry, and we'll known by
many of our citizens
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-07-24

Al. Mcneil has commenced operations
for his new brick veneered house. He
will have a good one rs he has engaged
a good set of workmen. Heffron the
stone work, Morris the brick and Davey,
Reed and Ocobock the wood work
There are no better workmen anywhere.
Messrs. Cole and Stone are putting in
their machinery for the new shirt fac
tory. They have their engine set up and
in running order. They are setting to
begin with, sixteensW heeler & Wilson
machines, and expect to commence op-
erations the first of August. Their ma
chinery, including their engine, is all on
the second floor. The engine is a neat
little affair of two horse power. II the
business proves as successful as they ex-
pect they will put in a larger one next
year
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-07-24
Cleaners Will Have Picnic.

The Cleaners of Van Buren, county
will hold a rally in the village of Law
renee on Thursday, August 6. A mum.
Der of Arbors from Berrien county will
join and it is expected a large crowd
will be there. Good local speakers and
a representative of the supreme Arbor
Dor will address the people. The Law
renee bard will furnish music during
the day. There will be ball game and
other attractions which will make it
worth while to take the day Off