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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27


Clean sport never had more distfn-
guished friends and patrons than now.
President Roosevelt, ex-President
Cleveland, DR.. Henry van Dyke and
the best of the nature writer's can fish
and hunt and give fair account of
themselves In their relation to beasts
and fishes. At recent convention of
anglers DR.. van Dyke defined a true
sportsman as "a man who finds his
recreation In fair and exciting effort
to get something that is made for hui
man use In a way that involves some
hardship. little risk, good deal of
skill and ability, and plenty Of out-of-
door life" Mr. Cleevland sent his
word Of protest against fishing hog
gerry and Mr.. Roosevelts utterance
on the subject is Characteristic: ITO
make very large bag, whether of
deer or prairie chickens, or ducks, or
quail, or woodcock. or trout, is some
thing of which to be ashamed and not
to boast"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27

To older graduates of American col
leges, and to most adults who have
not been to college. the solemnity of
the undergraduate youngster is naive.
ly funny. One college paper, in such
bitter style as might be appropriate to
some mighty moral or political issue,
chastises the entire undergraduate
body for not turning out to cheer the
football team at practice All other
practice. say at penmanship or the
piano, can be carried on by the prac-
TIGERS with the requisite tools. Foot
ball. apparently, cannot be learned ex.
cept In presence Of a mob. Another
college paper gravely protests against
the freshmen's increasing habit of
walking on the prohibited side of
certain street, and declares college
customs to a sacred tradition, to be
reverently observed by each young
batch of collegians,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
Rare Coin to Be Sold

The sale of the rare Miners bank"
ten-dollar gold piece, struck in Cal
ifornia in 1850, the feature of the auc-
ton of old coins at Elders, says the
New York Times. Collectors com.
peted for this souvenir of the gold
money of the pioneers This gold preco
was one of a series struck during the
gold fever days in San Francisco as
substitute for regular United States
gold coins, of which in the west at
the time there was a great scarcity.
1t is not known how many of these
coins are still in existence, but the
number is extremely limited.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
Castles In the Air.

Wealthy American women have re
Gently taken up balooning, and a
friendly observer is inspired to dilate
upon the inexpensiveness of the pas.
time, and then to let his imagination
soar. A fine balloon, he says, costs
only $500, and one sailor can run it,
bile, may easily eat up a modest for
tune every year. This is fact. Fancy
takes command as the author suggests
the charm of vacations spent in cap
tive balloons, or, better still, in kite
houses" moored anywhere from
thousand to 10000 feet above the sur
face, In that pure and rarefied at
mosphere which invalids go far to
find. Provisions would be sent up and
letters sent down in a traveling-bas-
ket; there could be telephone connec-
ton; and harsh sounds, unsightly
scenes and disagreeable odors would
all be cut off by distance. To be sure,
the wind and the kite house might
take notion to fall simultaneously.
Then woman who had assembled to
escape the tension of business or SO
ciety or family affairs would have
fine chance to learn whether the ex
pertinent had strengthened her nerves
But, says the Youths Companion,
granting that all went well above, and
granting that our women would con.
sent to fee--or fiy--their responsible.
ties. such an undertaking would prob
ably be hampered from below. Unless
the occupant of an air castle arranged
to return to earth at frequent inter.
walls her husband or sweetheart would
get her back, even II he had to take
the risk Of climbing up the cable.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
Perfectly Proper Word.

Tote is good English, on higher au-
thority than that 1t is colloquialism
which has become engrafted into our
language, 1t is Anglo-Saxon to the
core. as, says Bosworth's Anglo-Saxon
Dictionary, London edition of 1852,
thus: Tote from Titan, to lift up, to
carry in the hands or upon the per-
son In the same sense as the Latin
Tollo-tollere," Tote is not known ex.
cept among English descended people,
and is unquestionably correct, al.
though now obsolete to a great extent
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27

Is cents pound. The Australian GUS
toms law imposes on all foreign oleo-
margarine duty of six cents a pound,
and requires that the outside case Of
all packages be labeled plainly "Oleo-
margarine 1t is stated that these
restrictions were placed upon this
product to prohibit its importation.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
Sight Reading.

Mrs. Rusticus-Pa, our boy Tommy
must be awful careless with that
there autermobilly he got you to buy
for him, up to the city.
Mr.. Rusticus-How so, ma?
Mrs. Rusticus-Why, he writes In
hits here letter that he keeps it in the
garbage.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
oIeomaraarlne in Australia.

Consul F. w. Cooling, writing from
New Castle, says that oleomargarine
manufactured in New South Wales is
packed in seven, IA and 2S pound tins
for export and in Sc pound tubs for To-
cal use. About three tons are used
locally month, and 1t WHOLESALERS at
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
Cotton Grown In India

Cotton is raised all over India. but
the length, coarseness and general
quality OF the fiber varies with each 10.
cality. Owing to primitive methods
OF cultivation the average yield is only
about one-third that of the United
States. If the boil worm ruins a crop
the patives perform a religious rite,
and II the second crop is also destroy.
ed they alphabetically starve to death.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
Mluht BE Mistaken.

do you think 1t would be beneficial
II should go away somewhere for
few months, doctor?'
Can you afford it?''
Il guess So"
Remember, you have not yet re.
ceived my bill"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27

Modern improvements have their
dangers. A man whose barn is light.
ed by electricity attempted to pull
what he thought was the cord which
turns on the current. Instead, he
pulled a mules tail A great light
dawned on him very suddenly.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27

The French military dirigible La
Patrie, which is causing the govern.
ment some worry by running, or
rather flying away, is said to be yellow.
Her owners will agree that she is be.
having In decidedly yellow manner.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27
Making a Pig of Himself.

"a modest appearing man."
Eyes, but he's always making a pig
of himself"
"You surprise me-"
Eyes; he stands behind the scenes
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27

bill prohibit
practically killing
Tenth district
the Uni
Of
attorney his
fifth
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27

A Brooklyn man died 10 days after
his wedding. Nope, you lose. He
wasn't married on Friday
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-02-27

and squeals and grunts In the barn
yard scene during the play Down on
the Farm"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
LIES IN NAMELESS GRAVE.
Montana MiIIiOnaire'S Benefciaries
Erect No Mnrker.

Butte. Mont. March 2L-Fourteen years
ago James Tuowhy. an old miner, died
alone in his cabin. He left a will giving
all his property to Daniel Shields, the
Catholic Church, and several other per-
sons
The beneficiaries of his charity have
realized nearly million dollars out of his
estate. and to-day it was brought out in
court that old man Tuowhy's remains lie
in an unmarked grave. and that his cx-
ecutor. Rev. Cyril Pawley. and his bene-
ficiaries had forgotten to make provision
for headstone
Shields. who realized 100000 out Of the
estate through his bequest. made pro-
test in court against a final settlement
of the estate until the executor and bene-
ficlaries have at least shown enough re-
sDect to Tuowhy's memory to erect q
monument at lis grave.
John Carroll. the Roman Catholic Rish-
op OF Helena, received $400.ccO from the
estate for the church; Bishop O'Dav. of
Oregon. got S2o0.00O and Mother Irene. OF
Leavenworth. Sl,eO0
Tuowhy also left about $4,000 in cash
when he died. but it has never been
found. and it is supposed he had it buried
or that some one stole it while he was
on his death bed.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
SENATOR B. R. TILLMAN I'LL
South Carolina Statesman Suffers
from Nervous Disorder.
Held at Home by Recurrence Of
AfflictiOn of Three
Years Ago.

Columbia, S. C. March 21.-senator B.
R Tnlman, who l4ft Washington on
Monday last. to attend meeting Of the
board of trustees of Clemson College,
went to his home after a two days ses-
sion Of the board. and on Thursday nigh,
he was taken seriously i'll
During the last twenty-four hours, how
ever, mis- condition has improved
About three years ago the Senator had
a nervous attack and suffered from numb
ness and tingling in the left side. The
present illness is return Of the old
trouble.
His physicians. Drs- Hunter ard Bab-
cock. say that there are now no indica-
tions or organic trouble. and are hopeful
that after a few DAYS rest. the Senator
may be Wen enough to return to his du-
ties in Washington.
The following statement was issued by
DR.. Babcock to-day:
Senator Tillman was taken seriously
i'll Thursday night. He spoke Monday
at Washington, and. after two days al
Clemson College. he went 10 his home
at Trenton. complaining of the heat That
night he had an attack, evidently due tc
hard work. and the unusual heat. which
produced nervous troubles similar to
those from which he suffered three years
ago, when he consulted specialists in
Philadelphia. who found no signs OF or
gaaic disease. After a short rest the
Senator was soon again at his post. In
his present attack, symptoms of the old
numbness and tinghng Of the left side
have returned. but they are lessening in
the last twenty-fonr hours,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
A STIRRING APPEAL.

We now eaIl upon the work
erS of our common country to-
Stand faithfully by our friends,
Oppose and defeat our enc
mics, whether they be-
Candidates for President,
For Congress, or other Offices,
whether
Executive, Legislative, or judi
ciaI.
Each candidate Sh0Bid be
questioned and pledged as tn his
attitude upon all subjects OF i'm
pOrtancc to the tOIIcrS. whether
in factory. farm. field. shop, or
mine.
We ngain renew and hereby
declare cur complete and abid-
ing faith In the tradc-uniOn
movement 90 successfully accom-
pIish the amcIioratiOn Of eco
nOmic conditions benelttIng all
Of our people. The historical past
of our movement, its splendid
achievements TN labor's behalf.
and magnificent present stand
Ing warrants the assertion and
jHStificS our prediction for its
future success.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
RAYNER'S SON GONE
Baltimore Man Believed to
Be Mentally DiSOrdered.
INJURED IN FALL FROM AUTO
william II. Rayner Sought by His
ReIafives-WOman Who l. Said to
Him j. Also Missing-SenatOr Ex-
poets SON 90 Return Soon.


Special 20 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Nd, March 2l.-Winlam B.
Rayner a well-known lawyer. son Of
United States Senator Rayner. has dis
appeared. and his father and other rela-
uves are exerting every effort TO locate
him. He is believed 70 be somewhere in
The mountains Of Pennsylvania
lie has beeQ away week, but me fact
Of his disappearance was not made public
until to-day. Several experts in mental
diseases recently examined him.
Mr. Rayncr's wife is a member OF a
prominent family. They have been mar
ried about ten years and have several
children
The Senator and members OF the family
are distressed over the young mans dis
appearance
The family fear that he VIII fell into
The hands Of INSCRIPTIONS persons. who
might detain him against his wishes or
otherwise take advantage Of him.
Develops Taste for Politics.
Young Rayner developed a taste for
politics a few years back. and was can
didate for the house of delegates. He
was defeated, however. After this brief
venture into the political arena Mr.. Ray
ner withdrew. and has not taken any
active part in politics since. although he
has always been interested in the sue
cess OF his father.
Mr. Rayner has been quite an advocate
of outdoor sports. and is an ardent auto
mobilist It is said that he recently fell
from the car and was slightly injured.
Senator Rayner asked to be excused from
going into any Of the details connected
with the disappearance of his son. but
said he was confident he would come
back.
A woman much older than young Ray
ner, who is said TO have considerable in
fuenee over him, is also out Of town.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
CALLS ROOSEVELT LEADER.
Bishop Says President is savior of
the Country.

Philadelphia. March 2l.-TOUching
on national affairs in receiving into
full membership eight young men. at
to-day's session Of the Philadelphia
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Bishop Clanston. OF Washing
ton. D. c. said;
Ten more years OF the same old
regime that has afflicted this country
and this republic would have gone TO
destruction II ever God Almighty
summoned a man to special mission,
it was when he called Theodore Roose-
welt 10 the leadership OF the moral sen
timent OF the country. Theodore
Roosevelt has called the people to dis
tinguish between right and wrong, be-
tween good politics and statesman
ship.
~Am the people want is a leader and
they have the leader in a man who
occupies the Presidential chair IN
Washington. What a ring there was in
the last message against corporation
power and rule. I am locSing for an
other message. ] expect It soon
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
WHAT MESSAGE WILL URGE.

Currency Legislation along the
lines OF the AIdrich bill.
Anew employers liability law.
A bin regulating the employ
ment Os chiid labor in the Dis
triet of CoIuIr.bia.
Amendment of the sherman
sRti-tFust law so a. TO permit
traffic agreements, pooling ar
engagements. and other proper
combinations, under govern
mental restrictions.
The passage of measure pro
NidinS for an Investigation OF
the present tariff schedules by a
esmmissiOn- preferably consist
Ing of the Ways and Means Com
mitfce OF the House and the FL
nance Committee of the senate,
with p -Iew TO revision of the
tariff at n special session Of Con-
EreSs, &c be held after March 4,
1909.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
EX-SAL0oN MAN TAKES LIFE.
High License and Small Trade Make
OhiOan DexpOndent.

Springfield. Ohio, March a.-Stepping
in front of mirror, John z. Burke. who
recently quit the saloon business because
of the heavy license. decreasing trade.
and unpromisiFg outlook, cut his throat
from ear to ear, this afternoon. dying
almost instantly.
Burke has been acting strangely. He
was tod that employment had been Of
fered him in barber shop. but ne said
he could not work there. because he did
not have any tan shoes, He leaves a
wife and three children. one OF whom Is
critically ILL.,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
ALA MUST DIE.
Priests slayer Tries 10 Beat out
Brains in Cell.

Denver, March 2i.-The motion for a
new trial Tor Giuseppe AHA. convicted
of the murder OF Father Leo Heinriehs,
was denied to-day. He was sentenced TO
be hanged during the week beginning
July L next.
Ala made repeated attempts last night
TO commit suicide by beating his head
against the iron bars OF the cell His
head was covered with bruises when he
was brought 20 court to-day When
asked II he had anything 10 say. Ala
said.
Il did not do anything
There Is no likelihood OF an appeal 10
the Supreme Court. as Ala has no funds
and there has been no proof introduced
Of errors I'm the trial
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
ABRUZZI SAILS FOR HOME.
Duke Declines TO Discuss story Of
Engagement to Miss EIkinS.

Engagement 10 NTSs ElkInN.
New York, March 1.-THE Duke of the
Abruzzi sailed to-day on the Cunarder
Lusitania
He stayed in his cabin and sent on;
word by his valet that he would say moth
ing more than he had said already
About 800 Italians were on the pier. hop
ing TO get glimpse of the duke when
the liner drew out into the stream. but he
did not come on deck
His secretary said that the duke would
not discuss the subject of his engagement
10 Miss Elkins.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
MODIFIED MESSAGE
TO Be SUBMITTED
President Prevailed Upon to
Tone UtteranceS.
CAMPAIGN EXIGENCIES
Trade Delegation from the West
Pleads for Conservatism.

Representative Of Chicago, II. Louis,
and Kansas City Urse Roosevelt to
AiIay Public Apprehension by Pro-
posing Proper Legislation 10 Con-
Eress - COnEr-ssmen's Pleas for
Peace Before Election Given Heed.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
TWO PRIESTS INDICTED.
Porto Rican Jury Objects to PubIi-
cation About Marriages.

cation About Marriages.
San Juan. March 31.-The Federal
grand jury has found an indictment
against two priests. Fathers Janices
and Vega. the editors Of the Ideal Ca
toiico. for publishing an article which
asserted that marriages celebrated by
judges constitute state concubinage
and that the children of such mar
riages are iuegiumate.
The jury declares that the article is
an insult TO women vino prefer a civil
marriage to that of the Catholic
church In the Indictment the jury de-
scribes the article as obscene
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
Viii Oppose Candidates
for Presidency.
AN ADDRESS is ISSUED
Wage Workers Are Called Upon
to Begin the Battle.
HITS AT SUPREME COURT

Asserts that While that Body May
Be Able, Temporarily, to Retard
the Growth of the Labor Move
meRt, No Power on Earth Can
Destroy or Outlaw the Cause of
the Men Who Toil-Urges an
Amendment of Sherman Law.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
POLICE WILL WATCH
BENNING GAMBLERS
Authorized to Get Evidence
for District Attorney.
BAKER NAY HIT DIRECT
Commissioners Given Decision
by Corporation Counsel.

Lengthy Discussion Follows, and Mr..
Mncfa-land Is Outvoted in His
stand that the Washington Police
Make ArreSts-MRj. Sylvester Re-
ceives Orders to Instruct His Men
10 Obtain Information.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

Commissioner West said yesterday:
As matter Of fact, notwithstanding repeated in
teviews which I have seen in the newspapers. no
motion has ever been made BY any Commissioner
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
Continued ON Page 10, Column 6
BaItImore and Retarn. sI.ss.

Every Saturday and Sunday All trains
both ways. both days. except ROYAL Lin
tied. City Offices. 1917 q ST. and 6l9 Pa.
ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
Continued on Page 2. Column 4.
s.BeinV Your own Banker

Is neither safe nor profitable start an
account with TniCn Trust Co. 18th & VI.
whore your funds viii draw interest. Capl-
fal and surplus. g. .0o. Govt control
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
KING is INFORMED
Duke Advises Ruler of En-
gagement, Says Report.
WILL hErURN IN AUTUMN
Cable from Rome Says POpuIace Is
Aroused at Stories of DOwries.
Wife VIII BE "Her Royal High
ness" without Necessity Of Decree.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
New York. March IA special cable
gram to the New York American from
Rome says
''The King has been informed by the
Duke OF the Abruzzi Of his desire 10
marry Miss Elkins.
king Emmanuel never offered opposi-
ton: he only wished not TO hasten mat
ters and made the stipulation that every
thing should be arranged with ealmness
and dignity. in order 10 give the marriage
fitting solemnity.
Meanwhile public opinion in America
should be calm. When the Duke OF the
Abruzzi returns TO Rome. all details will
be arranged il the duke persists In his in
Ientions.
Returns in Autumn.
He will return 10 America in the au-
tumn. accompanied b. the Duke d'Aosta
The Count Of Turin. who will represent
the King at the wedding, said, strictly
speaking. the marriage should take place
in Rome. but for various reasons the
King would rather have ii performed in
America.
"On the arrival of the bridal party in
Rome there wiH be formal transcription
of the marriage in the registers of the
royal family in the presence OF the King.
Queen, princes. and ministers. Miss FL
kins will have until autumn to become a
convert TO Catholicism.
"The Pope viii authorize the Archbishop
of New York to effect the conversion. An
official announcement Of the bethrotal
will be published Two weeks before the
marriage.
Duke Is Rich Man.
There is great indignation in court
| against reports in American papers that
the duke is making the marriage a ques-
ton Of money and insists on dowry The
prefect OF the palace said:
In Europe nobody would conceive
such absurdities- An Italian prince has
no need 10 seek a wealthy heiress. Be
sides the Duke of the Abruzzi is one Of
the richest Italian princes. The American
papers also make too much Of a fuss over
the question Of titles and rights. There is
no such question. Who ever marTies
Abruzzi will become Her Royal High
ness Duchess of the Abruzzi." The King
/ is much annoyed by the extravaganees of
/ the American press.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

What about the great capitalistic in
terests-whO viii they favorg''
In my opinion. the great capitalistic
interests in the end will be for Bryan.
Why2 Because if Taft Is elected he will
stand charged with carrying out Roose-
velt's policies. and the Republican Sen
ate will be reduced TO obedience 10 him
"The corporations will then have moth
ing to hope for. but II Bryan IS success
ful in his election. it viii be rebuke to
Roosevelt and all thGt the President
stands fOr-that is 10 say. il VIII be a
vindicatiOn of conservative Republican
ism. The Republican party viii then re-
organize in the Senate and Bryan will be
helpless. in my judgment. the whole
moneY interests viii eventually support
Bryan as a choice OF evil
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
baltimore and Ohio TO Cincinnati,
Louisville and st. Louis.

9:l9 a. m. 4:O5 ,. M, and l2:40 night. CitI
Ticket Offices, 1917 G st. NV. and 6ls Pa
ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

Nc are after your business. LibAe- a Co.
Send us your inquiries and We VIII SCI YOU
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

Boards Dressed sides SI.65 per 100.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & n. Y. ave. NV
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

siding s1.5O per zoe ft. "a big cut1
Frank Libbey & Co. 6th & n. Y ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

Prices ON Lumber a SIiIIwOrIc cut again
Frank Libbey & Co. 9Th & y. Y. ave. NV
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

Flooring CsIabaaaal s2.Oe per zoe.
Frank LiDbey s. Co. 9Th < Ny. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

Dressed Psliags 4 PIcketS. s2.e0 per 100
Frank Libbey & Co., eth & \. y. ave. nv.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
sweet VIoIets, &c Bunch.
Kramer. the Florist. si6 + ST.

White Pine Window Frames, tS2.0O1
Frank Libbey 4 Co., sth & n. Y. ave nx.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

Carnations, zoe Per Dozen.
Blackstone. l4th and II SITS. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
SEES BRYAN VICTORY
WattersOn Believes NebraS-
kan Can Defeat Taft.
CAPITAL TO AID DEMOCRAT
Corporations Fear Present Secretary
of Wnr Would Carry Ont Policies
OF ROOseVeIt-PreSIden and senate
OF Different Parties Would Prevent
Legislation Adverse 10 Capital.

Havana. Cuba. March I-Bryau and
Taft viii be the rival nominees for Presi-
dent Of the United States. and the issue
viii hang in doubt
Eventually the money interests viii
come 10 the support Of Bryan In the hope
Of administering a rebuff 10 President
Roosevelt. These are the prophecies made
by Col Henry Watterson. editor Of the
Louisville Courier-Journal in a remarka-
bIe interview given out here tonight
Who viii be the Democratic nominee?'
was asked.
Bryan. came the unhesitating reply.
who viii the Republicans nominate?"
Secretary Taft" was the equally firm
answer.
WHO viii be elected"
Anything is possible with Cod came
the reply. II hard times continue. Bryan
will be the next President. No party can
stand against hard timeS-secretary Taft
is one OF the best OF men. but that issue
is always predominating in American
politics.