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The Columbus journal., 1908-06-10
BUSINESS MEN ARE ORGANIZING
To Protect the Material interests OF
Taxpayers Against Unwise
leoiSl ation

Legislation.
Hundreds of the best business hOus-
e. Of Omaha have joined an Orsaniza-
ton styled the Merchants and Man
ufacturers' association. which is rap
idly growing in strength and influence.
Its avOwed object is to protect the ma
terial interests of taxpayers against
any movement known to be detriment-
al to them. Just now the association
is giving its attention to the. quiet but
vigorous campaign being carried on In
Nebraska by the paid agents Of the
Anti-Saloon league. who are seeking -
foist statutory prohibition upon the
they call county option" In other
states where they have operated they
openly declared that the object Of the
league IL statutory prohibition" that
county option is a natural step to pro-
hibition."
The Merchants and Manufacturers
association stands for a strict enforce
ment Of the SIocumb high license Law.
under which any village or town may.
BY popular vote. decide to license the
sale of liquor or not. Under this law
over $50 Nebraska towns have gone
ory. 1t affords the greatest possible
degree of home rule, not interfering
with the right Of q community to man.
age its own affairs. Under its prOvis-
ions, outsiders cannot dictate to the
people Of .. town or village what they
must do in the matter Of regulating
the liquor trahic. Every state in the
Union. save four, long ago adopted the
license system. and nearly two dozen
states have abandoned statutory prOhi-
bitiOn in order to adopt the license
system. Experience has proved that
the local license system Is the only
practical means Of regulating and con-
the sale Of liquor.
Agents Of the Anti-Saloon league are
telling Of the prohibition wave said to
be sweeping the country. bat they fail
10 say that the extension Of dry terri.
Tory In the north has been wholly un-
der state laws providing for the high
License. local option system.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-10
REPuoIATEo COUNTY OPTION


How Many Counties in Canada Stamp.
ed Out IN Unwiss Law.
When the business men Of Nebraska
get a full understanding Of sOcalled
county option they will cOnsign 1t to
oblivion. It Is used by agents Of the
Anti-SalOOn league as q means to an
end-it is simply q method by which
they expect to attain prohibition. This
fact they assert everywhere-their ul-
innate aim is state prohibition. They
are not content to let each town man.
age its own affairs. but send paid
agents into Nebraska towns to array
the non-tax-paying voters against local
property owners In efforts to deDrive
the latter of the right to control the
policy of the town whose expenses
they are taxed to pay. These paid In
,erlOpers are getting voters to sign Pc
tiriOns to the legislature to pass law
which would give all the voters Of .
county a right to dictate to any town
in the county as to what 1t must do In
respect to a matter which involves
thousands of dollars in loss or gain Of
business or of license fees.
The idea OF county option was taken
from Canada and transplanted into
some of the southern states. Agents
of the Anti-SalOon league found it to
be an attractive method in localities
where 1t had not been tried. They are
careful not to say that in many Cana
dian counties 1t was long ago repuOi-
ated and stamped out. Here Is what
Prof. Goodwin Smith of the Toronto
University wrote about it In one Of his
well-knOwn essays. some years ago:
IN 1878 the Canadian Parliament
passed the Canadian Temperance Act.
more commonly called the Scott Act.
The purport OF this Act may be de-
scribed as county option. 1t enables
any county adopting it by simple ma
jority Of the electors to prohibit the
sale OF any liquor within the county
for local consumption under penalty Of
a fine of fifty dollars for the first Of
tense. q hundred for the second. and
two months Imprisonment for the
third.
In the province of Ontario there are
forty-twO counties. Twenty-eight cOun-
ties adopted the Act. most Of them In
1884 and 1885. In 1888 ten counties.
nine of them at once. repealed it: and
in the following year the remaining
Scott Act counties also returned to
license law The majOrities for repeal
were overwhelming In Ontario the
Scott Act is generally regarded as Inn
possible of resuscitation. and the ad-
vOcates of prohibition legislation are
their minds to other measures.
This is a genuine verdict Of the peo-
pie. The liquor trade had exhausted
its power Of opposition in the early
part of the contest: In fact II hardly
in the field without doing
mischief to It's own cause"
Townspeople repudiated the Law be-
cause Il enabled outsiders to dabble
into local matters in which they had
no moral right to interfere. 1t Ia .
thing of the past.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-10

The Kerr estate. - IA 1883 west, six
nilee doc north Of Monroe. Gall on or
oddrsss Ma O. B. Watts, Monroe, Neb.
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-10

Howard e. Smith, Denver. Colo. -. 30
Emma A. Bean, Columbus. ......... ~
Otto ]. Hardessen. Columbus. 1000. 81
Johanna s. Often, Columbus. ...... %
Frank Sima, Tyndsli, s. D.. ....:.. 30
Rosa Hagr, Creston. ................ p
Christian Mstzsn, Leigh .......... 30
Laura n, Christensen. Leigh. .... 81
Lester Jenkinson, Columbus. ....... 20
Nellie A. Nelson, Columbus. ......... 10
The Columbus journal., 1908-06-10

business men were not SD muCu al oiu
of the loss of outside business as they
we're of the increase in taxes.
M'COOK-John E. Kelley, real es-
tate, writes: Il resided in Kansas in
1880 when the prohibition amendment
carried, coming to Nebraska five years
later. I have lived the last twenty
three years in McCoOk. All of that
time the city has favored licensing
and regulating the trafiic-the annual
license fee being $1,000. l was in
Iowa both before and since the prOhi-
bition law was abolished, and am free
to say that l favor the Slocumb law
when properly enforced over any
means of regulation that l have OBJ
served. In both Iowa and Kansas it
has always been as easy to get liquor
as in Nebraska, and much more SO
than 1t is in any Nebraska town that
does not favor license"
M'COOK-P. Walsh, president Nc
Cook National bank, replies: Il am
unalterably opposed to prohibition So
called, because the policy has proven
to be detrimental to business inter-
ests wherever it has been tried. l be-
lieve that Nebraska at this time has
better laws for regulating the sale OF
liquor than any other state"
A real estate man of McCoOk writes
that he is in favor of a strict en-
forcement of the Slocumb high license
liquor law in order that the revenues
from the trahic may make city taxes
low enough SO that eastern investors
will not shun Nebraska" He says
prohibition only takes away the reve-
nue. and does not stop the sale.
ARAPAHOE-R. J. Finch. mer.
chant. writes: The country tributary
2 AEspahoe has 2 lstGs foreign poRyr
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
*****:*:*:**: ***


The lady who submits the line,
which, in the opinion of the judges,
constitutes the best ending to the
above complete Limerick, will be
presented with a 5-pound box OF
Lowney's celebrated chocolates.
The gentleman who submits The
best concluding line will be given a
box of so La Matilde clear Havana
10+cent cigars.
The first, second and fifth lines
must rhyme. .l...
The contest is open to all residents
of Burleigh county and will close
on Saturday, December 10.
Contestants will enclose their of
ferings in a sealed envelope and ad
dress the same to Limerick" carr
OF Bismarck Stationery Company
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
A WOMAN'S. APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers of rheu-
matism, whether muscular or of the
joints, sciatica, lumbagos, backache,
pains in the kidneys or neuralgia
pains, write to her for home treat
ment which has repeatedly cured all
Of these tortures. She feels it her
duty to send it to ala sufferers FREE.
You cure yourself at home as thous-
ands will testify-no change of cli-
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
Marked for Death.

"Three years ago l was marked for
death A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors
failed to help me, and hope had fled,
when my husband got DR.. Kings
New Discovery" says Mrs. A. c. Will
liams, of Bac, Ky. The first dose
helped me and improvement kept on
until l had gained So pounds in
weight and my health was fully re-
stored" This medicine holds the
worlds healing record for coughs and
colds and lung and throat diseases.
1t prevents pneumonia. Sold under
guarantee at Beardsley & Finney s
drug store. soc and $1.00. Trial bot
tie free.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

mate being necessary. This simple
discovery banishes uric acid from the
blood, loosens the stiffened joints,
purifies the blood, and brightens the
eyes, giving elasticity and tone to the
whole system. If the above interests
you, for proof address Mrs. M. Sum-
mers, Box r, South Bend, Ind.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

Bismarck, N. D. Send in as many as
you like and be sure to singn your
name. You may be one of the lucR
ones.
]. W. Foley, r. H. Thistlethwalt'5
and Mrs. Minnie c. Budlong have kind
ly consented to act as judges in the
contest
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
A Dangerous Operation.

is the removal of the appendix by
surgeon. No one who ever takes DR..
Kings New Life Pills is ever subject
ed to this frightful ordeal. They
work so quietly you don't feel them.
They cure constipation, headache, bill
BUSINESS and malaria. Csc at Boards
ley & Finney's drug store.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

Adjustable runners attachable to
Baby Carriages and Go-carts; wheels
to carriage need not be removed. A..
w. Lucas Co.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
Limerick CONTEST
Local Firm Offers Attractive Prizes
to Ambitious Poets.

The Bismarck Stationery company
whose place of business is on Fifth
street, opposite the 500 hotel, has
decided to offer prizes for the best
fifth line to the following incom.
plete but highly poetic stanza, fresh
ly imported from Limerick, Ireland
:. : :. : :. :: :. !. : :: !: :. : I: :.
:. There's a store where you all :
: ought to go, :
: Kept by Knappen & LaMoure, :
:. you know;
:: Their book line is new .
: They sell candy, too
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

An unsurpassable line of Christmas
box papers at the Bismarck Station
cry Co.'s, on Fifth street.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

Art goods that are different. To
show them is to sell them, at Know
les & Haney's.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

Gift Baas-Iots Of then-at the
Bismarck Stationery Co.'s, on Fifth
street.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

Call and examine our safety
deposit yaalt, and secure a box
for your valuables.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
EYES OF WORLD
DIRECTED HERE
SNAKE RIVER VALLEY MOST
WIDELY ADVERTISED FRUIT
COUNTRY IN WEST-COMMER-
CIAL CLUB DOES GOOD WORK.

The products of the Snake river
valley have this year commenced a
campaign for publicity abroad that
If continued will attract the atten-
ton of the world TO this community
The first exhibit was made in Min
neapolis, when the Commercial club
sent peaches. grapes and other prod
ucts to the Donaldson Glass Block,
and the press notices of the Mime
apo'is newspapers suggest the favor
able impression made there. Recent
~ an exhibit of grapes placed in one
of the most prominent display win
dows of Portland has attracted the
attention of thousands, and letters
from the Portland Chamber of Com
merce have told the story of the gen
u;ne publicity received by this kind
Ct Advertising
The Snake river valley was als)
vel advertised in Spokane, where
Weldon Wilson, the well-known AL
IOWA fruit grower, captured the first
premium for the best general display
Ct peaches and secured nine firsts
and one second premium on the 10
different individual varieties of
peaches offered for exhibition. Mr..
Wiser also exhibited at the Lewis
te nClarkston fair, and secured the
first premium on general display and
five CT the first premiums on varie-
ties.
Mr. Wilson this year gathered
eight boxes of peaches from 3-year-
old trees and secured splendid
yield throughout the entire orchard.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Sen. HEPBURN
SPEAKS At GEM
NEIGHORS OF THE SENIOR SEN.
ATOR TURN OUT EN- MASSE TO
HEAR HIM-HITS DEMOCRACY
HARD.

Wallace, Ida. Oct. 29.-By far the
most enthusiastic meeting of the
present campaign was held last night
II. Gem, when Senator Hepburn made
the address of the evening. Long
before the hour scheduled for COM
mencement the hall was packed to
the door. and by the time the spe-
cial train had arrived from Wallace
every inch Of standing room and ev.
cry seat in the hall was filled, many
even being forced to find places on
the platform, and large number be-
Ing unable to gain admission at all.
Senator Heyburn's address was
along much the same lines as those
OF Mullan and Kingston. During
the course of the address he paid q
tribute to Taft and Sherman that
was one Of the finest oratorical eff
forts ever heard in the county and
which was received WIN a burst of
cheers that it took several minutes
to quell. From start to finish the
audience was held by the power and
logic of the address, which is now
reported by many old campaigners
TO be the best ever delivered by Sem
ator Hepburn.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
GRAND RALLY
SATURDAY NIGHT
SENATOR w. E. BORAH CLOSES
THE CAMPAIGN HERE ON THAT
N1GHT-BIG PARADE AND
DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.

Plans for the big Republican rally
Saturday evening are progressing
nest satisfactorily and the enthusi-
asm with which the work has been
inaugurated insures one Of the great
'est political meetings ever held in
northern Idaho. The line of march
will be from the Raymond house to
the Temple theater, and the entire
distance will be blaze of light and
q bombardment of explosives.
Interesting features entering into
the plans of the parade are the torch
Eight procession and the distribution
of red fire that will be lighted sim
ultaneously for the entire distance.
Roman candles and giant firecrack-
ers will be used in large quantities
while an army of small boys will be
provided with explosives to add to
tho merrymaking.
The occasion of the great dem.
onstration Is the appearance Of Unit
ed States Senator w. E. Borah, WIN
will close the campaign for the Re-
publicans In Nez Perez county. SEA-
ator BOrah needs no introduction ia
the Lewiston people, and the caily
announcement of large delegations
from the outside precincts suggests
the appreciation of the junior seua-
tor by the voters generally of Nez
Perez county.
Not only in Idaho is Senator Bo.
rah appreciated as Platform ora
tor. but In all sections of the East.
ern states he has been used by the
national committee in the presi14r
tial campaign. Mr.. Borah will come
to Lewiston prepared to discuss al
| features of the national, state anC
| county campaign, and will toucf
upon all of the important questions
| that have been before the people fol
| the past several months.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
CHARLESTON NEWS NOTES.
Charleston Bowlers Go to Asotin-
Are Defeated.

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
Clarkston, WASH, Oct. 20
The following Charleston bowlers
went to Asotin last night: w. M.
ClemensOn, A. C.. HO'comb, John
Adams. F. NJ. Hinkly, George Bur-
sell, Art Swearengen, Wilbur Illsly,
Milo Bass, Robert Bonner, Ed Evans
Dewitt Parks and A. S. Olson. The
Asotin aggregation proved to be the
best bowlers, however. w. NJ. Glenn
erson made the highest score. The
visitors report royal hospita 'ity at
the hands of their Asotin neighbors,
who did not crow too loud over their
victory.
J. b. Jones and ]. P. Mclaughlin
have ordered new cement block
machine and expect soon to start
| making cement blocks. The factory
will be moved to Sixth and Elm
streets.
Mrs. w. G. Mchundro gave a de-
lightful dinner and surprise party
at noon yesterday at her Eigh'
street home. About % girl friends
comprised the Jolly crowd that came
to celebrate Miss Hazel's birthday.
The gathering was surprise, AMI
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
Buxton Bros. are busy putting the
finishing painting touches on the
new Smith residence. recently re-
| built on Tenth street.
Rev. T. H. Fertig is expected home
from Spokane this week and will ar
range to remove his family there tc
| reside.
Mrs. B. j. Olson met with serious
fall last Monday, the effects of which
have confined her to her bed this
week.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
= PERSONALS. =
= = . = = = - - > . y = . = .

County Attorney Daniel Need
ham was business visitor to tho
Lapwai section tOda>.
Father Post made a business visi.
to Palouse today.
William Mari returned this morn
ing to his home in Kendrick.
DR.. Narramore was business visi-
tor last night from Spokane.
o. p. Long, who has been visiting
his brother, John Long, returned this
morning to his home at Green City,
Mo.
G. w. BashOr was passenger this
morning for his home at Summit.
E. H. Kilham of the Lewiston
Printing and Binding company left
this morning for business visit to
the upper Clearwater country.
Alex Roberts and family departed
this morning for Grangeville, where
they will reside.
d. B. Parks was a passenger this
morning for the upper Clearwater
country.
Attorney H. G. Redwine left this
morning for Idaho county, where he
will assist in the campaign.
H. ]. Sicily was a passenger this
morning for Pierce City.
Mrs. Fox was an arrival this
morning from Astoria, having been
summoned by the illness of her sis
ter, Mrs. Billings.
B. L. Davis and wife OF White
bird were arrivals last night from
Boise. enroute to their home.
w. A. Burghardt was a business
visitor last night from Mohler.
Indian Agent O. H. Lipps was a
business visitor today from Fort Lap
wal.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Save MONEY! bv buv'ng vour Fur
niture at Rrsseli's Ont4ittinp Store
NEW PLAY AT BINNARD.
National Stock Comnsnv Producing
Masterpieces.

The National Stock company de
lighted a big house last evening.
Tonight this grand company will
present the comedy drama Brother
Against Brother" fine comedy and
one that will please all.
Manager Williams informs US he
has engaged several new people. and
they are to open next Wednesday.
The National Sotck company has
made many friends. and they are do
ing a big business.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Jap Rose bath and toilet soap is
transparent. but different from the
so-called glycerine soaps, which are
Sd often injurious to the skin. A
trial will convince you. All dealers
sell 1t.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Temperance Rally TONIGHT.

There will be a temperance mass
meeting in the Methodist church this
evening at 1880 o'c'ock. Addresses
will be made by Rev. Sewell Of Lew
iston and Mr. and Mrs f. D. Nichols
Of Boise on the proposed prohibition
ordinance to be voted upon Novem-
Der 5. next. The public is crdially
invited.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
YOU SHOULD SEE HIM.

DR.. w. H. Heating, the expert
eyesight specialist Of Salt Lake, is
now at the Raymond hotel. Don't
fail to see him about your eyes or
glasses If you are having trouble
with them.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

WANTED-Small boy to deliver
packages and be generally useful
around the store, to work all day.
CarssOw Drug Co., Gle Main.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut. bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil instantly relieveN the
pain-quickly cures the wound.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Use the new Tungsten Lamp. a
saving Of 20 per cent. Lewiston
Electric Supply Co., sales agents.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

When going to Asotin, make tn,
Tip on the BauRhman launch.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Every afternoon and evening skat-
ing at the swating rink, near the
postoffice. Music by the Lewiston
Amusement Company's Concert band.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Tonight at the Binnard theater
the National Stock company in
Brother Against Brother"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
When going to Asotin. make Ii,
trip on the Baughmai. 'sunch.

Teller Want Ads bring results.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Refined vaudeville, animated pic
lures and a character change artist
at the Cineograph.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT. I
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THE Man in the Overalls," with
other moving pictures. illustrated
sonds and music by the Taylor trio
at the Theatorium tonight.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

In Illustrated Songs.
Prof. E. L. Russell. ..... Pianist
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-08
SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS.
MEETING
MINUTES or PREVIOUS MEETING
APPROVED -- COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVED AND ACTED ON--B0ND
APpR0VED--BILLS ALLOWED.


a regular meeting Of the Board Of
Directors Of School District No. |, held
at the office Of the superintendent and
clerk, at 1880 o'clock p. m.
Those present were; q. Holmes,
chairman; ]. A. Eakin. Jas. W. Welch
and =, J.. Bali Of the board, and A. l..
Clark, superintendent and clerk
The minutes Of December 3, 1907, and
those 0t December 10 1907, we're read
and approved.
Snndry claims Of A. l.. Clark for
money paid out by him in employing
assistance in taking the census Of the
district, were referred TO the committee
on finance.
The following bills were read and or.
dered paid:
Teachers salaries paid December 3lst,
$22Si.5oy janitors' salaries paid Decem.
Der 3lst. $2425Oi A. n Clark. salary
paid january /, 1908, $3.50; Astoria
Water Commission. $3.50; foard q
Stokes HARDWARE Co.. Sl7G6; John Sven
sen. SjG5; Astoria Hardware Co., $40;
u, A. Higgins Co., $3.50; Astoria Elec'
trio Co. $ll.SS; j. A. Montgomery,
$500; Emil Peterson. $3.50; Oscar Peter
son, $3.50; Fisher Bros. Co., S3.2G; G.
j. Trenchard, $50; Iapf Furniture &
hardware Co., $l.25; American Surety
Goa $40; Sherman Trans. Co. $l050;
J, Karki. 500; W. n. Smith; $40; vii
son Bros. Sis15; Chas. Vereschueren
S2s2; W. n. Smith, 500; j. Il. Wicks
$780, Astoria Iron Works. sl9l.65; w
y. Smith, S3207O; Allen Wall Paper &
Paint Co. Slo0; grand total. $40G7.37.
\ communication from w. \. Smith
regarding the purchase by the board OF
a range closet now in his possession was
referred to the committee on buildings
and repairs with power TO act.
The resignation Of Miss Sarah b,
Gray was read, ard motion was made
and carried. that the resignation be ac'
ccpted at the end OF the present term
provided that the clerk is able to secure
teacher to I'll the vacancy.
I
The bond OF the clerk. in the sum Of
$4,000 was approved and the clerk wa,
ordered TO file the same with the county
superintendent.
Requistions from the Shively schoo
were read and referred to the proper
commit tees.
The matter OF finance was referred to
the finance committee
The matter OF purchasing an encyelo-
paedia was referred to the committee on
supplies, with power to act.
James W. Welch was authorized to
procure tin tag to be placed in the
guide board at the foot OF the stairs,
directing people to the rooms of the
superintendent of city schools and the
clerk OF the district,
There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned.