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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
JUMPING AT A CONCLUSION.
Marriage Did Not Follow the Nineteen
Years courtshlp.

In the amiable way OF villagers, they
were discussing the matrimonial at
fairs OF couple who though recently
wed, had begun to find the yoke OF
Hymen burden.
"'Tis all along O. these hasty mar
rlages," opined one caustic old gentle
man, who had been much to the fore
In the discussion. "They did not I'M
derstand each other; they'd nobbut
knowed each other for a matter o.
seven year."
"Well, that seems long enough"
said an interested lady listener.
Long emo! Bah, ye're wrong!
When body's coortin' he Gamma be
too careful. Why. my coortship lasted
a matter o. 10 yearl"
you certainly were careful" agreed
the lady listener. And did you find
your plan successful when you mar
ried"
Eye jump to conclusions" said the
old man, impatiently. Il understood
her then. SO | didna' marry her!"-
Tit-Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
ROUND THE CAPITAL
Information and Gossip Picked Up Here
and There in Washington.
Keeper of Lid During Summer in Doubt

be at the Aspinwall hotel In Lenox,
Mass.
Secretary Metcalf has gone to Cali
fornia to spend the summer In the
mountains. He will not be seen In
Washington until frost comes.
Postmaster General Meyer will HE
hence to the st. Lawrence to fish.
Secretary Garfield is in Hawaii and
will stay there for three months. Sec.
rotary Cortelyou will have quiet
summer, probably on Long Island.
Secretary Wilson will stay in Wash
ington for some time on account OF the
business arising In connection with
the enforcement OF the pure food laws
II he takes vacation he viii so to
his Iowa farm.
Secretary Wright, who will succeed
Secretary Taft In the war department,
will hardly be eligible to such a serl.
Gus task as keeping the big lid down
this summer. He will spend much OF
his time this summer in Washington,
however. Secretary Straus has taken
the seat on the lid and will have this
throne of honor until some of the
other members will consent to relieve
him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
Didn't Take Il Seriously

Bingley-Here is an English physi-
clan who says that talking too much
makes women nervous, and he sug-
gests that some way should be found
to induce them to keep quiet.
Dingley (thoughtfully) That's an
old gag. isn't it?-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
Wouldn'f Co Alone.

At a recent entertainment In
colored church OK Washington the
master OF ceremonies made this UNI
usual announcement:
miss Boter will sing oh, that
had wings like dove. for then would
| fly away and be at rest accom-
panied by Rev. DR.. IL. II. Bolts"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia K. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, tibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, hatulency, indiges-
ton, dizZiaess ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09

Proof Is inexhaustible that
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. K. Hanson,
304 4. Long ST., Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 was passing through the Change
of Life, and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms. My doctor told me that
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, and since taxi
Ing it I feel SO much better, and can
again do my own work. l never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia II. Pink
nam's Vegetable Compound did for me
during this trying period"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
Tho Word Of Excuse.

Ascum--Ive often wondered what
diplomat really means when he speaks
of expediency.
Wise-usually II means that his d.
plomacy has failed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
TRY Murine Eve Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Murine Doesn't Smart-Soothes Eye Pain.
All Druggists Sell Murine at 50cts. The ~
Page Book in each Pkg. is worth Dollars
in every home. Ask your Druggist.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
Uncle Sam Starts a Crusade on Flies

Tins, determine the length of time
they have been dead, search them for
germs, and do various other funny
things that eventually may mean lot
In convicting Mr.. Fly of transplanting
disease. AS soon as returns are in
from the great Ely center"-Pittsburg
there may be some interesting data
to give out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
Killing RattIers in Pennsylvania.

Killing RattIers in Pennsylvania.
George Burhen, who is building a
new house for himself on part of
his fathers farm on German Hill,
went to refill water jug the other
day that had been left In the shade
when he luckily espied huge RATHER
AZ inches long and carrying 10 rattles
coiled ready for fight about the jug.
George lost no time in killing the
reptile and has preserved the skin
and rattles to verify his statement.
Two young sons of George Copeland
went snake hunting at a den near
their fathers home on Little Hickory
Creek one day recently and killed
an even dozen of rattlers before they
gave up the battle.
Henry Amburger of Hunters Sta
ton has been missing eggs from the
nest in his chicken coop. even china
egg disappearing. He suspected rats
or other small animals, but the other
day when he found dead blacksnake
eight feet long near by with china
egg lodged in its stomach the great
mystery was solved.-Tionesta Vindi-
Gator.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
Cahhaue In Flats.

Lettuce is said to cause measles and
scarlet rash. 1t Is known beyond
cavil that boiled cabbages have caused
rows In fats.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09

The latest wonder is the installation
at the London hippodrome of series
of tiny machines that silently generate
sea air into the auditorium.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
A Picture Story.

Two hunters are seen walking all
over the moving picture.
They think they are following bear
tracks.
Suddenly the foremost hunter stops
with start.
"By gum!" he shouts, them amt
bars tracks at all; them's the slide
msn's dirty thumb marks "--Bohemian
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
DIES MONIES DIRECTORY.
F.lEE MEDICINES FOR EVERYBODY

If you suffer with Catarrh. DEAFNESS, Failing
sight, weak sore eyes from any cause, write us;
will send You months treatment of our celebrated
absorption remedies free to try. Address, National
Il Eye & Ear Infrmary, WIN. St., Des Moines, Iowa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09
FulI.Blooded Indians.

or the $4,000 Indians left In the
United States only 10000 are full
blooded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-09

rarns m a SOLDIERS WIDOWS here
Etbs H AENNMA tofore barred from getting
y kkv@kV hEO pensions by owning too
much property, are now eligible. Property disqual-
tGcatiOn removed. Write me at once. w. w. FINK,
Pension Attorney, (Formerly with the late j. j..
s:uckey) ITO la. L. g. BLDG. 0es Mones. Iowa.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
THE alumni To
TO RAISE MONEY

At a recent meeting of the alum
nj association of the College of Idaho
1t was decided that the organization
would raise 100000 for the pur-
pose of erecting an alumni memorial
hall. This, with the $125,O0O.0O
also to be raised by others will make
the College of Idaho one of the lead
ing educational institutions in the
northwest. The alumni plan Is to
have each graduate of the College
pledge himself for from $4,000 up
The amount each subscribee will be
paid In annual instalments. 1t IS
believed that the money can be rails.
ed easily. The graduates are taking
a lively interest in the growth and
development of the College. Thej
realize that 1t Is possible by an earn
est efford to make the College the
leading educational institution of thu
West. Circumstances are suspicious
The alumni are to be congratulated
upon their enterprise and collag'
spirit.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
Caldwell PHYSICIANS
HOLD A Meeting

1t Is we'll known that there are sew
eral cases of smallpox and also chick
enpox in the city and it was for the
purpose of taking some concerted ac-
ton to prevent the spread of these
diseases that the physicians of Cald-
we'll met Wednesday afternoon in the
offices of Drs. Cue and Waldrop. 1t
was their unanimous decision that a
strict quarantine should be maintain
ed and they ask all citizens to assist
them In this matter. DR.. Waldrop
the county physician, is busy making
Investigations and placing families
under quarantine regulations. Had
the families who were first taken
with the diseases notified the health
officer the malady could have beer
controlled. It is DR.. Waldrop's pur
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
SEN. HEPBURN
STATES POSITION

Senator Hepburn has received
number of letters in regard to legis-
lation effecting dry farming which in
dictate that his position on this sub
ject Is not thoroly understood. 1t
is we'll known that Senator Hepburn
was one of the pioneers in this sort
of legislation, and the following let
ter to the Register of the State Land
Board explains his position fully:
United States Senate, Washington,
d. c., February 18th, 1908.
M. l. Church, Esq,
Register, State Land Board.
Boise, Idaho.
My Dear Sir:
Your letter of February 18th Is
inst received and note what YOU
say with reference to the sent'men
in regard to dry farming. The are;
(32O acres) proposed by the Smoo
bill was never a matter of seriou
consideration. The ques ton that In
terested me most was that Of non
resident ownership and [ had tn
bill amended in this particular. l al
willing that the citizens of Idah
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29

pose to enforce the law covering con-
tagious diseases and it is just posi-
bit that there may be some arrests
made.
The school board met in special
session Thursday and decided to en-
force the law governing vaccination
of scholars. 1t will be required that
all children attending school must be
vaccinated. The officers can not be
too vigilant in this matter even tho
the cases are light. 1t is reported
| that there was several cases of scar
let fever in the vicinity of the expert
ment farm, yet the cases were not
reported to the health officer. The
law is strict, anyone failing to report
contagious diseases lay themselve!
open to fine and imprisonment.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29

Boise is dull; Boise Is very dull;
in fact, there is nothing doing in
the Capital City. The Tribune re-
porter went on an exploring expe-
dition early in the week and spent
about six hours in Boise-and he has
been yawning ever since. Philadel.
phia has the false and felonian rep
utation of being the deadest city II
the nation, but it bears the same re
ton to Boise in its present condition
that the latter does to ancient Nine
yah.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
STATE LAND BOARD
MAKES GOOD Showing
Everything Appears to be in Good Shape
The REPORT OF The REGULAR SHOWS WISE and ECONOMICAL
MANAGEMENT OF The DEPARTMENT...M.
MENCE BUSINESS TRANSACTED.

These deferred payments draw inter-
est at the rate of go per annum. The
actual investment of funds drawing
interest on January 1, 1908, was,
consequently, $3,609,715.S1.
During 1907 there were sold of
special grant lands, S.S77.91 acres
for $101,56S,01, and of common
school lands, 1S,23s.6O acres, for
$261,S31.65. During the year 49,
$3.50 acres were leased five years,
rentals collected amounting to So
S79.SS, and 15,234.29 acres for one
year, rental collected amounting to
$3,251.1O. Timber on 20,677.30
acres of State land was sold
for $25O,362.3O. The policy
of the department in the sale
of timber has been to dispose
of only scattered tracts, likely to loss
by fire. The large bodies of timber
lands have been held intact.
During 1907 the State selected in
satisfaction of its special grants and
common chool land losses 1870
acres, all but $500 acres being in
demnity selections.
For the purpose of showing some
of the advantages that have result
ed from the reorganization of the de-
partment under the law of 1905, the
following comparison of the work OF
the State land department from Janu-
airy 1, 1891 to January 1, 1905
fourteen years, and from January 1,
1905 to January 1, 19OS-three
years, are submitted.
During the fourteen years prior tc
January 1, 1905, there were selec'
ted of the special grants, 638,474.Se
acres. Common school land indem
nifty selections aggregated 6,175.S(
acres-a total of 644, 650.69 acres, OF
an average selection per year of 49,,
900 acres. In the three years prior
to January 1, 1908, of the specia
grants there were selected 30,496.
70 acres, and of indemnity lands
223,301.63 acres-an average selec
ton of $4,000 acres year. On tina
date there remained to be selected
60 acres of the special grants ant
467,524.36 acres of common schoo
land losses.
During the fourteen year periot
ending January 1, 1905, there wa
sold by the State 1,4O0 acres TO
s1,3O6,568.37. In the past tire
years sales of State land have aggre
J gated 72,694.S7 acres for SLIPS,
| 1876. Timber on 136,831.85 acre
: of State land was sold during tn
first fourteen years for $699,S20.2
an average of SSH an acre. Dur
: ing the last three years timber sale
: have been from 36,137.8S acres-fo
$473,134.27-an average of $3.50
: an acre.
n The earnings fthe land depart
= ment from January /, 1891 to Janr
!. airy /, 1905, were $477.63S.45, frol
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
AN ACT.

Granting leaves of absence to home
steaders on lands to be irrigated
under the provisions of the Act of
June seventeenth, nineteen hun
dred and two.
Be it enacted by the Sensre and
House of Representative of the Uni
ted States of America in Congress
assembled. That all qualified entry
men who have heretofore made bona
fde entry upon lands proposed to be
irrigated under tho provisions of the
Act CT June seventeenth, nineteen
hundred and two, known as tho ma
tional irrigation act, may, upon ap-
plication and a showing that they
have made substantial improvement,
and that water is not available for
the irrigation of their said lands, OBJ
tain leave of absence from their en-
tries, until water is turned into the
main irrigation canals from which
the land is to be irrigated: Provid-
ed, That the period of actual absence
under this Act shall not be deducted
from the full time of residence re.
quired by law.
Passed the Senate January 2S
1908.
Attest: CHARLES G. BENNETT,
Secretary
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29

should have a very liberal deal on
Idaho lands for the purpose of cui-
tivation or residence, and l realize
the impracticability of requiring resi-
dence on the class of lands covered
by the Smoot bill. Those who dit
fered with me seem to have sent out
statements that were not warranted
by the facts in regard to my position
| am of the opinion that two hundred
and forty acres would be sufficient.
and think even less might be sufa-
cient, but inasmuch as no residence
is required the original burdens OF
homestead entry do not fall on those
taking this land, to wit: building
homes, barns, cross fences, etc., and
we can we'll afford to be liberal with
these people. l was unalterably OPP
posed to lands in Idaho being taken
up by people never intending to be-
come residents of the State who
would take the proceeds OF the crops
which they raise to some distant sec
ton of the country for expenditure
and enjoyment.
I am glad to have your letter and
wish you would make il plain thai
my opposition was based upon the
nonresident feature of the measure
| do not care to have the long arn
of the non-residents reaching owe
| Continued on pages
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
v. GRANT WHITNEY
IS FATALLY SHOT
Was Quarre|ing With McGrevey When Shot
AVER GIVES HIMSELF UP AT HEARING HE IS BOUND over
CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER. BAIL OF
S5OOOOO Is FURNISHED.

At eleven O'Clock Monday fore
noon W. G. Whitney was shot and
killed by j. M. McGrevey on ranch
belonging to Mr.. Whitney and which
McGrevey had rented last year. To-
Gated near Fruitland. and upon
which McGrevey and force Of men
we're baling hay at the time Of the
killing. Thers we're three eye wit
nesses to the affair, f D. James, u
we'll known resident OF Washoe, his
son, Basil James and his son-in law.
Frank Golf, Mr.. James being the
principal witness as be alone seems
to have lacid account Of the affair
the other two not being in position
at the time to witness all that hap.
pened. According to the story of
Mr.. James he had been hired TO bale
the hay upon the place, by Mr.. Nc
Grevey and moved his baler into the
field and began work Monday morn
ing. About ten o'clock Whitney
drove into the field and ordered
him to quit baling, stating that the
hay belonged to him. After giving
this order Whitney drove away and
James drove to the McGrevey home a
short distance away and Informed
MoGrevey Of the incident and to-
gether they returned to the field and
again began to bale the hay, Nc
Grevey stating the hay was his and he
would bale 1t. At eleven O'Clock
| Whitney again returned accompanied
by Ii. M. Sutfin and driving his team
up to the power in such manner as
to stop the team at work on the baleI
aud again demanded tnat they cease
operations. McGrevey walked over
behind the team attached to the
baler horse power and hitting them
with fork remarked that ''the hay
belonged to him and he would bale
it," The team shied by the team
Whitney was driving and started
up. Jumping from the buggy
Whitney by throwing up his hands
and shouting attempted to stop thu
team and following abound thu
power started towards MGrevey witt
his right hand in his coat pocket
In his statement of the affair JameI
says that at this point McGreve,
started to run and Whitney tool
after him chasing him around tn
power baler with his hand in hi
right coat pocket, carrying clu
which he had picked up in his lef
hand. McGrevey ran around tn
power and back towards the baler an
jumping over the end of the bale
started to go around the hay STAG
bat finding himself closely presre
turned and pulling his revolver shot
The revolver used was an automati
Colts of 80 calibre and all Of tn
witnesses are unable to state accul
ately as to the number of shots bu
think that three were fired.
Dropping the club he carrie
Whitney walked to his wagon an
climbed in, giving no sign that b
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29

was mortally wounded other than
turning slightly pale. Starting to
drive away he got distance of about
seventyfiv feet and turning In the
seat again admonished McGrevey not
to bale any more hay. With this
command he collapsed in the seat of
the wagon.
HI. M. Sutf1n who was with him in
the wagon called on the men present
for help and with the assistance of
Frank Golf took him to the home of
Chap Williams near by.
DIR. l. Woodward was summoned
at once and arrived at the Williams
home at about IL 80. Mr.. Whitney
was conscious when the doctor ar
rived and remained conscious until
the very last, dying about 80 p. m.
In his examination DIR. Woodward
found that two shots had taken effect3
one in the left shoulder and one in
the abdomen.
Immediately after the shooting
MoGrevey and James hitched up
team and coming to town MsGrevey
surrendered himself to Justice
Driscoll who gave him In charge
of Constable Cosman-
There are many rnmors afloat con.
corning the shooting and it seems
the two men have had trouble con-
corning land which McGrevey first
rented from Whitney and later
bought, and also over the division of
the hay grown on the piece of land
where the trouble occurred as this
land had been rented on the shares.
The testimony of the witnesses ex-
amined at the coroner's inquest cor
roborated the story as told by Mr..
James.
McGrevey was arraigned in Justice
Driscoll's court on Wednesday even
ing for a preliminary hearing and
was bound over to the district court
on charge of manslaughter bis
bonds being fixed at S5, 900. At the
, time of going to press Mr.. McGreyey
, was arranging to give bail in the
amount named. lafayette Enterprise.
w. G. Whitney was we'll known in
, Canyon county, having been engaged
in the nuIsery business with q
( brother who died in 1891, after
> which W. G. continued the business
3 until he closed it out. 1t is estima'
D ted that his estate will invoice
t 5000, 900. William Ireton, who fol
. many vars lived near neighbor tx
i the deceased says that he carries
r $4,000 life insurance. OF recs o.
K years the Whitney residence has beef
] at Seaside, Oregon, and Boise. Hi
!. wife and an adopted daughter surviv
G him.
Q Short funeral services we're hell
: at the residence of Captain lrwil
t after which the remains were shippe
to Walla Walla, Oregon. A larR
d concourse of friends and neighhoE
d of he deceased followed the remain
Q to the station.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
HOMESTEADERS
MAY GET LEAVE

The following is letter from Sen
ator w. B. Hepburn, addressed to
Mr.. J. H. Lowell and also the pro-
posed Act of Congress granting leave
of absence to bona fide settlers un-
der the national reclamation law. The
proposed law will grant leave of alb
sence to bona fide settlers who have
made substantial improvements. The
letter is in reply to remonstrance
sent Senator Hepburn. Tho questions
naturally arising are what will con-
stitute substantial improvements
and what are bona fide settlers. We
cannot see how it can be determined
whether a settler is acting in good
faith or not, except in the usual man
ner. It is we'll known that the
usual Spectator is much better able
to make substantial improvements
than the ordinary homesteader. The
Tribune cannot see that the proposed
law meets the requirements. How
ever, it will do considerable good.
The letter and law follows:
February 81, 1908.
Mr.. J. H. Lowell,
Caldwell, Idaho.
Dear Mr.. Lowell:
Your letter of February 18th en-
closing the petitions from the home
steaders on the Boise-Payette enter
| rise is received. am forcei to con,
c,ud that you have not seen copy
CT the bill as it was reported from
the Committee. therefore hant
you herewith q copy You will see
that this bill does not allow the
homesteader the absolute right tt
absent himself from his homestead
without having shown his good faith
nor for any longer period than thu
time when water Is available for ir
rigation by being turned into tn
main irrigation canals thru whicl
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-29
.SHEEPMEN own
THE SALT PLANT

There seems to be misunder-
stnding among the sheep men as to
who owns the salt plan. or the AS
ISOLATION. In my circular letter l
stated that the salt plant was owned
by individual members of the Asso-
citation; by that l meant 1t was own
ed by members who had at any time
paid any of the salt assessments lev
led by the Association; and mem
bers who have not paid any of the
salt assessments are not owners in
the salt plant.
The executive committee will en-
deavor to perfect a plan by which
all owners of the salt plant will re
ceive stock certificates for the
amount they have paid into the sal
plant.
SAM BALLANTYNE, Sec.