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Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-11-12

Idaho is destined to be great
state, not only on account of its big
irrigation enterprises which will con-
vert it into big agricultural state,
but also on account of its manufactur-
ing industries, which are being devel-
oped on every hand, says an eastern
man to the Capital News:
Bonds for irrigation enterprises
which have heretofor been difficult to
handle on account of lack of definite
information regarding the projects
will no doubt find ready purchases,
now that the wonderful development
wrought by such projects has been OBJ
served -
Such expressions as the above were
among the many made by members of
the party of bankers, bond brokers and
capitalists who spent yesterday in the
capital city prior to their return east
after an inspection trip over the large
projects of the Gem state.
The visitors did not hesitate to voice
their sentiment and opinions of the
projects visited, many of them adding
that it is difficult, if not almost impos-
sible, to state what their impressions
were, as they would not recall all that
they would like to say and that much
would occur to them upon reflection
that they had not thought of during the
trip. The party, after luncheon at
the Commercial club rooms, spent an
hour or more conversing with club
members, asking questions relative to
the resources, conditions in the state
and endeavoring to secure all the in
formation possible during their short
stay in the city. Many of the mem
bers of the party carefully examined
an exhibition of Idaho grasses and
grains which was displayed at the In
ter Mountain fair and which was found
stored in one Of the rooms on the sec
-ond floor of the Boise City National
Bank building The grain was close
ly inspected and many comments, fav-
,orably of course to the Gem state,
could be heard as members of this
party passed from one display of the
exhibit to another Genuine surprise
was evident that grasses and grain
fourished and grew to such a large
size in Idaho.
One statement made by the visit
ing capitalists disclose just what theii
sentiments about the state are, and
this is that they came here fully ex-
pecting that they would have to dis
count the reports of progress and de-
velopment a large per cent in order to
-conservatively arrive at conditions in
Idaho. After inspecting the irriga-
tion projects and taking a trip through
the Boise valley, the concensus OF
opinion was that the reports had moi
been exaggerated as they had observ-
ed, personally, that the reports OF
wonderful development were true anc
that there were still greater oppor-
tunities for more Development.
George F. Lawson, one of the mem
bers of the party, stated that there is
evidence of large distributing point
in Idaho as shown by the banking bus
mess and by the wholesale houses.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-11-12
EASTERN men SEEK
ING LAND IN IDAHO
Surprised at Our Wonderful Development
and Predict Great Future for
This State.

"That seems remarkable, said Mr..
Lawson, "when compared with the
east where business is restricted on
account of the many towns which one
has to contend with when an effort is
made to expand. He spoke of the
fact that irrigation bonds were prac-
tically new venture with the bond
brokers and that little was known of
the irrigation projects are bringing
about great development, little diff
Guilty will be experienced in the sale
of bonds for promoting worthy pro-
jects.
Mr.. Lawson referred to the excel
lent arrangement observed in visiting
the irrigation projects, stating that
the party has the opportunity to first
study the new project of the Twin
Falls company, then visiting the more
advanced project of that company and
subsequently inspecting the older pro-
ject of the Idaho Irrigation company.
He stated that the irrigation project
had been visited to advantage, the par
ty winding up in Boise, where the
members had an opportunity to ex-
anime the oldest projects in the state.
In conversation with w. R. Comp
ton, he stated that the people of Ida
no should be careful about framing and
passing laws, as many times legisla
=
ture may intimidate capitalists and
prevent the development of the coun-
try through such laws. He stated
that the capitalistic class is naturally
timid and inclined to back down if any
obstacles are presented. He also re-
ferred to the ignorance that exists
among the eastern people and business
institutions regarding irrigation pro-
jects. He stated that aside from a
magazine article, now and then, that
very little was known of irrigation
projects in the western country.
All of our people are more than
pleased with the Idaho Irrigation COM
pany's project, was the statement
made by Mr.. Pettus, of st. Louis,
who spoke in glowing terms of the
many advantages of Idaho as observed
during the trip through the irrigated
empire. Mr.. Pettus will probably
continue westward to the coast, leav-
ing the party at Nampa, he stated
that it was his desire to visit Frisco,
which he has not seen since the fire
and other coast cities which have
sprung up in the course of few
years.
George 0. Begg, Detroit capi-
talist, stated that he was much sur
prised to find how wonderfully the
development of the state had progress
sed, adding that it would be great
farming and manufacturing state with
in few years. The irrigation pro-
jects visited also came in for a word
of praise from the Detroit man.
The party is composed of a clean
cut, conservative class of bankers and
capitalists and during their visit in
the capital city it was with pleasure
that the local bankers and business
men observed the active manner and
evident desire of the visitors to secure
data relative to the city and state.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-11-12
WATCHED FIFTEEN YEARS

For fifteen years l have watched
the workings of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve; and it has never failed to cure
any sore, boil, ulcer or burn to which
it was applied 1t has saved us many
a doctor bill. :" says A. F. Hardy,
of East Wilton, Maine Csc. at r. w.
Smiths Drug Store.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-11-12

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills. Sold by
X eener Drug Store.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-11-12
Homestead Entries

Boise, Nov. Homestead en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
NO VERDICT REACHED
JURY IN SO-CALLED LAND
FRAUD CASE STILL OUT.

The jury which has been considering
the evidence in the so-called land fraud
conspiracy case in Criminal Court No. 1
since yesterday at 20 o'clock had not
reached a verdict at a late hour this
afternoon. All four of the defendants,
Messrs. F. A. Hyde. John A. Benson.
Joost H. Schneider and Henry P. Dimond,
were in the courtroom at 10 o'clock this
morning anticipating a probable return
of verdict but there was no news of any
sort from the jury room. Without eX-
ception the day was filled with greater
anxiety for the four men before the bar
Of justice than any of the f1ftynine in
tervening court days since the trial be-
gan three months ago.
Rumors Of all sorts. as is usual in such
contingencies, were rife about the court
house during all hours today. AS the
hours passed it seemed more and more a
possibility that mistrial will be the out
come of this. one of the longest trials in
the history of the District Supreme Court.
Many close observers of the proceedings
OF the past twelve weeks were convinced
this morning that such will be the out
come. and there was a considerable dis
custom of the question whether the gov
eminent will again undertake the expense
of such a long trial.
Justice Stafford was not at the court
house this morning, though he was with
in reach by telephone at his residence and
was awaiting any summons that might
come from the jury. The advsability of
receiving the verdict in case the jury
should reach a conclusion tomorrow has
not as Yet been determined. but it is gem
orally conceded. in event that no agree
ment is reached late this afternoon or
this evening. that the twelve men will be
held together over Sunday and required
to report their agreement or disagree
ment to the court Monday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
HONORED BY THE KING
PRESENT AT WIND
SOR CASTLE GARDEN PARTY.

WINDSOR, June 20.-The great garden
party on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
with which Of recent years King Edward
and Queen Alexandra have brought to
close the social functions of Ascot week.
was held this afternoon. The somewhat
threatening weather caused misgivings in
the morning, but. nevertheless, during the
afternoon upward of 5000 persons poured
into the royal borough of Windsor. bound
for the castle.
A total of 1900 invitations had been
sent out. The recipients included the for
eign diplomats. their staffs and their
families. the members OF the colonies,
the prominent divines and members Of the
house of lords and the house of COM
mons. naval and military officers and rep
resentatives of the musical, dramatic and
literary professions.
A forest of marquee tents had been
erected on the east lawn. which had been
moved until the green sward glOwed like
rich velvet. The king and the queen re-
ceived their guests in prcttily decorated
tents on the east terrace.
Among the Americans present were AM
bassador and Mrs Reid and the wives OF
the embassy staff. D. o. Mills. Ogden
Mills and Miss Mills, Jennie Crocker. Mu-
riel White. Senator and Mrs. Smith of
Maryland and their daughter and Mr.. and
Mrs. George j. Gould and Miss Could.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
Becomes Chief of Watch Force.

Former Sergeant John ]. Strain of the
9th United States Regiment has been ap-
pointed chief of the watch force of the
new Municipal building. at a salary OF
81 .oc0 per annum.
Mr. Strain served in the war with
Spain and in, the Philippines. and has a
most honorable record as a soldier. He
is prominent member of the Army and
Navy Union and is adjutant of Gen
Barry Garrison. The appointment is for
three months. with the understanding
that if his services are satisfactory the
appointment will be made permanent.
Announcement of Sergt. Strains ap-
pointment was made at a mass meeting
of Barry. Porter and Roosevelt garri-
sons last night, and he was congratu-
lated and applauded. He was strongly in
dorsed for the place by army officers and
others who were familiar with his excel
lent record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
Wade Reports Loss of $3.50 in
Cash and $500 in Checks.
TAKEN FROM CASH DRAWER
Discovers Loss While Playing Check
ers With a Friend.
HAS NO IDEA WHO THIEF Is
Office Accessible to Visitors-Com-
bination Not Disturbed--Police
Find Out Nothing.

Percy Wade. in he brokerage business
in the Ouray building, Sth and G streets
northwest. conducting the business under
the firm name of Wade Hedges & Co.
reported to the police yesterday afternoon
that he had been robbed of $50 in cash
and checks for about 5000
The money and checks. he told the po-
Ice. were taken from the cash drawer
in his place of business between 3:15
and o'clock. He says he has no idea
who has taken his property.
Detectives Pratt and Hewlett were as
signed 10 investigate.
The cash drawer is in the front office.
which occupies part of the room where
information from the stock exchange is
posted at short intervals during the time
returns are received. Mr.. Wade has his
private desk in a small room in the rear
of the main office.
Office Is Accessible.
With the door open it is easy for him
to guard the entrance to the small Of
flee. But he told the detectives. he
would have paid no attention had he
seen any of his numerous friends or pa
irons go toward the entrance to the
small Office, where the cash was in a
drawer.
Almost every day, he said, number
of friends call at his office and indulge in
games of checkers with him. and yester-
day was no exception to the rule. His
friends were there and they enjoyed sew
eral games before he discovered the loss
OF the money and checks.
Shortly after 4 O'Clock he hurried to
police headquarters and saw Inspector
Boardman, telling him of his loss and
asking that a prompt investigation be
made The two detectives hurried to the
Ouray building and made a careful inves-
tigatioin.
Combination Not Disturbed.
They found a combination lock on the
cash drawer, which they manipulated
with little trouble.
The combination had not been disturbed,
nor had the drawer been broken.
A number of those who were in the
establishment yesterday were seen by the
detectives and questioned. None had seen
any suspicious person near the small Of
fee.
The necessary checks had been received
from patrons of the establishment. Mr..
Wade thinks he will be able to stop
payment of them.
Last night the detectives made a care
full examination of the premises with the
idea that the checks may have been
thrown away in the building. No trace
was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
COMPLETE THE INSPECTION.
Engineers May Recommend Aban.
donment Of Old G.. P. o. Building.

The engineer officers who have been en-
gagged in making an examination of the
old government printing Office building at
North Capitol and H streets, with the
view of determining whether the struc-
ture is in a safe condition. are under
stood to have completed the inspection to-
dey. 1t is said report will be made by
Col. Charles S. Bromwell, in charge of
public buildings and grounds, the first Of
next week.
Report has it that as a result of the
examination the recommendation will be
made that the structure be vacated and
torn down later. Many of the employees of
the printery have watched with interest
the work OF the inspecting officers with
level and plumb bob, and some of the ex-
cess OF material that was stored there has
been removed TO the warehouses on the
Malone lot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
ENJOYING A HALF-HOL|DAY
CLERKS OF SOME OF THE DE-
PARTMENTS EXCUSED.
Others Held to Duty as Usual-Ex-
PLANTATION of Situation-At
District Building.

Inc Department of Commerce and
LABOR. which at o'clock yesterday aft
eTnoon was undecided as to closing
early today. received notice from Score
'ary Straus this morning that the sum-
mer Saturday half-holidays would start
To-Day so the force was excused at 1890
o CLOCK The Post Office Department
also undecided yesterday, continued work
today until 4:30 O'Clock
Employees of the District government
Will oeg1n to enjoy the Saturday half
hoilday privilege next Saturday. 1t was
expected by many today that the sched-
ule would go into effect today but about
lo o'clock this morning, after a confer
ence, the Commissioners issued an order
on the subject. 1t is set forth that 1.-The
order or the Commissioners of January
ID, 1904. fixing the hours of closing the
Dlstr1ct offices on Saturdays during the
months of July. August and September.
as amended July 6, 1906, fixing said
hour at 1890 O'Clock pm, is hereby
further amended to provide that the
period OF such closing at that hour shall
be from the last Saturday in June to the
last Saturday in September 1908.
Awkward Condition Exists.
All a "h"dIu COIiultlOn was nOteu tIlS
afternoon in the big granite building oc-
cupied jointly by the State, War and
Navy Departments. 1t was due to the
fact that the clerks and employees of the
War Department. occupying more than
half of the building. were excused at
1890 o'clock, while the clerks and en-
ployes of the State and Navy Depart
ments remained at their desks to 4:30
n n1no
that while work was suspended in the
War Department and all the elevators in
that section Of the building were shut
down. the employees and few elevators in
the State and Navy wings worked as
usual. AS the situa ton required that the
entire building with all it's entrances
should be open. the effect was to keep
on duty the entire force Of watchmen and
doorkeepers.
The explanation of the lack of uniform
ity in the matter is that several clerks in
the War Department asked that the usual
summer Saturday halliday holidays be
started from the middle of June instead
of from the LIST of July as in previous
years. and Secretary Taft issued an Or
der to that effect. after having conferred
with the President. 1t seems that the
the subject. In the absence of specific
authority. Assistant Secretaries Bacon
and Newberry. who are in charge Of the
State and Navy Departments. respective
ly, each declined to assume the response
bility of changing the original order reg
ulating the hours of labor in their de-
partments. There is decided division of
sentiment among the employees in regard
to the matter some favoring the Satur-
day half holidays in June and others pre-
ferrng to have them extend to the 1st
of October. Under the executive order
regulating the matter the Saturday half
holidays are confined to three months OF
the summer, regardless of the time they
begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
The Uniform.
From Army and Navy Life.

From Army and Navy Life.
If there is one thing above all others
which initiates against enlistments II Is
the sending forth into civil life OF dis
honcrably discharged soldiers and sailors
in uniforA How can respect Tor the
uniform be maintained and an interest in
the wearers of il be aroused IL men who
have been adjudged disgrace to their
uniform be permitted to appear before
have disgraced? Such men are constantly
before the public eye. Shiftless and
worthless. they wear their uniform until
il is worn out, and do incalculable harm
10 the military profession and TO the
reputation of the manly and worthy men
in the services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
Concerning Neighbors.
Joel Chandler Harris in Home Magazine.

Joel Chandler Harris in Home Magazine
Ne;obbors we must have, be they few
or many near or far We have no choice
in the matter. The profession OF hermi-
fry. if one may call il so. is lost art; IL
has heen overwhelmed by teeming popu-
lations and newer fashions. Timon OF
Athens lived long ago. if he ever lved
at all. He was desperately sour. and
as communicative as one of our modern
milIionaires He went off in the woods
and tried to find solitude, but he could
not escape his neighbors; they pursued
him into exile, and persisted in pouring
into his unwilling ears the current gossip
of that day and time. He became some
thing of a curiosity, like the bearded lady
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
STREET CARS COLLIDE.
Passengers Shaken Up and One Re-
ported Hurt in Shoulder.

Due to misunderstanding of signals
between the two motormen, two cars
of the III street and Brookland lines
collided this morning at the intersec-
ton of North Capitol and II streets.
The Brookland car crashed into the
other car, breaking the fender and
headlight. The heating apparatus Of
the II street car was Slightly damaged
One Of the cars was crowded with
passengers at the time, several of whom
were badly shaken up. +. H. Wildman
of Landover was said to have been in
jured about the shoulder
The police report of the accident and
consequent investigation indicated that
it was of little consequence. Both cars
continued on their respective routes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
African Natives Drum Signals.

From the Wide World Magazine
All through the continent OF Africa .he
natives have a very perfect system OF sis-
ra,ing with drums, by which means 'heS
ran out messages from village to village,
and it is quite wonderful how swiftly ana
how far they are able to spread news.
The drumming is always done at night,
-, aUaLe on still clear night the ear
Is often gently assailed by the low ma
SOL roll from a drum in the village near,
and one waits with pleasant eN:eo fancy
till the answering ecno comes, mutheo py
distance, from d village sometimes '"o
miles away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
SHOWS NO IMPROVEMENT.
Death Of Joseph Y. Potts Said to Be
Imminent.

1t was said at the Providence Hospital
late this afternoon that Joseph Y. Potts.
clerk OF the Police Court, who has been
at the point of death from uric acid pois-
oning for the past thirty-six hours. was
gradually sinking and that his death was
only a question of hours. The weakening
of the heart has been gradually increas-
ing. and its action is only being sus-
tanned by the use of powerful stimulants.
At times yesterday afternoon and last
night Mr.. Potts had intervals of con-
seriousness and apparently recognized
those about his bedside. His>relatives in
Pennsylvania have been notified OF his
condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
ECHO OF BIG FIRE.
Boyertown Man Brings Suit Against
Owner of Inflated Opera House.

BOYERTOWN, Pa, June 2O.-Addison
Swoyer of this place today swore out a
warrant against Dr. Thomas j. B.
Rhoades. the owner of the opera house in
which Ill persons lost their lives last
January, charging him with violating the
factory laws and maintaining a building
dangerous to public safety.
The coroners jury recommended the
prosecution of Mrs. Harriet E. Monroe of
Washington. d. c., who gave the enter
tainment the night the fire occurred. and
Harry Nice. Bechtel, deputy factory in
spector but the district attorney of Berks
county could not successfully bring ac
ton against them. Mr. Swoyer lost his
wife in the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
1--WE Never Hang Anybody
Unless He's Nobody"

i'm the show. and had more neighbors as
the result of trying to escape them. than
he had ever had before. And we and our
neighbors and our neighbors' neighbors
are in the same or a worse case; We cam
not help ourselves.
Could we pick and choose our neigh
bors matters would be somewhat differ
ent: perhaps they would be worse. We
cannot escape our environment. a SON.
orous term that is employed by experts
TO smother denial or discussion. We are
helpless. as helpless as our neighbors.
Doubtless your choice would not have
fallen on them and you may be quite
sure that the majority of them would
never have chosen you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
ONE MAN KILLED.
Explosion in Powder Works in
Colorado.

DENVER, Col. June None man was
killed and many are reported to have
been injured by an explosion that blew
up the Dupont Powder Company's neu-
tralizing plant at Louviers, twenty miles
south of Denver, today.
Several persons also are reported miss
ing.
. The explosion cut off all Geographic
communication with the town. A courier
reached Littleton few minutes after the
explosion and called upon all the available
physicians and nurses to go to the mill.
About 125 men were employed at the
powder plant. which is of modern con-
struction, having been built only a little
more than a year ago. The station where
the mills and town are located is on the
Denver and Rio Grande railroad, twenty
miles from Denver.
The explosion was SO severe that a num-
Der of windows were broken at Fort Lo-
gan. and it was believed there had been
an earthquake.
The shock was also felt in South Den
yer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
CHEMICAL BUREAU ON FIRE.
Explosion Sets Room in Flame, But
Employees Subdue Them.

The chemical bureau of the Agricultural
Department was on fire this afternoon.
Employees subdued the flames before the
arrival OF the fire department
Alarm was sent in about half-past II
o'clock from box 49, located in the bu-
reau Of engraving and printing There
had been Slight explosion of chemicals
in the chemistry bureau. located in the
building opposite. The fire department
responded. but did not go into action
The less was slight and confined almost
entirely to test tubes and other glass
testing apparatus