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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20

throughout the contest to designate
the writer.
The winner will be expected to
write up the trip to the exposition
and to Alaska for the benefit of the
readers of The Republican, and in the
event of the winner being unable to
60 at the time designated, then the
person ranking second will be sent,
or II second cannot go. it will fall to
the third or the next lower one in the
contest who can.
Contestants can drop out at any
time they desire. Anyone wishing
to start in later than April LIST will
be at disadvantage in preparation.
and will be short In their grading.
The contest Is open to ladies and gen.
tlemen alike. regardless of age. No
body need hesitate about entering
the race on account of lack of educa-
ton, but the editor reserves the right
to excuse anyone who fails to do rea-
sonably good work or to make the
improvement necessary to warrant
further trial of his or her talent. The
training given will be useful and
valuable not only in newspaper work,
but In social and business affairs, and
letter writing.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20
Thaw Fattens In Matteawan.

Albany, March 19.-Harry X
Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, af
ter three weeks in the Matteawar
asylum for the criminal insane, has
become model inmate according
to the statement today by DR.. A. w
Ferris, head of the state commission
in lunacy. No official report on
Thaw's condition has been made
since he was placed in Matteawan,
but he has been under observation
continually.
One of the most remarkable eff
fects of his confinement In the asy-
lum is that within this short per-
iod of time he has gained more than
20 pounds in weight. DR.. Ferris
said today that he attributed this to
his being forced to stop the use of
whiskey and tobacco.
Thaw seems to have fitted into the
asylum life with ease and not only
amuses himself, but provides amuse-
ment for others. He is permitted to
go into the chapel and play the piano
which he does with considerable
skill, and. his music has become a
part of the days pleasure to the in
mates.
There is little prospect of Thaw
being released from Matteawan any
time soon, as the officials undoubted-
ly will take long time for observa-
tion before arriving officially at any
decision. They find 1t difficult to get
satisfactory results now, as Thaw is
seen and coached day by day by one
of his counsel.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20
Orchard Sentenced to Die.

Harry Orchard was sentenced at
Caldwell Wednesday to die on the
gallows, May IA, 1908. Judge Wood
recommended that the state board of
pardons commute the sentence to life
Imprisonment.
1t Is said to have been a very
touching scene in the court room
Judge Wood reviewed the long list
Of crimes that Orchard had commit
ted, and Orchard said simply that It
was all true and that he had no rea-
son to offer why he should not pay
the penalty He stated again that no
immunity had ever been promised
him, and that he was ready to be
sentenced.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20

Last Sunday morning at St. Paul's
Episcopal church, the Rt. Rev. Jas.
B. Funsten, Bishop of Idaho, ad-
vanced the Rev. Award Chamber
laine to the priesthood of the church.
In the Episcopal ministry there are
three orders, bishops, priests and dea-
cons. Rev. Chamberlain was or
dained to the diaconate in Boise ca
thedral June 3, 1906, by Bishop
Funsten, having served the church
as lay-reader at Montpelier, Idaho,
Cokeville and Green River, Wyom-
ing, for three years prior to his ordi-
nation, and for four years in st.
Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Maryland,
prior to his entrance at the Virginia
Theological Seminary, where he
spent one year. Since his ordination
his ministry has been most fruitful
one. He has admitted to Christ's
fold through baptism as many as SO
persons, and presented in all SO can
didates for confirmation. In Mont
pelier he collected together $1,000
from trends in the east and built
a large reading room in connection
with the church.
Rev. Chamberlaine was presented
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20
Republican Club Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing of the Republican Club of Black
foot will be held at the Probate
Court Room, on the 9th day of
March, 1908, at eight o'clock D. m.
Believing that the people of the
state of Idaho are unquestionably ID
harmony with President Roosevelt
and his policies, 1t Is deemed neces-
sary that the club take action In the
matter, by expressing its allegiance
to said policies, and of declaring its
choice for the most able exponent of
said principles.
All persons who believe that the
good work begun should be continued
are requested to be present and en-
roll their names as members of the
club.
J. M. STEVENS, Pres.
T. H. CHRIsTY, Sec'y.
GEO. F. GAGON, Comit.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20
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for ordination by Archdeacon Stoy
of Pocatello, and the sermon was
preached by Archdeacon Jennings OF
Nampa, Idaho. Both of these clergy.
men Joined with the bishop in the
laying-on of hands, the candidate
kneeling at the chancel rail.
After the service, Rev. Chamber
laine was showered with the con-
gratulations of his devoted parish
oners and many wishes were express
ed for long and useful ministry.
large surpliced choir, augmented
by all the members of the Chancel
society, furnished the extra music
for the service and Holy Communion,
which followed the ordination
The church was beautifully decor
ated with white carnations which
had been presented by the members
of the congregation.
At the evening service, the rector
presented a large class to receive
from the bishop the apostolic rite of
confirmation, thus admitting them to
full membership in the church. Bish-
op Funsten preached an eloquent
sermon upon Isaiah 55-6; Seek ye
the Lord while He may be found,
call upon Him while He Is near"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20

The Rev. Mr.. Vaughn of Buffalo
N. Y, is expected in Blackfoot to-
morrow and will remain the guest
Of Rev. Chamberlain for few days.
Mr.. Vaughn has come to Idaho to en-
ter the missionary work Of the Epis-
copal church. On Friday evening he
will preach in Blackfoot and on
Sunday next In Idaho Falls.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20
Death of Mrs. Rowley.

Mrs. James Rowley passed away
last Friday evening at o'clock at
the home just east of riverside. She
had been sufferer for a long time,
and her death was not unexpected.
She leaves two daughters and a
son, besides her husband, to mourn
her loss.
They have lived at Riverside the
past six years. having lived at Black
foot for year prior to that time.
The funeral was conducted Sun
day afternoon, and the remains laid
to rest in the Riverside cemetery
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20

tice is another, and we are glad these
parents are showing us the benefits
of the practical adaptability of their
teachings.
The history department will hold
an extra study session this month
which will take place at the home
of the leader, Mrs. Ben Holbrook,
March 80. The subjects will be CO.
lonial literature, and causes of revo-
lutionary war. Mrs. Ho1brook would
like full attendance.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20

Greedy, Colo.-Already arrange
ments have been made by the farm
ers and the sugar company for rails
ing 10000 acres of beets in this dis
trict this year. Heretofore It has
been necessary to ship in labor dur
Ing the beet season, but this will not
be the case this year, the 1900 Rus-
SLAMS, japanese and Mexicans requir-
ed to handle the beets are permanent
residents. The sugar company pre-
diets that in five years the beet crop
of the district will be grown by Rus
slams and japanese to whom the
farmers will rent histr lands.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20

The Johnson, Lundell Company
store at Firth was entirely consumed
between the hours of and o'clock
Tuesday morning, The stock and
building were valued at about S.
900. Nothing whatever was saved
except what was in the safe. The
amount of insurance, If any, is not
known.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20
IN ALASKA.
Republican Offers Prize to Best
Country Correspondent.
Will Open u School of Journalism
Next Month-GOod Chance for
Young Folks.

The Idaho Republican will give
a prize for the best reporting done
by country correspondent from
April 1, 1908 to Mrach l, 1909.
The prize will be a trip to the
attle-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with
side trip into Canada and Alaska,
in June, 1909.
The contest will cover eleven
months, and will be divided into two
periods. The editor will take the
first period of five months to teach
contestants everything he can about
the work, to make them expert In
gathering news, getting interviews,
preparing their manuscript, the pune
tuation, paragraphing, use Of capitals
and quotation marks and how to
serve the community best and do
them the most good through the
paper.
This five months will be school
coupled with the practical work that
newspaper work, but will be of great
value to them in business, letter
writing and social affairs. The edi-
tor will be the teacher and the writer's
will be the pupils, and all will have
equal opportunities and instruction.
Those wishing to enter the contest
should register by addressing letter
to The Republican, Blackfoot, Idaho,
and state that they wish to enter the
class Of journalism. Before the first
of April, printed instructions known
as Lesson /, will be mailed to each.
These instructions will be very plain
and simple, calculated for those who
know nothing whatever of such work
or even letter writing. Before May
1st, lesson will be sent out, and be-
fore June 1st, lesson 3, and so on.
II is desirable that each member
of the class shall send in short |
news letter once week, and when
this has been examined, corrected, |
graded and used, 1t will be mailed |
back to the writer with the teachers
comments and suggestions attached
to aid In future work. The writer
will be expected to preserve this mat
ter, so by comparison, the improve
ment may be seen.
The contest is open to every per-
son wishing to write country news
for The Republican. We furnish the
paper and envelopes and do the
teaching for five months After that
The contestants will stand entirely on
their own merits, and the public will
be passing Judgment on their work,
to the deciding vote to
be taken by the people the last of
February.
The decision will be based on the
by the editor and the vote
,f the people at the close.
Contestants may write over their
,wn names or be known In the paper
~ non de plumes or by number as
hey choose. but we require that
hey be known by their respective
communities so the people may know
yho istrepresenting them. and be in
! position to aid the reporter. The
anne name or number must be used
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20
WatsOns Return from Trip.

Morris and Mrs. Watson are back
from their tour Of California They
had the time of their lives. Thcy
visited Daniel Raymond and Judge
Bevans at Turlock, and found them
delighted with their new homes.
They also visited Los Angeles ind
most Of the points of interest in
southern California, except the Is
lands of Santa Catalina.
They saw a number of former Ida
hoans in different places, and enjoy
ed the summer in the winter time.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-20

The Utah-Idaho Sugar Co. has
been contracting for raising sugar
beets. The acreage will be restrict
ed to about 5000 acres for the Lehi
factory. The contracts for this
amount will soon be signed and
many more acres could be secured
U the company could use them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
MORE BICYCLES SENT ABROAD.
American Machines by Thousands
Imported in 1907.

New York, Feb. 29.DThe official fig
ures just issued by the department of
commerce and labor, showing the ex-
port of bicycles to and including De-
oember, 1907, display the peculiar
fluctuations that the bicycle trade has
been experiencing in the last few years.
Great Britain makes cycles for the
world, and has preferential tariffs that
assist her in selling in every part of the
British Empire, and yet American ex-
ports Of cycles, which were $500, 806 in
1905. increased to $257, 159 last year; q
Rain of more than rs per cent. Mexico's
Durchases of $64,S41 in 1905 jumped to
$e2, 400 in 1907. Cuba's account in 1905
was $S9,679 and in 1907 double those of
1905. Nearly the same proportion Of
increase was shown in the sales to Brit
ish North America.
In comparing December, 1907, with
the corresponding month of last year,
the most notable feature was the slight
forging ahead of Japan's purchases.
Mexico's increase was nearly 80 per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
AN AUTO ECONOMY TEST.
Car on Long Island Run 245 Miles
Uses 81 Gallons Gasoline.

New York, Feb. 29.-Even more re-
markable than the speed shown over
rough and frozen roads was the econ
ony in the use Of gasoline demonstrate
ed in the Long Island Automobile Gibbs
test run OF approximately 45 miles from
end to end of the island and return on
Tuesday. Judges and statisticians have
been busily engaged in figuring out the
winner from an economical standpoint.
Unofficially, however, it was stated
that the car that had made the trip
with least consumption Of gasoline was
a sixteen horsepower Franklin, driven
by r. A. Vail and carrying four passen-
gers. This car, it was believed, will be
the eventual winner. It made the jour-
ney on less than nine and a half gall
Ions of gasoline, or an average of near
ly twenty-six and a half miles to the
gallon. Figuring gasoline at a cost of
rs cents per gallon the trip was made
at cost per capita of 57% cents. The
cost of lubricant is not included in this.
This car was one Of the few in the run
that was strictly driven to schedule and
made no atetmpt at speed. 1t was
checked off at sos in the morning and
was due back at sos at night, and was
checked in just one minute later.
The closest contenders with the
Franklin for the economy trophy are
reported to be a ''20'' Pullman, "30''
Pope Hartford, "24" Maxwell and "24''
Frayer-Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debilitatine
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved bv
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co.. only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
GOT $500 IN INDIANA.
Swindling Palmist Of Ceffeyvi1le Sue
cessful In Other Fields.

Coffeyville. Kan, Feb. 29.-It now
develops that Adrain, the palmist-
swindler. who recently left here after
attending to considerable business,
had just recently swindled the people
OF Marion, Ind, out of $500 in a
very few weeks. His nervousness on
the afternoon of the last day he was
here is accounted for by the fact that
he had just learned that there are
about 1000 glass men living here who
are former residents of Marion. Steve
Pearce. formerly a member of the
police board of Marion. Ind, but now
employed at the Marion Fruit Jar
company's plant here. was in Marion
at the time Of Abrams swindles a few
months ago. Mr.. Pearce saw Adrain
on the streets here recognized his face
as being familiar, but could not place
him until it was too late. AS soon as
Mr.. Pearce saw the newspapers ac-
count of the swfndle here. he remem-
bered where he had sen Adrain be-
fore. He went by the name of j. Victor
Kenwood at Marion. At the Indiana
town he was not so particular as he
was here-he was willing to try the
swindle on men there, while here he
confined his operations to those of the
fair sex. At Marion he swindIed one
man out of $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
WAS NO TROUBLE FOR ATTE1L.
The Little Featherweight Easily Put
Kelly Out in Seven Rounds.

San Francisco, Feb. 29.-Abe Attell,
the American featherweight champion,
last night practically knocked out Ed
Kelly the Buffalo newsboy," in the
seventh round Of a scheduled 20 round
bout. The Californian hoored his man
four times in this round with wicked
left clouts to the jaw and the police
stepped into the ring and stopped a
very uneven contest.
Throughout it was case of the pol
ished and scientific boxer against the
more rugged slugger and science won
out. The men fought at very fast
clip from the tap Of the initial gong I'M
til the end, Kelly at all time being will
ing to mix it. Kelly surprised the crowd
by showing great cleverness during the
fight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
AFTER THE DOGS.
Wichita Fears That Canine
Is Scattering Smallpox.
Plays With Infected Children
Then Visits Others.
Is A HOTBED OF GERMS
Sanitary Officers Will Kill the
Animal When Found.
A Second Dog Wanted for Kill
ing Sixty-Six Valuable Fowls.

Wichita, Kan, Feb 2s.-The Eagle
says:
Dogs running at large have caused
considerable worry and trouble during
the past few days. There is no fear
of hydrophobia at this time Of the
year, so it is not a mad dog scare. But
it may be that two dogs have done as
much damage, if not more, than they
would if both had the rabies.
1t is not often that dogs are &C
cused of scattering smallpox germs,
but this offense is charged against one
of the dogs wanted by the city Off
Gals.
A house on North Emporia avenue is
quarantined because there is smallpox
in the family. The children are almost
we'll and will be out of quarantine in
short time. At present they play in
the yard, and recently a stray dog at
tached himself to the children and
goes to the yard every day for a frclc
tired Of playing he leaves and where
he goes is not known. 1t is the pop
ular belief of the people in the neigh
borhood the dog is known to visit that
he Is a regular hotbed of smallpox
germs and that he goes about scatter
ing the germs Unfortunately over
the city and especially in the neigh
borhood of the home that is quaran-
tined. The neighbors fear that the dog,
who Is of a friendly nature. will play
ease will be brought into their homes
by the canine route.
Because of this fear they have ask
ed the sanitary officers to either catch
the dog and fumigate it and then turn
1t over to its rightful owner, or else
kill the dog.
An investigation made by the SAM
tary officers brought out the fact that
the dog is a stray; at least every one
accused of being the owner denies the
allegation. It has been decided that
the dog must be shot and he will be
killed when he again appears at the
quarantined home
This is the first time in this city that
a dog has been charged with spreading
smallpox germs. Rats are believed to
spread contagious diseases and cats
are in the same class, but the dogs
have heretofore borne a better repu-
tation.
The second dog which is wanted by
the officers Is, a bull of the common
plug type. He visited the home Of Mr..
Hyde, who lives in the south part Of
the city, and killed &c full-blood Ply
mouth Rock chickens. He did not eat
the fowls, but simply killed them. All
but two of the chickens were killed
with one bite, and that was on the
head or neck
The matter came to the notice of the
sanitary department because Mr.. Hyde
wanted to know if he could sell the
dead fowls-the "a that had not been
torn. He was told that the health de-
partnent would not allow 1t to be done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
A GREAT TOE WAS GONE.
How a Son Identified a Missing
Father on a H. u. Dissecting Table.

Lawrence, Kan. Feb. 29-After
searching weeks for his father, who
demented, had wandered away from
his home at 1910 Madison street, KAN
sas City. John Connolly Of Kansas City
found the body Friday on a dissecting
table in the University Of Kansas med
ical school Michael Connolly, the dead
man, had been childish for some time
before he disappeared.
The body Of a man who had frozen
to death was found at Kickapoo, near
Leavenworth, the first week in Febru-
ary 1t remained unidentified at Leav-
enworth for two weeks and was then
sent to the Kansas university medical
school. where it was prepared for dis
section. John Connolly traced the body
of his father to Lawrence and, in COM
pany with J. R Beaver, the dead man 8
son-in-law, arrived here yesterday
morning. Neither man saw the body,
but identified it by the fact that the
great toe of the left foot was missing.
The two men returned to Kansas City
this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-29
NINE IF He WINS.
7, J. Walsh Makes a Peculiar
Offer fer "Lee Rose"
Told Owner He Would Give
$1,000 II the Nag Won.
PLACED $4,000 ON HIM
Racer Came Home Ahead and
the Deal Was Completed.
Was the Fourth Straight Vic
tory for Great Thoroughbred.

Los Angeles, Feb. 29.-Under con-
ditions of peculiar nature and show
ing the nerve of J. J. Walsh, former
II a jockey, but now an owner racing
at Los Angeles, Lee Rose, the I'M
beaten son of st. Avonicus-Lavena c.,
won his fourth straight race at Los
Angeles this week in new colors.
Just before the second race Mr..
Walsh had a talk with o. A. Bianchi,
owner of the Oakland stable, and Of
fered $4,000 for the gelding under
certain conditions.
II viii give you $4,000 for Lee Rose
providing he wins this race and also
providing you allow him to race in
my name and under my colors," said
Mr.. Walsh. eff he is beaten the deal
is all off and the gelding returns to
you"
owner Bianchi studied over the
proposition for five minutes.
Hurry up and give me an answer,
for / propose to bet on him and must
hurry and get down." was Walshs
final bunch.
'sWeu, take him then" said Bianchi.
eff he wins the race he is yours. If
he loses he comes back to my stable
and all negotiations are off.
''That's a bet" was Walsh's rejoin-
der.
He turned quickly to his own train
er, ]. R. walker, and ordered him to
get another set of colors and couple
Lee Rose with Thunder Hill. The
betting on the race had not started,
so no changes had to be made. With
Lee Rose and Thunder Hill coupled
It looked like a cinch for the entry to
j lany. Owner Walsh rushed to the
ring as soon as the deal had been
completed and taking $4,000, which
he had drawn from the bank for the
purpose of purchasing Lee Rose, put
the entire sum on the gelding, get
ting / to for it all, and thereby win
ming more than half the purchase
price of him, for Lee Rose, in a de-
perate struggle, won by a head from
Phil T. Chinn's colt, ]. H. Reed and
S. G, Hildreth's Vatican.
It was a sensational race through
out and caused a lot of trouble over
the decision, and for a time Owner
Walsh's $4,000 wager was in danger
of being lost. Jockey Hayes had the
favorite in tight quarters for half the
Journey and he was outrun by J. H
Reed. Into the last sixteenth Hayes
drove Lee Rose along with a sensa-
Stonal rush from out of the bunch
and he got in front Then came Val
Jean along with what looked like 6
winning rush and the three finished
noses and heads apart, and the crowd
from the grand stand believed Hill
dreth's colt had won, but the judges
being on the line with the horses
heads, gave the race to Lee Rose
placing ]. H. Reed second and Val
jean third.