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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-15
Veighb0rhood Notes.
Additional Correspondence. on page 8

and Sunday. Kimball was represent
ed by several of our prominent resi-
dents.
The whooping cough in our vicin-
| ity, although not serious In some in
stances, has become very distressing
since the changes in the weather.
George Cobbley has planted one
thousand strawberry roots and quite
patch of rhubarb.
The pamphlets describing the trip
to Alaska and the picturesque seen
cry of that country, together with its
inhabitants and their customs and
manufacturers Is creating quite an
interest in those who have received
them. Truly, that trip will be boon
to the lucky winner.
During the past two weeks, Mrs.
C. A.. Merkley has been Ill with a
cold which seems to have settled on
her lungs. She is convalescing at
present.
Last Sunday, Conductor Chubbuch
visited his estate here. He was seen
walking over the ground with an air
of gratified proprietorship.
Henry Sorenson has been indispos-
ed for a few days.
Verne Merkley has completed the
model of a road and field machine
that will be propelled by gasoline. 1t
is so geared that it will travel at
the rate of ten miles an hour on our
roads, and at the rate of from two to
four miles an hour in the fields where
it will be used as the motive power
in farm cultivation. Mr.. Merkley
will apply for patent in a short
time.
A break in the Snake River Valley
Terminal canal caused some damage
to Fred Nelson.
Mrs. L. B. Heaton is now located
on her far mnear Sand Creek.
James Nielsen has just sold a
bunch of fine fat hogs to the Black
foot butchers
In my estimation the school OF
journalism fills long felt want in
our community. There is story
called eyes or No Eyes" that tells
of sailor who had travelled around
the world, yet who knew nothing
about the countries he had visited,
but the names of some of the saloons
and the kinds of liquors they kept;
while another individual could not
cross the English Channel without
seeing something which, when made
practical became benefit to the hui
man family. Neither the physical
senses nor the mental powers of the
sailor had been trained; hence, he
was controlled by the grosser appe-
tites; while the other traveller had
| trained his eyes to see, his ears to
hear and his mind to contemplate
The School of Journalism trains its
pupils to see and hear what is taking
place around them, and to tell 1t in
plain, concise language. He who
raises the standard of intelligence of
his fellows becomes a benefactor of
his race. Number 81.
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Mrs. Dawson, sister of Mrs. G. E.
Criddle, is down from Idaho Falls on
visit.
Olof Berg has gone to Iona.
Lavina Miskin, daughter of Mrs
Reuben Belnap, is slightly improved.
w. w. McCurdy is the proud papa
Of bouncing baby boy, born on the
18th. All concerned doing nicely
Mr. McCurdy just returned from Mar
ket Lake where he has been employ
ed as foreman on that section of the
ShortyLine.
Robert Crofts, the painter, is very
busy these days as is everybody else.
Mrs. Alfred Crofts is very sick again.
Jas. Bybee made a business trip
to Idaho Falls Tuesday
Our postoffice is soon to change
hands. VIM. Hutchinson resigned.
Chas. Criddle is to succeed him. :. 1t
is to be hoped that the service will
remain as before, straight and prompt
the kind of service you obtain from
a first-class postmaster in fourth
class office.
l.. S. Christensen infant child is
very sick.
Our new butcher shop under the
management of G. e. Criddle and
Jas. Bybee is doing quite business
and adds greatly to the convenience
Of the people of this town. 1t Is high
ly appreciated by them. Number So.
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Farley Farnsworth and bride were
here Sunday last visiting father and
mother. Farley has stayed very close
to Thomas since his marriage with
Miss Alice Higgins. We would like
to have a chance to say much joy.
H. A. Grimmett is home again
from the canal works near Tilden.
Number TO-
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The much needed and often pray
ed for rains have come and each
farmer you meet wears broad grin.
The quarterly conference of The
Blackfoot stake of the L. D. s. church
was heldN at Shelley last Saturday
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DON'T FAIL TO GET A STEW
BAN. CUT OUT COUPON ON FIRST
PAGE AND PRESENT AT OUR
STORE ON MAY 10TH. BOYLE
BROS. & co.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
GAIN IN RECEIPTS
OF DEPARTMENT
Biennial Statement Of Secretary
Davie Makes Splendid
Showing.
WOULD CHANGE THE LAWS
Head Of Statement Department Makes
Number Of Suggestions for Consid-
Grafton Of Le9islature-200
Pardons Granted.

Austin, Texas. Nov 14.--In his
biennial report w. IL. Davie, secre-
tary Of state, for the two fiscal years
ending August 81, last, makes some
recommendations worth the consid
Grafton of the forthcoming legisla-
ture. The report shows that the re-
ceipts of the department for the two
years aggregated $879,897.01, an in
crease of s276,330.26 over the pre-
vious two years. Charters of domes-
tic corporations were filed during
the past two years to the number Of
2,683, and 152 permits granted to
foreign corporations. an Increase
over the previous years of 142 do
mestic charters and 25 foreign per-
mits. This is not inclusive of rail-
road charters or amendments to the
same, which numbered 80 charters
and IA amendments.
During the two years 251 pardons
we're issued, 1870 restorations OF citi-
zenship, 60 remlssions OF fines and
penalties and combinations. The
report also acknowledges "a debt OF
| $9.726.08 to newspapers OF the state
for the publication Of constitutional
amendments voted on durilg the
past year and requests the governor
to suggest to the next legislature The
Necessity for an appropriation cover
Z! ing this Indebtedness.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Al 0RGNQED BAND OF THUGS
Dallas Police Are Inclined to Believe
lntimation Of Prisoner.

Dallas, Nov. 14.-With the arrest
Thursday night of six more negroes
local officers believe they have under
arrest, or soon will have, the three
highwaymen who murdered Frank
Wolford, the Rowlett and Rose Hill
farmer. Wednesday night.
1t was rumored yesterday that,
following the arrests Thursday night,
tell the officers that there was an Or
ganized gang of negro hold-up men
in the city; that they had a regular
place of meeting, and that two were
detailed each night for certain work
and that all the spoils obtained by
the operations of the gang were
equally divided among the members.
When Chief Brandenburg was asked
about this he admitted that one Of
the negroes, when arrested, intlmat-
ed that he would tell the whole sto-
ry, provided he was protected, but
that he refused to discuss the muir
der this morning.
The assassination OF Wolford has
caused large amount of talk and
numerQua citiSens hnye expressed the.
opinion that II IL time W rid the cry
OF large number of tough negroes
who infest certain parts OF East Dali
las. In the last few months num-
ber OF hold-ups and attempted hold
ups have occurred in that part of
Dallas and Wolford's is the second
life taken. Monday night farmer
from the Garland community, NAM
ed Ramsey, was badly beaten and
robbed OF his money near Pearl
street and Pacific avenue. A few
weeks ago another countryman, 2
visitor In Dallas, was badly beaten
and robbed Of $50 near the intersec-
tion Of Swiss avenue, and the Central
railroad.
It is said that one of the negroes
being held and who appeared to want
to talk intimated that he knew who
the murderer was; in fact. knew the
man who flrec the shot which ended
the life Of Wolford. One or two Of
the negroes arrested Wednesday
night and early Thursday morning
following the killing have been re-
leased from custody. This was not
done, however, until after they had
been thoroughly investigated by
Chief Alexander OF the detective des
partment and Chief of Police Bran
denburg. M
Dilligent efforts have been made by
the ofhcers detailed on the case to
ind q negro with a stab wound In
the neck or u slash across the face.
Before being shot Wolford attempt
ed to defend himself and slashed at
one Of the negroes with knife. He
gave 1t as his opinion that he either
stabbed one of them in the neck OF
slashed him across the face No doc
tor has been found by the ohicere
who dressed such 4 wound in = negrs
since the tragedy.
I The young stepzson Of Wolford
who was with hit father ct the time
Of the hold-up. Nilf como to the city
from ~ henae It ha4e Hal and IN
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
MAYOR ROBERTSON RESIGNS
Nearing End Of Second Term Tenders
Resignation to the Council

The called meeting of the city
council, held this morning at 10
O clock, was treated to something OF
surprise at the close OF the session
when Mayor Perry S. Robertson ten
dered his resignation to the board.
The event was attended by no set
formalities. When the business be-
fore the board had been disposed of
Mr.. Robertson In few words asked
the council to accept his resignation
same to become effective on Novem-
ber 26 This announcement from the
mayor came as a surprise to the
board as they had received no inti-
nation beforehand that Mr.. Robert
son contemplated retiring from the
executive head of the city The coun
Gil met again at o'clock to formally
accept Mr.. Robertson's resignation
and to order an election for the
choosing of his successor.
The meeting of the council this
morning was called for the purpose
of further considering the request Of
the American Construction company
OF Kansas Citya dor an interurban
railway franchise through the city.
An shours or more was spent In the
discussion OF certain provisions OF
the ordinance and the matter passed
over until o'clock this afternoon.
/ 1t Is understood that the council
wanted few changes made In two
or three sections of the ordinance.
One related to the paving OF streets
between the rails OF the track and
the other was reference to the time
Iof filing forfeiture bond.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Entertainment at Library.

The entertainment given at the
Sims Library Friday night under the
auspices of the Daughters of the
CoIlfederacy was thoroughly enjoyed
by those who braved the cold wealth
Ter to attend. The drill by the chill
dren was cleverly executed and was
quite a pleasing feature of the en-
tertainment Ten little girls dressed
to represent some flower took part
The drill. Miss Clara Morse pre-
sided at the piano. Miss Morse also
gave a piano solo that was we'll re-
ceived, as also was the vocal solo
rendered by Mrs. w. A. Crow. Miss
Kate Daffan of Dallas was then pre-
sented and for some fifteen or twen-
ty minutes she entertained the audi
ence with ar excellent address on the
history of flowers.
The last number on the program
was the reading of the names of the
flower show prize winners by VIII
Hancock.
The flower show closed this af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
C0OPERS
CARMACk CASE
Window of the Dead Man Is
a Witness for the
JOHN D. SHARP INVOLVED
Former County Official Is Charged
With Being Accessory 10 Killing
Of the Ex-Senator-Two
Counts in Bill.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 14.-The
grand jury of Davidson county yes
terday returned true bill in which
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper. his son,
Robin j. Cooper, and ex-Sheriff John
D. Sharp are jointly charged with
the murder of ex-senator f. w. Car
mack, and in which Sharp is also in
dicted on the charge of being an ac-
cessory before the fact. The names
Of six witnesses appear on the back
Of the indictment as follows:
Mrs. CODY B. Carmack, widow of
Senator Carmack; Mrs. Charles East
man, Carey Folk, DR.. James Wit
tenberg Mrs. Martha Morgan and
Miss Mary Sheffin.
Mrs. Eastman, 1t was, to whom
Mr.. Carmack spoke just before the
shooting began.
Carey Folk is deputy insurance
commissioner and passed along the
street near the time of the killing.
Mrs. Morgan lives diagonally across
from the scene of the killing and DR..
Wittenberg conducts an optical es-
tablishment in the west end of the
Arcade, through which the Coopers,
accompanied by Sharp, are alleged
to have passed shortly before the
tragedy occurred.
There are two counts in the in
dictment, the first charging the
three men jointly with the murder
and the second one charging Sharl
with being an accessory before tn
fact. The name of 8. C. Carmack,
brother Of the slain man, appears o
the indictment as prosecutor.
Physicians attending young Cool
er, who was wounded in the shou
der by ball from Carmack's revo
yer, said last night that their p'
tient was doing as well as could
expected. The powder burns Q
young Cooper's face are much be-
ter and the wound in his shoulder
healing rapidly. Cooper will in a
probability, be able to be moved l
few days to the county jail.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
SHOT down IN
THE COURT ROOM
Francis ]. Heney, in Charge Of
Frisco Graft Cases, Seri-
ously Wounded.
IHE DEED IS DRAMATIC
The Would-Be Assassin Had Been
Removed From the Ruef Trial
Jury Because He Was an
Ex-Convict.

San Francisco, Nov 14.-The San
Francisco bribery graft cases had
dramatic climax late yesterday when
Assistant District Attorney Francis
!. Heney, who has been in charge OF
the prosecution during its tortuous
course OF two years, was shot and
seriously wounded in the crowded
courtroom by Morris Haas, an ex-
convict The shooting occurred dur
ing a brief recess in the third trial
Of Abraham Ruef on q charge of bril-
: hery, COW in its eleventh week.
Mr.. Heney Is now resting easily IN
the Lane hospital and the physicians
say his wound 1t not fatal. Haas Is
In the city jail
The would -be-assassin IL saloon
keeper who was drawn upon the 3u-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Road Petition Rejected.

At the term of the commissioners
court, just closed, the report of the
jury of view on new road to be
opened from Mrs. j. L. Harbin's
northeast corner of the Waxahachie
End Forreston road to the Onion
creek bridge on the upper Milford
road was rejected by the court. 1t is
Understood that the reason given by
the court for turning down the re-
port was that the land through which
the road was to pass was appraised
at unreasonable figures. 1t is said
that some Of the property owners
wanted great deal more than the
jury of view agreed to allow them.
The court transferred $4,000 from
the general county fund to the gen.
eral road and bridge fund and pro-
rated same among the four pre-
uincts. The amount of $3,675. 40,
which was remaining in the road and
briwge fund, was also prorated
among the precinct funds.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Resigns as Alderman.

At the meeting of the city council
this afternoon at o'clock Alderman
S. P. Langsford, who has been a
member of the board several years,
rendered his resignation and same
was accepted. Mr.. Langsford announ-
ces that he will be a candidate for
mayor to fill the unexpired term Of
Perry s. Robertson, who retires from
that Office the twenty-sixth of this
month. Mr.. Robertson's resignation
as mayor was accepted by the coun-
Gil this afternoon.
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ry in tho second trial Of Ruef and
who, after having temporarily been
passed by both sides, was exposed in
a dramatic manner by Mr.. Heney as
an ex-eonyict and discharged from
the jury.
Haas declared after the shooting
that Heney had ruined his life by
the exposure and that he had deter
mined to kill him for that reason.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Leap Year Skate.

A Leap Year Skate was given last
night by quite a number of the young
ladies Of the city. Despite the fact
that the weather was cold, there was
Ia large attendance. This was prob
ably the last skate of the season.
Each young lady brought lunch and
at 1890 1t was spread in picnic style
on a long table in the center of the
building. To say that there was left
enough of the many good things to
eat to have fed as many more people
1T not exaggtrating.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Honor Pope Plus.

Pittsburg, Pa. Nov. IA mon
ster demonstration in honor of the
golden 1ubilee OF the elevation to
the priesthood OF Pope Plus x will
be held tomorrow at Exposition hall.
The German Catholic socities OF
Pittsburg are in charge of the meet
ing, but Catholics of all nationalties
will take part
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Mans Dead Body Found.

B. J. Fowler, an early settler OF
Alma, but lately OF Runnels county.
who returned there few days ago
on business, was found dead late
Thursday afternoon near the home
OF his brother, J. J. Fowler. where
he was stopping. Heart failure Is
supposed to have caused death.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
Small Rifle Discharged by Chance
While Brothers Are Playing.

Rice, Texas, Nov. 14.-Doak
Clark, the 12-year-old son of Rufus
Clark, a resident of this place, while
playing with an older brother was
accidentally shot in the back OF the
head with bullet from 22-caliber
rifle, death resulting a few seconds
afterward From the statement CIV
en- by the older brother the boys
were throwing up target and shoot
ing at it. Doak stepped in front OF
the gun and it was accidentally dis
charged
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
Elect New Omcers.

Boston, Nov. 14-New officers OF
the Massachusetts Horticultural So
ciety will be elected at the annual
meeting today. General s. M. Weld
has been, nominated for president
OF the organization. which a one of
the moat. important Of its kind In ths'
|cdun9ry.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-11-14
METCALFE QUITS CABINET.

Change In the Presidents Official
Family. Is Announced.
Washington, Nov. 14.-Secretary
of the Navy Victor H. Metcalfe yes
terday rendered his resignation to
the president to take effect Dec. /,
on account of i'll health. Assistant
Secretary OF the Navy Truman II.
Newberry will be named as Mr.. Met
calf's successor.
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negroes now being held Will be In
spccted py him. The boy has told the
officers that he believes he would
know the negroes should he again
see them
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-10-23
Woman,
and
Mans
Proposal
By HELEN 0LDFIELD.

last and all the tm his idea is to get married
possible to the ae and penates his own
domestic question of Irritation his part He
frankly and plainly for all the world to and the
woman misunderstanding him. doubling
She take him leave him. she so chooses and
STRAIGHT dealing and honesty exact the the
other purpose entitled to honesty return
condemnng the much coured
inscriptions with shows the wisdom OF the serpent
in letting them in "lettng them down easy the
ing chilling them beforehand As rule prefer to
answer of tact refuse offer as to
friend for life while the other hand
much thoroughly forgves the who
openly uwecom before he has pressed that
suit
However there which justified permit
ting PROPOSAL unlocked for; when she already
gagged Then she should make confan of her admirer
and without appearing of anything special his attentions
tell him glad have him meet and know her anc
something which will let him know that there is hope for
him, and spare him the pain of refusal.
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doesn't make it necessary for me to
take your money"
"Why didn't you give it back, then?"
asked Collier, who was as much aston
ished as Seton.
"There wouldn't have been any pay
If I'd give it back. 1t goes into the
ocean, that'll clean it off. Now, If
you're through with me, although I've
enjoyed immensely this evenin's con
versation, p'raps you'll be kind enough
to call off your men, take your ship
out of my way and femme go on
Collier laughed.
ut was that sort of spirit" he said
to Seton, that prevented us from con
quering them in the last seven years.
Come on, we have naught to gain
here. Well let the American eagle
scream undisturbed."
yes" said Captain Tuggles, "and it's
this sort of spirit that's goin' to make
it hot for you If you ever try to fight
with us again. The American eagles
never goin' to be any younger and
weaker than it is now, and look out
next time"
Seton laughed at the captains gas
conading in which there was more
truth than either of them dreamed,
turned on his heel, followed Collier
to the gangway, descended to the boat,
which was showed off and rowed to
the Britannia.
lot a
shrilling of pipes, a hoarse growing,
hurrying of feet along the decks of
the liner. Her helm was shifted, her
sails filled, her main yard swung, and
she went smashing away into the night,
an example that Captain Tuggles
was quick to follow.
Captain" said the second mate,
whose watch it was, Il suppose them
females is lying off here in the dark
somewhere, p'raps if we stand on easy
we can pick 'em up again"
81 wouldn't have 'em in my ship
again." said Tuggles, viciously, "for
a thousand pounds. Women are all
right ashore, especially when men are
at sea, but when the two gifts together
on ship, God help us. An so l says
to Mrs. Tuggles, she can keep house
in Boston, and I'll keep house on my
quarterback. l amt there, and /
don't feel that way when I'm in her
presence"
With which bit of sea philosophy
the worthy captain fades into the dark
ness and out of the pages of this his
tory.
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CHAPTER XVII.
The Preliminaries to Danger.

Admiral Kephard was waiting the
return of the boat at the gangway of
the Britannia Great was his disap-
pointment when he discovered that
Seton and Collier were alone.
Hey! What?" he exclaimed. Where
are the"
"Tll explain it in your cabin, if
you'll permit, sir answered Sir
Charles, gravely, unable to hide his
disappointment.
Come aft, then" returned the adj
miral. Collier, you, too. Gentle
men," he continued as he waved them
to seats in his spacious cabin, whats
the story? Did not the ladies board
that ship?"
They did, sir" answered Sir
Charles.
well, why didn't you bring them
off? Wouldn't they come with you?
Couldn't you persuade them?"
I'VE couldn't persuade them be-
cause we didn't have chance, sir"
answered Collier.
What do you mean?" exclaimed the
admiral in bewilderment.
They had gone!"
Gone? Where?"
IL wish we knew" answered Sir
Charles with very melancholy air.
But my dear Sir Charles, where
could they have gone? Did you search
the ship?'
Every nook and corner in her, sir,
answered Collier.
But don't understand began the
admiral.
They must have seen us ranging
alongside, sir" returned the lieuten-
ant, for when we broke into the cabin
which they had occupied we found the
berths had been used, but the ladies'
had fed"
Filed where?"
Into the captains cabin"
did you not enter that?"
I'VE did, sir. They had left that
Left it for what?"
For the small boat in which they
had boarded the Flying Star. which,
you remember, we noticed dragging
astern of the merchantmen while we
chased her this afternoon"
(TO BE CONTINUED)