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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-11-04

II all the men guilty of trust connec-
lions were retired from active partici-
patton in the management of the G. o.
p. campaign, the rooms of the Repub-
lican national committee would resem-
bic an air dome resort in January.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14

rents, etc, it is believed that the city
can be put on a basis that will allow
the current expense fund to pay itself
out in due time. when the city can
again go back to the payment of cur
rent expenses from this fund.
Until the Herald exposed the awful
condition of the city's finances just pre-
vious to the late city election, the gen
eral public did not realize with what
lavish and wasteful hand the elected
guardians of our treasury were dealing
out the peoples dollars, or how close
to bankruptcy they had run the city.
The reasons for this attempted
wrecking of city were plain. By
putting the city overwhelmingly in
debt it was thought that the $27OO sa-
loon money would look bigger and more
necessary to the people, but the real
effect proved just the opposite, and
the voters saw at a glance that this
license money was costing more than
it was worth.
The present council is working hard
and conscientiously to bring the city
back to safe and sane financial pol
icy, and in its work it should receive
the assistance of every loyal citizen.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Pullman's Band Progressing.

Pullman s citizens band is making
remarkable headway under the able
leadership of DR.. Campbell. some
thirty members turning out for prac
tice each Wednesday evening. The
band is made up very largely of old
band men who are getting at once into
the harness, and blow the horns and
pound the drums as though they had
not been taking a vacation for various
numbers of years.
Many members of the band own
their own instruments, but the com
mercial club is assisting in the pur-
chase of other instruments, a commit
tee having been appointed to solicit
funds for that purpose. The instru-
ments thus purchased will remain the
property of the city, and it is pro-
posed to make the city treasurer the
official custodian of such instruments.
By this method they can be kept trace
of at all times, and the danger of their
loss is reduced to a minimum.
If you can't toot horn you can be
of great assistance to the band by Civ
ing it your moral support. so get in
and boost for the Pullman Citizen
Band.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Farmers Union
Adds Members
Will Make Purchase of Grain Sacks, Sack
Twine and Binding Twine on
April 9th.

"We will complete the organization
of the Washington state union in Spo-
kane with not less than 5000 members
next June when we will elect delegates
to the national convention. which is to
meet next fall. So far we have the
foremost farmers in the various dis
tricts in eastern Washington, in which
the twelve wheat producing counties
gave a yield of 40, 1876, 900 bushels, or
a general average of more than q
bushels to the acre in 1907.
1T may be said that the Farmers
Educational & Cooperative Union is
making more substantial progress than
any similar organization ever attempt
ed in the Northwest, and its member
ship is growing rapidly. The first
local union in Washington was organ
ized in Spokane last April and we have
already 1000 members, and more are
joining, the enrolment being at the
rate of 500 month. Reports from
other parts of the country are equally
encouraging, and we believe it is only
a question of a short time when this
organization will become a power for
good in the interests of the producers. :"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
One Shot Worth $500.

Tom Hopper, of Spokane, who laws
claim to being the champion bear
fighter in the Pacific Northwest. and
I. A. Ireland. of Colfax, crack rife
shot of the Palouse country. will not
go on cougar-killing tour, for which
they were matched several weeks ago.
Instead, each will take one shot. off
hand, at target 200 yards distant, for
a purse of 5000 and side bet of $500.
thus placing the value of the shot at
5000.
ireland went to Spokane from Col
fax the other day, armed with his
trusty shooting iron and buckskin
bag full of 500 gold pieces, 25 of which
he offered to wager on his prowess in
Staying cougar, which are said to be
plentiful in Northern Idaho and along
the Canadian boundary. He would not
bet two--bit piece less than $500 on
any kind of a proposition.
Hopper was game, but was not able
to take the wager at the amount
named, so he lald 500 on a single
shot, as indicated in the foregoing.
The money was quickly covered and the
side bet arranged. The match will
take place at the Spokane Rifle and
Revolver club s range on the morning of
the Fourth of July.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14

The meeting of the local branch of
the Farmers Educational and Coop
erative Union Wednesday was largely
attended and twenty new members
were initiated.
The Union had under discussion the
grain sack question, and will call for
new bids, to be opened April 8th, at
which time the sacks for use of the
Union members, will be purchased,
some quarter of a million already being
subscribed for.
In addition to the purchase of the
sacks, the Union will also receive
bids for sack twine and binding twine.
and will undoubtedly make material
savings through the purchase of these
twines in quantity.
A committee is now listing the
amount of sacks and twine needed,
- and the contract will be made on April
9Th, which is the regular meeting day
of the local Union.
At Wednesdays meeting of the
Union, Prof. Thornber, secretary of
the newly organized County Horticul-
tural Association. addressed the Union
upon the aims and purposes of the as
sociation. and as its work is right
along the line of that of the Union,
the two will be able to cooperate to a
large degree.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Fruit Growers Meet
and Organize
Whitman County Horticultural Association
Launched at the Meeting Last
Wednesday.

In answer to the call issued couple
of weeks ago, representative fruit
growers met in this city last Wednes-
day, and proceeded to organize a
county horticultural association.
w. L. LaFollette was elected presi-
dent of the temporary organization,
with Prof. Thornber secretary and
treasurer.
Addresses on the needs of county
association and the lines upon which
one should be organized were made
by Messrs. Neill, LaFollette, Tannatt
of Pennington, Prtchard of Rosalia,
Walters of Colfax, and others, and to
judge from the interest made manifest
at this meeting. there will be a union
of effort in the handling and market
ing of future fruit crops in this region.
The fruit men all bore witness to the
fact that the Palouse apple does not
get the credit or the price that is due
it, the hap hazard manner ot its pack
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
The City Council
aIks Finances
At Special Session Discuss Ways and Means
of Meeting Expenses and Getting
Out of Debt.

A special session of the city council
was held Thursday evening to discuss
the financial situation in which the
city finds itself after two years of ex-
travagance and NAL administration,
all members of the council except
Lanning being present.
With the current expense fund
nearly $4,000 overdrawn, all of the
overdraft having been created within
the past two years, the city is forced
to finance its running expenses by some
other means than its current expense
fund, which was originally created TO
meet the current expenses. Up to two
years ago this fund had been on a cash
basis, and the city's income was ample
to meet ist operating expenses. The
income today is sufficient to meet the
present operating expenses were it not
for the load of debt inherited from the
old administration.
The revenue from the water system,
from the extensions made and the new
services established, are now much
more than the expense of operating
the system, and by using this surplus,
and by the reducing of unnecessary
expenses such as surplus engineers,
ETC., it will carry the city through till
the big current expense fund overdraft
has been cared for through incoming
taxes. poll tax. ETC., this method of
procedure meeting with favor over
the proposed method of setting aside
warrants which had been drawn IL
legally against the current expense
fund. These warrants were largely
drawn in favor of persons who gave
their services and their materials to
the city in good faith, and should not
of course be made to suffer by the
wanton and unlawful acts of members
of the old city council.
By careful handling of the water
fund, and the requirement that the
marshals shall oversee the running of
the electric pump. the collection of
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Public School Notes.

The tryout for the defamation con-
test was held Monday afternoon after
school hours in the school auditorium.
Gail Duthie got first place. She will
go to Coifax to contest against the
other schools. There were five other
contestants.
The first organized practice of the
high school baseball team was held at
the city park Monday afternoon. The
best players in the tryouts will make
the team.
John Barnes. of the 8th grade, was
out of school Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesday morning rat was turned
loose in the 9TH grade room. 1t did
no harm other than soaring the girls.
After some time it was caught by the
boys.
Mark Carothers entered the A fifth
Monday.
The mid semester examinations are
to be held next week.
The baseball team met in the high
school room Wednesday and elected
Earl Chiffon temporary captain, Ray
Matlock having left school.
The physical examinations have been
in progress all week. The 5th and
9th grades are yet to be examined.
The eighth grade literary society held
a special meeting Friday afternoon.
At the meeting a week ago there was
only time for the business of the So
ciety so the program was postponed
till the special meeting. A nice pro-
gram was given, there being several
recitations and the reading of current
events. The society only meets once
in two weeks.
$3.50 was made off of the candy
sale last Friday in the public school
building.
Marble play has become the favorite
pastime of the boys at school.
A new flag is badly needed on the
school building, the old one being worn
out.
The grass has begun to show up on
the school lawn.
Mr.. Rogers. the present superin-
tendent of the Pullman schools. has
decided to leave for a lower altitude
on account of Mrs. Rogers health.
His going will be regretted by the
pupils as we'll as townspeople.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Fortniehtly Clubs Annual Musical

The Fortnightly Club held its third
annual musical on Saturday evening,
March z, at Stevens Hall.
AS neither the president nor vice.
president was able to be present, the
meeting was opened, in graceful
manner, by Mrs. Nelson. chairman OF
the executive committee. The pro-
gram given was a most excellent one.
Miss Seabury gave one of her evel
pleasing violin solos. Miss Huse gave
a delightful reading, and responded
to an encore. Mrs. Johnston sang
two short songs, the one composed by
her husband, Prof. Johnston, being
very sweet. Miss Mariel Fulmer ren.
dered an excellent piano solo. Mrs.
Strong, in her usual charming manner,
sang, Violets and Autumn Leaves,
composed by DeForest Cline. of the
School of Music.
Miss Fern Healey's reading was Of
her usual high order. The singing Of
the trio, composed of the Misses Train
or, Flood and Kennel was a rare treat
Miss Malotte closed the program will
brilliant piano solo.
1t was with sincere regret that thC
audience learned that while Mrs. w.
j. Windus, of ColfaX, was present sh'
was unable to sing on account of a Sc
we're cold, and also that the Ladies
Quartete was prevented from singing
by the unavoidable absence of Mrs
Harvey.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Talked of Fruit Cannery.

John S. Hughes. of Spokane, was
in the city Monday and Monday even
ing addressed body of our citizens
who gathered at the city hall, the sub
ject of his discussion being the estab-
lishment of fruit cannery.
Mr.. Hughes is an expert along the
cannery business and gave much val
liable information about the building,
maintenance and operation of can
merry. Such cannery as should be
established in Pullman, Mr.. Hughes
said, would cost $350O to build and
equip, and, in addition to this first
cost, $2500 working capital would have
to be provided for the first season. A
cannery of this size would employ
from Is to 18 people during the season.
and the daily output would be from
2000 to 5000 gallons of canned fruit.
For many varieties of canned fruit
there is an excellent market at good
prices, the market on cherries espec-
tally being classed as unlimited. For
apples and pears, which would of
course form the bulk of the output of
a new cannery, there is a good de-
mand. and for berries, especially the
raspberries and blackberries, which
grow so proliiicly here, there is good
market and long price.
To keep cannery in operation dur
ing the entire season the country would
have to produce large quantities of
small fruits, especially berries and
cherries, but this production would
undoubtedly keep pace with the devel-
opment of a cannery. and every farm
er and fruit grower should be interest
ed in seeing a cannery established. 1t
would make regular and certain mar
ket for fruit too ripe for shipment.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14

ing and marketing being largely re-
sponslble for this condition of affairs.
Prof. Thornber. who is conversant
with the fruit of all parts of the
Northwest, stated that the apple of
the Palouse country was the equal in
flavor and keeping quality of the best.
but that lack of care and uniformity
in packing were responsible for some
of the low prices received.
If all our fruit is handled through
the association, and fruit is grown and
packed according to the standard set
the growers will be in a position to
demand price in keeping with the
standard, and the brand of the asso-
citation will be guarantee to the
eastern purchaser.
Another meeting of the association
will soon be held, on the call of the
chairman, when a permanent organi-
zation will be effected, and constitu-
tion and bylaws adopted.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Planning Big Meeting of Union.
large degree

twenty-five hundred delegates, rep
resenting between 2, 500, 0O0 and 8, 900, =
900 members of the Farmers Educa-
tional & COOPERATIVE Union in all
parts of the United States, will meet
in national convention in Spokane. the
early part of September, 1909. if the
preliminary plans. arranged by A. A.
Elmore, organizer for Washington,
are carried out In this, Mr.. Elmore
has the hearty support of the Spokane
chamber of commerce and the $50. .00C
club. as we'll as that of commercial
organizations all over the Inland En-
pire of the Pacific Northwest.
Mr.. Elmore says the gathering will
be of the utmost Importance to the
vast territory west of the Rocky noun
tains and will also be the means of
'acquaining the farmers in eastern,
middle western and southern states
with the methods in vogue in the new
er country, and in this it may be OF
benefit to farmers seeking locations in
districts not so crowded as those east
OF the mountains. He said:
The Alaska Yuk on Pacific exposi-
Nion at Seattle, next year, will induce
THE railroads to make their lowest
rates. For this reason we are plann.
ing to have the convention in Spokane,
as 1t will be a double inducement tc
farmers. We have been working
quietly on the proposition FOR some
time, and have received substantial
encouragement from members in east
ern and southern states.
Spokane is the natura! gateway tc
the Pacific Northwest. 1t is the chief
railroad center between the Twir
0ities and Puget Sound, and the heart
'of productive agricultural and horti.
cultural districts. Side trips could be
arranged into the Big Bend and Pa.
house wheat belts. as we'll as to the
'' ulstrlcts around North Yakima,
"ehatchee. the Spokane valley, the
oo''ii!e country, and the Kootenai dis
'fic' across the border. It will also
give the delegates an opportunity tc
H't the agricultural experiment sta.
S'On connected with the Washington
state College at Pullman.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Is the Wise Man
Saying Today?

Fifteen years ago today DR..
Rainford, rector of st. Georges
Protestant Episcopal church in
New York, in an address on
"The Saloon Question" ex-
pressed the belief that the only
true solution of the problem
would be a liquor annex to the
churches. Probably that's an
idea that would take well with
some people and they could
make the Wednesday evening
prayer meeting and the night
cap dovetail very nicely-still
the arrangement would never
please the vast general public
as The Toggery Suits do, for
instance. The college styles are
just the thing you want.
THE T0GGERY
MEMS FINE RAIMEST
PULLMAN, WASH.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Notice of Candidacy.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination of county clerk of
Whitman county on the democratic
ticket, subject to the approval of the
voters at the primary election in Sep
tember. Harry Douglass.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14

FOR SALE-New modern bungalow
five rooms. bathroom and basement.
Three blocks from college. For sa ale
cheap. Call at this office for partle-
ulars. 23tZ.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14
Websterians' Annual Play

The Websterians, the enterprising
college society, will stage their third
annual play at the auditorium next
Monday night.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14

The Monday Club was entertained
Monday evening at the home of Pres.
Bryan, the paper of the evening, on
the forest reserve policy, by DR.. S. B.
Nelson. being followed by spirited
discussion.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-14

-Supt. Rogers. of the public
schools, announces that he will not re-
main in Pullman another year, his
wife's health not being good at this
altitude. He will likely go to the
coast, or to some point in Southern
Idaho.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-20
Vote Against
Mr.. Gompers
COMMITTEE FAILS TO SUSTAIN
PRESIDENT OF FEDERATION IN
REPORT a MORE DRASTIC
STAND Is RECOMMENDED.

DENVER. Nov. 19.-In test vote
on report of the committee acting on
the report of the president at the
American Federation of Labor con-
vention today. President Gompers
was defeated in his attempt to have
that portion of the report on limita-
ton of harrassing labor. referred
back To the committee. The commit
tee recommended more drastic
stand than Mr. Gompers approved Of.
An amendment was offered restoring
the original meaning of the presi-
dents report which on this subject
said If the situation is TO grow
so acute. let us personally as best
We can defend our rights in courts,
taking whatever consequences may
ensue Mr.. Gompers desired the en-
tire matter to be sent back to the
committee. but the committee did not
sustain him. Vote on the main ques-
tion was not reached at this session.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-20
Haley Is Here
for Brief Stay
STATE BULLION TAX COLLECTOR
PREPARING ANNUAL REPORT
WHITE PINE DESTINED TO
LEAD STATE IN REVENUES.

j. +. Haley. state bullion tax col
lector, arrived in the city from Reno
last evening and will probably take
his leave this morning. Mr.. Haley
is here for the purpose of looking
into revenues derived from White
Pine county industries in connection
with preparation of his annual and
final report of the year
Mr.. Haley stated to News repre-
sentative shortly after his arrival
that White Pine county is behind a
number of others in matter of gross
taxes. but he expects TO see in the no
distant future. this county at the top
of the list in this respect.
Owing 10 delay at Winnemucca on
his way TO Ely. Mr.. Haley is COM
PEELED 10 shorten his visit here. The
delay was brought about by a block
ade on the Southern Pacific subse-
quent to a disastrous freight wreck
the details of which were told ex-
clusively in the News yesterday. Mr.
Haley states that the wreck was caus-
ed by swapping of an axle on one of
the cars.
His report on state revenues will
be forthcoming Immediately after the
first of the year
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-20
.BOOSE MERCHANT
IS UNDER ARREST
ANOTHER DISPENSER OF DEMO
CRATIC ENTHUSIASM II 1t
FISED OF DISPOSING on SPlR-
ITS WITHOUT \ LICENSE.

In their effort TO wipe out the re-
failing of liquor at Smelter byb per
sons who are evading the tax, the
officers have rounded up another IN
diyidual. accused of selling spirits
without a license.
The new prisoner gives the name
Nick Milkovic He was brought TO
the city "Wednesday night in custody
of an officer. having been arrested
la Depnty Steve Baker. on complaint
sworn TO by Deputy George F. New
man. -,
Newman declares that he has gain
cred evidence from time to time sur
fieient to convict Milkovic and Wheh
the latter is arraigned for trial TINS
afternoon. numerous witnesses VIII
he ON hand to corroborate Newman
statement of the affair Milkofle Is
at liberty under $50 bond.
Milkoylc is the third person az az
rested during the past 80 DAYS Iol
disnensing intoxicants at Smel'er
without a license This method oil
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-20
MONEY DEPOSITED
TO CITY'S CREDIT
SEWARD n co. PLACE $;s0, 800 IN
WESTERN TRUST AND SAVINGS
COMPANY FOLLOWING INSPEC-
TION OF BONDS.

In accordance with the agreement
made between Seward a. Co., bond
brokers of Chicago, and the city
council. s36,S00 was deposited in the
Western Trust & Savings Co.. OF
Chicago. to the credit of the city OF
Ely. The money is now subject to
draft by the city.
The bonds were forwarded to this
city from Chicago Immediately after
the printers delivery to Seward &
Co., and after examination, they were
signed and returned to the pur-
chasers. According to the agree
ment. Seward & Co, were allowed
four days after the return of the bond
to them in which to make the de-
posit The four days were not taken
up, however. the money having been
deposited on the day after the bonds
reached Chicago.
City Attorney Walker received a
telegram yesterday from the bond
purchasers notifying him of the de-
posit 1t is probably that the coun-
ell will make disposition of a por-
ton of the money at the next meet
mig Tuesday night.