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The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Hotel Ceases to Exist.

Kansas City, May 2S.-The Midland hotel, at Seventh and Walnut streets, for twenty years one of the principal hotels of Kansas City, has closed it's doors. The building will be remod- eled for offices. The hotel has been highly profitable throughout its career, but the retail business center is stead fly moving south, and the owners, Chi cago men, decided to put the building to new uses.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28

gralt cases, were wrecked by dyna mite. The explosion shook the neigh borhood, smashed windows in nearby dwellings and played havoc with in. terior furnishings. Neither Gallaher nor any member of his family were near the scene of the explosion. John Rawlins, watchman, was knocked over by the shock.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Influence Extending.

Paris, May 2S.--A special dispasstt asat received here from Tangier states tna' Mulai Hafd's influence IS eA'enu ..arn and now covers the whole no,.nh part of Morocco. Only fear or nts rien reprisals, says tho dispatch. ple.eath nth. The residents of Tangier itself anu Vsn sor CT Moroccan ports from deciarihs " him.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Case Submitted.

Austin May 2S.-The case of Jim Jones, from Dallas, wherein appellant was given life sentence for murder, was submitted in the court of criminal appeals on brief for state.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Cannot Land.

Tangier, May 2S,-The Moroccan foreign board has issued orders to the governors of all the ports in Morocco to refuse permission to land Mulai Ka- fid's envoys, returning from Berlin.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Three euildinos DynamIted.

Oakland, Cal, May 2S.-Three dwell ings built by James Gallaher, former president of the San Francisco board Qf supervisors and chief witness for the prosecution in the San. Francisco
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
North Carolina Goes Dry.

Raleigh, N. C., May 2S.-A conserv- ative estimate of the result of the cleo tion in North Carolina gives a majority of 3O,OO0 for the dry" ticket.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
CowardIy Crime.

New Orleans, May 2s.-John ueo'Sn nn and Albert Taylor, negroes, pea. rf of and robbed Aleck Green, cripp'e their own race.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
MRS. GREEN GIVES DINING
Sixteen Guests Attend an Elab-
 crate Function.

New York, May 2S.-Mrs. Hetty Green, known as the richest woman in the world who recently moved from a modest flat at Hoboken to the Hotel Plaza, has given an elaborate dinner
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Oklahoma Legislature Adiourns.

Guthrie, May 2S.-After a session pr l6o days the First legislature ad. 1ourned sine die "Wednesday.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Coal Costs Considerable

washington. May 2s.-.Approximate cost Of coal for the Atlantic fleet for entire tour of the world Is s5,00O 900.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Cbe Hrescott Dallp Mews.

Entered as second class matter April 15, 1907, at the post office at Prescott, Ark, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28
Ed Corriqan to Retire

Lexington, Ky, May 2s-Ed Corri. gan Will sell his stables of nearly 800 tnoroughbreds and retire from racing
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-28

In the hotel The dinner was served on the hotels gold plates and the menu was accompanied by four kinds of wine. There were sixteen guests.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
State Bounty Fund.

Game Warden W. N. Stephens of
BOISE, has sent a communication To
Deputy Game Warden Ludwig Roper
of Cneur d "A lrne, informing him that
out of the $4,000 Appropriated by the
last legislature for he Ii n and game
department.. $1,000 will be used for
the purpose Of destroying predatory
animals in the northern part of Ida
hn,
Provided the hides are presented
before April J., 1908. bounty Of So
each will be paid for the pelts of
wolves. coyotes, bnhcatS and lynx un-
til he fund Of $1,000 is exhausted.
Accompanying each pelt must be a
stateme Mt showing that the applicant
for bounty is resident OF Kootenai
county. All such pelts become the
property of the state, and are sold by
the Iii ialS and the money turned
back into the fish aud game fund,
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10

State Treasurer G. A. II astings has
complied a very interesting table Of
docket fees received from the various
counties during the year 1907. Nez
Perce county was the greatest field
for litigation. apparently, during the
year, while in Bear Lake county fees
are reported in but five cases, amount
ing to SIS. For the total of 1866
cases in the state during the year the
fees amounted to $5235. or these
kootenai county furnished 2O4 cases,
the fees amounting to $6l2 Bonner
county had 95 cases, the fees being
$2S5. Nez Perce county had 225
cases, the amount of fees collected
being $675. Kootenai county is
shown to be second only to Nez Perce
as the largest field for litigation in
the state.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
BRAdAW SUES GOVERNOR
And Boise Statesman For
S5O,OOO Damages
ON CHARGE OF LIBEL
Sensational Climax to State
House Controversy.

A Boise dispatch Of Jan. 4, says
A libel suit was filed today by State
Auditor Robert S. Bragaw against
Governor Gouding and the Statesman,
10 which it is sought to recover $5O,-
600 damages.
The suit grows out of the publi-
cation by the Statesman of an
authorized interview with the govern.
or in its issue of January 2. In this
interview the governor made state
ment Of certain differences that have
arisen between hlm and the auditor
in connection with issuing deficiency
certificates to defray expenses Of the
Steunenberg murder cases. The
auditor refused to issue certain certifi-
Gates on the ground that the claims
were not properly made out, as re-
quired by Law. The governor in his
Interview pointed out that it was
necessary to avoid itemizlng the bills,
as it would disclose the name OF every
secret agent working for the sGate in
The Steunenberg murder case.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
HAD JOINT ROLL CALL
Pythian Lodges Had Enjoyable
Time, Tuesday.

The annual roll call celebration o.
Panhandle lodge No. Is, Knights o.
Pythias, and Syringa Temple No 4,
Pythian Sisters, took place conjoint-
ly at the hall last Tuesday evening.
1t was largely attended by the mem
bers of both organizations and proved
a most sociable and enjoyable affair.
T. l.. Quarles, presided at the roll
call. The program consisted of the
singing of the opening and closing
odes, the roll call of the Pythian Sis
tiers and the Knights, and an address
by J. w. Macarthur of Spokane AS
their names we're called the members
answered present" or responded
by speeches. Mrs. A. w. Post for
the Pythian Sisters, and Messrs. A.
w. Post and Z. l.. Hetman, for the
Knights responded with brief re-
marks. Mr. Heitman referred inter-
estingly and reminiscently to the or
ganization of Panhandle lodge, on
Jan. 8, sixteen years ago, with 2l
charter members, OF whom he had
the honor to be one.
The feature of the program was
the address by Mr.. Macarthur who
was present by special invitation.
He is prominent citizen of Spo-
kane, a past grand chancellor of the
Knights of Pythias domain of Wash
ington, and has reputation as a
fluent and entertaining speaker
which he fully sustained. His words
we're listened to with the keenest en-
joyment. Appropriate to the oc-
casion, eloquent and full of Pythian
sentiments and their beautiful teach
ings, his language was elevating and
calculated to infuse into the hearer a
grander conception Of the splendor
of the grand orders and the duties of
brother and sistcrhood.
The evenings enjoyment was
rounded out with a banquet which
the Pythian Sisters, with consum-
mate skill and culinary ability, had
prepared for the occasion.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
WIDOWS EXEMPTION LAW
The Way the Assessor in Bonner
Construes the Law.

Assessor Luce never knew what
trouble was until the past few weeks.
Every widow in Bonner county is
making faces at him. 1t all come,
| over the widows exemption law,
which says they are entitled to an
exemption of $1,000. Assessor Luce
has construed the law in way that
gives the widows one fifth of $1,000
exemption. His contention is based
on the assertion that property in tht
county was assessed at only one-fiftt
Of its actual value. Therefore, b,
deductlng 5000, or one. fifth of $1,000
from the amount Of the widows as.
sessment, she secured the exemption
the law allowed. For example, q
widow is assessed for $500, she pays
taxes on 5000. She has $1,000 worth
of exempted property but Assessor
Luce put it down at only $500. Thal
| is his way of putting 1t.
The widows figure differently
| They claim that $1,000 exemption OF
he assessment roll. They say tina
The law orders the assessor to asses
property at It's cash value and whei
he puts down property at one fifth it,
value, that's none OF their concern.
Commissioner J. Z. Dunn was il
town and stated that the controvers,
has been submitted to the count,
commissioners and that they hat
aiken action, upholding the count,
assessor.-Bonners Ferry Herald.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
BOB SMITH IS COMING
GREAT AMERICAN HUMORIsT WILL BE IN
RATHDRUM, JANUARY D.

katoon, Saskatchewan, telling of
Mr. Smiths visit to that city on
Sept. "a:
.tBob" Smith. the funny man
from Dixie, held sway in Saska-
toon hall last evening and sheer
mirth just buhbled up and spread
around as long as he remained on
the platform.
"Mr. Smith-oh, no, you should
say "Bob", for somehow the latter
name seems to suit better-has the
gift of looking as serious as a
casket while spinning yarn that
makes one explode with laughter.
His dialect recitations were good
His imitation of the suffering
youth was gem. His delinea-
tions of character as portrayed in
the poems of James Whitcomb
Riley and others who have won
permanent places in American
literature delighted all. Not the
least OF the selections was the
imitation of an old man and indeed
one wondered at the rapidity with
which Bob Smith changed his ap-
pearance. ust hat. stick and
spectacles-and Bob had vanished
and a quavering old gentleman
t with questions to ask and answer
had taken his place. Bob Smith
can play on the emotions, He is
an entertainer and humorist of the
born type.
"Bob Smith, come again"
Bob Smith will appear at the
opera house, an. II, under aus
pices of the Presbyterian church.
Prices for admission will be IS, SC
and IS cents.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10

Bob Smith, called the Messen-
ger of Mirth, an American humor-
ist who is touring Canada, where
he is acknowledged to be the best
deliniator and impersonator on the
Canadian stage, has been, through
a stroke of good fortune, persuaded
to make Rathdrum visit on Tues
day, January II, while extending
his tour to include number of
Western States of the Union.
The press and clergy of Canada
are united in their appreciation of
and praise for Bob Smiths skill as
a reciter, story-teller and imper-
senator. In both humorous and
serious parts they describe his
ability as an entertainer as being
OF the highest class, and such as
to hold his audience from beginn-
ing to close without dull moment.
His versatility is marvellous in
voice and appearance. In render
) ing one selection he can be a boy
of IS and in the next tottering
man of SO. His delineations of
character are described as perfect,
convulsing his audience with
laughter. He scatters dull care to
the winds and is a sure cure for
the blues. His stories are not
only fun-making but are full of the
PHILOSOPHERS of life.
The following is an extract from
the Daily Evening capital of Sas-
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10

$Ioo,o 900 for the prosecution Of
those charged with the crime.
The cases against Haywood, Petit
bone and Adams have been con-
Quoted by the state on high. clean
lines and with great ability. | am
greatly disappointed in the verdict
OF acquittal, as have been thor
oughly convinced of the guilt of
those accused of the killing of ex-
Governor Steunenberg."
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
PETT|BONE mot GUILTY"
Verdict Of Jury After Trial at
Boise.
FEEDER ALTON MEN SET FREE
Governor Gooding's Conscience
Clear.-Duty Done.

George A. Pettibone of the
Western Federation of Miners,
accused Of conspiracy to murder
ex Governor Steunenberg, was
acquitted by the jury in Judge
Woods court at Boise, last Satur-
day morning at II o'clock. The
jury was out ID hours, two jurors
holding out for conviction all of
Friday night. Pettibone was at
once discharged from custody.
One account says the verdict was
greeted with applause and cheers
by spectators in the court room.
Early in the week the defense
offered to submit the case to the
jury without argument or the
introduction of further testimony.
After consideration this proposition
was accepted and on Friday eve
ming !. H. Hawley, counsel for the
state, finished the argument for
the state, and the case was sub
mltted to the jury at 8 o'clock.
This, it is believed. will close
the so-called Steunenberg murder
cases with the exception of that of
Orchard, the self-confessed assas
sin who has not yet been tried for
his crime.
Ex-Governor Steunenberg was
killed by bomb at his gate in
Caldwell on the night Of Dec. 80,
1905. Shortly afterwards man
giving the name of Harry Orchard
;, was arrested and later induced to
i make confession. In this con
fession, Orchard implicated VIM.
d. Haywood, Chas. Moyer and
Geo. A. Pettibone of the Western
Federation of Miners who were
accused of having entered into a
conspiracy and employed Orchard
to assassinate the ex-governor.
Orchard also implicated Steve
Adams. The state officials went
to work on the case and secured
what they believed was a sufficient
amount OF Corroborative evidence
to prove the accused men guilty.
Haywood, Meyer and Pettibone
! were arrested in Colorado and
brought to Boise where they were
placed in the penitentiary to awai,
trial. Haywood was tried first,
last fall, and acquitted. Moyel
was then admitted to bail, pending
the trial of Pettibone; but the
latter's acquittal, also, has led te
the dismissal of the charge agains
Meyer, thus putting all three mer
once more at liberty.
The state, under Governor Good
ing, has spent a sum amounting te
considerably over $Ioo, 900 to Sc
cure the conviction of the alleged
co-conspirators, detectives and the
best legal talent being employed te
prosecute them in the effort tc
avenge the murder of Steunenberg
The Western Federation of Miner.
in turn has disbursed vast sums il
the defense of the accused men
Governor Gooding, when askec
for an expression of hi.
opinion in regard to the verdict il
the Pettibone case, is reported t.
have said:
81 have nothing to say NOR,
than that my conscience is clear
| feel that have done my whole
duty. When Ex-Governor Steun
enberg was assassinated it wa
plain to me that a great Grim,
against the state of Idaho had beel
committed, and that it was m
duty as governor to make ever,
, possible effort to bring the guilt,
parties to Justice. The ninth ses
sion of the Legislature agreed will
me in this and appropriated owe
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10

Can you afford to trife with so seri-
Gus a matter as to neglect bad cold
or cough, when for trifing amount
You can secure bottle of "Hickory
Bark Cough Remedy" that is guaran-
teed to cure or money refunded.
Price 25c, SOC and $l.00 per bottle
For sale by DR.. +. Wenz and dealers
everywhere.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
HAD JOINT INSTALLATION
Woodmen and Royal Neighbors
Enjoyed Pleasant Evening.

The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors Installed officers last Mon.
day evening. The affair was semi
public, being attended by the Wood
men and their wives and the Royal
Neighbors and their husbands, and
was one OF the most enjoyable social
gatherings OF the season in Rathdrum
lodge circles.
The officers of Rathdrum Camp No.
6S43. M. w A., were indicted into
their respective Offices by Judge Ed
win McBee, past consul, installing
officer. The ceremony was simple
and was quickly concluded, and Con-
sui G. A. Laird surrendered his sta
tion to the Royal Neighbors, Ever
green Camp No. 2317.
The Royal Neighbors at once pro-
ceeded to install officers for the ensu-
ing year Miss Ethel Oderlin was
installing officer, and Miss Peterson
ceremonial marshal. The newly
elected officers were obligated and
then installed slngly. Thee ceremony
was beautiful and impressive. Miss
Jean Wenz was organist and played
the marches which added much to
the good effect.
The serious part OF the program
over, Mrs. b. +. Bouru, oracle, an
nounced that the remainder OF the
/, evening would be spent Ia social en-
tertalnment. Everyone present
passed into the banquet room where
the Royal Neighbors had prepared
/ snmptuous spread, worthy of them.
selves and Of the occasion. Return.
ing TO the lodge room, some time was
spent with music and singing and i'm
promptu speeches by Judge McBee,
| j. G. Koch aud others for the Wood
men and Mrs. G. l. Sage, Miss Oder
lin, Miss Fehlhaber and others for
the Royal Neighbors.
Mr.. Koch gave a very interesting
! account of the history of the Society
OF Modern Woodmen of America
from the time OF its founding 25
years ago, when, on Jan. s.. 1883,
Pioneer Camp No. was organized
with 81 members at Lyons, Iowa, by
} G. Root, the founder and first con-
sui. He detailed to some extent the
gradual growth of membership down
to the present time, the society now
numbsring nearly 900, 200 beneficiary
members and having over four NIL
non dollars in the treasury. To give
some idea of the magnitude Of this
great army which is arraYed under
the banner of Woodcraft, Mr.. Koch
explained that il marched In columns
Of fours in regiments 1t would take
more than four days of continuous
marching, for the vast aggregation to
pass given point. Since its found
ing the order has paid over 80. 900
death claims, and is now recognized
as the greatest beneficiary order 10
the world, and furnishes the cheapest
fraternal insurance, with the 81, gle
exception of the Royal Neighbors Of
America, the ladies' auxiliary, which
has proven an invaluable aid in the
growth Of the order. Mr.. Koch
closed with succnct statement of
the many grand features of this great
order whose members. banded togeth-
er under the banner of Woodcraft,
were doing mighty work for the
widows and orphans.
Other speakers testified to their
pride for their membership in both
branches of The order. 4
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
Interest On State Money,

State Treasurer G. A. Hastings.
Dec. 81, made statement of the
interest accruing from the use of the
state funds which are deposited in
the II banks, for 1907. The state
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
A Higher Health Level.

~ have reached higher health
level since began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills." writes Jacob Spring
er, Of West Franklin, Maine. They
keep my stomach, liver and bowels
working just right" II these pills
disappoint YOU on trial, money will
be refunded at DR.. f. Wenz drug store.
25c.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
STATE and COUNTY NEWS.
Items Of Interest Gathered
From Exchanges.
OF INTEREST TO lDAHOANS.
Events and Industrial Progress
Of the Week.

In Wallace, Shoshone county, 1862
marriage licenses we're issued during
the year 1907.
From Moscow comes the news that
only Is percent Of the taxes Of Latah
county have been paid. the remainder.
$500 being delinquent, the largest
amount 10 many years.
Only five of the prosecuting attor-
neys of Idaho. out Of twenty. three,
attended the prosecuting attorneys
convention at Lewiston, Monday and
Tuesday, much to the disappointment
of that city. The counties represent
ed we're Latah. Canyon, Ada, Wash
ington and Nez Perce.
State Treasurer Hastings has made
his report to State Auditor Bragaw
of the various state funds in his
hands at the close of business on
December 81, showing that he has
cash on hand IN the various funds
$607. 1927.
TIL e G. A. r. encampment, depart
ment of Idaho, for 1908, will be held
in Boise June "a, 25 and 26, accord
ing to the decision of the council of
ADMINISTRATION, after the invitation
bad been extended by Phil Sheridan
post, guaranteeing all expenses.
Six saloon men of Wallace who
were convicted for violating the Sun
day closing law, but whose fines were
suspended pending the recent action
OF the supreme court upholding the
law, have been notified to pay their
fines which thev are doing. The
fines are $50 each and costs. Two
Mullan saloon keepers have paid their
fines.
John w. johnson, a member of the
sophomore class at the University Of
Idaho, received telegram last Fri
day afternoon informing him of his
appointment to a cadetship at West
Point. He was recommended by
Senator w. e. Borah. Johnson is a
resident of St. Anthony, Fremont
county. He left for Fort Logan.
Col, on the 9th inst, to take the
required physical and scholastic ex
aminations.
Two strangers In Emmett success
fully passed four counterfeit SIS bills
on unsuspecting parties, but others.
growing suspicious of the long green.
turned them down when they asked
for change The bills were on the
Planters s. Merchants Bank of Geor
gla, and similar to those issued before
the civil war. They were printed on
one side and then two were pasted
together, making a good appearance
at first sight. Several years ago a
4 great number of these bills were
passed in Idaho In the same manner
President Roosevelt has requested
the resignation of Ernest G. Ea2leson
surveyor general Of Idaho. This an
nouncement was made at the White
House by Senator Hepburn, who said
there was general dlssa tlsfacton wit h
Mr.. Earleson's administration Of his
& Office and complaint had been made
by the interior department. Mr.
n Eagleson's successor has not beer
named.
Hugh Walker. Clarence Walker and
w. r. Bartlett have been bound ovel
to the district court at Grangevi.l lie
0n the charge OF conspiracy To defraud
1t is claimed they have written Z
number OF checks on banks in eastern
Washington, where they had n,
money ON deposit, and have succeeded
N IN floating number of them.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
Total
$3l,594 66

Warrants will be drawn by the
state auditor in favor of the various
counties and sent to the counties who
will collect the amount SHOWN to be
due from the state treasurer, the fund
being cash one.-Capital News.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-01-10
APPORTIONED TO COUNTIES
Money From State Collected During
Last Six Months.

Miss Chamberlain, state superin-
tendent, has made the apportionment
Of the common school fund, for the
semi-annual apportionment made on
the first day of January IN each year.
The total amount apportioned is $3l,.
594. sc and amounts to per capita
for each school child of the state of
377 cents. The apportionment by
counties as certified to the state
auditor and state treasurer by Miss
Chamberlain, is as follows.
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ment is as follows, a remarkable
showing in comparison with the
interest received in 1906: