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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-03-04
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pared to Withstand the spring
wash.
This new ruling by the post
Office department should be a boon
to the good roads movements over
the state. The good roads peo-
pie have been advising roads
but the government demands
them. Demands can be more
easily satisfied with advice and
the people over the state should
prick up their ears with closer
consideration. 1t is absolutely
necessary that Kansas fix her
roads or some of the 1,70S rural
routes will be discontinued-and
Kansas has been very proud of
her large number of rural deliv-
cries.
This is the first time that the
government has found it neces-
sary to fall upon the people with
such a hard blow. Since the peo-
pie have grown educated to the
! the rural free deliveries it would
be like dropping back a hundred
years to give them up. Of course
there are many roads in the state
that are in excellent condition
and the INSPECTOR will never take
a Whit of them but there are
others that are positively danger
Gus to travel over in broad day
light.
The rural route inspector will
make his headquarters at the fed
eral building with Postmaster
Rodgers. The Topeka Office is
at the head of the rural routes
of the state and all official bust
ness, all payments and orders
are given through this Office.
Postmaster Rodgers is naturally
the father" of the rural route
deliveries and they are looking
up to him for a way out of their
Sloughs of Despair and Desponds.
In speaking of the matter this
morning Mr.. Rodgers said:
IF you make any note of this
l wish that the road overseers
and proper authorities over the
state would take it as an official
warning and work up their roads.
/ would hate to see Kansas lose
any of her rural deliveries and ]
think 1 would feel it as keenly as
the customers themselves. But
the carriers do have some very
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-03-04
$40 REWARD

For evidence which will convict the
party or parties who have been
damaging the property of the Bax.
ter Telephone Company, by break.
ing glass insulators or otherwise.
E. w. Dow. Manager.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-03-04

4-room house and 3 lots, barn
and we'll, in Van Epps' addition.
Lots of fruit, large shade trees.
S425 cash. Call on w. It. Gregory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-03-04

hard times in making their daily
rounds over the country and they
should be promoted-especially
since they were promised protec-
ton before the routes were estab-
lished$ / think this new order
from the pOstofice department
will be a good thing for Kansas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-03-04

Fine school shoes and good
heavy work shoes at Pierce's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-03-04

roads as we'll as the rural car
riers."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-03-04

E. W. Dow. Manager.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
Beautiful and Costly Presents.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Pattison, on the
eve of their departure for Spokane, were
the recipients Of two beautiful and costly
presents from the WOOdmen of the
World and the Circle on Thursday night
OF last week Mr. Pattison was given a
gold watch and chain and Mrs. PattisOn
a gold ring with emerald setting Inside
the watch are the words: "Presented to
John Pattison by Royal Camp of Colfax,
W. o. W" On the outside are engraved
his initials. The watch is open face,
Hamilton movements. The ring con-
tains the initials of Mrs. Pattison Mr..
and Mrs Pattison leave for Spokane
next Monday. Mr.. Pattison keeps his
office here just as in the past, it being in
charge of his son Paul, and he will be
here frequently to assist in business.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

held on Lake Washington, at Seattle, on
May 20, three days before the opening Of
the fair and will be a preliminary treat
for visitors who gather for the opening
OF the big exposition.
A conservative estimate of the number
OF homeseekers who will locate in the
state OF Washington during 1909, and
one which is based on something besides
gueaswOrk, is that of A. ID. Charlton of
Portland, assistant general passenger
agent OF the Northern Pacific Railway.
Mr.. Charlton estimates the number at
fifty thousand, basing his assertion on
the business which the Hill system is al
ready handling.
The general manager OF the Seattle
Electric Company has reported to Direct
or General Nadeau of the Alask a. Yuk on
Pacific Exposition that the street car
company will be able to deliver and re-
ceive passengers at the exposition gates
at the rate Of 10000 per hour during
the rush hours.
The new Seattle armory is completed
and the local companies of the National
Guard of Washington have taken up
their quarters there. Adjutant General
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
CITY COUNCIL CONS|D-
ERS VARIOUS MATTERS
Street Sprinkling Contract Let
to Pointer and Casserly.
Mayor Appoints Committee to Help
Arrange for CoIfax Day at Alaska
Yukon-Pacific Com
mercial Club Also to Assist.

City council met in the council chamber
Monday night, Mayor Lippitt in the
chair. Present COuncilmen Dreifus,
Barroll, Tiff, Perrine, Plummer and
Stravens.
+. Juhnke was granted building per-
nit.
Petition of II. |. Willis for construction
OF three-foOt sidewalk on south side OF
Rock street from Mill to Nixon, was re-.
ferred to street committee to report at
next meeting.
Application OF Ben Binnard for liquor
license WAS granted.
Assessment against Mrs Mary A
Averill on lot / for SIS 40, local i'm
provement district No. 16, was ordered
cancelled, said lot having previously been
assessed for sewer purposes.
For filing on Clay street SO was order
ed paid; to Mrs. Jane Lloyd, for years
rent on city dumping grounds, $50
ordered sent to state treasurer on ac-
count OF liquor license, $50.
Water committee recommended that
contract for street sprinkling be given to
Casserly and Pointer at 500 per month
each, dating from April Is to October
Is. Report OF committee adopted.
Street committee reported assessment
roll for Improvement district No. 15 and
named Monday. May 3, at p. M, for
hearing of protests.
The city water ordinance and the
bicycle ordinance were referred to judi
ciary committee.
Ordinance re-establshing grade on
east side of Main street, from Island
street to the o. f. & N. depot, will be
found elsewhere in this paper.
Mayor appointed Tiff, Dreifus and
Perrine a committee to work with the
Commercial Club committee to arrange
program for Colfax Day at the Alaska
Yukon Pacific Exposition. July is the
date set for Colfax Day at the fair.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

The ticket will be in the form of book
carrying 100 admission coupons,
With congress removing the tariff on
products of the Philippine Islands, and
the United States government spending
$15O.O0O in Philippine exhibit at the
Alaska Yukon. Pacific Exposition, it s
predicted by business men on the Pacific
coast that trade between this coast and
the islands will increase very rapidly in
the next few months. This impetus TO
Philippine trade has already been felt in
Seattle in the lumber market, where
Philippine mahogany and hard woods
are competing strongly with other woods
used for interior finishing. The new
wood is very handsome and comes in
such wide boards that builders are en-
thusiastic over it. At the same time it
costs less than Mexican or Cuban ma
hogany, and no more than native oak
and other hard woods.
The annual race of the versity crews
of Washington and California will be
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
Will Celebrate Goth Anniversary.

The Odd Fellows of Colfax will gather
at the M. E. church next Sunday to listen
to an address by Rev. John Z. Barker
This is to celebrate the Goth anniversary
Of the introduction OF the order into the
United States at Baltimore, Thomas
Wilder having the distinction of being
the first man to gather a chosen few
around him and organizing the first
lodge. Odd Fellowship has grown to
number hundreds of thousands and has
spread to the four quarters of the earth.
1t is meet that Odd Fellows should
the blessings that have come to them
through its benign influence.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
WHAT OF THE ROSAl|A
SPIRIT ?..-WATCH It
Citizens and Farmers Unite and
Work for Good Roads.
Donahue Road Out of Rosalia to Be
Macadamized- Farmers Donate
Work, Citizens Give Money and
Supplies County Assists.

The citizens of Rosalia and farmers OF
the surrounding country are showing the
right spirit in taking hold OF matters OF
public concern. The result is shown in
renewed business activity in our sister
town. to say nothing OF new industries
being established and many new build
| ings under construction there or near by.
| The Gazette has heretofore spoken Of
street improvements going on, such as
macadamizing the principal streets, put
| ting in cement curbstOnes, sewers, drain
| age basins, etc, which has added a
hundred fold to the appearance as we'll
az the convenience OF things. The work
of macadam road making has recently
been taken up. 1t is unique in inception,
and perhaps it would be well for other
towns in Whitman county to think the
matter over and follow the example set
by Rosslia.
Citizens of Rosalia and farmers living
| along the Donahue road, which is the
main thoroughfare leading out of Rosa
liza south to Colfax, with arteries reach
ing in every direction, have started in to
| macadam the first mile and a half out,
beginning where the macadam ends on
| the main street of Rosalia, it being ar
| ranged for the citizens and farmers to do
the work, the county to furnish the
| crushed rock. Last week over 800 days
work had been pledged by the farmers
living along the Donanue road, and this
| amount will be doubled if necessary, so
| we are assured, if needed, ROsaliaites
| backing this up with work and supplies.
County Engineer McCaw was there last
week, established the grade and set the
stakes This, OF course, is but the be-
ginning, but it is a beginning in the right
| direction. 1t is the purpose to continue
the work next year, which will result in
good roads leading into Rosalia from
| divers directions. Good roads will not
only increase the value of property along
routes Travelled, but will build up trade
| as we'll.
| In order to have roads of permanent
character it is necessary for those inter
ested to take the initiative. The county
road tax which we all pay will not build
macadam roads, it is simply break
water to keep roads in repair, to build
dirt roads and span few streams with
bridges. By the plan adopted at Rosa
liza the county can lend helping hand,
while the farmer is working on the high
way passing his home and the merchant
is building up his business. Besides, no
charge of graft can be raised, as has
been the case with all, or nearly all, the
SO called state roads.
1t is hoped the Rosalia spirit will
spread 1t is the spirit Of doing some
thing. not the do-nothing spirit and
growing.
Ripley's, 214 Mill street, is headquar-
ters for poultry supplies.
M1v 7%h
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
Baseball RedivIvus

Steptoe and Colfax played the first
game of the season on the local diamond
last Sunday, Colfax carrying off the hon
ors III to 3. Len Neil acted as umpire
Canutt and Stapleton were the batteries
for Colfax and Matlock, Adamson and
Stairet for Steptoe The attendance was
not large, Spokane being the magnet for
baseball enthusiasts to witness the open
ing game Of the season there. People
went on the Inland, having plenty of
time to witness the game and return in
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

ed. Among a line OF vehicles with shafts
and poles prOpped up, AZ is the custom,
20 be out OF the way. they managed ID
some way to knock the prop from under
heavy pole, which came down square
on the head of Jensen, causing concus-
sion Of the brain and rendering him
senseless for fully Is hours. He grad
uall' regained consciousness and at this
writing il doing as well as could be ex-
pected. He is the young man who was
driving the hack last week at the time it
was overturned and Mrs. A. NJ. Scott
broke her arm and was otherwise cut
and bruised.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

Lamping signalized his promotion by
opening the new offices in the armory,
and his predecessor. Ortis Hamilton, will
for the time being have quarters in the
new building and act as assistant to the
adiutant general. The new armory is
the largest in the state, and will be used
this summer as a convention hall for a
number OF large gatherings. The NAM
moth drill hall will seat more than 5000
people, making it the largest auditorium
in the northwest.
The Department of Agriculture is pre-
pairing to spend $4,000 in this state, an
amount equal to what the Legislature
appropriated, for experimenting on the
best methods of clearing logged off lands
and the best means of cultivating them.
The deforested lands of Washington are
of high fertility, and the cost of clearing
has always been the only hindrance to
their development. The experiments OF
the government experts should be OF
high practical value to this state.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

Shirley & Chaser, graduate opticians.
Eyes examined tree.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

Garden seeds, poultry supplies, at In
land Milling & Feed Co.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

X. ?. MinstrsIs, May 7th.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

having a citizenship plenty able to look
after its own interests in this regard.
The exposition authorities were told that
it would be agreeable to have any day
set apart between the 5th and 18th of
July, the reply coming back that the Sth
had been selected. There are several
reasons for desiring this date. 1t is
Pythian week at the fair, when the grand
lodge OF the order meets in Seattle. July
z has been set aside as "Pythian Day"
Many members of the order from CoIfax
and from the PalOuse country generally
will be there at that time who could not
attend in June, hence it is desirable to
have "COlfax Day" set for a time when
most COfax people can be in attendance.
1t will be observed by reference to the
city council proceedings Monday night
that Mayor Lippitt has named Council
men lift, Dreifus and Perrine a CON-
mittee to work with like committee to
be appointed by the Commercial Club to
arrange program for "Colfax Day."
and to carry out all arrangements for
the entertainment of guests. 1t is pro-
posed to have speaking by prominent
men who are or have been residents of
Colfax. There will be no lack of 10 ateriaI
to select from in this regard. Special
events can be arranged for, such as glee
singing, possibly a parade, to end with
banquet. The fair authorities have
given notice that the use OF the admin
istration Band" for at least portion of
the day will be given over, in addition to
halls or buildings on the grounds for all
events that may be arranged for.
1t is now up to our citizens to take
hold of the matter and boost for "Colfax
Day" An enjoyable time may be looked
for, great crowds will be there to see it,
and there is no reason why "COlfax Day"
should not be looked forward to with
feelings of deepest interest.
Garden seeds, poultry supplies, at In
land Milling & Feed Co.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
COLFAX DAY At THE
A.,y.-P. EXPOSITION
Thursday, July s, Named as the
Date for Clans to Meet.
1t Is Now Up to CoIfax Citizens to
Boost and Make 1t Success
Many CoIfaxites Expected to Be
There Special Events On Tap.

Thursday, July 8, has been uamed as
"Colfax Day" at the Alaska -Yukon-Pa
cifc Exposition. The Spokane Chamber
Of Commerce assumed to select the day
for US, naming June 21, but this was re-
sented as an unwarranted interference by
those having the matter in hand, Colfax
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
HONORS FOR HONOR
HIGH SCHOOL GRADS
Presented With Season Ticket
TO A.-Y.-P. Exposition.
Trade Between Pacific Coast and
Philippine Islands Expected to
Increase Rapidly Now That Con-
0ress Has Removed Tariff.

Seattle, April 21 The honor graduate
OF every high school OF the state of
Washington will be presented with a
season ticket to the Alaska Yukon
Pacific Exposition. The tickets will go
to the boy or girl Of every high school
who graduates with the highest honOrs.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23

accounts there was "BilIy" Sunday at
tendance at Spokane last Sunday, which
probably means that the people of that
pious burg have not been evangelical to
stay away from Sunday sports.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-04-23
Conclusion of the Brain

Arthur Jensen, employed at the cab
barn, met with an accident Monday
night that might be called a close call
He and another young man were sky
larking in the barn at the time mention
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
TRIES TO STAY THREE.
Cavalry Corporal Shoots Captain, Ser
geant and another Corporal at
Fort Des Moines, Ia.

Des Moines, Ia Capt John C. Ray
mond, commanding Troop B, SecoAd
United States cavalry, at Fort Des
Moines: Sergt James H. Washbnrr
and Corporal Elijah Sucn we're shot
Sunday by Corporal Lisle Crabtree
who then attempted suicide. Capt.
Raymond was perhaps fatally wound
ed and Crabtree is not expected to sur
vive the wound inflicted on himself,
Crabtree's injuries are not necessar-
ny fatal, the bullet striking a rib above
the heart and crushing the bone.
Crabtree had been reprimanded by
Capt. Raymond because OF his fail.
ure to report when his leave Of abb
sence had expired He had spent the
night in Des Moines and was to have
returned to his barracks at seven q. N.
Capt Raymond is son Of Brig.
Gen. Charles ". Raymond, retired.
formerly Of the engineers in charge
OF rivers and harbors. stationed in
New York. His brother is Mai. Rob
ert Raymond of engineers stationed at
New York. "A .,s5l
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
HOG TUBERCULOSIS GROWS.
Have the Disease Say Govern
ment Reports.

Washington. tuberculosis among
hogs 10 on the Increase and Is
causing heavier loss to raisers and
packers than any other disease. say
reports gathered from the various
meat packing centers Of the country
by the department of agriculture.
A year ago there were more than
Sc, 600, 900 hogs in this country, valued
at more than 1899 600, 900. Federal in.
spection Of the abattoirs show two
per cent. Of the hogs slaughtered to
be affected with tuberculosis, while re-
ports from Europe show a far more
widespread infection, running as high
as SIS to rs per cent.
1t has been found that hogs con-
tract the disease principally through
feeding. Samples Of raw skinned
milk fed to hogs from creameries in
one OF the leading dairy states were
injected into guinea pigs and In one
instance virulent bacilli were recoy-
cred. Hogs from Arkansas, Oklahoma
and Texas are remarkably free from
tuberculosis, due to the fact that they
are fed from birth to maturity on al
falfa, oats, corn, rape and peanuts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
SMITH PRISON LIBRARIAN.
Warden Dispiaces Newton c. Dough.
erty to Put Chicago Convict
In Charge Of Books.

Joliet. 1ll.-Abner Smith, wrecker
Of the Bank of Ameri.a, now known
as convict No. 1920, was appointed
penitentiary librarian to succeed New.
ton c. Dougherty of Peoria.
Dougherty. at one time the super.
intendent of schools of Peoria and the
custodian of school funds, who was
convicted of fraudulent banking, was
given the place as prison librarian
shortly after his Incarceration two
years ago. Smith, who gave his age
as sc years, and whose health is poor,
was given the Office position by
Warden E. j. Murphy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
rFAlTH- ALL THAT WAS LEFT
eymbsls u .Hepe~ and charity Hsd
ct Away from unfovtiisate Sun
my Sehool Scholar.

a young Philadelphia Sunday school
teacher tells this story Of the result
OF an attempted application OF the
principles OF economies:
For some time she had endeavored
to Impress upon the minds Of one OF
her charges the names of the three
qualities. faith. hope. and charity. One
Sunday she presented the pupil OF the
poor memory with three new shining
coins . penny. five-cent piece. and
. dime.
''The penny she said. represents
hath, the avecent piece hope, and the
dime charity. Keep these coins and
every time you look at them think OF
what they stand for"
The Sunday following the teacher
reviewed the lesson Of the week be-
fore. and called upon the holder Of the
coins to produce them and give their
names IN proper sequence. The
youngster shufied from one leg to the
other, stammered. blushed and seemed
altogether overcome with mortifica-
ton. Finally he burst out with:
Please. Miss Fanny. I amt got
nuthin' left but faith. Baby swal-
Tered hope, and mamma took charity
and bought ten cents worth Of meat
ter make hamburg steak out nv"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
NOT TO MEET ABRUzzI.
Senator Elkins Says Heart Affection
Is Cause Of Daughters Euro
nean Trip.

Washington. Senator Eikins laughs
at the suggestion that his daughter,
Miss Katherine, is going to Europe to
meet the duke of the Abruzzi. He
said the Young woman had for some
time had q slight heart affection,
which is always materially augmented
by heat and that her physician had
directed that upon the approach OF
hot weather she should Immediately
betake herself to the cooler zones of
the European continent.
The senator added that the duke
was still engaged in his mountain *
plOratiOns.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
WOMEN AID IN BATTLE.
Uss Rifles and Revolvers and Keep
Cool a. FiIi3inos Attack Con-
ven. at Davao.

Manila That women aided in re-
pulsing the attack of the native con-
,tabulary, which revolted June 6,
l3ing rifles and revolvers with dead?
aim, is told in a message received
from Dayao, the scene Of the battle.
The courage and GOODNESS under fire
Of the American women during the
siege Of the conven. in which the
Americans were gathered during the
mutiny is the subject Of warm praise
n the message.
After the attack In the barracks,
which fell into the hands Of the mu-
iLeers. all Americans Of the post and
is OF the native constabulary who re-
NAMED loyal. gathered In the convent
and resisted the assaults Of the
nutineers Capt. Allen Walker Of the
Philippine scouts, governor Of Davao
province. was wounded.