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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-07
SPOKANE LOOKS
GOOD TO THEM

Attorney Mcdonald of Grange
vile, Idaho, while here today,
stated that the opening of the new
railroad to Grangeville will be the
.means Of developing new business
relations between the metropolis of
Camas prairie and Spokane
Grangeville has heretofore divided
her wholesale purchases largely be-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12
LAND AND IRRIGATION
EXPOSITION TO OPEN IN CHICAGO
THIS FALL.
OF Great Interest to Prospective Set
tiers In the Great Irrigated
West.

What has the farm to offer
The reply to this question will be
evident to all who visit the United
States land and irrigation exposition
that Is to take place In the Chicago
Coliseum from November 20 to Decem-
Der 4, The exposition will be the first
of its kind, and the novelty OF it has
appealed to all who have heard of the
plan.
Pledges already given render 1t GER
tain that this display will outclass
any of the shows ever seen in the
Coliseum, which has become famed IS
the best place in the middle west for
exhibits In addition to a
display of the products that
have brought wealth from the soil,
there are to be specially designed dec
orations, panoramas and paintings. all
arranged artistically, and these are to
surpass all previous efforts.
The exposition Is not to be mag
lified county falr-it is to be unique.
is success is assured beyond the
shadow of doubt.
The initiative for this exposition |
anne from the numerous railway and |
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12

1t appearing to the Board from the
examination of the Tax Sale Records
OF Canyon County that a large num-
Der OF sales remaining on the books
unpaid, having been sold to the Coun-
ty. and that 1t will be best for the
County to have same collected or have
tax deed Issued to said County and sell
to highest bidder 1t Is therefore or
dered that ]. Jester, Jr., be appointed
by this Board to take a transcript Of
all sales to the county yet unpaid; find
the present owner of each piece OF
property and notify same OF the
amount OF Indebtedness now due, and
as far as possible to make settlement
on same.
Upon examination of the 1909 as
sessment roll of Canyon County, it APP
pearing that there is a large amount
OF property not yet assessed for this
year, 1t Is hereby ordered that the fol-
lowing properties and valuations be
added to the assessment roll:
1888 acres patented lands $3.50. 23
Patented land improvements IL, 695 90
2O9 city and town lots ......... 9,435. 90
improvements on same .-23, 100. 90
Whereupon the Board took a recess
until July 30.
Approved:
JAS. VANDERDASSON,
Attest: Chairman.
o. V. BADLEY, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12

ruary, 1893, for the sum OF $28.62, the
Assessor and the County Auditor are
hereby ordered to cancel said tax GER
tihcate upon the payment OF $28.62
without interest.
In the matter OF the application of
w. II. Plat ct al, asking for an ap-
preparation Of $4,000 to defray the
expense OF gathering and packing for
shipment and exhibit to the A-Y-P ex-
position from Canyon County, the
same is approved.
In the matter Of the application OF
]. b. Gowan, asking that Mrs. w. A.
Stone be appointed as hostess at the
Idaho Building at the A-Y-P Exposi-
ton during the month OF September,
the same is approved.
Whereupon the Board adjourned un-
til July %, 1909.
Approved
JAS. VANDERDASSON
Attest: Chairman.
o. v. BADLEY, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12

we'll as large collection of specim
both injurious and beneficial to or,
The government will be given al
the space necessary to show these
hibits to the best advantage.
Makers of appliances and machiu
for the farm will have attractive
hibits. In addition there will be s
the special machinery needed In bu
ing and maintaining irrigation p
ects. The present plan OF using Ia
traction engines is comparatively /
and will be revelation even to /
most experienced farmers of the d
die west.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12
caldwell, Idaho, July 20, 1909.

The Board of County Commissioners
of Canyon County, State OF Idaho, met
this day pursuant to law, having ad-
journed from July 10, to equalize the
assessment roll for the present year,
and after continuing the examination
and listening to protests by large
number of taxpayers the following
proceedings were had;
The assessment of John Thomas was
reduced from $1,000 to 1888.
The assessment OF Gel. A. Springer
was lowered from $500 to 5000.
The afIidayits OF Elizabeth j. Arvid-
son, j. NJ. Bray, J. NJ BrunZell, e. r..
Brace, Il. H. Dewey, trustee; b. II.
Brace, f. w. Partridge. F. w. Rich
ards. J. s. Hickey, Antoine Hinkey, N.
w. and f. c. Mock. VIM Hardiman,
Chas. Meister, Clara Linney. and Bank
of Nampa. Ltd, Harry A. Robb, V. 7.
Elver & Co and the Roberts Dry
Goods Co. being filed and coming be-
fore the Board, setting forth the facts
that the above applicants, residents OF
Nampa. Idaho. owners OF property In
Block Z of said town, petitioning for
reduction OF assessment, owing to
the fact that the property on said
block had been entirely destroyed by
FIRE since said assessment, IL appearing
to the Board that the said petitioners
are entitled to a reduction Of tax, the
same is, on motion Of the Board, al
lowed and the Assessor Is instructed
to reduce the tax of the above appli-
cants on property included in said
Block Z Y OF the original assessment.
Whereupon the Board adjourned, as
Board OF Equalization. until Friday,
July 80, 1909
Approved:
JAS. VANDERDASSoN,
Attest: Chairman.
O v BADLEY. Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12

A Denver woman's life was saved bys
ner hair when she jumped from ans
auto and struck on her head, and a
New York gentleman's life was saved
when bullet from the revolver in
the hands of the Jealous woman
struck his fountain pen. What a diff
ference! In "ye olden time" It was
always Bible or sweetheart's pic
'ure that figured in such life-saving
AFFAIRS.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12
Caldwell. idaho. Inly p. lpoa.

AAeAAtf July 80 ItNGs
The Board OF County Commissioners
met this day pursuant to adjournment
Present: Jas. Vanderdasson. Chair
man; j. Z. kerrfck, o. G. Rinehardt,
and o. V. Bailey, Clerk, when the fol-
lowing proceedings were had to-wit:
In the matter OF the petition OF An
drew Nelson ct al, praying for the es-
tablishment OF herd district, this
being the day and hour previously set
Tor the hearing OF this petition and no
one appearing before the Board to
show why said herd district should
not be established, It appearing that
the petition is legally drawn and that
said district will be for the best inter-
ests OF the County and IL appearing
that the majority OF the electors OF
said proposed herd district are in fav-
or OF the enforcement OF the herd law
by them, and II appearing by the am
daVit OF Andrew Nelson on file herein
that due and legal notice was given of
the hearing of said petition heretofore
ordered by posting notice thereof, as
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12
Approved:
Attest: Chair
o. V. BADLEY. Clerk.
Caldwell. Idaho, July %. 1909

Caldwell, Idaho. July 30, 1909
In the matter of the sale OF the
Southwest quarter of the Northeast
quarter of Section Thirty-five 1851,
Township Four tD North, Range
Three go West, Boise Meridian, the
same being Canyon County property
II appearing to this Board by the pub
lisher's affidavit on file herein, that
notice of the sale of said property was
duly and legally advertised thirty days
prior to the sale, and 1t further APP
pearing to this Board that said prop
erty was sold at public auction at tbe
Court House door of Canyon County,
Idaho, to one 4. E. Jones. He being
the highest and best bidder for cash
II is hereby ordered that the said
sale be confirmed, and the same Is
hereby confirmed. and 1t is further or
dered that Warranty Deed, signed by
this Board be delivered by the Clerk OF
this Board to the said E. e. Jones on
the payment of $340.
JAS. VANDERDASSON,
Chairman of Board
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12
Caldwell, Idaho, July 80,

CdfuHcli luduO, July on, lJUS.
The Board Of County Commissioners
met pursuant to adjournment. Pres
|ent: JAS Vanderdasson, Chairman; ].
Il. Kerrick, o. G. Reinhardt, and o. v.
Bailey, Clerk, when the following pro-
ceedings were had, to-wit:
1t appearing to this Board that the
County Bridge across the Boise River
known as the Parma-Roswell Bridge
has been damaged by recent high wa
ters, and it further appearing to this
Board that said Public Bridge is neces-
sary and that such Bridge be immedi-
ately repaired, such repairs being the
ordinary and necessary expense and
that the emergency now exists in i'm
mediate repair. 1t Is hereby ordered
that the said Bridge be repaired and
that Fred Mcconnell prepare plans
and specifications for the repairing of
said bridge, and that he file and sub
NIT the same to this Board on the 5th
day OF August 1909.
In the matter Of repairing the bridge
across the Boise River at Parma this
being the day and the hour set for the
hearing of the report Of the County
Engineer, Fred Mcconnell, whereupon
Mr.. Mcconnell submitted plans and
specifications for such repairs The
plans were accepted and it was de-
cided to advertise for bids for such
repairs. Notice for the erection of
one new combination Skew Span and
the moving of one 120-foot combina-
ton span across the Boise River at
Parma, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given by order of
the Board of County Commissioners of
Canyon County, Idaho, that the said
Board will receive bids for the repair
Of said wagon bridge across the Boise
River at Parma. by the building of one
new combination Skew Span about so
feet in length and the moving of one
120-foot combination span from the
South side of the Bridge to the center
of same, putting in one new set of
piers, for overhauling and
tightening of the old spans, painting
Of the entire bridge, coating of the
cords with tar or pitch, and packing
up and placing concrete pedestals I'M
der shoes between spans No. and No
{.
Said bids will be received up to and
lntil the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ, Sept. |
(, 1909 Said bids must be sealed and
must be marked Proposals for the
Repair of the Parma Bridge" and must |
)e accompanied by a certified check |
or five per cent of the amount bid |
ind must be filed with the Clerk of |
his Board before said hour of ten |
o'clock A. NJ, Sept. 4, 1909 Said bids
must be for the repair of said wagon
ridge across the Boise River at Par
ma, as described by the plans and !
pecifications thereof prepared by
fred Mcconnell accepted and adopted
" the Board of County Commission
rs, and now on file with the Clerk of
his Board. The right is hereby re-
erved to reject any and all bids
o. v. BADLEY,
Clerk Board Commissioners
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12

IN the matter OF the Insurance on
the Court House, 1t appearing that
policies in the amount of 1913. 900. 90
will expire before the next meeting of
the Board. 1t is ordered that the poll
cles be renewed by the following vote
Yes: Kerrick and Reinhardt; No Van
derdasson. Motion carried and poll
cies to be renewed through the follow
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12

In the matter of the application of
Day & Critics asking for cancellation
of Tax Certificate No. 1865, '0S, the same
appearing to be double assessment,
the petition Is granted, and the Audi
tor and the Assessor are hereby mott
fed to cancel the same of record.
John T. Sanders is hereby appointed
as Road Overseer of Road District No.
5.
Whereupon this Board adjourned I'M
til Sept. 3, 1909, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
JAS. VANDERDASSON,
Chairman.
o. v. BADLEY, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-12
). VANDERDASSON,
Chairman of Board.

In the matter of the apportionment
Of the general road tax levied for the
Independent Road Districts, on motion
the appointments are made as fol-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-17

weeks only will give the following large
For 5 one year subscriptions, 100000 ext. votes
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For each subscription after first 25-5o,ooo votes
weekly, oneye
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-08-17

All yearly and month subscriptions turned the started
including turned the first special Offer and all yearly
subscriptions received from until Saturday night Aug will
special offer Where subscriptions blocks
they will be issued the regular schedule record kept
subscription and those entitled
by mail after August 18th subscription will count the
five year subscriptions @= =54..
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
5000 ATTEND
THE FUNERAL Of
SLAIN DETECTIVE
Sergeant Goldhammer, Killed
by Edward Byrnes, Buried
With Police HonorS.

With police honors and attended by
& 600 people the funeral Of Police Sergt
John b. Goldhnmmer was held this
afternoon from his home, Grant avenue
and Middleton road. the Bronx. Gold
hammer was shot and killed by Edward
Brynes at No. 1870 First avenue last
Friday, and II IL asserted that the de-
.ectIve's death was planned and exc
c!ied by order OF the policy kings OF
Nsw York.
Chief Inspector Max Schmttberger
and Dan Slattery. secretary to Commits
sioner Bingham, represented the De-
partment at the funeral. Besides, there
came Borough Inspector John F. Flood,
Of the Bronx, Inspector Thompson,
Chief Of Detectives McCatferty, Capt,
McCauley, Lieut.. Murphy and platoon
OF 100 uniformed policemen, half Of the
Central Once detective squad. and
many police friends from various sec
tons Of the city.
The widow and the five small chill
dren followed the hearse.
Rev. Or. Mates, OF the First PreSby-
terian Church, Of Throggs Neck, the
Broua, read the funeral sermon, and
Rev. Charles Forbes, NJ the Throgg-
Neck Episcopal Church, oficiated at the
last rites. Samuel Guldhammer. father
Of the dad man. apparently had no,
been consulted about tie funeral ser
vices and insisted on praying over his
slain son in Hebrew.
Headed by the police band of ssvsnty y
plecss. the funeral procession marched
through the Bronx and after an hour 5
walk dISbanded The carriages and
police escort rode to WoOdlawn Gene
lery for the burial. police bugler
blew taps and he casket was lowered.
The grave was surrounded by Gordon
NJ policemen.
9oldhammer was a member OF the de.
partment for twelve years. and many
noted captures Of crooks are in his OF
dcIal record. OF late he had served as
an aide to Deputy Commissioned Hanson
at Ne. aoa Mulberry street. he was
forty years old his widow will receive
SISB a year pension
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
Especial by a Staff Correspondent

NORFOLK Va Feb 22The greatest cruise taken by fleet
of bateps ended in Hampton Roads this afternoon when the sixteen
white word-girdmg agbelecked fighting machines of Unc SAM
dropped anchor after travelling 4OOO miles Within half hour Adj
% Spery and the flag officers aboard the Mayower and Pres
dent Roosevelt greeting each personally delivered formal
Grtulatory address
"As war machine" he said "e fleet hack in better shap.
than when went out In addition YOU the Officers and men Of this
formidable fighting force have shown yourselves the hest of all am
bassao and hedS Of peace Wherever you have landed you have
borne yourselves make home proud OF hng your cou
,ynen"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
.z|ECFELD ARRESTED
SENDS FRANTIC GODS

That most astuts theatrical manager
Florence Ziegteld, IT,, spent two very
uncomfortable hours In the Harlem Pc.
lice Court to-day bafors he could And
bondsman for 100, and thus effect
his liberty. Jerome Biessl finally came
TO his rescue.
Yesterday afternoon Ziesfeld had as
his guests Miss Amy Leslle. dramatic
critic OF Chicago newspaper, and
Frank Buck. and rs the day was fine
he took them out for spin In his biz
touring car. As the party was bowling
down Seventh avenue Policeman Frazer
held them up at one Hundred and Sev.
enteenth street and took them TO the
One Hundred and Twenty-hfth stree,
police station, where Ziesfeld put up SlN
for his appearance In court this morn
ing,
When ne was arrsIsned before Nagis.
trats OCOnnOr hs was held for court,
and 4, Was not until he had telephOned
- II score or more Of his friends that
ne was enabled to procure a bOnisman.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
Famous Surgeon Succumbs at
Last to Great Fight
With Cancer.
CASE LONG HOPELESS.
Victim Amazed Medical World
by Battle for Life
His Career.

SAVANNAH, Feb. 2c-Dr. William
Tilinghast Bull. the specialist, who
came here recently from New York.
died at Wymherly, Isle o. Hope. at
noon to-day. He had been falling for a
week and became unconscious AT noon
yesterday. The following official an
nouncomea. Of his death was made By
the attending surgeon. nr, W. B. Craw-
ford. Who was FOR years his assistant
In New York:
DR. Bull passed away quietly at noon
to-day. The end was due 10 oede,na
OF the lungs. For the past few days
hi. condition has gradually grown
weaker"
DIR Bulls body will be taken tonight
N New York City. Funeral arrange
m.rts will not be made until after the
arrival OF the body In New York. Mrs.
blill WAS VIII MN a. WV '''N - ''S
death.
Dr. Bull arr.ver here on Jan. 30. He
came in tie hope that he could spend
much time out OF doors and beneht by
the sunlight and fresh air Under the
circumstances II was believed the new
treatment for cancer that has been late
is employed In his case would have a
better opportunity TO demonstrate It's
value.
The great surgeon stood the long Jour
ney from New York remarkably well.
n. was cheerful and said lie expected to
gain strength enough during the spring
to stand another long railroad Journey
to he north. In fact. he had made
plans for spending tho summer on his
estates In Newport.
DR.. Bull wus accompanied TO Savan-
nah by Dr.. John B. walker. Of New
Continued on Second Pase)
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22

reports from various polnts hlOhs t'o
route were received at the Armory and
were read on TO the crowd by An.
nouncsr Peter Pruny. Harry Jensen,
the Pastims entry, who was third In the
last Sea Gate Marathon, took up tho
pace at the start, and for the first five
miles led the pack James Clark. who
won the last race, was second to Jen-
ssn. Up to the tenth mile II was nip
and tuck struggle
Eddie Carr, the Xavier veteran. stuck
close to tine first two for three miles and
then dropped back, only TO come again
In the ninth mile when he ran into
fourth place behind Dovlin. Of the Mott
Ravens. Carr and Devlin were running
strong about 10 yards behind the lead
err, Clark and Jensen. who we're about
an even terms. Al the fifteenth mile
Clark he'd a slight advantage over Jen-
sen. Carr was third, u. Aaron, Of the
Mott Ravens was fourth.
Ten Miles Wore Fast.
The Tine u lHe 'eHt' 'h'' WIS "s
minutes and FIVE seconds. This includes
the So yards and is considered very
credltable. Tire weather conditions were
perfect for the race. Most VI the run
rers wore the regulation costume con-
sIgting Of a shirt and linen trunks Few
wore any warm clothing, such as sweat
srs. Each man was attended BY hand
Ter on a bicycle
Up to :hs tenth nile the race was one
of the hes. on record. similar to tha,
Of Hayes and Dorando at the Garden
Jensen and Clark heinz within a yard
OF saci, other. Louis I.snier, ~ The
World A. e., was the first TO collapse,
he was Drought back to mo armors
IN an amoulan,s. lie Has suffering
tTem a spralnad ankle.
A conservative es iinste is that more
than 10000 people Saw the race at var
.ous points along tho course The so,-
ond man to succumb 20 ihe pace was
Henry p. Rasle. ~ the Thirteenth Reg.
msnl lie was brought hack " the ar.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
SLIPPED TO DEATH
IN ICE CREVC::: At
NIAGARA FALLS
Body of Man Who Disap.
pearedi in View of Crowd Re-
covered in Daring Fashion.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ny, Feb. - Just
after noon to-day mddle-sged man
was seen ~ number nj spectators on
the banks Of the Falls to Zip While en-
dpayoring to cross the river oil tn" Ice
maintain below the FAILS and diSHp-
pear in crrvice under the American
Fails.
Tie police were Immediately notified
end a force ot men with ropes. pike
rniss and hooks We're immediately sent
10 his relief, but could lind no trace OF
him,
It is believed the man slipped into the
water under the Ice.
The body was recovered later hF Pe'sV
pags. an empoycc on the new ',rEal"'
In line park reservation. The recovery
vas a thrilling one. Page viii ropes
tied about him slii down the Wnl. ai1
nl ice ana was low cred into tue rr'..'
under the falls. N.cIt he tnuHt Que
body and brought 1t 10 the top 3D.. tae
iCs mound.
The victim is apparently a1OU. Tony.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
BATH BEACH TRAIN
KILLS A MAN IN
SIGHT OF CROWD
Victim Swept Under Wheels
While Leaping Upon
Moving Car,

Missing his leap for 4 moving train
Which was crowded with passengers, .
man supposed 10 be Sidney Chapman. Of
No. a. Main street. East Rutherford, n,
j.. was killed to-day a, Bay Nins,ssnth
street and Bath avenue, Bath Beach,
to-day. When hs fell tho wheels OF the
rear car passed over his legs. ssvsrins
thsm. Tho man was carried TO the plat.
form, whore he died
In the mean lime tho train had hesn
halted and the passengers many OF
whom had Witnessed the aGcihent,
rushed 10 the doors and several sssay.l
TO climb through the windows, their ex-
oitsmenl bordering IN psn!c,
When the dead mans clothing was
searched letters and cards bearing the
name and address Of Sidney Chapman
we're found, The body Is that OF a well.
dressed man, stoutly built, and OF dark
complexion, Following the finding OF
the cards and letters, tho Bath Beach
police communicated with the police OF
Rutherford. No arrests followed the
accident,
II is stated that the train, which was
bound for Manhattan, was hauling on;
Of the station at high rate Of speed
when the man leaped for the front
platform Of tho rear car, lie managed
10 grasp tho railing, but his feet slipped
from the sep and he war dragged be-
Meath the car. The body V ct the
BAsA Beach police statisA
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
FLEET EXCURSIONS HURT
IN TRAIN COLLISION,

NORFOLK, Va. Feb "A rear-end
collision between two excursion trains.
filled with passengers bound to Cape
Henry to see tine homecoming fiset &C.
CURED to-day on the Cape Henry d.
ylsion OF ;he Norfolk and Southern Rail-
road and eight passengers were badly In
jured.
They were q. w. Gardner, Whalsy-
vile, Va. 8. W. Blapkenship, wife and
daughter Norfolk: Miss Hopkins and
Miss n. ". Smith, trained nurses at st.
Nincent's Hospital. Norfolk, Mas Ruth
Brennaman. Portsmouth. and Mrs. \.
\. Williamson, residence not knawn. ~,
except Miss Brennaman were taken 10
hospitals at Norfolk.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-22
Fine Now Turkish Haths

now op'l at the New Pulitzer Buliding. Only
fifst.ol,Js downtown establishment. M6dern
In every i,t,il, Electric AMI Turkish bathS
q ali hour. also barber shop open day ss1