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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27
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TO RENT--F1ve rooms, first foor,gas in kitchen, 167 Herbert St. alp TO RENT-F1at of five rooms. all inn provements. Inquire 2s2 Wells St. Telephone 3073. S 26 b D O THAT'S WHAT they all say.'' Meet me at Murphy's." Palace Billiard Hall, 126S Main street, opposite Strat- field. 26 b*po EASTER MILLINERY display will be Tuesday and Wednesdays March 3o- 31. You are cordially invited J. NJ Tucker, 370 Fairfield Ave 26 u%po FOR SALE--A rare opportunity. Iron Foundry doing a good business and property cheap Must sell on ac- count of ill health Send letters to Box 15, Glenbrook Post Office. Glen brook. Conn. s 26 s*o FOR sALE-Upright piano, great bargain. s1G0. F'otch Piano Co-. S44 Noble Ave. 25 q o WANTED $500 loan increase old es- tabiished business, good interest and security. Address Loan Farmer Off, fee. 25 s%po FOR SALE-One Steinway upright class condition. Easy payments. The M. Steinert & Sons O., 915 Main St. s B FOR sALE.-Elegant upright piano. Latest style. Powerful tone. Big bargain. The M Steinert & Sons Co.,. 915 Main St. B FOR SALE.-Several slightly used up- right pianos which were taken in exchange. S125 and up. Easy pay- ments. The M. Steirert & Sons Go,
 23 TO RENT-Alcove and two connecting rooms. with board. 521 State street. Phone 1912. $ P d*po TO RENT.-5 rooms. 1st floor. 1 in attic. all improvements. 191 Catherine St. 10 minutes walks to Reads store Anderson & Co.,. 952 Main St.
 $ 9 If. TO RENT-6 room flat with improve ments at S15, Randall Ave. No ob- lection if small families double up. : Call 1294 Main. esp GREAT RELIEF from headache and constipation. Casca Laxine tablets, 25 cts. B 8 70 CAN YOU AFFORD fire without loss If not cover pipes, boilers and furnaces now. Best wormanship and lowest prices. Tel 1S2S-5. Asbestos lumber. J. F. Walsh. IA Kossuth St. S9s If. 246 EGGS.-White Wyandotte and White Leghorn $1 per setting. Thorough breds R. J. Drew. 2ss2 Main St
 S16$ tf o24s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

EGGS-White wyandotte and White Leghorn $1 per setting. Thorough- preds R. J. Drew. 2992 Main St
 S16+ 24s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

TO RENT.-F1at of five rooms all irn- pToven1entS. Inquire 232 Wells St. Telephone 3073. S 26 b D O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

TO RENT--FTve rooms, first floor gas
 in kitchen, 167 Herbert St. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

FOR SALE.-Confectione and sta- tionery store with full line of new goods. Rent paid for one month Price s35 -aIl at store. 129O Strat- ford Ave $ q b*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

LOST-French bu1l name on collar. Reward 670 Washington Ave.
 2 a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

wANTED.-Whist players to attend whist given by Stratfield Circle, C. O. F., of A. at Tigers Hall Poli' s Bldg. Monday evening, March 29, 1909. Tickets 25 cts. Refreshments. Game. start S 8: 30 sharp. a<p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-27

NOTICE.-Bartender There will be a regular meeting of Local 256 at Bar tenders Hall 37 Bank street at 3:3O F. M Sunday. March 2S at which all members are requested to be in attendance J. M. Sears, Sec'y.
 s 27 as
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
ROOSEVELT is
TURNED DOWN
House Ignores Presidents Rec
ommendation and Limits
Secret Service

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-Despite
the recommendation Of President
Roosevelt to the contrary to cong
ress. the sundry appropriation bill
which was reported to the house to-
day contains the same clause limiting
the activities Of the secret service.
The bill carries a total appropriation
Of S135, 100000. and OF this amount
$40, 574.514 will be used to continue
the rivers and harbors work, and ST.
100000 is granted the secretary of
the interior for the detection and pre-
Vention Of frauds with relations to
the public lands. For the construc-
ton of public buildings S13, 61S,646
Is Appropriated and the largest appro-
priation is for the Panama canal
which is s33,668. 900.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
a cen etolrv.

Gcotsmen are noted for their e
ness, and a story told by a Lancaal
commercial traveller, who was 81
Aberdeen a few days ago, shows
the men beyond the Tweed are
wOrthily upholding their reputat
The traveller In question was asked
q prospective buyer to subscribe q
prize fund for the local golf TOM
ment. He parted with 5 shillings
as he was interested In golf h
marked that he would liFe to Be \
informed Of the progress Of the /.
nament 80 that he could look out
the result.
"Oh," said the customer as be Die
up the 8 shillings and placed 1t sec,
" In his pocket, I'VE medina dae Ii
The tournament was held last "a
DAY" This was rather a staggerer
the latest contributor to the prize Ii
but he retained curiosity enough Il
Quire who had proved the happy ,
ner. The guileless solicitor FOR
scriptions was quite undaunted. +
ever. 1.-The winner?" ne said a
ooh, just meseP. "-Exchange.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
GROCERY FIRM ENLARGEs

The firm of Shadduck & Stout, who
have for the past five months been
engaged in the grocery business at
3O6 Lakeside, have leased the lower
half Of the M. d. Wright building
next to the Lakeside Furniture store
on Second street, and will move into
their new quarters next week. The
firm expects to modernly equip the
building, and will carry a complete
and up-to-date line of groceries, and
expect to be able to throw their doors
open to the public March |.
Both members of the firm have
been residents of the city for the past
five years, and are thoroughly con-
versant with the business in which
they are engaged. Though the past
year has not been a good business
year they have succeeded in building
up a good trade, and recently found
1t necessary, in order to accommodate
It, to greatly increase their stock and
secure larger quarters. They have
confidence in the future of Occur d.
Alene and are looking forward to a
very prosperous season in business
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
a WonderfuI shot.

They were telling how well
could shoot. and Tom Dawson reca
a duck hunt in which he had bro,
down FIVE birds with one shot.
Talk about shootfn'," began
man Tilford. 81 saw Jim Ferris
mighty neat piece Of work one
His wife was putin out the was
and she was complainin' about
pesky sparrows maxim dirt mark
the damp clothes with their feet.
They're thick as bees round b
says she. There's seven of 'em
tin on the clothesline this Bile
minute
"I1l fix EN- says Jim, takin' d
kis shotgun, which he allus h
loaded with fine bird shot. He tip
to the door, took aim and
killed every one Of them /
rows" broke In Dawson.
You're wrong" corrected IN
calmly. "He never teched 'em.
when his wife took in the washin'
found she had three pair of OPEN
stockin's and a fine peekaboO
walst."-Success Magazine.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Following is a list Of real estate
transfers OF Kootenai county as fur
nished by the Panhandle Abstract
company;
Spirit Lake Land Co. to F. s.
Prindle. lots and OF block 81.
town OF Spirit Lake, St1O0.
David Meyers 10 Chas. Tidwell.
part OF n hf Of NV or OF section L.
SEA west, $145.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19

settlement or Improvement BY any
person Or persons other than reIa-
lives.
IL. That he has not. at any time,
made any contract or given any prom
ise relative to the sale Of the land or
the timber thereon.
Other Provisions.
Provided, that no recommendation
shall be made unless with the approx
al Of all members OF the commission,
and It Is further resolved that the
state board OF land commissioners
shall, within 80 days after the filing
In their ONCE OF the report and rec
lommendations OF the said commission,
relinquished or cause to be relin-
auished all the rights OF the state of
Idaho to the lands claimed by said
claimants or such portions thereof
as shall be recommended to the fav-
orable action OF the state board Of
land commissioners by said commits
sion.
| The moneys to be paid, shall be de-
posted in the state treasurer's ONCE
and shall constitute a special fund
to be known as ''homesteaders
fund" and shall be paid out by such
treasurer provided
Each member OF the commission
except the land commissioner shall
receive the sum OF $40 per day for
the actual time engaged in the work
allotted TO such commission, not to
exceed go days and each member OF
the commission including the land
commissioner shall receive his actual
travelling expenses. hotel expenses,
such hotel expenses not to exceed
$3.50 per day, while engaged on the
duties as provided. The stenograph-
er shall receive the sum Of IS pei
day while engaged in his duties and
his actual travelling expenses and no
tel expenses, the hotel expenses moi
to exceed $3.50 per day.
Any other person or persons EN-
ployed by said commission In any ca
pacity shall be allowed such sum al
may be determined by the commits
sion not to exceed "a per day with
like allowances for expenses the same
as the stenographer.
All money deposited with the state
treasurer not used by the commission
shall be returned to the claimanti
proportionately.
Should the moneys deposited viii
the APPLICATIONS not be suficient t
pay the expenses Of such inyestiga
ton as provided. then each claiman
whose claim has been approved shall
be made
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
DUNN FAVORED FOR JUDGE
Three Candidates Announce Them
selves for Position.

Three Candidates Announce Them
selves for Position.
WALLACE, Idaho, Feb. 19.-In
view OF the vacancy in the judgeship
in the first judicial district of Idaho.
which will exist II the legislature
passes a law creating a new district
composed of Shoshone county, leav-
ing the other two counties, Bonner
and Kootenai, without a Judge. inter
est is becoming marked in the oficial
changes which will follow the enact
ment of the proposed law. which is
looked upon as certain.
1t is generally believed Robert N.
Dunn. now register in the United
States land office at Occur d'Alene.
will be appointed judge to succeed
w. w. Woods for two years. 1t is
said he has been selected by the un-
animous choice of the bar assocla-
tions of Bonner and Kootenai coun-
ties and they will urge his appoint
ment by Governor Brady as soon as
the law becomes effective.
This win leave his present position
open. and while some speculation has
been INDUCED In no names had been
mentioned until today. when the an
nouneement was made that three can
didates are in the field. They are W.
H. Batting. an attorney Of this city,
and nephew and law partner of
Senator Hepburn; ]. II. Boomer, city
clerk. and A. H. Conner. also an at
torney and former representative to
the legislature from Shoshone county.
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Bessie Shoup was awarded the
ilrat prise In the contest conducted by
the Kootenal Power company for the
best advertisement written BY q stu
dent OF the high school on the sub
ieet OF electric lighting. Earl shOup
won tho second prize and Marshall
Leonard the third. The company win
conduct another contest for the
month Of March. and the winner OF
the frss prise viii be sivea -. the
second 80. and the third o.. The Of
fer will appear n the Press a. seon
Is a Einc etching can be occurred.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
LIGHT ON SCHOOL
EXAMINATIONS
Superintendent Barton Ex-
plains Object and Work
ings OF His Methods

There seems to some dissatisfaction
among the patrons OF the school in
regard to the examination questions.
II Is said they are not uniform and
are too hard. Superintendent Barton
was asked by a Press representative
what he had to say In regard to the
matter and he replied:
II am aware that misunderstand
Ing exists In some localities regarding
the purposes and character Of my
grade examinations. but have hither-
to made no effort to correct this i'm
preston. leaving the results 70 speak
for themselves. The questions are
uniform In all OF the schools and
these grade examinations are given to
ascertain with what thoroughness the
teachers have covered the work out
lined and to what cause.-the teach
or or the pupil--failure or pupils to
pass Ii due. After each examination
list OF pupils and their standings is
hled on q sheet, across the top OF
which 10 a list OF subjects and in col
umna with the list Of pupils failures
are IN red Ink. n the red Ink entries
extend from top to bottom OF the
page In any subject. 1t indicates that
the teacher has failed to do her work.
II the red Ink entries extend from
left TO right or occurs In isolated
cases. the pupil Is to blame for the
failure. In either case. the superin-
tendent's attention IL directed to the
cause OF failure and corrective ac-
tion taken.
II make out the questions on the
work outlined. otherwise the work
would not be uniform. Seldom Ia
found a teacher who teaches all
branches equally well. She prefers
some branches 70 others and deyotes
more time to those to the detriment
OF those she disllkes. The teacher
making out the examination CUES.
tions herself naturally drafts them "a
conform to the work she has done
during the month. The pupils re
celve high standings but may be OK.
ceedingly weak on the work outlined
A standing OF 40 per cent, on impair
tlal examinations may represent q
higher standing than 90 per cent un,
other circumstances. Standings on
cards count but for little, unless at
tanned on an absolutely impartial ba'
sic. Pupils will not be denoted be-
cause Of extremely low standings
1.-THE December examinations for In
stancel but rather a corrective ap.
lied to the school.
"our schools are undergoing Q
change from the basis largely Of indi
yidual effort OF the teacher durinl
the constructive period the past three
years. to the basis of systematic or
ganisatiOn. thorough and efIicient sup
ervlsion. Some patrons. look upoI
figures on card as ideal. and even
few teachers have resented the new
plan. but as In the past, Thine vii
Tell"
Doubtless there will be anothe
storm Of protest against the next Sc
Of questions as stlll further progress
IL desired at the next examination,
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CAPITOL SCANDAL GROWS WARM
Continued from page one.J

NO8ANAaaNA AASAA kN8S 0ACeN
1t receives little beneft from the state
engineer. Nevertheless. the members
from the southern part OF the state
oppose improvements In our section
OF the cuntry."
Woodward moved an amendment
that the salary should not be changed
during the term of the incumbent
and he was upheld by Harris, who
Wednesday had made the charge OF
lncompetency against Stephenson on
the floor OF the assembly.
Broomhead declared that this pro-
posal was direct insult to the chief
executive.
McCracken Ont in Open.
The real question. McCracken re-
piled, lis not one which concerns
Brady. have no delicacy, however,
in discussing a subject which affects
him"
sheehan allied himself with Me-
Cracker.
There Is no criticism OF the chief
executive" he said, but the present
state engineer has arrogated to HIM
self to ask for s11OO more than he
now receives"
Stephenson's report was attacked
by Storey. 1T has never been placed
on our desks" he stated 81 had to
dig It up. and then | found that three
fourths OF the space was filled with
the irrigation laws Of the state"
Woodward's amendment was put
and lost by vote OF IA ayes and rs
nays. An amendment by Sheehan re-
dueing the increase was also lost by
IS ayes and a5 nays and . motor
that It be recommended for passage
was then adopted,
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
4 Change Of Tune.

Mamma. I'm tired Of gOlnl
school"
whats the matter. Willle?"
1.-THE teacher
NOW, don't you say a word az
your teacher, Willie. I've no 4
you annoy her dreadfully. and
seems like a very nice sort Of per
well, she said this mornin' tina
didn't think l had much Of bri
up at home, an -
"Waitl Did she say that2 We
all the coarse impudence! You q
go back there another day"
Exit Willie. grinning. = Clev'
Plain Dealer.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
oFFTCLAL WEATHER REPORT.

PORTLAND. Ore, Feb. 1S.--FoFe-
cast for northern Idaho and eastern
Washington for ~ hours ending at
i've .. m. tomorrow;
Rain tonight and Saturday; brisk
southeFly winds.
The local weather report for the
"a hours ending At o'clock p. N.
today shows a maximum temperature
Of 90 degrees. minimum. 81; moist
ure, 10 inch.
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LOOKING FOR PREACHER.
u Thought to be Mixed mp in Suicide
Mystery.


CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-Rev. Perley
H. Powers, the pastor Of the Monroe
avenue church, is being sought on an
order of Coroner Hoffman in connec-
ton with the suicide Of Mrs. Brock
Venners. Mrs. venners committed
suicide by swallowing corrosive sub
Innate, and before she died stated
that she had loaned the preacher SIS
and that when she asked him to re-
turn 1t he caused her arrest on the
charge Of blackmail. She stated that
she was fined $40, and that because
Of the humiliation and injustice con-
nected with the affair she became de-
spondent, and went home and drank
the poison.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
BASEBALL DOPE BOOK.
Bankers are First to Organize for the
season.

-
Season.
The members OF the Bankers
Baseball team met last evening and
perfected an organization and are
looking forward to a good season of
baseball. BOYD Hamiltnn. cashier OF
the Occur d'Alene Bank q Trust COM
pany. was elected captain and man
ager, and the team Is composed of the
following members; Hamilton. catch
er; Purdy, pitcher: Jones. first base;
McaIartin. second base: Gertes. third
base: Young. short stop; Sergeant.
eenterfeld; Gindeman. right field:
Plat. left field, and Warn and Black
substitutes. The team win become 2
member Of the Bankers league of
Spokane.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19

Loose leaf ledger or bill printing
is speciality At the Press once. We
have a complete stock of paper for
this work. II you use the loose leaf
system let us figure with you.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
PURlIC SALE POSTPONED.

Notice is hereby given that the
public sale advertised to take place
at my farm across the river. on Feb
ruary "a, has been postponed to q
later date. which viii be announced.
d. Z. HALL.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
CITY m nRrnE.

caba oil night. Phones 1853.
Money to loan. See RObt. W. Col
Inns.
II. NJ. walther Of Rose Lake is 3
business visitor in the city.
u. s. Davis OF Eastport IL in the
city.
L. r. Martin Is q 81. Joe business
visitor in the city.
J. d. Mcconnell Of kellogg IL tran
sacting business In the city.
y. d. Payne il in the city from 81.
Joe.
James Patterson and wife are 81.
Maries visitors in the city
Try loaf OF whole wheat bread
at the Home bakery tomorrow.
Cali up aS4 Red ana we viii call
for, press and deliver your clothes on
short notice. BeFnieF, the tailor.
G. r. Raymond OF the Palace Of
Sweets went 20 Spokane on busineAs
today.
n. r. Randall OF the Table Supply
company returned today from BUSH
ness trip to 81. Joe.
w. A. Thomas OF the Idaho Mer-
camille company was q Spokane bus
meas visitor today.
The Panhandle Abstract Co.. Is
equipped for quick and reliable SER
vice; has all records In its once.
Rev X. A. Lundin OF Spokane will
hold Swedish services In the Baptist
church Sunday at p. m.
A store which adyertises only oc-
eaalonally iustifies the inference that
II IL only occasionally that It has any
thing TO advertise.
Mrs. May r. williams Of the La
Mode loft for Portland this afternoon
to purchase tho spring stock Of mill
uu0t4 A0t tAV ANVNNs
The will OF Joseph shallls was
admitted 10 probate by Judge Fngbers
yesterday. and Mrs. Mary shallis was
appointed Administrative.
MIR. and Mrs. w. r. Higolow went
10 Spokane this evening to attend the
performance OF Ben Hur at the Spok-
ane theatre.
thoroughly dry 1s inch ar and
tamarack slab wood delivered. Fol
sale cheap. Blackwell Lumber com
pany. BELL phone az. Intorstatea.
A stores ads are part Of stores
service 10 the publie--perhap the
one part OF Il which saves most Of
your time and money.
Services held each Sabbath. Satur,
day Sabbath school 1s3O p. m
Preaching services 2:SO D. m. at For
sherman chapel, All are welcome
Rev, John orter, pastor.
Judge Egbera yesterday afternooI
awarded a Judgment of s90.e0 ans
costs IN favor Of the plaintiff In th'
case OF Danlel Bridgeman against th'
Reeyes-Ferrell Lumber company.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Nor
wegian Lutheran church win give !
social tomorrow evening at the hons
OF Mr.. and Mira. Anton Kvistad. "a
s15 Wallace street. A froa will otfer
Ing will bo taken.
w. r. McNaughton and family o
sOnix Falls. South Dakota. arrived
In tho city yesterday afternoon, ant
win make Il their future home. Mr.
McNaughton IL an attorney. and vii
open up Law once.
Captain Roper today served paper
on ]. s. Green Z Son In an AetlOl
commenced against the Arm by On,
Exchange National Bank. The sui
IL based on a promissory note for tn
sum OF eSs0.
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such land
What Report Must Contain.
The said commission shall report
In detail the findings on each of the
above mentioned matters and shall
make a recommendation that the
lands embraced within claimants
entry shall be relinQnlshed by the
state when II satisfactorily appears to
the commission;
1. That the claimant Is fully
qualified to make entry on home
stead under the laws OF the United
States.
2. That he has fully complied
with the laws Of the United States
governing homesteads.
5. That he made settlement on
the land claimed by the state before
the claims Of the state became gener-
ally known In the locality where such
land Ia situated.
4. That he made such settlement
prior to the flling OF respective plats
o. said township IN the local land OF.
Gee IA Occur d'Alene.
s. That he had 40 knowledge OF
reason TO believe that the state had
any claims 10 the land in question.
8. That he made settlement with
the bona fide belief that such lands
we're. or would be. open to homestead
settlement.
Z, That he settled thereon with
the intention Of acquiring a home
stead under the homestead laws o.
the United States.
8. That the land claims are Of
could. BY reasonable effort. be mad,
profitable for agricultural purposes
3, That he made settlement fol
his own use and profit.
10. That he was rot assisted II
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
A Msiahtx Question.

Il took in 81 just now" said the first
promoter. "Good enough" declared
the second promoter. "Shall we issue
additional stock to correspond with
our increased capital or shall we have
lunch Y'-Puck
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
70 Tnm ruBr1o

The Ppeas win deem "a a special
their paper regularly viii report the
Same 10 the once, "a 10 - our only
means Of knowing how the carriers
are doing their work
we viii pay 4 reward Of cas- for
evidences that will oenyioe any enc %
atoaling papers after they ere delivered
TIN PREss PuBG1sHIGo co.
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Pay 10 cents a week for the Even
ing Press and get today's news to-
day. 1t makes a special feature Of
local news aud you are interested IN
this feature.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-19
He choioa Of Pnatrx.

The Pest-Fd like to write some
verses for your paper. What kind Of
poetry do you like best? The Editor
Typewriter, darned short and paid
for at advertising rates. = Cleveland
Leader.