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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25

The birth rate in the United States
In the days of its Anglo-Saxon youth
was one of the highest In the world.
The best of authority traces the be-
ginning of its decline to the first APP
pearance about 1850 of immigration
on q large scale. Our great philoso-
pher, Benjamin Franklin, estimated
six children to q normal American
family In his day. The average at
the present time is slightly above two.
For 1900 1t is calculated that there
are only about three-fourths as many
children to potential mothers in Amer
lea as there were forty years ago.
Were the old rate of the middle OF
the century sustained, there would be
$4,000 more births yearly in the State
OF Massachusetts than now occur. In
the course of a century the proportion
of our entire population, consisting Of
children under the age of 10, has fallen
from one-third to one-quarter. This,
for the whole United States, is equiv
alent to the loss Of about 100000
children. So alarming has this phe-
nomenon of the falling birth rate be-
come in the Australian colonies that.
In New South Wales, a special govern
mental commission has unanimously
reported upon the subject. 1t is esti-
mated that there has been a decline
OF about one-third In the fruitfulness
OF the people in fifteen years. New
Zealand even complains of the lack Of
children TO fill her schools. The facts
concerning the stagnation, nay even
the retrogression Of the population Of
France, are too well known to need
scription.-Atlantic Monthly.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25
New Photographs of Mars.

An expedition from the Lick Observ-
atory. under Director Campbell and
several other scientists, has just re-
turned from the summit of Mount
Whitney. where they took a series OF
photographs and Photographic obser-
vations of the planet Mars, which II
was hoped would show the existence OF
life there by demonstrating the pres
ence of water vapor. The instrument
used was a 16-inch horizontal reflect
ing telescope with Photographic at
tachment. Their method was to COM
pare the spectrum of Mars with that
OF the moon on successive nights. 1t is
known that there is no perceptible va
por on the moon and so a comparison
may tell something definite about
Mars. 1t will not be known for several
days what the photographs will show.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25
CHAPTER TX

Darkness fell, and still the man In the
cloak did not return, and l went back 10
the cottage with my curiosity unsatisfed.
/ ala not know what to make Of his sud
den appearance, nor OF the summary fash
ION In which be had interposed between
Miss Graham and myself He, a total
stranger, escorting her home through the
woods And yet this phase Of the mat
ter did not so much surprise me, for
felt intuitively that we were dealing with
q gentleman. AS far as my recollection
Of sea-rovers went, / recalled that pirates
had always been scrupulously polite In
THAR relations with the gentler sex.
There was no gainsaying that this sud
den apparition had interposed himself be-
tween Miss Graham and me, yet did not
resent this 80 much as l might have, be-
cause things had been coming to a very
bad pass. and might speedily have result
ed In even more serious trouble than had
occurred
l questioned Charles closely as to
whether be had detected any suspicious
characters proving about the beach, but
his answer was In the negative. "If you
should notice anything unusual" l told
him, "be sure to report It Immediately to
me- Ii was clear to me that something
was happening Of more substantial texture
than a dream
Later in the evening 1 lighted my pips
and walked In the direction Of ths Ship
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25

l77o-Convention met in Faneuil Hall.
Boston, to protest against standing
armies.
1776-The colony of Delaware erected
itself into a State and framed
constitution.
1S06-Lewis and Clark returned to St
Louis from their exploring expedi-
ton to the Northwest.
1s1S-The Indians of Ohio coded all
their remaining lands in the State.
1s29-Thirteenth amendment to tho
Constitution of the United States
ratified by two-thirds vote.
1S39-Treaty between France and Tex
as concluded in Paris
1S43-Fremont's expedition reached the
Columbia River. in Oregon.
1S49-Owego N. Y. almost completely
destroyed by fire.
1s54-United States ship of war AL
bany left Aspinmall, and uas never
again heard of. United States
and Canada concluded a reciproc-
ity treaty.
1S64-Federals under Gen. Sheridan
SuCCtoolui III bdtliC a. AohSh -
Creek, Va
is71-Joint high commission organized
at Washington to adjust private
claims against Great Britain and
the United States growing out of
the Civil War.
1S72-In a political affray at Columbia,
s. c., ]. d. Caldwell was shot dead
and Maj. Morgan wounded by
George Topper.
lS75-Indinola. Texas, visited by cy-
clone. and almost entirely Destroy
ed.
18S1-Chester A. Arthur took the oath
of office as President of the Uni
ten States. National fast day
appointed for the death of Presi-
dent Garfield.
1Ss9-Union and Confederate veterans
formed a memorial association on
the Chickamauga battlefield
lS91-Intense heat in South Dakota,
preventing work in the harvest
fields. New lands in Oklahoma
were opened to settlers. Great
fire in Minneapolis, in which sew
enteen firemen were injured by an
explosion. "A disastrous tornado
swept over Beltrami and Itasca
Counties, Minnesota.
1se4-St. Mary's College. at Oakland.
Cal, burned.
1S96-Queen Victoria received congrat-
ulations on having occupied the
throne for a longer period than
any other British sovereign.
1904-King Peter of Servia crowned at
Belgrade.
1907-Missouri railroads, after a three
months test of the 2-cent fare
law, reported a loss of S1,500.000.
190S-Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma re-
signed as treasurer of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. An
drew Carnegie gave s1,250,000 to
found a hero fund in Great Brit
ain. international Conference on
tuberculosis met in Philadelphia.
49,. Indiana Legislature fassed a
county local option bill. ON the
New York Stock Exchange 1.490,-
900 shares of stock changed hands
"a record for the year. The city
OF Pittsburg, Pa, celebrated Its
250th anniversary.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25
TELEeRAPHIc BREvITIEs

Considerable excitement was aroused
at national negro Baptist convention at
Columbus. Ohio. by a report that Il res
olution had been offered withdrawing
the privileges Of the floor to DR.. Book
er T. Washington.
Ralph NJ. Easley OF the National
Civic Federation announced in New
York on returning from Europe that
the leading Industrial nations OF Eu-
rope would take part in an interna-
uonal labor congress to be held In thi,
country next year.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25

there who would do the sams FOR me.
Wherever Napoleon went he brought
strife; wherever | 20 strife follows He
ceased looking through me, and gazed at
me. "You have your quiet beach, your
snug house, your summer with the fair
lady of this afternoon; do you still wish
me to stayT'
1.-THE Ship is any ones property"
said, land the shore Is free. If you want
more, you have only to ask for 1t at my
cottage"
What would the lady say?" he condn-
ued.
THE lady has nothing whatever to say
In the matter" | returned, annoyed at
his continual reference to Miss Graham.
II am free to choose for myself"
Duponceau smiled "Mr. Selden, you
are young man of spirit, but you are
ignorant, very ignorant. 1t all depends
on the lady. You would not weigh me in
the balance for moment II she willed
otherwise. No one is free there is al
ways some other power Even the Corsi-
can could not withstand his star" The
smile faded, vanished Duponcean's eyes
were stern and fixed.
81 have been called a pirate, a robber,
a modern Juggernaut, but it was only be-
cause l had my vision, and could see far
Their than others could
He was leagues away, his thoughts
fighting | watched him until his mind
came back.
"Now," he said, I'VE will fight 1t out.
take you at your word-the Ship is
mine. the shore any ones property"
Suddenly he rose and stood peering up
the beach Some one is coming he
said, and / saw that his hands felt for
the pistols on the table.
| looked, and saw Charles swinging a
lantern. 1T is only my servant" l an
swered.
"Can he be trusted?"
Implicitly"
Tell him who l am"
We waited until Charles came on
board. He showed no surprise at seeing
the two of us.
81 came for the dinner things, Mr.. Fe-
lix," he stated, looking at me and ignor-
ing Duponceau.
Charles | said, "this is Monsieur
Duponceau, who has lately come to stay
In this Ship. You are not to mention his
presence mere 10 any one, Dul VIII w
whatever he asks. You need not take the
things away; they way be of use to him
in the cabin. Monsieur Duponceau, you
may rely on Charles as on yourself"
Charles bowed to the man in black, a
fine figure, gazing steadily at my man. |
could not help noting the picture that
he made, his hand still on the pistols, his
soft black hat low upon his forehead, his
cloak flung across his shoulder.
Charles turned to go. HAS there been
any message for me?" | asked as an af-
terthought.
mo, Mr.. Felix" Charles hesitated (;
but | found a man prowling about the
back road after supper. and, though I'd
never seen him before, | couldn't learn
his business. He looked like sly one,
SIR"
1 turned to Duponceau; he was smil-
ing.
"You see, Mr. Seldom, how quickly my
words find proof. Where come strife
follows"
Ito be continued)
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25
In Distress.

where be you going in such
hurry, pa?" asked the tall woman In
the red sunbonnet as her husband
dashed by with a powerful pair Of
farm horses.
'Going to pull an automobile party
out of the mud. sis" laughed ere old
farmer. They've got the C. d. O.
signal flying from their machine"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25

He (thoughtlessly) This bread lsu't
like the kind
She (angrily)-Well, your mother
made 1t, all the same.
He (deprecatingly)-I was going to
say, my dear, like the kind we had tia
last time you made it-Baltimors
American.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25
Worlsn Both War.

"Matrimony without love-" remarked
the married woman. lis something
awful"
at can't be more awful than love
without matrimony." sighed the spin
ster.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-25
Unsatinfactory sati.factso..

Biquor-How does the new furnace
work.
Kiquor-workf Say, II makes ~
blood boil every time l think Of III
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

tremes OF heat in summer.
sECOND-You can make good living eat june
vegetables and fruits in January and sell your
crops for cash, from $4,000 to $4,000 each
year.
THIRD-These North Florida Fruit and Truck
Farms are all upland. swamps, rich Sand loam
and viii grow the finest fruits and vegetables SUR
er, better and more to the acre than In any other
section OF the South. Every acre In every lo-acrS
farm Is tillable, and,
FOURTH-You don't have TO know farming 60
make one these lO-acre farms pay you big
money
FIFTH-You can hold IL Investment and
sell at 100 per cent advance by the end OF the rst
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
81 Cts. a Day Buys a 1O-AcFe Farm

strict will pay $4,000 10 $4,000 located within 2 10
Coast Line Railroads. miles from Jacksonville flOrlda
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
CONSTABLE WITH WARRANT
SPoiLs FOOTBALL GAME

Montgomery, Mo-, Nov. 9-This is
"a simple tale of humble constable
who braved the terrors of a mass
play on a football field in order to cap
Iture player for whom he had war
rant, The constable is Edgar Owen
His warrant was for Lester Thorpe,
who was landed in the local Jail today
Owen found Thorpe playing a football
game in Truxton. Fearing, if he per-
mitted the youth to continue the
game he might get away, Owen rushed
out on to the field. He reached his
man just as a whirling eplay was un-
derway, but Owen did not falter.
Headlong into the whirling mass of
he plunged, making sue
cessful flying tackle on .Thorpe's legs.
While he held the prisoner amid the
vociferous objections of the other
,layers, he read the warrant, charg-
ng Thorpe with several petty crimes.
Then amid the jeers of the specta-
.ors he marched off the field with
lis prisoner.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
COMM MERcIAL CLUB
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

The following Is list of chairmen
of various standing committees of the
Commercial club, appointed by Presi-
dent w. J. Lucas. These chairmen
are expected to name the remaining
members of their respective commit
tees and to report back to the secre-
tary of the club:
House Committee "A. H. Whitmore.
Memberships Hal. Reynolds.
Entertainment-Dr. g. S. Losey.
Taxation-C. w. G. Ward.
Irrfgation--F. H. Pierce. .s----s..A--ss-
= Town Affairs-Chas. Danziger.
Good Roads--R. J. Taupert, Max
Nordhaus, A. A. Jones, Geo. q. Morri-
son.
Grievance-W. N. Rosenthal.
Library-Geo. A. Fleming.
County Affairs-R. L. M. Ross.
Auditing-H. e. Hoke.
Publicity-R. e. Twitchell.
Agriculture-D. T. Hoskins.
Knights of Pythias Sanatorium-
DR.. F. T. B. Fest, o. G. Schaefer.
Mining-R. B. Schoonmaker
Manufacturing-J. M. Ireland.
Railroads.&c.. M. Padgett.
Legislation-D. G. Winters.
City Affairs-H. W. Clark
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
REV. MEADE z. DuTT
RESIGNS PAsToRATE

Rev. Meade e. Dutt, for the past
year and half pastor in charge of
the First Christian church of East
Las Vegas, will leave Monday of next
week, accompanied by his family, for
the east, where he will remain.
Rev. Dutt, who is employed under
the direction of the American Society
of Cincinnati, has been contemplating
change for some time past, his res
ignation as pastor of the local church
having been in the society's hands
several months. Formal action, howev-
er, was not taken by the congregation
of the Christian church here until
Sunday when it was announced his
resignation had been reluctantly ac-
cepted
During Rev. Dutts residence in this
city he has made many friends aside
from his congregation and these re-
gret to see him leave. While he has
not decided just where he will To-
cate it is known he has several at
tractive offers and the one he is be-
lieved to consider most favorably
comes from an Illinois city.
The Christian church here under
Rev. Quits regime as pastor has
grown steadily and is now in heal
thy condition. A feature of his ad-
ministration was. very successful
revival which was conducted last sum-
mer and which resulted in many ad-
ditions to this church.
A successor to the retiring pastor
has not been selected as yet, but dur
ing the next few weeks call will
be issued to new minister by the
local congregation.
Rev. Dutt will deliver his farewell
sermon in this city on Sunday next.
He has few peers as pulpit orator
and besides his interesting delivery,
he is also deep thinker.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
FAILS TO MOVE JUDGE
STERN JURIsT !cHARAcTERizEs
1T AS ATTEMPT TO AROUSE
SYMPATHY.
VERY DAMAGING TESTIMONY
JEWELLERS TESTIFY TO CHANGES
MADE BY THEM IN VALu-
ABLE TRINKETs.

Paris, Nov. 9.-"Have pity on me.
am an unhappy woman who should
not be tortured" cried out Nine. Stein.
he'll on the resumption of her trial
this morning, for the murder of her
husband and mother-in-law.
The appeal came during the testi-
mony of several jewelers. in reference
to changes of jewelry confided to
them by the prisoner, but which she
claimed had been stolen by
her husband assassins.
The prosecuting Judge responded
that accused persons always repeated
that cry when embarrassed for an an
swer.
Nine. Steinheil, admitted she had
certain jewels, which were gifts from
ler admirers, and which she melted.
She maintained this was done to keep
he facts OF her dual life from her
laughter. 4
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
THE LAS VEGAS FAIR
ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED

At meeting held last night at the
city hail. the Las Vegas Fair associ-
alton was organized. A. G. Erb was
elected president; Chas. H. Sporled-
er, vice-president and d. T. Hoskins,
treasurer A secretary was also
elected.
About twenty-five interested per-
sons attended the meeting all of
whom were enrolled as members of
the new association on the payment
of the membership fee of 81.
The splendid agricultural displays
made at the recent harvest carnival
will be shipped to Chicago Saturday
in a special car furnished by the San
ia Fe railway free of charge.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
TO U. S. SUPREME COURT
JUDICIAL TRIBUNAL
MAY KNOCK GUT JAIL
SENTENCE.
SCORES INJUNCTION WRIT
AT TORONTO SAYS
IT lNTERFEREs WITH
LIBERTIES.

Toronto, Canada, Nov. 9.-The ex-
ecutive council of the American Fed.
Grafton of Labor in its report to the
convention today, recommended that
an appeal be taken to the supreme
court of the United States from the
Jail sentences imposed on President
Gompers, Vice-President Mitchell and
Secretary Morrison. for contempt of
court in the Bucks Stove and Range
boycott. The executive council also
recommended that an appeal be taken
in the original injunction case, the
alleged violation of which resulted in
the present court proceedings. The
report in part SAYS:
I'VE cannot permit these decisions
to go nnchallengad. They may af-
feet fundamental rights, which either
fhs courts or congress must safe
brd.'
z The report further says that the
ordinary use of the Injunction writ In
contentious between union workers
and their employers is an unwarrant-
ed interference with the rights and
liberties of the workers and that it's
influences are used to intimidate the
workers."
The report strongly favors indus
trial education. 1t says organized
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
IPAckY MCFARLAND TOO
FAST FOR THOMPSON

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 9.-In one
of the hottest ten-round bouts ever
pulled off in Kansas City, Packy Nc.
Farland won the decision off ICY.
clone" Johnny Thompson here last
night The battle was that of a
scientific boxer who was able to hit
and get away, against a man whose
main asset is slugging and who could
not get near enough to his shifty op-
ponent to land.
In but one round, the second, was
Thompson able to send home enough
telling blows to make it appear that
his strength would carry the fight
home to him. But with Packy hang.
ing on, ducking and making the most
OF his wonderful footwork the ICY
clone" could not corner him. After
that round there was little doubt as
to the outcome, although Thompson
took brace in the last three rounds
and did some good work.
A mighty shout of approval went
up when, at the end of the tenth
round, Referee Joe Coffey of Chicago
raised Packy's right hand. signifying
that he had won. True, a few of
friends clamored for a
draw, but the decision was popular
In the main.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
OFFICIALS ARE DUMBFOUNDED
REVELATIONS BY c. |. WAR
4 RINER SENSATION OF THE
DAY.
HUNTING FOR BLACKMAILERS
POLICE ARE ON TRAIL OF PER.
SONS SUPPOSED TO HAVE
BEEN IMPLICATED.

Cincinnati, NOV. 9.--With rumors
that the shortage in the financial de-
partment of the Big Four railroad,
as developed through the alleged de-
falcations of Charles L. Warmer, the
deposed local treasurer of the road,
may reach two million dollars the in
terrogation of Warmer was resumed
today.
An official statement last night ad-
mitted that the shortage will prob
ably reach six hundred thousand dol
lars and the officials of the road are
astounded at WARMERS startling rev.
elations.
A search for man and woman
pamed by Warmer. in connection
with his supposed Matchmaking. has
been continued in several cities, but
no additional arrests have as vet been
made.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09

when the school buildings are fumi-
gated under the direction of the health
authorities. Steps were taken today
to prepare for the fumigating of the
buildings at the earliest possible mo-
ment.
Colleges Still Open.
There was considerable discussion
on the streets. today, pro and con. re-
earding the action of those in charge
Of the Brothers college and L0retto
academy in West Las Vegas. in not
closing these two institutions ii COM
mon with the other schools of the
two towns. The idea in having all
the schools close is to prevent, so far
as is possible, an epidemic of scarlet
fever, which was feared by the author
tiles if the schools remained in ses-
sion. To question the authority of
the health officer to close the schools
in question on the ground that they
are private institutions, seems to be
unwise, if not dangerous view to
take at this time, and one that is a
menace to public health in general.
Just what action, If any, will be
taken to force the closing of the
Brothers college and Loretto acad-
emy, could not be ascertained this
but it is said the authorities
have under consideration drastic ac-
ton, unless the request to close is
needed forthwith.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
JEFFRlEs uNDERcoEs
A SECOND OPERATION

New York, Nov. 9.-James9.J. JEFF
fries yesterday underwent a second
operation on his nose for the purpose
of perfecting his breathing apparatus,
which has not been right since his
first fight with Bob Fitzsimmons. The
operation was successful. After it
was over Jeffries declared he never
felt. better in his life and it was only
a question of taking off some superflu-
GUS weight before he would be ready
to enter the ring with Jack Johnson.
incidentally Jeffries is wearing
gorgeous black eye, the result of his
first public exhibition of boxing with
Sam Berger. since the arrangements
for his fight with Johnson, were made.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
THREE TRAINMEN DIE
IN SOUTHERN WRECK

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 9.0Three
trainmen were killed and four per-
SONS seriously injured III a wreck
early today on the Louisville & Nash
vile railroad at Kleinart's station.
twenty miles north of here. The north
bound through passenger train which
left Knoxville at II o'clock last night,
collided head-on in thick fog with
a southbound freight. The cars were
telescoped and piled high on the track
Traffic was totally blocked for many
hours.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
MAJOR WHITMoRE FILLS
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY

The board of education of East Las
Vegas, at it's meeting last night, trans
acted other business besides taking
action to close the public schools.
The vacancy on the board, caused
by the removal from the city of w. M.
Lewis, who had resigned as a conse-
quence, was filled by the election of
Major A. H. Whitmore.
The board also transacted consid-
cradle routine business that had ac-
cumulated since the last meeting.
President w. G. Hayden presided,
with all members present except DR..
H. M. Smith, who is absent from the
city, and w. M. Lewis, resigned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09

Argument on the demurrer to the
indictment against George Smell,
charging him with perjury in connec-
ton with a homestead entry, was
continued in the United States court
this morning and it was thought it
would be finished this afternoon.
: The grand jury was organized this
morning with M. w. Browne as fore
man and got down to work but as
yet no indictments have been return
ed by that body. The personnel of the
grand jury is as follows:
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-09
WOMAN FACES TRIAL
ON ExToRTIoN CHARGE

Denver, Nov. 9.-The trial of Mrs.
Allen F. Read, who a year ago today,
it is charged, attempted to extort
100000 from Mrs. Louis Chandler
Phipps, by threating her with death,
began before Judge John W. Sheafor
here today, Mrs. .Phipps wasspresent
in the. courtroom. and paid close at
tention to the preliminary work of Sc
curing a jury. Many persons prom
inent in society were. also in the
courtroom. Mrs. Reads defense. it
is understood, viii be insanity.