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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10
ISSUED NEAT FOLDER.

BOOthe A. Petersen ARE Sending Out
Valuable Advertising Matter.
The Press Office has Just completed
a large number of folders for the
real estate Arm OF Boothe 4 Petersen.
The folder contains half tone cuts OF
the various places OF interest and
beauty In the city OF Occur d'Alene
and surrounding country, Accom-
panying the cuts Ia descriptive matter
explanatory OF them. and also Of the
wonderful resources OF Occur d'Alene
and the opportunities that II offers to
both the laboring man and the cap
talist. The folders are printed on a
fine enameled paper and make a val
liable advertisement for the city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10
OFFICIAL wEATHER REPoRT

PORTLAND. Ore. Feb. 9.--Fore-
cast for northern Idaho and eastern
Washington for "a hours ending at
ave D. m. tomorrow:
Rain or Snow tonight and Wednes-
day.
The local weather report for the
"a hours ending At / o'clock p. m.
today shows a maximum temperature
OF SO degrees, minimum, 20.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10
CONGRESS COUNTS VOTE.
CONTINUED from page one.)

of these except the last named ofiic-
lated In similar capacity four years
ago, when Russell (Texas), was the
democratic teller for the house.
From a polished h rdwood case,
which was unlocked by an attendant
the vice president then, amid inn
pressive silence, took a document
respondent in red and gold seals.
This was passed to Senator Burrows,
who announced that It appeared to be
a duly authenticated record, in legal
form, Of the electoral vote of the
state of Alabama, cast for William
Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska, and
John w, Kern, of Indiana. This was
greeted with democratic applause. A
reading of the records of the other
states In alphabetical order was then
proceeded with. each teller making
an announcement In turn.
There was a tremendous outburst
OF republican applause when Mary
lands vote was declared to be six for
Bryan and two for Taft. showing an
increase Of one in the electoral vote
of that state for the republican can
dldates as compared with four years
ago.
A similar republican demonstra-
ton occurred when the teller read
that the eighteen votes OF Missouri
had been cast for Taft. thus duplicat-
Ing In a former rock-rlbbed demo-
cratic state the performance of four
years ago when 1t was carried by the
republican candidates. 1t was some
minutes before the applause subsid-
ed. The democrats had their turn
when the first electoral vote cast by
the new state of Oklahoma was an
nonncod as having been cast for Bry-
an and Kern.
States of the east and middle west,
in which big majorities were rolled
up for Taft and Sherman, followed In
quick succession. Senator Burrows
had the satisfaction Of reading the re-
turns from Michigan, and Senator
Bailey was equally pleased to an
nounce those from Texas, despite the
fact that the whole eighteen were
pumped for the losing candidates.
After about one hour had been con-
sumed, Wyoming's name. the last on
the list. was reached and with the
announcement of her vote, the vice
president raped for order. At his
request Senator Burrows counted the
tally sheet and announced that the
record showed that the whole number
OF electoral votes'east had been asa;
that Of these s42 constituted a ma
iority; that William Howard Taft and
James s. sherman had received sal:
and VIM. Jennings Bryan and John
w. Kern had received 162.
The vice president then repeated
this statement of fact. declaring that
Il would be deemed sufRcient notifl-
cation OF the election OF Taft and
sherman, and directing that the re-
suit be spread upon the journals OF
both house and senate.
This terminated the ceremony. The
duty imposed BY the constitution
had been performed The senators
llled out to return to their own
chamber. the galleries emptied, and
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10
I'd THE PUBLIC

The Press will deem e q special
thetr paper regularly will report the
same 20 the once, 40 II Is our only
means OF knowing how the carriers
are doing their work.
Wa viii pay a reward OF e26 for
evidence that will convict any one OF
stealing papers after they are delivered
THE PRESS PUBLISHING CO,
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10

Ifyou were a merchant,
wouldn't you rather sell a
thousand yards of silk in a
day, at a profit of 1Oc a yard,
than to sell without Advertise
ing) fifty yards, at a profit of
25c a yard?
Isn't it plain that in all
such instances the buyer gets
the benefit of the volume of
business" which advertising
enables the merchant to doP
The money cost of a jour
ney--long or short--by stage
coach mot to count time or
comfort) was greater than
that of a present day journey
by railway. The ''old ways"
of doing things were not even
CHEAPER.
The cost of things in an
old-fashioned store nowadays
is greater than the progress
sive stores---the advertised
stores. It's not even CHEAP
Err to patronize the non-pro-
gressive merchantmen to
count the unwisdom of help
ing make it possible for reac-
tionary and non-progressive
merchants to still do bust
ness"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10
CITY IN BRIEF.


r.. II. Mercer is a 81. Joe visitor IN
the city.
Use Ceretana -four.
Cabs all eight, Phones 1853.
Wanted---Boy to learn drug bust
ness, Lakeside Pharmacy
Fred white. deputy revenue in
spector. Is in the city from lewiston
Salmon. 10 cents can tomorrow
at the Idaho Mercantile Co.
Judge Edwin McRee went TO spok-
ane on legal business today,
Mrs. II. A. Cutler. or Dalton Gar
dens, was in the city today,
Buy salmon at 10 cents can to-
morrow at the Idaho Mercantile Co.
N. d. wernette went to Wallace on
legal business today.
u. Hallinger went to Spokane to-
day for a visit with his nIeces
II you buy a sa h OF Ceretana -four
and do not like II your money will be
refunded. Nelson Bros, q Co.
w. A. Buscher Is down from Plum
mer where he has been In the employ
Of the Milwaukee railroad.
II you buy a "a X OF CeFetana -four
and do not like II your money viii be
refunded Nelson Bros q Co.
Heavy underwear. sox. etc. at
greatly reduced prices at the idaho
Mercantile co.
Jack Mike, OF Lane. Is In the city
r. o. Meadows Is Lane visitor In
the city
II YOU buy sack OF Ceretana -four
and do not Ike Il your money will be
refunded. Nelson Bros. a Co,
II you want to be sure of your title
nee us. We are bonded abstraetors,
Fred L. ilfiany. Mgr.
Tho Panhandle Abstract Co., 10
equipped for quick and reliable SER
vice: has all records in tn once,
Call up 2e4 Red and We will call
for, press and deliver your clothes on
short notice. Bernier, the tailor.
THAT the tenant first heard of the
property through reading ITO Let"
ad is true OF most of the leased places
In this city
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Nor.
wegian Lutheran church win meet at
the home OF Mrs II. l.. Olson. 7ts
Fourth street. Thursday afternoon.
For rent ONCE rp,ce in the east
store room Of tho Nixon block. Rent
from So to $50 per month, w. r,
Smith, Elite Hotel.
A "a good head win get itself
hats, SO using some of It's gray
matter In want advertising. It will
get most other things II needs.
Thoroughly dry Is Inch ar and
tamarRck slab wood delivered. For
sale cheap, Lewis mill, Dell phone
As Interstate I.
For 10 days We OFFER to make for
YOU free of charge fancy vest with
each winter and medium weight suit
or overcoat. Thirty designs to pick
from. nernier. the tailor.
This week only--leaye your order
for a suit and get an extra pair Of
pants free At T. V, Case. the tailor.
from his new line Of suits, $40 aud
up.
We are StIli torn up. remodeling
but this has been to the advantage
OF shreWd buyers Our prices are all
torn down" II will pay to buy now
At the idaho Mercantile Co
Notice viii be on the ground
prepared to move any and all frame
buildings on or about March s.: good
oasft aud 90 years experience. W.
W. knight.
We have sold an astonlshinEly
large amount OF clothing but sim
have some splendid bargains to offer
you before We begin to pack np to
make room for our Immense spring
stock and summer line. The Idaho
Mercantile Co.
Miss Anna Deyine is visiting with
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10
Option BIN Passes senate.

BOISE. Feb. 1O.-The senate this
afternoon passed the local option bill
by vote Of II to g. The bill pro-
yides that where the inhabitants of
county desire the adjustment of the
liquor traffic that when certain
number shall sign a petition to that
effect, and present 1t to the board of
county commissioners, that an cleo
ton on the question shall be held,
and in this election the people resid-
Ing in the rural districts have an
equal voice with those residing In the
cities where the saloons may be locat-
ed.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10

the house resumed fits discussion OF
pending legislation.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10
COUNTY OPTION PASSES SENATE.
CONTINUED from page one.J

the regulation OF the liquor trafic,
but asked permission to explain.
We had no chance in committee to
get In amendments, he said. 1T is
an imperfect bill. Look at section s..
You say you wdll return a saloon man
his money for license II this law be-
comes operative before his license ex-
pires. How are you going to get mon
ey out Of funds already apportioned
except through special act Of the
|legislature?"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-10

TOday's news today.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20

said Mcconnell. I'm one apartment
building. out Of ten republicans, only
one is going to vote for Moxley. and
he 10 an employe on the county pay
roll by grace Of the Republican ma
chine. The only voters who are stick
ing by Moxley are the machine men,"
Democrats are devoting their atten'
tion to organization work. 1t Is recOg.
nized that the result November % de-
pends on what proportion Of the non
machine vote can be brought to the
polls. The Lorimer machine insists
that It can deliver 10000 votes for It's
candidate, regardless Of the issues.
There is an average vote OF $4,000
In the district, and the Republicans
assert that not more than 40 per cent
will be polled.
In the go per cent which Moxley
men say will stay at home the Dem.
ocrats see their opportunity to over.
whelm the Republican machine.
1t is admitted by Moxley and Barnes
supporters that Ryan Is making the
most vigorous campaign ever attempt
ed by a Democrat In the district.
Mr.. Ryan's platform Is given by him.
self:
II believe that o tariff tax should
be levied only for the purpose Of rails
Ing revenue to support the federal gov
ernment and for no other purpose
whatever, and condemn the Republic
an party for it's failure to fulfill its
pledges to the people to reduce the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20
Nine STRONG DEMOCRATS TALKED OF FOR MAYOR:
Charles Mn FM a Andrew m John nm Ernst

%, 1909, nominated me az the candi.
date Of the party for the ofice Of Rep.
resentative in Congress for the Sixth
District Of Illinois.
Accepting the nomination, desire
to say that did not seek the honor;
that II came to me unsolicited. II
came in such way from the most rep.
resentative convention ever held in the
district that would have been recre.
ant to the principles Of the Democratic
party, to which I subscribe and be.
lieve in, had refused.
"A word as to the makeup Of that
convention: It was composed Of del.
egates made 20 by reason Of their elec.
tion a. precinct committeeman at q
primary election held Aug. 8, 1908, un.
der the operation Of q direct primary
law, oficered and under the direction
Of the Board Of Election Commission.
ers Of Chicago.
II desire to renew to the Democrat.
ic electorate AZ q whole the promise
that I made to their representative
in convention, to make every effort
to put this district in the Democratic
column. Whatever effort and ability
that In me lies shall be devoted from
now to the close Of the polls, Nov. %.
to arouse the Democratic vote to the
Importance Of this election; and to use
every diligence to have that vote cast.
I ask the cooperation Of every Demo.
crat In the district.
II regard II the duty Of every Dem.
ocrat to give me his assistance. That
which I have given in every election
to the nominees Of the Democratic par.
ty since attaining my majority should
be accorded me-"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20
IT IS RYAN SURE
The Election OF the Democratic
Candidate In the Sixth Dis
trict Means q Rebuke
to Cann0nism and
\ Disapproval Of Legislation
Favoring Monopolies
and Trusts.

The Democrats are working like
beavers In the Sixth Congressional
district.
Ryan will win, sure.
A canvass made by the Democratic
workers In the Twentieth ward, &C.
cording to George L. Mcconnell, man.
ager Of Frank s. Ryan's congressional
campaign. shows that Republicans are
deserting the standard Of Bogus
Butter Bill" Moxley in such numbers
that the race lies between Carl l.,
Barnes, Independent republican. and
Ryan.
III the other wards show the same
situation found in the Twentieth
which Is Monkeys home ward, there
is no question of Ryan's victory
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20

tariff. solemnly agreed to In their ma.
tional platform.
II am opposed to the despotism
known as Cannonism, and favor such
an amendment Of the rules Of the Ma.
tional House Of Representatives a.
will restore popular government in
that body and insure the rule Of the
majority on every question.
II am opposed to the domination Of
the East in our National Congress. Too
long has the great Mississippi valley
and the West been exploited for the
benefit Of the manufacturers along q
small strip Of the Atlantic coast.
II favor the lakes.to.the-gulf water.
way. and shall vote for an appropria.
tion to begin work on this important
project without delay.
II favor federal income tax.
II favor q postal savings bank bill.
II favor the appointment Of a tariff
commission to be composed Of experts.
said commission to report It's findings
to the Congress.
II am in this fight az a Democrat
determined to win. and will be sub.
servient to no interest"
Mr.. Ryan's platform was introduced
by a letter addressed to the voters Of
the Sixth District. In this he re.
Viewed the circumstances of his nomi.
nation as follows:
"The Democratic party at its con-
vention held at Picks hall. Kedxie and
Colorado avenues, Friday evening. Oct
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20


years from next December, as the
Oscar wildes, who pose as our lead.
ing citizens" may find out II they re.
main In town long enough.
Stand by wayman.
~6
The idea Of shutting mechanics of
of grand and petit juries is q sad
reflection upon our judicial machinery.
~GGA
The discovery Of that traction graft
was almost too sudden for the IRE.
spectacle reformers. Nothing doing.
Omnibuses drawn by horses have
killed or hurt few people in Chi.
cago during the present century.
~lG)A
Make all princes" pay license OF
$4,000 year II they want to live in
this country. As most Of them are
penni!ess this means trip back to
their old Job In Europe.
~6A
The city IL being robbed regularly
BY its street railway companies. WhD
the latter add q regular dose Of NM.
der to Its other shortcomings" It 10
time to do something.
The Chicago public is tired Of street
railroad bossism.
~6A
The milk trust has raised the price
Of milk. The States Attorney should
get after these fellows.
~
Many people favor tag for
princes" A free country Is no place
for mobiles" to be running at large
any more than 1t is for other dan.
gerous animals that are untagged.
~
States Attorney Waynnan proposes
to be States Attorney and has 40
string tied to him.
Give US traction officials who know
their business.
~
II appears from q report in the
Daily News of Nov. 1, 1909. that pool
men or mechanics stand bad show
with the jury commissioners.
John NJ. Roach ought to be able t.
give the States Attorney some points
Thomas E. Mitten ought to be abl'
to help out the States Attorney.
Both Of these gentlemen are sucl
high.minded, public.spirited citizen
that they would doubtless do anything
to advance the cause Of justice.
Marshall Field 4 Company ought I
hire a few OK teams to draw thos
omnibuses to the depots. The horse
attached to the ones now in use ar
not attractive.
Alderman leaders who have becom
very rich, very suddenly within tn
past few years, are to be taken up b
the Grand Jury, according to the Dali
Esws. The sooner the better.
~6A
Ryan has practically no oppositio
for Congress in the Sixth District.
~SA
The traction companies are sti
electrocuting the people Of Chicago.
How many election offcials are su
sidized by the Western Electric Cor
pany?
A shoddy aristocracy Is bad enougl
but we have too many princes" lyin
around loose.
Why should elections for Municipi
Judges be held In the fall? All Nun
cipal officers should be elected In II
spring.
Chicago has the worst managed ira
tion companies In the world.
&eA
With mechanics barred from ju
service and princes" extolled by dai
newspapers something Is going to ha
pen.
~
Pellagra is a disease caused by po
food. hlthy surroundings and lack
nutrition. The theory that 1t 10 caus'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20


by corn or rice as claimed by some Of
the gang has been long ago exploded
by able medical men. Its appearance
among the insane and paupers at Dun.
ming looks suspicious to say the least.
Mayor Busse Is the hardest working
chief executive that Chicago has ever
had. and Is the most accessible to the
people.
The jury flxers must lie punished.
Abolish the loop and give the peo.
pie subways.
The traction companies do about a.
they like. They run over people, kill
people, kill horses and ruin teams and
nothing is ever done to them.
We are highly gratifled at the man.
ner in which some Of the dailies have
backed water on that "electrification"
scheme.
The death strip" must 90.
The police have not given q prince"
newspaper boost for over week.
The Jury commission Is the limit
BY the way. isn't It about time Lit.
tie Arthur, Of the Stock Yards and
Lake Forest, was drawn upon the
grand jury again.
We wonder how long modern" Chi.
cago will stand for the old wooden
omnibuses that ornament" State
street In front Of Marshall Fields
store?
The Barber Asphalt Company should
be made to replace every bit Of defec.
tive paving 1t Is responsible for in
Chicago.
~6A
No other city In the world would
stand for the death strip" between
Chicago car tracks.
~4A
Wayman is all right.
~GA
The milk trust Is going to raise the
price of milk to nine cents quart
Why Is It that the Illinois antitrust
law is not enforced against these fel
lows?
Ship all princes back to Europe. i
some Of the police. nightwatchmen ant
burglars would follow them. 30 mucl
the better.
After all. q good states attorne,
counts for great deal.
~a~
John Callan O'Laughlin In the Ch
cago Tribune of October II, 1909:
There are many things the Mayo
has done for which he will receive tn
thanks OF posterity. He was respons
BILE for the commission which invest
gated and reported upon harbor col
ditions. He was responsible for tt
commission which investigated and r
ported upon the plans for subwa,
He has given practical advice in tn
movement for the Identification Of tn
city.
Altogether, the administration I
Mayor Busse must be commended II
: real advance In good government an
civic development"
The Chicago Railways Company
the worst run line In the Unite
States.
The number of street and transpo
tation accidents In Chicago Ia appal
ing. During the month of Septembt
just passed, 412 persons were killed {
injured In street car accidents alor
: within the city limits. In 1907 tt
number of people killed and injured
street and transportation accidents
y Chicago reached the awful total
y 1000.
Pellagra Is not tropical malady
as claimed. 1t Is q bad food and fit
r disease. and shows lack of propt
I nutrition. This outbreak at Dunnin
| ~
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20

ocrat to give me his assistance. That
which have given in every election
to the nominees Of the Democratic par.
ty since attaining my majority should
be accorded me-"
HA0LETS.
! It's astonishing how many things
come our way that we don't care for.
~6A
A scientist says the flea 10 blind.
Blind or not. he knows when to Jump.
It Is rumored that the ITO Let"
sign will soon be displayed from the
front door Of the palace at Athens.
Some Of the London suffragettes are
doing hard labor in prison. and the
rest are doing hard labor out Of pris-
on.
~H
My boy. you will learn that many q
so-called orator is merely q human
phonograph.
The latest from Sir Thomas Upton.
J. @. f.. ia that he either Is or is not
going to make another attempt to lift
the Americas cup.
~
II 10 estimated that DR.. Cook has al.
ready made 100000 out Of his lecture
engagements. Is It any wonder that
he manages to be 20 calm In spite Of
Peary's charges?
~d
A soft answer may turn away
wrath, but there's likely to be fare.
back.
Make the best Of the present-if you
are unable to sell or exchange It.
Harry Thaw Is willing to promise
that he will never 80 insane again.
~
Lots Of men tell the truth because
1t Is the easiest way to fool some peo
pie.
Only q disinterested third party II
able to realize that there are two side'
to a question.
Kings who cling to their "divin'
rights" are usually making history b!
their mistakes.
Hitch your wagon 70 star II yo'
must. young man, but endeavor Il
make q wise selection Of the star.
II DR.. WI IL really after the spirit
II will be necessary for them to b.
very careful about what they admit.
| BY the time the human foot ha
turned into o hoof. a. predicted. al
the shoe dealers will have drifted int
the blachsmithing business.
II the question IL not impertinen'
will I-took-ashoo kindly explai
whether he used u for the purpos
of making soup or had It served wit
dumplings?
~6
In harmony with the policy OF cor
servation, the farmers are learnin
that to increase the fertility Of tn
soil is to produce results formerly u
tained by bringing q larger acreag
under cultivation. The value Of Ian
for agriculture is measured by Its pr
ductive power. and thus forty acre
may be as valuable as eighty II II pr
duces as much. The old methods az
giving way to new and better, and thu
through intensive agriculture the De-
pie will be provided with farms. tn
large tracts Of earlier days being d
vided into smaller. while the tot
product Of the country will be increase
In the same ratio az the fertility Of II
soil is made greater.
Watch the traction gang closely. II
members OF 1t are figuring ON skinnil
the city to q greater extent than eve
%e
People who are bowling for an 4
come tax win change their tune
they get one. The rich will escaI
~ usual. by perjury. while the po'
will have to pay.
Our friends. advertisers and su
scribers will confer q favor by ma
Ing their new house numbers q
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-11-20

Pellagra Is not tropical malady"
as claimed. II Is bad food and filth
disease. and shows a lack of proper
nutrition. This outbreak at Dunning
should be investigated.