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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
A Curious Family Tree.

A novel product of the goldsmith's
art takes the form of a genealogical
tree. The tree, which stands about if
teen inches high, and is rourteen karat
gold, is an oak with spreading branches
and full foliage. On the substantial
and somewhat gnarled trunk, says the
jewelers. Circular, is a small plate
with an inscription indicating that
James X. and Marguerite II. Ogden
were married in 1912 in Philadelphia,
Pa. Another plate indicates that fifty
years later, when the couple celebrated
the golden anniversary OF their mar
riage, this tree was presented by their
afrectionate relatives and friends
A number Of acrons scattered among
the twigs bear the names Of various
members Of the Ogden family who were
OF this world at the date OF the pre-
sentation- On the silver base, now
black with age, are six ncrons In
scribed with names Of members OF the
family who have departed this life.
The idea was that when a member of
the family died his acron should be- cut
OF the tree and buried In the base.
II II understood that the original
cost Of this tree, which was made In
Philadelphia, was $1,000
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
PLENTY OF CHALK.

When Prof. william Thomson, after
ward Lord Kelvin, was at Glasgow,
his absorption in his work was very
great, especially his class work, and
he much disliked to be brought down
to earth by any slight chance or in
convenience. Examples will occur to
every old pupil, writes Andrew Gray,
of the great emphasis with which he
commanded that precautions should be
taken to prevent the like from hap
pening again.
On one occasion; after working out
part OF calculation on the long-fxed
blackboard on the wall behind the
table, his chalk gave out, and he
dropped his hand down to the long
ledge which projected from the bottom
Of the board to find another piece.
None was there, and he had to walk
step or two to obtain one. So he
enjoined McFarlane, his assistant, who
was always In attendance, to have a
sufficient number Of pieces on the
ledge in future to enable him to find
one handy wherever he might need It
McFarlane forgot the injunction, or
could not obtain more chalk at the
time, and the same thing happened the
next day. So the command was issued,
"McFarlane, l told you to get plenty
of chalk, and you haven't done 1t.
Now have a hundred pieces of chalk
on this ledge tomorrow remember, a
hundred pieces will count them"
McFarlane, afraid to be caught nap
ping again, sent that afternoon for
several boxes of chalk, and carefully
laid the new, shining white sticks on
the shelf, all neatly parallel, at an
angle to the edge.
The shelf was about sixteen feet
long, so that there was one piece Of
chalk for every two inches. and the
effect was very fine.
The class the next morning was de.
lighted, and very appreciative of Nc
Farlane's diligence. Thomson came in
put up his eye-glass. looked at the dis
play, smiled sweetly, and turning to
the applauding students, began his lee
| ture.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

VyHCTRIC BULB IN HIS BED,
Princeton student Improvfses Fost-
Warmer Out of Light.

The introduction OF electric lights
into the dormltories at Princeton Uni
versity has brought many new cares
and buildings and the faculty as well.
The undergraduates seem to regard
the lighting system as an opportunity
to study electricity by experimenting, |
and 1t is the fear OF those in charge OF
the university that a serious fire or
accident will be the result.
During the first month after the In
stallation OF the electricity the lights
were nightly put out In some building
or other by the burning out Of fuse.
The cause was always the same-some
student playing with the lights had
made short circuit, which left that
part of the campus In darkness.
This condition brought series OF
raids from the curator and insurance
agents, who last summer gathered In
many electric fans connected with the
power system In the crudest and most
dangerous fashion. This winter diff
ferent set Of problems has appeared
Instead of fans water heaters were In
troduced. Shortly after Christmas one
young man, mindful of Santa Claus
beautiful mechanical toys laid out
miniature trolley system in his room.
The undergraduate daily paper has
come to the assistance of the college
with the following announcement:
Whether Princeton undergraduates
are unaccustomed to electric lights, or
whether the realization of danger does
not enter into their mental makeup,
is question we will leave to others to
decide. 1t is certain, however, that
the electric lights have been put to
some strange uses, thereby involving
no small danger to the university
buildings.
"In silence and patience the curator
sought out and destroyed the beautiful
red tissue paper shades which the aes-
thetio but thoughtless students had
carefully placed around the electric
light bulbs. unmindful of the fact that
1t was merely a question of time before
fire would occur.
rlndlly, however, the limit OF the
curator's patience was reached when a
student was discovered who had long
wire from the electric light to his bed
and was accustomed on cold nights to
put the light In bed with him In order
to keep his feet warm. Just how many
nights would have elapsed before a fire
would have occurred which would
have warmed the entire person of the
Ingenious inventor we are not able tc
compute.
"The question Of establishing 9
course in the use of electric lights has
been suggested, but we believe tha
the necessity can be avoided by the USE
of small amount of common sens,
by the undergraduates" -Newarl
| News
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
KNEW HIM AT SIGHT.


One of the principal annual events
in Chicago is the great livestock show,
which is usually held late in Novem-
Der or early In December. 1t is at
tended by stock-breeders and fanciers
from all parts Of the country, and even
from Europe. Many of the visitors
wear costly fur or skin overcoats, and
present an imposing spectacle as they
stroll along the streets of the city.
Among the visitors at live stock
show a few years ago was a large,
white-bearded man who wore an enor-
nous overcoat, reaching nearly to his
feet. that looked as If 1t had been made
from the hide OF a polar bear. Soon
after his arrival, and while he was
walking along near the stock yards, a
little girl who had been playing In
front of a tenement house happened to
see him. For full minute she gazed
at him in open-eyed wonder. Then she
timidly approached
please" she said, "I'd like to whis-
per something to you"
"Me?" said the stranger, STOPPING I'M
I'll his ear was within whispering dis
lance. what is it, little one?"
1T want a wax doll"
"A what?"
"a real wax doll. For Christmas
shut it's eyes. One that's got slippers
on its feet. Don't forgetw
Little girl, who do you think I
ann"
"Oh, I know who you are. You're
Santa Claus"
The man Strengthened up.
"Why, yes, of course. But don't you
tell anybody. You're the only one that
has found it out. I'll see that you get
the doll. and it will be just the kind
you want. l haven't my pack with me,
but I'll pick out the doll. all right
What's your Manner
She told him, and gave him the
number of the tenement in which she
and her mother had the top rooms,
and he made memorandum on a
scrap Of paper he found In one of his
pockets. Then, bidding the little girl
a cordial Goodbye" he resumed his
walk. Later in the day he dropped
into one of the largest toy stores in
Chicago. and looked over the stock of
wax dolls.
What's this one worthT' he asked.
having found one that fulfilled all the
requirements
give dollars" said the shop-girf.
"Can ] order It now and have 1t do
alvered on Christmas eve. without fall r
"Yes. sure"
"SureT
well guarantee 1t. sir
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
A GRAND POSSIBILITY.


~ his lectures delivered last fall before the
: ! !
vRI Murray Butler attempted analysis Of
ks<9A- the unifying forces which make the people
YAM1SAAv of the United States Of North America
V6OHS&j homogeneous people, despite the wide
tent of the territory which they are
spread, and the constant infusion Of immigrants from
nearly all the countries In the world
These unfying forces many, such as the press
the schools and language but DR.. Butler
lays particular strength upon the free play of economic
exchanges throughout the length and breadth of the
land any political seeking illustra-
ton of benefits freedom of trade he
find better than is presented in these States
wisdom Of the founders of the nation manifest
providing business the inhabitants Of the
different States should not be hampered by cc~tom
houses custom duties.
This as Dr. Butler points out, tends to make every
American the Of every other American, and
brings In close touch though they dwell thousands
of miles apart The multiplying and perfectng Of means
of transportation and communication has. of course
greatly accelerated the unfying but these ia
ctes existent In Europe, and there the unfying
progress been anything like that in the United
States
These observations suggest the inquiry to what
would happen the people of the United States and
obstacles between the two countries
completely removed. The possibilities are vast
and does require very vivid imagination to pic
benefits would II the vast
of both countries could be commercially and ndustray
combined and welded for the good of the whole
Slightly differing political institutions would not be
serious bar to unity If there complete freedom OF
exchanges from the gulf to the Arctic crcle-Mnneapo
lis Journal.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

yet the question of business ability should be consid
cred and the qualities of the good mixer less
In the choice of to city, county or State
government A few years the statement was pu>-
Ilshcd without contradiction that majority OF the coun-
cmen In of the important cities Of Oregon were
who had gone through bankruptcy This certainly
complimentary to the successful business men
of the city, did speak well for the wisdom OF the
unless 1t their purpose to plunge their city
into bankruptcy.
Municipal government is not entirely matter OF
finance There problems which arise In the regu-
laon of society entirely apart from considerations OF
money. But In these the judgment OF the sue
cessful business likely to be right than is
that of the who has made failure Of everything
he has undertaken The assessment rolls are very val
liable of information TO business ability
but they, of course, not to be consulted relied
upon exclusively. Yet the records of bankruptcy court
pretty good evidence. When voters depend more
upon these of Information and give their support
less good fellow, shall have better and more
economical administration of public afairs-Portland
Oregonian.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
A burst of Condolences.

An elderly farmer up in Maine lost
his wife, and his nephew was taking
the old man back to the empty farm
house.
WELL" said the old man after a
long silence, "forty-six years. l sup
pose she was a good wife to me. She
was a good cook and good house
keeper. and she kept me well redd up.
but, do you know" he added. II never
liked her."-Success Magazine.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

"All right" he said, handing her the
scrap Of paper "Send It to this ad-
dress, and mark 1t From Santa Claus
Here's your five dollars"
Replacing In his pocket the fat roll
of bills from which he had extracted
the necessary ~" he waited for his
receipt, and five minutes later he was
in the street again, making his way to
his hotel.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

When people Of 80 marry, they mar
~ for a companion or home, or for
some one to wait on them. They talk
about marrying for love, but that feel
ing il crowded out by rheumatism By
the time people are 90
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
(I;;l] CRESCENT rss.pA..sA...
s.: :' :: BAKING POWDER|
~ !.
9 .ss:: =. AFuL PoaMDss ; ess G !sss

81 can tell you,'' said he, ''how
much water runs over Niagara Falls to
a quart.
Chow much7" she asked
1.-TWO pints.'
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

Better than gold-lixe it in color
Hamlins Wizard Oil-the best of all
remedies for rheumatism, neuralgia,
and all pain, soreness and infamma-
ton.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

Pro and con are prefxes of opposite
meaning, Q. g., progress, congress.
All our aspiration has to be measured
by our persiration.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

TITr st. Vitus Dance and Nervous Dis
Ill eases permanently cured by DR..
iliUKline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send
for FREE 81 trial bottle and treatise. Dr.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

The most illiterate country in Europe
is Roumania. Two-thirds of the pop
ulation can neither read nor write.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslows Sooth
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for thsiI
children during the teething period.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

A comfortable, convenient family hotel,
a half block from all car lines. Rates
75c per day and up. Write and engage
Accommodations in advance
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

Reform is matter of reinvigoration
rather than of uprooting.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

sibe for its new Nevertheless success In
obtaining uniformity in such laws has been confined
largely to States seeking it Independently and
upon motion That is to say not many States
have been found ready to make large changes not pre-
vously contemplated in their existing laws In ordcr to
conform the code recommended by the congress or
1906. Pennsylvania in point We do not know
the of the State scandalously lax though
they must offer reasonable opportunity of matrimonial
freedom without great publicity. We do not hear OF
Pennsylvanans seeking foreign divorces much nor do
we hear Of many noisome public scandals where divorce
the only issue in family quarrel The social scs-
das Pennsylvania rich that get much notoriety
are generally complicated with crime exploited by the
press agents of actresses
The uniform code of the national congress preserves
most the standard for divorce except ncom-
patabiity of temperament" That Is they allow divorce
almost every except that or both parties
want change Nevertheless, the law was violent
ly opposed meeting Of the Philadelphia Law
Association mainly because 1t requires trial of d.
vorce cases and forbids remarrage In until
after year Others opposed the bill because 1t recog
nzed divorces granted other States The extremists
both sides likely to kill t-Minneapolis Tribune
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10

tion with ledger in millions where in ordinary bust
ness it Is In thousands. And yet the ability to shake
Jolly rather than to transact business deter
mines the selection of who to handle tremen-
dous sums of peoples money Deliver from the
municipal statesman who has never handled and could
not ably handle than 20 cents Of his own money
The point is well made, even though 1t should not
be intended to bar the non-taxpayer from hand in
municipal government While 1t Is proper that the non
taxpayng class should have vote In municipal govern
ment not only at the ballot box, but in city councils
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
UNIFORM MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE LAWS.

HERE is no plain sailing for the uniform
marriage and divorce laws framed by the
national congress Of 1906. Some States
had Appropriated uniformity by framing
laws on this model before the congress We
may assume that 1t took as many features
that were common to existing laws as pos
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
SEATTLE
PRINCE RUPERT

invites you to the A. Y. P. Exposition.
We invite you to stop at the
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-07-10
OFFICE HOLDING AS A BUSINESS.

HE complaint is frequently made and with
plenty of Justification, that cities, counties
and States too often intrust their affairs
to men who have not made a success IN
their own business AS one newspaper has
expressed it: Municipal administration
is nothing less than commercial admInstra-
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
GRAIN.


 Chicago, May 14.-Although Kansas and northern Oklahoma have been drenched by general rain during the last twenty-four hours. the effect on the speculative market for wheat here was not what had been expected, the wet weather having. apparently. been discounted in the previous session. At no time were prices more than a quar- ter below yesterdays final quotations, while the July delivery, an active op- tion. was at one time a full cent above the previous close.
 July ranged between 1121a and 114. Profit taking in the final hour caused a decline of more than half a cent from the best marks, but the close on nearby futures was firm, while the deferred deliveries were barely steady. Final quotations on July were 1i3%6 11312. Wet weather caused a firm opening in the corn, but sentiment soon became bearish. At the close, prices were 14 higher to B D F lower. July sold between 6sA and 691k, and closed at 69.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
TO PHOENIX, TEMPE AND MESA
 BUSINESS MEN.

That I am boosting the Tempe bridge site, and knocking the inter ests of Phoenix and it's Business Men, is false and ungrounded rumor.
 Every resident of this city knows that I am, always have been, and all ways will be. for the interests of Phoe- nix, and of Phoeniv Merchants.
 have Plumbing Shop at 32 North First street. which takes my entire attention. I have no time to enter a Bridge Controversy Part. of my plumbing work takes me to Tempe and Mesa, and for this reason I am strongly in favor of having three bridges-one at Center street, one at Tempe, and one at Agua Fria.
 My wife owns a large amount of property in the Valley. and is looking after her interests. Whatever position she may take on the Bridge Question is a matter that will have to be taken up with her, not me.
 Hoping that Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa will understand where I stand on the bridge question, I am respectfully,
 GEO. HAGEMAN, Plumbing. -S2 North First street Phone Main IF.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
PHoEN1x, ARIZONA, MAY Is, 1909.
BANANAS, PATRIoTs-kND stcH

But for the fact that the defend ants are charged with violating the neutrality laws of the country, which might in some cases lead to serious results, the trial of the Mexican rev olutionists at Tombstone would be almost as funny as the revolution" which they were fomenting. The trial, however, will have the effect of breaking up these ridiculous juntas which have been set up on this side of the line by strutting patriots"
 So far as they have menaced the Mexican government they have not been worth noticing, but we have frequently seen how they have in- spired foolish and ignorant followers to hopeless uprisings which have ended in wholesale executions of the deluded, while the loud-mouthed agi- tators themselves have kept safely on this side of the line.
 We would not like to see even such grandiloquent individuals as Magon and his associates turned over to the Mexican authorities, who have a way abhorent to us of making short work of even insignificant pests We would prefer that some arrangement might be made with the Mexican government to receive them, spank them and set them to work on rock piles or in salt mines where they would at least earn their salt.
 We have often heard of the banana republics and have supposed that they were so-called because the fruit of that name flourishes so luxuriantly there. It is barely possible that the banana republic" is a term meant to describe a region where comic opera revolutions rare easily propa- gated, such localities lying by some coincidence within the banana zone. We are inclined to think the latter theory is the correct one. Bananas do not do well in the United States and banana wars cannot be germi- mated here Mexico itself, especially the northern part of it, is not good banana country. .
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
METALS.

New York, May 1.-The London tin market was about 2s. Sd. lower with spot e131 15s., and futures a132 15s. The local market was quiet. with spot s2S90ds s29.121a. Copper was a little higher in Lonon, with spot closing at z 59 1Os.. and futures $6O 3s. 9d. .The local market was steady and unchang- ed: Lake. s13.121a 6$13.37h; electro lytic, S12.75GS13. and casting. s12.6215 Gs12S7Ia Lead was unchanged at z 13 3s. 9d. in London. The local mar ket was steady at $43OGs435.
 Spelter was unchanged, at e21 17s. Cd. in London, but steady to a shade higher at $5.O56s51O locally.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
MARKET LEVEL LOWERED
 BY SECRET SELLING
But, Altogether, There Was an lm- provement of Conditions.

New York, May 14.-Prices were high again today at the stock exchange but the selling under cover to realize profits was pushed steadily and per sistently. The market was undermined and turned weak after a show of strength in the first hour that was more consistent and comprehensive than at any time previously this week.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales, s5,550,0OO. Unite States bonds un- changed.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15

Wilbur and Orville Wright, besides coming home loaded with honors, can show a very satisfactory balance on the right side of their bank account. They are among the very few Amer jeans who ever found a trip abroad profitable in a financial sense. All the money they bring home is not a drop in the bucket compared with what Americans have left on the oth- CT side, however.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago. May -Cattle-Receipts, 750. Market steady. Reeves, $5.10G s7.25: TexaXs steers, S6.10; western steers, $475Gs6; stockers and feeds, s3.6O&s5.65; cows and heifers, s2.5O6$6.25; calves. $5.25@$7.5O.
 Sheep-Receipts. estimated, 5000. Market weak. Native, $4G$6.50; west ern, S4.25m$G4O; yearlings, $6.25@ s7.5O; lambs. native, s6.25@sS.75; west ern, s6.5O9S935.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15

The sale of cigarettes to minors is prohibited under the provisions of a bill just passed by the Missouri leg islature. This will make it a little confusing for the newsboy, who will have to swear a few years on to his age in order to purchase cigarettes, while at the same time he will con tinue under the necessity of swearing a few years off in order to ride for half fare on the street cars.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15

The sugar trust, in discharging the seven employees who have been in- dicted for complicity in defrauding the government on weights, gives its staff significant warning that the man who is caught increasing it's div idends by fraud need expect no mer- cy from the beneficiaries of his dis honesty.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that suit will be commenced to enforce the lien of the Territory on all property the tax on which remains unpaid, June 1st, 1909. D. c. BABBITT, Tax Collector
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15
STOCKS.

New York, May 14-Amalgamated Copper S3as; Atchison, 1O9 H; St Paul. 150&: New York Central, 132; Pennsylvania, 137%; Reading. 157% i; Southern Pacific. 122; Union Pacific, 1SS%; Steel, 569s; Steel, preferred, 11S%
 Silver, 527s; Mexican dollars, A.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-15

Mir Wells Fargo will take notice that his wealth has been piling up too rapidly and he must moderate his income within certain limitations which the interstate commerce com mission will fix