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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26
WORK BEGUN ON
100000 BRIDGE
Across Columbia River Near
Town of Two Rivers.
Bridge Will Be 1900 Feet Long,
Supported by Concrete Piers lit
Is Work of the Mysterious North
Coast Road Now Building.

Within the last two weeks substan-
tial camp, capable of accommodating
$50, has been established near Two
Rivers by the North Coast railway.
Superintendent William Collins said yes
terday that complete bridge building
plant will be installed within 10 DAYS
and work on the $1,OOO,OOO structure
will be begun.
The bridge will be 29OO feet long, sup
ported on concrete piers. 1t has been
decided, however, to throw the concrete
arches only across the deep channel at
this time, and to rush the completion of
the bridge by substituting woodwork for
the remainder. In fact, all the bridges
are to be built Of wood now, to he re-
placed later. BY doing this the North
Coast bridges can be completed before
some Of the concrete structures OF the
Milwaukee.
Work is also being pushed on the
grading contract of j. j. Mangan of
Walla Walla, who has contract for Z
miles from the bridge to Alfalfa, where
the o. r. & N. and Northern Pacific now
cross. MIR. Mangan was unable to state
whether any contracts have been let for
the North Coast road building between
Alfalfa and Walla Walla. A question
asked here is, "Will the North Coast
reach this city from Alfalfa over the O.
R. & N. tracks, and why is there so much
haste to make connection across the
Columbia river ?'
According to MIR. Mangan some delay
in finishing the first portion of his con.
tract is experienced owing to the difficult
ty in reaching the Northern Pacific grade
between Burbank and Two Rivers, where
the North Coast intercepts it. At pres
ent the latter is surveyed five feet above
the Other.-Walla Walla dispatch, Feb.
15th
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26

Shirley & CHASER, graduate opticians.
Eyes examined free.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26
INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED
TO FIELD DEPUTIES
BY County Assessor English
Begin Work Monday.
Whitman County Property This Year
Will BE Assessed at About As Per
Cent of Its Real Value Seeks to
Avoid Unequal Taxation.

According to instructions issued by
County Assessor English to the field
deputy assessors, who will begin work
next week, Whitman county property
this year will be assessed at about 45
per cent OF it's real value. Under Asses
sOr True the assessment was 60 per cent
OF value, the assessors of the state to
secure uniformity, entering into an agree
ment to use that basis. Assessor Duff
lowered it to 31.53 per cent, and the
state board OF equalization raised it to
43.11 per cent. To avoid, if possible,
this raise by the state, which results in
unequal taxation, Assessor English has
set the mark at 45 per cent, which rate is
expected to pass muster with the state
board.
In his letter Of instructions to the
field deputy assessors the assessor says
in part:
herewith give you the instructions
deemed necessary to make good assess
ment of the county, and expect you will
follow instructions as nearly as possible.
They are not to be considered iron bound
rules, but you are expected to use good
judgment in assessing when they conflict
with the facts as you find them. And
let me admonish you to do your work
faithfully and honestly, treating all per
SONS impartially, no matter be they rich
or poor, farmer, stockman, merchant.
tradesman or laborer. Do justice to all
by giving each and every man a square
deal; or in other words, we must have a
uniform assessment"
For assessment purposes stock and
other personal property is divided into
general classes, which are in turn subdi-
vided to embrace according to age or
value, with stated minimum average
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26
Probably an Old Offender.

T. p. McCauIey, who left unceremo-
niously last week without paying his
board bill at the Hotel Colfax. mention
of which was made in The Gazette at the
time, was brought back last Friday from
WalluIa by Sheriff Carter, where he had
been detained. McCauley is in Jail. His
case will be heard the in superior court to-
morrow. McCauley, after being brought
back, sent a dispatch to supposed
uncle in New York city, asking for $50
and stating that he was in trouble
through no fault of his. The dispatch
was returned unopened, the uncle declin-
ing to pay the charges for sending the
dispatch. McCauley is about 40 years
OF age and poses az an expert insurance
man.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
Civil.

Civil.
Pet S Cummings vs. VIM A Cummings
decree OF divorce.
Albert l. Boyd vs Ellen Boyd-Decree
of divorce.
Alex Paffenroth vs Coon Paffenroth ct
al-Decree in partition and order of sale
VIM A Gordon ct ux vs. Julius Lippitt
Writ of assistance.
Edwin Perrin VS. A A Robinson-Plain-
tiff RECEIVERS SIG 55 and costs taxed at
$62 so.
Mrs R M Burke VS. J D Burke-Decree
of divorce.
Josephine E Barnhll ct al vs. Chas
Simpson ct al-Decree quieting title in
plaintiff.
Town of Garfield vs Phil II Routzahn
ct ux-Defendants recover costs taxed al
$500.
Potlatch Lumber Go vs. A W McGil-
very-Case dismissed.
M 0 Reed ct TX VS. f Williams ct ux
Case dismissed
E J Tramill ct TX vs S W Crockett et
ux-Case dismissed.
Town OF Garfield vs Josephine E Barn.
hill ct al, Thos s Bumgarner ct TX, Mar
garet Smith, J W Dyer ct ux, Nancy A
Corbet, James W Finch ct ux, T B Stair
ct ux-Cases dismissed.
New Cases.
VIM K Southland ct ux VS. Polly Ann
McCord ct al-Quiet title.
Roy Earring vs. Y c Mansfield ct al
Money due.
Probate Matters.
Estate OF l. F Darr-Order confirming
report of commissioners on partition.
Guardianship of Fern Lemon ct al
Inghram Hughes appointed guardian,
bond $1,000.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26
Birthday Anniversary.

The Degree of Honor Monday night,
after the business of the lodge had been
transacted, turned the occasion into one
of festivity in honor Of the birthday an
niversary Of Mrs. Richard H. Duff, who,
like Washington, was born on the 22d
day of February. Nearly the full mem
was accorded a special welcome on this
occasion, with wishes from all OF many
returns of birthday anniversaries. In
addition refreshments we're served.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26
Sunset and Matlock precincts.

Sunset and Matlock precincts.
W Case, Jr Of st John-St John. st
John City and Cottonwood precincts.
+ l. Bradley Of Sprague-Rock Creek
and Union precincts.
Y J Logsdon OF Endicott-Part Endi-
cott. Endicott City and Winona pre-
cincts.
J IL Baylor Of Colfax-North Colfay,
Diamond and Steptoe precincts.
McCaw OF La Crosse-I.a Crosse
and Pampa precincts.
l. Bates Of Hay Hooper. Texas
and Hay precincts.
VIM Book of Wicox-Penawawa,
Dusty and part Endicott precincts.
f { Taylor OF Colfax-Almota, Onecho,
Harper and South Colfax precincts.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-02-26
SUSPECT ARRESTED.
Nicholas Dachenas Thought to Be
implicated in Robberies.

The postotfice at Ii ay and the store OF
j. B. Taggart were entered by burglars
some time Saturday night and about
$50 in money stolen. Stamps and checks
in the postofiice we're not molested, show
ing that the burglars were onto their
job. A chisel was found which had been
used in effecting an entrance. Sheriff
Carter and Deputy Sheriff Rotan went at
once to Hay, but at this writing no ar
rests have been made in connection with
the affair.
Sunday night the postoffice at Elber-
ton and the Zimmerman store passed
through the same experience as did Hay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
Then and Now

Dear Miss Thomas: The last time wrote TO
this dear page my life quite different 10
what II is now, for then was in my dear little
home with NV husband and child. But. alas!
the angel Of death entered and took my husband
from me. No doubt. you all remember Busy
Bees letter OF April IS This letter was IN
regard to his DEATH which happened on March
o. 1909. She is his oldest sister and better.
truer sister never lived than our Busy Bee.
have thought many times since my great sorrow
that / would write 10 this dear page, but my
heart failed me, and l would have to give ]:
up for another time.
Death Is sad, no matter how IT comes, but
Oh! 70 think Of ones dearest loved on eartn
being snatched froIn one in the sudden. shocking
manner my husband was, can never be eX-
pressed by tongue or pen.
There Is no in the world can know now
lonely and sad feel but those who have I'M
dergone the same trial
My heart aches sometimes l feel like l
Just can't hear IL any longer, but ! know /
ought To- be more resigned to the Lords VIII,
for we know full well He makes no mistakes.
/ appreciate all the words Of sympathy that
have been expressed through this page AMI
want you all To know there has not been one
PASSED by unnoticed. We know not how much
good sympathizing words can do until we ge'
in trouble and it's then we need them to help
our poor. broken hearts.
Miss Thomas, you have no Idea how much
good you are doing with this page. 1t Is 40
much comfort 10 so many lonely lives like mine.
With love and best wishes 10 each and every
WIZ '' BENoRA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with it's blessings, must I'M
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge Of what
il best, each hour of recreation, of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
binary conditions in many instances 8
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper tie and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important TO present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Company's Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir of Soma gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine. manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
After MANY Attempts

Dear Miss Thomas: VIII you admit another
Georgia girl into your charming circleE
have been a. silent admirer OF the Housenoiu
members for quite while, also Mrs. FELTON,
interesting page, have written several times
but failed to mail them. l always enjoy the
letters and feel very much disappointed when
there is not any Chat. Although am
stranger to you, / feel very well acquainted
for l never let a single letter pass unnoticeo
There certainly have been some lively discus
sions in the Household. Some OF them. pc
lieve, were written merely for a discussion
Mrs. Holly Leaf, for example. feel sorry TOT
her. If there is with a good nus
dition she described. / would like Tor some
one to tell what is TO become OF those VINO
do not love their husbands dearly; who marry
because it's good chance, or to keep from
being called an ''old maid" or bachelor
l believe marriage should be founded on pure,
true love. I'll admit, love with every neces-
sity Of life would be a great blessing, but
sincerely believe there are more who marry TOT
this worlds goods than for true love. can
see how Mrs. Holly Leaf love her husband
dearly. and look at life she does:
I wonder what Mr.. Holly Leaf thinks OF her
ideas Of married life; he must be miserable
II that is the pleasure TO be found in married
life, l prefer single misery, but VIII say II 1
am ever so fortunate Tor unfortunate, as the
case may be- to join myself to any one, II ne
should prove to be perfect demon, wouG
never advertise him for people to criticise.
will now answer Myrtle Estes question in July
Is. The chapter with each verse ending, For
his mercy endureth forever" is the 136th Psalm
What two chapters in the bible are ahkeT
And what verse contains all the alphabet ex-
cept the letter J7
With much love to Miss Thomas and the
Household. Your new friend.
MISS MINNIE HAMILTON.
Duluth Ca. r. +. ID. No 1, Box 20.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
Aunt Mary Claims Her Own

Dear Miss Thomas-It has been some time
since last wrote to our Household. but 1
have been keeping up with Chat and the let
ters and believe they grow better all the time.
There is a good letter in the issue Of July 6.
signed Aunt Mary, which expresses many OF
my sentiments, but ! am obliged to say l did
not write IL. Especially did she express the
desire and prayer Of my heart in what she said
Of her two boys. although my two boys are
men Of families.
she wrote a good letter and I hope she viii
continue 10 10 write, but hope she will adopt
SOM other name. as ] think ! have the oldest
claim 60 the name Of Aunt Mary. but we will
leave Il with Miss Thomas.
I am surprised that there is woman in ex-
iEtence who Is inconsistent a. Holly Leaf
sometimes think such letters as hers ana Mrs.
Desolate's Of year ago are written 10 get up
discussion or disturbance, which?-and good
women had best not notice them.
I am sorry for such cases Earnestine'
and Annie V. Tsylor's, but there are many such
cases al! over our land, and will be as long as
there are weak and contiding girls, and low
lived. cOnniving men. have a case In mind
where a nice young girl tat least thought 10
bel was deceived by one OF those creatures VINO.
when he thought he had his affairs arranged
50 tLat he was safe in leaving, was taking him
self 10 some other field. but was Overtaken by
her friends and forced to marry the victim OF
HIS flattery. They lived together whenever he
was at hOme) six or seven months, when ne
took her back 10 her devoted mother and told
her 10 stay there. that he never expected to see
her egain. Now she Is at home with her mother.
nursing their little one, while he is Dasking
In the sunlight Of another state.
i have told thls story as a warning 70 girls.
Girls, don't believe all that young men tell
you. especially those who go with many diff
ferent girls. They do not mean all they say.
I want 10 tell the Household OF outing 4
had the Sd inst. | attende n family picnic and
fish fry where dinner had been prepared as Tor
a picnic by the married children of the faEily.
They met with the ''old folks at home" VINO
own a fine fish pond. and, OF course, the dear
old mother. not 20 be outdone by the children.
did her part In the way Of fixing MP something
nice for them. The men went seining ana
came In about II O'Clock with over a busheI
Of fish Every one went 70 cleaning and cook
ing and BIZ / O'Clock dinner was spread on a
long table in the shade OF some oaks In the
yarl and when the crowd, about thirty in num-
Der. had eaten enough there was plenty the
table OF fish and other good things TO have
fed many more. There were raw fish IN
cold water az the well TO give everybody all
they wanted 70 carry home. Then at p. N. ali
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30

for none. Ask what you will, and it shall
be yours
Then Philemon and Baucis said with
one voice: Grant. oh. king, that we may
not outlive each other. but in the same
instant both may die
Zeus smiled and changed the hut into
beautiful castle, and granted them many
years Of life.
And IL came to pass one morning the
people in the valley noticed that the castle
was gone. They hurried to the spot and
found two beautiful oak trees growing In
its place. But no trace Of the old couple
could be found. Many years after that,
a traveller was lying at their feet and
heard the trees whispering to each other.
He lay very still and soon found out that
Philemon and Baucis were in the trees,
happy and contented. and protected by
Zeus.
wonder il some of you cannot tell me
some of the stories of the beauths of
Georgia?
Faithfully yours.
LIZZIE o. THOMAS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
Questions Asked

Dear Miss Thomas: 1t has been raining here
today and / decided I would visit you, as can
be with Our Household rain shine.
I want Mrs. Lane TO tell me when Is the
best month TO transplant rooted rose bushes;
also when is the best time to set out cut
tingx. ! rooted some cuttings in the garden
and now I want TO put them In the yard.
Amabala, l agree with you and hope your
letter will get a move on some housewives. l,
too, have seen just such women. They can't
be nice and clean enough before marriage and
afterward they don't care.
I want 10 ask all OF the experienced cooks 10
send in q recipe. 1 want TO make a cook book
and IL you all VIII do as / have requested, per-
hAps / can soon make IL. Here is one / have
tried and is delicious IL cooked right.
Lemon Layer Cake: Two cupfuls Of sugar, one
cupful Of butter. one cupful OF sweet milk, four
eggs, three teaspoonfuls Of baking powder and
four cupfuls Of flour; bake in four layers. For
the filling. CRATE one cocoanut, add half pound
OF powdered sugar, the grated rind and juice OF
one lemon. two well beaten eggs, mix well TO-
gether and cook until IL thickenE, stirring sill
the time; spread between layers and cover top
and sides with icing.
YONAH.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30

Lying in the grass. in the shade Of the
trees, / have listened to the rustling
leaves and watched the vines swing and
wave and my mind turned back to the
days spent in my childhood home. The
cedars. oleanders and mimosa whispered
All sorts Of things to me; the orange
trees waited their incense and the state
IL oaks pointed to the blue sky and whis-
pered. whispered all the time. In these
DAYS there were all sorts OF NEUROLOGICAL
books IN the house and grandma had
something interesting to add to eery-
thing read Among those stories was
one about the oak trees and instead OF
Chat I am going TO tell you the story OF
Philemon and Baucis. 1 may have told
you this story last year. or the year be-
fore, but II I have. I feel sure that you
viii excuse me, and let me tell 1t TO the
new subscribers II Is such pretty story,
and the lesson taught Is one that all OF
us should know. While you read OF this
one you may think OF Just such an old
couple; II you don't L am sorry. for there
IL nothing more beautiful TO me than
an old couple who have met the storms
side by side. and are now waiting. hand
IN hand. for the summons, Come up
higher"
This story SAYS: ION q high hill in
Greece. long ago. lived an old couple call
ed Philemon and Baucis- They had al
ways been poor. but never unhappy, In
this their old age there was only one
trouble. and that was the fear that one
might die and leave the other one alone
IN the world. In those ancient days the
god or king OF Greece was Zeus. or. as he
Is generally known. Jupiter. and he had
sent the people word that he and Hermes,
his messenger. would visit them
s'Of course the people were getting all
the good things possible to serve at the
feasts. and TO beautify their homes. AS
the king had not said the exact time
OF his arrival AT this particular city. there
we're men watching for the gold chariot
and beautiful white horses OF the king
In the midst OF this preparation and ex-
pecfation two beegars reached the city.
From house TO house they went. asking
for food. and a place TO sleep. but who
had time OF place for beggars when the
king might come at any minute?
At last very tired and hungry, they
climbed the hill TO the hut Of Philemon.
This dear old couple had only eaten
enough to keep them alive since they had
heard Of the kings intended visit. and
had prepared the best that they could
afford for him.
But when they saw these two poor
homeless stranger. Philemon said: Sure
" these men need food more than a
king"
And Baucis had compassion on them
and got the one white cloth and spread II
on the table. Then she brought out the
wild honey. bread and herbs and set them
before the beggars in the best dishes she
had.
Then a wonderful thing happened. The
dishes that the strangers touched turned
70 gold. and the water in the pitcher into
purest cream And il flashed over Phile-
mon and Baucis that these we're not NOR
tai guests. that Zeus and Hermes must
have chosen this method Of entering the
city. AS their rags fell from them. Phile-
mon and Baucis feli on their knees; but
Zeus said. Arise. good people. Great
shall be your reward because you sought
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-30
To the Girl Who Works
The Housekeeper-

Dear girl, If IT is your portion to go
out into the world as a wage Garner, do
ing any kind of work whatever. make
your work yield you rich harvest. Sue
cess is not a matter Of chance for you or
for any one else. 1t comes after you have
worked and brought knowledge and skill
into your work. Interest yourself in
every detail even though your individual
efforts may deal with only an inhnitesi-
NAL part of the whole.
There are many different things women
can do which have never occurred to
the majority. There are a few striking
examples of ambitious and energetic and
resourceful women making new field
for endeavor of women. I have in mind
several who have taken up claims at one
time and another, and women who have
started to raise flowers and chickens.
One woman know raises Towering bulbs
for market with great success. This Is
a mere beginning Of the list Of things
women may do and which comparatively
few women attempt However, it will
onen up to you a field for thought which
may keep you from entering into the
work of the girl of the office or the store.
If you are obliged to earn livelihood,
before you choose a vocation look about
you and see If you cannot hit upon the
thing that is a little out Of the regular
line, and II you can ana nave Ine cour-
age of your own convictions in your
choice backed by intelligence you ought
10 succeed.
There are all kinds of handicraft work
for girls to do-things that open up a
new world 10 the girl who will enter the
work. Every one must have money, to
be sure, but If girls will learn to use
their hands intelligently and to some pur
pose. more may lead an independent and
more helpful life than the majority Of
the business girls do now.