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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
MINES AND MINING.

A special train from shaftsr, New,
has reached Salt Lake City with the
bodies Of three men who met death yes.
terday under = mass Of broken timber
work in Flower lake tunnel. The dead
are: Frank Decker, Charles O'Dennsll
and William Warren.
A strike Of Is inches Of galena in the
Merrimac mine, east Of the Bunker Hill
and Sullivan, il reported by Charles H.
Bell, manager Of the property. The
mine is about half way between Ward
ner and Osborn, Idaho.
Phoenix, B. C.-Boundary mines
shipped 3o,54o tons Of ore last week, as
follows: CRANKY, 22,7s3 snowshoe,
$500; Mother Lode ss2s; Orc Denoro,
$40. CRANKY SHELTER treated 20,45s tons
Of ore AID B. c. Copper smelter l,425
tons. Owing to lack Of electric power
through the freezing of the W. K. Pow
or eompany's plant all mines are closed
Judging from what have learned
OF the deposits Of epsomits at Oroville,
wash, 1 believe that one of the few
deposits of marketable epson salts in
the world is to be found in Washing
ton state" says A. W. Doland, Spokane.
There is report from Chesaw, Wash,
TO the effect that shaft, 24s feet down,
In the Apex mine has been in ore for
tho last IL feet and the ore is growing
richer as the depth increases. The first
ore struck ran over $50, mostly in gold
The United States geological survey
reports the world 3 production Of spell.
ter IN 1907 amounted to s13,s42 tons
an increase of 40 per cent over 1906
Tho output Of this country is nearly
one-third Of the entire production OF
the world.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
In the Occur d'Alenes.

Sufficient capital has been raised to
continue again the development work
on the Virginia lead and silver mine,
located on Corbin creek and adjoining
the Manhattan mine. The property has
rich surface showings.
Access to the Snowstorm mine has
been blocked for tho time by seven
feet of snow.
The Callahan is the only mine being
worked in the Beaver district, and
shipments are made daily regardless of
the snow.
Eight feet Of snow has blocked all
operations in the Lookout, with the ex.
ception of the Snowcliff and Snowshoe
mines.
Andrew Mcleod Of Kingston, a pio-
neer mining man Of tho Occur d 'Alenes,
reports that there is a great activity
on Pine creek and that many claims in
that section are making fine showings.
John A. Finch Of Spokane has gone
to California, where he will probably
meet Charles Sweeney, presiden of the
Federal company. Mr.. Finch controls
tho Star Mining company, whose prop.
erty is located next to the Morning.
An important strike of rich galena
ore has been made in the Pine Creek
King, in the Occur d 'Alenes.
Tho fourth general meeting of mem
bers Of the western branch of tn.
Canadian Mining institute will be held
at Greenwood on Thursday, January IA
Tho Molly Gibson, in the Burnt
basin, got returns of $3.50 from a ear
load Of 20 tons Of ore shipped to tn,
Trail smelter. This has encouraged
the owners to make further shipments
A late shipment Of II tons Of or,
from the Blue Bird, in the south belt
Melted $50 to. the ton. The intention i.
to put in the winter doing development
work and delay shipping until spring.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

Anna M. Allen a music teacher in
the Seattle schools recently fell dead
in the school room before all the pupils
from apoplexy. She was from Peoria,
Ill.
Judge-elect Milo A. Root has handed
Governor Mead his formal announce.
ment that he would not qualify as a
member of the sup, eme court. to which
position he was elected November 8
last.
Meeting in joint session Tuesday af-
ternoon to canvas the vote fur state
officers the house and senate instructed
the speak er to send greetings to Gov.
ernoI elect S. G. Gosgrove at Pasc
Robes, Cal.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
ROOSEVELT ENJOYS FIGHT.
Knowing He Has the Facts on Hi
Side Is Indifferent to
Criticism.

President Roosevelt not only hugely
enjoyed the action of the house of repre-
.sentatives in passing a resolution OF re-
secret service, but he is said to have
told one Of his visitors that he con-
asidered the representatives who voted
in favor of the resolution "set of
jackies." The president told several Of
his callers that he could not express
his contempt for the action because
that would be highly improper, but he
impressed on them his firm conviction
that he had "won OUT" and that he
had no fears about the public sustain
ing him in his attitude. He declared
that it was immaterial to him what the
house of representatives did-that they
could pass measures, etc. If they re-
turned message to him he would send
it back and he was perfectly willing
to indulge in an official game of bat
tledore and shuttlecock if that was the
wish of the house.
And to show that he is perfectly in
different the president declared he
would refuse to send to the senate the
reason why Attorney General Bona.
parte had refused to prosecute the
United States Steel corporation for alb
sorbng the Tennessee Coal and Iron
company.
The president was apparently pleased
with the spectacle of one branch OF
congress condemning him for his in
sstence against the restrictions of the
police service of the government when
at the same time, disclosures in the
Tillman land deal showed the absolut,
necessity of some sort of espionage.
Loaded to the Muzzle.
It does not seem to be the desire oil
the president to continue to contest
with congress, but there is every indi
cation that if open war is to be called
he is loaded to the muzzle with mate
rial of a sensational character. AL
though no charges of personal i'm
propriety have been made public it il
understood that it is not because o.
facts of an unpleasant characte
against some members of congress ar
not accessible. The question of tn
abuse of the franking privilege hal
long been considered a scandal, but i
was believed the practice had beef
abandoned. 1t is said upon high au
thorrty that the public might be in
tercsted to learn the character of ma
terial that some congressman have beel
sending from point to point under
government frank. 1t is said that tn
postal authorities do not open franket
packages but frequently breakage o
the outer coverings of franked matte
has resulted in some startling disclo
cures.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
Why Does It Cure

Not because It Is Sarsaparilia,
but because It Is a medicine Of
peculiar merit, composed Of moro
than twenty different remedial
agents effecting phenomenal
cures Of troubles Of the blood,
stomach, liver and bowels.
Thus Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrof-
ula, eczema, anemia, catarrh, nervous
ness, that tired feeling, dyspepsia, loss
of appetite, and builds up the system.
Got it today in the usual liquid form OF in
chooolated tablet form called Sarsatabs.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
Explosion Kills
Seventy Miners

Bluefields, w. Va, Jan 1S.-An ex
plosion of gas in the Lick branch col
liery Tuesday snuffed out the lives of
between 60 and 80 persons. In the
same mine, two weeks ago to day. SO
miners were killed by similar explo-
sion. A sound like thunder reverberat
ed along the miles of corridors and air
passages crowded with those who were
work ing in the mine, and from the
mine mouth belched forth cloud of
flame. SCOT, dust and debris, heavy tim
bers, broker mine cars and even mas.
sive motor. Terrorized women and
children rushed to the mine mouth and
implored to be allowed help in saving
their loved ones, who might be still
alive within.
Mine Foremna Bowers, who was near
the entrance, was blown from his feet,
but managed to crawl out safely: as
also did Rob Smith, a miner. A res
cue party rushed into the smoking
mines and tried to rescue a miner
named Halliday, who was hurled back
by the blast. They were driven back
| by the deadly fumes of the after gases
and were compelledto leave him to his
fate.
From so to 80 men we're thought to
be in the section of the mine affected
The debris from the explosion ssof two
week ago had not been cleared away
and 20 men were engaged in this work.
Mine teen contract miners were at work
in new entry and it is feared all these
were lost.
The explosion was in different part
of the mine from that of two weeks
ago. Since that catastrophe the mine
has been inspected by government off
Cha S and by the most expert men in the
region and all, it is said, expressed the
opinion that it was safe.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

Wholesale Feed Prices,

Timothy hay, SIS ton; grain hay, 81!
ton; alfalfa, $14 ton; oats, $l.65 cwt;
feed wheat, $3.50 cwt; rolled barley
$3.50 cwt; whole corn, Sc cwt; chopped
corn, $40 cwt; bran, $23 ton; brar
and shorts, $24 ton; red shorts, -:
ton; white shorts, $22 ton; straw, q
ton.
Wholesale Meat Prices.
Beef-Steers, dressed, 6h@7c; COW
beef, shW6c; mutton, dressed, sh@
sc ID; pork, sh@s1ac Id; hams, me
dunn, l4@l4hc Id; light, 15c ID; ba
con, light, l6@l7c ID; lard, l2@l3c Id
dry salt extras, $ll@l2 cwt; dry sal,
backs, $l2 cwt; veal, 6@sc Id; smoked
salmon, Chinook, lo@lsc Id; white
TIC Id; pike, l5c Id; halibut, Sc lb
fresh salmon, l2c Id; perch, 1Oc h.
catfish, l6c ID; smelts, 1Oc ID; turkeys
live, lS@2Oc Id, dressed, 2l@22c lb
geese, live, lie Id, dressed, l7@1se lb
ducks, dressed, 1sc Id; fresh hens
dressed, 12Wl3c Id; spring chickens
dressed, 15@16c.
Prices Paid to Producers
Timothy hay, SIG ton; grain hay
$3.50 ton; alfalfa, $l2 ton; oats, $1.4(
cwt; feed wheat, $l.3O cwt; milling
wheat, 6s@7Oc cwt; whole barley, $1.2t
cwt; whole corn, old, $3.50 cwt; new
$l.+5 cwt.
Hides-Green, &c Id; green bulls, s,
ID; green calf, 1oc Id; green kips, q
Id; green salt kips, &c Id; green sal
bulls, &c Id; green salt hides, &c Id
dry butchered hide, good, 15c Id; dry
country hides, good, 14c Id; wool, ga
lie Id; shearlings, 35@5Oc Id; cit.
butchers steers, 50 lbs and up, &c Id
wool, rough, s@12c Id; long wool pelta
S@1Oc ID.
Live Stock-Steers. live weight, 81
@4c Id; cows, live weight, 21a@3c Id
sheep, live weight, a@3hc Id; hogs
live weight, 6@6Ac lb; veal, rough ant
heavy, 3@4kc Id.
Poultry-Live hens, HOBO lib
dressed hens, 12@12hc lb; live roos
ters, lOc Id; spring chickens, dressed
l4@15c Id; turkeys live, 16@1sc ID
dressed, 19@22c Id; geese, 2o@22c Id
ducks, live, 15c; dressed, 1sc Id.
Ranch Eggs-Case, $1,000, cas-
count; $1O.40 loss off.
Butter-Good ranch, soc; butter fat
351ac Id; Davis butter, 35c Id.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
WASHINGTON LEGISLATURE.
Opened Its Sessions at Olympia Last
Monday.

Olympia.-The eleventh Washington
legislature convened Monday and with.
in 10 minutes after it assembled was
completely organized. It has before
it, among other tasks, that of electing
Congressman Wesley L. Jones, the pop,
ular choice, to succeed Levi Ankeny
as United States senator.
The senate was called to order by
Lieutenant Governor Charles E. Coon
and organized by the election of A. 8.
Ruth of Thurston county, president pro
tenn, and W. T. Laube of King county,
secretary.
The house was called to order by
Representative L. o. Meigs of Yakima
county, in the capacity of chief clerk
of the house two years ago, and organ.
lied with Mr.. Meigs as speaker; Loren
D. Grinsted of King county, chief
clerk; James Wilson of Pierce county
sergeant at arms, and George F. Ban.
croft Of King county, a member of the
house two years ago, assistant sergeant
at arms.
Mondays session in both houses was
merely long enough to perfect formal
organizations, notify the governor that
they are organized and adopt a join,
resolution providing for joint session
on the following day at which to can
vass the returns of the recent stat.
election.
The inauguration of the newly elected
state officials took place on Wednesday
with the exception of that of Governor
Robes until the weather moderates.
Coon to Contest Hays Seat.
Lieutenant Governor Coon is pre-
pared to contest the seating of Lieu
tenant Governor-elect NJ. F. Hav on TIL
ground that Mr.. Hay disqualified him
self by improper expenditures in the re
cent primary campaign. Anticipatin,
this contest Mr.. Hay summoned Sea
bury Merritt of Spokane to represen
him in any action Mr.. Coon may bring
Senate Caucus Nominees.
The entire senate. in caucus, electe,
Knickerbocker of King County chair
man, and McGregor of Whitman coun
ty secretary. Besides officials alread
mentioned it chose Marvin Arnold o
Spokane county assistant secretary; J
M. Hays of Pierce county sergeant al
arms; A. J. Ahola of Klickitat county
assistant sergeant-at-arms; appointed
committee of FIVE to elect other en-
ploves. the number not to exceed thss
of last session.
|, Seven democratic house members ear
cused tonight and elected Todd O
i. Whitman chairman and Endorsed Edg
of Spokane for speaker.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
ROOT
CENsURED
FORMER JUDGE OF THE
STATE OF WASH'N.
REPORT OF INVESTIGATING COM
MITTEE OF BAR ASSOCIATION
IS MADE PUBLIC.

Seattle.-Ths report Of the state bar
ASSOCIATION investigating committee,
hIed WIN Chairman bridges, CONCERNING
their hnuings III tns hoot-Gordon scan
dai, hnus tnat Judge hOot had GORE
spondence with NJ. J. Gordon, attorney
tor the Great Northern halfway com.
pany, concerning money transaction;
that Judge hoot accepted from the
Great Northern, through M. J. Gordon,
and trom other railroads, free trans
porlation; that Judge koot filed as the
opinion Ut the supreme court An almost
verbatim draft vi an opinion dictated
ny M. }. Gordon, attorney for the Great
Northern, in the case OF Harris against
the railroad company. The committee
ID unable to obtain any facts to sub
stantlate the rumor Of the giving out
OF advance information concerning the
decisions of the supreme court. The
committee is unable to obtain any facts
to substantiate rumors of bribery and
corruption.
Conclusions.
The committee holds that the conduct
of Judge Root in receiving free trans.
portation is highly censurable. The
conduct of Judge Root in the Harris
case is characterized as a gross breach
OF judicial and professional propriety.
The committee declares that the
action OF Judge Root in the Harris
case shows such a want of apprecia-
ton of the duties of judge of the su.
preme court as to unit him for &C.
cupying that position.
Recommendations.
That the state bar association re-
quests the judges Of the superior court
OF Spokane county to call grand jury
to investigate fully the rumors OF
corruption. Believing that its sugges'
ton will be acted ON the committee
feels that it is fair to withhold any
other recommendation. Whether such
inquisition be held the supreme court
and the state bar association will have
the evidence before them upon which
to base any further action or pro-
eeeding.
When informed of the result Of the
investigation Judge Root expressed
qualification that the rumors of cor
ruption and dishonesty had not beer
sustained by the committee. He re
fused to discuss the criticisms of the
committee, declaring that, not having
read them, he was in no position te
speak advisedly.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
Cabinet Appointments Wait.

Beyond the reiteration of the an
nouncement that Philander c. Knox will
be secretary of state and Frank II
Hitchcock, postmaster general, Presi
dent-elect Taft has determined that n
other cabinet appointments shall b'
made known until March I.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

Messina, Italy, Jan. l2.-Gensral
Mxza has adopted stringent measures
10 protect the people and property. In
addition To establishing \ police service
around the city he has issued orders
that any person found excavating with
out permit shall be shot.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

She-Frankly, now, if you had to
choose between me and a million, what
would you dot
He-I d take the million. Then you
would be easy.-Life.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
Wheat Market.

Davenport.-Bluestem, SIC; club, 7sc.
Ritzville.-Bluestem, Soc; red, 7sc.
Portland.-Club, ole; bluestem, CSC;
turkey red, 93c; red Russian, SOC;
valley, 92c.
Tacoma-Milling bluestem, 81; ex-
port bluestem, csc; club, 9oc; red, ssc.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

ONLY ONE :BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BkOAO QUININE.
Look for the signature Of b. W. GROW q.
lsed the world over to cure . cold in one
day. Zoe.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

About the man who thinks he knows
it all the worst thing is his inability
to keep his mouth shut.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

The coat may not make the man, but
it certainly helps some when the msr-
curry il hrting with the zero mark.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
OTHER MARKETS.
Chicago.

wheat-No. spring, $1.o7k@1.oe;
No. 3, $1@1.07h; No. 2 red, $1.05B@
1861.
Corn-No. 2, 5ehc; No. 2 yellow,
59h@6Oc.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

cl1c st. Vitus Daace an1 Nervous Die
Pill Y Eases permanently cured by Dr.
ITO >iinee Great Nerve kesiUrer. Send
~. uEE 81 trial b0ttls and treatise. Df.
4. Il. Kline, Ltds. vSl Arch st., Phiia., Pa.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's S0oth.
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the taething period.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

BY standing up for yourself others
may be prevented from sitting down ON
you.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
e s::s: ss: Of &MAgzSzS<
To Break in New Shoes

To Break in New Shoes.
Always shake in Allen s Foot Ease, a
powder. 1t cures hot, sweating, aching
swollen feet. Cures corns, ingrowng
nails and bunions. At all druggists and
shoe stores, csc. Don't accept any sub
stitute. Sample mailed FREE. Ad
dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

IF some women haven't any one to
talk to they chew gum so their jaws
won't get rusty.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

Don't make the mistake Of picking .
quarrel before it is ripe.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

Piles Cured in 8 to IA Days.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case Of itching. blind. bleeding or pro
trudins piles in 9 to IA days money re
funded 5Uc.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-01-15

Old age comes in a canter to the man
who goes the pace.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-22
ACCUSE WIFE OF
KILLING HUSBAND
WOMAN SAID TO HAVE GIVEN
SPOUSE THREE P0ISoNS
Girl Informer Declares Alleged Slayer,
When demonstrated with, Re-
marked She Intended
to Proceed
ASSOCIATED Pressl

NEW ALBANY, Ind, Dec. 21.-Sys-
tematically giving her husband poison
for four days, causing his death in or
der that she might "have good time"
is charged against Mrs. Pearl Arm
strong, in Jail here.
Boxes which had contained the
poison, pair of gloves Mrs. Armstrong
had worn to protect her hands when,
it is alleged, she filled with carbolic
acid capsules that she persuaded he1
husband to swallow, were found today
by the police at the Armstrong nome:
Florence Myrtle Harris, 16 years old,
who lived with the Armstrong;, directed
the police to these articles.
The girl said Armstrong was Ill last
Thursday and his wife gave him dose
Of rat poison, pretending IT. was medi-
cine. Sunday, according to the glrrs
statement, Mrs. Armstrong filled sew
eral capsules with carbolic acid ana
her husband took them.
IT begged Mrs. Armstrong not to give
her husband more poison, but she an
swered she had started to end his life
and she might as we'll finish 1t, the
girl stated to the prosecutor, "and sun
day night she gave him dose OF
strychnine."
Mrs. Armstrong declares her husband
had taken poison with intent TO com
nit suicide She is 26 years old ana ne
was 40. He was a member or tne
Modern Woodmen and held a $1,000 life
insurance policy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-22
TWO YOUTHSCONFESS
TO SERIOUS CRIME
ORPHANS TRIED TO GET EVEN
WITH THEIR GUARDIAN
Sons of Dead Colorado Railroad Off
claI Caught Handed After
Burglary and Highway
Robbery

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 21.-George and
Lawrence Thomas. orphan sons OF j..
G, Thomas, late freight and passenger
agent for the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railroad at Pubelo Colo, to-
day confessed highway robbery and
burglary to the police here.
Their parents were killed in a rail-
road wreck in August, 1904. With the
boys, who are 10 and il years old, is
Joseph Kubat, who says his home is
IN New York. He says he enlisted in
the United states Marine corps here
five days ago.
George Thomas, the elder brother,
told the police they undertook their eX-
ploits to get even with their uncle and
guardian, Nathan r. Waters, head OF
a manufacturing concern here, because
OF his refusal to give them unlimited
spending money.
Lawrence had letters showing he had
been attending a school in quincy, III.
He came to St Louis saturday even
ing, went 10 his uncle's home, and
there, according to his confession, stole
an automatic revolver some trinkets
and a small amount of money Later
Mr. Waters asked the police to arrest
the boy on the burglary charge
While the police were waiting for
Lawrence to return to a hotel here,
word came that Reid Holland of Web
ster Grove had been robbed by three
hfghwaNmen. Lawrence had a watch
and pin that were taken from Holland
and George confessed the robbery, inn
pliCating kubat.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-22
SENDING OF TROOPS
PREVENTS RACE WAR
Thlrty-three Negro Rineleaders Are
Corraed in lmproVised Stock
ade Near Scene of
Murder

MAGNOLIA. Ala, Dec. .21.-With
state troops and armed deputies pa
trolling the streets and the public
roads leading into Magnolia and with
thirty-three negro ringleaders corraled
in an improvised stockade, a threat
ened race war is believed to have been
ayerted. Excitement however, has
not been entirely allayed, and every
white mans house in Magnolia and
for several miles around IS guarded
against the negroes, who resent the
burning yesterday Of Clint Montgom-
ery, one Of the four negroes charged
with the killing Saturday night OF Al
gernon Lewis.
This section for miles around was
stirred by reports that the negroes
we're planning to burn homes and mur-
der every white person they could find
here tonight.
BY o'clock this afternoon Magnolia
was filed with white men and seri-
Gus clash with the negroes was I'M
minent. Doubtless the arrival of sew
enty-five soldiers prevented bloodshed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-22

luton names as the senate members
Messrs. Nelson, Dolliver, Lodge. Brls-
tow, Root, Tilman, Stone and owen.
Objection was made by Senator AID
rich to the immediate adoption of the
resolution, and it was sent to the COM
mittee on public lands.
The postponement will smother the
resolution until after the leaders, in
cooperation with the president and
members Of the cabinet, shall have had
opportunity to agree upon a program
for the proposed inquiry.
A Joint resolution of the senate ana
the house is not favored on the grount
1t would be cumbersome and special
committee is opposed because it is
feared a scramble to have placed there
on men who are prejudiced either for
or against the secretary would ensue.
1t is considered probable, therefore,
the decision, il the senate determines
the selection. will fall on the senate
committee on public lands. This com
mittee is made up of men who under
stand the public land question in all its
phases, and Republican members in
clude adherents of both parties to the
controversy.