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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
FIGHT FOR LOADED GUN
Racine Policeman Narrowly Escapes
When Weapon Is DISCHARGED.

Racine, Wis, May 4.--JOhn Ritz
MANN an electrician, is in Jail charged
with beating his wife and attempting
to blow off the head of Joseph Wenzei,
youngest member of the Racine police
department
Rittman had trouble with his wife,
hit her on the neck and pounded her.
it is alleged. Then he threatened to
kill her and their baby. She fed in
alarm from the house and notified the
police. officer Wenzei was sent to in
vestigate Rittmann threatened TO put
him out. Entering the kitchen he
came out with a double barreled shot
gun and aimed it at the officer who
grabbed the barrel with his left hand
and ducked The gun was discharged
and the charge of shot tore through
the walls of the room. Rittmann
seized stove poker and made an ef-
fort TO brain the officer with it. Then
he was placed under arrest.
: He claims that be did not shoot at
the officer but that in the struggle
for the gun it exploded, the officer
pulling the trigger.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07

He would terrorize the neighbors in
q most outrageous way, broke the
wide worlds standing records in ath-
letics every day, while in pugilistic cir
cles he could wipe men in the dust and
show master tricks at fencing-laugh
at every cut and thrust. He slew IT,
gers in the jungle and scalped red
skins on the plain. He chased lions
across the mountains and harpooned
upon the main. He could break a
bucking broncho-yes, and rope Tex
an steer; sling bowie knife or hatch
ct, throw the boomerang or spear. In
hairbreadth escapes he gloried, did
this worthy son Of Mars, and he'd lick
his weight in wildcats-kick them
higher than the stars. But his shoes
were in his pocket, and his face was
CHASTITY white; he was silent as an
oyster when he came in late at night
Exchange.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
announcement.

81 have q splitting headache" signs
the beautiful young thing.
"Have you ever tried magnetic heal
ing?" asks the obliging young man.
''NO. What is it?''
"You rest your head, thus, on my
shoulder and l pass my arm about
your waist in this manner. Now he
perfectly calm and see If this does not
relieve you"
The position is maintained for five or
ten minutes, and then the obliging
young man asks:
"Does your head ache any morew
"Ye-e-es."
"Well, I'm sorry don't seem able to
relieve you"
He is about to remove his arm when
she looks up at him chidingly and
says:
''It seems to me that If you have any
confidence in your method you would
be willing to keep on trying. Chicago
News
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
Uncertainty of Lion. Huntino.

A lion is a fearful animal Do not
run away with the idea that he is not
dangerous. You may have luck to kill
twenty, but No. Fl will likely get you.
However careful and good shot you
may be, there is the greatest danger in
tackling a lion. l remember Colonel
H., who had lived in Africa for nine
years and during that time had never
seen lion, and the first lion he saw
he wounded and got badly mauled,
saying to me: Here, man; you have
been here only sixteen months and
have killed five lions. Chuck 1t, man,
while you are in luck. They are bound
to get you if you go on hunting them"
Forest and Stream.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
Westminster Abbey's Poets, Corner.

Turning from King Henry's chapel,
with it's wealth of fancy's ''fairy frost
work." to the poets corner in West
minister abbey, we are attracted by a
spell mightier than that Of carven
stones in the presence Of those serene
creators of immortal things" who have
enriched our literature with gifts be-
yond all price This glorious company
of paupers." as they have been termed,
says a writer in Great Thoughts, have
won fame in the glow Of which that
Of statesmen and warriors wanes and
perishes, touched to death by diviner
eyes" Drawn together, as 1t were, by
the spell Of Chaucer, "Our first war
bier" what Spenser calls "black OBJ
livion's rust has failed to tarnish their
golden record. We move entranced
amid the memorials Of Drayton, Ben
Jonson. Spenser, Shakespeare, Beau
mont, Milton, Gray, Addison and many
more, including the impassioned peas
ant singer. Robert Burns, and the great
Victorians, Robert Browning and AL
fred Tennyson.-London Standard.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
WHY She Shut Down.

"a charming gentleman about four
years old used to pass my house every
day on his way to kindergarten" said
a lady, "and in course Of time l made
his acquaintance and gave penny to
him each morning when we parted.
Eventually his mother requested me
not to give any more money to him.
The next morning I did not present
the usual penny. He did not seem to
notice the omission. The succeeding
day when the penny was not given to
him he said nothing. But on the morn
ing of the third day when the penny
was not forthcoming he sided up to
ter? Amt your husband working?'"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
Tibetan Test of Character.

The Tibetans have some strange
tests for ascertaining the character Of
a man. said Sven Hedin. One is by
means Of hole in block Of granite.
through which the individual has to
crawl II he is an honest man he will.
according to the theory Of the Tibet
ans, creep through, but if scoundrel
he will stop in the middle
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
He Took the Chance.

"No," she said, and there was that
in her voice which told him she would
solve-"no. l have vowed to marry
none save one brave and strong enough
to swear that should he ever be elect
ed president he will give the vote to
woman"
De Lancy. such was his loves abound
ing depth, hesitated not at all.
81 swear it, he cried and fell upon
his knees before her.-Exchange
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
SOLONS' WORK
AT MADISON
Liquor Legislation at the
State Capital.
LEROY HITS THE GROWLER

His Sill Prohibits the Sale of Liquor
to Minors Even If They Have the
Written Authority of Their Parents
or Guardians-Daub Sunday Closing
Bill Killed by the AssembIy-other
State Items of General Interest.
Madison. Wis. April 39.-The senate
committee on state affairs decided te
recommed for indefinite poStponement
the Stout bill. 4e7c; authorizing NUM-
cipal corporations To- dispose of all liq-
uOr licenses to one private cOpOra-
ton. This bill provides for the adop-
ton Of the so-called Gothenburg sys-
tenn.
The committee also decided to report
for slaughter the Gaylord joint resolu-
ton. los. creating a special committee
to investigate and report to the next
legislature on public ownership, con-
troll. and regulation of the liquor
traffic
The committee will report a substi-
tute for the Barker bill, 43S, providing
a severe penalty for minors who fire.
quent saloons.
The Hamper bill 129A. relating to
petitions for local option elections. and
the Whittet bill. STA. providing for
the publication of the names of all ap-
plicants for saloon licenses and de-
scription of their saloons. will be re-
commended for concurrence.
The assembly killed the Hull bill
which prohibits the granting of Ii
censes and the location OF saloons
within one mile of any town. city or
village that has voted dry.
Madison. Wis. May 1.-The assem-
bly, struck a blow at the practice of
rushing the GROWER"
The Leroy bill prohibiting the sale
of liquor to minors even if they have
the written authority of parents or
guardians was engrossed after it had
been recommended for indefinite post
ponement by the state affairs commit
tee.
The companion bill, prohibiting the
sale of liquor to minors in any man.
ner whatever was also engrossed.
The Daub bill requiring the closing
of saloons from IL o'clock Saturday
night to o'clock the following Mon
day morning was killed. Assembly.
man Daub said this would be an act
of humanity as it would give the sa.
loon keeper an opportunity for one
day of rest His colleagues. however.
were Of the opinion that the present
law on the subject ought to be en-
forced and the bill was Indefinitely
postponed.
Madison. Wis, May 4.-The Berner
undermine franchise bill was killed
in the assembly.
The bill had for it's object the amend
ment of every franchise to any public
utility prior to July 9, 1907, so as to
constitute such franchise "indetermin-
ate permit within the meaning of the
1907 public utility law"
The senate bill which will give the
utilities until 1911 to surrender their
franchises and take out an indeter-
inmate permit will probably be adopted
in it's stead
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
EDUCATOR HANGED IN EFFlGy
Students Resent Action of Vice Presi-
dent of Lawrence College.

Appleton. Wis, May 4.-Charles w.
Treat, vice president of Lawrence col
lege and instructor in physics, was
hanged in effigy in the city's
main thoroughfare in front of the cam
9us The effigy was labeled Abdul
Hamid Treat
Professor Treat had expelled four
popular fraternity men from the col
lege while President Plantz was out
of the city Many students threaten
to leave college unless Vice President
Treat is removed
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
Found Dead in Shop.

Beloit, Wis. May 4.-Ernst Munger,
an expert automobile machinist. was
gone to repair an automobile. Mr..
Munger was afflicted with locomotor
ataxia, and 1t is thought his death was
due to this.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
The Best Advice.

IL you are about to do something
which may cause trouble, ask the ad-
vice of man who has tried it. His
advice will be stronger than that of
moralist, and it will be backed by ex-
perience.-Atchison Globe.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
War PLAY of the Euture.

what properties Will we need for
the battle scene%'
'None whatever. The stage will be
bare. The men are supposed to be
wearing invisible uniforms and firing
smokeless powder from noiseless
guns kansas City Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
The Whole Story.

81 hear you are giving up your
charge" said one aged and infirm min
lister to another the other day. How
are your people taking it"
ooh, well," was the answer, I'm re-
signing and they're resigned.
pool Mercury.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
Practical.

Elderly Gentleman quitting his head
in at the door)-Mrs. Wilkins, will you
be my wife? / have $4,000 and a good
home. I'll give you three minutes to
make up your mind.
Mrs. Wilkins (promptly)-I've $4,000
and better house than yours, and I'll
give you three minutes to get out Of
this.-London Tit-Bits.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
BRIGHT and Hot.

Smith got off a bright thing the
other day.
"What was it?"
ga lighted cigar some one had care
lesSly dropped into the chair he sat
on."-London Fun.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07

Keep an eye on your enemies, but
keep microscope to one eye and
telescope to the other when watching
your ''friends"- p. Shevlin.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-05-07
Disqusted.

Loafer the First thought this we're
unemployed fund was for charity.
Loafer the Second-So it is, amt it:
Loafer the First-It amt. 1t means
work.-London Sketch.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
GRAND VIEW
WATER ASSURED
Project for irrigation of North Side
Financed and Work viii Be
Started Soon

Dan. Shelter has written parties
in the city that the Grain Falls pro-
ject has been entirely financed and
the work on the system will be
started as soon as necessary arrange
ments can be completed. This means
the North Side Grand View coun-
try, one of the few favored and
strictly first class fruit sections in the
north west will be developed.
Engineers have been over the pro-
posed system and surveys made with
in the past few months. All pre-
liminary arrangements have been
made as far as possible and as soon
as contracts are let for construc-
tion. work will be started. 1t is part
of the contract that water will be
ready for irrigation for the season of
1910. Land owners under the pro-
ject are making arrangements for the
water and many orchards will be set
out this fall and winter. Land has
been cleared and plowed in many in
stances and rapid development is
expected
The famous Chattin & Helm ranch
will be partially irriagted by this sys-
tenn and also additional lands owned
by this company. This ranch has
been under cultivation for a number
of years and is known as one of tn,
successful ranches on the river.
very fine orchard is producing higl
grade fruit every year and frost il
unknown. AS fruit section this
valley will be equal to any on the fam
GUS Snake River.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
Garnet Uniniured by Frost

Last Sunday night the thermometer
registered the lowest for the month
of April on record in this section of
the state, it going down to IS de-
grees. In many sections the injury
to fruit blossoms was considerable.
but at Garnet, the trees on the famous
Carl Davis ranch were untouched
Mr.. Davis and Geo. p. Hall drove
down Monday and returned ladened
with blossoms from trees bearing the
more tender fruits. The blossoms
were in a healthy condition and
showed little or no injury from the
frost
Mr.. Hall reports that the trees are
loaded with blossoms and there is
every indication this will be banner
year in the history of the orchard.
The orchard has always produced
profitably and has not failed in a
single instance since it was estab-
lished, nearly twenty years ago, but
this year, under the very favorable
conditions of the past few months,
there is no doubt but the crop will be
large and of an unusual fine variety.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Notice of Proof of Application of
Water to Beneficial Use.
Notice is hereby give that on the
18th day of May, 1909, at Boise,
county of Ada, state of Idaho, proof
will be submitted of the application
to beneficial use of 90 cubic feet per
second of the waters of Smith creek
in accordance with the terms and con-
ditions of Permit No. 1874, heretofore
issued by the state engineer of the
state of Idaho.
/. The names and postoffice address
Of the persons holding said permit
are Elma w. Cole and Calvin Wylie.
Trinity, Idaho.
The use to which said water
has been applied is irrigation and
domestic use.
3. The amount applied to benefi-
cial use is 90 cubic feet per second.
4. The place where said water is
used is E2 Sec 81. So NW4 SW4 NE4
and NW4 SEA Sec 26. T NJ, R 7
E, B M.
5. The name of the canal or ditch
or other works by which said water
is conducted to such place of use is
Cole and Wylie ditch.
6. The right to take the water
from such works is based upon Per-
nit No. 1874.
Z. The source of supply from
which such water is diverted is Smith
creek.
8. The date of the priority which
said user is prepared to establish is
May 10, 1905.
JAS. STEPHENSON. Jr.,
State Engineer.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
REELECTED BY
LARGE MAJORITY
Mrs. Cowen Receives Overwhelming
Vote for. the Office of
School Trustee

The annual school election was
held at the school building last Sat
urday and Mrs. Cowen reelected by
an overwhelming majority The
vote expresses the confidence of the
community in one who is in every
way well qualified to serve the people
and places the stamp of approval so
strongly on the work of Mrs. Cowen
that she should feel, very keenly the
confidence and appreciation expressed
by the vote in way that would be
nothing but pleasing to her. Her
work has always been Conscientious
and consistent and the results OBJ
tanned. being distinctly advantageous
to the schools, are very gratifying.
She is practical woman and under
stands school work and the schools
are indeed fortunate in having Mrs.
Cowen so deeply interested in their
success.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
THE BELL BOY
AT THE GARRETT
Excellent Company In Late Musical
Comedy 10 Appear on
April 25th

"a Bell Boy in which Johnny
Calvin the clever comedian. who is
like Geo. M. Cohan was five years
ago. is the chief fun maker, is billed
for the attraction at the Garrett
Opera House, Wednesday night, April
28.
1t is described as being good deal
the best and brightest thing in the
way of musical comedy that has been
produced in many years abounding in
funny songs, amusing Incidents,
beautiful scenes and catchy music.
Ella Calvin the dainty little SOU
brette, whose singing and dancing is
a never failing source of delight, is
the star of the attraction, which by
the way, boasts of genuine beauty
chorus that sings and dances as we'll
as looks pretty
The production is Metropolitan in
cry, car load of it, is the work of
the best artists in New York and the
costumes are novel in design, gor-
geous in color and most costly in ma
terial while the mechanical and
electrical effects are more sensation
al than any ever seen outside of New
York
The grand finale of the first act is
a big spectacular, patriotic ensemble
number employing the entire strength
of the company. with a brilliant SER
les of electrical effects that are fairly
dazzling in their sensationalism. 1t
is appropriately called "The Spirit of
TO-"
Another great electrical effect
that has made the company so success
ful throughout the east. is the Red
Mill" effect introducing Ella Calvin,
leading Dutch number with prac-
tical 1S foot red mill gorgeously IL
Illuminated with revolving fans.
Special prices 75c, 50c, 35c.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
Resolutions

Inasmuch as our Heavenly Father
in His great love and wisdom, has
called our dear sister, Mrs. Esther
Ross, from among us to higher life,
BE 1T RESOLVED, That words
but feebly express the loss we feel in
the removal of our co-worker. Though
her soiourn with us had been brief,
her zeal and Willingness to do her part
and her happy and genial way won
all who knew her as friends
RESOLVED, That her name be
retained on our roll to be called with
the rest and that the silent response
he the memory of her noble life and
work among us.
"The good begun by thee shall on
ward flow
In many branching stream and wild
er grow;
The seed that in these few and
fieeting hours
Thy hands unsparing and unwearied,
sowed
Shall deck thy grave with amaran-
thine flowers
And yield tree fruits divine IN
heavens immortal bowers -
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
Auto Race Through Idaho
8
State Engineer.

The Thomas pathfinder car, select
ing roads for the famous coast to
coast automobile race, will pass
through Mountain Home the first part
of next week. 1t is expected to reach
Boise about Tuesday or Wednesday
of next week. This is the famous
car that won the New York to Paris
race last year in competition against
the world. The car will be driven
by Miller, the man who took the car
the greater part of the famous race.
The New York to Seattle race will
pass through Mountain Home, and
starts from New York city on June
1st. the opening date of the Seattle
far 1t is expected the car will be
accompanied across the state by en-
thusiastic motorists from Boise who
will go to Pocatello to meet it. Con-
siderable interest is taken in the race
along the line and automobile clubs
in the different cities are planning
elaborate receptions to the distin-
guished party in the pathfinder car.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
REV. MASON
WILL REMAIN
Members of Congregational Church
Urge Pastor 10 Remain For
Another Year

On Monday evening, April 10 a
large meeting was held by members
of the Congregational church to take
tion.
This topic elected many fervent
expressions of the warm affection
felt toward him for his long con-
tinued and loving helpfulness to his
people. and the deep regret at his
intended departure.
1t was hoped that by providing for
much needed rest for Rev. and
Mrs. Mason and relieving Mrs. Mason
of some of the many duties with
which she has been overburdened to
the serious detriment of her health,
the cause of the pastors resignation
might be removed.
Many suggestions in this direction
were quickly made. Several mem
bers assumed specific duties where
needed. 1t was unanimously voted
to give Rev. and Mrs. Mason two
months of vacation, the church as
usming the responsibility of the SER
vices during their absence
The church, by rising vote, ex-
pressed itse f unanimously in favor
of the motion asking Rev. Mason to
withdraw his resignation and assuring
him and Mrs. Mason of more ardent
support and cooperation in all the
departments of church work in the fu-
ture.
Upon the presentation of the
church's attitude in this matter by a
committee of three, Rev. Mason con-
sented to remain-a decision received
with hearty applause. The assembly
arose in vote of thanks and with a
deep appreciation of its import sang
the Doxology, praise God From
Whom All Blessings Flow,
CLERK,
of Congregational church.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22

i RESOLVED, That we extend this
expression of our sincerest sympathy
to the sorrowing family in their affiic-
tion-
RESOLVED. That copy of these
resolutions be sent to the Mountain
Home Maverick for publication, that a
copy be sent to the bereaved family
through their local paper and that a
copy be spread upon the minutes of
our Union.
AMY S. WHITE,
ELSIE B. OGDEN,
LEONA G. KENNEDY,
Committee.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22

funds in payment of same as follows,
to-wit:
SALARY
Milan Miller, CO com $125. 90
H F Shelton co com 125. 90
J ] McGinniss CO com 1880
F c Smith, aud and rec 375.00
Louis Nicholson dep aud and
rec 25O.O
Alma l. Smith, dep aud and rec
jr $1,000
Ludell Smith, clerk aud Office $1,000
w Boyd, sheriff, 375.00
G w Howeth dep sheriff 250.00
E Perkins dep sheriff Glenns
Ferry 128. 40
Chas C Casey ass and collector 45o. 90
Ethel Bennett clerk in assess
office rs. 90
M Owen prosecuting atty 225.o
w H Manion probate judge 10000
Lille B Wertz, co supt pub in
struction 1850
F M Hobbs, treas l5o. 90
G Rhoades, co surveyor 1900
M Cowen co coroner 81. SO
c c Carr janitor 15o. 90
MISCELLANEOUS
Mrs J d Gray contract keeping
CO poor go. 90
A Purtill, exporting co as
SCISSORS accts $40. 90
w w Fountain, expense at
tending sheriff's assn meet
ing at Boise for F w Boyd,
sheriff 8.1o
Perkins, expense acct of
Deputy sheriff 1895
M Owen, expense acct of pros
ecuting atty 1895
F C Smith, purchasing agents
ex acct l4.20
schools 40. 90
Ellenor Mason. assisting in
school examinations 6400
Kitty S Cowen, assisting in
school examinations 6400
Lille B Wertz, express chgs on
school supplies 3.75
G w Elliott, Fuel and locks for
Atlanta Jail $40
Frank w Boyd, board of coun-
ty prisoners 79. so
Irwin Hodson Co, record books 27.97
Bushong & Co stationery sup
plies 10. 70
Bushong & Co stationery sup
plies 500
Bughong & Co stationery sup
plies IS. 95
Bushong & Co stationery,
claimed 46. 10. allowed 3S. 10
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-04-22
NOTICE

To all property owners within the
corporate limits of the village of
Mountain Home, Idaho
Notice is hereby given to said own
ers to clean out the irrigating bitches
and alleys connecting with or abut-
ting on their property
Said cleaning must be completed
on or before Saturday. May 9Th. 1909,
which said 9Th day of May will be a
general public cleaning day.
This order is made by virtue Of
and under the Sanitary Ordinance of
the village of Mountain Home,
Idaho.
BY order of the Board of Trustees
of the village of Mountain Home. 502