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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-19

riediy helped him
into his coat.
Go In a closed
carria ge." wa 8
Peabody's fin a ]
warnin g. BE
sure to tell her to
get hold Of his
two daughters on
some pretext at
once. She knows
them well. May
be we can inhu-
ence the old man
through his girls,
don't you see?"
And while Sen
ator Peabody and
Jake Steinert re-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-19
The Crime of Idleness.

Idleness means trouble for any
one Its the same with lazy liver.
1t causes constipation, headaches
jaundice, sallow complexion. pimple,
and blotches, loss of appetite, nausea,
but DR.. Kings New Life Pills soon
Danish liver troubles and build up
your health. 25c at B. b. Davis S.
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ne said. with humorous CLEAN in his
eye. 60 easy on me. Don't forget
I'm her father
Bud laughed through the flush that
rose in his checks.
mo. l won't forget that. But have
you decided what to tell Peabody and
Stevens as your plan of action If they
come in here at 12:30%'
IF they Gomez" exclaimed Langdon-
They'll come. Watch EN-"
Then he hesitated worriedly.
"Tll have to tncubate an idea be-
tween now and noon somehow. But
don't forget this. Bud-we're worried
about them. true enough. but they're
worried heap more about u.s."
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CUTFtu 10 a pre-
vious discussion concerning one j. d.
Teller, mayor Of Gulf City. Senator
Stevens started on the most memorable
drive of his career on this bright win
ter morning. to the house of the fasci-
mating Mrs. Spangler-who for the past
week had been considering his proposal
of marriage
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do not appear in
the land deals. The options were
signed and the deeds signed by our
agents. Don't you see? Whereas his
daughter and son and future son-in-law
actually took land in their own
names
How clumsy
"Yes. Such amateurism lowers the
dignity of the United States senate"
Peabody answered dryly.
But suppose Langdon does not
weaken" asked Stevens anxiously as
he picked up his hat and coat.
"Then we will go into action with
our guns loaded" was the reply.
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MRS. EVA THoMMEN, Proprietor
The 4JIm Crow. Law in Heaven.

The "JTm Crow Law in Heaven.
Uncle Wash, an aged colored man
who is given to seeing visions, was
recently regaling group of brethren
and sisters in the church with dream
of heaven that he had had the night
before. As he was graphically describ-
ing its gold-paved streets, its gates OF
pearl and the hosts of white-robed.
fair.haired angels playing upon jew
eled harps. an old woman interrupted
with the query;
See any niggahs dah?
Hun" he snorted. Indignantly,
docs you s'pose I went round to de
kitchen w-Philadelphia Ledger.
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Il must GO broke In Stevens. ms
Ing and Plancing at his watch. 1T
will soon be daylight"
IF you must have sleep, go. but you
must be here at 8 o'clock sharp in the
morning" said Peabody. "Steinert
Will sleep here with me. Wen all
have breakfast together here in my
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Kumor me Philosophy
By DUNCAN II. SMITH
TWO OF A KIND.

I wonder II that two by six
Urmitigated bore
Bill BUttin. whom, il seems to mo,
No human could adore
Opinions holds concerning me
Much as I put him down.
Regarding me another and
The biggest bore in town.
Perhaps l do not care a cent
No. really; cross my heart
And say / rather hope he does.
Twill keep US far apart.
But If thought he thought of me
As | OF him. forsooth.
1t wouldn't be so pleasant quite
To own up TO the truth
1 wouldn't like it II 1 thought
AS I went passing by
Folks shrugged their shoulders. looked
around
And winked the other eye.
Or softly whispered to themselves,
I'm glad he didn't stop.
Or feel that IL did mix In
The temperature would drop.
- well, we cannot make a hit
With every one we meet,
Not every person In the town
VIII worship a our feet,
And II we will pursue our way
Without display or show
We may not be so big bore
As some we chance to know.
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~, "Honeybirdn SteuenS
barriers. Stevens would fiutter about
and gather up the leavings.
Equally as percenary as 'the boss of
the senate" he lacked Peabody's iron
nerve. determination, resourcefulness
and daring. He needed many hours
of sleep. Peabody could work twenty
his meals regularly or else suffer from
indigestion. Peabody sometimes did
a days work on two boiled eggs and
a cup Of coffee.
The senior senator from Mississippi
had been the first to point out to Pea
body the possibilities for profit in the
gulf naval base project. but the morn
ing following the conference with
Steinert when he rejoined them for
breakfast at the Louis Napoleon he
was far from comfortable. He did
not mind fighting brain against brain.
even though unprincipled methods
were resorted TO, but indications were
that more violent agencies would be
called into play owing to the compiled
tons that had arisen.
Stevens ate heartily to strengthen
his courage. Steinert ate hugely to
stENeuhen his body. Peabody ate
So III anything at alto strengthen
his 6shin
Waving away the hotel waiter who
had brought the breakfast to his
apartment. Senator Peabody outlined
the probable campaign Of the day.
III our best efforts to weaken and
scare Off Langdon fail today" he said,
sit will naturally develop that we must
render 1t impossible In some way for
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cna Branch.

Does your friend know auythin3r
"Hc Is well up IN science"
'Profe-sor?"
"Pugilist."
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Eail CIo+

Zones inherited all Of his talents
from his mother"
eat that he, viii never be as good .
man as she IS.
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a marked resent
blance to tn
honey bird = so
much so that he
has well won the
birds appella-
ton for himself.
Abnormally keen
at locating pos
sibilities for eX-
tracing "honey'
from the govern
mental affairs in
Washington, he
invaria bly, led
Peabody, repre-
senting the hunt
er with the ak,
to the repository.
lie would then
rely on the Penn
sylvanian's supe-
rior force to
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Not Merchandise.

Comes in the room the fresh air crank
And opens up the sash
And. to your great ANNOYANCE, makes
A draft you cannot cash
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roo IN s and a
final con sulta :
ton"
you W GU I
pl n anythin g
really desperate
Peabody. W III
you? / think I'd
rather
Nonsense. Ste
yens, of course
not. Our game
will be to try
to weaken Lang
don, to prove to
him in the morn
ing that he alone
will suffer. be-
a.n-,A ,,,r nannao
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you've got what, senatorY ex-
claimed the secretary.
THAT idea. my boy. that ideal It's
incubated all tight. and Peabody and
Stevens can come just as soon as they
want to-"
(Cop f;n1aJ ,,a1yt xxyooI<l
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Sure.

Il would hate to be considered a
wise man
"WhyT'
Because all the fools would be
quoting me-
well. that is the kind of people that
quote you now. isn't it?'
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For Sale

A new double barrel Steven S
shotgun. Has only been used
few times. Inquire at Index office.
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Advice From In. cxnie.

81 hear you are going to get mar
ried"
Il would. but can't choose between
two girls. What would you doY'
We'll. IL you are bound TO throw
away your liberty. look them over
carefully and. between two evils.
choose the least"
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The difference between the ordinary
man and other people could usually be
amicably settled if the ordinary man
had the money.
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Continued next week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-08-19
A Gentleman
From Mississippi
BY THOMAS a. n1ISE
.Novsfzsd Play by Frederick r. Toombs
COPYRIGHT. THOMAS A. WISE
BY THOMAS A.
NoVsfizsd From the Play by Frederick Z

COPYRIGHT. 1909. BY THOMAS A. WISE
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13
pstssm DsIskIss water.

We have received the report of tho
 Putnam domestic filtered water, from
 the State Laboratory, which gives tho
 details of ingredients, which are uune-
 ccssary to present. The following, how
 ever, are the general conclussons which supply ali,the information needed; The results of the cx animation of the the filtered water, compared with the sample Of unfiltered water submitted at this date, August z, show . removal of color of 43.I per cent, turbtdity B2.6 per cent, bacteria 67.9 per cent, and or- ganic matter, as represented by oxygen consumed, 5o.5 per cent.
 TheIstaie chemist. Jas.A. Newbands, thus aillrms his belief ns regards the heaIthfulness of ou- filtered drinking
 water: "i believe the filtered water, at
 this time, Is n safe and satisfactory WA ter for drinking purposes. We are rather proud to be able to include, tn spcakingof the advantages our city hss to offer parties desiring to locate here, that our drinking water Is superior to | that found In most all large cities and all smaller places, due to our Altering system. We also believe that the otii-
 cers of tho Water Company are dcsis-
 ous to have our drinking water as per- feclly pure as It can be made. IL ls . great blessing to . community to have pure drinking water, Of which fact the State chemist afiifms Putnam h now | 1he possessos.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13
NO 33

Mir. Bancroft was born at Ware house Point, and when young man re- moved to Woodstock and conducted . grocery store there. He lived In that place for about so years, becoming active in politics In the town. lie was a justice of the peace and selectman for number ot years. While there ha Was sent as the towns representative to the state Legislatere and served tn that office one term. He lived in Rock vile for two years and tn ls92 was made candidate for leutensnt,govcrn or on the prohibition ticket. Hc re- ceived twice as many votes as the pro hibitten candidate for governor. He was superintendent of the Ellington creamery al Ellington. Ct.. for . few years and came to this city about t6 years ago from that place. He had va- rious occupations In Springfield, but of late years WAS the senior partner of Bancroft X Harder.
 Besides . widow he leaves . son, Burdette NJ, daughter, Mrs. B. W. smith, and brother, sailton Ban- croft, all of Springfield, also two sis- lers, Nell Bancroft of Warehouse Point and Mrs. John Thompson of El- lington, ct. The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at ! o'clock. Rev. c. NJ. Seamans of tho Advent Christian church officiating. The burial was In Oak Grove cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13
State Convention of (. T. 4. U. of Conn
AT PUTNAM, SEPTEMBER 5, 6, |.

The first week in September promises to be one of the most lively for public functions witnessed in this city for a great many years. On September l and 3 will he the Fair of the Putnam Park and Fair Corporation, when We expect 10 see the largest crowd of peo. pie ever gathered on the Fair grounds. On September 5, 6, and :, will be the Convention of the St. Aloysius T. \. S B. Society, which meets in this city, st which from 300 to 4oo delegates are ex- pected from all parts of the State most of whom will be strangers to this part of the State.
 The delegates will be the guests of the local branch of the Society for three OF four days--entailing large expense on . smalI society, they assumed it with faith that their appeal for assist. ance to meet their obligation would be generously answered. 1t has been: and although the full sum needed has not yet been pledged, offers of help are be- ing continually made. Joseph Y. Ea- gan, School street this city, is treasurer.
 Arrangements Are completed to as- sign each guest, as he arrives, to the quarters, engaged for him. Preceding the formal opening of the Convention, there will be Rally held on Sunday evening in the Bradley Theatre. Rev. NJ. A. Sullivan. of Hartford, brilliant young Priest, who would have been made Bishop, on the death of Bishop Tierney, had he not lacked two years of being old enough to be clothed with that high ofiice--wiil be the principal sneaker, and will edify as we'll as de- light his hearers. Besides the speak ing there will be other exercises of a gratifying character to enliven the gathering. The meeting Is open and free to the public.
 On Monday, Sept. 6, the Convention will be formally opened for the regular business of the day will close on Tues- day afternoon with Banquet at Ham, mond Hall formerly Armory Hall.l
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13
Putnam Baby Show.

The second annual baby show under the management of klebart X stein berg will ha held Friday afternoon, August 27, at the BrAdley theatre, Putnam. Last year over A0O bables were entered aad there is reason to bc- lieve that tho entries this year will ex- ceed that number.
 Out of town judges will make tho awards. Sixteen prizes will he awarded according to sac following Justification:
 Glass A--l3ables up to one year old. Two prises, one for the prettiest, one for the best behaved.
 Glass H--Bablcn from ono to two years of are. Two prizes, ono for tho prettiest, one for the best behaved.
 Glass c--l5ablos from two to three years old. Two prlses, one tor tho prettiest, one for the best behaved.
 claxs D--fwins. Two prizes.
 Glass E--Two prizes for smallest
 Clasa 1.-Two prizes for fastsst babies under one year of age.
 Glass G-Two prizes for fatteet babies between one and two years ol4-
 Glass H--Colored babies, ono pslno for the best behaved.
 Glass Lone prize for the youngest baby.
 An extra prize will be gtven tho baby coming the greatest distance.
 Entry Blanks may b. secured aI Box Otiicc or by mall and must be filed with the management by Thur day, August 28. Girls mast wear Pink Ribbons; Boys Blue. Admission in- moving pictures and baby show i0c. The prizes will soon he on In Putnam store.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13
lntefest,ns LccAls

Get your stationery supplies as F. c. Wright's.
 Special ladies' cests made to sofder from tb up by tho Eagle Tailoring Co-
 "Meet me at Dreamiand.r Tho Progress Confectionery Store h tho place to get . delicious piSte Of ice cream or fine glass Of soda, all flasors.
 The 1t Of your gown depends wholly upon the fit of your corset. Wetmake q specially of corset fitting. Hatr goods Of every description and variety. 4 complete line of the best toilet prep araiions. Psfisian Hnlr < ConctSh0p putnam. Telephone li9.
 Tie Victor talking machine compn- ny, for which Geo. k. Shaw ss agent in this locality, Is making . great stride in their manufacture. With the vietrola at SIPS and 500, the very highest class of music k produced tu endless variety.
 5tepin and look at one of tho fineVl I pianos that ever came into Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13

prosper, they must elend hand to those at least who have been organized for that purpose, aud they will soon see the beneficial results. il they do so heartily
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13

-The regular monthly meeting Of the womaa'e Board Of the Day Kim ball Hospital ~iil be heid Wednesday afternoon. August IS. al 5 o'clock. in Odd Fellows Hall. Executive meet ing at 20 P. m. Secsy.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13

Mrs. b. H. Billings and Miss A. N. Enyard spent sunday on Hamp- ton hill.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-13

--Miss LiIilsn wHrsen and ant kovu returned from the sh0Fs. x --Mr. Jsapss 8. Ta1esn. 1rss hnxe sstnfne1 1lem
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-22

At THE CAPITAL
Of THE NATION
Taft Declines Invitation to
Visit Norfolk - Daugh-
tiers of American Revolu-
ton Held Session and
Both Sides Claim Victory.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, April 21.-Important
happenings at the national capital to-
day were as follows:
Taft declined an invitation to visit
Norfolk the latter part of May
Sarah E. Thompson. a SPY in the
civil war. who discovered the where
abOutS of Confederate General john T.
Morgan, was severely injured by a
street car. She was a uniOnist despite
being native of Tennessee. She is
now in the pOStOffice department.
On the eve of election OF the DaUgh-
ters of the American Revolution both
sides of Scott and Story are claim
ing a victory. A dramatic feature of
to-day was the frank statement by
Miss Janet Richards, the official read
er, that she alone was responsible for
the blunder of last night, which caused
President General Mclean to refuse
to recognize Mrs, Story to submit a
report.
Many daughters we're shocked when
men with air rifles killed sparrowS
to-day which infested the ceiling OF
THE building where the convention
WAS held There we're prediction or
dire happenings at the election be
cause of the slaughter of the birds.
John Hugh Vernon Washington and
sister of Macon, Ga, were presented
as children of the first real laugh
ter and they gave a thousand dol
lars toward the Continental hall.
Taft promised TO investigate com
plant that Western railroads are dis
eliminating against Salt Lake City.
Independent oil producers met and
outlined plan for the fight against
free petroleum.
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ON ACCOUNT OF NOISE IT MAKES
AUTHORITIES WOULD NOT AL
LOW ITO MOVE UNTIL AFTER
MIDNIGHT

The seven-to self-pFopelled steam
road roller owned by the county
passed through the city about )
o'clock this morning en- route TO
Bayou Chico, where it Will be used
in rolling the approaches to the new
bridge at that place
On account OF the noise made by
the machine while in motion, the au-
thoTfties would not allow it TO pass
through the city until after midnight.
They thought IT would cause many
runaways on account of the number
of vehicles on the street up to that
hCUs
Never mind said County Com
missioner Brown, who was in charge
of the work of bringing the machine
from the city limits. me and my
Irish automobile viii arrive at the
bayou on schedule time. II hasn't got
any whistle or horn on it, but 1t is
an automobile, all right"
Chauffeur Nichols piloted the big
machine to the bayou.
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eating commission. He fiercely as
sailed Jennings with bitter sarcasm
for receiving $4,000 in two years
from the fund in one way and an
other. He said the action of the
trustees in allowing it was inexcus-
able.
He paid a big tribute to Broward
and his drainage plans and work and
the trustees working with him.
He showed the bad fault of nearly
all administrations had been high at
torney fees.
The rest of the session was taken
up with eIecting five clerks.
CONVEYING OF SENATE.
Twenty-six members were present
at 10 o'clock when the senate was
called to order.
Bills were introduced as follows:
Senate bill No. 191, Hudson, regu-
lating vehicles on Dade county roads.
No. 1872. West, prohibiting purchase
of short staple cotton I'm fall months.
No. 1913. Girardeau, 1egaliztng town
OF Monticello.
Nc. 1914, Massey, validating incor-
poration of Lake Maitland.
Joint resolution No. 1875. Massey,
constitution amendment relating to
Judicial Sdldr1SS.
No. 1876. Miller, relating to wood
fires.
No. 1917, HUMPHREYS, for mainten-
ance of public bitches and drains.
No. 19S, Cook. joint resolution rela-
tive to census and appointment Mo-
ton to waive rules and place on sec
ond reading carried.
BILLS ON SECOND READING.
Senate No. 125. McMullen, relating
to grant of rights of way. To third
reading.
No 1874. McMullen, creating State
Board of Dental Examiners and regU-
lating dentistry. To third reading.
Nc 81. Adkins, relative to liquor
selling in dry counties. To third
reading.
No. 121, Henderson, regarding sale
of cottonseed meal and fixing stand
ard. Laid over.
No. 1874, McCreary, prohibiting use
Of log or lever carts on public roads
with certain exceptions. Reported
unfavorably. To third reading.
Upon resolution by Harris the
chair appointed Senators Harris,
Beard and HUMPHREYS a committee
to notify tho house that the senate
would meet with the house in joint
assembly at IL o'clock to confirm the
election of a U. S. senator.
No. 155. Massey, affirming city OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-22
TARIFF BILL IS
READ IN SENATE
BY PARAGRAPHS
Interesting Discussion Over
Cottonseed Oil, in Which
AIdrCh Taunts the Demo
Crats-A Graduated In
come Tax Proposed.

Washington, April 2I.-The senate
today had the tariff bill read by para
graphs, no senator being ready to dis
cuss it. as a whole. Frequent discus
sions took place and only eighteen
pages were read.
Cotton seed oil was interestingly
discussed. AIdrich tainted the Dem
ocTats, declaring the cotton and steel
Industries of the south had appealed
to him for protection
Bacon of Georgia said if a twenty
five per cent ad valoTem on cotton
oil did not produce a sufficient in
come oil should be free.
TiIIman. of South Carolina, dis
agreed with this statement.
ANY pretense," said Tillman, that
there is protection on cotton seed oil
is a bumbug. The oil producers do
not want any protection at all
Senator Cummings introduced an
amendment to the tariff bill provid-
ing to graduate the income tax. II
exemptS incomes below five thousand
dollars and authorizes a deduction of
that amount from every dutiable in
come. and tax OF two per cent to
ten thousand incomes or under two
and a half for twenty thousand,
three for forty thousand, three and
a half for sixty thousand, four for
eighty thousand. five for hundred
thousand and six upon all exceeding
one hundred thousand. Cummings
said the total revenue thus raised
would be about forty millions. He
said if Carnegie was living abroad
and had an income of five hundred
thousand from American corporations,
then the corporations would pay Car
upRi0's tax