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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
Trapping Muskrats.

Numbers OF mechanical traps to
catch nluskrats have been inverted
and tried. hut none gives more satis-
faction than the Old floating barrel
trap that his been in use for many
years. Both ends are left closed. and a
hole about eight by twelve inches
square is sawed in the side. A strong
cleat is nailed across each end. the
cleats projectin- six or eight inches
beyond the barrel. and upon the cieats
are n;iiad two be- IDS. one ON each side
of the i,trrel and :. teral inches longer.
Water paen is placed in the barrel so
that it will tluif with the board plat
forms alseut ON level with the sur
face of the pond or stream. About
one-third of the barrel remains above
water. Apples. carrots and other deli
cacies that the muskrat likes are
placed in the barrel. In their attempts
to get the bait the animals faa into the
barrel and are unable to get out.-Ex-
change.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
ARSENIC POISONING.
mo torture That Ensues Befor.
Death Brinos RsI.f

When single dose of arsenic IN s,f
neieh. quantity to be felt has been
'ahen coilcky pains. bowel disorder
and perhaps nausea result In tho
course OF an hour after a poisonous
dose has been taken an intense bur,
ing pain is felt in the esophagus and
stomacn. This spreads to the entire
anterior portion of the lower part Of
the trunk. A sense of construction NJ
the throat and an acrid, metallic taste
accompany the pain. Then vomiting
ana relaxation of the bowels begin.
AS the case progresses the symptoms
increase In intensity. Then comes n
thirst that water will not allay. al.
though it apparently increases the
stomach disturbance. The victim
groans and writhes.
Now he implores the doctor to save
MIN. Then he begs to be killed and put
out OF pain. The extremities become
ICY. The pulse Is small. feeble and fire.
quent. and the breathing Is labored.
embarrassed and painful because of
abdominal tenderness The surface of
the body becomes dark and Of that
blush color that medical men call cy-
anosed. Violent cramps add their tor
ture. exhaustion becomes collapse, con-
vulsions or coma ensues. and death
ends the agony. The torture lasts
sometimes from Eve to twenty hours.
In some cases these symptoms occur,
but In modified form. and the doctor
Will apparently get the better Of the
disease. The remission will be but for
day or two. Then the abdomen will
swell. and Icy GOODNESS will pervade
the frame. Shivering will become pro.
nounced trembling. then cramps, con-
vulsions and death.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
Firearms In Russia.

As an illustration of how closely ev-
erything is watched In Russia. take
it's system or registering firearms.
When a weapon of any kind is pur-
chased permit must be secured from
the local authorities. The name of the
man who makes the purchase. with
the number of the weapon. Is recorded.
II the purchaser ever wants to dispose
Of the weapon he must notify the au-
thorities and cause the transfer to be
recorded on the books OF the firm
which sold it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
Proving His Authority.

There was an Irish foreman of a
gang of laborers who went to any
lengths to show his men that he was
the real boss. One morning this fore
man found that his gang had put a
handcar on the track without his or
derS.
WHO put that han'car-r-r on the
thrack?" be asked.
I'VE did. sor." one OF the men an
swered respectfully.
WELL" he said shortly, take it OF
ag'inw
The laborers did so with some diff
Guilty.
Now" said the foreman. put 1t on
ag'in!"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
An Anachconism.

When some celebrated pictures of
Adam and Eve were seen on exhibit
ton Mr.. McNab was taken to see
them. ST think no great things OF the
painter" said the gardener. why.
man. tempting Adam VT pippin of
q variety that wasna known until
about twenty years ago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
Aar Answar.

In intoxicating the idea OF truthful
ness a teacher asked the question.
what is the best thing In the world
to do and sometimes the HARDEST"
A little girl raised her hand timidly.
ssWell. nv child?" ITO get marriedw
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
Great Scheme.

what do you do" asked the one
who had been married only rev
months, when your husband comes
home late at night?
81 pretend not to notice that It's late.
aud pretty soon he asks me II l
wouldn't like to go to the theater or
somewhere tomorrow afternoon"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
STARTLING ENCOURAGEMENT.

was Amelia's father encouraging
when you went to him to ask him Tor
her handg
mot very. He asked me to put the
proposal In writing. SO couldn't back
out. as all the others did"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
A;ndarjno the ProeAea

Doctor-Well John. how are you to-
day?
John-verry bad: very bad l wish
Providence 'ud ave mussy on me an
take me.
Wife-'Ow can you expec' 1t to II
you won't take the doctors physic!-
London Mail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
Tn Fond of Than.

sIs he fond of outdoor sports?"
'Yes. His wife complains that he
even invites them home to dinner
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17
Musical Note.

First Young Thing during the so
natal Just love Brahms. don't you?
Second Young Thing-What are
Brahms?-Musical Courier.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-11-17

Necessity. my friend. is the mother
OF courage, az of invention.-Si Wal
ter Scott.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
LOOKS BAD FOR BARLEY
PLANTED IN MARCH
sons Drouth Severe ON Box
elder Dry Farming.

Five hundred acres of spring planted
barley In the neighbour God OF Portage,
Boxelder county. viii likely prove a
failure and be plowed up this season on
account of the unusual drouth, but the
fail planted grains. between 1000 and
5000 acres, show every indication OF a
good yield, according to William II.
Gibbs, first counselor of the stake pres
idency, who Is in Salt Lake on business
The barley planted in March received
80 little moisture 81 is too stunted for
harvest but that planted later about
the middle OF April, still has chance
to mature II there should happen to be
a little rain during the next few weeks
The several thousand acres OF wheat
now appear in condition to give yield
of 10 TO i2 bushels TO the acre. Last
year was an unusual season, and the
average wheat yield on our dry farms
ran high. and barley showed 20 to 80
bushels TO the acre. The wheat price
received by the farmers last year ran
from SO cents n bushel to si.oI. this
year IL Is but rs cents. Barley ran from
rs cents to 81. Our system found to
To be the most successful in dry farm
ing in Maiad valley. is Is follows: FIRST
plant wheat in the fall, next year
spring plant the same land to barley,
and the third year give II a rest, be-
ginning the fourth year with wheat
again.
THE late frosts up our way destroyed
tho cherry, apricot. and plum crops. but
there will be q fair apple crop from
present indications. Generally speak
.nx, the prospects for our part OF the
state are quite satisfactory and the
people are quite content.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
Sentenced 10 Twelve Years in
State Prison for Robbing
CIift House Gambler.
BAD ASSOCIATIONS HIS RUIN
Until September Last Bore Unblcm-
ishcd Character-f'athcr In Court
--Accomplicc StlIl at Large.

After waving preliminary hearing
before Justice Of the Peace T.. NJ Bish-
op this morning, william Bringhurst
at o'clock this afternoon was ar
ralgned before Judge T. ID. Lewis In
the district court on the charge OF rob
berry committed at the Gift house
gambling rooms on the gath OF May.
He pleaded guilty, waving all rights
OF trial. and was sentenced by Judge
Lewis to ~ years imprisonment in the
state penitentiary
After entering his plea of guilty, there
was some questioning and statements
on the part OF the court and prosccu-
ton, in which II was brought out that
the defendant up to last September had
lived an exemplary life and had borne
an untarnlshed reputation. At tina.
time he became associated with bad
characters In Salt Lake city, and be
gan frequenting with them saloons and
other unsavory resorts. He Is 23 years
children living at Mill Creek In this
county. His father was with him in
the sheriff's Office. and later In the
court when sentence was pronounced.
The term OF imprisonment VIII be en-
tered upon at once
Bringhurst was Jointly charged with
Willard Thompson in the robbery, the
complaint setting forth that on the
morning OF the gath OF May they en-
tered the gambling rooms In the Gift
House. at the corner OF Main and
Third South streets and robbed one G.
l.. Drumm of diamonds valued at s275
and of cash amounting to $3.50.
Thompson is still at large.
While the complaint made no spect-
fic mention OF the Layton bank hold
up or of other incidents with which
1t had been believed these same de-
PENDANTS We're connected, allusion was
made by the prosecuting attorney to
possible other offenses.' dating
subsequent to Bringhurst's lapse from
rectltude which began with his evil
associations in September OF last year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF
"JACKP0T" FUND DISPOSAL

Springfield, ILL.,, June 6,-Two versions
of what became OF the money coutribu-
ted to defeat the fishing license bin arc
attributed TO f. J. Traut, the Boards
town fish man who is under summons
to tell his story to the grand jury this
afternoon.
According to states Atty Burke.
1rraut has declared he kept the money.
Traut today told other persons he spent
the money on legitimate ways in con-
nection with the lobby against the bill
ON the version he swears to before
the grand jury the future course OF the
inquiry into the alleged contributions 10
the Jackpot" In a measure depends
Mr. Burke was busy talking TO wit
nesses throughout the moruing. r.. %.
Lord, bookiseeper Tor Henry Lemm Of
PeiSin. is scheduled to be the first wit
ness before the grand jury and viii
be quized about the Lenm check for
$500 which went 10 John Dixon as col
leCtor.
Charles Gridley Of Virginia attorney
for the lobby against the bill viii also
be on the stand. as viii r. +. Schwoer
Of Boardstown These three are TO be
examined by the jury before MIR. Traut
is heard. =
Mr. Traut said today that he was
connected with the Federal Contract
ing company at Beardstown, a drede-
Sng corporation which he said had no
connection with any other company OF
a similar name.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
RAILROAD MEN
IN WASHINGTON
There to Confer With Prest.
Taft Regarding Injunction
Against Higher Rates.
NO CHANGE OF POLICY LIKELY
senator Dcpew Does Not sympathize
With Them; Should Have Sub
mittcd Matter to Commission.

Washington. June 6.-Presidcnt r.. II.
Ripley OF the Atchison, Topeka q
Santa Fee President F. A. Delano. OF
the Wabash President s. NJ. FELTON,,
OF the Chicago Great Western. ar
rived here TO confer with President
Taft regarding the federal Injunction
suit against the Western Traffic asso-
cations Increased freight rates.
The railroad presidents will meet Mr.
Taft at 8 o'clock this afternoon. Atty
GEN wickersham. probably will be
present.
A number OF senators and representa-
tivos In Congress saw the president to-
day. and II Is understood that most Of
them talked with him concerning the
ra llrOad situation. senator DepeW OF
New York said
II do not sympathize with the rail-
roads In this instance. They should
have submitted the proposed Increase
in rates to the interstate commerce
commission and sought a hearing be-
fore that body They then could have
presented their case to the public and
the chances are that the rates would
have been approved, in part anyway,
for there are good reasons why the
railroads should increase the rates. But
the companies went about this In the
wrong way, and at the wrong time. /
think the matter will be adjusted, how
ever and | hope the railroads will see
their way clear to go back and follow
the course | have suggested"
In administration circles today II
seemed TO be the opinion that the CON
ference this afternoon would not result
in any change In the administration
policy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
CONTEST OVER
RAILROAD BILL
Hurry Calls Sent to All Absent
Members to Come Pre-
pared for One.
MAY BE SENT TO CONFERENCE
strong Movement to Concur ia Scn-
ate Amendments but Nothing
Il Definite.

Washington, June 6.--Hurry calls
went out today from all absent men,
bers Of the house. Republicans aud
Democrats, to come back prepared for
a contest tomorrow over the question
whether the house shall concur In the
senate amendments to the adminlstra.
tion railroad bill or send the measure
20 conference.
Republican leaders were particularly
active and they proceeded to arrange
pairs for all members OF their party
who could not be reached.
No one was willing TO prophesy what
disposition would be made OF the bill.
The nearest 10 a definite statement that
could be obtained from an authorita-
tive source was that there was a strong
movement on foot to concur in the
senate bill.
Many members had not made up
their minds in regard TO the senate
amendments and this made 1t Difficult
TO make an accurate prediction whether
there would be an immediate and
sweeping agreement on the bill, or
whether the measure would drag along
in conference for a fortnight longer.
Chairman Mann of the interstate and
foreign commerce committee will in
slst on the bin going TO conference. 1t
is expected he will be backed by ma
torlty of the Republicans. The Demo
Gratis have not yet decided on their
course.
Senators and representatives who
talked with President Tart today con
corning the railroad bill which was
passed by the senate last Friday nigh.
reported to the capitol today. that all
things being equal. Mr.. Taft favored
a conference on the measure Mr.
Taft is so pleased at getting the rail-
road bill through the senate in such
satisfactory shape that the question OF
the conference and what may be done
In II IL not giving him great concern.
II was said today that the sugges-
tion that the house concur as whole
In the senate bill. was made as a Joke
at the conference Saturday between
Senators and representatives. The
matter was passed over lightly at the
time, but later II seemed to appeal 20
more and more Of the law makers I'M
ill now II is likely 10 be agreed upon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
REV. DR.. McAFEE ON WHY
COLLEGE MEN FAIL

Sew york. June s-"Why do e .rss
men faiig' vas answered mere Sav
~ baccaleaureate sermon az NeN
V,,it uniyersity by the Rev. DR. Clelanu
Il MeAfoe. a Brooklyn pastor, iorms,.s
81 Said mot socialism, not communism.
win prevent What We see every With
yonng men with every opportnn,'ss;, 10
t1snIiness VINO Will not be manly my
Eovory crowd. the brcadlines, me Assem- eur,
tiagos OF the down and out are no
s,ade nm on men who had no cnhnce'
~ men VINO were cramped In thelr OF
portunities You hnd mnns coiisse men
among them. ..oa
Last winter a visitor who mad passed
through the same experience hlnssll
found chat good percentage OF W.
mon who made up one bfesdhHe Netc
poilcec men. lie found ~ college men OF
No own acquaintance I'm ono small sec
'frn Another invesfiE ntor found 80 col
ierc bred mon IN the Bowery crowd ore
evening The slums produce much tals-
urr. but the avenues proonce theH
share"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
HE|KE MAKES GOOD
POINT FOR HIMSELF
Shows That Refinery Where A.
legged Cheating Occurred Made
Smaller Profits Than Others.
TILT WITH THE PROSECUTOR
Told IIcikc 10 Make Sign When lie
Wanted 10 Make Speech, and
lie Said He Would.

New York, June G.--Chsrles Il. Heike,
secretary OF the American Sugar REIN
ing company, before Judge Martin. In
the United states district court here
on trial for alleged conspiracy to cheat
the government by means OF false
Weighing of sugar imports. walked
briskly to the stand when recalled to-
day by his own counsel
Helke went on to explain letters writ
ten by him to various officers and en-
ployes Of the trusts The government
contended that these letters showed
Heike 10 have knowledge of the state
of affairs brought about by the opera
ton OF cheating scales on the williams
burg docks.
Heike found other explanations for
the statements. He also made a point
for himself by testifying that the
Havemeyer ana Eldor refinery. where
the cheating operations were alleged to
have taken place, showed for several
years from 1901 to 1908 smaller profits
than the other refineries of the Ameri-
can Sugar Refinery company.
Heike said that the polarization tests
testified TO az having shown less than
tho real value of sugars were never
used as basis for duty payments.
on cross examination Federal Prose
cutor Stimson made the one hundred
and ninetioth letter Of the late II. O.
Hayemeyer to Supt. Cerbracht, which
was introduced in evidence last Friday,
the basis OF many questions In Il Mr.
Havemeyer warned Gerbracht against
having anything to do with the gov
eminent we,ghers. Heike has informed
Mr., Havemeyer. the latter wrote, that
these weighors weighed 'iiberally."
Heike would not deny having talked to
Mr.. Havemeyer as the letter Indicated.
The witness replied at some length TO
most of the questions which led Mr..
Stimson to insist on yes" or mo"
answers.
at the end OF every fourth or NTH
question you can hold up your hand n
You want to make a speech and I'll
stop to allow you" Mr. Stimson added.
Very well; I'll do that" Heike re-
plied
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
OKLAHOMA OIL
COMPANIES WILL MERGE

Kansas City, June 6.-Practcally all
the details have been perfected for
the merger of 20 of the large oil pro-
ducing companies in the Oklahoma
field into one company according to
an announcement here today by
Thomas Priestly of Bartlesville, Okla.
Mr. Priestly said the new company
would have control OF wells which
now were producing 10000 barrels OF
oil a day. All of this oil and possibly
oil from other producers. will be
handled by refineries to be construct
ed by the company and the oil will
be pumped through the com pany's
own pipe lines.
The companies In the merger are To-
Gated in the Usage nation and Deep
Sand territory Of Oklahoma.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
AMERICAN MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION CONVENTION

st Louis. June s.-Dclegates from
everv state and territory in the United
states arrived here today TO attend
Inc annual convention Of the American
Medical association which opens to-
morrow.
,,vo Of the subjects discussed.
Allied associations Of the parent BODY
hogan their session todny- These IN
clrde the medical milk coiniaiss.or.
National Confederation OF state Medi-
cal Examining and Licensing boards.
h,,orlran Caastro- chronological associa-
tion. and the American Pretoios' So
col william {. Gorgas OF Anson.
Panama. president OF the American
Medical ASSOCIATION arrived last nisnI
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
SENSATIONAL DASH
FOR SHORE LIBERTY

San Francisco, June GA sensational
dash for shore liberty in which. IL Is
said, so men OF Battery c. Second held
artillery, outwardbound from Fort ID.
A. Russell, Wyoming, to Manila on the
transport Logan today. participated Is
being given a rigid Investigation ~
Capt Francis r. Griffin, commanding
the battery Thirteen OF the men, two
having been taken from the city pris-
on. have been placed in the transports
brig
According to an official report, al
most half OF the battery, just at dusk
saturday night. slipped from the ship
without orders carrying arms and
wearing cartridge belts, scaled high
fence at the dock and scattered along
the harbor front Some who We're IN
able to elude the dock guard dropped
overheard and swan ashore.
II was not until o'clock yesterday
morning that the last OF the truants
was rounded up by hastily organized
patrol that followed the men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
TWO FlREMEN KILLED.
SCORE OVERCOME BY FUMES

New York, June 6.-Two hremen
we're killed and more than a score
were overcome by sitting fumes In
fght'ng a stubborn warehouse IRE near
the North river front today.
Ten OF the fremen overcome were
caught in back draught on the
fourth floor of the building.
Fireman Timothy Cottcr died on
the sidewalk after having been carried
from an upper floor. where he had
lain unconscious for more than an
hour in a pool Of water. Fireman VIII
liam Hcaly was taken ont of the
building dead. Three or tho injured
fremen are still In a hospital In a
serious condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
NEGRO ACCUSED OF
ASSAULTING GIRL KILLED

Krebs. Okla, June 6--Grubbs Bat
son, a negro. wanted for an attack on
two white girls here last Sunday, was
shot and killed by an unknown man
early today.
Bloodhounds had followed the trail
20 Batson's home In McAlester. He
was arrested and brought here. While
seated In a drugstore, awaiting the
arrival OF officers, some one poked
a shotgun through the rear door and
fired at Batson.
The girls attacked we're not severely
hurt. The negro struck them over the
head with a revolver.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
BERRY FESTIVAL.
Visitors 10 Monhcim Park Toasted
And Presented With Souvenir.

Between 200 and 300 people attended
the strawberry festival at Monhelni
park yesterday, the four autos having
been kept busy from 10 a. m. until 3
u. m, carrying the people to this beau
tiful environ OF the city. There were
strawberries and to spare, and the
visitors enjoyed the novelty, to some.
OF going right into the berry patches
and picking the luscious fruit fresh and
sweet from the vines. At the conclu-
sion OF the unique program, each
visitor was given a sovenlr picture OF
the city and valley taken from Mon
helm Park.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
TREFA RAECEz|CH'S
SHORT LIVED FREEDOM
w Rc-arrested on Charge OF
Numbering Mike Pace.

Trefa Raecezich. who appeared before
Judge 7. ID, Lewis on a charge OF muir
der IN the first degree, Saturday, was
dismissed on motion Of his attorney
70 euash tho indictment. lie was I'M
mediatciy ARRESTED on the charge OF
numbering Mike Pace In Bingham on
Feb. 10. the dismissal and Nearest be-
ing the result Of the Justice having
failed to take a stcnographic report OF
the proceedings before his court Race
zich VIII dino al the county jail six
more months before trial
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
HORSE THIEF, AGED 81.
RELEASED FROM PRISON

Pntsburg. juno 6.-After spending a
great part OF his life In various penal
institutions. each sentence being I'M
posed for horse-stealing, Peter Tim
norman, alias John Snyder. aged "
wears. was today released from tho
Western pcnitentlary after serving a
i0.ycar term.
The aged prisoner stated as he left
the Institution that he was too old
to work and would soop be back"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-06
WILL DISMISS CASE
AGAINST DR.. 00xEY

st. Touis. June 6--circuit Atty Jones
decided today 20 dismiss the case or pr
Loren D. DoNeN, who win niS wiz
ncro rliz.bcth Doxcv. was jointly charg-
Ell With the murder % william j. ht-
,ier. Tho acuuittal OF Mrs. poNey pracu-
cnlly frees DoNfy. according TO Jones,
poxcv Will be- held Ia isl until tho
circuit attorney formally dismisses the
charge.