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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
SHER|FFS REPORT OF
THE YEARS BUSINESS
Total Number of Arrests and
Detentions, 228.
Fines Imposed, $3A3O Mum Der
Sent TO Penitentiary and Reform
atory, 10, to Insane Asylum, 8 !;
to Training School, 3.

The sheriff's Office makes the following
report of the years work, ending at
noon, January IL, 1910:
Number OF arrests and detentions,
22s.
Total amount OF fines imposed by the
different courts upon persons arrested,
$343O.
Number OF persons sent to the peni-
tentiary at Walla Walla and the reform
atory at Monroe, 16. The reformatory
is the new branch Of the penitentiary for
persons up to the age OF 80 years where
there is still hope of their reformation.
Number OF persons sent to the training
school at Chehalis, formerly the reform
school, 8
Number sent to asylum, s.
Arrested and turned over TO other
officers, II, mostly horse thieves, besides
assisting in breaking up one OF the larg
est horse thieving gangs that ever in
tested the country.
Total fees earned in civil work for the
year, $1469.90, At least three-fourths
OF the fines imposed by the courts we're
for bootlegging. The total fines imposed,
together with the fees earned. amount to
$17.97 more than the salaries OF the
sheriff and his deputies for the year.
"My records" says Sheriff Carter, "are
open for inspection to any taxpayer of
Whitman county at all times, and | So
licit comparison of my records with
those Of any former administration. |
trust that any one who has complaint
to make of laws being violated will feel
free to call on me at any time"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
Pleaded Guilty to Gambling

Pink Thomason, who is peach in
other respects, was before Justice Doo-
little and jury Wednesday charged with
bootlegging in connection with his pool
room at La Crosse. A charge was also
pending against him for gambling.
After the case had been tried and the
Jury sent out Thomason's attorney and
the prosecuting attorney came to an
understanding whereby the charge
against Pink was to be dismissed and
he was to plead guilty to gambling, pay
a fine OF $40 and costs. This agreement
was carried out. The jury was called in
the case dismissed and Pink pleaded
guilty to gambling. The fine and costs
amounted to SCI.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
Anent Naturalization.

Henry B. Hazard, naturalization ex-
aminer for the states of Washington,
Idaho, Montana and Oregon, was in
town the first of the week, appearing in
the superior court Tuesday, the day
named for granting or refusing naturali-
zation papers. 1t is a pity this office
was not created and its duties enforced
so years ago. 1t would have kept out
many undesirable citizens. Mr.. Hazard
in the states named acts as attorney or
agent for the government, examining
into the qualifications as we'll as the his
tory of candidates for naturalization.
Tuesday, after thorough examination
by him, one candidate was rejected,
several placed on probation, while others
were admitted to citizenship.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
LAWRENCE DUCHEMIN DEAD.
Crushed Beneath Wheels of Loco
motive Stealing Ride.

A dispatch from Missoula, Montana,
OF the 18th gives an account OF the death
of Lawrence Duchemin, 1S years Of age,
son of MIR. and Mrs, Peter r. Duchemin,
for many years residents of Colfax, but
now living in Spokane. Young Duche-
min was run over by an engine in the
Dixon yards of the Northern Pacific and
died an hour later at the hospital.
Duchemin, with Charles L. ketterman
was riding on the North Coast Limited
and as the train was pulling out of the
Dixon yards it is said the fireman drove
the lads from the blind-baggage, swing
ing q lantern at their heads.
Ketterman declares he fell from the
train, Was rendered unconscious and did
not know of DuchPmin's death until
picked up in the middle of the track by
two tramp companions who told him Of
Duchemin's plight.
William JOhnsOn, an eyewitness, ID
statement made to the coroner declared
that Duchemin fell Immediately before a
helper engine which was backing up in
the direction Of Missoula. The uncon-
scious boy was placed on the engine and
brought to Missouls.
Duchemin was born in Colfax and
Ketterman lived most OF his life here
Both were afflicted with the tramp dis
ease, Notwithstanding their parents are
welI-tO-dO
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
DOUBLE INSTALLATION.
Knights OF Pythias and Pythian Sis
ters Have Big Time.

Cofax Lodge No. 4, Knights OF Pyth-
las, and Calanthe Temple No. 2, Pythian
Sisters, held joint installation Tuesday
evening, January IL. Frank t. Abbott
acted as installing officer for the Knights.
The officers are as follows: Lewis L.
Bruning, Past C. c.; j. o. Patterson, G.
C.-elect Virgil Laird, Y. O.; r g. Glen
denim. Prelate; Paul Pattison, M. of A
D. L Kemper, NJ. of F.; Frank T. Alb
bott, K OF R. & c.; Harry NJ. Love, NJ.
of W.; Charles R. Larue, captain OF drill
team; Karl Huston, |. G.; Chet Morley,
o. G.
Mrs. Charles r. Hill acted as installing
officer for the Pythian Sisters. Officers
installed we're: Mrs. Ida Clendenin, p.
NJ. E. c.; Mrs. Ethel Eldredge, NJ. E. c.
elect; Mrs. Theo. Sherfey, E. o.; Mrs.
Venus Kemper, E. s.; Mrs. Kate Vein
berg, Manager; Miss Minnie Oliver, NJ.
OF & c.; Mrs. Margaret Abbott. NJ. of
F.; Miss Alice Lyle, Protector Mrs. Q.
l.. Chamberin, O. g.
After installation 6ne banquet was
aeryed
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
The Thirteenth Census.

Arthur NJ. Storch of Spokane, super
visor of the census for the third district
of Washington, comprising the eastern
portion OF the state. has announced the
places at which examinations OF appli-
cants for positions as census enumera-
tors will be held. In Whitman county
the examinations will be held at Colfax,
Pullman, TekOa and Winona, on Febru-
ary 5, and the applicants must state at
which place they will take the examina-
ton. Application forms, with complete
directions for preparing them, can be
secured by writing the district supervisor.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
DEATH CLAIMS OLD PIONEER
Arthur BidIe Dies Suda enly at Home
of Daughter.

Arthur Bidle, pioneer citizen Of
Whitman county, died at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. L. A. Champion, nine
miles south OF COlfax, last Friday. The
end came suddenly, heart trouble being
the cause. He was Sc years, 10 months
and % days old at time OF death. Mr..
Bidle leaves a wife, a daughter, named
above, and a son, W. A. Bidle, all OF
Colfax He has been a resident OF Whit
man county for 27 years, and enjoyed
the esteem OF many friends and ac-
quaintances.
Funeral services were held Saturday
at the home of his daughter under the
auspices of the W. 0. W., Rev. |. R
Hughey of Albion officiating. Many
old time friends attended the funeral.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
IMPLEMENT MEN GATHER.
In Convention Three Days at Spo-
kane This Week.
served.

The fifth annual convention Of the In
land Empire Implement & Hardware
Association, a corporation, is in session
in Spokane this week, commencing
Wednesday and closing this (Friday)
evening. 1t is a notable gathering of
business men throughout the Inland
Empire, large attendance being noted
and several men Of note taking part in
the proceedings, Governor Hay among
the number. He spoke Thursday on
"The Business Man and Politics" Hugh
Eaton of Endicott is a Whitman county
man who spoke on Shorter Terms"
A beautiful souvenir program, typo
graphical gem, was printed and distrib-
uted among members OF the association.
Among those from Colfax who are in
attendance we note j. and A. J. Davis,
James A. Hampton and Fl. c. Hunt.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
H0FER-- --HARTER KUPTIALS.
Took Place at the Catholic Church
Wednesday, Recherche Event.

A wedding took place in Colfax Wednes-
day that will pass into history as one OF
more than usual interest 1t was the
nuptials OF Louis Hofer and Miss Anna
Theresa Harter, who we're married at
$50 a N. at the Catholic church, Rev.
Father LIE Roux officiating. The church
was a bower of beauty in chrysanthe
NUNS and wedding bells, besides every
seat being occupied by relatives and
friends anxious to witness the interesting
ceremony. The bride was dressed in
white messaline satin. wore a wreath OF
white sweet peas and carried bouquet
OF white roses. The groom wore the
conventional black. The young couple
were attended by Miss Lena Harter and
Miss Katherine Hofer and A. W. Harter
and Frank Hofer, brothers and sisters OF
the couple. The bridesmaids were
dressed alike, and looked beautiful in
light grey voile, with black and white
picture hats. They carried bouquets of
pink carnations. After the ceremony
breakfast was served for the contracting
parties alone at the home OF Mrs. T.
Schiblin.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Valentine Hofer, and the groom is
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Harter,
prosperous farmers living on Spring fat,
a few miles south OF Colfax.
At 2:30 p. m. an elaborate dinner was
served at the Hotel Whitman, fully $50
guests partaking Of the generous repast.
Friends came from every part OF the
county. making their presence known on
the streets, at the church and hotels and
other places. 1t bore the appearance OF
a semi-holiday.
The young couple were the recipients
Of scores of presents, useful as we'll as
beautiful, q constant reminder of the
love and esteem in which they are held
They left on the evening train for Ger
many, where they will linger in the
Fatherland for several weeks, expecting
to be gone at least three months. On
their return they will be at home on
Spring fat, where each owns a home
and will dwell together in happiness and
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
COUNTY BOARD WILL MEET
Examine Eighth Grade Papers and
Select Text Books.

The county board will meet Monday
IN examine eighth grade papers for GER
tiicates. The board is composed OF
County Superintendent MattoOn, City
Superintendents II. A Ellis of Pullman,
Charles Henry Of PaIOuse, NJ. S Metros
key of Tekoa and Roy A. Payne OF Col
fax The board will be in session all the
week and will have considerable work to
do.
This is the year for adopting text
books for all schools in the county, the
board named above making the selection
for all except accredited schools, accred-
tied schools selecting their own books.
AS the last named schools are only four
or FIVE in number, and the city superin
tendeDts named have charge OF these
schools. it is expected text books will be
uniform throughout the county.
Book shelves in the county superin-
tendept's Office show a long array OF
books sent by enterprising publishers at
this time. These embrace treatises on
all subjects, from primers to solid works
OF history, many of them fit to grace
the family library. To go through all
and make selections will require industry
as we'll as good Judgment.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
DEATH CLAIMS j. 0. PERKINS.
Brother of j. A. Perkins of Coifax- :
Died at WaiIa Walla.

John o. Perkins, brother OF james A.
Perkins OF Colfsx, died Monday at the
hospital in Walla Walla of tuberculosis.
he had been ailing for several months.
Remains were taken to Waitsburg We'd
nesday and placed beside those OF his
father and mother. Mr.. Perkins was
horn in Illinois and was nearly so years
OF age. He crossed the plains with his
parents in 1852, when only two years
old, landing in Oregon. He never mar
ried.
James A. Perkins made several at
tempts to reach Walla Walla to attend
the funeral but was unable to do so.
Washouts the other eide OF Snake river
and the carrying away OF the bridge
over Alkali creek, below Hay, prevented
trains from making connections.
Now silk waists at the Great Eastern.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
THE GOLD MEDAL is OURS.
Whitman County Schools Secure
Medal on Best Exhibit.

Specimens which the schools OF Whit
man county sent to the Alaska Yukon
Pacific Exposition at Seattle, collected
and sent last spring, have received the
gold medal, it being now in the possess
ion of the county superintendent. 1t has
been framed and the public is invited to
call at the superintendent office and
see it. Those who saw the collection
predicted something good to come from
it. Young America OF Whitman county
steps little higher
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
The Pencil Pushers.

Rev. J. S. Budlong had brief career
as correspondent for the Spokesman
Review in COlfax. He furnished the news
last week, but considering that the fun
didn't pay TO: the powder resigned. Bert
Kuhn was appointed and is now a mem
ber OF the ancient and honorable order
of pencil pushers. The Inland Herald,
the new morning and evening paper to
be issued at Spokane next month. has
secured the services OF Lewis L. Bruning
as correspondent at this point.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
Arnold Gerber on the Mend

Arnold Gerber is confined to his home,
threatened with appendicitis. He went
to Spokane last Friday expecting to
undergo an operation, but returned to
Colfax the same day without doing SO.
At this writing he is on the mend, the
doctor thinking he will pull through all
right.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
The Medicos Gather.

The Whitman county medicos we're in
session Monday night in the offices OF
Drs. Skaife, Mitchell and Stuht. DR..
Boyd of Palouse presided. Colfax, st.
John, Palouse, Elberton and Spokane
were represented. Aside from several
papers read little business OF Importance
was transacted. The doctors, as usual.
had pleasant time.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
Rebekahs Install Officers.

At the last regular meeting Of Vernona
Rebekah lodge the following officers we're
installed into their respective stations
by District Deputy President Margaret
Inman: n. g., Lulu Wells r. s., Hazel
Baker; F. s., Elsie Palmer; T., Mary
Urich W., Elizabeth Berry O., Julia
Baker; c., Rhea Baker; |. g., Stella Lar
kin: 0. G., S. D. Lommasson; R. S. \. g.,
B. C. Hunt; L. S. n. g., Margaret
Inman; L. S. Y. g., Mary Lommasson ;
P, G., Elnorah Phillips.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-21
Manning Disposes OF Farm.

Seymour Manning consummated the
deal yesterday whereby he disposed of
his share of the Manning and Snyder
farm six miles south of La Crosse and
one half mile from Meeker warehouse,
the consideration not being given. His
share of the farm consisted of $50 acres.
1t is all subject to cultivation and is
mostly seeded to wheat.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22
End your Christmas
shopping Happily, visit
The Orpheum.
FACE AND
ARBITRAT|

The program on Peace and Arbi-
tTation" was given Wednesday before
small but representative audience,
composed of club women and men,
bers OF the w c. L, u. Mrs. G.. A.
Muller, president Of the w. c. T. u,
presided.
Owing to misunderstanding. Mrs.
NJ, Bishop o. the Historical society
had only received notice of her place
on the program a short time before
the program began. but nevertheless
the lady gave very able talk on the
subject assigned to her, The Cost
OF Military Protection" and also
spoke on the desirability Of arbitra-
ton
The True Honor of a Nation" was
the subject treated by T w Clancy
OF the Tolstoi circle. who said
The true honor of nation IS to
be found only in deeds OF justice and
in the happiness of its people. all OF
which are inconsistent with war
During a war all the crimes which
fill our prisons stalk abroad covered
with a soldiers garb. and unwbipt OF
justice.
AT French conquest more than
5000 men, women and children were
butchered by the lnfuriated troops in
one night And history records many
similar horrible scenes, burbarous and
unnecessary"
international Peace and Arbitra-
ton was the subject of Mrs z. ].
Gowans OF the Child Culture club. In
her paper Mrs. Gowans spoke of the
superiority of arbitration over war.
She cited the arbitration Of the diff
fculty between the United States and
England in which the United States
was awarded damages, Then the
dispute between Canada and the Unit
ed States over the Alaska seal fish
ing difficulties. in which the decision
was given to Canada. These were two
notable cases where a disastrous and
demoralIzing war was averted and hui
man life and morals saved.
Churches Of Christendom Respon-
sible for War was the subject of
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22
PASSING OF Get RICH QUICK 3"
CONCERNS

The statesmen for the getrchquck and the
companies Jolt from the
the business the which helped
float They already beginning the good old
days. and those days certainly need them handsomely
week nothing for the smoothest
they made and the they spent of them have
not been generally realized But the legitimate concerns
have something substantial to sell
met by the fact that these the
craft have been getting abnormal They spoiled
recently the secretary of big and substantial
for force of statesmen find that mighty hard thing get
The who walks talks
prospective subscribers who the weakened
dgts the psychological and resby night
here-h the who does the work Yet be
and mighty hard find Why The the mining
the kind of the postal people
paid old so and 10 per cent
they why at least part cant 20 but that
makes fine living a has
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22

only about four million of the total million
Mexico buy imported merchandise they little attention the
price as long as it is of the highest quality
Many foreign competitors have initiated goods
quality only lose their patronage Mexico owing
to the inferority of their merchandise
American shoes the standard Mexico Though
than fifty of the inhabitants
turning shoes There many Mexico
they turn out shoes for those who particular Owing the
protective duty mporaons impossible import cheap shoes
into Mexico to compete with those of native make
Sporting goods another line that purchaser
amnes carefully before buying He will not trade establish
ment where he cannot get frstcass tennis racquet ball
good article duty than inferior of the
same class according the report the
entirely specific
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22

Miss Childs OF the American Wom-
ans league. She said in part
If you picture to yourselves the
fury and evil passion. the carnage OF
the battlefield. the wounds OF bleeding
hearts OF widows, mothers. sisters
lovers-wounds never to be healed
on this side Of the eraye-the wide
spread demorallzation resulting from
army llfe. and the loads OF public
debt. imposing heavy burdens upon
all for generations to come. and es-
pecially heavy on the poor-you have
said in your hearts It is a hideous
evil, 1t is a crying sin
And yet, smarting under a sense
OF national wrong, you and the whole
community are ready to cry out for
war
For war Is not only the crime, II
Is the lunacy of nations. a contagious
epidemic Of madness which fires the
blood and turns the heads of whole
communities at once.
But the evil of war would cease
If the churches of Christendom would
not sanction it.
THE church says Godspeed to the
warrior as he sets out on his mis-
sion of death. II asks Gods bless
Ing on the impending fight II offers
thanksgiving fer victories bought by
murder
1T has taught men that they can
be at the same time warriors and fol
lowers OF the Prince of Peace. In
this 1t Is a pagan, not a Christian
church"
Miss Chausse played two beautiful
piano solos. which were accorded
hearty reception.
In addition to the regular program
Miss Childs gave a short talk on the
American Woman's league. the good
it Is doing along educational lines, and
pointed out what such league could
accomplish along any moral line.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22
MEx1cos TRADE WITH UNITED STATES

NIL '' u 1-ft will do for the This is the eist
Oh report rom consul Samuel Mad Guadalaiara Though
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22
SAD CHRISTMAS TO MANY,

here sorrow enough in the homes Chicago Philadelphia
w Each city has had its fearful loss of life swift
messengers OF Death have carried with them tremendous
10 tnose near and dear the lost The calamity is reminder
@ tnough we have burdens heavy there are
50 completely overwhelmed troubles by COM
parson, trivial = ~
Inc Youngsters OF perhaps fifty families whose fathers sacr
% @ AVeS IN the battle against the flames find all their
Joy at Christmas time deepest woe little lives
III noSe oeaVeo homes will feel the sting of life dappoint
ment There will be Claus for MANY child who ba b
panng ABOUT the evenu day the rich imaeerv Of the
@ mind The soienng thought as to the children is that the
- I s no" In gloom have the recuperative buoyancy of
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22
DEATH AT BIG FIRES.

; " Lie LII the Phladelpha fire is the third disaster of
Sal hnd 10 occur within and it serves to emnhaeiae tho
~ Tue o"'ieS Oh fireman IN a city large buildings are most
walls nave claimed victims among 6remen and police at
nearly all the large fires Long experience d t ~ ~ ,
the fatalities ~ NV 'e" W ieSSeh
repeated disasters should suggest some method of potec
w against topping walls should fireman so as to pre
en' n 'ng the rk of being buried alive OF thrown into tho
flames is the thought that to every one in reading
tragedies such as that PHILADELPHIA -
leaning tower placed against outer wall of burning ,c
~ ~ pe'ent tne debris falling outward and steel canopy
carried on truck and into position from which - s
might lessen the danger hreghtng where weakened walls
liable to crumbe - " '"Ai0 CIV
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22

her clients said to her a month or so
after the ceremony.
Do you get on well with your hus-
band. Mary"
oh. yes, a'am. was the reply
Is he good provider?'
Indeed, he is a good provider.
maam. He got me four now places
to wash last week New York
Tribune
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22

a dangerous rate 1t went speeding
down the steep gradients.
Suddenly the conductor saw his con
panion, who had been clinging to the
running board for dear life. make a
move as though to rise. and. fearful
that he intended to jump. the con.
ductor yelled: Don't jump; you'll be
killed.
The greenhorn shouted back: An
do you think Dim fool enough to
jump when Dim maxim money as fast
as OF am ideas.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22
Beware OF 0lntments for catsrTh that
CoPtdln Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely deronsc the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
oaen articles should never be used except on
PIeAeupuons from reputable physicians as Tie
o-Ioasc tHey will do'S tcu-(old 10 the good you
can can possibly derive from them. Halps Catarrh
Suiei HShutaetured by +. ]. Cheney & Co,
.,i,C toIsIoi W. contains no mercury. and IS taken
In,ernanN acting directly upon the blood and
psuSo Su. 'Sr races OF the system I'm buying Halls
',LFq ,sEen &uTe Be sure you get the genuine. It
BY +. J.. Cheney / Co TeSti1Son;,l, feeS ~
III liz ~ druggists. price 75c. per bottle
haHS Family Pills are the best.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-12-22
NOTICE.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET.
ing of the shareholders of the First
National Bank of ogden. Utah. will
be held in their banking room at 24S4
Washington avenue. Ogden. on Tues.
day, January 10. 1911, at II a. M.
for the purpose of electing Directors
to serve for the ensuing year. and TO
transact all other business that may
properly come before said meeting.
JOHN PINGREE, Cashi.r.