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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-07

wanted to raise vegetables, and, of
course, I let them plant any seed they
wished. The older children, girls OF
boys, help the younger ones 1t
is lots of fun. When the winter is
fine. we are out here a good deal OIL
the time, just working and talking.
And that is the way this man taught,
letting children do things, and talk.
He explained to me that he was not
an "educated" man, and as l contra
dicted him. my eyes filled with tears.
Not educated? l wonder how many
of us who call ourselves educated nave
a disciplined mind, and can call by
name the forest birds In our vicinity!
: DO we know the bird-notes when we
hear them?
Can we. with pencil. outline the
lines OF oak, elm. maple. walnut. ch est
nut. hazel birch, or beech trees, 80
others familiar with these trees can
recognize them?
Do we knew BY BY, name nan su@ or en nights
With melody? DO we know whether
the katydid. cricket and locust sing.
with mouth, wings or feet? DO we
know what they feed upon. how long
they live and what becomes OF the
tree-toad in winter? =.
Do we know how much pusne1 VI
I wonder what it is to be educatedf
Here was man seemingly sore
smitten by the hand of fate, and yet
whose heart was filled with sympathy
and love He had no quarrel, either
with world or destiny. He was child,
less that he might love all children and
that his heart might go out to every
living thing.
The trustees of the school dld noI
take much interest in methods.
found. so they let the teacher have
his way; and I have since been to}d,
that the best schools are these where
the trustees or directors do not In
terfere with the teacher of the insti-
tuition.
A rare collection of birds eggs. fungi
| and forest leaves had been made.
| and 7 was shown outline drawings OF
| all the leaves in the garden. This
| idea of drawing a picture of the OBJ
| ject led to much closer observation
| the teacher thought.
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07
ROoSevelts Retrace Their
Honeymoon Trip In Italy

SPEZTA, Italy. April Col. and
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt began their
second honeymoon" here today.
In the spring Of 1887 shortly after
their marriage in London. they made
the same trip by carriage and will re-
trace the route of nearly a quarter of
a century ago as closely as possible.
After arriving at Genoa, the trim 70
Porto Maurice, where three davs will
be spent at the villa OF Mrs. Roose-
velts sister, Miss Carew, will be made
by train. After the stay at Porto
Maurice the Roosevelts will return IN
Genoa for a brief stay before proceed.
Ing TO Vienna.
The trip from Rome was made In a
special car. A group of newspaner
correspondent came this far with The
colonel, but they parted from him here
In respect to his desire for a few davs'
privacy. AS the special car was
switched TO a sidetrack, Roosevelt
waved a farewell. 10 the correspon.
dents.
Roosevelt agreed with the CORES. .
rondents that he would telegraph then,
each day a brief account of the move.
ments OF himself and wife during the
time that he is separated from the cor
respondents, which will be until
April ~.
Il promise you, too" he said, mot
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07
STRONG ANTI-TAFT
TIDE CONTINUES
Recent Elections and Other Occur
rences Show How Country Is
Demanding Change.

WASHINGTON. April THE hand
that's writing on the political wall,
writes IN clear script with indelioie
ink. and moves rapidly.
II started its record with the big
gest unheayal in the house OF repre-
stntatiyes in half a Century-Cannon ;
expulsion from the rules committee.
And again Il has recorded the
achievements OF insurgency.
Before the smoke OF the rules fight
cleared away the safe old Colony
district OF Massachusetts. the inner
citadel OF conservative republicanism.
turned its back on the tariff and elect
ed Eugene y. Foss, Democrat, 10 an
unexpiyed term in the national house.
The high cost OF living attributed 10
the tariff and the failure TO curb the
trusts, swung 10000 votes in a dis
.trict that polled only $4,000. In 1905
Lowering. Republican. won by 1880.
Foss polled 1880, his opponent 9,S40.
Beverage led the Indiana state con-
yention-the first TO pass on the Taft
admlnistration-up 10 he van OF the
nations insurgent movement.
The convention went wild over
Roosevelt, snubbed Taft and de-
manded a new deal on the tariff.
Emil Seidel. Socialist, carried Mil
waukee for mayor by the biggest
plurality the city ever gave mayor
atty candidate. And his Republican
opponent polled only half as many
votes as his Democratic opponent.
Chicago voters repudiated Busse,
swinging IL members OF council OF
20 from a Republican majority OF IL
10 a Democratic majority OF six.
Four out OF five OF the largest cities
A. Missouri went Democratic. Kan
sas City alone was saved TO the Re.
puhlicans.
East and west. the independent in
surgents threw the balance of power
against the present order Santa Fe.
~ NJ, and Hartford, Conn, elected
Democratic mayors for the first time
in years.
With six exceptions the Republicans
lost ground in 40 of Oklahoma's go
cities
Past performance and geographical
influences were no longer straws that
told the truth about the political wind
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07
GAY OLD CHAP SAID TO DIVIDE
TIME BETWEEN TWO WIVES
chas. Osborn, GO, Accused Of Abandon
ing Ann Arbor Norman. Has
Detroit Spouse.

A gay deceiveT, IN spite OF his %
years, is Charles Osborn, OF No, ios
Muliett.st.. according 10 Detectives
Cotter and Kane who arrested him
Wednesday on the charge OF abandon
lag an Ann Arbor woman. She IS
so years old, and claims 10 be- his wife.
Osborn was living at the Mullett-st
address with a woman OF 80 years,
who says that she has been married
20 Osborn for 20 years. IL is alleged
that for the last eight years Osborn
Las divided his time between his DE-
troit home and his Ann Arbor home.
When the Officers Went TO the Null
lett-st. house. on advices from the Ana
Arbor police, Mrs Osborn came TO the
door and stated that her husband was
not at home.
"Your officers, suppose. and | sup
pose that Ann ArboI woman is making
some more trouble, she remarked
The detectives assured her that shE
was guessing close 10 The mark ana
then entered 10 search the house, IN
spite OF her protestations that her
husband was not there. They found
Osborn hiding in the kitchen pantry
He was sent 10 Ann Arbor
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07

New Spring styles, selected
from regular stock. where We
found but one or two LETT OF a
style. Nearly all sizes, for Won
en-. Misses and and Juniors.
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07
wHEELMEN MINISTRIES.
They Get Busy for the Thirty-first
Time on Annual Show.


Time on Annual Show.
The Detroit Wheelman will give
their thirty-first annual minstrel show
at the club house. So Adams-ave.,
Thursday. Friday and Saturday April
:, and 9. Or. Russell G. Pearce has
charge OF the show this year. and
never before in the history of this
popular organization has there been
the wealth OF talent that he has al
his disposal. The first part will open
with ex-President Robert weighing
acting as interlocutor and Sam
Young Bill Leach, Rut Armstrong
and Tom Kirk for end men. and James
Manchester. Gus Waters, Anthony
Weissenhagen as soloists. The clos
ing number OF the first half will serve
10 introduce five OF the best-known
men in Detroit minstrelsy. namely a
s. Burkart, interlocutor. Aldrich Bax.
ter and Tiny Swan ends. with Roger
Hurley and Chas. Kuschel. soloists.
The olio presents the Mendelssohn
quartet, Joe Dolstie. Hebrew monoIo
gist; Tom Carey. banjo soloist, and
Iry Swan and company in their fam
Gus playlet The Lost Punch This
sketch was presented in several Mich
igan cities during the winter OF
l90S-09 and attracted a great deal OF
attention
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07
Preacher Found Not Guilty.

MANSFIELD. Ohio. April Rev.
Simon p. Long. president of Witten-
burg synod and pastor OF the First
Lutheran church of Mansfield. was this
morning found not guilty OF charges of
conduct unbecoming a minister and
immortality. at the concluding night
session of the Eastern conference OF
Wittenburg synod. The trial was not
concluded until daybreak The CON
ference found the evidence insufficient
10 substantiate the charges made by
an investigating committee OF five
minister's
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07

Truely Shattuck whose tights were
a star attraction generation or so ago.
announces that she is done with the
bald-headed row. That was what she
told New York the other day, when
she returned from gay Paree. where.
she says. they appreciate tights
But IN America, It's different.
Tor over here we are getting
tired OF tights, the somewhat
bulky Truely tells us NO. Il Is not
a question OF modesty that prompts
me TO this decision" She said. rs
purely a matter Of business. I shall
wear skirts hereafter"
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07
Will Start Harmon's Boom.

CHICAGO. April THE presiden-
tial boom of Gov. JIdson Harmon. Of
Ohio, will be started in Illinois tonight
when the Illinois Democratic league
will adopt the slogan Harmon anu
Harmony at its annual banquet 20
be beId here Gov Harmon will not
be able to attend. as the Buckley
legislature is in session. but he has
sent two letters bearing upon the po-
hiical issues Of the day which will he
.cad at the banquet.
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07
SUIT CAUSES SENSATION.
Prominent Bay City Man Files Action
For Divorce.

BAY CITY, Mich. April Suit FOR
divorce has ben fled by Melvin +.
Saunders. district manager OF the
Michigan state Telephone Co, He
names Walter II. LeFevre, secretary
treasurer of the Excelsior Foundry
Co. and also of the Marine Iron
works, as correspondent He also
fled summons in a suit for damages
for $4,000 against LeFevre.
The police say they broke into a
room over Altmans saloon on March
s, and found Mrs Saunders and Lee
Fevre there. Soon after Mrs. Saun-
ders was taken suddenly i'll. and her
husband did not take any action at
that time.
Mrs. Saunders was formerly Miss
Miller. of Saginaw. a member OF a
well-known family OF that city.
The Detroit times., 1910-04-07

to waste any telegraph tolls. will
turn over To You boys when see yoN
sgain ALI my hO,el vouchers SO that
YOU may know that have been play
ing fair with you.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
FARMERS MEET HERE TUESDAY
r. {. g. c. U. Request All Unions to
Be Represented Then.

The next county convention of the
Farmers Educational & Cooperative
Union of America will be held in Colfax
next Tuesday, January 3. instead of the
7th, as previously announced. Election
of officers and other matters of i'm
portance will come up at that time,
hence full attendance is requested.
1t is also understood that the union in
body, or through a committee, will
appear before the county commissioners
at this time in regard to the classifca-
tion of Whitman county, they being in
favor of its reduction to the eighth from
the seventh class, where it is now. This
is burning question" at this time, ss
it means the reduction OF salaries OF all
county officers if the class reduction
takes place. 1t is further understood
that if the commissioners fail to act the
farmers will take the matter into court
for judicial investigation. 1t is matter
that is much discussed among all classes
CT citizens, with varying expressions OF
opinion.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
CONCERNING DEPUTYSHIPS.
a Few Changes Noted in Auditors
and Treasurer's Offices.

When s. ~ McCroskey assumes the
duties of county auditor next month he
will retain a portion OF the present
force. B. F. Manring OF Garfield will be
clerk OF the board of county commits
sioners. Miss Mary J. Oliver will be
retained as index clerk and Office deputy,
position she has occupied for several
years, passing through republican and
democratic administrations alike. Miss
Margaret Price and Miss Mary J. David
son will be retained in their present po-
sitiOns. Miss Dora Schulerud of Tekoa
will be stenOgrapher. Miss DilIa Carr,
Miss Helen Morrissey and MISS Winifred
Codd will also be connected with the
Office. E. D. Eldredge, deputy auditor,
will be retained, at least for the present.
j. 0. Patterson will be book-keeper.
County Treasurer-elect Duncan will
retain 81. j. Wilcox, and will take with
him from the auditors office Roy Smith
and j. G. Patrick.
The other county officers were re-
elected and all deputies will remain ex-
cept as heretofore announced
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the county auditor to the following:
Fred Cooper and Mary Lingg, both of
Pullman.
Wilbur Nelson of Portland, Oregon.
and Altha B. Hodgen OF st. John.
Paul E. Bliss and Grace Murphy, both
OF Oakesdale.
John F. Carman and Helen G. Mcclure.
both OF Garfield.
George Litzenberger OF Endicott and
Julia Weitz OF Penawawa.
Preston E. harrington of Farmington
and Mabelle c. Harris OF Garfield.
William Lamb and Nina B. Bousman.
both OF st. John.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
Brick Laying Going On Apaee.

The Hill brick, corner Main and Upton
streets, has reached the second story and
begins to show it's many good qualities.
1t, in connection with the Codd brick
adjoining, make big change in the ap-
pearance of things from the fire of last
Fourth OF July. Now, when Mr.. Reid
puts up his concrete blocks building ad-
joining the Codd brick on the north, the
foundation OF which is in place, it will
make block quite in contrast with the
wooden structures which formerly stood
there.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
STEPTOE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Fine Time Christmas Eve--Money
Raised for Science.

I. F. Cabler, principal of the Steptoe
schools, was in Collax Monday. The
schools of Steptoe. said Mr.. Cabler, bad
fine time Christmas eve, putting on
miles Standish" (dramatized) in con-
nection with Christmas carols. The pro
ceeds netted $40, which will go towards
buying compound microscope for the
science department OF the High school.
Steptoe, although but burg at this
writing, is surrounded by rich farming
constituency, hence the fine schools main
tanned there. The large brick school
building stands out like a monument
under the shadow of Steptoe butte, a
historic landmark in this part of the
Inland Empire. Four large rooms fill
the building. Three teachers are en-
ployed. Steptoe has had an accredited
High school for two years, and like
everything else In the Palouse expects to
grow. 1t is located in one OF the beauty
spots OF this region, of which there are
many.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
Ben Bursunder Seriously III.

Ben Burgunder was stricken the first
OF the week with what is thought to be
nervous dyspepsia, and is confined to his
home in consequence. The nature OF the
malady will probably be made more
clearly apparent in a few days. 1t is
thought to be the outcome from a fall
he sustained about year ago, when he
struck his head on the pavement and
was in a semi-conscious condition for
several hours and confined to his home
for some weeks. Mr.. Burgunder's friends
hope for his speedy recovery.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
CHRISTMAS AS SEEN
IN PALOUSE COUNTRY
All Records Broken in re Re-
Ceipt of Presents.
Merchants of CoIfax Report LARGE
Trade Express and Postoffices
Nearly Swamped With Business
--Many Notable Reunions.

Everybody in and around Coliax en-
joyed Christmas. At least, il anything
to the contrary existed it was not ap-
parent even to the critical observer.
Saturday the streets were crowded with
shoppers, and merchants had their hands
full to wait on the crowds, extra clerical
help being observed in the stores. All
mercantile establishments report heavy
sales-one of the heaviest in the history
OF the town.
1t was at the postoffice, however,
where the greatest rush was observed.
PostOttice officials declare that registered
packages and the registered mail busi-
ness generally eclipsed anything ever
seen here before. Each incoming train
brought large quantities of mail, that
kept those connected with the office busy
to handle. One lot would hardly be dis
posed OF before the arrival OF new lot.
and thus it continued for two days.
And the outgoing business was fully as
great.
The express office was another busy
place. Packages came and left by the
wagon load. To the onlooker it looked
as though everybody got something,
with many things thrown in in payment
of compound interest.
While Sunday was the real Christmas
Monday was the legal holiday, and both
days we're observed.
COlfax can also record many family
reunions, where not only the Christmas
tree was in evidence, but good cheer,
good fellowship and plenty to eat was
manifest. The programs announced at
the various churches were fully carried
out, the hearts Of the little ones. being
made particularly happy at these q h
erings. Santa Claus saw that no little
one was neglected.
We OF the bountiful PalOuse country
have reason to look with feelings of
pride on the closing days of the year
1910. Such evidences OF plenty on every
hand should drive away pessimism and
encourage us in the onward journey OF
life.
Grief may sadden few hearts, as it is
likely to do at all times, but it is not
from want or the lack of the bounties
and fullness OF nature
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
Structural Steel Shipped.

Word was received last week by
County Engineer McCaw that the struct-
ural steel for the south end Cooper lake)
bride was ready for shipment, hence we
may look for it's arrival about three
weeks from that date. The south end
bridge will be an exact counterpart OF
the bridge at Pullman, only a trifle
longer, which is said to be solidly put
together besides being attractive in ap-
pearance. The bridge here is badly
needed, the traffic over it being the
heaviest OF anv bridge in the county
We are assured that work will be pushed
to completion when the structural steel
arrives.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
INTERESTING LETTER
FROM STATE CAPITAL
Whitman County Raised S822,-
050 Taxes Last Year.
or Which $512,735 Came From
Real Property, $195, ,934 From
Railway Track and Right Of Way
and $1o4, ,29e Personal Property.

Olympia, Dec. 26.-Whitman county
raised 1922 $50 in taxes during the past
year, of which $512. .735 came from real
property, $185,934 railway track and
right of way, and $104. .2s9 on person al
property. The report issued by the tax
commission of amounts levied and dis
tributed is as follows: Amount levied
op railway track and right ofway, 1885,
S34; real property. $512, ,739; personal
property, $1O4, ,289. and the balance of
the entire amount, consisting of rolling
stock and telegraph and telephone lines,
which is distributed as follows: General
fund, $71, ,638; military, $51O6; high
way, $233, ,936; school. $74, 686; county
general current expense, $90,970; county
road and bridge, $71, 900; county school,
100000; county soldiers and sailors
relief, $947 so; horticultural, $23O7 !;
road district, 100000; school district,
$190,000; city, $81, ,240.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
Are Licensed to Teach.

From Olympia, under date of Deem
Der %, teachers certificates have been
issued from the Office OF the state super
intendent to the following named per-
sons residing in Whitmnn county: MA
Crumbaker, Lenora Chapman, Emma
Easte, Leonard Heaphy, Leila Haines,
Cora Kennedy, Laura G Mallery, Vernon
F McPherron, George Ormsby, FL A
Shannon, J F Shannon, W Wells, w
Leroy Wylie. Clara Jaqua, Elizabeth
Parmalee. Edward Kirke Ryder, Charles
E Russum, Ethel Aiken, Eva NJ Carey,
William Waldo Dixon, Luther Giles,
Nellie NJ Hughey, Myrtle Jones, Ea rle B
Martin, Minnie Maria Mace, Myra l.
Mack, Gertrude Morrissey, Helen NJ
Morrissey, Z F Morris and Lettie
Wagner.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
Cupid's Aim Is Sure.

weddings took place thick and fast in
Oakesdale Christmas. Paul E, Bliss and
Miss Grace Murphy we're married at the
home OF the brides parents in that burg.
L. f. Blakemore to Grace Blackman, at
the home of the brides parents south of
town. The groom is prosperous young
farmer, and the happy couple will reside
on ranch near OakesdaIe. Roy Y.
Perringer to Miss Grace Porter, at the
home OF the brides parents in Pendeton,
Oregon. The fourth marriage was that
OF Miss Mae Smith, only child of Mr..
and Mrs. c. Fl. Smith, to Joseph NJ.
Snapp of Spokane.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
EIberton's New Woodman Hall.

Through a clerical error last week
Woodman hall at Elberton was
made to read at Endicott. Elberton is
planning to have big celebration at
the dedicatory services OF the new hall,
which will take place about the 14th OF
next month. John Pattison of Spokane,
head manager, will deliyer the principal
address, and the Spokane degree team
will put on the "Austin Side Degree. P"
Elberton is TO be congratulated on this
latest addition to civic adornment.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
FOOTBR|DGE BEING
BUILT IN SOUTH END
Citizens Tired of Waiting for
the Steel Structure.
Parents Fearful Lest Children Come
in Contact With FractIous Teams
Crossing the Temporary Struct-
ure Built Last Spring.

D. 81. Horton has the contract and
commenced work Wednesday on a foot
bridge over the South Palouse in the
south end Cooper lake,, the work tax
ing place on the east side of the street in
direct line with the sidewalk both ways
The new steel bridge contracted for by
the county commissioners months ago,
which should have been completed ere
this. has hung fire so long that citizens
have become impatient. Alter the food
period OF last spring temporary struct
ure was thrown across the stream just
below where the permanent structure is
to stand, but it was built narrow, Just
wide enough for a team to pass over
conveniently, leaving little room for
pedestrians. Parents, however, have
not been satisfied with the existing con-
dition OF things, fearful lest their child
ren come in contact with fractious teams
in passing over this temporary structure
This feeling was still further intensified
after the schools were opened later in the
season, many children being compelled
to pass to and fro over this bridge to
attend school.
The new footbridge is being we'll put
together. 1t will consist of two 60-foot
spans, 16foot approach at the north
end and 10 foot approach at the south
end. 1t will be eight feet wide in the
clear.
The bridge is being built by subscrip-
tion and will cost $500, most of which
is raised.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
A Double Celebration.

Mrs. j. E. Minnis and Mrs. R D.
Shearer are two ladies of Colfax that
enjoyed double celebration Christmaf.
Christmas is the birthday anniversary of
each lady, hence along with the Christ
mas festivities come the joys connected
with the most notable event of life-the
day when one is born. Mrs. Shearer
gave free dinner to all of her boarders
in honor of the double event, while Mrs
Minnis was surrounded by several friends
at the same time, where good cheer and
plenty to eat was much in evidence.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
Salvation Army's Active Christmas.

The Salvation Army gave the Jail boys
a little treat Christmas and they ap:
preciated it much. The poor children OF
town we're not forgotten either. The
hall was packed TO the doors Monday
night and everybody seemed happy.
The army wishes to thank the many
friends who helped to bless and cheer
others. Saturday night they will give a
social to pass away the old year. All
are invited to come.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-12-30
The Poultry Exhibit.

The second annual exhibit OF the Whit
man County Poultry & Pet Stock Asso-
citation, January 8 to IA inclusive, is at
tracing wide attention and no doubt
will be largely attended. Every part OF
Whitman county will be represented.
and, if reports are trustworthy, adjoin
ing counties will be on hand with the
birds.