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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
MINES OF REPUBLIC
ONCE MORE TO FORE
Shafts Long Idle Now Yielding
Wealth of Ore.
Whitman County People Come in for
Their Share Of Good Things lone
Dividend Declared and Millions in
Sig hit What of Pioneer Miner7

The mines Of Republic are coming to
the fore again. Most old timers will re
member the stampede from 1896 to
1898 TO Republic, then known as Eureka
Camp, the supposed wonderful richness
of the Republic mine, after which the
town was subsequently named. AMI a
few years later the collapse of every
thing, the bottom apparently having
dropped out OF the mines The camp
doomed for three or four years, and
mining claims by the thousands were
stdked eff in every direction. For the
last eight years, however, all mines and
prospects in and around Republic have
been idle, many OF them deserted, the
town depending for support on those
who filed on homesteads when the north
half Of the ColvilIe reservation was
opened to settlement.
Recently work has been renewed on
many Of the properties with results that
sound like fairy tales when told in con-
nectiOn with the era of gloom, disap-
pOintment and desertiOn. Wonderfully
rich ore is being taken out, ard in one
instance a dividend has been declared, in
which several Whitman county people
are benefciaries. The old Black tail
mine, the Surprise and Mob Hill, idle for
years, are yielding large gold returns,
with silver and copper thrown in.
Last week j A. East, j. j KneaIe, f,
O. kneale, E. j. Armstrong, j. A Stew
ard, Colfaxites, and 0 A BrOyles OF
WinOn4, along with investors from Spo-
kane and other points, visited Republic
and have just returned. They confirm
the stories of wealth coming from the
camp, showing assays made by reliable
assayers Republic is being rebuilt, two
carloads Of ore is going out daily TO the
Tacoma smelter, and the hills again
echo the music of the miners blast.
Jim Hills extension from Curlew to
Republic and the Hot Air Line" were
not built in vain after all, although
pointed to with pity for 10 these many
years.
What of the miner and prospector
who went to Eureka Camp ia the 90s
with pack horse and a few pounds of
flour and sowbelly, and after few years
left when the bottom was supposed to
have dropped out OF everything? He
got the soup, but it is some satisfaction
to know that the Palouse farmer is
keeping up with bis proverbial luck and
is getting dividends from Republics
mines.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
Charged With Perjury.

Archie Holden, charged with perjury
in swearing falsely to the age of Ger
trude Mae Baynster, saying that he
knew her to be over Is years Of age,
whereby she and John W. Cannon Sc
cured a marriage license and were mar
ried, was before Justice DOolittle Tues
day. He was held to appear in the
superior court on July Is. Failing to
secure $500 bonds Holden languisheth in
jail. Cannon is a hall breed, is printer
by profession and at present is living in
Pullman. The couple we're married after
a two days courtship, which is going
some, matrimonially speaking.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
CRY IS FOR LABORERS
TO SAVE FRUIT CROP
Why Not Spend Vacation Sea-
son Picking Fruit ?
Much VIII Be Lost for Lack of Pick
erS and Packers--T The Harvest Is
Great but the Harvesters Are Few
--What of Future in This Matter?

From every fruit raising section OF the
state the cry is for laborers to save the
crops. 1t comes from Wenatchee, from
the Yakima valley, from Kennewick and
other points along the Columbia river,
from Charleston and the many large
orchards on both sides the Snake to its
mouth, from every portion of the state
where large orchards prevail The warm
weather Of the last few days has accentu-
ated the demand for labor to save the
crops. Strange as it may seem it is
hard to get people in the cities to go in
large numbers to pick fruit. The work
is easy and pleasant, and might with all
degree OF propriety be called an ''Out-
ing" change from the hum drum of
every day life and providing substantial
remuneration at the same time. What
can be more healthy or more delightful
than to live for few weeks out doors,
among the ripening fruit, mingling with
nature and breathing ozone? Then to
go home with money in pocket instead
Of money out Of pocket as is the usual
custom of spending the vacation season.
We know that many families, young
people and old people as well, do this,
but not as many as could and should
Why should howl go up all over the
Inland Empire for help to save the crops
as is heard on every side, cry that will
eventually demand foreign labor to do
the work that our own people refuse or
neglect to do?
This is the vacation season Of the
schools. The young men and women
connected with the schools have two
months ahead of them Of respite from
their studies 1t is safe to say that a
majority of them could spend the time
more prOfitably among the orchards
than the way most of them will spend it.
: They could learn there much to their ad
vantage not found in the books
We can name one Colfax boy who is
picking fruit on Snake river, getting $40
month and board, and considers that
he never had a better time in bis life.
He is young Skafe, son of Dr.. Skaife.
Philip w Cox left Wednesday morn
ing for Cherrydale farm, where, among
other things, he has a 10-acre orchard
of Bing cherries. The fruit is ripe and
must be picked II can't get pickers, y
he remarked to a representative of The
Gazette Tuesday. 1T looks as though
| shall have to transfer the farm hands
from farm work to the cherry orchard,
as the fruit is ripe and must be picked.
The trees are not overloaded with fruit,
just enough for the good OF the trees. "
Thus it is all along the line. One piece
of farm work must be neglected TO save
another.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
A NEW CONCRETE BARN.
The First of Its Kind Seen in Whit
man County.


L, J. Smith. who. since the ides OF last
March, has taken over the COlfax Dairy.
now calling it Smiths Dairy, has de.
parted from the ordinary and is putting
the finishing touches on barn 10 house
his COWS built in part of concrete. There
is probably nothing like iC in Whitman
county, if there is in the entire PaOuse.
The Smith Dairy il two miles above Col
lax on the North Palouse. represen-
tative OF The Gazette visited the place
last Sunday, and saw much to interest
and instruct.
The new barn, which will be ready for
Use the last of this week, is 32xllO feet.
1t will accommodate 60 cows. The floor
and the walls to the height OF four feet
are built of concrete, the rest of the
structure being of wood. From the floor
TO the ceiling it is 10 feet, there being no
loft or hay NOW to allow dirt or litter
OF any kind to come down, it being one
large, clean, airy room. Thirty two
windows, each 24x24 inches, line each
side OF the building, making it light and
cheerful, something seldom seen in a
stable for domestic animals These win
dOws hang on hinges. and can be raised
or lowered at will. Each cow il made to
face window, hence can enjoy the light
and air which God intended she should
have. Water from a never failing spring
bali mile distant is piped to the barn,
and each day the premises will not only
be cleaned out but will be flushed with
hose and water, keeping it sweet and
clean at all times. Mr.. Smith has in
stalled patent stanchiOns, something
new in these parts, the wonder being
that they were not introduced long ago.
1t is an iron arrangement that exactly
fits the neck of the COW. 1t hangs by IA
chain above and is fastened to the floor
beneath, giving the cow certain freedom
to move about, but keeping her in the
allotted space. This does away with
stanchions and such like distractions
heretofore used. The whole is a unique
arrangement for the convenience of man
and the comfort Of beast. MIR. Smiths
barn, of which he is the architect, is we'll
worth going to see.
Near by q new milk house, 16 feet
square, is receiving the finishing touches,
and is in keeping with the cleanliness and
convenience OF things found in the barn
Mr.. Smith at this writing is milking 50
cows. He has 30 shOrthorns, ) Jerseys
and several of mixed blood. La reply to
a question from the scribe Mr. Smith
stated that for an allpurpOse cow he
preferred the shorthorn. They combined
quantity with quality in the production
Of milk. A good dairy COW, be stated,
was worth $50, that being the average
price. Several fine heifer calves in an
incIosure near by told Of future cows to
be added to the herd.
Mr.. Smith and family formerly lived
at EndicOtt, where he was engaged in the
dairy business. The first concrete barn
in Whitman county is something to
copy after, which for convenience, sani-
tary conditions and appearance is out of
the usual.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the county auditor to the following:
Clyde 6. Waterman of Oakesdale and
Ruth A. Malmsten OF Fairbanks;
Don H. James of spokane and Daisy
D. Graham of Thornton.
Fl. E. Rue and Grace E. Miller, both
OF Garfield.
Richard Kruzen and Mrs. Pearl Taylor,
both of Spokane.
Charles Coppinger of Echo, Oregon,
and Georgia Neal of Colfax.
Theodore Flemming of Maiden and
Mae Gregory OF Spokane.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
Queer Doinqs in Indiana.

Sheriff Carter, who left a week ago
Wednesday for Monticello, Indiana, TO
bring back Guy V. KaDz, wanted in
Whitman county charged with "carnaI
knowledge Of a child" bas not returned
at this writing. The officials of the land
of Beveridge and insurgency let Kanz go
on $3.50 bail, and at last accounts he
had jumped his bail, presumably going
to Canada. Sheriff Carter is thought to
be hot on the trail.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
Queen Esthers Go Pienlckins

Last Monday the Queen Esther society
of the NJ. E. church assembled TO the
number OF 26 and, with baskets we'll
laden with good things to eat, went to
Buttercup island, II miles above town
on the South Palouse, and spent the day
in true picnic fashion. The day was
ideal for such an occasion, the young
people lingering until the shades of even
ing before returning to their homes.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
REAL MUSICAL TREAT.
Production of 1.-The Bohemian Girl"
Fulfilled Every Promise.

All who attended the production OF
"The Bohemian Girl'' by the National
Opera Company at the New Ridgpway
on Saturday evening pronounce it one
OF the very best attractions even seen in
our local playhouse. The exquisite
music OF this always popular opera was
given by company Of the highest ex-
celence, and the leading roles were pre-,
sented by stars in their profession. Miss
Aida Hemmi, the leading lady. is well
known in musical circles, having Travelled
as soprano with the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra Her voice. wonderful in
range and sweetness, has that sympa
thetic quality which means SO much. and
added to all this she has great dramatic
ability and a charming presence, which
captivated her audience.
Charles Couterer, the tenor, has
magnificent voice and fine stage pres
ence, and James Stevens, the basso, was
equally good in his role. Each of these
singers had a solo dear to all lovers OF
good music, Il Dreamt That l Dwelt in
Marble BALLS" by Miss Hemmi in her
character OF Airline; Then You'll Re
member Me- by Mr.. Couterer as Thad-
deus. and "The Heart Bowed Down" by
Mr.. Stevens as the count Miss Eivia
Croix Seabrooke as the Gypsy queen was
also a star, and each member of this
most excellent company did their full
share In making the production one of
unusually high merit.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
THE ELBERTON PICNIC.
Crowds Gather by Train, Wagons
and Autos.

The picnic at Elberton commenced
Wednesday under favorable conditions.
The attendance was large, farmers with
their families streaming in from all
directions.
The address OF welcome was delivered
by Rev. r. w. Mason, and responses
we're made by ] Hugh Sherfey, Rev. j.
Herbert BaintOn and Charles l.. Cham
berlin, the last three OF ColfaX.
IN II inning ball game Colfax de-
feated Winona by a score Of ) to 4.
The score by innings follow:
WinOna ....010O10O000O002
Colfax. 1OO001000O0201-5
Batteree-For COIfax: Marsh and
Stapleton. For WinOna Stuts and
Ennis.
Wednesday was Colfax Day, many Col
faxites being present. A special train
was run from COlfax.
The 18th annual event promises to
keep the high pace of recent years. This
is the last day of the picnic.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
Birds of a Feather,

On the ground that every witness was
an accomplice in the alleged crime at
torneys for G. E. Ray, convicted by a
jury Of having received stolent freight at
Riparia, moved for new trial in the
superior court Saturday. Judge Can
field took the matter under advisement
until July l. Ray is under $1,000 bonds,
He has been before the courts repeatedly
for bootlegging and receiving stolen
goods.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
What's the Matter With Stratton 2

Engineer Stratton, anent his report
concerning the raightening and widen
ing Of the South Palouse river, has not
filed his report, although it was expected
on the LIST. II the work is to be com
1t is suggested that Mr.. Stratton get
'smoye on" and file his report
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
15-Year-OId Boy Buried

Nile Hunt, the 15-year-old son of n
J. Hunt, was buried Monday from the
family residence on Cherry street, inter
ment taking place in Colfax cemetery.
Many friends from Steptoe, where the
family formerly lived, attended the
funeral. Young Hunt died Saturday
night and had been an invalid for several
wears.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
Traffic Is Restored at North End

The city has just completed good work
at the upper end of Morton street in the
north end where it connects with the
bridge spanning the North Palouse. The
unprecedented high water OF March 1
not only washed away the north ap-
proach to the bridge but tore up Morton
street for some distance, changing the
channel OF the river and leaving the
bridge high and dry" The street and
approach to the bridge has been filled in
with rock and gravel, throwing the river
back to its proper channel and making
travel easy and pleasant as in days gone
by. 1t has taken tons and tons OF rock
and gravel TO complete this filling, but
it is a good job we'll done.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
DON'T MISS THE TRAIN.
Demonstrated and Lecture Tour
Begins at Colfax Monday.

Ask questions is the request OF the
management Of the farming demonstra-
ton train that will begin its itinerary at
to the schedule published last week
The men in charge OF the train have
only a short time to lecture, SO if you
don't hear and see just what you wished
to hear and see, ask the man in charge
of that part of the demonstration.
Take the boys to the train--it will be as
interesting TO them as a circus and they
will learn things Of value. The program
begins at $50
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17

You probably cannot tell all wool from
half cotton, but you can know positively
what you are getting by buying Hart
Schaffner & Marx clothes from White
house Clothing Co.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17

For any pain, from top to toe, from
any cause, apply DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil. Pain can't stay where it is used.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17

Hardwood buttermilk, cooled with ice
q a sanitary manner, on tap at POteet's
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17

At the home of Mrs. John Benson on
Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Benson, Mrs.
r. H Lacey and Mrs. Richard Reid gave
a very enjoyable party to large num-
Der of friends. Five hundred was played
by the greater number of guests and q
guessing game was provided for those
who did not care to play cards Mrs.
6. Il. Shirley won prize for most pro-
gressiOns and Mrs. Frank Baker of Lew
iston was awarded the consolation prize.
In the guessing contest Mrs. Roland
Reid was the fortunate one. The rooms
were decorated with a profusion OF roses.
Misses Boswell and Larkin assisted the
hostesses, serving punch during the after
noon. Ice cream, cake and coffee we're
served.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17

Gazette clubbing rates save you money
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17

The members OF the Eastern Star will
be entertained at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hart this (Friday) evening.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
SOCIAL SIDE OF COLFAX.

Mrs. James A. Perkins and Mrs. B
Burgunder gave delightful five hundred
party to large number OF lady friends
at the home of Mrs. BurgUnder on Tues.
day afternoon A novel feature was in.
troduced, the refreshment table being in
line of progression during the series OF
games, four players going to the dining
room at the end OF each game and re-
ceiving a progression upon leaving. Mrs
Moffatt received the prize for most pro.
gressions.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-06-17
gressiOns

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T. Abbott and
Miss Edith Snodgrass entertained 8
large party at their home Tuesday even
ing in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Snod
grass, Mrs. M. B. Snodgraes, Miss Maud
Snodgrass and Miss Edna Abbott. Five
hundred was played and music was en-
joyed by all present. Lewis L. Brunng
and Will Smith won gentemen's first
prizes, and Mrs. Sam Boyer and Miss
Ethel Kuhn captured ladies' first priz g.
An enjoyable time was had by all.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-14
STACK CHARGES
ARE DISMISSED
Police Reach Amicable Settle
ment With Military
Authorities.

AT the request of Detective Sergeap.
Wiley, the charge against Captain w.
a. Stack, commanding Company B.
First Virginia Regiment, charged with
interfering with him and Policeman
Thurman and Duffy in the discharge Of
their duty. was dismissed in Police
Court yesterday morning.
In his plea for dismissal, Sergeant
Wiley stated that amicable relations
between the police and the military
authorities had been reached, and that
there WIS no fear of further unpieas-
antness, or question as TO jurisdiction
and that, as there had been msap-
prehension all around, nothing woulc
be gained by further controversy.
Justice Crutchtield Immediately or
dered the case dismissed, and the trou-
BILE between the police and militia is at
an end, with everybody satisfied
The warrant for Captain Stacks ar
rest followed his alleged interference
with the three officers when they at
tempted to arrest four privates OF the
First Regiment for firing their rifles In
the street. Captain Stack is alleged
to have followed the officers INFO me
street and to have threatened to expose
them for pie-eating
The four privates were subsequently
arrested, and were fined $40 each
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-14
APPEAR VEL.
ON INSPECTION
Companies c and F, First Regi-
.ment, Go Through Annual
Inquisition.

Companies c and f, First Virginia
Regiment, We're inspected last night
by Lieutenant-Colonel 10 Lane Stern,
assistant inspector-general of the vir-
ginia militia. both companies show
Ing up unusually well under yig!lant
and unfaltering inquisiuon.
The inspection took place In front OF
the City Hall. no drilling or manoeuv-
ering being permitted in the armory on
account of its unsafe condition. A
large crowd of citizens gathered to
watch the inspection. and seemed vast
~ interested. The general appearance
OF the men was good and ELECTED fay.
orable comment. and they went through
the manual of arms and the other fea.
lures ithe inspection almost fault
lessly.
Colonel Stern seemed favorably I'm
pressed with the quarterma ster depart
ment of both companies. both of whic!
! showed unusual care and thoroughnes
on the part Of the quartermaster-se
| geants. Especial comment was mad
| also on the personnel Of the First Bat
! TALON, which has been much improves
| in the last few years. The men are o
| a better type and better subject /,
discipline and training. and the regi
| ment, the officers believe, gives promis
of improving still more.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-14
WILL MAKE RULES
TO AVOID WASTE
Agricultural Board to Hold Scs-
sion To-Day at
Capitol.
VERDICT IN CoNsoLvo CASE
Findings Sent to Adjutallt-Gen-
eral-Tax Hearings Com
pleted.

Rules and regulations for the gov
eminent of the various agencies rep
resented in It's councils Will be adopt
ed by the United Agricultural Board of
Virginia, which will hold its second Of
fetal session in the Governors Office
this morning. 1t is the intention of
the board at this time to devise plans
to avoid duplication and consequent
waste in the work Of demonstration
and experiment in the modern efforts
toward the Improvement of agricul-
tural conditions
For example" said Governor Mann
yesterday, Commissioners of Agricul-
ture Koiner arranges for series Of
farmers institutes. In some or all OF
the counties which he touches with his
lecturers there are perhaps demon
strators. working under the United
Agricultural Board, and probably under
the National Department of Agricul-
ture. when we learn OF the dates and
places for Mr.. Koiner's institutes we
will notify our demonstrators. They
will go to work at once and arouse
local enthusiasm for the meetings and
swell the audiences.
when the institutes are over the
demonstrators will take the instruction
impaired and use it in their everyday
work-demonstrating modern ideas
and advanced agriculture to the peo-
pie
The Governor feels much encouraged
over the spirit which has been SO far
developed through the State In the
work of the board. Several counties
have appropriated money to aid in the
demonstrations, and for every dollar
so spent the board will be able. from
It's several sources of supply, to more
than duplicate it,