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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
REV. H. G. BUSS BRINGS SUIT
Claims Reputation Is Damaged in
Sum of 100000.

After filing and backing water many
times, in addition to making divers pub
lie announcements, Brother Buss, whiIom
pastor of the Baptist church OF Colfax,
has at last given certain members of that
church notice that his reputation has
been damaged to the extent OF $101 900,
and asks the United States district court
at Spokane to hale these members into
court and show why they should not pay
him the modest sum named above. He
alleges that his home is now in Kansas
City, Missouri. The story is familiar to
most readers, as it has been exploited
with all the pyrotechnics by enterprising
correspondents.
Some things will probably come out at
the trial that will make interesting read
ing. The members OF the church sued
are old residents of Whitman county,
well and favorably known, and they and
their friends are more amused than any
thing else at the bringing of the suit.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
BECK STABLES ARE SOLD.
c. L. Mackenzie Will Erect Brick
Building Next April.

The old Beck livery stable property on
Spring street, opposite the postofice,
has again changed hands, Charles L.
Mackenzie buying it Friday of last
week. The purchase price was $375O.
To representative Of The Gazette MIR.
Mackenzie stated that about the 1st Of
April the present structure would be re-
moved and brick building will take it's
place. 1t will be one story and base
ment, but the walls will be thick so that
one or more stories can be added if de-
sired. A cement sidewalk will be laid
through the entire block facing Spring
street, which, with the new brick, will
change the aspect Of things thereabouts.
In the meantime William |. Daley has
again taken charge Of the barn, and
will run it as feed and sale stable until
the ides OF April.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
DEATH or OCTOGENARlAN.
Old Age Claims Pioneer Citizen
One of the Arsonauts.

Joseph Baird. aged 80, died Of old age
at his home near Colfax Tuesday night.
Mr.. Baird has been a Mason for So
years, having joined the order at Barry,
Illinois, in 1852 He homesteaded the
place where he died, living on it for 80
years. Mr.. Baird was born in Circleville,
Ohio, December y, 1920; moved with
his parents to ChilocOtha, Missouri, in
1912, living there two years, moving to
Barry, Illinois. in 1874; in 1847 he was
married to Mary F. Mcdaniel; he fol-
lowed the rush to California for gold il
1850, returning two years later. In
1873 he moved to Colfax, locating on
the homestead where he died. His wife
died in 1905.
Funeral services were held yesterday
from Masonic hall in Fraternity block,
interment taking place in Colfax ceme-
terry Mr.. Baird leaves four children
Miss Lillian Baird, John and Thomas
Baird of Colfax and William Baird of
ind
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
CLERK c. /. NEWMAN
COMPLETES lST YEAR
Favorable Showing in Conduct
of Official Duties.
During the Year 2e2 Civil Cases, 81
Criminal, o2 Probate, 20 Insani-
ty, 4e Divorce Cases, 80 Divorces
Granted Many Seek Citix nship.

On January II County Clerk Newman
completed bis first year of service. Dur
ing the year 292 civil cases were filed,
80 criminal, 80 probate and 20 insanity
cases. Forty-nine divorce cases were
fled and 3S divorces were granted
Sixty eight persons filed declarations to
become citizens; 16 have made petitions
| for naturalization and nine have been
granted certificates OF naturalization.
The next naturalization day comes jan
uary Is, when several petitions for GER
tificates will be heard. There are now
only three days in the year in which the
alization-the third Tuesday in Jan
uary. May and September.
The fees Of the office for the year have
been $3145 65. The total amount OF
/ money handled, including fees, tenders
| in court and trust funds OF all kinds was
$43,313 O3.
The government receives one half OF
the naturalization ices, amounting to
| SCI so for the year, and the county has
| received the same sum.
By doing the work formerly performed
| by the jury commissioners the clerk g
| Office has eaved the county about 5000,
the laws OF 1909 placing this work upon
the county clerks.
During the year the papers in the vault
have been overhauled for the purpose OF
| making more room, thus providing for
probate cases for several years.
The summer was devoted to going
over the files TO ascertain the cases that
had not been settled. In the probate
department this work was begun at the
beginning and in the civil cases at the
admission OF the state in 1889. There
are now 1929 probate cases and 10, ,475
civil cases, so the overhauling Of the flies
meant the handling of some 5000 cases,
comparing them with the records and
making memoranda Of the unsettled
| ones, which numbered about $500. This
work was done without additional ex-
pense by Deputy Clerk Claude Sweg'e.
This attempt to clean up the records has
resulted in bringing in many orders ID
cases which should have been settled 20
years ago.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
WHITMAN COUNTY
RAISES BIG PORkER
Drops Scales at $50 Pounds
Brings $61.20.
Raised Near Uniontown by Farmer
jacobson Henry Larkin Thinks
Home People Need Not Worry
Over the Supply of Meat.

Henry Larkin bought two carloads of
hogs at Uniontown Saturday, shipping
them to Portland from Colfax. They
were an average lot with one exception.
The exception was a porker that weighed
$50 pounds delivered in Portland, bring
ing nine cents pound, or $6l2O. This
ia thought to be the largest hog ever
raised in the state. 1t was raised by a
bfarmer near UniontOwn by the name OF
jacobson. special trip had to bs
made by wagon to bring his swineship
to Colfax, he completely filing the bed
of the wagon, there being room for little
else after being loaded. He was pure
white. A Portland dispatch, speaking Of
this big fellow, says: "A single hog has
iust been sold to a local packing firm for
$6I,2O. The big fellow weighed $50
pounds, and therefore brought nine cents
a pound. This ia said to be the biggest
price ever paid for a single hog in the
Pacific Northwest. The big pOrker wac
raised near Colfax."
MIR. Larkin shipped eight carloads Of
hogs last week, and one carload Wednes-
day OF this week. He has arranged to
ship at least two carloads next week.
Mr. Larkin says locally we need have no
fear of running out of pork, as certain
alarmists would have US believe, although
we may soon reach the limit of the ship
ping point. Looking into the future, it
is believed by many that certain sections
OF the Inland Empire will develop into
great corn-growing sections, in which
event hog raising as an idustry ought to
grow in like proportion. AS great as
the output il it is nothing compared to
what it undoubtedly will be and what it
should be. The market is here. The
Union stockyards at Portland is mostly
supplied from Kansas and Nebraska
They would prefer to buy from US, thus
saving long transportation baus.
T. Raising corn in the Inland Empire may
be factor in solving the question OF
raising hogs.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
THE COMING POULTRY SHOW
Many Entries Made--Ali Sections of
County Represented.

The poultry show given under the
auspices of the whitman County Poultry
& Pet Stock Association promises to be
big event. 1t opens Monday, January
"a, and continues the entire week. The
Armory is being arranged to accommo-
date a large number OF birds. There will
be $50 running feet Of cooping, advant-
ageously arranged. Many entries, en-
bracing every section OF Whitman
county, have already been made.
This, however, is only the beginning.
Entries close Saturday, January p, in
stead OF Monday, January "A, as pre-
viously announced.
The management states that those
having canaries or parrots can enter
them free of charge.
No section OF the state, without doubt,
can boast OF more fine birds than can be
found in Whitman county. The thing
is to congregate them and let people see
what We have. This can be done to best
advantage at a strictly poultry show,
such as we will soon have in COlfax.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
PRESBYTERIANS MAY MERGE
Presbyterian and United Presbyter-
ian Churches Consider Matter.


ian Churches Consider Matter.
Rev. Walter Nj. Mackey went to SpO-
kane last week to attend the presbytery
of the United Presbyterian church held
in that city. This meeting was OF special
interest to the layman from the fact
that it adopted resolution strongly
fsyoring the proposed unification OF the
United Presbyterian and Presby terlan
churches The general assembly OF the
United Presbyterian church, in session
at Denver last summer, appointed
committee On Closer Relations With
the Presby terian Church." which COM
mittee was instructed to get the census
of representative opinion throughout
the presbyteries OF the church on
merger with the Presbyterian church.
At the meeting at Spokane the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Presbytery OF Spo-
kane believes that the assembly commit
tee on closer relations should enter at
once upon negotiations with the com
mittee from the Presbyterian church,
looking to the consummation OF the two
bodies at the earliest time possible.
1t would seem that this is a move IN
the right direction. The pulpit OF the
United Presbyterian church in Colfax.
for example, is rarely filled, it being ap'
parent that something should be done
to unite the energies and resources OF
the church if results are to be achieved.
There is too much time lost along the
skirmishing line.
Rev. Mackey is heartily in accord with
the project to unite.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Head Damaged While coastins "A

Vivian Beck, son OF Mrs. Frank Beck,
II years old, is lad who, with several
small boys, were coasting down the
Canyon street hill last Friday morning
enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
Vivian had cOasted down several times
and seemed to be able to manage the
sled, when, on the last trip, it became
unmanageabe and left the track. strik-
ing pile OF scrap left from building
some steps. There was an old rusty nail
in the way and his head being the first
to strike it was badly lacerated and torn.
He was taken to a doctors Office and
the wound dressed, and at present he
seems to be doing as well as could be
expected.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Diaries Are Now All RIaht.

r. ID. Bothell OF Spokane, deputy
dairy inspector, was in Colfax Tuesday
to again examine the dairies. 1t will be
remembered that he was here four weeks
ago and found four dairies in poor con
dltlon, or not up to standard. He gave
them until this time to fully comply with
the requirements OF the law, and found
that three had done so, and the fourth
was given "a hours to clean up or close
shop. As il is doing business the infer
ence is that it has complied with the
demand.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
The First Savings 6 Trust Bank.

The annual meeting OF the First Saw
ings and Trust Bank of Whitman coun.
ty, neld Tuesday, resulted in the election
of the following officers A. Coolidge.
president; R. L. McCroskey, vice presi
dent; q. G. DePledge, cashier; Ellis
Laird, assistant cashier. The old board
of directors was reelected and the bank
surplus was increased by $4,000, making
the total earned surplus $4,000.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Bank Elects Officers.

The Farmers State Bank OF Colfax
held the annual meeting Tuesday and
reelected all the officers with the ex-
ception that Z. J. Peschau was placed
on the board of directors instead of
Marion Freeman. This bank is one OF
the solid institutions OF Whitman coun-
ty, of which we have many.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
School Positions All Filled.

All positions in the public schools OF
Whitman county are filled. Miss Roberta
Newman OF Cofax began teaching Mon
day in district No "a, 81 miles east of
Pullman. Miss Cora Kennedy assumed
charge at the same time in district No,
40, 275 miles south OF Colfax. Mrs. Eva
M. Carey is teaching the young idea how
to shoot in district No. Al, six miles
south of Colfax. 1t is pleasant to note
that all the schools of the county are in
full blast, presided over by competent
teachers.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Tired of Petty ThieVery.

Jack Savage, detective for the Mil
waukee railroad, was in CoIfax Saturday
conferring with Prosecuting Attorney
Chamberlin regarding the prosecution of
thieves who have been operating at
Maiden. Several have been arrested and
fined and it is rumored that other pros
ecutions are to follow. The railroad is
determined to put an end to petty thiev-
ing on its line.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Noted VioIinist Coming.

Writing OF Miss Maud Powell. the
violinist who will appear soon at the
New Ridgeway, the critic of the Mime
spolis Journal said in part: added to
perfection of technic. she is stylist. She
plays with her whole heart. To her
every note must be of supreme concern.
Miss Powell captivated the audience
from her first appearance and encore
after encore was demanded and given
with charming grace that won great
favor"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
THE WHEAT CONVENTION
Varied and Interesting Program
of Exercises Presented.

The Wheat Convention, which began
its session at Pullman yesterday, and
will be continued today and tomorrow,
is an important event. in which great
deal of interest is being taken. A varied
and interesting program has been ar
ranged, besides visit to the State Col
lege farm, all OF which will be found OF
interest and should result in good.
Below will be found the program for
this friday afternoon and tomorrow !:
Friday Afternoon.
"The Problem OF the Inspection Of
Grain and Hay by the State of Wash
ington," S. C. Armstrong, state grain
commissioner, Olympia.
"Shall We Grow Corn on the Summer
Fallow," p. W. Cox, Colfax.
Lessons From the Boys Corn Grow
ing Contest" R. W Thatcher, director
state experiment station.
"Report of Peas Distributed by the
o. R. & n. Co.." A. A. Morse, special
representative, Portland, Ore.
I'D. m-Domestic Science Department,
open House" to the Wheat Convention.
T:3O D. m.-Concert by College Orches
ira.
SIS o. m -"The Future of the Ameri-
can Wheat Market" Professor ". G.
Beach, Washington State College.
Address, Professor W. L. Carlyle, di-
rector state experiment station, Moscow,
Idaho.
"The Method by Which the Railroad
Commission Reduced the Grain Rate, =
j. G. Lawrence, state railway commits
sioner, Olympia.
Saturday. January IS.
a. m.-Visit to college farm and
buildings.
1oa. m.-Business session, reports of
committees, election of officers and mis-
cellaneous business.
1;3O o. -"Plans for the 1910 Anti
Smut Campaign" R. c. McCroskey, Gar
field.
.sThe Lille History OF the Wheat Smut, y
Professor R. <. Beattie, Washington
State College.
Experiences in Combating Wheat
Smut" A. o. White, Cotton.
"Smut Discussion" A. R. Ferguson,
Cotton.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
IMPORTANT MEETING.

A meeting Of the Colfax Commercial
Club. business men in general and
farmers is called to assemble in the
club rooms this (Friday) afternoon
at $50 to consider the matter OF the
state good roads convention and
adopt measures looking to the hold
ing of the next convention in Colfax.
Turn out and boost some.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
coIfax State Bank Directors.

The annual election of directors OF the
Colfax State Bank occurred Tuesday,
when the following board was elected to
serve for the ensuing year: +. K. Han
ma. Robert NJ. Hanna, Edwin @. Baird,
A. R. Metz, James A. Perkins, james
Woodley and 4. J. Davis.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Bouaht a Farm.

d. W. Barclay of Thornton has bought
200 acres OF wheat and timothy land
four miles from Moscow on which he will
establish his home in the early spring.
The price paid was s57 so per acre. the
sale being made by the Colfax Insurance
& Realty Co.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
MARRIAGE Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the county auditor to the following:
Jacob F. Bauer of Pullman and The
resa Bishop OF Cotton.
Brentwood Louis Morey OF Spokane
and Elizabeth Thankful Dix of Garfield.
Roy P. Smith of Steptoe and Lena L.
Mcclure of Thornton.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Raises Passenger Rates.

1t is announced that the 0 +. & n,
beginning February 1, will raise the pas
senger rates between TekOa and Burke.
The increase will be from 10 to 10 cents
at all stations between the points named
rs the Spokane & Inland recently raised
their rates the action on the part of the
rival road seems TO have been that of
following suit. No reason was given for
the change, the order coming direct from
headquarters.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
Killed by CaVein.

William NJ Heard met his death at
Canyon Saturday by cavein at the o..
R. & n construction camp at that place.
Coroner Bruning was called to investi-
gate, going to Canyon Sunday. A YER
dict of death by unavoidable accident
was rendered. Others narrowly escaped
death at the same time. Heard leaves
q wife and ak children at Connell, where
the body was taken for burial.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
SOCIAL SIDE OF COLFAX
Afternoon Gatherings and an
Evening Surprise Party.

Miss Ruth Newton entertained a party
OF boys and girls at her home on Meadow
at rect last Friday evening. The young
people enjoyed q most delightful even
ing playing progressive games, in which
a prize was won by Paul Browder. Re-
freshments were served.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14

Do you want to sell that farm? Then
write us, describing the same. We will
sell it. No exclusive listing required.
Great Northern Land Co., Wolverton
Block. Spokane.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14

On Thursday evening, January 6, a
party Of young friends OF Miss Genie
Rose gave her surprise party, the oc-
casion being in celebration OF her six.
teenth birthday. The affair was pleas
ant one and those who arranged it were
successful in making it a complete sur
prise to Miss Genie, who was the recipient
of hearty good wishes for many happy
returns of the day
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
THREE PARTIES OF
SURVEYORS CALLED IN
Has Truce Been Declared Be-
tween Rival Lines ?
Milwaukee Surveyors in Camp in
Four Mile Valley Following Old
I. 3. Harris Survey From Palouse
--What of the Future7

Chief Engineer A. NJ. Lupfer of the
Inland Empire line yesterday called in
three surveying parties under G. A.
Stuart and R. S. Hubley. They we're
surveying down Union fat. This leaves
the field clear Tor the o. r. & ~ sur
veyors under w O. Buck, assistant en-
gineer Of the O. R. { n, csmped at Viii
cox. Does this mean that the war
between the Hartman and Hill lines for
right of-way has been called of, and
compromise reached? 1t looks that way.
1t is said that farmers along Union
fat are eager for the Hill road to be
completed, and will give right of way
practically free.
Milwaukee Surveyors in Field.
In this connection a surveying party
OF the Milwaukee road is camped in -Four
Mile valley, about eight miles from Col
fax. They are said to be following the
old | B. Harris survey from Palouse,
crossing over a low divide about four
miles from town onto Union fat. Their
purpose is clearly understood, although
they refuse to talk
In the face of all this something will
probably come out of chaos, which must
reveal itself in time. While the Hill and
Hartman lines may come to an under,
standing it does not seem reasonable
that the Milwaukee will back out after
placing surveyors in the field, knowing
the rich country that lies open for
Development
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14

Mrs. George Chapman entertained a
party of ladies at five hundred on Tues
dav afternoon. 1t was most delight
full occasion to all present. Mrs. Fred
Coleman Of HALEY, Idaho, was winner OF
the first prize, and the consolation prize
fell to Mrs. F. A. Russell. Later all we're
given an opportunity to cut for a prize,
Mrs. Y. B. Mcdowell OF Spokane being
the fortunate one. Delicious refresh'
ments we're served.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Civil and Criminal.

Anna Foley vs. Michael Foley-Decree
OF divorce granted plaintiff on the
grounds OF non-support.
WR Bitters vs. VIM Schluting-Case
dismissed.
AW Witherspoon vs. Palouse State
Bapk-Receiver ordered to pay a divi-
dend OF not to exceed 90 per cent upon
iust claims allowed.
JIG Wiley ct ux vs Thomas M Barnes
ct ux-Judgment directed in favor OF
plaintiffs for recovery OF premises and
for costs.
Josephine Clark vs Clement L Clark
Case dismissed.
DS johnson & Co vs A Valk-Defend-
ants answer withdrawn and judgment
directed for plaintiff.
Tilman Cave VS. Herman Ferchau-
Case dismissed.
State VS. Otis Oarling-Case dismissed,
State vs Harry Stone-Case dismissed.
State vs. Win Burden-Verdict OF guilty
of assault and battery; defendant moves
for a new trial.
State vs. P J Cassidy-Instructed YER
dict Of not guilty.
State vs Mary 0 Witte-Case contin
ued over the term.
State VS. Charles E Ray-Verdict of
guilty OF selling and disposing of intoxi-
eating liquors without license.
State We John Utt-Pleaded guilty to
charge OF illegal voting and fined 800
and costs.
New Cases.
State VS. Charles E Ray-Receiving
stolen property.
Probate Matters.
Guardianship OF Doyle Langdon North
rup-C H Coryell, David Hughes and y
W Horton appointed appraisers.
Estate OF William ] Gray-Alice Gray
appointed administrative, bond $40, 900.
Insanity of Stephen Larson-Com-
mitted to the insane asylum at Medical
ToH Ha
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14

The missionary societies OF the Meth
odist church held an enjoyable meeting
at the home of Mre. S. NJ. Strickler on
Thursday, January 6. Comforts we're
tackled for the Old Peoples Home in
Spokane. There was short but inter
esting business session and program,
after which refreshments we're served.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14

Miss Ethyl Kuhn entertained party
OF friends for Miss z De Davenport OF
Spokane or last Friday evening. The
evening was pleasantly spent playing
five hundred, prizes being won by Miss
Mabel Morrison and Bernard Baber.
Refreshments we're served.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-01-14
New Cases. /.
Probate M alters.

State VS. Charles E Ray-Receiving
stolen property.
Evening journal., 1910-12-22
YouIh IN ClIy and Countrr.

Chicago keCOrd-Herald
On The same day "A doctor tells us
that city life is bad for children and
a minister that country life is worse
In both cases it is moral considera-
lions that are involved Dr. Favill.
out at Oak Park. maintains that city
life tends TO undermine the moral
strength Of the boy by depriving him
of his proper allowance Of air and
exercise. The Rev Mr.. Strayer. in
the Biblical World. declares that. as
regards the grosser forms of tempta-
tion which assail adolescence. the
towns are worse than tho cities. the
villages worse than the towns, and
that the plain straight country is the
worst of all.
A seeming dilemma. Are we 10 as
sumo that all life-city and country
alike-is bad and put up the shut
ters? Not just yet awhile. For the
dilemma leaves a way out. Arrange
to be borne I'm the country. and fed
your opening nature on unlimited
fresh afr Later on come to the big
lcenters, whore the "unrelenting de-
mands of city activities" keep YOU
busy and out OF mischief Many young
Americans follow that plan, and ouf
country Is far from being a failure
yet