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, 1911-05-11
William Brauer Pioneer

William Brauer, an old pioneer
of the West, died at his home in
Council, Idaho, on April l4th, 49,
IL, of heart disease. The body
was buried in the cemetary at
Council on the 10Th of April.
William Brauer was born in
Germany February, 24th, 1889.
He was therefore in his 73rd year
at the time of his death. After
coming to America he worked in a
piano factory in Boston for awhile
He then joined the army and went
with his command to Fl. Steele.
where he was discharged in 1866
or 1867 This was about the time
of the building of the Union Pa.
citic road thru this country and
he and William Fl. Caldwell en-
gagged in hunting wild game to
supply the grading camps with
meat. He hunted and trapped
for many years, living in a cabin
at the mouth of Lake creek, where
he afterwards took up a home
stead. Somewhere near 1880 de-
ceased married Mrs McCann, and
to them were born several children
In the year 1888 he and his fam
lily moved to Council, Idaho, and
have resided there ever since.
William Brauer was made a
Mason in the Rawlins lodge in
February, 1887. He afterward as
sisted in the establishment of
Saratoga Lodge No. IA, being one
of the charter members of that or
ganization. He was County Com
missioner for Carbon County and
chairman of the board at the time
the iron bridge was erected here in
1855. John Thode and ME-. Hook
er were the other members of the
board.
Deceased WAS always a kind,
even tempered man, well liked and
esteemed for his sterling honesty
and integrity. While he was "A
man who always stood for the
right he never made an enemy
Every one seemed to recognize
that Billy" Brauer stood for the
right because he could stand for
nothing else. He was never con
demned and his greatest failing
was his generous nature which
was always ON the alert to help
these who were in need. His
death will but serve to impress
the nobleness of his character Oh
the memory of those who knew
him.
, 1911-05-11
Some Big Fish Stories

Saratoga people will appreciate
the following from the pen of Ma
jur Comstock, but the story sent
is too long for our columns, hence
we will give "a synopsis of it and
try to 20 the New York Sun one
better. The letter follows.
Washington, ID. @. ApI %.
Dear Colonel Crawford,
Saratoga, Wyom.
Shall we Saratogiahs allow lit
tie old New York state to put over
a fish story like the enclosed and
remain silent?
What has become of our heavy
weight fisherman Is the king
fisherman" dead or only married?
| hereby ask for unanimous con-
sent to nominate Carrot Price as
Prince Royal of Trout fishermen,
if the king don't beat the following
story.
The trout used to bite SO vorac-
lously in Saratoga that a good
fisherman had to climb a tree to
protect himself.-"How" to you
all. Yours,
Earl Comstock
The story in the New York sun
is to the effect that a boy was
leaning aver the gunwale OF a boat
looking into the water, when
trout caught him by the s and
held on until the boy fell back IN
to the boat, thus securing a INT
big trout at the expense OF
bloody nose.
We rather think we can bea'
that. Ten or twelve years ago &
boy of IL wanted to go fishing ant
coaxed his father to allow him t.
take his rod and fine fishing out
ht, A younger brother, a boy o
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School Notes

Tuesday morning a speech on
North Dakota was given by Fran
ces Bostrom.
Harriet Lee and John Howard
are back in school after an attack
of measles.
School was dismissed at recess
Tuesday afternoon in order that
the teachers might vote.
, 1911-05-11
Clausen Lake May Be Chosen
The Flow is 1908 Cubic Feet Per Second And Can Be
Greatly Enlarged

Chas. Taylor is just in receipt of a letter from X. Il. Fletcher,
the engineer for the Z. S. Geological survey, dated at Laramie. in
which he says the Clausen Lake springs have a flow of zoos cubic feet
of water per minute. This is quite up to the requirements of the
government, which stipulated for 1000 cubic feet per minute. There
is no doubt but what the flow can be greatly augmented
Mr.. Fletcher offers to make an affidavit in support of the facts
above stated if it should be so desired. The fact of this abundance
of water, coupled with the offer from Mr.. Clausen to give all the land
the Government may need for the hatchery grounds, looks quite en-
couraging for this being chosen as the site for the Government Fish
Hatchery.
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work. There were 1852 sacks of
this rich ore, Mr.. Lsdd said. He
also says there is a large amount
of low grade ore at the mine that
could be treated with profit if the
company had reduction works on
the ground, as they expect to have
shortly.
, 1911-05-11

Archie Campbell came up from the
company's sheep camps Sunday. He
was accompanied by George Dunn
whe came over from Rawlins for a
short visit.
, 1911-05-11
Our Washington Letter
Washington-Senator War;

Washington-Senator Warren
has called the attention of the
Commissioner of the General Land
Office to the desirability of taking
prompt action for placing upon
the market the lands in the coded
portion of the Wind River Indian
Reservation which remain undis-
posed of on August |, 1911, this
date being the expiration of the
five year period from the opening
of the lands to entry under the
act opening she Wsnd River Re.
servation. The act in question
provides that any lands remaining
undisposed of at the expiration of
five years from the opening of the
lands to entry shall be sold to the
highest bidder for cash at not
less than one dollar per acre, un-
der rules and regulations to be
prescribed by the Secretary of the
Interior
Immediately after August l.,
the Register and Receiver of the
land Office at Lander will be call
ed upon to make lists of the I'M
disposed lands, ard at the earliest
practicable day after these lists are
completed will arrange to sell the
lands, which aggregate in area
over 100000 acres.
Neutrality-suspicious. w. Dyer,
who was recently appointed spec
ial agent of the general land Office
with headq rar'ers at Denver, will
leav We here with his family about
the middle of May to take up his
new work. The appointment OF
Mr.. Dyer to this responsible po-
sition tells the story of another
Wyoming boy who has made good
Born at Rawlins he received his
education in the public schools
there, and after filling several
clerical positions with credit &C
cepted the position of private sec
rotary to Congressman Mondell.
When Mr.. Mondell succeeded
to the craftsmanship of the House
Public Lands committee, Mr.. Dyer
was appointed as clerk-a position
he has filled with entire sa%tisfac-
ton, and only resigned by reason
of the changed political complex
ion of the House. He is regarded
by the older member RS as the most
efficient clerk this Committee has
ever had. and could have undoubt-
eddy held his position had he not
felt that the place should go to a
democrat.
, 1911-05-11
The City Election

Tuesday WAS IA most Disagree
able day, the wind blowing a gale
all day. The election passed off
very quietly, tho there vas a great
deal of work done for each ticket
in the field. The judges were E.
l.. Blood, G. f. Holck and Hans
Christens en- and the clerks G.. f.
Clark and d. M. Plaster. There
were 2O6 votes polled and the re-
suit is given below.
, 1911-05-11

The new council, as it now stands
is composed of M. b. McKillip,
mayor, w. G. Summons, G. F.
Holck, III. E. Pilon, and j.. W
Cluf, councilmen. The council
met last evening and organized.
and after the council had elected
Glenn L. Scott marshal and raised
the salary of that office to $50 they
adjourned until Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
WIRELESS MESSAGE
SENT FROM AERO
Tests at San Francisco Prove
Highly Successful.

San Francisco, Jan. N.-Lieut Paul w.
Beck, United States Signal Corps, to-day
sent messages by wireless while up in j
Wright biplane piloted by Parmelee. Beck
used a special apparatus weighing only
thirty-five pounds. Rubber insulated cop
per wire carried the current over the
framework Of the aeroplane and connect
ed with 500 feet Of copper wire that trailed
behind. Beck sent messages from 500 feet
in the air which were taken clearly on the
field. The wireless station at Mare ISL
and Navy Yard and at Yuba Island also
picked up the message.
The tests made to-day open up a wide
field for the Signal Corps Of the army,
which will Immediately start to perfect
Instruments light enough to carry in
aeroplanes without affecting the stability
of the machine and which can cover a
territory of several hundred miles. The
possibilities of transmitting Information
by wireless from aeroplanes are almost
unlimited. and will be of great value to
the service. An air scout can locate
troops and transmit Information to his
commander, and even though he should
be shot before he gets back he has
served his purpose"
One Of the features to-day was the car
rying by Brookins in a Wright machine
of President Scotford, Of the aviation
committee. He weighs 249 pounds. and is
the heaviest man ever taken up in q bi
plane.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
KNOX is INSISTBNT
IN POTASH CASE
Makes Third Attempt to Get
Expression from Germany.

For the third time within the last
month the State Department has taken
steps to ascertain the attitude of the
German government on the potash ques-
ton. which has been pending for some
time. Secretary OF State Knox cabled
yesterday to DR.. David J. Hill. American
Ambassador at Berlin. asking him to as
certain the views of the German foreign
Office on the question Of discussing the
matter through diplomatic channels.
About 4 month ago Mr.. Knox addressed
a formal communication asking the Ger
man government TO agree to a diplomatic
discussion of the question. Several weeks
ago this was followed by telegraphic
inquiry as to the intentions of the Ger
man government. The inquiry sent yester-
day is the third attempt to obtain an ex
preston of the view of the German gov
ernrnSnt on the subject.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
FIGHT ON Jim CROW" CARS.
Commerce COmmi salons Orders Up
held in Federal Court.

AS the result of an opinion handed down
yesterday by Judge Sanford. Of the United
States Court for the Middle district of
Tennessee. the question of Jim crow"
cars in the South may be reopened before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In June, 1907, the commission decided
that segregation of white and colored
passengers on interstate journeys was a
reasonable regulation of interstate traffic.
but that the carriers must furnish white
and colored passengers paying the Same
amount of fare with equal accommoda-
tionS.
Attorney John H. Marble. OF the COM
mission, yesterday received a telegram
from United States Attorney Tillman at
Nashville. saying that Judge Sanford had
overruled the railroads demurrer denying
the jurisdiction of the Interstate Com
merce Commission in the premises. Of
ficials of the commission contend that un-
less the railroads afford the same ac-
commodationS for colored and white pas
sengers the commission will have no al
tentative but to direct the Southern rail-
roads 10 discontinue the use of the lin
crow cars and allow negroes to ride in
the same coaches with white people.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
DETERMINED TO WIN FAIR.
CaIifornians Hold Conference with
Western Representatives.

Members CT the California delegation
are determined 10 win in the exposition
controversy. In order to combat the ef-
forts of the New Orleans workers, tEe
California delegation brought about
conference yesterday OF all representa-
tiyes west of the Mississippi Valley
Among those who attended the meet
ing at tie New Willard were the follow
ing Representatives.: Messrs. Engie-
bright, McKinlay, knowland, Kahn.
Hayes, Needham. and McLachlan. Cali
fornia: Edward T. Taylor and Atterson
W. Rucker. Colorado; Thomas r. Ha-
mer Idaho; Charles n. Pray. Montana:
George a. Bartlett. Nevada: l. B. Han
na, North Dakota: Willis c. Hawley and
". r. Ellis, Oregon: E;ben w Martin.
South Dakota: Joseph Howell. Utah:
Ralph H. Cameron. Arizona; James
Wicke-sham Alaska; William E. Hum
phrey. w W. McCredle, and Miles Poin-
dexter Washington, and Frank W. Mon
dell. Wyoming.
Fred 3. Lloyd and former Judge Frank
n Short. of Fresno. We're appointed a
committee to prepare a resolution to be
ADDED to the Kahn bill, which will define
positively and clearly San Francisco s
position in regard to a government ap-
preparation.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
COAL FIELDS TO BE OPENED.
Senate Committee Expected to Re-
pOrt Favorably,

The prospect that the Alaska coal fields
will soon be thrown open to development
is said to be good.
The Senate Committee on Public Lands
yesterday gave hearing on Senator Mel
sons bill providing for the leasing Of
Alaska coal lands. and with the amend
ments added to the bill during the course
Of the hearing. the measure is practically
ready for reporting to the Senate. 1t is
said by the promoters of the bill that it
will go to the Senate with only one dis
senting vote, and that its passage by the
Senate is practically assured.
Important changes were made in the
bill during the hearing, the principal ones
being the eliminat ton Of placer and quartz
gold and copper deposits from the coal
land leases, AMI an amendment giving to
the Interstate Commerce Commission full
supervision not only of the sale price Of
the coal produced. but of the Transporter
ton charge as we'll. This latter amend
ment is one that has been demanded since
the Nelson bill was introduced, and 1t is
believed that 1t puts the alleged possi-
bility of a monopoly under this bill en-
tirely out Of the question.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Opponents Of the proposed change in
the size and seating arrangements Of the
hall Of the House Of Representatives,
which it is proposed to carry out during
the long recess of Congress this coming
summer. have dug up the fact that many
years ago the English bench-seating sys-
TEN was tried. although the size of the
chamber was not changed at that time.
But ii lasted only for a single session.
The benches on which the members sat
during the single session. in imitation of
the legislative brethren Of the tight little
isle, were presented by the House au-
thorities of that time to another branch
of government service. They now fill the
assembly hall at the Government Hos
pital for the Insane, across the Ana
costa.
And the most fitting place for them,'
say the anti-bencherS of the House.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
Will GET NEW NAVAL BASE.
United States to Acquire Control OF
Galapagos Islands.

The acquisition of the Galapagos Is
lands, off the coast of Ecuador. on the
west coast of South America, by the Unit
ed States as naval base may be COM
pleted within the next few years. 1t was
admitted at the State Department yes
terday that negotiations have been under
way for some time between the United
States and Ecuador on the subject
The group of islands is owned by Ecua-
dor No definite offer for the islands, it
was said. had been made.
According to military experts the is
lands will become of strategic Importance
upon the opening of the Panama Canal.
They are located about LOO miles south
west of Panama.
1t is contended by experts that the
control of the Galapagos Islands by
foreign power would not be conducive
to the protection of the canal by the
United States.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

bowed her head in her hands for a time.
Then she had to brush the tears from
her eyes.
Isaac Smith. a white-bearded veteran
Of eighty-four, who knew the defendant
since she was Laura Farnsworth. a pau
per child Of six. was called for the pur-
pose Of telling about her early struggles
how her mother was weak minded, her
father worthless, and how she had to
make her own way in the world since
babyhood. But the court would not al
low Smith to testify, deciding that the
defendants early history was inmate
rial and merely a play for the sympathy
Of the jurors.
Attack on Physfeian.
A final assault upon the reputation Of
DR.. Myers brought the defense to a close.
Henry Schrebe. prominent citizen.
swore he would not believe Myers on
oath. So did DR.. E. E. Plant and DR.. J.
B. Morrison. The latter also testified that
Dr. Myers does work in the sanatorium
of DR.. Haskins-the latter being a broth
er-in-law Of Albert Schenk-and receives
Here the defense, to the astonishment of
every one who has been following the
case. rested.
Public opinion is about evenly divided
now as to the outcome. Most persons
believe that the State has undoubtedly
built up a wonderfully strong circum-
stantial case. and has shown everything
except the actual putting Of the poison
by Mrs. Schenk into her husbands drink
ing water and medicines.
But at the same time the forecastcrs
of the verdict reason this way: "John
Schenk Is alive and well again. No last
ing harm was done him by the poison.
The jury will take that into considera-
ton. will also be moved to sympathize by
the defendants sex. will probably disbe-
lieve DR.. Myers. because Of the testimony
pronouncinx him q nlalpractioner, and
may. therefore. bring in a verdict Of not
guilty."
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS.

The credentials Of Senator Lodge hear:ng tho Sa;
Of the State Of Massachusetts, And tho signature of
Gov. Foss. wue presented 20 the Senate by Senator
Crane
in both houses H CSpgress recommending an
amendment to the government employees liability
bill make the relief general instead Of applying
it to individual cases they rise.
The paragraph in the post-onbce ausruysiation bill
which provides that mail should not be delivered IN
the future at riacs not pruvidmg suitable recepea-
cis at the doors entrances taken or the
bill y-stoyi1y morning when 1t read in the
House.
A bill to incor,nrate the Grand Amy Of the Re
public corporation Of the District Of Columbia
introduced in the Senate By Senator William
Warner of Missouri. Tho objects of the incorpora-
ton, stated in the till, are fratenal banevolent
and patriotic.
bin to authorize the building Of raiiruad trcstle
the Anacostia road. near its intersection with
Benning. by Joseph Swift. who owns . gravel pit On
the cast 6de Of that road. Tho hill rrusides that
the treatle shall be removed in H12 By Swift at his
own expense.
Memorial exercises to tho lste 8enatnU Dolliver
of Iowa, and Clay. Of Georgia, will b held in the
Senate Saturday. February Is The Senate disa,sssd
the adviaahity Of holding mGmDRial exercises out
of respect to deceased Senatos On Sunday rather
than legislative days, hy reaaon of tho crowded
condition Of business in the Senate.
A bin introduced b. Representative Sezeno Z
and Means Committee. proposes to anthoriss the
Secretary t the Treasury 10 sneept deposits of gold
in smomts from % upward upon which be nay
issue gold certificates Of determinations rsnginG from
80 10 $lo.oao until . total o SloeSO.W ha bsea
reached.
bm to eianify Prcsidential pustnasteR, IN %
cusdanos With the rsuunandat3ous In TIE Prd-
dents annual manage 70 C1nuse0 v1s infzoduccd IN
the Senate yestadU b. Senator Thsodnrs. Burton,
yof Ohio. Th0 bin suthoEiso the Pssa6snt to make
ths e3aai6cafjoa. which Win Cary With e IL puvw
0iFd do ViEheuE - aosi0 - GsnuE e -
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
PLANS FOR SEA FLIGHT.
VIII Follow Smoke o
Torpedo Boats to Cuba.

Havana, Jan. H.-Aviator McCurdy.
who win in a few days attempt a flight
from Key West to this city. arrived here
on the torpedo boat Paulding this after
noon, his brother and Mr.. Fanciulli. his
manager. accompanying him.
The torpedo boat Drayton followed the
Paulding at varying distances for the
purpose Of ascertaining the distance at
which her smoke was visible. a. Nc
Curdy purposes to use the smoke Of tor
pedo boats as his guide on his flight.
The smoke to-day was visible for q dfs-
tance Of fifteen miles from ship to ship
There Is no doubt McCurdy at greater
height from the sea win readily descfy
smoke for twenty or twenty-five miles
NcCwdy arrived too late to select q
landing place, but he YIN probably select
the parade ground At Camp Columbia
He says II the CONDITIONS are the same
~ prevailed to-day he viii Be able 70
make the night In two hours. He win
return to-@crrow 70 kay Wet whsncs
- vW ~ xoaDaavs Uua1hr UeitelG
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
TARIFF BOARD BILL READY.
Compromise Measure to Be Pre-
scented Tuesday.

Chairman Payne, of the Committee on
Ways and Means. announced yesterday
that the committee will report on Tues
day a bill proposing the creation of a
permanent tariff board. The measure
will be made up of provisions of the
Dalzell and Longworth bills. Chairman
Payne declined to outline its terms.
The bill which is to be given the ap-
proval of the committee was framed by
a subcommittee composed of Represent
atives Payne. Dalzell, and Longworth.
Doubt is expressed that the bill will be
enacted into law at this session. In fact,
the Republican leaders will be thankful
if they succeed in getting an appropria-
tion for the maintenance of the present
board in view of the fact that the Demo-
Gratis intend to fight it.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
ANDREWS COMPANY WINS.
Awarded Large Contract for Gov
ernment Printing Supplies.

AT d meeting of the Joint Committee
on Printing. composed of Senators Smoot.
chairman; GallinSer, Richardson, Bourne.
Smith. Chamberlain, and Fletcher, and
Representatives Cooper. Sturgiss, and
Finley, awards for the furnishing of pa
per and supplies to the Government Print
ing Office for the fiscal year ending Feb
ruary %, 1912. were made yesterday. AL
though there were thirty-eght bidders.
principally of mills in all parts
of the United States, the r. p. Andrews
Paper Company, of this city, was award
ed the greatest number of items.
This years contract is the largest ever
let by the Government Printing Office.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
HOUSE..

The House gave further consideration to the
r,ost-officr Appropriation bills. Western members
made an assault lpon the provision reducing the
corps Of railway postal clerks. The fight on 1t
will be renewed when the House resumes consid-
Grafton of the bill next week.
The Naval Committee presented majority and
minority reports the bill proposing 70 reward
Commander Pcary. Majority recommends that
hs he retired with rani. Of admiral. Minority
r.rprt criticises National Geographic Society for
irdrrsing Peary's claims after cnly c1TsHJ e1-
animation.
The House adjourned al AS n n. to meet at
noon Monday.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
(Saturday, January q, ELL
SENATE.

The Senate devoted most Of the day to dis
czIsson of the ocean mail bill, Senator Cummins
continuing his speech in opposition to the meas
urc, while Senator Hepburn spoke in support OF
it. Senator Gallinger. who is in charge of the
measure announced that he would accept an
amendment to provide fer the establishment d
OCEAN mail lines to japan. China. the Philip
pines. and Australia, as we'll to South Ameri-
can countries
An effort to reach agreement for day to
vote on the resolution to unseat Senator Loriner.
Of Illinois. failed Senator Beveridse asked
unanimous consent that January 81 be fixed as
the day for taking a vote the bribery charges.
but there was instant opposition from Senator
Hcyburn Of Idaho who also objected to taking
vote a w,s.k later.
The Senate adjourned at $50 p. m. to meet at
neon MuGay.