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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-04-07
NEWS AROUND
The STATE
Items From Various Places Re-
produced for the Benefit of our
Readers-Stories Rehashed from
Our Exchanges.


The contract for LeWiston's s
new federal building and work
on the structure will be soon
commenced. The building will
cost $76, ,956.
Frank Caruthers, a young man
of the upper Salmon river coun-
try, was adjudged insane Monday
at Grangeville and ordered COM
mitted to the Orofino asylum.
John N. Mcdowell, who was
convicted last week at Occur d.
Alene of the murder of his wife
last fall near Harrison, was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment by
Judge Dunn.
The E. P. Atchison flour mill
at Culdesac was destroyed by
fire early Tuesday morning at a
loss of $1,000 The fire is
thought to have started from
crossed electric wires.
Governor Hawley has settled
the district judgeship squabble
in Bonneville county by appoint
ing a dark horse, J. G. Gwynne,
to be district judge of Bonneville
and Fremont counties.
Senator Macbeth, who for a
time was thought to be slated
for the position of state insur-
ance commissioner, has been ap-
pointed water commissioner of
the second district by Governor
Hawley.
B. Wakefield was knocked out
in the sixth round in a fight with
Carl Aune, of Philadelphia, at
Haley Monday night and it is
thought will die. The promoters
of the fight were arrested but
Aune escaped.
The Lewiston high school won
the triangular track meet be-
tween the Moscow university,
Lewiston normal and high school
teams at Lewiston Saturday by
securing rs points as against As
for the university and IL for the
normal.
Workmen in the rich Hercules
mine at Burke recently uncover
ed a rich 7-foot vein of pure
galena ore on the 1000-foot level
that has increased the value OF
the mine by $4,00O,000. The
men who made the discovery
were all given nice rewards be-
sides their regular pay by the
mine owners.
Henry, the Jail Breaker
who has been doing the Inlant
Empire lately as a vaudeville al
traction, was exposed at Grange
vile this week where he gave ar
exhibition of how he could get
out of the vault in the county
auditors office after being hand
cuffed and locked in. A man hit
in the vault before the exhibition
took place and watched Henry
who, it is said, had keys to ur
lock his handouts and then re
moved the back of the vault doc
and turned the tumblers unit
the door could be opened. HI
then replaced the back of tn
door and walked out. Henry il
said to have had a complete out
fit of tools necessary to effect hi
escape.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-04-07
CONVICT KESTER
AND KETTENBACH
,,,,;ston Bank Officers Sentenced
en- Serve Five Years in Federal
pr;son---Case will be Appealed
to Higher Court.

A Boise dispatch dated April
sd saws: The jury in the United
States court returned tonight a
verdict of guilty of Justification
Of accounts to the comptroller of
the treasury in the case of W. F.
Kettenbach, of Lewiston, former
president, and George H. Kester,
Of Spokane, former cashier of
the Lewiston National bank of
7 ,w;ston. The other charges
were ignored.
Not guilty on indictments TIT
charging aiding and abetting of
Robnett in making false entries
on the books Of the bank; 779,
charging abstraction of funds
from the bank; 782, charging
aiding and abetting of Robnett
in the abstraction of funds of the
bank.
Guilty on counts 1, 2, 4, 5 and
6 of Indictment 780, charging
Justification of reports to the
comptroller of the currency.
Before a well-filled court room
at little after 9 o'clock tonight,
4 the jury in the Kester-Ketten-
bach case, after being out since
4 o'clock in the afternoon, re-
turned a verdict of guilty on the
counts on the indictment charg-
/ ing the making of false entries
on reports to the comptroller of
the currency.
At 7:30 o'clock the jury return
! ed for further instructions on
the matter of intent of wrong
doing on the part of the defend
ants. Judge Bean re-read the
4 portion of his instructions deal
( ing with this phase Of the case
and at about 9 o'clock the jury
again appeared in the court
rooms. Upon handing in their
verdict exception was made to
the form in which it had been
rendered and the jury was sent
out again, with instructions to
prepare their finding in different
form.
] The v4rd ct as fiji ally presented
was accepted by the court and
after reading was ordered filed
land the jury discharged.
The veld dict carries with it a
minimum penalty of five years
imprisonment on each count,
with a maximum sentence of 10
years.
(kester and Kettenbach were
sentenced on Tuesday to serve
twenty-five years each in the
Leavenworth, Kan, prison. this
Delng the minimum sentence al
Lowell by law on the five counts
on which they were found gull
W. The sentence is to run con-
currently, which would mean
their release in less than five
years. They will take an appeal
10 a higher court if possible.)
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-04-07

Allan Champion, formerly of
this place, was elected Tuesday as
a member of the village council
at Winchester.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1911-04-07
CITIZENS TICKET


M. G. Butler. .33
|. M. Julian. Northumberland. ... 81
The members of the newly
elected council met at an ad-
journed session of the board
Thursday evening and were
sworn into office and are now in
shape to have supervision of the
affairs of our city for the next
two years. Three members of
the old board were elected to
succeed themselves, viz: G. F.
Mckinney, G. F. Simon and F.
S. Winner.
The new board organized by
selecting G. F. Mckinney as
chairman and retained M. M.
Belknap as clerk and H. G. Mat
thiesen as treasurer. The resig-
nation of Charles Crawford as
marshal was accepted and the
applications of Charlie Staal, Fet
Rhoades and Albert Sorry for
the office were read and voted
on. Mr.. Sorry received a ma
jority vote and was declared
elected. The chairman appoint
ed the following committees to
serve during the term: Gene
tery-A. L. Creelman, G. F.
Simon, T. E. Housh. Auditing
"A. L. Creelman, T. E. Housh,
F. S. Winner. Streets-F. S.
Winner, G. F. Simon and G. F.
Mckinney.
A number of bills were allow
ed and, after four more lights
were ordered installed in the
north end of town and the light
ing proposal contract was laid
over for further investigation,
the meeting adjourned.
J. B. Forsmann was a county
seat visitor the fore part of the
week.
The fence around the ball
ground has been rebuilt and as
soon as the weather warns up a
trifle the boys will get out and
line up for the season.
Joseph McClaskey received a
large shipment of furniture the
first of the week for his new
furniture store and is rapidly un-
packing the same and getting it
on display.
A number of our citizens in
tend going to Moscow Sunday
and Monday to take a squint al
and possibly shake hands with
Theodore Roosevelt, former pres
ident of the United States.
At Sites Tuesday the ticket
that stood for bonding the towr
to put in a water system was de
feated. The Sites people prob
ably figure they have enough
water handy in the Clearwater
Coronation red is fashions lat
est decree, and it is expected t.
back Helen pink off the boards
Just as Helen pink put it over OF
Alice blue. Many of the girl
will look wellsin Coronation red
or even in Alice blue, who lool
like Helen Pink. lilo. Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
.EXUM WANTSF|VE
 COMMISSIONERS
MAYOR STATES OVER PHONE FROM THE CAPITAL THAT STIFF FIGHT BEING WAGED. EXERTS INFLUENCE

That a stiff fight was being waged in Montgomery for the appointment of five commissioners, rather than three for Bir- ringham, was what Mayor Exum said over the phone from Montgomery yester- day. He has been in Montgomery for the past few days and, it Is said. will remain near the battle ground in the interest of a commission bill until that measure is passed upon finally. He is trying his best 10 get the measure through and is exert irg a potent influence in that respect
 It Is hinted around the city hall that the bill will be so amended as to place the number of commissioners at five, rather than three, as MT. Percy. the au- thor of the measure. at first contemplated It was also rumored around the hall that the bill would pass and become a law be- fore the expiration of the present week.
 The interest in the commission bill at the city hall has overshadowed almost any events transpiring or about to tran spire in this state. The various aldermen arc favoring the measure or bucking it, so that arguments are rapid and warm over the measure. It is stated that the bill is to be amended on final passage so as to leave the appointing power with Governor O'Neal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
SIXTEEN MILLION TONS MOVED IN 1910
ARE THAT THIS
 FIGURE WILL BE EXCEEDED WHEN INSPECTORS REPORT
 IS COMPLETED

The coal production in this state for 1910 will exceed 16,OOO.0OO tons, from every indication. It was announced yesterday by Chief Inspector James Hillhouse that reports so far place the total at 15,717, GOO tons of coal and that 15 mines were still to be heard from.
 He said there was no question that the tonnage would exceed the 100000 mark, and that all records for mining in this state would, with that, be broken.
 All along it has been the opinion of local industrial men that the record for mine work would be broken. However. the reports have been coming in very slowly. and while the main report has not been completed MT. Hillhouse is not averse to announcing that all records have been smashed. The largest tonnage yet made by Alabama mines was in 1907, when 14,25O, 454 tons were mined In 1909 the productin fell below the 1907 figure. 13, 79o, ,26S being the total
 The report of the mine department will show that fewer accidents occurred last year in the mines, but the death rate was higher. The increase of deaths was caused by the explosions at Mulga and at Palos. Deaths from cave-ins and such minor accidents, however, were decidedly fewer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
FINDS MANY ARE
 UNABLE TO VOTE

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In looking over the registered voters of
 this county I find a great many of them
 cannot be placed on the list of qualified
 electors:
 An act of the legislature approved No
 vember 23, 1907, provides: That the judge
 of probate shall carefully compare the
 registration lists with the annual poll
 tax lists required by law to be filed with
 him by the tax collector, and in making
 alphabetical lists of electors for the use
 of election inspectors he shall include
 only those registered electors who shall
 have paid, as provided by law. all poll
 taxes due from them for the year 1901 and for each subsequent year.
 I am satisfied that quite large num- Der have moved here from other coun- ties and states, and who have either paid poll tax in the counties from which they moved, or are not liable for poll tax for certain years since 1901, and have moved from one precinct to another in this county, but there is nothing in this office that shows when they came or when their liability for poll tax began or when ended or when they moved. am very anxious to get these lists perfected, if 1t can be done, and hope you will call the attention of the people to this and urge them to come to this office and give me the necessary information so they can be, if qualified. placed on the list of qualified electors.
 J. P STILES, Judge of Probate Birmingham, February 16 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
CHAMBER MAKES
 OFFICIAL PROTEST Large Delegation Goes To Montgomery Today BOWIE IS CHAIRMAN Of Legislative Committee of Cham Der, Which Will Appear Before
 Lawmakers Committee.
 Massey's Letter
BOWIE IS CHAIRMAN

The official protest of the Chamber of cent state revenue bill will be laid be- fore the ways and means committee by q large delegation who will leave for the capital city this afternoon at $40 o'clock. The body of men who will go before the ways and means committee represent the legislative committee of the Chamber of Commerce, of which Sidney J. Bowie is chairman. The object of the chamber has been to secure as strong a representa- promised to serve the occasion. President R. w. Massey yesterday sent
 out the following letter to members of tho organization:
 Dear Sir: I am advised by Repre- sentative Brndly, chairman of the ways and means committee of the house. that
 a hearing will be given to those interested ir the revenue bill Thursday evening, February 16. at o'clock.
 
 tho welfare of Brmingham's commercial interests and active measures must be ta ken to thwart this iniquitous bill. "lt is very desirable that strong com mittee leave here Thursday evening at
 S:25 o'clock for the purpose of appearing before the ways and means committee. You have been added to the legislative committee, of which S. J. Bowie is chair man.
 Let me urged you to be present and by your influence assist us in this inn portant matter"
 The following have signified their inten- tion of serving on the committee: S J. Bowie, R. E. Collins, w. W. Crawford, Herman Beck, Colman Blach, w. T. Cox, R. D. Burnett, George A. Elinn, H. G. Seibes, R. A. Brown, R. M. Jenkins. J. K. Brockman, E. J. Smyer, W. R. Gum, E. r. Stovall, J. w. Nc Queen, J. T. Bonnyman, w. D. Tynes, Jones G. Moore, Harry S. Matthews, c. P. Ludwig, F. Caheen, J. D. Moore, Harry Coffin, w. D. Jelks, M. V. Joseph, J. H. Holcombe, B. B. Burton, John w. O'Neill w. P. c. Harding, A. H. Ford, G. B. Mccormick, George McCleery, George H. Estes, F. M. Jackson, l.. Se- vier, w. H. Kettg, T. o. Smith, R: M. Goodall, F. G. Mcconnell, D. T. Turn bull Frank Nelson, Jr., Wilson Brown,
 Robert McLester, Robert McDavid, ]. l.. Yancey, M P Messer, w. B. Leedy, John c. Smith, J. H. Miller, J. F. Stokeley
 Herman Saks, B. A. Reynolds, T. F West, l.. Pizitz, John Patton. E. Wilker- | son, John l.. Raul, Frank Lathrop. E. K | Campbell, l.. F. Young, c. B. Wood. l. C.
 Beatty, Eugene Flies, w. F. Fort, G. w
 Yancey M. l.. Miller, M. M. Baldwin and John V. Coe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
EXPLOSION ON SECOND AVENUE
 CAUSES A PANIC

Great excitement was caused yester- day afternoon about o'clock by ter rife explosion at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street. Every building was vacated almost instanta- neously and there was a near panic In the theatres across the street.
 For moment after the explosion oc- cured there was intense and astonished, not to say terrified silence; then peo- pie began a stampede to see who was killed. At that instant the fire depart ment came laundering up looking for the explosion.
 The only thing visible was a few pieces of barrel lying in the middle of the street. No one had been killed, 1t was not an anarchists bomb, nor was there fire. However, it took some time to convince the curious that such was the case and traffic was stopped at the in- tersection of Second avenue and Nine teenth street. M After the excitement was all over some one inquired into the cause of the ex- plosion and found that an alcohol bar rel had been left on the edge of the sidewalk. A smoker had carelessly tossed lighted match into the barrel and was frightened out of his few wits a second later at the explosion which resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16

Road maintenance seems to be the general topic of the day." said Charles w. Thatcher yesterday
 I've have very simple solution of what appears outwardly to be a difficult problem. By putting the waste land to profitable use along the roadside in a few years the county would have an in- come of no small proportions.
 ''This climate is adapted to the grow ing of oceans. The large thin-shelled pe- cans are the most remunerative of all varieties. This quality of pecan seldom appears in the Birmingham market. The up for the markets of New York, Bos- ton, Philadelphia and Chicago. Last year this choice variety of oceans brought 75 cents to $1 pound on the market.
 By root grating these trees will pro duce a fair crop in five years. Otherwise it would be many years before the trees would bear in large quantities. Every year after the fifth the quantity of the harvest increases rapidly. It is common Is well cared for. It is very common for these oceans to pay $500 per acre clear of all expenses.
 Tt would not be unreasonable to plant 200 trees to the mle-one hundred on each side of the roadway. Jefferson coun- ty has much more than thousand miles of road. But let us calculate on a basis of a thousand miles of roadway. Two hundred times 1000 gives us 100000 pecan trees along county highways in Jeffer- son. Suppose we only estimate the pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
HOW THE COUNTY CAN EARN
 $1O,OOO,O0O PER YEAR

duction of each tree at $50 above all ex- penses. Fifty times 100000 gives us 1o.- o00.00O. By this calculation the county would enjoy an income of s1o,0Ooooo per year from her pecan groves bordering on the county highways
 Would not this be a great relief to everyone? The upkeep of our roadways would be insured; and neat sum would remain for building new roads and for school purposes.
 This is not a pipe dream; but entire ly practicable in every sense of the word.
 "A man who has passed civil service examination on road building should be placed in charge of every F or 15 miles of the road His duty would be to keep the road in perfect repair, as well as act as caretaker for the pecan grove. These trees would afford shade for the trav- eler and enhance the value of property. And we should not overlook the advan- tage of these trees as a protection to the banks along the roadside They would check the flow of water as well as great ly enhance the beauty of the landscape.
 Fruit trees along public highways have proved a great success in Germany. And these trees, not nearly so remunerative. create fund sufficient to keep all roads In perfect repair as we'll as build new lines of roadway. We can run no risk to pattern after Europe as It Is a thou sand or more years ahead of us In experi- ence.
 Let us break away from traditional ideas and build good roads after the most advanced methods of road construction.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Wash That Itch Away

It is said there are certain springs in Europe that give relief and cure to Ecze- ma and other skin diseases. If you knew that by washing in these waters you could be relieved from that awful itch, wouldn't you make every effort to take n trip to Europe at once. Would you not be willing to spend your last cent to find the cure?
 But you need not leave home for these distant springs. Relief Is right here m your own home town!
 A simple wash of oil of Wintergreen Thymol and other ingredients as com pounded only in D. D. D. Prescription will bring instant relief to that terrible burn ing itch, and leave the skin as smooth and healthy as, that of child.
 Best possible wash for pimples and al skin impurities.
 If you have not already tried it. get at least 25-cent bottle today We as sure you of instant relief
 Collier Drug Co, Birminghanl. and w D. Taylor. Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
WANTS VOTERS TO
 BE GIVEN CHANGE
Huddleston Introduces Resolution Providing for Vote on Clos
 ing Streets

A resolution to refer the closing of the streets in the viaduct agreement to the voters of the city before "an immense acreage" is perpetually closed was introduced in the council last night Alderman Huddleston of the Third ward Is the author of the resolution. It was referred to the judiciary committee for final report. Te resolution follows: Whereas, a bill is pending before the Alabama legislature which will author tze the closing of what is said to be about 25 acres of public streets in con- nection with the construction of the viaduct on First avenue. near sloss furnace; and
 Whereas, the closing of these streets is matter of vast public importance and is calculated to have far-reach- ing effect upon the future growth and development of our city,. be it
 Resolved, by the City Council of Birmingham, that 1t is the will and de- sire of the council that the said bill, if enacted, shall contain a clause re- to the voters of the city, and allowing them to decide whether these streets shall be closed.
 Resolved further. that 1t Is the sense of the council that no important street. the closing of which would injuriously affect a large part of the people, should be closed without giving the voters of the city an opportunity to express their will thereon.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Ross c. Smith Believes It Comes Nearest Solving
 Liquor Question
CITIES SHOULD GET
 MOST OF REVENUE
Others Think This Method of Han ding Liquor Will Greatly Minimize the Liquor Ques-
 tion in Birmingham


 Many Birmingham men in all walks of life were seen yesterday as to their views on the dispensary proposition for Sir mingham.
 Without exception those approached ad- vocated the dispensary as against the licensing of saloons and a majority of them favored the dispensary above ev- erything pertaining to the handling of the hquor question.
 Many of these people did not care tc talk for publication at this time for one reason and another but it is very evident that the dispensary for Birmingham is re- ceiving careful and much favorable con sideration.
 few ministers of local churches were approached and most of them expressed as favoring dispensaries under strict reg ulation as against licensed saloons of any description.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
SHR|NERS PLANA
 B|G SAND STORM
ALL FOLLOWERS OF THE TRUE FAITH ARE IMPORTUNED TO ATTEND THE BIJOU ON FEB- RUARY 20
All the shriners are hardening.


 An edict was issued yesterday by the tentate, whereat all Shriners have their hands to their ear. It is pointed out in the official edit that the Arab Patrol will endeavor to wrest some hard earned cash from the people next Monday night, when the Bijou lower floor tickets will be sold by the Shriners. The event next Monday. Is an annual one, whereby the Arab Nobles get car fare to the annual con- clave of the Shrine. As they provide rich and racy entertainment it Is probable that a large crowd will attend the event.
 The whole programme will be handled by Capt. James Richmond McGregor of the Arab Patrol, and 1t is said one vaude vile act will be chicken fight between McGregor's "Chickasaw' from Pea Ridge 10 and another game rooster. However, Sheriff McAdory is yet to be heard from in that regard.
 The edict of Potentate Keiser follows: ''Hearken, all ye sons of the Prophet! ''Our camels are restless under the stress of restraint; the demon of rest lessness possesses our Arab Patrol. It has been the custom of these sons of the prophet from the foundation of the pyra- niids to prepare pleasures, accidents, sandstorms, and all kinds of entertain ments under the direction of Capt. J. R. McGregor. They have hiked to the loft fest minarets of our Mosque and blown east, west, north and south, and have secured for Monday night, February 20, at the Bijou theatre, $40,O00 musical comedy production. "A Winning Miss 50 people; positively high-class production. 'It therefore behooves all the followers of the true and unwritten faith to at- tend this theatre party given under the auspices of the Arab Patrol. The pro- ceeds will be used toward the Rochester pilgrimage to the imperial council in July. The patrol needs your support, and they are justly entitled to 1t.
 Therefore this ecict- is promulgated that all sons of Zamora temple shall assemble on this occasion. Wear your glad rags and your red fez.
 Tt makes me laugh.
 "F. B. KEIsER, Potentate."
 ''Same here. >.
 "CHARLEs J. GEoHEGAN, Recorder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-16
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the pro bate court:
 H. b. Brumbach of Manchester to Mrs. Annie Badger
 Norvil Duncan of Vivian to Miss Coella McClurg.
 G. w. Roberts of Quinton to Miss Matte Higgins.
 Homer spangler of Ensley to Miss Maude Broswell.
 E. o. Robbins of Republic to Miss Lillie Mae Rocket.
 Wilbur P. Marcy of Lowell, Ind, to Miss Lucy w. Dillahunty.
 Melton Noble of Birmingham to Miss Ada Lampkin.
 Fred Phelps of Birmingham to Miss Lola Cook.