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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27
Mexico's Unjust Government.

1t cannot be denied that II It be
within the power Of any one man to
make country, then Portirio Diaz
has made Mexico as we find 1t today.
The questions follow: Has the work
been well done? Is Mexico modern?
What sort OF place for human be-
ing Is Mexico, anyhow?
In Mexico there are chattel slaves,
at least three-quarters Of a million OF
them-tve per cent OF the population.
That Mexican slavery is widespread
IS admitted by the warmest defenders
OF the Diaz system.
The lives OF these slaves are fright
full beyond description. Our negro
slavery before the Civil War was
paradise compared with their lot. In
this slavery the Government is an
active partner. Without the active
partnership OF the Government the
slavery could not be maintained for a
single day. Diaz is the Mexican
Government. Is nation modern
which maintains slavery? Can any
ruler who deals in slaves properly be
termed statesman?
In Mexico there are at least five or
six millions OF peons-one-third of
the population. These poems are only
slightly removed from chattel slavery.
They are bound to their employers by
debt, and under such terms that
there is no hope of their ever paying
their debt. Hundreds OF thousands
OF them never owned piece or money
in their lives. Where wages are paid,
they range from nine to twenty five
cents day In our money, without
board, clothing or provisions. The
poems live and die In rags and seldom
taste any food except corn and beans
/, the prices of which are usually highe
than the same articles cost in th'
| United States. The poems have absO
lutely no opportunities to learn Il
read or to advance in any way. !
they run away from their employer
they are hunted down and br0ugh
back by the duly appointed con
stabulary OF the State. The system
OF peonage has expanded during tn
regime OF Diaz and the conditions 0
the poems have become much worse
Can nation which supports sys
tenn OF personal service for debt b
called modern? Can ruler who La
never attempted to abolish or nit
gate such system properly be calle
a statesman?-John Kenneth Turner
: in Pacific Monthly.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27
PRAISES LEWISTON NORMAL
Educator From Australia Pleased
With Idaho School.

Lewiston, January 23-Dr. John
Smyth, President OF The Teachers
Training College of Melbourne Uni
versity, Melbourne, Australia, spent
the entire week in observing the
equipment Of the Lewiston Normal
school, and its methods of training
teachers. He was very much inn
pressed by the work that Is being
done by President Black and the
faculty.
Educated in Scotland and In Ger.
many, graduate of both the Uni
versitles OF Edinburgh and Jena,
with more than twenty-five years
experience in educational work In
Great Britain, New Zealand. and
Australia, DR.. Smyth is recognized as
an authority on the training of
teachers. In letter just received
by President Black, of the Lewiston
Normal, DR.. Smyth says: "We not
only were allowed to enter into your
work but into your home. l am, in.
deed, especially indebted to yourself
for the frank talks you had with me,
and for your kindness 10 enabling me
to understand your aims and methods.
You need not be afraid TO let any
visitors see your institution. 1t rests
on too solid basis to be afraid of
any kind of criticism; it's growth will
be sound and healthy"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27
Commissioners Proceedings

Jan. H.
The board approved official bonds
OF the several constabies and justices
Of the peace of the county.
The sheriff's quarterly report was
approved.
Bills allowed:
w G Quarles work 10 assessors
Office 5 Is 40
A p Bailey sheriff 500
D Z Dandy deputy clerk 300
II II Barton expenses to st.
Anthony, juvenile charge 1915
G A Berry witness go
The board inspected the county Jail
and found it in satisfactory condition
The indemnity bond OF Alfred 3.
Norlin for duplicates for lost war
rants amounting to $l3S, was ap-
proved.
Jan. l2.-
The petition of Frank Siser askfn ny
aid for A G Smith, an indigent per
son, was granted. and it WAS ordered
that J. w. Slater of Medimont be
allowed to furnish suppl IS 10 the
amount OF $40 to the said A G Smith.
Jan. 13.-
The board proceeded to select $50
names from the poll lists TO serve as
trial Jurors for the year 1911.
Adjourned to Jan. I6.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27
PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICANS
Organize League at Washington to
Help Popular Government.

Help Popular Government.
A Progressive Republican league
has been organized at Washington,
D. G., the declaration OF principles
being signed by nine republican
United States senator's, the governors
of six republican states and 13 men,
bers of the house.
Senator Bristow, of Kansas, said:
"IL is desired merely to further pro-
gressive principles of legislation. We
believe that the country's welfare re-
quires responsibility to be placed
more directly on the people," Sem
ator Dixon. of Montana, said: 1.-THE
object is really to get closer to popular
government, that Is ALL" Congress-
man N )rris, OF Nebraska, said: ..If
the people want President Taft in
1912, the leagues organization will
help him. it will not iniure him.
Following Is the declaration of
principles:
The league believes that popular
government is fundamental to all
other questions. To this end 1t advo-
Gates:
81. Election of United States
senators by direct vote OF the people.
"2. Direct primaries for the nomi-
nation Of all elective officials.
's3. Direct election of delegates to
national conventions with oppor-
tunity for the voter to express his
choice for president and vice presi-
dent.
"a. Amendment OF state consti-
tutions providing for the initiative,
re ferendum and recall.
rs. A thorough going corrupt
practices act.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27
COST Of THE CAPITOL
Figures Produced by Governor
HaRley.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Income Tax Amendment Ratified.
Appropriation Bills.

A bill to amend the Sunday rest
law by making it more liberal was
laid on the table by unanimous
vote in the house at Boise Monday
OF this week. In the senate, how
ever, Senator Potts introduced q
bill to allow city councils and
boards of village trustees to enact
ordinances permitting theaters and
moving picture shows to keep
open on Sunday, when such coun-
ellis and boards arr. petitioned to
do SO by majority OF the voters
OF the city or town.
In response to resolution by
Senator Macbeth fivnres were pro-
duced by Governor tIawley giving
estimates on the probable cost Of
the state capitol building. The
figures were furnished by Herbert
+. Quinley, the superintendent Of
construction, and +. Tourtel-
lotte, the architect. The esti-
mated cost Of the complete build
ing is given at $l,S77, 3ol, as
follows: Central portion, $I,I65,-
542; each wing, $33r.4a6. II is
estimated that the amout now re-
quired to. complete the central
portion is $40, 34a, and Governor
Hawley, in special message,
urges the Legislature to vote bonds
in sufficient amount 10 complete
the building.
On Monday the senate passed
the Williams bill to provide bond
issue OF $40, 900 for the construc-
ton of road from a point near
Boise to Payette lakes.
Last week the senate adopted
the resolution favoring the income
tax amendment to the federal
constitution. SIS
A joint committee was appointed
to investigate charges against
members OF the state land board
and other state institutions.
A bill has been drafted to create
the Office OF state commissioner Of
taxation with salary Of $4,000 a
year, and assistant at $1,000 ayear.
A resolution was introduced in
the house, Jan. Io, proposing an
amendment to the state constitu-
ton providing Tor statewide pro-
hibition.
Governor Hawlev has appointed
John McLane of Boise to be I! e
second judge in the Third district.
Contrary to early indications,
two junketing trips we're arranged
for, one committee to visit the
state institutions OF the north, and
the other the institutions of the
south and southeast.
A bill has been intro luced in
the legislature fixing license ol
$4,000 year for wholesale liquor
dealers selling liquors in "dry'
counties. Senator Freehafer, au.
thor Of the measure, says whole
salers are shipping liquor in large
quantities into the l6 dry" coun
ties of the state and selling it il
original packages. lie says the,
are doing tremendous business
and should be compelled to pa,
| license.
Bell and Morgan OF Latah hav.
introduced a bill in the house pro-
yiding for the issuance of stat,
bonds in the sum OF $50, 900 t
erect and furnish the north wing o
the administration building Of th'
University Of Idaho, and for tn,
repayment Of money advanced b,
regents and interest thereon.
! Representative J. X. Bell, chair
man of the committee on apprC
CONTINUED ON PAGE Two.)
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27
LIST FOR JURY sEVICE
Names Of $50 Drawn at Ceur d.
Alene for 1911.

The board Of county commits
sioners last week selected the fol-
lowing list OF names from which
juries will be drawn for the terms
of the district court during the
year 1911:
st. Mares precinct-Frank E
Goode, John Bolton, A. A. Darknell,
Emil Montandon, Orland A. Scott,
Otis Williams, George Mutcb, A. j.
S. Bredwald, 7. P. Campbell, George
M. Keister.
Harrison-Louis Coplin, Walter
Russell, Fred Linquist, Sam Avery,
Ed Whiting, John Taylor. Fred
Snyder.
st. Joe-John FerrilI, Daniel
Mason, Fred Ramsey. G. j. Ross, A.
b. Allen.
Rose Lake-Hugh Porter, j. H.
Jarrett, Byron w. Dixon.
Medimont-H. McPhee. Titus
Blessing, A. j. Cole.
Lane-Iyer Moore, Archille Fortier,
Owen Garrison.
Mission-M. w. Dwyer, Pat Whal-
en-, G. N. Murray.
Carlin Bav-F. w. Sullivan, John
Seat.
Emida- c. 1. Well, e. B. Brown.
Fernwood-W. A. Haynes, Peter
DesGranges.
Santa-S. E. Renfro, P. G. Mash.
burn.
Sanders-James Simons.
DeSmet-Otto Ludwig.
SQuaw Bay-W. A. Rhodes.
Harrison-S. w. Green, Thos r.
Wall, Dennis Frost.
Power Line-August Ludwig.
ChatcOlet-John A. Armstrong.
Wolf Lodge-Newton P. Helm,
Jas G. Jennings.
Lakeshore-Gust Haynes, Albert
Esgate, A. Borson, D.. j. Newell,
Chas. H. Nudge.
Lewis-P. ]. Johnson, ]. P. Healy.
Lacrosse-Frank Beck, Henry
Leach.
Kootenai-H. A. Barton, George
9. Searles. James Elder, Symon Acre,
Sol Meyers, II. e. Seagrayes. Benton
Donart, D. f. Webb. w. Hensler, H.
Sudan, G. A. Waters.
Sherman-Henry Epinger, J. S.
Green, John B. Fredericks, r. B.
Dickerson, w. A. Hicks, A. Carlson,
Isaac Cooper, G. M. Cross, J. b.
Justice, w. w. Stoddard, J. H.
Crawford, ]. A. Smith, +. S. Hard
Ing, Ed VanCleve, VIM Murray.
Spirit Lake-Frank Mcmahon,
Warren Dent, Henry G Taylor. Geo.
Tyler, Oscar Weir. !.
Athol-George W. Clark, J. B.
Peterson, Chas. G. Goodman, John
Noble Jr., Luther Eggers.
Rathdrum--E. FL. Bradbury.
Ernest r. Satchwell. Corbin Feely,
Angus G. Mcintosh, J. v. McCoid.
Gust Roth, J. W. Conklin, d. 2.
Lyon, Fred Goodrich, Chas S. Green.
John G. burlington, Hamilton Davis,
B. T. Brown.
Hauser-Milton Barto, Joseph
Bowers, Carl Hollander.
State Line-E. A. Michaels, Chas.
Waggoner, w. H. Cable, W. f.
Plonske, S. .. Lyon.
Post Falls-D K Matthew'S w. r.
Loan. A ] Shanks, John Schuetzel.
Rimrock-Iohn w. Anderson, WIN
Colman.
Hayden-Jasper Cooper. John
| Clinton. ]. G. Rronhy. Joe Rncklo
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27
Call for County Warrants.

County Treasurer w. j. Mcclure
has issued call for county warrants
as follows: Current Expense warrants
to apd including No. 800, dated July
5. 1910; and General Road warrants
ITO and including No. 465, dated
March 10, 1910.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27

Members Of tie Westminster Cor
px gatit q II church of Spokane have
ado, pted resolutions favoring the
closi ng OF drug stores on Sundays.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27

Coyotes affected with rabies are
causing much trouble for stock and
sheep IN parts OF Washington and
Oregon. In some instances the ami
mails have invaded towns. A pack
charged into the village OF Dnrkee,
Ore, Jan. 19, many people and dogs
being bitten. The coyotes were
driven out and all the dogs killed TO
prevent further spread of the rabies.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27

-Four saloons have opened at New
port Wash, as result Of the recent
local option election which the.
..weets" won by by % votes.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-01-27

Don't forget the band concert next
Tuesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Secretary Fisher.

Secretary Fisher takes charge OF the
Interior Department today, assuming
large responsibility in circumstances hap
PLY conducive to his success He is a
new man in national affairs in the sense
that this is his first assignment to federal
Office. This, however, does not signify
lack OF experience. for ne has long been
active in his own city as an advocate of
and a worker for municipal reform, while
he has participated in various movements
of nationwide Importance affecting the
public welfare. A firm believer in con-
structive conservation of the national re-
sources. Mr.. Fisher is exceptionally quail
fed through his studies and active work
along these lines to attack the questions
questions of great legal compleXity and
Of far-reaching Importance. From what
is known of his method OF working it is
to be expected that he will proceed con-
servatively to ascertain all the condi-
tons before acting. His legal training
define issues. Possessing the confidence
of the President, he should be able to
write a record of useful service which
will rebound to the benefit and the credit
Of the administration of which he now be-
comes a member, the more satisfactory
beset the department and the long period
Of agitation which, it is to be hoped, has
been closed with his appointment
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Owen Of Oklahoma.

senator owen of Oklaho does not
shy at the new doctrines which are
giving some of his democratic brethren
much anxiety. Rather does he like and
hail them as in line with the necessi-
Ties OF the national development. He
boldly champions the initiative and ref
erendum. and explains the doctrine
from his point OF view In time we
shall probably hear from him as
frankly as to other questions now
under discussion between the two
schools OF democrats. He speaks for
the new school. and in part represents
the newest state in the national sister
hood. 1t may not be inappropriate to
describe him as a thoroughly up-to-
date democrat. putting off old things
and taking on new ones as he thinks
the times require.
Mr.. Owen is very frank also about
other matters Take his opinion of
rammany Hail. which he characterizes
not a democratic organization con-
troiled by political principles. but one
composed of freebooters seeking plum
der for themselves. He is not the only
democrat OF national reputation hold
ing that view, but at present is stand
ing alone in the courage of the con-
viction.
. At the extra session of Congress the
Oklahoma senator may have opportu-
nifty to express himself on both points.
New Mexico and Arizona will again
press for the ratification of their con-
stitutions. and as those instruments
contain the doctrines of which he ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13

squares a restful patch Of lawn breaks
the monotony OF curb and sidewalk
and masonry walls. 1t is impossible to
travel as far as a mile in any direction
without .encountering some inspiring
opening Of garden-like reservation. In
such circumstances the spring message
is exceptionally welcome.
1t is at such times as this that those
who dwell in the District give thanks
to the planners Of the city, who
realized the importance Of providing
numerous broad open spaces and lay
ing out wide streets with opportunity
for tree planting. And in the same
way the presence of public buildings in
the park areas is an affront and a
source of grievance to all. There is
nothing SO beautiful as grove OF
trees or a stretch of lawn. No archi-
lecture in the world can compare with
a we'll kept park in its appeal to the
eye Of the city dweller. The coming of
spring makes no difference with the
appearance of one Of these trespassers
upon the. health spaces of the capital.
save to give it n fuller covering and
thus to. lessen it's offense.
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proves, but of which other democratic
senator's disapprove, debate will be in
order. Extended debate on them
would have occurred at the recent ses
sion Of the expiring Congress except
that in the blockade the matter was
held back until the closing hours. AS
held the fort in support of his side Of
the contention.
AS to Tammany and it's true nature.
there may be Tammany man in COM
mission in the Senate at the extra ses-
sion. 1t may not be Mr.. SheehaD. whom
Tammany wants to send but as it cam
not be anybody Tammany opposes. il
the New York vacancy is filled by that
time it will be by a man who must OPP
pose the new doctrines and defend
Tammany against any and all asper-
sions. Such a man would be mark
for Mr.. Owen. too inviting to be iE-
nored and too conspicuous to be missed
BY speaking plainly, the Oklahoma
senator invites plain speech in reply.
and probably will get it. Let US all
hope SO. AS the western democracy
points in one direction and the eastern
democracy in another, and a democratic
triumph next year will be impossible
unless they unite. let all differences
now be fully presented so that the
country may understand the precise
condition of things Union demands
compromise and only the strong men
of the two factions can arrange
workable arrangement of that kind. 1t
will be difficult. however. for Mr.. owen
to cooperate on any terms, in tho Sen
ate or elsewhere. with the freebooters
of New York Incorporating as demo-
Gratis. And without the aid of the free
hooters, what chance of election will
Mr.. Owens candidate for President
have next year?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Spring Has Come.

Whatever happens now in the way of
fiarebacks and disagreeable weather,
it cannot be denied that spring is here.
1t came last night with a bang and
roar that shocked Washington into a
realization Of the flight Of time. There
have been thunderstorms in January,
to be sure, stray freaks of the climate
without Significance. Last nights
demonstration was the real thing, the
UNDERWRITING, ozone making kind
Of storm that wakes the earthworms
in their moldy retreats and calls them
to the surface. Washington always
welcomes a visitation Of this sort, for
il means that the trees will soon show
their buds and the bulbs will punctu-
ate the turf with their bright accents
Of gold and scarlet.
There Is probably no other city in the
world where spring has so great a
meaning as in Washington The ex-
ceptional expanse Of park surface and
the great number of street trees make
the capital a veritable garden spot in
the soft days of early blooming. Every
street is vista Of beauty. Every few
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Reelection to Office.

Gov. Harmon declares against a second
term for high officials. Not. of course, as
matters stand. He could not we'll do
that, as he is in his second term as Gov
ernor of Ohio. But he would have the
term of that office extended to four years.
and make the incumbent ineligible for re-
election. He likewise favors extending
the term of the presidency of the United
States to six years. and combining an in
cumbent to one term.
The reasons given are the old reasons.
When officials are eligible for a second
term they are tempted to steer course
during the first to obtain a second. They
play politics. and selfish politics at that,
in Office They have more regard for
their personal fortunes than for the pub
lie interests. They make appointments
and advocate or oppose measures with an
eye to the next election They are bold
or timid, as seems best for them
While this is true, the remedy proposed
might not work. The evil might not be
eliminated by giving officials OF the
grades mentioned two years more in
which to carry out the policies they
might inaugurate. Suppose four years in
a governors Office, or six in the presi-
dency, were not sufficient for such a pur-
pose? There would be the temptation for
the incumbent to name his successor
some man of his own views and under
obligations to him-and he would be likely
to embrace it. He could, and probably
would. employ all the power of his office
to that end. So the only difference would
be that instead of serving second term
himself, an ambitious man would survive
in the new administration under his lega-
tees name.
Much would depend upon the policies
such man inaugurated, and how well
he played politics. If those policies were
Of large proportions, four or six years
would not be enough thoroughly to de-
yelop and execute them; and If the man
inaugurating them possessed skill in the
manipulation of affairs he could manage
to hand over the rens to a friend and
lieutenant of his selection. A new order,
such as is conceived of in limiting an Of
fetal to one term, would not be secured.
1t is a puzzing problem. Many men
have considered it, and some have made
suggestions abo"- it. At one time Mr..
Cleveland though. me term Of four years
in the presidency enough, but was three
times nominated for President and twice
elected. Mr.. Bryan at the beginning of
his national appeal spoke for a single
term, but has been willing to accept three
nominations in his ambition to get that.
He is willing to try again, and if he sue
ceeds in landing the fourth nomination,
and is elected, he will try for, and Sc
cure, the fifth, and move heaven and
earth for a second term.
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instruction for National Guard.
ON the Chicago Trik;ln'

From the ChlcaSO IrIfIH'.
The government is turning the Mexican
trouble to good account in one direction
when it makes use of the opportunity to
give national guardsmen experience with
army operations under conditions as
nearly approaching service as can be OBJ
tanned without war. The conjecture that
the War Department is endeavoring to
cover lack of officers by placing the
officers of the guard in command may
be dismissed. The benefit to be obtained
by the state organizations from such
observation and study as they will have
opportunity for in Texas is sufficient
explanation and justification. The dis
position of the department to weld to-
gether the two branches of the country
military service is intelligent and en-
couraging
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-13
Play Days.

Jes' foolin' round, when skies are blue
An wintry SHOWS are almost through,
When sunshine fingers for day
With gentle promises Of May,
-A-listenin' fur the robins trill
Or prowlin' through the woods so still
Where the arbutus might be found
1t keeps you busy, foolin' round.
There's pleasure in the mighty game
Where people play for wealth or fame.
But when your memory brings once
more
To mind the joys you knew of yore.
1t does not turn to pomp or state
And cheers from humble folk or great,
The sweetest echoes still resound
From times we spent jes' foolin' round.
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Japan and Magdalena Bay.

+ rom the New 1OrK sun
1t must have been with a feeling of
WEAKNESS and Impotence that Baron
Cchida. the Japanese ambassador to the
United States, formally denied that
Japan had asked Mexico for q concession
of territory on Magdalena bay to estab-
lish a naval or coaling station there.
There has been no more fanciful notion
to account for the military and naval
activity on the frontier and coasts OF
Mexico than the rumor that the purpose
of the administration was to prevent the
contamination of a secret agreement by
which Japan would secure naval base
on the Pacific coast.