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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-11-29
The Mascot
of Sweet
Briar Gulch
By HENRY WALLACE
PHILLIPS
Copyright. 1914, By he Bobbs.Mesrin
Company


Jim laughed at the sophisticated in
FAINT. "You don't believe in the thea
ter much, then. Ches?'
"Agghw replied Ches. III it amt
seven it's reven on der stage, but it's
mostly craps in der street."
"Well. son, there are such points on
the dice" admitted Jim. But let's
have something to eat and wen feel
better"
Ches rustled around after sticks in
his funny, angularly active style. sing
ing a song the while from the glad
ness of his heart. It was merry
song about mother slowly going down
the hectic path of phthisis pulmonalis
and sister. who has, one is led to be-
lieve, taken to small bottles, small
hours and undesirable companions. re-
fusing to come home and lift the mort
gage which is shortly to be foreclosed.
all in the narrow confines of twenty
five verses.
Jim listened to the inspiriting ditty
in establishment.
BIRD of the wilderness. blithesome and
Sweet be thy matin DER moorland and
lea!'
he quoted. "For heavens sake. child. y
he continued in some irritation, "where
did you learn that echo Of the morgueT
Don't you like err" asked Ches. II
his turn astonished at such lack Of
taste. ivy, OATS er gig in der city
Everybody an der ginnies wild del
organs is givin' dat out all day long"
"Well, let 'em," commanded Jim
"Don't introduce 1t to this part of thu
country. AS you render 1t through thu
nose and with the wall at the end it 1.
q thing to make a strong man lie dowI
and give up the ghost in sheer disgust
Ches, does it really make you feel gooi
to sing it?'
"Yessir-kinder." replied Ches hest
tatingly.
Lord" thought Jim. what a LII
to make a song like that recreation
Then aloud: "It's bad luck to sing be
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Tore breakfast. Ches. I'll teach you
nvelier song than that when we hit
the trail again."
So it came to pass that during the
first miles Of their days journey the
way was enlivened by the notes Of
'srhe Arkansas Traveller" Garry
Owen" "Where's My Linda-Cind
Gone" Baltimore Girls" and other
songs Of a lively character.
Ches approved Of these In modera-
ton. Then Jim tried an experiment.
With a serious face. but half an eye
on the boy. he howled, moaned and
grunted 1.-THE Cowboys Lament"
which still presents the insoluble prob
lem Of whether the words or the mu-
sic are drearier. "OooooOOO! Pla-a-ay
your flies l-o-o-w-l-y, a-a-nd beee-at
your drums sl-o-o-o-wly and play the
dead m-a-arch as you carry me
o-o-o-on!' mourned Jim. Ches was all
attention. "For I'm o-o-o-nly a
p-o-o-or cowboy. and I know I've done
w-r-o-o-o-o-o-ng!" walled the singer in
conclusion. How'd you like that.
Ches?'
"Say. dat's a ringer!'' cried the boy
enthusiastically.
Jim sat him down by the roadside
and laughed his fill. II think you're
hopeless" he gasped.
The boy was hurt in a way he could
not understand. Something panied
him, q new sensation Of not being up
to the requirements Of another's view.
His forced acute intelligence made a
bullseye shot.
"P'r'aps wen I've got err chist and
Jumpers on me like you I'll like der
udder kin err song" he said.
Jim looked at the pathetic little fig
ure on the burro. and his conscience
smote him. "That's right. boy" he re-
piled very kindly. II was only Joking.
Ought not to be any Ill feeling be-
tween friends over a joke. you know.
Now, you sing ahead all you plenty
please"
Don't say nuttin' more about IT,
replied Ches. "It's all square,"
A little farther on Jim noticed a
piece of quartz outcrop with a metal
stain on 1t. Now, a miner can nc
more pass such a thing than some
others could refuse to pick up the piI
shining at their feet. SO he took Z
stone and hammered OF a specimen
for future reference. In the meantime
Ches. on the burro. got around the
turn Of the trail.
Suddenly the boy set up shout Of
excitement. "Oh, mister" he yelled
with string of profanity, his promise
forgotten in his heat, come quick an
look at der cat! Come quick, quick
quick! What a cat! You never Sc,
SIGH a cat!'
Jim dashed forward. "Well, l shoult
say catr' he remarked as he took u
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FOR I'm o-o-o-NLY A P-o-O-oR COWBOY"
the situation. On a ledge about fifty
feet above the road crouched a full
grown mountain lion. ears back. eyes
furtively glimpsing every avenue Of
escape. wagering at the intruders saw
agely.
The small boy in Jim FELTON, rose on
the instant. "Pelt him. Ches! Pelt
himr' he cried and let fly the rock in
his hand by way Of illustration. A
wild animal seems to have little idea
Of missile.
The lion held his ground and let the
stone strike him in the side. Then,
with a screech like the vital principle
Of 10000 tomcat fights, a screech that
left a sediment in the eardrums Of
the listeners for the balance of the
morning. he fairly few up the straight
side of the cliff. followed by a rain Of
projectiles.
"Ches, we oughtn't to have done
that" said Jim soberly. IF that fell
low had been of another mind he'd
have made this the warmest day of
our lives"
"W'hy. will dey 6ght?' asked Ches.
his eyes wide open.
"They will that. son, sometimes"
replied Jim. Then he launched into
the tales of wild beast hunts. drifted
from that to the romance Of the gold
field, the riches coming in a day-the
whole glamor Of It
Never did narrator have more atten.
tive listener. There was a sort OF
white Joy in the boys face.
ooh. amt glad to git in dist" he
cried. "Here's just wot been lookin
fur" Suddenly he struck Jim on the
shoulder with a tightly clinched fist
II made fur youse der first ting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
PUT NEW RULING IN EFFECT
 ON CLASSIFICATION IN SOUTH
By c. F. STEWART

Washington November 1.-(Special)-- At the conclusion of the conference on August 26-29 between the representatives of the railroad commissions of the south ern states, representatives of the various southern railroads and the interstate commerce commission, the following stip- ulaton was made by the representatives of the carriers That if, upon final exam inaton of southern classification No s9 the interstate commerce commission should be of the opinion that certain items to which objection had been made should be suspended the southern classi- fication committee would withdraw such items for the present, put them on the public docket, and give them further con sideration, thus permitting all other parts of the new classification to become eff fective October 1.
 Subsequently the effective date of south ern classification No 99 was postponed to November 1. In order that carriers might make the changes specified by the interstate commerce commission in pur- suance of the above stipulation. In the meantime carriers have recast the classi- fcation according to the suggestion of the commission, withdrawing the object onable items and filing the balancs of the classification 10 take effect Novem- Der 1.
 Broadly speaking the recommendations of the commission was as follows
 l. That the present agricultural imple-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02

ment list be continued 10 the extent neces- sary to maintain existing privileges with respect to mixed carloads and to con tinue the present rates on the articles in that list.
 ? That the present machinery list be continued to such extent as may be neces- sary to maintain existing privileges on mixed carloads.
 3. That certain rules or parts of rules be withdrawn pending decision by the commission in the western classification list, investigation and suspension docket No. 76.
 1 That certain specific advances be withdrawn.
 The commission does not request with drawal of advances in minimum weights where it seemed clear that the proposed minimum weights could be loaded in standard car; nor did the commission recommend withdrawal of new items which maintained existing rates on an article when shipped in a secure pack age, but providede for higher rates when shipped loose. or in a loose package which might subject the article to dam age during transit
 The above action by the commission with respect to southern classification No S9 does not indicate final determination as to the propriety of the items which have been permitted to become effective and all such items are subject to com plaint in the usual manner.
 Southern classification No. g, with the above mentioned exceptions, become eff fectve November 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
|. &N. RATE HEARING ON AT MONTGOMERY Railroad Trying to Convince Commission 3-Cent Rate
 Is Reasonable

Montgomery, November 1.-(Special.) )- The taking of testimony in the case of the railroad commission against the Louis- ville and Nashville Railroad company, on a citation issued by the commission to the corporation to show cause why 1t should not fix a reasonable and just pas senger rate, was begun in the assembly room of the commission at the capitol Friday morning.
 The greater part of the day was con- sumed with the examination of w. A. Russell, head of the passenger traffic department of the Louisville and Nash vile. MT. Russell read a yoluminous manuscript, setting forth the various de- tails of the passenger department tend ing to show that the rate of cents per mile, recently established by the road, was a reasonable and just rate.
 Other witnesses for the. railroad who will be examined are A. R. Smith, third vice president of the Louisville and Nash vile; G. w. Lamb, statistcian. and others.
 The road was represented by Col H. l.. Stone of Louisville, general consul; w. A. Colston of Louisville and George w. Jones of Montgomery, local attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
BuehIers Open
 Meat Market Here
Big shop VIII Be One of Fifty Cash
 Branches.

Opening their fftieth branch, Bueh- Ter Brothers will establish an up-to- date cash meat market at 2119 Ed ave- nue in the building formerly occu- pied by the Birmingham Ledger. It is expected that everything will be in readiness for the opening this morning.
 Buehler Brothers have established plants in 30 different cities in Illinois and adjoining states and they also have several large branch establish nients in the south, and wherever lo- cated they have proved popular.
 The policy of the stores Is the in- auguration of special Saturday sales when special reductions are made be- low the regular prices. Operating on strictly cash basis and on the no- delivery plan, they are enabled to savo considerable expense.
 Charles Meyer. who has been with Buehler Brothers for the past IS yearA will have charge of the Birmingham branch. MT. Meyer is a thoroughly competent market man and there 5 no doubt but what success will crown his efforts.
 This market is equipped with the latest modern conveniences and Is said to be one of the finest in the south.- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Lavender Did Not Represent Wood

Diu ANOt ttNPitSthe 'fOOo To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The account of the murder of P. A. Wood on yesterday in Montgomery by w. G. Oakley, which appeared in your paper today, states that I represented P. A. Wood in the litigation mentioned in said account. This is an error. I did not represent P. A. Wood in this litigation, but represented as attorney James G. Oakley, who was being sued in the chan cefy court of Bibb county Alabama, by w. G. Oakley. P A. Wood was not in Montgomery at the time he was killed in the capacity of a litgant at all. but was there as a witness for James G. Oakley Soon after the bill was filed in this case P. A. Wood answered same that he had sold all of the interest he had in the property to James G. Oakley and had nothing whatever to do with the land and made no claim to any interest there in This answer is on file in the chan cery court of Bibb county. Alabama, and of this answer both w G. Oakley and his solicitors of. record were well aware. The reason why the examina tions of the witnesses, P. A Wood and James G. Oakley, was had in Montgomery was, first, for the convenience of James G. Oakley; second, P. A. Wood had stated to me some months ago that w. G, Oakley had made many threats against him and that he, Wood had removed from Bibb county to St. Clair county in order to have nothing whatever to do with w. G. Oakley and requested that when the time came for taking his evidence that the examinations be held at some place outside of Bibb county, as he did not want to have anything whatever to do with w. c. Oakley.
 I promised Wood in this conversation that his wishes in the premises would be respected. so Montgomery was named as the place where the examination would be held. l had no idea that w. G. Oakley would be present at the ex- animation of these witnesses as he was represented by two attorneys.
 Prior to the commencement of exam ination of witnesses on yesterday W. G. Oakley made several hostile demonstra- tions in the office of James G. Oakley and a pistol was taken from him by one of his attorneys, and l did not know until after the killing that the attorney had given the pistol back to w. c. Oak ley. After finishing the examination of James G. Oakley, who was examined as u witness after the completion of the testimony of P. A. Wood, w. c. Oakley left the office of James G. Oakley, and thought had left the capitol and did not know anything to the contrary until the train had left Montgomery for Cen treville, when l was informed by one of W C. Oakleys attorneys that he (W. c. Oakley) went back into the office of James G. Oakley after I left the office.
 F. A. Wood was most exemplary and law abiding citizen, and his death is to be greatly deplored.
 Please kindly give this letter space in your paper. Yours truly,
 w. w. LAVENDER.
 Centreville November l, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
TAFT DISCUSSES
 SUGAR AND TARIFF
Says Free Sugar Cannot Be Be Defended From Any
 Angle

Washington. November 1-Discussion of the sugar business as it is affected by the tariff. comprised a large part Of a long letter recently written by Pres ident Taft to Crawford Hill of Denver. The letter dealt with other issues Of the national campaign of particular in terest to Colorado. IL was made public today at the White House. The Pres ident wrote of sugar chiefly from the viewpoint of the beet sugar men who are numerous in Colorado, though be included can sugar producers in his discussion.
 In the course of his letter the Pres ident said;
 The democratic party is committed to free sugar and if it is successful at the polls we may expect as one of it's first legislative acts the passage of a bill to admit sugar duty free at our ports of entry.
 Free sugar cannot be defended from any angle. It is in conflict with the theory of a tariff for revenue only and It's effect would be to make almost eer- tain the monopolistic control of great industries. Permanently lower prices for sugar in the United States and free dom from European speculative mar kets can only be secured by producing our sugar under the American flag.
 The American production of sugar, both cane and beet, has been made possible by the protective tariff policy oi the republican party. Cane sugar rroduction dates back to long before the war but the beet sugar industry is of recent growth. In 1897, when the Dingley tariff law was enacted, there were only six beet sugar factories in the United States. Now there are Fl.
 The first Congress passed on July 1, 17S9 a tariff act included in which was a due on sugar. From that time to the present sugar has always paid a duty except during the operations ct the Mckinley law which placed raw sugar on the free list and levied half cent per pound on refined sugar but guarded the interests of the domestic producer by giving a 2-cent a pound bounty on all sugar produced in the United States.
 If the United States should abolish the duty on sugar 1t would stand alone among civilized nations as the only sugar producing country with sugar on the free list"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
EXPECTS AL|GHT SENTENCE Says Roosevelt Is Only Human and Should
 Forgive =

Milwaukee. Wis, November 1.--Bei 's~ ing that Theodore Roosevelt does .pfk bear malice toward him, John Schrank, would-be slayer of the colonel, expects to escape with light sentence.
 Schrank confided these expectations to Bernard H. Gottschalk, who occupies a cell near that of the notorious prisoner. Gottschalk is former resident of New York.
 Theodore Roosevelt is only human after all," Schrank said, according to Gottschalk
 'He was shot and has recovered. Now that it Is all over and he has had time for reflection, his better self surely has concluded that I should be pitied and not condemned When Mckinley was shot he showed forgiveness.
 "The entire case rests with Roosevelt. I know if he will come here and speak for me and adopt a broad view of the matter I will get light sentence. His word will settle the whole matter.
 q should think he would come here when the case Is tried-''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
Bessener News

Bessemer, November 1-(special. .)-In the Bessemer city court today the jury. after being out all night. returned yer dict for the defendant in the case of Pinkney R. Parsons vs. the Tennessee Coal and Iron company for 5000 for all legged damages to property.
 In the case of Thomas Bearden vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company verdict was returned for s115 The plaintiff was seeking damages for alleged killing of a mule.
 A verdict was returned for $200 in the case of Charles Travis vs. the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries.
 At the conclusion of the case court ad- journed until Monday.
 In the city court the following suit was filed: Isaac White vs. the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company for 5000 damages for alleged personal injury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
THE BASKET BALL SEASON
 OPENS AT ATHLETIC CLUB

The basketball season at the Btrming- ham Athletic club opened last night with two exciting and we'll played games be- tween the teams selected by the club. The schedule for the season includes mum Der of games between four teams desig- mated the Fwhites,'' ''Blues," Reds and Blacks" Last night the Blues defeated the Reds by score of 19 to and the Whites proved their superiority over the Blacks by the score of 29 to 20.
 The games were fast and exciting and were exceedingly we'll played for the first games of the season and from the form displayed some classy basketball will be seen at the Athletic club this season. Of the four teams the Whites showed up the strongest, playing with dash and vim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
HEFL|N RETURNS
 ID AID BURNETT He Says That Wilson Will Make "Clean Sweep Next Tuesday

Congressman Thomas J. Heflin of the Fifth district was in Birmingham last night en route to Gadsden. He goes to aid Congressman Burnett of the Seventh district with political speeches.
 Ar. Heflin has just returned from northern and eastern points where he has been canvassing in the interest of Wood row Wilson. He is sure of democratic victory Tuesday.
 'Wilson has come strong during the past two months, and will win a sweep ing victory next Tuesday," said MT Heflin
 Congressman Blacl<mon of the Fourth district was also in Birmingham last night MT. Blackmon expressed himself as being sure of being reelected in the coming primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
EnsIey Defeated

The football team of the Bessemer High school defeated the eleven of the Ensey High school at Underwood park this aft ernoon by a score of 24 to O. The line up was as follows:
 Ensley-Reed, right end; Medloek. right tackle; Brown, right guard; McWater. center; Eubank, left guard; G. Propst, left tackle; MoDowell, left end; Crook, quarterback; Gngery. fullback; Broad max, left halfback; Wade, right halfback.
 Bessemer-Thompson, right end; Bat son, right tackle; Martin, right guard :; Liniard. center; Randall left guard: Mar tin, left tackle; Rush. left end Jones. fullback; Baily, right halfback; Bum gardner. left halfback; smith, quarter back.
 Craig, referee; Father Kittrick. umpire Tubb, head linesman; Ike Marks, time keeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
CHIEF BODEKER'S
 MONTHLY REPORT
14OS Arrests Made-S526o.60 Worth of Stolen Prop
 erty Recovered

In the monthly report which Chief of Police Bodeker yesterday handed to Com missioner of Public Justice A. O.. Lane, the record showed a total number of arrests by the police and detective departments during the month of October as 14OS or something over 100 less than tae preceding month
 The total amount of fines and costs re- ceived by the recorders court was S6,- 7Se 50 while $5, ,26s. 80 worth of stolen prop ertv was recovered and returned to the owners.
 Birmingham, November l. 1912. "A o. Lane Commissioner of Public Justice, City
 Dear Sir: herewoth submit report of work done by the police department during the month ending October Sl, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
To Improve Roberts School

Under the direction of the Roberts School Improvement association work will begin within the next few days ce- menting the basement of the Roberts school. The room will be fitted up both as a play and work room for the children of the school.
 Last year the efforts of the association were turned in this direction. but it was impossible to accomplish the work with so many other demands for their money. This will be one of the greatest improve ments along school lines. It will be re- membered that Louis Hoster. Sr.. pre- sented the school handsome drinking fountain just as the association was con templating purchasing one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
HELPLESS

The sympathies of vast number of officials and citizens who called at the city hall yesterday were extended to Sec retary Seudder Ryall, for he did not have any assistants. Both of the assist ants to the secretary had been called to other duties. Miss Kate Rothrocks se- cured another position where the com pensaton was greater than the taxpayers allowed Miss Hazel McGregor will next week become the bride of an assistant in Comptroller Abbott's office. The two young ladies have been with the city for several months and made many friends among the officials and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-02
OLD PETTUS HOME
 IS SOLD AT SELMA
Transfer Made by Miles Hardy to R. P. Anderson for Consideration
 of $7500

Selma November 1.-(Special)-In the Noffice of the probate judge of Dallas county Friday morning was filed for record deed transferring the former home on Alabama street, between Church and Mabry, of the late Senator Edmund Winston Pettus The transfer of this historic old home was made by Miles Hardy to R. P. Anderson. The old Pet tus home is located on one of the prin- cipal residence streets of the city and the lot is large and on it is a large and commodious two-story colonial home.
 The servant outhouses and stables of the ante-bellum period are also there, while to the east of the lot there is nearly an acre of land upon which grows many magnolia trees. The consideration stipulated in the deeds for the transfer os the property from MT Hardy to MT. Anderson was mentioned at $7500 but it is generally conceded this amount is more than 5000 below the actual cash trans fer for the exchange of the property.
 The sheriffs office of Dallas county took on a busy appearance this after noon and from the office deputies left for every precinct in the county to serve papers relating to the fall term of the circuit court of Dallas county which will convene here on Monday, November IS. The venires for the different juries of the term of the court were drawn Friday morning and during the after noon with the summons for the differ ent witnesses in the different cases sched- uIed to be called the force of the sheriffs office became busy.
 With the converting of the court on Monday morning by Judge B. II. Miller tho grand jury will be impaneled shortly afterward. After the grand "iury has besn started to work the civil docket ol1the court will be taken up.