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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
Ftionette for killers.

Some time ago a man named Berges
was stabbed to death in the Place de
AfaIagon at A1giers. Three men were
arrested on suspicion, but as they
proved their innocence were released.
and the matter was shelved. a few
days ago, however. man called at the
said to that onicial: My name is
Marius Yvorra. I killed Berges, and
this is how I did it." The commits
sary listened to the mans confession
and said: You had better see my sec
rotary.
The secretary also listened to the
mans cc nfession, and after a little re-
Election said: Now look here, my good
man. this is not the way to get arrest
ed. You must write US a letter con-
fiji ming the verbal statements made to
US. Then Wen be able to attend to
you. Now get along" The man left
the Office, and perhaps because he was
net good writer has not been since
seen in Algiers.-Paris Matin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

A New York man recently paid $27,-
300 for an old Bible, when he could
have purchased a brand new one con-
tanning just as much religious matter,
for a dollar. Yet the man who tied
rock to his roll and tossed same from
the Brooklyn bridge would be held for
a 1unacy commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

Contrasting crime seems to have de-
veloped into a contest, and a Chicago
crook seems to be leading by several
points. When pinched for pocket
he broke out with a severe
case of confession, and confessed to
all the crimes he had read of during
the past season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

Speaking of news items. here is one
that should carry satisfaction to every
lover of justice and believer in the in
tegrity and ability of one of the coun-
try's big men: Detective W. J. Burns
was found not guilty of the charge of
kidnapping that demon Of criminals,
John J. Mcnamara. The decision was
SO overwhelming that the court stated
that the case against Burns was with
out merit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

The new white hope who has been
discovered in Burlington, Wis, has a
reach of "a inches, but it has been
demonstrated that it takes more than
a long reach to reach the belt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

Now that the presidential candidate
department is fully stocked, what
martyr will step forward and offer
himself as a vice presidential goat?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

tainly overlooked point in not ar
ranging for an election up there to-
day.
Here is a thought which should
sink down deeply into the mind of the
politically inclined, in Kansas and else
where: The Insurgents have canvassed
for months among their leaders and
the rank and file for a man to lead
them, but they have been totally IN
able to find a Moses.
There were Cummins, Pinchot. La
Toilette. Garfield, Rristow, Stubs,
Murdoch, Norris. Not one. big or lit
tie. was capable. Isn't it dreadful?
They have given up all hope. LaFol-
lette was their last straw. They hoped
that he would be their Moses with a
big M" But one by one they have
practically all dropped LaFollette until
Bristow now stands alone on the stem,
like the Last Rose of Summer.
It's the last rose of summer,
Left blooming alone.
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone.
No flower of his kindred.
No rosebud is nigh,
To reflect back her bushes,
Or give sigh for sigh.
Despairing of anyone in their ranks,
they are now trying to drag into a
contest for a third term the man who
is probably the greatest man in this
country today. who is worthy Of that
title, and who has held the Office two
terms. Roosevelt is not an "Insur-
GENT Don't forget that. He is a
Progressive all right. but so is Taft
Progressive. There can be little ques-
ton that Colonel Roosevelt is the most
popular man in the United States to-
day and he ought to be. but we can not
have him for president always and the
Republicans ought to train someone
else for that great Office.
This paper thinks that the Repubii-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

The Weather Bureau states that it
will be colder yet and that there is no
moderation of consequence in pros
pect. While the Republicans are shiv-
ering along with the Democrats. they
are glad indeed that there are no cleo
lions scheduled just now. Montana to-
day reports a temperature of so de-
grees below zero. The Democrats GER
tainly overlooked a point in not ar
ranging for an election up there to-
day.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
Advice In a Crisis.

The Saline river. Arkansas, was Out
of its bank and swift flowing. owing
to the heavy rains. An old negro and
his two sons wanted to cross, each rid.
ing a mule. The older son ventured
first and came up safely on the other
bank. The younger went next. the
father remaining to watch. Thus the
two anXiously witnessed the younger
Negroes battle against the swirllng cur
rent. The mule was swimming low.
the rider showing little except his
head and shoulders above water, when
the saddle girth broke and saddle and
contents slipped off the animal be-
hind. which allowed the faithful mule
to partially emerge from the water,
1t was critical moment. and the
watchers from opposite banks were all
anxiety. The imperiled boy clutched
upon the tail of the swim
ming animal. but the old negro evi
IDENTIFY failed to note this and shouted.
Look to de Lawd, Eph'uIh; lock TO
lie Lawd: look to de Lawd."
The more worldly son on the other
bank was obviously skeptical about
such advice under the circumstances.
or he screamed out. "Nevah YOU min
ookin' to de Lawd. Eph'um: never You
min lookin' to de Lawd-you hol' right
IN to dat mules il"-Philadelphia |
Record.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.
QHick Sales for Cash.

40 acres 1t Buckingham Stat on
small house, shed barn, good gran
airy, good well, % acres in alfal
SS,000.00 Cash.
so acres at Buckingham Station,
- acres garden land, balance "a
ialla, no buildings. $1,64O.00 Cash.
40 acres two miles west OF New
Plymouth, 4 room house good gran
airy, shed barn, good well, 80 acres
alfalfa, 10 acres young apple or
chard standard varieties. $4,000
cash and assume a mortgage for ST.
10000.
20 and 10 acre tracts adjoining
New Plymouth on the north, unim-
proved, with good water right. $500
per acre Cash.
1920 and 40 acre orchard tracts
4 miles southeast of New Plymouth,
standard varieties, at a very cheap
figure for quick sales for cash.
IL and acre tracts adjoin ng
Fruitland, in alfalfa, at s550.00 per
acre for quick sales.
20 acres adjoining the City OF
Payette, ITO bearing trees and bal.
ance trees three years old, stand
ard varieties apples. Good BULL
ings. $4,000 per acre for quick cash
sale.
Seven passenger Thomas Flyer au-
to for sale or trade.
Water Stock in Nobe Ditch cheap
for cash.
Numerous other snaps in farm
lands, town lots in New Plymouth,
Fruitland and Payette. For furth-
er particulars cali on or address
New Plymouth Land and Colonial
ton Co., Limited.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04

Actors frequently receive unexpected
proof of the realism of their art. No
long ago. on the occasion of the per
Torrance of Hamlet" by distn
guished English player. there were no
more interested and absorbed spec
tators than two newsies in the gallery
The boys had been watching the per-
Torrance with breathless interest. The
last act was drawing to II close. The
duel almost dragged the lads from
their seats.
Before their eyes the queen WAS poi
soned. Laertes killed. the king killed
Hamlet killed. On the final tragedy
the curtain started down The audi
cnce was spellbound.
In the gallery there was CHATTER aud
a crash as one of the boys mentioned
started for the door
Come on. Tommy" he shouted back
TO his companion. Hustle. Derell
be extras out ON dis"-Haiper's Mag
azine.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04

Cat-Ill get you yet. Mr.. Parrot.
Parrot-You had better tackle the
canary bird first and get a reputation.
New York Mail
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
ALIAS SUM M ON.

In The Justices Court For The Pay
cite Justices Precinct of Canyon
County, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
LEAVE
EASTWARD
ARRIVE

There's a man who would jump
at the chance to buy your property
at your price. He is not known
to you. He knows nothing of your
property, but he wants it, needs it
and will buy it. You Will find him
If you list your property with An
derson Roberts & Co., Payette, Ida
no. Office first door east of En-
terprise Printing office. 20tf
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
NOTICE OF THE ISSUANCE OF AN
ALLOTMENT
The Vale Trading Company, a cor
poration, Plaintiff


The Vale Trading Company, cor
poration, Plaintiff
a o-partnership, doing business I'M
Ter the firm name of Stain Broth
srs, Defendant
State OF Idaho County of Can
yon SIS
Notice IS hereby given that on the
18th day of June A. D. 1912 attach
ment was issued in the above-entitled
action against the property of the
aforesaid defendant, for the sum of
seven hundred twenty-five dollars
($725.00) dollars, with interest there
on at the rate of per cent per
annum from February 18th, 1911, to-
gether with the costs of this action
and two hundred dollars attorneys
fee.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said District Court, affixed this
18th day of June A. d. 1912
Geo. w. Stovel
Clerk of the Dist. Court.
Jackson and Walters
Attorney for Plaintiff
Residing at Caldwell, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the office of the City Clerk un-
til o'clock on the LIST day of July,
1912, for the erection and compile
zion OF a City Hall building for the
City Of Payette, In accordance with
the drawings and specifications, cop
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04

les Oh which may be had, on or af-
ter the 10th day of June, 1912, at
the office of the City Clerk or the
Architect, j. r. Walker. The Build
Ing Committee reserves the right
to reject any and all proposals sub
mitted. 22t4
MARTIN o. LUTHER,
> City Clerk.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
National Convention of Eks Port

For the above mentioned occasion
the o. S. L. Ry. will sell round trip
tickets Payette to Portland at he
rate of S17.45 tickets sod July 9TH
9Th 7th 8th. Final return Limit of
July 31st 1912 A valuation fee of
20 cents will be charged on each tick
ct.
24t4 G. +. Johnson, Agt.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
Ri,s and Fall Of q Barber.

Sometimes the barber to the King
succeeded in playing an important part
In the state by gaining the royal con-
fidence. Most notable instance OF this
was Peter of Brosse. at first barber
and then prime minister to Philip the
Bold Of France. He was afterward
hanged for his abuse Of power.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
NOTICE OF THE ISSUANCE
AN ATTACHMENT.

V. w. Plat as State Bank Com
missioners of the State of Idaho
having in charge of and liquidatine
the affairs and as Receiver of the
Boise State Bank Limited Corpora
ton, Plaintiff VS. w. F. Sherwood
Defendant.
State of Idaho, County of Canyon,
SIS.
Notice is hereby given that on the
Bird. day of June A. ID. 1912 attach
titled action against the property of
the aforesaid defendant, w. F. Shec-
wood for the sum of One Thousand
One Hundred Twenty Five and no 10
Q125.00) dollars, with interest there
on at the rate of per cent per
annum from 9th day of December,
1910 together with the costs of this
action, and $4,000 Attorneys fees.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said District Court, affixed this Srd
day of June A. D. 1912.
GeoW. Stoyel,
Clerk of the District Court.
Fred Mitchell,
Deputy
Claude w. Gibson
Attorney for Pla ntiff
Residing at Boise, IGaho.
First published June 6, last July
{, 1912.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04

Wanted-Students to learn the pi-
ano. Will call at the home and give
lessons. Best of references, terms
reasonable. Mrs. Theron Meade,
Payette, Idaho. 16tf
Buy paints at Brubaker G. Fultons
while the price is cheap.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
Old Fashioned.

What an old fashioned couple they
nrer'
Eyes; he never uses her as the butt
of his Jokes when they are out in COM
pany."-Chicago Record Herald.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
Fiqhtinq For Peace.

"Growcher says he favors interna-
tional peace."
yves. But he is one of those people
who can't talk about it without getting
into fight Washington Star.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04

J. A. Lauer and Edwin Lauer part
ners doing business under the firm
name of ]. A. Lauer C Bro. Plaintiffs
VS.
II. M. Williams, Defendant.
The State of Idaho sends greeting
TO the above named defendant
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear in the above entitled Court to
be held at Payette, in said precinct,
in the above entitled cause at 10
o'clock, A, M. upon the 18th day o
September, 1912 and answer plain
lifts complaint on file in said court,
or plaintiff will take Judgment a
gaInst you as prayed in said COM
plant.
You are further notified that your
property has been attached in this
action.
Witness my hand this 10th day of
Juno 1912.
X. l.. Shaw,
25t5 Justice OF the Peace.
Bowen & Riebeling
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Residing at Payete, Idaho.
For Rent Office room in Y. M. G.
A. building. Apply at Y. M. G. A.
office. ct
Fullers, Divoe, and Lincoln paints
to close out at $l.S5 per gallon.
Brubaker and Fulton
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-07-04
GAME LICENSES,

Game licenses for sale by Downs
The Harness Man, and also a COM
plete line of fishing tackle. 15tf
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-22

living tissue. When these surfaces,
such as those caused by the saving off
of branches or by shaving off all can
kered tissue, have become free from
moisture and the surface is dry they
should be treated with melted asphalt
tum. The branches should be remoy
ed, and the bark from cankers should
be promptly burned to destroy the
spores of the fungus.
When pruning in the fall 1t will be
easy to secure the dry surfaces spoken
of, usually without preparatory dress
ing. At times when trouble arises
from moisture the freshly cut wounds
may be covered temporarily with white
lead paint or linseed oil and Venetian
red and later treated. Permanent COW
ering of all wounds is required to pro-
tect from infection by wound para
Sites.-Rur.l New Yorker
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-22
LOOKING FAR AHEAD.
But If You Want Lilies Next Easter
You Must Mako Start Now.

With the month of August and its
usual excessive heat, Interest in flow
ers often lags, but there are certain
plants which to do we'll must be
started this month Prominent among
these is the Lilium harrisi. or Ber-
muda Easter lily the bulbs of which
are imported from the Bermuda is
lands and arrive the Aatter part OF
July or some time during August
In forcing the Easter lily secure the
bulb as early as possible and pot 1t in a
six or seven inch pot, according to the
size Of the bulb, using light rich soil.
composed of two-thirds light garden
soil, to which has been added and
thoroughly Incorporated one third we'll
rotted manure. Let the top of the bulb
he about one and one-fourth inches be-
low the surface of the soil. After pot
ting set away in a shaded frame or
very cool, shaded place out of doors
or Mt the base of wall, there to re-
main for a season until the bulb has
made roots. After the bottom Of the
pot is pretty we'll filled with roots it
can be removed to lighter and warmer
quarters.
II it is desired that the plant be in
sloom at Easter time regulate heat.
light and moisture to have the buds
stand out well from the stalk by six
weeks before Easter. and the time of
blooming can then he withheld or adj
vanced, as above mentioned, by the
heat. air. moisture. etc.
1t is quite essential that the green
fly be kept down. for which purpose
use tobacco water. spraying 1t on the
foliage, or fumigate with tobacco
7 smoke.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-22

late husband was woman hater, and
he got all his points from me-"
You, Mrs. Yorgany! You a.
Women have oil the characteristics
natural to their condition. Mans
strength causes him TO rely upon open
methods; woman's weakness tends to
duplicity. Then the part nature gave
her to perform, the care of children.
develops different faculties from those
needed by man. who fights the battle
for family maintenance
The colonel put out his hand impul-
sively. Shake, madam, shake! nsy
Jove, you've more sense than any wo-
man ever met or heard Of want
you to make yourself at home Iii these
quarters-in this room.anywhere you
like. In future shall give you no or
ders, but carte blanche to run every
thing to suit yourself"
From that time forward Mrs Yor.
gany was indispensable to the colonel
Gradually he became accustomed to
her uncouth appearance, and when at
the end Of the third month Of her serv-
ice she offered her resignation the colo
mel swore he would put her under ar
rest and prefer charges against her for
deserving her post. When she stuck to
her intention he shut himself up for
three days, then offered to marry ner.
The next day the colonel received
note from the majors wife asking him
to call. On his arrival Mrs. Major in
troduced lifelong chum, Florence
Wood. The colonel stared at Miss
Wood with establishment. She appear
ed to be revised edition Of Mrs Yor-
gany. The goggles wers gone: the fur
rows were gone; everything was gone
that was ugly. She stood regarding
the colonel, her eyes dancing with mis-
chief.
Colonel" said Mr., Major, Il had
bet with my husband that could In
duce you to marry q fright within
three months. The t1ms Il up today,
and have won. l knew my friend
Florence Wood possessed the tact and
good sense to bring down just such a
man as you within the allotted time. /
brought her out here. giving her as dis
agreeable an appearance and name as
possible. to capture ron. You have
SWALLOWED the bait. hook and all
But but Miss Wood y young"
blurted the astonished colonel.
II am thirty six." laughed Miss
Wood.
And she had no glamour Of youth
when she caught you" added Mrs. Ma
jor. 81
The colonel was much cast down
when Miss Wood averred that she did
| 1t all 80 please her friend and that It
was but q joke. She took her departure
the next day, but the colonel. turning
over the ccnniand to the major, fol
lowed her and never gave up until ha,
brought her back g his wife
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-22
Timely Agricultural Topics
EVERY ONE MAY HAVE ROSES
TO BEAUTIFY THE HOME.
Glorious Blossoms Should Greet the
Farmers Wife as She Steps Across
Her Threshold-Not Hard to Grow


The rose no longer grows exclusively
in the gardens of the rich, as in the
days Of castle terraces aud peasant
huts. But there still are many who
consider them too delicate and diff
cult to raise for general garden pur-
poses. II they could but see the
hedges of gorgeous pink bloom border
ing the walks of the modest cottage
home Of a retail grocer in small Ore
gon city and could hear him tell how
they We're planted and raised in the
odd moments they might be persuaded
that roses, some Of exquisite delicacy,
may be made to flourish readily under
seemingly adverse conditions.
"My roses are almost exclusively
Caroline Westouts" said 2. B. Horn
ing Of Corvallis, displaying the hedges
Of perfect pink flowers. shown in the.
accompanying photograph. IA large
part Of them are merely cuttings from
the older bushes inside the walk.
merely made little hole in the hard
earth where l wished to stick cut
ting and let 1t go at that. The slips,
Of course, are hardwood cuttings and
are planted either in the fall, after
the rains begin, or in the spring, some
time before the dry weather is upon
US. This gives the slips chance to
root we'll. They need practically no
care, but such occasional watering as
is given other flowers and spraying in
case red spiders attack them.
1.-THE roses on the outside Of the
walk were planted in this way, as cut
tings, in the spring and bloomed the
next year. They are all strong and
vigorous bushes.
"Although the mild climate, with a
wet winter and warm, dry summer,
may make 1t rather easier to produce
such results in Oregon than in less
gentle climates. the Caroline Westout
rose may be grown with excellent re-
suits almost anywhere in the United
States"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-22
SELF PRESERVATION LAW
APPLIED TO HOME TRADE.
Merchant Has Right to Expect His
Towns support-The cireulat-
ing Capacity Of Dollar.


In prosperous western town re-
Gently tradesmen's association sought
to test the. circulating capacity Of
dollar among home merchants. A bill
of that denomination was marked and
started on its way. Eleven members
of the tradesmen's organization receiv-
ed the bill in payment for articles
bought from them before 1t was lost
track or
That town has the makings Of
thriving city. Its people are wide
awake to- the Importance of keeping
their money among themselves, giving
home merchants the purchasing value
Of their dollars rather than enriching
mail order concerns Of the large cities
which never spend cent toward the
support Of your local institutions.
Every local merchant has the right
to expect the cooperation Of his fell
low townsmen. If he had the courage
to invest money in business and has
been doing his best to gain the conf
dence Of the people 1t is as incumbent
upon you who live where no has en-
barked in business to voluntarily con-
tribute to his success a. It u TO pay
your taxes.
Self preservation b another reason
why home trade Is necessity to a
progressive community. The more
money town has the more rapidly
will It grow. Plenty Of money In local
circulation means more public build
ings. moro dwellings, more schools,
more churches, better roads and meny
other civic booms, all Of which raise
property values.
When you ignore the home merchant
in his bid for patronage. beware: You
thereby imperil local welfare, for a
listleas, half hearted atmosphere will
gradually arise and permeate activities
all along the line. Such a general stag
nation will put a town on the ash heap.
which has been the destination of
many towns before, towns lost and for
gotten.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-22
The Sunday School Lesson
SENIOR BEREAN, INTERNATIONAL SERIES. !.

3 e -
them, those who are bruised by sin can
have liberty through Christ (Gal. v, ~,
Verses 20-22 The bringer Of saliva
ton.
1t was customary to stand up
when the esi,,tnras were read as q
mark of reverence for the sacred writ
ings. but to sit down when the adj
dress was delivered. Fastened on
him" It was an interested congrega-
ton who listened and wondered at
the gracious Words Better words OF
grace y 1t was message concerning
the grace Of God, fittingly spoken In a
gracious way. Bare him witness"
Even though there was reluctance
with some, they could not help nc
knowledging that his fame as a preach
! er was more than justified. But they
were not willing TO concede to him
that which they did not themselves
have. = 5ss
Verses 1880 The rejection Of the
saviour. : il
They reminded him OF his many
great miracles in CapernauIn and
urged him to Justify himself by similar
works at home In reply > Y ID.
quoted proverb which showed that
their attitude Is host ility and unbe.
I lief made Il impossible for him to do
Sany works among them. ! \ Z They
swere filed with wrath'' because he
should hlve compared them with the