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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
EVIL MEXICAN PLANTS THAT
DRIVE YOU INSANE.

The revolution in Mexico has
brought with it not only the ravages
of war, but also the degradation of
the social conditions of soldiers and
prisoners. One of the latest forms of
dissipation in the ranks of the fed
erals and rebels alike is the habit of
smoking marihuana. a deadly native
plant of Mexico According to re-
ports many of the Mexican prisoners
in the Belem prison in the City of
Mexico are losing their minds as
result of smoking this weed.
The dry leaves of marihuana, alone
or mixed with tobacco, make the
smoker wilder than a wild beast. 1t
is said that after the first three or
four draughts of smoke the smoker
feels slight headache, then he sees
everything moving, and finally loses
all control of his mental faculties.
The next stage. of the iptoXication
is full of terrors. Troops of ferocious
wild animals march before the vision
of the smoker. Lions, tigers, panth-
ers and other wild beasts occupy his
vision. These wild animals are
then attacked by hosts of devils and
monsters of unheard- of-shapes. The
smoker becomes brave and possessed
of superhuman strength. It is at
this stage of the debauch that MUIR
ders are committed by smokers of
the marihuana weed.
few Americans have experiment.
ed with the weed A few years ago
a well known citizen of San Antonio
purchased large coffee plantation
in southern Mexico. He was induced
to try smoking marihuana; he be-
came addicted to the habit, which
rendered him insane and finally caus-
ed his death.
In another INSTANCE the superin-
tendent of mine in Mexico, who
was an American, become the object
of hatred OF one of the men in his
employ. The Mexican mixed mari
huana with the Americans tobacco.
The latter become wildly insane from
the mixture, made vicious
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
State Highway System
Continued from page 81

propriated and set aside 80 percent
of all moneys collected in each and
every year. beginning with 1918,
from the licensing of the use of mo-
tor vehicles as we'll as motor vehi-
Gle dealers, fines, etc., and these
moneys make up the highway re-
demption fund out of which the
state treasurer is authorized to pay
the interest on the highway bonds.
The bonds authorized to be issued
will bear date of July 1, 1918, and
become due July l. 1893.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
OUR, WASHINGTON LETTER.

Washington, D. c., March 1S-
An experiment, which is already re-
ceiving considerable disfavor from a
number of Congressman, is to be
made in the seating arrangement of
the members in the House of Rep
resentatives at the Special Session.
The desks and chairs which have
heretofore been used have been re-
moved and benches placed in their
stead on the order of a church pew.
This style of seating was used prior
to the Civil War but early in the
sixties the members became dissatis-
fed, on account of not having a
place to put papers and documents
which are necessary at most all
times, they were compelled to either
hold them or place them upon the
floor. This led to the installation
of the desks and chairs, which have
been in use ever since. The change
is due to the increase of member
ship.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
BORAH HEADS COMMITTEE.

Washington, March Ex-senator
Borah, while losing the chairman
ship of the committee on education
and labor, will be among the favored
few Republicans to have a commit
tee Craftsmanship in the new congress
He will preside over the commit
ee on Indian depredations. This en-
ables him to hold practically all the
patronage held during Republican
days.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR IDAHO.

Washington, D. c., March 13.-
The Idaho delegation in congress
succeeded in securing authority for
the construction of federal building
at Twin Falls, costing SIS, 900, and
one at Standpoint costing $4,000.
Appropriation was made for the pur-
chase of site at Caldwell and also
Weiser.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

The old maxim there's many a
slip betwist the cup and the lip is
we'll illustrated in the fate of the fol
lowing Idaho men who were nomi-
mated by president Taft for impor-
tant Federal positions in the state
but the Democratic Senators, al
though in the minority, were able
to prevent their confirmation by fill
clustering. 1t was not a question
of fitness, but the fact that the Dem
ocrats wanted these places for them
selves which impelled them to stand
together in preventing a vote. There
were 400 other Republicans in the
United States who met similar fate.
These Idaho men lose out.
U. s. Attorney William E. Lee
Moscow. U. S. Marshal, Shod Hodg-
ms, Plummer; Mrs. Nettie B. Car
penter, Grangeville; Chas. c. Moore,
st. Anthony; Jos. Nye, Paris; A. T.
Shane, Idaho Falls; DR.. Jos. F. Bid
well, Kamiah; Thas c. White, St.
Maries; Ferdinand Beekman. Troy;
]. R. Collins, Moscow, and A. L.
Fireman, Weiser.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
said that Idaho is the only state in
the Union he has not visited.

The women of the country are en-
titled to great credit for the enact
ment in the last session of Congress
of law for the protection of MGR
atory birds. In splendid speech
made by Senator Mclean of Come
cticut, which can be had upon APP
plication to him, he disclosed the
startling fact that because of the
deckless killing of birds for their
plumage and by boys for sport,
many of the different species OF
birds are being entirely annihilated.
All the members of the Idaho dele
cation in Congress supported the
Legislation.
The following letter to Congress.
man French indicates the interest
that even the children have taken in
the matter:
Caldwell, Idaho, Feb 81, 13
Burton L. French, Washington, D. c.
Dear Sir:-T wish you would
try to get the law passed to stop the
killing of birds. l am nine years
old, and I want gun, but I will not
kill any birds but the magpies and
crows.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

1--WE earnestly solicit and invite
the cooperation of the women of
Pocatello in our efforts to protect
young girls, and we believe we are on
the right track in this direction when
we insist that girls remain away
from public dances unless properly
chaperoned, and off the streets at
late hours"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
paid ADVERTISEMENTS

When in need of fine stationery
,all at the Modern Pharmacy. 52-tf.
Notary public at the Standrod
bank.
Barker & Davis, grocers, 1877 north
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For good groceries and quick de-
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In all the seasons and all kinds
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Painting and paper hanging done
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Barker, the painter, is ready to
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street. 40-tf
Full line of fresh nuts of all kinds
at Berryman's Model Grocery. Phone
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Why pay rent when you can buy
home on monthly payments? We
have several desirable dwellings that
can be bought on monthly payment
terms, any amount to suit any poe
ket book.
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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

Congressman Smith has been as
sured by the Secretary Of Agricul-
ture Houston, that he will visit Ida
no during the coming summer, as
he is desirious of informing himself
as to the resources of the state, and
also wants to study the Forestry sit
uation in Idaho. The secretary
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

Mrs. Mary S. Wood of Salmon, a
cousin of the late Senator Shoup who
has been visiting Congressman Smith
and family, left Thursday for Pac-
ifc Coast via New Orleans. She will
spend few weeks with relatives in
San Francisco and then proceed to
her Idaho home.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

Representative French replied as
follows.
House of Representatives. Washing,
ton D. c., March 9Th. 1913.
Master LaVerne R. Philpott,
Caldwell, Idaho
Ny Dear LaVerne:-I am in re
ceipt of your letter of February 27
recommending the passage of law
by Congress for the protection OF
migratory birds, and I am very hap
Ply to write you that we have pass
ed the measure, and it was approved
by President Taft a few days ago
am very glad to know that you
have such kind feeling towards
harmless birds and animals, and |
wish every boy and girl in Idaho
could look at the question as you do.
Why does a boy kill a beautiful
bird whose young are in the nest in
the tree, and leave the tiny birds to
starve? Why does a boy kill a
harmless little squirrel, and leave its
young to perish? Boys who do this
do not mean to be cruel. They just
do not think. I have lots of boy
friends, and not one of them is bad
but sometimes they are thoughtless
and do things of which they are after
wards ashamed.
We do not like a great big boy
who pitches on" to a little fellow,
and he is not brave. It is the same
thing when we try to make sport
out of killing re, harmless bird
and animal friends that like to live
just as well as we do. 1t is not
brave.
Besides that, birds and animals
do good. I will tell you of one in
stance King Frederick of Prussia
was very fond of cherries. Some
years ago he became annoyed be-
cause he saw sparrows eating his
fruit, and he ordered them killed
Many other birds also lost their liy-
es or were driven away. The King
was punished very soon, for with
in two years Frederick's orchards
bore little fruit of any kind. Insects
had eaten nearly all the leaves that
were upon the trees. The King saw
the mistake that he had made, and
brought in many birds to make their
homes in his trees. Soon after this
the trees bore fine fruit again.
I wish all boys and girls in Idaho
could know that most birds and ami
mails are our friends and do us good.
Also, if they could know how our
little friends love to live. how hap
by they are in their nests in the
trees and fields, how much joy there
is in their songs and strange noises,
am sure the boys and girls would
be their best friends ever after.
Yours very truly:
(Signed- Burton L. French.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
ACSs ssOSS SsSS
TERMS STRICTLY CASH

Until the new Baptist Church is
ready for use, all the Sunday servi-
ces will be held in the Star theatre.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
Mrs. s. e. Holbrook's. Rev. w. r.
'ewell, Pastor. Parsonage phone 22S
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

Because of the great number of
Democratic office seekers here, Presi-
dent Wilson and the members of the
Cabinet have been compelled to linn
it the hours in which they can consi-
der the applications in order that
public business may be attended to.
The president Immediately after
being inaugurated issued statement
that none of the applicants should
call on him personally unless invited
to do so. but that they should apply
to the Cabinet officer in whose de-
partment they sought a place
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

The contest between the two fac
tons in the Democratic party in Ida
no is growing interesting. State
Chairman Gray of HALEY who rep
resents the Hawley-Perky faction is
in the city. National committee
man Elder of Couer d'Alene is also
here with Judge Nugent and EX-
Mayor Pence of Boise who repres-
ent the other faction It is under
stood that the president has stated
he will make no appointments unless
the party is united in the state. IF
he adheres to this plan, the present
Republican officers whose commits
sions have expired will probably
continue in office for an indefinite
time.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

Furnished room for rent. Light,
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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21

Want flyless farm? Tear up his
Matching places. tt.
SWAT THE FLY. If.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
Our razors are keen

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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-03-21
Yours truly,

(Signed) LaVerne R. Philpott
Representative French replied as
follows.
House of Representatives, Washing,
ton D. c., March 9Th. 1913.
Master LaVerne R. Philpott,
Caldwell Idaho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
FRANK TRIAL IS
FAR FROM CLOSE
100 More Witnesses to Be
Put on Stand by De-
Tense

Atlanta. August 15.-Attorneys for
Leo NJ. Frank. on trial here for the
murder of Mary Phagan, tonight an
nouneed that probably 100 more Wit
nesses would be introduced by the de-
fense before the case is closed. This
was understood to mean that instead OF
ending this week. as had been pre-
dicted, the trial would extend well into
next week.
The chief point of interest at today $
session was the admission as evidence
of letter written by Frank to M
Frank. his uncle. in New York. on
April 26, at about the hour when the
state charged Frank killed the little
factory girl 1t contained mention of
current eRnts, and the statement that
nothing startling" had happened since
NJ Frank left Atlanta. Attorneys for
the prosecution objected vigorously to
the admission of this letter as evi-
dence.
number of witnesses were intro
duced today by the defense for the
purpose of fixing. as far as, possible,
every move made by Frank on the dav
generous response and $50 days work
these witnesses, the prosecution contin-
ued its line of inquiry as to Frank 3
conduct toward the women employees of
the factory. Mrs. Rea Frank mother
of the defendant. was the last witness
today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16

BUD" RENAUD DIES
IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, August 15.-P. A. C'Bud')
Reraud. aged 60. one of the promoters of
the Crescent City Jockey club, and we'll
known in sporting circles for many years,
died here tonight of cirrhosis of the liver.
Renaud was one OF the hackers of the
noted Sullivan-Kilrain bare knuckle fight
in Mississippi in 1889 He paid $500 fine
to the Mississippi courts for his part in
the affair He also backed Corbett in
a fight with Kilrain before the Southern
Athletic club here in 1899 and is credited
as having much to do with bringing Cor
bett out. Renaud was also prominent In
secret order circles. When the races were
outlawed, he retired and lived quietly in
a local hotel. He was born in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
TYPOS DISREGARD
E|GHT-HOUR LAW
Delegates in Continuous Ses.
sion From $50 A. NJ. to
6:15 p. NJ.

Nashville, Tenn, August 15.-The
eight-hour law was entirely disre-
garded by the International Typo
graphical union convention today when
the delegates remained in continuous
session from $3.50 a. m. to 6:15 p. M
8 hours and 45 minutes-without ad-
journing or recessing to eat So vol
luminous was the amount of business to
be disposed of that at noon the con-
vention voted to forego luncheon and
remain.
The local entertainment committee
announced a few minutes later that the
fast would be broken by serving lunch
con to the delegates at their desks
The one big feature of the long ses-
sion was the hearing of the Pittsburg
appeal, and during the discussion spicy
charges were made and answered. The
names of United States Senators Oliver
and Penrose of Pennsylvania. the al
legged use of the secret telephone
device and the alleged inner
workings of big politics were
brought into the debate by
speeches made from the floor of the
convention. AS on all previous occa-
sions. the administration won and tho
appeal was rejected by vote of 1S9
to 54
The convention will conclude its de-
liberations tomorrow and expects to
adjourn sine die at IL a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
GAYNOR WRONG;
HIS FACTS ARE WRONG,
SAYS WHITMAN

New York, August 15.--A few hours af-
ter Mayor Gaynor had given out a state
ment criticisng District Attorney Whit
man for siding against the police in their
efforts to enforce the mayors curfew or
der at Thomas Healy's restaurant, the
democratic union met at Healys tonight
and indorsed Mr.. Gaynor for denomination
for mayor on an Independent ticket.
The action of the organization in select
ing as its meeting place the restaurant
where recent police activity has caused
breach between the mayor and the
prosecutor. caused amusement
The statement of the mayor, who
charged Mr.. Whitman with having in
stigated open resistance to the police, was
characterized by the prosecutor tonight
as absurd "The mayor is wrong ION
his facts and wrong on his law" was the
comment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
VALUABLE CURIOS
SOLD AT AUCTION
Love Letters of the Browning Brought
Over $50, 0,000-Milton's Hair
Brings Small Sum

London August 15-( -(Special.)-Some of
most astonishing sales in the world are
made IN West End auction rooms. Here
curios and pictures that have been bought
for a mere song are often sold at fabu-
lous prices. Very spirited duels in bid
ding are also witnessed, and before the
spectators realize what has happened the
prize is knocked down by the auctioneer
in response to an almost imperceptible
nod of the head on the part of the high
est bidder.
Many valuable objects are often picked
up in old country houses, their possessorS
being perfectly ready to part with them
for a few shillings, little realizing the
treasures they have lost. Once, in Italy,
what looked like an old, broken-down
fiddle was bought from a cottager for a
few francs. This turned out to be a gem
uine Stradivarious. and at famous sale
was sold for nearly $4,000.
In our old farm houses every day are
to be found splendid specimens of George
w silver, valuable old clocks, and rare
pieces of Chippendale furniture, their
owners being perfectly unconscious of
their value. When these find their way to
our large auction rooms they are sold for
considerable sums, making, in many cases
the fortune of the lucky person or per-
sons in the know.
salt cellars. four inches high, by Jean
Lemousin, which were bought for $3.50 in
1884, fetched $500 guineas at Christie's. On
the same occasion jug of British stone
ware dating from 1872 was sold for 1000
guineas, though originally 1t had been sold
for about e400.
Perhaps the most sensational increase
in the price of a picture on record is to
be found in the case of one of the draw
ings for the famous portrait by Gains
borough of the Duchess of Devonshire.
This originally cost 10 shillings and was
sold in May. 1906, for G1050.
The finished portrait of Gainsborough's s
Duchess OF Devonshire" was originally
bought for f65, but changed hands at Ag-
news auction rooms in 1876 for 10000
guineas. All the world knows that It was
stolen from their auction rooms a few
days later, but mysteriously restored in
1901
The love letters of Robert and Elizabeth
Barrett Browning were sold for e6550 the
other day at Sotheby's. The letters We're
In two series. There were 2S4 from Rob-
ert Browning and 2S7 from Elizabeth Bar
rett, the sum realized by each letter work.
ing out at Ell 9s.
The bidding began at G600, and an ex-
citing duel between two famous collectors
followed. The whole incident was over
in less than a minute. however, a mere
shake of the head on the part of the
second bidder signifying that he was un-
willing to go beyond the highest price
named
just as there are sensational increases
in the price of objects sold at our sales.
relics which might be reasonably expect
ed to fetch fairly good sum are often
sold for a few shillings. A short time
ago locks of hair from the head of Mil
ton, Dean Swift, and DR.. Johnson were
sold at Sotheby's. That of Milton real
lied only So shillings; Dean Swift s
brought no higher bidder than s5 shlll-
ings, and the hair of Dr. Johnson was
knocked down for 80 shillings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
FATEOFE c. DREW IS
NOW WITH THE Jury
Fl. Payne Man Charged
With Misuse of Mails
DRAW JURIEs MONDAY
Rurnett's Friends Little Concerned at
Talk of OppositiOn-GoOd Roads
Association Will Not Meet
in Gadsden

Gadsden. August 15.-(speeial)-The fate
Of E. c. Drew of Fort Payne, charged in
4s counts with misuse of the mall now
rests with the jury. The arguments of the
defense of the government with the
charge of Federal Judge w. 1. Grubb was
completed this afternoon. A verdict may
be had before many hours. The govern
lnent introduced a letter to show that
Dexalb- Etowah Gas and Oil stock had
been offered at so cents on the dollar, thus
eontradicting Drew statement that this
stock never had been offered for sale.
The defendant claimed this was an error
on the part of his stenographer. A
dramatic moment came when Drew point
ed out Messrs. Hunt Ladd and Sawyer,
Declaring they were the direct cause of
his prosecution.
c. w. Parks this afternoon closed ne
gotiatons by which he rents the Gads-
den theatre for two years. He will begin
booking high class attractions, he says.
Friends of Congressman John l.. Bur-
nett profess little concern at the talk OF
opposition to him in the next primary. Mr..
Burnett will make a strenuous fight as
soon as his duties are completed at Wash
ington. The name of Watt P. Brown, SEN
stor from Etowah and st. Clair counties,
Is added to the gossip in connection with
the contest.
United States Deputy Marshal Bass this
morning arrested John Burt, while the
latter was in his home, six miles east
of Boaz. 1t is charged that he was serv-
ing liquor to travelling men as they
passed.
An official inspection of the new $3.50,
600 federal building was made today by
+. A. Miller mechanical inspector, and
j. E. Langley, superintendent of con-
struetion. The building soon will be
transferred to Postmaster S. w. Riddle,
who will be custodian.
Because hotel accommodations are not
sufficient to entertain all the members
of the Alabama Good Roads association,
the directors of the Chamber of Commerce
this morning decided not to invite the
association to meet here.
The Southern railway and the city are
IN a dispute because the former recently
built a sluice way from the tracks, con-
Quoting drainage onto the property of
the waterworks plant Superintendent
Polglaze of the waterworks department
has turned the matter over to the city
attorneys.
A movement is on foot to consolidate
rhe commercial organizations of Gadsden,
Alabama City and Alfalfa.
Judge ]. A. Bilbro of the criminal di-
vision of the city court of Gadsden to-
morrow will draw juries for the coming
term, which convenes the first Monday
in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-16
FederaIs Lose Battle

Eagle Pass, Tex, August ia pitched
battle between .constitutionalists' AND
federals is in progress at Rodriguez, state
of Coahuila, Mexico, according to mill
tary bulletins received at Piedras Negras
copstitutionalist headquarters tonight. Ac-
cording to the advices the fighting al
Rodriguez began after the federals had
been defeated at the nearby village OF
Abasolo. Many prisoners are reported
to have been taken at Abasolo, including
three officers who were summarily ex-
ecuted
Twelve hundred federals hurried from
Monclova are participating in the fight
ing at Rodriguez, it is stated. How the
tide of battle is going the rebel dis
patches did not state.
An ammunition train has been sent tc
Hermanas, the constitutionalist base OF
operations.
Henry Allen Tupper of the Internationa
Peace Forum conferred tonight with Gen
eral Jesus Carranza who is In command
at Piedras Negras in the absence of Venu-
stiano Carranza, constitutionalist com
mander in chief, concerning conditions
and the possibility of adjustment of fac
tional differences in Mexico.