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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

There has been but little comment in
the press OF southern Idaho relative ia
the resolution presented in the house
Of representatives recently asking per-
mission for the northern counties to
secede, and were it not for the danger
that silence might be construed into
acquiescence, it would be better to re.
main silent. We believe the members
OF the house from the northern counties
made grave mistake in presenting and
supporting the resolution. They can
never accomplish their desire in the
matter, even If the desire really exists,
for congress would never consent to the
creation OF new state proposed, nor
would it ever cOnsent--at least not for
many years and not until conditions
are greatly changed--to the formation
OF a state such as that which would be
left OF Idaho after the secession had
occurred.
This being true, agitation of the
subject can have no other result than
a harmful one to both sections. We
are slow to believe, however, that the
members OF the recent house really
represented the views of a majority of
the people of northern Idaho.
That there are some cause for COM
plant none can deny. But there are
some causes for complaint in other parts
OF the state and here would be cause for
complaint on the part of these Idaho
counties, were they united with certain
Washington counties to form new
state.
We wish the people Of north Idaho
could understand that much of the
cause for complaint that now exists has
been the fault of the representatives
sent to the legislature from the north
ern counties themselves. If legislation
has not been satisfactory, those repre-
sentatives are largely to blame, for
those representatives have nearly al
ways been found in the voting majority
Of the legislature. This is absolutely
true for the past three OF four sessions
OF the legislature to the personal knowl-
edge OF the writer. The only excep-
ton to this statement was when, in the
Tenth session, enough Of the northern
members united with enough of the
southwestern members to cooperate
with the democratic minority of the
house of representatives to form an ALI
ance that had never before existed in
this state. 1t is worthy of note that
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
TO INSTALL MILL AT THE NINE
Plans of the Marshall Lake Company
Rich Ore Been Opened Up.

The plans of the Marshall Lake min
ing company provide for the installa-
ton of a small mill during the coming
summer in order that the rich ore now
on the dump may be treated and the
further development of the properties
carried on from the revenues derived
from the mill operation. The company
is composed Of Lewiston business men
and the properties are located on the
south fork of the Salmon river in what
is known as the Bear creek section.
There are eighteen claims in all and the
development work has been carried on
for the past four years. Tunnel work
to the amount of 1000 feet has been
performed on two of the claims while
lodges have been opened on all Of the
properties.
The properties were inspected in 1911
by State Mining Inspector Robert N.
Bell and his report was most flattering.
He recommended the installation of a
snail mill or cyanide plant at that time,
but the company preferred to further
prosecute the development work and
the ore now opened fully warrants the
investment in the machinery needed
to extract the values. Twenty three
samples picked from the ore bodies and
dumped at random by A. w. Patterson
showed an average value of $31.64 per
ton and a report made by E. B. Virgins
who recently returned from the prop
critics, shows ore values as high as $500
per ton.
The absence of transportation has
been a serious embarrassment to the
development of the properties, the
nearest railroad station being Grange
vile, 20 miles distant. The proposed
line of the Gilmore & Pittsburg rail
road down the Salmon river would solve
the transportation question for the en-
tire upper river country and the pros.
poets of early activity toward the build
ing of this line has greatly stimulated
mining operations in the Marshall Lake
district.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
Sites BRIEFS

coming of sprng.a revival of this in
terest is apparent. Most of the mem
bers are anxious to get together again
for weekly practice and with little
cooperation on the part of the citizens
the organization will run along as
smoothly as ever. Sites is fortunate
in having an able and conscientious
leader in the person of Prof. Shattuck,
who is ever willing to do all he can to
instruct the boys and keep up the inter
est in the band. His efforts are
worthy of encouragement as he has
worked long and earnestly to make the
Sites band, the best band in the Clear
water valley. The Sunday afternoon
or evening concerts on the streets are
enjoyed greatly by the people Of the
town and also the visitors here and
a revival of the custom would be well
coined by everyone.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

more advanced legislation was enacted
during a half dozen entire sessions
other than that one. If the north is
dissatisfied it must blame its own al.
liences. The north
came nearer in the present Legislature
to sending delegation representative
OF the people, hence antagonistic to a
union with the elements which have
controlled legislation in this state in the
past, than it has done for many wears.
1t made several sad mistakes; but it
must not blame the balance of the
state for them.
If the progressive people of the north
will act in harmony with. the progress.
sive people in the balance of the state.
we promise that there will be little left
of the disappointed feeling that has
caused the secession talk and that with
III two or four years there will be
general rejoicing in the north as well
as in the south that Idaho remains in
tact, one of the most prosperous, happy,
contented and progressive states in the
union.-Evening Capital News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
Was Not Guilty.

A complaint was filed against r. E
kittrell by the officers of the rural
telephone line running from lilo to
Westlake the first of the week, charp
ing the defendant, who is an employe
of the Pacific Telephone Co., with cut
ting the wires and otherwise destroy.
ing the line of the plaintiffs. The case
was heard in Judge DeHaven court
Wednesday and resulted in the dis.
charge of the defendant, who it seems
was simply clearing the line after a
storm and used the quickest method and
at the time offered to make good all
damages. Atty. Scales appeared with
Prosecuting Attorney Hattabaugh in
prosecuting and the defendant was ably
represented by Attys. Mcdonald and w
l.. Campbell
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
(From the Signal. }

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Baldwin sold the
Mud Springs station to Yarbrough &
Heter, who are also propritors OF the
NewsOme station.
A large number of people from Sites
went down to Kooskia last Sunday to
attend church. James Effingham took
down three loads with his speeder while
good many others walked.
On Thursday, Mike Correl sold out
his pool room effects and stock of con.
fectionery and cigar to Barney Jones
who took possession at once. Mr.. Correl
contemplates an investigation of that
railroad land in Oregon, in which other
citizens of Sites are interested and if
the location suits him, he will move
there with his family to reside.
Interest in the band has somewhat
Jagged during the winter, but with the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
Not So Far Wrong, After All.

Maid Marion. approaching her fourth
birthday, has an imaginary world Of
her own, In which the principal person
age seems to be Mary. her Oldest child.
For some weeks she talked also Of a
"Mr. Mary" but few days ago she
announced that Mr.. Mary" had died
on the consumptions." A few evenings
later when she was telling her father
OF some of Mary's exploits he asked
her what had become Of "Mr. Mary"
oh. he died." and her golden curls
shook very sadly.
why did he dep
well. you see. Mr.. Mary was my
husband. and one day l asked him for
some money. and he died"
Il fancy her conception of matrimony
10 not SO far wrong at that" remarked
hsr mother. who was listening to the
Observation-Disclosures News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
1AXLAW A|DVoR1H
PREVENT SOUTHERN corySrrr.
FROM ESCAPING TAXATION
A CHANGE on EXEMPTION
only Commissioners Can Grant It.
Fun Cash value-Assessors
Collect Personal Tax.

John Molloy, assessor of CLEARWATER
county, who arrived in the city yester.
day from Boise where he attended the
assessors convention when the new
! revenue law was reviewed, believes the
enactment will prove of benefit to the
northern counties as it would enable a
more just assessment in some of the
southern counties. He expressed the
view that much property in that section
OF the state has been escaping taxation,
especially sheep. The enactment will
entail much more work on the part of
the assessors, requiring as it does the
listing of property even where exemp.
lions are allowed.
The new law not only provides for
assessing property at full cash value
but the tax is based on this full as
sessment and not on 40 per cent as in
the past. An important change brought
about by the new law is in the matter
of exemptions. The law allows exemp-
tions of $500 on farm implements and
S4Oo on personal property, but none on
improvements. However, to secure the
exemptions requires action by the board
OF county commissioners when they
meet for equalization purposes. The as.
SCISSOR must list and assess the property
even where the amount is less than
$4Oo and the property owner must make
affidavit, attached to the list, asking
the exemption. These lists are later
filed with the commissioners who alone
can grant the exemption. The exemp-
ton granted widows and old soldiers,
where the property does not exceed
$4,000, still is fixed at $1,000 but this
exemption now applies to an assessment
of 100 per cent Of value, whereas under
the old law it applied on the 40 per cent
basis. This will reach considerable pro-
perty that was heretofore exempt hav.
ing under the 40 per cent basis come un-
der the $4,000 limit. The new law also
provides that the assessor at time of
making the assessment shall collect all
personal property taxes. If the per-
son taxed is entitled to exemption the
assessor cannot allow it, but must col
Iect the full tax, the taxpayer being re-
quired to wait for his refund until the
commissioners meet as board of equal
izatiOn.
The assessor s duties will now require
that all property be listed, even to
wearing apparel, so this will entail
great deal of work. The collecting of
the personal tax at the time of assess.
ment also adds to the work of the
Office.-Tribune
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
THE OCEAN soILs.


....x.ls That May es Caused BY
subnarins Earthquakes.
u.r,ners ray that lii the midst of the
+leutic. about where the twenty-fifth
er,diau west from Greenwich crosses
- equator, there lies a region Of
ystery. II is on the line that ships
10 from Madeira to Brazil. Only
Thin the past half century has 1t
.en sounded and its strange phe-
omena reported.
One investigator declared that be
" the sea about half mile from his
essel suddenly disturbed. For about
20 minutes II boiled up violently as
nm a subterrinean spring. Through
Int the day there were observed great
etches Of discolored water which had
xactly the appearance Of extensive
|h0als.
These and similar phenomena are
frequently observed in this part Of
Inc ocean. Often a ship reports that
Inc has experienced a violent shock
imilar to that which is felt when a
xck is struck Sometimes a great
umbling is heard, like that Of heavy
khatn running through the hawse
hines. and the vessel Quivers like a
|eaf In the wind. At another time, In
mooth water. a vessel has been
Known to heel over suddenly. as II she
had run on sand bank.
Before this part Of the ocean was as
thoroughly sounded and surveyed az it
|s now these phenomena were attrib-
hted to the presence of unmarked SAND
banks and rocky shoals. and the old
eharts were marked accordingly. But
Il must have astonished the mariner
bomewhat to find that he got no sound
lngs with his deep sea lead immediate
u after experiencing one of these
shocks.
It IL now generally believed that sub
marine earthquakes are the true cause
Of these convulsions.-Youth's Com
DaniOn.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

Children are much more likely to
contract the contagious diseases when
they have colds. Whooping cough,
diphtheria, scarlet fever and consump.
ton are diseases that are often con-
tracted when the child has cold. That
is why all medical authorities say be-
ware of colds. For te quick cure of
colds you will find nothing better than
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. 1t can
always be depended upon and is pleas
ant and safe to take. For sale by all
dealers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
The Apple.

scandinavian legends affirm that the
apple was the favorite food Of the gods.
1t was one Of the first fruits grown by
the Romans: 1t was early introduced
INTO England and brought from there to
America. 1t IL easily cultivated. bears
1rult farther north than almost any
otner, and by means Of grating almost
Sdo0 varieties have been produced.
These facts show in part why the ap-
PIE stands at the head of all fruits
Women's Home Companion
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
4 FIRE HOUSE ROMANCE.
The Old Horse Did His Part, but the
Old Chief Weakened.


Not long ago fire horse was brought
lin from the farm. horse thirty-six
years old, that had not had harness
lon his back for eleven years. This
horse used to pull the chiefs wagon.
He had the faculty Of getting under
the shafts quicker than ever any horse
did that stood on four feet He never
made a mistake, never a false move.
By the time the driver was In the wag-
on the horse was ready to 60. and
when he went he went on the high
speed. So behold the old horse brought
in from the country witnessing again
the frills and frivols of the city.
The horse was barefooted. his name.
tail and fetlocks grown out long and
shaggy. The fire laddies went to work
cleaning him up with loving caress
The old red wagon of the chief was
brought out. The shafts were lifted in
the air with the harness hanging. The
horse was standing. loose. 200 feet
away.
At a signal the gong was sounded.
and like fash Of light the old veteral
leaped for the shafts. fireman snap
ped the harness into place. The old
fire chief watched the whole perform
ance. intending to spring into the wag-
on, provided the horse had not forgot.
ten his cue.
Tn horse knew how to do 1t; but,
alas. the venerable chief. now grown
gray, merely stumbled and tumbled for
ward, threw his arms around the old
horses neck. burst into tears and cried
like baby.-Blacksmit and Wheel
wright.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
F:ENN

France and Carl Meyer, Parks Con-
ant and Clara VonBargen returned from
Moscow where they have been attend
ing the agricultural college.
Lewis Bowman has accepted a posi-
ton at Boise where he expects to. re-
main for some time.
Mrs. Otto Nissen who has been sick
for some time is much improved at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Twyman visited with
friends in Grangeville Wednesday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence.)
About three inches of snow fell since
last Sunday. This certainly doesn t look
much like spring.
F's Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Kressly left for
Moscow Wednesday morning where
they expect to remain for few days.
Miss Edith Spengler was Grange
vile visitor this week.
John Baer shipped car of hogs to
Spokane Tuesday. They were delivered
by Mulhall Bros. and Wren Green
ough.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
What They Stole.

10 Walter Damrosch at the end Of
one OF his concerts at Aeolian hall. in
new York. an admirer showed a piece
ot music that had been palpably plagia.
nssd from one Of the numbers In 1.-THE
Dove Of Peace"
But Mr.. Damrosch took the plagia.
r,sm with good humor.
They've only stolen a march on me-
be said
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

Aandlady uetting room)-Of course
expect the rent punctually every week
New Lodger-Just so. madam. My ruiz
= either punctually or not at all.-Bos
ton Transcript
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
Notice Of oonstable's Sale of Estray

Notice Of Constable's Sale of Estray
Animal
Notice is hereby given, that l, the
undersigned constable of the Winona
precinct, will sell at public auction on
Tuesday, April %, 1913, at 10 O. clock
a. M, to the highest bidder for cash the
following described animal:
One Holstein cow, three years old,
ears partly frozen off; no brands.
42-4 Major T. Farris, Constable.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

Finest line of pattern hats in the city.
We guarantee to please you. Batty 1
Hill. 4x-S
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

The State Sanitary Inspector de-
mands that al sewer connections bs
made without delay, and also that al
outhouses be removed. Those citisens
who have not made their connections
will save expense by needing this re-
quest. EVAN EVANS.
Str sewer Commissioner.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
For Sale.

Span OF mares, dark iron gray, S ant
years old, weight 1850; both in foal
Price $500. Chas. H. Everest, Grange
vile, Idaho. 1929
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

4 moments patience u tan years
ee00oet-Greek Proverb.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20

Union made and honor built-E
Vago cigar. 4O-4
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-03-20
Female Help Wanted.

young or middle aged woman to
do housewOrk on ranch. Good Wages
to right party.
42-3 Mrs. T. w. Bales.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-12-26
THE MAGAZINE WEST

Once there was a newspaper man
who ceme up TO my country ia
write il up the way his syndicate
thought it ought to be. His som.
brero wds very wide and rakishly
tilted away from the sun. His
shirt was ODen AT the throat and de-
cJrated with handkerchief; but
because he did not know why COW
boys wear handkerchirfs around
their necks he wore it like girl
at the picnic. 1t was white silk and
became him very well. There had
not been an arrest made in Nave
rick for nearly three years but the
syndicate man had so much gun
metal on bin that he fairly clank-
ed. When he first struck our town,
he saw an Indian in shirt sleeves
and Oyaralls leaning against the
doorway of the general store. He
was Johnny l. can, graduate of the
Carson school who played the cor.
net and afterwards organized a
labor strike among the Indians at
the salt works. The syndicate
man clapped him on the back end
said:
Heap big Indian. come drink
ire-watcr."
Dean looked him all over With
the gentle Flicker of smile.
Thank you," he said, ~ never
use alcoholic stimulants."
The interesting part of this
story is, that it is two years
peni,entiary ofense to furnish !
liquor to Indians. Exchange.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-12-26
SIMPLY IDLE RANTING

The editor of the Free Press, has
a wonderful Imagination. He can
imagine more things ;hat never hap
pen than any persoI we have ever
mFt in over Go years If travel in
this good, oil world. And he
hears things, too. that never make
sound. His imagination pictures
the friends of Ga2 DaHley and MIR.
Riddell at each others throsts and
hears the "sw;sh" OF their knives
as they arc stuck into tie vitals Of
each other.
Then, too, he imagiaag that Sena-
tor Newlgnds is the cause If thi.
un3eemly strife. The mention of
Senator Newlands to hin is like the
red flag of the Spanish bull fighter
to the bull in the arena. We dc
not know what part Senator New.
lands took in the appointment Of
Robbins and Dawley, but We dc
know that we have not heard him
criticized ny democrats for what he
did.
If the Free Press hopes by such
tactics to divide the democratic
party in this county and thereby
weaken Senator Newlands mex
fall, he will oe terribly disappoint,
ed. Democrats will not be swervet
from their duty by su"h idle rant
ing.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-12-26
HETCH HETCHY BILL SIGNED

President wilson has signed :hc
helch Hctchy bill granting "A pub
nc water supply to San Fran rlsco.
lie accomumicd his signature with
the following note:
i have signc1 this hill because
II seemed to serve the pressing
public needs of the region or Germ
cd better than they could he served
10 any other way and yet did not
impair the usefulness or materially
de'ract from the beauty of the
public domain. The bill was op-
posed by so many public spirited
men, thoughtful of the interests Of
the people ana of fine conscience in
every matter uf public concern
'hat ! have naturally sought To
scrutinize.it very closely. | take
inc liberty of thinking that their
Tears and Sobj jcctions we're not well
founded,i,,
lheres@ilI now he big howl
from Me Mature lover"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-12-26
HIGH SALARIES VS..
THE STOCKHOLDERS

A distinguished Harvard profess
or agrees with cx-President Nell
on. of the New Haven railroad
that no head of big corporation,
is worth over S25.0 900 a wear and
that when salaries Of $50, 900, $75,--
600 and 100000 are paid it is an
imposition on the stockholders, as
the services rendered are by no
means worth the compensation.
During the insurance investigation
of a few years ago it was brought
out that the president Of u large
New York company. who was re-
gsrdei as any hing but a genius,
had succeeded in hCoitiug his sal
ary to $780, goo year and thIf
various members If his family.
none Of whom were persons Of *
ceptiOnal ability were also drawing
enormous salaries. As a result OF
the investigation the whole para
site brood Tere cut off greatly 10
the advantage of the compang
The same pruning would he Il
benefit to many other COrpUrali0u
says the Philajslphia Record. Men
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-12-26
BISHOP ROBINSON

The death Of Bishop Robinson is
a loss to this state. He was a
scholarly, polished man with deep
convictions and had the courage
to stand firmly by what he thought
was right. Though holding high
position in the church, he was cas-
lily approached and nad kind
word and smile for all. He will be
missed by all who knew him, re-
gardltss of church affiliations. A
sincere. earnest man laid down the
burden when Bishop Robinson's
eyes closed on this life.
Bishop Robinson's illness dates
from the trip he took from Elko 10
Tuscarora aud return with Rev. +.
IL. Price in October, 1912. The
weather was raw and cold and
when they reached Tuscarora late
IN the evening bishop Robinson was
chilled through. On the return
trip. he Jared the same. AS a re-
suit Of this exposure he was taken
with pneumonia from which he
never fully recovered. Bright's di-
sease, complicated by dropsical
trouble, was the cause Of his death.