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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20
COMMISSIONER PETERSON
DISCUSSES TAX QUESTION
Gives Few Reasons Why Taxes are High-A-
SO Registers His Objections to Some Of the
Existing Laws In Idaho.

The direct primary system costs the
state approximately 100000 every
two years, besides the expense of
an extra campaign to the candi-
dates. / am thoroly convinced that
it would be a good move to have
the state constitution amended so as
to have all state and county officers
elected every four years instead of
two as at present. This would save
the taxpayers a considerable sum.
So l say, conditions must be
changed with reference to state and
county affairs or we can expect no.
thing but high taxes. We also
have in Idaho a utilities commission,
which is going to cost the state
$50, 900 or more a year, and l be-
lieve that we could well get along
without this commission for some
time to come, at least. Especially
if they are going to serve the people
of other counties as they have
served some of the citizens Of this
county y-protect foreign corpora
tion against a home industry, or in
other words discriminate against
men who are striving to develop
the natural resources of their own
community.
Now few words in reference to
expenses in Bear Lake county. In
1912 and 1918 it required $65, 900
each year to run the schools of the
county, including the special taxes
raised in the several districts. 1t is
estimated that this year and next it
will require S70,270 each year to
run the schools. The extra cost
over last year is due to the fact
that new text books are required.
Bear Lakes apportionment to the
state is $50, 900, which makes to.
tai of 500, O,270 which must be raised
by taxation and over which the
commissioners have no jurisdiction
When the present board of commits
sioners went into Office they founc
an indebtedness of $50, 900 hanging
over the county. This included the
balance due on the gasoline roac
roller, the Bennington steel bridge
the installation of the water system
in the court house and other i'm
provements about the building, ant
one other item which | do not cal
J to mind at present. This amount
together with all other expenses
} had to be met and as there was m
other source of income the tax-pay
ers had to foot the bill.
5 | hope the taxpayers of Bear LAX
county will inform themselves as t
\ true conditions, and place the blam
: where it belongs.
a Ito be continued)
!, JOHN +. PETERSON,
!. Commissioner of Second District
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20

Oklahoma City, Feb. 1s.--United
States Senator Thomas P. Gore late
today was exonerated of charges of
improper conduct by a verdict in
his favor returned in district court
in the suit for $50. 900 damages in.
stituted by Mrs. Minnie E. Bond OF
Oklahoma City.
The verdict was returned ter
minutes after the caseswas given t.
the jury.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20

AS there has been considerable
talk going on thru the county with
reference to high taxes, l feel it my
duty as member of the board of
county commissioners to give some
of the reasons for high taxes in this
county, as ] see them.
There are great many people in
the county who censure the county
officers for existing conditions.
want to say right here that such
persons do not know what they are
talking about. There is an old say
ing that if you want high living you
must pay the price, but it isn't ev-
erybody that can stand it. So it is
with reference to conditions in our
state. We are living too high; we
are running too fast. In short we
are trying to equip a sage brush
state like fair Idaho on an equal
with the old state of New York,
which, in my mind, is a great mis-
take. We should progress, but it
should be within the limit of our
means.
Now, there are certain laws,
passed by recent legislatures, which
go to the utmost extreme. For in
stance, we are compelled under the
school law to send our children to
school nine months each year.
wonder how many taxpayers stop
to consider what this means in the
way of increasing their taxes. / dc
not wish it understood that | am
not in favor Of good schools, but
think we have gona to the extreme
in this matter. If l could have my
way in reference to the school term
l would make six months of compul.
sorry school and seven months if the
districts have the money. How
many fathers are there who car
spare their boys from the farms tC
go to school on the first of Septem.
Der? They do it now because they
are compelled to, but to my know
ledge it is making slaves out o.
grey-haired fathers. Why not Civ,
our boys five or six months goot
schooling in the home and on tn,
farm-the girls gaining, from tn,
experience of their mothers, a know
ledge of housekeeping which viii
make them useful in life, and tn
boys learning from their father
how to become good farmers an
good stock raisers. In short, tn
class of men upon whom the worl
depends.
There are several other matter
which tend to create high taxel
For instance, the primary electio
law which, to my mind, is no benz
fit over the old convention systel
of selecting candidates for offic,
and which cost the counties nothing
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20
PROBABLE ASPIRANTS
FOR SUPREME BENCH

In discussing probable republican
candidates for the supreme court
this year, the Boise Statesman says:
Four men high in the councils of
the republican party have been ex-
tensively mentioned in connection
with the supreme bench. Judge
Dunn of Coeur d'Alene, seems to be
much in favor. His chances are
greatly improved by the fact that
he is north Idaho man, while the
Governor and both United States
senators are at this time residents of
southern Idaho.
Charles L. Heitman of Kootenai
county is the next man who is urged
in some quarters not only for ap-
pointment to succeed Chief Justice
Ailshie, but as the regular republic
an candidate for the fall election as
well. Men who claim to be in posi-
ton to know assert that Mr.. Heit-
man has no ambitions whatever for
a position on the bench-that If he
aspires to any public Office at all
this year it will be governor on the
republican ticket with state
wide prohibition as the paramount
issue.
The third republican urged for
the supreme bench is Attorney Cen
eral Peterson. There has been
much talk of late to the effect that
this is an administration program
to elevate the attorney general tc
the supreme bench and in this way
make room for Captain Davis in the
office of the attorney general under
the next administration. Neither
the attorney general nor Captain
Davis has discussed this subject, bu
it is said to be in direct line viii
their ambitions.
Finally, Judge Bulge of Poca
tello is considered in the race for {
position on the supreme court bench
Judge Bulge made the race for tn
primary nomination against Justic
Stewart in 1912. While beaten, h
is acknowledged to have made fin
; showing and to have made friend
in all parts Of the state during hi
3 canvass.
Another factor enters into tn
e judicial equation. There will t
d voted at the next general election
e constitutional amendment to increai
# the number of supreme court jus
+ ices from three to FIVE. If this ca
! ries it viii place in the hands of Il
Ie governor after Jan. | the appoin
4, ment of two justices to serve till Il
al following general election. tn
will make it possible to consider Il
question of geography and make Il
d distribution more or less symmetri
te al"
of Among the likely aspirants for Z
10 Judicial honor among the democra
= the Statesman says the names
n Judge Flynn Of Occur d'Alene a
" Judge Bryan of Caldwell, are Fl
an quentiy mentioned. The latter
to also mentioned d ; probable can
date for governor. but the jud
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20
EARTHQUAKE AT RENO.

An earthquake shock occurred at
Reno, New. last Wednesday. It
lasted three seconds and was 30
violent that it broke windows and
cracked the walls Of several build
ings.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20

has made it known to his friends
that his political ambitions do not
run in the gubernatorial channel.
In fact, he has stated that he would
be perfectly satisfied with another
term On the bench In the Seventh
district.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20

held IN Montpelier On Monday. Feb.
23 NJ D. m. az which eli members
are requested 70 attend. and all
others Who are interested in cattle
raising.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-20

A little daughter arrived last Sun.
day night g the home II WIN. Pope
Of this elty.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

Boise Payette Lumber company. ac-
companied by his family. arrived in
Boise last night from Minneapolis.
They will make their future home
here. They have arranged to occupy
the residence of Mrs. Alfred Eof, who
leaves today, accompanied by Mrs.
Georgia Pierce. Mrs. Fl. S. Belts and
Mrs. F.. III. Parsons. on a tour of the
Yellowstone National park.
Executive Commissioner Fred r.
Reed OF the Idaho Panama Pacific OK
position returned this morning from
San Francisco where he viewed the
exposition grounds. conferred with Of
ficials and looked over and attended to
matters in connection with the Idaho
building. He says that the fair will be
a success and the present European
war Will not result in Its postpone
ment.
The United States civil service COM
mission announces that a male stenog-
rapher and typewriter examination<will
be held in this city on Sept. 10. Per-
sons who desire to enter the examina-
ton should apply 10 the local secre-
tary, board of civil service examiners.
at the postoffice. this city, or the Sec
rotary, Eleventh civil service district,
207 postoffice building, Seattle, Wash,
for application blank dorm 137D and
information to applicants tform 1920.
Men only will be admitted to this ex-
animation. Age limits are IS years or
over on the date of the examination.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
FORMAL PROTEST
ENTERED AGAINST
THE VALUATIONS
Four Counties Heard by the
State Board of Equaliza-
tion - Discrimination Is
Alleged.

Adams, Boise, Latah and Clearwater
counties. protestants against an in
crease in the case of Boise and de-
creases in the cases of the other three
counties in timber land valuations. had
their inning with the state board of
equalization this morning and this
afternoon assessors or county officials
presented the protests of the counties
and timber company representatives
appearing in behalf of their respective
corporations. The timber companies
made charge OF unjust discrimination
practiced against them by the county
officials and those officials as stoutly
denied the charges. The Clearwater
county tight is occupying the boards
attention this afternoon. Clashes were
numerous.
The state tax commission recon-
mended an increase in the timber val
uations Of Boise county Of 80 per cent
or $51s.575. Tho decreases recon-
mended were: Adams county 20 per
cent, $s14,b8s: Clearwater county. 80
Per cant, s2.62s.2o7; Latah county. 80
per cent, $42S,s1I. Total increase rec
commended. $51s.575. Total decrease
recommended $s.2ee.ss
tfclnes Defends Adams county.
C. w. Holmes. auditor Of Adams
county, appeared before the board on
behalf Of that county and protested
against the decrease in the timber val
uations. He said that the county off,
cials had done everything within their
power to arrive at fair valuations of
timber and that he did not believe the
valuations reported should have been
cut by the tax commission. He went
into detail as to how these valuations
had been arrived at and declared that
Il was a well known fact that three
cruisers would make entirely different
reports on the stand Of timber on the
same area of land so that the only way
20 arrive at an idea OF the stand from
their cruises would be to take an aver
age Of them. In his opinion a cruise
was not OF any particular value in ar
irving at the value or the stand Of tim
Der.
Harry She1lworth and Ex-Governor
John T. Morrison were before the board
in relation to the timber assessments
in Adams county. Mr. Shellworth rep
resented the Payette Lumber company
and Ex-Governor Morrison the Cook
holdings. Both claimed that the facts
showed the county officials had dis
eliminated against the timber owners.
Reinforcements Arrive.
Assessor Darkwood defended the
Boise county assessments and declared
that the timber owners had no cause
to complain because they had been
assessed on the same equitable basis as
the agricultural and other land owners.
Representative A. H. Oversmith of
Latah county, now candidate on the
Republican ticket for nomination to
the senate in that county, arrived in
Boise this morning to appear before the
board to defend the Latah county tim
Der assessments and to assist the Clear
water county officials. Associated with
him in the Clearwater county fight this
afternoon was Attorney Hodge of Nez
Perce county and Mr.. Hoar one Of the
county officials
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
DOG HAD RABIES;
OTHERS BITTEN:
Warming GIVEN

city Health Officer NJ 8. Parker
says that 1t Ia known that several dogs
and ono COW were bitten by the dog
with rabies that camc down from the
bench and passed through the city yes
terday morning, biting II. E. Campbell.
and was killed at the Boise barracks
He further states that possibly other
animals along the route Travelled by
this one were bitten and that owners
should carefully watch their dogs for
some time. He suggests that they be
muzzled, kept tied up or otherwise iso-
lated. II is reported that the disease
is quite general among coyotes and
that several sheep dogs In the vicinity
of Weiser have the malady The dogs
and COW. in South Boise and on the
bench, that were bitten by the mad dog
yesterday have been isolated, Mr.. Park
er having taken the matter up with
the owners of them. DR.. Laubaugh,
state bacteriologist, to whom the Of
ficer took the head OF the dog shot,
after making a thorough examination.
announced that It had the disease in
question.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
Mr.. and Mrs. walter ]. Hearne at their

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Hearne at their
home on the bench.
A marriage license has been issued
to Everett d. Clark of Denver, Colo.
and Edna Pearl Chamberlain of Boise.
Articles Of incorporation of the
Methodist Episcopal church of Gran
lite were filed today with the secretary
of state.
r. B. Coglon, state agent of the bu-
reau OF plant industry. left yesterday
for Pocatello in the interest of the
work of his department.
State Seed Commissioner S. A. Re-
gan left last night for northern Idaho,
where he will make an investigation
into seed conditions In the panhandle.
The Central w. c. T. u. will hold its
regular meeting at its rooms, 309-310
Soma building. Friday afternoon at 8
of the program.
Benjamin F. Dugan, member of COM
pany 1, Twelfth Ohio infantry died at
the Soldiers Home Aug. 10. aged 10
years The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
undertaking chapel of Fry & Summers,
Rev. Whsle Martin officiating.
Coroner Schneider was called to the
Swan Falls power plant on the Snake
river this morning to view a body
washed up on the shores of the river.
No word has since been heard from
him. The impression prevails the body
is that of spaniard reported drowned
several days ago.
Mrs, Lottie E. Hunt& Of Rockport,
Mo-, died at local hospital this morn
ing, the direct cause of death being
septimia., She was IS years old and Is
survived by two daughters. Mrs. Boul-
ton of Caldwell and Mrs. Hutchinson
of Phoenix, Ariz. The remains VIII be
taken east for burial.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wright
copgrega tional church will give a So
cial on Fishers lawn near the Franklin
school. Friday evening. Everyone is
invited A special program will he
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
rendered.

rendered.
Southeastern counties are taking an
active interest in club work for chill
dren, according to Superintendent Pot
ter, in charge of rural school club
work, who has just returned from that
section of the state.
Chairman Howell, of the board of
county commissioners. states that the
voting place for Dry Creek precinct
should be designated as the school
house in district No. 4, instead OF the
school house in district No. 81.
The habeas corpus arguments before
Judge Davis relative to tho case
of DR.. Mary Donaldson. charged with
unlawfully restraining the liberty of
an insane person. were completed yes
terday afternoon and taken under ad-
visemeTit.
Silo building In southwestern Idaho
by farmers is becoming a reality, ac-
cording to E. F. Rinehart, animal hus-
bandman and dairyman of the expert
mental department of the University
of Idaho, who returned yesterday from
Weiser. where he supervised the ercc-
ton of siio.
For the purpose OF making plans to
collect an Ada county exhibit for the
San Francisco fair. a meeting will be
held In the Commercial club rooms
August 20. State horticultural In
spector c. X. Macy. Executive COM
missioner Fred r. Reed and his as
sistsnt, ]. w. Jones. will meet at that
time with farmers, fruit men and dairy
men, as we'll as others interested In
this county.
Lieutenant and Mrs. A. r. Dame
miller and children, who went to Gear
hart during the Oregon Idaho maneu-
vers and have since been enjoying a
vacation there. returned yesterday to
their home in this city. Lieutenant
Dannemiller Is inspector instructor of
the Idaho National Guard. Besides at
tending the Oregon-Idaho snaneuvers
while gone he also inspected the guard
at Spokane.
General Manager c. A. Barton Of the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
WI. Q. Greene. Hopkinton. N. H..

W. T. Greene. Hopkinton. N. H.,
writes the following letter. which will
interest every one who has kidney
trouble. For over a year. Mrs. Greene
had been afflicted with q very stub
born kidney trouble. An operation
was advised. This 1 would not con-
sent to. Foley Kidney Pills done more
to complete her recovery than any
medicine she has taken and l feel 1t
my duty to recommend Foley Kidney
Pills to all who need kidney medicine"
They are tonic in action. quick to give
good results. For sale by all druggists
Adv. T. THIS.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

Washington. Aug. 2o.-President will
son is planning a week lend cruise along
the Atlantic coast on the Mayfiowsr,
beginning probably Saturday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

7-RooM MODERN HOUSE FOR
RENT-Modern house. except heat.
for rent; 1923 State street; dandy
good house and outbuildings; lawn;
everything nice; $40 per month. H.
Mcclellan Realty Co., Boise. Idaho.
AIS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
Favorite Remedy for DIarrhoe..

About three years ago I had a SER
ious attack of summer complaint. The
doctors medicine failed to benefit me,
so I sent for a bottle of Chamberlsin's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
upon the recommendation of one of my
neighbors. One dose of 1t did me more
good than all the other medicine had
used. l improved rapidly and in
short time I was WELL" writes Mrs.
May Higgins. Peru, Ind. For sale by
all dealers. Adv.-T TIL S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

5-ROoM plastered house: lawn and
shade; blocks from postoffice; lots
75x150 feet; In Weiser. Owner wants
good secondhand automobile. Must
be In good condition. Address p. o.
Box 321, Weiser. Idaho. AIS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

ioose-leaf memorandum
book between Idanha hot.l and the
Owyhee hotel, or on Nampa car.
Return to Capital News. Reward.
A21c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

WANTED TO BUY-Good second
hand wheel; must be leap. Give
full particulars. Address box 535.
Capital News. Az
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

FOR SALE-Monarch steel range;
used only short time; also Hoosier
kitchen cabinet. buffet and other ar
ticles. Inquire So4 Main. Phone
560J If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
BREVTTIES

Florence Gallivan has filed suit for
divorce from William Gallivan, alleging
desertion.
a daughter was born this morning to
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

CLASS POOL HALL and
bowling alley or part interest to sell
cheap or exchange for Boise and su-
burban property. Good location.
Schooler- Starting Agency, Overland
Bldg. A22
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

THE PUBLIC CoMMIssARY has
moved to -fos N. Tenth ST.. near the
Idanha, and will be known hereafter
as The Producers and Distributors
Association. PhoneWe. L. q. Work
man. Prop. SEC
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

Paris, Aug. 20.-The Bank of France
today reduced its rate OF discount from
8 to per cent
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE OR TRADE for grain or
potatoes, DeLaval separator; value
$35. p. o. Box 1914 A20c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-20

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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26
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estate superintendent.
The Riqht Kind of Talk.

Our sister towns, Donaldsonville
and Houma, are preparing to hold
parish fairs to be of benefit not on
ly to themselves and their respective
parishes, but which will prove inter
esting and Of benefit to us If we
avail ourselves of the opportunity to
enter and help them make successes
of the occasions.
The police jury donated $3.50 to
the South Louisiana Fair to be held
at Donaldsonville, and it is to DC
hoped the parish as well as lndlvl.
duals will make a good showing al
this fair. Let every farmer or tan
cier who has something to show IN
the line of produce or live stock en-,
ter the contests and try to bring
home a prize to attest the progress
and advancement of his parish.
While the police jury found it i'm
possible to donate a like sum to the
parish fair of Terrebonne, fact
which is regrettable, let every citi
zen of this town and parish do his
utmost to see that the Terrebonne
fair is the equal of any. Let us
make up, in spirit and enthusiasm
what we failed to give in a financia
way.
The spirit OF the age is to get to
gether and pull as one. We wish the
fair organizations of both cities un
told success. One day we may or
ganize our own fair, and they, We
are sure, will lend a hand to us
Thibodaux Commercial Journal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26
Normal School Notes.

The State Normal School began its
fall quarter Sept Is. The enrolment
III the Normal proper was 642, as
compared with GOT last fall. As a
few of the students have been de
layed the enrolment is expected to
be $50 or more.
The L. S. N band returned Fri
day of last week from Shreveport,
where it played for a Woodmen OF
the World celebration.
The football squad has begun prac-
tice. The PROSPECTS foe a successful
season are good-far better than at
this time last year.
The Choral Society was organized
this week with H. r. Harvey of the
music department in charge. Some
splendid things are expected of that
organization, as heretofore.
Current Sauce, the voice Of the
Normal, edited by the social science
department, will begin its fall pub
lication next Thursday and subscrip-
tions are now being received for it.
ROSINA SINGER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26
Plans Completed for Central Market
inc Association.
a special from Napoleonville

A special from Napoleonville to the
Times-Picayune Of Wednesday says:
"R. J. LeGardeur, secretary and
treasurer of the Assumption Market
ing Company, who was selected as
temporary secretary of the associa-
ton formed recently in Donaldson:
vile, by secretaries of marketing
companies in the state, has just
completed the proposed plan and by
laws OF the Central Marketing Asso
citation, with headquarters in New
Orleans, which is in course OF forma
ton The association will manage
the buying and selling for all the
marketing associations in the state
This plan, it is argued, is being sue
cessfully operated in some of tht
other states. y