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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
WILL HE GET THIS LETTERs
BY Wing Dinger

Dear Woodrow: That Bureau of
Census of yours.
Has knocked our plans all in the
head;
It's made a report that has made our
hearts feel
AS though they were loaded with
lead.
We're right In the midst OF a busy
campaign
For Offices. as you we'll know;
Wed hoped on the question of mis-
management
To deliver a death dealing blow
We've yelled how the party in power
up here
In this Keystone State run things
quite bad,
And the way that taxpayers are fooled
by the bunch
Is of all words. we claim. the most
sad.
"And right in the midst of our busy
campaign
The Bureau breaks up our best bet.
By giving out dope that the Keystone
State is
The only one free of all debt
TT seems like a shame, when you've
picked us to run
For election up here in the Fall,
That you let information like this bub-
BILE forth;
It's enough to make anyone bawl.
Election day comes in November. you
know,
In this and most all of the States,
And you might have held off till the
battle was DER
And saved us. Your own Candid
dates"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
N MEXICO

T is laughable to note the enthusi-
astic message Senator Bryan sent
a few days ago to President Will
son congratulating him on the
success of his peace policy in Mexico,
in the light of recent occurrences in
that country. With the Administra-
tion rejoicing over the restoration of
peace, a dispatch in the Public Ledger
of this morning from Mexico City is to
the effect that the inhabitants of the
capital are alarmed to-day on account
of the scarcity of drinking water and
the fear that adherents of General Ia
pata have captured the water works
at Xochimilco.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24

rARRISBURG and vicinity are
- marked by several of these
! ! nasty evidences of personal
spleen known as spite fences"
1t would be a good thing for Pennsyl-
vania if the Legislature of this State
passed a law such as that which a
California court has just upheld, de-
claring the spite fence" to be a pub
lie nuisance and therefore illegal.
The first effect of this new law in
California was to result in a suit
brought against a man residing on
Russian Hill, suburb of San Fran
cisco commanding a view Of the bay,
which view was obstructed by the
erection of flats, and when the fat
dwellers declined to remove the top
story of their structures, retaliated by
building a wall cutting off much of
their light and air. When the court
ordered him to reduce the wall to ten
feet the judge explained his. action on
the ground that property owners have
the right to make the best possible
use of their own property, but that no
land owner is justified in erecting any
thing thereon that not only does not
benefit him but detracts from the
pleasure, comfort or the value of the
property of persons Immediately ad-
joining.
AS California newspaper COM
ments in discussing this case, the
spite fence is merely evidence of a
very bad temper. No matter how
badly one may have been used he is
not justified in taking any such meas
ure as that which the California court
has just declared illegal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24

z CCORDING to the figures of the
N United States Census Bureau.
= = Pennsylvania is the only State
in the Union free of debt. In
only small number of the States is
the record of Pennsylvania in this re-
ispect approached, and some of the
'Commonwealths of the nation have a
per capita debt exceeding that of the
United States, s1,059.
1t has been the constant charge OF
the Democrats of this State that un-
der Republican management there has
been constant waste of the public
money and extravaganza beyond
measure. Not long since It was seri-
ously asserted by one ardent, but Woe
fully ignorant Democratic writer that
Pennsylvania was actually on the
verge of bankruptcy and that certain
well-known men of the State were
being considered as possible receivers.
OF course, this was absurd on the face
of 1t, but it shows the length to which
these detractors of the great empire
of Pennsylvania will go in their efforts
to malign those who have been in
charge OF the affairs of it's govern
ment.
The truth of the matter is that
Pennsylvania, as the census record
shows, has been and is one Of the
Union. Not only have those who have
been in charge of It's finances been so
careful in their expenditures as to con-
stantly leave at the close of every ad-
ministration a handsome surplus in
the treasury, but they have so ar
ranged matters that the burden of our
taxes falls largely upon the great cor
porations that play so prominent a
part in the life of the Commonwealth.
In this way not only are our own
people relieved largely from the pay
ment of State taxes, but consumers of
many another State in which our man
ufactured products are sold are made
to contribute their share through cor
poration taxes to our prosperity.
1t may not be, however, that this
Sreedom from State debt is a virtue
sntirely. For instance, we are in sore
need of extensive road improvements.
Ut is we'll nigh impossible for the Leg
aslature to appropriate sufficient
money out of the general revenues,
without restricting expenditure else
where, to provide sufficient money TO
carry out the program that the State
Highway Department believes to be
necessary for the proper development
of our highways. There is no ques-
sion that the taxpayers made a serious
mistake when they turned down the
road loan year ago. They were mis-
lead by the same falsifying trouble
'makers who have been telling them
that the State is in a bad way fnan-
cially, and the figures presented by the
United States Census Bureau are
bound to disillusionize those who have
been accepting these lies as facts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
PARENTS TELLUs

That our Mary Jane pumps for chill
dren at $1.25, $3.50 and $2.00 are the
best buy at the price they have ever
seen. And so neat and dressy-lookins.
Made in patent and gun metal leath-
ers, they are ideal for summer wear.
When you want to further your shoe
money it will pay you to ride a little
farther and see Deichler, Thirteenth
and Market streets
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
A PERSONAL APPEAL

There is nothing better for pro-
ducing business results than a direct
appeal to the individual. The cost is
prohibitive to do this in person for
most kinds of business but a Multi
graph facsimile letter will reach as
many as you like by mail. Phone the
Weaver Typewriting Company. 25
North Third street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
PUT Us TO THE TEST

In tire repairs and tubes we guar
antee all our work, absolutely, to be
of the highest quality and to give YOU
service and satisfaction. We put the
Sterling" mark on all tire and tube
repairs. This is our guarantee of the
highest class workmanship. Sterling
Auto Tire Co., 1851 Zarker street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
Business Locals
MAKES YOUR MOUTH WATER

B. B. D. Coffee has that delicious
taste and delightful aroma that is un-
equalled. Careful blending and roast
ing after selecting the choicest berries
makes this possible. The proof of its
quality is in the fact that 1t is our
best seller" People keep right on
using 1t year after year. Phone us
for a trial order. B. B. Drum, 1901
North Sixth street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24

will quiet the uneasiness of those who
have been fearing that they would be
denied this form of more or less legiti-
mate graft upon which they are rely
ing to help them in maintaining DEM
ocratic supremacy in Congress.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
IN HARRI SBURG FJFN
YEARS AGO TO-DAY
LFrom the Telegraph, July "a, 1851
100-DAY MEN LEAVE

, The One Hundred and Ninety-sec-
'ond and One Hundred and Ninety
fourth regiments, Pennsylvania Vol
unteers Gone hundred day men), COM
manded by Colonels Nagle and Fisher,
left here last evening enroute for
Washington, in the vicinity of which,
according to the call for their SER
vices, they will doubtless be placed on
duty
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
AS YOU LIKE TT

If you are not pleased with some
garment you have in your wardrobe
W. would suggest that you send it to
US for a change of color and that will
make it seem like new. Ask US re-
you how it will look. Phone Finkel-
stein. We call for and deliver 1920
North Sixth street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
27 REBEL PRISONERS

Cairo, July 24.-The steamer Belle
Memphis has arrived with ninety-
seven rebel prisoners, taken at the
battle of Tupelo.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
NEWGS{ s. FH2 FRH1S2ReeTTSHE&SA ReeTTSHE&S E&SAe
[From the Telegraph, July "a, 1851
NEGRO TROOPS HELP

Cairo, July 2S.-The battle of Tapa-
luci; on the 18th, was a very severe
one, the enemy being very severely
punished by a cavalry and negro
troop, who bore the brunt of the en-
gagement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
AN EVENING THOUGHT

Time worketh, let me work, too,
Time undoeth, let me do.
AS busy as time my work / ply
Till rest in the rest of eternity.
@Bonar.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
TO SELL 200 CONDEMNED HORSES

We are requested to state that the
sale Of two h ndred condemned gov
ernment horses, announced to be held
in this city, on Thursday next. will
positively take place on that day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
Married

Oh, women are the
dearest thin gs.
/ know that Ii
is so,
For l have had to
pay for one
And that Is how
] know,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24

No, this Is not
the anniversary
of the day I
made you the
happiest of men.
1t is; you have
done so every
day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
OUR DAILY LAUGH

With a PrOviso
Could you be
contented with
love in a cottage?
Yes, dear, IL
what we saved on
abe size of the
house we could
put into an auto
mobile.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24

The ringing of the Courthouse bell
yesterday afternoon for a test of the
bell about 1.S0 caused some people to
thlnk that court was being convened
earlier than usual. So they went into
the courtroom. 1t is one of the hottest
places IN Harrisourg early in the aft
ernoon and the interested ones sat and
sweltered. They sat and sat and finally
about 2 o'clock the court officials came
IN and things started as usual. Then
some indignant ones wanted to know
why Brownie rang the bell.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
THE SPITE FENCES

HARRISBURG and vicinity are
~ marked by several of these
! ! nasty evidences OF personal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
pIIRI.ISHEU BY

Published every evening Except sun
day). at the Telegraph Building ZIG
Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-24
ONLY STATE FREE OF DEBT

Z CCORDING to the figures of the
n United States Census Bureau
4 = Pennsylvania is the only State
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-30

Petition Of M. H. Newman, ct al, for
formation of new scho.l district at
Whitebird, upon recommendation of P.
M. Granville, superintendent Of schools,
granted. District to be known as
School District No. "a.
Petitions of w. F. Meeker, and
others, changing boundaries of school
districts No. so, SO, SO and SO in Harris
ridge country granted as petitioned
for.
1t is hereby ordered that the county
auditor and county treasurer transfer
the funds remaining in special road dis
trict No. and to the general road
fund.
In the matter of fixing salaries of
various county officers of Idaho county,
Idaho, the board ordered that the said
salaries be fixed for the term be.
ginning the second Monday of January
1915, as follows: Clerk of the district
court and ex-officio auditor and re-
corder and clerk of the board OF county
commissioners, $500 per annum. AS.
SCISSOR, $500 per annum. Sheriff.
$500 per annum. Probate Judge.
$1,000 per annum. County treaurer and
ex-officio tax collector and public ad-
ministrator, $500 per annum. County
superintendent of schools, $500 per
annum. County surveyor, 5000. County
coroner, 5000 per annum.
Application of Mrs. Chas. Adams. for
cancellation of tax certificate Nos. 919
and 92O for year 1913 sold to E. w.
oliver. 1t appearing to the board that
said Mrs. Chas. Adams, is a widow,
and was at the time of said assessment.
it is hereby ordered to cancel said
certificates Nos. 919 and 900 for the
year 1913.
In the matter of tax certificate Nos.
6s4 and 6S5 for the year 1913 assessed
to Brockman & Rookie. It appearing to
the board that said property was double
assessed and paid by J. 8. Stevenson. it
is hereby ordered to cancel said certi-
cate Nos. 6s4 and 6S5 for the wear
1913, and rebate be made to W, F..
Kettenbach who now holds said certi.
cate in the sum of $26.64 including 6
per cent interest.
1t appearing to the board that lot 7
block &C" original town of Kooskia.
Idaho, was assessed with other property
to Casady & Mitchell for the year 1910
and that said taxes are delinquent and
certificate No. 90 issued july 6. 1911
therefor. 1t further appearing that j.
l.. Cross and Joe Cox are owners of
said property and that said Cross and
Cox paid the tax for the year 1910 on
said lot z, the said lot being therefor
doubly assessed. It is ordered that said
assessment against said lot 7 be can.
celled and stricken out of said tax
certificate No. 90 and the prorata tax
on said lot be deducted from said certi.
ficate.
It appearing to the board that the
following delinquent certificates for
the year 1918 have been issued on pro.
perty enormously assessed, it is hereby
ordered that said certificates be and
the same are hereby cancelled:
No. All, Mrs. Hanna Rice IS 1889
No. 613, Mrs. Mamie A Sherry 2.s7
No. 361, Henry Pfenger 49,. 2.s7
No. 247, Frank Norton s.s4
No. 498, R. H. Smith 2S7o
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-30

Financial report of Woodland high
way district and Glenwood highway
district examined and ordered filed.
Resignation OF M. R. Gross, consta-
BILE of Stuart precinct accepted.
Petition of A. F. Schultz, ct al for
appointment of Jas. P. Reaves, over
seer of road district No. II rejected.
In the matter of application of Grace
Shinkle, mother for partial support
in accordance with "Mothers' Pension
Act' as provided by law. Certificate
of probate judge approved and granted,
it is ordered that Grace R. Shinkle be
given an allowance Of $40 per month,
beginning April /, 1914 until further
order of this board.
Application of Casper Hunsel for
county aid, certificate of Joseph Sohn,
justice of the peace af Greencreek pre-
cinct approved and Hunsel ordered
placed on the county poor farm.
Application of Joseph Kelle for
county aid. Certificate of probate
judge approved and Kelle allowed a
sum not to exceed SIS.
Application of Jacob Schwartz for
county aid rejected.
The following claims allowed on the
current expense fund, and auditor or.
dered to draw warrants in payment
thereof: :,
County officers salaries for the
month of January, 1914. ;. So, 591 81
County officers salaries for the
month of February, 1914 -. 2534.46
County officers salaries for the
month of March, 1914 80. 2500.s
Irwin Hudson Co., supplies 1926
Shaw & Borden Co., supplies. 5000
P. M. Granville, office supplies GA
Geo. D. Barnard & Co., supplies
for treasurer office 49,. $3.50
Lewiston Printing & Binding
Co., supplies county offices. 1897
Syms- York Co., supplies county
offices -. 1910
John w. Graham & Co., sup
plies county offices ........ 57.64
Hugh 8. Parker, annotating re-
vised codes ...........,.... 1900
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-30
No. 500. G. H. Schroeder

No. 500, G. H. Schroeder 81
Application of Frank 8. Rice, tax col
lector of Idaho county, Idaho, for can
collation. Of taxes for the year 1913.
granted and the auditor ordered to can.
Gel said taxes aa fnllnwa 4o.zr;A.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-30
district No. 10 3
William Walker, stalking badly
5000

William Walker, stalking badly
Mt. road No. 10 SIS
John higgins appointed road oversssr
Of road district No. 6.
Resignation Of Chris seeland, over.
seer of road district No. 8 accepted
The report Of John v. Nash and
Martin Wagner, findings and examine
ton Of books Of Frank 8. Rice, ax
collector for the year 1913, filed IN
commissioners court, Idaho county,
Idaho, February IA, 1914 was presented
to the board rs follows: To the bonors'
BILE board Of county commissioners Of
Idaho county, state Of Idaho; Greetings
We the undersigned, having been p
pointed by your honorable board 70
examine the accounts Of the tax co.,
iector for the fiscal year of 1913, beg
leave to report our findings Of erron
and omissions as per detailed sheets
hereto affixed. The difference in e.
counts between the county auditor and
the tax collector as pertains to the
collection Of the 1913 taxes, has been
reduced from $4O9.66 to 1890. These
latter differences may also be further
reduced If not altogether reconciled BY
comparing the tax roll with the re-
ceipts as most likely errors were made
in making out the receipts from the ta1
rolls in the description of property and
the amounts Of taxes due. This, now
ever, seems an unsatisfactory and END
less task inasmuch as a number Of re-
ceipts are SO badly disfigured and nu'
tilated that it appears as impossible 70
arrive at any satisfactory correction
Taxes Unpaid and No Certificass
Issued.
(Notice in some cases were not SEM
to taxpayers.)
Book 4, page IL, line 24-27, F. -,
ldum ............@ S''
Book 4, page 40, line "a, First ...
National Bank, Grangeville lO%
BOOK 4, page 80. line As, Mary IN
Y: Taylor ................. INV
Book 4, page 81, line IA, Louis .m
reihster ............... 49,.
Book 29 !, page 81, line %, Fred o,w
ninkiey S'
Book 4, page 81, line SO, M. osr
Hawcroft NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S''
Book 4, page 81, line 3s, Chas ,oa
CarOthers ........ .1....... ''s
Book 4, page SO, line 10, Annie ia
DTdy ...............
Book 4, page SO, line 81, Mel. az
vim Bosler ........ NV
Book 4, page SO, line 35, W. d. ,,nl
fearson
Book 4, page 120, line 5, james "a
moore .................
Book 4, page 129, line 4, ,M
Joseph Schober Est. ....... NV
Book 4, page 100, line 3, I'm a
known Owners ............
Book 2, page 40, line 4, Mrs. o.
n. Bieren
Book 2, page 90, line 81, 2. N. ,om
Leeper $3.50.
Book 2, page 1914, line l, A. W. aw
darlington ...............:
Book 2, page "a, line 81, Al MS
Russell -. ....... w.
Book 2, page "a, line 40, Al ~
RUSSELL ...................
Book 2, page z, line IL, A. eN
Schalzbauer ...............
Book 8, page 90, line Al, G. E.
Continued on page 81
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-30

ApPIlcatlOn OF Mrs. E. L. Anderson
for renewal license to operate ferry
across Clearwater river at Kamiah, said
applicant having filed her report and
also her bond in the sum of $1,000 is
hereby granted and license issued, same
being fixed at $12 per annum from
April /, 1914.
County warrants called for more than
sixty days ordered paid, series Of 1913,
current expense fund as follows:
No. l4955, April 10, 1913 -. 2.25
NO. 1921, July %, 1913 $3.50. 500
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30

Alas, poor Willyum! Our
friend of the Republican paper
with Progressive longings seems
to be awfully worried about the
burdens of booze and the bank
check which the Democrats are
assessing in the new war tax. He
walls "Your checks will nov have
to bear a ,two-cent stamp, and
whiSkey, liquor, beer, theaters and
various other things will pay the
tax" For years and years he and
his party claimed that, under the
Republican high protective tariff
'the foreigner paid the tax," when
every school boy in the land
knows that the necessities of the
homes and farms of the common
people of our land bore the bur-
denS which the Democrats have
shifted to the shoulders of those
who can afford to indulge in lux
urieS. Alas, poor WilIyum.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30
ALOIS SCHWAGER.

AlOiS Schwager, the jolly Dutch
man who is now serving his first
term as County Treasurer, is again
the Democratic candidate for this
position, and while on account of
sickness in his family he has been
unable to do much campaigning,
yet he is going to be reelected by
one of the largest majoritieS ever
given a candidate in this county
on any ticket. Mr.. Schwager has
made a most efficient and accom-
odating officer; is always at his
post of duty and keeps his work
right up to the minute, and his
books are always models of neat
ness and accuracy, and there is
no question but what the voters
of the county will retain him in
the position for another two years.
He has made good and is entitled
to their vote as mark of approx
al.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30
CARROLL is WINNER.

Charley Carroll, the Democratic
nominee for County Attorney, is
going to be a sure winner at the
polls next Tuesday, unless all
signs fail. He has been making a
most active campaign all over the
county and is going to receive a
big vote in all sections. Charley
is one of the able and energetic
young attorneys of this part of
the state and is we'll qualified to
fill the position he seeks, and he
promises the voters that if elected
he will look after the affairs of the
office himself and will appoint
no assistant or deputy, which vii
mean a saving to the tax payers o.
The county. His campaign plat
form, which is mo assistant Of
deputy; pledge of fidelity to oatl
of office and my people and theil
interests" is one which is a vOtl
winner, for it has the right ring
and the Carroll stock is rising
every day.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hammond
and son Marvin, spent Sunday in
Hoisington with relatives and
friends.
One lady said she knew how to
vote, all right, and she was going
to "yote right" And to prove that
she did, she said she would write
her name on the ballot" so that
when we came to it in the count
we would see that she knew how
to do it. Don't do it, lady. Any
mark of any kind, on your ballot,
except a cross mark in the squares
will cause your Ballot tObe thrown
out and not counted.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30

A. L. Langford was down from
the Heizer. community yesterday
and called at this office to order
the Democrat sent to him the COM
ing year. Everything is looking
fine up in that community, and
with another good rain the wheat
is going to go into winter quar-
ters in excellent shape.
John Doherty, Jr., was up from
Ellinwood yesterday to attend to
some business matters and for a
little visit with his many Great
Bend friends.
D. T. Armstrong and son, Char
les Armstrong, and wife, came up
from Wichita yesterday morning
accompanying the remains of Mrs.
J. w. Holloway which were
brought here for burial that morn
ing. They returned home the
same evening.
Mrs. Frank WOeStman, who un-
derwent an operation several days
ago, IS reported as getting along
in fine shape at the present time.
Tom Clayton and Clayt Moses
have gone to New Mexico where
they will purchase several thou
sand head of sheep which will be
shipped to this place and fed for
the markets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde KOontz
was down from Pawnee county
yesterday for a visit of a few days
with relatives and their many old
friends and to attend to some bus
mess matters here. Mr.. KoOntz
reports that he had a very good
crop this year, but that things
have been very dry up that way
and the wheat is not starting out
as good as it should. Much of the
wheat is yet to be Sown, and part
that has been in for some time is
not up yet.
Gus Mellies and Adolph Thu
row were up from north of Ellin-
wood Thursday on a business trip
and for a visit with friends.