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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08
TO VOTE ON
AMENDMENTS
THIS FALL
AT GENERAL ELECTION, THREE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS.
TWO LIKELY TO Be OPPOSED
One Amendment Would Increase Mem
bership of the Supreme Court from 8
to 5 Judges-An Should be Studied.

Three amendments to the state con-
stitution are to be submitted to the
voters this fall for their approval or
rejection. Various views are being ex-
pressed as to these amendments and
one will effect the amount of taxes the
taxpayer will have to pay, and the
others will also effect the interests of
citizens of the state in a political way.
Secretary of State w. L. Clifford has
already certified to the auditors of the
state, the three amendments which are
to be voted upon this fall, all of which
are important and should be studied
carefully before the voter goes to the
polls in November so that he will be
in position to cast his vote intelli-
gently. The amendments are herein
set forth for the benefit of the voters.
Section z, Article 9.
The question to be submitted with
reference to this section is "Shall sec
tion Z, article 8, of the constitution of
the state of Idaho be so amended as to
remove the superintendent of public in
struction from membership on the state
board of land commissioners.
This board is now composed of the
governor, secretary Of state, attorney
general, state auditor and the state
superintendent. 1t shoull be remem-
bered that this board acts with refer
ence to the state school lands and that
the superintendent of public instruction
doubtless should have word to say
with reference to the matters handled
by the board.
Self Executing Amendment.
Section 6. article 5, Of the constitu-
tion, is proposed for amendment to in
crease the membership Of the supreme
bench. This amendment is self-exe-
cutting and Immediately after canvass
ing the returns and certification of the
result of the election upon this amend
ment the governor is empowered to
appoint two justices of the supreme
court to hold office until the general
election to hold office until the general
election of 1916 and until their success
cors are elected and qualified. The
question to be submitted to the voters
for this proposed amendment is;
"Shall section 6, Of article 5, of the
constitution of Idaho, be amended so
as to increase the supreme court to five
justices in place of three9"
That tn re will be considerable op-
position to the amendment to increase
the term of elective officers from two
to four years and the membership of
the supreme court from three to five,
is generally conceded
Arguments have been made for and
against this amendment, tn, main
arguments for the amendment being
that it will increase the efficiency OF
the court, facilitate the handling OF
CONTINUED on page 81
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08
TO LEWISTON BY BOAT.
Are Making the Journey Down the
Salmon River to River City.

The Salmon City Recorder states in
its issue of October 1st, that party
of six young men of that city started
by boat to Lewiston last Thursday,
Captain Guleck having been busy for
several days building craft suitable
for their needs and to weather the
rapids through which it will be neces-
sary to pass on their journey. The
gentlemen will do little hunting on
the way down. They will return by
rail and expect ITO be absent for about
two weeks. The boat is in charge of
Captain Guleck, and left its moorings
at the Salmon river bridge about 10
O'Clock last Thursday and large num-
Der saw the party off. The personnel
of the party is Messers w. B. Hart,
Carl Clark, Walter Harmon, Marvin
Mulkey, George Brodt and Charles Nc
Kinney.
The party will undoubtedly expert
ence few thrills in river navigation
which will give them stories to tell in
their old age for the Salmon river pre-
sents some difficulties to navigation
which has not made it a resort for
pleasure trips in many instances. It
is stated by some that the river is al
most impossible in places and this by
parties who know the river from life
long experience. 1t is to be hoped that
the parties making the trip will have
no misfortune and return to tell the
story as they have planned
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08
TRINITY GIRLS CLUB.

Seven young ladies of the Trinity
Episcopal church of Grangeville met at
the home of Mrs. John Norwood last
Saturday afternoon and formed a club
which they have named the "Trinity
Girls.' The club was formed for
mutual improvement At the meeting
Miss Gene Chic, was chosen for the
place Of president of the club, Miss
Anna Norwood, president, and
Miss Marion Simms, secretary treasur-
er. The other members of the club are
Misses Helen Norwood, May Laning.
ham, Edna Mcconnell and Elizabeth
Parker.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08
RECEPTION WELL ATTENDED.
A Large Crowd Turned Out to Nee,
Grangeville Teachers Friday Evening.

The reception planned for the teach
ers last Friday evening was thorough
success in every respect, crowd of
about 300 turning out to get acquaint-
ed with the faculty of the Grangeville
school and to assure the teachers that
they were interested in good schools
and the work of those Immediately in
charge. The purpose Of the reception,
namely to put the parents and the in
structers on more intimate footing
was successful and is one of the best
methods that could be used. The recep.
tion was planned by the ladies of St.
Agnes Guild of the Trinity Episcopal
church, and though they were response
BILE for the plans, everybody took part
to make the meeting a success.
The entertainment was held in the
gymnasium of the school building and
the teachers lined up to shake hands
and to be informally presented to those
present. After this was concluded the
crowd joined in making themselves
merry and in conversation. A number
of splendid talks were made during the
evening, Rev. Bush of the Trinity
Episcopal church making very humor-
GUS and interesting address. When he
had finished he introduced Rev. Van
Slyke who addressed those present with
few appropriate remarks. Rev.
Gornal of the Federated churches spoke
for a few minutes and then Prof. Rice
made few remarks in appreciation of
the efforts in planning the reception,
and of the interest manifested by the
school patrons in the schools. Doctor
Brockman, who is an old educator was
introduced and made very interesting
and instructive speech. Miss Bakewell,
of the faculty gave reading, inter
preting a humorous selection in Scotch
dialect which was appropriate to the
occasion and received round of ap-
plause.
Nothing was omitted to make the
SdtHSiiHS q SOhiPiOtC ouOSCSo anu dItoA
the close of the entertainment afford
ed, those present sat down to partake
of refreshments consisting of ice cream
and cake. The crowd dispersed to
their homes about eleven clock hav-
ing had good time besides having ac-
complished good purpose in getting
with the faculty and enjoy
ing pleasant evening in the new
school building of which Grangeville is
so proud.
The ladies of the st. Agnes Guild
should be congratulated on their ef
forts in planning the reception and tax
ing the important step of stimulating
interest in our schools. The new school
building affords splendid facilities for
public gatherings and should be used
on every possible occasion. The idea
Of the reception shoull BE- worked into
a series of further gatherings through
out the year. We have the best school
facilities in the state and this is good
methsd of familiarizing the public of
the fact.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08
]. Il. wallis, IDAHO
|. Pure FOOD HEAD
OUSTED
ATTORNEY GENERAL J. H PETER
SON TAKES THE INITIATIVE
ACTION IN THE MATTER.
.PRE-CANPAICN CLEANING
Action Has Been Demanded for Long
Time but Deferred for Some Un-
known Reason Until Now.

The first pre-campaign housecleaning
was done down at Boise on Monday Of
this week, and the effort was made in
ousting James ii. Wallis, Pure Food
and Sanitary Commissioners. His resig-
nation was demanded on charge that
he had been taking legal advice from
counsel for the SO called baking powder
trust in prosecuting rival, the Cres-
cent Baking Powder Company Of
Seattle. State treasurer Allen still re.
mains untouched and he still plans to
make the race for election this fall ON
the republican ticket.
Attorney General Takes Action.
The request came from Attorney
General j. H. Peterson, acting on be-
half of the state board of health, and
was made at Salt Lake, where Com.
missioner Wallis, on the request of
the state of Utah, has been conducting
"eleaner city" campaign. G. X.
White, chief deputy in the department,
has taken temporary charge.
Commissioner Wallis resignation.
looked upon here as virtually his re-
moval, created a sensation. He has
been head of the pure food depart
ment since it's creation six years ago,
and is recognized as prominent re-
publican party leader. Through his
efforts Idaho has forged ahead as one
of the leading states in sanitary
measures. He was president of the
National Food and Dairy Officials as
soeiation.
Barred Crescent Goods.
Last spring Commissioner Wallis
barred the product of the Crescent
Baking Powder company from Idaho
on the ground it contained egg albu-
men. The campany applied to the
federal court for an injunction to pro-
hibit the order going into effect.
At the hearing, kilograms that
passed between Commissioner Wallis
and Attorney M. G. McBee of Chicago,
recognized representative of the So
called baking powder trust, showing
Wallis asked for and received advice
as to the conduct of the prosecution,
were introduced. Later agitation was
started for Wallis removal.
Good Record Otherwise.
Wallis has made good head for the
pure food department. and has put
Idaho on the map as being very pro.
gressive in it's enforcement of pure
food and sanitary regulations. This
seems to be the only offense charged
against him, although his removal has
been urged for some time.
This together with the matters in
connection with State Treasurer AL
lens questionable loans of the state
school funds hass been blot on the
SO called "Clean" Haines Administra-
tion. The loan in the Allen affair
was restored to the treasury and many
prayed for his forgiveness for the one
act. Wallis is not so fortunate, how
ever, and in view of the fact that he
holds an appointive position had to be
although his office was un-
der the direct supervision of the
governor and the act charged must
have come to the knowledge of the
public.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08

For sale or trade-New No. Oliver
typewriter. See DR.. w. B. Sims. 14-6
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08
BUFFALO HUMP HUNTERS.

Frank Billups, Abe Fuller and 8. q.
Tupper returned Tuesday morning
from successful hunting trip in the
Buffalo Hump country. They are the
type of nimrod who get results when
they 60 cunning in the big game coun-
try, and this trip was not EXCEPTIONAL.
Six fine deer fell under their fire
the laws limit; and the high cost Of
meat will not worry them for some
days, at least. A heavy snow stern
swept over their camp and much Of
their hunting was done in two 1eet of
the fleecy whiteness.-Nezperce Herald
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-10-08
BUSINESS STEADILY IMPROVING
Harry L. Hudson, O.-W: B. & N
Freight Agent in Grangeville Monday

Harry L. Hudson, district freight
and passenger agent of the Oregon
Washington Railroad & Navigation Co.,
was in town the first Of the week in
connection with the duties of his office
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17

future.
Dan Leverty, mining man well
known in the Clearwater section was
also present and made short talk. He
assures us that there are fine prospects
for mining prosperity down in his coun-
try and suggested some improvements
which might be inaugurated in our
mining and homestead laws to aid and
assist the mining man and prospector.
An invitation to the members Of the
commercial club and their wives to be
present at banquet to be given at the
Imperial hotel on Friday the 25th, day
Of September was accepted and the
luncheon on the preceding day will
be postponed for the same. After a
report of the manager of the Border
Days entertainment the meeting ad-
journed. Each meeting at the luncheon
indicates the great value Of the COM
mercial club and the benefits inaugu-
rated by the organization.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17

terihg their appearances on or befas
said date and within ten days there
after by filing particular specification
of the grounds of their opposition !
the office of the clerk of the court i
is further ordered that copy Of said
petition and of this oder be forthwiil
sent by mail to all known crediton
and addressed to them at their place
of residence and that notice Of saf
hearing be published in the ldah
County Free Press, newspaper puf
lished in said district, mailing ne
first publication to be at least 80 days
prior to said day of hearing
Done under authority OF the genera
orders Of said court this 14th DAY 8
September, 1914.
L. Vineyard,
l7-5 Referee in Bankruptcy
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17
NEAR RIOT ON TRAIN.

A small riot broke out on the special
train leaving here at six clock Satur-
day evening, the trouble starting when
one of the grafters attempted to beat
the conductor out Of car fare. An al
tercation ensued and when the train
reached Cottonwood the conductor and
the brakeman attempted to put the un-
ruly party off when a crowd of fifteen
or twenty Of the same like interferred,
surrounding the trainmen and threaten.
ing them with all kinds of trouble.
just about the time things had
reached climax Deputy Sheriff Webb
who had taken the train to Cotton
wood where he had official business
marched across the car over the seats
to a position of vantage and throwing
back his coat and exhibiting his star
stated he was an officer of the law ano
did not intend to let anyone start any
thing rough and get away with it
"Bil' pulled his automatic and EN-.
phasized his remarks with the same
all of which had very wholesome and
quieting effect upon the toughs. 1t is
stated little more trouble broke out
after the deputy had left the train and
before the arrival at LEWISTON. how
ever the lesson taught had been vel
learned and nothing serious occurred.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17
CHARGES ARE MADE AGAINST
STATE TREASURER.

Continued from page ~
were in partnership in a saloon bus
mess at Hill City with one Of the ap
prasers Of tho land A. T. Watkins
who Swormstedt early this year had
arrested on the charge Of disposing OF
the mortgaged furniture and furnish
ings of the saloon and combination
pool hall. Watkins afterward threat
erfed to tell what he knew about this
particular land loan. The charge
against him was dropped.
Inflated Valuation Given
That inflated valuations were given
to the land on which the loan was Sc
cured by the alleged "dummies" is
clearly shown by Mr.. Van Deusen.
The $40 acres was divided for two sep
crate loans, one for $4,000 and one for
$780, Both tracts were given total
valuation of $29,710 The state accept
ed an appraisement Of $40 an acre on
the land regardless Of the fact Ensign
and Wood paid but $3.50 an acre for
it. Both claimed at the time they
made application for the loan they
were owners Of the property yet the
abstract to the property shows they
did not get title to the land until over
three months afterwards. -
The further remarkable fact is
,ehown in the transaction that while
the state had the land appraised for
$40 per acre negotiations were then
on between one Of the appraisers and
Ensign and Wood. for the sale Of the
same property at $3.50 per acre and
six days after the appraisement IL was
sold for that price to them, yet the
state Of idaho through its land depart.
ment accepted the $40 appraisement
according to the chsrge.
Another alleged fact of equal i'm.
portance made in Van Deusen's charge
is that, although Ensign and Wood
gave notes to the state Of idaho after
the state made the loen, the register
of the land department, Mr.. Jenness
made his demand for the interest pay.
ments that were made on O. v. Allen
state treasurer, as the accompanying
facsimiles of the notices he sent to Al
len will show, Tn other words, the
demand for the interest due the state
was made on those who gave the notes
Wood and Ensign. Tt is here that the
allegation of conspiracy is made by
Van Deusen on the part OF state of.
ficials.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17

fully complied with all the require
ments of said acts, and Of the orders
OF the court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be de-
creed by the court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankruptcy act,
except such debts which are exempt
by law from such discharge. Dated
this Both day of May, 1914. s. E. Lows
mes, bankrupt. Duly sworn to.
District of Idaho, IS.
1t is ordered that Monday the 10th
day of October, 1914 at the hour of 10
o'clock a. m. be and the same is fixed
as the time for the hearing the forego
ing petition and that all creditors and
other persons in interest show cause il
any they have why the prayer Of said
petition should not be granted by en-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17
wooD-wARNER NuPr1A1s.

Charles Herbert Wood and Jessie
Ellen Warner were united in holy ma
trimony Wednesday morning at six
o'clock at the Trinity Episcopal
church of Grangeville. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Reverend
D. J. w. Somervilla, rector of the
Church of the Nativity of Lewiston.
The bride was gowned in white and
wore a white wedding veil. Only the
immediate families and relatives of the
respective parties were present at the
ceremony. The ring service was used.
The church was very lastly and beau
tifully decorated and the chancel dec
orations were especially beautiful
and appropriate.
The bride is a sister of DR.. w. H.
Warner and is well and favorably
known in the community, and although
she has only been resident of the
city for comparatively short time
prior to her marriage, yet her worth
has been appreciated and she has, been
very popular among the residents of
the community Her home, prior to
coming to Grangeville was Boston,
Massachusetts. She is a trained nurse
by profession and has attained the
greatest proficiency the profession
can boast Of
Charles Herbert Wood, popularity and
affectionately known as CLUB by
his endless array Of friends and ac-
quaintenances in GrangevilIe and
Idaho county needs no introduction,
for his splendid character and pleasing
disposition has gained for him the
great popularity which he so richly
deserves, He is one of the Wood
family, whose every act have made the
the name one Of worth and great
responsibility. He has been in the en-
ploy Of the Alexander reidenrich Co.
for long time and his faithful
services and devoted attention to his
employers interest has made him an
indispensable employee Of that firm.
His sterling worth has gained for him
an enviable reputation and assures his
great future success in his new rela-
ton.
The bride and groom, Immediately
after the ceremony of marriage was
performed slipped away to the depot
and took the train to Spokane, at
which place and at Seattle they will
spend two weeks honeymoon, after
which the newly WEEDS will return. to
Grangeville and "Hub' will again re-
sumo his duties in the A. 3 F. store.
club" has been very secret Of his
intentions in this affair and succeeded
in escaping the moments Of congratula-
ton on the part of friends which
generally follow the ceremony. The
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17
COMMERCIAL CLUB LUNCHEON.

| Several visitors were present at the
/ club luncheon last Wednesday and Mr..
Robinson, the new instructor in the
agricultural course now made an eff
Gent part of the high school curricu-
lum, made an interesting and instruc-
tive talk which was well received and
indicates that the young man has great
ability and will insure success to the
important improvement added to our
local school Fred Smith who with his
brother were present, and who is a
prominent mining man of the Orc
grande section made few remarks
which were very optimistic with re-
ferenees to the future of the mining
industry in his section of the
county and his own properties. He al
so paid high compliment to the Com
mercial club for its efforts in making
the South Fork road possible and says
that the men on the Elk City and Oro-
grande end will do everything in their
power to construct the road from the
other end this way. sValuable mining
properties Of endless numbers await
development up in the Orogande, Ten
Mile and Elk City sections" said Mr..
Smith, "and all that we ask, is for
promoters and capitalists to pay us
visit and they can convince themselves
as to the value Of the properties avail
able" He also states that the Buck
hor property has it's mill going and is
having fine results and also praised
the Wonder group Of claims. r, 81
R. B. Kading formerly Of Boise, and
now associated with A. F. Parker, in
the Parker Loan 8 investments Co.,
was presented for membership in the
commercial club and made nice talk,
incidentally mentioning that the state
highway which will connect us with
south idaho will fill a long felt want
and will bear great fruits Of prosperity
for Camas Prairie when completed.
Mr.. Kading gives promise Of being one
Of Grangeville' g best boosters in the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17
first news Of his new intentions were

first news Of his new intentions were
not revealed until Wednesday morning
after he had left our city on his honey
moon trip. For that reason he and his
wife escaped the discomforts of rice
making its way down their backs and
of bold announcements of marriage on
their baggage. What he has so far
missed, however, does not even indi-
cate what he may expect from friends
when he comes back. The present alb
sence of the couple does not prevent
the giving Of the heartiest congratula-
tions and well wishes for health, happi-
ness and success, and when the young
people return they may expect spe-
cial demonstration of the same.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17
;TITION FOR DISCHARGE u
BANKRUPTCY,

BANKRUPTCY.
In the District Court of the United
States, District of Idaho, Central
Division.
In the matter of 8. E. Lovsnes, bank.
rupt.
To the Hon. F. 8. Dietrich, Judge of
the above entitled court:
Your petitioner, s. E. Lovsnes, res
pectfully represents that on the 25th
day of March, 1914 he was duly ad.
judged a bankrupt under the acts of
congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his prop.
erty and rights of property and has
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-09-17
"A MILLION BID

"A Million Bid is, without doubt,
the most wonderful achievement ever
attained in the realms of fildom. IT is
a Vitagraph masterpiece, full of the
most thrilling scenes ever conceived.
Tt played to $50 capacity houses in the
vitagraph Theatre, New York City.
and was an unbounded success. IA
Million Bido has a wonderful cast of
Vitagraph stars. headed by Anita
Stuart, who is ably supported by Julia
swayne Gordon, Harry Morey, Charles
Kent and Gladen james. The produc-
ton was staged under the personal
direction of Ralph Tnce, the famous
Vitagragh director. Tn its entirety it
comes to Lyric Theatre, Monday. Sent.
q, afternoon and evening.
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READ THIS

Leave orders for piano tuning at
the Idaho rooming house, phone ISL
G. w. Robinson, proprietor. Also
dealer in high grade factory pianos.
Old organs taken in exchange. 15tf