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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02

The French thought that there
were so many mosquitoes at Panama
that 1t would be impossible to build
the canal. The Americans Thought
differently, and after killing off all
the insects and skeeters they had the
satisfaction of knowing that the
death rate instead of being nearly
two-thirds among the workmen, had
been reduced until the Panama Canal
Zone was more healthful than the
most favored portions of the United
States. And yet there are people
who claim that 1t Is useless to "swat
the fly" simply from the general be-
lief that there are so many OF them
that II Is waste of energy. But the
proof Of the benefits to community
are shown very well at the national
capital. For several years Washing
ton has been "swatting" the fly and
correcting various unsanitary con-
diti iJns, during which time the gener-
al health Of the city has constantly
improved. Last year there were 100
less cases Of typhoid fever than In
any previous season, while other
diseases were less In evidence. The
"swatting" habit aud the "clean- up'
habit had to be acquired, but all
Washingtonians now appear to be
impressed with the importance OF the
work.
For years Paris has been setting
the pace In styles, but of late there
has been a tendency among Americans
to dx their own STYLES In wearing
apparel of all kinds. Simpler aud
less expensive dressing for high
school graduates has been advocated
for several years, and now Washing
ton bids fair to Ok the fashion for
sweet girl graduates.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
He Called Her Down.

A choice bit of gossip has been
going the rounds for the past week.
The principal parties connected with
the affair are well known, which
makes the story all the more sensa-
tional. A husband and wife are
mixed up in the scandal, and what
makes it doubly startling is the fact
that each Of them has always had the
entire respect of the community. As
matter OF fact the bomb exploded
at the home of this couple at the very
moment at which there had arrived
at their house party of twenty or
twenty-five Of our best people, who
had gone there to surprise the couple
on their wedding anniversary.
Neither Of the principals expected
company, The astonishment of the
visitors may be imagined when they
heard the husband call his wife down.
He made no bones of it. 1t was done
openly and without even a hint of
apology to the guests. The shocking
part of it is the fact that everyone.
even the closest friends of the couple,
had 20 idea but that their home life
was ideal. Nevertheless-and we
have the best of authority for the
story-wten the company arrived
they were met at the door by the
astonished husband. AS soon as the
first greetings were over he said "My
wife is up stairs, l will call her
down." And he did.-Ex.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02

loans. Land Commissioners Day and
N. Jenness, register of the state land
board, were occupied last week In ex-
animation of applications on f1le for
loans. There are some 200 of such
applications and they call for all the
money there is available.
On Monday Governor Alexander
appointed the members Of two com
missions under laws enacted by the
recent legislature. They are the
women's minimum wage commission
and the irrigation and drainage code
commission. The members serve
without compensation.
The joint indictment against State
Auditor Huston aud James Fl. Wal
lis, former pure food commissioner,
has been dismissed In the district
court at Boise. The charge was pay
ing Robt. Wallis $50 salary from the
travelling expense fund. Two other
indictments stand against Huston;
one, misuse Of state mileage, the
other embeZzlement.
The Pocatello Tribune has issued
an anniversary number in commem-
oration Of its twenty fifth year of
activity In behalf of the Gate city.
The issue contains 56 pages of valua-
BILE and instructive information con-
corning Pocatello and its environ
ments and is beautifully illustrated
with half-tunes of the many preten-
tious buildings and attractive scenes
in the Gate city and vicinity.
Governor Alexander, in addressing
Company FL, national guard, at Boise
at the inspection of that organiza
tion, took occasion to compliment
the entire National Guard OF Idaho
upon the showing made and the
interest taken in military affairs.
He stated that although we were
nation for peace, yet, in order to
preserve peace we should be prepared,
and he urged parents of young men
to encourage their sons to take more
interest 10 military affairs of the
state and nation. At the recent in
spection the twelve companies and
band had 76l men present. Last
year the number was 484.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
County Division
Adjustment
Matters Being Arranged Between Koote-
mai and Benewah.

Two appraisers, L. D. Means
representing Kootenai county, and
c. M. Sargent representing Bene-
wah, are busy adjusting matters
between the two counties, follow
ing the recent division of Kootenai
by the formation of Benewah out
of its southern part.
On the work of the appraisers
the CGur d'Alene Press has the
following:
1t appears now that the apportion-
ment Of cash to Benewah county will
be on the basis OF about seven twenty
slxths. 1t has been found, also, that
the amount Of transcrIblng to be
done for Benewah county will be
about so per cent less than first esti-
mated. All the records being COM
piled for the new county are at the
ratio of about one to ten. AS much
of the work as can be done by the
employees 10 Auditor Danby's office
without interfering with their
regular work Is In their hands, and
Kootenai county will be reimbursed
to the extent the warrants are drawn
in their favor. A large detail of this
is in the segregation of tax receipts
for the present fiscal year for the new
county. These are running at the
ratio of one for Benewah. and 10 for
Kootenai county.
OF the l08 school districts 10
Kootenai county before its division,
IA are still in this county. The new
county benefits financially In one
way, in the amount expended last
year on new roads 10 the south end,
amounting to about $4,000, it is
said.
Outside of official circles, the
statement is frequently heard that
ut will te necessary to tax the
people of the new county to death for
at least the first four or five years of
its existence. The new county's ter
ritory is not as thickly populated nor
as we'll developed as general rule as
the part remaining in the old county,
and besides all this, it will be neces-
sary for the new county to begin
from the bottom for all its public
improvements.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
If You Want to be Loved.

Don't contradict people, even II
you're sure you are right.
Don't be inquisitive about the
affairs of even your most Intimate
friend.
Don't underrate anything because
you don't possess it.
Don't believe that everybody else
is happier than you.
Don't conclude that you never had
any opportunities 10 life.
Don't believe all the evils you hear.
Don't repeat gossip. even II it does
interest crowd.
Don't jeer at anybody's religious
belief.
Learn to hide your aches and pains
under pleasant smile. Few care
whether you have an earache, head
ache or rheumatism.
Learn to attend to your own busi-
ness-a very important point.
Do not try to be anything else but
a gentleman or gentle woman; and
that means one who has consideration
for the whole world, and whose life
is governed by the Golden Rule: "Do
unto Others as you would be done by"
World.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
Idaho State News Items.

The supreme court is in session at
Lewiston this week.
Idaho has SO men In the United
States navy.
The two telephone systems at Wal
lace have been combined and the new
company has increased the charges.
A store was robbed at Greer last
Friday night, the safe being blown
and the robbers escaping with $3.50
In money taken.
The Humbird mill al Kootenai has
started saving. The mill at Sand
point is to begin sooo.
Guy Graham of Fruitland has been
appointed state horticultural inspec-
tor, to succeed G. K. Macy.
Yellow pine seedlings to the mum
Der of 500, 900 and so, 900 larch seed
lings are to be planted by the forestry
department near Bayview this month.
The Hope Lumber company re-
opened with full crew March 80
after shutdown since August last.
The mill will run all summer.
John Warren White, editor of the
Buhl Pioneer, appeared in federal
court Monday and was fined $35 for
publication of lottery advertise
ment for fraternal organization.
J. X. White. dairy, food and sani-
tary inspector of Idaho, is making a
special appeal to city councils by
letter to officially announce a "clean-
up day" during the annual cleanup
week designated by the governor.
Three hundred thousand dollars of
state money is now available for farm
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
WHAT IS AMERICANITIS?
Chicago Doctor Prescribes Simple
Remedy for Disease.

Chicago.-Americanitis, a men
tai affection caused by too much
work, too much food and too little
exercise, is responsible for 80 per
cent of all diseases in this country
(Which can not be classified as
either surgical or Infectious"
So announced DR.. William S.
Sadler, nerve specialist, in an
address to the Chicago Under
writer's association. But the
gradual cure is easy.
ga game of baseball, a round of
golf or long walk in the country
will do more to cure Americanitis
than all the medicines the doctor
can hand out" said DR.. Sadler.
He prophesied that soon sick
ly man would not be able to
borrow money nor get commercial
credit, for banks and business
houses will keep as close track of
the physical condition of borrow
ers and time customers as they do
now of their clients financial
standing.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02

Representatives of the public ser
vice corporation commissions of
Washington and Idaho last Saturday
began Joint session at the Daven.
port hotel in Spokane to take up the
matter of appraisng the Washington
Water Power company's holdings 10
both states, that an equitable basis
of fixing light and power rates might
be established.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
POST FALLS

The l. o. o. f. building was sold
by the sheriff Monday morning for
$676535 to P. w. Johnson of Occur
d'Alene whu held Judgment against
the property, issued to satisfy loan
made by him on the property.
High school boys have laid out a
quarter-mile track.
1t is SAID the farmers have so far
failed to show interest necessary to
make the movement for a creamery
success.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02

Washington American export
commerce for February exceeded by
500, 900, 900 the business recorded
for that month in any previous year,
according to figures given out
by the department of commerce. The
total for the month was $298, 727, 1857
against $l73, 3,092,l45 for February,
1914, and $198, 844, 1926 for February,
1912, the previous high record Febru-
ary. The excess over imports for the
month was $l73, 1904, 366.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
School Board
Fills Vacancy
Z. E. Reinhart TruStee.---Grade School
Teachers Reelected.

AT meeting of the Rathdrum
school board Monday evening,
Ernest Reinhart was elected a
member OF the board to succeed
1. L. Quarles, resigned. The
members of the board, as now
constituted, are A. o. Skinner,
chairman; DR.. r. Wenz, clerk; F.
.. Hill, w. H. Edelblute, M. B.
Layton and Ernest Reinhart.
The board reelected all the
teachers of the grade school, seven
in number, and decided to employ
another later, thus providing a
teacher for each grade for the next
term. At present two grades ag-
gregating fifty pupils are combined
and this is considered too many
tor one teacher to take care Of
properly. 1t is expected that all
or nearly all those elected will
accept.
Action concerning positions on
the high school faculty was de-
ferred until later meeting.
The teachers reelected are Fran
cile Byrnes, Carol Byrnes, Sadie
Willis, Katherine Chambard, Dora
Dysart, Frances Dysart and
Mural Lee.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
British Troops Using Handmade
Grenades.

Grenades made in the trenches 10y
the soldiers themselves aud thrown
at the enemy's trenches either by
hand or by crude device that sug-
gests the Roman catapuIt, form one
Of the curious features 10 the
desperate lighting that goes on al
most continually along the battle
lines of Flanders, and illustrate a
surprising development OF the present
war 10 Europe. A picture 10 the
April Popular Mechanics Magazine
shows how the grenades are made
and thrown.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
SPIRIT LAKE

The Northern hotel has been sold
at sherff's sale for $500 to Charles
P. Robbins, who held judgment
against Chris Dahl, ct al, proprietor,
for $500.
The prizes have been awarded in
the high school contest for the best
essays about the effects of cigarette
smoking. Winners were VIM. Lowry,
Lyman Falls, Jacob Kartheiser.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
ITEMS OF COUNTY TOWNS
What NeighbOrins People Are
Doing.
FROM THE EXCHANGE TABLE
Brevities of Kootenai County Com
munities.
HARRISON

The Harrison meat market was
robbed one night last week, the safe
being blown and $50 in money taken.
People are beginning to clean up
their premises, says the Searchllght
Three tickets are in sight for the
city election April 27.
The sawmill at Springstou started
work Monday.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
CLEANUP
WEEK
Governor Alexander Issues An
nual Proclamation.

Governor Alexander has issued
proclamation setting aside the week
beginning April IL and ending April
II as annual cleanup week 10 this
state. The proclamation Is as fol-
lows:
A wise custom having been estab-
lished in this state of taking extraor
dlnary precaution to prevent disease
and to promote and inculcate whole
some ideas relative to sanitary condi-
tionsi through the setting aside OF
certain period during which all citi-
zens are expected to devote especial
attention TO the removal and destruc-
zion Of waste materials, dirt and
filth. so that breeding places for flies
and disease germs may be DESTROYED.
Now, therefore, 1, M. Alexander,
governor Of Idaho, In order to encour-
age and promote better observance
OF such worthy efforts, do hereby
designate and set aside the week
beginning April 18th and ending
April 17th, 1915, as "Aunual Clean
up Week" for the state of Idaho, and
do urge all citizens and all others
residing within this state to make all
effort possible toward the removal of
the winters accumulation of debris
and filth, cleansing and renovatinR
their premises, thus adding not alone
to the health of the state aud its
several communities, but likewise
Increasing the beauty of each citi-
zen's surroundings and the attractive
ness of Idaho as place of residence.
In testimony whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and caused the
great seal of the state of Idaho to be
affixed this twenty-ninth day of Jan
uary, nineteen hundred and fifteen.
M. ALEXANDER,
Governor.
BY the Governor.
GEORGE r. BARKER.
Secretary OF State.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02

Seventy-flye thousand acres of non.
irrigable land 10 southern Idaho have
been released for homesteads, effective
May 10. About 10000 acres are
designated under section 6, by which
residence is not required.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02

An American warship will take to
Yucatan money to finance the move
ment of Mexico's sisal hemp crop,
needed to make twine for binding the
enormous wheat crop made by farm
ers of the United States this year.
The money-$625, 900 IN currency,
the manufacturers propose to ad-
vance to the hemp growers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02

The Mohawk block in Spokane was
badly damaged by fire early Monday
morning. The loss to owners and
tenants of the Mohawk, Rookery,
Fernwell and Riverside buildings IS
estimated at nearly half a million
dollars.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1915-04-02
BY the Governor.
GEORGE r. BARKER.
Secretary OF State.

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The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-12-08
Toy Party" Is Lots
of fun at Christmas

/ y eN~~-
GONE thirty boys and girls in less
- than half that many homes were
in futter of excitement just be
fore Christmas. Little girls asked to
go to see other little girls Just for a
few minutes" and boys gathered In
knots and with curious gestures. seem
ingly explanatory. discussed an appar-
emily important subject.
Sometimes the boys and girls would
meet. and one would hear what are
you going to be?" or Pm going as an
elephant"
Then some young wiseacre would
say, Really / do not think we ought
to tell each other" and another wise
acre would respond: why not? We
are going to wear our own faces, and.
as everybody will know. everybody
else, l think 1t is much better to tell
each other, cause then there will not
be SO many of one kind"
Now. this was very sage and phil
osophical conclusion, as it afterward
proved, because at the toy party that
OCCdSlOuc0 al tnIo
were scarcely two toys alike TO DO
seen.
The invitations to the party had been
sent by young lady-a pet friend of
every boy and girl asked-and she had
requested each small guest to appear
In the character of his or her favorite
toy. She also suggested that. as girls
might not care for animals or manly
toys, each Of them come dressed like
her own dearest doll and that the boys
appear as bears, dogs. wolves, ele-
plants, monkeys. goats. horses. lambs.
donkeys. ETC., or as firenen. policemen.
soldiers or sailors. like those seen on
toy engines. boats, etc. or else that
mechanical figures like dancing Gam
Dos. organ grinders. gymnasts. aero
bats, ETC., supply ideas for some OF the
costumes. She said she preferred to
have them mostly animals, but would
leave the matter to them and their
mothers.
One thing. however. she must insist
upon-eyery boy and girl must be in a
costume representing toy or a doll
and any boy or girl coming in any 9TH
er costume would be sent home. Of
course this seemed rather arbitrary.
but the young hostess was simply en-
deavoring to make the party a perfect
success. and to do this there must be
no strangers among the toys. Nam
mas very soon saw the point and right
heartily entered into the sport of attir
Ing their young hopefuls for this par
ticular occasion.
1t was splendid success. OF course
the guests did not simply sit or stand
around and stare at one another. After
some pretty games and dance or
two refreshments We're served in the
dining room. They consisted of sand
witches and cakes shaped like dolls and
animals; ice cream that was nodded
to represent fruit. vegetables. frogs
comic figures and flowers. and lemon
ade and other drinks. y
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-12-08
f. ". Elder

Miss Lottie Faris, of Kirksville, has ac-
cepted position in the Office of II. H.
Brock, Superintendent of schools and will
assist him in his work. Miss Faris is a
very CAPABLE woman and will be valuable
assistant.
Mrs. ]. E.. CutsiDger has returned to her
home at Paden, Oklahoma, after visit of
six weeks to relatives in Kentucky,
brother and sister in this county, father
and mother in Washington county. and
sister in Anderson.
Mrs. William Wagers, of Richmond, and
Mrs. w. C. Congleton. of Lexington. at
tended the funeral of their father, Mr.. A.
VI. Scrivner at Station Camp Tuesday
Nr. J. P Jones, of Richmond, was visi-
tor in town last Friday.-Estill Tribune.
Miss Lillian Bicknell and father, who
have been in Louisville for several weeks,
returned home Friday night Miss Beu-
ali Young of near Richmond, was in Be
rea over Sunday.visiting friends and rela-
ives.-Berea Citizen.
Information is received from Mr.. and
Mrs D. L. Cobb who are now in San
francisco, telling of a most delightful
western trip. However, they still like
kentucky and will return at the appointed
time.
Mr.. Roscoe Gilmore Stott visited State
University the past week and delivered.
what is said to be, one of the best speeches
ever heard before the student body This
is going some, and we heartily congratu.
late the talented "Hoosier Poet" =.
Attorney A. R. Burnam. Jr, of Rich
mond, was here Tuesday on professional
business Miss Carrie Marcum spent
Thanksgiving with friends in Berea----
Miss Julia White spent the Thanksgiving
holidays with her family in Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs John w. PulIins were in
Richmond Monday Mrs. A. F. West
went to Richmond Monday to have her
eyes treatedM ]. ]. tombstone and
children have returned to their home at
Richmond, after few days visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Tipton.-h-
vine Sun.
Miss Lily Dale Grant, was visitor in
Richmond last Friday Miss Louise
Richmond, of Madison Institute, was the
guest of Miss Matte ssWoods and Mrs.
Robert Ledford. at Paint Lick Miss
Jennie Dickerson has been in Richmond
visiting her mother, Mrs Mary Dickerson
Mis- Minnie Gulley spent Thankseiv-
ing in Richmond with Misses Mamie and
Katie Dickerson Mrs. cornie Clay has
returned to her home in Richmond, after
a visit to her niece, Miss Nancy Walker
- Mr.. and Mrs Charles Jet and sons
and Mrs. w. J. Collins, of Richmond, have
been the recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Conn., Miss Helen Young re
turned Tuesday to the Normal school
at Richmond after visit tofher grand-par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G., Anderson
Misses Annie Belle Burnside and Eliza
beth Gibbs, have returned from week end
house party of Miss Lucille Gibbs, of Rich
mond, KY.
Additi onal Personals on Pare 5
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-12-08
Personal
Phone 6s8 or CSC for all personal items.

Mrs. J. r. Pates returned Tuesday from
| short visit to Irvine
Miss Mary Barrett Smith spent the past
week with Mrs. George Phelps in the
country.
Mr.. J. M. Warren returned Sunday night
% Pine Grove after spending the weekend
With his family,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Turner, of Lexing-
ton, were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and
Mrs. R. p Phelps.
Mrs. w. W. Waits and daughter, Miss
Emma. have returned from visit to rela-
lives in Texas.
Editor E. C. Walton, of the Stanford
Interior Journal, was an agreeable caller
at our Office Monday.
Mrs Randolph Harris, of Stanford, visi
ted her brother, Mr.. Gilbert Grinstead, who
continues quite ill.
Mrs. Dan Chenault is expected homo
this week from visit to her sister, Mrs
Snyder, of Mt. Sterling.
=Mr. Jess Lykins, of Portsmouth, O., was
the guest Sunday and Monday of Rev. ard
Mrs. w. M. Williams.
Misses Daphne and Earnestine Bowman
have returned from Lexington, where they
visited Mrs. Harry Mccoy.
Mrs. T. ]. Taylor was in Berea the week
end in the interest of the Woman's In
dustrial of the Presbyterian church
Mr.. Neale Bennett spent the Thanks
giving holidays with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs Neale Bennett.
Col. Carlo B. Brittian will join his ship
The Michigan" about January 9th. He
will make an extensive cruise
Col. w P. Walton. of Lexington. has
had relapse and is seriously III at his
home. We trust that he may be speedily
restored TO health
| Miss Lucy Lee Walton, who has been
confined to her bed for several days on the
account of Illness. is able to be out.-Lan
caster Record
Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Todd entertained
the teachers training class of the Method
list Sunday School at their home on Second
street. Saturday evening"
Mrs. ]. M. Warren had as her guests the
/ past week. Mrs. w. H. Marsee and little
daughter, of PineviIle, Miss Jessie Goodin
Drs. J. L. and Geo. corum, of PineviIIe
and Corbin.
| Mr.. Rife Hoigkin, of the Hodgekin
Grocery Co. Wholesale grocers, of Win
chester, spent few hours with Mr.. Gilbert
Crinstead who is Ill at his home on the
Summit. Mr.. Crinstead is an employee Of
! the above firm,