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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

It's easy to criticize, but we want
to register a mild kick this week. The
citizens of Minot went to a great deal
Of expense during the past year or so
to pave the streets. The main thoro-
fares are kept in a very creditable
condition, but the side-streets need
closer attention. They are dirty and
pools of muddy water and slush accu-
mulate on them. We don't believe
that the city is spending enough mon
ey on it's STRENGTHENING department.
Perhaps there are not sufficient funds.
1t is to be hoped that these conditions
can be improved.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

Congress is apt to consider the print
paper trust early during its coming
session. That there is big steal 60
ing on is admitted and it is hoped that
the blame can be placed and punish
ment meted out to those who are
guilty. Congress might help some by
placing ban on the shipping Of print
paper abroad.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

The Madison wis., Y. w. Z. A. has
advanced the price Of cup of hot
water from one to two cents, and
cynical eater wonders what a bath
will now cost.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

The Independent installed this week
the most up-to-date job press to be
found in North Dakota 1t is a Whit
lcck Premier, and will be used exclus-
lively for doing job printing Of all
kinds. The machine was manufactur-
ed at Derby, Conn.,, and Mr.. Morti-
mer, an expert from Chicago, spent
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
PRICES OF PRINTING IN
CHICAGO ADVANCE

Printing prices in Chicago have ad-
vanced thirty per cent owing to the
increase in the price of papers, rollers,
type metal, engravings, electrotypes,
binding material, leather, glue and
wages.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

The high cost Of living has placed
the prisoners of New York city on a
diet of corn bread three times week.
The average cost of feeding prisoners
jumped from 16 cents a day to the
astounding figure Of ia cents. Corn
bread is expected to save them from
govt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

The highwaymen may soon turn
their attention to grocery stores.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

The Independent for up-to-date com
mercial printing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
SURPRISE MRS. D. F. R. RICE.

Last Friday very pleasant surprise
was given Mrs. d. F.. r. Rice, at her
home, by members of the Civic Club.
The afternoon was enjoyed by all, and
at the close refreshments were served.
Mrs. Rice has served the club as
president in such manner during the
past year that the ladies wished to
show this appreciation, presented her
with beautiful set of spoons, accom-
panied by the following note:
Dear Mrs. Rice:
We wish to convey through this sim
pie gift our tender regard for you and
deep appreciation of our efforts in be-
half of our club and community. As our
president you have served us faith
fully and well, and while we regret
your departure we bid you God speed,
and trust you will be happy and pros
porous in your new home.
Your sincere friends,
The Grangeville Civic Club.
Those present were: Mesdames Call,
Cawley, Davis, Foster, Glanville, Hen
der, Griffith, Hewes, Karsten, Linquist,
Lanningham, Norwood, Robinson, Sped
den, Smith, Sims, Turner, Telcher, At
wood, Munroe, and Robbins.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
DEATH OF CHARLES SWfENY RECALLS
BOOM AT BUFFALO HUMP lS99-l904
player had to pay to see it.

player had to pay to see it.
In this connection is it inte ting to
recall the offer the De Lamar interests
made for the property. They sent
Huntley, their noted expert, to the pro,
perty. He looked over the wonderful
surface exposure for three days, took
and tested his own samples and then
offered Rigley 100000 for the pro-
erty on the following basis:
Huntley would give Rigley $4,000
cash; would install diamond drill and
spend $4,000 in 90 days sinking on ths
ledge, and would then if results were
satisfactory, pay him $450,000.
You dom seem to understand the
game, Huntley,' replied Rigley. "You
want to see my hole card for $50, 900.
You mistake the limit. / bet $500,000;
you must call it or give your seat to
one of the other fellows.'
Huntley waited about many, days, but
Rigley would not modify his position.
When reluctantly Huntley decided to
telegraph to his company that he could
not make II deal he said to friends who
were in his condolences:
81 do hate to turn away from that
property. There are 3S feet of ore
there that represents the richest sur
my mining career, but / can't play
Rigley s game and he won t change the
limit.
When Rigley finally sold he realized,
it is stated about $165,000. He bought
a home in Lewiston on Normal hill and
brought his family here-wife and two
bright little children. The trouble in
Colorado had not been cleared up at
that time and his wife was introduced
as his sister-fMrs. Young-and his
children as his nephews. After a year
or so the family moved to California
] and Rigley died-a suicide.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
PRISONERS DOING GOOD WORK
Excellent Roads Being Built at Exceed
ingly Low Cost.

Commissioners Pettibone and Long
were taken down to White Bird the
first of the week by George Smith
where they met with Commissioner Rice
and inspected the road work being done
by the state and county through con
Wet labor. They are exceptionally
well pleased with what has been ac-
complished and found on an average
of 13.4 cubic yards of lose rock and
dirt per an eight hour day had been
removed by each man at total cost of
$1.05 per day, this including the small
wages paid, five dollars month, food,
salary of guard, in fact all expenses.
just where one could get more for his
money than the prisoners are giving
would be difficult to tell for this is an
unequaled record. They found the
men well behaved and conducting
themselves in a model way and greatly
regretting the foolishness of the several
who took French leave.
Next week another bunch of twenty
five will arrive from Boise and the
force thus augmented will be capable
of pushing things right along, The
work being done is of substantial
nature and first class in every respect
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
z CAL|BRE rifle
CAUSED SEVERE
INJURY
GEO. REIBOLD, RANCHER ACCI-
DENTALLY SHOT WHILE CLEAN
ING RIFLE SUNDAY.
DIED WEDNESDAY EVENING
Operation by Doctor Raines Revealed 8
Punctures in Stomach and Intestines
Bullet Entered Abdomen.

Sunday morning, George Riebold,
rancher who lives near Grangeville ac-
cidentally shot himself with a 20 rifle,
the bullet entering the abdomen at
point near the naval and penetrating
the stomach and intestines and lodging
in the back. Mr.. Riebold was cleaning
the rifle when the accident occurred and
forgot to extract a cartridge from the
barrel
DR.. Rains was Immediately called to
attend to the injuries and was whirled
out by j. j. Iamm in the latter's auto.
When they arrived an anaesthetic was
administered, Mr.. Lamm assisting, and
DR.. hains Investigated the extent of the
injuries and decided to bring Riebold
to Grangeyille for treatment. After
the arrival here an X-ray photograph
was taken and the bullet was located.
Sunday afternoon an operation was
deemed necessary to prolong the life
of the injured man. DIR. Rains per-
formed this operation, being assisted by
Doctor Stockton. j. j. Lamm admins
tered the anaesthetic and Mrs. Munroe
assisted the doctors as nurse. 1t was
found that the stomach and intestines
were punctured in five places by the
bullet, and the stomach had filled with
blood The large intestine was shot
nearly in two and this necessitated
bringing the edges together.
The man rallied well from the effects
of the anaesthetic and rested well from
Sunday night until Wednesday and
Doctor Rains stated that he heart ac-
ton was good Wednesday and that
there were no evidences of complica-
tions, up to the time of his death,
which occurred Wednesday evening. 1t
was thought that structure in one of
the intestines, caused by the bullet
wound possibly caused he death at the
last. A recovery, with the injuries
sustained, would have been little more
than miraculous.
Mr.. Riebold was a man of about 40
years of age and unmarried. He was
in good physical condition, being man
of good habits, and this accounted for
the extraordinary vitality which as
sisted in prolonging life in the battle
against death. The funeral arrange
ments are in charge of Undertaken
Graham and the body win be laid to
rest tomorrow the funeral to be held
from the house and interement to be
made in Fairview cemetery
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
ENPANY f' TO co TO BOISE
July z TO l6 FOR ENCANPMENT

In case our services should be sud
denly needed it far better that we he
within our own state so that we can
mobilize quickly with the required
strength, and not present to the coun-
try the same weakness tina is now being
manifesed by the guards of Arizona and
New Mexico, who have, so far, not
withstanding that they were called out
over two weeks ago, been unable to
mobilize sufficient strength to warrant
their muster into the service of the
United States.
"Under the new bill which has been
passed by both houses of congress and
is now awaiting the signature of the
president, all companies must be
brought to minimum strength of 65
men in order to be recognized as units
Of the national guard and for its mem
bers to participate in federal pay. 1t
is required that its members be between
the ages of Is and As, and that they
pass the same physical examination
that is required for enlisting in the
regular army.
ga vigorous recruiting campaign
should be Immediately instituted in
each company and the strength of each
brought up as high as possible of active
members who are physically able. The
National Guard, at the present time,
offers the only opportunity to citizens
for military training, and the right to
membership herein should be held open
to every reputable citizen. The only
requirements should be, honestly and
respectability, physical capacity, age,
and patriotism.
"The new bill provides pay for the
members of the National Guard as fol
lows: Captains and officers of higher
rank than that of captain, $500 per
year; first ieutenants, $240 per year
second lieutenants, 5000 per year; en-
listed men, 25 per cent of the pay al
lowed enlisted men of corresponding
grades in the regular army, provided
each enlisted man shall attend not less
than 48 drills per year, and a proper
tionate amount for attendance at a
lesser number, but not less than "a.
For attendance and encampments all
members are allowed the pay provided
for the same grades in the regular
army. In addition, it is provided that
each company shall participate in en-
campments, maneuvers, or other exer-
cises, at least Is days in each year"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
MAKING CEMENT POSTS, ETC.
Do You Know There is Such a Factory
in Your Home Town?

The writer recently visited one of
drangeville s factories, small of course
and not covering acres or belching
clouds of smoke out of tall chimney
but then ''large oaks from little acorns
grow and who knows which of these
little industrial acorns are destined to
grow into the sturdy cakes of business
IN later years; anyway the cement and
concrete plant Chester Arnold has es-
tabllshed in the rear of his plumbing
shop is turning out quantities of tile,
posts and various other articles that are
meeting with ready sale.
Take the blocks he is making to be
used for road culverts, mighty fine
thing, practical and everlasting. A
number have already been sold and
every day sees road commissioners at
Arnold s looking over the new culvert
books and usually approving them.
The concrete tiles are being turned out
in large quantities. The fence post is
new to this country but with the re-en
forcement of steel there is no reason
why they should not prove practical and
as to the lasting qualities, well there is
no end, every year they stand they
grow a little better.
Drop down some afternoon and see
what is being made right in your home
town in the concrete line. Costs you
nothing and you will meet with a most
hearty welcome.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
1.-THE SALMON RIVER COUNTRY
IT'S HISTORY, CLIMATE RE-
SOURCES AND ADVANTAGES
HAVE BEEN TOLD BY
YOUTHFUL WRITER'S.

The third prize essay on "The Sal
mon River Country appears hereun-
der this week, the author being Miss
Blanche Woolworth. In this issue the
Free Press also publishes cut of Whit"
Bird, the commercial center of the
White Bird country. These essays have
been followed by the readers of the
Free Press everywhere with exceptional
interest and Mr.. Harry B. Zerr of White
Bird is to be congratulated in his ef-
forts in promoting the contest.
1.-THE Salmon River Country
(By Blanche Woolworth.)
Salmon river is tributary of Snake
river and is located among the beauti-
full and picturesque mountains of Gen.
tral Idaho.
The snow capped mountains stand
like giants against the blue sky and
at evening when the sun is setting in
the west, its rays cast golden hue
upon miles and miles of the beautiful
and rugged country stretching beyond
The Salmon river country has been
the scene of one of the blacklist and
most horrible Indian uprisings ever re-
corded in the history of the nation. The
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
BUILD MODERN SCHOOL HOUSE.

The directors of the Fairview school
district have decided to erect modern
rural school house this summer, bids
for the same are asked for in an adver-
tisement to be found in another column
of this paper. In conversation with
c. r. Hanson, the clerk of the board,
last Saturday, we learn the building
will be along the most modern line as
now advocated for school purposes, will
have a central heating plant and ap-
proved ventialting system The en-
rolment in the Fairview district this
year was around thirty-three pupils and
the record of the school has always been
excellent. The taxpayers Of the dis
trict are not slow to realize the value
of good schools and desire that their
children shall have the best there is to
offer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
ESSAY OF BLANCHE WOOLWORTH
Which TOOK Third IN CONTEST

struggle for supremacy in the land re-
ferred to, is known as the Ne1 perce
Indian War, which was fought early in
1877 and which was abruptly terminal
ed in the following year. But brief as
its existence was, it was one of the
fiercest struggles between red man
and white man ever recorded in his
tory. The Indians, who were always
believed to be on the friendliest terms
with the white people, broke out into
bloody war and killed about twenty
good citizens, wounded several others
and in their raid burned many homes.
John NJ Crooks went to the Indian
camp to learn what he could regarding
their intentions but found out that they
meant to go on the warpath and upon
returning to Grangeville he sent in a
general alarm.
A friendly chief from the Looking
glass band warned some of the settlers
of the on coming war, and war had
really begun which Richard Devihe was
killed in front of his cabin on Salmon
river. The Indians wounded Samuel
Benedict above the Roby ranch and at
the mouth of White Bird creek they
came upon him again. Here they kill
ed him and his companion, August
Bacon. Too-Lah, a friendly Nez Perce
squaw, rode from Slate creek to Flor
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
PURCHASED THE SMOKE HOUSE.

The Smoke House was purchased yes
terday by Carl Carlton who is now in
charge. Mr.. Carlton will not only make
every attempt to continue the business
along satisfactory lines and make the
place as popular as it has been in times
past with the public but will make
such changes in the business in the way
of refurnishing the rooms as to make It
even more inviting. Carl is no stranger
with Grangeville people having been in
the restaurant business from time to
time and when it comes to serving the
public there is no man who has better
understanding of its needs and goes
out of his way to cater to the same
than Mr.. Carlton. Drop in and you
will find wou are extended a sincere
and cordial welcome.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA COMPANY.

AS member of the Affiliated
Lyceum and Chautauqua Bureaus of
America, Western Chautauqua are en-
abled to present to patrons programs
which have received the stamp of ap-
proval from the almost hypercritical
standards of the East. In this way it
is possible to give no less a premier
musical offering that the Boston Lyric
Opera Company, distinguished singers
of light opera fame.
The fine thing about this company of
artists in that they make it their busi-
ness to sing a generous number of the
old favorite ballads and folk songs that
every one loves. Then, besides popular
and classic selections from the operas,
they present i'll costume the second act
from the very best of all comic operas
!" MARTHA
This is a musical treat that you will
want to tell all your friends about.
Grangville Chautauqua, June p to 26
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
..,,s COMPANIES OF STATE
Asl0uccr AT CAPITAIr-WOULD
70 Mn ManrAny FOR IMMEDIATE
|BE E5Arr E5a1yrr IF NEEDED.

-, of Company "E" National
lns ne Duy s!s planning and anticipating
bsrd ,aa.ure aas e a trip to Boise for en-
fth p,et' a1t under advise received from
lnPnsu, Pan, Max B. CARRIER, U: .. A: OF
euieaSs' ,Ss encampment to be held July
ES,.s 70 ~ diligently looking forward t" to
rans u, TO- ~ encampment. The work OF
: uip pp;.;s 10 boys has been exception
\, eereditable e for the short time tney
v been drilling since the company
y ,ntsnant ulsS Max CARRIER writes in his
..as .s's concerning the provisions OF the
lsi iii SH recently passed in congress
y..aG1;nc liz the national guard and the
faa,tnnity asl to get on the government
Y ,oll hy recruiting up to the maxi
" and drilling the required number
fines during the year.
/ II his letter Lieutenant Garoer says
part ;ua.o+;ons from
war department, the encampment
h, bs held at Boise Barracks, July z
= ;nsMsiye. nj The adjutant general
Vested that we be sent to American
|sEe Wash, but received an adverse
IS aThere are several reasons, some
which are given below, for this
t,s,ture from the usual custom of
IIding bi.yearly encampments on the
6gt In the first place there are no
(mlar troops available for joint en-
ISDments anywhere in the United
Estes and ali states will hold state
kmus The new army and national
ksrd bill will require months of labor
4 tbe departments in Washington in
Fler to work out the provisions af-
biting the national guard. Due to this
bmbined camps of national guard
loops, with the supervision necessary
successful results, are not practic-
be. The situation in Mexico, while
bt alarming, is in sufficiently unset
I'D condition to make it advisable to
bd all troops within their respective
|stes. Mobilization, which may be-
pms necessary at any time, would be
delayed if the troops were
lgaged in joint encampments.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
JOHNSON-JEROME.

Wednesday Tribune announced the
marriage of Miss Oma F. Jerome and
Grafton F. johnson, both of Grange
vile and well known here, the ceremony
being performed by Probate Judge ..
d. Burns, Monday of this week. 1t was
rumored about town this week that
Grafton had stolen away and expected
to get married. Both people are well
and favorably known here IN Grange
vile, Grafton having been deputy
clerk of the district court for some
time, later being admitted to the par
to practice law in idaho. Other than
the news of the marriage has not beeh
reported and we have failed to learn rll
where the newly married couple VIII
reside. The Free Press extends con
gratulations.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
CONvICTS SIGHTED.

AS the paper goes to press
news has reached Grangeville
mat two men, dressed in new
suits, with rifles strapped to
their backs, were seen near the
stone crushing plant which is
Just about two miles out of Cot
tonwood. Upon the receipt of
this information Sheriff Lafe
ates and Deputy Tim Quinlan
left Grangeville for the region
where the men were seen. No
news of the result of the search
OF the two for the escaped con-
vets has been received.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08

direction of the Salmon river country
and they will undoubtedly be appre-
hended unless they took the river route,
in which case there is no doubt that the
Salmon river has sealed their fate.
Up to the time that the Free Press
goes to press there has been no news
whatever to indicate the whereabouts
of the men, or that they have been seen.
They win eventually be overtaken if
at large for rewards for their capture
have been offered and they will here
after travel as marked men.
The Attitude of the Convicts
The fellow convicts in the construc-
tion camp view the escape and conduct
of the men with extreme disapproval,
both on account of the breach of trust,
and by reason of the fact that some
might take the view that reflection is
cast on the others. The splendid atti-
tude of the men at the camp is shown
by their going to Engineer Hazard and
Guard Trask and showing their dlsap-
proval of the two foolhardy men. They
volunteered their wages to be earned
in the construction work, and their saw
ings at Boise to be used to reimburse
the White Bird storekeeper for the
money taken and the goods stolen from
his place of business, and further to be
used in the pursuit and capture of the
two convicts.
Each one of the men indicated that
they and each of them expected to
make good on the job, and to show that
the confidence reposed in them by
Guard Trask and Engineer Hazard was
not misplaced, even though two had
abused the trust which was reposed In
them. There is no reason whatever to
doubt the attitude of the men and
the sincere regret which they show in
the matter, as evidenced by their attl-
tude of disapproval and in offering
their small earnings for the purposes
above mentioned.
No Change of Plans.
No change in the plans of putting the
convicts on their honor and to permit
freedom from restraint of those remain
ing at the camp has been made thus
ar or has any change even been con-
templated. Such occurrences in connec-
ton with the work have been few, either
at White Bird or elsewhere in the state
where convicts have been employed
And there is no liability that others
will break faith as the two men who es-
capped have, especially when the oftense
will add to the time of the men and
the probability is that they wIii even
tually be returned to the custody OF the
warden of the state penitentiary.