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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25

The announcement was made this
morning of the dissolving of partner
ship of E. L. Little and George r.
Causton in the firm of f. l.. Little
and company, general merchandise
ing firm which was organized some
seven years ago by E. L. Little and
w. H. Richardson, Mr.. Causton buy
ing out Mr.. Richardson's interests
some four years ago. The dissolu-
ton will take effect the first of
March.
Both Mr.. Causton and Mr.. Little
will remain in business in Boomers
Ferry. Mr.. Causton, with his broth
er, Fred Causton, will continue to
conduct a general merchandise bust
ness in the building where the firm
is now doing business while Mr.. Lit
tie will occupy the building recently
vacated by the grocery store of
Richardson & Monks.
The firm of Little & Co has al
ways enjoyed the reputation of being
one of the leading business houses
of Bonners Ferry. Both members of
the firm are popular and were de-
serving of the large patronage re-
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25

L. E. Reich, chairman of the demo-
cratic county central committee, has
called for meeting of the commit
tee to be held next Tuesday evening
at which time it is understood it will
be decided how delegates to the state
convention will be selected. 1t is also
understood that at this meeting fur
Their action will be taken in regard
to the candidates. of Jerome Day
of Moscow and Robert Elder of
Occur d. Alene, for national commit
teeman. At an especially called
meetingo fit he county committee mer
held Saturday it is understood that
an endorsement was made of Mr.
Elder but it is claimed that this en-
dorsement does not meet the approval
of the rank and file of the democratic
party in the county. Mr.. Greenburg
editor of the Moscow Star-Mirror
was here last Saturday in the inter
ests of Mr.. Days candidacy. From
sentiments expressed it would seem
that in this county a preferential
election would give Day the endorse
ment and what is claimed in the
county is also claimed in the state
Elder, it is claimed, has the contro
of many county organizations anc
will try to defeat the preferential
primary.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25

Washington, d. c., Feb. 16.-The
bill to allow Is year old minors to
initiate a homestead entry upon the
public domain, legislation which has
been earnestly advocated by Con-
gresham Addison T. Smith during
the last and present congress, has
been favorably reported to the house
of representatives by the committee
on public lands, of which Mr.. Smith
is member, and it is expected that
it will become law during the pres
ent session, if it can be reached on
the union calendar for consideration
under the rules. Because of the OBJ
lection of several of the eastern
members to the bill, it probably can
not be considered by unanimous con-
sent. Mr.. Smith argues that the en-
actment of this law will result in
many young men remaining on the
farm, and enable them to lead an
Independent agricultural life rather
than to go to work for wages. In
supporting the bill he says:
when a young man reaches the
age of Is he naturally begins to
look into the future with view of
establishing a home, and if he is
able to initiate a homestead on the
public domain the probabilities are
that many of them will remain on
the farm instead of going to the
cities or town to seek employment
The government gladly accepts these
young men for service in the army
and navy at the age of IS, and why
should we not be willing to extend
them the privilege of making home
stead entry at that age?"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25
new SCHOOL
IS DEDICATED
Large Crowd Attends Pleasing Enter
tainment at School Auditorium
Last Monday Night
STUDENTS GIVE BURLESQUE PLAY
Community Has Reason to be Proud Of
the New School Building

The new high school building of
Independent School District No. a
was dedicated Monday evening, a
crowd of about 300 patrons of the
school attending while many were
turned away on account of room.
The entertainment was held in
the main auditorium, the feature
being the rendition of five act bur-
lesque entitled 1.-THE Merchant of
Venice Up-to-date." The characters
were portrayed by students of the
school. Each part was we'll taken
and the work of the members of the
cast was not only a credit to them
but to the directors, Misses Mid
daugh and Crane, and Mrs. E. M.
Flood. In the "make-ups" the han
diwork of ALT May was plainly seen.
The members of the Boomers Fer
ry Band orchestra furnished pleasing
music between acts and many COM
pliments were paid this organization
for the fine showing it has made
in the short time it has been togeth-
er.
After the play Major w. S. Walk
er gave short address, appropriate
for the occasion and in conclusion
presented the keys of the new build
ing to Superintendent Collins in be-
half of the members of the
school board. Supt. Collins respond.
ed with a few fitting words.
All the rooms of the new building
were thrown open to the public fol-
inspection and the visitors were af
forded an excellent opportunity Of
noting the splendid value the schoo
district had been returned for the
money invested which is due to the
cooperation of the school board
Architect Clapp and Contractor
Parks. The building is modern, &
substantial structure and one which
the city may be proud of.
The entertainment given Monday
evening was also given the same
afternoon for the benefit of the stn
dents. 1t was supplemented by
musical numbers rendered by various
students
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25
WILL ELECT NAT. DELEGATES
Idaho Republicans Will Meet at Twin
Falls, April goth, 1916

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 12.-The repub-
lican state convention to elect dele
gates to the national convention at
Chicago, June z, will be held at Twin
Falls, April 20. The representation
at that convention will consist of
delegates from each of the 81 coun-
ties in the state on a basis Of two
delegates for each member the coun-
ty has in the legislature.
This was the decision reached by
the republican state central commit
tee of this state at a conference
here.
The representation given to coun-
ties in the last state convention to
elect delegates to the state conven-
ton in 1912 was five to every repre-
sentative by each county in the state.
The state committee cut down the
representation. In the next conven-
ton there will be 202 delegates,
where four years ago there were
close to 400. 1t was left optional
with county committees as to how
the delegates in the state committee
may be selected.
Republican party leaders, 264
strong, tonight held the biggest
Lincoln banquet in the history of
the party, which developed into a
love feast for party harmony.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25
Celebrate Birthday Anniversary

Some 25 of the friends of Mrs.
Mike Miller gave her surprise party
last Friday evening in honor of her
birthday anniversary. Dancing form
ed the principal amusement of the
evening and was enjoyed until a
late hour, Messrs. league and Lad
ley furnishing the music A fine
lunch was enjoyed before the COM
pany left for their homes.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25
MIX-UP AT MEADOW CREEK

A fist encounter was staged at
Meadow Creek Sunday morning in
which two prominent matrons of
that neighborhod were the principals.
AS a result of the battle Mrs. James
Davidson came to the city Sunday
afternoon to take the matter up with
the county authorities. Sheriff Wor-
ley returned to Meadow Greek with
her and the matter was settled to
the satisfaction of the alleged ag-
grieved and aggressor, the latter
being Mrs. Mckee.
1t seems that Mrs. Mckee had
been told that Mrs. Davidson had
made certain remarks about a sheep
deal the implication being that Mr..
Mckee had stolen sheep in his pos
session. The opportunity for revenge
came Sunday when Mrs. Davidson
passed the home of the McKee's.
Mrs. Davidson is the smaller of the
two women and Judging from the
marks left about her face, received
the worst of the physical argument
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25
Planer Again Running

The planning mill of the Boomers
Ferry Lumber company resumed OPP
erations yesterday morning after a
shutdown which was due to the
inability of the railroads to furnish
cars for shipping purposes.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25
Big Dance Tonight

The members of the Altar society
of the Catholic church are giving
a card party and dance this eve
ming at the l. o. o. F. hall. The
Boomers Ferry Band orchestra will
furnish the music. Arrangements
are being made to care for a large
crowd and a general good time is
assured for all who attend.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25

office of county treasurer is G. w.
Spoerry, former superintendent of
the Bonners Ferry schools. Mr..
Spoerry is considering the matter
seriously, it is understood, and may
enter the race.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25

S. E. Henry returned this morning
ing from Occur d. Alene City where
he attended to legal business yester-
day for his client, j. P. Dunn.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-02-25

John Gray plans to leave tomor-
row for Spokane where he will take
a course in the Spokane School of
Optometry.
Evening star., 1916-08-20

would step in, perhaps claim the larger
share
"That would be an outrage" saws
Anntie. "There's no sense in that, not
bit. You-you mean you would give the
information-that is, unless"
Il never make threats, says Old Hick-
ory, "even when think 1 have been
cheated out of doing something I've
wanted all my life to have try at
It's Auntie's turn to stare at him.
And hanged if she don't sort of mellow
up.
Really says she. FL had no idea.
And it would be fun wouldn't it, sailing
off for that enchanted coast to hunt for a
real treasure island?"
"Yo, no, no, and bottle of rum!'"
roars out Mr.. Ellins.
It's the battiest remark | ever heard
him make. | was lookin' for Aunte to
throw some sort of fit But she don't.
She comes nearer chucklin' than any
thing else.
"Mr. Ellins," says she, "I think per-
haps l have misjudged you. And II
suppose ! really ought not to attempt
such thing alone. Shall we-er-"
"Why not?' says he, reachin out his
hand. "Share and share alike"
"AgreedN says Auntie. "And now,
suppose we get the Captain and look for
that yacht"
They was so anxious to get at it that
they chases off without word to either
Wee or me. She just sits there starin,
after 'em.
did any one ever hear of anything
quite so absurd?" says Wee.
Il don't know" says l. II never
worked in filbert factory myself. I'm
sure of one thing, though. With them
two on the job, it's goin' to be put up to
Rupert to come across
Evening star., 1916-08-20


made verbal contract with me. just
because you overheard my plans, you had
no right to take advantage You can't
do that sort of thing, you know
"Oh, can't II" sneers Auntie, lOokin'
him straight in the eye. "But have, you
see.
And that's one of the few times ever
saw Old Hickory Ellins squirm at a
comeback. He pinks up some, too; !,
but he keeps grip on his temper. q
4Then you--you intend financing z
this somewhat doubtful enterprise?"
he asks. "A man you know nothing
about, too. Suppose he never comes
back?"
81 shall go along myself, says Auntie.
"You?" says Old Hickory. "To dig for
buried treasured"
"1 have always wanted to do some
thing of the kind" says Auntie. "True,
may not look like that sort of person,
and suppose that do lead rather dull,
commonplace existence Not from choice,
however. Once l was shipwrecked in the
Mediterranean, and found it thrilling
experience. Also | once spent nearly
week on a snow-bound train in the
Rockies; l would not have missed that
for anything. And if Captain Kilam can
lead me to genuine adventures, | am
going to follow. So there you have it!
All you saw in his story, presume, was
chance to add to your millions. The ro-
nance of the thing, the mystery of that
forgotten little island with its long hid
den pirate hoard, never appealed to you
in the least"
"Oh, didn't it'll" says Old Hickory.
For a second or so he stares over her
head at the wall beyond, and around
his grim mouth corners come softer lines
than I'd ever seen there before. Then
all of a sudden, he adds:
you'll need roomy, light-draught
yacht"
ave were just going to look for one,'
says Auntie. al was returning for my
check-book when you interfered"
"That was a rather lively pace you set
for us" almost chuckles Old Hickory
IL have never enjoyed ride more"
says Auntie "My blood is still tingling
from it,"
"And mine," says MIR. Ellins. ave
nearly overhauled you once. Did your
cab hit anything?"
"Only the hub of an ash-cart, says she.
"We lost part of front fender. And once
a traffic policeman tried to arrest us. We
rushed him, though"
"Auntie!" comes from Wee husky, as
she drops back on window-seat. But
Aunte takes no notice.
IL say goes on Old Hickory, "has
Killam shown you the jewelry he dug
from the mound?"
Auntie mods. at is genuine antique"
says she, "the Louis Treize period, one
piece. If there is much like that, no col
lection in the world can match it,"
"Hm-m-m-m!" says Old Hickory. al
am rather interested in that sort of thing
myself. Then there is the bullion. OF
course if it should turn out to be part of
the Louisiana purchase money, and it
became known that it had been recov-
cred, l suppose the federal government
Evening star., 1916-08-20

U
But say, l protests; "we just trailed
her here. Get that? We was right on her
heels when she struck the elevator. And
the Captain was with her."
"No coom,' says Hilda, shakin' her
head solemn.
"Why, you she-Ananias, you!7 l
gasps. do you mean to tell me that"
"I beg pardon" says a familiar acetic
acid voice behind us-and turns to see
Aunte steppin' out of the elevator.
"Were you looking for some one?" she
goes on.
you've guessed it," says I. ain fact,
we was"
Madam breaks in Mr.. Ellins, will
you kindly tell me what you have done
with Captain Rupert Killam?'
Certainly, Mr.. Ellins," says Auntie.
Wont you step in?"
II should prefer to be told here, at
once" says Old Hickory.
"My preference, comes back Auntie,
"if | must be cross-eXamined, is to un-
dergo the process in the privacy of my
own library, not in a public hallway"
WELL, there was nothing else to it.
We could either stay out there and
stare at the door, or follow her in. So in
we goes. And maybe Wees gray eyes
don't open some wide as she views the
procession streamin' in. She glances at
me inquirin'. l throws up both hands
and shakes my head, indicatin' that it
was beyond words.
"Now," says Auntie, liftin' her purple
In tod OG
stray lock into her back hair, Il will
answer your question. have just sent
Captain Killam back to his hotel"
"The Iliington?" demands Old Hick-
ory.
"No,' says Auntie. at was my fancy
that Captain Killam deserved rather bet
ter quarters than those you saw fit to
provide So found Others for him-juat
where, l do not care to say"
"But he came in here with you mo-
ment ago. insists Old Hickory. "How
could you"
"I'm nextE says 1. "You smuggles
him over the roof and down the elevator
in the next building. Wasn't that how
you gave us the slip?"
Auntie INDUCES in one of them lemony,
tight-lipped smiles of hers. "You have
exposed my poor strategy" says she;
"but little late, | trust"
MIR. Ellins makes her bow.
MRS. Hemingway" says he, "my
compliments on your cleverness as
tactician. But l fail to see how you JUS
tify your methods. You knew that | was
negotiating with Captain Killam?'
"Oh, yes," says she.
"And in spite of that" goes on MIR.
Ellins, "you induce him to break his word
to me and you hide him in another
hotel"
Something like that" admits Auntie,
squarin' her jaw. "Why not, Mr.. Ell
lins?"
"Why, Auntie!" gasps Wee.
"Verona!" says Auntie, shootin' over
reprovin' look.
"But see here,' protests Old Hickory.
Il was arranging with this man to fit out
- Ina
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could have traced every turn we made by
the wheel paint we left on the curb cor
ners. 1t was game of gasolene cross-tag
We wasn't merely rollin'; we was one
steppin', fox-trottin', with few Lou
povka motions thrown in for variety.
And, at that, Auntie was holdin' the
lead.
Down at Fifty-ninth, what does her
driver do but swing into Fifth Avenue,
right in the thick of it, That was no bone
head play either, for if there's any one
stretch in town where you can let out alb
that's the place. Course, you got to take
it in short spurts when you get the "go"
signal and that's what he was doin'. l
watched him wipe both ends of a green
motor bus and squeeze into a space
that didn't look big enough for baby
carriage.
"Auntie must be biddin' up on the
results, too,' | remarks to Mr.. Ellins.
"There they duck through Forty third.
airy Forty-fourth,' sings out Old
Hickory. ain here!"
1t was poor guess, for when we hits
Sixth Avenue there's no yellow taxi in
sight.
Wouldn't Auntie's game be to double
back home?" l suggests.
well see," says Old Hickory, and
gives the order to beat it uptown again.
And, sure enough, just as we gets in
sight of the apartment-house, there's the
other taxi, with Auntie haulin' Captain
Killam out hasty. Before we can dash up
and pile out, they've disappeared in the
vestibule.
Looks like we'd lost out by nose,
says I.
"Not yet" says Old Hickory. al in
tend to see what those two mean by this.
And after 'em we rushes.
But the one elevator was half way up
when we fetches the gate. Old Hickory
puts his finger on the button and holds it
there.
"They've stopped at the fourth" says
I. "Now it'll be comm No; it's goin'
all the way to the roof"
THERE it stayed too, although Old
Hickory shoots some spicy commands
up the elevator-well.
mo use; he's been bought, says L.
"What's the matter with the stairs? Only
three flights.
"Good ideal" says Mr.. Ellins; and up
we starts.
He wouldn't break any stair-climbn'
records in an amateur contest, though,
and when he does puff on to the last
landin' he's purple behind the ears and
amt got breath enough left to make any
kind of speech. So tackles another in
terview with Hilda.
NO." says she; "Meesus not COON
yet"
@Ah, ditch the perjury stuff, Hilda,'
says I. Didn't we just follow her
in?"
"No COON yet,' insists Hilda in her
wooden way.
That's all can get out Of her, too. 1t
wasn't that She had orders to say Auntie
wasn't at home, or didn't care to receive
just then. Hilda sticks to the simple
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07

war still be beset by difficulties that
we must tighten. Traction farm ma
chinery, now almost prohibitive in
price to the individual farmer must be
provided to make up for the lack Of
farm labor.
town had long ago developed a crisis
OF war and the upheaval Of conditions
afterward; il is another of the prob
lens these syndicates are trying to
solve.
Farmers sons and simple fam
hands in the long watches In the
trenches alongside Of the city boys
have learned many things they never
knew about town life," M. Laujardiere
thinks. Curiosity aroused by tales of
the town will draw them in even
greater numbers than ever fEter the
war unless counter attractions are
provided. The syndicate proposes to
make their life on the farm more at
tractive by higher comfort in their
habitation and by such distractions as
are transportable from the city to the
country.
Opposed to the alluring descrip-
tions of city life they will set forth
the higher cost OF living and the illu-
sorry character Of the supposed town
diversions.
"The new farm construction will be
made more pleasing than before, and
for the long winter evenings profitable
light occupations will be provided such
as the manufacture of toys by men
and lace by women, already tried in a
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
number Of localities with promising

number of localities with promising
success.
"The mutiiated farmer-soldier will
also require attention. Improved i'm
plements will be required to keep him
at home. and they will be provided. He
must have machines that can operate
as easily and effectively as he did be-
fore his physical capacity was dimin-
ished.
I'm working on that question, we are
movement for repopulation. The farm
Ter in France needs a child for
each % acres of land. which is far
above the average. We organize COM
petitions of larger farmers families
There were ~ women in the competi-
tion of the syndicate of Loir ct Cher
in 1914 who had altogether given birth
to 73S children. an average of Just
about ten, and the children already had
given birth to 470.
The organizers OF these competi-
tions in which tho recompenses are
purely honorary propose to go farther
and help the modest farm hand ac-
quire a little plot of ground of his
own that will attach him to the soil
and encourage him to raise a family
Farm hands, as a rule, pay from
100 to $50 francs a year rent for their
habitations. The syndicate offers to
pay half that rent on the birth of the
of the fifth, and all of it on the birth
of the fifth, and all OF it on to birth
| Of the sixth, in addition to the use of
one and j quarter acres of land in
proximity to his habtation."
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07

TO STICK
BY PLANS
Board of Education Inform
ed Departures Were Made
From Specifications

"The heating and ventilating plant
of the Horace Mann school was not
constructed in accordance with the
plans and specifications" said John
Frame, Of the building committee of
the board Of education, at a meeting
last night.
THE architect has made a thorough
inspection Of the plant and finds that,
though there was an inspector en-
ployed on the building during its con-
struction there have been some
changes made. We are now waiting
for a. complete report from the archi-
tect on this question"
The board has, been having trouble
with the heating and ventilating plant
of the new building and some changes
were recommended at the last session
of the board. A steam vacuum pump
is to be installed instead Of the cleo
trically driven pump, and few other
changes have, or are to be made, that
will put the systems in first class con-
dition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-07
FLORENTINE ARTIST
IS REAL SENSATION

Nine. Edvige Vaccari, the little
Elorentine artist whose remarkable
third octave singing has been one OF
the sensational features of the San
Carlo Grand Opera company during
the past two seasons, has been secur-
ed by Impresario Fortune Gallo for
the i916-17 tour OF the organization.
Opera goers who have listened to the
thrilling bird notes of Vaccari and en-
loved her superb acting, will rejoice
in this announcement.
Mime. yaccari has but just turned
twenty seven. She madG her operatic
debut at the famous San Carlo Te-
afro. Naples some seven years ago.
and later was engaged as leading coll
oratura with the National Opera,
Mexico City, before the turbulent
times made impossible the giving Of
opera in the southern republic. There
she sang as co-star with Signor
Bonci. the eminent tenor.
Vaccari will be heard in the role
that has brought her the greatest
fame--that of Lucia, in Donizetti's
great three-act opera of that name,
at the Auditorium, Monday evening,
Dec. IL. San Francisco critics recently
termed the tiny singer another Tet-
razzini."