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Arizona republican., 1919-07-22
Bio Increase In Irrigated Land
 Values of State

GRAND CANYON, Ariz., July 21.-The total increase in assess ments on irrigated land through out Arizona for the current year will agerSgate almost $4.ooo, coo. This was the result of the first days session of the tax conference being held here by the state tax commission with Chairman C. M. Zanoer, presiding.
 All counties, with the exception of Gila, were considered today, with a large attendance of county and private corporation representatives present.
 Several Of the assessors were grilled by the commission for lack of finish to their work in handling irrigated lands.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-22
MAY INTRODUCE BILL TO ABOLISH OFFICE
 HELD BY WILLIAMS

WASHINGTON, July 21-John Skel- ton Williams. comptroller of the cur rency, appearing today before the Sem ate banking committee considering his renomination. denied charges by Rep resentative McFadden of Pennsylvania that he had received fee in conner tion with the purchase by the govern ment of the Arlington hotel site in Washington for several million dollars. Such charges were declared by the comptroller to be "unfounded and scan dalOus"
Arizona republican., 1919-07-22
DivuIqe Names of Prisoners

NEW YORK, July 21.-The two Ger man prisoners who reached here on the Agamemnon were registered on the ships roster as Alfred Scholtz and AL vim Grothe, it was learned tonight. Scholtz is said to have been a German infantry officer, who was made pris- oner near St. Mihiel September 20. 1918 and Grothe, an aviator, who was cap tured in the Argonne region October IS. The prisoners appeared to be in high spirits and glad to reach the United States.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-22
ESCAPES TO SWITZERLAND

BERLIN, July 21.-Prince Maxilian of Baden has fled to Switzerland ac- cording to report circulated today. It is understood he was informed that communists were plotting an attack on his residence
Arizona republican., 1919-07-22
DOMESTIC

House clears deck for final action on wartime prohibition amendment today with passage of bill certain. Ten killed when experimental dirigible falls in loop district of Chicago. Two dead and many injured in race war at nations capital.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-22
NEWS EPITOME
FOREIGN

mousIy passes second reading of
 peace treaty.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-22
LOCAL

Water Users Board of Governors de-
 cides to investigate cement matter
 before acting for or against 1t. Broom factory is now in sight for lat
 est local industry. Work to start soon on big new packing plant near Phoenix. Electrical wiring workers return to
 work. the difference with employ srs sheina easily settled. :GbxeruaT names members of new State
 Hosonrcss Board.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
CEUR D'ALENE

County Sup't Egbers announces
teachers examination to be held at
Occur d'Alene July "a, %, and &c.
Homer S, Cummings, chairman Of
the national democratic committee,
whu Is touring the western states 10
behalf OF the league Of nations, spoke
in the city park Sunday.
There we're 10000 people 10 the
city July 4 and to see the regatta.
Hubert Keller Of Occur d'Alene
captured nearly all the zig prizes IN
the mems swimming events. Lieu
tenant Fetters and Serg. Kissel flew
1000 feet over the city and concluded
by landing on Government Way.
Governor Davis was among the spec
tators.
Acting upon information given
anonymously by telephone, Sheriff T.
L. QuarleS and deputies, accompanied
by Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
w. A. Cole, last week discovered an
illicit whisky still in the tiInbertd
mountains above Burns Summit on
the Mullen or Fourth of July cany on
road, a few miles from Occur d'Alene.
Forewarned, the moonshinerS at
tempted 10 hide their utensils aud
product but each article was located
including large quantity OF whisky
and bottles in which To market it.
Ole Lynn, a watchman named Kelly
and woman glving the name OF
under $4,000 bonds each.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
Gasoline Dangerous

Gasoline gives off vapors at an
ordinary temperature which are
heavier than air and therefore settle
near the floor. Opening a window
Will not always remove such gases.
When these gases, ia quantities
from per cent TO per cent become
mixed with the air violent explos-
lon may occur if spark or flame is
brought near.
therefore the great danger Of
cleaning garments with gasoline in
the home II done, the rooms should
be thoroughly ventilated and kept
Tree from sparks or flames. Even the
friction Of the clothing may generate
spark which will cause an explosion.
Gasoline should never be stored in
Ine house even when contained in
salety can. The can should always
be plainly marked "gasoline.
The use of gasoline inStoves is so
dangerous that the government 10 a
recent report recommends kerosene
ana other forms OF fuel as substi-
lute. When used the tank should
never be filled while the stove is in
operation.
Running an engine in a garage is
Haoie to generate a deadly gas which
o'ten causes sickness, and may cause
death Recently a prominent actor
died from this cause.
handle gasoline with the same care
as sunpowder: it is a dangerous
explosiYe.-Ex.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
AMERICAN LEGION
Veterans Of War Forming Civil
Organization.

The American Legion, The Nation
al Organization OF American Veter-
ans of The World War, originated 10
two meetings Of soldier, sailor and
marine delegates at Paris and ST.
Louis on March 18th and May s, 8,
and 10th, respectively, The execu.
tive committees appointed at these
meetings have combined to form the
national executive committee of the
American Legion with headquarters
at I9 West 44:h Street, New York
city. State branches and local posts
are being organized throughout the
country. This organization work is
progressing rapidly and it is expected
that at least one million ex service
men will be enrolled as members
prior to the national convention of
the American Legion which will
meet at Minneapolis on NoYem Der
10, II and 18th to effect the per-
manent organization or the Legion.
The Legion is comparison, knows
no distinction of rank or service, and
is civilian organization.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
Prince Of Writera of War.

In Valenclennes there is q statue
of Jean Froissart, prince Of war cor
respondents, who was a native OF the
town. Froissart came into all the
splendor of the medieval life of Val
enciennes, the streets crowded with
knights and soldiers, priests, artisans
and merchants, and the churches and
houses rich with stained glass and
precious carvings. There were also
festivals. masQues, mummeries and
moralities every year. InStigated
by his seigneur, he set himself to
write contemporary history. He
could describe a battle more vividly
than any of his contemporaries. He
wanted to know everything; liked to
get the story Of battle from both
sides and many points Of view, and
wanted the details 0f every little cav.
airy skirmlsh. every capture of cas-
tie. every gallant action and brave
deed. A good journalist, he forgot
nothing. 81 had" he says, thanks
to God, sense. memory, good remem-
brance of everything, and an intellect
clear and keen to seize upon the facts
which / could learn"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
Milwaukee Road Earnings.

Boise, Idaho.-Among transcontl-
mental railroads which did not go
broke last year under government
ownership or control was the Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul.
In report filed Tuesday with the
state board Of equalization gross ic I
ceipts are shown to have been Sl92,-
S94,454 65 for 1918. Operating eX'
penses to,alled Sl22, 1876, lO4 50,
leaving a net earning of $40, ,69S, 3D.
80.
Earnings for that portion of the
railroad which passes through nor
,hcrp Idaho were not segregated in
the report.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
Telephone Rates.

Boise, Idaho. The Interstate
Utilities company o! Spokane which
furnishes a number of north Idaho
towns with telephone service has
advanced the rate on phones in keep
ing with the advance made two
months ago by The Mountain States
Telephone & Telegraph company.
Notice OF the new schedule OF rates
which are being made effective in the
north was tiled with The public utlli.
ties commission recently. The CON-
mission, TO protect itself when the
federal government returns the tcle.
phOne aud telegraph lines To private
ownership, refused the Spokane com.
pany permission to make The proposed
new rates effective without a bearing.
That action was entirely formal aud
will not prevent the higher rates
from going into effect immediately
siucc the United States supreme
court mas fuled tnat pubic utilities
commission cannot exercise jursdic
tion over public utilities which are
being operated under government
control.
With the exception Of Lewiston
and Moscow all the larger towos OF
North Idaho will be affected by The
advance 10 phone rates, The ad
vance is stiffer 10 the larger towns
served by the Spokane company, the
new rate beiug graduated according
to the number Of patrons served.
Wallace, Standpoint, Occur d'Alene,
Kellogg, ST. Marles, Bonuefs Ferry,
Mullan, Spirit Lake, Rathdrum, Har.
rison, ST. Joe, Priest River and Post
Falls are all served by the Interstate
Utilities company.
In the majority of the towns the
rate on residence phones was boosted
approximately Is cents month; on
business phones from 81 TO $3.50 a
month.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
FROM OVER THE COUNTY
POST FALLS

James Matheson and William
Evans report that they are GROWN x
apples without seeds.
Mahlon NoGle, soldier of the l46th,
arrived home recently.
Miss Gault OF Athol will teach the
intermediate school at Mcclure.
Charlie Mcllick Is home from over.
seas.
A daughter was born June 2Sth to
Mr.. aud Mrs. G. G. McMatb.
Ray Leon Rayment has returned
from thirteen mouths service over
seas.
II. NJ. Strathern is home from the
Spokane hospital much improved Ia
health.
Plans were discussed at good
roads meeting for getting federal aid
TO pave the road from Occur d'Aleue
to the state line, passing thru Post
Falls.
Mrs. Robert Hite OF Rathdrum
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
A. =. Ilite and Mrs. N. NJ. Hitc at
East GrceDacres last week.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
GREW FROM ROMAN COLONY
Figured Prominently In the
Pages Of History.

fortress of the first rank, and a
place Of trade and, manufacture. Co
logne is one of the most important
cities 10 Germany. 1t lies In vast
seDicircle on the left bank of the
Rhine. some as miles north-northwest
OF Coblenz. and, as the center of net
work Of railways, II has direct com.
municatiOn with all the chief cities
OF Europe; whilst along the broad wa.
ters of the Rhine Its ships may 60
down to the sea. At the time when
Julius Caesar was leading his leglons
over Gaul. in the first century before
the Christian era, Cologne was the
chief town of the Ubii. and was known
TO the Romans as the Oppidum Obi.
Drum. Here, In 4. D. 80, a Roman
colony was planted by the Emperor
ClaudluS, In honor of his wife, Agrlp-
pima, and given the name of Colonia
Agrlpplna. 1t rapidly rose to be a
place Of importance, and, under the
emperorS, had the privilege of the Jus
ltalicum. Then came the decline OF
the empire. and with 1t the outlying
Roman city began to feel more and
more the pressure of the Frankish
hosts, as they moved steadily west
ward. The city was taken by the
Franks In $50, but they did not per.
manently occupy it until the fifth cen
tury. when, in ATS. 1t became the resi-.
oence OF the Frankish king, Chllderic.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
HARRISON

1t was reported The postotlice at
Chatcolet was robbed oue night last
week.
The residence telephone rates were
raised the first OF July.
The mills aud logging camps were
closed for the 4th TO give the mcn d
chance To celebrate.
Sprinkling hours are TO 8 a. III.
and s To { p. M. at ST for so foot
front, payable ia advance.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
WANTS ALL TO HELP
Governor Urges Popular Inter,
est In State Affairs.

Occur d. Alene, lda.-Asking
cooperation in the task of placing
the state government on sound
business basis, Governor D. w.
Davis Saturday importuned a
large Coeur d'Alene audience to
take a more personal interest in
state affairs.
81 want your assistance regard
less of political affiliation," de-
clared the governor. "The state
government is corporation in
which you are a stockholder and
it is your positive duty to inform
yourself as to the condition OF the
business. This nation has made a
serious mistake in siezing upon
the various recommendations
which we have been urged to
adopt. Remember that the consti-
tuition OF the United States is
document sufficiently broad to
cover almost every phase OF nation
al government. Think for your
selves. Prove your devotion to
the American ideal by following
the dictates of your conscience and
this country can never 60 wrong"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
DROWNED IN LAKE
Boat Sinking Brought Death 10
Three Near RathdTum.

Two men and one young woman
were drowned in the upper Twin
lake, north of Rathdrum, last Satur !.
day night when the rowboat contain,
Ing nine occupants and propelled by
an Evinrude motor, was swamped.
The dead are: James A. Burns, age
40, of Spokane; Phyllis Burns, age II,
his daughter, and Chester L. Graves.
age 81, soldier 90 furlough from Fort
Flaglcr, Wash.
Mr.. Burns was foreman OF Patrick
Welch'S ranch at the lower end OF
the lake.
The bodies were recovered in 10 to
10 feet OF water shortly after 10
o'clock Sunday morning, aud brought
to Rathdrum.
The six other occupants Of the
boat escaped by swimming, or were
rescued. They are: Elizabeth Wood,
Opportunity, Wash Charles Clifford,
Tennessee; Marion Tussing, Idaho;
NJ. q. Mccoy, Hugoton, Kas.; John
Burns, Is, son of James A. Burns,
and John Nelson of Spirit Lake.
Clifford saved Miss Wood and young
Burns while assistance was arriving
with boats. Mccoy and Nelson swan
ashore. Mr.. Burns and the two
women were said to be unable to
swim. Clifford endeavored to save
Mr.. Burns but was unable TO handle
him as he weighed 225 pounds.
Clifford also tried to help young
Burns 10 the attempt to save his
sister.
According to accounts of the
tragedy, the party left what Is known
as Miller's camp at the foot OF the
lake, shortly after p. M, to attend
dance on the upper lake. The
water was calm in the lower lake but
when the boat passed the channel
and entered the open water Of the
upper lake 1t encountered waves.
With its heavy load, the boat was
low 10 the water, and when about
l50 feet from the shore Ia front of
the Carl Neafus cottage, water came
into the craft and swamped it.
Efforts to recover the bodies were
made by campers and lakeside resi-
dents. Parties from Rathdrum, 10.
Guiding A. A. Berges, d z Lyon
and II. r Saunders, arrived in the
morning and succeeded In bringing
the dead to the surface by means of
strand Of weighted barb wire dragged
between two boats over the place Of
the accident.
The bodies are being held this week
at o. w. Stones undertaking rooms,
pending arrangements being made 10y
the relatives and the government.
Mis-. Burns, widow Of j. A. Burns,
stated Wednesday that she expected
to leave in few days for Minneapolis
with the todicS of her husband and
daughter.
Mr.. Burns was a member Of the
Modern Woodmcn in Spokane aud
carried insurance 10 that order.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11

InveiRhlng against moral cowardice
on the part Of public officials as the
greatest single cause OF governmental
decay. Governor Davis scored the
politicians "ear-to. the ground" atti-
tLde, 10 an address delivered before a
large crowd at Moscow. "Those who
aspire to the title Of statesman, aud
who should be leaders of thought and
molders of public OPINION" declared
the governor, "have refrained from
expressing themselves untIl strong
sentiment has actually become eVI.
dent. The result has been that
public opinion has been directed by
street corner orators, who haranGue
their crowds from soap boxes"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11

The body OF Clark A Topping Of
Spokane. washed ashore at Priest
lake July g. He was drowned with
four others when their overladen
rowboat sank 10 storm the night If
June IA. None OF the other bodies
has been recovered.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
Idaho State News Items.

A'N w AkOhIOt
Murray reports much m'ung
activity.
Backfoot is to have $50, 600
tabernacle.
AL sale near Moscow Shorthorns
brought an average OF $3O5, and
HolsleiDs 1922 per head.
The Bunker Hill aud Sullivan mine
at Kellogg has sufficient ore in sight
to maintain operations at the same
basis as last year for l2 Years to come.
BY a four TO one vote Fremont
county at the special election author
lzed the issuance of road bonds in
the amount of $500, 900.
Standardization of seed potatoes 10
Idaho is one of the latest accomplish
mentS Of the extension division of
the University Of Idaho. Idaho has
joined eight western states in the
adoption Of standard seed potatoes
Mining operators in the Occur
d'Alenes who were forced to reduce
wages Of all employees 81 per day last
March, have posted notice at Boise
that 50-cent increase has been
made, the average of $475 being the
rule.
Earnings in the sum Of $lS85 on
funds in the state treasury during
the month OF June over the usual 3
per cent interest is reported by John
w. Eagleson, state treasurer, n his
monthly statement to the state
auditor.
William j. Hall, public works com
missioner, has addressed communica
tlons 10 which he states that work
men on state Jobs are permitted to
work but eight hours day. He
refers contractors to paragraph 1862
chapter 10l Of the compiled law,
which governs labor matters under
state supervision.
Idaho's 10. 900 allotment of "hand
grenade" War Savings banks will be
apportioned to the counties according
to the school census of each, and
county school superntendents will
decide the winners of banks, accord
ing to the recommendation submitted
TO State Director Allen B.. Eaton by
a committee of three county school
superintendcnts appointed to investi.
gate the best method of distribution
by the uperiDtendentS convention
held recently at Albion.
Beavers 10 streams tributary to the
Goose creek reservoir in Cassia county
have backed up sufficient water with
dams they have built to irrigate all
crops on the Twin Falls Oakley
project which are now burning up for
want of moisture, according to Dave
Rich, chief deputy in the state game
department. Mr.. Rich went to
Oakley to destroy with dynamite the
dams built by the beavers, but found
the job too big and gave up in des-
pair. He says not less than 5000
beavers are living ln the streams
tributary to Goose creek between
Oakley aud the Nevada state line.
Last Sunday Mr.. Rich destroyed four
large dams. When be returned to
the point where the dams had stood
the next day he found that the
beavers had rebuilt Two. This
autumn when furs can be saved the
beaver will be trapped out of the
streams and the dams destroyed. Mr..
Rich says it is too late ia the season
to undertake the work now.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11
SPIRIT LAKE

The Spirit Lake baseball team
went to Standpoint Sunday and de-
feated the team at that city for the
third time this season by score of 7
to /.
Thirty new members have Joined
the Spirit Lake improvement club.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-07-11

County Sup't Egbers announces q
teachers examination to be held at
Occur d'Aleue July "a, %, and &c.
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
Sale Starts at IL O'clock Noon Sharp

. C1 Sums of S.. 90 and UNDER Cash. Over that
1T ,>1ER' amount IL months credit will be given on
- furnishing good approved endorsed
the rate of z per cent per annum.
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you
when in need. Yale people tell
how Doan's Kidney Pills have
stood the test.
John Henry, atty marshal, of
Arthur and Second sts., Yale,
endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills six
years ago, and again confirms
the story. Could you ask for
more convincing proof?
For a number of years / had
severe pains across the small of
my back" says Mr.. Henry. "Also
bizzy spells and headache caused
me annoyance and small specks
would float before my eyes. At
times | would have to catch hold
of something to keep from fall
ing My kidneys were in a very
disordered condition, the passag-
es were too frequent, cloudy
and contained a sediment like
brick dust. procured a box of
Doan's Kidney Pills from Hol-
denis Drug Store and this first
box gave me relief. / continued
taking Doan's and | am pleased
to say all the symptoms of kid
ney trouble vanished" Estate
ment given March 8, 1912.
On August 8, 1919, Mr.. Henry
said: 81 haven't had to use Doans
Kidney Pills since recommend
ing them before, and am glad to
say my cure is permanent.
Doan's are fine for weak and ir-
regular kidneys"
Coo at all dealers. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
Thursday, October 16, 1919
FREE METHODIST CHURCH

District quarterly meeting this
week beginning Thursday even
ing. Rev. S. H. Porterfield, Dis
trict Elder will have charge of the
services.
Thursday evening, 1880, preach
ing service.
Friday morning, 1000, preach
ing; afternoon, 200, preaching;
evening, 700, preaching.
Saturday morning, 500, quar-
terly conference; afternoon, 200,
preaching; evening, 1880, preach
ing.
Sunday morning, 900, Love
Feast; 11:00, preaching; after
noon, 2:S0, preaching; evening,
700, preaching.
Sabbath school Sunday evening
at 600 o'clock, led by Rev. d. NJ.
Ormston, annual conference S. s..
Secretary.
Everybody welcome to all Of
these services. We expect all the
Pastors and many others from
the district present.
The revival services are going
hon every evening. Rev. Helms
will no doubt stay for week af-
ter the district meeting and con-
tinue the revival meetings.
Come out to all the services.
J. A. Kelley, Pastor.
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
PRESBYTERIAN

Morning worship at 1920. Sub
ject, "The Marks of a Christian"
Sunday school at las. Mrs.
l.. Roy Fuller, superintendent.
Evening worship at 700 o'clock
Subject, Science and Wonder"
Midweek service, Thursday at
80.
The choir is rendering splendid
music under the direction of Miss
Ruth Menzies.
You are cordially welcome.
Alfred Martin, Minister
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday, October 10, 1919
Morning worship at 1890. Sub
ject, "The Rich Young Ruler" A
call to Discipleship.
Sunday school at IL as. Topic
Jesus in Peters Home" A class
for all.
Evening worship, 1880. aye
Must Be Born Again"
Special musical numbers by the
choir at both of the above ser.
vices.
Prayer service on Thursday
evening at 1880.
Frederick d. Mumby, Pastor
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
METHODIST PROTESTANT

Services next Sunday at the
usual hours.
Class meeting, $3.50.
Preaching, 1000.
Sunday school, 11:00.
Christian Endeavor, z 40 p. m.
Evening service, 1880.
Our Rally Day brought forth a
good attendance, the children
taking their parts nicely.
The l.. A. S. were entertained
at the home of Mrs. Chas. Slosser
on Thursday. Two quilts were
quilted and the afternoon was en-
joyed by all.
Last, but not least, we hope ev-
cry christian will avail themselves
of the prayer meetings Thursday
evenings.
ID. Ryan, Pastor.
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
East Greenwood Evangelical
Association Church

Sunday School at 11:00 A. M.
Preaching at 1880 P. M. Rev.
R. A. Fisher, of Capac, Michigan
will preach every evening ex-
cept Saturday until further no
tice. We welcome everybody to
attend our gospel meetings.
Rev. w, f. Boettcher
The Yale expositor., 1919-10-16
MENNONITE CHURCH.

Services in the Brick Chapel
for the coming Sabbath
Sunday school at 300 pm.
Preaching at 3 100 and 500 pm.
We will enjoy having you wor-
ship with us.
]. A. Avery, Pastor.