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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-01-09

onment, no matter what her previous
condition in life might have been, she
would have been compelled to come
in close association with those whose
habits were repugnant.
The deputy warden called my at
tention to the condition of their pas
ture fences. Posts were rotted Oft
and wires lying on the ground. He
estimated it would require car load
of posts to rebuild it. This condition
prevailed at a state institution where
there were 200 idle men. Economy
was the watchword, and this is a fair
sample of the economy practiced a,
most of our charitable and penal in
situations.
The legislature made an appropri-
alton of $4,000 for women's ward
and other repairs. With convict la
Dor this amount will go long way
toward needed Improvements.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-01-09
School for the deaf and the blind:

To keep pace with the growth OF
this institution, it was found neces-
sary to erect an additional school
building, laundry, and provide for the
other improvements. An appropria-
ton of $63,25O was made to meet their
wants.
We will now consider special ap-
preparations and the reasons for max
ing them.
Gem Irrigation District:
The state land under this project
was looked upon as a white elephant
on our hands. In past years the state
had failed to make the district its wa
ter payments due on state lands. These
lands were 'endowments belonging to
our charitable institutions, and could
not be disposed of at less than $40
per acre.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-01-09
2.sOO,OOO s2,O3,6S6

This shows that the state board
did not by $6O6.3l3.l3 raise by taxes
the amount estimated by the legisla
lures necessary to meet the appropri-
atoms passed by them.
Fortunately for the last admins
tration, to aid them in paying their
current expense, they received the in
surance moneys from the Lewiston
Normal school and the Soldiers home.
These moneys. instead Of being con-
sidered as sacred to be-used only tor
the rebuilding of these institutions,
were placel in the general fund and
used to pay current expense. Had
these moneys amounting to $ll3.SoA
been retained to be used as they wers
intended, it would have increased the
warrant indebtedness of the previous
to $500, 0e6 and reduced
Dur Surplus to $W,A
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-01-09
ADMINISTRATION OPPONENTS On WRONG TRACK

consideration, l took upon myself the
personal investigation of the peniten-
tiary There l found economy prac-
tised with a vengeance. The floor OF
the kitchen was worn out and when
water was split or the floor scrubbed
the water dripped through into the
tailor shop beneath.
In the women's ward they had a
room not over 12x12 feet. In this
room three women were confined.
Here they had their beds, did their
cooking and washing. There was no
privacy whatever. If woman COM
mitted a crime that called for impris-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-01-09
RESPONSIBILITY
FOR HIGH TAXES
SHARED BY ALL
John Robertson Presents Anal
ysis Of Situation Which Gives
Lie To Those Who Howl The
l0udeSt.

EDITORS NOTE-Because of the
wide spread misconception OF the sta
tus Of state governmental expenses,
The Tribune is giving space this week
to an analysis OF the situation by John
Robertson Of Weiser who is regarded
az having at his disposal as nearly &C
curate information relating to the sub
ject as it is possible to obtain. Mr..
Robertson was also member Of the
last Legislature and is thoroughly ia
miliar with the inside operations OF
that body when big appropriation bills
for which we have recently contrib
uted, were passed practically without
opposition.
For a clear cut accurate presenta-
ton of the exact situation nothing that
has been given out, either by friends
or opponents of the administration,
SO explains exactly what the state is
trying to do in accordance with the
wishes of ldaho's people during the
last legislative session.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-01-09
2s3,l32.22 %So,037.lo
673,4S0.2l $2u,4l4.4l

Governor Hainss turned over to
Governor Alexander $40, 0o5.SO more
than Governor Alexander in return
turned over to Governor Davis.
Let US look at the levies authorized
by the legislatures of 1915 and 1917
and the amounts levied under that au-
thority by the state board of equalfza-
ton.
Levies Authorized Levies by
by Legislature State Board
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(By Hon. John D. Robertson.)

(By Hon. John D. Robertson.)
The great handicap we have had
TO contend with in the past in the mat
ter of taxation has been the ignorance
Of the taxpayer in regard to this great
problem, which is his and his alone
and can be solved only by his intelli-
gent understanding OF the situation.
He has .been disappointed, ii not
deceived. in the past. This problem
has been made political football.
Parties and candidates at each election
have repeatedly promised the people
that if they would elect them they
would reduce their taxes, even going
so fas as promising to cut them in hall
the first year and to abolish them the
second.
1T is partly on account of such
promises that we find ourselves con-
fronted with this increase in taxes Tor
1919 over previous years.
WALL tlrSt give you statement OF
our states finances when turned over
to Governor Alexander in January,
1915, and as we found them when
turned over to the governor in Janu-
airy, 1919.
Assets Jan l, 1915 Jan. l, 1919
Cash in treas. .-- $94.4O $2O,9ll.25
Taxes receivable 926.Sl8.03 976,S9O.32
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.-.@26,ol2.43 $997,s0l.s7

Total ,ol2.43 $907, S0l.57
1T would look from the above as if
Alexander's administration left our
finances in better condition than it
found them, but let US examine our
liabilities or bills payable at the same
dates
Liabilities Jan. !. 1915 Jan.l, 1919
War. payable .-.$o2,03l.29 $47o,llS.lo
Acts payable -- 73,l8S.0S 5o,430OO
Deficiencies ---- &,9lS.8S l4s,S4S.00
Int. on claims ......-. 7S9l.OO
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improvements.

NeISIty Oh IUdHU.
Building, fire system and other i'm
provements, $l22,4SS The growth of
this institution demanded that a GER
tain amount Of building be done to
meet their wants. OF the above am
ount $lAlN were deficiencies due to
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-02-19

We couldn't very well refuse him
that--particulariy as we didn't know
what to do with him anyway--so we
helped him to a chair and when we'd
set him In II. I took my turn to re-
mark severely: There's not much to
explain. You were caught In the act
Of breaking and entering my fiat--you
may make your explanations to the po-
lice. Wen have them here In five
minutes" That was a fine shot on my
part. felt.
Monsieur's face proved II. "Ma-
dame |" he cried. "Ze police--pol For
your own sake-for re avoidance OF ze
scandal. Madame, you totally misuD-
derstand re so strange situation"
"It certainly is." commented Billy.
Fin which am place. But can
explain all--everysing--why am
here. I have re absolute proof Eat
madame has ze-ze Jewels Of my
daughter-which do not belong to ma
dsme-in her apartment"
Billy and I couldn't help smiling at
this and monsieur seemed astonlshed.
l sneered. "indeedf" in the way that
always set him on edge.
"Oui-yes-madame. ! have ze
proof in your own words"
/ gave him another "Indeedf" In tho
same tone. This was the moment l had
been waiting for. / slipped paper
out from under pile on the table
the carbon copy of the decoy letter.
"Is that III" l sweetly asked, show
ing II to him. "Yes-I thought so,
And is this II. too7" handed
him the copy Of the decoy letter sup.
posed to be from Mrs. Delarlo to bin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-02-19

She darted past me into the car, al
most knocking me over In her desire
to keep George from opening the front
door for me, and she made sure OF
my defeat by uttering an acid, "Take
me up immejetly." For which rude
ness / have ever blessed her In ten
seconds had gone along the hall to
the front door. retraced my steps,
and--thanks to her--was gliding up
the stairs in her wake like ghost. In
less than two minutes from the time
she trampled me under her feet I was
safe In my own fiat.
Whether Billy and I had 1--WE min
utes or fifty to wait now we did not
know. but we took 1t for granted that
we should have the shortest possible
time In vhirA George could deliver the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1920-02-19

still has the diamonds--she hasn't
passed them on to some man. But
let that go. The next is too easy
'mother-the owner. Of course; child
the precious things; doing we'll
got through the customs without be-
Ing separated. Plain as day--and
when you and Mrs. Delario stepped
out Of the cable Office your dear mos
500 stepped In and read It."
Poor little Clairei"
Poor yourselfl" snorted Billy.
"You don't need to waste any pain and
tears on that outfit. They're slick.
Well, let's to work-'mossoo' is down
stairs anxiously waiting for you to go
out"
How do you know7"
"Shadowed him. My revolv-
ers all right? And the red pepperT'
"Yes-but I've been thinking about
that pepper and how about ammonia
insteadT
'H'm-m." considered Billy. "what's
the advantagef"
"It wears Off quicker. and think It's
probably safer for us II he struggles
and we have to hold him down."
"Guess 1t is" Billy agreed. Got 1t
ready?"
took him to the kitchen and showed
him half glass Of household ammonia
diluted with water and covered with a
saucer. Then hung his coat and hat
in my wardrobe. After that he looked
at me and looked at hlm-the fatal
moment had arrived.
"Well?" said Billy. I seemed to
know led say 'well."
"WcllT I repeated after him, try
ing to pretend to myself 1 didn't know
what he meant.
Billy glanced at the clock. "YouI
'mossoo' Is wondering why you dom
come. BY the way-there wasn't G
soul In the lower hall when I sneaket
in-he's sent his man of for fear 20,
won't leave"
My knees were shaking under me.
was sure Billy knew II, but he affect
ed not to notice. He took one Of thu
revolvers and inserted a blank car
fridge for the first shot. explaining
that we couldn't have an omelet with
out breaking eggs. was to Jump on
Of my bedroom and nre this as sooI
as monsieur reached the dining room
II calculate wen have him now Il
about fifteen minutes" was Billy's del
icate hint to me to 60 on with my part
and with knees ready to close mp un
der me like jackknives rang 70
George.
must say that George acquitte
himself very credltably-as a spy. Ir
stead of his usual inquisitive "Goir
to be out all the evenlng?" he put
in this way: "If somebody calls whe
shall tell 'em you'll be homer
"Tell them I won't be home-say II
out for the evening"" returne
promptly; and Georges face wore tn
satisfied expression Of a well-earne
five-dollar bill.
By the time we reached the secon
floor Billy was ringing furiously frof
the sixth-thls was to get George ou
Of the way at once so I could slip VI
stairs-and when we reached the frs
the luck that is said to favor natura
born idiots and such turned a tric
for me by fetching little Mrs. Thinl
downstairs slithering along the hal
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self. After that I saia: "Really. mon
sieur," In an amused tone. and Billy
waved his hand toward the typewriter
and informed him blandly. "Home
made cake. Written here last evening
just before / had the pleasure Of max
ing your acquaintance on the stairs.
Mailed by me after I saw you to your
hotel"
The poor man looked from one &c
the other Of us-and actually I did feel
sorry for himl He stammered: y
cannot underestimate recognize ~
writing Of Madame Delario-" he
was silent a moment and then light
seemed suddenly to break on him and
he launched an ultimatum Of accuse
ton at me: "If madame did not have
re stones-if she has not seen ne
stones-how could she refer to zenf
How could she have composed zis--to
deceive met" He nodded In way that
said: "Now answer that-if you can"
had expected some such question
and l was ready. "Thats too simple"
accused me Of stealing jewels from
your daughter: therefore knew what
you were after"
But zis word 'gum-drops'-it refers
most evidently to unset jewels"
"Oh. l put that in." Billy inter-
rupted. ut doesn't mean anything but
what you make 1t mean. Seer He
spoke In a tone that said: you're CIV
Ing yourself away"
Monsieur ignored him and looked at
me as II expecting me to continue my
| explanation.
"The hyaclnths." I went on--they
lay. a draggled bunch on the floor,
you overlooked them In your search.
1t was the one thing you did not open.
that bunch. so I knew you'd remember
1t when / called your attention to IT.
You see, monsieur" / added, 81 knew
you would remember the one thing
you'd overlooked"-he bowed and 0
faint smile fitted across his face at
the compliment was paying his in-
telllgence-"and come back to tnvesti-
gate-if you had the chance. I gave
you the chance. that was ALL"
But how do you know Eat I car
come back so easily as zatf" he asked.
partly puzzled and partly to draw Das
out.
"You had pass-key to the fiat-ysu
opened the door with It the other night
and stood behind 1t while you were
working at the chain-bolt. saw yoor
hand"
"And you said nossing-you do mot
scream when you see man try to get
Into your apartment In 20 middle Of no
nightT he interrupted. his tone mix
ture Of incredulity and-I hope I'll be
forgiven the apparent conceit--ad-
miratlon for my bravery.
"Why should / say anything-of
scream? / knew you couldn't get in.
so what was there to be scared overf"
He smiled then for the first time and
said: MADAME. you are y bravQ
woman"
Cyo Bn coNy3runA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-26
H APPENINGS IN SOCIETY
Dinner Parties and LuncheOns Matthews HOsts-Ad-
miral Napier Entertains -lbanez Guest at Embassy

musicians. Miss MaeBride will tell
the vital need OF this work.
Mrs. Augustus Knight will be the
hostess for the afternoon, assisted by
Miss Rilla Engle. Miss Jeanne Bond
chaloner Miss Frances steele. Miss
Emily Davis. Miss Lawrence and Miss
Loretta Lowensteln.
The hours for the tea are from
until q o'clock. An invitation IL ex-
tended TO all musicians and music
lovers OF the city TO join in this ma
tional celebration OF music week.
Card Party ny U. ID. G..
Mrs. Frank Morrison. assisted by
Mrs. Gustavus Werber, Mrs. Benjamin
soule Gantz and Miss Blanche Cook
sey, has arranged a card party to be
given by the Stone wall Jackson Chap
ter. u. ID. c., for this evening at 8
o'clock at the Confederate Memorial
Home. Many charming prizes have
been donated and Mrs. Werber is ar
ranging a prize for every table.
Mrs. Albion wilkes Tuck, Mrs.
Marie ]. Mcclure. Mrs. Ida onutt
Trevis and Mrs. Blanche West viii
asst with the refreshments.
Those who will serve as chaperohes
for the dance TO be given by the Rob
ert Il. Lee Chapter. United Daugh-
tiers OF the Confederacy, at the VIII
lard on Friday evening arc Mrs.
Thomas p. Gore. Mrs. james v. Nc
Clintic, Mrs. David Kincheloe, Mrs.
Houston Il. Teehee, Mrs. y. Day. Mrs.
Il. Ii. LYMAN, Mrs. Theodore Judd,
Mrs. George Horning. Mrs. Edwin Du-
Bose. Mrs. Julian Goolsby, Mrs. VIII
liam ]. Denning, Mrs. J. King Pickett,
Mrs. William Davis. Mrs. Charles
Richter. and Mrs. Walter Wyatt.
a program arranged by Mrs. For.
rest v. Vrooman. chairman OF The
dance. will be rendered during inter
mission by the following talent: Mrs.
Ruth w simpson. Mrs. David Kin
cheloe. Miss Younr. Earl Carbauh.
Stanley william Bell, and Benjamin
Bauer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-26
The Fiftieth Anniversary

Just fifty years ago this winter DR. Pierce gave to the world
famous Favote Prescription for the distressing weaknesses
complaints Of For many he had been in the act
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-26

Maria Il. wathey, a Belgian, who
lived In the same house. also brought
suit for $4,000 against Mrs. Brown
for alleged defamation.
Mrs. Brown In her answer says both
NJ. and Mime. viilemin said things
about American and the bravery OF
American soldiers which she felt COM
PEELED TO challenge.
Mrs. Brown says that on the day
OF "the Father Duffy regiment par
ade" Nine. Villemin made unpstriotic
She says that she was an
noyed by Nine. Wathey running up
and downstairs in a silk quilted bath
robe over chiffon nightgown. wear
ing sandals"
Mrs. Brown recalls that when the
Titanic sank she pulled an oar In
boat that contained seventeen wo-
men. All were safely taken to the
rescue ship. Mrs. Brown says. and
after that she devoted several days
TO providing for Titanic survivors,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-26
TWOLIBH SUITS AGAINST
NEWPORT SOCIAL LEADER
Mrs. James J. Brown. Heroine Of
Titanic. Defends Actions
Seeking SIPS 900.

NEW YORK. Feb. s6.--Mrs. James
J. Brown. a heroine OF the Titanic.
wealthy Newport society leader, war
worker and one OF the most widely
known women IN the country. nled
answers yesterday In two suits for
alleged defamation OF character, In
the Supreme Court.
Mime. -~Celine Villemin sued for
Sl0O. 900. alleging that In y letter Mrs.
brown had libelled her and had made
sspersions on the work of the uni
versity Franchise, which Nine. Ville-
min and her husband organized.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-26

Mrs. Nathaniel 3. Dial and Miss
Rebecca Dial. wife and daughter OF
tho Senator from South Carolina, viii
be at home this afternoon for the last
time this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-26

Mrs. Henry W. Keyes, wife of Sen
ator Kcyes of New Hampshire. viii
be at home this afternoon. and Will
be assisted by Mrs. Charles s. Ham.
lin. Mrs. sherman Burroughs, and
Mrs. James Carroll Frazer.
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Mrs. William NJ. Calder, wife OF tie
Senator from New York, and Mrs
Joseph 7. France, wife of the senator
from Maryland. will receive together
this afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock in
the red room of the New willard.
They will be assisted by the wives
of members of the New York and
Maryland delegations in Congress.
Mrs. Selden L. Spencer and Mrs.
Frank Il. Kellogg will preside at the
tea table.
= Mrs. Henry w. Keyes, wife of SEN
ator Reyes of New Hampshire. will
be at home this afternoon. and Will
be assisted by Mrs. Charles s. Ham
lin, Mrs. Sherman Burroughs, and
Mrs. James Carroll Frazer.
Mrs. Howard Sutherland. wife Of
the Senator from West Virginia. vii
not be at home this afternoon, but
will be at home>next Thursday. She
will have with her then her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Richard X. Suthcr-
land, who with Captain Sutherland,
came to Washington last week.
Mrs. Nathaniel 3. Dial and Miss
Rebecca Dial, wife and daughter ot
be at home this afternoon for the last
timo this season.
Mrs. Medll Mccormick will receive
this afternoon firm TO @. Mrs. Har-
ry New, Mrs. Ira c. Copley and MS
Thomas S. Williams will preside at
the tea table.
On March Z Senator and Mrs. Ne
Cormick will have one OF their de-
lightful informal Sunday evening sup.
pers. ..
Congressman Richard Yates. for-
merly governor of Illinois, and Mrs.
Yates will give dinner at Ward
man Park Hotel tonight in compii-
ment to Mrs. Carrie Jacobs Boni,
who IS visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
u. Showalter. Mrs. Bond will go TO
New York the last of this week, and
will visit Chicago and GAINESVILLE,
Wis, where she was born. before re-
turning to her present home in Ho.-
lywood. Cal.
Tomorrow Mrs. J. NJ. Shafroth wilt
entertain at luncheon for Mrs. Bond.
Crowell. Coming Here.
D. The Assistant Secretary OF War
and Mrs. Benedict Crowell. pho are
houseboating near Miami, Fla, are
expected back in Washington next
Tuesday at.t
Mrs. Willis J. Abbott, of New York.
Is at the Lafayette Hotel and will
be Joined there today by Mrs. Abbott,
who has been South. -...
After Ave years abroad, Mrs. r.
Mcleod Mathcson and Miss Vida
Msthosoh have returned 10 Washing.
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