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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11
Milwaukee Depot Not Closed.

Last week report gained circula'
tion that the Milwaukee depot In
Rathdrum was to be closed and the
services OF an agent dispensed with.
Agent f. G. Hart had received az
official communication warning him
that the depot would be closed in a
few days, and 1t was said the proposed
action was 10 line with the railway
company's policy of retrenchment.
However, the depot has continued
to remain open as usual, and Mr..
Hart, who was 10 Spokane Sunday,
states that be received Information
from official sources indicating that
the company would reconsider the
matter and that the closing order
would not be issued.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11
LOCAL CENSUS TAKEN
Water and Light Report Re-
Ceived by Board.

The village trustees, at the meet
ing Tuesday evening. received and
accepted f. O. HIPS report and de-
tailed information on the municipal
water census and also on electric light
and power used IN Rathdrum. The
report contains many observa-
tions and suggestions, without max
ing recommendations, regarding the
knotty problems TO be encountered 10
adjusting rates No action was taken
by the board at this time and the in
formation was fied for future use.
The marshal was instructed to
notify persons who allow outside
hydrants to run unnecessarily to dis
continue the practice.
The board discussed an offer made
by the owner to sell 10 the town
piece Jf timber land through which
Spring Branch creek flows. AS the
question Of finances is involved, the
advlsablty Of developing a more
abundant water supply was referred
to inciden tally as a matter to be con-
sidered before expending money for
protection Of the watershed. The
members present, however, agreed
that the town should own the land
thru which the creek flows, as the
creek could then be fenced and other
wise taken care OF to greater extent
than at present.
Bills allowed:
E. r. Satchwell. marshal $50 So
Rathdrum Elec. Co. Jan lights 81 80
G. R. Malanya, putting windows
10 Jail
S. Beck, labor and material IL O5
Fl. G. Whitaker, digging out
standpipe
Rathdrum G & Sup Co, lumber 10
W. A. Cochran, glass. etc F, so
f. r. Pettepher. plank IL
Interstate Utilities Co., phones 10
D. Y Lyon, labor 90 pipe III 90
R. B. Bailey, III
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11
FROM OVER THE COUNTY
POST FALLS

A plan is on foot to move the two
church buildings together and make
a modern structure. At meeting OF
church officers $I25O was pledged
toward the enterprise.
Tony Juliet has deepened his well
to 200 feet at cost of $40 and now
has fifteen feet of water.
The town of Post Falls now owDs
the water system, the fnal exchange
of deeds and bonds with the water
company having taken place Tuesday
of last week.
M. j. Niedermeyer was employed
to take care OF the water plant and
collect rentals for salary OF $65
month.
7. II. Gwinn is towu clerk suc-
cee9;ng f. H. Shields. resigned.
A soa was born Feb. 2nd to Mr..
and Mrs. Ben BriEgar.
The N. z. is shipping in ice from
Montana.
Martin Holm, Ed NOgle and John
Handy bought horses sold by Marshal
Carr at the city pound.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11
Call From China.

Rev. ]. G. Harvey Is In receipt .of
many calls from the famine districts
of China making pathetic and urgent
appeals for the fifteen or more million
people who are face to face with death
from starvation. A thousand people
are dying every day, according TO
the advices received. and 1t is said
the distress surpasses word descrip-
tion. What is done must be dobs
quickly; the next two months must
bring relief or it will be too late for
thousands, it is asserted, aud the calls
say that five dollars is estimated to
be the amount necessary TO feed one
person until the present famine
period is over.
Should auy one care TO give any
sum and will hand it to him, or leave
1t at DR.. Wenzs drug store. Mr..
Harvey will forward 1t to the ofice of
committee OF church cooperation
appointed by the President OF the
United States to care fer these funds
.ts
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11

Settlers OF the st. Joe. St. Mares
and Coeur d'Alene river valleys have
scored victory over the Washington
Water Power Co.. which has permit
TO flood their land with water backed
up by the Post Falls dam. Secretary
of the Interior John Barton Payne
has ruled in the case of Capt. Nye
that the homesteader is entitled to
his land, aud decision Of the general
land Office says the power cOmpany's
permit is revocable.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11
SPIRIT LAKE

Auto stage service to Spokane was
resumed last Friday after several
days suspension owing to deep snow
Miss Steele resumed school duties
Wednesday of last week, following a
few days illness at her home In
Rathdrum. Miss Lenore Klopf taught
as substitute during Miss Steele's
absence.
The /. o. o. f. and Rebekahs had
Joint Installation Of officers, over 100
members participating.
George Fortier, sales manager OF
the Panhandle Lumber company re-
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11
PUBLICITY, WATER
Topics at Chamber Of Com;
Z
meTce Meeting. !

At the Rathdrum chamber Of
commerce meeting last Friday
evening, progress was reported by
the publicity committee, of which
VI. B. Layton is chairman. A
comprehensive plan was outlined
by Mr.. Layton, including reference
to the resources OF a considerable
scope of territory contiguous to
this community. Suggestions
we're invited and offered along the
booster line. 1t was stated that
getting out the matter on the scale
contemplated would, of course, de-
pend upon the cost.
R. E. Young reported for the
committee which conferred recent
ly with two Northern Pacific
engineers regarding the proposed
Improvement of the water works
on Spring Branch creek. He in
formed the chamber that nothing
definite had been decided upon
but that the N. P. men individual
ly were inclined to think more,
water could be conserved by max
ing improvements as suggested by
Col. Edelblute. These would
include a second reservoir above
the present dam with about .7ato
cubic feet capacity with valve, pipe
and concrete flume connection
with the present dam at cost
roughly estimated at $4,000. Mr..
| A. E. Franklin was asked regard
ing his we'll on the bench at an
elevation of about $50 feet higher
than the, city dam. He said the
well was I4o feet deep and pump
ing for several hours had not
lowered the water in it. With a
Two inch pipe it filled a reservoir
of goo cubic feet capacity in four
hours pumping, but had not been
thoroughly tested out. Mr.. Frank
lin was inclined to favor trying to
develop greater supply of city
water on the hill, rather than re-
sorting to well in the valley.
Other matters discussed were
protection Of the watershed OF
Spring Branch creek, securing =
more suitable dumping ground, and
looking up wood stumpage for idle
men to work on.
The chamber also took cogniz-
ance OF report current that the
local Milwaukee depot was to be
closed as part of the railway
company's retrenchment policy,
and committee was appointed to
investigate the report.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11

urned from a four weeks eastern
"trip and reports increasing inquiry
-egardlng western lumber.
The spirit OF lawlessness among the
Young people was discussed by Rev.
Il. Carson 10 sermon.
Boys below the eighth grade are no
longer allowed In the school pymnas-
ium after $3.50.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11
WANT MORE BOARDS
Forestry Men Busy Weekly
Grind at Boise.

Provision for forest advisory
hoard and a state forester are the
features of house bill No. los
Introduced in the lower branch OF
the legislature last Friday by the
committee on forests and forestry.
Lloyd A. Fem Of Idaho county is
chairman Of this committee.
The measure also provides for
the cooperation of the state and
private forest owners with the
federal government for fire and
other protection and the develop
ment of forest resources.
In principle it is the same bill
that was presented to a meeting OF
timber owners and state officials
held in Boise in December at the
governors Office. At the time OF
the meeting the proposed bill did
not meet with the approval of the
state officials as it infringed upon
the powers of the state board OF
land commissioners, they claimed.
House bill No. I57, introduced
Feb. a., is the first of the budget
bills recently placed in the appro-
priation committees hands by the
governor, to be presented as
committee measure. 1t carries
S64o, $40 for the maintenance OF
six state charitable and penal in
stitutions, or SIoI,475 less than
the total asked by the heads of the
institutions. 1t is also less by
s6o, 736 than the total recommend
ed by the governor, and less by
S53,oo5 than the appropriation
made for the same purpose in 1919.
Reimbursements, due the
counties and highway districts Of
the state of Idaho, amount to
SS15,o15.65, according to a COM
pilation made by the highway de-
partment.
The information contained in
the report was requested in the
house Friday by Shook of Lemhl
county. He moved that the chair
man of the committee on roads,
bridges and ferries be instructed to
furnish the Information and was
then informed that such figures
had been available in the depart
ment for several days.
The largest item appearing in
the list OF reimbursements is
SI27, 22o.24, which amount the
state owes Twin Falls county.
Thirty counties in all are represent
ed in the report and the smallest
item is for $40. II, the amount due
Bonner county.
The house of representatives
refused Monday to reconsider the
vote by which it passed 80 1.r'':-
measure Saturder -:,cisch ils
Office of commissioners OF ea,ication.
Representative Hugo of Latah
county made the motion, which
was lost by vote of rs to 28. The
rollcall showed virtually the same
lineup by which the bill carried
Saturday.
A resolution by Egbert, which
demands information from all state
departments as to their financial
condition, was carried in the house
by vote of 81 to II.
The Paddock bill, giving county
commissioners power to levy ad-
valorem or capital taxes to provide
hospitals for the care of the indi.
gent sick or other dependent poor,
was defeated in the senate after
heated discussion. The opposition
was based on the grounds that IT
was. unwise to give the commis-
sioners greater bonding powers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-02-11

The legislature killed bill to raise
salaries of state officials.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-03

quote Billy's colloquiai style: did !
put 1t overY'
You did very well for an amateur
but I'm a doubling Thomas. About
this fat old man who waddles when
he walks: a really topnotch palmist
could tell me his name"
well. I'm only an amateur. but still
] think might. to quote Billy again.
make a stab at IT, Do you care to
/ bet me about ten dollars | cannot give
you the far party's initials-all three
of them9
He gazed at her owllshly. She was
the most perfectly amazing girl he
had ever met he was certain she
would win the ten dollars from him,
but then II was worth ten dollars TO
know for certainty whether she was
perfect or possessed of slight flaw
so he silently drew forth a wallet that
would have choked cow and skinned
of a ten-dollar gold certificate of the
United States of America.
I'm game" he mumbled.
"rhe fat gentleman's initials are p.
p. j."
"By the twelve apostles. Peter.
Simon"
"Don'f blaspheme. Mr. Webster"
He stood up and shook himself.
when you order the tea" he said
very distinctly. please, have mine
cold. ! need o bracer after that. Take
the ten. You've won It,"
Thanks. ever so much" she an
swered In q matter-of-fact tone and
tucked the bill inside her shirtwalst-
II ain very poor woman. and
Every little bit added TO what you've
got makes Just q little bit more" she
carosed. swaying her 1.-THE. beautiful
body and swapping her fingers like
cabaret stancss~.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-03

Charge. seem We re the partner, av
that fine, kind gintleman, Misther
Geary. Did We, whilst in New Orleans,
have d'alings wit a short, shtout
splggoty wit puckered scar undher
his right eyer
John Stuart Webster suddenly sat
up straight and gazed upon the lost
son of Erin with grave interest. "Yes,"
he replied, 81 seem TO recall such a
man."
us none av me business, sor. but
would We mind telln' me just what We
did to that spiggoty?'
why, to begin last Sunday morn
Ing interrupted this pucker-eyed fell
low and pop-eyed friend of his while
engaged in an attempt TO assassinate a
white, inoffensive stranger. The fol-
lowing day, at the gangplank Of the
steamer, we met again; he poked his
nose into my business, so | squeezed
his nose until he cried; right before
everybody | did 1t, Don Juan, and to
add insult to injury, plucked a few
hairs from his rats moustache-one
hair per each pluck
I'D a notion We did somethin' to
him. sor. Now, thin, listen to me
I'm not much to look at, but I'm white.
I'm an attashay, as We might say, av
Ignatz Leber-him that do have the
import an export house at the ind
av the Gale San Rosario, forninst the
bay. Also he do have Charge av the
cable office, an whin I'm sober enough.
| deliver cablegrams for Leber. Now,
then. ven recall we had a bit av a
shower to-day at nOonY'
Dolores and Webster nodded. Don
Juan, after glancing cautiously around,
lowered his voice and continued: ~
was deliverin' a cablegram for Leber.
an me course took me past the palace
gate-which, be the same token, has
sinthry-boxes both inside an out, wan
on each side av the gate The sinthry
was not visible as | came along, an
what wit the shower comm as sud-
dint as that, an me wit a wardrobe
that's not so extinsive ! can afford to
get 1t wet, | shtepped into wan av the
outside sintry-boxes till the rain
should he over an what wit dhrink
Continued next week.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-03

n could nave groaned with the
UNITY OF his overwhelming desire for
"ei even occurred 10 him what a
enahe u was TO waste a marvel nks
"er Cd cai!ow young pup like Billy
VINO ''ad Fought so many deadly skirm.
lshes with Dan Cupid thar a nost.
lthpressionistic painting Of tba c.,
nc re"r must resemble a pincushion.
Aneh ne remembered that this was an
uhseherous a traitorous thought and
Una. ne mad not paid the lady her fee
wen what's the tariffr' he asked
fou really feel that | have ga rnea
q professionals feeY
Beyond doubt"
since you have taken Biny AWAY
from NE this evening. shan mata
you take Billy's place this EVENING
Ai'e' uihhef you shall hire an omen
victoria with two little white horace
ahd drive me around the Malacon
NE Is a band concert tonight"
~ rs the last act of my wicked
'iie ne promised fervently. STRANGE
10 relate. In that ecstatic momant No
thou Sh' OF Billy Geary marred the nar.
tec' serenity of what promised RI no
the most perfectly serene night In h;s.
tory. e"' :" us
lucy were seated at the tiny tea
.aoie when the sound of fee, crunch.
rug me little shell-paved path througb
fhe Ratio caused Webster and poloras
10 tlrh their heads simuItanaors,r
Coming toward them was an ind,v,,
ual VINO wore upon a head Of flaming
req diSreputable, conical-crowned
Straw Spmbrero; soiled cotton
cail'isa with the tails flowing free Of
his equally soiled khaki trousers. and
sandals of the kind known as alpar-
satcS--niade from the tough fibre of a
pam OF the cactus family and worn
only by The very lowliest peons-com-
pleted his singular attire.
one OF Billy's friends and another
reason why he has no social standing"
Dolores whispered. II believe he's go
Ing to speak to u.s."
such evidently appeared to be the
mans intention. He came to the
edge OF the veranda. swept his ruin
OF hat from his red head and bowed
with Castilian responsiveness.
Yer pardon, Miss, for appearin' be-
fore you"
. She smiled her forgiveness to what
webster now perceived to be an
alcoholic wreck. He was about to
dismiss the fellow with scant cere-
mony, when Dolores, with that rich
sense of almost masculine humor-
humor that was distinctly American
said sweetly:
Mr. Webster shake hands with Don
Juan Cafetero. bon vivant and man
about town. Don Juan, permit me to
present Mr.. Webster. from somewhere
In the United States Mr.. Webster is
a mining partner of our mutual friend
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-03

mar. ~eoster. 1 am not lnrsIllple. ina
best you can hope for from me N =
high percentage Of hits. even n \ Ala
shoot high and to the right thar t,rna
In point Of worldly experience you're
a hundred and six years old hn,
topped of nfty per cent. to be ON ,,s
safe side. To continue. You are OF
an extremely chivalrous nature-
particularly toward young lad,as
travelling without chaperons: Won ara
kind. afrectionate. generous to a FAM,
something Of spendthrift. One NAV
safely depend upon You to do the un.
expected. Your matrimonial line IA
unbroken. proving you have never
married. although right here the line IN
somewhat dim and frayed- She
looked up at him suddenly. .you
haven't been in love, have YOU ," she
queried with childlike insouciance
I'm love--and disappointedr
He nodded. for be could not rrust
himself to speak.
How sad" she cOoed sympatbet,.
caliy. did she marry another, or oio
she dier'
"She-she--yes, she died"
"Caulifiower tongue. IN all prob.
ability, carried her on. poor thing /
However, to your fortune: You are
naturally truthful and would NOT make
a deliberate misstatemenr OF fact nm.
less you had a very potent reason for
It. You have a strong sense Of
craftsmanship. and when fairly dc.
feated. whether in a battle OF fists
or battle of wits, you never hold a
grudge. which is one of the very mic.
est characteristics man can have"
Or woman" he suggested feebly.
quite right. Few women have a
sense of craftsmanship. You stand a
very good chance of becoming a mil
lionaire in Sobrante. but you must be-
ware of dark man who has crossed
your path"
(which Onef" Webster aueried
mirthfully. IAN coons look alike to
me-Greasers also"
Mere patter Of our profession, Mr..
Webster" she admitted, tossed in to
build up the mystery element and
simulate wisdom. Fortune awaited
you In the United States. but you put
1t behind you, at the call of friend
ship. for fortune in Sobrante. Now
you have reconsidered that foolish
action and at this moment you are
contemplating sending a cablegram
to fat old man who waddles when he
walks. recalling your decision not to
accept a certain proposition OF a
business nature. However, you are
too late. The fat old man with the
waddle has made other arrangements,
and If you want to make money, you'll
remain In Sobrante. think that is
all, Mr.. Webster"
He was gazing at her with an ex-
preston composed of equal parts of
awe. amazement, CONSERVATION, adora-
ton, and blank stupidity.
well. she queried innocently, Ito
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-03
CHAPTER x.

Dolores had been gone an hour be.
re Webster reused from his bitter
uospection sufficiently to glance at
watch. "Hum-m-mi" he gr.unted
sapprovlngly.
IN, I've been here fully half an
w Dolores voice assured him.
turned guiltily and found her lean.
against the jamb In a doorway be.
y MIN and farther down the YER
M She was gazing at him with
" cain. impersonal yet vitality In.
'e''eo glance that bad so captiva ted
y tne llrst time he saw her. Are
Qul1e finished talking to yourself
y lighting imaginary enemies? II
you might talk to me for a change !.
even disagree with you on any
9sst U opposition viii make you
ue rose and Indicated the chair
,a..., = uown, Miss Ruey. You are
ss'aer disccncerting--too con.
'aaealy smart I fear I'm going to
- 'a'u VI you until ] know you bet.
nse sarurs.i adorably and took the
.4sseu cnair. That's the Latin In
s,asa aa' snrug" Webster thought. Il
4. wnat other mixtures go to
= up that perfect WHOLE
N. aug ae said: $50 you wanted RI
M, us = feposei Why waste your
~ ! am never in repose.- so'
N, FEMININE curiosity. Mr.. wees,ar
ny has talked so mnch " !, .e'.,
I ! y. wanted to see If You meaxu y
Y . The Specifications. ,Jus, =, na
~ \ your our hand, and RI tell Won ,ea a ~.
y there any charger
kana,ess , nominal ssa'la. one. However. !
|An fs,e.., truthful reading; If, when
III through, you are not who'll, ss,l
III 70, \, DO no, have to nav ~.
kntr 'nat q satisfactory arrange
,'',s Out bis great callousea 'a "sos ana no
! sof, s =. ! she took II in both Of hers
a., and beautiful and l,a,, e. as'n !,
y isrss upward on her Knee. "a
l nus'0 n, useful hand she comment.
~, aaas The callouses ,na,ca,s
b sboss' !. manual toll with = n,ct
B sose j.. despite your recen, err pgs
Pre- stil, -.u brush and pumice-stone
keIgn m.,, remain evidence OF SONS
b sDas' er insrained in those rs,.
y are line indicates tbs,
,I,, lou are quick S and s,- and a eour.
he you, 'a' ao' always right ne.
l. >, assrt instead ''e :, governed ssr. d BY
reckless nave J. made a decision , son
Pine ,.,,s Of the consequence ,c," y ouo
~ year, y 'se you are close to t,fry.
d. ne, s,s.. you're saoor,n, ,,u.
%. rs1'.. De Interrupted a's ,or an 10
n 4. that iah "o
lsa month NOV nov was forty years n.
lnarsd ssr,. and thar ran sti,, DO
, a, ~ors,. , % Twelve seconds Oar /.
'es' vsevea about n.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-03

.-.,,c soul conceived 1t 10
sf i', -, op the improperly OF
As oas J, the Malecon with BUY
ppsai'ns s. = who happens TO De
d ny snsay / tried to explain cur
ays 'a' srsnd Of democracy. but
ssaesss = ! haven't been invited any
&c sses and life would have ave o oeen
here y. ~, r,thous billy. he has been
% gu you have taken him
~ -, laughed. well. be pa
We0 - Ruey, and I'll give him
sat' ~, sos with considerable more
- y -. nj he win require for your
ss' NOR, msa !. Billy in financial dis
pot s' ,oy forever. but Billy In a
~ M ! frock coat on the sunny
4. II Y Essy street win be absolutely
!. darling. Ever since my ar
ns |. IA dedicated his life to keep
" " .rused" She rose Despite
= stesedness, Mr.. Webster. am
w. ~, ) b good to you. Bully and
- nave eve o'clock tea here tn
ss,spda. Would you care to come
my .ea-paryr
,..sure,- be assured her.
~ nodded brightly TO MIN. I'm
.ss % run up to my room ana put
n powder on my nose she en-
ansd
but youn return before nve
|secsY Webster was amazed to nea'
ip~lf plead.
.you do cot deserve such considera-
m but rD come back In about
rpptv minutes" she answered and
N him,
.s Webster viewed the Si,uarion. his
sesiop to see as little as possible OF
|olores during his brief stay In
laramie was wise one. The less he
IN Of her Che told hImself). the bet.
\ for bis peace Of mind, for he was
buy years old and be had never
we'd before For him this fever thai
urned ln bis blood. this delicious
Ireny that tllrobbed In his heart--and
d 90 the very ghost of provocation-
|ere 50 many danger-signals. neralds
that grand passion which. coming
J man Of forty, generally lasts him
s remainder Of his natural exis-
kDce
4 Webster was forced TO admit he was
GhaId Of himself. dis was the rapidly
ISppearing code of the old unfetter-
West. that man shall never be-
tay bis friend In thought, word. or
bed To John Stuart Webster any
fime against friendship was the most
enous In all the calendar of human
Rsllty; even to dream Of slipping into
&lly's shoes now would be monstrous;
n Webster knew he could not afford
test Of strength between his ancient
fiendship for Billy and the masculine
eslre for o perfect mate. Remained
Den but one course:
7 nnst run like road-runner,"
ss the way Webster expressed IL
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-03
MIR. wnhsm Ge~ry.

'"hg' sad descent into the TIT had
however imhuei Don Juan with a
"Ne OF ms degradation; he was In
we presence Of a superior. and he ae-
Nnowledgcd the introduction with a
'eSnec''n' inclination of his head.
lls you I've called TO see. Misther
webster sor," he explained.
"Tarx, ,.an -,
very Wen old-timer. In what way
can | be of service to your"
IFS the other way around. sor. IL
We Place an for that same there's no