The Newport miner. [volume], December 12, 1907, Image 7

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JUST
OPENED
NEWS OF OLD TOWN
Tiic subjoined paragraphs are as near
a3 possible a review of the occurrences
in old town, meaning by old town the
„tripof land along the'Pend d'Oreille
river in the state of Idaho and adjoin
|ng the town of Newport, Washington.
It must be remembered that, until a
very recent date, the old town has been
without any officials for the preserva
tion of the peace. At that the town has
been very quiet and orderly except when
a gang of roysterers from the new town
lias invaded our precincts.
Several of our citizens thought that
we needed police protection and so se
emed the appointment of a constable.
The latter is supposed, according to law,
to he a process server only, but. since the
appointment, we have had more trouble
than ever before.
Below is a chronicle of events for the
week since The Miner last appeared.
Ed 15. Warriner, Correspondent.
CHAPTER I.
Affairs in the old town were very slow
last week until Friday night. On that
night one of our prominent citizens
broke loose and purified things for a
short time. The result waß that one
poor old rancher from down the river
was slugged so badly that he has not re
coveied as yet. His face was badly cut
and one of his eyes will wear a mourn
er's badge for a few days to come.
There was no arrest in this case, al
though conditions appeared to warrant
that a fine of $5 and costs, assessed at
fully $18.90, should have been collected
its well from this party as from a lumber
piler. C aste appears to make quite a
distinction in the affairs in our town.
CHAPTER 11.
On Saturday night things began to
liven up a little bit. A poor old mule
driver was the victim on that night.
Because he would not buy a drink he
was given a good beating. Like the'
true sport that he was he returned to
the place that he was abused at and
bought drinks for the bunch. He evi
dently enjoyed the diversion and has
been back in his old haunts ever since,
awaiting another chance to receive a
discolored physiognomy. No arrests;
official indulgence.
CHAPTER 111.
On Sunday everything was serene.
The saloons were closed and the day was
a typical Puritan Sabbath. Not even a
steamboat whistle bothered the people
that desi/ed to rest, In order that the
people should not be disturbed by any
harsh sounds, our constable, who has
recently been acting as high sheriff and
general regulator, had the village barber
close his shop under the spreading chest
nut tree. The barber, it appears, works
hard at one of the mills during the day
and, after hours and on Sundays, tries
to earn a few copecks in order to pay
for the building that he recently erected.
Such enterprise and frugality was not in
line with the official's ideas, so the
the barber was notified to cease his
labors. He closed, as he was afraid of
the officer's gatling gun.
CHAPTER IV.
Monday night, Dec. things opened
up real lively along about 16 o'clock.
Jerry Nuzum, who has been acting as
chief of the local vigilance committee
and rectifier of all evils, appeared upon
the main street clad in his armor, con
sisting of a six-shooter and sundry other
munitions of war. Jerry is a very im
posing sort of an individual and is
about six feet in height and weighs
about 250 pounds. He came from the
Indian Territory and has told the people
over our way that he had lots of experi
ience with bad men, and so we believed
him and had the sheriff appoint him to
guard our homes and property. Every
body rested safe until the lumber piler
was fined $5 and $16.90 in costs for noth
ing, and then we thought that some
thing was wrong. Nuzum was out with
his big stick, and he proceeded to make]
it known that he was boss of the strip
along the Pend d'Oreille that lays
within the borders of Idaho.
He first tackled a cook named Jerry
Pelky, who conducts the Conquest res
taurant in the rear of the saloon by that
name. A couple of female customers,
who were in the place at the time, were
easily scared, and the chief thought
that things were very easy. He fired a
few shots through the floor of the saloon
iu order to show his authority and then
tackled the night bartender, Art Harris.
Ihe latter called the efficient officer
down, but the call was not heeded. The
chief then fired a shot from his. gatling
gun at a cuspidor, and succeeded in
ting the bar, which was much larger
than the cuspidor and was a much bet
ter target. •
Jerry Pelky, the cook, then' called to
the officer and told him that his gun
barrel was crooked, and that if he was
not careful that he might shoot some
one. Nuzum's answer was a discharge
of a couple of more cartridges, At this
juncture the cook made a swipe at the
igh sheriff, He landed, and landed
New Line of Vases, Gups
and Saucers, China ' and
Glassware, Toilet sets, Lamps
Water sets, all new goods
right, and the high sheriff took a job as
under sheriff with a cook on his frame.
The cook took sundry punches at the
officer and, with the assistance of a few
others, soon had the officer hors de
combat. This was too bad for the dig
nity of the official and he beat a hasty
retreat to his home. To be beaten up
while wearing a star and carrying a
gun and representing the dignity of the
state of Idaho was bad enough, but to be
put out of commission by a little dried
up cook who only weighed 135 pounds
was terrible.
It is understood that the proprietor of
the saloon will make Nuzum pay lor the
damage to the property during the
fracas, and that steps have been taken
to relieve him of the extra weight caused
by his carrying a star and gatling gun.
FINIS.
i am compelled to bring these chron
icles Jto a close, as the printer man says
that he has no more space to spare on
this page of his papei.
Things have been durned qniet since
the, regulator subsided, and all of the
fellows have been coming over to the
new town for their amusements. It is
understood that we are now without a
constable, but that a new one will be
appointed next weejc and then there
may be some more doings over our way.
We must have something doing, as there
is a long winter ahead of us and our new
opera house is not completed as yet.
The President's Message.
There were no surprises in the
president's message for those who
have been following his recent ut
terances.
He reaffirms all the cardinal
doctrines of his administration.
There is no backward step hinted
at. He is not scared by the tem
porary financial disturbance.
Summarized his recommenda
tions are:
Larger national control of cor
porations doing an interstate busi
ness, particularly of railroad cor
porations.
The amendment and strengthen
ing of the Sherman anti-trust law,
permitting business co-operation,
but under the most strict surveil
lance.
The prosecution of railroad
wreckage, and insistance on hon
esty and character in business.
- An elastic emergency currency
that will not lead to inflation,
Income and inheritance taxes as
additions to our system of federal
taxation.
Tariff changes following rather
than preceding the presidential
election.
The publication of receipts and
expenditures in national cam
paigns, a certain amount to be
appropriated by congress for the
legitimate expenses of all political
parties. •
Citizens for Porto Ricans.
The enlargement of the army and
navy.
The opening of the Mississippi as
a waterway from the great lakes to
the gulf.
Encouragement of our ocean mail
service.
It is a strong state document,
strongly written. The president is
right, and he has the courage of
convictions.
Good Medicine for Children.
The season for coughs and colds is now
at band and too much care cannot be
used to protect the children. A child is
much more likely to contract diphtheria
or scarlet fever when he has a cold.
The quicker yon cure his cold the less 1
risk. Cough Remedy is
the sole reliance of many mothers and
few of those who have tried it are will
ing to use any other. Mrs. F. F.
Starcher, of Ripley,*W. Va_, says' "I
have never used anything other than
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for my
childien and it has always given good
satisfaction." This remedy contains no
opium or other narcotic, and may be
given as confidently to a child as to an
adult. For sale by Tiss & McMorran.
- You know as well as any one when
you need -something to regulate your
system. If your bowels are sluggish,
your food distresses you, your kidneys
pain, take Hollister's Rocky Mountain
Tea. It always relieves. 35 cents, Tea
or Tablets. Adam's Pharmacy.
Subscribe for the Mineb
Also nice new line of Furs, Muffs, Etc!
Extra good bargains in rubbers, woolen
underwear, Men's mackinaw coats. Our
grocery line is all clean new goods.
Will Land Laws Be Repealed.
Mr. F. M. Goodwin, formerly
chief of special agents of the gen
eral land office in Idaho and Wash
ington, and later special assistant
to the States attorney gen
eral in the prosecution of the land
fraud cases, has resigned from the
; government service and has opened
law offices in the Hyde block in
Spokane. Mr. Goodwin has had a
wide experience in land matters in
the northwest, *sfnd it is understood
will make a specialty of such mat
ters.
Speaking recently of the new
[regulations of the department Mr.
Goodwin said: "I believe the com
ing congress will take some steps
looking either to the repeal or
modification, probably the former,
of the timber and stone act. Also
that an attempt will be made to
modify the commutation clause of
the homestead act, and extend the
commutation clause of the home
stead act, and extend the period of
residence required in such cases to
probably two years. My last con
sultation with department officials
at Washington, D. C., convinced
me that Commissioner Ballinger is
in earnest as to the enforcement of
the commutation clause of the
htmestead law, and his recent
ruling and order that commuters
must show 14 months actual and
continuous residence on their
claims next prior to making final
proof, is an indication of that in
tention. As a matter of fact this
will be a good thing for the public,
since it will make actual settlers of
commuters and render of
purchasers less doubtful; and good
for the commuters, since it will
insure absolute fairness and equal
ity when commutation proofs are
submitted."
GENERAL DIRECTORY
CIVIC SOCIETIES.
MASONlC—Newport Lodge No. 144. F. & A. M.,
meets 2d and 4th Saturdays in Opera House
Hall. - H. A. Paulson, W. M.
A. E Reid, Sec'y
F. O. E., meets every Wednesday in Kellv's
HalL A. R. Ti»», President.
A Fred Thomas. Seeretarv.
I. O. O. F.—Newport Lodge, No. 180, meets
every Saturday night in Kelly,s Hall.
Will Krause, N. G.
J. W. Ashpaugh
M. W. A.—Newport Camp No. 9723, Regular
meetings on 2d and 4tb Monday evenings of
each month. Visiting neighbors always wel
come. L. F. Rowell. Venerable Consul.
J. C. Grover, Clerk
Rebekah Woodbine No. 158, meets 2d and 4th
Tuesday nights of each month.
Mrs. Alice Phillips, N. G,
Mrs. Clara Jaykes, Sec.
R. N. A.—Pend d'Oreille Camp, No. 4015, meet?
Ist and 3d Tuesday of each mopth in the Opera
House. Visiting neighbors welcome.
BERTHA LANGILLE, Oracle.
KATHRYN H. GROVER, Recorder.
F. of A.—Court Twin City, No. 90, meets every
Thursdy night of each month in Kelly's Hall.
HARRY SADDLER, C. R.
W.J. GEARY, F. S.
K. O. T. M.—Usk Tent No. 71, of Usk, Wash.,
meets each alternate Saturday evening. So
jouring Knights urged to meet with us.
- J. H. Penny, Commander,
0., McLaughlin, Record Keeper.
Foresters of America, Court No. 145, organized
at Cusick May 41, with 32 members. Meets
every Saturday night.
Bert Purchase, C. R.
Floyd Cooper F. S
O R. WEEKS
HOUSE SIGN AND CARRIAGE
PARTING
PAPER HANGING AND DECORATING
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
Newport, Washington
Usk Trading Co.
USK, WASHINGTON •
Bi§ Clearing Out Sale
Commencing at 7 a.-m. December 12, 1907, and ending at 6 p. m.
V: December 24,1907 - •
* .
Owing to the hard times we are going to give our friends and customers the cheapest and best goods
they ever bought in their lives. The following prices \for GASH or good checks
only. All goods charged will be at regular retail prices,
$1500 worth of North Star
leather Shoes for children,
ladies and gentlemen; both
heavy and light shoes will
be sold 25 per cent off
regular price for cash.
$1400 worth all woolen
goods; gents, ladies and
childrens, or anything made
of wool will be sold at 10
per cent off for cash.
We will give free to all a dance Christmas Eve., December 24, '07,
at the Usk K. (X T. ML Hall. First-class supper will be served by
Mrs. Preuitt over the Hall at $1.00 per couple.
The K. O. T. M. will give a dance at the Usk Hall, New Years,
January 1, 1907
Miller, the Furniture Man
I Keep Trade Up I Keep Prices Down
HOLIDAY BARGAINS
and Money Savers
BUY USEFUL GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
X Parlor Lamps, Pictures, French Plate Mirrors, Tabor ettes,
♦ Jardineres, Fancy Rockers, Morris Chairs, Children s Doll
J Garts, Flexible Flyer Sleds, Couch Covers, Fire Screens,
1 Umbrella Holders, Door Mats, Heating Stoves, Kitchen
Ranges, , Graniteware, Dishes of all kinds, Dinner Sets,
Soup Plates, Fruit Plates,* Sauce and Pickle Dishes, Bowls,
t Platters, and Creamers, Brussel Carpets, Ingrain Gar
♦ pets, Fine Rugs, Japanese Mattings, Lace Curtains, Parlor
f Suits, Dining Room Gjenter Tables, Buffets and Side
+ Boards, Chiffoniers, Book Gases, Soft Downy Pillows, Com-
X forrs, Wool Blankets,' Iron Beds, Mattresses, Sewing Mach*
f fries, Trunks, Fine Piano. - - My aim is to keep a grade of
X furniture that I can guarantee ~and at prices that will win lor me
♦ -confidence and patronage. My plan is to give you terms and
X treatment that will satisfy and gratify-
HENRY A. MILLER
Dont forget to ask our
clerks for a
Beautiful., Large
Extraordinary
Farmers Co-Operative
Trading Company
I Mail us
Your
Order
Phone
133
1908
Galendar
$750 worth of men's ladies'
and children's Rubber goods
will be sold at ten per cent
off for cash.
$2000 worth of Hardware
to be sold at 10 per cent off
for cash.
$1800 worth of Groceries,
including Flour will be sold
at 5 per cent off for cash,
$500 worth of gentlemen's
Hats and Caps to be sold
at 33 1-3 off for cash.
BRONSON & BARRY
Carry a
Fine Line of Imported
and Domestic
Ales*
Wines,
Liquors, Beers
and Cigars
J. E. FLEMING
CIVIL ENGINEER
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
The King Co.
607 Sprague Ave.
SPOKANE,
The oldest Optical* firm in Wash
ington. Dr. Vinton, Secretary of
this company, will visit Newport
the 3d Saturday of each month.
Have yoar eye troubles looked after by a
firm you KMOW fo be responsible.
REMEMBER THE DATE
Verne Bhanioin
ATTORNEY AT LAW
OFFICE IN FIBST STATE BANK BLDG.
WASH.