The following testimonial to the patriotic services and achievements of the senator, signed by Justice William Morgan, James F. Alishie, and Governor Alexander was read at the close of the memorial services held in the capital city:
Whereas, death has removed from the sphere of earthly activity our fellow citizen, Senator James H. Brady, and from the state of Idaho a trusted servant, be it
Resolved, That, recognizing his long, faithful and patriotic service in behalf of the public and his splendid endeavors and achievements in private life, we, the state officers and citizens in memorial assembly gathered, hereby express our sincere sympathy with the bereaved widow and deep regret over the loss of a useful and patriotic citizen.
M. ALEXANDER,
WILLIAM MORGAN,
JAMES F. AILSHE.
Artillery Active Near Auberville
PARIS—Artillery firing was rather heavy in Champagne in the region of Auberville and on the right bank of the Meuse north of Bezonville, but, according to the official report issued today by the war department, nothing of importance occurred elsewhere.
COUNCIL PLACES
SPOKANE CONCERN BIDS SUCCESSFULLY FOR $14,000 PAYING JOB
The contract for the paving of Blake avenue yesterday evening was let to the Standard Asphalt Paving company of Spokane at a meeting of the city council. The work calls for an expenditure of approximately $14,000.
The successful bidders made a profit of $2.30 a square yard for the paving to be used for all cuts and other materials.  of
$2.55 a square yard for the surfacing to be employed on the fills. Specifications submitted call for a four-inch plain rock base for the work on the cuts and for a "black" base for the fills.
two-inch gravel with a bithulithic top. 