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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
How the Sugar Steal Was Made

How the Sugar Steal Was Made
Seventeen thin steel springs used
in depressing the levers of seventeen
sets of big scales at the Havemeyer
& Elder branch of the American SUI
gar Refining company, on the water
front at Brooklyn are said to have
cost the government the duty Of 49,
100000 pounds OF raw sugar between
1901 and the end of 1907. The charge
against the sugar trust is that 1t,
through it's officers, had this fraud
perpetrated, hired checkers to secret
ly use these springs on its see 'es and
thus shortweight vast quantities Of
the raw product unloaded from its
ship and passed over the scales on its
way to the refinery.
That this fraud was actually work
ed on the government for six years
is beyond question. The criminal pro-
secution seeks to connect the high
officers of the company with the
crime. Already the estimated loss in
duty, 100000 has been paid,
thereby tacitly admitting that 1t was
due.
Criminal prosecutions by the feder-
al government will be begun as a re-
suit of disclosures.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
A LETTER PRESS.
II Was Great Bargain, but He Know
1t Too Late.

IL 90 Late.
One of the smokers had been ex-
hibiting diamond pin which he had
purchased of a hard up traveller and
made at least a hundred dollars on
when the gray haired man heayed a
sigh and remarked:
"As for me. never had but one real
bargain offered me, and l was fool
enough not to take that"
Something IN the way of jewelry ?"
was asked
mo; it was a letter press"
But l don't see how much of bar
gain could be offered in that"
mo? Well, will tell you. | thought
l was in love and was writing the girl
two letters a day. Six months later,
when l knew that | wasn't in love
with her, l busted up things, and she
sued me for breach of promise"
But you had been careful In your
letters not to pledge yourself"
81 told my lawyer that she couldn't
exhibit one single loving sentence in
any of my letters-that is any having
connection with matrimony."
Eyes"
But when the suit came to trial she
exhibited over forty letters in which l
said that / should die If she turned
me down, and the jury awarded her
$500 for her broken heart. Yes. sir,
and l could have bought that letter
press for 81 and had copies of my let
tiers as fast as written and knew what
was up against at the end. Great
bargain, gents-great bargain. and yet
l turned 1t down. "-Baltimore Ameri-
can
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13

which Will help in a larger measure
than any other one factor in develop
ing the great Snake river valley and
filling its irrigated lands with happy
and prosperous and successful farm
ers.
Too much praise cannot be given
Governor Gooding for the handsome
manner in which he assisted in Sc
curing this institution for this young
country. When the Governor is in
earnest, he knows how to make
his money talks louder than words
Idaho Leader (Gooding.)
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
Reassurino Him.

"a little final advice" said a pro-
lessor of elocution, addressing his pu-
pills before the annual entertainment
"go well to the front of the stage, don't
hesitate and don't be nervousP'
''But, say, professor" remarked a
very self satisfied member Of the
class. suppose | forget part of my
oration?"
''Oh, that doesn't matter" replied the
professor. ION the contrary, the more
of it you forget the better the audi
ence will like itr'
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
WATER IN SIGHT.
Fast Work in Finishing the City Wat
er Works Plant.

Fast Work in Finishing the City Wat
err Works Plant.
There is no let-up in the activities
of Superintendent Moynihan, and his
efficient force of assistants, to get the
city water works in readiness for
operation. A large force of men have
been engaged steadily, setting the ma
chinery, building the pump house,
the tool house, the stump pit, laying
the mains, setting the hydrants, and
all the various activities of the bust
ness. Unexpected difficulties have
been encountered in the system, in the
way of rock excavations where dirt
only was expected, and it has taken
longer time than originally antici-
pated But the system is of the very
best, despite the obstacles, and once
down, it will be one of the stay-for-
ever kind. 1t is of greater capacity
than any in any of the other new
towns In south Idaho; is should be
sufficient for the towns needs for
years, even if Richfield grows into the
real city that its best friends pre-
dict.
The pump house is going to be
model structure. 1t is 23x35 feet
in the clear, built of rubble masonry
with white brick trimmings, and is
almost as light as out-of-doors
are ten windows, one single and one
double door opening out into the
open air. 1t is substantially and
pleasingly. built, with a fine eye for
the artistic as we'll as the practical.
Superintendent Moynihan expects
to have water delivered to the tower
within few days, possibly the next
week.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
THEATRICAL STARS.
Some Famous Ones That Started on
the Variety Stage.


the Variety Stage.
Edwin Booth was In his younger
days a member of minstrel company
and, unless | am mistaken, appeared
In some of the variety shows of that
period He lived to become one of the
most noble and digniied figures Of his
day as well as one Of the most distin-
guished actors that the English speak
ing stage has ever known. Joseph JEFF
ferson was also a minstrel in the early
part of his career, and prior to that he
and his sister, both mere children. had
been wont to perform on Boston Com
mon and pass the hat among the by
ISLANDERS
Lolita was known in the mining
camps of California and in the early
variety theaters of San Francisco long
before she came east in the sixties to
win money and fame-"a dramatic
cocktail John Brougham called her
in the legitimate houses of Broadway.
William H. Crane used to play the
tambourine in a wandering minstrel
company. Nat Goodwin, Lillian Rus
sell and May Irwin came to the front
in the early eighties at Tony Pastors
theater Mr. Goodwin gave limitations
of popular actors and lived to become
an extremely popular actor himself.
Miss Twins remarkable humorous
gifts were shown in the condensed
versions of comic operas that brought
Mr.. Pastors entertainments to a close,
and it was in one of these that Miss
Russell leaped into fame in single
night.-James L. Ford in McClure's
Maoazinp
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
GOOD FOR SOUTH IDAHO.
Agricultural Experiment Station is
Secured.

Word was received Monday from
the authorities in charge to the eff
feet that the location of the Agricul-
tusal experimental station for south
rep Idaho had been located at Good
ing. The station will occupy 40 acres
of land short distance south of the
town. The land was contributed by
Governor Gooding, who also contri-
buted several thousand dollars worth
of improvements for the station in Or
der to secure it's location at this
point.
1t is difficult to realize the impor-
tance and value to Gooding of this
station. It will not only receive sup
port from the state but will also re-
ceive maintenance money from the
National government.
Idaho has never as yet established
an Agricultural college. An agricul-
tural department has been estab-
lished at the state university which
is conducted more for the purpose of
securing the large appropriation
from the U. S. Government than it is
to foster agricultural interests.
1t is generally known that he Ma
tional government appropriates some
forty thousand dollars year to each
state in the Union which will main
tain an agricultural college. In or
der to secure this money the Agricul-
tural department of the state univer-
sity has been established. But the
establishment of a real agricultural
college is a problem still to be solved
by the Idaho legislature. The loca-
ton of this experiment station at
Gooding does not mean that it Will
give us any sort of cinch on securing
the college when it is to be located
but it will be at least one more lac
tor in our favor.
From the experience of other states
the location of this station will add
from 500 to 5000 to the value of
every acre of land within radius
of 5 miles of the institution.
The establishment of this station
at this particular time is worth more
than it would be under ordinary cir
cumstances for just now we are labor
ing under extraordinary conditions.
Large bodies of new land are being
openes up for agricultural purposes.
These ne wlands are being settled
largely by persons who have had lit
tie or no experience in farming un-
der irrigation. Many of them come
from city offices and positions off the
farm and are not used to farming
methods of any kind. To make these
peope succeed is the great problem TO
he solved in southern Idaho today. On
eac hof the big irrigation projects ex-
perimenJ stations are maintained by
the companies themselves. Even the
IT s Government is maintaining an
xperiment farm on the Minidoka pro-
iect that the inexperienced may learn
to farm by scientific methods. This
station at Gooding will make Gooding
the Mecca of all irrigation farmers
seeking newer or better methods The
station will be equipped with all the
exnert help that money can secure
and from. it will radiate influences
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
No ENCOURAGEMENT.

Mrs. Short-Oh, dear, I do wish We
were richl Just think of the good we
could do if we only had lots Of money!
Mr.. Short-True. my dear. but we can
do a great deal of good in quiet way
now. Mrs Shorty ess. Of course. but
no one will ever hear of it.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
Kept Him Busy.

did you do much sightseeing when
you went abroad?"
mo- answered Mr.. Cumrox. Moth
er and the girls did the sightseeing.
had to put in my time finding the
places where they cash letters of cred
Washington Star.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
Y. V. BotUer
Real Estate
Richfeld, idaho, April 20

Sir
told looking
will brief description
j the
smooth table, with
line ditch
Acreso of weIsee
Cultivated
S
land
a cattle ranch
ia irrigated lands,
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-05-13
Man KiIIed Twice.

An English paper is responsible for
stating that man was overtaken by
a passenger train and killed He was
injured in similar way about three
years ago"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-04-10
STATE TAX SALES
Of Movable and Immoyabie Property
PARISH OF 81. MARY.
the State of Louisiana VS.. De-
linquent Tax Debtors, Par
ish of ST. Mary.

BY virtue of the authority vested in
me by the Constitution and the laws
of the State of Louisiana, and e,-
Decially Act 100 of the General A.
sembly OF 1898. | will sell at the prin-
cipai front door of the Court House
in the town of Franklin. Parish of st.
Mary, La, in which the Civil District
Court is being held. within legal hours
for judicial sales beginning at IL
o'clock "A M on
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-04-10

What is the use of having
a blue wagon do your haul
ing when a RED one can
do it better! Stop the first
RED wagon you see when
you want quick service.
BERWICK IL BYERLE.
Draymen.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-04-10
S5O,926 GA

$50, 926 81
Approved by the Committee ap
pointed by the School Board.
j. Fl. MAYER,
II. NJ. GOTTEN,
VIM. FOLSE.
The following ordinance from
the Morgan City School Distric,
was adopted and ordered placed
on Ale:
ORDINANCE.
SECTION /. Be it ordained by the Par
ish Board of School Directors of the Par
ish OF ST. Mary, State of Louisiana in
session regularly convened that:
Whereas at regular meeting OF this
body regularly called and held on the Stb
day Of July, A. D.. 1908, an ordinance
was unanimously adOptedlcreatlng the
Morgan City School District and defining
and fixing the boundaries thereof, as
shown by reference to said ordinance, and
Whereas, a petition was crcu iated and
signed by more than one-tifth OF the prop
erty taxpayers in the said Morgan City
School District and presented to the Police
jury of the Parish of St. Mary, at its
meeting Of date september Sth, 1908, pray
ing that special tax Of Two and one-half
t21-2) mills on the dollar of the assessed
valuation on all property subject to tax
alton within said School Districl, for the
period Of Twenty COY years. commencing
with and including the year 1909, be levied
pursuant to q special election to be called
Tor the purpose within said district, for
the purpose of erecting, constructing and
equipping suitable Public School Build
ing In and for the said school District, in
or adjacent to the Town OF Morgan City,
the title to which building and equipping
shall be in the public; and
Whereas, the Police jury OF the Parish
Of st. Mary did at its meeting held on the
9Th day of September, A. d. 1908, pass and
adopt an ordinance ordering a special cleo |
ton Of the property taxpayers Of said |
Morgan city school District (as created by |
ordinance aforesaid, to vote upon the |
proposition to levy said Special Tax of |
Two and one-Aalf q Icy mills on the dol
lar of the assessed valuation OF all property
subject to taxation Within the said school
District, for the period Of twenty COY years
comu encing with and including the year
1909. for the purpose Of erecting, con-
aud equipping the said Public
School Building In and for siid District,
he said ordinance fixing the date Of said
election for Tuesday. October p. 1908, A.
J., and designating the polling place; and
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-04-10
School Board Proceedings.

FRANKLIN La, April 7, 1909.
The Parish School Board met in
regular session, President Wilson
McKerall, presiding; and the fol-
lowing mem bers present: DR.. D.
N. Foster, DR.. j. H. Mayer, P. F.
Dumesnil, A. j. Alleman, VIM.
Folse, c. R. Brownell and H. NJ.
Gotten. Absent: VIM. Gardner,
Chas. Downing and j. Z. Bodin.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and adopted.
A communication from I. ID.
Harris, State Superintendent. was
read, and upon motion Of Mr.. ii.
M. Gotten, seconded by Mr.. VIM.
Folse, the following action was
taken: Appropriation OF $40 for
the appointment of an Assistant
State Auditor to audit annually
the books of the Parish Superln-
tendents was made, concitionally
that the said amount be appro-
priated for 1909 only, and that Mr..
T. H. Harris agree that the books
will be audited during this year.
A communication from State
Superintendent Harris asking this
Board to raise salaries OF all
teachers S. per month who attend
Summer Schools, was read and
ordered placed on file.
Mr.. L. Loeb, of committee on
building, site, ETC., for the Nor
gan City School District rendered
his resignation and same was ac-
cepted.
The final account of the Frank
lin High School Bull ing Com
mittee was received, and the com
mittee discharged with vote OF
thanks.
Final statement of cost of St.
Mary High School:
Sale of bonds. $4,000 OC
Reed from School
Board ...... 926 81
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-04-10
FOR SALE.

One flight OF steps, now on
Opera House gallery. Price $40.
H. G. ALLEN,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-04-10

Continued on page five.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
MARKET LETTER

From ClaU. Robinson & Co.. Siouc city
Marketing of fat and killing cattle
has been much heavier than on the
previous week, consequently prices
have sought lower level. In the
slump heavy beeves have been hit
the hardest, registering loss of Is
to 20c. Handy weight kinds are off
a dime, while the market on fat
cows and heifers is week to dime
lower. Other sales on corn fed
steers were made within range of
SIS to $50. Choicest of fat heifers
brought 600 with the average run
at 5.25 to SIS, butcher COWS 3. rs to
to Ats, veal calves, 300 to 700 and
bulls and stays 3.75 to 5.25.
Under continued light receipts of
stockers and feeders this branch of
the trade has ruled strong at last
weeks advance. The market is now
at the high point for the season with
the demand unsatisfed. A load of
9l9 pound feeders topped the market
at 5.25. Yearlings sold from 4.25 to
500 with stock steers 400 to 4.35
and feeding COWS and stock heifers
800 to 1856. AS on last week the
demand for young stock has con-
stantly been ahead of marketing.
Receipts on hogs on Monday were
$500 and the market was strong to
five higher. With 5000 on sale here
today the market opened strong to
five higher but closed with the de-
cline mostly lost, range $50 to 7.30,
the bulk at 700 to 7.l0.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
Won't Slight a Good Friend
1 ever | need a cough mel

III ever need cough medicine
again know what to get" declares
Mrs. A. L. Alley, of Beals, Me-, for
after usin5 ten bottles Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and seeing it's excel
lent results in my own family and
others, | am convinced it is the best
medicine made for Coughs, Colds
and lung trouble" Everyone who
tries it feels just that way. Relief
is felt at once and it's quick cure sur
prises you. For Bronchitis, Asthma,
Hemorrhage, Group, LaGrippe, Sore
Throat, pain in chest or lungs its
supreme. Soc and ST.. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by H. j. Pier.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03

The Middleton young people en-
joyed party at the Policy home last
Wednesday evening.
The ditchers are still busy in this
vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Bradberry of
Mitchell were visiting relatives here
this week.
Miss Fora Policy went to Wakonda
last Saturday to stay few weeks
with her sister, Mrs. r. O. Hall.
There was wedding in this vicin-
ity last Thursday.
Little Pearl Hall returned to her
home at Wakonda after an extend
ed visit with her grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. Policy.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
PARKER
-
From The Prcss-Lcddcr

From The Press Lcdtior
C. G. Pratt returned Monday to
his home in Hood River, Oregon.
While here he had the body of his
daughter Alice removed from its
resting place in Parker to the family
lot in the Anamosa, Iowa, cemetery.
j. L. Pelmulder went to High
more, South Dakota, Monday, where
he has accepted position in jew
elry store. Jack is one Of our very
best young men, and we hope he
will be successful in his new field of
labor.
Parker is soon to have an electric
theatre. The building formerly oc-
cupied by the Racket is being fitted
up. stage put in, and will be ready
for business probably next week.
Moving pictures, illustrated songs,
etc. will constitute the program,
Watch for the opening announce
ment.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
A STIRRING INCIDENT.
How Child's Life Was Saved by
Blast Of BugIes.

Blast Of BugIes.
91fae drum major of German regh
nlent recently showed that he does not
lose his head in an emergency, says
the Chicago News. The regiment was
on the march from one station to an
other and had halted ON country
road to rest Suddenly the men heard
the terrified cries of child. and, look
Ing In the direction from which they
came, they saw n little girl running
for her life from maddened bull. The
animal was tearing along with lowered
horns and was so close to the girl that
rescue by interference or even by
shooting the bull seemed impossible
Just as the men had given up the child
for lost the drum major shouted to the
buglers, who stood near by with their
Instruments in their hands, to blow a
loud blast. Not realizing what he
meant, but obeying mechanically, they
blew a blast that would have walked
the dead The moment the bull heard
the sound he stopped and looked in
surprise at the men and then raised
his head and beloved with all his
might. Meanwhile several Of the men
had reached the child, and when the
bull had recovered from his astonish-
ment Mt the unusual noise she was in
place Of safety.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
Young Folks
A NOVEL POLICEMAN.
Story About . sasacious Dog and His
Masters Money.

Story About sagacious Dog and His
Masters Money.
One day man laid wager with his
friend that it he were TO hide silver
half dollar in the dusty road his dog
would find it and bring it to him. The
wager was accepted and the coin Sc
creted. When the two had walked
some distance from the hidden coin
that he had lost something and order.
ed him to find it, The dog turned
back, while the two friends continued
their walk.
Meanwhile n traveller driving along
the deserted road saw the silver piece
shining through the dust and picked it
up and put it in his coat pocket just
~ the dog came to the spot. The man
re-entered his phaeton and drove to
the inn, closely followed by the dog.
The dog scented the coin in the mans
pocket and made wild leaps at him to
obtain 1t, but the man. suppOsing the
animal had taken n fancy to him and
wanted a master, gave the dog food
and caresses and took him to his bed
chamber for the night No sooner had
the man undressed than the dog seized
the coat and made for the door. The
man opened the door to see If any one
was without. when the dog bounded
through the hall and did not stop until.
coat In mouth, he reached his masters S
house. The traveller followed and ac-
cused the dog of robbery. My dog is
q very faithful creature, and If he ran
away with your coat 1t is because You
have money in your pocket which does
not belong there"
The traveller grew angry, but when
the master explained the burial of the
half dollar and the dogs desire to find
It he understood and cheerfully gave
up the money, saying as he patted the
dog, You are indeed novel police
man.'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03

six bottles Of: Electric Bitters, For
Thirty years kidney trouble made
life. a. burden. but the first b. tile Of
this wonderful medicine convinced
me l had found. the greatest cure on
earth" They're godsend 10 to
weak, sickly, rundown or old people.
Try them. Soc at II. ]. Pier S.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
Grand Excursion to the State gricultu raj
College, Brooktngs, =. d.,
Friday, June 4, 1909,
Via The North Western Line

Via The North Western Line
Low rate excursion tickets. Spe-
cial train leaves 1877 a. m. Don't
fail to join this excursion. 1t will
be both enjoyable and instructive.
State Sup't Ustrud says:
Il venture to say that the farmer
who will assist his boys in getting
some recreation and enjoyment out
of life will assist materially in solv-
ing the problem of how to. keep the
boys on the farm. He will also get
better results from their work and
for such investment. will receive ex-
cellent returns.
For tickets and full information
apply to ticket agents of The North
Western Line. 5-27-2t
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
smashes all Records

As an all-round laxative tonic and
health builder no other pill can COM
pare with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They tone and regulate the stomach,
liver and kidneys, purify the blood,
strengthen the nerves, cure Consti-
patton, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Jaun-
dice, Headache, Chills and Malaria.
Try them. 25c at H. j. Piers.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
MIDDLETON

Mr.. Coddington and family of
Bremer visited at l.. E. Stoddard' s
the first of last week.
Ethel Bradberry has accepted a
position as saleslady in a store at
Bridgewater. She began work there
this week.
Mrs. C. H. Dirks returned to her
home at Bridgewater last Thursday
after weeks visit at the Bradberry
home. x
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-06-03
Lived 152 Years

VIM. Parr- England's Oldest man
married the third time at r2O,
worked in the fields till 1872 and lived
20 years longer. People should be
youthful at 80. James Wright. of
Spurlock, KY, shows how to remain
young. 81 feel just like a l6-yeas
old boy" he writes, "after taking