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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-21
SUMMARY OF
BALLINGER CASE
LAIMs MADE BY THOSE WHO
PROSECUTED THE INVEsTI-
CATION.
Dmmittee Is at Work Formulating
Its Opinions.

WASHINGTON, June FL After
any months Of public discussion and
lty days OF formal sessions, the con
essional committee. appointed to
!yestigate the charges brought
ainst Secretary OF the Interior Bal
Ager at last is ready to begin work
its opinions. There villa be two
ports and perhaps three. The ma
Arity of the committee Is expected.
yond doubt. to declare the charg-
unsubstantiated. The minority
ll not accept the report The div
on probably will sbe on party lines,
tn the exception that Representa-
e Madison. of Kansas, republi-
insurgent, may return an opinion
Esenting from the majority. It is
imated that the investigation has
It about $500
rhe whole inquiry was to determine
ether Balllnger was fit for his
Briefly summarized the conten.
ms which the prosecution pre-
ted as tending to show Ballinger's
illness are as follows:
Mat his association with special
rests and friendship with Alaskan
mants biased him in the Goa
es.
That he attempted to hasten the
nningham coal claims through te
ent, both as commissioner Of tins
d Office and as secretary. in this
ter position acting through hii
'ordinates while avoiding the ap
rance of acting himself.
That he came into secretaryshiI
h the express intention of over
ming the Roosevelt GARFIELD polio!
withdrawing water power sites.
hat he restored vast areas o
liable power sites and when forcet
undo his work by President Taft
withdrew the lands, but afforde'
dequate protection to the sites.
That he undermined the efficiene
the reclamation service, sought t
lace its director. F. Fl. Newell, an
hted to run the service on poll
II basis.
That his hatred for Clifford Pincho
the forest service led him to al
ate cooperative agreements be
zen that division and the India
ervations.
That he terminated the CARTEL
operative irrigation certificates pla
Justly and upon a misconception {
purpose and thus worked hardshi
settlers under government irrig'
a projects.
That he countenanced a scheme (
of the reclamation service en-
yes whereby the employe was
GIVE money from the Harrima
roads for lecturing in favor of /
alton projects along their lines.
That he acted as legal adviser Z,
Feral of the Alaska coal claiman
er his resignation as commission
1908. in violation of the sbatu
ieh prohibits a government Of
from prosecuting claims again
department within two years a
quitting the service.
out of these accusations hai
pwn additional charges. since 4
option OF the inquiry. in genera
follows:
That Ballinger and Oscar Lawle
istant attorney general for q
erior department. conspired to mi
d and deceive President Taft
the truth OF the Claws charges.
That President Taft should ha
L TO congress, in response to . !
sfN-~Az-....a -. -
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-21
HAVE DECIDED SPOKANE
RATE CASE FOR THE CITY
LOnQ and Short Haul Clause in Railroad
Bill Influenced Case

WASHINGTON, June al After
several years OF consideration the
famous Spokane rate case has at last
been decided by the Interstate Com
meree commission after thousands of
pages of testimony were taken. The
case has been the subject OF confer
enee almost continuously for the last
two months.
The opinion OF the commission has
been written. and. after being APP
proved by members of the commits
sion, has gone to the government
printing once to be set in type. prep
aratory to publication. 1T will be
given out within the next week or 10
days" said Chief Clerk Connolly OF
the commission yesterday.
Victory for Spokane Merchants.
Pending the announcement by the
commission little can be learned. but
1t Is understood, however. that rates
on many articles from the east to
Spokane and It's tributary territory
will be reduced by order of the
commission.
The decision viii be a victory for
the shippers. 1t is expected. Their
success Is probably due in part to
the fact that the Incorporation Of .
fair long and short haul clause In
the railroad bin has had an Inn
portant influence.
According 10 one Of the com.
missloners, the decision 10 the spo
kane case will leave certain point
still unsettled. On these points. how
ever. IL Is generally believed tn
shippers will eventually be ylctorioui
under the amended interstate com
merce law. owing to the enlargement
OF the commissions authority owe
the long and short haul question.
The long and short haul qnestioi
could not be ofsciallY considered b
the commission IN connection wit
the case and Spokane was compelle
to prove that her rates were nn
reasonable In themselves.
Other Western Cases.
II Is understood that At the tir1
] the Spokane decision Is handed dow
the commission win also announe
; it, conclusions IN several other weai
ern freight cases arising IN the intel
mountain country. All these ease
Involve similar questions.
The Spokane decision Is sawalts
: with interest By Senator W. L. Jone
and Representative Niles Poindextei
/ They say they understand the shlI
+ pers won. but have received no on
: eIal confirmation Of that understand
ing.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-21
ASKS NEW YORK LEGISLATURE
FOR DIRECT PRIMARY
Governor Hughes Urges Passage %
such Q Law.

ALBANY. ". n, June 2t.- The
state legislature convened Ia special
session today received 4 special mas
sage from Governor Hughes recom-
msndiaG in strong language the pass
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-21

age OF a direct primary law. the
governor called attention 70 the fact
that such a law was demanded BY
the people who are dissatisfied with
the present system OF choosing can
didates for public once.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-06-21

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The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
Tho Time for Pruning Peach Trees
Whom Injured BY Kinter Freezing

In those peach orchard districts
where the winter temperature fell
from fifteen to twenty-four degrees
below zero, and remained below zero
for any length OF time, there Is great
danger Of more or less injury to the
peach.
The peach tree may be injured by
winter freezing In three different
ways, viz: First, by freezing ut the
crown, or ground line. causing the
so-called "c0llar girdic;" second, by
freezing back the one year old wood,
and sometimes more; and, third, by
killing only the fruit buds which
grow on the one year old wood. With
the first OF these there may or may
not be a complete girdling uf the tree
at the ground line. The tree may re.
cover il there is not complete
girdle. In the second case the better
the new wood is hardened or the less
likely it is to freeze back. Where the
wood has been frozen, the cambium
or growing layer, will be found to be
OF Il dark brown color, and in some
cases the sap wood will also be found
to be somewhat darkened. AS every
one knows. the growth OF a tree, as
shown by a cross ction, takes place
In ring. Now, it Is possible for
freezing to take place on one side
only; thus, II left alone it will grow
around and over the injured side. In
the last case, where only the fruit
buds are killed, there probably will
be some live leaf buds, and also some
dormant and adventitious buds.
For these reasons. in regard to the
possible recovery of some of the
growing wood, fruit buds and the
outgrowth of dormant and advcntl-
tious buds, 1t Is not advisable nor is
1t practicable to prune peach trees.
which have undergone winter freez-
ing, during the dormant season.
Another reason for not pruning
such trees until the growth in the
wood and buds commences is that IL
Is almost impossible to tell what to
prune. Pruning at this time one may
cut Off too much, thus causing de
hOrniDg" which later on might give
trouble. While If left alone until the
buds start, some parts at least may
recover.
r. S. HERR1CK,
Field Horticulturist, Colorado Agri-
cultural College.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
ORDWAy'S SECOND FLOOD

The scene of the first flood was in
the New ERA Office year ago last
month, when the water pipe in the
Masons' hall upstairs broke loose and
deluged the entire equipment Of the
shop. This year the flood occurred in
Gallavan Brothers store and the room
occupied by Harry Gull in the rear OF
the bank as an office and sleeping
room.
Early Thursday morning of last
week Gull was dreaming, but his
dreams were not Of fair maidenS,
beautiful flowers, theatres and auto
mobillies, but Of plain mortgagc-raiS-
ing bcets, such as he had grown on the
Boston farm in past years. In his
dreams he saw the water from the
ditch flooding his precious crop, and
when he thoroughly aroused himself,
the splash, splash of cool and calci nine
scented water was felt upon his manly
brow. He realized that the water
pipe leading to the opera house above
had sprung leak and Immediately
informed A. NJ. Ward and Others who
sent for l.. w. Walter and Thos.
Gallavan. After vain search for
the shut-otr at the curb, a hose was
procured from the Hotel Berendp and
the water pilutcd to the street.
The principal damage was done to
the clothing and furnishings in Gala
van Brothers store, which, only the
week before had been recovered from
the gang OF Mexican thieves at Lii
Junta. Quantities Of the plastcring
fell and the plasterers were kept busy
Thursday and Friday making the
necessary repairs.
1t took several hours of argument
to convince Harry that his bcels were
not damaged.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
Pienty of Work Ahead

An editor away for a while left his
paper In charge OF Il minister. During
the minister's stay In the sanctum the
following letter came from subscrib-
er: II know very well | paid you my
subscription to your paper the last
time l was in town. Ii ! get any
more such letters from yoa as l re-.
ceivcd last week will come In and
maui HI out OF you" The minister
answered: II haye been trying to
get that out OF the editor for ten
years. and II you will come down and
maui IL out OF him. then, my dear sir,
have twenty members OF my church
will get you to operate on."-Ex.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
UNIOH MEETING

There will be union meeting-a
mass meeting OF the people Sunday
afternoon at 3 p. m at the Christian
church, and ut the Evangelical church
Sunday night ut 1880. the Rev. J. L.
Wilkinson. Of Pueblo. will address the
people. His subject will be. "War
Declared on the Saloon" The even
ing service will be illustrated with u
stereopticOn, using some OF the great
est cartoons Of the age on the subject.
Let everyone come out and hear Mr..
Wilkinson. Ifyou want dry town,
be sure and be there. II you are In.
terestcd in the moral welfare OF the
town and community, be sure and
attend.
Mr.. Wilkinson will also give an
illustrated service in the Methodist
church Monday night. Everyone in
vitcd. Admission reduced To nothing
Come.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04

Hans Wickstrom, who has been
farming for several years near La
Junta, has come back TO his first love
and will be resident of the North
Side hencefUrth. He has rented the
George ingalls, place northwest of
town and moved in early this week.
These people will renew many ac-
quaintances Of former years and make
many new friends among the people
who arrived since they resided here
some years ago. Their son, a. o.,
will farm the Heinlc place this sea-
son. Mr.. ingalls, is moving into town
and will live in the house formerly
occupied by George Beaver. Harry
ingalls, will remain on the home place
to look after the bee business. They
now have 500 hives.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
4 SUGGESTION

L. F. Gault, a merchant In Syca-
more, O., has this temperance SER
mon printed on the back of his busi-
ness cards:
"Anyone who drinks three drinks
Of whiskey a day for one year and
pays 10 cents drink for 1t can have
10 exchange at my store: 200 pounds
granulated sugar; 25 pounds coffee;
20 pounds tea; SO pounds prunes; 20
pounds raisIns; SO pounds rice; l
barreL crackers; 100 pounds hOminy;
50 cakes laundry soap; 25 cakes toilet
soap; dozen clothes pins; 20 gallons
coal oil; 100 pounds salt; pounds pep
per; 10 pounds starch; 100 pounds
beans; 25 cans tomatoes; 10 pounds
soda; "a boxes matches; 20 cans salmon;
100 yards muslin; 100 yards calico; SO
yards gingham; so yards shirting; SO
yards outing; 25 yards toweling; so
yards lace; pairs lace curtains; 5 pairs
blankets; 10 pairs shoes; 25 pairs hose;
% spools thread: 30 handkerchlefs; 10
window shades; 10 papers pins; 10
papers needles; ~ dozen buttons; 10
suits underwear; 25 yards straw mat
ting, for the same money and get S4.93
premium for making the change In
his expenditures.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
An Important Msehng

The Bob Creek Farmers Protective
Association will meet Saturday, March
18th, at 2 O'Clock sharp. 1t is poor
to those living at a
distance to begin later than that
time. This meeting will be impor-
tant, as there are several questions to
discuss. The Company has, through
Mr.. Beaver, asked for an expression
on measuring wiers, also to discuss
the kraut factory proposition. Our
Treasurer will, or hopes to have, a
full report OF finance dating back to
the beginning Of this movement with
copies enough to supply all members
Then we will have copy of the
judges decision In full, so we can all
be satisfied ourselves as to how we
stand. There IL also a matter of rep
resentation we will take up. Let us
have a good big meeting this last
opportunity before spring work begins.
WIN. BRoADBENT,
Pres. B. c. F. j. A.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
REAL ESTATE IS LIVELY
Aany Transfers During tho Wsek.
Prices Advancing.

The past week has been lively one
In real estate circles and indicates IL
prosperous year for Ordway. Five
sales were reported up to the time for
going to press and Others we're pend
ing.
Peck Il johnson report an exchange
made this week In which the DIR. Drum
forty acres In section "a, southeast OF
Ordway becomes the property OF DR..
John Watkins, OF OskalCOsa, Kansas,
who is a relative OF VIM. Kane OF this
place. DIR. Drum, who is Il resident
Of Seneca, Kansas, takes In exchange
property In the Sunilower state. DR..
Watkins will move onto his farm
some time this month.
J. II. Langridge disposed OF his tract
OF twelve acres to u. l.. Brown, uf
Lexington. Missouri. for sl,95O.OO.
The deal was made through the Ord
way Land Co. Mr. .Laugridgc expects
to leave soon for the south, probably
Texas. to locate. The change is made
on account OF his wife's health, the
altitude here seeming to be too high
for her. We regret to lose this fam
lily. Mr.. Langridgc Is known us one
Of the good farmers OF this section.
Another sale reported by the sane
firm was an additional 10 acres Joining
the Allspaugh place to J. o. Station
who bought the Allspaugh place last
week. The tract was owned by J. a.
Bent. Consideration 81, 100000.
James Chat man purchased through
the Ordway Land company the five
acre tract known as the Stanley farm
one-half mile from town and owned
by NJ. L. Savage, for 10000 Mr..
Savage has moved to Manzanola.
+. +. Ludwick, who owned 10 acres
north Of II. L. Thompson, made deal
through Peck s. johnson during the
past week whereby he parts with this
property and takes In exchange prop
erty In Merwin, Missouri, about hfty
miles south OF his home, Kansas City,
Missouri. The transfer Is made to
w. Caywood. OF Merwin. Consldera.
tion %. 10000. Mr.. LudwlcK Is q BROTH
er Of Mrs. Thompson and made his
home here for several months.
+. j. Hoffman, who came here from
Mill Creek, Oklahoma, this week with
his nephew, f. E. Hoffman, the new
harness maker, Is now owner OF one OF
the best small tracts under the canal
the Brenaman Is acres, less than n
mile west OF town. This deal was
made through the Ordway Land COM
pany. The price paid was 5000 per
acre. Mr.. Hoffman also purchased Il
quantity OF stock on the place. Mr..
Brenaman will now devote his entire
attention to the hotel.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
Creamery Assured for Ordway.
Association Soon to be Formed.

That the creamery agitation has &C.
tually resulted In securing a plant for
Ordway will be a surprise to many
who were pessimistically Inclined from
the start but whom, we are glad To
say, were In the minority also from
the time the meeting was held In the
opera house to determine the feasibil.
ity OF the plans outlined and to find
out II the farmers really wanted a
creamery here.
Persistency on the part Of a few
has resulted in tho sale of the stock
OF 100000, aud we are now sure OF
adding another industry to this thriv.
Ing community.
Many have taken more than their
share Of stock to insure the success OF
the movement and have thus shown
their faith In the ultimate success
OF it from financial standpoint.
Mr.. A. J. Worse. proprietor Of n
creamery at Delta. who made the
proposition to take ten shares OF stock.
manage the business, and guarantee
a dividend OF 8 per cent, will be here
within week or so to assist In form
ing the association.
A meeting will probably be called
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
Tvbercviosis Sunday on AprH 24fh

The Colorado State Association for
the Prevention and Control OF Tuber-
culosis has sent out request to all; Of
the churches OF the State that Sun
day, April oath, be observed as Tuber-
culosis Sunday. This Is part Of IA
nationwide movement on the part OF
the National Association to enlist the
2l5.OOO churches OF the United States
In the campaign against tuberculosis
BY having the Gospel Of Heaysh',
preached in every pulpit Of the land
on April oath. Sermons and addresses
will be delivered on that day acquaint-
ing the 33, ,oOO. 900 churchgoers OF this
country with the wide scope OF the
campaign against the disease, and
will be OF a character to enlist their
activities in the preventive work Of
the movement TO wipe out tubcrcu-
luSis.
The State Association has arranged
to supply literature and speakers for
the Colorado churches il request is
made to the Office OF the Association
in the State Capitol at Denver.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
0kney Springs Notes.

The Olney Ladies' Aid will give a
Bazaar and Chicken Pie Social Satur-
day, March 26Lh. The Aid met last
Friday with Mrs. o. +. Comstoc& and
will meet this week at the home OF
Mrs. II. N. Mccoy.
Claude Mccoy left Tuesday for an
extended trip through California and
Oregon points.
Mrs. o. +. Comstock and son, Fred,
we're Pueblo visitors Saturday.
The Oluey ball team would like to
match game with any team III the
Valley. Arrangements can be made
by letter or phone with Cal Clinton.
The Modern Woodmen OF America
took sixteen candidates into the mys-
teries OF Woodcraft last Wednesday.
The district deputy was present and
the Fowler Forester Team saw to 1t
that the candidates we're properly
cared for. After the Initiation all did
justice to the banquet that had been
prepared. Since that time several
new applications have been received.
The camp meets every Saturday night.
Mrs Smiley and Mrs. II. NJ. Roth
were Ordway visitors Monday.
Last Saturday, for the fourth time
this season. the Olncy and Fowler
school teams met. this time at Fowler.
The game was a battle royal. score 2
to 3, Olney getting the long end Of
the score. Pat 10y was on the mound
for Fowler, was very effective aud was
given good support. Three runs were
scored on him in the second inning.
after which he frightened up. Horne
pitched good game for Olney and
hits were about as scarce rs hens
teeth. His support was ragged in
spots.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04

one week from today or Saturday ut
which time those who have signed
for stock will perfect an organization
and Us soon thereafter as possible the
building committee will get busy with
plans and specifications.
1t Is thought the plant can be erect
ed for much less than the amount
subscribed and any amount over the
actual cost will be pro.ratcd back to
the Stockholders.
Through the generosity Of the Twin
Lakes Land & Water Company. the
plant will be erected on lots east OF
the big elevator. The company has
donated four lots for a building site
and their gift is highly appreciated by
the promoters OF the enterprise ard
all public-spirited citizens.
A spur from the railroad will not be-
required and 1t is thought best t.
build on the south end OF the block
and reserve the lots next to the track
for pickle works or canning factory
which our cntcrprising citizens ex.
pect to procure before another year.
Stockholders are urged to respond
to the call for Il meeting next week
10 order that there may be no delay
in forming plans for immediate action.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
THE PIKCHOI-BALLINGER TRIAL

For some weeks Congressional
committee has been conducting what
trial.
The controversy between these gen.
tlemen is sharp. In the mind Of the
reading public it is question a. to
whom the final report will favor.
II, however, this same congress onal
committee should Investigate the
quality and prices of goods SOL in
Ordway, there is no question but
what Kropf Brothers would taxi the
premium. The public at large jrrng-
lent firm is doing to reduce the cost
Of living.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04

Miss Florence A. Mills, who Is now
on a furlough from India, will address
the ladies on mission work ut the
Christian Church Friday, March llth,
At $50 O'clock. She especially invites
the school children at 1 o'clock. She
brings with her curios from far India
to show them and has something IN
terestinR to tell them. She will also
lecture Friday evening at 1880. Every
body Invited. let's 70 and near 81
our neighbor 10 lar-oH India from one
who has been associated with them
for many months past. Don't forget
the time and place.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04

Mrs. Wales held the audience Mt
her will, moving them to laughter by
her winsome charm, and the next
moment causing tears by her power
full magnetism. Her invincible pur-
trayal Of human nature won for her
the warm heart OF each and every
hearer, and the strong situations pre-
sented In her Owu characteristic man
ner simply carried the audience. -
KALAMAZOO (Mich.) Gazette. Opera
House tomorrow night.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04

man that Colorado has.-they send
back Just enough TO pay for the box
and enough more to keep the farmer
from cutting down his trees. The
same old robbery. They are rapidly
forming fruit associations as in Call.
fornIa, and hope u obtain relief soon.
but l am confident they will never
get much relief until the Government
appoints inspectors iu all our large
cities 10 catch the thieves. More
anon.
d. G. ROBERTS.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04

On Pullman sleeper about seven
o'cl0ck in the morning, relates the
Columbia Herald. when the passen-
gers we're about ready to leave their
berths. u baby In the state room be-
gan to cry Justify. Just ut that mo.
ment the porter opened the door and
sang out: First call for breakfast"
Then everybody laughed.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
About Those Uniforms.

Having been given to understand
that the Ordway Band Is endeavoring
To procure new uniforms, which Is u
very laudable endeavur, would like to
know why they do q ot get out one Of
these pleasant evenings AND play.
Then maybe the people might come
up.
BY AN OUTSIDER.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04

Mr.. Longstreet is a fine vocalis and
very pleasing 10 personality II the
pair of Lunatics" he easily ea'ned
his share OF honors. s.-Jellico, 1rnn.
Ordway Opera House, Saturday int,
March 5th.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
STOLEN. IS REWARD

Small hand grip containing check
book from Colorado Springs Nationa
Bank, mirror, comb. pills, muller and
chewing tobacco. Leave with Leyi
Riddle, Ordway, Colo.
2t5l w. Il. Grow.
The Ordway new era., 1910-03-04
For Rent .

Eight acres of land near the Ord
way school house. Write me at Sugar
City. b. +. METZLER. tf52