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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
SON OF EARLY FARMER
 EDITOR DIES
Frederick Booth Nichols, Was Teacher, Artist, Inventor and Steel Engraver

Frederick Booth Nichols, teacher, artist, inventor and expert engraver on steel, died, yesterday afternoon. at his home, 402 John street, where he resided with Mrs. S. M. Reynolds. He was e8 years old, having been born in Bridgeport Aug. 29. 1924, the son of Roswell S. Nichols. who was the son of Stiles Nichols. The latter was one of the earlier publishers of the Farm CT, and in the early part of the last century Roswell S. Nichols was a member of the editorial staff of the Farmer. The deceased is survived by four daughters, who are Mrs. s. R. Tomlinson, Mrs. l.. c. Talbot of Greensboro, Ga. Miss Carolyn Nichols and Miss Louise Nichols, both of Hartford. He was we'll known to many Bridgeporters and once held a professorship in a well known Cana dian college.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

growing in America and the demands made upon it's taxpayers were such that all the money asked for might be we'll spent if it were possible to provide it, without Overburdening the taxpayers.
 He said that to. realize how difficult is the task confronting the board. one has only to go over the figures to find that put of the $1,900000 spent by the city, s1, 500 900 are fixed charges. leaving @ leeway of from $250, GOO to $500, 000 60 spend upon Improvements. He thought the utmost care ought to be taken to see that this amount is spent for the purposes that are most needed and urgently required. He sad this would have to be done in a but not such economy as would lead to parsimOny.
 He then announced the following sub committees. af -er which the board adjourned:
 Committees of inquiry of Board of Apportionment, 1911-1912:
 Public works, roads and bridges. streets and sidewalks: Messrs. Pierce and Goodsell.
 Board of Education and Public Li- brary: Messrs. Osborne, Phelan and Armstrong.
 Fire department and Board of Health Messrs Paige and Vincent.
 Board of Charit es and Police de- partment: Messrs. Loewith and Wind SOr.
 Park department. Building Commis- sioners and Board of Appraisal: Messrs. Osborne and Mex enzie.
 Sewers. Lamps and Gas: Messrs. Cooper and Phelan.
 City Hall Con-, City Attorney, Pro- bate Court, Registrars of Voters. City Court, Sinking Fund, Tax Collector, City Engineer, Board of Assessors, Town Clerk, Board of Apportionrnent: Messrs. Jackman and Armstrong.
 Miscellaneous: MessrS. Cooper, P cree and Vincent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
Especial from United Press,

 Minneapolis Jan. e-T~o men are in the city hospital seriously injured, the half million dollar plant of the Min neapolis General Electric Plant is a total loss and the greater part of the city, including the downtown dis tr'ct, is without electric light or pow CT, today, as the result of an explo- sion and resulting fire, early today. Men who escaped from the plant say the explosion resulted from an accum- mutation of gas under the switch board.
 Three minutes after the firemen ar rived the roof of the plant fell in. Sixteen engine companies, by hard work, prevented the fire from spread ing to Pillsbury A" flour mill, the largest in the world.
 The newspapers and other plants us- ing the General Electric power or lights are shut down and VII not be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
MAN FALLS FROM HACK AND DRIVER
 ABANDONS4 HIM

Responding to an ambulance call to East Washington avenue and Kossuth street after midnight this morning, pr. McQueeney found the street all most deserted.
 Bystanders told him a strange story of the adventure of a passenger in a hack. They said the man. apparent ly drunk. fell out of the hack. striking on, his head in the frosty street. The hack driver left his charge. driving off without delay. The man was un- conscious when the ambulance was summoned, burt before Dr. McQueeney reached the spot he regained his senses and. streaming with blood from a scalp wound, walked off into the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
DONOVAN FAVORS
 LARGER N0RWALK
Democratic Senator Moves For Extension of City Limits to
 Take in Entire Town
Special to The Farmer,

Norwalk, Jan. 6-Senator Jeremiah Donovan. the thorn in the side of the special privilege at Hartford, creat- ed a furore in his own town, last night, when he appeared before the South Norwalk board of councilmen and urged the extension of the city's limits to take in the entire town of Norwalk. South Norwalk has always been strongly opposed to any consoli- dation movement and for the Senator to take any such stand. took the citi- zens' breath away. He appealed to the councilmen as being of the young CT generation and more aggressive. They applauded his remarks and are to hold public hearing on the mat ter on January g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
EXPLOSION FIRES MINNEAPOLIS ELECTRIC PLANT, LEAVING CITY
 WITHOUT LIGHT OR POWER TODAY

able to resume until the coInpany's plant at Taylor Falls can be connect ed with this city.
 The plight of big city without electric power, outside of that of the street car company and electric lights was made evident
 The postal telegraph company an- nounced at 10 a. nl., that it could not send message anywhere. The Wes- tern Union was somewhat better off, getting some power from St. Paul.
 Candles are being used in the post office and stamps are being cancelled by hand, the cancelling machines be- Ing out of commission
 The Chamber of Commerce is with out ticker or communication service except that which can be secured from the telephone company. The Minne- apolis News is running it's linotype machines with automobile storage bat teries which are set up outside in the street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
YEGG MEN JUG
 POLICE SERGEANT
Especial from United Press. )

(SpeC1af frOm UuIteU PreSS.
 Plains. Pa, Jan. 6-The members of the gentle profession of highway rob bery and safe blowing will probably vote a medal of honor lo the two masked "stfck up'' men who. early to- day, held Police Sergeant Jordan at the points of revolvers. compelled him to open the town vault and then drag eed him to the village jail and locked him in a cell while they took a lei surely departure.
 A miner heard Jordan's shouts from his cell and released him. but the gum men had a four hours start. posse, aiding the State constabulary. Is hunt ine, them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
BLACKHANDERS ELECTROCUTED,
 ONE C0NFESSES
fspecial from united Press. )

Dannemora, N. Y., Jan. 1.-Two "Blackhand'' agents, Dominick Fer rere and Vincent Leonardo of Albany, were electrocuted in Clinton Prison, today for the murder of rent collec- tor named Phelps.
 Ferrera went to his doom without flinching but Leonardo, apparently unstrung at the sight of the death dealing apparatus. made a. confession of the crime and gave the details. Leonardo said that he and Ferrera had been selected by the "Blackhand" to murder Phelps. The first thing they did. according to Leonardo, was to dig a grave for the victim under saloon which he frequented and while the victim sat drinking the two Ital- ians attacked him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
FRUIT DEALERS ID
 RAISE STANDARD
Special from United Press.,

Special from United PressAf
 Rochester. N. F.. Jan. 6--Assa a result of an agreement between the repre- 'sentatives of States east of the Miss issippi river, regarding the handling of fruit. the New York State Fruit Association will today endorse a reso- Iyytion for the es,ab1i 1ishnent of a uni form grading of fruit and a law to necessitate absolute honesty in pack ing. Standards Of quality and meas 11ree will be recommended to be mark ed in a way plainly visible to the rn,rrhaser and the name of the grower sUauYped upon every package.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
FIREMEN TRAPPED

New York. Jan. 6-Fifteen firenen were trapped when the walls of six story brick building at 69 Wooster street collapsed today. nearly three hours after the structure had been gutted by a S2O0 900 fire John Reed one of the firenen. was caught by falling tinbers and injured. He was rescued by his comrades. The re- mainder of the imprisoned firemen were reserved without injury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
PENN, RAILROAD
 ROUNDLY SCORED
Interstate Commission Declares Unfair Distribution of Cars
 at Coal Mines
fsneciaI from United Press,

Washington, Jan.s 6-The Pennsyl- vania Railroad was roundly scored by the Interstate Commerce Commission. today, in decision declaring it to be most unfair, in the distribution of it's cars at various coal mines. All semblance of equity in apportioning the cars is absolutely disregarded, ac cording to the decision.
 Complaint against the road was made by the Bulah Coal Company, of Pennsylvania. wh ch asked damages in the sum of $155, 5,403.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
GOTCH SAYS HE'S STILL
 WORLDS MAT CHAMPION.

Humboldt, O.. Jan. Crank Gotch. the worlds premier wrestler. has not given up his claim to the title to Hus- sci Mahmout and has not authorized Farmer Burns to turn the title over to anyone. At the same time Gotch offers to back the Turk in a match against Hacken schmidt.
 "I am still the re fred worlds cham pfon." said Gotch today. ''and I will retain the crown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
TWENTY INJURED
 IN TROLLEY CRASH.
Special from United Press.

Special from United Press.)
 St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 6.-Twenty passengers were injured when a St. Louis express train. speeding toward Union Station, crashed into the front end of a crowded trolley car in East St. Louis. It is said that the crossing flagman did not lower the crossing gates in time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
ENGINEER AND
 FIREMAN KILLED
(Spacial from IInited Press l

Especial from United Press.)
 Mulvane, Kas., Jan. 6-Engineer Shields and Fireman Ziernstein were killed and three baggage and mail cars burned following collision between a northbound passenger train and a freight mile and half south of here early today. None of the passengers was hurt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
COURT MARINA, F. OF A.

Court Marina, Foresters of America, will hold a meeting tonight for the purpose Of making preparations for the membership campaign and united class initiation of the Br' dgeport courts, F. of A. It is the plan to make Bridgeport the leader of the 25,O0O Foresters of America in Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
5O,0oO ULSTER MEN IN ARMS AGAINST
 HOME RULE
Especial from United Press,

Belfast, Ireland, Jan. S-That there are 50,0o0 Irishmen in Ulster and oth- CT counties in the north of Ireland who will resist homo rule by force of arms is the assertion, today, of the Belfast News There are 5o,000 who have signed the rolls to oppose home rule and most Of those are now actively drilling, according to the News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
FOUR KILLED BY
 TRAIN IN TUNNEL
Especial from United Press.

N1P~SxSRH
 Connellsville. Pa, Jan. 6-Four men were instantly killed today when the DuQueSne Limited pasasenger train, on the Baltimore & Ohio, bound from New York to Pittsburg ran them down in the Pinkerton Tunnel. near here. The men were al employees of the new Western Maryland Railroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
MAIL BAGS WORTH
 $5o,oO0 STOLEN
fspeciaI from United Press

Especial from United Press)
 San Francisco, Jan. 6-Three bags of registered mail supposed to contain letters and valuables worth $50 900 have been stolen from mail wagons somewhere between San Francisco and Oakland, according to announcement by the postal authorities, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
LITTLE NORA NAGLE
 SHOT BY WILLIE HART
fspecia, from United ~Press.)

Especial from United ssPress) 1
 Exeter. N. H.. Jan. 6-Physicians at The hospital today gave but sight hope for the recovery of Nora Nagle, the 11-year-old girl who was shot. late yesterday. by Willie Hart. Is. brother of Eddie Hart. captain of the Prince ton football team last season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
HIGH PRICES
 CAUSE FOOD
 RIOT IN SPAIN
Especial from United Press )

NSpeclaI rom Un1te0 PfeSs.1 .
 Lisbon, Jan. 6-Serious street fight ing is reported In zuera. Spain. as thssresult of resentmsnt over the high prices of food stuffk according to 8 despatch to the Zueran. A pitched battle took place which lasted for some time When the crowd was fin ally dispersed fifty wounded persons had been taken to the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

Coats are made in every material. from rough tweeds and cheviots to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06
NOTICE.

All members of Bricklayers & Plasters' Union No. are requeste to attend smoker, Monday evening Jan. g. at their hall, 121 Wall St All members are requested to attend without fail. Good time for all.
 Per order,
 JAS. FITZPATRICK, As President.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

corset department, several experienced operators on back. making and stripping. Apply to The Warner Bros. Company.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

FOR SALE-Nice double house on William St. Lot 60x10O and situat-
 ed on corner. Rents for S5S per month, se,500 of which s5.000 can remain. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Maill St. A5b"o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

FOR SALE.-Beautiful shore from cottage at Laurel Beach. Lot Six 100. Owner leaving town. Must be sold. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. A , beu
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

FLAT. 6 ROOMS, corner house, new.
 all improvements including double floor and curtains. Rent. reason- able. Inquire 339 South, corner Warren. A , b+po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

barn on Iranistan Ave, near Stase St. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. A beo
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UNCLASSIFIED

CATE, Poli Bldg. Fair field Ave. is the place where Don 1
 Rex whiskey is sold for 10 cents a
 glass Usually a 15 cent drink: Don't forget the, fine free roast beef tomorrow. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

WANTED.-Man to drive team. care for horses and do chores. Board
 furnished. Apply to John Muen- mich, prop. Ridge Store, Bedding Ridge, Conn. Al so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

who are out of work to enter courses at the Trade School unti;
 position can be secured. Apply mornings between 3 and 9, 52a John St. A4Sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

FURS! During January we shall re- pair furs at reduced rates, few fur sets left which we will close out at cost at Tesinys, S67 Main St.
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about. Perfect condition. Inquire Ford Garage, 455 Stratford Ave
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TO THOSE INTERESTED fin the wonderful development of Terry Farms we will send a descriptfvo booklet, 24 craftsmen house plans.
 fully illustrated. Terry Farms, 3o5
 Newfield Building. TIC tf d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

ACCOMPLISHING make steel stamps for stamping tools, etc. also car a full line of stamp supplies. Gail any Saturday night. The Schwerd- tle Stamp Co. Al Cannon St.
 e 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

JOIN the Casca L.axine tablet users.
 Great for constipation. -25c H n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

AT FRITZ c. HARTsIANN's stunsA
 ard baked clans, half fried chick.
 en a speciality. 128 Wall St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

%ROUND the corner of Fairfield ave and Water St. McPadden's Cafe. F 6 M. Schaefer N. '. Old German Brew. Weiner Beer. M. McPadden agent. Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday. 4:20.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

better than ever at Mark Nagefs. 652 E. Main St.
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SIDEBOARD FOR SALE at Redfield's
 new shop. 2S6 Fairfield Ave. a*p

HOUSE FULL of furniture just in at
 Redfeld'S new shop, 2S6 Fairfield
 Ave- asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-06

TO RENT.-One or two furnished rooms. for light housek coping, ss Cook with gas. 258 Gilbert St.
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DO YOU LIVE IN A CELLAR? If not cover pipes and boiler apd save the cost in coal. J. F. Welsh, 114
 Kossuth St. T , If. o 8 5
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STORE TO RENT.-Flat of rooms and bath, steam heat furnished tha two large front rooms are suita ble
 for, offices,. dental or tailoring par lors, new building. 300 Fairfield
 Ave- Store to rent. T29 if o
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-21

Miss Julia Harris, OF Aberdeen.
was visiting friends in the city. Sat
urday.
Cleaning. pressing and repairing.
Tony. the tailor. next door to IL
brary.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Boden we're
business visitors here from Oakley,
Monday.
+. p, Jacobs, OF Twin Falls. was
looking after business interests here,
Monday.
J. ". Dawson, OF the Iowa Lum-
Der Co., was looking after business
interests In Richfield. Monday.
10. L. Myers, OF Aberjeenj stopped
off here for a few minutes, en- route
to the festival at Rockland. We'd
,nssday.
For sale cheap-One ge,ding and
u mare with colt. Weight about
1000 pounds each. Inquire at Evans
Mercantile Go.
The Riverside Mercantile Co. will
give $500 in merchandise for the
best pound of country butter exhib-
tied Farmers Day.
Father Van der Donckt, Of Poca-
tello. will conduct Catholic services
at the Auditorium, next Wednesday,
September ~. at 8 a. m.
O. H. Barber, the fellow who
usually assists in getting the Press
out on time. went to Boise, Tuesday.
He ID expected back this morning.
The Blondin Show will give their
performance at 8:15 at night. Grand
concert before the opening by PROBES
sor Marshes orchestra, Saturday,
September 23.
Fruit Jars will soon be in great
demand. and we will meet that de-
mand by selling them at cost. We
are overstocked. All sizes. Oliver &
McKown Hardware Company.
Don't miss the free exhibition on
the street at noon. Cuba Crutchfield
the champion rope twirler will give
an exhibition of art and skill in haA
ding a lariat, Saturday, September
II you want a picture of your
home or farm taken, leave an order
at the Power City Studio. This Tine
OF work is carefully attended to by
an experienced Photographer who is
engaged for this particular work.
The impression has gone out
that the American Falls Milling Co.
does not take soft wheats in ,ex-
change for flour. This is a mistake.
We take any variety In exchange for
Hour. II. Q. Elirlich. manager.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-21
Local and Personal

Bluestone at the Falls Pharmacy. |
Ice formed in several places. SUM
day night
~. O.. Fisher and Clyde Hansen
Yere In from Rockland. Monday.
~. L. Evans was . business visitor
0n-PocateiIo the first Of the week.
Pure bred Jersey Bull At Phill-
brick 4 Greenwood barn. Service
e1.6O.
Extra good work horse or sale.
weight about 1850 pounds. r. G.
sykes.
Anyone desiring m A / Homestead
on the line Of the railroad. will do
veil TO . p. b. Earring.
Toney, tho tailor, for your fall
and winter suit. Cleaning and press
Ing. Next door to the library.
J. Al. Lambert will be in the
Farmers Day exhibit with some
mighty fine dry land watermelons.
Have your family washing ro
dry. At the Steam Laundry. We
iron the flat work. Phone No. 81
tor prices.
Jesse Hays. Roll Evans, Miss
Ruth Sallee and Miss Lola Drake
were ammong the festival visitors.
Wednesday from this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsberry and Mr..
and Mrs. Grothe were among the
American Falls people to visit the
festival Mt R~ockland. Wednesday.
1orn to Mr.. and Mrs. Muehlen, at
/Pocatello, Saturday, September 10.
. boy. Mrs. MuehIen Is a daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles johnson, OF
this place.
Frank Jones. OF Bonita Ranch.
near Aberdeen WI have q public
auction the 9th. where he Will sell
several horses. so hogs. chickens
farm implements, two wagons and
household goods.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-21

farmers Day this year promises
to be larger than ever.
Duncan Mac Times made a short
business trip to Pocatello. Tuesday.
Formaldehyde and Bluestone at
The Falls Pharmacy,
See ug for Formaldehyde and
Bluestone. The Falls Pharmacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Lotus are re-
5oicing oyer the arrival Of q baby
boy. Sunday.
Ladies' and gentlemen's clothes
made to measure and satisfaction Is
guaranteed. Tony, the tailor.
Archdeacon H. Stoy came up from
Pocatello to take charge of the
services at the Episcopal church, Sur
day.
For Sale-One team Of geldings,
/ 200 pounds. two sets work harness
saddle, white angora chaps, etc. A.
Claassen.
We are ovrestocked with all
sizes Of fruit Jars and are closing
them out at cost. Oliver & McKown
Hardware Company.
For Rent or Sale-Popcorn and
peanut stand, located next to the
Oliver & McKown hardware store.
Inquire at City Bakery.
The Cowboy. Indian and the Lady
Is the best dramatic show ever pro-
duced under canvas. Show at night
only. Saturday, September %.
Mr.. T. j. Keogh and Judge Nell
son Maynard, of Salt Lake City. who
have been visiting at the oliver hous
returned to their homes. Tuesday.
Hear all the late musical numbers
at The Blondin Show by Professor
Marshes Concert orchestra. Stand
ard selections between acts, Satur-
day, September %.
TONY Dahlen. Ed Cronkhite, M. C.
lawson. William Mike, "Red" Doty
and Dan Smith drove over to Rock
land Wednesday evening to take in
rtAsrevening festival.
w. H. Budd Leitch came up from
Twin Falls. Thursday last for a
short visit. He expects to leave
for Washington D. c., in the near
future. to take a department clerk
ship.
The regular M. e. church services
will be held Sunday in the Presby-
terrain church. Sunday school 1890
a. M. morning preaching services at
1880 a. M. evening preaching SER
vices at 8 p m. You are most cor
daily invited to attend all these SER
vices. Rev. James Leitch. pastor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-21

WANTED-Roomers and boarders
Mrs. 8. H. Mccullough, n block
south of the school house.
WANTED-Man and wife. Man
to do farm work, wife to do general
homework. G. W. S~palding. Ameri-
can Falls.
FOuND-A pair Of new working
gloves Owner can have same by
calling at this office, identifying the
gloves andd paying for this ad.
A. X. Carter was taken to Poca-
tello, today to have an operation per
ormed to remove a splinter from
his eye. While chopping br
his home the end Of a twig pierced
his eyeball. in such a way as 70
seriously endanger the sight OF one
eye.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-21

We have some sheeting that we
will sell for SIS per 1000. Bowen
Lumber Co.
Full line of Tinolac for inside
work and furniture at the Western
Cabinet Works.
Fruit Jars, all sizes, at cost to
Gle Sc out. Oliver & McKown Hard
ware Company.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-21

DR.. @. +. Finnegan. dentist, Of.
flee In the Schmidt block.
We fit eyes with proper glasses,
Let us examine your eys. Widsteen
Jewelry and Optical Store.
Have your family washing rough
dry, at the Steam Laundry. We
iron the flat work. Phone No. -
for prices.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-21

County Of Oneida,
I, H. c. Allen, cashier, of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the foregoing statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
H. c. Allen. Cashier.
Correct. Attest:
l.. L. Evans.
H. P. Houtz,
Directors.
Seal.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of Sept. 1911.
Robert O. Jones. Notary Public.
Oneida County, Idaho.
Ny commission expires July "a. 1918.