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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
Postal Savings Bank
viii Open for Business in Richfeld
January 15---Persons Over Ten
Years Can Open Account

Richfield will have another bank.
a financial repository, an authoriz-
ed receptacle for the peoples spare
change, a money center flor the gov
ernment of the United States, with
the coming of the New Year
It's a Peoples Bank, with every
man, woman and child in the com
mdnity holding stock in it.
It's a Postal Savings Bank
1t is a safe guess that there is not
another town the size of Richfielld.
where no one ever thought of or
asked for it, that is to have such
favor. 1t was no more expected than
an earthquake or a national con-
venticn or that the Pope or the
King of Germany WOULD come
here to live. The postal authorities
just issued the order, and the bank
came through, postage free. And
it will be in operation after the
first off the year.
Any one over ten years of age can
deposit money, in sums of even doll
lars, and it is free from taxes, or in
luisition, or any legal process. De-
posits left for a year pay two per
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
VAST DIFFERENCE
Pioneer stores Handling More
Good Every Day

There are only few people woh
have been here longer than three
years, though few are now start
ing into their fifth winter on the
Richfield tract. These who saw the
beginnings of the two pioneer gen
eral stores, the Richfield Mercantile
Co. and the T. l. Mcmahon store,
can not fail to wonder at the i'm
provement in the size of the stocks
carried There were hardly so peo-
pie to supply when these stores were
opened, and few of them had enough
money to tempt even an amateur
burglar. Now, one can haul away
a dozen wagon loads of goods day
from these stores---as much as they
handled in whole winter in the
early days---and hardly notice that
anything had been taken away. 1t
speaks well for the local merchants
that they have been able to build
up such excellent businesses in the
short time, from such small begin
nings.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

cent interest. One can buy deposit
stamps Of small denomination, to
paste into a book, and turn in the
book when the stamps amount to
even dollars in any sum. No fee
of any kind is charged for the de-
posit service, the postmaster having
instructions to lokk pleasant while
taking in even the smallest deposit
While it is perhaps not anticipated
tht the Richield deposits will be so
large as to make an appreciable
dent in the monetary condition Of
the country. it will be very nice
test of the postal savings idea in
small community where no one
was enough interested to try to get
the system established; a commun-
ity where there was no interest or
information, or desire SO far as it
was made public. for anything of
the kind. There is not a doubt that
the system is a great incentive to
thrift, to small savings that counter
act needless extravaganza, and it is
with a good deal of interest and cur
icsity thatthe people will watch the
outcome here
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

Engineer o. S. Osborne, who has
had charge of the building of the
Central Idahoo railroad out of Rich
field this year, and who has been
promoted to have charge of the big
job of building the new road west
ward from Vale, returned this week
to see how things are going on this
line.
He reports that by the close of
this week they will have the track
laid out almost to the Malad cross
ing. Work has gone along better
than any one coulldanticipate, on
the big bridges. The Big Wood is
ished satisfactorily. At the Malad,
passed, the bridge having been fin
however, the fall-down of the first
contractor was fatal blow, for the
good weather slipped away when it
would have been possible to work
double shifts to the best advantage,
:.;s: & the Ii work was not done.
the company did take away the
tract, and go at the work. itself, a
large part Of the season was gone.
1t is little short of marvellous, the
progress that has been made since
winter really commenced; but even
efforts have not made
up for the lost summer building
season.. The road will be taken
out across the Malad, if it is at all
possible to do it. Should there be
no severe storms for the next two
or three weeks, it is expected that
the. bridge can be finished SO as
to do this.
Mr. Osborne will have charge of
178 miles off realf railroad building
over on his new job in Oregon He
has some cuts of 10000 to $4,000
cubic yards each, and tunnel $500
Feet in length, to start on; and all
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
Republican State Convention
Three Hundred and Sixteen Delegates VIII Assemble Al
Lewiston May 1s te Elect National Delegates

May 16 is the date for the conven-
ton of Idaho Republicans at Lewiston.
This announcement comes from Repub-
lican state headquarters. The state
central committee had previously fixed
upon May % for the convention, and
had made tentative announcement
that it would be held then.
A more thorough investigation, how
ever, disclosed the fact that May %
would put the state convention too
close to the national convention, the
national committee requiring that state
conventions shall be held at least 80
days prior to the national assembly of
the party, which takes place June 18,
at Chicago. The change was therefore
made necessary, and May Is fixed as
the date.
The Idaho Republicans will at that
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
RECEIVER DISCHARGED
Idaho State Bank Creditors Know
How Much They Lose.

Fred BROWN, late receiver flor
the defunct Idaho State Bank, of
Haley, has made his final report.
and has been discharged to take
up his new duties as National Bank
Examiner.
courts, which affects a large sum
There is one suit pending in the
of money claimed by Mrs. Miller OF
Bellevue, OF which a report can not
be made until it is settled in the
courts. Should this be decided inn
favor of the bank, the deposito
will receive about 6S per cent of
other way, depositors will receive
only about 81 per cent.
A payment on account is expect
May, when ten per cent Will be dis
ed to be made about the first of
tributed among the creditors. The
real estate and other longtime Sc
curities will be available latter, but
not nearly at their face values
While the work off winding up
the banks affairs is practically COZ
pleted. Ech. Daft of HALEY was ap-
pointed to oversee the final distri-
button of the assets.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
Home Manufactured
Byrne Bros. Turning Out Home Made
Bacon at Reduced Price to Con-
sumner fO.' Better Goods

ence off II cents a pound in price;
enough saving in the annual bacon
bill for the average household to bu
new suit all around in the course
of the year, or to pay the taxes,
insurance and several other import
ant cash items, or to start a bank
account that would in few years
make the family independent And
the hated foreign trusts that have
been pocketing the difference in the
past, will have lost their last hold.
This is realyl not fanciful pic
ture. ut fair illustration of what
will happen in a number of Idaho
industries as soon as the state gets
alive TO the opportunities around it,
Since Idaho must raise livestock to
consume the products of her fields,
and the people must have meat &
eat, it is the clearest of logic to
eat their own meat products without
shipping them ACROSS the continent
and back again. paying the freights
and all the commissions, and bank
rupting themselves to eat and pay
for them or starving themselves to
do without Idaho is shipping out
tens of thousands of tons of alfalfa
hay, and the finest of oats and po-
tatoes---raw materials of the rawest
sorts---and shipping back Ia almost
as much butter and condensed milk;
if the fine horses and mules that
have been shipped into Idaho during
the last few years be added. things
which this hay and oats and other
farm products would produce admir-
ably, the balance of trade is against
Idaho. 1t is money in every mans
pocket to help develop these local
Industries; a better market for all /
ne has to sell, and lower prices for
what he has to buy, for ALL the ex-
he tribute to foreign corporations /
and booth producer and |
consumer gets ust what he is en- 4
titled to---his moneys worth.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

Have you been over to see the
new church?
Its best friends will hardly claim
for it fine architectural lines, or an
airy beauty like Grecian temple,
or a size like st. Peters cathedral
at Rome.
But it VIII do just what it was
expected to do---take care OF all the
people of Richfield who can be in
duced to ather in for any purpose
whatever; it Will hold them ALL in
comfort, even if every one turned
out for distribution of twenty-dol-
lar old pieces.
1t had been hoped that the build
in could be completed intime for the
public Christmas services; but it
was found impossible to get ready
by that time. Now, however, it is
ready flor any kind kind Of service.
Rev. Pratt, the indefatiguable pas.
tor Of the church, is planning for a
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

From its very first issue here in
Richfield, the Recorder has made
sightedness of the Idaho farmer and
business man, in shipping out so
much raw material, such as live an
imals intended to be butchered for
food, and then shipping in tons and
train loads of the finished food pro-
ducts for local consumption. The
people Of Idaho pay the freight bill
both ways; pay the loss in ship
ping, pay three or four commissions
for handling the stuff from first to
last, and then wonder why it costs
much to live. If the coffin makers
and the undertakers' trusts were net
SO exacting. not few people would
''up and die" rather than pay the
prices that are current for many OF
the staple foods.
Byrne Brothers of Richfield have
found how to sell the smoked and
packed meats that have been SO abb
normally high in price, at a figure
within the reach of the common
person with a small income and
healthy appetite They are running
a real packing house. where they
can cure these meats and retail
them to the tradde without ever a
penny going flor freights, or COM
missions, or loss in shipping; and
the buyer gets the benefit of it all. |
A sample of the first output of
the Byrne smoke house was sent to
the Recorder this week. as a proof
that the llo al Drccuct satisfac-
tory The Swit- Premium bacon,
which retails at 2S to 80 cents per
pound, and during the meat fllurry
in the spring was sold in soome in
stances foor as high as 35 cents, is
in no possible respect the super
lor of the Richfield bacon---save tha
it has a fancy printed label and
piece of imitation baby ribbon tied
around it. And there is differ
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Children Give Delightful Program,
and Treat for Every Child.

The Christmas entertainment CIV
en- at the Ward Hall last Satur-
day evening was attended by a
large crwd, who pronounce the pro-
gram as one of the best ever given
The citizens CT Richfield, as US
in Richfield.
ual donated to the fund most liber-
ally and if there wwas a child on
the Richfield Tract that failed to
get a treat, it was an oversight
The Basket Ball Team should al
SC come in for their share of praise
in making the affair a success. as
they generously came forward and
offered the use of their hail. free
of charge for the occasion.
The committees who had the pro-
gram and decorations in charge are
also to be congratulated for the ex-
cellent manner in which they car
ried out their part of the work.
Taken all the way through the
Christmas tree and entertainment
were both a success and will long
be remembered by all who attended
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
Where wesley Wrote Hymng.

The Rev. j. H. Wicksteed. vicar OF
Bexley, Kent England, has presented
to the Wesleyan Methodists of Graves
end and Dartford circuit a tree from
the vicarage garden. a sapling of the
cid oak under whose branches John
and Charles Wesley, with George
Whitefield. often met in friendly con-
ference.
1t is believed that Charles Wesley
composed some OF his hymns under
its shadow and John. in his diary OF
September %. 1740. writes: Il went
to Mr. Piers. the vicar OF Bexley.
where in the mornings and evenings
| expounded the sermon on the mount
and had leisure during the rest of the
day for business of other kinds" He
was there again Saturday, December
2 1749. and preached about H."
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
BIG INDUSTRY PROBABLE
Quaking Asps May Be Used For
Manufacture of Paper

If experiments being conducted by
forestry officials in Utah are success
full, big industry may be started in
southeastern Idaho, for the manufac-
ture of paper from quaking asps. a
species of trees which is abundant in
this region. The Ogden Standard thus
tells of the matter:
Forest Assistant F. T. Mclean has
been in Ogden consulting with mem
bers of the district office regarding sill
viculture work in the Mani forest the
past year. Mr. Mclean has been con
Quoting the exhaustive study relative
to the growth and yield of aspen in the
forests of central Utah. 1t is said by
the foresters that aspen is a very de-
sirable tree for the production of wood
pulp, used in the manufacture of paper,
and facts concerning it will moterially
affect in the future the establishment
of the paper industry of this state.
Aspen, commonly known in the
state as quaking asp, is quite extensive
in the mountains of Utah, the tree not
heretofore having been used for much
of anything but frewood and fencing
The tall quaking asp tree is usuallysof
small size and a great deal of it makes
desirable fence poles. 1t is soft wood
and burns readily, the heat, however,
not being intense. There are large
quantities of this timber in the higher
attitudes of the intermountain country.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

series OF lectures tnal VIII DaY Tor
the seating of the building Some
of the best known public men of
tthe state, men like Senator Borah
and Congressman French and others
of like calibre, have offered to give
their services, fre Of charge, for
public hall enterprise; and it is be-
lleved that the communit would be
delighted to pay to hear them, so
that the proceeds could go for the
seating Of the building. A lee
ture course could be arranged that
would lay in the shade the best
of the paid lecture and entertain-
ment courses offered through the
regular agents, and every cent of
the proceeds would stay in the COM
munlty for permanent good 1t is
expected that the seating of the
building will be arranged for within
a short time, SO that the place Will
be available for use this winter
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
Notice to All Subscribers

The Recorder has now been running for near
ly three years. and we have large number of
subscribers who are in arrears. We have been
very lenient with these subscribers, and would
like very much to accommodate them further,
but owing to a ruling made by the post Office de-
partment and notice received by the pOstmas-
ter at this place, ''to collect cent on each,pa-
per mailed that not paid for', it will be inn
possible for to longer carry delinquent sub
scriber, and after January Is, 1912, all subscri-
bers who are not paid up, will be dropped from
list The law not only cOmpeIs to take
this step, but we needing the money due
on subscription. IL you want the Recorder after
January Is, 1912, send along the money.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

time choose their delegates to the ma
tional convention, and an uninstruct-
en- delegation will probably be sent.
The apportionment of county dele
oates is PiVed below.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
CHURCH NOTICE

Sunday School at 1870 a. M
Preaching 11:30 a. m.
Preaching 7:30 p. m.
C. c. PRATT,
Pastor
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
EXCURSION TO BOISE

Via Oregon Short Line for var Gus
conventions. Limit JAM ~ Sth. See
agents for rates and further particu-
lars.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28
EXCURSION TO BOISE
January 2 to 3. Inclusive

JANUARY z TO ., Inclusive
Via Oregon Short Line for various
conventions. Limit January 8. See
agents for rates and further particu-
lars.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

Doctor (after careful examination)
some foreign substance is lodged in
your eye.
Denris-Oi know ut That's what
OF git fr wurrukin' wild them da
goesl
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-12-28

Subscribe for Recorder to go to
your friends in the East--or West
The Raymer enterprise., 1911-08-17

him by the government. An eIamina.
tion Of his books. papers and private
papers proved that bis accounts were
straight in every way. Although be-
lieving Kuntzler guiltless Of all com.
plicity in the robbery. Danevitch felt
more convinced than ever that the
thieves had been aided by someone
connected with the place and knowing
1t well. Also he came to the conclu-
sion that the stolen property was still
within the limits Of the Kremlin, for
It was evident that the thieves could
not have passed out during the night,
as they would have been questioned
by the guards at the gate. Nor could
they have conveyed out such bulky
packet on Wednesday. a. they would
have been called upon for . permit.
On the other hand. II the property had
been divided into small parcels the
risk would have been great and suspi.
cion aroused. But assuming that the
thieves had been stupid enough to
carry OF the things in bulk. they must
have known that they could not get
far before attracting attention, while
any attempt 10 dispose Of the articles
as they we're would have been fatal
Although there are no regular streets,
as understood. In the Kremlin. there
are numerous shops and private resi-.
dences. the latter being for the most
part Inhabited by omcials and EN-.
ployes Of the many government estab.
llshments. The result Is that within
the Kremlin itself there Is q very large
population. In view Of the fact that
false keys had been used the theory
Of collusion could not be ignored; the
dificulty was to determine who was
the most likely person to have turned
traitor. Maximon bore a high repu.
tation; General KuntEler had reposed
full confidence In him. The subor.
dinates were also men Of good repute.
When several days had passed and
General Kuntzler had been buried.
Danevitch interviewed the dead mans
sister. Anna Tvanorna. She was in a
state Of great mental excitement and
intensely nervous. Lydia, the gen.
erals adopted daughter. was also III.
Anna was a somewhat remarkable
woman. She was tall, big.boned,
determined person. Her manner OF
The Raymer enterprise., 1911-08-17

sonally, wish to forget the affair az
well as l can. You may imagine that
the subject is not q pleasant one for
me to discuss"
Three weeks after the interview be.
tween Danevitch and Anna Ivanorna,
three men were seated In a restaurant
known as the Zemlidnoigorod. which
means "earthen town." and Is so
called because at one time 1t was sur.
rounded by an earthen rampant. This
part Of Moscow contains q number Of
drinking places. spirit stores. shops.
cafes and restaurants. The one In
which these three men were seated
was very typical Russian dfth.rate
house. The night being very cold, the
three men were crowded around the
stove. talking earnestly. Two of them
were young: one about three and
twenty. the other year or 30 older.
They were we'll dressed and apparent.
ly belonged to class not usually
given to frequenting such dens. The
third man was Of striking appear.
ance. He was swarthy ~ . Eipsy.
with black hair and eyes. In his ears
he wore small gold rings. and his
manner and general appearance proved
him to be = seafaring man.
Presently the glazed door Of the
shop swung open and . stranger
tumbled unsteadily in. He was heavily
bearded. on his head was . black,
tightly ftting skull cap. He divested
himself Of fur.lined coat Of ancient
appearance, hung It on . peg. and
called for vodka and caviare.
The trio by the stove ceased talking
when the stranger came in; and when
he had finished his repast he walked
TO the stove with the uncertain Kait
Of man under the influence Of liquor,
and asked II he might Join their circle.
With no very good grace the three
made room for him and the stranger
having applied . light to 1 cigar.
turned to the seafaring man. and said:
Unless I'm greatly mistaken, you're
sailor. friendT
The man addressed nodded sulkily.
Il am" he responded. where do
you hall from?"
"Constantinople. ! am q trader"
What do you trade in?"
Anything on earth. SO It brings In
The Raymer enterprise., 1911-08-17

the money. I'm stranger In town.
VIII you fellows have a drink at my
expense?"
The invitation was readily accepted,
and for time the conversation was
friendly and general. Then the trader
remarked:
That's curious robbery that took
place lately"
What robbery" Queried one Of the
young men. eyeing the speaker keenly.
THE robbery Of the crown Jewels"
returned the trader. II understand
the thieves haven't been caught yet.
1t was clever piece Of business, and
I can't help admiring the lads that
brought It of. l wonder how they
disposed Of the Jewels
"You had better be cautious how
you talk" remarked the sailor, "or
you may land yourself In trouble"
True" rejoined the trader moodily,
but one can't help thinking what a
fine haul that was" He relapsed into
silence and sat gazing at the stove, as
though he were dreaming Of the
precious gems. The two younger men
arose. bade the other two goodnight
and left. for the hour was growing
late. Then the trader seemed to
awake from his reverie, and asked the
sailor II he. too, were going away.
mo. am lodging here" was the
reply.
80; that reminds me. Landlord.
can l have bed?"
The landlord replied In the afirma.
tive. and the trader invited his new
acquaintance to have some more
vodka. They sat drinking for some
time and the sailor was pretty far
gone In his cups when the hour for re.
firing came. They mounted the
greasy. rickety stairs and the trader
accompanied the sailor to his room.
Then he produced bottle Of vodka
from his pocket and they set to work
to empty II. Presently the trader
murmured In maudlln way. as II his
thoughts still ran upon the gems:
What grand haul II was. Why.
there must have been million roubles
worth Of them!"
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speaking and sullen expression gave
one the notion that she was disap-
pointed woman.
This Is sad business began
Danevitch. after some preliminary re.
marks.
Yes" returned Anna curtly. ut
has cost my brother his life."
Father said.' remarked Lydia from
the lounge where she lay, that there
had been traitor In the house. II
was the thought Of that which drove
him to kill himself"
That Is nonsense" rejoined Anna
harshly. MY brother was an exces.
slvely sensitive. high.strung man, and
the loss Of the jewels committed to
his care weighed so heavily on his
mind that 1t gave way under the
strain. But | do not believe In the
traitor theory"
DO you think It possible that such
crime could have been committed
without the assistance OF a confed.
crate In the camp?" asked Danevitch.
What do you mean?" demanded
the woman. as though she resented
the bare suspicion which the question
implied.
MY meaning Is plain, surely. An
utter stranger to the place could hard
ly have done this deed"
Perhaps not. But whoever did II
couldn't have been an utter stranger y
DO l understand from that that
you suggest the culprit or culprits are
people who are employed here?"
Il don't suggest anything But II
stands to reason that anyone under
taking such crime would be csreful
to make himself acquainted with the
building The place is open to the
public. What Is there to prevent any
one studying Its intcrior?"
Nothing, so far Us the public parl
OF 1t is concerned. But unless with
the aid OF a confederate | do not sec
how anyone could become acquainted
with the parts where the public ar,
not admitted"
Il am not a detective" replied Anna
coldly. "and therefore do not feel com
petent to answer your questions. Per