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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
ARE OFFICERS "FIT"?
War Department Demands Reports of
Physical Condition.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Telegrams have
been sent by the war department to ev-
cry departm ent and division comman-
der in the United States, Porto Rico
and the Philippines directing them to
report Immediately upon the physical
condition of every officer on the active
list No information concerning the
cause for the order is volunteered at
the department, but it is supposed to
DE q part OF the scheme for keeping the
regular army in state of prepared
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
MOROCCO UP AGAIN
German Chancellor Makes a Statement
of the Case.

Berlin, Dec. 5.-The Morocco question
came up today at the final session of the
reichstag Imperial Chancellor Won
Observation-Disclosures gave a calm and dis
passionate exposition of the German case.
He made it clear that .Angl German
relations in the future would depend OH
deeds rather than on assurances. The
chancellor was generally applauded eX-
cept by members of the Social-DemO-
ora tic marty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
WILL NOT CHANGE
Petition to Alter Method of Testing
Tea Is Denied.

Washington. Dec. 5.-The request Of the
eastern tea importers that the treasury
department adopt more stringent test
of tea to detect artificial coloring was de-
MED by the secretary of the treasury to-
day. The present method of analysis
adopted in October and uniform through
out the United States will not be altered.
An appeal will probably be taken to the
customs couB..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
Another Pleasant Day.

This is a balmy day with the tenn
peratures averaging seven degrees
above the average for this date in the
last % years. The mercury will drop
slightly below the freezing point to-
night said Sunny Flora, the local
foreCaste-, 'sbut tomorrow will be
warm and pleasant day, according to
indications. This is mighty nice wealth
err for this time Of year. The wind is
blowing Is miles an hour from the
west, The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
A new WABASH
Road May Find Relief From Heavy
Financial Difficulties.

New York, Dec. REORGANIZATION of
the Wabash company was determined on
today at a meeting of the directors. This
implies that the reorganization plant of
the Wabash company was determined on
and the Wheeling and Lake Erie road,
which would have relieved the Wabash
of heavy financial responsibilities was not
accented by the Wabash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
STAY IN COMMERCE. COURT.
Long and Short Haul Case Must Be
Argued.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The commerce
court today denied a motion to dis
miss further proceedings before that
tribunal in the famous transcontinent-
al and intermountain long and short
haul freight rate case. The motion
was made by counsel for the Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
MUST GO TO TRIAL
Supreme Court Refuses to Grant
Stay to Packers
Until Question of Constitutions
atty Is Disposed OF.

Washington. Dec. 5.-The supreme
court of the United States today re-
fused to grant a stay in the beef pack
ers' trial in Chicago until the court
would be able to pass on the consti-
nationality question raised by the pack
ers in habeas corpus proceedings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
TO The CONGRESS
President Taft Submits His An
nuaI Message.
He Says There Are Several
Others to Follow.
DEALS WITH TRUSTS.
Only One Subject Mentioned in
the Communication.
ReneWs His Recommendation for
Federal Incorporation.
DEALS WITH TRUSTS.

Washington, Dec. 5.-President
Taft's third annual message to con-
gress, devoted exclusively to the Sher-
man antitrust act and the trust ques
ton In general was read in congress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
j. B. Mcnamara Writes Brief
Confession of Guilt
In the Blowing Up Of the Los
Angeles Times.
WOULD GIVE HIS LIFE
Willingly, to Bring Back the
Victims of His Work.
Declares He Had No Intention Of
Killing Anyone.

Los Angles. Dec. 5.-James b. Nc
Namara's brief confession. penned BY
his own hand late yesterday and bear
ing many evidences of a man little
skilled il letters, was made public to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05

Chicago. Dec. 5.-Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday.
not much change In temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
James B. Is Given Life Term
in Penitentiary.
John Us. Punishment Is Fixed
at 10 Years.
MAKES A STATEMENT.
Author Of Times Disaster Sub.
mits a Written Confession.
Plea of NOn-Intent Does Not In
fIuence the Court.

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 5.-James B.
Mcnamara, confessed murderer. was
sentenced to life Imprisonment here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05

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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
Notice.

| have one. yearling bay colt, stripe
In face; two hind feet white; no brand.
Owner can have same by proving prop
erty and paying charges. w. M. READ.
Valley View, Idaho, Feb. 10, 1911.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
ORDINANCE NO..

An ordinance granting franchise to Rocky
Mountain BEN Telephone TO construct,
maintain and operate pvbiic Telephone
and Telegraph system in the village OF
Oakley, State OF Idaho.
Be it ordained by the Chaieman a n d
Board of trustees OF the villtge OF Oakley
Idaho
Section |, That there be and hereby Is
granted unto the Rocky Mountain Bell Tele-
phone Company it's successors ana assigns,
tqe franchise and right 10 construct, man
tain and operate public talephone ana
telegraph system, or other system Tor lnter-
communication by improved electrical de-
vice within the llage OF Oakley, Idaho
and to construct, maintain and operate the
same, Together W / t h the necessary poles,
wires, braces, fixtures, cables and manholes'
over across and under the public streets.
alleys and thoroughfares of the village OF
Oakley.
Section 2, In consideration Of the prem
ises and by the acceptance of this grant.
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company,
for itself, It's successors and assigns, shall
agree TO provide space upon Its said poles for
the Municipal police and fire alarm wirrs OF
the village o ( Oakley, provided the same
shall not interfere with or impair the use or
said poles by said Rocky Mountain Bell Tel
eDhOne Co.. it's SUCCESSORS or assigns.
In further onsideration of this grant,
the Rocky Mountain b e ] Telephone Oo..
shall furnish the Village of Oakley two tel
ephones, free OF charge so long AS said Rocky
Mountain Bill Telephone Co., its successors
ar assi6ns shall operate public telephone
exchange hereunder, for the use OF the nti,
cals of the Village of oakley, for official
business only. within the exchange limits
of the Village of Oakley
Section 3. All construction work shall
be done under the direction of the Village
Board.
Section 4 This franchise is granted for
period of twenty-five years l25', from and
after the passage OF this ordnance.
Section This ordinance shall be void
unless an unconditional acceptance. In writ.
ing of the same be filed by said Rocky
Mountain Bell Telephone Company it the
office of the village Clerk within sixty days
after the passage OF this ordinance.
Passed by the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Oakley, this 24th day of January
1911, x,>,,-,,
JOHN O. LOWE,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Attest;
CHAS. G.. LARSON.
Clerk
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10

cted tn ouge the alleys and back streets
of the said village.
Section Z. The said Samuel A. Hall
his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns shall repair h streets. side
walks, pavements or other public places
when the same shall be excavated, cut, or
otherwise opened in constructing, main
tanning r repairing the said lighting,
heating and power system.
Section a. The said Samuel A. Hall
his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns shall be liable for any and all
damage that may accrue to person or
property by reason of adjective or negli-
gent constrr ction or operation OF the
said lighting, heating and power system.
Section The said Samuel A. Hall
his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns are hereby empowered to levy
and collect reasonable rentals or tolls for
all electricity consumed or furnished for
public or private purposes.
Section 6. The said Samuel A. Hall
his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns are hereby authorized and en-
powered to make such rules and regula-
tons for the government of the said sys-
tenn, and the collection of dues as they
become due.
Section T. Work shall be commen-
ced upon the construction of the said
system within six months from and after
the approval of this ordinance and the
said 81 stem shall be completed and in
operation within twelve months from the
daft OF commencing construction.
Section s. All rights, powers, privi-
leges and restrictions within this ordi-
nance granted shall be in force and effect
for period of fifty years from and after
the passage and approval of this ordi-
nance.
Section Q. The said Samuel A. H all
his heirs, administrators a d assigns
shall within thirty days after the passage
and approval of this ordinance file with
the village clerk a written acceptance of
the terms, conditions a nd restrictions
herein granted or the same shall become
null and void, and any failure of the said
Samuel A. Hall, his heirs, administra-
tors, executors and assigns to comply
with any of the pro, isions of this ordin-
ance will be considered as forfiture of
the rights and privileges herein granted
and this ordinance shall become null and
void.
Passed the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Oakley this a4th day of Jan
uary, 1911.
JOHN o. LOWE,
Chairman of Board of Trustees
Attest:
CHAS. e.. LARSON,
Clerk.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
APPLICATIONS FOR
GRAZING PERMITS

NOTICE is hereby given that
all applications for permits to
Craze cattle, horses and sheep
within the Minidoka National
Forest during the season of1911
must be filed in my office at
Oakley, Idaho, on or before Feb
ruary %, 1911. Full inform
alton in regard to the grazing
fees to be charged and blank
forms to be used in making appli-
cations will be furnished upon
request.
Vim. Mccoy, Supervisor
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
OAKLEY IMPROVEMENTS
That Are Sure Worth While, and that
Will Make Much for the Towns
Rapid Advancement.

Construction work the Oakley plant of the Rocky Noun
Bell Telephone completion and than
already city Much credit
Morris Leehy the vigorous which he has prosecu
ted the work.
Another that decidedly improves and that
should have the support every citizen installing of electric
Oakley the the
that has not electric light plant and the Of its
needs therefore good put his shou
the wheel push PUsH PUSH that Oakley, in add
her dandy railway telephone systems
a reliable and uptodate lighting system
s be practically home institution and will be
with he Such plant the thing
needed toace Oakley it's footing and solid and
substantial citizens should call meeting together and sub
of the stock that Oakley shall
be the of Oakley people
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
ORDINANCE NO.

An ordinance granting to the Miner and
North Side Railroad Company, a cor
poration, right of way over and ac-
ross certain streets in the village of
Oakley.
Be it ordained by the Chairman and
Board of Trustees of the village of Oak
ley, Cassia County, State of Idaho.
Section 1. That a right of way for
the existing railway track of the Miner
and North Side Railroad Company, to-
gether with the right of way for all tracks
hereafter to be laid down is hereby gran
ted across the following streets in the
village of Oakley to wit: Elm street.
Main street, Poplar street, College ave-
nue. and the public highway or street on
the north boundary of said village, and
being between sections twenty-nine and
thirty-two, in township thirteen, south of
range twenty-five east of the Boise mer-
idian, this right of way shall be applied
only 10 the present right of way of the
said Miner and North Side Railroad as
now understood to exist
Section 2. That the right of way
herein granted is for the purpose of en-
abling said Railroad company to operate
main line of railroad track together
with side-track, switches and turnouts
necessary for the transaction of its bus
mess, provided however tha. said rail
road company shall at all times keep all
of the said railroad crossings in good
order and condition, and provided fur
ther that said company shall not permit
any of its trains to remain standing on
any portion of its said right of way eros
sing any of the above mentioned streets
for more than eight minutes at any one
time. The right, power and authority
herein granted shall exist for period of
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
Where There's a Will
There's a WAY

This is an old but a very true
saying, and in nothing does it
apply with greater force than in
the matter of saving money. 1t
is not what one earns but what
he saves t h a makes wealth.
Why not start a savings account
with us today? Our Savings
Department is backed by the en-
tire strength of the bank. afford
ing security for every one. The
large deposits and the small are
welcomed alike. Deposits NAV
be made at any time. There is
nothing mysterious or compli-
Gated about opening an account.
Indeed, if one cannot come in
person to the bank. a deposit
may be brought in by some one
else or sent to us by mail. Thro-
ugh the registered mail service,
every home can reach the bank,
and we advise receipt of every
deposit. We pay interest n
certificates of deposit, also on
savings accounts. A bank ac-
count will give you a better bus
mess standing in the community
and prestige that you may
never have enjoyed before. Your
name would look we'll on our
books. Let us put it there to-
day n d your money will be
bringing you an interest while
you sleep tonight.
We pay 4 per cent on savings
deposits and compound the in
terest quarterly.
Farmers Commercial & Saw.
ing Bank. Oakley Idaho.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
Information Wanted.

Information wanted of JO-
SEPH l.. DRANE, about 22
years old, 5 it. 10 inches in
height, light hair and gray eyes,
weight about 155 pounds. Any
information will be thankfully
received by his mother, Mrs. M
T. S. Drane, 424 W. 35th ST.,
Kansas City. Mo. (Other pa
pers please copy.)
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remaining
uncalled for in the postoffice in Oak
ley, Cassia county, Idaho, will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office, Wash
ington, d. c., if not called for be-
fore February 13, 1911:
Mrs. Sadie Philips, Odar Stromberg
Walter Despair, Marshall Crum,
When calm for the above letters
please say Advertised. -
L. j. ROBINSON, P. M.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
Aviation Meet.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. II, IL,
13, 1911.
Reduced rates via Oregon Short
Line. Tickets on sale from points
north of Ogden Feb 10 and II, linn
tied to Feb. 16. Eugene Ely and
other famous aviators who have
taken part in various Pacific Coast
meets, will be present and give ex-
hibitions. Ask o. S. L. agents for
rates and further particulars.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10

fits years from and after the passage Of
this ordinance.
Passed by the Board of Trustees OF
the Village of Oakley, this 24th day Of
January 1911.
JOHN o. LOWE, Chairman
Attest:
CHAS. G.. LARSON, Clerk.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10

Be it ordained by the Chairman and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
ley:
Section | There is hereby granted
to Samuel A. Hall his heirs, executors,
administrators, successors an d assigns
the right and franchise under the terms
and conditions hereinafter mentioned, to
lotate, construct, maintain and operate
through, upon, over, above. across or
under the streets, lanes, alleys and other
public places of the village of Oakley,
Cassis County, Idaho, poles, wires, sub
wavs conduits, underground conduits
a electrical conductors, cross-arms,
anchor rods and anchor wires, transfor-
mers and transformer stands together
with cross-braces, feeders and all other
necessary attachments, s,appurtenances and
appliances, for the purpose of the dis
tribution of electrical energy and electri-
cal currents to the said Village and the
inhabitants thereof and to any other bus
mess or corporation desiross of using the
same, for lighting, healing and power
purposes.
Section 4. All poles erected under
shis franchise shall be maintained in a
sound and substantial condition, and all
lines and wires shall be attached to prop
er cross-arms and braces attached to the
said poles for that purpose with the nee
essary insulators. When convenient all
poles shall be set and all lines consuu-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
oc+ Coo+ounL We quoted the
ACAO~ 0OOSOAAAOOX following prices

Last Oeptember following prices S !.
to hold good until further notice: Tomatoes Corn
Peas and Beans, lOc per can; Oysters, lOc and
2Oc per can; Sardines. sc and 10c per can: Sego
Milk, Be and lOc per can; Kingsford's Corn. and
Silver Gloss Starch, at '0c per package; Kelloggs
Corn Flakes, l0c per package; Walter Bakers
Chocolate, 20c. per cake. These prices nave not
been withdrawn. Please remember that we are
never undersold, quality considered, and that
your children can do just we'll you can -
TERMS CASH. uA.I 80
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-10
ORDINANCE NO..

An ordinance granting to Samuel A..
Hall, his heirs, executors, adminlstra-
tors, successors and assigns franchise
and the right to locate, construct, oper-
ate and maintain poles, wires, subways,
conduits, underground conduits, and
electrical conductors, ,cross-arms, anch-
or rods and anchor wires, transformers
and transformer stands with necessary
supports, cross-feso ers and other ap-
purtenances and appliances in upon,
across, over and under the streets,
alleys lanes and other public places of
the village of Oakley, for the reception
into said village and the transmission
and distribution to the said village and
the inhabitants thereof electrical cur
rent for lighting, heating and power
purposes; hixiug the life OF said fran
chise; authorizing the levy and collec-
ton of rentals or tolls, and providing
the terms and conditions upon which
the said franchise is granted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-02-17

Miss Francis Frahm came over
from Cavour last Tuesday to spend
several weeks with her brother John
and family.
L. w. Brinkley departed Wednes.
day for Belle Plaine, Iowa, to visit
friends aud relatives.
Belle Leach visited at the George
+. Sheldon home in Iroquois Friday
evening between trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Evans and
children visited a. the Aten home
Saturday afternoon
Misses Mildred and Edna Sheldon
Of Troquois spent Sunday at the Max
we'll home.
w. b. Zahllar and wife of Iroquis
drove ever Saturday evening to at
tend the concert.
Mrs. Geo. Stoddard has been on the
sick list the past week, but is much
better at this writing.
Landlord Norton, of the Argyle at
Bancroft, was a Manchester visitor
SATURDAY.
Have you noticed the change in the
g q n. ". time card
Mrs. Frank Wright has been very
lick for some time, but is reported
slowly on the mend
Mrs FIaaaders and Mrs Ed
Ruskell Of De Smet were Manchester
visitors Saturday evening between
trains.
Miss Belle Leach returned to her
home at Watertown Monday after
several weeks visit her with sister,
Mrs. S. II. Aten.
Joe Curtis Of Huron was a guest of
the Bjornson boys the fore part of the
week.
Miss Florette Wheat was an over
Sunday visitor at the home efi her SIS
TER Mrs. r. G. Roberts and family.
Mrs. Bernard Garland is in receipt
OF q letter from her sister-in-law at
Rochester saying her little girl had
passed through a very successful
operation for appendicitis and would
be able 10 come home the latter part
ofIhe week.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-02-17
Manchester School Notes.

The upper grades made Lincoln
shields Friday afternoon, and now
the shields adogn a conspicuous place
in the school room.
We are pleased 10 note there is less
tardiness since the new rule, which
excuses all those not tardy during the
week at $50 Friday afternoons.
Valentines Day was observed by
both rooms.
A debate will be held at the school
house on the evening of February %.
Subject, Resolved that Lincoln did
more for his country than Washing
ton" The school girls have prepar-
ed a program. After the debate an
old fashioned spelling match will be
Leld.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Callahan drove
over to De Smet Monday.
Miss Hattie Vollbrecht was a De
Smet visitor Saturday.
Misses Yollbrecht and Button and
the writer spent a most delightful day
at the Z. G. Brinkley home last Sun
day.
Bear in mind that ID. ID. Sutton
pays highest market price for cream,
G.. b. Biornson made a business
trip to De Smet Tuesday.
To clean up we will offer for sale
all our ladies tailored skirts at one
half price. You can't afford to miss
this opportunity if you need a skirt.
Maxwell a. Maxwell.
A. b. Callahan of Miller transacted
business here the fore part of the
week.
An cid fashioned dance is schedul-
ed for Friday, Feb. "a. Everybody
invited to come and join 10 the fun.
The Sherry Show Co. is billed for
Manchester Saturday, the 18th. Ad
mission Is and 35c.
DR.. Fuller of De Smet was over be
tween trains Friday evening.
Mrs. Chloe Fuller of De'Smet spent
several days here last week with her
sister, Mrs. 5. III. Howard and family.