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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
MOSCOW MERCHANTS BEAT CHICAGO
MAIL ORDER HOUSE PRICES

lives, while his order, if sent to Chi
cago, would have helped to enrich peo-
pie who have no interest whatever in
Latah county.
The Star Mirror, being told of this
incident, started little investigation
and it explains why Moscow merchants
can and do sell most things in COM
petition with any catalog house. Take
linoleum The farmer cannot buy a
carload. He pays freight on the hun
dred pound rate, which, in this case,
is $2.51 per hundred. Buying in small
quantities the farmer cannot get as
low a price as can the merchant who
buys from the factory in large quaint
tiles. The linoleum referred to came
west in a carload shipment, getting a
carload price, and got the benefit of
a carload freight rate. The original
cost at the factory was the same
whether it was bought by a Chicago
catalog house or a merchant out on the
Pacific coast. The saving in freight
and in buying a straight carload ex-
plains why it was possible for a
Moscow merchant to undersell Chicago
and still make a profit.
Take your catalog and look it up.
Figure it out for yourself And before
sending away for merchandise here
after give your home merchant a
chance to fill your order. If the man
doing business in Moscow, who is
fellow taxpayer in your county, can
supply your needs at no additional cost
is it not to your interest to spend
your money at home? Be fair with
yourself Be fair with your home
town and your home merchant.
Just one more point. The better
and bigger Moscow becomes the more
will farmland tributary to Moscow be
worth. Chicago may become the larg-
est city in the world and it will not
add one peny to the value of land in
Latah county. The Star-Mirror con-
cedes the right to every man to spend
his own money where he pleases and
as he pleases, but we violate no per-
sonal privilege of our fellow citizens
when we urge policy beneficial to the
Individual himself.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
Fashionable Preacher Killed Girl Who
Stood in His Way to Wealth.
Insanity Sham.

the Tightening of their chain of evil
dence.
The minister was left alone in his
cell. On the night of December 20 he
attempted suicide by performing upon
himself the operation of St. Origen. He
had procured somewhere piece of
tin, which he used as knife. When
discovered he was weak from loss of
blood. Fearing blood poison, to save
his life, the surgeons completed the
operation. After the operation he was
delirious and called constantly
"Avis, Avis" A stenographer took
down the record of his rawlings.
When it developed that he would re-
cover Richeson laid final plans to
escape the moose. He tainted when his
lawyers mentioned the operation to
him on Wednesday, On Thursday he
suddenly leaped to his feet screaming,
during a conference with them, and
was overpowered by his negro cell
mate. Then he feigned insanity, and
spent the night and yesterday in aim
less gibbering. A lunacy commission
was summoned, but the minister could
not stand the strain of pretense, and
finally, breaking down, confessed.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6-Secretary
Knox and First Assistant Huntington
Wilson today held lengthy confer
ence. 1t is believed in reference to
the reported movement to send Ameri-
can troops to China 1t is believed the
war department will be Immediately
requested to send troops from Manila.
Advised that the 18th infantry was
prepared to embark at Manila for
China, the state department officials
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
Poor are Suffering.

CHICAGO, Jan. 6-With the ther-
mometer at 10 below this morning Chi
cago and the middle west endured the
sixth day of cold weather with no relief
in sight 1t is the worst in five years
here. The condition of the poor is
pitiful in the extreme. Many of the
leading charities are forced to turn the
poor away. Train service is demoral-
lied and business is at a standstill.
The fire department has been called
upon 16S times in "a hours.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

A few days ago prominent farmer
whose name is withheld because we
have not had his consent to use it,
came to Moscow, bringing with him
an order which he intended to send
that day to Sears, Roebuck & Co. OF
Chicago, for quantity OF linoleum.
He picked out a brand known to the
trade as "Potter's Granite" which was
marked in the big catalog at 80 cents
a square yard in Chicago 1t was de-
scribed on page 430 in the Sears, Roe
buck & Co. catalog No. 122, and it SAID
that the 9O-cent grade weighed i've
and three-fourths pounds to the square
yard. The freight rate from Chicago
to Moscow is $2.51 per hundred, so
that the freight per yard amounted TO
over 16 cents per yard more, or
over $1.O6 per square yard laid down
in Moscow. And remember this was
for a grade that weighed less than six
POUNDS per yaTu
Going into one of the big stores the
farmer thought he would compare
notes and see how much he was going
to save on his mail order. He told
the merchant that he wanted to see
sample of "Potter's Granite, ana
was shown a piece that weighed over
four pounds per yard more, or almost
twice as good as that he was about to
order, and the Moscow merchant ne
was asking only dollar
a yard for his better grade OF IDENTICAL
Iy the same brand of goods-"Potter's'
Iinoleum. Sears, Roebuck & co. were
charging II 2-3 cents per pound and
the Moscow price from a home mer-
chant who is paying taxes and helping
he farmer to support the county, was
only charging ten cents a pound.
The farmer tore up the order and
,ook his linoleum home with him that
same day, having seen what he was
)uying, and with the assurance that
should his purchase prove defective
n anyway there was the personal
of a home merchant to
make it good. Whatever profits there
we're have been kept at home to develop
he community in which the farmer
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
RICHESON CONFESSES SWEFTHEARTS MURDER
Fighting IN CHINA
BOTH SIDES ATTACK

PEKIN, Jan. 6.-Terrified by reports
10000 strong from Nanking, the Man
chu princes summoned Yuan who re-
assured them, saying he had dispatch
ed the Imperial army to menace
Marking, the rebel capital, and that
this would stop the advance.
1t is not known whether the rebels
really intend to attack Pekin or are
merely feinting to bring about the
surrender.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
SECRET BILLS IN
DYNAMITE PROBE

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6. = Bearing
several secret indictments the federal
grand jury reported today to Judge
Welborne and adjourned sine die. The
hands of the United States marshal for
service. 1t is not known who is in
dicted. The jury has been investiga-
ting the dynamiters.
Two blanket indictments charging
illegal transportation of dynamite
were returned. 1t is believed the
same bunch indicted last week and
some more were indicted this time.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

1t is reported 700 were killed in the
battle at Hankow yesterday. More
fighting is expected there today.
Considerable fighting is reported
from the vicinity of Lanchow, between
5000 Imperialists who were rushed to
put down the mutiny there and the
former soldiers. The Imperialists sue
ceeded.
The question of peace and war ap-
parently rests on whether WI Chan
can induce Yuan to visit Hawking and
discuss peace terms.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
BRYAN HOLDS KEY
OF DEMO. PUZZLE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Hundreds
of leading democrats, are either here
or enroute today for the national COM
mittee meeting and the Jackson day
banquet Monday. 1t is evident Bryan
will again be the central figure and the
big question confronting the leaders
is what will Bryan do?'
Bryan arrives Monday. Woodrow
Wilson arrived this afternoon. His adj
herents are busily laying wires to get
Bryan's support. Thomas Taggert of
Indiana, is the only candidate for the
Craftsmanship of the national commit
tee. He favors Harmon.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
No Imitation Moose.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 6.-The secre-
tary of state today turned down arti-
cles of Incorporation for the lnde-
pendent Order of Moose of the World
organized at Los Angeles, on the
ground that the name was too much
like the name of an existing order.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
Four Dead ut st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 6.-Four deaths and
results of the terrific blizzard which
swept down on this city early today.
1t was four below at eight o'clock and
it is predicted it will be ten below be-
fore night. The trains are twelve
hours behind.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
Bust Plumbing Trust.

LOS. ANGELES, Jan. 6.-Federal
District Judge Owen Wellborn today
ordered an injunction in favor of the
government against the so-called Pa
cific Coast Plumbing trust. The de-
PENDANTS consented. The combination
has for years controlled the plumbing
business on the coast
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
EVIDENCE SHOWS THE
PACKERS ARE GUILTY

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-Jerome Pratt, a
former beef trust employee and now a
secret service man in the governments IS
employ, testified today in the packers
trial and identified the letters and
memorandum Margin" instructions
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

NO MONEY-MOTHER FREEZE.
CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-The Children's
Aid society, one of the largest charita-
BILE institutions is penniless and was
compelled to close it's doors today
with long line of freezing women out
side.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
Troops are Ready.

MANILA, Jan. 6.-The troops here
are ready for immediate orders to sail
for China. 1t is believed the 18th in
fantry will be sent if any. Thirty-fve
hundred men are to be held in reserve
here and 1900 will probably sent
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
TURKEY WILL CEDE
LANDS-PEACE LIKELY

PARIS, Jan. 6.-High Turkish and
Italian officials are confering here to-
day, discussing the question of open
ing peace negotiations. 1t is under
stood they have agreed practically that
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
GENERAL STRIKE ON
ALL RAILROADS NEXT

feet that such a movement is under
consideration. 1t is being considered
in answer to a plea made by the strik-
ing Hartman lines shopmen who want
a sympathetic strike.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-There is
possibility today of general strike
of shop employees on all railroads west
Of the Mississippi river. Word has
been received from the executive board
of the Railways Department of the Am
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
CHINESE TONGS
WAR IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, jan 6.--Fifty extra po-
lice today reinforced the downtown
squad today in anticipation of another
battle in the Chinese tong war which
was renewed here last night after sew
eral months of peace. One tong. lead
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

WINNIPEG, Jan. ct is fifty below
zero at White River ON the north shore
of Lake Superior. Through the Can
adian west the temperature is ranging
to forty below. Many trains are
stalled and engines are going dead.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
NO FUNDS FOR CHARITY
POOR ARE FREEZING

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-UnabIe to care
for the shelterless, the department Of
charities has ordered the steamers
Lowell and Brennan, moved along side
the pier and hundreds slept in the
cabins.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
AMERICAN TROOPS ARE
READY TO GO TO CHINA

said it was not known when the troops
would be ordered to sail. They said
it would be decided when they heard
from Minister Calhoun.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

which were endorsed in the handwri-
ting of J. Armour, Arthur Meeker and
Thomas Corners, defendants.
He also showed correspondence fix
ing the penalties by the packers pool
for violating shipment agreements.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
New York Suffers.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-Shivering at
eight above zero this city is suffering
from the coldest day of the year There
is blizzard. The municipal shelters
are overcrowded.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

Turkey will cede Italy, Tripolitana and
Cyrenaica. that Italy is to pay Turkey
war indemnity and the sultan is to
retain spiritual supremacy over the
territory.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06
NEGRO HAD FORTUNE
IN SNUGGLED OPIUM

lieved will throw light on the opera
tions of the opium ring which the Of
ficials have been after for weeks.
Davis attempt to slip quietly away
from the depot aroused the suspicious
of the police, who opened his suitcase.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6.-Fifty-five
tins of opium, valued at 500 each,
were found in the suitcase of negro
named Davis, shortly after the arrival
here today of the Southern Pacific New
Orleans express His arrest, it is be-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-01-06

er was killed and another is dying of
a fight over slave girls. Seven Chinese
are being held as witnesses.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

Born to Mr.. and Mrs, A. A. Trout. on
Fridap last big boy.
A fine boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Samples on March %.
Miss May Fenton is visiting relatives
and friends in Las Animas this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Beymer left on
Tuesday for an extended visit in Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. L. McCreery spent
Wednesday visiting relatives in Colorado
Springs.
Miss Laura Dye Of Manzanola spent
the week end with Miss Kathleen
Monkman.
Miss Bertha KEEPER returned homeson
Monday from Higbee, as her school year
is finished.
Russsll Sheldon was able to be out on
Tuesday after weeks illness with
malarial fever.
Mrs. c. H. Warren, who visited friends
in this city, returned to her home in Hig-
bee on Tuesday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
CLUB NEWS.

Mrs. Clyde Clore very pleasantly
entertained the Clan at an all day ses-
sion on Friday.
Mrs. Hankens entertained the Country
Club on Tuesday afternoon. Light
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Emily N. Randall Delightfully."-
entertained the Afternoon Whist Club
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Lyman De Croft entertained the
Country Club members and their hus-
bands on Thursday evening. The
occasion was a surprise to Mr.. DeGrofft
and all present had splenid time.
The P. E, o. met at the home Of Miss
Maude Cressy on Monday evening April l..
After the regular meeting Of the chap
ter the committee on entertainment re-
quested the members to follow them to
the home OF one of the members, Mrs.
Blotz, where an April Fool stunt party
was enjoyed. The jokes were continued
in the serving Of the refreshments, pro-
ducing much laughter and fun.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
Weitzer

There will be an Easter program and
preaching at the Weitzer school house
next Sunday. You are cordially invited
to attend.
The social at the Weitzer school house
Friday evening was grand success. A
large crowd attended and had splendid
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Zimmerman and
Mrs. John Cassat Of Rocky Ford spent
Wednesday with w. r. johnson and
family.
J. B. coggins returned Tuesday after
few days visit in Greeley.
Mrs. Sherman and nephew and niece.
Charley and Libbie Delong. went to
Pueblo Thursday to visit Mrs. c. E. De-
long, who is in the Pueblo hospital from
the effects of an operation performed
this week.
W. F. Siekenberger and family enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Hooker. Miss
Lulu Benner and Arthur Jenkins Sunday
Miss Flossie Cassat is back working
in the store for Mr.. Zimmerman again.
Mrs. Hattie Mocaskill returned to her
ransh at Weitzer Wednesday. after living
for three months in Manzanola.
C. E. Delong shipped six carloads Of
sheep to Kansas City last Monday.
For Sale; Good driving Horse. o. E.
Hoskin. BIS South Eight.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
Missionary Meeting

The Union Missionary society will
meet next Thursday. April IL at the
Methodist Church at 5. p. m. The pro-
grem is as follows;
Devotional
Quartette
Paper; "How to Interest Women in
Missions" by Mrs. Mayo.
Solo
missionary Dollar" by the Baptist
Juniors
Question Box
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
w. C. T. U. NOTES.

w. c. I. U. NOTES.
The movement for state wide prohibi-
ton is taking hold beyond our expeeti-
tons. 1t seems the time is ripe and every
one seems ready to march with the tenn
perance procession. Our speakers are
beng routed and we will have with US next
month Mrs. S, 3. Shaw.a noted evangelist
and authority on the white slave traffic.
This is subject that every mother
should BIS interested in. She will tell you
how to protect your daughter as well as
your boys from evil influences. We hope
everyone will embrace this rare treat
and give her good hearing. We should
have packed house. Further notice will
bs given.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

Dahlia bulbs for sale, ready by
the 10th, also taking orders for
shrubs, plants and bulbs. Phone
West 46. Mrs. B. 6. Wilson.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

Suit Of rooms for light housekeeping q
2lO Swink Ave 36tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
For Sale.

For Sale.
To Close; White Wyandotte Pullets.
some excellent fireless Breeders. and
Brooder Coops. One Incubator, etc.
Bargain prices. N. A. FERLEN.
Ordway, Colo
Box l4l. Phone ool.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

The Sanitary Bakery is making the
largest and best loaf in the eity,-Iry
loaf and be convinced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

For Sale-The Farmers & Merchants
Bank building. Address E. L. Robb,
Timpas, Colo. l3tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

For Sale.-5oo acres 2 miles from
Syracuse, Kansas. 200 acres in eultlva-
tion. 40 acres in alfalfa, watered by
ditch and pumping plant with a never
failing supply of water. Price SIS per
acre; will take small farm. home or in
come property as part payment. Ask
D. v. Burrell Of Rocky Ford about the
place, or see me.
R. j. MoRR. .ow, Owner.
Asp Syracuse, Kan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

For Rent. 6 room modern house. Fowle
water; Chrittop addition, nice lawn and
fruit. j. M. Chritton 3otf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

The ladies' Of the Christian Church will
hold an Easter food sale Saturday. April
9th at the Rocky Ford Trading Company
store on NorthMain st. Everybody come
and get something good to eat.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
Fruit Trees For Sale

Few choice cherry trees and home
grown Oregon Champion gooseberry
plants, also general line Of nursery stock.
W. G. Brewer
Asp Manzanola
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

Eggs for sale S. c. Rhode Island Reds
81 per setting, Glen v. Ryan. 4ltf
per cent off for cash on all feed at
Bryant's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

For Sale-Oae seven-room house. good
location, lawn and outbuildngs; owner
must sell; price and terms to suit.
Ingraham-Whitlock.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
Shade Trees For Sale

Catalpa, locust. ash and poplar. Good
home grown trees in nursery row. Csc
each. See Amos Bum, Caretaker at fair
grounds,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

DR.. p. P. Keek. Veterinarian. Office
at Grand Valley Livery Barn. phone
Ford 10, ATT
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

per cent off for cash on all feed at
Bryant's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05
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Ask your dealer for Sanitary bread.

During Lent season visit Stauffers for
your fresh. salt and smoked fish.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

For Sale; Good driving Horse. o. E
Hoskin, BIS South Eight.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-05

Box l4l. Phone 99l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29

ding trdp. pr. and Mre. Walter A. Reilly of Naugatuck and Miss Mary Linehan of New York, were among the out-of-town guests. BreaK1ast was served by a caterer and MT. and Mrs Clarity received, assisted by the brides mother.
 The home was beautifully decorated with potted plants and flowers, pink and white being, the color scheme Large clusters of chrysanthemums were placed about the rooms and oth- CT plants and flowers were used with pretty effect.
 In the study were displayed the many gifts that were received by the young people. There were articles, Of. cut glass, silver and expensive china -a ware, pictures and bric-a-brac. A large handsome chest NOf si1verwarea containing a complete table set of forks, knives and spouns, was a gift from the Letter Carriers assOeiaticui of which the groom is prominent member A large cut glass vase of very pretty design was g gift from associates of the bride at the How-1 land O., where the bride was for-a merly employed in the cloak room. n MT. and Mrs. Garrity left on the 1:161 will reside at 229 Vine street, where a. pretty home has been furnished MT. Garrfty aside from being an active member of the Letter Carriers associa-s ton is member of the K. of C., and also the Foresters of America. He has a, wide acquaintance among the busi- ness men of the city, as his route takes in the center of the city and many of the public buildings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-29
LEASE
 PENOBSCOT MILLS
Head of Local Concern Becomes Associated With Patton
 & Co. of Albany :.
Don Sargent Who Will Manage the Main Business Will Main tain Headquarters in This City

The Bangor CAaine3 Daily News of Oct. "A, printed the following:
 to,, Don pr sargent 5h ana asSociates. e Pas, so engage in the lumber business on the Penobscot river, having leased the Sargent mills at South Brewer where a most extensive misunderstanding busi- ness will be carried on.
 Large contracts have lately been placed for this timber supply for next season, from 12. 1000, ,000 to 15, ,000, GOO feet. Several large operators have already started cutting logs for them and others are getting un6 way to cut. bany concern of long standing. For the past few years they have been operating in New Foundland, cutting annually from their timber holdings most of this product to South Amer ica. A few months ago they sold their holdings in New Found1and to English pulp interests, who have con- structed large pulp mills Patton & Go. are not strangers to some of Ban gor's Iu1nbermen. They at one time of the Teacadie mills located at New Brunswick, which was operated by Bangor IuInbermen. Don Sargent was connected with the Patton Co. for sew bering operations, and for the past six years has been connected with the Sterns Lumber Co.,, handling their lumber in New York and Boston mar kets. MT. Sargent is a native od Brewer and has been all of his life in the lumber business
 | Don Sargent is also the genera, manager of the Sargent Cigar & Plan tation Co. of this city, which conducts a manufacturing plant at 626 Watel lstreet, and has extensive tobacco plan tations in Cuba This morning hs was asked if his recent acquisition o the Penobscot river properties would mean that he would locate in Maine He stated that he intended to mak | Bridgeport his headquarters as he ha. handled the output of a number O spruce mills in New York and Con necticut for number of years. HI added that the Sargent interests whic1 had been in business for over a cen
 tury in Maine already had slfficien
 organization there to look after tn
 details of the newly acquired business
 and even though the season is youn.
 has 250 men in the woods at this time
 In this city the Sargent Cigar {
 Plantation Co. has developed in con nection with their cigar manufactur
 ing businessz>a large business in tn
 manufacture of humidors and cabinet for preserving cigars.