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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

| 81 1,029,685,3S instead of $980,000,311
as is set forth in the reports of the
corporation officials.
This amounts to a net profit of S13
a ton on finished steel products.
Eighty per cent of the steel produc-
ing properties of the country are DOM
mated by the corporation, the report
says, although E. H. Gary and H. c.
Frick told President Roosevelt when
they absorbed the Tennessee Coal e.
Iron company in 1907 that the trust
controlled and desired to control less
than sixty per cent of the steel bust
ness.
Even in making it's profits, the re-
port charges, the steel corporation re-
strains competition by concentrating
the greater part of it's profits in its
operation on raw materials and semi
finished products, while confining the
finished products plants to law p1of-
it. This operates, to the report, to
keep the price of raw materials up. .
the advantage of the corporation and
the detriment Of Independent competi-
tors.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
MOSCOW PAVING UP TO
IDAHO SUPREME COURT

Prepared to get a special hearing
before the Supreme Court of Idaho up
on the legal question in paving for
Moscow, City Attorney George G.
Pickett, and State Senator VIM. M.
Morgan, special attorney for the Cham
Der OF Commerce, left Moscow for
Boise today.
Their trip is the result of the action
of the Commercial Club in employing
counsel and determining to fix Mos
cows legal status in regards paving.
For month the attorneys have been
preparing their briefs, and have ar
ranged for a special hearing wh ch
will determine whether Moscow can
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
Madero's Secretary Threatens Death if
Boundary is Crossed-Trouble
Is Due

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-The ad-
ministration fears the slaughter OF
Americans in Mexico which will force
all American Invasion as the result Of
the incendiary statement made today
by Mader0's secretary.
Taft, Secretary Meyer, and acting
Secretary of State Huntington Wilson
conferred protractedly following the
information. 1t is believed statement
will be issued to cause the United
States to modify-its position regarding
neutral zone on Mexican soil to be
pOIiccd by American troops.
Senator Lodge said Taft considered
the situation "very dangerous, and
delicate"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
Rebels Invade United States.

The Moscow Roosevelt club was or
ganized at the court house last eve
ming by enthusiastic supporters OF the
Colonel who hope to see him the re-
publican presidential nominee. Ac-
cording to the official report of Secre-
tary John Nisbet about so men were
present.
Judge Warren Truitt was elected
president of the club, and John Nisb"est
secretary. Committees were chosen to
Garry the news to Teddy" to form a
constitution and bylaws, and to cam
paign for membership. On the "carr.v
the news committee, Arnold S. Lyons,
John Naylor and George Fields were
named John Nisbet, George Fields
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

issue bonds to pay for the city's pc"
ton of paving. 1t is expected that
the decision will be had in very sa,
time, and that it will, be favorable to
this city.
The final action of the Chamber of
Commerce in the matter was taken
yesterday at the regular dinner of the
chamber at which time DR.. Shattuck
reported favorably toward wood blocks
for. Moscow paving
The meeting was most enthusiastic,
but no definite action was taken, the
business men preferring to wait un-
til more complete investigation is
made
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

| F. E. Peterson, Lindelle Block, Spo
kane.
J. B. Sweat, Rookery Building, Spo
kane.
Hartness, 1918 Carlisle Building
Spokane.
Grosshoff & Webber, 1914 Main Ave.
Spokane
John T. Huetter, Exchange Bank
Building, Spokane
x N. Norman, Mohawk Building, Spo-
kane.
J. J. Lohrenze, 1920 Maple ST., Spo-
kane.
H. J. Skinner, Sherwood Building
Spokane.
J. NJ Yeaman, 1929 Howard, Spo-
kane
Whiteway & Lee, Boise, Ida.
R. G. Alloway, 04124 Post St., Spo-
kane.
w. L. Archer, 211 18th St., Spokane.
! J. A. Pettifer C Sons, Spokane.
Lauder & Ziegler, Moscow, Ida.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
Will Attack chihuahua.

Ell PASO, Feb. 2S.-Following the
capture of the city here the rebels are
preparing to march on to Chihuahua
leaving tonight. The rebels strength
was brought to 1000 today by the ar
rival of Colonel Rogas with 500 lnen
Here the situation is tense. The rebels
may complicate the situation at any
moment by firing over the American
line.
Texas national guardsmen are
guarding the public utilities plants
here.
At Juarez the situation is somewhat
improved, the street cars are running
again and a number of Americans de-
spite the warning have visited the city.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

STRIKERS CHILDREN TO
PLEAD WITH CONGRESS

LAWRENCE, Mass, Feb. 2S.-Plans
were completed today to send so chill
dren Of the striking textile workers.
to Washington to plead with congress
for an investigation. They will leave
for the capitol tomorrow and it is ex-
pected the house committee on rules
will give them hearing on Friday.
Marshall Sullivan refused to say
whether he will try to prevent them
leaving. Heretofore he has stopped
them at the depot.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
JEFF Denies Tale.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2S.-Jim JEFF
fries, who has been close friend to
Abe Attell today denied that he had
signed or sent the telegram protest
ing against the referees decision
which gave Kilbane the lightweight
championship.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

in the east by the representatives of
business he has greatly strengthened
himself in the eyes of the radicals and
progressives and. consequently the
contest between him and Taft for the
nomination has been made keener."
The situation is much mixed from
the Wall Street view point. Particul
arly SO since there is uncertainty as to
who will be the democratic nominee"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

ranch near Alpine, Texas and stole cat
tie.
They engaged in a battle with the
Americans who pursued and overlook
them. Four invaders were killed, and
Charles Tuttle, an American, wounded
Badly beaten, the Mexicans recross-
ed the Rio Grande and escaped.
Intense excitement prevails.
ranch cross the line in Mexico were
rescued last night by a relief crowd
of American cowboys. Pasqual Brown,
friendly Mexicans killed in yesterdays
fight, it is reported.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
Chauffer Acquitted.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, Feb. 29.-
Mrs. Lillian Moore expressed both
surprise and disappointment today be-
cause she was put on the stand by
the defendant in the trial which re-
suited in an acquittal of Chauffer Tim
othy for killing Millionaire Moore in
a revolver duel
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
Stand Their Ground.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 2S.-Ex-
pecting an attack on them by the Mex
lean rebels, the American cowboys on
the Nelson-Morris ranch continue to
stand their ground and will not flee
across the American line. Although
outnumbered they say they will stand
sege rather than give the rebels the
supplies as ordered. The report that
three American cowboys were killed
is still unconfirmed.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
FIX TOLLS FOR
PANAMA CANAL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The Pa
mama canal bill, to be reported 70 the
house by the committee on Interstate
and foreign commerce, it was learned
today, will provide that the presi-
dent shall have the authority to pre-
scribe canal tolls, but the tolls shall
not be higher than $125 per ton. 1t
is provided also that the toll for each
passenger through the canal shall not
exceed $150.
The rate charged American ships is
not lower than that for foreign ves-
sels
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
ROOSEVELT CLUB IS
ORGANIZED IN MOSCOW

and J. H. Horton were named as the
committee on constitution and bylaws,
and Homer Estes, Judge Strong, and
A. S. Lyons as the membership COM
mittee.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
"CalifOrnia for Roosevelt"

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S.-The
compaign in California for the nomina-
tion of Roosevelt as the republican
candidate will be formally opened here
this afternoon when the members of
the California Lincoln-R Roosevelt
league meet.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
TURKS DEFEATED
In HARD FIGHT

ROME, Feb. 28.-A heavy defeat was
given the Turks and their Arab allies
by the Italian forces after day-long
battle on mount Merghah, 70 miles east
OF TripoH. The dispatches say the
Italians lost II killed, and % wound
ed, and the Turks heavy, but un-
known number.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28


Steel From the Inside.
{: Stanley committee expert re-
/: ports that:
The United States Steel corpor-
alton operates in restraint of
trade and controls 80 per cent of
: the country's steel trade.
!: 1t manipulates prices through
: the Gary Dinners"
Eliminates competition through
control of raw material and inter
locking control of companies.
]. P. Morgan and company were
given $7O,OOO,OO0 in profits for
promoting the trust
In the first nine years of it's
existence. the trust made aggre-
gate profits of over billion dol
dars.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

vented the children from leaving town,
unless the Massachusetts authorities
act
by the attorney general the same as
the Kentucky night riders in which
eight men were fined. The maximum
penalty is $4,000 and one year imprison-
ment
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-That the
social functions known as the Gary
Dinners" control absolutely the prices
in the steel industry and that United
States Steel corporation in restraint of
trade through this price control and
its domination of raw material, wage
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

Dr. w. If. Carithers has returned
from brief business visit to Spokane.
Sam Hobart OF Cornwall, is in the
city on busines today.
Mrs. N. J. Nelson of near Troy, is
in the city on purchasing expedition.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
Knox in Panama.

PANAMA, Feb. 28.-Secretary Knox,
Inspected the old city of Panama and
that section of the canal zone today.
This afternoon he was formally receis-
ed by President Chiari.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28

gram to Promoter Coffroth here and
intimates that he will sue Jeffries and
others for libel
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
AttelI Walls.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S-Attell
when told of Jeffries denial, walled
loudly that Jeffries did sent the tele-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
Government Investigates.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-An inves-
tigation of the Lawrence strike was
ordered today by the bureau OF com
merce and labor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-28
WOULD MURDER AMERICANS.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 2S.-Sanchez
Axcona, private secretary Of Madero,
has issued statement declaring that
the massacre of the Americans in Mex
leo city is possible II American troops
cross the border. Representatives Of
various foreign Legations Immediately
conferred and planned to unite for de-
Tense in event Of a crisis.
Foreign diplomats are puzzled as to
why the statement was issued. MaderO
declares the Juarez fall is trivial and
that Colonel villa will soon force the
rebels to come out and fight by stary-
ing them out
Rebels Invade United States.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Feb. 2S-Bold-
ly crossing the boundary, Mexican reb-
els today raided the Wilson cattle
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-02-19

By CHARLES l.. DAUGF1ERT4, Commissioner of Labor
MAas ENE.MAEa

This Investigation The information has been divided into gen
enl tables, As follows:
Table |, shows the number OF establishments reporting; total
capital invested divided into grounds buildings machinery
Implements value OF goods manufactured OF sup
Iphes used amount paid in and insurance. dis
mrsc Tor salaries and wages number Of employees male
female and children under sixteen age Immediately following
tins table VIII be found separate compilation showing the above
formation, in detail all the leading iues and every county
the State.
Table H. shows monthly salaries Of roprco managers super
mtend editors iorcnen >aesncn solicitors buyers bookcepers
clerks and cnosaphers and will be found wage
Table III shows The classified earnings wage eancrs
week during which the largest number employed nrc
ac following tables II and ll separate compilation,
showing the classified earnings Of wage for the week during
winch the largest number npoe in 1910 with percentages
the total wage employed and also the present weekly
OF skilled and unskled toic classified according occnpaon
showing the highest and prevailing wages received
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-02-19
EXPENSES.

The largest item Of expense shown this report in that Of addi
uon and beteen amounting $62352050 However this is
deducted the earnings considered OF this report
much included largely in increase in capital stock. The
companies reporting paid in conducting transportation S54
OF 30 General expenses amounted SI5I4554 while
o way and structures and maintenance Of equipment totals
little better Than S5oooo The grand total expense exclusive OF
adA;o and betemnts $6o6o55 leaving earning OF
ncarly $4,000 which added income lom all other sources
making income or the year Of $4548lo47, leaving net in
come oi 42I3S5o, and having paid total Of $45S7535 in
dividends during the year the surplus shown to be S6S5o5Is
as compared with surplus for the preceding OF $30S2O3
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-02-19
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ANSWERING THE WANTS.

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-02-19
STREET RAILWAYS.

There thirteen different lines OF interuban
reported to this Department for the and show
total capital invested $6Io27S62o This subdivided fol
lows Capital invested IN grounds, $72S3534o bindings $rI
S4oo8S7S leaving working capital OF something like three million
dollars.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-02-19
EARNINGS.

The grand total earnings Of all lines reporting $19Q30
Receipts from passengers the largest OF income the
being $4S33SS From they received $I387o0S and the
freight carried brought total OF Sr36227S The income from all
other amounted S2352426 The earning power the
roads materially increased the previous year. shown
from the fact that the earnings amounted $685. 5000 which
is increase Of something like 100000
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-02-19
EMPLOYEES.

number OF employees This industry for the ending
December g. 90 compared with for the previous
YEAR There ~ general officers whose daily
$50 per day which increase OF nearly $500 per
day that shown for 1900
Officers number y with Average daily earning OF SOS
Slight the previous year the average being
$40 There general office clerks who received an
average S26I per day This like Ohcr Officers shows slight
average daily earnings There station agents
ported cir daily being $2l against SI65
The reports show total OF S5 moormen and l76 conductors the
averaging S04 per day while the latter $r0I This
shows Slight increase the previous year in both instances
much e average shown $I8f in each class There
nemen employed 1881 day and electricians
$3.50 per day IN both instances there increase the
Mechanics number 90 for the roads reporting, their
average daily wage being $224 There Section Foremen
day and operators $3i day All other employees,
classified herein number 800 their daily earnings amount
$77 which shows falling off Of cents per day the
previous year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-02-19
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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-12

See the new styles in spring head
wear for men at s!eim Bros, exclu-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-12
Come and See This Handsome and Useful Book
PERSONAL MENTION.

-Thos. Ryan of Merrill, WAS in the
city Saturday.
Miss Lillian RAINBOW spent the
past week in Tomahawk visiting
friends.
Mark Scholfield who had been
travelling in the southern part of the
state, arrived home on Saturday.
The Misses Della and Irene
Strupp went to Amigo Saturday
evening where they remained over
Sunday visiting relatives.
Mayor Lamont departed yester
day for the lower part of the state
to do some work for tie Wisconsin
Advancement association.
Robert Briggs departed last weel
for Laurel, Miss, where he will re
main for some time assisting in put
ting in an electrical plant.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Kreutzer were
called the past week from Hot Springs
Ark, where they were spending &
month, to Los Angeles, on account Of
the serious illness of w. G. Winton
who has typhoid pneumonia.
Judge Reid came down from
Rhinelander Saturday to spend Sun
day at home, and returned to that
city yesterday morning to finish cir.
cult court session, which will prob
ably take the balance of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Mcmillan re-
turned Monday evening from Miiwau-
kee, where Mr.. Mcmillan underwent
an operation for a cataract. He will
be confined within doors for some
time as his eyes are not yet in the best
of shape. -Marshfeld News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-12
CHILDREN'S DAY AT WIECH-
MANN'S PHARMACY.

IF ever an advertised affair was a
grand success, certainly our Chill
dren's Day held last Saturday was
one,'i said Fred Wieehmann, propri-
etor of the Wiecng.ann Pharmacy on
Scott street, to representative of the
PILOT. "We had one thousand horns
TO give away to children accompanied
by a parent or some grown-up person,
and by three o'clock in the afternoon
not horn was left in the store. Also
over SIX hundred ladies called for a
free bottle of our Cream Lotion, and
by these figures you can see that We
certainly had a crowd Of people in the
store Saturday" AS those of Out resi-
dents who mad occasion to be uptown
Saturday viii undoubtedly have no
ticed. children were blowing Wiech-
mann's horns on every street in the
city, which ali goes to show that adj
vertising pays those merchants wb-
are not afraid Of the cost of printels'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-12

Residence and nearly two lots at 432 Fifth
Avenue South This is a great bargain for
one wanting substantial home.
Eighty acre farm In the town of Hewitt
Good house, barn and granary and good wa
ter. The farm will be sold for 81 300 part
down and balance in five years at per cent
We have for sale lot on the corner of Third
Ave. and Clark street where the street car
turns. This is fine location for a store, being
on the corner and near couple of Wausau
stopping places Come lii and see us we viii
sell it cheap.
lots on corner of Sixth street and Wausau Ave.
These must be sold at once. Come in now if
you want one.
For sale two lots on Sturgeon Eddy road,
one-half block from Grand Ave Prices low
and terms easy.
/ acres near street car track; good land; will
be sold cheap; east side, inside the CITY.
40 acres three miles from city, 20 acres clear,
near river. Sl,700.
80 acres of land six miles from city Big
Sandy river runs through this land and the
land is covered with cordwood and pulpwood.
Price on this land is 81 GOO one-half down, bal
ance on time to suit the buyer
40 acres of timber land within one mile of
railroad, near Kelly station. 5000 feet of
white pine timber, 81 900 feet of hemlock,
5000 feet Of hardwood, besides pulp and cord
wood. Price 1900. Come inquick if you want
this.
Another snap. 40 acres of timber land near
Rhinelander, with 900 feet of hemlock saw
log timber, within two miles of Wisconsin
river; settlers near land Price $500.
Two hundred acres of timber land near
Crandon. three miles from r. r. track; 100000
feet Of saw log timber Price $1,000.
City lots in Maple Hill addition and acre lots
in Forest Park addition This will be tbs best
residence district in the city where there are
parks and springs, beautiful trees and the
river view, and the best of neigbors,
House and lot on Stuben street. The house
was built last summer and is modern in every
way.
Twelve-room house on Maine street, with all
modern improvements, two blocks from street
car track VIII be sold cheap.
Four hundred acres three miles west of city
on Little Rib, will be sold in pieces of five acres
up; good running water. This will be sold !
cheap with terms to suit the buyer Every |
laboring man should own a piece of land, |
where he can put in his time 10 good advant- |
age when he is out of employment Come |
early and pick out good piece.
We have two acres of land on Sherman /
street, west side. viii be sold for $1,000. The (
land is all planted now with corn, potatoes |
and oats. The price is bargain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-12
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
RINGLE.

RlNGLE.
Mrs. Geo. Besheau and Mrs. Alb
Buchanan went to Wausau Wednes
day, to do some shopping and call OF
friends.
Mrs. Pat Dore went to Wausar
Wednesday to do shopping and Other
business.
Mrs. Julius Schramm was a Wau
sau visitor Thursday.
THE Ringle Social club met at Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Schramm's Friday eve,
ming Rummey was played and a
good time enjoyed by all.
Mrs. P. Dore came to Ringle Satur-
day on business and to call on friends
Mr.. Alb. Buchanan was in Wausau
Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Lemke went to
Wausau Saturday to spend Sunday
with friends.
Miss \Hattie Buedding called on
Miss Irene Buckman Saturday.
Mrs. John Fust came to Ringle
Sunday on business.
There are quite number Of cases
of pneumonia in the city, among
them are Franklin Bump, oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. +. E. Bump, who is
seriously i'll at St. Mary's hospital.
Donald Crocker, seyen-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs f. o. Croker, who is
also very ill., Mr. and Mrs. II. H..
Manson's little daughter, who has
been very i'll for the past three weeks,
is now out of danger.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-12
Has safety Deposit Vault.

ALxy STEWART. Pres E. q. zsaasRmAx.
{. ". sHARGEz. yice-Pres- Cashie