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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-08-01


ly any trail. and even that little would
be quickly obliterated by the first puff
Of wind. AS they drew in toward the
river valley this plain would change
into sand dunes. battling and confus-
Ing, but no matter how hard they
pressed forward. 1t must be daylight
ong before they could hope to reach
these. and this would give him oppor-
tunity to spy out some familiar land
mark which would guide them t the
ford. Meanwhile. he must head as d.
rectly north as possible. trusting the
norses 70 ind footing. SO
i was plains instinct, or rather
long training in the Open, which en-
abled him TO retain any true sense Of
direction, for beyond the narrow
fringe Of cottonwoods along the
stream. nothing was visible, the eyes
scarcely able even to distinguish
where earth and sky met. They ad-
vanced across a bare level, Without
elevation or depression. yet the sand
appeared sufficiently solid, so that
:hslk e2rses were t2rcsa Into a sying-
Ing lope, aid they Seemed 70 fairly
press aside the black curtain, which
as instantly swung shut once more,
and closed them in. The pounding
hoofs made little noise, and they
pressed steadily onward. closely
punched together. so as not to lose
each other, dim. spectral shadows fit
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-08-01
XII.
rbrouoh the Night Shadows.

Keith had very little to guide him.
~ he could not determine whether
This mysterious cabin ON the Salt FORK
inv 10 east or west Of the usual cattle
trail leading down TO the Canadian
yet he felt reasonably assured that
the general trend OF the country iyins
between the smaller stream II the
valley of the Arkansas would be SINH
lar to that with which he was ALREADY
acquainted. 1t was merely a WIG
stretch OF sandy desolatIon. across
which their horses would leave scarce
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-08-01
On Ice.

Yes" said Alkali Ike, "a couple OF
COW punchers indulged in a very pref
ty scientific scrap down at Bad
Buckles yesterday"
1T is wonderful how cool those fell
lows keep under the circumstances"
remarked the eastern tourist.
"Yaas, they certainly have to be
ketp cool. stranger. | believe for
some reason or other. their funerals
amt to be for a couple o. days yet"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-08-01
Mistaken Affsbllity.

What made u pirate chief com.
pei the prisoner to walk the plank so
hastily?" asked the pirate.
He was one of those CHEEKY and
familiar ready-made humorists. The
first thing he said when he saw the
chef was: oh. you Captain Kidi- -
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-08-01

"A dentist in a way holds life to-
gether. doesn't he?"
-ln what way?"
He fills the gaps OF time.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-08-01
The Cows Production.

II you do not know what the co~
produces o cannot feed her intelll
gently.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

STEAM ROLLING THE NEGRO.

The Bun Moosers had steam roller
OF their own. but IL wasn't called up
on to work except when a negro dele
gate got in the way. l, was rabid ON
the color-lin and every colored broth J.
er that Il could catch was rolled out
Hat II Is not recorded In the dis
Patches that the colored men enjoyed
this; m fact it is reported that they
were very indignant
That they are somewhat confused
over this attitude of the Bull Moosers
toward them is not strange. They
have been told many times that the
new party is founded upon the prin-
ciples for which Abraham Lincoln
stood and they naturally have diff
Guilty in their search Of history to find
that particular principle of' the great
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Boston second while Chicago W.,
third with loss of $3.50 per capita
baltimore, which received salntar,
warning from its conhagration In 1894
made the best showing OF the cities IN
this group. with Cleveland next. The
average per capita. loss OF this groun
of the eleven larger cities is S2g7
which is 10 cents higher than IN 1910
The comparison Of the fire loss in tae
cities and the country shows that The
proportion of losses on property sun
posed TO be under frst-class fire pro-
lection has greatly increased. while
the losses ON property with little or No
IRE protection have fallen OF. This is
explained by the fact that the shper,or
protection Of the cities is offset by tho
multiplicity of municipal hazards
which are absent in the country ,o.
sether with the fact that canaa,rs
ton. once started. makes a biz SHOW,
ing on the loss ratio.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
CITY FIRE LOSSES INCREASE.

\ tabulation has been made Of the
statistics ON fire losses OF the United
states. as between the cities and the
country. for 1871 and previous years.
Last years record shows "A per capita
loss of S2.Gs for cities having 10000
population and over. an increase of %
cents, over the per capita loss for 1910.
In tie group of eleven cities having 4
population of 100000 or over. ST. LOUIS
had the largest per capita loss. with
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

emancipator's which sought to crush
out the rights ~ the negro. In fact
Lincoln seems TO have made some
thing of a place Cor himself in history
as the greatest figure in tremendous
struggle in behalf OF the oppressed.
and shackled negro when he was a
human chattel with the same rights
and privileges as his owners horse or
mule.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

why is II that when a man sees "a
legend reading: Paint he always
insists ON investigating and getting his
fingers mussed? Possibly for the same
reason that he always tries to pull
open door when the sign says,
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
HALF OFF
CENTER PIECES.

y inch Cluny lace trimmed center
pieces, with two rows of Drawn work
Suitable for Pillow Shams or Fable
Centers. Regularly priced AT 59c "a.
Cleanup Price yd .,...'" 39c
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

The Colonel would enter into "a con-
tract With the people and GOV. Wilson
would make partners of the people.
The people are Thought OF FOR little
while every four years.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Colonies Bryan, cummins and IaFol-
lette are learning 10 give The moose
call and purpose going on little
hunting trip this fail.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Representative Henry calls him
Theodore Arricanus. the Mad Mullah
of American Politics" Theodore will
not reply until he has searched his
dictionary for few suitable adjec-
tives.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Albert Beveridge remarks that he
has qquit the Republican party, but
there are those who suspect that the
Republican party beat him TO il.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
EMBROIDERY FLouNciNoS.

Bands and Flouncings OF the finest
quality, some of the daintiest patterns
ever imported into this country All
beautiful solid edges done on finest
Swiss. Lawn. Nainsook ard Cambria.
The regular price range Is rom Sbc Gp
Io s2.25 I'D.
Cleanup Price HALF OFF
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Russia wants the power 10 carve
giving Day IN other words.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
RIBBONS AT LESS MONEY

just 100 pieces of heavy, pur-
est Silk, Satin, Taffeta, Moire
and striped ribbons in all the
wanted colors. Widths range
from 5 "A to Z IA inches and
sell regularly at 45c, soc and
65c the yard. Cleanup
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Roosevelt and Johnson say they will
stump the country. But perhaps the
country viii refuse To be stumped
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
is a summer month.

Shining blue berries is the latest.
That's turning night into day with "a
vengeance
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

BY stretching the Imagination bit
one might almost admit that August
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Might as well begin eatin' up the
preserves, ruefully remarked the lit
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

A Michigan woman holds half
vote al the Bull Moose convention. Bet
h's the better half though.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

And without Major Burke Bunalo
Bins show would be incomplete.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

Looks like rain. Wen. we need a lit
tie. Ehl
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
THIS RUG ANNOUNCEMENT
WILL INTEREST YOU

Small Rugs and Door Mats;
Administers, veivets, Smyrna,
Scotch and Kaliston rugs and
Mats for doors, vestibules and
between rooms, etc, at the fol
lowing savings during our Au-
gust Clean-I'D Sale.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

lie boy as he slsnced shiyermgly out
al the Weather
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
A Special List of
Toilet Article
AND Requirments

Ponds Extract Cream, 25c size 16c-
Violet Talcun' Powder 25c jar lac
Pears Soap, unscented I5e cake IO.
sradley's Taleun, either violet OF
Fancita, z1c can ................I7.
Tooth Brushes, fines. imported
French ard Japanese white Brsu.
tooth brushes. AN Poe alucs Tor lOc
sradlsy's New Morning Dew Cream.
SOC size ter .-................ 32C
Blue Lily Cream. oHoodworth's. SOC
l'r Tor ......... ...........-.... 32c
Pahst Malt Extract z5c bottles ,f
hea' Tonic .........-........I7c
suntes Marshmallows. 200 pounds Of
Buntos Bros finest MarshmalIous ago
into this sale. Strictly pure fresh con.
'"rtIan tfat sell regularly an 25. ill.,.
I'' ....-. ..--... ............ 1p
Burtes Bros. Chocolate covered
sta"befTi,s packed lr one pound
boxes. "a delicious candy. pure ana
wholesome made OF large rip. fresh
Berries With pur,t chocolate coating.
worth aa prr bax Cleanup price 3Ir
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
WATCH OUR
WINDOWS
STAMPED LINEN BAGS

Made OF best line and popin perfectly and finely fin
ished. Worth re guarly Csc to S1OO each Clean Up
price ........ .......... ........ .25c
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7. 1912.

Wilson knows i, now.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
ROOM SIZE RUGS

5000 Wilton velvet Rugs, size
8.3XlO.6 feet for only $3.50
5000 Wilton velvet Rugs,
same size as above, going
dt $500 go. ....... SZz.3u
Ieel at 80. -. ..... S25. 90
$3.50 Mission or Den Rugs,
size 8Xl0 feet, for 49,. $3.50
$22.5O Mission or Den Rugs,
size 9Xl2 feet -. $1,000
5000 Tapestry Rugs, size 9x
- feet 49,. -. .S10.98
500 Log Cabin or rag Rugs,
9Xl2 feet ...... =. -. S698
5000 Martha Washington
Rug, 9Vl2 feet -. ..$13.75
$500 Doom or Scotch Rugs,
9Xl2 feet -. ...... $3.50
500 Alton or Scotch Rugs,
9Nl2 feet ...... 80. ..S9.98
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
VEILINGS AT REDTU CED
PRICES

Silk Chiffon VeiIings in plain
colors, also sky, pink, white,
Copenhagen, lavender and grey
also in dainty stripes. Plain
colors with self dots. Regu-
larly sold at $l.25 a yard
Clean m Drlpa eQc
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
THE ECONOMICAL HOUSE
WIFE WILL APPRECIATE
THESE BASEMENT BAR
sCHRAM PRESERVE JARS

SCHBAM PRESERVE JARS
The genuine imported, new
patent Schram iars Pint sizes
worth regularly 1jc per dozen,
going at 80. o.. j.. 55c dozen.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS-
The Frigid Zone brand. Built
OF Good materials, 3 quart size
and sells at. $50. regularly.
Clean Up price 49,. So 98
BASEBALL BATS
fou pick from among our biz
stock OF liHc standard Baseball
Bats now selling at 39c and Doc
each for only 05c
25c WASHBOARDS FOR f0c~
A regular size National Wash
board, strongly built and
worth a quarter Of dollar
each. Clean i'p price 1Oc
2Oc DRIP PANS FOR 1Oc--
Splendid sheet IRON Drip Pans
m ! different sizes which sell
IN some stores at poe 10 25c
aech. Clcan-Up price 1Oc
LAMP BURNERS
Large size, for No. . or No ?
lamps, worth regularly poe
each Clean Up price 10c
WHISK BROoMS-
A large tied fine corn Wbisk
Broom, with ring top. selling
at 29c regularly, now at. TIC
GALVANIZED TUBS
\ medium size fine galvanized
Wash Tub, which is worth Soc
l'i $3.50. ....... 40C
EXPRESS WAGONS
Boys metal Express Wagons
10Th Century make, red enam.
clcd, painted and sells at 81 ~
regularly. Clean-Up price CSC
oNFoRDs AND PUMPS.
cum metal. tan ana patent feathers.
all small sizes and narrow widths.
sold regularly at $500 10 $3.50 pair.
Cleanup Price. per pair...... gSc
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
ICE CREAM FREEZERS-

lhe Frigid Zone brand. Built
OF Good materials, 8 quart size
and sells at $50. regularly.
clean | ID price 50 QQ
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07

The genuine imported, new
patent SchTam iars Pint sizes
worth regularly 1jc per dozen,
como at ...... 55c dozen.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
LITTLE PRICES FOR FACE
VEILINGS-

Here is collection of all
STYLES of meshes in all colors-
IL inches and 20 inches wide.
About 40 pieces in all. Made
up IN two lots jas follows.
Lot No. 1.-45c, 35c and 25c
grades at only -. .1Oc yard.
Lot No. Our $1.25, S5c, 65c
and 10c grades at .19c ward
The Calumet news., 1912-08-07
BASEBALL BATS

fou pick from among our big
stock OF liHc standard Baseball
Bats now selling at 39c and 5Oc
each for only orc
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
DECISION TO PROSECUTE IN ouIRY AMONG HIGH LIGHTS"
 HALTS GRAND JURY.
PROSECUTION TO BE VIGOROUS
Attorney-General Investigating Al legged Traffic Monopoly Deal in New Eng land-WiIIiam Rock
 efeller Is Director.

Washington, Nov. 23.-It was in or der not to grant immunity to J. P. Morgan, William Rockefeller and oth CT subpenaed high lights" from pos slble arrest fine and imprisonment that halt was called to the federal grand jury inquiry into the New Ha Ven-Grand Trunk railroad affair. if was stated by Attorney-General Wick ersham
 He added that the department of justice investigation of the alleged deal between the New England traffic monopoly and it's Canadian rival would so on just as vigorously in the attor ney-generars office as it could have done in the grand jury room, with more chance of punishing the guilty
 Also, it was officially announced the first move on the part of Presi dent Chamberlain of the Grand Trunk to ratify the New Haven's proffered agreement will be the signal for At torney-General Wickersham to go into the federal courts and ask that the railroads Tn question be restrained from carrying the arrangement into effect.
 Special agents of the department of justice have gone to Providence and Boston to make full inquiry there as to why the Grand Trunk has stopped it's proposed extensions to those cities leaving them in the absolute traffic control of the New Haven system, of which Charles s. Mellen is president and J. P. Morgan, William Rockefeller and others are directors. The special agents will question the railroad of ficials and directors.
 President Mellen of the New Haven and President Chamberlain of the Grand Trunk have offered to place the'r books at the disposal of the gov. ernment, and the attorney general hopes to develop the facts through such a direct exa imitation. If this method fails, a grand jury inquiry will be resorted to.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Peace Associations Resumed.

Vienna, Nov. 23.-Although fighting has teen resumed at Tchaladja, peace negotiations to end the Turko Balkan war continued, it was announced of fcially from Sofia. It was the genera impression that the terms offered tC Turkey will be modified somewhat.
 The foreign office here believed that it was to force such modifica tions more speedily that the Turks re sumed hostilities and that they die not expect negotiations to be broker of.
 The Turkish warship Hamidieh was not sunk by the Bulgarians, as they claimed for 1t was lowed into port and locked at Constantinople. The vessel evidently had been torpedoed, however, and was badly down by the stern. Whether or not the Hamidieb sunk two Bulgarian torpedo boats, as claimed could not be learned.
 The Bulgarians stipulated the sur render of Adrianople and Scutari, both Of which are successfully resisting the
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
100 DEAD IN EARTHQUAKE
ONE HUNDRED PERSONS BURIED
 ALIVE IN MEXICO.
Every Building in Acambay Is De. molished and People Flee
 in Terror.

Mexico City, Nov. 23-Late reports from the state of Mexico place the number of dead as a result of Tues days earthquake at probably more than 1000. Every building in the city of Acambay was demolished
 More than. 100 persons were wor, shipping in church when the struc. ture crashed down upon the congre, gation, and all were buried alive in the wreckage. Half of the bodies have not yet been recovered.
 Other towns in the northern part of the state are reported to have been destroyed, and hundreds were killed or injured.
 A great hill in the center of the stricken district is said to have turned into volcano and today was smoking and throwing up great masses of rock which is crashing into the village at the foot of the hill
 Scientists here declared that the district is a new earthquake center which constantly will menace Mexico City, as it is less than 50 miles away on an air line. Slight shocks have been felt at intervals since the big quake Tuesday and the district rapid. ly is being depopulated. The people are leaving by hundreds, abandoning
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
MATRON FINDS MAID SLAIN
After Shooting Girl Seven Times, Fiance Takes Acid-Murder and
 Suicide, Coroner's Verdict.

St. Louis, Nov. 23-Returning from the matinee Mrs. D. Burgland of the Knickerbocker apartments, 3S2 North Taylor avenue, found the body of her servant, Miss Josie Smith, 29 years old, and the girls sweetheart, Frank Harrigan, 24 lying side by side on the floor of the bathroom.
 The girl had seven bullet wounds in her body, one through the right temple, one in the right cheek, one under the left arm. one on top of the head and three in the right breast.
 The man had one bullet hole in his right temple, and his lips were burned with carbolic acid from half empty vial, which was lying on the floor, The revolver and the cork of the vial were under the girls body.
 Murder and suicide is the coroner's verdict returned today.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
AUTO BANDITS HOLD UP TEN
Rifle Pockets, Loot Register, Escape Before Police Can Be
 Summoned.

Galena, Kan, Nov. 23.-Four masked men entered cafe in the principal business district here and at the points of revolvers lined employees and patrons against the wall, robbed them of their valuable, then footed the cash register and escaped in an automobile. Several articles of jew elry and more than $200 were ob- tained.
 The proprietor and five employees were busy in the cafe when the masked men entered. Four persons were seated at tables. They had sta. toned motor a block away before committing the robbery and were gone before the police could answer the call
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Woodmen Rate Enjoined.

Springfield, H., Nov. 23.-Holdins the new rates of the Modern Wood men to be burdensome to the mem bers and excessive and unnecessary Judge Shirley of the Sangamon cir cult court granted perpetual injunc tion restraining the head camp from putting the rates into effect. As the organization is an Illinois corporation the injunction is effective all over the United States and Canada.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23


 territory in Europe except a narrow strip surrounding Constantinople.
 Porte's Official Announcement
 The official announcement of the porte's decision with regard to the armistice was as follows:
 The Bulgarian premier has ad. dressed to the Ottoman government a document containing conditions for an armistice which were communicated to the council of ministers and were considered not to be acceptable.
 Consequently and likewise in view or the fact that the commanderin. chief has been intrusted in principle with the task of negotiating condi. tions with the plenipotentiaries of the belligerent states-if these plenipoten- tiaries are invested with the neces- sary powers-and has also been di. rected to communicate the result of such negotiations to us, the command. er-in-chief has been instructed to con tinue military operations, with the help of the Almighty, until reasonable and moderate conditions are proposed to us"
 The Bulgarian cabinet met hurried ly to consider modifying the peace terms offered to the Turks, it was stated ID a message from Sofia.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Smallpox Quarantine on SIeener

Denver Nov. 23.-Eight passengers and Pullman porter will be com. pelled to remain under quarantine for two weeks at Castle Rock, Colo, as a result of the discovery of case of smallpox by the conductor of Santa Fe passenger train from Chicago
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23

Athens, Nov 29.-The Greek gov. eruoent ordered 30,000 of its troops in Western Turkey to Tchaladja tc help the Bulgarians. It was expected Serya also will send strong force It was rumored that the Greek fleet would speedily attempt to force the Dardanelles.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
STE. 900 Gift to Charity.

Hannibal, Mo, Nov. 2S.-The largest public gift made in Hannibal was dis closed when the will of A. R. Lever ing. late president of the Farmers and Merchants bank, was filed. Sew enty-five thousand dollars was given to ten public institutions.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Underwood Gets Maj. Butts Home

Washington, Nov. 23,-Representa- tive Oscar w. Underwood of Alabama Democratic leader of the house, has bought the residence of the late Maj. Archibald D. Butt, who lost his life in the Titanic disaster.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Rob Shop Fourth Time

Chicago, Nov. 23.-Burglars hurled a horseshoe wrapped in newspaper through the window of Berg & Co.,, jewellers on Michigan boulevard, early Friday and escaped with jewelry val, ued at $2,500 It was the fourth time the establishment has been robbed.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Roosevelt Ineligible to Pension.

New York, Nov. 23-Former Presi. dent Roosevelt is ineligible to benefit by the Carnegie endowment fund pro viding pension of $25.000 a year for each future eX-president and his widow"
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Girl Sentenced as Horse Thief.

Jefferson City, Nov. 23.-Exie Hite IT years old, was convicted by jur, here on a charge of horse stealing and was sentenced to two years in th' penitentiary. The girl took farm ser's horse, rode it some distance, theI abandoned it.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23

all of their possessions and leaving the bodies of the dead unburied.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
Gore Pieked for Senate Leader.

New York, Nov. 23.-Senator Thom. as Pryor Gore of Oklahoma is to be the Democratic leader of the United States senate, according to informa. tion from the highest Democratic sources. It was furthermore stated the Gore program as to leadership is already understood and accepted b! President-eiect Wilson.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23

allies, and the ceding of all Turkish territory in Europe except a narrow strip surrounding Constantinople.
 Porte's Official Announcemer+
The Prescott daily news., 1912-11-23
.-,v,A ALSO EXPECTED TO SEINE FORGE TO AID IN CAP
 TURF OF CAPITAL.
PRINCE ARSENE IS WOUNDED
rlrIno on Capital Defense Ends Truce Turks Win Naval Battle Peace Negotiations
 Are Resumed.

Uskub, Nov. 23.-Prince Arsene, bro,per of King Peter of Servia, was hady wounded in the battle which pre- eeded the capture of Monastir, it waa learned here.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-09-19
madnes. Wight Have Seen Fatal

strange story OF a surgeon going
mad while performing an operation
comes from Chita. Siberia The pa
tent was chIoroformed and two as
sistsuts had placed everything ready
for use BY the doctor when the latter.
much 10 their surprise. began making
irrelevant remarks He made the re-
quired iucfsiou, however. with his Gus
tomary skin, and the assistants Eers
treasured. But suddenly he burst into
a weird laugh. and with a flourish OF
the knife remarked; 1T would be bet
ter II We finished him with one
stroke" In a fash the assistants real
ICED that their chief had gone mad
and one OF them placed himself De-
tween the patient and the doctor.
while the other attempted 10 Erest
the knife from the madman's grasp.
With msniaeaI rage the doctor strug-
gled 10 get free. but with ready re-
source another assistant continued ms
operation, and after the mailman aad
been overpowsred. successfully COM
pleted IL