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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-02

IN "a conversation recently VIII
Mr.. Sears OF Minidoka the subject
Of dry farming was sprung Mr.
Sears had returned from a visit IN
AmericnnEalls and Hockland where
dry farming Is the usual and ac-
cepled thing. He was told that a
million bushels Of wheat had been
raised IN the territory tributary TO
American Falls The past season
and that the dry farmers were gel
ting on their feet rapidly At Rock
land cne Of the bankers there stat
ed that seventy five thousand dol
lars had been paid in " the bank
on obligations maturing and the
money came from The sale Of dry
farm wheat The conversation then
turned onto the territory north Of
the O. s. l.. between Minidoka and
Owinza which is now open to dry
farm entry. He stated that he had
roanTd over The territory IN ques-
Lion IN The early days while in the
cattle business and he pronounced
it very fine land and a stockman's
paradise. He also realizes that it
wlll soon be taken UP by dry farm
ers. OF course there Is a lot of
lava ridges and waste land scatter
ed here and there over the entire
tract but he claims that there are
many thousands of acres all the
way from the rail road TO the foot
hills on the north that cannot be
beat for dry farming except those
favored regions that are sub irri-
gated. Mr.. Sears is interesting him
self in the Raft river region al
present and he states that many
people are taking up the dry lands
there surrounding the Carey lands |
Of the Raft River irrigation pro-
lect But inquiries are coming in |
lately about the Lincoln county |
ands north ard west of Minidoka
md he looks for a movement TO
Start TO settle them ia the near flu
ure. The trouble with this re-
,lon is the lack Of any surface wa
er The first settlers will be COM
,elled TO club together aud drill a
ew deep wells at convenient in
crNals for general water purposes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-02

by him made" May such occa-
sions occur often.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-02
BIG SHOW COMING


TIE study Club Will give a La
dies Minstrel show at the opera
house on Tuesday jsst 70.
The ladies have succeeded in in-
teresiine the best talent in The
town and guarantee a first class
show. The end men viii keep
you busy. with some Of their novel
stunts and the circle will not allow
you to grow sleepy. Come Gomez
q. w Stoner returned last week
10 the place, not far from Miner,
whore The Kuhn company is in
Sailing The pump that is TO raise
water for Che new pumping pre-
jecl that is supposed to receive
water this spring. There is consid-
cradle rock work that they are
IN al the present time and
as soon as possible large force
Of men and teams viii be making
the dirl fly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-02

A noted ednceier addressing the
t<-acbs'sa recently assembled ~
Boise caniione5 them against !hy-
ing undue stress on school sxamfn-
ati<sss. Il h fact that many pn-
p8ik Ia fbs grsaes who 10 good
~srk through the term fall down
n . final examination. And Their.
sSe othefs whose work during the
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
LAX INSPECTION
OF MOTOR BOATS
Continued from Page One.

This boat was among the first here to
be equipped with a gasoline engine. 1t
has been moored conspicuously in WASH
inRton harbor all these years.
4And yet NO inspector has ever
boarded my boat to see II / was COM
DIvInr with the law. None has ever
questioned me on this point.
II am sure there are many others VINO
can say the same. Under such careless
inspection. or entire lack OF 1t, is 1t a
matter of great wonder that many
launches are daily violating the law?
EVERY boat owner who is really com
petent TO navigate the Potomac at all
times will welcome stringent laws ana
thorough inspection. He takes pride in
eouiping his boat with all safety acces-
sories and in using them, and therefore
has nothing to fear.
TT is the incompetent man who has to
evade the law-he who does not realize
the dangers Of careless navigation, but
who fills his boat with boon companions
and tries 10 navigate on mixture Of
gasoline and whiskey, or beer. By all
means let there be thorough inspection,
and fines for every violation Of the
law wherever It is found. Accidents
will then rarely occur"
Prosecutions Are Few.
But few prosecutions have resulted as
consequence Of the inefficient inspec-
ton service, although there are hagrant
violations Of the law daily. Last summer
one Of the inspectors placed. several
canoeists under arrest for running their
crafts without the required lights, but
there have been no prosecutions since
then.
Lieut.. Dean, Of the Harbor Precinct.
said last night that he had not seen or
heard of an inspection tour by the cus-
tom-house officers since last summer.
Launches are divided by the law into
three classes-those under twenty-six
feet in length, those between twenty-six
and forty feet in length, and those be-
tween forty and sixty feet in length. The
boats in class one are required to carry
a combination light, consisting Of .
white light front, with red and green
glasses in the lamp for the port and
starboard sides. The launches in the
other two classes are required to carry
four lights, one fore, one aft, one on the
port, and one of the starboard. Canoe
lists are required to carry a light, which
may be displayed at any time.
Launches are required by the lay to be
equipped with not less than one life pre-
server for each passenger aboard, a fog
horn, a whistle, and a bell at least eight
inches in diameter. Each launch IL re-
quired to have permit. These permits
are issued by the collector OF the port.
The law provides q fine Of not more
than 800 as the penalty for each violation
Of any Of the rules. and regulations,
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
May Get Another Medal.

that financial men concerned have gained
an erroneous impression as TO the extent
OF the authority OF the Money Trust
committee. Chairman Pujo holds that
the committee has full authority to
probe the affairs Of national banks and
the affairs Of State banks and other
financial institutions that have business
relations with national banks.
So far as national banks are concerned.
Chairman Pujo is Of the opinion that his
committee lacks only the power to send
experts into such institutions for the
purpose OF making inspection OF books,
papers, and all other records. The COM
mittee has the power, according TO Chair
man PujO. to enforce the attendance Of
all officials connected with national
banks, and to compel the production Of
the books and papers Of national banks
II was learned last night that praCti-
cally all OF the leading national bankers
have declined TO answer a number Of the
questions embraced in the circular sent
out by Chairman PujO. Practically 5000
institutions are affected by the pending
investigation. The questions to which
exceptions were taken were those seek
ing information concerning relations OF
men who negotiate loans with national
banks. The contention was made in
nearly every instance that the committee
was seeking to throw publicity over mat
tiers of a confidential character.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
Com MITTEB WILL
SUBPOENA BANKERS
Chairman Pujo, of Money Trust
PrObers, to Compel Finan-
ciers to Testify.

Members of the New York Stock Ex-
change and the New York Clearing
House Association have been or will be
subPOenaed to appear before the House
Committee on Banking and Currency,
which is making an inquiry into the
affairs of the so-caned Money Trust.
The testimony Of the officials Of the
two organizations named will in all
probability be taken in New York. The
hearing has been fixed for next Thurs
day. At meeting Of the committee to
be held to-day it will be decided finally
whether the hearing shall be held in
New York or Washington.
Becoming aroused over the refusal of
national bankers to furnish data con-
cerning their operations. called for by a
circular letter sent out some weeks ago,
Chairman Pujo and those associated
with him in the Money Trust inquiry
have determined to make a demonstra-
ton Of the powers OF the committee. 1t
is the opinion Of Representative Pujo
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
Heroic Army Officer
Gets Medal of Honor
Capt. Charles R. Howland, Who Saped Quarter
masters Crew in Philippines, Receives Be-
lated RecOgnition-Swam Through
Stormy Sea to Wreck.

medal Of honor. Rowland has won add
tional laurels by the compilation Of a
military book, a digest OF opinions OF
the judge advocate generals Of the army
since the civil war. which army author
tiles hold Will revolutlon.ze the legal
work Of the military service.
Rowland won recognition in the army
by his daring and stategical work in the
Philippines The story Of his Efe-saving
feat IS told in several reports on file in
the War Department including a graphic
account by o. c. Arpe, master OF the
wrecked qUartermaster's ship San Fran
cisco. which was strongly Indorsed by
Gen. Wheaton, who was in command Of
the landing force at San Fabian. Novem-
ber Z. 1893. The boat was disabled at
night in a typhoon. some distance from
shore, and It appeared certain that all
would be lost. Capt. Rowland. then a
lieutenant. suggested to Gen. Wheaton
that he could swim to the boat and
guide the captain to the nearest safe
point to which they might be able to
swim. The men on the boat had no
knowledge Of the beach, and could not
see in the darkness. Wheaton had crept
in close to the Filipinos, however. and
occupied a point Of land projecting out
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03

At a moment when the nation is still
applauding the heroic gallAntry with
which Maj Archibald w. Butt sacrificed
his life to save the lives OF women and
children on the Inflated Titanic, the gov
ernment has dug down into dust-cOvered
files and turned up a recommendation on
which a life-saving medal Of honor has
been awarded to another army officer.
This officer is Capt. Charles r. Howland,
Twenty-firs Infantry, who has been on
special duty in the Judge Advocate Gen
erals department
After many years OF delay, the govern
ment has bestowed upon Capt. Rowland
its recognition of his heroic daring in
plunging alone through q typhOon-tOssed
sea in the face OF almost certain death
and rescuing the crew Of a quartermas-
ter's boat which was going to pieces.
This remarkable feat was performed near
ly thirteen years ago, in an isolated spot
in the Philippines. Although urgent rec
concentrations were made at the time by
the commanding officers for q medal Of
honor and promotion. the incident became
forgotten and has just been revived by
the Titanic catastrophe. and the govern
ment has made its award in compliance
with an act OF Congress.
COincidental with the awarding OF the
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
INSANE FROM HEAT
ATTEMPTS MURDER
Clerk Throws Two-year-old Son
from Window and Then Laughs
Like Maniac.

Supposedly driven temporarily insane
by heat. EverIy Stannard, coIored. a
clerk, fifty years old, last night threw
his two-yesr-old son. Charles. from the
second story window OF his home at
sO5 1-2 R Street Northwest. laughing like
a maniac when the child screamed with
pain.
Persons. who heard the walls OF the
babe. lying bruised and bleeding on the
bricks in front OF the house. ran to his
aid. and then notified police Of the Eighth
Precinct. who took the apparently de-
mented father in custody before he could
wreak further damage, and removed him
TO the Washington Asylum Hospital for
examination OF his mental condition
Mrs. Stannard left her baby in the care
OF the father when she went 10 visit a
friend shortly after o'clock in the after
noon. and she told the police that Stan
nard seemed normal when she left the
house. She did not return until a neigh
Dor told her what had happened in her
absence. The mother examined the
child and then refused 10 permit the
police to remove the baby 10 a hospital.
1t is believed the baby escaped serious
hurt. No bones were broken.
Almost senseless and suffering intense
ly from the heat, John n. Gardner,
fifty years old. OF 1l4 Ninth Street
Northwest. was found wandering in the
park around the Pension ONCE shortly
after o'clock in the afternoon. An
ambulance was summoned and he was
removed TO Casualty Hospital Physicians
say he will recover.
Shortly after noon, Harry johnson,
Colored, twenty-one years old, 1895 Hsrrt-
son Avenue Southeast. was overcome
and removed TO Casualty Hospital Pros
trated at Seventh and H Streets North
east. johnson was given first aid treat
ment by hystanders until the ambu-
lance arrived. His condition is not
serious
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03

The shrinkage and evaporation Of food
when cooked by electricity is about one
third as great as when other methods
are used.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
BEEF TRUST PROBE
STARTS TOMORROW
Representatives Clayton and Henry
Decide to Take Immediate Steps
on Edwards Resolution.

The Congressional investigation Of the
Beef Trust will be taken up by the House
Judiciary Committee tomorrow. This ac-
ton was decided upon yesterday at a
conference between Chairman Clayton.
Of the Judiciary and Chairman Henry OF
the Rules Committees. It was agreed
that the Judiciary Committee is now
amply clothed with authority to go fully
into the affairs Of the Beef Trust, with
out any other steps being taken. Repre-
sentative Edwards Of Georgia will fire the
opening gun of the fight. when he will
speak in advocacy Of his measures re-
Gently introduced. providing that the At
with a dissolution Of the combination OF
beef packers On ihe ground that they are
an Objectionable trust.
At yesterdays conference Il was de-
sided to make a thorough inquiry. and the
beef barOrs themselves will probably be
among the first witnesses called Sub
poenas for the packers will probably be
issued following the meeting Of the Judi
Ciary Committee tomorrow. At that
meeting. Representative Edwards will
outline the purpose Of the Investigation,
and will submit considerable amount of
data which he has ohtained
In a statment issued by the chairman
OF the two committees. following their
conference yesterday. IT was declared
that 1t is not necessary for the Edwards
resolution or any similar resolution to go
to the Rules Committee for a special
rule, the judiciary Committee having
plenary powers.
The chairman said they had assurance
that hearty cooperation in the work
would be rendered by the Department Of
Justice.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03

Mount Vernon and place a wreath on the
tomb of Washington. afterward lunching
with the Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Meyer on board the Mayfiower.
Escorted by an American feet, the Ger
man squadron will leave for New York
on Saturday, where a round OF entertain
ments and social functions has been pre-
pared
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
into the sea. He declared HowIand's s
plan too foolhardy to entertain.
Plunged Into Sea.

into the sea. He declared HowIand's $
plan too foolhardy to entertain.
Plunged Into Sea.
Rowland kept on insisting and finally
after midnight Wheaton called for a
volunteer from the ranks. None respond
ed. and before he knew what Rowland
was about the daring young officers had
plunged into the rolling sea. Three times
he was dashed back upon the beach after
making One-thlrd or half the distance.
but he would not listen to entresties TO
give up the task He was fighting
against great breakers. and negotiated
the distance after more than an hours
battling. only by swimming under or
through them. coming up only long
enough for air. BY the time he reached
the boat II was almost completely
swamped. In the darkness he was struck
on the head and back by a rowing boat
which was being launched, and he was
drabbed aboard unconscious. The row.
boat was battered to pieces and he and
the captain and crew Of nearly a score
OF men were compelled TO swim back to
shore. The return was successfully ac-
COmplished with less dificulty. in that
they were carried by the surf, and Gen.
Wheaton had a bright beacon fre burn
ing for their guidance. The greatest diff
hculty was to fight against the current.
which would have carried them wide OF
the landing point and into the camp OF
the hostile Filipinos.
May Get Another Medal.
There is now pending in the War De-
partment a recommendation for stlll an
other medal OF honor for Capt. Rowland.
which will probably be issued shortly.
Gen. Wheaton recommended this medal
for distinguished gallantry'' in leading a
charge across San Fabian bridge.
number OF other recommendations for
recognition OF Howland's services are
resting in the pigeOnholes Of the War De-
partment. Capt. Rowland is from Ohio
and is a brother OF Representative Paul
Rowland, Of that State. Il
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03
Couldn't Fool Jimmie.

From Judge.
Teacher-Away back in 177s, Washing
ton was the nations champion
JimnIie-Aw, Whatchu giving US? The
Washington team never won the cham
pionship,"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-03

III make a pilgrimage to
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
MUSIC FLOWED
FROM IRIS RIVER
Many Novel Ideas in London
Society Dinner for Russian
Grand Duke.

LONDON, July pa delightful and
extremely novel society dinner party
was given at the Ritz hotel by Mrs.
John Gordon in honor of the Grand
Duke Michael and Countess Torby
The orchestra was concealed in an
with irises, and close by fountains were
at play.
One of the many surprises occurred
at midnight, when a gorgeous chariot
Of golden flowers was drawn into the
room and wheeled round the circle of
guests.
Suddenly Nine. Pavlowa. the famous
dancer, sprang lightly out of the char
lot, and she afterwards gave various
dances with her own wonderful and in
comparable grace.
In compliment Of the guests of the
evening Russian colors prevailed in the
decorations. Absolutely black flowers
can not be obtained, but a good sub
stitute was found in the giant bulrush,
while the second color was provided
by great profusion of golden irises.
There was also a new variety of arum
lily, of a deep yellow shade with a long
black pistil. These flowers were mass
ed in every corner of the ballroom cor.
ridor and staircase.
The first dance Of the evening was
led by Lord Vivian and Miss Evelyn
Gordon the eighteen year old daugh-
ter of the hostess. Many novel notions
for cotillions were introduced and in
the different figures appeared some of
the best dancers in society.
Many beautiful prizes were given for
the cotillions. some of them being an
tque fans parasols of modish shape
and other elegant gifts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
CONGRESS TALKS
BEEF TRUST QUIZ
House May Investigate Conn.,
bine This Session if Archibald
Case Doesn't Interfere.

WASHINGTON. July 2S.-1f the
senate postpones the trial of Judge
Archibald, it is the intention OF the
house judiciary committee immediate
ly to resume it's investigation of the
trusts and to begin a probe into the
operations OF the beef trust
At a meeting of the committee to-
day Representative Norris, of Nebras-
ka, urged early action on the resolu-
ton to investigate the beef trust. and
Chairman Clayton and other members
agreed the inquiry should begin before
the end of the present session unless
the Archibald case prevented.
Representative Carlin, a Democratic
member of the house judiciary commit
tee, said today
The members OF the committee are
in favor Of proceeding with the beef
trust investigation and an inquiry into
the trust question in general. We are
ready to begin work Immediately if the
senate does not require us on the Arch
bald case for the remainder of the ses-
sion.
The investigation of the beef trust
will be conducted regardless of the
prospects for dissolution of the pack
ers' combine"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
POLICEMAN SLAPPED
AS PINCHER TO ASK
ARREST OF WOMAN

Policeman B. B. Haslett, acquitte7 i'll
police court of the charge Of pinching
the toes Of Mrs. BERTHE E. Beall, of De-
catur, in the waters of Piedmont lake
last Saturday afternoon, said today
that he would swear out an accusation
in the city criminal court against Mrs
Beall for slapping his face
The case of disorderly conduct
against the young woman, growing out
of the face slapping, was dismissed by
Recorder Broyles
Officer Haslett declares he didn't
clasp the foot of the pretty woman
bather, and says he feels that Mrs
Beall should answer to the courts for
publicly humiliating him by slapping
him. Mrs Beall says she is sorry she
slapped the officer but that she felt she
had been insulted and firmly believed
that Haslett was the guilty masher
Haslett was in bathing with several
fellow officers and other friends, who
appeared as witnesses in his behalf.
testifying that Haslett was consid-
cradle distance away from the woman
bather at the time she felt something
grab her foot. Mrs. Beall said she saw
the officer come up from under the
water short distance away. She said
there was no doubt but that her foot
was pinched
Il just felt incensed over it, and hur-
ried over to this officer and slapped
him." she explained.
Judge Broyles said he was satisfied
there was mistake, and allowed both
principals to go without a fine.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
BARROW JUROR is
STILL ILL; COURT
AWAITS RECOVERY

Los ANGELES. July 2S.-Juror L.
A. Levitt, of Elmonte the sick mem
Der of the Darrow jury is confined to
his bed and court was adjourned this
morning until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. at which time it is possible
Levitt will be able to return
Judge George H. Hutton said from
the bench that he would make a per-
sonal visit to Levitt's sick chamber
during the course of the day and ex-
pected to be in a position to decide
tomorrow whether it was best to wait
for Levitt's recovery or proceed with
the alternate or thirteenth juror in his
stead
Mrs. Levitt telephoned Judge Hutton
today that Mr.. Levitt would not be able
to resume jury duty and urging that
he be excused from further attendance
that might endanger his life.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
VALDOSTANS SPENDING
S400.000 FOR BUILDINGS

VALDOSTA, GA. July 2S.-Nearly
100000 worth OF buildings are in
course Of construction in this city at
this time The figures include nearly
500, 600 for the new Hotel Patterson
100000 for the new Lowndes county
jail. $4,000 for the State Normal col
lege buildings at Pine Park, $4,000 for
the new Armour & CO. building. 500
600 for the Ashley building on Hill ave-
nue., $4,000 in warehouses and inn
provements on Ashley street, including
changes in the building for the EX-
change bank, $4,000 for the South
Georgia Buggy Company's new fac
tory, $4,000 for addition to Alliance
warehouse. $4,000 Improvements TO be
made 10 the Valdes hotel. $4,000 for
the new Kress store. about $4,000 in
new residences
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
WHOLESALERS HOSTS
TO OPTICIANS HERE
FOR STATE MEETING

Optometrists, or in plain English. the
members Of the Georgia State Optical
association. are arriving in Atlanta to-
day for their annual convention, which
win be held tomorrow at the Piedmont
hotel
The early arrivals are being enter
tanned by two Atlanta wholesale houses,
John l.. Moore & Sons and f A. Hardy
& Co All kinds of the latest makes
of optical instruments are being shown
the opticians. Tonight the two firms
viii be Joint hosts at a theater party
at the Forsyth.
A feature Of the convention is the in
vitation given by the association to all
opticians in Georgia to attend the ses-
sions and the entertainments, no mat
ter II they are not members of the as
ISOLATION