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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
FARMERS SHOULD
HOUSE THEIR MACHINERY

Every year the farmers and fruit
growers of this state lose a small
fortune due to the deterioration OF
tools and farm machinery, which 10
left exposed to the elements during
the winter months. An exchange
says the farm implement rust 10
costing the farmers many fold more
than the so called farm implement
trust.
When the seasons work 10 fin-
i%hed the hoea, rakes, spades, show
els, plows and cultivators should be
gathered together, cleaned and
polished. Cover the wooden parts
with good coat of paint, the steel
parts being painted, or well oiled
so that rust or moisture cannot
destroy them Store them away in
clean dry place. It takes little
time to do this work. So there ].
no excuse tho farmer can offer fol
not sheltering his farm equipment
during the winter. Farm imple
ments are costly, therefore. ths
time spent IN caring for them is /
good invested. Take care of what
you have and save money, for ,
dollar saved is dollar earned.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

season with the Republican party
last Monday night. The proved to
be well equipped for their mission.
The janitor Of Ovid has lost one of
his dogs. Too bad. The old man
probably gets lonesome with only
two.
Miss Florence johnson came down
from Liberty Saturday, where she
has been staying with one of her
sister.
:. Miss Ada Nielsen was visiting with
Miss Marguerite Wilson Sunday.
The people OF Ovid were surprised
Monday morning when they arose
and found that the weather man had
spilled about three inches of snow.
John Peterson meets the train rog.
ular every week with material teat-
ables) to supply the coal mines IL
Wyoming.
The people of Ovid would be served
much better IL they could have thu
use of the depot at that place. Their.
should be petition sent to the rail
road company for that purpose.
Miss Mary Nielsen, principal o
schools at Ovid. has q full room
about fifty pupils.
Mrs. Wilson, the primary teacher
says she does not have TO use tn
persuadsr SO much now. Probabl
the little ones know her better.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

Last Monday evening the 8. o. d. !
u. Club held their usual meeting
Vith Miss Lillian Davis. is..--.---.---sss
zftgr q deffcfous luncheon had
been served the girls began their
sewing, but were suddenly interrupt
ed by an unexpected visit by the B.
q. U. '.maidens'', the "hfissessn
Switzler, Groo, Hess, Roberts, Dodds.
Pendry, Hampton and Gee. Very
unceremoniously they entered thru
both front and back doors, sttired in
pretty ''comfy" kimonas and in the
latest head dress from Paris, each
carrying . sugar or gunny sack Ken
sington bag, from which were pro
duced all kinds of fancy work and
sewing instruments from a pair ol
sheep-shears 10 an Ice pick.
When the girls laughter and sur
prise had finally subsidized the pho
tographer was called and seyera
fash-nghts taken Of the busy sewers
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
OVID ITEMS

Ovid, Nov.-P. Lindsay is having
his dwelling repapered. Itlooks very
much improved.
Messrs. George Nielsen and Ernest
Peterson are baling hay at Nounan.
The Ovid quartette finished theiI
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The IN Thirteen'' club was de-
entertained on Halloween
by Miss Marguerite o'Connor. The
evening was spent In playing Hal
lowe,en games, fortunes and q ssCat
Contest, In which Miss Bernlce
Dewey took the first. prize and Mar
guerite Barron the BOBBY. A dainty
luncheon was served, after which
the girls .'took each other home.n
The next meeting of the clnb Will
be at the home of Miss Halle and
Bernice Dewey.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

A merry party OF young people
spent most enjoyable time at the
home of Mrs. Chapman last Friday
night. The evening was spent In
dancing and playing games. At II
o'clock the guests were ushered 10
the dining room and told to find their
places, which WAS an easy task as
each was guided by four tiny iack-o-
lanterns. The table was beautifully
decorated in keeping with good old
Halloween. The last course OF the
tempting luncheon was especially
pleasing. the lights being turned out
and candle lighted for each, by
which they toasted marsh-mallows
and told stories until the last llnger-
ing flame died away. On the DEPART
nre of the guests, each declared to
their hostess, Miss Reed, that they
had had grand, good time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The postmaster general may
make provision for indemnity, in-
surance and collection on delivery,
with additional charges for such
service, and may, with the consent
of the interstate commerce commits
sion after investigation, modify
rates, weights, and zone distances,
when experience has demonstrated
the need therefor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

After an encore OF the previous
luncheon the PSEUDO maidens and all
departed the 9. o. ID. H's to meet
with Miss Catherine Brennan next
week, but we haven't heard the date
OF the next B. H. U. Kenslngton.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08
BEAR LAKE REPUBLICANS
ELECT ALL BUT FOUR
Spongberg. Brewer, Morgan and Grimmett Meet
Defeat-Legislative Ticket Elected Heavy
Vote Cast In the County.

especially in Montpelier. Here on
election day the democrats had four
workers to the republicans one.
Right here, we wish to congratulate
our democratic friend, DIR. Poynler,
on the run he made in Montpelier.
He received total of 4s2 votes in
the city. The doctor has refused
to diyulge the kind of dope" be
used, bat whatever it was, il had
the desired effect and he has reason
TO feel good over the big vote he
received heie. But then had "Doc"
been elected, just think how awful
ly lonesome he would be in Boise
NEXT winter, with tie legis lature go
overwhelmingly rel ublican.
Below we give the total unofficial
vote of the county. With every
precinct reported but Eight Mile.
it will be seen that Howell, for COM
missioner in the First district, de-
feats Brewer by only 8 votes 1t is
reported that 10 votes we're cast in
Eight Mile, and they stood re-
publican to democratic. If that
is true 1t will cut Howell's majority
down to 4.
The commissioners will probably
meet early next week to canvass the
returns and we hope TO be able to
give the official figures next week.
Following are the unofficial totals:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The republicans Of Bannock eoun-
ty elected their entire ticket by
large maiorities.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

The B. II. U. club entertained their
young lady friends at q dancing party
last night at the pavilion. 1t was
swell affair. and more extended men-
tion Of 1t will be made next week.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

A reception was given iyst night &C
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Nye.
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.. Harry
Smith. who are visiting here from
Salt Lake. A large number Of guests
were present and hearty congratula-
tions were extended to Mr. and MrR
Smith, who are still sniying their
honeymoon. v...,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
ARBITRARILY FIX
 ALL EXPRESS RATES

Washington, February 2S.-Rates of ex- press companies are fixed arbitrarily practically without reference even to the first class rail freight rate
 In brief, that was the statement today of Joseph Zimmerman, general traffic manager of the Adams Express company, at the investigation by the interstate com merce commission into express rates and J methods.
 "We make our rates regardless of what the freight rate is between the same points, said MT. Zimmerman. 'I sup pose no man living knows how express rates originally were made, or could say definitely how they are made now" Do you know of any basis for an ex- press rate?" inquired Commissioner Lane.
 Tt probably would be based on the dis tance with weight of 100 pounds as the unit" replied the witness. Rates to f points intermediate between two given 1 points. he thought, would be adjusted practically arbitrarily.
 Further inquiries by Commissioner Lane 4 developed the admission from MT. Zim- ] fnerman that the various express com panies leaned on one another in the fix | ing of rates to avoid warfare among Y them.
 N Then" suggested the commissioner 9 sin making your rates you have to lean pnsother companies?' ' Yes" MT. Zimmerman replied. that's \ about it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
A|RSH|PS WILL
 RACE WITH TRAIN Spectacular Event Planned for Big Show This
 Spring

The first race of three airshins against a railroad train for distance of 100 to l5O miles will be one of the features of the aviation meet. auto show and races to be held in Birmingham April S-13, tickets for which are now being sold by the committees of the Business Mems league.
 The race will take place the opening day, and will be timed so that the train and airships will reach the fair grounds about clock in the afternoon. The train will be a special operated over one of the railroads, and will have about 200 of the prominent men of Birmingham aboard.
 Such are some of the plans for the aviation meet, which will bring to Bir- mingham eight of the greatest birdmen in the country. dozen of the famous automobile racers and in conjunction with which will be held big automo-
 bile show. The place from which the race will commence has not been decided on yet. although several towns close to
 Birmingham are bidding for the honor. People all along the route will be afford ed an opportunity of seeing this novel race, which will end at the fair grounds where thousands of people will be gath cred It will be one of the most exciting events ever witnessed in the south.
 At the same time that the aviators are daring the currents of the air with
 their spectacular feats, races. etc.. the auto drivers will be trying to break worlds records on a circular track, and performing equally as death daring stunts on the ground. The auto show will be in progress and the people will have this ripple offering.
 In order to insure enough money to make the big event a. success, the Busi- ness Mems league is raising $10.00O by selling 10000 tickets at 50 cents each to the merchants and business men of the city. These tickets are to be sent broad cast through the state to friends and business connections, patrons and others who might be induced to come to the city for the event. The plan is to get 100000 to Birmingham for the week, and the railroads are making special low rates which will work toward that end. The races and meet will be held during
 the best spring shopping period, and there are many people who will come here to do their shopping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
BALTIMORE SEATS
 FOR NEWSPAPERS JOsephus Daniels Sends In- formation on How to
 Make Applications

I Josephus Daniels says that all daily democratic newspapers which desire to make reservations to the press gal lery of the Baltimore convention must write Charles W. Albert of Washing ton and that all weekly democratic newspapers must write directly to Jo- sephus Daniels.
 MT. Albert can be reached through a letter addressed in care of the Sen ate press gallery. MT. Daniels address is Raleigh, N. c.
 Mir. Daniels in letter to James Weatherly, Alabama's member of the national democratic executive commit : tee, stated that he has been put in charge of the allotment of seats and the allotments would be made short . ly after April 1. He writes that it is the hope of his committee that all newspaper men may be taken care of, although he. is not certain that all the representatives of the weekly news papers can receive the attention to which he believes them entitled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29

The garbage can contract, the agree ment on the part of the commission to sign which percipitated such widespread discussion in Birmingham, is still Rang ing to the side of the desk of c. Exum, president
 The representatives of the National City Cleaning company, at whose earn est solicitation the majority of the mem- bers of the commission agreed to enter into the contract, have not been seen or heard of since the favorable action of the municipal authorities. President Exum, who has always opposed the con tract, suggested yesterday that certain surplus members of the police depart ment be detailed to find the representa- tives.
 Unless the agreement is signed by Fri day afternoon, MT. Exum will offer a resolution in the commission. meeting that the contract be abrogated. Judge I.ane stated that he would vote against the abrogation of the contract. Commis- sioner Weatherly was non-committal, and it so happens that he will again hold the balance of power in the disposition of a matter which has been given such serious attention.
 By the terms of the contract, as is re- membered the city would permit the National Civic Street Cleaning company to display advertising on garbage cans. The company will furnish the cans free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
GOOD PROGRESS IN
 TIDEWATER WORK

Steel rails of the Tidewater line may be seen glistening in the sun across Smith park, rail laying have progressed up that far into Birmingham. 1t was stated that grading has been pushed up to a point near Fourteenth street and would be continued up Fifth ave nue as fast as possible
 The steel construction forces are fol- lowing immediately after the grading forces. and the work Is reported in fine shape.
 It is reported that rails will be placed on Fifth avenue within a few days. The work between Ensley and Bir- mingham is almost complete. The workmen from East Lake to Birming ham have been temporarily baked at Avondale by reason of some opposition to the right of way. At the commis- sion meeting tomorrow that matter will be threshed out and settled one way or the other It is stated that the two gangs, one working east and the other west, will meet within four weeks on Fifth avenue. Cars may be expected in operation no latter than June 1, it is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Wanted- Two Representatives. | aN
 Of Street Cleaning Company

of charge, the cans, being, it is said, of highly improved variety. The favor able report on the contract was made two weeks ago, and was adopted over the strenuous protest of President Exum, The representatives of the company worked long and arduously before the commission agreed to permit the con- tract, and the fact that they have not appeared for the purpose of signing the document since its adoption is eonsid- cred exceedingly peculiar.
 As stated heretofore. the petition for . referendum election as to whether or not the contract should stand has been withdrawn. It is stated, however, that the petition will again be circulated in case the contract is signed
 If the contract is not signed by Fri day afternoon" stated President Exum yesterday, T will offer resolution seek ing to bring about its abrogation. The fact that the commission agreeg to sign the contract encountered considerable op- position, and. there has. not only rhaen. talk of another referendum election, but of recall as well. For these and the additional reason that I deslre to clear, up my desk, I am determined to dispose of this garbage can matter as soon as possible From the present indication, I do not believe that the streets of Bir- mingham will be made ridiculous by un. slightly and questionable advertising mat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
BELL QUALITIES
 ASA CANDIDATE County Chairman Pays for and Pledges Himself
 for Underwood

.L
 Robert N. Bell, chairman of the dem- ocratic executive committee, of Jeffer- son county, is a candidate for delegate to the state convention. April 1T, in Montgomery.
 MT. Bell qualified yesterday morning with the, sub committee by paying his fee of s. He expressed himself in fa- vor of the nomination of oscar w. Underwood for the presidency and in favor of the instruction of the na- tional delegation to vote for the Ala bamian as long as his name is before the Baltimore convention.
 There are now about eight ''inde- pendent" candidates for delegates to the state convention. independent in the sense that their qualification was not officially authorized by a committee of friends of any presidential candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
MONTGOMERY LADY
 HAS PURSE SNATCHED

Montgomery, February &.-(Specia1)- Mrs. Leopold Seligman. prominent wo- man of this city, was held up and robbed Tuesday night on a street in the resi- dential section of Montgomery by a negro, who snatched her purse from her arm.
 Mrs. Seligman had been spending the evening with friends and started home alone. Just before reaching her home on Scott street, between Perry and Court streets, she was seized by burly negro, who grasped her around the waist and snatched her purse.
 The purse was handsome alligator skin satchel. and contained a small amount of money. The negro up to the present time has not been caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
COMMISSIONERS LOOK
 OVER FIFTH AVENUE
Generally Believed No Action Will Be Taken to Stop Tidewater
 Work

Yesterday afternoon the three con- missioners made an inspection of Fifth avenue, Avondale, citizens of which had made complaint against the Tidewater line. No report has as yet been formu- lated. It is generally believed. how ever, that the commission will take no action toward preventing the laying of the tracks on that avenue of Avon dale.
 There are other avenues of Avon dale" stated President Exum yester- day afternoon, lover which the cars will run which are just as narrow as Fifth avenue"
 Commissioners Lane and Weatherly authorized no statement concerning the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
ADVERTISING

After a lapse of five years the Cham Der of Commerce has received a re- sponse to an advertisement of the Bir- mingham district inserted in the south ern edition of the Worlds Work pub J. lished in 1907. A request for litera- ture and information descriptive of this city arrived yesterday at the secre- tary's office from citizen of Green wich, N. r., who states that he was prompted to write for data by the Bir- mingham advertisement in the above mentioned magazine.
 The quest from the New Yorker has been compiled with and statistics show ing a wonderful growth since the ap- pearance of the 1907 advertisement are due to reach Greenwich before the ex- piration of many days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
MAYER TET|F|ES
 AGAINST 0|L co. Standard Oil Co. Schemed to
 Gust Pierce PLAN INVESTIGATION Fordyce Charges Company Is Evad- ing Dissolution Decree of Supreme Court and Still Operates in
 Restraint of Trade
PLAN INVESTIGATION

St. Louis, February 2S.-That Clay Ar thur Pierce, president of the Waters Pierce oil company and son of II. Clay Pierce, one of it's founders, was to he deposed and his place taken by Robert w. Stewart of Chicago, general counse' of the Standard Oil company of Indiana was testified this afternon by George " Mayer in a deposition.
 Mayer. former manager of the Standard oil company of Indiana in Kansas City, was to be vice president, he said, and Charles M Adams, secretary treasurer of the Waters-Pierce company and known corporation, was to be retained in the scheme of reorganization.
 Plans for a national investigation in search of evidence to prove the conten- tion of the Waters-Pierce oil company that the Standard oil company is evading the law and perpetuating an illegal trust in defiance of the supreme court of thS United States were outlined late today by Samuel w Fordyce of counsel for the Waters Pierce Oil company.
 The investigation will extend into many states at the conclusion of the hearing now under way before Special Commls- sioner Jesse Mcdonald in the litigation by which the Waters-Pierce company IS attempting to prevent the Standard Oil company from gaining control of the Waters Pierce directorate.
 The Waters Pierce attorneys at the con cluson of the St. Louis hearing will take depostions in Texas, Louisiana, Tennes- see. New York and Illinois in an attempt to show that the Standard Oil company has broken faith with national and state governments and still is operating as an illegal trust through it's subsidiary coHI- panies.
 Though the Standard was busted from Texas, attorneys for the Waters-Pierce company say they can prove that 1t IS still operating there under the name Of the Magnolia Petroleum company, which has headauarters at Dallas and refneriss at Corsicana and Beaumont.
 The Standard oil company's property in Texas was sold by the state under the order of custer December g. 1900. Accord ing to the records the buyer was John Zaley of Galveston. The company osten- sibly was managed by Zaley until April last when the Magnolia Petroleum conn pany was formed
 George w. Mayer formerly manager Of the Kansas City branch of the Standard oil company of Indiana. testified before Special Commissioner Mcdonald this aft ernoon that a share of stock in the Waters-Pierce company owned by w. r. Cowan, president of the Standard oil com- pany of Indiana, had been offered to hi,t as a means of qualifying him for a posi- ton as director and vice president of the Waters-Pierce company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
SENATOR'S ATTACK PRIMARY SYSTEM Proclaimed as Unsatisfac- tOry-Opens Way for
 Graft

Washington, February 2S.--The pri- mary electioZ system adopted by many sta.es was attacked in the Senate to- day during consideration of the cleo tion of Senator Stephenson of Wiscon- sin. Senator Hepburn declared the pri- mary opened the way for graft" while it was condemned as unsatisfactory by Senators McCumber and Overman. Sen ators Borah and Bristow defended the law
 Mir. Heyburn, chairman of the ju- dietary committee. which exonerated Senator Stephenson of charges of cor ruption in his election. admitted he did not approve of the most liberal' ex- penditures made on MT Stephenson s behalf in the election, but insisted the election was valid. He characterized the primary as straw vote which gave opportunity for "grafting."
 scontending that the right of election was reposed entirely in the legisla- ture MT. Hepburn said MT. stephen son had been actually elected twice, on January 26, 1909, when the two lure G1sn,r the legislature voted for him. t,,re mt Q, by the joint vote on March onsisted the United States Sen 'ehoy,gu no right to go behind the leg | hetfve vote to inquire into the pri- hikN
 ! When Senator Hepburn declared only lfO,o of the 600,000 voters in Wiscon- sin had cast their ballots in the pri- rmary, Senator Overman of North Car plina expressed his dissa tisfaction with Llhe law. Senator McCumber interrupt :ed to say that 1t was a fair example of the operation of the system.
 Mr. Hepburn will resume the discus sion probably tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
WOULD INSIST ON
 USING LEES NAME
Makers of Brand of Liquor Ask for Conference With
 State Officials

s. J. Lang & Co.,, the dispensers oi that brand of liquor labelled Rob ert E.. Lee," are protesting against the action of the sta,- in forbiddine the sale in Alabama of any liquor which bears the name and carries the likeness of the great chieftain Of the Confederacy.
 The company has requested a con sultation with Governor O'Neal, Attor- ney General Robert c. Brickell and Commissioner of Agriculture Reuben F. Kolb and it is understood that the consultation will occur in Montgom cry in the near future.
 As is known many camps or Con federate veterans have protested strongly against what they term a marked indlgnity to the beloved gem eral of the sonth and their protest has been seconded by people in all walks of life.
 The state tocIx action some time ago against the continued use of the label and as a result the company has re- ouested a consultation with state of f1cials.