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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
DOLLY DIMPLE'S CALF is
SOLD: $4,000 is PRICE

North Easton, Mass, Jan. IL
w. H. Pitchener of Oconomowoc,
Wis, is the successful bidder for the
calf born four weeks ago TO Dolly
Dimple, the most valuable COW in
the world, the property of F. 10th
rop Ames of this town. The calf
fetched $4,000. 1t will be shipped
west when six months old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
WORKING GIRLS NEED
VOTE. DECLARES RABBI

Kansas City. Mo, Jan. lit is
not for those who advocate woman suf-
frage to give reasons, but for those
who oppose it," declared Rabbi Ste
phen s. Wise, addressing an audience
composed mostly of young women at
Westport high school here. There
are reforms of law needed by the
working women of America which
never will be had until women vote
They will effect these reforms as soon
as they have the opportunity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
BEGUN IN SIOUX CITY

Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. IA
Catholic. college for boys and young
men is assured for Sioux City. The
college will be under the direction
of the third order of ST. Francis, a
branch of the Franciscans. Work
on the buildings will be begun with
in a few weeks and it is expected to
have the first building completed in
time to open the college next fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
81 BELOW TODAY
At PEMBINA, N. D.

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Firty-f below
zero al Pembina, y. d.. was the low
est mark reported today.
In Chicago conditions, though dis
tressing. were somewhat less so than
at places not helped by the influence
OF the Great Lakes. la Crosse, Wis,
a typical example, reporting the llth
day of continued below zero weather.
Indications ali point TO continued
cold.
Duluth. Iinn.. Jan. 1.-THE intense
cold Of the past two weeks continued
today. Thermometers showed 80 10
81 degrees below zero.
In northern Minnesota lumber
camps there are temperatures Of 90
to 50 below. There is much suffering
among men in the woods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
JUDGE SAYS DETECTIVE
BURNS IS NOT KIDNAPER

Indianapolis, Jan. 1l.-Detective
Burns was not guilty of kidnapping
when he captured John J. Mcnamara
and took him TO California last April.
Federal Judge Anderson, who heard
arguments in the case today, indicated
such would be his ruling. The judge
said the case against Burns was with
out merit.
Anderson said the fact that McNa-
mara had pleaded guilty wiped away
the faults, If there were any, as TO
the manner he was taken out of the
state. Anderson spoke highly of Burns
and said it was improper that an in.
dictment and penitentiary threat
should stand against him.
Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. 1l.-"Con-
ners told me Gunrey. Misenor. him
self. Bender, Maple and Charles Stew.
ems planned TO dynamite the hall of
records. and that he, with Bender and
Maple, were told TO do the work.
This statement by Mamsell Parks
was today's contribution TO the con.
spiracy 70 destroy the county building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
N0BLEMEN TO TRIAL
IN $500 GEM THEFT

Minneapolis, Jan. 11.-Wilfred
Stuart Sheldon Dickson, who says
he is member of noble English
family, will face trial next Monday
on a charge of stealing diamonds
valued at $4,000 from Mrs. Olga
Won w. Haskell, society woman of
Minneapolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
The Weather
Forecast Till 7 p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Generally fair and continued cold
tonight and Friday, with the lowest
temperature tonight about 10 de-
grees below zero.
Temperature at a. m. 10
Highest yesterday 2, lowest last
night 10.
Velocity of wind at a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. n. 20
at a. N. 90.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
EPIDEMIC STOPS
TEXAS MEETINGS

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1.-THE men
ace of meningitis in Dallas and other
cities in north and east Texas has
caused such fear that public gather
ings are practically abandoned. Even
church meetings have been given up.
The state board of health reports cpl
demic conditions improved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
COST EXPERT Is WITNESS
AT TRIAL OF PACKERS

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Henry Meyer, ex-
pert accountant in charge of figuring
the test cost of slaughtered animals
for Armour, resumed the witness
stand today in the packers trial. His
examination was along lines intended
to show how the test cost of cattle
is figured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
EXAMINATION OF MRS.
MORROW is DELAYED

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE examination
OF Mrs. Rena b. Morrow. charged with
the murder OF her husband. Charles
j. Morrow, was continued yesterday
until this afternoon, at the request of
Inspector Clancy. He asked the con
tinuance before Municipal Judge Fake
at the Hyde Park court because OF
the illness of Assistant States Attor-
ney Northup. No evidence was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
LAST OF INSURGENTS.
MINERS TO SUBMIT
TO new WAGE SCALE

Indianapolis, Jan. 11-President
White of the United Mine Workers
OF America today issued a call for
joint conference of miners and oper-
ators in the bituminous coal states of
PENNSYLVANIA, West Virginia, Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois here jan 25 for
the purpose of agreeing upon a wage
scale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
UNWRITTEN LAW FAILS
TO HELP BLACKMAILER

Kansas City, Mo- Jan. 11.-David
Lewis was sentenced to year in Jail
and a $50 fine for an attempt to black
mail W. S. Webb, vice president of
the Missouri Savings bank. Lewis
plea was the unwritten law. Lewis
wife, former manicurist, testified
against Mr. Webb in an effort to save
her husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
rs MOR0S FALL
In JOL0 ATTACK
Malcontents Surprised Whe1
They Attempt to Ambush
U. S. Troops.
TWO OF LATTER WOUNDED
Commander Perishing. Believes In
cident Ends Resistance to
Disarmament Order.

Manila, Jan. 11.-Twenty-six Moros
were killed today while they were at
tempting to ambush American troops
on the Island of Jolo. Lieutenant Nc
Gee of the End cavalry and private
were wounded.
OPPOSE AMERICAN RULE.
Brigadier General Pershing, com
mander of the department of Mindanao,
expressed the opinion that this fight
would mark the end of armed opposi-
tiOn of the Moros to American rule in
Jolo and especially so in regard to re-
sistance against the order for general
disarmament of natives.
LAST OF INSURGENTS.
The Moros who lay in ambush for
the American troops on this occasion
comprised, he said, the last of the re.
naming malcontents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
"PRETTY FIRE" NEARLY
COSTS CHILD HIS LIFE

Des Moines, Jan. 11.-Playing with
matches nearly cost Harry Hatton his
life. He is three years old. His young
playmate ran to his mother in the
kitchen explaining: Come and see
the pretty fire, mamma" The boys
mother extinguished the fire. The
and arms. Physicians say he will re-
c0Ver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
Bury Dickens in New York

New York, Jan. 11.-It has been de-
cided by relatives of the late Alfred
Tennyson Dickens, son of the English
novelist, that the body of Mr.. Dickens
shall be buried in New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
Troons Sail for China.

Manila, Jan. 11.-Troops detailed for
service in China will embark on the
transport Logan this afternoon, sail
ing probably Friday morning The
voyage will occupy about 10 days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
RUSS SHIP F0UNDERED
WITH 172 PASSENGERS

Bucharest, Roumania, Jan. IL
The Russian steamer Russ foundered
during a gale in the Black sea, with
all it's passengers and crew, tOtaling
.172 persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 4:53; rises 7:23; moon rises
20 a. M; Venus and Jupiter and Mer-
curry all seen daily remOdeling their
triangle in east at dawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
New Princeton Head.

Princeton, n. j., Jan. 11.-Dr. John
Grier Hibben Stuart, professor of
logic, was today elected president
of Princeton university by the board
of trustees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
STATE TO BUILD ROADS
BY LEGISLATIVE PLAN

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 1.-THE
good roads committee of the Attn
general assembly is meeting here.
The committee, of which Homer j.
Tice of Petersburg is chairman, was
expected to ask the next legislature
that local highway commissions be
abolished and the work placed un2
der the supervision of a state COM
mission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
Governors Wife Is Better.

Minneapolis, Jan. 11.-Mrs. A. o.
Eberhart, wife of the governor of
Minnesota, who was operated on two
weeks ago for appendicitis at local
hospital, has SO far recovered that
she was taken to her home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
Rirminaham in Port,

| Hamilton, Bermuda, Jan. 1.-THE
United States scout cruiser Birming
ham arrived here. The destroyer Nc
Call is lying off st. Georges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
School Building Is Burned.

Bloomington, Jan. IL. - While
teachers and pupils we're at dinner,
the principal public school of Glib
son City caught fire and was destroy
ed. The loss is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
Feared He Could Not Wed; Kills Self.

Rockford, Ill, Jan. 11.-Arthur Van
ston committed suicide by hanging
with a halter. He feared business
reverses were going to prevent his
marriage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
Guilds Meet Empress.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 11.-Ambassa-
dor and Mrs. Guild were presented to
Empress Alexandra at the palace to-
dag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
Small Fire in Board of Trade.

Chicago. Jan. 11.-Fire in the board
of trade building this afternoon caus-
ed a small loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
And a Nickel Cut

New York, Jan. 11.-Refined sugar
was reduced cents hundred pounds
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-11
TWO Killed In Exclusion.

Wilpin, Mimi, Jan. IA powder
mill blew up today. James Healy and
Charles Winter were killed.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE sECRE-
TARy OF AGRICULTURE, 1912.

lhe sixteenth annual report Of
the Secretary Of Agriculture, made
public last week, begins with a SER
les Of short paragraphs in which
some important agricultural truths
are strikingly expressed. 1t pro-
cccds with the customary review Of
the agricultural production and for
cign trade Of the year and contains
some results Of an investigation into
local conditions affecting agricul-
tural credit, the usual condensed
statements Of the work Of the hu-
rcau- during the year, and a long
account Of the work and achieve
mcnt- of the department during the
l6 years throughout which Sccrc.
tary Wilson : service has extended
Most productive Of all agricul-
tural years in this country has been
1912, declares the report. The
earth has produce | its greatest an
nual dividend. The sun and the
rain and the fertility of the soil
needed not the human controversies.
hut kept ON working in cooperation
with the farmers efforts to utilize
them. The reward Is a high general
level Of production. The man be-
hind the pillow has filled the Nation
larlcr, crammed the storehouseS,
and will send liberal supplies to for
eign countries.
Further comments on the rcpor
will be- made later on.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
BARNARD MANI RE OR COM MER.
ClAL FERTILIZERS, WHICH?

Commercial fertilizers are neces-
Sary in some parts Of the United
States. In Idaho and in many other
states where stock raising is a part
of the system of agriculture, COM
mercial fertilizers are not needed.
Barnyard manure i a valuable
asset to any farm in that it supplies
To the soil all that commercial fer
tilizers can add with other elements
that commercial fertilizers cannot
supply.
ManureS are superior to CONNER
rial fertilizers in the following Way:
Manure- add bacteria 90 the soil
which are essential in forming plant
food from the humu- present. Com
mercial fertilizers do not increase
the bacterial content.
Manure correctS any acidity OF
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
SALMON RIVER CASE.

Motion for dismissal ON the ground
of lack Of jurisdiction was denied
Yesterday in memorandum deci-
sion handed down by Judge Diet
rich of the federal district court IN
thc ease of the Twin Falls Salmon
River Land & Water company ana
thc Salmon River Canal company
against the Vineyard Land n Stock
company.
The plaintiffs are Idaho corpora
firms and the defendant Utah com
many with interests and representa-
t;ves in Idaho and Nevada. All
three companies are claiming title
to waters of the Salmon river.
The Utah company filed the mo-
tion to dismiss for lack of lurlsdic-
tion. but in his decision Judge De
trich quotes several features OF the
case which he believes gives hl'
court authority to hear the issues
Statesman.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

There is to he a public utilities
bill introduced at the next session
of the Idaho legislature and the
commission created thereby will in
all probability he given power to
regulate all the public service utili-
ties of the state. Railroads will he
included in the list with other pub
lie service utilities. The power to
fix freight and passenger rates with
in the state, the power to fix the
minimum rate to he charged by
water, electric and other concerns
and the power to compel public
service corporations to give the pub
lie better service will he severa
features of the bill.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
An Important Meeting.

Saturday OF this week occurs the rcgn-
lar monthly meeting OF the Canal Uscrs
Assn, and it is quite important that
there be Il good attendance OF the mem
bcrs as several important questions will
come up for discussion, one oi the most
important OF which will be relative t.
the locating oi the Government expert
mental farm at this point. There ar,.
matters connected with this that should
he thoroughly understood by the iarrn-
rrs, and to get the benefits to bc derived
from the location OF such Il farm in our
midst there must be concerted action
both among the farmers and busincs,
men. 4 committee has already been
appointed by the business men to look
after the details Of this matter, and ii l.
suggested that a like committee be ap-
pointed from among the farmers 1t il
very important that the right kind OF
men be selected to serve on this commit
tee and to this end, we trust that tn,
farmers will take enough interest IN
the matter to he present at the meeting
on Saturday afternoon.
The matter oi selecting committee /,
act in conjunction with other commit
ices relative to the holding Of the Lincoln
County Fair at this place the coming
year, will also come up for consideration
and here again prccaution should !,
used in selecting men to serve on thii
committee.
Other matters Of interest to the trac
will core before the meeting and ever
farmer should bear it in mind an,
arrange to be present. Show your inter
est in the Association and the tract il
general by attending these meetings onu
month
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

1t would be most gratifying to
the many friends Of the governor in
Tins section to see him at the head
oi the Interior department, from
the fact that he is one Of the few
men who is familiar with general
land matters, and the rapid dcyel-
opment Of the northwest warrants
placing a man at the head Of this
department who will stand for what
he considers right and Just to all
and IN this respect there il no one
more adapted To the position than
Governor llawley of Idaho.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
TO REGULATE CREAMERlES.

4 dispatch from Twin Falls state,
that one measure which the Twin
FALL delegation will endcavor to
secure the passage of, will lr bill
providing for the regulation of the
prices paid for farm products, etc, =,
bought and sold within the state,
hv companies having more than one
station open for business. This
measure is advocated to prevent the
big companies from lowering or
raising prices to drive out small or
independent companies, as the large
creamcries did in Buhl recently
when they forced local co-opera-
tive creamery company To the wall.
This hill will also he champloned
hy the Idaho State Dairy assocla-
ton under the leadership of IL. }.
YoungS Of Twin Falls, who Is presl-
dent Of that organization.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
IT COMES HIGH.

The Inauguration of the Parcels
Post system the first Of the year will
cost Uncle Sam a pretty penny.
Postmaster General Hitchcock ha.
apportioncd among 1000 poStoficc-
having city delivery $500, ,OOO Of the
parcel, post appropriation to hc
used for equipment for the delivery
Of parcels post business.
In addition To- this emergency
allowance, the postmaster genera
has authorized posima~ters To en-
ploy as many temporary and auxili-
airy clerks and carriers as may be-
necessary to handle the increased
volume of business.
After the parcels post system has
been in operation II days from Jan
uary ! the postnasters are directed
to submit reports showing the vol
ume of the parcels business, the adj
ditional cost and an outline Of tn,
plans for handling the new business
Through these reports the post
master general expects To take n
close estimate of the cost of tn,
parcels post, so that he may inform
congress what appropriations may
he necessary.
More than 10000 scales have
been bought at n cost of S12 900;
the guide and regulations will cos
sl3 600; %, 900 special mail sacks
s23, 900; 10000, 900 tags, $4,000
1870, 600 special zone maps, ,sl3,OO
10000 tape lines, $1,000; and
1873, 600 rubber stamps and small
miscellaneous necessities, sl1 900
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
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$500 Per Yea
the soil. Commercial fertilizers will

the soil. Commercial fertilizers will
not.
Manure adds humuS forming ele-
mcnt- To the soil. Commercial fer
tilizer~ do not. Our new soils need
humus, need some mechanical ele-
mcnt which breaks up the cemented
clay particles and gives a chance for
moisture, air and heat to percolate
through the soil.
Manure increases the water-hold-
ing power Of the soil. Commercial
fertilizers do not.
Manures are cheaper than COM
mercial fertilizers.
From practically every standpoint
barnyard manure is superior to
commercial fertilizers. No farm i'll
this state need lose in fertility if
stock is kept to consume the crops
raised.
JOHN F. NICHOLSON,
Bacteriologist.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

Senator Perky announces that a
vacancy exists in the Naval Acade-
my at Annapolis, that is open to
some Idaho boy. The appointment
will be open to all eligible boys of
this state of the required age and
physical requirements. Examina-
tion for this position will he con-
ducted at Boise on n date to be an
nounced later.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

Karl Hale Dixon, who has edited
several papers in this vicinity the
last one being the Hollister Herald
has forsaken the state and gone to
Montana. lie is succeeded on the
Herald by Jno. c. Harvey, VINO
formerly edited the Herald, but
who has more recently been assocl'
oted with the Twin Falls News.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

Governor-elect Ilaines has ap-
pointed Mai. Fred II. Reed, OF
Wendell, rs State Immigration
Commissioner. This is Il position
that will give the Mai. ample OPP
portunity to show his ability along
this line, as he will be given free
rein.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

Victor q. johnson, of Shoshone,
has been elected as one of the five
citizens of Idaho who are to meet
Colonel Roosevelt at n Chicago con-
vention of the progreSsives.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

The official vote of California IN
the recent election gives Roosevelt
Ia majority He will however,
have only II of the Is electoral
votes, the other two going to Will
son.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12
Immediate Action
Strongly Urged.
State Land Board Pettioned to
Take Definite Action on the
North Side Matter.

Next Monday j. the date set for
the Land Board to take up the
North Side matter again, and il is
earnestly hoped that some definite
conclusion can be arrived at. The
board has had this matter under adj
vlsement now for several months
and it would seem that now the
election Is passed there can be no
excuse for further delay.
We have endeavored in these col
umns heretofore To- point ont the in
Justice that l. being done the tract
through this seemingly needless de
lay. The questions at issue do not
alone affect tine member, Of the Ca
nal CScrS Assn, hut they are Of
vital interest to everyone financially
interested in this section.
The dilatory course pursued 10y
the land board ha, not only had the
effect Of rcianling development on
the tract, hut the uncertainty oi
the final outcome has had its effect
in other ways. Realizing the i'm
Importance of this matter and Il
emphasize the unanimous desire OF
the people in thi, section for deci-
sion on these matters, the following
petition hl- hecn formulated and i,
being quite generally signed, and
will hc forwarded Ia the board:
To the Honorable State Board oi Ian,
Commissioners:
Epi>r. Idaho
We. the undersigned. hereby petition
yonr llonurabl, Board, and represent
and SAY that We are bona lide resident,
nl the Second SEGREGATION known as tn,
Twin Falls North Side Tract, and prop
crly owners thereon, and are not in any
way connected with any Water User
Association. That We believe the matte
now pending hclor. your honorable bod,
between the Twin Falls North Side Lane
Il Water Company and the North Sid'
Water Scrs Association should br i'm
mrdiatcy settled. We dis,'laim any in
tention ol trying to influence any mem
bcr Of the STATE Land Board rs 10 tia
merits oi the controversy, hut We Il" lee
that ihc rantinnons uncertainty ul lie
clSiun concerning our water supply ma
terially affects ns in that it hampers on
Mrlian.. nctaris our growth, and hinder
nnr Developments We appreciate til
necessity OF taking sufficient time 10
the consideration OF problems Of tn
magnitude and lar reaching effect AS til
one now confronting you, but we ie,
that our progress ought not he iurthe
delayed 10y the uncertainty now existing
and therefore We respectfully urge immt
liate action.
The cause which brought abou
this petition is due to the fact tina
the terms of some of the member
of the board will expire with tn
close of the year, and to let tn
matter 60 over to new board mean
another long season of suspense an
probably re-hearing of the whol
matter. Now however, that I'll
members of the board are cognizal
Of the unanimous feeling ON tt
tract in this matter, it is to
hoped that decision will he rel
dcrcd without further delay.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-12-12

MIR. viii IL. Gibson, well known
in this section from his former con-
nection with land board matters,
has been appointed Colonel on the
personal staff of Gov. Haines.