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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-07
al Mission Of Coincidence TO

Japan
In August last | accredited the Sec
rotary of State as special ambassador
to japan, charged with the mission of
bearing to the imperial family, the
Government, and the people of that
Empire the sympathetic message of
the American Commonwealth on the
sad occasion of the death of His Ma
jesty the Emperor Mutsuhita, whose
long and benevolent reign was the
greater part of Japan's modern his
tory. The kindly reception every
where accorded TO Secretary Knox
showed that his mission was deeply
appreciated by the Japanese nation
and emphasized strongly the friendly
relations that have for so many years
existed between the two peoples.
South Amerioa
Our relations with the Argentine Re
public are most friendly and cordial.
So, also are our relations with Brazil,
whose Government has accepted the
invitation of the United States to send
two army officers to study at the
Coast Artillery School at Fort Mon
roe. The long-standing Alsop claim,
which had been the only hindrance to
the healthy growth of the most friend
ly relations between the United
States and Chile. having been elimin-
ated through the submission of the
question of His Britannia Majesty
King George V. as ''amiable compost
teuh," It is cause of much gratifica-
ton to me that our relations with
Chile are now established upon firm
basis of growing friendship. The
Chilean Government has placed an
officer Of the United States Coast Ar
tillery in charge OF the Chilean Coast
Artillery School, and has shown APP
probation of American methods of
confiding to an American firm impor-
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
CATTLE PRICES

Twenty-one head of Wyoming grass
steers. averaging Ills pounds, brought
$3.50 per cwt., on the Omaha market;
one steer weighing 2290 pounds
brought $40 per cwt of 1929. In both
Instances prices are the highest ever
aid for range steers on any market
nd probably viii never be exceeded
;hicago's record being $9.05. Steers
yere horned and branded raixed Here
ords and Shorthorn5, bred and raised
4 Carbon county, Wyoming, by the
owner w. A. Weaver. of Alcova. They
yere driven so miles to loading point
nd carried in cars distance Of near
a thousand miles and still good
nough to average at Omaha S166 to
ne animal and established world
ecord
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
RUPERT'S MAIN LINE
West Bound Freights Over Ru-
pert-BIiss Cut-Off

At last Rupert is on the main line,
he Oregon Short Line has made the
North Side Branch a part of their
iouble track system across the state
md the first through train went over
he cutoff Tuesday evening. and here
lfter all west-bound freight trains will
De run via Rupert over the Rupert
Bliss cutoff
The well at Jerome has been finish
ID and one at Rupert is to be put dcwr
at once, so we are informed. 1t i
probable that this Gew arrangement
will necessitate the services of an oD-
orator for All all night shift, iusteae
of part OF the night, a5 is now the case
The train Tuesday was drawn by
big 900 class engine, the biggest on
ever down the branch and was pull
ing Al cars loaded with 1900 tons of
reight.-Rupert-P Pioneer Record.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

The patrons of the Riehfeld school
were called together on Tuesday after
noon by the teachers to discuss tn
need of mutual help between parentS
and teachers.
Madam Kays, who with her hu5-
band is visiting here at present With
their son, NJ R. Kays; and who has
had experience in organizations in
volving parents and teachers in theil
home in Phoenix, Arizona, was pres
ent and addressed the meeting. Sh;
spoke of the wonderful benefit to bS
derived from perfect understanding
between parent and teacher; of how
interest in the child and the child's
welfare is furthered by such an or
ganization of the material benefit to
the school in the way of making the
school-room attractive and whole
some
The difficulties in the way of fire.
quent reorganization and possible
Sinking of burdens were discussed.
with other perplexing problems which
VIII come to any such organization.
The address was interesting and pleas
ing.
Following the address number of
the mothers and two members of the
school board spoke in favor of a par
ent-teacher association.
Prof. Gorow acting chairman the
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

iuct the affairs of their Offices as to
comply with the wishes Of the major
ity Of the people. and should at all
times be governed by and enforce ex-
isting laws OF the State and Nation.
We believe in honest and economi-
cal administration of ali public affairs
and strict compliance with and en-
forcement of the laws.
We believe that municipal govern
ment in every branch should be con
Quoted economically and along strict
business lines ana we believe that pub
lie Official in whatever capacity should
attend to his duties and transact all
public business along economical lines
the same as a prudent business man
would attend to his own personal and
individual affairs.
We believe that Public Utility Com
missions would tend 10 he betterment
and upbuilding of our progressive
State and we urge that legislation to
establish such Commission be enacted
as soon as conditions warrant the
adoption of same.
Approaching the value of good roads
and their tendency towards develop
ing a community rapidly and substan-
TALLY, we pledge ourselves to do ali
within cur power towards promoting
the building and repairing cf our high
way system throughout our entire
County
Lastly, if elected, we, and each of
us, pledge ourselves to do our respec-
tive duties, administer the duties OF
our respe ctive Offices in an honest,
fair, impartial. economical and effic-
lent manner to the best of our ability.
Executed at the request and on be-
half of the Republican Nominees for
and County Offices this nth
day OF September, 1912.
c. F BORDEN Chairman.
LEAH NJ BURNSIDE, Secretary.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
Republican County Platform

Platform adopted by The Republican
Nominees for Legislative and COUNTY
Offices Within Lincoln County, State
of EGahO, September II, 1912.
We. the Republican Nominees for
Legislative and County Offices within
and for Lincoln County, State of Ida
40, desiring to promulgate our polit-
ical principles, do hereby make the
following Declarations and pledge our
selves in the following manner:
We reafhrm nur allegiance to tbs
principles of the Republican party and
we firmly believe in the ability and
wisdom Of the Grand Old Party to cope
successfully with all public questions
in a progressive manner resulting in
the future as in the past in wise and
Just administration Of our public af-
fairs.
Acknowledging ana approaching the
splendid services rendered to our
OidtG Dt Jul db1C iCplt oClldtlNC CO III
Congress we heartily endorse all their
transactions and efforts in behalf Of
our State and our Nation and in par
Gcular do we entertain and cherish a
just pride in the accomplishments of
our able and loyal United States Sen
ator, Borah, and fully appreciate the
noble work 50 well performed in be-
half of our Commonwealth and the
Nation by this distinguished States
man, and we pledge our united sup
port in his reelection to succeed him
self
We believe in progressive policies
and in carrying them into effect by ac-
i've work rather than promises and
declarations.
We believe the people are the true
rulers in a Republic like ours and the
officials from the highest to the low
sst-are and Of right should be the ser
wants of the people and should SO con
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
HILL CITY
Camas Prairie Town Forging
Ahead

Camas Prairie Town Forging
Ahead
G. w. Mickelwait returned Sat
urday from Hill City and is well
pleased with the future prospects
of the Camas Prairie metropolis.
Mr.. Micelwait says that the crops
around Hill City are excellent and
the farmers all good shape, which
together with the stock and mining in
dustries at that end of the prairie will
make Hill City one of the best towns
in Idaho, in short time.
The town now has several busines
houses, all occupied by live, up to-date
business men, ond every one of them
is booster.
A four pen stock yard with two
loading schute has been built and
by the time the shipping season ends
several hundred car lads of stock
will hae bee shipped from Hill City.
The new depot is under way at
present and will be second 20 none
along the entive Central Idaho and
will be upto-date in every particular.
The section house and the Jap
house are each nearing completion
besides several Other buildings of
lesser Importance.
The Y has been moved from Blain
to Hill City and large storae track
built at the end of the Y
The yard room looks like some
big diision point, there being all
told $4,000 feet of track at Hill
City.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
Parents Teachers
Organization Perfected thGt VIII be
of Great Benefit to RichfeLd
Schools. Meet Monthly

officers were elected, some working
committees were appointed and the
organization started
Mrs. Denecke, who had experience
4 the parents organization in Boise,
vas elected president, and Mrs.
sletcher, representing the mothers in
he country, secretary
Twenty-three parents and teachers
lgned for membership, and it is ex-
1ected there will be as many more.
he obligations of membership are
cry Tighten cents a year and at
end the meetings when possible
Some of the present problems were
,rought up for discussion. The chill
lren need more of an outdoor play
ground and better place to play on
rainy days than the basement now is.
The problem of the better supervis-
ion of the children, to and from school.
was discussed. Numerous sugges-
tions were made for warm lunches for
the children, some Of whom start for
school at seven in the morning.
All of these questions and many 9th
ers will be taken up by the new Par
eat-Teachers' Association.
The cooperation of all the patrons
OF the school is solicited.
The next meeting will be held Fri
day, Oct. fS. at 2:3O o'clock, at the
school building.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
Three Year Homestead Bill
Viii Enrich State Treasurer Several Thousands of
Dollars in Taxes

Millions or dollars worth of addition
al taxable pro! crtv, the issl le of patent
10 thousands OF acres of land and tlou-
sands of dollars going into the state
treasury in the shape of taxes will be
some of the first results of the Borah
three-year homestead law.
Within the next 80 days patent will
probably be issued to 4O,64O acres of
land in the Boise district alone. With
an average of 100 acres to each of the
254 patentees, the total will be 40,640
acres of land. Valued on an average
Of $50 an acre. the total assessed valu-
alton of the land that will receive
final papers in the next 80 days will
be SS12.S00
The first 80 days of the workings of
the homestead law is but sample of
what is to come, the land officers be-
lieve. Figuring, however, on an even
stream of applications for patent all
through the year, the value of the land
that will be patented and become tax
able under the state laws will be S2,-
1873. 400 and a total of III .920 acres
These figures are revelation to
those who have not kept thoroughly
posted on the workings of the new law
They show but the effect on the Boise
district alone. The Blackfoot land Of
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
CHANGED His Mind.

Green was paying his first visit to
racecourse. He had heard tales OF
welshers and ticket-snatchers and
lurid stories concerning the pugilistic
henchmen of bookmakers. but still
such things did not prevent him hav-
ing a bet on a big race. He backed
an outsider, and it won. With
seraphic smile on his face he went
I'D to draw his winnings.
''Well, what dye want?" asked the
bookmaker sticking ous a mottled un-
derjaw. while the square-faced clerk
scowled ferociously.
'Er-nothing" stammered Green.
I've just brought your visiting-card
back to you
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
WeoUer Trial at Shoshone
Young Man Charged With Murder of Lena speeys
on Trial for His Life

Shoshone, Sept 24--Ray Weaver.
charged with the murder of Lena
Speers, was placed on trial yesterday.
The time occupied in the selecting of a
jury was brief indeed for so important
and celebrated case. The jury was
sworn in at 2:30 O'Clock and witnesses
were examined.
fendant dispatched to Miss Lena
Speers, at Acequia, box of candy in
which was concealed a bottle of oil of
tansy for the purpose OF relieving her
condition, that the deceased drank the
poison, about half ounce, and in an
hour and a half was dead
The defendant fled and was captured
at Walla Walla by Deputy Sheriff
Chapman Of this county
The jury selected to try the case is
composed of Stephen H. Chase, Hey
burn; Stanley Steck Shoshone; B. M.
Price, Shoshone; J. w. Dwyer, Good
ing; Norman Annett, Jerome; Henry
Carpenter, Gooding; B. B. McCament
Jerome; l.. Lemunyen, Shoshone; Joe
Krivanek, Wendell; E. Garrison, Wen
dell; Ralph e. Evans, Gooding, and
Frank 6. Freeman, Jerome. he de-
fendant was represented by Attorney
Guy Bissell of Gooding and the state
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
What neoId.FiIIedv Means.

There is a notion largely held by
purchasers of ''god-filled' watches
that the cases are, in some mysterious
fashion, impregnated with gold. As a
matter of fact, the term is very mis-
leading. Gold filing consists in the
employment of two sheets of gold be-
tween which is placed section Of
solder-coated base metal.
This metallic sandwich is heated
and pressed so that the three parts
are welded, with the gold outside
Harper's Weekly.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

fee does almost as much business az
does the Boise district This Is also
true of the HALEY Office while the ones
at Occur dAlene and at Lewiston also
do a large volume OF business In the
course of a year.
Playing with the figures again and
supposing that the other Offices do an
equal business in this particular
branch of their work as does the Boise
district, the startling sum of 81, PSI 200
in taxable property would be thrown
in the hands of the tax assessors in the
next 80 days and the total sum of So
753,600 in the course of the first year.
on total amount of 487 $50 acres of
land available during the 12-month
period.
The estimates on the effect the Law
will have on the Boise district ware
made at the federal land Office here
yesterday when the number of applica-
tons fer proof were made to the reg
lister and the receiver 1t was found
that 254 homesteaders in this district
had asked for the final proof papers
that would give them patents to their
land From this. it was figured out
the other facts that show just how the
law will effect this district within tina
next so days and, on that estimate, FOR
the first year that It is in e6ect.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
FINE HOME

Senator F. W. Gooding is building
a cottage at Gooding, Idaho, for his
daughter, which when finished will be
the cosiest and most up-to-date resi-
dence in Gooding. 1t will contain six
rooms, which will be equipped with
electric heat, electric lights, and an
electric range will be installed The
woodwork will be of the best mate
iials and the floors will be Of hard
wood. The cottage is expected to be
entirely finished within month, and
viii then be known as the Gooding cot
tlge.@Twin rails News.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
END IN SIGHT
Litigation Over Idaho Hardwood
COmpanY Stock.

Company Stock.
What is hoped is the closing chapter
Of the eucalyptus fraud perpetrated on
the citizens of Camas Prairie some two
Years ago was opened this week. when
Sheriff Hart arrived en- the valley with
summons for some thirty purchasers of
stock in the Idaho Hardwood company.
SHE suit is being brought by James a.
Murray, supposed innocent purchaser
Of the notes given for the eucalyptus
stock, and the attorney bringing the
.uils is S. c. Winters of American
Falls.
The trouble dates hack to the fall of
1910, when a stock salesman arrived
in Soldier with letters of Introduction
from some of the most prominent men
in Idaho, who heartily indorsed the
stock and recommended it. AS a re-
suit the agent had no difficulty in plac-
ing about $4,000 worth before he left
che valley.
Very soon after this, local purchas-
srs of the stock were in California and
had occasion to visit the lands, with
he result that the fraud was dlscoy-
ared, and a meeting of the stockhold-
srs was called and an attorney engag-
ed to defend them. This resulted in
some $4,000 Of fhe notes being return
Cd to the makers and promise by the
company that all of them would be re-
ticned in due time.
year ago it develored that the
company would attempt to collect the
notes, and preparations were made to
tight the action The present suits VIII
be fought oIt in court, and there IS bit
little question that they viii be won by
he makers OF The notes. In the mean
lime che officers of the company are
under indictment by the federal grand
jury for using the mails to defraud.
Camas Prairie Courier.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

the case was called were Mr.. and Mrs.
D. c. Weaver, the parents of the de-
fendant; Edna Weaver, a sister and
one of the witnesses for the state
Claire Weaver, brother, and William
Heyl and wife of Buhl.
Friends of the dead girl present were
DR.. J. L. Benson and wife OF Acequia,
Dr.. Charles p. Zeller of this city DR.,
Dill of the Dill hospital, and others
The most important witness for the
day was Miss Edna Weaver, sister
of the defendant. She testified that
she sent the box of candy after her
brother had fled for Oregon. That she
recalled it from The mails and exam
ined it and found the candy and tins
deadly drug. She was quite overcome
with emotion as she delivered her test
imony, and this was shared by her
brother, who could not lift his eyes to
look at his sister while on the witness
stand
Miss Pauline Naples was another
strong witness for the state She test
flied that on the evening be fore the de-
fendant disappeared she had walked
with him at Bull and he told her he
was going away because he was in
trouble with q 81 girl
The case has attracted a great deal
of attention and the court room was
filled when the first wit
ness was called. The case will likely
go to the jury Wednesday or Thursday.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
SERIOUS Run AWAY
Mrs. Thos. Byrne, ST.. Thrown
From Wagon


A team belonging to Byrne Bros,
hitched to a wagon, ran away Thurs
day afternoon, throwing Mrs. Thos.
Byrne, Sr, from the wagon and seri-
ously injuring her.
She was enroute home from town,
and when arriving at the Mike Byrne
ranch, just west of town, the driver
wrapped up the lines and went to the
house to deliver some groceries, when
the team became frightened and ran
away, with the above result. She was
picked up in an unconscious condition
and taken to the home of Mike Byrne
and Doctor McReynolds summoned.
Mrs. Byrne's is upwards of seventy
years of age, and it was feared for
time that the accident would prove fa-
tai but as no bones were broken, at
this writing she is resting easier and
hopes are entertained of her speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Byrne has the respect of the en-
tire community and all join in wishing
her speedy recovery.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

Awakened early one morning, re-
Gently, by the frantic barking of his
collie dog, resident of Maxwellton,
Dumfriesshire, Scotland, discovered
that the house was filled with gas. The
frightened man was just in time to res
cue the members of his family, who
were almost overcome by the gas.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

One r5r.Hc pie Ell the Sctton1-
The principle of human brotherhood
has been the secret of the power OF
81, the great leaders and of all great
movements.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
Enriish Scifishness.

You cannot make an Englishman be-
lieye that his country is in a bad way
so long as l.a n'Yn affairs are flourish
ing.-G w. Bread.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
Christianity.

Many a man would find it easier to
do his Christian duty of he were not
so busy trying to do his Christian
friends.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26
RichfeId Day Menu
What the Ladies of the RichfeLd
Tract VIII Furnish to Make Up
the Big Dinner for Tomorrow

Arrangements are all completed for
Richfeld day, and it now looks as
though the day would be success in
every particular.
The speaking will be held in the
church basement as will the big basket
dinner at noon The display of farm
products will be held in the Ward
building.
1t is expected that practically every
person on the Richfield tract will be
present, besides large number of out
of town visitors.
AS matter of convenience for those
not knowing what to bring for the
Richfield Day dinner, the committee
have solicited some articles, and 9th
ers may bring what they think will be
most needed.
CHICKEN PIE.
Mrs. Schwaner,
" Phelps
q Gild9a
g Clark
:" Fentou
Hopes
9 Williams, Sr.
q Mcmahon
SANDWICHES.
Mrs. Chas. Williams
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

Suhn- arine FrcFn Afar.
szlt Of 5.co0 feet man in an
'pne can sec q submarine gliding
2 70 fee, Under water.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1912-09-26

Twenty Years IS the voting age In
'5wltzor' ana
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-13
Notice of Real Estate
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale

Detault having been made in the payment
r@SAx @ estate mortgage executed and delivered Nj
clifford Charles Larsh Mort9agor. 10 vii
iiams, mortgagee. dated July LIST A D 1911 dnl
Tour months at ter date duly recorded in the oac1
of the Register of Deeds in and for perkin \
county, South Dakota, and afterwards and oJ
the first day of December, A. D 1912 duy ,s1
signed to A. e. Schall mortgaging the nortA
haif OF the southeast quarter and the south b,a
u the n ortheast quorter of section Twsy.
township Eighteen North, of Range SIXTEEN 81
8; n, M. in Perkins county. South DaEou
There Is due on said mortgage at this date MI
sum OF Three Hundred Eighty 1880 DoIarsl
principal and interest. ard no action or proce,d1
ing having been instituted at law or otherwise NJ
recover said debt or any part thereof:
NOW. Therefore. Notice is hereby given tbst
contained said mortgage will be foreclosed purI
suant to law and the above described propertv
or so much thereof rs is necessary viii be sold
subject to prior mortgage for Eight Hundred
tssoo) Dollars. at public auction to the highes.
bidder by the Sheriff of Perkins county. South
Dakota. at the front door OF the Court House n
the village OF Bison. in said County and State on
Saturday. the 25th day of January. A. D. 1881
ut the hour Of one o'clock. p. m. Of said day, to
pay said mortgage debt, interest costs attorneH
fees and disbursements allowed by law
Dated this 1lth day of December, A. D 1872
A. E. SCHAAL,
Assignee Of Mortgage
Logan Berry. Attorney for
Assignee Of Mortaagee
John Anderson, Sheriff.
Date of 1st publication. Dec. 13. 1912, st