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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
IDAHO GRAD IN GREAT DEMAND
l.. II. Seymour, 1918 Graduate from
the Varsity, VIII Address Arkansas
Fruit Growers.

A communication which was recent
ly received by Professor G. G. Vim
cent of the horticultural department at
the university from l.. H. Seymour
who graduated from the varsity last
June and is now employed by the Uni
versity of Arkansas as assistant pro-
fessor of horticulture states that its
author has been chosen as one of the
speakers at the annual meeting of the
Northwest Arkansas Fruit Growers
society which will be held on Decem-
ber 10. The topic of Mr.. Seymour's
address will be Fruit Packing"
Mr.. Seymour's knowledge of western
packing methods has placed him in
great demand throughout the state of
Arkansas whose growers are just COM
to adopt western methods. He
will represent the University of Arkan-
sas in daily demonstrations in fruit
packing at the annual Rogers Apple
show which is soon to be held. This
show is one of the largest gatherings
Of fruit growers that is held in the
middle west.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
WILSON NAMES POSTMASTERS
Big Bunch in Washington and Several
i'm idaho Sent In.

WASHINGTON, Nov 20.-The ap-
pointment of the following postmasters
was announced today:
In Washington-M Nestor, vice NJ.
Williams, resigned, Valleyford, Spo-
kane county; H. A. Littlejohn, vice w.
j. Robinson, removed, Pateros, Okla
hogan county; o. Hount vice ]. A.
Hughett, resigned, Godnowe Hills,
Klickitat county; P. Abbey vice F.
Hanson, resigned, Hoodsport, Mason
county; E. H. Hershey, vice E. L. Bur-
man, resigned, Longmiere, Pierce
county; ]. B. Smith, vice E. c. Hadley,
removed, Orondo, Douglas county; A.
P. Vancleave, vice M. A. Miller, re-
signed, Jerry, Asotin county.
In Idaho-L e. Watless, vice ".
Kendall, resigned, Hill City, Blaine
county; A. B. Reese, vice F. B. Pattee,
resigned, Tendoy, Lemhi county; Mrs.
W. Iten, vice D. P. Wickoff, resigned,
Hunnidale, Fremont county.
o. c. Smith has been appointed car
rier of route No. at Almota, Wn.,
vice H. F. Romm.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Here are Some P0sers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.-Passen-
gers who have Travelled or wanted tc
travel via Pullman coaches, have per-
sonally complained in vain, and aired
their troubles in the newspapers, over
the alleged arrogant and imperious
manner, and frequently apparently in
excusable lack of such treatment as
would be expected from corporation
anxious to build up bigger business.
But the California state railroad COM
sion, acting on complaints of many
travellers, is going to the root of the
matter, and has ordered the Pullman
company to appear before it today and
explain its practices, rules and reg
ulations." Rates will not figure in the
but it's scope in other di-
rectionS will be WIDE These are some
of the things the commission wants to
know How much the company de-
pends on passengers tips in figuring
porters' wages. Why upper berths
are pulled down when not occupied,
making lower berths stuffy and cramp-
ed Why the answer "No lowers left
10 often proves to have been mis-
AXE the next morning Why a pas
'enger cannot get his berth made up
when he wants it, but must wait the
,orter's pleasure.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
PLANS COMPLETE
FOR ANNUAL SHOW
EXPECTED THAT 1000 ANIMALS
WILL BE EXHIBITED AT NORTH
WEST LIVESTOCK SHOW.
Big Event Opens on December l at
Lewiston With Monster Parade
Governor Haines VIII Be There.

LEWISTON, Nov. 20-(Special) -
The fifth annual show and sale of the
Northwest Livestock association, to be
| held in this city December 1-6, pro-
misses to far exceed any similar event
ever held west of the Rocky mountains.
1t is estimated by the officers of the
association that nearly 1000 animals
of all classes will be on exhibition, and
the various premiums aggregate $12,-
10000.
Special excursions from Montana,
Oregon, Washington and Idaho points
are now being arranged.
The annual parade at 10 a. m., We'd
nesday, December 3rd, will be an al
legorical presentation of the develop
ment of the Lewiston-Clarkston region
from the time of the aborigine to the
present, featuring the coming of Lewis
and Clarke, the advent of the settlers
and closing with the exhibits of pre-
MUM livestock.
A night horse show will be held on
Friday night, December 9Th, which will
abound in interesting features, includ-
ing U. s. calvary horses from Fort Ri
ley
The annual Get-together banquet
will be given at the Elks' temple on
night, December 4th, at |
which time the award of premiums will
be made to the winners.
The governors of Idaho, Montana aid
will be present during the
week, and many prominent speakers
from all parts of the United Statos.
On December Z, at a. M, union
excursion will leave Lewiston for the
Pacific International Livestock exposi-
ion at Portland, by way of Spokane,
Seattle and Tacoma, with stops ii.
QUITE A round trip rate of $21.1c has
,een secured for the excursion.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
CLEAN CALENDAR
In OTHER COUNTIES
DISTRICT JUDGE L. c. STEELE HAS
RETURNED AFTER HOLDING
SUCCESSFUL SESSIONS.
In Idaho, Lewis, Clearwater and Ne2
Perez Counties Court Disposed of
About 160 Cases.

District Judge Edgar c. Steele ar
rived in Moscow this morning from
Lewiston, where he has just closed the
session of the district court in Nez
| Perce county and announced that he
will make preparations for the opening
of the Latah county term next Monday.
Judge Steele left Moscow in August
to open the fall term of the district
in Idaho county and during his alb
sence has held, terms in Idaho, Lewis,
| Clearwater and Mex Perce counties dis
posing of. about 100 cases. Judge Steele
anticipates disposing of approximately
60 cases during the Latah county term
which will probably occupy the time
of the court about two months.
During the spring term of the dis
trict court Judge Steele disposed of
about 1926 to $50 cases and it is anti
cipated that when the fall term is COM
pleted here that he will have disposed
of between $50 and 900 cases during
the year.
ut is somewhat of pleasure to
return to Moscow and find the improv-
ed condition of the streets by reason
of the paving that he been prosecuted
since my departure in August" said
Judge Steele today. "It is so much in
varience with the muddy condition of
the strets in past years that it re-
quires but short absence and return
to make the improvement more marked
and appreciated.
During my absence the court has
of many cases and the ses
sions held in the several counties have
been very successful and leaves the |
calendar in excellent shape"
Judge Steele is quartered at the
Hotel Moscow where he will live dur
ing the period while in Moscow. Mrs.
Steele remained at Lewiston visiting
friends for brief period before COM
ng here.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Omega Pi VIII Entertain.

Invitations have been issued by the
Omega Pi sorority at the university
for reception to be held Saturday
afternoon at the chapter house in hon
or of Miss Georgia Lucas who recently
arrived in Moscow to assume her duties
as instructor in piano playing at the
varsity, Miss Lucas is member of
the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
The reception will be attended by the
girls of the junior and senior classes
at the university and ladies of the fac
ulty and of Moscow
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Company Was Good.

The Jeanne Russell company that
has been playing at the Orpheum this
week met with splendid success and
gave such good satisfaction to the
theatre-going public that it was de-
cided to remain over and give another
performance tonight. Last night the
company scored hit with the laugha
BILE farce, "A Lesson in Whist" To-
night the company will put on Traps" ;"
Miss Russell's own playlet. Merritt
and Steadman, the popular duo, and
Howard E. Sabin will furnish the spe-
ciality numbers.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
New Officers "Feed" Old Ones.

Arrangements are being made by
the cadet officers at the university fol
an elaborate feed" at Hotel Moscow
dining room this evening. The feed
will be given by the newly appointed
commissioned officers of the battalion
in honor of last years commissioned
officers.
Those who will attend are Command
ant Herbert C. Fooks, Captains Stone,
Gregory, Youngs and Adams; Cadet
Major Carlson; First Lieutenants Be
ier. Krom and Muffer; Second Lieu
tenant Alberts; Morrison and Nickel
waite and Sergeant Major Ellington.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Spokane's New Postmaster.

The appointment of Dana Child as
postmaster of Spokane, Wn. is no sur
prise among those close in touch with
the administration, but the fact that
the state organization and the naional
committeeman has been turned down
has caused considerable comment here.
National Committeeman Pattison had
recommended someone else for the po-
sition.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
JUDGING TEAM TO APPLE SHOW
Idaho Students VIII Compete With
Teams From All Other Northwest
Colleges.

The apple judging team that vii
represent the University of Idaho II
the competitive judging at the Spokane
apple show Friday left for Spokane
this afternoon. The team will be CON-
posed of Hugh Donart, Andrew Christ
enson and John Hayden and will COM
pete with teams from all of the other
colleges of the northwest. The COM
petative judging will be held Friday
morning.
To the team winning first prize will
be awarded silver loving cup and a
cash prize of $25.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
EXPLOSION NEAR CEDAR RAPIDS
Four Injured and One Man Found
Dead Believed to Have Suicided.

4 CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Nov 20.-Three
hundred pounds of dynamite exploded
at the Snousser quarries near here
early today as the employees were
starting to work. Four persons were
injured, one probably fatally. Later
the body of man was found near the
quarry with revolver lying near.
The police think he may have been
responsible for the explosion and that
he committed suicide.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
DEMOCRATIC PLUM TREE
GIVEN A GREAT SHAKE
DANA CHILD GRABBED OFF POSTMASTERSHIP
OF SPOKANE IN SPITE OF ORGANIZATION.
IDAHO PLUMS SOON TO FALL
Pindell of Illinois Named Ambassador to Russia and
Fight Expected on Him-Other Diplomatic Posts
Fed-SOor Settle Moscow Postmastership

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. - Forty
presidential appointments to diplom-
attic posts have been received by the
senate. In addition a number of post
office appointments have been receiv-
ed by the senate. In addition a num-
Der of post office appointments have
received by the senate, chief of which
is the appointment of Dana Child to
be postmaster at Spokane, Wn. While
the advices are unofficial it is under
stood the president may send some
Idaho appointments to the senate to-
morrow if he does not do so tonight
There now seems no doubt that an
agreement has been reached between
the warning factions in Idaho. The
subcommittee on post offices is also
about to report on the Moscow, Idaho
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Killed Like Dogs.
MET SUDDEN DEATH
Chauffeur Fell Asleep in Car and Died
From Breathing Gas Fumes.

TACOMA, Nov. 20.-To keep warm
Chester Conrad, chauffeur, removed
the footboard over the transmission
ofsa touring car in the garage, crawled
in the seat and fell asleep He was
asphyxiated by gas from the engine.
The motor was running when watch
man discovered Conrad.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Asks American Protection.

LONDON, Nov. 20.-Lord Cowdray
head of the British Pearson syndicate
which has Mexican interests amount
ing to millions, has asked American
protection for his property and en-
ployees. Ambassador Page cabled the
request to Washington. Lord Cowdray
today again denied to the Ambassador
that the Pearson syndicate had financ-
ed Huerta
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
PindelI to Russia.

Among the appointments sent to the
senate by President Wilson was that
of Henry N. Pindell of Peoria, Ill. to
be ambassador to Russia The nom
lations committee where fight is like
ly. letter was recently published
purporting to be from Senator James
Hamilton Lewis of Illinois addressed
to Pindell in which the Russia am
bassadorship was offered for a year
without work and merely for the hon
or it will bring Pindell if he agreed
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Diplomatic Appointments.

Among the appointments made to
diplomatic posts were some of the fol-
lowing: Stuart Fuller of Wisconsin,
consul general at large; Thomas SAM
mon of Washington, consul general to
Shanghai; George Scidmore of Wis
consin, consul general to Yokohama.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Dance Last Night.

The dance at the Elks club last night
was attempted by 19 couple and those
present are reported to have enjoyed
the evening
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
SWEEPING REFORM
IN MOSCOW SCHOOLS
BYLAWS OF MOSCOW INDEPEND.
ENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HAVE
BEEN AMENDED.
Merit System VIII Be In Vogue In the
Selection of Instructors and Spe-
ciaI Requirements Provided.

At recent meeting of the board of
trustees of the Moscow schools the
bylaws and the rules and regulations
governing the schools of Independent
School District, No. 8 were completely
revised and were materially changed
in several respects where the old reg
ulations have been out-grown. This
is the first time in the past dozen years
that the regulations and bylaws have
been revised or changed to any great
extent.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
A Mysterious Letter.

The proposition seemed to have been
made as a reward for political services
but Pindell denied that he had receiv-
ed such letter Senator Lewis also
denied that he had written it. 1t is
suspected but not proved that it was
written but Lewis former secretary,
Sidney Moulthrop, now under arrest
charged with forgery
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Must Have Health Card.

AS a precaution against the spread
of tuberculosis and other diseases
another section has been added to the
bylaws of the board providing that no
person shall be employed in or about
the school buildings until he has first
filed with the clerk of the board q
certificate from a practicing physician
of Moscow that he has been so sue
cessfully vaccinated as not to require
re-vaccination within the first year
of his employment and that he is not
afflicted with tuberculosis in active
form.
In many other respects also the old
bylaws and regulations of the board
have been revised especially in the
matter of defining the duties of the
and the officers of the
board.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
UNADULTERATED GALL
OF MEXICAN PRESIDENT
TELLS HIS ADHERANTS THAT ENGLISH SQUAD
RON COMING TO HELP DOWN UNCLE SAM.
SENDING MESSAGE TO WILSON
General Gonzales, Rebel Commander, Cuts Down and
Massacred Federals Showing no Mercy Quar-
ter--Ignored Flag of Truce.

. MEXICO CITY, Nov. 2O.-Pres-
; ident Huerta who has all along
sought to give his adherants the
impression that the powers
would support him against the
United States, intimated to them
today that the British West
Indies squadron was on the way
to Vera Cruz and was coming
to oppose American warships
there.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Scheme of Advancement.

A new section of the bylaws pro-
vides that all reelected teachers shall
be advanced year by year until the
maximum salary has been reached un-
less such advancement should be de-
MED or the teacher should be reduced
in class on recommendation of the
superintendent and the principal of the
building wherein the candidate for pro-
motion is employed. 1t is further
provided that any reelected teacher
may for exceptional merit be advanced
more rapidly than is provided for in
the regular schedule upon unanimous
vote Of the hoard
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
ATTACK VALIDITY
OF REVENUE LAW
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MOS
COW FILED SUIT TO RESTRAIN
COLLECTION OF TAXES,
Allege Double Assessment-Be Believed
to be First Suit Of Kind Filed
in Idaho.

The cOnstitutiOnaIity of certain pro
visions of the new revenue law was at
tackled today in suit filed in the dis.
trict court in which the First National
Bank Of Moscow is plaintiff and the as
SCISSOR and the tax collector Of LataIl
county are defendants. The provision
attacked is concerning the assessment
of real estate belonging to the bank
which is alleged to be included in the
value Of the capital stock, the point
being raised that by assessing the real
property that it amounts to double
assessment. c. j. OrIand is attorney
for the plaintiff.
The suit is the first of it's kind to be
instituted in the state, it is believed.
enue act, and it's termination will be
watched with interest by all banking
firms in the state. The complaint
prays the court to prevent said officials
from attempting to collect taxes on the
property in dispute. 1t has developed
that practically all the banks in La
tab county, assessed similarity, have
paid their taxes under protest. 1t is
believed that regardless of the verdict
of the district court that one side or
the other will carry the action to the
supreme court.
Grounds for Action
The complaint if it be required to
pay taxes upon the shares of it's So
ital stock assessed at $104,706.90 and |
upon it's real estate of the book value |
of $14,0O899 which is separately as
sessed. it and its stockholders will be
required to pay taxes upon property
in excess of it's possible value in the
sum of $14,00899 and in taxes there
IN in the sum of $479.10 The COM
)laint prays that the defendants be
'estrained from collecting or attempt
ng to collect the sum of $35S0.96 en-
cred on the books of the assessor as
axes due from the plaintiff for the
ear 1913.
The Vital Point.
The vital point in controversy ap- ,
'ears to arise in the manner in which
he real estate and the capital stock
f the plaintiff was assessed by the de- 9
endant. The complaint sets out that $
4 assessing the property of the plain t
if the county assessor levied on the :
cal estate held by it as of the value +
f $14 4,00899 and on it's capital stock 6
$ of the value of $1O4, 4,7069O whereas
le value of the capital stock is in Il
usive of the amount at which the n
sal estate was assessed, and that the
Iaintiff should not be required to pay Il
.xes on the real estate assessed sep h
-ately and again with the amount of G
e capital stock.
Tender Money to Court
1t appears in the complaint that the
IN of $310186, the amount claimed g,
the plaintiff to be due as it's taxes tr
r the year 1913, was rendered to the sc
PENDANTS and by them refused on the tI
ound that that amount was insult th
lent to cover the amount of the taxes m
tered on the books of the assessor. es
ION the filing of it's complaint the w
aintiff deposited the amount of ar
10186 with the clerk of the district Bl
lrt as an evidence of it's intention sit
d ability to pay the amount of it's tr;
res justly and legally levied m,
- co
.PLOSION NEAR CEDAR RAPIDS ~
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Must Have Experience.

In an effort to bring the standard
of the Moscow schools up to the high
est possible rank new section wa>
added to the bylaws of the board in
which it is provided that hereafter in
order to be eligible to appointment as
a teacher in the lower grades every
candidate shall have had at least a
normal school education, or its equiv
alent, and at least two years success
full experience in graded schools of ac-
ceptable rank. Teachers having the
minimum qualifications will be assign
ed to the lower grades and a gradual
scale according to qualifications will
be followed throughout the higher
grades up to the high school.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Ignorant OH English Fleet.

Ignorant OH English Fleet.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Secretary
Of State Bryan repeated this afternoon
that Nelson O'Shaughnessy wouldn't
leave Mexico City unless President
Huerta handed him his passports. In
case of an emergency, he added
O'Shaughnessy knew exactly what to
do.
1t is not explained why England
should send it's West Indies squadron
to Vera Cruz. The state department
admitted that Admiral Sir Craddock,
commanding the approaching squad
ron, outranks Admiral Fletcher, the
American commander, but no compli-
cations are expected. A suggestion
that Admiral Dewey be sent to Vera
Cruz to take command is secuted at
the navy department this afternoon.
Huerta Sending Message.
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 20.-President
Huerta's son-in-law, General Fuento,
M iOe4o
mission, is reported to be on his way
to Washington with a message from
Huerta to President Wilson.
The supposition was that Huerta had
a proposition to make which is little
short of unconditional retirement and
that he could not make it to John Lind
because the latter had refused to re-
ceive any message other than an an
nouncement Of his resignation.
Moving American Troops.
LAREDO, Tex, Nov. 20.-Four |
troops of United States cavalry were
ordered here from Fort Houston to
strengthen the border patrol. Troops
fired on the rebels who attacked Neuvo
Laredo, across the river, driving the
refugees who had gathered there to
this side.
GongaIes Fiend.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Nov. 20-Most
of the 300 or more federals killed when
General Gonzales rebel forces captur-
ed Victoria, were maSSdcreu dcCOTuluS
to message received here today. At {
ter the fight had ragged for hours, the !
report says it was decided that the !
bulk Of the federal forces should quit t
the city and retreat to Tula, leaving a
$50 to hold the defenses and thus de- t
lay the rebel pursuit. This plan was
carried out After the departing body
was given a start, the commander OF
those remaining rode out under flag .
Of truce to surrender. General Con
zales replied, it is said, "He didn't wish =
to take any prisoners"
Killed Like Dogs. a
Realizing themselves doomed, the e.
'ederals barricaded themselves in U
convent where they made a last stand. b
I few escaped but most of them were $;
either killed resisting or hunted to CT
leath in the streets. Gonzales pur- al
ued the retreating body and overlook ia
hem at Tu1a, killing many. He is re-
'orted to be marching on Tampico r.
oday
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-20
Only College Graduates Eligible.

1t is provided in the same section
that no candidate shall be elected to
teach in the high school who is not
a graduate of some college or uni
versity and who has not had at least
two years experience as a teacher
in high school of acceptable rank.
A salary schedule is being worked
out by the board and will be complet-
ed at the next regular meeting. Teach
ers will be assigned to grades ac-
cording to their qualifications and will
be compensated according to the ad-
vancement of the grades in which they
teach.