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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-06

philosopher, Empedocles, who
plunged into the burning crater or
the volcano Aetna.
Empedocles was the most fasci-
mating Of the early Greek philoso-
piers. He lived in Sicily in the
fifth century before Christ He for
INFLATED an atomic theory which Is
practically Identical with that OF
modern science, and anticipated
many other modern discoveries.
With all his knowledge he was in
tensely fond OF popular sdmira-
ton.
He was revered as a god by the
people He banished malaria from
the marshes. doubled the harvests
and raised people from the dead.
He expounded his teachings in the
form of beautiful poems and hymns.
His followers-men and women
worshipped his august aspect as he
moved among them with purple
robes and golden girdle. with long
hair bound by n Delphic garland
and brazen sandals on his feet, and
with a retinue OF slaves behind him.
Empedocles could not endure the
thought of losing his glorious beauty
and becoming an object Of pity TO his
men, and especially his women fol-
lowers. He, therefore, gave
Il out that he was about
TO pass into another world
and secretly plunged into ~
the burning crater of ~,
Aetna, hoping that his ~ ~
followers. finding 10 trace 49,
OF his BODY. would believe ~, Sss,,,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-06

slave. No thought
OF her presence
and the considera-
ton due 10 her as
a wife ever pre-
vented him from
enjoying the So
ciety OF his latest
adorer. lie simply
Icon, r,4awHaN n4a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-06

SENS Garcia.
ture of Dan.
uunzio, Show.
ing the Poet in
the Ancient
e. re Elk Cos
tune he Love
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
Chicken Thies Gets
Its Hide busted

r. O. Clark almost killed a big bob
cat out on his farm, during the last
summer He saw an animal he sup
posed was a coyote, out in the berry
bushes; it was partly concealed by the
bushes, so that he could not quite rec
ognize it. Going to the house for his
Winchester rife, he saw the animal
making across the plowed ground, at
good rate of speed, and far enough
to be a pretty small target, though
he could recognize it for what it was,
big bob-cat. The two shots that he
lad time to fire before it got under
over failed to bring it down, though
le was able to dust its hide right
nerrily with the dirt thrown up by
he bullets. Probably no one would
nave expected to find that kind Of @
ooultry-eater so near town, though
hey are to be found in the lavas out
few miles from Richfield
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
RETURNS WITH BRIDE.

A very pretty, quiet home wedding
took place at Denver, Colo, on Satur-
day evening, December 28, 1912, at the
home Of the brides sister, Mrs. Carl
Beckstrom at 1921 East Sixth avenue,
when Rev. Young pronounced the mystic
words uniting Mr.. Joseph Sohlberg of
Richfield, and Miss Ruth Nelson of
Denver, as man and wife.
After the ceremony dainty lunch
was served and congratulations were
showered upon the young couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sohlberg arrived in
Richfield New Years morning midst
shower of rice and good wishes and
were escorted to the Richfield Hotel.
The newly welded couple have begun
housekeeping in suite of rooms in the
bank building and are at home to their
friends.
Mr.. Sohlberg is in the employ of the
H. M. Moore drug company and num-
bers his friends by the score.
The Recorder on behalf of the good
people of Ricefield welcomes them to
their new home and wishes them well.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
Former Resident Visits
RichfeLd Friends

c D. Lehmkuhl was a Richfield Wis
tor Saturday on business. FIe is one
If the j. A. Green Company that is
loing a big engineering and contract
ing business in various parts of the
country The company is made up
almost entirely of young men who
we're with the J. G.. White Company at
he beginning of work here--Day. Col
ms, Lehmkuhl, Green, Hrubeslsy.
Jones, ard others--and that have been
very successful in landing some fine
contracts. Building the big power
house at American Falls has been one
# their most spectacular enterprises
n this part of the West. Mr.. Lehm-
lxuhl asks to be remembered to all
his Richfield friends.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
Carrots As Stock Food
To Be GiUen TryOut

One of the good farmers on the
tract, who is a careful observer as well
S grower, says that the growing OF
sarrots should be one of the best in
lustries known ON this tract. He rails
d carrots the past season, that pro-
luced at a rate almost unheard-of-
.omething like 40 to 80 tons to the
tcre, if the Recorder remembers
fright. Carrots make one of the finest
feeds known for horses and cows; with
little grain, and alfalfa, they will
Keep stock in ideal condition They
re so easily grown and cared for
hat no one need have any difficulty
with the cultivation. The seed is not
Expensive, the roots are easily hand
led, and the yield and value of the crop
S such as to commend it to the at
ention of everyone who raises stock
of any kind.
1t is understood that Ed Feindel will
out in q feed mill, for grinding feed,
md will have a big enough outfit that
he can care for all that may be brought
in.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
NEW LINE OPENED.

The new train sceedule over the Hill
City line went into effect Wednesday,
and calls for a tri-weekly service each
way between Shoshone and Hill City.
Trains going out to Hill City will run
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, re-
turning Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays. Nc. 163 leaves Shoshone at
800 a. M, arriving at Richfield 9:35,
Fairfield 12:l5 p. M, arriving at Hill
City at LOO. Returning No. 164 leaves
Hill City at 7:15 a. M, arriving at
Fairfield at $40, Richfield 11:05 arriv-
ing at Shoshone at 1915 p. m.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
American Falls Man
Named for Position

o. H. Barber, of the American Falls
Press, has been selected by Governor
elect Haines as the new state game
warden Mr. Barber is one of the live
ditorial writer's of the state, a good
business man, has been postmaster at
american Falls for the past four years,
md he will give his new department a
good administration. He had not been
much considered for this place by
hose who have been making up states,
0ut there was every reason from the
first to believe that he would be part
Of the new administration, because of
lis ability and of his high standing in
he party. The place does not neces-
3arily belong to a sportsman. or rather
a sport, but is one of the most i'm
)ortant business departments of the
state government. good administra-
ion would mean so much to the state
portsmen, that all will welcome the
aew appointment as a distinct gain
over the ordinary political apportion-
nent
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02

1t is very generally conceded here
in Richfe'd that the school board made
IN especially wise selection When il
chose Pref George f. Gorcw as super
intendont Of the local schools. They
paid more money than ever before
but it was he wissst investment the
school could possibly have made The
wisdom of the choice is shown in the
! practically every big boy res
.dent on he tract, and some from out
side OF the district, is attending school,
and is interested enough to want to
continue 1t is so common to find
init th boys drop ont boginnins with
he sixth or Sc, ,enth srades and never
return; largely because the school
does not interest them enough in the
practical affairs of life They won't
study Latin, Greek. and a mess Of the
stuff commonly handed to them as the
course of study; they want something
that they can use. can make things
with, can see the immediate value of.
ike instruction III agriculture. in book
keeping, in the many branches that
enter into everyday life Prof Gorow
has evidently been a boy at some time
in his life, and remembers what they
demand of a school; and it appeals to
his maturer judgment as a rational, vi
tai need. There is no school in the
state with keener perception Of what
a school is fora preparation for life
than the Richfield school; there is
many city with imposing buildings.
a long corps of teachers. and an aris-
tocratic course of study that cannot
touch the work Of the RichfeId
schools.
The school is crowded. practically
to its limit of usefulness and safety
and there are more than 100 children
in the district under years of age.
who will soon be in attendance. An
other year will almost require an
other room, or even two more; and
three years will see the district need
ing at least double the present accom-
modations. 1t was good business pol
icy to secure a man who could build
up the school in interest and enthusi-
asm and usefulness. before this great
host of little folks come in to get their
start in life.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02

in that 1t offers a reasonable rate for
the transportation of small packages
not exec eding IL pounds in weight
The express rates have been so ex-
tortionate that the country was fairly
gasping for breath under their ex-
actions. When a package weighing
one and a half pounds costs 70 cents
from Denver to Richfeld; when a
package weighing II pounds costs
$110 from Salt Lake to Richfeld-then
it is high time to call in the govern
ment to offer relief. The new package
system is carried on under a zone"
system, with rates graduated accord
ing to the distance the package is
shipped The rate is higher for short
distances than express, at least for
packages up to the limit of weight al
lowed IL pounds; but one can send
small packages for far less cost than
by express.
Special stamps have to be used for
the packages; ordinary postage stamps
will not be accepted.
The sender's name MUST be on the
package, or the package will not be
forwarded, even if the postage is paid
properly
General instructions as to the pro-
visions of the law can be secured at
the post Office.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
RichfeId Schools Making
Decided Advancement

COW, Idaho, and was buried last
Thursday She has the sympathy of
her pupils and of her many friends IN
his community.
We are glad to have the Mckay
children in school again.
The members of the bookkeeping
class have Installed a large table in
their room and are now able to han
lie their accounts in Dr5inesslike
manner.
Supt. E. NJ. Rapp of Berks Co., Pa
one Of the experts in rural schoul
work, says; There is no reason why
school houses should not be used
more and more for all sorts of social
activity. instruction and amusement.
Every school house, city and COUNT.
more or less can be made triple So
.ial center, as follows:
A Teaching Center Kindergarten.
elementary, high school, evening, etc
A Recreation Center Organized
play, teams, gymnastics. athletics,
clubs, music, baths, luncheons, cele-
hrations.
A Civic and Health Center-People's
Drum, mothers clul parents organ
cations, art exhibits, travelling libra
les, medical Supervision, sex hygiene,
listing nurse"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02

Almost full representation of the
Sew and So Club walked in on Mrs.
Essley Thursday evening, surprised her
completely and took possession of her
house and everything in it, and proceed
ed to make merry until the New Year
dawnee. Games, music, fortune telling
and toasts were indulgsd in, to say
nothing of a generous lunch of various
good things which the ladies had
brought with them.
This date happened to be Mrs. Essley's
birthday anniversary and her friens did
not wish her to be lonely.
In justice to Mr.. Essley we will state
that the ladies allowed him to escape as
they feared the noise would be more
than be could stand
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
SCHOOL NOTES.

The ladies OF the Social Science Cir
Gle presented the Primary room with
beautiful picture by Millet, Feeding
her Birds" The children enjoy their
Christmas present very much.
Our last report shows 10S pupils
enrolled-l2 in the High school, 80 in
the Grammar grades, 32 in the Inter
mediate grades and "a in the Primary
room. This is IS more than were in
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02

the school last year We have 64 boys
and Al girls.
There are as many children in the
district under years of age as we
have in school. That means a new
school house before very long
Peter and john s'cheppers entered
school Monday
Miss Edwin reports a very sad
Christmas. Her brother died the next
day after she reached home. at Mos
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02

School reopened Monday, with full
enrolment, after weeks vacation for
Christmas A one days holiday was
given for New Years day.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02
An Idaho Marketing Association


southern Idaho controlled by the but backed by the Irrigation
panies S n process o
If the organization perfected will have executive head capabl
problems
Markets will be provided planting will be superintendent grad
will will be built all of the the entr
effort of the association directed toward making the who now herr
populated by prosperous farmers is
markets be There intelligence
marketing marketing
necessity, cooperation in growing
belief that they will be- then John MCPHERSON the present State Hor
cultural Inspector will be the executive head the organization
Behind the movement The Idaho Irrigation Company the Kuns
Reclamation Commercial Falls
the lesser communities the southern of the
The Generalization of the markets this its lesson
Not only have the farmers suffered from the gud condition Of the market
potatoes
which shipped the they should
association warehouses
$ n Gooding OF
The lesson has been taught the remedy lies in concerted action
there relationship between Idaho
company Goodng Fruit Growers
possibilities
association He saw that its success meant successful and therefore salts
fed Satisfied farmers will populate this quickly
all the illustrated booklets which be issued
the
company upon the proposition of finding markets.
Then followed the the prices Denver
by W. H. Cannon of the association at the expense OF the Irrigation com
the final that
differences there
organizations there be unity of action
in bringing the harvest of dollars when the harvest of soproducts is
Upon proposition
man for the management of the association know conditions
He know how grading should be done and how build
community name by high standards Of their produce
the business world
This Mr. Mcpherson the has
iven a o
meeting held Good2g
Mr. Mcpherson Major Reed also he WILL in his
capacity state immigration commissioner be position
material aid to the organization
meeting in O.
building the opinion that the organization must be
Boise afr
The first of the when the various communities will be asked
organization perfected general
Mcpherson will
or community There viii
locality who will spend his the
low to get the best possible results
produce and fruit and for the purpose Of handling expeous the out
0 the
The plans contemplate another warehouse along side of the one already
n Gooding. making
the organizations
fee based upon considered most vorab The local expenses
will be borne by the handling charges of the warehouse
The charge estimates
which settlers have the the land
My the land cultivation
per
the project general Thus with
cultivation 1920
Or the benefits be
year.
o
The membership is not be restricted living Carey Act
All eligible.
the will will who
o
meeting will
which Mcpherson present
Those
Mr. Robert MccuIen Twin Falls,
p G. O
oise King Hill Irrigation Ntzel Boise
gaon Mcwaters Twin Falls North
aho government reclamation proecs-Gooding Leader.
SCHOOL NOTES. the school w
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1913-01-02

The parcel post opened for business
Wednesday, January first 1t is going
to be a 81 eat thing for the country,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
FALL OF ADRIANoPLE.

With the triumphant entry of the
 Bulgarian army into the stronghold of Adrianople the end of the Balkan war should be hastened. This is crush
 ing blow to the Turkish empire, loss which they had hoped beyond reason to avoid and on which much hinged in the peace proceedings which proved a failure at London. It is but a nat ural result of the success which has attended the entire invasion of the Bulgarian forces in European Tur- key, in fact while it is the largest city to fall, 1t is but in concert with the superior fighting which the allies have shown throughout the war. The victory has not been secured without great loss of life and suffering, all of which could have been avoided had Turkey been willing to accept the ad- vice of the diplomats and many Of her own leaders, instead of being deter mined to continue ferlorn hope against insurmountabie conditions
 The fall of Adrianepie should sound the call for peace. Preceding 1t the Turkish forces in western Turkey had surrendered and throughout the entire army of the empire there are disheart- ened officers and troops, Turkey has l>ss grounds to stand on today in re- sisting any demands of the allies, than at any other time, Persistence in con- tinuing the war will only weaken what ever hold on European territory Tur- key can expect to retain. Its only course left is to sue for peace on the most favorable terms it can obtain and retire from an ingiorious war. Fur keys record is one steady line of de- feats. The Ottoman empire has lost its terror as a fighting nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
SOUTH AMERICA.

South America offers magnificent opportunities for extension of the trade or this country which have not as yet
 been improved. Each year records a larger volume of business both as to to that country and imports from there. From the best indications we will send 150 million dollars worth Of goods to the countries on that con- tlnent during this year where ten years ago but 4S million were going. The imports have not grown quite as fast, but where 107 million dollars worth were received in 1903 it is indicated that 240 million dollars worth will come here for the fiscal year of 1913.
 Failure to appreciate the importance ward development It Is not until re- cent years that the value of 1t has come to be realized, but there Is period of expansion there and the fact that eighty five per cent. of the merchan- disc sent out from this country to that grand division consists of manufac- lures tells not only of what is being done there but of the fast increasing market which Is being developed With South America alive to it's own pos sfnilities this country is made aware or the failure to properly stimulate the trade through stea mship lines The of increased trade are suf- hcfent to substantiate the most opti- mistic view of the future of South and it is the country which IS prepared to take care of the trade as it bounds ahead that is going to get it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
RURAL SCHOOL SUPERVISION.

Taking proper care of the rural schools is a problem with which all states have to contend and it IS nat urally bigger with some than it is with others. The question of super vision and the superintendency plays an important part in the consideration of the needs of the situation Should the county Superin tendent of schools be a judge, a sheriff. a political office holder. or just an educator who gives his whole time and attention to the schools? Such officials have bee' the county superintendent in different parts of the country. Texas is one of the states which has suffered from this failure to give the proper cor sid eration to education and has decided to abolish it. Realizing that efficient county supervision is necessary for it's three quarters of million rural school children, it aims to give it to perintendents will not be political nominees.
 The proposed plan puts the selec- ton of county superintendent in the hands of the county board of educa- ton to be chosen for educational fit ness rather than for political exped- fency. There are many places where Texas conditions do not exist but there are also many places where the Texas ideal of professionally trained county superintendent, is not yet real fzed. Educators everywhere believe that such an ideal Is so essential to the upbuilding of the rural schools that the office of the county superin- tendent should be wholly professional and not political.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
DIPPING INTO STATISTICS

Did you know began the young man when there came pause in the conversation, that I am collecting statistics? Well, am What Is your favorite flower? And please name your faverite poem.''
 The young woman sitting opposite him laughed. He looked aggrieved.
 You don't seem to realize, he told her, that I am serious. Well, I am. Why laugh?'
 T thought. you. were trying to be were funny. weuldn't you rather try to be funny and succeed than attempt to be serious and fail ?'
 This is no time for harassing aues- tions,'' the young man told her. 1T am sorry you prefer te keep secret your faverite flower and your most admired poem, but. of course, I re- spect your attitude of reserve. How ever you might tell me something else statistical also. I do not ask who is your favorite man: 1 simply ask what kind of a man is your fdeal?"
 You are terribly in need of ideas for conversation. aren't your com mented the young woman.
 "I think I have suggested a most interesting topic" the young man in sisted. You have no idea how devoted I am to statistics. and if you were at all kind hearted you'd not slight the subject.'
 T suppose your ideal" the young man continued, lis a tall, dark. hand some youth with flashing bi-' fFiddIesticks!" said the young wo- man. Girls aren't as foolish as all that! A mans looks don't count very much. Of course, a girl wants a man to be presentable and pleasant looking but she doesn't care if he is actually homely. provided he's the right sort Why, I've seen some ugly men who were simply fascinatingI don't know why. I suppose it was be- cause they had such strong personali- ties. I shouldn't care at all about a handsome man for a husband. Such a man would be more than likely to be Vain.
 I'm glad you are so sensible" com the young man. Tt is cheer ing to the average grubby specimen of manhood to hear a girl talk like that. You see. if 8 man is not espe- ciaI1y good looking he feels that the girls don't care about him. know how it is myself. I-'
 ''You.'' interrupted the young we- man. T hope you don't consider your self homely?''
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-27
SEEKERS FOR OFFICE.

When it is indicated that there is one office seeker to every forty-seven who voted for President Wilson the average is undoubtedly above normal. It indicates also the task which is fn- voived in the process of elimina tior1 and good reason for making his cab inet share in the consideration of the applicants.
 This large number of office seekers The Washington Post considers "a healthy sign, but there is no good req son for overturning the whole govern ment service for their benefit. Where there Is a choice between two men. both well equipped for office. it is proper to give the job to the man who works for his party
 '"The government. however. is ex- pected to serve all the people and in asmuch. as the nonofficeseek CTS are so greatly in the ma jority, their needs must be considered first. President Wilson has made 1t clear that he be- ieves in giving an efficient administra- ton of the government. He doesn't intend to turn out good public ser wants to oblige the politicians If the offceseekers can serve the public in teI1igently. and can be placed without impairing the efficiency of the gov ernment service, they will get their chance. But the welfare of all the people. including the millions who are not seeking office, must receive first consid eration-"
 Party organization must be main tained to a large extent through the appointment to office, but in the efforts for successful government effictency must not be sacrificed for experiment. If the office seeker cannot equal or surpass the officeholder he should not be appointed.