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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
WESTERN STATES JOIN
ON WESTERN SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-"Pooling"
their chances of securing the secre-
taryships of the interior for the far
west the democratic senators from the
ten states west of the Mississippi river
today announced through Senator New
lands that they had caused and would
lay before Governor Wilson list of
names of men which they had Jointly
determined upon as acceptable.
This action was taken when it was
that Governor Wilson had de-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

Bernadine Adair, Soprano; Jno. Brig
ham, Tenor.
"The School Beautiful" ..........
Mrs. C. H. Shattuck
Grand Selection from Rigoletto)..
Moscow Band
"An Educational Greed" ..
............ Professor Otis Randall
In Sapphire Leas (from "The Fire
N.Y. II lliiil
Mixed Chorus
Mary Clark, Soprano
THE Citizenship of Tomorrow as an
Investment. Hon. VIM. NJ Morgan
(a) Bull Frog Serenade. ...... Hadley
(b) The Banjo Song. ........ Homer
Selection (from II Trovatore) Verdi
Moscow Band
The new building which was erect
ed at cost of about $4,000, is the
finest high school building in the state
of Idaho and one of the best in the
northwest. Built of brick in handsome
design it is thoroughly modern In all
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

LONDON, Jan. 16.-The official note
which the ambassadors of the six pow
ers will present to the Porte today or
tomorrow has been completed.
1t was learned this morning that the
note was practically ready for delivery
and from semi-official sources it was
made public that the powers represent
to Turkey that they cannot prevent
a complete overthrow Of the Sultan's
European power if the terms proposed
by the Balkan allies are not accepted.
The ambassadors are holding off
the presentation of the note until the
Turkish grand council at Constantin
ople has had chance to act.
The ENJOYS from the Balkan allies
today stated that they will take no
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

non-union workers who reported from
taking their places. In most cases
the crowds were orderly.
AS thousands of men, women and
children have been out of work now
for nearly two weeks they are begin
ming to feel the pinch of hunger and
the strike leaders admit that their
funds are low in the union treasury
but insist that the fight will continue
until the demands of the workers are
granted.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

The Panhandle Poultry association
has been fortunate in securing the
Boston store building for the coming
poultry show which opens next Mon
day and continues through the week
This is the second time that NJ
Williamson has generously favored the
association by granting it the use of a
building for show purposes. Last
year the show was held in the building
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
HARTMAN MEN
BUSY DISSOLYING

NEW YORK, Jan. I6.-In accordance
with the dissolution order of the Uni
ted States supreme court the directors
of the Southern Pacific company of
Mexico, a railroad connected with the
Union Pacific, resigned from the board
at the meeting today. Julius Krutts-
chnitt succeeded Judge Lovett on the
board and as chairman of the execu-
tive committee.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
POULTRY SHOW TO BE
IN BOSTON BUILDING

where his large department store is
now located
This year the show will have ex-
cellent quarters and fine location in
his old building which he now uses
for storage purposes. The association
is very grateful to Mr.. Williamson f. +
his generosity and public spirit.
Work began today in preparing the
room for the coming show, which
promises to be very successful one.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
MAY SETTLE PART OF
Big GARMENT STRIKE

The demands of thesttfking workers
include an advance in wages the reg
.ualtion of working hours, sanitary
workshops and the recognition of the
union.
For the striking workers in the
other allied trades there seemed to be
little hope of settlement
There was cold rain falling when
the armies of the strikers reported as
punctually as usual at the hundreds
OF shops. They tried to persuade the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
ESQ FAMILIES STARVE THREE
DAYS AS RESULT OF OHIO
RIVER FLOODS

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. ia re-
lief boat which arrived today from
Calhoun, KY, this morning reported
that 250 families were starving at that
place, and had been without food for
three days. The boat left immediate
ly for Calhoun with provisions.
Delaware and Stanley, KY, and
Yankertown and Cuffletown, Ind, are
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Hope that
within "a hours an agreement will be
reached between the employers and the
union leaders whereby $4,000 of the
100, 900 men, women and children in
the garment trades who are on strike,
may return to work.
Representatives of the dress and
waist makers association met with
the union leaders today, evidently hav-
ing prepared to mako some conces-
sions to the strikers.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
EDDIE RESIGNS TO
RECOUP TRIAL COSTS

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16.-The res
ignation of City Prosecutor Guy Eddie,
the former moral censor of the city,
who was recently acquitted of the
charge of contributing to the delin
quency of Mrs. Alice Phelps, minor,
is in the hands of Mayor Alexander.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

termined to choose the secretary from
the Middle West in order to get away
judices regarding the policy to be
persued in relation to public lands
and water powers.
Senator Newlands declined to give
the names but it is understood that
among them are Former Governors
Hawley of Idaho, Norris Of Montana,
Burke of North Dakota, and Osborne of
Wyoming, together with Judge King Of
Oregon and Governor Hunt of Arizona.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
Pay $1.50 Instead of Cultivate.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Represent-
a bill in congress amending the 3year
homestead law so that the homestealer
may pay $1.50 in lieu of each acre CT
cultivation required under that law.
except under the enlarged homestead
law, where the payment is reduced to
IS cents an acres
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

Mcclure.
There were Al bills introduced in
the senate today, the most important
being one for the establishment Of a
state tuberculosis hospital and carry
ing an appropriation for the same.
Both houses passed a resolution pro-
viding for a committee of two senators
and three representatives to confer
with similar committee from the Ore
gon legislature to agrees upon the
amounts of appropriations for an in
terstate bridge at Vancouver.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan. 16-Firemen on
all railroads east of Chicago and north
of the Patomac and Ohio rivers, in all
about $4,000 will vote on
the question of a strike, according to
officials of their organization.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-The loss of a
satchel which he claims was stolen
from him and contained 100000 face
value of stock was reported to the po-
lice today by w. D. Wade, president of
the Australian Marine Fibres compa-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

to have been drowned.
A local baker is donating his entire
output of bread to the relief of the
flood sufferers here and 500 refugees
from the surrounding country are
quartered in the churches and public
buildings.
1t is declared that over 5000 fur
naces in the. city are put out of COM
mission by water in the cellars.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
COUNTY DIVISION
IN WASHINGTON

OLYMPIA, Jan. 16.-The division of
King county, which includes Seattle,
is provided for in bill presented in
the legislature by Senator Boren. Fhe
plan is to make separate county seat
a. Vashion Island. Another bill,
which provides for the sale of the
university lands in Douglas county
without permission OF the university
regents has been offered by Senator
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

Eddie gave as a reason for his res
ignation the necessity of recouping his
resources, which were dissipated by
the expense attendant upon his defense
against the charges brought against
him.
Eddie was suspended by Mayor AL
exander pending the result of the trial.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
FIREMEN TAKE VOTE
FOR EASTERN STRIKE

The ballot will be prepared and soon
issued as the result of the failure of
Judge Knapp of the Commerce Court
and Commissioner of Labor Neill to
adjust the differences between the
firemen and the railroad managers at
their meeting in this city.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
One sleigh load of young people
came in from the Kellogg school, and
another from the Cow Creek school.
Moose Ball.

On Wednesday evening, January 22d,
at the X. of P. hall, will be held the
second annual ball of the Moscow
Lodge No. S71, Loyal Order of Moose.
Good music by fuckers Orchestra, and
arrangements have been made for sup
per. Tickets can be secured from A.
L. Ransom, Frank Kelly, ]. F. Gel
wick, Glenn Goodrich, VIM. Derry, Ed
Byers, E. o. Thompson, Henry Smith,
or ]. G. Woody. Come out and en-
joy a good dance. 92tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
AGRICULTURE MAN
LEADS PREMIER

PARIS, Jan. 16.-Jules Pam, min
lister of agriculture, is again ahead of
Premier Poincaire in the republican
caucus for presidential candidate
Pam has received 1922 votes and Pain
-caire 310 Neither has yet a majority
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
STEALS SATCHEL WITH
100000 IN STOCKS

ny, Ltd. Wade says the satchel was
stolen from him in the Northwestern
depot when he had just arrived from
St. Paul.
Wade said the stock was not signed
and was not negotiable, being issued
for a company he was just forming.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
Raptist Pie Social.

The young people Of the Baptist
church held a pie social in the church
parlors last night. The girls baked
the pies and the boys bought them.
The evening was spent with games
and music and about 70 young people
enjoyed the evening.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

LONDON, Jan. 16.-George Parrot,
formerly a gunner in the British navy,
was today sentenced to four years i'm
prisonment upon being convicted of
having been a spy in the employ of the
German government.
1t is charged that Parrott sold to
Germany information regarding the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

reported to be in "a bad plight.
Rain is still falling here and the
Ohio river ir raising rapidly. 1t is
reported that many fatalities are ex-
pected and that the property loss will
be great.
A man on a raft passed here today
and shouted for help, but there was
not boat here big enough to brave
the current and the man is supposed
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
REPRIEVE CONDEMNED
COURT ROOM SLAYERS

April, and who were sentenced to be
electrocuted tomorrow. The governor
announced February 1 as the date for
hearing the arguments for the COM
mutation of the mems sentences for
their part in the court room murders.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 16.-Governor
ahn today granted a reprieve to
Floyd and Claude Allen, the Hills
", mountaineers who helped muir
der Judge Massie, the sheriff, and the
clerk at the Hillsville court house last
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
BRITISH GUNNER SPY;
ENGLAND FEARS AGAIN

British navy and also harbor and for
tification plans.
The incident has given rise to much
speculation and worry over the al
legged activity of the German spies,
especially as the TurcoBalkan troub-
lie may set England and Germany at
war almost any time.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16
LOSES ON CONTRACT
SUICIDES FROM WORRY

TACOMA, Jan. 16-Fenton H. Goss,
aged SIS years, president of the Goss
Brick company, committed suicide at
the Carleton hotel today by blowing
out his brains with revolver. De-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

spondency over the fear of financial
loss from a contract for building a
cause. He leaves wife and one
son.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

William Dunlap left today for Van
couver, after a six weeks visit to his
mother, Mrs F. M Mitchell In this
city.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

Mrs. NJ T. Conoboy is here from
Orofino, the guest of her sister, Mrs.
VIM Marsh, for an extended visit
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

Tbs freshmen at the university are
planning for big sleiGhing party Fri
day\night.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

BOISE, Jan. 16.-(Special to the
Star -Mirro.) .)-Governor Brady took
the lead in the senatorial race today
when on the joint ballot he received
27 votes while Ailshie has, as yester-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-01-16

you have given me. Best wishes to all.
civilian E. BORAH."
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
PETITION In BOOTS TO
PLEAD FOR PROHIBITION

In accord with the plans OF the Ma
tional Anti-SaloqR league, TO send o
petition In bootG composed OF 1000
rpo0ple. to congress, Dec 10, TO plead
Tor national prohibition, Supt. j. Frank
Burke. OF the Michigan Anti-Saloon
league. has appointed the following
men from Michigan to form part of
the petition:
Henry M. Leland, n. Williams. the
Rev. J. A Vance, the Rev. c. B. Al
len, Detroit: E. X. Warren. Three
Oaks; f. b. Iindley. Three Rivers:
Luke Lugers, Holland: d. NJ. Christ
ian, Qweso;4 Grant NJ. Hudson. Grand
RApids; J. f. Hammond. Lansing:
Perry F. Powers, Cadillac; George
-. Perry, Elk Rapids; Martin Ho)-
comb, Grand Rapids L. E. Stewart.
Battle Creek: w. p. Harvey. Benton
f3arbor: J. n. Mcbride, Owosso;
a. G. Graham, Sandusky; NJ. c.
TUwnley, Jackson; Thad p. Preston.
Ionja; John e. Carr. Adrian: r. II.
Scott. Lansing: l.. G. Seely. Caro-;
"A. e. Hall, Ann Arbor: F. J. Poole.
Pontiac: DR.. A. NJ. Wilkinson,
Charlevoix; @. l.. Woodwork, Iron
River; Charles z. Lawrence. Po-
laski; R. r. Moore. ST. Clair: j. W.
White, Boyne City; DR.. w. E Puff.
1er, Grand Rapids: the Rev. Ira
Price. Lansing. and the Rev. r. Ora
ham, Petoekey.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
lDlSH CYMNASTS
ILL APPEAR HERE
MI Show Ling System of Calls
b theNics at the Y. M. c. A.
on December 8

Anovelty for sport and athletic cir
pIes will be the appearance in Amer
aca next month of the Stockholm Gym
Elastic society. OF Stockholm, sweden
kthe oldest and foremost opponents OF
tthc famous Ling System of gymnas'
{tics.
y The society won first honors in gym
snastics at the Olympic games al
f'gtockholm, and the organization as
kswhole was the moving spirit in pro-
{moting the games there and largely
Irresponsible for their success and en-
OF the visitors and particl'
(pants.
n The society was organized In 1879
{by Col. Viktor Balck who has ever
Esinee remained its president and ac-
tive head and through whose EFFORT
1.-THE spread to all corners OF the worlc
Eof the Ling system is largely indebted.
i Ever since 1877 the society has AT
!various times given exhibitions in the
principal capitals OF Europe. for which
III holds numerous medals. took active
Epart in the Olympic games both a.
ATHENS and London as well as at the
Swedish capital.
The American troup WILL consist OF
lao picked gymnasts. They will appear
|tn the Detroit Y. NJ. c. A. Monday.
EDec. s.
The American tour rs the most pre-
Etentious one ever promoted by the So
Fciety, but Is done purely with a view
OF stirring up greater interest in the
Swedish system OF gymnastics.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
COME AS
ANSWER TO PRAYER
Nevertheless, Man Who Ate
Property Not His Own, Gets
Sixty Days

Frank Chalk, OF No. 1913 Norton.st..
charged with the theft OF three chick
ems from Mrs. Alice Kalen. OF Otis-st.
and Wesson-ave.. solemnly informed
Justice Stein, Friday. that he was not
guilty of theft, though he admitted
that he and his family had three
chickens for supper. Thursday night.
II have been out of work." said
Czajk. All afternoon, Thursday,
while | tramped in vain> looking for a
job. ] prayed and prayed that might
be able 10 feed my wife and children.
When | reached my home, taking a
short cut through the alley, there at
my gate found three chickens. with
their legs tied. felt that prayer
was as good today as 1t ever was.
Judge. my prayer was answered"
Justice Stein labored with mixed
emotions for a moment. Inasmuch as
Czajk has been caught with other per-
sons property before, the judge final
ly remarked: Sixty days"
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
DEGENERATE TRIES
TWICE TO KILL SELF

After spending week IN making
rope from a shirt belonging to George
Hawkins, recently sent to Marquette
prison for life, for running amuck with
4 revolver, Robert Willis. Kentucky
mcuntaineer awaiting sentence for
abusing his 17-year-old sister, finished
the rope, only to have 1t taken away
from him by deputies. before he had
q chance to hang himself with 1t. Tin.
dismayed, he obtained quantity OF
matches, and ate the poisonous heads,
but deputies found him moaning on
the floor Of his cell, and called County
Physician r. l.. Brandt, who reported
that Willis was in no danger.
Willis was arrested when he report.
ed that his sister had disappeared
police. investigating. found her In the
room occupied by the couple, and her
shocking story caused the arrest OF
her brother, several years her senior
willis was convicted, "Wednesday
and was remanded for sentence.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
THIEVES STILL ACTIVE;
MORE JOBS REPORTED

Mrs. Mary Foley. OF No. ASS Cass'
ave. reported 10 the police, Friday
noon, that her home was entered by
means or n bathroom window, some
time Thursday afternoon. and her
watch. set with diamond. and valued
at SIS, and two savings banks, con-
tanning $3.50. were stolen.
Neighbors said that Negro youth
about IL years old. was seen lettering
around the premises. and the police
have n description OF him.
Frank Wolan, OF No. 700 81. Antoine
ST. working in boathuse at tae
foot OF Sheridan-ave.. furnished 1000
and shelter for Bernard Finzel, rs
years old, with no home, and reported
TO the police that the man disappeared
after taking $50 diamond ring from
Wolan's coat.
Finzel was arrested. Friday. as ne
pawned the ring for ST.. He made a
complete confession, the police say
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
White FRONT men
CAN'T GET BAIL.
Dealers Charged With Evading
OleO Tax Await Hearing
in Jail

Thomas Faust and Horace Faust
ter 4 Egg store. No. 1913 Michigan.
ave-, wer earraigned in the federal
court. Friday morning. on charge
OF Illegally manufacturing colored ole
omargarine. They pleaded not guilty
and were held for C hearing before
Commissioner Hurd, Nov. 30, bail be
ing fixed at $4,000.
Charles Fitzsimmons and James
Coleman. employed In the store, also
pleaded not guilty to similar charge
Fitzsimmons' bail was fixed at $4,000
and Coleman's at $1,000. All -four
we're unable to produce bail and were
taken bac kto the county jail to await
their hearing.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
CITY HAS need OF
EFFICIENCY EXPERT
Marx Says Business Mayor. Tn
der New Charter, Could
Work Wonders

Il believe that the time is coming
when every city, large and small, VIII
employ a business organizer" said
Mayor Marx, commenting on the re-
port that the city OF Dayton has offer-
20 Col Goethals, builder OF the PAN
ana canal. and Theodore Roosevelt,
such position at u salary 20 exceed
x2S, 400. year.
a city Is large corporation and II
ought 10 be run on rigid business prin-
ciples, like any private corporation of
corresonding size" said the mayor,
ITO do this. IL is necessary 10 system
atize and unity the methods OF trans
acting the city's business. With a
siip.shod organization, it r. impossi-
ole, under the federal form OF govern.
ment. 10 stop the leaks and TO prac.
tice ordinary business economy. Each
department has different method OF
doing business. making IL difficult 10
keep tract of the various expenditures
II have asked the common council
for an appropriation 10 make com
plete audit OF all the city books.
also believe that the city ought TO er.
ploy an efficiency expert 10 increase
the working capacity OF the differen,
apartments. Where city has
through changes OF administration
commissions and apartments working
at cross purposes. the burden falls on
the taxpayer. Run on business prin.
ciples. the departments would work
In conjunctin and that alone would
result In a big saving 10 the city an
nually.
Detroit's new charter centralizes
responsibility in the mayor. He has
the power TO veto appropriations and
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
WHITE SLAYER GIVEN
TEN-YEAR SENTENCE

\ George w. Burke, white SLAYER, was
found guilty by jury in the United
States district court, Thursday after
noon. and was sentenced to serve 10
years in the Detroit House Of Correc-
don. by Judge futile. Two tndict-
IAents were returned against Burke
" the grand jury, and he was SEN
fenced to Ave years on each. He was
charged with transporting Leah Burke.
alias Rose Gardner, from Hammond,
Ind, to Detroit. In violation OF the
Emigration act, and again from Toledo
10 Detroit Judge Tuttle In imposing
sentsnce, said the case was one OF
the worst ever before the federal
court, and expressed regret that the
1av did not allow longer sentence.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22

ever seen hereabouts, followed by a
curious crowd. Miss Mayer is again
in our midst" appearing In preten-
Itious diving novelty in the Miles the
alter.
To revert TO the harem skirt.
II still have It," said Miss Mayer.
Il am having IL made over In st.
Louis. and II will not be a slit skirt
affair either. or all the immodest
forms OF dress ever invented. I think
that IL the worst. II is positively In
decent. and would not think or APP
pearing on the street In such attire.
With the harem skirt II was different.
/ fail to see where II was open 10
criticism from any angle. Perhaps
that is the reason why II never be-
came popular: 1t was not risque
enough"
AS a swimmer, Miss Mayer claims
the record for long distance swim
ming. In July. 1908. she swan from
Alton to st. Louis. distance or 20
miles. in FIVE hours and IS minutes.
and was fresh at the finish.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-22
The Whole Secret of
Success in Panama

Employees were selected on ac.
count OF their special fitness for
the work I'm hand, and were then
unhampered In their methods OF
securing definite results. thus
bringing out. TO Its fullest extent.
individual effort and brain power
As consequence each man had
personal interest in the work
and seemed imbued with the idea
that the success OF the enterprise
depended on him The spirit of
enthusiasm and loyalty among the
canal workers strikes forcibly
everyone who visits the isthmus
and convinces the doubling how
the canal was built. Prom Col
Cocktails own story OF the Pan.
ANA canal. Col. Cocktails built that
wonderful work, built IL To STAY
there forever. and he has written
a remarkable article on how II was
done for The Times Read the
hrst chapter in this newspaper.
Monday, Nov. ~.