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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05

cation very similar in the selling me-
thods to the North Pacific Fruit Dis
tributors.
Attorney Richards, who formulated
and drew up the legal part of the or
ganization of the North Pacific Fruit
Distributors after an exhaustive study
OF the form of organization used by
the Citrus Growers of California, an
organization whose successful opera
ton for the past twelve years has
drawn the attention of the entire civ
iliZed world.
Together with Mr.. J. u Mcpherson,
who resigned his position as state
horticultural inspector, one of the
best appointive offices in the state, to
take up the work of field superintend-
ent of the North Pacific Fruit Distri-
butors, and whose entire attention
has been given to the potato depart
ment of the distributors work.
Mr.. Harry Yost, who has been en-
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05
SPECIAL HEARING FRIDAY

Special hearing in the case of the
Great Shoshone & Twin Falls Water
Power company against the Idaho
Light & Power company, has been set
by the public utilities commission for
10 o'clock Friday morning next This
hearing will be on the motion Of the
Idaho Light & Power company to dis
miss the complaint of the Great Sho-
shone company.
This controversy before the public
utilities commission grows ont of
fight between the two corporations fon
the Twin Falls field Already TIM
Great Shoshone company is furnish
ing light and power in Twin Falls, but
the Idaho Light & Power company is
applying for certificate of public
convenience and necessity to do bust
ness in that same city.
This is but another phase of the
struggle that has been on between
these two corporations for the past
two years for the control of different
spots in southern Idaho.-Statesman
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05

that you send your inspector or some
representative grower of influence
whom you can trust to discuss plans
for the coming years work.
OF course, any grower will be well
come to this meeting, but inasmuch as
most growers cannot attend we have
arranged for meetings with the above
named, together with the local offic-
ers of the association to held meetings
to which all are urged to be present at
the following places on the dates
named below:
Wednesday, Dec. 10, afternoon at
Blackfoot; evening at Shelley.
Thursday, Dec. 18th, afternoon at
Idaho Falls; evening at Rigby.
Friday, Dec. 18th, afternoon at Jer-
ONE; evening at Gooding.
Monday, Dec. 18th, afternoon at Sho-
shone; evening at Dietrich.
Tuesday, Dec. 18th, early afternoon
meeting at Richfield.
Wednesday, Dec. 18th, afternoon
meeting at Wendell.
Thursday, Dec 18th, afternoon at
Allen school house, Eden; evening
meeting at Hazelton.
Friday, Dec. 10Th, afternoon at Bur-
ley: evening Marshfield
Saturday, Dec. goth, afternoon meet
ing at Rupert.
Monday, Dec 22nd, afternoon meet
ing at Oakley.
Tuesday, Dec 23rd, afternoon meet
ing at Kimberly; evening at Bull
Southern Idaho Producers Associa-
ton, by
G. ]. DONALDSON.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05

dispersed, looking forward to another
social and musical evening some time
in January.
Club Notes.
The Century Star is to be edited and
published by the Current Events de-
partment The first issue of this
newspaper will appear on January g.,
1914, at the next general club meet
ing Every club member is entitled
to public reading of the same. The
local correspondent" Is busy day and
night writing locals about all the
Century people. The fashion editor
is busy making good reputable fash
ions. The foreign correspondent is
visiting the capitals of Europe gath
ering and assimilating foreign news
for the pampered appetites of the mil
lion and one subscribers to The Cen
tury Star. All lost, strayed and stolen
articles will be found in the editorial
sanctum.
Mrs. Robert McCollum has been APP
pointed chairman of the ways and
means committee.
The Junior department wish to ex-
press their appreciation to Prof. Ell
lott and Mr.. Jones for their inter-
est and courtesy in securing the audi
forum and arranging for rehearsals.
Department Items.
The Current Events department met
November g. Among the current
events given, those from foreign coun-
tries were especially interesting. The
lesson period was devoted to finishing
the study of Alaska, taking up the ma
tural resources, coal deposits, and the
more valuable minerals. The effect
which the conservation of the natural
resources had upon Alaska proved a
very interesting subject, and was fol-
lowed by a lively discussion concern
ing the doctrine of conservation. The
The opinions of recognized author
tiles We're quoted both for and against
conservation. 1t was developed that
much might be said on both sides of
the question. Mrs. Wellington read
poems from an Alaska collection.
The next meeting will be the last
till after the holidays, and will be of
= social nature, sort of Christmas
treat by the officers of the depart
ments. Each member will bring verses
pertaining to the holiday season.
The History and Literature depart
ment met with the leader, Mrs Brad
ley, Friday. Each member responded
to roll call by giving some item of in
terest about England The class then
continued the reading and discussion
of Shakespeare historic play, King
John. This department holds one
more meeting before the Christmas
vacation.
The Parliamentary and Civics de-
partment met Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Daube. An election
without nominations was demonstrate
ed The class continued the study of
incidental and miscellaneous motions.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Potato Growers Will Hold Meetings in
Different Parts of Idaho.

Mr.. J. H. Robbins, manager Of the
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
which is acknowledged by all who are
informed on the subject to be the
greatest cooperative agency in ex-
istance today.
Mr.. A. F. Dechman, with twenty
four years experience as potato
salesman throughout the territory
which is logically covered by Idaho
shipments, and who has been for the
past season general potato sales agent
for the North Pacific Fruit Distribu-
tors, and who has the general reputa-
ton of being the best informed pota-
to salesman in the United States to-
day; who has also held a position with
the Citrus Growers Union, an organi-
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05
ATTENTION, G. A. r.

General Orders No. 1-You are here
by notified that on Saturday, Deem
Der +, will be the regular election of
officers Of the Dan McCook Post, No.
80. Department of Idaho, G. A. R.
Every member is urged to be present
and every old soldier on the tract is
especially invited to meet with us as
we have special orders from our de-
partment commander to communicate
to you comrades. Our ranks are
thinning at the rapid rate of three
thousand month, SO let us keep up
our order as long as there are enough
OF us left to form corporal's guard.
BY order of
R. M. BARNES, Commander.
I. M. BICE, Adjutant.
Dec 2-5
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05
FEATURE AT THE ORPHEUM
Comedy and Acrobatic Act Tonight
and Saturday Night.

The manager of the Orpheum has
secured one of the best attractions for
the last three night of this week that
has been seen in the city for long
time. Polly and Pearson, with their
great comedy and acrobatic act pleased
large crowd at the theatre last even
ing. This attraction has been fea-
tured from coast to coast over the
large Orpheum circuit. There is also
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB
Continued from Page IL

the best musical talent of the city rem
dered selections to a delighted and en-
thusiastic audience. The program con-
sisted of vocal solos by Mrs. Kenneth,
and by Mr.. Wilton Peck; violin solo
by Miss Viola Alfonte; piano solo
by Miss Vesta Thomas. The ladies'
sextette and the quintette of mixed
voices were especially enjoyed. The
mandOline orchestra under the direct
aorship of Mrs. Regain, gave much
pleasure to the listeners.
After the musical program, refresh
Tments were served by the hostesses,
Mesdames Siggins, Brookover, B. A.
Baker, H. B. Johnson, Kenneth, as
sisted by Misses Hamilton, Ostrander,
Dwight.
At about ten o'clock the company
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05
Announcements.

The Household and Economics de-
partment will meet at the home of
Mrs. j. o. Gates on Seventh avenue
north, Tuesday, December 8, at 2:30
The Current Events department will
meet at the Masonic hall dining room
Wednesday, December 10, at 300.
The History and Literature depart
ment will meet at the home of Mrs
Bradley on Eighth avenue East, Fri
day, December II, at 2:3O.
The Parliamentary and Civics de-
partment will meet at the home of
Mrs. Daube on Seventh avenue North,
Monday, December Is, at $780,
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05

four fine reels of motion pictures.
Music is furnished by the Orpheum
orchestra, under the leadership of l.
Friedman. Coming Monday, Hamil-
ton and Dene, in a rube comedy, sing
ing and talking act
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05

Want ads pull Did you ever try
the Times?
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-12-05

WANTED-Roomers and boarders.
Mrs. F. M. Town, 460 End Ave. N.
Dec 80 pd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
MILL is CLOSED
TO MAKEREPA|RS
AFTER UNINTERRUPTED Run OF
TWENTY DAYS san BENITO SUG
AR PLANT WILL OVERHAUL MA
CIIINERI
MACHINERY IN PROCESS OF IN
STALLATION WHICH WILL IN
CREASE PURITY or SAN BENZ
TO SUGAR TO 9g PER CENT.
(SpccidI to The WCrdId.)

San Bcnito Tex. Dec 23.-Aftcr an
uninterrupted run of more than twenty
lays 50 far this season the san Brnitc
sugar mill was forced to close down to
lay for a short time 10 overhaul The ma
'hincry. Thus far this mill has ground
more than 5000 tons of cane. from
which has been produced twenty ear
loads Of raw SIIgar amountin in III ID
more than 4 million pounds.
This this year Will br profitable
me for the Valley sugar industry has
already been demonstrated The cane is
yielding 4 large per cent of sugar
which has UP to the present time been
tlincd at the local mill t0 gG per cent
pare. However the machinery il i'll pro
cSs Of inSta .lation which viii raise the
grade 10 ~ per cent pure. BY 50 doing il
is proposed 80 make marketable grad
ef sugar without its being subjected to
the extra expense Of refining.
Cane grinding at this mill will contin-
ne fifty or sixty days more during
which time it il expected that seventy
five ears of sugar will he produced. Com
Hl@ aS il does ut this season of the wear
the sugar industry occupies an import
ant position in the labor situation Of
the Valley In this immediate section
more than five hundred men are furniS L.
ed employment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
ARRANGING FOR
CHARITY BALL
COMMIT ITTEES ARE APPOINTED AND
BALL WILL BE GIVEN SATURDAY
NIGHT. DECEMBER p. AT NINIER
OPERA HOUSE

All arrangements for the Charity Ball
which i sti be given at the Nivicr Opcra
House, Saturday night. December - alt
now being made and from the intercst [
already manifested indications are that
there will be large Attendance at thp
affair Tickets will be sold at II for i'll
div.duals. and II 30 for couples. and ID .
J.. Spcro and Il. NJ. Coy have agreed IL
take in charge and push the sales.
Mrs. H. :. Grider has been appointed
chairman of the committee on refresh
mentS and printing and tickets and ar
ranging of the program has been placed
in the hands of Mrs. +. c. SiZelan. The
ballroom decorations will be in charge oi
Mrs. Arthur Thayer. Miss Geraldine
Kelly. and Mrs. B. q. Stegman.
DrcamIand theater music for the occa
sion has been arranged for by B. q
Stcgman who completed his part of tn,
work Il few minutes after he was ap
pointed
The proceeds from this ball 20 for the
benefit of general charity work in The
city OF Brownsville The Llll n an an
nual event in the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
A NEW ROAD STARTED

The ruch talked Of road between Free
port and Sealy has started operations IN
earnest and more TINA 10 miles of grading
has been COMPLETED. The corporate name
of this new inc is the Gulf. Freeport and
Northern Railway Company. and Mr.. q
\. Sharp j. vice president and general
manager.
Steel laving and grading II so per cent
romnlctcd on the Lufkin. HemDhilI and
Gulf railroad. Srrfacing of the track
Will begin Immediately! Construction
work on this line. like several other pro.
lectS was retarded during November an
account Of the heavy rainfall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
A GENERAL HOLIDAY
BANKS. POSTOFFICE. AND FEEDER
Al OFFICES WILL OBSERVE THE
CHRISTMAS DAY.

Brownsville people will have an oppor
tunity to get their Christmas mail and
to dispatch Christmas mail tomorrow
for all departments at the postoflice will
be open for one hour in the morning. from
9. 80 o'clock until 10 30 o'lcock There
will be one mail delivery in the morning
and one collection from all boxes will be
made.
The banks will be closed all day. and
the United States customs house will OBJ
serve the holiday
All departments in the county court
house Will be closed for the day. and
the city hall. with the exception of the
police headquarters will also observe the
day
Practically all business houses in the
city will be closed throughout the day
The dav will be observed by the news
papers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
8 Year old Boy VIII
Have Christmas At Cost
OF Santa Claus Life
lRn 1SSncintcd PrcSS.l

Denver. Col. Dec 2l.-W.l6ur Harris
the eight year old son of Il poor mother
will have Christmas but W. II. Heap
philanthropiSt. is dead because nc ig-
norcd his physicians order to stay iii
bed and walked through the snow to a.
liver Christmas presents to the Harris
family.
Heap heard Mrs. Harris had in dcs-
peration told her little son there WAS no
Santa Claus. and though suffering from
tuberculosis he rose from bed. purchased
"a plentiful supply and took them 10 ,hr
Harris home. but died before he reached
his own home
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
HEALTH BOARD
ATTORNEY SHOT
ALLEGED QTACK PRACTITIONER
SHOOTS AND POSSIBLY FATALLY
Y WOUNDS CHARLES ALLING AT
CHICAGO.
BULLET ENTERED EYE
ASSA LIANT TURNS PISTOL ON HIM
SELF. INFLICTING \ WOUND
THAT WILL CAUSE DEATIi- ALI
lNG'S ASSISTANT WOUNDED.
By 4 SSocidtcd Press }

Chicago H.. Dec. 2l.-CharlcS Aling
attorney for the Illinois State Board Of
Health. was shot in the eye and possibly
fatally wOulded today by Frank Klimen.
an alleged quack practitioner. Klimen
then turned the pistol on himself. inflict-
ing wound which will cause death.
i. III Schwaba. Alling'S assistant. was
seriously wounded during the shooting
klimcn had recently been convicted Of
practcing without license and fincl
500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24

indicated that they are entirely willing
to care for the schools portion of the
levy but no action has as vet been tax
Ell by the council on the matter of in
tax levy for school purposes as asked
for by the board.
Several members of the city council
who have been seen with reference to
the action bv tn school board. state
that they do not desire to hinder the
school and that they are quite willing
to pass the tax levy for school purpoS-
cS stating even that they will be in
favor of allowing the Increase asked
for hy the hoard. However. there has
been no meeting of the city council in
three weeks. and it has therefore been
impossible 10 take any action on the
matter tsf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
NEW LINE IN HARRIS co

The Houston X Texas Central Railroad
Company is building new line i'm Har
ris County. This road is between Eu-
reka and Stella and will be II miles in
length when completed. Practically All
the grading has been finished and more
than miles of steel laid and train serv.
ice viii it is expected. be naugurated
carly in 1911
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
PLACING RESERVE BANKS
CITIES WHERE THEY ARE TO BE
ESTABLISHED TO BE SELECTED
AS SOON As DISTRICTS ARE
MAPPED OUT.
(BU 4 SSocidtcd Press J

Washington. ID. c., Dee. 2l.-With
the presidents signature on the cur
Irncy bill Secretary McAdoo OF the
Treasury Department and Secretary
Houston Of the Department of Agricul-
turc to-day began working ont the de
tails of the nationals new financial
system
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
Midwinter Fair, Brownsville, Jan. Z to l Z
WEATHER.

New Orleans. La. Dec. II
Coast Weather: Tonight fair:
colder. frost, Thursday fair. cod
or. with light mortherly winds.
Notwithstanding a heavy shower
just 5esore daylight today, the
day broke pretty and with indi
cations for ideal weather for
Christmas eve shopping. The
weather prognoStication from
New Orleans indicates beautiful
weather for Christmas Day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
SUSPENSION FOR OTHERS.

The decree WAS suspended against
twenty other companies provided they
would pay Their fines
The license of three foreign compan
les were revoked. and fines of fifty
six thousand dollars were imposed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
GAVE MAN-MADE LAWS
LITTLE THOUGHT WHEN
HE KILLED THE GIRL
BU 4 SIS rcinfCd Press }

New York. n. ~. Dee. = ObScSsr.I
with the idea Of making sacrifice Hans.
Schmidt did not think Of man-madd laws
when he killed Anne Aumullcr. declared
DR.. NJ :. Gregory. teStifying ut the
tral OF the accused priest today.
DIR. Gregory is the fourth alenist who
has testified for the defense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
REVENUE CUTTER
DISTRIBUTES 3
TONS OF FOOD
[ BIZ .iSSpcidtcd 4 PrcSS.l

Washington Dec, q The revenue cut
ter W.ndom has distributed three tons Of
and is continuing the work of seeing to
the welfare of the Hood sufferers. accord
ing 10 report TO the revnu cutter head
quarters today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24

An unusual Hood of applications for
membership in the reserve system ar
rived toda, and one of the important
details to be worked out early is the
regulations and rules for their accept
ancc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
SLOW PROGRESS on Roam

The NacodochcS and Sout thcastern road
which VIII connect Chrcno with La Ger
da is no nearer completion than it was
30 days ago owing to the heavy rainfall
in that section. With weather permit
ting this road will eventually be extended
to either Cleburnc or Fort Worth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
. CAUSED By SMOKE.

The phenomenon was caused ~ i hca-
W smoke and fog with an utter absence
Of air currents to move it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
THE FIRST STEP

The first step necessary is the clcc
tion Of cities where federal reserve
banks shall be located. Secretary Nc
Adoo said today tn reserve districts
probably will be mapped out first and
the reserve cities selected later. a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
CROWDS GREET PRESIDENT
AS HE GOES ON HIS WAY
TO THE WINTER CAPITAL
lBN 1xNocintcd PrcNNl

Spartanburg. :. C.. Dee. 24.-Larop
crowds greeted President Wilson today
on his trip through the Carolinas TO the
Winter capital a. Pass Christian, Miss
You are the greatest American. living
or dead shouted an aged individual.
Thank YOU. smiled the president
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
SIN CITIES CERTAIN.

Cities expected to be included in the
lists are New York, Chicago st. Louis
San Francisco and New Orleans. but
several others are applicants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
MISSOURI COURT
GUSTS LUMBER
COMPANIES
BIZ fNN1cidfcd PrCSS0

.lcifcSon City. Mo. Dee. 2LThc Mis-
sour Supreme court today ouStcd TWEEN
~ lumber companies convicted Of VIC
latlng the state anti trust laws. and
tincd them three hundred and seventy
four thousand dollars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
GEN HERRERA WOUNDED

The report sad that twelve thousand
men were engaged and that the loss
Of life was heavy. General Herrera, the
rebel commandr has been woundd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
WRECKAGE BURIES 5
FIREMEN' BUT NONE
IS FATALLY INJURED
BH iSS1ci1tcd Press

Washington, ID. G.. Dec. II Five fire
men were buried in the wrcckage Of fall
ING walls. but were not fatally injured
this morning when five and ten cent
store was completely DESTROYED by fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
DAY DARKNESS
PREVAILS OVER
MANY CITES
(BU .tNSgcidfCd Press.

Louisville. Ky, Dee r. pail of
darkness ranging from midnight black
ness to heavy twilight prevailed over
many cities in the Central Valley today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
MATADOR LINE NEAR COMPLETION

Track laying on the Matador Northern
line. which gives Matador lis first rail
connection. has been held in allowance for
some time awaiting the termination of A
conference between the officials Of that
road and those of the Quanah. Acme <
Pacific line. Satisfactory arrangements
have now been effected with the manage
mnt of the Quanah line and track will he
connected with that road within 4 short
time. The Matador line. which il ONLY
six miles long gives the town Of Matador.
in Motley county. rail connection with
the outside world by using the main line
of the Quanah Acme X Pacific.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
LATEST WEATHER BULLETIN

Freezing temperature towards
coast III next forty-eight hours.
Cline. Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
NUMBER OF RESERVE CENTERS.

1t has not been determined as yet
whether there Will be eight or twelve
reserve centcrs the, bill allowing for
either numbr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
T0RRE0N AGAIN IN
HANDS OF THE
REBEL FORCES

.juarez Mex. Dee. 2l-RebeiS have
captured Torrcon after heavy fighting
Jimenez. halfway between Torreon and
Chihuahua. received late today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24
ARTESIAN BELT LINE DAMAGED

Nj lESlAN Bell LINE DAMAGED.
II gh water damaged the lS mile cXten-
sion Of the ArtcSian Belt line between
Crowthcr and Christine To xtnt of S15.-
600 early in November and the repairing
of this injury was the only construction
work accomplished this month. AS soon
as the weather permits the working force
will bc increased and an effort will be
made 10 complete this line by the first of
January.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-24

CHICAGO TOTALLY DARK.
At o'clock today. Chicago was in
total darkness.