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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26

take the time to play with and en-
tertain, end that they have lost one
Of those that make childhood the
period best rcmemb bered iu the lives
Of many.
Nor was 1t 10 these simple attributes
alone that che exoelled. she having to
an exceptional degree shown an artis-
tic temperament that found express
ssion Ia many ways. An accomplished
musician both vocal and instrumental.
she found that the cheerful, but
dignified classics attuned to her nature
and Il was these that she was most
often heard playing aud singing and
the same fondness for music and
rhythm was noticeable Ia her love for
dancing and although she went TO few
dances. those which she did attend
we're always remembered with delight
for days.
But Il was in her drawing and
painting that she showed most clearly
her extraordinary talents, having
from child been no mere copyist.
but being able to transfer By means
OF lines and color to paper, that which
she created aud visualized. Here
also In this close observation, lay the
secret OF her love for flowers and
through the summer months one
would always see her with flower In
her hair or corssge when at work
about the place and flowers about the
house where she would see them AZ
she moved from one room to another:
flowers piucked from the garden that
che had herself planted and cared for
aud made one Of the show places of
the Boulevard.
But nov. like one Of the flowers In
her own garden that is pluoked before |
II bloomed. she rests before che was
weary. she sleeps before the fatigue
Of life was felt, and leaves almost
untasted those joys and sorrows of
the world which she was 80 exquisitely
created to experience.
by q Friend.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
TImBERmEN DODGE TAXES
Tax Commissioners Informed s75,ooo.-
900 to,St0o, ,0o0, 900 Value Escapes

Tax Commissioners Informed s75, 5,000,-
900 to, 500, ,0oo, 900 Value Esoapss
Boise.--The tax commission has re-
Gently been in receipt Of number OF
communications from county assessors
Of several northern counties. calling
attention to a vexing situation in oon-.
nection with the taxing of timber
lands In Nez Perce. Lewis, Clearwater,
Idaho, Latah, Shoshone and Kootenal
counties, for which. SO far there
seems to be no adequate remedy. The
particular cause OF complaint Is In re-
gard to scripped lands in the forests
IN the north. These lands. which are
extremely valuable. except In rare In
stances, have never been patented, and
as consequence under the law are
not taxable. The aggregate acreage
that is held in this way by great cor
porations in these counties is said to
be ever 100000 acres. Much OF this
land Il ia claimed, has cash value Of
from $50 to 500 an acre. and II 10
probable that the lands thus escaping
taxation would aggregate In value s76.-
100000 to s10o,000.o00.
In some OF the counties this condi-
tion Of tax lodging has become so
serious that taxpayers leagues have
been formed to endeavor to secure
the taxing OF the lands before patent
or II that cannot be done. to expedite
patent so that the lands may become
taxable. Such league was recently
organized in Clearwater county, and
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
RARE FLOWER PLUcKED
Life of Miss Villa Butler
Briefly Portrayed by
a Friend.

Words seem to be inadequate "a
give expression to any appreciation OF
Villa Lee Butler, the girl whose death
through the accidental discharge of a
rifle a week ago 90 shocked this COM
munity, but her family and friends.
wishing to pay a last tribute to the
departed. know that the readers of
these few lines will realize what poor
instruments words are to convey the
thoughts aud feelings on such an
occasion. From her earliest child
hood, when because Of her cheerful
disposition. she was called 'Sun.
shine" the girl had the most unfailing
good nature. or an exceptionally
vigorous constitution. she fairly
radiated waves of love and good
nature. Always happy, but never
boisterous. responsive, though never
ELUSIVE. but showing a self contain
meut even In her childhood. sensitive
to the slightest influences. bot never
allowing her good judgment to be
moved. she. had at the early age of 10
developed a character which for its
refinement would have been remarked
even In mature woman.
II was only those who had known
villa Butler In her home who fully
appreciated her true worth. it b.. ing
there that those qualities OF thought.
fulness and devotion we're most APP
parent. Her mind had that method
so rare Ia one OF her age. of working
vigorously. but evenly. thinking al
why's Of her family and her friends and
putting their wishes aud pleasures
before her own. And so efficient was
she In whatever she undertook that
whatever she wished 60 do for one she
was perfectly equipped TO accomplish.
An excellent bousekeeper, she would
hurry home from her school duties In
Ontario every Friday evening TO take
up the housework that her mother
might have rest aud holiday on
Saturday. In fact she always thought
OF and desired her mothers happiness
before her own.
Her friends aud neiphbors shared
In the unselflsb thoughtfulness of the
girl. Many hard working man and
woman. who had enjoyed the day
better for her cheerfully radiant greet
ing will miss her. while the children,
In whomshe always took such interest
and for whom she was always ready 10
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Proposal for Sealed Bids

Sealed bids will be received. ad
dressed to Mrs. II. NJ. Greig, Ontario,
Oregon. up to the hour OF . O'Clock,
p. m. June 30. 1913, and then opened.
for the furnishing OF all materials
for tho construction of n library
building IN Ontario, Oregon.
Separate bids are required for the
general contract aud for the heating
and plumbing Of said building, Each
bid mus be accompanied by n certified
check for per cent OF the amount
Of the bid and payable to II. M.
Greig. All bids to DO In accordance
with plans aud specifications on file
with aud ootaiuable Of II. b Grauel,
Ontario. Oregon.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
To Review o'NeIl Case

Bolse.--The supreme court OF this
state will review the evidence. tho
judgment and the sentence entered in
the district court for KootenaI county
against Bernard +. o'Neil. convicted
president OF the former State Bank
OF Commerce OF Wallace, for o'Neil
has filed an appeal and Intends TO
fight his conviction on the charge of
making false reports TO the bank ex-
amincr lie IL incarcerated ut Occur
d'Alene pending the outcome OF tho
appeal.
Notice OF the appeal has been served
upon Attorney General ]. ii. Peterson.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Hay Outfit Burned

Twin Falls.---Word has been receiv-
cd here that +. T. Wilson. a prominent
rancher near Jerome. while driving
with hay derrick along the road par.
allel with a high tension power line.
three miles south Of Jerome, was hurl-
ed 10 feet into the sage brush an1 his
hay outfit consumed by fire when the
wagon struck n culvert and swung
part of the derrick against the wire.
Wilson was uninjured.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Program on the Street.

Mems foot race, 100 yard dash; first
prize $500. second prize $500.
Mems race. so yard dash. first prize
$500. second prize So 90.
Fifty yards race for boys under ID
years. first prize 500. second $i.00.
Fifty yards race for boys under ~
years. first prize $500, second sl.00.
Fifty yards race for girls under 10.
first prize. $500. second prize si.0O.
Fifty yards race for girls under l2.
first prize 500. second prize. .si.00.
Relay race. four men, four blocks,
first prize $1,000, second prize. $500.
Fat Mans race. so yards, first prize
800. second prize $500.
Three-Iegged race. first prize $500,
second prize 500.
Potato race. first prize x.00 second
prize ~.
Sack race, first prize s4.Oo. second
prize. 200.
Bicycle race. six blocks, for boys un-
der l6. first prize 81. 90, second Sl.00.
Tug Of war, five men on a sid q, frs.
prize 5000. second prize $5.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Morning Program.

NhtonaI saIute q bunr1be.
9s. m. Concerts on the streets by
the Wsiser and New Plymouth bands.
10 .. m. Historic and civic parade.
II .. m. Musical and Literary
program.
Grafton, Hon. Walter M. Pierce.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-26
Program at The fair Ground.

Following Is the afternoon program:
Base ball game. Ontario w. Weiser
for purse Of $4,000
Motorcycles race, three miles. first
prize 5000. second prize $500. third
prize $500.
Motorcycle race. five mile. first prize
5000. second prize $500. third prize
$3.50.
Automobile race. five miles.
Automobile race. ten miles.
All entries for the auto and motor
cycle races must be made by July 8.
No entrance fee will be charged in
any Of the events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
WORK ON NEW HOTEL
MAY BE RESUMED SOON
Fences Surrounding Excavation for
Arlington Are Lowered and
Moved Back.

Work on the bsr.iers surrounding the
excavation at the site Of the Arlington
Hotel is under progress and 1t is eX-
pccted the fences will be reduced to
four feet in height and moved back
within few feet of the building line
within a few days. 1t was stated to-
day that construction work on the new
hotel that is to occupy the site of the
old Arlington will probably be resumed
Immediately after a meeting of the di-
rectors Of the hotel company to be held
next Tuesday.
The excavation. it was stated. has
been completed and the huge hole in
the ground is now ready FOR the masons
TO begin laying the foundations. Work.
however. is at standstill because Of
the temporary embarrassment caused
by the company's failure to complete
negotiations Tor the necessary funds.
1t WAS stated that this embarrassment
and the consequent temporary discontin-
uance Of work will be Of brief duration,
and that work on the structure will be
resumed within ten days or two weeks.
Meanwhile the building inspectors de-
partment OF the District of Columbia, see
ing no necessity for the huge fences which
have surrounded the excavation. some
time ago ordered the barriers moved back
closer to the building line, and also d.
rected that the fences be lowered to four
feet. The reason for the latter order. 1t
Is explained. was that the height Of the
fences obstructed the view Of persons
driving on Vermont avenue. III street and
street, and that collisions between autos,
street cars or other vehicles were likely 10
occur for this reason.
No details were available today Of the
plans to he discussed at the meeting Of
the company's board of directors next
Tuesday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02

to a score of batteries viewing il at dif-
ferent angles may be guessed at. The
management of the searchlights Is to pc
tested. 1t il quite possible not only 10
render searchlights valueless by improper
management but to make them an actual
shield to the enemy. The use OF the mine
field is also to be developed, while each
officer engaged in the exercises these
operations are so morally denatured that
the use of the word 'maneuverS Is Dar-
red. as suggesting a competitive spirit
must write a scholarly essay in which ne
will discuss every possible angie VI
modern war from azimuth circles 10 TAI
cum powder.
1t isn't competition-but II the north
Atlantic squadron should nOn-competI-
lively get past the forts unhurt. and go
whanging down the sound-where. III tue!
were really hostile. they would begin TO
land soldiers from transports and prac-
ticaIly ruin the truck and cut MOWERS
business of Long Isiand-well. II the
SQUADRON should do all this. as observed
there's going to be lot Of midnight OIL
burned in coast defense circles
The coast defense folks know precisely
what they will debut they don't KNOW
what the north Atlantic squadron on
war basis NAV try to do. Rear Admiral
Badger hasn't told. But the non-competi-
tive part appears when you are INFORM
ed that Admiral Badger and Gen. barry
will freely consul. vith each other as 10
the various problems offered and the ma
ture of the defense made-and that the
considerations OF courtesy
win prevent the losing gentleman from
biting the winning gentleman IN the neck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
, PRINTING OFFICE CHANGES.
Changes in Personnel at Government
Plant Are Announced.

Public Printer Ford has announced
changes in the government printing Office
as follows:
Appointments-AIiss Pearl X. Merritt,
probationary clerk; Michael J. Heating.
machinist's helper. transferred; Ernest
J. Braswell, caster helper. reinstated;
Mrs Eleanor c. Scott, emergency press
feeder; John j. Sweeney, probationary
skilled laborer; Mr.. Madeline Mason,
skilled laborer (femalel. transferred;
James 1. Nelson. temporary skilled Ia
borer; Peter A. Smith, unskilled laborer.
reinstated: Dennis M. Rogers. probation
airy messenger boy, reinstated John B.
Bryan. temporary messenger boy.
Resignatons-Miss Mary n. Birch,
clerk; Harvey A. Jones, temporary skilled
laborer Harry Sayles. temporary skilled
laborer.
Transfers, etc-William 7. Heritage,
deskman, to acting assistant foreman
monotype section; Alfred J. Arnold, desk
man, monotype section day to acting as
sistant foreman monotype section night:
Howard j. Gaylor, assistant foreman.
monOtype section day to prOOfreader,
proof section night: William ri. Bechert,
assistant foreman monotype section night
to maker-up job section Thomas E.
Doty. monotype keyboard operator to
deskman. monotype section: Uriel {.
Hays. monotype keyboard operator, to
deskman monotype section; Henry w
Davis. press division, to pamphlet bind
ing section; William II. Dahl and James
P. Knight, press division, to postal card
section: John A. Fitzgerald, pressman, to
pressman in charge press division Inter
mediate; Louis A. Oehmler, press divi-
sion, to cutting and packing section: Miss
Amanda E. Smoot. pamphlet binding sec
ton, night to day; Ernest e. Poole, for
warding and finishing section, to Office of
foreman of binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
BLAMES LACK OF RELIGION.
7. S. Mosby Holds It Foremost in
Crime Producing Influences.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo- August q
That the lack Of religion is first among
crime producing influences is the opinion
Of Thomas Speed Mosby, member of the
American Institute Of Criminal Law and
Crimnology, and formerly pardon attor-
ney Of the state of Missouri.
Mosby assails the Italian school OF
criminal anthropologists because Of their
attack upon the church He declares the
church to be the strongest moral force
in the world today, and cites historical
proof that civilization is indebted to re-
ligion for the greater part Of human
achievement during the past eighteen
centuries.
the fact that many criminals belong
to churches and assume to believe in re-
ligian. is met by Mr.. Mosby with the
statement, supported by his personal OBJ
servation Of $3.50 criminals, that mo
man can be criminal and truly re-
ligiOuS man at the same time. The So
called religion of the instructive criminal
is merely form of superstition. closely
approximating mental alienation. In
such minds there can be no true concep-
ton of a holy faith. They are entirely
without the sense Of moral obligation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
TOEXH|B|T
BECAUSE OF EXPENSE
London Newspapers Explain
Britain's Action Regarding
Panama-Pacific Fair.

LONDON. August 2-An apparently in
spired statement in regard to the Brit
ish governments non-participation in
the Panama-Pacifc exposition in San
Francisco appears today In the West
minister Gazette drawn forth by the
caustic comment cabled from America.
1t earnestly AYERS that Great Britain's
refusal to participate has no diplomatic
significance and is based purely on COM
mercial grounds. The newspaper says:
I'VE do not mix UP our diplomatic ne
gotiations and our business in the way
suggested I" Americans may be
easy in their minds that our refusal on
this occasion has no other reasons be-
hind it than those OF expense and the
impossibilty of getting together a worthy
collection at a place SO distant as San
Francisco. We hope and expect that any
diplomatic differences we have with the
American government about the Panama
canal will be settled long before 1915
when the exposition is to be held"
No Need for Explosion of Temper. !"
The Pail Mall Gazette says there was
no occasion for an Explosion of temper"
by Americans after the explanation given
by the British board Of trade yester-
day. and continues:
1--WE must confess we learned of the
reluctance of our traders with some re-
greet. At first sight it betOkens lack Of
imagination and enterprise.
The newspaper suggests that the exhi-
b. ION might give British traders a chance
to make up leeway on the "drummers."
who are already busy on the coast.
The reason why Great Britain is hold
ing aloof from the Panama-Paciffc ex-
position, which is to be held in San
Francisco in 1915. is. according to the of
ficials of the British board OF trade. be-
cause It's inquiries have shown it to be
Impossible to induce a sufficient number
of British manufacturers to incur the
necessary cost of preparing exhibits
The manufacturers contend. it is
pointed out, that recent burdens upon
them in connection with expeditions
have been very heavy. and that little
commercial return could be expected
from their participation in the Panama
Pacific exposition.
They also recall that at a recent Ber-
lin conference it was agreed that in
formation exhibitions should be sup
ported only every three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
AYERS CLAIM AGAINST PRINCE.
Vienna Laundry Woman Wants Cash
From Austrian Scion Who Married.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, August Mrs.
Clara Melcher, proprietor of laundry in
Vienna, appeared yesterday before
Charles T. Connell. United States immi-
grafton inspector, and was interrogated
relative to her coming to this country,
and to the claims she declares she has
against Prince Stanislaus Sulkowsh. a
nephew of the Grand Duke Of Berlitz. a
scion of a noble Austrian house.
The prince was married last Monday
night to Miss Marie Louise Freede.
daughter of retired millionaire, with a
quiet ceremony. plans for a brilliant
church wedding having been suddenly
changed.
An attorney who was first approached
by Mrs Melcher. and then retained by
the prince. said he had suggested to MIR.
Freede. the princes father-in-law, pay
ment OF $3.50 or 10000 in settlement of
the woman's claims. but Mrs. Melcher
told him. he declared. she must have not
less than $4,000 In the meantime the
prince and his bride are on their we'd
ung trip. but where no one outside the
Freede family knows.
Mr. Freede asserted the demands of the
woman had not caused the change in the
announced wedding plans OF the prince
ana his daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
OFFERED $50, 900 TO VANISH.
Government Witness Makes Charge
in Western Fuel Company Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, August AT a
conference with the special counsel who
will prosecute the Western Fuel Com
pany cases here this month. David G.
Powers, formerly an employee of the COM
pany, and now the chief witness for the
government, said yesterday that he had
been offered $4,000 if he would vanish.
Powers gave the names OF those who
had approached him and the phraseology
of the offers. Matt l. Sullivan and Theo-
dore J. Roche. in charge of the case as
assistants to the Attorney General. de-
clined to discuss Powers story beyond
saying: I'VE shall vigorously prosecute
every person connected with this i'm
mense fraud.
The president and directors of the
Western Fuel Company are charged with
having defrauded the government Of
customs duties aggregating nearly
$1,GO0O00 by manipulating weighing
sheets showing the tonnage of imported
coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
BELIEVED TO BE sLAYERs.
Turk and Cclored Man Are Hunted
by Chicago Police.

CHICAGO. August Paul Pakin. q
Turk. and Leo White. colored, for whom
the police are searching in connection
-ith the murder of Bonnie Holstein.
fourteen years old. in Morgan Park, were
companions. and fed from Morgan Park
day before the body OF tho boy was
found. according 10 Information given
to the police b. Mrs. John johnson.
The woman said that White and Pakin
came to her house Wednesday and In
CURED FOR her husband. White said he
was going to work with paving COM
pany at Gary, Ind. and they wanted
Johnson to go with them. White and
Pakin were friends" said Mrs. john
son to the police. They appeared very
excited"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
REPUBLICANS PEEvED
At M|TCHEL'S CHOICE
New York Papers Doubt. How.
ever, That They'll Bolt
MayoraIty Selection. /,

NEW YORK. August 2.-As an after
math Of yesterdays action OF the fusion
in agreeing to put forward
John Purroy Mitchell as the anti-Tam-
many candidate for mayor there arose
today the question as to whether all
three political divisions-repubiican. pro-
gressive and independent democrat--rep-
resented In the committee would stand
by the action taken. Although the deci-
sion Of the committee Is regarded as a
virtual nomination in behalf OF the three
divisions. It is actually only a recon-
mendation TO the political organ!.at atoms
who contributed to the committees men,
bership and the actual choice must
naturally be made BY those organiza-
tions.
Possibility Of a Split.
Tic most-talked-of danger OF a split
in the fusion forces Is the possibility OF
a republican bolt In favor Of District
Attorney Charles s. Whitman. as a regu-.
lar republican candidate for mayor. The
republican leaders make no secret Of
their disappointment over tho nomIna-
ton OF Mitchell, with Whitman running 10
close In the voting among the committee
members that II was practically by one
mans choice that the nominal ton Was
swung to the collector Of the port in
stead OF to the district attorney.
Expected to Accept Result.
A majority Of the New York papers
express a belief that notwithstanding
the bitterness felt by the republicans
they will not venture upon the talked-ef
Independent nomination.
The question whether Mr.. whitman
will stand or the ticket with Mitchell Is
candidate fcr reelection as district at
torney and whether Borough President
George McAneny will stand as the no,ni-
nee for president OF the board Of alder
men on the same ticket was still an open
one today. Neither had defined his atti-
tude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-02
LIGHTNING FIRES FORESTS.
Natural Causes Responsible for Most
of Destruction This Year.

Natural. not human, agencies, are re-
spOnsible for most of the forest fires SO
far this year in the national forests, ac-
cording to reports to the forest service
here from its field men. Whereas in
former years railroads, with their spark
showering locomotives; campers and
brush burners were the chief causes OF
fires. most of this years destructive
fires have originated from lightning.
The officials here attribute this change
to the educational campaign ii has con-
the Improvement Of the fire patrol sys-
tenn.
While only slight fires have been re-
ported during the past week. the dry
and windy conditions in southern Arr
IONA and New Mexico make fire risk
there imminent.