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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-05-14
WHAT CAREY ACT ACKNOWLEDGMENT HAS COS
IDAHO

office of Carey commissioner for Idaho has been
abolished there is nothing for that official to do save
the of simple clerical duties which be done as
well without him as with him.
Official made that Carey act development
in Idaho thing of the and there need be expected moth
ing along that line perhaps little extension work
upon present projects and the completion of those
jects still thought to be susceptible of completion.
What wonderful change few years have wrought in
this regard
Can be forgotten that it only little four
that Carey act development the greatest the biggest
and most important thing in daho and especially to southern
Idaho!
Do recall that it only little longer ago than
that that appeal after appeal made to to
the allotment to Idaho OF second Oooo acres OF land under
the Carey act the claim being made that the first 100000
of the original allotment had been exhausted!
De again recall that a demand Immediately fol
lowed third 100000 upon the representation that
the demand for the second million that that
demand could not be complied with unless should
make third allotment of a million more?
10 all recall the garing headlines the fusome edi-
oas and the pride with which all viewed the tremendous
achievement accomplished and promised
It only little than four years ago that congress
set aside this land the state of Idaho for irrigation develop
men under the Carey act
Today officially informed from the state house that
Carey act development for the state thing past
less than three quarters Of the first 100000 has
been reclaimed.
Three million demanded from the government and
less than three quarters of million reclaimed
Is it not disappointing tale?
But not that represents the loss the of Idaho
by reason OF the miserable management the terrific ncompe
tence and the greed Of officials and employees that
required the enactment OF felony law to put stop it.
Who can estimate the losses to prospective settlers and
actual settlers ured to the state by false
sanction OF state officials and employees of the holding
positions of ust Who has the dollars literally
thrown the of clearing desert land sage
brush upon which land there appro xmate posi-
bty that water could be would be furnished? Who knows
the cost OF the houses built these desert
for the Of wives and children spend DAYS.
weeks months and of dreary heart breaking
couragng waiting for the officially promised by officers
OF the state but which and which finally and
officially admitted will come, least through the full
fllment OF the promises of these state officials?
Who knows the cost of building barns sheds build
gs OF procuring seeds and planting it in ground which
doomed never to be wet with the water that the
broken hearts, the Encouragement and suicides?
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-05-14
HUERTAN REGIME ENDING.

There strong belief existing the effect that the days
OF the Eluertan regime in Mexico numbered.
The Mexicans could not have been otherwise than i'm
pressed when General Funston sent to Mexico take
charge OF the American forces there They
but that they realize Fnstons willingness mix with them
if given the chance.
They know-or at least their generals know-hat Funs-
ton has seen service in the Philippines Campaigning against
the Mexicans would be sensation for him.
Meantime the consttuonass have been advancing their
lines
The Hueran government is lettering it's DOWNFALL and
after all it would that the sole purpose of the crafty
uerta has been to arrange comfortable and perhans
dlgnlfied REIMBURSEMENT of power possible
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-05-14
THE OPERATING FACTS AS TO MEXICO.

In spite of the assured omniscence of these anti Wilson
journalists it must be insisted that they have mortgage
the facts The whole lesson Of history that the relations
between nations complex and difficult and dark and tend
become when pride and ambition BY the
prospect of In such takes years for historians
sort out the factors to be able to give reasonably clear
account Of what happened and why Anyone who bases his
judgment of international matters upon calm assumption that
the news is all in print every day is often utterly wrong It
most significant thing that the Senate of the United States
tried to the canaols question lever to pry out m
information foreign affairs The President of this country
and his advisers the only who even fairly COM
pee information all phases of the Mexican situation and its
international complications Peace very largely the
Presidents responsibility and this will always the case as
long as there ship of state and pilot Our hopes lie
WoodroW Wilson's ability and character in the shallow
camor OF wouldbe advisers The strength of our position
physically is that in full control the border and along
the coasts Invasion and conquest be forced Upon
u.s. and we must forget it.-Coller's.
Good advice is the kind that agrees exactly with what
you had already made up your mind to do
lever hear of fellow spraning his wrist turning over
new leaf?
SOMETHING TO FRET ABOUT
The winter OF 1923 be just severe as that of 1867
OF the success in the world because one half
now to do the other half As ocust saws that gazing
an object against which the sun is shining mvona
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-05-14
MR.. BoRAH, PLEASE EXPLAIN.

paragraph going the rounds of the Idaho newspapers
copied from Senator Borah speech following the capture Of
Vera Cruz The comments made thereon evidence of
general belief that the Senator approves what he believes will
be the ultimate result of the taking of the Mexican port An
explanation is due from Senator Borah He said:
eve started march to the Panama canal and
will not stop until get there Once flag goes up in
Mexico it will not down.
The unchangng principle Of this country from it's ounda-
ton to the time has been against conquest of
try The Philippine Islands taken for the purpose Of
protecting the inhabitants thereof and with the promise that
when the people of those islands capable of self
ment the islands would be turned them President Nc
Kney opposed to holding the islands only long
necessary and speaking this question said that orcbe
annexation criminal aggression"
Nothing that Senator Borah has uttered before would
be the slightest foundation for belief that he avors orcbe
annexation The World does not believe that he goes
back to the ways OF monarca forms of and
his voice approval of conquest of weaker nations The
quotation is undoubtedly correct and may merely express
belief to what the final result will be- He could express such
belief without in giving his approval to any such
scheme of wholesale conquest Let the people of Idaho hear
from You on this NATTER Senator.-Idaho World
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-05-14
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE FREE PRES2

Who can estimate the cost of mismanagement incom
petence and Of downright dishonesty!
is pleasant to recall these bunders these dishonest
this official incompetence but they recalled by this
final admission of incompetence and of surrender OF this hope
less and irrevocable disaster
And the subject dismissed if it nothing,
much the prckng of the skim And in TRUTH
has amounted to much thatto those responsible
They have been honored easd banqneted promoted pas
ed paid The sufferers have been the setersthe little
home investors they and the state Of daho the sufferers
The politicians, the incompetent and the dishonest office
holders alike have been sustained at the po they have been
elevated greater prefemen the cloak of and the
emouents of office and its honor have been bestowed
those selected by them to be their and thus the
worst of the story has been suppressed and the people have been
kept in ignorance
How long, Lord how long will this pople suffer them
selves thus to be used!-Boise Capital News.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
War and Prices.

What effect will Europe's war have
upon the prices Of farm products is a
question of no little concern to the farm
or. Some prophets say prices on many
things will be lowered, others assert the
contrary, and no one knows. The Unit
ed States Department OF Agriculture
sensibly advises farmers to view the war
situation calmly, and not to be In haste
to dispose of any of their products for
low prices.
"Keep calm, use the nations credit
and staunchness to the fullest extent ;
Withhold cotton from the market for the
time being and give careful attention to
warehouse and elevator facilities for
graip," runs the warning.
If this is done, according to the de-
partment, there is no need for the farm
ers to suffer any loss whatsoever from
the European war, but, on the other
hand, as soon as the markets OF the
world begin to open up, the farmers of
this country will reap rich harvests of
gold in exchange for their harvests Of
wheat, cotton and corn.
"Farmers able to do so owe 1t to the
we'll being of the South to hold their
cotton from the market. Bankers must,
for the moment, mix patriotism with
their business and assist both farm own
ers and tenant farmers to hold their cot
ton until the situation has had an op.
pOrtunity to clear.
"The wheat situation is not entirely
so acute, though very careful attention
should be given to warehousing facili-
ties which hitherto have not been utiliz.
edn
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Rumford, In and
for the County Of Oxford. ON the third Tuesday
Of Aug, In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fourteen. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, It Ia hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully IN the OK.
ford Democrat, newspaper pubIshed at south
Paris In said County that they may sPPea, Hn
the third Tuesday Of Sept, A. ID. 1914, at
nine Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard
thereon II they see cause:
Lydia NJ. Fessenden late Of Denmark. de-
ceased; will and petition for probate thereon
presented by Edwin p. Fessenden. the executor
therein named.
Abbie b. BlaIo late of Porter, deceased !;
will and petition for Probate thereof presented
by James Il. Blazo. the executor therein named
Sarah J. Dunn of Buckheld. ward; final
account presented for allowance by Alton
Damon, guardian.
Charles G. Fox Of Porter, ward; first and
final account presented for allowance by Allen
Garner, guardian.
Henry Bryant late Of Peru. deceased; pc.
tition for an allowance out OF personal property
presented by Lucy NJ. Bryant widow.
Alpheus Fuller late or Norway, ueceaseui )
first account presented for allowance by James
8. Wright, administrator.
Isaac ID. Fuller late of Buckfield, deceased ];
petition for an allowance out or personal estate
presented by Bertha NJ Fuller, widow.
Hannah c. Ordway late Of Woodstock, de-
ceased; petition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented by Sherman G. Ordway.
administrator.
ADDISON 4. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
a.ss ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
We asked him what his neighbors

We asked him what his neighbors
thought of bis work now.
"Some of them are beginning to get
the idea," be said, "but 1t has been
slow. They can't understand what am
about. I have been building for the fu'
ture and have done many things that
seem foolish to them because the results
do not come to-day or next year but In
the years ahead. My work has been one
of organic ization, of laying the founda.
tions deep and lasting. They think of
the day only, the future can take care of
ITSELF"
Here is q man who was we'll past forty
when he took hold of worn-out, run.
down, mortgaged farm eighteen miles
from his nearest market, A 1.2 miles
from bis nearest shipping point, and has
not only laid the foundation for q per-
manent family. home but has made q
small fortune besides. We would like 10
commend his work to scores of young
men who have life, health, and strength,
backed with good agricultural educa-
ton but who are afraid to venture. We
would also like to commend his philoso-
ply OF living to the thousands of Hoard's
Dairy man readers. 1t is worth study
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
MAKING Sure OF the Architect.

Norman-Al- Oouar. an Arabian king
who reigned long. long ago ut Hirah.
commanded the architect Sennemar to
build him wondrous palace. This
the architect did and when 1t was
done q single stone fastened the whole
structure. and the colors Of the walls
changed frequently during the day.
The king was greatly pleased and
showered oil kinds Of rich gifts upon
the builder with the lavishness Of orr
ental kings. But monarchs were
treacherous In those old days. and 1t
occurred to the king that Sennemar
might build palace equal in beauty
br even superior for some rival ruler
The more be thought over It the more
Jealous he became until one day he
ordered the architect to be thrown
from the top Of the palace to make GER
tain that no duplicate palace would be
made. After this the king was salts
fed that his palace was the only one,
and the Arabians regarded It as one OF
the wonders Of the world.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
Witchery of a Barn.

There is spirit Of poetry about q
barn. and unconsciously men are
touched by 1t. In youth 1t kindIes our
Imagination and fosters our suscepti.
bility to the simple beauty Of com.
mon things; daybreak. with the fresh
sweetness Of the wet grass about us
as we go up the path toward the great
barn still dnrkly silhouetted against
the Frightening sky. with the wealth.
ercock. high up against the topmost
band OF pink, pointing to clear With
the opening Of the barn door the days
work begins; the horse whinnies at the
sound Tor hrs corn; the cattle move OK.
pectantly In their stanchiOn rows; the
chickens cackle and cluck In the hay
loft as they drop huttering to the door
Day has begun-day. with all Its nc.
tivities, with all its commonplaceness,
with all its mysteries. Something of
all this we feel unknowingIy as we
pull back the heavy bolt and throw
open the barn door.-Suburban Life.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
neals by Barter,

Long as 1t Is since deals were usual.
ly effected by barter money still does
not enter into much Of the business
done in rural parts Of Great Britain.
The most general transaction by this
system Is grinding corn. Cleaners In.
stead Of paying the miller for convert.
ing their wheat into -four or barley
into meal allow him to retain GER
tain proportion Of the grain. md In
Wales even farmers commonly do like
wise. Village blacksmiths In Wales
have many similar deals. Frequently
one gets a neighboring farmer to haul
him q load Of coal to his smithy. and
thus becomes indebted to him for so
many hours work. the number depend.
Ing on the distance and whether more
than one horse is employed. II before
the next harvest the farmer requires
any smithy work done the debt may
be wiped out. but II 1t Is still owing
then the smith discharges it by going
into the harvest field himself.-Pear.
sons Weekly.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
In bis peregtnations about the coun

try.
he lived and did most of his best
work in q modest New York hotel. 1t
was his custom to frequent Madison
square and fraternize with the men on
the benches. In West street he would
exchange condolences with the long
shoremen and sailors. When he ran
across a story be hurried home. got
out O lead pencil and yellow pad and
finished 1t ut a sitting Often he got
his ideas for story and his check
from magazine on the same after
noon.
o. Henry was born at Greensboro.
N. c.: did not 60 to college and. be-
cause Of delicate health in his youth.
went to Texas to learn the cattle bust.
ness. he grew tired Of that and got
a job on the Houston Post at SIS
week. Then for $3.50 he bought
Brann's Iconociast. The eccentric
Brann. after a time. asked the young
writer to give the little publication
OdSh " hC ul0s
Next a friend took him-he was still
merely Sydney Porter-to South Amer.
lea. II didn't see any revolutions" he
said recently. "but l discovered some
very fine rum and knocked about with
consuls and refugees" South Ameri-
ca. consuls and refugees figure in
many Of his best yarns.
Returning to the United States, he
drew soda water for two weeks in
New Orleans drug store. Then he de-
cided to try to make living by writ
ing. He wanted pen name and pick
ed Henry because be saw 1t on sign
the instant he decided to have nom
de plume. Then he put the o. in
front Of II because 1t was the easiest
letter to write. He got only $50 and
SIS for his first stories. and they knock
ed about the magazines with many re-
jectIons before they were disposed OF.
but eventually he sold every story he
had ever written.
o. Henry's stories had their charm
in the fact that they were different
His climaxes were always unexpected
and amazing. His dialogue was true
to life. his description wonderfully col
ored In few words. He laughed at
accepted modes OF expressions and
mingled In the same paragraphs. poet
~. slang. puns. tears and grins. His
rule" Of writing was this:
"Rule No l.-Write stories that
please.
"Rule No 2.-There is none"
With Franklin p. Adams and Bald
win Sloane, o. Henry wrote music
comedy called 40" but 1t was not
great success. II was upon IL short
story of his, however. that ALIAS Jim
my Valentine" one Of the biggest hits
Of a theatrical season. was founded
Dramatists predicted for him career
In their field as well as his own.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
COLDS AFFECT THE KID.
NEYS.
Many South Paris People Have
Found This to be True.

Are you wretched in bad weather.
Does every cold settle on your kid
neys?
Does your back ache and become
weak?
Are urinary passages irregular and
distressing?
These symptoms are cause to suspect
kidney weakness.
Weakened kidneys need quick help.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially pre-
pared for weakened kidneys.
Grateful people recommend them.
S. c. Foster, barber, Main st. Norway,
Me-, says: "The public statement l
gave, recommending Doan's Kidney
Pills several years ago, was correct In
every particular. i used this remedy,
and think it is the best one for kidney
trouble on the market. Sometimes when
catch cold, it settles on my kidneys,
bat few doses of Dosn's Kidney Pills
always give me relief"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Dosn's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Foster
had. Foster Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
NY.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
Warrant for State Election.

To Harry d. Cole. Constable Of the Town of
Paris:
You are hereby required In the name of the
State of Maine TO notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of said Town of Paris. qualified as the con.
stitution requires, to assemble at New Hall on
the fourteenth day of September, nineteen hun
dred and fourteen, at eight O'Clock ip the fore
noon, to give In their votes for Governor, state
Auditor, Representative to Congress-. one state
Senator, one Representative to the Legislature:
County Attorney, Clerk Of Courts, Register OF
Deeds, Sheriff. County Commissioner and
County Treasurer, also upon the referendu
question, entitled IAN Act to Create Public
Utilities Commission, Prescribe Its Powers and
Duties and Provide for the Regulator and Con
troll of Public Utilities" Those In favor OF the
act becoming law will make cross Y In the
square marked YES" Those opposed Will
make q cross Y In the square marked "NO."
The polls will be opened at eight O'Clock In the
forenoon and be closed at O'Clock In the after
noon. 80
HEREOF, FAIL NOT, and have you there this
warrant with your doings thereon.
The Selectmeu will be In session at their ofiice
on the 10th. llth and 18th days OF September at
ten O'Clock In the forenoon for the purpose OF
correcting the list of voters.
Dated at Paris the first day of September A.
ID. 1914.
A. ELROI DEAN. Selectmen
u HIRAM HEALD, Of
CHARLES W. BOWKER, J Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
Paris at Nioht.

To a traveller arriving ut night Paris
eeveals glamour and conceals mys-
rery-the excited. gesticulating por.
ters that greet the train as though they
were there to welcome friends and ca
ger to serve them; the uncertain lights
Of the train shed. tue dinning In the
ears Of strange language-a beautiful
strange language-and the wild. exhil-
arating fight in trunk laden taxi
through unknown streets.
There is glamour. II you will, In the
lights of the restaurants. In the dizzy
crowds and In the broad, brazen ave-
nues teeming with race Of people
who like to believe that every day Is
a holiday. but there is mystery In the
silent by streets. lined with high blank
walls and darkened windows, where q
footstep echoes dismally and the beat
Of d horses hoofs resounds like mus
kerry, and there Is mystery, too. in the
stretches Of fragrant gardens. with
their treetops reaching up dark mass
es into the golden glow that hangs like
q halo above the City Of Lights. Cor
don Arthur Smyth In Scribner's.
Oxford Democrat., 1914-09-08
O.HENRY'S
STORIES
III.-The Pride Of
the Cities
By @. HENRY
Copyright. 1911. BY Doubleday. Pogo Z e.

NAID Mr.. Kipling. ."The cities are
full Of pride, challenging each to
each" Even so.
New York was empty. Two
hundred thousand Of its people were
away for the summer. Three million
eight hundred thousand remained as
caretakers and to pay the bills Of the
absentees. But the two hundred thou
sand are an expensive lot
The New Yorker sat at q roof garden
table. ingesting solace through straw.
His panama lay upon chair. The July
audience was scattered among vacant
seats as widely US outflelders when the
champion batter steps to the plate.
Vaudeville happened at intervals. The
breeze was cool from the bay; around
and above-everywhere except ON the
stage-were stars. Glimpses were to be
had Of walters. always disappearing.
like startled chamols Prudent visitors
who had ordered refreshments by
phone in the morning were now being
served The New Yorker was aware Of
certain drawbacks to his comfort, but
content beamed softly from his rimless
eyeglasses. His family was out Of
town. The drinks were warm; the ballet
was suffering from lack Of both tune
and talcum-but his family would not
return until September.
Then up into the garden stumbled the
man from Topaz City, New. The gloom
Of the solitary sightseer enwrapped
him. Bereft Of Joy through loneliness.
he stalked with q widower's face
through the balls Of pleasure. Thirst
for human companionship possessed
him as he painted in the metropolitan
draught Straight to the New Workers.
table he steered.
The New Yorker, dlsarmed and made
reckless by the lawless atmosphere of
a roof garden. decided upon utter
abandonment of his life's traditions
He resolved to shatter with one rash.
daredevil. impnlsive, hairbrained act
the conventions that had hitherto been
woven into his existence. Carrying out
this radical aud precipitous inspiration