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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
WILL CELEBRATE
5OTH ANNIVERSARY

Thursday, Feb. 10Th IL the flftieth
anniversary Of the founding Of the
order OF knights Of Pythias, aud the
occasion will be fittingly observed by
the order throughout the country.
Idanha lodge Of this city, Is ar
arranging for appropriate exercises 70
bo held at odd Follows hall on the
10th. In response to an invitation
from Rev Wheeler Of the Methodist
church, who is loyal member of
Idanha lodge, the Knights will at
tend services In body ut the Metli-
odidlst church next Sunday morning,
All members of Idanha lodge and
soiourning knights are reqtastod 70
meet nt the hall next Sunday morn-
ing promptly at 1890 o'clock. Owing
to the limited capacity OF the hall,
the exercises next Thursday even
ing will be open to members Of the
order and few invited friends.
A. program suitable for tho occa,
sion has been prepared by the Idahe
grand lodge. To this will be added
several numbers by tho local lodge
At the conclusion of the exercises, 8
banquet will be- served.
Any sojourlng Knight In the clts
will be welcome TO the entertainment
without further invitation.
The members Of the local lodg'
deeply regret that they have no
room sufficiently 10 accommodate nj
whom they would be glad 10 hRv.
present. As 1t Is the invitations vii
bo very limited, Rs the Knights and
their own families will practically
flll the hall.
Idanha lodge has a membership o
OF rs. is one Of the strong orders o
the city. II Is In splendid financla
condition, and It's membership /
made up Of an enthusiastic bunch o
well doers In the battle of humanit.
for better conditions, and for the nj
deviation Of suffering among the an
fortunate.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
ODD FELLOWS WILL
ENTERTAIN GRAND MASTER

This, Friday. evening Enterprise
lodge I. O. o. +. will have the plea
sure Of entertaining Chief Justice
Allshie, who Is grand master Of the
Idaho grand lodge, and will be here
for the purpose Of paying an official
visit 10 tho local lodge. He will be
accompanied by George Herrlgfisld,
who is grand patriarch Of the grand
lodge. A banquet will be- served 81
the close Of the lodge. Allssionrning
members o. the order are invited u
attend the meeting and banquet
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
EcLIPsEs DURING THE YEAR

-Four eclipaes, two 81 the sun and
two Of the moon. are % take place
during tile present year. The hFst IL
the annual eclipse Of the sun, invis-
able In North America. The only
persons who will have an opportunity
to SEQ 1t will be the residents In the
southern part Of Patagonia and ssw
Zealand During the second week IN
March there will be q partial eclipse
the moon, visible In the United
States. In August will come the
total eclipse Of the sun. which will b.
visible - q small partial eclipse IL
estern Canada and SeW England
states. On September 3 and I thaF'
will be paFtieal eclipse of the moot
which will BE- visible In the far west
ern part Of the United States anC
Canada.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13

The annual old folks part which
was held at the pavilion on Thursday
afternoon and evening Of last week.
was pronounced by many who were
there AS having been the most sue
cessful event of that kind which has
ever been givdn in Montpelier. and
tnat is saving a good deal. The
fRct that the day was the most dis
agreeable one we have hsd this win
ter, did not keep any of the old
folks at home. In fact they were
ready and waiting for the aleighs
which called for them between the
hours Of | and 2 O'Clock.
At o'clock the band hraved the
storm and played number Of
pieces on the stoect. and also fav-
ored the old folks with two or three
selections in the pavilion.
The pavilion presented a most in
viting appearance TO the guests as
they assembled. for the COMMITTEES
on decorations, under the direction
Of Mrs. ]. w. Arnold, had displayed
rare taste in the decorations. Large
green and red bells were suspended
across the room. and the south end
was converted into a delightful cozS
corner. The floor was carpoted
with rugs and easy rockers were
we're provided for the older ones
Several large cvergrcenH were sta
toned about the hall. The orches
ira stand was draped with artificial
flowers. while stands bearing artilie
ial palms added charm To the scene
Shortly after 2 o'clock Frank
Miles. chairman Of the program
committee. called the aaBemblaRe t.
order. and all joined In singing
Idaho" Invocation VIVA offered By
Rev. j. e. Carver, which was follow
ed with pleasing address of wei
ONE by Mayor Cough. The pro
gram as given below was rendered
during the afternoon and evening:
Vocal solo Della Walkor
Plano aolo-Mrs. II. IL King
Recitation Mrs. III. Martlneau.
Vocal solo Mrs. VIM. Cozzens.
| Vocal solo Mrs. Vera Johnson.
Recitation Mrs. II. i. stevenson
Plano solo Miss Myrtle Hoif
Address Rev. johnson.
Vocal solO-Phil Thomas.
Violin solo Arnold Tusilar.
Swiss quartette Fred Sarbach nm
company.
Connie reading Charlie French
Ladies' quartette Myrtle and ".
DAlrymple, Amy Winters and VllAt
Perkins.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
Big SHORTAGE
OF MEAT ANIMALS

Washington, Feb. Shortage
of meat animals in the United States
was strikingly demonstrated by COM
parative figures made public today
by the department of agriculture,
showing that there are nine less
beef cattle, seven less sheep and
three less hogs now for each loo
persons in the country than there
were in 1910. This means that il
would take 18.259,O 900 more meat
cattle, sheep and swine to give the
present population the same supply
that the census of 1910 showed II
exist.
While the population of th'
country is estimated to have in
creased from 81 ,972, 900 to 98,746,
600 in the past three years, tn
number of beef cattle has decrease,
12.9 per cent and of sheep 81 pc
cent. The number of swine in
creased slightly, 1.3 per cent, but
did not keep up with the proportion
al growth of population.
In spite of the reduced number,
is estimated that the value of cattl
in the country increased from 81
5s4, 900, 900 in 1910 to 1880, ,ss7
900 on Jan. l.
This increase in value, howeve
the departments statement pointe
out, does not necessarily mean th'
q farmer or stock raiser is maxim
more If any profit. On the col
trary, the cost of production pro
ably has increased more rapidly ths
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13

the increase in the selling of live
stock. Producers of farm products
are the last to receive auy benefit
from higher prices paid by consum-
ers, yet they are the first to increase
production if there is prospect of
realizing better returns.
The fact that there is a present
shortage of nearly $4,000, 900 meat
animals in the United States since
the census of 1910 indicates clearly
that the business is not profitable to
producers. "
The scarcity of meat animals is at
tributed by department experts to
the encroachment of farms upon
range territory, lack of proper
range leasing law, shortage in the
corn and forage crop in Kansas
Nebraska and Oklahoma; increased
value of land. and higher cost Of
labor and stock feed, decline in stool
raising on farms in the east anC
south because of poor marketing
facilities; the temptation to sci
livestock at prevailing high prices
and enormous losses from hog chol
era.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
SMITH INTERESTED
IN THE YOUNG MEN

Washington, Feb. 9.-congreas-
man Addison T. Smith has intro
duced a bill to extend the privilege
Of making an entry under the pub
lie land laws 10 young men when
they reach the age Of is years In
stead Of requiring them To wait un-
I'll they are u years old as al pres
ent In commenting on the bill he
said. In order 10 encourage the
settlement Of the public lands the
laws applicable 70 them must b.,
made more liberal. There IL no
good reason for making = young
man ineligible 70 entering home
stead until he reaches the age Of
21 years. We gladly accept his
services at the age Of Is for duty in
the army or navy and yet the pres
ent laws withhold from him the
right extended 70 men over II year,
Of age 10 enter a homestead on the
public domain. The great majority
Of our yound men when they reach
the age of is are planning 10 set
tie down into some business or per
manent occupation and II they ~er'
able 10 enter homestead and i'm
prove the same they would BY tn
time they were 2l years Of az
have established themselves and b
in a position 10 settle down in life
where II they are required 10 wal
until they are q they may haV
J concluded 10 seek their fortunes i
..es T~aa.tas akSvs ists.ss : 49,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
{. A. BURRELL TALKS OF
HIS TRIP TO WASHINGTON
He Says ldaho's Senator's and Representatives
Measure up Well with Their Colleagues
Senator Borah is Exceedingly Popular.

Hon. E. A. Burrell and family re-
turned last Saturday from a four
weeks visit with relatives in Illi-
nois Indiana. Leaving Mrs. Burrell
and little daughter at Evansville,
Ind, Mr.. Burrell made a trip to
Washington, where he spent ten
days very pleasantly and profitably.
1t was his first trip to the national
capital and quite naturally he was
very much interested in what he
saw and heard. He made brief Wis
its to Mt. Vernon and all other
points of interest in and about
Washington.
Thru the courtesy of Senator
Brady, Mr.. Burrell was accorded a
good seat in the house gallery and
had the pleasure of hearing Presi-
dent Wilson read his special message
to congress on the trust question.
Thru the courtesy of Congressman
Addison T. Smith, he also had the
pleasure and honor of meeting
President Wilson in the latter's bus
mess office in the White House. AL
tho the meeting was a short one,
Mr.. Burrell says the president greet
ed him very cordially. A card from
Private Secretary Tumulty, gave
Mr.. Burrell the privilege of visit
thru all the apartments of the white
house with the exception, of course,
of the sleeping rooms of the pres
ident and his family. With the ex-
ceptiop of his private secretary, Mr..
Burrell states that the president
has retained all of the employees
in the mansion who were there dur
ing Taft's administration.
III SpSdhllS VI 1udllO ASP1S SoCAZ
tatives in congress, Mr.. Burrell said:
Il found Senators Borah and Brady,
and Representatives French and
Smith up to their necks in work
and they were especially interested
in looking after matters pertaining
to the welfare of Idaho. alsC
learned from authoritative sources
that Idaho's senators and represent
atives measure up we'll with th'
members from the Eastern States.
Il was particularly impressed,
said Mr.. Burrell, with the favo.
in which Senator Borah is looket
upon as a presidential candidate TO
1915. Not only did | find the sen
timent strong for him in Washing
ton, but his name was frequentl.
mentioned in connection with tn
presidential nomination by promin
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
old FOLKS HAVE GOOD
Time AT ANNUAL PARTY
About 400 Hundred were in Attendance During
the Afternoon Banquet was the Finest Ever
Served at Gathering of Old Folks.

Recitation Rev. Wheeler.
Piano solo Father De Stoop.
Vocal solo Miss Roof.
Recitation WIN. j. Crockett.
Swiss trio Mr, Measofly aud com-
pany
Palno duet Misses CrAne and
Quayle.
Recitation Mrs J. A. BAgley.
Tenor solo Mr.. Dunf0rd.
Vocal duet Mira uroaIean and
Parker.
Comic song George CoFnford.
Farce Dunn, birch and CoSEena.
6umIc quAFtotte-a Mrs. Arnold aud
company
Al 6 o'clock the first call was
mRdc for supper in the banquet
room and about 1870 we're seated at
the tables. And what a fcaat Il
was--an old fashioned hot chicken
supper. with all the good fxings
that go with u. Everything was
prepared at the pavilion. by those
who were adopts In the culinary art
and my. how the guests did enjoy
the well prepared mcnu. Ice cream
and cake was served for dessert.
/ The tables were decorated with a
bounteous supply of carnations.
4
To Mrs. J. II. Holmes. as chairman
of the rcfreshmcnt committee. and
her able assistants. much credit Is
due tor the delicious supper and tho
splendid manner in which Il was
served A total Of ass people par
took Of the feast and there was q
plenty for oil.
At 7.9O the doors Of the pavilion
were thrown open 10 all married
people Of the city and despite the
fact that Il was the coldest night ~
the winter. at least 200 Of tho
younger folks joined with those who
had boen the guests Of the afternoon
In making the evening a pleasant
one.
After the program was completed
dancing waa the prevailing amuse.
ment Of the evening. There we're
qnadrilles. Virginia Reels and other
old.time dances for the old folks and
many Of them sure did enjoy them
seiyea. From the way some Of
those 6O-year-olds shook their feet
one would have taken them TO be
not half that old. Dancing contin-
ued until about IL o'clock.
All who assisted In making the
affair a success are deserving VI
praise. There was lots Of hard
7 for the committees, and everyone
} who was assigned duty performed
Il with IL willing spirit.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13

to San Pedro for Toner, Brady and
SpidelI. want to show these gen.
tlemen the way they spend money
for improvements in this country.
We miss being with Us this season
Mayor Cough and wife, and Nose
Lewis and wife, as we certainly en-
joyed the visit with them last sea
son.
Here is hoping that you do not
get entirely showed in this winter
in Bear Lake. for | know that the
heavy snow means plenty Of water
for irrigation next summer.
| will be with you for short time
in the spring. to look after SONS
business matters and interview
! a few who have forgotten theil
promises TO settle their accounts.
Sincerely Yours,
ID. MCI.EsNAN.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13

ent business men with whom | talked
in Chicago, and elsewhere.
Ex-State Treasurer Klaus of In
diana, now at the head of a large
building and loan association at
Evansville. stated, while talking
with me, that Borah is the choice
of practically all of the republicans
in this vicinity Outside of Presi-
dent Wilson, believe that Senator
Borah is the most talked of man in
the United States today"
AS an illustration of the standing
of Mr.. Borah has in the senate, Mr..
Burrell stated that he was present
during the discussion on the Alas
kan Railroad bill, and that while
several of the big" eastern sena-
tors were discussing the measure,
the senate chamber was practically
vacant, but each time that Senator
Borah spoke on the several amend
ments, which were under considera-
tion, the senators focked in from
the cloak rooms. and all gave the
closest attention to what Senator
Borah had to say.
When asked as regards the busi-
ness situation in the country, Mr.,
Burrell said, Il have found the
sentiment somewhat divided, but a
number of prominent men with
whom / talked seemed to feel that
the bottom had been reached, and
that there would be steady revival
of business in all the large industrial
lines. The people generally seem
to be behind the national admins
tration because of its determination
to place into operation laws in ac.
cordance with the policies of tht
democratic party. But whether OF
not these laws will prove to be bene
fetal to the country, remains to be
seen. However, it appears that
large number of the people at thi
time have confidence in President
Wilson,"
As regards conditions in the re
publican party thruout the east, Mr.
Burrell said he found a strong sen
timent among the old-time republi
cans in favor of the two wings 0
the party getting together for tn
coming campaign, but at the tim
he was in Washington it was to
early for the leaders of either win
to say what action would be take
towards bringing the two faction
of the party together this year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13
MEETS OLD FRIENDS
IN LONG BEACH
tCOpyright.l

Long Beach, Cal, Feb. 2. Editor
Examiner. After long silence, !
have concluded it was time to come
the front with some news items
from Snnny California, where have
the pleasure of meeting so many Of
my old friends, who are here bank
ing in the sunshine.
Uncle Bill' Davis and wife are
enjoying themselves immensely.
The old gentleman makes two trips
to the beach every day to examine
the ocean and see if it is still there.
1t has been quite wild lately and has
done a great deal of damage, but it
is on its good behavior now.
The next in line for mention are
Mr.. and, Mrs. Henry Spidell, and
who are nicely housed here. &.
Hank" you know, is quite a fish
erman when around the streams of
Idaho, but here in California his
ability as fisherman does not APP
pear to be SO good, altho his inten-
tions are all right. On a recent trip
he had to depend upon his three
| nephews for the fish that were land
ed, of which had the pleasure Of
helping ia eat. Hank" could not
stand the rough sea and had to be
put to bed.
4 The other day I had the pleasure
of meeting our old friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Toner in Los Angeles, anc
I was indeed glad to meet the ole
scout" In the early days wher
Montpelier only had one hotel. Jo'
and | roomed near each other, 80
: have warm spot for him, and ther
there are not many of the old tim
ers left. | hope Bro. Toner anC
wife will have a good time whil'
t they are here. There is lots to SCI
2 and the boosters will see that yov
7 see everything, especially if the.
0 think you are going to invest here
The next in line for honors ar
: Ed Brady, wife and daughter, VIII
0 are here for the benefit of the lat
n ter's health. They are comfortabl
r situated at the Yale hotel, and Z
e has a good time. on the pike" tai
), ing in the various sights. He wi
d return to Pocatello soon TO resum
II his run on the Short Line, but Mr.
K Brady and daughter will remain fC
d time in the hope that the deligh
g full climate will prove beneficial
II the daughters health.
I VIM. Morgan arrived a few da.
ago from Cokeville, and will enjc
our sunshine for while. He thin
it is quite change from the sno
and wintry blasts at CokeFill
II Mrs. Morgan arrived six weeks al
- and the climate has done her gre
: deal of good. She will probably I
g main here.
4 am advised that several 9th
% MontpeIierites are now sight seei
Nv in this vicinity and | hope to me
81 them, especially my old friends, G
. Spongberg and wife. and Dick GT
-o- and wife.
| have arranged for an auto t
EHrNfa Il
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13

Davenport, Ia, Feb. 11.-Com-
plete returns from the second con-
gressional district of Iowa show IN
the special election yesterday that
Henry Vollmer, democrat. was elect
ed with 1925 votes. Harry E.
Hull, Republican, received 10,425
and Charles P. Hanley, progressive
3,572. The district is normally
democratic and the result of yes
terday's election was no surprise
except the big decrease in the pro
gressive vote.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13

culture. Il seems 10 me that the
enactment of a law Of this character
would be a great benefit 20 those
young men who are anxious 10 Sc
cure home and take advantage Of
the opportunities offered under the
public land laws.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-02-13

Action will shortly be instituted
in the district court Of Power eoun-
ty % test the question aa 10 whather
or not 4 county Ia Idaho can b
wei" and dry" at the same time.
which condition Is now existing II
that county. No matter which aide
wins in the lower court. the Qusa-
ton win Be appealed 70 the auprcne
} n..s eaa.A as.aa. fss... -. =. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-07
VOLUNTEERS ROMP IN FINAL BATTLE WITH BARON TEAM

grizzled veterans of hundreds of hard fought matches to bend before his superior prowess and in one of the most sensational matches ever held over the Country club course defeated J. H. Daughty in the final round for the championship. Not only did the veteran Doughty have to bow down before young Stein mehl. but also two others-Wood and Ward-who were equally as prominent.
 The experiences of the two kids --Adafr and Steinmehl-are almost Identical. Neither were expected to cut any figure in the matches and sven when they worked their way Into the semi finals 1t was hard ly thought that they would sur Wye to get in the final round.
 But pluck and iron nerves car Jed the day for both and they anne through where others had tiled. No matter what they do In ee future, whether or not they se,r again work their way into the wli-ffnals of another tournament, ceaWfll always remember the sue areful fight they made against inc, and tip our hats to them for veal pluckyA work when but 15
 of age.
 
 ,n tha1terested was President Baugh he ne Memphis golf tournament that cent.rslecfed all of his affairs and match9 his entirA attention on the attendi, BecausesApf this he missed brationg the Charles Frank cele- ident VKn Atlanta on June 4. Pres member. avanaugh appointed him represenr the committee to officially tion hui the league at the celebra- of his anhe telegram notifying him until Junalointment was not received ing from l. being delayed in forward then foo laBirmingham, and it was
 Fe. to attend.
 ki'If outfie..h -
 lrederaI If Ter Marsans hops to the mana 0arnenWill cause the Cincinnati ausnenaion pno surprise. His recent long rfa~e r,fs only the outcome of a For tha na .t discontent on his part. han hne beeSeveral seasons the Cu- mind and his in an ugly frame of eaIarv the o5 demand for a larger etrnw. Recauaer day was the last inr with oner,s the Federal was wait sana thourhf d arms for him, Mar tars oT fha he would take advan- xvor1x thern Sovcncinnat owners and fr,1sfrateI hv q big raise. but he was s,,anen6ed hin "Buck" Herzog, who
 with all haste.
 No stone M
 inc Narhvf1le m be left unturned by to sec,,re fhe Enlargement in it's fight ence Kraft return of Inf1e1der Clar- reouested <Ssresfdent Shropshire has eudience and rry Hermann for an before him. Intends to lay the case out of the aTne trouble has grown of the Dodg9tion Of Charlie Ebbetts Neyyarlx cIulrs sending Kraft to the lea pue. Wrp, in the International Na ashvilla cI,t WIS drafted from tho rules of orrb and, according to tho have nrnt cIanixed baseball, the Vols less of thia. nm on his services. Heed- to hts Neva, ,bbetts turned Kraft over preparing tok ciup and Nashville IS balls high take tne case to pase'