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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

Milwaukee. Jan 22,--Judge Esch.
weller in the suit TO test the euge c
law declared It is unconstitutiSn nal
The state will carry the case to the
supreme court. The action was be-
gun by Albert Peterson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
FIND LOST BRITISH CRAFT.
Submarine Containing Bodies of Sail.
ors Located.

Plymouth. Jan. 23.-The British sub
marine AT, which sank to the bottom
of Withstand bay during maneuvers.
was located in % fathoms of wa.
tr. four miles from shore The
Submarine is lying a little east OF the
spot where II disappeared. The dis
covery was due TO member Of the
crew of one Of the search vessels. who
noticed oil floating on the surface. A
diver was Immediately sent down and
found the submarine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
c.neral carter COMING North.

Washington. Jan 2i.--By direction
OF the president, Maj Gen. William H
Carter. u. 5. A., Vas relieved from the
command of the second division Of the
army of Texas City. Tex. and ordered
to return to Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

London. Jan. IA dispatch from
the Davenport naval station to the ad-
miralty reported that Commanders
Douglas Hamilton Gordon. Of the tor
pedo boat destroyer Thrasher had met
tragic death
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
speer ouIz opens at Macon.

Macon. Ca, Jan. a. The special
congressional committee appointed to
inquire into the conduct in office Of
Federal Judge Emery Speer OF the
southern district Of Georgia. began It's
hearings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
viii Vote ca Commission.

Amigo. Mayor Louis Freilburger
has issued a call for special election
on Feb on The adoption OF the com
mission form OF government Tor this
city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
A. r. OF |. is HIT BY MINERS.
Duncan Mcdonald of Illinois Leads
FIGHT on Policy.


Fight on Policy.
Indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 23-Attacks
on the American Federation of Labor
were made in the convention of the
United Mine Workers of America dur.
ing the debate on the resolutions com
mittee report The speeches against
the federation were started BY Duncan
Mcdonald The committee opposed
the calling of the convention and draft
ed substitute resolution instrueting
the delegates TO the American Fedora
ton of Labor TO work for the passage
OF = resolution providing for indus
trial unionism rather than crafts
unionism, The question Of transfer
ring the convention from this city was
referred To a referendum vote of the
members
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
,s AcnulEted aa slaver-

Chicago. Jan 2S.---John Faith, &C,
cused Of the murder OF Joseph IL.
Logne, diamond broker. In the Nc
Nicker's Theater building on Deem
Der 20. 1912. was acquitted by a jury
ON Wednesday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Garrison 70 phlllnnlnea.

Washington. Jan. IS Secretary Of
War Garrison will soon make trip to
the Philippine islands President VIII
son win decide upon the time and IL is
expected he viii visit European ma
tions on his way home
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

Cape Haitien. Haiti, Jan, - The
Haitien government troops were over
whelmingly defeated by the rebels and
fed in disorder after terrific battle
two miles from this city. The minis
ter Of war took refuge on ship.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

The unfortunate gentleman now tot
Ing around an unstable diamond big
ger than the Kahinoor knows how a
Bull MooSer With reputation feels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Chicken Breeders ASK Support.

Racine Chicken breeders Of Ra-
cine will petition the county board Tor
an appropriation in support Of the an,
npal poultry show
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP AND THE
STATISTICS THAT SUPPORT 1T.
(By John Kendrick Rangs)

One OF the most interesting fields of speculation avail
able for the student these swiftly moving DAYS is to be
round IN trying to figure out just how far our friends who
advocate public ownership of the earth really expect to 90
IN their effort to put the private individual out of bust
ness. Signs are not wanting that the germ let loose not
long since by Postmaster General Burleson in his bid for
the control OF the telegraph and telephone systems of the
country. has fallen upon fertile soil in the gray matter of
some OF his fellow cabinet officers, and various worthy
workers already in the public service are beginning to
wonder somewhat anxiously just where they are coming
out, and IN what official capacity they are going to end
their official careers. Here for instance is our distingu-
isned confrere in journalism, Secretary Daniels, advocat-
ing q plan to turn our armored cruisers into an official e-
press company in times of peace, to carry packages from
one port to another in a sort of auxiliary service to the
parcel post. Thus may a ~rearadmiral, after years of
struggle, find himself occupying a serenely comfortable
berth as a sort of glori6ed messenger boy as the crown
ing achievement Of his career.
There have been no limitations from Washington
that other secretaries are working along lines similar to
those OF Secretary Daniels in this venture, but it is I'M
questionable that there are many other enterprises upon
which, acuated by principles of economy, the various de-
partments might ~proftably embark. If the navy is going
INTO the express business we don't see any reason why the
army also should not be employed-sublet, possibly, to
wlndow-washing concerns, or sent to fetch and carry on
rural free delivery routes. Then, in the treasury depart
ment, there must be many old copper or steel plates used
Tor the engraving of bonds in days gone by from which
= most attractive style of wallpaper might DE printed for
use IN the Railways and sm0king-rooms of retired million
otrea. With proper respect, and in duly awesome spirit,
W. would aho suggest that even the members of congress,
un6er ordinary conditions, have q certain amount Of idle
flne On their hands which might properly be devoted to-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10
STATE GETS BIG SUM FROM SALE OF LANDS.

More than forty-six thousand acres Of state lands
4~6,4S0.50S, to be exact-representing a total value of $727,-
O2567, have been sold during the past two years, accord
ing to the report OF the state land department for 1894.
The various alotments under which these lands are
listed, and the value Of the sales in each class, are as fol
lows: School lands, ~35,305408 acres, worth $528, 798 Ii;
university lands, 1418.61 acres, worth $20,89805; normal
school lands, 1401.02 acres, worth $39, 540.20; school of
science lands, 3509.97 acres, worth $~39,958.32; agricultural!
college lands, 23l2.55 acres, worth S43,O44.02; insane asy-
lum lands, 240 acres, worth $4,000; penitentiary lands,
1922 acres, worth $2822; public buildings lands, 80 acres,
worth $500; charitable institution lands, 1930.75 acres,
worth ~$46,964.95. Of the total value of the sales, $119,
l20.79 has been paid on the principal and $20,363.96 in
terest.
The lands are sold upon 18-year payments. The pur-
chaser must pay 10 per cent of the price down and the bal
ance in Is equal annual payments with interest on the
unpaid amount at 6 per cent.
In addition to these sales, timber to the value of
$~l12,6l8.22 has been sold during the past two years, from
14,423.66 acres of land.
Since the state was admitted to the Union there have
been 403,21l84 acres Of state land sold, by means of which
the state treasury was enriched to the extent of Sc, $685. 93.
Iimebr sold during the twenty-fOur years of the states life
amounts to 193,423 acres representing an income to the
state Of s., 346,5 !. SO.
During the past two years the department, in addition
to the income from timber and land sales, has been en-
riched to the extent of $l828.96 collected for timber tres
pass, $109l623 for rights of way, and $217.1O for lease
trespassers.
The total receipts of the department for the past two
years from payments of principal on lands, timber. bonds
and loans is $1,377 ,577.79. Interest payments have been
$7S6,SS6.37. The rental of lands has added $185, sos 80;
Carey act payments 1886, 1920, and fees $5,817.33. The
grand total of all moneys taken in by the department dur
ing the past two years is $2y302, 1868. And yet we some
Times near OF extravaganza and incompetency in the man.
agerent OF land board affairs. There is no ground for any
charges OF this nature when the magnitude of the bust
ness done and the great number of people dealt with are
taken into consideration.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10
A UNIQUE RAILROAD.

Eastern Washington has the distinction of having a
railroad which, while as wide as any other, is the shortest
in the world.
This road is about five miles long, extending from
as the only road that makes no stops between terminals.
1t has no watered stock and no preferred stock. 1t also
bears the reputation of having never borrowed a dollar
and never owed a dollar.
The actual cost of the road was S67, 131 SO. The re-
ceipts since its completion in Aust, 1910, to December
1913, were $50,649.n. The total expenses were S36, 500. SO,
leaving the total net earnings $14,179.75. The road has
paid $500 in dividends.
One of the principal sources of income has been inter-
est on the surplus. For the first sixteen months this
to $3,51866, for the next twelve months S.
05042, and for the last eleven months $428.58.
The employees are S. c. Calderhead, manager; C. c..
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10
RESULTS OF THE A

That the Inland Empire in a single year will receive
the profits of two average wheat crops, pouring an extra
S25, 000, 600 into the channels of trade as a result of the
European war, is a fact proved beyond dispute by careful
analysis of available figures.
Instead of the ten-year average price of seventy-One
cents per bushel, the Inland Empire is today getting ap-
proximately one dollar per bushel for its wheat. While
cost of production has remained almost stationery, prices
have scared, and not only wheat, but oats, barley, live
stock and other products have an increased value.
The following table, based on government estimates
for the present years production and on census figures,
shows in detail how this section alone is this year receiving
double the usual profits from its great wheat crop:
Average Years Profits.
Three million acres, yielding 100000 bushels of
wheat. Average price, II cents.
Value of crop $48, 100000
Cost of production at SO per acre .~.~...~.~ 2~4,OOO,O0O.
Average years profits .....-.......... 1924, 100000
This Years Record Profits.
Three million acres, yielding 74,580,00O bushels of
wheat, at 81.
Value of crop $74, $4,000
Cost of production at $8.25 per acre ......-. "a, 100000
fronts this year S49,S3O,0UO
While every one deplores the great misfortune that
has overtaken Europe, not even the pessimist can ques-
ton the tremendous benefits which the war prices will be-
stow upon the country. All that is needed is a little cour-
age and we will soon hear the forward march of business
this favored and.-The Westerner.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Wages $500 per week. Must
be neat and good with children.
Write to or see Mrs. Barry Dibble,
government power plant, near Mini
doka, Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

WANTED-Position for man and wife
on ranch. Address A. e. Buley.
ARE e. e. Geesey, or phone.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

WANTED-Wheat haulers; 600 sacks
of wheat to haul from Jeffries ranch
to American Falls at once.
d.. B. JEFFRIES,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

FOR SALE OF TRADE-4e miles
southeast OF Spokane, Wash, 1 have
a fruit and dairy farm of 247h acres
Three miles from good railroad town
20 acres in orchard. rs acres hay
land, rs acres almost clear and
ready for pillow. Three good springs,
fair buildings. Some membranes.
Will take trade and small amount of
cash for my equity. II you have
good property in American Falls or
a farm neal American Falls you
wish to trade for a good fruit and
dairy farm you have found the farm.
II you take 1t quick the fruit crop
amounting to $780, 90 or $1,5oo.e =
goes with the place.
Address +. A. Howard, Latah, Wash.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

some profitable by-service. We see no special reason why
they too should not be set to work upon such odd chores
as present themselves at the capitol itself, done heretofore
by unofficial individuals who merely form an additional
burden upon the treasury.
Why employ a corps of gilders, for instance, to keep
the eagle tail-feathers resplendent, or a legion of brass
Ipolishers to polish up the handles of the big front doors"
when, while congress is not really in session, there are so
many congressman just sitting around and twiddling their
thumbs?
We trust that before congress adjourns it will provide
Tor the appointment of another commission, this time to
look into and systematic the possible uses of the at pres
ent surplus and wasted stores of military, naval and con-
gressional elbow-grease.
A report of Postmaster-G General Burleson on Gov
eminent Ownership of Electrical Means of COmmunica-
ton" has been going the rounds of the press, and lnasmuch
as it bears the pure statistic" stamp of the government
it is accepted as an accurate presentation of the thing it
relates to. Among other things it contains long-diStance
telephone charges in various countries for one thousand
miles. This table claims the following figures as official:
Norway S0.40
germany 40
Sweden "a
france 90
Japan ISf
United States ---...-~..-- 800
These figures were exceedingly interesting to readers
until a disagreeable chap on the Minneapolis Tribune did
a little measuring in those countries where these thOus-
and mile rates prevail, and he found:
First: That a telephone line a thousand miles long
in Norway and Sweden would ra chbeyond the region
inhabited by users Of the telephone.
Second: That the longest straight line in Germany
is about eight hundred and fifty miles.
Third: That the longest straight line in France is
less than eight hundred miles.
Fourth: That the longest straight line in Japan is
about five hundred miles.
And finally: That between these countries there are
no international rates.!
All of which suggests first the possibility that we have
a government controlled statistic factory concealed some
where down at Washington, and second, that after all that
was a wise remark of good old Josh Billings when he OBJ
served:
It's better to know nothin' at all than so much that
amt SO!
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

GRAB 1T ouICk-s4oo. Four-roon
house. 6 lots. s23o worth of furni-
ture deliberately given to the pur-
chaser. for only $4,000. Located
on Maple Ave. Inquire at Press Of
ice or e John Bechtolt. Owner
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

Portland exporters predict higher prices for wheat
by mid-winter, believing that foreign demands will prac-
tically have exhausted the northwest supply by that time.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

FOR SALE-Trap Drummer's outfit
c. WEIGH, American Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

Will, conductor; C. M. Bartholomew, Brakeman; Guy
Wellman, engineer; A. N. Moreland, fireman.
The company owns one engine and one combination
coach and baggage car.-The Westerner.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

FOR TEAM WORK or wheat hauling
see Oakley Barnard, American ralls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

FOR SALE-About half a dozen good
milk cows, at the Riverside Dairy.
American Falls. Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-12-10

Want Column

WANTED-To buy calves all ages.
Con Kissler. Sr. s-s
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-13
ALASKA RAILWAY
 BILL IS SIGNED
PRESIDENT AUTHORIZES $35,oOO. ooo PROJECT IN ALASKA WITH
 BROAD SMILE.

Washington, March 12.-President Wilson today extended what he term ed the hand of real helpfumess and brotherhood 10 Alaska when he sign ed the bill authorizing the expendi- ture 10 $95,0O0,0O0 for the first gov ernment owned railroad constructed by the United States.
 Secretary Lane and representative members of the Seattle chamber of hommerce stood beside the president as he affixed his signature to the act.
 The president was in a happy mood and in laying one souvenir pen aside to use another, smilingly remarked:
 I'll change engines"
 When the bill had been signed the president made a briet speech.
 Secretary Lane Immediately after ward had a long talk with the presi dent about the selection of engineers for the task Though Col. Goethals had been mentioned for the work, 1t Is unlikely that he will be through with the Panama canal in time for the present undertaking, which Mir. Lane intends to get into operation at once.
 The secretary said the enactment of the railroad bill would be followed by the passage of the Alaska leasinA bill, which woud mean the carrying out of the administration program for the department of Alaska in an incredibly short time He added that a2 attempt would be made to gather the working force this year
 The beginning of the project will slgnalize a new method of govern ment stimulus for the opening of vir- gin territory, contrast to the gov. erlment bounties and guarantees of bonds, which in pioneer days of the west, were used by the federal gov. ernment to encourage railroad build. ing.
 Today's law had comparatively short history, though the subject had been agitated for many years. Early last year Secertary Lane endorsed the bill and obtained the support of the president to make it an admins. tration measure.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-13
MOONEY PROPOSAL
 ON NEW HIGHWAY
WILL ISSUE S15,ooo IN SCRIPT TO OPEN UP LITTLE RoCk.HoT
 SPRINGS ROAD.
Submits Proposal in Writing to the Good Roads Committee of the Young Mems Chamber of Commerce.

County Judge Mooney yesterday submitted to the good roads commit tee of the Young Mems Chamber of Commerce in writing his proposal to help in the construction of the Little Rockldot Springs highway that has So long been the subject of discus sion but which is just now reaching a working basis. The proposal sets forth clearly the view of the county judge ia the matter The committee will no doubt put the proposal before the regular meeting Of the Young Mems Chamber of Commerce tonight, and there it will meet with approval.
 Le letter from Judge Mooney fol. lows;
 Mr C. A. Callahan, President. Young
 Mems Chamber of Commerce. Dear Sir:
 At the suggestion of the good roads committee of this body, and of which l am a member this communication Is addressed to you for the purpose i outllnine the proposition as to the Little Rock road made by myself as county judge at a rccenC meeting of the Business Mems League. and also recently upon the floor of this body
 he proposition which l have here. tGiore made and which I "Cw reiter ate Is this: l agree for the county t) use out of the road taxes which are to be collected in tla ear 1915 Tor the year 1914, the sum Of $15,000 for the purpose of constructing a road From Hot Springs, easterly to Saline cotnty, to connect With what is known as the Little Rock pike, pro vldeG this scrip issued as aforesaid b2 absorbed for by private subscrip tl-H at pat. The sr .p so taken by subscription to be receivable for taxes for the year 1914, provided. further. that the most feasible route for said read be first determined, upon rec ommendati1n Of competent engineers. provided, further, that the work be don2 by contract to the lowest and pest bidder, sufficient bond heinz re cured as provided by law; provided, further that commissioners which if Is aeremafter agreed are 10 be ap psinted by the county court to super. intend said construction. are to sergs without compensation
 l hereby agree to appoint five com. missioners, or less number if deem ed advisable 10 he selected by your Climber of Commerce, acting in co1 lanation with the Business Mems League.
 Very respectfully yours,
 ROBERT H. MOONEY.
 County Judge.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-13
JAPANESE ID PASS
 THROUGH THE U. 5.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY LABOR. FRS TO GO TO WESTERN
 COAST OF MEXICO.

Washington, March 12 Secretary Bryan has promised the Japanese ambassador. Viscount Chinda, to ob- tam permission for the passage of about l50 Japanese through Amer- can territory from Fl Paso. Tex. to CaleXico on the extreme northwest corner of the Mexican state of Sonora The Japanese, reduced to an etrem- fly by lack of work. owing to mill. tary operations in northern Mexico will seek employment as cotton pick CTS oa the west coast. The ambassa- der made 1t plain no colonization scheme was involved
 Consular representatives today gave warning of a theratened general en- saSemeat near Torreon. where small preliminary sHrmishes already have taken place On the gulf coast the threatened battle near Tampico has not materialized Admiral Howard reported today that all was quiet at Mazatlan, as well as Guayamas and Top pclobampo. yg
 The Benton commission still re mains ia statu quo at Fl Paso. ap- parently waiting results from the commission named by Gen Carranza.
 The war department is watcAing with keen interest the outcome of the efforts of Mexican military prisoners near Fort Bliss to get their liberty through habeas corpus writs and Gen Scott is fully sustained in his deter. mination to resist these efforts as far as he legally can.
 The department late today decided to abandon the plan to send the Sey- eateenta Infantry by transport from Savannah to Galveston and instead the regiment will entrain from Fort McPherso and make the trip by rail to the Mexican border.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-13
BIG AMATEUR NIGHT
 BOOKED BOOKED AT PRINCESS
MANAGER OWENS HAS A CLASSY LOT OF NovlcEs FOR TO.
 NIGHTS PERFORMANCE.

One of the biggest amateur nights m the history of the Princess. is promised by Manager 'Doc" Owen. as he has booked a number of the best amateurs in the city for tonight Amateur night has become n fixture at the Princess and the house is al. ways packed, since this portion of the program is given in connection with the regular professional perform anee.
 One of the new numbers to be seen and heard will be the Crane Sisters Marie and N lima, juvenile vocal. ists, two charming little misses who will make their first appearance on the stage
 Bob Moughton. the we'll known loeai ventriloquist, at the urgent re. quest of his friends, has promised to bring his dummy and give Princess patrons a sample of his accomplish ment in this line.
 Charles Rogers, recruit from Wilmington park, playing a new ac- cordeon which he has just received from Germany. says in advance that the instrument is better than he is, but he promises to do his best, which will no doubt be good
 Dice Corcoran, will introduce a line of his own songs and comedy, and he is heralded as good entertainer in this line.
 Baby Fletcher that charming little vocalist, will offer some of her charming juvenile selections in her inimitable way.
 Miss Clara Walters, one of Hot Springs favorite yocalists, has prom ished to appear again. and it goes without saying that she will please everyone
 The Vapor City Trio, will make an. other attempt to make good. Man ager Owens says he has secured an additional hook, and now has three ready for use, in case they do not make good.
 This is a big line of amateur num- bors and the audience is promised all the fun and entertainment they want