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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-09-16
POLITICAL PARTIES
FILE PLATFORMS
CENTRAL COMMITTEES AND CANDIDATES
FRAME STATEMENTS OF PARTY POLICIES
MCGOWAN TO SUCCEED PORTER
Each Party Endorses Members Now in Office-Dry
Panks in All PIatforms-AII for
Economy

ed to cooperate in the work. The
candidate for assessor is pledged tc
continue the methods used heretofore
land other candidates to make the pub
dollar buy as much service as the
private dollar.
1t is recommended that the con-
stitutional amendment providing for
five justices on the supreme bench be
opposed
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RAILROADS WORTH
NINETY MILLIONS
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION N
FIXES VALUATION AS TAX
BASIS
Total is Greater Than In 1918 But Less
by Many Thousand Than Tax
Commission Estimate

The grand total of railroads in the
state of Idaho is valued by the state
board of equalization at something
less than ninety millions of dollars.
Although this is an increase over the
valuation fixed by the board in 1918,
it falls short by many thousands of
dollars Of the estimate made by the
tax commission.
The number of miles represented by
this valuation is not great, less than
three thousand, and these are di-
vided into 73 separate parts, one of
which is only II of a mile long.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-09-16
Kaiser OH For the East

PARIS, Sept. 16.-The Kaiser has
decided to go to Eastern Prussia to
investigate personally the gravity of
the situation, the Petit Journal assert
ed today.
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central committee yesterday, Fred Nc
Gowan of Deary, was selected to fill
the vacancy made on the ticket by tn,
resignation of E. w. Porter who wal
~ nominated for the house at thu
primaries. Mr. MCGOWAN is one O
the best known young men in the coun
ty and is regarded as strong addi
tion to the ticket
A. H. Oversmith was elected com
mitteeman for the south Troy precinct
and Chairman Joe Collins was au.
thOrized to fill other vacancies on the
committee. In conference with pre-
cinct committeeman, Mr.. Collins will
also fill the remaining vacancies for
constables and Justices Of the peace.
platform was adopted, to be filed
with the county auditor before noon
today, and was not released before the
last hour of filing. Presumably the
republicans feared that some of their
thunder might be appropriated by 9TH
er parties, or do not reposen III repre-
sentatiyes of newspapers the con I
fidence that they are accustomed to
enjoy.
The Democratic Platform
The democratic platform was avail
able early this morning, and synopsis
is given below.
The state platform is endorsed, and
Toll 1oI ~
work for dry amendment to the con-
stitution; laws to distribute the burden
of taxation more equitably; work
mems compensation act; a corrupt
practice act; practicable initiation,
referendum and recall, including
judges; improvements in the noxious
weed, pure seed, and bounty laws; i'm
provements in the grain commission to
benefit growers; laws to further pro-
tect depOsitors in banks; change in
the automobile tax laws to make funds |
available for use in the counties where |
cars belong; and laws providing for
working county prisoners on the pub
lie roads.
The candidates for the offices of
county commissioners are pledged to
open all roads necessary for the rapid
of the county, to see that
road funds are economically expend
ed, to give every taxpayer "a hearing
when sitting as a board of equaliza
ton, and especially to continue the
democratic policy of refusing to is
sue saloon licenses.
The present method of handling juv-
emile delinquency is approved; and
candidates for the offices of sheriff and
county attorney are particularly en-
joined to rightly enforce the laws pro-
hibiting the sale Of liquor in the
county,.
Ruth ". Broman, present county
Lreasurersand candidate for reelection,
is commended for the efficient manner
In which she has conducted the busi-
ness of her office, and is pledged to
her office in the future as
the has In the past.
The Republican Platform
The republicans pledge the legisla-
i've candidates to work for liberal sup
,ort for and the preservation of the
integrity of the university Estate wide
workmen's compensation
lct, the return of rs per cent of the
automobile tax money to the county,
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DolIie Sherman Better

Dollie Sherman, who was hurt while
playing on Third street some days ago,
recovered consciousness today, and it
is believed that she will improve rap
idly.
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HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 14.-An un-
identified man shot and killed Henry
Trout, a prominent business man OF
Harvard, and then fled. Sheriff Charles
SandersOn of Clay Center, organized Il
posse and overlook the slayer in a
field. The man shot and killed Sander
son and mOrtalIy wounded George
Phillips.
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LIEGE ABANDONED

BERLIN, via Rome, Sept. 16.-The
German troops abandoned Liege, il has
been officially announced. The reason
is not known.
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JAPANESE SCOUTS EFFECT CAP.
TURE

TOXIC, Sept. 16.-lt is officially an
n0unced that Japanese scouts on Sun
day captured the kia0 Chau railroad
station.
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Nineteen systems are represented,
the Oregon Short Line leading with
1494.41 miles, assessed at more than
fifty millions.
The complete table is given with the
idea that it will interest many readers
to scrutinize it closely.
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

danger to the bank is that some
wild player will stumble upon a run
OF luck, or drop a disproportionate
bet upon a single winning number.
Many of them play long shots stead
tly and of course occasionally some
Cne wins a large amount in a hurry.
| once saw a young fellow put $40
in checks on No. ,, get $3.50 for ii
put $3.50 of that on the odd, $50 on
and $40 on the five, which repeated.
He placed pile Of checks on each
number in the first twelve except the
five, played the first twelve to win
and stacked a huge bunch on the
red. In three rolls of the wheel he
had won nearly $4,000. An hour
later he quit about $500 winner.
These winnings are not regretted
much by such clubs. l saw one case
of how such killings affect the
Beach Club. A young Fall River fell
low had been playing regularly each
evening and losing almost as regu
larly-how much / do not know, but
it ran up into thousands. One even
ing he had just such a.run of luck
as | have described and, as nearly as
| could tell, he took about 1000 out
of the club-possibly more, but not
much. Before he reached The Break
ers, where he was stopping the sum
OF his winnings, according to corri
dor gossip, was trebled. In the grill,
where he was buying wine an hour
later. the statement was made he had
won nearly 100000 and that the
Beach Club was hard hit The next
afternoon AMI evening play at the
club was much heavier and appli-
cations for membership were in such
demand that | was offered S25 for
the use OF a membership card for
he afternoon by young man who
had neither wealth nor the influence
TO get in"
The governor OF Florida should get
Nr. Fullerton TO chaperon him
through fortnight or two at the
beach.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
IS TIME FOR
TRAMMELL TO ACT
Such Bare-Faced Defiance of Law
Should Not be Allowed in the
State
(Miami Metropolis)

Has Governor Trammell read that
zine by Hugh S. Fullerton? And
what did our governor say when he
read it, and what did he say to his
special emissary who travelled all the
way from Tallahassee to Palm Beach
and back again and reported that all
the talk about gambling in Palm
Beach was fol-de-rol? And what
does Sheriff Baker say?
The article has doubtless been read
by many Metropolis readers, also,
who recall the farcial investigation
we refer to. Mr.. Fullerton's writ
ing, as one who knows, outside Of
its decidedly unfavorable commen-
tary on the trucking failure to en-
force the law by the sheriff of Palm
Beach county, is Thoroughly entertain
ing.
The play at the Beach Club is
worth studying" Mr.. Fullerton
writes, being so unlike the usual
gaming. 1t is sure thing for the
house, yet the most dangerous kind,
the kind where the winnings Of a
month may be swept away in an
hour. The recklessness Of these
spendthrifts who know nothing OF
money values makes them dangerous
to the house. They do not play skill
fully, place their bets regardless Of
accepted rules, and destroy all the
laws of averages. | have seen a few
! play or attempt to play aboTtiye
! systems, and one or two Try sys-
TENS learned from a book; but the
majority ignore entirely the laws o.
mathematical progression upon which
systems are founded. The nominal
limit at the club is ST, 600 on a col
or, although this limit may be rails
ed Indefinitely by a simple request,
and it is not recorded that the pro-
prietors ever refused TO permit a
plunger to dive as high as he pleased
provided he could afford it. The
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
Fletcher. Very respectfully,
Arthur T. Williams
From Senator Fletcher

The presidents letter ought abso-
lutely 10 settle all question as to my
attitude on all public measures and
to dispose of the unfounded charge
that | am a *reactionary" and not
| progressive in the true sense.
| The fact is / have stood for the
| forward movement and all matters
| of constructive legislation ever since
| have been in the Senate My whole
record shows that. On matters of
| interest to labor, on waterway devel-
opment, on rural credits and on ex-
tension of rural free delivery and
parcels post, and everything tending
to the betterment of conditions in
rural as well as urban life, promoting
, the general welfare Of the people and
the prosperity of the country.
shows, / have been giving him and
his administration loyal and ener-
getic support, and the baseless charge
to the contrary, while intended to
prejudice me before the people, must
now fall fat
| The fact that it had no foundation
ought to arouse the resentment on
the part of the people and cause it
, TO react on those who sought to use
) it for political effect.
/ am very glad that Mr.. Arthur T.
| Williams, who stands so high among
| the public spirited men of Florida,
who is a former chairman of the
/ State Democratic Executive Commit
! tee, saw fit to take this matter up
with the president and i am not sur
! prised at the presidents reply, which
is very gratifying to me-
Duncan U. Fletcher.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
TRAAIMELL HAS 4
GRUESOME TASK
Will Have to set the Date for the
Execution of Il Woman

Tallahassee, April Ex-Governor
Trammell is confronted with me
task of setting a date for the execu-
tion by hanging of the first white
woman ever convicted Of first de-
gree murder in Florida.
Sister Johnson, 50 years old, has
been found guilty in Calhoun cOun-
ty OF the murder of John Whiting
ton, 10 years old. The jury made
up of farmers, considered the evil
dence "a hours before returning the
verdict The killing occurred at
Altha, a small country town, four
years ago.
The trial was the second for the
woman. At her previous trial she
was found guilty, the jury making a
recommendation of mercy. This
meant a sentence of life imprison-
ment.
Counsel for the accused woman ap-
pealed the case and the lower court
was reversed for allowing the dying
statement of the victim to be admit
ted as evidence. After a long delay
the case again was set for trial
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

AS there are probably many dem
ocTats in the state who have read
Mr.. Stockton's s charges, and who
feel as | do in the matter, Lask that
you give this publicly so that all may
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
SOUTHERN BUSINESS
CONDITIONS ARE SOUND
Report OF Wholesale Discharge of
Employees Repudiated by President
of the Southern Railway.

New York, April 1p.-Following
the widespread report that great in
dustries throughout the nation were
laying OF thousands of men, Presi-
@ent Fairfax Harrison, OF the South
ern Railway, in a letter to the Hearst
newspapers, denies the report in so
far as his system is concerned, and
declares that business conditions in
the South are sound.
Mr., Farrison's letter is as follows:
1T $ the policy and practice of
the Sou hern Railway Company to
make is appropriations, for such cur
rent expenses as can be controlled by
management monthly, on the basis of
existing and prospective business
conditions
Speaking generally, we have not
il recent months curtailed our shop
hours, nor have We withdrawn trains
nor practiced and other extraordinary
form Of curtailment. Business con-
| ditions in the south are essentially
recent weeks some slowing up in the
general movement of traffic, result
| ing IN small decrease of revenue as
compared with year ago, we do not
at the momelt anticipate such con-
| t.nped falling of revenues as will
make necessary a change of policy
! with regard 10 appropriations.
I with the constant tendency of all
! expenses OF operation 20 increase, we
| have been able IN the south to main
| tain our position largely by reason Of
the fact that revenues have also
! steadily increased, and We trust AMI
/ believe that the present depression is
| temporary; that the increase of our
/ revenues will be resumed, and that it
! will not be necessary FOR us TO re-
! -rench IN the essentials. as conserva-
! tive management must under pro-
/ tracted conditions Of de ,reasing rev
! uues and increasing expenses"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
Omitted Press to the Starr

Ossining, \. Y, S:35 a. m.-The
four gunmen adjudged guilty Of the
murder of Herman Rosenthal were
executed at daylight this morning
From first to last, the execution OF
the four took thirty-nine minutes.
Dago Frank, the Cirofci, was the
first to die Whitley Lewis (Jacob
Seidenshiner) followed.
Gyp the Blood (HOrowitz) came
third, and Leftie Louie Rosenberg
was last.
Horowitz almost collapsed as he
was led to the chair.
None of the gunmen confessed
Seidenshiner made a statement de-
claring that he was innocent and
convicted on perjured testimony.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
OPPONENTS OF REPEAL
ARE VERY ACTIVE
VIII Make a Stiff Fight in the Senate
Committee this Week

Washington, April 13.-The heavi-
est artillery opponents of repeal OF
Panama toll exemption for American
ships can bring to bear will be train
ed against the administration fiat
repeal policy before the Senate Com
mittee on Interoceanic Canals this
week. Every possible argument that
can be raised is TO be brought for
ward in the hope Of prevailing on
the committee to make an adverse
report on the bill as it passed the
House and, failing in that, TO lay a
foundation for continuing the fight in
the Senate itself.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
LEADEN-HEELED JUSTICE HAS
STAMPED OUT THEIR EVIL LIVES
MUROERERS OF HERMAN R0SENTHAL EXECUTED At OSSNNC,
n. y, THIS MORNING
SOURCE AND PROTESTING INNOCENCE TO THE LAST


ing that Dorothy Arnold. the New
York heiress, is alive and now in her
fathers home in New York City. He
adds that she is in a weakened con-
dition and mentally unbalanced.
The district attorney declares that
Miss Arnold returned to her home
four months ago and that her par
enr5 have been trying to keep the
matter OF her whereabouts quiet
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
BRYAN COMING TO FLORIDA

Washington, April 13.-Secretary
Rrvan plans to leave Washington TO-
morrow night for his winter home in
Miami, Fla. He expects to be alb
sent a week or two. or until he has
recovered from his attack of grip.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

Chronicle: Summerfield is to or
ganize a baseball team with the fol-
lowing players: c. P. Davis, c. a.
French. Carl Ineson. Lacy and Jay
Timmons. Arthur and Eddie Collens,
Jim Lyvers. H. c. Croft. c. A. Ban
gert. Clarence Lawton, Harry Loose
and Mr.. Phillips.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Ocala Lodge No. 699, L. o. o. NJ,
meets every Thursday at $50 D. m.
Visiting brethren always welcome to
the lodge and club house, on Mag
nolia street near postoffice.
J. D. Rooney, Dictator.
]. E. Gates, Secretary ad
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
LAKE WEIR COTTAGE TO RENT

My little cottage at Woodmar on
Lake Weir, (Eastlake station and
postofffce) is for rent; completely
furnished, running water in house;
thoroughly screened against insects.
R. r. Carroll, OcaIa. 4-6-tf d&w
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
MISS ARNOLD'S PARENTS
KEPT VERY MUM

! Pittsburg, April 13.-District At
'torney Jackson created a sensation
when he issued a statement declar-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
OCALA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Open daily except Sunday from 3
TO p. m. Board of Trade rooms,
Ocala House block.
Louise E. Gamsby, Librarian
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
PINE SHINGLES FOR SALE

In carload or wagon load lots, de-
livered or at the mill just north of
Marion county fair grounds. Prices
on application. G. w. Davis G. Co.,
Ocala, Fla, Box 391. 4-10-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13
PRESIDENT WILSON PRONOUNCES
SENATOR FLETCHER A PROGRESSIVE
A KNOCKOUT ANSWER TO A PREJUDC[D ARGUMENT
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS BETWEEN
Jacksonville, April IL, 1914.


Editor Florida Metropolis:
Some weeks ago there was publish
ed in your paper an interview with
Mr. Stockton in which he charged
that Senator Fletcher is a reaction
airy" and not in sympathy with Pres
ident Wilson's policies, these charges
being repeated in other state papers
am a great admirer OF the presi-
dent AMI believe all democrats should
give him every aid and assistance in
their power in carrying out his pol
icies and to vote only for those can
didates Tor Congress who are in
sympathy with him.
| believe Senator Fletcher has
made an able and useful senator dur
ing his first term and for that rea-
son is entitled to reelection, but il
StocktGns charges that he is a re
dictionary" and not in sympathy with
President Wilson were true, j would
not vote for him. To satisfy myself
OF the accuracy of Mr.. Stockton's s
charges, / addressed a communica-
tion to the president as follows:
March 10, 1914.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President,
the White House, Washington.
'Sir-As you may know the DEM
ocratic primary in Florida, in which
United States Senator to succeed
Senator Fletcher will be nominated
takes place June 2nd.
Senator Fletcher's opponent claims
that the senator should be classed
as a 'reactionary' and that his rec
ord in the Senate has been favorable
to special interests and that he is not
in accord with the policies and prin-
ciples of your administration.
Il should be glad if you would give
me the benefit of your views in this
matter, and allow me to use the
same in respect to these charges.
Very respectfully and sincerely,
Arthur T. Williams
President Wilson's Reply
To which President Wilson replied:
The White House, Washington,
March "a, 1914.
My Dear Mr.. Williams: l have
your letter of March 10Th and am
very glad to reply to it.
Il am surprised that any one
should charge Senator Fletcher with
being a 'reactionary.' Certainly dur
ing the time l have been able to OBJ
serve his course of action, he has sup
ported the progressive policy OF the
party not only with unvarying 10y
atty, but with energy, and has shown
at every turn a desire to promote
the best interests of the people
through the instrumentality of leg
islation. / have learned to feel the
highest regard for him and fam glad
TO have this opportunity OF express
ing my confidence in him in answer
ID your question.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
Woodrow WILSON,
AS there are probably many dem
ocTats il the state who have read
Mr.. Stockton's s charges. and who
feel as | do in the matter, Lask that
you give this publicly so that all may
know the truth and just what Pres
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-04-13

Bargains in auto speedometers,
such as Stewart, etc. why Pay
More?" B. Goldman. As
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-15
Amid Andean Glacerser from Highest Railroad Station o.

with the cold Of the highlands, and tho
battle goes on all the time. You can
never be sure OF the weather. 1t may
be clear for week and 1t may snow
day and night. In the winter the
mountain blasts are 50 fierce and tho
Slar" SO great that the trainmen use
smoked glasses to keep from becoming
snow blind
Ent before ! describe the scenic won.
derS about me let me tell you some
thing of this road from the sea 10 the
CLOUDS. 1t Is tho worlds greatest won
der In the way of railway construction
II begins on the Pacific Ocean at the
port of Callao. and in 100 miles &c
ciitnbes up the mountains to an altl-
tnde of 1860 feet 1t crosses the pass
ut 200 feet lower. and then goes dowu
to the Indian market town of Orova on
the other side of the range Oroyn
is not II treat distance from the nav
igaklc tributaries Of the Amazon River.
and the day will probably come when
This roma will form Il part of n steam
route across South America Leaving
Lima for this 100 miles the track stead
lily rises From the sea to the ton
NJ the pass tho average grade is about
per cent; and there is no place where
train or y car. II left on the main
track, would not slide by gravity clear
down into the ocean The road ~ OF
standard gauge. and it's rolling stoch
is largely American. The engines burr,
Tuel oil. which comes from Northern
Peru. ana thc journey throughout Is
accomplished without dust or cindors
| The system OF brakes. which assures
shfetH, IL both British and American.
ana IN The descent u pilot car always
goes in advance OF the train.
This road is known as the Central
Railway Of Peru. II belongs TO the
government. and is under the manage
neit OF the Peruvian Corporations "A
Brush company that has control Of
me railways of the republic The
! railways runs from Callao. on the Pa
c'hc. 10 Huancavo. 270 miles distant.
on the Atlantic side OF the Andes IL
crosses the coast range at 1866 feet
Win branch OF nine miles to the
Morococha mines. upon which the alti-
tudc is almost 5000 feet The road
was suggested by a Peruvian. but the
man who laid II out and constructed
the greater par, Of il was Henry
Meiggs. an American MeiRgs raised
the money TO build II. and. in fact he
as entitled to the credit OF it's construc-
ton. He began 10 work on IT away
back in 1870. ana in 1876 when he
died, he mad completed IL as far as
! Chicla. a point more than two and one
hair miles above the sea. By that time
/ the S27. 100000 or SoS 900 600 which lie
had raised for its construction was OK
hausted and the work stopped II WAS
resumed some years later, and in 1897:
was completed TO Oroya, distance OF
las miles from the coast. The extern
sion to the rich valley OF IIuanca.o
was finished only six years ago.
The road was originally planned 10
reach tho rich silver and copper mines
OF terro de Pasca but after going over
the pass al an altitude of To- SIS feet ir
came down about 1000 fee, and stop
ped ~ Oroya. Then the mines we're
bought by an American syndicate. and