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The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21
FdvOrS
Corporations
COMMISSION ON RECORD
Increases Valuation Of Farm Land
and Lowers Timber Lands

The tax commission has made
a report to the board Of equaliza-
unn on the various classiilca-
tions of lands including grazing
agricultural, timber and waste
lands in the different counties Of
the state.
In its report the commission
recommends an increase of the
assessed valuation of agricul-
lural and other lands of IS, ,397,-
39l and a decrease in the asses
ed valuation of timber lands of
S2,737O84 or a difference of over
eight millions from the valua-
lions as fixed by the assessors of
the state.
The report was turned over TO
the assessors who went into ses-
sion to consider it. The asses
sors claim it is unfair on the face
of it, particularly so because il
adds to the tax burdens of the
farmers and lightens the taxes OF
the corporations who are the
owners of most Of the timber.
In addition they allege thai
their cruise made at the expense
OF thir respective counties was ig-
nored by the commission.
The assessors of the respective
counties after discussing the re-
port voted unanimously to rejec
il and demanded that the tax con
mission appear before the boarC
OF equalization and explain thei'
figures.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21
Pioneer Candidate
For Legislature

William Cable of State Line
precinct candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for represen-
tative was in the city Wednes-
day. Mr.. Cable is a promment
farmer and two years ago was
sargent at arms of the state SEN
ate. Although an old timer in
the county and a number of years
ago a member of the board of
county commissioners this is his
first visit to st. Maries. He
expressed himself as being much
surprised by the size of this city
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21

Miss Eldred Waity of Iowa, who
has been spending the summer
visiting Mrs. A. j. Blake and
family has accepted a position as
teacher in the Harrison schools
for the coming year.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21

The ladies Aid Of the Presby-
ierian church held a business
netting at the church Thursday
afternoon TO complete arrange
ments for the serving of meals at
the st. Maries Fair this year.
Neil Beaton, republican candi-
date for county commissioner for
this district returned Tuesday
evening from an extended trip
through the north part of the
county. He thinks that the pros
poets for his nomination are look
ing good.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21

Neil S. Coventry of Coeur d.
Alene, candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for county
surveyor, stopped off in this city
for a short time today while on a
professional trip up the branch
line.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21
Will Vote on
Three Amendments

There are three amendments
to the constitution of the state
to be voted on at the coming gen.
eral election.
These are: first, providing for
increasing the number OF mem-
bers of the supreme court from
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21

Judge Ralph r. Morgan was
"A visitor in our city Tuesday
He is a candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for prosecuting
attorney and is making a trip
around the county in the inter
ests of his candidacy
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-08-21

they claim to be the facts dis
covered since the cruises were
made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
WROTE UP HIS OWN DEATH
Hichard Pnrnday Sent Picture with
Notfcen OF iis Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA. December 25.-Af-
Yer notifying the newspapers by mail
that he had committed suicide because
ne had lost n lot of money In Atlantic
CITY last summer" n young man who
registered as Richard pnraday, OF New,
York city, poisoned himself In room
In the Hotel Adclphia late Wednesday,
night. He Is believed to have been n
student at the University of Pennsyl-
vania. Three empty poison bottles
were found beside the body
The letters he sent to the newspa-
bers contained his photograph and
read ns follows:
Gentlemcn.-Incloscd you will find
q picture of the nineteen-y year old bull
fighter of Madrid, Spain. who commit
ted suicide yesterday In the Hotel
AGclphia. The only reason for his act
is that he lost large sum of money
In Atlantic city last summer"
The notes were dated December "a,
but were mailed late on December %.
and received in the newspaper offices
early this morning.
Investigation 80 far has failed to
disclos. the youths exact connection
with the University Of Pennsylvania.
The only clue pointing to the fact that
lie vas q student there was found in
some examination papers In his pocket.
III" was evidently Spaniard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
FIGHT ON HILLS ELECTION
Defeated Opponent Gives Congressman
Notice OF Contest.

NORWALk. CONN. December 25.-
Congressman-E Elect I:benezer ]. Hill was
notified that his opponent at the recent
election. Congressman Jeremiah Dono-
van. had contested his election. The
complaint alleged numerous violations
OF election laws by Wheeler, Ifill's po-
h;ical agent, II is charged also that
the statement OF expenses. Hill filed
at Washington Is incomplete. and that
many Items In the expense account
filed at Hartford are Illegal
Wheeler. In his capacity as agent for
iiill and treasurer OF the congressional
committee. paid out $9,6IS to aid in
the election This sum IS said TO be
in excess OF the legal limit. Private
corporations in several states are
charged with contributing to the fund.
and money is said To have been i'm
properly used. Hill had nothing TO say
for publication. Previous TO the pres
ent session OF Congress Hill was n
prominent Republican member OF the
Ways and Means Committee for many
years He WAS defeated for reelection
by Donovan. Democrat, two years ago.
Last month he won over Donovan by
substantial majority
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
BUSINESS CLUB MANAGER
WILL ENTER NEW FIELD
C. T.. Walford, Jr., Tenders Resig-
nation, After Serving Institu-
ton Four Years.
SUCCESSOR NOT YET CHOSEN
Directors Induce Mr.. Walford to Re.
main With Organization Until
March Club Has Had Large
Growth During His Term.

Charles p. Walford, Jr.. secretary
and manager of the Business Mems
Club for the past four years, will ent cr
the insurance field on March l. His
resignation, effective on February IS,
has been rendered the board OF direc-
tors. He will then join forces with
W. w Hardwicke, as manager OF the
general insurance agency, which has
been successfully run by the latter for
many years.
The resignation OF Mr. Walford was
sent to the directors of the Business
Mems Club several weeks ago 1t was
to he erective on January 81. but after
rain1y attempting to have him recon
slider his decision. the board prevailed
upon him to serve another month, in
order that successor could be Sc
cured without too hasty action, and
that he could wind up important fnan-
cial matters now under way
Mr. Walford became manager of the
club on January 10. 1911. shortly after
II entered into its present quarters in
the American National Building Dur
ing his managership, the organization
has grown wonderfully in both
strength and influence. From n total
membership of 623, IL has jumped to
membership Of 912. gain Of nearly
i6 per cent. During that time the club
iitS Pecii aCtiNc III many campaigns,
and has always been an important fac
tor in all civic movements.
CLUBS FINANCIAL
CONDITION IMPROVED
That Mr.. Walford will be highly
successful in his new venture is not
doubted by those who have watched
his work at the Business Mems Club.
The organization, when ho assumed
charge. had heavy debt carried over
from its old quarters. and the restau-
rant proved heavy burden for II to
carry. The restaurant however, has
been turned over TO n private contrac-
tor. bonds have been issued to carry
the old debt. and the club is now fac
Ing its most prosperous period.
To give an idea of the magnitude OF
the business, the last report of Mr..
.Walford shows that the total income
from dues alone was S13,G43 last year.
The total expense of operating the
club. including rent and other fixed
charges. WAS only s9.07S, leaving n
profit OF S4.546. These figures do not
include the restaurant, but rs this is
no longer a factor in the club man
agement, the total profits. on the same
basis. Will soon put the club out OF
debt.
Mr.. Walford Will become manager
for Mr.. Hardwicke. with offices I'm the
Travellers Insurance Building. He win
have an interest In the firm.
announcement was made Yesterday
that =. NJ. Cover had resigned from
the board Of directors of the club. ma
that John II. Wilson had been apnoint
cd TO fill the vacancy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch. I
LONDON. December 25-An at
tempted aerial raid on London by n
German aeroplane was defeated to-day
by the vigilance OF the Royal Flying
Corps.
hostile biplane was sighted dying
over Sheerness harbor at l2:35 p NJ,
according TO the official announcement
or the War Office. The machine was
travelling at high speed from the east
directly towards London. At the rate
II was travelling ii must have reached
London in less than half an hour more.
Naval lookouts mt Sheerness sighted
the hostile hier at n great height. and
British machine was sent up to inter-
cept It.
battle in the air followed. in which
the British aviator hit the enemy's
machine three or four times After a
sharp engagement. the raider was
driven eastward over the sea, with the
british flyer in pursuit.
DRIVES GERMAN AWAY
AND RETURNS SAFELY
The British machine was not pre-
pared for n long flight. and, after
making sure that the German was
making off, and that there was no
further danger OF his completing his
pihns for a raid on the capital. the
English aviator returned to Sheerness
At hrst 1t was thought the German
was intent upon dropping bombs OH
the naval arsenal at Sheerness, or on
some Of the British warships anchored
there. But the height at which he was
lying and the speed he was making
TO the westward soon made II clear
that he was making for an inland OBJ
Jective
1t was at Sheerness that the British
battleship Bulwark was blown UP by
mysterious. explosion. At the time
II was officially stated that the ad-
mtralty was convinced the explosion
was internal. but later 1t was officIaiIy
admitted that Scotland Yard waa look
ing for German who had been seen
acting strangely in the vicinity OF the
ships anchorage just before tho dis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
COLDER WEATHER PROMISED
storm Is Sweeping Northenstwnrd
Throughout south

WASHINGTON. December 25.-Snow
and rain marked the path OF storm
that Tonight was sweeping north
eastward through the South. The
storms centre. last night over Louis
lana, tonight was over South Caro-
lima. Heavy rains were reported In
the South Atlantic and Gulf States
turning TO snow in parts OF Virginia,
North Carolina. Tennessee. Arkansas
and oklahoma
propH In temperature were reported
generally in the South, with much
colder weather promised for Saturday
and sunday. Weather Bureau fore
casters predicted clear skies by to-
morrow In most .: the Southern States
storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic Coast from Cape Haitcras to
Boston. and cold wave warnings have
been issued for all the Southeastern
states except Southern Florida
Snow was reported in New England
New York and the Missouri Valley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
SING CAROLS FOR THAW
boys md Girls Serennde Fugitive From,
MnttcnWnn.

MANCHESTER, y. H., December 25-
Half q hundred children In Harry *.
Thaw's home last night and sang
Christmas carols. Thaw stood in the
window and smiled at his girl and boy
friends.
The fugitive has given $50 pairs of
skates away to the children Of Man
chester. and has promised to have
DORIS pond. on the outskirts Of the
city. encircled with electric lights, so
that the Riddles may skate at night.
The hundreds of boys and girls in the
State Industrial School. on the river
road between Manchester and Hook
sette, were delighted by the gift of a
magnificent stereopticon machine from
Thaw. Several boy friends were given
years membership In the Y. NJ. C. A.,
and complete gymnasium costumes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
ASKS TRIAL OF CHARLTON
bryan Tells AmbnSsndnr to Take In
the Matter With Authorities.

NEW YORK, December 25.-The trial
OF Porter Charlton for the murder of
his wife at Como. Italy. has again
been postponed. according 10 cable ad-
vices received here yesterday by Charl-
tons attorney. Charlton has now been
in prison In Italy for more than a year
and half. He was in Jail In Hoboken
for two years prior to his eNtradition
IT also became known yesterday that
depositions to be used In the trial have
recently been taken in various sections
of this country. The testimony of the
witnesses here had to do principally
with events In the life of the mNr-
dered woman.
Charlton's attorney, John Palmieri,
said that, upon his protest, Secretary.
of State Bryan had recently cabled to
the American ambassador at Rome in
structions to take up with the Italian
authorities the question Of procuring an
immediate trial for Charlton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
SAD CHRISTMAS AT VATICAN
Pope Busien Himself With Plans for
Exchange of Wounded Prisoners

Especial Cable to The Times-Dispatch. 7
ROME. December 25.-This was n
sad Christmas at the Vatican, where
Pope Benedict X. busicd himself al-
most throughout the day perfectinE his
plans for the exchange OF wounded
prisoners Of war. The Pope Is very
happy over many messages he Is re-
cetving from America approving his
efforts to bring about Il cessation of the
war. After the days Christmas mass,
Pope BENEDICT spent some time with
relatives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
British Cruiser May Be
in Fight With Germans

VALPARAISO. December o5-A
wireiess messngc from the ChiIcnn
torpedo sunboat Tome reports the
britihh cruiser Newcastle cnnnonati-
ing hfteen miles from Valparaiso.
Z In supposed she hns engaged the
German cruiser Dresden md con-
tcrtcd cruiser PrInz EItei FrIederich.
british squadron md Jnpanese
Hnrshfps nre known to he Cruising
not fnr from this port.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
M'ADO0 CALLS ON SHIPPERS
WANTS Facts About High Freight Rate.
and Scarcity OF Vessels

WASHINGTON. December 25.-Secre-
tary McAdoo tonight issued a state
ment calling on shippers who have
been hit by high ocean freight rates
and scarcity of vessels to send facts
TO the Treasury or Commerce Depart
ments. Letters already received, the
secretary said, show that the scarcity
OF vessels Is so great and freight
charges so high that American foreign
trade is being seriously handicapped"
The Treasury and Commerce Depart
ments arc Investigating ocean freight
rates under Senate resolution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
No. REST ON CHRISTMAS
FOR WARR|NG ARMIES
Allies Engaged Almost in Hand to.
Hand Combat Against Ger
man Trenches.
FRENCH CLAIM SUCCESSES
FRENCH CLAIM SUCCESS
Both Sides Assert They Have Re-
pulsed Attacks at Various Points.
Violent Revolution in Albania
Against ESsad Pasha.

LONDON. December 25 u1:3o p NJ
christmas brought no rest. to the
european armies. 1t found the Rus
slams still lighting desperately in the
SHOWS of Poland against the fierce at-
tacks OF the German and Austrian al
hes; Przenysl still in the grip OF the
invading army: the French making
spasnodic thrusts against the strong
German lines Of trenches in Northern
and Northeastern France, and the Brit
ish and Rclgians engaged In almost
hand -to-hand warfare against the Ger
man trenches in West Belgium.
In FLANDERS yesterday things were
generally quiet" says the German
bulletin. The French report speaks OF
intermittent artillery firing there. The
french claim several successes along
Inc centre and eastern lines. while the
Germans declare they have taken the
second British trenches in Belgium.
Both sides assert they have repulsed
attacks AT various points.
so close are the trenches OF the allies
ana Germans at many points that al
most the only weapons used are hand
Erenades. since il s impossible for
the men To expose themselves even to
use their rifles.
INFORMAL. TItUCES
FOR BURIAL. OF DEAD
There have been informal truces be-
tween the French and Germans for
burial between the trenches. Accord
ing to British eyewitness. for many
weeks along miles OF the battle line
Inc dead have lain as they fell. The
Sfuesome account speaks Of bodies
heid erect by the barbed wires and
scouts crawling over them Mt night.
~ violent revolution has broken out
in Albania against iIssad Pasha. whom
Turkey established as ruler there when
the Ottoman government broke into
the European war. Essnd Pasha's pal
ace ut Tirana has beNn pillaged and
burned. Massacres are reported
The Italian government has landed
sailors from warships at Avlona to re-
store order and protect Europeans and
peaceful inhabitants Italian intcrven-
ton may embroil Italy with her recent
foe. Turkey. and holds possibilities of
far-reaching results.
German aviators made another at
tempt to drop bombs on British ports
to-day. Like the attempt against
Dover. that OF to-day, which was di-
rected against Sheerness, was unsuc-
ccssful. An aeroplane crossed tho
channel according to the official re-
port. and. sailing high. flew over Sheer
ness. british aircraft went in pursuit
and. one dispatch says. engaged the
enemy FOR quarter OF an hour before
thousands of spectators. The Invaders
finally disappeared In the mist having
been hit several times
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
MRS. ISABEL CURTIS DEAD
She Was Noted ns Author. and Was
Widely known.

WASHINGTON. December 25.-News
was received in Washington OF the
death in Vermont yesterday of Mrs.
Isabel Gordon Curtis, the noted au-
thor.
Mrs. Curtis, who had been III for
some time. died after an operation She
WAS the wife Of Henry Curtis. for eigh-
teen years secretary OF the National
Republican Committee and had wide
acquaintance with notable people at
tho capital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

RESERVE YOUR TABLES NOW
For New Years Eve. Thursday. December
3D. 1913. Table a. Hote supper from p. NJ.
to a.. NJ. Three dollars per cover Ball
room ninth floor. dancing. Hotel Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
HOSTILE B|PLANE
IS ENGAGED IN AIR
BY BRITISH.
Machine Sighted Over Har-
Dor at Sheerness Headed
for Capital.
RAIDER is DRIVEN OFF
AFTER SHARP BATTLE
Attempt Believed to Be Fulfil
ment of Recent German
Boast.
I'm LONDON BIZ CHRISTMAS"
French Statement Claims Progress
for Allies Before Nieu-
port.
No Material Change
in War Situation

n HRISTMAS at the front. both
cnSt and west, saw no nbntc-
ment In the fierce rtruEElcs that
have been going on for weeks he
tween the warning nations for some
decisive results. which might turn
the tide of battle.
The German forces In Rus,ian Po-
land, under Field Marshal Won Hin
dcnburE, continue their nHsnults ON
the Russian line which blocks their
why to WRrsnw. Throughout the
day md night before Chrintmnn the
Invaders hammered AWAY In a series
of ATTACHES, according to the latest
oniciai stntencnt, principally In the
diStrfctH Of Sochnczow, twenty
eight miles west of Warsaw, and
BoIimow, just south of Sochaxow.
All these ntfncks were ;rcpulseti
with great loss to the Germans, the
PefroSrnd communication says.
In the western theatre both Ger
mnns and allies claim to have re-
Putned attacks mt various points,
hut there In no indicnt ton In the re-
ports of my material change In the
situntfon.
Italy has occupied the Albanian
port OF Avlona, as the result OF a
revolution which hns broken In
Albania nguinst the Turkish ruler.
Essnd Pnsl,u. This step yvas taken
to reHtore order and afford protec-
lion To Europeans and peaceful In
habitnnts, hut intervention by Ifsiy
In Albania carries with 1t the pos
Aibility of the participation of that
country I'm the present conflict.
The Japanese Emperor hns d,s-
Holred the Imperial Diet. owing to
the rejection of the measure for an
incrcase In the army. by this nc
tton the Emperor uphoids the pro-
gram of the ministry for military
development. 4 rescript su,peuds
the House of Peers pending the eIec-
ton. which probably will he held in
March.
Having failed to secure "A suspen-
sion of hostilittes at Christina sttme.
Pope Benedict spent Christmas DIV
working on his plan for the ex-
change OF wounded prisoners who
VIII not ne able to Take part ngain
In the lighting.
n German aviator on Christmas
Day drove his machine across the
English Channel. However, like his
coIhpntriot, who recently nude an
attempt ngninst Dover, he was nm
successful, being driven AWAY by
british aircraft.
dispatch from Petrograd to
London says the number Of German
prisoners registered in the Russian
capital II LILO officers and 1aI,7OO
mcnI the number of AuNtrinns reg
istered In 3.188 officers and 221 400
men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

THRISTMAS at the front. both
cnst and west, saw no nbntc-
ment In the fierce rtruEElcs that
have been going on for wecks he
tween the warning nations for some
decisive results, which might turn
the tide of battle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

Having failed to secure n suspen-
sion of hostilittes at Christmastfme.
Pope Benedict spent Christmas DIV
working on his plan for the ex-
change OF wounded prisoners who
Will not he able to tnkc part again
In the fighting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

Recent dispatches from Athens said
'narchy rcigned at Avlona, and TINT
the region around the Albanian seapor.
was prey to civil war Partisans OF
kemal Bey last month forced the gov
ernment to haul down the Turkish fnr
and hoist the Albanian colors fSssad
Pasha. communicating chief OF the
turkish forces in Albany, then sent
500 soldiers to Avlona, and they dis
armed tho inhabitants and restored the
Turkish flag
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

German aviator on Christmns
ia! drove his machine across the
English Channel. However, like his
r"hpntrfot, who recently made an
attempt against Dover, he was I'M
snceessfui' being driven AWAY by
british aircraft.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
ITALIAN SAILORS OCCUPY
SEAPORT OF ALBANIA

ROME, December 25--A company OF
Italian sailors to-day occupied Ayiona
a seaport of Albania. on the Adriati,
Sea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

a dispatch from Petrograd to
London says the number Of German
prisoners reEistered in the Russian
cnpitnl IN Lilo officers nnd 1aI ZOO
meh' the number of Austrinns reg
istered IN 3'l80 officers and 221 400
men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

In the western theatre both Ger
mnnR and allies claim to have re-
puined attacks mt various points,
hut there IN no Indication In the re-
ports of my material change In the
situntfon.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1914-09-26
DA REYNOLDSVELLE

MercOledi' scorso 81 unirono in ma
trimonio il giovane Antonio Marinaro
e la leggiadra signorina Ala d Amore.
La cerimonia religiosa, fu officiata dial
Rev. Vincenzo Marinaro di Butler Pa.
fratello dello sposo. Tn numeroso
stuolo di parent ed invitati partecipo'
ALA riuscitissima festa
Ebbi II Diacera iii cOnOScara in oua-
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1914-09-26
II GOvernO Americana
cOntrO Ia COmpagnia MarcOni

WASHINGTON, 20. IL Presi-
dente Wilson ha disposto che Sc la
Compagnia Marconi non rispetta la
censura istituita dial Dipartimento
della Marina, la grande stazione ra-
diografca di Siasconset sara chiusa
Pare che la staZione Marconi abba
tramesso alcuni ordini all incrocia-
tore inglese Lancaster, violando la
neutralita' degli Stati Unit.