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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-11-25
RELIEF FUND
FOR BELGIANS
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS REACHED
s7s1.75 UP TO TWO O'CLOCK
TODAY
Spokane & Inland Railway VIII he
ceive the Shipment OF Flour ana
Forward it Gratis

The Belgian relief committee OF the
Chamber of Commerce at two O'Clock
today reported the contributions to the
fund had reached the total of S781.75
and the committee is now working ON
the last milestone of its journey TO
secure the $1,000 necessary to ship the
carload of -four to the sufferers in BEL
GUM. Waldo G. Payne, traffic man
ager of the Spokane & Inland, mas
written Chairman George Creighton,
that the company will be glad to re-
ceive the shipment and send it On its
way, gratis. The following are the
new contributors to the fund:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-11-25
WOULD SIMPLIFY
THE SCHOOL LAWS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENTS AND ADnIN-
j. ISTKATORS, JUST CLOSED 8,
Meeting Held It Boise Resulted IN
Many Plans be Advanced to Aid in
Bettering School Conditions

At Boise last Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday occurred the Second Annual
Conference of School Superintendents
and Administrators. The meeting is
called by the state department of edu-
cation to discuss primarily topics on
which desired school legislation may
be based. 1t now devolves upon the
state board of education, among other
duties, "to recommend to the legisla-
| ture all needed changes in existing
laws or additional legislation" This
conference is one means of finding
some of the educational problems 50
general in their nature as to justify
new or improved legislation. Between
fifty and sixty cognty and city super
lintcndeuts and representatives of the
state schools were present, beside the
state superintendent and commission
Ell OF education. Professor Phi. Soulen
represented the university at the con-
ference.
The following topics were discussed
at the six sessions of the conference:
High School Problems, Certification of
Teachers, County Versus District Unit,
School Revenue, Courses of Study
These problems were referred to SEP
arate committees and their recon-
mendations were carefully discussed
before any resolutions were adopted.
The working out of details OF each
main subject recommended for legisla-
ton was referred to the board of edu-
cation and such advisory committees
as they may appoint.
Discussion centered largely about
the following problems: 1. Certifica-
of Teachers. 1t was strongly urged
that school law on this matter be SIM
pIified; that instead of the ten or
more pages now devoted in Idaho
school law to teachers certification,
few fundamental principles be en-
acted into law and larger discretion
ary powers be vested in the state
board: that long time certification and
life diplomas be based on succcssful
experience, progressive efficiency and
a professional spirit rather than upon
scholastic attainments only, and that
failure to engage in school activities
for a period of three years should
invalidate certificate.
2. County Unit. Opinion seemed
quite unanimous on the inefficiency OF
the district unit of organization, and
the conference strongly favored ex-
tending equal opportunity to favored
as we'll as less favored districts by
chauging from district unit to the
larger county unit basis. 1t was
thought wise, however, to recommend
permissive rather than compulsory leg
islation ON this subject.
3. School Revenue. This topic fur
nished the most material for debate at
the conference. At present most OF
the school revenue is received from
tax on the property in the district.
The wealthy district therefore has
either a low school tax or aboundant
revenue while the poor district has a
high tax and very poor school facil-
tiles. Poorly educated children will
some day become citizens, not only OF
their district but Of the state. The
wealthy district should therefore share
fContinned on Page p
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-11-25
ADJOURN TERM OF
DISTRICT COURT
JUDGE STEELE SETS FORWARD
LATAH COUNTY TERM FOR TWO
b WEEKS LATER
New Suits Filed-Northern Pacific
Filed Huge Mortgage Board
VIII Meet December

In. communication received today
by the clerk of the district court, Judge
Edgar c.. Steele, has ordered an ad-
journment of the aLtah county term
from November 80 to December IA.
The business at Lewiston was heavier
than was anticipated and will neces-
state the court remaining in session in
Nez Perce county two weeks longer
than was expected. The Latah county
calendar is not heavy at this date.
Divorce Suit Filed
Two new suits were filed in the dis
trict court yesterday, one. being an ac-
ton for divorce. The suit is entitled
BERTHE L. Stoutenburg versus Addie B.
Stoutenburg. The couple were mar
ried at Corning, N. Y, in 1897 and
have one child 19 years of age.
Desertion is alleged. Morgan & Nor
gan are attorneys fer the plaintiff.
Foreclosure Suit Filed
The other case is a suit on a prom
issory note in the original sum of $2500
in which Hagan & Cushing are plain
tiffs and L. O.. Aldrich and wife are
defendants The complaint asks for
Judgment in the sum of $1,000, interest
and attorneys fees. The note is Sc
cured by a mortgage on city property.
w. E. Lee is attorney for the plain
tiffs.
An attachment suit was fled today
in the case of M. w. Griffith versus
Clarence Ullery, Involving approxi-
mately $1,000 alleged to be due on
open account.
Big Mortgage Filed
There has been sent for filing to the
auditor and recorder, refunding and
improvement mortgage given by the
Northern Pacific railway to Guaranty
Trust company of New York and VIM.
S. Todd. The instrument is a volum-
inous one and Auditor Estes stated to-
day it was by far the largest ever
handled by the county. The mortgage
involves $421, ,492,5O0. The filing fee is
$125.60.
County Board Meeting
The county board will meet in adj
journed session Monday, December Z,
at which time it will also sit as a
board to equalize the personal prop
erty roll, which includes bank stock.
The roll last year produced approx
imately $4,000. The rolls are still
in the hands of the assessor and will
be available next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
For Embezzline Postal Funds.

Wade Walter Willis of Chicago, ar
rested Saturday on a charge of en-
bezzlement, was arraigned before
United States Commissioner William
NJ. Bradley late Monday at Portland.
Through his attorney, Joseph B. Reed,
he pleaded not guilty. The case was
continued until Saturday. Willis has
been for four years in the United
States navy. On March 2 he was in
dicted by the United States court for
the eastern district of Louisiana on
the charge of embezzling the sum of
s124.33 while he was naval mail clerk
on board the U. S. S. Hancock. For
the past three months he had been
confined at Kittery. where he was
serving a sentence for being absent
without leave. Deputy United States
Marshal Burton Smith went there
Saturday and arrested the young man
on the Louisiana indictment. He was
brought to Portland and arraigned
Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
MARKET REPORTS
REDUCTION IN RATE
FOR CALL MONEY

New York, Oct. 15.-Reduction in the
rate for call money from to per cent.
was the most significant financial devel-
opment today. The higher rate was es-
tablished soon after the outbreak of the
war and has prevailed since that time
Tor most day-to-day loans. Large
amounts We're placed at the reduced rate
and some relaxation OF longtime ma
TURTLES naturally followed.
Foreign exchange was stronger the
direct outcome OF call to participants
note Issue for payment of another in
stailment The rise In exchange was at
tended by. large gold shipments to OF
tawa Cables on London rose to 49s 3-S
and sight drafts were cent lower.
Francs were again noninally quoted,
marks
In point OF fact today's exchange mar
business in cotton bills Brokers de-
clared that another fortnight of exports
on the scale recently reported will be
productive of a large credit balance in
London, with resultant lowering of ex-
listing rates of exchange al this center.
The cut in the Amalgamated Copper
Cos quarterly dividend from $3.50 to 50
cents was in line with general expecta-
tons.
The proposition to organize a $3.50, 900
co cotton pool under the supervision of
attention OF some OF the leading bank
ms Interests, but so far as could be as
eertaired no definite conclusion was
reached Local tinanciers, it is believ-
ed. will withhold their support unless
the plan as outlined is considerably
modified.
The Bank of Englands weekly state
ment was notable for further piling up
OF its gold holdings by about s12 400, 900.
a total reserve increase of $13, 200 coo and
gain of per cent. in reserve liabili-
ties Trading in Londons financial mar
kets manifested no pronounced tendency
other than extreme caution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
New York Produce Market
New fork, Oct.

New York, Oct. Is.
FLOUR-steady.
WHEAT-Spot steady: No. 2 red
III Il; No. hard III Ia; No. l northern
Duluth ll3 81; No. l northern Manitoba
lie IA nominal elf Buffalo
CORlS-Spot steady; No. yellow 50 IA
to arrive.
OATS-Spot steady; standard 40 1-26
g L; No. 49h5o; fancy clipped white
PORK-Steady.
BEEF-Steady
LARD-steady; middle west 1o3Oa1oio
bUTTER-Dull; receipts 1885, tubs
creamery extras 80: creamery 20 1-2;
hrsts 2SQS1; state dairy finest 30f30 1-2;
good to prime 26G29.
EGGS-Firm. receipts 1920 cases;
fresh gathered extra fine 31G3: extra
f!rsts 2S63o; firsts 24ei27: state. Pa. and
nearby hennery whites 1880; do. gath
cred whites 32Is6; do hennery browns
S3ltS5. do. gathered browns and mixed
coiors 1882
POTATOES-Dull and unchanged
SUGAR-Raw quiet; molasses 3S7; GEN.
trifugal 49,, refined dull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Were anyone to guess offhand the
number of people who are daily car
ried on the elevator in the Augusta
Trust Co. building at the corner of
Water street and Market square it is
not likely that they would guess any
where near the number Harold
Heath, the superintendent of elevation
at the building, is however something
of an adept in the art of figuring, and
just to satisfy his curiosity kept count
one day this week of the number of
people carried by him during the ten
and one-half hours he was on duty,
and found it to be 495. On the same
day w. S. Kittredge, janitor of the
building, in two and a quarter hours
carried about 100 people. Mr.. Heath
states that the number carried during
that day was just about the average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
INJURED FIGHTING FIRE
Joseph Bolduc Severely Burned Thurs
day Afternoon on One Foot

Joseph Bolduc. while at work
Thursday afternoon fighting the woods
fire near the Vassalboro line, suffered
severe burns on one foot by breaking
through an ant hill beneath the sur
face of which was bed Of live Goals.
He was helped quickly from his dam
gerous position, but when the stock
ing was removed from one foot the
skin in some places came with it. Mr..
Bolduc was assisted to the team in
which he had travelled from the city
and taken to Gardeners Crossing,
where he was placed on a trolley car
and brought to the city to have his in
juries attended to, being later carried
to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
Boston Produce Market

Boston, Oct. Is.
BEEF-Whole cattle Is L.
BRAN-Spring 2375ff2475
BUTTER-Northern 81 1-2G32; western
2S130 1-2.
CHEESE-New York twins Is 1-2G17.
CORN-No yellow s4
EGGS-Ghoice 41Gi2: western 24G35.
FLOUR-Mill shipment. spring patents
56oa615.
HAY-No. ! grade 21@22
LAMBS-Spring IL 1-29i3
.LARD-Pure IL ga.
MIXED FEED-25G29
OATS--No. clipped white 81 1-2.
PORK-Medium backs 2725.
POTAT0ES-1G110 per 2-bu bag.
SUGAR-Granulated, 20 Dbl. lots, CO.
yEAI-SGil3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

The Frantz Premier electric cleaner
is being sold by D. L. Higgins and
Weber & Church of Augusta, and c.
A. Drawn of Gardiner. This vacuum
electric cleaner is proving to be a
wonder to housekeepers and is no
doubt mechanical friend" that will
be welcomed in every family A free
demonstration will be cheerfully given
by the agents named above upon re-
quest, by postal card or telephone
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
a Lewiston Boy Drowned.

Robert Verreault, 6-year- old son Of
Pierre sVerreault of Lincoln street
was drowned in the canal at Oxford
street, Lewiston, just before noon Fri
cay. He was playing on the Grand
Trunk Railway Bridge and fell be-
tween the rails and the iron fence at
the side of the bridge Ernest A.
Ray, who works near by, dove into the
canal in an attempt at rescue, but the
swift current carried the boy out of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Rev. and Mrs. C. D. Boothby, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. H. Sterling, Secretary r. G.
Goodman of the Y. NJ G. A and r. G.
Weber were delegates to the semi
annual meeting of the Kennebec AS
ISOLATION of Congregational Churches
and Ministers, held Wednesday at
Waterville, and at which Mr.. Goodman
delivered an address on the coming
community efficiency conference to be
held in November at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Frank Watson, who claimed to be-
long at Portland and was caught Tues
day at the Topsham fair grounds in
the act of attempting to steal a wom-
ans hand bag, was brought to Augusta
thursday afternoon and committed to
hennebec Jail, having been bound over
wednesday by the Bath municipal
court to the January term of the SUI
preme judicial court for Sagadahoc
county. On the return to Bath of the
officer who brought Watson to Angus
ia, he took with him two Sagadahoc
county prisoners, Edward Hobbs and
Frank Crosby, who had been commit
ted to Jail to await the sitting of the
october term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

George NJ. Norris of weatherford,
OKLA, was visitor Thursday in Au-
gusta and called on friends. Mr.. Nor
rls, who is native of Monmouth, is
visiting his old home in that town..
He Is a graduate of Bowdoin College,
class of 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

The Maine Daily Newspaper Pub
fishers Association held it's regular
meeting Thursday morning at the Au-
gusta House. The following members
were present: NJ. r. Harrigan of the
Bangor Commercial F. S. Norton of
the Portland Express. E. w. Morrell
of the Gardiner Reporter Journal, F.
B. Nichols of the Bath Times, w. b.
Reed of the Bangor News, and C. #.
Flynt of the Kennebec Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

AT the completion of the Guoir case
one other juror, Guy w. Lawrence of
Gardiner, was sworn.
The second case called was that of An
tonia Holawach, executor of the estate
of the late Simon Hollawach, VS.. Maui
rice l. Priest Both plaintiff and respon-
dent are from Fairfield and are repre-
scented respectively by Williamson, Bur-
leigh & Mclean and Percy A. Smith of
Fairfield.
The case is the result of an automobile
accident which occurred in Fairfield May
81 of this year, in which the late Simon
Hollawach sustained injuries which led
ito his death on the following day, June /.
Six witnesses have thus far taken the
stand and testified that on the Sunday
evening of the accident the automobile
of Maurice Priest was proceeding south
ward on Main street, Fairfield, and turn
ed into Western avenue. Simon Holla-
wach was at that time crossing the street
and was struck by the machine and par
! TALLY thrown under it. He was imn1e-
diately taken to his home and later to
the Sisters of Charity hospital at Water
Vile, where Dr. John G. Towne of that
city HdQ httu SuiulilOuSu TO attend MS
| injuries. Upon the stand DR.. Towne stat
ed that the mans chief injury was II the
| spine which resulted in partial paraly-
/ sis. Other bruises were sustained but
were not of such a serious nature He
stated that the man did not suffer great
/ ly, falling rapidly from the time of his
arrival at the hospital until his death the
i following morning
Several of the witnesses were unable
to speak English and required an inter-
prefer. When court was adjourned at
$40 the case was continued until today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
BELGRADE

C. 3. Stuart OF Belgrade is engaged
in digging his potatoes and is getting
about 300 bushels to the acre. Mr..
Stuart has a 12-acre crop, of which
two carloads have been sold to local
dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago, Oct Is
Selling pressure from A. number of
leading firms acted as more than an off
set in wheat today for assertions that
export business was In progress on a
huge scale. There was an unsettled
close at Ia to "a net decline. Corn fin
ished $685. to SAC. down; oats off Is
to 3-S41-2. and provisions varied from
the same as last night TO a loss of q L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
FIRST OF SERIES
Augusta Band Opens Dancing Season
Thursday Night at City Hall

The Augusta Cadet Band gave the
first of its series of dances Thursday
evening at City hall and the occasion
was one of great enjoyment for all
who participated. The floor was well
filled with dancers and the band of
20 pieces furnished excellent music for
a long order of dances. Refreshments
Of ice cream and cake were served at
tntermission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago. Oct 10.
HOGS-Receipts 1900; lower; bulk 1870
also; light 750aS05; mixed 715ISl5; heavy
70oaso5; rough 70oq715; pigs 450af75o.
CATTLE-Receipts 1000; steady; beeves
s50d 1880; steers 6loI910; stockers and
feeders 530rS10; cows and heifers 340a
900: calves ,T5OG1125
SHEEP-Receipts 5000; weak sheep
10000; yearlngs 55om640; lambs 6o0g7s5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
CONY HIGHS SATURDAY
GAME is AT BATH

Through incorrect information 1t was
stated in Thursday mornings Journal
that the football game Saturday between
Cony High and Morse High of Bath
would be played on the Reuel Williams
field, when it should. have been stated
that the game will be played at Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Friends of Mrs. Mark NJ. <imball,
who, underwent surgical treatment last
Tuesday at her home on the Bangor
road, will be pleased to learn that she
is doing well and recovering as rap
idly as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Golfer have
the sympathy of friends in the death
OF their infant son, Venson G., which
occurred Wednesday night at their
nome, 10 Child street, aged three
months and II days. Interment was
made at O'Clock Thursday afternoon
in the family lot in St. Mary's ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

There will be a meeting of the or
der OF Owls this (Friday) evening All
members are desired to be present
Candidates are to be initiated and
refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Dameen and
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Sl1illman of Bel
grade Lakes passed a portion Of
Thursday in the city with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

c. a. Messer Co. makes an unusual
offer to the men today. 1t is safe to
predict that there will be the limit
of buyers for such a PROFESSIONALLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
Daily ksnnsbss Journal
Telephone 1875
telephone 1875

cards of thanks, obituary notices. res
buttons of respect. etc. VIII Do
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 20 cents,
Subscribers who fell to receive the
Journal promptly will confer u favor
BY notifying the Office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

William Spearin of Dillon, Mont,
arrived in the city Thursday morning
for visit with his cousin, Mrs Mile
Rayn, 1872 Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

James E. Wade, assistant superin-
tendent of the fish hatchery at Mos
quito, is passing few days in the city
with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

G. w. Bigelow and family returned
TO this city Tuesday evening from a
trip to Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

r. G. Clough of Monmouth was a
caller in the city Thursday on matters
of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
Friday, October 16, 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

p. L. Barstow of Skowhegan passed
Thursday in the city on matters of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Miss Flora E. Chase and Miss Thee
Sleeper of this city were visitors
Thursday afternoon in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Hon. Bertrand G.. McIntire of East
Waterford. chairman Of the Board of
State Assessors was a visitor Thurs
day in the city on matters connected
with the work Of his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16

Thursday was the fourth day that
the woods fire in che neighborhood of
Porcupine Ridge on Church Hill had
neen burning and had been giving
those engaged in fighting it plenty of
work, but last night when the men fin
lshed their labors they left other men
to watch it lest it should get another
start during the night. When the
crews left the fire Wednesday night it
was apparently. eXtinguished so far as
any danger was concerned, but Thurs
DAY morning it got another start in
two places at the same time and work
ed its way across the line into vassal-
boro, burnipg over about 10 acres Of
land Chtef Engineer Buckley and his
crew OF hire fighters were called upon
again as they had, been for the past
TWO days and remained until late in
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-16
Funeral of George Dumas

Funeral services for the late George
Dumas were held at 9 o'clock Thurs
day morning at st. Augustine's Cath
Ole church, Rev. q. B. Decary officiat-
ing in the presence of the family and
large number of friends. Interment
was made In st. Augustine's cemetery.