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Evening star., 1915-05-23
WEATHER.

Fair today and Monday: moderate
westerly winds. Temperature past
twenty four hours: High, SIS at . pm.
yesterday: low. 81. at am. yesterday.
Evening star., 1915-05-23

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Evening star., 1915-05-23
German Losses Heavy.
Sir John French's Report

Sir John French, ommander-in-chief
of the British forces in France. today
reported to the British war depart
ment as follows:
There was violent artillery en-
gagement yesterday evening to the
northeast of Festubert. and some in
fautry fighting. We made further
progress south of Quinque Rue. On
the remainder of our front there is
nothing to report.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Lewis Versus Clearwater County

Lewis county and Clearwater county
were created at the same time, being
parts of old Nez Perce county. Both
were four years old on the 1lth of
January, 1915, and Lewis county has
as much to show for taxes collected
as G earwater. Clearwater county
has no court house, and aside from
some road machinery and the old Jail
cell, had no physical possessions on
the llth of January, 1915. But what
a difference Lewis county is out
of debt while Clearwater county,
after four years of gang rule, was
in debt an eighth of one million dol
lars, with an annual interest burden
of more than 81, 600. And the Orofi-
no Tribune and it's gang is responsi-
BILE
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Daily Stage To Pierce

1t is rumored there will be daily
auto stage run from Orofno to Wei
ppe and Pierce as soon as the new
Fords creek grade is finished. The
Republican got this from a citizen of
Pierce, who said this plan would
enable Pierce and Weippe to get fresh
meat and other needed supplies from
Orofino, whereas these communities
now go without, as rule. The triE
from Orofino to Pierce can be made
over the new Fords creek grade BY
auto in three hours, and will enjoy
good passenger patronage.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Women Are Pioneers

Mrs. A. Baker of Southwick, is
visiting at the home of her son, A. C
Baker. She is accompanied by her
friend, Mrs. d. Cuddy of Eagle,
south Idaho. Both Mrs. Baker and
Mrs. Cuddy are early pioneers Of the
Southwick section. having home-
steaded in the early S0s. Mrs. Baker
still lives on her homestead, but Mrs.
Cuddy moved to southern Idaho six
years ago and took up land near Eagle
on the foot hills of the Boise valley.
She still holds her land in Clearwater
county. 1t is very interesting to hear
these pioneer women relate experien-
ces of early days, with doctors miles
away, and few of the comforts of
modern civilization.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Activity In Weippe Timber
Starts Business Humping

Activity in timber is putting all
kinds of life into Weippe, where
thirty-five men are now at work clear
ing the ground for the new mill,
building dam, and surveying for the
fiume which is to carry the lumber to
the Northern Pacific railway twenty
miles away. This fume will land
the lumber at the mouth of Fords
creek, four miles up the Clearwater
from Orofno, where dry sheds, plan
ming mill, lumber yards and other ne
cessary equipment will be established
Orders were sent out Wednesday for
more men, the crew to be Immediately
increased to fifty. Part of the in
creased men are lumber jacks, indicat-
ing that work on a small scale is
also to start at once in the timber.
The Scofields have just closed a
deal for the Samson Snyder saw mill
near Fraser, which will be moved to
Weippe and used to saw the lumber
for the long hume from Weippe to
Orofino. This means more employ
ment, all of which is making the
little town of Weippe enjoy some
thing Of boom. Business is picking
up, and the prospects are bright for a
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

substantial growth in various lines of
business.
The citizens of Orofino are now
more than ever awake to the necessity
of good wagon roads into the county
seat. With the opening of activity
in the timber east of Orofino, and the
completion in few days of the splen-
did Fords creek grade, there is agita-
tion for improvements on the four
miles of wagon road leading out of
town up the river, making it possible
to travel rapidly at all seasons of the
year. AS the road now stands it is
impossible at times for some distance
over the hill near the cemetery. 1t
is suggested that the grade be widened
proper drainage provided, and at least
the worst places sanded. This is now
imperative if Orofino is to receive any
benefits from the trade that should
come this way as result of the easy
grade up the heretofore terrible
Fords creek hill. And if Orofino is
to enjoy even the business that should
come from the payroll at the mouth of
Fords creek it must have a good road
all the year over this four miles.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

mittee, and Harry White and o. H.
Holmberg were appointed committee
on automobiles to take the visitors
to various farms where demonstrations
will be given. The committee was
given power to add to their number
if desired. John P. Mix and A. L.
Thiele were appointed committee to
advertise this demonstration, with
power to add to the committee.
The board of directors held a meet
ing at the Office of the president Tues
day evening and the following COM
mittees were appointed: Rules
Smith, Walrath, Thiele; club room
Fairly, Hinckley, Thiele; stationery
and cards Walrath, Jones, Molloy
membership-Mix, A. E. Holmberg,
Affieck, Noble, Jewell.
The directors will meet again to
morrow, Friday night, and all perma
nent committees selected and announ-
ced next week.
The next regular meeting of the
club will be held Monday evening at
8 o'clock. 1t will be interesting
If you haven't signed the membership
roll see some of the committee anC
get in. This is going to be a live
organization. 1t wants the support
of every citizen who has the best in.
terest of Orofino at heart.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
OrOfinO Commercial Club
Is Now Live Organization

Friday evening the Orofno CONNER
cial Club was organized. The meet
ing was held pursuant to call of Pres
ident R. F. Pepple and was largely
attended. The membership roll was
re-opened for charter members and
about sixty signed. The old constitu-
tion was re-adopted with only slight
changes, and the election of officers
taken up. F. Elliott Smith was
elected president; John T Molloy, vice
president; H. l.. Walrath secretary
A. L. Thiele, treasurer; directors,
Frank A. Jones, j. M. Fairly, A. E.
Hinckley.
A general discussion of matters the
club might properly take up followed,
and many good suggestions made.
1t is proposed to have permanent head
quarters and maintain reading room
rest room, and library. A member
ship card will also be issued to all
members in good standing, which may
be carried in the pocket and showr
when visiting other clubs in othe,
cities.
Especial interest is to be taken ir
the visit here on the 28th of July o1
the expert agricultural and stock spe
cial sent out by the Northern Pacific
railroad company. The board of di
rectors will act as reception com
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Village Council Holds It's
Regular Monthly Meeting

The village council met in regular
session Monday night. The matter
of naming village attorney to sue
ceed Mr.. Holsclaw was taken up, but
not disposed of. Attorneys Hannah
and Hofsted made written application
for The appointment, and Mr.. Fitz-
gerald appeared in person and asked
to be appointed. The matter was
taken under advisement.
VIM. Chandler, in behalf of prop
erty owners, appeared before the
board and presented petition asking
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
''How dry | am,
How dry | am;
Nobody knows how dry | am

1NODOuy hiiOWo ilOW vi diIis
The above refrain quite appropri-
ately expresses the feelings of some of
the citizens of Lewiston at this time,
for at IL O'Clock Monday night nine
of the ten saloons closed their doors
and went out of business, let us hope,
forever. The tenth thirst parlor holds
license that expires August 1st, or,
at the latest, August 6, when it too
will turn up its toes and be numbered
with the dead.
The saloons closed are the Hotel
DeFrance bar, the Annex bar in the
Bollinger, Raymond hotel bar, Charles
Parker, G. B. Curtis, Smurthwaite &
Foley, Baker & Elledge, Boise
Brothers, Lycett & Cole.
1t is optional with the county board
as to the renewing of licenses, and the
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Jones New Brick Block
Will Have II Fit. Frontage

A deal was closed this week where
in Frank Jones acquires title to the
lot on which stands the old post office
building. The property belonged to
James Parker, who retains the build
ing, which is to be moved to a vacant
lot across the street from the new
post office building. This gives Mr..
Jones frontage of seventy-two feet,
and the new brick building, to be
erected at once for the home of the
White Pine Company, will be 72xlOO,
or cover the same ground space as the
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
The Sahara Desert Has Nothing On Lewiston

saloons have filed petitions and bonds
for renewals, but the present county
board was elected on dry platform,
and it is known that they will not
grant the licenses. That the saloon
men realize their doom has been defin-
itely sealed, and that the end has
come, is shown by the fact that the
Lewiston Tribune announced that the
work of dismantling the bars would
begin within few days. 1t is also
announced that there will be some-
thing like nine vacant business loca-
tions for rent.
This is the finest announcement that
ever came from Lewiston. Honest,
legitimate business will eventually
spring up TO bless the community in
the place of a business that cursed
those who supported it, and damned
and ruined those on who N its blighting
influence fell. The saloon is doomed.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Serious Problems Confronting
Board County Commissioners

Among the serious problems con-
fronting Clearwater county at this
time is the completion of trunk roads,
many Of them now nearly completed,
some that should be completed this
year. Among these is the road from
Ahsahka to Elk River, that has had
the serious attention of the county
board this spring. 1t is certain a
road, nowhere sleeper than seven per
cent, can be made, continuing from
Dent. and giving the people high
way second to none in the county.
The board will, in few days, go
over this proposed extension from
Dent to Elk River, taking with them
the county surveyor, with view to
definitely locating and establishing
such road The board is determined
that nothing shall deter in the com
pletion Of the Elk River road. Coun-
ty Attorney Smith suggests. as a
means Of bringing about the immedi-
ate consummation of these needed
roads, the issuing OF five per cent.
county bonds, and that enough be sold
to take care of such portion of gang
Indebtedness as cannot be met immed-
lately by taxation. The suggestion is
good one, as we see it, because
seven per cent. is a rather stiff inter-
est burden for county, and for the
additional and very important reason
that something must be done to re-
lieve the present strained financial con-
dition of Clearwater county. We
have 1918 road warrants today out
standing. Does the average taxpayer
of the county realize this? Do you
know what it means to the county e
credit? Do you know 81, 200 per an
nun is worth saving on interest?
Then the county must issue bonds,
which can be sold at per cent, and
the credit ofthe county re-establ lished.
Not only can the county credit be
cared for, but needed public roads,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

ne the Elk River road, could be COM
pleted NOW and paid for later, on
money that would go into the pockets
of workingmen men NOW, with the
interest burden very light.
Why not issue enough bonds to go
ahead developing the country?
Why not include in proposed bond
issue enough for new steel bridge at
Ahsahka, and little more for that
two miles that would open water
grade road from Greer to the county
seat?
Why not do it? Why not outline
a. definite program so the people
would know exactly what they were
voting for. and submit it to a vote
Who would oppose such program? !?
1t would give idle labor employ
ment at a time when things are at a
standstill, hasten the opening up and
development Of every section Of the
county, and bring increased prosperity
and blessings in it's wake. Get be
hind this program and push it. Talk
it to your neighbors. Tell the county
commissioners that YOU favor such a
program. Would it not be money
judiciouly spent, this immediate con
struction of standard trunk roads, ad-
vancing the development of the county
ten or more years? Who of us would
not be wise to pay our share of the in
terest if we might enjoy these things
TODAY? What farmer would not be
richer if he might have good roads to
market NOW?
What community would not be ben
efitted if it might have outlaying dis
tricts tapped by good highways with
out delay?
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Burns block, directly across the street
Work on the brick for this block ia
progressing rapidly, and work on the
new structure will start within the
very near future. Some excavating
is to be done, the plans calling for
ample ventilation under the floor
joists. A most worthy feature Of this
Improvement is that even the building
is to be erected by Orofno labor, so
that practically every penny of the
money will remain in the community.
Such policy made Tacoma grow.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

the village to create a sewer district
of the two blocks from the new post
office to the White Pine store, taking
contro of the sewer now in the alley.
The following bills were allowed:
Oscar Austin, supplies, S 2.55
Peter Noble, labor, 7.5O'
Marshal's June salary 1900
Clerks salary, of quarter, $3.50
Postage 1.5O
Fred Hammond, labor, 3.75
Orofino Trad. Co., supplies, 1885
Light and power, June, 1000
+. ii. Dillon, supplies, Los
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

In spite of the fact that last win
ter's snow fall was far below normal,
the record shows that water in the Lo-
Lo and other creeks of this section is
higher now than it has been at this
season for some years. Numerous
late rains are better than heavy win
ter SHOWS and light summer rains.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

R. F. Pepple recently shipped sew
eral boxes Orofino cherries to friends
in Minnesota and received a letter
saying the fruit was wonderful for
size and quality. They were surprise
at such wonderful fruit. This is the
kind of boosting that counts. 1t will
do lot of good, putting Orofino on
the map in way that will not come
off.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Nothing can beat a live CONNER
cial Club when it comes to putting a
town on the map. Orofino business
men are on the right track.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

: Seriously, hetter than county di-
vision would be the removal of the
county seat from Orofino to Elk Riv
er, if there is anything wrong as
things now stand.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
Look Out For Fire

The disastrous forest fires of 1914
started just about year ago, being
the latter part of July, when things
were dry as tinder And every foot
of timber destroyed was loss to
Clearwater county that can never be
regained. We are losing in taxes,
and later at least So per thousand feet
that would go to labor. From purely
selfish motives the people should help
protect this latent wealth. Be care
full Of forest fires. If you 60 camping
be sure and put the camp fires OUT.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

A contractor, who recently visited
Orofino and inspected the clay being
used by the Bartlett Brick Co., said
it was of high quality, and there
was no reason why Orofno brick
should not supply the Lewiston anc
Charleston market in competition with
yards farther away.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Mrs. H. L. Walrath and son Teddy
spent the week near Culdesac visiting
Mrs. Walrath's s mother.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

What can Orofino not accomplish if
the people, through organization, pull
together?
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

A burned forest will spell disaster
for Clearwater county, and none will
suffer more than working people ir
the end.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
BLAIR and PAT and the GANG?

BLAIR and PAT and the GANGg
AS it is the dear people have only
their tax receipts and that Sl26, 900
debt of gang extravaganza to keep
them from forgetting these patriots
for pie, whose service to the county
is about as monumental as the hole
in the ocean after one has stuck in
his finger and pulled it out.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
OBITUARIES

'Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these: 1t might
have been."
Wednesday morning Pats Bill
Board was no more. Some time dur
ing the night the boards, bearing that
flaming red word,
"VASELINE?"
were gone, with only the remnant of
the frame left standing to remind the
peaceful citizens of this benighted
region that at last the famous bill
board has gone where the woodbine
twineth and the whangdoodle whang-
eth, or words to that effect. Why in
the world didn't they let this bill
board do duty as a tombstone, and
over that 'vaseline" sign inscribe
SACRED
to the
MEMORY
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Scott Ogden, who was the first
county attorney of Clearwater county,
has located in Moscow, having opened
an office there according to reports.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

AS far as possible Orofino should
gravel at least the center of the
streets in the business sections of
town. The street from the Fidelity
Bank to the Feed Store should be
leveled and sanded, making it pass
able, and the street along the spur
from the Feed Store to the public
school should be graveled and put in
shape for traffic. We can at least
have another good roads day, and do
this improving as the more progress
i've citizens have improved other
streets. We can probably prevail on
the railroad company to haul in a
trainload of gravel and cinders, and
more if required, to complete the
street along their spur. We can at
least try.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16
BOOSteretteS For Home Consumption.

Orofino could do nothing better than
get behind the Bartlett Brick Co. and
push it along. The product is first
class, and this industry, run steadily,
would afford employment for number
of men and one or more teams. A
location along the railroad, or at least
near the N. P. spur leading to the
cement plant, would enable the econ
omical handling of export brick
Suppose the Commercial Club, having
a membership of more than fifty in
fluential cit zens, should collectively
and individually go out and find a
market for the product of this plant,
would it not be worth while? Surely
a superior product of Orofino brick
could no d its own in Lewiston, Clark
ston, and other places in competition
with Potlatch brick, the nearest yarC
at this time. Suppose we try anC
see what we can do? Suppose the
whole town of Orofino get behind Mr.
Bartlett and really push to the enc
that our little town have the benefit
of this manufacturing plant? Why
not try?
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Boost home industry. 1t pays.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Boost for your home town.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Wanted-A few dollars to start the
Orofino lime plant. Here is busi-
ness that will pay from the start.
Its product can, says the Northern
Pacific railway officials, be marketed
NOW. The material is laying here
in quantities, plant stands ready to
begin operation, and the market for
the output is waiting to receive the
product. Orotino needs the home in
dustry, laboring men need the en-
ployment, our merchants need the busi-
ness. And lastly, somewhere in this
couLtry are men looking for just this
sort of an investment. A lot in the
right direction might be accomplished
if Orofino, united through it's Com
mercial Club, all pulling together,
put our lime plant on the list of
things worth while.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-16

Be careful to put the camp fire out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
WASHINGTON AND LEE SQUAD
PREPARES FOR HARD FIGHTS
Eleven Finds Worthy Foe I'm Second
frnm In First Prnrticc
OF Week.
rsneclnl to The lmcs-Dlspatch.l

LEXINGTON. VA, October Opp
posed by tho second eleven, the Wash
ington and Lee varsity squad cncoun-
tered a worthy foe in the first prac-
tlcc OF the week. In twenty minutes
of scrimmagc the varsity was held to
two touchdowns. and at times tho
scrubs penetrated the defense of the
hrst combination. Barrett did not par
ticirate. Till and Swcetland being
played at quarter.
Coach Elcock will not take many
chances in the approaching game with
Marshall, but intends to relieve them
after the first few minutes by the sub
stitm,Ss. However tho difference
eleven has both strength and speed
lanc'y. Graham, Moore and Bagley are
making an especially strong showing
However. Just, after Marshall come
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Univer-
sity of West Virginia and University
OF Indiana in succession. These three
clashes are expected 10 be hard con-
tests. In the scrimmage this after
noon there were few sensational runs,
the members of the back field relying
on line plunEcs that netted short adj
vances. Another rally is scheduled for
Tomorrow "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
GRANT DEFEATS TAYLOR
AFTER TWENTY-F0UR GAMES
Long Drnvn-Out Match Played on
Norfolk Courts In State Tennis
Tourney.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch. ]


NORFOLK. VA, October 6.--Only
one upset occurred in the matches of
the State championship tennis tourna-
ment to-day, and that was when b.
NJ. Grant. of Atlanta. defeated Walter
II. Taylor. Jr.. of Norfolk, in the long
est drawn-out match of the tourna-
ment. The Atlanta player won two
sets to one, but twenty-fOur games
were required to decide the final set,
Grant winning 13-l1
Taylor was regarded IA sure win
nor before the match began. but was
decidedly OFF in form, showing the lack
of practice In the third set. with the
score standing 70 IN games in Tay-
lor's favor. the Norfolk player was on
ing tho set aud match. but each time
failed TO come through. Grant then
deucod tho set and, after hard
struggle. won out. Rain and wet
courts prevented 4 number OF the
matches scheduled for to-day. The
summary follows:
Mems sinCles--Grant defeated Wal
ter II. Taylor. is, 60. l3-l1 Tom
lin defeated Fisher. Tt, ID: Boart
defeated Reid, Go. 6--3 Treanor de-
fcated Dupuy, 6-i S.
MEMS doubcs---Bundy and McIn-
tosh defeated Lewis and Merriam, 6--3.
81: Whitehead and Taylor defeated
Bocar' and Reid. e. 81; Tunstall
and Trcanor defeated Tomlin and
Fisher. 1910. &c.
Mems OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES defeat
cd Dupuy. 6-l, Go.