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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

TWO young men, sixteen and twenty
one years Of age. rode up to the Farm
ers barn last Thursday and offered Ia
dispose of their mounts, saddle. bride
and leather snaps for the small price
OF $3.50. There was nothing doing for
them around the Farmers barn and
after trying to dispose of their proper
ty at other places about town they re-
turned and left their horses for the
night One of the outfits answered
exactly the description OF the one Civ
IN to the best broncho buster last
fourth of July in Blackfoot. 1t was
easily worth hundred dollars any
where, but its possessor asked but
$3.50. In the meantime a telegram
from Blackfoot came to Sheriff JEFF
fries notifying him of the theft of the
two horses and their accompanying out
fits. He Immediately apprehended the
thieves at the Farmers barn and placed
them under arrest until the sheriff ar
rived from Blackfoot. He returned the
prisoners to Blackfoot but was forced
TO leave the huress on account of their
condition. Both had been ridden ex-
tremely hard and are still unable to
travel on the roads. The youngest of
the thieves said that this last was the
sixth horse that he had stolen within
as many months and had never re-
ceived less than seventy-five dollars
for one heretofore. The horses were
stolen Thursday morning from a
hitching rack in Blackfoot.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

90 came during the flrst four months
of 1915.
There are no returns as to the year
of arrival Of about fifty families, and
a number Of families have been formed
by the marriage of young people who
were living here in 1906, or came with
their parents in subsequent years.
A noticeable feature Is the number
OF small families. American Falls is
made up largely of young people.
There are few large families, and
several with four or more children but
the average per family is less than
two children. Forry-four families
have two children each. Eighty five
families have one child each, and
there are no children in seventy-four
families. Probably no town in the
state includes a greater percentage of
young people in its population.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Art Chester, the middle weight
champion of Idaho will wrestle John
Tanning of Crystal, aspirant for mid
die weight honors at the auditorium
;Saturday evening in !, straight iratcii,
Tor the best two ou' of three tails NJ.
j. Unger IS staging the smoker aud DO
sides the two headlmers on the mat
boxing and wrestling that will make
the headliners go some TO beat. Fred
Heberline will be there III wrestling,
and those that saw h:m 'vhcs e Ches-
ter two years ago, though outweighed
twenty pounds, are anxious to sec him
perform again. He has been out of the
game for some time but Is working
hard to get in condition for a match
Saturday night. Manager Uuger does
not know whom he Will have against
him but promises a good man. Besides
Heberline there will ne Bill Baker and
ed Barrett, local men, against roGSe
of Boise and an unknown. Baker aud
Barrett are both old time mat artists
and promise to put up lively mix
for the fans.
Tanning wrestled Davis of Malad
at Crystal last February and threw
him In two straight falls, the first I'm
fifteen minutes and the second in an
hour and half Tanning then chal-
lenged Chester to a match for the
middle weight title OF Idaho, the match
to be pulled off at Crystal. Chester
refused to go TO Crystal because there
wasn't enough money in sight, but Of
fered to meet Tanning at American
Falls at any date the latter would
name. Tanning could not be located
for several weeks after the challenge
was accepted and not until last week
did Mr.. Unger get in touch with him.
Tanning Immediately accepted the con-
ditions of the match and expects TO
appear Saturday night in the pink of
condition. He outwefghs Chester
about fifteen pounds and this is ex-
pected to offset the experience Of the
latter. Crystal fans expect to attend
the match in a body in support OF their
man. Local fans are, not placing any
money ON the outcome but expect 10
see Chester the winner though out
weighed and outmatched for bull
strength.
The preliminaries are scheduled to
begin promptly at eight O'Clock and the
main go Of the evening at nine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

each year. or the 1927 heads of fami-
lies now residing here, only 32 were
here prior to 1906, and 13 came dur
ing that year.
IS came during 1907.
19 came during 1908.
"a came during 1909.
IL came during 1910.
came during 1911.
is came during 1912.
25 came during 1913.
6S came during 1914.
33 came durinp tho firSf farr x,,on.l =.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29
The Quaker Conscience

After President Lincoln had COM
misioned Jay Cooke TO sell bonds oI
the United States the banker called a
number of rich Philadelphia friends
TO his office.
How many will you buy2" inquir-
ed Mr.. Cooke. None" replied his
visitors. why not7" Because we
do not wish 10 help along the war. "
The spokesman Of the Quakers made
a shrewd observation: But if thee
has any bonds Of the United State
which are intended 10 carry on civil
affairs we may purchase them"
So Mr.. Cook went back to Wash.
ington and saw Salmon P. Chase, Sec
retary Of the treasury, and explained
the feeling Of that large and influential
element in Philadelphia. The result
Of was that special issue Of govern.
ment bonds was made expressly fol
civil purposes.
When the banker returned 10 Phila
delphia he summoned the Friends and
told them what had been done. I'VE
will take all those bonds that you car
get," was the patriotic answer. Anc
they did, much to the encouragement
OF Cooke and Chase. From the Phil
adelphia Public Ledger.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29
Nine Years Of Thaw

The action Of the jury in the Thaw
case prepared the public mind for the
decision OF Justice Hendrick concur
ring with the verdict Of Thaw's sanity.
There would have been great public
disappointment had the justice pro-
longed this tedious history bya fur
ther complication Of procedure. JUS
tice Hendrick went farther than the
jurors had gone, by announcing that
the verdict accorded with his own
judgement and criticising the states
lawyers for attempting, by an unfair
use OF expert testimony by professional
alienists, to prove an insanity not to
be proved in any other way. He de
clared that there should be such an
amendment Of laws as 10 prevent the
prostitution Of courts 10 ends Of iDjus-
tice. The justice was clearly in line
with public opinion in so thinking.
It is estimated that the total cost oil
litigation growing out Of the Thaw
case, from first to last, and including
the cost Of two trains before the com
mitment to Mattewan and all the trials
since, is Sl,SOO,OOO. The cost OF all
these proceedings, 10 the taxpayers
oil Few York, reaches nearly half a
million. The cost 10 the Thaw family
runs far above a million. II is con
ceiveable that the eminent high-pri.
ced attorney retained for the prisoner
and for the prosecution, will regret
that he has at last reached the point o.
proving that he is not lunatic. The
vast majority, without the wealth
needed to prove it, have TO 20 through
life without court and jury TO declare
them sane. Others than millionaire
might be able to prove themselve,
sane in few months, but millionaire
with the price Is not let OF so esiily
In Thaw's case it has taken nine year,
Globe Democrat.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29

Few people, we imagine, can con-
meet the tariff in their thought with re-
ligion, although to be sure, protec'
tive tariff is cardinal feature in the
Republican creed The following
news item from the Springfield Re-
publican is, however, Of further illu-
mination as showing that the with
drawal OF tariff protection from an in
dusiry may mean a deadly assault up
on religious as we'll as industrial activ-
tiles: Industrial depression forced
Rev. Henry Greeley TO resign from the
pastorate Of the Methodist church at
Enfield. The resignation was presen-
ted at a quarterly meeting held Sun
day evening and is to take effect i'm
mediately, The imposibility OF rails
ing Rev. Mr.. Greeley's salary was the
direct cause which required the change
in the church's leadership, The town
Of Enfield possesses only one good
sized industry and when the large
mill in the place closed last July it
left the town in dire financial straits.
The major part Of the church's con-
gregation consisted Of people employ
ed in this mill who are obliged TO leave
Enfield and seek employment else.
where when their source Of income
stopped"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29

Wilson'S Democratic Attorney Gen
eral has taken pains 10 certify 10 the
Supreme Court his opinion Of Wilson
Democratic Congress. And it is no
flattering opinion, either. The De-
partment Of Justice tells how this legis.
lation was passed. The congression-
al purpose Of favoring American bot.
toms" says the Administration, in this
brief, is obstructed by treaty pro-
visions to the contrary, and Congress-
was fully advised Of the purport and
existence Of these treaties" In other
words, Congress, though fully warned,
went ahead in the spirit Of dogged
pertinacity which characterizes demo
cratic legislation generally. This
opinion Of Democratic capacity 10
legislate is one which is widely enter
tanned; but we never expected to see
a democratic Attorney General attest
ing it in an important legal proceeding,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29
IT Doesn't Cost a Cent"

It doesn't cost single cent
To pass a pretty compliment;
In happy, smiling, gracious way,
A CHEEKY, pleasant word to say.
1t doesn't cost a cent to take
Things as they come; to gently make
Out Of the wise Creators plan
The very, very best We can.
1t doesn't cost a cent to bring
To lonely hearts, and sorowing,
A bit Of comfort, to shut out,
Just for a moment, gloom and doubt.
1t doesn't cost cent to clasp
A neighbor's hand in friendly grasp;
To bid him feel by one warm press
The sympathy one can't confess.
Is doesn't cost a cent, my friend,
An absent brother to defend;
The stepping stones to heaven above
Are little daily deeds Of love.
Christian Observer.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29
Mosquito Carries Malarial Fever

In addition 10 being pests, many
insects are carriers Of disease, and DR..
NJ P. Ravenel, professor OF bacteri.
ology and preventive medicine at the
University Of Missouri, gives some
pointers on their methods.
Some insects, such as the ordinary
house fly, act mechanically as filth
carriers. Other insects act like a syr
inge, mechanically drawing blood from
sick persons and injecting it into othe
persons sick or we'll This is also tru,
ior animals, among which heavy losss
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29

are often due 10 bites Of insects,
Texas fever, which causes loss 10 the
farmers Of the south and the cattle
trade OF at least $60,OOO,O00 per yeal
is carried by tick.
In man the most important disease
conveyed by insects in Missouri is
malarial fever. The germ, which be-
longs to the animal kingdom, is in the
blood. The mosquito in biting draws
the young parasites into its stomach,
where they undergo a stage OF devel'
opment which requires about twelve
days. During this time they multiply
enormously and finally reach the sali-
vary glond Of the mosquito. Then
the bite injects the germ into the per
son bitten, and infection takes place.
The breeding Of the mosquito should
be prevented. This insect always lays
irs eggs in stagnant water. These
hatch and produce the well'known
wigglers, Where the water cannot be
drained, the surface Of such pools
should be covered with crude oil,
which fills the breathing apparatus OF
the larvae and kills it BY sufocation.
In rooms where sick persons are
kept all windows be screened, or mos
quito netting be placed over the bed
Of the patient, The mosquito does
not naturally harbor the disease; but
must get the germs from sick person.
Those persons who are obliged to
60 into mosquiso infested districts can
protect themselves by the use Of oils,
such as the oil citronella and oil Of
pennyroyal, which are repulsiye to the
mosquito 1t is also we'll to take
quinine, if the district is known 10 be
infected with malaria, The average
dose should be FIVE grains each day,
but a physician thould be consulted as
to the amount TO be taken.
MALARIA was very common a few
years ago in southeastern Missouri, but
it has practically disappeared where
the lands have been drained for cult
vation. 1T is curious" says Dr..
Ravenel, that people will do so much
more for commercial purposes than
they will lor public health"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29
Missouri to Celebrate Fried Chicken Day

Fried Chicken Day" is the latest
addition TO the poultry celebrations in
Missouri, and will be observed on
Wednesday, September first.
Eqery branch organization OF the
Missouri State Poultry Association and
all other poultry show organizations are
urged TO make plans for an all'day
picnic en- that date and invite every,
body to participate in she event. Ii
will be an excellent time for the local
poultry breeders to talk over plans fol
exhibiting some Of their best fowls al
the Missouri State Fair, September Is
October 2; at the Panama Pacific
Exposition, November 1873; and al
the Missouri State Poultry Show. Joplin,
December I'll, besides a number o.
local shows in their own territory. Each
local committee should arrange for Z
few poultry talks and demonstration,
to follow the picnic dinner, and some
provision for the entertainment OF tht
young folks should be made. There
can be egg races for the girls, a ba;,
ball game for the girls, and wish bont
pulling events between girls aud boys
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29

and prohibition usually 60 together,) }
He said that the prohibition wave
which began sweeping over the coun'
try few years ago, was due 10 the
TACT that the Sunday School as it is TO-
day was Just getting old enough to
vote. He said We were practically
having woman suffrage on this question
already, because most Of the new voters
had had women Sunday School teachers
and that almost always those teachers
had taught them to vote dry.
Another story illustrating the illimit
able influence the teacher Of little
child may have, is told by Wilbur
Chapman; a woman took a Chinese
boy, educated him and taught him
Christianity, after graduating he re
turned 10 China and sent forty more
boys TO this country TO be educated
in Christian. institutions These boys,
alter graduating, will return to their
native country where they will assume
positions Of influence. 80 this wo'
man. says Chapman reached across
the sea to Iorty Chinese boys, who,
some day, may shake an Empire.
These are some Of the things which
Isaiah meant when he said little
child shall shall lead them. So let US
bring the children into the Sunday
School, and teach them to do the
things which Christ would have them
do il We would be numbered among
those Of whom Daniel speaks when
he says, the wise shall shine as the
brightness Of the armament, and that
turn many to righteousness, as the stars
forever and ever"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29
The Blockade against NeutraIS

: The south's cry OF distress, long
raised against the illegal British cotton
blockade, must have moved the Wash
ingtoni government at last to maketa
tap few inches sabove the wrist, in
our diplomatic protest. Sir Cecil
Spring Rice, British ambassador at
Washington, has announced that pay
ment OF awards Of dsmages for requi-
sitioned cargoes will continue as iudg-
ments are rendered in British prize
courts and identification Of the owners
Of cargoes satisfactory to the British
authorities are made.
The first payment so made, just the
other day, was for S25O,O00. This
only a partial settlement for a single
consignment on valuation Of 10 cents
per pound. On such a basis, which
may be called low rather than high
inSview Of the losses Of time and Of
markets, the total value Of cotton car
goes impounded since the war began
exceeds $30,000,000. The greater
part OF these cargoes were consigned
to neutral ports, and the detention was
without lawful warrant. An excellent
crop year in the south, not only in cot
ton but in grains, has held out small
hope OF good business in that section
becaure Of the heavy losses already ex
perieuced from the blockade and which
have psomised TO continue.
Nor can what is now being done
terminate the condition from which
the south is suffering and, with the
south, all othet sections Of the country.
What is needed and what should be
demanded as explicitly and energetic
as we made our demands on Germany,
is the CESSATION Of an illegal blockade
Of other neutral ports against our com
merce in general and our noncontta
band commerce in particular. Some
Of the cotton now being paid for must
have been impoundcd almost year.
Many other cargoes have been Idle
more than hall a year. The London
government is consulting its own time
and convenience in making settlement,
as we'll as taking its own way Of settle
ment. The blockade against ex-
changes el ptoducts between neutrals
should be lifted. Globe-Democrat.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29

with other features which local con-
ditions may suggest.
The celebration is being promoted
by the Missouri State Poultry Associa-
tion for the purpose Of arousing more
interest in the poultry industry Of the
state, and to give everyone an excuse
for taking a days vacation. All work
and no play makes Jack dull boy"
and one Of the greatest needs OF most
rural communities is more social life,
for which a picnic is probably the most
easily arranged.
The farm work is not rushing at
that time, and the entire family should
be encouraged 10 attend. The officers
in charge Of each picnic should select
a suitable grove in the country or hold
the picnic in The towns public park.
the time, place and program should be
advertised in the local papers and
through the telephone exchange, so
that every one will know about it.
The late hatched chickens will be
large enough for iriers by that time
and each family should provide an
abundance Of that toothsome delicacy
as the main part OF the picnic dinner.
Get a number Of families to pool their
dinners and all gather around COM
mon table set on the green grass, 1t
will give an opportunity TO sample a
neighbor woman's cooking and pro-
badly will taste more appetizing be-
cause it is different from he regular
home cooking.
The Missouri State Poultry Associa
ton is making campaign for new
members in the hope CT increasing the
present number 10 $500 before the
state poultry show, and they are offer
ing the Association emblem to each
member who secures five memberships.
Fred Crosby, secretary, Mountain
Grove, will furnish application blanks
and answer all question pertaining to
membership. which is only fifty cents
per year. The picnic will cfer excep-
tional opportunities for soliciting men,
bers and also will give the local show
officers a good chance 10 boost theiE
own show.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29

The Barnaby Mills, Of Fall River,
Mass, making gingham, have shut
down for an indefinite period, throwing
a thousand hands out OF employment.
The managers say they have no market
for their goods, though they have kept
in operation, piling the cloth up in the
storehouse, in order to give their en-
ployees work. Gingham, it should be
remembered, does not figure in war
orders" It is worn by American men
and women, who cannot buy it now
because-unless they are connected
with a war order" factory-they are
themselves out Of employment and
short OF money. The Barnaby Mills
are typical Of thousands Of cases in
this county.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-07-29
The German Puzzle


It is reported from Berlin that the
admiralty has given instructions to
commanders Of submarines TO give
instructions to commanders Of sub
marines to give warning to ships Of in
tended attacks, and to take precautions
to preserve the lives Of sailors and
passengers if no resistance is offered.
Events OF the last week or so indicate
that this reported order is actually in
effect. Submarines have captured
and destroyed vessels without loss Of
proving that it is possibl to conduct
submarine wareiare humanely, if the
word humane can properly be applied
to any kind OF warfare, and also that
the submarines are not endangered by
his new policy Of open attack. In
view OF these developments the Amer
can is at loss to understand Germany's
failure to concede the justice Of the
American contention, which is based
primarily upon the inhumanity Of sub
marine warfare as it has been conduct
ed, Why could not Germany have
said to US in word, as she IS now say
ing in action: You are right about
this. We recognize and approve the
principle Of your protest. We are as
much interested in the maintenance
Of that principle as you. The freedom
OF the seas means as much 10 US as
to you, We have been sinking ships
without notice because we thought
there was no other way, and now that
we find there is another way, and one
which may accord with international
law, we regret that we have caused
loss and will make adequate reparation
Let's get together on this matter and
effect an amicable arrangement Tor
the future"
Is it to be supposed that the United
States would have rejected such a
representation and such and ofter7
1t would have given US all that we
have contended for. 1t would have
been no more to Germany than the
admission OF an error committed un'
pressure OF extraordinary circumstances.
She is now admitting by her actions
that it was an error. There should
have been no humiliation in frankly
putting it into words. The United
States is disposed to lriendliness. 1t
is genuinely averse to a conflict. The
rights for which it contends are the
rights OF all nations, Germauy's as well
as ours, the inalenable rights OF its
ships and its citizens to 60 where they
please on the high seas. Why should
there be any difficulty in reaching an
agreement upon principles so obvious
ly just and OF such mutual importance2
Globe Democrat.