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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20

Good piano for sale. Can be
houqht at a bargain. Is good as
new. Inquire at this office.
. Will Jones, Will Platt, Walter
Lemons and W. A. Mcmahon
were in town the first OF
the week from their ranches over
in the Boles section.
Curtis Thatcher and wife,
Miss Devins and Floyd Cook
were members of an auto party
from Lewiston that passed
through our city Tuesday enroute
to Grangeville and return.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20

Ira Gentry intends leaving
Sunday morning for California
where he will enter the Leland
Stamford university for the
coming term. Ira has proven an
exemplary student at the local
school and is sure to make gooc
at the higher seat of learning he
has chosen.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20
Mrs. John A. Bonner Dead.

Mrs. John A. Bonner passed
away yesterday afternoon at five
o'clock from general complica
tions following a long period OF
illness. Mrs. Bonner removed
to Lewiston with her husband
and children about ten years
ago, the family formerly residing
at Cottonwood. She is survived
by her husband, two sons, two
daughters and her mother, Mrs
M. E. Potter, all of whom were
at her side when the end came
Saturdays Tribune.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20
Large New Allen Shortage.


Boise, Aug. IA. After a COM
plete check-up of the 8 t a t e
treasurer by an expert, who fol-
lowed various transactions with
counties and the general govern
ment during the Allen admins
tration, it is reported that there
is an additional shortage charge
able to Allen of $11, 171.50. This
is on account of remittances
from Washington not turned in
to the state treasury. This max
es the total Allen shortage $1O3,
5l7.OO.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20
Stock Market Report.

Following is report of the
stock market at Portland for the
week ending Aug. II:
The receipts for Monday were:
Cattle, I'LL; Hogs, 1917; Sheep,
143O.
A very fair run of 1900 cattle
came forward over Sunday.
The usual 7 cent kind were not
in evidence however and Sc. 80
was as close as any sales were
made. Cows sold from So to
$5.25; stays $3.50 to $500; bulls
$3.75 to $5.25.
There was another spectacular
advance in the hog section the
first of the week, last weeks top
was advanced 80 cents, making
the present high mark for hogs
$7.60. Receipts have been light,
only 1900 being on Mondays
market.
Sheep house transactions were
steady in all lines. Some lambs
sold end of last at $3.50, this
price being of course for strictly
good stuff. Only about $500
came forward this week.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20
news AROUND
The STATE
Items From Various Places
Reproduced for the Benefit
of our Readers-Stories Re-
hashed from Exchanges.

Miss Mae Burr has received
the appointment of post master
at Genesee.
Mrs. Martha Anderson, an In
dian woman over a hundred years
old, died last week at her home
near Sites.
Judge Steele has announced
that he will open the fall term of
district court in this county on
August 30th and the jury will be
called for September 9Th.
A severe hail storm practically
destroyed about 800 acres of
grain between lilo and Winchest-
er Monday evening and did dam
age to the extent of about thirty
thousand dollars.
A separator and 80 sacks of
wheat were destroyd by fire
southeast of Moscow Monday.
The fire started from an explo-
sion in the thresher. although
very little smut was present in
the grain being threshed.
Mack Utz, a stockman, saw
three elk one morning last week
at the Benton meadow on Craig
mountain near Forest. The elk
are thought to have strayed from
a herd turned loose in eastern
Oregon a few years ago.
The application of Chas. Dris-
kell, sentenced from Nez Perce
county to from five to eleven
years for rape, and Reece G..
NClevenger, sentenced from Blaine
couHty for life for first degree
murder were taken under advise
ment by the state broad of par
dons.
The total assessed valuation of
all agricultural lands in the state
of Idaho for 1915 as reported in
abstracts by the respective coun-
ties of the state is approximately
$115, 900, 900, according to the
figures that are now in the hands
of the state auditor for use of
the state board of equalization.
A test case is soon to be insti-
tuted in the state courts to be
carried to the supreme court OF
Idaho and the United States su.
preme court if necessary, by the
Idaho Mining association, to de.
termine the right of the fedora
government to control of waters
of navigable streams.
Mrs. R. l.. Staut, of Kellogg
committed suicide last Friday al
the o. S. Loseth ranch 16 miles
north of Orofino by drinking car
bolie acid. She had been i'll fol
some time and this is thought t,
have caused temporary derange
ment of her mind. Mrs. Stau
was formerly Miss Edna Davis
of Kamiah.
Such a thing as killing rattle
has been a rare occurance for tn
last few years on the river but oc
casionally an old timer is found
The past week Ethelbert Bagle.
killed a whopper which CARRIE
twelve rattles while E. L. Badg
ley ran him a close second, kill
ling one with ten rattles. Site
Enterprise.
The entire business section Q
the town of Greer was swept b.
fire last Thursday night, entailin
a loss of about $50, 900, about on
third of which was covered by ir
! surance. The fire started in Ii,
cry stable and is thought to hav
: been from combustion of "a quaint
, ty of clover hay stored in tn
barn. The fire burned itself oil
after destroying thirteen built
ings. Most of the business builG
ings will be rebuilt.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20

SPECIAL PRICE on granite
ware from Monday, Aug. 23. to
Aug. 81 inclusive. This is an op-
portunity to secure some cheap
ware for the harvest. Come in
and look us over. COTTONWOOD
Hdw. & Imp. Co.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20

We are able to offer you very
attractive prices for developing
and printing with results to suit
the most exacting. Give us a trial.
Turner Drug Store.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Martin
were in town this morning from
their fine farm home near Wi
mona.
Walter Baker arrived Sunday
evening from Tillamook, Oregon,
and has accepted a position with
Martin Huff.
c. A. Elmer, one of the lead
ing writers of Lewiston Tribune
editorial staff, is in the city to-
day while enjoying a short va
cation from his duties and get
ting away from the heat of the
lower country. We acknowledge
a pleasant call.
Louis Maugg is expected home
early next week from Spokane
and will accept a position with
the Cottonwood Mercantile Co.
and at the same time handle the
undertaking work for A. H. Nau.
Louis has been employed in one of
the leading Spokane undertaking
establishments for the past sew
eral years and knows the busi-
lness from top to bottom.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY VISITORS FROM NEW ENGLAND

Miss Alice Bryant, cousin of Willis Bryant, residcptr1of of Spencer, c6Mp5hied by her aunt, Miss Capp, arrived up on the Jefferson this morning for short visit at the Bryant residence. The two ladies plan to take the round trip to Skag- way and Sitka at the conclusion of their visit here. Miss Bryant is one of the instructors at the Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
A GREAT BIG CARGO

The steamer Paraiso had cargo on board last night when she left for the south that may be considered rep resentative of the industries of this part of Alaska. It consisted of the following: 12 tierces of mild cured salmon shipped by the Diamond T Packing company of this place; 110 tierces from outside ports; 15,740 cas- es of salmon from Rose Inlet, Kar- heen, Funter Bay, Hawke Inlet and Cape Edwards canneries; 1000 sacks of fish meal from the Gamers By Products plant at Wards Cove; 300 tons of ore from Sulzer; 4,000 sacks herring scrap from Killisnoo; 325 sacks of concentrates from the Eagle River mine; 160 tons of marble from Tokeen ,and after leaving here was to call in at Nakat Inlet cannery for 2,000 cases more salmon.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

s. B. Reynolds formerly in the mild cure business in this region, was passenger south on the Admiral today, after experiencing piece of hard luck to the Westward. It ap- pears that he had been operating his power boat the Arnold at Anchor age and July 21, nsome unaccount- able way, the boat caught fire and was totally destroyed, the loss amount ing to close to eleven thousand dol lars, with comparatively no Insurance. MT. Reynolds saved his clothes and bedding, but nothing else. There was no fire on board at the time, so the origin of the blaze is shroudel in mystery.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
LIGHT BRIGADE CHARGE
 IS ALMOST DUPLICATED

Gottengen, Germany,-Late in Febr uary the Fifth Royals, one of the crack Canadian regiments, eleven hundred strong left Montreal en route to England and the great Eu- ropear war. Less than four months later, after weeks in the trenches at Yprcs, only thirtyseven of thesa eleven hundred men are known to be alive and they are prisoners in the great military camp here.
 Overpowered by the gases waited toward their positions, destroyed by colored troops supposed to come to their support, all but decimated by he deadly German fire, the little band of four on-commissioned offic- CTS and B privates was easy prey. Before they regained consciousness they were in captivity.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Poughkeepsie, July 30-Mrs Becker made a last visit to Governor Whit man last night, before she went to 0ssining, trying to persuade that of ficial to commute Becker's death pen alty to imprisonment for life. The Governor was very considerate of her, but told her that he could not consistently interfere in the case. and the penalty must be paid.
 New York, July 30-On returning from Ossining this morning. Mrs. Becker made the statement to news paper representatives that she was satisfied of the innocence of her hus- band. She did not want to be under. stood as considering him saint, but she said he was no foul murderer.
 Mrs Rosenthall, when told of the electrocution of Lieut.. Becker, said that she now felt that the murder of her husband had been attoned for.
 It is expected that the Becker body will be brought to this city for interment, Monday
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

London, July 31--The Russian evacuation of the two hundred mile long line in Poland was accomplish ed successfully Thursday, yesterday and last night. Comparatively no men and no munitions that will be of any use were allowed to fall ito the hands of the Germans. The task of moving the immense number of men in the face of an advancing enemy was no small one, and whoever is responsible for its accomplishment is to be con graduated. The Russian army has been forced to fall back, but it is a long way from being defeated, and withdrew with its face toward the foe. It will maintain it's organization, and be ready to repel the Germans when it shall have reached it's new line of defense.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
VICTORIA CROSS HAS
 INTERESTING HISTORY

In almost every paper notices of awards of the Victoria Cross to some member of England s army or navy, and many a new name has been added to the long list of those commended . For Valor' by the British govern ment. The decoration was, of course, named after England s beloved Queen Victoria, and much consideration was S,iven to the selection of a suitable name and a suitable abbreviation of Shat name.
 The idea of the Victoria Cross or isinally suggested itself to one of the most unpopular of our secretaries of state for war, and first to hold that .;sually thankless office, Henry Pel nam Clinton, fifth Duke of Newcastle. 1t was in January, 1865, that the duke wrote to the prince consort sug- gesting the decoration, but the time q specimen was ready for submission to the Queen Lord Penmure was at he war office, and it was to him that her Majesty suggested the substitu- tion of the words "For Valoro for the original motto, "For the Brave, ]" 2s the latter might lead people to in fer that none was brave in her army and navy save the wearers on the
 gtoria Cross.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Berlin, July 31-Nobody slept in this city last night owing to the noise of the celebration of the capture of Warsaw. Thousands of Russian pris- oHcrs are reported to have been talk el had been left behind to face either death or c ture, and in Sc doing enable the rest of the army to escape. Regret is expressed that the greater part of the Russian army should have been allowed to escapc. as the hope was that they could be tottled up and captured, thus break ing the power of resistence of the Slavs It is expected that St. Peters turg will be the next objective of the German army. It is generally be- lieved that the Germans now in the west can hold the Allies in check there, enabling the eastern army to finish it's task of completely crushing the last vistige of offensive in Rus sia. If this can be done, the latter country will be forced to it's knees, terms can be made with it, and the the Austro-Germans will be able to turn their entire strength against the western line and against the Italians in the south
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
GOOD PROMISE FOR FUTURE

This mo;mng, at one time there were five scows loads of fish and two barge- on their way to nearby mining properties for ore. in sight at one time from Inc local waterfront. Probably nowhere else on earth could one get such a sight. and think what it means to the people of this region. Fish is plentiful, and tine promise is that the price of canned salmon is going to he good this season. Min ing is wakening mp at last Here q property and there a property on which work is being done, and il the priee of copper stays up they will, many of them, join the ranks of the producers within the next six months. Not for many a day have Ketchikan s respects been better or brighter than now.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
JEFF MAKES GOOD TIME

After fast trip up considering fog conditions, the Jefferson made port about nine this morning. She had a big crowd of passengers, among whom were the following for Ketchi- kan: Mrs. A. Webber, L. W. flag man, M. E. Martin, E. Beyer, F. Has lund, Miss Alace Clapp, Miss Alice Bryant and J. c. Black. She had 20 tons of freight for Ketchikan, and got away for the north about ten thirty. Nine passengers went north on her from Ketchikan. including Ed. c. '.assell and party who have been spending their vacations at the Fort mann Hatchery.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Port au Prince, H.. ii. July 31-- Tsyo Americans seamea were shot by liaytian snipers in tho outskirts of this city last night Zen force of American marines aad bluejackets were landed. Four l :ins were shot and killed by the lar''irg force. The dSad Americans are William Gompcrs, a nephew of Samuel Gompers head of tie American Federation of Labor; and Cason Whitehurst. Both boys were in the landing party and pressed forward without cover in contempt os the craftsmanship of the snipers. Their assailants were both killed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

What might have been serious
 fire was discovered under the Pure Food Cannery between ten and eleven o'clock Saturday night, and was ex- tinuished by the quick work of the fire boys. Owing to the fact prob ably that the ashes under the fire box on the cannery boiler had not been kept wet down, such an intense heat developed that the planking under the concrete fountation of the boiler caught fire and was burning merrily when discovered by the can. nery watchman. He turned in an alarm by phone, and the department was on the ground in mighty short order. The docking was torn up both in the cannery and in the alley separating the canneyy from the saw mill property, and in short order the fire was drowned out. The damage done was nominal It is a very for tunate thing that the fire occurred when it did. for had it been a mat. ter of two or three hours later when people were in bed, the probabilities are it would have gotten such head way that bad fire would probably have resulted.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Ossining, July 30-Lieut. Becker died in the electric chair this morn ing at 5:45, Governor Whitman hav- ing refused to interfere. The con demned man met death calmly, pro testing his innocense After he was strapped in the chair and the efec- trodes were placed in position he be- gan chanting that part of the Cath
 olic Church Ritual beseeching mercy, have mercy on us," being on his lips when the first shock was sent through his body. He left note forgiving everybody, and thanking God for the privilege of having lived with the purest and noblest woman who ever breathed, his wife. The latter remained with the doomed man until one clock this morning both standing the parting splendidly. It was expected that Becker would leave some kind of a confession or state ment of those associated with him in the crime for which he has just paid the penalty, but he did nothing of the sort as far as is known.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Chicago, July 31-Several of the papers of this city this morning took the government investigators to task for their work in the Eastland in- Iquiry on the ground that they are too slack. The papers and the pee ole of the city in general demand that the matter be sifted down to the bot tom, and the guilty parties, no mat fer what may be their position in society, punished One of the rapers made the charge that the captain and engineer of the ship were not to blame, as they were only obeying or, ders. The responsible party the charge states is the man who ordered the vessel in, knowing that she would have to discharge all her ballast to get into the river.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM MONDAYS DAILY WHERE WAS MARTIN BUGGE

Either Martin Bugge or Jack Rounsfel missed the opportunity of q lifetime yesterday evening, when Foord's launch broke down on the return trip from Loring where Capt. J. c. had been fishing. Something went wrong with "hicky" in the reverse gear and he had to be lowed in by the GoodTidings which happen cd along, but wasn't it shame that either the Sapphire or the M. J. B. wasn't there to get even.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
AN ENJOYABLE RECITAL

Masonic Hall was prettily decorat- ed last night when pupils of Mrs. A.. R. Macdonald s classes on the piano. forte appeared in recital. Those talk ing part were Dorothy Kitchener, Perie Spaeth, Mary Gilmore, Louise Hansen, Lucille Kitchener, Margit Sul- ly, Margaret Dobbs, Ollie Pittenger, Margaret Bryant, and Benny Hansen. and they all did well. Theo. Brown rendered two vocal solos in very creditable manner.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM MONDAYS DAILY
WAS A GREAT PICNIC

Close to a hundred people took part in the Pocics Picnic yesterday and they certainly had some time The trip was made down to the beacl near Hans Apsch s trap on scov lowed by the Dixie. An early starr home had to be made owing to !; shower which happened along, but that didn't prevent dancing on tht scow, during the return trip.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
FROM FRIDAYS RALLY
BIG LOAD OF SALMON

With probably the biggest load of i" Humpies'' ever sent around Cape Chacon, the Senator got away for Hunters Bay this morning, Supt. De. Guildre having gotten the fish from one of the Loring floating traps. The latter traps are now doing great work catching more fish than the big LOT ing cannery can take care of. Capt. DeGuildre expects the run of fish will be strong enough on the West Coast by Sunday to keep the cn ,rcrics in that region in operation from then on.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Petrograd, July 31-The evacuation of Warsaw is announced. Before leaving, all the industries which might be of any use to the Russians were dismantled and their shops and machinery destroyed. The place is burning in a dozen or more places, and no attempt is being made by the inhabitants of the place to extinguis!. same. The retreat is being conduct cd in an orderly manner, strong rear guard being maintained. No guhs or ammunition which could be of any use to the Germans vert left be- hind, so the victory is an empty one. It was with regret that the Russians destroyed the bridges and beautiful buildings of the old Polish capital, which now, once again falls into the hands of an enemy.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

New York, Aug 2-The body of former Lieut.. Charles A. Becker of the New York police, arrived in this city yesterday and was transferred to coffin provided by Mrs. Beck CT. As the necessary arrangements were being made for the funeral the discovery was made that Mrs. Beck CT had had plates put on the coffin stating that the deceased had been murdered b. Governor Whitman. When this was discovered, contrapa- tion prevailed, and it was only after great deal or persuasion on the part of members of the police force who had been associated with the dead man, that she consented to have them removed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Berlin, July 2-Baren von Helffer- ich, chancellor of the German imper- ial treasury, in signed statement in the leading papers of the country that there is plenty of money In Ger many to carry on the war at the present rate for several years to come. In addition to this he says that the British attempt to starvc Germany out has resulted in complete failure, and that there is now raw materialfor food and munitions eenough to last for an indefinate period.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Messrs. Drake and Gardner of the Forest Service returned from Port land Canal last night where they have been for the past couple of weeks on work connected with the service. They report water so high in the river at Stewart that the foun- dations of the roadhouse at that place were threatened, and every mal, in the town. about forty, was at work trying to head back the rising water
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

Chicago, July 30-Ten additional indictments are expected in the East land case today. The captain and chief engineer of the ship are now held in prison wi put bail. General Manager Greenbaum of the company operating the Eastland was releas ed on $20000 bail. Secretary of Commerce Redfield has been asked to appear before Feredal Grand Jury now II. session here to explain certain criticisms which have been made by witnesses concerning the In spection of steamers
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05

London, July 31-The British steam CT 1nerian, belonging to the Leyland line, plying between Liverpool and New York, was sunk by the shell fire of German submarine Thursday The incident occurred off the coast of Ireland, and five of the seamen-on board the vessel were killed by the exploding shells, as the steamer was trying to escape. Two others of those on board, one of them being an American muletender, died of expos u,e while in the lifeboats. The bal ancc of the crew. 6l in number, land cd in safety.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
SPOKANE IN FROM SOUTH

With over 150 passengers on board the spokane made port yesterday af- ternoon about four-thirty. She had no passengers for this port. Her local cargo consisted of about thirty tons, and she got away for the north about six o'clock after discharging same. Six passengers boarded her here, including Dena Museth, sister of Mrs. Jack Davies.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-05
Amstel dam. July 31-The America

Amstel dam, July 31-The American steamer Portland from Wilmington, U. s. A. with cargo of barley and eans, has been seized by Ger man cruiser and taken as a prize in to Swinemunde.
 Washington, July 3l-The govern ment has instructed Ambassador Ger ard to take immediate steps to SC. cure the release of the Portland witt, her cargo. He is also instructed to notify the German government that t is country will not tolerate inter. ferancc with her merchant marine.