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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
THE TARIFF IS THE ISSUE.

There are numerous questions which
win enter into the presidential cam
paign next year, but the one which
overshadows all others is the tariff.
The talk of taking the tariff out of
politics and turning the whole matter
over to a nom partisan commission is
waste of words and always will be
so long as the two great parties stand
for tariff policies directly opposed t.
each other. 1t win only be when the
country Is overwhelmingly in favor Of
protection or free trade that a non
partisan tariff commission can be utll-
lied and the question removed from
politics. In view of the utter failure
of the free trade policy Of the present
administration, and that of every 9th
er administration that has ever tried
1t, 1t would seem that in time the peo-
pie would be practically united in de-
manding protection as the fixed policy
OF the government But unfortunate
ly that time is not yet. In the face Of
the disaster that followed the enact
ment OF the Underwood free trade law.
emphasized by the democrats them
selves in the passage of war tax in
time of peace to raise necessary rev.
enue, and the admission now by the
president that the tariff must be main
tanned on sugar and perhaps restored
on wool and other sure revenue pro-
ducers, 1t may be safely predicted that
the next democratic national conven-
ton will solemnly denounce protection
as "a robbery" and declare in favor
Of a gradual reduction of duties with |
The ultimate purpose OF placing the |
on basis of free trade.
The depression that hung like a
pail over the country after the pass
lge of the Underwood law, and which
has been partially lifted by the de-
hands made upon this country by the
European war, has made the tariff the
ssue and the republicans Will meet 1t
hacked by nation wide demand for
'eturn to the protective policy which
las never failed to bring prosperity
0 the people.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09

al policy Of this government and has
already developed wide division of
opinion throughout the country as well
as In congress, 1t may properly be
ranked as the greatest question of the
present generation. II that il the
meaning of the correspondent II is not
likely that his statement will be dis
puted
But If he applies greatest" to the
personnel of congress, to the men who
will assume leadership and who In a
great measure will shape the work Of
congress in solving by wise legislation
the great questions that will occupy
the attention of both houses, then
there are few who will agree with the
correspondent in his use of the word
greatest Senator Kern, of Indiana,
the majority leader In the senate and
Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, the
chairman of the committee on military
affairs. will be the most conspicuous
members upon whom will devolve the
responsibility of carrying through the
preparedness program. 1t is work
worthy of the efforts of really great
men. but who would class Kern and
Chamberlain above mediocrity? And
In the house the same is true of the
majority leader, Claude Kitchen, of
North Carolina. He is not only a
statesman of the medium class, but
he owes his position as leader to his
length of service rather than to COM
handing ability, and in addition is OPP
posed to the presidents preparedness
plan. So whatever of greatness there
Is in this congress is not yet appar-
emit and certainly 1t can not be ex-
pected to manifest itself among the
majority leaders.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
THE MINES OF JOPLIN.
Denver Mining Reeord)

tDenVer Mining hecoIoj
Missouri would be rich state even
without It's wonderful zinc deposits at
Joplin and elsewhere. However, its
resources would dwindie pereeptibly if
the Joplin district were suddenly WHIP
ed off the map by some great convul-
sion of nature. Joplin zinc ore mas
done more to advertise the state than
the tons of literature sent out by the
various chambers of commerce, pro-
moters, land agents and others In Mis-
souri, who seek to interest new In
vestors Capitalists and prospectors
have floeked to Joplin in large num-
bers, all of them in search OF wealth.
A large percentage of these aggressive
disciples of Mammon are making good
and must seek investment for their
newly acquired money. 1t Is only ma
tural that local chances for the profit
able employment of capital should
first attract their attention; and there
are many such chances too promising
and alluring to be ignored. Agricul-
ture, mining, manufacturing and other
industries beckon insistently to the
man who has funds to invest,
A mining camp is a benefit to any
state in manifold ways. 1t not only
extracts new wealth from the ground
and scatters materialized gold broad
cast over the country, but 1t also acts
as co1onizer; 1t is lodestone that
draws people from "all corners of the
earth" Some Of these may be class
ed as mere transient citizens, while
many others remain permanently to
enjoy the pleasing mental atmosphere
Of prosperous community.
Joplin is an asset of which Missouri
may well feel proud. The mines of
the Joplin district have taken out ore
valued at many millions Of dollars
during the past twelve months, there
by rivaling and even eclipsing some
of the worlds noted gold camps. Not
long ago such a possible record for
the district would have been flouted
as absurdly impossible,
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
THE NEW CONGRESS.

1t Is announced that the sixty
fourth congress which assembled last
Monday will be "the greatest within
the memory of the present genera
tion.n The accuracy of this statement
depends upon the meaning intended
by the correspondent. If greatest"
refers to the question that will largely
occupy the attentions of congress,
that Of preparedness for war the word
Is probably correctly used. A genera
ton covers period of probably thir-
ty or thirty-fiv years and the memory
of man of this generation would not
cover very long period Of the coun-
try's history. The president makes
the question Of preparation for war Of
the first Importance, and as 1t involves
a radical departure from the tradition
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
JANE ADpAMs, MILITARY EXPERT
Chicago Tribune)


1t Is unfortunate that Miss Jane Ad-
dams has contracted the habit of in
structing the nation on almost every
subject.
There are subjects to. which she has
| devoted the greater part of her lifes
work and upon these her word is ac-
copied as authority, as her efforts in
these directions have been unselfish
and valuable.
1t is natural also that her promin-
ence should have called forth into Wild
err spheres of activities.
However, there is limit to the
fields which she can cover conspicu-
ously and among them is not that Of
military preparedness or the art of
war; Il liz
Some weeks ago she made an I'M
fortunate statement regarding the psy-
chology of young men, to the effect
that they could not engage in bayonet
attacks excepting when drugged with
liquor.
lHiS AiieSdtion, most offensive TO
young manhood, caused the first Wig
orous protest recorded against Miss
Adams.
In her recent utterances she says
that we should not prepare for de-
Tense for various reasons, among them
that we do not know how to prepare.
What she should have said Is that she
does not know how to prepare.
Miss Adams is not expected TO
know how to prepare or conduct mill
tary affairs. That is the duty of our
authorities and our vigorous
young manhood. The general staff is
fully instructed but, unfortunately Is |
by the government to edu- |
cate the public. Hence the volume OF |
lneducated, unsolicited advice on the |
part Of uniformed civilians.
In the case Of such men as Henry |
Ford and w. J. Bryan no harm is done
m having them dlscredit themselves.
out when Miss Adams speaks foolish
" on subjects she does not UNDER
stand she interferes with her useful
less in her own sphere
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
BOYS AND FAIRGROUNDS.
Chicago Journal)


do not know of any better way to
teach boy to be honorable and
straight than to give him a chance to
play with his comrades, says Justice
Hughes. In the playground he learns
without any suggestion Of rebellion
against instruction and precept and
preaching. He learns because he does
not want anybody else to cheat him
and is down" on the boy that does
not play fair, he will establish stand
ards of conduct which we must main
tain in the community and particu-
larry in our great cities. If there is
one thing that we need more than an
other it is the constant emphasis
among our citizens of spirit Of fair
play, that willingness to give and take,
that generosity in defeat and that lack
of assertiveness in victory which iden-
tify the true sport, and which is
learned best of all in childhood upon
the playground.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
sMock TO sMITE WAR GOD.
Caldwell Trlbune)

At first The Tribune entertained
small hopes of the success of the
Henry Ford expedition to Europe. We
were afraid that Mr.. Ford and kindred
spirits would be unable to bring the
war to an end, that is at an early date.
When we heard that Hon. P. Monroe
Smock had enlisted our hopes jumped
considerably. Mr. Smock is the great
est pacifier in Idaho and probably in
the west.
We trust that Mr. Ford has several
more men like Mr.. Smock. They are
hard to find we know but there are
unlimited resources behind the expedi-
ton, and nothing should have been
left undone to gather together the men
of such force and ability.
We predict the war will end long ere
Christmas. The only thing that trou-
bles us now is feeling that unneces-
sary expense has been incurred. Why
not have sent Smock alone?
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
REST CURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
Idaho Affords Good Climate for the
Treatment of Tuberculosis.


A bulletin of the state board Of
health gives out the following bit of
advice to consumptives, especially to
those who are prone to go away to
take the climate cure" 1t says:
Care without climate is far bet
ter cure for tuberculosis than climate
without care and unless one has the
price for both he had better re-
main at home and have the best care
that he can afford" The reason for
this advice is found in the now well
known fact that consumption can be
cured anywhere "And because this is
true says the bulletin, at is far bet
ter for a patient of moderate means
to remain at home and take treatment
at nearby sanitarium than it Is for
him to seek some advertised climate
or resort without means to secure the
proper care and treatment that his
disease demands and that he might
otherwise have"
Rest. complete rest, freedom from
worry or cares, is now considered per-
haps the most vital factor in the cure
Of tuberculosis, and this the tubercular
with moderate means is not
likely to have" 1.-THE secret of the
climate cure after ALL" advises the
bulletin, 'is living out in the open air
day and night and this is as practical
in Idaho as much of the year as in any
Of the other states"
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
THE uNoEFEcrIvEs.
kathleen Norris in n. Y. Tribune

kathleen Norris in n. Y. Tribune)
In the world there has died baby;
eager to part with breath.
He has slipped from the worlds hot
noises, back to the cool of death
SightIess and dumb and unhearing, he
is done with his days of pain!
And an eager army has risen, aghast
at baby slain
debate runs wild
Among hundreds of men and women
who know the love of child
And their right to dispute his sentence,
which one of us will gainsay?
But what of the other baby, who will
die, of neglect, today?
Not a defective baby shut in world
of his own,
or sleepy, or cold, or alone.
A whole, sweet, confident baby, baby
with eyes and ears,
Who clings like little soldier to the
scanty hope of the years.
Until, in the cruel summer, or the win
ter's cold, he goes,
A gallant baby outnumbered by hum
dred subtle foes!
Foes in the milk we give him, foes in
the dirt and disease,
Dangers of street and gutter, and
greater dangers than these.
Born of a social system that counts
the rent and the wage,
And keeps the heart of baby shut up
like beast in cage.
You, who have risen in protest, call
this crime If you viii
Or, better, go find baby; perhaps one
Is living still
Who will not be here tomorrow whose
battle is nearly done.
Who has lost the unequal struggle for
comfort and food and sun.
Bring back this tiny conviction that
the world is kind and right,
And that hunger and want and fever
are only dreams in the night
And when he is strong and happy, with
his own little place on earth,
Then form your organization to save
the deficient at birth.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
THE coEuR D'ALENEs IN 1916.

Great as has been the record Of min
eral production and prosperity in the
Occur d'Alene district during the year
just about closing, greater things may
reasonably be expected in 1916, 1t Is
fact not pleasant to contemplate,
but fact just the same, that our pros
perity is solely due to the demands Of
war across the sea. If we were de-
pendent upon the domestic demands
for the metals, there would be no more
prosperity in the Occur d'Alenes than
there Is In many other sections of the
country where there Is no war demand
for products. But the war Is appar-
emily far from an end and we can
therefore look forward to another year
of high prices for lead and zinc, and
far beyond, in fact, for the years of
rebuilding in Europe after the war
ends will still maintain a heavy de-
mand for American metals. The GER
tainty Of the future has brought about
a period of mining development here
that has seldom If ever been equalled,
and the next year win see the produce
tive capacity Of the district greatly In
creased
Under these circumstances the
Occur d'Alene district has become the
most inviting field for mining invest
ment In the west, and the opportuni-
ties for profitable investment were
never more numerous New sections
of this district are rapidly approach
Ing the productive stage, and COM
paratively small investment now
means the acquisition of property
which may soon rival some Of the
great dividend payers, But 1t should
not be understood that profits here de-
pend upon the prevailing war prices
OF the metals, Vast fortunes were
made in Occur d'Alene mines for many
years preceding the war and will con-
tinue to be made long after the war
has been written into history. 1t is
this feature that gives stability to
mining here. that is, the fact that I'M
der normal conditions the home mar
ket creates demand for lead and
zinc that insures a fair price that
leaves the mine owner a substantial
return on his investment,
In addition to these favorable con-
ditions that now prevail, there is
pronounced tendency toward mining
investments in the financial centers OF
the east which it is believed will re-
suit in much capital being invested in
mining enterprises in the western
states during the next year. and the
splendid record OF Occur d'Alene mines
Is certain to draw much of II this way.
The permanence of ore bodies here
and the steady and ever-increaslng
demand for the product of the mines
are features that impress conserva-
tive investors in mining property So
we may reasonably expect the year
1915 to be one of remarkable activity
in mining operations, which applies to
old producers as well as to many new
ones
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
SUBTERANEAN FIRE
ON RANCH NEAR BOISE
MYSTERY REGARDING FIRE ON
TRACT OF GROUND 8 TO S
FEET UNDERGROUND.

Three to five feet below the surface
on the site of dead spring on the
Lemp ranch in Crane gulch, three
miles from Boise, tract of ground
roughly estimated to be 50x150 feet in
extent is a smoldering mass of ashes
and live Goals, says the Statesman OF
the I'd. The surrounding surface is
frozen, but in the vicinity of the spot
where Mr.. Lemps foreman noticed
smoke coming from the surface of the
earth on Tuesday the ground is hot
and soft. When opened up ashes and
live Goals are found, and beneath is a
solid mass of burning earth. While
analyses have not been made, the
popular theory is that the molten mass
is peat, but how it caught fire is a
mystery. There Is no flame, but the
smoke pours from the crevice and the
holes which were driven by those who
investigated the fire on Wednesday
night. The shovels used in digging
soon became too hot for use, and only
superficial examination was possible.
Formerly Spring.
Herbert Lemp recalls that years ago
there was living spring on this spot
There is pronounced depression, APP
proximately 8 feet deep, where the
spring used to be- and there the fore
man discovered smoke coming from
crevice about 40 feet long At first he
thought it was steam from an UNDER
ground hot spring, but on closer ex-
animation he found that it was smoke.
He notified Mr. Lemp, who went out
on Wednesday night with party of
friends. u
Underground Furnace.
Holes were driven in the soft ground
to depth Of 8 to feet. In some in
stances live Goals were found 8 feet
from the surface. In other places
they were deeper A layer of ashes
covered the Goals. How deep the live
Goals extended could not be ascertain
ed on account Of the heat and smoke.
Nor was II possible to determine even
"PPi NENAhhtpiJ SHS SAleHt OF the SUD
terranean fire.
May Be Peat.
The smoke carries suggestion Of
ammonia, which further strengthens
he theory that the burning mass is
peat Peat has been found in the
Snake river canyon in the southwest
ern part Of the state, but 1t is brown
n color The burning ground on the
Temp ranch resembles black earth.
A shovelful of live Goals was taken
rom the burning mass. cooled and
brought to the city When flame was
'pplied to the Goals after they had
'een cooled they burned with bright
ed glow and emitted great heat.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09

The st. Louis Globe-D Democrat is au-
thority for the statement that Secre-
tary McAdoo is delighted with the
selection that has been made for a
stepmother-in law for him. Now that
the children are pleased, preparations
for the wedding may continue.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09

WILL SACRIFICE PASSENGER
late model Stevens Duryea automo-
bile completely equipped and in
splendid condition. This machine
has been run but a short distance
and Is as good as 1t was the day 1t
was bought Cost $500. We can
sell 1t for $500 cash. Here is an
unequalled bargain. Address P ..
Box 1925, Spokane, Wash. D2-l6-St
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-09
RECKLESS ExTRAvAcANcE.
fFIorida Tines-Irnionl

Senator Stephenson claims to have
spent half million dollars on LaFol-
lette. That is the highest price ever
paid for anything Of no more value.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-02-25
Counting Again.

The regular February term
If court for Washington Parish
convened here Tuesday morning,
since Monday was a legal holiday
and Notwithstanding bad roads
and worse weather, a large
crowd was assembled at the
opening session either thru ne
cessity or for the pleasant past
time of noting the Civil and GRIM
inal progress of Parish affairs.
The Judge and District At
torney and all members Of the
local bar were present and IN ad
dition the following out Of toWr
attorneys; B. D. Talley, b. M
| Miller, Judge Ellis OFT, and Gov
H. Y.Sandars CT BOgalusa, Amo'
lL.Ponder, of Amite City, and ID
lie. Ellis, Of Coylngton.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-02-25

was a menace to health in ad11'
ton to being distinctly disagree
5le to the resident and passer'
! y thru the stencil constantly
3. rising, SO as a matter OF ooo-
G safety as we'll as convenience
and agreeabIeness, the deep
optter to Mill ST., is a good
THING, and we heartily commend
our Marshall for such pomp1
activity when the nattrr was
presented to him. -
If only we might undertake
TO accomplish one such mat'el
each week in our city hml's'
soon we would have smoo'l
streets, good bridges, dry stree
crossings, slightly public squares
and all the rest that Civic prId'
is at present crying ont for
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-02-25
FrankIinton, la, Feb. rs, 1915
City Improvement.

Possibly the greatest benefit
10 largest number" according to
to the amount expended, Will re-
suit from opening up the gutter
from w. F. Simmons Store, TO
VIM. Magee's fruit stand down
Washington Street, There IS
such a decided rise in the ground
along this route that heretofore
even an ordinary rain would
back up the water and swell the
cutters to overlooking between
w n Simmons and Railroad
Ave-. and a sudden heavy rain
would swamp every block in
that district, in consequence OF
which the property owners nave
suffered great inconvenience ant
more or less loss, as they had NJ
way whatever of draining thel1
lots or streets. Some of tn
side cutters in the lowest par
of the section stood always il
stagnant polluted water Whlc
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-02-25

ial election be and the same IS
ordered to be held in the
school district No. Il OF the Par
ISL of Washington, On Tuesday.
April s, 1915 at which Shall be
submitted the following PROPOSE
ton: Proposition to levy d spec
ial tax Of three mills on tn" boi,
lar on all property sHnJ h't 70
state taxation ii ~cho0! 1iSOic'
No. 81 Of Washington tarl'h
| La annually Tor period OF I'VE
years for the purpose OF building
! a public school house for si'I'
district No.. q.
Be it further resolved ETC., tina
the secretary of this board |
here instructed to have prepare
for use at said special election
sufficient number Of ballots fC
said special election in the 10
lowing form:
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-02-25
School Board Proceedings.
Franklinton, La, Feb. 10

Franklinton, La, FEB. W
On the above date the Board OF
Directors Of the Public Schools
of Washington Parish mel in
special session with all members
present. After the meeting was
called to order the minutes Of the
last meeting were read and APP
proved.
The first matter to come before
the Board was the report OF the
committee appointed at the last
meeting, which follows:
We the undersigned committee
appointed by the president OF
this board at its last meeting beg
to report that we made a thorough
and impartial investigation in re-
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-02-25
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

36th Judicial District Court, in and
for Washington Parish, La.
Succession of Daisy Bell Bllbo-
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by VIZ
tue If an order and commission OF
sale issued to me as administrator OF
tho above number and entitled sue
cession dated Jan. 9, 1915, | will offer
for sale to the last and highest bidder
between the legal hours for sale at the
f. mt door of the Court House ~
Frapklinton, Washington Parish, La.
On Saturday FEBRUARY, q, 1870 the
following described property situated
and located in Washington Parish, La
1872 acres of land in the John ing
pen under J. Jamison headrlgh' NO.
At, township 2, South, range IA eaS',
of Greensburg Land District ana
more fully described as follows: be-
ynniny where n. 0. G. n. Il. H. co.
line intersects the line on the east sloe
Of riyht of way, thence south o'a
cast 90 chains to set ,top' 'lei'oo
north H. east parallel wlth r'sh'
Of wayoi II. r. 1888 chains TO 'e e.
.tob thence north 23s, . west 2'p
chains, thence north 57a0. west lao
chains to east line of h. r. right OF
way. thence south l4i0, west on east
line OF right of way to point OF begin
ming. Variation ofneedle o. east as
surveyed by T. +. Pigott, Dec. y lso''
This done and signed this 18th day
of January 1913.
Term, of sale: Cash with benefit OF
appraisement.
II. II. Kennedy, \ Administrator