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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
SCHOOL BOARD
WAS ORGANIZED
H. MELGARD SUCCEEDS b. r..
BYRNS AS PRESIDENT FOR
ENSUING YEAR
l.. F. Parsons Reelected Clerk and
Harry Whittier Reelected
Treasurer of District

The board considered a request from
Mr. Henry for an additional teacher
! in the grades, pointing out that the
present average of As pupils to the
teacher was considered too much fol
good and efficient work. The board
took the matter under consideration.
! Clerk Parsons reported in fnan-
cial statement that the income for the
present school year was approximate
ly $50,000 which is the maximum in
come possible under the present law
The cost of maintenance and opera
tion was estimated at approximately
$4,000. The report disclosed that the
average per capita cost of each stu
dent in the grades and high school
was s35.75. The high school per cap
Iita was shown as $67 and the grades
per capita $22.25. The report indicat-
ed an increase in enrolment last year
|over the proceeding year of so stu
dents which indicated that the annual
average increase in enrolment would
be at least, so students. This disclosed
that with the natural average increase
in students there would be added $500
annually to the maintenance and op-
Grafton, while it was shown that the
source of income cannot advance as
rapidly unless the school laws are
changed to provide additional income
or the general levy raised by the coun-
ty board.
The board closed it's session in dis
posing of routine business pertaining
to the district.
At a regular meeting of the school
board last evening, H. Melgard was
elected president of the board to sue
ceed B. T. Byrns. L. F. Parsons, re-
elected member of the board, was
also reelected clerk of the board.
Harry Whittier was reelected treas
lrer of the school district. A. H
Johnson, elected a member of the
BOARD to succeed w. S. Morley, was
and was sworn in.
Superintendent Henry reported to |
he board an enrolment of $40 stu
lents in the grades yesterday and an
that before the month closed |
hat the enrolment would reach near
y 900, an increase over last years en-
-olment. The board accepted the
as indicating the steady in
,reasing efficiency of the Moscow
chools.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
GIVE WARNING
TO SHIPPERS
COMMERCE -COMMIS-
SION ATTEMPTS TO RELIEVE
IMMINENT CAR SHORTAGE
In Circular Received in Moscow, YaIu-
able Information Given on
Movement of Cars

The interstate commerce commits
sion is distributing circulars through
it's secretary, George B. McGinty, call
ing the attention of shippers to the
threatened car shortage, and sug-
gesting methods of loading and un-
loading cars which will, if practiced,
greatly relieve any imminent danger
of a shortage The circular reads in
part as follows
Reports are being received by the
indicating that car
shortage is again threatened, caused
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12

in part by the heavy movement of
grain at this season of the year
THE commission therefore takes
this opportunity of again bringing to
the attention of the carriers and ship
pers the necessity of close supervision
Df the methods of loading and unload
ing and moving of cars so as to Sc
cure the fullest possible use of avail
able equipment.
Shippers should endeavor to secure
the prompt and full loading use of
cars, and consignees their prompt un-
loading and release.
THE commission feels justified in
urging upon shippers and consignees
that they shall not use cars for stor-
age purposes but should endeavor to
release them as promptly as possible
and not avail themselves of the full
limit of free time provided by the
tariffs.
"Individual shippers and their as
sociations and the carriers should CO.
operate in order that the delays and
losses consequent to a shortage of
cars may, as far as possible, as avoid
ed -
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
GIVE ANALYSIS OF
CROP CONDITIONS
A. f. HIT, IDAHO FIELD AGENT
FOR U. S. AGRICULTURAL DEPT,
MAKES STATEMENT
Adverse Conditions For the Growth
And Vitality of Farm Crops
Prevailed

In statement just issued by A. F
Hit, field agent in Idaho for the U
S. agricultural department, which
statement has been sent out by the de-
partment, analyses the crop conditions
in Idaho in the following manner.
Adverse conditions for the growth
and vitality of farm crops prevailed
almost continually through the whole
growing season in some parts of the
state and as a whole the crops are
short.
Very poor conditions existed at
planting time for both winter and
spring wheat and the acreage was
greatly reduced Also the conditions
as reported from month to month
were several points below the ten
year average and these adverse condi-
tions combined will reduce the total
production of wheat several million
bushels in this state
"a slight decrease in the acreage of
corn, oats, and barley with poor condi-
tions through most of the growing
season will tell on the total produc-
tion of these crops also. \
"In some localities, notably in
Blaine county, the late grains we're
seriously damaged by frost during
the month of August. Some damage
was done to late grains, potatoes,
beans and gardens in several counties,
by frost.
conditions, generally speaking,
have been better in the northern coun-
ties than elsewhere in the state but
smut in the winter wheat, notably in
Latah county, has done great damage,
some few fields running as high as
SO per cent smut.
"A fair to good fruit crop has been
produced in the northern counties
while elsewhere in the state the crop
is, practically speaking, failure.
''The northern counties have but II
per cent of the apple orchards in
bearing therefore the apple crop will
be extremely light in the state.
"The potato crop is good but the
condition is several points below the
ten-year average.
''The hay crop with slight increase
in acreage may equal the total pro-
duction of last year with very good
quality.
Sugar beets, sugar beet seed, seed
peas and other vegetables grown for
seed are all in fair condition
THE month of August has maintain
ed excellent conditions for harvesting
and threshing all grain crops.
"The aphis and grasshoppers have
done serious damage to the clover seed !;
crop of the state during the months
of July and August"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
WOULD REGENERATE MEXICO

Bv the United Press Associations.
NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Sept. 12-
The American and Mexican peace COM
mission today considered sending AM
erlcan farmers and American teachers
into Mexico to regeneratc the country.
The Mexican commissioners announe-
ed that a summons for constitutional
convention was momentarily expected.
State and presidential elections would
fellow the convention.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
MAINE IS SWEPT
BY REPUBLICANS
PROGRESSIVES VOTED WITH RE-
PUBLICANS AND ELECTED EVE
RY G. 0. p. CANDIDATE
Also Secure the State Legislature
Majority of 12,000 Cleaned From
Complete Returns
By the United Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations
AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept 12-Practical-
ly complete returns in yesterdays
elections indicated republican ma
jority of 10000 The republicans Sc
cured an increased strength in the leg
islatIre. Practically 100 per cNnt of
the progressives voted the republican
ticket.
Hale secure 10000 plurality over
Johnson for the long senatorial term
fernald secured $4,000 plurality over
Sills for the short senatorial term
Milliken was elected governor by 49,
600 plurality.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
NOT VIOLATING TREATY
United Press Associations

Bv the United Press ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The Jap
anese foreign office today officially no
titled the state department that the
Japanese demands on China does not
affect China's sovereignty or impair
the Root-Takahira treaty.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
Russians Take Ridge

PETROGRAD, Sept 12.-It is an
nounced that the Russians occupied
Carpathians, having captured 13 Of
ficers and 900 men, The Russians cap
tured several heights along the Biely-
Tchermoch river
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
French Join Allied Offensive

FrenCh JOIN Allied UHtnSIFe
SALONIKA, Sept. 12.-It was an
nounced today that the French had
joined the British and Serbians in the
Balkan offensive. The Franco-British
troops captured the town of Kenimah.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
Allies Defeat Bulgars

ATHENS, Sept. 12.-Dispatches to-
day said that the Allies defeated the
Bulgarians in a 36-hour battle on the
Balkan front and that the Allies were
closely pursuing the retreating armies.
The Bulgarian losses were the heav-
lest
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
POWDER WORKS EXPLODED
BY the United Press Associations.

FAIR CHANCE, Pa, Sept. 12.-An
explosion today wrecked the Dupont
powder works and three men are ,re-
pOrted killed
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-09-12
ALLIES CAPTURED
BULGAR TRENCHES
REPORTS FROM ALLIED SOURCES
OF EASTERN FIGHTING, Sc
WERE FOR TEUTONS
Berlin Claims Bulgarians Successful
War Struggle on Both Fronts
|, Intense
By the United Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-It is announced
that the Allies captured the Bulgar-
ian trenches on a two-mile front north
of Majadan to a depth of one-half
mile. The Serbians have repuised the
Bulgarian attacks southwest of Os-
trovo lake where. the Bulgars lost
heavily. There is violent artillery bat
Ting around Doiran lake. The French
shelled the Bulgarian organizations at
Vardar The French have captured
more German trenches south of Berry,
Eresuming the battle south of Somme.
They repulsed the German attack east
of Belloy -Santerre.
Berlin Report Optimistic
BERLIN, Sept. 12.-It is announced
that in heavy fighting on the Struma
front in Greece that the Bulgarians
were successful. The German-Bulsar-
ian advance in southeastern Rouinan-
ia continues.
Allies Defeat Bulgars
ATHENS, Sept. 12.-Dispatches to-
day said that the Allies defeated the
Bulgarians in a 36-hour battle on the
Balkan front and that the Allies were
closely pursuing the retreating armies.
The Bulgarian losses were the heav-
lest
Russians Take Ridge
PETROGRAD, Sept 12.-It is an
nounced that the Russians occupied
the ridge north of Mount Kapul in the
Carpathians, having captured 13 Of
fcers and 900 men. The Russians cap
tured several heights along the Biely-
Tchermoch river
Turks Join TeutOns
CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 12.-The
official statement today revealed that
the Turks had joined the Germans and
in invading Roumania.
The war office also declared that the
Turks had defeated the Russians oc-
cupying the nights south of Geobende
on the Persian frontier. The Russians
gained temporary successes in the
Caucasus. Later they were driven
back.
Zaimis Would Omit
ATHENS, Sept. 12.-Premier Zaimis
has submitted his resignation to the
king. 1t was officially announced to-
lay that he has quit on account of the
heavy responsibilities. The king is
attempting to persuade him to recon-
slider.
Admits Ginchy'S Fall
BERLIN, Sept. 12.-It was officially
admitted that the British had captured
Sinchy yesterday morning.
On the Western Front
LONDON, Sept. 12.-General Haig
'eported artillery fighting on the front
between Delville wood and Moqute
arm. Two German munitions depots
we're burned near Grandcourt.
French Join Allied Offensive
SALONIKA, Sept. 12.-It was an
today that the French had
oined the British and Serbians in the
Balkan offensive. The Franco-British
roops captured the town of Keninah.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
THE TOPEKA DAILY STATE JoURNAI-FRIDAY EVENING IANU

dren beyond the fifth grade were suf-
fering with curvature of the spine in
its preliminary stages; that sc "a per
cent had defective teeth and one in
every fourteen poor eyesight and en-
larged tonsils.
The bulletin asserted further that
one child in every twenty was suffer
ing from obstruction of the nose or
throat, anaemia and swollen glands,
and was unfit to attend school 1t was
urged that inspections should be held
at the beginning of each school year
and whenever possible during the
term.
known to be in need of medical, dem
tai or surgical attention until 1t was
discovered by the Inspector" the bull
letin said. But when the matter was
brought to the parents, in most in
stances it received proper treatment.
This resulted not only in improved
health and physical condition of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14

children. but in an improved mental
condition also.
Children with poor health, handi-
capped by physical defects, frequently
make poor grades 1t costs between
$25 and $50 year to pay for child's
schooling. Thus the amount saved by
enabling children to keep up with their
classes will virtually pay for COM
petent physical inspection.
AT the opening of each school
term, the bringing together of many
children always is followed by greater
or less outbreak of communicable dis
eases. A thorough physical inspec-
ton of each child at the beginning of
the school would eliminate those suf-
fering from early stages of contagious
diseases"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
TOO MANY AUTOS
Machine shoppers May Push Rebate
Association Out.

With the automobile shoppers de-
manding rebates the same as those
who come to Topeka or railroads. th9
Topeka Rebate association threatens
to become a thing of the past. AL q
meeting held recently by members OK
the organization its disarmament WAS
discussed and while nothing definite
was decided upon it seemed inc con-
sensus of opinion that the cido Woui9
be Iisorganized.
However, the rebates VIII De sup
nlied 70 shoppers until January 81, az
least. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
KIDS IN ABAD WAY
About Half of Them Are Physi-
caIly Defective.
Thirty to As Per Cent Have
Curvature of Spine.

Physical examination of school chill
dren was urged in a bulletin issued by
the Kansas state division of child
hygiene today. Il was pointed out
that where systematic physical inspec-
ton of American school children has
been carried out, the inspections show
ed that 30 to As per cent of all chill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
RUB BACKACHE AWAY
WITH st. JACOBS OIL y
Rub Lumbago, Pain and Soreness from Your Lame
BaCk--Instant Relief Doesn't BIister---Get a
Small Trial BottIe--WondefuI Liniment

penetrating liniment needs to be used
only once. 1t takes the pain right out
and ends the misery. 1t is magical,
yet absolutely harmless and doesn't
burn the skin.
Nothing else stops lumbaSo, sci
attic backache or rheumatism so
promptly. It never disappoints, In
use for over sixty years.-Advertise-
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14

When your back is sore and lame
or lumbago, sciatic or rheumatism has
you stiffened up. don't suffer- Get
small trial bottle of old honest st.
Jacobs Or at any drug store, pour Il
little in your hand and rub it right on
your aching hack, and by the time you
count fifty, the soreness and lameness
is gone.
Don't stay crippled. This soothing,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
X. c. Commission House Burns.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 14.-An early
morning fire destroyed the two-story
brick building occupied by the a. w.
Bear Commission company here. The
loss was estimated at 100000. Fire
men experienced some difficulty in
fighting the fire because of the cold
and their clothing was ice covered, it
was said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
GOOD ROADS
3-6-6
DAYS
Deny Railroads Rehearing.

Washington. Jan. 14.-Petitions 10
reopen the decision of the interstate
commerce commission which gave the
railroads increases in freight rates on
live stock and packing house products
from Chicago and other points to the
east were denied today sby the COM
mission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14

Extensive work has been begun to
prove definitely whether or not petro-
leum can be found in South America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
FOR Good ROADS
Membership Campaign Begins
in Topeka Today.
State Club Sends Out Hundreds
of Badges.

The membership campaign for the
wide 3 So day Good Road cluD
began IN earnest today when !. VIII
Kelley, secretary of the organization.
sent out several hundred badges to
good road advocates in various parts
of the state The club was organized
at meeting of good road enthusiasts
from all parts of the state held sew
eral weeks ago in Representative hall.
The officers are: j. Frank Smith,
Pleasanton, president; Earl Akers
treasurer, and J. viii Kelley, secre-
tary.
The enthusiasts to whom the badges
are mailed will be asked to distribute
them among the good road men in
their respective territory ard collect
one dollar in membership. Earl Akers
is selling the badges in Topeka. TAX
ing advantage of Leap Year the Off
GERS have put the following words on
the badges:
GOOD ROADS
1856
DAYS
There is no salary attached to any
of the Offices" said Treasurer Akers
today noon at the Commercial club
THE money we receive will be used
in paying expenses of the organization
and in obtaining needed legislation
This is merely a mild start in our
campaign for membership"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-30

Of betrayal by them never occurred t.
me. | can't have men close to m'
who make such mistakes as this
Perhaps there was an excuse or the
shadow Of one, at least. When a mar
is in love. you know
Murray wheeled upon Dan and de
handed sharply:
Whats this?' Then in a noticea
bly, altered tone he asked, "DO you love
-Nataliei'
Yes"
Does she love your
NO, sir"
O'Nell turned back to the girl, say.
ing: II told Dan when | hired him
that he would be called upon to dare
much. to suffer much and that my in
terests must be his. He has disregard.
ed them and he must 30. That's all,
There's little difference between treach
cry and CarelesSness.'
He left them standing there unhap.
PLY dumb and stiff with shame. Once
outside the house he plunged down the
hill as If fleeing from the scene OF some
crime. He rushed through the night
blindly, for he had loved his assistant
engineer, and the memory Of that
chalk faced, startled girl hurt him
abominably.
"To think that | spent the best part
Of two years studying this spot he
told Gray as they started for the Office.
II fired Appleton he broke u at
last. Gray looked up quickly. HE
acknowledged that he-did it. l had
no choice. 1t came hard, though"
"He did some great work. chief!'
81 know. That affair at the Cross
ing-I intend to pay him well If he'll
accept. It's not that. ] like those
kids, Stanley. Eliza took it harder
than he. 1t wasn't easy for me Ell
ther." he sighed YEARLY. I'D give
$4,000 If it hadn't happened. She
looked as If Id struck her"
what did they say?'
Nothing. lie has been careless, dis
loyal
"You told them 500"
O'Neil nodded.
and they said nOthing?"
Nothing. What could they say?"
Gray answered grufIly: They might
have said a good deal. They might
have told you how they paid off your
mel and saved n walkout when | had
no money"
O'Neil stared incredulOusly. What
are you talking about?" he demanded.
When he had the facts he o with
an exclamation Of dismay.
Heavens! Why didn't you tell me!
Why didn't they speak out? II
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-30

my's fingers had rested as II it had
been soiled.
Gordon snarled and stretched his
hand a second time, but the younger
mar raised his fist and struck. Once,
twice, again and again he flung his
bony knuckles into that purple, dis
torted face, which he loathed as a
thing unclean. He battered down the
big mans guard; right and left he rain
ed blows, stepping forward as his vic
tim fell back. Gordon reeled, he paw
ed wildly, he swung his arms, but they
encountered nothing. Yet he was a
heavy man, and, although half stunned
by the sudden onslaught, he managed
to retain his feet until he brought up
against the heavy mahogany reading
table in the center of the room. His
retreat ended there; another blow and
his knees buckled, his arms sagged.
Then Dan summoned all his strength
and swung. Gordon groaned, lurched
forward and sprawled upon the warm
red velvet carpet, face down, with his
limbs twisted under him.
His ~vanquisher stood over him for
an instant, then turned upon Natalie
n face that was now keen and cruel
and predatory.
Come. Well be married today" he
said. And, crossing swiftly, he took
her two hands in his. His voice was
harsh and imperative. Hes down and
out, 50 don't be frightened. Now, hur-
ry! I've had enough Of this nonsense"
Tin not frightened" she said
dazedly. "But-I'- Her eyes roved
past him as if in quest of something.
Here! This'll do for u wrap" Dan
whipped his fur overcOat from a chair
and flung it about her. My hat, too!'
He crushed it over her dark hair and,
slipping his arm about her shoulders,
urged her toward the hall.
Mother! She'll never
Wen call on her together. I'll do
the talking for both Of u.s." He jerked
the front door open with a force that
threatened to wrench it from its hinges
and thrust his companion out into the
bracing cold. Then, as Gordon's Japa-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-30

land l sent for you to tell you that I
had no idea of betraying condolences"
Dan uttered some inane platitude,
but his eyes lighted with relief.
when | saw in the papers what a
stir that North Pass and Yukon story
had made ! was afraid / had done
something dreadful. Tell me. is it so?
Did | make trOuble?'
You certainly did. O'Neil was furi
result will be. lit nearly cost me
my head"
Does he blame me?"
"N-nO. He says you're on Gordon's
side now. He blameS me or did until
he generously took it on himself"
what does it all mean? I'm near
~ distracted" Natalie's eyes were
pleading. Did you think l spied on
YOU
Dan glowed with embarrassment and
something more. II didn't know what
to think" he said II was wretchedly
miserable, for | was afraid. And yet
| knew you couldn't do such Il thing.
] told O'Ncil | wasn't responsible for
what ] did or said when with you"
MIR. Gordon sen me to Omar pur-
posely. lie sent me twice. 1t was
who brought him word that the road
was saved. | told all Ia learned be
cause | believed he no longer hated
Mr.. O'Neil. | was happy to tell all
knew, for he deceived me as he de
ceiycs every one. | learned the truth
too late"
Why do you stay here?' Dan de-
manded holly.
why? don't know. Perhaps be-
cause I'm afraid to leave. I'm alone.
You see, mother believes In him. She's
completely under his sway, and l can't
tell her the sort of a he is. She's
happy, and her happiness is worth
more to me than my own. Butt
shall go away. can't stand it here
much longer"
Where will you gof"
Back to my old home perhaps.
Somewhere anywhere away from
Alaska"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-11-30
CHAPTER XVIII.
ApoIeton confronts Gordon.

~ SUPPOSE you know I can't get
along without you," said Dan.
please don't. You have been