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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-06

make alfalfa seed. He says that 8
hard winter Is usually followed BY
cold, late, windy spring, and such
springs are always followed by plenty
OF alfalfa seed IL 1t has q chance
to- go to seed.
Grant Hubbell has 16 acres OF
sweet clover and red clover mixed
that he cuts for seed. He also has
23 acres of red clover that he cuts
for seed. He is raising rs acres OF
potatoes and 10 acres of hay He
threshed 1900 bushels Of oats.
James Oler lives south of Shelley
and has go acres in his farm. He is
raising 10 acres of beets and IL acres
of potatoes. He has a barn 24x64
feet, with lean-tos on each side 16x
GA feet. Mr.. Oler is on the water
system belonging to the town of Shell
ley and pays $3.50 for every 5000
gallons of water used. He lives about
2 miles southeast of the village. For
the information of those who do not
know the history of the Shelley water
plant we will state that the village
council in starting a water system q
few years ago, put in a pipe line from
the town to the top of butte, two
miles. east Of the town, and made an
agreement to furnish water to the
farmers living between the dry butte
and the dry village. After laying the
pipe and building reservoir on top
of the butte, they drilled for water
to see If they could get water on
top of the butte. There was a chance
for water If a we'll was drilled in
town, but they had to maintain the
pipe line out to the butte because
they had agreed to furnish water to
the farmers along the way.
C. M. Mitchell lives east of Shelley
ON 100 acre farm. He has 16 acres
Of potatoes that he planted the tenth
of June, and 81 acres of beets Mr..
Mitchell keeps steady man during
the summer and two extra men at
haying time. He stacked 1875 tons
of hay this year, and had II acres of
wheat that yielded 40 bushels per
acre. His oats froze down and was
very poor.
e. Miller lives east of Shelley and
HAS 90 dCT0S VI UcCIS, IV dCIco VI
potatoes, 80 acres of grain, and 16
acres of hay. He says the best in
vestment he has made for the farm
is the purchase of a manure spreader.
1t tears up the Jumps and cakes and
spreads evenly all over the ground.
He says the Jumps and cakes Of ma
nure on the field clog the cultivator
in such a way as to tear out lots
of beets when they are little. Mr..
Miller says that there are more beets
drowned than are injured from lack
of irrigation. He advises farmer to
study the propositionSof using as lit
tie water as possible on beets.
J. M. Gutke lives on a 60 acre
farm east of Shelley. He has 16
acres of potatoes, Is acres of hay,
5 acres of grain, and Is acres of beets
that he thinks will yield about Is
tons per acre.
A Stoddard lives east of Shelley
on a 100 acre farm. He is raising
20 acres of beets, Is acres of pota-
toes, 80 acres Of hay, and IL acres
Of grain. He has some pasture and
keeps about 60 cattle and horses, and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-06

Good butter wrappers, printed we'll,
catch the eye and keep the trade.
Idaho Republican. adv.
Hayes Gift Shop, North Main,
Blackfoot, handles copies Of the Ida
no Republican each week. adv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
IOWA GUARDS ARE
BEING INSPECTED
Completing Medical Examination Pre-
paratory TO Sending First In
fantry to Mexican Border.

Des Moines. Ia, June 27.-MaJor
Kent Nelson, United States army, med
ical corps. arrived at Camp Dodge
early today to complete the inspection
of members of the First Iowa infantry,
preparatory to the departure OF that
regiment Tor service on the Mexican
border. Before sending the troops IN
to action. il was announced, It will be
necessary for Major Nelson to ap-
prove the medical examinations OF the
officers and men.
Colonel George Morgan, [. 5. a, OF
ST. Paul. commanding regular army Of
fcer al Camp Dodge, today refused to
add anything TO his statement OF yes
terday that the First regiment would
move southwark some time today.
The arrival of Major Nelson is the
last step towards completion OF the
mobilization. he said. AS soon as he
approves the medical examinations
the troops will entrain," 1t was the
opinion Of officers that the First regi-
ment would leave for the south this
afternoon or tonight, but no authentic
information regarding the time of de-
parture could be obtained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
STORY OF WOMAN
REVEALS HEIR TO
HA|NES FORTUNE
Money, Mystery and Adventure Are
Elements of Testimony Of Mrs.
Hitchcock in viii Case.

Chicago, June 27.-Upon the story of
Mrs. Caroline Hitchcock of St. Charles,
ILL.,, which combines money, mystery
and adventure, may hang the disposal
of half million dollars or more in
volved in the will of the late Charles
H. Haines of ST. Charles, to Mercy
hospital of this city and the school
board of ST. Charles, it was said today.
Mrs. Hitchcock testified in the will
case yesterday before Master in Chan
Gerry Frank Hamlin and brought to
light the existence of another "legiti-
mate" son of the father of Charles H.
Haines, the heirs of the former now
being residents of Perry, Iowa.
The hearing was on the action for
partition of the estate brought by the
Mercy hospital authorities. Accord
ing to the evidence Robert J. Haines
went to St Charles in 1850 and made
a fortune. With him at a mill he
owned in the early days was young
man named R. J. Simpson. Mrs
Hitchcock declared that he was really
"R, J. Haines Simpson, and that he
was the legitimate son whose heirs
should get the estate.
Mrs. Hitchcock, whose home now is
in Chow Chilla, Cal, claims to have
been given the secret of the first mar
riage of the elder HaineS by her faith.
er-in-law Her story described a mys.
FERROUS journey to man named Allen
Henshaw, in charge of some church
records in the interior of Canada, the
exact location of which she could moi
remember She said she took a large
sum of money to the man, who tore out
the alleged record of the marriage o.
Haines to Simpsons mother and tina
she brought back the records tt
! Haines, who wished to destroy it. Be
! fore she left, she testified, Haine!
called in a priest and before him thu
two swore they would not reveal the
secret of the marriage and the strange
mission to Canada. Mrs. Hitchcock
said she considered herself absolvet
| from the oath when she learned tina
every member of the HaineS famiI,
was dead.
The witness described a long anC
hazardous journey into Canada by wa,
of Detroit and her return to Chicago
where she said she met the eide
Haines at the Sherman house Sh'
| declared she had seen the papers sh
| brought back with her and that the,
included the marriage certificate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
MEXICAN ATTACK
FEARED AT NAC0
Alarm is Felt at Presence of f,500 Car
ranZistas Across BOrder-Re-
Inducements are Sent

San Antonio, June 27.-The embargo
on expectation of supplies into Mex
leo from the United States already has
affected the Mexican army, according
to news here. 1t became know today
that the Mexican force recently LETT
.Nuevo Laredo because they we're un
able to obtain forage for their horses
from this side of the border.
The situation opposite Naco, Ariz.,
where 1900 Mexican troops are being
held on trains, aroused widespread
speculation here. General Funston has
announced that American officers were
sure they had sensed the design of
this Mexican troop movement and re-
Inducements were sent to the Amer
lean force at Naco and entrenchment ;
have been thrown up there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
PARKER URGED TO
STAY ON TICKET

Chicago, June 27.-Friends of John
NJ. Parker of Louisiana, nominee of
the progressive party for vice presi-
dent, urged him today to remain on
the ticket.
Il am going home and think it over
for a few weeks before making up my
mind said Mr. Parker.
Prohibition party leaders admitted
today that if Mr.. Parker remained on
the progressive ticket he might be
named for vice president by the pro-
hibition national convention, which
meets at st. Paul July 10 to 81.
Virgil G. Hinshaw, chairman Of the
prohibition national committee, said ::
AN amalgamation of the faction of
the progressive party opposed to
Hughes with the prohibition party is
being seriously discussed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
CASEMENT|N GOOD
SPIRITS AT TRIAL
Rebel Chieftain Appears Cheerful in
Court at Second Day OF His
Hearing Public Apathetic.

London June 27-The second day
of the trial of Sir Roger Easement for
high treason opened with public at
titude apathetic regarding the case.
Attention of the country is focused
upon eastern and western fronts
where fighting has reached a critical
stage.
The prisoner appeared to be in a
cheerful frame of mind today
The prosecution resumed introduc-
ton Of testimony when court opened.
Witnesses gave accounts of the
movements of Sir Roger and his com
panions, Captain Robert Monteith and
Daniel J. Bailey, from the time o
their landing on the morning of Goot
Friday in boat from the German
submarine near Tralee until the ar
rest of Sir Roger.
John Mccarthy, an Irish farmer, de
sCribed finding the boat in which thu
three men were said to have LANDED
and told Of finding buried on the beach
two hand bags containing revolver!
and ammunition.
Mary German, servant girl, iden
titled Sir Roger as one of three mel
she met hurrying away from thu
beach early Friday morning.
She was followed by Thomas Hearn
| a sergeant in the Irish Constabularly
/ who told Of tracing Sir Roger to tn
ruined fort in the vicinity of which h
arrested him. Hearn identified revol
vers, maps of Ireland a flag of the rev
olutionists which were found in
! hand bag. There was stir in tn
courtroom as the big green emblem 0
| the rebels was spread out in the cen
aer of the room. Easement shifted un
easily in his seat.
| Alexander Sullivan, chief counsel TO
| the defense, said the emblem on tn
flag was that Of the city Of Limerick.
Mr.. Sullivan Cross-eXamined the po
| lice witnesses at length regarding tn
| general unrest in Ireland and brough
| out the fact that the people OF tn
south were arming themselves agains
those of the north and against con
scription and that after the Currag
| incident. when the military refused t
! serve against Ulster, the southerner
| felt they could not trust the soldier
10 protect them against Ulster yolun
| teers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
$4,000 CALLED TO
BORDER IN EAST

New York, June 27-Nearly $4,000
national guard troops from Il states
in the department of the east are un-
der orders to start today for the Mex
lean border or already are enroute.
Two Massachusetts regiments and
two batteries of field artillery from
New Jersey started last night Indi-
cations are that about 10000 troops
from New York, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts
and Vermont will get away before
tonight.
In addition troops from Maine, New
Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, the
District Of Columbia, Virginia and
Florida, totalling about $4,000 men,
had received orders from Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood to leave today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
CARRANzA GIVEN 48 HOURS TO ACT
Latin Lands
Appealed to
byMexicans

Mexico City, June 27.-Foreign Min
lister Aguilar made public today mes
sages sent to Latin American coun-
tries in which the United States is &C
cused of perfidy and with concentrate
ing troops along the border with hos
tile purposes toward Mexico. The
messages are in answer to communi-
cations from South American coun-
tries offering their services TO med
late.
The messages say that after the
Matamoros incident the United States
began to gather its armed forces along
the international line with the inten-
ton of aggression 1t is asserted that
Mexico is not seeking war but il
forCde to fight it will go to the last
extreme at the cost "of the blood OF
its sons and the destruction of its
wealth"
The messages state that the per.
fidy'' Of the American government not
only affects Mexico but all Latir
countries. The final sentence read
THE people and government of, Mex
leo are lovers of peace and will main
tain peace at any cost on the under,
standing that the dignity and SOW
ereignty of the republic is not at
! tackled"
/ Buenos Aires, June 26.-Foreigr
/ Minister Jose Luis Murature, has re
ceived an appeal from General Candidt
Aguilar, Mexican minister of foreign
/ affairs for support of Latin-Americar
/ governments in Mexico's controvers,
with the United States. Genera
Aguilar asserts that the United State
is attempting to maintain by force il
weak countries unjust claims on tn
part of its citizens. He contends tina
by agreement foreigners in Mexico
who acquire property after a certain
| period of time renounce the protec
ton of their respective governments.
/ Minister Murature has also receive,
a telegram from DR.. Romulo S. Naon
Argenunian minister at Washington
expressing the hope that the Difficult
ties between Mexico and the Unite,
States will be solved peacefully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
THE WAR TO-DAY

The Austrians are in retreat
along the entire Italian front and
the Italians have recaptured
number OF positions which the
Austrians took from them several
weeks ago. Vienna admits the
withdrawal of Austrian troops be-
tween the Brenta and Etsch rivers
but says the maneuver was made
TO safeguard their full freedom OF
action.
The Russians in Buk0wina have
made further progress against the
ro-Hungarians near kimpO-
lung. but north OF kuty the Aus
trians have repulsed the Russians.
iniIieting heavy casualties on
them, according to Vienna
The British in Belgium have
carried out a number OF success.
fui attacks against the Germans.
The Russians and Turks have
been engaged around Bagdad.
The Italians have sunk two
Austrian transports loaded with
troops In the harb0r OF Durazzo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
Another Section of Trench
St. Thiaumont Reported
Captured.
GERMANS REFUSED
Paris Statement Asserts
Foes Attack on Hill 304
Is Unsuccessful.

Paris. June ., G2:3o p. m)-Ths
French have recaptured another sec
ton Of the trenches at Thiaumont in
the Verdun sector. according to an
official statement issued by the war
\ office today. The struggle for the
possession Of the village of Fleury
still is progressing. Three allied aero
planes dropped 90 shells on German
ships near the Belgian coast.
The statement follows:
"On the left bank of the Mouse 4
night attack with grenades against one
of our trenches west Of Hill 304 was
repulsed easily.
"On the right bank local operations
during the night enabled us to make
further progress in the region OF
Thiaum0nt work. The fighting was
rather spirited in the region Of Fleury
where the situation is unchanged. On
the heights of the Mouse a grenade at
tack against our positions near Mouii-
IL broke down under our ire.
In Belgium three Of our acceptance
we're engaged in a reconnaissance and
fred s. bombs on German ships near
the Belgian coast.
Berlin Report
Berlin. June y, via London, 4 81
.. mJ-Marked activity continues IL
evidence along the Franco-Belgiar
front held by the British and the
northern wing of the French line
Numerous gas clouds are being en-
ployed by the entente forces in the op'
erations, the war Office announced to
DAY. The artillery fire on the German
zines was especially intense in the Vi
entity of the Somme.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
AMERICAN CONSUL
AND MEX GENERAL
HAVE SAD PARTING

Brownsville, Texas. June 27.-Un:-
ted States Consul J. H. Johnson, who
visited Matamoros last night and fin
ally closed consular affairs there, held
conference with General Alfredo
Ricaut, de facto commander of the
Matamoros district, during which an
affecting scene occurred
Il hope it will be possible in the
event of break Of relations between
our countries General Ricault told
Mr.. Johnson, according to the latter
that half an hour before it occurs, .
may have the pleasure OF shaking
hands with you aud General James
Parker commanding the border patrols
at Fort Brown, at the international
bridge"
Tears filled General Ricauts eyes as
he made this statement. Mr.. johnson
said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
TWOSURV|VORSOF:
CLASH ARE FOUND.
Ragged and Half Dead From Hardship
Members Of Tenth Cavalry Are
Captured by Mex Troops.

Ell Paso, Texas, June 27.-Two ne
gro troopers, ragged and half dead
from hardships, were lodged in the
Jail at Juarez today, after being
brought from GuZman, where they
were captured by the de facto govern
ment troops. They are believed to be
survivors of the Carrizal encounter.
Neither their names nor their COM
panies were given out by Juarez au-
thorities, who announced they would
be taken to Chihuahua City and kept
with the other prisoners taken at Car
rial, who number %, excluding Lem
Spillsbury, the scout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
RED CROSS UNDER
OATH OF SECRECY
War Department Places Movements OF
Nurses and Hospital Corps in
Same Position as Troops.

New York, June 27.-The war de-
partment has placed Red Cross move
ments under the same secrecy as those
of the troops. Red Cross officials
throughout the country have been ad-
yised not to give out information that
indicate points where troops are to be
sent.
The Red Cross began to enroll
nurses three years ago for emergencies
and now has 5000 who are expected to
respond if needed. II was arranged
also to provide equipment and person
mel for enough base hospitals to care
for 100000 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
TEXAS INFANTRY
HALTSANCRY MOB
fiiihusterinc Expedition Going over
Border Ia Capture Mexican
Band is Dispersed.

N0ga!es, Ariz., June ga heavily
armed flibustering expedition, organ
lied 70 cross the line at Sasabe and
bring back an automobile seized by
the Mexican authorities, was broken
up here last night by the military au-
thorities.
Eighteen men, all carrying revol-
FerS or automatic pistols and most
OF them rifles or shOtguns, were qul-
etly leaving town in six automobiles
when squad OF infantry barred the
road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
Latest Bulletins

Washington, June 27-C0un-
selOr Polk OF the state department
today declined to discuss media
ton of the Mexican difficulty with
Charles A. Douglas, a Washington
lawyer, formerly counsel for Cen
eral Carranza, who called to say
he had authoritative advice from
Mexico City that Carranza would
agree to mediation with the mil
itary status quo maintained i'm the
meantime.
Columbus, n. NJ, June 27.-Will
Parker OF Parker's ranch, 81 miles
southwest OF Hachita. and his
wife were murdered presumably
by Mexican bandits this morning,
according to information received
here this afternoon by relatives.
New York. June 27.-William X.
Wilcox. former postmaster Of
New York and later public SER
vice commissioner was today ap-
pointed chairman OF the republic
can national committee.
Washington, June 21-The house
today by a vote OF ll9 to j. dis
agreed TO the senate amendmnt
to the Hay militia drafting resolu.
ton eliminating million dollar
relief appropriation for dependent
families OF enlisted guardsmen In
the federal military service. A
conference on the resolution was
ordered.
All senate amendments to the
resolution were disagreed 10 with
out discussion. including the one
striking ont OF the declaration that
in the opinion OF congress an
emergency exists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
ORPET UNDER FIRE
| OFSTATECOUNSEL

Waukegan, Ill, June 27,-William
H. Orpet resumed the witness stand
today. Attorney Ralph F. Potter of
the defense Immediately asked about
the water and molasses which Orpet
sent to Marian Lambert ito relieve her
mind" One of these bottles he sent to
her, the other he brought to her on
Feb. 9, the day of her death.
Il bought the bottle of six ounces
size of Otto Peterson and filled it two
thirds full in my room." he said. He
testified yesterday that when he met
Marian in Helms woods she refused to
accept it, saying that will not do me
any good"
Orpet was in better voice than yes
terday He talked with more assur-
ance and more connectedly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
chicken JOE" Is
AGAIN RETRIEVED

Springfield, Ill, June Ex-Governor
Dunno today granted reprieve TO
Chicken Joe" Campbell, G<---~~hced to
hang this Friday for the murder of
Mrs. Edmund NJ Allen, wife of the
former warden of Joliet penitentiary,
whose charred body was found in her
apartment in the prison. Campbell
was a trusty. The reprieve grants
him a stay until Oct. II. to permit
al appeal to the supreme court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
Alonzo Christy Church Dead.

St Louis. June 27.-Alonzo Christy
Church. Sc years old. wealthy ST Louis
man Of affairs, lawyer and politician,
died last night He was a descendant
OF Coity Church of revolutionary war
lame. His widow is great grand
Daughter Of General William Clark, OF
Lewis and Clark expedition fame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
60 Reserves Enlist al st. Louis,

st. Louis. June 27,-The st. Louis
United States naval recruiting station
broke a years record last week, when
so men were enlisted, due to the slim
illus of the present critical situation.
The usual number of weekly enlist
ments lAE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
destroyer Sails for Mazatlan.

san Diego, Cal, June 27.-The de-
sroyer Stewart was scheduled TO sail
from this port today for Mazatian,
and the naval collier Brutus, with
Goa for the Pacific feet, for La Paz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till Z p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Increasing cloudiness tonight. prob
ably showers Wednesday; not much
change in temperature.
Temperature AT a. m, 6S. Highest
yesterday, "a, lowest last night, IS.
Velocity of wind at a. NJ, six
miles per hour.
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity at p. m. So: at
a. m. rs, at p. N. today. As.
Stage of water, 9.3. a fall of } in
last "A hours.
J. III. aHERIE.R. Local Epeacasten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27
No Orders Issued Authoriz.
ing Movement of Illinois
Troops.
BEING MUSTERED IN
Batteries B, G and E Ready
for Service-Rush Work
at Capital.

Chicago. June 27.-At the Office
of Major General Barry. in com.
mand of the central department OF
the United States army. it was
stated shortly before noon that no
orders for troops of the central de.
partment to entrain for the border
had been issued. Mastering Off
GERS. however. have been instruct
ed to hasten their work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-27

Continued On Page Nine.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-29
Preparedness! Coast Defense!

ar The Times has published many letters from
readers concerning this newspapers stand
preparedness. The Times today presentsON
of the big reasons why it is for preparedness.
We have made our general argument why
we believe i'm national preparedness and now
we offer one of the specific reasons. We offer,
as the slogan following preparedness, this
COAST DEFENSE!