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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
SAYS DU POINTS
MAINTAIN LOBBY
Underwood Describes OPP
position 10 Government
Owned Nitrate Plant.
rrrom tn. Tribune Barsal.l

Washington, March 30.-The du Pont
Powder Company was accused to-day
Of lobbying against provision for
government nitrate plant BY Oscar W..
Underwood in Senate speech favor
ing the creation of an adequate supply.
Senator Underwood declared that the
du Pont company was anxious to OBJ
tain power sites, and therefore uld
not want tho government to establish
q plant, but wished 70 get good power
site granted to it for a plant at which
il could produce nitrogen.
Germany at the beginning OF the
war had 10000 tons Of nitrogen said
Mr.. Underwood "The supply was OK
hausted in two months, an dthrough a
lack o. water power Germany was COM
PEELED to create extensive steam plants.
az we entered into war with first
class power we would need at least
two-thirds Of the power Germany Is
using. or a plant Of about 10000
horsepower. For the sake of economy,
this power should be developed in one
Mace. There are few places capable
Of developing so much, and if the gov
eminent delays private capital will pre-
empt those places.
Saltpetre for Two Months.
"The Chilian saltpetre in this coun-
try to-day is not one-twetntieth Of the
supply German had in August, 1914.
I take it. this country will not be con-
tent with one-twer tn Of that amount.
shall assume that we are willing 10
store at least as much as Germany,
and Germanys lasted only two months
That supply cost Germany $3O,0OO,0OO
Interest on S3O,oo0,OoO at per cent is
100000. Insurance, storage and de-
probation run this charge up TO 8 per
cent. or sl.5OO,OOO a year.
"In a water power plant there "a no
fire risk and no storage. A million and
a half dollars is 3 per cent on 100000
600. I ask the board 20 investigate the
results from 100000. but ! know
tndt TINS money WOuIu HdiutSo "otVi
enough 20 produce 5,0O0-horsepower
every second in every day. Based on
the reports Of army engineers, say
this power could be developed for Sl4,-
500 900, and the rest Of the S50,OOO,OOO
would more than make the nitrogen
converting plant and accessories.
"The Senator from California, Mr..
Works. asked II we had the consttu-
tional power TO use such a plant for
supplying agricultural fertilizers Next
10 dcfnding he country in war our
duty IS 70 build up agriculture, but II
the government builds up this power
and lays by a reasonable supply OF
military nitrotcs there might be years
m which il would not be necessary 20
make more. Why not sell the nitrate
for use Ia fertilizer or sell the power
to those who could make IT.
Has Right TO Make Nitrogen.
1--WE nav rot have the power 70 de-
velop tho fertilizer industry in time
Of peace. but we have Their light 70
make a stream navigabie. and 20 use
the power developed for war. That
war powcr would embrace the right -
make nitrogen. and. having made II
under the war power. would II be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31

1--WE may rot have the power TO de-
velop tho fertilizer industry in time
Of peace. but we have Their light 70
make a stream navigabie. and 20 use
the power developed for war. That
war power would embrace the right %
make nitrogen. and. having made II
under the war power. would II be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-31
Seth Low Able to Take Drive.

Friends Of Seth Low, concerned over
reports that he was seriously I'll and
about 20 be operated upon. we're sur
pr.sed 20 find yesterday when they
called at his home. 80 East Sixty
fourth Street, that he had gone for
drive. Mr.. Low has been suffering for
the past month from indigestion but
has been able 20 be about
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
WILL ORGANIZE BOYS BRIGADE
Not Boy Scout organization-A. o.
Hess Devotes Services.

boys military brigade, which bids
fair to rival the local military or
ganization, at least from the particular
standpoint of its personnel, has been
announced by Allen .. Hess to be one
of the Immediate possibilities of
Grangeville.
Mr.. Hess, who has seen more than
three years of military service as a
non-commissioned officer, having been
with American troops in Cuba in 1898,
and with the 9th U. s. Infantry, China
Relief Expedition in 1900, expects to
organize soon a company of about so
local chaps, with ages ranging from
ten to thirteen years and drill them for
military service. The boys, it is said,
will be provided with real soldier like
uniforms, hats and leggins, and equip
ped with real rifles that shoot real
cartridges. The guns used will be the
Krag earbine 95 model, and can be OBJ
tanned from government at cost
OF about $4 each.
Aside from the regular weekly drill
routine, the Juvenile militarists will be
taken some time during the summer
for two weeks camping trip to the
Seven Devils country, and will indulge
in real military meneuvers and target
practice. Rev. r. f. Gornall and G. f..
Krakau will doubtless accompany the
expedition as chaperons. Some parents
said Mr.. Hess, may object to boys of
such tender ages having anything to
do with a high power rifle the type of
the krag 'Jorgenson, but / have been
handling boys who handle big calibre
TIRE arms for years and have never had
an accident. Mr.. Hess expects to begin
organizing the boys some time in April
Mr.. Hess expects to receive the CO.
operation and support of some of the
influential men of Grangeville in this
movement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
HELD MONDAY EvENING-REsIG
NATION OF MRS. HARRIET
MOSES, PRIMARY TEACHER
CONSIDERABLE BE Eff
FECTIVE WHEN Sue
CESSOR FOUND.

At the seventh regular meeting of
the board of education of Grangeville
Independent District, Monday evening,
March 13, 1916, the following members
of the board were present: Fulton,
Urbahn, Kerlee, Cole, Parsons. Mr.
Sims was absent. After u reading of
the minutes of the previous meeting
and approval and also of the clerk IS
report and approval of the same, bills
amounting to the sum of $116.54 as
approved and presented by the finance
committee were on motion of Urbahn,
seconded by Cole, allowed and the
clerk ordered to draw warrants for the
same.
The only other business coming be-
fore the meeting was the consideration
of the resignation rendered by Mrs
Moses be accepted, to take effect at
such time as the board could secure a
competent teacher to fill the vacancy
all the members present voted in favor
Of the same. The meeting was then
adjourned to convene on call of Chair.
man Fulton for the purpose of select
ing teacher to fill the vacancy de.
| clared and for such other business as
might need immediate attention of the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
aRANaEvILLE BowLERs WON.
Contest With Lewiston Team Saturday
Night-Won by Pins.

Grangeville bowlers won sweet
revenge for the superiority shown by
Lewiston in two former bowling con-
tests by wire, when the Lewiston team
visited last Saturday night and bowled
match on the local alleys. The margin
was close however and Grangeville on
ly won by pins and took two out of
the three games played. The last
frame decided who were victors of the
evening showing the race to be close
and even.
The score by games follows:
Lewiston-Johnson, 14s, 152, 1855
White, 1913, 159, 146; Mikkelson, 159
IA, 149; Brett, 1865, 1856, 173; Gamer
on, 145, l52, III; George, 14S, 143, 100
Side total, 2794.
angeville-Harris, 149, 14S, 1874;
s. f. Wood, 175, 1873, 1853; A. II. Weth
erbec, 1913, 1873, 1853; Ingram, 1853, 1877
147; J. G. Wood, 1865, ITO, 1873; Me
Adams, 145, 122, 17s. Side total 1902
Gilbert Eimers acted as pin Judge
Harry Wood as scorer and Robert Reilly
as judge on the foul line.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
Splendid PROGRAM
AT CHRISTIAN
Church
APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE EN-
JOYED SPLENDID MUSICAL
AND LITERARY PROGRAM.
GIVEN WEDNESDAY EVENING
Church Chorus and Orchestra, Directed
by Mrs. w. Callison Furnish Musical
End-Splendid Diversified program

An appreeiatiye audience enjoyed
the musical and literary entertainment
given at the Christian church Wednes.
day evening by members of the church
chorus and orchestra. The program
was made up of number of WELL
selected and equally well.rendered num-
bers, both vocal and instrumental,
and was varied enough to please ali
who heard it. A playlet, "A Fair En-.
counter was admirably done by the
Misses Long, elbow and Opal Harlan,
both the young ladies showing talent
far above the average. The monologue
by Mrs. w. Callison was also enthu-
siastically received and added a fine
touch of merriment to the program.
Mrs. Callison, who directs the chorus
and plays saxaphone in the orchestra,
besides carrying important solo parts
in the vocal numbers, is certainly an
accomplished and versatile entertain
er. The duet numbers by Mr.. j. G.
Eimers and Mrs. Callison were splen-
didly rendered, while the work of the
entire church chorus in the anthems
and chorus numbers on the program was
most pleasing. A vocal duet by the
Misses Harlan was another exceedingly
The selections of the orchestra were
well played and helped balance a pro-
gram that altogether made up a fine
evenings entertainment. All who par
ticipated are to be complimentd on the
general success of the affair. The COM
plete program follows:
Program.
Orchestra, "Poet, Peasant, and Light
Cavalryman, ~ Fillmore.
"Melody in F,' Rubenstein.
Chorus, .Tis Morn,D Geibel.
Piano Trio, "Dancing Butterflies"
Gregg sisters.
Mems Chorus, "Fling Wide the
Gates,' Kaufman.
Duet, "Oh That We Two Were May
ing,' Mrs. Callison, Mr.. Eimers.
Anthem, "Fear Thou Not, Excel.
Solo, "'The Way of the World,'' Mrs,
w. Callison.
Orchestra, "Aloha Oe," Lake.
Play, "a Fair Encounter Charac-
ters: Lady Clara st. John, Miss Long
| fellow; Mrs. Celia Grenvillle, Miss
Opal Harlan.
Orchestra, March, always For.
ward,' Kneff.
Chorus, "Come Let Us ALL" After
bury.
Duet, cardboard Watch" Mrs. Cal
lison, Mr.. Eimers
Mems Chorus, "Old Kentucky
Home,' Meredith.
Monologue, "When the Honeymoon
Wanes,' Mrs. Callison.
Anthem, ooh, How Lovely Ogden.
Duet "Ye Merry Birds" Miss Opal
and Olive Harlan.
Chorus, "The Music of the Dirds,''
Glover.
Orchestra, American PatrOl,'
Meacham.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
WORK ON PARTS HAS BEEN Go
ING AHEAD FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS-FURTHE AN
NOUNCEMENTS LATER.

Announcement is made this week by
members of the "Friars Club' to the
effect that new play, "The Purchase
Price, is to be staged by the club at
the /. o. o. F. hall in the near future.
Members Of the cast, those to whom
have been assigned the principal char
acters in the piece, have been at work
on the Forthcoming production for
months and this week the entire cast
was caller together for the first re-
hearsals. The play is built around a
piece that reached the highest possible
triumph at its long run in New York
two years ago and which has since
been played by road companies in all
the principal cities of the country. 1t
is a play of the day, founded upon
everyday life and teaching lesson
that always reaches home. "'The Pur-
chase Price is in four acts and besides
being dramatic bill above the average
also bubbles over with comedy of the
cleanest sort.
The "Friars Club on the occasion
of Appearances before the public in the
past have received great praise and
have been much appreciated. Grange
vile is fortunate in the local talent
represented in the community who al
ways come up to the expectations. The
choice of plays have been good and it
may be expected that the one chosen
will be one of the best.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
JOSEPH SCHMIDT DEAD.
Prominent Farmer of Green Creek Sec
tion Was Suddenly Stricken.

Cottonwood, Idaho, March 13. Joseph
Schmidt, prominent farmer of the
Green Creek section, died this after
noon at 4:30 O'Clock from abscess of
the brain with which he was stricken
two days ago. He was about AZ years
of age and is survived by a wife and
three children. The funeral arrange.
ments have not been made.
Mr.. Schmidt came to the Camas
prairie country about Is years ago and
had been very successful in his farm
ing operations in the Green Creek sec
tion. His home place is one of the
best improved farms in that locality
and recently he concluded the purchase
of two valuable farms from a Mr.. Nux-
oil. He was well known throughout the
prairie country and was regarded as
one of the most upright substantial
citizens of the country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY.

Frank and Marion Lee planned a
very pleasant surprise party in honor
of their mother last Saturday, March
11th, and invited a number of her
friends and help them celebrate her
birthday anniversary. The plans were
fully carried out with great success
and very enjoyable time resulted.
Mrs. Stanton received severl pretty and
useful presents. The evening was spent
in playing 500, dancing, and music,
vocal and instrumental, until about IL
o. clock when q delicious luncheon was
served to the forty guests present. The
party broke up at late hour, wishing
Mrs. Stanton many more happy returns
of the day and voted Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanton royal entertainers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
w. O. w. CIRCLE ENTERTAINs.
st. Patrick's Day Program Monday
EveniLg-Splendid Time Enjoyed.

Monday evening Grangeville Circle,
w. o. w. had very pleasant social
time and during the evening put on a
st. Patrick IS program, everything in
the program being appropriate Irish
numbers and the decorations in the
lodge room being an appropriate Erin
green. Mrs. Stantial, Mrs. Mcconnell
and Mrs. Krakau were the committee
member that provided for the entertain
ment of the circle. Mrs. Lanningham,
Mrs. W. S. Jackson, Mrs. Ferris and
George Sly gave some typical Irish
numbers and readings which were very
much enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. j.
Eresch gave solo, "Where the River
shannon Flows which provided for
the musical end of the program and
which was very much enjoyed.
The scheme of decoration was very
appropriate and consisted of the pre-
dominating green and Irishmen s hats,
the proverbial pig, and above all the
most important was an Irish lunch that
has left pleasant memories to those
who participated. In order that every.
one present might participate games
were provided for amusement. In a
potato contest Mrs. Jackson and Mrs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
uhTS ITS THAT HIS WORK Is BE-
AHG NJ RECEIVED WITH INTER-
'oi-fORMS SEVERAL AS
soCIATIONS OF SEED
GROWERS.

=" H. loot, deputy seed inspector
v northern Idaho was in Grangeville
''.eraay in the interest of his official
lUa''lon las. and since the occasion of his
aso as' VISIT VISIT to Grangeville a short time
con-, sW reports that he has been much en-.
b;u bG;ufaged by the interest manifested in
b;s WORK wherever he has been. Since
oan;. @ iast visit he has created three or
RlaIions RalmaIions of seed growers, one at
Enla ~ uniting with the Athol peo.
BONN. 6 IN north Kootenai county; one in
In i8er Ke county and last Friday another
FKam;.lh moot reports that the people of
|ipo tha are very much alive in promot-
Fbasa' 'ne growing of seeds and that they
/ the completed live organization of
|eommost most progressive farmers on the
biunlty obieetu M He also stated that their
meet set. I'm IN forming the association should
|of tbo WIN great success both by reason
the se sn,an interest manifested and also of
|for Splendid gpo conditions around Kamiah
The growing all kinds of seeds and 81
'ns =, best quality. VI 'eeoS anu Oh
annoen oe visit to Grangeville could not he
|eerestaa, In time to inform those in.
and dea sal IN this section of the duties OF
ices rendered by Mr.. Root Is
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF EDUCATION GRANCEV|LLE

board. c. A. Parsons, clerk.
The board is at present endeavor-
ing to procure a teacher to take the
place of Mrs. Moses and have been
telegraphing for someone. As yet they
report no decision. 1t is much regretted
that Mrs. Moses find it impossible to
continue in the position for the balance
of the year for she has marked ability
both as primary teacher and also for
her influence in general school work,
she having in addition to her work as
primary teacher acted in the capacity
of musical director and has organized
the high school band. Her resignation
will be keenly felt.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
FR|ARS CLUB Announces STAGING
OF new PLAY IN NEAR FUTURE

Ben knorr acted as captains of two
teams, the latter winning the prize
which consisted of a bog of marsmal-
lows. Another very amusing contest
was the paper pig contest. Everyone
was provided with paper and instructed
to tear a pig out of the paper The
best pig thus created would win a prize
which was awarded to Mrs. Bert Pear
son. A very pleasant evening is the
report of all present. The w. o. w.
Circle ladies are very energetic and en-
thusiactic workers and their efforts are
always attended with success.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
MINING EXHIBIT.

The department of mining and Ge
ology of the University of Idaho will
have an exhibit at the Northwest Min
ing Convention which it to be held
in Spokane March 20 to %. The ex-
hibit will consist of small labora,
tory in which ores and minerals
brought in by mining men attending
the convention will be identified, and
their metallic mineral constituents
determined free of charge. The ex.
hibit will be in charge of E. X. Soper,
Professor of Mining at the University
of Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
SUNDAY DINNER PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. n. A. Keeler gave a
turkey dinner Sunday, the guests en-
joying the hospitality of the Keelers
being Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Battles and
family; Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton and son
Marion; Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Baker; the
Messrs. F. Keeler, Delvin Keeler and
Albert Swarts. The dinner was given
in honor of three birthday anniversa-
ries in the family, of Frank Keeler,
Mrs. Nellie Keeler Baker and Gerald
Keeler. me day was spent in visit
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
NJ |. ROOT, DEPUTY SEED NSPEC-
TOR NORTHERN IDAHO, VISITS CITY

office and to permit many who are in
terested to meet him. Meetings at Cot
tonwood, Winchester and Vollmer were
announced in good time and Mr.. Root
will visit these places this week and
hopes to perfect plans for organizations
in at least one, and probably more OF
these localities.
Mr.. Root specially cautions farmers
at this time to be careful to procure
home grown seeds if possible for there
are many inferior foreign grown seeds
on the market that are absolutely no
good. His work since the short time
in office has convinced Mr.. Root Of
the great possibilities of northern
Idaho in the growing of seeds for mar
ket and wherever this industry has
been followed it has met good success
and the seeds grown are of the best
quality in the world.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
inning ENGINEER
| ON n. & S.
RAILWAY
|po HUSTON, MINING GEoLoGIsT
snMII.AN IN IDAHO, VISITED SAL
MON RIVER IN 1915.
|Rf]cHT AVA|LADLEFORROAD
r.de Trip of Investigation of Geologi.
1 al Characteristics- of
transportation Opportunities.
,v Geo. Huston, Mining Geologist,

By Geo. Huston, Mining Geologist,
Mullan, Idaho.)
As a scout mining geologist hunting
roperties for capital, | had occasion
cover portion OF the Salmon
Ever county in the fall of 1915.
NV early training as a railroad man
ras in the operation and traffic de-
Iartments of several railways. On
he trip / was accompanied by gen.
leman, out for his health, who holds
high traffic position in which he
supreme in his department.. We
ramped and staged from Grangeville
D Pollock over a portion of the pro-
osed, mixing generally with the resi-
ents. We had no connection with
oltics or commissions, nor were we
Iathering data for any transportation
oncern, indeed, my partner was too
|usy having a good time to even take
otes.
Naturally, he was interested in
transportation opportunities, express
ng himself quite freely, as everyone
net with talked railroad. l had to
5tudy the region critically as it is re-
note, the mining possibilities were
Found to be good, and the tonnage of
Commodities other than mineral pro-
aucts was of concern in attracting
tapital for transportation facilities.
Another feature of large importance
was, that our powerful producers of
lead ore in the north were preparing
D. sever connection with the eastern
hnd coast concerns, and the use of the
cad collector in furnace work promises
10 draw and develop great tonnages of
supplementary ores in central and
south Idaho, and this will mean stimu-
ation of mining there to the same de-
gree as in Colorado and elsewhere.
The Camas Prairie region around
Grangeville is supposed to be served
|by two railways, which to all intents
Pnd purposes do not compete. There
s room for anoher to break up exist
ing conditions, there being tonnage
enought to support all. Toward the
Salmon river to near White Bird the
ground is stock range, with occasional
good patches of arabic land. From
the mouth of White Bird creek to Pol
lock, 1t is one succession of ranches
along the main and Little Salmon river,
es far up in altitude as $500 feet above
me rivers. Most of these raise grain
pnd hay for cattle, sheep, hogs and
horses Fruit does especially well
along the rivers, and there is water
For irrigation. The climate is semi
Prid and delightful.
AS far as could be judged, construc-
zion OF the line would not be unduly
expensive, provided the federal govern
ment men did not insist on impossible con-
El1lons regarding water power reserva.
Fions compelling the construction at to
Y point high above the river. Opera
Fioh IN the winter would be free from
snow troubles and beyopd an occasional
|cloudburst track seen there was moth.
Pag 10 render operation unduly expen-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
DEATH OF JOEL sHEARER.

Joel Shearer a well known resldeht
of this county who has been ranching
for year near Harpster but has been
living with his daughter, Mrs. Frank
Rowe of the Tolo section, passed away
Monday due to the infirmities OF old
age. Deceased was man with many
friends and one of the pioneers OF this
section. He leaves besides a wife
number of sons and daughters and
grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Wednesday at the home OF ms
daughter, Mrs. Rowe and the remains
laid to rest in the Harpster cemetery.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-16
TRADE PROPERTY.
Ray Pearson Exchanges Grangeville
Property for Salmon River Property.

A deal was recently closed between
Ray Pearson of Grangeville and ID. w
Arrison Of White Bird whereby the
former becomes the owner of the ranch
of ID. w. Arrison in the Salmon river
country and Mr.. Arrison becomes the
owner of the Ray Pearson property in
Grangeville. Ray is moving his house
hold effects down to White Bird this
week and on the return trip brings
back the effects of Mr.. Arrison. Mr.
Arrison was formerly in the forest SER
vice, being ranger, but resigned some
time ago, He has not announced what
he will do in Grangeville as yet but
will take up his residence Immediately.