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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25

orr capacity for courtesy, instead OF
investing it with our friends, with our
business associates. and especially
with our enernies-with those who are
discourteous to u.s. for then the divi-
dend takes the firm Of newly made
friends remodled out o old enemies
the last work in returns on inveast-
ment.
Courtesy others is demanded by
our own self respect.
Our failure to be courteous stamps
us as being commonplace, mediocre
inst anybondy can be discourteous-
The communest boor can be that-and
usually IS.
The choice lies with ourselves.
why, then, should we DELIBERATELY do
violence to our relf respect through
discourtesy; and at the same time
miss the opportunityto score heavily
in dividends that always arise from
the courteous treatment of others.
We all enjoy the courteous words OF
our friends, or of strangers. They
please US, warm our hearts, draw us to.
them, inspire our confidence and re-
spect. Do they not?
De we. then, wish to please others
and inspire them with confidence and
respect? Or not?
Life is like amirror. we are told
Surely. then. it will faithfully reflect
cur courtesy. Or discourtesy, with
which we greet it. The courtesy We
give is the courtesy we get back.
And then there is that comfortable
feeling, within ourselves, which cour-
tesy brings.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25
NEWS OF THE MARKETS.

Kansas City Stock Yards. Aug. "a
i9ie.--An advance Of 20 to 40 cents
In the cattle market last week. and
continued dry weather In the grazing
country. contributed to swell the sup
ply Of cattle today to $4,000 lead. be-
sides $500 calves. The best cattle sold
steady. natives ~ to 1906. but med :
m and plain grades sod 10 to IL
lower. There was good run from
the paahandle country. largely STOCK
grades. the best yeai1sngs solling al
1850 to $500 Enough rain put water
In the lakes IL reported from the pan
iandlo Sunday. Bulk OF tho grass
to 1910, land commoH .ysht steers
down TO 1915.
Sheep receipts were only about
1900 head. The market has been show
ing considerable strength since the
middle OF last week. which continued
today. Two ears Of Utah lambs. 81
pounds average. sold at SIPS today
Top lambs In Chicago today brought
$40 and oman reported top of
1880. ST. Joseph s1O.75. The Utah
lambs noted were sorted only per
cent. the lambs sorted going to feed
or buyers at 1856. on account of
short recipes here packers make their
sorts extremely light most Of the
here In the last week sell
ng straight. That means that a GER
ain number Of feeding lambs are sell
ng here at fat lamb prices. Colo
ado fat ewes sold at s7.35 today, and (
some light Colorado lambs, go lbs,
brought $i110. Feeding lambs are
quoted up to s1O.25, possible more,
'oung breeders $3.50 to 1925, feeding
yves $500 to $3.50.
Hogs jumped up 10 to rs cents TO-DAY
GLOWING big advance last week. The
op was 5000, bulk Of sales S1O25
o $1,000. A feature today was the
ale Of 20 cars Of hogs from Bob Mil
en- Mayette. Kansas at $10.65 and
1910. which hogs were out of a drove
+ 5000 head bought as stock hogs
n Idaho last spring. It is notable
hat these Idahos sold upto the top
rice here. A good shipping demand
nd extraordinary requirements from
ackers explain the strong hog mark
I for hogs here. and it looks like it
,ould continue right along for the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25

the state government They are com
menclng to point out the weakness q
the present governor in this cOnnec-
ton with the business OF the state.
Attention to Disastrous Veto.
Attention has recently been called 20
a disastrous veto by Governor Alex
ander at the last Legislative session.
Among the items OF appropriation for
the agricultural extension department.
was one for $4,000 for the employment
of an entomOlogist. At the time for
the passabe Of the bill those vitality
interested from ascientific standpoint
endeavored to make the governor IN
derstand the Importance attached 70
the work. II was urged that this in
vestigator might, by at once begin-
ing work. prevent spread of alfalfa
weavel into Idaho from Utah. It was
urged on the governor that the $4,000
expended now might and probabl
would result in saving the people of
the state the expenditure of perhaps
$4,000 in driving the weavel out, be-
sdeis the enormous loss almost GER
tain to occur from the spread of the
disease. Farmers in the alfalfa grow
ing regions of the state are now haV-
ing their attention called to the re-
suit of his excellencles as shortsight-
edness. 1t is stated that the weavel,
during the past two years, has brought
about a direct loss among alfalfa
growers of the state of over $500. 600
with a strong probability that before
this pest is conquered this loss may
be greatly increased.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25
AILsHIE cROoKs.

The faces OF Judge Aiishie's al
legged gallery OF crooks are occupy
ing 50 much space on the billboard'
and show windows that the public
viii soon begging to hear a protest
from Nm. Burns and his detec-
tive gcncy But the Judge is en-
titled to the boards at the present
because he claims 10 have exclusive
inside information on his bunch.
while Bill Burns IS only working
on clews that may lead 70 Mind
trail.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25
w alter H. Copp
Candidate for nomination Of
COUNTY TREASURER
Republican Ticket

In announcing my candidacy fOI
nomination on the Republican ticket
at the Primary TO be held September
5. 1916. l wish to state to the voters
and taxpayers of Lincoln County that
since holding the office of County
Treasurer that have endeavored to
conduct the office on an efficient and
economical basis. and the County rec
ords will show that ! have succeeded
in reducing the expense Of running
the office by several hundred dol
lars per year. and at all times have
kept the work up-to-date, and with
this record ask your support at the
Polls Respectfully,
WALTER III. CORP.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25

Mr.. q
Miss n
GWin r
days oil
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25

The treasury Of the American peo-
PIE may be nexaustablc. but certain
Is their patience is not. They bide
their time and then act Racine
,wis.) Journal-New
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25
SELLS FIFTY CARS FOR
TROOPS IN AFRICA

William Campbell. agent for the
Maxwell Motor company Of Detroit for
the whole of South Africa. was a visit
tor at the main offices ofthe com
pany last week and brought with him
the news that he Maxwell dealer in
johannesburg has Just filled an or
der for 80 touring ears. order being
placed by the government buyer. This
news was contained in cablegram
received By Mr. Campbell in New
York. just before he took a train for
Detroit
These so cars are now being de-
llvered from stock and will be used
for transport purposes in the war uu-
der General SHUTS in German East
Africa. This order was placed by the
government buyer after testing other
makes he satisfied himself OF thestrw-
dy character and low after-cost of
the Maxwell product
Fuel Blease Factor.
Another ofthe vital elemtnts that led
10 the selection OF the Maxwell for this
military service in the enviable rec
ord for low consumption of petrol
the car has made in the South African
country This Is a more important
item in South Africa than IL is even
in he United States Mr. Campbell
says that fuel in Johannesburg now
sells at rs cents "a gallon.
"The Maxwell is now considered one
ofthe first lines in South African. be-
cause it is adapted inevery way tothe
topography Of the country" said Mr. /
Campbell "Our business last year .
was phcnomeal and personally am
convinced that the future is "a very
hrisht forthe Maxwell
During the past year e Maxwell
stock car made the record long -di'-
lance run in Africa. The ground co,
cred was almost entirely new tothe
driver and although he encountered
climbs of 5000 feet over roads that
could scarcely be CALLED roads he
went through without mishap and
sith no mechanical trouble.
~rhe placing Of the government or
her for 80 ears does not surprise me
N the least IN view OF Maxwell per-
ormances in South Africa. II will De
remembered that the Maxwell gave a
plcudid account OF itself when il was
ised in the roundup OF General De
Net In thv rebellion OF two years ago.
inie. A similar result may be OBJ
aimed by cutting the alfalfa green
nd fcedins it as silo crop.
The treasury Of the American peo-
Re may be inexaustablc, but certain
y their patience is not They hide
heir time and then act Racine
Wis., Journal-News
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25

The reform school is filled with
boys and girls who should not as
sociate with these two boys. The
state has duty TO perform and
no longer shirk but this next leg
islature should take steps to rem
edy. conditions and environments
that have produced these two hui
man juvenile monsters.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25
A MODERN BALBOA. ALIAS
CAPTAIN DAVIS.


The only living rival for the
honors OF being the the greatest
discoverer that old Balboa has now
in Idaho is Captain +. G.. Davis
Of Boise, who is asking for the
Republican nomination for COVER
nor Captain Davis has been a
great explorer around the state
house for many moons but since
entering the present political race
/ his activities have been greatly
stimulated According to adver-
tiscment he has been running in the
/ Statesman he has discovered that
he is the only honest man asking
for the Republican nomination and
has discovered that on account Of
his extreme honesty he is the only
man who can beat Moses at the
polls in November. Captain Davis
IS charging that all other candidates
for gubernatorial honors IN the
IN the field are exceeding the
speed limit On expense account.
This, too. in face OF the fact that
III Capain Davis is paying regular
rates for his advertising he must
have already taxed the first terms
salary to the limit. regardless Of
speed limit
Aside from the things the inn
puriable captain has discovered, |
here is q suggestion of some OF |
the things he might discover ii
he were 10 examine the records |
OF the war department lie might |
discover that one Captain L. G..
Davis is ont OF the army on tenn
porary leave OF absence and that
for a trifling injury he is drawing
a good fat salary while on his
leave OF absence. lie might also
discover that in case he was nomi-
mated Moses could easily get him
off the stage by having one Wood
row Wilson, president OF the L. s.,
recall Captain Davis to active
duty and put him on full pay along
the Mexican border and the Rep
ubhcans would be short cand
late for governor
Captain Davis, the modern Bal
boa OF Idaho politics, should not
be too late in making these dis
-overies for September ; is close
At hand and Idaho Republicans
ire easily fooled Tie should re- +
member that they nominated Allen
.wo years ago After Allen was
from the race by serq
ng time in the state prison, still \
300 Republicans voted for him i
or state treasurer Now suppose =
he captain should be nominated
september S and about week be
ore election. after the tickets are
printed, what better snap would n
Noses wantithan 20 have the cap %
ain recalled into active service ii
While several thousand fool Rep e
Ibicans would vote for him for II
GOVERNOR and he be down hunting 4
higgcrs centipedes and greaserS j.
nd Just as far from their call a, :,
'as Allen for state treasurer. III
on are going TO make true Bal ri
ca of Yourself, you should an g,
ciptate these discoveries before it !,
! too late 10 prevent the voters {,
citing into box. ~
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25

When the Democratic convention at
st. Louis commended the splendid
diplomatic victories" of the presiden,.
did they have In mind the salute ne
did not get from Huerta, or the mind
your business letter received
from Caranza?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-08-25
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

l hereby announcement myself as
candidate for the nomination for
Representative from Lincoln county,
subject to the will Of the Republican
voters at the primary election Sept. ..
L. t. STRElTZ.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
Three Hundred and
Ten Officers Are
Killed in a Month

Correspondence OF tho Associated Press)
LONDON. Feb. so-offlcer casualty
lists for January show that the British
army lost $40 officers killed. si7 wounded
ana forty missing. Taking a number
from the missing and wounded totals
which have been since included In the
killed. the casualties since the beginning
OF the war aggregate 2s.Os7 Of which 7.i57
have been killed or died, 1415s wounded
and i.7T7 missing.
During January the losses were heavy
among the regiments operating IN the
Persian and Balkan theaters OF war. The
indian contingent lost fifty-six killed, iSs
wounded. six missing; Kents. nine killed,
twenty-five wounded: Australians. twelve
killed. seventeen wounded: Lancashires.
ten killed. TWENTY-FIVE wounded; Black
Watch. six killed. seventeen wounded:
field artillery, eleven killed. thirty-seven
wounded; engineers. twelve Killed, twen-
ty-seven wounded: Yorkshires. eleven
killed. twenty wounded; Canadians. nine
killed, twenty-three wounded. The Royal
Flying corps casualties totaIled forty-two
during the month. six officers having
been killed, fourteen wounded and twen-
ty-two missing.
Brigadier General F1tton and six lieu
tenant colonies were killed and BriRadier
General Harvey wounded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
Along French Front
Rat Tails Fetch
One Cent Each

Correspondents Of the Associated Press
PARIS, Feb. l2-Rattails are now
worth cent each on one part OF the
French battle front The general COM
handing In that section has issued the
following order of the day:
with the object of interesting the men
In the destruction OF rodents, n premium
Of confines shall be paid for each rat
destroyed. The premium shall be paid
every ten days on presentation OF the
tails OF the destroyed animals The rats,
bearing vermin susceptible Of spreading
disease. must not be handled. but imme-
diRtely buried, and the tails done up In
a paper impregnated with tar or petro-
leum."
The order resulted In a tremendous
slaughter of rats. but was not 6beyed In
all its details. 1t appears that the new
fashion OF trimming women's garments
with fur has created an outlet for rats
fur, and the rat-hunting soldiers skin
their victims before burying them. dis
infect and steriliEe the hides and sell
them to the buffers behind the front.
It is estimated that the rats have de-
stroyed millions OF francs worth of pro-
visions sent to the soldiers by their
friends and relatives at home.
Some surprise has been expressed that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
HarwOod Is Named
Exalted Ruler of
Omaha Elks' Lodge

Omaha lodge No. 30. Benevolent Pro-
tectiye Order Of Elks. held It's annual
election OF officers yesterday evening. at
which time tho following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Exalted ruler. f. Pratt HARDWOOD.
Esteemed leading knight, Thomas b.
Esteemed loyal knight. Charles r.
Secretary. Isaac w. Miner.
Treasurer Charles l.. Saunders.
Trustee. three years. Mops N. Finn
Tier John II. Killian.
= Grand lodge representative. Raymond
= Alternate Grand lodge representative.
After the election T. B. Dysart. Is.
teemed leading knight for the ensuing
year. addressed the members on the du-
ties Of the home iodse IN welcoming the
brotherhood Of the state during the con-
vention to be held here June i2-l3-li.
Dan Butler told the members OF the
meeting OF the grand lodge In Baiti-
more. r. w. Patrick closed with talk
on the attendance Of the officers OF the
ledge during the last year, during which
he pointed out that only one officer OF
he six necessary officers required to
npen a meeting missed one evening during
the year, thus making a record not TO
be surpassed BY any lodge in the state.
Refreshments were served. About 100
members were present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
Not Given a Chance
To Find Out if Mrs.
Rowe Plays Poker

CHICAGO. March 4.-The case Of Mrs.
Louise osborne Rowe, superintendent OF
the bureau OF public welfare, charged
by her subordinate. Mrs. Page Waller
Eaton. with compelling the latter TO turn
over a-third OF her salary as head Of tho
social survey department was given to
the civil service commission tonight.
The commission cannot inflict any PEN
atty. Mrs. Rowe's position ls not under
civil service and the commission can only
recommend action TO the mayor who has
the power to dismiss Mrs. Rowe. The
case came before the commission because
Mrs. Eaton's position was covered by the
civil law and Mrs. Eaton complained
that this law was being violated.
Whether a grand jury shall take action
Will be decided by states Attorney
Hoyne.
An attempt by attorneys for Mrs.
Eaton at the hearing TO learn whether
Mra.. Rowe plays poker in order to show
just what she meant when she told re-
porters. "rn stand pat" was frustrated
by the organization OF attorneys for Mrs
Rowe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
Six of the Atlantic
Fleet Not Upon Duty

WASHINGTON, March t.-only fifteen
Of the twenty-one battleships OF the At
lantic fleet are on active duty In West
Indian waters. three OF the other six
being so crippled for lack Of officers and
men that they cannot operate with the
fleet and the other three either await
ing or undergoing extensive repairs. The
fifteen active ships are short from eight
to seventeen officers each Of the number
assigned TO them by the Navy depart
ment. and 1000 coal passers. electricians.
summers mates and other trained en-
listed men. although they have aboard
about 100 more men than the total per
sonnet allowed by regulations. This was
the situation Of the fleet as pictured to-
day by Admiral Fletcher. eommsnder-in-
chief. before the house naval committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS
PLAY TO PACKED HOUSE

The Glee club OF the Central High
school last night played before a packed
house. The "Masket Marvel octet"
from the Boys Glee club brought down
the house on its first appearance on the
stage
The purpose OF this concert was 70
raise money TO send the Girls ard Boys
Giee clubs, the choral union. and the
orchestra 10 tie National Music Teachers
convention held at Lincoln on the 10Th
Of this month.
The following program was given:
Selection-rhe Girl Who sniles......
Orchestra
send out Thy Light" .........l Gounod
Choral I'm on
Cello Solo--G 1voik. ........ =. David popper
Edwin Clark.
The Evening Wind" ........,. Saint -Saena
49,, Ruth Gordon and choral Union.
Sh'Ai the lawns -....,..... s..,,.... Parks
Boys Glee Club.
Miss Coffey and choral Uni'n.
Nightingale and Rose" .I.ehnort
IN the Boat ~ 49, Gre -
Girls Glee Club.
Murmrring Zephers". .............. Jensen
Mary Jackson. Charlotte Skidmore
end Girls Glfe Club.
WILL o. the Misp.........t..........
Girls, Gice club.
From the Land OF the sky Dlue
Charlotte skidnore. 1890
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
Iowa Editors Guests
Of Commercial Club

Members Of the Western iowa Editorial
association left the lowe side OF the Mis-
souri, last evening and were entertained
81 the Commercial club ~ musical
program. motion pictures. speaking, and
dancing by pupils Of Chambers academy,
- well as oalatea, the Ak-sar- Ben
SANGER.
All this followed banquet at the club.
2. v. Parish accompanied the motion
pictures. showing views II Omaha and
vicinity. with an exposition OF the home
life and business activities OF the com
munity.
To Randall X. Browns request for a
few remarks. r. w. Hantoa OF urlswold,
Ia president OF the association. re-
Hponded. as aid Victor Rosewatsr. This
morning the editors were taken 20 in
specs the water works at = .orence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
Cross Of Legion
Of Honor for Miss
Marcelle Semmer

Correspondence OF the Assooiated Press.)
PARIS, Feb. A.-About fifty women
altogether have been decorated with the
war cross. including Madame Carrel. wife
OF Dr. Alexis Carrei OF the Rockefeller
institute. The honor waa conferred upon
Madame Muenier. nicknamed Madame
Daredevil after her death. She, like
the four Vatel sisters OF vertus IN the
Marine. earned the honor OF feeding the
French and English soldiers at the risk
OF her life.
These were all absent from the Troca-
dero war cross fete, but many others
were there. including Mademoiselle Mar
celle Semmer, a girl OF 90 whoN rendered
great service when the Germans came
down the valley OF the somme. Through
her daring scouting the French located
German battery and destroyed II. She
proyisioned an advance post beyond the
first line OF trenches over open ground
exposed TO the enemy's fire. She was
wounded there September 80, 1914 she
kept alive l25 old men. women and chill .
dren OF the neighborhood OF Eclusieu who
had taken refuge In cellars. She fur
nished civilian costumes to French sol
diera surrounded by the Germans and en-
abled them TO escape. In the absence OF
the lock-keeper. she opened thh flood
gates OF the canal and considerably re-
tarded the advance Of the invading forces
Three times the Germans caught her al
most In the act OF hostility. but she
slipped through their hands. Finally she
was ordered to be shot.
''All right she said. looking the Ger
man officer straight In the eyes without
flinehing, Il have only one thing 10 AJAX,
and that is that l be shot with French
rifles. not German"
The French artillery interrupted the
execution. and General Baret few days
later decorated Mademolselle Semmer
with the cross OF the Legion OF Honor
before the troops
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
LABOR REPRESENTATIVES
TO DISCUSS THE NEW LAW

II was decided at a meeting OF the
Central Labor union held last evening
that the discussion Of the workmen's
compensation law be confined to mem
bers OF organized labor exclusively. and
the third Friday evening OF each month
set aside for this discussion. for an in
definite period.
Assistant oity Attorney t. ]. Mcclure
addressed the union IN regard 20 the
practice OF some merchants Of selling
coal in baskets. 20 consumers OF small
quantities He informed that many OF
these baskets purported to hold bushel,
but In reality held much less. He warned
against the purchase OF the product in
this manner.
]. p. Palmer talked OF the municipal
court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05

oeption OF a month or six weeks dur
ing the summon which put In on my
ranch at Rock Lake. Manitoba"
II see You keep your hand in at the
telegraph" remarked.
'Oh, yes. I find It quite convenience
at times Then. OF course. there Is a
little romance in II. too. ] am not as
rapid as used 10 be and I haven't
time for much telesraphing, but It keeps
me mindful OF the days when ] pounded
the keys for n living and reminds mo
that 1 was happy then and that money
isn't all there is in life"
The savers Elevator company is one
of omaha's largest grain concerns 1t
Ia headed by Johnnie Cavers. once tele-
graph operator; now Mr.. j. A. Covers,
prominent grain merchant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-05
STR0MSBURG GIRLS MIND
SHATTERED WITH ROMANCE

DENVER. Colo. March 4-(speeial
Telegram-)-I.ured from her home in
stromsburg Neb.. two weeks ago ON a
promise Of marriage by Clyde Pearson. a
married man. Audrey Holtquist, 49, be-
came insane when her romance collapsed.
end Is now IN charge OF county authori-
ties az Brighton. cnio.. who have asked
the girfs parents 10 take charge Of her.
Pearson Il ailesed 20 have placed an
advertisement for wife ia an Omaha
Newspaper a mouth ago. while he was
serving sentence a., Brighton for carry
ing concealed weapons.
The giri answered the ad. ana says
that after photographs were exchanged.
he wrote her he would marry her When
she arrived IN Bright che learned