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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25

the hands of the secretary OF agrlcul-
ture who IL authorized "to make rules
and regulations for carrying out the
provisions OF this act" The act
specifies that mo money apportloned
under this act to any state shall be
expended therein until its legislature
shall have assented to the provisions
OF this act" The secretary cannot
pay out any money on any road pro-
iect until the plans. specifications and
estimates for such project have been
submitted to him and approved by
him; nor until he has received salts
factory assurance that the state has
provided In money, labor aud material
nm amount equal to the amount to be
received from the United States for
expenditure on such project: nor UNI
I'll satisfactory agreement shall have
been made on the part of the state
that the rural post road built under
the terms of the act "will be properly
maintained by the state, or any sub
division thereof" The secretary of
Agriculture cannot make any pay
ment for road construction under the
act "in xcess OF $4,000 per mile. ex-
elusive OF the cost OF bridges OF more
than twenty feet clear spar
These are In general terms the
principal features OF the Bankhead
good roads bill. His management of
II In the senate was altogether admir-
able. He insisted upon the fullest
discussion of its terms. preserved his
patience under severe proyocation at
times, sought to have every constitu-
tional or legal objection removed and
after a hard but inspiriting contest
carried Il through practically in It's
original form. No measure poviding
federal aid for public purposes has
passed the senate In which greater
care has been taken of the interests
OF the government. OF course the
constitutional lawyers" were on
guard throughout the debate and the
guardians of the rights of the states
also; and there was. besides. a most
Instructive discussion OF the good
roads question In all it's economical,
business and social aspects. As. for
example. when Senator Owen showed
by carefully prepared statistics that
the commercial value of good roads
would mean a saving Of a thousand
dollars annually" to the peo-
pie OF the country: that improved
roads mean improved schools and
churches" that good roads In the
rural districts would prevent the drift
rom the country 20 town. would OBJ
viate the congestion of traffic. would
promote the public health. would mako
4 possible. by "reclaiming waste places
With proper cultivation" for the
sarmers with easier and passable
roads to market to easily produce
over twenty billions OF wealth per
annum--a sun nearly equal to the
otal accumulation OF a century in the
anking u In all our 5000
banks"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25
CROP DISASTER Is
REPORTED IN RUSSIA

Crop disaster in Russia is reported
from Stockholm. II is said all the
winter crops of the northern and mid
lie governments of Russia have been
destroyed by the severe frost. In the
iolga district and in Kazan and Sa-
''aria in southern Russia, where the
crops were we'll advanced, they are
said to be frozen.
The government. according to ad-
vices to the Overseas New Agency. Is
celebrating whether 10 have the
ground Immediately plowed up and
replanted. There is lack of coffee in
Russia as supplies to the value OF
100000 rubles are being detained in
Sweden. II Is reported the Finland
senate has prohibited the expectation
Of milk into Russia.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25

rainfall when the wheat is in the
dough produces an excess of starch.
This makes the wheat soft and renders
it unfit to produce the best flour. The
idea is to discourage the practice of
irrigating wheat after the kernel is
really made. The late irrigation
makes the wheat more plump and of
heavier weight, but it also makes it
so as to be Iess desirable to
the miller.-Field and Farm.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25

the present time. In support of this
statement, ! enclose a copy Of a letter
from the Dominion immigration agent
ar Vancouver, dated March 81, 1916.
Gtating that the order in council, pro-
hibiting the entry into British Column
bia Of artisans, laborers, skilled and
unskilled, has been renewed for a
period of six months. This order in
council was passed at the demand
Of organized labor because of the
grea. humber Of unemployed in all
branches of industry in this province.
There is no demand for mechanics
or laborers in this part of Canada, and
| have to recommend that this fact be
made known through the press in the
United States, as a means of warning
American citizens against coming to
British Columbia with the expectation
Of securing employment of any kind.
Any considerable influx of mechanics
or laborers into British Columbia at
this time would result in many being
stranded in a foreign country, in
MnltH llHldllCt lltg NOulu Dt uIBtu
to join the military ranks for overseas
service, as a means of securing en-
ployment. In the endeavor to secure
recruits among Americans, they are
told by the military officers that they
will not sacrifice their citizenship by
enlisting for service in the British
army"
The order Ia council TO which the
consul-general refers in his despatch
is as follows:
Vancouver, B. c.,
March II, 1916.
"R. e. Mansfield, Esq,
United States Consul-General
"City.
Dear Sir:
Il beg to advise you that Privy
Council Order No. 2295 dated Both
September, 1915, prohibiting the entry
into British Columbia of artisans, la
borers, skilled and unskilled, has been
renewed for a further period of six
months, by Privy Council Order No.
4SS, dated Bird March, 1916.
Immediate copies of this Order in
Council come to hand, a supply of
same will forwarded TO you.
"Yours truly,
(Signed) "a. l.. JOLLIFE,
Dominion immigration Agent"
A reference to the despatch of the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. shows that
this order in council was passed at
the demand of organized labor "be-
cause of the great number of unem-
ployed in all branches of industry in
this province" 1t will, therefore, be
seen hat there exists no necessity
for the migration of American work.
ingmen to Canada. The labor organi-
cations of that country, fully informed
as to conditions there, earnestly pro-
test against the coming of any work.
men to the Dominion for fear of swell
ling the ranks of the unemployed.
You are requested to give the widest
publicity to the facts herein stated,
in order to correct the false impress
sion that men are needed in the var
ious II of industry in the Do
minion OF Canada.
At the present time there exists no
necessity for an American to leave
his own country for the purpose of
obtaining employment elsewhere, for
all that will be necessary for him to
do will be to obtain one of the blank
forms of the Division of Information
at the nearest post office, thereon
make application for such position as
he is fitted for, and return the same
to zone headquarters.
Clippings from newspapers publish
ing these facts at your request will be
appreciated.
(Signed) T. V. POWDERLY,
Chief of Division.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25
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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25
SUMNER SHOES FOR MEN AND
BOYS.

We just received a shipment of
tennis shoes, canvas shoes and VEN
tilated oxfords for men and boys.
FALL CREEK NERO. CO.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25

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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-05-25

Screen doors and windows that are
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Will fit screens by lex day. Western
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Charles E. Hughes, on Government

CharIes E. Hughes, on Government a whose is
 
  adjust tariff Hughes. thousand great sagaciy character
  Charles herere by New Yorkto ina and disposition to nure
  shield and protect just interest financial
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
Governor Hughes, Greatest Friend of Labor

GoVernOr Hughes, Greatest Friend or Labor THE LEGISLATIVE NEWS, YORK, OCTOBER TO- 1s1o
 FOLLOWING to
  edge friend labor that occupied the chair at Albany During enacted in this other State He also urged the
  of the Legislature  of
  and nnem
 progressive legislation in
  of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-04
CONGRESS THE TARIFF-MAKER

Regardless of the fact that the bill, i'm posing increased direct the people, provides for tariff commission ostensibly nonparsan unless the Con- stitton of the United States is changed Congress will
 always have the last word say in tariff making and it's decision will be controlled by the majority of the Amer ican people.
 When there is Democratic Congress and Adrninis- traton there will be free trade tariff act such the Underwood constructed the theory tecton of American interests is unconstitutional cheaply produced goods of foreign manufacture will get the advantage of the American markets exclusion of American products.
 When there is Republican Congress and Adnnistra- ton American interests American wageearnsrs Amer ican manufacturers protected At tue approachine election American voters will decide wheth Congress Congress and Administration oFxotectng Amer ican interests shall be chosen Can any American doubt where his duty lies?
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
.RFN al AIPr

Dustin Farnum as Ben Blair, the strong-hearted plainsman in the Pallas picture, Ben Blair" coming to the Airdome tonight, is given a role that wins the respect and sympathies of all
 those who enjoy a stirring western , story well told. In this production Dustin Farnum has an exceptionally
 suitable part to display his robust tal-
 ents. The screen adaptation is from the well known book Ben Blair," writ ten by the late Will Lillibridge. Win fired Kingston plays the principal feminine role. It is the part of Flor ence Winthrop who after a girlhood in the west, deserts it for the gaieties of society in the east
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
WITH THE coNGREoATloNALIsTs

GILLILAND. your best choice for Constable. bd
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10

manner, a club house for our young people of Chandler.
 Be it further Resolved, That We, collectively and individually, proceed to interest and explain to all we may think liable to help us in any manner, either influentially or financially.
 Be it further Resolved, That We do give publicity from time to time as we may deem necessary. plays. enter tainments, socials, sales or anything we deem profitable for raising funds, so long as it is in keeping with our obligations as w. c. T. U. workers. Be it further Resolved, That all moneys as they are collected for this purpose from whatsoever source. shall he placed in the Bank of Chandler by the club house committee. to be known as the W. c. T. '. Club House fund. to draw interest until such 2 time as We decide to build furnish or 1 equip all parts of our club house. ! Be 1t further Resolved. That these resolutions be written in full In our minute book and kept for future ref erence.
 1 Respectfully submitted
 MRS. T. ]. CROWL
 MRS Y. T. EDWARDS Club House Committee.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10

24 hours ending yesterday morning at s o'clock the gauge maintained by J. H. Cummings and as official as they make them. for Cummings is q regu- lar observer for the state weather bu- reau. registered 3.34 inches Ii was the heaviest rainstorm. while it lasted. that has struck Tempe in years. but fortunately little damage was done locally. Intermittent showers contin- ued through the day yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
Chandler News Notes
AMUSEMENT HALL RESOLUTIONS

The meeting of the W. c. T. U. on Thursday afternoon was an important one on account of several items of business presented to the session One item .n particular was the reading of set of resolutions concerning the proposed amusement hall for Chandler young people The following resolu- tions were accepted and ordered placed on the records of the w. C. T. L.
 Resolved. That We. the w. C. T. |. of Chandler. Arizona. do proceed. 10 the best of our ability. with the help of our Heavenly Father. to build, equip. and maintain in an orderly
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
DEATH OF MOTHER

On Thursday evening death came suddenly to Mrs. R. C. Russell of
 Hayden. the cause being Brights
 disease She was 56 years of age
 and was a former resident of Chand- Ter. Mrs. D. w. Coffman was a daughter Of the diseased The body
 was brought tc Mesa on Friday ana inferred in the Mesa cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
pHoeNIx BOASTS roo SOON

For all that Phoenix thinks that their city had the biggest storm with the greatest rainfall in the state, Chandler lays claim to this distinction. According to the United States gov ernment gauge. 295 inches is the rec ord that Chandler has to mark the storm of Friday. Rain fell in tor rents, the streets were turned into lakes and Chandler residents realized that they were witnessing the worst storm that has ever come to Chand- Ter. While Chandler is strongly pro- hibtion it certainly was wet on Fri day
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
EN ROUTE TO u. OF A.
MEETING POSTPONED

Rain fell a good share of yesterday forenoon and the meetrng of the teach CTS of the high and grammar schools that was scheduled for 9:30 was post : poned until tomorrow Details for the opening of the schools are complete however, and the regular assemblies of all of the schools will be held as usual tomorrow morning at o'clock
 METHODIST CHURCH
 Methodist Episcopal church, Wilbur Fisk, pastor Sunday school will be held at 10 o'clock today I1 O. Whit comb, superintendent. The increased attendance last Sabbath over the pre- vious Sabbath was very gratifying and 1 the workers are expecting to see still greater gains as the season advances. The preaching service will be held in the morning at Il o'clock. Subject, "Methodism and the Weak Charges" The evening service will be held at 1 30 and the subject to be considered 1 is "The Second Coming of Christ"
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY

The primary election will be held on Tuesday. September F. at the school house. the polls opening at 6 o'clock in the morning and closing at 6 in the evening. Judges: Oris Hol- dren and E. j. Rock; inspector; F.. w. Monroe clerks A. Lul1in. Mrs. F. A Meyer.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
Tempe News Notes
BAND TODAY GIVES
 \ WELCOME CONCERT

Politics played a share in the usual routine. of the Merchants band last week and with rain still threatening last evening no program was given out, but if the weather clears up the musi- clans will be out in full force this evening at o'clock for a welcome to the returning ones. A special program
 was under preparation for today. and
 in view of the fact that practically all of the school people and other vaea :
 tionists are again at home. the original
 plans will be carried out if possible. Two special concerts were given last week at democratic rallies and in ad- dition to attracting q couple of good sized audiences the treasury fund was replenished somewhat.
 l If the weather permits the band will ! be out in full force and the usual con- 1 cert will be given on the plaza this , evening.
 CnME MORE RAIN HERE
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
FINGERS CUT DEE

Manual Salazar, employed in the kit chen at the Normal dining hall, suf- fered the loss of four fingers of his left hand yesterday afternoon when he got them too close to a meat grinder that he was operating. Dr. B. B. Moeur was called and the injured members were dressed
 EN ROUTE TO U. OF A.
 William Bloys 1914 graduate of the Normal and for the last two terms employed as a teacher In the northern part of the state, came down day be- fore yesterday from St. Johns He re- l gently took the examination for the University of Arizona scholarship and was successful in landing the honor. He is here for a weeks visit with rel | atives and will then continue on to Tucson for the opening of the Uni- | versity on the 18th.
 HOT TAMALE,S at Elias restau- rant; east Tempe on Mesa road; Sun day evenings. II
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
RAcK EpnM KANSAS

Misses Madge Rowen, Amy Hansen and Iva Rogers have returned to Chandler this week after spending the summer in Kansas. They Will teach in the local schools this year
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
A HAppv DRlIccIsT

Dr K. NJ. Gilbert reports a fine boy baby weighing Sl2 pounds, born on Saturday morning, September 9, 10 Mir and Mrs. H. C. Gardner
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10
BAPTIST CHURCH

O. F. RUSSELL, Candidate Consta ble. Tempe. Adv
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10

]. C. GOODWIN of Tempe. demo- cratic candidate for Representative Adv. bd
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10

Minister Clifford Mott Hand, of the Congregational church, announces that the regular services of the church will be resumed today after the interruption of the vacation season. A most cordial welcome is extended to all newcomers
 especially students Sunday school is at 10 o'clock. Morning worship at IT., with the topic, "The Mind of the Mas ter" Christian Endeavor at ' D. m
 Vesper service at 7;45. The brief ad- dress at the evening meeting will be on the subject, What Might Have Been" TRANSFER and baggage. Bucks Livery, Tempe-Adv lob
Arizona republican., 1916-09-10

Services at the Baptist church today: Bible school at 9:45. Morning worship at II o'clock. The pastors subject for the morning will be, "Pleading for the Best" and in the evening he will use for a subject, Coming Home" The B. Y. P. r. will meet at 7:15 D. m. A cor dial invitation is extended to all new corners. and especially students. Nelly Aldine Coxsey, pasto-.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
WILL INSTALL PASTOR
Of CHURCH MAY II

HopeweH Va. May - The
Preshyterians Of Hopeweil are justly
proud Of the strides they have
nude here within the past year En-
tarne the field less than year ago
They have built up splendid con-
Eregation. and the most unusual fes-
'ure Of il IS that a committee who
vent to East Hanover Presbytery,
which met last week in overlook
church. Barton HeighSs, Richmond,
told the Presbytery that Hopewell
not only wanted a regular pastor hut
that HopeVeil was financially strong
enough 10 support the minister com.
fnrtably without any assistance from
the FreshYterN. Rev. q. a. Wilson,
Who has been the supply. was un-
animousIy called, an the Presbytery
promptly acted upon IT, and he will
lie the regular pastor in the future.
on SUNDAY, May l4th Rev J A. Nc
clurs viii preside and preach the
installation sermon. Rev Wesley
Baker wifi charge the minister. and
Rev q a. Wilson .. D, father OF
the pastor elect, viii deliver the
charge 10 the congregation.
MT T.. Robertson. who attended
the I'resbyters SAWS. that the report
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
At Very Low Prices.

ed IN Richmond for Ave days the
celebrated City Planning Exhibit of
The American City Bureau of New
York This remarkable exhibit gave
ocular proof TO the thousands OF our
citixens who saw It that convenient
useful, economical and beautiful
cities are the results Of plans of COM
petent planners. and that in no in
stance do they merely happen. An
other fact we should not ignore is
that literally hundreds OF American
cities are today spending untold MIL
lions OF dollars to rectify the igno-
rant mistakes OF previous city govern
ments. We are this very day MAX
ing and considering large public i'm
proVements In Richmond, each as an
absolutely isolated problem, without
the slightest study OF their relation 10
each other or to the whole We are
hutting our heads off, and talking
ourselves hoarse on each of them. and
am convinced that no disinterested
and competent engineer can isolate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

any OF them and say with confidence
that 1t will not hereafter be ccnsid-
cred a mistake. recently read n
pubiished article from the pen of an
eminent American engineer. II was
unpleasant for me TO find Richmond
lls.ed among the horrible examples Of
unscientinc street arrangement. There
mas never been time when the prtn-
ciples of city planning were 40 m,eh
needed here. II we duplicate in tho
new territory the blunders that our
preoecessors made in tho old. Cod
may forgive us. but the coming rem.
erations will not for these blunders
Viii. sooner or later. have to be rem
edied at their expense. asain com.
mend TO your favorable consideration
the advisability OF the adoption Of .
| com pieteiy prepared plan for the con-
trol or the growth and DEVELOPMENT
OF Richmond
Respectfully submitted.
GEORGE AINSLIT.
Mayor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

enthusiast William Jennings BRYAN ?
Howere, much we may differ with
him on has rccent policies is IT not
true thar under his leadership the
great Democratic party refused to be
tempted BY the capitalIstic nesh-pots
and remained true u the interes,s Of
the American people through all tho
yeurs oi defeat And whom the hour
struck Democracy came before the
court u public opinion with clean
hands aed Won
Thomas Mott Osborne may not be a
practical man. In fact, # takes an
enthusiast to leave the enjoyment Of
mis- considerable means to spend his
Time in an effort to help hs fallen
brethren.
We don't believe ne has made
sa8e sing d joke. our efforts to up
lift those who are deep IN the mire Of
crime at times fa4 bot we believe
that they succeed many times more
often than they fall Mr., Osborne may
have made mistakes We do not re-
faH mat ne has made claim to in
falilunty Eu, We believe the net re-
sits Of his srrorts Viii De found on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

ertul motor pumping engine.
The aged recommendations for a
modern central ONCE equipment for
the Fire Alarm Department, and for
fire pump on the city tug boat pay
their annual visit | again commend
them to your consideration with the
hope that we shall not have to make
the effort OF substituting sorrow for
safety.
During the year the department re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

Writ Of error and supersedeas wera
denied by the State Supreme Court
q Appeals yesterday on the petition
Of Severn Curtis, who appealed from
the verdict OF the Circuit Court OF
Northampton County March IA last
finding htm suilty OF larceny of brass
Journals belonging to the y. Y. =. and
y Railroad