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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
DECIDE LONGEST DRAWN OUT SUIT
 IN NENCLISHLAW
Three Persons Interested Never Lived to Learn
 the Outcome.

London, Dec. 29.-The longest ana one of the most unique lawsuits ever heard in the English courts has just been decided. It involved the owner ship of $2,500,000 in gold which the Amalgamated Properties of Rhode sia, Ltd, owners of a million acres ir Rhodesia claimed that the Globe and Phoenix Gold Mining company, which owns the richest gold mine in the world, had taken from the Rhodesia property. AS if to be con. sistent the court occupied two hours in delivering judgment.
 The case lasted IA days and cost $750,000. One witness was on the stand 16 days, and another who was on the stand almost as long, died Two other men who were interested in the case died before it was Con cluded.
 More than 50,0O0 questions were put to witnesses and answered. In the final summing up counsel for the defendants spoke for 45 days. Chief counsel for the defense received a fee of $5.00O and his "refresher" or daily charge was $500.
 The documents in the case were so voluminous that two large rooms were crowded with maps, assays and reports. The proceedings were en- livened by stirring scenes between op- posing counsel and apologies were ordered by the court.
 In deciding the case, Justice Eve dismissed the action on the ground that the Amalgamated Properties had failed to prove that the gold. was ex- tracted from its mine which adjoin- ed that of the Globe and Phoenix.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
Fuel Gone, Norwegian
 Ship Brought to Port

New London, Dec. 29-Tugs Albert and Beckwith of the T. A. Scott Com pany's fleet, towed the Norwegian steamer Thorjerd into the harbor this morning. The steamer, which is 8 new craft and was bound from St Lawrence river to New ~ork, ran GU. of fuel and in an endeavor to supply heat and steam practically all of the rwoodwork on the craft was ripped out and burned On Nantucket the steamer displayed distress signals and tugs were sent from here to bring her h.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
MAY INDJCT FOOD SPECULATORS

New York, Dec. 29-Whether in- dictments are to be sought against food and fuel spectators probably will be, determined at a meeting of 3 United States district attorneys from Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, held here to- day. It is planned to compare the re- suit of their several investigations into the rise in prices of food and fuel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
CarranZa'S Answer
 Before Commission

Washington, Dec. 29-General Car ranza's latest communication asking modification of the protocol covering withdrawal of American troops from Mexico, was examined closely today by Secretary Lane, chairman of the American members of the joint com mission, who has summoned his col leagues to confer with him here.
 They will decide what answer to give the Mexican representatives when another session of the commission is held early next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS.

The Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brew ster, D. D.. Bishop of Connecticut, will visit Saint Johns Episcopal church, Park and Fairfield avenues the morning of Feb. 25 to administer the rite of confirmation. The new class will be formed Sunday afternoon, Dec. 31, at 3 o'clock, and will meet regu- 1arly in the. church Sunday afternoons at that hour up to the time of con- firmation. The instructions will be given by the rector, the Rev. Stephen F. Sherman, Jr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
DANISH SOCIALISTS
 ENDORSE PEACE MOVES

London, Dec. 29-A Reuter- des- patch from Copenhagen says that the Danish Social Democrats have cabled President Wilson expressing their sympathy with his action in address ing the belligerent powers. The mes sage also expresses the sincere wish that the Presidents efforts to end the war and establish lasting peace may succeed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
FOOD PROBERS THROUGH.

Chicago. Dec. 29-The federal grand jury which has heard a large amount of evidence in connection with the high cost of living, is to discontinue its sessions today and will be dis charged. No indictments will be re- turned, according to U. s. District Alt torney Charles F. K1yne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
Americans in Japan Contribute Generously to
 Belgian Relief Fund

Tokio. Dec. 29.-The American residents of Tokio and Yokohama started an American Belgian Relief Fund on Thanksgiving Day. Within 48 hours the total contributions reached about 5000 yen or $1,5oO. One of the contributions, which was for $500, was anonymous
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
PARA POLICE REVOLT.

Rio Janeiro, Dec. 29-Despatches from Belem, capital of the state of Para, say three battalions of police revolted and attacked the palace of the governor, Eneas Martinez, who took refuge in the quarters of the fed eral regiment. The despatch of forces to the aid of the governor was ordered by the military commandant Latest reports were that Governor Martinez had been re-established in his palace and order. restored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
NEW RECORD FOR CANAL

Washington, Dec. 29-The record time for passing a ship through the Panama Canal has been lowered to six hours and twenty minutes. On Dec. IT, the Pacific Steam Navigation Liner Acajutla passed through in that time which was five minutes better than ne previous record.\
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
TWO STEAMERS LOST.

London, Dec. 29-The British steamship Copsewood, 509 tons gross, has been sunk. The Norwegian steam ship Ida,z 1900 tons, is reported to have been sunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29

One hundred and seventeen non- commissioned officers of the regular army regular privates and former officers of the Philippine Scouts re- ceived provisional commissions as second lieutenants in the army.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
NINETY TWO LABOR LAWS
ENACTED DURING THE YEAR
Congress and State Legislatures Have Multiplied
Labor Statutes Two Important Measures
are Child Labor and 0-Hour Day.

New York. Sept S.--Ninety-two la
bOr laws have been passed by con-
gress and state legislatures during
the past legislative year, according
to survey which was made public
tonight by the American Association
for Labor Legislation on the eve OF
Labor day. The moat significant
items In this legislation" says the
secretary, DR.. John B. Andrews, s'are
two national laws, one prohibiting
the shipment In interstate or foreign
commerce OF certain products In the
preparation of which the labor OF
children has been employed, and the
other providing q model scale Of
workmen's compensation for peruon-
nj injuries among federal employees,
Of which there are now more than
4B0, 900. Then, too, the elRht.hnur
day law just enacted 10 prevent the
railroad strike.
Several hundred labor bills were
introduced into congress this year"
DIR. Andrews adds. while eleven
state legislatures IN spite OF the re-
action ground out their full share
OF the annual gEist."
The associations summary OF the
more important items Of labor legia-
lation IN various states follows:
Three states. Maryland, Maasa-
chuBetts and South Carolina concern
ed themselves with the legal FeRuIa-
ton of collective bargaining. In
Maryland q state board II authorized
TO prescribe rules or procedure for
arbitration OF industrial disputes, In
rluding power to conduct inv@ntign-
tions and hold hearings, 20 mnmmon
witnesses and enforce their attend
anee. TO require the production az
books, documents and papers. ana
administer oatha. exercising these
powers 10 the same extent that such
powers are possessed by the civil
courts of the state. South Carolina
created Q board OF three members
10 investigate and TO promote agree
ments IN strikes and i0ck0uts 81 The
rate OF $40 per day each Maaeachu-
aettH amended her law regulating the
procuring OF atrikebFeakere.
During the year seven Of the II
states holding legislative sessions
passed new OF strengthened old lava
affecting child labor. Shorter hours.
. higher minimum age. prohibition
OF night work and exclusion from
hazardous emplayments are the main
tendencies South Carolina raises the
minimum work age from I2 to ~,
while Massachusetts and New Jersey
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN NEXT MONDAY

fhe Montpelier public schools will
open next Monday morning. Consid-
cradle work has been done on the
buildings during the summer ana
they are In q clean and sanitary CON
diti0n. Superintendent Stevenson saws
that he believes an efficient CORPS of
teachers has been secured, who will
give the pupils the best there ID in
education, and everything points 10 4
successful year. Following Is the as
signment OF teachers:
Junior and Senior High School
Mrs. Georgia Crouch, Edith l. Brice,
J. M. Young, othelIo Peterson, b.
x. Farnsworth, Jno. w. Jones, Leta
Sackett. G. r. Richards and Hazel
Mcknight.
Lincoln Building-Mrs. Sadie Fos-
ter, Annie Lauridsen, Lillian Holmes.
Anne Callaghan, Lottie M. InEison
and lone Bird.
Washington Building-Ella VIII
son, Mabel Ridd, Mrs. Minnie Per
kins. Maud Heggie and Mary Cal
lagher.
The schools have been organised
under what ig known as the six and
six plan. This gives to the Kradea
from first to sixth, inclusive, and 10
the junior and senior high school
from the seventh to the twelfth, In
elusive. This plan has been used In
many OF the schools thruout the
state with an increased efficiency.
The state board OF education has
urged the adoption OF this plan wher-
ever II ID possible.
All pupils should present them
selves to their respective buildings
next Monday morning at O'Clock.
All grades from one to six, inclusive,
Will meet In the Washington and
Lincoln buildings for registration.
Trades from the seventh up VIII as
semble at the High School.
II Is important that children enter
school at the beginning of the year,
and receive assignment and make
preparation for the years work.
There are some OF the promotion
cards still At the superintendent's Of
hce. Those who have not yet re.
ceived their cards should call al the
Office Saturday and get them,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
PROHIBITIONIsTS INDORsE
GOVERNOR ALEXANDER

Governor Alexander Tuesday re-
ceived the indorsement OF the prohi-
billion party OF Idaho for governor.
the states chief executive having
been named as ~ nominee By that
party In convention assembled. IN
stead of naming a straight 0ut-and-
ont state ticket. the prohibltioniass
determined TO 20 into the two old
parties and select the men they pro-
pose to vote for. A declaration Of
principles was also adopted, the ma
tional platform waB indorsed and
pianks nailed down In the state plat
form dealing with the more import
ant issues.
OF the republican state candidates
seeking nomination. Secretary Of
State George y. Barker, State Treas.
urer John W. Eagleson and State
Mine Inspector Bell were alao In
doFsed. Other democrats who were
on the state ticket are Clarence van
Deusen for state auditor and r. Al.
Walters for attorney general. James
A. Ingers0Ii Of PocatelIO, progressive
national committeeman, was nomin.
ated for lieutenant governor and A.
z. GiDson Of Caldwell for congress.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08

make special provision for pupils who
study part-time In vocational schools
and may then work part time.
"tmpolfod by recent accidents New
Jersey has Joined the list oe almtom
requiring passenger elevators 60 have
interlocktng devices automatically
preventing movement Of elevator car
until shaft door 10 closed and secure
~ fastened.
Following the Limitation og work
ing hours on public work to eight q
day In the majority Of stMtem, Mas.
saehusetta this year provides for her
public employees the further llmllR-
tion OF tho forty-eiRhi hour week, II
private employment several states
place additional safeguards around
the employment OF women aud child
ron during tho Christmas shopping
season, and Massachusetts IA 10 In
yeatiEate the possibilities Of enc day
of rest IL seven for employees in ho-
tells and restaurants.
Legislation authorizing public
employment bureaus IN Maryland,
the regulation OF private agencies in
Virginia, and the creation of a bu-
reau Of farm settlement for lmmi-
hi@htA ~ NtW NUFAt ~ supplemented
BY the California legislatures TN
dOraement OF the United statea de-
pnrtment OF labor recommendation
that the public land tenure be so
regulated "A 70 insure 20 the wattieF
the entire product Of his labor"
South Carolina and virginia flx "A
up their employers liability laws
while Kentucky enacted th9 most
progressive woFkmen's compensation
law IN any southern state. Louisiana,
Maryland, Massachusetts,, New Jer.
sey and New York strengthened their
compensation laws without, however.
equalllnE the ngw national law for
injured federal employees witch IL
termed The most BelantIfio and M 81
liberal wOrkmeB'a compensation iaw
IN the world Maryland enacted 4
mothers pension law, and Maaaaeha-
setts created commission on social
insurance 30 study sickness, unsTn.
plnyment and old age and 10 recon-.
mend insurance ia@lBlation next jan
uaFy.
The reorganization and unIflen.
tion OF the administration Df labor
laws eontiup4n. the most noteworthy
changes this year hainR In Maryland
ana Naw Jersey. where steps we're
taken toward consolidation OF fac
tory inspection and voFkmen'a com.
panaatlon administration.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08


feature of the fourth primary cleo
Lion held in the state of Idaho yester-
day was the defeat OF Isaac N. Sulli-
van for denomination az a non-par-
tisan candidate to succeed himself as
justice of the supreme court. Incom-
plete returns from many counties in-
dictate that he probably carried hut
two counties-Bonnevil and Bear
Lake, that he was second In Ada and
Shosh0ne counties and third in the
other counties heard from. Unless he
can pick up strength In some of the
other counties which have not as yet
sent i'm their complete returns his
defeat is certain. The north Is ex-
pected to give strong majorities for
Robert N. Dunn and the southern
counties are lining up strong behind
John G. Rice of Caldwell, who, ON
the reflection of the returns so far
received, appears to have received
the largest vote.
d. w. Davis OF American Falls
has a strong lead in the race for the
gubernatorial nomination which cam
not be overcome and he Is the nom
inee. He is not only the leading can
didate in southern Idaho, receiving
strong support in the southeast, but
AAAO0A4BECIU ACLuEMB htulChlNlk tnG
trend of the vote in northern Idaho
show that he is the favorite second
there and will carry some of the
panhandle counties. His lead will be
so strong that second choice votes
will not figure In settling the guber-
Material nomination George e. Crum
of Lewiston is second in the race
with Captain r. G. Davis third and
Herman II. Taylor fourth. The two
latter candidates failed to develop
the strength expected. The southeast,
where the hackers of Taylor expected
support, which they hoped would
combine with the north, failed but
instead backed ID. w. Davis.
The returns so far received indi-
cate the nomination of the following
on the republican and democratic
tickets. there being NO contests on
the latter ticket except for the offices
OF lieutenant governor and secretary
Of state;
Republican
For congressman - Addison T.
Smith and Burton L. French.
For Governor-D. w. Davis.
For Lieutenant Governor b. NJ.
Holt.
For secrtary Of State George
r. Barker.
For State Auditor George w.
Lewis.
For State Treasurer = John w.
Eagleson.
For Attorney General Marlin
J. Eweeley.
For superintendent of Public In
struction Ethel z. Redfield.
For State Mine Inspector - Rob-
ert NJ. Bell.
Democratic
For Congressman Marion ].
Kerr and John Stanley.
For Governor - Moses Alexander.
For Lieutenant. Governor-Ernest
l.. Parker.
For State Auditor Clarence Van
Deusen.
For State Treasurer - solomon
p. Worthington.
For Secretary of State - Joseph
Hansen
For Attorney General A.
Walters.
For Inspector Of Mines ~ Thomas
d. Fry.
Eon-Partisan
Justice of the Supreme Court
John g. Rice. Robert N. Dunn.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
RINEHART's STUDIO
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Lest Friday a few minutes before
noon fire. which started from a gaso-
line stove, practically destroyed the
RinehaFt Studio. Mr.. Rinehart light
ed the st0Ea, which was standing on
Z porch ~ the rear OF the building,
for the purpose of heating some wa
ter with which TO do some develop
ing. While waiting for the water to
heat he and Emil JOY were working
about the front Of the studio, and
were unaware that the building was
In danger until attracted BY the smell
of smoke from the rear. and by that
time the blaze had gained consider
able headway.
The alarm was sounded, bat before
the fire department. arrived, men who
hurried to the scene. succeeded IN
saving much of the stock In the front
room. However, the four portrait
cameras and everything in the OPP
Grating room were destroyed. As the
building was frame and most OF the
contents were OF an inf1ammabIe
character, the flames made rapid
headway. The fact that there were
brick buildings ON each side of the
studio and no. wind blowing made
It easy for the department 10 confine
the flames TO the burning building.
Mr. Rinehart places his loss ii
1900 with no insurance. Friday AZ.
ternoOn he rented GFay's old bank
building and moved the stock thai
was saved into il. He has now gol
/ things shaped up 30 that be can ds
business. Mr.. Rinehart is figuring oT
replacing the burned building will
q brick one. and 1t fs likely that hi
wiHl build yet this fall, as the pIaci
be ID now Ia is not large enough no
] properly arranged for his wcrk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
BLDs WANTED POn NEw
TtlsTOFFICR QUARTERS

Laon A. Mott. postafssca inspector
lof tbs district. spent q eeagle 81
days this Nesk II Montpelier. NJ.
Mott called aE this ufIee and request
90 ns 30 announce thai the nOslofliee
department IL ready 20 Feeslve biaa
I0F quarters 20 be uned a. a p0mfOfies
In Montpelier. lie says that Il q aee-
essafy thnt the room should have "a
least 1850 square fsel Of fsaeF nrzaea.
And BE located as uear IN tns eantsr
OF the business ssefion Of she tgHn
as possible. ~ sssfakIs aaaraess mra
caeFea Be aald the department wamid
- NIiinM ~ alKn = lansyeaF LEASE,
The lease On the present foam En-
paFss % January 90. 1917. And NJ.
ACtf sald that the department would
NIKE very much 10 arrange fer new
CHARTERS at the earliest date pos-
Haeas. u some sateFpyialma citizen
N0ald erect q nav hulIdIne sallakle
iof the once be satd thal there would
% no question hut uhat = leasa fsr
tsn years. or longer. eoaid " 80
Th0se interested in tkls nsastar can
aeEnEe further information ~ al
asessaas Lsen 4. Nett. Poeatsllo.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
W. DAVIS REPUBLICAN
NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR
lis Plurality VIII be Close to 7,OOO--Judge Sui
Ivan IS Defeated-Nye for Sheriff. Evans
for Commissioner Other Results.

On the republican ticket the only
close contest was for sheriff. The re-
turns give Nye the nomination BY
the narrow margin OF eight votes.
1t Is hardly probable that the vote
in Pegram and Eight Mile wilIchange
the result.
For commissioner in the Third dis
trict, Fred Evans is an easy winner.
For representatives Jim Olson and
Silas Wright are the winners.
i The county commissioners will
probably canvass the returns next
Monday, and the official figures will
be published in next weeks issue.
Below we give the total vote as
we have received II for the Offices
for which there were contests:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
JONES AND WINTERS
KisEf-ffD SCHOOL TRUSTEES

~ the election for school trustees
taat Tuesday afternoon something
over leo votes we're east. The kaAyF
vote was due largely 70 the faet tAat
the polls for the pYlmary election
g@re also held az the hfnh sehooH
building, aud most Of those who vot.
ed nf the primary took occasion IA
express their choice for tFnmsaea.
The vote for trustees resulted Is
the election of John + Jones sna
Martin Winters. Following are .the
names Of those voted for: John i
Jones, e1s Martin Wimtafw. s4tK. q
AeClave, 81; M. B. Cherry. g. NJ
Lynn. : =. =. sheldon. 1.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08

fied and the halo that has havarad
over this body for years viii aOan
be dissolved.
y warn union labor thai the
amendment to give the Interstate
commerce commission authority b IN
wages la the inevitable logic Of the
position We Will occupy when We paaa
this bill. When they accept this hIil
the union men will have conceded
the right Of congress or other row
eTnmantat tribunal 90 fix wages"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
NEW YORK CARMEN
VOTE Tn eTurEE

New York. Sept Following .
mass meeting of electric railway en-
playes tonight, strike wes voted
on all subway and elevated lines Of
the Interb0ro Rapid Transit company
20 80 into effect immediately.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08

On the demOcratic ticket the only
contests were for commissioner In
the First and Third districts.
The precincts 80 far heard from
give the following results:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08

> stern duty. and that faith Il ana
viii hold them fast 70 their duty
until they return home.
Bat. 20 close this little picture Of
Johnny Doughboy." Il N safe 10
say that the girls at home will re-
fzfVa e~eAfa=Z 4f.=exflsssffe.r. fsess.
the boys who are wearing the khaki
and who are winning 8 bloOaleas
victory for their people, than has
ever been accorded Them b. the
hnighEs ~ ed
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-09-08
CENTRAL COMMITTEES
TO MEET HEpT. Is

The newly elected county central
committees are required 20 meet ~
Paris at noon on Friday. Sept Is.
1oT the purpose Of elsetlHK ; chair
man and other officers. and = member
OF the state central committee. Those
who know themselves 20 have been
elected committeeman should bear
this In mind and make q special ef-
fort 70 attend the meeting at Paris
next Friday.