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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

WASHINGTON, u. u, se-1 feb. e.
Favorable recommendation was made
In the House this week on a number
of pensions. Included in the number
were two for West Vlrginlans. One
for Emily E. Spencer, widow OF MINI
rod A. Spencer, late Of Co. 3, 3rd Reg
iment Of West Virginia volunteers
carries recommendations for an In
crease to $4,000 q month. The other
was for Hillary A. McVtcker, late of
co. K, Ninth regiment OF West Vtr-
ginia volunteers, $4,000 month.
Congressman Nicely has introduced
a bill for increase in pension for ia
cob ]. Hare; also for Jonathan e.
Kidd, and has made application for
an original pension for Charles A..
Galley. e
Two bills asking for comp ensation
for damages done during the Civil
War were introduced this week by
Senator Chiffon and have, been refer
red to the Committee on claims Both
were Of churches OF Keyser, w. Va.
the. first for the Presbyterian church
and the second for the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Senator Chiffon also introduced q
bill granting pension to Margaret
Huling, which was referred to the
Committee on Pensions.
"A vigorous attack on the members
OF Congress who 1t alleges swap PEN
sion allowances" was made this week
by a brand.new publication which
made Its initial Appearance in Wash
ington political circles. Congress is
dealt with in no approving fashion by
the new magazine which bears the
proud title of 1.-THE searchlight on
Congress" and is said to be issued by
the National, Voters League. The
fact that so many applications for
pensions are handled by special acts
Is denounced, Congress is compared
to many boards of county commission
ers getting together and trading
among themselves, each for his own
locality. One of the interesting
claims made by the new reform mag
azIne is, that OF the 5000 bills intro.
duced In the Lower House. before the
holidays, 4,144 were for private PEN
sions, 1911 to change Individual mill.
tary records, over ], 900 were for. pr1.t
vate claims, and but .75S OF national
character. The paper also contains a
letter sent by the league to Senators
asking them II they favor an open
vote on Presidential nominations sent
them for ratification.
General John Bond, OF Charleston,
was among the represent attveg of the
National Guard Of the States who had
a hearing this week before the Sen.
ate Committees on Military affairs on
the subject of preparedneBs. One OF
the particular points brought out ct
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

Major Munroe Mcfarland, Capt. s.
]. Bayard schindel and Capt. Tenney
Ross OF the general army star are
the inspectors who have been detailed
by Secretary, Of War Garrison to make
an inspection Of the University at
Morgantown, w. Va. The three off
GERS will make a lengthy tour through
the country and will inspect the mill
tary departments Of all universities
and colleges which have departments
OF military instruction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04
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eminent payroll, explaining that the
officers OF the Guard realized that
when they got on the Federal pay
roll It would impose on them certain
exacting requirements. Another con-
vincing fact was brought forth in the
statement that large number Of col
lege men, who are especially avail
able for officers of the National Guard,
because, as a rule, they have the time,
education, physical requirements and
in most cases the martial spirit, are
deferred from entering owing to the
fact that the average man just out OF
college cannot afford to spend $500
or $500 for his equipment. The mill
tia pay bill was urged as solution
OF this difficulty. Detail of more reg
ular army officers to the training Of
the militia was also urged.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

General John Bond, OF Charleston,
was among the repressntativ Of the
National Guard OF the States who had
hearing this week before the Sen.
ate Committees on Military affairs on
the subject of'preparednegs. One OF
the particular points brought out ct
the hearing was that members Of the
guard disclaimed any desire on the
part OF the militia TO get on the COY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

Congressman Nicely has introduced
bill for increase in pension for ia
cob ]. Hare; also for Jonathan e.
Kidd, and has made application for
an original pension for Charles A.
Galley. INV. x
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

Secretary Garrison, of the War De-
partment, is evidently very much
stirred up over the advent Of this Ma
ttonal Guard issue into the prepared
ness fight. He has condemned in the
strongest words he has yet commit
ted himself to, the bill, now pending
in Congress, and which has very
strong support in the House, in favor
OF expanding the National Guard into
a reserve for the Federal government.
Secretary Garrison says that the
passage Of such a bill will "fully and
irretrieyably commit the country to q
system which has utterly failed in the
past, which menaces our safety now
and in which the people justly had no
confidence"
The feeling between Mr.. Garrison
and the National Guard officials has
been somewhat strained ever since 1t
became apparent that the militia was
the strongest factor in stirring up op.
position to the Garrison plan for a
continental army.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

An average Of 95 tons Of soil and
loose rock Is washed into the ocean
every year from every square mile OF
the United States, according to the
Geological Survey. This estimate
does not include the Great Basin. The
immensely Of this contribution may be
better comprehe when It is real
lied that the surface OF the United
States covers {, 0sS,500 square miles
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

Mrs. Charles McDonaN;, Of Charles.
ton, w. Va, is the house guest this
week OF Mrs. James Rutherford. and
Is participating in all the pleasures Of
the Washington season which is now
at its heighth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-04

w. D. Merrill; of Huntington, is a
visitor in the city. IL
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-03
WESTERN SITUATION.

The Tcutons facing Vcrdm have put themselves in a strange position They attacked hoping to through with rush, or at of weakening the French to crowd back the line miles toward Paris After two months of severe fight inc the Germans have tremendously, and their attack the woc is failure yet they dare not let If they relax III the least French have such great force massed at Ver not only hold their lines but insist in walking over the border after the Germans
 If the Germans withdraw their large force around NerCun such a sered French host gathered in that region will push right through Like the small boy holding to the top Of
 the fence above the budo the Tcutons must hold for fear lest dropping back they be eaten up immediately As much as the Germans might like to switch their once mobile force from French front they find no longer mob" orcr but absolutely necessary where it is i'll order to hold m check the large counter weight of armed warriors under the icoor now being augmented daily by the Russians If Ger many now switch number of corps from the NIdm front as previously won't to attack her eastern frontier
 smash and through Metz will the western massed enemy
 At first it seemed forts the only defense. Now in 2nrv in great numbers the open fed supported by tremendous paanx of becng artillery. With the forts wiped out it revealed that there complete substitute for flesh and blood are the real tetae factors in the great p voaI western fight Forts and mechanical devices have their share action but the struggle continues to hinge on the fight where the distinguishing feature that Of man to man, flesh to flesh.
 Frances magnificent achievement aided by the sawart al lies in holding west is doing the work of attrton not alone cutting down German military units but in break ne the eut0nc peoples at home and ot the allies central coalition. The gradual wearing on these lines will bring the ultimate collapse-Dawson News
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-03
PREPARE FOR THE FOURTH

All Alaskan cities along the coast preparing for big celebration July f. Seward is to have threeday ceebra- ton Valdez preparing for big tme and Anchorage expects 10 make things hum.
 Cordova people should bstr themselves and make some effort celebrate the greatest anniversary in American history.
 It not necessary have 'red fro cccbraton but it is advisable make sort of showing which will let the people in the surrounding districts know alive
 In make any celebration success, matter how small may be- organization is necessary and it up the citizens here to get busy.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-03
SUSTAINING A HOME PAPER.

There is one stronghold every community that the mall order house has able reach This is the home town newspaper In of all kinds of bribery the home news paper has always its ground and steadily refused the ad vertisne of mail order houses Right millions being spent ''cataogue kngs' continuous attempt to Se cure the cooperation of the home paper But the country ed tor standing sody by his home community lie turns down all kinds of Inducements
 Mr. Business Man. do you follow this plan When nice circular or slick salesman appears from outside house singing the praises of embossed stationery patent sales tems that require orders for printing do fall for it? How many you who hoer the loudest about patron zng industries practice what preach when 1t comes to printing?
 Don't forget that the dollar that stays at home is ''de veopmen doar while the you give wings very seldom comes back-Farbanls News Miner.
 
 Thoughts may raiders President Wilson said and 1t may with equal emphasis judging from Of the border reports that raiders often thoughts.
 The British are using the Easement to give the world a view of the inside of the Sim Fein structure of revolt
 --:o:--- Austras drive may at least take the spot light from the painful situation at Verdun.
 
 That chase that from Marathon Texas had all the attributes of a marathon
 An Appropriation wanted for the home district is pork
 As the days arrive the dogs of show signs of hydrophobia
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-03

Thoughts may be raiders President Wilson said and may asserted with equal emphasis judging from of the border reports that raiders often thoughts.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-03

The British using the Easement to give the world view of the inside of the Sim Fen structure of revolt
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-03

Ausrias drive may at least take the spot light frol
 ul situation at Verdun.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
CAPT. DAVIS AND HIS PLATFORM

The platform on which Capt E. G. proposes to make the
race for the Republican for governor can hardly he
Switched Most OF the things he either good or
Saress might be added that doubt be put forth in
substance by other Republican nomination The
seneraeS set forth by Haines private secretary are
sSnrey commendable far they 60
In asserting that those who directly the public treas
n are less dangerous offenders against good than
~er types Of public officials Capt uers pregnant re
snd generally recognized truth But in attrbung underlying
causes OF bad government other practices superficial evils
eA ne perhaps justly complains he would regard
man Of wide experience surprising lack Of knowledge Of
pne things that make government bad
Wheher the governor of Idaho does need private
secretary convenience not necessity that all
parties IN this state have always afforded constitutes question
Of greater or lesser Importance If the appendage
should be eliminated and to be conceded that ought
~ nave some first hand information on the subject
30 many matters of comparatively Importance are men
oned IN Capt Davis platform that it difficult gather clear
ea Oh just what fundamental issues he wishes urge
FOR his candidacy.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
PIONEER WOMAN AT REST

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Cryier.
Of Curry, who died at North Yakima.
Washington, last week was held in
that city Tuesday Her husband
Henry Cryder and her children who
went Immediately on learning that she
was dying, have not yet returned Mrs.
Cryder went to North Yakima a few
weeks ago to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Phil, and her son Harry, who live there
and about two weeks before her death
underwent an operation from which
she seemed to be recovering RAPIDLY.
and her family had no warning of
danger until they received word that
she was on her death bed. Mrs. Cry
der was a pioneer Of Twin Falls.
coming here years ago with her hus-
band. Mr.. Cryder was at one time
connected with the Farmers & Mer-
chants bank OF this city and later with
the Adams-Pilgerrim Lumber com
pany. The following children sur
yiye her: Mrs. S. D. Parke, wife of the
editor of the Burley Bulletin, who was
at one time school superintendent
here; Mrs. Clinton Smith, of Curry.
Mrs. Phil, of North Yakima; Harry
Cryder, OF North Yakima and Orris
Cryder, of Curry
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
POTATO BREAKFAST WILL
BE SIZZLING CELEBRATION

From sly winks that are being pass
ed around among those whose duty il
is to rsmrod through the potato
breakfast on the morning of January
81, bright and early, there must be
something mighty comioal in the wind.
They say that the gridiron will be siz-
cling and that the local statesmen and
business magnstes will squirm quite
as delightfully."- as do the big guns at
Washington, when the press boys put
them on to roast. The tickets for. the
affair will be So per. and every cent
of 1t will be earned by those prepar-
ing the meal and program, while it
will be worth ten times as much. The
tickets will be on sale Tuesday, jan
uary Is, at the Commercial club and
in the hands of a committee consist
ing of n. L. Ashton, N. ]. Sweeley, A..
r. Hicks. w. r. Priebe, r. E. Read, DR..
F. F. McAtee and c. d Thomas For
the more serious minded who desire
some solid stuff amid an ocean of per-
Slflage, there will be a saccharine ora
ton by Secretary Frank G. Taylor. of
the Amalgamated Sugar company, who
promises to come from Ogden, osten-
sibly to bear message of good will
to the people here, but chiefly to hear
away an ample share of the Twin Falls
spud crop. which by the way is worth
SLIPS hundred. There will be some
erudite observations from Superin-
tendent Hal G. Blue, of the Twin Falls
schools to suit the tastes of the other
pundits present and offset the frivo-
lous remarks of M. ]. Sweeley, who
VIII be the POSTMASTER for the occa-
sion.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
STILL HIGHER GO
ALL STOCK PRICES.

The beef steer trade was active and
the market strong compared with the
rates commanded by steers last Mon
day, says the Portland Live Stock Re
porter Some hay-feds went as high as
$3.50, price fully % cents higher
imam other coast or middle western
markets for steers of the same class.
choice lot of 3-year-old steers aver
aging 652 pounds, brought $3.50 this
morning. Pulp-fed steers are advanced
to $3.50 today
offering of cattle today was heav-
Ter on the local market than it has
been for several weeks Receipts dur
ing the week were below last wears
but today put the balance on the right
side.
Early activities in the hog depart
ment today were featured by anxious
buyers to take on all supplies at an
advance Of 10 to Is cents, The supply
was quite liberal, $500 being received,
with the quality exceptionally good.
Tops sold at $780, with the bulk going
at $685. to $500.
The Portland market today Is only
cents lower than Chicago and is 80
cents higher than Omaha. This mar
ket is the highest recognized market
west of Chicago and is also the price
maker of the Pacific coast.
Lambs were sold today at SIS Oh.
yearling wethers at Sis and ewes at
$500
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
SCRIVfR-FARRIS LECTURE
COURSE STARTS SUNDAY
individual and Community Progress"
Topic Of Opening Address in Even
ing at School Auditorium.

The Scriver-Farris lecture course
opens Sunday evening at 1880 in the
high school auditorium with Mr.. Scriv-
er giving the first lecture. He has
announced he will speak on "Indi-
vidual and Community Progress "
rms company come to Twin Falls
mighty recommended. They are do
ing much needed work in that they
are trying to teach people that to live
is to love thy neighbor as thyself."
Mrs. Grace Farris, of this course.
is considered one of the best teachers
Of practical Christian psychology in
this country. The ladies of our eitv
are especially fortunate in having her
to lead them In a study of the larger
things Of life She will conduct sun
day classes for ladies only every af-
ternoon at 2:30, beginning Monday.
Harry SERVER is not an ordained
minister. He is an ex-country news
paper editor. He says God is not half
as mysterious as man and that if man
would follow, he would be led. On
Wednesday evening he will address the
men of Twin Falls on Success and
Failure On Thursday evening he
will speak on THAT Boy" This sub
iect is the study of his life and he
is DESTROYS that all parents should
hear this. He speaks every evening
at $780,
These people come under the aus
pices of the Parent-Teachers' asso-
cation and should be given the loyal |
support of all. No admission is charg-
I'd but silver offering is taken.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
SELLING POLAND CHINA GIFTS

At the public sale next Saturday.
Six eligible for registration. ADV.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
SEED SHOW TO BE
HELD AT CALDWELL
Splendid Program and Many Good Pri-
yes. Opens January 10 For Three
Days.

January 10, 20 and Fl are the dates
of the state seed show to be held at
Caldwell this year, which should be
a center Of attraction for Canyon
county farmers. The show not only
will deserve 2 large attendance Of
farmers, but the premiums offered,
including many specials made by Cald-
well merchants should call forth
numerous exhibits from this the lead
ing agricultural county in the state.
Competition at the show is to be
divided into three classes. Division
l, is for the ranchers, division II,
for dealers and merchants, and di-
vision III, for boys and girls clubs.
The cash prizes are confined to ex-
hibits in the first division, but any
of the exhibits in division III, may
also be entered in competition with
those of the grownups.
1t is requested that all exhibits be
sent by parcel post or express,
charges prepaid, not later than Jan.
IA, to the Idaho Seed Growers as
ISOLATION, care W. T. Mccall, Cald-
we'll Exhibits must absolutely be
IN place by o'clock of the morning
of January 20.
Among the pertinent rules govern
ing the competition should be men |
toned the restriction limiting dur
ing the season of 1915 in the state |
OF Idaho. Exhibits containing seeds |
OF noxious weeds are barred, as are |
also duplicate entries by any exhib- !
itor. Seeds produced on lots of less |
than one-half acre or for experiment |
al purposes may not be entered. Ex- |
hiDits from seed houses or dealers |
are solicited, but appear for display |
purposes only, having no part in the |
competition
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14

the schools of Pocatello, Boise and
Twin Falls participating. The sub
Ject is : Resolved that the federal
government should own and operate
the public telegraph systems
Twin Falls will be represented at
Pocatello by team arguing the neg
alive In the Twin Falls argument,
the local team will support the af-
firmative. At the preliminaries, w. C.
Mitchell and c. A. bowman, the gen.
tlemen who will coach the local teams.
selected the following to represent
Twin Falls William Seller, Ted Bow
en-, Geo. HALEY, Carl Maxwell, Mary
Hummel Wallace E. Smith. Carl Max
well is the only member of the team
who debated on last years team.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14

II you are in need Of anything, 4
Times Want Ad Will fill your want.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
A sTANDPAT COMPROMISE IN s1cEr

George AIDE used the topic fable the story Of the
snrre OF husband and wife the new member
ef the family The had Of the family emphaticav on
Bal The better half stood pat for Aubrey Courcy After
many harsh reermnaton and bitter compromise was e
Ssced The son named Aubrey De Courcy
30 with the getting together of the Progressive Reaction
a wings OF the Republican party If reports the
Shec that the conflicting elements Republican party are be-
senng mere harmonious indeed believed at all then
nsrc is no avoiding the conclusion that their being
compromised on standpat basis.
The faction that dictated the Washington conference uren
srs nothing voluntarily if anything essential is given up the re-
sars of an equivalent be in sight
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
HERE FOR PURPOSE OF
ORGANIZING A GRANGE

systematic campaign for the or.
ganization of the Grange throughout
Twin Falls county is being made this
week by Thomas Large, of Eden. depu.
~ grand master and organizer for the
society. He expects to be able to or
game the first grange here some time
next week and will shortly announce a
meeting in the high school auditori-
UNI, where the purposes of the society
VIII be publicly explained.
Aside from its social features the
Grange, which claims some 5000 600
members in the nation, announces that
II stand for economy, the adjustment
OF useless commissions and the con-
solidation of others, proportional rep
resentation, good roads, and that it is
largely responsible for the rural mail
delivery and parcel post, the national
and many state pure food laws, the tax
OF 10 cents per pound on colored oleo
margarine, the removal of the tax on
industrial alcohol, the defeat of the
ship subsidy bill the Idaho market
bureau bill, and the successful de-
tense of direct legislation in the
courts.
Mr. Large hopes to organize brInch~
as in this citv and in the several towns
Of the county end in a number of
school districts
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14
COLEMAN DENIED PARDON
BY THE STATE BOARD

The application of Fred NJ. Coleman
defaulting deputy state treasurer, for
a full and complete pardon from the
state penitentiary was again unani-
mously denied by the board of pardons
today. On both occasions that Cole
man asked consideration of the board
he had served less than half of the
minimum of his sentence, which is
two and one-half years. The maxi
mum of his sentence is 10 years. He
confessed to the embezelement of s22. =
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-01-14

An Idaho the other day occasion to remind its
readers that Wilson minority president did not
receive majority of the total anyone is nterested
~ take the trouble to look he will find that minority pres-
Gents not unknown before Lincoln first election was
minority president Hayes and Garfield who followed
ME- and Cleveland Harrison who separated Cleveland
swe terms not only minority president but his popular
vete fell below Ceveands by $4,000 Cleveland in his secor
election again minority president the total
veto indeed with three strong parties is
mere than Likely the successful will be minority Official
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