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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
TAXES ARE PAID
UNDER PROTEST
NORTHERN PACIFIC TAX DEPART
MENT RAISES QUESTION ON
LATAH SCHOOL LEVIES
Fine Point In Law InyOlved-PrOtest
Merely For PrOtectiOn-PrObabIe
No Suit VIII Result

Under the impression that certain
taxpayers will protest the payment of
school taxes for 1915 in school dis
tricts Nos. l, 48, 81, "a and 43, the tax
department of the Northern Pacific
railway has paid the sum of $1269.05
to the tax collector under protest.
Two of the districts involve the Ken
drick and Juliaetta schools. The pay
ment is made under protest for the rea-
son they represent levies in school
districts other than independent, in
excess of mills, aside from what is
necessary to pay interest on bonds and
for sinking fund.
The protest is based on the supreme
court decision in the case of the Ore
gon Short line versus Minidoka cOun-
ty, that the special act of 1913 reduc-
ing the maximum levy to 5 mills con-
trolls the general act and that the 5
mill maximum obtained in 1914. The
legislature in 1915 passed another
amendment on this subject providing
that in districts other than independ-
ent, special tax might be levied not
to exceed 1G mills on each dollar of
taxable property.
In the present case the contention
of the Northern Pacific is that the 10
mill levy was not effective in April
when the school district held its cleo
ton because of the fact that no en-
ergency clause being attached to the
measure it did not become effective
until May.
Some fine points of law are involved
in the matter. The Northern Pacific has
taken the matter up with Prosecuting
Attorney F. L. Moore who has replied
that with the exception of the levy
made in the Kendrick district, the
question could not apply, and has ad-
vised the N. P. tax department that a
suit to enjoin the treasurer or COM
nissioners from distributing the money
@ the Kendrick district would work
/ hardship on the schools.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
GUNNER PREDICTS
ENDING OF WAR
Dire Prophecy Made by q. S. Marine
Says San Francisco VIII be BOm-
barded by Hostile Fleet Next Oc-
tOber

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-"The war will
end on July 26, 1916. On October 12,
1916, San Francisco will be lombard
ed and destroyed by hostile feet
Gunnery Sergeant Thomas G. Ster-
rett, United States Marine Corps,
makes this dire prophecy, not from any
advance military knowledge, but from
the fact that he is a seventh son of
a seventh son with no girls between,
and his comrades in the marine corps
think him something of a forecaster.
Sterrett first gained fame when, in
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
RARE TREAT
IS IN STORE
MUSIC LOVERS OF MOSCOW AND
VICINITY WILL HEAR SOME OF
WORLDS BEST ARTISTS
SkOygaard, Famed Danish Vi0linfst,
Will be q Feature-Seat Sale
Has Been Big

The reserved seat sale for Skov-
gard and the Metropolitan Opera COM
pany which come to the university
auditorium Wednesday evening has
been more than satisfactory and it is
expected that every available seat
will have been taken when the per-
formance starts. Reserved seats are
offered at SO cents and may be Sc
cured at Hodgins drug store until
Wednesday when they may be obtain
ed at the Bursar's office.
The New York Metropolitan COM
pany, consisting of six artists, are
touring the country on their way home
from the Panama-Pacific exposition.
Francis w. Cowles, the baritone of
the company has created roles in
many operas and has won distinction
in Europe as we'll as in America. Mr..
Cowles is we'll known to opera goers
throughout the States. Mr.. Cowles
will sing arias in costume from many
of the beautiful operas.
Molly Byerly Wilson came direct
from the Royal opera in Vienna to
fill the engagements of this tour.
Florence Hawkins, soprano, has a
beautiful ringing voice and great
dramatic power. The success attain
ed by Clara Freuler, mezzo soprano.
by her Interpretation of the Swiss folk
songs can be claimed by but very few
artists.
Skovgaard, the Danish violinist
with this company is one
of the worlds famous virtuosos and is
considered the star attraction of the
On his wonderful $4,000
violin, and which violin
he will To- for this engagement, ne
has played for most of the crowned
heads of Europe.
The orchestra effects are produced
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
FIREMAN'S BALL
GRAND SUCCESS
INTRICATE DRILL BY MEMBERS
OF DEPARTMENT WAS FEATURE
Of THE AFFAIR
Handsome Sum Realized at the Annual
BalLM0sc0w People Showed
Showed Keen Appreciation

At midnight Friday Carey's Elks
orchestra struck up the strain of Ault
1 Lang Syne as the old year went out
and the new came in, while the null
titude of dancets and spectators
stood in silence, then changing to the
strains of Long, Long Way to Tip
erary," those present burst into a
parody on the song, "A Long Way to
California When Idaho Goes Dry
marking a feature of the eighth an
nual ball of the Moscow Volunteer
Fire Department.
Moscow people paid a high tribute
to the local fire department, every
available space in the hall being pack
ed at the opening hour, $3.50, when
to the strains of quick march, mem
bers of the department went through
the evolutions. of an intricate drill.
AS each figure was formed the fire
1addies were appauded to the echo and
the drill of the department members
when called into real action
During the day members OF the
Chamber of Commerce showing their
appreciation and high esteem in which
the department is held, circulated a
petition which was freely signed
pledging them to attend the annual
ball in body and promptly at 1880
as the fire gong tolled the hour for
the gathering of members of the de-
partment, Moscow citizens marched to
Eggan's hall to assist in opening the
ball and to observe the drill.
The decorations in the hall were
simple yet rich. A huge bell was sus-
pended from the ceiling of the ball
room from which streamers were car
ried through every part of the room,
Immature bells being suspended at con-
yanient points.
The affair was highly successful
and the dancers remained until late
morning hours enjoying the light fan
tastic A handsome sum was realized
which will be diverted to the Fire
mems benefit fund. To the credit OF
the department, the affair was carried
through without an incident to mar the
pleasure of those present and the event
will hong be remembered as one OF
the best ever given by the Moscow fire
men
Il wish to express through the col
umns of the Star Mirror, the heartiest
appreciation for the generosity dis
MAYED by the people of Moscow and
vicinity in supporting the Firemen's
eighth annual ball. said Chief Joe
Mordhrost today "The patronage CIV
en- the firemen this year is an evidence
of their popularity with the people
and we shall long feel grateful fof
Ehes assistance given us. | want to
lake special mention of the splendid |
work of C. A. Hagan and 3. 1.
Byrns in arranging for massed at
tendance at the ball by the business
men of Moscow, something which the
members of the department and myself
shall always remember and apprecl-
ate"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
EXPLOSION WRECKS TANKER
Oil Vessel Blown Up At Brooklyn
Dock And One Killed And a
Number Injured
By the United Press Associations.

NEW YORK, jan 3.-One person is
known to have been killed and seven
others are missing as a result of an
explosion aboard the Norwegian tank
er Aztec at a Brooklyn dock. More
than 10 persons were taken to hos
pitals and the tanker sank soon. The
explosion tore out the rear end, hurl-
ing the men into the air from the torn
hole The vessel had recently been
engaged in carrying oil for the AL
lies, hence there is belief that she
is the victim of anti-ally agents.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
INFLUENCE
CAUSE OF STORMS
FILTRATION BE.
TWEEN VENUS, URANUS AND
MERCURY
Storm Sweeps California-One Death
And Dozen Injuries Reported in
San Francisco

By the United Press Associations.
SAN JOSE, Cal, Jan. "a solar
phenomena resulting from a triangular
Irritation between Venus, Uranus, and
Mercury produced the terrific wind
storm which swept California last
night, according to Director Ricard of
the Santa Clara observatory. He said
that Saturdays earthquake was also
the result of planetary influence.
Terrific Wind Storm
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-One death
and dozen injuries was the toll of
the terrific windstorm last night.
Henry Chilson is dead as a result of
the falling of heavy signboard An
electric sign crashed from the top of
a History building on Market street,
injuring a woman and narrowly miss
ing others.
Lumber Whirled Away
Several steamers broke loose from
their moorings. Loads of lumber were
whirled away like papers. Commun-
ication is badly demoralized. The
wind blew house away leaving Henry
Wort standing amid the ruins unin-
jured.
Lifesaving Cutter Damaged
SEATTLE, Jan. 3.-The lifesaving
cutter Snohomish wirelessed this
morning that she was ashore in a
snowstorm 10 miles from Sc
attic. At that time efforts to reach
her were unavailing but at II this
the vessel was f1oated from
cambridge island only slightly dam
aged and proceeded to Bremerton
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
LANE MENTIONED
FOR HIGH POST

Is a Possible Successor to Q. >. Su-
preme Court Justice Joseph Lamar
Who Passed Away at Washington
Last Night
Bv the United Press Associations.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-F'rankiin f..
Lane, secretary of the Interior was
mentioned today for the post OF as
sociate justice of the United States
supreme court to succeed Joseph
Rucker Lamar, who died last night OF
heart failure. Today was the nfth
anniversary of Lamars appointment
on the supreme bench. The deceased
was So years Of age and had been III
for several months.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
THREE KILLED BY BOMB

By the United Press Associations.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. "a bomb
hurled through the window of the
home of Peter Apostolic killed three
Italians and fatally injured another
The front OF the house was completely
blown out. The bomb landed besides
Mrs. Apostolic who was holding her
baby. She screamed and thrust the
dynamite into the stove. In the eX-
plosion neither the woman or child
were injured
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03

A japanese company that has plant
ed 10000 600 pearl oysters in a bay,
in that country believes it will harvest
millions of pearls through a recently
discovered process for impregnating
the mollusks.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03

1892, he predicted a new railway sta
tion for Kansas City. In 1912, 1913,
1914, and 1915, he foretold with un-
erring accuracy the overflow of the
Allegheny's banks and the flooding of
downtown section.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
FORCE TEDDY IN RACE
Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations
LANSING, Mich. Jan. 3.-Petitlons
bearing enough signatures to insure
Col. Theodore Roosevelt's name to be
presented in the presidential prim-
aries were filed here today.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03

BY the United Press Associations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-President
Wilson will cut his vacation short and
will return here Immediately as a re-
suit of the news of the torpedoing of
the British liner Glengyle.
Situation is Serious
President Wilson's next statement
regarding submarine attacks will like
ly announce Wilson's doctrine" con-
cerning the rights of Americans every
where, the state department said to-
day and that we should make no ef-
fort to minimize the seriousness of
the situation.
Members of Crew Missing
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The British
steamer Glengyle of 5000 tons capac-
ity was torpedoed Sunday between
Port Said and Malta. 1t is reported
that 100 persons were rescued. The
steamer carried some passengers.
three reported having been saved. The
Japanese ship Kenkon Maru is also
said to have been sunk. The owners OF
the Glengyle late today said that 10
members Of the crew were missing,
Victim of Submarine
ALEXANDRIA,, Jan. 3.-Officers of
the liner Persia are positive that she
was victim of submarine. 1t seem
ed certain that the loss of life was
more than 300. American Consul Nc
Neely was last seen struggling in the
water and was probably drowned.
Survivor Relates Story
Leonard Moss, an English survivor,
said today: "The Persia sank in less
than six minutes. Most of the pas
sengers were having luncheon and
we're not thinking of submarines. We
we're making 1S knots when dull
boom came. A funny cracking sound
followed. 1t seemed only second
when the ship began to list. Those
IN deck rushed for the lifeboats, but
he starboard boats were worthless
because they listed heavily. Every
,ody was pretty cool but the women
md children were crying.
Women Were Drowned
1.-TWO boats got away but the next
me rolled over as it hit the water.
There were many women in it. Two
ther boats cleared the vessel min
tie before the Persia sank. The pas
engers mostly were grouped on the
eek. The waves broke over the stern
nd 1 was thrown into the water"
Survivors at Alexandria
The number of survivors reaching
ere has been placed at $50 including
lany Lascar sailors.
Two Submarines Sunk
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3. = Russian
7arships sank two submarines at
'arnes, dispatches said today.
Allies Arrest Teutons
ATHENS, Jan. 3.-The Allies have
rrested $50 Teutonic civilians despite
ireek protests. Turkey, through
Morgenthau, threatens re-
risals
Simon Resignation Confirmed
LONDON, Jan. 3.-The London
hronicle today asserts that Sir John
imon positively had resigned from the
abinet Opposition to conscription
leasures is assumed as the reason for
is resignation.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
GLENGYLE SUNK
BY SUBMARINE
T0RPEDOING OF BRITISH VESSEL
SENDS PRESIDENT WILSON
HOME PROMPTLY
Next Note on Submarine Warfare to
be POinted-TensiOn Over
Sinking of Persia
y the United Press Associations

By the United Press Associations.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-President
Wilson will cut his vacation short and
will return here Immediately as a re-
suit of the news of the torpedoing of
the British liner Glengyle.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
Situation is Serious

President Wilson's next statement
regarding submarine attacks will like
ly announce Wilson's doctrine" con-
corning the rights of Americans every
where, the state department said to-
fort to minimize the seriousness of
the situation
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03

A bed for baby SO fastened to a
bedstead for its parents that it can
be swung to any convenient position
is the invention of Californian.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
Simon Resignation Confirmed

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The London
Chronicle today asserts that Sir John
Simon positively had resigned from the
cabinet. Opposition to conscription
measures is assumed as the reason for
his resignation.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-03
Members of Crew Missing
Victim of Submarine

ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 3.-Officers of
the liner Persia are positive that she
was a victim of submarine. 1t seem
ed certain that the loss of life was
more than 300. American Consul Nc
Neely was last seen struggling in the
water and was probably drowned
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-19

with the whip and the horse ambled
off toward town.
At his command the Brute carried
Annette across the desert, totally OBJ
livious to her struggles and outcries
Ponto led the way, stopping from time
to time to make pleasant remarks to
Annette.
By this time they had reached the
small, damp, dank oasis with it's sbad.
ing palms and its little pool of water
Ponto led the way into the very depths
OF this inviting green shelter. Then
he struck the Brute on the shoulder
Now set her down." he commanded.
The Brute obeyed. Annette gasped
with surprise. She was not bound
she was free, untrammeled.
What are you going to dc with
me?" queried Annette.
Nothing, senorita," returned Ponto
bowling low.
Annette, wary, fearful, looked be-
hind her as though she expected an
attack from the rear. But there was
no one to be seen. Beyond was the
desert-there seemed to be no hiding
places.
Ponto merely bowed again. "Seno.
rita" he said, with leer, beauty
in distress-ah melt touches my
heart always. See. The mission lies
yonder-behind you. Your path lies
there. You are free"
Annette turned. Keeping her glance
over her shoulder, to be ready for
treachery. she slowly proceeded or
her way.
Suddenly, without warning. she sank
into the pit.
Ponto laughed in glee. THE stakes
they are like knives" he cried-they
are desdly-they are for jaguars-snd
little wildcat heiresses-oh, yes"
With cry, Annette found herself
falling helplessly into the unknown
terror underneath.
"Help-help-help," she cried.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-19

glanced warily about him. Suddenly,
he saw The jungle's edge came
down nearly to the water. Something
was stirring in this thicket. Joe
stared. And suddenly the face OF a
woman-lnez Castro, peered out from
behind the huge leaf of tropic plant.
Read That was the message
flashed from the eyes of Inez Castro
to the brain Of Joe Welcher. Joe
read
The note was brief and to the point:
We do not board this steamer.
But we must reach Santa Maria
first. 1t is up to you and you alone,
to create all possible delays. Do
not fail US now.
That night at dusk, Joe Welcher
steamer as it steamed north along the
coast-shambled over toward a scut-
tie, and peered down to see what he
could see. What he did see was ma
chinery-the vessels machinery, work
ing smoothly, well oiled, well cared
ioA iOi oiSdhipodt tii6iltti "a
steamboat engineer the world over.
What he saw was that for the moment,
no one was in charge-momentar
the engineer had stepped outside. This
was the instant that Joe Welcher had
been waiting for. Furtively he drew
from his breast pocket small bar of
steel. For one instant he held it sus-
pended over the machinery. Then he
let it drop and noiselessly tiptoed
away.
Almost Immediately there was ter
rifle grinding noise below, followed by
terrific Jolt. Then the engines
stopped-and the steamer followed
suit. Passengers and crew rushed to
the captain-Annette included.
What has happened" she demand
ed.
Something dropped into the ma
chinery and connecting rod is bro
ken, senorita. 1t will take time-hours
to repair"
At midnight the break had not yet
been repaired.
At midnight, another small steamer,
also bound north along the coast,
passed silently along upon her way.
She was within hailing distance, but
she gave no sign.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-19

The chin of Senorita Castro quiv
cred Dead" she faltered.
She dropped her face into her hand
kerchlef.
when did he die. my daughter?
he asked soothingly.
I'm 1902" interposed Hernandez, 81
was with him-he was destroyed at
the eruption of Mount Pelee. We were
his friends, Ponto here and Ibis
partners. We tried to save him. II
was no use. He was engulfed. He
died-a horrible death"
"She was small child then" said
the priest.
YES" said Hernandez.
"Does-does she remember her ia.
ther-Ilington?
Hardly, said Hernandez, we've
tried to make her remember-but no
she hardly does"
The face of Inez Castro was still
buried in her kerchief. The priest
watched attentively the heave of her
shoulders.
Brother Anselmo sighed. "Ah, grief
has a long, strong arm-it reaches
over decades And the loss of a ia.
ther-ah me Here" he ex-
claimed. here are the papers. Let us
have look"
lnez Strengthened up. Hernandez
and Ponto moved forward So did the
Brute. The sudden movement seemed
to startle the priest He looked up
hastily. He caught sight of the blank
face of the Brute. He rose.
"Who-what is that?" he demanded
pointing toward the Brute'e blank
countenance.
A servant" returned Hernandez,
picked up from a shipwreck some
three years ago. He had been a long
shoreman. He is emented-always
SO, they told us. He is devoted to us
ALPHABETICALLY to Annette"
The priest stared at the Brute and
the Brute returned the stare.
THE eyes," said the priest, 81 never
forget eyes. I've seen those eyes
somewhere before" He tapped his
forehead. Let me think-when-
now
Finally he shook his head. ut will
come to me later" he exclaimed
The priest shook out an old and
faded parchment. This" he ex-
claimed, lis the grant-the original
grant"
Hernandez in his eagerness, seized
corner OF the grant. The priest
brushed his hand away.
Patience, son." he said, there can
be no delivery until | am satisfied.
This charge has been handed down to
me-"
Inez pointed toward a paper on the
table. "There!" she exclaimed, lis my
photograph-and the letter from the
governor of Martinique"
Brother Anselmo picked it up and
looked it over. 1t was Annette's let
ter-and it had been vised by the
governor Of Martinique, and originally
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-05-19
CHAPTER Ii.
The Jaguar's Mate.

A lieutenant from the battleship
Missouri clapped Neal on the shout
der.
Well" he said. ensign, we're still
following your girl. Pleasant occu-
patton for you. eh."
Looks as if I'd do it all my life,'
said Neal. "but some day | hope to
catch up to her.
The officers were in charge Of a
small squad of men who had landed
at Santa Maria in Lower California,
under orders from Washington. and
under advices from the United States
district attorney in California They
were on the track of a coaling station
the United States wanted to make
a treaty with girl. The girl was
here-somewhere.
Hello" said Neal, look. There S
a horse-a riderless horse. Go on,
boys-get it, double quick"
Three of TIE squad caught the
horse and brought it to Neal.
"A woman's saddle" said Neal His
heart was in his throat. 'Lcok" He
drew from the porlmel an object that
had caught there-one of a pair of
woman's gloves.
"Annette's," he cried, something
has happened"
Forward, double quick" command
ed the lieutenant. Well see."
At the hotel they found Mrs. Har-
din and Joe, gazing anxiously off to-
ward the mission. Neal caught his
mother by the arm.
Annette he cried, I'VE caught her
horse. Where is she?"
They told the story of her starting
out.
Not a moment to lose" exclaimed
Neal, come On boys-hurry all you
can"
Meantime at the mission, Herman
DEE and lnez-with full confidence in
Ponto's ability to delay the advent of
Annette-had once more presented
themselves before Brother Anselmo.
1--WE have been patient, father,
said Hernandez, "and we trust that
prayer-and sleep-have given you
wisdom and enlightenment, and salts
fled you of the justice of our claim"
"Ah, you speak truth, SON" said
Brother Anselmo. He rose and left
the room, returning Immediately with
the iron box containing the documents
in question. He set it down upon the
table"
There was a hub5ub outside in the
courtyard. In the midst of it a door
was thrust open, and the Brute strobe
il, carrying Annette in his arms-An-
netre. still only semiconscious-sti
suffering from the shock of that with
ing figure at the bottom of the jaguar
trap back there in the desert. Some
instinct had led the Brute back to his
master. He laid TIE figure of Annette
upon the table with the air of one who
has done his duty well