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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03

The of President Wilson's choice of Louis D. Bran
dei the Boston lawyer jew advocate OF Pncho conser
walton policies and in beliefs leaning rather toward the Pro
gresves has been received with surprise by ALL qualification
by many, and announced opposition by Others
The surprise exists in of the fact that Brandes
listed among the egbe and those who aspred
to the position the bench of the highest court of the land
The position carries with great honors and aspred to
the greatest honor be attained in the United States not
Guiding the position Of president of the United States
Although opposition to Brandes has been announced
the of senator's the therefore not stated
The nomination must be confirmed by the senate. Possibly
that old minded prejudice which exists against Jews in
spires the opposition that may be expected
Any student of American affairs who has closely followed
the Of the greatest public and national affairs
will recognize the qualifications of the nominee and admit the
ability of the gentlemen fill the position made vacant by the
death of Justice Lamar.
review of the life of Brandeis reveals that he is lawyer
of than ability and experience being closely
neced with public life during recent years. although not In
official capacity by holding position in office In the matters
in which he has been concerned he has not represented special
interests He could have earned great reanes from capita
stc interests had he desired He born in Kentucky
and 81 DID, educated in Louisville and later at Har
ward and began the practice of law in Boston in 1873 rapidly
rising to prominence in the profession
He came most notably before the public a natona
figure six through his participation in the celebrated
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03
PRESIDENT WILSON'S ANSWER TO THOSE WHO
FAVOR INTERVENTION IN MEXICO.

than evidence OF the gen.
erosty and dsneresedness it's love of liberty 1t has been
willing fight for the liberty Of others well as for itself
The world when set out for the liberation OF Cuba
But the world does any longer The world knows
now what then oath to believe that nation can sacr
flee it's interests and it's blood for the sake OF the
liberty and happiness of another people.
And whether by process of another, have made
ourselves the champion of free government and
national sovereignty both continents of this hemisphere SO
that certain obligations which American knows
that we have undertaken The first and primary obligation
which goes matter Of There is also the manten
of liberty to develop political institutions with
hndrance and last of ALL there the determination and
obligation the strong brother of all those in this
hemisphere who will matan the principles and follow
the ideals of liberty.
"May venture to insert here parenthesis7 Have
of you though ths7 We have been slow slow indeed
confidence of other states of the American hes
phere 1t should go Mexico do you know what would
happen All the sympathy of the rest of the Americans would
look the water and noward to the great republic
which profess to represent
you the consequence that would in
every international relationship Have the gentlemen who
have rushed down Washington to insist that should
Mexico reflected upon the politics of the word Nobody
upposes gentlemen that the United States needs to fear
invasion of its territory What American has to fear
she has anything to fear indirect runabout flank
mens upon her position in the western hemisphere Are we
going open these gates going to close them7
For they the gates the hearts of American friends
the south of us and the gates to the ports Win their spirits
you the only sort of leadership and the sort OF
safety that America coves We must all of think from this
gentlemen terms of the world and must learn what
that America has set out to maintain standard bearer
all those who love liberty and justice and righteousness
political action From Speech of President Wilson in New
York, City, January 81 on Preparedness
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03
EDTORT4T= PAGE OF THE FREE PRESS

to be result of free competition with the abest competitors
naturally coming out on top
AS contrasted with the packing industry the livestock in
dustry is unorganzed footand mouth epidemic, short
corn CROP soft in given region points to final
in the supply of meat animals and ought to be reason
for higher prices But usually in fact its first result is great
rush of stock to market which lowers prices Grain be held
indefinitely at small expense To hold livestock which must
be fed daily, involves much expense
The meat market operated unsatisfactory to last
year. The question whether the trouble did not arise from
complete lack of organization in the growing end rather
from highly developed organization in the packing endSa
urday Evening Post.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03

investigation in congress IN winch ne was
counsel for forces which opposed to secretary
ger and sought his removal from Office Later ne was
rates before the interstate commerce commission.
Although celebrated lawyer, Mr. Brandels mas peen
devong practically all of his time OF late TO the Aons
of the Jews to a nation of their in Palestine Ii ms nomi
nation is confirmed will be the first Jew to sit on the sup
RENE court bench.
In President Wilson's selection of Brandeis, parsanshp
and political considerations have had Influence In 1ac
nomination is opposed by of the democratic legislators
for the stated that the appontee is not
Sn protests are being dsregarded and more
every day. Public servants being selected b reason
qualifications from party preference Some sats
faction also may be noted in the dlsregardng OF pre-
dcas which have existed against the jew The United States
will have Jew the Supreme Bench. England has Jew
who is Lord Chief Justice People forgetting IN the Unit
ed States whether man is OF some particular foreign
on and remembering that our citizenship composite
grouping and merging of all all Inc
chief question is whether they good Americans
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03
THE NATIONS MEAT MARKET.

letter from country banker the question wheth
the big packers domination of the meat trade operates
uriously the livestock industry. Many people in the live
stock industry believe does but it is hard to prove
We had big wheat crop in 1914 and that broke the
record in 1915 yet wheat prices high The export demand
they say accounts for this WE'LL there is big export demand
for beef and pork products too
Shipments in 1915 much larger than in 1914, yet
higher They rather lower in 1915 than
1914.
In considering this contrast the fact that the meat trade
largely in the hands of few naturally attracts atten
tion The business of these has been Investigated
thoroughly the country and the Governments
cution of them failed Their position in the meat trade
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03
SAVED TO STATE.

To make political ISSUE Republican editors point to the
fact that the saving of 3500O falls far short Of Governor
Aexanders promises during his campaign for election Inc
people point with pride to the fact that this saving mas
made lone democrat unsupported by others OF
belief state office and in the face of republican opposon
Again the saving shows and above republican admins
record the face of assertions that costs OF govern
ment the increase rather than the decrease. -
Savings costs of administration never popular with
politicians members of the belief Political
requires thousands extra taxes State eves
this year been less and will be for next year Moses
Alexander entitled to credit One office in particular IN the
state cooperaed with the in efficient and
ca administration and that the state treasurers Office OF
which republican, Mr. Eageson is the head The latter
entitled his of the praise The fish and depart
ment also makes good showing
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03

urday Evening Post
THE PURIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT.
The great majority of the people Of all political parties
want clean vigorous efficient government There is ques
ton about how the people stand what they want Nearly
every candidate for public office is animated by high resolve
put force and effect just that kind Of We
think that there question about that The concensus Of
opinion he people and of the candidates. especially about
election time is that in this state not getting that kind
of government little investigation leads one to believe that
bad government that is dishonest weak inefficient govern
ment the lot of all the states of the Union and
tends all the cities of each state little investigation
would probably convince that such government not
liar to this country but is world wide.
If bad government generally prevails and would like
place his finger the spot where it does not the
who undertakes to purify government to any noticeable
has taken upon himself pretty big contract The
pie right ask him wherein he is going to purify They
entitled details The plans and specifications should
submitted to them. If has not his plans and spec
hand the less he about the publication of
eminent the farther he is apt to go.
The candidates will be buzzing about in few months
Each will carry with him packet of mistakes the present
and officials have made. He will the
pie that he will not make such mistakes entrusted with office
Very likely he will not make the identical mistakes Very
likely he will make mistakes equally serious, and equally
ducive to bad government.
The politician working with imperfect system, pulled
by this interest driven by another liable to himself and
finally swamped by the pervesty of the human kind will not
get very with his publication process whatever be his
ability intentions.-Cadwel Tribune.
In his speech recently before the National League OF he
publican Clubs Senator Borah said referring to Mexico
eve had ten thousand times better fail than speak mi
doubtful tones upon these matters BETTER far better remain
power than not to voice in words of double meaning
the vital and appealing sentiments and principles of true
) Americanism.' -
do listen good But to appreciate the real richness
of must recall the campaign of 1872 when the Idaho
senator's speaking in tone of dobe tones his sinuous vo
buary words of double meaning his proficiency verbal
fencing of the jokes of the campaign His ueranc
cryptic the sybne books apabe of varied con
sructon as deverances of the oraces of old fooled The
progressives and they for long time But 1t was
either that remaining out of for Borah ndvidua
and Joining the ranks of the lame ducks How things have
changed! How Idahos favorte has grown-Sandpon
News.
i --
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03

At meeting of county commissioners Of the state at bo
recently those present placed themselves record as
the organization of state tax association under the super
vision of the department of political economy OF the Unve
of Idaho for the purpose of arriving at solution OF the
bems of taxation in this state in this line has been
made From some sources politically of course dsapprov
has the ground that the university should not emu
the field of politics. This is not the situation however,
move is being made to take the tax question of politics
That is what must have to lower taxes
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03

Kings will be fortunate in becoming sick of ws
ommon people become sick of kings.-W ashingto
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03


the field of politics. This is not the situation however
being made to take the tax question out OF pohu
That is what we must have to lower taxes.
Much important legislation demands the attention OF COT
but there danger long delays in the senate in
national Defense shipping, tariff and revenue bills
senate the United States has been termed the House OF
by some though the personnel is efficient than the
glish branch Under traditions established rules forbid
restriction of debate and be killed by flhp
terng which resembles debate of country literary soc
Although resisted vigorously by senator's coture IN
branch must come.
Some people who have the impression fxeu
their minds that because their taxes higher this year
there has been reduction of state taxes should peruse
fully the tabuated statement of state and county eves
in this ISSUE The state and the county evies set
therein.
Probably there are some among MS who will be sI
fled until wild is elected president Lewiston IrOu
Yes there are some who still insist on mentioning T
in connection with the presidency-no Register
Kings will be fortunate in becoming sick of before
common people become sick of Washington Post
italian soldiers get little wine each day But we s
to miss the old-time Roman punch.-Columba State
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-03

italian soldiers get little wine each day But we
to miss the old time Roman punch.-Coumbia State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
TWO STREET CAR MEN
RETIRED ON PENSIONS
Employees of Washington Railway
and Electric Company Quit After
Serving Many Years.

Two veteran employees of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
were retired on pension yesterday
afternoon. at a meeting of the pension
board" which consists of William F
Ham. J. T. Moffett. J. II. Stephens, O.
S. kimbalI, L. Z. Sinclair, ]. c. Nc
Laughlin and J. E. Tenley.
James NJ. Butler. with a record OF
thirty-four years continuous service
for many years assigned to duty in the
Tenleytown car barns as depot clerk
was retired with a pension of $3S.S0
per month. This is equivalent to ~
per cent of the average wage received
by Mr.. Butler during the last ten years
of his service with the company.
John L. Shafer. who has been in the
employ of the company as a motormar
for twenty years. was retired with the
minimum pension allowance-$2O a
month.
Both were retired under the pension
plan upon voluntary application for re-
lief from duty. but both announced
that their interest in railway matters
would not be lessened, through reten-
ton of membership in the Washington
Railway Relief Association, a beneficial
organization fostered by the railway
company. one object of which is month
ly meetings. at which street railway
problems are discussed by the members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
OLD TRAILS FOLLOWED
BY 142 WANDERLUSTERS
Walk Of Five and a Half Miles in
Virginia in Clear, Crisp
Weather.

Sundays clear. crisp weather brought
out 142 wanderlusters. who took five
and ne-half- mile walk from Rosslyn. Va.
The party followed old trails to point
near the mouth of Spout run. thence fol-
lowed the run as far as the main road.
and followed a serpentine trail along the
steep hillside. which in Washington s
time formed mill race to furnish power
to a mill at that time situated on Spout
run.
Upon reaching Windy run. the mixers
separated. part to go an easier route
across country to Cheerrydale under
the leadership of Miss Monnah Hord.
and the others with G. A. Gambs down
Windy run and along the Potomac shore
to Chain bridge. Many river views. in
Guiding the familiar Three Sisters Islands.
were a feature of the walk
Tomorrow evening short stroll. prob
ably to end the evening walks for the
season, will be taken from the south
front of the Treasury, leaving at s
O'Clock.
Next Sunday afternoon Frank C. Mer-
rift will lead on hike from Georgia
avenue and Allison street tabout five
blocks north of Soldiers Home 5unction)
at 2:15 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
WARNS BANKERS OF u. S.

Bankers today received warning
from the federal reserve board against
investing in foreign governments
treasury bills for long terms. A state
ment issued by the board was inter-
preted informally by some officials as
referring to the recent proposal or j.
P. Morgan and Co. British financial
representatives,, that American bank
ers make loans on British treasury
bills of indefinite total issue, secured
by gold reserves held in Ottawa. These
loans would be for ninety days, with
privilege of five renewals for ninetJ-
day periods.
The board also told bankers tna'
further extensive gold imports Will oe
dangerous only if followed by great
loan expansion and imitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
SECRET WAR DISCUSSION
IN FRENCH CHAMBER
Policy in Conduct of Operations and
Question of Electives Will
Come UP.

PARIS. via London, November Is
The chamber of deputies meets today in
secret session for the second time since
the beginning of the war. The first
session was held from June 16 to June
22 of this year. and ended in vote
of confidence In the government. The
senate held a similar session few
days later and concluded it's sittings
In a similar way.
The session which begins today is
certain to he n long one, s forty-one
interpretations are to be put to minis
tiers and almost every question vital
to the conduct of the war is to be
raised.
One of the chief subjects to be dis
cussed will prove. it is expected. TO De
the general policy in the conduct OF
operations and the question of Ell
fectives The latter problem was
touched upon in the chamber snort
time ago, when the war minister asked
To-. au,nority TO take a census OF the
class of 1918. The authority was
granted after Premier BRAND asked
the deputies to refrain from discus
sion which he said. might enaanger
the military interests of the allies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Civil Service Exams" Announced.

The following examinations have
been announced by the United States
civil service commission: January 3.
subinspection of cloth. naval clothing
factory. navy yard. Charleston S. c.,
- per diem: transitman. forest service,
$500 to $500 year. apprentice plant
cleaner. transferrer and engraver bu-
reau of engraving and printing. $3.50
per diem; junior petroleum technolo-
Rist. bureau of mines. $1,000 to 1900 a
year; junior petroleum engineer. bu-
reau of mines. $1,000 to $500 year:
timber cruiser. general land Office.
81 200 q year. with SO per diem and ex-
penses of transportation; translator.
bureau of chemistry. $1,000 to S1.440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
GEORGETOWN Freshmen Plan Smoker.

Several committees have been dp-
pointed TO look after arrangements
for a smoker to be given by the fresh
men class of Georgetown University
Law School next week. The personnel
of the committees is as follows: ~.
Wallace Pugh, chairman OF the com,
,,,;t+as. finance committed Charles r.
Murphy. chairman: C. P. Carl, X.
O'Horo. T. Allen. ]. E. johnson and G
7 MYERS: refreshments, J. B. Ahern.
chairman; John O'Hara. +. Hayes; W.
IanpbIin: printing y. Z. Landreau
chairman; Z. L. McGill, J. T: McGarry.
]. Dunn, L. Moore and A. Schaii: en-
tertainment. C. ]. Sanches. chairman
D. G. O'Neill. W. ]. Crane. ID: HeHer-
nan. l.. Estopinal and ]. ]. Mahan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Musical for the Blind,

A musical for the blind is to be
given at the Library of Congress this
evening at S:15 O'Clock in Pavilion T.
The program will be rendered by the
string quartet of the United States
Marine Band, composed of Taylor Bran
son, first violin; Hermann Hoffman,
second violin; Peter Hazes, viola, and
Fritz Mueller, violoncello.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28

PROBATE DIvIs1oN-Justice Stafford.
Estate Of Jennie opey: letters OF administra-
Estate Of Molly Elliot seaweIl: petition for
probate of will Hled; attorney. William Henry
Estate Of James II. Ricketts,: petition for pro-
bate Of will fled: attorney. W. Il. Guy.
Estate Of Antony H. Janus: will dated Sep
TENDER 80 1915. 1ied
Estate Of James Brady: order Of pubiica ton :
attorney. Frederick A fenning-
Estate Of William o. Robinson: will ad-
Estate Of Laura NJ shank. letters Of ADM
isiration granted to Margaret X. Carroll; bond.
In re virginia T. Bird; order appointing Jo-
.-ph ": Bird guardian; bond. $500; attorney,
Estate OF Charlie. d. shank; letters Of adj
miD.stration d. b. n. e. {. granted to Mar
gsret X. Carroll; bond. $500
Estate OF Eliza A. Dean. order sell stock
attorney, Frederick A. Fennng.
Estate Of Grace V. Steele; order Of sale; ad-
ditional bond. $500; attorney, A. G. Wells.
Estate Of James Carr. letters Of adIBinistra-
ton granted TO Thomas +. Carr; bond. $500; at
Estate OF Dennis McDevlt;: order to sell real
estate; attorney. NJ. F. Frey.
Estate Of Mary D. Hess letters OF admins
tra,!on granted to Frank l. Hess bond. 800;
attorneys. Tnrnage 4 Quinn.
Estate Of Maria '. Elliott. order to sell stock:
attorney, Irving williamson
Es,at. Of Mamie Ii. Robinson. order make
certain payments. attorneys. Wilson. Huiie-
Estate Of Jane. shea: letter, Of administra-
tion granted TO Bessie Shea; bond. 5000; at
Estate Of Lawrence Coleman; letters Of ad-
mini-trstion granted to Frank Coleman. bond,
500; attorney. i. j. Hurney.
Estate Of Martha Randall. motion to frame
issues Med; attorney. r. s Hume,
Estate Of sallie >. Jennings, w:ll dated July
Il. 1913. Med with codicil Of October II. 1915
petition for probate Of Will nied. attorney. {. D.
Garrett.
Estate OF Harriet Z. Reeves; reference to su
ditor.
Estate Of Ruth $. Marsh: order 10 pay Ger
tain claim; attorney. b. T. Hinton.
virginia r.. Bird. petitiDu 10 I'M
guardian hled attorney. 5. Il. Bowen.
Estate OF Charles -. Shank and Laura "
Shank. petition for probate Of will MED
Estate Of James Shea. petition for letters OF
adniinistrat iOn nI"d: attorney. NJ. ,. Mangan.
Estate Of Jennie Opeyi petition for letters o
administration nled; attorney. T. W HraihaII
Estate of Mary ID. Hess; petition for letters o
administration hied.
Estate Of James Carr; petition for letters OF
admiBistrs tion hlsd; attorney. II. J. Mcnamara
Estate Of Margaret Hastings: viii dated Au
gust :. 1914. Med.
Estate Of James c. Kellogg. petition TO sp
point collector Med: attorneys Hawken & Hsy,I
and c. W. CIsgett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
Hughes Mississippi Vote Only 4,25;

JACKSON. Miss, November 2S.-lhe
oe5ci.l vote for President in Mississippi
r.cent election. as announced by
the secretary of state mere was
son. sO,3s3; Hughes, 4,-53' BENSON .so
cialist). 1882: Parker progressive WIG
PresidenD, SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
N2U ArriUQLs

The color schemes OF Kimono
Cloths are in no way affected by
the dye question. We have them
in just as large variety of plain
colors and artistic floral patterns
as ever. In 30-inch widths at 18c
a yard.
Main Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28

Little Finger Rings are no long
er a fad-they are here to stay.
The new rings are revelation in
beauty and our stock is well filled.
A sterling silver has stone set
ting OF sapphire, emerald. anne
thyst. etc. and the price is S3.4S.
We have others in cluster. white
and color stone combinations, etc,
priced according to design.
Main Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
VoiIe Blouses, 99c

A remarkable value in fine
Wolfe Blouses, in any number
of beautiful styles. All prettily
trimmed with dainty laces and
fine embroideries.
Third Floor-Lansburgh &
Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-28
The Early Shoppers
Charge Custoners-Note

We wish to announce to those
having charge accounts at this
store that any purchase made to-
morrow. November %. will be in
cluded in your bill of January l..
1917. Take advantage OF this and
help us facilitate the great rush of
business that always comes the last
few days before Xmas.