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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
ADAMsON LAW CONSTITUTIONAL
United States Supreme Court so De
cides In a Decision Handed
Down Monday.

Washington. March 10. - The
Adamson eight-hour law is valid
This was the ruling OF the United
States court today.
Chief Justice White read the de-
cision which declared constitutional
the law passed under spectacular cir
cumstances In the closing night
hours OF last summers congress
session.
Chief Justice White held the right
TO fix wages to be inherent in private
parties. But he upset the growing
belief OF those hearing him that the
Law would be held invalid when he
added that the parties" had not ex-
ercised this right and that. in view
of the appalling situation which the
president pointed out. to say the gov
ernment had not the right to fill the
void would be to declare that private
right had destroyed public right"
Justice White said: There was
an authority "begotten OF the public
interest" In the action OF congress.
He declared II could not be main
tained--as the railroads held-that
the law had not been considered. In
view, one-of the time the contro-
versy was before the public: two
OF the fact that President Wilson had
acted. and three-in view of the dis
cussion OF the question before con-
gress acted.
Besides declaring the Adamson
law constitutional. the highest tribu-
nal held congress has a right to leg
islate on wages. the supreme courts
decision today is q formal reversal OF
the opinion of Judge William C
Hook. OF Kansas City. who held the
law unconstitutional.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
II A l. X ROAD CONTROVERSY Y
SETTLED.
Railroads and BrOtherhoods Reach
an Agreement and the Strike
is Declared of.

What promised to become a ma
tion wide strike. which would en-
tirely upset the business Of the coun-
try. and which was planned to go
into effect on Saturday last, has been
averted by an agreement between the
brotherhoods and the railways.
On Saturday an agreement was
reached to delay the strike for 48
hours. and In the meantime. the re-
ports coming OF the sinking of three
American ships. 80 stirred the pa
triotism of both sides that at the con-
ference on Monday an agreement was
soon reached. President Wilson took
hand in the affair and 1t was
through his board OF mediators that
settlement was reached.
The terms OF settlement are in ac-
cord with the Adamson law, which
was also declared constitutional on
Monday. and under the agreement
the railway employees will be en-
titled to back pay from the time the
law took effect. and 1t is stated that
this will amount to several million
OF dollars.
All that remains Is to decide how
much back pay the employees are en-
titled to. inasmuch as the agreement
signed by both sides and the Adam
son act provide that the operation OF
the new wage and hour schedule
shall be retroactive. beginning Jan
uary l. 1t is estimated the employees
have between 100000 and s13..
100000 coming TO them.
w. C. Lee. spokesman for the
brotherhoods. made 1t plain that ht
looked for peace In the railroad
world for long time. and the coun
try at large hopes that his predic
tions come true.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
$500 Per Year
Snow Blockades Railroad Traffic.

SNOW Blockades Railroad Traffic.
This section last week experienced
one of the worst billiards. we have
had the past winter. and the o. S. L.
branch through here experienced
more grief than they have hereto
fore had. Thursdays passenger
train got as far as Perrine, where
they encountered huge drifts of
fsnow, and after "bucking" the same
all afternoon, they gave up the job.
Friday morning rotary plow was
sent to the branch, and they finally
succeeded in getting through to Je-
rome in the afternoon.
But their troubles did not cease
here. About mile this side OF Bliss
another huge drift was encountered.
The freight going west on Wednes-
day evening and become stuck in
this drift, and after derailing five
cars, they left the train there during
the night, and the high wind that
er and Friday morning it was piled
almost to the tops of the cars. 1t
was found necessary to get a gang
OF men to shovel out these cars as
the snow plow could accomplish
nothing. The passenger train how
ever, was run as far as the scene of
the wreck and passengers we're trans
ferred to another train in waiting
that took them to Bliss. There
were quite number of Boise pas
sengers aboard. enroute to witness
the grand opera company, and they
certainly had quite an experience as
they did not reach their destination
until nearly five O'Clock Saturday
morning. The track was not clear
ed until Sunday, and regular traffic
was resumed Monday OF this week
The main line trains have also
been running on almost any kind of
schedule, the train from the east
Saturday night being over 10 hours
late.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22

for sale shall make the same known
through the channels of the press and
by other means of giving public no.
tice so that anyone in need of such
food may know where to procure the
same, and by giving hearty support
and cooperation in this laudable eff
fort, you will be performing a SER
vice to yourself and to the great state
OF Idaho of which you are a citizen.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and have caused
the great seal OF Idaho to be hereto
affixed Done at Boise, the capital Of
the state OF Idaho, this 14th day OF
March in the year 1917.
M ALEXANDER,
Governor.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
Killed by His Own Gun.

Many of the settlers on the tract
will remember John Krall who a
couple of years ago was employed
by the water company here gather
ing agricultural statistics from differ
ent sections of the tract. His ac-
quaintances will be surprised to
learn of his sudden death which oc-
Cured at Payette. the details of
which are contained in the following
dispatch to the Capital News:
Payette, March 19.-John Krall,
former we'll known Boise man, acci-
dentally shot himself through the
heart this morning with 3S-caliber
revolver and died instantly. The &C
cident occurred at O'Clock at the
Orchard ranch. just outside of Pay
cite
Mr. Krall and his son, Wentley.
left the house together TO go to work.
The son returned to the house after
some article forgotten and Mr.. Krall
decided to look for wolf. at which
he had previously taken several
shots. II is believed he saw the ami
NAL and was attempting to get with
in range of it when the gun was dis
charged as he was crawling through
barb wire fence.
When the body was found, just a
few minutes after the shot, his foot
was caught in the fence, the gun lay
some two feet away and an examina-
tion showed he had been shot
through the heart.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22

The federal district court OF Utah
has denied the suit OF the govern
ment asking that the Central Pacific
and the Southern Pacific unmerge.
The court held that 1t was not shown
that ownership and operation under
one management had injuriously af-
fected shippers. Judge Sanborn ask
ed: 'If no wrong to shippers has
been shown, how can the court Issue
an iniunction?" The court held that
under cne management "the govern
ment and the people were being ser
we'd adequately" Many years OF It'll
CATION have held up the development
OF the Central Pacific property and
many communities. The law suit has
prevented completion OF what is call
ed the Natron cutoff from Spring
field, Oregon. to Weed. California
The Southern Pacific had complet'
ed that line, all but 100 miles. alb
WAITING the heavy grade over Siskyou
mountains.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22

One OF our farmers from north Of
town propounded a good suggestion
the other day that might be follow
ed with profit to all parties concern
ed. At present time there is abun-
dance OF snow In the territory north
Of town. while south OF town the
snow is fast disappearing, and from
present-tndications the farmers south
OF town will be ready for spring work
some time before those from the
north can get into their fields, and
It Is his suggestion that arrangements
be made to exchange work between
the farmers OF the north and those
OF the south. On account OF the late
ness of the season, every day will
count when work once commences,
and as many farmers have engaged
extra help that is now laying idle,
an exchange OF work as suggested
would prove profitable to all parties
concerned. This might be good
problem for the newly created en-
ployment ONCE to take up.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22

H. c. Mcclure. who deserted
Blackfoot for Jerome last fall ard
went into the drug business for him
self there. came back this week for
day or two stamping around the
old grounds and greeting old friends.
He said Jerome is the best town in
the state of Idaho; that IL has in
creased so per cent in the last six
months; that the north side tract
never looked so good. Well anyway.
Blackfoot is in the same state
Blackfoot Republican,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
RAISING POTATOES.
Plenty of Experience and Hard Work
Necessary for Success.

That potatoes will from all appear
ing season. is now evident, but the
novice Will do we'll not TO embark too
heavy in this enterprise this year.
owing partially to the high cost OF
seed. Idaho's geographical position
is such that the crop OF potatoes
must be hauled a long distance to
get into the profitable markets, and
this fact alone necessitates that only
the high YIELDS and good quality pays
the producer.
1t is mistaken idea that success
full potato raising can be accomplish
ed without experience and close
study on the part of the grower.
Probably the most successful potato
grower on this section of the tract
is VIM Wagner, OF this place who
has made careful study OF this bust
ness for several years. and In a con-
versation with him recently. he eau
toned the inexperienced against
planting any extensive acreage of po-
tatoes this spring
In the first place, the seed is eI-
ceedingly high. Mr. Wagner inform
ing us that he had refused a price
equal to $4,000 per acre for seed
potatoes. Add to this the cost OF
planting. caring for and harvesting
r. 4. ~ L.
that the producer must realize a
most bountiful yeild to pay the cost
OF production to say nothing OF a
profit for his labor. The successful
grower must be judge of the seed
he plants. and to reap the highest
benefits, he must also understand the
proper cultivation OF the crop and
when and in what quantity to apply
the water. AS has been suggested.
with the amount of capital involved
In raising any large acreage OF po-
tatoes this year. it is well that the
| inexperienced think the matter over
before embarking.
Owing to Mr. Wagner's experience
in growing this crop he had a most
bountiful yeild last fall, and could
now reap a handsome return from
the crop he has left over did he care
to dispose OF them. but as he expects
to plant at least 60 acres OF the gen.
eral varieties this spring, he is re-
tanning his seed for this purpose. AS
an instance of the rapid advance in
the price OF potatoes. Mr.. VIM. Wag-
ner recently sold three carloads OF
small potatoes for seed for three
times the price received for mer.
chantable potatoes at the time OF
digging last fall However these
able for seed especially to those
who understand preparing the sam,
for planting.
Realizing the importance Of hav
ing a better Standardization OF the
lcrop and better understanding by
= all growers as to what constitute.
profitable potato growing. few o.
the best potato growers of the stat,
recently held meeting and organic
ed what is known as the Idaho Pc
tato Growers Association. with tn,
object In view of deriving more prac
tical knowledge along the lines o
profitable potato growing.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
The time for the town election tc

The time for the town election TO
select a board of trustees is fast ap-
preaching. but We have heard of no
great clamor for places on the board.
Laying all jokes aside however, this
is "a matter that should be of much
concern to our citizens. and should
be given much more consideration
than has been accorded these cleo
tions in the past. The time has ar
rived when the town will be con-
fronted with problems that will re-
quire much study on the part of the
town board. and men should be cho-
sen for these positions who have the
confidence of the entire community
1t is time to discuss these questions
now and not wait until the last mo-
ment.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22

Harry LeMoyne. the we'll known
sheepman, has sold out his sheep In
terests In this section, says the
HALEY News-Miner. He has pur-
chased other sheep and will hereafter
Craze his flocks in the Payette lake
region, instead of on the Sawtooth
forest His headquarters will likely
be in Boise. Mr.. LeMoyne's many
friends here will regret to learn that
he has transferred his summer resi-
dence to other parts. but all wish
him success.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
LOOKS LIKE WAR.
Three American Ships Sunk by Ger
man Submarines.
State OF War Actually Exists Is Opin.
ion OF Presidents Advisors.
Warns Nation to get Ready for Con-
fict.

Washington, March 20.-Actual
declaration OF war against Germany
appears to depend upon the fate
which befalls the first armed Ameri-
can liner. 1t also appeared today
that avowel of hostilities by Presi-
dent Wilson against the German gov
ernment will not result from the
sinking OF three American freighters
last Saturday.
1t had been definitely ascertained
that the president strongly questions
the advisability OF forcing" the
present situation. He is understood
to feel that everything that possibly
could be done TO meet actual hostili-
ties-now believed inevitable-is be-
ing done. He further questions
whether calling congress into extra
session before April 16 would accom-
plish any particular good.
For two hours Tuesday President
Wilson discussed the international
crisis with his cabinet and heard ur-
gent suggestions that the date for the
April 16 be set forward to consider
further steps in defense OF American
commerce against German subma-
rines. II is understood there waf
not dissenting voice against this
advice.
The president himself did not ex-
press his views. and so far as could
be learned. later had not finally de-
termined upon the course to be pur'
sued. The prevailing belief was thai
he would announce Wednesday the
call for an early meeting OF congress
Among officials the virtually un
animous opinion is that In spite o.
the technical armed neutrality sta
tus OF the United States. actually I
state OF war exists as the result o
the ruthless destruction of American
merchant ships and the killing o
American citizens In defiance of In
ternational law and OF the mos
solemn warning one nation can Civ
another. The only question Is wha
shall be done about 1t. further thar
the arming OF merchantmen TO re
sist submarine attack.
The cabinet members GENERALLY
are said to have expressed their will
ingness Tuesday to support a pro
gram based on an early call for con
gress and formal declaration tha
state OF war exists between Ger
many and the United States.
The climax In the war situatio
has about been reached through tn
sinking of three American vessels b
the German submarines on Sunday
and the loss OF several America
lives.
While President Wilson has ar
nounced no public decision at pref
ent, he IL likely at any hour to dt
clare state of war exists, and pre-
ceed to take such steps as lays with
in his power TO protect America
shipping. II is possible that congre'
may be called together before tn
time originally set for the conver
ing OF the special session. April l6tl
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
Five Per. Cent Interest.

Washington, March 19. - Farm
> loan bonds will bear ~ per cent in
terest and probably will be sold at n
premium, the federal farm loan
board announced today. The inter-
est rate to farmers will be per
cent, which is ! per cent less than
the maximum provided BY the feder-
al farm loan act.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-22
Make An Offer.

Make me an offer on the land here
described: SWA. NWA of 27-7-16,
and NJ OF swA. 27-7-16. For in
formation write to L. T. Brockway,
S56-5th Street. San Pedro, Calf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-24

sections o. the state where wheat
was destroyed by the winter drought
and the corn crop burned up BY July
sunshine. Business men, millers, ele.
vator men, citizens in private life the.
railroads and great distributing houses
reached down in their pockets and
took chance in the Kansas wheat
pool The seed wheat committee
conducted a lightning campaign OF the.
seed wheat situation in the state aud
lined mp the growers VINO had desirable.
grain. With this accomplished. to-
gether with the government guaran-
teemg "A price Of 81 bushel for the
1918 crop. Kansas had looked the
problem square in the face.
Today, hundreds of teams and tract
ors are seeding Kansas lands to wheat.
Thousands, millions, of acres have
been entrusted TO complete the task
for which the human hand has done
its part There is many slip twixt
the grain diill and the granarv but
Kansas has done all that is humanity
possible IT has gone over the tom
in the big drive for more wheat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-24
100 RALES AT SLIpH1R

sulphur. Okla Sept. 24.-,sneciap-
There were more than 100 hales of cot.
ton marketed here saturday. IL sold for
1880 In the lint for top and % cents
was about the lowest. Seed touched m.
top at S6s, and man was getting AS
much for seed cotton as he realized in
lsV' Tor hale of cotton and the seed
combined. Farmers were reminiscent
about the cotton crops that they had
sold In other years. II remember sell.
INK cotton I'm 1897 for $40 a bale said
one farmer as he exhibited his ticket
Tor bale that netted him si6s.5o Tor tho
lint and seed.
A Few farmers were marketing hogs.
ana where they were anything like fat
they brought sixteen TO seventeen cents.
The Touring mill was doing a good busl.
ness. The habit OF going to min ON
saturday is still In vogue In this section
or the state or has been established
since the price OF brcadstuffs has gone
20 high. \ number OF farmers held
wheat enough to make their bread.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-24
New York Cotton.

New York, Sept 24.-The cotton mar
ket was nervous and irregular during
today's early trading The sensational
advances Of last week evidently inspired
a good deal of scattered realizing but
there was renewal Of Liverpool buying
and orders were pretty well divided.
The opening was irregular al de.
cline OF points TO an advance Of .
points with October selling at 24.55 and
January at 24.2S on the call. An early
reaction carried October off to 24.41 and
January 24.lO, or about 10 points under
Saturdays closing figures. but offerings
were well taken at this decline and the
market held well up 10 last weeks final
quotations toward the end Of the first
hour.
y Memphis report made the condition
Of the crop 5s.S against 67.2 last month.
indicating deterioration Of 10 per cent
compared with 81. the ten-year average
for September.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-24
THOU SANDS APPLY FOR
WORLD.SERIES TICKETS
Chicago Ball Park Is Prepared to Seat
5000 Persons.

Chicago, Sept "a Secretary Harry
Grahiner NJ the Chicago American
Baseball club. who Is in charge Of
handling the goods OF requests for tick.
cts for the worlds series. declared TO.
day that even Sunday with no regular
delivery NJ mail showed no cessation
in the rush Tor reservations. Almost
1900 special delivery letters were re-
ceiycd yesterday from persons wishing
tickets Tor an games
Complete arrangements for ticket
sales have not been made. President
Comiskey has made no ruling relative
10 the number of tickets which may be
purchased by AN individual. but he is
said to be working on plan that will
eliminate the possibility of spectators
securing "A corner ON the seats. Per.
sons making request Tor more than
one set ~ tickets must supply the
name ot the persons for whom the adj.
diiional seats are wante,
Work Is now IN progress ON the
several thousand seats which Presl.
dent Comiskey rs adding 10 his mark
Most ~ these are permanent and will
bring the regular seating capacity of
the South Side park 10 $4,000. For
the worlds series, there will be- room
for $4,000 persons.
New boxes ~ concrete are being In.
stalled from the stand to the field.
eliminating the present abrupt drop.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-24
BIG CROWD EXPECTED AT
CONVENTION HALL DEDICATION

crowd that will tax the seating ca.
pacity Of the building Is expected to at.
tend the dedication Of Convention Hall
wednesday night. The Chamber Of
Commerce band an Ardmore institution
Of which the city is justly proud. will
present AN excellent program. included
IN which will be several vocal numbers
by some Of Ardmore's best talent.
Many people are purchasing tickets
at an advance on the announced price.
81. All Of the money derived from the
ticket sale will be devoted to the treas.
ury of the band. Aside from the print.
ing Of tickets there will be no expense.
the use of the hall having been donated
by the city and the free list" will be
suspended.
Convention Hall aff,rds an opportu.
nifty for Ardmore to entertain large con.
Ventions II will, insomuch as possible.
be devoted to public service. and its
opening this week is under especially
attractive conditions. The Chamber of
Commerce band is regarded as the best
organization Of its kind in the state and
IL Ardmore is to continue 10 boast sucb
an excellent advertisement Of the CITY.
tunds for It's support must be forth.
coming
The band under the direction Of
George d. Barnard, will comprise thirty.
tiVe people, including several musicians
secured at Dallas last week.
A special admission for school children
VIII be announced in the schools Wed.
nesday.
Seats can now be reserved at Frames
drug store Tickets may also be pur.
chased at that place.