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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13

other cities. In the summer of 1896
the first steamship of the newly estab-
lished japanese line made port with
her cargo Of silks, teas, curios and
other valuable products Of the far
East. A.year later the first ship from
Alaska brought absolute proof Of the
intrinsic worth of Alaska's amazing
riches awaiting the prospector.
OF the gold that poured into Seattle
during the first year no estimate was
made. The first effect was to crowd
the city with men Of oil ages and ma
tionalities, bound for Alaska and the
Yukon territory. Seattle was electri-
fed with new energy.
Rail meets sail in any seaport city
entered by a single line Of track. but
Seattle has the advantage over any
other Pacific coast city in that here
more rails meet more sails. King coun-
ty, Of which the city is the county seat,
constitutes a port district, and Inn
%provements of harbor facilities are
under way on which the people of the
district have authorized an expendi-
luiC VI ~9otOVo,oVV. LIE OIilleu StuleS
government is building a ship canal.
connecting Lakes Washington and
Union with the waters Of Puget sound.
The Duwamish waterway opens the
lOw-lying lands In the southern part
Of the city and into the county to trans.
portation and manufacturing enter
prise. With all these undertakings. de-
manding expenditures a~ggregating $2O,-
100000. Seattle will have facilities for
traffic handling and industrial develop
ment that cannot be afforded by any
other Pacific city.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
Live and Learn.

In Precinct g. Mgncie, the registrar
asked of il youth: DO YOU CLAIM eX-
II have n Wife and child, AMI see
no way in which l could support them
in the army was the reply, which
was noted. and the youth left.
A few minutes later the young man
came rushing back, all out Of breath.
waving his card: Hey. change this
card" he shouted. 1--WE just been
home, and find l now have two chill
dren instead Of one."--Indianapolis
News.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
TAKING PLACES OF MEN IN REPAlR SHOPS.

The railroads, like every other in
dustry, have to confront the possibility
of the men being called away to fight,
and they are preparing to replace the
men with women.
Already this work Of filling the gaps
left by the fighting men is holding the
graph shows the first women to be en-
ployed by an American railroad in
their operating service. They are en-
ployees of the Baltimore & Ohio sys-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
Big Summer Enrolment.

A 10 per cent increase in enroll.
ment IN the summer school at the
University of South Dakota justified
the forecast of a few weeks ago, when
the officials Of the university declared
that war conditions would have little
or no effect on the summer enroll
ment. Courses that are designed es-
peclally for teachers are proving more
popular than eve before, and many
OF the summer students are expert
enced South Dakota teachers who
and who are completing work for un-
d~ergraduate or graduate degrees at
the University of South Dakota. Many
Of the teachers in South Dakota
schools obtained credit through cor
~respondence and extension work last
winter. Inquiries from prospective
students point to a normal enrolment
In September, when the regular SEES
sion begins. Last year more than
500 students were enrolled, and there
may be a slight advance over that
number during the school year 1917
1918. Another impelling reason for
increased enrolment, besides the on.
portunities offered teachers and grad
uate teachers. is the tremendously in
creased demand for college trained
mel n women. During the world
war and after its conclusion there will
be such a shortage OF university train
ed men and women as has never been
known before. The United States
government authorities have urged
that young men and women remain
in universities and colleges until their
services are absolutely necessary for
national defense.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
many RAIL WRECKS
Roads Badly Run Down Under
Stress of War Service.
TRACK IN POOR CONDITION
For Two Years It Has Been impos-
sibIe to Give Trackage and Rolling
Stock Necessary care-skilled
Labor Lacking.

Central Europe's food problems have
during recent months been adversely
influenced by the fact that slowly the
railroads are losing their efficiency and
are no longer able 10 do their share in
the distribution of these necessities.
The war has made heavy demands
upon the lines, and it has been impos.
sible to give trackage and rolling stock
the care they require.
For almost two years now the rail.
roads have been neglected. This and
the heavy traffic oyer many Of the prin-
cipal lines due to the war have made
the railroad system a mere shadow OF
what it was formerly.
Tracks in Poor Condition.
Ballasting has been very Indifferent
IL done by old men, boys, womel and
prisoners Of war, with the result that
ly severe, a condition which in its turn
has caused a rapid deterioration of
the rails and rolling stock.
Lack Of skilled labor has prevented
the state and private railroads from
keeping the rolling stock in good re-
pair. This compelled a ~lessening In
the speed of trains. A reduction Of
carrying capacity Of the roads has also
resulted. Locomotives especially are
in poor condition. In their case neg
lect was added to more and heavier
service.
1t is very doubtful whether in all of
central Europe it would be possible to
find en- engine capable Of performing
a service within GO per cent Of its for
mer efficiency. This is especially no
ticeable in cold weather, when the
steam issuing from q hundred leaking
joints illustrates what per cen Of BOW
er is derived from the coal burned.
Lines Tied Up by Wrecks.
Hardly a week passes without some
wreck. Most Of these have been to
freight trains, since the sweeping re-
auctions in the speed OF passenger
trains were made last fall. The fact
that the lines r then tied up for
hours ut a time increases the difficulty
Of the traffic situation.
Last winter thousands Of tons Of po-
tatoes and other vegetables were
ruined in this manner, trains having to
be s~idctracked for days in order to
clear lines of wrecks and then permit
delayed military transports to pass.
The outlook in railroad matters in
central Europe is extremely gloomy.
Many of the lines must be entirely re-
laid with ties and rails before 4 normal
traffic can be conducted over them.
While the war lasts this work cannot
be done, and with each day the de-
probation increases IN almost geometri-
cal proportions.
The yards Of most railroad cen.
tiers are. clogged with rolling stock
which is no longer ~serviceable. Should
the war last another two years central
Europe will be obliged to completely
re-eQuip most Of its lines.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
d

"Have you a calendar for 19l4?"
asked the gentleman.
II don't know. SIR replied the sales
person. 1--WE might have such q thing
among the odds and ends in the base
ment. But II you wish to make a gift
to someone, surely a calendar for
1917"
This is for a lady who is-er-a
bit sensitive a5out her age, you see.
And / thought-well, it would be more
delicate, in a manner of speaking."-
Judge.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
TRAINS BY TELEPHONE

Displacing the telegraph, the
telephone is to be used for dis
patching trains on the entire
line of the Southern railway sys-
TEN between Washington and
Atlanta, GAO miles.
Between Washington and
Spencer, n. c.. the telephone is
now in use, and authority has
just been given for the construc-
ton Of two copper telephone cir
cults between Spencer and At
lanta, 314 miles.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13

TEN at LOrain, O., where the company
handles its largest lake coal and ore
traffic.
They are holding various positions
in the shops. The four in the picture
wearing overalls are connected with
the locomotive and car repair shops.
The others, reading from left to right,
fill the positions Of Oilhouse superin-
tendent, blacksmith's helper, yard
cleaner, clerk in the shop office and
~assorter of small supplies and scrap
material.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
Can practice in Supreme Court.

n supreme court admitted the
following attorneys on their certif.
Gates from the law department Of the
state university: John X. Bartelero.
Lead; Clio c. Cloier, Mobridge; J..
Henry Elk, Vermillion; Oscar Cigfried
Ericsson, Sioux Falls: Sam G.. Horner.
Sioux City, Ia; William Chadwick
Hvtchins. Sioux City, Ia; Jerry H
hammers, Delford L. Olson, Willow
Lakes: Edward H. Fuhr, Highmore;
H. Barney Sc~hneckloth, Bridgewater;
Leo F. Tierney. Manchester, Ia:
Charles 8. Wackerman, Vermillion;
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
win Damage Tire.

Most modern ars Ire equipped with
~demountable rims and carry the tires
Inflated On these rims at the rear Of
the cor. This necessitates heavy sus-
pension brackets. Care should be
taken that these tires are securely
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
Japanese Clearing Houses.

The first bankers clearing house es-
tablished in Japan on the foreign
model was that at OsalD, for hundreds
IOf years the trade center Of the coun-
try, In 1873. It was not until eight
years later that Tokyo followed suit.
opening her clearing house IN 1sa7 To
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13

the street, fine structures Of steel, con-
crete, srpne and brick, lifting their
faces to the sky, overlooked by the
mountain heights of the neighborhood.
The L. C. Smith building, ~ stories
high, is the highest building In the
world outside of New York city. while
surrounding 1t are examples of the best
and most modern In building struc-
lures.
In 1900 census reports gave Seattle a
population of $4,000, while In July,
1915, the population was reported as
10000 It must be remembered that
the first railroad did not enter until
1884, and that a fire destroyed $1,000
600 worth of property in 1889, but re-
CARELESS of these handicaps, the spirit
Of the people remained undaunted.
The sawmill was Seattle's first in
dustry. The city Is virtually built on
q lumber foundation. The wonderful
timber of the state gave the
first means Of livelihood to the early
settlers, and the Development of the
lumber and single industries has
marked the stride Of progress in every
.lne. For years Seattle's annual out
put of shingles has exceeded that of
any other city in the world. Not only
is the city headquarters Of the lumber
industry OF the Pacific northwest, but
the major part Of the shingles manu-
featured In the entire United States
nre made In this state alone. The
manufacture and export OF lumber
products from Seattle to all parts Of
the world form one Of Seattle's lead
Ing industrial resources.
Largest Lumber Mllls.
The largest lumber mills In the
world are located at Port Blakeley.
Just opposite the city on Puget sound.
Uncle Sam has locked some 100000
acres Of timber land into his forest re-
serves In the state Of Washington.
This reserve II being conserved for the
tsse Of future generations, while sevt.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
Why Do Rifle Barrels euret?

Although shotguns and rifles are
tested with loads which give pressures
far above those produced by ordinary
ammunition, swollen or burst gun bar.
rels are not uncommon The cause II
either attributed to defective amnu.
milton or to m obstruction In the bore.
such - snow or dirt. The pressure
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
No Wonder.

The cynical person was standing In
front of q part Of IN exhibition of local
art talent labeled Art Objects"
The native, swelling with pride,
awaited the visitors verdict.
"What do you think Of our eff6rts7s'
he asked at last.
WELL" said the cynical one, Il sop
pose Art does object, aud I emit
blame her. but there doesn't seem to
be any help for It"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13
First Timetable.

The frst railway timetable history
records is that produced by a native
Of Manchester, Eng, one George Brad
shaw. who died In 1853. II was indeed
"a sttime-tnhla dna luxAc fna r,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-13

Takes 4 haek oeak.
aThey say he u IN authority - ~
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10

Visiting Cards at The Index Office
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10
PORTLAND MARKET REPORT
Cattle.

Receipts of cattle yesterday were
baout 1000 head including some 400
head of California steers. They were
not of very good quality, although
they were heavy and were well winter
ed. The string was weighed at S1O.25
straight. About 300 head were on
the market that are better cattle by
so per cent. There was good de-
mand and beef steers were sold mostly
on a steady basis, while cows all
brought rs cents higher prices. One
load of light steers brought S11.25
with another load at 81. Prime heavy
steers sold from S10.75 to S11. Medium
steers ranged from So to 1925. There
were no prime cows in the receipts,
good kinds bringing from 1925 to
$3.50 with medium grades from So to
S8.75.
Hogs.
A liberal supply of hogs were here
yesterday Demand from killers was
rather slack, although there was a
good speculation demand which
strengthened the market. Prices were
all on a steady basis in all lines ex-
cept pigs, which were rs cents lower.
Heavy pigs sold from s15.65 to $15.85
while lights brought $3.50 to S15.65.
Pigs sold from S13.75 to SLABS.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10
ASKS FOR ARMY FUND
Y. NJ. c. A. Appeals for Funds t6
Carry on Work in Camps.

A campaign for million dollar
fund to carry the ennobling influence
of the Y. NJ. c. A. to the training and
concentration camps of Uncle Sans
volunteers is being waged by the Ma
tional Y. M. C. A. organization. OF
this amount Idaho is asked to contri-
butte 100000.
In the interest of this fund, Richard
E. Randall, general secretary of the
Boise Y. NJ. C. A, appeared before the
Commercial Club Tuesday evening to
present the claims for support for
this work and ask that Gem County
do its share, which is placed at not
less than $500. Mr.. Randall is force
full speaker, and his earnestness and
eloquense carry conviction. He was one
of the Y. NJ C. A. workers who went
with the Oregon militia unit to the
Mexican border last year, and as he
told of the work that his organization
had done in the Oregon's camp to
protect the boys from the debasing in
fluence of the camp followers, every
man in the audience listened with the
deepest interest and became convinced
that here was a cause worthy of the
fullest measure of support.
"Any father or mother who would
like to have special friendliness shown
a soldier boy can write to the Y. NJ.
C. A. giving the name, company and
regiment, describing the situation and
we will forward it to the proper Y.
NJ. C. A. secretary" said Mr.. Randall
"That is what we are organized for
and whether we receive the request or
not it is the knowledge that every
father and mother want their son
kept under friendly, sensible, helpful
influence that causes US to proceed
with our organization and the reason
we are now making the appeal"
President Rundstrom was named as
chairman of a committee to be APP
pointed by himself to solicit contribu
tons to the amount of at least 5000,
Gem county's quota. The churches
will announce the needs of this cam
paign at their Sunday services.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10

The Union Pacific railway has in
troduced an innovation in service to
the public by inaugurating what is
called the Travel Bureau. The func-
ton of this bureau is to provide in
formation about the great scenic spots
of the West and to map out it itinerar-
les for tours to fit any pocketbook or
desire. Offices that are furnished like
drawing rooms instead of ticket of
fees are being opened in ali the large
Eastern cities for the comfort and
convenience of intending pleasure and
business travellers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10

to $4,000; tax of per cent on the
difference between $4,000 and $500,
or $40; surtax of l per cent on all
over $4,000, or $25.
A single man with $500 income
would pay $245. He would pay $40 at
2 per cent on income between $1,000
and $4,000; $3.50 at A per cent between
$4,000 and $500, and surtax of s25
at l per cent on the $2500 above
$4,000.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10

One may have two inches here and
four feet further it will widen to three
feet and more. This hoodoo is not
caused by spooks and the like, nor
from superstition nor the ground or
ore, and a mining company can make
good. Wonder if it is possible that
this hoodoo has been proken by the
above strike or whether we will drop
back into the same old rut?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10
EVERYONE HIT
BY WAR TAX
Will Even Raise Letter Postage to 8
Cents-POstcards 2 Cents.

The war tax bill extending its ex-
cises to the fabric of every American
home was formally presented to the
house Wednesday by the ways and
means committee with plans for quick
passage.
AS a forecast of what may come
later, it proposes special taxes to raise
81 300 100000 in addition to the pres
ent normal annual revenue of 81, 5OO,-
100000 When it's terms are effective
the American people will be paying
direct taxes of s33 per capita. The
people of the British Isles-half as
many-now pay per capita taxes of
$50.
While the principal features of the
new war levy are the increases in in
come and profits taxes, increases in
internal revenue rates and increases
of customs duties, many provisions
reach the innermost structure of every
home and make up list of taxes pro-
badly the most formidable ever faced
by the American people.
The household light, heat and tele-
phone bills, admission tickets to
amusements, fire and life insurance,
railway tickets, automobiles, automo-
bile tires and tubes, soft drinks, post
age rates, golf clubs and baseball bats,
club dues, and a host of other every
dav necessities or luxuries, come un-
der the taxation.
Increased tax schedules hit every
single man whose income is $1,000 a
year, every married man who gets
$1,000.
1t comes heaviest on the rich, 33
per cent tax being levied on incomes
of 100000 and up and on big corpor-
ations, whose rate is increased from 2
to per cent. Taxes on whisky, wine,
cigarettes and tobacco are doubled. In
heritance taxes are jumped one-third.
A 10 per cent raise is tackled on all
tariffs; the normal income tax is
while the sur-taxes are raised
and the exemptions lowered.
The bill would lay a 16 per cent
tax on excess profits; and tax up
to Is per cent on inheritances.
An amusement tax of L per cent
per each 10 cents or fraction of 10
ticket cost is imposed, thus hitting all
movie shows and theaters.
Increased postage rates on news
papers, arranged in zone system, are
such that publishers say they will
force many newspapers out of bust
ness. Already protests against many
features of the law are pouring In
and attacks upon it will center in the
public hearings before the senate fl
nance committee. One of the hardest
tights on the bill, it is predicted, will
center about the increases in the ex-
,ess profit tax. New income tax
schedules also may meet stubborn OPP
position. Committee explanations of
he involved language of the income
ak section show that its practical
,peration would be as follows:
1t proposes a normal tax of 2 per
ent on individual incomes between
1000 and $4,000, if single, and $4,000
md $4,000 if married or the head of
amily. An additional normal tax of
per cent will be added in the case
f larger incomes. At $4,000 an addi-
ional surtax, graduated until at
100000 and over it reaches 80 per
ent, would be imposed.
A married man with $500 income, I
or example, would pay tax OF S2O5 ,
t would be assessed in this manner;
n exemption of $4,000; tax of 2
er cent, or $40, on the next $4,000 up 6
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10
To Horse Breeders.

Felix, the thoroughbred Percheron
will make the season of 1917 as fol
lows:
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at
VanDeusen home ranch.
Wednesday and Thursday at Little
Willow creek ranch.
Friday and Saturday at Birds
barn in Emmett.
Terms-s15 to insure with foal. $40
for season. SIS for single service.
CLARENCE KIRK, Manager.
Visiting Cards at The Index Office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10
YOUNG ORCHESTRA LEADER

Miss Roup is probably the youngest
successful orchestra leader in the
northwest, having filled two months
engagement the last summer with the
Wallowa Lake Amusement company.
The orchestra led by her also furnish
ed music for the Wallowa county fair.
Miss Roup is only IA years old and a
native Of Wallowa county.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10

The above clipping from the news
items of the Spokesman Review of
Oct. 16, 1910 refers to the young lady
now playing at Dewey Pavilion. She
has added to the above eight years of
actual experience and ranks today as
one of the best business violinists in
Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-10
Rare Bargain in High
Grade Piano

We have located at Emmett
strictly high grade piano, which, if
taken at once, will be sold at a posi-
tive bargain. Liberal terms to a res
ponsible party. Particulars will be
furnished to anyone interested by
making application to The Denver
Music Company, Denver, Colorado.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
MIKE MIELOEk IN HOSPITAL
WITH WOUND THAT MAY
COST HIS LEG
Mike Bober, UnfriendIy Fellow Coun.
tryman. Held BY Police Charged
With the Deed.

Mike Mieldak, Pole. lies in the
North Wheeling Hospital with a dan,
oorous gunshot wound in his leg. and
The police are holding Mike Bober, a
"ilnw.counIryman. who is declared TO
have fired the contents Of double
barrel shot-un through The fieshy part
Of MieIdek's right leg. The wounded
man may suffer the amputaion Of his
lee. il was said last night.
The shooting occurred about twelve
O'Clock Tuesday night. in Peter Pirvo.
wars Polish boarding house AT NO. oo
Bow street. Mieldek was rushed 10
thr hospital in the city ambulance and
Chief of Police J. &. Sill, Detectives
Joe Schlick and Dave Cleary and Mo-
torcycle Officer Walter ,Worls began
hunt TO ascertain who did the shoot
ing. Yesterday they placed Bober nm
der arrest, charged with firing the
shot. and took Pirvowar. the boarding
boss. into custody as witness. Both
are held without bond.
According TO Chief Sill and Lieu
tenant Tom Kelly. Bober and Miedek
had not been friends for some time.
They had secured one OF The shells
manufactured in this city. the police
say. and loaded it 10 fire Il slute 10 the
Fourth. Just as tho improysed can
non was fired, it is said Rober sieyed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-05
Personals and Briefs,

y. Peabody Atkinson. who mas hc"n
travelling extensively over IN" northern
part Of The Tinted States for The past
year. abs returned home. ana Is visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs T.. NJ Akin
son, OF Elm Grove. for som" time.
Miss CARR" l.iltl". rf Nnerltne, s
visiting relatives in Elm Grove fer
several days.
Miss Elan"he Smith. Of SrrinSd dale,
is spending several days With relatives
in Bcllaire.
Miss Cora Ncwrll. OF WrlISburS. is
spending several days the guest Of rel
;ttiveS in Fulton.
Miss Mar WayInan. who WAS ap.
pointed delegate To- III" international
conference q; teachers training classics
by the rhilathru .Elhl" rlaSS Of tie
Slnuc Presbyterian church of Elm
Wis. whcrc il viii he held.
l.. u. NrSlnr. Of Cleveland. is spend
ing some lime with relatives in Elm
Grove.
Arnold Ch"ss"r. OF Elm Grove. is
spending his vacation III itIilauIng. Ia.
Joe Hur$lry. Of lark"r$burp. is tho
guest ut relatives and friends ~
LeAthcrwond for the res. Of the week.
Miss Elsie Dcrringrr "f M"rsantown
Is spending tho week end the guest Dt
friends and relatives in Fulton.
Miss Virginia l;c"k. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel j. Errk. al Pleasant
Valley. is recovering after nm attack III
diphlhcria.