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The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
DIR. JOHN HARVEY JACKSON
SAYS HE is NOT GUILTY

lenses. lie waived a preliminary
hearing and will be tried In the dis
trict court. He lacked even the abii-
ity to talk. He was effectively throt-
tied by his attorney. A. B. Nelzner,
who said that his clients bride OF four
days has already deserted him. and
got most Of his money" Jackson
styled himself ]. Harvey Jackson
when he came to Butte a few weeks
ago looking up the heirs to supposed
British fortune of nearly si5o. 900, 900.
Authorities say that many people were
taken in by his game.
His soiied collar. torn overcoat and
detected appearance. combined with
his strinsy. grayins hair. little became
a jaunty dark gray cloth hat his only
Continued on Page Two.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
|b|G LINER AFR|C
| SENT To BOTTOM
BY A SUBMARINE
Vessel Of 1899 Tons Burden
Lost as She Approaches
British Coast.

london. Feb lS. Lloyd's shipping
sssncy this afternoon announces that
ns White Star line steamship Afric
llsss tons gross had been sunk.
.ul OF the crew Of the liner was
hnded
las Exchange Telegraph company
els Inc Afric was sunk by sub
marine and that II of her crew are
Kissing
Lloyds also announced the sinking
me following vessels:
Grew landed
SIl'sn steamer Foreland, 1860 tons
British barkentine Ada.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
GREAT CREEK PORT
P|RAEUS IN FLAMES

London. Feb. i3.-F'ire is sweeping
through a large section of Piraeus
and has caused a heavy loss of life. ac-
eording to a Reuters dispatch sent
from the Greek port last night AT
the time the .ispstch was filed the fire
had been raging for four hours and
vas uncontrolled In spite of the com
hined efforts OF all the available Greek
firemen and soldiers. aided by French.
British and Italian sailors. The fire
started in a munition factory late Mon
day afternoon and spread rapidly over
a considerable area.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
SHIP CARRYING
AMBASSADOR IS
SAFE FROM HARM
Neither British Warship Nor
German U-BoatS Will
M0IeSt Her.
VESSEL WILL CARRY THE
LIMIT OF PASSENGERS
Bernstorff to Go Aboard From
United States Navy
Cutter.

New York, Feb. 13. = The busiest
place In the shipping district here to-
day is the office Of the Scandinavian
American line, where final arrange
ments are being made for the de-
parture Of the Frederick vlli., upon
which the German ambassador and his
staff will return to Europe. The as
surance Of safety from German SUBJ
marines and by safe conduct guar
antees from British war ships has
crowded the liner with passengers. II
is estimated that she will carry 100
persons In addition to her crew whom
she leaves port tomorrow.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff will be
carried from the railroad terminal
lCon finuad ON Para Three
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
Amin Prohibition Act Amended
and Advanced by
Senate.
FOUR NORMAL SCHOOL
MEASURES ARE KILLED
House Tables Motion to Re-
consider Additional JUS
tiCeS Proposal.

Special to the Post
Helena, Feb. l3.- Masons 10
per cent bill was killed in the
senate today after sharp discus
sion. This bill, known as H. B. 10,
fixed 10 per cent as the maximum
rate of interest that could be
charged in Montana. To make the
job thorough the senate after dis
posing of the Mason measure de-
liberately knocked S. B. l., by
Brewer, on the head 1t was
similar in its purpose to the
Eason bill.
The Mason bill had created much
debate in the house. II finally worked
its way through that body and arrived
breathless In the senate. where It was
referred to the committee on banks
and banking. majority OF that COM
mttee today reported the measure
with the recommendation that II be
killed a minority recommended the
bill for passage. Brewer and OShea
spoke in favor of the Mason bill and
the minority report Roberts opposed
the minority report. He declared that
the measure would work disaster to
many of the small banks in the new
farming sections OF the state These
banks, he said, found the hazard OF
business so great in such communities
that they We're entitled to larger rates
of Interest. To deprive them of the
4 right to collect 1t would result In the
closing Of the institutions which were
having an important part In the de-
velorment of the new sections
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
MERCURY DROPS OUT
OF SIGHT UPSTATE

MiddletoWn. " Y. Feb. 1S.-Reports
received from various sections Of
Orange and adjoining counties show
temperatures ranging from 27 TO 20
degrees below zero this morning. the
coldest of the season I'm this vicinity.
Several persons we're overcome by
cold
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13

Washington, Feb 13.-Berin's formal announcement
that the time has expired for all exceptions in the
% of rhlessness turned attention here today to the
rmstons which confront the American government in
whatever next steps may be taken to meet the situation
President Wilson abandoned his usual morning game of
golf and remained at work in his study In the afternoon
the cabinet met and went over the situation
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
The Alleged FIimflammer, Who
Caught Many Montana PeO-
Pile With His Story Of $780,
100000 British Inheritance,
is Bound Over for Trial.

Without freedom. friends. money. his
bride OF four days. or his sangfroid
John Harvey Jackson's debonair ap-
pearance and actions have deserted
him. The plucked bird is a sad look
ing "eritter." especially when he ap-
peared in Justice Doran's court this
morning and entered a plea of not
guilty to charges of obtaining $175
from Mrs. c. III. Bucher by false pre-
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
What it Will Do.

This measure" said Senator Sauls-
bury, may enable the government
without a declaration of war to assist
in preventing violation of information
al rights at sea, By giving assistance
to those engaged in abating unrecog-
nized and unwarranted systems of
warfare. II is a step that may be eff
fective In the present international
crisis without declaration of war on
nI1r ra RI
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
COOLEST DAY IN THREE
YEARS IN NEW YORK

New York. Feb. 13.-This is New
York's coolest day in exactly three
years. Temperatures dropped Off
cially to the zero mark for the first
time since Feb. 13. 1914. when the
reading was one degree below.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
Hundreds Rush to Get Passage on
the Safety Liner Frederick VIII
800 NAVAL GUNS SAID TO BE
EN- ROUTE TO NEW YORK HARBOR

New York, Feb. l3-There being unoaded the New
York yard today from railroad lighters number of
naval of various sizes which, according information from
the yard intended for the mng Of American merchantmen
this policy decided upon 1t said that
guns had been ordered delivered the for this purpose
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
WATCHING THE SITUATION.

Washington. Feb. 13.-The govern
ment was keeping a wstchful eye on
Cuban political conditions today. fol-
lowing the reports to the state de-
partment OF threatened revolution
over election troubles and the DEPART
rnents warning to Cubans not to
throw their republic into civil war
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
>I,'''' ny .. Guernsey Appointed
y congressman Evans as
ss;s %ssu'l OF His High Scholar
=, s''p; T.; Is Student at School
n, rosts Washington p,,-

wa.h,nss Washington Bureau.
I NJ poh' Feb. 1s.-Congressman
h aDno,s. as today made the follow
sasal 'hehts to the United States
essl F,ry F,aoemy at Annapolis: Prin-
stsrna,s Sn d. Guernsey. Butte; first
lsn.n n,', eiafence A. Fredeil. Butte.
ps.n,ea alef' .n also of Butte. was ap-
sa.s '0hd alternate in another
sreet , = guernsey. $50 South Main
eehool 4, ,.aeht ,,, at the Montana State
dp for aines and resident of this
erm by - years. won his appoint
" Ms high record IN nj.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
Kills the Bill.

On the other hand, the opponents -.
the bill declared that the banks were
OF no advantage TO community where
big rates of interest were charged. and
that unless they could do business on
a lower rate they were not entitled to
do business at all The senate did not
take that view of II, and the minority
report was defeated by a vote of 10
to 90 By the same vote the ma
10.nntinnnh -. r..x. I'll,
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
HklC WAS IN SERVICE
OF THE ADMIRALTY

w. WV York. Feb 13.-The Afric be-
~ - 70 the Oceanic Steam Naviga-
y so"pany subsidiary company
me-, ~ " "hlte Star line. Steamship
.ls familiar with the vessel,
.s 40 she had accommodations for
o,lv ~ WV passengers, second class
no sas was engaged in the Liver
pe Town and Australian
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
GERMANS EXCITED OVER
DEPARTURE Of SHIPS

London, Feb. 1s.-"President Will
son wishes to make an attempt to
break the German blockade; the
American government must be re-
sponsible for what happens" says the
Berlin vossische Zeitung In COM
menting on the report that two Amer
lean merchant vessels had left for the
blockaded zone. according to the Ex-
change Telegraph company's Copen-
hagen correspondent. The corre-
spondent reports that the announce
ment of the vessels departure had
caused a pronounced sensation in Ber-
lin.
The American vessels referred to
probably are the unarmed freight
steamers Orleans and Rochester.
which sailed from New York for Bor-
deaux on Saturday.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
MOST SERIOUS Ease OF
GERMAN U-BOAT CAMPAIGN
IS NOW FACING AMERICA
Three Serious Problems Are Before the
President for Immediate Solution.

Conference of Neutrals to Outline Rights of Ma
tons Not at War May Receive Support in the
United States-Loaning of Gums for the Arm
That Must Be Decided at Once.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
WEATHER FORECAST

MONTANA-Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday, not much change in tenn
perature.
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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Accident ON the Grade

Rumors were afioat here on Sunday
OF fatal accident that had occurred
on the Blue Lakes grade. but a little
investigation proved that the rumor
was In a measure unfounded- An
accident did occur. but fortunately
no one was injured. although an auto
was demolished. G. c. Fullner. man
ager of the Consolidated Wagon 4
Machine Co.. at this place. together
with A. !. Ledger. An employe OF the
company were returning from Twin
Falls. and while ascending the grade
on this side of the river. and when
at the hair pin turn. the brakes OF
the car refused to work. and the car
started backward down the grade.
The occupants of the car Seeing that
they could not control the same,
jumped just in time to save them
selves as the car plunged over the
embankment on the rocks far below.
The car was badly demolished. but
the occupants congratulate them
selves that they escaped without In
jury.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Special Attraction Coming

Next Saturday night the Snedecker
Stock Company will present THE
Man of the Hour. at the Amusement
Hall. This company comes direct
from a stock engagement OF 16 weeks
at the Auditorium Theatre at Poca-
tello.
The company ia headed by Ray
Snedecker and Marie Fuller. Mr..
Snedecker will be remembered by
the wonderful success he had while
playing the part Of Devil Judd Tolli-
YER In THE Trail Of the Lonesome
Pine" during that plays run in Chi
cago and New York City. Marie Full
er is one of the famous Fuller Sis
ters. being the younger sister OF Mary
Fuller. the famous screen star. and
is acknowledged to be just as clever
as her older sister Of motion picture
fame.
Every ticket sold to this show II
sold with an absolute guarantee
your money back II you are not salts
fed with tho show.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
"ood work team for sale. w. 8.
Mile West. " North.

uood work team for sale. w. 8.
Miller Mile West. " North.
Tae committee for the Harvest
nome dance requests that there be
no duding up. and bungalow ap-
rohs and cover-alls will be in order.
Miss Billie Burke Friday night and
marguerite Clark Saturday afternoon
ana evening at the Rialto Theatre.
TWO great stars In two great pic
tureh that you viii want to see.
III In need OF electric wiring At
your store. home or once, call phone
30. Frasers-Pence Co.
There Will be another OF those en-
Joyeble dances at the Appleton School
mousse on Friday evening OF this week.
Music will be furnished by the Pet
lngili orchestra. and all are cordial
ly invited
Auto storage batteries recharKed
and full line OF auto accessories.
Al Frasers-Pence Co. Phone so.
There Will be a stock sale at the
North Side Livery on Saturday az
ternoon or this week. Other articles
VIII also be sold and II you have any
thing to sell list 1t with Hartshorn
Clayton at once.
Auto storage batteries recharged
and a full line of auto accessories.
AT Frasers-Pence Co. Phone so.
Drs. Cromwell and Lamb. OF Good
ing are agitating the establishment
OF hospital at that place. Their
plan is TO organize Il company with a
capital OF $4,000. about half OF
which sum has already been subscrib-
ed
The sheep men are now measuring
up the hay they have contracted on
the tract. Fortunately for the farm
er there has been no heavy rain OF
snow storm to settle the stacks
which means quite a gain to them
In the tonnage
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

Hartshorn & Clayton conducted .
most successful sale for c. J. Man
ner on Tuesday OF this week. the
stock especially bringing very salts
factory prices. AS has been here
totore announced Mr.. Manner dis
posed OF his fne farm north OF town
and will remove to Myton. Utah.
where he has purchased place.
leaving for the latter place this week.
Mr.. Manners is among the early pion-
GERS on the tract and We wish him
unboundsd success In his new loca-
ton.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Obituary

Earl S. Chase died Sunday at 1880
p. m. At his home one-half mile west
Of Canyonside school house. He was
born In oxford County. Maine. Nov.
10. 1899. and was therefore almost
S5 years OF age at the time Of death.
In early manhood he moved to Osh-
kosh. Wis. He was one OF the fore
most dairy farmers OF that locality
for many years. In 1858 he married
Miss Sarah Cotton and nine years
ago the coupled celebrated their gold
en- wedding. Besides the widow he
is survived by one daughter. Mrs.
Ben O'Harrow. two grandchildren.
Frances and Earl O'Harrow. and
four brothers and sisters. Mrs. Mer-
selvia Beals. OF Oshkosh. Wis; Mrs.
Anna Barrett. OF Seard. Neb.; L. 8.
Chase. OF Minneapolis. Mimi. and A.
E. Chase. OF Davenport. Florida.
He was a man OF noble character;
= kind husband and father-a man
who gave his long life In loving SER
vice to others. Funeral services we're
held from tho residence at p. m.
Wednesday. and was conducted by
the Christian Science Society. inter
ment being In the Jerome cemetery.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

Ground was broken last week for
another new modern store building
on Main street. Mrs. Stella Moore.
having purchased the interest of r..
s. Frazer in the lot adjoining the
Puritan store on the west. has COM
menced the erection of brick store
room. which we understand is al
ready under lease for a term OF
years. 1t Is indeed wonderful the
number OF substantial business hous-
es that have been erected during tho
past year. and II reports are true. the
end ia not yet. as others as contem-
plated.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Smith leave
today for the east. expecting to spend
the winter visiting relatives and
friends. They will first 60 to Him
OILS, but as the severe weather ap-
proaches they will continue their
journey to Alabama. Although hay
Ing disposed of his farming interests
here, Mr.. Smith has no intention of
removing permanently from this sec--
ton, and expects to return to the
tract In the spring. Their many
friendsw ish. for them a most pleasant
and enjoyable trip. and a safe re-
turn.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

J. A. Armstrong departed for Boise
last evening. where he will attend a
conference OF Army Y. NJ. c. A..
workers. Prominent national speak
ers will be present and address the
conference. These speakers are d.
rect from the European fronts. and
are familiar with conditions there and
their addresses will certainly prove
interesting. We are in hopes to give
a short report OF the meeting by Mr..
Armstrong next week.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Thomas depart
ed last Saturday for Seattle. Wash.
where they expect to make their
home for the present at least. Mr..
Thomas having accepted a position
in the SHY yards at that place. These
Young people will be greatly missed
IN the community In which they re-
sided. and all wish for them success
and prosperity.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

The RIalto Theatre offers two big
attractions for Friday and Saturday
evenings OF this week. Upon che
former date Billie Burke will appear
in THE Mysterious Miss Terry" and
ON Saturday evening Marguerite
Clark will star In THE Amazons.
These are two great plays. produced
nv the leading film stars. A special
mot,nse will be given Saturday az
ternOon.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Of West Poin

Mr.. and Mrs. Porter OF West Point.
enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Porter's
mother, Mrs. w. A. Vincent. her
grandmother. Mrs. Davis, and her
brother and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.
Vincent. OF Jerome. Mrs. Davis is
past IS years OF age. and after rid
Ing from Jerome. complimented the
condition Of our highways" by stat
ing the ride had tired her more than
anything she ever did.--Wendell IT.
rigationist.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

Attention is called to an item on
another page entitled "Strswstack
Poisoning" and It will be we'll for
our farmers TO read this article care--
fully. Considerable stock In the
northern part OF the state has been
poisoned from eating at straw stacks.
and Il Is we'll to take some precau-
lions lest the same results may fol-
low here.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
For Sale

~ acres. with room house. city
water. electric lights. telephone, fam
lily orchard. and other necessary
buildings. Rock Cellar. Price $1,000.
Terms. Also lots. 4 room house.
porch, city water. barn, coal sheds.
etc. VIII sell for $3.50. Inquire at
Lincoln County Times Office. 36-tf.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

A letter received by the Times
from Harry Wright. another Jerome
boy. states that he is now assistant
veterinarian with American engi-
neers. and is receiving mis- training at
the American University. In Wash
ington. d. c.. and that he Is assigned
for early duty In France.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Notice 1. o. o. r.

All OF those who arc. or have boon,
good standing or not. are requested
to bring their wives. and Rebekahs
their husbands to a meeting At the
I. o. o. F. hall on the evening Of
session. A program and lunch will
be served.
Committee.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Teachers Examination

The regular examination OF teach
ers for state and county certificates
will be held at the Court House In
Shoshone. beginning At $3.50 a. m.
on November 18th. 18th and nth.
Stella Cook.
s6-3t. County Superintendent.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Notice

All notes and accounts OF the 6rm
OF Jaycox & Son are with me at the
Post Office. am sure all our old
customers know the reason for our
selling out our business and ! will
appreciate 1t veyy much II those ow-
ing us will call and settle at once.
Thanking all for past favors.
35-2t Thos. Jaycox.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31ST
Lost In Transit"
Featuring George Beban
Also Comedy
MscGowan 4 EichelbeIEer wan.
youf insurance. n.

Mseoowan q Eiehelbeiser wan
youf insurance. a.
The new town OF Ganett. on the
HALEY branch. is after sugar fac
tory
II You want anything in the lea
Their line. call on James Summers. II
r. s. Fuertado departed yesterday
for Boise. TO look after some business
matters pending there.
Fire. Life and Auto Insurance
Peters & keenan,. First National
Bank building.
The Barrymore Priscilla cab will
meet with Mrs Ed Wrcnn on Thurs
day afternoon November LIST.
Shure Catchem Fishing Tackle al
ways bring home thu fish. See THIS
line at Frasers-Pence Co.
Deputy Sheriff Lee Johnson was In
town Tuesday looking after legal
matters.
Liberty bonds are an investment;
not tax.
Z. c Gleason has commenced the
erection OF most commodious resi-
dence. The homo will he modern
one I'm every respect.
II you wish to be strictly In II at
the Harvest Home Dance tomorrow
evening. you will wear your ola
clothes.
IL might be well for you TO make
note in your memorandum oook
that the first killing frost OF III"
visited this locality on October loth'
All kinds OF harness repairing done
In a workman like manner by Jame'
Summers. the pioneer harness man.
Mrs s. Foster returned the hrs'
OF the week from quite an extenoeu
visit with friends at Cedar hapius'
Iowa. and other points in that vic'h'
ity.
II In need OF electric wiring al
your store, home CT otflce. call rnoh'
80. Frasers-Pence Co.
The public schools we're closed
yesterday In compliance with proc
lamation OF the president ana 'n'
governor OF the state making the oa'
Liberty Bond Day
The TALL work will soon be upon
you. Be sure that your harness. 1t
in good repair. See James sunn'nei
Miss Billie Burke Friday night ant
Marguerite Clark Saturday aiter"oo'
and evening at the Rialto Theatro
Two great stars in two gre"' p'0
tures that YOU will want to see
Frank Russell gloves. FOR sale p'
Jas. Summers. .,o,
Mr. I Deck announces an auc'i''
sale at the Roberts farm two n,'e
north of Jerome. tomorrow 'rr'
day) See a more detailed announce
ment OF the same In another coiu'""
shurs catchem Fishing Tackle al
ways bring home the hsh. See '"'
line at Fra sers-Pence CO.
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Smith were j
town the first of the week look'ns a.
ter some business matters They nav
rented their home here anu ""
mako their home for the present L
Salt Lake City.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

100 acres. fully improved large
house. barn. we'll. woven wire fence.
One-half in grass. balance has been
in grass. sl55 an acre. Terms.
az Barnett Stillwetl.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

You had better anticipate your Al
,a,fa seed wants now. 1t Is scarce.
We have 5000 lbs. OF choice seed
mat belong to az riend. II In need
of alfalfa seed come in and SOC US.
Won know what happened in the seed
game last year.
Frasers-Pence Co. Phone 80
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

The annual Harvest Home dance
under the auspices OF the ladies OF
The Civic Club will be held at the
Amusement Hall on Friday evening
OF this week Don't fail to be pres
ent. as you might win box of candy.
Tickets. 800 Everybody invited.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25
Wanted

Married man to take charge o.
ranch during the coming year
Steady work, and satisfactory ar
rangements with the right party. Fol
particulars inquire at
Frasers-Pence Co.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-25

The third cutting OF alfalfa is now
being put into the stack and the
yield Is probably the heaviest that
has been realized from the third cut
ting for several years. This is due
TO the fact that no killing frost oc-
CURED until last week. giving the hay
longer growing season than usual.