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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-05-04

Montpelier. Idaho. May 4. 1917
Best prices paid for dressed hogs
and veal by williams q Hess.

Best prices paid for dressed hogs
and veal by Williams q Hess.
May was ushered In with q six
inch snow fall.
For piano tuning, leave orders at
Nelson's music store.
e. D. Whitman was elected a
member of the board of trustees in
Soda Springs. last week.
We have a good line OF rugs to
choose from for spring clsan-up.-
Nielsen Furniture Co.
Mrs. Lee Jones went to Blackfoot
Monday for a weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. Chas. Harris.
A beautiful line of Marqueeette for
curtains at II. B. Whitman's.
MT. and Mrs. Herman Hoff re-
turned last Friday from their
months honey moon trip to califor-
mia.
B. r. Ritter was up from Logan .
couple of days this week looking af-
ter the interests Of the Ritter Bros.
Drug Co.
Let Thor G. Nelson tune and re-
pair your piano and you will have
no regrets. s-----=----l
John, son Of Mr. and Mrs. J.. Al
Upper, formerly OF this city, but
now of Pocatello. has Joined the
United States Marina Corps service
We have q complete line Of ko-
oaks and supplies. Now Is the time
to buy. 1t ia q pleasure 20 show our
line. Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
orson Sleight OF Paris. who has
been working for the Phoenix Con-
struction Co., left last Saturday to
take up his residence on his dry farm
on Raft river, near the Idaho-Utah
state line.
The wonderful Magnolia and Pathe
Photographs at Nelson's. soid on
easy payments.
Yesterday the Ryan brothers had
the body of their mother. which wa
buried in the city cemetery, disin
TERED and this morning they will &C
company It to Salt Lake, where i
viii be buried in Mt. Calvary GENE
terry.
Acme quality of paints and stains
at the Nelson Furniture Co.
An interesting meeting of the Gen
Of the Mountain club was held at tn
home of Mrs. Chas r. Wheeler Oh
April rs. The next meeting will b
held at the home OF Mrs John Beck
with on May 10. AL members ar
urged to be present.
Get yourself = Majestic range.
you want the bsst--Nielsen Furni
tnra G0.-------e
Leo wing. who conducted a lauu
dry here for a number Of years, r.
Gently sold ont on account Of failin
health Leo Bow. the new proprie
tor. Is an experienced Iaundryma
! and says that he viii turn ont wor
on short notice and at the same Of
prices.
Ihavs just received a shipment {
midsummer hats for ladies -
misses. They are the very latest an
viii be sold at reasonable prices
kRwm i - Whlnwmamm
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-05-04

glasses make study g pleasure. Dr.
Chiffon will be In Montpelier May
II. %. %. "a. IS and q; Office 0v.
"a Modern drug store. At Stuck
nome III Paris May rs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-05-04

We notice that flags flying from
poles are left up all night. This Is
contrary 10 military rules. Flags
should not be left flying or other
wise displayed during the night. but
should be hoisted at sunrise and
lowered at sunset. At every u. s.
military post the flag Is lowered 81
Ladies' house dresses from -
cents up. also . very pretty line Of
chiIdren's dresses and boys wash
suits at H. b. whitman's.
At the village election in Mccain
mon last week G. H. Greene was
elected as one Of the board Of trus-
tees. Mr.. Greene was formerly
manager of Ritter Bros. Drug Co. 81
this place.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-16

of the American league was giving
out belligerent statements regarding
Henry, the matter is left in the hands
of the Washington club.
johnson in New York says he
never gave out a statement that
Henry would be run out of baseball.
Ban was quoted in local papers as in
Weighing against the catcher.
The American league has severed
relations with the fraternity, which
makes little difference in baseball, as
there was no chance for a strike at
any stage of the proceedings. So far
as the organized majors are con-
cerned, there is no organization Of
ballplayeTs.
In a patriotic vein, the American
magnates adopted a resolution de-
claring for military drill of ballplay-
ers, and the noble athletes will get
one hour of civilian drill each day of
the spring training season. They
will march to and from the ball parks
in sOldierly array. Just what the drill
at the parks is to consist of is some
thing yet to be determined.
For the sake of the Cub athletes
it is to be hoped the National league
does not follow the lead of the Amer
lean. Cub players are looking for
ward to trips from hotel to ball park
in some of Mr.. Wrigley's finely uphOl-
stored motor cars and the footwork
would be a great blow to them.
Doc Buckner will probably be color
guard of the SOx team.
President Weeghman of the Cubs
failed to put over any big deal in
New York and is coming back disap-
pointed. He wanted Hornsby or
Groh, according to New York adj
vices. Hornsby is too valuable to be
disposed of by the Cards, and it is
doubtful if Groh would be of much
permanent assistance to the North
Siders.
There is a growing bunch that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-16

short. He may not hit heftily, but
only two shOrtstOps in the big league
hit better than .235 in 1916.
Because of a mix-up between box
ing promoters there will be no fight
between Les Darcy and Mike Gibbons
in Milwaukee April 10. Tom Andrews
has a Geographic acceptance from
Darcy to meet Jeff Smith some time
in March, and Frank Mulkern would
not care to take a chance on public
ity for a GibbOns-Darcy affair with
the possibility always ahead that
Smith would sink the Australian.
Darcy doesn't like the go with Glib
bons,a anyhow, as dispatches from
New York side yesterday.
Jimmy BIouin and Tony Karlicek
wound up their 4O-game match at
HOVOrka's last night, Blouin winning
by 316 pins for the series.
Chick Harley, Ohio State football
star, will compete with the Buckeyes
in dual meet against University Of
Chicago at Bartlett gym tonight.
Harley is entered in the spTints.
Capt UnderhilI of the Northwest
ern basketball team was declared in
eligible because of study conditions
on the eve of the Puppies meeting
with Ohio State in Patten gym to-
night.
WeIker Cochran went out ahead of
George Sutton in their 1872 billiard
match at Mussey's and now leads,
1000 to 1927. Cochran scored 419
to 127 for Sutton last night, going
out in 13 innings.
Basketball Scores
I. A. c. 43, M. A. c. %.
st. Cyril Is, ST. Rita 6.
Schurz heavies 10, Lake View II.
Waller heavies Is, Sem II.
Lane heavies %, Harrison 13.
Crane heavies Is, Marshall 9.
Tilden bantams II, Phillips IL.
Bowen lights Is, Calumet 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

Such investments will bring in any where from AZ per cent to per cent or more, according to the risk. This week United States Steel common, aft CT selling below 100 last February on the announcement by Germany that un- restricted submarine warfare would begin at once, reached last years high record of 129%. A week ago the price for those shares was 115T.
 Steel common was first traded in on the curb market when issued" on March 26, 1911. with the price at 33, Two days later the shares were traded in on the New York exchange with the price advancing rapidly to 55 Before the end of 1901. however, 24 was touched. and the decline continued un- til the low record of Sas established in 1904.
 It was 1908 before Steel common made a new high record at 5S%. That was the year dividends began to be in- creased fraction each quarter, those increases continuing until the new high record of 94R was made in 1909.
 As late as 1915 Steel common was again down to SS. On September 6, last, for the first time in the history of the company the price of the com mon shares crossed par. The rise con- tinued until 129% was reached Novem- Der 27.
 Prior to last year the high yearly record for trading in Steel common was 26,6S9,000 shares changing hands in 1909. Last years trading was S5,- 495.75O shares R.L.B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
THE IMPORTANCE OF
 KEEPING RUSSIA FIRM

Much has been said of the liberty of the world" In his mission to Eu- rope, Root will strike the most inn portant blow for the preservation of that liberty. He will endeavor not only to save the allies, the liberty of the world, the democratic idea of gov ernment, but Russia itself. For, If Russia should abandon the cause of the allies, its new form of government, for a certainty. would fall beneath the intrigue and masterful strategy of Germany and the entente, with the assistance of the United States, would have great difficulty in succeeding years to crush the German empire.
 The exact importance of Russia as an ally of the United States Is recog- nized by the state department, but possibly not recognized by the citizens of the United States at large. It is firmly believed by every student of conditions that in the end the allies, irrespective of Russia, will triumph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

Washington, May Especial )-To Elihu Root has fallen the honor of performing the most delicate and at the same time the most vital work of the preIimiharies incident to the ac- tive participation of the United States fin the European war.
 If Russia remains firm as an ally of England, France, Italy and the United States, the more certain and the more rapid will be the final annihila- tion of the German empire. If, on the other hand. Russia abandons the cause of the allies, or remains in luke warm attitude, the conclusion of the work in which the United States Is en- gagged will be accomplished at an in- definite date and at cost in blood and money beyond the imagination of man.
 To compose the differents existing between the rival factions of new Rus sia, and to reconcile and placate the various leaders who. in the chaotic sit- uation. are straining to grasp the reins of power, Is the task allotted to Root. If he succeeds, he will have dealt the most crushing blow to the Teutonic Kingdom. If he fails. then the United States will have to shrug It's shoulders and make the best of a T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
RUSSIA UNCONQUERABLE
 OPINION OF EXPERTS

Sometime ago Representative Hill of Connecticut. from the republican viewpoint, an eminent tariff expert, declared after a tour of Europe, that Russia had never been conquered that Russia was unconquerable. He predicated that statement not only on the intrinsic value of the Russian as nghting man, but on the geographi- cal condition and the unlimited varied resources of the empire. He elucidated by declaring that if Russia, sustained by the enthusiastic support of every man within it's border. by the condi- tions of the country which make per- manent successful hostile incursions impossible, and by the resources of the country, unlimited and varied to an exceptional degree. no foe could prevail against 1t.
 In the present world crisis, the view or MT. Hill is the view of the battling countries of Europe and of the United States. If Russia fights with the al- lies, 1t will forever be a tenacious enemy on the heels of the Kaiser If 1t becomes lukewarm-not an enemy but a lukewarm friend of the allies It's unlimited food production will fill the empty stomachs of the Hohenzol- fern family and fortify that family Tor continuation for an indefinite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
Field Hospitals Will Be Established at Chickamauga

Chattanooga, Tenn. May 2s.-It was an- nounced at Fort Oglethorpe today that four field hospitals and four ambulance corps will be established on Chicka- mauga Park June 1. The 210O men to be trained in these departments will come in groups of BOG the first of June l.
 The embryonic soldiers in training at Chickamauga got their first drenchine today, being caught in a downpour ot rain while on a long hike which closed the second weeks training. The thirc weeks exercises beginning Monday will include platoon drills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
William Converts St. Paul Stock Into Money for
 Making Exchange
ACTUARIES ADVICE
 INVESTMENT WISE
John D. Rockefeller Has Bought Ten Millions of Liberty Bonds Out of His Regular
 Income

New York, May 2s.-(special. )-John D. Rockefeller bought $5,ooO,Ooo liberty bonds this week. That makes s10.ooo,ooo of the new S4s per cent war bonds the old head of the Standard oil now owns. How many liberty bonds have been purchased by William Rockefeller has not been made public: but if gossip heard this week in reliable banking circles is cor rect, Brother william'ss holdings are large. very large.
 There Is an interesting story behind the large purchases of liberty bonds that have been made by William Rockefeller. John D. bought his liberty bonds with accumulated dividends and interest checks; that is. from accumulated in- come. Brother Williams' represent & shifting of investments.
 According to the stories whispered about this week in Wall street invest ment circles, after the war tax bill was announced at Washington, indicating what was to be done in the way of levy ing against large incomes, William Rockefeller employed the services of ac- tuaries to go over his investment holdings and figure out where he would stand as between those holdings and the new tax exempt 31z per cent United States gov errment war bonds. The final decision reached was that he would be better off by making B heavy shift to the liberty bonds. It was selling of investment se- curities iby William Rockefeller, such as St. Paul, Consolidate Gas. Standard Oil. that helped to make the very low prices recently established in the open market.
 Take St. Paul, for example. Only few days ago no Jess than 10 issues of that company's bonds were selling at new low records, while the common shares were down to 697s That price compares with 92 early this year, 1021s last year, and 199ss established back In 1906, just after it was decided by the board of directors to break the bounds that were holding back the Company and build to the Pa- cific coast.
 With the old conservatfvely managed St Paul railways common stock below 70 Wall street began to shake its head and point out how, in order to build the 40O0 new miles to the Pacific coast, the com- pany's bonded debt had been increased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Schools of Limestone Count


 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As a result of the 3-mill school tax election. held on May 15, the public schools of the county will be for nine months. absolutely free, no fees to be col lected for any purpose
 The three counties lying wholely on the north side of the Tennessee river. are throwing bouquets at themselves. for these counties have recently held kind of civic childrens day service, In which the children were magnified and honored and their education assured.
 On April 23, Madison led off with a large majority, followed by Lauderdale, on May T, with a creditable majority, and then came Limestone on the 18th with majority of 21S out of a vote of 1213. for. the school tax. The eleven strictly rural beats in Limestone gave a majority of 13. The result of the cleo ton in Limestone was specially gratify- ing, because on two former occasions she refused to levy 1-mill school tax, but now we feel that we are a regular Woodrow Wilson progressive. since Lime stone led all the other counties in Ala bama. in the number of schoolhouses built and repaired, during the last four years, and now she is the only county in this section of the state whose board of education guarantees nine months school term. When we have vacancies in our schools we will be glad to welcome good, progressive teachers from other counties, who want to improve their en- vironments.
 And now, Mr. editor. when weary of the tripod, and when you want to rest the eye and tune the heart to singing, just look northward, and behold Madison, Lauderdale. Limestone, the mothers of governors, statesmen and judges, as they rest contentedly in the beautiful Tennes- see valley, with Tennessee in the back ground, and with their southern borders bathed by the waters of the majestic Tennessee. beautiful for situation. They are destined to be the pride and joy of the entire state
 M. K. CLEMENTS.
 Athens. May i25. 1o17
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

period of the carnival Of blood which has no duplicate in the pages of his- tory.
 It Is therefore essential that Rus sia be kept within the bounds. It Is therefore apparent that the work to be accomplished by Root Is of the most vital character It Is therefore obvi- ous why he goes without instructions, without handicaps. and without the en- tangling influences of fred tape"
 That the American commission will soon be in Europe Is undoubtedly true. The state department Is feverishly awaiting the result of the mission. On
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
Memphis Leads South in
 Buying Liberty Bonds

Memphis. Tenn, May 26.-According to announcement made here today by the Clearing House association. Memphis broke all southern records, so far re- ported. in the purchase of the liberty bond" loan subscriptions when the Bank of Commerce and Trust company, ap. piled for s1,OO0,0Oo of the bonds.
 Private telegrams from Washington stated this was the largest single bank subscription from any point in the south.
 The amount contributed by the Mem phis banks and trust companies has reached $31n, BOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

in this instance and good American bluff in the next, it is the more certain that Root would not suffer a nanolcap of any character.
 There Is no question but that the Special commissioner" goes with ao- solute power. He will speak authorita- lively for the President and the gov ernment of the United States Any statement that he makes, any agree ment into which he enters, any ar rangement which he perfects will Dc instantly approved by the admlnistra- tion which he represents. It Is be- lieved that if 1t be necessary to make extraordinary conditions involving the conduct of this government in the pe- riod succeeding the war, Root VIII make such conditions.
 It Is all important that Russia be kept within the fold of those who love the Lord" It Is believed that Root has been told to keep Russia within the fold by any honorable means he may evolve or Unit upon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

Clarence Williams and Abraham Dole two white boys about IT years of age. were arrested here Friday for the alleged stealing of sacks out of country wagons. The boys were re- leased during good behavior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
PULLMAN FARMERS ARE DIVERSE Y|NG
 SHOWN BY SURVEY
From Census Obtained from 3357 Families Indicates Food Situation Being
 Very Much Bettered

Cullman, May 2e.-(Special )-The reports of the Cullman county food survey, find that the reports received cover 3357 families, and the crop acre. age is as follows: Cotton acreage, 2s,- 557; corn acreage, 44,642: hay acreage, 479o; pea acreage. 5s93; bean acreage, 1882; peanut acreage, 769; sweet pota- to acreage, 1871; Irish potato acreage, 942; wheat acreage 667; oat acreage, 4033, and syrup cane acreage, 1884.
 From this report the corn acreage will be seen far in advance of the cot ton acreage. This shows that Cullman county is diversifying and will have hog and hominy at home There is also a large acreage in hay, peas, beans, peanuts, etc. The Irish potato crop. which seems rather small, Is only the first crop, most all of the farmers of the county have a second crop of these. It Is hoped that every farmer will plant a late crop in Irish potatoes, ruta- bagas turnips, fall cabbage, collards, etc. There is also a good acreage in wheat oats, syrup cane.
 While no reports were made on gar dens, chickens and many other items, 1t was the observation of the con- mittee that these important things are not being neglected.
 The committee and its survey of the county are results of the lecture made here by Mrs. Mathis several weeks ago Mrs Mathis was invited to Cullman by the Mems Bible class of the First Methodist church, which is composed Of about 300 of the business men of the town and county.
 The city school board met Wednes- day night and elected the faculty for the city school for next year. Profess sor Carter of Albany was elected su- lperintendent, and his assistant teach CTS are as follows: Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Mae Hickman, Miss Hattie James, Miss Crowly, Miss Biggers. Miss Holmes, Miss Oliver and Miss Cary, a specialist in primary work.
 Of the 65 applicants for state licenses to teach at the last examination, there were 25 who were successful. All of these were either second or third grade licenses.
 large flag pole has been erected on the corner of the courthouse lawn and an enormous United States flag will be raised. The flag pole on the top of the courthouse entrance was found to be too short.
 Clarence Williams and Abraham Dole, two white boys about IT years of age. were arrested here Friday for the alleged stealing of sacks out of country wagons. The boys were re- leased during good behavior.
 Early Thursday morning Sheriff Rollo and his deputies in raid few miles from town, near Battle Ground, ar- i rested two men, Will Henson and MT. Benefield, on the charge of making wild cat" liquor. Two other men made their escape. The officers took 1200 gallons of beer. From the enormous
 quantity of sugar being bought in some sections of the county, 1t is believed that number of stills are in opera tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

its success depends the treasury of the United States and the life-blood of thousands of the boys of the United States. In the history of the world an opportunity for greater results has never been offered mortal man.
 There are many Americans who re- joice that Root Is at the head of the commission. He Is intelligent. He Is dfplomatic He has much of the tenac- ity and many of the fighting quali- ties of a bulldog. Russia will very soon be made aware that he is on the scene and that he has come for bust ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
ROOT GOES WITH
 AUTHORITY UNLIMITED

Very little has been said of the in- structions under which Root goes to Russia. The reason Is apparent. He goes without instructions.
 It is safe conclusion that man of his indomitable will and fine intel lect would not. under ordinary condi- tions, accept commission to Russia with strings" of any variety tied to his hands or feetl. In the present sit- uation, one requiring sauve diplomacy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27
TASK ONE OF GREATEST
 APPRENTICESHIP DTOMORTAL
Attitude Russia Remainder Will Have Effect All World-Special Ambassador Given Extraod
 mary Powers By the President

It is known, however, that on the fu ture course of the Russian government the degree of the service to be rem dered by this country will depend. If Russia remains firm the outlook will De roseate for a comparatively early conclusion of hostilities. If Russia should go astray, however, the United States will have to strip for battle as if 1t alone stood between the rest or the world and Germany. Its every man and every dollar must go into the ho Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-27

A large flag pole has been erected on tho corner of the courthouse lawn and an enormous United States flag will be raised. The flag pole on tho top of the courthouse entrance was found to be too short.