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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16

out so completely that it is now
known popularity as merry Widows
Row."
One Of the disquieting features of
our agricultural life the past genera
ton has been the growth of the tenant
farming. In the United States as a.
whole thiry-sevcn per cent. of the
farms are now worked by tenants.
The number Of tenant farms is in
creasing twice as fast as the number
of those worked by owners. Through
the Corn Belt one farm in three is
now worked by tenants. That is not
so high a proportion as is found in
the South, but it is high for the Corn
Belt some people think too high.
For tenant farming is an old institu-
ton IN the South, and the farms small
and poor, while through the Corn
Belt it is comparatively new, and the
farms are Of Il very different charac-
ter, because this is held to be our
most important farming, section.
A Story and Problem
Back Of the average Corn Belt ten
ant farm there is a retired farmer, the
owner, who used to work that farm
himself, but now lives in town on
shares or rent.
Back Of the retired farmer there is
usually a story and a problem. re-
CONTINUED next week.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16
Would Pave CITY

A representative of a coast
paving concern is in the city this
week feeling out the local senti-
ment as to paving portion of
the city, the main thoroughfare
being the first under considera-
ton. We understand he is not
discouraged in the reception he
is receiving and finds sentiment
rather favorable. Free Press.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16
Wood Bids Wanted

Bids will be received up to Wed.
nesday evening, March 21st for the
furnishing Of seventy FIVE cords Of
four-foot wood, to be delivered and
ricked up and measured on the:school
ground in Cottonwood, on or before
the last day Of September, 1917.
Bidder to specify what kind of wood
will be furnished.
M. NJ. Belknap, Clerk.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16
Captain Parker Answers
Last Roll Call

Word was received here the
first of the week by T. B. and E.
M. Parker of the death of their
father on Tuesday evening at his
home in Sigourney, Iowa, at the
advanced age of IS years. Ow-
ing to the uncertain railroad con-
ditions it was impossible to reach
there before the railway strike
was to go into effect and it was
deemed best not to attempt the
trip.
John T. Parker lived most of
his life in Sigourney and was
known far and near because of
his fine qualities. At the out
break of the civil war he entered
the Union army and later became
captain of ID" Company, 18th
Iowa Infantry, and led this COM
pany througout four years of the
war, an uncle of the writer serv-
ing in his company for the great
er part of this time. At the end
of the war he returned to his
home and was elected sheriff of
his county and was later county
commissioner and for several
terms served as mayor of Sig
Quincy. He was the father of
eleven children, nine boys and
two girls, three of his sons hav-
ing preceded him to the great be-
yond. He was a prominent fig
ure in the life of his home town
and community and lived to bury
almost all of his boyhood friends
and acquaintance who remained
in that locality. He was a prom
inent member of the G.. A. R.
and always took a leading part in
its meetings and never failed to
visit the cemetery and decorate
the graves of his deceased COM
panions in arms on Decoration
day.
The deceased was a fine type
of the model citizen and his deeds
and daily life will be remember
ed long after his earthly remains
have crumbled to dust.
The three sons of the deceased
in this city have the
sympathy of many friends in
their bereavement but have con-
ISOLATION in the knowledge that
the life of their father will live
after him and that t. have been
the son of such a, parent is
accorded to but few on
this earth. i
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16
CALVES FOR SALE.
Dairy and beef calves, all
breeds, at very reasonable pri-
ces. Write me for price list.
Smith, "The Calf Man,"
Tillamook, Ore.

A good crowd attended the Chas.
Olson sale Wednesdayin spite of the
stormy weather and all property
offered for sale brought good prices.
Milk COWS went above the $75 mark
and some of the stock hogs sold for as
high as IA cents pound. Auctioneer
Cline, Of Nezperce, cried the sale and
gave fine satisfaction. He is crying
the Mat Petersen sale beyond Keu-
terville today.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16

The Hill-Barackman trial.
which was the outgrowth of the
dismissal of Ray Hill from the
local school, came up for hearing
before the probate court at
Grangeville late last week and
was thrown out of court.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16
= LOCAL OVERFLOW .

Bring your butter, eggs and lard to
Baker q Son.
A. H. Nau was a county seat visi-
tor yesterday.
Jacob Captein transacted business
in Lewiston the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Baker were
Grangeville visitors late last week.
Just received new shipment Of
dainty patterns in light and red
and blue percales. You will find our
prices reasonable. Baker & Son.
}. V. Nash is moving into rooms
over the German bank today in order
to. be nearer his work when he takes
over the duties of post master here in
the near future.
FOR SALE-Choice apples, clear
of worms and disease, tumble pack
$1.OO, straight pack $1.25 f. O. b.
Lewiston varieties, Gano, Winesap,
Roman Beauty. Geo. W. Nolan,
Gateway Fruit Farm, Lewiston Ida.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16
Attention Farmers

Have just received car of wire
fencing of all sizes, 18-inch to four
feet high. Also have farm gates.
Farmers Union Warehouse Co.,
Geo. S. Downer, Mgr.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16

Riley Rice returned late last
week from Boise where he spent
the past two months working for
the passage of certain bills
through the legislature.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-03-16
First National Bank Report

National Bank at Cottonwood in the State of Idaho at
RESOURCES
on and c),. $272 4S8.42N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

Easing their action upon the belief that the women of Connecticut want to help America and her allies win the war and that they want only to be told what they can do as their "bit'' in thh nations task. Connecticut members of the National League for Woman's Service today issued an appeal to tho women of the state, pointing out the need of CO operation in the produc- ton and conservation of food crops and economy in the use of foodstuffs.
 At the request of these women. rep resenting many who have enrolled for national service, the appeal to the women of Connecticut is printed in this newspaper today. It is not a plea. for general economy, for it points out that business must go on as usual to prevent disruption of the commer cial organization of the country. It is a call to economy in only one phase of woman's actiyity-the use of food, stuffs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
BURR & KNAPP'S TRUSTEE TO PAY ..-s
 CREDITORS lO%
Compromise Effected fin Suit Against First Bridge
 port Bank.

Compromise has been effected in the suit brought by Trustee Chamberlain. against the First Bridgeport National bank in the matter of hypothecated securities of Burr & Knapp, in bank ruptcy,
 Under the terms of an agreement in the United States District court yesterday creditors will get $2S,23S from 8, total claim of $183, 900.
 Attorneys for the bank declared that expert counsel had determined the bank might light it's claim in the courts with favorable results, but for the benefit of creditors were willing te compromise under certain conditions. Attorneys for the creditors severely criticized methods that had been used in the Burr & Knapp transactions and characterized the transactions as kit ing methods"
 Judge Banks, who said that he now be paid 10 per cent. dividend, is as follows;
 I The First-BFidg idgePoft NatieHa1 bank | will pay over to the trustee BPS, ,2SS. AZ in cash together with interest from May 1, 1917, will surrender te the, trus- tee a second mortgage of $14, geo on the Mary HE. Burr homestead at ITS Fairfield avenue, will withdraw the banks claim of $14,00a against the in divddaal estate of Mary H. Burr, and will reduce the banks claim against the estate of Burr & Knapp from s1SS, ,51e.5a to $6S,aee.
 l Except as to the items mentioned the bank is to retain as its own prop erty and free from any claim by the bankrupt estate all other securities mentioned in the complaint fwhieh lists a large number of securities aly- pothecated by Burr & Knapp3 which have not been turned into cash and
 may retain whatever cash, if any, it
 may have received for any of the se- curities mentioned in the complaint above the sum of s2s, ,2ss.47: The bank is to be al4owed as an unsecured claim on which it is entitled ta receive divi. dends the sum of $69,8e0 which shall not, however, be entitled ta share in any proceeds from the $1e,0oe bond o1 the National Surety company for the protection of dePositors of the prixate tbank of Burr & Knapp which is made a first mortgage or lien on the Mary H. Burr homestead
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
WIIJsEHAD TAKEN
 FROM NEW LONDON;
 MAY BE TRANSPORT

The German steamer Wf1lehad, in- termed at New London and seized at the outbreak of the German war was taken from her berth at New London on Tuesday night, pre- sumab1y for delivery at navy yard somewhere in the United States.
 It is generally believed in New Lon- don that the boat will be turned over to the navy department for repairs that will put her into the transport service of this country.
 The Willehad holds these distinct records: The first German steamer to be moved since the seizures by the government; the first German steamer voluntarily to leave a safe refuge in the United States; the first foreign craft to pass through the Cape Cod Canal; and the first foreign or domes- tic vessel to tie to the new million dollar. state pier at New London.
 Collector of Port James L.s McGov- ern has been in charge of the vessel since it's seizure by the government.
 The Willehad was brought to New London as a hotel and supply ship for the submarine Deutschland which made two trips to America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12


 The appeal points out that every woman is able to aid America by the elimination of waste of foods. by the substitution of some kinds of food. stuffs for others, by preserving the fruits of this years harvest by can- ming. and by other food economies. The suggestion. carried out, will not only help America but will aid this nations allies, the appeal declares.
 Business as UsuaP' but strict economy in the use of food Is the ad- vice given Connecticut women The special committee which drafted the appeal for the National League for Woman's Service consists of the fol lowing Hartford women: Mrs. T. B Beach, Mrs. c. c. Beach, Mrs. Morgan Bulke1ey, Mrs. L. R. Chaney. Mrs. F R Cooley. Mrs. Charles A. Goodwin Mrs. J. J. Grace, Mrs B. w. Hayward Mrs, Samuel O. Prentice, Mrs. Henr. Roberts, Mrs. B. K. Root, Mrs c. H Veeder and Mrs. A. A. Welch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
VON BETHMANN HAS WON OVER
 PEACE PARTIES
So Says German Newspaper Which Reflects the Views
 of Clericals.

Copenhagen, May 12-The Ger mania, organ Of the clerical party, in- dicates that Chancellor Von Beth mann-Hollweg does not intend to make a statement with regard to peace terms before the reichstag. The chancellor evidently has won over the centrists and part of the natien- al liberal delegation to his views that a discussion of peace terms at the present time is inadvisab1e. In view of the general attitude of Philip Scheidemann and other majority so- cialist leaders it would not be sur- pFising if the socialists also aban- doned their intention of forcing a peace debate. The result of the proposed interpe11ations is very prob able to be a controversy between the opponents and supporters of the chancellor rather than a debate on peace possibilities. The conserFa- tives are daily growing more desper- ate as the work of the constitutional revision committee proceeds without an intervention from the government to dam the wave of reform which threatens the political influence o1 the junkers.
 ' SAAS fallen Kaiser's banner again and de fend the rights of the throne?" erie, Prince zu Salm Horstmar in the Prus- sian house of lords. The prince ii
 president of the German naval league
 and one Of the war horses of the
 conservative old guard.
 The South German Gazette, th' organ of the south German conserva
 tives, suggests sending a deputatioT to the emperor to warn him that hi throne is in danger unless the dis misses Von Bethnann-Ho1iWeg Th' suggestion is taken up by the Kreu' Zeitung, representing the Prussiaz junkers and the military aristocracy the Deutsche Tages Zeitung and th' Reichsbote. Other conservative pa
 pers echo the cry that the Hoheazol Tern throne is tottering unless 9 new | chancellor comes to suppress tn reform movement with an iron hand In spite of all, Von Bethmann seem
 still strong and there is nq indica | ton that the emperor's confidence il him is seriously shaken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
Women's Hosiery

Women's Cotton Lisle Hosiery, sizes 81a to 10, strongly reinforced heel
 and toe, high spliced heel, extra gar ter top. These are second quality of a 29c grade at. ..1Qc Women's Fibre Silk Boot Hosiery in
 black, white blue, cotton tops, strong
 ly reinforced where the wear comes, at pairs for $1.00, pair. .... .35c Women's Out Size Fibre Silk Hosiery, heavy quality, i'm white only, wide elastic ribbed tops, at. .ESC Women's Pure Silk Boot Hosiery in black or white, fine quality 1isle tops, sizes sh to 10, pair. .. .55c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
THE WEATHER

New Haven, May 12.-For New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and Sunday.
 Connecticut: Generally fair and continued cool tonight and Sum- day; fresh northwest winds.
 The conditions east of the Rocky mountains have changed but little during the last A hours. Tho north Atlantic storm is still central near Halifax, N. S., and is causing unsettled weather with high winds in New England. A long ridge of high pressure ex- tending from the lake region southward to the gulf is produce ing pleasant weather with low temperatures in the northern and central districts. Local showers were reported from the gulf and south Atlantic coasts.
 Conditions favor for this vicdn- ity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
Capt. Robinson Breaks
 U. S. Altitude Record

San Diego, Gal, May 12-All Amer ican records for altitude were broken yesterday by Capt. ". A. Robertson, Jr., junior military aviator at the North Island training school, who reached height of about 46, 49e feet. The American record, 1S,ss5 feet. had been held by Victor Carlstrona, who was killed in flight in Newport News, Va, Wednesday.
 Zero temperature prevailed above the 1e,eee foot level, and the aviator and his passenger suffered intensely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
Trooper Cenfesses to Hold Up In Which
 Sergeant Was Killed

Ell Paso, Tex, May 12-Trooper Raymond B. Westcott of the Seventh United States cavalry, according to a statement made by County Attorney ". H. Fryer, has confessed to taking part in the hold-1lp of non-comnis- stoned officers at Camp Baker. near here, in which sergt. Samuel Cooper of the 18th United States infantry, formerly of Springfield, Mass, was killed. In his signed confession West colt implicated two fellow members of his machine gun troop, Walter c. Jensen and Walter Wehr. The three were arrested together on suspicion in New Mexico after deserting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
A LAME BACK

Is quickly relieved by applying CYRUS PLASTER. This plaster re- leves backache. caused either by kid ney troubles or a cold settled in the back It Las proven itself specific in such diseases as sciatica and lumbago. which rarely yield to internal treat rnent. we claim this plaster better than any other kind n1ade-it com bines the curative properties of all the we'll known kinds. If you don't find it better we refund the money. For sale only a1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
Compensation Court
 Has Knetty Problem

Shall driver ef 9 team be limit ed to a lunch pail eellation only, dur ing meal hours, pr shall he have an opportunity of going to the nearest place where food may be obtained This question brought up yesterday in the appeal =er compensation ef Elizabeth Falls, wfoew of George Falls, a driver who was killed by his team over 2 year age en SeaNieW avenue, was Introduced by counsel for the Burns Co. and his insurers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
UNITED BOX SCOUT
 SERVICE AT ST. JOHNS

The Boy Scouts of America center ed in Bridgeport and yisinity are to Episcopal church on Sunday after troops that are now organized here under, the direction of MT. Argetsinger will march into the church in nni- form. following the vesfe2 choir of st. Johns. Each troop will carry it's own flag. The seryics will be patri- otic in character. The address will be delivered by the Rev. Charles Ffndlay. Remarks will also be made by Mir. Argetsinger, and the bows will give their oath fn hnaison. The pnblic isc ordfaliy invited .t9 the service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
GRANT--WELCH.

Announcements have been received here Of the marriage of Florence CeceIa, Laughter of John L. and the late Mary E. Grant Of this city, to Dwight Mossley Welch, son of Harry E. Welch of the Arm of D. M. IWelch & Sons, of New Haven, May 9. The marriage ceremony was performed in St. MachaePs rectory. Hartford, in the presence of a few friends.
 Mrs. Welch previous to her mar riase was a plano player in one Of the Hartford theatres and Mir. Welch is connected with the office of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road Go. in New Haven. The happy couple Is spending their honeymoon in washington, D. C.. and will stop in Bridgeport for a few days on their wday back to New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
STATE TO ACCEPT ALL HOME GUARD
 TROOPS. ENLISTED }
House Concurs With Senate On Plan After An Hours
 Debate

Hartford, May 12-Despite some opposition from the appropriations committee the House after nearly al hours debate yesterday concurred with the Senate in passing bill pro- vfding that any Home Guard organiza- aion enlisted prior to this date and consisting of not more than 6S men may be accepted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
JEWISH SOCIETIES TO
 ELECT DELEGATE TO
 WASHINGTON CONGRESS

Representatives of all the local Jewish societies will meet tomorrow at $ o'clock at 925 Main street to elect a delegate to the Jewish con- gress in Washington in September, Abraham Halpern is chairman of the committee in charge Of the election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
ELECT NEGRO suBFRAGAN.

Hope, Ark, May 12-Fhe first ne-, gro suferasan bisher in the United States was elected by the Episcopal council ef the diocese of Arkansas here yesterday. He is Archdeaeea K. A. Russell ef Lawrenceville, Va. Endorsement ef his election by the house ef bishaps Is said to be virtual- IE assured:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

An advance display of early sum- mer millinery in white hemp and white Milan hats in the prettiest of new sailor mushroom and saucerbrim effects, simply but smartly trimmed with white flowers and ribbons. Many have extension brims of maline or hanges and facings of soft crepes at B. H. Dillon & Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
7heSt11ith=MufrayCO.
 1o6lAlan s. andl49 fairfield Ave $ szsSf -.Bridgep0rfs Busy Cash Store New Hosiery and Knitted Underwear IN CORRECT SUMMER WEIGHTS AT OUR LOW CASH PRICES.
Knitted Underwear

Women's Union Suits, low neck and sleeveless, jersey ribbed.
 Extra sizes 29c; regular sizes 25c Women's Extra Size Vests and Pants, Swiss and jersey ribbed vests, with plain or fancy tops, low neck and sleeveless; pants lace trimmed ana cuff knee, each SSc Womens 3-piece Union Suits, good jersey ribbed, low neck, no sleeves, lace trimmed or cuff knee.
 Regular sizes 5Oc; extra sizes 59c Comfy Cut Union Suits, fine jersey ribbed, lace trimmed
 Regular sizes, 36 and 3S, at-5Oc Extra sizes, 40 and 42---.-50c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

before Commissioners Edward P, Buckingham yesterday. It was ar gued for the Burns Go. that the vic- tina did not follow the usual custom of eating fram dimes pail. Deeis- ion has been reserved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
The Message of the Hour
 to Women of Connecticut

tO w OllIC1l Ol NO1l1loCL1CuL Economze In Food to Help America and Our Gallant
 Allies Win the War
 m ticutM Mennbera
 Servtce WOMEN OF CONNECT1CUT-Are you selfish enough food you always have while the world is starving?
 AMERICA DUTY to<hersef and allies this hour of foodstuffs. CONNECTICUT WOMEN, believe can be depended upon fulfill their patriotic duty in ths the housewife's special task.
 WE EAT MORE THAN WE NEED; one-fourth of the food which enters homes We get food preparation primers and the science of getting meals"
 TO MEET THE NEEDS of aleswe must: Substitute corn wheat bread to extent; give up confectionery; eat less meat; less bacon send fish, fruit potatoes vegetables poultry and dairy products to Europe in quantities. eat our total production of these 1.-THE WOMEN OF CONNECTICUT must help in the home gardening movement, the greater crops campaign and all work for increased production conservation of foodstuffs Join canning club and learn how to preserve the fruits of this years harvests. REMEMBER motto must be BUSINESS AS USUAL for any interruption will upseting the nation whole commercial organization ECONOMY IS UNI NECESSARY EXCEPT IN FOOD. BUT WE ALI. MUST HELP INCREASE AND CONSERVE THE WORLD $ FOOD SUPPLY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

.Ivory'' Finish Candle Sticks, com-
 plete with candle, shade and met
 al shade holder. Complete S9c sIvOry'' Picture Frames, oval or square shapes, at .S9c Cake of Cuticura Soap and 25c Jar
 of Oriental Peroxide Cream.
 Both for ... Soc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY
ALMANAC FOR SUNDAY

The War Department ordered the army aviation school at Memphis transferred to Chicago, whence it was removed to the southern city some time ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

The wet and dry forces in the H. tincSs Legfsla ture declared truce. No more HQn6r soF and -Hq1orr legzsla- fion VIII bs considered during the ses- sion-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12
Items of Timely Interest

New Ear Rings, button and drop style, in Oriental or sea. pearls,
 jet, jade, coral or turquoise, at 50c New Silk Poplin Hand Bags, draw
 string top, with band of metal trimming, fancy lined with hang ing mirror. Copied from a $2.o0 bag, at .>-~-$1.VV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

COREEz c. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating. 5obbing speciality. s051 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone 326-2. E1e eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

FLOWER AND EEGEEABLE SEfEDS
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

The story of the evolution of life portrayed in an a1legor1cal series of dances conceived and arranged by Miss Benita ". Slocum, was presented at the Casino this afternoon by Miss series of dances named by Miss Slo. cum. the Shell, formed the annuai closing exhibition of her classes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-12

There is a great deal of interest In the military ball which will be given at the Country club this evening. A number have arranged to entertain at dinner for the event