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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12

toward that goal. The logical lines
of traffic demand essentially some
trunk highways and with these built
the laterals, equally as important, fol-
low. So far as | have been able to
judge sentiment, the people of the
districts now being formed want the
best construction because this means
the most permanent construction and
that in the long run means the most
economical. l would not be surprised
if the Genesee and Moscow districts
would use concrete for their main
highway construction on the north and
south road"
Mr.. Bush views the attitude taken
by the people of Latah county as be-
ing one that will exert a strong in
fluence in keeping the north and south
highway line of travel within the
state. 1t is now very likely that the
project will be revived of extending
the highway north from Moscow
through the Palouse river district to
Wallace. This would eliminate the
necessity of going to Spokane over
the Washington state highway in or
der to reach the northern tier of coun-
ties.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
CHAMBER WANTS TO
HELP GOOD ROADS
ALSO WANTS MOSCOW TO GET
SOME OF THE LEADING
ENTERTAINERS HERE

Chairman Oversmith, at yesterdays
meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
took up the question of good roads
and urged that the members of the
chamber and citizens generally take a
greater interest in this matter which
means so much for Moscow, for Latah
county and for northern Idaho. He
urged that we put forth efforts to Sc
cure the state highway through Mos
COW and gave many good reasons why
this road should pass through the me-
tropolis of northern Idaho, and the
seat of the state university.
Dean Eldridge suggested that a
Chamber Of Commerce flag be secur-
ed and hung out of the Chamber of
Commerce window on luncheon day.
Professor Vincent requested the ap-
pointment of committee to work in
conjunction with a like committee
from the University, for the purpose
of providing ways and means of secur-
ing entertainments like Anna Case,
Irving Cobb and others for Moscow
and the University.
Mr.. Parsons suggested that Feb
ruary II, the extension workers and
delegates of the Agricultural Depart
ment and Home EconomicE would
spend part of week in Moscow; that
there will be about 100 present from
different parts of Idaho, and he sug-
gested that committee of three be
appointed to cooperate with the Uni
versity in preparing banquet at the
close of this meeting.
] A. Harsh, the banker of Deary,
suggested that on next Saturday there
will be a good roads meeting in Deary,
and requested that a delegation from
Moscow be sent to Deary for the pur-
pose of explaining to the people of
that community any questions which
they might desire to submit. He
suggested that it was the plan of the
people in that community to connect
with the good road district of Mos
COW and there was insuring first
class road the entire length of Latah
county.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
PIONEER HERO
CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE

MISSOULA, Mont.-In the death
of William C. Murphy, who passed
away recently in Seattle, Wash, Mon
tana lost one of her early-day heroes.
In August, 1877, Mr.. Murphy made
a ride that ranks with Paul Revere's
in the memories of pioneers of the
treasure state.
The Nez Perce Indians, under Chief
Joseph, were threatening raid down
Cedar gulch, where placer miners
were working and had crossed over
the mountains from Idaho In great
force. Mr.. Murphy, who was at the
time in Cedar gulch, took the gold the
miners had panned-$4O,O worth in
all-and rode horseback to Missoula,
where he deposited it in bank.
He then galloped on to Deer Lodge
to arouse the country. The entire ride
of $50 miles he made without rest, ex-
cept to change horses, eating in the
saddle. AS result, the settlers rose
and the Indians were met with a
force formidable enough to hold them
until the army could act
Mr. Murphy was 72 years of age
at the time of his death. He was a
pioneer merchant and an intimate
business associate of the late Larcus
DAILY.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
SEARCHING FOR SHELTON
OF MONSTER MASTODON

SPOKANE.-With the expectation
of unearthing the skeleton of a mas
todon equal in size to that taken from
the same vicinity in 1878, now on ex-
hibition at the Academy of Science in
Chicago and said to be the largest ev-
er found, the Eastern Washington His
torical society has leased the I60-
acre farm of Alonzo D. Coplan, near
Latah, Wash, and has engaged con-
tractor to do the excavatng.
The farm, which includes a low,
boggy field, has been the source of the
skeletons of several mastodons un-
earthed in recent years, and it is be-
lieved that several more remain there
From parts already unearthed it is be-
lieved that the skeleton which the his
torical society will endeavor to re-
cover will stand IA feet in height aft
er it has been articulated, with tusks
extending about 10 feet out from the
jaws
If the skeleton is successfully ex-
cavated it will be placed in the mus
cum of the historical society here.
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AND SONS TO
BANQUET THIS EVENING

The Fathers and Sons banquet is
to be held at the Methodist church
at $50 this evening. The banquet
will be served in the basement. Those
in charge are preparing a splendid
program and it is hoped there will be
full attendance and that no boy over
12 years old will fail to attend, and
that no father with a son that age will
fail to accompany him.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
. I. I. I. + + + + 1. I. I. + + + + + !
. AUTOMOBILE MAKES OVER I
; FOUR MILES A MINUTE i

+ DAYTONA, Florida.-Ralph :
+ De Palma broke the worlds au- :
+ tomobile records for both the :
+ mile and kilometer in straight
! away dashes today on Dayton
+ Beach track.
+ His official time for the mile :
+ is 14.02 seconds against Bob :
+ Burman's record of 25.4, made :
+ in 1911.
+ The kilometer time was 1886
+ seconds, which is two seconds
+ below the worlds record.
+ + + + + 4. !. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. + !. !. !.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
Error in Pea Story.

An error was made in the story pub
lished recently on the pea industry
in Latah county. The statement was
made that White Canadian peas are
purely stock food. This is a mistake.
They are used for food but are yellow
in color and do not command as high
prices as the other varieties, but
growers and dealers say they are fine
for human food as we'll as for feed
for stock. They yield better than any
other variety.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
IDAHO AND MONTANA
SOLDIERS COMING HOME

WASHINGTON cruisers Pueb-
la and Montana have sailed from
France with 5000 troops and are due
to arrive in New York on February
81 The Puebla is bringing Company
1 of the 161st Infantry, the medical
department and part of Companies D,
L, M, of the 162d Infantry; the 41st
Division Casual companies units
aboard the Montana include Compa-
nies e, F and G of the 116th Ammuni-
ton train and the 41st Division and a
casual company from Boise.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
SAVING THE BIG NAVAL
BUILDING PROGRAM

WASHINGTON Legislation for the
new three-year building program was
voted in order as part of the annual
naval appropriation bill today by the
house, which adopted the special rule
to restore the provisions stricken out
yesterday on points of order by Re-
publican Leader Mann. The plan pro-
vides for the expenditure of $750,00O,-
900 annually for three years to build
up a big navy for the United States.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
Mrs. Morris Brother Dead.

Mrs R. W. Morris received word
that her brother, r. T. Wallace, died
very suddenly February 4. at his home
in Detroit, Mich. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
lace visited here two months last
summer with Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
and made many Moscow acquaintances
who regret to learn of his death.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY PUTS
UP WAR POSTER EXHIBIT

The first section of the French war
poster exhibit was put up today in the
windows of the Samms furniture store
at the corner of First and Main
streets.
These will be replaced by others on
Tuesday morning. Be sure to see
every poster.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
Liquidation Committee Named.

WASHINGTON-T appointment
of the United States Liquidation Com
mission of the war department, to Ii
quidate business and financial affairs
in England and France was announc-
ed by Secretary Of War Baker today.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
Jean Wilson's Birthday.

This is the seventh anniversary Of
the birth of Catharine Jean Wilson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Will
son, and the little miss is celebrat-
ing the event by learning to ride a
fine new bicycle she received as a
present this morning. During the day
Jean asked friend: "Why does ev--
erybody celebrate my birthday and
Lincoln's ?"
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! + + + + + + + I. + + + l. I. + i
; GOVERNMENT NABS MORE I
; /. w. WIS AT CHICAGO !

; CHICAGO, 2:21 p. m.-Gov-
ernment agents and police today !
; raided headquarters of the In !
; dustrial Workers of the World !
and arrested two patrol wagon I
loads of officials and employees I
of the order. !
+ ~ + + + + + + + + + + + I
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-12
board from the bill.

OOolo ilOlii tii6 I'LL.
The other measures favored by
these farmers, and which have the en-
dorsement of the state administra-
tion, provides means and to create
bonded warehouses. These two bills
are opposed by Non-partisan leaders
simply because they are part of the
administration program, but undoubt-
edly the farmers want them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Returns from Texas
Dir. John A. Rice Leetured i'll
Dallas Preachers Assembly

DR.. John A Rice has returned frof1
Dallas. Texas. where he gave q
course of fourteen lectures to COM
bined Preachers Assembly and S:'i'-
day School Training School. at TIE
Southern Methodist University. There
were a hundred and seventy-fiVe
preachers from thirteen Annual Con-
ferences as far west as California
and a hundred and fifty Sunday School
workers in attendance. IT was the
greatest assembly of the kind that
ever met in the church. a hundred
and fifty certificates Of graduation in
as many courses were awarded.
The doctor met u good many CID
friends and had a great trip. He was
given tentative invitation to go to
the Pacific coast next year for simi,a.t
work He is. announced to preach at
the University Of Chicago August 10th.
Next Sunday he is to address an aud
icnce expected to number ten thou
sand at the great Centenary in Co.
lumbus, Ohio. He has done more
of this kind of work than any other
pastor in the South for twenty years.
While he never neglects his pastoral
duties, he somehow finds or makes
time to help the great outside. He is
a prodigions worker, never idle, never
trifingly employed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Storks and On1ens I
superstitious Dutch Interpret.
Action of Amorengen Stork5

Amerongen. May II. Correspondence
Of The Associated Press.--Jhe people
Of Amcro,Iscn, old fashioned iii their
ideas. have been ::ivnil recently what
they regard aS u token of the future
of German>.
Two storiIs every year make their
nest on a tower OF Amcrongen Castle,
where the former German Emperor
is staying. This year the female Stork
returned alone and built her nest.
Soon came three male storks but all
were beaten off with violent peckings.
Two days later a lone male Stork ar
rived and he too was accorded hos
tile reception. However, ne .hovered
about perseveringly and fought off
fourth. The combat was watched with
intense interest by the occu-
pants Of the castle. among them the
two Hohenzollerns. Next day the male
stork shared the nest with the fe-
male on the nest. from which the eggs
had been elected. The two birds ap-
peared quite happy.
SuperStilious villagers compare the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Unpopular ]It in Germany
American Officers Who Are Dis
liked By the Civilians

Coblenz, May Z. Correspondence
of The Associated Press. 1.-The two
nicst unpopular American officers
among the Germans in CoblenZ are
! Major George CockreiI, assistant pro-
vost marshal. and Captain Th"oGore
!; r. Flicker. in charge of the biIleting
office which must furnish accomo-
dations for something like eleven
hundred officers and thousands Of
soldiers.
! Major Cockreil whose home is in
st. Paul, is in command Of more than
twelve hundred military police and
five to twenty or more Germans pass
through his office every day on their
way to Jail. SO among the civilians
who buy stolen American food and
who try to sell cognac, to American
soldiers and commit other acts con-
trary to army regulations Major
Cocllreil is a most unpopular man.
Sometimes he receives threatening
notes and also letters in German with
skull and cross bones at the bottom
of the page but they do not frighten
him in the least. It's all a part of the
job, the major says.
Captain Flicker, who lived in Chi
cago before he went to war. has been
going about Coblenz for five months
selecting coice billets for generals and
others and for Soldiers too. And SO
most all the civilians in Coblenz have
had glimpse Of Captain Fieger from
time to time and they do not like him
one. bit. Many Of them tell him SO. III
a nice way: Of course, each time he
comes around.
Every house in- the city has been
listed in Captain F'ieker's Office. and
he knows just how many members
there are in each family and when
there is spare bedroom OF two handy.
he takes it over for general, a col
cnel. major. captain or a Eeuten-
ant, according to the furnishings and
the location Of the home. Being un-
popular<is incidental to the duties Of
the billeting officer. But the work ap
pears to agree with him.. Since he
came to Germany with the Army Of
OCCUPATION Captain Ticker has gained
ten pounds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Executiw Order.

Hereafter when a vacancy occurs
in the position of postmaster of any
office of the first. second or third
class as the result of death, resigna-
ton, removal. or. on the recommen-
dation of the First Assistant Postmas-
e,: General. approved by the Postmas-
ter General to the effect that the ef-
ficiency or needs of the service re-
auires that a change shall be made,
the Postmaster General shall certify
the fact to the Commission which
shall forthwith hold an open compe-
titive examination. to test the fitness OIL
applicants to. fill .such vacancy. and
when such examination has been held
and the papers in connection there
with have been rated the said Com
mission shall certify the result thereof
to the Postmaster General who shall
submit to the President the name OF
the highest qualified eligible. for ap-
rointment to fill such vacancy unless
it is established that the character OF
residence Of such applicant disquall-
fies him for appointment. No person
who has passed his sixty-fifth birthday
shall be given the examination herein
provided for.
fsigned) woodrow Wilson.
Dated March 81, 1917.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Big Auto Races JuIy ath.

- For the past few weeks the Sumter
Race Track Association has had,
large number of men at work on the
race track getting it in. shape for the
big races to be held here on July 4th
and they now report that everything
is about in readiness. Since the as
sociation took over the track this
spring something like $1,000 has Teen
spent on improvements TO the track
and grounds and they believe that
when the present work is finished
Sumter will have, without question
the best mile track for automobile
racing in the southeast. Recently u
large crew of men under the super
vision of an engineer have rebuilt and
graded the track with banked curves
which will allow an unlimited amount
of speed impossible on the fat track
The new grand stand is now complet-
ed and the entire grounds have been
enclosed With a high board fenc". The
races to be held on July fourth will
include a fifty mile race which Will
no doubt prove more thrilling and
furnish more excitement than any
race ever witnessed in this section. II
the weather is favorable the. largest
crowd that mas ever, attended races
here is looked for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Entertains for Mrs. stuckey.
lwashington Post. June 1e.)

(WaShlngtoT Post. June W.
SAIrs Kincheloe. wife Of Represent
ative David II. Kincheloe. entertained
yesterday at luncheon in honor OF
her house guest. Mrs Henry Morti-
mer Stuckey, of Sumter. S. G. Other
guests at the luncheon were Mrs. a.
b Rouse, Mrs.. Campbell CantriH. |.
MRS. Joseph Thompson, Mrs Charles
is Bell, Mr. Albert Barkieys and Mrs.
C. Givens. Of ,Madisonviile. Ky.
East evening was made gala occa'
sion by delightful musicale Mrs.
Stdckey. who is an accomplished
pianist. was quite@the center of inter-
est in two groups Of MacDowelf >pi-
ano numbers Earl Carbauh was
heard in several songs, Miss Helen
Gerrer and Chester La Toilette both
contributed violin numbers. with Miss
Margaret Ripy accompanying and
last. but not least. the hostess gave
several whistling improvisations. DR..
and Mrs Stuckey will leave tomor-
row for their Southern home. .e@.,.-.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
New Yorker, Who
Owns an Orange Grove at
Palmetto, Fla. Declares
Dreco the Best Medi-
cine He Ever Took

Il have suffered for - years from
kidney trouble. lazy liver. dyspepsia
nervousness and rhcumati$m. stated
Mr.. r. Root Of New York and Pal-
netto. Ella Il thought the tioflda
climate would do nc good so ihveste'
IN an orange grove. aud now spend
the winter months here.
When came down this season
heard every one TALKING about the new
medicine. Dreco. and the wonders 1t
.v;,S doing ! bought q bottle al.d =
1,,c greatest medicine | ever cnCrua-
tered. 1T went right after my tfoH-
bles. and am feeling better IMAM }
hive IN q long time. am Soll1s' ~
t,tN. seine Dreco back To New YORK
viii, nc for fear1I cannot get 1t :ti"r"
Dreco acts upon the vital organs
and restores them to healthy action.
II is soon noticed that the food dlgcsis
letter without the gas forming. INC
liver gets active the kidneys become
regular and the bowels normal. Sleep
becomes full and. refreshing and the
whole system feels rejuvenated.
Dreco is highly recommended lh
sumter by Sibcrt's Drug Store.-Aevt.
Re ----~-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Walking On Hot Stones

Papeete, Island Of Tahiti. May u.
(By yMaiD-tNalking over stones heat
o.; white hot is. the recent. experience
of an English newspaper correspond
ent who makes his home here. lie
emerged without injury the slight
est trace Of fire, on shoes or clothes
and said he felt no discomfort what
ever. He participated in the cere-
mony OF passing through fire. or
.'Umiti as it is called by the Tahiti
ans
Whatever trick there may be in
performing this ceremonial is a sec
ret religiously held by q small clan OF
natives on the island of Raiatca.
A large pit is dug in which are
placed huge. dry logs Of wood over
laid with a thick layer Of large river
stones The fire then is kindlcd and
made to burn fiercely until the stones
become white hot. Native priests. or
wizards descend into the pit. notwith
standing the fact that the intense
heat radiating from it keeps the on
lockers at a distance, and walk bare
footed over the heated stones liNl-
ting those who have the couraS" Ia
follow them.
Many theories have been advanced
as to why the naked feet Of the MT
tiyes are not scorched bat no satl$-
factory explanation of the phenom-
enon yet has been advanced. The
Englishman wore his shoes.
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t
nonappearance of the male stLrk
after the winter absence with the dis
appearance of the erstwhile zEmpero
from Germany after the war. The.
first wooers of the widowed female.
storA are likened to the various par,
ties which tried to fill the place .of.
the former imperial ruler and were re-
jected.-.The ,persevering male storki is
taken as the emblem of the German
people determined to become their
own rulers. The last fight Of the
male storks is said to represent the
struggle of the German nation to.
shake off Bolsheyikl The election Of:
the eggs from the nest is assumed to
mean the casting out of. all that be-
longed to the old imperial system of.
rule. while the happy outcome Of con-
tented family life in the nest is look
ed on as the portent of the happy fu-s
ture of Germany
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Entrance Examinations.

Entrance examinations to the
University of South Carolina will be
held by the County superintendent
of Education at. the County Court
House. Friday. July 1. 1919 at 9 4. m.
Entrance examinations will also be
held at the University. September II
and. Is, 1919.
The University offers varied courses
Of study in science, literature, history
law and business. The expenses ape
moderate and mauy opportunities for
self support are offered. A large
number of scholarships are available.
|. Military training compulsory for
Freshmen and sophomores.
Reserve Officers Training Corps.
For full particulars write to
PRESIDENT w. S. CURRELL.
University of South Carolina, CO.
lumbia, S: c..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-25
Has No Voice in Selection OF Post
master.

To the Editor:
Since the resignation of DR.. Dick as
postmaster at Sumter, I am receiving
a great many letters in the interest Of
persons who desire the appointment
to this place.
take this opportunity of saying
this vacancy will be flied through
the civi1 service examination. aud
that I have absolutely nothing what
ever 10 do with the appointment. The
only thing the postoffice department
calls upon me to make any statement
about whatever, is with reference to
the character and bona fide residence
of those who have become eligible for
appointment through the examination.
I cannot make this statement too en-
phatic. If 1 had the responsibility OF
appointment. I would exercise it, but
there is absolutely nothing that l can
do in behalf of any Of the various ap-
plicants for the postmastership at the
various places in the district where
there are vacancies except, I repeat. to
testify as to their character and res
idence. A. F. Lever
Washington. D. c.. June 20, 1919.