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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-11-17

10 coming on. they turn blocks Of stoks
grain upwards. so that the rain snail
soak into the layers. A thaw succeeds
Q frost. and then the blocks are tapped
with q hammer, whereupon they fall
into fakes. ready. after q little trim
ming for roofing houses.
30, too. you may see the skaters
working at Collyweston. near STAN
ford When there is O likelihood Of
frost, the men dash water on the edges
Of the masses of slate which have been
brought up from the pits or Quarries.
Ii there are two frosts In rapid sue
cession, with a quick thaw between.
all In well, as the slate splits into lay
ers. But a spell Of mild weather
means that the material becomes use
iess for anything except conversion
into rubbls.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-11-17
JACK FROST AS GOOD FRIEND
hls Beneficial Effect Upon the Soil In
calculable, and He Performs
Other Services.

Let those who will growl when
icicles hang on the wall. 10 millions
Jack Frost comes as a friend, and not
always In disguise. either.
His influence ON soil Is wonderful,
says London Tit-Bits. Besides reduc-
ing 1t to a much liner state of tillage
than can be produced by any nipple
ments known TO man. II improves its
fertility and adds to its quantity.
The highest counts of bacteria In
soil--and there may be lUO.OOO,OOO in
q grain-have been obtained In hard
winters, and II Is during such seasons
that the disintegration OF rock which
produces fresh particles of soil coca
on most rapidly,
AS water passes from the liquid to
the solid state its expansive power Is
about $50 tons to square foot, which
Is equal to the weight of column of
rock about one-third OF mile In
height. Then comes the thaw. and as
the water contracts away crumbles the
surface of the rock, to go to make
the soil from which we draw our sus-
tenance.
Out in the Cotswolds. when winter
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-11-17

"why are grasshopper and q grass
widow alike?"

"why are a grasshopper and q grass
widow alike?
Dunno
Both jump at the first chance
New York Evening World.
Circuiting the Earth.
A person making a circuit of the
earth will lose one day by going west
ward, and gain a day by going east
ward. In going eastward the sun Is
met before complete rotation of the
earth has been made. Thus the
period from noon until the sun is
again met in the meridian Is shorter
than from noon to noon In one
locality. Going westward requires
little more than twenty-four hours for
the sun ito catch up. so that from
noon to noon by sun observation
covers period of more than twenty
four hours. In order 10 keep dates
right, day is dropped out Of reckon
Ing by vessels sailing eastward when
crossing the one hundred and eight
ieth meridian--that Is, hey live the
same day twice; and a day is added
when they cross the same meridian
going westward-for instance, arriv-
ing at the one hundred and eightieth
meridian, Saturday Immediately be-
comes noon Sunday.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-11-17

wars members OF the sioux and Grow
tribes directed their marches By the
aid Of fires and other signals flashed
from this ever-visible tower
As one approaches this monstrous
rock, his amazement and awe In
creases. because II seems incredible
that any force Of Nature could have
carved this solitary monument.
To climb to the top would seem an
impOssibility. yet 1t Ia said that O
number of years ago q man and q
woman accomplished this feat sue
cessfully.
Now that the war La behind Ms and
Uncle Sam has more time to devote
to home matters, II seems not unlikely
that he may deem It advisable to
send an expedition to the top Of his
new possession and cause series of
stairways to be constructed for the
accommodation and convenience Of
venturesome tourists bent on getting
acquainted with their own country.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-11-17
GETTING AT THE FACTS ON DAHo's POWER RATE
SITUATION

BOISE, IDAHO November 17-Your correspondent has
drken to get at the basic facts involved in the hear
ing before the public utilities commission, wherein it
sought to establish valuation for making purposes
Such wealth of technical details presented to
fuse the layman mind That condition, coupled with what
appeared to be biased publications. has rendered impartial
consideration of the subject by the public probematca
The Real Issue.
The outstanding contention the ingredients of the
valuation The Idaho Power presented figures show
ing valuation of 100000 in round numbers This the
physical valuation and filed that way in conformity with
aw of Idaho making such requirement 1t included property
present utilized in the production of power The other
side representing civic association and ntervenors interest
ed in the subject of fair rates. contended for lower vaua
tor claiming 100000 the proper figure, although gnor
ing the inert property That valuation urged by Mr. Hen
ric expert for the association
However Mr. Gordon expert for the utility commission pre-
sened figures physical valuation $2218 in of the
valuation filed by the Idaho Power company.
An Illustration.
Ia order to visualize the situation it might be ikened
business concern erecting It's store OF two adjoining lots
The vacant lot has been paid for and held protection for
increased business but the cost of it and of carrying is
cuded in the cost of doing business and in computing prices
against costs and for the purpose of obtaining profit from
the business The contention against the
that this vacant lot should not be included in the valuation
Tile vacant lot in this included the Ok Dow plant
where considerable money has been expended which
the time is not producer of electrical energy
admitted at the hearing however, that within six years
present rate OF state growth and demand for electric power
the Ok Dow would be needed to furnish the public with
vice The commission must decide whether the Ok Dow
be egmately included in the valuation and the
part of rate fixing program If the business property
ferred to compelled to furnish goods fixed by
the public through official body the illustration here
given would be on all tours, with the power situation
Other Questions Involved
There other questions involved in this hearing one
being to working capital concerning which there was wide
difference OF opinion the part of all the experts
Analysing all the evidence your correspondent can see no
monumental difference between the real ideas to valuation
There present disposition such cass to oyestate
understand or both
Between all the claims and evidence the commission will un
doubed be In position to arrive at conclusion that
tod foir .,z+o
clearer understanding of valuation and necessities
peclyn territory that is thnly populated and that
respect to all public services requires equipment that would
suffice for much larger population and therefore woud
duce much larger returns per territory.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-11-17
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
o. Western Newspaper Union.
THE DEVILS TOWER

THIS peculiar freak Of nature
Il which has become one Of Uncle
Sans National Monuments, lis located
near Sundance in northeastern Wyo-
ming. 1t is gigantic rock, 600 feet
high, probably 80 feet in diameter at
the top and a mile around at the
base. Rising sheer from the level
plain, II Is visible In some directions
for almost a hundred miles.
Undoubtedly this tower was usefr'
to primitive races as well as to earl.
pioneers as landmark 'Tis thought
that during the subsequent Indian
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-11-17
LET US SHOW YOU

Every home should of these sanitary sweepers
They prevent stirring up cloud of dust and possibly germs
breahed into lungs They also the of max
ing your rugs last much longer than when swept by or
nary they do not tear the KNAPP of the rug They
will out dust that be reached with any ordinary
broom
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Citizenship" Subject
Of Pershing Address
Uni Graduates

Lincoln, June Especial. DE
grees were conferred upon $40 stu
dents at the University of Nebraska
today, the largest graduating class
in the history of the institution. Gen.
John J. Pershing, a, graduate of the
University of Nebraska school Of
law OF 1893, delivered the commence
inent address.
citizenship" was the subject Of
General Pershing's address. He
warned against the flood of illiterate
foreigners sweeping over the coun-
try.
"Most of the propaganda against
our institutions is circulated among
this class of people" General Per-
shing said.
General Pershing blamed the citi-
zens of the country for great deal
of the laxity governing immigration
to America.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Is
as
Firm He 1
Resigns From of
: Skinner PacS 2ipany
on Demand OSNeceiver
Neville.
Contract Is Abrogated

Paul F, Skinner, president OF the
Skinner Packing company, has re-
signed at the demand OF Keith
Neville, receiver OF the company,
and the elimination of Mr.. Skinner
has been approved by Federal Judge
Woodrough. The papers were filed
in federal court yesterday.
Skinner has been at the head of
the Skinner enterprises during their
tempestuous career of the last year
and half. The troubles started
when the SINNERS completed their
magnificent packing plant on the
South Side now being operated by
the Dold Packing company.
Long Court Actions.
Hiring Robert c. Howe, for years
an official of Armour & Co. here,
ard his subsequent discharge started
the troubles. This resulted in long
court actions with many suits in
spite of the fact that the company
was said to be in excellent financial
condition.
All eliminated finally in the ap-
pointment of Keith Neville as re-
ceiver of the company. May IS.
The settlement made by Neville
with Paul Skinner and filed in dis
trict court includes the resignation OF
Paul Skinner as president and di-
rector, the abrogation of his lO-year
contract at an annual salary of
$2S000 and other perquisites.
Turns Over Shares.
This contract is just year old. 1t
provided salary OF $4,000 cash for
Mr.. Skinner and gift Of 100 shares
Of stock annually, these shares being
worth approximately $4,000. 1t
also included a clause giving him the
right to purchase $500 additional
shares of the common stock for
which he was required to pay only
$4,000 in cash, the rest being on his
note.
Mr.. Skinner turned over to the re-
ceiyer 3,504 shares of Skinner Pack
ing company stock and his note for
S245, 900 was cancelled and the $4,000
he had paid On the common stock
was returned to him.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Dealer Robbed Tuice,
Thinks Advertising
Doesn't AIlUays Pau

Tecumseh, Neb., June 6-(Spe-
cial. )-William England operates the
Mbacco supply house, or Smoke
Hse," in Sterling, this county. He
sSjust had an experience which
SKes him think it does not pay to
advertise on every occasion.
Recently his place of business was
broken into and some jewelry, in
Guiding a number of watches, were
stolen from a punch board. Four S.
gold pieces, set in the board were
overlooked, and the local paper
stated the fact. The thief was ap-
pretended and Mr.. England went to
Nebraska City, where he recovered
most of his iewelry.
Then the England place was robbed
a second time, and this time the thief
took watches, jewelry, S. gold pieces,
punch board and all. The Beatrice
bloodhounds were secured but re-
fused to take the scent.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Don't Hang Me-
Walls Suspect
InCirl's Death
Evidence Points to Negro As
Slayer of Pretty School
Teacher; TraiIed by
BloodhOunds.

Des Moines, June Especial
Telegram Trapped in net of
damaging evidence, Tom Lewis, ne
gro, is whimpering in fear of the
gallows today and denying he
killed Miss Sarah Barbara Thors-
dale in a lonely woods near Valley
Junction last Thursday.
Don't hang me, | don't want to
hang" Lewis keeps saying over and
over, while Sheriff w. E. Robb,
deputies and state agents fire fusil-
ladies' of questions at him in the
county jail.
Lewis is confronted with such
convincing evidence that each effort
by him to explain involves him
deeper, Sheriff Robb asserts.
Bloodhounds Trail Lewis.
B1oodhounds twice went direct to
Lewis after picking up scent where
the girl struggled for her life with
her assistant.
At the scene OF the crime is
mans heel mark. In the heel was
bent nail.
A bent nail is in one of Lewis
heels and the shoe fits the footprint
perfectly.
Shoe Fits Footprints.
Near the river bank where the
girl struggled is footprint made by
her, and several by her assailant.
Lewis shoe also fit the mans foot
prints exactly, Sheriff Robb said.
At least II persons saw Lewis
near the scene of the crime shortly
before the girl was attacked. The
sheriff has their names.
Lewis has been identified by a
Valley Junction woman as the man
who made advances toward her last
Wednesday within a short distance
from where Miss Thorsdale was at
tackled. She says he fed when he
saw her husband coming
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Canvassers Succeed
Who Are Giving Only
Spare Time to Work

While some of the leaders of the
Omaha Bee Help Yourself club are
spending all their time in seeking
subscriptions to The Bee, some OF
the most successful campaigners are
doing this remunerative and interest
ing work ION the side"
Miss June Beaver of Harlan, Ia,
works for the Wilder Storage Bat
terry Co., Miss Merle Address OF
Oakland, Ia, has been busy at
school. ]. H. Domingo of Weeping
Water, Neb., is in the insurance busi-
ness. Mrs. P. E. Buck of Fremont
spends her mornings in her household
work. ]. F. Schwaiger of North
Platte is Union Pacific engineer.
But all-of these are putting in their
spare moments at the job of getting
votes in the Help Yourself clubs
campaign, hoping to win the $7,8Oo
house or the $4,000 automobile Of
fered as capital prizes or if not that,
one of the nine automobiles or IL
other awards.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Aid for Pueblo
IsCuaranteed
Many States and Cities Make
Provisions to Help Flood
Swept Colorado:

Omaha has offered its assistance
to the destitute of the food districts
of Colorado. ]. David Larson, com.
missioner of the Omaha Chamber OF
Commerce wired Governor Shoup of
Colorado yesterday that Omaha
stood ready to help in any way 1t
could.
San Francisco, June 6.-Mayor
James Rolph OF San Francisco ap-
pealed today to the people OF this city
to aid the sufferers of the Pueblo
flood. The mayor in his appeal said:
"The response from the people of
San Francisco should be immediate
and generous, showing we have not
forgotten the catastrophe OF 1906,
nor the aid given us under Similar
circumstances"
The San Francisco Examiner start
ed a relief subscription, heading it
with $500.
Memories of 1906.
Sacramento, Cal, June 6.--Califor-
MIA must not forget the response
made to her needs in 1906, said Gov
ernor William D. Stephens today in
proclamation urging the people OF
tee state to contribute relief and
supplies to the sufferers OF Pueblo,
Colo. At the same time the COVER
nor telegraphed his sympathy to
Governor Oliver H. Shoup of Colo
rado.
Ball Players Donate.
Flint, Mich, June 6.--The Michi-
gan Ontario base ball league today
started fund with subscription OF
500 for the Colorado food victims.
Kansas to Cooperate.
Topeka, Kan, June 6.-Governor
Allen today telegraphed Governor
Shoup of Colorado, that Kansas
would cooperate in the relief ef-
forts for those left destitute in the
Pueblo flood.
Iowa Will Aid.
Des Moines, Ia, June 6.-Iowa will
come to the aid of Pueblo, R. H.
Faxon, general secretary of the
Chamber of commerce, announced
today. Steps will be taken here tc
supply the city's wants, he said
Oklahoma to Contribute.
Oklahoma City, Okl, June GA
proclamation urging citizens of Okla
homa to contribute to a fund for re-
lief of flood refugees in Colorado
was issued by Governor Robertson.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
JurySelected
ToDecide Fate of
John Herdzina
City Detective Apparently Un.
concerned as Trial for
Killing Joyrider in
Auto Begins.

Alter six hours hard work and the
questioning of more than 50 men i'll
District Judge Leslie's court yester-
day, jury was obtained to try John
Herdzina, a city detective, for the
Staying OF Joseph Howard, 22, the
night OF April 9, at Thirty-third and
L streets. when Herdzina attempted
to interfere with the actions OF a
noisy party OF youths in an automo-
bile.
These are the 2 men selected to
try Herdzina on a charge of man.
slaughter:
Frank Owen, 2723 Pinkney street,
employe Nebraska Steel Tank conf
pany.
Ray Queen, 2lS IL Park avenue,
employe Fontenelle hotel.
Albert Peterson, 4825 Military ave-
nue., truck driver.
Joe Baker, 1906 Military avenue,
stock and bond salesman.
John Nelson, 1854 Binney street,
mattress maker.
Clarence Morris, 2S12 Seward
street, carpenter.
Frank Gross, 242s South Twen-
tieth street, janitor
John Withnell, 2424 Larimore ave-
rue.
Albert Burger, 1225 South Fiftieth
street, carpenter.
J. F. Smith, president Smith
Brick company.
Fred Samuelson, 1859 lizard street,
landscape gardener.
Charles Smidt, 2727 North Sixty
third street, express clerk.
The trial will proceed at 9 this
morning and will take until Friday
at least.
Mrs. Herdzina sat just back of her
husband in the court room yesterday
and frequently wiped her eyes with
handkerchief. Herzina seemed
unconcerned Harry B. Fleharty is
attorney for Herdzina. County
| Attorney Shotwell and his chief
deputy, Raymond t. Coffey, are con-
ducting the prosecution.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Flood Summary

Denver, June 6.-Reports received
at the Denver office of the Associated
Press tonight indicated that flood
conditions in northern Colorado were
as follows.
At Greeley-The Platte river here
has risen about two feet as result
of rains the last two days, but con-
ditions are not serious and the DAM
age has been slight. Conditions to-
night arc improved.
At Masters-Roads are washed out
iii. several places. The rising of the
Platte and Poudre- rivers has done
some damage but conditions are i'm
proving.
At Erie-Several hundred yards of
Union Pacific railroad trackage
washed out, but the flood is receding.
At Lyons-The ST. Vrain road is
washed out in places. Two bridges
are out between Boulder and Lyons.
The road is covered by water at a
Jew places in the Canyon roads at
Estes Park.
At Sterling-The Platte river has
risen about two feet, but appears to
be at its crest. Reports have come
from Brush and Fort Morgan above
here that another flood was coming
but the reports have been greatly dis
counted.
At Longmont-Water is round the
railroad station and the elevator. No
lives have been lost or seriously
menaced.
At Englewood-(A suburb of Den
vcr.)-The rising waters of the Platte
have done some property damage.
Two or three bridges are thereatened,
but late reports said they were hold
ing.
AT Denver-Several blocks in the
West Side residential district still
flooded and many families have
moved out. No loss of life. Unless
more rains come it is believed the
Platte here will recede by morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Phonograph Concert in
Lincoln Heard at Ashland

Ashland, Neb., June 6.-(Special.)
"A phonograph concert in the radio
station of the state university at Lin
coin was enjoyed by persons at the
wireless station of J. d. Fender at
Ashland. Announcements made by
the operator at Lincoln and col
versation during the intervals be-
tween selections were plainly audible
at the Ashland station
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
38 Defendants in Toledo
Mail Robbery Put on Trial

Toledo, O., june 6.-The second
chapter of Toledo's $1,000,000 post
office robbery started today when
50 defendants, accused of completely
went on trial in carefully guarded
court room.
Wanda Urbaytis, the young wom-
an once named as the master mind
in the theft and Father Anthony
Gorek of New Chicago, Ind, are
among the defendants.
The robbery took place February
II, FIVE men compelling mail truck
drivers to remain impassive while
they loaded the valuable sacks in an
automobile and sped away.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Women Voters
League Meets
To Form Slate
Will Outline Plan of Action to
Guide Fair Sex in Picking
Candidates in Political
Arena.

Lincoln, June 6.--tSpecia1. NE
braska club and society wormen
forming the personnel of the Wom-
EMS League of Voters gathered in
Lincoln today preparatory to out
lining a plan of action and sentiment
which will guide the newly enfran-
chised women of the Cornhusker
state in picking and endorsing vari-
Gus candidates in the politicalsarena.
A strong effort is being made by
prospective candidates to cover up
their activities in attempting to keep
the solons in Nebraska and direct
feminife fire in other directions than
their own.
The stand taken by Nebraska's ma
tional characters in the Omaha city
election and their past stands on
prohibition and other questions vital.
ly interesting to the happiness and
contentment of the home and fire
side, which the women have pledged
themselves to protect promises not
to be forgotten.
If republican is known to have
stood for those things these women
will not forget him. And the same
is true with the democrats.
As the women gathered in Lin
coin today there were number OF
political policies being discussed.
Whether they will endorse movie
picture censorship, anti-capital pun
ishment and other moral and human.
itariah planks, which, they say, will
occupy the woman's sphere in! pol
itics, is a nlooted question today.
The convention proper will open
at $50 tomorrow morning in the
Auditorium of the Social Science
building at the university. Well
known Nebraska women here today
in advance of the convention are:
Mrs. A. H. Dietrich, president OF
the league, Hastings; Mrs; Charles
Johannes, treasurer. Omaha; Miss
Nav Gund, secretary, Lincoln; Mrs
Draper Smith, Omaha; Mrs. +. B
Penney. Fullerton; Mrs. Irene c,
Buell., Ashland; DR.. Jennie Calitas
Omaha; Mrs. c. H. Rockwell, Valen-
tine: Mrs. H. H. Wheeler, Lincoln;
Mrs F. A, Harrison, Lincoln; Mrs
c. G. Ryan, Grand Island; Mrs
Louise Ormsby, Thompson.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Hermit Living in Cave
Is Swept Awav By Flood

Denver, June 6.-Reports received
here from Lake Charles, IS miles
south, told of the drowning of her
NIT who lived in cave near that
place. He had lived for years in the
cave, which was on the high bank
of st. Charles river. The swirling
waters obliterated the cave and the
occupant is still missing. It was
near the same spot. Lake Charles re-
ports say, that woman and four
children were drowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Asks That Rail Commission
Hold Phone Rate Hearing

Columbus, Neb., June 6.-(Spe-
cial. )-The city council passed
resolution asking that the hearing on
the proposed increase of rates for the
Platte County Independent Tele-
phone company be held in Columbus
by the State Railway commission.
The resolution AYERS that it is not
time to raise rates, wages of all
kinds being reduced and prices OF
all products being below the level
prevailing a year ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-07
Chicago Mayor Suffers
First Defeat at Polls
In Judicial Election

Chicago, June 6.-Mayor William
Hale Thompson suffered his first
defeat at the polls since his election
in 1911, today, when the coalition
judicial ticket headed by the demo-
cratic candidates carried Chicago by
plura1ities estimated at from 10000
to 10000.
At 8 o'clock the city admin
stration issued a statement adnia-
ting defeat of all of its candidates
with the possible exception of one. !.
A band, stationed in the city hall
early in the evening, prepared to de-
part shortly after 8 o'clock. The
musicians had not begun to play.
One man was shot and killed in an
election argument, but otherwise no
disorder was reported by the police.