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The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

An enthusiastic convention of potato
growers was held at Buhi and ninety
six growers were In attendance When
IA vote was taken upon potato grading,
after discussion by Miles Cannon,
commissioner OF agriculture. the large
majority OF the growers favored the
present official grading plan.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

An organization OF peace officers
from the states of Washington, Oregon,
Idaho and Montana and the Candian
provinces of Alberta and British Co
lumbia was completed at a banquet of
citation. The new organization known
as the Northwestern Association of
Sheriffs and Police, is design to bring
about "a more effective enforcement of
the criminal law.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

Information has been received that
the u. 5. Forestry service has granted
$1,000 foi the building of a road up
the east fork of Mink creek, about
twelve miles from Pocutello, and for
surveying n summer camp along that
branch of the creek. The proposed To-
cation is about three and one-half miles
from the main Mink creek and is ideal
us camping site.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

ON exhibition in Nampa Ida. VIM
doW' Is freak apple of normal size
that fruit growers caI NOT account for.
One-half the apple Is n perfect specl-
men of Grimes Golden while the
other half is equally as good red
Rome Beauty The line of demarca-
tion passes around the apple longitud-
nally through the stem and blossom
ends
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

OVER I,JUWD pounds of wool was
contracted for in Reno recently, ac-
corilng to sheepmen, at price of
tweiity-seven cents pound, which is
an increase of about three or four
cents over the prevailing prices a week
ago and an Increase Of twelve cents
over a year ago.
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

Another vigorous attempt to eradI-
cate the jack rabbit nuisance is being
carried ON by the Fremont county
Farm bureau under the direction of
OF government specialist and County
Agent j. L. White. A new method of
poisining is being used and so far with
deadly effect Nearly 200 square miles
will be directly and Indirectly reached
and the results are being watched
closely
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10


More than S2.5OO,OOO will he spent
on road work In northern Idaho during
the coming summer. Federal aid *
available on all the roads. One of the
chief expenses to the state highway
fund is the paving of nine miles of the
so-ealled Apple way" connecting
Occur d'Alene with the paved way run
ming into Spokane. Wash This will
cost S300O0. The work Is supposed
to start about March
The foreign-born population Of Ida
no number 3s.9sS3. of whom 3G.lT0 are
twenty -one years of age and over. OF
this number 23.S94 are naturaliz,-l citi-
zens. while 12,276 are aliens. who have
taken out their first citizenship papers
only. and for whom the citizenship
status has not been ascertained. OF
these Sweden leads with over 900. or
1871 per cent. followed by England and
Germany with over 1000 each, England
leading. and Greece with ZIG OF Is
per cent, with Wales contributing the
smallest number of 575 or Is per cent
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

Charles Thompson. an Indain hand
employed In an ice plant in Carlin,
New. was killed instantly when hit
by piece of ice. AS he was making
his way mp iadder the huge cake of
Ice fell. the force OF the blow falling
squareIy upon the top of the unfortun-
ate mans head. SO heavy was the
lee that IL piece of ii was driven into
Thompson'S skull
The Idaho recorder., 1922-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter. an elderly
couple become stalled In a snowdrift
between Rawhide and Fallon, New.
ami in draining the radiator. Mr.. Car
ter severiy cut his hands. and when
he pun them in his pockets the blood
and water Immediately froze them in
The couple then started six-mile
walk back to Rawhide, and MIR. Carter
was Saved many time from falling ex-
hausted by his wife
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
DAILY MARKET REPORT.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Compiled by the Market News
Service Rureau of AgricuI-
tural Economics.

Sales from wholesalers direct to
retailers except where otherwise
noted. Sales to 3 a. m.
Apples Supplies liberal. Al
most no demand or movement. very
few sales reported. BusheI baskets.
various varieties. slOOaI25; few
sales. Barrels, Virginias. various
varieties, fair quality and condi-
tion, s2.OOa3.50; some ordinary con-
dition low as 800.
Cantaloupes SuppIies nader
ate. movement moderate. Home
quality. S1.0Oa2.00.
Onions - Indianas. 100 III. sacks,
yellow and white varieties. No. 1.
s2.75a3.OO.
Peaches - Supplies liberal. move
ments moderate: Virginia. skies.
Elbertas. good color: best, Sa25
az so: some wasty. $3.50 Mary
lands. skies, Elbertas, best large
sizes. good color. S2.5Oa275: slight
ly wasty. s2.25. Delawares. bushol
baskets. Elbertas. mostly around
$3.50. Pennsylvania. bushel bas-
kets. Elbertas. mostly around $500.
New Jerseys. bushel baskets, Bellies.
some wasty. s2.coas2.50
White Potatoes-MOvemen mod
crate: New Jerseys $50 III. sacks,
Irish Cobblers. No. !. mostly around
s225. Giants. $50 III. sacks. No. /.
mostly around $500 per sack.
Watermelons Boat reCcipts
moderate. movement slow account
of weather. market steady. Viz
ginia and East Shore Merylands.
selects. medium to large sizes
100 melons.
Cabbage Supplies moderate
movement moderate. &c per pound,
Lettuce Supplies moderate
movement draggy. New York
crates. . dozen heads. hest. Sl-5oa
IFS; some ordinary condition. poor
quality low as slOo.
Tomatoes Supplies liberal
movement moderate. Homegrowns
l6-qt. hampers. 75casl.oO.
Sweet Potatoes Supplies lib
eral, movement very slow. very few
sales reported. market dull. North
Carolinas. barrels. yellow varieties
best. mostly around S2.50: poorer
s1.5oa2.OO per barrel Virginias
NorfoIks. barrels, yellow varieties
mostly around $3.50 per barrel.
Sweet Corn Supplies liberal
l5a2Oc per dozen ears.
Cucumbers - New York. hushel
baskets. fair quality. s2.o0a@.5o.
CaulifIower - Supplies moderate,
movement slow; New York, crates,
fair quality. s2.OOa2.50.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
RAIL CONFERENCE
FAILS TO AGREE ON
SENIORITY ISSUE

Continued From Page One.
tives were unwilling and unable to
accept"
The carriers. according to willard.
could not fully comply with the
plan to restore complete seniority
rights because, he said. it would
not be fair to the men who re-
manned at work and the new men
who have been hired. The execu-
" as possible to the proposals.
however. and declared they had no
intention of impairing the pension
rights of the strikers.
The statement by Jewell and the
strikers said the question of senior
ity was the stumbling block.
THE conferences have shown
that the group of roads which have
been comforting will at present
make no concession" 1t said Their
refusal of seniority rights to union
men. 1t is now clear. is not for the
purpose OF keeping promises to
strike breakers, but solely for the
purpose of disciplining the men for
a legal and justised strike.
This Is a position with which
the men cannot compromise. We
can and will fight"
The roads included in the nego-
tiations were the Alabama and
Vicksburg, the Baltimore and Ohio,
the Buffalo, Rochester and Pits
bursh. the Chesapeake and Ohio. the
Chicago and Northwestern, the
Burlington, the Chicago. Indianapo-
lis and Louisville. the st. Paul.
the Rock Island, the Chicago. St.
Paul. Minneapolis and Omaha. the
FL Paso and Southwestern, the
Erie, the Hooking Valley. the Lake
Erie and Western. the Louisiana
and Arkansas, the Minneapolis and
st. Louis, the New York Central.
the New York. Chicago and st.
Louis. the Norfolk and Western,
the Norfolk Southern, the Northern
Pacific, the Seaboard Air Line, and
Trinity and Brazos Valley. the Vir-
ginian, the Wheeling and Lake
Erie, the Winston-Salem South
bound, and all subsidiaries of these
lines.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
EEw YORK COTTON EXCHANGE
Furnished by W. B. Eibbs & Co.
DIVORCE GRANTED
MRS. n. c. FASSETT

LOS ANGELES. Aug 25.-Newto1
Crock.r asset. son Of a former New
York Representative a graduate "i
Cornell. and a millionaire. WAS today
divorced h. his second wife, Lillian
Griffis Fasscyt % Hollywood. who
charged dcsertion. They lived to-
gciher nine years. she said.
The divorce was granted after she
introduced a letter said TO he written
by her husband in which he said:
You are what YOU are and wha'
life and your desires have made you.
and I no longer criticize nor hop
that YOU may he different / don't
like YOU. / don't like your outlook on
life. your ideals. your friends. your
hopes. Your aspirations, nor do yoa
honestly like mine
Why quihble? Why not be honest
for once in your life Face The facts
] no longer need you or WA NJ you.
can't he ANYTHING To- YOU except the
most casual sort Of friend"
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
WASHINGTON PRODUCE

Eggs-Strictly fresh, asa29c.
live Poultry-Spriney chickens. 2 lbs.
and over. 31a3Sc; LeGhorns.i 25a27c;
hens 23c; roosters. lac.
Dressed Polutry--Hens, lbs. and
up. 23c24c; sprineers, lbs. up. 32a
33c; roosters. 16a17c; undergrades, sa
Sc; sheep. tops 4a5c -..-
Livestock - Calves. choice, lie;
'undergrades. 4asc; lambs. top spring
12a13c: undergrades.. 6asc; sheep,
tops. 4a5c.
Hides - Sailed. 10c: green. I0c;
bul. green. Sc: bull. salted, SC; calf
skins. per pound. 12al3c; horse hides,
each. $1a1.50.
Beeswax, 22c.
Tallow. &c.
Walnut kernels. dry and clean, 40c.
Wool-Free of burrs, 35c; wool,
bury. z0a25c.
Butter, 29c
Market steady. Strictly. fresh eggs
in liberal demand Fancy chickens in
good demand. small broilers selling
slow. Hens in liberal demand.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
ECONOMISTS NAME .
METHODST0 BRING
iEUROPEAEREyIvAL
Conference at Williams,
town Agrees on Five
Main Points.

WILLIAMSBURG, Mass, Aug.
25,--concrete proposals for re-
Mobilization of Europe were ad-
vanced at the final session of
the eound table conferences at the
Institute of Politics here today.
DIR. B. NJ. Anderson, jr.. econo-
mist of the Chase National Bank
of New York. outlined the main
points of agreement among the
four chairmen OF the rehabilitation
round table, who ave DIR. Anderson.
Paul NJ. Warburg. New York
banker: Paul ID. Cravath, of New
York, former adviser to the allied
war purchasing commission. and
David F. Houston, former Secre-
tary of the Treasury.
The points of agreement were
as follows:
THAT nothing is to be gained
by attempting to stabilize ex-
change rates without correcting
underlying difficulties.
2-That nothing is to be gained
by making large loans to Europe
under existing conditions.
S-That the European situation
is satisfactory and most of tho
financial condition. even. they are
suffering seriously.
THAT the United States has
vital economic interests in the Eu-
ropean situation.
5-That the following elements in
one or another way are involved
in a sound solution of the European
problems:
A rational economic adjust
ment of German reparations.
B-Ratification of currencies in
Europe.
C--Rectification of public finances
in Europe.
D-Some sort of adjustment of
the fnter-allied debts.
E-The provision. under proper
conditions, Of new capital from the
United States. Great Britain and
other strong countries to assist
continental Europe.
6-That a high protective tariff
policy on the part of the United
States would greatly handicap any
measures that might he taken to
help straighten Europe out.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26

Continued From Page one.
pending, are said tc be away on
vacations.
Thomas Joseph Butler. SO years
old. 1912 Mckinley street northwest.
was arrested yesterday by Head
quarters Detective Messer and Pre-
cinct Detective Mansfield. of the
First station. in a barber shop on
Seventh street, near L street north
west
Butler is accused of being the
ringleader OF an organization of
hand bookmakers. According to the
police. large quantity Of betting
paraphenalia. including racing slips
and sheets were seized. He was
taken to the First precinct station
and later released on $4,000 bonds.
Bond Fixed mt 5000
Most of the book makers plead not
guilty when arrested and are re-
leased on $4,000 bonds. according TO
the court records. In numerous
cases more than one charge has been
preferred against the same person.
Police off1cials declare that the men
go right back into the business upon
release.
Francis II. stephens, District cor
poration counsel. was reported yes
terday to be working on a law
which would hold those who placed
bets and those who sold tips as well
as the bookmakers. 1t is expected
that the District Commissioners will
recommend the passage of such a
law by Congress in order to be able
20 handle the situation.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26

Grated and corps of stenosraph-
ers and clerks employed.
The formal charge against the
men is Conspiracy to commit a
confidence game"
When the gang was arrested late
yesterday a man named Norfleet,
who was posing as victim for the
confidence men, had a stock order
placed, which. IL bona fide, would
have netted him more than $500, 900,
police said.
Norfleet was previously, fleeced
of $4,000 by the organization In
Los Angeles. he said. and was fol-
lowing the operations OF the gang
in an attempt to bring about the
arrest of the members.
wealthy tourists. according to
authorities, were the victims of the
gang. and persons with less than
$1o.0oo ready cash were not mo-
Tested.
The roundup was the result of
years investigation. which has cost
$4,000, District Attorney Van Cise
said. The money was advanced by
a group of prominent business men.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
RRECULAR TREND
RULES UNSETTLED
COTTON EXCHANGE
Detailed Weather Reports
Bring Rally After
Early Declines.

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-The cotton
market was irregular and unset
tied today due to the mixed senti-
ment prevailing at present on its
technical speculative position, and
the possibilities of sudden rains
occurring in Texas and Oklahoma
to break the long, dry and hot
period which has prevailed over
the greater part Of last month. To-
days reports showed torrid weather
conditions have prevailed in some
parts OF Texas yesterday and also
Oklahoma. with particularly no
rainfall reported in either State.
The weather bureaus forecast
was for no rain in West Texas or
Oklahoma tonight or tomorrow.
For Arkansas there were pre-
dictions for partly cloudy weather
and cooler in the northwest por-
tion tonight.
For the Eastern half Of the belt
the predictions were for local show
ers in Carolinas tonight followed
by fair weather there tomorrow
and local showers for Georgia. Ala
bama and Mississippi both tonight
and tomorrow.
In our market. trading today
was again mixed with a good deal
OF taking and fresh short
selling prevailing at times due to
the anticipation of rains in Texas
or Oklahoma over night. This sent
prices off one time 25 to go points
for October and December from
yesterdays closing and about IS to
II for the later months. October
went off to 22.15. December, 22.2o
and January and March to about
e2IO. This incline was followed by
good rally in the early afternoon
on the detailed weather reports for
Texas and Oklahoma
October and December went up
to 22Ik cents while January and
March sold at 22ssc on this move
ment before o'clock. At Liver
pool spot cotton was Is points
lower in the early trading with the
market finally clsinC quiet and
steady Most of the Southern spot
markets today We're unchanged to
10 points lower up to the early
afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
Tak0na Park Sisters
On Missionary Work

The missionary traditions of the
T. f. Bowen family. IS Sycamore
avenue. Takoma Park, are being
maintained by the two daughters Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen, active workers
among tho Seventh Day Adventists.
Mrs. Cameron A. Carter sailed with
her husband yesterday from San
Francisco to engage in school work
in Shanghai. and Mrs. Adrian E.
Clark. the other daughter. leaves New
York for India today. accompanying
her husband. DR.. Clark. who will be
medical superintendent of the Hydro
Electric Institute at Simla, in the
Himalaya Mountains. Mrs Clark is
trained nurse. and will work in the
vicinity Two other daughters and a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen are also
connected with church service
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26

Continued From Page One.
tion and Labor, who was seeking
the passage of the administration
coal commission bill. finally in
duced Senator Edge to withdraw
his amendment on the ground that
such a proposal should be consid-
cred indepe ndently. Senator Edge
then introduced his measure as a
separate bill and il was referred TO
the Committee on Interstate Com
merce and Foreign Commerce
which also has the resolution OF a
somewhat similar nature offered
Thursday by Senator Walsh. OF
Massachusetts.
The Senate failed to pass the
coal commission bill. 1t was
brought up during the period de-
voted to morning business and a,
the expiration of the allotted time
the Senate resumed consideration OF
the soldiers bonus bill.
Another effort will be made tc
pass the bill today. The bill under
consideration is the Borah bill
which was substituted by the SEN
ate committee for the Winslow
Dlll pdSStN ny
On the motion OF Senator Reed
of Missouri, the Senate amended
the bill to prohibit the appointment nj
of any official OF the Federal gov,
ernment on the commission. The
original bill prohibited the ap.
pointment OF members OF Congress
Would bar Mine Interests.
Senator Shields. of Tennessee. Of
fered an amendment prohibiting
the appointment of any representa-
tive of the coal industry. This
amendment was still pending when
discussion ended on the bill. The
Borah bill does not limit the Presi-
dent in making appointments so
far as representation Of the coal
industry is concerned. although the
Winslow bill passed by the House
provided that the industry should
not be represented.
Senator Robinson. of Arkansas
opposed the Shields amendment. He
said that the President should be
free to give the industry represen-
tation. Senator Robinson declared
to make the coal operators and
81 am ready now to support any
well considered proposal that will
serve notice upon the mine owners
and mine workers that if they dc
not settle their differences the peo-
pie will take steps to protect them
selves"
Would Control Coal Cars.
Secretary OF Commerce Hoover
went before the House Interstate
Commerce Committee yesterday to
cooperate In the drafting of the
Winslow bill to give the Interstate
Commerce Commission greater pow
er In coah distribution. The es-
sence of the proposed measure lies
In control Of coal cars which au-
thority automatically could be used
to check profiteering through re-
fusal to furnish cars to profiteer-
ing operators. The Wnistow bill
in the House is similar to the Cum
minis bill in the Senate. but more
safeguards have been thrown
around its legal aspects.
Attorney General Daugherty
said yesterday that he did not in
tend to confer with attorneys for
certain coal operators in the Pitts
burgh field who are planning to
attack the Cleveland coal settle
ments in the courts on the grounds
that it Is a violation of the anti
trust law.
Representatives of these operators
arc understood 70 he here
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
NATIONAL CONFIDENCE RING
UNEARTHED IN ARREST or 80
U.S. Agents Claim Gang Fleeced Wealthy Vic
tins Of Millions

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 25.-rhirty-
three alleged confidence men. MEM
bers of the largest "con mems"
organization in the country. were
under arrest here today.
Department of Justice operatives
declare the gang operated from
coast to coast. The stakes" ran
into millions. officers said. They
maintained Offices in Florida resort
cities and Los Angeles. Headquar-
ters of the organization here was
in an elaborate suite of offices. A
complete stock exchange" was op-
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
HObnCIDAL DEATHS
nv DISTRICT TOTAL
5SMSnsGLE YEAR
Coroner Nevitt's Annual
Report Shows Increase
In Murders Here.
LS TOOK OWN LIVES
rhirty-Three Persons Killed
IniAutomobile Accidents
On City Streets.

There were nfty-eight homicidal
deaths and sixty-eight suicides in
he District during the fiscal year
binding June 30 according to the
knnual report of DIR. ]. Ramsay
hewitt, District coroner. which was
nled yesterday with the Commis-
eioners
The total deaths reported were
1.547. This shows a decided in
crease over last year. according to
Dr. NeviIl. Besides the homicides
and suicides there were 3ss acci-
Mental deaths and 1.o55 deaths from
natural causes.
Thearer Disaster Tops List.
In the report of accidental deaths
the COLLAPSE OF the Rnickerbocker
Theater tops the list. being charged
with ninety-seven deaths. Automo-
biles killed thirty-three persons IN
the District and twelve in the sub
urbs. Motorcycles were responsible
for three deaths.
| tai drownings reported. four per-
sons were killed in falling eleva-
| tors. three were killed in falling
aeroplanes. four persons were
struck by lightning. two died as
the result of falls from horses. two
died as the result of being kicked
BY horses. four were killed in burn
ing buildings, thirty-eiCht died as
the result Of burns and scaldings.
one was accidentally electrocuted.
eleven were killed by street rail-
wavs, three were killed by steam
railroads. eight died as the result
Of falling from buildings f1fty-four
were killed by falls or blows. one
died following a fall from a tree.
two died as the result Of falls from
wagons and four were killed by
accidental gunshot wounds.
Gunshot Wounds Kill Thirty.
Gunshot wounds led the homicidal
causes with thirty deaths to Its ac-
count. other homicidal causes were:
Automobiles, six: struck by brick.
one: surYocation. one; fractured
neck nine: struck by hatchet or
az. two: death as the result OF a
thrown lamp IHTccs 81 u'N ~
stone. one: kicked in abdomen.
two; legal hangings. one. and GRIM
inal abortion. one.
Among natural causes pulmonary
tuberculosis accounted for forty
FIVE deaths. pneumonia for seventy
four deaths. typhoid fever for three.
valvular heart disease for thirty.
diphtheria for three. cancer for
twenty-four. apopleNy for seven
teen. and alcoholism for two deaths
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
Moratorium Failure Causes
Big Decline in Currency

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Francs of
both France and Belgium, Italian
lire and German marks dropped
sharply today. rejecting cable ad-
vices from Europe regarding the
failure TO agree on a moratorium
for Germany.
French francs fell of 1874 points
to 753 y. a new low level Belgian
francs went down 10 points to 7.I3h
and lire exchange was OF IN points
to 4.32. The news threw the mar
ket into temporary chaos. Marks
were about 1000 for a dollar. Hun
garian marks also shrank to the in
finitessimal value of As one hun
dredths of a cent
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
Rabbit h1vades
Executive Lawn
wild CottontaiI Boards Laddie
Boy in His Own Do
main.

s An unlimited guest has thrown
himself on the hospitality OF the
White House.
The incident is air the more re-
markable when the. guests repu-
tation is considered. Until this
piece Of effrontery he and his kind
have been considered tfmid.
The interloper Is wild rabbit.
He was seen in the south grounds
Of the White, House few days ago
by William Reeves, the gardener.
Where the cotton. tail come from
is mystery.
So far Laddie Boy. the Presidents
dog, has not discovered him.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
BUFFALO LIVESTOCK.

EAST RTFFAI.O. y. w. Aug. %
CattIe-Shipping steers, S$.5"aH-''
butcher grades, s1.50I9: cows. S2.5oa
6.25: calves, cUllS to choice, Sial l.
Sheep and Lamhs-Choice lambs.
s13al3.50: culls to fair. SIal2 80
yearlings. s73lO; sheep. S3aS-25.
Hogs - Workers, Ssal0.25; pigs,
ss.25aS.5O: mixed. S9ai0: heavy
s9a9.50: roughs, s6.75aI: stays. sia
40
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
PITTSBURGH LIVESTOCK

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. 2a.-Cat-
tle-Choice beeves. sS.20a9: veal
calves, si25oal2.75.
Sheep and Lambs--Prime wethers
ls7a7.5o; good. se25a6.55: fair. mixed,
| s5.25a6; lambs, sl2.50al3.
Hogs-Prime heavy, s9.25a9.35 I:
medium. s9.90a10.05: heavy Workers,
! s9.90a1005; light Workers. s9.25as.50
pigs, ssaS.50; rough, sfas: stays,
sS.5oa4.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-26
Woman, IS, on Stunt Flight.

CAPE MAY. y. j.. Aug. 25.-Mrs.
Peter Quidort. S5. begged Capt. Jack
Robertson. stunt flier. to take her
on an airplane trip today He did.
He turned a couple Of loops. Then
he asked his passenger IL she were
frightened I'm having the time of
my young life she replied