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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
Indians Use the Oil and Local Pros
pectors Would Like to Find Ii.

Somewhere in the western part of
the Olympic mountains in Washington
there is a lake of pure petroleum. AZ
several Indian camps near here the
aborigines are using for fuel and light
cedar sticks which have been soaked
in oil.
That there is crude oil in the North
west mountains has been long suS--
pected, for two generations ago places
were found where oil dubbed up
through rock and shale formations.
An attempt is being made by local
prospectors to discover the pool where
the Indians make their fire sticks
that burn long time.
The oil showing is in a region easy
of access and successful exploitation
would yield millions.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
Notice

Notice is hereby given that meet
ing of the members of the Zeta Chi
Alpha Trust Co., will be held at the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
house, 9O4 Deakin Ave, Moscow, Ida
no, on the 10Th day of May, 1922, A.
D., at 4:30 p. M, of said date, for the
purpose of electing a board of frye
directors, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 3012, Chapter XIV, of the
Idaho Revised Codes as amended.
LOUIS G. CADY, President
w. S. GREATHOUSE, Secretary
1SS-194
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

tendencies. In two years, therefore
we shall be looking to England for
an even larger supply of the higher
grade-wool, or wolIen goods.
Can not the Inland Empire help
this nation to produce sufficient fine
grade wool to care for home con-
sumption at Spokane Chron-
icle
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
FOR SALE-MiscelIaneous

FOR SALE-A STOCK OF GENERAL.
merchandise located in good in
land town about so miles Sc of Spo-
kane Stock will invoice about $500,
fixtures $500. Will consider Moscow
residence property as part payment.
Address owner, c-of Star-Mirror,
Moscow, Idaho. 1SS-2O5
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

:.
The entire revenue of the City of
Moscow, for the fiscal year ending
the first Monday in May, 1922, $73,-
85493
Done by the order of the Mayor and
Council of the City of Moscow, Idaho,
this 5th day of May, 1922.
(SeaD J. r. STRONG,
1S2-ff CITY Clerk
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
HEIR TO GREAT WEALTH
Found After Months of Search All
over the World.

After an absence from home of more
than ten years, in which time he was
mourned as dead, Frank O'Meara, son
OF Z. P. O'Meara, wealthy resident of
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa.
was found at Lake Charles, La, re
Gently.
Location of O'Meara eliminated a
search OF four months covering South
Africa, Canada and parts Of the United
States.
Since his disappearance O'Meara has
Travelled over the greater part of the
world. O'Meara was found by law
yer who had been retained to aid In
the search.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
Estimate OF City Expenses

1T is hereby estimated by the Mayor
and Council of the City of Moscow,
Idaho, that the probable amount OF
money necessary for all purposes, to
be raised for the maintenance Of the
City of Moscow, during the fiscal
year, beginning on the first Tuesday
of May. 1922, and ending on the first
Monday in May, 1928, and for which
period of time this estimate is made
by funds is as follows:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
NOTICE OF ELECTION

An election for the purpose of Sc
lecting seven directors for The Omega
Pi Alumni Association, will he held
at the Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapter
House May 8. 1922, at Z O'Clock r. m.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

FOR. SALE SLIGHTLY USED STOI4L
auto tent and bed. Same as new
borgain. See Clyde Hall or call at
Auto Electric Supply Co. 186-191
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

FOR SALE OR TRADE-BUICK tour
ing car, fine shape Also one of the
best residence lots in Moscow. See j.
S. Heckathorn at First National Bank
187-79G
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
SITUATION WANTED.
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
NUMBER 1si

FOR SALE OR RENT-5 ACRE tract
on edge of town with buildings. 903
East Sth. B. G. Spencer 1S4-iS9
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

There is touch of pathos in the
request of the local members of the
Grand Army of the Republic for funds
from the city to be used in building
a suitable memorial for their dead
comrades, about one hundred in num-
Der. who rest in the Moscow GENE
terry, and by whose side those who
make the plea will be laid to rest
ere many years While it is clear that
the city council can not legally APP
propriate money for this purpose. it
would seem that there might be
some way in which the people of the
community could raise the $500 asked
tributed by the members of the post
themselves. These men, all now past
rs years of age. fought valiently for
their country. saving it intact to be-
come the determining factor lin a
later world conflict, and The Star
Mirror believes that some local or
ganization, or organizations, would
be doing a fine thing by taking this
matter up and aiding in securing this
money for memorial, even though
period of months should be required
in getting the sum together.
- - -
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, now
a Hearst mouthpiece, is diligently
seeking for man to defeat Senator
Poindexter for reelection to the Unit
ed States senate from Washington.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Observation-Disclosures claims that more
than half the active party leaders in
the state are against Poindexter, it
is unable to find what it terms 1.-The
right man." to turn the trick. 1t
might have been possible to bring
to the front man who would have,
given Poindexter a run for his mon
ey, if Hearst had kept his finger out
of the pie. Now. however, anyone
who is spoken of as candidate is
credited with wearing the Hearst
brand in spite of himself. There are
many people who do not particularly
care for Poindexter and his methods
and never have. 1t is evident now,
however that some of these people
Will support him this year because
of the enemies he has made instead
of their admiration for him.
"a Ea -
The statement comes from Wash
ington, D. c., that approximately 70O,-
600 lives have been saved in the Unit
ed States in the last 80 years through
health cruSadeS and campaigns
against disease. One great authority
states that these life saving efforts
have reduced the mortality rate by
seven out Of every 20 deaths and pre-
dicted that it would be further re-
duced In spite of this fact there are
Anti-Tuberculosis association and |
kindred organizations. through which |
the results mentioned above have
been gained. Any campaign. or or
ganized effort against disease is
worth while and worthy of public
support
"a - "a
Crime has become so prevalent in
New York City that the police are be-
ginning to treat the criminals rough.
to take criminal matters up promptly
and to impose heavy sentences. With
such steps toward the suppression of
crime in New York, what may not
be expected throughout the rest of
he country?
"A
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

Dance
Attend the dance at Eggan's hall
Monday, May 8, given by the Business
and Professional Women. Mann Bros.
orchestra. 1871 90
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - THREE ROOM FUR
nished apartment with modern con-
veniences. Not convenient for child
rem. Phone CIR 1898
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

FOR sALE-s2 ACRES. PHONE 9173.
184-189
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

FOR RENT-TWO LARGE HOUSE
keeping rooms. Eggan's Apis. Phone
370-J. 186-191
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

FOR SALE-MODERN PORTABLE
chicken house and wire, cheap
Phone 317-R. 1S3-lSS
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

FOR SALEANEW CROQUET SET,
Vital vacuum cleaner and furniture
cheap. Call 128-R. 622 E. G ST. 1888
FOR SALEAA GO-CART. CALL
372-Y 184-189
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06
PARTY ORGANIZATION AND
SUFFRAGE


Political party chairmen and. COM
mittees are preparing to take up
their work among which will be the
duty Of seeing that proper steps are
taken for having registrars appoint
ed and voters registered Yet there
are some who say that political part
les are not necessary. If it were not
for their activities, lot of persons
would never be able to cast ballot.
Clarksburg CIV. Va) Daily Telegram
- - -
OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING AT
SHEEP GROWERS DOOR
If any industries touched rock bot
tom during the recent postwar de-
preston they were farming and live
stock The sheep grower suffered
with the rest. But, unless signs fail,
the sheep grower, like other live
stock growers. faces an era of pros
perity.
The worlds stock of wool. predicts
a recognized authority, will fail to
supply the demand within two years
The finer gradesxare in the greater
demand The bulk Of fine woods is
produced in England and her DO
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

FOR RENT-THREE FURNISHED
rooms for light housekeeping. 225
East 4th ST. 184-189
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

WANTED GOOD MILK cows Phone
X99X4. 1QQ-1QQ
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-06

WILL TRADE EQUITY IN 40 ACRES
one mile from town, for Fordson
tractor. What have you. Box "a, Dearly,
Idaho 184188
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

know that Miles was evidently a substa,t.
tial man Of wealth and a good enough
sport not to be worried because the com
pany was not yet making any money.
And so the Original Columbia Comedy
Players went on touring the circuit Of
small towns around New York. Usually
they played three nights the first of the
week in one place and the last three days
Of the week in another town. Ny, Boucher
loved to be with the company Just as much
as possible, and he assured them that he
regretted that his business interests In
New York so frequently required him to
be absent.
Mr.. Boucher was becoming quite expert
in his little trick of feeding his neck scarf
through the grating Of the door and turn.
ing the latch. In fact detective Muller,
after considerable investigation and cal.
culation, estimates that Miles and his
muller gathered in jewels and valuables
worth about $50O,O00 since last November.
Detective Muller has been checking up on
Mtles's activities and has already account.
ed for forty Lurglaries, although he has not
SCN MS uSL.
or course, Mr.. Boucher will not be In.
dicted and tried for every one Of his many
Jewelry enterprises. He is held at the
present moment on one specific complaint
made by DR.. p. NJ. Barker, of No. 290 Park
avenue. When Miles and his muffler vfs-
tied Dr. Barker's establishment Il cost the
doctor $4,000 worth OF jewelry.
SO far as know" said Mr.. Boucher to
the writer, as he lounged against the bars
OF the door Of his cell, 81 am the inventor
and the originator of the scarf idea for
opening iron basement doors think your
great newspaper will do a public service
II you will present my compliments 70 the
public and say that l would advise those
who have iron doors with open grill work
to either close in the grill work with a
substantial iron mesh or bolt on to the
inside OF the door some sort of shelf 70
cover the knob OF the latch, so that nv
muller device cannot be successfully
operated.
Il am sorry for the ladies OF my theatri.
cal company" Mr., Boucher continued with
sigh. 'It is really an excellent show
and the players are worthy OF public ap.
probation and success. l wish them pros
perity. And since Detective Muller as.
sures me 1t is highly unlikely that I win
be able to contribute further to their needs
for some years to come, I trust that some
reader Of this page win feel inclined 10
take up the burden where l have been
compelled to drop IT,"
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

into and jewelry stores are guarded, but
the valuables in the big residences are
not always we'll guarded. Here, then, II
seemed to him, was his best opportunity.
So Mr.. Boucher strolled thoughtfully
through the residential district, gazing
longingly at some of the homes of the rich
and wondering how he could get at the
silverware in the dining room and the Jew.
els in madam's boudoir without unreason.
able risk
From time to time he stopped in front
OF residence and surveyed the entrances
The front entrance was usually double
doored. A key that would At the lock o:
burglars tools would be necessary. Hs
understood bookkeeping, but was no lock.
smith
Then he looked at the servants en-.
trance. This was the customary iron.
griiled door. Surely there was no hope
Of forcing an entrance through this sub.
stantial. forbidding looking grating.
But an idea struck him. The more he
thought of 1t, the more 1t became apparent
to him that this very solid-looking iron
door was the weakest spot in the house.
The lock was the usual style of Yale lock
with brass knob on the inside to turn
the latch for those who we're privileged to
be on the inside Of the door.
Was there no way OF reaching that little
brass knob with its rough milled rim?
Perhaps there was. II he could pass
ribbon. or cl2th through the grill work IN
the upper part of the door and loop Il
firmly around that knob II might be pos
sible to turn the latch.
He would try.
Selecting a rather dark block Just of
Riverside, and whipping off the muller
which he wore around his collar. Mr..
Boucher stepped up to an iron-grated
basement door, carefully fed a loop of the
scarf through the grating and worked II
gently down until II caught around the
knob OF the lock at the bottom OF the
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

pressive clothes and the studied urbanity
of the attractive young man who had be-
come one of them in the Original Colum-
bia Comedy Players, and whom they
learned to call Miles" with the customary
familiarity Of stage people.
The comedian and part owner took
kindly interest in Miles and tried to i'm
press him with the duties every angel
must assume, especially the necessity Of
seeing the show through until 1t made
success.
Miles understood; and he had a way to
get plenty OF money whenever it was
needed.
So the show started of on the road. 1t
played in neighboring States around New
York, but business was poor. The man
ager was a little discouraged. He was
rather worried by the fear that the young
millionaire" backer of the company might
lose interest and stop footing the weekly
deficit
But young Mr.. Boucher was always
cheerful. II the company wasn't making
money-never mind; Mr.. Boucher always
had plenty.
It was a great experience for Miles. He
was realizing the dream of his life. He
travelled with the show and, being mil
lionaire," OF course, he took the best suite
of rooms at the hotel. The leading lady
and the chorus girls and the comedian and
the rest of the company were well pro-
vided for-but, of course, it was to be ex-
pected that the young millionaire" would
have the biggest apartment.
During the day, between the perform
ances, Mr.. Boucher spent his time with the
members of the company, and during the
evening he enjoyed himself behind the
scenes with all the privileges and cour.
tesies which belonged to the angel" And
after the night performances Miles was
generous In his midnight suppers, oh, II
was great life! ,..s.
Now and then young Mr.. Boucher told
the manager that he had business engage
ments which would make II necessary for
him to take a little run on to New York
for a day. The ladies of the company
were rather gloomy during these absences,
Life was not quite so sunny when dear
Miles" was not around.
But In a day or two the young million
-aire" always returned. The roll of bills
which had grown small had been replen-
ished. Just what was young Mr. Boucher's
business In New York or his source of In.
come was not quite clear. But, then, that
was nobody's sffair-it was sufficient to
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

He fancied himself already the angel"
of his own burlesque troupe. That little
trick with the muffler was about as good
US a key to the apartments of the well-to-
do who, Mr.. Boucher intended, should con-
tribute their share OF the funds for the
shapely ladies OF the chorus.
The next business at hand was to- find
the troupe. This was not difficult. Scan
ming a theatrical publication, an adver-
tisement met his eye:
"Wanted-A partner In a burlesque
company. Company leaving next Mon
day. Address Box s1."
Playing in luck was his mental conclu-
sion after reading this advertisement
Here was a company with all the prelimt
nary work done and the expenses taken
care of Rehearsals nearly finished,
scenery painted, costumes supplied and
everything ready to take the road and
make a killing
letter to Box 81 put him in touch with
the owners Of the show, who took him
into partnership after the customary
papers were passed and he had handed
over his first payment.
AS privileged part owner young Boucher
dropped around to the final rehearssls and
experienced his first thrill at looking on
from behind the scenes. He carefully
dressed to give Just that touch OF impress
sive dignity he wished to display. His
lifetime dream was accomplished much
easier than anticipated.
Who's the new Johnnie and what is he
doing hereH" inquired one of the chorus
ladies', with the customary inquisitiveness
shown toward any back-stage parsonage
why, that's the new angel" replied
another, an uplifted tilt OF her eyebrows
adding to the impressiyepess OF this state
ment, as she proudly displayed her
knowledge.
Hes certainly a good-looker"
Naturally the girls became much inter
ested with the millionaire manner, the i'm
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

How he would enjoy being pointed to by
the manager as the rich young Mr.
Boucher who was paying the bills-the
"angel of the show" as they call 1t in the
profession
How the leading ladysand the leading
Juvenile and the .blushing, bsshful chorus
girls would smile and make eyes at him
and compete with each other for his favors
and indulgences. II he only had the
money, Mr. Boucher thought, he could play
the part of millionaire angel to perfec-
tion.
Mr.. Boucher sat on his high stool max
ing entries in the day.b and the ledger
and footing up long columns OF figures
But his mind wandered to visions OF him
self in silk hat, fur coat and evening
clothes. He would like a limousine with
a monogram on it. And fat pocketbook,
fat enough to back the weekly payroll OF
nice little burlesque show.
And as the ambitious bookkeeper, with
his $25-a'week salary and his S25,00O-a.
week tastes, strolled about an idea came
to him.
There was plenty OF money in New York
II he could only get his hands on II. The
banks had lots of II, but II was hard to
get hold OF. The jewelry stores had lots
of valuables in the windows, but this
meant hold.up-and Mr.. Boucher had no
liking for roughneck gunner methods.
As he canvassed the situation Il oc.
CURED to him that the easiest line would
be to help himself to some OF the jewelry
and valuables In peoples residences.
Banks and bank vaults are hard to got
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

loop. Then slowly drawing
the loop tight, Mr.. Boucher
eased up on one end and
pulled tight with the
other. when-to his pleased
surprise THE DOOR
OPENED.
A smile OF satisfaction
spread over the young book
keepers face. He slowly
pulled back the muffler
through the grating and
tucked II in his pocket.
After he went home that
evening all the visions Of
silk hat, fur coat, limousine,
lobster, champagne and
lovely chorus ladies seemed
to grow into a reality.
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

miles. dear. generous, lndulgent Miles
is a thief! ..
No longer will the amiable young hacker
Of the show stroll In behind the scenes
and ask them out for q lobster supper.
The polished silk hat, warm fur coat,
gloves. stick and dress suit will no longer
be seen at the stage door. Out of that
pocket in those dress suit trousers will
come no more rolls of bills to pay the
weekly salary list. Miles, that dear boy"
will probably soon be on his way 20 Sing
Sing.
Mr. Boucher has brains which are worthy
of a better Job than a s25-a-week book
keepers Job. But Mr.. Boucher has tastes
which are not in harmony with any such
income He did not have the patience 20
wait for advancement in the usual business
way.
Mr.. Boucher liked the theatre He liked
TO look at the charming chorus ladies at
long range from an orchestra seat. He
thought II would be still nicer to nestle
closer to the charming creatures at an
after-theatre midnight supper
People with money could do all those
things But 10 required money, and more
money, and still more money to live the
life OF dramatic patron and admirer in the
white light district.
OF course, It would be pretty nice to
have the clothes and the money, to own
a limousine and invite the dear things IN
tights TO come out for a champagne, lob
ster supper after the show.
But II would be a whole lot nicer 10
OWN a show. Mr.. Boucher contemplated
the vast vista OF charming possibilities
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

Nv rights men caught young
w Mr.. Miles Boucher the other
night, as he was engaged in a burg.
larry in the fashionable Riverside
Drive residence district OF New York,
they soon found they had gathered
in more than ordinarily interesting
criminal.
Young Boucher Is only twenty
years old and he Is a S25-a-week book.
keeper. But Boucher has the man.
ner and wears the clothes Of a mil
lionaire clubman.
When the detectives questioned
him, he remarked with nonchalsnce
that he was engaged in dramatic
enterprises.
my arrest is a ridiculous mistake.
I'm the backer. chief owner OF bur.
lesque show" he said impressive,y
And from this last and perfectly
truthful remark the police unrsveled
a curious set or facts which inter.
ested them very much.
Mr.. Boucher's arrest has fallen
upon the members of the Original
Columbia Comedy Players" as a ter.
rible calamity. The young women
in high heels and pink tights are
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

How MIR. Boucher, the Bur-
glar, Invented His Scheme for
Getting Into the Houses of
Wealthy New Yorkers by
Feeding His Neck Scarf
Through the Grill Work of the
49, Basement Door, Looping
s6t Scarf Over the Knob of
The Latch and Opening the
. Door.
The Washington times., 1922-04-09

Great britain Right, Reserved.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-03-22
GRANDIoso FESTIVAL EN- Ell VIC
TORY GADEN'' oRGANIzADo PoR
LA ALTA EscUELA DE RIO
PIEDRAS

Para ell sabado pr6ximo Sc anun-
cia en- ell espacioso teatro VICTORY
GARDEN, de santurce, una grandio
sa function a benefcio del cuarto afio
de la Alta Escuela de Rio Piedras y
para cuyo acto los amables organiza-
dores del festival han preparado un pro
grama verdaderamente selecto inte-
resante.
Del inter6s que la despertado en-
nuestro culto publico la noticia de di-
cha sensational nochel de arte. basta
con apuntar, para formar una idea cxac
ta le hecho de que va Sc han agotado
casi todas las localidades, habiendose
solamente reservado un ndmero muy re
ducido de las mismas.
En- Ell programa que no puede ser
mas ameno, figuran interesantes y be-
Hos ndmeros de vodebil, asi como Ia
(COntin1a en- la pag eal