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WASHINGTON NEWS


WASHINGTON NEWS |
The general health of Lincoln coun-
ty is first class and not contagion ex.
lists, according to DR.. Glen Yount, re-
Gently appointed county physician.
Efficiency of the portable gasoline
pumps now in use by the state forestry
department in fighting forest fires was
demonstrated last week in a 25-hour
battle with the flames in logging works
near Issaquah, according to report
to the forestry office.
Cooperative marketing was urged
by Congressman Burton l.. French as
the remedy to secure staple wheat
prices for farmers in an address be-
fore the Kiwanis club at Colfax.
French said that he was opposed to
government pr1ce-hXlng.
Officials of the Mullan Trail asso-
citation, the organization of which was
recently completed at Prescott, have
announced a meeting Of the executive
committee to be held at Dayton in the
near future to discuss the establish
ment of the Mullan trail as a real
highway.
The state received $453,703.34 from
lands and timber sold at the public
land sale last month, the timber re-
ceipts totaling $42O, 5S6.S0, the largest
for some time, State Land Commits
sioner Savidge announced The ap-
praised value of the lands and timber
sold was $427,556.49.
Nearly 500 men will be employed by
the state highway department in east
-ern Washington by September /, ac-
cording to Guy Harvey, head of the
highway office, who stated contracts
for. approximately so miles of work
will be let about August 25 One mil
lion dollars will be expended
The Dominion Silver Lead Mining
company near Colville, Wash, has
unearthed a body of black sulphide
ore, seven feet in width that runs
extremely high in silver ano lead.
This body has now been followed for
$50 feet and is getting larger and
wider, and consists of the same ore
that assayed recently about $14OO.
Pocket mice, which are common
throughout much of the dry farming
country of eastern Washington, are
becoming a serious menace to wheat
growers in Adams, Franklin, and
Benton county, states John Finley,
assistant with the biological survey,
who has conducted extensive investi-
cations in those sections.
A new concrete bridge being con-
structed at Colfax will require 1000
barrels of cement, 100 tons OF steel
bars for reinforcing the concrete, 14OO
cubic yards of crushed rock and 700
cubic yards of sand. Forms for the
concrete are calling for 100000 feet
of lumber. The bridge will cost over
As 900.
Values of Washington club wheat
have been little more definitely
established by the sale of 100000
bushels of Walla Walla reds in a
round lot. This wheat was reported
sold at 80 cents delivery on the Co.
lu1nbia river, but it has since been
learned that the trading basis was in
bulk which would mean 95 cents
sacked. If this is to be the price for
red wheats, it will bring whites also
under dollar.
That the Great Northern is prepar-
ing to move the 1923 apple crop in
speedy fashion is indicated by the
fact that the road now has all but
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rural Ohio standards, while Warren

rural Ohio standards, while Warren
Harding was still poor and unknown
Her father was banker of Marion
county, and he wanted her to marry
someone whose standing In the com
munity was at least equal to hers.
She disappointed him in her first
marriage, which was a short and
heart-breaking experience. AS young
widow, she had her fathers disap-
prevail to fight along with her other
troubles. When she met Warren Hard
ing she felt that there could be no
mistake this time. and was more or
less reconciled with her father. even
though he did not consider the match
a brilliant one.
Florence Harding threw her ener-
gies into the task of helping her hus-
band make the Marion Star success.
She early saw that he had future in
politics, and encouraged him to under
take the hard work that political sue
CcSS III OulO ucC0oSlLdLCo. fAo LILO DUAL
had prospered, so Warren Harding's
political career continued constantly
upward, but there were of course mo-
ments of doubt and Encouragement,
when her presence at his side was in
valuable in giving him confidence to
go ahead.
Coolidge Becomes President.
Routed from his bed by a telegram
from George B. Christian, secretary to
President Harding, apprising him of
the tragedy in San francisco, Vice
President Coolidge gave out a state
ment pledging himself to carry out
the policies of his dead chief and
friend.
He was sworn in as president by his
father, who is a notary public, and at
whose home he was visiting.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

The wax-moth or bee moth never
kills strong colony of bees. The
colony must first be weakened by
some other cause. Find out what that
other trouble is.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

The French government has offered
two prizes of $4,000 francs each to the
airplane firms that will bring back to
France before the end of the year the
records for speed and duration Both
records now belong to American avi-
ators.
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that this means that 1900 are now
on the line and available for shipping
perishables. Four hundred cars are
side-tracked on the Wenatchee-Oro
vile line and 200 are stored between
this city and the terminal.
Great clouds of crows are working
havoc with the early apple crop in
the White Salmon valley, according
to advices received at the local Of
fices Of the biological survey. The
crows swarm down on the trees, peck
the ripest of the apples and knock
them to the ground destroying the
market value of the fruit. In years
gone by the bluejays did consider
able damage in the early part of the
apple season, it is said, but not to
the extent the crowds are doing now.
When dairyman quarrels with his
COWS IL ia sion of q man who
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

One wing of the library of Louvain
university, in Belgium, which was de-
stroyed by the Germans, was COM
pleted and was blessed by Cardinal
Mercier who became a world figure
during the war The work is by Amer
lean architects.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

That the Great Northern is prepar-
ing to move the 1923 apple crop in
speedy fashion is indicated by the
fact that the road now has all but
CLIO of its own "reefers" on it's tracks,
according to good authority. He says
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

The general health of Lincoln coun-
ty is first class and not contagion ex-
lists, according to DR.. Glen Yount, re-
Gently appointed county physician.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

in the book which the clerk was not
quite as well able to manage as the
master Mr. Troy consulted his rail.
way guide, ordered his cab and
caught the next train to South Nor.
den
(To Be Continued
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

Efficiency of the portable gasoline
pumps now in use by the state forestry
in fighting forest fires was
demonstrated last week in 25-hour
battle with the flames in logging works
near Issaquah, according to report
to the forestry office.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

When dairyman quarrels with his
COWS, it is sign of a man who
doesn't know his business.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

A general conference or Japanese
chambers of commerce of both China
and Japan in session at Shanghai is
sued warning to China that disorder
must be put down and the anti-Japa-
nese agitation stopped or Japan will
be forced to take drastic action" The
Japanese government was also called
on to take action against the boycott
of Japanese goods in China.
A climax was reached in the affairs
at Manila when the cabinet council
of state and mayor, all Filipinos. re-
signed. Things were brought to a
head when Governor-G eneral Wood re-
instated Ray Conley, secret service
agent, recently cleared of charges of
bribery.
The dali cream has decided to hold
the Irish general elections not later
than the first week in September. Cam
paigning has already begun Eamonn
, de Valera, republican leader, made an
appeal to American friends for $780,
900 election funds, stating that if the
republicans get majority they will
govern the country on Sim Fein lines
The governor of Valencia, Spain.
was denounced in the chamber of dep
uties as bullighter, it being asserted
that he had taken part in fight under
an assumed name and had killed his
bull amid great applause. The COVER
nor, Senior Baillo, went at once to Mad
rid and handed in his resignation. He
would neither admit nor deny that he
was a matador.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

Nearly 500 men will be employed by
the state highway department in east.
ern Washington by September l, &C
cording to Guy.-Harvey, head of the
highway office, who stated contracts
for approximately so miles of work
will be let about August rs. One mil
lion dollars will be expended.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

Cooperative marketing was urged
by Congressman Burton L. French as
the remedy to secure staple wheat
prices for farmers in an address be-
fore the Kiwanis club at Colfax.
French said that he was opposed to
government price-fxing.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

The state received 53,7o3.34 from
lands and timber sold at the public
land sale last month, the timber re.
ceipts totaling $42O,5S6.SO, the largest
for some time, State Land Commits
sioner Savidge announced. The ap-
praised value of the lands and timber
sold was $427,556.49.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1923-08-10

Officials of the Mullan Trail asso-
citation, the organization of which was
recently completed at Prescott, have
announced meeting Of the executive
committee to be held at Dayton in the
near future to discuss the establish
ment of the Mullan trail as real
highway.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
POTLATCH.

Mrs. D. H. Yates returned to Pot
latch, Saturday, after visit of sew
eral weeks in Seattle.
Miss Maggie Bother, of Genesee,
is guest at the home of her bro
Their, j. H. Bother.
L. w. Metcalf, who submitted to an
operation for appendicitis at Grit
mans hospital in Moscow a couple
of weeks ago, has recovered sufficient
ly to return to his home here Satur-
day.
Harry Anshutz and Earl Woods re-
turned to Potlatch, Sunday, after
several weeks spent on the coast.
For several weeks the high school
pupils, under the direction of Miss
Gertrude Christen, instructor in
music in the Potlatch schools, have
been busily preparing for the oper-
eta which it has been the custom
of the high schools to give each year.
This year they have chosen In the
Garden of the Shah," which will be
presented first at matinee on Sat-
urday afternoon, February II, at the
Peoples theatre, and again at the
same place on Monday evening, Feb
ruary 10. At the matinee prices will
be 10 cents for children and so cents
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Phillips re-
turned Wednesday from several
days visit in Spokane.
MOSCOW MOUNTAIN.

Sleighing is fairly good considering
the small amount of snow which mas
fallen.
Certainly, no lack of interest is be-
ing shown in the community meet
ings at the Evergreen school house.
A good sized crowd was present
again February 3rd. The new gaso-
line lamps are no little factor in add
ing enjoyment for all. The next
meeting will be held February l7th
The question for debate with Pine
Grove on the affirmative and Ever
green on the negative is: Resolved
a man will walk further for money
than for love-" Bring your dialogues,
pieces, ETC., and join the crowd.
The Bass family visited at the
Davis home, Sunday
Walter Brood was in town Satur-
day, having dental work done. lie
is now able to be in school after
weeks absence.
Most of the pupils of the Ever
green school are working faithfully
to receive good" on their Palmer
writing drills, which they send to A..
N. Palmer Co. for correction. Some
pupils have received good on some
drills.
Milton Butler was absent from high
school again Monday on account OIL
sickness.
X. Harris visited Mrs. Harris par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Sunday
Mr.. Caffry is reported on the SICK
list.
Friday is the regular picnic day
for the Evergreen school. All pat
rons invited.
Ten University of Idaho students
visited the Evergreen school Tuesday
evening. They favored the school
with three songs which were very
much appreciated.
The following is a letter written by
a nine-year-old fourth grade pupil.
This is an imaginary trip, the in
formation being gained through sill
ent reading:
Boston, Mass,
Feb. 2, 1928.
Dear PARENTS
came to Boston without any
trouble. 1t looked as if it were larger
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

than New York when l stepped from
the car. Why, there are over four
hundred trains coming to and leav-
ing Boston each day.
l visited a park by the name OF
Boston Commons. 1t is very beauti-
full park. Here are elm trees and
mountain ash and other beautiful
trees. 1t was a great pleasure to go
and see Plymouth Rock where the
Pilgrims landed.
l also visited Old North church,
from where the men and boys rushed
down to the wharf and threw the
casks of tea into the sea.
Harvard university, which I visited,
is very large and beautiful.
l thought l would visit Bunker Hill
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
COUNTY RECORDS.

s3232 Cemetery Deed: City of Mos
COW to C. E. Towne, $40, all OF lot
1873.
93233 C-S: Underwood Typewriter
Co. to Cal. Smith, $55, due $40 per
month for 3 months and $l5 one
month, typewriter.
93234 Execution: Moscow State
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

monument, which is very tall. I
walked to the top of this on stairs,
where l could look over the whole
city of Boston.
This will end my letter now for
1 want to walk around this city a
little more. You will hear from me
again in Philadelphia.
Your son.
WALFRED CARLSON
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR RENT = TWO ROOMS, EACH
with bath, SIS and SIS, respectively,
one lodging room $12. Phone 144-J.
Anthony's apartments, 624 So. Main.
1929
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR SALE-BALED TIMOTHY HAY
$500 ton cash at ranch. Phone
923S. Henry Carlson. 1O4-115
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

for adults. In the evening reserved
seats will be rs cents, others so cents.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR RENT - TWO FURNISHED
housekeeping rooms S18 So. Wash.
Phone 312-L.o 1O7-I12
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR RENT-DOWN STAIRS ROOM
with board, close in. Outside emit
rance. 242 S. Almond Phone 241-J.
1O6-132
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FOR SALE-A HARLEY DAVIS
motorcycle and side car. Call So
1071Q6
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FOR ALE-WURLITZER CORNET
and Outfit. Phone 376-Y. 108-113
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WANT TO RENT SMALL FARM FOR
cash, for spring. Box Y. CAM
bridge, Idaho. 1O6-111
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR SALE-A GOOD HEATING
stove. 125 N. Asbury. Phone 384-Y.
1O7-112
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FOR SALE-MiSce1IaneOuS

FOR SALE-MAIL WAGON, COULD
be used for milk wagon Call Big
Bend Second Hand Store 11O-15
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR SALE-A GOOD PIANO. Phone
312-R HOLE
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR RENT-A TWO ROOM COT
tage. 713 So Adams. 1O9-114
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

EXCHANGE EQUITY IN 100 ACRES,
100 cultivated water on every 40,
1 mile from school and town, fair
improvements Equity $280000, ball
ance on terms beat federal loan SO.
FOR SALES acres improved, IL
miles from Juliaetta, $4250.00. II
An excellent farm IL miles from
Moscow, so acres, buildings insured
for $4,000, lights in house and barn.
One acre, Moscow, room house and
other buildings, 100000.
Two of the best small business prop
ositions in Moscow $500 will take
care of one, the other some higher.
II you want to buy city property or
rent house see us and let us get
what you want.
Insurance and bonds written and
we would appreciate a part of your
business.
THE METROPOLITAN INVEST
MENT CO., II Third Street, over
Bratton & Davis store 111-16
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
FOR RENT

FOR RENT ROOM HOUSE WITH
bath, close in. J.. F. Schroeder,
Real Estate and Insurance. 111-13
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR RENT-SIx ROOM MODERN
house. INQUIRE Cash Grocery. .108-19
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
MISCELLANEOUS

LEAVE ORDERS FOR HEMSTITCH-
ing at Mrs Drew's. Pauline Steltz.
1nQ-Y1
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR SALE SETTING HENS. CALL
Mrs. F. Nelly. 11O-113
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR SALE-IMPERIAL TANCRED
S. G. White Leghorn cock and
cockerel. Call lilly. 110-11
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08

FOR SALE THOROBRED BARRED
Rock cockerels. Phone 95-J. 11O-11
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
CLASSIFIED ADS
MALE HELP WANTED

WANTED-MAN TO CUT CORD
wood. M. H. Cornwall. Phone
435-R. 111-13
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-08
FOR SALE-LiyestOck

FOR SALE - CANARIES. PHONE
9l9A8. 109-14
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
ALL PRISONERS CONVICTED
GET MISDEMEANOR SENTENCE
Grand Jury Returned Three No Bill
- In Murder Cases.

Superior court adjourned Friday
night The business of the court, both
civil and criminal, was unusually light
and was disposed of in four days.
In the criminal branch there were
ten cases besides a murder trial, and
all of the defendants were given mis-
demeanor sentences.
No bills were returned by the grand
jury in the cases of three negroes who
were in Jail under murder charges.
One of these was Fred Williams, who
was suspected OF having killed Thad
Green, an old negro who lived on
Church street in Dawson, several
months ago. The others were Joe Will
liams apd Wiley Hayes, who were ar
rested some weeks ago on suspicion
of having killed Rich Henry, an old
negro who was found dead in his cabin
on the farm of B. M. Davidson, near
Doverel
John Smith was indicted for killing
his wife near Herod. He was never
arrested and is still at large.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27

Drs Guy Chappel1, S. P. Kenyon,
R. R. Holt and J. G. Dean went to
Cuthbert Wednesday to attend meet
ing of the Third district doctors.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Leverette and
Miss Mary Reddick, OF Leverette, Sta
ton, were guests Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Hicks.
Mrs. c. G. Lewis, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. w. B. Mel
ton, has returned to her home IN
Montezuma.
Mrs. D. l. Mcintyre and son, who
have been visiting Miss Louise Nc
Nulty, have returned to their home
in Atlanta.
Rev. and Mrs. T. NJ Christian left
Monday for Savannah, where they
will attend the South Georgia Con
ference.
Mrs. Luther Rosser, who has been
the guest of Mrs. ]. d. Weaver, has
returned to her home in Atlanta.
Mr.. Ray McGill, OF Atlanta, has
returned home after a short visit to
his mother, Mrs ]. T. McGill.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Gambler, OF
Norfolk, Va, are visiting Mrs B. B..
Perry on Lee street.
Mrs. J. B. Payne, OF Shellman,
spent several days with Mrs. w. K.
Wall the past week.
Mrs. Jonathan Williams and daugh-
ter, Mrs W. w. Carter, spent We'd
nesday in Albany.
Misses Laura Hoke and Caroline
Paulin, of Atlanta, are visiting Mrs.
w. c. Lovett.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P Gambler, of
Montgomery, \Ala., are visiting Mrs,
B. B. Perry.
Miss Willie Chappell left Friday
for Atlanta, where she will visit for
several days.
Mr.. Karl Thompson was in Allan
ia a few days during the past week
on business.
Judge L. w. Rigsby, OF Cairo, was
a recent guest at the home OF Mr. J.
S. Clay
Mrs. ]. G. Dean has returned from
a pleasant visit to relatives at George
town.
Mrs. O. T. Kenyon has returned
from Weston where she spent several
days.
Mrs. w. R. Melton and son are
visiting Mrs. c. G. Lewis III Montezu-
ma.
Miss Bertha Lee, of Parrot, was
pleasant visitor in Dawson Sunday.
Mrs. w. S. Dozier and Mrs. S. J..
Thomas spent Saturday in Americus,
Miss Beulah Farrar has returned
after a visit of some time in Athens.
Mrs. Dan Cheves, of Pelham, has
been the guest Of Mrs. w. R. Wall.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Cook, OF
Parrott, were in Dawson Friday.
Mr.. l. ]. Policy has gone to Atlanta
to visit relatives for few days.
Mrs. w. R. Wall and Miss Sallie
Wall spent Friday in Eufaula.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
EXAMINATION FOR
) DAWSON POSTMASTER
WILL BE HELD DEC 21ST UN-
DER CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
SEVERAL PROSPECTS.

An examination of applicants for
the postmastershir at Dawson will be
held on December 2lst, and will be
conducted by Roy Crouch, local sec
rotary of the u. S. Civil Service Com
mission
The term of office OF Postmaster w.
B. Cheatham, who was appointed by
former President Wilson, will expire
on February 4th next year, and he
will not be an applicant for reappoint-
ment.. The office pays salary of ST.
500 a year
In notifying The News of the APP
preaching examination the Civil Ser
vice Commission said: Such positions
are not classified under the civil SER
vice law, being filled through nomina
ton by the president and confirmation
by the senate. However, the president
is using the civil service machinery
for the purpose of selecting the nom
inees. Under the terms OF the eXecu
tive order any one OF the highest
three qualified eligibles for an office
may be selected by the postoffice de
partment by the president The com
mission will determine who are the
highest three qualified eligibles BY
carefully weighing the evidence it Sc
cures as to the qualifications of each
of the entire number of applicants for
the office. The highest three will be
given percentage ratings"
Candidates for the Office will be rat
ed on education and training and on
business experience and fitness, which
will count 20 and so points respective
ly. No person who has passed his 65th
birthday and who has not actually
resided in the delivery OF the Office
for two years will be given the exam
ination.
Soon after the last presidential cleo
ton it was reported that several we'll
known Dawson citizens would be cam
didates for the postmastership at the
expiration of Postmaster Cheatham' S
term, but three years have elapsed and
the number who now desire to work
for Uncle Sam and will take the eX
animation next month remains to be
seen. MIR. George A. Gibson has an
nounced positively that he is candi
date, and doubtless there will be 9th
erS.