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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28

There is a tale In Joseph Jefferson
autobiography which is worth repeat
ing for several reasons. his ACTOR
! manager father and family were tour
ing the Middle West. They had played
the thriving town of Chicago, then
glorified In its fine new board slue-
walks: had proceeded to Galena Dy
wagon, sitting on the horsehide trunks
covered with the notified skins OF de-
funct circus animals; had passed on
to Dubuque in sleighs over the frozen
river, the properties and scenery
breaking through the Ice and getting
well soaked; had acted In all sorts OF
theaters, from courthouses to Darns'
In many of the towns just springlng
up In the Middle West and had at
last reached Springfield, Ill. here
they had real theater, built by them
selves-a tremendous undertaking In
which the family Of Jefferson nad
risked literally everything. I'm the
midst of our rising fortunes" says JET
ferson, "a heavy blow fell upon us. a
religious revival was in progress at
the time, and the fathers Of the
church not only launched forth against
us in their sermons, but by some point
ical maneuvers got the city to pass
new law enjoining heavy license
against our 'unholy' calling; l forget
the amount, but 1t was large enough
to be prohibitory. In the midst OF
their trouble young lawyer called
upon the managers. He had heard
of the injustice, and offered, II they
would place the matter In his HANDS,
to have the license taken off, declar-
ing he only desired to see fair play,
and he would accept no fee whether
he failed or succeeded. The case was
brought up before the council. The
young lawyer began his harangue. he
handled the subject with tact, skill
and humor, tracing the history Ut the
drama from the time when Thespls
acted in cart to the stage Of today.
He illustrated his speech with num-
Der of anecdotes. and kept the council
In roar of laughter; his good humor
prevailed, and the exorbitant tax was
taken off, This young lawyer was
very popular in Springfield, and was
honored and beloved by all who knew
him, and after the time of which l
write he held rather an important
position in the government OF the
United States. He now lies buried
near Springfield, under a monument
his greatness and his
name was Abraham Lin
Francisco Argonaut.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28
A. 1t Seemed to GLadys

The head Of the house had tele-
phoned that he would bring home a
guest to luncheon-a guest whom his
wife realized he would delight to
honor.
Preparations we're made accordingly
with results satisfactory to her hos
pitable and housewifely heart.
Unfortunately, six-year-old Gladys
came in trifie late. Sweeping the
table with an all-embracing glance.
"Hum !" she muttered, audibly as she
climbed into her chair. lis this lunch?"
"Why. of course, it's luncheon,
Gladys" said her mother, with re-
pressive gesture.
But Gladys was not to be stayed.
"Well," she replied, maybe 1t is;
but it looks exactly like Sunday dim
ner."
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28

method for the commercial manu-
facture of sweet potato sirup. based
on laboratory and plant experimental
work. has been developed by the bu-
reau Of chemistry, according to bull
letin issued by the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture. From the
standpoint of quality this strip has
possibilities for use as table sirup.
for cooking purposes and In the manu-
facture of colored and short grain
candies. For baking purposes 1t
might find a use in dark products such
as ginger snaps. 1t also has proper
ties which make II suitable for use
In blending with other strip to pre-
vent specialization. The commercial
possibilities of sweet potato strip are
limited by the high cost of manufac-
ture under the present method
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28
Notice of Time Appointed for Prov
ing VIII.

In the probate court of the county
of Lewis, state Of Idaho, in the mat.
ter of the estate of Anna Fardy, de-
ceased.
Pursuant to an order of said pro-
bate court, made on the goth day of
August, 1924, notice is hereby given
that Saturday, the 9th day of Septem-
Der, 1924, at 10 a. M; of said day at
the courtroom of said court in the vii
lage of Nezperce, in the county of
Lewis and state of Idaho, has been
appointed as the time and place for
proving the will of said Anna Fardy,
deceased, and for hearing the applica-
ton of James B. Fardy, for the is.
suance to P. w. Mitchell of letters Of
administration with win annexed,
when and where any person interested
may appear and contest the same.
Dated this goth day of August, 1924.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28
Casa Grande Ruins
Are Centuries Old

The Casa Grande reservation. one Oh
the twenty-nine national monuments
established by Presidential procialna-
lions. consists of 4SO acres Of land In
south central Arizona at an aitituue
of 1922 feet and is typical spot OF
desert scenery, being level ground on
the floor of the ella valley, covered
with growth of mesquite, creosote
and salt bush.
The Casa Grande. or Great House"
is a dismantled group of solid ADOBE
walls of building which was at one
time four stories In height. The stand
| ing walls are six feet thick at their base.
The first recorded European to WISH
this section was Father Eusebio Fran
cisco Kino, builder Of the Tumacacori
mission, who passed here In l0S4 ana
wrote q description of the ruins, which
had been standing for more tnan t"o
centuries. There are many ruins OF
other prehistoric dwellings.
The history Of the rise and fall Oh
the civilization which built and IN
habited the Casa Grande is only con-
jectural. When these people came
into the valley they undoubtedly were
nomads, but the opportunities Tor
settled life devoted to agricultural pur-
suits must have appealed to them, as
their first step was the construction OF
an irrigation system, the remains OF
which are stin visible. Then came the
problem Of housing and finally the neeu
Of defensive construction for protec-
tion from enemies. The multl-Story
house. of which the Casa Grande is the
highest development, was probably
evolved as defensive measure. AS
a watch tower it must have proved
good Investment, for from its top a
guard could cover the country for
radius of ten miles, which was great
advantage, for if the enemy could be
sighted at this distance he, being on
foot (the horse was not yet on the
American continent at this time),
would need nearly two hours to get to
the village which gave time to get
runners out into the fields and gather
forces for the defense
1t is probable that raiding Apaches
became too strong for the valley dwell
ers and year after year they lost
larger percentage of their crops and
large number of warriors, until at last
they decided to abandon the country.
This began possibly 700 or 900 years
SaUed Her Donkey
The pet donkey of a woman of Stew
enage. England, fell into disused
WE'LL and its front legs caught over
the edge. The owner saws the animal
in its precarious position and went to
its aid. She held the animal until she
was exhausted and had to release her
hold The donkey then fell forty feet
to the bottom of the well. For several
hours the donkey was immersed ex'
cept for the head, and, when pulled
out, was revived by whisky and old
beer. l.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28
Amateur Gets Busy

According to Good Hardware, an
order recently received by a seed firm
runs: please send me one dozen
strawberry seeds and one bee and hive
complete, one dozen plum seeds, ten
square yards of grass, six wall flowers
with sections of wall and one safety
lawn mower and pillow combined Send
also enough baskets to hold the straw
berry and plum crops and back combs
for the honey. The grass should be
green and the seeds flavor unpopular
with the chickens. Boston Tran
script.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28

Two members of legislature got
into an argument about little or moth
ing and the debate waxed vigorous.
Starting with supplementary lam
guage, they soon began to exchange
violent threats. An immediate clamor
was set up for the sergeant at arms,
and eventually that functionary saun-
tered in.
Separate 'em," urged one excited
member, separate EN-"
"Ain't they 40 feet apart?"
'But they are shaking fists"
saw, them's just gestures" said
the sergeant at arms as he bit of
a fresh chew.-Spokane Spokesman-.
Review.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28
NOT Necessary

Manageable man we want must
be neat, hard working, upright and
tactful. Can you fill the bill?
Applicant-Yes, sir, and besides
that am honest, truthful
Manager-Never mind that We
want you to work in the automobile
SalaSr00D1
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-08-28

wht
city
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best
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the 4
forme
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grang
vidual
crops
lotted
them.
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Stuart,
acconI
the ma
remain
there {;
to look
next "
The
prairie
and Sa
damage
crops il
some d
Rldge.
acreage
of Nezp
however,
acres 81
menced
beans t
In dis
Melcun
farmers
day stat
occasion
vantage|
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intended
made a
the graf
an exteI
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When
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a friend
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fact, th'
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neer citi
has mad
number
home of
hands wi
Martin
to Lewis
..Cliffor
Coolidge,
craigmor
Sunday.
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rounding
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2-a4.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
SUIT FOR $15O,OOO
OPENS IN DC. COURT
EIkins Estate Among De.
PENDANTS in Fight to Re.
cover on Alleged Note.

Trial was opened today before Chief
Justice Mccoy and jury IN circuit
Division = of the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia in the suit
for S150,0oO brought by the Equitable
Investment Company. Inc. against
the estate of Richard Elkins, de-
ceased son of stephen b. Elkins, for
lncr senator from West Virginia, and
u brother OF Senator Davis Eikins.
The claim is on promissory note
said to have been made by Richard
Eil<ins a little more than a year be-
fore his death. The defendants are
Davis E,lkinS, :. b. Elkins and the
Davis Trust Company as executors of
the estate of Richard Elkins.
The defendants question the au-
thenticity of the note and deny that
Richard Elkins was indebted as al
legged. Handwriting experts and au-
thorities on typewriting and tipping
machines from various sections of the
country are expected to be offered AS
witnesses at the trial. which will prob
ably consume more than week.
The declaration filed through Attor-
neys Ralph Burton and Tench L. Marye
alleges that April 10, 1921, Richard
I;lkins made and delivered to John
Richmond a promiSsory note for Sl50.-
600. payable in eighteen months, with
interest at 8 per cent. aud that Rich
1nond assigned the note TO Hannibal
,le Mesa, who transferred IL to the
plaintiff corporation. Richard ElkinS
died August 10. 1922. before the MA
turity of the note, and when demand
WAS made of his executors payment
was refused it is alleged.
The ElkinS estate is being represent
ed by Attorneys George +. snyder and
donaldson, Johnson & Frailey.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
Fine Specimens of Alpine Ibe1
Procured for Washington Zoo
Superintendent Assures Early AdUent Of T,Co Goats
|. of Hardy Mountain Species, to Be Installed
Near Connecticut Arenue Gate.

Children who have read on their
picture blocks. Il stands for Ihex,"
will find their dreams come true at
a few days.
Supt. Hollister has secured two
full-fedged specimens of the Alpine
ibeN. the hardy mountain goat whose
picture adorned children's play blocks
for years without number.
For the first time in the history of
the local park the genuine article
will be on display. in all probability
by Sunday. word having been re-
ceived from New York today that the
two goats have been released from
quarantine.
The superintendent and his helpers
are as interested in seeing the ibeX
long felt that the Zoo was remiss
in not supplying to the children Of
Washington a real, for-sure ibex.
Well Known to Children.
why. every child knows about the
ibeX," said Supt. Hollister. Every
set of blocks has the big-horned fell
low upon II. | am sure there is
hardly Il man or woman alive who at
some time or other has not chantcd,
L stands for 1beX.
The ibexes correct. according to
Webster) Will be shipped down from
New York the first warm day ac-
cordiug 10 word received here. The
ibices CHATS the Latin pluraD will
be installed temporarily near the
Connecticut avenue gate.
The goats. male and female
are about two and a half years old
They were captured somewhere in
Evening star., 1924-02-20

central Europe. climbing around on
the dizzy peaks Of the Alps.
The Capra ibex, as the Latin names
him, is the best known of the wild
goats of the old world. having large
recurved horns. transversely ridged
in front. According TO the pictures
on the blocks and in books. the ibex
sports a wicked pair of horns in
deed.
Zoo Loses One Inmate.
Gaining two animals, the Zoo has
lost one. Jimmy. the little orang-
utan, who had not been well for a
long time. has passed away. He
never had much life" stated Supt.
Hollister.
The body of the creature, weigh
ing about sixty pounds. was given
last week to DIR. Adolph III. Schultz.
anthropologist of the Carnegie Insti-
tuition, who is connected with the
Johns Hopkins Medical School.
DR.. Schultz took the body to Bal
timore. where he Is dissecting it in
furthering his anatomical studies
Supt. Hollister said today that he
often gives DIR. Schultz the bodies
of animals that die at the Zoo.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following;
George Jacobs snd Loula Jacobs, both Of
Hopewell, Va.
Louis F. Hines and Naomi McDernnott.
Chester II. Tinkley Of San Francisco, Calf.
and Edith Hartley Of this city.
Elijah Jenous and Carrie Garnett.
John W. Harvey, jr, and Thelma L. iseers.
Melvin J. Kuott of this city and Alice X.
Simmon of Rossyn, Va.
Henry II. Leach cf Newark. n. j.. and Mary
y. Parker of Baltimore, Md.
Ivan Jnrkovich and Glars 4. Marrow.
Francis A. Marcer9n Of this city and Hattie
l.. King Of Cedar Grove. Md.
William 7. Collins and Lillian ANGEL. both
Of baltimore. Md.
Mad. son Saylcs and River Snapp.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the health department In the last twenty -four
hours:
Iirien J. MARI 49, Providence Hospital.
Robert Akins, IS. United States Soldiers
uome Hospital,
Dorothy l.. Young, ; months. 403 st. ne.
John T.. Cus!ck. Z, Prov .denre Hospital.
John Ta:bert, 40. Gailinger Hospital
Waymun Mathews. 26. Casualty Hospital
ts"i,"", t;ast'us a., 1il4 20th ST.
Ida Davis. 81. Garfield Hospital.
Clifton A. Zimmerman, a. 5oS Kenyon ~.
Maggie f. Duvall. -, 1861 North Capitol
st.
Anthony Gacglcr SO. 1.l5 Sth ST.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
STONELEICH COURT

Connecticut Ave-, Corner 1. st.
washington's most exclusive apartments.
Available for lease. few desirable house
Keeping and non ouseketpiIg
APARTMEN
Furnished and unfurnshed, specially priced
by the month yearly lease.
Also for TRANSIENT rental, two and three
.oom non-hOusekeepng apartments.
RESTAURANT
With table d'hote service. Dinner, s1.25.
Luncheon. Csc. Club breakfasts. Also service
q Ia carte. Music during dinner
Evening star., 1924-02-20

Christian b. and Nell n. Kleinknecht. boy
George W. and Bertha Mckay, girl.
Paul s. and Irene Richards. girl.
Marion II. and Catherine Wood, girl.
John II. and Emma Keister. boy.
William and Esnel Leadbetter, girl.
Raymond Y. and Katherine v. Doyle, bog.
Edgar r. and Olive l.. AleIs nder, girl.
EldridKe II. and Jeanette X. smith. girl.
MANUEL G.. and Sarah J. Coale, girl.
Halrie D. and Mary Knirkersocker. girl.
Sp0ffard and Emily A. Blackwell, girl.
George and Carrie I,onEStrept, girl.
James W. and Frances Smith, boy.
Wnlier and MareAret Bowie, boy.
Evening star., 1924-02-20

John A. Hailinan, 20. 1417 sth st.
Vera Harris, 48. Providence Hospital.
Alberta HcIllroy. 81. Columbia Hospital.
Ernest X. Hunting, 80. 124 Tennessee ave.
ne.
Oliver L. McIendon. 16 dsys Cos 10th st.
Mary Il. Hall. ~. 3317 Dent pl.
I1ora II. Lewis. months. 1o36A Half st. s.w.
Ruth Taylor, months, a12 l. ST. s.w.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported 20
the health department in the last twenty -four
hours:
Charles p. and Ruth NJ. Harper. girl.
Row v. nd Ethel II. Denton, boy.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-02
500 CARLOADS
LETTUCE HAVE
ALREADY GONE

Up to and including December 81,
1928, total of 500 carloads of let
tUce were shipped from Imperial
Valley, this season according to
records of G.. w. Runge, district
freight and passenger agent of the
Southern Pacific Company.
This rotal was nearly 200 cars III
excess of the shipments during the
same period last year and is au
indication of what may be expect
ed in the way of total shipments for
the season.
Thus far the largest single day 5
shipment was on December 81, when
81 ears were shipped. Yesterday )
shipments totaled SO cars, and ~
have been ordered today, with the
possibility of a few more being
used.
The lettuce situation is very en-
couragirg, it was s'tated at the
Southern Pacific office, and the
fields are in splendid condition for
picking.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-02
REV. SCHULTZ IN
SPLENDID TALK

Speaking before the members of
the Chamber of Commerce at the
weekly luncheon of that organiza
tion today, Rev. Arthur f. Schultz
of the Methodist Episcopal church
of this city made Il stirring appeal
for a better understanding between
father and SON.. Business, Schultz
stated, often takes up too much of
dad s. time and thought to the
detriment of his son S interests.
The boy should be taught to regard
his father as a pal, and not as Il
self-centeredI business man.
Anton Nelson, Il member of the
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
spoke of the tremendous things be-
ing accomplished by that organi-
zation.
Harry Horton, deputy district at
torney, spoke of the effect the re-
cent decision of Judge Freeman
would have on the valley as Il
whole.
Mrs. George w. ReasonOver gave
several fine piano solos which were
greatly appreciated,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-02
NATIONAL MEET
OF KHAN WILL
DECIDE FUTURE.
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. "A
national convention of the Ku
Klux Klan to be held here Feb
ruary 26 was called today by E.
Y. Clarke, former imperial wiz
ard. The convention will de-
eide the future of the hooded
order, it was announced.
In a proclamation Clarke said the
lauda bic aims of the Klan had
been abandoned. - He charged
the Klan had become an "organ-
ization of lawless tendencies and
political design
Klansmen must gather and con-
slider elimination of the evils or de-
wise ways and means for the inn
mediate disbandment of the organ
ization,' he declared.
Imperial Wizard Emeritus Clarke
directed all officials, regardless of
factional differences, to see that
every Klan in the nation is repre-
sented.
The convention will last two full
days, Clarke said.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-02
HOLTVILLE GIRL
IS HURT WHEN
CAR TURNS OVER

Word was received from the FL
Centre Hospital today that Miss
Viola Peters of H0ltville who was
slightly injured yesterday afternoon
when an automobile in which she
was riding turned over ON the
Holtville road, was resting easily.
The accident occurred about one
clock in the afternoon just bevonl
the Evergreen Cemetery and was
caused by the breaking of Il front
wheel of the machine, driven by
Tom Mullarkey of El Centre whose
hand was slightly injured.
That the injuries of the occu-
pants of the ear were not more
serious, considering the nature of
the wreck, is thought to be almost
miraculous. The automobile rolled
over several times and was very
nearly completely wrecked. Miss
Peters received numerous bruises,
sprains and severe nervous shock
The moderate rate of speed of the
ear is believed to have saved the
couple fatal injuries.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-02
Pathetic Plea of Wife Fails to Save Life of Kes
GOV. RICHARDSON
REFUSES TO ACT;
HANGING FRIDAY
Executive Points to Seve-
raj Sanity Tests AS
Conclusive

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 2.-Kels
must die by hanging Friday morning
ut 10 o clock, Governor Richardson,
the one power that might have al
tered the death sentence. las de-
clined to do so.
"This law was enacted by the
people, said message issued by
Governor Richardson today, "and
Kels must pay the penalty for vio-
lation of it.
"The wife and young children OF
the murderer deserve sympathy but
il should be remembered that Kels
deliberately brought this sorrow and
disgrace upon them. 1t shonld nos
be forgotten that the man so
foullv murdered was poor, wan
dering, friendless laboring man.
'This case has brought to public
notice the foul methods of the yell
10y press, which will even prey up
on the grief of wife and the sor-
row of young children 10 intimidate
officers who refuse to bow TO their
yoke.
FSince his commitment to state 3
prison Kels has been repeatedly ex-
smined and found sane. The state
ment made by Mrs. Kels shows She
knew nothing of the crime and gives
10 eXtenuGsing circumstances.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-02
SNAPPY WEATHER
HERE DOES But
LITTLE DAMAGE

Following high wind yester-
day, this morning found the wealth
er the snappiest of the present seas
sen. Thin sheets of ice formed over
puddles of water out in the open
but inquis.tive folks who stuck the
toe of their shoe thorugh them
found the ice very thin indeed.
At 6 this morning the thermome-
ter stood at 81 degrees and undoubt-
cdly went much lower than thai
during the night.
B. A. Harrigan, horticultural COM
mission, reports that some damage
was sustained by young grapefruit
orchards from frost III different
parts of the valley. AS most of the
young trees have been equipped
with proper protection in anticipa-
tiOn of just such weather, the dam
age was nominal. The fruit itself
on the older trees was not damaged,
nor did the cold affect the lettuce.
Reports of billiards and cold
snap enveloping practically the en-
tire country from California east
ward, makes the Imperial Valley
booster all the more thankful that
he is right here in this particular
corner of the world where the sun
shines and the blue skies smile
about $50 days of the year. =
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-02
M'IVER SAYS HE
WILL CONTINUE
TO PAY BILLS
Mark Rose Sends Urgent
Message to Hurry
Delegation

F. II. McIver, of the Imperial r.
rigatiOn District, stated today that
he will continue to pay all warrants
for the expense of the district s
representatives at Washington, re-
gardless of any action by the dis
trict attorney, as he believes It is
his duty to acknowledge the validity
of the warrants when they are
signed by the president of the dis
trict and approved by the board of
directors.
The district is in receipt of tcle-
gram from Director Mark Rose, who
is now in Washington, stating that
the present session of congress is
believed to be a short one, and that
prompt action must be taken if the
Swing j ohnson bill is TO receive fav-
orable recognition at this session.
He urged that the additional dele
CATION representing the Farm Bu-
reau and the American Legion be
sent to Washington ut once.