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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
To Accompany Arctic Expedition.

Washington Dec 23- Ensign f'itz-
hugh Green, United States navy. has
been detailed 70 accompany the
"crockland expedition" to tile Arctic,
which sets out next July. and he viii
act as topographer and physicigrapner.
The latest Arctic enterprise purpoJes
To establish the existence of. and to
survey, body of land commonly
called Crocker Island. which Explorer
Peary reported he had seen IN 1906
from Cape Thomas Hubbard, at dis
tance OF 1876 miles across the lee Adj
joining territory will he explored and
mapped,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
HEARD MOTHER IN LAW
WAS COMING; SHOT HIMSELF

Denver. colo. Dec %. With 4 letter
from his mothcr-in Inv, announcing
her coming for the Christmas holidays.
erlnnea in his hand Kenneth * Kane
a railroad clerk, aged 10. firdd bullet
through his brain late yesterday. In
the same hand with. tie letter was a
postcard from Kane's sister. wishing
him Merry Christmas. Upon the ta
be beside the body We're packages.
neatly tied with ribbon, and addressed
to the different persons for whom they
were intended as presents.
\ neghbor overheard Kane say, Il
don't see why we can't have this
Christmas 10 ourselves
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23

Athens. Dec 23.-The governor or
Tencdos. in dispatches Yesterday, re-
ports that the Turkish battIeship Tor
gut Reis, the cruiser MedHdieh and
three destroyers appeared at II o'clock
sunday morning before the entrance 20
the Dardanelles Th4 warshlps remain
od andcr the protection Of the forts.
The destroyers advanced and fired 20
shells. on Teuedos. where the Turkish
inhabitants tried to hoist the Turkish
flag and put off in boats to welcome
the Warships.
The small force Of Greek hlueiack-
els on the island fired on the multi
Heers, killing three Of them ami
wounding T. The Turkish shells did
no damage and the destroyers quickly
retired into the Dardaneles.
The Greek squadron, anchored off
Lemnos, was notified and steamed in
pursuit OF the enemy. headed by the
admiral's flagship. The governor Of
Tenedos has been ordered to institute
martial law. Admiral Countouriotis,
in dispatch TO the government. ex-
presses the opinion that the Turkish
flagship khehyr- Ed Din-Barbarossa
together with the battleships Messu-
dieh and Assar-I-Tewfik. must have
been disabled In the last naval engage
ment. as otherwise they would have
accompanied the fleet today. because
the flagship and the Messudieh are
the only Turkish warships armed with
quick firing guns.
The Turkish fleet yesterday attempt
ed a sortie, Their torpedo destroyers
bombarded the island Of Tenedos.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
HOPES OF PEACE GIVEN
IMPETUS BY ACTION
TAKEN At vienna
Austria-Hungary Informs the Powers
That the Balkan Difficulties Are Ap-
preaching Satisfactory Solution

London. Dec. 23-Further relaxation in the interna-
tonal tension brought about today when Austria
Hungary informed the other European powers that she
considers the Balkan difficulties approaching satsfac-
tory solution. She says this is the result of Serva
action in apoogzng for the incident connected with the
treatment Of the Hungarian consul at Prsrend
and also her acceptance Of the proposed arrangement
give her port facilities the Adriac without territorial
possession
Besides these assurances FROM Vienna another help
full factor IN the situation the audience given by En-
peror Francis Joseph to the Servian minister, M
jovanovch when both cordially expressed hope for the
speedy re-esabshment OF complete friendship between
Vienna and Belgrade
The peace conference resumed its stngs at St James
palace this afternoon.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
COMPLETES FLIGHT
FROM TUN|S TO ROME

Rome, Dec. 29.-Rolland 6, Garros,
the French aviator, completed yester-
day his long flight from Tunis, Africa.
fiarros after splendid flight from
Tunis on Dec. Is, landed at Trapani
Sicily, a distance Of 1850 miles over the
Mediterranean sea. He left Trapani
Saturday and flew to the Italian main
land. Yesterday he continued his
flight stopping at Naples for lunch.
Favorable weather enabled Garros to
make over the last stage Of his jour
ney at great speed. He landed at Rome
an hour and a half before he was ex-
pected. In the landing the aeroplane
was slightly damaged. but Garros was
not hurt.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
FIRE IN CITY HALL
OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, Dec. 2S.-Fire, starting
from defective wiring, broke out on the
fourth floor Of the city hall here yes
terday, and threatened to destroy the
entire building Nearly all of the fire
departments III the city were called.
and the entire building was flooded.
The main damage is IN the city engi-
neer's office, where valuable maps and
documents were water soaked
The anxiety Of city officials was in
creased by the fact that the safe OF
the treasurer,s office contained $4,000
900 in money and securities. 1t is not
thought the damage will exceed $10,-
900
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
SEARCH FOR THE
LOCUE SLAYFRS
IS nation VIDE
Descriptions of Men Seen
Lettering About Diamond
Merchants Office Are
Sent Broadcast.

Chicago, Dec. pa country wide
search for two men. believed to be the
slayers of Joseph II Logue, the dia-
mond merchant who was murdered in
his office last Friday. has begun. One
is 30 years old. five feet ten inches tall
and weighs 175 pounds; he wore a
sweater jacket With large roll collar.
blue trousers ana dark cap. The sec
ond has long peaked nose and face
and wdre dark clothes and shirt. These
men were seen lettering for several
hours IN a hall near Logue's office just
before the murder, Two of the 10
suspects arrested were released and
the others viii probably get free
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
CITIES CANNOT
IMPOSE TAX ON
AT[LECRAPAC0.
Decision Given by United
States Supreme Court III
wolves Act of Congress of
1866.

Washington, Dec. 23.--Cities must
not tax telegraph companies for send
ing messages If companies have ac-
cepted the terms of the act of congress
of 1866, making them governmental
agents under certain circumstances,
according to a decision today by the
supreme court In the case of D. G..
Williams. agent for the Western Union
Telegraph company at Talladega, Ala.
who was fined s25 for sending a mes
sage without the company first having
obtained license for such business,
ii was held that the tax was invalid.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
Withdraws Border Forces.

FL Paso, Tex. Dec 2s-lgnoring the
demand made by the United States
government that specified number of
troops be kept at all important points
along the border. the Mexican govern
ment within the past week has prac-
tically withdrawn it's border forces in
TO the interior The Juarez garrison,
which was requested to be maintained
with 1909 men has been reduced to
400. At Aqua Prieta. Naco, Nogales,
Ojiniga and other border points, MeXi-
can federal troops are being rapidly
withdrawn.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
ARGUES FOR DEFENSE
At DYNAMITE TRIAL

Indianapolis. md. Dec. 23-"organ-
lied labor nvree did and never will
approve Of such nation wide reign
of violence as has been charged here, .
asserted Clifford :. Iangsdale, in argu-
ing to the jury at the dynamite con
spiraey trial. He spoke particularly in
behalf Of w. Bert Brown and William
J, Mccain. 1T has been shown by the
government" he said that James B.
Mcnamara was In Salt Lake city.
blowing up hotel there. at the time It
S charged he was in Kansas City talk
ing to Brown and Mccain
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
DERFL|CT PICKED
Up AT SEA BY A
FISHING VESSEL
Abandoned Schooner ToWed
Into Boston Harbor-Fate
of Members Of the Grew Is
in Doubt.

Boston. Dec. 29.--with the six mem
berS of the crew of the three -masted
schooner Henry l.. Taiton missing, the
abandoned and water-logged vessel ar
rived off Cape Cod in tow OF the steam
er Swell, whick picked up the derelict
95 miles to the southeast of Highland
Light. The Talton was bound from
Windsor, n. s., for New York with
lumber. The Swelrs crew of 10 men
will share in one of the biggest Christ
mas presents, through salvage money
that ever has been divided among fish
ermen here.
The fate Of the crew or the Tilton
Is in doubt. They may have been res
cued by some passing vessel.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
MORE TRAGEDIES
OF SEA REPORTED

Mobile, Dec 23.2The British
schooner Georgiana, with 10 nassen-
gers and crew of four. fleanaered
off Lucea, Jamaica. trying 10 max e
that port during November gulf
storm. and all on board We're lost, ac-
cording to dispatches received. The
British schooner cartagenia has not
been heard from since Mob. Il and 1t
is believed that the vessel with her
crew of seven also has gone down.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
Member of Red Cross.

New York. Dec. o3-Wflliam G. Nc
Adoo, Vice chairman of the Democratic
national committee, announced yes
terday that he had received notice Of
his appointment BY President Taft to
membership in the board Of inCorpora-
tors OF the National Red Cross society
10 I'll vacancy caused by the resig-
nation Of Admiral Dewey. The appoint
ment was ratified by other members Of
the board at a recent meeting
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
ELIMINATION Of THE
NEGRO AS AMERICAN
SOLDIER TO Be URGED

Washington. Dec. 2s-The proposal
70 eliminate the negro as an American
soldier Is the topic slated for consider
alton when the conference OF ranking
officers of the army IS held on Jan 3
Some officers favoring the plan will
urge II on the ground that Filipinos
are said to resent the sending among
them of black troopers. and there are
signs Of dissatisfaction IN Hawaii
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
Desperate Not Oregon Man.

Santa Ana, Cal, Dec. 23.-The
Young man who shot and wounded
three others during battle with
posse here after he had attempted to
assault a young woman is not Joe
Matloek, formerly of Eugene, Ore. j.
p. Matloci. former mayor of Eugene
accompanied by his son Edward Mat
lock. arrived here yesterday and upon
viewing the body of the young bandit
declared ii was not his son. The local
authorities are now convinced that Ira
Jones and Joe Matlock were not the
same person and the body will be bur-
led today under the former name.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
VESSEL WRECKED
ATSFA ANDLWES
OF z men LOST
The Furness Line Steamer
Florence Goes Down on
the Ledges at ST. Shots
Five Survive.
Survivor Tells of Wreck.

survivor els OF Wreck.
st. Johns. Newfoundland, Dec.
23.-Captain Barr and u sail
ors. who perished in the wreck
Of the steamer Florence Friday
on the rocks near st. Shots
were foiled in a desperate effort
fort to save their lives, accord
ing to Mate j. Hedley and two
members of the crew, who ar
rived at Trepassey almost ex-
hausted, last night. Captain
Barr and the entire crew. except
those who survived, made a
landing on Il shelf rock, but the
high cliffs made it impossible
for them to escape, and the rls-
ing tide forced them to return
to the ship. Later, Hedley and
four Of the crew made a land
ing. Before others could follow
all the boats were washed away.
Two other seamen, the only
other survivor. are being cared
for at small settlement Their
condition is serious. The Flor
ence disappeared before uedley
and his little band left the
cliffs, Most Of those drowned
were lashed to the rigging Of
the ship. The survivors stood
on the shore unable to aid.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
AN AUTOMOBILE TRIP
over ALASKAN TRAIL

Seattle, Dec 2s.-The first automo-
bile trip over the winter trail between
Dawson and Whitehorse, at the head
of navigation in the Yukon. has been
completed by Governor George Black
of Yukon territory, and Chester A.
Thomas. klondiI1e manager of the
Guggenheins, The journey of $50
miles was made IN SO hours running
time The temperature was u below
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
ANNUAL TO BE PICTORIAL NUMBER.

Nothing tells story better than
subject The Capital
be completely illustrated The views carried
Idaho
I'll be
schools public be
o the
through eus' Annual
that rivals the Alps
the etc.
in As
advertising medium
t should be place
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23

st. Johns. N r. Dec, 2s Twenty
two or the II members Of tile crew OF
the Furness line steamer Florence,
from Halifax, y. S, for st. Johns, lost
their lives in the wreck of the vessel
on the Lodges west of St. Shots dur
ing a northwest gale last Friday. Five
exhausted survivors who reached land
in boat brought the news to Tre-
passcy last night The steamer carried
no passengers.
Captain Barr Of the steamer and all
his men reached shore after the vessel
(Continued on PAGE Twnl
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
CONVICTED NEGRO IS
LYNCHED BY A MOB

Baton Rouge, La. Dec. 23 When
Sheriff Parker went TO the court house
OF West Baton Rouge today he found
the body of Norm Cadore, negro.
swinging from a telephone pole short
distance from the jail. The negro had
been convicted Of killing Joseph Nor
man, plantation manager three
weeks ago. Cador's attorney had taken
steps to file an appeal. It is presumed
this inspired the lyching.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
BOY MURDERER rs
GIVEN SENTENCE;

Buffalo. Dec 23-J Frank Hickey
convicted Of tie murder in the second
degree for tile murder Of Joseph JOS
ephs, the 7-year-old I.ackawanna boy.
was today sentenced TO the peniten-
tiary for an indetcrminate time, the
minimum OF which is 20 years and the
maximum life. Hickey confessed to
Killing another boy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
CASTRO NAY NOT Be
PERMITTED TO LAND

Washington. Dec. 93---Whether Clip
riano Castro. former president Of Ven
ozuela, will be permitted to land In the
United States, is being considered by
officials of the government. II is re-
ported he has started from Paris to
New York. He may be prevented from
landing, as an undesirable alien.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
Theater Fire at Brussels.

Brussels. Dec 2S.-A film caught fire
during a einematograph performance
last night, al Barraqus near Menin.
The flames spread with great rapidity,
causing q dreadful panic. Twelve per-
sons were killed and 90 persons in
iured. MANY of the victims We're wom-
en- and children who were trampled to
death or hurt IN the stampede to es-
cape from the building
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
JAPANESE COAL
Miners CAUGHT
BY EXPLOSION

Tokyo. Dec. 2s.-over 200
Japanese coal miners are en-
tombed and probably dead as q
result Of terrible explosion In
the Ubari colliery at Sapporo,
on the island Of Holskiado or
the men in the galleries OF the
pit at the time, only three were
brought to the surface alive.
and officials fear all the rest
persisted.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
IDAHO MAN IS DEAD
FROM BROKEN BACK

Salt Lake, Dec 23.--Ephrialn Crofts
farmer Of Rurley. Idaho. died az a
local hospital of a broken back last
night While unloading sugar beets at
his home crofts fell across Il plank and
fractured his spinal column. He is sur
Yived by widow and seven children.
The body will be sent TO Burley for
burial,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
ADMITS CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN PAPER
Filing Of the Stipulation
Eliminates Examination
Of Many Witnesses-The
Sheridan and Broxon Case
to Follow Cruzen.

The Capital News contempt case was
called for trial this morning before the
supreme court OF Idaho, with full
bench. The trial of A. r. Cruzen, al
legged In the complaint to be a stock
holder in the paper. was taken UP this
afternoon at o'clock, the cases pending
against Richard Story Sheridan owner
and publisher. and c. o. Broxon, man
aging editor OF the Capital News to
follow the trial of Mr. Cruzen, Mr..
Sheridan, who has been on a business
trip TO Chicago and New York, did not
reach Boise until II o'clock this morn
ing, his train being almost Il hours
late.
A stipulation was entered into be-
tween the attorney general and counsel
for Mr. Cruzen, on which the state vir-
tually rests its case with the exception
OF rebuttal testimony. This stipulation
is to the effect that certain of the stock
Of the Capital News was transferred
and that Cruzen had claimed ownership
in the paper to sach an extent that he
dictated its policies he'd a censorship
on It's editorials, that he had at one
time come into control Of Ex-Governor
Bradys interest In the paper, had en-
tered into political deals and in fact
was the Man Behind the Throne, -
far as the paper was concerned The
truth of the evidence was not stipulated
hut merely that the witnesses would
testify, If called. as therein indicated.
That Cruzen proposed To introduce
evidence this afternoon to the effect he
never at any time had control in the
Capital News and has not now such
control as charged. was evident from
the statement made by his attorney
that he would be prepared to examine
number Of witnesses in behalf Of his
client, but owing to the fact the stipu-
lation has been entered into Just be-
fore the case had been called this morn
Ing he asked that a recess be taken
until o'clock when he would be pre-
pared to introduce his evidence ana
this request the court granted
Taking of Evidence.
That A. r. Cruzen, cited before the
supreme court on the charge Of con-
tempt on the grounds he Is an alleged
stockholder Of the Capital News and
controlled It's policy. proposed to prove
the allegation groundless. was evident
this afternoon when the trial of Mr.
Cru2en opened before the supreme
court justices. with a court room
packed by spectators In attendance.
Chief Justice Stewart, Justice James 4.
Ailshie and Justice Isaac y. sullivan
were on the bench. The direct exam
ination was conducted by A. A. Fraser.
counsel for Mr.. Gruzen, and the cross
examination hy Attorney General d.
C. McDongall
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
Managing Editor on Stand.

G. o. Broken, managing editor of the
Capital News. was the first witness
called by the defense. He testified that
he had been with the Capital News
for about six Years as managing edi-
tor: that lie vas ON a salary and did
not hold stock i'll the paper. He said
that he controlled the editorial policy
Of the Capital News and entered an
emphatic denial that Mr.. Cruzen con-
trolled the policies of the paper or has
or had anything TO do with these poll
eies. He further denied that Mr. CRU
zen dictated the articles or the edi-
torials that have appeared III the paper,
Or that he conferred with Mr. Cruzen
relative To these articles He admit
ted he was friendly to Mr.. Gruzen, and
still is
ON cross examination Mr. Broxon
said he was responsible for tho edi-
torials that appeared in the paper dur
Ing the time that he has been engaged
writing them.
The Court Proceedings.
The proceedings this morning as
transcribed by the court reporter are in
full as follows:
Justice Stewart-In the cases set this
AilbIIllIiE, lht court Will appoint MI.
G. III. Stotts as official stenographer
to take down the proceedings in the
eases
Justice Stewart-Gentlemen are you
ready in the case of state VS.. cruzen
To act at this time?
Mr.. Fraser-We are read that the
state shall proceed with the case at
this time.
Mr. Bogart-As far as the defend.
ants, Sheridan and Broxon, are con.
cerned, MIR. Sheridan is not in the city,
having been DELAYED ON the late train,
and We look for the train in by II: 30,
and we would ask that the matter Of
sheridan and Broxon go over until
Continued on Page Twol
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23
THE WEATHER.

PrOba bly, 3 fair and
warmer tonight and
Tuesday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23

CONTINUED on Page Twol
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-23

Suppiied-in a day. Use
classified ads.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-01-04
Course in Kindness.

We believe that there should be a
course in the public schools, all grades.
devoted to Observation-Disclosures; the
rights of four-footed and feathered
focks.
We are improving slowly. We lay
out bird reservations. Robins nest in
the naples in our most crowded dis
tricts. Birds that for years sought the
depths of the forests O rear their
young within hearing Of the roar of
the street cars. In some subtle way
they know that their chances for pro
lection have been increased. claims
the Cincinnati Post. They do not
know that kindness is being taught
and brutality discouraged in countless
homes.
Yes. we are improving, but we want
the world to move faster-and we
plead for school education that will
teach the coming generation to be
kind to animals and all birds.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-01-04
old Ae. . Germ Disease?

From the CnlcaSO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Professor Metchnikoff. the head of the
Pasteur institute, in Paris, continues to
views on the possibility of delaying old
age through scientific knowledge; He
which may be overcome or made ~ineffec-
tive for a long time by means Of a pro-
tect,ve serum. A few years ago he advo.
Gated q diet OF sour milk as n means Of
Great things are being done in science
and 1t IL possible that the distinguished
Russian scientist may present the world
with q serum that will extend the span
OF life. Even the limit Of 100 years set by
there surely win be no more talk OF Is as
ar g limit for the usefulness Of many
workers. Insurance mortality tables and
rates may be wholly changed.
But II the serum is rot forthcoming there
life for the average Individual who lives
simply and thinks rightly. We know al-
ready from many examples that temper
ance in eating and drinking, tranquility
Of mind. altrutsin and an interesting occu-
patton will bring q happy p~rolongation os
days almost t. anyoke.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-01-04
BURNING ITCH WAS CURED

II deem It my duty to tell about .
cure that the Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment have made on myself. My trou.
BILE began In splotches breaking out
right In the edge Of my hair on the
forehead, and spread over the front
part Of the top Of my head from a to
ear, and over my ears which caused q
most fearful burning itch. or eczema.
For three years had this terrible
breaking out on my forehead and
scalp. I tried our family doctor and
he failed to cure 1t. Then I tried the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and used
them for two months with the result
OF a complete cure. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment should have the credit
due, and 1 have advised a let Of peo.
pie to use them" (signed) @. ID.
Harrington, Greek, N. c., Jan. &c. 1911.
Itching seaip-HaIr Fell Out.
y will say that ] have been eu9er.
Ing with an itching on my scalp fol.
the past few years. My hair fell out
in spots all over my head. My scalp
/ 0lo W SAV0OA0 AA0 = 0OAS01 ava
the cores healed up, and crusts
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out and left me three bald spots the
shape OF a half dollar. ] went to nor
than one doctor, but could not get any
relief. SO l started to use the Cuticura
Remedies. tried one bar Of Cuticura
Soap and some Cuticura Ointment,
and felt relieved right away. Now tho
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hair has grown, thanks to the CUT
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recommend the Cuticura Remedies tc
all that are suffering with scalp trou
BILE" (signed, Samuel Stern, 23e
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1911. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere, q sampie of each
with 32-page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,'
Dept. 9 K, Boston.