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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Missouri ProeAessives Meet.

Kansas City, Aug. 25.-Loyalty to
the party was to be reaffirmed at the
Progressive state convention to be held
here late today. according to party
leaders. 1t was expected the platform
adopted by the convention would be
largely reaffirmation of the platforms
of 1912, state and national
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Advocate Election Law Revision.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 25.-Revis-
ion of the election laws of Missouri and
radical changes in criminal and civil
procedure had strong advocates among
the delegates to the Democratic state
convention scheduled to meet here to-
day to draft a platform for the fall
elections.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
CARDINALS WILL HAVE
ROOMS IN VATICAN

Rome, Aug. Blowing to their
feebleness, several of the cardinals who
will attend the conclave to select a
successor to Pope Plus x will be given
rooms in the vatican near the Sistine
chapel. where the balloting will be held
twice daily. Other cardinals have been
notified that they may attend mass in
their rooms. thus avoiding fatigue of
going every morning to the Pauline
chanel
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Public Markets for Nd w York.

New York, Aug. 25.-Four public
markets for the sale of food supplies
direct from producers to consumers
will be opened to Manhattan borough
Sept. 1. In announcing thb location Ct
the markets today Borough President
Marks said that until further notice
there would be no charge for space and
that farmers and dealers are invited
to offer their supplies at Wholesale or
retail.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Conforms wiz Court Ruling.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Ih conformity
with ruling of the supreme court, the
interstate commerce commission has
issued an order vacating its previous
decision, which held tap lines not to
be common carriers. Under the order
the divisions Of rates which obtained
prior to May l, 1912. will be re- estab-
lished and the tap lines permitted to
make joint rates and through rates
with trunk lines.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
BIG DEMAND FOR
WESTERN STEERS

Chicago, Aug. 25.-In the hog mar
ket today there was an active demand
for prime light stuff and the top
touched $40. Western steers were in
demand while native cattle were of
plain quality and not much desired.
Sheep and lambs were TO buy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Racing Meet at Fort Erie.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 25.-Four events
with large fields in each mark ed the
opening at Fort Erie today of the three
day Grand Circuit meet. The feature
event was the $4,000 Fort Erie for the
2:11 class PAGERS. The other three
events for trotters were the 2:15 class.
the 206 class and the Dominion of
Canada $4,000 for the 2:1O class.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Horses for the Allies.

Lafayette, Ind, Aug. 25.-Members of
a local stock buying firm began today
buying horses which are to be shipped
to France for use in the allied armies.
The Lafayette firm announced it had
received an order for $1,000 animals
from the French government.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Promotion for Belgian General.

Antwerp, Aug 25.-An official an
noIIicemcnt today sets fnrth that King
Albert CT Belgium has promoted Lieu
tenant General Bertrand to the rank
of full general as a reward for his ex-
cellent conduct before the enemy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25

Robert M. McCraclxen. candidate
for the Republican nomination for con-
gresham, has lived in idaho % years.,
served two terms IN the legislature.
author of the local option law pro-
NOTED passage of the child labor, Sun
day rest. direct primary and anti-pass
laws. Pledges himself to work and
vote for the following legislation:
State and national prohibition of the
liquor traffic;
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
DEFEND Tennis
DOUBLES TITLE
Mclaughlin and Bundy Win
From Mathey and Church
at Newport.

Newport. r. l., Aug. 25.-Maurice e.
Mclaughlin of San Francisco and
Thomas c. Bundy of Los Angeles sue
cessfully defended their title of lawn
tennis doubles champions OF the coun-
try today by defeating Dean Mathey of
Crawford, N. j.. and G. NJ Church of
New York, in straight sets. The scores
were ga, 6-2. Ga.
Except for brief periods in the first
and third sets, McLoughlin and Bundy
were masters of. the situation through
out. Both Mathey and Church showed
flashes of brilliancy and kept down the
scores by remarlSabl court covering
They aimed nearly all their returns at
Bundy, but the little Californian stood
the fire stoutly and sent back singing
shots. Mclaughlin was wild at times,
but backed up hts partner on nearly
all occasions.
Singles Matches.
In the meantime singles matches
were being run off on all the courts
with the contest between r. Norris
Williams II. of Philadelphia and w. M.
Johnston of San Francisco as the fea-
lures. Williams was forced to play his
highest tennis In the first three sets,
lOl JOHnSlOIl lieu the score III the sec
ond set. The Californian weakened in
the last set and Williams ran out the
match three sets to one.
Nearly all the morning matches were
decided in straight sets. AS soon as
the play opened the officials announced
the default of Norman e. Brookes, the
Australian, whose place in the second
round in singles had been kept open
two days.
Singles, third round:
e. F. Fottrell, San Francisco, beat
G. Roberts, Hartford, Conn, Ga, 6-2,
AS, 6-1.
r. N. Williams IL. Philadelphia, beat
w. M. Johnston, San Francisco, 81,
3-6, Ga. SO.
G. p. Gardner, Jr Boston, beat E.
r. Mccormick, Los Angeles, GA, As,
60, SO.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
FORMER U. S. BATTLESHIP
NOW IN GRECIAN WATERS

Athens. Aug. 25.-The battleship
Killles has arrived in Grecian waters.
This vessel was purchased from the
United States and was formerly the
Mississippi.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25

Washington. Aug. 25.-Presi-
dent Wilson today issued a proc
lamation declaring the United
States neutral in the war be-
tween Germany and Japan.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25

Eat Drinks homemade bread; high
est quality at good grocers. Adv. ST.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25

The King of Saxony and the Grand
Duke Of Baden, two rulers Of Ger
man principalities, are with the
troops of their realm in the army of
their war lord. Emperor William.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
JAP CRUISER is
BOUND FOR NAVAL
BASE IN CANADA
The Appearance of the I'd
zumo in the Straits of
Juan de Fuca Causes
Surprise.

San Francisco. Aug. 25.- The marine
correspondent at Tatoosh. Wash, of
the San Francisco Chamber Of Com
merce telegraphs that the Japanese
cruiser Idzumo, which left here last
Saturday, passed into the straits of
Juan de Fuca early today, apparently
bound for the Canadian naval base at
Esquimalt
The appearance of the Idzumo in
northern waters was a distinct sur
prise, and not even speculative explain
atoms were forthcoming.
1t had been supposed that the Id
zumo would convoy the Shinyo Maru,
which sailed yesterday for Japan. A
report that the two vessels Joined COM
pany last night is now shown to have
been an error.
Apparently the Idzumo will now use
Esquimalt for base, and will continue
to operate on the Canadian and Amer
lean Pacific coasts. as a protection for
British, Japanese and French shipping.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25

Early reclamation Of every acre OF
arid land In the west, and place the
same within easy reach of the bona
fide home maker;
Rural credits for farmers;
Less money for gunboats and more
money for agriculture.
Idaho 10 entitled to two congressman,
who are elected at large. The voter,
therefore, has a right to vote for two
candidates.-Adv 4
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25

Prince Eitel Frederick. the second
sol, of Emperor William, has taken
mp arms and is now leading Ger
man regiment in the thic kest of the
tray in Belgium.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25

Subscribe for the Capital News.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
AIlays Uneasy Feeling.

Seattle, Aug 25.-The arrival of the
Idzumo had been expected at Van
couver and Victoria. About two weeks
ago. when there was panicky feeling
in the two cities, the assurance was
circulated that a Japanese cruiser was
on the way to British Columbia. At
that time the Idzuma had not left Mex
leo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05
THE BALLOT FAIR.

There has been prepared, ostensibly by the
Virginia Association for Local Self-Government.
and printed In the Richmond EeVning Journal,
statement with reference to the ballot for the
coming election on Statewide prohibition, that
like practically everything else that has appeared
in that same reserved front page, double column
space Of the liquor interests and emanatins
from the source OF the present statement is
false and misleading and from all appearances
purposely So
1t Is true. as has been stated in The Viroinian
before. that the temperance leaders, when the
enabling act before the senate committee,
gave their consent to ballot reading be-
tween Statewide prohibition and local option
1t is also true, and it stated and felt at the
time, that this was not fair ballot 1t looked
however as though there would be no enabling
act at all passed through the Virginia senate
Concessions. even Of vital points. were necessary
In order that the TEMPERANCE leaders might realize
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05
A MERE BUGABOO.

Comes along Mr.. Smith old friend. to say:
"A month ago, l had made up my mind TO
vote for Statewide prohibition. but in the last
few days / have become bit uncertain about
what / will do.
O. May ask, Mr. smith, why You mad de-
cided TO vote for prohibihon?
A Because l thought 1t right.
O Do YOU think 1t less right now than you
did a while ago?
A No. l can't say that
@ Your reason, then. for a change OF puf-
pose? What is it?
flooded with literature telling that IL the state
Is deprived of its liquor revenue my taxes viii
be raised--,his Is what is disturbing me.
@ From what source comes this informa-
tion?
@. Do YOU think this league is working and
expanding thousands of dollars with view OF
saving you from increased taxation?
A. No.
O. For what end Is is working, then?
A To defeat Statewide prohibition.
O. And the meaning of the tax agitation Is TO
influence your convictions on a nloral l-sue ny
a dollar and cents consideration?
A. Come come, now--I not being offered
anything for my vote.
O. But are you not asked to cast your vote
against prohibition because II prob biton is<de-
.eated you can keep money which otherwise
you would have to pay in taxes? Does no. the
suggested abatement of money charge reach
directly the pocket nerves?
A. Perhaps
O Having come to this point Of agreement,
then let us see how much money is involved
in this matter so far as you ara concerned:
How much do you now pay in taxes
A. MY property is assessed at $1,000 and my
tax rate il $3.50 on the 800. Hcnce I pay
$500 each year.
O. How much more would you have to pay II
prohibition were in forceo
Q. Is it not fact that the liquor revenue
Of the State amounted last year TO $503Gs2.1 ae
A. Something like that
@ Is 1t not also likely to be a fact THAI under
prohibition the States criminal charges would
he heavily decreased-that the number of
patients in our insane asylums would lie largely
reduced?
A. The wet leaders deny that proposition.
@. Very good For the sake Of argument
let's concede that the vets are right here's
ether question: For this $685. 00 pail for State
license, how much is returned . the liquor
tnterests--how much money is spent in Virginia
for liquor?
A, / don't know
lars are annually expended for that purpose
A. Yes.
@. VIII you not further agree thar under pro-
hibiton. the amount thus laid out would Re
reduced by at least so per cent?
A. Yes.
Q. So, then. prohibition wouli divert several
millions of dollars each yeo' from Equcr pur-
chasing to better uses?
A. Yes.
O. Hence viewing the result from broad
economic standpoint. the State would make a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05
/ RICHMOND ON THE o2ND.

This day will be memorable in this State no
matter what the result may be when the polls
close The part which our beautiful and pros
porous city the pride OF all good vrginians. will
play on that day will be long borne in mind by
our fellow citizens throughout the State For
weeks past they have been asking, What will
Richmond dor II ON that day this populous
and prosperous town should answer that ques-
ton with a majority for the continuance OF
the saloon wave OF grief and dsappoint-
ment will sweep the State. II. as
now seems possible, Norfolk and Lynch
burg, Roanoke Charlottesville and Staun-
ton should register the opposition of majority
of their people to the open saloon and Richmond
should give majority in the opposite direction
our great city will surely suffer In the good opinion
Of tens OF thousands whose friendship furnishes
an invaluable asset Of this community. There
Is no reason why the liquor interests should
control this city and dictate its political policies
II is shame that this should be so. 1t is high
time that our strong and capable men should
understand the political power of these interests
and should fully realize how sinister their
influence Is upon public life. 1t is a
thousand pities that any one OF our citi-
zens should be confused by any question
of local government the like The
prime question for this community is whether
the. liquor interests shall really dominate 1t.
They need not dominate It II the good citizens
OF this town, the men who have made Its life
sweet and wholesome would unite. they could
break easily these degrading political chains
which have bound them so long. VIII they do
this on September 229 The whole State is asking
this question. What answer will Richmond
make?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

wrote the statement originally printed by The
pircinidn
The letter from Mr. Taylor. suhstantiated by
the statement Of citizens, is addressed to the
Neics Leader In reply to article printed In
that paper on "Wednesday. and must have been in
the office OF the Ne,o Leader early yesterday morn
Ing certainly before the editorial page was
closed fer the regular edition We do not find
AIR. Taylor's letter or any reference to 1t. Mr..
Tavlor does not recede from his original state
raent. but on the contrary accompanies his letter
with a statement signed by number OF reputa-
bic and responsible citizens OF Emporia who
were In his Office when the conference was held
with Mr. Briggs, which statement, while distinct
II disclaiming any reflection on Mr.. Briggs and
IN fact. expressing the most friendly regard for
him, contradicts some OF the statements made by
him
II is apparent that four negroes were regis
tered by Mr.. Briggs before the conference, and
that none of the other seven who had applied
have since registered The Neao Leader will not
deny that the saloon men are actively at work
trying to get the names OF negroes the regis
traton books in Henrico county. The Virctnf1ns
information on this subject is from registrar
to whom negroes applied who stated that two
saloonkeepers had urged them to register.
It is amazing that the Netcs Leader should
either lend its editorial columns to make false
statements or else show such ignorance as to
IL gislative methods as is displayed in its edi-
torial In yesterdays issue The journal OF the
senate will show that the proponents of the
enabling act, In their desire to have the
nurest electorate possible to vote on this
question, proposed to limit the vote to
those who were qualified to vote in
the general election of Nov amber last This
proposition was defeated by the vote of 21-2o. 1t
was after this defeat OF the effort Of the dry
forces to restrict the electorate to the qualified
vote of November last that the senate adopted
q n amendment permitting those who had qualified
to vote by paying their poll taxes in December
last to register and to vote.
One effect OF this amendment, which the liquor
interests advocated that 1t added to the
electorate in the cities those who had qualified
themselves for the municipal elections In June of
this year It is known that the sentiment In
favor OF the saloon Is much stronger In the
cities than In the country.
Il Ia absolutely false that the prohibition lead
crs are in any way responsible for 1T being made
possible for negroes whose poll taxes were paid
last December to vote In the election Of Sep
tember 90
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

creased freight rates to large number OF
Northern railroads, there was a tendency to &C
cuse the commission Of constitutional hostility
to the roads throughout the country. There Is
a local contradiction to this contention in the
refusal OF the commission to grant permanent
order prohibiting the collection of switching
charges from Richmond firms.
The truth about the commission Is that it is
one OF the most effective agencies of the United
States government in the special field assigned to
It. With the increased power granted 1t few
years ago whereby its decisions have vital
punch in them that demands respect and its
power of summoning witnesses and issuing in
functions, 1t has grown to a position of influence
that Is healthy and necessary for the proper
control of railroad interests.
The fact that the commissions restraining
power sometimes proves irksome to roads and
officials is no sign that these powers are unneces
sary or are being abused From a position Of
unrestrained activity to one OF partial restraint
is distinct change and 1t is not remarkable that
a difference should be felt. The work of the
commission on the whole has been good, and 1t
gains popular respect and influence with passing
years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

Several leaders of the pro-saloon
forces and some OF the literature sent
out by these forces, are quoting Jesus
Christ to sustain their argument that
the principles held by them are In ac-
cordance with the teachings OF the
Christian religion. The latest contri-
button OF this sort comes from Major
william A. Anderson, OF Lexington,
paragraph In 4 Tong article written
by him and published IN the pro
loon newspapers. - ~ follows:
.'As there Is with me neither time
nor inclination to discuss this phase
Of the subject, ! am content to leave
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05
WHY | Am A Prohibitionist
Ry WR. MILLER.

believe that any man who drinks liquor Is dong
extra hazardous thing unnecessarily, and therefore
fool-hardy thing.
Ibelieve that any Christian who drinks liquor is
doing unchartabe thing, and therefore wrong
thing.
These reasons honestly held would cause any
to be total abstaner but not necessarily prohib
ZIONIST
Another Cause Makes Me Prohibtionist That Is-The
The saloon is evil.
1t is itself evil for the federation of which no
good reason be assigned.
It resists every effort bring it to a semblance of
decency
Even when conducted under the most favorable cir
cumstances as by social club> its influence is evil and
its effects are harmful.
It has not been improved by regulations, nor can
belts evil character remains
THERE rs NO RECOURSE BUT TO PROHIBIT IT.
Therefore, / favor Prohibition
% OF single saloon if only so much can be I'M
Gertakeu one time.
~ Throughout sin gle town. city or county at a
time, whenever more can be done without delay.
CD Throughout entire State bv the State when
that is all that can be accomplished.
Cd Throughout tho United States.
81 Throughout the world
Favor Prohibition Because of
THE SALOON,
Its Character-Its Influence It's Product
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

the elimination of their hopes and secure an
opportunity for the people of Virginia to express
their sovereign will on the matter of Statewide
prohibition.
1t is equally true that there was introduced
In the outset of the nght the original bill that
embodied the desires and hopes Of the temperance
leaders OF Virginia All changes made in the
bill after 1t was introduced were either engFafted
on 1t by its enemies or were reluctantly accepted
b. the dry people as the very best that could
: obtained from the senate as constituted.
When the enemies of the bill in the senate.
over the protest of the dry leaders. added to
the enabling act amendments making 1t over
burdensome those leaders determined to return
to the original ballot and stand Arm for its
adoption
There was no trick in this action and the
Journal knows there was no trick There was
no trick turned" and the officers Of the Local
selfGovernment league ought to know that there
was no trick, and that the attack upon Anti.
Saloon league leaders perpetrated In its name
through Its department of the Journal, is base
and unworthy. OF course Peasants A. Holt
Eddie Hirsch, and Mr. Thompson, who are really
re sponsibe for these false, malicious. and mis-
leading publications, have only one purpose In
their entire campaign, and that Is to deceive
the voters in the hope of thus retaining the
saloon.
The ballot to be voted on September % plainly
states the issue on which the people must base
their decision. That ballot is what the people
of Virginia wanted; it is what the legislature
intended and 1t is proper.
The only Issue is whether the State Of Vir-
ginia shall withdraw from her partnership with
the liquor traffic by ceasing to license the
saloon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05
NEGRO VOTERS.

Y The Necs Leader yesterday afternoon stated
that the last had been heard of attempts to
Wide prohibition. No. the last has not been
heard Of negro voters The Vfrgintaa prints to.
1Aay letter from Judge Goodwin, and also a
icttsr from Mr.. H. l. Taylor. OF EnaDoria. who
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05
QUESTION OF JESUS CHRIST

II with the statement, that we need
not have any higher or other stand
ards of temperance. morality, or re-
ligion, and no mere exalted philosophy.
than those given US by the Holy Bible.
and by the life. acts and teachings
of the Savior Of mankind"
Major Anderson. we presume. is a
member OF the church. Az such ho
believes In the doctrines laid down BY
the Bible and In the purity and beauty
Of the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Major Anderson. We presume. will
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

German American was recently conversing
with an American citizen. Said the American
"Mr. L. aren't you glad you immigrated to
America when you did,"
II didn't do it. I came OF my own accord
responded the German Indignantly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

The Richmond Journal states that although
all three candidates in the Ninth district have
declared for Statewide prohibition, their declara-
tions are expected to "injure their chances" for
election
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

Servia seems to be In the class OF "also rams"
SO far as news of present disturbances are CON
cerned --sss--.s---
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-05

INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION.
Following the recent notable decision OF tn
interstate Commerce Commission refusing IN
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-05-07

SEED 600 Bushels of seed barley
for sale. Inquire of H. R. Baker, Easily 81
PIGS FOR SALE-Pure bred Duroc boar pigs.
and native sows in pig to pure bred boar.
- A. "~ads"orth, Langdnn. Att