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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
Steamship Lines Decision to
Return Arms to Germany .
Clears a Critical Situation

\ critical situation that threatened &C.
cupation Of another port was happily
cleared away when the German steamer
kronprinzessin Cecilie. reported to be
carrying arms and ammunition for
Huerta returned to Vera Cruz without
her war stores at Puerto
Mexico, and it was announced that the
munitions on this and a second German
steamer. the Bavaria. would be returned
TO Germany. The possibility either of
a seizure or Blockade Of Puerto Mexico
or OF an act perhaps interpretable as
a violation Of the military status quo in
favor of Huerta, thereby was eliminated
Secretary Bryan was evidently gratified
at the news he received f.oG American
Consul Rodgers at Havana OF the action
of the German steamship company N
directing the return to Hamburg. with
out unloading. of the two steamships.
The war munitions were to have been
placed in the hands of the Herta agents
at Puerto Mexico. the Only gulf port
with railroad communication with the
capital through which such supplies could
reach the city. The Secretary said that
so far as he knew this order on the part
Of the steamship people was purely vol
untary; at any rate he had not himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
SHOW MORE OF ANKLE,
IS D|CTUM OF TA|LORS
Milady's Skirts to Be Shorter and
Fuller. Manufacturers Decide
at Conclave.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, May g.-Shorter
and fuller skirts. normal waist lines, ac-
Gordon pleating, plaids and stripes
these are leading features of the tall
STYLES for womens clothes as decreed to-
day when the style report Of the Ma tional
Cloak. Suit and Skirt Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION. in convention here. was adopt
ed
The stNles are far more becoming to all
figures than for many s2ascns,'' says the
report. which in brief follows:
Suits: Jackets OF finger-tip length and
longer. set-in sleeves. sloping shoulder
effects. d tendency toward normal waist
line, with funess at sides or backs
Skirts will he plated. faring and of long
tunc designs and somewhat shorter
Coats. Three -quarter length will pre-
dominate. many cut shorter in front
The coat-cape will be a prominent fea
ture Separate capes will be desra BILE.
The waistcoat effect will appear in
capes.
Materials in suits and coats will in
clude mixtures. checks. nibelines,
broadcloths and variety of new pile
fabrics Flu: trimmings win be freely
used.
Dresses: The principal changes will
be additional fullneSs in the skirt
which will be shorter. and the extern
sive use Of the long tunic, either from
a yoke or the waist line which will
tend to normal in tailored effects. and
be either h low in evening gowns
Sleeves will be- very long in street
dresses, and either very short or en-
tirely absent in evening gowns. Nc
Gordon pleatina viii feature dancing
frocks. Stripes, plaids and printed ia b.
RIGS VIII be used extensively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
So, 7O1, 1927 Asked Of Congress
for Troops. in Mexican Crisis

the first big memorandum OF eH-
uense on account of the Mexican crisis
sent TO Congress was submitted when
the House received estimates ae-
yresating s2101.321 for pay, sub
sistence, supplies, horses, barracks
TRANSPORTATION and engineering work
for the troops now at Vera Cruz and
on .tha Mexican border. The memoran-
dunn briefly says that the necessity for
these deficiency estimates could not
hay. been foreseen when previous esti-
mates were submitted" There is no
reference TO army plans. Congress was
asked to make the appropriation i'm
,uediately.
the largest item is 81 .4S,o14 for trans
portation of tile army. which is additional
10 s94G31l, estimated March Il. THIS
amount the War Department says. rs re
uuired to cover the expense of moving
troops OF keeping certain transports III
commission. charterinG of vessels. puf-
chase of coal and water and of steve
doring in connection with chartered yes
sells and the purchase OF additional GRAFT
and pack animals required Tor proper
.G,Iipment Of troops III the tield
For horses for cavalry and artillery.
Engineers. etc, the War Department
4sked sl05 So, which. ii explained.
y-as for purchase of mounts 10 replace
misery iceable- animals and 70 equip
the troops 10 the authorized strength.
The other items are pay of the army.
s1Ss63 which is additional to sl.a3O.00o
deficiency estimated submitted III
! March. subsistence Of the army, $4S1,
| sos. which is additional TO $t63.Io3 est
| mated in Larch and now required for
purchase of subsistence stores for
| troops in the field and in Mexico: reg
ular auartermaster supplies. slob.sbO,
| incidental expenses of quartermaster
| department $4,000; barracks. and quar-
| ters sau.o0U, and water and sewers al
military posts $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
Modifying Of State Militia
Not Ordered by Government

ANY action taken by the state author
tiles toward mobilizing their militia
at this time is upon their own initia-
tive and without any request from
Washington, according to War Depart
ment officials. Nothing short of a
proclamation would suffice
to call any OF the militia organiza-
tons into the service of the United
states government and no such proc
lamation has been issued
The militia division of the War De-
partment. acting under general in
structions to bring The citizen SOL
diery up to the highest point of eff
ficiency. including readiness for active
service at the shortest possible notice.
has been in close correspondence by
wire and by mail with the adjutant
generals. and governors In son.e cases.
of the states and territories.
Although not officially stated. il is
freely admitted by the officials of the
War Department that these measures.
while incident to airy properly laid
plans for the utiliZatlo of the militia
part of the military establishment.
and therefore to be expected at any
time, have some relation to the posi-
bilities of the Mexican situation, but
solely in the way OF precaution. and
are in no way indicative of the adop-
ton of any aggressive policy.
1t is assumed at the War Department
that the orders to the Washington
militia were issued by the state au-
thorities in their zeal to maintain the
same record of readiness to respond to
any call from the federal government
that was exhibited by the state when
1t sent out volunteers to the Philip
pines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
SAYS NEGROES SALVATION
LIES IN BUSINESS FIELD:
Star Correspondent Declares Colored
Man Should Eschew
Politics.
Il" me E.ll..r nr Tho So.

T" The Edi;rr or The StSt.
As one mcc; sely Interested in the best
possible welfare % n. race. and a oie
Who Las and VIII always attempt to h"lp
usn-" tile - - 10 -ha topmus- pea =
With the realms Of human possibilities.
| wan, to cal attention 10 the fact :ha
practically all the strides vhirh have
been made in business. commerce and
finance in america have been made h
the thrifty, Industrious and en-crp,is'ns
white man in whose mds; az, negro has
lived. thrived and prospsrcd.
firmly believe that thc coluged Tdt'"
has risen no higher thun Tie present un-
satlsfa"tar.. post:c;. il nov occupies.
largely hecans. of lis lack o. 2 large;
part ".pation iii The business. commercial
and financial pnasc Of ouv .ttncricau lie,
bor"t'eSs there ar" mans reasons VII.
this IS true. How ever. one Of the greatest
ii not the create t-reasons Tor this
lamentabl fact is SO well explained in ::
Letter ] received from Senator Works,
aud so much in harmony with my convic-
ton. tina: take the liberty 20 quote
nom that keen-sighted statesman. Il
believe. says Senator Works. that il
;he colored PEOPLE would leave of think
ins so much about politics and political
advantage and turn their attention more
largely to advancement along business
lines AID usefli OCCUPATIONS they would
succeed very much better than they hsS:e
in the past and would REM We much Of
the opposition that Exists against thc','
race,
They have accomplished absolutely
nothing IN d politi, al way. e%ceptin;
thai q very few of Their number. com
parativc.y. succeed III securing small
offices. and The great SEES OF the PEG
pie receive no benefits from their par
tic patton, in politics..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
q Negro Board of Trade.

t,o.,., ,,,,.. 49, -, .,..,
- go . -
NaSaViie the oiiE Negro hoard o. trade
in the Wo.!d II serves as a beacon light
.,,l s...ds - -, id..I .,..,,,I ma.
sath an organization means TO com
miiaity in which thcr" are oolorcd men
engaged il husiuass ! 1, E,nier ~
REGISTER ~ ~, I-nitad St.fas -rra,.,,,,.
presideu1 al tbe hoard and tbroucb III
inas;e,. n,i,I ~. nnli..i, 49,. .i,.,,s'e,, liz
,,,.,fa, II, -rt; ", ~, ~" 90 81,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
keal News

From. III NGw,rEc, s"Ita..s-
Phitaco'ph's ,,aI-r paSs able :o!is
or an ;tr:ictG --rmv".p asserting tbat sell
..- wives IS ~, iouge' u common practice
iG Eagial.G a;sa SET SON. people SPEAK
.,=ntI OF the intel ectual status of mod
ern Journalism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10

\ c"usiS uineat o. "N.UDU brouk trout
received :.yE. :hc s,ate hatchery at
Druiu HI. Park Baltimore. Nd has
been deposited n ;he Savage river in
Garrett county. s,notlirr consignment
II 2o.u1u fish vii. he received next
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
Power Given President.

With reference to the lots upon
which the resolution seeks favorable
action by Congress the measure says:
The President is hereby authorized
TO pay for said several lots and par
cells of land sum Of money. II IN ms
opinion the same is just and rea-
sonabIe. not I'M excess of the awards
made to each individual property own
cr in such condemnation proceedings
heretofore had in tn. supreme Court
of the District Of Columbia: the pay
,reIit therefor to be made out OF tue
appropriation Of S2.s2$?I2%o appro-
priated for the purpose of charging
the Capitol grounds.
1t is fu-,her set forth that If. in the
opinion Of the President. any lot or
parcel NJ land cannot be acquired by pur-
chase on account of excessive price de
mandsd o- otlc- reason. then tn. PreSl=
dent j. heral y empowered to institute
condemnation proceedings III the ST.
preme Court Of the District of Column
bia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
4th Brigade May Be Next.

The 4th Brigade of the army. now a.
Texas CIV. TEX. under commend OF
Pri- Gen. Hunter LiggetJ, undoubtedly
will be the next command TO pc Sent 10
Vera Cruz to reinforce the troops now
there under Gen. Funston. the ith
Brigade is mad. MP of the I'D lnfan
try. COZ. r.ds,.a =. Glenn: 10Th ihian
try. col. Robot l.. fSullard, and 2'th
Infantry. col. Robert y. Getty.
At the. Navy Department ii Was SAID
the monitor ozark was ordered 10
TampIco. The warship is OF light draft
and Die of entering the Panuco
river. around which the endangered
oil fields are centered. in case OF neces-
sity.
The report received from Admiral
Badger upon conditions In the OIL nelus
in the neighbCrhood OF 1amplco i
regarded as confrmatory in some de
gree OF news that had reached the stat.
Department several days ago that
American oil men We're in danger OF
loSiu. their property iii Mexico be
cauS.. OF the suspenSiCu OF nat pIodtt-
ton during the long drawn out sclg"
Of Tampico 1t can be shown thai tn
lessees were prevented from operating
their wells through no fault Of their
own. it is quite certain the STATE De
pat.tment will see that in the final set
tiement which VIII be made of all the
yaet number OF American claims
against Mexico these concessionaires
are iully protected III their rights. II
is known III. British government al
ready - accommodating formidable
list OF claims OF this character which
must ~ net by the permanent GOV
.rum~ni ol MEXICO after the rebellion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
Col. r. D. Simms Honored.

Col r. d. Simms. retiring com
mander of the local branch of the
order, was presented with an engraved
certificate of membership. the presenta :
ton being made by Mai 7. :, Hodg-
son, U. ;. Y.
Their. Mere 40 formal addresses. tine
evening r..ins spent largely in e%-
hanging "reminiscences Of the Span
iseh- American war. During the course
uf tie evening every one present was
called upon 10 make a few remarks.
Those present were Gen. NJ. crawford
u : A.. Col John l.. elem. I. 5. A.;
Gen. George II. Har-ies =. : Y. Ger
F. d pimmick, L. $ A: Col 7. y
Wood. T. :. NJ =. Col II Sinms
T. 8 =; Lieut.. Il II Charr".a ; \
cant : L.. Jacobs T. y. capt. K. j
DouueuY. l.. ) v Engineer .Iu-ouief =,
A. McA ls:cr. T. :. u. e. :. Maj. +. :,
Hod. son = : y. Comma AIDE. stone
l. s "; Comm. 'i.f..t ChesteE Wells
T. s. ~. Che. Ereneef J. II Chasmar
T. y. Scrli. ccorf- James II Smith.
T. 8. y: Commodore J G. Gilmore =
~: Cart e =, Corr. G :. y: capt G
N For.e U. S y MAJ. l. Knapp
f.. : =: Leu ) i. M;tteacoG & S
y: Capt C. ". Cevin,s. T. 4 6. $;
'ap: D A. Hal z. 5 r. :. Capt
T. .. Schweigler. L. y ~. Gs,pc Layton +
smith. u S ": ClyL chas.ss Il Golden
L .. V: Mai X. - Got Gstlec.. Z. ; v
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Acceptance and Rejection.

TIE property toward which tn" r"s"'u-
tior looks favorably is Contained IN
squares $50 ,:Sl 60 -; aud IS. bounded
hy Massachusetts avenue. mon station
piaza. Ist street east. Z street north anu
North Capitol street Tho property on
squares ,S.a. ,ss,, ~. - and - would
'ba released from any claim to appfopri-
ate them or any part thereof for tn pur-
pos. Of the eularga ment Of the tapitot
grounds.
Therefore. if the resolution IS adopted
nv both houses of Congress tue fftsl-
dent would H. authorized TO pay SOM"
OF the claims. while the other CLAIMS
would Ice automatically wiped from the
books This latter class. [ Is under
sfond arc those against Which protest
was made by Representative johnson OF
Kentucky on the ground that they are
too high.
NS in a previous resolution on the SAM
subject the statement Is made thiit lut-
ther delay in paying these meritof;odS
claims will mean great hardship ana
further financial loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-10
PRESIDENTS MEXICAN
STAND IS COMMENDED
Naval and Military Order of Span
ish-American War Acts
at Banquet.

The stand taken BY President Viii
son with regard to Mexico was indorsed
in a resolution adopted by the District
Of Columbia commandery of the Naval
and Military Order Of the Spanish
American War at its annual BANQUET
IL st night at the Army and Navy club.
we approve the Presidents efforts
to maintain the proper respect for the
flag Of the nation. the resolution
states and to resent and rectify the
indignities committed against our cit
liens and those wearing the uniform
of our country We pledge support
and sympathy in every step taken TO
uphold before the face of all peoples
the prestige and power Of our nation.
not for the purpose of vainglorious
achievements but in patient duty Eld
protection to all nov iii DURANGO OF
distress prevailing in our sister re-
public of Mexico.
The resolution was Introduced by
Mai r l., LonSSIIeet, L. ;. Y.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02
Assessment Notice.

West Side Lateral Co., Ltd, PM
cipal place of business, Payette, Ida
no.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors OF
the above named company, held on
the 26th day of February, 1914, an
assessment of 40 cents per share was
levied ON the capital stock OF the
corporation, payable ON the 18th day
of April. 1914, to Paul N. Van Der
Kar. Secretary of the company, at
his residence. Amy stock upon when
this assessment remains unpaid on
the 18th day of April, 1914, VIII De
delinquent and advertised for sale at
public auction and unless payment is
made before, will be sold on the ISL
day of May, 1914 to pay delinquent
assessment with cost of advertising
and sale.
Paul N. Van Der Kar,
Secretary.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02
PoRTIA CLUB NOTES

Attention, members of the club.
The next club meeting will be Mon
day, April 10, Mrs. Scritchfield will
be home and will preside. This meet
ing will be the most important of
any during the year, or perhaps
for the next two years.
Officers will be chosen for two
years. and the success of the club
will depend to a certain extent on
the officers selected and each mem
Der should if possible be present
Delegates will be elected, to at
tend the Second District Federat en-,
June 1, and 8, at Jerome. Railroad
rates have been secured to go via
Gooding and Jerome members are
doing everything they can to make
the meeting a success and Wednesday
will be devoted to sight seeing, the
beautiful Blue Lakes and Shoshone
Falls included. The number of dele
gates will be determined, by the
number of bona-fide members in the
club. which means also that the Dis
trict dues of cents per capita be
paid prior to May LIST.
Membership cards will be given 10
all paid up members for 1913 and
1914 or for one year. If you have on
" a receipt ask the Secretary for a
card.
Amendments to the constitution,
should be concise and covering the
several points made necessary by ire
unprecedented growth of the c,uo
for the past three years.
Part of the time will be given TO
instructing the delegates on the
federation questions, 50 that whoev-
er is elected, may represent the ma
iority of the club and not her own
personal views. Can you afford TO
miss the next meeting?
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02
School Notes

Rowena Robinson went to NamIa
for over Sunday and Miss Alma
Crowther to her home at Big Will
low. Mr.. Crowther drove down Sun
day with his daughter and was
guest to dinner at Robin Grow Cot
Monday.
"a little nonsensen ow and then,
Is relished by the best of men" and
it was indeed a nonsensical day
with Fruitland high Friday. Liter
airy in the afternoon was enough to
strain the disabilities of an Egyptian
mummy. The debate on the edifylng
question (Which is the most use
full a dish rage or broom, Harry
Heckus and Wendan Brown, leaders,
laughable in the extreme.
Chinook" the high school paper
was bristling with fun and or ginal
jokes and the practice of being on
the lookout for items for its pages
is good practice and all came in Tor
their share of funnGsms. This is
but the second month Of its existence
but already it has a place on our lit
erary programs. Last month the edi-
tor in chief was Grant Will ans, as
sociate editors, Earl Scritchfield, Al
ma Bollinger, Irene Puche-t and
Earl Flock. This month it was
Olive Hunter editor and assoc ates
Mable Robinson, Lola Edredge, Lyle
Brown and Ralph Mitchell.
Enid Griep gave very vel rem
dered selection MY Rival"
Musical selections by Virgin a
quartet. Irma Deal, Olive Hunter, Ar
sa BoHinger and Lyle Brown, also
by Freshmen quartet, Mary Bollin-
ger. Leila Fisher, Athel Brown and
Irene Puchert and muse by the or
chestra concluded a jolly afternoon.
F. H. S. baseball nine came out II
their new suits Friday and Solomon
In all his glory was not arrayed ike
one of these" They are deep car
dinal trimmed in white and really
look swell. Payette H. S. team met
cur boys on the diamond and trate1
their colors when we won out in a
game of to 4.
Ye Grande Exerbition Concerto OF
We Henpeck Singin Skewl was put on
as scheduled and was in keeping
with the spirit of the day. just iuit
and nonsense. A very good crowd
was in attendance and the door re-
ceipts were s25 which was equa1y
divided between the Athletic Asso-
citation and the Decorating Commit
tee. | VS. j,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02
Announcements
M. E. Announcements

The hour for Sunday school mas
been changed to 10 o'clock instead
of 10:30.
The subject for Sunday morning
service is "The message OF Palm
Sunday or Jesus the King"
In the evening the subject win De
Happy Pilgrims, iourueying on a
rough road.
Easter programs are being prepar-
ed for the Fruitland Sunday scnooi
at the S. S. hour and at Friendship
AZ 2 O'Clock which will be very IN
teresting to all.
On April 10, Friday evening, Dr.
n G. Tiff of Denver, Colo, Will
sneak at the church here on educa-
ton in the interests of Goodlng COL
,epe. DIR. Tiff is one of the strong
est men on the American lecture
nlaAform and in Chautauqua Work
has commended 500 might. No
one can afford to miss the opporbun-
itv of hearing him. Everybody IN
vttad N come. No collection. Re
member the date, April 10 and don't
miss it.
Baptist Announcements.
Sunday morning topic chosen by
the pastor, will be Broken Bread.
In the evening "The coming Oh
Christ" ALL cordially invited to al
tend.
THE Sunday School are preparing
an Easter program to be given on
the evening of Easter day.
Brethren Announcements.
Sunday School 10 o'clock.
Preaching at IL o'clock.
Evening Service.
Christian Workers meeting 7;oo'
Preaching at o'clock.
Everybody made welcome
The Sabbath school are planning
an interesting program to be given
during the Sunday School hour OIL
Easter. -,
At the w. G. T. U. meeting iAs'
tuesday it was decided to make
house to house canvass for new
members as 1t is most important al
interested in the temperance cause
| should be lined UP tor thus ce~
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02
FRUITLAND DEPARTMENT

paign year.
Mothers Circle Friday p. m. Apr. 8
Devotional, Mrs. J. j. Tickner.
Organ Solo.
Address by Miss Reva Cree of Pay
cite: How to serve four course
dinner without help"
Violin solo.
Address by Miss Rowena Robinson
Domestic Art.
Vocal Solo, Miss Beulah Meyer.
The meeting Will be held at the
Methodist church at 8 O'Clock.
Evening session will also be held
at the NJ. E. church and is TO be
Parents Teachers night. Program to
begin at O'Clock as follows:
Music by High School Orchestra.
Devotional.
Solo, B. C. Blakesley.
Address by State Supt. Miss Grace
Shepherd, Advantages of High
School: Music and Art in grades Of
rural school.
Vocal duet, Misses Beulah Meyer
and Vallie Colwell.
Address by Miss z. Fay Fowler.
Orchestra.
Short talks by Fruitland teachers.
Orchestra.
Benediction by Rev. J. ]. Tickner.
Social hour at Epworth Hall.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02
By Mrs. j. III. Spainho1Der

Miss Ethel Giesler of Payette waG
a week end guest of her sister, Mrs
Cary Tussing.
Henry Gladish is suffering from
bronchial pneumonia
Mr.. Farrall of Weiser was at the
Royston place selecting hogs from
the Poland China herd for breeding
purposes.
Misses Mary Kinnison and VAIL
ColweH were guests of Miss Beulah
Meyer at the j. w. Gilmore home
Sunday.
Eve Wilson has been out of school
for about 10 days with severe case
of tonsilitis.
]. e. Colly's nephew, Harry Colly
is here from Nebraska and expects
his family to come shortly and will
locate here. He is an editor but
may not take up that Inc of work.
He was here about eight years ago
and taught school at the old Liberty
school. Doubtless he sees some
changes.
Word has been received here that
the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arth-
ur Wilcox at Corvallis has been very
low with pneumonia which has fol-
lowed an attack of measles but was
improving.
Mrs. ]. R. Mckinney was able to
return to her home ON the island
Sunday after many months absence
first visiting in the east later on &C
count of sickness but is now much
improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Shamberger,
Misses Alma and Edith were guests
at the ]. F. Mcclure home Sunday.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02
SHOE AND HARNESS
REPAIRING

Having purchased the shoe ana mar,
mass repairing outfit of Bud Lackey
/ am prepared to do any WORK OIL
that kind and feel that l can give
good service to all his old custom
ers as we'll as any new ones that care
to favor me with a share of their
repair work. All work quickly ana
neatly done. Prices right and sat
isfaction guaranteed. Grover Stew
art. Fruitland, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-04-02

pressmaking solicited. Thorous'r
nred barred Rock eggs, 75c for 10
Phone 7-12, Fruitland, A. r. As0ee'