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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
BANDITS WERE
KILLED TO-DAY
LEADER OF GANG WHICH ROBBED
SEDRO-WOOLLEY BANK KILLED
BY POSSE
Officer Also Killed-AnOther Bandit
Brought Down But Blew Out His
Own Brains

SEATTLE, Oct. 22.-The leader Of
the bandits who shot up Sedro-Wooley
Saturday night and escaped after rob-
bing the First National bank of $12,-
900, was killed by posse this morn
ing in a battle at Hazelmuir, B. c., four
miles north of Blaine. Canadian I'M
migration Officer Clifford Adams OF
Hazelmuir, was also killed. The other
four bandits have been surrounded in
the woods.
Sheriff Wells of Skagit county and
Sheriff Thomas of Whatcom county,
have so armed men posted at the scene
of the fight. The bandits are believed
to be heavily armed. Four thousand
In gold and three automatic revolvers
were found on the body of the robber.
He is evidently an Austrian.
The posse was advancing through
the forest when it was suddenly
stopped by a fussilade of shots. Adams
was shot through the heart with the
first yolley. Great Northern Special
Officer Niles was shot through the
right hand. After 100 shots were fired
the bandits retreated into the woods.
The entire police force of Westminster
was rushed to the scene.
Late this afternoon it was learned
that the three remaining bandits took
to the timber. The fourth tried to es-
cape along the railroad tracks but
the posse brought him down with
Winchester bullet in the hip. Before
the posse could capture him he drew
an automatic and blew out his brains.
The bandits were surrounded in the
timber and a battle is in progress.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
LADIES' AID SOCIETY MEETING
Most Enjoyable Time Had at the Home
of Mrs. @. e. Morton

Mrs. @. e. Morton was hostess to the
! Presbyterian Ladies' Aid and Mission
! airy society between the hours of
and $3.50 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
1t proved to be a most enjoyable and
| pleasant gathering for large number
of ladies, in fact the record attendance
of the year about eighty being pres
ent.
Mrs. G. L. Moody the leader, opened
the meeting with prayer, and singing
of hymns by the society. The scrip
ture lesson was given by Mrs. H. L.
Axtell, an interesting synopsis of the
Book of Jonah" 1.-The Panama Canal
and the Pacific Coast" was the subject
of a very interesting and instructive
paper written and read by Mrs. L. j.
Corbett
A quaint and thoughtful magazine
article, "The Baby's Pitizen Papers,
read by Mrs. Soulen, won approval.
We were fortunate in. having with us
Miss Crawford, our home missionary
whose work is among the Nez Perce
Indians at Lapwai. She gave an ac-
count of troubles encountered by the
Indians in endeavoring to exercise the
right of suffrage at the last election.
She closed with a brief description of
their sanitarium for Tuberculosis with
l;fa inoidant thprato
We were especially favored in en-
tertainment by the presence of two
young ladies from college, Miss Pit
cairu who sang for us, Winter Lul-
laby," and REST Thee, Sad Heart. ,.
Both pieces most suitably adopted to
her pure contralto voice. Mrs. PHI.
Soulen accompanied.
Miss Selby, in a most pleasing man
ner and one would feel justified in say
ing delicious voice, but for the sake of
grammar, will say, perfectly modulated
voice, gave two sketches by James
Whitcomb Riley, "Life's Lesson" and
"At Aunty's House," closing with
Everybody Is"
Sociability and getting acquainted
followed the program with freshments
of cake and coffee. Offering, $38.60.
PRESS CORRESPONDENT.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
ALLIES TERRIBLY PUNISH GERMANS AT NEWPORT
kAISERS TROOPS RETREAT LEAVING DEAD ON FIELD
LATAH TAX ROLLS
ARE NOW EXTENDED
DECREASE IN VALUATION OF La
TAH COUNTY THIS YEAR SHOWN
TO BE $99O,147
Compilations Made by Auditor Estes
Shows That There is Decrease in
Amount of Taxes to be Collected

The extension of taxes on the rea
property tax rolls of Latah county this
year has just been completed by Hon
er e. Estes, county auditor and shows
the total to be 20,162,5SS. The rolls as
extended last year were $21, 1928
The decrease in valuation in the coun-
ty is $99O,147. According to the com.
pilations made by Mr.. Estes it is
shown that there is total decrease
in the amount of taxes to be collected
of $4O,90396.
The compilations show that the to-
tai taxes to be collected this year are
$316,776.49 as against 1857 SS0.45 last
year. The 1914 state and county taxes
to be collected are distributed on the
rolls as follows: State tax, $40,390.21; /;
county, current expense, $44,957. .69 +;
county, read, $20,162.7S; county,
bridge, $12,O977S; county, general
school, $6O,4S7S7; special school dis
trict tax, $63, 3,933.16; Improvement tax,
$95.24; special road district tax, $685.
419.06; city and village tax, $3S, 1892 10.
For comparison the state and eoun-
ty taxes collected last year as dis
on the rolls were as follows:
State tax, $4S,65129; county, current
expense, $46,536.O1; county, read, $685.
26S.43; county, bridge, $12,69IS4;
general school, $42,305.6S;
special school district tax, $102, ,034.82;
special road district tax, $33,375.59;
city and village tax, $4S,816.S0.
The tabulation shows a decrease of
the amount to be collected in every
fund and for every purpose with the
exception of the fund for general
school purposes which fund shows an
increase of $18,182.19. This increase
IS due to the levy of three mills made
BY the county board as against two
mills made last year for general school
purposes. 1t is shown however, that
he reduction this year in the special
school district tax is $38, Sc and
las relieved 33 school districts of the
the necessity of fixing spe-
al levy for this purpose and has re-
luced the levy of the Ga remaining
districts to a minimum.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
FRENCH SENDS
HIS MESSAGE
HIS FRIENDS NEED FEEL NO AP-
PREHENSION OVER HIS REPORT
ED PHYSICAL CONDITION
Is Not Critically Ill as was Recently
RepOrted-W. Z. Lee Receives Word
That Illness Not Serious

Friends of Burton L. French neet
feel no apprehension over the condi
| tion of his health. Through William
E. Lee of this city, Mr. French's secre
tary, E. L. Lytle, letter has beel
sent as a reinsurance to Mr.. French:
friends as to his physical condition
The letter follows:
"Mr. French has been much concern
ed on account of the newspaper dis
patches that have reported him SER
iously ill and he has asked me to ad-
wise you so that wrong impressions
may not be formed.
For nearly two years Mr.. French
has been holding closely to his work,
(and is one of about seven members
of the House who have not taken va
cation or returned to their homes dur
ing that period) and his present condi-
ton is practically the result of the
strenuous work that he has had to do.
added to this, he has not been quite
we'll for several months and is taking a
few weeks now to regain normal
health. You will be glad to know that
Mr. French is rapidly improving and
fully expects to be back at his work
very shortly. / am very glad to say
that the report that he is afflicted with
kidney trouble is wholly erroneous.
.Mr. French appreciates fully the
concern and interest of his friends,
but desires that you advise them that
they may feel no apprehension"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
British Fleet BOmbarding

Trenton Times speaks highly of his
ability and industry:
Generally every innovation in the
National Guard of New Jersey means
an additional expense to the state, a
heavier burden on the taxpayers, and
the results are not commensurate.
One added feature, however, has
proved it's worth, that being the in
stallation of regular army officers as
special instructors of the troops.
"The value of this change in the
service was shown at the recent en-
campment at Sea Grit.
With practical and rigid maneuyers
on the program, the soldiers were
given a taste of real army life. Strict
discipline was enforced while the
troopers were in camp and sanitary
conditions were given much atten-
tion. All this was mainly due to the
presence of Major Edward R. Chris
man, the regular army officer, who
arranged the maneuvers and had
governmental supervision over the
soldiers. His earnest interest in the
advancement of his charge resulted
in new spirit being instilled into
the troopers.
while here Major Chrisman was
maintained by the government, no
expense being thrust on the state by
his presence. The Major has been
ordered back to his own regiment in
Texas, but his successor. Lieutenant
Colonel Henry D. Styer, will doubtless
continue the good work already
started"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
STATE COMMITTEE
REPUDIATES ALLEN
COUNTY CHAIRMAN J. r. COLLINS
TODAY RECEIVED TELEGRAM
TO THAT EFFECT
Advise All Republican Voters Not to
Cast Vote for Him for State
Treasurer

The developments in the case OF
State Treasurer Allen has been the
sole topic of discussion among per-
sons of all political faiths in Latah
county and considerable speculation
has arisen as to the attitude Of the re-
publican state committee in connection
with his candidacy on the state ticket
for reelection.
The state committee last night met
and repudiated Mr.. Allen after dis
closures were made of defalcation and
a telegram to that effect was received
by County Chairman ]. R. Collins from
George A. Day, state chairman which
is as follows:
"The executive committee of the re-
publican party tonight passed a resolu
ton repudiating the candidacy of o. v.
Allen for the office of state treasurer
and urging republican voters not to
vote for him at the general election.
Copy of the resolutions is following by
letter."
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
Also After Coleman

1t is understood also that proceed
ings will be commenced against Fred
M. Coleman, former deputy in the
treasurer's office. The warrant was
served on Mr.. Allen last night. He
has been constantly under surveillance
since he rendered his resignation. He
was arraigned after midnight and his
bond fixed at $4,000 He was not in
position to furnish the bond that late
at night and was turned over to the
custody of Sheriff Roberts, who re-
NAMED with him Wednesday night at
Aliens apartments. The executive COM
mittee of the republican state commit
tee held a meeting late Wednesday
night and repudiated Allen as candi-
date for state treasurer and sent word
through various county organizations
to all republicans not to vote for him.
Allen has not thus far arranged bail.
Coleman is expected to arrive here this
afternoon from Seattle.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
From State Headquarters

BOISE Oct. 22.-Star-MirrOr, Mos
COW: Developments in the Allen mat
ter to date are as follows: On Satur-
day. October 17th, Governor Haines re-
ceiyed information of possible short
ages in the funds of the state treasur-
er. He Immediately ousted Allen from
Office pending an investigation and
placed A. P. Ramstedt, chairman of the
tax commission, and an expert account
ant in charge of the office, on Wednes-
day. October 9th. The investigation
disclosed that the reported shortage ac-
tually existed. Governor Haines was
advised and Immediately returned to
Boise from southeastern Idaho where
he was engaged in the campaign. The
evidence of Interpretations was pre-
sented to him by Mr.. Ramstedt and he
at once filed a complaint against Allen
charging him with embezzlement of
public funds. Allen was placed under
arrest and is now in custody.
A similar complaint was filed against
a formf deputy in the treasurer's Of
fee. The state is fully protected
against loss by sufficient surety
bond and all shortages will be made
gooa by the bonding company when
the above conditions are disclosed. The
executive committee of the republican
nartv was called together and unan-
imously adopted resolution repudiat-
ing the candidacy of Mr.. Allen for re-
election to the office of state treasurer
and urged the republican voters of the
state not to vote for him at the COM
ing general election. The governor
and the republican party have taken
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22

BOISE, Oct. 22.-State Treasurer o
" Allen is formally charged with en-
bezzlement by Governor John M
Haines. The governor arrived We'd
nesday night shortly after IL O'Clock
from the southeast. He was met by
Axel P. Ramstedt, temporarily in
charge of the treasurer's office, who in
formed him that the audit of the treas
urer's accounts had developed far
enough during the day to warrant q
charge that the treasurer was short i'll
his accounts. The specific charge is
the embezzlement of $7O,354.68, but it
Is possible the complete audit will re-
quire some little time yet and may dis
close larger amount.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
WAR TAX MEASURE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The senate
this afternoon passed the conference
report on the war tax bill. The house
adopted the report this morning by a
vote of 1876 to 80. No roll call was de-
manded. The republicans and two DEM
Ocrats voted against the report.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
EX I RA
RELEASE OIL TANKER

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. British
Ambassador Cecil Spring-Rice today
transmitted to the White House ii dis
patch Stating that the British govern
ment had ordered the release OF the
was stated that the vessel was seized
because ait was consigned TO order"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
DEFENSE HAS INNING

MINEOLA, N. Y, Oct. 22.-The state
completed its case against Mrs. Car
man, charged with the murder Of Mrs.
Bailey, at II 80 this morning. Att0r-
ney Levy, for the defense, Immediately
began statement Of the defense's
case after the court denied a motion to
dismiss the Indictment.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
COMPLIMENTS MAJOR CHRISMAN
Former Moscow Man at Fort Niagara
Ordered to Texas

So generally popular is Major Chris
man of the United States army with
Moscow people that any account of his
present activities and success will be
read with interest by great many
ordered from Fort Niagara to Texas.
The following editorial from the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
ALLEN IN PENITENTIARY

BOISE, Oct. 22.-(Special.)-
State Treasurer O. v. Allen this
afternoon pleaded guilty to the
charge Of embezzling state funds
before Judge Bryan Of Canyon
county, who was called here by
Governor Haines to permit Allen
to make appearance before him,
and q sentence Of from five to
ten years was imposed on him at
once, Allen Immediately be-
ing committed to the state PEN
itentiary.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
MELDRIM NAMED PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-Peter Mel
drim of Savannah, Ga, was today
elected president of the American Bar
association to succeed William IL.
Taft.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
Governor Haines Firm

BOISE, Oct. 22.-Star-Mirror, Mos
COW: In the midst of political cam
paign, when the issue served to COM
plicate the political battle in Idaho,
when it was an event looked for with
complaicency by the opposition, Gov
to the state of Idaho, depending upon
the sober Judgment and good sense Of
the republicans of the state to over
come any inroad sought by the opposi-
ton. The effect will be one of strength
to the party if every republican does
his duty as manfully and is as quick
to act as Governor Haines has been.
The republican press of this state
has the opportunity to hold up the
hands of a fearless official. The re-
suit is with them. Let us rally to
the standard of leader who has shown
to the state of Idaho that he is gov
ernor first and a candidate for gov
ernor second In the hour Of the
states need, he has performed his duty
and shown his unwaver-
ing allegiance to the duty of the hour,
regardless of the effect upon his own
political fortune or those of his friends.
In this attitude he has had the full
sympathy and the strongest support
from the other candidates upon the re-
publican state ticket and the party or
ganization.
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
ALLEN PLEADS GUILTY
SENTENCE WAS IMPOSED
STATE TREASURER ARRESTED LATE LAST
NIGHT ON EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE
GETS FIVE TO TEN YEARS.
Defauted State Funds in Sum of $685.. .o8-Re-
publican State Committee Repudiates Him
Already in Penitentiary

prompt and vigorous action both to
protect the state and to bring all
guilty parties to justice.
GEO A. DAY,
State Chairman.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22
|ALLIES CLAIM GREAT VICTORY
IN PIERCING THE GERMAN FRONT
ASSERTED WEDGE POUNDED THROUGH TEUTONIC
GAVE GREAT ADVANTAGE
Onslaught
Forcing %
BY United Press

PARIS, Oct. 22.-The Allies are driv-
ing the Germans back in northern
France. They have pounded wedge
thrOught the Teutonic front 13 miles
north of Lille. 1t is the first time the
FrancO-British forces had succeeded i'm
getting east OF Lille. II was gain
only Of two miles hut OF great import
ance as it placed the Allies in posi-
tion to enyelOp the German right.
THREE DISTINCT BATTLES
In distance of 45 miles from Nieu-
port TO Menin three distinct battles are
raging or Just ended in the Allies IA
y0r. On the Newport line the Belgians
were helped by the English naval bri-
gade supported by bombardment from
the British feet which forced the Ger
mans back with tremendous slaugh-
ter. 1t is reported that 10000 Ger
man dead were left on the field.
DESPERATE FIGHTING REPORTED
Franco-Anglo-Belg success all
along the line extending from the
North sea into Lorraine was claimed
by the Bordeaux war office official
statement this afternoon. In the
north, the statement said, the Allies
ARE maintaining the advantage" In
this region desperate fighting was re-
ported to be in progress in the vicinity
Radigeen, and Labasse with the Allies
repulsing the German attacks
Kaiser on Front
PETROGRAD, Oct. %. - With the
Siberian army corps in pursuit the
Germans are in full retreat 80 miles
west of Warsaw, the general staff Of
ficially announced today. In the
fighting which preceded the retirement
the Teutons are said to have lost
The kaiser it is rumored
is in personal charge of the campaign
having rushed to the front when he
neard MS troops nad advanced 10
within seven miles of Warsaw
British Fleet BOmbarding
LONDON, Oct 22-The British
fleets guns are shelling the Belgian
coast wherever there are Germans,
aviators giving them the positions. 1t
Is unofficially stated today that the
bombardment is forcing the Germans
to retire into the interior but there is
still no confirmation of the rumors that
Ostend has been evacuated
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-10-22

People who live in glass houses
shouldn't live within stones throw OF
each other.-New York Times.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-06-05
Colonel Thompson hOnored
by Annapolis Classmates

WASHINGTON, June 5.--As a tes-
timonial of the high esteem in which
ne is held by the members OF his
class and the navy in general. Col
onel Robert NJ. Thompson. OF New
York and Washington, has been
made the recipient Of silver loving
cup by the class Of 1858 of Annapolis.
The presentation took place in con-
nection with the reunion and dinner
Of the class held at Colonel Thomp-
sons home here.
One of the features of the dinner
was the floral battleship built on
| the lines Of the Pennsylvania, vita
! replica of the old training ship
Santee in her wake.
/ The place cards were photographs
/ Of the members Of the class OF 1885
taken in their midshipman days.
/ Colonel Thompson is often called
! the Naval Academys best friend. He
has been great benefactor of the
I midshipmen in athletics Offering
numerous prizes for competition each
year.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-06-05
State Auditor of Illinois
Sued for Breach of Promise

CHICAGO. June 5.-Political cir
cles here today learned with anaze-
ment that State Auditor James J.
Brady, of Illinois. had been sued fos
$50, 600 breach of promise by Mrs.
Mary Quinlan Kuhns-Brady.
Mrs. Kuhns- Brady, a striking
! blonde. who was a favorite In the So
ciai group revolving around the state
House at Springfield. declares in her
bill filed yesterday that though in
troduced everywhere as the state au-
ditor's wife she has never been legal
ly married to him.
A secret ceremony Was performed
at Detroit, Mich, on April 2S. 1918,
two days after she obtained a di-
vorce from Charles Q. Kuhns. she de-
clared but this marriage contract Il
invalidated' by the Illinois law. pro-
hibiting the remarriage of divorced
persons within one year from the time
of the decree. Brady, she said, agreed
to have a second ceremony performed
but has failed to keep his promise.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-06-05
FARE DECISION
STUNS RAILROADS
Lines in Quandary After Ruling
in mo Seat No Fare"
Case.

ATLANTIC CITY, June 5.-Rail-
road and trolley companies through
out the State are being watched With
interest as to their next move n the
no seat-no fare" situation. Tie
companies are apparently puzzled by
/ the action Of Justice swayze, Of tie
Supreme Court, in ruling that Calvin
Burns. Of PleasantVille, was not ,
disorderly person in refusing 70 pa
his fare when he could not obtain q
seat on car Of the Atlantic Civ
and Shore railroad.
What the Shore Fast line VIII do
about 1t, George T. Faoer, general
manager. was not prepared TO say to-
day. Mr.. Bourgeois. the company'a
counsel, will probably advocate an
appeal.
Il cannot understand the attitude
Of the court General Manager Ia
Der said. The courts hold no such
view in the West, where came from.
We endeavor to provide against car
crushes, but We cannot be mind read
ers. II rs physical impossibiiity TO
provide a seat for every rider at ali
times"
Charles c. Babcock. senior counsel
for Burns, the Pleasantyille man noe
popular hero. said that Justice
Swayze did not hold in his decree
that a passenger for whom a seat i
not provided cannot be compelled TO
pay his fare.
What we contended in our appeal
was that Burns was not trespasser,
the ground upon which he was con-
victed and fined. The Supreme Court
ooncurred in this contention" Mr.
Babcock explained
The jeudgment was unquestiona-
bly, q serious setback for public ser
vice corporations, in his opinion. At
lantic City Pleasantville commuters
will force the issue anew when the
rush season starts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-06-05
800 Women's Sl.25 House
Dresses Tomorrow at ooC

Many women will buy two of these dresses to-
morrow because the patterns are new and very at
tractive for such low priced garment. The materi-
ais include percaes and ginghams, in black and
white, blue and white, lavender and white and other
shades. Both high and low neck models, with kimo
and set-n sleeves, threequarter and full length,
with trimmings of combinations The skirts are cut
full and have deep hems Dresses that we're made to
sell for Sl25 special tomorrow at 69c.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-06-05
The June Sale of MuSlinWear

39c Corset Covers at 23c-
good quality nansook the French sye-one aoyer
embroidery back and 'front.' another style aseuy trimmed with
brnidery, insertion or aces; ribbon finish
CSC Corset Covers at 47c-
quality very pretty styles trimmed with dainty
brodery finished edge
79c Nightgowns at 59c-
popular style others with high
trimmed with embroidery others with
ribbon. Made of excellent quality muslin nanook.
$139 Nightgowns at 95c-
Pajama NghtgoSn also the spoye of and nansook
Eborae trimmed with dainty lace and embroidery ribbon
Petticoats at Soc
Pque cambric good quaisome have panel
with pretty embroidery edge. Very special at 50c
$150 PetticOats at 95c-
Cambria and nanook big variety pretty syes-some with
the undeAoun and others the hobbe skirt Trimmings pretty
embroderies and lace insertion and edge, ribbon
59c Drawers at 39c-
special Drawers comprising very
good including the popular knickerboker Tastefuly
trimmed with pretty embroideries and lace
Csc Combinations at 69c-
Excellent quality bae Two stescose and drawers and
and skirt Eaborately with very embroid
cries and lace.