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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Latest reports by grapevine route
from Berlin are to the effect that the
peace party in the Reichstag now con-
sists of forty-one members, and that
every one OF them is insisting on be-
ing heard. With due respect to Mr..
Ford's pampered and quarrelsome
guests on the Oscar H., it must be
said that this is the most important
peace movement in progress anywhere
on earth today.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Reports as to the whereabouts Of
General Villa, who has been deserted
by practically his entire army, are
conflicting, and it is not known wheth-
er he intends to enter the United
States and seek protection, or will
conduct guerilla warfare in the
curtains.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

All state and county officers are
closed today, out OF respect to the late
Governor Morrison with the excep-
ton of Probate Judge Dunlap, who
had an important matter set for hear
ing this afternoon that he has been
unable to get the parties to postpone,
as yet, much to his regret.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Under the home rule powers o.
Kansas cities, SO of the loo electric
lighting and power plants of the state
have passe under municipal owner
ship. Among the cities having this
form Of municipal ownership are Kan
sas City. Garden City, Pratt, Learned
and Canton.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Governor Alexander and Mayor
Robinson have both issued proclama-
tons relating to the funeral services
of the late Governor Morrison. May
or Robinson requests suspension of
business from 2:30 to $3.50 today, while
the funeral services proper are being
held.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Fred M. Coleman is again assisting
III untangling the books of former
State Treasurer Allen preparatory to
the hearing of the suit against
the National Surety company to re-
cover on Aliens bonds. Coleman has
made a second application to the State
board for pardon
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Announcement was made by the
London Foreign Office that the Ford
peace ship had been permitted to pro-
coed to Christiania after guaranteeing
the return to England of certain parts
of the cargo.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Premier Asquith in the British par
lament on Tuesday asked authority
for the enlistment OF an additional
million men. John Redmond, speak
ing for the Irish Nationalist, asserted
his party would fight conscription
with all the power at its command.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

According to Bank Commissioners
Hit the State banks OF Idaho had
deposits on November 10, 1915, of
S20,197 ,o60.30, an increase over de-
posts on October 81, 1914. of $685.
oo6.51.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Under the guidance Of Scout Master
J c. Armstrong, Troop Of the Boise
Poy Scouts made trip to the summit
on the Idaho City road Wednesday
where they cooked and enjoyed dinner
and passed a pleasant outing, return
ing home in the evening.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

A proposal that the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage be permit
ted to renew its affiliation with the
National Association was defeated.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait was elected
president to succeed DIR. AniA How
ard Shaw.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

According to Brig Gen. McIntyre's
testimony before the Senate Phillip
pine Committee, to abolish polygamy
among the Moros would cause blood
shed, as their possession of many
wives is mark of high distinction 1t
becomes more apparent that in acquir-
ing the Philippines we took over not
only troublesome political problem but
also more social problems than could
be solved by whole congress of So
biologists.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

T. C. Coffin, former assistant At
torney-General, has been employed by
that department, to assist in the suit
against the National Surety company
on the bond of defaulting State Treas
urer Allen.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Six convicts who have been work
ing on the Shoshone Falls grade have
been returned to the penitentiary, as
their work was not satisfactory. There
is still force OF convicts on the job,
however.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23
Majestic Theatre
rHE BLUDGEoN"

Kathryn Osterman, whose New
York dramatic successes have wor
for her high place on the stage, has
risen to her full theatrical stature in
THE Bludgeon.7 which will be shown
at the Majestic Theatre, Friday and
Saturday Paul Armstrong; remark
ably play, in its 5-part screen version,
reveals the complications arising from
the attempts OF the ambitious but
foolish wife of a struggling chemist to
achieve a doubtful standing in society
on the strength OF few thousand
dollars paid to the husband for for
mula. A social leech, to whom the
wife loses a lot Of money, is the villai-
ness OF the play. and is ably seconded
by william who seeks to help the
wife out of her financial difficulties
for consideration.
The husband discovers the william
and his wife in compromising situa-
ton, a divorce follows, and the wife
marries lawyer friend The william
tries to get some money from the
eech, is arrested and sent TO prison,
On his release, ten years later, he OBJ
tains some funds from his wife and.
on going away, meets the villianess,
and, after struggle, kills her.
The chemist, at work in his labora-
tory, hears the shot, rushes in to find
out about the trouble, and is caught
by his former wife and the police
bending over the dead body, with
pistol in his hand which had been
dropped by the william.
Then follows series OF gripping
scenes of remorse, restitution, gen
eral Strengthening out OF the compli-
cations, with the death of the lawyer
returning the wife to the arms of her
first husmand, their reconciliation and
return to the cottage they had left
when the society bug had its first ef-
feet on their lives, with their grown
uduS htCl TNOaS iOlHihiS bCdutii VI
third in the happy home picture with
which the play closes.
Produced in the Equitable's studios
The play is a striking example of per
lection in staging and photography.
The Vaudeville acts that are for the
Majestic for both the last half OF this
week and the first two days of next
week, are well up to the standard Sc
by the acts which have beenshown ir
the past by the w. V. NJ A. circuit
the acts for Friday and SATURDAY.
are The Mutchlers, a novelty instru
mental musical number and Durrad
and Callahan, strong singing, dane
ing comedians.
For Monday and Tuesday Yonr
and Gilmore present an exceptionally
good singing. dancing novelty number
and The Karuzes present their fam
Gus Shadow-graph act. This is some
hing that has never before beer
shown in Boise and from reports from
other houses on the circuit it is the
best act that has yet been presented
on the entire circuit
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

LATEST news from the European
war Is that vessels of the Russian navy
have laid the city of Varna, on the
Bulgarian coast in waste and troops
have been landed and taken posses
sion Of the place.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

The system of coast defenses is 'the
most formidable in the world" but is
short 10000 men of the regular estab-
iishment and $500 men Of the national
guard to man all forts and mine de-
lenses, according to War Department
reports just made public.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

More than 1000 sacks of Christmas
mail have been handled in the Boise
post office and more is coming in.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Dean Perkins returned Monday
from an extended business trip to
Spokane and Occur d'Alene.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Rev. Father Remi Stephen Keyser,
pastor of the Catholic church of this
city celebrated his 18th anniversary
as priest on Tuesday, there being a
number OF visiting priests in attend
ance and services being held, followed
by banquet.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

President Wilson and bride are
spending the honeymoon at Hot
Springs, famous Virginia resort.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

W. J. Cruise will return from Po-
catello on the twenty-third to spend
Christmas with his family.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Edward Schward, who had charge
OF Idahos mining exhibit at the San
Francisco expocition returned home
Wednesday morning.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Arrangements are being made Tor
grand celebration by Democrats OF
Jackson Day on Friday, January 9TH.
1t is understood Governor Alexander
will be the principal speaker.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

S. B. Kingsbury, at one time an at
torney in Boise and also at HALEY,
died Sunday, December 18th, at the
home of his son, Fred c. kingsbury,
in Los Angeles.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Chief of Police Robinson resigned
Tuesday Afternoon and the Mayor inn
mediately named NJ s. Parker as his
successor, the nomination being con-
irmed by the affirmative votes Of
Councilman Davis and Eichelberger:
Councilmen Fineean and Harrington
voted against the confirmation. E.
F. Cation was Immediately named as
deputy health officer taking the posi-
ton vacated by Parker and was unan-
imously confirmed Mr.. Robinson
states he will take his old place as
head of the merchants patrol.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Jack Carpenter boxer well-known
in Boise is to meet Kid George at
Midvale Friday night.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

The Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General plans to reduce the salaries
of rural carriers of standard routes
who are able to cover their routes
within four hours day
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

HARNESS.
Blocks Harness Shop, lO8-liO N.
lllth ST, Phone 24S8-W.
LAUNDRIRs.
Idaho Steam Laundry. 10000 Main
Street.
Troy Laundry Co, Phone $40.
oPToMETRISTS
Boise Optical Co. DR.. E. S. Owen,
Manager, 1908 Main St. Phone PASS.
osTEoPATHs.
DR. Walter s. Kingsbury, 228 Idaho
Building, Phone 337.
PHYSICIAN
Eye. Ear, Nose, Throat, Specialist
a. L. Heine, M. D.. Overland
Bldg.
PAINT AND PAINTERS.
Austin Sign Shop, 1910 Main Street.
SECONDHAND FURNITURE.
Pioneer Furniture Co, oOo-o1l
Idaho Phone 11l3 NJ.
SECOND HAND GOODS.
Yerringtpn & Williams, 1880
Main Street.
SHOE STORES.
The Wallace Co, Selz--Royal Blue
Store. Shoes for everybody. 804
Main Street.
Riebe & Cooper, 720 Main Street.
WATER
Boise Artisan Hot & Cold Water
Co. 9TH and Idaho Streets, Phone
s..
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

C. R. Hit, State bank examiner,
has returned from a trip as far east
as Chicago. He reports business
conditions good, with bank deposits
in large excess of the normal.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Samuel Gompers has placed in the
hands of the Federal grand jury of
New York two large portfolios of
correspondence and other written
documents showing the attempts
made by the so-called Labor's Nation
al Peace council to corrupt union
leaders to foment strikes in muni-
tioins factories. A number of indict-
ments are expected to be returned
against prominent German sympa-
thizers.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Earl Atkinson is recovering from
severe illness at his home near Pierce
Park.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23
STATE

Associate Justice Morgan is con-
fined to his home with severe cold,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

United States Senator Brady is re-
ported improving from serious i'll
ness in Washington. He has been
unable to take the oath OF Office, as
yet.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

George Smith, pioneer mining
man OF the Boise basin, became ex-
hausted and iroze to death short
distance from his home, tuesday
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23

Deputy Sheriff Dee w. Heron has
gone to Wyoming after one Alfred
Johnson held in Kemmerer for des-
erting his family in Boise.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-12-23
BREVTIES OF CITY STATE
AND NATION

Earl Atkinson is recovering from a
severe illness at his home near Pierce
Park.
Jack Carpenter boxer well-known
in Boise is to meet Kid George at
Midvale Friday night.
More than 1000 sacks Of Christmas
mail have been handled in the Boise
post office and more is coming in.
President Wilson and bride are
spending the honeymoon at Hot
Springs, famous Virginia resort.
Edward Schward, who had charge
of Idaho's mining exhibit at the San
Francisco expocition returned home
Wednesday morning.
Deputy Sheriff Dee w. Heron has
gone to Wyoming after one Alfred
Johnson held in Kemmerer for des-
erting his family in Boise.
George Smith, pioneer mining
man OF the Boise basin, became ex-
hausted and lroze to death short
distance from his home, Tuesday.
United States Senator Brady is re-
ported improving from a serious i'll
ness in Washington He has been
unable to take the oath OF Office, as
yet.
S. B. Kingsbury, at one time an at
torney in Boise and also at HALEY,
died Sunday, December 10Th, at the
home of his son, Fred c. Kingsbury
in Los Angeles.
The Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General plans to reduce the salaries
of rural carriers of standard routes
who are able to cover their routes
within four hours day.
C. r. Hit, State bank examiner,
has returned from trip as far east
as Chicago. He reports business
conditions good, with bank deposits
in large excess of the normal.
Arrangements are being made tor a
grand celebration by Democrats OF
Jackson Day on Friday, January 9TH.
1t is understood Governor Alexander
will be the principal speaker.
According to Bank Commissioner
Hit the State banks OF Idaho had |
deposits on November TO- 1915, of
S2O,1o7, 96030, an increase over de-
posts on October 81. 1914, of $685.
Oo6.51.
Six convicts who have been work |
ing on the Shoshone Falls grade have
been returned to the penitentiary, as
their work was not satisfactory. There
is still a force of convicts on the job,
however.
T. c. Coffin, former assistant At
torney-General, has been employed by |
that department, to assist in the suit |
against the National Surety company
on the bond of defaulting State Treas
urer Allen.
Announcement was made by the
London Foreign Office that the Ford |
peace ship had been permitted to pro-
coed to Christiania after guaranteeing |
the return to England of certain parts |
of the cargo.
LATEST news from the European
war Is that vessels of the Russian navy |
have laid the city of Varna, on the |
Bulgarian coast in waste and troops |
have been landed and taken posses
sion Of the place.
A proposal that the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage be permit |
ted to renew its affiliation with the
National Association was defeated
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait was elected
orae;dent ~ succeed DIR Anih How
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-25
JOIN CHURCH
DURING REVIVAL
NINE PERSONS LAST NIGHT AN
SWERED APPEAL BY DR..
MlELlAN.

At the gospel tent III Tenth and Eliza
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conducting the revival. and ramc forward
10 ally themselves with liruwn>vill,
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: o'clock and tomorrow morning at 10
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announcement
LOWER RIO GRANOE VALLEY
> SUMMER NORMAL

cameron, Hidalso, Willacy and Starr
connties.) June Z, July 30, 1915, at
brownsville, Texas.
tuniiy for ambitious teachers To attain to
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The faculty consists 1T the following
known and well trained teachers:
]. :. Bnnn, county superintendent of Iii
aalgo county. conductor; c%ivir~, history.
ste.: Edinburg. Texas. .
J. r. NJ. Stephens, superintendent Donna
schools, mathematics; Donna. Texas.
Ms Pearl Clea.,. superintendent Of
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y ID Kennamer. graduate ~ Lebanon
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Mo- Frances O'Connor. primary in
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Miss Tizzie Barbour. superintendent of
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