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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-05-20
THE PRESIDENT.
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With feelings Of the utmost consideration for those IN
Guiding the suffagsswho think, and perhaps with reason,
that they have important business with the president insist
that this mighty good time to leave HIM alone For he IS
engaged in the critical business in which any president
has been engaged since the days of Abraham
of keeping this country out of that likely to be
world wide in its Italy Greece the Balkan and Scan
dnavan states this moment trembling the brink OF
Mexico to be the normal and permanent state
Mr. Wilson's paramount duty, therefore, is to keep this
country free from the scourge of We have doubt that
he will succeed in this task But he will need all the time that
pressing him from every side The nation looking him
for guidance through the complications that beset it.
There imaginable question that compares in Importance
with that of maintaining peace this hemisphere If it is
true is believed at Washington that there is deliberate
effort to involve in hostes the fact-f be fact
makes it all the that the president should be-
as far this is possible the master of his time.
We think of better motto for this country and its
people at the present time than the line from Kpngs poem
Dona Ferentes,' "when he will hear insult though
make it plain 1T time for thinking of insults
afronts Our mission to be the great peaceful
try the midst Of world fire Every power that Woodrow
accomplish that mission Fortunately congress not
sOn We should thank stars that there for
office There nothing that be done till congress meets
IN December So there whatever why the pres
dents mind should be diverted from the business of the hour
which is the maintenance of peace
If he is, believe he will be, successful in this, the
United States WILL when the be the most power
full nation in the world powerful financially commercially,
morally and from the military point of view Our people
should keep this constantly before their eyes,
ershp of the world within grasp and it will be- If
reaizedas it bea leadership that will bless the world
Other and policies wait But continue
to enjoy the benefits of must not only UNFOLD the
hands of the president but leave him free possible
the great responsibilities that him. Under most
favorable circumstances he will have strength
than he needs for the discharge of his vast responsibilities
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-05-20
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE FREE PRESS

tween the two countries The question is up to-
Germany Tt is unnecessary speculate whether the Amer
will lead peace because the issue rests with
Germany and with the United States The alternative
clearly set forth.
The Portland Oregonan- President Wilson's note to
Germany such the nation had right to expect 1t IS
firm dignfied and unmsakabe in its meaning though cloth
ed diplomatic language and garnshed with many terms OF
compliment and respect 1t worry of the chief executive OF
the American nation and will pass into archives OF
great state papers,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-05-20

time for showing them the greatest degree of consi-
deration They have fought to uphold the flag in the
past and they will do again, against any enemy
whatsoever They deserve the fruits of the past
loyalty, until they have forfeited the right to claim
them There has never been but flag under which
the German American has fought. There
be but one flag under which he will fight and
that flag is the Stars and Stripes. New York Stats
Zetung.
And if the unreasonable who has been Incorporate
not convinced let him read the following dispatch:
New York, May 14.-Since the sinking of the
Lusitania the number of Germans applying for natura
zation in this city has increased 800 per cent it was
stated today by Naturalization Commissioner Weiser
in the federal building Mr. Weiser added that the
greatest number of applications for some time had
from Russians and that the Germans at
the foot of the list until recently
Even moment Of uncertainty, when the United States
and the Fatherand may be embroed the German migrant
who to shores to become citizen fastened to
plete the first STEP
These touching sentiments of allegiance coming they
do from Americans of German birth and lineage noble and
inspiring Twice they noble forcble, iron wiled
stoica citizenship of which country justly be proud
Shame should silence the lips of the ncautions buerer
Do not add to the burden of those who faithful and
torn by conflicting notions and bear the weight of many
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-05-20
A NORTH AND SOUTH RAILWAY.

goes without saying that Idaho needs railway directly
connecting north and south portions of the She needs
other railways but this urgent than other and has
been for many year. That Idaho have this connection if
she makes up her mind to have it, equally certain
moral support alone will attain the end then sup
port should be given the project
The last legislature of the state did the right thing when it
authorized the appointment of commission investigate the
proposed railway 1t should have gone further made
provision for the actual of such commission
But did not and the members must act and pay
expenses This however, should bar to getting the
service, as the expense need not be great
The statement is made that the governor has appointed
Senator Jerome Day. of Laah county, and Aaron Parker
of Idaho county, two members of the commission
selections to be exceptionally good and when the
member of the commission chosen is to be hoped that
be delay in their investigation and in early report
Ii the report entirely favorable, and it probably will be-
and Idaho gets behind it. with strong show of confidence
north and south road will be reality It needed for
the development of the state and let have Gem
State Rural.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-05-20
A WONDERFUL SENTIMENT.

The sentiment of Americans finds expression the
of country Interesting indeed it is to the collection
opinion editorial columns Enghening, yes reproachng
the message which from German Americans
in view of the fact that have been rash to
that they have allowed sympathy for the faerand to eclipse
their American citizenship This lie is nailed however What
could be convincing than this:
Portland May 14.-Dr. F. H. Dammasch, pres-
dent of the Confederation of German speaking socie
ties of Oregon, said tonight that German Americans
of Portland and the state may be depended on abso-
lutely to support President Wilson in the present
crisis we absolutely with him. said DR. Dam
masch we will support the president of the United
States first, last and all the time. We all true
American citizens and it America before all others
with That is the keynote of the feeling among
the five thousand members of the confederation which
represent -
And wonderful the sentiment of the following
the Milwaukee (Wis.) Abendpost:
eve do not remember having written article
with heavier heart While compose it
der pressure of the most cruel situation of which
American citizen of German extraction may have to
face-that which always appeared to us not only
the direct calamity that could befa us, but also the
most heinous crime that could be committed against
civilization, has apparently at least become posi-
bily-a war between the two countries dearest and
nearest to hearts.
/ son side there sentiment natural
and more beautiful than the loving attachment to the
country where cradle stood On the other
side American citizens who under all cond-
tons have to their loyalty to the great
try of the adoption We can only express most
ardent hope that the German government while fully
conserving its legitimate rights may yet find in its
answer the tone that will spare the worst.
And the political scavenger the harpy the fol-
lowing model for patriotic fervor wherein the writer has
pushed sympathy for the land of birth the background
the moment has arrived to test the obligation partc
pate in American citizenship listen:
ssWhile the Stats Zeitung makes editorial
ment on President Wilson's note today, is has the fol
lowing to say, printed in English: Nor is this time
to burden millions of the American people with unjust
and unnecessary anguish of mind. The German
Americans must suffer in any conflict between the
United States and Germany pains of which their fell
low citizens know anything. 1t is rather
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-05-20
SOME ELASTIC LOGIC.

'Sheepmen debating whether to sell their wool
at 30 cents or hold it for 35 Idaho Review.
''Wel, WE'LL what will happen to the sheepmen if
the Democratic free trade tariff continues" -North-
em Idaho News.
IF the high price is good, give the Democratic tariff
the credit If the high price is bad charge up to the
European
I'm other words, aim your political gun to hit
if it's deer, and kill if it's cow.''-Idaho Review.
This elastic logic socaed by the Idaho Review, may be
further stretched to include the Republican that eff
the price good charge to the European If bad
charge it to the Democratic tariff
American coal worth SIS ton in Rio De Janeiro Brazil
but owing the scarcity OF ships the situation cannot be re-
leved Thus is demonstrated the evil done the
American people by the Ship Purchase b-New Freedom
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION
BILLS KILLED IN SENATE

LINCOLN. April 1.--tsDsciai)- 1.-THE sem
nc went on the war-path this morning.
killing Important lower house measures.
The bills killed were the proposed con-
solicitations Of the fire commission with
the labor cornniinion and the hotel COM
mission with the food commission, and
the bill for a supreme court elected by
districts.
The two office consolidation bills we're
killed on the unfavorable report OF the
standing committee BY a viva voce vote.
Not a single voice WAS raised In their
behalf and their death was bat the az
fair Of a moment. The bills were orig
inally introduced By the finance comrnit-
tee OF the house, Of which Norton IL
chairman. They were house rolls Nos.ss5s
and Csc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
VILLA FLIERS SHELL CITY
Aeroplanes Plan to Drop Bombs on
Border City Of Mata-
morss.
OLYMPIA SENT TO vEnA CRUZ

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. April THE
probability OF a bomb dropping attack by
four aeroplanes on Matamoras was fore
casted today by II. NJ. Rinehsrt Of Day
ton. o.. an American, who flew a VILLA
biplane last night TO Las Rucias. four
miles from Matamoras. and headquarters
of Villa forces now surrounding Mata-
moras.
Rinehart flew in from Reynosa- about
sixty-five miles west Of Matamoras. He
said he was informed that three other
aeropianes were to leave Monterey. pos
sibly today, for Matamoras. Under favor
able weather conditions. the air trip from
Monterey could be made in three or four
hours.
The official observer who rode with
Rinehart said several cars loaded with
artillery were stopped some distance from
Matamoras by torn UP tracks,
Agree 60 Keep Railroad open.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Villa-za-
pata forces have agreed to the proposal
OF the United States for naturalization
OF passenger trains between Mexico City
and Vera Cruz. Word still is awaited
from General Carranze. who received
representations from the American gov
eminent on the subject nearly a month
ago.
Even with the consent Of Carranza,
however, official reports Indicate that
travel will be hazardous because OF
numerous guerilla bands operating be-
tween Mexico city and the coast. The
bands, composed Of many former federals
who served under Huerta, have been
harassing Carranza's line. requiring an
extension OF the outposts surrounding
Vera Cruz and fits entertainments.
The food situation in Mexico City con-
tinues bad. Latest reports. however. in
dictate that the danger Of another evacua-
ton by the zapata forces has passed.
The friction between Rogue Gonzales
Cara, temporary executive in Mexico
City. and Palsfox and other Zapata lead
ers, has been smoothed over. For time
some Of the zapata leaders we're in favor
OF abandoning the capital. but. according
to official reports. Garza's views pre-
vailed and harmony was restored.
Villa forces. recently repulsed near
Matamoras, are preparing to renew their
attack with artillery reinforcenents
Villa troops have invested Manzanillo
and MaEatlsn, held by Carranza gar
risons.
Olympia Ordered 20 Vera Cruz.
The cruiser olympic at Key West. Fla.
today was ordered to Vera Cruz to join
the vessels under Rear Admiral Caper-
toms command.
General Carranza today cabled his
agency here as follows:
''Tampico has been reinforced and am
sending more troops TO that city. All
Yucatan il in our possession and under
our control with the railroads in opera
ton. General Alvaredo is giving all kinds
OF guarantees. General Dieguez is adj
vancing steadily from Guadalajara. Gem
eral Gales troops yesterday near Ague
Pricta defeated 600 Maytorenistas. In
Guerrero our troops have defeated the
zapatistas in several engagements
fought in the territory controlled by our
army All foreigners within our territory
have all kinds Of guarantees
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
SCOTT GETS ALL COMING
Hamilton County Member on Deck
at Salary Time, in Spite of
His Absences.
GREAT APPROPRIATION TIGHTER
From Sad correspondent.l

LINCOLN. April 1.-Cspecial. AL
though persistent Director to paying
overtime for employees OF the house and
fighting nearly every bill that carried
an appropriation. Representative Scott
of Hamilton county has drawn full pay
for the entire session, drawing his last
warrant today. which includes also mile
age, Notwithstanding Mr. Scott has been
absent thirty-nine days OF the session.
beginning with tn esixth legislative day.
when no Was called home on account OF
an accident to his son.
On the seventeenth and eighteenth leg
isiative days no returned. but was again
absent on account OF sickness until the
forty-sixth legislative day, when he re-
turned and has been present ever since
At SO per day, this would mean that
Mr.. Scott has drawn $3.50 from tn estate
treasurer OF the Taxpayers money
woithout giving compensation therefor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
NO NEW LIBRARY STRUCTURE
House Finance Committee Also Post
pOnes Measure for historical
Society Building.
LITTLE CHANCE OF ITS PASSAGE


LINCOLN. April i.--(special. )--Any ac-
ton by the present Legislature 10 provide
for a new building In which the supreme
court, state library and state historical
society may be adequately housed was
rendered Improbable by the filing OF a
report by the finance committee OF the
house today, indefinitely postponing
house rcll ESQ. the bill providing for a
levy Of u mill for two years to create a
fund for that purpose.
An attempt will probably be made TO
reverse this action and bring the bill out
upon the floor. but II appears to be fore
doomed 20 failure.
The finance COMMITTEES also recon-
mended for indefinite postponement the
Lanigan bill house roll GAG, appropriating
the sum OF $4,000 10 erect state library
building on ground west of the capitol
square.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
Farmers Getting
Behind Insurance
Bill in Legislature
(From staff Correspondent.l

LINCOLN. April i.--(special)-As an
indication that senate file A. the anti
insurance compact bill, is meeting with
approval In other places than the large
cities, J. w. sborthill state secretary OF
the Farmers Elevator and Live Stock
association OF Hampton. hu given his
endorsement Of tho measure and along
with IL give some reasonH why the bill
should become a law. showing the rates
In force and the injustice OF the present
system.
He says line elevators get rates OF 81
on grain and si-25 on buildings and even
less while farmers elevators and private
concerns pay In some instances as high
as So
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
Legislative
Proceedings

BiIIs Paaaed by che senate.
s. +. 2iG, spirk OF saline-Providlng for
aecertaining the amount OF fretght que
on carloads AZ destination and penalty
H. II. ia Matlcron and Hostetuer-
Provides for tho acceptance of endow-
nents by cemetery aaaociationa.
II. r. 2oi. Dafoe and Patterson Amends
pure food law so as TO include imitation
teilieH and preserves among the foods
whose ingredients must be branded.
II. r. .2o6 Dafoe and ends
v,ds state INTO ak districts Tor purposes
III X. ss, Relsner Of Thomas Adopts
the Dixon and Ait survey for dihputed
school lands in Grant and Hooker coun-
II. r. $50. Lancaster County Delega-
tion-sMakes more specific the power OF
the Lincoln city couHcu 10 COMPEL PROB
erty owners to connect up with sanitary
H' Il. ns Iancasscr County Delegation
- empowers city council 70 pave within
$500 feet OF the city hall on ~ per cent
N. RI soS, Bates Of Cheyenne--ProSiies
new Apportlennent OF school on partial
basis Of territory Instead , 81 ens on , ea
III r. Huntcr-Provides for audit
OF Omaha Water board accounts by state
hi. Il 40 LANCASTER Delegation En-
powers f.incoln city council TO sell un-
used public property worth less than
$1,000 AZ public auction.
III. r. Gl. Lancaster Delegation--tnl-
powers BOARD OF Control OF state insti-
buttons 70 sign for paving.
III n. ihs. Eberman-J Judges and clerks
Of election 20 receive % cents an hour as
killed by the senate Committee OF
the whole.
n. r. S2, LannlFan OF Greeley-Pro-
sidas for elections OF supreme court JUS
tees by districts, except the chief JUS
tice, who Is 20 be elected At large.
= y. $50 by Most OF Douglas County
DeleRati0n-A hill for the encouragement
Of the building OF interurban railroads,
amending the stocks and bonds act.
KILLED by senate On Third ReadinW.
~; ~ ga, Dafoe and gOhnson-Reisies
killed by House IN Committee OF
the whole.
n. r. 63. Anderson OF Boyd-ProvidinE
that assessments should be equalized
first BY precinct and township boards
and afterward by county boards.
Recommended 40 Pass by Rouse
Committee OF whsle.
$. r.. pt-Prohibitlng private schools
from selling notes given for advance pay
ment OF tuition. until two weeks after
- =. a2-Allowing first-class cities to
issue auditorium bonds.
=. II. 9l-Fixing salaries OF officers In
cities OF the class OF Alliance.
8. y. ltS-Providlng that graduates OF
the pharmacy course az the state uniyer-
sity shall be entitled 70 certificates with
out examination by state board,
| H. r. iN-PermlttinE Lancaster ard
Douglas counties 20 maintain fiscal agcn-
ciea In New York.
Conference Committee Named.
Speaker jackson appointed Aessrs.
Nesley. Fries and stsagns a. a confer
Omaha lighting bill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
SENATOR GRACE FALLS
FOR APRIL FIRST JOKE
lrrom staff correspondsntl

From staff correspondent)
LINCOLN. April 1;S-tspecial. )--senator
Jack Grace fell the victim OF an April
fool joke in the senate this morning
Grace was an ardent antl-annexationist
ana beloved accordingly by all the an
nexed territory.
When page told him that South
Omaha wanted him on the telephone he
almost iran" to answer the call. He
found no one on the wire ana came back
only to be greeted by roars OF laughter
let loose by his fellow senators at his
crest-failen expression.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
SENATE PASSES BILL
AFFECTING LAND SURVEY

LINCOLN. April 1.-(speciai Telegram
The senate abandoned its usual practice
Of reserving Thursday afternoon for COM
mittee meetings entirely, long enough to
pass six bills on third reading. The only
very important measure was II. r. 25s.
adopting the lines OF the Dixon survey
In the school land disputes In Grant and
Hooker counties. It IL expected that tho
cons1tutionality OF the law will be as
sailed In the courts. on the grounds that
no school lands may be given away.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
Reavis wn speak at Syracuse.

SYRACUSE. Neb.. April i.-(Special,)-
The Modern woOdmen lodge here win
have charge OF the July celebration here
this year. A committee on arrangements
has been selected. OF which DIR. Thomson
Is secretary. Hon. Frank c. Reavis of
Falls City will be speaker OF the day
All nearby towns will be asked 10 Join
with Syracuse. especially the woodmen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
Urges Britain Take
AL the Coal Mines

LONDON. April 1.-The committee APP
pointed by the Board OF Trade 70 inquire,
into the causes Tor the rise In the retail
prices Of coal for domestic use, recon-
Imends. in fits report. that II the prices
do not return shortly to a reasonable level
the government should consider plan
for assuming control OF, the output Of the
coliieT1es during the continuance of the
war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
HOST OF MEASURES GO
BY THE BOARD IN SENATE
lFrom q sad corfespondent.l

LINCOLN. April 1.-(special.)--Al SEN
ate bills not on the sitting file this morn
ing in the senate died. Among the large
number of bills that thus came TO an
end was the agricultural activities ball
Other bills that are no more include
practically all the constitutional amend
ments This may be an indication that
the senate intends 10 pass H. r. No. /.
which Ia still alive. providing for con-
stitutIonal convention
Other dead bills include Dodge's work
farm measure. Sandals chattel loan bill.
Dodge's city planning bill. Kiecheps
small debtors courts bill. weesner's labor
bill and Dodges employment bureau bill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
SIFTERS OF HOUSE
ARE GIVEN A JOLT
Farmers of Lower Body Get To-
gether and Rush Measure to Pro-
vide Rural Credits.
ANOTHER MEASURE IS LIFTED
(From a STAFF Correspondent

(F'rom a staff Correspondent
LINCOLN. April 1.-(Special) 1.-THE sift-
ing committee Of the house was overruled
today for the first time when the house
advanced TO the sitting file, over its head.
the rural credit bank bill. house roll No.
e22 which Is backed by the Farmers
union. The motion TO do this was offered
by Mr.. Dau. himself n member OF the
sitting committee. VINO had tried in vain
20 get favorable action upon II. Sixty
three votes were cast In favor OF the mo-
ton and twenty-three against a.
Complaint was made by the bills friends
that the farmers in the house OF whom
there are forty. had not been given enough
representation on the sitting committee.
Eleven OF the fifteen members OF that
committee are lawyers. merchants or
teen resides on farm.
Another nil Raised.
Another rebuke was administered 60 the
sitting committee by the adoption OF n
motion to raise house roll No. i9i. by
Andersen boyd. naemoriabzing congress
for q constitutional amendment for the
election Of president and -vice president
ny dlrect vote 10 carried by 81 to %.
TINS ended the business OF jumping bills
over the sitting committees head. Ans
other attempt OF that kind was made by
Messrs. osterrnan ana cronin. who
wanted their bill providing a new system
of taxing the Pullman Car company
resurrccted. A roll call on the motion re-
suited ~ TO &c.
Mr.. Barrett also tried, unsucceasfully.
TO raise his minimum wage commission
bill house roll No. 1sl, and another mo-
tion to place house roll No. 2os on the
sitting file was likewise lost.
After failing 20 get favorable action on
the Pullman bill. Mr.. cronin moved that
ali bills ON the sitting file which were in
troduced BY members OF the sitting com
mittee should be indefinitely postponed.
This called forth some spirited remarks.
the motion was lost. 20 10 IS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-02
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
TO REIMBURSE CATTLE MEN
(From a Staff Correspondents

LINCOLN, April ]. = Especial FIFTY
thousand dollars is the amount recon-
mended by the special joint committee OF
tho Legislature appointed to confer with
Governor Morehead. which should be APP
propriated TO reimburse owners OF cattle
that may be killed by by the state yeter-
inarian's order on account OF foot and
mouth disease. A bin carrying this ap-
preparation viii be introduced at once.