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The Washington times., 1915-09-04

powers into a conference or on, getting
an exchange of ideas among the warning
powers. 1t is understood that Cardinal
Gibbons In his talk with the President
and SecrNtary Lansing emphasized the
Importance OF getting the fighting ma
tions to halt operations long enough to
talk things over. The Psychology Of
the program OF the Vatican Is exactly
get into row and third party In
dueesathem to stop fighting long enough
to have confab about their differences
II they once stop. they are almcst sure
Judging from the tone of the London
press and London officials. England is
not only not ready to end the war. but
is Just fairly bestnning to hgnt. II
fcials, backed by the British rpeopIe.
then It Is realized here there Is little
hope Of making progress at this time
toward peace. On the other hRnd. 1t Is
:sOnsss sO Ss,sS sssn ths ,se wssks. ss sates p
1t Is not assumed France is (. eager to
q,rit until at least a great effort lis made
to crowd the Germans from French
Eetrograd Is bent on fighting the war
out to the bitter end. Russia thus far
has borne the brunt of the land opera
tions. and has borne them valiantiy.
tent has obtained in Russia because OF
the inactlon on the western front of
Europe. 1t may be that If the Germans
continue their pressure on Russia that
country will be willing at least to give
peace terms something more than cas-
ual consideration. =.
Obstacles In His Way.
The. obstacle in the way OF this, how
ever. seems to be that the disposition
Of Berlin. II talk coming from, close to
the embassy here Is reliable, TO crowd
Russia back eastward aid enact
heavier penalties from Russia than any
other country-in fact, to make Russia
bear the burden of most Of her exac-
tions.
she may be relied on to war on with
characteristic stubbornncss. reghrdless
Of cost and consequences.
The circumstances of the situation
are such that the most the President
can do apparently at this time is to in
struct the embassies of this country to
make soundings SO as to find out
whether any peace move at this time
would be useful or would do more harm
than good.
The Washington times., 1915-09-04
ORDERS POWER Co.,.
TO JuST|FyR|l!{S d
.,'a,,'

Continued, from First Pass)
reduce its rates to consumers other tina
pubic utilities by such an amount al
will offset the, increased amount re
"cived frcm public utilities by. reasoi
# these proposed orders"
The Washington times., 1915-09-04
Bailey in Senate Race.

FORT WORTH. Tex. Sept. For
mer United states Senator J. W. Bailey
has announced that he will enter the
ris Sheppard in 1918. In making this
announcement the ex Senator said that
socialism 10 the menace Of the hour"
At a banquet in Dallas he sketched
his PLATFORM, coming out against wom-
an suffrage. and urged the calling Of
Congress- to stop expectations to Eng
md while cotton remain contraband.
The Washington times., 1915-09-04
TEMPERATURES.

I Light automobile lamps at 7:os p. N
The Washington times., 1915-09-04
Japan's Munitions Aid
Allies atHDardanelles

LONDON. Sept 4.->Iapan is playing
her part with the allies by furnishing
rifles and artillery. II waF'learned today
Hundreds Of thousands of rifles. manu-
factured in Japan. have been received
by the British government and It is un
derstood that the british troops Al the
Dardarcll are airrost entirely equipped
With japanese guns. The Japanese are
reliably reported to hnye shipped artil-
lery to Russia recently.
The Washington times., 1915-09-04
Today Is Next to Last
Half Holiday for Clerks

The thousands of Government clerks
in Washington arc enjoying their next
TO the last Saturday half holiday Of the
year today. The half holiday period eX-
tends from June Ii to September Is. This
year the first half holiday was on une
l9 and the last will be on September IL.
Trains leaving Washington this after
noon were crowded with Government
officials and clerks leaving to spend
Sunday and the Labor Day holiday in
nearby resorts.
The Washington times., 1915-09-04
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Partly cloudy tonight and Sun
day, with probably occasional showers
Sunday; light to moderate variable
winds
Maryland-Partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday: not much change In tempera-
ture: moderate variable winds.
Virginia - Probably showers tonight
and Sunday; fresh northeast winds.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
OPERETTA by STUDENTS.

That "The Bo'sn's Bride" is all oper-
eta of quality is the comon consent of
director and students who will stage
this production on May 21s
w. Rhys Herbert, the composer OF
THE Bo'sn's Bride" is well known
American composer of high class mu-
sic both sacred and secular.
The operetta is a new one as II was
composed In 1914 and wherever II has
been produced it has received the high
est comment.
An undertaking that makes stu
dent body of thirty come out day after
day for several months is bound to
have unusual attractions.
The principals and chorus have their
parts pretty well mastered 80 that the
remaining time for rehearsals can be
devoted to the finishing touches.
The people of American Falls and
vicinity may anticipate an evening OF
pure and wholesome enjoyment. on
May 21.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

The village trustees net Tuesday ev-
cning and organized by eientirg H. c.
Wones chairman. The selection OF all
o.her officers was deferred until the
next regular meeting. W. ". Da"ie
Aas awarded the contract for sprink
ling the streets az 80 cents per hour
for man and team. working twelve or
more hours day ir necessary. \ pc
tition ealing for the organization OF
an Improvement dis:rIct in the south
an part of toWA for tie purpose OF
laying about three miles OF concrete
sidewalk was presented. but action on
the same was deferred pending an In
vestigaiin OF its legal phaFeb. At the
same rate as those constructed last
year this contemplated Improvement
would cost properly owners about
sS.7e0. exclusive OF cross walls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
Death Of Mrs. ]. Is. Studdert.

Mrs. j., B. Studdert died at the hoe
pital Saturday night, following an OPP
GRAFTON for peritonitis. She had been
III for only few days and the news of
her death was the source OF profound
sorrow to her many friends who had
anxiously watched through her brief
but severe Hines. She was taken sick
May and on the following Sunday
was taken to the hospital, where her
case was recognized as serious. She
improved slightly until Saturday when
serious turn for the worse was ta-
ken, and an operation was performed
az last effort to save her life. Mrs.
Studdert was an active member OF the
Ladies Aid Society OF the NJ. u. church.
The members of the Aid society dlrec-
ted the funeral Monday afternoon at
the Studdert home, aud spared no ef-
fort to show their appreciation OF their
departed sister. The coffin was banked
In layers of lovely flowers. Rev. James
read few short verses OF scripture
and conducted. a simple service and
the body was shipped to WstsonviIle
California, for interment..
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
school PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT.

Way Down South" will be given al
the Auditorium tomorrow night. Two
dress rehearsals, by way of adding the
final touches. have been held this week
under the direction Of Miss Bess Cronk
hite. The play is full of comic situa-
tions, plantation scenes and the hard
ships and prejudices following the war
and all combine to make the play very
interesting. The play chiefly concerns
Colonel Preston and his son. who has
fought on the side of the north during
the war, and supposedly was killed In
battle. Unknown to his relatives he
still lives and has become an influen-
tial rail road man of the northern
states under the assumed name Of Da-
yenport. He sends his agent 20 his
father asking for right of way
through his farm for railroad While
on this mission he falls In love with
Davenport's daughter, whom he knows
as Carey Preston. How Colonel Pres
tons prejudices are overcome. the
right Of way secured and everyone
made happy, fills to the brim tie four
lively acts OF the play.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
Jack and jill Wedding.

Some real fun by sixty OF our little
folks. In other words Jack and jill"
wedding, will be seen AT the Auditor
ium Mounay evening. May nth, under
the auspices OF the l.. ID. 8. Relief So
ciety. Mrs. Guycracker came this
morning from Salt Lake to drill the
little folks In their parts, all OF which
are simple, amusing and interesting.
No child over ~ years OF age will take
part In the wedding ceremony, which
is elaborate In every detail. The prin-
cipal parties TO the wedding Will APP
pear In full evening dress, and this
will be worth the price OF admission
alone to see. Besides the wedding there
Will be speeches. songs and wedding
sermon, short and TO the point. A sim
liar affair was presented last year un-
der the auspices OF the relief society
and proved very successful. All who
saw the stunt are going to turn out
again. About twenty more will take
part this year than last. Mrs Thorne
has charge OF the entertainment and
s working hard to make It a success.
The price Of admission will be Is cents
for children and 3s cents for adults.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Donald Thompson. the 30-months
old son OF w, w. Thompson, former
superintendent Of schools here. died
Tuesday morning from commissions
brought on by the eating OF a small
piece OF orange, The childs mother
died at the time OF Its birth, and II had
been reared by its grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs, J. II, Giffin. Mrs. Giffin put
the babe in its high chair and gaye IL
small piece OF orange, as she had
many times done. and left the room
for short time. Her son, Leslie Gif.
fin came In and discovering the child
in convulsions called his mother. and
everything possible was done, but to
no avail. A postmortem examination
disclosed piece of orange no larger
than pea lodged In the windpipe of
the babe. The little one had suffered
much with throat trouble during It's
short life. Mr.. Thompson took the body
to HALEY yesterday to lay II beside It's
mother The sympathy of everyone
goes out to the father and to the grand
parents on account of the distressing
circumstances.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
Sever Bids Opened.

The successful bidder for the con-
struction of local sewerage improve
ment district number one of the Viii
lage of American Falls, will be an
nounced within a few days by II. c.
Wones, chairman of the sewer COM
mittee. Bids were opened Thursday
morning. May 9th, at which time ten
contractors from all over the north
west, entered bids for the four miles
of sewer construction called for In the
specifications. Sam A. Forter was the
only local contractor that bid for the
job.
When constructed the sewer system
as planned will drain every basement
from 9TH to 3rd streets, between Pop-
lar avenue and the river and from 9Th
to A street between Poplar and Prairie
avenues. There will be 1900 feet Of
twelve inch mains and about 1900
feet Of eight inch laterals to connect
with the 2,054 feet that we alreaay
have, making in all about four and a
half miles Of sewer. The cost of con-
struction is estimated by City Engineer
Moench at $22, 500.
The contractors who entered bids
Thursday were Sam A. Forter, Ameri-
can Falls; Hurd & De Camp. Spokane;
Heuser, Sims & Yorkink, Salt Lake;
c. L. Devall, Filler; Morrison & Knud-
son, Boise; Idaho Hardware 4 Plumb
ing Co., Boise; Bardsen & Co.. Poca-
tello; Chas. s. Reed. Salt Lake; Null
Inns & Palm, Salt Lake; and C. H.
Null, Twin Falls. The checks of the
highest bidders have been returned
and the low bidders checks held pend
ing the investigation of the city engin-
eer, Frank Moench, and the sewer
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
WAR TAKES TOLL
OF INNOCENTS
STEINER LUSITANA SUNK LOADED
WITH HUMAN FREIGHT-FIF.
TEEN HUNDRED FALL VICTIMS
TO GERMAN TORPEDO.
Wars Most Startling Tragedy Meets
With General Condemnatlon-Pr
ident Wilson Demands Assurances
From Germany Attacks on Passen-
ger Steamers and Neutrals VIII
BE Discontinued.

The Lusitania, the fastest passen-
ger steamer afloat. was sunk by a
German submarine last Friday off the
coast of Ireland. taking more than
1000 to watery graves, OF whom more
than 100 were American citizens. The
act OF sinking the vessel has been al
most universally condemned In all
countries. and Wednesdays press dis
patches carried strong intimations
that Germany would reverse her an
nounced policy and that henceforth
passenger boats and merchantmen of
neutral nations would not be molested.
President Wilson has sent a strongly
worded protest accompanied by de-
mand OF assurances from the German
government that such acts OF warfare
VIII rot be repeated AS a result of
this tragedy German residents OF the
British isles have had TO have police
protection. and many of them have
entered detention camps to escape the
wrath of the British public. Stores
operated by them have been I'm many
places entered by mobs. and In onedis-
trict In London feeling became 80 pro-
nounced that trops were sent to pro-
tect the German residents.
While the press OF the United States
almost without exception condemns
the sinking OF the Lusitania In the
strongest possible language, Il also In
Lesser pronounced way condemns the
acts OF the allies which led TO the
adoption by Germany of her policy,
and urges the public to be calm and
await the outcome of President Will
sons action.
At the inquest she captain Of ths
vessel stated that the Lusitania was
not armed. and carried no ammuni-
tion ether than rifle cartridges, Lon
don papers rather sarcnstically COM
mented on the action OF the United
States government In refusing TO per.
NIT passenger ships to leave port II
armed, or to have ammunition that
For several days before the sailing
OF the Lusitania New York newspapers
carried advertisements warning all to
not take passage on the boat and many
OF the passengers received anonymous
letters TO the same effect. The defense
OF Germany's act was based on these
warnings President Wilson takes the
position that such warnings are no
defense, and can not be stretched In
any way to Justify such methods OF
warfare. II IL not believed anywhere
that the incident will involve the Unit
ed States In the war. The presidents 3
representations are In no sense war
Ike. although very firm
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

committee composed OF II. C. wones
7. T.. ST. John and r. f. Moth.
A sewer improvement district In tn,
north end of town has been under con,
slderation since early IN February. AZ
or a petition had been presented by
q majority Of property holders in the
district to be effected, asking for the
construction of sewer the city coun.
ell passed an ordinance Of intention tc
construct a sewer and voted to issue
bonds for the payment of expenses In.
Cured by the construction. After .
careful investigation the council voted
on March 23rd to establish the district
and appointed II. C. Wones chairman
OF committee Of three to constitute
q sewer committee, to have charge o!
the construction work until the system
was ready to turn over to the village
One Of the duties of the sewer com.
mittee will be to determine the asress.
ment roll of property holders and the
amounts to be levied against each tc
meet the bond warrants as they be.
come due.
The contract for the construction OF
the sewer specifies that It must be
completed within one hundred and
twenty days after the contract is let
Construction will probably begin with
In the next two weeks. The sewer pipe
will be laid In the ground in depths
ranging between four and fourteen
feet. There will be eighteen manholes
and thirty flush tanks. all of which
are to be built of concrete The tanks
will flush automatically as required
and will be placed at each dead end.
Manholes will be placed at each inter
section for both alignment and grade.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exami-
nation for the County OF Power, to be
held at American Falls, Idaho on June
IL. 1915, to fiji the position OF rural
carrier at Arbon, Idaho and vacancies
that may later occur on rural routes
from other postoffices In the above
mentioned county. The examination
viii be open only 10 male citizens who
are actually domiciled in the territory
OF postoffice In the county and who
meet the other requirements set forth
In form No. 1877. This form and ap-
plication blanks may be obtained
from the offices mentioned above OF
from the United States Civil Service
Commission at Washington, ID. c. Ap.
plications should be forwarded TO the
Commission at Washington at the earl.
lest practical date.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
building News.

william Schmidt has begun the con-
struction of five room California
bungalow.
II. f. Hooker is putting the finish
ing touches on two neat little cottages
this week.
o. G. Hall expects To receive his new
home from the contractors, Anderson
q Johnson, so that he may move In
next Monday.
G. Moore OF Rocklabd IL hauling lum
Der for large residence.
G.. Schrimsher, w. G. Grome, J. W.
May, J. Schenk, w. r. Jones, l.. A.
Skeen and several others arc hauling
lumber for buildings at OF near Rock
land
William Brown Is completing a 30
room rooming house on the corner
south OF the Oliver house.
l.. w. Woods expects to start con
struction soon on six room house at
his ranch near town.
Gottlieb Adolf is completing a house
In the southern part OF town and ex-
poets to start soon on another one.
Bobby Small, the popular iail car
rier, is building house In ;he north
ern part OF town.
Henry Larsen IL DUildhg a new
house Lear Rocklanc.
The Idaho Lumber co.1Pany is fur
nishing lumber for buildings near Alb
erdcen Tor Ben Wedel. Henry Fast,
j. ID. Tcsvs and Mr.. Couison.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
CONSIDER SPECIAL LEVY
FOR SCHOOL BUILDING
Trustees Inclined TO Favor Ercction Of
Building by Direct Tax.

At meeting of the trustees of the
American Falls schol district Monday
night the building of new school
building was discussed, and the trus-
tees almost without exception favored
levy sufficient to build and furnish
a four room building by direct tax.
Final action was deferred pending an
9t5n estigation to determine just how
much OF IA burden such a tax would
be. The matter will come up for fur
ther consideration next Monday even
ing. In the meantime the trustees are
estimating the requirements of the
schools for the coming year and in
forming themselves as to the cost OF
an adequate building. II "A four room
building. equipped. costs half as much
as the present eight room building cost
1t Will necessitate a ten mill special
levy, or just twice what Il was last
year. Until this information ~ ge-
cured and given TO the public people
are reserving their opinions. Next
weeks Press will show what a special
levy will cost every resident taxpayer
In the district, to build and equip such
building as the trustees may decide
Will be required to meet the demands
for the next two or three years
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
Payne Resigns as Road Commits sloner.

l.. S. Payne has resigned as mem
ber of the highway commission. This
action was taken because of the de-
mands made upon his time, and the
fact that living in the country, he
could not be present at many import
ant meetings. Matters come up for
consideration almost every day and it
has been found that much more time
was required than was at first antici-
pated. The commissioners probably
devote one-fourth of their time during
business hours to the inspection of
roads and to the transaction of the
business of the commission. After con-
sulting with number of citizens,
the commissioners appointed Walter
Sparks to fill the vacancy, beliving
that his appointment would bring the
district and county road work into
closer harmony. Mr.. Sparks. through
familiarity with road conditions gain
ed through his work as county com
missioner will be a valuable member
OF the commission. Mr.. Payne has not
lost his interest in good roads, and
stated, upon retiring, that he would
assist the commission I'm every pos
sible way as much as his time would
permit He has been a useful mem
public generally regret that he did not
feel able to remain on the highway
board
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
Old Chief Cafe Opens.

The Old Chief Cafe. located In the
old postoffice building. opened at SIX
o'clock last evening. and fed large
number OF people. Mr. Rose has been
crowding the speed limit to open as
soon as possible ana though he has
far from completed HIS cafe he is pre-
pared to serve meals al tables II will
be several days before his counter Is
installed and all the fixtures I'm place.
That his cafe will be a popular place
TO eat is evidenced by the numerous
Inquiries that have been made during
the past few days. His chef Will be
down from Pocatello tomorrow, and by
the first OF the week Mr.. Rose hopes TO
have his place In shape to satisfy all
the demands OF the trade.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
Lease Grand Dining Room.

MIR. and Mrs. j. E. Jackson came In
from Boise Tuesday morning and have
taken lease on the dining room oi
the Grand hotel. They are experienced
caterers and come with the best oI
recommendation. They did not in
tend to open the dining room for Bey.
eral days, but found the need so ur-
gent that they began serving meals al
noon Monday. They are giving good
service and expect TO have a patron
age worthy Of their best efforts.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

The Ladies Aid Society will give Its
last social OF the season at the NJ. Il.
church next Thursday evening. A mu-
sical program will be given. In which
Mr.. Rogers, Mr.. Warwas, Mrs. SpaId-
Ing. Mr.. and Mrs. yoight, Miss Bar
Der and others will participate. Re
freshments will be served A cordial
invitation is extended to the public to
attend.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
Senator Brady 10 Deliver Commence.
menf Address,

Superintendent Wallis has secured
the consent Of Senator Brady to de-
liver the commencement address at the
close OF school. The senator. with his
'y.ne practical kroy Ledge and exDer-
ience, Will be able not only to interest
but to instruct all who will have the
pleasure Of hearing. him. Mr. Wallis
was very fortunate in being able TO
secure him for the occasion.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. @. Hochbaum and son
OF Landing are ON their way 10 Lava
Hot Springs. where Mrs. Hoch5aum
will take treatment for rheumatism.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

A marriage license was issued Wed
nesday morning to John w. Zehner
and Miss Winifred A. Scott OF Rock
land. Miss Scott is the daughter Of
W. A Scott OF that place.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Mrs. Della Reed, librarian. is III at
home this week. Miss f. .;ettie Rice is
taking her place at the library. Mrs.
Reed expects to resume her duties not
later than Monday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
AMERICAN FALLS
HAS 1902 PEOPLE
INCREASE SINCE FEDERAL GEN.
SUS OF 1910 HAS BEEN $40, OR
ALMOST IS PER CENT-RECORD
OF GROWTH BY YEARS.

Town Made Up Largely of Young Peo-
ple-Large Increase in Number of
School Children OF 327 Families
s09 Own Their Homes and lis Are
Renters.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Charley Howard Is completing his
new dwelling In the south end OF town.