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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
Hotels and Boarding Houses
to Report Arrivals From In
fantiIe Paralysis Sections.
STATE'BOARD OF HEALTH
ISSUES POSITIVE ORDERS
New York Officials Also Direct
Scalding of Drinking Vessels
in Public Places.

NEW YORK, July 15.-A
marked. drop in temperature
failed today materially to reduce
the fatalities and development OF
the epidemic of infanti1e paralysis.
During the twenty-four hours
ending at 10 o'clock this morning
there were twenty-seven deaths
and IA new cases of the disease
reported in the FIVE boroughs OF
New York city.
NEW YORK, July 15.-Hotel and
boarding house keepers all over the
state were notified today by local
health officers that they would be ex-
pected to do their part in preventing
the spread of infantile paralysis. The
local health authorities acted under
instructions from Dr. Hermann NJ
Biggs, state commissioner of health,
who was led to send out new circular
of information owing to the fact that
York for the rural districts to safe
guard the health of their children.
Proprietors of hotels and boarding
houses will be required to notify health
officers of the arrival of any children
from infected districts. Those who fail
to do so. DR.. Biggs said. will be held
personally responsible for any un-
favorable developments.
The state health department also urges
local health officers to see that glasses.
dishes. spoons and other utensils used in
eating and drinking in public places are
thoroughly scalded or otherwise disinfect-
ed after use. This rule has been enforced
already in New York city.
Applies to Soda Fountains.
The instructions apply particularly to
soda fountains. Commissioner Biggs
circular said:
'It is earnestly hoped that as little
inconvenience and hardship will be in
ficted upon the people of the state as Is
compatible with the vigilant care for tho
health of those under the jurisdiction Of
the health officers"
Physicians fighting the plague here
were encouraged today by cooler weather.
also by the fact that there has been a
slight decrease in the number of offenders
arrested for violating the sanitary ordi-
nances. The police report that janitors
and caretakers are co-operators with
them to enforce the law.
$50, 900 Donated to Fight Epidemic.
To control the, epidemic. which has
been felt in all parts of the country.
the Rockefeller Foundation today do
mated the sum of $4,000 to those In
charge of the fight against the disease
Mayor Mitchell has been named a men,
Der Of the committee through which
the fund will be disbursed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15

hill where the German guns are hid
den. and with the Bapaume ridge in
the distance. Behind them all was the
organization which had plotted the ac-
tion of the army, and back of those
were battalions awaiting their orders
A sergeant of artillery of the typical
ruddy-faced John BulF' type, sitting
stiff on his horse after a sleepless
Dight, directing the columns of cais-
sons. hurryfng up ammunition for the
greedy guns, called out:
Mind your wheel horse! Now, all
together. like ] taught you to do"
The wheels, with their padded and
noiseless axles. went up the eifibank-
ment with every rider urging his
straining mount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
'BORLAND AMENDMENT
PERMITTED TO STAND
Senate Strikes From District Bill
Provision for Extending Benefit
Assessment System.

In striking out of the District appro-
priation bill the House language cover
ing the Borland amendment relating to
the paving of streets, the Senate ap-
propriations committee has permitted
the existing law, the original "Borland
amendment" to stand. In the House
this session an attempt was made to
amplify and extend the principle of
compelling owners of abutting property
to pay half the cost OF paving or re-
paving streets. Had the House lam
guage been retained it would have had
the effect of extending the principle SO
as TO cover suburban streets which ara
improved with macadam "or other form
OF pavement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
TOMORROW

TOMORROW
/. "NEW STYLE OF BLOCKADE
RUNNER GOES UNDER THE
ENEMY'-Germdn submarine
liner Deutschland has smashed
traditional principles of ef-
tectipe blockade.
"MoONSRINING THE INCOME
TAX" by BURTON J. HEND-
"WILL A PARTITION OF CHINA
FOLLOW DEATH OF YUAN."
apparently there is no one to
take the place of China's great
man.
"SETTLED OUT OF COURT" a
strong story by WILL PAYNE.
"FEEDING AND CLOTHING OUR
ARMY IN THE FIELD'-The
comr1tSsGry department at
soork;; hoto supplies for 1Noops
are procured and distributed.
"TOM-BOYS1-A tpo-paoe sprend
of photographs Of ,oomen.
"CoAsT GUARD CADETS ON
THEIR ANNUAL PRACTICE
CRUISE"- Gutter Itasca, NTH
her creto Of young men, is ex-
pected to reach Washington
July 26.
"REPORTING BLANK ON RU-
y PERT" another TORCHY storp
by sEWELL FORD.
STABLE CHIAPAS, the Southern
most of Mexican Stntes"-An
unusually Interesting article.
by CHARLES NJ. PEPPER.
"PAssING OF DAWSON, THE
GREATEST MINING CAMP
IN THE WORLD" by FRANK
G. CARPENTER.
~sOME DAY YOUR EMPLOYER
WILL WANT TO KNOW WHY
you DO NOT PLAY MORE
By BRUCE BARTON.
"cIRcULAR FLoUNcEs AND
WIDE TUCKs ON sUMMER
sKIRTs," on article .ohich
should interest every ,oomam'
BY ANNE RITTENHOUSE.
"MRs: GEORGE c. soy1ERs oF
R1NSGsoPA y q ! e = Z 4 z TELLS 9 { Of THE
STATE"
"MAKING AND ADMINISTER
ING THE TYPHOID PROPHY-
LAYS "A < I , 70 !, . NATIONAL
"oRAT ToRY OF CAMPAIGN
SPELLBINDERS rs CENSOR-
ED BY THE NATIoNAL
candidates.; some picturesque
pftnperatton; famous campaign
speeches.
"THE RAMBLER" ,orstes of Old
Landmarks in Washington.
"THIs IS A RECoRD-BREAErNG
YEAR FOR CONSCIENCE
FUND OF THE TREASURY"
= = RoME LIFE Il E OF rMroNIc H uHG
PRINCES" by Sterling HeiI0.
"AMERICAN RED CROSS, A
WE'LL ORDERED MACHINE.
PERFECTING WAR RELIEF
PLANS"-In case of serious
trouble IN MericO this great or
9dmisGtion sotH be prepdred to
0ipe immediate aid.
"WHERE PLUCK WON'T TURN.
LUCK WILL" and "THE MAN
WHO KNEW MEXICO" and
"RAISE WAGES, NOT RI
YALS," by HERBERT KAUF-
MAN.
IN THE
SUNDAY STAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
Meets With Protest.

Strong protest against such action
was made by many residents of the
District to the Senate committee. and
the committeeman became convinced
that the proposed amendment to the
present law would be an injustice.
The thing is overdone under existing
law" said one of the Senate committee
men TO-DAY, "and il has come to such a
pass that a man of moderate means can
hardly afford to own property in the
District. Whenever the Commissioners
see fit, the pavement is laid or repla ced
in the street and the property owners
must foot the bill.
Before the House committee on ap-
propriations, the District Commission
ers explained their reasons for desiring
the amendments which the Senate
struck out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
Parade for Preparedness Today,

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. July 15.-Seventy
thousand persons are expected to march
in a preparedness parade here today.
Saloons were closed voluntarily for the
first time in the history of the city. and
ali business generally was suspended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
Officials Believe International
Board Will Settle U. S.
Mexican Difficulties.
TREND OF NEGOTIATIONS
APPROVED BY Mr.. WILSON
Gen. Carranza Also Quoted in Favor
of Plan-Agreement Is CON-
fidently Expected.

Solution of difficulties between
the United States and Mexico
appeared today to trend more and
more toward settlement through
an international joint commission.
Informal conferences between
Acting Secretary of State Polk
and Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican
ambassador designate, it was IN
dicated, were developing ques-
tions for probable submission to
such a body.
Gen. Carranza is said to approve the
commission plan of settling differences
as provided in the treaty of 1s4s. and
State Department officials are believed
to be willing to let negotiations take
this course, though preferring that ad-
justment be made through the present
conferences. President Wilson, 1t Is
understood. is not dissatisfied with the
direction negotiations are taking.
Both Mr. Polk and the ambassador
are confident that an agreement Will
be reached in the near future. 1t is not
known whether the powers of the ne
sotiators finally decided upon Will in
clude authority to fix the time and con-
dition under which American troops
will be withdrawn.
~ ha
warning against sensational stories
published throughout this country by
those who desire Intervention.
II beg to warn the American people,
he said. against the falsity of reports
published within the last few days.
constituting an actual propaganda sys-
tenn by persons interested in causing
q conflict between the two countries
especially at this time, that they see
the favorable course of diplomatic
negotiations between the two govern
ments proceeding toward satisfactory
settlement. Out OF spite they invent
reports of all kinds for the purpose of
misleading and alarming public opin-
ion and bringing new complications
Report of Detection Called Absurd
For example. the absurd report of
the detection of Gen. Jacinto Trevino.
chief commander of the forces in Chi
huahua. whose loyalty has never been
doubted, as he is a personal and tnti-
mate friend of Mr.. Carranza, who has
followed him and supported him from
the first / have received telegram
from our consul fl Ell Paso, Tex, read
ing. as follows:
"'Gen. Gonzales has just received a
telegram from Gen. Jacinto Trevino
denying the ridiculous invention of his
u ha nj
Ignacio Enriquez and that he has been
seading arms and ammunition to the
viIiistas-
Special Agent Rodgers, at Mexico
City. has been instructed by the State
Department to investigate a complaint
made by Mrs. Phoebe Hearst that her
ranch in Mexico had been confiscated
by the de facto government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate,
Senate,

Met at 10 am.
Continued discussion Of naval
appropriation bill
Post office appropriation con-
ferees meet to complete agree
ment on disputed section Of
measure.
House:
Met at II am.
Debated Rucker corrupt prac-
tees bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15

Representative James Hay, chairman
of the military affairs committee, today
was nominated by President Wilson to
be judge of the Court of Claims. to
succeed Judge George W. Atkinson of
West Virginia, retired. The selection
of Mr.. Hay came as surprise, his name
not having been mentioned in connec-
ton with the place, for which there
have been various applicants.
1t is expected that the nomination
will be confirmed soon by the Senate
without protest.
Closely Associated With President.
Mr.. Hay and the President have been
closely associated during the present
session of Congress and their views on
the preparedness program have been
similar. Mr.. Hay was a strong advo-
cate of the National Guard reserve over
the continental army plan of former
Secretary Garrison. and the President
stood with the representative in the
fight.
The Court of Claims judgeship is a
life Office with a salary of $4,000 a
year.
Repr esentative Hays appointment to
the Court of Claims was received in
the House as unexpected news to
nearly every member. The Virginia
delegation, however, has been aware
of the possibilities connected with the
appointment and each member was en-
thusiastic~for Mr.. Hay ---~------'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
TOTAL PRISONERS TAKEN
EXCEEDS 10000, is REPORT
Today's Gains Mark British Ad.
vance of Four Miles Since Be-
ginning Of Drive.
BATTLE ON MEUsE KEEPS UP
Paris Reports Repulse Of German
Attack on Verdun Front-Heavy
Artillery Duel Along Line
in Belgium.

BERLIN, July IS, via Lon
don, 2:58 p.m.-The contin-
uation of the British attack
on the German lines between
Pozieres and Longueval re-
suited in their penetrating
the German lines and effect
ing a gain of territory, the
war Office announced today.
The British also have occu-
pied Trones wood. The
fighting is continuing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Senator

Senator
The subcommittee on judiciary
of the District committee today
began consideration OF the House
Juvenile Court bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
Heads Military Affairs Committee.

mittee on military affairs of the House
Representative Hay has been ruling
and dominant figure in connection with
the military policy of this country for
several years. His legislature work in
connection with the military appropri-
alton bill has been marked with a con-
servative strength. and he has fought
many a battle in the House in his ef-
forts to ward off radical military meas
ures and appropriations.
Representative S. H. Dent of Ala
bama, ranking democratic member au-
tomatically will become chairman of the
military committee for the remainder
of the session upon Mr.. Hays retire.
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
Pleasing to Mr.. Hay.

1t is understood here that Repre-
sentative Hay. who is sixty-five years
old. and is entering upon his twentieth
year as a member Of the House. is
glad to receive the appointment to the
bench and thus set aside from the
active political struggles which are part
and parcels of the career of a member
of the House. In ten years Repre-
sentative Hay can retire from the
bench at full salary.
Representative Hay is one of the
strongest members of the House. a
leader and a man who could be counted
upon to fight to the last ditch in any
thing undertaken by him. He has been
continuous member of the House from
the seventh district of Virginia since
his election to the Fifty-fifth Congress.
Previous to that he served seven terms
in the Virginia legislature. For three
Congresses he was the chairman of the
democratic caucus of the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow; little
change in Temperature; gentle east to
southeast winds.
Temperature for past twenty-four
hours ending at noon today: Highest.
So, at $3.50 pm. yesterday; lowest, 49,
at am. today.
Full report on page 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
Germans Repulsed on Meuse.

PARIS. July Is. 1880 p.m.-A violent
artillery duel continues in the Fleury
sector, the war office announced today.
A German attack on a trench north
east Of the Avocourt redoubt was res
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
British Generals Eiated.

Even the phlegmatic British gen.
erals and staff officers are showing
elation over the results this morning
of the night attack against the Ger
man second line. although careful to
state that the great task against
powerful foe is only barely started.
Soon after daylight the joyful news OF
the British success slipped into tele-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-15
New Type Naval Fuel Ship.

The Hector was built at Sparrow
Point. Md, in 1908. and was one of the
first Of the new type of naval fuel ships
to be completed. She carried a crew of
seventy three men.
The vessel was of 1900 tons displace
ment, 1853 feet long, 52.5 feet broad and
had draft of 24.5 feet Her speed was
II knots an hour and her carrying capac-
ity S,12S tons of coal.
The Navy Department gave out a
list of fifty-two marines aboard the
Hector. The detachment was COM
manded by First Lieut.. Robert e. Ad-
Allen and Corp. William F. Kennedy.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20
Death Of J. c. Porter

James Carson Porter, age "a years.
died at his home, 1O14 North Tenth
street, Tuesday, after an illness of
three months, death resulting from
leakage of the heart The deceased
was a native of Spruce Creek, Pa. For
the past four years he was in the en-
ploy OF the Idaho Traction company
lie was a member of the Carmen's
union and the Knights and Ladies Of
Security. He leaves widow. and
sister in Pennsylvania. The funeral
VIII be held this afternoon at 8 p. m.
IRON the family home A special car
viii be provided to convey friends
to Morris Hill.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20
Thursday Afternoon Reception

The members of the Columbian
Club gave reception Thursday after.
noon in honor of the wives and dau.
ghters of the Swine Growers Associa-
ton. A very pleasing program was
given. Mr.. c. o. Breach played two
violin selections Mrs. Ivan Howard
sang. Mr.. f. Mccarthy gave a most
beautiful dance, accompanied on the
piano by Miss Marion Agnew. The
usual appreciation was expressed of
Mrs. Fred Rosene's rich contralto
voice. Miss Marie Cain played a
piano selection.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

The Commercial Club of the High
school went down the valley road on
hayrack Friday evening. They
stopped at the home of Paul Roberts
where they found keen enjoyment in
an old fashioned candy pull Later
they played games and Miss Elizabeth
Pride gave pleasing reading.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20
Knights of Pythias Dance

In the Knights OF Pythias Hall
Thursday evening the members were
entertained by the ladies, who gave
Leap Year ball. The dance was a
great social success. There were card
tables for those who did not care to
dance.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

Professor Sylvanus C. Morley of
the Carnegie Institute at Washington
has figured the age of Mexican an
tique stone statue in the United States
National Museum. The statue was
found near Vera Cruz and is of May
an origin. The hieroglyphics upon it
nave not yet been deciphered with the
exception of certain marks which have
been found to be calendric. Study of
these show that the statue was made
at the date approximately equivalent
to 100 B. c.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

Representative Addison r. Smith
reports he has obtained the consent of
the Supervising architect of the
treasury department to modification
OF the plans for the addition to the
Boise postoffice so as to bring the
same within the Gum appropriated
$45'OOO. The recent bids were all
above these figures but the addition
is considered imperative to the hand
ling of the business.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20
Miss thinner Entertained

Miss Cora thinner entertained a
number of young people at her home
in South Boise, Saturday evening, in
honor of her sister who has recently
returned from Council. Games and
dancing were enjoyed. At eleven
thirty refreshments were served.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

At recent session of wool growers
III Salt Lake steps were taken to have
the national government classify its
lands as grazing or agricultural. with
the view of settling contests now arts
ing between the stock growers and
homesteaders. AS it is a homestead
err must prove his land is more vaiu-
able for agricultural purposes than
Tor grazing and there are many con
tests, and the sheep men claim some
men take up grazing lands as home
steads IN order to force some particu-
lar sheep grower to buy him out
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

The members of the Public Utili-
ties are in northern Idaho investigat-
ing the charges made by the Washing
ton Power company for light and
power. This company is in contro-
versity with many mining companies
over the cost of service rendered.
Jess B. Hawley is with the com
mission appearing as attorney for
rival company.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

Director of Farm Markets w G.
Schlotz has issued a call for meet
ing OF representative farmers of the
State to be held in the Hall of Repres-
entatives of the State Capitol on Feb
ruary IA, Is and To- Among the
questions to be discussed will be A
better system of fruit marketing.
Livestock market situation; Coop
erative packing plants; Grain situa-
ton; Farmers elevators and -four
mills; Farmers stores; Crop and mar
ket reports: Rural credits and other
legislative needs of the farmer; Po-
tatoes. dairying and other matters
INQUIRIES should be addressed to Mr..
Scholtz at the State House.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20
SOCIETY NOTES

Everyone has been taking advan-
tage of the splendid opportunities to
be out doors and there have been
several skating parties, hayrack rides
and sleighing parties. Besides the out
OF door sports there have been some
beautiful house parties. The Col
umbian Club reception for the wives
and daughtres of the Swine Growers
Association was well attended.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

Baby week, which will be the
first Of the week in March. according
to a report of the Children's Bureau.
will be devoted to nationwide dis
cussion OF the needs of babies. The
intention is to give parents such in
struction as will lead to a decrease in
the annual death rate of babies. which
now amounts to 3OOOOO
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20
sleighing Party

A merry crowd OF young people
took advantage of the excellent roads
and enjoyed long sleigh ride, Friday
evening.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

E. H. and William C. Dewey have
brought suit for $4,000 against the
corporation owning the Empire build
ing and other individuals, who are
made parties for various reasons!
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

The State land board has instructed
the encouragement to begin fore
closure proceedings on all persons
holding state loans who are behind
on interest payments prior to Janu-
airy 1, 1914
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20
STATE

2Sth, and will hold a banquet that
evening at the Owyhee, which will be
addressed by Professor f. X. Soper,
OF the mining and engineering de-
partment of the University of Idaho,
subject being Prospects and Pros
pectors."
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

Forty-hve teachers were awarded
pension OF 500 each by the trustees
OF the Illinois State Teachers Pen
sion Fund. This constitutes the first
actual disbursements Of the pension
annuities. Hereafter the payments
will be made quarterly.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

Mr. Clyde Francisco gave a dane
ing party in the Gallaher Hall of
South Boise, Friday evening.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

A luncheon was given by the Com
mercial club Monday noon to Hon.
James H. Hawley, in honor of his
Goth birthday. There was large at
tendance and the former Governor
was taken completely by surprise as
his friends planned At the appointed
hour Mr.. Hawley was escorted TO the
dining room by Chief Justice Sullivan
and given the seat of honor. A huge
birthday cake was brought in and
placed in front of him, which was
the signal for the guests rising and
cheering for fully five minutes. Presi-
dent McGirr presided and introduced
as speakers Frank R. Coffin. Karl
Paine and Justice Morgan all Of whom
highly eulogized Idaho's foremost
citizen, so designated by Governor
Alexander in answer to the call Of
the San Francisco Exposition, which
so honored one citizen in each State.
Governor Hawley was visib1y affected
by the high compliment of the occa-
sion and spoke briefly and most hap
PLY expressing his appreciation. At
ter the luncheon the guests warmly
congratulated Mr. Hawley and little
groups were formed recalling by
gone incidents until the assembly
gradually dispersed.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-01-20

The Pocatello Water company has
applied to the Public Utilities commits
sion for authority to increase rates.