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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
IDAHO MUSICIANS
DIRECTORY NOW OUT

The Idaho musicians directory is a
reality.
This 36-page booklet. which is just
Off the press, is now being distributed
free over the state and attracting much
attention in musical circles The book
is the product of the National Musi-
clans' Directory company and S.
Wendell Silver of this concern has
been in the state the past several
months working on a directory which
would cover the whole state. Not only
are the musicians VI Boise and the
southwestern part Of the state listed
but also those of the north and the
southeast. The book is profusely il
Illustrated and also Includes within it's
covers two very interesting articles
written by local artists. Frederic
Fleming Beale, of Caldwell, covers the
topic Music in Idaho and Eugene A :
Farmer. of Boise, deals with Making
Musical Education An American In
stitution."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31

Washington, Dec. 30.A switch in
the policy toward Mexico, including
withdrawal OF General Pershing's
forces voluntarily, provided no protocol
can be arranged, is under administra-
tion consideration tonight Some ad-
ministration officials favor withdraw
al. protocol or no protocol. and so told
the United Press. Pan American dip
lomats lent their approval to the idea.
Intervention is not ct all in the adj
ministration's mind now, despite the
fact that talk of firmer policy has
been prevalent since the American
peace commissioners demanded that
Carranza sign the troop withdrawal
protocol.
Withdrawal Voluntarily al Carran-
za's request was urged upon Counsel
lor Polk of the state department by
Attorney Douglas, Carranza's legal
adviser today. Secretary of War Bak-
er consulted Chairman Lane of the
American commissioners on the mill
tary situation.
Subsequently, 1t was said there is no
good military reason for keeping troops
in Mexico, though a war department
official said that the withdrawal would
not be immediate
There was no installing. however
that the administration is impressed
with the idea that withdrawal ought to
be accomplished "soon.' for financial
military and diplomatic reasons. While
the administration has not wanted TO
yield to CarranZa now, with Pan
America behind Mexico's position, n
right about-face is being considered.
WANT NO INTERVENTION.
The South American countries want
no intervention or war, except as a
last resort. One representative of these
nations said tonight his government
would resent any American interfer-
ence in Mexico before all formal and
diplomatic means of making peace has
been exhausted. Still other sugges-
tions for alternating conditions were
that the United States send Ambassa-
dor Fletcher to his Mexico City post:
recognize Carranza's representative
here. and that something be done
about financial aid for Mexico.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
ALL PASSENGERS. TAKEN OFF.
Fears for Safety of Those on Board
the Maitaia AIlayed.

San Francisco, Dec. S0.-Appprehen-
sion over the safety of passengers on
board the steamer Maitaia, which went
aground on the Cook islands was al
layed tonight when word reached here
that all the passengers had been taken
off. Kinds, Rolph & Co., agents for
the vessels owners, received a cable
gram announcing that an attempt
would be made to float the steamer on
the next high tide. 1t is not believed
she had been seriously damaged.
Few details Of the accident have been
received. 1t is believed that the ship
was riding at anchor in Raratonga
harbor when the anchor chain broke
and the vessel grounded before she
could be brought under control
The passengers aboard the Maitaia
include r. b. Logan of Boston, II. ].
Hunter, Akron, o.; Edward E. Potter.
San Francisco and J. A. Roberts, San
Francisco.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
STARTED LIFE A CLERK
NEW PRESIDENT OF STANDARD
OIL DID NOT HAVE ANYTHING
HANDED TO HIM BUT WORK
AND A NECESSITY FOR USING
KEEN WITS.

New York, Dec. 30.--Another man
who in his fight for success never
found substitute for hard work has
just been unanimously elected presi-
dent of the Standard oil company Of
New Jersey. He is Alfred Cotton Bed
ford. who during the past few years
has been vice president and treasurer
of the great corporation.
He is 50 years old and the cousin
oft e. I. Bedford. one of the original
Standard Oil partners.
He started his business career as a
dry goods clerk, which position he
held for nine months. For no greater
wages, but because he would have a
bigger field, he entered the employ Of
the Bergenport Chemical company, a
subsidiary of the Standard Oil, in 1882.
He was only 18 then and they
put him to work in the manufac-
turing department at salary
which wouldn't buy a good pair
Of shoes nowadays.
Mr.. Bedford worked hard and long,
his rise was not meteoric. His sue
cess Is due to his labors. for he never
slowed UP and even now that he is
at the pinnacle of success he still is
hard at work.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
cARRANZA TROOPS ATTACKED
Reports to Border Say Heavy Losses
Sustained by Both Sides,

FL Paso, Texas. Dec. 30.--Carranza
troops sent south from Chihuahua city
by General Murguia were attacked at
Jiminez today by the Villa forces and
the fighting continued until late to-
night. A large number of wounded
have been taken into the Jiminez sta
ton which, it is understood here, is
held by the Defacto forces.
Villas troops evacuated the city just
before the arrival of the government
troops, bat after the entrance of the
government forces into Jiminez the
Villista forces executed a surprise at
tack. Reports reaching the border
here tonight say the fighting was des-
perate and the losses are heavy on
each side.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
MASONIC FUNERAL.

The officers and members Of Boise
Lodge No. 2, A. F.. & A. NJ, are here
by notified to attend a meeting of said
lodge to be held in Masonic hall at
las o'clock p. M, Sunday, Decembe
81. 1916, for the purpose OF holding
of our late Brother Stephen NJ. Sisk
past junior grand warden, a member
of Idaho Lodge No. I.
All master Masons are fraternally
invited to be present
CURTIS F. PIKE, W. NJ.
Attest; C. o. Nelson, Secretary.
Adv. D31
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
AGREED
TO PAY $500 FOR
Her own CHILD
Courts Asked to Intervene
to Prevent Carrying Out
of Contract for Surrender
Of Adopted Girl.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 30.--In a petit
ton filed here today, the courts are
asked to intervene in an alleged con-
tract by which mother agrees to pur-
chase her own child for $780,
Little Helen Louise Fletcher, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Elizabeth j. Darst by for
mer marriage, was legally adopted in
April of last year by William Fletcher
and his wife.
In her petition asking the return of
her child and the abrogation of the
contract. Mrs. Darst alleges that dur
ing a protracted illness she contracted
the drug habit and while in a sub
normal mental condition due to this
fact, was induced to relinqush Helen
on representation that if she refused
the child would be turned over to its
father, Frank w. Barr.
WOULD NOT GIVE HER UP.
When, having recovered from her
Illness, she sought to regain possession
of her daughter, Mrs. Darst says the
Fletchers would not part with her. ex-
cept upon payment by the mother of
$500, an agreement to this effect finally
being, she alleged, entered into.
A hearing will be had on the petition
to terminate the Fletchers' custody of
the child before Superior Judge Chap
man on Jan. 10. The court issued an
order today directing the Fletchers to
show cause why their legal rights to
the little girl should not be declared
void
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
CHARLESCROWNED
king OF HUNGARY
AMID Great PONP


Peiiih' Dee. oV.-f.fnpefef Gharies OF
I'd WAS crowned KING OF hungary
az puuapese 'ooay win an the pomp
anu spiehuor OF .ha1 medlaeVal cere-
,'ionN Nei.her war grim sorrow nor
hio"ieose lnat Hunsarys soldiers are
utterly eoh1es1lng 1heif way on two
Of more fronts, dlmmed the glory of
.he ceremonies. Ihey lasted through
OUT 'he aay ana until late in the even
ing.
Inc new emperor began busy day
shor'iy before O'Clock AT o'clock
ne was formally invested with the
crown. Franz Jesephs youthful sue
cessor TO the crown of the dual mon
archy was CARRIED in the gala uniform
OF Hungarian field marshal. cos
tune gorgeous in its glittering jewels
ana ms own orders and decorations.
IN GORGEOUS RAlMENT.
Ihe emperor appeared from st.
stephens palace, surrounded by cap
tain's body guard, all uniformed in the
gorgeous raiment Of the Hungarian
court uniforms.
ftre.A Il l. tt.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31

Scholtz. director; Dick Donovan. assist
ant and chief clerk.
State veterinarians department--Dr.
III. q. Bodle, state veterinarian; J. F.
johnson, chief clerk.
State bank commissioners der I
ment-G. r. Hit, commissioner; L. w.
Pierce, deputy commissioner; Miss
Mildred Knight, clerk and steno-
grapher.
State game department-Leroy c.
Jones, state game warden F. C. Cliff,
chief clerk; Miss Ryan, stenographer;
field force the same.
Insurance OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES F.
Steele, insurance commissioner.
State horticultural department-Guy
Graham, state horticultural inspector;
Miss Sewell, stenographer.
Adjutant generals department-Ma-
jor ]. B. Burns, assistant adjutant gem
eral, acting adjutant general, vice c. S.
Moody resigned; Miss Jones, steno-
grapher.
4>b
"Oh, Idaho, You Sunny Fascination
new song. Now on saIe.--Adv. Dbl
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
STRONG EFFORTS BY
THE RUSSIA MS FAIL
Battlefield Cover ed With
Heaps of Dead After Vain
Attempts Were Made to
Hold Positions in Face of
the Attacks BY Austro-
German Troops.

Berlin, Dec. -(Wireless) -Three
thousand prisoners. six cannon and
more than 20 machine guns, fell before
the advancing Teutonic forces in Wall
lachia, according to the Vienna Official
statement of yesterday, received here
tonight.
Northeast and north of Rimnicu
Sarat General Falkenhayn's army is
pushing back the enemy from one no.
sition after another" the statement
said. In the highland northwest of
that city General Delmehsingen's Ans
tro- Hungarian Bavarian troops again
ueIeateu the enemy. Field Marshal
Lieutenant Goldinger's troops in This
group. are engaged in combat before
Dedulesci
STRONG POSITIONS TAKEN.
The northern wing of Archduke
Joseph's army group has joined in the
attack and Austro- Hun aran- German
forces have conquered a number of
strongly fortified positions in upper
Zaballa and Naruya and Putna valleys
During yesterdays combats at Wal
lachia and the mountains west of Fos-
SAM, 5000 prisoners, SIN cannons and
more than 20 machine guns were de-
stroyed.
An Austro- Hungarian air squadron
on Dec. ~, bombarded the railroad sta
ton at Onesci, where d large number
of hostile troops were concentrated,
several buildings being set afire."
The statement also detailed an en-
livening of Italian artillery fire on the
karst plateau and shooting down of an
Italian flyer in the Vippaeh valley.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
INTERVENTION NOT
PART OF THE PLAN
South American Countries
Opposed to No War Ex-
cept as Last Resort-Fi-
nancial Aid for Mexico
One of the Problems to Be
Settled in Near Future.
ANOTHER RAID PLANNED,

Laredo, Tex, Dec. 31.-The
motorcycle machine gun squad
of the Ninth United States in
fantry was rushed to point
near the La Guna ranch 90 miles
south of here on the Rio
Grande. following telephone
advices from that place tonight.
The squad contains six machine
guns.
Military officials refused to
divulgc the reason for the man.
euver, but it was reported that
another large band of Mexican
filibusters We're planning to
cross the Rio Grande into Mex
leo tonight to join the Fehcistas,
operating 4 few miles south of
the border.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
THE SHORTAGE OF WHEAT.

The worlds wheat surplus available
for export a London expert points out,
lis roubhtly about 80 per cent what II
was last year. and the deficit in the
American surplus Is probably still
greater. The deficiency against last
season should be compensated to a
large extent by shipments from India
and Australia. but the question of Sc
curing freight room Is the chief diff
ficulty."-New York Post.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31


willingly submitted to this eonfiscation
to publish their ideas. One particular
apt illustration of the growth of the
freedom for the press was indicated
In the Nossische Zetung's criticism of
/ the method of selecting diplomats The
newspaper said openly that Germany's
| diplomats were accused OF being the
worst in the woodland then went
ahead with specific criticisms of GER
tain diplomatic appointments. This
was almost unheard Of In Germany.
The minglng of royalty with cool
moner has been eXemplfied on ever,
battlefront.
INSTANCES OF klNsHIP.
Two or three instances Of this kim
ship may be cited. First, certain
count whose wife is an American. and
who was serving as captain was
stopped by private soldier and asked
for a match. Before the war eli Il
step was utterly unheard of. again
when the kaiser recently met a lAr;gg
number of citizens in the chaneellor's
palace to discuss the food situation
DR. Charles Mueller-the only speial-
ist office holder present, was singled
out by his majesty for special eonver-
sation.
OF the palpable, material develop
ments of the past year. Germans
foremost achievement has been hef
victory over Rumania. Her occupation
of Little and Great Wallachia gives
her some of the richest farming couii-
try in the world. Her armies swept
forward with such resistless force ana
with such amazing speed that their
booty was an immense store Of grain.
food and other supplies.
The year 1915 saw accord with
America definitely established on the
submarine issue and has proved the
utter failure of the allies Starvation
blockade" The year 1917 will see har-
Messing of the nations unity through
the IMAM power bill already enacted.
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
DEATHS

SUTTON-William Sutton, formerly
of Eagle, died at his home on a ranch
near Barberton Saturday evening. He
was past 20 years of age. Bright's
disease was the cause OF his death. He
is survived by wife. one son and one
daughter. who were present when the
end came. No funeral arrangements
have yet been made.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31

near Saltillo, and Monterey. federal
agents here are inclined to believe to-
night that Villa with his main army
is somewhere between Torreon and
Chihuahua City.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
cOAl-cOAL

Better coal; cleaner coal. Boise Coal
Co. Phone 116. Adv. il
An electrically lighted cross revolves
on top of a San Francisco steeple.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
WEEk-POcATELL
January S-13.

Five big conventions. See Oregon
short Line agents for excursion rates.
ADV. ID. Is. q, 81; J. l, a, I.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31

Four hundred of the 500 German
missionaries engaged i'm different
parts of the British empire before the
war, were in India.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
HEAVY LOSSES FOR RUSSIANS
Driven from Positions After MAKING
Desperate Stand East of
Rimnicu- Sarat.

Berlin, Dec. 3o.-(Wireless)-
attempts of Russians to clinch their
places in strong positions prepared east
OF Rimnicu- Sarat, between the Rimnicu
and Buzeu rivers failed by defeat of
the retreating enemy troops. the mill
tary critic OF the press bureau declared
tonight
The Russians. he said, were defeate |
despite the fact that the terrain they
selected was excellently fitted for de-
Tense, being covered with rivulets.
ponds and extensive lakes. The Rus
slams defeat. it was said, was shown
by battlefield many yards deep COW
cred with heaps of dead enemy troops.
STATION DEFENDED.
In spite of tenacious defense" the
statement said, the positions were
taken with such velocity that the Rus
slams succeeded in destroying only one
bridge south of the town. while the
most important bridge across the
Rimnik fell unchanged into the hands
of the German conauerors. The rail-
road station was stubbornly defended
to the last by the Russians, and the
last trains We're crowded by fleeing
Russians, which were, however, at
tackled by batteries Of their German
prosecutors"
The statement also detailed success
ful advances west Of Rimnicu- Sarat
and capture of Dumitresti and said in
Dobrud1a the Russians, making des-
perate efforts to avert danger from the
German menace at the bridgehead at
Macln and far into the Danube
swamps, were swept back again.
The critic concluded by reciting that
the car issued statement belittling
the German successes on the ground
that the Rumanians were inexperienced
in war but points out that the defeats
We're inflicted upon experienced Rus
sian army corps.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
coAL-coAL.

For good strong coal, Phone 116.
Boise Coal Co. Adv. il
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
GERMAN nation GOING
THROUGH REVOLUTION

Continued from First Page)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31

Baggage delivery. Auto delivery for
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
VILLA NOW NEARING MONTEREY.
Carranza Troops Flee From City and
Others Await Arrival to Join
Bandit Forces.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 30.-Members OF
the Mexican revolutionary junta here.
declared tonight tina 1000 men of the
carranZista garrison at Monterey,
principal city of northeastern Mexico,
fled toward the American border upon
the approach of Il division of Sillistas.
and that 800 others with two generals
remained in the city TO join the bandit
chieftain's forces.
1t was further state that Villa left
5000 men in ne vicinity of Torreon,
which has not been completely evae-
uated by the Nilistas. and that the
merged outlaw bands of Manuel Oehoa
and Colonel Tamez, numbering more
than 1000 men, are now near Villa
Ahumada, midway between the border
and Chihuahua City.
From no other source. however. has
confirmation been obtainable OF these
rapid gains in number of followers and
existence of territorial control by the
bandit leader.
AMMUNITION RUSHED NORTH.
knowledge that trainload OF rifles
and ammunition was being rushed
north from Mexico City was the direct
cause of Villas raid upon Torreon,
United States department agents here
learned today The munitions were
part of shipment OF a million rounds
from the United States. brought
through Vera Cruz few weeks ago In
sympathy with the embargo. Villa,
learning that trainload was sent
north. raided Torreon and captured 1t.
At once liberal supplies were issued TO
each of his followers. Sixteen pieces
of artillery. abandoned by the garris-
on. also fell into the hands of Villa.
Despite reports of Villista activities
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31
ALLIES REFUSE TO CON-
slider PEACE PROPOSAL
Continued from First Page)

strong today as in 1914.
After the violations (by the central
powers) and their engagement in the
war, they (the allies) cannot end the
war at Germanys suggestion without
any conditions with which to open ne
gotiations.
The German proposal is not an Of
fer OF peace. The proposition appears
more like a war maneuver than an Of
fer Of peace.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31

Oh, Idaho, You Sunny Fascination"
new song. Now on sale.-Adv. Dbl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-09

CHICAGO, Dec. Erred Fulton. the
Minneapolis giant who considers him
self tho logical contender for the heavy
weight championship Of the universe has
breezed into town and has established
camp on the traiNof Jess willard of ltog
crs park and the rest Of the world. In
company with Frank Force. his optims-
tie manager. no viii stick around until
he gets a definite ''ycs' or mo" from the
champion relative to n chance nj the
title Some time before the moon gets
into real competition with the bulbs and
arcs Force and Wizards pilot. Tom
Jones. are expected to sit I'm prellml-
nary pIrley
Fulton. looking as ~ rs the w"ll
known first violin, is willing TO do any
thing within reason TO Eet Willard into
"A ring with him lie does not openly
aaunt his prowcss nor does ne say he
can make willard slip the championship
crown to his dome, but he does believe
ne is more capable OF giving the cham
pion real fight than any OF the other
big fellows In the game,
"I'l Fight hnyone"-Wl''srd.
willard doesn't syem TO know whole
lot about the plan Of Tex Ncknrd In New
YORK., and Tom Jones says he has not
been approached formally concerning a
match with the pride " France. But
willard is willing provided, and All that
"Il fight anybody IN the world sad
Big Jess today. III the Inducements are
satisfactory. Being champion, ! have CON
siderable to say, OF course, but am not
going to be unreasonable. | can get INTO
condition for fight IN siN weeks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-09
MILLION DOLLAR BASEBALL PLANT TO
BE BUILT FOR NEW YORK AMERICANS

NEW YORK. Doc 9.-CAptAiu Til
Huston aud Colonel Jacob RUPERT own
crs " the New York Yankees. are mai.
Ink plans for the erection OF 1000 0o0
baseball plant which they hone 20 have
ready for dedication when tho season of
1918 commences
LIKE many biz lcasuc club owners,
the bosses VI tho Nnnks do not alto
guthvr approve ~ staging AmrrlCnn
and National league games In the same
enclosure and they have the feeling
also that they have worn out their wei.
come ~ the Polo grounds Hence they
are going ahead with plans Tor bic,
up.t date plant " their own and Ms
srou ms they decide ON location the
tcontracts viii be let and work started
with rush
Huston and Rupert you see, ARE hook
ing forward 70 an American league pen
nnnt and whom they succeed I'm winning
, one thcy do not want togo into n world y
series using someone Clsr's property
! Last fall when the Red SuN transferred
their games with the Dodgers 10 Brave
] Field I'm Hoston thpr" wnH much unfn
vornhle comment made hv the baseball
| public, for II appeared that there vas
! too much cooperation between the Ma
! tlonnl aud American leagues Hnd the
! thought ~ II robbed the hig series uf iis
! sttnCtiveneas
| No the Yankee owners have taken
| their cue from the Boston situation nnl
| they mean 10 he prepared. II II known
| that the owners of the Giants would
/ rather keep the Polo grounds sacred u
National league ball They want the his.
Il totic old grounds all to themselves
II The question OF location for the PRO
posed Yankee plant Ia all that has beer