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Evening star., 1916-06-27
EXEMPTS 1O4 NAVY YARD
MEN FROM MILITIA DUTY

Their work in making
ammunition is more impor-
tant to the government than
it would be in shooting it,"
was the reason given by
Secretary Baker in directing
the honorable discharge of
lO4 members of the District
National Guard who are en-
ployed in the gun factory at
the Washington navy yard.
That action was taken at the
suggestion of the Secretary
of the Navy that the work
at the local yard would be
delayed by the loss of the
services of these men. The
army defense act exempts
artifcers and employees of
navy yards and arsenals
from service with the or
ganized militia
Evening star., 1916-06-27
Half Million For Equipment.

Gen. William NJ. Black. chief of en-
'gineers. and his assistant. Capt. Alvin
B. Barber, announced that they will
have spent for equipment half a mil
lion dollars easily between yesterday
and July /. "in ordering explosives.
picks. shovels, portable searchliehts
for wagons and hand searchlights,
rockets for trench warfare pontoon
material and everything necessary to
complete the equipment of the troops
already ordered out" Gen. Black also
stated that it looked as If the army
would have to call for volunteer en-
gineers, "as the National Guard has not
got Them
Evening star., 1916-06-27
Mexican Lighthouses Unreliable.

A wireless message has besn sent
broadcast to ships At sea. warning
them not to be guided BY all light
houses on the Mexican coasts. 4 few
lights have been sxtinguished and the
characteristics Of othSrs changed 90
that dependence cannot bs placed on
them
Evening star., 1916-06-27
Body of C. H. Bingham to be Moved

President Wilson has signed an or
der authorizing the health officer of the
District of Columbia to issue a permit
for the removal of the remains of
Charles H. Bingham from Congressional
cemetery to Lock Haven, Pa.
Evening star., 1916-06-27
Precipitate Retreat
of Austrians Causes
Rejoicing All Over Italy

LONDON, June 27.-Reports from the
front state that the Italians are ao-
vancing all along the Trentino sector
reconquering positions which the Aus
trians had occupied and capturing men.
arms, ammunition. provisions ana all
kinds of supplies which the Austrians
were obliged to abandon in precipitaatee az e
retreat. All Italy is rejoicing over the
withdrawal of the Austrians SIX weeks
after their offensive movement on the
Trentino front began.
Arsiero The war office also announced
the capture of Mounts Fiara, Taverle;
Spitz. Kesserle and Gina Della Satte ana
the crests on the Calderia and Campan-
ella.
The latest Austrian communication
admits that the Austrians have short
ened their fighting front in the itallan
theater between the Rivers Brenta and
Etsch. The retirement here. II is
claimed. was unhindered by the ltal-
ianS,
Evening star., 1916-06-27
italian Official Report.

In addition to the bulletin announcing
the Austrian retreat north of the Man.
drielle road. the Italian war office is
sued the following statement covering
the various fields of operations.
I'VE advanced from the Arsa valley to
the Settle Communi plateau. In the Arsa
southwest of Monte Lemerle. Our line de-
tachments drove in the enemy at the
head of tie Monte Pruche ravine and Pc
gan an advance to the Posina valley. The
greatest progress was made on the right
flank, where we occupied Pria Fora and
pushed to the outskirts of Arsiero
"On the Sette Communi plateau we oc-
cupied the northern slopes of Monte Busl-
boIo, Belmonte. Pannoccio. Bareo and
Cengio southwest of the line running
through Monte Longara. Gallo. Asiago
and Cesuna, on which We are firmly es-
tablished Northeast of the plateau We
took Monte Cimone and Monte Castellaro
and Monte Dele, west of Gina di Cal
-
Evening star., 1916-06-27
100 German Batteries in Action.

An official review Of the fighting on
the verdun front during the last week
says the bombbardment assumed char
acter of unheard-of violence June %.
and that French observers counted
100 German batteries in action. They
were concentrating their principal ef-
forts on the region of Froide Terre
and Fleury, east of Verdun.
On Saturday the Germans succeeded
in penetrating the village of Fleury,
the account says, but the French were
able to hold the greater part of the
town. Two new German divisions
which had been taken from other fronts
were identified.
Evening star., 1916-06-27
ALLIED OFFENSIVE
ON ALL FRONTS IS
BELIEVED At HAND
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flames"
German Statement.
The onicial German statement today
says:
"On the British front and the north
ern wing of the French army patrol
lighting developed. Numerous gas and
smoke clouds fIoated toward US. They
did no damage to the Germans. and at
some places floated back to the enemy
trenches. The enemy hre was directed
with especial intensity against US on
both sides Of the Somme.
LAS a result of the bombardment OF
Nesle by the French. twenty-five OF
their own countrymen were either
killed or wounded.
"On the right bank of the Meuse.
French attacks northwest and west of
the armored work of Thiaumont and
southwest of Fort Vaux were in
effective. In Chapitre wood an enemy
detachment of two officers and few
dozen men was surprised and its mem
bers made prisoner"
Evening star., 1916-06-27
Three Months OF Lost Time.

There has been three months of Lost
time. Today II we had to push an expo
dit!oa across the border there 10 not 4
man At fo- the task. but the regular
army"
Mr.. Sherman told how private citizens
of Chicago made n subscription to buy
machine guns for tho National Guard,
only to ind that not a yuH could be
bough., as the factories were making
.hem TO send to Europe.
You can't take them over. either, un-
less you declare war exclaimed Mr..
Sherman. This Is the result OF watch
full waiting: this is your bossted pre-
paredness This Is tho way We have
muddled things through: We have always
Gone IL. and suppose We always shall. II
Is worse than q crime 20 have wasted
these three long months. Here we are,
walking IN FOOLS paradise. hoping that
somsthieg viii happen to take " out Of
our 1eU61A"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05

start on their million-dollar special
across the continent to awaken the en-.
thusiasnl of the mothers and women
who carry the burden of our national
greatness on their shoulders to vote for
their idol, Hughes.
In it will not be difficult for the
rank and llle of the com ON ,eople To
see the hypocrisy of this NOV, mcnt,
fostered by an element whose sacri
Iglous fingers are dripping with the
fat and sweat that has been wrunp
from the lives of thousands of tojlers
during the half century of republican
control of this government.
The four million voting women of
the west stand for social Justice; for
the eight hour day; the minimum wage
the mothers pensions, for rccril of cor,
rupt public officials. They have won
the vote by their own efforts. They
are dangerous to privilege. 1t remains
to be seen whether the feminine evan
gels of privilege can sway their opin.
ions.,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
STOCK TO THE VALUE OF $4,000
SHIPPED OUT ON TWO SPECIALS
THIRTY-TH CARLOADS OF
STOCK TAKEN OUT THE FIRST
OF THE WEEK-MOSTLY SALM-
ON RIVER STOCK

Several weeks ago this paper chro-
nicled the shipment of $4,000 worth of
stock from Grangeville ON special
train and playing the same up in big
headlines and now comes another ship
ment which left Tuesday morning that
means return of from fifty to sixty
thousand dollars. One man alone re-
ceived check from local buyers for
$22, ,70S, this sum being in payment for
his bunch of hogs and pretty good bunch
at that.
The shipment was made up Of hogs,
cattle and sheep and came principally
from the Salmon river section and the
mountains. The stock was loaded
Tuesday and consisted of two trains
carrying a total of thirty three cars
1t is estimated the value of the shipment
was in the neighborhood of 100000. We
understand that by the time the train
arrived at the top of the hill a sufficient
number of cars Of stock had beer
picked up to bring the total ship
ment for the day from the prairie points
up to forty-five cars.
Among those selling to the local buy
ers here are: Hibbs and Hagan, Duck
Steen, Frank Hogan, Plat Talbot
Harrah, Gus Wickman, VIM. Shuch
Rich Nash, Frank Taylor and others.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
$500 FINE FOR MCPHERSON.
Held to be Guilty of Petty Larceny by
Justice Garets-3 Days Trial.

Saturday the trial of the case against
John Mcpherson, a rancher who lives
near Grangeville, charged with petty
larceny was concluded after three days
litigation in the justice court of ID. w.
Garets before whom the case was tried
Two charges were preferred against Nc
Pherson, both for grand larceny, fol
stealing wheat of George Wilkin and
Wiley Knighton. The charge preferred
by Wilkin was first tried and the case
was reduced to charge OF petty lar
ceny, a jury being waived by agreement
and it being consented that the court
hear the case.
Mcpherson alleged in defense thai
he procured the grain of stranger
whom he met on the road, whose name
did not know, and to whom he traded {
set of harness for the grain. Proof wal
made by the state that part of the
grain came from the place of Georg'
Wilkin, the sacks being marked, being
found in the possession of Mcpherson
after search had been made by thu
sheriff. The defendant was fount
guilty by Justice Garets and fine o.
$500 imposed which includes the cost
in the case.
The state was assisted in the prose
cution by w. n. Scales, and the defen
dant was represented by E. M. Griffith
The other charge which stood agains
Mcpherson for appropriating the grain
of Knighton was dropped after the trial
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
FORD TELLS WHY FOR WILSON
President Has Headed Off the Invinsi.
BILE Government, Says Capitalist.

Associated Press Dispatch.
Detroit, Sept. 2S.-Henry Ford an
nounced his reasons for supporting
President Wilson:
Il IN for Wilson because he knows
unseen hands are seeking control of the
government, and is heading them off.
This is prove by his refusal to rush
into war with Mexico, sacrificing the
lives of young Americans to save dol
lars Wall street gambled in Mexico.
The country's welfare demands
Wilson s reelection. Republicans are
raising great roar about the eight
hour law, and how it hampers business.
| say from experience the eight-hour
law helps business. Business men and
employers hostile to it don t know their
business.
"We've had eight hours in the Ford
factory three years. We made more
money each year and proved it's merits
American business today has a
momentum no man, or group of men can
stop. The tariff is nothing but hot
house remedy. 1t may make business
sprout for a while, but it's effect is
artificial. 1t cannot produce hardy
business plant.
~ know Hughes has Teddy and Wall
street behind him. l I'm a republican
but I'M for Wilson. And I'M repub.
lican for the same reason 1 have ears:
| was born that way. | am for Wilson
because l believe he can better enhance
prosperity, and assure peace, than Other
candidates. Any one who does not
want peace, and wants to gamble with
prosperity should vote against him. -
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
THE KOOSK|A FAIR
PROVES USUAL
SUCCESS
CLEARWATER TOWN EXTENDS
GENUINE WELCOME AND HOSPI-
TALITY TO HER VISITORS.
fine EXHIBITS AND PROGRAM
Exhibit Hall Well Filled-Wild West
and Water Sports Make Up Ex-
cellent Program.

OF the fairs held in the smaller COM
munities Kooskia puts up one of the
best shows in this section and while not
as large as some others, in the way of
a good time and cordial treatment there
is no town that surpasses it and few
that are is equal. The writer has been
visiting the fair at that point for the
past several years and finds the feeling
Of genuine cordiality extended to visi-
tors remains the same which convinces
one it is sincere and genuine. Seems
just like a big family gathering at
which you are expected and fellow ex-
periences a Joy that comes with return
ing to the old home and meeting up with
old friends.
This year a very successful fair was
staged as is always the case. There
were no flaring bills put out over the
country announcing attractions and
events that are never held but in quiet
and modest way the people were in
formed of the coming event and cor
daily invited to attend. There were
exhibits of the finest o. fruits and
vegetables, livestock and poultry and
when it comes to their schools, well
that section of the county does not
overlook the fact that proper encourage
ment is given the children as great
deal of the space in the display of the
work of the school children which IS
quite creditable.
The parade given on Friday was well
arranged and consisted of many pretty
floats. In the way of entertainment
the wild west feature was given con-
siderable attention and well worth the
price of admission charged at the grand
stand. The river afforded and oppor-
tunitv for various water sports which
included an interesting number OF
events.
There was no ovyrcharging for rooms
or meals and every citizen of Kooskia
seemed to take it upon himself to see
the stranger was property cared foi
and when il comes to acting as hostess
well Kooskia deser, es lot more nice
things said about it than we have II
this short item.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
RENEWED ACTIVITY
ON SOUTH FORK
ROAD
H. A. CALKINs, OF THE FOREST
SERVICE, HERE TO SURVEY
ROUTE.
AIMS FOR 6 PER CENT GRADE
Estimated That The Work VIII be
Completed In About -Four
Weeks.

The Forest Service is again taking
up active work on the location of road
up the South Fork of the Clearwater
II. A. Calkins, location engineer of the
Forest Service, with headquarters at
Missoula, Mont, is in the city and fol
the enlightment of the public gave
out the following statement:
"In October, 1915, / made location
survey for road from point near
Mt. Idaho to the South Fork Bridge
as considerable heavy grade is encoun
tered on this route as well as heavy
work, it was considered advisable to
investigate further in the hopes Of
finding a route from Grangeville to the
river with a much lighter grade. | ex
pect to make a survey to determine
this and at the same time collect suf
ficient data to enable me to report OF
the alignment grade and construction
cost, over the entire route from Grange
Vile to Elk City. This will require
from three to four weeks.
"In the event that the necessary
local cooperation is provided it is quit
possible that the government will adop
this project as one to receive early at
tention.
"The standards by which the govern
ment roads are constructed, under tn
present system, are such as to insur
the best results from the point o
grade alignment, road surface an
drainage structures. A maximum grad
of 6 per cent is used and extremel.
sharp turns avoided, such as are com
monty found on mountain roads. Fo
the drainage structures concrete
masonry, corrugated iron pipes, as wei
as timber, are used, while for the roa
surface if the local material will not in
sure hard surface, good surfacin
material is hauled in.o
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
FINISH WORK ON BROWN TRAIL

Last week Ranger Tom Crossley and
three guards working under him finish
ed work on the Brown trail which leads
from the Big Cove to the Mcconnell
ranch. There is a good trail now open
straight through from Grangeville to
Orogrande. The road through the cove
to the old Geary and Gilbert placers
where the government trail commences
is in need of some work to put it in
good passable condition. A slide which
came in on the old road last spring
makes travelling bad for quite dis.
tance
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
AT COLUMBUS SCHOOL HOUSE.

neligious service was held at the
Columbus school last Sunday. The
meeting was conducted by Rev. G. r.
Chase. After the preaching the young
people organized a Sunday school and
bible study class.
Cross country hikes are now in vogue.
Miss Minnie Wasmunt and Mrs. John
Mires walked in from their home nine
miles north of town on Saturday.
Some of the young folks of Columbus
enjoyed a camp fire picnic Sunday af
ternopn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
DIR. SMITH TO MOSCOW.

Dir. IL. j, Smith loaded Il ear with live
stock and personal effects the first of
the week and shipped the same to his
new home at Moscow and left with his
family by auto for the same place We'd
nesday morning. DR.. Reilly, who sue
ceeds to DR.. Smiths practice, is ex-
pected here early next week from
Genesee. DR.. and Mrs. Smith leave
many friends here who wish them the
best of success in their new home
Cottonwood Chronicle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
eRANGEvILLE GIRL MARRIEs.

Miss Esther NanSise, youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank VanSise,
prominent pioneers of Idaho county, was
united in marriage at Ephrata, Wash
ington to Lloyd Brotherton, young
man who came here from Hillyard
Wash, some time ago and has been EN-
ployed in the Day 4 Abramson barber
shop until recently when he left fol
Ephrata where he is now located
Their many friends in Grangeville ex
tend hearty congratulations
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05

paralytic stroke as result of an acci-
dent by being thrown from buggy,
and has been an invalid and AT times,
helpless, since that time.
He has been faithfully cared for by
his wife, who, with the children, are
left to mourn his loss. Also twenty
grandchildren and twelve great grand
children.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05

w. J. Harrah of Freedom, came out
from the river the first of the week
with shipment of stock which he sold
at long prices to local buyers. Mr..
Harrah is an enthusiastic democrat
and declares Wilson's election is abso-
lutely certain.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
APOLOGIES.

The ladies of the Civic Club wish
the public, especially those who attend
ed the production of "The Melting
Pot' to know that the absence of
music was due to the late arrival of
instructions received by the club in this
respect. Then the inability of the
company to use their special scenery on
account of insufficient stage room, was
another disappointment to the club as
well as the public, and much regretted
by the ladies.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
Continued on page s.
THE HIGHEST TRIBUTE

"Sam Blythe" reports B. L.
t., in the Chicago Tribune"
"is telling a story about
Western man who went to hear
Mr.. Hughes and was asked what
he thought of the candidate. He
replied that the speech was all
right but that Mr.. Hughes looked
like a man who, if he We're not
a candidate would vote for VIII
son.
That's the most flattering
thing yet said about Candidate
Hughes.-Duluth "Herald. +"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05

George w. Marshall of the Salmon
river country, was in the city yesterday
looking after business matters.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
THEIR WIRES CROSSED

With Republicans the stump attempting to have
it appear that American prosperity due to sales of war
munitions the disclosures of Senator Penrose ir the
Senate are interesting. The revenue bill pend
ing August "a last and Senator Penrose took the floor
oppose the tax the profits of the munitions bust
ness, which has since become law
II think it is not exaggeration to say Penrose de
clared 'hat large majority of the manufacturers who
went into the munitions business have not Jared well;
many have gone into bankruptcy; many have made
no money at ALL some have made fair profit and, of
course, very few have made good profits"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-10-05
TO THE VOTERS OF IDAHO COUNTY.

TO THE VOTERS COUNTY
Since our
position
Randall County therefore the following statement
Randall County and
that introduce support hav
Randall
the territory formerly
known inten to be Randall County.
N. B PETTIBONE, Candidate for State Senator
JOHN t. QUINLAN, Candidate for Representative.
W. B. HUssMAN Candidate for Representative
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-21
THAT AMERICAN PLAN

Some Philadelphia paper reused up
once to record this dialogue: We'll.
she makes him good wife. doesn't
she?' Yes, indeed, and she makes
him a good husband, too" That's
another angle on the modern Ameri.
can scheme tif there is one,D of fam,
lily life. We are all accustomed to
seeing the wife determine where the
family is to live what church they
are to go to, where the children are
to get their schooling, what lines of
work the boys are to take up. what
chances the girls are to have at get
ting married Except in so far as the
younger women may have a saw them
selvesD, what standard Of Twin IN,
FAMILY is to maintain, etc, etc. but
it's rather shock to be told eyer
III Jest. that she is also the master nj
lot OF what should be their ioint.stocE
/ craft What has become of the old
fashioned husband. with a touch Of
Dombey in him. who had chart anG
a compass of his own and an eve FL,
the fixed stars of this life's sky9 Havs
golf and the automobile so prolonged
mans period of infancy that woman
is now the maturer being and has +,
do the family steering?-Collier,,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-21
Continued on Page )


in schools as a means of education,
but also in the Sunday schools and
other religious classes, and we feel,
therefore that Lakeland is entitled to
the advantages of other cities.
There will be no attempt to shown
moving pictures on Sundays against
the will of the people at large, but if
the people want them this company
will see that performances is given in
a manner in keeping of the Sabbath.
We desire TO know the wish of the
people in this matter, and for that
reason have placed a list in the of.
fees of the two newspapers and in
the Office of the Casino Theatre, upon
which we would like to have the sig.
nature of people expressing their wish
either for or against Sunday pictures.
o. C. HARRIS.
Manager.