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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-04-28

Those who have returned from
Twin Falls after attendance at the
state convention, state that this was
the best gathering of the kind seen
in this state for more than ten
years. OF the 612 accredited dele
gates to the convention there were
present something over 400 in person,
and there was represented the entire
vote of the convention save 4S be-
ing representatives of counties so
distant in point of time from Twin
Falls that the delegates could not
attend Some of the delegates pres
emit, and notably those from Idaho
county, travelled so hours to reach
Twin Falls.
The delegates elected are regarded
as fairly representative of the vary
ing factions in Idaho politics. AL
though the convention was strongly
pro-Borah in sentiment there is nc
particular evidence of this in the
delegation sent to Chicago. MOI
were any instructions given the dele
cation nor any particular evidence
in the platform OF an expected effort
in Borahs interest at the nationa.
convention The republican delega-
tons besides Senators Borah anC
Brady. includes Judge James F
Ailshie and 2 r. Whitla Of Coeui
d'Alene; Stanley A. Easton, Sho'
shone county; John w. Hart, O.
Jefferson: e. H. Dewey of Canyon
F. w. Gooding of Lincoln The al
ternates were c. F. Koelsch of Ada
II. c. ,Baldridge of Canyon; VIM. Z
Lee of Latah; r. c. Beach of Ne
Perez; L. r. Thomas of Bingham
Ezra Burrell of Bear Lake o. NJ
Van Tassel of Fremont l. f. Rock
well of Blaine.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-04-28

The progressive state convention
which was held in Boise on Satur-
day last, in the resolutions passed,
was insistent that the only man of
presidential stature in the United
States was Colonel Roosevelt. and
the delegation was instructed to be
for him all the way through. 1t
was decided that there should be
sixteen delegates, each Of whom be-
ing entitled to half a vote. The
delegates selected were: r. s. Sher-
idan, Ada; Paul Davis. Ada; H
2. McElroy, Ada; ]. NJ. Ingersoll
BannOck; A. D. Ashbaugh, Bannock;
c. o. Pierce. Bannock; w. a. White
Nez Perez; c. D. Evans, Bingham
L. NJ. Earle, Bonneville, F. j. Wal
mesley, Canyon; s. l.. Kennedy, Can
yon; Chris Jensen, Madison; A. l.
Swim, Twin Falls; S. T. Jordan
Kootenai. Although the call for the
convention provided for a member
ship of something like $40 delegates
less than $50 were in attendance
these representing party organiza.
ton in only a few of the countie:
Of the state. e.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-04-28

On the demand of one of the mem
bers of the state land board, the
following data regarding the state
land department has recently been
gathered and can be depended upon
as accurate:
Total acreage now under lease.
914,471.S acres. Applications for leas-
es already filed and waiting issu-
ance when added TO the above amount
equal in excess OF 100000 acres
of land leased.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-04-28

If YOU have something
to sell, advertise in the
Herald, and get results.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
OTHER ATTACKS
CHECKED BY
French FIRE
GREECE UNC0NDIrONALLY AC-
CEPTS DEMANDS OF ENTENTE
P0WERS-KAISER SENDS HIS
THANKS BY SUBMARINE TO
ALFONSO
(By Associated Press.)

London, June 22.-The Germans
heavily attacked the French lines on
the Verdun front last night, captur-
ing the first line trenches between
Fuminwood and Chanois, says a
French statement. The German at
tack followed a heavy bombardment.
The attack on the slope of Dead
Mans Hill was checked by the gre
made detachments. There was a vio-
lent engagement west and south Of
Fort Vaux on the right bank of the
river. A German grenade attack was
checked by French fire. Madrid re-
porta tAe arrival at Cartagena of the
German submarine U-S5, which is
supposedly carrying an autographed
letter from Kaiser Wilhelm to King
Alfonso thanking the Spanish mon
arch for his reception of interned
Germans from Kamerum,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
WALKING GROWING IN
POPULARITY IN EUROPE
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, June 22. 2.-Pedestrianism Is
being revived in France. The women
particularly are taking to walking,
even though they may have ample
means to indulge in motoring, both
for the healthful exercise and the
economy. The new and more COM
modious styles Of women's skirts
made walking easier, and there is a
certain amount OF rusticity about the
new fashions that does not go we'll
with the motor car, and 1t is sug-
gested that this latter point has been
an asthetic reason for the revival Of
walking.
Every morning the popular alleys
of the Bois de Bologne are turned
into training quarters by these new
adopts of pedestrianism. The reduced
number of motor cars flying around
Paris and the consequent diminution
of the dust nuisance on the suburban
roads has made walking to Saint
Cloud and other delightful spots
more comfortable.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
VAST THRONCS LAST NIGHT
CHEERED SOLDIER BOYS AS
THEY LEFT HERE FOR SERVICE
100000 ITALIAN SOLDIERS
HAVE LIVED IN AMERICA
(By Associated Press.)

Rome, June 22.--The number oi
present italian soldiers who have
either been to the United States or
else have relatives ther is estimated
as high as 100000, a proportion
that is said to be larger in this re-
spect than that of any other army
in Europe.
Everywhere on the Italian front
the American visitor finds men who
have. been to the United States, and
they usually seem proud of the fact.
On a recent visit to the war zone,
correspondent was trying to get a
train for a certain place and in
broken Italian he asked one of the
soldier-police for some necessary in
formation II don't know anything
about this town, I'm from New
York." replied the carablniere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
Washington Wants To Hear
From Pershing Before Plan
OF Further Action Is Decided
BELIEVED BY u OFFICIALS THAT INCIDENT Is NOT ACT OF
WAR, BUT MsUNDERsTAN NDMG BETWEEN suBoR.
DNATE COMMANDERS

foreign Office announcing clash be-
tween the Mexican and the American
troops at Carrizal. saying the de fac
to government found it difficult to
understand why the Americans were
so far from their base, was delivered
to Lansing by Ambassador Designate
Arrendondo today. Arrendondo, af-
ter seeing Lansing, said he had asked
explanations of why the troops were
approaching Carrizal and reported
the action to General Pershing, who
is occupying Casas Grandes and
Neuve Casas Grandes. Secretary
Lansing had no official information
concerning the Carrizal affairs, and
did not know whether the Mexican
towns were occupied or not. Are
dondo said he called Lansing's atten-
tion to what he called a lack of
prudence of the American command
er in approaching the Mexican rail
way"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
TO
DRAFT M|L|T|ANEN
IMMEDIATELY into
REGULAR Army
CBy Associated Press.)

Washington, June %. Secretary
Baker conferred with President Wil-
son this morning on the Mexican sit
uation, and later conferred with Sec
retary Lansing He submitted to
Chairman Hay, Of House military
committee, a resolution authorizing
the president to draft all militiamen
who are willing TO take the federal
oath Immediately into the regular
army. Hay will ask for immediate
action tomorrow
The resolution given Hay would
provide for service during period
Of emergency instead Of a period
of war" It would authorize the pres-
ident 10 combine incomplete units,
bring them to war strength, and to
appoint officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
ARRANGING FOR STATE
s. s. CONVENTION HERE

Mr.. R. c.. Weidler, general sec
retary of the Florida Sunday School
Association, was in town yesterday
and met the members of the Chamber
of Commerce, the pastors of the
churches and the Sunday school su-
perintendents in conference concern
ing the State Sunday school conven-
tion which meets here next Novem-
ber. Plans were worked out for this
meeting and preparations for the
convention will be given in the fall.
Those who were present at this
meeting were Rev. Stacy, Rev. Lowe,
Rev Callahan, Rev. Wear, Rev.
Veach, Messrs. Holwotrhy and
Moore.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
GERMANS IN fierce
ATTACK ON VFRDUN
FRONT CAPTURE LINE
Of French TRENCHES
FOUR DROWNED IN
RIVER ON EAST COAST

Merritt, June 22.-Details of the
drowning of four people, three of
them small children, in Banana river
last week, have just reached here.
Miss Florence Ramsey and three
small nieces, all girls, lost their
lives when a sailboat capsized. The
boat was managed by j. j. Ramsey,
father of the unfortunate young
woman, and grandfather OF the
children, and the accident occurred
when Mr.. Ramsey tried to sail
through a stiff wind to a small is
land where the family proposed to
camp
The boat was an ordinary rowboat
equipped with sail and it carried
six people, a tent and provisions for
a month. About a mile off shore the
wind shifted and capsized the craft.
Mr.. Ramsey made efforts to save his
daughter and grandchildren. A boy
saved his life by clinging to the boat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
mott Claims Correct Count
Will Give Him Big Lead

"If l did not fight to assert my
rights, l would not be doing justice
to my thousands of friends nor to
myself.
Mr.. Cats has gone into the court
in Alachua county for the purpose Of
trying to secure seventy-four votes to
be counted for him. alleging that
these seventy-four votes are neces-
sary to secure his nomination, from
which 1t must be admitted that he
recognizes the vote to be exceedingly
close on the returns that have been
made.
For my part ! am willing and
shall insist that the votes cast in ey-
cry precinct in the State where there
is evidence of incorrect returns, by
reason of Irregularities, mistakes OF
otherwise, shall be fairly and accur-
ately recounted.
'fNo one should be opposed to an
open investigation Such investiga-
tion will not change the result
where the election has been held
fairly and the result accurately re-
turned. No honest Democrat desires
otherwise. Such an investigation
and recount will tend to purify the
ballot box in the future.
Il am satisfied that a majority of
the Democratic voters of the State
have cast their vote for me, and 1
feel bound in duty to do all in my
power to have their vote accurately
counted and the result accurately
and speedily declared.
I'm taking this action l have the
assurance that 1 am meeting the
wishes of the large majority of DEM
ocratic voters of Florida.
'T have directed mandamus pro
ceeding, a recount of the voters, to
be filed in several counties already,
and Others will follow before the end
of this week.
Il wish to express my apprecia-
lion Of the cooperation and support
thus far given me by my friends
throughout the State ip getting to
gether the information sent me from
all sections, and also the assurance
of further cooperation in making
this fight on behalf of the Demo
cratic majority of tn State OF Flor.
ida W. v. KNOTT
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

Washington, June 22.-The ad-
|ninistration sees no reason in the
Mexican accounts Of the Carrizal
|shsh to change their policy. There
|Ein be no decision until General
|Perhing reports. President Wilson
bid he would view the fight as an
Incident for which the subordinate
Ommanders were responsible and
bat it would not likely precipitate
ghting,. A Mexican foreign office
bmmunication sought an explana-
bon of the presence of American
nops so far from their base. The
bne and contents OF the communica-
Jon were taken to indicate that Car
bnza seeks to disclaim any respon-
(bility. The administration makes
plain that Carranza is not trying
expel the Americans by force.
Neither General Funston. nor
Ashington had any official report
the Carrizal fight UP to ten
elock. Secretary Baker said that he
heard unoficially of an alleged
Itement that Obregon was assum-
the responsibility for orders Civ
to the Mexican detachment which
lacked the Americana.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

Many persons witnessed the arrest
of two youths by Plant City soldiers
at the Lakeland station Tuesday, but
very few understood the circum-
stances. The following account of
the matter from the Plant City
Courier will be of interest:
when the summons to report to
the armory was sent out to Plant
City's crack company Of Guardsmen
yesterday, many Of the boys hurried
to the armory, glad that the orders
for which they had been waiting had
finally come. This was the case with
most, and 1t was just as well, for
there was no chance to duck or
take to the bay-heads to eYade the
call, as was quickly demonstrated by
two who thought to absent them
"The squad leader sent for e. P.
Sparkman and Arthur c. Berry yes
terday afternoon when they failed to
appear at the armory, returned with
his detachment, reporting no trace
of the men.
Captain Vestel summoned Lieut..
l.. E. Goodrich. instructed him to
put ON his side arms. select a detach-
ment, impress car into service, and
find Sparkman and Berry and bring
them to the armOry. The orders were
short, concise, with no explanation,
but to Just find them and bring them
to the armory.
Corporal Amos L. Sparkman was
detailed and given last opportunity
before leaving to drive his fathers
big studebaker Six, the car i'm
pressed, and Artifieer r. G. Hutch
inson selected to complete the search
party. Going to the homes of the
boys the only Information ELECTED
was that each had gone down town
at eleven o'clock and had not re-
turned. Some thirty minutes was re-
quired before a hot trail' was dis
covered, and then the big car was
turned toward Lakeland and opened
wide.
"Chief Ellis. Of Lakeland. was
awaiting. and had already sent out
a search in response TO a call before
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
Plant City Boys Had Cold
Feet; Captured In Lakeland

the squad left Plant City. No trace
of the men had been found, but the
city was searched, and second
round of the most likely places to
find the men was being made. when
they were discovered in front of the
depot.
Approaching from the rear the
officer in charge of the party quietly
took each man by the sleeve and said,
Well, boys, let's go back to Plant
City Publication of the replies of
the two startled young soldiers is
forbidden by the censorship. Spark
man, however, six feet in height,
declared he stood pat and was not
going foot, unless they carried him
there stretched out The two were
placed under arrest, and with the as
sistance of the police officer forced
in the car, and driven to the city
hall. When the car had stopped the
lieutenant turned to Chief Ellis and
requested the loan of couple OF
pairs Of handouts, without a word
to the men under arrest Berry i'm
mediately spoke up and said he was
very comfortable as he was and was
ready to drive on to Plant City.
Sparkman, however. was inclined to
hesitate until he found out that the
handcuff business was no bluff, and
that Uncle Sam gave his arresting
officer 45 automatic as a persuader,
and the car moved on with two very
reluctant, but now very docile young
men, headed back towards the arm
ory.
Recovering from his sullenness on
the way back, Sparkman turned to
Berry with, IF you had stayed in the
woods like said we would not have
gotten caught Berry replied. 'weff,A
I just wanted to slip in town min
ute and hear the news Well. hope
you're satisfied now that you have
heard IT, was the short rejoinder.
THE boys were soon reconciled to
their places in ranks, however, and
are now two Of the first men to re-
spond to roll call"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
TEARS, PRAYERS
AND FLOWERS
FOR THE BRAVE
SPECIAL TRAIN CARRIED COM
PANY D TO ENCAMPMENT LAST
NIGHT, AFTER BIG POPULAR
DEMONSTRATION -.

With the band playing patriotic
airs, and amid the cheers of hun
dreds of enthusiastic sympathizers-
thousands would hardly be an exag-
geration-Company d left last night
on a special running as the third
section of train SO, which pulled out
at 11:20.
Prior to the departure OF the train
a rousing demonstration was given
by the citizens, the streets being
thronged with friends and we'll
wishers of the soldier boys. Slortly
before ten o'clock, as the company
marched towards me station, 1t drew
up at the Welcome arch on Ken
tucky avenue, and as the men stood
in line the people thronged to take
them by the hand and to bid them
farewell and godspeed. At this time
members of the local w. C. T. U.
pinned on each of the men a bou-
tonniere, tied with white ribbon. 1t
was pretty and affecting sight :.
AS the throngs stood about the
station waiting for the trains to pull
out there were some affecting leave
takings, a. parents bid their sons
goodbye, and wives clung to their
husbands and now and then SOL
dier boy and his sweetheart were
seen standing a little apart with
the tears rolling frankly down their
faces. For, though all hope that
these men left last night on what
will prove merely an outing, and
that no harm will come to any of
them, it cannot be denied that they
are surrendering themselves to the
chances of war and that some of
them may never come back.
The train from the south came in
at 1895, having aboard the Wauchula
and Arcadia companies, consisting of
fine, manly looking fellows, and to
the coaches occupied by these were
Joined other cars to accommodate the
Lakeland company The train thus
made up stood on side track wait
ing the arrival of train 50, which
came in on time, and passed on, its
second section having aboard the
two Tampa companies arriving few
minutes later. As this train stood at
the station several minutes the band
played and the throng cheered, the
cheeds being returned with interest
by those aboard the train. At 1900
O'Clock the second section departed,
and then the event transpired that
all came to see but which all to some
extent dreaded, and the train that
bore 80 many of Lakeland's splendid
young men passed out into the night,
the first lap of a journey whose fate
fulness none can fOretell.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
DAsHEENs CONSIDERABLE
CROP AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS

Crystal Springs, June 22.-The
United States Department of Agri-
culture has recently been getting in
formation from here as to the num-
ber of acres in this locality planted
to dasheens this year. A canvass Of
Crystal Springs colony shows that
there are somewhat over forty acres
planted to this new tuber. which is
an increase of the acreage of last
year.
From about a quarter Of an acre
up to ten acres is reported. The larg-
est acreage reported by any one indi-
vidual is five acres, the ten acres be-
ing reported by Agricultural Director
Beech, who has fields in charge for
some non-residents. Last year few
planters here had more than one
acr, but this year a number have
from three to five.
With but minimum yield, the
crop here should amount to several
carloads. and if satisfactory markets
can be found for the tubers, a large
part of the crop will undoubtedly be
shipped. However, but few Of the
planters here are counting much on
outside markets; it being planned to
use the surplus product, over and
above that for domestic use, for hos
feed. as the tubers have been found
to make excellent food for pigs fol
both growing and fattening purposes
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
TROOP IN FIGHT
PROBABLY WAS
COMMANDED BY
CAPT. C. 7. BOYD
(By Associated Press.)

San Antonio, June %. Gen.
Pershing wired Gen. Funston that he
hadn't yet received report of the
Corrizal fight, and sent two squad
rons of the Eleventh cavalry to get
into touch with the troop of the
Tenth which was engaged lin the
fight. officers drew the inference
from the report that Captain Charles
T. Boyd commanded Troop M of the
Tenth cavalry, which is believed to
have been engaged.
1t would take a courier or
the survivors of the Amer
ican detachment many hours to
reach Pershing's base. Stories Of the
fight conflict. They seem to indicate,
however, that the Americans were
trapped or ambushed and suffered
their chief losse7 by machine gun
fire.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
CARRANzA APPARENTLY DESIRES TO
D|SCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ATTACK ON AMERICAN TROOPS
twelve KILLED
AND SEVENTEEN
CAPTURED, IS THE
LATEST REPORT
(By Associated Press }

FL Paso, June %. Americans
lost twelve killed including q conn
mander whose name is unknown, and
seventeen captured. The Mexicans
lost fourteen killed, and thirty
wounded at the battle of Carrizal,
the Mexican consulate announced.
The Americans removed their own
wounded. Full details have been
received from the Villa Ahumada,
the consulate says.
The fight occurred nine miles south
west of Villa Ahumada, the Mexican
field headquarters in Northern Chi.
huahua, and though official news Of
the battle is yet lacking, and directly
conflicting stories are told, it is
claimed that the Americans were de-
coyed into trap by the use Of a
Mexican flag of truce. and were fired
upon by a machine gun.
The Mexicans claim that a messen-
ger had been sent to the American
commander to withdraw his camp,
and that when no move was made by
Tthe Americans and a second messen-
ger was sent, he was fred upon.
The American soldiers engaged
were troop Of Company M Of the
Tenth Calvary. negro regiment, and
they had been on scouting trip to
Guzman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
MEX|CANS LEAVING
JUAREz;; GARRISON
BEING EVACUATED
(By Associated Press.

Ell Paso, June 22.-The Mexican
garrison was more than half evacu-
ated at Juarez, opposite here at ten
o'clock this morning. 1t is officially
reported that three train loads of
soldiers have gone south and three
more are ready.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22

On, w. v. Knott last night issued
following statement in connec-
viii his candidacy for the Gov
rship:
10 the Democratic Voters of
Hda: The latest data available
returns sent to Tallahassee in
+ that Mr. Cats will claim the
by not exceeding 176 votes.
Yer since the primary, however,
fends from all parts of the State
been collecting evidence, which
have in hand, of widespread
nlarities and mistakes in count
zallots and making returns.
many places second choice
the majority of which we're in
Ayor, were not counted at all.
her places the inspectors, not
Standing how to properly credit
choice votes, failed to make
gent returns to the county
ssing boards. In other places
SECTION inspectors, becoming
with tedious counting, or for
reasons, allowed outsiders who
hiends of my opponent, to as
counting and tallying ballots.
'aer places the secrecy Of the
and the integrity Of the poll
ace was not preserved. In
where the vote was large for
Pp0nent, more votes were cast,
east reported cast, than there
'@ers on the registration list.
places, persons belonging to
Political parties or otherwise
aled were allowed to vote,
1aoWn to the inspectors that
'aia vote for my opponent.
oes these, various other kinds
4Aes and Irregularities have
Oe either Intentionally on
o. the inspectors, or by reas-
" understanding the compli-
visions of the primary law.
aiormation is reaching me
-0n all parts OF the State.
'aid believe that I have been
= honestly defeated would
'aout word. but with the
.'l0ence before me, and
a0urly increasing, 1 am
'ae conclusion that a fair
a'e count would show that
nated BY a majority oi
-olsahd.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
GREECE ACCEPTS DEMANDS
OF ENTENTE POWERS
(By Associated Press.

London, June 90. AN Athens dis
patch says that Greece has accepted
Internationally the demands of the
entente powers. The new cabinet
will be non-political Paris says a
Saloniki dispatch reports that the
entente fleet has been ordered to
cruise before the Piraeus port of
Athens.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-22
FI|cAN AMBASSADORS
VERSION OF THE AFFAIR

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, June 22.-An off,
communication to the Mexican