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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Winter Carnival in ST. Paul.

ST Paul. Jan. 2S.-Amid the BOOM
ing Of guns. the blowing OF whistles.
and the cheering of thousands of peo-
pie. the Carnival of Winter Sports
was inaugurated in st. Paul today for
10 days engagement. The city is
gaily decorated and thousands of car
nival costumes are to be seen. During
the carnival period there will be a
daily program of toboggan drives. ski
ing contests, skating competitions,
sleighing parties, snowshoe runs and a
variety OF other winter sports and
pastimes.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
UNDER ARREST FOR
TRADING With ENEMY

London. Jan. 2s.-Three partners OF
Fownes Brothers & Co, glove manu-
facturers, were today committed for
trial in criminal court on the charge OF
obtaining goods from Germany through
their New York branch, and trading in
such goods in contravention of trad
ing with the enemy act" The defend
ants are William Gardiner Rigden. the
senior partner; William Fownes Rig
den, who managed the American bust
ness, and Stanley Fownes Rigden. who
In peace times is managing director of
a German company known as the La
Tosca" The defendants were admitted
TO bail
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
PROTEST AGAINST
THE HOLDING Up
OF NEUTRAL MAIL
Text Of the Note of the
United States to the Brit
ish Government Is Made
Public.

Washington. Jan. 2s.-The text of
the American protest to Great Brit
ain against interference with neutral
malls. made public last night, reveals
that diplomatic and consular pouches
have been treated in a manner the
United States considers ''vexatiously
inquisitorial" The note describes the
practices of British officials as "un-
warranted interferences" and urgently
requesting prompt reply, points out
that a strong feeling Is being aroused I"
in this country by the loss of valuable
letters, while foreign banks are re-
fusing to cash American drafts be-
cause they have no assurance that
drafts are secure In the mails.
The United States declares that par
eel post articles are entitled to the ex-
emptions of neutral trade and denies
the right OF Great Britain to take
neutral ships into British Jurisdiction
for the purposes of search and then
submit them to local censorship reg
CONTINUED on page Three.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Judae Laoombe to Retire.

New York, Jan. 2s.-Judge Emile
Henry Lacombe. senior judge of the
United States circuit court in this dis
trict, will retire from the bench tomor-
row, when he will reach his SEVENTEEN
birthday and consequently become ell
gible for a judicial pension. Judge La
combe was appointed to the federal
bench in 1887 during the first term of
President Cleveland. During his 80
wears of service many famous cases
have come before him, among them the
metropolitan receivership and the to-
h.ana trust dissolution.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28

New York. Jan. 2S.-President VIII
son last night opened his personal ap
peal to the country for national de-
fense. He gave warning that plans
for the readjustment of the army must
be formulated and carried out with
out delay, and solemnly declared he
could not predict that the outlook for
the United States would be as bright
as today. Speaking at ban
quets OF the Railway Business asso-
citation and the Motion Picture Board
of Trade he sounded the keynote of
actresses that he will deliver during
the next 10 days in the middle west.
Mr.. Wilson was in a fighting mood
throughout his address. In a speech
delivered early in the day he declared
he always accepted an invitation to
fight. Last night he told the rail-
way men he was an advocate OF peace
and had struggled to keep the United
States at peace, but he considered the
liberay and honor of the nation even
Continued on page Three)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
New Bishop Of covincto n.

Covington. KY, Jan. 2S.-The conse-
Grafton of Rev. Ferdinand Brossart to
the bishopric of the Roman Catholic
diocese of Covington. in succession to
the late Bishop c. P. Macs, took place
in st. Mary's Cathedral yesterday. The
cathedral was crowded, and the great
est interest was manifested in the
proceedings, which were the first of
the kind seen here in many years.
Archbishop Moeller presided over the
ceremonies and numerous bishops and
clergy of Kentucky and neighboring
states took part
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
PLANS FOR CHANGING
RURAL Credit BILL

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Hollis
and Representative Lever, members of
the joint congressional committee on
rural credits. and Secretary Houston
today laid before President Wilson the
plan of changing the land mortgage
rural credit bill as agreed to by the
joint committee. They proposed that
bonds issued under the system shall
be backed partly by the treasury.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
For Arkansas River Improve ment.

Muskogee. Okla, Jan. 2S.-A eonven-
tion of the Arkansas River Improve
ment association opened here today.
Delegates from numerous points IN
Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas we're
present. Officials of the association in
the opening addresses declared that
with a reasonable appropriation from
congress such improvements in the
Arkansas river could be made that the
wealth of the valley would be increased
ten-fold. The convention will continue
over tomorrow
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Naval Militia Meetinq.

Washington. Jan. 2S.-The needs of
the naval militia in connection with
the preparedness" program are under
consideration at the annual meeting of
the Naval Militia Association of the
United States. which began here today
with a large and representative at
tendance. The meeting will conclude
tomorrow night with a banquet at
which Secretary Daniels and several
prominent officers of the navy will de-
liver addresser
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Southern Baptist Educators.

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 2s.-Heads OF
all the southern Baptist colleges and
seminaries. together with many leading
clergy of the denomination, assembled
in this city today for the annual meet
ing of the Southern Baptist Education
association. The meeting will continue
two days and will be devoted to the
consideration Of a wide range of prob
lens affecting Baptist educational work
in the south.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Mrs. Arthur --amilton-

Tho first woman to swim the
Solent, Mrs. Arthur Hamilton. has
been utilizing her strength recently
by working for the troops at the
front in northern France. She Is now
at home for a rest in London, where
she is we'll known IN society. Mrs.
Hamilton is famous as long dis
tance' swimmer, and is the holder Of
Eve medals
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
BRANCH LINES ARE
BLOCKED BY SNOW

Engineers and train crews in the en-
ploy of the oregon Short Line for
years. declare the present storm to be
the worst in the history of the road to
their knowledge, according to Colonel
Joel L. Priest, general agent for the
Short Line, who arrived in Boise at
noon today on belated train No. II.
which was seven hours late owing to
deep and drifting SHOWS between
American Falls and Minidoka.
Conditions are so bad stated Mr..
Priest that the Short Line has out all
of it's snow fighting equipment and even
at that some OF the branch lines are
liable to be tied up for a number Of
days. Thursday night, he stated, the
Salt Lake Butte train was not allowed
to proceed beyond Idaho Falls for fear
of being stuck in the deep snow. Ow-
ing to the cold temperature 1t was
feared great hardships might be suf-
fered by the passengers If any chance
was taken to get the train through and
it got stuck. At Feeley, Mont, the
temperature was reported at As de-
grees below zero, stated Mr.. Priest.
and at other points on the line as warm
rs 20 degrees DelOW. GeHeIdl SUPER
intendent Whitney declared Mr.. Priest
stated last night that 1t was impos
sible for men to work more than half
an hour before returning, as their arms
became numb. Mr.. Whitney, he stated,
had just returned from a trip up on
the Butte line and reported snow still
falling fast The big rotary was sent
up the line with a full crew last night,
and strenuous efforts will be made to
keep the road open.
briggs Line Showed In.
The briggs line into the Teton basin
is showed in and also the Wood River
line above Richteld and the line to
Hill City. The storm is so general
states Mr.. Priest, and accompanied by
such high winds In many places. that
with all the equipment for hghting
snow, some time will be required to
open up traffic on the branch lines
where conditions are very bad.
Asked concerning the line to Lake
port, he stated the rotary which was
working there was broken and was
now in the shops at Pocatello but 1t
was expected to be fixed by the first of
the week and would again be put in
service on the line.
Mr.. Priest was asked concerning the
depth Of snowfall between American
Falls and Minidoka. which delayed the
train on which he came home. His an
swer was that he thought too much OF
Mrs. Priests husband to get out and
take any measurements.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
BILL TO PROHIBIT
SALE OF LIQUOR
AT WASHINGTON

Washington. Jan. 2s-Prohibition
for the District Of Columbia was the
object OF a bill reported without rec
ommendation today by the senate COM
mittee. which handles the local af-
fairs OF the capital. The leaders OF
both sides expect the questions to be
fought out in the open at the present
session of congress.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Ring Out the Old,
Ring in the New

The luxuries OF yesterday are
the necessities of today.
Our wants increase as We
grow-as our tastes grow finer.
We must keep abreast of the
times-if possible ahead OF them.
We must know.
And IL we are to be informed
we must read-and above all
else we must read the advertis-
ing.
1t is the harbinger of progress.
The voice of the new" that
comes with the news in your
favorite daily newspaper.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Hearing on Forests Bill.

Washington Jan. 2S.-The house
committee on agriculture today con-
Quoted a public hearing on the Weeks
bill, which proposes to appropriate
s10.00o,OoO to continue the purchase Of
timber lands for the establishment OF
national forests in New England and
the southern Appalachian regions. The
American Forestry association and
other organizations are working for the
measure
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
STEAMER IS WRECKED
AND THE ENTIRE CREW
OF EIGHT MEN LOST

San Francisco, Jan. 2s.-The wreck
age Of the steamer Aberdeen was today
found on the beach two and a half
miles south of the Cliff house. The
steamer had crew of eight men, all of
whom were lost. The Aberdeen car
ried Oakland's garbage to the sea-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
FAVORABLE REPORT IS
MADE TO SENATE ON
CAMPAIGN MEASURE

Washington. Jan. 2S.@The senate
elections committee today recommend
ed the passage OF bills to make it un-
lawful for any member OF congress to
serve on or solicit funds for any politi-
cal committee, club or organization; to
limit the uses of campaign funds in
presidential and congressional elections
and prohibit the movement of outside
funds in doubtful localities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
COL. HOUSE BEGINS
CONVERSATIONS With
GERMAN OFFICIALS

Berlin, Jan. 2s.-Colonel f NJ.
House. who remained in comparative
seclusion during his first two days
here. is to begin a series of conversa-
tions with German officials at a
luncheon at the American embassy to-
day. Ambassador Gerard played no
part in Colonel Houses program yes
terday, attending service at the cath
edral in honor of the emperor's birth
day.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
GERMANS REMOVE THE
HIDES OF DEAD HORSES

London. Jan. 2s.-As an instance of
German thrift, the Germans remove the
hides of dead army horses, says the
Daily Mails Balkan correspondent, in
describing trip from Constantinople
to Nish over the road from which evi-
dences of the war. he stated, had been
almost entirely removed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
TWELVE ARE INJURED
IN Street CAR WRECK

Butte, Jan. 2s.-Twelve passengers
were injured today when street car
got beyond control and crashed into
an ore train at a crossing. Motorman
d. A. Vaughn was probably fatally
injured trying to stop the car. The
official temperature here is S3 below.
The mines have been temporarily
closed
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Munday Wants Another Trial.

Morris. ILL.,, Jan. 2s.-Attorneys for c.
B. Munday will appear in court here to-
morrow to present arguments on mo-
ton for a new trial for their client.
Munday was recently convicted and
sentenced TO prison on a charge of
completely in the wrecking OF the La
Sale street Trust and Savings Bank
of Chicago.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
ASQU|7H
GIVES FIGURES ON
BRITISH Los SES

London, Jan. 2s,-Premier Asauith,
in a written reply to a request for in.
formation, says the total British cas-
ualties in all fields OF operation up to
Jan. g. were 64e.4e7, of which 24121
were officers and 525,345 of other
ranks The casualties in F1and ders and
France were 400,510 at the Dardan-
elles. 117.54s. and on other fronts
31,40S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
PRISON WARDEN DIES
after EXECUTIONS

Raleigh, N. c. Jan. 2s.- Warden
Sale of the state penitentiary died to-
day of apoplexy. after he superintend-
ed the electrocution of two negroes
The warden appeared agitated as he
unstrapped the bodies from the eleo-
trio chair. Shortly after the warden
became unconscious.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Southern Salvation Army Congress.

Atlanta, Jan. 2s.-A Southern Con
gress of the Salvation Army convened
in Atlanta today to review the past
work of the organization in the south
and to agree upon plans for the fu-
ture. The program of the congress
covers several days and provides for
a number of public sessions and rail-
lies. Leading Salvation Army officers
are in attendance from New York.
Philadelphia. Baltimore, Birmingham
and other cities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
CLAIM WAR IS Being
MADE PRFTEXT FOR
COERCION OF LABOR

Bristol England. Jan. 2s.-The labor
conference today adopted with one dis
senting vote, a resolution brought for
ward by the Independent Labor party
demanding drastic revision of the mu-
nitions act with a view OF preventing
the "pretext of war being used for the
greater coercion and subsection of
labor"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
ENGLAND AND JAPAN
Reach AN AGREEMENT
ON EASTERN AFFAIRS

Berlin, Jan. 2s.-(By wireless)-The
Overseas News agency says: Accord
ing to the Frankfurter Zeitung reports
from the far eastern press stating that
special agreements have been reached
between Japan and England. conceding
preponderance to Japan in the far east
are correct
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
MINNESOTA PRIMARY
LAW UPHELD BY court

st. Paul. Jan. 2s.-The constitution
ality OF the Minnesota presidential pri-
mary law was upheld today by the state
supreme court in a decision in the case
of Walter NJ Carroll. whose attorneys
petitioned to have the law declared un-
constitutional.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Comet Pa.,s. Around Sun

Berkeley. Cal. Jan. 2s.-Taylor's
comet, discovered early in December
and visible through small telescopes
in the northwestern skies, made
its passage around the sun today,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
ITALIAN LINERS TO Be
PERMITTED TO SAIL

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The italian
liners America and Verona will be
permitted to sail from New York II the
Italian government gives assurances
that the guns will be used for de-
fensive purposes only.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Trade Council Meets In So nth.

New Orleans. Jan. Establishing
that at the close OF the European war
there are bound to be new adju stments
of foreign trade relations and that
nothing Is going TO fall into the lap OF
the United States unsought, 1t will be
the principal purpose OF the Foreign
Trade Council. which assembled In
this city today. to work out plans
which will prepare business interests
OF the United states to meet compe-
tition In the worlds markets
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
BRANDEIS NAMED
FOR JUSTICE OF
SUPREME court

Washington. Jan. 2s.-Presi-
dent Wilson has selected Louis
D. Brandeis, Of Boston. to be
associate Justice OF the supreme
court as successor to the late
Justice Lamar. Brandeis' name
went to the senate. 1t was a
surprise in political circles.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
PRESIDENT MAKES
HISFIRST ADDRESS
PARtDNfSS
Opens Campaign for His
National Defense Plans
Cheered by Big Crowds at
New York.
To Depart on Tour.

Washington, jan 2S.-Presi-
dent Wilson returned today
from New York to the White
House. He planned a busy day
finishing pressing business,
prior to his departing tonight
for Pittsburg and the middle
west to deliver speeches on ma
tional defense. 1t was indlcat-
ed that in the middle west the
president will devote his ad-
dresses into emphasizing points
made by him in his New York
speech, although he will also
discuss practically all important
questions in congress. including
the shipping biQ.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Wallace Entirely Cut OF From Outside
World Because Of Snow-Tra6c Is
Blocked on the Branch Lines in
Southern Idaho

Spokane, Jan. 28.-A slide the Missoula d-
vision of the Milwaukee railroad caused the Milwaukee to
trains between Spokane and Missoula the North
Pacific The cold, wind and drifts have isolated
the Occur Aene section of Idaho No trains able to
get into Wallace account of drifts and slides.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-28
Asks That Agreement Be Reached to
Comply With the Principles Ct Hu-
manity and International Law Sub
marines Around British Isles

Note Sent to Belligerents.

+ 4
+ Note Sent to Belligerents. +
+ Washington, JAN 28.-Secretary Lansing d i.
+ nounced today that note had been sent the bel +
f. igerents asking for general agreement to make +
r submarine warfare conform to the principles Of i.
T. humanity and international law. i
+ +
r + T. I" + r. + /. + + + + + + + f. + + + + + + + + T.
New York, Jan. 28.-Numerous German submarines
have been sighted in the around the British Isles
during the last few weeks according to passengers who
arrived the steamship California today from Liverpool
and Glasgow The steamers sailing delayed day
owing to the reported presence of boats. The Cali
ona escorted by torpedo boat desroyers until safe
outside the zone.
The Russians waking up in every way' accord
ing to Dr. Frederick W. Eastman California passenger
who has been acting Red Cross surgeon in Russia and
Serbia for year Heretofore the Russians have fought
solely duty said Eastman "but they are now
strongly antagonstc to Germany and Austria and
tering the with vengeance"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
Hayesville Happenings

Hayesville, Or, July 20.-ATiss Eva
and Mytie Mendenhall of Pioneer have
been visiting their aunt, Mrs. Fillmore
Tyrell.
Miss Patterson, of South Salem, visit.
ed here Thursday and Friday.
The Christian Endeavor society held
their semi-annual business meeting ON
Friday night aud the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term: Ru.
dofph Hansen, president; Harry Wikoff,
vice-president; Ruth Saucey, secretary;
John Broncussia, treasurer.
Rev. Lawrence will preach here on
Sunday, July 80, both morning and
evening.
Harry Il. White has had an attack of
the measles, has been real sick, but is
up and around and getting along nicely.
Mrs. q. T.. McAfee and daughter, Jan.
ice, arrived home on Wednesday even.
ing after an extended visit in Illinois
Iowa and South Dakota.
Miss Anna Denny is visiting friends
in eastern Oregon.
Verne Wikoff came down from Port.
land to spend Sunday at home, He was
accompanied by Robert Burg.
Paul Gronke left Monday night for
San Jose, Calf, to spend some time
with his uncle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
Eola News Notes
{ Capital Journal Special Service.

Capital journal Special Service.)
Eola, Or, July 27-Mr. and Mrs. Os-
born, of Spray, Oregon, visited Mrs
Hayden one day last week. Mrs. Os.
born is a cousin Of Mrs. Hayden's.
Mrs. Dave jacobson and daughter,
Argyll, have been helping Mrs. Hayden
paper her sitting room.
Tip Aeuff received forty W. l.. Leg.
horn hens from Dayton, Oregon, last
week.
Mrs. Acuff returned from Mill City
last Thursday where she visited Mrs.
Jess Chamberlain and family several
days.
Mrs. Landon Barnard and children. of
Bridgeport. visited Mrs Aeuff last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Fergusons killed two rattlesnakes on
the Savage place during haying.
Frank Hunt and family have moved
into the house on the Gilbert and Pat.
terson place, vacated by the Edelman
family.
The Ferguson boys are saving the
school house wood today, Friday.
Miss Helen Litehfield visited at Hol-
mans Thursday.
Roy Ferguson went to visit his aunt
Mrs. Olds. on his motorcycle the latter
part Of last week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
Rickrean Items

Capital Journal Special Serviee.)
Riekreall, Ore, July 29.-Mrs. /. W..
Goodell and little daughter, Doris, and
her mother, Mrs. David Smith, spent
several days with relatives in Salem
the first of the week.
Little Greek Riley is visiting wItn her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowry and daughter,
Viola, and Miss Mabel Craven spent
Sunday with the Davis family in Zena
hills.
Rev. and Mrs. Burns are in camp at
Quinaby Park attending the Evangelical
camp meeting. They will be gone for
10 days.
Miss Eta Tatom, George Smith and
Harold Burns, delegates from the Sun.
day school and Christian Endeavor So
ciety here attended the convention at
Quinaby Wednesday. Miss Mabel Crav-
en- accompanied them.
Mrs. Sellars, of Salem, spent the
weekend at the home of her niece. Mrs.
b. +. Lucas.
Quite number from here have at
tended the ''Birth of a Nation" at Sa-
lem. All pronounce it marvellous.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
Fairfield Notes
fCapital journal special Ser,

Capital Journal Special Service.) -
Fairfield, Ore, July 29-Mrs. Edward
Miller, of Corvallis, is at the home of
her brother, Gabe Vanderbeck.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. W. Mahony, accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Zerzan to
Portland. Mrs. Zerzan has been visit
ing with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mabony have re-
turned from a vacation at the coast.
They drove there and report the roads
being in an excellent condition.
Miss Namone Arthur and Miss lila
Weeder returned to their homes at For.
est Grove. They made the trip on horse
back.
Gravel hauling is going on full blast
in this neighborbood.
A number of people are planning to
go to the coast. They plan to make the
trip in automobiles.
Mr.. Freeman Marthaler is in Port
land, where he is recovering from a
slight operation.
Miss Zita Manning and Mr. Steve
Manning, both of Portland, are visiting
their mother, Mrs. V. A. Manning.
The picnic for the church in st. Louis
will be held Sunday, the thirtieth.
Miss Alice Booking. of Bend. Ore, is
visiting her brother, Mr.. A w. Breed.