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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
STATE RAILROAD
WOULD BENEFIT
REPRESENTATIVE M. A. KIGER BE.
LIEVES WOULD MORE CLOSELY
CEMENT PEOPLE
Prominent Republican Leader Here
For Lincoln Day Banquet-Talked
of for Attorney General

Nothing will more firmly cement
the economic, business, social, and
political interests of the state of Ida
no than will rapid transit, and in this
am a firm supporter of any move
ment that can be forwarded looking
toward the building of a railroad built
wholly within the state and connecting
the northern part with that of the
SOUTH" declared NJ A. Kiger, of Har-
rison, who represented Kootenai coun-
ty in the lower house of the last leg
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
MILITIA UNDER
FEDERAL CONTROL
NEW SCHEME BEING EVOLVED TO
REPLACE CONTINENTAL ARMY
PLAN, IN NEW BILL
Expected the President VIII Name
GarrisOn's Successor on Return
Home From Cruise

By the United Press Associations.
WASHINGTON, Feb 12.-The mil
itia under control of federal govern
ment it was stated today will replace
continental army plan in the admin
istration preparedness program. Draft
ing during the war Will probably be
included in the provisions of the bill,
but compulsory training will be meas
ured and even like Senator Chamber
lain's suggested will be practically
abandoned. 1t will probably effect a
compromise on the Philippine inde-
pendence bill The house committee
suggested an amendment to the bill
giving the islands freedom within 10
years.
Announce Successor Sunday
WASHINGTON, Feb. II. = When
President Wilson returns tomorrow
from a cruise on the Potomac he will
announce successor to Lindsey NJ
Garrison as secretary of war, officials
believed When the president left
here last night he had under foremost
consideration Secretary Houston and
Secretary Lane.
Germans Object to Lane
German opposition has developed
against Lane because he is of Canad-
ian birth Though many persons men
toned General Goethals, q high auth
ority said he was not being consider
ed yet.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
"GINGLES JINGLES"
HOBBIES.

Have you got hobby you
really enjoy? Have you made it
a pal and friend? Can you
stop your vocation and get rec
reation, the time with this hob
by you spend? And is the indul-
gence you get in this way quite
refreshing and helpful as well;
can you go to it feeling that
while you are spelling, you have
for the proper thing fell? Re
member your hobby is aces with
you, it improves Qr puts you on
the fritz. And would you be
cheerful, get this little earful;
your hobby lands hard when it
hits. And thus tbs important
that you should use thought, and
aim to be wise in your choice,
get busy and lobby for some use
full hobby; it's right that you
should have a voice. For all or
the time that you spend in this
way, you will find is creative
indeed; for thus you are hewing
a course that's undoing, or build
ing the path you will need. So if
you've hobby you truly enjoy,
so delightful it never grows
stale, you're fortunate, very; re-
joice and be merry, you're not
,ou'ss : gs9s : rsale. s'saM !%e+;~# e
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
standpoint

been received that he will get here
in time.
Among those in the city is j. r.
Becker of Orofno, prominently men
toned for attorney general, but he
stated today that he desired it to be-
come known that he wcs not in the
race for that office and had no idea of
becoming candidate.
Representative j. c. Hunt of Kooten-
al county, one of the most forceful of
party war horses who was active in
the last Legislature and who commands
the respect of republicans everywhere,
came in today at the head of delega-
tion from ST. Maries. Mr.. Hunt says
he is not seeking office and has no
axe to grind, but that he is a strong
partisan and will do everything in his
power to advance the interests of the
republican party.
Among some of those in the city to
attend the banquet tonight are the fol-
lowing: G H. Waterman and r. II
Rehberg of Kamiah; J. c. Hunt. c. R.
Schultz, Charles Craney, e. n. Laveine,
E. B. Hills. VIM. McCarter, VIM. True
man. Wm Keaton, VIM Sargent, all
of ST. Maries; Nj. A. Kiger, Harrison;
w e. Brebner, ST Joe; E. w. Porter,
j. C. Hamil, VIM. Cox, G. w. Semmes,
Juliaetta w. L. Iverson, Culdesac;
B. C. Johnson, Kendrick; F. E. Smith,
Samson Snyder and ]. R. Becker, Oro-
fino; G. e. Crum, c. A. Elmer, Lewis
ton.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12

For we lose the proper sense of the
richness of life if we do not look
back on scenes of our youth with I'M
aginative warmth.-George Meredith.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12

the gratitude of
White House
Belgian
children themselves They from
picture OF Mr. Chad
White House
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
SECRET SERVICE
GATHERS CROOKS
THREE MEN AND THREE WOMEN
ARRESTED FOR ST, PAUL
STAMP BURGLARY
Officers Recovered Half Million Dol.
lars in Internal Revenue
Stamps

By the United Press Associations.
CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-Arresting three
men and three women today the feder-
al authorities recovered nearly $780,
600 in revenue stamps taken in the
robbery of the St. Paul collectors
office. 1t is believed they have a
clue to the New Westminster robbery
of several years ago. They arrested
Edward Leonard, John Zeick Michael
Flanagan, and their wives. Letters
recovered mentioned the Westminster
case which was remarkably similar to
the st. Paul robbery.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
REPUBLICANS ARE
MIXING MEDICINE
GREAT CONTINGENT OF PARTY
LEADERS FROM MANY POINTS IN
THE NORTH HERE TODAY
Came to Attend the Lincoln Day Ban
quet-G. E. Crum of Lewiston
ON the Scene

The Lincoln day banquet in Mos
cow this evening at the Guild hall
has brought many prominent north
Idaho republican party leaders to the
city today and their presence gives
the appearance of the old-time con-
vention days when states were made
and broken. The visitors began flock
ing to the city last night and many
came in from all point during the
day.
This afternoon there was much ac-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12

tivity and wire pulling and general
conferences and the general spirit oi
party harmony seemed to be upper
most in the minds of these present II
is conceded by all that without solid
and united front in bringing out nor
thern men, that hope of winning any
office in the coming primaries is linn
tied.
Greatest interest centers in the CUB
ernatorial situation and the presence
of former State Senator George e.
Crum in the city is stimulating the ac-
tivity He stated today that he
had no announcement to make of his
future intentions and would not make
a decision to enter the campaign un-
til he was certain of united support.
Senator Crum is mingling freely with
the visitors and is meeting with strong
encouragement.
Senator Crum was scheduled to at
tend the Lincoln day banquet at Boise,
but because of interrupted train serv-
ice he was compelled to return home.
F. C. MCGOWAN of Moscow and j. E.
Babb of Lewiston, were both on their
way south but were compelled to re-
turn. Lieutenant Governor Taylor
was scheduled to reach the city this
evening, but no positive assurance has
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
NEWSPAPERS CENSORED
,ited Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Feb. r.
The Canadian censor has wired news
papers in Canada not to print news of
the movements of troops and warned
American newspapers with Canadian
circulation that their editions will be
confiscated if they are sent into the
dominion with such news.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
Gerard Sends German Text

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE state
department announced this afternoon
that it had received from Ambassador
Gerard an official text of the notifica-
ton that Germany intends to torpedo
armed merchantmen without warning.
It contained 1000 words. Though it
was not made public it was stated that
the press dispatch accurately fore
casted it.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
ALLIES PROTEST
GERMANS POLICY
ENGLAND DISPOSED TO PICK
QUARREL WITH AMERICA IF
LATTER ACCEPTS PLAN
Declares Act is Not Neutral-LOnd0n
Globe Sees Hope Of Landslide
Against Wilson
By the United Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-The Allies will
protest if Secretary Lansing accepts
the German policy of attacking armed
merchantmen without warning, auth
critics here declared today. The OBJ
lection is based on the face that Amer
lea had announced it would permit
merchantmen armed for defensive pur-
poses to enter American ports. A
change of this policy in the midst of
war is regarded as being unneutral.
There may be landslide in Novem-
Der that will sweep away President
Wilson with his trimming policies"
the London Globe said editorially to-
day. ~
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
JOINT CLUB MEETING

A general meeting of the Historical
club will be held in the club rooms
next Friday afternoon at o'clock.
An interesting feature of the meeting
will be a lecture by Prof. j. e. Wod-
sedalek on Evolution" All club wom-
en- of Moscow are cordially invited to
attend.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
RUSSIANS FIGHTING HARD


PETROGRAD, Feb. 12.-The Rus
slams are trying to throw big force
across the Dnister northwest OF
Czernowitz. General Ivanoff is at
tacking west of Tarnopol and fierce
fighting is in progress on the entire
nia-Bessarabian front.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12

At a. conference at Salt Lake very
recently. DR. |. d. Fricks announced
the discovery of the micro-organism,
classified as a low grade protozoan,
which causes the dreaded spotted few
er. In his opinion, long time may
required to find an antitoxin for the
disease.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-02-12
SIGNS OF THE TINES

On the st. Charles road: -Four
hogs for sale. Inquire in restaurant" :"
In Appleton, Wis. Studio closed for
remodeling New Manager" In Osh-
kosh: eve finish all shirts and col
lars" On Southport avenue: Three
BARRIERS. No wailing." (Razor hurt
you, sir0-B. L. t.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
AMERICAN SENTENCEDTO DIE
Jeremiah Lynch, Naturalized Citizen,
Convicted of Participating In Irish
Revolt by Court Martial.

London.-Je Jeremiah G. Lynch of New
York, naturalized citizen of the Unit
ed States, has been tried by court mar
tial, convicted and sentenced to death
in Dublin. He was charged with par
ticipation in the Irish rebellion.
The news that he had been tried and
convicted was received at the Amer
ican embassy late on the afternoon
of May 1S. 1t was not until late in the
night, however, that information came
that he was to be sentenced to be shot
at 4 o'clock on the morning Of May 19,
The announcement created a pro-
founc sensation. Immediately word
was received that Lynch was to be
executed. Ambassador Page got into
communication with Secretary Lans-.
ing at the state department in Wash
ington. Fefore it was known that such
extreme measures were to be taken in
Lynchs case, several cable messages
had been received from the United
States protesting against the imposi-
tion of sentence upon Lynch.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
DENTIST URGES MEMBERSHIP.
State Association Holds Heetlns in
Jaeksoa-officers Elected.

Jackson.-Addressing the members
of the State Dental Association, DR..
F'ugler, president of the association,
expressed regret that the membership
list had not grown as rapidly as the
association deserved, and he earnestly
urged more attention to this impor
tant matter, and that the great de
STABILITY that existed to have all
young men in the profession come
within its ranks.
After a spirited elective session
the list of officers for the new term
were chosen as follows:
President, DR.. E. A. May, of Jack.
son; vice president, DR.. T. B. Wright,
of Hattiesburg; secretary, DR.. M. B.
Varnado, of Osyka (by acclamation);
treasurer, DR.. c. B. Baker, of Amory;
journalist, Dr. R. B. Warmer, of
Corinth; trustees to serve until 1918,
Drs. J. B. Askew, N R. Thompson
and A. B. Kelley.
The question where to meet next
year was dependent on whether the
Mississippi Dental Association de-
cides to cooperate with the move
ment for a four-State conference OF.
the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama
and Tennessee dentists in New Or
leans during 1917.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
EXPORT CO. LOSES SUIT
Litigation Arose Over chartering Of
Vessel for Cotton Shipment.

Jackson.-In the Kinds County
Chancery Court Chancellor o. B. Tay-
lor has rendered a decree in the some
what noted suit of the Gulf Export
Company, of Mobile. jointly entered
against the State of Mississippi and
Ex-Governor Earl Brewer and ths
three trustees of the penitentiary for
some $4,000 as damages growing out
of the cancellation Of a charter en-
tered into with the plaintiff concern
for the steamship Huso. This was in
order to get load of the State peni-
tentiary cotton shipped direct to Rot
terdam for delivery to contracting
buyers. The charter was cancelled
subsequently, and the cotton which
had been shipped to Gulfport was re-
sold to other parties.
In his order, after hearing deposi,
tions and oral testimony, Chancellor
Taylor dismissed the suit against the
State, holding that there was no
ground for action. At the same time
the court also granted motion by
the attorneys for Brewer ct al. for a
change of venue to Coahoma County,
and thus the matter is still indefinite.
It is possible that counsel for the Gulf
Export Company may ask for an ap
peal to the Supreme Court.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
BORDER IS AGAIN
RAIDED BY BANDITS
FORMER VILLA LIEUTENANT WAS
AT THE HEAD OF MExI-
CAN BAND.
ISOLATED RANCHES SUFFER
Many Horses Stolen and American
Citizens Are Threatened With
Death-outIaws Shout "viva
Villa"


Marathon, Texas.-Another border
bandit, Placido VillanueYa, former
Villa lieutenant, broke loose across the
international boundary line on May 10
and raided the isolated ranches of
Buck Poole and Felipe Valdez, both
American citizens.
The bandits, according to the first
meager reports that were brought here
from Presidio, secured many horses
and supplies. Poole's ranch lost
score of COW ponies.
The raiders swooped down on the
defenseless ranches, yelling "Vila vii
la" threatened the employees with
death if they resisted, and ran off the
horses.
All along the river for distance of
10 miles on either side they raided
American and Mexican properties IN
discriminatory. They were principally
after horses.
The bandits are said to have Deen
operating on both sides of the Rio
Grande in the vicinity of Ojinaga. The
total force is estimated at 500 men. It
is generally believed the bandits are
stealing new mounts with which to
commit further raids on Texas towns.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
U. S. TROOPS MENAcED
Former Villa Leader Reporter Closing
In On Second Expedition-Ya -Yaqui
Indians Show Hostility.

Marathon Texas.-The second puni-
tive expedition is now reported to be
menaeed by hostile forces on two
sides.
Rosalio Hernandez, former Villa
leader, with 400 well armed men, was
reported at La Cana de Jaco, 80 miles
southwest Of Major Longhorne's camp
at Cerro Blanco. -Four hundred Yaqui
Indians were said to be marching to-
ward the American lines from Cuatro
Cienegas, 100 miles away, wlth the
avowed Intention Of driving the Grin
goes" from Mexico,
Neither Mexican force was within
less than two days march Of the Amer
leans.
Col. w. F. Sibley, with three troops
of the Fourteenth cavalry, was report
ed at Ell Pine, 20 miles south of the
river. In case Major Langhorne should
be attacked re-enforcements could be
rushed to him.
A company of q automobile trucks
has reported here from Columbus and
viii be sent south with supplies at
cnce, according to Capt. John A. Weic-
zork, camp commander.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
FIGHTING
ON ITALYS FRONT
BERLIN REPORTS AUsTRIANs AD-
vANcEp FIVE MILES AND
TOOK 1900 PRISONERS.
ARTILLERY DOES THE WORK
Big Guns Of Austrians Drive Italians
From Strategic Points
Are. In the zone Of Captured
Territory.


Berlin.-The Austrian offensive to
the south and southeast of Rovereto is
making progress daily. The Austrian
front already has advanced five miles
IN places.
These gains have been made in the
face of great difficulties The noun
tains are still coverec with snow. The
Austrians fought their way. ascending
and descending slopes varying in alti-
tude as much as 1000 feet within a
mile. Dispatches from Austrian head
quarters indicate the successes achiev-
ed are due to the superiority of the
artillery, which has such crushing ef-
feet that it is possible to launch in
fantry attacks after comparatively
short preparation.
Captures of men and war materials
are increasing daily The number of
prisoners now exceeds 1900. The Aus
trians also have taken 81 cannon and
S5 machine guns.
The positions captured have been IN
the hands of the Italians for months.
They include points to which the lfal-1
ians attached the greatest strategic
Importance.
Austrian troops are continuing to
advance at points on the Italian front,
the official statement of May Is says,
although the Italians are undertaking
vigorous counter-strokes. The AUS
trians crossed the Lucan valley and
captured Costabella
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
RESCUED FROM MExICANs
Deemer and Payne Captured by Ban
dts at Glenn Springs Saved by
Major Lanphorne.

San Antonio, Texas.-The rescue by
the American soldiers of ]. Deemer
and negro cook, Monroe Payne, car
ried off as prisoners by the bandits
that raided Glenn Springs and Boquil-
las, has been reported to Gen. Fun
ston.
Their rescue alive was due to the
refusal of the residents of the village
where they had been left to carry out
the orders of the bandits to kill them
if the American troops attempted
their rescue.
The report came from Col Frederick
Sibley,- who received his information
from Major Langhorne, now about 100
miles south of the border A detach-
ment of Major Langhorne's forces
found the Americans at Ell Pine, 80
miles south of Boquillas..
Six bandits were reported killed and
more than so captured by Major Lang
horne's troopers of the Eighth Cavalry
in a canyon near Cerro Blanco, 110
miles south of the border. There were
no American casualties in the brief
fight that is said to have ended in the
capture of the Mexicans.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
ODD FELLOWS WANT HOME
Convention at jackson Takes Up
Question of Care for Orphans.

Jackson.-More than 200 delegates
to the 1916 Grand Lodge Convention
of the odd Fellows of Mississippi were
in tlis city to attend the annual con-
vention, the first session of which
was held in the hall of Capital Lodge
No. II May IL, when addresses of
welcome were delivered, responses
made and several musical selections
rendered.
One of the most important matters
to come before the Grand Lodge at
this years session is that relative to
the proposition to establish an
Orphans Home of Odd Fellows in
Mississippi. Most Of the first days
discussion was devoted to this SUB.
ject, after a report is read by mem
bers of the board of trustees of the
proposed home, consisting of B. S.
Semmelman, of West Point; Walter S.
P. Doty, of Grenada; G. L. Lincoln, of
Columbus; O. L. Mckay, Of Meridian,
and William Hemingway, of Jackson.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
HUMPHREYS BILL PASSED
House Measure TO Control Mississippi
FIood ls Given Big Malority-Pro-
vIdes $45,oOo,o0o.


Washing ngton.-Amid. unequaled en-.
thusiasm and rejoicing the house has
passed the Humphreys bill for the con-
trol OF the flood waters Of the lower
Mississippi river by vote Of 180 to
20, the vote being recorded on a. mo-.
ton Of Representative Crosser Of Ohio
to substitute the Newlands bill for the
bill known as the Humphreys bin,
which the flood control committee Of
the house had reported for passage.
There was no roll call on the Hum
phreys bill itself, the vote on the Cros-
ser motion to substitute rendering that
procedure unnecessary.
The Humphreys bin carries an ap-
preparation Of $45,0O0,OOO for complet-
ing the levee system on the lower Mis-
sissippi from Cairo. Ill, to the passes,
and for bank revetment. 1t also al
lows $5,400,O0O for flood control work
on the Sacramento river in California
For the lower Mississippi the sum Of
100000 is to be expended annually
for five years in completing and
strengthening the levees and for revet-
ing the banks. About $4,000, 900 a year
will be devoted to levees and from ST.
100000 to s4,0O0,OO0 a year to revet-
ment work.
This money will be expended upon
the recommendation and under the su-
pervision of the Mississippi river com
mission and In accordance with the
provisions of the bill these expendi-
lures will be made for contracts on
continuing basis. Under this arrange
ment congress will have no more to do
with completing the levee system and
reVeting the banks of the lower Mis-
sissippi
Another important feature of the
bill is that under its pro-
visions the United States government
puts up 50 for levees and reVetment
to 81 paid by the various leVee districts
of the delta states. Heretofore the
delta states have put up 81 to every
81 paid by the federal government in
the way of financial aid.
The Mississippi river commission
has estimated that the 1evee system
and the bank revetment can be com
pleted in five years.
Under this bill the 20-mile gap in the
levee chain above Vicksburg will be
closed and a 1evee built from the Mis-
sissippi back to the highlands on the
Arkansas river in that state.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-05-25
DEMOCRATS STAGE
HARMONY SESSION
PEACE BETWEEN. FACTIONS MARK
coNvENTIoN-WILsoNs POL
ICY INDoRsEp.
sT.LOUlsDELEGATEsC CHOSEN
State at Large VIII Be Represented BY
Eigh. With Half Vote Eaeh-A
Compromise Gives All Fac
tIons Place.

Jackson.
All factions of the Mississippi Dem.
ocracy were appeased and received.
their portion Of pie in the very har-
monious state convention which was
adjourned here May 1S. It was SO har-.
nlcnious that it was almost uninterest-
ing. There might have been differ
ences and disputes, but they certainly
were arbitrated outside Of the conven-
tion hall.
Inside the big tent the action was
slow but affairs were disposed Of with
runctilious precision.
Before the convention assembled in
the hall Of representatives it appear
ed that there might be fight between
the administrative forces, who wanted
M. S. Conner for temporary chairman,
and the anti-administrative forces.
who wanted Congressman B. P. Har-
rison.
Differences over temporary chair,
manship we're settled by choosing Mr..
Conner and giving the permanent
Craftsmanship to Congressman Harri-
son.
Mr.. Conner, in his address upon as
suming the chair. sounded the keynote
of the convention. In patriotic speech
Mr.. Conner gave praise to President
Wilson and his administration and
pledged the Democratic party in Mis-
sissippi TO stand by the Democratic
principles.
Instead of providing for "big four"
to the national convention at st. Louis
the convention of 1916 departed some
what from precedent by electing eight
delegates at large. giving them half
vote each. This was the result of a
compromise agreement which was
reached before the convention assem-
bled and went far towards promoting
harmony and fellowship.
The list of eight delegates at large
is made up of Senators Williams and
yardaman, Gov Bilbo, ex-Goy. Brewer,
Pat Henry of Warren, o. G. Johnston
of Coahoma, Ben G. Humphreys Of
Washington and Willard of Montgom-
cry. Following is the list of delegates
tc the national convention by dis
tYicts.
First, w. w Magruder, Oktibbeha;
George H. Hill, Lee. Second, John w.
BarDee, Jr., DeSoto; c. Lee Crum, IN
ion. Third, R. c. McBee Leflore; Wal
ter SilIers, Jr, Bolivar. Fourth, J.
Lem Seawright Choctaw; Icey ".
Day, Attala. Fifth, S. H. Terrall,
T. ]. Willis, Smith. Sixth, M.
S. Conner, Covington; Eaton ]. Bow
srs. Harrison. Seventh, T. Brady, Lin
coin; R. E. jackson Amite. Eighth,
Ben H. Wells, Kinds; E. L. Brien, War
rem.
Each district delegation got togeth-
sr during recess and made up their
slate of delegates and alternates, ex-
scutiye committeeman and presiden-
.ial electors. The district selections
.hus made were confirmed by the. con
fention without change.