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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08
IN FUTURE.

The republican convention approachet Press dispatches
have announced republican platform will
which should appear reasonable unless the grand old party
should past misdeeds and affirm old promises still
unperformed, which of course is impossible.
Here is the tune they will sing according to Chairman
Hes of the republican national committee, who expressed
the opinion that the document would be brief and deal only
with most vital questions es stated that the panks would
probably include:
L. A statement Americanism Defined by Root Roose
vet Probably affirmation of the Roosevelt of
recent that he of America is the Holy Cause of the
Allies Principal qualifications to be required to possess the
element Amerlcanis-a pledge to vote the Republican
tcket)
2. statement preparedness. Copy still withheld by
munitions manufacturers for approval and editing Prospects
for great campaign fund here Must be carefully draed)
declaration in favor of protective tariff to be pre-
pared by parzan commission created by congress with
special the industries this country
after the close of the European Along the lines form
ery promised by the Republican party but performed and
only made possible under the Wilson administration. Great
est Importance attached to word nonpartzan above and
same not to be seriously applied Created by Congress-
should be interpreted as picked by Republicans
4. A declaration in favor of a merchant marine CAL
ready provided for and assured by the hateful democratic
administration Must be touched cautiously not to en-
Wilson'S accomplishments Necessary to steer clear of
old republican attitude of paying big subsidy IT,
treasury to ship and to gradually and unsuspectng
educate the people big garb for private owners Govern
men ownership and control to be discouraged People
not rule and unavoidable only through Republican agents
of shipping interests.
5. statement dealing with alleged shortcomings of the
democratic national administration. Very important this
Must criticize democratic accomplishments detract aen
ton OF want of accomplishments and failures performances
of Republicans in the past Slam Wilson Meat the whole
platform Important to yell about what other fellows really
did, that republicans promised do failed do Must
be urged that rotten policy of President keep
ing the nation at peace and stimulating great industrial pros
perity)
The above is brief outline of the platform probably forth
coming at the present writing The statements parenhecaly
enclosed drafted by the writer communicated
They were in mind however when the statement given
Pretty narrow statement of principles. Lath could be
used instead of panks in the republican platform Unsafe
have Turbulent Ted stamping around such structure
would be reduced to ndlng Next week the completed
structure will be revealed to the eyes of voters little
white wash be used but here planning of tmbers
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08

of the post office H. the parcel pos; control of thee W.
House. Here is the prize that they and those behind
are fighting for. And why do they seek control? n
Simply in order that these great mechanisms of pphi
vice. especially those created by the Wilson admnistro
shall not be operated in the public interest They dar
demand the repeal of the Federal Reserve Act hence ~
to control it's administration They fear propose tho want
nation of the Federal Trade Commissions hence the ea
give into reactonary hands If the express companies
the Postmaster General what sort of hamstrngng eguo
would cripple the parcel post9 CONTROL rs TdS
WHOLE THING-Twin Falls Chronicle. lI
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08

1t safe to predict that although wealth Will insist on
preparedness to the greatest funes it will also with CORES
pondng ardor resist increase Of taxes incomes This
ardor for extreme preparedness will be dampened by demand
of the people that capital be taxed proporonaey for the
The tariff will be employed of but should not
be relied upon the fullest extent for the tariff tax on the
which enables the domestic manufacturer to smother
competition and demand higher price for his wares, thus
placing double burden the people.
Many of the preparedness orators have neglected the
ton of of raising for preparedness apparently
presumng that the only thing of Importance to impress the
people that there need for preparedness and then to later
tax them for the At this time is well to be mindful
this tax question: and demand Of the preparedness orator.
who states fully what should be expended for the defense OF
national honor to prevent aggression and to our
national integrity what his ideas and plans for raising this
to be spent and where it will fall heaviest Preparedness
essential The voter holds the key to the question Let him
assert his rights and demands and that they enforced
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-06-08


editors OF the country newspapers may expect deuge
of that syndicated political DOPE which can be headed
up for news, with Washington date line fixed up
editorial without obligation to credit, and cost
We have offer file from the American Protective
Tariff League, headed by Wilbur Fghthard Wake
field special representative of special interests offer
ing free any amount of such junk Of course the poor
laborng pays for this stuff-that is in the end
They take it out of his sGrangevie Free Press
The American Protective Tariff league shows it's disiner
ested good will in other of which the it
proffers in the writing of platforms for political parties
makes charge for this service does expect
ton reward of sort Dsneresed patriotism the i'm
peng motive The league sending out proposed plat
forms to Republican politicians and to newspapers of various
political beliefs, suggesting that certain panks be inserted in
this years platforms The proposed platforms end up with
the following plank:
awe therefore give pledge that at the earliest
moment following the inauguration of protectonst
president and the induction of protectionst congress
an adequately protective tariff shall be enacted
What an adequately protective tariff in the opinion of
these wholly parties who anxious about
the welfare of the nation only be guessed although they
advocate in another place tariff for the protecton of all
American industries alike that all may prosper alike
Bad reasoning false differences and untrue nsnuations
have unfortunately crept into the conclusions of these patriots
to such extent that people, who do not with simple
faith accept all such utterance will believe that the tariff
league is hardly nonpartisan in character and not wholly
dlslneresed-certanly most unwarranted conclusion!
One patent fact in connection with the protection of
dustries that they do need proection alike" More
tariff schedules nomnay affordng protection
all industries would result in much protection to and
to Others There industries which do not into
competition with foreign productions because their products
produced cheap at home than abroad
ducer too of these industries make
possible combination in order fitch the home consumer of
more than competitive price For these substantial pro-
tecton would be unnecessary and of absolutely benefit
But where the home manufacturers few enough great
enough In size to control the markets. proectve' tariff
plus cost Of transportation would make possible prices that
would Ford tremendous rakeoff to the favored FEW No
doubt the American Protective Tariff league this
No doubt its membership includes the few who would benefit
the league is of course working for the benefit of the whole
country and would not let such considerations interfere
with the accomplishment of that purpoeTwn Falls Times
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
BY United Pressl

WASiIINGTON. Jan. l5-There
is no prospect OF interference in Mex
leo and the administration will pro-
ceed with the policy OF giving Car
rama a chance to punish the murder
crs OF Americans at Santa y sabei.
The senate has adjourned to Monday
and it is believed that Carranza in the
meantime will show that he can do
as much or more i'll handling the situ-
alton than America could by inter
vention 1t is expected that Carran-
za's personal pledge to Secretary
the murderers will be salts
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Practical Steps to Be Taken to
EXterminate Rabies and MIR. C0y0te

Governor Boyle, in speaking Of the
rabies conference at WinnemucCa
asst Tuesday, said it was one of the
most enthusiastic and interesting
conferences that he had attended for
some time. All the representatives
present realized the seriousness OF
the situation and went at the matter
N practical way.
The stOckmen are going to contrib
ute $4,000 and the sheepmen have
also indicated a Willingness to con-
tribute like amount, and that, with
a levy OF a tax OF 3I2 cents on the
dollar on the assessed valuation OF
The property i'll the different COIN
ties, would provide fund, with the
United States government COntribut-
ing. that would be sufficient to eN
terminate the coyote. This amount
OF money to be raised is based on the
employment of 100 men for six
months to trap, poison and Kill the
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Has Letter From Relative Telling
of Late Zeppelin Raids On London

opened the street door and you could
see the Zeppelin rising higher ana
throwing out some stuff that made a
cloud OF smoke and completely OBJ
I scured her.
Fred said "NiI You stay here
while | try and get YOU taNi:" /
said, no taxi for me, Freddie. I am
going to try the nearest tube that's
the safest" | did not know the dis
trict | was in, so they told me the
{ aledonian railroad tube was the
hcarest, but when we opened the door
the scene was tcrrible-men. women
and children in ali states OF undress
thronged the streets. and the intense
darkness added to the confusion,
but the husband OF the young girl
went to see guided us to the entrance
to the tube. There were no lifts
running and no tickets being issued.
but we made our way down the stairs
only to find we had to fight our way
! through hundreds Of people. Some
! OF them, poor souls, taken from sick
! beds and wrapped in blankets ant'
+ carried down there for safety. Well,
at last we reached the train and got
| by that tube as lar as llolborn where
J We hoped to change into the Centra'
! London. but when we got to Hol-
born and out into the street the
scene was even worse. for it looked
north. south, east and west as if Lon
don was ablazc. OF course, there
was the big fire going ahead IN
} Lambs Conduct street. and the big
city fire in Wood street and various
others round about. Well, we man
aged to Wrigglc our way through the
seething mass OF people to the Mu-
scum station and so to Holland
/ Road. or rather to Shepherds Bush,
where we managed to get a taxi to
J take us down home. which we reach
ed i'll safety. much to the relief Of
! Harry, who had begun to get very
anxious, although they had not had
visit from the Zepps they had had
J guns on motors tearing down the
Holland road which you may be
sure had caused commotion.
Oh course, all this | am writing
now | tod you in my last letter So,
II III the meantime. it has turned up
you must excuse the repetition.
lContinued on Fourth Page.l
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15

\iter passing through the hands OF
thc censor" whose official stamps
appear all over the envelope, El
James OF the United States land office
at this pace, recently received a
lengthy letter from relative in Lon
don. wildly depicting two Zeppelin
raids made on that city. From the
letter the following interesting ac-
counts OF the raid are given:
Thanks for Life" to hand last
ucck. Had begun to wonder what
had happened to you, but when yoHr
ctter came to hand on the 9TH | saw
from it that you could not have re-
ceivcd my last letter which | wrote
lOu soon after the first London /cp-
pelin raid which was i'll the thick OF.
but most fortunately escaped unhurt.
They did not come this way, but on
the night OF the first raid had gone
t. visit a late assistant of mine living
in the North London district, who was
not well and wished to see me. !
was not very we'll myself, but |
thought | would go and see her as
she always says a visit from me
cheers her up. SO Fred offered to go
with me as am not very partial to
North London. We were just coming
away shortly after 10 when we heard
a loud report and in a moment all
I, 4, ,I,v
our feet; guns were firing: bombs
dropping; police whistles blowing;
lire engines tearing by; all the lights
turned out, and above all the din the
agonizng screams of the women an
children hying-some with scarcely a
rag Of clothing on--for shelter as the
reports followed one after another.
Fred said What shall we do, Jack? !?
don't know how to get you home"
| said. "Perhaps there will be none Of
us TO 60 home put as said that
down came the looking glass from
over the mantclpiece. followed by a
large picture that came crashing
down, together with let OF chimney
stack and tiles in the back garden.
cannot tell you what passed
through my brain in those few min
utcs, but ! calculated that at the rate
they were travelling they might be
some distance away before they drop
ped another bomb and it was so.
Shortly after some one in the house
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Mary Pickford at
Grand Tonight

Tonight the Grand will present
Mary Pickford, Americas sweetheart,
i'll charming and famous fairy clas-
sic
1t is a delightful Interpretation the
Famous Players have given us OF this
old friend of childhood. In the title
role of "Cinderela" Miss Pickford
brings to bear all her native charm.
The producer, James kirkwood, has
made wide use of the camera in trans
1crring to the screen the atmosphere
OF the fairy story, with its sudden
and happenings SO
out OF the ordinary in the view Of
everyday human beings.
In every respect this is an ideal
picture for old and young as it has
reminiscent value reinforced by the
visual attractions OF pretty settings
and clear photography. If Miss Pick
lord needed any new friends her
"Cinderel1a' would win them
Paramount Travel Pictures-A
beautiful scenic study.
Bosun's Mate-One-reel drama.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15

coyote. That there will be no fric-
ton between the counties, state and
the government in the employment
OF these men it is proposed that the
entire matter be placed under the
control and direction OF the govern
ment.
The government also stated that at
meeting of the Asylum Board in
Reno a new method of accounting
and bookkeeping had been recon-
mended and will be put into effect az
once. The meeting Of the Board OF
Control of the Industrial school at
Elko on Thursday was simply to see
if the recommendation Of the COVER
or had been carried out 1t was
found that such was the case and that
the school was being managed as
economically as possible and no fault
was to be found in the conduct OF the
institution. The governor says he
had busy time while on this trip.
but enjoyed it all
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
IN GETTING vON PAPEn'S PAPERS
BRITAIN EXECUTED CLEVER COUP
So Stated by English Officials, Who
Believe 1t Will Check American
Agitation Against Blockade 90
Count Bernstorff Says Matter Is
of No Interest to Him

nature OF the Won Papen papers taken,
at Falmouth are of no official inter
est to- me-" said Count Won Bernstorff
today in refusing TO discuss the case.
Benrnstofft,,s position is that while he
gave Won Papen money it was-a mat
ter of convenience and Won Papen ac-
counted to the Berlin embassy. The
state department intends to scrutin-
ize Won Papen's alleged payment ID
Consul Mueller of Seattle, now at At
lanta
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Special Train

To accommodate those who wish
TO attend the performance of $50
Long Lefty at Reno on Saturday,
January 18th, the Virginia and
Truckee will run special train, leav-
ing Carson City at 6:l5 p. m. Tickets
good until Monday,' January 18th.
Fare for the round trip $3.50 JAZZ
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Will Leave 6:15 Sharp

The so Long Lefty troupe reach
ed Reno this afternoon at 80 o'clock
and gave a matinee this afternoon.
They will give the performance to-
night as advertised. The Virginia
and Truckee special train from Ca
son to Reno for those wishing to at
tend tonight's performance will leave
the depot at 6:l5 sharp this evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Promises Punishment
[By United Press

NEW YORK, Jan. l5.-Gcneral
Jacinto Trevino OF chihuahua has
wired the United Press that the pun
ishment to be administered to the cul-
prits OF the Santa Isabel massacre
will be identical with that meted out
to Rodriguez and Carlos Almeida
They were prisoners and shot to
death.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Boat Swamped, Several Drowned
| By United Press

TACOMA, Jan l5.-Two boys anJ
d woman were drowned and ten per
sons rescued, all suffering from eN-
posure, when the gasolite boat Vic
tor II swamped in Puget Sound off
Point Defiance this morning. in a
squa1. The survivors say several
others were probably drowned. High
waves hindered rescue of the
launches.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
St. Peters Episcopal Church

Second Sunday after Epiphany.
Holy communion, 8 a. m. Sunday
school, GAS a. m. Moaning prayer.
1850 a. M. Children's service and
five minute sermon begins this ser
vice. Adult sermon, believing On
Jesus A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to everyone to attend the ser
vices i'll this church.
LLOYD B. THOMAS, Rector.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
PEACE TRIBUNAL COMES HIGH
BUT FORD WILL PAY THE BILL
To Maintain Quaters at The Hague
Will Cost Auto Manufacturer
$4,000 a Week. MANY of the
Party Will Leave for America
Tonight

start a permanent tribunal, but there
will be no sessions for weeks. No
Scandinavians have been named as
members OF the peace board and there
has been no word OF acceptance ot
appointments from either Ba
Jane Addams or Ford. 1t is expect
ed the tribunal will cost Ford $l0,Uoo
a week.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
WORLD EVENTS

OF Portland. Policeman Muellen.
who was called when the cottage
caught fire, says that through Win
he saw the woman's body before the
lire reached it, proving that fire did
not cause her death.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Methodist Services

Sunday school, 10 a. m. Preaching,
II a. m. and : 80 p. m. Epwortn
League, $50 p. m. Don't let the
SNOW prevent you from attending
these services.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
After Bulgarian Premier
By United Press

By United Press
AMSTERDAM, Jan. l5.-There is
an unconfirmed report that an unsuc-
Sessful attempt has been made to as
sassinate Bulgarian Premier Rado-
slavoff. The assailant is reported to
be Bulgarian.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
To Put 1t Up to Americans
| BY United Press

BERLIN, Jan. l5.-Germany has
re-cntered British Foreign Secre-
tary Greys suggestion in the Bara-
long case. in which the British Off
GERS are accused OF numbering sub
marine crew. 1t will be submitted to
an investigation court composed Of
American naval officers.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
MRS, PANkHURST
HELD AT ISLAND

desirable alien" in the eyes Of the
law. Miss Joan Wychham, her sec
retary, who accompanied her to Ellis
Island, attempted to communicate
with Secretary Lansing and Secretary
Wilson for a special permit releasing
her. Mrs. Pankhurst came to Amer
ica in behalf of the Serbian relief.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
WILL NOT INTERVENE IN
MEXICO At PRESENT TINE
State Department Believes Carfanza
Can Handle Situation Better Than
This Country Can and Will Be
Given Opportunity Punishment
Promised by General rrevino

Factory. The state department has
promised no immediate action to the
II Paso petition to oust American
Consul Edwards at Juarez.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Believed She Was Murdered
BV united Press

OAKLAND, Jan. l5.-Mrs. Mar
garet Gerber, aged 20, whose body
was incinerated in a cottage at Elm
hurst last night is believed to have
been murdered Her husband is be-
ing questioned. The woman has a
sister, the wife Of Captain Meaney
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
lRY United Press |

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-One was
killed. three fatally and nine seriously
injured by an explosion aboard the
submarine , at the Brooklyn navy
yard this morning. \ detective bat
terry is believed to have been the
cause. The interior. was ablaze when
the rescuers arrived and the hose
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
lBy ]. w. Stewart !

10y J. W s7EN W Ut = -'-''.''
THE HAGUE. Jan. l5.-The Forl
expedition has ended and delegates
are packing and sightseeing prepard-
tory to returning on the liner Rottcf-
dam tonight They went to Rottcr-
dam City this afternoon. Several Of
the leaders are remaining to help
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
McQuillan Tonopah Postmaster

The United States senate on Thurs
day confirmed the appointment of
James J. McQuillan as postmaster at
Tonopah. Jim" has many friends
hereabouts who tender congratula-
tons
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
[By United Press

10y United fTtss1
NEW YORK, Jan. l5.-Despite
her protests. Mrs.. Elnnelne Pan.l-
hurst was sent to Ellis Island on her
arrival from London. Because she
was once convicted and imprisoned
in England she is therefore IAN un-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
Kaiser Able to Eat.

z I
BERLIN. Jan l5.-The kaiser at
tended luncheon at the Reichskanzlep
today. He was cheered as he drov<
through the streets.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15

CHICAGO, Jan. l5.-A cold wave
will hit the midwest tomorrow and
there vii be light SHOWS generally
from the Rockies to the Great Lakes.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
0NTENEGR|N KING PLAYING
F0R>SEPARATE PEACE BELIEVED
Diplomatic Corpts; of Cettinje Arrives
at Scutari, But Ruler Cannot Be
Located~-Germany Will Put Bara-
long Case Up to American Naval
Officers

ed the Montenegrins, after abandon-
ing Cettinje retreated on the south
and west fronts toward Albania.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
At Least Five Killed

10y INttd TTtss
NEW YORK, Jan. 15,-Iatest re
ports indicate that five were killed
outright and upwards OF fifteen prob
ably fatally injured.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15
ONE IS KILLED
MANY INJURED

recovered. Many were badly burned
and their death is near. Several were
rescued with their clothes afire.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-15

ROME, Jan. l5.--Austrian adviceS
say the diplomatic corps OF CettinJo
has arrived at Scutari, accompanied
by several AIontenegrin officials. The
whereabouts OF hing Nicholas and
his force OF ministers at Cettinje is
mystery 1t is believed the king IS
going to Scutari to negotiate pro-
posed separate peace.