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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Senate Committee Approves
His Nomination for the
Supreme Court.
NO DATE SET FOR VOTE
ON THE CONFIRMATION
Opponents Will Make Vigorous
Fight When Final Action Comes
on the Appointment.

The Senate Judiciary committee
voted 10 to 8 today to report IA
vorably to the Senate the nomina-
ton OF Louis d. Brandeis to be
associate justice of the Supreme
Court OF the United States. 1t
was strict party vote.
No plan as to when the nomination
will be taken up in the Senate has yet
been formulated.
The action of the committee remained
in doubt up to the time the vote was
taken. Senator Shields, democrat. of
Tennessee arrived in the capital today
just in time to cast the deciding vote.
Georgia before going to the committee
room, but would not state his decision
before casting his vote.
How Committeeman Voted.
Senator Cummins of Iowa was the
only member of the committee not
present. His vote. however, was re-
corded against confirmation.
Senators voting for confirmation were
Culberson. Overman. Chiffon. OGorman.
Fletcher, Reed. Ashurst, Shields, Walsh
and Smith of Georgia.
Senators voting against confirmation
We're Clark of Wyoming. Nelson. Dill
lin, +
Cummins and Works.
The vote is one of the final steps in a
contest which started as soon as the
nomination was sent to the Senate by
President Wilson January 28. Weeks
were spent by the subcommittee TAX
ing testimony regarding charges
against the nominee formulated by a
committee of citizens of Boston. The
subcommittee recommended confirma-
tion by strict party vote of three to
two.
Debated Fully in Committee.
The judiciary committee has debated
this testimony fully. Doubt existed as
to the attitude of four democrats
Senators Reed. O'GormaI Smith of
Georgia and Shields. To win favor
able report it was necessary for all
democrats to vote for Mr.. Brandeis.
1t became known last week that Sen
ators Reed O'Gorman and Smith would
vote for confirmation. but doubt con-
tinued about Senator Shields vote.
The charge against Mr.. Brandeis was
unethical conduct in relation to sew
eral clients and working under cover"
President A. Lawrence Lowell of Har-
ward headed the committee of citizens
organized to fight confirmation. Will
liam H. Taft. Simeon E. Baldwin, Fran
els Rawle, Joseph H. Choate, Elihu
Root. Moorfield Storey and Peter w.
Meldrim, each a former president OF
the American Bar Association, also op-
posed confirmation.
Favored by President Eliot
On the other hand, Charles W. Eliot.
president emeritus of Harvard. only a
few days ago wrote letter to the com
mittee strongly urging confirmation;
Secretary of War Baker appeared on
the witness stand to ask for confirma-
tion on the basis of Mr.. Brandeis' ef-
forts to establish social justice. and
President Wilson recently wrote a per-
sonal letter to Chairman Culberson, ex :
planning the reasons for making the
nomination and urging confirmation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
German Traffic in Baltic.

COPENHAGEN. May %. via London,
May 24.-German traffic in the Baltic has
been restored. according to a Malmo dis
patch to the Politiken. Five German rner-
chantmen. says the dispatch. arrived
in Swedish farbors today, escorted by
q large squadron Of German warships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senates


Met at II am.
Resumed consideration rivers
and harbors appropriation bill.
Judiciary committee voted ten
to eight for favorable report on
nomination of Louis d. Brandeis
"a associate justice Supreme
Court.
House:
Met at IL am.
Considered Oregon and Cali
fornia railway land grant bill,
involving government recovery
of oregon lands valued at be-
tween $30.000,000 and s5O.000.000.
Naval appropriation bill was
reported from naval committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Figures in Peace Rumors.


Prince Won Buelow. one of the fore
most statesmen of Europe, has been
referred to frequently in the last few
months as the man who might be Sc
lected by Emperor William to conduct
preliminary peace negotiations. should
they be undertaken. He had been
mentioned in this connection not only
on account of his experience and recog
nized ability, but because he has oc-
cupied rather detached position, SO
far as actual conduct of the war is
concerned.
Late in 1914 the former chancellor
was as sent to Rome by the emperor. and
succeeded in delaying Italy's declara-
ton of war on Austria. He is credited
also with having prevented war be-
tween Germany and Italy. He then
went to Switzerland. the ostensible
reason being the i'll health Of his wife.
From time to time it has been reported
that the prince was engaged in peace
negotiations, but SO far as has been
out Foundation. Several weeks ago
he was called back to Berlin.
Doubted by Won Bernstorff.
REGARDING the report that Count Won
Rernstorff. the German ambassador,
is to be superseded by Prince Won Bue-
low. the ambassador said today that
he had had no confirmation of the re-
port. The same rumor was In circula-
tion three weeks ago and week later
came the report that Prince Won Bue-
low was to become secretary of for
eign affairs at Berlin.
Nothing further has been heard on
this topic and the ambassador stated
that he did not understand in the first
place how the prince was to get to this
country and when he arrived what
would be his mission, as Germany is
not seeking and would not make peace
overtures.
state Department oflcials were
frankly skeptical of the accuracy of
the report that Prince Won Buelow was
coming to Washington on special
mission from Emperor William. They
have received no official or unofficial
intimation that such a visit was in
prospect.
london Origin Suspicious
A high official pointed out that the
report originated in London. which to
his mind cast doubt upon its truth,
since it was certain to be widely dis
cussed as a possible peace overture
from Germany. The Berlin govern
ment. he said, has not yet seen At to
suggest peace move ofhcially or con-
fidentially in any way ..s-.
The possibility that the former chan
cellor would supplant Count Won Berns-
tori as ambassador here also was
greatly doubted in official circles. Am
6assador Won Bernstorff's diplomatic
achieyements through the submarine
controversy, 1t was stated, seemed to
make it certain that he would be left
undisturbed by his government
should Prince Won Buelow arrive in
" a ahington on a special mission ON
ciaIs thought 1t likely that his task
would be somewhat similar to that as
siened to Col e. NJ. House by President
Wilson on several occasions when the
former has visited the belligerent cap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Hure War Credit Is Voted,

LONDON. May 24.-The house Of
commons yesterday agreed unanimous
ly to vote the $500. 10000 war credit
proposed by Premier AsQuiths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
PRINCE Won BUELO REPORTED
ON HIS WAY TO WASHINGTON
London Hears Former German Chan.
cellor May Become kaiser's
Ambassador to United States.

LONDON MAY "a, $50 pm-The Exchange Telegraph Com
diplomatic circles that Prince Bueow
former chancellor is proceeding Washington charged
by Emperor William with special mission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
NAMED TO FILL VACANCY.
Most Rev. jeremiah J. Harty Ap
pointed Bishop of Omaha.

ROME, italy. May "4.-The Most Rev
jeremiah ]. Harty, Archbishop of Ma
nila, has been appointed Bishop of
Omaha.
Archbishop Harty will fill the va
cancy in the Omaha diocese caused by
the death of the Rt. Rev. Richard Scan
nell, who died January 8. He was ap-
pointed Archbishop of Manila in 1913.
Prior to this appointment he organ
lied the parish of St Leo. in st. Louis,
Mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Housei

Naval appropriation bill reported
today provides new gunshop for
the Washington navy yard: in
creases in pay for the members
Of the Marine Band, together with
restrictions against playing In
competition with private musicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Can Estimate Cost.

1t is believed that with such infor-
nation at hand experts can estimate
with considerable accuracy what will
be the cost to the government and to
the clerks themselves of a retirement
and pension system under the straight
pension plan and under the contribu-
tory plan. In this resolution the heads
of the departments are directed to see
to 1t that information regarding the
age. salaries and length of service Is
given.
The Senate also has adopted a reso-
luton providing that the Senate COM
mittee on civil service may hold hear
ings and summon witnesses. etc. dur
ing the session and during the recess
of Congress if necessary.
Senator Pomerene said today that
he expected to call his committee to-
sether soon and to determine on a
plan of procedure. Probably further
hearings would be granted. he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

The Exchange Telegraph Com
pany also says it understands
Prince Won Buelow will become
ambassador to the United States.
This information is said to have
been obtained from diplomatic
circles in London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Senator Pomerene Hopes for
Early Action Benefiting
Federal Employees.
DATA ON U. S. CLERKS
ASKED BY THE SENATE
Authorization of Hearings by Com
mittee on Civil Service Also
Granted by Upper House.

Senator Pomerene of Ohio. chairman
of the Senate committee on civil service
and retrerchment. indicated today that he
intended to do all in his power to get
bill before the Senate providing system
of retirement of civil service employees
at the present session. and to get action
upon it. Failing this. however. he will
seek to have the matter taken up for con-
sideration by Congress as soon as 1t
meets next December. and disposed of.
The Senate has adopted a resolution
calling upon the efficiency bureau of
the government to collect and report
the ages. salaries and length of service
in the government departments of all
the civil service employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow:
somewhat warmer; moderate shifting
winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours end
ing pm.: Highest 6S. at pm. today;
lowest SIS, at am. today.
Full report on page 16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
omcial French Statement.

The text of the statement issued by
the war ONCE follows:
"In the Champagne district the Ger
mans by the suse of gas endeavored to
occupy our Zines at point west of
the Navarin farm. Our curtain of fire
CONTINUED On Second Page.)
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
BACK FROM STOCK SHOW

Among the interested visitors from
Idaho to the National Stock Show in
Denver we're Mr.. and Mrs. T. J..
Ragan, of this city. They left Black
foot about the first of November for
Loveland, Colorado, where they re-
newed old acquaintences and visited
with two sons and two daughters.
Leaving Loveland in time to arrive
in Denver the opening day of the
National Stock show, January "a.
II sure saw some grand sights while
in Denver" said Mrs. Ragan. "It
just seemed impossible for there to
be such fine horses and cows any,
where in the United States. Why,
saw one hog that weighed over 500
pounds, and there were any number
of them that would weigh over 700.
Mr.. Ragan took sick while we were
there, preventing us from seeing all
there was to see, but I believe If /
had stayed in Denver a month I
would still be seeing things I never
saw before" Mr.. and Mrs. Ragan
returned to Blackfoot, Sunday night,
and while they say they enjoyed their
trip to the fullest extent, their quiet
little home is more pleasing to the
senses Of real pleasure than the ex-
citing scenes of big busy Denver.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
DISTRESS IN THE DESERT

Telephone reports indicate that the
snow is four feet deep at Taber and
that number of the settlers are
without fuel, have very little feed
for horses and not much food for
themselves. Some of them are
thought to be without means to buy,
and some are merely cought short by
the storm. They have been in the
habit of going to the layas for wood
at almost any time in winter, and
they could haul their hayNbetter In
winter than at any other time, go
they did not take precautions to- pro-
vide for the unusual snow fall. There
is carload of baled hay on the track
at Blackfoot billed to Taber, besides
:, lot of freipht scattered in' many
cars with other local shipments,
County commissioner Bond and G. v.
Fisher of the Standrod bank have
been investigating the situation, and
If help is needed to get special relief
a meeting may be called. The county
bought some supplies but lack of
train service prevents sending them
out. Mr.. Young, the agent for the
Short Line, says they can get an en-
gine and a car or two as far as
Taber and will send them out If it
seems necessary.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
COMMISSIONERS CONVENTION

]. G., Bond and James Christensen
returned Monday night from Boise
where they went to the commission
ers convention week ago Saturday.
Mrs. Bond accompanied her husband
and they had a very pleasant week
in the capital city. After the con-
vention was over they took a trip to
the Arrow Rock dam 1S miles above
Boise and inspected the big dam.
The convention resolved to sup
port the organization of state tax
association under the supervision OF
the university at Moscow, Idaho; the
formation of a state bureau of ac-
counts to systematic public book
keeping; the constitutional amend
ment providing for six year terms
for county commissioners, one being
elected every two years amending the
present revenue law to enable
counties to get on a cash basis II
they so desire; that the films used
for exhibition of Idaho scenes at the
Panama exposition be returned to
Idaho for use in the schools; and the
adoption of the tract index system
of accounting.
The matter of exterminating the
rabies (mad coyotes), was discussed.
The government inoculated some
coyotes as an experiment to see If
they would bite one another and ex-
terminate themselves, with the result
that they flourish and bite people and
animals and it is developing a condi-
tion of mad-doggery among cows,
horses and other animals, and it is
spreading constantly.
The commissioners met Of their
own accord and they have no power
to enforce their decision except so
far as they can secure legislation !
the same as other people do. Only |
about rs were present from the 33 |
counties of the state.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
WATER COMPANY MAKES
REPAIR OF BROKEN PUMP

Not a great number of cities of
Blackfoot's diameter, and circumfer-
ence are blessed with such efficient
water service as is maintained here.
This fact has been proved in several
instances, and upon one occasion in
particular, that being last Saturday
when the main water pumps were
put out of commission. The pumps
stopped about o'clock in the after
noon and the water company immed-
lately took steps to make repairs.
Five men were employed on the job,
and within a few hours the city
was given its regular supply of
water. Not knowing the exact period
it would require to make repairs
complete, the auxiliary pump was
put in operation to pump the tanks
full, this being the provision made
by the water company to protect the
city in the event of fire.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
DOLLAR BILL STORE CLOSES

The clothing store opened on
Bridge street last summer by Leo
Lewis under the name of Dollar Bill,
closed it's doors last week and began
boxing and shipping the stock to Po-
catello and Idaho Falls, where Mr..
Lewis operates other stores.
Dollar Bill carried a very good
stock of goods, especially for work
ing people, but did not succeed in
developing sufficient business to
make it profitable. Wether it was
due to there being too many stores
for the trade or to his failure to
advertise in a way to bring his goods
to public attention is a question, but
probably it was due to both causes.
The statesmen tried hard in their way
to secure the business and now mat
ters have adjusted themselves to
about the same situation that pre-
vailed here one year ago.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
SAVE THE PHEAsANTS

Chief Deputy Game Warden G.. L..
Braley and Sydney Whitehead report
ed to this office Thursday that the
Chinese pheasants are in danger of
starvin and people are requested to
keep a lookout for them and put out
food. They are very beautiful birds,
are not aggressive in seeking food,
are rather tame, and will mingle
with domestic animals and take food
with them If they have the oppor-
tunity. The efforts of many years
in getting this locality stocked with
them may be lost if prompt action
is not taken now while all the weeds
and other seed bearing vegetation
are buried with snow.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
DEATH OF ROY CHERRNGTON


Mr.. and Mrs. Cherrington, of this
city, received telegram, Friday
morning, announcing the death Of
their son, Roy. His body was found
four miles south of Ogden, short
distance from the railroad track. An
inquest was held and all evidence
led to the verdict that he was killed
by the north bound train out of Salt
Lake. He was 23 years old, the eld-
est of six children. He had been pre-
viously living at Jerome, Idaho. AL
tho he was stranger to most Black
foot people the entire community ex-
tend much sympathy to the family in
this; their hour Of trouble. The fun
eral was held at the Cherrington
home on North Shilling avenue, Sun
day. The services were conducted
by Rev. Barnstable.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
SUNDAY PICTURE
SHOW PETITION

"A petition is being prepared to
present to the city council asking
the privilege of operating the picture
shows on Sunday evenings. A pro-
test is also being circulated for the
purpose of preventing it. The law
governing the question is that il a
majority of the electors entitled to
vote at the time of the agitation,
shall sign the petition, then the coun-
Gil may permit it ii they wish; other
wise the council have no jurisdic-
tion in the matter. In canvassing
the signatures, no notice is taken Of
the signers who are not legal voters
on the day they sign.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
ELECTRICITY FOR
ABERDEEN PEOPLE

!. The village Of Aberdeen has grant
ed a 50-year franchise to the South
ern Idaho Water Power company and
10-year contract for lights for the
village. M
This is the first step toward ex-
tending their lines up the west side
of Snake river to make the complete
circuit with Blackfoot, Moreland,
Rockford, Pingree, Springfield and
Sterling.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
MENDING ROTARY

One of the Short Line rotaries last
week ran into large tree stump
while plowing through drift on the
Hill City branch, damaging the plow.
It was brought to Poactello and
workmen yesterday repaired 1t SO
that 1t might be Immediately avail
able for duty.-Pocatello Chronicle.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
BREAKING RESERVOIRS

Southern California, and especially
the region around San Diego, is suf-
fering great lose of life and property
ON account of heavy rains and the
breaking of storage reservoirs.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
in ENLIGHTENED IDAHO

Women in most countries expend
a great deal of time and labor in
more or. less useless activity. The
difference between conditions in
Blackfoot and San Salvador are
clearly shown in the Thorstenberg
bakery advertisement on page five.
adv.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
STUDEBAKER MEETING

A meeting of the statesmen of
Studebaker cars was held at Idaho
Falls the first of the week and e. r.
Madison, who represents them at
Blackfoot and Mackay, attended the
meeting,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
Meeting Of the
City Council

On Tuesday evening there was a
full house at council meeting, there
being number attracted by the
prospect of some action on municipal
paving and some others by the ex-
pected presentation Of petition for
the privilege Of opening the picture
shows for Sunday evening entertain
ments.
The petition was not presented
and nothing on paving except that
8. M. Barlow, representing the tar
via filled macadam, asked to have
the name Of their product included
in the call for bids which was order
ed.
Report of Police Judge for January
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
SPECIAL TRAIN TO TABER

Two engines with a car or two of
settlers relief will try to get to Taber
Friday morning.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
Kicked ON His Bill

The bill of The Blackfoot Optimist
for publishing the quarterly financial
statement occupying 16 inches of
space was questioned for the reason
that it had been spread out into a
double column measure when single
column would be sufficient. Editor
Dooley said it could not possibly
have been set any other way to oc-
cupy less space and he would leave
it to any attorney and if he could get
it set in less space he would donate
the publication to the city. His
proposition was accepted.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
Bridge Street Mains

The finance committee was at the
last meeting Instructed to investigate
whether the water mains on West
Bridge street are sufficient for fu-
ture needs it being the intention Of
the city to pave over it. The COM
mite reported reported thru Mr.. Pei
key. that the water main is consider
ed large enough to carry all the
water that present water plan can
supply and that it is not up to the
city to require the water company
to make engagements for future
franchises. Councilman Thompson
said that business men had said that
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04

an inch and half pipe would carry
all the water the water company can
furnish and Ut being a four-inch
main and the company having refus-
ed to lay a larger main there was
nothing more to be done about it.
This statement caused an uproar and
the matter was referred back to the
committee.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04

In our gold contest,
w. D. Vincent, the city
superintendent of schools
]. E. Jones, the express
man, divide honors equal
ly and win the first S..
There is still SIS in the
purse. See page two.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04

In our silver contest,
Arthur J. Snyder, of
! Springfield, Idaho, wins
the fifth dollar. That
leaves SAT still in the
sack and you might win
all of thenA if you try.
See page two. Il
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-02-04
The Ghost Again

The Ghost Again
The Idaho Lumber company wants
to build where their west yard is
now and they want the Kirkpatrick
ditch put on the line.
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