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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-27
CONTESTS
FOR STUDENTS
OF HIGH SCHOOLS
Notices Sent Out by Idaho
Society, Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution, Explain
ing the Contests.

The Idaho Society, Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution, has mailed to the
principals of all high schools in the
state notices regarding the third essay
contest for high school students to be
conducted by the society and for which
three medals are hung up as trophies
The official notice follows.
Dear Compatriot: This society an
nounces the third annual medal con-
test for patriotic essays by high school
students. Three medals will be award :
ed. gold, silver and bronze. for the best
essays on any one of the subjects on
enclosed list, dealing with the causes
of the American revolution.
The medals are made by Tiffany
specially designed and will be engraved
with the name of the winners.
CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
1. The essay must be on one of the
subjects presented by this committee
and shall contain not less than 1900
words nor more than 5000 words. 1t
shall he the original work, both in
thought and composition, of the con-
testant, who shall be regularly en-
rolled student of some high school OF
this state.
2. A statement shall accompany the
essay, giving the name. address, age
school and class of the contestant and
the certification of the principal that il
was chosen as the best essay from that
high school. 1t may be written with
ink or typewriter, using but one side
Of the paper.
3. The instructors in English and in
history in each school shall select the
best essay from that school. In case
of disagreement the principal may de-
eide.
4. The ESSAYS are t. be forwarded tc
Frank G. Ensign. secretary, Boise
Idaho, and must be in his hands on OF
before Dec Is, 1915. at which time they
will be submitted to the Judges.
1t is the purpose of the society tc
have the medals ready for presenta.
ton to the winners at the school exer.
cises on Washington's birthday.
May we count on your influence IT
presenting this contest to your stu.
dents and on your support in stimulat
ting the study of American history ant
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-27

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-27

Miss Olive Nash of st. Paul is visit
ing in the city
j. w. Grove of Baker City is a Boise
business visitor.
Charles H. Chance of Lewiston is in
the city on business.
Sol Neuman has gone to Denver on
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05

OuuSoIAOA' SAASA Y AZ $A~ S~A-s~O ~ ~~~S,
tween labor and their employers II 1t
is to be organized by the, public
schools for the benefit of the boys
and girls of the community, when we
the fathers and mothers Of these
boys and girls and never fear; we are
not going to oppose the best interests
Of these children: ~ ...'..
The American Federation Of Labor
invites anyone in doubt as to it's atti-
tude on this all-important question to
write is officers and: they will gladly
furnish such information which covers
years of interest and investigation as
we'll as its conclusions SO far, ,as they
do on every other matter pertaining
to the economic welfare Of the work
ers. u; ..,
So, realizing as we do the fact that
Industry: is rapidly drifting to- spe-
oialization. II we are to maintain eff
cient skilled tradesmen that duty OF
the state: as we'll as its political divi-
sions must provide the right training,
as industry is too busy to give the
boy or girl technical training, and We
are DESTROYS tor the welfare Of every
community that which will give the
best that there is for the future work.
ers Of our nation.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
OHIO LAW REDUCES
..s, -- MINE ACCIDENTS

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Feb. 3.-A re.
port by John M. lsoat, chief mine
inspector OF the industrial commits
sion, ~shows, that in 1913 one out Of
everyt76s employed In the coal mines
was killed in mine accidents during
the year, or. one person for every
100000 tons Of coal mined. The total
number of fatal accidents IN mines
during the year was 81. falling OF
OF nearly two.thirds since 1913.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05

UNION LABOR BACKS
LOUIS D. BRANDEIS


Continued from page ~
ton to the gross. Acknowledgement OF
the New Haven system.
When he started in his crusade tc
obtain better business management OF
that road he was denounced by rail
widest type of a demagogue. It was
a peculiar coincidence that after the
things he declared were true Of the
New Haven had been proved the stock
holders Of the road beseeched him to
become one Of tho trustees intrusted
with the work Of re-creating the sys-
tenn. i,
The whole theory OF Mr.. Brandeis,
road preidents and attorneys al the
according to his friends, has been con-
structive. He has never attempted to
destroy a railroad system, they declare.
He has merely pointed out cancerous
growths in a particular system.
Slaps Steel Corporation. :
One of the Brandeis' important pub.
lie expressions was in testimony Jan.
20, 1915, before the United States
commission on industrial relations, in
vestigating : the great philanthropic
foundations and the causes Of indus
trial unrest. 81. r..
He: said he believed the great COR
porations tended to degenerate the
type of labor. For their refusal to
treat: with organised labor he COM
pared the directors of the United
States Steel corporation to the en-
peror Of Russia, "who also declines to
deal directly with. the rank and file. -
The fundamental cause of industrial
.unrast, MIR. Brandeis said, IL the, con-
flict between political liberty and, in
dustrial absolutism.i He thought: =
limit .should be. placed, upon the sixe
of the industrial units Of the country.
In: the. last eastern rate case he
made a :tremendo fight to compel
the railroads to cut out lot Of serv-
ices which he said they. were perform
ing free.
They included: spotting, switching,
nghterage, storage, and transfer serv-
ices. Tho Carriers said that Il they
cut out these services end charged Tor
them the charges would coee the
shippers mors than the increases
asked in rates. - .s.t s
Because Mr.. Brandeis - = Jew and
because this 10 the first time in the
history Of the. country that man Of
his race has been nominated for the
supreme bench, the administration u
that In the end the senate
will accord confirmation to the nomi-
nation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
Will SONS SISTER Is BURIED
President Attends Funeral at Column
bia, S. C.-Remains Entered In
Churchyard.

New London, Conn, Sept. 1S.-Mrs.
Annie NJ. Howe. only sister of Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson, died on Satur-
day after a long illness. She suffered a
sinking spell at dawn. Opiates were
administered TO deaden the pain caused
by peritonitis.
President Wilson was notified imme-
diately, but it was decided that he
would not come here.
The body of Mrs. Howe was taken to
Columbia, s: c., for burial and was in
TERED in the churchyard Of the First
Presbyterian church. There are buried
Mrs. Howe,s father, Joseph Ruggles
Wilson, and her mother. Jessie Wilson.
There lies also her husband, DIR. George
W. Howe, distinguished physician of
that state, and daughter.
The president and Mrs. Wilson con
nected with the funeral train at Prem
ton. y. j.
After attending the funeral service
the president left Columbia over the
same route and returned TO Shadow
Lawn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
TEUTONIC FORCES PURSUE
DEFEATED FOE IN O0BRUOJA
Won Mackensen Close on Heels OF
Routed Russians and Roumanians
-kavaIa SheIled by Fleet.

Berlin. via London. Sept. 1S.-Field
Marshal Won Mackensen is pressing his
pursuit of the Russians and Rouma-
mans, defeated during the recent op-
erations in the Roumanian province or
Dobrudia, the war office announced.
The Roumanian advance in Transyl-
vania is continuing, says the statements
which in reporting on happenings
along the Macedonian front announces
that the Greek seaport of kavala, re-
Gently reported occupied by Bulgarians,
Is being bombarded by entente war
ships. The statement says:
In Pennsylvania the ROumanlanS
are advancing against the kokel sec
tor on Goth sides of and above SZcke-
lyud- Barhely.
Balkan front-Army group of Field
Marshal Won Mackensen. The pursuit
OF the enemy in Dobrudja continues.
Macedonian front-There have been
no events OF special Importance. Iso-
lated enemy attacks on the Alogiena
front and northwest of TahinOs lake
| were repealed. Kavala is being bonn
barded from the sea"
Paris, Sept. 1S.-French and Russian
troops, advancing rapidly on the west
ern end of the entente Macedonian
front. have arrived in front Of Florina
close to the Serbian border, south OF
MonaStir, threatening the Bulgarian
| right, the French war office announced
| in the official bulletin.
! Farther east the Serbians are ad
| yancing on both sides of Lake OStrovo
defeating the Beulgarians in engage
ments near Kajmacklan and continu
| ing to throw troops across the River
Brod. where the Bulgari1Ds are resist
| ing them on the right bank OL the
| river.
London. Sept 1S.-The Italian forces
have occupied PaliucrestrO, five miles
from ArgyrOcastrO in Albania, accord
ing To an Athens dispatch TO the Elk
change Telegraph company.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
T. R. MARSHALL is NOTIFIED
Vice President Told of His Renomina-
ton by Committee Appointed by
Democratic Convention.

indianapolis. Ind. Sept. 15.-Vice
President Thomas X. Marshall was no.
tilted of his denomination by the COM
mittee appointed by the Democratic
national convention. at his home here.
There was II great gathering OF the
party clans and much enthusiasm and
merrymaking. one object being 10 out
shine the demonstration OF a few
weeks age when this city's other vice
presidential candidate. Charles w.
Fairbanks, was notified.
Mr.. Marshall. in his speech accepting
the nomination. ridiculed the. fears OF
the Republicans for the permanence
of prosperity after the war and nj
tempted TO show that these We're en-
,Aely Inconsistent with determine
ton TO sell more American goods
abroad.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
ALLEGED BLACKMAILERS
ARE ARRESTED AT CHICAGO
Men ard Women Apprehended by U. S.
Z Agents-Thousands of Dollars Col
Iectcd From Wealthy Persons.

Chicago. Sept. 1S.-The five men and
three women arrested on Saturday by
government officials and city detect
tives in raid on the Tyson apart
ments. East Forty-third street and
Grand boulevard, as members of a
band that has mulcted wealthy men
and women out of S25O,0OO or more,
are To be tried in Philadelphia.
The bonds of the eight were fixed
but they are still held in the county
jail i'm default of bail. Those held
are:
Henry Russell Edward Donahue,
alias doc Danahue," Helen EverS,
said to be the wife of George Irwin,
alleged director of the group; Mrs
Frances Allen, Mrs. Edward Donahue
wife of Donahue; James Christian
alias wv. J. Gross" Frank Crocker
George Bland
N1r. Clabaugh says these held. to-
gether with others ut liberty. have
ileeced at least fifteen prominent men
and women in Boston, Philadelphia
Chicago and New York by blackmai
methods of q most modern type. He
said there were many other victims
who never complained, fearing the
notOriety.
1.-The women flirted with wealthy
men and then demanded money from
them on threats of exposure and Tho
men did likewise with wealthy wOmer
end made similar demands" Mr.. Cha
baugh asserted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
SETH LOW PASSES AWAY
Former Mayor of New York and
Brooklyn Succumbs After
Long illness.

New York, Sept 1S.-Seth Low died
at his summer home at Bedford Hills,
n. y, on Sunday after Il long illness.
Seth Low was twice mayor OF
Brooklyn, once mayor of New York
and for IL years was president of CO.
lumbia university. In each of these
offices he became distinguished for
public service, and he was known
throughout the country as one of the
leading figures in New York city life.
Unlike most college presidents, Mr..
Low was not Il scholar in the accepted
sense of the word when he was ap-
pointed president of Columbia He
was head Of mercantile house.
He was born in Brooklyn January
is, 1850.
Brooklyn by the regular Republican
and independent forces In 1888 he
was reelected for the second term.
In 1890, in his fortieth year. he was
rendered the presidency of Columbia
university.
His administration was a brilliant
one. 1t was during his administra
ton that the university moved from
downtown to its present commanding
site Through his influence many
large gifts of money were attracted
to the university, and he himself gave
| 81 100000 for the erection of the state
| ~ library building. which is n memOr
| ial to his father.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
TROOPS BEGIN LONG MARCH
Twelfth Division, u. S. A., Taking an
23-MIe Hike From San
Antonio to Austin.

San Antonio. Tex, Sept. 1S.-The
march of the Twelfth division, L. S.
A, the biggest movement of this kind
in this country since the Civil war.
from San Antonio to Austin. SO miles
away. began. The hike will be COM
pleted in seven days.
There are 1908 officers and men in
line under Brig. Gen. Henry Greene.
Five motor-truck companies of 33 ma
chimes each transport supplies, al
though each regiment is equipped with
mule supply trains.
The Seventh Illinois infantry
marches as the thir1 unit of the First
brigade under Acting Brigadier Cen
crah Kennon. Brigadier General Hill
commands the Second brigade. com
posed of the Third, Fourth and Eighth
Illinois. Other Illinois outfits partici-
pating are the First field artillery. Sig
nal corps. Engineer company and Hos
pital companies | and -
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
GERMAN PRINCE IS KILLED
Frederick William of Hesse, Nephew
of the Kaiser, Slain on the
Balkan Front.

Berlin, Sept. 16.-Prince Frederick
William of Hesse, q nephew Of the
kaiser. has been killed in action at
AGRA Orman. on the Balkan front. The
war office on Friday officially an-
nOunced his death.
The prince was the eldest son of
Prince Frederick Charles of HeSSe
and Princess Margaret, sister Of EN-
peror William. He was born at Frank
fort-on-the-Main in 1893. He is the
second of the house of Hesse to be
killed in the war. Prince Maximilien
having fallen in northern France in
October, 1914.
Prince Frederick William is the
eighth German prince to have been
killed i'm the war.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
JAPAN REASSURES THE U. S.
Note That "Open Door" Policy
is Not Periied.

Washington. Sept. 15.-Japan. in
formal note To Ambassador Guthrie,
transmitted to the state department,
assures the American government that
the new Russo-Japanese treaty does
not repeal former conventions and that
the imperial government has not en-
tertained for moment any intention
II depart from its policy respecting the
integrity of China and the open door.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
LINER IN FLAMES; 423 SAVED
Passengers Rescued as Fire Consumes
the Steamer Congress Off Marsh
field, Ore.

Marshfield, Ore. Sept. Kidnapped
in flames. the Pacific coast liner Con-
gress stands two miles of Coos bay
after a thrilling race 10 land its 2o3
passengers and crew Of 10.
All of those on board were rescued
By the Colonel L. S. Niche, bar
dredge. The Niche went 10 sea in an
swer 10 an s. o. s. and was accom-
panied by the steamer Tiilamook.
Life savers and boats from the
Niche had been working for Iearly
an hour.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
$500 V|[L|sTAs SLAIN
BANDITS CAPTURED BUILDINGS
IN CHIHUAHUA CITY, BUT
WERE ROUTED.
GEN. TREVINO Is WOUNDED
Commander Shot in the Arm During
Battle With Outlaws-Many Prison
ers Captured and Some Are Put to
Death-Aided by Residents.

Mexico City, Sept. 1S.-General OBJ
RECON, minister of war, announces that
a thousand followers of Francisco Vii
ia, who attacked the town of Chihua-
hua, were routed with a loss of 600
men killed and many captured.
After the battle General Trevino'S
troops were able 10 take part in the
regular independence day parade.
During the fighting General Trevino
was slightly wounded in the shoulder.
Residents Aid Villa.
Aided By some of the townspeo1le,
the Villa forces attacked at eleven
O'Clock at night and took the peniten-
tiary and the municipal and federal
palaces. General Trevino gathered his
troops, placed his artillery, recaptured
the public buildings and completely de-
feated the attackers ia the early morn
ing fight. The captured men will be
tried by cOurt-martial.
General Obregon has sent a message
of congratulations to General Trevino.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
TONEN LEAPS FROM CAR
Alleged Murderer Seriously Injured in
Attempt to Escape at Har-
mon, NJ. Y.

New York, Sept. 16-Arthur Wal
tonen. who was arrested in IronwOOd.
Mich, in connection with the murder
of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, wealthy
widow of this city, leaped from the
New York Central train on which he
was being brought to New York in the
custody of detectives, as it passed
through Harmon, y. Y.
The train was brought to a stop and
Waltonen was found in ditch beside
the tracks severely injured.
He was brought to the city and hur.
ried to hospital. His condition is
said 10 be serious.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
DUNE AND LOWDEN WIN
GeneraIship Of illinois in Doubt
Following Primaries

Chicago. Sept. -15.-With Gov. Ed
ward +. Dunno and Frank o. Lowden
safely nominated by huge pluralities.
there are only two doubtful spots on
the Republican and Democratic states.
They were the Democratic lieutenant
Sovernorship between Henry w Hutt-
mann and Barratt O'Hara, and the Re-
publican attorney eneralship between
Edward j. BrundAge. the Chicago city
hall candidate and State Senator
Richard j. Barr.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22
Four Dead in Detroit Fire.

Detroit. Mich. Sept. 15.-Four men
IRE dead and a score of others narrow
~ escaped from fire which swept the
Salvation Army Industrial building.
About seventy-five persons were in the
building when the fire was discovered.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

I'm hot countries the people are less
civilized than In cold ones. Aren't we
all less civilized when the tempera-
ture goes up? What moral and
intellectual blessing. then Is an cleo
trio fan!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

+ A man in Seattle had a desperate
fight with q devilfish with tentacles
six feet long. The shark sensation Is
already outclasseG and the fish story
has risen magnificently to the new de-
mands upon Its ingenuity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Seven Londoners have been exempt
ed from military service because they
are rat catchers and their employer
proved that women cannot do the
work. Wonder II the suffragists dis
mute this statement?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Wisconsin man who caught fish
was disguised when he saw Ii was
nothing but sucker. but frightened
up when he found q diamond ring in
its stomach. Moral. always look I'm a
fsh's stomach.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

A Cambridge psychologist is investi-
eating the reasons why girls kiss sol
diers. apparently ObliviOus to the fact
that there are but twO-girls and SOL
dierS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

II may he granted that some of the
alleged comic artists can draw pictures
and salaries. but IL still remains one
OF life's little mysteries how they ever
draw laughs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

The pianist i'm the orchestra is 60
ingeto have tough time standing up
when he plays the Star-Spangled Ban
ner I'm compliance with BaltinOre's
new ordinance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

According to authentic reports there
are to be no freak styles in mems
clothes this year. Men no longer have
a chance i'm the competition for any
thing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

The per capita wealth of the United
States is now $1,000. That fact
doesn't deeply interest those Of us
who have been per capitated out of
ours.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

The authorities announce that the
nickel is not worth cents. as was re-
ported. thereby dispOsing of another
of the blessings of government by
humanity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

New York has car conductor who
used 10 be doctor. and lot OF other
towns have some that might make good
conductors.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Electric fans for the rich palmleafs
fer the poor
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Whenever we see a beautiful young
girl kissing a dog we think she ought
TO tell her beau to get the license or
get out
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Mr.. l of Hawaii is said to have the
shortest name In the world. but he
doesn't use 1t oftener than a congress
man.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Even if boys stepfather happens
to be q doctor, the kid Will always
believe that the old guy poured the
castor oil down him out of pure male
violence.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

A French corporal and one private
took 100 German soldiers as prisoners,
but maybe they were not very anxious
TO fight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

In the hot weather everyone wishes
To be submersible.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Our theory Of the war maps is that
they are designed and arranged to
keep us from understanding just what
IL being done.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Soon as a man begins to like the
sound of his own voice, he wants to
enter into a joint debate with some.
body.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Anybody who can conceal his igno-
rance is pretty smart.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

How things have changed. If we had
1t to do over. Paul Revere would take
his famous ride on q motorcycle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Campaign arguments are beginning
to get hot, with no relief In sight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

No doubt the modistes are already
hard at work on the campaign gowns
for the stump this fall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

In the case of submarine, however,
Ii Is the downkeep cost that counts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

The direction q fellow halls from is
not quite so important as the direction
he Is travelling
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

IL is a wise trigger that can keep
out of reach of somebody's fool finger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Possibly the time will come when
all the kinds Of people that drive au-
tomobiles VIII be running aeroplanes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

The average Turk may be illiterate,
but he's learning heap about
geography
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Looking for the pork in can OF
pork and beans is mild indoor sport.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-22

Among the thrilling feats of the year
should be catalogued that of notifying
a vice presidential candidate that ne's
been nominated.