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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
SOPHIE LYONS SUCCESS.

Out of Detroit there a day two ago brief an
nouncement that a pubic-spilited had decided
property worth $4,000 to the city to be used for the pur
pose Of establishing a home where children of criminal
tendencies might be reclaimed The donor is Sophie
Lyons, who known years ago the shrewdest and
ablest woman criminal of modern times She is now 20
years old and for long time she has led life that has
been above reproach.
Three decades ago. Sophie Lyons name was written
large i'll the criminal records at home and abroad Paris
London, New York all the to Sophie LYONS.
She hunted the world over Her father was blackmaer
her mother thief her husband bank burglar.
Sophie, herself, pickpocket and in addition the
head and brains of organized gang of thieves
mopoitan in their operations Sophie in her own
particular line of law breaking
In 1896, she committed her last theft. When she
emerged from prison. peness and broken in health she
told the police that they would have trouble with
her No one believed her. But Sophie meant what she
said She disappeared from her old hauns 81 can make
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
HISTORICAL UNDERTAKING.

few eastern newspapers seem to be wrought up over
the way Harvard professor Edward Charming has been
casting reflections upon the personal honesty OF fatfck
Henry referring openly to the circumstance that upon
occasion George Washington was not above losing MS
temper and making the fur fly. Professor Claiming
whose scholarship has for many been considered
above reproach doubt made such reference TO
the men in question This is nothing new Other hlstor
cal characters have been referred to IN the same spirit
But the question is better to allow the young mind
to believe for instance, that the Boston tea party was
composed of highmnded colonial PARROTS who looked with
displeaSue upon liquid that savored OF fun IMAM TO
believe that the whole affair lark participated III by
a company Of tavern rowdies who knew that public sent
ment would be against their apprehension and punish
ment?
One version of the episode may be far from the
actual truth as the other but both current and since
no member lives to defend himself the two versions are
likely to remain current for good many years to come
Certainly the first is the everybody would like to be
eve and perhaps therefore, 1t is the one which should
be taught to children whose minds have not become mel
low enough to make allowances but the student OF MS
tory who investigates with mature mind can hardly
suffer from the truth the historical muckaker insists
upon stating it, The student knows that it matters little
whether John Adams rum seller Some excellent
men have been rum sellers The fact is that the harm
comes when shOrtsighed muckrakes (Which Professor
Charming is not lift historical characters out OF their
environment and Judge them by modern stndards. This
is done by many their thought Of Bible characters.
What matters it whether George Washington lost his
temper and in proane words, accompanied is SAID by
liberal application Of the flat of his sword frequently
turned company Of frightened soldiers about and set
them at the enemy again? In his wisdom he no doubt
knew that in the thick Of battle there is time for
gentle persuasion If he had been minister of the gospel
in modern church. he might have been censured for such
conduct but he and that the historical muckraker
forgets OF course, if Patrick Henry dishonest it is
nothing to his credit but it should be remembered that
Patrick Henry has lived in history for what he said and
not for what he did 1t is very possible that in making
such remarks Professor Charming had deeper purpose
than to remind his students that like today the lead
during the country early struggles merely hui
beings responding best they could to what they
conceived to be noble work They fought not only the
tories who opposed rebellion but also their personal
weaknesses That they and gave the country good
start is, therefore, the to their credit
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

hind her fan.
You certainly have good record
for accidents so far. You are one hun
dred per cent perfect" He cleared his
throat after little pause and began
again in n different voice:
Gertrude, ! was thinking this would
be a good time to have little quiet
talk together. Someway we never
seem to have any time to talk things
over when both OF us are rested and
-" Ortrude looked up wide eyed
and attentive at once. Her movement
was so sudden that it was disconcert-
ing.
Perhaps you have forgotten the pa
per that I asked you to sign before we
were married, stating that you had had
your portion of the property and
would make no further claim on any
thing left My sickness has made me
think of what might happen if l
should not get we'll"
Don't talk so, ]. c. You are well
now, just d little weak" Ortrude fixed
a sharp glance on his face.
Yes, l am much better; but ii
would remove a load from my mind il
the thing was all settled" continued
Jacob quietly. You see things are
not on the best footing financially and
there is likely to be enough for the
children. You are provided for in any
event, and there is no possible excuse
for your refusing to assure the chill
dren against any trouble from you
Just what are you insinuating o.
asked Ortrude in a low voice.
81 am insinuating nothing. l am
asking you to clear your name of a
suspicion as to your future conduct
Jacob leaned forward and looked ear
nestly into her face.
My name needs no clearing; most
of all I should not need it from my
husband" Ortrude made a movement
as if to rise. Jacob raised his hand tc
detain her.
Il ask very simple thing. Common
courtesy, common honesty demands
that you grant it. l certainly expect
you to. Your refusal will certainly be
interpreted as a desire to keep affairs
! in your own hands so that If you de-
eide to make trouble you will have
the means to do So" Jacob looked fix.
eddy at her.
Il am not responsible for other peo-
| pies interpretations of my acts MOI
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
KEYSTONE fUNMAKERS
INSURED FOR 100000

There are some daredevil feats OF
crossing girders and stringers from one
skyscraper to another in "A Submarine
Pirate al the Strand theater today.
The owner of these tall buildings on
Broadway, the busiest street in Los
Angeles, Cal. baked at the use of them
until he was insured against any ac-
cident to the performers in the sum OF
100000. Under the strict California
statute the owner OF the buildings
would be responsible for the injury or
death of sgd Chaplin, the funny
pirate of the comedy; Glen Caven-
der, the inventor; Wesley Ruggles, the
accomplice, and the keystone police,
as all Of these active actors were busy
during one scene shining across great
chasms on narrow girders.-Adv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

for the motives they attribute to me.
/ am the best Judge OF what It is fit-
ting for me to do. / do not want to
hear any more about that ridiculous
paper I do not choose to sign it or
anything else" Jacob did not reply.
Two bright red spots burned in his
cheeks and he leaned back YEARLY and
closed his eyes.
You are very foolish to make your
self worse by talking business when
you should be resting and getting we'll
will leave YOU to rest now for you
need it, Let me help you to bed
NO, thank you" replied Jacob
YEARLY. Il will stay here"
Ortrude turned and left the room.
(To be continued.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

IL HANDSOME painted Ash bowl OF
quite the very newest style. there
once lived four pretty gold-nshes.
They were not Just plain, ordinary
gold-fishes-dearm me, no! They we're
gorgeous big gold-hshes, with long
frilly tails and great splashes of
brilliant color on their bodies.
And they knew how handsome and
admired they were too! AS they
swan around in the fish bowl. max
ing graceful circles as they went.
they said to each other. How lucky
these people who own us are! With
out us this corner of the room would
be dark and gloomy. But our bright,
flashing bodies make II look cheerful
and pleasant" ALI OF which was
perfectly true.
But after a while they grew tired
of singing their own praises. 1t Is
tiresome to say over and over again
that one is the most wonderful and
beautiful creature in the world
Especially IL no one disputes the
fact, and the goldfish all agreed),
and they began wishing for things.
IT do WISH" said the biggest. fril-
hest BOlQ-ueH, tUdL Wo unu . CaSeio
in our bowl. It's all very we'll to
have a new style bowl. and I must
say that l admire the painted flowers
on the sides. But I want a rock
castle in the bottom Of the bowl-one
Just like we had at the store-and
shall not be happy till I have It,"
The two middle-sized gold-nshes
opened their mouths to say great
big ''Yes," and they added, 1--WE will
not be happy either till We have q
castle in the bottom Of our bowl
"Oh, dear" sighed the little tiny
goldfish, why make such fuss
about castles? Castles are nothing
but stones and there are plenty of
stones in the bowl now. Why not
wish for sunshine? II only we could
be in the sunshine We could be
happy"
"Sunshine!" scoffed the biggest
goldfish. That's a silly wish"
"Sunshine!" tainted the middle
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
LEGAL NOTICE.
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Boise Artesian Hot &
Cold Water company will be held at
the office of the company. Nos. Cyl spa
Idaho street. Boise, Idaho, on Monday
February 2sth, 1915, at 10 o'clock a. M
for the purpose of electing a Board OF
Directors for the ensuing year. and for
the transaction OF such other business
as may properly come before the
meeting. c. w. MOORE,
Attest: President.
B. S. HOWE. Secretary.
Boise, Idaho, February 14th, 1916.
E27
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
Letters From, the People
The Answer.

Evening Capital News
whittier are we drifted?"
To bankruptcy.
Why are taxes ruinous, and the
benefits accruing from the expendi-
ture of public moneys not common
surate with the amounts expended?
Because of the extravagant, unscien-
tific and wasteful government which
has been set up in this state. Because
of the shameful way in which most of
the persons who have been chosen to
guide the destiny of our fair state have
cowardly avoided the vital issues and
misled the people of Idaho by putting
into operation some plan which APP
parently would afford relief, but
which was in reality an expensive
temporary eXpediency which had out
lived its usefulness and served it's
every purpose when it had aided in
the election or reelection of some
political demagogue. Because the only
regulatory body ever provided in this
state, the Idaho tax commission, which
could and would have given substan-
tial relief to taxpayers, was sacrificed
to the Gods of Greed and Avarice. Be
cause of the direct primary. Because
the prohibition question was made a
political issue, when it is purely so
cial problem. Because women vote,
and because the people like to be
! fooled.
But save your big "holler" until
later You have just been given is
months without interest or penalty in
which to pay one years tax Wait I'M
til the people Of this state are called
upon to pay back into the public treas
ury something over $4.oO0,00O with in
terest, and then ask yourself questions.
EVERETT H. BARBER.
Feb. IT, 1916.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

trude stirred the lace OF the dainty
white dress as she waved her fan and
gently rocked back and forth.
Il will see how l feel tomorrow" an
swered Jacob. Il fear 1t would not be
nerve quieting prescription to ride
with so new driver" Jacob smiled
amiably. He was pleased that she
should suggest it for it was a new de-
parture. She was so unusually pleas
ant that it occurred to Jacob that now
would be a good time to breach the
subject of the legal paper he wished
her to sign.
That is not much of a compliment
to my driving" Ortrude yawned be-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

over winch Il grant
elm cast its shad =
ow. Ortrude was
sitting In a low
rocker opposite him
making a languid
effort to be enter
tanning. 1t was the
first time she had
sat down in the
sick room.
"P c + h a p S you
will be able to take
a ride in the ma =
c h / n e tomorrow
Y GU have never
been in it. This
weather it is pleas
ant riding for that
is the only way tc
get a breeze" Or
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

Finally. one day. the lady who
owned the gold-fishes looked at them
thoughtfully. There seems to be
something the matter with these gold.
fishes" she said. 81 don't believe this
corner agrees with them. I think
will try them by the dining room
window where the sun shines all the
day" So she put them in the sunshine.
And would you believe it? I'm.
mediately those moping goldfish be-
gan to feel better. Even the biggest
one, who usually disdained to speak
to the littlest one, said pleasantly, II
think after all your wish was better
than mine. Sunshine is lots more
fun than easiest" And they all four
lived happy ever after-in the sun
shine.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
DAILY LESSON IN HISTORY

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
1S16-Maurice Block, celebrat-
ed French publicist and politi-
cal economist, born in Berlin.
Died in 1901.
Seventy five Years Ago Today.
1S41-First meeting of oregon
settlers at the Methodist mission
station, near Young bay, to
make a code of laws for the set
Elements south of the Columbia
river.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1S66--Emperor Napoleon III,
in an address to the French
senate. explained his designs
to further develop the political
institutions of the empire, and
thus to Grown" the edifice of
the Napoleonic state.
Twenty five Years Ago Today.
1S91-Empress Frederick of
Germany, visited Paris, which
caused many demonstrations of
disapproVal.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
Marryin6&rMOnQy|
TOWNSEND STILL FooLsHLY HOPES

1PS EW LEONARD
HIS WIFE

It was Saturday afternoon and Mar
ian had gone down to the store to help
the boys with the heavy afternoon
trade. Jacob Townsend was sitting up
in an easy chair by the open window
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
One Year AGO in the War.

Feb. 1s, 1915-German subma-
rine blockade" of Great Brit
ain began; England suspended
traffic with the continent; Rus
slams abandoned Czernowitz, in
Bukowina, and Austrians oc-
cupied it; Emperor William de-
clared East Prussia cleared of
Russian invaders: Germany re-
1ected American protest against
threatened sinking of neutral
shipping in war zone" around
Great Britain.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18
l e! @! !';:!!'|:! &
fSu ~ echmtsesrsslats1.e sa1fk
The Latlest Goldfish Gets His Wish
E,Gss kssrsS,ssdsdss,E

sized gold-hshes. who cares about
sunshine?"
So the littlest goldfish kept very
still and the three other gold-hshes
moped and fretted and nobody had
one bit Of happiness.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

Store your household goods with
Compton Transfer Co. Sanitary ware
house. Phone 48.-Adv If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

Phone Compton Transfer Co. for the
best moving job you ever had. Phone
4S-AdY. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

coz2r;aa:-cIard Ingram J,IdSon
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-18

Evening Capital News: -
whittier are we drifted ?"
To banlSruptcV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-05
Navy be equipped with high-powered di-

Navy be equipped with high powered di-
rigibles for scouting purposes. This
country should take advantage of every
possible item of information respecting
naval and military equipment afforded
by the great war. To neglect any point
that might possibly be of value would
be serious neglect of duty. The prob
lem confronting the military and naval
experts is to ascertain the relative value
of the new forms of war making, the
novel devices for attack and defense,
the scouting equipment, the transport.
The Zeppelins have not been marked
success thus far in the war. They have
killed few hundred people in England,
mostly civilians, but for actual offensive
work they have been virtually worth
less. AS sea scouts, however, they are
evidently well equipped, with their wide
range of action their comparative Sc
curity from molestation, their stability
and their powers Of communication. 1t
is evident that a fleet equipped with
three or four such craft would have a
very great advantage against even a
much heavier force not provided with
such antennae for the ascertainment of
conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-05
Southern Contests at Chicago.

At this national convention the CON
perison with previous conventions. Few.
and vet the charges and counter. charges
and displays of feeling are very much
the same. \ near riot is reported in
the presentation Of South Carolina
ease. Contentious in the Georgia case
were bitter while the Louisiana case
was q baffier for several days. And vet
not an electoral vote from either of
those states could be lifted into the re-
publican column with the aid of der
rick. Properly speaking, no republican
thousands who with opportunity would
vote the republican ticket are barred
from the polls by local legislation
In Louisiana last winter occurred a
furry which was advertised as promising
a democratic defeat. Some disgruntled
democrats united with the few republic
cans and a handful of bull moosers and
put a state ticket in the field. Much
was made Of the national administra-
tons anti sugar record. Much also was
made of the personal popularity of the
democratic leaders of the movement
The election was held in April, with
the usual result. The democrats had
everything their own way. Their ma
joritv was all they could desire. Local
derelictions and embarrassments, and
the administration unfriendliness to
sugar, were alike ignored The combi-
nation opposition cut but a sorry figure
And this April result foreshadows the
November result. Louisiana will vote
for Wilson and Marshall. no matter what
ticket is named or platform adopted at
Chicago
Sometimes when the political situa-
ton in the south is mentioned the oues-
why is it not applied %
That is an old. old question. Many
men of prominence have considered it.
and some given opinions on it. Others.
however. nave given 1t up. Nearly all
have agreed that something should be
done. and that a remedy. well fashioned
from both the local and the national
viewpoints. would improve matters for
both parties. locally and nationally
Time is a great factor in such an
equation: and time is Necessary in this.
In time, something will be done and
the situation relieved. But just when
and what no man whose opinion is val
liable undertakes to say Meanwhile,
until a remedy is found and applied it
is folly for southern republicans to in
sist al national conventions on playing
part for which they have no strength
Or qualification
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-05
Who Won the North Sea Fight?

| Conflicting claims by the British and
+, German admiralties regarding the North
! sea battle leave the world perplexed in
| judgment as to the verdict. According
| to the German account the British losses
| were so heavy that the outcome was a
heavy blow at the British sea prestige.
| At first the admiralty at London adj
| mitted serious disparity between the
| losses, but sought consolation in the fact
| that the fleets were not equally matched,
| the Germans having heavier tonnage
| in the engagement, and, according to the
| London official statement that has
been subsequently issued, fleeing when
the principal British force appeared.
Now the London admiralty declares that
| in point of actual losses the Germans
suffered more heavily than the British,
eighteen Teutonic ships having been de-
stroved as against fourteen British. The
Berlin naval authorities deny this claim,
asserting that the original list of Ger
man losses stands as correct.
Only from some neutral source in all
likelihood. can evidence be had that
will resolve the doubt raised by this con
fiict of statements The British claim
is not accompanied by the names of the
enemy vessels destroyed. If Berlin per
sists in denials the British contention
cannot he proved. at present, unless
there is some positive testimony from
disinterested source.
These doubts serve to increase the
| proba bility of a further engagement in
the North sea, especially if the German
| losses were not so great off Jutland as
England now claims. 1t is plain from
the latest London admiralty statement
that the British main feet was at one
| time engaged in the fight, causing. ae-
cor6ipg to the official account. the Ger
man force to flee for shelter. If. as Ber-
lin contends. the British sea mastery has
been shaken. there is no reason Why the
German feet should not emerge once
more and seek battle, after the wounds
Of the fight of last week have been
healed Neither side can well afford to
rest upon the questionable verdict of
| the Skaagerak engagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-05
Preparedness Paraders.

| Why parade for preparedness on the
l4th2 Because every American citizen
should be ready to do his duty, SO far as
in him lies, for the safety of the coun-
| try if danger threatens. And because
the duty of today, when there is no
| menace. is to attest publicly and de
cisively to demand that the country be
given the means to defend itself.
There is no place in the line for those
who would march just for "the fun of
the thing" for the novelty, for a diver
sion. But there is demand for those
who would march because they believe
that preparedness is a national need, be
cause they feel that it is the duty of
the legislators to enact laws which will
enable the people of the United States
to protect themselves if foreign foe
ever assails these shores.
To parade on the l4th should mean
and doubtless will mean a willingness
to stand by the flag if danger approach
es. Not every man who takes his place
in line would necessarily take his place
in the ranks of the fighting force if war
should come There will be many who
are too advanced in years, and many
doubtless who are too young. But all OF
those who march should and will be
ready to do whatever is in their power
for the sake of the country in its emer-
gency.
Preparedness is matter of spirit as
well as of physical conditions These
parades which are being conducted IN
the larger American cities are in the
way of the preparation of the people IN
thought and sentiment. They are object
lessons in patriotism. They are ealeu-
lated to stimulate the sense of unity.
The marchers in Washington will have
established community of thought
with the marchers of New York, Bos-
ton and Chicago.
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The Fuckers ct Chicaoo.

Gan Mr. Roosevelt bust his bron-
chos, How numerous they are j. not
known Bat at this moment they are
rearing and caYorting in the widest of
sroncho fashion
George ". Perkins * NOT 81 the nun.
,sr, and this j. assurance that Mr. RDose-
velt. as matters stand. dlseountcnanccs
the disorder MIR Perkins wants q
working agreement between the bull
mooscrs and the republicans. and is in
chicago negotiating To such end
ar Roosevelt faces no easy task. The
more radical Of his followers have
learned of him They are of him. bv
him. for him. Their leaders blood be
fore their leaders face rises up, and
proves them truly of his race
But the leader has been sobered by
circumstances. He wants to be nnmi-
rated by the republicans, but sees that
= hold up is not the caper "Your nomi-
ration 90 your life" is not his demand.
Mr. pe.k4As is Oh the scene represent