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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
AUTO KILLS WILDCAT
BRUTE JUMPED STRAIGHT FOR
THE CAR BUT WHEEL STRUCK
,T AND FRACTURED SkuLL-lT
ALL HAPPENED IN THE Wilps
OF WISCONSIN.

Milwaukee, Dec. %. - Municipal
Judge A. C. Backus, his wife and four
children narrowly escaped with their
lives when a wildcat jumped at the au-
tomobile in which they were touring
through the state near Athens, Wis
The animal struck the front left tire
SO hard that it's skull was fractured,
and 1t fell backward dead on the road.
Il was driving toward Athens when
| noticed a dark object on the left side
of the road" said Judge Backus. AT
first | thought it was large dog.
When l saw that it was a cat and too
large for a tame cat I put on speed.
The cat jumped straight for the car
and l turned the wheel SO that the cat
struck it. It's skull must have been
fractured At the time | had no means
of defense 1t was lucky thing that
the cat was in front of the car. IN
stead of at the side, or II could have
jumped into the machine.
Judge Baekus took the dead animal
from Athens to Marshfield, where he
is having it mounted. 1t weighed be-
tween 40 and so pounds. and Is of a
grayish brown color. 1t will be present
ed to the Milwaukee Press club.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
Scores Of Aged Men and
Women Exposed to Biz
gard While Escaping
From Burning Building in
Night Clothes.
FOUR BODIES FOUND
IN THE BASEMENT
Main Structure at the Home
Destroyed, Causing Loss
of $250,000- Ninety two
Inmates in the Structure
at the Time.

Wichita, Dec. 22.-At least five per-
sons are missing and several others are
suffering from injuries as a result Of
a fire that destroyed the main build
ing of the Kansas Masonic home early
today. Scores of aged men, women and
children were exposed to the effects OF
the flames and blizzard weather.
The firemen rescued many with dif-
ficulty. Several We're made uncon-
scious by the smoke or overcome by
the intense cold as they fled in their
night clothes.
FIREMEN HAMPGRED.
The fire started in the boiler room.
Frozen fire plugs hampered the fire
men. Four bodies, all adults, were
found in the ruins.
The home was the property of the
Masonic lodge of Kansas. The loss
is s250.00O. Ninety-two inmates were
in the home. The temperature was
eight degrees above zero.
BODIES IN BASEMENT.
1t vas impossible to identify the
bodies, which were found in the base
ment in is inches of water directly
under the rooms occupied by Jesse t
Brown and wife and Frank Ferris and
wife, all of whom are missing. Ger
trude Weigle, aged 20, is also missing
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22

New York, Dec. 22.-Blown so feet
through the side of a building with
her baby clasped to her breast. Mrs.
Nelson Grover and the child were
killed. Another child was so badly
hurt that it will die and two others
were seriously injured. The explosion
occurred the American Smokeless
Powder company's plant, Morgan's Sta
tion, N j. 1t is thought to have been
due TO an experiment. and charge of
criminal negligence will be laid before
the Monmouth county grand jury.
The explosion shook buildings for
miles around. Windows in New
Brunswick, five miles away. were shat
tered by the concussion.
The building was recently bought by
the powder concern. Grover was hired
as janitor. He and his family lived in
1t.
Chemists had left ESQ pounds of pow
der in a kiln to dry overnight. Mr.
Grover had just gone outside the house
and his wife was lying on couch di-
rectly above the kiln. with her baby,
Britton. Mr.. Grover was knocked in
sensible by the shock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
Miss Lolita Armour, Who
Underwent o p er a t i o n
When Little Hope Was
Held Out, Will Make Her
Debut in a Few Days.

Chicago, Dec. 22.--Miss Lolita Ar
mour. only child Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Ogden Armour of Chicago. l., to make
her debut at notable ball to be given
here within a few days. She is con-
sidered one Of the most charming Of
the winters debutantes.
Only few years ago 1t was be-
lieved that Miss Armour would be a
cripple for life. Surgeons in this coun-
try held out little hope. Then the un-
fortunate girls father, who is mil
lionaire packer, heard of the wonder
full. cures of the German surgeon. DR.
Koch of Berlin. At a huge expense
he brougl DIR. Koch to this country to
operate on the child.
That his faith in the physician was
well placed Is shown now when Miss
Armour, a healthy, vivacious young
society bud, fond of all outdoor
sports, is about to make her debut. OF
her former ailment there is left moi
a trace
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
LEWINSOHN WANTED
ON CHARGE OF FRAUD

New York, Dec. 22.-Sol Lewinsohu,
a Chicago private banker who came in
to the limelight as bondsman for Jack
johnson at the time the pugilist was
arrested on a white slave charge, was
arraigned in the federal court here to-
day for hearing to determine the
question of his extradition in Chicago,
where he is wanted on charge of us
Ing the mails to defraud in connection
with his banking business. Lewinsohn
disappeared from Chicago at the time
of his Indictment two years ago and
his whereabouts remained unknown un-
I'll he was found by the federal antohr-
tiles in this city three weeks ago.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
CANADA NO PLACE
FOR AMERICANS NOW

That life is not happy in Canada for
the man who does not enlist WAS the
information that crowd of young
men impaired to Walter Bates. a gov
ernment surveyor, who just returned
from a survey in northern Idaho. Ac-
cording to the information given him,
men are arrested there on most any
pretext and are given the opportunity
of enlisting or going to Jail for 80 days.
They are also harassed in other ways.
they informed him. and in their case
a number of them left their homestcads
and returned to Idaho rather than to
be bothered continually about enlist
ing.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
WAR PRISONERS
NOTFORGOTTENBY BY
GERMANSATHOME
All the Delicacies of the Sea-
son to Be Served Officers
in the British Prison
Camps.

London, Dec. 22.-Of all the countries
now at war perhaps none makes more
of the Christmas celebration than does
the German nation. Even the German
war prisoners in England are not to be
deprived Of their customary Yuletide
festivities. During the past week or 10
days thousands Of packages from Ger
many have been received at bennington
hall, the place Of confinement Of ma
jority of the German officers.
These packages for the most part
have contained edibles dear to the
German palate, including liberal sup
ply of distinctive German delicacies that
cannot be purchased in England.
TRIMMINGS FOR DINNER.
In every one Of the packages the re-
cipient has been sure to find portion
of the Christmas spice cake known as
"pfefferkuchen," some "kringeln," OF
transparent sugar candy. and the sweet
almond paste known as 'lubecker
marzipan."
These home delicacies will serve as
the trimmings for the Christmas din
ner of the imprisoned German officers
who have already purchased large
quantities of turkeys, geese. wines ant
beer. Following the dinner the prison.
ers will be permitted to enjoy pro.
gram of theatrical and musical enter.
tainment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
SENATOR GERRY TO
TREAT LITTLE ONES

Providence, r. l., Dec. 23.-Peter
Goelet Gerry. United States senator
elect from Rhode Island, has completed
for his fourth annual
Christmas dinner and entertainment
for the poor children OF Providence.
The dinner Will be served Christmas
morning in the largest hall In Provl-
depce. There will be seats at the
tables for more than one thousand chill
dren, and It is certain that the full
number will be present. There Will be
everything these for which youngster
could wish, and plenty Of It, and q real
live santa Claus has been booked for
the occasion to distribute the presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerry expect to be present
and preside at the dinner.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
POSTMASTERS FOR
IDAHO TOWNS NAMED

Washington, Dec 22.-The following
postmasters. fourth class, have been
appointed in Idaho: Holbrook. Oneida
county, Leo Peck vice M. =. Aldrige,
removed; Tradition. Bingham county,
Mrs. Annie L. Davis. new office; Ty-
son, Benewah county. Mrs. Mabel M.
Miller, vice Mary Taylor. resigned;
Camas, Jefferson CO lnty, Mrs. Margar-
ct II. Wiper, vice j. l.. kendrick. re-
signed; Wilson. Owyhee county. John
E. Keith. vice Mrs. c. Hurley. re-
moved.
George A. Naudald has been appoint
cd Star route carrier on Route out
of Rexburg.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
MEMBER OF BRITISH
HOUSE WHO FOUGHT
IN U. S. ARMY, DEAD

London, Dec. 22.-James J. O'Kelly,
Nationalist member of the house Of
commons, died today.
O'Kelly was widely know n
for his adventurous career. He
was one Of Parnells earliest re-
cruits In parliament. He fought in
the Franco Prussian war, having a
commission in the French army. He
served in the United States ;rrny dur
ing the Indian campaign a generation
ago. He was II years old.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
ONLY ACTIVITY ON
FRONTS OF SOUTH:
BRITISH ADVANCE
Evident the March on Bag
dad Is to Be Resumed
Troops Also Moving To
ward Palestine.
Associated Press War Summary

ASSOCIATED Press War Summary
While the winter 10 interfering with
operati ,ns on most fronts, considerable
activity 10 developing in the southern
sections. The British are attacking
the Turks in Mesopotamia, evidently
hoping to resume their march toward
Bagdad.
Tho British in Egypt have captured
El Arish, 80 miles east Of ths Suez
canal, establishing the British front
we'll toward Palestine.
Only artillery activities are reported
frem the Franco Belgian front.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
Feeling Grows That United
States May Become the
Clearing House for Views
and Possibly Terms Of
Belligerents.
ADVERSE COMMENT
CAUSED NO SURPRISE
Presidents Statement That
the Objects Of the War
ring Nations Were Prac-
tically the Same Was Elk
pected to Arouse Criticism

Washington, Dec. o.
Gradual clarifcation among
the entente diplomats Of the
presidents purpose and in
dications that they will ad-
wise their governments to re-
ply in a friendly spirit,
caused deep qualification at
the White House today.
Several hundred tele-
grams we're received con-
graduating the president on
the note.
with President Wilson'S note clari-
fled by official statements. attention
turned today to the notes reception in
foreign capitals. Diplomats here were
eagerly watching fo.' indications as to
whether European neutrals will follow
the American lead.
MAY BE CLEARING HOUSE.
The feeling is growing that the Unit
ed States hopes to become the clear
ing house for views and possibly the
belligerents terms.
Early London press comment that
the note was painful because 1t said
the belligerents' objects we're practic-
ally the same was not unexpected here.
where attention had already been
| drawn to the fact that the president
specifically declared the published view
Of the opposing statesmen left that i'm
preston.
NOT TO ENFORCE PEACE.
Entente diplomats, at first at an ut
ter loss how to handle the unexpected
situation, became convinced that q
clearer understanding of the necessi-
ties and purposes of the United States
proved that their fear of a move ia
vorabie to Germany was not contem-
plated. and that this country would
not try to force peace on Europe.
Their view grew that the United
States feared that unless the peace
proposals go through now, a period of
ruthlessness and retaliation may set in
on both sides which will inevitably
force this country into action
It Is indicated, therefore, that the
allied diplomats will advise their gov
ernments to view the note In q friend
|
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
ACTORS LAST ACT
AT STAGE DOOR

New York Dec. 22.-Just as the cur
tain went Up at the Fulton theater on
"The Master" Robert M. Rogers, 53,
an actor, fell N the snow at the
stage door. He had visited the theater
to see actor friends.
His wife. formerly Louise MacIn-
tosh, called pedestrians to help her
lift him.
Mr.. Rogers, who played mostly in
Frohman and Belasco productions, in
sisted for 18 years on joint engage
ments for himself and his wife. They
have been rehearsing with Julia Arth-
ur's company.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
LONG TRIPS FOR YALE CLUBS.

New Haven, Comm, Dec. 22.-The
Yale musical clubs departed from New
Haven today on the longest trip which
they have taken in 10 years. covering
over 1000 miles. The first concert takes
place tonight at Waterbury. following
which the tour will be extended west as
far as Omaha and Kansas City. Dur
ing the trip, members of the clubs will
live in three private cars.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
WILL ATTEMPT TO
MAKE WYOMING DRY

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. PA battle
to make wyoming dry Is forecast for
the legislature convening here early
next month. The fight will be watched
with close attention and interest by the
people throughout the northern and
central Rocky Mountain region The
Significance of wyoming's decision is
that this state, as long as it remains
wet. supplies the operating base for
mail order sales of liquor into the seven
dry states surrounding It
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
TALLEsT CHIMNEY IN WORLD.

Toxic, Dec. 22.-Japan will have the
tallest chimney in the world. Down on
the east coast of Kyushu in the little
village OF Saginasaki, Is miles from
Beppu, the great stack which when
completed will be Il feet higher than
the Washington monument is gradually
building under the superintendency of
American engineers and when finished
will reach SGT feet up in the sky.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
PROPOSED LUMBER
RATE DISAPPROVED

Washington. Dec. 22.-Proposed in
ereases of per cent freight rates on
lumber from Chicago, st. Louis and
other points to Montana were disap-
proved today by the interstate COM
merce commission.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
BUTTE OR BILLINGS
FOR FARM LOAN BANK

Washington, Dec. 22.-Both Billings
and Butte are said to be receiving con-
sideration for the proposed farm loan
district Of Montana and Wyoming by
the federal farm loan board. Definite
announcement is expected within two
weeks
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
"NO" ANSWER GIVEN
BY EVENING NEWS
Globe inquiries if President
Is Not Unwell, While the
Star Declares His Words
Should Be Given Hearing
Due a Friend.

London, Dec. 22.-The
British government will
make no statement at pres
ent regarding President
Wilson's peace note. The
government considers it a
question to be dealt with
only in communication with
the other members of the en-
tente, Andrew Bonar Law,
chancellor Of the exchequer,
told the house of commons
today.
The general public had the first news
of President Wilson's note from the
morning papers, and it at once became
the topic of conversation throughout
the country. The public, like the press,
was rather taken aback. having reach
cd the conclusion that Lloyd Georges
speech ended peace talk, unless Ger
many defined her terms.
mo" THE ANSWER.
Evening papers. which do not print
editorials, display big headlines ex-
pressing their views. The Evening
News reprints the morning papers
comment under the heading NO" in
large black type and under it: Our
answer to President Wilson," and
again, NO. No, No, that's tie answer
Britain gives without moments hes
itation to the surprising note from
President Wilson"
GLOBE SARCASTIC.
Under the heading: What is the
matter with him." the Globe satirieal-
" saws: We sincerely hope Presi-
dent Wilson Is not unwell. Yet we
find o..selves very doubtful as to his
physical well being. The high cost of
living is said to be hitting the aver
age American very hard indeed, which
may account in some measure for the
milk OF human kindness in the presi-
Dental cocoanut."
SHOULD HAVE HEARING.
The Star says: President Wilson'S
note is Christmas bombshell. II
comes as a complete surprise. The al
lies in general and Great Britain in
particular, should treat it with sympa-
thetic reepect and give it most friend
ly and careful consideration. Mr.. Will
eon is one of the greatest presidents ol
one of the greatest nations.
1--WE gladly give his words the hear
ing due a friend speaking in behalf oi
friends. The spirit of his Christmas
soundings is the right spirit. 1t is tho
spirit we belle amin ctes the British
and their allies. They are not afraic
of soundings.'
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
BUCHAREST NOT THE
GOAL OF TEUTONS

Berlin, Dec. ee.-Ffeld Marshal Won
Mackenzen, responding to a telegram
of Emperor William offering congrat-
ulations on the capture of Bucharest,
says:
Bucharest was one goal, but not
the final one"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
DIPLOMATS OF ENTENTE TO
ADVISE FRIENDLY REPLIESBY
GOVERNMENTS TO PRESIDENT
GERMANY WILLING
TO DIVULGE TERMS

London, Dec. 22.-An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from The
Hague says IL is semi officially
announced In Berlin that should
the ententss answer to the cen-
tral powers peace proposal leave
the door open for negotiations,
Germany will divuIge her chief
peace terms Immediately
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
COUNT TISZA TO ACT
AS PALADIN AT THE
KINGS CORONATION

Budapest, Dec. 22.-The Hungarian
parliament has completed arrange
ments for the coronation Of King
Charles by electing Count Tisza as
paladin and S5 members as his assist
ants. The election followed a hard
fight. the opposition supporting Arch
duke Joseph. The paladin is the func-
tionary who places the crown on the
kings head
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
SUBMARINE
SUNK BY DESTROYERS

Paris. Dec. 22.-The German sub
marine U-45 has been sunk by de-
stroyers. according to q Nantes dis
patch. The U-45 recently sank several
steamers off Saint Nazaire.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
SHOULD HAVE HEARING.
NOTE REACHES BERLIN.

Washington, Dec. 22.--Charge Grew
reported today that the presidents note
had reached Berlin.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
TREATY FOR SALE OF
ISLANDS RATIFIED

Copenhagen. Dec. 22.-king
Christian. in cabinet council to-
day, ratified the treaty provid-
ing for the sale of the Danish
West Indies to the United
States.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
COLONEL CODY ILL.

Dcnven. Colo. Dec. 22.--Colonel Will
liam +. Cody 1Buffalo Bid. is serious
L. i'll at the home OF his daughter. Mrs.
MAY Decker, here. He is suffering
from a nervous breakdown and Sc
we're cold.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
posIMAsIER NAMED.

Washineton, Dec. 22.-Frank Fl.
Norheis has been appointed postmas-
ter at Cedar Mound, Cassia county,
new office created recently by the de-
partment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
BEDFORD PRESIDENT
OF STANDARD OIL co.

New York. Dec. "a. C. Bedford
was today elected president of the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey.
succeeding the late John D. Archbold.
He has been vice president and treas
urer
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
DELIVERED AT PARIS.

Paris. Dec 22.-Ambassador Sharp
delivered President Wilson's peace note
to Premier BRAND last night.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22

New York, Dec. 22.-Mrs. William J.
Gaynor of New York. widow of Mayor
Gaynor, is shortly to make her debut
as a professional concert singer. She
has a dramatic soprano voice. which
has been highly trained, and her
friends say she is well fitted for a
professional career. Mrs. Gaynor is
the mother of seven children. and in
addition TO her home she has an inde-
pendent income of $4,000 year from
her husbands estate.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22
Ell ARISH CAPTURED
BY BRITISH TROOPS

London, Dec. 22.-The British have
captured El Arish, 80 miles east OF the
Suez canal.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22

Kansas city. Dec. 2a.--President z.
P. Ripley Of the Atchison. Topeka q
Santa Fe railroad, was the first to an
nonnce bonus for employees. His
road has arranged to distribute $2.750,-
600 extra among it's employees. as q
bonus to help them meet the increased
cost of living The additional COM
pensation equals 10 per cent OF a years
pay to every employe who has been
with the system continuously for at
least two years and whose salary does
not exceed s2500 per amum.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-22

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Evening star., 1916-07-30

interned seamen having been curtail-
ed since the escape of several a year
ago.
Diplomatic exchanges concerning
the vessel itself probably will be de-
layed until the case finally Is disposed
of in the courts. 1t is not believed here
it will be contended that Judge Wad-
dills decision annuls the Prussian-
American treaty of 1899, on which the
Germans based their case. as the court
merely interpreted the treaty and held
that it did not apply in the existing
circumstances.
Until next Wednesday. at least.
when motions in the case will be heard.
the crew of the Appam will not be dis
turbed. Deputy Marshal J. E. West, who
is in charge Of the vessel, said tonight.
There is no possibility of the crew
making away with the ship or sinking
her to prevent her return to the British
owners. he thinks Watchmen are
aboard at all times, the crew is too
small to move the vessel more than a
short distance and only enough coal
is permitted on board the ship to keep
her lights and donkey engine going.
Evening star., 1916-07-30
GERMANY SPURNS
PLAN FOR RELIEF
Says Britain Would Use 0c-
cupied Territories to Further
Starvation Policy.
CALLS VISCOUNT GREYS
PLAN HYPOCRITICAL
Refuses to Feed Hungering Regions
by Tightening Own Belt,
Says Paper.

BERLIN. July %. by wireless to Say
ville.-At the German foreign office to-
day the following official statement re-
garding Great Britain's reply to Presf-
dent Wilson's appeal for the feeding Of
the populations of occupied territories
was given out:
"Viscount Grey British secretary for
foreign affairs) answered the American
Presidents appeal to all the belligerent
nations to establish an understanding
with regard to relief work in Poland,
and issued declaration which is, no
more nor less than an attempt to In
clude the territories occupied by Ger
many and Austria-Hungary into the
system for the starvation of Germany
which has been proclaimed by the
British government contrary to all in
ternational law.
German government responsible for the
consequences which this incredible plan
has for the inhabitants of the occupied
territories. This is British hypocrisy.
which In this case Is especially trans
parent"
Sees No Success for Plan.
President Wilson's appeal. to the bel
1t8erentS 10 Ieeo the populations IN the
occupied territory. the Cologne Gazette
says:
III thisis the final decision of the
British government. viscount Grey will
have no success with It, We doubt
not for a moment that it will be re-
jected In Vienna and Berlin.
Foreign Secretary Grey says as
naively as only an Englishman can
we are to assist Great Britain in her
blockade of ourselves. We ourselves
are to do what the British blockade
cannot attain-namely, to strangle our
selves.
who saw to 1t that the field in the
occupied territory should yield such
good haryests? Nobody else but the
Germans and their allies. The inhab-
itants of the occupied territories have
to cut their coat with us according to
their cloth. We don't think of fat
tening them il we ourselves have to
tighten our belts. We are well en-
titled to add the harvests Of the oc-
cupied territories to those of our own
country when we can calculate and
decide on the shape of each person.
We don't fear Secretary Grey's men,
aces, but we don't believe him to be
so naive as to take his propose, seri-
ously."