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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
TWO SEATTLE MEN
UNDER ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF SW|NDL|NC
Seattle. April s.-on a charge of en-

Seattle. April s.-on a charge of en-
gineering a get-rich-quick swindle
through the malls by which they are
alleged to have mulched credulous
farmers OF thousands OF dollars, presi-
dent B. ]. Wall and Secretary George
W. Carr. of the Pacific Underwriters
syndicate. with headquarters in Seat
tie. were arrested here tonight at the
instance Of postoffice inspectors. Their
bonds were fixed at $500 each.
The two men are alleged to have
issued valueless certificates to men
leaving money with the syndicate for
investment in real estate, and to have
appropriated the proceeds.
The post office inspectors say the
men were able to obtain large sums by
representing the syndicate. because OF
its peculiar knowledge Of the real
estate market, could cause the money
invested to return large dividends.
The syndicate, according to govern
ment officials here, has been in opera
tion since June. 1914.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
BY Ed L. Keen,

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
London, April 8.-French troops made
unsuccessful counter attacks today in
an effort to regain the positions taken
by the Germans northwest of Verdun.
This fact was virtually admitted In
tonight's communique from the French
war office. reporting no change during
the day on the Verdun front. Hot ar
tillery duels continued around Beth
incourt. Deadman's Hill and the village
Of Cumieres.
French artillery was active through
out the day in the Champagne, Argonne
and the Vosges. French gunners de-
stroyed enemy trenches north Of
Beauvraignes and destroyed German
observation post south OF the Aivre.
French Limo Bent Back.
Throwing 10000 men into action on
two-mile front. the crown prince last
night bent back the French line south
east Of Malancourt and rendered more
perilous important French positions
west Of the Meuse. Heavy hand to-
hand fighting was in progress all night
for possession Of the ridge Of Termiten
Hill. detached portion of the Dead
man Hill position.
Berlin reported tonight that Silesian
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
GERMAN SUBMARINES WERE
NOT CONCERNED IN THE
ATTACK ON SUSSEX
All Boats Have Returned to Their Bases and
It Is Claimed All Acted In Accordance
With international Law

ever pledge herself to refrain from sub
marine attacks on freighters, nor did
she promise that freighters would be
warned before being attacked by sub
marines.
As long as enemy freighters continue
to carry war munitions and supplies 10
tho allies, and as long as the allies
continue their starvation policy against
Germany. the German government, the
United Press was informed, will never
yield the right to sink them.
Satisfaction 10 Shown.
News of the satisfactory results uf
the governments investigation of the
Sussex affair created the greatest sat
isfactton tonight In the small circle In
which 1t became known. Since the
first reports Of the Sussex disaster. it
has been consistently held here that
the steamer struck a NINE In view Of
the fact that the accident occurred In
broad day light on a clear day it was
held to be out of the question that 4
German submarine commander could
have ordered torpedo shot against her
side.
In some quarters the suggestion was
made week ago that since the Sussex
had formerly been in service as Brit
ish transport a u boat might have tor
pedoed her by mistake. The United
Press was informed that should this
prove the case, Germany would readily
acknowledge the error and disavow the
attack, since it would have been made
in direct violation of the admiralty in
Continued on Page Two,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
DECLARES TARIFF
WILL Be GREATEST
CAMPAIGN ISSUE
Senator Harding, in Ad-
dress at Chicago, Says
Preparedness Will Occu-
py Second Place.

Chicago. April s.-The Republican
party will make its principal campaign
this year on it's standby for decades
the tariff. IL the address here tonight
OF Senator Warren G. Harding, of Ohio.
keynoter of the Republican national
convention. is a criterion Of the party's
platform.
Harding, addressing the Hamilton
club. in his first speech since named
temporary chairman of the convention,
did not mention a single candidate for
president.
Senator Lawrence 7. Sherman, Of
Illinois. a candidate, who also address,
ed the club, hewed close to the line on
tariff. indicating this issue. again is to
be the g. O. P.'s slogan in the presi-
dental race.
The tariff first. preparedness second.
is the way Harding outlined the COM
ing Republican campaign.
Tariff Is certain to be the great is
sue" Harding said. "The protective
CONTINUED on page Three.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
La TOILETTE HAS ONLY
TWO VOTES TO SPARE
ON HOME DELEGATION

Milwaukee. Wis. April 8.-One Of the
biggest surprises in the political his.
tory of Wisconsin was sprung here to-
night when the final figures in the vote
Tor candidates for delegates to the Re-
publican national convention was to-
tailed and showed that Senator Robert
M. La Toilette, heretofore considered
beaten, would control the Wisconsin
delegation by two votes. The delega-
ton will stand: Progressives IA, Con-
servatives 12.
The returns from the first, until to-
day. gave Governor Philip and his
delegates majority Of anywhere from
to IA.
The Conservatives carried the in
dustrial centers outside of Milwaukee.
such as Belo.t and Jaesville, considered
strong La Toilette territory previous
ly. The governor and his candidat tes
were believed to have big majority
in the outlying counties from strength
shown there in previous elections.
Until late this afternoon 1t was con-
sidered practically certain that the
Conservatives would be in power and
1t was only when the returns began
pouring in from the northern tier of
counties which went for La Toilette
and his delegates by overwhelming
majorities. that the senator's victory
was assured.
In this territory even the strongest
Progressives did not hope for an even
break.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
FRENCH UNSUCCESSFUL IN THEIR
COUNTER ATTACKS AGAINST
new GERMAN POSITIONS

and Bavarian troops not only stormed
and captured the whole ridge, with
French positions for a width Of more
than mile. but also captured two
strong French points Of supports south
OF Haucourt. The victory, Berlin as
serted was an important advance in the
German campaign to squeeze the
French out Of Bethincourt salient.
The French official statement issued
this afternoon admitted that the Ger
mans gained footing in two French re-
doubts south of Haucourt. The Ger
mans were moved down in large num-
bers when they charged the French
lines east OF Haucourt, Paris reported,
and repulsed without gains.
The Germans claimed the capture Of
TIA French prisoners, including many
boys from the class of 1916 in the fight
ing south of Harcourt.
British Engage the Germans.
London. April S.-British and Ger
man artillery exchanged shots around
st. Eloi today, General Haig reported
tonight Around Givenchy. Hulleeh
and Rolincourt, there was mining ac-
tivity. On the remainder of the British
front intermittent bombardments oc-
Cured.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
BY Carl w. Aoksrman.

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
Berlin. April S.-German submarine
commanders have violated no pledges
given the United States by the German
government. the United Press was In
formed tonight.
No German submarine attacked the
channel packet Sussex. damaged while
enroute to Dieppe. with Americans on
board. Furthermore. all the subma-
rines concerned In the cases of the
other four ships about which President
Wilson made inquiry Of Germany, have
returned to their bases, and 1t has been
established that they acted strictly in
accordance with the principles of in
ternationaf law.
The foreign office is drafting a
communication to be sent to Washing
ton covering the cases of the Sussex
and the other four ships inquired about.
This communication will state that no
German submarines attacked the
Sussex.
No Pledge Violated.
Regarding the cases Of the other four
ships inquired about by the American
government, Germany will reply that
her submarines acted strictly under
the rules of cruiser warfare. They vio-
lated no pledges to the American gov
ernment; neither did they commit any
infraction of international law.
These four vessels were freighters.
1t was emphasized to the United Press
that no time during the negotiations
with the United States did Germany
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
WAR DEPARTMENT
HOPEFUL END OF
CAMPAIGN NEAR
Belief Expressed at Wash
ington That Villa Will
Soon Be in the Hands of
American Troops.
BY Carl D. oroat.

washington, April s.-Pancho Villa
terror Of Mexico. will soon be in the
grasp Of American troops, II the hope
of Secretary of War Baker, publicly
expressed tonight. materializes. Baker
expressed belief that General Per-
shing's men are on a warm trail" and
added:
'I hope to have good information for
you."
The statement was in answer to per-
sistent suggestions that the punitive
expedition Is about to end without ac-
complishing it's announced mission-to
get Villa. Earlier, Chief OF Staff Scott
had made public the original orders
given General Funston showing TINT
Uncle Sans men were advised their
stay in Mexico would be only SO long
as required to break up Villas band or
bands. or until Carranza forces could
take over the American task.
Scott himself cautioned this must not
be taken as meaning the Americans
are on the verge of returning. Yet, the
opinion was general that the order per-
mitting General Pershings return il
the administration decided getting
Villa" himself was an endless, hopeless
or useless task. after hi3 bands were
broken up. Baker, unlike the White
House and state departments, added
the qualification that the hunt was to
capture or dispense Villa and his
band"
Object Not Changed.
Tonight he reiterated that the object
Of the hunt stands as originally stated,
that this mission is being pursued, that
there have been no changes in orders,
and that none are contemplated.
This was generally accepted as end
ing at least for the present that the
United States is about to withdraw
without full accomplishment Of its an
intentions.
The fact that Is new gasoline tank
automobiles have been ordered for the
was taken as a sidelight on
the administrations intention of keep
Ing the trail warm, and, moreover, q
sign that it has abandoned any idea Of
pressing seriously for use OF the
railway for carrying sup
plies for the troops.
The state department announced that
he railway matter was not worthy Of
discussion and isn't a factor in the
situation at the present time. Carran-
las suggestions for including in the |
Continued on Page Two)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
Roosevelt and Bryan.

Washington. April S.-Colonel
Roosevelt is man who will
fight anybody, anywhere. for
anything, and Colonel Bryan is
one who will fight no one, no.
where, for nothing, declared
Senator Lewis this afternoon
in senate speech.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
BRITISH VICTORY IN
AFRICA IS IMPORTANT

London, April 8.-The British victory
over the Germans at Arusba. German
East Africa. was more important than
first reported. General Muth, British
commander in chief reported to the
war office today. Large quantities of
ammunition. machine guns and priso-
ners taken in the Arusba fighting are
being brought in.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-09
Battle With Rear
Guard Of Villa Is
Reported

Columbus. N. NJ. April a.
Eighteen villistas were killed
In q battle with three troops Of
the Thirteenth United States
cavalry under Major Frank
Tompkins who overlook Villas
rear guard southeast of Satevo,
Thursday, according to an un-
confirmed report brought here
this afternoon by q civilian re-
turning from the interior Of
Mexico. No Americans were
killed or wounded in the en-
gagement, according to the re-
port.
Military officials expressed
the belief that this may be a
repetition Of teh tsory Of Colo
mel w. c. Browns victory over
the Villistas at Aguas Calientes
q week ago. Revised figures
now place the number Of BAN
dts killed by Browns colored
troops at IS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
The Hand County
C%hautauqua For 1915

The residents o. Miller and Hand
county will again have the privilege
of attending a five days chautauqua,
which will be held at the county park
in this city the middle of June.
The talent will be furnished this
year by the Redpath- Vauter Bureau
of Cedar Rapids, Ia, the same
bureau which supplies the winter lee
ture course in charge of the Jackson
Club.
The musical numbers will include,
Lhotak's Band, Old Home Singers,
Cartwright Male Quartet, The
Schulz Hill Company and The Cal.
lahan Players. The lecturers who
will appear are: Ex-Gov- Hodges,
of Kansas. Madison Chase, o. D.
McKeever. 7. A. Mills ard Morton
Pemberton.
There will be a morning session
especially for children in addition to
the afternoon and evening sessions
This is the same talent that will
appear in such towns as Sioux Falls,
Brookings and Watertown.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
Another Boy Hurt
Driving 4 Horses

Washington Times Howard Fritz
sche had a very narrow escape from
death last Monday while discing.
He was driving a four horse team.
In some way the horses became
frightened and started to run. A
%pulverizer seat is not the most Sc
cure place on earth, even at a walk
ing gait, and the boy was soon
thrown off in front Of the disc,
which passed over him. His foot
was caught in the machine and he
was dragged over the field until his
brother managed to catch the run
Always. His clothing was literally
torn to shreds and his whole body
was bruised and scratched and the
skin torn off arms and shoulders.
He was taken to the house as soon
as he could be extracted from his
perilous position and a doctor sum-
moned. At last reports he was get
ting along as well as could be ex-
pected and no serious injury had
been discovered.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
Older Localities
Take Life Easier

Huron has a "canoe club and
some of her citizens are now pro-
posing a country club and golf
grounds. Other towns oil this state
are following this custom of older
states.
This desire for pleasure and ree-
reation appears to follow age in
communities. In the old hectic
days of pioneer life nothing SO tame
as golf would do at all. But as a
community settles down to a regula-
ton stride, the people give more
time to amusements. recreation, va
cations, summer resorts, etc. And
why isn't it just as we'll to break
away from WORK as often as pos.
sible? Work when you work,
and play when you play" will give
any man the necessities and some of
the comforts of life. If his every
day and hour is spent in the grind
to accumulate for that great day
when he intends to take 1T easy he
wouldn't know it when it comes,
and couldn't eniov it if he did.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
Large Crowd Attends
Silver Medal Contest

The Scenic theatre was filled to
it's capacity Monday evening, the oc-
cassior being the Silver Medal
De C a nation Contest under the
auspices of the local w. &. f. u.
The contestants were Myrna Fintzel,
Dorothy Wallis. Celia Lawler, Wini-
fred Goudie, Charlotte Mead and
Margle Losh, all of whom delivered
their readings with credit to them
selves.
The Judges were Mrs Ii. w.
Woodruff, Mrs G. M. Waters and
H. j. Bushfield, who, after careful
deliberation and summing up the
grades. awarded first place to WIni-
fred Goudie. which entitled her to
the silver medal.
Music on the program consisted of
several vocal numbers and selections
by the high school orchestra of ten
pieces.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
FARMER SUICIDES
In COMO TOWNSHIP
Reuben Snyder Kills Himself
With Revolver

After several months of i'll health
and dependency, Reuben Snyder, q
farmer of Como twp, ended his life
Monday by a revolver shot in the
head.
County Coroner DR.. Wallis was
summoned by phone. and reached
the unfortunate mans home a few
moments before he died.
Reuben SNYDER was a man OF
about IS years of age. with a wife
and several grown children. They
were living on the Wenrlck farm in
Como twp. He had teen in i'll
health for several months, and talk
ed so despondently that the family
watched him as closely as possible.
On Monday, while the sons were
away from the house, he went to a
small building used as a garage.
Here he found an cid SO revolver
with which he shot himself in the
head. Funeral services were con.
Quoted at Rec Heights Yesterday by
Rev. Swartout and the remains bur-
led in the Miller cemetery.
The Snyders were new settlers in
southwest Hand county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
The Festival of Easter

This, the week before Easter. is
the most significant week in the
calender for all Christendom and
many churches observe each day
through out the week by special
services. The observance of Easter
is one of the most beautiful customs
Of the religious world and also one
of the most universal. The day is
observed in many different chimes
and in many different ways. but
every where it is the triumph of life
over death, and the message of
spring transmitted TO the hearts of
men. And on next Sunday the
Christian world will once more unite
in observing the beautiful rites of
the Resurrection Sunday. regardless
of religious belief or creeds. The
local churches are planning for APP
propriate exercises with special
music. which will occur at the morn
ing service of the respective
churches.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
Good Attendance
Oh Delegates

About forty ministers and dele,
gates. representing the PRESBYTERIAN
churches in central South Dakota
are in Miller this week attending the
annual session of Presbytery. which
convened here YESTERDAY.
The Women's Missionary Societies
of the same district are in session
here today also, the meetings being
held at the M. E. church and most
of the societies in the district are
represented.
A luncheon, given today by the
local Missionary Society, to all visit
ing delegates. will be held at the
home of Mrs E. D. Levson West 4th
st. and the meetings will adjourn
this evening.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
Report Villa Dead
Not Believed in U. S,


The reported death of Villa is not
believed in this country. because the
Mexicans are impatient to see the
American expedition return home.
However Villas band is punished,
scattered, and Villa himself serious
ly wounded.
At the town of Parral. American
troops who entered the city to buy
supplies. were fired upon. and two
troopers killed. Americans returned
the fire. and killed a number of
Mexieans. The situation there is
considered serious enough to send
reinforcements,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
Organization Will
Increase Strength
BY SUFFRAGE COMMITTEE

Organization is Mrs Carrie Chap.
man Cats watchword at the inspir.
ing suffrage conferences that she is
now holding throughout the coun-
try. preparing for a great drive
upon Congress in behalf Of the
nationwide woman suffrage amend
ment. and also for great demonstra.
tions of women in Chicago and st.
Louis at the time of the National
Republican and Democratic Con-
ventions.
For all successful suffrage work,
whether state or national, TIE fun
damental need is thorough organi,
ton. A little story now going tn
rounds of the press illustrates its
Importance.
Rastus was an OK team driver
and expert in flourishing a long
whip.
AS he and a few men were walk.
ing along the road one dav, he took
pride in showing his skill with the
whip. He picked off a big black
bug more than a rod away on the
fence, A little farther on he took q
lone humble bee out of a honey,
suckle. Soon they came under g
walnut tree, from which hung a fine
cone-shaped hornets nest. On the
outside of which there were a large
number of guards,
There" said the men, "Rastu;
cut down that hornets nest"
Quick as the memory of a boy,
hood sting Rastus replied: mo
sub, boss. Not on a bet; cause
denis organized"
That is why, all over the country
the s~uffragists are now working tC
extend and strengthen their organi
zation. All of the vicious interests
are putting up an organized fight
against votes for women; and it has
been said with truth: when bac
men arganize. good men must com.
bine.' A. S. B.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
By Wards

1t has been a general belief of
those who r lntererted in observ-
ing public sentiment. since the ques-
ton of license came up, that Miller
would vote dry, but the great ma
jority given IS a surprise to every
body. Whatever the reasons and
a number are giyen-this town en-
phatlcally expressed itself as oppos.
ed to saloons, Perhaps the most
logical reason is the wide spread
economic wave against the liquor
traffic that has been spreading over
the country and reported in the
newspapers for the past two or
three years. This leads to the very
generally expressed belief that
South Dakota will vote dry next
fall on a constitutional amendment
to make the whole state dry.
Liquor men themselves have ex-
pressed the belief that in a very few
years there will be no legalized
liquor business in this country ex-
cept in the great cities.
Other Cities
The state capital gave dry ma
jority of 80; Fl. Pierre "a; Wes-
sington 20. This cleans up the C &
N. w. towns. through this part of
the state, except Huron. which went
wet by the greatly reduced majority
of 80.
Mitchell voted dry bv 240 ma
Joritv, Aberdeen dry by &C, Redfeld
is dry but did not vote on the ques-
ton. Faulkton, Rockham and Woon-
socket voted dry. The only wet
spot in this part of the state is
Orient, and a contest is reported
there over the free holders who
signed the petition.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-04-20
Petition For Saloons
Contested At Orient

Faulkton Record-Papers la an
injunction proceeding was served
on the saloon men of Orient last
week restraining them from operat-
ing saloons the coming year until
the legality OF their petitions have
been tested in court. We under
stand that in a civil township a free
holder must own at least one acre Of
land which it is claimed several of
the Orient signers do not and the ac-
ton brought claims insufficient free
holders petition.