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Evening star., 1916-07-27
Of F|REMEN
FEATURE OF REPORT
Committee Of National Board of I'm
derwriters Also Urges a Local
Retirement System.

More liberal pensions and an age
limit for compulsory retirement would
lead to higher efficiency in the District
fire department. according to the COM
mittee on fire prevention of the Ma
tional Board Of Fire Underwriters
which has just issued it's annual report
for Washington.
Provision for the pensioning of fire.
men in the National Capital is less than
in any other large city. the report states.
The committees reference to the pen
sion matter Is of particular interest at
this time in view Of the fact that the
House District committee is now work
ing on a firemens pension bill which is
expected to be reported out In a few
days.
Conditions Generally Commended.
The report goes thoroughly into local
conditions, giving a detailed description
of the water supply. the fire depart
ment and auxiliaries. structural condi-
tions and hazards. electrical service
and other features connected with the
problem of fire prevention.
In its summary on the fire depart
ment the report says. in part:
The fire department Is a strong,
fairly well equipped and mainly ef-
fective force, under good supervision.
Appropriations for maintenance and
improvements have been fairly liberal
and the department is gradually be-
coming motorized. The personnel Is
mainly of young. active men, but a
number of members are of an age and
length of service which merit retire-
ment."
Additional Fire Boxes Needed.
In it's general summary the commit
tee finds that the water supply of the
District is adequate and generally re-
liable: that the fire department Is we'll
organized and mainly effective; that
the fire alarm system is well main
tanned and reliable. but that additional
boxes are needed.
1t declares the building laws to be
generally comprehensive, though de-
ficient in some important particulars,
especially protection to floor openings
and windows, and that the regulations
concerning explosives and iniam-
mables are mainly good. though not
sufficiently inclusive.
There is good municipal control of
electricity. the committee states. with
inside wiring mainly good. The COM
mittee makes a number of recommen-
dations for reducing the fire hazard,
to which the Commissioners will give
consideration.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
Visit of British Cruiser.

Supplemental reports on the appear
ance of an English cruiser within the
capes early Tuesday morning were
being prepared by naval officers here
today for transmission to the Navy De-
partment
Various details of the incident have
gone forward to Washington at differ
ent times since Tuesday morning. but
the department has expressed a desire
fer more. One point, tt is understood,
that 1t desires cleared up is why the
cruiser was not seen leaving the capes.
Thus far the only report of her being
seen after she passed the Louisiana on
her upward journey has come from un-
official sources, who said they saw her
on her outward journey near Cape
Henry shortly before daylight.
No Report to Admiralty.
LONDON, July 27. 1922 p.m.-At the
admiralty today it was stated that no
Information had been received there re-
Rarding the reported mysterious visit
Tuesday morning of a British cruiser
within the American territorial waters
Of the Virginia capeS.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
Officials Here Are Silent
as to instructions Given
Cruiser North Carolina

The armored cruiser North Carolina
and three United States destroyers were
on neutrality duty today outside the
Virginia capes. where the allied war
ships are lowering. In wait for the
German submarine Deutschland. about
to leave Baltimore for Germany, and
the submarine Bremen. expected hour
ly from across the seas The Ameri
can war vessels went to sea yesterday
on orders from the Navy Department
after a vessel purporting to be a Brit
ish warship had passed into Chesapeake
bay and out again in the early morn
ing hours.
Officials were silent as to Just what
instructions went to the North Caro-
lima. 1t was assumed, however, its
commander was ordered to see that the
submarines were not attacked within
the three mile limit. and that American
neutrality was not otherwise violated
Evening star., 1916-07-27
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Senate.

Senator Brady OF Idaho offered
an amendment to the District bill
to provide for the acquirement of
land to preserve Klingie Ford val
ley.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
Ordered to Neutrality Duty.

The armored cruiser North Carolina and
three destroyers were ordered yesterday
to neutrality duty off Cape Henry. This
action by the Navy Department Is sup
posed to have been taken as a result Of
the report that . British cruiser. with
lights out. entered the capes early Tues
CONTINUED on Second Page.l
Evening star., 1916-07-27

Rivers and Harbors Bill Now Law.
President Wilson today signed the
rivers and harbors appropriation bill
carrying approximately $42.ooo.ooo.
The bill was passed more than a week
ago and fear had been expressed In
congressional circles that the President
might not sign II
Evening star., 1916-07-27
j. s. SHIPS ASSURE
U-L|NER A CHANCE
Deutschland Not to Be Attack
ed Within the Three
Mile Limit.
NAVAL VESSELS KEEPING
EYE ON ALLIED PATROL
Visit of British Cruiser to Ameri-
can Waters Still Is Under
Investigation.

NORFOLK, Va, July e.
With strict enforcement of nett
trality laws assured by the pres
ence of the armored cruiser North
Carolina and three torpedo boat
destroyers just outside Cape
Henry, near the inner allied war
ship patrol line, persons inter-
ested in the Deutschland's sue
cessfu1 departure here today took
a more optimistic view of her
chances for dashing out into the
Atlantic in safety.
A statement frequently attributed to
Capt. Koenig of the Deutschland, that
If his ship could make the three-mile
limit without interference she would be
safe, was recalled coincident with the
declaration that she now is certain Of
undisturbed passage Off that distance.
Many Rumors on Shore.
The neutrality guard appeared to be
resting easily outside the capes to-
day The North Carolina moved about
but little. while the torpedo boat de-
stroyers worked slowly up and down
the allied patrol line, hugging closely
to an English cruiser. The presence of
the four United States ships was pro-
ductive of many rumors on shore. Citi-
zens frequently called newspaper Offices
during last night and today reporting
that an aeroplane had just been sight
ed, or that a submarine had appeared.
Thus far no aeroplane practice has been
taken, but 1t will be later, as the
North Carolina's orders include direc-
tions to have her aviators fly.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
Expects Independent Vote.
Judgment Sought by Leaders.

Representative Mckinley of Illinois
and John c. Eversman. secretary of tho
republican national congressional COM
mittee, were among those who came
over to the republican conferences to-
day Mr.. Mckinley is a prominent fig
ure in the inner councils of the repub-
lican management, and his judgment
is sought by the leaders. Campaign
policies and conditions were under dis
cussion today, and there were side
meetings going on at several places.
Former Senator w. Murray Crane came
down from his home in Massachusetts, to
meet some of the visiting republicans
Joseph 3. Healing of Indiana also was
in the meeting and brought details of
progress being made in the campaign
in the Hoosier state.
Mexico was freely discussed. Senator
Fall Of New Mexico bringing Mr..
Hughes information gathered upon a
recent visit to the border. The reten-
ton of the militia on the border was
taken up. The New York state leaders
are worried over the problem of keeping
away from the polls of 1900 New York
militiamen, many of whom are republi-
can voters.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
WEATHER

Fair continued warm tonight and to-
morrow; gentle shifting winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm: Highest. SO. at pm.
today; lowest, II. at I'm. today.
Full report on page is.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
Fight Close in Maryland.

Maryland is close, but the republi-
cans have a shade the better of the
prospects," said Mr.. TAFT The demo-
Gratis have not carried Maryland by
clear majority in a national election
since 1892 Mckinley carried the state
by $4,000 in 1896 and by $4,000 in 1900
and in 1912 the combined regular and
progressive vote was eighty-nine in
excess of the democratic vote. But to
show how the state has been coming back
to the republicans, in 1912 Taft had
$4,000 republicans to RooSevelt's 1000;
in 1913 the $4,000 had Increased to
$4,000. by 1914 had grown to $4,000 and
by 1915 to $4,000, on the gubernatorial
votes 5000 less than the democratic.
The progressives not only are coming
back, but they are back. 1 am con-
fident that SO per cent of the progress
ives who were formerly republicans
will support the ticket this year"
Mr.. Weller coincided with Mr.. Tait's
statement and added: Maryland has
pronouncedly large independent-con-
s servative srati vote: Baltimore has the
comparatively. That vote is against
of all kinds. is for sound
money, reasonable protective tariff and
constructive government.
Expects Independent Vote.
THE independnt vote will be attract
ed to the republican candidate and plat
form in the national election 1 be-
Iieve that our candidate for United
States senator will win over Lewis
with the aid of the independent-con-
servative vote, which is opposed to
Lewis radicalism.
Il believe we will surely carry the
Cumberland congressional district,
which was republican for many years
consecutively, but has been represented
in the last three terms by a democrat
We will also re-elect Mr.. Mudd in the
fifth district. We will put up a fight,
a real fight, in every congressional dis
trict in the state"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
FATALLY INJURED.

Charles f. Stebbins who was work.
ing with well drilling OUTFIT near
Aberdeen, Friday, became tangled In
the betting and had an arm torn OFF.
lie was rushed to the hospital here but
uiea early Monday morning His broth
er, q. II. Stebbins of Portland North
Dakota, arrived today TO look after
he body Funeral services Will he
held tomorrow, Rev. j. Wesley Miller
officiating.
Mr. Stebbins was in the employ OF
G. A. Nasty, about 20 miles northwest
OF Aberdeen. His brother, after at
tending the funeral services, will de-
part for his home. The unfortunate
man was 81 Years OF age.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
FOOT RAIL.
High School Pig.Skin Chasers Out for
Tech Scalps.


Tomorrow (Friday, November 1O)
our high school foot ball team will
make It's debut in the science of the
CHIEF all-American college game with
the Idaho Technical Institute reserve
team commonly given the name OF
"Thoro-breds" in many colleges as
their opponents.
The home-guard represents the best
athletes OF our high school. While
the greater portion are inexperienced
at the game, their showing In scrim-
mage against the towns all-star team
last Friday demonstrated that they, at
least, have fair idea of how the game
is played and with another weeks sig
nal drill, should keep their opponents
from making track-meet Of the game.
Their rivals play good, clean
brand of ball and will probably class
with the best high school team In the
state, having been hardened through
daily scrimmage with the regulars OF
the Tech. In fact, they defeated the
Pocatello high school team by the de-
cisive score of is TO . on October 81.
Your support is most earnestly So
licited at this game. Manifest your
sporting blood, come out, help the
boys to put this game into the w.
column. Car room Will be reserved
on the north side lines of the athletic
field on the fair grounds.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
PLEASANT VALLEY NEWS.
Washington

Gerbers well is finished and they
have their windmill up.
Nick Kurth and family recently NOV
ed to the Fred Myers place for the
winter
Election was held in the school house
last Tuesday. Louie Adolf. Hardy
Brading and Nephi Walker were the
judges. Manuel Adolf was constable.
One hundred and eight votes were cast
in this precinct. Ben Adolf, Adolf
Claassen, Pete Neissen, Mrs. Alice
Thompson and others We're out from
the Falls looking after party interests.
The Hard Time" dance given for
the benefit of the Pleasant Valley
school last Friday evening was we'll
attended and some of the costumes
certainly indicated sad state of pow
erty. Punch was served between
dances and about twelve an abundant
supper of sandwiches. salad, cake and
coffee was passed. Mr.. Ley of the
Star Music House was present with
Columbia grafaphone and favored the
x,ancers with several selection. Thanks
&re also due other volunteer musicians
especially Mr.. Farley Morris, violinist
and Mr.. Cornea, banjoist. The pro-
ceeds will be used mostly for new
grafaphone records.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
FAIRVIEW

Mrs. William Walters entertained
the Fairview club Thursday. Novem-
ber 2. The ladies gave a shower for
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Walters which
consisted of many useful gifts. Mrs
Walters will always be remembered
by her sumptious dinner.
Miss Mary Bergstrom was up from
Pocatello and spent several days with
her folks, Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Berg
strom.
Mrs. WYE Yarnell went to Salt Lake
the first of the week on a business
trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bachard. Harold
Hall, Willie Rowe, Eba Rosander and
Ben Tautfast returned from a deer
hunt. They report fine trip and ex-
cellent luck, bringing five deer home
The ladies of the Fairview club will
meet next Thursday, November 10th
with Mrs. j. Howell.
Mrs. Ella Farnham and children
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs
d. t. Farnham. Z
Miss Eva Sande has been confined
to her bed the last two weeks with
partial paralysis.
Little Melba Sexton is recoverins
from bad case of pneumonia.
Percy Newman has quit the farm
and gone to Idaho Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Faa spent Sun.
day at their ranch with their son
Clarence.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
LOOK! MOTHER.

In the first place there is no Hap
py Ending" to the last act. Instead
there is logical, truthful ending to
the "Frameup" and the rest of the play
has made SO real an impression on you
that when thee urtain goes up for the
last act you are tiguratively on your
knees hoping it will end Just is it
does. It's a difficult play to tell you
about and specially to make you want
to see il. But once YOU have gotten
into the play as into an cd book the
current of reality, the eddies of feel
ing and the strong rush of strength
under the test of life's uncertain hap
Ienings take with them and the pen
OF the writer, the skill of the act sr.
every one Of them tho fear ca lrut
and natural nakedness Of tie play
completely win YOU TIE "Fra..c-ur'
5 not problem play nor propaganda.
II Is transcript from life One
| trong character dominates the play
IN the character OF Burton Downes
and ho is played perfectly by Mr., b
Claman. Space viii not permit o tel
Of tie merit Of each character and as
for ability il IS hard to make choice
/ but suffice to say there are many
men like Burton Downes. who is. con
tinua.ly framing up to catch coniidinl
young girls like Mary Moore and then
I framing up to protect themselves.
The Frame-up'' is at the Auditor
/ ium Monday, the 18th. Prices 2j,c 500
nd 7jc Seats on sale now at The
usual place.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
vi. T.. CHURCH NOTES.

We are glad that the campaign and
election is over; and though the re-
suit is not what we may have hoped
for, it is the verdict of the people. and
We yield to the will of the people and
are now ready to stand by and sup
port the will of the majority.
The Ladies' Aid society meet at the
home of Mrs. Francis Davis Thursday
afternoon. The hostess was assisted
by Mrs. Arthur Davis.
Hitching racks have been construct
ed at the church for the convenience
of those who drive to church with
horses.
The Sunday school board meets
next Monday night Officers and
teachers will please take notice az
the meeting will be a very important
one.
Remember the date of the next Ly-
ceum number, November 18th and Par
lette is the entertainer.
Watch for the announcement of the
special revival meetings.
The social meeting of the Junior
League, held last Friday evening was
well attended, more than forty be.
ing present.
The services Sunday: Sunday school
10 a. M, j. f. Cooper superintendent
Miss Florence Barber, superintendent
of primary department; public worship
II a. M, J. Wesley Miller, minister:
Epworth League 6:45 p, H., l.. d. At
kns, presidentt preaching 1880 p. m
Prayer meeting each "Wednesday
evening at 7:45. Junior League Fri.
day afternoons at 3:45.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
NOTICE OF CONTEST.

Department of the Interior, Unltod
States land office, HALEY. Idaho, No
Ncmber End, 1916.
70 Andreas lior1ibaeher Of Nceiey.
Idaho. contestee:
fou arr hereby notined that Caus,.m
Co'aparoni, who gives Neeuy. Idaho,
as his post-offce address, did on
..,-....................., 1916, file IN this Of
flee his duly corroborated application
to contest and secure the cancellation
OF your homestead, entry No. Ol7932,
Serial No .........., made July II. l9l5.
for VIZ NWh, SEA NWh and NEA
SWA, section "a, township 9 south.
range 2S east Boise meridian, aud as
grounds for his contest he alleges that
entryman during February, 1916, aban-
doned said premises, and although he
procured on February 20, 1916, leave
OF absence for five months, said leave
OF absence was procured through fraud
ana misrepresentation, and that said
entryman at the time of procuring said
leave of absence had sold the home
stead shack and improvements on said
homestead entry and advised his
neighbors that he was going to aban-
don SAME and leave the state and that
he has not cultivated nor resided
thereon for more than nine months
last past Immediately preceding the
iiling of this application to contest,
and although his said leave of absence
has expired, said entryman has not
returned 10 establish residence. ON
said premises or cultivate or till same.
having totally abandoned the same In
February, 1916. and procured leave
Of absence solely for the purpose OF
protecting the record so he would be
IN position TO sell, assign and trans
fer the rellnquishment, aud that the
entryman's alleged absence from the
land Is not, nor has same been due to
his employment TO service In the Unit
Cd states army or navy, or u member
Of the national guards, engaged In
service along the border or In Mexico.
or anywhere else, or In the moblliza-
ton camps. or In the military or naval
| organizations, and that the said en-
tryman Is not now, nor has he ever
been, nor Is he now IN the army or
navy service, but that he Is 4 citizen
IN private life, and IN no way or man
ncr connected with the military or
naval organizations of the United
States OF America.
You are. therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
as confessed. and your said entry viii
be Cancelled without your further right
10 be heard. either before this office
or on appeal, II you fail to file In this
office within twenty days after the
FOURTH publication of this notice.
as shown below, your answer, under
oath. specifically responding to these
allegations OF contest. together with
due proof that you have served copy
OF your answer on the said contestant
either In person or by registered mall
You should state In your answer the
name OF the post office to which you
desire future notices to be sent TO you.
BEN X. GRAY,
Register.
Date OF first publication November
9th, 1916.
Date OF second publication Novem-
| ber IS, 1916.
Date of third publication November
4 20, 1916.
Date OF fourth publication Novem-
Der go, 1919.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
EVERYBODY WINS.
Both Republicans and Democrats
Claim State and Nation.
East Generally Republican, West Al
most Solidly Democratic Neck and
Neck Race for Governor and Presi-
dent.

Up to late this afternoon, Thursday,
neither the presidency nor the COVER
ship of this state was decided. Hughes
to win, needs California and Minneso-
at both. Wilson can win with either
of them. Minnesota late this after
noon was conceded to Highes. Dut Cal
ifornia is almost tie with the chances
leaning Wilson's way The result may
be known at any time, or it may be a
day or two before sufficient returns
are received to make definite an
nouncement possible.
In the state, the governorship is
very close. The Boise Statesman at
midnight Wednesday, from the total
precincts reported, gave Governor
Alexander a lead of 1442. Secretary
Gregory, of the Republican State Cen
trail committee, from kilograms an
ounncing the majorities in all the
counties, gave Davis a lead of only
104. with small precincts in many
counties unreported. The official
count may be required to settle the
governorship.
The Republicans elected both con-
gressmen, state treasurer, state su-
perintendent of public instruction and
state mine inspector. The attorney
general secretary of state and state
auditor, are Democrats. Both branches
III the legislature are probably Dem
ocrats. Indications are that Wilson
has carried the state by 1900 or
more John c. Rice won over Dunn
for justice of the supreme court.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
"FOLLIES OF 1916"
Insurance Against the BlmeS-Friday
Night, November 10.

Preparations for the home talent
or to be given tomorrow night for
the benefit of the Rebekah lodge. are
we'll under way and the "Follies Of
1916" promises 10 be one of the big
gest shows ever given in American
Falls.
Prof Merrill of San Francisco is
busy with about sixty OF the best Ia
ent IN town and says that seldom has
he had as good material and ack-
nowledges they will be equal If net
better than many OF the professional
troupes Don't fail TO see Franklin
Earle in her butterfly dance.
As the show is a benefit anc for a
GOOD cause. and the abilities OF Amer
ican Falls amateur entertainers are
so well known, it is expected a pack
ed house will greet the performers
Get in line and reserve your seats now
aud boost a good cause. ao-.GS PIC
lures at 7:45, curtain at $3.50 sharp.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09
PROBABLE ELECTORAL VOTE.

From Associated Press reports pas
sing over the wires tonight it appears
that California, with siXty-tive pre-
cincts to report, will decide the presi-
Dental election. Wilson is said to be
about 5000 in the lead, but the mis-
sing precincts are in southern Califor-
mia, where Hughes sentiment is strong.
Washington has been classed as doubt
full but it is pretty certain to turn up
in the Wilson column. The vote by
states is figured as follows:
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-09

What you and need Is TO learn how
70 love people more. | mean AL peO-
pie II Is 50 easy TO love Just one
person-and generally so selfish and
nerve-racking Much OF the so-called
love is just mean. selfish little trade.
You love me and III love you and
we'll be a closed corporation. God
doesn't join that kind together at all
its generally the devil, and the
devils TO pay The real love goes out
like the sunshine, 'thout asking to
be paid back.-Parie'te November II.
Moses was eighty years preparing
to do forty years work. Jesus was
thirty years preparing To do three
years work Most Of US expect n
prepare in four easy lessons by mail
or after the doctor says there is no
hope. You can be pumpkin in one
summer-With the accent on the punk.
You can be mushroom in one day
With the accent on the mush,-Par-
lette at the VI. T.. church, November IL