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The Washington times., 1916-07-15
COLUMBIA ISSUES
MANY NEW RECORDS
Laugh, and You'll Never Feel
Blue" Is Among the Most
Popular.

A large number Of new Columbia rec
ords have been issued this month. many
of which are OF great interest to music
lovers ELLA Giammai MAmo" from
Verdi's Don Carlos, In a new record by
Leon Rothier, a well known basso. late
with the Metropolitan Opera.
II one IL looking for a good jolly
laugh, Al Weston and Irene Young are
at his service with Columbia record
Laugh and You'll Never Feel Blue.
These two mirth experts have devel,
oped fun suggestion to fine ar! ano
their selections have proved the nit OF
Laugh and You'll Never Feel Blue
has n pleasing melody and It's humorous
appeal is novel and wholesome.
Ukalelc Record Ready.
Honolulu Blues recorded by Col.
umbia. Is the amusing plant Of an i'm
questionable chap into whose veins
the ukalele has strummed spell
and whose heart has been stolen by
a Hawaiian belle.
The melody Is lively and tunefui
and the splendid voices OF the Peer
less Quartette make II a pleasing Dill
of entertainment well worth listen
ing to.
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marceine' -,
Eddy Brown Is acclaimed as one o,
the most sensational opponents OF VIC
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The Washington times., 1916-07-15
HON. War Has Purged
Russia of Her Olden
SIOth and Lethargy
Money Than Ever Before and the Citizens Co.
operative Societies Have Provided Other
Amusements to Re place Former d.
version of Drinking.

sixth fhnp eimms
United scrogd marvellous development
substitute has
ed
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
NORMAN HAPCOOD
SAYS GOLFERS
| AID BRANDE|S
Former Editor of Paper
Tells Why Connection of
Pub lication With Inquiry
Was Kept Secret.

WashiH gton. Feb 2e.-Norman Hap
good, former editor of Golfers Weekly.
today told the senate judiciary sub
committee investigating Louis D.
Brandeis' nomination to the supreme
court that Golfers employed Brandeis
in the Bhllinger- Pinchot investigation
because Golfers wanted to support l..
r. CLAWS. whose charges against Bal
linger it published and for whom
Brandels ostensibly appeared.
We felt that II the newspaper ap-
peared iII the litigation It would de-
tract from the main issue and we want
ed to avoid the appearance of desiring
TO get irto limelight." said Hapgood
No attempt was made to deceive any
one about Brandeis' employment, Hap
good said During the hearing at least
three witnesses referred 20 Golfers in
such way as to show they knew
Brandeis was representing It.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
FRENCH VIEW OF
PROGRESS MADE
BY THE GERMANS
Positions Are Offering Good
Defensive-Situation Con-
sidered Serious but the
French Are Confident.

Paris Feb. 2s.-"Serious but not dis
quoting is a common phrase used in
official parliamentary circles regarding
the Germans progress against verdun.
Unaffected by the snowstorm the Ger
mans hammered all day Friday at the
French line, VIII CHI now extends over
but three miles. The French positions
offered good defensive. Military OBJ
servers expect a counter offensive to be
launched at the decisive moment that
will drive the enemy across the fields
now covered by dead
The work is very hot indeed" said
an officer who returned from the Yer
dun battlefield. The enemys losses
are really fabulous. Ours are slight a
feeble percentage OF theirs"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
NAMPA BANKER SHOT
ACCIDENTALLY; HAS
VERY NARROW ESCAPE
Capital News Special service)

Nampa, Feb. 26.-E. F. Larson, vice
president of the Citizens National
bank, is suffering from a bullet wound
which he accidentally received Thurs
day evening at his home west of
Nampa. While reaching on a shelf for
some oil for his automobile, he acci
dentally discharged 22-caliber rifle
which was on the shelf. the bullet en-
tering his left breast and missing his
heart by but half inch. The bullet
lodged just beside a rib close to the
back bone, AND while it can be detected
from the outside. his physicians state
1t will not be removed at present
After being wounded. Mr.. Larson
walked from the garage to the house
and told his wife and son what had
happened. He is reported to he i'm
proving nicely and unless comphca-
tions set in, which is not thought like
ly, a speedy recovery is anticipated.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
GERMANS CAPTURE
ONE OF THE FORTS
ABOUT KERDUN
One of the Strong Defenses Four Miles
From The German Objective Falls
Before The Teutonic Onslaught

Berlin Feb Douaumont the Notifications verdn
mont the northeastern pillar
Twenty fourth Brandebmg infantry
forts crcng Veun situated just the north railroad
The
the made by the the attacking
15O
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
BIG JUDGMENT IS
GIVEN A FARMLAND

a farm hand who worked 20 years on
farms owned by the late Edward How
ell and his daughter Jennie without
salary. expecting as a reward that Miss
Howell would be his wife. will receive
$4,000 as a result of the jury's verdict.
Bates contended that he worked with
the understanding that when Howell
died he would marry Miss Howell,
Howell died and his daughter died soon
after. Bates then sued the estate for
SAC, 900 back pay. =.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Wild RUMORS ON
BOARD OF TRADE
CAUSE DECLINE
Price of Wheat Falls Off
Five Cents Because of Re
port That Germans Had
Taken Verdun.

Chicago. Feb 26.-Wheat broke 80
cents today on account of depression
in the New York stock market. APP
parently many traders jumped at the
conclusion that the Wall street declines
pointed to increased tension over Ger
manys plans for attacks on armed
merchant vessels Rumors that Yer
dun had fallen accompanied the fall
in prices Denials Of the rumors
failed to check the downward plunge.
May wheat went down TO 1.13A. The
close was. May. 113h; July. 1.10&.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
ENGLAND WITHOUT
FIRST HAND NEWS
FROM THE front
Further News Concerning
the Fate of Douaumont Is
Anxiously Awaited by
British Public.

London, Feb. 2s.-The only word con-
corning the German claim of the taking
of the armored fortress of Douaumont,
outside of Verdun, comes through Ger
man sources. Further information Is
awaited anxiously, owing to the rec
ognized strategic Importance of the
fort, which is OF solid field works on a
line OF hills 1000 feet high. The last
detailed information showed that the
French were holding their lines tive
and half miles beyond Douamont,
with the fortress and field works Civ
ing support. The Pail Mall Gazette
says the French are sustaining an as
sault equaling in intensity the hottest
engagements Of the entire war.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
PORTUGAL WILL
Let treaty With
GERMANY LAPSE
Premier States That the
Country Is Prepared to
Meet the Eventualities
That May Arise.

Lisbon, Feb. 2s.-The Portuguese
premier stated in the chamber of dep
uties today that attempts had been
made to damage seven of the Teutonic
ships requisitioned by Portugal and ex-
plosives had been found on the steam
ship Buelow, of the North German
Lloyd company. The premier consid
cred it to the best interests of Portugal
that the existing treaty with Germany
be allowed to lapse. He said Portugal
was prepared for the eventualities that
might arise from Portugal exercising
her rights.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
COMMITTEE FOR
BIG INCREASE IN
STANDING ARMY
Votes to Have Strength of
the Regular Army 100000
Men-Revision of the Ma
tional Guard.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The house
military committee today voted for a
regular standing army of $4,000 off,
GERS and men, with a per cent allow
ance for recruiting. bringing the num-
Der up to 10000, which Is slightly moro
than the war department asked. All
the Republicans and three Democrats
carried the vote.
The section of the army bill reor-
ganizing the National Guard is framed
to provide a maximum strength of
900 men, OF which so per cent will
be recruited within two years.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
OPERATION CAUSES
THE DEATH OF BRIDE:
HUSBAND ARRESTED

Chicago. Feb. 26.-To save his bride
and himself from gossip, DIR. Lester
Long, a young physician, performed
three illegal operations on his wife, the
last of which resulted in her death last
night. He Is being held pending the
verdict Of the coroners jury. Accord
ing to the police Long said that In three
days he had performed three such op-
erations wit1s his brides consent. Blood
poisoning resulted.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
The Skating Craze

Ice skating-the good old
wholesome sport of our fore
fathers, has now become a fad.
Everybody is doing 1t.
Sales of skates and acces-
sories have been larger this sea-
son than in many years.
Factories have been hard
mands.
Have you all the equipment
you need for the full enjoyment
OF the popular and invigorating
sport?
II not, the advertising columns
of The Evening. Capital News
may help YOU in making a choice.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN
IOWA IS BADLY SPLIT

Des Moines. Feb 26.-Two full DEM
ocratic state tickets may be placed
before the Iowa voters at the June
primary as a result of the decision
of the leaders of the so-called pro-
gressive Democrats to enter their own
slate. Senator John T. Clarkson, OF
Abba, leader OF the dry forces in the
general assembly, was decided on as
a candidate for governor in opposition
to the regular Democratic ticket.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
FRENCH REPORT ON
VERDUN FIGHTING

Paris. Feb. &c. (Offcial) Ger
mans continue their violent attacks
north of Verdun without regard to sac
rifices. German attacks in the Douau-
mont region. east of the Meuse. failed
Notwithstanding repeated attacks and
tremendous slaughter.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Break in Minneapolis Prices.

Minneapolis. Feb. 26.-wheat broke
over six cents a bushel today, follow
ing report that Nerdun had been
captured. May wheat. which closed
at s1ls yesterday, closed today at n
range OF s1.1Os4 to liz; July closed
yesterday at s1.16A and today at s1.10.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
COLLEGE OF IDAHO
GETS EVEN BREAK IN
TRIANGULAR DEBATE
Capital News Special Service

Caldwell. Feb. 26.-The debating
team Of the Idaho Technical Institute
of Pocatello last night won from the
College of Idaho in the Southern Idaho
Conference debate. on the subject, Re
solved. that the United States in ad-
dition to mail subsidy. should sun
sidize our merchant marine" The
Technical Institute team had the af-
irmative side of the question and was
represented by Harold Dodge, William
Leek and c. A. Myers. The team from
the college was William Welsh, RAJ
King and Walter Kerrick.
At Albion the affirmative team from
the College of Idaho won over the Al
bion Normal team by a score OF two
TO one.
An excellent musical program was
rendered in connection with the debate
here, adding interest to the evening.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Bia Drop at Portland.

Portland. Feb. 2e.-The price Of April
Bluestem wheat went down IL cents
today on receipt OF rumors that Verdun
had fallen, IN sympathy with mid
western markets. There were no sales
but all bid prices were affected. April
Bluestem was bid at SO. -
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Jubilee Of Chi Psi Fraternity.

Schenectady. n. Y, Feb. 26.--College
men from east. west north and south
to a total OF several hundred, have
gathered here for big jubilee celebra-
tlon in honor OF the seventy fifth an
niversary Of the Chi Psi fraternity
The celebration Is TO be held under the
auspices OF the parent chapter Alpha
Pi. at Union college, where the fra
ternity was given birth in IS4l.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
OPPOSED TO MILITARY
TRAINING IN SCHOOLS

Detroit. Feb. 26-The department of
superintendent of the National Edu-
cational association has adopted a res
olution protesting against compulsory
military education in the high schools.
physical training without military
features was recommended.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
MAN IS THE
BEST BUTTER MAKER

Spokane. Wash, Feb. 26.-J. r.
Brown of Payette, Idaho. won first
prize as the best butter maker at the
Northwest Dairy Products show here
G. B. Bales, Of Ellenshurg, Wash, was
second; George Van Kleffens, of Port
Williams, Wash, third; II. H. High
field, of Sites. Idaho, fourth, and ]. G.
Howe Of Stevensville. Mont, nth.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
AMERICAN NURSES ARE
OFF FOR THE FRONT

London. Feb. 2s. Thirty three
American nurses, most of them from
Mercy hospital Chicago. left London
today for the British front They were
detailed to service six months in field
hospitals. The nurses have been in
London two weeks gathering equip
ment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Parke Goodwin Centenary.

New York. Feb. 26.--In local liter
airy and journalistic circles today was
recalled as the centennial anniversary
of the birth Of Parke Goodwin, one of
the most widely known editors and
Journalists OF his day. -
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Canvass Of Senate Show That the Gore
Resolution Will Be Defeated Admin
istration Supporters Are Ready for
Issue to Come to a Vote

Washington Feb. 26.-Secretary Lansing announced
today that of the entente allies had replied to Secre
tary Lansngs suggestion for the disarmament of ships
He declined to give the nature of the reply to tell which
government it FROM saying he probably would make
all replies public when they received.
Although Secretary Lansing declined to tell the name
of the replying power it learned it Italy and the
reply argumentative rather than conclusive.
1t pointed out that Italian liners had given pledges not
to use their armament except for defense when clearing
American ports.
Chairman Flood of the house foreign affairs commit
tee exchanged views with Secretary Lansing Senator
Lewis Democratic whip, notified Senator Stone that the
president supporters ready for the Gore resolution
to Americans against sailing armed merchant
men to to vote at any time canvass of the
showed there would be safe ao1tv against the resou
ton. Senator Lewis prepared resolution which would
commit the senate to Endorsement of the president in
temationa policy in the present diplomatic crisis but
could not introduce it, under the rules.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
NEGROES ARE FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER

Danville. Ill, Feb. 2s.-"Big John"
Murphy and Milton Armstrong. ne
groes, were today found guilty of the
murder of two Greek track laborers and
sentenced to 90 years in prison. Both
set up alibls. claiming they were rob-
bing a Champaign store at the time
OF the murder.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
WAGE INCREASE
FOR PLOYESO OF
PACKING PLANTS

Sioux City, Feb. 26-E R Murphy,
OF Omaha, general manager of the
Cudahy packing plants, stated today
that the Cudahy and Armour packing
companies will advance the wages of
the employees in all of their packing
plants per cent. over 1000 men
struck at the Cudahy plant recently
for more pay.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
TWO MORE british
STEAMERS ARE SUNK

London. Feb. 26.-The British
} steamer Denaby and the steam
er TUNNEL have been sunk.
Seven members of the crew are
} missing. OF fve survivors
picked up, two died.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
ANOTHER TOWN|N
: ARMENIA TAKEN
BY THE RUSSIANS

London. Feb. 2e.- (Reuter
Petrograd dispatch)-The Rus
slams have taken by storm ker-
manshah, an important position
and city in tho neiehhorhood in
which there was serious fight
inq recently.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
KAISER PRESENT
WHILE GERMANS
ASSAULT LINES
Further Progress Reported
in the Berlin Official
Statement = French At
tack in Champagne.

Berlin, Feb. -(Offcial)-The Ger
mans have made considerable advances
east of the Meuse in the region north
of Verdun in the presence of Emper )r
William. A hill southwest of the vii
lage of Louvemont, and fortified posi-
tions to the east have been captured.
French resistance broke on the Woevre
plain along the entire front to Marph >
Vile, south of the high road from Paris
to Metz. I'VE are pursuing the re-
treating enemy" 1t is officially stated.
The French in the Champagne at
tackel German positions south of St
Marie-a-Py and penetrated the Arst
German trenches over a distance of
250 yards.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
FORT DOUAUMONT TAKE N
DuKazzO Is Evacuated
by Italian Troops

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
SENATE CONFIRMS THE
FLETCHER NOMINATION

Washington. Feb. 26.-The senate. by
vote of 40 to 10, confirmed the nomi-
nation of Henry Prather Fletcher as
ambassador to Mexico.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Another Armed Liner Arrives.

New York, Feb. 26.-Napo the third Italian steamer
arrive here within the last few days with guns mounted
arrived today She carried two threeinch guns mounted
She is freighter
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-26
Erroneous Report Corrected.

Berlin. Feb. 26.-(OffciaD The cap
ture of the village of Champneuville, in
the Verdun sector, announced yester-
day. was an error.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-13
JOINT ACTION CAN AVERT WAX,
SAYS CARRANZA ORGAN.

Mexico City March i2Under the caption The Coumo""
Roguey Foreigners FL Pueblo the oh organ o.
the Carranza government says: ST.,
taitorous work Of reaedonaries IN the one
States finally reached abhornt point Because ey
mpoten the military and political iupns OF
onal they Intervention oy the oneo
States Mexico endeavor to regain te oS'
power.
enemies civilization and liberty conre against me
harmony peace ought prevail between tho two peop
who because of inclnaons culture ideals and geosrapoa
position called jointly share the task o. ou "
destinies of this Western Hemisphere
1.-THE Mexican government founded az " Is N
the efficient means for satisfying Puo
are profoundly convinced that the American govern
maintaining and judgment so necessary IN te
unhappy events. will follow it's initial policy OF rspec' 'oa m
MEXICAN government combine with II to take suh aouoh
as circumstances warrant
On this way the misery thus provoked by the criminal
enemies Of both governments and ootn peoples WI"
have b.en aved the whole world that
M.xco will never international citizenship because before
ha, she would prefer gorousy in the rough sea OF an
b. uegthe supreme OF people born never to be
slaves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-13
STATE CAVALRY READY
FOR ACTIVE SERVICE
Officers Think Regular Army
Will Not Need Help.

Cavalry troops Throughout. the city
and state. who can be called upon by
the government for service along the
Mexican border, are debating the pos
siblity Of participating in the hunt for
Villa and his band or outlaws. They
have been drilling every week during
the winter and even the new corners
are said TO be sufficiently hardened 70
the saddle and broken in TO war.
Officers of Squadron A, however, do
not believe they will see active ser
vice. Several of them, seen at
their armory. Madison Avenue and
Ninety-fourth Street, said that the
troops along the Mexican border viii
be able TO handle the situation. Major
William Wright said that while his
squadron was ready to start for Texas
tomorrow, if such orders were re-
ceived. he did not expect them
"Thers is no reason for thinking that
we will be called upon" he said. y
believe that the regular army can
handle the situation, but should the
unforeseen happen and should the whole
division OF the national guard be
called upon. the squadron which ! com
mand would be IN readiness
Squadron A is recruited from college
men to a large extent and about the
clubs there was much speculation as 70
whether they would go 10 the front.
The impression is that they will not
have chance-yet.
Robert O. Derrick, member Of
Squadron A, who lives at the Yale
Club, seemed 70 express the general
feeling Of regret when he said that he
feared there was no hope Of seeing ser
.rsco ~ rvrsou4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-13
CLERGYMEN LAUD WILSON
Many Make Pleas for Preparedness and
Urge Support Of President.

Pleas for preparedness and stand
with President Wilson in his conduct
Of affairs with Europe and his handling
Of the Mexican situation we're made IN
several New York pulpits yesterday.
The Rev. Henry a. Stimson, Of tn
Manhattan Congregational Church; the
Rev. Frank w. Goodchild, Of the Cen
trail Baptist Church; the Rev. G. R. Van
de Water, Of ST. Andrews Protestant
Episcopal Church, and the Rev. Albert
E Keigwin, of the West End Presby-
terrain Church, were among those who
addressed their congregations on these
subjects.
Denunciation of the New York mem-
bers Of Congress who voted against tho
President on the McLemore resolution
formed a part of the sermons, and the
names of Senator O'Gorman and Req
resentative Walter NJ. Chandler were
mentioned. Political parties were
ignored in the demands that the Amerl-
can people stand by the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-13

Mexico Northwestern runs 20 Casas
Grandes and into the western Chihus-
hus country, where Villa is expected
TO make his rendezvous.
Artillery, cavalry, infantry, signal
corps and hospital corps commands at
Fort Bliss are under orders to be
ready for an immediate movement, and
all officers are ordered 10 remain in
camp or barracks, pending orders from
General J. !. Pershing's headquarters.
This action followed a war confer
ence" to-day at Fort Bliss, it is said
All of the staff officers Of the border
district, headed by General Pershing,
attended.
When tho 9Th and 18th Infantry
regiments move into Mexico the IN
Infantry will occupy Camp Cotton. All
army officers who are on leave or az
service and other training schools
have been ordered TO report TO their
commands at once, II 10 learned.
Men familiar with the Mexican trails
and location Of water holes in Western
Chihuahua we're being employed to-day
by the army as scouts.
Six Americans reached the border
to-day from Chihuahua City on train
guarded by Carransa troops. They re-
port fifty Americans still in Chihuahua
City ready TO come out. but waiting
for a tip from United States Consul
Marion Letcher
II became known in chihuahua City
last night that American troops are TO
enter Mexico. and among the more ig-
norant soldiers there was bitter re-
sentiment, but no outbreaks. The
Americans coming out say they were
threatened ny Carrsnsa soldiers be-