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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
STEAMER rs LOST
IN STORM ON LAKE

Duluth. Minn., May 10.-A graphic
story of the loss of the steamer s. r.
Kirby, which broke in two in a Lake
Superior gale Monday and sank with 20
of her crew, was told here yesterday.
The steamer brol in two without a
moments warning, according to Sec
ond Mate Joseph Mudra, one of the two
men rescued. Captain David Gerardin
sank with his ship.
THE ship went down with such ra-
pidity that I could scarcely believe my
eyes," said Mudra. In less than three
minutes cabins had broken loose and
RATS were a1loat. Th, water became
red from contact with the ore in the boat
as the ore leaked through the sides CT
the vessel. l did not see any of the
men come up out of the foreeastle.
They must have been caught there
The doors to the forecastle must have
been bent out of shape by the buekling
of the steamer and the crew was
caught"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
CHICAGO STRIKES
RAPIDLY SPREADING

Chicago. May 1o.-Thousands of men
were added yesterday to the list of
those on strike.
Six hundred cutters of the Amalga-
mated Garment Workers quit, throwing
the trade into confusion. Three thou
said employees of local tanneries walk ed
out. They demanded an increase of As
per cent in wages, having declined a
compromise offer of 80 per cent.
Five hundred employees of the Chi
cago Screw company walked out. de-
manding higher wages and shorter
hours.
The strike of employees of the Inter-
national Harvester company continued.
Five hundred employees returned to
work, but walked out again when de-
mands of their committee were refused.
The demands included the closed shop,
and this was promptly refused.
The strike of the cutters, it is said,
will throw several thousand other gar
ment workers out of employment even
IL they are not called out.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
WORKMEN KILLED
BY AN EXPLOSION

New York. May 10.-Five workmen
were killed in an explosion yesterday
in the plant of the Atlas Powder COM
pany at the end f Lake Hopateong, ac-
cording to a statement issued by Pres
ident w. ]. Webster. who made no esti-
mate of the number injured.
The explosion wa. in the dynamite
mixing department. The operations are
carried on in a number of small build
ings. and four of these were destroyed.
The damage was confined entirely to a
section of the plant working on regular
domestic commercial operations. The
entire loss is covered by insurance and
replacement will be made.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
BIG INCREASE IN
BUSINESS SHOWN
AT POST OFFICE
Parcel Post and Stamp Sales
for First Half of April
Compared With the Same
Period of 1915.

The parcel post business at the
Boise postoffice continues to show a
steady increase. From April l to Is,
of this year, the parcel post depart
ment has handled 106,431 pounds of
mail, making an average Of four and
one tenth tons daily. The number of
packages totalled 20,945, which is an
increase of 33 per cent over the num-
ber handled during the first half of
April in 1915.
Parcel Post" Gavin has made some
comparative figures of the number of
packages sent and received and the
number handled by the different de1iV-
cry departments of the Boise office
The comparisons show that notable
increase has been made in all depart
ments, as compared with the number
handled from April / to April Is, 1915.
During the first half of April, 1916,
the total amount of postage sales
amounted to $190080 which is an in
crease OF q per cent over the amount
received during the same period in
1916. The total number of packages
mailed at the Boise office was ,437, an
increase of 43 per cent. There We're
4508 packages received for delivery
from other offices, which is 51a per
cent more than year ago, during the
first half of April. There We're mailed
at this office for local delivery. TIT
packages. which shows an increase of
351 per cent. Through the general de-
livery window there were SO packages
given out, an increase Of 120A per cent.
The city carriers delivered lilo pack
ages, which was a decrease of 20 per
cent, which is explained by the fact
that the automobile parcel post delivery
has been given the greater bulk of de-
livery work. The rural carriers deliv-
cred 479 packages, increasing the vol
ume of business per cent. Special
delivery carriers delivered 40 PACKAGES,
an increase of 10 nerScent. and the au-
tomobile delivery handled 27s1 pack
ages, making an increase of 2s III per
cent.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
STONE MOUNTAIN
IS DEDICATED TO
THE CONFEDERACY
Great Granite Pile Is to Be
Converted Into Perma-
nent Memorial to the Lost
Cause.

Atlanta, Ga, May 10.-Stone noun
lanta, which is to be converted into
a permanent memorial to the confed-
eracy, was formally dedicated to the
cause today. Delegations representing
the United Confederate Veterans,
Daughters of the Confederacy and vari-
Gus affiliated societies, Journeyed to
the mountain, a distance of about 16
miles from this city, and with interest,"
ing ceremonies raised the confederate
colors over the huge eminence, where
the colossal memorial is to be carved
out of the solid granite face of the
mountain. Actual work on the memoir
ial is to begin at an early date under
the direction of Gutzon Borglum, the
sculptor engaged for the task by the
Stone Mountain Memorial association
On the face of the mountain, 5000 feet
across and 1000 feet in height, will be
depicted the story of the '1ost cause"
in everlasting figures of granite. The
prospective plan is to transform the
stone into a hall with columns hewn
from the face of the mountain without
any resort to the builders method of
placing stone on stone. The facade will
have three colossal fgures, the central
one being General Robert E. Lee, who
will be fanked by "StonewalI Jack
son and Joseph Johnston. Two wings
of an army in action will come from
the east and the west, behind the two
figures, making a splendid array Of
horse and foot soldiers Many years
of work and an estimated expenditure
of not less than $4,000, 600 will be re-
quired to complete the project.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
OF
REBELS NOT
AT END

London, May 1o.-Premier Asuuith
today told the house of commons there
was reason to believe there would be
no further necessity to proceed to ex-
treme measures with Irish rebels, al
though he would give no undertaking to
that effect.
Robert Samuel, home secretary, said
the government would have been guilty
of objectionable weakness IL 1t had not
meted out stern punishment to those
guilty in Ireland. SamAel thought IL
would be found tho nuhlber of cases
in which 1t was necessary to enforce
the extreme penalty was nearing an
end. II indeed the end had not already
been reached.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
CONCENTRATION OF
TROOPS TN MEXICO
HAS BEEN ORDERED

Ell Paso, May 10.-General Pershing
was today ordred to begin a greater
concentration of troops. Those de-
tachments still operating as far south
= San Antonio, it is reported, will be
zrfthdrawn to Colonia Dublan.
- General Funston said the coast guard
ordered to the border would be assigned
TO towns which it could best protect.
The militia will be divided among the
towns, bridges and easily accessible
points with close communication, re-
lieving the cavalry now doing patrol
duty for service in isolated sections of
the border. Two troops of the Twenty
first infantry left Ell Paso to guard the
big bridge near Del Rio. on the South
ern Pacific line.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
GOVERNOR LISTER
NAMES COMMISSION

Olympia, Wash, May 10.-Governor
Lister today appointed ]. E. Wilson,
Republican. now assistant attorney
general: e. w. Olson, state labor COM
Gill, Of Spokane, to be members of the
state Industrial insurance commission,
to take office June 1. The present com
were requested to resign be-
cause of scandal resulting from the
looting of the state industrial insur-
ance fund. Olson and Gill are Demo-
Gratis.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
FEARS OF ANOTHER
ATTACK ALLAYED BY
AEROPLANE FLIGHT

Columbus, May 10.-Fears begotten
In rumors circulated last night were al
iayed here today by a reconnaissance
flight by Captain T. f. Dodd of the
army aero corps. During the night
stories became current on the streets
and on the military reservation that
$500 carranza soldiers were marching
on Columbus and that General Per-
shing's rear guard had been attacked.
Machine guns were mounted in some
parts of the camp and soldiers were
kept close to the barracks To inyes-
igate, Dodd flew over a territory rs
miles south and ives: C Columbus. He
reported seeing no Mexican soldiers
and that all was quiet along the border.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
NO AGREEMENT IS YET IN Sight
HEARINGS TO BE
REOPENED BY
COMMITTEE

Washington, May 1o.-Reopening OF
the public hearings on the nomination
of Louis D. Brandeis to the supreme
court was ordered today by the senate
judiciary committee for inquiring into
Brandeis' connection with the proposed
merger several years ago of the United
Cigar Stores company and the Riker-
Hegeman chain of drug stores. Louis
X Leggett, of Boston, George w. An
derson. federal attorney, of Boston,
have been summoned to appear in that
connection Friday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
LAYING OUT CAMP
SITES FOR TROOPS

San Anton, May 1O.-Army officers
at Fort Sam Lauston began today lay
ing out camp sites for the militia and
regular troops that i'll begin arriving
here within a few days, subject to the
orders of General Funston The total
number of men to be modified here
win exceed 5000. Coast artillery COM
panies which were ordered here will be
held at the fort for distribution later.
1t is indicated the militia will be given
border stations before the coast artillery
- sent out
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
CHURCHFAVORS
PROHIBITION
IN HAWAII

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, May TO-
The Methodist Episcopal church gener-
al conference today adopted a resolu-
tion requesting congress to enact a law
prohibiting the sale and manufacture
of spirituous liquors the Hawaiian
Islands. The same proposal was re-
ferred to a committee yesterday, after
criticism had been expressed of a
phrase in the resolution which was
characterized as reflecting on the NOR
ais of United States soldiers. The ref
erence was eliminated in the resolution
adopted today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Great March for Preparedness.

New York. May 10.-More than 1885,
600 men and women have enrolled as
marchers in the Citizens Preparedness
Parade to be held in this city next
Saturday. 1t is, predicted that the pa
rade will be the greatest civic process
sion in history, outnnmbering by 10000
or 10000 the Sound Money Parade in
this city in 1895. Every trade and pro-
fession will have contingent in line.
There win be $4,000 women marchers
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
received an offer from Gov
rendering the services of the
ATTEMPT MADE TO
TAKE AMMUNITION
ACROSS BORDER

Laredo, Tex, May 1o.-one million
rounds of rifle ammunition which Mex
leans attempted to smuggle across the
river into Mexico last night was con-
fseated by troops here 1t is believed
the ammunition was intended for the
use of bandits in Mexico.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Lord LIeutenant Resians.
BRITISH FIGURES ON
GERMAN CASUALTIES

London. May 1o.-The British esti-
mate Of German casualties in April, is
sued officially. places the total at 91,1e2
The number of German casualties since
the beginning of the war is given at
2.288,079. This includes killed, died of
sickness, prisoners. missing, severely
wounded and slightly wounded. The
figures do not include naval or colonial
troops.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
SUBMARINES ON
THIS SIDE OF
ATLANTIC

Chester. Pa, May 10.-The British
steamer Kinmouth, arriving from Cape
Haytien, reported that on Monday
about 100 miles southeast of Delaware,
she was stopped by two French battle
ships, which inquired If the Kinmouth
had seen German submarines with
three cruisers, proceeding toWarn New
York. The battleships were equipped
with steel nets strung along their sides.
It is-believed they We're searching for
supposed submarines recently reported
near the American coast.
~--@-%-@-
Lord Lieutenant Resigns.
London, May TO- The Marquis of Crew
announced in the house of commons
today that Baron Wimborne. lord lieu
tenant of Ireland, had resigned.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
international Wedding In New York,

New York, May 1O-The Church Of
st. Ignatius Loyola in this city was
the scene of an international wedding
yesterday afternoon, when Miss Marie
Guidet Duryee, the elder daughter OF
Mrs. Samuel Sloan Auchincloss. be-
came the bride of Fal de Saint Phaile,
son of the Count and Countess
Pierre de Saint Phalle, Of Nievre,
France. Many leaders tn the fashion
able society of New York attended the
marriage ceremony and the reception
which followed at the home OF the
brides mother.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Meeting of Short Line Roads.

New Orledns. May 10-Problems of
special Importance to the smaller lines
of railway are to be threshed out at
the annual convention OF the Short
Line Railroad Association of the South.
which met in this city today for two
day session. The attendance at the
meeting includes more than 200 dele
gates representing various short lines
in 13 southern states.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Riq.LibeI suit erouoht.

Washington, May 1o.-Henry Lane
Wilson, former ambassador to Mexico.
today brought $780, 900 libel suit in
local courts against Norman Hapgood.
the published. Wilson bases his suit
on publications regarding the Mexican
situation.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
WOMAN DELEGATE TO
CONVENTION ARRIVES
ON THE Scene EARLY

Chicago. May 1o.-Among the first
delegates to the Republican national
convention here in June to arrive is
Mrs. Louise F. Lusk of Misso.la, Mont,
who is here to stay until after the con-
vention. She is one of the eight dele
gates elected in Montana statewide pri-
maries. The delegation is instructed to
vote for Cummins
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
TROOPS ORDERED TO
MOVE TO DOUGLAS

Seattle. May 10.-The Second bat
talon, Fourteenth regiment, stationed
at Fort Lawton, was today ordered to
depart for Douglas, Ariz., for extended
field service.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
CRAFT
ENGAGE IN
BATTLE

Berlin, May 1o.-toniciaD-In an
engagement off the Belgian coast Mon
day, between German and British tor
pedo craft, British destroyer was
badly damaged by artillery fire. Two
German torpedo boats, while recon
noitering, met five British torpedo
boat destroyers. The German craft
were unharmed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
train ROBBERY CASE
GOES TO JURY TODAY

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Nay 10.--Argu-
ments We're begun today In the trial Of
William L. Carlisle, charged with train
robbery in connection with Union
Pacific passenger train at Corlette.
April 81. Under agreement 1t was ex-
pected the case will be In the jury's
hands today
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Confederate Memorial pav.

Raleigh, n. c.. May 1o.--Memorial
day in honor of the Confederate dead
was observed today throughout North
and South Carolina. It was a legal
holiday In the two states and schools,
banks and public offices were closed
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
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Washington, May 10.-Secretary Baker informed
President Wilson today that the conference between Gen
erals Scott and Obregn last night not conclusive and
that it would be continued today 1t indicated that
the outlook is more favorable for agreement being
reached The points of difference not revealed
General Scott advised Secretary Baker that for
mal counter proposition had been submitted by General
z6bregon but Obregon had arranged to submit paper
containing his views today General Scott did not advise
the department what counter proposals under cons
pration
Secretary Baker today received an offer from Gov
Baldwin of Hawaii rendering the services of the
Hawaiian National Guard.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
THIRD BATTALION,
FOURTEENTH, OFF

Spokane, Ma 1o-The Third battal-
ion, Fourteenth infantry, entrafned to-
day for service on the Mexican border
and departed via Billings, Denver and
Delhart Tex
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
ORDERS RECEIVED
BY TWENTY-F FIRST

Vancouver, Wash, May 10.-Orders
were received today at Vancouver bar
racks for the headquarters and second
battalion of Twenty first infantry to
proceed to Yuma! Arlz., and for the
first battalion to go to Nogales Ariz.
The troops will leave tomorrow.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
ALL RECORDS BROKEN
FOR STEEL ORDERS

New York, May 1o.-For the third
time this year the monthly statement
of the untitled orders for the United
States Steel Corporation. issued today,
broke all records. Orders stood, April
30. at e.s29551 tons, an increase of
49S, $50 tons over those of March Al.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Another Meeting VIII Be Held Today
Between Generals Scott and Oregon
Mexican War Minister Remains
Hopeful Of a Satisfactory Outcome
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Joint Patrol Is Proposed.

Ell Paso, May 10-No answer has been received
from Washington to General Scott's message re-
porting General Obregon's proposal for the joint
patrol Of the international border. General Scott
said the conference scheduled for today would be
held regardless Of whether reply was received.
General Funston said he had no idea when he
would get back to headquarters at Fort Sam
Houston. This is taken to indicate that today's
conference might not be the last. From Juarez
came reports that General Obregon optnis-
tic regarding the outcome of the conference.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
LESS ACTIVITY
REPORTED At
VERDUN

Paris, May 1o.-(OfficiaD-A
on the Verdun front has decreased
Artillery action west of the Meuse is
less pronounced and east of the river
is only intermittent An attack on
French trenches between Oise and
Aisne has been repuised.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Damage TO Early Fruit.

(Capltal News Spe :ial ServiceI
Emmett, May 10.-The mercury
dropped here last nigh: to 80 degrees,
the coldest at this season Of the year
for number of years. Much of the
fruit is reported killed, especially early
peaches.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10
Notice Is Given That Commander Of Sub
marine Which Torpedoed the Ship Has
Been Punished and Promise Of Rep
aration Made

Washington, May 1o.-Ambassador Gerard today
cabed Secretary Lansing that note on the Sussex
case had been handed him and was now on it's way TO
Washington 1t has been indicated Germany admits
attacking the Sussex gives notice that the submarine
commander responsible has been punished and promises
to make reparation.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-10

Want r. r. for Nominee.

Mitchell, S. D., May 10.-A
state conference is being held
here today for the announced
purpose of crystallizing senti-
ment in South Dakota in favor
of Theodore Roosevelt's nomi-
nation by the Chicago conven-
tion as the Republican candidate
for president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

cember %, 1914 near Pembine- His
body was hidden under railroad ties
and was not found until spring. Leo
Dargus was arrested in connection
with the crime.
The only clue which authorities had
to work on was a rusty gun found be-
side Heller's body A Milwaukee de-
tective agency was hired by friends
of Dargus. They soon collected evil
dence which convinced authorities that
the man they held was not guilty OF
the crime and he was released.
The detectives traced the gun to a
Milwaukee sporting goods store The
name of the purchasers was found
found there. The three under arrest
were the last persons seen with the
slain man, according to the police.
Police declare that the men Killed
Heller because of illicit relations which
he is said to have had with their wives
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
TABERNACLE
CLOSEDLASI
EVENING
Big Crowd Turns Out for Last Ser.
vices in the Big Building.
(FrOm Tuesdays DaiIy).


The Tabernacle was well filled last
night at the farewell meeting. There
were about 1900 people present The
collection taken up amounted to $50.
and out of 7O1 pieces of money put in
this collection only 81 were pennies.
The collection for Mr.. Nelson on
Sunday totaled $3.50.
Messrs. Nelson and Leonard, who
conducted the Tabernacle services.
have made many friends in the city
during their short stay and express
ed themselves as being more than
pleased with the treatment and hospi-
tally they had received in Grand Rap
ids.
The closing services consisted of the
giving of the cantata, The Pink Rose
Mrs. F. Leonard read the text of the
piece which was afterward sung by
the big chorus choir.
The women members of the choir
were dressed in dark skirts and white
shirt waists, the men were all dressed
in dark clothes and all the members
of the choir wore pink roses.
The soloists were Mrs. Edgar KEEL
logg and Mrs. Albert Natwick and
Little Miss Boaz.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

when it is confirmed after a long
lapse Of time, even if we hesitated
to believe it at first hearing, we feel
secs,~e in accepting its truth now.
he Glowing experience of a Grand
sGD S woman is confirmed after
yiX years.
Mrs. Samuel Parker, SGT 18th St.,
Grand Rapids, says: Zone of my
family suffered from very lame
back and soreness and pain through
his loins. His kidneys were weak and
he couldn't control the kidney Sc
cretions. He was restless at night
on account of the aches and pains thru
his kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills re-
lieved the lameness and soreness in his
back and the kidney secretions cleared
up. He has not complained to any ex-
tent since,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
WILL GIVE
STAINER'S
CRUCIFIXlON

The choir of st. Johns Episcopal
church will give the beautiful sacred
cantata The Crucifxion by Stainer on
Friday evening.
The soloists will be Mr.. Miller, Ste
vens Point, tenor and Carlton Stamm
of this city, baritone. The choir now
has a chorus of twenty voices under
the able direction of Mrs. I. P. Witte1
The Crucifxion is one of the most
beautiful of all sacred numbers.
The services Good Friday and or
Easter Day will be by the Reverend
Father Shelton of Oneida.
The public in general is invited tc
attend these services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

ing the 500 line to construct the Mel
len cutoff which will give both North
ern Wisconsin and Northern Michigan
a direct line to the Twin cities.
The entire country from Chequame-
gon Bay to the copper district is r :
presented in the commercial clubs fed
Grafton. Delegations from Bayfield,,
Ironwood, Wakefield, Drummond. Ma
son, Houghton, Hancock, Calumet,
Westboro, Port Wing, and the twin
cities, attending the organiz on
meeting year ago. A committee was
named to confer with President Pen
nington regarding the building of the
proposed cutoff this season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
BRITISH
CABINET CRISIS
IS AVERTED
By ED. L. KEEN

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent.
London, April 18.-A possible crisis
in the cabinet has been delayed until
at least tomorrow by official announ-
cement that Premier Asquith will
in parliament this afternoon. In the
meantime he is using all his power Of
restriction to prevent the resignation
of those members opposed to conscrip-
ton.