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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-09
u. S. DISTRICT
T. COURT CONYENES
)GRAND JURY BEGINS INVESTIGA-
TIONS-COMPLAINT LISTED IN
FEDERAL JURISDICATION
Only One Civil Case Presented For
Trial so Tar-TO be Heard To-
merrOw Morning

A grand jury was empaneled today
to prepare indictments in cases which
will be heard in the United States dis
trict court during this month. The
work of the grand jury is expected to
be completed by Saturday night, and
on Monday the trial jury will be as
sembled and the cases heard before
Judge Frank S. Dietrich.
Only one civil case, so far, has been
presented for trial in the district fed
eral court. a suit brought by R. N.
Stanfield against Ben Reeves to have
the matter of equity in band of
sheep determined. The case will be
heard tomorrow
Members of the grand jury are:
David S. Burch, ]. W. Henderson, F..
E. Lambert, A. R. Fike, Homer w.
Garfield, Frank Nero, E. L. Russell,
Charles Kelham, ]. l.. Boyer John
Dean, E. Stallings, and Peter Ireland,
all of whom were on the original list
of jurors summoned. On account OF
the failure of some of the jurors to re-
spond it was found necessary to sum-
mon the following local residents for
duty: Isaac Bowers, w. s. Ross, W.
J. Tracy, Henry Cummings, Harold
Purdy, L. j. Weingand, John A. Mar
EFT.
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at the base. These improvements will
complete the company's construction
plans for the present, but later, it was
stated by F. S. Shoesmith, president
of the company, this morning, other
kilns will be added to accommodate
the demands on the plant.
Two hundred cords of wood are
stacked about the plant for use in burn
ing the brick in the temporary kiln.
Coal will be used in the new kilns.
Brick will be manufactured for the
market about the first of the year, or
perhaps few weeks sooner. The new
product is very satisfactory, officers
of the company state, and is meeting
with the expectations of the promoters
of the new industry. Several orders
have been filed with the company for
the first brick they place on the mar
lyot
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BURN FIRST KILN
AT BRICK PLANT
800, 900 FIRE BRICK BEING BURNED
IN TEMPORARY STONE KILN
AT NEW FACTORY
VIII be Used by Company for Building
Two Permanent KiIns and
SmOkestack

The burning of the first kiln of $780,
900 fire brick was begun today in a
temporary kiln at the Moscow Fire
Brick C Clay Products company's fac
tory, south of the Northern Pacific de-
pot. The brick will be ready fer use
in about 10 days.
They will be used by the company
for building two permanent kilns and
smoke stock, which is to be 40 feet
in height and seven feet in diameter
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Wilcox Claims Given
WANT NEW COUNTY IN NORTH

The advocates of Lake county which
it is proposed to create out Of Bonner
and Kootenai' counties, are active.
They have addressed tc nominees for
the legislature letters asking for
what their attitude will be toward the
creation of this county They propose
to 60 before the next legislature with
a bill and will put forth every effort
to have it passed.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-09
MEAGRE
ON GOVERNOR
CONFLICTING REPORTS RECEIV-
ED ON GOYERNORSHIP In
IDAHO
Both Sides Claiming Advantage-Ke-
publican Legislative Leaders
Defeated

| Though every effort has been made
afternoon from Boise on the results
in the state, no word has come with
the exception of private kilograms of
contradictory nature. One report
states that Davis is elected by 1000,
but that part of the democratic state
ticket has been elected, while other
kilograms declare Alexander elected
| by $50 majority. One report received
,, this afternoon stated that such prom
inent republican leaders as Hart of
Jefferson, Ricks of Madison, Pete
Johnson of Bingham and Conner of
Bonner had been defeated for the leg
islature.
Rice Elected Supreme Judge
| BOISE, Ida, Nov. 9.-(Speciai)-
John C. Rice of Caldwell has been
elected supreme judge of Idaho to-
succeed Chief Justice l. N Sullivan,
His lead is so strong through the
south and southeast that his oppoR-
ent, R. N. Dunn of Coeur dAlene, has
no chance to overcome it from the
north. Rice received more than 5000
majority in Canyon county and over
1000 majority in Ada. He also car
lried Teton, Fremont, Madison, Jeffer-
Ison, Gem, Elm0re and Bonneville
counties. His majority in Shoshone
county was 467 Rice also carried
Idaho, Lewis and Nez Perce counties
but lost Clearwater, Latah, Benewah,
Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai The
vote on supreme judge in the north
was light.
Davis Carries Nez Perez
LEWISTON, Nov. 9.-(SpeciaI.}
Wilson carried Nez Perce county by
more than 500 votes while Alexander
fell behind Davis 149 votes. Parker,
democrat, defeated Holt by 270.
French and Smith carried the county.
Van Deusen also carried the county
by 100. Walters was also successfus
over Sweeley. Rice had majority Ct
to the state senate while Shearer,
democrat, and Jensen, republican,
were elected TO the lower house. The
democrats carried two commission
ers and the republicans one.
boundary For Wilson
BONNERS FERRY, Nov. 9.-(Spe-
cial. Wilson carried Bonner county
by slight majority but Davis leads
Alexander by 293 votes.
Democrats Take Lewis
NEZPERCE, Nov. 9.-(Special.) >
Wilson carried Lewis county by 35f
and Alexander's majority was 372. The
entire state and county ticket was
democratic with the exception of
republican commissioner who defeat
I'd David H. Lowry. P. W. Mitchell
vas elected state senator and Charles
Giles state representative. Both are
democrats.
Idaho County Vote
GRANGEVILLE, Nov. 9.-(Special)
Returns indicate that the democrats
carried the county for the state ticket
and for Wilson, but French and Smith
cad strongly for congress. The
democratic legislative ticket was
elected.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-09
SANK WITHOUT WARNING

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Vice Con-
sui Westicott Of London today cabled
the state department that the British
steamer Arabia had been torpedoed by
a submarine without warning. The
passengers were saved but two engi-
neers are missing.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-09

WILSON AHEAD IN MINNESOTA
ST. PAUL, Nov. 9.-With 291 pre-
cincts missing, Wilson is 354 ahead in
Minnesota. The militiamen's votes
will decide the issue.
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E X T II II

WILSON LOSING GROUND
Los ANGELES, Nov. 9.-Hughes
gained 1000 votes when an adding ma
chine mistake was discovered. Will
sens California lead has been cut to
S45 votes.
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Clabaugh, chief investigator III the
Chicago district, started yesterday for
there. Officials refuse to make any ex-
plantations.
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Ballot Tampering Charged

FARGO, N. D., Nov. 9.-Marshall
Doyle today charged ballot tampering
in eastern North Dakota. Federal Dis
trict Attorney Hildreth has started an
investigation.
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Oregon For Hughes

PORTLAND, Rre., Nov. Six Ore
gon counties complete and 20 incom-
plete, including Multnomah, give
Hughes 11,277 and Wilson 1o3,6300.
Hughes lead is 7447.
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GERMANS ATTACK REPULSED

PARIS, Nov. Sit is announced that
the German attack on Saillisel last
might was repulsed after hand-to-
hand struggle.
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CLAIM HUGHES ELECTED
NEW YORK, Nov. 8. 9.-Republican
headquarters said that Hughes was
elected unquestionably.
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Wilson Still Ahead

Wilson Still Ahead
NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-The Wilson
tide is strong in California and Min
nesota this afternoon. The returns at
3.45 indicated Wilson's probable re-
election. Wilson is maintaining his
California lead. With It's precincts
missing Wilson is sos ahead. Hughes
is leading in Minnesota by 811 with 288
precincts missing but Wilson is gain
ing.
Wilson Lead Cut Down
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9-Returns
at II o'clock this morning showed that
Hughes had cut Wilson'S lead through
oat the state to 1862. Returns from
5647 precincts cut of 1862 gave Hughes
4o0,G57 and Wilson 453,019,
Los Angeles to Rlanls
Los Angeles gave Hughes big lead
in southern California which enabled
him to reduce Wilson's northern lead.
Democratic Chairman Cushing declar-
ed that Los Angeles couldn't give
Hughes sufficient plurality that
would overcome Wilson's advantage.
1t Was expected that the northern pre-
cincts would help Wilson.
Early Morning Dope
NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Early this
morning Wilson was 1000 ahead in
California and Hughes was 800 ahead
in Minnesota. New Mexico may go to
Hughes. Wilson still leads.
Early Morning Report
NEW YORK, Nov 9-The United
Press canvass at s O'Clock this morn
ing showed that President Wilson had
256 votes in the electoral college and
that Judge Hughes had 243. North Da-
kota went democratic by 1000. Rcpub-
lican headquarters claimed New Mex
leo with Hughes 200 ahead there. |
President Wilson gained heavily in |
California as the count progressed. At
II o'clock this morning Hughes main
tanned a lead of 500 votes in Min
nesota with 470 precincts missing.
New Hampshire is the closest. The
democrats claimed the state by mar
row margin of SO votes.
The Wilson States
The United Press tabulation = this
morning showed the following Will
son states: Alabama, Arizona. Arkan-
sas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana Mary
land, Mississippi, Missouri. Montana,
Nevada, Norts Carolina,
North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,
Virginia, Washington.
In Hughes Column +
The Hughes states are as follows:
Delaware, Illinois, Ind ,
lana, Iowa, Maine. Massachusetts, {
Michigan, New Jersey, New York Ore t
,on, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, q
South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, t
Wisconsin.
Doubtful This Morning
The doubtful states this morning
we're as follows: California 13, Min
.esota 12, New Mexico 8, New Iamp-
hire 4. s.
Watch Minnesota Vote Il
WASHINGTON, Nov. st was 81
earned this afternoon that the depart a
lent Of justice sent large force Of p
electives to Minnesota. Clinton g. In
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WILSON LOSING
IN CALIFORNIA
LATNST RETURNS INDICATE HIS
LEAD HAS BEEN CUT DOWN
BY HUGHES
Mccormick Insists Wilson is Re-
elected-WillcOx Maintains
Confidence

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9-In 5721
precincts in California Hughes has
456,99S votes and Wilson has 459, 9,402.
Wilson's lead has been reduced to
2409.
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Celebrate Wilson Victory

Celebrate wilson Victory
NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Democratic Ma
tional Chairman Mccormick today tel
egraphed all state chairmen that Pres
ident Wilson was positively elected
president. He ordered democratic po-
litical celebrations throughout the
country and urged brass bands and red
fire.
.Concede Wilson'S Reelection
/; PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9.-The
Philadelphia North American, strong
ly republican, posted bulletins this
afternoon conceding that President
Wilson had been reelected.
Minnesota May Be Contested
ST. PAUL, Nov. 9.-In Minnesota
with 288 precincts missing, Hughes is
leading by 81 votes. Federal in
vestigators are watching every move.
The republicans may contest If Will
son take the state. The democrats
are rushing preparations to fight the
contest.
Hughes Gets West Virginia
WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. 9.-Demo-
cratic Chairman Claver conceded West
Virginia to Hughes by $500.
Wilson Needs 10 Votes
NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Early this at
ternoon Wilson was within 10 electoral
votes of reelection. Hughes must gain
y to win. Wilson is reelected if he
carries California or Minnesota alone.
Hughes must carry both.
Wilcox Claims Given
Republican National Chairman Will
COX declared his intention officially OF
Hughes election this al
ernoon. 1.-THE announcement may
,ome within an hour" he said, "and
maybe delayed until midnight. The
ituation looks increasingly favorable !
or Hughes. ! feel certain that both |
california and Minnesota will go re-
,ub]ican."
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-09
Concede Wilson'S Reelection

I. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9.-The
Philadelphia North American, strong
ly republican, posted bulletins this
afternoon conceding that President
Wilson had been reelected.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
WILSON GETS
FIRST WORD
FROM berlin
Ambassador Gerard Re-
ports; Kaiser Believed to
Be Seeking a Dignified
Way Out.

WASHINGTON April 24-ofiieial information today
indicates German officials do not want break with the
United States But they quandary TO how stimuli
taneously the American submarine demands and
the popular German desire for continuance OF the undersea
warfare at this time.
The United Press learned these facts today from high
official Adves from Berlin described the situation as sim
liar that indicated by the United Press interview with
Admiral Won Holtzendorff. who said Germany could not
further concessions America but positively did not
diplomatic break
Authorities here think Germany will find way to make
the concessions
There has been report from Ambassador Gerard as
when the German reply may be expected The author
ties promised il "as early possible
President Wilson notified Sen. Stone confer with him
On Developments in the German situation Wednesday
evening.
A message from Ambassador Gerard received dur
ing the night
II is thought possible Gerard may have forwarded Ger
manys tentative proposals seeking light how they
would be received il embodied in formal communication.
Gerard will be advised to reject anything short OF
pance with the American demand that the summarizing OF
merchantmen until methods for conducting such
warfare devised and ratified by the United States
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
TRIAL FOR BABY
MURDERS BEGUN
Mrs. Ida Rogers. Who Killed
Two Children. Pleads
Insanity
TRIED TO HIDE SHAME

NEW YORK, April 2t.--The trial
Of Mrs. Ida Sniffcn Rogers on a
charge OF numbering her two chill.
dren was resumed today II In al.
legged ahe killed the children 80
they would not know they we're H.
legitimate. Mrs. Rogers was dress.
ed in black and was accompanied
by her husband
The defense II temporary Insan-
ity A jury composed entirely OF
married men was selected this
morning.
Prosecutor Martin characterized
the woman and Rogers as "liber-
tines"
The first and second wives OF
Rogers have been subpoenaed as
state witnesses.
Martins questions TO veniremen
indicated that he would remorse.
lessly try TO prove that Mrs Rogers
was sane and should pay the death
penalty.
The defendant looked pale and
appeared Unconditional. except when
Martin referred TO her as Rogers
mistress" Then her eyes flashed
and the corners OF her mouth trem
bled. She frequently whispered TO
Rogers.
At the time OF the crime the de-
fendant was Mrs. Ida Sniffen Wal
ters. and Rogers was said to be
keeping up her establishment.
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Bealer made brief statement
before he died
The lad, Beaier said. wore hand
chief or white rag over the lower
part of his face.
Il was walking along the plank
roadway" he told the police. "on
the way TO the store TO buy a loaf
of bread, when the boy shot. He
was about 10 feet away. ! fell and
he walked toward me. and when !
yelled he took off his mask and
said, Shut up. and don't make so
much noise Then he ran away.
$40 Gold Piece Missing
Bealer said the boy made no ef-
fort TO search him. but he insisted
that no had carried $50 gold piece
in his pockets when he was shot.
There was no gold piece in his
pockets when the police searched
his clothing at the city hospital,
Bealer. who was 5S years old,
lived alone In shack on the West
waterway. He said he had never
seen the boy bandit before the
shooting.
John Zakovich, who lives nearby.
saw the lad run after the shooting,
and told the police he had seen the
boy lettering around the neighbor-
hood for several days.
Asks for a Rowboat
He said the boy came running TO
him and asked for rowboat, which
was refused.
"Tll kill the fellow that stole n
AK. too. II | find him." the boy said
20 Zakovich. and he showed him
his revolver. and then ran.
Zakovich struck out up the road,
and ran across William Webber,
watchman for the Pacific oil Mill
Co. leaning over the wounded man.
While they we're notifying the
police. the lad went on to the shack
OF John Carlson and asked to be
rowed across the channel to Albers
mill.
Carlson said that he took the boy
across.
Says He Was Nervous
II noticed he was nervous" said
Carlson. "But | didn't see any
revolver. He was just youngster.
He told me he didn't have any
money, so gave him a nickel"
Detective G.. w. Humphrey and
Patrolman Fraser tracked the boy
TO the Carlson shack.
All trace of him was lost at the
spot where the boy crawled out of
the rowboat and struck out with
the nickel Carlson had given him.
Neighbors had noticed the boy
about the West waterday during the
last few days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
PLAN TO amend
BURNETT BILL

WASHINGTON, April 24.--
Amendments to the Burnett
immigration bill to meet, " pos
sIbIe, Japan's objections to II,
will be introduced In congress
In a few days, II was learned
today.
Chairman Smith OF the senate I'm
migration committee said that none
OF the amendments will admit Jap
anese laborers to the United
States.
He declared the changes were
chiefly I'm phraseology. so Japan
would not be offended.
The present "gentlemen's agree
ment." by which Japan refuses
passports to those seeking - enter
the United States as laborers, is
working so we'll that !, would be a
mistake to disturb II. It Is said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
YOUNG CHAPLIN
MAKES APOLOGY
BIG CROWD TURNS OUT

Eddie Meats, age n. a rcd.hcad.
ed. freckle- faced Charlie Chaplin.
wishes 10 apologize to Star readers
because his baggy trousers slipped
down when he tried to do wiggly
walk In the Charlie Chaplin parade
on Second ave. Saturday after
noon.
He won n SIS gold prize In The
Stars contest for being one OF the
funniest OF 200 Kids who marched
behind band and mlmicked Char.
lie.
They stopped street car traffic
for 20 minutes.
Crowds overflowed into the street
along Second ave
Eddie has flaming red hair. lie
clipped a wisp OF II and pasted II
under his nose for n mustache. His
dads stiff hat was little too large
and 30 were the coat and trousers
and shoes.
The film OF the kid Charles is
being shown at the Rex this week.
along with Charles burlesque on
Carmen.
Here arc seattles Charlie Chap
Inns who won prizes for being the
best imitators OF the famous movie
man:
FiRsT-FeIis Smith. age t3, 2oto
Western ave. He gets S25 cash.
given by Manager Hamriek Of the
Rex theatre.
seeond--Edwln Meats, age 10. 4o6
e. 42nd st. He ls the only red-head.
ed Charlie In the world and gets a
s25 watch given by Tom North, Of
the Wise film concern.
THIRD--Jsmes Sacks. age 2t.
Washington hotel. He gets $25
suit. given by chauncey Wright
Urban Hart. age s. 1854 Denny
way. and George Nelson. age IA.
1929 Warren ave. were given an
nual passes to the Rex theatre.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
DOCTOR
WARNS US OF
EPIDEMIC

Under present conditions OF
school medical inspection. an infec.
tious disease may develop so rapid
ly that II would be almost impossi.
BILE to check IL, Health Commission.
er. Mcbride declares.
DR.. Mcbride three weeks ago
wrote the school department, ask.
ing that the system OF having
school doctors examine contagious
cases be dispensed with, and the
inspection attended to by the health
department.
No action has been taken as yet.
In the meantime. according TO DR..
Mcbride. Monday. 400 additional
cases OF measles among school chill.
dren have been reported
The health officer also declares
that in number of instances cases
have never been reported TO the
health department. and that the
school medical staff is very lax. or
is not making an effort to cooper.
ate with the health department.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
STILL WORKING FOR
YARD At BREMERT0N

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels assured
Senator Poindexter and Representa-
tive Humphrey today that he ls still
urging equipment OF the Puget
Sound navy yard for battleship con
struction.
He is having daily conferences
with Chairman Padgett OF the house
committee on naval affairs, concern.
ing the naval appropriation bill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
LANSING AND MEXICAN
AMBASSADOR ALSO MEET

WASHINGTON, April 24-The
question OF Withdrawing the u. 8.
troops from Mexico rests upon the
negotiations between Secretary
Lansing and Ambassador Are
dondo. which are likely to begin
soon. The administration is not
disposed to order n retirement
solely on Carranzas suggestion.
Ambassador Arredondo has been
granted an interview with Secretary
Lansing at p. m. today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
AMBASSADOR GERARD
OUTLINES ANSWER IN
CABLE TO PRESIDENT
~ CARL w. AckERMAN

~ CARL w. AckEaMAN
United Press Staff Correspondent
; BERLIN. April 24.--EmerS-
Ina from . s5-minute confer
ence with Imperial Chancellor
Won Bethmann-hoIiwsg. Am
basssdor Gerard was besieoed
BY crowds Of German and
American correspondents to-
day. He refused TO s-euss the
conference.
sArs you preparing 70 leave
0sriin7" one German neWsps-
psrman asked.
"I can cay nothing" replied
Gerard. "it will be impossible
for me to speak for perhaps
two or three days"
Gerard carried no papers.
This led to an inference that
ne had not yet received the
German reply.
He Immediately went back
10 the American embassy and
beosn writing . confidentiaI
eabIeersm to President VIII
son.
As fast a. he finished .
sheet Il was coded and prepar-
cd for the cable.
Americans are constantly
calling at the embassy, asking
for passports.
Many are leaving, believing
that a break between the Unit
ed states and Germany 10 I'm
nInent.
Many Americans are sendinI
heir families to Copenhagen Z
lwait the outcome OF the crisis.
arge number appealed 10 the en-
lassy for funds and advice. Pres
lent Wolf Of the American Cham
yer OF Commerce called a meetinI
or Tuesday 10 decide what cours
Ihould be followed in the event q
! diplomatic rupture.
Ambassador Gerard sent
long message last night, fol-
lowing q conference with Sec
resary Won strumm, Of the
foreign office, and Dr.. Heck
sher OF the foreign reIstiUs
committee Of the reichsts9. II
should reach Washington to-
day. It's contents are secret.
but IL was freely rumored the
message at least outlines Ger
rnsny's reply.
Imperial Chancellor Won Beth
CONTINUED on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
GERMAN MERICANS
PLAN ORGANIZATION

TACOMA. April 24.-German-
Americans OF at least 10 cities OF
the state Will attend n political
gathering here next Sunday to
adopt resolutions expressing their
choice of republican presidential
candidate and national platform.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
EXPECTS NO TROUBLE

Juiii G.. Kasai. editor of the Pa
cific Press, OF San Francisco. visit
ing here, declares the Japanese ex.
clusion bill pending before con.
gress IAN insult TO the Japanese
nation" but characterized the
talk OF trouble between the two
countries as IAN attempt OF alarm.
lists and jingosts TO stir up ill-feel-
ing" lie spoke before the King
County Democratic club Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
ASK REPORT ON POSTS
IN The NORTHWEST

WASHINGTON. April "a.
Secretary OF War Baker
today was directed by a SEN
ate motion introduced by
Senator Chamberlain 10 sub
NIT detailed information
concerning the strength Of
military posts In Oregon and
Washington, including arma-
ment, men, equipment and
fortified strength.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-24
ouAkES RECORDED

WASHINGTON, April "a. i.-AThe
selsmograph at Georgetown uni
versity recorded two earthquakes
during the night. one at l1:21
y. m. to 1907 n. m, 1000 miles
distant, and one from sos to 4:12
n. m, 2,400 miles away.