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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
SKELETON UNCOVERED
IN MODJfSkA SUIT

Chicago, April 15.-Ralph Modjeska,
eivil engineer and son Of Mime. Hell
enc Modjeska, famous Polish actress,
is expected to take the stand Monday
in his own behalf in the separate main
tenance suit between himself and his
wife. Mrs Felicia Modjeska.
The skeleton of the past had re-
corded his testimony today in the suit
when a letter written to Mrs. Nodes
ka's son, Felix, of Los Angeles grand
son of the famous actress), revealed
that the actress, while a child in Po-
land, had been betrayed by her tutor
and that Ralph, the engineer, was the
so nof her betrayer. The letter was
introduced by Modjeska himself.
The name Modjeska, the letter said,
was fictitious. This letter, repeating
the stain on his name. 1t is said, was
responsible for Modjeska's determin-
alton not to return to his wife. fol-
lowing their separation in 1912.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
JEWELS AND MONEY
RETURNED BY Thief

Seattle, April 16.-After q two
months struggle with the pangs of
conscience, thief who on February
II, snatched a purse containing $4,000
worth OF jewelry from Mrs. John Pan
ton, wife of former well known Seat
tie business man, this afternoon re-
turned the jewels intact to her home
at 400 Thirtieth avenue South. Forty
dollars in money, obtained with the
jewelry, was retained by the thief.
According to her report to the po-
lice at the time, Mrs. Panton. had taxi
en- her entire stock of valuable to be
cleaned before leaving q long Jour-
ney. AS she was passing Twenty-sfxth
avenue south, and Dearborn streets, q
thief grabbed her purse containing the
jewelry and $40 in cash.
The police instituted q nation wide
search. This afternoon Mrs. Panton
heard her deorbell ring. On answer
ing Ii she found nobody outside. She
was about to turn away when she
spied a cardboard box near the door.
Picking 1t up she discovered her 5000
stock Of jewels
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
BITTER CAMPAIGN IS
WACED BY BRYAN TO
DEFEAT HITCHCOCK

Lincoln, Neb., April 1b.-In one of
the most spectacular and bitter cam
paign fights ever waged in Nebraska,
William Jennings Bryan is opposing
the denomination of United States
Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock at the
primaries next Tuesday. While cam
paigning in this state on behalf of the
constitutional amendment to make
Nebraska dry, Mr.. Bryan has deliver
ed heavy blows to rid the Democratic
party in Nebraska Of what he char
acterizes its dominance by the brewery
and saloon interests. Claiming that
Senator Hitchcock is in sympathy with
the wet control of the party; that he
in in Sympathy with Wall Streets in
terest in congress and that Hitchcock
hindered instead of helped President
Wilson in the administrations meas
ures in congress, Bryan is urging
Democrats to refuse a denomination TO
the Omaha man.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
CREW MUTIN|ES;;
WAGE increase
DEMANDED ATSEA
Strike Call Issued by the
international Seamen's
Union Results in Trouble
on Steamers.

New York, April 15.-Thirty- eight
members of the crew of the New YORK
and Porto Rico liner Brazos, carrying
$50 passengers and mail for southern
ports, mutinied after the steamer left
her pier at Brooklyn this afternoon and
refused to navigate the ship
They notified Captain Barstow that
they were striking under orders from
President Furseth of the international
Seamen's union and demanded wage
increases ranging from IS to SIS a
month. The Brazos was anchored off
Greenville, n. j., tonight with her pas
sengers marooned for an indefinite
period.
1t is believed possible that other
ships, some of them without wireless
apparatus, are at anchor along the
coast. The strike call issued by Fur
seth and printed in four languages,
summoned crews OF coastwise and
trans oceanic vessels in the Atlantic
division of the union to strike today
for higher wages and for war insur-
ance for those whose routes carried
them to belligerent ports.
MonsoIa's Crew on Strike.
The crew of the steamer Mongolia,
but recently acquired by the White
Star line. went on strike this afternoon
while the vessel was loading for Liv-
crpool The strike was tentatively
settled and the work of loading con-
tinued Captain Barstow wirelessed
the companys agents here Of his plight
after the crew refused to navigate the
vessel. The superintendent OF the
Brooklyn pier ran out to the Brazos in
ta cutter and returning sought aid
Ifrom the police. They informed him
they had no jurisdiction and he sought
federal authorities.
I'VE can do nothing until tomorrow,
said President Franklin Mooney of the
line. This is nothing but rank mutiny
and comes under the jurisdiction of the
district attorney at Brooklyn. The men
made no demands before sailing. The
passengers will have to spend the night
down the harbor. but they are in nc
danger"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
VILLAS WOUNDED KNEE
GIVING HIN TROUBLE

Ell Paso Tex, April 15.--Seven VIII
listas, who voluntarily gave themselves
up tonight to General Gavira. COM
mandant in Juarez. stated that when
they deserted Villa, at Satevo over q
week ago, the bandit leaders wounded
knee was badly swollen and giving him
great pain.
The deserters declared that on VIII
las flight through San Andreas pass
from Gurreara, where he was wounded
in battle with Carranzistas, he al
most constantly screamed with agony
in the jolting wagon. The seven who
surrendered here stated that they were
forced to join Villas band with 40 9TH
ers at San Buenaventura. Villa lost
large part Of his following in the
Guerrero battle and by assertions. ac-
cording to their story. Up to the time
Villa reached Satevo his band feared
momentary capture by the flying
American cavalry squadrons
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16

a continuance of friendly relations
with the United States is emphasized
by editorial utterances. Apparently
warned by the government. those
newspapers which In the past have
attacked the position the United States
takes with reference to Germany's u
boat campaign have been silent, or
more conciliatory.
The influential liberal papers dis
cuss the English reports that the Unit
ed States is not inclined to accept the
German statement as satisfactory
with the greatest restraint. They de-
clare that President Wilson undoubt-
eddy finds his position most embarras-
sing on account of the public indigna-
ton aroused by newspaper reports that
the Sussex was ,torpedoed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
WAGE INCREASE AT
YOUNGSTOWN MILLS

Youngstown. o., April 15.-Three big
steel companies employing over 10000
men, today announced a 10 per cent
increase, effective May l.
The companies are Youngstown Sheet
and Tube company, the Brier Hill Steel
company, and the Republic Iron and
Steel company.
All granted a similar increase Jan.
/, making total OF 20 per cent boost
in wages this year.
A disastrous riot and strike followed
the first wage increase. the men as
serting IL was insufficient.
The steel companies announced that
today's action resulted from a labor
shortage, due to the steel boom, and n
realization that the men needed more
money because of the increased cost Of
living.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
MYSTERY SURROUNDS
|. DEATH OF YOUNG GIRL

Columbus, o., April 15.-Poliee to-
night were trying to unravel the mys-
terry surrounding the death of pretty
19-year -old Lillian Schwenker. whose
dead body was found In the cistern in
the rear of her home late last night.
A post-mortem examination this aft
ernoon failed to reveal the secret OF
the girls death. The autopsy showed
no evidence that death was due to any
form of violence.
Several rooms in the house were
ransacked. The girls father and an
invalid sister. who were asleep, say
they heard no noises during the even
ing.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
CHARGE MADE AGAINST
STEAMSHIP COMPANY

Tacoma, Wash, April 15.--For trans
porting form San Francisco to this
city a large shipment of liquors in
packing cases labeled seeds and add
dressed 10 South Tacoma drug firm.
in violation OF the prohibition law. two
informations were fled against the
Pacific Coast Steamship company to-
day by Prosecuting Attorney Remain.
The cases will be carried to the state
supreme court by tse steamship COM
pany, 1t was announced.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
HUNT FOR VILLA WILL
NOT BE ABANDONED
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position to strike at American lines
if trouble develops.
The Days Developments.
Developments today Included
News that the Parral battle story
had been printed in Chihuahua, Mex
leo City, Saltillo and elsewhere with
out inflaming public sentiment.
Dispatch of confidential instructions
to Consul Rodgers at Mexico City with
General Carranza, on how to deal with
the latter, but not to open withdrawal
negotiations.
Official word of the burning OF the
Alvarado mining plant near Parral.
Similar word of an attack upon, or
the death of an English mining man
at Parral.
Dispatch by General Funston of or
ders to Pershing to expedite report
on the Parral battle.
Announcement that Funston had not
heard from Pershing since the Thurs
day message dated April 10.
Unconfirmed FL Paso consular re-
ports of a second Parral fight.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
DETECTIVE WANTED ON
F|FTY-ONE CHARGES

New York, April is. - Governor
Whitman tonight signed extradition
papers for the return to Illinois of Guy
Biddinger, former Burns detective.
wanted on 81 charges of bribery and
while a member of the
Chicago police department.
Biddinger's lawyers asked the gov
ernor to give them hearing before
signing the papers. Whitman would
not grant the request, and Biddinger,
who surrendered voluntarily, will be
taken to Chicago Immediately upon
the arrival of detectives from Chicago.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16

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away.
The message came over Carranzista
controlled wires to Juarez. The name
signed to the telegram was withheld
to protect the sender. A second mes
sage said the company's losses were
enormous. Two attacks on Thursday
were mentioned.
The Carranza garrison in Parral
knew of the incidents. stated the ad-
vices. but nothing was said of the
soldiers protecting the American
property.
The Ell Paso offices of the Parral
and Durango railway also received an
urgent call of assistance from its
American manager at Parral. He said
the offices of the company there had
been looted and the railroads records
destroyed. Send help" the message
requested.
Demand for Protection.
An instant demand for protection
was made by the American owners on
the Carranza officials in FL Paso and
Juarez. Consul Garcia, defaeto agent
here, is understood to have taken steps
toward affording protection. In con-
trast to the situation at Parral. Con-
sui Letcher reported all quiet at Chi
huahua. His messages are also under
stood to have contained no mention Of
second battle between the United
States troops near Parral and the VIII
lista sympathizers in the city. The
troops are believed to have left the
immediate vicinity Another life was
added to the indirect cost of the villa
chase when Captain II. L. Brown of
Oakland, Cal, member of the medi-
cal corps. stricken with heart trouble
in Mexico 10 days ago. died AT the Fort
Bliss military hospital today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
FOUR YEARS SINCE
TITANIC TRAGEDY

New York, April 15.-Four years ago
tonight the worlds greatest passenger
carrying ship, the last word in ocean
comfort, and speed. struck an iceberg,
fottered and sank with 1885 souls. The
vessel was the Titantic.
New York recalled this, the greatest
Of sea disasters, tonight In the an
nouncement that after four years, all
claims against the White star line made
on behalf OF the $50 SURVIVORS, had
finally been settled.f - lai'll1
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
TWO BOYS DROWNED
IN The FLOYD RIVER

Sioux City, Ia, April 15.-John
Avery, IL, and Gustav Johnson, "A,
were drowned in the Floyd river here
tonight and Ernest Rawley, who at
tempted to save them, was rescued
with difficulty.
The two boys we're IN a homemade
boat and as they went under the
Northern bridge they asked Rawley
to throw them a brick to be used as
an anchor. The brick went through
the bottom of the boat. Rawley jump
ed to their aid.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
Crazy Every Presidential Year.

Gettysburg, s.. d, April 15.--Jamos
Higginbotham is crazy again. He was
committed to. the Yankton asylum to-
day. Apparently well educated, James
said he realized his condition and that
he. gets. this way. every four years.
Presidential election year is blamed.
Records substantiate. him.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
UNITED STATES HAS IT'S
CASE COMPLETE
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On the presidents statement it is
said Germany will have to accept one
of two courses:
Dissolution of diplomatic relations.
Complete alteration of her subma-
rine warfare.
The president will lay down, 1t is
understood, the complete effect of the
German principles of undersea cam
paigning as felt by this one neutral
country and will emphasize that this
has been in contravention of interna-
tional law and in disregard of peace
full nations rights. Only by accepting
without further equivocation, the rules
of humane warfare, he will make clear,
can Germany continue to deal on
friendly basis with America.
Dealing as h does with what he
termed in his Lusitania note of July
81. objectionable offenses against the
sovereignty of the United States, the
repetition of which would be regarded
as deliberately unfriendly.' the presi-
dents language is expected to prove
simple and aunmistakable. rE
Monday, the president probably will
report to members of the house and
senate foreign affairs committee the
course he has taken.
Whether he will delay dispatch of
the statement to Berlin until after his
talk with the campaign leaders is not
known. His view is known to be that
the executive department alone Is
charged with the duty and the respon-
sibility of determining the matter. On
the other hand, he is said to desire, in
as much, as the steps contemplated
may lead to a break with Germany
and thus to direct interest on the
part of congress that congress should
know at the earliest moment what
actually is being done.
In the administration there are not
many who believe congress will be
called on to vote for war with Ger
many, even if friendly relations were
severed.
No Cause for War.
Some time since it was ascertained
| by the United Press that President
Wiison-contrary to general belief
never had received any direct declar.
alton from any authorized source that
Germany would regard breaking of re-
lations as, cause for war This seem
ing physical impossibility of Germany
actually warning on the United States,
while the present European war con-
tinues. leads Washington to consider a
declaration of war against this country
unlikely.
The consequences of a diplomatic
break. it is known, however, are held
/ no more lightly in Berlin than in
Washington.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16

Twenty-Five million dollars repre-
SCENTS in cash what the people Of the
United States have contributed TO re-
heve suffering In Europe since the
outbreak Of the war.
A quarter Of q billion, 1t is esti-
mated. is the grand total spent in
relief work abroad since the war be-
gan, and the United States, through
its cash contributions and the vast
stores of food, clothing and supplies
furnished, is regarded rs having re-
sponded nobly to he calls made upon
its people.
While the bulk of the relief work
done in this country goes b aid the
allies, yet a great deal 10 being done
to help he unfortunates in the Ger
manic countries. Probably one-fifth
of the total raised has gone 70 Ger
many and her allies.
Among the men and women who
have given most generously Of their
time and money are John D. Rookie
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
NO REPORT SENT ON
NUMBER WOUNDED
TN THE FIGHTING
ax z. T.A co.nkls.

Omitted Press staff Correspondent
Ei Paso, Tex, April 15.--A detach.
ment of the Tenth United States cav
airy entering Parra1 to recover thu
dead bodies OF two of their men killed
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
WOULD PLACE BAN ON
MUNITIONS TO MEXICO

Washington, April 15.-Representa-
tive Rodenburg, Republican, today in
troduced a resolution prohibiting the
shipment of arms and munitions of
war into Mexico. II vSus not discussed.
Rodenburg later issued statement
criticising the administration, saying
Carranza had given abundant evidence
.of his treacherous character"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
DANISH SCHOONER IS
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

Amsterdam. April 15.-The crew of
the Danish schooner Proven, sunk by
a German submarine. reached Ymuiden
tonight, having been picked up by
trawler after drifting for SIS hours in
an open boat,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
WIFE Of CAPTAIN IN
THE Army 4 suicide

Washington, April 1b.-The wife of
Captain Fred B. Hennessy of the Uni
ted States army now in Mexico, was
found dead in her home tonight. as
phyxiated by gas. The coroners jury
pronounced it suicide.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
Grave piqasrs on Strike.

New York. April 5.-There was diff
nculty even being buried In peace in
New York today. Forty lone grave
diggers at st. Raymonds- cemetery
went on strike demanding Increased
wages. Several burials had tops posts
'poned 49, ~ 7
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
German Steamer Hits Mine.

Stockholm. April 15.-The German
steamer Hispania struck mine south
OF Stockholm and sank The crew was
saved.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-16
TWO AMERICAN SOL
DIERS KILLED

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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-08-25
BAND ASKS APPROPRIATION

Owing to the lack of funds the
Ladysmith concert band has been in
more or less disorganized state
and for a time it seemed unlikely
that the local band would furnish
music during the coming fair. An
appropriation was asked of the city
council to aid the band boys, but
the council was dubious as to the le-
gality of such an appropriation of
public funds.
City Attorney, o. J.. Falge, who
was directed by the city council to
discover whether statute existed
which would grant the council pow
er to make the appropriation, gave
out today that such an action would
be entirely legal.
Since the council takes a favorable
stand toward the petition of the
band boys it is probable that an ap-
preparation will be made at the next
council meeting. The band asks for
5000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-08-25
.DA|RYMEN's PICNIC
GUERNSEY BREEDERS TO HOLD
MEETING ON FAIR GROUNDS
SEPTEMBER 9
OFFER PRIZES FOR STOCK JUDGING
Will Have Carload Of Guernsey
Heaifers on Hand TO Be Sold
Those Desiring Them

Guernsey breeders and dairymen
In general will be glad to know that
a Guernsey breeders picnic and
dairymen's meeting has been ar
ranged for Saturday, September 9th,
on the fair grounds at Ladysmith.
Pres. John Helm and Sec. l.. e.
McGill, of the Guernsey Breeders
Association, and County Agent House
holder have arranged a strong pro-
gram.
If present plans mature, there will
be two of the best known Guernsey
breeders in the northwest present
at the meeting. Suitable prizes will
be offered for the winners in a COW
Judging contest.
The Rusk County Guernsey Breed
lers' Association and the Bankers
Association are cooperating for the
purpose of buying a carload of pure
bred Guernsey heifers to be sold
on the day of the picnic. The heif-
ers will be high-grades from the
older dairy sections. These animals
Will be sold to the farmers at cost
and arrangements are being made to
offer good terms to buyers
G. M. HOUSEHOLDER,
Rusk Co. Agr. Representative.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-08-25
HUNTERS HARD HIT

Although several thousand times
as much ammunition is being manu-
factured in this country than was
produced before the European war,
Rusk county nimrods will undoubt-
edly think twice before making plans
for an extensive hunting campaign
this season. They will find that it
costs considerably more for an equip
ment of guns. shells and cartridges
than it did year ago.
The small game season opens Sep
tember T, and already sportsmen are
confronted with the problem of
''the high cost of hunting" Shalls
which cost Is cents a box last year,
according to figures from local deal
ers, will bring 81 or more now. A
box of cartridges for an sautoma' ic
rifle costing $1.65 last year has
climbed up to $3.50. Rifles are from
25 to- 80 per cent higher in price.
The man who would buy raw ma
terial and load his own shells will
find the cost of powder, shot, wadd-
ing and empty shells corresponding
ly advanced.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-08-25
LIGHTNING DESTROYS BARN

Lightning struck the big barn on
Sam Johnson's farm Sunday after
noon during the terrific rain storm,
resulting in a fire which destroyed
the building. Eighty-five tons of hay
were lost in the flames, together
with a number Of farm implements.
No stock was lost. The loss is es-
timated at about $3,50O, partly cov-
cred by insurance.
Lightning also struck the roof Of
the south side school building, do
ing slight damage, and a bolt knocked
down a chimney on a residence in
the vicinity of the school. Awnings
before a number of the business
places in the city were ripped to
shreds in the path of wind and rain.
Other damage of a minor nature was
reported from various parts of the
city.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-08-25
HURT TRYING TO BOARD TRAIN
Stranger Falls Beneath Wheels of
Freight and Both Hands
Are Run Over

In attempting to board the front
end of a caboose of a south-bOund
extra Wednesday morning, Sam
Broom, Of Oshkosh, 145 w. New
York ST., slipped and fell beneath
the moving train. Both hands were
ground to pulp beneath the wheels
and severe wounds We're received
about the head and face. The mans
body was also badly battered when
he was dragged a short distance by
the train
Torn and bleeding the injured man
was picked up by persons nearby
who had witnessed the accident,
and carried into the Commercial ho-
tel, where he was given medical as
sistance. Later he was transferred
to DR.. O'Connor's office where the
right hand, which was mangled into
an unsightly mass, was amputated
Part Of the left hand was also re-
moved but the attending surgeons,
Ross and O'Connor, managed to save
the thumb and first two fingers.
The injured man was sent to his
home at Oshkosh Wednesday even
ing. He is about 35 years old and