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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
SUBSTITUTE FOR
THE FERRIS BILL
BEFORE SENATE
Measure Recognizes Juris-
diction of Both State and
F e eral Governments
Over Power Sites.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The senate
public lands committee today reported
the water power bill, recognizing the
jurisdiction of both state and federal
governments over water power sites.
The senate postoffice committee rec
commended the depositing of postal
savings funds in federal reserve banks
Interstate business in connection
with water power grants. the report,
which is a substitute for the Ferris
bill recently passed by the house. de-
clares should be under the control of
the interstate commerce commission
and intra- state business under state
control. Fifty-year leases. or shorter
under certain conditions. are proposed.
The bill provides that SO per cent Of
all the revenues received from leases
shall be paid to the states in which
the plants may be located, and the re-
naming so per cent must be used by
the federal government for reclama
tion projects in arid states.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
HILLS PREDICTS
ROOSEVELT WILL
NOT Be CANDIDATE
Expects That Republicans
Will Nominate Man Salts
factory to All Elements of
the Party.

Chicago. Jan. 25.-Charles D. Hilles,
chairman of the Republican national
committee today discussed political
questions, including the possible can
didacy of Colonel Roosevelt for the
Republican presidential nomination,
He said: "All the information have Is
to the effect that Colonel Roosevelt is
not a candidate. He declined to per-
init his name on the primary ballots
in the only three states where it had
been suggested. To the National Pro-
gressive committee he recently Issued
II statement in which he made 1t plain
that any reasonably satisfactory man
would be accepted us the Republican
nominee. We take the statement on
its face value. l think we will be able
to nominate q man satisfactory to all
elements. Regarding Justice Hughes,
no one knows just what is his atti-
tude. In discussing the subject with a
friend in 1912 Justice Hughes said that
when he went on the supreme court
bench he renounced the world There
is no man BIZ enough to refuse the
presidency. in my opinion. If he should
be nominated without his consent,
have no idea what he would do"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
annual CONVENTION
OF HODOES IS OPENED

st. Louis, Jan. 25.-Pursuant TO the
call of James Eads How, the million
sire president" the members of the
International Brotherhood Welfare as
sociation (known as the hobos union)
are rounding up in this city for their
annual convention. The migratory
workers, as they prefer to call them
elves, plan to hold daily sessions
trough the greater part of the week.
Dme of the subjects which the con-
alton has listed for discussion are
shorter work day. right to free trans
rtation to and from Jobs: abolition
vagrancy laws, labor legislation on
ehalf of the hobo class, insurance
gainst unemployment. disability and
d age, equal industrial treatment for
9th sexes, and measures for the re-
lief of condition under which the cas-
ual, migratory and unemployed work.
ers now suffer.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
PRESIDENT WILL
DISCUSS MATTER
WITH FRANkNESS
Cabinet Considers the Com
ing Trip and Agrees Peo-
pie Should Know the Ex-
act Situation.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The cabinet,
discussing the preparedness speeches
the president will make on his COM
ing trip. agreed he should treat the
question with the greatest frankness
and tell the country that the United
States needs a large army and navy
because Of present troubled conditions
in the world. The president will speak
in New York Thursday night before
the Railroad Business association and
the Motion Picture Board OF Trade.
All his addresses on his middle west 7
ern trip will be delivered before pub
lie meetings, save one at st. Louis,
which will be at a breakfast by the
Business Mems league. Grinnell. Iowa,
citizens have been promised that when
the presidents train stops there he
will shake hands with as many as pos
sible and make a brief speech.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
GREAT NORTHERN WILL
SOON HAVE ITSTRACkS
OPEN IN CASCADES

Seattle, Jan. 25.-The Great Northern
the Cascades, blockaded since Saturday
by snow slides, would be opened at
noon. Four bodies are still unrecov-
cred from Saturdays wreck. The to-
tai snowfall for the winter at the east
portal of the Milwaukees tunnel has
been S36 inches and $50 inches is still
on the ground. At the west portal the
snowfall has been 20s inches and 151
inches is on the ground. More snow
is expected tonight.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
SPECIAL MESSAGE
ON TARIFF BOARD
FROM PRESIDENT
Hopes to Secure the Passage
of Bill Providing for Com
mission at the Present
Session.

Washington, Jan. 25.-President VIII
son today told Representative Kitchin.
chairman of the house ways and means
that he favors the creation
of tariff commission and will at
tempt to put bill through during the
present session of congress. He is ex-
pected to discuss the question in a
special message to congress. The plan
is said to be for a non partisan COM
mission for the gathering of facts for
congress. It was indicated the presi-
dent believed some changes in the
tariff schedules might be necessary
after the war.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
GERMAN SENTENCED TO
JAIL FOR ESPIONAGE

Paris. Jan. 25.-A Havas Berne
dispatch says the court has sentenced
a Berlin lawyer. Solomon, to 45 days
Imprisonment and fine OF 1000 francs
The court further ordered that he be
expelled from Switzerland for five
years and that he should pay the costs
of the trial. The charge against
Salomon was that he practiced espion-
age in Switzerland and that he forged
a passport describing him as an Amer
lean citizen.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
Lord Fisher rs Years Old.

London, Jan. 25.-That England's
famous sailor. Lord Fisher, still holds
in his retirement the love and respect
of the people was evidenced today by
the congratulations showered upon him
on the occasion of his seventy fifth
birthday. King George. Premier As
quith and many of the highest Off
GERS of the navy were among those
who remembered the anniversary with
messages Of greeting.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
.SULTAN'S YACHT
TORPEDOED BUT
IS STILL AFLOAT
Field Marshal Baron Won
der Goltz Appointed Com
mander-in Chief of Turk
ish Forces in Caucasus.

London, Jan. 25.-An Exchange
Telegraph company's Athens dispatch
says: The sultans yacht Erthogroal,
according to Constantinople reports
was torpedoed by French submarine
in the Bosphorus in December. The
yacht was seriously damaged but is
still afloat. The yacht is 206 feet long
and has armament OF eight three
Founders.
Field Marshal Baron Won der Goltz
has been appointed commander in
chief of the Turkish forces in the
Caucasus.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
To Try Alleged Looters.

Olympia. Wash. Jan. 25.-Trial of
the first of the so-called state accident
fund looting cases is scheduled to be-
gin In the superior court this week.
The defendants are John F. Gilles.
Frank w. Stone and E. w. Kearnes.
and they are to be tried in the order
named on a joint information charging
grand larceny.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
COLONEL HOUSE
NOW FNROUTE TO
GERMAN CAPITAL
Declares the European Press
Is Misstating the Object
of His Visit-No Peace
Mission.

Geneva, Jan. 25.-Colonel House,
President Wilson's personal represent
ative, arrived here today and departed
for Berlin. He was accompanied by
two secretaries of the American en-
bassy at Berlin, who come here to
meet him. Colonel House said the
European press was misstating his
visits object and he desired to affirm
that 1t was nowise connected with a
peace movement.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
CARRANzA HAS FEW
TROOPS At CANANEA

Washington. Jan. 25.-The reduc-
tion of the Carranza garrison at Ca
nanea to less than 100 men has
alarmed the state department. Repre-
sentations have been made at the
Mexican embassy calling attention to
Carranza's promise to maintain ade-
quate troops there.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
PRISONERS ESCAPE
FROM COUNTY farm

Little Rock, Jan 25.-Between is and
90 prisoners at the Pulaski county
farm escaped from their custodian
while repairing road. The men
rushed into the woods. Guards and
bloodhounds have been sent in pur-
suit
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
Coffin Will Case in Court.

Fort Dodge. Ia. Jan. 25.-The Cof-
fin will case, involving an estate OF
about 100000, came up In court here
today for trial. Mrs. Carey B. Rut-
ledge, daughter of Coffin. is contest
ing the will on the ground that her
father was not mentally responsible at
the time the will was made. The will
left more than half the estate to vari-
Gus colleges and philanthropies n
Iowa
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
When Mother Bakes

She knows that right results
cannot come unless she uses the
right materials.
The wrong baking powder, poor
flour, bad shortening, or a poor
stove, will spoil everything.
The good cook proves her ma
terials by experience.
But she must know what to
try and for that reason she likes
to keep posted.
She finds 1t pays her TO read
the advertising in n good news
paper like The Evening Capital
News.
1t tells her from time to time
of the new food products and
the stores that sell them.
In fact the advertising col
umns are an educational course
in domestic science.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION DEAD.

Chicago. Jan. 25.-W. B. Prescott.
former president of the International
Typographical Union, died here today
of apoplexy. He was born at Toronto,
Canada, in 1862.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
Texas suffrasists Plan Campaign.

San Antonio. Tex. Jan. 25.-The exc
cutive committee OF the Texas Woman
Suffrage association met here today to
discuss plans for a state wide cam
paign. Mrs. B. J. Cunningham of Gal
weston. president of the state organiza-
tion, is presiding over the meeting,
which will last several days.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
GERMAN Guns ARE
TURNED ON NANCY:
LITTLE DAMAGE
Aeroplanes Assist in the At
tack but Paris Reports
There Was No Serious
Injury Inflicted.

Paris, Jan. 25.-The city Of Nancy
was again bombarded today by long
range German guns. Aeroplanes also
dropped bombs. The damage was in
considerable. Two persons were
wounded by artillery. The aeroplane
attack was without result.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
Engage in Guerilla Warfare in the Tar
abosch Mountains but Are Harassed
by the Austrian Aeroplanes With
Machine Guns

Rome JAM 25-Actve guerilla warfare is being waged
by the Monenegrin troops their retreat southwark
particularly in the Tarabosch mountains west of Scutar
In advance of the Austrian troops who pursuing
number of Austrian aeropanes harassng the Monte
negrins. They flying low and using machine guns
against groups of the poorly equipped soldiers of General
Martinovitch
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
BRITISH LEAVE
THREE THOUSAND
DEAD ON FIELD

Berlin, Jan. rs. (By wire
less).-A Turkish official state
ment says: British going to
the relief Of troops surrounded
by the Turks at kut EI Amara
attacked the Turkish positions
near Menlari, Friday, but re-
pulsed after a six hours en-
gagement. The British left
5000 dead on the field.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25

quled gathering
Paris Jan. 25.-General Weyer today appointed
president of the central general staff of the Spanish
which created by royal decree Weyler governor
of Cuba before the Spanish American
Every by the Spanish government is being
watched closely by the allies in view of growing condi-
tons of unrest in Portugal Though officially discredited
the persists in London that Spain is building up
gal if she believes England has her hands full Such
would range King Alfonso beside the kaiser
enemy of the allies
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
Montenegrins Offer No Resistance.

Berlin, Jan 25.-(By wireless)-T Overseas News
Agency asserts again that the Montenegrns have laid
down their and offering resistance. The
agency says "Bern newspapers state that the main
body of Monenegrn troops have laid down their and
that the Danilovgrad Podgortza Scutar line is
firmly in Austro Hungarian hands, Neither King Mich
olas the Montenegrin government withdrew the
quest they made for peace and captuaton has actually
taken place Newspapers express the opinion that King
Nicholas went to France at the entente powers request
especially in Italy because of the impression made in these
countries by the surrender of Montenegro
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
First Line Trenches Penetrated but Later
the Germans Were Driven Back to
Their Own Positions Cathedral at
Nieuport Is Destroyed

Paris, JAN 25-( (Officia)-Last night there was con-
tnued artillery activity in the vicinity of Neupor Bel
GUM The results favored the French German troops at
they driven out after a spirited fight.
In the Artos district the Germans attacked the French
lines distance of 1900 yards. The preparatory
work consisted of the explosion of number of mnes fol
lowed by violent bombardment. The Germans were
driven back to their lines by French fire. They
cessfu however, in occupying cratcrs, but
PEELED from most of these latter.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
GERMAN OFFENSIVE AT NEWPORT
DOMINION Liner
NORSEMAN
IS SUNK

i. London, Jan. 25.-A i.
i. Liverpool message re- i.
i. ports that the Domin- i.
/. ion liner Norseman +
/. has been sunk. i.
/. j. /. /. i. /. /. /. i. i. i. i.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
Bombs Dropped on Dunkirk.

London, Jan -(Official)-Dunkrh reports that
two aeroplanes dropped bombs Dunkirk. A German
plane forced to the water by a British machine
northeast of Nieuport two hours later
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
King Nicholas Now in France.

Lyons, France, Jan. 25-King Nicholas of Monte
negro, accompanied by Grown Prince Daniel Princes
Peter and Militia and staff arrived from Italy today in
King Victor Emmanues private They received an
official welcome at the station
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
Aerial Raids on Serbian Towns.

Paris, Jan. 25-The Serbian towns of Monastir and
Gievgel again attacked today by aeroplane
squadron numbering 16 French machines. The Athens
Havas correspondent estimated that 100 persons
killed wounded at Gievgel All the aeropanes re-
turned safely In some cases they covered 100 miles,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-25
The Nieuport Cathedral Is DESTROYED.

Berlin, Jan 25.-( Of1ciaD-The cathedral at Nieu
port has been destroyed by German artillery 1t offered
excellent observation post.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
RINK NICKEL DANCE

Dancing Saturday night 9:so to 12:so ~ slx-Pleeo orchestra. 5-2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
truA.l OiiIcer and oLher mat.

of a truaat officer and other mat ters.
 The matter of double decking Will .loughby Avenue beyond the city linn. It's was referred to the street com mittee with power to act.
 The matter of a sewer on Will loughby Avenue from the power house to the Pacific Coast Dock was discussed. It is proposed to utilize the waste water at the power house to keep the sewer flushed. It was referred to the street committee for investigation.
 The Arctic Brotherhood reported that band was being formed and asked permission to use the instru- ments now in the custody of the city. The matter was referred to spec ial committee consisting of Council men McKanna and Raymond for ac- tlon. It was the sense of the meet ing that the permission be granted on condition that the A. B.s clean and repair all instruments and re- turn them to the city in good shape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
S22.OOO
Total

RAA4 -@-faNN
 The matter of accident insurance for the protection of the twenty-seven city firemen while on duty was laid over until the next meeting. R. H. Shepard was present and stated that 1t would cost the city S270 for the members of the fire department which would allow $2OOO in case of death and S1O per week in case Of disa- bility while on duty at fire or going 10 and from one.
 M. S. Sutton was granted permits sion to utilize the end of East Sew enth Street
 c. E. Cartwright was allowed to place a small news stand over the gutter in front Of his place of bust ness.
 The committee repaorted that pro- gress was being made in the matter of the appointment of a building and wiring inspector and results were expected within a short time
 The committee reported progress on the petition of the Juneau Wo- mems Club regarding the appointment
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
MOOSE, ATTENTION.

All members of Juneau Lodge No. -nn !. O. O. M. and soiourning Bro.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
SCHOOL HOUSE PLANS
 ARE BEING SHOWN

The first draft of the plans for the proposed new school house for Ju- neau were exhibited to the Council. men last night by Claude Ericson, chairman of the school committeee.
 As the plans have been drawn they call for the erection of building of reinforced concrete. two stories, and basement, 15O by 12O feet in size and to cost approximately ESQ., GOO. The building. if the present plans are adopted will be hand some structure with plenty of win dows and containing 24 rooms, which will care for all the grades and high school for some years to come.
 Plans are being worked out by the council to raise the necessary money to complete the building, although they may only be able to erect part of it this summer
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
PRINCE JOHN BRINGS
 JUNEAU PASSENGERS

The steamer Prince John arrived from the south this morning at 7:SO o'clock with passengers for Juneau and with a good list on board bound for Skagway. The Juneau arrivals were: Mrs. Sarah Blackwell. W. R. Lindsay, John D. McAuley c. T. Bor- ley Y. A. Nolstrom. E. R. Harrison, Dale Cunningham. Roy B. WerS, B. B. Niedlng, B. L. Joslin, J. V. Tyni' George F. Forrest. Fl. c. Mccoll and Mrs. B. L. Joslin ,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
PRINCE OF WALES STILL
 UNABLE TO MAKE slTKA

The mail boat Prince of Wales is still laid up and unable 10 make the trip to Sitka. Shortly before May 1st the boat broke blade from her wheel. She was put on the beach and a wheel borrowed from the Al ma, but tho smaller engine of the Prince of Wales was unable to turn 1t fast enough. A new wheel has been cabled for and the craft will be laid up until 1t arrives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
ERANK NEIrzEL WANTE0.

Mrs. Augusta H. vollbrecht, od- dress Box 2O1S, Portland, Oregon. re- quests information from her brother, Frank Fl. Neltzel, aged S2 years, who was supposed to have landed in Ju- neau from San Francisco in the spring of 1906.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
CITY COUNCIL
 ACC0MP PLISHES
 MUCH BUSINESS

The City Council voted last night to aliF the Juneau School Board the sum Of S2S,OOO for school expenses for the coming year.
 The current bills were ordered paid and the finance committee was em- powered to make arrangements to obtain the necessary money Go cover expenses of the city until such a time as the tax and license money lis collectable.
 The Fire Department was authoriz- cd to purchase 1000 feet Of fire hose and other material asked for In the annual report This was also to in- clude several small hose carriers to keep the hose from the streets when being used In washing them down.
 It was voted to allow the expenses of on election on the admittance of the tide flat section and the petition will now be presented to the Dis trict Court
 The street committee was author ized to employ a competent man to make an inspection of the Pacific Coast Dock. as it has been reported to the counsil as being unsafe.
 The street committee was author lzed to purchase a small runabout auto truck for the use of the street and police departments and to be used as an adiunc. to the fire de- partment in case of fire
 The council voted to adopt a requi- sition system on all purchases and not to allow any bills not occompan- led by Q requisition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06
CARD AWARDS MADE.

The card awards at the Parochial school party last night were won by Mrs. Dull and George Dull. The crowd was a large one and consid- erable money was realized for the school.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06

thers are requested to attend Me morial services at Moose Hall, ct 1:S0 D no. Sunday afternoon. Mas 7th.
 THE COMMITTEE
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06

When you want something - any. thing-ln Printing that Is really fine. lot The Empire do the work for you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06

All members were present last night. The first matter to be brought to their attention was a communica- tion from McMillan Brothers asking that a pole In front of their store on lower Front Street be moved. This pole carries four transformers, @ police telephone and a fire alarm box and obstructs their doorway It was brought to the attention of the council that the building extends into the street several feet. The matter was referred to the street committee.
 A petition from the Union Iron Works for the privilege of installing gasoline tank under the sidewalk with pump on top was granted It carried the approval Of the fire committee, the fire chief and the chief of police
 A communication from Juneau Lodge B. P. O. p. was read which stated that body had voted S1OO a year towards defrayIng the exDens- es of a caretaker for Evergreen Gem etery. in case the other lodges and bodies take similar action.
 A petition signed by the property owners on 9th street, between Gold and Main Street, was read asking for the improvement Of that street by grading and lowering the walk to the street level This was referred to the street committee.
 A petition from the residents of Casey-Shattuck Addition, signed by ss property owners, was referred to the street committee. It asked for the grading of A street from 9th to 12th streets.
 A petition from the property own' CTS of the lower end of Court House hnl asking for the improvement of Dixon Street from Third 10 West and First and also West First from Dix on to Main was read and referred to the street committee.
 The question of sidewalks from the Beck Apartments to the Gold Creek Bridge. and along 10th Street was brought to the attention of the council and referred to the street committee
 The auditors reported that the books of the city clerk, city treas. urer. city wharfinger and treasurer of the school board were all correct. The report was accepted and filed.
 The bond of the city treasurer. in the amount of S2O,0Oo. was accepted and filed with the city clerk
 The current bills were read and ordered paid after the approval of the finance committee. Among them were:
 Juneau Hardware Company. SSo.S0.
 Worthen Mills. S65S70.
 J. IT, Montgomery S24.S5.
 Olts & Gilpatrick. S39.30.
 st. Ann's Hospital. s24O.OO
 Juneau Fire Department $74.50. ! J. S. Morgan, s5955.
 Gamewell Fire Alarm System. $255
 Auditors of city books, S140.0o
 The balance in the city treasury was reported to be s12616O. with the current bills amounting to s1S65.S7 The finance committee was author ized to secure the money to take up the accounts.
 The budget of the school board was presented and approved. amounting to S22,OOO. consisting of the follow
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-06

ALICE NJ. JoKDIsoN. teacher of mandolin. guitar and banjo. Studio s and c. Garside Building. tf.