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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
DEEP RESENTMENT
FELT IN NEW YORK

New York, Jan. 29.-Wall street
believes President Wilson had it in
mind, to some extent at least, when he
nominated Louis ID. Brandeis, to the
supreme court.
Though no one cared to be quot
ed, il was evident that there was a
deep resentment in some quarters to-
day. New York papers We're hopeless
ly divided in their editorial comment
on the selection of Brandeis as sue
cessor of the late Justice Lamar.
Active railroad men preferred not to
comment.
Charles s. Mellen, former president
of the New Haven railroad, against
which Brandeis was particularly active,
today saw no objection to the elevation
of the Boston attorney to the supreme
bench.
From his home at Stockbridge Mass,
Mcllen said:
81 consider Brandeis' appointment
a most excellent one. He was always
on the opposite side from me. but my
personal relations with him have been
most cordial. Even If he has been a
radical before his appointment, he is
sure to become conservative after
he is sworn into office"
Oscar S. Strauss, former ambassa-
dor to Turkey, declared the appoint
ment Admirable in every respect,
saying Brandeis is confident of la
Dor no less than capital"
Comment of the New York morning
papers follow:
World (Democratic) 1t is not TO
be denied that MIR. Brandeis is a radi-
cal. and 1t is because he is a radical
of unusual ability and character that
the elevation to the bench will be re-
garded by most people with emphatic
approval. He will carry into supreme
court counsels predictions that are
none the less desirable because I'M
common
Sun independently: Perhaps Mr.
Wilson, in accordance with his some
times singular methods of reaching q
given result, had no other purpose thar
to test the senate's vigilance and firm
ness in the exercise of its duty to pro-
tect the bench of the supreme cour
from such utterly and even ridiculous.
ly unfit appointments as this.
Tribune (Republican) Maybe Mr.
Brandeis has commended himself II
Mr.. Wilson by showing that he, too
can change his mind. The country
hopes SO. 1t would be a misfortune Il
he carried to the supreme bench tn,
narrow, mistaken attitude toward tn,
vital industry of transportation which
he took when he was serving as adviser
TO the Interstate commerce commits
sion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
DETECTIVES ARE BUSY
IN The CILLIES CASE

Seattle, Jan. 29.-Acting under the
direction of Governor Lister, private
detectives are running down rumors
that benefciaries under the industrial
insurance act have been buncoed out
of large sums of fees for settlement
of legitimate claims; that others have
connived with outside agents for the
re- opening and raising of the claims
and that large number of small sus-
spended claims were closed up and COL
lected for a graft ring which had ac-
cess to the industrial insurance COM
missions records.
Two days ago Governor Lister went
over the suspended claim list with
Frank w. stone, who has confessed
that he worked with claim agent John
f. Gillies. in looting the industrial in
surance fund through this small, or
white money" form of graft, Today
detectives working under direction of
the governor believed they had ac-
cumulated evidence enough to indicate
that in several instances legitimate
claimants had been buncoed out of q
part of their money by persons pre-
tending to represent the industrial in
surance commission and who insisted
that a percentage of the money had to
be turned back t. defray expenses.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
COL. HAMER WILL
Be POSTMASTER
Former Congressman Will
Preside at the Lincoln
Day Banquet.

Colonel Thomas r. Hamer of st.
Anthony, former representative of Ida
no in the lower house of congress, who
since has retired from politics, will be
the POSTMASTER of the Lincoln day
banquet to be given Saturday evening,
Feb. IL, at the Owyhee hotel. This
announcement was made last night. 1t
was also announced that there would
be six other speakers one of whom
will be James E. Babb of Lewiston,
who will deliver the Lincoln grafton.
1t is planned, as stated before to turn
the program into a grdiron affair in
sofar as Is possible; to open the ban
quet at ~ 80 and close it at midnight
thus getting an early start and pre-
venting the small morning hour af-
fairs of the past. Representative Re-
publicans from all parts of the state
will be in attendance.
The banquet win call for $3.50 a
seat and it is planned to accommodate
close to 200 people. Each holder of a
ticket will receive a bronze souvenir
containing an excellent likeness of
President Lincoln, and valuable as a
memento of the occasion. Tickets can
be secured at the Owyhee hotel from
ID. A. Dunning, S. l.. Hodgin in his
office, SOB Idaho building, l.. s. Knox
in his office, els Idaho building, S. E.
Blaine in his office, 521 Idaho building
The Lincoln banquet held annually
in this city is looked upon as the winter
| political event in the off years Of the
Republican party for Republicans from
all parts Of the state who are promi-
nent in the partys affairs gather here
to discuss the political situation
Many counties in the state plan tc
have Lincoln day banquets at the
same time and messages will be ex-
changed by those In charge with the
directors of the banquet organization
in this city. The addresses at the
coming banquet will be limited in time
and it is the plan of the committees tc
inject as mach real fun into the pro-
gram as possible.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
.FAVORS STRONGER
NATIONAL Guard
Commercial Club Adopts
Resolutions Endorsing
Stronger Defenses.

The Boise Commercial club has gone
on record as favoring the policy for
preparedness now being brought be-
fore the people of this county by Pres
ident Wilson. The members of the
club after some lengthy discussion of
the issue, came to the decision that
the issue was not political one, but
rather an issue in which the people Of
this country for it's own benefit should
favor. The resolutions passed by the
club are as follows:
Whereas, at this time there is a
question which occurs with force to
the citizens of the United States in
regard to the military unpreparedness
of this nation, therefore,
BE 1t resolved by the Commercial
club of the city of Boise, state of Idaho,
that it does hereby place itself on rec
ord as strongly favoring legislation by
the congress of the United States,
which will insure the following:
'F'irst-The organization of our mil
itary establishment along tactical
lines.
"Second-An increase in the regular
army that will insure proper prepared
ness of our natio-. in keeping with our
form of government.
"Third-An efficient and larger navy
'Fourth-The enlargement and bet
ter organization of the National
Guard further, that it be made the
basis of the organization of a citizen
army; further. that it be made avail
able for federal service, being placed
under federal control and federal pay;
further, that the federal government
shall have the power to organize and
maintain a national guard in any and
all states, territories and districts that
form a part of the United States.
BE 1t further resolved that copies
of these resolutions be sent the presi-
dent of the United States, the secre-
tary of war, the chairman on military
affairs of the senate and house of rep
resentatives of the United States. and
to the senators and representatives Of
this state in congress, and that thC
latter be especially urged to use theil
best endeavors to accomplish these re-
suits"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
SENATE WILL Be SLOW

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fuse to take any action and that a
parliamentary fight to discharge the
committee may be necessary. No ap-
pointment can be permanently smoth-
cred. If the committee refuses to re-
port one of Brandeis friends will move
to take the matter out of the commit
tees hands. If he is ruled out of or
der, he will appeal from the chairs
decision and this will furnish the test
of Brandeis strength. Senator Lodge,
who has been kept from the chamber
by illness, returned to the capitol to-
day although still somewhat weak and
began series of consultations with
Republican and Democratic senators
May Change Their Minds.
If the point of personal objection
ableness is raised it will either be by
Lodge or Senator Weeks, Brandeis
being from their state. In announcing
that a committee will be appointed
this afternoon Senator Overman said
that if the whole committee We're to
vote on Brandeis now he would be re-
jected but that hearing might change
the minds of members,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
RECORD CROWD At
THE CITY MARKET
More Than 1900 Persons
Patronize Farmers-The
Prices Are Low.

For the first time since the farmers
public market was established here in
Boise record was yesterday kept of
the number of patrons coming to the
market quarters in the Empire build
ing, the count at the door showing
over $500 persons. Among the great
variety of farm products meat was
again the leader in amount of sales,
over two tons of beef, pork and NUT
ton being sold, besides couple hun
dred chickens and ducks. Guaranteed
fresh eggs were again in demand far
in excess of the supply, one farmer,
for instance. who brought in 3S dozen
being sold out within an hour and 20
minutes.
1--WE have knocked the high cost Of
living into a cooked hat" said Di-
rector Scholtz of the state farm mar
kets department when seen at the
market yesterday. Continuing, Mr..
Scholtz said: The consumers here
in the capital city show by their re-
markable patronage that they are ap-
preciating what the farmers market
has done for them in bringing prices
on meat vegetables and other prod
ucts down to a fair basis The farm
ers are enjoying better prices for their
products than they have been able to
get in the past, while the consumers
are equally benefitting through reduced
buying prices; and the benefit has not
come only to those consumers who
have Loyalty stood by the market, but
all consumers in the city are now
able to buy the things the public mar
ket affords cheaper everywhere in the
city. Prices are now down where they
should have been before the market
forced them down. And the best thing
of 1t all Is that some of the small
tract farmers here in the Boise valley
who were on the verge of poverty be-
fore the market started, for want of
a living price for their produce, are
now getting on their feet financially
The encouragement and pessimism OF
the past is being changed into OPP
timism Settlers who a few months
ago would have gotten out of the val
| ley on the first opportunity are now
becoming boosters. And the mer-
chants of Boise should realize, as
| think most of them do that this money
! being taken in by the farmers is GO
ing right back into circulation in the
| hardware, clothing, furniture and
other stores of the community, instead
of to China and Detroit, where mos
of the profits on the farm product:
have gone In the past"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
ASSESSMENTS MADE
AGAINST bitches ARE
HELD TO Be INVALID
Capital News Special service)


New Plymouth, Jan. ga decision
was rendered this week by Judge
Bryan at Caldwell that is of vital in
terest and Importance to all the own
ers of land under the Farmers ditch
and the Noble ditch, the two princi-
pal irrigation canals that furnish
water for the famous Payette bench
lands Judge Bryans decision in eff
feet nullif1es in toto the assessment of
$4,000 against the Farmers ditch and
$4,000 against the Noble ditch, these
assessments having been made by the
officers of the drainage district or
ganized at Falk's some time ago. The
drainage district officials levied these
two large assessments on the theory
that these two irrigation canals were
responsible to some degree for the
water logged lands comprised In the
drainage district which is situated be-
tween a point east of New Plymouth
and west of Emmett.
The people here were greatly pleased
when word was received from Judge J.
H. Richards, attorney for the two ir-
rigation canals, to the effect that
Judge Bryans decision was in favor
of the contention of the land owners
under the two canal systems.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
CREEK GIRL COMES TO
MARRY AN IDAHO MAN

Miss Vaselety N. Thiganon, a pretty
Greek maiden of IS years, who braved
the perils of ocean travel to come to
Boise to be married to James Boris a
prominent sheep man up the Boise
river, has arrived here after a strenu-
Gus journey and after being detained
for some time by the federal authori-
ties on Ellis Island. The Greeks are
already celebrating the arrival of the
bride-to-be and looking forward to
the big Greek wedding to be performed
here this week by a Greek priest of
Salt Lake, who is to come to Boise for
the express purpose of uniting the
couple.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
HONOR MEMORY Of
LATE PRESIDENT
Mckinley Day Is Appropri-
ately Observed at the
Soldiers Home.
The seventy third anniversary or the

The seventy third anniversary or the
birth OF William Mckinley was appro-
priately observed last night at the
Soldiers Home when a patriotic pro-
gram was given under the auspices of
the Ladies of the Grand Army of the
Republic. Members of the G. A, r.
and all old soldiers, the w. r. c., Sons
of Veterans, Spanish American war
veterans, Sons and Daughters of the
American revolution and former Ohio
ans were in attendance. The. program
was given in the general assembly hall
at the home which was beautifully
decorated for the occasion with ma
tional emblems and flowers. A strik-
ing picture of President Mckinley was
artistically decorated with flags on
one side OF the room. The MANAGEMENT
of the home presented all visitors with
carnations
Governor Alexander and Secretary
of State Barker were the principal
speakers. The governor discussed and
Endorsed the policies of President Nc
kinley for peace while he was presi-
| dent, as followed by him in the Philip
pines and Cuba He also declared that
President McKinley's money policy
| WAS one WHICH could not out nelp eX-
cite commentator. Secretary of
State Barker confined his remarks to a
carefully prepared eulogy OF President
Mckinley to whom he paid the trib-
ute of being one of the best and wisest
presidents the nation has ever seen.
The musical program rendered under
the direction of Mrs. Clara Gish Work
was highly complimented. Not only
were the various numbers well given
but the program was confined largely
to patriotic numbers. 1t was thor
oughly enjoyed.
Major Woodson Jeffreys and L. ].
Acl1er, Spanish war veterans, both
gave short talks In which they, too,
also paid tribute to the memory of the
departed president.
The entire evening was enjoyed by
those present and many gratifyine
compliments were rendered to those
who had the program in charge.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
SITUATION AGAIN
CONSIDERED GRAVE

Washington, Jan. 2s-The coming
week is fraught with grave possibilities
in the German American controversy
over the sinking of the Lusitania, ac-
eording to direct intimation from the
state department. AS defined by an
official who has been one of the presi-
dents chief advisers in all exchanges
between the United States and Ger
many. the situation tonight was de-
scrihed as grave but not critical" Tho
gravity of the situation hinges, 1t Is
said, on whether the German foreign
office can be made to realize the Unit
ed States means business and has all
along meant business In demanding
German acquiescence in all points of
law and humanity involved In the sub
marine attacks.
Inability to force realization OF this
upon German off1cialdom, high officials
believe. is the crux of the whole situa-
ton. 1t was admitted the imperial gov
eminent had shown tendency to stub
bornness in refusing to accede in full to
Americas demands, after nearly a year
of exchanges of formal notes and In
formal conversations.
Germans in Washington today sug-
gested that Colonel f. NJ. House, the
presidents confidential agent abroad,
may be able to bring about the desired
understanding by the foreign office of
/ the United States theory of legitimate
! submarine warfare and the necessity,
/ from an American viewpoint, that Ger
many disavow the Lusitania sinking
However. no Washington official would
comment in any way on Colonel
Houses mission in Berlin. The Ger
man source of the belief that he may
succeed where written exchanges have
failed. admitted the feeling was based
on no information as to his purpose in
visiting Berlin or his activities there
There was much speculation among
officials today as to just what President
Wilson referred today in speech at
getting more and more difficult to
handle.
IF all could read the dispatches
read every hour they would know how
difficult it has been for me to maintain
peace. Now conditions have arisen for
which the country must prepare itself"
he added
Speculation was particularly directed
as to the hourly dispatches" Accord =
ing to state department officials no
cable messages have been received
from Ambassadors Gerard at Berlin or
Penfield at Vienna, for several DAYS.
Colonel House. however, frequently has
reported to the president through the
: state department since he arrived in
Germany.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30

Continued from First Page.)
that Germany realizes the near ap-
proach to diplomatic break over the
Lusitania. Officials are hopeful. how
ever, that breaking off of relations
will be averted.
Colonel House, the United Press
learned, will report to President Viii
son that Germany is most earnest in
her desire for continuation of friend
ly relations with the United States
He has been informed that German Of
ficials desire to clear up not only the
Lusitania question but all other inter-
national controversies not yet settled
During his stay here Colonel House re-
ceived Geographic reports on condi-
lions at Vienna and Constantinople
from Ambassadors Penfield and Nor
genthau.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
WAUkFE MAY
BUILD LINE into
COEUR D'ALENES

Spokane jan 29-Persistent rumors
to which color is given by the purchase
of considerable tract of land in Occur
d Alene City by the Milwaukee are to
the effect that that road will build "a
branch line into the Occur d Alene
mining country. the heavy tonnage Of
which has always been handled ex-
clusively by the Northern Pacific.
The success of the electrification of
these Milwaukee through the noun
tains of Montana and the east with
which heavy grades are made by means
of the electrical equipment are given as
reasons for the prospective plan of the
railway to enter the Occur d. Alene,
where the grades are of necessity
heavy
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
ALLEGED fMDfzzLER
TAKEN into CUSTODY

Chicago Jan. 29.-Charles Hoskins.
auditor of the First National bank of
Globe, Ariz.. alleged embezzler of $780,
600 of the banks funds. was arrested
here tonight as he called for his mail
at the Great Northern hotel He had
been staying at cheap lodging house
here for some days under an assumed
name, but had directed that letters be
sent him at the Great Northern.
Hoskins. police said, confessed to
the embezzlement when arrested and
declared $4,000 of the money was
safely planted His wife, he said, is
now at Pasadena. Cal. Hoskins said
his father, Charles Hoskins Sir, is a
millionaire and a manufacturer in
New York City.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
ditch COMPANY HOLDS
ITS annual MEETING
Capital News Special service3

Middleton, Jan. 29.-The annual
meeting of the Middleton Mill Ditch
company was held here Saturday
afternoon in the l. o. o. f. building.
The following board of directors was
elected for the ensuing year: S. f.
CLANCY, Peter Meth, S. S. Foote, ]. r.
Hartley and f. A. Wannke. The Off :
GERS are S. S. Foote, president; Peter
Meth. secretary: S. IF. CLANCY. treas
ureh
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
British Officer a Suicide.

London, Jan. 29.-Brigadier General
Sir Rolla CRIMSON. So. equerry In
waiting to King George and former
military secretary to the king, COM
mitted suicide today by hanging him
self to bed post in his home at Mimi
sing. His body was found tonight.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
MRS. MOHR CHEERFUL:
EXPECTS ACQU|TTAL

Providence, r. l., Jan. 29.-"I am
cheerful and hopeful" was the state
ment of Mrs. Elizabeth r. Mohr when
she conferred with Arthur Cushing. her
counsel tonight, on next weeks plans
in the fight to save her from. life i'm
prisonment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-30
CLUB WOMEN OF
THE COUNTY MEET
Topics of Interest Discussed
at Session of the Bur
bank Federation.

The regular quarterly meeting of the
Burbank Federation of Women's or
CARNATIONS of Ada county was held
yesterday at the Columbian club hall,
Mrs. H. B, lllingsworth, president in
the chair. The meeting opened at IL
o'clock with about 80 women present.
w. G. Scholtz, director of farm mar
kets gave an interesting exposition of
the accomplishments of the local farm
markets established under his super
VISION particularly in equalizing the
prices charged by the local dealers.
Mrs Meta Floed. the city probation
officer, spoke with her usual directness
Of Dangers That Beset Children on the
Way to and From School"
A general discussion followed. The
theme developed was that the primary
| responsibility for the protection of the
child was not with the teacher but with
the parents by inspiring it's confidence
in home protection.
Miss Helen Louise Fits gave a brief
account of the proposed entertainment
by the Y. w. c. A. of the different clubs
during the month of February
Luncheon was served at 49,: 80 O'Clock
the federation was entertained by
Work and by Mrs. j. W. Mills, both ex-
cellently given.
After luncheon two vocal selections
| by the Lyric trio were beautifully sung
The trio was accompanied by Miss
Fairbanks. Mrs, Allen Pride, pas
president of the federation. dwelt OIL
the subject. What Our Federation
Stands For Mrs. w. S. Chip spok'
of The Evils of Cigarette Smoking.
| Mrs. Fred Rosene entertained the fed
GRAFTON with a group of songs pleasing
ly sung
Reports From Clubs.
Reports from the individual club
were given, the speakers outlining TIN
objects of each club and it's accomplish
ment. The Federation then listened t.
a delightful piano number by Mis-
Watts and a reading by Mrs. Joe Kin
caid of Star which was most enjoy
able. Mrs. w. f. Gracey of the Gold
en- Rod club read a paper on "Civl
Improvement" The subject develope
was. The Beautifying of County Road
by Cutting the Weeds and Planting
ton of the Federation to the fact tina
shade trees could be obtained from tn
forestry department OF the universit
for a penny apiece, such az maple, 10
Gust and other varieties. Mrs. c.
Holt OF the Meridian Mothers circl
continued the talk on civic improve
ment along the same lines as laid dow,
in Mrs. Gracey's paper.
Mrs K. I. Perky addressed the Fed
GRAFTON at some length on The Substi
; tute for the Saloons" In her earnes
and forceful manner, advocating tn
establishment of public reading an
rest rooms; but said the best substitut
was the opening of our own homes
! the homeless.
Mrs. Laster of Eagle spoke of TIL
Eagle reading and rest room for me
and boys which she said was helpin
the community in quite a degree.
gave the farmer a place to go.
Mrs. L. A. Carver, president of tn
: City Mothers congress, read a papt
l on Child Welfare"
Mrs. f. d. Nichols was heard in
rather informal talk on Humane Edu
L cation"
During the afternoon fully 215 ladit
: were present. Many came from til
} country, and every one seemed enthus
iastie and interested.
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