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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16
STATE Survey
SHOWSSER|OUS'
COAL SHORTAGE.
Tie-up on Railroads for One
Week and Two Thirds of
People in Idaho Would Be
Out of Fuel.
F. R. Gooding, Federal Ad-
ministrator, Holds Confer
ence at Salt Lake With
Commission Expert and
Promises More Shipments
Capital News Special service.)

Capital News Special service.)
Gooding, Dec. 15.--"If there was a
tie-u of the railroads for one week,
two-thirds of the people Of Idaho
would be without coal and there would
be intense suffering"
This statement was made tonight by
c. E. Elmer. secretary to Frank r.
Gooding, state fuel administrator,
who bases his statement upon reports
received from the coal survey now
being made throughout Idaho. Re
turns from numerous communities In
southern Idaho are already in the
hands of Mr.. Elmer. He cites as an
instance of the coal shortage, Merid-
ian, where there were reported III
coal consumers. OF this number II
had no coal and 4S less than one-half
ton. Another town cited Is American
Falls with 259 coal consumers, rs OF
whom had no coal and between so and
Is had from 900 to 500 pounds. A re-
port from Hagerman valley, received
Saturday, showed 144 families. 81 of
whom had no coal, 20 had less than a
half ton and 50 had even less.
CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATE.
Mr.. Elmer pointed out that these
were but few instances of the con-
ditions reported from many towns In
the state and declares that his esti-
mate that two thirds of the families in
Idaho would be without coal. should
there be a tie-up on the railroads for
seven days, is conservative one.
Since Oct. !, he states, Idaho has re-
ceived just about half the coal it has
consumed from day to day. which esti-
mate is compiled from data in hand
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

grade, 1t burns fairly well and the sup
ply is sufficient for points In north
Idaho, Washington and eastern Ore
gon II these mines are mt once re-
opened, considerable coal now shipped
to those sections can be diverted to
Idaho points where most needed.
Mr.. Elmer states that Senator Borah
is giving aid in the Idaho coal situa-
ton from the Washington end and that
his efforts are aiding to solve the SER
ious problem.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

We have a small store but do a large
piano business, Frank r Popma, sos
Bannock ST. Adv-D23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

From one end of our
store to the other you
will find Natures finest,
choicest, food gifts for
the Holiday Table.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16
From the
Cradle to the
Grave we
Associate
Christmas
with feasting
The very thought Of
Christmas brings with
it visions of

Boiled Custard, Mince
Pies, Celery, Turkey,
Oysters, Nuts, Raisins,
Plum Pudding, Olives,
Pickles, Savory Dress
ing, Candies, Cranber-
ries, Salads. Tropical
and Hothouse Vege-
tables and Fancy Fruits.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

THE ONE CHRISTMAS when the
dollar must be spent so that it will
do some permanent good.
THE ONE CHRISTMAS when we must give
something in Furniture because Furniture is
the most appropriate Gift for the home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
SOUTHERN REORGAN|zES;
CHANGES ANNOUNCED
For Administrative Purposes. System
L. Divided Into Lines East"
and Lines West"
VICE j. NJ. CUIP
RETIRES. OWING: TO ILL HEALTH
f.. III. Coapman Becomes Vice-prcsi-
dent In Charge of Operation Of All
Iincs-Scveral Faithful Officials
Arc Promoted by the Change.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,)
Atlanta. Ga Jan. 1.-THE lines of
the Southern RAILWAY Company. the
Pacific Railway Company, the Ala
bama Great Southern Railroad Com
pany. the New Orleans and North
eastern Railroad Company and the
Northern Ala ALBANIA Railway Company
will hereafter be grouped for the pur-
pose of administration as Lines
East" and Lines West of the South
ern Railway system No consolida-
ton is planned. but the corporate
identity of all lines affected will he
preserved as heretofore. according to
a statement issued today by President
Fairfax Harrison.
The Lines East will be made up
of those portions of the system east
and north of the old f. T. V. & G..
line from Chattanooga to Brunswick.
The Lines West will be made up
of the other lines of Southern Rail-
way Company. and including the G..
n. o. & T. r. Railway. the A. G. s.
Railroad. and NJ Q. & n. f. Railroad,
and the Northern Alabama Railway
BY reason of the state of his health,
Mr.. J. NJ. Culp for many years vice
president OF the Southern Railway,
his own request. has been retired from
active duty and will hereafter serve In
advisory capacity. The administra-
ton of the traffic department will be
under Mr. r. c. Powell. vice-presi-
den. at Cincinnati, and Mr.. Lincoln
Green, formerly freight traffic man.
ager of the So uthern Railway. who is
promoted to be vice-president. with
headquarters at Washington.
Mr. f. II. Coapman. formerly vice.
president and general manager Of the
Southern Railway, is promoted to be
e-president In charge Of operation
OF all lines. Mr.. G.. r. Loyal. former
ly general superintendent OF the mid
die district of the Southern Railway
Is promoted to be assistant vice-presi-
dent. with Jurisdiction on all lines
under Mr.. Coapman.
Mr. w. N. Foreacre. formerly gen.
eral superintendent of the eastern
district Of the Southern Railway. Is
promoted to be general manager Of
the Lines East" with headq uarters
at Charlotte. N. C.
Mr.. Horace Baker formerly gen.
eral manager Of the c. N. 0. 4 T. p.
Railway and tho A. q. s. Railroad. IN
promoted to be general manager Of
tina Lamar Weat..a with hAadQuarte1a
- E5uGI0D1&1s sss iisqgass; q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
RETURNING TROOPS ARE
GIVEN WARM WELCOMES
BY THEIR HOME CITIES
Para les In Which Thousands Particf-
pate Are Held in Every Town
In Honor of Soldiers.
BANQUETS AND RECEPTIONS
WILL BE GIVEN LATER
Enthusiasm Shown by Great Crowds
While American Flags and Bunting
in PROPULSION Wave Welcome on
Every Hand.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Lynchburg, Va. Jan. l1.-Lynch-
burg gave her soldier boys "A regal
greeting this afternoon at the Union
Station when Companies f and l., Of
the First Virginia Regiment, together
with local regimental and battalion
officers, reached home. the majority
of them having been away since June.
The train stopped at the station at
1;07 o'clock and the mass of people
al the station and it's vicinity and on
the streets was doubtless the largest
turnout of Lynchburg people in the
history Of the city.
Just as the last whistle on the
airhrakes on the train told the wait
ing crowd that the Home Guard and
the Musketeers were home, the mu-
nicipal band struck up a medley of
patriotic airs. the first of which was
Dixie. Then the great concourse
surged TO the side OF the train.
Headed by the mounted police. in
charge OF Chief of Police John NJ.
Seay. and with the municipal band
following, Companies + and l. start
ed in the direction of Clay Street Ar
mory as soon AS the boys were able
to assemble in marching order.
Bunting in Profusion.
The line of march, from Ninth TO
Main. to Fifth Street up to clay
Street. and down Clay to the armory,
was decorated with a profuslon or
American flags and bunting. The
crowd along the way cheered Justify
at times. and when the companies
approached THE armory they expert
enced some little difficulty on account
of the presence in the street OF an
other huge throng.
Inside the armory the two com
panies lined up in regular drill Tor
nation to await further orders from
Lieutenant Colonel Craighill Before
they broke ranks and hurried to their
respective quarters. the men heard
Colonel Craighill and Captain Muir
reil Alexander compliment them on
their splendid behavior while away.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
House Authorizes Rules Com
mittee to Equip Itself to Pro-
duce Results
PROMINENT WITNESSES i
ON WAY TO CAPITAL
Men In Charge of Investigation
Now Considering N a m e s
From Which to Select Attor-
ney to Assist In Situation

Washington. Jan. l7.--The leak
investigation will proceed in deadly
seriousness. the House of Representa-
lives determined today, by an over
whelming vote. The House author
lied the Rules Committee to spare
neither time nor expense to make the
investigation thorough. searching and
conclusive
resolution offered by Representa-
tive Pou. of North Carolina, author
izng the Rules Committee to sit for
thirty days, to employ special coun-
sci and all necessary expert account
ants passed the House without a RON
call
Tonight the selection of the special
counsellor was considered 10y the ma
Jority and minority memhe of the
comm ittee.
With an expert In charge, the in
vestigation will be resumed and con-
tinued until the high officials of gov
eminent and the numerous Subordi-
mates and outsiders alleged to have
been implicated in the transmission
of confidential information to Wall
Street spectators shah have been
proved guilty or exonerated.
All Remain in Reach.
Meanwhile all of the array of dis
tinguished witnesses have been in
structed by the sergeant-at-arms OF
the House to remain in Washington
and he ready at hand to appear on
instant call to give testimony Thorn
as W. Lawson was forbidden to leave
the Jurisdiction. Mrs Ruth Thomas
son Visconti. the woman of mystery
whom Lawson alleged will give con-
elusive evidence that a leak from the
White House to New York brokers
actually existed. is under subpoena
and ready to appear at a moment
notice.
j. z. Morgan and Henry P. Dawson
of the house OF Morgan. are speed
ing TO Washington, Pliny Fisk, whom
lawson alleges to have asserted tina,
he controlled a cabinet officer, il
in Washington and ready to appear
Archibald s. White. who is said
by Lawson to have accused Fisk OF
the foregoing statement, has beer
subpoenaed.
Frank A VANDERBILT, president oil
the National City Bank, arrived here
today. as dfd also Malcolm McAdoo
brother OF the Secretary of the Treas
ury. Besides these important per
lights. including clerks. attorneys
editors, reporters and stock brokers
await their summons to the witness
stand.
Little Opposition to Probe.
The debate on Representative Pou';
resolution developed little opposition
to the continuance of the probe Two
hours earlier Representative Garrett
had announced to the House and the
audience in the hearing room thai
the hearing was of for the day and
the anxious crowd gathered in the
galleries to watch the outcome of this
plea for continuance. The question
came before the House at once. Il
was evident from the serious mien Of
the members of the Rules Committee
that they wanted action.
There was a brief debate over the
amount of counsel fees which the
committee might expend, Repre-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
SOUTH AMERICA IS
WILDLY EXCITED BY
VIRTUAL BLOCKADE
The Ninets or Ninex Is Reputed
Name OF German Raider
Doing Much DANCE.
ANOTHER MAY SOON REACH
u. s. PORT WITH PRISONERS
Believed Captured 1T. Theodore May
Have on Board the Several Hun
dred Members of Crews ThA Ight
- Lost.

Buenos Aires. Jan. l7.-All South
America tonight is in the grip of
widest excitement The German
raider monopolizes the press and
public everywhere. and Brazil is in
the throes OF an unprecedented war
scare. The cause OF it all dates back
to Monday, but not until today was
the lid of secrecy. intensified by in
adequate comm unication. lifted. Two
nights ago, so dispatches related
early today a Japanese sieamsh p
Hudson Maru--nosed its way into the
port of Pernambuco. On it's bridge
stood lanky figure clad in German
naval uniform and on the deck a
dozen or SO German sailors hustled
to and fro
This is the II udson Maru
Japanese, now in command of Ger
man prize crew. shouted the man on
the bridge. manifestly the man in
charge" in answer to inquiries from
the port authorities who approached
the new conner in small tug boat to
examine her papers.
Brings First Definite News.
A half hour later 1t was known
that the Hudson Maru was the first
messenger to bring definite news OF
Teuton sea rover, which for more
than a month has wroght havoc
among allied shipping and which is
still now at large. Her name is Vinets
or VineX; no one knows exactly and
the German sailors are close
mouthed lot To all inquiries from
newspaper men they merely smiled.
This much. however. is definitely
known. Upon the Hudson Maru were
placed by the raider the masters and
237 men from the crews of some OF
the vessels that fell victim to the
will-o'-the- wisp. Fifteen British,
French and Italian vessels are known
definitely to have been sunk.
Many more others are believed to
have been destroyed or captured. One
or more with a big batch of sur
vivors. Is said to be now steering for
North American port
The face of 400 members of crews
of destroyed vessels is unknown. The
total tonnage thus far known to have
I'been sent to the bottom amounts to
about l0es0o tons. ..as-
The value OF bottoms and cargoes
destroyed mounts into many mill
lions.
The raider in it's operation is COM
binatfon Of the famous Moewe and
the U-53.
Brazilian and Argentine cruisers
are tonight sweeping the. coast waters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
WORKS WANTS TO
PROBE u. S. DIPLOMACY

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE work of
the governments secret diplomatists
would be probed by a resoi ution in
troduCed in the Senate today by Sena-
tor Works OF California, requiring Sc
rotary Lansing to furnish names of
persons given diplomatic missions
without confirmation by the Senate.
The Information asked for also would
include the amounts paid such special
ENJOYS. the names OF countries to
which they were sent and the names
If those now retained upon such mis-
sions
Senator Works pressed for imme-
diate consideration of the resolution
bat his efforts We're blocked by Sena-
tor Hitchcock on whose demand 1t
was referred to the Foreigns Relations
Committee
Senator Works explained that the
resolution was designed to ascertain
who is now representing the United
States In Mexico In special diploma
Tic capacity. and denied specifically
that he sought by the measure 70 In
quire into the activities of Colonel r.
NJ House in European countries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
ALLIED WARSHIP5
REPEAT WARNINGS
Give such Description OF Raider As
Indicate Actual Chase May be
In Progress.

Norfolk, Va. Jan. 17.-Sending a
nnal warning to merchant vessels to
beware OF German raider last re-
ported 1900 miles south of the Vir-
rinia coast, allied warships from a
nosition six hundred miles south of
.~apo Henry today gave such concrete
description of the craft as to cause
british agents to declare an actual
chase was in progress. The presence
Df ar unidentified submarine 500
miles at sea was also reported. There
are ten allied warships chasing the
raider including the cruisers Essex,
Cumberland and Lancaster and tho
depot ship Adamont There are also
at. least two light draught cruisers
carrying only one gun and crew or
about one hundred men. These ships
maintain an average speed Of forty
miles an hour and recently went from
Halifax ia Liverpool in less than three
days.
German agents say the vessel prob
ably located by the allied warships Is
the British steamer Saint Theodore,
which was captured by the raider and
5yat1r SsreisasUd with. prize crew ~
~ Il fssa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
RAIDER SINKS OR CAPTURES SIXTEEN SHIPS
PART OF CREWS LANDED AT PERNAMBUCO
TRIBUTE
PAID DEAD ADMIRAL
PROMINENT NORTH
CAROLINIAN KILLED

Especial to The Richmond NVirginian)
Durham. N. c.. Jan. 17.-stepping on
the main line of Southern Railway
tracks at Efiand. small station TWEEN
ty miles west of here. thinking II a
side track. Zebulon Vance Waller. edi-
tor of the Burlington Dispatch, and
leading member of the state Repub-
iican Executive Committee, this morn
ing was struck by the eastbound South
ern passenger train. No. IA, and fatal
ly injured. He was brought to Dur
ham and died at IL 30 o'clock. waller
was for twelve years postmaster at
Burlington and was engaged in large
wholesale business. He was active In
the recent campaign He is survived
BY his wife Funeral services will he
conducted tomorrow afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
All Flags at Half-Mast While
Nation Prepares for Notable
Funeral to be Held Saturday
BOTH HOUSES OF
CONGRESS TAKE ACTION
President In His Message Tells
of'the Splendid Service to
His Country Rendered By
Great Naval Commander

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE nation
Will pay its last tribute to Admiral
George Dewey in impressive form here
on Saturday. While all the machin-
cry Of government from the Atlantic
TO the Pacific is stilled in silent re-
speet to the passing of the hero. the
heads OF the nation will gather in
the rotundn of the Capitol TO pay the
final respects of the country to the
mortal remains Of the beloved admiral.
Every channel OF government acn-
witty today showed its veneration for
the naval hero who has met his newt
able first defeat in the battle with
death. President Wilson in a message
breathing veneration and affection, an
noUnccd the death OF the highest naval
Official of the land. TO Congress He
likewise issued an executive order to
all the government departments. or
dering all government flags placed at
haif-mast until after the burial of
Admiral Dewey. Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels In n general order to the navy
reviewed the career of the admiral
and testified to the traits which made
him a hero. He ordered a salute Of
nineteen minute guns from every
navy yard and every detail of naval
vessels at noon on Saturday. Roth the
navy and marine corps officers will
wear r mourning. badge for thirty
days,
Congress Takes Action.
Congress. both House and Senate.
acted promptly after being officially
notified by the President OF the death
of Admiral Dewey. Both bodies adopt
ed resolutions expressing the profound
regret with which they received the
notification and both adjourned for the
day out of respect to the memory OF
the departed hero. Committees were
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
IN MURPHY,s HOTEL.

Under the auspices OF the Richmond
Railroad Club a lecture will be deliv-
cred Friday evening at $50 o'clock In
Murphy's Hotel auditorium by Lau-
renee d. Kitchell.
This lecture, which will be on Gla-
cier National Park. Uncle Sans new
eat national playground. with be IL
Illustrated with moving pictures and
beautiful hand-colorcd stereopticon
slides. picturing the scenic attractions
Of the plAcG. Mr., Kftrh<aI 70 An m
taRpstipg speAlesr. and. = large crowd
= e1yp ~ q attsnd n = flv'S -. n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
Wrest Vadeni From Him and
Take Firm Hold On Sereth
Defense Line
CALATZ SEEMS SAFE
FROM TEUTON ADVANCE
Speculation That German Line
Has Been Trimmed With
View to Important Macedo-
MAN Developments

Field Marshal Won Mackensen has
suffered his first serious reverse on
the Sereth front. The town Of
vadeni, strategtcally important he
cause of It's position only siX miles
south OF the port of Galatz. has been
wrested from his Danube army, which
captured 1t three days ago. Berlin
officially confirms the withdrawal Of
advance Turkish posts near Nadeni
before numerically superior hostile
forces"
This success comes with an ad-
vance Icy The Rumanians in the
mountainous region west of the mid
Gle SEE, th--also admitted hy Berlin
gives the defenders new firm hold
apon he fortified Sereth line, which
Few days tga seemed to be cruno-
}ns fast under the Teuton hammer
blows THE Russ ans south 81 the
tlveg below Gaiatz. have been rein
forced the German statement points
est. Iud an iAafratio}1s that tine most
Desperate Efforts VIII be made hy the
Siavs ta No)A st Ieayt this pivotal
t'f'ff W. '@' F'''-N''s.
Theories ~ tn Situation.
onlS tNb theories can explain the
sHes6"N 't'CN 81 'att NthSVN "!iNt-
fl'@sr me hhri"h,an 'tl"S naNc "eeh
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- 80. for,i6aA II +. sucrceds
j., ,,osyi,,, no river md antarin, tho
~. fro,,, tbn easr I'm sufficient force
80 Mold u up,il the Danube army to{us
:. f,ay, +he sct,th me whole pnsso-
pumanian army around Galatz faces
Disaster similar to that with which
klnpr Ircrdinand's forces met at kron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
Mechanic Is Bankrupt.

Boyd Dunlop Chandler OF Hope
we'll who gave his occupation as a
mechanic. yesterday afternoon filed
petition in voluntary bankruptcy in
the United States District Court. The
liabilities were placed at 1880 ami
his assets at s4s4.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
PHILADELPHIA PRESS
CHANGES OWNERSHIP

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE Phila-
delphia Press has been sold by the
Calvin Wells estate which held the
controlling interest. Announcement
to this effect was made today by SAM
uel w. Meek, manager of the newspa-
per. who said that the daily would
continue under the new ownership.
The names of the new owners who
are Philadelphia capitalists are being
withheld until the board of directors
of the Press Company meets tomor-
row.
Mr.. s. w. Meek. manager of the
Press Is a wellknown Richmonder
who was year or two ago called to
Philadelphia to manage the Press
His success in marketing other news
paper properties has evidently fol-
lowed him to Philadelphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
ROOSEVELT ALREADY
IN THICK OF FRAY
His Progressive Backing Determined
On Finish Fight With
Old Guard.
POSITION OF WILCOX
NOT YET FIRMLY FINED
Republican Chairman Urged to stand
BY His Guns I'm Conflict With Re-
dictionary Element of Party.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE early pre-
liminary fight for the 1920 convention
OF the Republican party was well I'M
der way tonight. From all parts of
the country have come messages in
support of the stand taken by George
w. Perkins and Everett Colby in their
desire for definite struggle at a
meeting OF the fuit Repu biican Ma
tional Committee. The two Progress
sive leaders seem to have the COM
plete backing OF Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt. whose candidacy for the
party at the next election may be de-
termined definitely when the commit
tee meets again.
The storm center seems to be whirl.
ing about William T.. Wilcox. whose
position as chairman of the National
Committee still seems to be in doubt.
Colonel Roosevelt. Governor Whit
man. of New York. and others are
said to have assured Mr.. Wilcox that
he will not be deposed and supplanted
by John T. Adams. of Iowa, whom the
''reactionaries' are said to champion.
He is now vice-chairman of the COM
mittee.
Mr.. Wilcox has received a fat re-
fusal from Colonel Roosevelt and Mr..
Perkins when he tried to induce them
TO confer with an "old guard" sub
be yielding to pressure. The call for
the committee meeting Is expected at
any time.
Want Finish Fight.
The chairman and many of the
Progressive leaders were busy during
the day opening kilograms Nearly
all urged them to insist on a fight
to finish at a full committee meet
ing. John Hays Hammond. of the
Republican National League. and q
chief supporter of Charles e. Hughes
at the last election. recommended q
meeting of the committee for "a full
elaboration"
Many of the Progressive leaders
conferred with Colonel Roosevelt. who
had come from Oyster Bay to estab-
1ish headquarters In hotel here.
The situation could not be worse"
said Alexander p. Moore, of Pennsyl-
vania. who wishes to see Roosevelt
nominated In 1880. e.-se =
After a busy day. Colonel Roose-
welt announced:
II have spent the day comforting
with members of the Y. NJ. c. A. and
archaeological he grinned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
CHARLOTTESVILLE GIVES
GUARDS ROUSING WELCOME

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Charlottesville. Va, Jan. i7.--The
Monticello Guards were given a rous-
ing welcome upon their return home
this afternoon. A general reception
committee, composed of leading
citizens, met the troops at the. depot
Colonel Thomas s. Keller acted as
grand marshal of the parade. which
was composed of tho local company