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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19

An ingenious device consisting of Il
magnet carried III front of each of the
two forward wheels of an automobile
and in close proximity to the ground,
has just been invented. II will pre-
cent the puncturing of pneumatic
tires by automatically picking up mag
netic articles such as chips Of metal,
tacks, nails and the like.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
RICHFIELD MAN ILL
IN BOISE HOSPITAL

S. H. Powell, president of the Idaho
Irrigation company at Richfield Is at
st. Alphonsus hospital suffering from
a severe relapse from grip that seized
him in California. Mr.. Powelrs con-
dition became so serious that special
train was secured to bring him from
Richfield Sunday to connect with the
train to Boise. DR.. G. q. Fitz and a few
friends accompanied the patient. His
condition WAS reported much improved
today.
Optometry means Eye Service.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19

DllGMAN FOUND GUILTY,

keokuk. Ia, Feb. l9.--Forest Dillman
was found guilty of murder in the sec
ond degree by the jury in the district
court, into whose hands Dillman's fate
was placed Saturday night. Dillman
was charged with first degree muir
der.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19

| Caldwell last week because Of the crit.
ical illness Of her mother. A brother
has also arrived from Denver and gone
there.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19

to secure options on lands surrounding
those of Representatives Mcmillan
and Anderson, the hackers of the bill,
the purpose being, it is said to force
them to back down in the fight they
Were making to pass the repeal act.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
Passed by Both Houses

House bill No. $40 by Moody and
Notwithstanding 100000 addi-
tional to meet legislative expenses.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19

d. Hastings McAdam, . native Of
Missouri, but for the past ten years
. newspaper correspondent in Wash
ington, was nominated by the presi-
dent to be postmaster at Honolulu.
For seven years Mr.. McAdam was
Washington correspondent for the
st. Louis Republic. For three years
ne has had charge Of publicity for
the postofiice department, his duties
being interrupted during the cam
paign for work with the Democratic
national committee. His moderniza-
tion Of the campaign text book made
that document particularly effective.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19
Former Agitation Against
Anti Alien Act Came from
Same County That Is Now
Attempting to Secure Re-
Enactment.
CHANGE OF FRONT ON
IMPORTANT ISSUE
Admitted That Repeal of the
Law Was Brought About
as Result of Activity of
Real Estate Agencies in
Bonneville County.

Since the investigation started by
the legislature into the anti-alien bill
that was killed by the senate, mem
hers of both houses have been giving
some study to the legislative record Of
years ago to trace the causes as to
why the anti-alen law was repealed.
They have come to the conclusion
that it's repeal was sought because
certain real estate agencies had large
land holdings in Bonneville county and
hoped to be able to unload the land
to Japanese who were on the market
to buy them.
The fact that these lands were held
by Americans who were perfectly
willing to sell to aliens is also looked
upon as significant.
FROM SAME COUNTY.
1t is also a snmewhat remarkable
co-incident, say legislators, that the
successful attempt to repeal the anti
alien law and the unsuccessful at
tempt to re-enact the law, came from
representatives in the Twelfth and
Fourteenth legislature sfrom Bonnie
vile county.
Members of that delegation in the
present legislature do not hesitate to
say that the object for repeating the
law four years ago was in order to
promote the sale of certain real estate.
They are bitterly opposed to Idaho dis
posing Of it's lands to aliens, especial
~ to the sale of lands in their own
section of the state to japanese who
must of necessity become their neigh
bors
sHATTUcK FATHEREp REPEAL.
During the Twelfth Legislature Rep
roscntative w. l.. Shattuck of Bonnie
vile county introduced the bill to re-
peal the anti-alien act then on the
statute books. The question of aliens
owning lands in the state was hardly
raised at the time and the bill went
through the lower house and later
through the senate after which il was
approved. Four years have passed
since then and a new delegation is in
the lower house from Bonneville coun-
ty. The members Of that delegation
are just as anxious to put the anti
alien law back on the statute books
rs the delegation four years ago was
to repeal it.
Legislators are now saying that
when the anti-alien law was repealed
four years ago real estate agencies in
Bonneville county 'were negotiating
with certain wealthy Japanese to dis
pose of lands. Included in these lands
was a block located on the bench
which was to be irrigated by pump
ing system.
PLANS DID NOT WORK OUT.
For some reason the engineering
plans for the pumping system did not
work out and after the repeal of the
law the lands contained within the
project were not sold because the Jap
Rnese would not take them without
water in sight for irrigation purposes.
1t is shown in the 'affdavits riled
In connection with the activity Of C.
NJ. Booth and the lobby maintained
here to block passage of the anti
alien bill this session, that nstruc-
tons were given to japanese agents
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-19

Piano moving maze easy. Call 70.
Peasley Transfer & Storaaa Co-Ady,
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Check the Seditious ISLANDERS!

A suggestion has been advanced by
the national committee Of patriotic So
cieties, through Its chairman, Lieut.. Gen.
8. B. NJ. Young, that all patriotic Ameri-
cans join a movement to suppress tho
malicious lies now being circulated
throughout the country In tho interest
Of Germany. Tho plan proposed is that
any person who Is heard repeating ono
Of these stock slandsrs against thu gov
ernments war agencies or against indi-
viduals should be made q member Of tho
@War Ananias Club" and his name and
the nature Of his story posted at some
conspicuous point. While IL may be
impossible thus publicly to bullstin the
mongers Of unpatriotis seditious gossip
It is nevertheless incumbent upon every
person who sincerely deaires American
success in this war to work actively to
sheek kfhis-eampaieat ta3alaade1tAaAla
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Miss Romanof, Dancer.

When history comes to deal with the
Russian revolution it will find a series
OF incidents compacted within a very
shozt space Of time that has no parallel
IN the records Of human activity. At
present the world knows only a little
e8 what has happened in that vast land
The details Of even the great overturn
OF last March are not now all understood
outside Of Russia, and probably not un-
derstood even in some parts Of Russia
itself. As for the counter revolution.
Il It may be SO called, Of the radicals,
Il remains now mystery and as an in
complete episode cannot be studied as
whole. But some strange results are
coming from the overthrow of autocracy.
One Of them is just reported, the es-
cape from Siberia of Tatiana Romanoff.
second daughter Of the former car, who
10 coming to America to give public per.
xormances in this country in aid Of the
Russian relief fund. An imperial prin-
cess on the public stagel Surely this
ds one Of the strangest spectacles Of this
strange, mad time. The daughter Of him
who was short time ago the most abso-
lutte monarch in the world, dancing be.
fore the public in the name Of charity.
10 typical manifestation Of the great
eataclysm.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
suoof. but Don't straf.

Spool, but Don't Straf.
I once stood aloof
From tho people who spool,
They seemed to be casting asperions /,
As . matter Of sport,
retort
Was the greatest Of indoor diversions.
I am changing my mind
As to methods unkind
In current rhetorical chahing.
When the two you compare,
It Is safe to declare
That spoofng is better than strafang.
Tho spoofng I've heard
Was not wholly absurd,
And 1t sometimes reflected true humor,
And 1t didn't imply
Any sanction on high
For profane and irreverent rumcr,
So, remember, my son,
To put wit In your fun
And be an intelligent laughsr,
When you strive to impress
With superior stress,
Be . spoofer, but don't be-e straffer,
Evening star., 1917-11-27

They, too, win present themselves In
force, and push their case with energy.
There also will be many visitors In be-
half of changes in the new revenue law,
making it clearer and fairer, and seek
ing information about such additional
revenue legislation as Congress may be
asked to pass. The business world Is
disturbed on both those scores, and
wants its case and condition understood
by Congress.
All of this is as it should be. Con-
gress is a public servant, elected by the
people to attend to their business, and
whenever they think it proper to advise
that body as to their wishes on any mat
ter. or any number of matters, they
should feel at perfect liberty to appear
in person and make their wishes known.
They are not pestering Congress, but
aiding it in the discharge of its duties.
These observations would not be so
much to the point if there had not been
an effort made several years ago to
build fence around Washington, and
keep people with business before Con-
gress away. The gossips pretended to
see a lobbyist in every visitor, and job
in every proposition. A small reign of
terror was created. Sensitive men would
not take the risk of accusation. With
no thought or knowledge of lobbying,
and with only respect for Congress, they
yet hesitated about approaching Con-
gress on its business and their business.
They summed the town.
The visitors who are coming take the
right view of things This is the capi-
tai of the country. Congress is a ma
tional institution, and acts best when
best informed and has the peoples in
terests most sincerely at heart 1t does
not exist under glass case, and has no
desire for such protection. It keeps
open house; and all are welcome. The
chatter about corrupting Congress.
although INDUCED in by the malicious
and occasionally accepted by the credu-
lcus and uninformed, is the idlest stuff
that circulates.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Many Women Have Been
Asking for
BISSELL CARPET
SWEEPERS

And Oura Have just Gotten
Through tho Transportation Diff
culties After Many Long Delays.
Tho largo new section especially
built and arranged for tho display
and sale of Carpet Sweepera 10 now
complete for the first time this sea-
son, 1t gives our patrons the best
opportunity they have ever had for
selecting Carpet Sweeper to exact
ly meet their wants. AL Bissell Car
pet Sweepers arc especially con-
structed and full ball-bearing.
Grand, S55-Oak. extra large size
nickel finish trimmings,
Superba. 4szS-Mahesaux extra
heavy nickel trimmings
American Queen, Slx-Aahosaqx
heavy nickel finish,
Princest $<se-Aaha@uL niead
frame
Elite. $l5e-Mahesaay 6zish, uieaod
trimmings,
Prize. <a@-Lisht-eak, nickel finish.
Grand Rapids, Sa1s-Nahosany and
Light Oak, Japsnned frame.
Standard. <aoe-Mahogan5 Japanued
finish,
ftfthSeooE, Es1eaa strse
Evening star., 1917-11-27

being undoubtedly promulgated by
agents Of Germany in this country.
Any ono who hears another tell about
tho sale Of Red Cross sweaters, or the
seizure Of domestic food supplies by tho
government, or the ravages Of disease In
the camps, or tho sinking Of American
battleships, or the suppression Of news
Of heavy losses among the American
troops in France, or graft in the war ad-
ministration-any one Of these false
hoods constantly in circulation. should
not only Immediately denounce the lie,
but warn the one who repeats 1t that the
very act Of repetition is itself in aid OF
the enemy.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Gift Handkerchiefs

Hardly person young or old
that does not gladly and willing
ly receive gift of Handkerchief.
They are so useful and they are
obtainable in so many different
styles and designs that it is
possible to give variety to a gift
of the most daily commonplace
sort.
Our assortment of Christmas
Handkerchiefs is large despite
difficulties, the scarcity of linen
and the rising prices. Plain Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs in abun-
dance; wonderful assortment of
Linen initiated Handkerchiefs,
Beautifully Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, Fancy and Colored
Novelty Handkerchiefs galore;
Silk Handkerchiefs for both men
and women; Colored Picture
Handkerchiefs for the children.
See our exceptionally largo
displays Of Women's Handlcer.
chiefs at Csc and SOC each, and
others at 75c, $1.0O on up to 5000.
Main aoor. center.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Albatross Makes Warm and Com.
Portable House Robes for Women
A GOOD GIFT SUGGESTION

A GOOD GIFT SUGGESTION:
Full-length Albatross Kimonos made
loose robe style with cord or in the becom-
ing empire style and neatly finished with
wide satin folds. These Kimonos are soft,
warm and cozy and shown in almost every
shade woman could desire. A nice gift
for any woman, but especially fine for those
who suffer from cold and for convalescents.
Priced at $10.50.
Long Albatross Kimonos, kimono style
with sealloped edge. in blue, rose, lavender
and gray. $3.50 each.
Albatross Dressing Sacques with XII
mono sleeves and scalloping, $500.
Third floor. 2
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Organize and Americanize.

Washington is marshaling and CO.
erdinating or combining all its forces
in its campaign for national representa-
tion by constitutional amendment.
Everybody recognizes that Washingto-
mans must first of all, sacrificing pride
Of opinion, conquer themselves; and then
with power irresistible because united
they may hope to win Congress and the
state legislatures.
There is no resident Of the capital who
will not be benefited by national rep
sresentation, no resident who will be in
3ured by it, no resident who in enlight-
ened self-interest should not enthusias-
tically favor it.
It viii clothe the Washingtonian with
Q vital self protecting American privi-
slege to which he is undeniably in equity
entitled; will cleanse him Of the stain
sof un-Americanism, and curing his po-
1itical impotency will arm him with
certain power.
Whatever one has in mind as bene-
fetal to Washington, if it is to be Sc
cured from Congress, is brought nearer
to realization by adoption of this amend
ment. For under it we get voting power
in body In which we are now impo-
tent; and our ability to secure any of
this desired legislation will be infinitely
enlarged.
National representation for the Dis
trict will not disturb national control Of
the seat Of government by the nation
through Congress. It will vindicate a
fundamental American principle with
out weakening in the slightest national
control Of the capital
Since our constitutional amendment
f'.sssASs AuA& tAo kdAt1cb VI LWO-LuIIuS OIL
Congress and three-fourths Of the state
legislatures it is stripped, as a runner
should be, Of every ounce Of superfuous
weight. Do not add to the burden. Do
not defeat the constitutional amendment
by overlooking It or by causing It to de-
Hand too much. Do not seek to secure
anything by constitutional amendment
which can be as well secured by q mere
majority vote Of Congress.
Do not at this time demand anything
moro than the pending amendment; do
not be satisfied with anything less.
In the ears Of every Washingtonian
sounds = trumpet call: "Organize and
'Anerfcanize!"
If We 100000 washingtonians are
good enough Americans to pay national
taxes and to 20 to war in the republics
defense We are good enough Americans
to Be represented in the Congress which
taxes rs, makes all laws for rs, and sends
u to war.
These thoughts are editorially elab-
Grated elsewhere in The Star today.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Visitors and Congress.

The women advocating the federal
suffrage amendment will arrive In force
at the beginning Of the session. Tho
early birds may not by their speed alone
rapture the legislation, but they WIN not
BY that course prejudice their ease at
al It u going to be . full and soms-
what fierce session, and Q good start on
the part Of those seeking attention Is
desirable.
Advocates Of countryside prohibition
1k4Mie4Kin ask TIE aas e& Qpqszsss.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
The Socialist Slogan.

Sunday night in New York five thou
sand socialists "cheered themselves
hoarse' at this sentiment, uttered by
Morris HiHquit, the chairman:
'Our slogan now is 'On to Washing
tonp The next general election will be
nationwide. The people of the United
States will be called upon to choose a
new House of Representatives. The So
cialist party must be represented in Con-
gress by an imposing delegation to voice
the sentiments and demands of the great
masses of the American people The
campaign begins tonight. In the gen
eral break of the capitalist world So
cialism alone is emerging as the hope
of man, the hope of a new and saner
world. There is nothing but victory
ahead of u.s."
The socialists in the recent campaign
in New York city did not expect to elect
their candidate for mayor. They accom-
plished their real object, which was to
increase their vote to figure which
would attract national attention. And
it must be confessed that the hundred
and fifty thousand votes they poHed in
the commercial metropolis of the coun-
try startled the country. In the circum-
stances, the achievement was remark
able.
Washington was then, and is now, the
objective. Socialist power in Congress
for effect on national legislation is
sought, and Mr.. Hillouit himself man
of undoubted ability, and an accomplish
ed speakers mentioned for leader. His
admirers at home are urging him for a
seat in the next House, and even now
canvassing for his nomination.
The complexion of the next House is
under discussion by the quidnuncs. Some
see that body overwhelmingly demo-
cratic, as the result Of an appeal to sup
port the administration in the matter Of
the war, while others see it overwhelm-
ingly republican, not as reputation
Of the war, but as one Of those changes
incidental to our politics.
There are still others, however, who
expect another close break between the
two old parties, such as occurred last
year. In that event small socialist
contingent-a dozen or so strong-might
under competent leadership make itself
felt, both in organizing the House, and,
later, in the shaping Of legislation. It
is to be remembered that a few inde-
pendents-about half dozen-assisted,
by throwing their votes to the demo-
Gratis, in organizing the present House.
Elsewhere than in Now York the So
cialists this year demonstrated strength.
Their organization in the middle states
and the northwest Is in the hands Of ex-
perienced politicians. The times are
much disturbed. Much is in a fluid
state. Some lines. long well defined, are
disappearing. Hence the advisability Of
keeping close track Of this new move
ment by all who are opposed to 50 rad
ical change in our affairs as is frankly
proposed by Morris Hillquit, Victor
Berger and their followers. They are in
dead earnest, have definite program,
and are not to be ignored.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

The prognosticators Of the o. 8. A.
have been frank and unfinching in fig
uring what may happen if Germany is
permitted to win the war. By way Of
reciprocity Germany might be persuaded
to figure on what may happen if the
allies reach Berlin.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

It would have been pleasant thing
to have Chauncey NJ. Depew on hand
to make a speech at Andrew Carnegie's
birthday party. The men who have faced
many cares successfully know how to
dismiss care. Your true optimist is your
octogenarian.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

Had Gen. Byng been an American citi-
zen, there would be presidential boom
at his disposal Immediately. Its dura-
bility, of course, could not be guaran-
teed, but our hero worshipers would
never think of omitting the compliment.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
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Evening star., 1917-11-27
Use Perfection Oil Heates.
and Have Warm Rooms.

Chilly and uncomfortable rooms
:an be made coy and comfortable
with Perfection Oil Heaters We
have splendid stock.
Nickel trimmed, galvanized tank.
s5.z5.
Japanned finish, brass tank. ssJe.
Japanned finish. galvanized tank,
$3.50.
Nickel trimmed, galvanized tauk.
N.zs.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

Railways have been accustomed to
handling big problems. Tho old dis
cipline is valuable now that they are
confronted with the biggest problem in
their history.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
The Day and the Appetite.

The Day and the Appetite.
sYou can't have Thanksgiving with
out turkey!"
"Oh, yes, you can,1 replied tho pa
tient citizen. sI've gotten to where I
can be far moro thankful for q barrel
Of -four or q ton Of coal than for mere
turkey"
Evening star., 1917-11-27

The ordinary murder trial claims a
share Of public attention in spite Of the
wholesale homicide with which tyranny
threatens the world.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

The congressman who while in France
got under machine gun fire doubtless
have some new ideas about ways to stir
the fighting spirit and cure pacifsm.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

Sugar and coal are available in time
to avert crisis and the optimism for
which the American temperament is IA
nous is again vindicated.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
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NewYoA
All Days Are Good Days for Christmas Shopping Here

No special days for Christmas Shopping Here The store at
cve another and va1ues good Weave made the
fully and Your
will receive the best attention of which capable So don't
pick particular day shop here but day that
prefer.
Please You Shop the Better
Will be for You-SOP NOW You and in the Morning Hours
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Bolshevih,
From thu Boston Transcript,

From the Boston Transcript,
Jack Cade had the real Feveluttanary
idea when he uttered his order, SW6
will leave not ono lord. ono gentleman,
spare mono but such as go In clouted
shoon." However. he came to grief,
30 will, in Its time, q Russian revolu-
tion which leaves no rights at all ex-
cept to the sans culotte,
Evening star., 1917-11-27

It is not unreasonable to suspect that
the kaiser is not going to please the
bolsheviki after they begin to get ac-
quainted with him.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

The member Of Congress is expected
to be thankful while he may. Next
the hard work begins.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
WARM THINGS FOR OUTDOOR BOYS.

Buy them consider them eligible for Christ
giving. Every boy is outdoor boy these
Macknaw and Sweaters will fit well into any lads idea of
boyish winter apparel
Marnetto Sweaters give warmth service and
htther of making is much superior average
sweater and for that consider them
oeror boys sweaters obtanabeust such
aeed Tor the rouhandready they give them Shown
in all colors,
Prices range from $500 to $3.50.
The showing at $500 exceptional and value
Mackinaws The large shipment recently received from
famous western makers, "Sheep Shape Big broad
plaid and rich. coorings, with utmost warmth and
service New belt yoke military and trench modelsthe kind
boys like
Priced from $3.50 to $780,
street..
Evening star., 1917-11-27

Washington, in observing Thanksgiv-
ing, omits any reference to the capitals
voteless condition.