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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
State Military Affairs.

Reports are IN circulation to the
effect that Governor Alexander is
butting into the affairs of the Idaho
regiment and endeayoring to force
out the present reglmental officers,
evid, ntly for the purpose of enabling
him to appoint a completely new
roster. An effort Of this kind was
made when the regiment was mobi
lzed for border service and only the
courage of the officers to stand out
against his intrigues saved their
places for them.
1t is well known that the governor
was opposed to Edelblute as colonel
, last summer before the regiment left
Boise, but Edelblute made u Iine
cord at the front, bringing the
regiment up to the top rating for
efficiency. Another regimental officer
he did not like is Major Wilkins, yet
Wilkins is one of the best. Political
ly he doesn't agree Nth With the governor,
and that seems to be an offense his
excellency can not overlook even in a
time like this.
However hard the governor may
press the point it is doubtful If he
can win out If the officers stand pat.
The regiment is under the jurisdic-
tion of the federal government and
the governor OF the state has no right
to meddle with its affairs. s.-Coeur d..
Alene Journal.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
POST FALLS

The saw mill started Monday of
last week, They have ten million
feet of logs In sight which will take
them the full summer to run.
The surgeon on Tuesday at ST,
Luke's hospital In Spokane, removed
at the ankle the right foot of d. X
Matthews. The operation was very
successful one.
With the coming of little warm
er weather the Valley State Bank
will enlarge its quarters.
Adolph Nordstrom was up Sunday
to his home on the mountain south
OF town. He found the roads very
bad, snow drifted 10 places ten feet
deep, and about four feet on the
level.
The Washington Water Pow er
company has shipped in lightning
arrester which will be installed at
the plant here. The purpose of the
machine is to prevent the shocks oil
lightning from putting the plant out
of order
John Young has sold the Valley
Mercantile Co, store to VIM. Sey-
forsh.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
Troops Off to Boise.

Three of the northern companies
of the National Guard of Idaho
were ordered to the Boise mobili-
zation camp Sunday-E of Grange
vile, F of Lewiston and c of
CGur d'Alene.
Company C entrained Tuesday,
having been delayed day for lack
of transportation facilities.
Colonel w. H. Edelblute left
Rathdrum Tuesday afternoon to
take command of the camp at
Boise. Others going from Rath
drum are Color Sergeant T. ].
Nicolai, Corporal VIM. Meister,
Band Corporal Darwin Sage,
Privates Alfred D. Forbes, Pau
Wickertsaeimer and Chester
Mulledy.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
FROM OVER THE COUNTY
CRUR D'ALENE

Occur d'Alene citizens have organ
lied Home Guard company and aim
to get $50 members.
j. r Robson, city employment
agent, stated last week that he had
rounded mp "a cases OF measles, one
of scarlet fever and one Of small pox
10 the city, none OF which were quar-
aptined.
The Womcn's Relief corps has
taken hand in caring for the mem
bers OF Company Q with a few luxur,
les of army life. They are soon TO Re
the recipients OF laundry bags. and
bags for comb, brush and shaving
outfits, which the members uf the
patriotic order are now engaged in
making.
The probate court granted an order
to sell all the real property 0! the
estate Of M. ID. Wright, deceased.
The property consists Of several
sections OF Idaho land. The old
Wright ranch, appraised at $3S. 900 is
the chief asset. 1t Is situated at
Hayden lake and takes in the Wright
lake. Adjoining this are $40 acres Of
improved farm land appraised at
$4,000.
Suit has been instituted in the
district court by Kootena county
against the estate OF g. Il, Acton,
deceased, former assessor; William A.
Thomas, administrator, and the
Fidelity & Deposit company Of Mary
land to reimburse the county for
$2647, alleged to have been appropri-
ated from public moneys while Acton
was county assessor from 1918 to 1915.
+. b. Wright, manager Of the 10.
laud Canning company, had narrow
escape from serious injury when be
| was thrown into a snow bank from a
sliding automobile. Mr.. Wright was
enroute from Wallace to Burke on
one of the stages that ply between
those towns, when the car skdded off
! the road, throwing out the occupants
into the deep snow banks. No one
was injured beyond few bruises.
W. e. Crouch, rodent extermina-
tion expert of the department OF
agriculture, and Herbert II Beier,
/ county agricultural agent, returned
Friday from their trip to Harrison
Worley, Athol, Rathdrum and Post
Falls, where they have been showing
experiments 10 squirrel extermination
They report that the farmers at these
places showed good cooperation 10 tht
work.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
For War
With Germany v
President Wilson Outlines Plan of Action
to the U. S. Congress.

Congress convened in extra
session Monday and President
Wilson, in an address, urged the
senate and house of Representatives
to declare a state of war existing
between the United States and
Germany. The president charact-
erized the course of the imperial
German government as challenge
to all mankind and warfare
against all nations. and declared
that neutrality no longer was feasi
Bile or desirable where the peace of
the world was involved;that armed
neutrality had become Intellectual
at best and was likely to produce
what it was meant to prevent, and
urged congress to accept the gage
of battle with all the resources of
the nation.
To carry on an effective warfare
against the German government,
the president recommended the
following outlined plan of action:
Utmost practical cooperation in
counsel and action with the gov
ernments already at war with
Germany.
Extension OF liberal financial
credits to those governments so
that the resources of America may
be added so far as possible to
theirs.
Organization and mobilization OF
all the material resources of the
country.
Full equipment of the navy, par
ticularly for means of dealing with
submarine warfare.
An army of at least 500, 900,
based on the principle OF universal
liability to service and the authori-
cation of additional increments ol
500, 900 each as they are needed OF
can be handled in trainings
Raising necessary money for the
United States government so TAI
as possible without borrowing anc
on the basis of equitable taxation
All preparations, the president
urged should be made in suct
way not to check the flow OF wa
supplies to the nations already II
the field against Germany.
Measures to accomplish all these
ends, the president told congress
would be presented with the bes
thought of the executive depart
ments which will be charged Will
the conduct of the war and he be
sought consideration for them II
that light.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06

not to cross his land and Green did
not heed the warning.
Announcement was made at Salt
Lake, Wednesday. that the rolling
stock of the Idaho Southern railway
running from Gooding to Jerome and
Wendell and the Miner & Northern,
IL mile road from Miner, have
been sold to St. Louis frm. They
will be scrapped and the rails sold to
other railroads. Competition with
the Short Line caused the roads to
quit.
Practically every business man and
the head of every school in Moscow
has signed petition to set the hands
of the clock ahead one hour begin.
ming at last Monday and contiu uuing
as an experiment until September Is.
II 1t works to the satisfaction OF the
community it will then be made
permanent. The change was indbrsed
by the chamber of commerce al lis
last meeting and a committee was
named to circulate the petition.
Articles Of incorporation for the
tIdaho Non Partisan League
Leader" weekly newspaper To be
published by the farmers of the state,
were fled Thursday in the secretary
of states office by w. G. ScholtZ.
The publication will he used iu build
ing up the membership OF the Non
Partisan league. 1t is to be published
10 Boise, The company has capital
stock of $4,000.
More than 100 recruits, were en-
listed last Saturday in the Second
Idaho infantry, Adjutant General
Moody announced Saturday night
aster he had received reports from
over the state. More than 300 men
had joined the colorS up to last Fri
| day in addition to those who were
already enrolled with the national
guards, since the call to mobilize the
militia came Tuesday morning
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
Warning to Farmers.

w. ]. McGee, United States
subtreasurer at San Francisco, has
announced that no federal farm
bank loans will be issued until
after July Ist.
He makes the announcement at
this time to protect the farmer
from confidence men, who are
representing themselves to be
government officers connected with
the Federal farm loan bank, and
Offering to make loans with the
proviso that fifty dollars be paid to
them in advance.
The Rathdrum State bank has
received letter containing the
above and asking that for the pro-
lection of all concerned the matter
be given due publicity.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06

In time of war the president of the
United States is actually a dictator.
There is nothing theoretical about his
place or his powers. He Is commander
In chief of the army and navy. The
members of his cabinet are responsible
to him personally, not to congress.
None of them may be removed without
his consent except by impeachment.
Moreover, he can suspend the writ of
habeas corpus and perform all the 9th
er functions of dictator except order
grants of money. That is the only real
check upon his powers, and 1t is
check that can be exercised only at the
peril of the nation.-New York World.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
SPIRIT LAKE

Several ladies met at the home Of
Mrs. G. W. Kemp on last Tuesday
afternoon and organized club con
sistlng of eight members, the name
TO be the Jolly Eight" Club.
At a meeting OF the Village Board
a committee was appointed to in
vtstigate long distance phone charges
In Spirit Lake. 1t is understood
that a call to Occur d'Alene from
Spirit Lake costs 35 cents, while a
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06

call from Occur d'Alene here only
costs 25 cents.
.
A special meeting of the fire de
partment was held in the city hall.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Otto Gonnell, as
s'stant chief; Pat Dolan, captain;
Roy Mcmahon, lieutenant; V. B.
Ross, secretary; Harry Mcmahon,
treasurer; Robert Jones, trustee for
o1e Year.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
Short Amandmants.

The shortest amendment to the Unit
ed States constitution is the eighth.
containing but sixteen words. as fol.
lows: Excessive bail shall not be re.
quired. nor excessive fines imposed, nor
cruel and unusual punishments infict-
ed" The sixteenth or iRcome tax
amendment Is set down In but thirty
words.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06

The celebration of the twentieth
anniversary Of equal suffrage III
Idaho was celebrated at mass meet
ing In Boise Friday evening, with
program breathing the spirit of
patriotism and full of inspiration TO
the women for renewed efforts along
all lines pertaining to civic and moral
betterment.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06
RAILROAD SITUATION
IS NOW LARGE LY
UP TO CONGRESS
Must Share Responsibility In
Future Development.
ROBERT S. LOvETTS VI Jews

A Complete, Harmonious, Consistent
and Related System Needed-Federal
incorporation of Railroads by Gener-
al Law Favored.
Washington, March 26.-Responsibil-
ity for the railway development of the
country, for providing necessary trans
portat tion facilities to care for the grow
ing business and population OF the
country, now rests largely, with con-
gress and not entirely with the rail-
road managers. This was the state
ment of Judge Robert S. Lovett, chair
man of the executive committee of the
Union Pacific system. to the Newands
joint congressional committee when
that body resumed its inquiry into
the subject of railroad regulation this
week.
In making this statement Of the
changed conditions of the railroad sit
uation Judge I.oyett undoubtedly had
In mind the decision of the supreme
court on the Adamson law. handed
down last week, which establishes the
right of the federal government to fx
railroad wages and to prevent strikes.
This decision is regarded by railroad
men and lawyers as marking an epoch
in the development of transportation
In the United States.
1--WE have our share of responsible
ity," said Judge Lovett, but # rests
primarily on congress. When the gov
ernment regulates the rates and the
financial administration of tle rail
roads, the borrowing of money and the
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-04-06

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New Britain herald., 1917-09-19

way at 1 A. M. today and at the time were not noticeably quarreling. Another person, early at the scene says that as he was placed in the ambulance Wise made the assertion that "the big stiff got me-
 There are number of queer things connected with this murder which the police may find difficult to clear up, Among them are the following:
 How came the spatters of blood on the door of the factory, several feet from the ground, indicating that someone was stabbed while sitting or standing there?
 How came the razor to be found near the girls body when Wises pros trate form was found a number of feet away, with no trail of blood be- tween the two?
 Is Wise trying to shield himself, or Is the young soldier telling the truth when he asserts that "the big stiff'' got him?
 Who was the mysterious party who summoned him to a telephone at the Hotel Nelson about 10 o'clock last night, following which he excused himself and departed?
 Wise Makes Statement.
 This afternoon Prosecuting AttOr- ney Klett, Lieutenant Bamforth and Sergeant Richardson visited Wise at the hospital, where he is held under arrest in the custody of Supernumer- ary Policeman Thomas Gully, and ob- taned a statement from him. The text of this statement is not made public, but Prosecutor Klett says that it contains little in addition to the in- formation already given out. The prosecutor also states that in fairness to Tob1n he will authorize the state- ment that he does not think the hus- band was in any way implicated. The charge against Wise is murder in the first degree and it is possible 1 that he will be sufficiently recovered to be arraigned in the local court next week.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19
NOTICE


The Connecticut Company makes the following state :Ecs
 Effective October 1s 1917 the rate of fare will be in creased to six To relieve passengers of the necessity c carrying the coins necessitaed by this change IF tickets will be sold for dollar the oice
 his increase is necessary because of the alarming crease 1n the cost of performing transportation well as the need tor increased enable the Con- to finance the increasing demands for improvements of all knds."
 The cost of performing service has been n- creasing for long time and with the in the cost o all fue materials and supplies used in the operation and upkeep of the property at this time, the not sufficient to the needs and obligations of the Company and supply sufficient funds enable the officers to finance the growing requirements for improve ments of all classes the heaviest of which the require ment o the State and various municipalities for nents.
 The conditions at present confronting the Company show that the rate of fare longer reasonable and is clearly the duty of those charged with the conduct of the business establish reasonable of fare which, after careful consideration has been decided be
 It is not only The Connect cut Company that is con- ronted with this lack of sufficient It has been found necessary to establish the six fare many other street railways the most important of which the Bay State Railway operating in the cities and towns north and south of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19
100000 On Way Today.

Washington. Sept. 19.-Three hum drcd thousand men of the National Army are today on their way to 16 cantonments to undergo an intensive training period preparatory for ser vice overseas. Todays increment rep rescnts approximately 45 per cent. of the total quota under the first call from nearly 5000 exemption boards.
 The transition from civilian to mili tarv life was effected with a mini mum of delay. Tn every section of the country the men called by the in dividual boards were assembled placed under military discipline, wielded by one of their number selected as lead CT, and assigned to special troop trains now enroute to mobilization camps. The new increment will join the first quota of 45,00O men called to the colors September 5.
 Because of obstacles encountered by the war department in procuring supplies, it is probable that some of the men will be ony partially equipped on arrival. No attempt completely to outfit the units for war service will be made until just prior to the departure for France.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19
FORMER FIRE CHIEF
 DIES IN HOSPITAL
Leroy NJ. Cowlcs Succumbs to Attack of Heart Failure in
 Hartford.

Leroy M Cowles, for many years one of the prominent residents of this city. and at one time chief of the To- cal fire department, died last evening at the Hartford Hospital from heart trouble. He had been ill for some time, but his death was not expected. The body is at Smiths undertaking establishment and tho funeral ar rangements are being arranged by Fred Wrinkle, of this city, a friend of the deceased. A brother, J. E. CoWles of Southington survives.
 Ex-chief Cowles was for many years active in fire fighting circles in this city. serving first as a fire pohce- man. and later he joined Engine com- pany No. ?. When the late William J. Sullivan was appointed chief of the dcDartnient MT. Cowles was named assistant chief. On July 3, 1905 he was named as active head of the de- Dartment in which capacity he served until February 1, 1907, when he was succeeded by Chief Robert M. Dame, inc present incumbent MT. COWles was active in political circles, being stainch republican and he was fa- 1o1ed with a place as constable for many years
 For the past few years he has made his home in Hartford where he fol- lowed the trade of bricllayer. He was n,ominentlv identified With the Vet evan Firemen's association.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19

mony. Miss EliZab beth Apelgren was bridesmaid and Armand Gaudette, brother of the groom, acted as best man.
 The bride wore a travelling suit of plum colored broadcloth and a black picture hat She also carried bouquet of white bridal roses. The bridesmaid was attired in a dark blue serge suit and wore a white hat. She carried bouquet of pink roses. The brides gift to the bridesmaid con- sisted of a pendant of pearls and rubes. The best man was presented with a set of gold cuff links by the bridesmaid Following a wedding trip to New York, MT. and Mrs Gau- dette will be at home to their friends after October 1, at 150 Cleveland street
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19
Financial
TRADING BRISK;
 ' MARKET BULLISH
Wall Street RegainS BuoyanCy
 After Period Of Depression

Wall Street.-Vigorous bidding for stocks brought about quick upturr at the opening today. The strength shown on the first transa ctions caused furry among the shorts, resulting in @ rapid extension of gains in the first half hour. Central Leather, Ma rine Preferred, Mexican Petroleum, Smelling, Crucible, Bethlehem Steel, E, U. s. Steel Republic and Maxwell were marked up l to points. Rail- road shares were quieter. Reading and Canadian Pacific rose a point each but Canadian later relaxed 2 points to new low figure at 147 1-2
 Closing.-The influence of a short covering was felt to a decided extent in the late dealings. Buying of a moro substantial character also de- veloped. The closing was strong. Liberty bonds sold at 99.9S to 100. Sales approximated 8O0,0OO shares.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tion furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19
TO HAVE SERVICE FLAG.

"A service flag with three large ftars will soon be flying in front of ne home of Mir. and Mrs. M. Witkin pI 2S7 Elm street, announcing that Fnree or thelr sons are fighting for Fncle Sam and democracy. Charles kV1tkIn is a member of the Naval Re- feryes at New Haven, Harry has been jailed to the colors in the army and
 Rdolph will leave tomorrow for Camp Peyens Aver, Mass, having been
 fafted under the selective military
 RW.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19
CanlD Dcvens is Ready.

Aver, Sept. 19.--Camp Devens was in readiness today for the reception of 40 per cent. of the drafted men from New England and New York whose movement toward Aver was begun this morning.
 The men from Connecticut will come tomorrow. Massachusetts will send it's quota outside of Boston, on Friday, the New York contingent will start for camp on Saturday and the Boston day.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-19
CHy Aerns

Edward Dawson of Newport, R. l., has returned after a visit with his mother on Maple street.
 Probation Officer E. c. Connolly re- sumer his duties yesterday after a vacation.
 A number of the friends of Emil Schall of Park street rendered him farewell surprise party at his home last night. MT. Schall leaves tomor- row for Aver, Mass
 Charles Witkin of the U. s. s. Rhode Island is home on a short fur tough.
 A son was born today to MT. and Mrs. F. Bond Flower of Fairview street.
 Many beautiful winter suits and coats have been received at the Kay anaugh Shop. 40 Pratt street.-advt.
 Notices have been sent by the North & Judd manufacturing com- pany to all it's customers informing them that all the goods manufactured at their plant is produced in accord ance with the provisions of the Child Labor Act which was passed Septem- Der l.
 Six men employed at the local en- zine house of the New Haven com pany have gone on strike for higher wages. Their places have been filled by laborers from East Hartford, the railroad company refusing to make any concessions. Suit for $1OO has been brought Pagainst the Dolan Electric Go. of this city by the Electric and Equipment Co., of Hartford. The Hartford con- cern alleges that it has a claim for $5538 against the local company. Lawyer A. w. Upson appears for the plaintiff
 New Britain lodge, B. P. O. E., will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at which time important matters will be discussed.
 John Beever, through Judge B. F. Gaffney, brought suit yesterday after noon against H. w. and Algot Nelson, |both of Berlin for $500. Beever as- Aeerts that on June 2S an automobile owned by H. w. Nelson and driven by Algot Nelson ran him down at the corner of Elm and Chestnut streets FGonstable Hackett of Berlin served the papers.
 Miss Marion Hungerford daughter of Judge and Mrs. F. B. Hungerford has entered the Skidmore School of Art at Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
 Mrs. A. Clifford of New York spoke on Religious work among the Jews' et a meeting of the foreign mission tffcle of the Swedish Baptist church last evening at the home of F. L. Sundstrom of $40 Church street
 Walter Rosenberg has returned to his ship after furlough at his home in this city.
 Officer Clarence Lamphere will re- eume his duties as traffic supervisor tomorrow after a vacation.
 William Dudack left yesterday to resume his studies at Georgetown uni Yersity, Washington, D. c.
 Clerk E. J. Danberg of the city and police courts returned yesterday from Ia vacation at Providence, R. I.
 Carl Kuhs has resumed duty at the Central fire headquarters after an automobile trip to the White Noun ta1ns.
 MT. and Mrs. John c. Connolly are Spending their honeymoon in Wash Agton, D. c.
 "A son was born this morning to AIr. lid Mrs. William McCrann of Wiu- hrop street.
 Congratulations are being extended 2 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Noren of New York on the birth of a son. MT. Mo- ren is a former local resident