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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
LET MOSES DO IT.
Is Reply Of Sheriff to Ultimatum OF
Governor on !. w. W. Menace.

A special dispatch to the Boise
Statesman Tuesday, says; Conduct
ing the cross-eXamination of witness
es himself and standing pat on his de
cision that, regardless Of the protests
OF the lumbermen and the previous
decision of the state council of de-
fense that the troops ought to be sent
in. the governor was a star at today's
meeting at Occur d'Alene.
Put it down." he would cry to
the stenographer. put it down that
this witness says there is a reign of
terror in Spirit Lake, Idaho, by reason
of a large camp of l. W. W; that the
civil authority is powerless. You say
that, don't you? All right, that the
civil authority is pOwerless with two
deputy sheriffs, and that life and
property are in continuous jeopardy
Put that down, Mr.. Stenographer, we
want that in the record"
The governor had quite parley
with Sheriff Quarles of KoOtenai
county late Monday afternoon, over
the protests of former Governor Good
ing and A. W. Laird of the Potlatch
Lumber company. He wanted to know
why the sheriff didn't go out and get
these "wobbies" in flocks whenever
he considered it necessary.
There are three things you can do,
Mr.. Sheriff" the governor said: you
can maintain order by yourself with
your regular forces and protect prop
erty and life. If you can't do that
then you can deputize everybody in
your county If that don't work, then
you can call upon the governor OF
Idaho"
At last he reached his ultimatum
and presented it to the freely per
spring lumbermen and council.
III stand by the constitution and
laws of the state of Idaho" he de-
clared. lin which it stands plain anc
clear that the governor can't inter
fere until the sheriff of a county asks
him in. When they can't handle the
situation. then we can do something
but as governor l can't act now"
Somebody grabbed Sheriff Quarlei
as he came out and asked him wha
about the affair
Did YOU hear the old cuss ridin'
me?" demanded the sheriff with mucl
heat. What am I going to do? an
going to pass him the buck on a shin,
platter, that's what I'm going to dc
Wouldn't you? He wants me to g
bust up these strikers camps and whe
l do that with my force Kootena
= county timber will all go up in smok'
Not me; let Moses do it,"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
HIS FIRST WEDDING.

r. Foster Lamm. probate judge OF
Power county, performed the shortest
wedding ceremony Monday that has
ever been entered on the records. The
shortness was not due to any partic-
ular desire Of the judge TO make the
ceremony brief but to his excited
state of mind When the bashtul
Young couple presented themselves be-
fore the austere judge and asked to
be united in marriage Mr.. Lamm for
got his austerity and dignitied judicial
bearing i'm the excitement of his first
Wedding ceremony. He could not re-
call the proper procedure for the oc-
casion so bOlted into the adjoining OF
flee of the Power County Abstract com
pany where sat Miss Florence Barber
and T. c. Sparks. Mr.. Sparks, ac-
cording to rumor has been contemplat-
ing married life quite seriously, so
was posted for the occasion and i'm
mediately told the judge the proper
form TO pursue.
The ceremony was made as short
as possible and was successful until
the time came for the groom to place
the wedding ring on the third finger
of the left hand. AT this stage the
Judges memory failed him and he was
brought to a realization of the propel
procedure by a loud whisper from Mr.
sparks of ring. ring" Mr.. Lamn
grabbed the protesting bride by th'
right hand and tried to place the rini
until he was told that the left han'
was proper. Judge Lamm says tina
he was there in body but not in ,mind
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
4. H. BARTON BUYS THE
OLIVER R-Mck0WN FURNITURE

A. H. Barton. the original furniture
man of American Falls and Power
county, has purchased the stock and
good will of the furniture department
formerly owned by the Oliver-McKown
Hardware company, for a little less
than $4,000 and is now operating un-
der his own name. the A. H. Barton
Furniture company.
When the American Falls Furniture
company opened its store here in
1903. Mr.. Barton came down from Salt
Lake to manage the store. He was
here for a few years and left to farm
homeseeaded land near Idaho Falls.
He returned to American Falls three
years ago and has been connected with
business concerns OF American Fails
since his return. He accepted the
management of the Oliver-Mckown
Furniture store a few months ago and
his love for the old business prompted
him to buy the stock and fixtures OF
the company and enter business in his
own behalf.
Mr.. Barton purchased the business
July l. but did not announce the
transaction until a complete inventory
of the store had been taken. He pur-
chased at a time when the stock was
complete and, due to early purchases
not burdened with war prices. AS
result he has the largest and mos'
complete furniture stock in the coun'
ty and is adding new lines every day
Il have been here long enough tC
believe that this country has brlgn
future" said Mr. Barton this morning
/ OF course we are at war and there ma.
he a risk involved in entering business
at this time. But l cannot see nov
times can be poor when every la0ore
is working, every farmer is cultivat
ing the largest possible acreage o
land. and every industry is prosperinl
as il never has before. Times are pet
ter in Canada than they have been 10
wears. I believe that they Will be pet
ter in the United States than they nav
ever been before. Power county !
lust awakening to its possibilities an
though there are many older esLau
iUshments ahead Of me, still feel tina
I am getting in on the ground 100
! of her possibilities
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
SHALL WE HAVE A FAIR2
Fair Directors viii Test Out Senti-
ment Before Making Decision.

The possibilities of staging the An
nual Power County Fair will not be
definitely known until after the meet
ing of the fair association some time
the latter part of July according to
ID. W. Davis. chairman of the associa-
ton. Mr.. Davis said this morning
that 1T was the concensus of opinion
at the last meeting Of the directors
that public sentiment regarding the
fair be tested and determined before
any definite action be taken towards
continuing the fair. Several counties
I'M the state have abandoned the fairs,
among them Canyon county. which
usually stages the largest one in the
state"
While the fair directors are ready
and willing TO so ahead with the plans
necessary to make the fair a success
they feel that they should have the
backing of the majority of the people
of the county, if the enterprise is to
be undertaken with success. Several
of the business men of American Falls
feel that the present year is par
ticularly one in which the fair should
be given on account of the stimulating
effect that it would have on agricul
tural and business conditions and en-
terprises.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13

published in the press. and will be
posted at the office of each local
board. Go to your local board and
find out the order in which you stand
for call.
Board Will Call for Men.
"As soon as quotas are assigned to
each state and each board, each board
will call upon persons in its jurisdic-
tion, instructing them to present them
selves for examination. This call will
be posted at the local board and the
papers will be requested to print IT,
"A notice will also be mailed you,
but the posting of the list at the Of
flee Of the board will be deemed suf-
ficient notice to charge you with the
duty Of presenting yourself Watch
the lists at the office of your board
and see when you are called for ex-
animation
you must report for physical ex-
animation on the day named in your
call
If you are found physically dis
qualified the board Will give you a
certificate which will explain to you
what your further duties are.
In Case Exemption is Claimed.
If you are found physically quail
fled and file a claim for exemption
within seven days after your call you
will be given ten days after filing
your claim of exemption to file proof
in support of your claim Of exemption.
Watch the Notices.
If you are found physically quail
flied and file no claim for exemption
or if you do not appear for physical
examination, your name will be posted
to the district board as one who was
called for military service and wa:
not exempted or discharged On tn,
eighth day after call, or within two
days thereafter. copies Of the list O
persons so posted to the district bOarC
will be given to the press with a re
quest for publication, will be poste'
at a place at the office of the lOca
board accessible TO the public view
and will be mailed to you at the ad
dress on your registration card.
Therefore watch the notices pOste
/ in the office of the board about
! days after the day you we're called
- and make arrangements lot IN
e. prompt receipt of mail.
= District Boards Duties.
only the district board can re
> ceive claims for discharge on tn
ground that you are engaged in il
o dustry, including agriculture,
( Only decisions of district boards @
. industrial claims for discharge ca
= be appealed. If you desire to appei
= the decision of the district board
the president you may do so With
= seven days of the date of mailing
d you of the decision of the distri
d board.
e g AS soon as your case
d finally disposed Of, the adjutant ge
Il eral of your state will notify you
mail that you have been selected f
De military service.
sr Notice that you have been select
,e for military service will not necess
S. rily order you into service. Notice
e, report for military service will cor
Sc when the government is ready TO
1e ceive you"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13

The Nebraska state council OF de-
fense has denounced certain profess
sors in the University of Nebraska and
some high churchmen Of the Lutheran
faith in that state, with being disloyal.
The administrations aviation bill is
ready to lay before congress. Il VIII
ask for more than half billion dol
lars for a great fleet of airships.
Women teachers at the National Ed
ucational association meeting now in
session at Portland, Will vote on whet-
her male teachers should be exempted
from conscription Ehe question il
the cause Of much discussion among
them, with indications that majority
favor exemption. The men are opposed
to exemption. but only women will b'
allowed to vote on the resolution.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
10000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA-"

Over fifty years ago, jules Verne,
the greatest imaginative writer of all
times pictured, in novel form, the feats
Of sub-sea sailing and flights in the
air which the present day are becom-
ing daily occurrences. And now this
wonderful novel 100000 Leagues I'm
der the Sea-" has been used by the
Universal Film company as a basis for
the greatest photo-0rama that has ev-
er been produced. This unequalled
picture 10000 Leagues Under the
Sea-" will be presented at the Audi
torium theatre, July is. matinee and
night.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13

Another step in building up the Sc
lective cOnscription army has been
taken with the distribution of a circu-
lar by Provost Marshal General Crow
der notifying the registered men to
hold themselves in readiness for ap-
pearance before the board which will
conduct examinations and consider
exemptions. How or when the gov
ernment will select the men is not de-
tailed in the circular, but it is reveal
ed that registration cards in each
county or city jurisdiction are to be
numbered with red ink and that "as
soon as the drawing is complete lists
showing the order in which these red
ink numbers are drawn will be pub
lished in the press and will be posted
at the office of each local board" 1t
already has been announced that the
selection will take place in Washing
ton and the general presumption has
been that some device similar to a
jury wheel will be employed.
Exemptions are TO be determined by
the local boards, the circular shows,
only for the previously announced
specified causes such as responsibility
for the support of relatives, and not
for agricultural or industrial reasons
Seven days after designations are
posted will be allowed for filing
claims. Then there will be an addi-
tional allowance of 10 days for filing
proofs, and the board must decide
within three days after the proof is
filed.
To Post Names.
When the case of any registrant ha:
been disposed of so far as the loca
board is concerned, the names of those
not exempted or discharged will b'
posted. Claims for exemption for ag
, ricultural or industrial work must b'
! made within five days after such post
ing and must go direct to the highe
board sitting for the judicial district
Appeals from the rulings of loca
boards must be made to the highe
J board within 10 days.
Issuance of the circular is taken 4
2 mean that the work of selection ma
be in progress within a few days.
D. Steps to Be Taken.
, The steps a registered person shoul
: take are set forth in great detail j
the circular First of all the regis
trant is advised to find out the lOca
ton of the office OF his county or cit
local board and then ascertain, if h
>. intends to claim exemption for agr
cultural or industrial reasons, to whS
district board he must apply.
Every board has numbered tn
= cards in it's jurisdiction with red in
in a series running from one to II
= number representing the total nun
Der of cards in its jurisdiction COZ
tinues the circular.
;. Lists showing the names Of pc
- sons in the jurisdiction of each boal
and the red ink number of each cal
are open to inspection at the Off
y of each board Inspect the list al
- inform yourself of your red ink seri
is number.
These red ink numbers are to
!. drawn by lot to determine the ord
>" in which registered persons are to
called by the various local boarC
AS soon as the drawing is compile
- lists showing the order in which the
y! red ink numbers are drawn will
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
ARMY PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED,

WASHINGTON, July lO.-Asslgn-
ments for the recently promoted gen
eral officers Of the regular army we're
announced today as follows:
Brigadier General Henry c. Hodges,
Jr, to command troops at San Fran
cisco, Cal Grigadier General W. H.
Sage. to command troops at Fort
Smelling, Mimi. Brigadier General
Henry T. Allen, to command troops at
Fort Riley, Kan.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13

Emma Goldman, anarchist conscrip-
ton objector, was admitted to the pen
itentiary st Jefferson City, Mo-, Wed
nesday. to serve a sentence OF TWO
wears. Her prison number is 1s'71s'
Former Emperor Nicholas mas ap-
pealed to the provisional governments
Of Russia to allow him and the mem
hers Of his family to acquire stock IN
the loan OF freedom"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
ORDERS ISSUED TOUCHING CONSCRIPTION.

Readiness Before Boards
Exemptns-MethOd OF Drawing Made ClearLts All
ed Be Posted n Headquarters
Notify Failure
Accepted Excuse Failure 10 appear
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-13
NUMBER Al.
EVERY MAN ON REGISTRY
LIST TO BE DRAFTED
DEPARTMENT MAKES PREPARA
TIONS FOR DRAWING

No Exception to Rule, Although Not
All called to COlOrs VIII Get Into
SerVice-PrOeedure Explained to
the Newspaper Correspondents by
Secretary Baker.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-18

Old Glory must be honored with all the love of it's children. Tomorrow is New Britain's chance to show its al- legiance to the flag. Men and women, boys and girls, join hands and prove true to the faith.
 ; With these thoughts in mind let all New Britain step forth and pro- claim its patriotism. From every housetop let the Stars and Stripes kiss the breezes. Under the blue canopy of heaven, let the banner of free-men proclaim it's message to it's sons and daughters from this and every other land. And having done this, let New Britain stand solidly in back of the national colors, even if it means sac- rif1ce of life and treasure.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-18
CARELESSNESS IN
 STATE INCREASING
Fire Losses in Connecticut for
 1916 Put at S2,M6,O00

Hartford, April 18.-The aggregate income of the 168 fire and marine in- s'lrance companies doing business in this state in 1916 was $415,240,92S.47, according to part l of the annual re- port of the insurance commission made public today. Of this amount. fire insurance premiums totalled s3l8,635,629.87 and marine and in |. laid were $190.799,739.64 and divi- dends $a9, 54,7s9.79.
 The total assets show an increase of $55,O14, ,4O5.71 and the liabilities including capital and statutory de- posit an increase og $46.S57, ,501. .34. The surplus, as concerns policy hold CTS, increased $17,655.7O6.S7. The premiums received during the year show an increase of $26,765.263.4
 for fire and an increase of $20,237,-
 S65.O6 for marine. The total ancome
 showed an increase over the previous
 year of $4S,174,5S8.11 The total out go was $373,S45,534.41, the excess of
 income being $41,395,394.O6 Losses rald in 1916 show an increase of $16.- 427, ,214.27. The amount of risks in force shows net increase of $4,0al,- 6O4,7lS and the premium reserve an increase of $20,55s.964.42.
 In referring to fire waste tho re- port says that Connecticut has a con- siderable higher percentage of fires from strictly preventable causes than either New York or Massachusetts,
 that this state has a higher percent age tkan New York of fire dues to partly preventable causes, but less
 than Massachusetts while the ratio for fires from unknown causes is less I than in either of the other two states Figures for 1915 are quoted show. | ing that the fire loss in the state or 1 that year was practically $2,346,OOO
New Britain herald., 1917-04-18
On Your Own Heads
BY RuDYARD KEELING

(The failure cause blind?) by leader seas of is ken'; Till  Ye stopped heed Ye leisure a
   o
  a to 0 our our rad thu ereye
  but learn) but are
  nhands the
New Britain herald., 1917-04-18
A PLEDGE.

"We place not only our business in- \ stitutions but ourselves as a unit Tor any and every service which will aid you to carry out your plans at this momentous hour. We rededicate 60 our country afresh all the forces and resources we have for service in any direction personally, comparatively and collectively-for which we are qualified"
 That is the pledge of great American business man to the Presl- dent of the United States. It is the message of John Wanamaker. In the Wanamaker stores of Phiiadelphia and New York there were held on last Monday special meetings at which the Presidents message Of Sunday was read. After that, on behalf of all the people who are associated in business with him. MT. Wanamaker sent the aforegoing telegram to President Wilson.
 The Presidents call for service will be met with the same spirit by other business men of the country. It has already been hailed by the great con- cerns of Connecticut. At this mo- mentous hour'' the industrial, agri- cultural and business institutions of the country must rally to the support of the government. If the war with Germany is to be conducted in m efficient manner it must have the sup port of t,ec men who control the nations great productive plants.
 At this hour in the nations career there is need for unity of thought and action. Every man and woman, whether of high or low station, has some particular service to render for the country. This service must be universal It need not all be con- fined to fighting, for there are things as important as fighting itself. There must be supplies for the army and the navy. and for the nations fighting for democracy in the great struggle against autocracy.
 There is not another city in the nation better equipped to give more complete service in its particular line than New Britain. The industries are here. Our manufacturers are men of solemn patriotism. The vast ma jority of those who labor in the shops and factories are imbued with the proper ideas of what~ such service means to the city, the state, and the nation. The pledge of John Wana- maker~fs in keeping with the pledge of New Britain. We place ourselves as a unit for any and every service which will aid the President to carry out his plans at this momentous hour.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-18
HEATLH BOARD SOON
 FINISHES BUSINESS
Dumps, Milk License and Drain.
 age Are Subjects Discussed

With no verbal battles or long drawn out speeches and only routine business transacted, the board of health adjourned yesterday afternoon at 5:35, one half hour after the meet ing had been called to order, thus equaling if not breaking all records for speed and efficiency. Everything was concise and to the point and with pr. George w. Bodley acting chair' man in the absence of Chairman H. s. Tallard, all matters were quickly dis posed of in a capable manner.
 At the recommendation of Dr. Reeks motion was passed that the reading of the reports of the em- ployes be waived to save time and trouble.
 owing to the fact that when the entire staff of employees of the board is assembled in the office provided for them there is insufficient working space, a motion was made and passed that one of the petitions be torn out to provide adequate room and to increase the efficiency which. under the prevailing conditions, is hardly possible.
 As numerous complaints have been registered relative to the water which. whenever there is rain storm floods to a depth of two or three feet small strip of land owned by the city on Oxford street, which runs parallel to the railroad tracks, the board recom- mended that the clerk get in touch with the board of public works by sending them a letter asking that a storm water sewer be put in making proper drainage possible.
 A report from the park commission to Dr. Reeks, informing him that the i city dump on Glen street has been l closed, was given considerable atten- tion as the other dumps in the city are also filling up rapidly. As. dumps are>an absolute necessity quick action must be taken and a new tract of ! land opened up. Dr. Bray suggested i that the upper pond of the late Joseph Towers on South Main street or a l tract of land belonging to J. J. Dona- 1 hue could be used. The matter was l referred to tho clerk for immediate 1 action.
 Milk License Suspended.
 The milk license of John Dobolow- ski was suspended until the conditions
 under which his milk is prepared for l sale are made more sanitary. Do- 1 bolowski was threatened several
 times by Milk Inspector B. D. Rad
 cliff but apparently to no avail for he still continued to bottle his milk in the kitchen under disgusting con- 1 ditions and refused to clean out his ] stables.
 It was voted on the recommenda-
 ton of M. H. Camp that the superin-
 tendent of health and the corporation l counsel unite in drafting ordinances i which will forbid the selling of land for building purposes until such land
 is properly equipped with an adequate
 drainage system and cesspools mak-
 ing the conditions sanitary.
 The city has received has received
 numerous complaints from persons
 who have purchased undeveioped land l of this sort and in many instances has
 been forced to pay the expense en-
 tailed in making the desired improve |, montS