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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
REAL TRAGEDY IN BIRD LIFE
Story of Long Vigil Kept by Scarlet
Coated Sonester for Missing
Mate Is Full of Pathos.

In the annals of bird lore nothing
can be found surprising in pathos the
story which comes from Tarlton, o.
For many weeks, close to the home Of
the writer, early and late there could
be heard The loud, clear call of bird
to his mate. With his scarlet coat in
strong contrast with hts surroundings
and his no less decided military bear
ing, he would perch on the topmost
twig of tall apple tree, and from his
coign Of vantage scan the little world
around him with his eagle eye, hoping
to glimpse the familiar form Of his
lost companion. His alert ear and eye
catching no sight or sound Of the abb
sent loved one, he would pour out his
soul In unavailing pleadings for her
return. The little singer In his untir-
ing song proclaimed the fact that he
was waiting with a hopeful heart.
One morning, while in quest Of the
early worm, he CHANGED to light upon g.
bush that stood by window opposite
the window of another house only a
few feet away, and, seeing his image
reflected so wildly and so close to him.
he few joyously at the apparition, be-
lieving it to be his long-lost mate. His
enthusiasm knew no bounds. Quick
and hard were tbs blows struck with
his horny beak and claws in his i'm
potent wrath until nightfull, 1hen he
sank to rest. The next morning at
early dawn he renewed his clarion
call, and came back to renew the bat
tie of the previous day with his de-
lusive image. This little tragedy In
the heart of the bird has been carried
on for five months. His flaming coat
Is just as bright and his kingly bear
Ing none the less striking, but a great
change has come over the spirit Of
the bird. BE gave no sign Of the bat.
tie royal that has ragged in his breast
for weary days and weeks, but his
song has fallen into silence.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
THE SEVEN BILLION
BOND BILL PASSED
NO VOICE RAISED AGAINST WAR
MEASURE ON FINAL VOTE
IN BOTH HOUSES.
Greatest Authorization for Bonds Ever
Contained IN a Bill Submitted TO
Any Legislative Body in
the World

Washington The bin authorizing the
issue OF $1,000. 900 900 worth OF bonds
and certificates 10 finance the United
States Ia the war and 20 afford 3d.
600 100000 loan TO the entente allies
was adopted unanimously by the
H0uee Of Representatives Saturday
April "a. and on April Il the senate
also approved the measure without a
dissenting vote. The measure had
been described as the greatest au-
thorlzatj0n for bonds ever contained
in a bill submitted 10 any legislative
body IN the world.
One member. Representative Lon.
don OF New York. the only Socialist In
congress. voted present
owing 10 general pairs and absen'
tees only 3S9 votes we're recorded for
the bill, but both Democratic Leader
Kitchin and Republican Leader Mann
announced that all their members
would have voted affirmatively II pres
ent.
or the elghty-four senators present
Tuesday night every one. including all
those who voted against war except
Senator Lane OF Oregon. who was alb
sent because OF Illness. recorded
themselves In favor OF providing the
funds 10 prosecute hostiiites. Nearly
all OF the twelve absentees were Ill.
The bin authorizes $4,000. 00O,0 900 in
bonds. OF which $1,000. 100000 will be
lent the entente countries. and ;he is
suance OF treasury certificates for S2.-
00.oo0.000 ultimately to be met by
increased taxation.
Consideration OF the ways OF produc-
ing new taxes TO meet in whole or IN
part the treasury certificates for 81
900. 10000 viii begin during the week
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

An old negro woman had lived with
a certain family in the South for many
years. One day her mistress had oc-
casion to reprimand her quite sharply
for something that had gone wrong
The negress said nothing at the time,
but little later her voice could be-
heard In the kitchen in shrlll vitupera-
ton of everything and everybody, with
a rafting accompaniment of pans and
kettles. So loud became the clamor and
so vindictive the ordinations that
Mrs. G. went hurriedly down to the
kitchen ''Why. Liza" she began, in
nmazement, "who on earth are you
talking tor" II amt talkin' to no..
body" the old negress replied, "but I
don't keer who in dis house hyars me Us
--Harper's Magazine
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
AdxIssd of Peace Move.

ngton.--Austrian and Bulgar-
ian representatives are endeavoring to
approach entente diplomats in Swift
zerlahd on the subject of peace.
Press dispatches on April II report
ing Bulgarian efforts In this line de-
veloped that 1t is known here not only
that Bulgaria has taken soundings,
but also that there has been similar
action in the name of Austria-Hun-
gary. Whether the two countries are
working separately or together is not
known. nor has any reference been
made to the attitude of Germany or
Turkey
Officials here see in the Austrian
and Bulgarian action merely an ex-
preston of WEAKNESS with the war
and anxiety to bring IL to an end
without, however. involving any indi-
cation OF desperation on their part
which would make them propose
terms acceptable to the entente. AS a
result there is every evidence that the
informal efforts now being made mark
merely a step in the long road that
WI tNtnNudu1 ttttu W ptdNt dut w
not offer hope OF real negotiations in
the near future
This opinion is strengthened by the
fact that the entente diplomats have
not accepted the suggestions made to
them for private conversations, but
have indicated, on the other hand, that
they viii not go into any such discus
sion blindfolded They have left the
impression that they stand on the gem
eral principles enunciated by their
government that the entente nations
viii not enter peace conference until |
their enemies have made public their
terms.
Independent soundings by Austria
and Bulgaria, even il entirely tenta-
tive. have attracted interest here. I
however. as showing the dlssatisfae-
lion OF those two governments with .
the course of the war and their appar-
emit anxiety TO negotiate directly and
not through the medium of Germany.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
Good Exercise.

II the calves Of your limbs need de-
veloping try the following exercise .
Stand erect raised on your toes ana
with hands clasped at the waist. Then
smartly swing the right foot backward
and upward as If you were trying to-
kick yourself with the heel. Assume
the first position again and repeat
with the left foot. With little prac-
tIce you viii actually perform the
kicking. Alternate, first right. then
left, in quickly active movements.
never, however, allowing the heel OF
either foot to sink to the floor, using
only the toes for support This exer-
else is splendid for the calves and viii
generally Timber up" the knee joints
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
DESTROYER TARGET
OF GERMAN U-D0AT
AMERICAN VESSEL ATTACKED BY
SUBMARINE HUNDRED MILES
SOUTH or REV YORK.
Believed That Rigid Patrol Has Been
Established or Atlantic Coast,
With Heavier Craft Operating
on Outer Circle.

Washington. Warning o. the prob
ahle presence % German submarine
on the Atlantic coast was sent broad
cast - afi slipa early Tuesday, April
II. upon receipt al the navy depart
ment OF IMPORT from the destroyer
Smith. on patrol duty. that a torpedo
had crossed her bows during the
night Following u The statement H.
aaed BY the department:
Reported from Fire Island light
ship 10 the naval stations AZ Boston
and New York at $50 a m. on the
l7th an enemy Submarine WIS., sighted
By the u. s. s Smith running appar.
emily submerged. Submarine nred a
torpedo at the y s. s. smith. which
missed her By uirty yards. The wake
az the tor2cs3o was plainly seen cross
ing tho how Submarine disap
peared
The incident serves to Illustrate the
fact that rigid patrol has been es-
sablis<hed on the Atlantic coast No
"details ~ It's operations have been
made ptGdic.
Presumably the destroyers and
heavier craft are operated on the
outer circle OF the patrol Motor
craft form the inner lines which are
being extended as rapidly ais suitable
boats rsn be equipped and provided
with erewp
Whether the presence OF the Ger
man submarine merely foreshadowsa
sporadic raid such as the U53 con
dncTed on the Now England coast. or
whether II IL the signal for the begin
ming OF a general submarine blockade
OF the Atlantic coast Is not known.
TIE attack by the u-boat r. Ger
many's first recognition Of the state OF
war declared by the United States. II
was stated in Germany soon after the
action OF congress that no aggressive
steps would be taken against the Unit.
cd States. Practically no American
ofnciais believed this statement. how.
ever, and steps 20 meet aggressive ac-
ton were taken az once. The prob.
ability OF submarine attack on unpro-
tested sabonrd cities and towns. raids
on shipping within sight OF American
shores and submarine blockade OF
Tho principal Atlantic ports with the
purpose OF terrorizing shipping and
people were expected.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
BULGAR|ANS SEEK
SEPARATE PEACE
ovERTURES MADE FOR SEPAR-
ATE PEACE TO THE ENTENTE
MINISTER'S IN SWITZERLAND.
Following Upon Report Of First Break
In Central Alliance Comes Report
that AUSTRIA Hungary VIII
Ask for Peace Terms.

London. - Reports from Swiss
source have been received in Rome
that the Bulgarian minister at Berne
has made oyertures to the entente
ministers with view to the conclu-
sion OF separate peace. says the Elk
change Telegraph's Rome correspond
ent. on April IL.
Similar adyices regarding Bulgaria
are sent by the Exchange Telegraph
representative at Lausanne. He re-
ports that the Gazette OF that city
states II has learned that semiofficial
Bulgarian delegates are in Switzer-
land endeavoring to arrive at basis
for separate peace with representa-
tives of the entente.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
Utahns Are LOYAL.

Salt Lake City.-Support of Utah
and its citizens in the movement for
conservation and mobilization of re-
sources in preparation for wars de-
mands was pledged at a meeting held
Saturday night at the tabernacle. Utah
will not only furnish men for the army
and navy, but its share of foodstuffs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
ARGENTINA seIzss SHIPS.
VIII be Concentrated In Inner Harbor
OF Buenos Aires Under Guard.

Buenos Aires-The government has
ordered the concentration in the inner
harbor OF Buenos Aires OF all the Ger
man vessels now In Argentine waters.
A special guard will be placed over
them. These vessels comprise the
Seydlitz. Patagonia. Holger. Granada,
Bahrenfeid. Jenfeld. Nauplia. Bahia
Blanca. Lowenburg. Santa Clara, So
villa and Maunsa
Austrian steamers now in Argentine
waters are the Erodiad at Buenos
Aires and Siam ut Rosario.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
Set Example OF Simple LIvIno.

Washington Mrs. Wilson. wife of
the president; Mrs, Marshall. wife Of
the vice president, and the wives of
members OF the cabinet. have agreed
to reduce their scale OF living to the
simplest possible form. in order to set
an example to other women of the
country.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
SHIPPING Along Border.

El Paso. Texas. Mexican snipers
frod on United States army patrols
Thursday near Fabens. Texas, thirty
two miles below III Paso. the Ameri-
can patrols returning the Are and hit
ting one Mexican soldier
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
RUSSIAN WOMEN TO VOTE.
VIII Have Part In Conduct Of Affairs
Of New Government.

London "A PetrogEad dispatch says
that The congress OF tho council OF
workers, soldiers and delegates has
adopted a report regarding the con,
siitaent assembly. which makes the
following recommendations.
The assembly shall be convened AZ
Peirogfad a. early a. possible on the
principle Of universal suffrage. The
army shah take part Ia The elections
like the rest q the population. but
the active army shall vote separately
Women shall have tho same voting
rights a. men. The qualifying age
for TIE vote shall be twenty years.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
Austrian Premier win Resign.

Copenhagen.--Acc to Wien
ma dispatch to the Deutsche Tages
zeltunS OF Berlin. Count Henry Clam
MARITIME. the Austrian premier, is sui
fering from influenza and viii retire
shortly from the premiership.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
Reclaim Arid and Swamp Lands.

Washington.-As a stimulus to food
production Senator Borah of Idaho
has introduced bill providing for
reclamation of arid and swamp lands,
and proposing issuance of $25,000,000
OF federal treasury certificates, ex-
changeable for bonds of reclamation
districts organized
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

Chicago. general police
order effective in Chicago on April H.,
police officers are visiting all saloons,
hotels. lodging houses and places
where unemployed men are generally
found and are notifying all able
bodied men who are not at work that
they must secure employment within
ten days or be sent 20 the workhouse.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
Turks Intern U. s. eunboat.

Amsterdam.-The American guard
ship Scorpion has been interned at
Constant:nople by the Turkish gov
eminent. according to news dispatch
from the Turkish capital, quoting the
Turkish newspaper Subah.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

Although British railroads rank
fourth among the nations in regard to-
mileage, they carry more passengerS'
every year than are carried in an
other country.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

WashIngton-An investigation to
arrive at a uniform system for caring
for dependent families OF men enlist
ing in the army or navy VIII be un-
dertaken by the chamber OF commerce
OF the United States.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
rwe SUSPECTS Arrested.

Elephant Butte. n. M.--Two strang-
ern. an Austrian aud German. we're
arrested here and are bein held under
suard by detail Of company X,
Fourth Texas Infantry. which com
pany is guarding the dam.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
The Rare Bird

"Brains are common commod--
ity."
''That so?'
"Yes. What I'm always looking for
is man who knows how to use his
brains"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
Recruits cIassed as Volunteers.

Washington.--All men enlisting In
the regular army or the national
guard In the present emergency were
assured in an announcement by Secre.
tary Baker on April ~ that they
would be kept in service only for the
period OF the war.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

Washington. President Wilson has
invited a group of leading men from
different parts OF the country to meet
in Washington April 81 to consider
means OF financing the American Ma
tional Red Cross.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
AneRlcA TO AID RUSSIA.
Viii Go 70 Almosf Any length 70
Asses New psuoerztie Regime.

waehington.--Th American gov
ernment IL only awaiting definite
word from Russia as 10 the needs Of
fha, nation before taking hetlve steps
10 strengthen the new government
and make more effective rs resistance
20 Germany. No specific request FOR
assistance has been received.
II Il taken toF granted that a large
sun win b lent 70 Russia II Il Is de-
sired because Il Is agreed that the
United States SHOULD go 70 aimoss any
lengths 10 assist the new democratic
regime there.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

BOSTON MAJOR General Wood. I'd.
dressing the american Cotton Waste
Exchange here Tuesday. said the
United States would not fsifll its duty
IN this war until Il had sent men to
the front
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

Washlngton.--The council OF ma
tional defense on April 10 requested
state governors to name state defense
councils to work with the natiora!
council in furthering repareduess
plans.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
May Again Change Name OF Capital

Amsterdam. - German correspond
ents on the Russian and Swedish from.
tiers repor, that the Russian provi.
sional government intends to change
the name OF the capital back TO ST,
Petersburg.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

what is the death rate In this Vi.
ciniv?"
"Weli. stranger, l haven't got the
exact figures but I reckon you can
Ne as cheap here as anywhere In the
world"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20

Porto Allegro. Brazil "A mob at
tackled z79 German houses Tuesday
rigsit, tore down German flags and
SMASHED the Windows Afterwards
csrcatBfes q The German emperor
Tere NAILED 70 the walls
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
GERMANS SUFFER- HEAVY loss


Probationary suffered another
crushing blow upon the western front
when forty miles of the strongest part
OF her line we're ~rosted from her
with an estimated loss OF nearly lOo.-
eot killed. wounded and prisoners as
result OF the opening Monday Of the
French offensive.
The attack began along twenty
eve mile front from Scissors TO
Rheims, extending the great western
battle distance OF close TO 100
miles. more than onethird OF the
mighty line from Switzerland TO the
sea.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-20
RalIroaas Expect Inereassd Ratss.

Washington. Indications are that
the Interstate commerce commission
will act within the next few days up.
Oh the petitions OF the railroads OF the
country asking for an increase OF rs
per cent ia freight rates.
The Washington times., 1917-03-13
LehIgh Plans Improvement.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad plans
to spend $5.OOO.OOO or more in the
current year on intensive develop
ment" work, which will strengthen
the physical condition of the prop
erty and incidentally add to its earn
ing power, while 1t will not increase
capital obligations or foreshadow, as
some persons apparently believe. re-
duction in dividends to stockholders.
And It is more than probable that the
increased expenditure on property
will be Offset by increased profits
from the company's coal business.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad owns the
stock of the Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pany, which operates largo mines in
the anthracite field, selling the out
put to a third corporation. the Le-
high Valley Coal Sales Company. thus
complying to the law relative to trans
portation of company-owned coal
The tonnage controlled directly and
through affiliated interests ap-
proaches 100000 a year.
The Washington times., 1917-03-13

The receipt of more than $4,000 900
in gold from Canada at the close OF
last week and yesterday brought the
total. imports of the precious metal
since January 1 to more than $780,
100000, and placed this country In
possession of more than 80 per cent
of the worlds total gold supply, or an
increase over the stock held here just
before the outbreak of the war of
more than SO per cent.
In the last two years the stock OF
gold in the United States increased
more than 81. .OOO, ,OO0, 900 to about 49,
900, 900, 900, which is more than double
the amount held ten years ago. In
addition to the great increase In gold
holdings in the last two years, this
country has bought back from Europe
more than $4,000. 100000 OF American
securities.
The Guaranty Trust Company
points out that by adopting a policy
OF enlightenment, as approved by the
Federal Reserve Board, in the matter
of loans to foreign governments, we
are lending back to our customers
abroad a reasonable proportion OF the
gold received from them, and in do
ing so are guaranteeing the perma-
nence of our trade relations with
them, at the same time averting the
penalties of overspeculation.
The Washington times., 1917-03-13
ONLY ONE STOCK TRADED IN
TTODAY'S SESSION.
Gas Changed
Hands in Odd Lots-Bonds
Show But Little Demand.
Sales Include $1,000 Worth
of Capital Traction-Riggs
National Bank Declares 13
Per Cent Dividend.

Only one stock was traded in al
today's session of the Washington
Stock Exchange. This was Washing
ington Gas, and was only in odd lots
In az thirty shares changed hands al
T6. The offering on quotation lots
was lowered from yesterdays figure
of IS to 75%, with the best bid T5
The stock was in demand yesterday
at 76E.
Bonds showed but little better de-
mand than stocks. Sales included a
81 900 Capital Traction Company 5 al
1O5, a $1,000 Potomac consolidated
at 1OOb and $1,000 OF the same at
10O%, and a $500 Washington Gas g.
which sold after call at 105h.
There were few price changes in
either stocks or bonds.
Announcement was made today of
the declaration of a regular semi-an-
nual dividend of 13 per cent on the
stock OF the Riggs National Bank.
The dividend is payable April. 1e
to shareholders of record March 81.
Transfer books are to be closed from
April i to April 16.
The Washington times., 1917-03-13
NAMED TO OPLAN FOR
GUARDS RECEPTION
Committee Appointed on Seat.
ing and Ushers, and Addi-
tionaI Contributions.

The appointment OF q committee on
seating and ushers, and additional
contributions TO the fund being rails
ed for the reception to the District
guardsmen March 21 at the l. street
armory, were announced today.
ChaiBman Henry Lansburgh, of the
finance committee, said that one
fourth OF the amount desired already
had been subscribed The contribu-
tlons at noon today totaled $3.50.
The committee on seating and ush-
ers is headed by Richard l. Lamb
as chairman and Clarence v. Sayer,
vice chairman. The members include
Harry Almond, John B. Bardroff,
John NJ. Cherry, M. o. Chance, s. N.
Darragh, p. B. Fletcher, Lieut.. Col.
A. E. Brooks, II. Clifford Bangs, Will
liam Clabaughn Harry Claflin, Capt.
J. p. Daily, Raymond Evans, the Rev.
A. C. Garner, Murray Clifford, Harry
Grove, Charles B. Jarvis, w. Seaton
Kent, Capt John Gallagher, Joseph
Harvey, Benjamin Tubman, Lee Har-
ris. Edward J. McQuade, George H.
Mcdonald, oliver Metzerott, Roy l..
Neuhauser, John Slavin, Major John
c. Whitaker, Lieut.. George A. Won
Dachenhausen, Capt. d. v. Chisholm,
Charles O'Neill, Henry K. Simpson,
Arthur Carr, Benjamin Davis, John L.
McGrew, Capt. Edward H. Grove,
Capt. A. Cook, and w. A Bowling.
The Washington times., 1917-03-13
HIRES SCHOOL DICTATOR
Cleveland VIII Pay Educational su.
pervIsor S12, 900 a Year.

CLEVELAND, March 13-Septem
Der 1, DIR. Frank Z. Spaulding will
become absolute dictator over the
public schools of the. Sixth City
Thereby the city sets aside the school
board to try an experiment. DR..
Spauldirg will receive $4,000 a year,
said to be the most ever paid a school
head in the United States.
One of the first things DR.. Spauld-
ing will do, he says, is to test all
teachers' efficiency, weed them out,
and raise all salaries of those re-
naming. He has been head Of the
Minneapolis schools, where he put the
school board to one side. except In
discussing policies.
There, also, he abolished all stand.
ing committees OF the board and
handled all executive matters him.
self. used his own text books, and
paid the royalties to the school fund.
gave normal school students jobs as
cadet" teachers, with pay. threw the
school buildings wide open to the
public for meetings, held staff meet
ings OF teachers, started "opportu-
nifty rooms" for backward students,
doubled the number OF kindergsrtens,
and placed them under a competent
director.
He also mapped out a school build
ing program covering a period OF
years. established two-year high
school courses for commercial and
technical students, and made induce
ments to keep boys and girls in
school when they showed signs Of
quitting.