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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-03-01

The garments, trimmed in royal pur-
pie, were sent to the monarch as a
present by the Berkeley maid. More
than twelve yards of tatting, the work
of Miss Sutcliffe, adorn the pajamas.
The young seamstreSs is the daugh-
ter of George Sutcllffe, a Berkeley
man. and the family is of
English descent.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
ANOTHER CRISIS
IS LOOMING UP
REPORTED THAT SPAIN AND
ENGLAND ARE NEAR THE
BREAKING POINT
British Ambassador Has Been Sent
Out OF spain According to Re-
ports From Madrid.
by CHAs. p. STEWART.

BUENOS AIRES, April f2.-lndi-
cations of serious crisis between
England and Spain were contained
in Madrid dispatches received here
today.
They declare that the British am
hassador ut Madrid has been sent to
the frontier ON n special train.
Despite denial of the foreign min
ister. it is said Spain expelled him
because of the suspicion that he was
fomenting revolutionary plots
against the monarchy.
The Spanish ambassador to AR
sentine was advised by his govern
ment that Spain has withdrawn the
bulk of her troops from Africa
Twenty-nine thousand men have al
ready been landed at home ports.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
GETS DOWN To WORK TODAY

AUSTIN, Texas, April 12.-The
house appropriations committee, aug
nented by new members, get down
to real work today. In addition to
approving appropriations for the sew
eral large state institutions SUBJ
COMMITTEES WAS created to confer with
the attorney general as 20 rev
and uniform phrase covering sap
port and maintenance" ut these in
stitutions. This action was made
necessary by the holdings of the
court in the celebrated chicken sal
ad" eases, wherein il was held that
the governors salary was $4,000 a
year and no mere, seeking a reason
whereby claims and maintenance
may be iiberalized SO that various
articles necessary may he included in
that clause and not be refused by
the restricted language OF the courts.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
PEACE
COMING NOW
ENGLISH PRIME MINISTER
SPEAKS TO AMERICAN CLUB
IN LONDON TO-DAY.
A REAL PEACE IS NEAR
Believes That the Entry of Ameri-
ca Into the War VIII Soon
Bring the Conflict
to An End.
BY ED l.. KEEN.

LONDON, April 12.-"I can see
peace coming now-not a peace
which is merely the beginning OF
another war, but a real peace"
That was the salutation Premier
Lcyd-George sent to America today.
1t was part of a feeling tribute
which the English prime minister
paid to the United States in /
tumultuous demonstration meeting
of the American Luncheon club to-
day. Scores of British notables
we're there and American Ambassa-
dor Page presided.
II am proud the prime minister
said. feelingly, 10 salute America
as one of our companions at arms.
| am glad of it. am proud of
ii. / am not glad of it merely be-
cause OF the stupendous resources
oil your country and because of the
support you will render us, but 7
rejoice as democrat at the advent
Of the United States into the final
stamp and seal of character in the
conflict. We rejoice that America
has won the right to be at the
, peace conference table when the
| terms are fixed. ="
The kaiser promised that Prus-
sia would be democratic after the
war" the prime minister declared
| whimsically.
| "The United States has the noble
credit of having never been engaged
liza war except for liberty" the
| premier continued. ''and this is the
| greatest struggle for liberty OF
| which she ever embarked. Ameri
| cas- entrance into the war means
something more than the waging o.
an effective war. She will insure
beneficial peace.
81 am glad America has alread,
sent naval and military experts Il
confer" the premier declared, annie
cheers. Americas glorious hell
was illustrated in the guns used il
Mondays victory"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
To WAGE WAR
ON U-B0ATS
JAPAN AND AMERICA WILL
WORK TOGETHER IN WAR
RING ON RAIDERS
Fleets of the Two Governments
Will Join in Clearing the
Pacific OF German
Submarines

WASHINGTON, April 12.--Amer-
lea and Japan, papers indicated
this afternoon. will link hands in
suppressing any submarine or raider
in the Pacific. sAs one OF the Allies
Japan will have the help of this gov
Iernment," a prominent official inti-
mated to the United Press today.
While for obvious military rea-
sons the plan of cooperation is not
fully outlined for either ocean. it
is deemed likely. however, that the
procedure will be the same on both
sides, the United States helping to
clear the ship lanes.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
BY RoBT. j. BENDER.

WASHINGTON, April IL. - To
smash the German U-boat blockade
the United States will virtually
bridge the Atlantic.
Plans for the construction Of g.
900 small wooden boats--the most
tremendous marchant ship building
program ever undertaken - have
been completed and approved by the
president. The boats are to be used
III transporting food and supplies to
entente ports. This is Americas an
swer to Premier Loyd-George's APP
peal:
''The ultimate success Of the allied
cause depends, in my Judgment. on
solving the tonnage difficulties
which confront u.s.
The government shipping board
has already sent ut a call for 15O,-
900 lunbermen and wood workers to
begin the task at once.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
ALLIED TROOPS
SMASH FORWARD
TROOPS STORM AND
CAPTURE NEARLY MILE OF
GERMAN TREN CHES
CLEAR TOP V|MY R|OGE
Over Ground Covered With Snow
and Sltlsh the British and Ger
mans Battle Man to Man to-
day--Fighting Violent.
Bv WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS

WITH THE Bk11ISd AhM1Eso
IN THE FIELD, April l2.-The Ca
padians earned new honors today in
a monstrous advance along the Brit
ish front on Nimy Ridge. Dashing
forward impetuously they stormed
and captured nearly mile OF Ger
man trenches running south iron.
the German eommandant house
near Fafbus woods.
II was along this line of defense
thai the German forces had been
cleaned out in desperate flghting
since the first sweep forward OF the
Canadians cleared the top OF Vimy
ridge. Headquarter' report snow
that still more ground is being cap
tured.
II was over ground OF inches OF
snow and slush, in cold, wet weather
that the British and Germans bat
He'd man to man today with the best
man steadily winning.
"0ur advance still continues
,ead the official front report.
A stiffening resistance alohs 'he
line from Lens to St Quentin
showed the Teutons desperately
striving to stop the encroachlhs
wave of the English and French ad'
vance.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
FIGHT OVER
ARMY MEASURE
PACIFIST SENTIMENT Is GROW-
ING STRONGER IN HOUSE
REPRESENTATIVES,.
.HARD FIGHT LOOMS UP
While the Opposition TO Army Bill
Is Strong Friends of Measure
Believe That 1t Will He
Passed BY House.
BY CARL D. GRoAT.

WASHINGTON, April 12-Threats
of serious fight over the general
staff army bill grew in congress
today.
Majority Leader Kitchin in sound
ing the anti-conseription sentiment
found it very strong. Friends of
the draft system are dwindling, but
most of them still believe President
Wilson will force the bill through.
The senate met today with practi-
cally g clean slate. The house did
rot meet. Tomorrow 1t will take
up and pass. according to Kitchin,
the seven billion dollar bond bill
this country's first step in the world
war. The hours of debate on the
kill are not expected to be limited.
House leaders will make no efforts
to shut off the speeches. but it is
proposed that the house will stay
in session, even until tomorrow
night. until the bill passes.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
BOATS IN
The PACIFIC
AAiNG TO SHIPPING AT SEA
flashed OCT FROM COAST
RADIO STATIONS.
||IlI|DA NOT KNOWN
I ihofilation Is Available show
'as the Location of Reported
suonarines---Ships on
the Lookout,

sAN FRANCISCO, April 12.-That
aiaA t-boats are operating or
W 'o operate i'll the Pacific is the
sang flashed TO all vessels at sea
:. " naval radio stations along
Faflllc coast. following a warn
u mat effect from the navy de-
,saent ! at Washington.
.As message seat out by Captain
'a'S' Of the Twelfth naval district
ssed San Francisco people to the
~ menace as they have never
abused Since the beginning of
European war. "
,as' now definite is the informa-
'"a or on what the navy depart
D''ea Its warning is not known.
any information available
as 10 the location of the oper-
" base or of the reported
as on Instructions from Cap
o"l'ef naval radio stations to-
49,, D' 'he navy departments
/, cracking out over the Pa
n lieutenant Commander Woods
4a'se OF the work and today
N, 1efs'ood ~ that all ships within
Isn,' 'aaee received the word. A
III VI vessels reported that they
l. asked their lights as soon as
k--1ns was issued and were
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
THREE MEN ARE
DASHED To DEATH
WORkHEN INSTANTLY KILLED
WHEN CROWDED ELEN Aioh
FALLS THREE STORIES.
Accident Occurred Early Today nj
the Plant OF the Goodyear 1ire
and Rubber Company--Nine
Men Are Injured.

AKRON. Ohio, April i2'--thre
men were instantly killed and nihe
we're injured at the Goodyear ire
and Rubher company's plant early
this morning when an elevator zen
three stories. Twelve men anu u
boa,, bydra,,,ic press were on fhe
elevator. A cable snapped.
Company officials are fe''''''''
.,h,,, ,iyipo ont information and nc
causc OF the confusion IL is 'mpo'si-
ble 10 immediately get names "
these killed and injured.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
TO BRIDGE ATLANTIC
WITH MERCHANTMEN
Started at Once. Three Thousand Ships Are to be
Built to be Used in Carrying Food and Supplies to
the Entente Allies. Virtually Span the Atlantic

Congress has authorized $50. .OOO.-
900 to start the program and viii
be asked for $500, 1000. 900 more.
The first thousand ships are to
be completed il eighteen months
and immediately thereafter 1000
more are to be ordered. Each xes-
sci will be of 5000 tons with
speed Of eighteen knots an hour.
The government proposes to rum
them in such fashion that they Will
constitute virtually a pontoon bridge
across the eaone boat every three
miles.
The number is expected to exhaust
the most valiant efforts or U-boat
commanders to cut off supplies to
England and France.
Work on ways for the ships has
already begun at Jacksonville. Fla,
Beaumont. Texas, and half dozen
other points.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
To READ WILSON'S
SPEECH IN SCHOOLS

NEW ORLEANS, April 1a.-Pres-
ident Wilson'S address to congress.
upon orders of the school directors.
will be read in the public schools OF
this city to let all the pupils know
what the government is fighting for.
Other cities in this state and Missis-
sippi are expected to educate the
school children accordingly.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP
ELEPHANT BUTTE DAM

III, pasO, Texas. April i2.---An
.a,,nt was made to dynamite Eie-
,,h.nt Butte dam, New MeNico's mii-
l;o, dollar dam, by German ana Aus
ito, spies. but was frustrated b,
,,oops, according to reports recei'eo
-. this afternoon. The dynaniters
,,.re arrested by guards and are be
ina held.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
AUSTRIA ASKS POPE
TO MOVE FOR PEACE,

ROME, Apr I2.--Austria is press
ing Pope Benedict to move for.
peace among the European beliiscr-
ents. according to an authenticated
report in Vatican circles today.
The report asserted that the Holy
Father was refusing to proceed now
for "diplematie reasons"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
BULGARIA SEEKING TO
MAKE SEPARATE PEACE

LONDON, April i2.--an exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Lausanei
Sw witzcgland, asserted that it was sta
ted semi-offieially that Bulgarian del
eaates were in switzerland and en-.
deayorina to reach "a separate peace
with Representatives OF the entente
GoYrnments.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
Fresh REPORTS OF
RAIDER IN ATLANTIC

pI1ENOs AIRES. April lz'--hu-
o,s of raiders and submarines
,,ara revived here today in the re-
aortea sinking of an Argentine saii-
i.a vessel Off the Brazilian coast
The reports obtained here diu not
nneeifv the vessels name or whe'hel
-. ,,as sunk in wreck, by raid
or or by submarine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
|||M0RED GERMANY
| WANTS PEACE WITH j, s,
,rently Authentic Reports Indicate that the Imperial
w government Has Made Overtures to the United
States Asks that Col. House be Sent to the Hague
For Secret Conference.

state department declared toda,
that II has received no peace over.
lures, official or otherwise, from
Germany and had no reason TO be-
lieve any were en- route.
The department added that this
government is not ready for such
oycrtures. and left the inference that
the Administrations view is against
a separate peace.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
BULGARS BREAK
WITH AMERICA
REPORTED ACTION OF BUIGA-
RIA CAUSED NO SURPRISE
AMONG OFFICIALS
No Official Word of Rupture Has
Been Received AT the State
Department, 1t Mas
Announced

WASHINGTON, April 12,-Bul-
garia's reported action in breaking
off relations With the United States
was received here in official and
diplomatic circles With no surprise,
At the state department 1t was said
that no Official word OF rupture had
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
BERLIN DECLARES THE
BRITISH SUFFER HEAVILY

BERLIN, Apr 12.-British forces
are suffering heavy losses on the
western front and preliminary sue
cesses are balanced by counter
thrusts by the German troops, ac-
cording to today's announcements
from the war department.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
.R|OT|MG BREAKS OUT
IN BRAZILIAN TOWN

RIO JANEiRo, April f3.--Seri-
Gus rioting at Saopanlo marked the
continuance of public demonstrations
i'm favor of war with Germany. The
proponents of war attacked houses
of German born residents Of Saop-
aulo and police reserves were called
out. Reports received here early
today assert that Il number of citi-
zens had been killed and wounded
in resisting guards.
For results. advertise in the Light
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12

COPENHAGEN, April 2.--Appar-
elly positive reports were reeeise'i
= today that the German foreign
.sie was making oyertures to the
,aa, States. II is understood
- negotiations are seeking peace
sseen the two nations.
u further details were available.
ofcial circles manifested the most
,eue interest in the reports. 1t Is
nasrstood that Secretary Of state
,p,iug has already received over
ps from unofficial sources.
The proposition as reported here
m the United States government
end Colonel +. NJ. House to The
Rge for secret unofficial con-
nrace."
Cerniany's terms were not speci-
II in the report received here, but
i hinted that there has ben no
bnge in her position as outlined
The German embassy in Washing
n early in December. At that
ns Germany limited that the ques-
m of indemnity for Belgium would
II he an unsurmountabie obstacle
peace, but plainly insisted upon
L frtarG to her status quo before
a war, including the return of her
elaaies or Encouragement of all
tlserents' colonial possessions.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
|RaIEST BATTLE OF WAR
IS SOON To BE 5IAn'EU

H., April I2.-The greatest
Es "e war is coming soon.
'""y has her reserves ,e.,,
~. !" hnri her whole forces
''e allied line on the wester.
|ss a. 'f'iing to General Man
an 'of ,a of military operations,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12

PHILADELPHIA April 12.-Phii-
In McNally was killed and one other
man was injured in an explosion in
the high-explosive building of the
Frankfort arsenal late last night, 1t
was learned today.
"Purely accidental" WAS the cause
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12

come At the Bulgarian legation it
was stated that no news of any kind
had reached the delegation from
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12

probably later $50 will continue the
war department said today in an
swer to inquiries as to whether re-
cruiting had ceased.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
ONE MAN IS KILLED IN
EXPLOSION IN ARSENAL

attributed by Major Joseph II. Pc
lot.
Conclusive evidence has been
found, he said. that shows the ac-
cident Was caused by the careless re-
moval Of II timer from shell fuse.
\ number of employees working
In the same building were not hurt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
10 RECRUIT GUARDS
TO FULL STRENGTH

WASHINGTON. April IRE
oruiting of the National Guard to
one hundred in the company and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12

PARIS, April l2.--Violen' l,sn', tla,
-, a,anr the entire French front
was reported by the war otiiee - =,
nav insicating the probable start OF
. Erencb offensive to effect a june
t,on with the British push, p---------,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
RAIDER IL SIGHTED
OFF, SOUTH AMhh'' =

RIO JANElRo, April ls~iHe
steamer caronne, arriving he''
cay. reported sighting a ' ''''
raider, southbound. off Mon's''''''
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12
.PENF|ELO IN PARIS
ON HIS WAY HOME

PARIS. April 12.--Frederlek 'n-
field. American ambassador 10 que
tria-uungary, arrived in PARIS 'oo"y
cnroute to Washington
He would not comment OH ~.
break in relations between Amer ie'
and Austria.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-04-12

keeping a sharp lookout for peri
scopes.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-12-14
Vacancies Filled.

The Office OF village marshal and
ex-officio road overseer of Rathdrum
was declared vacant by the village
trustees at their meeting Monday
evening. The reason given was that
w. S. Gill, who has been holding the
Office, has recently been engaged in
work which has taken him out of
town much of the time. The board
appointed w. A. Poisson to the Office,
subject to the approval of his bond.
Vacancies on the library board
caused by destinations of appointment
by Mrs. w. A. Cochran and Mrs. b. E.
Kyle. were filled by appointing Mrs.
LIE. kirkpatrick and Mrs. N. Taylor.
The library board meets at the library
the last Saturday evening of each
month.
The board approved the payment,
Nov 80, of s, L. Farnsworth's bill OF
$178 so for 2l0 sacks of cement for
the reservoir. Other bills allowed
were: J. Beck, angle irons for reser-
yor. So; Rathdrum Electric Co., Nov.
lights, $79 So.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-12-14
Local Paragraphs.

Snow and rain are alternating this
week.
The Rathdrum Meat Co. shipped a
car of cattle and hogs to Spokane last
week.
The Presbyterian aid society is an
nounced to meet with Mrs. Julia
McNett next Thursday afternoon.
The show was cancelled at the Star
last night. Tomorrow night comes
the great, 6-reel, Red Cross war
picture, "Mothers of France"
A very enjoyable party was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Berges last Friday evening IN fare.
well to Zollie Waddell, who had
enlisted IN the goth Engineers.
Other young men present, who had
also enlisted, were Roy Brackln and
Geo. Cron of Athol.
A new lock pouch mail service was
started Yesterday on N. P. train No.
305 from Rathdrum to Spokane. The
service was obtained by the efforts of
Postmaster Fred Fl. Bradbury and
enables one to get letters to Spokane
several hours earlier than heretofore
and to get an answer back the follow.
ing morning.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-12-14

Lakes this week. Mr.. Hattenhp,,
disposed OF his 800 acre farm near
conrad Montana, last fa'l, and is
located at Spokane for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Doliver arrived
from Valley. Wash, last week tn
visit Mr. Delivers sisters, Mrs. w
W. Bennett and Mrs. !. j. Sehwinge.
Ter Mr. Dolliver has sold his farm
at Valley.
Mrs. S. A. Gary, formerly OF this
place, but now at Haines CITY.
Florida, states they are having
beautiful summer weather there.
The oranges and grape fruit are lust
rlpening ard are delicious eating
when freshly picked, Roses and wild
flowers bloom in profusion and wild
game and fish abound.
VIM. Neustel has placed a few
sample ears of dent corn beside those
left by Henry Meyer at the Rathdrum
State bank. They are different
variety and later, but, like the others,
are samples of the larger varieties
grown in this locality. Mr.. Neustel
Is one of the Rathdrum prairie.
farmers who has successfully raised
corn to maturity for several years,
selecting the seed each season for the
next years planting.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-12-14
Death of Mrs. L. S. Kiel.

Mrs. L. S. Kiel died at her home in
Rathdrum last Monday after a long
illness. The body was shipped
Wednesday to the old home in Mime
sofa for interment.
Emily Cnmmins was born at
Ypsala nti Mich, March 5, 1841; died
Dec. 10, 1917, aged rs years, 8 months,
5 days. She was united in marriage
at Platteyille, Wis, Feb. "a, 1864, to
Levi S. Kel, to which union there
were born five children-Ben E. Kyle
of Rathdrum, Idaho, Leslie L. Kyle
of E Paso. Texas, Mrs. w. j.
Atwood of Lynd, MIMI, Mrs. Amy
e. Reinhart of Rathdrum. Idaho, and
one daughter deceased, the late Mrs.
Alberta Simon of Marshall, MINI.
Mrs. Kiel was life long member of
the M. e. church and was buried in
that faith, funeral services being held
at Rathdrum, Ida, by the Rev. j. G.
Carrick. The remains were taken to
Marshall, Mimi, on n. 2. train No.
2, Dec. II, accompanied by the hus-
band, Levi S. Kiel, and son and
daughter, Ben E. Kyle and Mrs Amy
Reinhart.
Mrs. Kiel leaves to mourn her loss
a husband, two sons, two daughters
and nine grandchildren. She was a
sterling character, lovable mother
and wife and fine neighbor, and her
loss will be greatly felt in the
community 10 which she was known
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-12-14

Undertaken O. w. Stone of Rath-
drum was called to Spirit Lake the
latter part of last week to take charge
of the body of VIM. f. Herriott, who
died at the hospital there last Friday
morning from injuries received in a
logging camp. The body was shipped
to Portland in care of a brother,
Henry Herriott of Utah. The de.
ceased leaves family living 10 Port
land.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-12-14
Notice to Our Trade.

Until further notice, our Feed
grinder, will operate, each week, on
Saturday only. All grists coming IN
during the week will be held until
that day, when they will Oe ground
10 the order in which they were
eceived. Any unfinished work will
be continued on Monday following.
-Rathdrum Grain & Supply Co.