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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
CONFESSES ON DEATH BED
TO MURDER rs YEARS AGO
fEv Associated Press.

COLUMBIA. MISS. March 10th:
shsriifS Office here o-day revealed that
Joseph Beard. AN aged farmer who lived
near here. and who died last sunday,
confessed pn his death bed that twenty
five wears aro he AMI two other men
murdered William Buckley. in this Sec
ton for which crime William purvis.
who lives in Lamar County. Miss,
escaped death hy hanging only because
tho moose abort his neck slipped after
tnr trap had been sprung. Buckley
and = brother. according to the story,
revealed IL the authorities informa-
ttoG concerning secret band or
"w hitecappers." who operated III this
section in 1852. and shortly afterwards
i:uc<ley vas shot from ambush.
purviS WAS convicted of the murder
after a sensational trial. and was SEN
fenced to b. hanged. hundreds gath
cred 20 witness tn: execution, hut after
tho trap MAS sprung the moose slipped
and purvis fell from the scaffold un-
harmed. Many q. the spectators. super
Stitous over the thwartcd execution. in
duced the authorities to place Purvis
IN Jail. and an appeal to the Governor
resulted in commute tioR of his death
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Prof. Herfzog Praises
This Perfect Laxative
/ =. CaidweWs Syrup Pepsin
ar, Idea! Re aedy for
Consultation.

In every family there is moro or less
occasion for 81 laxative remedy. It Is
to meet this need that DR.. Caldw ellis
Syrup pepsn is prepared. and that this
combination OF simple laxative herbs
with pepsin fulnlls its purpose is
proven by it's place In thousands OF
American homes.
Prof. +. J. &. HertzoG. the we'll
known linguist, 234i North OTianna ST.
Philadelphia. Pa. wrote to Dr Caldwell
that he has used DIR. caldwcll's Syrup
Pepsin In his household with excellent
results and that he and his family con
slider IL indeed a friend in need. and
always keep Il bottle OF 1t on hand.
Constipation is the direct cause OF
much serious illness and is "A condition
that should never be neglected. Harsh
cathartics and violent purgatives
should mover be employed 10 relieve
constipation. because the worry violence
of their action shocks the entire sys-
tom. a mild laxative. such as, Dr.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Is far pre-
fcrable. being mild and gentle in its
action. without gripping or other pain
or discomfort: It's freedom from all
opiatc or narcotic drugs makes IL an
ideal remedy for children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH: SUNDAY MARCH IL, 1917

last session. Another Hill which will
De passed IL tho administration ear,
muster sufficient votes In Congress Is
the bill to amend the act creating tho
United States Shipping Board no as TO
give the President authority to cam
mandecr American merchant vessels
and shipyards In times OF war.
Should this country become involved
In the European war within the next
few weeks. or during tho time Con-
Sress is i'm session. it Is expected that
all measures necessary to prosecute
that war to Il successful conclusion will
be enacted BY Congress. no matter
whether the House be organized by
the Republicans or the Democrats.
Ono OF the most Important measures
which is to come before Congress. par
ticularlS in view OF tho recent dis
closures In regard to foreign relations.
is the universal military training bill.
Undoubtedly il will receive far more
support than II could have received
even Il few. months ago.
or the Presidents program for the
last session OF Congress there still re-
main the railroad bills. the corrupt
practices bill and the webb bin per-
hitting tho establishment of combine
ton selling agencies abroad by Amcri-
can interests. Undoubtedly these
measures will receive consideration.
There has been strong opposition TO
all of them. however. and 1t will take
time and amendment TO put them
through.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Jackson Monument
Not Provided For
+ Finance Committee Fails to Garry
CHy's Subscription Forward
in Ne,D Budget.

Tho bulge; rs adopted by the
Common Council docs not carry for
ward the item OF $4,000 for the
Stouewall Jackson Monument, for
which the city is pledged. and for
which the monument association has
already obligated itself.
At the request of tho Stoncwali
Jackson Monument Association the
Council provided in last years budget
$4,000 for this purpose with tile pro-
viso that the money should not he
drawn out Of the city treasury until
actually needed.
The site has been approx ed hy the
City Council. and the CONVERSIONS laid
At Monument Avenue and the Boulo-
ward. Tho State of Virginia has paid
over to the association its contribution
of $4,000 in cash. Private subscrip.
tons and gifts Of Confederate organi-
cations brought the amount In the
hands of the association. together with
the citys subscription. TO sufficient
To cover the actual cost ot making the
monument, il not its uuvcilins. and,
after prolonged examination OF
models tho association has awarded
tho contract To T.. William Sicvers. who
is now at work on tho final hSurc 1T
his studio at Forest Hill.
The city being already a large bor-
rover from the banks FOR current eS-
pcuses. the Finance Committee stipu-
lated that it's subscription should not
he paid ont until actually needed.
Members of the Jackson Monument
Associations were surprised TO find
that 10 provision had been made
for carrying the itcm forward. They
stated. however. that they had been
assured 10y Chairman Grundy that the
money would bc Forthcoming when
further payment on the monument be
comes due.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
BIPARTISAN SCHEME
NOW NOT so PROBABLE
continued from First rage.r

the special session. in ali probability.
Will continue for several months.
q. The Legislative program will be de-
tcrnined by President Wilson and the
Democratic leaders in Congress. and
much will depend upon whether the
Democrats or Republicans organize and
control the House a. 10 tho success
OF this program.
The approximation hills which failed
- pass at tho last session OF Congress
must H. passed. They arc the army
appropriation hill, the sundry civil
hill. the general deficiency bill. the
Military Academy bill and the river
and harhor bill.
re tho international situation remains
practically the same as nj present, un-
douh,cdly ono Of the iirs; measures
which Congress will put through Will
hc q bill giving the President such
powers 10 protect American vessels and
American lives at sea- AS were con-
tanned in The armed neutrality bill
which failed u, tho last session. Il; is
true that tho President has determined
that NC already has power to arm mcr-
chaut vessels 10 protect themselves
against the submarines, but the armed
neutrality hill would give him other
and wider powers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
No IMPORTANT SHIFTS
IN COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
IBy Associated pross.l


WASHINGTON. u. c., March TO-
The makeup OF the committee OF the
Senate FOR the SiXty-nfth Congress WAS
completed to-day by the Democratic
and Republican committees In charge
OF the work. Party caucuses will be
held on Monday 10 ratify the selections.
and the committees probably will be
announced during the day. Reports
that an effort might be made TO re-
move Senator stone from the chair
manship of the Foreign Relations
Committee because Of his stand OH tho
armed neutrality bill failed TO ma
tcrialiEe. and hc will remain in that
position There were no importah,
shifts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

sentcnc: |" l.fe Imprisonment Purris
was pirdonrL several years later.
Beard. attaches OF tho sheriif's olico
said. first confessed his part in Duck
lcy's murder to members OF religious
sect which he recently Joined I'm orccr
to clear his conscience. Later. when
Be rd was convinced he was dying. the
authorities were notified Beard. IL was
stated. gave the names of two other
mcu who. no said. participated with
him in the murder. and the authorities
said they knew where to locate them,
but declined to say whether amy nc
ton AGAINST them was contemplated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Every Day Is an Exhibit Day Here
Well Worth a Jour7ey to Enjoy

Now that the great homc-urnishing in full
swing, this store wishes to emphasize the fact
ustfying the favor of its patrons with bountifuness
OF good value good style and good workmanship as
have never before been equaed Just at this time we
are offering odd Dressers Dressing Tables Chit
tonieres, Chairs. etc., at saving of % to 500 you.
aso many Iron Beds in all Sizes from So 90 less
than the retail market price to-day. show them
to you.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
1,crm,,..e c,ub,. New Home.

The drawing of the new home Of tho
Hermitage Country Club appearing OH
the first page of Part 6 OF this issue
of The Times Dispatch, is by Marcus
Hallett. who has been retained 10 pre-
pare drawings and supervise construc-
ton Of the clubs new building on the
lIiiliard Road
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
ALL RESOURCES OF JAPAN
AT DISPOSAL OF ALLIES
Premier Tcrauchi Sends Message Of
Interest and Sympathy 10
British People.
SENTIMENTS or BEST PEOPLE
Noted War Correspondent Does Not
Take PesSiiniStic View of Japan
eSe-American Relations, and Looks
for Better Understanding.
..An our resources are nj the dis
posnl 0f the nllie>."-ISlcld Marshal
Tcrnuchi. Premier of .fnpRu.

From it's news sources in London,
tho International News Service re-
ceived to-day the following enlishten-
ing article on Japan's attitude toward
the war from rredcric Coleman. noted
war correspondent. who has spent the
last Year III the East. where he had
a unique opportunity Of studying war
problems on the spot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
JOINT EDUCATIONAL
CONFERENCE CLOSES
Especial to The 'rnncs-Dlspatch.1

EAST RADFORD. VA. March TO-
Tho fourth joint educational confer
cncc., held at the Radford Normal
school. for Southwest NirSinia closed
this evening. The keynote of tho con
ference was "'rhe teal Essentials for
Teachers y number OF tho leading
educators OF tho state participated
The departments Of household arts.
history and science each had separate
programs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
INTERN tTIONtI. SITUATION
no PLAY IMPORTANT FART

Tho International situation viii play
an important part in framing tho lcSis-
!ativc program. Undoubtedly strong
efforts viii he made to pass the oSpion-
age bill asked for by the administers
tion and passed by tho senate at tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Dr. caldwcll's Syrup Pepsin is sold
in drug stores everywhere for fifty
cents bottle. To avoid limitations
aud ineffective substitutes he sure to
pc; Or. Caldwelrs Syrup pcpsin. See
that a fac-simile OF Or. Caldwelrs sig
nature and his portrait appear on the
yellow carton IN which the bottle Is
packed. y trial bottle. free OF charge.
can be obtained by writing to DR..
W Is Caldwell. 455 Washington ST..
Monticello, Illinois for whom this
lis published
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
MARINE OFFICE
GIVEN LEWISTON

LEWISTON, Feb 6. - Sergeant
Mathew ]. Young, recruiting Officer
for the U S. marine service, yesterday
opened an office at room 7, postoffice
building. and will accept recruits for
this branch of the federal, service.
Sergeant Young, who has been in
the marine service for IA years. has
recently been stationed at Pendleton,
where he secured 20 enlistments. At
Pendleton at the request of the school
authorities he conducted drills of the
high school cadets and is glad to give
assistance of this kind within the time
allotted him in connection with his
recruiting work. He also, while not a
member of the order, conducted drills
for the Odd Fellow lodge at Pendle-
ton
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
HIGH SCHOOL BOY Is DEAD
Hawley Roscoe Wood Passes Aaway
Following Long Illness at
Hospital

Hawley Roscoe Wood, graduate OF
the Moscow high school with the class
of 1916. died last night at a local hos
pital following a long illness caused
by appendicitis. He is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew W. Wood. An at
tempt was made to save his life by an
operation yesterday morning. but fail
ed and he gradually weakened until
o'clock when he passed away. He
had been i'll since December 2S.
Roscoe was born April IA, 1898, be-
1S years of age at the time of his
death. He is survived by his parents
and a brother and two sisters, Elmer.
Edna ard Pearl.
Funeral services vii lbe held tomor-
row at O'Clock from the Methodist
church
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
HOLD UP PAY OF
CITY ENGINEER

The city council decided at meet
ing last night to withhold the salary
of City Engineer Harvey J. Smith un-
til a report of all work he has done
for the city is filed with the city clerk.
The resolution covering the action
reads as follows:
Resolved, that we the council of the
city of Moscow hold up all salaries of
the city engineer unpaid until such
time as he, the said city engineer, make
and file with the city clerk complete
record of all work done by him, by
filing blueprints and profiles or grades
as established.
1--WE believe that the citizens of the
city are entitled to have the informa-
ton and that the engineers salary be
held up until this information is filed
with the city clerk
The resolution was presented by
Mayor j. G. Gibson and w. A. Buch-
anan.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06

Big GAME FOR
TOMORROW EVE
University VIII Meet Montana Sag
gle. Varsity Players Promise
Their Best.

The Montana State College basket
ball team, which is making a tour
of the Inland Empire, will clash with
the University of Idaho tomorrow eve
ming at the university gymnasium at
1880. The "Aggies" beat Montana
University 80 to 5, while Montana has
defeated Idaho, but Coach Edmundson
insists that the local team is capa-
bic of playing a much better game than
they have yet shown their support
ers.
"I expect to win," is the way he
states the proposition.
One of the features of the game
may the appearance in the closing
minutes of Sam" Stillinger, who has
just returned from sojourn on the
Mexican border with the National
Guard.
The lineups will be:
acknowledgements Taylor, for
wards; Rice, captain, center; Ross,
Harris, guards. Idaho-Gray, Black
mer, forwards; NIartinson, center; A.
Hyde, captain, Thomas, guards.
The game starts at 7:30 sharp.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
Fire Limits Withdrawn

The city attorney was instructed tc
draw the necessary ordinance with
drawing from the fire limits of the city
the east 100 feet of lots to "A, inclu-
sive, of block 1, Frye's addition, in
conformity with a petition presented
by c. F. BuchhoiZ, and signed by K. c.
Steele. O. w. Beardsley and G. P. Mix
trustees, and A. J. Simonson, parties
at interest in the matter.
The petition presented by the city
sexton asked for a rise in his wages
from $65 to $75 was rejected on ac-
count of the salary being fixed by
ordinance and therefore not subject
to the councils change.
The employment of S. r. H. McGow-
an to obtain the necessary descrip-
tions of property in the proposed paw
ing district No. II, was authorized.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06

LONDON. Feb. 6.-Horace Lee Wash
ington. American consul at Liverpool,
today reported that a German sub
marine halted the American steamer
Westwego, and threatened to SINK IT,
The vessel was spared after the com
mander surrendered three barrels OF
lubericating oil. The admiralty an
nounced that the submarine U-45 nred
five shells at the Westwego, all OF
which failed to strike.
The British steamer Wadley PICK
ering was sunk in the barred zone TO-
day. it was announced. The Leyland
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
REVIVAL is SUCCESSFUL l.

During the first week of the Meth
odist revival IL seekers were forward
and so far this week II more have
taken a definite stand" stated Rev
Robert Warner, pastor OF the church.
today. Attendance is increasing and
interest deepening with each service.
The chorus choir of 40 voices is great
ly appreciated
Mrs. H. D. Martin is assisting DR..
I. R. Boyd and will have charge of
the chorus this evening. BY request,
"The Old Rugged Cross will be rend-
cred as a solo and chorus. The meet
ihgs will continue every evening this
week, except Saturday, at 1880 o'clock.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
SECESSION MOVEMENT
GAINS In STRENGTH
Majority of Senators and 81 House Members Pledged
to Support Measure to Divide State Which Was
introduced in Both Houses Yesterday.

BOISE, Feb. 6-Idaho is face tC
face with secession of the northern
part of the state from the south. Sim
ultaneously in both branches of the
legislature yesterday resolutions were
introduced to divide the state, allow
a constitutional convention to be held
at Moscow June II, 1917, for the pur-
pose of adopting proposed constitu-
tion for the state and for ratification
by the electors within the panhandle
after which application will be made
to congress for admission into the
Union. Favorable to the passage OF
the resolution a majority of the sena-
tors are pledged. In the house 81
members have signed to support the
resolution.
All doubt that the secession plan
would not be bitterly opposed was
removed when Representative Dris-
coll of Ada county served notice on
the sponsors for the division issue
that he and others would fight it to
a finish" in the hope of accomplish
ing it's defeat. Driscoll with Young
of Ada also objected to unanimous
consent being given by the house as
requested by MCGOWAN for the reso-
luton to go direct to the printing
committee Later MCGOWAN had the
resolution offered to the reference
committee with instructions to report
today. There was no opposition to
the resolution when it appeared in the
senate.
It is being charged here that the
southeast is supporting the division
resolution so strongly because OF the
hope, after Idaho is divided, of re-
moving the state capitol from Boise to
Pocatello. AS the state now has TWO
million dollars invested in a new cap
itol building here, little stock is taken
in the charge.
Weight is attached to the secession
resolutions because they aim to secure
the stamp of approval of the legisla-
ture to a plan to divide Idaho and
thereby comply with United States
constitution which states in effect that
such approval must be secured from
a state legislature before congress will
consider it.
The area of the new state is given
as 36,6O0O square miles, population
150 OO0 assessed valuation S160 ,00O,-
600; the area left in the old state
4S,2S8 square miles, population 225,oOo
and assessed valuation S240Oo0,00O.
The boundaries of the new state are
Canada on the north, Montana on the
east, Washington and Oregon on the
west. The southern boundary line
takes in Washington and Adams coun-
ties, part of Boise and follows the
southern boundary line of Idaho coun-
ty to the Montana line.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
GERMANY'S REPLY TO BREAKING OF RELA-
TIONS EXPECTED WITHIN "a HOURS
MAY BE DECLARATION OF WAR
Tension in National Capital Increased Over Sinking
Yesterday Afternoon of British Ship-Americans
Ordered to Leave Germany at Once.

/ WASHINGTON, Feb. 0.-Of-
fcials believe that war between the
United States and Germany is in
evitable, and that the German an
swer to the United States nOtifca-
ton of the breach of diplomatic re-
lations may itself be a declaration
of war. The answer is expected
within "a hours. The state de-
partment has cabled Berlin, order
ing all Americans to leave Germany
at once
Count j. Fl. Won Bernstorff, the Ger
man ambassador, recently reiterated
the statement that Germany would
declare war in the event of a dipiom-
attic rupture. i
The government was rapidly COM
pleting preparations this morning for
an important cabinet meeting this
afternoon.
The sinking of the Eavestone yester-
day afternoon and the Smelling of the
that Germany is waging a ruthless
warfare on the sea. The official
statement of the major facts of the
case received by the state department
this morning, reports that the sub
marine which attacked the vessel she'll
ed the lifeboats, killing Richard Wal
lace, an American negro.
Shelling lifeboats is contrary to AID
international law and, despite the fact
that the Eavestone was a British nav
alcollier, the incident has increased
requested fun details of the occur
renee.
Switzerland and Spain Not Break
WASHINGTON, Feb. ct was re-
iably intimated today that Spain and
Switzerland will not break relations
with Germany in accordance with the
suggestion of President Wilson They
purpose to remain neutral because of
their handling of American and Ger
man diplomatic interests. Spain is
scheduled to publish an outline of her
position tomorrow.
Huge War Measure Will Pass
WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-Under the
stress of national emergency. the
house almost unanimously adopted
the Padgett's naval committees re-
port today and passage of the measure
is assured.
Appropriations provided for include
81 100000 for machine guns, 81 0000 900
for anti-aircraft guns, and S6,00G,0 900
for arming auxiliary cruisers
The measure also authorized the
president TO commander all ship
building plants and all plants capa-
BILE of producing war materials and
gives the president $150,0000O0 to
rush the completion of ships now un-
der construction. The sum of ST.
100000 is appropriated for the pur-
chase of new aeroplane patents.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Senator
Miles PoindeXter of Washington to-
day told the senate that the Japa-
nese cisis overshadows the German
danger The immigration bill, pass
ed yesterday by congress over the
veto of President Wilson, leaves the
japanese situation doubtful on ac-
count of its clause excluding Asiatics
to which Japan entered a protest.
The Japanese government com
plains that the bill is aimed directly
at Japanese immigration. A further
protest is expected
Japanese Cruisers on Coast
PORT ANGELES, Wash, Feb. g.
Telegrams received here report the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06

duties of the department of agricul-
ture. The Standard is suspected of
wanting to secure possession of the
government-owned Comodoro Rivard-
avia oil fields. Critics of the adminis-
tration say this is bad combination
of circumstances. DR.. Pueyrredon is
no longer on the Rockefeller payroll.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
WOULD DRAFT
RAILWAY MEN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The in
terstate commerce committee OF the
house of Representatives this after
noon reported favorably the portion of
the Adamson bill providing for a mil
itary draft of railway employees in
the event of war and providing for the
enlargement of the mediation and con-
citation board for the settlement of
strikes.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06
DISLIKE OIL COMPANY EMPLOYEE

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 6.-Ministers
of Agriculture Pueyrredon is being
pounded heavily by the anti-admlnls-
tration newspapers here because he
was legal advisor in Argentina for the
Standard Oil company up to the time
of his appointment to President lrl-
goyens cabinet.
The care and development of the
countrv's oil resources are among the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-06

MADRID, Feb. 6.-The Spanish gov
ernment today handed the German AMI
bassador to Spain note refusing to
suspend Spanish shipping in accord
ance with the new German submarine
policy, and entering a protest against
Germany's action in announcing a
blockade. The note precludes an I'M
mediate break between the two ma
tions.
Brazil Makes Objection
RIO DE JANERIO, Feb. 6.-Brazil is
sending a note to Germany today pro-
testing against the new submarine pol