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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-09
NINE BIG PASSENGER
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of British and allied ships have been
taking unusual courses and avoiding
the usual sea lanes. thus lengthening
voyages.
Admiralty orders have also forbid
den the use OF wireless at sea TO give
positions
American Tank Ship Sails For France.
Philadelphia. Feb. S.--After delay
Ing her departure several days. the
American tank steamer Gold Shell
passed out to sea today with a cargo
Of petroleum fer Rouen. France. The
tanker carries a crew OF forty-eeven,
of whom eighteen are Americans
The American steamer Navahoe,
which came here from New York to
complete her cargo by loading steel
b1llets for Genoa. surrendered her
clearance papers and today passed
out to sea on her return to New
York.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
Jesus the Servant of All

, ed to a protest-but thou shalt know
| hereafter.
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord,
| not my feet oniy,-All that Jesus pro-
posed to wash of their body at that
Tune. And now that over-soul who so
frequently failed of the golden mean,
Immediately became an EXTREMIST, pro-
testins against the Lords stopping
with the washing Of the feet. But may
II not be that Simon was SO fully con-
quered by the warning of the Lord
against his unwillingness to submit.
and having very passion Of desire to
De partner and follower OF the Lord
meant to express his willingness that
the Master should have the whole of
MIN to do what he pleased with him. 1t
looks as If this disciple really caught
the deeper sense of Christ's word, and
prayed for the most complete cleansing
OF his whole being-hut also my hands
and head. And Charles Wesley adds.
my heart" and probably he was quite
near in his Interpretation of the PRAYER
or the apostle. But surely Peter would
pc free from the wrong deeds of his
hands and the wrong thoughts of his
mead, the need Of the latter being lust
then quite evident to him. 1--WE under
stand the blessed Peter: Yet, If Thou
meanest 1t thus, if this washing is con-
hected with that washing of Thine
winch we all need, and none so much
as l; then take me, the whole Simon:
am indeed unclean from my head to
my feet! Thus we find the expression
most natural, entering into the Lords
spiritual meaning, and yet rightly ad-
nerihs TO His figurative present ac-
tioh' ana we have no more to do than
10 aoo the eddifying consideration for
the preacher-that head and hands
ana not enough: the heart must be
washed"
(Stier)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
If BACkAChY OR
KIDNEYS BOTHER
Eat Less Meat Also Take q
Glass of Salts Before Eat
ing Breakfast.

Uric acid in meat excites the kid
neys, they become overworked get
sluggish, ache, and feel like Jumps of
lead. The urine becomes cloudy; the
bladder is irritated. and you may be
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night. When the
kidneys clog you must help them flush
off the body's urinous waste or you'll
be a real sick person shortly. At first
YOU feel dull misery In the kidney
region, you suffer from bachache, sick
headache, dizziness, stomach gets sour,
tongue coated and you feel rheumatic
stwinges when the weather is bad.
Eat less meat, drink lots of water:
also get from any pharmacist four
ounces of Jad Salts; take table,
spoonful in a glass of water before
breakfast for a few days and your
Kidneys will then act fine. This ia
nous salts is made from the acid Of
grapes and lemon juice. combined with
lithia, and has been used for gener-
ations to clean clogged kidneys ana
stimulate them to normal activity al
so to neutraliZe the acids in urine, SO
1t no longer is source of irritation,
thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, cannot in
jure; makes delightful effervescent
lithia- water drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep the
kidneys clean and active. Druggists
here say they sell lots Of Jad Salts
to folks who believe in overcoming
kidney trouble while it is only trouble.
ADV
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
"BUILD SILOS AND
PLANT CORN" SLOGAN
IN CROP CAMPAIGN

me forage committee Of the Ada
county increased production commit
tee, held an important conference al
the Boise Commercial club last night
at the call Of Chairman +. F. Johnson
at which the question of influencing
farmers to construct silos was dis
cussed. There were a number of ex-
pert silo men present. 1t was agreed
that one of the slogans in the in
creased production campaign should
be. Build Silos and Plant Corn"
A committee composed of f. L. Will
liams. D. r. Hubbard and Colonel e.
Marsters was appointed to take the
census of farmers who would build
siols and th1 acreage they would agree
to plant. This committee met later
and appointed sub committees for the
county.
Mr.. johnson stated the banks
throughout the county will finance the
building Of silos for every farmer who
owns his farm.
A committee composed of Mans II.
Coffin, w. H. Thompson and Charles
Drake was appointed to investigate the
cost of silos per ton capacity.
1t was found on reports from whole.
sale and retail dealers that forage seeds
are almost entirely exhausted | Boise,
while there is very little corn seed
the country adaptable for
this climate. Pride of the North and
Minnesota No. 10" seed can be se-
cured. Secretary o. p Hendershot of
tie committee was designated to ar
range for the getting Of a supply Of
these varieties Of seed. Those desir-
ing 1t should notify him by writing not
later than Thursday of the coming
week as TO. the variety they want. the
lumber of acres they wish to plant and
the number of pounds of seed needed
Dealers have agreed to furnish the seed
1t practically cost and without COM
pensation to- themselves. In order that
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
PERSONAL

j. F. Kelsey, an Emmett sheep man
Is in Boise on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Van Sticking. OF
Weiser, are Boise visitors. Mr.. Van
sicklin is attending meeting of. the
state highway commission, he being
one of the members thereof
d. c. Kenny, consulting engineer for
the United States reclamation service,
is In Boise from Portland to meet with
other reclamation officials.
Fred w. Gooding. former state
senator from Lincoln county, is in
Boise from his home in Shoshone.
John X. Morrison is suffering from
an acute attack Of appendicitis.
Ray d. Armstrong has gone to
Helena, Mont. where he will do en-
cheering work.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
PERMANENT RIGHTS
FOR THE new YORK
CANAL PROVIDED
New Contract Will Do Away
With the Necessity of Ar.
ranging Rental Basis Each
Year.

Engineering problems connected with
the reclamation projects of Idaho were
considered at conferences held thi.
morning by reclamation officials. Fur.
Their consideration was given the land.
under the New York canal and means
have been determined whereby waite,
will be supplied under contracts pro-
viding for permanent water right
instead OF under the temporary rental
plan. Lands that are in cultivation
and have not enough water to properly
irrigate crops during the latter part OF
the season will be supplied with water
by the reclamation service.
Representatives of the Kuna section
met with officials of the service this
morning to take up the matter of or
ganizing an irrigation district to take
the place Of the Water Users associa
tion The district plan is being adopt
ed extensively, as it facilitates the
handling of business, especially in the
collection of taxes and assessments.
Under the district plan business can
be expedited and handled more eco
nomlcally than under the ordinary
mutual water users organizations.
LEAVE FOR KING HILL.
A. r. Davis, director and chief en-
sineer, of the United States reclama-
ton service, Chief Construction En-
gineer F. E. Weymouth, d. c. Henny.
consulting engineer, and Project Man
ager Coles of the Boise-Payette project.
left today for King FILL to make an
inspection and to determine the best
means for handling the project as soon
as 1t is taken over by the federal row
eminent
Judge King, chief counsel for the re-
ciamation service, will leave Boise to-
night, going direct to Colorado. Sneak
ing OF the work done by the reclama-
ton board while in this city. Judge
King said:
we have done lot of work and
the results of our visit will be benefi-
cal for the state of Idaho. Details re-
main to be worked out, but we have
given consideration, in an official way,
TO many important matters pertaining
10 the reclamation of Idaho lands"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
SELLING ICE CREAM
ON THE STREETS Will,
NOT BE PROHIByTEn

ice cream peddling on the streets ot
Boise will be permitted in the future
me ordinance to prohibit it was de-
feated at the meeting of the CITY coma
Gil Friday afternoon, the vote being
. TO z. The mayor cast the deciding
vote. He explained his vote by savinp
the city attorney informed him that
IL would be impossible to, prevent man
ufacturers of ice cream from selling
their own wares on the streets. rhe
ordnance was up for third reading
and its passage had been urged by a
number of Boise residents.
Inc committee seeking to interest
the city council in giving financial aid
10 the erection Of a band stand in Julia.
Davis park was at the meeting. The
council took the stand that it would he
the policy of the city to give support
10 the pand, but that this was not an
opportune time to consider the erec-
tion OF band stand in the park men,
TONED. The cost of the band shell was
estimated at $1,000.
No action was taken by the council
on communication from the State
FAIR association asking that the CRY
do not grant street concessions to n
carnival company during the state fair,
and that the fair association have the
street amusement privileges during the
fair.
A petition was received from the
Blacksmiths' and Mechanics associa-
ton asking that regular city employees
be prohibited from Going custom work.
After considerable discussion it ap-
peared to be the sentiment that en-
ployes of the city should limit their
customs work to the city whenever
they have time for work outside of
their regular duties.
Judge F. c. White was allowed $50
month for acting as police Judge.
Councilman Ffnegan and Herring
ton were named a special committee to
Investigate the matter of buying a mo-
tor truck for the street department.
The city now has five horses in this
department. 1t was contended that
the buying Of a motor truck would
enable the city to do away with the
horses and also to dispense with the
services of one man.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
Investigation Opened Be-
fore Attorney General
Walters, With Represen-
tatives of w h olesal e
Houses Present.
GOVERNOR TAKES AN
ACTIVE INTEREST
Prices of Sugar and Flour to
Be Lowered as Result of
Action and Other. Arti-
cles of Diet May Also Be
Affected-Effort to Place
Blame.

Prices Of foodstuffs are being Of
ficiaily investigated by the state of
Idaho. The investigation opened in
formally before Attorney General T.
A. Walters today. Governor Alexan-
der was present and a number of re-
sponsible and representatives of
wholesale houses, mills both flour and
sugar, were closely questioned. The
net result will be, 1t was given out
semi Officially, lowering Of sugar and
flour prices. II not the prices on other
commodities.
The attorney general is backed in
his investigation by the anti trust law
on the statute books Of this state. 1t
was passed during the 1911 session of
the legislature and Is generally known
as the Shawhan bill. For years it has
remained a dead letter law. The at
| torney general proposes to enforce its
terms II 1t Is disc overed that trusts or
combinations in lie restraint of trade
are responsible for the raise in the
price of foodstuffs.
DEALERS ARE SUMMONED.
Attorney General Walters summon
ed the wholesalers and millers before
him today for the purpose of ascer-
tanning what justification there has
been in the raise of prices on practice
ally all commodities that are classed
as necessities of life and with this in
formation to make use of the strong
arm of the law to reach the parties
responsible. The session was not open
to the public and therefore news
papermen were barred. 1t was learn
ed, however, that some pointed queries
were advanced by the attorney gen.
eral and the governor. To these the
wholesalers and other present an
sWered frankly. 1t was discovered that
IN many instances where there have
been alarming increases in prices the |
Wholesalers are not to blame for they |
have had to protect themselves in the |
market quotations over which they |
claim to have no control.
AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE,
The antitrust law makes it a mis- |
demeanor to enter into any con-
tract combination in the form of trust
or otherwise, or conspiracy in re- |
straint of trade or commerce within |
the state. Conviction thereof may be |
punished by fine of $4,000 or by i'm |
prisonment. The $1,000 appropriation |
carried by the bill can be spent to |
conduct proceedings. suits and prose- |
cutions under the act.
The law makes this additional pro-
vision: mo person shall be prosecut-
ed or be subjected to any penalty or
forfeiture for or on account of any
transactioG matter or thing concern
ing whicA he may testify or produce
evidenoa documentary or otherwise, or
any proceedings. suit or prosecution
under this act; provided further, that
no perAon testifying shall be exempt
from ID |secution or punishment for
perjury Committed in SO testifying."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
Little News of Boise
RECITAL At ST. rEREsA,s.

Next Wednesday evening. May 9, In
st. Johns hall at o'clock, st. Ter
esa's academy will present in a piano
recital, Miss Elizabeth Clarke, tai
ented student Of 10 summers, who win
be assisted by Miss Rosa Bayer, meg
zo-soprano. The program which the
young ladies will render has been well
prepared. and possesses the necessary
variety to please and entertain all who
attend.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
MAsoNs ATTENTION.

There will be special commune
cation Of Oriental Lodge No. so on
Sunday. May 9Th, at $3.50, for
the purpose Of burying the
IN remains Of our late Brother
~ James H. Ballantyne. Serv-
ices at the First M e.
church by Rev. Willsie Martin. Mem
bers of Boise Lodge No. and all So
journing Master Masons invited.
SIDNEY C. FULD,
Worshipful Master.
PERRY C. MARSHALL,
Secretary. ADV. MIG
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
STATE VERSUS CRAIG,

In the criminal case wherein Albert
Craig is charged with assault with a
deadly weapon, District Judge Davis
Saturday excused the prosecuting at
torney from filing an information in
accordance with a written request on
file. Craig is accused Of attacking c..
c. Lewis with knife. He had a pre-
liminary hearing in justice court and
was bound over to the district court.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
ENTERTAINING COLLEGE, cHIIM

Harry Hawley is entertaining Alden
High, Of oreana, one of his chums at
the University of Idaho. Both of the
young men have qualified for the Of
ficers' training corps. Mr.. High was
president of the student body of the
university and also captain of the
football team.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
SOCIAL BIG SUCCESS.

The social held at the Y. M. c, A.
Friday night for the soldiers in Boise
was a decided success. The affair was
attended by about 200 soldiers. It was
so successful that 1t has been. decided
to hold a similar social every Friday
night. Refreshments were served by
the girls Of the First Methodist church
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
MURDER CASE CONTINUED

Dong Sing and Lo Ming, held on a
first degree murder charge in connec-
ton with the recent tog war in which
Wong Book Sing was killed, were to
be arraigned before District Judge
Mccarthy today, but were continued
for arraignment on account of the alb
sence of the senior counsel for Dong
Sing. They will be arraigned on
May 10.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
SMALL BARN BURNS.

Fire destroyed small barn at the
rear of Mrs. r. B. Smiths premises.
621 Bannock street, Friday evening
about o'clock. The damage was es-
timated at about 5000.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
GAINES DISMISSED.

F. A. Gaines. charged with battery
in justice curt. has been dismissed on
motion of the prosecuting attorney.
The plaintiff In the case. Aurelia
Gaines, paid the court costs.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
HIGHWAY COMMISSION MEETS

The state highway commission is in
session this afternoon. Bids for the
construction of bridges, culverts and
siphons in the Burley highway district.
Cassia county, and the construction of
approximately 20 miles Of the Idaho
Pacific highway in highway district
No. /, Power county from American
Falls east to the Bannock county line
were opened. The question of highway
construction with the money on hand
from the sale of the 100000 bond issue
was also discussed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

Anastasio Jayo was arraigned be-
fore District Judge Davis Saturday on
a charge of having intoxicating liquor
in his possession. He entered plea
of not guilty.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
CASE ORDERED DISMISSED.

Judge Davis of the district court
made an order Saturday dismissing
the case, Frank Martin versus The
Royal Insurance Exchange of London.
The costs were assessed to the plain
tiff. The suit was over an insurance
policy written by the defendant COM
pany.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
BOoTLEGGING CHARGE.

Roy White, charged with selling In
toxicating liquor was arraigned in
district court before Judge Mccarthy
today. He will plead on Monday fol-
lowing the call of the calendar.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05

1t has been decided to have the Y. M.
G. A. gymnasium open two afternoons
and two evenings Of each week for the
soldiers to practice basketball and 9TH
er athletic events.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
RED CROSS ENLlsrMENrs.

Nine were added to the membership
roll of the Boise Red Cross chapter at
the post office enrolling stand this
morning. A number of magazines and
buttons were sold. No soliciting is be-
ing done and those who join come to
the enrolling stand without being urg-
ed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
FINED s17 AND COSTS.

j. w. Kelly was in municipal court
on a charge of being drunk. He was
found guilty. fined SIT and costs and
committed to serve He hailed from
Barber, where he said he had returned
from working in the woods.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
SUBMITS TO OPERATION.

Mrs. Richard F. Jones was operated
on Friday morning at St. Alphonsus
hospital and is improving as rapidly as
could be expected.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
TAKEN UNDER AMUSEMENT

A motion to compel the receiver to
pay taxes in the matter of the re-
ownership of the Boise State Bank,
Ltd. was argued before district Judge
Davis Saturday. The court took the
matter under advisement.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
sPAoINo AND PLANTING.

Members of the Country club are
busy spading and planting this at
ternoon. This is the second grounds
oeautifur' day. All members were
asked y be at the grounds at o'clock
to help add to the attractiveness of
the clubs grounds.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
BABY GIRL ARRIVES,

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Graves, 1921 Mad
ison street. became the parents of a
baby girl ON Thursday, May 8. Mother
and daughter are at st. Alphonsus hos
pital.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
GIVE FIRST CONCERT.

At 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon in
front Of the capitol building the Boise
municipal band will give the first con-
cert of the season. An exceptionally
good program has been prepared.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
PLEMMoNs CASE DISMISSED

The case wherein w. j. Plemmons
was charged with a violation of the
liquor laws has been dismissed by
District Judge Mccarthy on motion of
the prosecuting attorney.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
CLUB WILL HOLD SMOKER

AT a smoker to be held tonight at
the Commercial club rooms by the
University club, Joseph Pinkham will
talk on the early days in Idaho A
big attendance is expected at the
smoker.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
IN NEED OF SEED.

Governor Alexander is in receipt of
a petition from citizens of Arco asking
that carload of potatoes and wheat
Tor seed be forwarded to that place
immediately. The matter has been
turned over to the farm markets de-
partment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
DEATHS

DENMAN-The funeral of Mrs ]. l..
Denman will be held at tn, First M.
e. church. Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock. Rev. Willsie Martin will Of
fieiate and burial will be in Norris
Hill cemetery. Friends wishing to view
the body may do so at the Fry &
Summers chapel from IL to 2:3O as
the casket will not be opened at the
church.
BALLANTYNE-Th remains of
the late James II. Ballantyne will lie
in state at the Fry Summers chapel
Sunday from IL to 2:30 o'clock,
Friends wishing to view the body may
do so at that time, as the casket will
not be opened later.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05

they will not be left with seed on their
hands all Of the orders must be In
writing. The seed will be received by
express and be ready for delivery
May IA.
The general committee decided 20
urge all farmers to plant feprita and
millet. the only forage seed obtainabie
and desirable for planting in this sec
ton Of the country at this time of the
year. Information as to planting and
care for these forage crops will be fur
nished In detail later.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
COAST ARTILLERY FILLED.

Tne BOISE recruiting station for the
regular army has been advised that no
more enlistments are to be accepted
for the coast artillery. Only those
who have previously served with the
artillery will be accepted.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
PORTLAND FIRM BUYS cRusuEe

Hodson- Feenaughty company, OF
Portland, was the successful bidder
for the county road crusher sold at
the court house at 10 o'clock this
morning. The crushed sold for $1,000
cash.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05

$4,000 will buy the best producing 100
acre farm in Ada county. Now rent
ed for cash, subject to sale.
Several choice improved So-acre tracts.
Paid up water at $4,000 each.
Some good sage brush land near Kuna
cheap. Government water,
d. r. HUBBARD.
Kuna, Idaho.
. T Tht Sat. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
TO INSTITUTE TEST CASE.

the attorney general Of this state
will institute a test case in the courts
to determine whether a school district
can be bonded for refunding bonds
and settle the constitutionality of the
school district bond law as amended
by the last legislature. This fact be-
came known at meeting of the land
board today. The board has before it
a request to take over $1,000 in bonds
of school district No. II, Bingham
county but will not take definite
action on the matter until it Is de-
termined what the court has to say
with regard to the law. II it should
be found unconstitutional the state
Will cease the purchasing of school
district bonds in the future.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
BY e. r. WALKER. o. o.

Between last weeks lesson and this
there Is a passage Of Scripture of ex-
ceeding interest. 1t seems a pity that
we must omit it from the regular
course, especially because of the deep
spiritual lessons therein.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-05-05
Under the Capitol Dome
no RETURN WITH AuroMoau =

s. F. Hartman. chief clerk in the
secretary Of states office, has gone to
Richfield and will return to Boise from
that city with his automobile.