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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
PURCHASE OF DANISH
WEST INDIES FOILED
PLANS OF GERMANY

Copenhagen, April 9.-The United
States main purpose in purchasing the
Danish West Indies from Denmark
was to defeat known German plans to
establish a Zeppelin and submarine
base there.
1t was learned on the highest au-
thority here today that months ago
when the United States began care
fully appraising the possibilities Of
conflict with Germany, this scheme of
the imperial government to seize the
islands and establish a base of oper-
atoms against the United States came
to light. It was this reason that i'm
PEELED America to open negotiations
with Denmark for transfer of this
strategic position to the American
flag.
Whether Germany planned forcibly
to seize the islands or to purchase
them from Denmark, was not clear.
Denmark, because of her geographic
position, is dominated by Germany
and for reasons of national safety
would undoubtedly have acquiesced in
whatever course Germany demanded.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
AMERICAN LINER ST.
LOUIS AT NEW YORK

New York, April 9.-The American
line steamship st. Louis, first Ameri-
can armed passenger vessel to make a
round trip through the submarine zone,
reached Quarantine here today.
The st. Louis sailed March II and
reached an English port March 26. She
carried 80 passengers and mails, be-
sides a general cargo
MY men began to swear and COM
plain when we were only three hours
out of England" said Lieutenant
knapp. "They wanted a submarine
to shoot at and they didn't appear.
One woman in the first cabin, carrying
baby in her arms, smiled and looked
trustfully at the bluejacketed men in
charge of the guns, when asked If she
had felt nervous on the way across.
She denied that she had felt anything
more than the thrill of adventure.
81 had absolute faith in those guns
and the craftsmanship of those gun
ners,' she said. And so did the other
passengers. l am of the opinion that
it would have been very, very bad luck
for any submarine bold enough to ap-
pear near the st. Louis"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
WAR TABLOIDS

CHICAGO-The Kaiserhof, one of
Chicago's best known hotels, passed
out of existence last night Today
patrons were greeted with score of
newly painted signs over the entrance
and on the windows. II will be known
as the Atlantic" hereafter.
BATAVIA, Hl.-Ever since the old
est citizen can remember. die Wacht
am Rhein," has been sung in the OPEN
ing exercises each morning at the
Wagner school. Today Miss Eldora
Esmay, the teacher, received mes
sage. Now they sing THE Star
Spangled Banner"
CHICAGO-Five thousand Veterans
of Americas Foreign Wars started an
intensive recruiting campaign today.
Four hundred drug clerks have tend
cred their services to the Red Cross.
CHICAGO-A new species of slack
er, the "wait-a-whiles." Recruiting
sergeants used foot power in ejecting
several who had unexpectedly passed
physical examination.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
BRITISH SEE SIGN
OF DESPERATION IN
THE EMPEROR'S ACT

London, April 9.-Autocracy in Ger
many must be feeling a profound
shakiness from unrest among the Ger
man people, according to signs read
today by close observers of Teutonic
conditions.
That the kaiser should have thought
fit to intervene and issue formal
statement favoring extension of the
franchise in Prussia so as to make the
Prussian diet more representative, af-
ter a promise for almost the same re-
form from Imperial Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg, was considered
highly significant.
1t was pointed out here that the kais-
er, however, like Won Bethmann- Holl-
veg, adjudged that the reforms should
not be made until the home coming OF
our warriors" therefore postponing re-
form until after the conclusion of the
war.
The kaiser's Easter message gave
specific orders to the imperial chan
cellor to Submit to me definite pro-
posals of the ministry of state so that
upon the return of our warriors this
work, which is fundamental for the in
ternal formation of Prussia, may be
carried out by legislation"
"In view of the gigantic deeds of the
entire people," the proclamation con-
tinued, there is, in my opinion, nc
more room in Prussia for election by
the classes.
1.-THE bill will have to provide fur
Their for direct and secret election OF
deputies"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
PRESIDENT REPLIES
TO KINGS MESSAGE

London, April 9.-Thanks to King
George for his inspiring words" In
greeting Americas entry into the war
was expressed by President Wilson in
the following message, received by the
king today:
"Your eloquent message comes to me
at this critical moment in our national
life as proof Ut community of senti-
ment among the free peoples OF the
world, now striving to defend their
ideals, maintain the blessings of ma
tional independence and uphold the
rights of humanity.
in the name of the American people
and the government to which they look
for guidance, thank you for your in
spring words"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09

character; come on, you sponsors OF
harlotry; come on, you defamers OF
God and enemies of the church; come
on, you bull-necked beetle browed
hog joWled, peanut Drained, four
flushers, false alarms and excess bag
gage!
Tn the name of God, l challenge and
defy you. It's mighty easy to lie
about man when he isn't on the job
I'm here now. Come on!"
SHOOTS AT GERMANY.
Then, whirling to patriotism, Sunday
brought the crowd to it's feet again
with his plea for the flag.
You CHASTITY, hideous, infamous
Prussian militarism," he shrieked
stand up! The women and chill
dren you have murdered cry for help.
"And / say to you people that even
today tic Germans would be pound
ing at our door IL 1t hadn't been for
the answer made by the men of Eng
land and France and Italy.
German Imperialism Is doomed;
and the guns of the United States are
going to help dig its grave"
He waved the flag; and the CROWD
howled.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
LOYALTY MESSAGE
SENT TO PRESIDENT

San Francisco. April "a stirring
message of loyalty was telegraphed to
President Wilson by Mayor Rolph to-
day on behalf of $4,000 San Fran
ciscans who held a mass meeting Sun
day and unanimously voted to pledge
their fealty.
president Woodrow Wilson, we are
with you," Rolph wired. I'VE are with
YOU as San Franciscans. We are with
you as Americans. You are our chosen
en- master of the ship of state. AS such
we stand by for orders in calm weather
or in storm. The breakers that are
ahead we will meet with you square,
as we met them in the past. You are
president of the United States and the
United States is with you to a man."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
SECRET TREATIES
BLAMED FOR WAR

Leeds, England, April 9.-Charge that
the worlds war came about as the re-
suit of England's secret treaties, es-
pecially with the corrupt government
lately controlling Russia" was made
by President T. w. Jowett, in opening
The public session today Of the twenty
fifth annual conference of the Inde-
pendent Labor party. He reiterated
the party's opposition to the war.
IF the British government had kept
the nations as carefully informed pre-
ceding the war as President Wilson
had, there would have been no secrets"
Jowett asserted. 1.-THE Russian revofu-
tion Of nine years ago would have slc-
ceeded il Britain had permitted it."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
THREE EINDUS FALL
INTO THE SPY NET

Chicago. April 9.-Three Hindus of
apparently high caste are in the gov
ernment's spy net today. They were
arrested at Gary, Ind. near Chicago. 1t
is suspected that they are involved in
an alleged German plot to start a re-
volt in India. Gustav H. Jacobsen,
wealthy Chicago realty man, was ar
rested last week in connection with
this case.
Joseph Kezilman was taken into GUS
tody at Gary yesterday. He is being
questioned to ascertain whether he has
knowledge of plot to blow up the
Aetna powder works.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
NAVAL MILITIAMEN
LEAVE FOR SERVICE

Chicago, April S.-Ten divisions of
the Illinois naval militia are en- route
to the east today for war duty. Mothers
marched beside their boys as the sail
ors tramped through the loop district
to the Union station. There were
pathetic farewells at the train gates.
The crowds were brought up to the
cheering pitch when the band played
the old Spanish war tune, Hot Time
in the Old Town Tonight" There were
450 men in this first contingent to an
swer Secretary Daniels call for mob
ilzation of all naval forces. Captain
Edward A. Evers' address to his men
as they formed ranks was short and to
the point. He said:
Men, your country has called you
to your duty. Go and do it."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
GERMAN SUBMARINE
SUNK BY BRITISH

San Francisco, April 9.-The sinking
of German submarine off the Cor
nish coast by the British tanker Sc
quoya was revealed for the first time
today when the Sequoya arrived here
from England.
The submarine was destroyed after
a 2o-mile battle during which one man
on the Sequoya was killed, three
wounded and the bridge and wheel
house were carried away by shell fire
from the submarine. Finally we'll
placed shell from the Sequoya struck
the diver, which eank Immediately.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
SOLDIER FIRED ON;
ASSAILANT ESCAPES

Boston, April 9.-Private James
Fitzgerald was fired upon shortly be-
fore midnight while guarding the Fen
way bridge of the Boston & Albany
railroad. Fitzgerald returned the shots
bit his assailant escaped through the
shrubbery.
1t was the second attempt of the day
to damage the same railroad system.
a man apparently lighting the fuse of a
bomb near the Cottage Farm trestle
bridge. The suspect ran upon being
challenged, firing three shots at the
national guardsman as he ran.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
FIVE MEN DROWNED
IN MISSOURI RIVER

Bismarck, N. D., April 9.-Five are
dead and another is dying today, fol-
lowing the capsizing of a small boat in
the flood waters of the Missouri river
late yesterday.
Railroad traffic has been suspended
because of the high water and the six
men attempted to cross the turbulent
stream from Mandan to Bismarck. The
boat overturned.
The river rose two feet yesterday.
The lower part of Bismarck is en-
dangered.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
AIR FIGHTING ON
"A HUGE SCALE BY
BRITISH FORCES
England's Answer to the
Assertion That Germany's
Aircraft Was Superior to
That of Allies.

with the British Armies Afield, April
warfare on a scale hitherto undreamed
of, even in this greatest of wars.
German claims that the British have
lost their air supremacy spurred a GER
tain English air general to reply today.
IF the English losses appear high"
he explained, "it is because the present
fighting is on an undreamed of scale.
The German boast of numerous planes
downed is therefore easily explained.
We are fighting practically always
above the enemy's country; therefore,
a vast majority of all our casualties
are behind their lines.
ADMIT BIG LOSSES.
while we frankly admit the number
of our machines which are missing, the
Germans say none of theirs is missing.
This is probably true. For even If
they lost two to our one, none of their
is missing They are actually lost,
because they have crashed down inside
their own lines.
"As long as we are able to carry the
fight to the enemy, meanwhile keeping
him away from our lines, none can
truthfully say that we have lost the
supremacy of the air"
Correspondents here who are in, OF
just behind, the firing line, can say
| that the sight of a Boche warplane is
rarity, whereas the British air forces
are always patrolling in swarms. Even
on fine days there are few German
"sausages" (balloons) to be seen.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
UNITED STATES AND
ALLIED POWERS TO.
ACT IN full ACCORD
Army and Navy Prepare
tions Continue but Secrecy
Covers ALI Movements
Further Reports Of Pres
ence of German Raider.
BY CARL D. GRoAT.
n;..d pr.ss st.ff corr.spondent

OnlLSu TTSSS StdIt SoiFGsPoHAOuts
Washington, April Announcements
for full war cooperation between the
United States and the allies may be
completed this week.
Conferences will be held at the state,
war and navy building between repre-
sentatives of the allied powers, partic-
ularly naval agents, and the heads of
American navy and diplomatic serv-
ices.
The cooperation Is to be hearty and
thorough. Preliminary discussion
started Saturday, continued yesterday,
and doubtless other meetings will be
held today.
For the present, 1t is likely that
the American navy will direct its ef-
forts at clearing part of the Atlantic
of submarines and raiders, giving the
allies a great freedom of action that
has been possible without Amer
lean aid.
Incidentally, reports OF one or more
raiders in the Atlantic persisted again
today. though the navy idea generally
was that the Nantucket shoals raider
was only a drifting derelict.
LABOR TO COOPERATE.
Aside from cooperation between the
United States and the allies, the sin
cere cooperation of labor-a gigantic
factor-has been pledged to the gov
eminent. President Gompers, of the
American Federation of Labor, has
given assurance that there will be
none of the labor disputes which for a
time marred England's chances in the
war.
Entrance of Cuba into the war, plus
the possible entry of Brazil, Bolivia
and perhaps others this week, bids fair
to have vital effect upon develop
ments, adding as it does to the crush
ing weight against Germany.
New reasons for prosecuting the war
relentlessly-if any such be needed
were furnished by Belgian atrocities
reported by the state department
showing conclusively that Germany's
heartlessness Is a menace not alone
to Belgium, but to the world. The re-
port described Germany as gradually
drawing the strangling steel net about
Belgium-making her a vast intern
ment camp.
KEEPING EYE ON MEXICO.
The war department preparation foi
a big army under the expected con-
gressional passage of the administra-
ton war bill, is ready for recruit
work. At the same time, the depart
ment is keeping every eye on the Mex
lean border situation, though the lat
est reports from General Pershing in
dicates no present cause for alarm.
| Other government branches are
| prosecuting thoroughly the hunt fol
German spies. Particular care is
taken to strip the border of any Of
these intriguing German hirelings.
The state department anticipated to.
day that it would soon know officially
about the reported Austrian break il
| relations.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
GERMANS NOT SORRY
THEY INAUGURATED
U-BOAT WARFARE

The Hague, April s.-Germany's in
dustrial leaders do not think war with
America Is too high a price to pay for
unlimited submarine warfare, accord
ing to symposium published in the
Rheinische Westphaelische received
here today. Every one of the leading
business heads questioned to this eff
feet by the newspaper replied that
the submarine warfare was not over
expensive" even in view of Germany
alienation of the United States.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
BILLY SUNDAY SCORES
IN THE FIRST INNING
OF HIS BIGGEST GAME
EVANGELIST TELLS THE
STORY OF HERODIAS

: EVANGELIST TELLS THE
!. STORY OF HERoDIAS
Now York, April 9.-Here's
: Billy Sundays famous deserip-
+ ton of Herodias in his story of
+ how HeroId gave an oath to
+ Herodias that she might have
anything she asked in return
+ for her dance, when she de-
manded and got the head of
+ John the Baptist:
: "Why, she didn't have on
enough clothes to flag a hand
car, and she pirouetted around
+ before that bunch of souses
with her leg out like a quarter
: to twelve, until tho old buck,
Herod, said:
isis, you're peach and you
can have anything you want"
+ 4 4. 4. + i - i. \ 4. i II i. i. - 4. 4.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
"MINoR ENGAGEMENTS"
REPORTED BY BERLIN

New York, April 9.-The German Of
ficial statement received from Berlin
via London today declared minor
engagements" between Albert, Cam
brai and Peronne, were taking the
course intended by u.s."
"A battle around Arras began this
morning after several hours drum
fire." the statement said.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
ARGENTINA AROUSED BY THE
ACTION OF UNITED STATES

Buenos Aires, April 9.-Argentina
was aroused today by reports that the
United States had Joined with England
in threatening to cut off all supplies
of coal to Argentina, unless Argentina
rescinded her wheat embargo. The
story as received here was that Coun-
sellor Polk at Washington had been in
conference with British Ambassador
Spring Rice over such a step.
Argentine officialdom expressed Bit
ter resentment over the play today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
GERMAN BADLY WOUNDED.

Detroit, April 9.--Chris Ludwig, S.,
German, was in critical condition
at. the receiving hospital today as the
result of a bayonet wound in his hip,
received when he refused to halt at the
order of Erwin Myers, naval militia
guard on duty in the rear OF his armory
last night.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
SHIPPING WARNED
TO BE ON LOOKOUT
FOR STRANGE SHIP

Boston, April 9,-The Charlestown
navy yard warned coastwise shipping
today to be on the lookout for 'sus-
picious vessel" reported by a British
vessel in a wireless warning. Censor
ship Immediately closed down after the
warning and naval officials refused
to comment.
Nervousness held shipping in its
grasp following this report for the Sc
cond time within "a hours.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
PENEIELp Ar ZURICH.

zurichp April s.-Frederick C. Pen
field, American ambassador to Vienna.
arrived here today, enroute to France
and Washington. He insisted he had
not been notified of any break in rela-
lions between Austria and the United
States,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
VICTIM oF acoNv MEN.

Chicago, April 9.--Ten thousand dol
lars worth of platinum, for which
Samuel Goldstein paid $1100 today,
turned out to be phonograph needles.
The econ" men have disappeared.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
TO OPERATE WIRELESS.

Washington, April "a bill author
ixins the government to operate all
wireless stations in the United States
and possessions was introduced by
Chairman Padeett, Of the house naval
committee, today at the request Of Sec
rotary Daniels.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09

Elsie came home from a neighbours
house munching a chocolate.
"Now, Elsie" her mother reproved
her, how many times have I told you
not to ask Mrs. Gray for chocolates"
II didn't ask her." returned Elsie,
calmly. 81 don't have to. / know
where she keeps them.'
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
AMERICA NAY CUT OFF
COAL SUPPLY FOR THE
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

Washington, April 9.-The United
States government may shut off this
countrys shipment of coal to the Ar
gentine republic il that country per-
sists in keeping an embargo on wheat
to the allies.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
s%**#*% #*##**+++s

Rio de Janero, April S.-Announce-
ment of Brazirs decision against Ger
many was momentarily expected today.
Meanwhile thousands Of Germans
were preparing to quit the country.
First steps of retaliation against
Germany for sinking of the Brazilian
steamship Parana and the killing OF
Brazilian citizens, may be seizure Of
the Al German ships in Brazilian har-
bors.
Officials are still withholding any
announcement of a course of action
The president and his ministers con-
ferred today Foreign Minister Muller
declared:
"Brazils action will depend upon her
own investigation of the sinking of the
Parana, regardless of what course other
governments may adopt"
GOVERNMENT RELUCTANT.
1t was apparent today that despite
the public demonstrations in favor OF
war against Germany, the government
is exceedingly reluctant to sanction
such a move. Minister Muller was
quoted in one Rio newspaper today as
asserting that Brazil would break re-
lations with Germany only If neces-
sary." AS against this, practically
every Brazilian newspaper is demand
ing war.
1t was generally admitted that Bra
I'll has three courses open to her:
First, to break relations: second, to
confiscate all German vessels in Bra
lillian ports in retaliation for the I'M
warned sinking of the Parana; third,
to declare war.
Universal comment on part of the
press and the public today held that
the first two steps were simply fore
runners of war and that an immediate
declaration, taking the final step would
be better.
President Bras Is constantly confer
ring with his cabinet
MINISTER READY TO LEAVE.
German Minister PAUL. said today in
event of a break in relations he would
go to Montevideo to await instructions
from his government. Allied ministers
have agreed on a safe conduct for him
and for the legation and consular staffs
Drastic orders have gone out to all
Brazilian police officials throughout
the country to prevent disorders. l.
many sections feeling runs high
against the Germans There is con-
siderable apprehension as to what eff
feet break, or war, would have or
the 100000 Germans in Rio Grande
province. One rumor today had il
that representatives of these Teutons
held a secret meeting at Porto Allegro
to decide upon a course of action.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
British STRIKE
Continued from First Page,

captured Fresnoy lie Petit. and. are
advancing on a line southeast of Le-
verguir," the statement continued.
The report asserted that there was
no estimate of the number Of pris-
oners as yet but that a considerable
number had been reported captured.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
JOINT ACTION MAY BE

JOINT ACTION MAY BE
TAKEN BY A 3 c POWERS
The Hague, April e.-Minis-
ters in Berlin for the "A B c
group" of Latin American pow
ers-Argentine, Brazil and Chile
held an hours conference with
German Foreign Secretary Zim-
mermann on Sunday, dispatches
from the German capital de-
clared today. 1t was rumored
that this action presaees a rup-
ture with Germany by united
action of these three powerful
South American nations.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
BIDS ON SUBMARINES.

Washington, April s.-Bids will be
opened Wednesday for SO submarines
for the navy, IL was officially an
nounced today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09

ATTACK ON BRAZILIAN SHIP.
Paris, April 9.-The Brazilian con-
sui notified his government today that
a German U-boat three times attempt
ed to sink another Brazilian steamer
which has Just locked at Viao.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
ADVANCE OF FRENCH
FORCES CONTINUED

Paris, April 9.-French forces con-
tinued an advance In the region of
Maison de Champagne after hand gre
made fighting. today's official state
ment declared.
The war office reported repulse OF a
German attack north of Reims, OPP
posite Courcy.
Artillery combat was still lively be-
tween the Somme and the Aisne, the
statement said, despite the bad
weather. The German attack north of
Reims was repulsed by a curtain of
fire and two detachments which es-
capped this curtain were repulsed after
lively battle with hand grenades.
Freight and passenger rates on
Austrian railroads will be increased 80
per cent owing to higher cost of OPP
Grafton. OF this Is per cent will go
to the state treasury. This is in spite
of the fact that railway earnings last
year We're s60,000.0OO more than in
1915.
Short men of Harlem held meeting
recently to protest against the high
positions OF straps in public convey
ances
The states having mothers pension
laws. in addition to Massachusetts. are
California, Colorado Idaho, Illinois.
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska. New Jersey, New York.
North Dakota. Ohio, Oregon. Pennsyl-
vania, South Dakota, Utah. Washing
ton and Wyoming.