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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-10-18
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
CLAIMED RAILROADS
NOT TO BLAME FOR
THE FOOD SHORTAGE

New York, Feb. o2.-Replying to the
charge of J. B. Griffin. president of the
Chicago board of trade, that railways
are responsible for food shortages, the
commission on car service OF the
American Railway association today
branded his statement as untrue and
cited statements from other members
of the board of trade relative to move
ment of grain.
Two representatives Of the Chicago
board of trade appeared before the
commission on car service on Monday
and Tuesday" the statement reads
They said they had been getting a,
Chicago zoo cars a day for eastbound
grain and that they considered that a
fair distribution of cars considering
the general shortage.
They said they only wanted as
surances that they would continue to
get 200 cars day after the new car
service rules OF the American Railway
association went into effect on Feb.
81.
THE commission on car service told
the Chicago men they would have to
look up the individual eastern lines
at Chicago for equipment. II was
stated to the commission on car serv-
Ice that 80 per cent of the cars needed
were for export grain.
The commission on car service as
sured the Chicago representatives that
everything would be done to meet
emergencies as they arose"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
REPLY OF AUSTRIA
EAGERLY AWAITED

Berlin, Feb. CWirelessD. Aus
trials answer to the United States as
to the submarine warfare is eagerly
awaited here. Both Austrian and Ger
man officials are farefully refraining
from comment. but 1t is semi officially
pointed on. that In May and July of
last year, Austria complained to the
United States of the sinking by the
entente of peaceful Austrian ships,
without warning. Americas protest
to the entente over such sinkings was
without result II is therefore consid-
cred unjust that America should now
complain against Austria's decision as
to submarine measures.
Berlin continues caim, the public
quietly awaiting developments. Great
regret is expressed here that the news
of the events in the United States
seaches here only through the medium
of biased British censors. not permit
ting an accurate resume of conditions.
All American consuls left Munich on
Feb. 20 except those appointed to other
countries and Consul Harris at Frank
fort, who l., ILL
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22

Washington, Feb. 22.-The Aus.
the center OF the international wal
stage.
The climax of this silent drama
which has been going on since the
| United States broke with Germany
appears to be at hand.
Within 4s hours it Is now generally
believed, this government will know
whether the scope of its severed diplo-
matte relations is to be extended tc
Austria Hungary.
TO REVEAL DRAMATIC STORY.
The state department and White
House say nothing as to what Is going
on behind the scenes. When the cur
tain falls, however, enc of the most
dramatic and interesting stories in the
worlds history will be written-the
story OF great nation struggling to
restrict the extension of the great war
and another nation tying al once to
please a powerful friend and at the
same time support an ally.
OF what has transpired between the
United States and Austria during the
last Is days. the state department will
authenticity of the aide memoir made
public in Vienna, asl-ing Austria to
clear up he.' position en- Germany's u
boat decree ard her own pledges to
this government on u-boat warfare.
TRYING TO PREVENT BREAK.
The Austrian government Is portray
ed as struggling hard to prevent the
threatened break. That she must and
will support the German decree is the
official fear here. Should she do this.
1t is taken for granted President Will
son will Immediately order passports
to Austrian representatives here and
request the withdrawal of United
States Ambassador Penfield from his
post In Vienna.
It is felt certain that a break with
the other Germanic allies would shortly
follow. While the great pantomime
goes forward 1t is allowing time for
movement of thousands Of Americans
from central power countries.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
FIVE AMERICANS ON
SWEDISH SHIP SUNK
OFF COAST OF SPAIN

Washington. Feb. 22.-Five Ameri-
cans were aboard the Swedish steam
ship Skogland. sunk by submarine
off the coast OF Spain on Feb. Is, Con-
sui Hurst at Barcelona reported to
the state department today.
The Skogland sailed from Norfolk
With a cargo of coal for Bagnoli, Italy.
Consul Hurst reported that the ship
was stopped six miles south Of Para
.ona at s o'clock the morning Of Feb.
Is. The crew OF 26 men, five OF which
were Americans. was permitted 10
minutes to leave the vessel. The sub
marine crew then sank her with q
bomb. None of the crew was report
I'd injured and they were landed at
Paragona shortly afterwards.
Those who claimed American citi-
.enship are:
james Brenner, Brooklyn.
Leo Cartwright. Portsmouth, N. H.
j. Burke. Brooklyn.
Jay Lewis, Uniontown. Pa.
Joseph Brown, Elizabeth, N. J.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
Legislature Today
HOUSE.

Memorial services neld in honor of
Washington, Representatives Johnston
and NJ. J. Kerr speaking.
Good roads bond 'ssue for $1,000, 900
and appropriation bill for state de-
partments carrying $463,Os0. made spe-
cial order for 1880 o'clock this after
noon.
Passed senate bill No. s5, providing
state board of education may modify
regulations for school districts. house
bill No. 212, providing fines for killing
migratory birds in game preserves,
killed Lucas bill appropriating $150,0OO
to members of Second Idaho regiment,
who went to Mexican border, and Giles
bill relating to taxing abstracts of
title.
SENATE.
Adjourned at noon to Friday morn
ing in honor of the birthday of George
Washington. Senator Atherton ex-
plains In detail the controversy regard
ing marriage OF Japanest and Amer
ican girl.
Resolution introduced submitting to
electors question of where state cap
itol shall be permanently located.
Passed .louso bill No ia relating to
school revenues. house memorial No.
asking $4,000 appropriation for wag-
on roads through Indian lands In Koo-
tenai county. house joint memorial No,
askiLg congress to create Thunder
mountain forest reserve, senate bilf
No. 11s defining duties Of treasurer Of
good road districts. senate bill No. 81
relating to public parks.
Anti-alien hearing resumed this
afternoon.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
PASSENGERS ON THE
FREDERIK VIII ARE
RELIEVED OF GOLD

Halifax, N. S., Feb. 22.-Passengers
aboard the liner Frederik VIII are be-
ing relieved Of any gold they may be
carrying. Gold. being contraband. the
British authorities are furnishing the
passengers with other money of equal
value, it was learned today.
1t is expected that examination of
the passengers and cargo of the Fred
erik VIII will be completed this week.
and the ship bearing Count Won Bern
storff back to Germany. will then be
permitted to proceed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
OPPOSITION TO THE
PLAN BY COMMITTEE
Color Given to Report Of
Friction Between Con-
gress and Commission
Federal Control of All
Foodstuffs Proposed by
Representative Fess.

Washington, Feb. d.
Ten representatives in a let
ter to members Of the house
today demanded an investi-
cation Immediately by the
federal trade commission of
the food situation.
Representative Borland of
Missouri is author of the let
ter. The other signers are
Representatives Kent, Cali
folnia; Doolittle, Kansas;
Anderson, Minnesota; Mel
son, Wisconsin,; Lever,
South Carolina; Lenroot,
Wisconsin: Mondell, Wyom-
ing; Garner, Texas, and
Stephens. Nebraska. The
letter follows:
TEXT OF LETTER.
Dear Colleague: In response to the
request of the president, the federal
trade commission placed before the ap-
propriations committee an estimate and
request for 100000. Therefore, the
commission was heard ind the scope OF
the inquiry described inasmuch as the
information to be secured would lose
value il not obtained within a reason
able length of time and especially as
information from various scenes of in
vestigation should be compared and
compiled simultaneously. it is obvious
that large force will be necessary to
make the research seryiceabe and
available.
.'The benefits accruing from the In
vestigation by the trade commission
into the news print paper situation
shows the value and necessity OF such
work as the commission is empowered
and enabled to do.
APPROPRIATION NEEDED.
The appropriations committee fail
ed to recommend any appropriation for
the purpose outlined in the presidents
letter. Without any specific appropri
alton II :s impossible for the commits
sion to take up the work without any
possibility of satisfactory results.
ut would appear to use that the esti-
mates of the commission should be put
in the sundrs civil bill when It comea
up for passage in the house. either at
the end OF this week or at the begin.
ming of next week.
We. the undersigned, who have TAX
en- a special interest In the procuring
of such action by the federal trade
earnestly and respectfully
submit to our colleagues in the house
the facts of the situation to the end
that they may, In realization of the i'm
portance of the matter, be on hand to
vote for such an amendment
COMMITTEE OPPOSED.
At the same time Rorlands letter
was circulated, It became known that
the appropriations committee Is un-
changed-if not strengthened In its op-
position to the 100000 appropriation.
This gave further color to reports that
there is friction between congress and
the federal trade commission.
As the Borland letter was being read,
Bailey. Pennsylvania. In
troduced a resolution for an immediate
n.~hargo on foodstuffs and other neces-
stiles
GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
Representative Fess of Ohio today
informed Representative Meyer Lon
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Boise and vicinity,
PROBABLY FAIR TONIGHT AND
FRIDAY. Highest temperature yes.
terday, IS; lowest Temperature this
morning. 20; mean Temperature yes
&c rday, 36. Total precipitation for the
"a hours ending at a. M, .27 Of an
inch.
No weather map was issued by the
local office Of the weather bureau to-
day on account Of the day being he'll.
day.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
TEUTON ATTACK IN
RUMANIA REPULSED

Petrograd, Feb. 22.-Repulse OF a
strong enemy attack west of Dorna-
vatra in Rumania was announced in
an official statement today.
After artillery preparation" the
statement said. the enemy, in dense
formations, attacked west of Dorna-
vatra. They were arrested by our fire
500 yards distant from our trenches
On the approach Of darkness the enemy
withdrew to original positions"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
IMMEDIATE INQUIRY INTO THE
FOOD SITUATION DEMANDED
BY TEN MEMBERS0F CONGRESS
DEALERS ATTACKED
BY ANGERED WOMEN
IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-Foed
riotins broke out in Philadel-
phia this afternoon.
Shouting, "its robbery, rob-
berry" several hundred Jewish
women attacked dealers who
had advanced prices. Push carts
were overturned and several
shops on Seventh street were
entered by the women.
Intermittent fighting con-
tinued between tho women and
dealers until police reserves
were rushed to the scene. The
trouble started when women
discovered that prices had been
advanced over night. Carp,
which sold at 10 cents a pound
yesterday, was 1s cents today.
The police are watching every
corner Of Philadelphia for other
demonstrations. Another out
break Of the sugar refinery
strikers, who engaged in a gen.
eral fight with strike breakers
last night, resulting in the death
Of one man, was expected mo-
n,sntarily.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
ACTION OF OLD BOARD
OF PARDONS BINDING
Court Holds That it Had
Power to Act and That It's
Order Was Legal, and
Tells Why Succeeding
Board Could Not Lawfully
Rescind It.
Fred M. Coleman is free,

Fred M. Coleman is free.
After having served a
term of two years and two
months in the Idaho peniten-
tiary under a sentence of
from two and a half to 10
years for self-confessed en-
bezzlement of $4,000 from
the state treasury while he
was deputy state treasurer,
Coleman today left the
prison walls behind him.
The gates of the peniten-
tiary swung outward to him
by virtue of a decree of
Judge Mccarthy of the dis
trict court acting upon a
writ of habeas corpus OBJ
tanned on the ground that
Coleman was being illegally
detained because the former
state pardon board had COM
muted his sentence to expire
about 10 days ago notwith-
standing the revocation of
the order by the present
hnar6
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
FORCED TO STEAL BY
THE COST OF LIVING

Kenosha. Wis, Feb. 22.-Police are
today searching for burglars who took
a bushel Of potatoes, case of eggs,
and canned goods from the home of
David Korf here. Lut left valuable sill
yer untouched. They left this mess
age: THE high cost of living forced
US to do it,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
I m pressive Exercises,
Marked by Outburst of
Patriotic Fervor, Held in
Celebration of Washing
toms Birthday.
SENATOR POMERENE
UPHOLDS PRESIDENT
Bitterly Denounces the Pac-
fists and Those Who Urge
Referendum on Question
of War-Says Americans
Will Stand Together.

Washington, Feb. o.
cit is much less an advent
ure to write history than to
try to enact it," President
Wilson said today as he pre-
sented a medal to a school
boy for writing a historical
essay. The presentation was
a part of the Washington s
birthday celebration, during
which frequent reference
was made to the interna-
tional crisis. Officials and
diplomats were present.
The president pledged al
legiance to the American
flag and with cabinet mem
bers, diplomats and con-
gressmen, stood at salute
while the pledging of aleg-
lance was repeated.
The exercises held under the joint
auspices Of the Daughters Of the Amer
ican Revolution were marked by an
cutburst of patriotic fervor when the
president appeared. A huge American
flag was displayed and the marine band
played THE Star Spangled Banner"
PAclFisIs DENOUNCED.
Senator Pc lerene of Ohio delivered
the principal address and bitterly ar
raigned "pacifists and that small ele-
ment OF foreigners who urge refer
endum in the event Of hostilities."
The president, as expected did not
mention the international situation. All
speakers who preceded him had alluded
TO il in patriotic manner that brough.
great applause.
on the platform with the president
were Secretary and Mrs. Lansing. Sec
retary of the Treasury and Mrs. Nc
Adoo. Secretary of The Navy Daniels,
Nj. Jules Jusserand, French ambassa-
dor to the United States; and other
aotables.
WAY TO AVERT WAR.
President Wilson's action in breaking
diplomatic relations with Germany,
Pomerene said. were exactly similar
to the attitude of Washington and
Adams when those two presidents
averted wars with France and Eng
land over invasion of American rights
and privileges on the high seas.
The president had been very quiet"
declared Pomerene. ANY other course
would have been opposed to our Amer
lean ideals and principles.
Germany has arbitrarily declared
our rights and our live. are nil In GER
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
WHITE STAR LINER
CELTIC HITS MINE
BUT is NOT SUNK
Big Ship Towed Back to
Liverpool and Will Make
Second Start for New
York Today.

New York, Feb. 22.-Passengers ar
irving here today aboard the liner Phil
adelphia brought a story of the White
star liner Celtic hitting mine. while
1o hours out from Liverpool en- route
to this country.
Passengers declared that the Phil
adelphia left Liverpool with the Celtic
and Canada. The former disappeared
and they heard she had hit mine.
1'he Celtic was a companion ship of
the Philadelphia in the dash through
the war zone. With the liner Canada,
the vessels = ad sailed under convoy.
The morning following their departure,
passengers reported, ihey learned that
the Celtic was missing. 1t was first
reported she had been sunk. Officers
were silent, but later passengers and
members OF the crew understood the
the Celtic had been damaged. She put
back to port and with assistance which
was understood to have been given her,
was believed to have reached safety.
The Celtic carried cargo of freight.
PICKED UP THE CALL.
The Philadelphia picked up the S..
o. S. call of the Celtic and some of the
passengers declared Captain Candy
slowed down and prepared to go to
her aid, if this Rad been necessary.
The Philadelphia carried 241 passen-
gers. They declared many who had
originally booked passage, backed out
at the last minute. No submarines
were sighted. but everyone was given
real war thrill when the wireless
from the Celtic was reported. In ad-
dition, more than a score Of survivors
from various ships torpedoed recently
told their stories of narrow escapes
from death.
AFRlc SURVIVOR ABOARD.
Edward Jackson. survivor OF the
White Star liner Afric, sunk on Feb.
10, declared 20 shells were fired at his
vessel by submarine before she fin
ally went down. The Afric sailed on
a Saturday and members Of the crew
were back in port on Monday. their
ship at the bottom of the ocean. All
were rescued from the Afric, but Jack
son said the captain of the subma-
rlne searched diligently for her cap
tain with the evident intention of
making him prisoner. The cap
tain put on a stewards cap. however,
and taking his place In life boat
along with other members of the crew,
escaped.
The Celtic Is White Star liner OF
2o,904 tons, $50 feet In length and 7S
feet beam. She was built in 1901.
The Celtic was the first ship to
carry mail from the United States to
after Inauguration OF the SUBJ
marine blockade, taking over mails
which had been loaded aboard the
American liner st. Louis, now held in
port.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
BULLETINS
NO CHANGE IN POSITION.

Washington, Feb. 22.-rhe admins
tration proposition regarding arming
American merchantmen remains un :
changed, Secretary of the Navy Dan.
iels announced today, following a con-
ference in his office with p. A. S.
Franklin, president Of the American
line.
CANNOT AGREE ON BILL.
Washington, Feb. 22.-The senate
judiciary committee has failed to agree
on the bill proposed by the department
OF justice authorizing the president to
use the armed forces to enforce neu.
trality obligations. Several senators
said the bill probably would not be re
ported.
ANOTHER BRITISH VICTIM.
London. Fob. 22.-lioyd's announced
today that tho British steamer corso
had been sunk.
HEAVY TOLL OF SHIPS.
Paris. Feb. 2c.--Ths government an
nouneed today that the Dutch steamer
Ambon. tho Norwegian steamer Alice,
the Russian steamer Sisrida and q
British traWier had been subrarined
AMERICAN SHIPS SAIL.
New York, Feb. 22.-Two American
tre'shtsrs, tho Communicative and the
Pearl Shell sailed today for European
ports. Three foreign ships got away.
Two British freiohters and one Norwe-
9ian arrived from the war zone.
CALIFORNIA TOWN FLOODED.
Watsonviile, CAL. Feb. 22,-The Pa
Iaro river leaped it's banks and half the
town 10 flooded.
NEW spy BILL,
Washington. Feb. GA substitute
FOR the general spy bill. giving the
president unlimited power in time Of
national emergency or war to con.
'or'ps material ~ we'll AZ mon, was
proposed to the house judiciary COM
nittss today by Arthur e. Holder, Of
The legislative committee Of tho Amsri.
san Federation Of Labor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
INTERESTING DRAMA
BEHIND THE SCENES
Great Effort Has Been Made
to Prevent Extension of
War and to Preserve
Friendship Between the
United States and Aus
tria- Hungary.
BREAK INEVITABLE
SAYS GERMAN PAPER

6erne, Feb. 22.-The Frank
furter Zeitung says Austria's re-
ply to tn, United States is
known in Berlin and says
break between Washington and
Vienna is inevitable.
The newspaper says: 1.-THE
memorandum which President
Wilson sent the Vienna govern
rnent leaves no doubt that the
breach between the United
States and Germany will soon
be followed by a breach with
Austria Hungary"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-22
NEW SPY BILL,
PRoHlelTioNlsTs SING AS
The DRY BILL IS SIGNED

Pierre, S. D.. Feb. 2e.-'.How dry I
am" was sung by so prohibitionists, as
Governor Norbeck today signed the
bone-dry bill. effective July /.