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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-06

tie box in front of them, and ear re-
ceiver on, well that is how / will look
in some six months from now, or at
least hope to. We will have to go to
school in France, for quite a while
and learn French When you sent
me that French mirror, little did you
think of my having a real use for it
in France. l sure didn't either, and
also remember, when l told you /
would send you the wireless message
from Berlin, l may do it yet, if l beat
the other fellow to it, for there are
bunch of us with the same ideals
1t is very certain that we will pull
out of here very soon. No one knows
when and it is for the best. After
tomorrow at midnight all of our let
tiers will be censored, 50 if you get
some all scratched up why you will
know it isn't my writing. Also when
anyone asks about me, tell them /
am going to put Kimberly" on the
map, "Over there" or make grease
spot in an effort.
If anyone should ask what branch
of service l am in, just tell them I'm
in the artillery and nine chances out
of ten l will be on the road some
where in America"
Wayne was up here to see me just
the other day and ! sure had fine
visit with him and poor kid, he sure
will be disappointed when he hears
l am gone / may be able to go down
town tomorrow and see them but if
l do it is going to cause me some hard
time to get it, because the whole bat
talon is not allowed to leave the post.
l am going to try and see them, some
way or other
fraff Of fhnncun1
dollars insurance, all l could get, so
if I am possibly disabled in any way
l. or you will get better than $50 a
month. 1t costs me S640 a month
but what is that to what l may need
later on. Also you will get my ten
dollar allotment
Well, dear mother, send all let
ters to
PRIVATE GEORGE c HILLS.
14th Company,
San Francisco, Cal
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-06

ARE YOU SICK?-Our system of
chiropractic adjustments gets results
after other means have failed. We
use talOng with our adjustments)
electricity. vibration, massage, vapOr
baths, electric light baths and SitZ
baths. We are getting results which
are little short of marvellous. If you
have tried all else without results.
don't despair. but consult US Consul
tation and spinal analysis free. Chi
ropractic Sanitarium, 3O4 Fifth ave-
nue. east, Twin Falls, Phone 296.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-06

the Methodist church.
Mrs. ]. E. White visited the Com
munity auxiliary on Wednesday of
last week.
Knitting is being done in the Meth
odist church under the direction Of
Mrs. Bracken and Mrs. Scott.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-06

ton. The place is not very big, this
room is about 15x20 or something
like it. We have our two cots in here
"A nice little fire at the foot of them
most everything is painted white and
all the copper work is shined all the
time. 1 have all my stuff under my
bunk arranged very neat.
Well, / must close, with love, from
PRIVATE GEO. HILLS
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-06
GEORGE HILLES TELLS
OF HIS SOLDERING

CContinued FROM rage p
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
SEE GERMANY
AS STARVING

LONDON. March s.-Themselves
well-fed and certain the German sub
marine war cannot restrict further
food supplies, press and public alike
today saw in a report OF a German
officiars speech from Berlin indica.
ton OF grave situation OF lack OF
food In Germany.
The speech referred TO was by the
Prussian food dictator. DR. George
Michaelis, delivered in the Prussian
diet.
I'VE have discovered in the third
year Of the war" he was reported "a
have declared. that among all sec
tions OF the people the general feel
ing Is not one OF that endurance for
which we had hoped. We have not
had that stern supervision in cities
which is absolutely necessary There
has been widespread abuse OF bread
tickets, entailing grave consequences
as regards our stock Bread tickets
have been illegally used on such =
shocking scale that our entire re
serves were exhausted.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
TWO SHOT
BY BANDIT;
ONE DEAD
Gene Martin, Foundry
Employe, Slain by Bar
room Acquaintance
SLAYER WOUNDS
WATCHMAN, TOO

Gene Martin. so years old. an en-
ploye OF the American Car q Foun-
dry company, was shot to death
early Friday morning by a robber
whom he picked up as q chance ac-
quaintance in drinking party.
The slayer also wounded John Sloat.
"a years old. OF No. "a warren-ave.
east, watchman In the foundry
plant. who heard the shots which
killed Martin. saw the fleeing form
OF the robber and emptied his re-
volver at him.
Sloat was shot in the Jaw. He
is in the receiving hospital in a seri-
GUS condition.
Inspector I'd. Fox Is in charge
OF a squad OF detectives who are
searching for the slayer.
Martin had been drinking with
Al Latter. Of No. 1877 Russell-st.
when they met the stranger. The
good fellowship" that is poured
from a bottle ended in an agree
ment that the trio would go TO the
strangers rooming house 10 spend
the night.
At Ferry-ave. and Dequindre-st.,
Martins newly-made acquaintance
suddenly pulled a revolver from his
pocket and commanded Hands up;
over with the dough and be quick
about H."
Lutier's mind was so befuddled
that he could not tell connected
story. according TO the police. but
he Was positive that Martin did not
have time 20 throw up his hands be
fore the robber fred two bullets into
him. Lutier was so shocked by the
shooting that his feet remained
glued 10 the ground while the rob
Der fed.
sloat fred at the man while he
was running past the car shops.
The single shot nred by the robber
at Sloan was true 10 its aim
Martin was married and his home
was near Chatham, Ont
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
MRS. ANTHONY OF
DIAMOND HEELS
SPRINGS NEW ONE

NEW YORK. March 9.-Mrs.
Charles II. Anthony. OF Muncis.
Ind, who once caused a sensation
by appearing in New York shod
in slippers that had diamonds set
in their heels, is again the object
Of envy and admiration in this city.
She appeared In the fashionable
promenade OF the Waldorf hotel
wearing a ring almost two inches
long. containing three large dia-
monds each about three carats In
size. The ring is a present from
Anthony.
In addition Mrs. Anthony wore
pendant earrings two inches long.
set with four and onehalf-carat dia-
monds, and a diamond necklace and
armlet.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
OFFICIALS SEE PLOT TO
arm Alien s j. I!
u HAVE NO EXPLANATION TO MAKE"
SAYSSEnAToR Stone OF ARMED SHIP
ATTITUDE; SURE HE'LL RETAIN POST

tors the object OF the presidents
wrath in an unfair statement"
shouted Sherman.
The last speaker was Senator la
Toilette. the central ngure Of the
flIbuster. He said he would not
discuss his position on the neutral
ity bill now. but might have some
thing 10 say about n later. Point
ing out that some OF the most i'm
portant appropriation bills, includ-
ing the navy and army measures,
had been presented 70 the senate
only a short time before March 4.
he asked, -were they so long com.
Ing TO the senate because II was
undesirable that they be discussed
hereg" The army bill was present.
ed. he said, with a provision never
before dared to be presented 10 an
American congress--with universal
conscription or universal military
training embodied In II.
In brief the new rule provides
that on petition OF is senators 10
close debate on a pending measure.
the senate by a two-thirds vote on
the following day but one. may
limit debate thereafter 10 one hour
TO each senator. II includes pro-
viSions TO prevent dilstory tactics
and the introduction. after cloture
ia ordered. OF amendments not ger
name TO the pending bill.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
GAG RULE
ADOPTED
BY SENATE
Only Three Men Vote
Against Cloture
Measure
PRESIDENT is
CRITICISED
Senator Townsend
Raps His "Wilful
Men" Statement

WASHINGTON. March s.-The
cloture amendment 20 the senate
rules carried late Thursday by a
vote OF 7s 10 3. Senators Gronna.
LAFoIlette and Sherman. Repub-
llcans, voted against II.
Senator Townsend. OF Michigan.
In pledging his support to the meas
ure said that the liberty accorded
In debate Is abused"
Referring TO the criticisms or the
president of the "wilful men," Town
send said he regarded Il "as little
less than an outrage-unjust un-
dignlhed unwsrranted, and almost
unconstitutional on the part OF the
president"
Bitter denunciation by Senator
Sherman OF President Wilson's state.
mcnt that II would be useless 70 call
an extra session OF congress until
the senate rules were amended.
marked the opening Of the battle for
a cloture amendment
Several OF the wilful men also
took the noor in self-defense.
SENATOR Hollis. New Hampshire.
Democrat. offered an amendment to
the eloture amendment making II
possible for a majority instead OF
two-thirds TO bring about a limiting
OF debate.
Senator Stone pledged his sup
port 10 the amendment altho he ex-
planned that he realized II is 10 be
used for the particular purpose OF
passing the armed neutrality bill to
which I am unnlterably opposed."
Stone favored a majority vote fea-
tIre Of the amendment.
Senator Norris declared the presi
oent did a great wropg TO the men
who were conscientiously trying TO
DO their duty"
Senator Sherman Of tho two
Republicans who opposed the pro
posed gag rule-opened the mornln
fireworks with a bitter denunciatior
OF President Wilson'S statement tc
the press that II would BE- useless
20 summon an extra session unit
the senate rules were revised.
'The president did not state n,
entire truth" Sherman declared
lie deliberatef omitted a portio-
OF the truth to convey 10 the pub
lio a false impression. The pres,
dent knows and the senate knows
that no aIibuster could avail ir
event OF an extra session. Only In
the closing hours OF a congress
where time is limited can a nii
buster succeed II can only Las
from two 10 four weeks. at the ut
most before physical exhaustion.
Il object to making q few sens
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
LEGISLATURE
TABLES SLAP
AT FTLIBUSTERS

(Sfdf Correspondent Detroit TIM

(Sfdf Correspondent Detroit Timer
LANSING. Mich, March s.-.The
bouse has squelched the Holmes
senate resolution that took slap
at the hlibusters in the United
States senate on the armed neutral
~ issue by indorslng the Michigan
fenators and congressman Who
stood by President Wilson.
When the resolution was read In
the house, Rep. Glaspic. father Of
the resolution passed last north
lacking up the presidents course In
all matters affecting the interna-
tloual crisls. said
'lnasmuch IA this legislature has
already passed and sent 10 wash
ington a resolution backing mp the
president In "A general way in the
crisis which the county is going
thru. think that this additional
resolution on one incident Is unnec-
essary. I move that the resolution
be- tabled"
There was no dissent and It went
on the table.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
DIR. INCHES ASKS
AID OF SCHOOLS
IN WAR ON FEVER

Dr.. james w. Inches, Detroit's
now health oficer has written
letter to Supt OF Schools Chadsey.
asking him TO request all teachers
70 report 20 the health board al
once any symptoms Of illness among
pupils. This is imperative, the
health ofhcer says, II the city IL
70 wage an effective crusade against
scarlet fever, Forty persons have
died from this malady since Jan. l.
DT. Inches also has written 10
Corporation Counsel Harry J. Dnge-
man. asking for an opinion which
viii dehne the power Of the health
officer in forcing persons suffering
from a contagious disease TO be
taken 20 a hospital.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
GERMANY STILL
BUILDING 'zEPS

BERLIN, March s.--Vigorous de
nial that Germany has ceased con
struction OF Zeppelins. as reported
from foreign sources, was made by
a high official today.
The construction continues he
said ut Is false that there is not
enough material. We have plenty
and there are plenty OF workmen
also
Berlin suffered from a mild small
pox scare today. Thousands OF resi-
dents have been vaccinated, follow
ing discovery OF few cases here.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
Veteran Scion Unruf-
fled By Hot Attacks
On Stand
SPEECH TO BE
SOLE ANSWER
Copies of Grafton Will
Be Mailed to Home
Folks
BY RoBERT y. BENpER

tSfaT Correspondent CHtfed Press.)
WASHINGTON. March ST nev.
er explain what I gay or do in the
senate on a great pt blio question.
said Senator VIM. J. Stone, OF Mis-
souri, today when asked for a state
ment regarding the attacks being
made upon him thrucut the country
Stone will disregard the demands
for his resignation as chairman OF
the foreign relations committee
voiced by newspapers In his home
state, Missouri, and elsewhere. He
has no idea OF reslsning and in ab
solutely confident that he will be
retained in his position by the sen
ate organization.
Il never 20 into the press or upon
the floor of the senate TO explHin
today what I said or did yesterday" !"
the senator continued. But In cue
time I will scatter my speech OF
aaturdAy--with additional remarks
which I am now putting into t.
before the people OF Missouri frJm
whom my commission comes. That
viii be my answer.
what I say In the senate Is the
explanation. No other is possible.
To make what ls called an explana-
ton would be to admit that some
explanation was necessary.
IF occasion arises for me 90 speak
oa any phase OF this subject In the
future. will speak from my place
IN the senate--snd that will stand
for ITSELF
Stone paused, closed his eyes. rub.
Ted his forehead thoughtfully and
then added:
II am carefully studying my
speech OF last Saturday. have
been 40 hard pressed that haven't
had time TO even read over and
snalyIe what ! said then. Every
minute can get away from tho sen.
ate | am devoting TO that speech
aiding and inserting remarks which
I didn't have time 10 bring out
while was talking. When these
are uOut Anu NuA1 thAtbutu lu Ant
record my case will be complete
for my people back in Missouri"
Those who are interested in my
attitude must read what ! say In
that speech when II is completed.
Then. smiling broadly. and for the
hrst time lapsing into a jocular tone
he said
And I wish your great organiEa
ton would send II In full over your
wires. don't believe IL will com
prise more than % newspaper pages
OF reading matter"
on this completed speech which
stone will send 10 he Missouri cleo
torate, the senator viii rest his case
when asked about the charges IN
tho newspapers which called hiu
Stacker Bill "Gumshoe rill" and
traitor. n faint smile fickored over
the deeply furrowed face OF the old
senator and With q wave OF his hand
he dismissed the discussion.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
LAND PURCHASE NEAR WEST POINT
BY ALLEGED GERMAN SPY BROUGHT
TO LIGHT BY IGEL INVESTIGATORS
Revives Stories Of Gun
Placements In
Factories
INDIA SCHEME
INVOLVED CANAL
Hindoo Workers We're
To Wreck Panama
Ditch, Claim

Nyw YOuE lonDun op%ur
Capt Tunn1y snd Dotoo11ve - y
German pIot huntsss of the Now
York police department. Who wussp1
on the Won Papen. Won IgsL Fay 81
other bomb cases. win tell the fe1-
ersi grand Jury today the revsla-
tions thst led To the arrest q u.
Chandra Chakiabsrty and Dr. I'm
est Sekunna. charged with ceosp1p-
acy 10 start a revolution IN India-
An effort viii be made today -
supply cash bah for the two men
under arrest. the National sursty
company having surrendered them,
for patriotic reasons.
The two detectives were expected
TO have something to say regarding
the purchase OF large tract of land
by Sekunna near West Point. The
discovery OF this purchase and sub
seQuent statements by the imprfs-
oned German. have revived again
IN New York stories from Belgium,
France and England regarding gum
emplacements found on factory
sites owned by persons Of German
birth and OF concrete foundations
found 10 be adapted for heavy ar
tiilery. The tract In within strfk-
ing distance Of the Cstskills source
OF New York's water supply. and is
but a few miles from the Ashoksn
reservoir.
Federal agents are said 10 nave
placed great significance on this
purchase. being inclined TO the be-
lief that II might have been the In
tentiou OF the plotters TO ship arms
and ammunition there for the use
OF an alien force now living I'm the
United States.
wAsHrroroN, March s.-osr-
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
ARMEDSHIP
ORDER HELD
.|NABEYANCE
President WflDuulas
Course Still . Mys-
tery Today
ILLNESS MAY BE
EXPLANATION

WASHINGTON. March s.--what
President Wilson purposes as TO
arming merchantmen was stin a
mystery early today.
He has these possible courses
To act on his own initiative under
Secretary LAnsinE's and Atty Gen.
Gregory's rulings that ancient laws
do not tie his hands; OF he can
call an extra session. now that the
senate has amended IT'S rules Ia
thwart flibusters and push thru the
armed neutrality bill that failed las,
session.
Some assumed that an extra ses
sion would be the psychological
course" and the more so because
the army appropriation bill failed
and the government cannot pay ia
Mexican border forces untn Il
passes.
Passage OF the armed neutrality
bill would not only amount to a
vote OF confidence. and a notice 70
the world that America II unified
and patriotic. but II would also pro
vide money wherewith TO operate
But the fact that the president was
still III today, and ordered not "a
tar himself with labors. made n
poss bic that be would delay any
action a few more days
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
U. S. ENVOY IN
TOXIC DEAD

WASHINGTON. March 9.-George
w. Guthrie. American ambassador 10
Japan since 1919, died suddenly OF
apoplexy in Toxic Thursday
Only a brief cablegram. Announc-
ing his death, but giving no details,
has reached the state department
The affairs OF the embassy have
heen taken over by Post Wheeler.
the first secretary. who will act as
charge until a new ambassador h
named
Mr.. Guthrie. a Pittsburgh lawyer,
prominent In national Democratic
politics for many years. was among
the FIRST diplomatic representatives.
appointed by President Wilson
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

DEMOCRAT

REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT
CIRCUIT JUDGE.
George P. codd Alfred J.. Murphy
Henry A. Mandell George s. Hosmer
Harry j. Dingeman p j. VI HaIly
Clyde l. Webster n. C. L. Forier
Ira w. jayne Edward s. Greece
Walter Barlow John Faust
COUNTY AUDITOR.
william y. Mocller william Collins
RECORDER
Charles Jasnowsh Charles r. wilkins
JUDGE OF RECORDERS COURT
Harry b Keidan Edward j. Jeffries
SCHOOL INSPECT0R-(2-year term)
Alexis G. Angel Francis P. Dvyer
Horace r. Dickinson Andrew p. Bidds
Edward ID. Deyne
SCHOOL INSPECTOR-(4-year term)
Mrs Carrie Church Ooatdyk John Haney
Joseph stringhsm Or. John s. Hall
SCHOOL INSPECTOR-(s-year term)
Samuel c. kumford p ". Heating
Mrs, Laura =. Osborn Stcphen .. Williams
Alex. n. Reinhold Frank n. Alfred
the Rev. j. NJ. Barkley OF O. v. N Lothrop
ALDERMAN-(Fourth Ward
Charles s Crane
ALDERMAN-(Tent Wud)
william J. Brennan Patrick 0'Briea
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
LATIN PEACE PLAN
is NOT LIKED
BY CHILEANS
ny CHARLES r. STEWART.

bF fhAhLcS r. SIhWAhI.
(stan Correspondent United Press.
BUENos AIRES. March s.-Ar.
gentine's plan for concerted action
looking toward peace in Europe thru
unity OF Latin-American republics
is encountering opposition from
Chile.
Dispatches from Santiago today
declared that the newspaper Diario
Illustrado revealed its belief In an
Argentine Peruvian combination.
formed hostile 10 Chile The news
paper demanded tha, Chile immedl.
ately seek an alliance with Colon
bia in retaliation. The publication
of the story apparently created a
great deal of discussion in Santiago
altho here In Buenos Aires n was
discounted as untrue.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

Everybody is getting wise to thoae
sBarRain Matinee" az the Miles
theater. There the Greatest Amuso-
mcnt value IN Detroit. -Four hours
Of Photopiays and Vaudeville. 10 and
20c.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09
rnYsIrIANs. sPrcIAL

WAYNE Mineral Baths and Mineral
sulphur Water are both good for
your Rheumatic Patients.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

PVtpttRw--the plain neat kfaa-that
ta PtGkt-rtwea Jsk DeDt.--Msin Ab3o.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

Pristsns-the pIsln seat kind-shst
O. riwht--Tirnes Jeb Depts--main tsse.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

swlssusiag pools is Detrvtt schools
will se closed nest week uaIess the
common council appropriates an eN-
ira SIC. 900 20 the board Of educa-
ton for the maintenance ~ the
plunRea Al the regular meeting ~
the board Thursday night 10 was
reported that the bath tub fund had
been exhausted.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

PriatiaE--tAe pIsin neat kins-thst
ts ss~e.1~-Tinsea Jsb Dept.-MsIn f51o
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

se.r.s Cub sper 60 g-Slie set.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-09

Rink. Three sessions dsiiy.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-05
Gwarf firnore.
SPAlO|NG TROPHY
GOES TO WHINE.

Especial to The Richmond Vfrgfnian
Washington. Pa. Nov. A.-To o
feat the University of PirtshurE
the annual football battle on Forbs
field next Saturday, Washington Al
Jefferson must conquer precedent
wei: Ms the Painters. The game W
be the eighteenth between teams re
rescnting Washington and Jeners'
and either Pitt or the latter's pred
ccssor. w, U. p. Since 1905, victort
for either team have como In ss-t
of three and to complete tho chs
Pitt must win this year, giving her
trio of successive wins. In 9th
words, 1.-THE rule of three seems
prevail IN football for Washington a
Jefferson and Pitt.
pitt or rather w. U. P. inaugural
It's modern rejuvenadon of football
1905. when It defeated Washington -
Jefferson by IL to 0. Washington a.
Jefferson won in 1908, 1907 and lso1
Pitt carried off the palm in 1903, 10
and 1911: Washington and Jererst
then lived up to precedent and won
1919. 1913 and 1914, and Pitt mai
tanned the custom by annextng Il
games OF 1910 ana aSAo- 4@s0W -
superstftious say that II In PITS +furi'
to win this year again in order
round out the third victory Of Il
present series. and they are baEfI
their belief of Washington and Je
ferson defeat on this circumstan
alone, regardless of the merits OF Il
two teams,
I'VE don't care thing for proc
dent" said Manager r. NJ. Murphy.
Washington and jefferson. when d
cussing this phase OF the football sit
alton rs relating to the coming Was
ington and Jefferson Pitt battle ~
can shatter precedent just Al easily
we hope to break Pitts string OF vi
tories, That's not an easy thtuE to O
but you know precedent has be
broken frequently and this II. the yea1
In addition to the mere victory
take. and that Is about All much
any two teams in the country won
care to contend for. the big spaldiI
trophy goes this year to the team VT
ming at Forbes field. This cup was o
fered four years ago TO the team N
winning three games. wAshtngts
and jefferson took the next two clash
and seemed to have strangie no
on the cup, But Pitts two victorf
In 1918 and 1918, respectively, has p
her on even terms and only a tie 500
next Saturday can prevent one or q
other from getting possession
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-05
WHO ARE TEACHING
BOXING TO SOLDIERS

Here is complete list OF the noted
boxers who have up to date been Rp-
pointed boxing instructors at military
training camps
Camp Sherman o h nny Kiihane,
feRtherweisht champion of America,
Camp Upton-Benuy Leonard. light
weight champion Of the world.
Camp pevens - Battling Levinsky.
light heavyweight champion of Amer
lea.
Camp Dodge--Mike Gibbons, leading
contender for nlidt'leweight title.
Camp Lewis--Willie Richie, former
lightweight champion OF the world.
Camp Upton, Z. NJ. c. A. branch
Young Fulton. East side lightweight,
Camp Rockford--Charlie White.
Camp Dix--Kid Mccoy.
Camp Pike--Frankie Russell. New
Orleans lightweight
Joe Mandot. one of the cleverest
Hghtweights produced in New Orleans
has also been appointed an instructor
but as yet has not been assigned to 8
camp.
Packey Mcfarland also has been APP
pointed an Instructor,