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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
REPORTED KILLED IN ACCIDENT

A report is current in this city this
week that Mr.. and Mrs. M. Gaut were
in an auto accident in California,
which resulted in the death of Mr..
Gaut and the serious injury of his
wife
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
TARTAR REPUBLIC ESTABLISHED

PETROGRAD, Dec. "A Tartar re-
public has been established in Crimea,
with the capital at Sebastopol, it was
announced today.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
RUSSIAN COMMANDERS SAY
THAT THEY WILL NOT
OBEY
Muscovite Ambassador
Sticks to Job
Teutons Send Commissioners to
Roumania to Try to Negotiate
a Separate Peace With That
Nation.

PETROGRAD, Dec. Negotiations
for the release of all German and Aus
Hungarian prisoners of war in
Russia are being concluded and they
will soon be ordered released by the
Bolshevih premier, Lenine, according
to the newspaper Viedo Mosti today.
Foreign Minister Trotzky has issu-
ed a decree dismissing all of the Rus
sian diplomatic and consular repre-
sentatives in foreign countries that
fail to recognize the Bolsheviki as the
legal central government of Russia.
Cablegrams last week said that rep
resentatives of the German general
staff had arrived in Petrograd to ne
gotiate for the release of Teuton wal
prisoners.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
MARKET REPORTS DELAYED

Market reports were delayed today
on account of the necessity of running
the message Of President Wilson over
the wires
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
LAST GERMAN COLONY
TAKEN BY THE BRITISH

German East Africa at Length Conquered by
Lion-Eight Hundred Thousand Men in Death
Grip at rai-Reenforcements for Both
Sides-Lull Falls on Fight in Italy
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04

COPENHAGEN, Dec. command
ers of Russian armies on the southern
and on the eastern fronts have noti-
fled the war office in Petrograd that
they will refuse to recognize any proc
tocol or armistice that may be drawn
up at Brest-Litovsk, according to in
formation received today from the
Russian capital.
Ensign Krylenko, the Bolsheviki
commander in chief is openly flouted
by these loyal commanders.
Germany and Austria are. making
fresh Withdrawals of troops from that
section of the eastern front where the
Bolshevik control the Russian sol
diers. Some of these are being sent
to italy and others into Belgium and
France.
Berlin reports that an armistice al
ready exists in Volhynia and northern
Gallicia and that negotiations for a
general armistice" are still under
way.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-Ambassa-
dor Boris Bakhmeteff and the other
members of the Russian embassy here
decline to be fired
When shown dispatch saying fore
ign minister Trotzky of the Bolshevik
has decreed the dismissal of all dip
lomatic and consular officials, Off
cials here refused to be disturbed.
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 4-Negotiations
for an armistice on the Roumaniar
front as we'll as the eastern front are
being considered by the Russ-Ger-
man commissioners at Brest-Litovsk
it was stated in dispatch from thu
German frontier today.
The Dusseldorf Gazette, a German
newspaper, was authority for the re
port that Roumania has made peace
| oYertures TO the central poWers
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Continued on page FOUR
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
MAY RELIEVE COL. KUTZ
AS D. c. Commissioner
Services Needed as Member of Board
of Army Engineers.

Lieut.. Col C. w. Kutz. Engineer Com.
missioner. who Is also chairman of the
Public Utilities Commission, may be re-
lieved from service in the local govern.
ment and detailed to active duty in the
war, according to a bill introduced yes
terday by Representative Cary, OF Wis.
consin.
Commissioner Kut1 has already applied
to the War Department for relief from
his present civilian duties, and the matter
Is now under consideration with every
prospect that his request win be granted.
The departure OF Commissioner Kutz
would mean that the municipal engineer
OF highways would take his place and as
sumo his rank as a member of the Dis
trict Commissioners, by the terms of the
Cary bill.
It is not believed that this measure
will pass Congress, but that in the event
Of Commissioner Rutz taking the line for
war service. President Wilson will name
a new Commissioner with engineering ex-
perienoe.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
Your Family Can Spend a De-
ightful Vacation at Moderate
Cost on a Western Mountain
Ranch.

For health and good time there is
nothing like taste Of real ranch life In
Wyoming.
Lots Of people are doing It nowadays,
and many ranchers are prepared to take
In summer boarders, make them comfort
able, and give them thoroughly good,
wholesome things to eat -
Why don't you take the family ana
spend q vacation on one of these Western
ranches7 We know the reliable ones and
will gladly tell you of number from
which to choose, with their facilities and
prices.
A few weeks Of this kind of life In the
open, constantly breathing that wonder
ful Western air, win put you and the
family In fine physical condition, and the
experfence-horseback riding, trout fish
ing. picnicking and camping out will MI
your thoughts with the Joy OF living.
Let me plan with you and help YOU de-
termine Just what TO do. and explain to
you how easy II Is to accomplish In these
days Of perfect train service. Make use
OF me-that's what Pm here for.
Mm. Austin General Agent Passenger
St, Philadslphia-
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
ASKS FOR VOLUNTEER
AGRICULTURAL ARMY
Bill in the House to Recruit Men for
Farm Work.

Formation Of volunteer Horticultural
army" to work the farms Of the nation
during war time, Is provided In a House
bill introduced yesterday by Representa-,
tive Medill Mccormick, OF Illinois.
Mccormick issued a statement saying
his bill carried out the plan adopted al
the st. Louis conference of agriculturists
and approved by Secretary Houston. The
bill provides for the enlistment as farm
workers OF three classes-men above mill
tary age, men of military age but unit
for service. and boys OF IA to military
age. Service would be on private farms
at prevailing wages. or government farms.
IT have introduced a BILL" said Mr..
Mccormick, ''at the request OF Dean Kim
ley, of the University Of Illinois, and
after q conference with Mr.. Lever, chair
man OF the agriculture committee, IN
order that we may have printed for con-
sideration a measure prepared by agri-
cultural experts.
we can't have an army ready for
months to come. but we can guarantees
plenty OF food for ourselves and the al
lies II we bring every resource to bear
in producing food In this country. The
great problem Of our farmers today Is
a shortage of farm labor. That short
age can be made UP II men and boys not
acceptable for actual military service viii
enter the agriculture service for their
country. In this war, those who cannot
carry d rife can serve their country by
following the plow.
TT n imperative that some such bin
must be passed promptly. A delay Of but
few weeks now means a years loss Of
time In increased food production"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
SERVICE LEGION CAMPAIGN

An important meeting Of the military
legion OF the District OF Columbia will
be held tomorrow evening at Q O'Clock,
At Room 4OS National Guard Armory.
az L street northwest
According to Col. Richard D. simms,
president of the legion, the question of
a military assembly every two weeks will
ne iscussed. These assemblies VIII be for
drilling and rife practice
An active campaign for new members
eligible to the legion also will be inaugu-
rated. Many of the members of the Dis
trict National Guard, recently returned
from the Mexican border and who will
not be called into active service, are eligi-
bic to the legion.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
Don't Experiment with Catarrh;
1t Often Leads to Beard CONSUMPTION

pearance in the nostrls, throat and
air passages, the disease becomes more
ana more aggravated and finally
reaches down into the lungs, and
every one recognizes the alarming
condition that results when the lungs
are affected. Thus Catarrh may be
the forerunner of that most dreaded
and, hopeless Of all diseases, con-
sumption.
No local treatment affords perna-
nent RELIEF Experience has taught
that S. s. s. is the one remedy which
attacks the disease at its source, the
blood and produces satisfactory re-
suits In even the worst cases Catarrh
sufferers are urged to give s. 8. S. a
thorough trial II Is sold by all drug
gists. You are invited to write to the
medical department for expert advice
as to how to treat yonr own case.
Address Swift Specific Co., 81 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
SPECIAL MEMS EXAMINATION.

The United States Civil. Service Com.
Ellssion' in order to meet the demand
ana 10 accommodate those who are una
hle 10 report for examination during The
cay. has announced an examination for
men stenographers and typewriters, TO
be held here, beginning at 500 D. m.
April 2. large number Of men STE
nographers and typewriters is urgently
reeded. and residents OF the District
OF Columbia who pass the examination
will be eligible for permanent appoint
ment In the appOrtioned departmental
service at Washington
Women will not be admitted 70 this
exanlination TO be held in the eyeni1r,
but will be admitted to exantnations =
held during the day until further notice
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS
IN FIRST MOBILIZATION
Districi Nurs. Units to Take Oath of
Ofice Today.

Lead, . Of the District Red Croes con-
tingent which Will be mobiliEed under
the Woznen's Volunteer Aid as a feature
Of the dedication Of the American Red
Cross Building May Il viii take the oath
OF offics this morning at II O'Clock. Mrs.
Hugh : Scott. wife OF the Chief Of Stan
of the army. VIII administer the oath.
assistee by her adJutants. Miss Mabel
7. Boz dman, Mrs. T. W. Richards. and
Mrs. T. ". Mclaughlin
The various nobilized units will wear
Red Cross uniforms and II win be the
first mobilization Of uniformed women
war workers ever held IN this ,untr1.
The leaders who win take the oatn
follow:
Mrs. =. +. Fletcher. chairman Of the
supply corps. whose captains are Mrs.
n. 2. Mason and Mrs. Seton Schroeder.
Mrs. George Barnett, chairman OF the
Marine Barracks unit with Mrs. DOZEN
as her captain.
Mrs W. C. GorgAs. In charge OF the
Highlands group, with four captains.
Mrs. William Macarthur. Mrs William
Cine Boyden. Mrs. Ramsey d. Potts and
Mrs. Rush.
Mrs. ]. Borden Hartman. chairman OF
the wcman's motor corps, and her cap
tains. Mrs. A. P. Gardner. Mrs. Cary
Langhorn. Miss Heloise Myer, Mrs.
AACASoAhOCg AAE8-4 wash -AAAss WNh9N AAA =
Shepherd and Miss Margaret Fahnstock-
Mrs. L s. Liscum, chairman Of the
auxiliary, with MrA c w. Kennedy as
her captain.
Mrs. Albert Gleayes, chairman Of the
surgical dressings. with two captains,
Miss Hemphin and Butler. ~
Mrs. Charles C. Glover. r., chairman
Of another surgical dressing corps. with
two captains. Miss Edith McCammon
and Mrs. Clarence Wilson
Mrs. Carol A Deyol. chairman Of the
Cairo auxiliary, with Mrs. Cranston a.
captain
Mrs. W. c. Rucker. chairman Of the
public health unit. with Mrs. Cummings
As captain.
Miss Suzanne Chase. chairman of tho
Junior service.
Mrs. A. Garrison Mcclintock. ehairman
OF the Red Cross helpers.
Mrs Randall Hagner. chairman Of the
comforts committee.
Mrs Larz Anderson, chairman Of the
refreshment division, which Is the frsI
unit to report ready and fully equipped
FOR service as needed.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
HUNDREDS AT FUNERAL
OF DIAMOND JIM BRADY

New York. Aprsf i6-Hundreds Of
friends and acquaintance of james
Buchanan (''Diamond Jims1 Brady at
tended his funeral here today AZ ST
Agnes Roman Catholic churoh Hun
dreda OF others were turned away.
The throng was perhaps the most oos-
mopolitan that has ever attenoed a fun
eral here Big corporation odlciais
rubbed elbows with members Of the the
atrical profession and othera from many
dinereEt walks Of life. Many poor pso-
pie. who had been befrtended by the
dead man. were among tho nrst 10 sntsr
the church
Among the mournsr1 were MrA A p.
Moore, Of PIttsourRh. who vaa Nnss
Lillian Russell; H H Hewitt Of Buff
fslo; William II. Miner, Of Chicago, and
c. S. Mollen. former president of the New
Haven.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
LAW SCHOOL TO DEBATE
PROHIBITION QUESTION

The final debate between the Junior and
senior debating societies OF Georgetown
University Law School is to be held this
evening in the auditorium Of the law
school building, Sixth and e street
northwest. The question will be RE
solved, That Government Prohibition of
the Manufacture and Sale Of Alcoholic
Liquors, Except for Medicinal and
Sacramental Purposes. Should be Adopt
ed In the United States. (Constttu-
uonality Wsived)"
The senior debating society, represent
ed by Robert z. J. Whalen and George
T. Shansey. will argue the affirmative
side Of the question, while the Junior
debating society, represented by Frances
J. O'Brien and william J. CuIIinan, wrI
argue the negative side. Robert NJ. Nc
Gauley. president Of the Junior society
viii preside.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
woman Of Few Words"
Puzzles Fellow Solons

Miss Jeanette Rankin. Congresswoman
from Montana, threatens to change the
Old adage, "a man of few words" to a
woman OF few words"
With the printing Of the biographies
In the Congressional Record It was found
yesterday that the first lady Of Con-
gress' had thus described herself: Jean
ette Rankin, Republican, OF Missoula"
That makes l9 words from Miss Rankin
that have thus far been included in
the official records OF Congress. A num-
Der Of her colleagues already have nearly
lAote recorded since April 2 and the
averase directory biography runs about
900 words.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
TARIFF BOARD PLANS
COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN

The new tariff commission is planning
the establishment at Washington of a
complete Information bureau on Ameri-
can industries. Members of the board
are Of the opinion that during the war,
and especially after its close, American
manufacturers and business men will
need to be fully equipped with scientific
information concerning American indus
tries
The information win be obtained from
the general economic investigations of
the board, and from the testimony of
business men appearing at hearings be-
fore the body.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
REsISTs MANsIAUGHTER BILL

Frank B. ochsenreiter yesterday filed
a demurrer in the District Supreme Court
In resistance to an indictment charging
mansiaughter In causing the death OF
Frank Joanini, a guest in his automo-
bile.
Joanini was killed when ochsenreiter's
car colhded with a horse-drawn vehicle
February 1s last The defendant declared
the indictment Is vague and indefinite,
and does not charge a crime. He says,
at most the offense was only a misde-
meanor In negligently operating the au-
tompbile. The demurrer was filed by At
torneys 3. +. Colladay and II. q Bar
ger.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
Matrimonial Recruits
May Run Against Snag

Representative Brittsn, Of nli-
nois, yesterday filed a bill IN the
House that Affects those who
rush TO the marriage license bu-
reaus instead of 10 the recruit
ing ofiices.
In effect the bill provides that
young men within the proposed
eonscription age who took out
licenses after April / will be sub
tect to the compulsory military
service. unless they obtained q
special license from the secrs-
tary Of War.
The bill is aimed at those men
who Hooded the matrimonial bu-
reaus throughout the country 20
evade enliEtments because of
marital responsibilities
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
WHITE SLAVE CASE DROPPED

At the request Of the Department Of
Justice the Supreme Court yesterday dis
missed the governments appeal from
the decision of the lower courst as-
quitting Grover @, Arlington, of Russen
County, W. Va, Of violation of the Mann
white slave act.
Arlington was accused Of Transporting
a woman for immoral purposes across
q State line in a private conyeyance. The
government did not press the appeal be-
cause the Department of Justice Is
satisfied with the construction Of the
Mann law handed down by the Supreme
Court In the Diggs-Caminetu case.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
You VIII Never Be Cured BY
Local Treatment With Sprays
and Douches.

catarrh Is a condition of the blood
and cannot be cured by local applica-
tions OF sprays and douehes; this has
been proven by the thousands who
have vainly resortsd to this method
OF treatment
catarrh should not be neglected or
experimental with The wrong treat
ment is valuable time lost. during
which the disease is getting a firmer
hold upon its victim, and making it
more difficult for even the proper
treatment to accomplish results.
Though Catarrh makes its first ap-
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
FIRST AID HOME GUARD
MOVEMENT Is LAUNCHED

That the District government will CO.
operate with the other departments in
the organization Of Home Guard First
AID Corps was the decision reached al
a meeting of employees IN the District
Building yesterday afternoon.
Or. l. W. Glazebrook. founder Of the
league addressed the employees on the
purpose Of the organization. Commits
sioner Brownlow appointed a COMMITTEES
Of DR.. w. Q. Woodward, District health
onicer; Ben L Prince, collector Of taxes.
and Daniel z. Garses. chief clerk Of the
engineer department, to organize the
units. meeting was called for Friday
In the Potomac Electric Power Company
Offices
The Agricultural branch met last night
and organized. Other departments are
expected to follow within a few days.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
PHONE GIRL RoUTs ROBBERS.

Rulo. Neb., April 1s.-Miss Edna Ray
hill, telephone operator. routed a band
OF bank robbers early the other morn
ing. Unable TO arouse city authorities,
Miss Rayhill approached the Bank of
Rulo, IN which the robbers were at
work, and nred shot after shot in the
afr until the robbers, frightened ned
Miss Rayhill learned OF the robbers
activities when they cut the telephons
wires. She saw them drive UP to the
bank In an automobile and break into
the building.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
PEEKABoo WAISTS LEGAL.

Boise, Idaho. April 1e--It Is perfectly
proper for Boise fair ones to wear peek
aboo' waists In business offices.
According 10 the city ordinance such
a garment Il perfectly propSr," said San
itary Inspector Cation. Does not Sec
ton OF, Ordinance S13 says that ali ex-
posed fruit must be covered with a layer
OF mosquito netting and isn't the wear
er of this waist a peachp'
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.

Senate Approves Presidents seIee-
ttOns for Important omces.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Oscar
7. Crosby, of Virginia, to be Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury; Francis 3.
Kearful, 20 be Assistant Attorney Cen
eral; Joseph Moore, OF Louisiana. United
States Attorney Western district of
Louisiana; Joseph W. Montgomery, of
Louisiana, to be United States Attor-
ney Eastern district of Louisiana;
Chauncey d. Snow, Of Massachusetts, to
be assistant chief Of the Bureau Of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce; Charles
F. Rattigan, Of Auburn, N. Y. to be
collector of customs, District No, y.
Rochester, N. Y; Edwin G. Hunter, of
Louisiana, to be naval officer OF customE
District No. 20. New Orleans.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
ALMOST 1000 M FAMILY

HiavAthA, Kama. Aprn M-Ths biEgeat
family In this country has almost Loo
memberA II n st Ressrvs. nine miles
north Of here Reserve n q small town
Of 200 or more people with an average
Kansas population In the country sur
rounding for an area OF Et1 miles. Yet
In the town and the entire area OF coun-
try within SIX miles Of the town there
are not more than ten families who are
not related 10 each othsr by tiss Of blood
or marriage.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
Telegraph Tips

Wilmington, Del. April 16-The Car
neys Point plant of the du Pont Powder
Company was damaged by fire today. The
flames were discovered about O'Clock in
the morning and spread rapidly. No one
was hurt. The damage will not exceed
$500. It is said. Friction tgniting rife
powder in a barrel caused the FIRE.
Baltimore, Nd. April 6-Michael Bor-
zakovslSy, the Russian diplomatic agent.
who was wounded in his room at the
Baltimore Country Club on the morning
of April T. was reported in a critical con-
dition at the Church Home and Infirmary
here this morning. Mr.. BorEakovsky. Ac-
cording to an investigation made by the
police, shot himself accidentally while
handling an automatic pistol.
Ottawa, Ontario. April l6-More than
500 Canadian officers were killed and
wounded in the capture of vImy Ridge.
in France. last week, say advices re-
ceived from London today.
Petrograd. April IA resolution de-
claring that II is necessary that the Con-
Eress OF Council of worScmen and Sol
diers' Delegates continue to exercise its
control of the provisional government
was unanimously adopted by that body
today.
Zurich. April 16-Members OF the party
OF eighty Americans who arrived last
night from Vienna declared today that
the peace feeling in AUSTRIA Hungary is
growing stronger daily. According to
these statements. the desire for peace
pervades all clases. Many of the Ameri-
cans were consular officials.
New York, April is-Msny summer cot
N10
were destroyed today by nre which
swept Rockaway Park, a summer resi.
dence colony on Long Island. 1t y
estimated that the damage done by the
flames, which broke out In q new
structure that was to be used as
summer boarding house," will reach
10000. The origin Of the FIRE Is
mystery.
Springfield, Mass, April 1s Fifty
guests at the Gilmore Hotel had narrow
escapes from death in an early morning
FIRE today. Policemen and firemen rushed
through the smoking halls, rousing the
sleeping guests, most OF whom were wo.
men. The guests escaped to the street
clad only in their night clothing. Tho
monetary damage was not large.
Boston. April 1e-Three men were
severity buTIleO' one prODaDly Fatally, as
the result Of minor explosion early
today in the Mead-Morrison factory In
East Boston. where shells for the allies
are made. The explosion was accidental
Clarion, Iowa, April 16.-Federal Secret
Service agents today took a hand In the
investigation Of a fire which DESTROYED a
round house, containing nine engines,
here. The matter was referred to the
government in the belief that suspicious
persons seen around the round house
may have been German agents.
London, April 16-Col. MacDougal Of
the Canadian Forestry Corps, a native of
Greenwich, Conn, has been made a
brigadier general, 1t was announced to-
day.
Baltimore, Nd, April 1e-Herman
Geise, German. 80 years old, will be
turned over to the Federal authorities
today by the local police. Geise was ar
rested after, It Is alleged. he had cast
slurs upon the United States govern
ment and had boasted Of what the Ger
mans would do II the American navy
was sent to European waters,
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
Morse Street N. E.

Lawrence J. Gately, 1913
Morse st. NE, says: II ride
a bicycle a great deal and I
think that the constantly
leaning over is what affected
my kidneys and caused back
ache a year ago. Many times
when I stopped over. I could
hardly straighten up because
a sharp pain struck me in
the small OF my back. Ny
kidneys acted irreguiRrly and
I suffered from headaches
and dizzy spells. A friend Rd-
yised me to try Doan's Kid
ney Pills, and a half dozen
boxes Of Doan's cured me-"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17

Springfield, Mass, April 1s - Fifty
guests at the Gilmore Hotel had narrow
escapes from death in an early morning
FIRE today. Policemen and firemen rushed
through the smoking halls, rousing the
sleeping guests, most OF whom were wo.
men. The guests escaped to the street
clad only in their night clothing. Tho
monetary damage was not large.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17

Boston, April 16-Three men were
severely burned, one probably fatally, as
the result Of a minor expulsion early
today in the Mead-Morrison factory In
East Boston. where shells for the allies
are made. The explosion was accidental.