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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
GREAT BRITAIN AND
ARGENTINE SETTLE
EMBARGO QUARREL,

Buenos Aires, April 24.-Amicabls
adjustment of the diplomatic quarrel
between Argentine and England over
Argentine's wheat embargo was an.
nounced today. The two nations have
reached a settlement whereby Argen-
tine agrees to send to England and
the allies 100000 tons Of wheat and
10000 tons of flour. In return, Eng
land contracted to forward to Ar
gentine at later date 100000 tons
Of wheat from Canada, Australia and
elsewhere. Delivery Of the British
wheat is tc be made between July and
September.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
KAISER URGED BY
ROYAL FAMILY TO
ABDICATE THRONE
Rome Clerical Newspaper
Says Situation Was Dis
cussed at Recent Family
Council but Result Un-
known.

. Rome, April 24.-The Corriere
d'Italia, clerical organ, declares it
is able to confirm reports that
members of the immediate family
of the kaiser are pressing him to
abdicate.
The paper says that at 4 recent
meeting of the Hohenzollern fam
lily, one member, bolder than the
rest, intimated that the emperor
might save the situation by follow
ing the example Of Emperor Mich
olas. 1t Is reported the kaiser
turned pale and left the room,
after observing that the general
opinion was against him, mutter-
ing I'VE shall see.' The same
evening he was summoned to an
other family council. Whatever
passed remains unknown.
Political circles attach little inn
portance to the story.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
FIRST WAR ISSUE
SEIZED QUICKLY

washington, April 24.-American
citizens grabbed the first 100000, 900
Of the war issue so quick it made the
treasury department officials gasp for
breath.
With indications that the issue IL
oversuhscribed already by at least 100
per cent, orders were telegraphed out
to federal reserve banks today to close
all subscription books for the present.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
REPORT OF THE CAPTURE OF
SUBMARINE NOT CONFIRMED

Washington, April 24.-"It is news
to u.s." the navy department declared
today regarding Newport News, Va,
report that the German submarine
lean battleship.
Denying the story, Secretary Daniels
said: There is no confirmation of press
reports that German submarine has
been captured by United States war
ships at Newport News or at any
other point along the Atlantic sea-
board"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24

tions plants. He did not explain his
reasons.
Passage Of straight conscription
bill will rob the homes Of the coun-
try" Of youths. 'undeveloped physi-
cally and mentally, many Of them with
no spirit to fight" Representative
Fields Of the military committee de-
clared.
I'VE need the best fighting force We
can get" Fields said. Under a straight
conscription system we shall get an
army. Of youths. two-sevenths Of them
under p years old.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
COMPLAINT MADE ON RAISE
IN PRICE OF WRAPPING PAPER

(CapftaI news Special SerVfce.)
Washington. April "a. - The fruit
growers Of the northwest have taken
up with Representative French the
matter Of increased prices for paper
used in the wrapping and shipping Of
fruit in the northwest. Mr.. French has
had this matter up with the federal
trade comm mission and the commission
Is calling for detailed information from
fruit growers on the subject.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
STRIKE AT AN END:
BUILDING RESUMED

Capital News Special Service.)
Twin Falls, April 24.-The strike of
workmen assisting the builders ended
yesterday with grant of the increase
of so cents a day asked. All operations
were resumed at once. This will mean
speedy commencement of work on the
new county hospital. which it was
feared would be delayed by the strike.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DEsIGNATEs BABY WEEK

Washington, April 24.-The children's
bureau Of the department Of labor at
Washington has designated April 80 to
May as national baby week in the
United States. The department of
labor has requested retail dealers
throughout the country to cooperate
in advertising and displaying pure
foods for babies and the movement will
be enthusiastically taken up by wo-
mems clubs and other civil organiza-
tions.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
AMERICAN Marines TO
INSIST ON THEIR RIGHT
TO Be LANDED FIRST

Washington, April 24.-Amsriean
marines will insist on their right to be
the first United States soldiers in tho
European trenches, erisadier General
George Barnett told The house navy
committee today, explaining the rea-
son for the proposed increase from
17,400 to $4,000 in the marine corps.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
ARRESTS FOR HIGH LIVING.

h Rome. April 24.-La Teurs and Arag-
nos. Rome's largest cafes, have been
fined for selling ices and ice cream ON
"sweetless" days. Approximately $4,000
worth Of the forbidden fruit" was Sc
questered by the municipal authorities
and distributed among the city's SOL
der wounded and war orphans.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
BOISE PRICES

The wholesale price Of potatoss-
carload Iots-is quoted today at S4.75 q
hundred, an increase Of dollar in .
few days.-
The old crep Of onions 10 reported sx-
haustsd. New onions VA cents .
pound.
Cheese, Wholesale. 10 up half = cent
pound.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
$50 HAY IN OREGON.

Bend, Ore, April 24.-Eighty
dollars ton for hay, plus the
cost of long haul to his ranch
on Metolius river, is the price
Dan Heising is paying today to
keep his sheep alive. Others in
central and eastern Oregon have
lost much stock because of the
hay famine.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
TO REGULATE. EXPORTS.

Washington, April N.-Secretary Of
Commerce RedfieId today asked the
house interstate commerce committee
to report favorabIy the Adamson OK.
port biIl-an administration war
measure giving the president power
to regulate sxports-so a. go keep
England and France going"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
Germans, Fighting Like
Fiends, Hurled Back in
Bleeding Remnants After
Desperate Counties Attack
Near Monchy.
DAY OF DESPERATE
BATTLING IN FRANCE
Two Thousand Prisoners
Captured by the British
Great Rents Torn in the
Ranks Of the Teutons as
Allies Advanced.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP siMMS,

.oy WILLIAM PHILIP SlMMSv
United Prsss Staff Correspondents
With the British Armies
Afield, April 24.-Yesterday
[ stood. from where British
soldiers sprayed death on
advancing German hordes.
The sole civilian present,
[ saw what is one Of the
rarest sights of this Arma-
geddon-troops on both
sides maneuvering in the
open.
While now and then the battlefield
was hidden under the smoke and gases
from explosives, saw Guemappe TAX
en- and the ridge south of the Cojeul
river cleared of the enemy. I saw the
Germans in massed formation counter
attack before Monchy. fighting like
fiends. only to be hurled back in brok-
en-, bleeding remnants.
PERFECT FIGHTING DAY.
It was perfect day for fighting.
There was scarcely a cloud in the sky.
1t was the first real spring day of the
year.
1t was at dawn on such = day that
the British attacked. They spread over
a wide front to the north and south of
the Scarpe.
About o'clock in the afternoon the
Germans began a terrific lombard
ment Of Monchy. For hours the Brit
ish positions were buried under clouds
Of white, yellow and black smoke.
Shortly after o'clock, saw thou
sands Of Germans pour from behind
Vert wood, massed for attack. While
they paused briefly. the British got
their artillery on them. Then the Ger
mans charged. The terrific British
fire tore great rents in their ranks. But
they stuck to 1t and struck obliquely at
the British lines.
For half an hour longer the combat
ants were hidden under a vast cloud
Of smoke. The Germans planted a
barrage to the west Of Monchy In an
endeavor to cut off reserves for the
forces they were attacking.
Meanwhile, the air swarmed with
planes. Some fell. fighting gioriously.
Then. of a sudden, the British took the
advantage in the fighting and by tre-
mendous battling stormed Guemappe.
1t was q sudden brilliant stroke.
CLEARED THE RIDGE.
Further to the southwest of Monchy
the Tommies cleared the ridge south to
the Cojeul.
Within 80 minutes after they went
over the parapet along this line, I saw
them return with hundreds Of prison
ers-both captives and captors COM
ing back through a death dealing Ger
man barrage fire.
Heavy fighting took place along tho
line all day. Night saw the British with
a net gain Of ground and prisoners,
which would estimate at 1000. These
1000 were being slowly taken to tho
rear through sunset orange hass os
smoke.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
AMERICAN NEWSPAPER MEN
ORDERED OUT OF CER-aANY

The Hague, April 24.-The German
foreign. office has notified all remain
ing American newspaper men in Ger
many that their presence In the en-
pire "is no longer desirable" accord
ing to word received here today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24

DEFEAT FOR BRITISH
CLAIMED BY BERLIN
= Berlin (via London), April "a. I
= -"EnsIand's might has suffered -
= h.savy, sansuinary defeat I
= through the foresight Of Ger 4
. man headquarters and the ten. I
= aeious desire Of our brave troops I
+ for victory" declared today's Of 4
= fioial statement. 4
"Ths army will face new bat. I
= ties with complete eonfidence." I
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24

BOND BILL SIGNED.
Washington, April 24.-Prssident
Wilson signed the $1,000 00o,oI- bond
issue bill today. II 10 now Q law.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
TWO LIVES LOST IN
FIRE IN NORTH InAl

Kellogg, Ida, April 24.-Clarence e.
Carver and his wife were killed in a
fire which destroyed two stores and a
dwelling at the Ontario mine near here.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
Opponents of Conscription
Making Determined Fight
on the Army Staff's Meas
ure in Both Branches of
Congress.
ROOSEVELT OFFER
MADE CHIEF ISSUE
Question of Giving Author
ity to Colonel to Raise
Division Causes Hot De-
bate, With Strong Senti,;
ment in Favor of the Plan.

opponents OF conscl1ptlOn
in any form held sway dur
ing today's debate in both
houses on the administra-
tion's army bill.
Speaker Clark announced
himself as entirely opposed
to conscription.
In the senate, Thomas. Democra,
Colorado, argued for trial of the vol
unteer system and said that If conscrip-
fionists were sincere they would ad-
vocate not only emulation Of England's
example in this respect, but also would
demand emulation of England's ex-
ample in government control Of rail-
roads and waterways.
OFFER OF ROOSEVELT.
Advanced as an argument for trial
Of the volunteer system before resort
ing to the draft, Thomas read Roose-
veh's offer to raise and lead a volun-
teer division to the trenches. He term
cd Roosevelt's offer as "a great
worthy, patriotic" offer.
Senator Gallinger called attention to
the reported refusal of Roosevelt's Of
fer.
HAS that offer been entertained ?" he
asked Thomas.
"As far as I know no offer to raise
volunteers has been entertained"
Thomas answered
TT is my understanding that it was
refused" Gallinger retorted.
Such offers az this ought to be
needed before we resort to conscrip-
tfon," declared Senator Thomas.
sELEcTiVE PLAN ATTACKED.
Thomas attacked vigorously the "se-
lective element" Of the bill as creating
a class Of slackers and he assailed ex-
emptfon clauses as framed on the
ground of their inequality"
THE very class--slackers--tl1is bill
is designed to reach are exempted un-
der the provisions. For instance, there
Is nothing to compel man exempted
because engaged in agricultural pur-
he said.
Senator La Toilette offered an
amendment to the army bill proposing
to open up wide latitude in exemptions.
conscientious objections'' to war
was the most important Of the proposed
exemptions. That such exemption
would open doors for "slackers" and
weaken the bill, was the retort of ad-
vocates Of the conscript measure.
Other exemptions for Exceptional
financial or business obligations or do
mestic position would be allowed
under La Follctte's change.
College students and students in
training for any line Of work and per-
sons engaged in work expedient to the
national interest would be exempted.
FOR LOCAL TRIBUNALS.
La Toilette proposed to establish To-
cal tribunals in each congressional dis
trict, composed Of men appointed by the |
president, to hear exemption pleas.
They would be authorized to grant GER
tificates Of exemption.
In the house, Representative An
thony. Kansas. charged that munitiou
makers are behind the propaganda to
force selective draft in the army. fel
said he would not be surprised To
learn that members Of the American
Defense society. New York, who sent
kilograms to his district urging con-
esriptton. were stockholders In NUM-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
COTTON SEED PRopUcr,oN.

Washington, April 24.--Cotton seed
received at all United States mills
from Aug. to March 81. last, amount
ed to 4S30s2a tons. according to- q
report today by the commerce. depart
ment's census bureau.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
FRENCH HOLDING
THEIR POSITIONS

Paris. April 24.-General Nivolie's
troops are holding positions they
wrested from the enemy In last weeks
great offensive movement despite all
German counter attacks.
The official statement Of today men,
toned number Of these German as
saults designed to shake the French
grip on their lines, all of which were
repulsed. number Of scattered
actions are reported.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
TTER FlGtT IN CONGRESS on CONSUMPTION BILL

vi LII i IUI
TO IH()lj(
Villages Fall Into the Hands
Of Field Marshal Haig as
q Result Of First Days
Fighting in the Renewed
Offensive.
POUNDING AWAY AT
THE GERMAN LINES
No Diminution in tho Power
of the Smashes at Teutons
Around Monchy lie Preux
Single Blow Likely to
Cause the Fall of Lens.
London, April 24.-Field
Marshal Haig gained more
ground in the resumed Brit
ish offensive today.
"We made further prog
ress to the east of Monchy
LIE Preux and Roeux," the
statement said. "To the
south of the Bapaume- Cam
brai road we gained ground
on a wide front. To the east
of Epehy we reached the st.
Quentin canal, in the neigh
borhood of Vendhuile. We
also captured the villages Of
Villers Plouich and Beau
camp"
AT ST. QUENTIN CANAL.
The greatest gain which the British
push achieved today was in the thrust
against the Cambrai-St. Quentin line.
Haig's report curtly mentioned his
forces had reached the st. Quentin
canal in the neighborhood Of Vendhuile.
(The st. Quentin canal runs from
near LIE Catelet,- on the Escaut river,
almost parallel to the Cambrai-St.
Quentin road southward to the last
named city. Vendhuile is located di-
rectly on the canal, 10 miles south Of
Cambrai.)
There was severe fighting yester-
day evening and at intervals during the
night along the whole 'front.'" Haig's
report continued. "At Croisilies and
north Of Gavrelle, the enemy constant
ly repeated unsuccessful counter at
tacks. determinedly and regardless Of
losses. Positions we gained yesterday
we maintained. Particularly violent
attacks at Gavrelle were sue
cessfully beaten off.
Yesterdays prisoners exceeded 1900,
including 30 officers. More are being
taken today"
While Haig was achieving his victor
ious thrust at the Cambrai-St. Quentin
line, there vas no diminution IN the
power Of the smashing away at the
Germans to the east of Monchy LIE
Preux. Roeux, captured today. is on a
line with Gavrelle, taken yesterday and
Is eight and half miles distant from
Douai.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24
open FIGHTING BRINGS DEATH
TO THOUSANDS OF GERMANS

Villages Fall Into the Hands
OF Field Marshal Haig as
q Result Of First Days
Fighting in the Renewed
Offensive.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-24

In the senate, Thomas. Democra,
Colorado. argued for a trial of the vol
unteer system and said that if conscrip-
tionists were sincere they would ad-
vocate not only emulation Of England's
example in this respect, but also would
demand emulation of England's ex-
ample in government control of rail-
roads and waterwavs
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12

because I found out he was married
you see, Margie, I had not yet
learned when a woman politely tells
a man, either by word or action, that
she does not care for him, not only
he, but all the little world that knew
them, make a still hunt, not for her
motives, but for another man.
"Margie, Margie, why is it that
every one thinks a man, some man,
is perfectly necessary to the happi-
ness Of a woman?
Honestly, for long while after I
had found out how insincere. Earnest
LaWtOn was l had no use for any of
the sex to which he belongs.
Ito Be ContinUed.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12
DENIES SUBMARINE KSS-SHE
CAN'T EVEN SWIM

The submarine kiss case grew
more complicated today when Mrs.
Maude GOodspeed on the witness
stand in Detroit denied that she
could dive or swim and also denied
that she ever kissed the Rev. F. r.
Godolphin under water. This was
one of the allegations in a divorce
suit filed by her husband.
Meanwhile the Grace Episcopal
church Of Oak Park was represented
at the trial to determine the truth of
the submarine kiss charges against
its minister. He also denies the kiss
story and his pastorage seems to be-
ieve him.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12
HOFFMAN TO PROBE DEATH OF
FRANK O'CALLAHAN

FRANK O'CALLAHAN
Coroner Hoffman is going to make
an investigation of the neglect which
caused the death of Frank O'CaIla-
han, IS, 22OO w. Austin av., who died
of fractured skull last night at the
Bridewell hospital
O'Callahan was picked up at Clark
and Washington SITS. Saturday after
he had fallen from a street car. At
the Central Detail station DR.. NJ. J.
Purcell, ambulance physician, said
he was suffering from "alcOlism and
a few bruises" He was taken to the
Iroquois hospital for emergency
treatment.
From the IroqUOis he was taken
to the County hospital. Evidently
no attention was paid to the mans
injuries there. He was placed in the
alcoholic ward and later ordered
back to the Central Detail Purcell
was still blind to the mans condition.
He was sent to the Brideweu hos
pital. There he died. Examination
showed a broken skull.
-O-O-
Botanical gardens of Rio de La
Micro. cover 1000 acres.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-12

OPEN FORUM CONFERENCE TO
MEET APRIL 1917.
Fourth natl conference of open
forums of U. S. and Canada to be
held in Chicago, April 1917, at Lin
coin Center, Langley aV. and Oak
wood blvd. Sunday night meeting at
Church Of Redeemer, Warren av. and
Robey, Prof. Scott Nearing speaks
on Leadership and Democracy"
Lansing, Mich.-There is a strong
sentiment in lower house of Iegis-
lature to pass law making Michigan
dry May 1, 1917, instead of May 1,
1918, as provided in recent prohibit
ton election, because Of the war"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-21
WELSH FIGHTER
BATTLE VICTIM
Del Roberts, Sparring Part
ner Of Freddie Welsh,
is Killed in France.

Dial Roberts. the Welsh weIter-
weight boxer. has been killed in ac-
ton by a shell in France. Under the
capable instruction OF Jim Driscou
he earned great popularity IN the
roped arena and built up "a fine repu-
tation- One Of his best performances
was TO beat Willie Farrell at the
National Sporting club I'm April 1918.
although Farrell turned the tables.
l. months later in a 20 round bout
Others Roberts defeated were Billy
Williams. Tom Tees. Young Niqper,
Sid StaEs and Corp thinner. but at
Liverpool he was beaten 10y the cham
pion, Johnny Basham. in six rounds.
Roberts assisted Freddie Welsh as
SparriuE partner W hen the latter was
training Tor his contest with Willie
Eitchie at the Olympia three years
go. which gave Welsh the light
weight championship Of the world.
Euglaucs noted all round athlete,
Lieut. j. T. Raphael has also made
the supreme sacrifice. having died or
wounds. AT cricket. Rugby football
swimming and fencing ne earned great
fame.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-21
Byron and Evers Quarrel
IIIIIIII ]
Bean-Eater Kids The Jumps

EMPIRE BYRON has had enough
advertising. such as it is. in the
- recent press But the following
dialog throws a few additional side
lights on a pretty tough job
DiaIoEs between John Evers and
umpire Byron are always interesting.
During one Of the recent Boston
games. AIR. Byron appeared with a
magnificent black eve, which ne al
legged he got in a friendly boxing bout
with soft gloves Apparently. Mr.. Ev-
ers didn't believe it. and this was
about the way their act ran from the
first inning tiu Hr. Evers went away
from there
Mr. Evers- Ah-E-r. two feet outside
The plate Who slipped you the sinner
Air. Byrou-Two strikes,
Air. Eve-s-If had an eye like that
I'd be ashamed TO come on ball field.
lr- bgruu-NeNl batter-r rup-
M Evers-Say. that one TW0mbly
hit was on foul ground and the first
hdsemau knows lr. too. Everybody
knows lt but YOU You had that black
eye turned towards the play.
Mr.. ByrOu-Fair ball
Mr.. Evers-Disgrace TO the National
league, that's what 10 is 90 have an
umpire brawIinE and fighting around.
and getting black eyes
Mr. Byron-Say. you
Mr.. Evers-I only wish John Tener
was here today. So he could see his
pet umpire and the condition his
Nj Byrou-Thatu be about all
from you
9lr. Evers-lIust have got licked.
too. Just about started something in
a saloon and the porter put him out
MI ByrOn-Are YOU going to close
that trap OF yours or uOtr
Mr. Evers-Ou the level Natry
did YOU ever see such a lamp
Mr.. Byrou-Cf-r-r-r-
Mr. Evers-Black as a hat Black
as midnight 4 never seen such an
eye
Mr. Byron-You get outa here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-21
Javelin Throwing An Art
! i | I'LL /
America Leads Contestants

Jew YORK, y. Y, July FL
M Uncle sam is improving
= = greatly in the art Of hurting the
jarelin- Where four years ago the
men we sent TO the olympic games at
stockholm did not place at all among
the first % contestants in the javelin.
throwing contest many Americans
have now proved so adept that they
have surpassed all but a few Of the
marks made at the Olympics.
As a result Of the iayeIiu come
utloHs hrreabouts Uncle sam has de-
Neluped some Javelin throwers well
worthy or testing Eur0pe's best
Young George BrOnder and Jimmy
Lincoln, from right here in little old
New York Higgins. Of Illinois. Ar
buckle. OF Indiana; Liversedge and
i-ldcrsleeVc Of California, all would
mighty dangerous In an Olympic
.elin throwing contest right now
To give an idea Of how Uncle
sammy has progressed in tossing
the barbed spear, ft "a only neces-
sary to give the results Of the ma
tioual championship invelin COM
petitions since 1912. The worlds
record for throwing the invelIn Is
20f feet > IL Inches. and was
made by Erie LemminC. the stall
wart Stockholm policeman, in
1872.
The same year Harry Lott. Of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-21
J. BRASSLER
SECOND KING
Frank Chance Has a Young
Star Who is Rated as a
Second Johnny King.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 21.-Imag-
Inc a young catcher almost the equal
OF Johnny King in gray matter. who
reminds you OF a person sitting in a
rocking chair when he's receiving and
makes YOU think Of Ty Cobb and Iris
Speaker when he sheds his armor 10
WELD the bludgeon-imaEine such a
player and you have perfect picture
Of Johnny BrassIer. Los Angeles
catcher.
Brassler IS playing for Frank
Chance, the Peerless leader" Chance
never was a busher. He has no repu-
tation for developing young players
OF course, he polished any number OF
players when they quit the sticks"
but he didn't find them. They came
TO him rated as ball players.
But this Brassler boy viii make
reputation for Chance as an Edison or
the national pastime- How By be-
coming one Of the greatest catchers
l baseball within the next two or
three years