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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17
LEGISLATURE TO PROBE
JAPANESE LOBBY CHARGE
e. M. Booth, Twin Falls Attorney, Alleged to Have
Maneuvered for Japanese Society of Idaho to
Bring About Defeat of Anti-AIien Measure

BOISE, Feb. 1.-THE Idaho legisla-
ture yesterday ordered an investiga-
tion into the charge that lobby was
maintained here by the Japanese So
ciety of Idaho, through E. M. Booth,
a Twin Falls attorney ito bring about
the defeat of the ant1-alien bill which
passed the house and was killed in
the senate, after the Japanese gov
ernment protested it's passage through
it's ambassador at Washington. The.
state affairs committee of the SEN
ate, of which Senator Perry w. Mitch
ell Of Lewis county president pro tenn,
is chairman, was instructed to forth
with issue subpoenaes to bring Booth
and others who could throw light on
the matter before it, and to proceed to
conduct an open hearing. The sheriff
of Twin Falls was telegraphed to to
serve the subpoena on Booth.
Prominent Men Subpoenaed
The senate ALSO issued subpoenaes
to Wilbur Craig, H. H. Rankin, E. H.
Hasbrouck and w. Wichel, all promi-
nent Idaho men, who filed affidavits
with the state department at Wash
ington alleging that Booth told them
the Japanese ambassador with the
result that that official later register
ed his protest with the government
against the passage of the anti-alien
bill. Booth, they claim, asserted he
was acting for and in behalf of Samuel !
Herrick, pominent Washington at |
torney. While the bill was pending
before the legislature Booth is claim
ed to have kept in direct communica- |
ton with Washington over the long |
distance telephone, paying heavy tele-
phone charge. While direct charges
have not been made, $4,000 attorney |
fee is claimed to be involved.
The affidavitt further sets forth that
the Japanese ambassador had no in
tention Of taking any action in the
matter at the time until forced to do
so by Booth; that he had no instruc-
tions from Toxic to act in the mat
ter of protesting against the passage
Of the bill
The house of representatives passed
the .anti-alien bill on January 27 by
unanimous vote. 1t is to be reintro
luced, claim legislators interested in /
is passage.
Hitch in County Bill
The legislature found it had not
egally passed the Portneuf county I
livisien bill Thursday. Lieutenant /
Governor Parker yesterday held that I
he passage of the bill was null and |
old, because it was in the house {
vhen the senate passed it. Senator I
cummings will reintroduce the bill in !
he senate Saturday. I
The senate killed the Stevenson
vhitcomb bill requiring assessors to t
ccept the valuation found by the
ublic utilities commission for public p
tilities as their assessed valuation S
nd the Anderson proposed constitu- e
onal amendment relating to distrib- v
ting of public waters a
Among the bills introduced was a a.
easnre extending the provisions of y
le nepOtism act so as to include lie
;hool, drainage and irrigation district Al
nplOyes; an anti-strike measure by ii
'alker making it misdeameanor for m
70 or more persons to conspire to bl
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17
BILL is PASSED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE SEN
ate today passed the vocational educa-
tional bill, providing that the Uni
ted States shall contribute dollar for
dollar to states which promote voca-
tional education. The measure now
goes to the president for his signature.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17
Investigators Want $4OO. 900

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE fed
eral trade commission today asked the
appropriation committee of the house
to contribute 100000 to enable the
commission to conduct the investiga-
tion of food conditions which Presi-
dent Wilson has ordered,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17
STRIKE is ON AT PORTLAND

PORTLAND, Feb. 17-One hundred
workmen of the Columbia Engineering
company struck today because Presi-
dent Mears discharged 80 union calk-
ers and shipwrights. The strikers
predict that 800 employees of the ship
building company will quit work Mon
day.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17

WASHINGTON, Feb. '17.-The Uni
ted States government may sieze all
paper mills and also the country's
largest commodity manufacturing
plants on account of the existence OF
national emergency unless prices
are decreased, William G. McAdoo,
secretary of the treasury, limited to-
day when presenting the governments
ultimatum to manufacturers following
conferences on the situation
with President Wilson.
President Wilson believes that the
high price of print paper is a virtual
with the freedom of the
press.
Several of the large news print
manufacturers facing criminal prose-
cution in United States courts for
alleged combination in restraint OF
.rade yesterday proposed to the fed
,ral trade commission that it fix the
orice for the output of the principal
plants in the United States and Can
ada.
Canadian Offers Protection
OTTAWA, Feb. 17.-It was officially
today that the Canadian
has taken means to in
ure print paper and newspaper sup
lies for Canadian newspaper pub
ishers.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17

LONDON Feb. 1.-THE British
steamer Queenswood was sunk by a
submarine today it was announced,
and three perished.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17
BULLETIN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-All militia
men remaining on the Mexican border
we're today ordered home.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-17
Canadian Offers Protection
Iron Steamer Hits Mine

LONDON, Feb. II. - The 1016-ton
iron British steamer Lady Anne hit
mine today and was sunk, it was an
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27

is to begin spending 'the afternoon of his life" Crawford is to re tire at the end of this season, after fifteen years with the Detroit club Crawford day, celebrated recently in Detroit, informally marked the close of the famous players career. It is understood he may engage in bus mess in some California town if the opportunity presents itself.
 Crawford is one of the most pop ular ball players who have ever stepped on the Detroit field. He has often been used as pinch hitter this season and each time that he walked to the plate a demonstration followed
 Crawfords clean living and his long record of faithful service will be long remembered in De troit. Ministers have referred to him from the pulpit as a model for ambitious youths.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27

him, and Willard's evident willing ness to engage Fulton, who was de- clared the winner at Canton, showed plain sense Willard used to knock Fulton about when they were youngsters and pals out west, ac- cording to well-founded reports. In fact, it is said that it was Willard who, when all he had was a shirt on his back and free lunch to eat, mentioned Fulton, and was perhaps instrumental in having him un- earthed. After the unearthing, however, Willard fought shy of any match with Fulton, very good reason being that Fultons pre- liminary showing were so made quate that bout at that time would have been rediculous. A bout at this time may also be ri 1iculous, but there is no question hat Fulton is an improvement over what he was when the suggestion If a bout between them was crie6
 Town. There is no one else left fol
 Willard to take on in battle bu'
 Fulton, and he seems to have dont lis best to earn the chance, whicl
 loesn't look to be a very good one
 { that.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPS SHOW SPEED ON RUNWAYS.

Base-running has been big fac tor in the pennant drive of the Chi cago White Sox. In fact, rival teams in the American League might accuse them of "stealing' the pennant, for the latest base running figures show Rowlands team to be far in advance of the Held. The pace set by the Rowland men has netted them a total oi nearly 200 stolen bases in games played up to September 5, and they rank today as the best base-runninp club in either major league. The Cleveland Indians rank second in this department, while the Cincin- natl Nationals are third The base running of four White Sox has been particularly brilliant. Eddie Col lins leads his team with a total of 35 stolen cushions, while Memo Lie bold, George Weaver and Happy Felsch, with Collins, have stolen 101 bases between them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
FEW MINORS DRAWN FOR MAJOR TRIALS.

The National League had all the luck in the annual draft of minor league players by major league clubs, conducted at the Sinton Ho- tel by the National Commission.
 The draft was the lightest in years, only thirty-eight players be- ng drawn in for big league trials. )f these the National League was awarded twenty-six and the Ameri- an League twelve. The Phillies ed all the club in drawing play ITS, taking seven; the Reds and Graves came nex with six each; the 'ubs three and Brooklyn and the }iants each drew two men: the 'ardinals one and Pittsburgh none.
 In the American League Wash ilgton drew three men; New York, Cleveland and Detroit two each; t. Louis one; Boston, Philadelphia nd Chicago none.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
THE FOUNDATION

of this business is a host of satis fled customers. It is our aim tC supply better coal than the ordinary without any extra charge. That we succeed is proven by the many sat isfied customers who obtain their coal here right along. We believe you would join them if you once gave our coal trial. The same applies to feed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27

weigh close to a ton. He was ask ed recently if he would meet Duffy and immediately agreed. Then he was asked what weight Duffy could enter the ring at, and said: 'Oh, Jimmy can come in around 145, if he cares to-" It doesn't look as if the Hebrew champ fears the Irish man little bit. The Queensberry A. c. of Buffalo planned to arrange a Duffy-Leonard bout, but Duffy is said to weigh close to 155 now, and it is also reported that he is drafted for the U. Sarmy, and is not training for any bouts just now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
EMPIRES SPORTING COLUMN General Items of All Kinds-Ring, Mat, Baseball
 and Other Sports
WHITE S0X HAVE ADVANTAGE OVER BIG SERIES RIVALS.

The White Sox possess an undis- puted advantage over the Giants as the time for the worlds series ap- breaches.
 The pennant is cinched, they fin ish their season October l, three days before the Giants get through, and have had enough rest already this month to put them in the best of shape for the gruelling games that will wind up baseball for the year.
 The new champions of the Amer ican League finish their season in New York with a farewell smack train immediately after the game at the Polo Grounds and beat it to Chicago, there to take it easy until the Giants get in sight. They have had several one-day layoffs this month and one that extended the better part of week. They have only eight games left on their schedule.
 The Giants still must win two games before they can claim the pennant as their own.
 The Giants are facing hard windup. They must beat it back West and then return to finish up with the Phillies, where they are scheduled for a pair of doublehead- CTS.
 Efforts are being made to switch the final game a day forward, en- abling the Giants to get an extra day of rest before going to Chi cago, but it is hardly probable President Baker of the Phillies will consent to cut a game off his schedule just to favor the Gi- ants-who beat his club out of a participation in the Fall classic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
1YBSZKO JOINS J. s. ARMY.

Vladek ZybsZko, the wrestler yas discovered recently among tn Iaine contingent of the nationa rmy, he having been assigned he 303rd Heavy Artillery. His is real name. Cyganiewiez, which @ gave when he took out his citi- enship papers, and was accepted or the draft army He was born in Austria of Polish parents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
FULTON ONLY ONE LEFT TO BOX JESS WILLARD.

When all is said and done, the judgment of Jess Willard in pass ing up the fight game until after the Fulton-Carl Morris affair of La Dor Day, was very good. As a mat ter of fact, the two worthies who oattled to an unsatisfactory finish Tt Canton were really the only two heavyweight boxers qualified, to be sure, chiefly by bulk approximating that of the champion, to challenge
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
'GUNBOAT" SMITH COMING TO COAST.

"Gunboat" Smith is enroute from New York to San Francisco, where he will box Jack Dempsey, or any other opponent selected. He hopes to box for Gregory Mitch ell at Tia Juana in November.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
JACKSON BATTING HEAVILY FOR WINNERS.

Joe Jackson, big gun of the Chi cago White Sox batters, is rapidly nearing the 300 mark for his years average.
 Figures published Saturday show him only two points shy, with .29S. Eddie Collins is hitting .281.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
'ANADIAN LACROSSE LAYER IS KILLED.

Lieut.. Jack Gillespie, a popular athlete of Winnipeg, has died from wounds received while in action in trance on September 12, according 70 private information received by lis parents. He was famous as a 'acrosse player.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
FEDS TRYING TO
 COLLECT LARGE SUM.

Suit was filed by the Baltimore 'ederal League Club in the District f Columbia Supreme Court re- 'ently against officials of the Am 'rican League, the National League, md others, for $900,000 damages lnder the Clayton law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
PEERLESS CHARLIE HERZOG

Of all the second basemen in the big leagse Herzog appears to have no peer. His consistent good work Las earned for him the wholesome regard of base stealers and his fielding aver age shows that very few balls hit into his territory get by him. At present he is playing in top notch form and batting better than usual.
 AThe N r. H. Special
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
U. S. MOBILIZES ITS
 BIRDS FOR WAR WORK

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 27.-The United States is mobiliZing it's birds of war. Two hundred homing pigeons, billed to Fort Wood, N. J., have left here as the first unit of an army of 2,500 birds to be trans- ported to France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27

Happy Felsch is the only mem- Der of the team in the 300 class. He is batting 1908.
 Benny Kauff and George Burns are the only members of the New York Giants above 300. Kauff is third in the National League aver ages, with .30S, while Burns is a few points below.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
"WAH0O" SAM PASSES OUT OF BIG LEAGUES.

Somewhere" in California; before long, Sam Crawford, the slugging outtielder of the Detroit Americans,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-27
LEONARD IS READY TO TACKLE JIMMY DUFF.

Benny Leonard, worlds light weight boss, doesn't fear Lockport Jimmy Duffy even if Jimmy does
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
MONTANA.

A large part of the colored popula-
tion of Helena honored the memory of
Abraham Lincoln, the great enamel
pator. at special services which are
to be held at the Ebenezer Baptist
church, Wilder and Harrison, Monday
evening, February u. At the same
time they will honor the memory of
Frederick Douglas, a noted negro, who
during his lifetime did much to uplift
and advance the interests Of the col
ored race.
The Rev. II. c. Parsons and the
members of the church issued a spe-
cial invitation to the members of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and vet.
Grams of others wars to attend.
The program:
Cello Selection-Rest in Peace .
Rev. H. c. Parsons
Song-America. Led by Bible School
Short History Life of Abraham Lin
coin. ............ Lolita Walker
Folk Song. Select Quartette
Short History of Frederick Doug
las Mrs. NJ. Bridewater
Song-Columbia the Gem of the
Ocean. ........... Congregation
Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech ......
Royal l. Parsons
The Progress of the Race Since
Emancipated ........ Corine Soulds
Remarks by Rev. Geo. f. Martin.
pastor A. NJ. +. church.
Star Spangled Banner. ....... Quartet
Mrs. NJ. Matthias, J. Parsons, r. !.
Parsons, Rev. II. c. Parsons.
Glimpses from American History Of
the Negro Soldier and Sailor ....
Mr.. Geo. Alexander, Jr.
Emancipation Proclamation .......
Mrs. Myrtle Oliver
Battle Hymn of the Republic. $500.
&c Congregation
S~tereopticon and Statue Tableau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis f. Lane spent
a few DAYS in Anaconda last week..
Mrs. Buchanan and neice, Lois, re-
ceived the order to come at once to
the bedside of her sick mother at Top
penish 49,. Mrs. Mary Haryie is still
on sick list. -. Mrs. A. L. Stitt is con
yalescent. $50. You can get the Kansas
City Sun at D. s. Gordon's, 10 Wall
street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
LEAVENWoRTH, KANSAS.
BY Mrs. GLADYS Young.

The work on the First Baptist
Church continues. We expect to plas-
ter as soon as the weather permits.
We wish to add to the list published
two weeks ago the name of the
Knights of Pythians who contributed
ten dollars for the work. The
Glover Leaf Club met Friday with
Mrs. Hannah Norman at her home,
Spruce & Washington streets. Inc
White Rose Court of Calanthe Will
entertain with a prospective party,
February 16, at the Masonic Hail..
Mrs. Emma Young is able to be out
after a six weeks illness. 49,. Miss Fay
Dawson and Mrs. Lucy Lamb are i'm
proving. . Mr.. Jerry Nichols died
February - at the home of his moth
er-inlaw, Mrs. Alice Cuthern, 1910
Delaware street. ApopleXy was the
cause of his death. He is survived
by a wife and son and one sister. -.
Mrs. Mollie Brown of Kansas City,
Mo, was visiting friends in Leayen'
worth. Kas., last week. Mr.. Adam
Tolliver is not improving. .. .Presid'
ing Grand Prince C. M. Johnson OF
the Plasham spent the weekend witt
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Walker on kioWa
street. . Mrs. Alice Beaham of Sioux
City. Ia, is visiting her mother, Mrs
Lucy Murphy, in Miami street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
ST. JOHNS BAPTIST CHURCH,

The church services were we'll at.
tended last Sunday and all present
we're much benefited. In the morn
ing the pastor Rev. st. Glars theme
was The Conversion of Lydia" and
very impressively showed how a
Christian has but n principal means
o revealing his identity with Christ.
In the evening his subject vas "The
Way, the Truth and the Life" Many
shouts went up in praise of God. The
Sunday school was called to order by
the superintendent, Cedric Johnson.
The weather being clear, a nice au-
dience was present. superintendent
johnson demonstrated the lesson.
The B. Y. p. U. met at $3.50 with
President Mrs, G. H. Jones presiding.
The lesson was taught by the pastor.
1t is quite gratifying to sc the interest
which the parents are taking in the
B. Y. p. U. which welcomes all
strangers that are within its gates and
urges everyone to join its band.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
BLIND BOONE CONCERT FINE.
Large Crowd Enjoyed a Real Musical
Treat.

The concert given last Monday
evening at the Normal auditorium by
Blind Boone and his company was
witnessed by a large audience and
was a special treat, as are all the en-.
t~ertainments given by this popular
company. That Blind Boone is a
musical marvel is not denied by any
one and his unusual talents have been
cultivated through many years until
they have well nigh reached perfec.
ton. Despite the handicap of being
blind he is at perfect ease and grace
in rendering his famous selections
which include classical, popular and
descriptive compositions as well as
sacred, national and plantation melo.
dies Of every nature. His marvellous
feat of reproducing from memory any
selection which may be rendered in
his hearing, stands out prominently
among the musical abilities of the
age. And not to be overlooked are the
female voices which ably assist in
rendering these most pleasing enter
t6inments throughout the length and
breadth of the land. Blind Boones are
not plentiful and the concert was
highly appreciated by all.-Weather-
ford, Ok, Booster.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17

Those who failed to attend the IL
o'clock services at st. Pauls church
Sunday, February II, missed a rare
treat. Mr.. Dunleavy of the Welfare
Board spoke and from beginning to
end his talk was so interesting he held
the attention of both children and
adults alike. His text was Christ in
you and Christ in me, our hope in
glory" Throughout his discourse he
spoke of how much work for the good
of our young folks there is for us to
do. He told of the vice and sin he
had found since he has been holding
the position of welfare officer, and ad-
monished his hearers to do their duty
as Christians, stand up for all that is
good and help the community get rid
of all that is bad and detrimental. .
The ladies of the Second Baptist
| Church served lunch in the basement
last Friday evening for the benefit of
! the improvements of the Church. . -. .
The papers read by the young people
on Sunday evening were full OF
thought and expression. The singing
was very good and especially the duet
by the Holtz sisters. Mary Harris re
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
CLIPPER B.

The Misses Pendleton and Davis en-,
t~ertained the Clippers last Saturday
at cards and a f~ive-course luncheon
at the formers residence, POLO North
9Th street, Kansas City, Kas. The
party was unique in more ways thar
one-hearts we're trumps for the en-
tire afternoon. Dark red carnations
and red bon bon baskets decorated
the luncheon tables, and several of the
dishes of the most enjoyable luncheon
suggested hearts by. color or shape ant
some by both.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
CHURCH.

The musical recital by the choir and
pupils of Mrs. Effie Grant Hardy, the
instructor Of the choir, was good and
gave perfect satisfaction. The attend
ance a below the average all day
Sunday. The services in all the de
partments were good. Two additions
to the Church. Interest and offering
good. Next Sunday, IL a. M, the pas
tor will preach ain exegetical sermon
f. M Mark 16:14-1S. Read it and hear
him at s p. m. What must one be-
lieye to be a Christian.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17

The East Side Progressive Whist
Club met at the residence of Mrs.
Jones, 1106 Highland avenue. Mr.. ,.
Massey entertained. Five officers
and twelve members were present.
Mrs. H. w. Johnson was appointed
vice president and Mr.. H. ". John
son., chairman. The club met Febru.
airy Is with Mr.. H. w. Johnson, 1906
Highland avenue
H. L. Jackson, Pres.
Mrs. H. w. Johnson, Vice Pres.
G.. w. Wilkerson, Secy.
II. w. Johnson, Chairman.
Mrs. E. Taylor, Treasurer.
Mrs. G.. w. Wilkerson, Asst. Secy.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
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The banquet rendered by the Amer
lean Woodmen last Friday night, Febr.
uary Q, was well attended. A delight.
full program was rendered, including
musical selections by the Lincoln
High School Chorus and the Verdi
Sextette, piano solos by Mr.. Fred Jop.
lin and Mrs. L. d. Hines, vocal solos
by Mrs. F. S. Gray and Mrs. Marie
Watson, a violin solo by Charles T.
Watts, and original poem by MIR. G..
II. Warrick. The address was deliv.
cred by Hon. C. NJ. White, the Su.
preme Commander, while the invoca.
ton was by DR.. VIM. H. Thomas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17
MOTTO E-B. Y. p. U.

There VIII be a special program
rendered by the Senior b. Y. P. u. OF
the Second Baptist church, Sunday,
February 18th, to which the public is
cordially invited.
Topic, Using What We Have
Acts 8: lilo. There will also be an
address by DR.. ]. F. Shannon, subject
Hygiene of the Body" We should
not fail to hear him.
This union will give a box social at
Carlson Field house, Thursday even
ing, March LIST. The ONE will pre-
pare the boxes and the men will NEE
in an eating contest. Come out anC
you will laugh until your sides are
sore.
MISS CLARA MOTEN,
Correspondence Secretary.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-17

cited a poem Come and See, which
was well received Mrs. Rosa Kirk
patrick is i'll and in a very serious
condition Mr.. James Dabney, who
recently felt himself called to preach,
delivered his initial sermon at the
Church in Spring Garden last Sunday
evening. and from all reports did well.