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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
COAL DEALERS.
REDUCE PRICE
DOLLAR A TON
The Reduction Corresponds
With Lower Price at the
Mines, as Fixed by Gov
eminent Regulation.
Local Dealers Express the
Opinion That There Will
Be No Further Reduction
Lump Coal to Sell in
Boise at SO a Ton.

Government control of coal has re-
suited in cheaper fuel for Idaho con-
sumers. Boise dealers, in response to
the reduction made by the govern
ment in the price at the mine, have
made substantial reduction to con-
sumers. The prices fixed for Utah
and wyoming are about dollar ton
cheaper at the mine than heretofore
and a corresponding reduction, effect
i've Monday morning, has been an
nounced by practically all Boise deal
erS.
Lump coal such as is used in the
home, has been selling in this city for
$40 a ton, and before the government
undertook to fix the prices, there was
talk of further advance. Prices an
nounced by Boise dealers are as fol-
lows: Lump, SO a ton egg lump, So;
three-inc nut, $3.50; mine run, $3.50;
slack, $3.50.
At the time the announcement was
made that the government had fixed
the prices of coal at the mines and
that 1t would also regulate the profits
of operators and retailers, there was
n wide difference of opinion among
dealers as to what the effect would be
on prices locally. The lower prices
already established will mean a big
saving to the consumers.
MAY NOT BE LOWER.
Speaking of the lower GOAL price
fixed by Boise dealers, A. H. Smith Of
the Boise Payette Lumber company
said that the coal that will be sold in
Boise at SO a ton costs So at the mine
The freight to this city is $3.50 ton
A.. -
ton and the dealer is allowed a net
profit of so cents. The price at the
mine for home size coal was "a be.
fore the government regulation be.
came effective. He gave it as his
opinion that there would be no fur.
Their decrease in the price to the con
Rumer unless the freight rate is low.
cred.
The prices charged at the mine IN
Utah before the government scale wen
into effect, according TO the Idaho
utilities commission, which made al
exhaustive investigation, were lump
81; egg nut, $3.50; run of mine, $3.50
and slack. $3.50. The Wyoming
prices were % cents a ton higher thar
those of Utah. The government has
fixed the same rate for both states
The price of lump and egg nut at tn,
mine is So, run of mine $3.50 anC
slack $3.50.
Freight rates on coal from Wyoming
mines to Boise are $3.50 a ton OF
slack, 1915 on egg NUT and 1855 OF
other than slack and nut Prior u
July %, 1917, the rates We're for othe
than slack, 1896; nut, So, and slack
SITS.
Freight rates on coal from the Utal
mines to Boise are slack, S315; egl
nut, sS,4o, and other than slack ant
nut, $3.50. Prior TO July 20 the rate
were slack, 50; nut, 1925. and othe
than slack, 1915.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
NO EXEMPTION CLAIMED.

James B. Brophy, of Tacoma, was
examined for the military draft by
the Boise exemption board. He made
no exemption claims, passed the ply
steal examination and will remain here
to await orders. 1.-The country needs
me and 1 am ready to CO. was his only
comment. He was transferred to the
Boise board for examination.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
MEN IN DEMAND.

The municipal employment office Is
in need of men for all kinds of labor.
The help that is being released from
the farms Is badly needed in other in
dustries and it is already apparent that
the labor shortage will continue
throughout the winter. Men are now
needed for the sawmills, logging camps,
ditch camps, and in the mines.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16

An important business meeting of
last years members of the Boise
Choral society will be held at the
Commercial club rooms, 1880 p. M,
Tuesday EVENING" Sept. Is, for the
purpose of deciding whether or not the
society shall take up work for this
season.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
TO RED Fish LAKE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul r. Dempsey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mathison left by
auto last evening for the Red Fish
lakes to get fish and ducks. The duck
season opened last night and many
sportsmen are already off for the
baunts of the feathered game.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
DUCK SEASON OPENS.

The duck season in Idaho opens this
morning. A number of Boise sports
men have made an early start to be at
their favorite duck grounds for the
opening of the season. The birds are
said to be plentiful this year.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
eAccALAuREATE SERMON.

Bishop Funston will deliver the BAG
calaureate sermon for the graduating
class of nurses of st. Luke's hospital
training school at st. Michael'e cath
edral at o'clock tonight. The three
graduates are Misses Lillian Agnes
Ross Alma Minerva O'Bryan and
Viyien Louise Aruoureaux. The com
mencement exercises will be held Mon
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at st. Mar
garet's assembly hall.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16

noon by Eva r. Briggs against Earl
r. Briggs. She alleges desertion and
non -support. Plaintiff asks the GUS
tody of two minor children. The cou-
pie were, married on Aug. 7, 1914.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
HUIT-EDE WEDDING.

Ralph ]. HUT, of Star. member OF
G company, Second Idaho, and Helen
Marguerite EIDE. of Weiser, were united
in marriage at $3.50 Saturday evening
by Rev. Make A. X. Clark at his resi-
dence, 1705 North Fourteenth street.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
WILL MAKE REPAIRS.

A. c. Kitching has taken out a per-
nit to make repairs on the dwelling at
1909 Franklin street. The improve
ments will cost $500.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
VISITING IN PORTLAND.

Among the Boise people registered
at the Multnomah hotel in Portland
are William B. Lyman and Mrs. Daisy
Armstrong.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The county recorders office has is
sued marriage licenses to John P.
Hackney and Mercia Lucille Gardner,
Boise; Ralph ]. HUT, Star, and Helen
Marguerite EIDE, Weiser: Paul Stan
ley Briggs and Leta Lorene Younger,
Boise.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16

Weiss and Green Mathews leave today
for big game in the Knox country.
They expect to be gone several weeks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16

AFTER BIG GAME.
A. J. Campbell, Park Gavin, Don
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
SURPRISE WEDDING.

Paul Stanley Briggs and Miss Leta
Lorene Younger were united in mar
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-16
SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

Proceedings for divorce were insti-
tuted in district court Saturday after
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
WILSON'S COLORS IN
 THE LEAD TWICE
President Of Saratoga Racing As SoCiation Sees Two Horses Win

Saratoga, Aug. 17.-R, T. Wilson,
 Jr, president of the Saratoga Racing Association, furnished a pair of win ners yesterday afternoon in Mann chen and Killdee, both at nice odds. Mannchen won the second event hand fly, while Killdee had an easy time capturing the Catskill Handicap, the feature By taking the Catskill stakes Killdee upset the hopes of Joe Mar rone. the millionaire contractor. and his friends who considered this stake
 a soft spot for the fleet pacer It is
 known that J. J. Lillis is very fond of
 g. heavy track, and the course was heavy enough to suit any one.
 When the layers opened the mar
 ket J. J. Lillis was quoted at 13 to 5,
 but his followers were so persistent
 that his odds dropped until 2 to 1 was
 the best obtainable on the lawn No
 other horse, with the exception of Po-
 laski, which was battered from 30 to 1 to to 1 was cared for. Everybody wanted a ticket on Lillis.
 When the barrier shot up, Starf1inch
 went to the front, but stayed there for
 only short distance. when Lillis took
 up the running. The well-played good
 thing plodded along nicely, and up to the home turn was in front by himself.
 As he strengthened out for the home
 drive Killdee challenged him, and in
 a. short duel passed him and went to
 the front. From there to the wire
 KiIldee revelled~in the mud and won handny. Lillis finished second. Harry
 Shaw nosed Polaski out of third money.
 The double victory cost R. T. Will son, Jr., his two runners, for Mann chen was bid up from $500 to $1,1Oo by M. B. Reynolds, and changed hands Reynolds also bid up Killdee from $1,5oo to $2,5oo and obtained him.
 Butterscotch All the Way. Butterscotch II was real good thing in the Luzerne Handicap, a six furlong dash, and had no difficulty in grabbing off the purse. He was the first to leave the barrier, and as he sped along kept increasing his lead until he was over the line by six lengths. He opened at to 5, but al post time the layers were refusing wagers at to 5. Tea Caddy finished second and Hussy came home third The winner ran the six furlongs 1T 1:16, which was remarkable time il view of the track conditions. Tel Plum proved ripe one when she galloped home with the victory in the
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
GENERAEs RECEIVE ORDERS.
Ordered to Report for Duty Not Later
 Than Aug. 25.

Washington, Aug. 7.-Thirty-two major generals assigned to command divisions of the new army and Ma tional Guard today received instruc- tions to report for duty not later than August 25. All the regular depart mental commanders are now called upon for duty in the field, probably in France. Major General Leonard Wood, former chief of staff is trans ferred from the southeastern depart ment to command the 89th division at Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kas.
 Included in the orders Is state ment that the order of designation of the divisions Is by no gmeans indica- tive of the order in which they will be sent to the front.
 Under new army regulations each regiment will consist of three @pat- talions of four companies of 250 men each, which, supplemented by supply and machine guns, will bring each infantry unit up to a strength o1 approximately $500 men.
 From the 25,000 officers recently graduated from training camps a considerable number will be detailed for a course of intensive training in trench warfare with the expeditionary forces already in France. In addl- ton, some officers probably will pc sent to French and British ofncers schools to study the methods or the Allies. -..,.ss.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
REGULARS 1000 OVER.
Volunteers Number 18O,347 With Sev.
 eral States Top Heavy.

Washington, Aug. 17.-war volun- teers for the regular army have reached total of, 19O,347, bringing the roll to 1000 in excess of autho- rized war strength.
 Since the total quota for the ex- banded army was filled several days ago recruits have continued to enlist at an average of more than 1000 men day. They will be needed and the recruiting service will not relax it's efforts.
 There still are 25 states that have not supplied the number of men al- loted to them in the distribution of the total quota, but some of the other states have furnished their quota sev- eral times over.
 California with quota of 4,754, has furnished 7,186 men; Nevada with a quota of 162 furnished 936; Wyoming, quota 290. furnished 649; Pennsylvania, quota 15,330, furnished 21,167; New York, quota 18,226, fur nished 2O,977; Illinois, quota 11,276; furnished 16,218.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
SWIMMERS EAR,
Peculiar Disease Affects Bathers in
 Bridgeport Section.

Bridgeport Aug 17.-A new dis ease that probably will become known as swimmers ear" has appeared among swimmers and bathers along this section of the Long Island Sound shore this summer and toward the westward from here. The first symp- tom is a humming in the ear as if wa ter had filled the inner part. This in- crease as the disease progresses. Su- perating infected sores appear, par taking, in time, of an ulcerous nature. The disease yields readily to medical treatment if taken in time, but the doctors say it is dangerous if allowed
 to persist. Hundreds of cases have
 been reported, but so far none has been really serious, according to re- ports. The doctors are at loss to account for the origin of the trouble They venture the theory that a microbe or animalcule is in or on the water in l this section. A peculiar feature, how ] ever, is that only one ear Is attacked 1 Cotton stuffed into the ears Is recon | mended as a preventive.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
believe the Russian nation still is de-


 voted." ..,...s-
 Kennedy Jones, former Director of Food Economy, declared that friends of Germany had begun the present peace offensive and that the time had come when an end ought to be made to it by when an end ought to be made to it by decided and clear statement to the mischievous sugges- tions that Great Britain might be ready to make an inconclusive peace. He believed that Germany, despite in- ternal trouble, would be able to hold her people together by iron discipline. He said the blockade could not have a decisive effect unless the pressure be- came greater.
 This being the last business session of the House prior to adjournment to Oct, 1e. Noel Billing asked whether Premier Lloyd George could give as- surance that in the event of "soc1al military or political crisis" during the recess steps would be taken to reas- semble Parliament. Chancellor Bonar Law replied affirmatively.
 MT. Billing asked whether Parna- ment would be reassembled in the event of an armistice.
 ''I should consider an armistice crisis, the Chancellor replied.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
RESTRICTIONS ON SOUND.
Vessels Warned to Keep Within New
 Rnun0S

Bridgeport, Aug. 17.-Collector of Customs James l.. McGovern was mo- tifed yesterday by Rear-Admiral N. R. Usher, U. s. N., commandant of the third naval district, of new or der that will have a very important bearing upon navigation in Long Isl and sound. The notice received by toilector McGovern was similar to that dispatched to the commanders Of the section bases of the U. s. N. R. F. Tn the third naval district. The sec ton Tn this city is under the com- and or Lieut.. Leonard H. Dyer, the text or the order, which is appended herewith, is self explanatory: Notice to Marines.
 1.-On and after Wednesday, 18th, August, 1917, all vessels navigating Long Island Sound will be required to keep north of g. line drawn from the whlstling buoy just south of Cornfield light vessel to the buoy south of Mid dle Ground light, Stratford shoal, thence to Eaton Neck.
 z.INo vessel will be permitted south of this line under any circum- stances
 3-All vessels are warned that no violation of this regulation will be permitted and any vessel failing to comply will be dealt with in accord ance with the law.
 (signed) U. R. USHER,
 Rear-Admiral. U. s, N.
 Commandant third naval district.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
OFFICER OF GERMAN
 NAVY HELD AS SPY
Lieut.. Schneider and AccOmplice Ar
 rested in San Francisco and Not Allowed Bail.

 San Francisco Aug. 17.-Lieuten- ant Irving F. Schneider of the Ger
 mer Navy was arrested here on a presidential warrant as a spy three days ago, department of justice off, cials admit. Many maps and papers. declared to be of an discriminating na- ture, were found in his possession.
 With Schneider was arrested TheG- dore Kasinger, a former department store employe, who is accused of aid ing Schneider in obtaining maps and other military information. They are alleged to have occupied apartments with four Austrian officers, who are being sought. By the presidents or der the prisoners are being held in communicate without bail and with out the privilege of hearing.
 Among Schneider's effects was an iron cross, said to have been re- ceived by him for services rendered in the German navy. He recently married young woman of Oakland, Cal.
 Federal authorities said Schneider tried to join an aviation corps and later anothers department of the military service here, but was pre- vented by circumstances announced. He recently attempted to sail from this port on Swedish vessel, it was said, but was baked by the Secret Service.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17

opening event. On her last race Plum looked a real good thing. but wise men said she couldn't run in the heavy going. Therefore, her odds were as good as to 1 at one time. Plum demonstrated she could run in the mud by taking the track right at the start and leading the entire dis tance. Matinee Idol, a hot tip, fin- ished second, and Honeydew was third.
 Johnny McTaggart won the honors in the second event when he brought Mannchen home without much pace until the stretch when he came on to win handily. Pollyanna finished second, with Meditation right behind. Spring Song, the 3 to 1 choice, was fourth.
 In the final event it was the gen. eral opinion that Rahu couldn't un- track herself in the mud and she was a neglected to 1 shot. She upset all dope by catching Memories II a fur long from the wire. It was a romp the rest of the way. Memories II was the hot 8 to 5 favorite, but sec- ond place was the best she could get. Wood Violet wound up the money di- vision.
 Tom McTaggart, the rider, whose license was revoked many weeks ago. today paid his first visit to a race track in a long time. The rider is up here with the expectation of getting a rehearing of his case.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17

Pell and Miles Defeated in Sharp Sets
 at Boston.

Boston, Aug. 17.-A big gallery watched one of the most brilliantly played mems doubles matches seen on the LOngwOod courts in many years yesterday when F. B. Alexander and H. A. Throckmorton fought through five sets agaist T. R. Pell and N. w. Niles, beating them 6-4, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. This puts the winners in the mems doubles final at the National Patriotic Tournament.
 After losing the first set, Pell and Niles played great tennis and went ahead two sets to one, but after that Throckmorton, whose game had fallen off in the third set came back with a rush and was a great factor in bring ing, his team through to the finish. Alexander played tennis that recalled the best he ever has played. His serv- ice was very effective, and he was consistently making places from his back court that could not be covered
 by either of his opponents.
 Pell was very steady at times, his general play being superior to that of his partner. He and Niles were ia, vorites before the match, but Alexan- der and Throckmorton earned their victory if ever one was earned.
 Irving Wright and Harry Johnson had another long doubles match with Strachan and Inman, winning one deuce set 1O-S, and then making ar easy finish in a four-set match. Ow. 1 ing to the lateness of the hour of the mems doubles finish there were nc matches in mixed doubles today. In women's singles, however, botf Miss Molla Bjurstedt and Miss Mary l Browne were easy winners, the Nor wegian beating Mrs. B. E. Cole 2d 1 6-1, 6-2, and Miss Browne taking l two 6-2 sets from Miss Eleonora
 Sears. Miss Bjurstedt and Miss Browne l will meet in the final tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
ST. QUENTIN CATHEDRAL GONE French Deny Setting It Afire by
 Smelling.

French Front in France, Thursday Aug. 16, (Bv the Associated Press) - The fire in the St. Quentin cathedral was first observed about six o'clock Wednesday night by sentinels in a French trench outside of St. Quen- tin. The entire structure was soon ablaze, and the fire continued to light up the town and surrounding country until two o'clock in the morning. As it died down it was seen the steep Ss had fallen in. Everything but the walls must be destroyed. The cause is unknown. Certainly it was not due to the French fire. There was little bombardment last night, and when the correspondent watched columns of smoke float along the light wind the landscape was singu- larly peaceful.
 Prisoners say the town has lately been pillaged by officers and men who are sending many stolen valuables to Germany.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
PLAN SOLDIERS WEIFARE.
Catholic Union to Appoint Athletac
 and Social Directors.

Phila., Aug. 17.-Plans for the spir- itual and physical care of American troops here and abroad were consid- cred by clergymen and laymen who attended the 43rd annual convention of the Catholic Young Mems National Union which opened here today.
 It is planned to name one member of the organization in each company of the armed forces, to promote ath- letic games and smokers and to send to national headquarters information regarding other members of the union. The convention concludes August 22.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
LAST OF SOAP BOX ORATORS.
Many Recruits Secured to Drive Out Seditious Speakers.

New York, Aug. 17.-More than 100 citizens of New York it was announced today, had joined the newly formed vigilant committee to wage a vigorouSe campaign against soap box orators whose utterances are considered i'm proper Organization of the commit tee was suggested following the arrest of Cleveland Moffett the author, when he attempted to stop street corner speaker whose remarks he considered unpatriotic.
 The American Defense Society, of which he(is member, announced that it would conduct vigorous campalgH against all soap box orators. The mayor has been asked to stop the issu- ing of permits to hold meetings to speakers of this class and 1t was said that further actioh was contemplated.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
HUB TO WELCOME RUSSIANS.

Boston, Aug. 17.-A conference was held at the City hall today to consider plans for the entertainment of the Russian ambassador Boris A. Bakh- meten and members of the mission who accompanied him to this country Tn this city next week. They will be the guests of the state and city on August 21. It is expected that they will participate in the national Grand Army parade on that day.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
HEADS WATERBURY'S c. o. F.

Waterbury, Aug 17.-Herbert ], Philips, an experienced campaigner with an extended knowledge of ppb- lie life in Waterbury, was last night elected by the republican town com mittee as chairman. The choice or Mr. Phillips was unanimous at meet ing that was we'll attended and where the utmost harmony and enthusiasm prevailed
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
WHEATLESS AND MEATLESS.

Washington, Aug. 17,-Traveling salesmen's organizations. comprising about 600,O0O members, have pledged themselves to a wheatless and meat less day every week, the food admin istration announced today. They also pledged their cooperation in the food conservation movement.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
s1O,126. .295 FIRE DEPARTMENT.

New York, Aug. 17.-The cost of fighting fires in New York next year will be $1O, O,126,295. This is an increase over the present year of $599,71S, &C., cording to the estimate of the fire de- partment in it's budget estimates for 1918
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
MOTHERHOOD
 WOMAN'S JOY
Suggestions to Childless
 Women.

Among the virtues of Lydia E. Pinkham' g Vegetable Compound is the ability to correct sterility in the cases of many women. This fact is well established as evidenced by the following letter and hundreds of others we have published in these colums
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New Britain herald., 1917-08-17
CHESHIRE BARN STRUCK.

Cheshire. Aug. 17.-A large barn on the premises of Timothy Chipman was struck by lightning during a severe storm here today and burned. The loss is between $2,OOO and $3,OOO.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17

GERMANS EXAGGERATE SUCCESS
 Paris, Aug. 1.-The German re- port of merchant ships sunk by sub- marines is exaggerated 40 per cent. according to the results of confer ences of admirals of allied navy which was held at Paris, July 25.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-17

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