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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
THREE WEEKS DIET ON
FOR NEW YORK POLICE
MITIGATION OF ALL
DRY FORCES PLANNED

washington, Jan. s.-A unification of
all the leading proE bton and temper
ance organizations O the country so as
TO present united front in the fight
to win the nation in the next general
election is to be discussed by the Ma
tional Temperance council at a meet
ing. which opened here today. Prac-
teal plans to advance prohibition as
a political issue are to be considered
and acted upon. The Prohibition party.
the 1enti-Saloon league of America, the
w. G. T. u. and other organizations
are represented.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
TO HEAR APPEAL IN
WERNER HORNE CASE

Washington, Jan. s.-One Of the
most important cases docketed for ar
gument in the supreme court this
week is that of Werner Horn. alleged
dynamiter and German army officer.
On February s, 1915, Horn was arrest
ed in connection with the attempt to
blow up the international bridge at
Vaneeboro. Me. Soon after his arrest
he asked a writ of habeas corpus,
claiming the offense charged against
him is of military character and one
for which he cannot be tried in the
ordinary courts. The lower courts de-
MED him the writ and his counsel
thereupon appealed to the supreme
court. Horn has been in confinement
nearly two years, ever since the day Of
his arrest. He Is now in the jail at
Dedham, Mass. awaiting the outcome
of his case in court.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
TALK OF INCREASED
DUTIES PREMATURE
Capital News Special serviee)

Capital News Special ServiceD
Washington, Jan. Stalk about
big duty on lead, on wool and on
various other things to meet the de-
mand for additional revenue at this
session of congress was declared today
by Senator Simmons. OF North Caro-
lima, chairman Of the finance commit
tee. to be not only premature but rather
Senator Simmons de-
clared today that no person could tell
the sources of the additional revenue
IL 1t shall turn out the congress must
impose additional taxes.
It is evident that the Democratic
leaders will try to avoid the necessity
of laying additional tax burdens at this
session. If the Republicans should con-
troll the next house as they may, an
effort will be made to put the initial
move up to them. All bills raising
revenue must originate in the house OF
under the federal con-
stitution. Thus the Democrats, II they
can put the tax measures over to the
next house can at least. II the Republic
cans control, make them divide the re-
sponsibility.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
GIRLS ASSAILANT
IDENTIFIED AND MAY
FACE SECOND CHARGE

Chicago, Jan. S.-Charles F. Collier.
60, recently sentenced to five years
in the penitentiary, for attacking a
16-year-old girl, by a jury in Judge
George Kerstens court, Is none other
than b. F. Rudolph, former alderman,
Sunday school superintendent and
church worker. of Connellsville. Pa.
it was stated today.
According to Daniel Ramsay, assist
ant states attorney. Collier, who owns
a confectionery store here, deserted
his wife and family in Gonnellsyille
several years ago, going to Cuba with
young woman half his age. Leaving
her there, he came to Chicago, where
he has resided since. The woman is
now in the custody of federal Off
GERS.
If Collier is granted new trial, for
which IL motion is pending before
Judge Kersten, federal officials will
file charges of violation of the Mann
act against him. A son of Collier,
said to be Methodist minister in
connellsville, visited his father a few
days ago. He returned to Connells-
vile to break the news to his mother.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
REPUBLICAN FOR
THE FIRST TIME IN DECADE

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 8.-James p.
Goodrich. the first Republican to- be
elected governor Of Indiana in nearly
a decade. was inaugurated today in the
presence of a large assemblage of peo-
pie, who gathered here from all parts
OF the state to witness the ceremony
The Inauguration took place in the
corridors OF the capitol, the ceremon-
les beginning shortly before noon.
Governor Goodrich was introduced
by the retiring governor, Samuel r.
Ralston, and both delivered brief adj
dresses. After the new governor had
taken the oath. Lieutenant Governor
Edgar d. Push and the other new
state officials chosen in November
were sworn into office.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
STATE GOVERNMENT
OF ILLINOIS PASSES
TO THE REPUBLICANS

Springfield. ILL.,, Jan. S.-The inaug-
uration as governor of Illinois of Frank
O. Lowden, a former representative in
congress, took place here today In the
presence of thousands Of persons. the
city being crowded with visitors. The
occasion marked a shifting of the con-
troll of all branches of the state gov
ernment from the Democrats to the
Republicans.
A parade was a leading feature of the
day, several military companies being
In line, with many civilian marching
clubs. The procession marched from
the Leland hotel. with Governor elect
Lowden and the other officials -elect
heading the line. At the executive man.
sion the parade was joined by the re-
firing governor and Mrs. Dunno. The
new Officials were sworn into office
in representatives hall in the presence
of both branches Of the legislature and
large throng Of visitors.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
BAILEY DECLARES HE
is THE ABLEST MAN
Former Texas Senator Pays
High Tribute to w. E.
Borah- -Gallinger Unpop-
ular With Party and May
Not Again Be Chosen.
BY J. A. MATHEWS.

Washington, Jan. S.-A demand for
new and progressive leadership in the
senate has been put up by the Repub-
lican side and it Is not unlikely that
with the new congress Senator William
e. Borah, of Idaho, will be chosen
chairman Of the Republican conference
which carries with it leadership of the
minority. Senator Borah shows no in
terest in the matter personally. But
other senators are talking of him.
Senator Bailey, of Texas, used to
sneer at the suggestion that leader
could be elected In the senate. He had
a theory that leaders are born, not
made" He always went about his
work in the senate in cheerful disre-
gard of titular leadership and generally
established his title to leadership by
his speeches which always attracted
more attention than those of any other
senator on the Democratic side among
his contemporaries.
SAYS BoRAH ABLEsT MAN.
Talking with the Capital News cor
respondent recently, ex-senator Bailey,
who is practicing law in Washington.
declared that Borah was the ablest man
on the Republican side Of the senate.
Many Republicans now in the senate
believe the same thing.
1t is evident that the Republicans re-
spect Senator Gallinger who has many
attractive personal qualities but they
are not satisfied with his leadership.
He is not progressive. He is one Of
the most ardent standpatters in that
body and his unpopularity as leader
was disclosed when at the recent elec-
ton of a president pro tenn to succeed
the late Senator Clarke of Arkansas
when the nomination to a Republican
meant nothing more than temporary
and nominal honor, five Republican
senators voted against their party
choice These were LaFollette. Borah,
Kenyon. Norris and Cummins. These
senators do not repi esent the dimen-
sions of the progressive movement in
the senate Republican membership.
There are quite a number who will be
found voting for new and progressive
leadership. If they can do SO and es-
cape the charge of party ''irregularity.'
ELECTION SOUNDED WARNING.
This test will come when the next
Republican conference meets TO make
a slate for the reorganization. There
are many Republicans in congress who
believe that the last election sounded
warning to the Republican party that
it must become Progressive in fact or
go out of existence. 1t is these men who
believe that new and virile leadership
is demanded in congress where the Re-
publican party must make record on
which to appeal to the people two years
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
DRY AMENDMENT TO
BE MADE EFFECTIVE:

Salem, Ore, Jan. S.-Proposals to
make operative the rural credits law
and to provide penalty clauses for the
bone Try" constitutional amendment,
both of which were passed by popular
vote at the last election, will be the
most important matters to receive at
tention from the Oregon legislature at
it's biennial session which convened
here today. OF these the rural credits
law Is expected to occupy most of the
session of 40 days because of the many
features of the measure which re-
quire discussion. The Republicans are
in overwhelming control of both
branches of the les islature.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
Commissioners WOOD WILL TRY
TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THERE
is NO SUCH THING AS THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING.

New York, Jan. S.-Twelve New
York policemen went on a three-weeks'
diet today. Food under the program
will cost 25 cents day for each man.
At the end of the three weeks the Of
ficers will be triumphantly trotted out
by Police Commissioner Woods experts
to prove that the high cost of living
isn't.
Breakfast each day will be served
with eight bells, after which the po-
licemen. all of whom are rockies and
on probation Will go through prescrio-
ed daily drills. and other bits of hard
work. Dinner will be served at nom
and supper at $500 o'clock.
The menus will include meat at least
once day. variety Of vegetables. tea
and coffee and milk. cheese and dessert.
Widows OF patrolmen will be wait
ressesL
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
EARLY DECISION IN
THE CASE EXPECTED
Railroads Contend That the
Law Is Not an Eight
Hour Statute, but an Act
Fixing Wages-Stipula-
tion Entered Into.

Washington, Jan. S.-Arguments
over the constitutionality of the Adam
son law came up today in the supreme
court. A large array Of attorneys for
the railroads and counsel for the gov
ernment were on hand for the last
stage of the battle over the validity
of the act of congress last Septem-
Der when the country was threatened
with a nation wide railway strike.
First upon the courts call of cases
today, following it's three-weeks' holi-
day recess, was the Missouri. Okla
homa & Gulf railroad case, chosen by
the department of justice and the
railroads for the test. 1t was not en-
pected that the arguments would be
concluded before tomorrow.
TO EXPEDITE CASE.
When the court will announce a de-
cision Is problematical, but 1t is ex-
pected within few weeks as the
! court has consented to expedite the
proceedings and placed the test case
ahead of all others upon today's call
The case was appealed last Novem-
ber, from the decision of Federal
Judge Hook at Kansas City. Mo-, that
the law was unconstitutional, null and
void"
The railroad lawyers were headed by
Walker d. Hines. Arthur Miller rep
resented specially the Missouri. Ok
lahoma G. Gulf road. John G. John
son Of Philadelphia also appeared for
the railroads.
In charge of the defense of the
Adamson act for the department OF
| justice were Solicitor General Johr
W. Davis, Assistant Attorneys Gen
eral Il. Marvin Underwood and G
Carroll Todd. and Frank Hagermar
of Kansas City, special assistant tc
the attorney general.
BROTHERHOODS NOT PARTY.
The railroad brotherhoods were not
| formal parties to today's test suit;
Judge Hook dismissed the Missouri
Okla homa & Gulf railroads bill as tc
union officers named defendants.
| Today's arguments, technically
|
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
CHANGES HIS NAME
TO SECURE FORTUNE

Orange, n. j.. Jan. S.-To permit
him to comply with the wishes of his
bachelor uncle and inherit an estate
of 100000, Theodore b. Burnham. of
East Orange. today became Theodore
B. Van Nest His relative, the late
George Willett Van Nest, of Orange
county, n. j., provided in his will that
unless Burnham changed his name the
money was to be left to Harvard col
lege. Mr.. Burnham lost little time in
obtaining permission from the court
for the legal change In his name.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
FIRST ACT OF THE
LIE EGISLATURE GIVES
MONEYTOSOLDIERS
Bill Passed by the House by
Unanimous Vote Imme-
diately After Organizing
Caucus Program Carried
Out Without a Hitch.

The Fourteenth Idaho leg
islature was inaugurated in
the senate and hall of repre-
sentatives at noon today.
The first official act of that
assembly, after disposing Of
the preliminaries, including
the election of president pro
tenn and speaker, together
with attaches, was for the
house to pass the Second
Idaho regiment appropria-
ton bill, drawing $7333.5O
from the general fund in the
state treasury with which to
pay the amount the state
owes the officers and enlist
ed men. The house was
unanimous in its act and the
senate will act favorably on
the bill without delay.
Payment of the money to
the regiment will follow
forthwith.
CAUCUS PROGRAM FOLLOWED.
The Democratic party caucus pro-
gram regarding officers and attaches
was followed to the letter. A COM
plete set of Democrats was placed in
control of what gave every indication
today of being we'll oiled piece Of leg
islative machinery. Tomorrow after
noon at Q o'clock the legislature will
meet in Joint session and hear the
message Of the governor.
| Owing to the fact that the inaugura-
tion of state officials and members of
the legislature was divided this year.
the state officials having been inaug-
urated a week ago. there was a sur
prisingly small audience in both
houses to witness the Inauguration.
The passage OF the early organization
motions. appointment of committees,
ETC., occupied the time Of the two
houses, the senate to 1880 and the
house to 3:1o. The senate recessed to
reconvene at 3 o'clock this afternoon
and the house adjourned to . o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
DISPATCH Is SHOWN.
There were early signs today that
the program of the majority to dis
patch the business OF the Legislature
inside Of 10 days will be carried out.
This was almost proven by the fact
that two concurrent resolutions were
made Of record and one bill tho first
day, while the house failed to pass Its
own expense appropriation measure.
but instead saw to 1t that the boys
who shouldered their muskets and
went to the border in defense OF their
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
JOSEPH TUMUCTY.

bled form. He told them 1t did not
contain any proposal Of peace or offer
in mediation. Secretary Lansing said
he could not recall the names of the
newspapermen.
Two navy men and a New York
manufacturer were in the room but
Lansing did not know it at the time,
he said.
OBJECTS TO QUESTION.
Representative Chipperfield asked
Lansing about his two statements ex-
planning the note after it had been
made public. Were these two state
ments made entirely of your own ini-
tiative?" asked Chipperfield. See
here" Lansing said with emphasis.
that is beyond the scope of this in
vestigation." The chair ruled, when
Democrats objected, that Lansing
need not answer
LAWSON IN A RAGE.
Thcmas w. Lawson was the next
witness.
Lawson flew into rage after he had
proceeded half an hour when he was
interrupted by Representative Chip
Fperfield. He declared he proposed to
say all he had to say regardless of con-
sequences. The committee room was in
an uproar. Chairman Henry threat
ened to clear 1t and hold the proceed
ings in executive session.
Lawson gesticulated and shook his
finger in Chipperfield's face. He loud
ly declared that he, as an American
citizen. would see to 1t that he got his
rights. He was finally pulled back in
his chair.
KNOWS ABOUT THE LEAK.
Lawson, pacing up and down before
the committee, declared all he said in
the public press regarding the leak he
believed to be true. He said he knew
who was responsible for the leak and
reiterated he was convinced the COM
mittee did not want an investigation
He reviewed his recent trip to Wash
| ington.
i came to Washington" he
said, ITO aid in an honest inves-
tigation. only to have hell lam
basted out of me as soon as con-
gress convened. Promptly when
the senate met leather-lunged,
sewer mouthed old blather-
skite-"
| Chairman Henry stopped Law
son there. Then followed a row
between Lawson and Chipperfield
which was unintelligible even to
the official stenographers. Henry
raped for order and Lawson
roared: Il don't propose to be
bulldozed and will not be intimi-
dated"
Finally, after more wrangling, by
unanimous vote of the committee, all
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08

GOVERNMENT PLANT
TO MAKE PROJECT|LES

Washington. Jan. s.-The charge
that American projectile manufactur-
ers showed lack of competition and
strong intimation that ignorance OF
the fact that British firm was par
ticipating in the recent navy project
lie bids, probably was responsible for
high prices asked by domestic makers.
was made by Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels today.
Daniels declared American project
lie manufacturers appear to be too
busy making projectiles for foreign ma
tions to be interested in the project
lie needs of the United States navy.
In view of this belief. Daniels said
he probably will ask congress to
double It's appropriation SO he can
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
FORMER BOISE MAN AMONG
DEFENDANTS IN FRAUD CASE
ON TRIAL IN FEDERAL COURT
Robert r. Sidebotham Ac-
cused Of Illegal Use Of
Mails in the Promotion OF
the Northwestern Trus-
tee Company.

Helena, Mont, Jan. SIN the case
against the officers and promoters OF
the Northwestern Trustee company, or
Great Falls.- Mont, accused of using
the mails to defraud. which was called
for trial here today, government
agents declare that they have uneov-
cred one of the most elaborate schemes
to defraud ever conducted in the
northwest 1t is alleged that more
than 100000 was obtained from pur-
chasers of stock in the company In
three and half years. The Is de-
PENDANTS. IL of whom have been ar
rested, include some of the most
prominent men in public life including
A. NJ. Anderson. whose term as seere-
tary OF state expired Jan. l. and, ". g.
Rae whose term as state treasurer of
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
GERARD ASKED TO
TELL OF REPORTED
SPEECH. AT BERLIN
to Have Declared
German American Rela-
tions Were Better Than
at Any Time Since War
Began.

Washington, Jan. 8.-The report by
the Overseas News Agency that Am
bassador Gerard at his public welcome
back to Germany said: Never since
the beginning Of the war have rela-
tions between the United States and
Germany been so cordial as now," were
officially inquired into by the state de-
partment, through cable to the am
bassador personally today.
1t was indicated that the report as
quoted did not convey the true view
of German American relations, which
have commonly been described as
strained through the recent subma-
rine activities.
NO FURTHER COMMENT.
Officials in making the announce
ment of the inquiry, refused to add
any further comment, except that they
wished to know what he said. The
department probably will give out
Gerard's reply when received
The action of the department Is in
terpreted as evidence Of the import
ance attached to the possible effects
of such an utterance and especially
upon public opinion in allied countries
where published reports have shown
the impression that the president
note was in some way connected with
the central powers peace proposal
Every effort has been made to dis
pei that belief.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08

Americus. Ga. Jan. S.--Public ex-
citement in this town is running high
In anticipation of the trials of the six
men under indictment for the alleged
murder of Walter Wade. The first of
the cases was called for trial today be-
fore Judge Littlejohn in the superior
court Wade's body was found in the
Flint river II days following his dis
appearance last August
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
SENATOR GORE ILL.

New York. Jan. s.-Thomas r. Gore,
the blind senator from Oklahoma. was
taken to a hospital hero yesterday the
Illness from which he has been suffer-
ing recently having become more SER
ious. His physicians were unable to
say tonight just how serious the sena-
tors condition Is.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
SECRETARY LANSING
RAISES OBJECTION
Declares Question Concern
ing His Statement Was
Beyond Scope of Investi-
cation = Told Newspaper
Men in Confidence.

Washington, Jan. 8.-Jo-
seph Tumulty, secretary to
President Wilson, testifying
voluntarily today in the in
vestigation concerning the
leak of the presidents peace
note, presented a written
statement in which he said
he resented the unjust init
NATION that he gave infor-
nation to B. M. Baruch ip
regard to the so-called peace
note. Tumulty said Repre-
sentative Wood, who made
the intimation to the house
committee, never made any
effort to find out the truth
from him before dragging
Tumulty's name into the af-
fair.
Tumulty said he had been auth
orized by the president to quote
him as follows: ~ wish in justice
to Mr.. TumuIty to say that he stat
ed tho exact fact whom he said he
had no knowledge of tho note
whatever until it was given out for
publication"
EMPHATIC DENIAL.
Tumulty In his statement said: Il
wish to deny generally and specifically
that / gave advance information to
Baruch or anybody else In regard TO
tho peace note. l did not know of the
existence of the note or that this gov
ernment contemplated the dispatch of
such a note until after It was printed
by the department.. l was not consult
ed in the preparation of the note by the
president or anybody else.
Conferences and communication re-
lating to the drafting of the note and
It's dispatch were confidential between
the president and secretary Of state.
have never talked with Baruch or any,
body representing him or anyone else,
publicly or privately. with regard to
this matter"
Tumulty, replying to questions. said
he had no information as to how the
leak occurred.
LANSING TEsTiFiEs.
Secretary Lansing, the next voun-
sary witness, described how the note
was handled at the state department
and told of his conferences with the
rewspapermen. He said he received
the newspapermen about IL o'clock
md told them he would have an i'm
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-08
SIX CHARGED WITH MURDER

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