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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
GOLD WATCH GIVEN
TO SPEAKER ALFRED

A handsome gold watch was present.
ed by the members of the house OF
representatives to B. Harvey Alfred,
speaker of the present house of re-
representatives., late Thursday afternoon.
The presentation was made by Min
GRITTY Counselor Johnston, in whose
favor Majority Leader Moody gave
way stating the ancient enemy from
Bingham county had a duty to per-
form. In short address Representa-
tive johnson presented the watch to
his colleague from Bingham county,
the speaker.
That he was taken completely by
surprise was evident from the con-
fusion that followed after Representa-
tive Johnston presented the speaker
with the watch Almost overcome by
the kind act. Speaker Alfred declared
words failed him to express his thanks.
MAY this watch tick on and on for "A
hundred years without affecting the
love I hold for every member of this
house." said the speaker. And if |
have served you well, God being my
helper, in the humble position that He
has given me, may | serve YOU better
if occasion arise"
In his presentation speech Repre-
sentative Johnston paid this complete
compliment to the speaker: You
have not only been capable and eff
cient, but above all you have been alb
solutely fair
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
AUDUBON SOCIETY TO MEET.

An interesting study of we'll known
birds is planned by the Boise Audubon
society for Saturday afternoon at 8
o'clock in the Carnegie library hall.
The program will be in the form of
round table, the discussion being led
by Mrs. playhouse. Alex Stalker of
Meridian, one of the best authorities on
birds in this section, will be present
and will make an address The birds
which will be discussed are the robin,
junco, house finch, chickadee, flicker,
bittern. maybe and king fisher. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all who
are interested in bird life.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
All Forms Of Blood Diseases Are
Promptly Eradicated by S. S. S.

Among these diseases are Rheuma-
tism. Catarrh. Scrofula, Eczema. Tet-
ter, Malaria and other evidences OF i'm
purities which are indicated by irri-
tations of the skin. Impurities In the
blood also cause a general weakening
of the system, which becomes run
down and impoverished.
There is no disorder of the blood
that does not promptly yield to the
purifying and cleansing powers of
S. S. S. If you feel that your system
is not in perfect condition, your blood
is sluggish and few bottles of S. S. S.
will tone you up and put new life in
your blood. Write our chief medical
adviser for advice regarding your own
case, addressing your letter to Swift
Specific Company. "a Swift Labora-
tory. Atlanta, Ga
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Anderson are ov-
er from Glenns Ferry on a short visit.
A. .. Cogswell ard J. H. Hanigan
are Boise visitors from New Plymouth.
Mrs. Robert Ewing and child have
gone to Walla Walla to visit relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Mcclure of Po-
catello are visiting relatives in Boise.
Mrs. r. NJ. Pritchard and Mrs. L. F.
Pritchard are visitors in Boise from
Oreana.
]. B. Steele arrived in the city Thurs
day night from Twin Falls. He is at
the Idanha.
Ed Matheson is spending a day or
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

"W. T." writes 81 have such a very
severe cough and cold and have not been
able to get anything to help me. 1t is weak
ching my system"
and cough will vanish and you will soon be
strong again Get , "a OF. bottle of concen
trated essence mentho-laNene and take every
hour two. This be taken pure or
made into full pint of home-mad syrup. Full
directions as to use will be found on bot
tie. This is a mild laxative and will drive
the cold from the system.
{. L. asks: II have tried to cure dandruff
itching scalp, falling hair and badness, with
numerous tonics, etc, but in vain. What do
you recommend"
Answer: | have been recommending plain
yellow mnyol for the past seven years and
of my patients delighted with the
quick, pleasant action OF this remedy in stop
ping itching falling hair, dandruff, etc. 1t
gives the hair health, lustre and vigor as moth
ing else does Obtain in 4.oz jars with full
directions
II. NJ. B. writes: "Can you please pre-
scribe medicine which will relieve me of such
distressing symptoms of kidney and bladder,
as the following: Pains in small of back.
soreness in region of bladder, frequent calls
at night but scanty flow with pain. burning
and foul odor, putting of limbs, etc
Answer: Those seeking relief from kid
ney and bladder disorders should begin tax.
ing balmwort tablets, very successful Tor
mula sold in sealed tubes with full directions,
Mrs. N L. writes: Last winter l was
cured OF bad case OF bronchitis by using
mentho-laxene, and have been very grateful
and confident of getting good advice. wish
to know of a good, safe medicine to reduce
my abnormal weight about 80 pounds.
Answer: thank you for your confidence
and advise that fiye-grain arbolene tablets
is the reliable obesity medicine which | al
ways prescribe In sealed tubes with direc-
tons Any druggist can supply you.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
MONTHLY MEETING HELD AT
THE COLE SCHOOL.

The regular monthly meeting of the
=. r. A. of Cole school was held on
Tuesday afternoon, and was very
largely attended. DR.. Galloway gave
a very instructive talk to the mothers
on The Care of the Child" Besides
dwelling on the general health of the
child, DIR. Galloway told of some Of
the diseases common to children and
simple remedies.
Miss Thelma Matteson accompanied
by Ruth Short pleased the members
with several charming songs. as did
also Miss Josephine Fogarty with her
violin.
The next meeting is TO be a social
gathering on the evening of March
10th. The men will officiate on this
occasion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP LEAGUE.

A meeting of the Municipal Owner
ship league was held Thursday night
at headquarters in the Soma building.
Joseph Burns, formerly councilman of
Lincoln, Neb., and a member Of the
state legislature of Nebraska, was the
speaker of the evening. The league
went on record as indorsing for mayor
and two councilmen candidates who
would work and vote for municipal
ownership of an electric light system
and water system. An open meeting
is to be held tonight in the city hall to
which all interested in the important
subject are invited. Mr.. Burns will be
the chief speaker.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
SECOND DISMISSAL CHARGE.

Conspiracy to trap fellow officer in
the commission of crime punishable
by the United States district court and
a renewal of the charges made by
Minnie Smith, colored woman, were
filed with the city clerk Thursday
afternoon by w. A. Kicks, who is seek
ing to have Captain Charles Van Dorm
dismissed from the Boise police force.
Affidavits of two persons were filed
with the second application for dis
missal of the police captain. They are
to the effect that the Smith woman is
a hard working woman.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
EASTERN TRAINS LATE.

Snow blockades crippled train serv-
ice again today and made mail de-
liveres late. Trains due in Boise from
the cast Thursday did not arrive until
today, the first train from the east
of the eighth arriving at Nampa at
1920, the second at 2 p. IN. and the
third at 2:30 o'clock. No. 10 of today
was reported one hour late and No. 3
two hours and Is minutes late.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

two in the city. He arrived Thursday
from Murphy.
Mrs. Frank Paradice is over from
Pocatello visiting friends and looking
after property interests.
DR.. L. P. McCalla left Boise on the
Pony this morning, having been called
from the city on professional business.
D. l.. Carter, one of the prominent
young attorneys of southern Idaho and
former senator from Washington
county, is in Boise.
Mrs. H. ]. Gushing and mother. Mrs.
S. NJ. Sisk left Thursday for vancouv-
err, where they will sail on the steam
er, Empress of Asia, for their home at
Manila.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
Has a Magnificent Record of
More Than Fifty Years of
Satisfactory Use.

Because of it's uniform success in
the treatment of all manner of blood
disorders, extending over period of
more than half century, S. S. S. is
deservedly called the King of Blood
Remedies"
$. S. S. is not a cure-ail, and its use
has never been advised for every i'll
that flesh is heir to. 1t is strictly "a
blood remedy and tonic, and it is alb
solutely unrivalled for the wide range
of diseases that come under the head
Of disorders of the blood.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
BIG APPROPRIATION
BILLS co THROUGH
BOTH THE HOUSES
Twenty Thousand Dollars
for State Fair in Boise and
Similar Amount for Live
stock Show.

Appropriation measures were passed
oy the legislature in large numbers and
one of them Carried $4,000 for a state
fair to be located at Boise under the
management and direction of stare
board of agriculture. The same board
will also administer the expenditure of
$4,000 for thu Northwest Livestock
show at Lewiston and $4,000 for a pure
seed show, the location of which is TO
re selected by tho board.
Bridge measures were just as sue
cessful. The Owsley bridge bill. by
Bennett, was passed. 1t carries an ap-
preparation of $4,000 to build steel
span bridge across the Snake river ut
the Owsley ferry near Hagerman val
ley. The Hansen bridge bill, by Sims,
Barker and Hansen, carrying a $4,000
appropriation, was also passed. This
bridge is to span the Snake river near
Hansen where the canyon is 1000 feet
deep.
BILL HOLDS SPEED RECORD.
The so-called golden spike" appro-
pr alton bill, carrying $4,000 for Idaho
t. use in installing an exhibit and being
S itably represented at the fftieth an
adversary of the driving IF the golden
Ogden, holds the record for quick pas
sage through the present Legislature.
Within As hours after this bill had
been introduced 1t had passed both
houses and was enroute to the COVER
ncr, where it is said it will very likely
be signed. Representative Richards pf
Bannocl count deserves a great deal
o. credit for getting the measure
through He succeeded in having it
introduced by the appropriation com
rlittee and took charge of it from that
time until it had Used both the house
and senate.
The house killed senate bill No. 172.
by Curtis, an act seeking to make it
optional with county commissioners to
sell delinquent tax sale certificates, and
senate bill No. 100, by Shepherd auth
orizing school districts to issue coupon
bonds at a rate of not to exceed per
cent.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
DEATHS

CARD-Evelyn NJ. the onerycar- old
Card, died of pneumonia Thursday ev-
cning after an illness of two weeks.
The funeral will be held at the Fry &
Summers chapel Saturday morning at
1890 o'clock. Dean Award Cham
bcrlaine will officiate and burial will
be in Morris Hill cemetery.
PORTER-Mrs. Anna Porter, aged
81 years, died this morning at the fam
lily home 30 South Fifteenth street.
The body is at the Fry x Summers
morgue and funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
GILL-The body of Harry Gill, who
was electroCuted at Pocatello a day
or two ago, will arrive in Boise to-
night. Funeral arrangements will be
made after the body arrives. Mr.. Gill,
the youths father, is an inmate of the
soldiers home.
TURNER The funeral os Richard
Noble Turner, which was to have been
held this afternoon has been postponed
until Sunday afternoon at ! 80 o'clock
when it will be held at the Schroeder G.
Sidenfaden chapel. The postponement
was made upon the receipt of a tele-
gram announcing the coming of the
boys grandmother from Colorado
Springs.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
DIVORCE CASE HEARD.

Judge Mccarthy today heard in part
the divorce case in which Autie L.
Robbins is plaintiff and Alfred T. Rob-
bins the defendant. Nom support is
the grounds upon which divorce is
sought. The couple were married in
Boise in 1903 and have two minor
children, Of which plaintiff asks the
custody and also a portion of the
community property and alimony to
the amount of $25 per month.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
MEASURING SNOW.

Edward Jones, assistant United
States weather observer of the Boise
station, is up on Cottonwood creek
taking snow measurements. Mr..
Jones was due back today, but it is
believed the heavy storms have pre-
vented his return.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
Tie Little NelUs of Boise

penitentiary. Bonstein and a paroled
convict named Oliver Caldwell were
arrested in Ohio. They secured two
horses and saddle outfit here and
sold the stock and saddles and went
east. The charge against Campbell
was dismissed as he is already serving
term in the penitentiary, having been
returned to ..rison when brought back
from Ohio.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
STORM GENERAL.

z. L. Wells, observer of the weather
bureau. states that the snowstorm
which has southern Idaho in its grasp
this afternoon, is general over the Pa
cific coast states and extends east into
Montana and Wyoming. He predicts
continued snow or rain for Saturday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
DIVORCE CASE FILED.

Grace Hummel has filed suit ask
ing divorce from Ernest A. Hummel
upon the grounds of failure to provide.
The couple were married in Boise in
April, 1905, and have one daughter,
aged nine years. The plaintiff alleges
that her husband q is a plumber and
earns from s. to Sc per day. but con-
tributes nothing for her support.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
FORMER GOVERNOR IMPROVING.

Former Governor John M. Haines
was reported today to be improving
very slowly. His physician announces
that he is satisfied with his condition
but that his Improvement will neces-
sarily be slow after the severe siege
which he has just passed through.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
LENrEN SERVICE TONIGHT.

At the Lenten service in the St.
Michaers cathedral this ev hing Dean
Chamberlain will speak upon the
prophecies of Isaiah and Micah, proph-
cts of the Assyrian period The ser
vice begins promptly at 1880 and lasts
one hour.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
SPECIAL BOWLING MATCH.

A special bowling match is to be
held tonight at the Recreation alleys.
The jewelers. of the Independent league
and a special team Of five women are
to contest for honors. In the latter
team are some of the best bowlers of
their sex in the city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
MORE PLEAS IN THE
CREAMERY CASES IN
THE FEDERAL COURT

Pleas of not guilty for four individ-
uals and as many corporations indicted
by the federal grand jury, charged
with operating in restraint of trade,
we're mad in the United States dis
trict court by Nolan & Donovan of
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
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The questions answered below are gen.
cral in character, the symptoms or diseases
arc given and the answers will apply in any
case of similar nature.
Those wishing further advice, free, may
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lege-Elwood streets. Dayton, Ohio enclosing
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been more than pleased with them. Just now
| am victim of pleurisy and lun,bsgo-not
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matte pains | advise the application of Pine
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James J. asks For several months have
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tongue is coated, have headache, am sleepcss,
nervous and bothered with chronic constpa.
ton. Please help me-"
Answer: You need laxative blood
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ually your good health and pure blood will
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"Bloodless' writes II sign after my name
OlooulcSs, because tnat seems 10 pc my
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They tend to improve digestion and the proper
absorption of nourishment. gain of
pound or two week is not unusual
Mrs P. c. writes: Il hesitate to ask ad
vice as my case is unusual. In word,
| am tired and worn out all of the time.
Rest does not refresh me. ] have been mar
what it was to be tired nervous Some
times | feel hysterical ! fear | will become
a nuisance to my husband if this continues
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grain csdomene tablets regularly for several
months.
Mrs. o. R. NJ writes: 81 am distressed
and weakened by local catarrhal trouble;
Do YOU advise the douche treatment and
what medicine is safe to use"
Answer: This condition if local only can
be successfully treated by using douehe
made by mixing teaspoontul OF antiseptie
at least once daily until condition is cor
rected.
NOTE: For many years DIR. Baker has
been giving free ADVICE and prescriptions to
umns, and doubtless has helped in relieving
illness and distress more than any single in
dividual in the worlds history Thousands
have written him expressions of gratitude and
confidence.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
PLEADS GUILTY, SENTENCED.

Earl Bonstein entered a plea of guilty
to the embezzlement of a horse, saddle
and bride before Judge Mccarthy this
morning and was sentenced to a term
of from Is months to IA years in the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
n, ], M'GIRR Ill.

Fl. J. McGirr, manager of the grocery
department of the Falk Mercantile
company, is very ill of typhoid fever at
his home, 1921 O'Farrell street.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
OREGON CouPLE MARRIED.

Frederick r. Wilson and Norma l..
Desch of Richland, Ore, were married
Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock by
r. H. Dunlap at his office in the court
house.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
WEDDING At CALDWELL.

Patrick H. Snow and Mrs. Louise
Cox of MurtaugL were married at the
Saratoga hotel at Caldwell Thursday
night by Rev. H. J. Reynolds, pastor of
the First Christian church of Boise.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
GOES TO HOT LAKE.

w. E. Pierce, the well known real
estate dealer leaves tonight for Hot
Lake, Ore, to spend a few days.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

With beer up to 6 cents and whisky
TO 10. Steubenville, Ohio. police, are
guarding six saloons which have been
threatened with a boycott.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

Valentine Johnson, is the title of a
divorce case filed in the district court
today. The papers were withdrawn.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

JOHNSON VERSUS JOHNSON.
Albert j. Johnson versus Dorothy
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
CANDY CANDY,

FRESH goods is the only kind we sell
and the quality is always the best
that we can buy at the price. Our
candy department is not a long pro-
fit department. We feel that the best
advertisement we have is the fact
that we can sell good wholesome
candies at prices which everyone
can afford to pay. Try pound of
any kind tomorrow and see IL It
doesn't taste like more.
Fresh Peanut Brittle a pound 49,. 15c
Fresh Sailed Peanuts, pound 80. 15c
Fresh Jelly Beans, a pound ...... 15c
Good Mix Candy. a pound ...... 15c
Mint or Wintergreen Lozengers, a
pound ................. 10c
Sour Lemon Drops, " lb. ....... loo
Hoarhound drops. Y ID. ......... loo
Toasted cocoanut marshmallows, a
pound ............. 10c
Fine Gum Drops, " ID. .... 1Oc
Gum Gum, all kinds, pkgs. ..... 10c
SPECIAL 6-inch China souvenir plates
with picture of Idaho state capitol.
each. Csc. The Racket Store, sill No.
9Th st, opp. postoffice. Mo
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

DRUG SUNDRlEs.
Woodbury's Facial Soap, bar. ,21c
Woodbury's Tooth Powder. So. zoe
Woodbury's Facial Powder. ..... 21e
Palm Olive Shampoo, bottle. 49,. 800
Palm Olive Cream. .............. SOC
Palm Olive Vanishing Cream. d. .39c
Palm Olive Face Powder. ..... 39c
Jergens Benzoin and Almond
Lotion, bottle. ...............23 c
Jergen's Cold Cream, jar. ..19c
Pebeco Tooth Paste. ...........39 800
Colgate's Dental Powder. ......1 5c
Hydrogen Peroxide, OF. bottle 10c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
MILLIN cry.

We are showing the very latest
styles in Spring Hats. You will fin1
here the best makes of hats at much
lower prices than elsewhere.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

Geo r. C. writes: II have used num-
Der of your prescriptions and have always
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

NOTE: For many years DIR. Baker has
been giving free advice and prescriptions to
millions Of people through the press col
umns, and doubtless has helped in relieving
illness and distress more than any single in
dividual in the worlds history. Thousands
confidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30

Mrs. Wagner, acknowledging the best supper they had ever held. Engineer Brink of East Hartford, former en- gineer on the Branch was present
 Comes For the Shootinse
 Warren Williams of Southington is the guest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs Daniel w. Williams at the home stead. MT. Williams is trying his skllI on birds. ,-.I
 Borough Briefs. Postmas ster J. J. Sullivan was caller in New London Saturday.
 T. P Kinney and party were Vlsl- tors in Norwich Saturday.
 Leo White of Bridgeport was at has home on Hayward avenue over sum day. Mrs. Edward J. HeWland was WELL ing friends in Norwich Saturday.
 Services were held 1T! the EpiScoPal chapel Sunday morning at S.30 O'CLOCK Rev. Sherwood Roosevelt omciAtin8. MT. and Mrs. Ronald K. Brown re- turned to their home in New York on Sunday evening after a few days stay at their summer home on Broadway.
 Home on Furloush,
 John J. Shea, Jeremiah ID. Shea, Ed ward DriscolI and Charles Bailey q Camp Devens were at their homes in town Sunday.
 George N Lyman of New Haven was the guest of his parents on Nor wich avenue over Sunday.
 George T. Loomis of WeFtchester was a caller here Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
TAKING PAsTEUR APARTMENT
Story That Two Men Contracted
 Rabies From Sick Horse.

There was a story in circulation here Monday that two men who are resi- dents in the western section of the town are receiving Pasteur treatment to protect them from possible develop ment of rabies.
 It is said that horse they had been treating for an illness now believed to have been rabies had been bitten by dog. Both the horse and the dog are dead The men are said to have had slight cuts or abrasions on their hands during the period when they were called upon to administer medicine to the sick horse the act of giving medicine requiring whoever administered it to place hand in the horses mouth and that there is a possibility that the men might have contracted the disease.
 None of the parties who are said to be concerned in the matter could be reached Monday. It is understood that the men who are said to be taking the PaSteHr treatment have shown no signs of developing rabies and that the treatment they are taking is for pre- cautionary. purposes.
 Tn further detail the story relates how the horse was in a pasture with the dog at the time the horse is SUD- posed to have been bitten. The dog is believed to have been bitten during the period when the rabies scare be- gan here, during the summer. this scare resulting in a muzzle order be-