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Evening star., 1917-09-29
GUST TLAFO[LETTE,
DEMAND ON SENATE
Formal Petition Is Presented
by Minnesota Commission
of Public Safety.
SEDlTION Is CHARGE MADE

Praying institution of proceedings
Cooking to the expulsion of Robert \.
La Toilette from the Senate as a teacher
of disloyalty and sedition, giving aid
and comfort to our enemies and hinder
ing the government in the conduct of
the war;" a petition from the Minnesota
commission of public safety was laid be
fore the Senate today.
Senator Kellogg of Minnesota pre-
sented the petition upon the converting
Of the Senate at noon, saying: Il send
to the desk a petition in form of a reso-
luton, from the governor and the COM
mission on public safety of Minnesota
for appropriate action"
Vice President Marshall announced
that the petition would he received,
noted in the record and referred to the
committee on privileges and elections.
The petition was not read and no fur
ther comment was made upon its pres
entation. Senator La Toilette was not
in the chamber at the time.
Form OF the Petition.
The petition follows:
Whereas Senator Robert y. La Fol-
lette made an address of a disloyal and
seditious nature at public meeting
before a large audience of the Non-par-
tisan League convention at st. Paul on
the 10th of September:
Whereas, the utterances of Senator
La Toilette with all the prestige of his
high Office as a senator of the United
States. made under protection of
guarantee of the president of the Non
partisan League that no disloyal eX
pressions would be permitted during
the alleged conference between pro-
ducers and consumers on the high cost
of living. have already served to create
reasonable sentiment in the state of
Minnesota. and being spread through
the public press. and has no other effect,
than to weaken the support of the gov
ernment carrying on the war, be it
hereby
Resolved, that the Minnesota COM
mission of public safety respectfully
petitions the Senate of the United
States to institute proceedings looking
to the expulsion of the said Robert n.
La Toilette from the Senate as n teach
er of disloyalty and sedition. giving aid
and comfort to our enemies and hin
dering the government in the conduct
OF the war: be il further resolved, That
copies of this resolution, with copies of
La Follette's speech, be forwarded to
the President of the Senate and SEN
ators Nelson and Kellogg"
Evening star., 1917-09-29
HA|G SECRETNE;;
TENSENESS RE|GNS
British Commander Believed to
Be Covering Big Events
on Western Front.
FRENCH CHECK THE ENEMY

Field Marshal Haig is extremely la
comic in his dispatch today from the
British front in France and Belgium.
Nothing to report except the usual ar
tillery activity on both sides,' is the
essence of it.
The warnings yesterday from the
newspaper correspondents at the front
that nothing need be expected from
them for the time being. read in this
connection, tend to create an. air OF
tenseness with the possibility seen OF
big events impending. Military OBJ
servers not on the spot, however. seem
at sea over the probabilities. The in
terval since Wednesdays big attack
appears to be too short for the launoh-
ing of another extended offensive move
ment in Flanders and there have been
no patiently visible signs Of prepare
ton for drive in any other sector.
The possibility exists, too, that the veil
which has been drawn over the activt-
ties along the fighting line is only In
tended to cover up some new dispoei-
ton of the entente forces until the
change is completed.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Half-Holiday Granted.

The men at the camp had a halliday
holiday today, and this afternoon Lieut..
Charles Smithson is conducting an ath-
letic meet for them. Some of the SOL
diers came into the city to visit their
relatives and bid them goodbye before
they depart for Charlotte.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Mr.. Norton Demands Recognition.

Representative Norton OF North Da-
kota. who clashed with Representative
Hefin of Alabama on the floor yester-
day. was on his feet clamoring for
recognition as soon the letter was
read. He carried the manuscript of a
fresh attack on Fefiin under his arm
What is the gentleman up to-" the
Speaker asked.
Norton replied that he desired to OBJ
tain time to speak, and if he did not
get it he would object to the considera-
ton of a minor bill then before the
House. The Speaker refused to grant
him time. Norton objected and the
House passed on to another small bill.
Mr.. Reflin was an early arrival on the
floor. He busted himself writing 4
speech.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Secretary Lansing's Letter.

The wrangle broke out again with the
presentation Of a letter by Chairman Pou
Of the rules committee from Secretary
Lansing, declaring the State Department
/ had no evidence Indicating members OF
Congress had any connection with Count
Won Bernstdrffs fifty thousand dollar fund.
Secretary Lansing wrote:
In respect to Your inquiry over the
telephone today addressed to the de-
partment, l beg to>inform you that the
department has no evidence that could
in any way connect member of Con-
gress with the payment of money by
the German embassy in its propaganda
activities"
Mr.. Lansing then quoted from his
| sta tement of September %, saying he
did not see how Bernstorff's request to
spend $4,000 reflects upon Congress or
any member.
The letter also said that the depart
ment did not know what organization
was referred to in the Won Bernstorff
| message as being used to influence
Congress.
The letter was read only after Mr.
Pou and Speaker Clark had assured
Representative Moore of Pennsylvania
that it's contents probably would not
precipitate further trouble on the
floor.
1T will not. or the Speaker would
not have recognized the gentleman FROM
North Carolina the Speaker said
Evening star., 1917-09-29

law for a profession. he entered George
town University Law School in 1898,
obtained a bachelors degree in 1899 and
a masters degree in 1900.
The following year he was admitted
to the bar in the District and has been
active in practice here since. He was
admitted to practice before the Supreme
Court of the United States in 1910 and
his first case before that tribunal is
known as standard Oil Company VS..
Brown" in which the opposing counsel
was ]. ]. Darlington, representing the
Standard Oil Company.
Mr.. Gardiner is a son of Ignatius A.
Gardiner. who was active in democratic
politics in Maryland, though he never
held public Office. The appointee for
the commissionership now owns a farm
at the head of MattawSman creek, in
Prince Georges county. which has been
in his family since the days Of the first
settlements in Maryland, when 1t was a
part of a grant by the King of Eng
land to Mr.. Gardeners ancestor. Luke
Gardiner who came to Maryland as an
early settler in the days of the Cal
verts and CAROLS.
In 1904 Mr.. Gardiner married Miss
Eleanor Tracy of Memphis. Tenn. He
has three children. two boys and girl,
two of whom attend public school in
the District
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Member Of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republicans OF all news credited
to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and
also the local news published herein
All rights OF publication Of special dispatches
herein also reserved
Evening star., 1917-09-29
WEATHER.

Rain late tonight and tomorrow.
Temperatures for the past twenty-four
hours ending pm. today: Highest, "A.
at pm. yesterday; lowest, 81. at 6:15
am. today.
Full report on page 8.
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Sworn Net Circulation. Month of August
1917, Daily Average. $3.50, Sunday. e3,4.a
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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

Little news is now coming from the
| battleflelds of Europe. Only from
tne western front has there been any
activity reported during the past
week, and this concerns a further
advance by the British in the Ancre
region.
The German submarines continue
to take their toll of tle merchant
shipping serving the entente allies.
1n this country everything is over
Swallowed by the situation that has
brought America upon the verge of
| entering the war against the central
powers. President Wilson had asked
| congress TO empower him to arm
merchant ships. The house voted
fayorably, but in the senate a flibus-
ter by II senators blocked action and
the 4th of March and adjournment
found the president without the
authority for which he had asked.
La a state ment, the president de-
nounced the handful OF "wIlful" men
for humiliating the nation before the
world. An effort is now beug made
to change the senate rules so that a
few men cannot hold up legislation
which the majority favors, and an
extra session OF congress is expected
soon to empower the president to act,
and to make the needed appropria
tions for the army.
A report last W ,ek that Zin.mer.
man, the German foreign minister.
had intrigued with Mexico and Japan
to make war on The United States
created sensation. A later report
states that Zimmerma admits hav-
ing made such proposi ton but the
Mexican government pleads ignorance
of it and Japan denies AL knowledge
of the plot.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
Officers Reserve Corps.

More than score of Spokane
college men, members of the Univer.
sity club, have sgnif1ed their inten-
tion of applying for membership in
the officers reserve corps of the
United States army. Applications
will be sent at once to western head.
quarters of the army at San Francisco
and classes will be held, under the
direction of an army officer. u
prepare for the examination which
are expected to be given soon at Fer
George Wright 10 Spokane
1t is expected that the applicants
who volunteer theil services to act as
army officers at once, as we'll as
several others who are contemplating
the same step, will be commissioned
Ia time TO take the fortnight's train.
Ing for reserve officers which prohlb Y
will be given next summer at Ameri
can lake. 1n case OF war the reserve
officers would be called to the colors.
to take charge of volunteer units
that would be called into existence.
They would at least retain their
rank, with the probability that they
would be given higher commissions.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
EASTER STYLES.

Every woman who admires Stylish
Well-Fit Clothes will be interest
ed in the New Spring and Summer
Fashion Book of Victor Ladies
Tailoring Company of Chicago,
showing the most wonderful values
In the seasons latest and most ap-
proved styles in Women's and
Misses High Class Suits. Coats
Dresses and Skirts.
These garments are Made to YOUR
Measure to fit you perfectly in anv
style and material of your own selec-
ton, or of your own material.
Come and enjoy the pleasure of
looking through this wonderful line,
whether you wish to buy or not.
MISS CULP, Agent
Victor Ladies Tailoring Co., Chicago
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

DR.. BRANNoN, who comes
to Rathdrum to appear on the
local lyceum platform March
10th, is an educator of promi-
hence. Much regret has been
expressed at his resignation
from the presidency of the
University of Idaho, because
men capable of filling such a
position acoeptably are not
easily found.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
80, 900 Fires From a New
Form of Carelessness

A new form Of fire peril IS coming
into prominence as cause Of much
destruction, and its fires are so direct
| ly associated with careessness that il
has been dec med necessary to issue a
special warning to the people of the
United States. Because OF their con-
venience, small electric devices, such
as pressing irons, curling irons, toast
ers. electric pads or blankets, electric
plate warmers, and electric sterilizers
or heaters are now to be found in
almost every community. If these
were used with proper care the danger
would be negligible, but, unfortunate
ly, proportion of their users does
not realize the peril of leaving them
in circuit when not IN use. 10 such
cases these devices tend to become
overheated, whereupon they are likely
to set fire to anything combustbe
with which they are 10 contact.
Most of these fires are small, but
the aggregate loss is large, and occas-
ional instances show extensive
damage, as in the case of the $780,
600 fire ia the Poston residence Of
Ex-Governor Draper; this was traced
to an electric Plate warmer in the
buffers pantry.
Fires of this class furnish a special
peril to life, eing most frequent in
dwellings and Often breaking out at
night. A characteristic example is
that in which an electric pressing
iron is left upon the ironing board,
with the current turned on, and then
forgotten. In such a case the fire
may not occur until some hours later.
The burning of the residence of John
Wanamaker, several years ago. was
due to an electric pressing iron.
That this form Of hazard is already |
assuming large proportions appears
from the statistics. For example, the |
vi tUe NdIIODdl
B ,ard of Fire Underwriters in one
day noted approximately one hundred
reports Of fires from this cause, out IF
a total of two thousand losses in the !
days reports, and it estimates that
small electrical devices are causing
fires at the rate of 80, 900 or more 10
the course of year.
1t is safe to say that most of these
fires are entirely preventable, and can
be charged to nothing but careless
ness on the part of the user. Various
safety" devices have been added by |
certain Of the manufacturers Of these
and among them are some
that are fairly effective, but there is
,nt absolute precauton which should
De boz ne in mind at all Tins BY
very user, namely, that of shutting
IF the current when not personally
md continuously supervising the US.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
RANK FOOLISHNESS

You occasionally see it stattd that
colds do not result from cold weather
That is rank foolishness. Were il
true colds would be as prevalent In
midsummer as in midwlnter. The
microbe that causes colds,hourishes in
damp, cold weather. To get rid of a
cold take Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t is effeclual aud is highly
recommended by people who have
used it for many years as occasion re-
quir.d, and know its. real value.
Obtainable everywhere. Mar.ady.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
SENSE OF DIRECTION.
A Help In Finding Your Bearings at
Night Without a Compass.

A Help In Finding Your Bearings at
Night Without Compass.
An English survivor of the South At
rican war who was often sent on long
distance night reconnaissance has
worked out system whereby any one
can be right at home in the dark with
out compass or other instrument to aid
the sense of direction. He worked out
the exact movement and direction of
the largest and most easily distin-
guished lights In the heavens so that
the least scientific eye can recognize
these signs by sight, and the whole
dome of the heavens becomes a vast
compass.
IL there were fire balloons or beacons
placed in the heavens north, east, south
and west it would be easy for any one
to go in these directions by simply fol-
lowing the signs. Similarly, If one
wished to go, say, hands breadth to
the right or left of the beacons one
could easily do so. The largest stars in
the heavens can be depended upon in
the same way.
If you put the front buttons of your
coat on the north star or other direc-
ton stars" writes this authority
your right and left breasts give you
an angle of 45 degrees from the stars
and your shoulders right angle.
Also, 1t is only matter of little prae-
tice to be able to measure 10 degrees
OF horizon with your hand, so you can
get any number of degrees to the right
or left of your direction stars, and aft
er little practice it becomes second
nature to recognize the points of the
compass at sight, and you acquire the
same sense Of direction as bushmen,
Arabs and people who live far away
from civilization" : Popular Science
Monthly.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
AMENDING the direct prim,

AMENDING the direct prim,
airy law to permit of nominal
ing county candidates by
direct vote and state candi-
dates by state conventions
composed OF delegates chosen
by the voters in the county
primary, is a step that may
not be accomplished by the
legislature this year, but it is
step which the people have
been taught to look forward
to for some time. In the in
terest of economy it will be a
step forward. What it will
be politically remains to be
seen. 1t is step that is
probably dictated by wisdom,
as we'll as political expediency.
and economic consideration.
The feeling has become quite
general that the direct pri-
mary has not proved entirely.
satisfactory in Idaho as a
method of nominating candi-
dates tor state offices, for the
reason that II is scarcely posi-
bic in a large state for the
people to know all the
candidates we'll enough to
make an intelligent choice.
Furthermore, a man cannot be
a successful candidate unless
he can afford to spend much
time and money in travelling
over the state.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
WnoIe system when entering ii through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
iTorn reputable physicians, as the damepe
they VIII do is ten fold to the good YOU
car can possibly derive from them Hairs
Catarrh. Care. manufactured by Il. ],
mercury. and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sure
races OF the system. In buying Halls
Satarrh Cure be sure you get the gem
me. 1t is taken internally and MADE in
3imonials free. ~ " les
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c DER bott1a
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipa tion
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

President Woodrow Wilson took
the oath of office March 4 and 5 for
his second term. Asserting that the
tragedies of another continent had
removed provircialism and made
Americans citizens of the world, and
that the principles of this republic
should be applied to liberation of
mankind, he res 4in' ely voiced a de
termination that America, standing
"ilrm in armed neutrality" must
demonstrate her claim To IA mini
mum of right and freedom of action"
10 world affairs.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
VALUABLE AND PRACTICAL INF0RMA-
TTAN

SIX of the important members of
the HygienisL Magazine containing
leading articles on Headache, Acid
Stomach, Blliousness, High Blood
Pressure and other practical subjects
sent postpaid to any address for 25
cents, stamps or currency, The
Hyglenist Publishing company,
Majestic bldg Denver, Colo.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
How to Prevent Cronp.

When the child is subject to attacks
of Group, see to it that he eats light
evening meal as an overloaded
stomach may bring on an attack, also
watch for the first symptoms-h oarse.
ness, and give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarSe. Obtainable everywhere.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

THE legal sixty days of the
Legislature ended yesterday
and, with their work unhnish-
ed, the solons must work a
few days overtime without
pay or let the governor call
an extra session.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

WAR with Germany has
been only delayed, rather
than averted, by tie activity
of the few "wilful senator's. "
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

Those observations by the
Pacific Coast Manufacturer,
regarding electric service to
rural districts, apply rs well
to Rathdrum prairie as to the
Snake valley.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

The time for choosing
board of trustees again is
drawing near.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

THE Legislature seems to
be enacting some good laws.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09
Pushed Ahead
By Advertising

A British journal recently comment
ed on the fact that whereas the tea
grown in China was formerly the most
popular it now occupies second place,
while Ceylon tea has become the favor
lite with all classes of people. The
question, What has brought about this
change of taste? is not, however, a diff
ficult one to answer. AS a prominent
firm of dealers pointed out, Ceylon tea
has been literally advertised for som6
years, while the Chinese product has
not been advertised at all. The change
noted has been wrought during these
years, and it is therefore reasonable
to conclude that advertising is the prin-
cipal cause thereof AS Il result of adj
vertising the consumption of Ceylon
ten has increased so rapidly that in
many cases China tea has practically
been forced out of the market. Yet the
actual difference in the quality of the
two is not materal.-Profitable Adver.
Using.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-03-09

The same might be said of many
merchants who have forged to the
front by liberal and persistent ad-
vertisinE in newspapers. Such ex.
amplcs can be found in the columns
of this paper.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-17

in from the trenches of the British
Expeditionary Force.
"At the time the German aviator flew
over it most of the surgical staff was
engaged in making rounds of the wards.
THE first bombs were directly in front
of Lieut.. Fitzsimons' tent. He probably
never knew what happened to him. The
next two fell hundred feet beyond,
in five marquee ward in which there
were many patients, and the last struck
the reception tent.
Overhead there was no sound. The
German aviator flew too high to be
heard, but he left his identity behind
him, not only in the bombs he dropped,
but in the derisive handful of pfennings
he scattered upon the hospital.
Although the exploding bombs ere
ated horror in the hospital, there was
not the smallest sign of panic, and the
work of discovering the wounded and
collecting them was Immediately begun
This was made cruelty difficult by the
darkness, but every one sprang to il
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-17

ualty clearing station, where the opera
tions that cannot be postponed are per-
formed, they go to base hospital. At
the base hospital only those cases arc
kept which can be promptly handled in
three weeks or less. Men whose in
juries will keep them in a hospital
longer than that go back still further to
the general hospitals or to England.
In the hospital you will find nurses
picked from the cream of the profess
sion in the United States, thoroughly
trained, strong and devoted enough to
support the doctors in their long, long
days of fatiguing service.
You will find college boys and other
boys, accustomed to comfort, trained
for all sorts of highly skilled work,
serving as members of the enlisted staff
clerks, assistants, technicians, order
lies, busy at the hard, dirty work of a
war hospital, harder and more distaste-
full than any one who has not been
] there can imagine.