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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
LAST MINUTE NEWS
INVESTIGATING SALARIES.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Fat SAL
aries of railroad presidents--some
exceeding the wage paid President
Wilson-are under federal railroad
control. While no decision has
been reached as to the disposition
tary McAdoo's railroad administra-
ton, it is held likely the govern
ment will pursue a policy Of
economy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
SWEEPING ORDER ISSUED.

Washington. Dec. PA revoiu-
ton in coal transportation COM
parable to the presidents federal
railroad control proclamation was
ordered by Fuel Administrators
Garfield. today. The order governs
coal contracts for 1918 and d.
clares contracts will not be re-
cosnised II they involve Railroad
cross hauling of coal, except In tho
case of gas coal or coal to be
used for by-product purposes"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
TO INTERN SAILOR.

Lincoln. Neb.. Dec. 27.-Adolph
Schmitt, formerly a sailor on the
Peuton ship Vaterland. arrested
here with other wanderers several
weeks ago will be interned as a
German alien enemy and will be
sent to one of the camps of the
middle west in a short time.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
AiRPLANEs BROUGHT DOWN.

Rome, Dec. 27.-Eight of 25
enemy airplanes, which attempted
to bomb the Italian aviation camp
at Treviso were brought down, the
war office announced today. The
remaining machines were driven
off. In later attack three addi-
tional enemy machines were forced
to descend. the statement said. All
Italian machines returned safely.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
WILL COOPERATE
WITH GOVERNMENT

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Western railroad
heads will Cooperate with the govern
ment in every way to aid in federal
control of rail systems. it was assured
today.
"All of the railroads Of the country
will give to the president their earnest
and immediate cooperation In my
judgment" declared Hale Holden.
president of the Burlington system and
member of the United States railway
war board.
The practical effect the public In
likely to feel probably will be an in
crease in railroad rates. In England
there was 80 per cent increase in
passenger cchedules. necessitated by
the change in the conduct of affairs.
There has been talk of three cent
rate In the United States.
Another feature the public may
realize is likely to be that of joint op-
eration.'
PLAN WILL WORK OUT.
Richard Fl. Ashton. president Of the
Chicago and Northwestern. said: "Ths
railroads. their officers and their en-.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
rail HEADS
At
ACTION Of
PRESIDENT
Selection of McAdoo as Die
tator Meets With Univer-
sal Approval in Financial
Quarters in New York.
Without Exception Men In
terested in Transportation
Indorse Action and Pledge
Their Hearty Support to
the Government.

New York, Dec. 27.-Eastern rail
heads and New York bankers were to-
day highly pleased with President Will
railroads.
The guarantee plan was especially
praised as insuring justice to the Sc
curity holders. Bankers pointed out
the move would greatly stabilize none
tary and investment conditions.
Selection of Secretary McAdoo as
rail director has almost universal ap-
proval in financial quarters.
Typical of the comment of railroad
presidents was that of w. H. Trues-
dale, of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western.
1T seems to me fair. reasonable and
workable method of taking over the
railroads. The proposed method of
compensation does not strike me as
being out of the way"
CAN FIND NO FAULT.
Frederick Underwood, president of
the Erie, said THE new plan will
be like a plunge in cold water. 1t
will hurt at first but after we are in
1t we will like it. l can't find any
fault with it."
President Charles E. Mitchell of the
National City company. put his stamp
of approval on 1t this way:
The appointment of Secretary Me-
Adoo is excellent. The plan looks ex-
tremely sane and sound"
Charles H. Sabin, president of the
Guaranty Trust company, added this
endorsement:
The news from Washington Is splen-
did. The plan strikes me as very sat
isfactory.'
Editorial comment here generally ap-
proved the plan.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
DENIAL OF FRANCIS
GIVEN PUBLICITY

Petrograd, Dec. 27.-American Am
bassador Francis flat disclaimer of the
Bolsheviki charge that he and the
American Red Cross sought to aid
General Kaiedine against the Trotzky-
renine regime was published here to-
day.
Francis asserted that the automo-
biles and other supplies were enroute
not to Rostoff but to Jassy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
MINNESOTA BANK ROBBED.

White Bear, Mimi, Dec. al
Four bandits this afternoon robbed
the First State bank here of $4,000.
They drove to the bank in limou-
sine. Three entered the bank,
forcing Cashier H. A. Warner and
his assistant, A. J. Anger, into a
vault. They escaped.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
ALL BELIlIGERENTS
ON THE SAME BASIS

Amsterdam, Dec. 27-Germany will
agree to a peace without annexations
and without indemnities-but only il
all bellgerents pledge acceptance of
that policy, according to an announce
ment by Austro- Hungarian Premier
Czernin received today from Vienna.
He said the central powers favored
an immediate peace. However" he
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
AVIATOR KILLED.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 27.-Gor-
don Mott, Canadian cadet with the
Royal Flying corps, was killed to-
day near Everman. IL miles from
here. while making q practice
flight.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
HEARING POSTPONED.

Boston. Dec. 27.-The federal
trade commission hearing into af-
fairs of the meat packing indus
try scheduled to be continued here
today was postponed until tomor-
row at 10 o'clock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
DEPENDS ON TRANSPORTATION
HILLS DAUGHTER TO WE'D.

st. Paul, Mimi. Dec 27.-Arrange-
ments we're completed today for the
marriage on Jan. 3 of Miss Clara A.
Hill, daughter Of the late railroad mag
nate and empire builder, James ]. HILL
to E. C. Lindley. general counsel and
member Of the board of directors Of the
Great Northern railroad. which the
Hill family owns.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
49, 49, "a AIAEA ]E1|A ga
HIHu11GN

Forecast for Boise and vicinity:
RAIN TONIGHT AND FRIDAY.
For Idaho: Tonight and Friday, rain.
Highest temperature yesterday, Sc.
Lowest Temperature this morning, a.
Mean temperature yesterday. q.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
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GIRLS STRIKE ENDED.

Fort Smith. Ark. Dec. 27.-Follow-
ing an agreement reached last night
between striking telephone operators
and the Southwestern Bell Telephone
company. here hello girls" returned to
work at o'clock this morning. The
strike had been In effect since Sept. 10.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
.RUMANIAN FRONT
TAKEN OVER BY
THE UKRAlNlANS
Staff Headquarters Of the
Fourth and Eighth Rus
sian Armies Captured
Maximalists Disarmed.

Petrograd, Dec. 2S.-The Ukrainian
Rada today announced capture of the
Rumanian front staff headquarters Of
the Fourth and Eighth armies. The
MaXimalist forces were disarmed.
Headquarters of the Eleventh army
has also been occupied.
Word received from ToHsk today re-
ported two days fighting at Irkutsk
with alternating success between the
Cossacks and military cadets on the
on hand and the Bolsheviki garrison
on the other.
TO CUT OFF kALEDINE.
Foreign Minister Trotzky today
telegraphed Ensign Krylenko, Bolshe-
wiki commander in chief, urging him
to come to terms with the Ukrainian
divisions so that the Ukrainians and
Bolsheviki might cut off Kaledine"
This is a question of life and death
for the revolution" he said.
New sympathy has been manifested
between the American imperialists and
Kaledine."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
ONE QUESTION EvADED.

Regarding the Russian proposal that
vote of the people in the central pow
ers would be necessary to determine
the destiny of certain national groups,
che reply asserted that this was not a
question to be settled internationally,
hut one which concerns the country to
which such groups may belong.
TT must be settled independently
ard constitutionnlly in every state by
its people," the reply asserted.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
CONDEMNS WAR FOR CONQUEST.

CONDEMNS WAR FOR CONQUEST.
The reply likewise joins with the
Russian condemnation of a continual
tion of the war with the sole object
of conquest"
The delegates solemnly declare their
willingness Immediately to sign a
peace ending the war on the condition
of mo annexations and no indemni-
ties" They demand in return. how
ever, that all nations participating In
the war accept these same principles.
guarantee to this effect will be nee
essary, 1t was stated
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
General Peace Offered By
Germany and Austria With
No AnnexatiO11s As Basis
CENTRAL POWERS GIVE TERMS
i'm REPLY TO 0VERTURES OF
RUSSIA FOR SEPARATE PEACE

Delegates Declare Their Willingness to Sign Peace
With "No Annexations and No Indemnities' Answer
Expresses Belief in Principals of the Russian Pro
posals for Basis of Peace and Condemns "War for
Conquest"
COPENHAGEN, DEC. 27THE CENTRAL POWERS
MAKE A GENERAL ANNEXATONS
INDEMNTIES" ACCORDING
CEIVED FROM VIENNA is
THAT OTHER BEILIGERENTS PLEDGE
THE PROFFER OF SUCH GENERAL THE
FORMAL REPLY TO
THE CENTRAL. POWERS -IITOVSK
FORMALLY
RUSSIAN PROPOSALS FORM THE BASIS OF
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
Federal Trade Commission
er Tells Senate Investiga-
tions Show Shortage Is
Caused by Spectators.
Cars of Coal Passed Through
Five or Six Hands Before
Reaching Consu m ers-
Efforts of the Government
Gould Not Prevent It.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Speculation in
coal last summer brought about the
coal shortage this winter, W. B. Colver
of the federal trade commission testi-
fled before the senate coal inquiry to-
day.
Cars of coal would pass through the
hands of five or six profitsers, each
one raising the price," said Colver.
Sometimes speculator would handle
the same car twice.
lust before the president fixed
prices so per cent of the total coal tom
mage was contracted for at enormously
high prices, and then the coal was not
being delivered according to contracts.
but was sold at prices above the ex-
cessive contract figures"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
kALEoINE FORCE DEFEATED.

Petrograd, Dec. 27.-Defeat of a force
of the Kaledine rebels at Bielgorod was
announced by the Bolsheviki today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
COULD NOT BE PREVENTED.

The situation was so serious then
that it was impossible to prevent
shortages this winter by the greatest
efforts of the government, Colver said
Transportation facilities have grown
worse, Colver said. He told of a typ
cal car of coal. 1t required 23 days for
the car to travel from Rush Run, Sac
ramento, southeastern Ohio, to Cleve-
land and return, 252 miles, The time
lost on sidings and in yards was 21
days, one hour and 20 minutes.
Coal is handled as the slowes.
freight, Colver said, and the average
movement of all freight is only 2a
miles day. There is no car shortage
for the railroad yards of many cities
are already jammed with cars. I'VE
need a general pooling of terminals
and equipments. just as is provided
for in the presidents proclamation y
he said.
DEPENDS ON TRANSPORTATION
do you think if the transportation
problem Is solved, the coal supply will
be sufficient to meet all demands ?"
asked Senator Jones.
without doubt" Colver replied.
Senator Lodge insisted coal prices in
the east were higher than ever before
this fall. in spite of the lower fixed
prices.
man who had to buy coal by the
pound to keep warm and the price was
$2S a ton," said Lodge.
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tContinmrd on Page Five.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-27
PLAN WILL WORK OUT.

Continued on Page Two)
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

to favor persons in high place they
indicate revolt, the growth of unrest
among the people and a spirit of crit
iCiSm, which is due to the evil power
of the stars.
The increase of labor troubles Is
foreshadowed and again riots are pre-
dicted- Loss of life is presaged by
the planets. While troubles great and
small may seem to increase as the
year wanes, the seers declare that the
world is about to experience a new
sprinEtime of spiritual realization and
change, which should be comforting
in the contemplation of a coming win
ter in which the world will face new
problems.
October is to be a month of tremen-
dous significance to the United States,
which will win great glory. Then
Mars as well as Saturn and Neptune
will afflict the Kaiser. who may meet
overwhelming defeat, IL he has not
already accepted peace terms.
Persons whose biTthdate It is should
not quarrel or 20 to law, speculate or
risk money. They are likely to have
changes that will be fortunate.
Children born on this day NAV be
rash, impetuOUs and restless. These
subjects Of Leo over whom Virgo ex-
ercises an influence are likely to be
very talented
(Copvright IqITO
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
HOROSCOPE.
wednesday, August -. 1917.

It is a lucky day, according to the
reading Of astrolOgy. The Sun and
Uranus are both in benefic aspect
during the day and in the evening
Mercury is friendly.
Under this planetary influence all
who have political power should ben
eft.
The stars appear to favor the con-
Centration of power and the central
ization of authority in all lines of
work. as well as in governmental af-
fairs. and this is said to be the pre-
cursor Of a larger democracy.
Uranus gives power to all who use
personal magnetism and exercise au-
thority over people, while they make
appeal for public commendation.
The rule is good for all who COM
mand and should benefit the Presi-
dent as well as military and naval
comma nders.
But while the auspicious signs seem
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

Rev. D. J. O'Conneli, Bishop OF Rich
mond, officiating, and was followed
by an informal reception.
The bride was attended by Mrs.
Charles H. Franzoni, of Fairfax, as
matron of honor; Miss Elizabeth
Swetnam, also of Fairfax, as maid OF
honor, and three bridesmaids, Mrs. J.
s. Farr, of Philadelphia; Mrs. E. W.
Farr, of Fairfax, and Mrs. w. B. Ma
lone, of Washington. R. r. Farr'
brother of the bride, was best man
and the list OF ushers included
Charles H. Franzoni, ]. S. Farr, r. A.
Farr, w. NJ. Farr and Fred FranZoni'
The marriage took place before
screen of evergreens, starred with
golenrod, and the attendants wore
gold-colored frocks. The bridesmaids
gowns were fashioned of gold taneta
and tulle, and the maid of honor
wore a costume of gold lace and tar
feta, and the matron of honor's gown
was of gold lace and chiffon.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by DIR. w. B. Malone, wore a
becoming costume of white-brocaoeo
silk, trimmed with silver lace, ana a
tulle veil caught with orange bios
SONS. She carried a shower OF Brloe
roses. Mrs. Farr was gowned In
black Georgctte crepe trimmed with
duchese lace.
Mr.. Franzoni and his bride will make
their home in Washington.
Mrs. Frederick L. oliver. wife OF
Commander oliver, U. S. N, enter
tanned informally at luncheon yes
terday at the Chevy Chase Club in
compliment to Miss Marie Eugenia
Smith, whose marriage to Lieut..
Commander Hollis Taylor winston
U. S. n, will take place Septem-
ber l.
Those asked to meet Miss Smith
were Mrs. James P. Morton. Mrs.
John Howard Hoover. Miss Anna
Green and Miss Lucille Smith.
Miss Catherine Lewis Pace
whose marriage to Cadet Walker
Gibson White will take place Sep
tember l, was the honor guest at a
theater party followed by tea at
the willard. which Miss Dorothy
Bertholf gave yesterday afternoon.
Those in the party included Mrs.
Laurence w. Clarke, Miss Ruth Mil
Ter. Miss Virginia Maxwell. Miss
Pauline Kindleberger, Miss Mildred
March and Miss Helen ClaXton.
Mrs. Laurence w. Clarke Will
give a luncheon today for Miss Pace
and on Friday Miss Pace will go 10
West Point, where she will remain
until after the graduating exercises,
at which Cadet White will receive
his diploma.
She will return August 81. on
which date Miss Minnie SaXton will
have guests to meet her at lunch
con.
Mr.. John Totten, of Nashville,
Tenn. enrolled for the second re-
serve officers training camp at
Fort Myer, has arrived in Washing
ton and will visit his brother. Mr..
Ralph J. TOtten, consul general-at-
large in North America. and his
cousin, Mr.. George Oakley Totten,
jr.
Mr.. Gilbert Hale, Mr.. NJ. s. Mil
Ter, Mrs. Eman 4. Miller and Mr..
NJ. w. Nordlirger, Of Washington,
are at the Lorraine. Atlantic City.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

uohe tor others. I tried 1t and now I
am never troubled with cramps and
feel like different woman. I cannot
praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound too highly and 1 am rec
ommending it to my friends who suf-
fer as I did."-Mrs. George R. Naylor,
Box p. Marysville, Pa.
Young women who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
faintins spells or INDIGESTION should
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Thousands have been re-
stored to health by this root and herb
remedy.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

would have to stay
In bed several days
eVHrN month. l
tP' II kinds ~
re $ and was
II / by doctors,
bu Ely trouble con-
tinued until one day
i read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable c o m pound
and what it had
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
Bergman Is Held
In Umbrella Death

Rutherford Bergman. who is alleged
to have killed John W. Truman. late
last Monday night with the point of
an umbrella, will be held for the ac-
tion of the Erand jury. This verdict
was returned yesterday by the mem
bers of the cOroner's jury at the in
quest. Bergman was an empIoye OF
the Government Printing Office.
Burma has 4.79O,s1O oxen, 1850 goats
and 1,GS0,9S2 buffaloes.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
THOSE AWFUL
CRAMPS
Suggestions that May Save
Much Suffering

Marysville, Pa.-"For twelve years
l suffered with terrible cranns T
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
Dinner at White House Thursday
For Head of Japanese Mission

Ishii to Be Guest
of Japanese Ambassador
at Dinner and Reception.
Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Lansing Entertain
ed at Belasco-Secretary
of War and Mrs. Baker
on Two Days Outing.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

Our Silk and Dress Goods De-
partments are now located on
the Third Floor in a sec
ton flooded with daylight.
Six modern electric elevators
will get you there in a jiffy.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
S. S. Esss ss;ss sGesisi. e'sii. S3.95

intermediate Dresses for
children aged from IL to
I6 years. These dresses
made up Of rep, voile or
lawn, in different new
styles.
Third Floor-Lansburgh &
Bro.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

An interesting marriage took place
Monday evening. at Fairfax, Va, when
Miss Margaret Farr, became the bride
Of ]. Dunbar Franzoni. The cere-
nony was solemnized on the lawn Of
the brides home, at o'clock, the RI
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

The President and Mrs. Wilson will
entertain a dinner company Thursday
night at the White House in honor of
Viscount Ishii. head of the special
Japanese mission. who will arrive in
the Capital today. The Ambassador
of Japan, Mr.. Sato, and members of
the special mission. with some high
officials, will form the company.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

45-inch Lace Trimmed white
Dresser Scarfs. Without
certificate, SOC; with GER
tihcatc, 2oc.
Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

Wise mothers will buy
liberal supply of these
dresses for their daugh-
tiers to wear to school. A
large variety of styles in
gingham in plaids or
stripes. Sizes 8 to IA
years.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

42-inch Tubing; excellent
wearing quality; linen nm
ish. Without certificate,
3oc with certificate, yard,
23c.
First Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

Copyright. l9I7.)
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

I8x36-inch Rag Rugs in the
popular hit-and-miss pat
tern, with fringe on both
ends. Without certificate,
soc; with certificate, 25c.
Fourth Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

Van Raalte Tulle, in a good
assortment OF shades; u
inches wide. Without GER
tifcate, $I.5o; with certi-
fcate, yard, SI.3o.
First Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22

Individual Casscroles with
silver plated holder. With
out certificate, 2Sc; witt
certificate, Isc.
First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
PUBLISHERS WAR TAX
REOPENED BY SENATORS
Finance Committee Reconsiders Re
cent Action-Tariff Expert Con-
suited on Excess Profits Levy.

The Senate finance committee today
reopened the question of a tax on
newspapers and magazines in the war
revenue bill. BY substantial vote the
committee last week fixing a tax of 5
per cent on the net profits of the pub
fishers was adopted. The committee
then began discussion Of the entire
matter. Suggestions were made that
the postal rates on second-class mail
matter, which includes the newspapers
and magazines, be increased one quar-
ter of cent. and that there be estab-
lished a graduated tax Of from to 10
per cent on the net profits of the pub
fishers. the percentage increasing on
the larger profits.
It was also suggested that there be
a fiat exemption of $4,000 of net profits
from the proposed tax. The committee
reached a no conclusion at its meeting
this morning, and the subject will be
taken up again.
Chairman Taussig of the tariff COM
mission was before the committee dis
war excess profits tax. The committee
had asked him particularly to frame
an amendment dealing with those con-
Germs which were not In business be-
fore the war began. ana with whose
present profits 1t would be impossible
to compare the profits prior to the war
an planned by the Senate committee
in arriving at the war excess profits.
/. He also was asked to prepare an
amendment dealing with those corpo-
ratfons whose profits were subnormal
the three years Immediately prior to
the war, the period selected by the
committee to be compared with the
present In arriving at war excess
The Senate committee is going about
the framing of the bill with delibera-
ton, feeling that it has plenty Of time
since the food control bill has been
given the right Of way in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
ROSTER OF ELIGlBLES
TO BE POSTED TOMORROW
Publicity Likely to Make Strenuous
Times for the Slackers-open
to Inspection.

Showing a total of 1886 names, the
complete roster Of the District of per-
sons eligible for military service under
the draft law will be posted tomorrow
In the office of the registration board.
room 509. District building.
Arranged alphabetically. according
to precincts. the roster will be open to
public inspection. and copies will be
furnished the newspapers. In addition.
each police precinct will be given
list Of the names in the registration
precincts included in the police pre-
cincts.
With the making public Of the names
strenuous times will be in store for
'slackers." should there be any of mill
tary age In the District. Close inspec-
tion will be given the lists by the
police. and 1t will be possible to ascer-
tain in short order whether any per-
sons under suspicion Of not having
registered are to be declared subject
to arrest.
Posting the lists. which were made up
from the registration cards. will mark
the completion Of the registration work.
begun May 19. under the direction Of
the registration board. comprising D.
]. Donovan. secretary; Maj. Pullman,
superintendent of police, and DIR. Will
liam c. Woodward. health officer.