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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
RETURN TO JOIN REGIMENT,

Because of their pride of being men,
bers of the Idaho National Guard, Les
tor Peters and +. G. Hansen have re-
turned to Idaho from Cloquet, Mich
to again become members of the regi-
ment with which they did border duty
When the regiment was mustered out
of service here they returned to their
home state. When the call came again,
they found hey could enlist in the
guard there, but they preferred to be
with the Second Idaho. Consequently
they paid their own fares back to re-
join the regiment.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

Owyhee county and Mrs. Grover Pence
are in the city, guests at the Grand.
Elmer c. Ross and William Garrecht
are down from Idaho city for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Mossman of Bru-
neau are visiting in the city.
DR.. Nogglc and j. ]. Roffins are
Boise visitors from Cascade.
j. r. Field, former state horticultural
inspector, is in the city from Emmett.
Charles T. Barringer has returned
from a business trip of several days
at Emmett.
L. G. Say is in the city from Center
vile on a brief business visit.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

Dale S. Smith of Twin Falls is
among the arrivals from the southeast
at the Grand.
Olive Jones left Wednesday evening
for Chicago on a visit.
Major Reed returned to HALEY yes
terday to look after his mining inter
ests.
Mrs. Benton O. Clark arrived in
Boise today from Lincoln, Neb. After
brief stay here she will return to her
home at Emmett.
James E. Burgy of Hagerman is in
the city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
CHINESE TO SIGN
PEACE AGREEMENT

The Chinese tong war as far as
Boise is concerned, will probably be
ended this evening. Prominent mem
bers Of the tongs are in Boise and are
to meet with Mayor Hays this evening
to complete the peace negotiations
A meeting was held at / o'clock this
afternoon, but an agreement was not
reached at that time. A second session
was arranged for late this evening
Local. Chinese believe the peace docu-
ment will be signed and that the wal
will be declared off.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

tenn or the Cruzen system, IL from
the C~uzen system, whether il can
be watered from some existing
pipe line or whether il must be
watered through an open ditch and
if so, whether an open ditch is
feasible. After we know just
what the demand is for the cuI-
tivation of these lots, we will per-
haps be able to bring about some
definite results.
The information above stated is ne
cessary for this purpose. 1t costs a
good deal of money to deliver water
and to provide the facilities therefor
and for this reason it must not be an
ticipated that water will be furnished
without cost.
Let those interested notify the build
ing inspectors office promptly. This
office is used also by the park COM
missioner and there is always some
one on hand to answer the telephone
and make note of the requests which
are sent in.
THE TELEPHONE NUMBER is
91S.
The various Women's clubs are in
vited to take up this problem and CO.
operate with the city authorities
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
JURY CASE APRIL 16.

The civil case in which John Wirth
is suing the Ames Wholesale Supply
company was today set by Judge Davis
for April is. The case is one in
which Wirth claimed he made tenn
porary purchase of stock in the con-
Germ with the understanding that it
was to be repurchased. His demand is
now made that he be refunded his
money with which he purchased the
stock and given an opportunity to sur
render his stock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
kUNA COUPLE MARRIED.

A quiet home wedding was solemn
lied at o'clock Wednesday night at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Benton, 1915
North Eighteenth street, when Miss
Beulah Pauline Whitaker became the
bride of Edgar Ray Benton. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Ira Aid
rich of the Emmanuel Methodist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benton are at present at
the Bristol, but will make their home
on ranch near Kuna.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
SERVICES WELL ATTENDED.

The revival services being conducted
at the Emmanuel Methodist church this
week are being well attended. Bishop
Cooke of Helena has preached every
evening thus far and enjoyed large con-
gregations. Rev. Willsie Martin will
preach tonight and Friday night Bish-
op will again fill the pulpit.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
Little News of Boise
SUES FOR AUTOMOBILE.

Orrio Cole. proprietor of the Cole
auto livery, today filed suit against
Emmitt Pfost sheriff of Ada county, to
secure possession OF the automobile
seized by the sheriff at the time Cole,
Ramey and a colored porter were ar
rested upon the charge of illegal pos
session of liquor. The suit is one on
claim and delivery. Cole demands a
return of his automobile or $500 and
$500 damages.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
RED CROSS WORKERS
ANXIOUS TO REACH
1000 MARK THIS WEEK

SUBSCRIPTIONS at the Red Cross sta
tions have Jagged a little during the
past two days.
The women in charge of the work
are anxious to pass the 1000 mark in
membership before the end of the week
and urge all patriots to line up under
the Red Cross banner of mercy. One
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
MISSIONARY MEETING.

A missionary convention will open
tonight at the Nazarene church and
will continue over Sunday. Miss
Stake, a student of the Nazarene col
lege at Nampa. will speak. On Friday
the meeting will last all day. Mrs. E.
G. Eaton will be among the speakers.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
MARRIED AT SALT LAKE.

Charles X. Brown and Nina Willard
or Boise were married Tuesday morn
ing OF this week at Salt Lake. They
arrived home this morning. Mrs.
Brown Is the popular yoang woman
who has been in charge of the cigar
stand at the Idanha.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
TO ENTER NEWSPAPER FIELD.

w. d. Fisher, who recently resigned
as secretary of the Boise Commercial
club, is to engage in the newspaper
business with an uncle at Sterling,
Colo. Mr.. Fisher is to become part
owner and manager of the Sterling
Enterprise, which is soon to be made
daily publication. Mr.. Fisher eX-
poets to leave with his family, April
% to enter his new field of business.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
FOOD COMMISSIONERS OF THE.
NORTHWESTERN STATES TO.
CONFER ON CONSERVATION
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
FOOD CONSERVATION
Farmers, stockmen and dairy

: Farmers, stockmen and dairy
men discontinue practice of
: selling young calves to be
: slaughtered and sold for veal.
: Consumers should refrain
+ from ordering veal from their
+ butcher and solicit the latter to
: discontinue slaughtering calves
+ for veal.
Z Prevent uncontrolled slaugh-
+ ter of animals on farms which
+ results in heavy losses in fats
: and by-products and use every
+ precaution to prevent animal
+ disease.
+ Use eggs as a substitute for
!. meat products and take steps to
i prevent immense loss in eggs
: which annually is forty-five
+ millions of dollars in the Unit
+ ed States.
+ Prevent food wastes in homes
: which results from improper
+ preparation and bad cooking,
I carolessness and over abundant
+ supply for many people.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
PORCH IMPROVEMENTS,

c. f. Adams has taken out permit
to add sun porch to his house at sos
North Seventeenth street at a cost of
1915. Louis Stark of $40 North Seven
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS.

Mrs. w. j. Gray. who has been i'll for
several weeks in st. Alphonsus hos
pital is now recovering rapidly and is
at the home of her mother, Mrs. C. T.
Chrisman, 200 East Bannock street,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
AFTERNOON WEDDING.

At st. Michaeps cathedral Wednes-
, day afternoon Dean Award Chamber
laine united in marriage Samuel b.
Blackwell of Glenns Ferry and Mrs
Margaret Hyland of Mountain Home.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
NAMPA COUPLE MARRIED.

Rev. R. NJ. Donaldson last evening at
o'clock united in marriage Joseph L.
DeCoursey and Miss Fern E. Strickler
of Nampa. The ceremony was per-
formed at the Presbyterian manse.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
TO BUILD sTucco GARAGE.

j. F. Skillern has taken out permit
to build stucco garage at 915 Warm
Springs avenue at cost of $1,000.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

w. ]. Plemmons pleaded not guilty
to the illegal possession of intoXicat-
ing liquors before Judge Mccarthy.
His trial was set for April &c at 10
o'clock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
CARD OE THANKS.

We wish to sincerely thank our
friends for their kindness and thought
fulness during our sorrow in the be-
reavement of our beloved mother.
MR.. AND MRS. H. r. CHATHAM.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
WILL YOU CULTIVATE SOME
OF BOSSES VEGETABLES
LOTS? THEN PHONE TO 9l8
INFORMATION DESIRED BY MAYOR

Phone the building
of Of Cruzen
If is ar ope feasibI
By H., Mayor of Boise
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

tenth street, will add to his porch and
glass the same in, the cost being $240.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

B. Harvey Alfred, state farm mar
| ket director, is expected back from
| Spokane where he held a conference
regarding handling Of crops.
Highway commissioners were ap-
pointed by Governor Alexander today
as follows: For Gem district, Arthur
briggs, H. P. Masing and Ernest Bed
ford, all of Clatonia Melrose highway
district, James Bracket. Thomas
rose.
Notary public appointments were au-
thorized by the governor as follows:
w. H. Stanley of Twin Falls; Emil L.
Mueller, Of Kamiah.
w. H. Thorpe, chief deputy state
game warden, is back from ArrowroclI
dam where he took the carload of elk
that arrived some time ago from YeI-
| lowstone National park, and saw that
they were properly placed in the open.
The placing of the elk was accom-
plished without mishap
II
Nv 'iFFtlNel SpCiobOl at tllt otilt
house has placed framed pictures OF
President Wilson and Governor Alex
ander and an American flag in his pas
senger cage as evidence of his patriot
ism. If young enough he would Shout
der a musket for Uncle Sam.
The state farm markets department
arranged to have a carload of baled
hay shipped from Bull to Picabo and
another from Bull to Arco at S25 pei
ton. Hay was also shipped from
Nampa to the Long Valley country I'M
der the departments direction. Offers
have been received from Nebraska tc
lay hay down in this state at $40 tor
: and will be accepted in order to meet
the demand.
The state highway commission will
open its regular meeting at the board
room in the state house tomorrow Il
f Chairman Brodhead arrives from
Mackay. If not the commission plan!
to meet Saturday.
} The state prison board met for 6
short time today and let the bid FOL
Q drygoods for the state penitentiary t.
, the Falll Mercantile company. n,
= other kind OF supply bids were con
r sidered.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
1t Is as Important to Produce as
1t Is to Fight
IF YOU NEED SEEDS, TEAMS OR LABoRERs FILL OUT THIS

THE CAPITAL NEWS is COOPERATING IN EVERY WAY TO BRING
ABOUT ADDED PRODUCTION EooDsTUFFsA IMPORTANT
MATTER. IN FURTHER ASSISTANCE
NATIONAL
TIES AND OF PRIVATE PARTIES, INFORMATION
NEEDS. FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING BLANK AND MAIL 1T TO-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
Under the Capitol Dome

B. Harvey Alfred, state farm mar
ket director, is expected back from
Spokane where he held conference
regarding handling of crops.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

Notary public appointments were au-
thorized by the governor as follows:
w. H. Stanley of Twin Falls; Emil L.
Mueller, Of Kamiah.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
James Young Dies
After Lingering Illness

James Albert Young aged 66,
and for forty years resident of
Colorado, sixteen years of which
time were spent in Idaho Springs,
died at his home here Thursday
afternoon, April 9Th. He was
born in Meadville, Penn, and
came to Colorado when a young
man land located for a time at
Lawson but later followed the
excitement thru the mining camps
of Aspen, Leadville and Cripple
Creek, and returned to this city
sixteen years ago.
By the death of James Young
our community has lost one of its
best and most honored citizens, a
man who by his genial nature,
honesty and uprightness of pur-
pose made and retained legions of
friends who mourn his death with
genuine sorrow and regret. He
was a prominent member of the
Elks lodge of this city, and the
funeral will be held from the Elks
Home Sunday at 2 O'Clock, and the
remains taken to Denver Monday
morning for interment in the
Crown Hill cemetery. The body
will lie in state in the lodge room,
which will be open to all from
Sunday morning until after the
funeral service.
His wife and one daughter, Mrs.
X. B. Webster of Chicago, who
was with him at the time of his
death, survive him.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Presbyterian Church

Rev. Leonard VIC Mytton, Pastor
10a. m.-Sunday school. Glass.
es for everybody. Good music and
singing. Come and enjoy it.
IL a. m.-Easter Sunday service.
Subject of sermon: THE Resur-
rection of Jesus Christ" Easter
music.
Celebration of Our Lords Sup
per. An opportunity will be given
for anybody desiring to join the
church to be received by the con-
gregation at this service.
6:3O p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
The young peoples service. Sub
Ject: "The Easter Message. :"
Leader: Miss Estaline Williams.
1870 p. N. Thursday-Prayer-
meeting.
Everybody cordially invited to
all services.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Easter Services At
The Methodist Church

We will begin Easter with a
sunrise prayer meeting a six
O'Clock sharp. This will continue
for one hour. At ten O'Clock the
Sunday School will meet as usual.
At eleven O'Clock the children of
the Sunday School will give an
Easter program. This will take
the place of the regular morning
worship, hence the Easter sermon
was given last Sunday night.
At 7:30 in the evening the choir,
assisted by friends, will give a
sacred concert. Admission free.
We cordially invite everyone to
all the services of the day. Begin
the day right by coming to the
early prayer meeting and continue
in the proper spirit by attending
the other services of the church.
Don't be frightened if you hear
the church bell ring at $40 Sun
day morning-that will be the sig
nal to get up. 1t will ring again
at 6-you should be at the church
then.
BENJAMIN EITELGEoRGE,
paCtpr
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Campaign for Clear Greek
Planned by Presbyterians

Rev. Mytton, pastor of the Pres
byterian church, is planning a sum
mer campaign that includes hold
ing regular services in the camps
of Dumont, Lawson and Empire.
Mr.. Claud V. King, student in
Mccormick Theological Seminary,
of Chicago, has been secured as
an assistant. He will probably be
in the field June l, and will remain
for three months. While Mr..
King is here. services will be held
in the Idaho Springs Presbyterian
church every Sunday morning and
evening.
The Presbyterians at George
town will have a service every
Sunday evening.
Empire will have h service every
Sunday morning, and the other
camps will get all the attention it
is possible to give.
Rev. Mytton is looking forward
to an active and profitable summer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06

Judge R. X. Graham was dowr
from the county seat last Wed
neday.
Chris Johnson now sports q
brand new Ford and handles i,
like professional chauffeur.
Thomas Barnard arrived home
last week after two months
sojourn in Wyoming, visiting with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. w. T. Chappell left las
Monday for a visit to her old in
Michigan.
Ed. Reihlirg, the oldest in
habitant of Gibson, was.in the city
the first of the week.
H. G. Fowler, manager of the
Metals Tunnel company, was up
from Denver the first of the week
looking after the business interests
of the company.
A. II. Schneider was up from
Denver the first of the week, re-
turning to that city Wednesday
morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Schneider
have both been in Denver for the
past two weeks in order to be with
Miss Ferguson, a sister of Mrs.
Schreiber, who has been in the
hospital there for some time.
In a recent essay contest at
Boulder, Orrin Bonney. son of Mr..
and Mrs. K. c. Bonney, secured
the first prize. His essay was on
The Harmful Effects of Tobacco
Upon the Growing Boy, and was
instigated by the w. c. T. u. A
similar contest in Idaho Springs
might prove of great benefit to Our
Young boys who seem to think it
smart to smoke tobacco.
Mr., aud Mrs. Sol Weinberger
celebrated the 2oth anniversary of
their wedding last Tuesday after
noon, at their pleasant home on
Colorado street A number of
friends gathered at the Vein
berger home and spent the after
noon very pleasantly and partook
OF an elegant repast and all joined
in wishing the genial host and
hostess long continuation Of
their happy married life. Those
present were Mesdames n. Vein.
berger, Samuely, Walch, Bitterly
and Altman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Silver Plume Couple Wed

Mr.. Edwin A. Roberts and Miss
Mabel B. Beard motored down
from Silver Plume Monday after
noon and were married at the
Methodist parsonage at 2:3O by
the Rev. Benjamin Eitelgeorge.
pastor of the local Methodist
church. They were accompanied
by Miss Ida Z. Roberts, sister of
the groom, and Mr.. Jerry Buckley,
a friend, who also acted as
witnesses.
After the ceremony the happy
young folks motored back to Silver
Plume where they will make their
home in the future. The best
wishes of their friends go with
them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
TOOur Alien Depositors

1t has been reported to the President of
the United States that there is anxiety in
some quarters on the part of persons resid-
ing in this country who are subjects of for
egn nations lest their bank deposits should
be siezed in the event of war between the
United States and foreign nation. The
President authorizes the statement that all
such fears are entirely unfounded. The
government of the United States will in no
circumstances take advantage of state Of
war to take possession of property to which
international understandings and the recog-
nized law Of the land give it no just claim.
1t will scrupulously respect all private right
alike of it's own citizens and the subjects of
foreign nations.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Doing Well In Oregon

Oregon is very pretty state,
what We have seen of it, but not
half as interesting as Colorado"
writes Oscar Bowen in a letter to
the Siftings. He says he has
gained nearly 30 pounds in weight
since going to Oregon. and is feel
ing fine. The Siftings is eagerly
awaited each week and thru it Mr..
and Mrs. Bowen keep posted on
how things are going back home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
II. O. Allen, Dentist.

Miss Ester Gibson is home iron
Denver Tor her Easter vacation.
Charles L. Plummer went down
to Denver Wednesday afternoon
70 attend to business matters.
Tom parmelee has left the
''fivver' group and now has real
car, which he is quickly mastering
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Gilman
left Wednesday morning for a
short visit in New York City.
Mrs. K. c. Bonney and three
children are visiting Mrs, Bonney's
mother, Mrs. Ida Hanning.
Miss Eunice Thompson spent
the week END with her parents. re-
turing 10 Central City Monday
morning.
David Ellis was up from Den
yer the 6rst of the week looking
after his numerous business in
terests here.
Mrs. G.. l.. Plummer was a
passenger on Wednesday morn
jngs train for Denver, where she
will visit few days with old time
friends.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs J. J.
Davis of Sunnyside. son, March
81. DR.. A. Ashbaugh was the
attending physician. Mr.. Davis
IS foreman for the Prize Mining
company
Charles O. Swan son, Ma ior
Anderson, Emerson Peart, John
Hunt and G. W. Lerchen Of
Oumont, were doing business in
our city last Saturday.
w. H, Barrick and fam y
motored down from Dumont last
Saturday evening and enjoyed
spin around our city.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Morton and
daughter Margaret returned home
last Saturday from three months
trip to Florida and thru the sunny
southland,
Tom Clark, who is attending the
Boulder University, returned to
that city last Wednesday after
having spent few days here with
his brother, Dewey, and other old
time school chums.
Mrs. Clarence Marching ton and
daughter Grace left Tuesday for
Mystic, Iowa, where they will
spend the next four weeks visiting
with Mrs Marchington's parents,
and friends and relatives in other
parts of the Hawkeye state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Calvary Guild
Elects New Officers

At the annual business session
of Calvary Guild held Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Will Evans, the following officers
were elected: Mrs. S. L. Burger,
president; Mrs. &. A. Woodward,
vice president; Gwendolin Mos
cript, secretary; Mrs. w. E. Rem
shaw, treasurer
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. I G.. Stafford, Wednesday,
April Is.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Water Collections
Best In Years

Thomas A. Jones, water COM
missioner, reports a collection of
$794O.63 for city water during the
fiscal year just closed. This is the
largest amount collected for seven
years past and speaks we'll for the
city. The collections for the last
month amounted to $619.3S.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Christian Science

Christian Science services are
held in the lower Masonic hall
Sundays at IL a. ~, and Wednes-
day evening at s. Sunday School
at 9:45. The public is cordially
invited to attend these services.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Sampler For Sale

Fully equipped. Location, Idaho
Springs, lot 5Oxl25 feet, on rail-
road tracks. Good Office and assay
furnace. Write w. w. Camp, 223
Century Bldg, Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
/? /? !? !? /?
AND
Answers

o. My work has piled up so this Spring and help
that makes sewing pasme. The home economies
great but the shop savings hard to believe In
little shop of machine dressmaker increased her in
by 1925 and she hired extra help
Q. Is average food better when cooked fast
slow?-Mrs. Derr
A 1t is much better when cooked slowly with
controlled heat such may be obtained with the of
electricity.
O.. have perfectly good stationary head sew
ing machine but am not strong enough to treadle
it. What will help me?-Mrs. F. r.
A. There sew motor that can be readily attached
to make of stationary drop head sewing machine
An operator using a motor sit in comfortable
position with her foot the treade and there strain
the motor does the work
Q. We are building a small bungalow and there
is no space for regular sewing machine, but have
heard of combination machine and table; will this
solve my probem?-Mrs. Youngwife.
A. Yes, there is a combination of useful sewing
machine and beautiful table, when not in operation the
machine dropped sight and the table appears ready
for Instant 1t fills long felt want.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06

Miss Myrtle Turner, who has
been attending college at Fort
Collins during the winter, returned
home last Sunday evening, havin &
completed the short term course.
She will rem ain at home until next
October when she will reenter the
school for another term. Miss
Turner was one Of the 800 delegates
to the Y. W. G.. A. convention re.
Gently held i'll Denver, having
been elected as representative of
tie college at Fort Collins.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06

FOR SALE-Two houses, modern; one
rooms, one rooms, 2247 and 2229
Miner street. Will sell one or both
cheap for cash. Mrs. L. M. Hupp,
2247 Miner.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-04-06
Easter Observance
at Calvary Church

Services under the direction of
Rev. Edwin J. Skinner, priest in
charge.
$50 a. m. Holy communion.
9:45 a. IN. Children's instruc-
ton.
II a. m. Holy communion.
Subject OF sermon: The Tri-
umph's of Religion"
3 pm. Children's service.