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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
COUNCIL VOTES TO GIVE FREE
WATER FOR CULTIVATION OF
VACANT LOTS
MAYOR SWEELEY WILL ATTEND
THE MEETING SATURDAY
Council Calls City Election and Sc
+ lectS Judges and Clerks-FOr the
Twenty fourth of April-Was Spe-
cial Meeting.

The city of Twin Falls went on rec
ord Tuesday night as being in favor
of cooperating with all other agen-
cies in preparing to meet a possible
deficit in the food supply and in
structed Mayor E. M. Sweeley to at
tend the meeting at the court room at
$50 o'clock Saturday and offer the
services of the city. 1t was also voted
to give free water for the cultivation
of vacant lots if planted in food stuffs.
The council met for the purpose of
calling a city election to be held April
"a, and the other business was taken
up on receipt of the request from
County Auditor Finch.
The formal call for the city election
reads as follows:
Be it resolved that the city clerk
be, and he is hereby directed and in
structed to cause to be published in
the official paper of said city notice
of biennial city election of the said
city of Twin Falls to be held on Tues
day the oath day of April, 1917, for
the purpose of electing a mayor, four
councilmen and a city clerk, and in
said notice to give the time and place
of holding said election, and said no
tice shall be published not less thar
ten days prior to the holding of saio
election.
The council then passed the fol
lowing resolutions setting forth the
places for holding the election:
Pursuant to a resolution of the city
council of the city of Twin Falls, Ida
no, notice Is hereby given that regu.
lar biennial city election will be helt
in the said City of Twin Falls on Tues
day. the oath day of April, 1917, fol
the purpose of electing a mayor, foul
councilmen and a city clerk of saiC
city.
That the polls will be open on sail
>lay from 9 o'clock in the morning un
fN z o'clock in the evening.
The place for voting in Ward No.
is Sample room No. 2 in the Perrin'
Hotel on the corner of Shoshone stree
and Main avenue in said city.
The place for voting in Ward No
is the building known as the johnson
Auto Sales room on Shoshone stree
east, on Lots II and IS in Block 7z
in said city.
The following judges and clerk
were appointed:
First ward: Judges-D. A. Seaman
B. S. Brainard, E. B. Williams; clerks
L. A. Harrison and E. A. Wilson
Second ward: Judges-H. S. Cowl
ing, w. A. Patrick, Allan p. Senior
clerks, Charles T. Jones and F. r
Cox.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
LOAN ASSOCIATION
IS FULLY ORGANIZED
Officers Are Elected and Fourteen APP
plicatiOns For Loan Filed-0ther
Cities to Join In.

The Twin Falls county Farm FEEDER
al loan association was permanently
organized Tuesday evening at a meet
ing in this city by the election of the
following officers: DR.. John E. White,
president; w. f. Alworth, vice presi-
dent; Arthur ]. Peavey, secretary and
treasurer; w. F. Alworth, T. H. Ir-
win, ]. H. Dunaway, c. H. Lartz and
Dr. ]. E. White, directors. w. F. AL
worth, II. c. Vanausdelin and DR. J
E. White were appointed as board OF
appraisers with ]. H. Dunaway as al
ternate.
The loan association in Kimberly
will affiliate with the Twin Falls coun-
ty organization and it is hoped that
Buhl will do so and that Filler, Han
sen and Castleford will have branches
Fourteen applications are already
on file for loans.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
STIRRING RESOLUTIONS PLEDGE
FIRM SUPPORT TO PRESI-
DENT WILSON.
cup COMPETITION WON BY THE
TWIN FALLS TEAM
ShOshOne Gets Next District Meeting
Banquet Given at Night by Pythian
Sisters at Which There Were Many
Brilliant Patriotic Talks.

The largest and most enthusiastic
meeting of the Knights of Pythias ever
held in this district was in session in
this city Tuesday afternoon and even
ing. Over seventy were in the city
from surrounding lodges, and the to-
tai attendance was about 125. Sho-
shone came over eighteen strong in a
big truck which got stuck twice in the
bad roads, but like a chariot full of
true knights, they overcame all dan
gers.
The cup competition team drill was
a splendid affair and was won by Twin
Falls. Shoshone held it last year.
AT the business meeting the follow
ing officers were elected: w. Halle
Horn, Shoshone, chairman ]. A. Wat
ers, Twin Falls, vice chairman; A.
Purdham, Haley, secretary-treasurer
representative grand lodge, G. G. Sig
gins. Grand Chancellor Frank Z.
Smith of Weiser was present and COM
plimented the convention on its ac-
tivity. A veteran jewel was present
ed to E. T. Bartlett of this city, who
was recently admitted to a life men,
bership.
A number of resolutions were pass
ed among which the following are of
general patriotic interest:
Whereas, the present situation in
which the nation has become involved
| by it's enemies who have disregarded
our rights, wantonly destroyed the
property, and recklessly taken the
lives of our citizens, is such as to
command demonstration of the patriot
| hot 49, 90 oil l..
al citizens and
Whereas, the president of the United
States has read his message to the
extraordinary session of the national
congress giving official information
of the disregard of the nations rights
and nations honor, it seems most fit.
ting occasion for District No.
Knights of Pythias, Grand Domain ol
Idaho, in convention assembled, tC
pledge unfaltering loyalty to the presi
dent of the United States;
Whereas, we feel that our beloved
president is endeavoring to carry ou
the principles which are the very foun
dation of the order of Knights of Pyth
las, Justice and Equality to all, Peace
on Earth, Good will toward Men;
Whereas, we are pledged to the ad
vancement of these principles;
Resolved, that without expressing
political preference or engaging il
party politics we do most sincerel.
commend his excellency, Presiden
Woodrow Wilson, for the stand he ha
taken, and pledge to him our SINGER
and earnest cooperation in the 81
gantic task with which he is now con
fronted
In the evening a banquet was serv
ed at the Parish hall by the Pythial
sisters. All the addresses were of
patriotic character.
The following is a list of speaker
and toasts:
Woman Suffrage, E. A. Bouler q
Shoshone; Pythianism. W. G. Corkel
Glenns Ferry; Preparedness. Gran
Chancellor Smith of Weiser; Our Sol
der Boys, w T. Stafford, Gooding
The American Flag, Rev. L. B. Francl
Twin Falls; Our Flag, Gmpromptu) b
c. E. Rowcliffe, Twin Falls. Toastmas
ter, II. G. Hazel, Twin Falls.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
HARMAN WEEDS TWO

Monday at 400 p. m. at the min
ister's study, Christian church, Frank
Hood of Twin Falls and Miss Stella
Leohner of Twin Falls, were married.
They will reside near Miner, where
the groom is engaged in clearing,
preparatory to putting in a spring
crop.
At the minister's residence at the
Christian church. Monday evening
Robert j. Whitzel, until recently clerk
at Eldridge's store and Miss Myrtle l.
Hill, clerk at Idaho Department store
we're married-Rev. Harman officiat-
ing both cases.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
MARSHALL SAYS NO
CONSPIRACY EVIDENCE
State Official Makes Statement-G0y-
ernment Officials Still Investigate
Causes.

PHILADELPHIA, April Estate
Fire Marshall Port said today that
there was no evidence of conspiracy
in connection with the Eddystone dis
aster at Chester Tuesday Federal Of
ficers continue their Investigations,
however Although the company
throdgh an official issued a statement
charging an employee with RESPONSE
bility, Wednesday afternoon, no name
was given and it is impossible to say
on what evidence the charge was bas-
~
One man was killed and another
badly injured in an explosion at the
Frankfort government arsenal near
this city late last night, it was learn
ed here today. Government officials
say that the evidence is conclusive
that the explosion was purely acci-
dental
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
PRESBYTERY MEETING

Rev. M. M. Van Patten and I. F. Con-
slant of Buhl were in the city today
on their way home from the meeting
of the Twin Falls Presbytery at Plea
SAINT View. The meeting was largely
attended. Rev. Van Patten was elect
ed secretary and Rev. w. S. Snoody
of Burley clerk. Rev. Snoody and
Elder B. F. Mcpherson were elected
delegates to the national meeting IN
Dallas, Texas, next month.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
MAY BE TWO MORE
TICKETS IN THE FIELD

While the opinion was freely ex-
pressed by many after the convention
last night that no other ticket would
be nominated, current rumors are rife
today to the effect that there may be
another ticket, differing from the
Citizens party on the water question
and other matters, placed in the field
tonight or tomorrow. There is also
understood to be a movement on
among the Socialists to nominate a
CITY ticket
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
BOYS GIVEN CREDITS
WHO JOINED GUARDS

At a meeting of the school
board last night a resolution
was passed giving diplomas and
credits to all high school sen
iOrs who joined the National
Guard and were accepted All
juniors joining the organiza-
ton were given credits to the
end of the year.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
son OF NJ. A. THOHETZ BADLY
INJURED THIS AFTERNOON

While feeding a bean shelter this
afternoon, a son of M. A. Thometz
was badly hurt as a result of catching
his sleeve in the machinery which
dragged in his hand. Two fingers on
the left hand were dislocated, the
beans being pushed through the flesh.
Amputation was not necessary.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
MUST DISABLE ALL
WIRELESS STATIONS.

Gilbert Younger this afternoon re-
ceived word from Washington that he
must Immediately disable his wireless
station, take down his aeril and put
the machine out of commission. A
government inspector is expected here
soon. Mr.. Younger had applied for
a license. There are seven amateur
stations in Twin Falls.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
RAISING SPUDS IN CELLAR

st. Paul, Mimi, April 11.-While
k5r neighbors are paying high for
potatoes, Mrs. W. H. Hull, of Bald
Eagle, is growing them in her cellar.
She planted them about Christmas
time When the sun doesn't shine
she turns on the electric light and the
tubers flourish. In fact, she makes
them grow day and night.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
COMPANY D AWAITS ORDERS

Letters received from Boise today
say that Company D is ready for any
eventuality and that the members are
expecting to be sent somewhere soon,
but just when, how or where, nobody
knows
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
NO FISHING UNTIL JUNE FIRST

Joe Fitzsimmons this afternoon re-
ceived word that the fishing season
would not open until June l. Last
year 1t opened May 1.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12
SEVERAL KILLED IN RIOTS IN
WHICH GERMAN HOMES ARE
ATTACKED BY CROWD.
PEOPLE WANT WAR WITH THE
GERMAN EMPIRE
Serious Trouble Reported Between
England and Spain-Argentine PeO-
pie Endorse United States-Cana-
dians Still Gaining Ground.
Omitted Press)

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 12-Seri-
Gus outbreak took place today in Sac
Paulo, marking the continued public
demand for war with Germany. 1t is
reported that several persons were
killed in the riots, which followed the
attacks on the houses Of Germans.
The police reserves have all been call
ed out. 1t is announced that the Ger
man diplomats will leave here April
Is. The public, however, is not salts
fled with the breaking of diplomatic re-
lations and demand war A break
with Austria is expected.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12

BUENOS AIRES, April 12-Madrid
dispatches indicate the existence of a
crisis between Spain and England,
and report the expulsion of the Brit
ish ambassador who is suspected of
fomenting revolutionary plots. The
Spanish ambassador here has been in
formed that $4,000 Spanish troops
have been recalled from Africa.
The people here approve of the ac-
ton of the government in lending its
moral support to the action of the
United States in declaring war on
Germany. 1t is thought that eventual
ly the Argentine republic and most of
the other South American countries
will take more active steps in support
of the American policy.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12

LONDON, April 12-General Mau-
rice director of military operations.
predicts the greatest battle of the war
on the western front in the near fu-
ture.
Reports today from the British ar
mics in the field say that the Cana
dians have taken a mile of trenches on
the south of Vimy Ridge. The Ger
mans are battling desperately, man to
man, in an attempt to stem the tide of
British advance around st. Quentin.
The ground is covered with deep slush
and snow.
Violent fighting is in progress along
the French front according to Off
cial reports announced in Paris. This
is thought to indicate the start Of the
joint French and British offensive on
an extensive scale. The war office
stated that important points had been
carried southeast of Couchy forest.
BERLIN, April 12-The British
forces are suffering heavy losses on
the western front and their successes
in some points are balanced with
counter attacks on others, says an Of
ficial statement issued today.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12

Bracken and Swim Broke Dead
lock last night-Both Prize Win
ners.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-12

Weather-Fair tonight and Fri
daylight frost tonight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
Food Control Bills
Pushed to the Front in
Both Houses of Congress
By Associated Press

Washington, June 1S.-The food
bills were pushed to the front in
both houses of Congress to-day and
with the personal influence of Presi-
dent Wilson pressing for their i'm
mediate passage it was more than
likely that nothing else would be
done until they were disposed of.
While the bill was explained to
the House by Representative Lever
as a measure which would harm no
honest businessman but would drag
crooks" and spectators into the
sunlight, a letter from President
Wilson to Representative Borland
was made public in which the Pres
ident warned the opponents of the
bill that should they defeat them,
they must be prepared to take the
responsibility for food conditions
and prices which were predicted to
follow.
In the Senate the opposition also
was ready. Led by Senator Reed, of
Missouri; Senator Smith, of Geor-
gia, and Senator Gore, of Oklahoma,
all Democrats, it was contended that
the first food bill already passed and
now awaiting conference with the
House contained provisions to check
speculation and price fixing which
made the second bill unnecessary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
NEW u. s. ARMY
WON'T GO INTO
CAMP UNTIL FALL
Training Probably Will Begin
About the Middle of
October
NO DEFINITE DATE
Must Wait Until Sixteen Can
tonments Are Built by
Government

Washington. June Is. - Unless
there are unforeseen developments
TO hurry construction of the sixteen
cantonments for training the new
national army the first increment OF
$4,000 troops will not be in training
by Setepmber as generally has been
supposed and in fact may not set
into training for six weeks there
after.
War Department officials said to-
day that no specific date ever had
been set for the opening of the train
ing camps. Secretary Baker, how
ever, in a letter to Senator Jones sew
eral weeks ago. answering a sugges-
ton that some of the troops be used
for harvesting, spoke of September
! as the probable date of fyopenins the
camps and pointed out that most of
the harvesting would be over by that
time.
War Department officials generally
had fixed September l in their minds
as the time training would begin.
The first body of officers for the new
army now being trained in camps
throughout the country is to be turn
ed out in August to- make room for
the next body. This was arranged
on the plan of having the draft COM
plete, exemptions disposed of and
troops ordered into training camps
by September /.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18

Reports being received at head
quarters in the Board of Trade build
ing indicate that all Harrisburg is
interested in the campaign through
which, the latter part of this week.
1t is proposed to raise 100000 for
the American Red Cross.
I'm in this thing until the finish, d"
said one caller this morning. be
cause don't want to see the women
of America wearing black univer-
sally. When we give to the Red
Cross We are simply investing in
victory"
Another Team Announced
Francis j. Hall, captain of one of
the teams which will take part in
the whirlwind drive of the last three
days this week. this morning an
Dounced the personnel of his team
as follows:
Frank J. Brady, Ross A. Hickok,
c. NJ. Kaltwasser, r. II. Irons, II. B.
Mccormick, Spencer G. Nauman,
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
SPANISH WAR
VETERANS READY
TO FIGHT AGAIN
Leader Tells Them of Part
They Might Be Called to
Take in Present War

SPANS h American War veterans
from the encampments of the entire
State gathered this morning in the
Armory. Second and Forster streets
for the thirtieth annual encampment.
Meeting jointly with them was the
Ladies' Auxiliary. The delegates were
dressed in white and wore the in
sigma of their order.
After the opening of the session
with prayer by Deputy Chaplain
Gibson, Captain E. Laubenstein. who
presided, made a short address. out
lining the part the veterans had
taken in the war with Spain and the
part they might be called upon to
take during the coming emergency.
Deputy Attorney General ]. ]. Har-
gest spoke of the Importance of the
work of the difference branches of
the war veterans association and paid
tribute to the work done by the vet
Grams of the war with Spain. He
mentioned the difficulties they had to
meet and the steady advances of the
LCOntinued on Page III
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18

simultaneously comes news of
pronounced accommodating activity
by the entente forces in other parts
OF the Balkan front. notably along
the Eardar in the central sector.
1t has been frequently pointed out
by military observers that virtually
the only practicable route for a sue
cessful advance to cut the lines of
the central powers in the Balkans
and reclaim Serbia, is up the Vardar
valley, along the railway line there.
The present activities, while they
have not developed far enough to
make the thing a certainty, none the
less point to the probability that an
offensive by General Sarrail in the
only likely sector - that embracing
the Nardar area-is imminent.
Natural Movement
Had this been decided upon, 1t
would be natural move for the
British to relinquish the advanced
ground they held along the Struma
and withdraw as they have done, to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
RUSSIA PLANS TO
TAKE FURTHER
PART IN WAR
Washington Pleased at Reso-
luton Passed by the
Duma
ROOT AWAKENS SPIRIT
Much Expected of General
Scotts Diplomatic
Powers

Washington, June IS. - Officials
of the Government heard with great
satisfaction that the Russian Duma
had adopted a resolution declaring
Tor an immediate offensive against
the Teutonic army. This satisfaction
was increased through the fact that
II followed information that the
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Delegates had rejected the plan for
separate peace.
Nothing was obtained to show the
views of the Government as to the
effect OF Ellhu Roots participation
in this effort there will be a wide
true 10 her allies, but it is not doubt
ed here that as soon as the country
learns of the part played by Mr.. Root
| nthis effort there will be a wide
spread demand that he be given full
credit.
When Mr.. Root left Washington he
shared rather general view that
his was forlorn hope. At the same
time there was prevalent feeling
that If the desire of the United
states that Russia remain in the al
lied column was to be realized Mr..
Root was the man who was best fit
ted to accomplish this great diplo-
matte task. 1t has been said here
that if Mr.. Root should be success
Ill iAC ~ ONlu CIONn his career OF
statesmanship with an accomplish
ment exceeding all the notable
achievements that had been his por-
ton in his many years of public
service.
Spirit Revives
The news that the workmen's s
council had rejected the plan for
separate peace following the ad-
dress delivered by Mr.. Root before
the Council of Ministers and that the
Duma had quickly emphasized this
spirit of patriotism by adopting a
resolution declaring for an i'm
mediate offensive is expected to be
the foundation for sympathetic ex-
pressions from other public bodies in
Russia that will pave the way for
the establishment of the Russian
national spirit
While not enough is known here
Continued on Page 141
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
Spain Said to Have
Passed Crisis Safely
By Atsociated Preft

London. June IS. - A dispatch to
the Times from Madrid says:
The crisis is past. The crux be-
tween the government and the army
has been removed by the premier
granting infantry officers the right to
form committees of defense. The rev.
olutionary movement which seemed
imminent a week ago has thus been
averted. The situation, however. has
in no wise been cleared. The ex-
ample set by the soldiers has given
dangerous stimulus to the elements
of disorder"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
Rotary Delegates Are
Welcomed to Atlanta
By associated Press

Atlanta, Ga, June IS. - Delegates
to the eighth annual convention of the
international Association OF Rotary
Clubs were formally welcomed to At
lanta to-day at the opening session
of the FIVE days meeting Hundreds
of visitors heard the address of well
come by Louis d. Hicks, president OF
the Atlanta Rotary Club. Arch
Klumph, of Cleveland. international
president. presided. Delegates from
all parts of the United States and from
Great Britain. Canada and Cuba are
in attendance.
The Rotary Club of Harrisburg is
represented at the Atlanta conven-
ton by DIR. and Mrs. Samuel u.
Shope, A. F. Buchanan. Samuel p.
Eb yand w. S. Essick.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
Royal Italian Mission
Not to Stop Here Owing
to Illness of Prince Undine

The special royal italian commits
sion to this country, which is making
a tour of different sections, will not
stop in Harrisburg, according to orn-
cial advice received by the Chamber
of Commerce
The illness of the Prince of Udine.
the head of the party. who has been
prevented from taking part in the
trip, necessitated alterations in its
itinerary. as the mission is very much
behind in schedule.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-18
Organized Machinery
Begins Gathering in
Red Cross Contributions

Washington, June is. - The drive
for the s100,000,000 Red Cross war
fund began at sunrise to-day every
where in the United States with elab-
it reality within the next seven days.
The great cities and small towns
organized machinery began gather
ing in the fund which is to care not
only for American troops off the
firing lines in Europe, but for the
destitute of the war zones of France,
Belgium and Poland.
The fund will be disbursed under
the direction of the Red Cross war
council recently created by President
Wilson, to which some of the coun-
try's best known financiers and busi-
nessmen are giving their talents of
organization.