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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15

Hardly had the words left the
witness lips. when Defense At
sorneys Fulton ard Tucker
we're objcetin9 and protesting
senemensly.
Finally Judge Neterer IN
structed the Jury 70 disregard
rot onty pieIor's testimony
about ~nas Fulton mad told him
about vandervcer. bot TO disrc-
gard ~nat PieIoss yesterday tes-
ssied Fulton had told him
about fighting for Immunity.
Before the Judge ruled and the
battle subsidized. charges OF unfair
and improper and insulting conduct
BY counsel bad been hurled back
and forth, much to the delight OF
the spectators.
Reames contended hotiy for hts
right to have Pielow's testimony
concerning Nanderveer, former at
torney OF the Billingsleys. stand.
Reaues Explains Course
Yesterday, when Mr. Fulton
cross.examined this witness about
visit TO Fulton's office. when he
got advice from Fulton as an attor
ney. | repeatedly called upon Mr.
, Fulton TO conduct himself properly
and to state definitely the time oi
the visit. said Reames. MIR. Fui
ton. by insulting and sneering ques
tious. vas unfair in that he attempt
ed to bring out only part of the con
versation. Now. think the govern
ment has right to bring out the
rest Of the conversation, which was
first mentioned by Mr.. Fulton"
Tucker Calls Resmes Unfair
Attorney Tucker accused Reames
of improper and unfair conduct. and
asked the Judge 10 rule the question
and answer out.
This the Judge did. saving that he
had given counsel the widest lati
tnde in cross-examination. but that
there was a limit TO extraneous mat
fers that could be gone into.
Fulton offered TO 10 on the stand
and deny PieIow's statement.
The Judge said he wouldn't allow
that. because he was ruling the an
swer out.
Judge Absoives Resues
Tucker renewed his charge OF IN
fairness against Reames.
This called from Reames another
hot speech. in which he defended
his action and charged that Fulton
had brought II on himself by the
questions and manner he had used
in his grilllng Of Pielow.
Judge Neterer then stopped argu'
ments OF counsel and absclved
Reames from the charge OF Unfair
ness.
Fred Takes Stand
Mike HALEY and Jack Madden,
former deputy sheriffs under
Hodge, then testified as 10 Logan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
FRENCH WAR CHIEF
RESIGNS POSITION

PARIS. March 15--Resignation
Of Minister of War Lyautey today
brought to a head the cabinet cri.
sis which has been impending fog
a few weeks.
Announcement OF reorganization
of the personnel OF the ministry
was expected today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
2 BATTLE CRUISERS
TO BE BUILT here

WASHINGTON. March The
largest single contract ever awarded
by the navy department amount
ing to over 100000. .000-was COM
pleted today when Secretary Dan
iels announced awards for building
four battle cruisers and six scout
cruisers.
The Newport News ShipbuildinP
Co was awarded contracts for two
Of the battleships The New York
shipbuilding and the Fore River
shipbuilding Co. Will each build
one battleship. The scout cruisers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
IS; soussBIISc! ;USs 'n'S

Whether Councilman Fitzgerald or
Councilman Bolton is elected president
of the council is a matter of small con-
Germ to the city.
The presidency is practically nominal honor
in which the counclmen alone mostly Interested
But the city IS interested in the chairman
ships and memberships of the various committees.
And, for one thing, the city has clearly shown
by its vote last week that il does not want the
management of city utilities in accordance with the
plans Of Councilmen Reginald H. Thomson and c.
Allen Dale.
Il is rumored heavy vote trading is going
II is stated that the two labor members, Hesketh
and Bolton, arc most seriously involved in this
vote juggling because of personal feeling against
each other
Petty squabbling when serious conse-
quences are at stake is ruinous, gentle
men!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
n. P. ORDERS Near
Freight EMBARGO

ST. PAUL. March 15.-lnstruc-
tons were sent today TO all agents
of the 1000 miles operated by the
Northern Pacific to accept ship
ments OF live stock and perishable
freight which would not reach it's
destination by p, m Sunday. sub
iect TO delay The time sent by
the brotherhoods for strike on the
Northern Pacific lines is p m.
Sunday.
The instructions are looked ulon
as near embargo"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15

The British censor has usually
been lenient in transmitting r.
ports of Russian disorders. IL
seems likely if the duma commit
tee is in control Of the government
II would be anxious to announce
its control TO the world.
Therefore. first news of sue
cessful revolution coming from
Berlin seems inexplicable.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15

WASHINGTON. March l5.-Ray
Baker. Nevada. formerly attached
TO the American embassy at Petro-
grad. was today confirmed as di-
rector of the u. s. mint.
Raymond Stevens, New Hamp-
shire. was confirmed as chairman of
the shipping board.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
COLOMBIAN treaty
DEBATED IN SECRET

WASHINGTON, March f5.-The
senate fight for ratification of the
Colombian treaty is on behind clos.
ed doors following a voting down of
a motion TO discuss the ,reaty in
open session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
U.S.. WILL
END UP
FR/DA y

That Walter S. Fulton, attorney for Chief
Rockingham, told hin, in the latter's office
ito keep alUay from George VanderUeer
because If there Uas any crooked work
among city officials VanderUeer Was mixed
up in it" lOas a sensational bit of testimony
by w. II. Pielo.U, Biliingsiey transfer man, in
the booze-graft conspiracy Thursday morn
ing.
1t precipitated the most bitter fight yet
staged betIDeen government and defense at
forneys. 1t folloUed quickly an announce
,ynent by Assistant Attorney General Reares
that the government expected to close its
case early tomorrow against Mayor Gill, the
chief, ex-SheriH Hodge and City Detectives
Pooln,on, Peyser, McLennan and Doom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
PRO-AZLY
FORCEI IS
VIC i OR
BY ED L. KEEN

LONDON, March 15.-Revoution has succeeded
in Russia. The may abdcate.
The duma and the army-or at least powerful ele-
ments in both divisons-have overhrown the govern
ment
Their object to drive out of power forever the
pro- German officials who since the start of the
have been reported hinderng Russas full participa-
ton with the entente against Germany.
Three days of intermittent fighting preceded
sumption of full control by the revolutionists
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
TAKE GOODS here

Local railroads are still accepting
perishable goods for shipment TO all
points. according to word given out
by the freight departments Thurs
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15

will be built. two by the Cramp
Co, OF Philadelphia two by the
Union Iron Works OF San Francisco
and two by the Seattle Drydock q
Construction Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
STEAMER SUNK
BOSTON HEARS


BOSTON. March 15.-Fnrness
Witty & Co. steamship agents, re-
ceived advices today that the
steamship Sycamore. bound for
Liverpool. has been sunk. The
company stated that no word re-
garding the conditions of the sink.
ing had been received.
Sycamore is listed as steel
screw steamer of 5.197 tons built IN
1892. registered at Liverpool and
owned by the White Diamond
Steamship Company. Ltd
The Sycamore left Boston for
Liverpool on February 2l, and was
due to arrive in England March Z.
Her cargo consisted of grain, food
stuffs and general supplies, mostly
consigned to the British govern
ment. but no munitions were on
board.
No details have been received as
to where or when the sinking oc-
Cured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE

A rummage sale, under the
auspices OF St Johns Episcopal
church. will be held in Frye's Gen.
tral market. First ave. between
Union and Pike SITS. on Friday and
Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15

| Billingsley's campaign contributions
to Hodge
Fred BillingSley took the stand
and at noon had Just begun his tes-
timony about paying money to Chief
Rockingham on three occasions
when court adjourned for noon.
Efforts OF Attorney Fulton to
discredit Rieiow on crosscxausina-
tion. by showing that he had uscG
at least one alias and had lied
we're checked by a ruling nf Judge
Neterer. on objection by Heames
Pielcw was not nearly so clear
and direct In his answers as he
was late Wednesday. but he
I weathered the storm OF Fu,ton's
assault without being shaken on
any OF the chief points OF his direct
/ testimony.
Wilmon Tucker took the witness
on behalf OF Mayor GIN. and began
trying to shake Pielow's story that
he wanted to know whether Logan
BillinEsley had fixed the mayor so
he could be safe I'm hauling booze.
Fteto~ rN78efs igcheF
pielow, in explaining how he
happened TO ask about how Logan
I had been able 10 compromise his
I cases with the mayor. said Il had
been noised about that money had
Z been paid to the mayor.
Government attorneys objected
I 10 fuckers lecturing OF the vlt.
ness. and the Judge admonished
/ Tucker to use less adjectiyes -"
/ Don't Mister me or speak my
{ name" snapped Tucker. during the
/ squabble between witness and con.
f. sul.
PieIow Under Fire
William II. Pielow. transfer man
I and confederate OF the BillinRsieys
/ who helped get their liquor ship.
meuts past Sergt. Putnam under the
alleged protection of Mayor Gill and
Chief Rockingham, mounted the y n.
ness stand at 10 a. m. 10 submit 10
further cross.examination at the
hands OF Walter Fulton. attorney for
Chief Rockingham.
He was asked II he went under
/ the name OF Russell and delivered
bottles full OF drugs. represented to
I be liquor, to the Baker hotel.
Pielow denied the accusation. but
said he had been hired by the Lloyd
Transfer Co. to make some kind OF
a delivery for a man named Russell.
Goes over $500 Brlbe
Then Fulton pressed the witness
for details concerning the Star Car.
riage Works incident. where, he tes.
titled Wednesday. he saw Fred Blll-
ingsley pay Chief Rockingham $500
| for n truck load OF Margett whisky.
What time did the chief arrive at
the Star Carriage Works." asked
| Fulton.
Between 2 and 4 IN the after.
! noon" Pielow answered.
Pounding question after question.
Fulton had Pielow retrace the move
ments Of the chief and Fred Billings.
ley. leading up TO the time when
| Fred Is supposed to have handed
over the six 800 bills.
Pielow said he would swear Fred
and he peeked thru the crack be.
tween the doors. instead OF cracks I'm
the building. and watched the chief
count the cases.
We're In a Hurry
Before you. Fred and the chief
went between the buildings. had
(Continued on page p
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15

Henry de Spain had the hardest
Job In the Cslabasas valley. but he
owed MAN OF Music Mountain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15
LAST EDITION

WEATHER OR NO"
"The confirmed criminal puts a
comma instead OF period at the
end Of his sentence" says Old Man
Sage.
The weather man says fair to-
night and Friday; heavy frost to-
night.
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We're In a Hurry

Before you. Fred and the chief
ent between the buildings. had
(ContfutIed on nanS ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-03-15

efsens buy Tho star each day Counting four 10 fam
NY " means that $4,000 are star readers daily
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Judge Absoives Resmes
red Takes Stand

Mike HALEY and Jack Madden.
former deputy sheriffs under
Hodge, then testified as to Logan
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-11
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Preach
ing service at i115 a. m. and at 1880
y. m, Rev. 3. II. Ward. state evange-
list will deliver the sermon at both SER
vices. Let full house greet him.
B. Y. p. U. at 6:l5. Division No. 3
will have charge OF the meeting. A
good meeting is promised.
Junior B. Y. p. U. at Sis. Topic,
John Huss." Leader, Blendine Cotrell.
Regular mid week prayer service on
Thursday evening.
The Ladies' Aid of the church will
meet Wednesday p. m. at 2: 80 at the
following places:
Division No. / will meet with Mrs
George G. FAIR. 10 W. Bannock.
Division No. with Mrs. Hawcraft
437 South Tenth.
Division No. with Clare w. Davis
118 North Twentieth street.
Division No. 4 with Mrs. w. A. Buis
1908 North Eighteenth street.
Miss Hazel Buis will entertain the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-11

ways welcome. Meet with us next
Thursday evening at 1880. John, chap
ter 4. will be the Scripture read and
considered. In these times of war, let
US not forget to pray.
The Fl. II. G. class of our Sunday
school met in a social and business way
last Tuesday evening at the home of
Miss Rena Mcconnell. All enjoyed the
evening. The officers for the ensu-
ing year were elected as follows
President, Miss Rena Mcconnell; vice
president, Genevieve Looney; secre-
tary. Gladys Campbell; treasurer, Ag-
mes Grice; official reporter, Hazel Haw-
ley.
This is win My Chum" week in the
Epworth League. The service this
evening at :15 will be in keeping with
this idea. Miss Mirbell Reel will lead
the meeting. Subject, Taking Men
Alive" Miss Marie Wise will sing.
Young people are urged to attend.
Our Sunday school held q very enthu-
siastic board meeting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Newhouse last
Wednesday evening. A very practical
talk was given by Mrs. e. c. Cook on
Teachers and Teaching" Miss Bessie
Vance entertained the gathering by her
sweet singing. Plans were discussed
| looking to stunt" Christmas exer-
cises for the holiday season.
The ladies OF the church are to con-
duct a rummage sale this week begin
ming on Monday. the 18th. in the En-
pire building. They are planning for a
great event in the way of handling any
old thing. and some new ones. Our
women are keeniy alive to the claims
and needs of the war. 1t has been
agreed by them that each woman shall
devote at least one full day each week
to the Red Cross work. In the mean
time needles are flying between meals
at their knitting work. Let us all CO.
operate and give them courage.
| The Woman's Foreign Missionary 90
ciety will meet ON Wednesday after
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-11

with the people of Boise and it is the
desire of both pastor and people that
our church be revival church. Come
and hear the old time songs sung and
the gospel preached in it's fulness. Our
church is a church Of the common peo-
pie and we want everyone to feel Mt
home, get blest and enjoy the services
with us. Yours for the best there is in
us. CHARLES A. GIBSON.
Pastor Phone 2157 ?
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-11
WEEKS NEWS OF THE BOISE
HURCHES
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Morning address by r. f. Randall
on the Y. NJ. G. A. war drive. Even
ing, What About Yourself?" DIR. DON
aldson.
Last Sabbath Vice President and
Mrs. Marshall were present with us,
a full house greeted them; today, as
on all other days, God will be with US.
are YOU as anxious to meet Him as
YOU were the vice president? Remem-
Der that God delights to meet His
children in their usual place of wor-
ship.
This morning your pastor will
speak in the First M. e. house of wor-
ship and at Star in the afternoon, 2: 80
o'clock; these are indeed strenuous
times for each of us.
Fast Friday evening. the second,
the Philomath Bible class observed
its tenth anniversary in the parlors
of the church. About 50 were present,
but none Of the original members, ex-
cept the leader, Mr.. Adams, under
whose direction the class was found
ed Remarks were made by Mr.. Adams
Mrs. Holverson, DR.. e. 8. Owen, Dr.
Donaldson and H. 8. Kessler, besides
music by the Misses Kerr and Bobb.
Mrs. Randall and Miss Brine. Re-
freshments were served and a most
delightful evening was spent
The annual praise meeting of the
Missionary society will be held In the
church Friday evening the sixteenth.
1880 o'clock. DR.. Maud Allen Of
Ferxepore. India. will be present and
address US in relation to her work in
connection with the Frances Newton
hospital. of which she is head; a most
cordial invitation 10 extended to both
the congregation and the public. Come
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall ex-
press their appreciation of invitation
to worship with US last Sabbath as
well as of the service.
{, The Philoanath Bible class will meet
Nth Mrs. George Knepper at Coilister
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-11
Increasing. but there is still room for


increasing. but there is still room for
more.
The Ladies' Aid society will hold its
monthly meeting, at the home OF Mrs.
Charles M. johnson next Wednesday
afternoon at $3.50.
| One more topic of study in the letter
to the Hebrews will be taken up at the
Thursday evening prayer meeting This
will occur Nov. %.
I A special praise service in charge of
the Women's Missionary society has
been arranged for next Thursday even
ing at the usual hour of prayer meet
| ing, in order to hear an address by a
visiting missionary. DIR. NJ. M. Allen.
who has been for % years at Ferozepur,
India, an important mission In the
Punjah district, and is now at home
on short furlough. cordial invita-
tion Is extended to all people Of the
community TO attend this meeting.
Those who wish to attend the number
OF the lyceum course occurring the
same evening will be excused in time.
Quite a number Of families in the
congregation are responding to the re-
quest sent out from Washington that
weekly reports or food conservation be
filed with the church committee and
transmitted each week to Washington.
Mrs. Burgess entertained the young
men of her Bible class at dinner at her
home Friday evening.
EMMANUEL NJ. e. CHURCH.
There is but one subject for us all
Sunday morning at 1l:15 and that Is
how we can make life for the soldier a
little easier and brace him for the
struggle through the ministries of the
army Y. M. c. A. The pastor must be
excused from duties of lesser impor-
lance this week to assist in this vital
ly important campaign. Mrs. Aldrich,
Miss Johnston and>Mr. Biggs will sign
a trio, Joy Cometh in the Morning
which will be worth going miles to
hear.
Tonight Mr. Biggs will sing a solo
and the pastor will preach. We al
ways have good congregational sing
ing.
The first division of the Ladies' Aid
society will meet with Mrs. E. White,
1416 North Eleventh street, Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30. Ladies who
have recently moved into our commun-
ity are especially invited to attend.
The Japanese men of the city have
been invited to attend class in Eng
lish and Bible to be conducted by B.
F. Neal in connection with our regu-
, lar Sunday school session every Sun
, day at 10 o'clock. A new class for
young women under the leadership of
H. F. Irwin is also being formed for
an advanced course of Bible study.
Many have been looking for just this
opportunity. They are invited.
The subject for the Epworth league
meeting at 6:45 is, Taking Men Alive.
, Miss Lenora Routson is leader. A live
meeting guaranteed.
The committee for the fellowship
meeting this week are Mrs. Roberts
, Mrs. Rudolph. Mrs. Mason, Mrs. l.. T
, Johnson and Miss Eva l.. White.
Next Sunday morning at 11:15 we
shall hold a service in honor of our
boys who have answered the call to
, the colors. Mr.. Bryan, commissioner
of education has been invited to give
, a patriotic address. We desire to com
plete the honor roll and anyone know
ing of names to be added should re-
port to c. M. Pickreli.
The choir will meet this week F'rida.
, evening with Mrs. c. f. b. Roberts a.
her home, 1904 North Nineteenth street
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-11

Philathea class Monday evening at her
home at 1908 North Eighteenth street.
with Juvenile party.
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CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

This is rally day in the church
school. Every member of every de-
partment is urged to come II posi-
BILE. A special program has been pre-
pared. You will enjoy meeting the
new people who have come into the
congregation. 1t will do you good to
help boost good thing along. The
church school is it. Don't be Stacker.
Communion service at 11:10. Sermon
by the pastor. Subject. THE Army
of the Lord" Are you soldier of the
cross? If so, what sort? II not, why
not? Be present and let's reason to-
gether about the matter.
Teacher training class at 3 p. m. in
the prayer room, Mrs. Grover, leader.
All who intend to join this class should
attend today. Better join.
intermediate Endeavor at 5:45 p. M;
Senior Endeavor at $50.
Evening assembly at 1880. Sermon
by the pastor Subject, The Cam
paign at Salonika." Owing to a recent
conflagration there are 10000 homeless
people in Salonika. 1t is a city with q
history. Much history is being made
there these days. What bearing has it
on the gospel message for today?
/ Monday evening at 1880 the Circle
will meet with Mrs. Allumbaugh as
leader. The place will be announced
at the morning hour today. Mrs r. J.
| 10 oil n
stitute.
The Bereans will meet in the church
basement at 1880 p. m. Tuesday.
The aid will meet with Mrs. Nor
gan, Pill Bannock on Wednesday after
noon.
The midweek prayer and praise SER
vice at 1880 p. m. Thursday. We will
study Romans 2. This Is the second
meeting for this study. Better start
this week and get in early on the study
of this wonderful book. 1t is 1.-THE
Cathedral of Christian Thought" Bring
note book and pencil.
Choir rehearsal Friday evening al
1880 in DIR. Galloway's parlors, 820H
Idaho.
The Cannon class. Mrs. Hunt, teacher
will be entertained by Mesdames Mi,
and Glass at the home Of Mrs. Mix
1903 North Twentieth, at $3.50 p. m
FRIDAY.
This week has been set apart as the
week for the great drive ! IT the Y. M
C. A. fund for army work. 1t is hoped
that every member Of this congrega'
ton will do his bit for this good cause
The pastor II willing II possible to d.
whatever he may be asked to do. TIT
morning message will be pertinent Il
this good work.