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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
Z%EPPELINS.

/ climb as steeply and as steadily as
/ can, which is well on the heavy
night air. l glance at my gauges and
test an extra flashlight slung around
my neck. The revolution Indicator
shows 1850 revolutions per minute,
the aneroid an altitude of 1900 feet.
| sweep for my climb in wide, swing
ing circle, keeping as nearly as l can
within gliding reach of the aerodrome
then, 5000 feet! | change my course
due east, and hold straight as a die.
Six thousand feet The flares have
long since vanished behind me.
Around me nothing except grayish
tlackness, perforated above by the
stars and below by occasional pin
pricks of violet light that some care
less housekeeper has left unshaded.
Alone there with dark England down
beneath me, l seem to have entered a
silent shroud-world. The reaction to
excitement comes, to the long, tedious
wait before my ascent. l try to sing.
My very voice, audible above the roar
of the engine, sounds uncanny, and a
cold chill runs down my back. l look
around me. On the narrow floor be-
low me, like Easter eggs in a crate,
lie the h~alf-dozen pretty red incen-
diary bombs. In a rack in front of
me are two parachute flares, to be
used only in case Of a forced landing,
by my side on a panel are the four
little levers hat release the four big
twenty-pound steel bombs under my
wings-two pounds pressure in the
right place will set them off. In
front, a little above my head is the
butt of the Lewis gun, pointed up at
an angle of As degrees; a drum fully
loaded is in firing position. My red
and green side-lights cast their reflec-
tions far out on the ghostly wings
The machine purrs onward and up
ward.
What if the engine suddenly fail
With the load it will mean a Ions
glide to earth at a rate no slower
than sixty miles an hour. l peer be,
low me at the mocking darkness
Something is followingl Swiftly
whirl-it is only the uncanny form o
my W fuselage.
Away off to the right a shaft o
light like a silver pencil cuts VI
through the sky! Now anotheri An
otherl Still more. Some wave bacl
and forth, others hold their shaft
steady. like colossal marble column
joining the sky with the black earth
The shafts concentrate in one spot
For a few seconds only, another sill
yer pencil appears. parallel to the res
of the lights. Little dashes of re
light. then, like matches being lit i
the distance. appear-they have spot
ted a Zeppelin with the ~searchlighti
down below and are Smelling il. Sha.
! l fly in that direction? No. My OF
ders are to proceed on my course, an
l hold true. 1 may. by luck, ru
square upon a second Yep. Far belo'
me now several lurid flashes flar
and disappear. l cannot hear the re
I ports. but l know that bombs hay
! been dropped from the shelled Germa
craft and that they have struck dow
below. l keep on through the blacl
p ness. Then suddenly the lights al
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
Naval Reserves.

Bremerton, Wash, March 25.-An
added incentive was given the recruit
ing drive of the naval reserves today
when announcement was made that
the 18th naval district has been call
ed upon to furnish a quota of 40 men
a month for the officers material
school. Opportunity to attend this
school is to be given recruits who
have the necessary requisites. This
school is a branch of the naval auxil-
larry reserve.
At the present time the school is
graduating deck officers on an aver
age of from 100 to $50 a month. The
monthly draft of men from this dis
trict will be transferred to the U. S. S.
Gopher at Chicago. The men will be
kept aboard the Gopher for prelimin-
airy training to last a month, after
which they will be moved to Cleve-
land for assignment to ships on the
Great Lakes. The training aboard
ship will run into two months when
the men will be returned to the Gopher
for final selection. Subsequently,
short cruises will be taken by the
prospective officers and they will be
picked according to individual merit.
Those who do not measure up to the
required standard will be given what
ever other rating they prove qualified
to fill.
Qualifications necessary for en-
trance to the school require an edu-
cational training equivalent to at
least completion of a high school
course, including a good knowledge of
t~rigonometry and logarithms. The
age limit is 81 to 80, inclusive.
The naval reserves at present are
enlisting second class seamen and ra-
dio operators. Those desiring a
chance to attend the officers school
would be required to enter the service
as second class seamen, and as such,
if their qualifications are deemed to
fit them for training as line officers,
they undoubtedly will be given an OPP
portunity to go to the school. Even
il a recruit was not accepted for the
officers school, there would still re-
main many other ways for advance
ment. With the personnel of the navy
IN a constant increase, and the scope
of the navy's program in the war like
wise expanding. the chances for rapid
promotion are plentiful.
The goal of the recruiting drive
which has been undertaken is 10, 900
additional naval reserves. This num-
Der is being sought within the limits
OF the 18th naval district which en-
braces Washington. Oregon, Idaho,
Montana and Wyoming.
Further information may be obtain
ed by applying to the u. S. naval train
4 ing camp, Seattle, or by writing Lieut.
Y T. o. Ellingham, District enrolling Of
e ficer, at the navy yard, Puget Sound
Washington.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
Red Cross Sale at Falrview.

The Red Cross sale to be held next
Thursday at the Davis ranch seems
promising. Donations in money OF
eleven dollars have been made and
seed potatoes. canned fruit. grain.
seed peas. roosters. a hog and a sheep
have all been promised for the auc-
ton. Acknowledgements Of donations
will be made later. Don't forget that
the Fairview auxiliary will serve sand
wiches and coffee at moor and later
BE one OF the large crowd that is ex-
pected. Date. Thursday. April 4th.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
ONE AIRPLANE SENT TO FRANCE
Officer Of Supply Division, Sigma
Corps, Tells Senate Committee o
Shipment,

Lieut.. Col f. Lester Jones Of the
supply division Of the signal corps
testified before the senate military
committee Wednesday hat only one
airplane had been shipped to Europe
by this government since We entered
the war.
This statement was made in re-
sponse TO a question asked by Senator
Wadsworth Of New York, who charged
that government officials were making
a deliberate effort through the COM
mittee on public information to mis-
lead the public regarding the facts as
10 the ~airplane situation.
Senator Wadsworth displayed a list
Of captions for pictures tent out by
the committee for use on March 80.
telling OF great numbers Of airplane
bodies which are now waiting ship
ment to France. He said he had
called the committee to say that these
statements were untrue. and had been
told the information came from the
signal corps.
Chairman Chamberlain at once or
dered a representative of the commit
tee summoned.
Lawrence Rubel of Chicago. direc.
tor of committees division of pictures
appeared shortly afterward and testi.
fed that the pictures On which the
captions were based were obtained
from Colonel Deeds of the signal corps
lie added that Colonel Deeds gave ne
information regarding shipments o
airplanes to France, but did advise
that the airplanes were coming
through the factories so fast that the!
had to be stored in warehouses.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
NOTICE or ANNUAL SCHOOL
MEETING.

Notice is hereby given to the voters
OF each school district. other than In
dependent school districts, within the
county, hat the annual school meet
ing will be held at the school house in
each district on Monday. April IS,
1918. for the purpose of electing trust
ees. determining the amount of special
tax to be levied. the length OF the
school term and for t%ransacting any
other business pertaining to the
schools and school interests.
HARRIET NJ. WILSON,
County superintendent of Public In
struction.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

gunners and infantry. The Germans
we're pursuing their tactics Of working
forward in massed formation, and the
British rapid-firer squads and rifle
men we're reaping a horrible harvest
from their positions on the high
ground.
Notwithstanding their terrible losses
the Germans kept coming on, filling
In the places Of those who had fallen,
and pressing their attack. The Brit
ish artillery in the meantime poured
In a perfect rain Of shells, carrying
havoc into the ranks Of the enemy. In
this section the Germans were operat-
ing without the full support Of their
guns because of their rapid advance.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
American Engineers Help to Hold Line

One OF the most spectacular features
when a little army, composed largely
whena little army. composed largely
o. an odd assortment OF troops who
had been hastily assembled. includ-
ing American engineers who, as in the
battle at Cambria. threw away their
tools and bore arms successfully. had
a vital stretch OF front to hold and
maintained IL against furious German
onslaughts until achievements ar
rived.
The enemy advanced in force and
hurled themselves time after time
against the British line in this region,
hut found no weak spot.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
SUBMARINES INCREASE
BRITISH SHIPPING TOLL
p Merchantmen Sunk During Week
rs Being Over 1900 Tons; 10 At
tackled Escape.

Submarines and mines have increas-
ed their weekly toll of British ship
ping. The admiralty's report shows
that in the last week % merchantmen
were sunk. 16 of the vessels being
1900 ions or over and II under that
tonnage. One fishing vessel was lost.
Nineteen merchantmen were unsuc-
cessfully attacked. The arrivals at
ports in the United Kingdom number
ed 2471. sailing PASS.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Food Administrator Bicknell should
have "A good attendance at his meet
ing at Wagner hall Wednesday after
noon. No doubt he will be particular
~ interested in meeting food dealers
but everyone who uses or buys food
will be welcome. Mr.. Bicknell has a
trying position and deserves the sup
port and cooperation Of all classes.
His visit may be made OF value to all
II the proper cooperation Is extended.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

The case Of Independent School Dis
trict No. 2, Rockland. vs.. Carl Solberg,
growing out Of building troubles and
the wrecking Of the building by a
storm. Is on trial today In the district
court. This Is probably the most inn
portant case that will be up for trial
this term.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Great preparations have been made,
by the Catholic ladies for their Red
Cross dance at the Auditorium tonight.
The hall Is being Hastily arranged for
the occasion. with tables for those who
do not enjoy dancing.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Clarence Mccullough leaves tomor-
row for Wyoming, where he will be
employed during the season in CLASH
Tying and grading wool. He has
specialized along this line Of work at
the University OF Idaho and vas en-
ployed last year under an expert In
this work.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

The women of American Falls and
vicinity are invited to hear Mrs. NJ. j.
Sweeley at the Remington Wednesday
afternoon at $3.50. Mrs. Sweeley Is a
very interesting speaker, has Travelled
much OF late. and will have something
Of value for all who attend her meet
ing
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Percy Newman. o OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Newman. who Is somewhere
in France. asks his friends TO write
10 him. His address is Supply Com
pany. l46th +. A., 41st Division, Amer
lean Expeditionary Forces, Via New
York.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

gone. The firing ceases. The raider
disappears. My hour is up. l turn on
back.-Phil RAIDER in the April Sun
set.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

The liner Celtic was tOrpedoed yes
terday, but hopes are held that she
can be brought to port. No lives re
ported lost.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. H. y. Fikkan and two
children left Saturday morning for
Eagle. Idaho. where Mr. Fikkan has a
position Ia the bank there.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Tho friends ot Myron Foster. Lee
Chip and Asael jerks. are bidding
them good by today. aud viii doubt
less be- present In large numbers 10.
might to see them OF ON the train for
Camp Lewis
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Buy your seed potatoes now, he
best il the world. $500 per hundred
J. r. Bowen. 1923; AZ
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

DR.. Gudmundaen'a big practice -
the result OF his fair methods and his
better quality work.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

We have received a shipment OF
Jonathan apples with a very fine fla
vor Riverside Mercantile CO.. tele-
phone 10.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Mr. and Mrs G " Thompson Of
BlackfOot arrived Monday night TO
visit with friends.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Chester Greene and *. u. Houtz
have taken a lease ON about a thou
sand acres OF land near Ross Fork
On the land is about 400 acres OF
thriving Turkey Red and they plan to
seed about 200 acres TO spring wheat
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Mrs "A. G. Wonea entertained at
dinner sunday afternoon. Cover we're
laid for sixteen.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Mrs. n. G.. Ehrllch returned sunday
night from q visit with her daughter
Ia Burnley,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

G. Duvall Hyde Of Baker. Oregon
arrived the last Of the week and has
been installed as assistant cashier OF
the First National Bank.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

n. Confer found a small ladies'
pOcketbOok ON the streets Monday,
containing money owner can have
same By proving property.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Miss Bessie N. williams loft Sun
dAy for niackfoot where she has ac-
ceptcd a position IN the First National
Hank.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Mas Hazel Heath arrived from
Boise. sunday to accept a position with
the Power County Abstract company.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Miss zoila Lambert d home from
uolsc where she has been attending
Links business College She expects
20 return within a few days 10 finish
her course.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Watch our fruit room window for
good things 10 cat. II II 10 on the
marsot you viii md Il there. River
side Mercantile Co. telephone 10.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Dr Gudmundsen's office Is equipped
for particular people. Those who want
the best In dental service always come
90 him.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Patriotic meeting tomorrow night
~ tho Auditorium.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02
People and Events.


Patriotic meeting tomorrow night
az tho Auditorium.
Good seed potatoes ~ soc per hun
bred al skaggn Cash Grocery.
DR.. ~Gudmundsen'a big practice -
the result OF bis fair methods and his
better quality work.
Mrs. n. G.. Ehrilch returned sunday
night from q visit with her daughter
la Burnley.
Mr. and Mrs. G W. Thompson Of
BlackfOot arrived Monday night TO
visit with friends.
Mrs. n. c. Wonoa entertained at
dinner Sunday afternoon Covers we're
laid for sixteen.
Miss Bessie NJ. williams loft sun
dAy for nlackfoot where he has ac-
ceptcd a position In the First National
Bank
Watch our fruit room window for
NNAQ tNiNEH 10 vat ~ ~ - VI" Wv
marsot you will md u there. River
side Mercantile Co. telephone ~.
Dr. ~0udmundsen's office Is equipped
Tor particular people. Those who want
the best In dental service always come
20 him.
Df. schlitr moved yesterday into the
Kerr property. two blocks north OF
the Bethany Baptist church, which he
recently purchased.
James Hcarno Yesterday finished tn,
seeding OF 800 acres OF spring wheat
Mr.. Hearne ia going 10 do his BIZ IL
helping 10 feed the allies.
J. ~ Holloway left for the Rex
burg country yesterday. whore he VII
spend several days with hts agent
for hall insurance He viii return
Saturday.
Miss zoila Lambert d home fror
Boise where she has beet aitcndln
Links business College She expect
20 return within a few days 10 hnis
her course.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Dr. schlitr moved yesterday into the
Kerr property. two blocks north OF
the Bethany Baptist church, which he
recently purchased,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

G. Duvall Hyde OF Baker. Oregon,
arrived the last OF the week and has
been installed as assistant cashier OF
the First National Bank.
Mrs. Chris Nelson entertained We'd
nesday evening OF last week compli-
menting Myron Foster. 500 was
played during the evening. About 10
guests we're invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W Leighty enter
tanned at dinner Saturday evening In
honor OF Myron Foster. Covers were
laid for ten. The house decorations
were flags.
Fine choose at the Riverside, tele-
phone 10.
There will be a coy corner for
people who wish 10 knit at the Red
Cross benefit dance this evening al
the Auditorium.
Mrs. VIM. j. Hanson entertained at
an Easter breakfast Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock. Breakfast was served
ON the porch and covers were laid for
twelve. Easter lilies we're used in
decorating.
The Power County sunday School
association will hold It's regular con
ventlon next Sunday at the NJ Il
church. The program will appear IN
Fridays issue.
DO not forget the Red Cross bench
dance at the Auditorium tonight. un
der the auspices OF the Catholic la
dies. A large orchestra will furnish
tho music.
Remember the patriotic meeting a
the Auditorium Wednesday evening
Justice Morgan is n OF ldaho's mos
interesting speakers. aud Will hay
something for everyone who comes.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Cooper arrive
p this morning from Boise for "A coupl
of days visit with friends. They es
- poet TO leave for home Thursda
= morning. driving Myron Fosters ca
The ease OF Utah Credit Mems al
sociation vs. uurkhart a Bartholeu
was thrown out of court Monday
fb.. ~enugInaf,n az fhn u~Intnffffu nr,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

J ~ Holloway left for the Rex
burg country yesterday. where he viii
spend several days with his agents
for hail insurance He viii return
Saturday
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

James Hoarno Yesterday finished the
seeding OF 800 acres OF spring wheat.
Mr. Hcarnc h going 10 do his biz In
helping 10 feed the allies
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

Mrs. Chris Nelson entertained Wed
nesday evening OF last week compli
menting Myron Foster. 900" wal
played during the evening About II
guests we're invited.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-04-02

The ease OF Utah Credit Mems as.
%soclation vs. Burkhart a Rartholema
was thrown out Of court Monday al
the conclusion OF the plaintiffs pre-.
sentatiou.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
EVA ROY MURDER REMAINS
MYSTERY TO OFFICERS
Little Nearer Solution of Fairfax
Tragedy After Two Weeks
of investigation.

FAIRFAX. VA. August 20.-FairfaN
County officials to-day admitted that
after two weeks OF investigation they
are little nearer a solution OF the mys-
terry surrounding the assault and muir
der of fourteen-year-old Eva Roy near
Burke Station. Va. than they were
twenty-four hours after the body was
discovered tied to tree in the forest.
y single suspect. Lou Hall. wood
cutter, who up to the day of the kill
ing, August 6. resided in the vicinity
OF the spot where the crime was COM
mittted, is in the Fairfax County jail.
He is held on purely circumstantial
evidence.
Every plausible theory advanced is
being run down by the authorities. 4
flood of letters from people in Wash
ington and Il number Of points in Nir-
ginia has been received by Peter Roy.
father of the dead girl. and county
officials in charge of the investiga-
ton Many wild and impossible theo-
ries are offered. Several private de-
tectives and so-called criminologists
have offered to solve the mystery. but
to date they have been slow to get
results.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
At the Bluclbird.

Scotland Yard is famous for the traps
i, sets to capture the cunning crimi-
nails of the Continent. This famous in
stitutiOn has banied plots against
Kings. robberics planned against the
Eank of England and international
conspiracies. Blu, all the craft, cum
ming and experience OF Scotland Yard
proved helpless against the amazing
genius Of Ralph Staining. master
cracksman in High Stakes" featuring
j. Barney sherry. an artistically pro-
cuced play with beautiful photographic
effects and plenty OF dramatic thrills
and the Offering at tho Eiuebird to day.
Allies Official War Review, No. >. in
which Is shown the Marquis OF Dam
pierre. descendant OF Count Rocham-
beau, presenting the flags 10 the Sixth
American Infantry in France. is also
on the bill. Tomorrow and Friday.
Louise Glaum will appear in her lat
est paralta plays, "Shackled." Most
Of the scenes are laid In the exclusive
drawing rooms or at Palm Beach. where
fashionable society people meet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21

:o.--A Missionary and Sunday school
institute VIII be held at New Uora
Methodist Episcopal Church. South. on
STAFFORD Circuit. August 2l-23 cor
quoted by Rev. II. L. Hout. pastor n,
me Methodist Church. Of this civ. He
VIII DC assisted by Rev. Homer Welcn.
y. ., New Hope Church; Rev. q.
T.. Smith. OF occouuan. pcv Z, =
bcard. OF Dumphrics Charge; Rev II
~. sherman confcrancc secretary n,
missionary centennial; Tysonn Jnnnev
OF occo0uan. and W. l.. Rrannnn 49,.
'his city. The institute will omen WcI.
hesday evening AT $50 with a sermo,
by Rev. G. Z. Smith. '''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-21
Service Fling UnfurIcd.

FREDERICK SBURG. VA. August
2o.--rhc folio wing is list of mcm :
beers OF the sunday school OF the Pr"s-
byterian Church, Of this city repre-
scented by the thirty-onc stars on the
service flag which was unfurled with
appropriate ceremonies At the prcsby-
terrain Church sunday: Major j. y
barney, Captain J. ~. Smith Captain
Jack Patterson, Captain Woodrow
Woodbridge. Lieutenant James Polk
CANNON. Lieutenant Edward Junkin.
Lieutenant w. 7. Iassell. Lieutenant
hugh Stanregan. Lieutenant Calvin
Cummings. Lieutenant Abram Caring
ton. Lieutenant 4. II. Stone. Lieutenant
Melville Aldridgc. Lieutenant Alfrcd
Jones. Lieutenant Peyton Washburn
Lieutenant John .. Carter. Licutcnar.
w. u. Scott Jr.. Lieutenant r. Stuart
foyer. Sergeant KutZncr Bauman.
Sergeant Nicholas Il. Adams. Thomas
Some!ville. William Junkin. Richard
Shopoff. LTel Jones. Charles Car
michael. Charles NJ. Hassen. John
Woodbridge. William Wilson, Holcon o
Gibson. Morris Cardwcll. Prentiss
Thompson. William Lee lIarreu