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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
YALE FARMERS ORGANIZE
TO EXTERMINATE RABBITS
Pests Destroy Five Thousand Acres
of Wheat Within Twelve Square
MiIes-Rabbit Drive Sunday.

Yale farmers can more than make
up the 25 per cent inrease in wheat
asked by the government if they can
destroy the rabbits and squirrels.
Both are bad. but in that locality the
rabbits seem to be the worst.
Henry Hoersch was up from Yale
yesterday, seeking information as to
the best means of determination. He
had a conference with County Agent
Lampson regarding the matter Pow
er county is interested in the success
of the Yale farmers in their contest
with the pests. from feelings of neigh
bOrliness, and for the further reason
that the afflicted settlement joins
Power county on the west, and possi-
bly, includes Power county men.
The farmers of Yale have organ
lied a Farmers Rabbit Destroying
Association" organized under popu-
lar government rules, whereby each
farmer agrees to abide by the regula-
tions made by the association. If the
association calls a drive, every mem
ber pledges himself to respond. If
the association decides to fence stacks
each members pledges compliance.
Two courses have already been
agreed upOn-tO have frequent drives
and to build pens enclosing poisoned
hay. There is to be a drive Sunday
and Power county people are invited
to participate.
There is no question of the ultimate
success of the farmers in their war
fare. They have suffered heavy dam
ages. and have every incentive to
work together Some fields, up to
200 acres were cleaned up entirely.
Among those who lost their entire
crops were the Lutz brothers, Conrad
Salmier. Alex and John Kuhn and
Emanuel Schrenk.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
NOT SIGNATURE OF
FRANK R. GOODING

A representative Of the Capital
News today asked Crawford Moore.
president OF the First National Bank
Of Idaho, Boise. if he was familiar
with the signature of Frank R. Good
ing This question was asked in view
Of the controversy over the signature
to a letter purported to have been
signed by Mr. Gooding. but admitted
by former Chairman Taylor of the
Republican state committee to have
been signed by him.
Mr.. Moore said he was familiar
with Mr. GoOding's signature. He
said he had taken occasion after the
controversy started to compare many
of Mr. Gooding's signatures. which he
knew to be genuine. with the Good
ing signature Taylor said he had sign
ed to the letter in question.
4 made a careful comparison" said
Mr. Moore, and am prepared to say
that If the facsimile of the Gooding
signature that is said to have been
written by Mr.. Taylor land the fac
simile is all I have seem is a correct
reproduction of such signature. THAT
1T is NOT THE SIGNATURE OF
FRANK R. GOODING. Capital News
Oct. 9Th.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15

Secretary Baker, after a trip to the
front in France, arrived Sunday in the
United States John D. Ryan director
Of aircraft production. who went a.
broad with the secretary, also return
ed. Surgeon General Gorgas, another
member of the party. remained in
France.
The secretary brought only the mes
sage that the Liberty Loan must go
over the top" whatever the result of
peace proposals. His own explana-
ton Of his trip shows that it was TAX
en- to pave the way for war on a great
er scale.
THE army has done and is doing
all that a proud and grateful country
could ask" Mr.. Baker said Sunday
night, " and the time has come for us
to put in every ounce of our strength
to assure it's complete victory. The
people at home have a solemn respon-
sibility for their share in the final re-
suit.
THE Liberty Loan must go over the
top. It's success is both our measure
of gratitude to the boys who are brav-
ing wars worst perils in defense of
our liberties, and a message to Ger
many that our people at home are as
resolute as our soldiers are brave.
Whatever the result of the peace
proposals. the war department must
proceed at full speed with men and
supplies and the people must support
the army until the boys are back with
the fruits of victory safe and assur-
ed. If every American could have
seen our boys in khaki as they storm
ed the German trenches. assailed with
shrapnel, high explosives and ma
chine guns, he would be eager to sub
scribe his all to the Liberty Loan
Trip Abroad Successful.
MY trip abroad was principally for
the purpose of arranging further CO.
operation in the matter of transporta-
tion for troops and supplies. It was
entirely successful and a complete
understanding was reached which as
sures the American army adequate
cargo tonnage for it's support The
matter was taken up with the inter
allied maritime transport council and
the cooperation Of the British, French
and Italian governments was hastily
given
Many questions involving cooper
alton on the part Of the several gov
ernments were taken up and satisfac-
tOrily settled The attitude of both
the governments and people of the Eu-
ropean allies toward America is cor
dial and every question is approached
from the point of view of uniting our
strength in the common cause and
with the understandings which have
been reached with regard to shipping.
aircraft ordinance and other parts of
the allies program. The contribution
which the United States can make is
rendered definite and the means of
accomplishment are arranged.
"The American soldier has won his
way in Europe and has helped to ce-
ment for all time the good will and
good feeling which unites our coun-
tries in England. France and Italy the
knightliness of America and her SOL
diers in this war have won the ad-
miratiOn of the people and in turn the
valor and sacrifices of the European
allies and their great armies have
been an inspiration to Americans"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
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At the last performance of the pic
tureshows last week the four-minute
singing took place for the first time.
When the shows open again this sing
ing will be feature at every per-
formance, taking the place of the four
minute speaking heretofore practic-
ed. c. Lee French is chairman of the
four-minute singers, as we'll as chair
man Of the Liberty chorus. and he
will be glad to receive any sugges-
tions in behalf of the singers of both
organizations. The new feature is
commendable, being a means of caus-
ing the people to learn the patriotic
songs and fostering the community
spirit.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
SURRENDER ONLY WAY
DECLARE THE BRITISH
See Only Attempt to Avoid Disaster in
Peace NOtes-Fin8l Cessation of
Fighting Only Basis on Which to
Negotiate.

No armistice unless accompanied by
Germany's unconditional surrender is
the dominant note in the comment on
the peace situation in this mornings
London newspapers.
"The allies will take nothing less
than unconditional surrender in the
field" says the Post. Otherwise the
war has been fought in vain"
The paper sees in Germany's en-
deavor to open peace negotiations
merely an attempt to avoid disaster,
and adds:
1T is not the first time the Ger
mans have enormously assumed that
President Wilson does not understand
the people with whom he is dealing
But President Wilson knows the enc
my as well as do the allies. Ger
many's design is to first create dis
sension between the United States
and the allies. If DR.. Solf can get the
allies and America to talking he will
have achieved the purpose for which
he and Prince Max were appointed "
The Chronicle contends that no
peace discussion is possible without a
final cessation of fighting. Under the
N0PAAOA CillpOldlN AIullSllCG ludQ-
missible," the paper says:
I'VE must insist upon such terms as
will virtually disarm the central pow
ers. We cannot contemplate Germany
withdrawing her armies intact, recon
stituting them on shorter lines and
then rafting the sword again at the
peace conference"
Not Acceptance.
THE German reply is not an ac-
ccptance of President wilson's terms, -
says the Mail "The statement that
they have been accepted is not the
only untruth in the German reply. =
The present German govern
ment was formed by the same powers
and minions as those which have di-
rected every foul act that has disgrac-
ed the name of Germany. from tearing
up scrap of paper to sinking Of the
Leinster"
The Daily News says that the Ger
man note implies tha. Germany ac-
cepts defeat as the verdict of the war.
but expresses some doubt as to Dr.
Solf's reply relative to the elimina-
ton of military rulers. The newspa-
per continues:
Germany may nope that by ap-
preaching President Wilson alone she
will be able to SOW seeds OF jealousy
among the allies
This is Of great Importance We
must be careful that no shadow Of
distrust or jealousy come between the
allies at this critical time"
The paper shows anxiety over the
question whether the allies are real
ly in accord with President Wilson's
peace principles and whether they
agree with the terms he fixed for an
armistice. 1t continues:
I'VE wish a formal declaration as
N an armistice by Great Brittian,
France and Italy to place this matter
beI bond doubt"
II believes, however, there cannot
be any practical doubt on this point.
and thinks that there seems to be
no room for a possibility Of a hitch
between the allies.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15


j. c. Sherrod we'll known police
man of Pocatello died last evening OF
wounds received at the hands of an
unknown assassin. In commenting
on the case the Pocatello Tribune
says:
Additional interest eenters about
the killing of Patrolman j. c. Sher-
rod last night in that he not only was
an exceptionally capable officer and
popular citizen, but was also the Dem
ocratic candidate for sheriff, and
while he was a resident of PocateIIo
but a short time, was very we'll known
and respected by a wide circle or
friends and acquaintances.
The murder took place within a
block of the city police station and his
slayer has not yet been apprehended-
While in the performance of his
duties last evening. Patrolman J. c.
Sherrod, was shot through the abdo-
men. The bullet was from a .3S cal
ibre revolver in the hands of an un-
known negro. and while the wounded
officer was rushed to ST. Anthony hos
pital, and surgical aid summoned,
death called the estimable young man
at 11:15.
About $3.50 last evening. officer
Sherrod and Chief of Police G.. W.
Sutherland were standing in front Of
the east side station when two men
acting in a suspicious manner sud
denly appeared from a vacant lot on
South Second, next to the Ruebelman
feed store. The men went to the cor
ner of Lewis and started east on
Lewis
Officer Sherrod asked Chief Suther-
land for his fashlight saying that he
was going up the street to see what
! is going on"
He started up Lewis street to In
vestigate, and was gone but a few
minutes when three shots were heard
Chief Sutherland ran to the alley
on Lewis, between Second and Third
avenues, and upon arriving at a little
house which stands on the lot to the
rear Of 153 South Third, he could see
no one and walking to the east side OF
the house noticed a f1ashlight lying on
the ground a few feet from the back
door of the house. Chief Sutherland
picked up the light and examining
the surroundings, soon found officer.
Sherrod lying on the grass. with HIS.
head under a small bush. He quickly
ascertained that Officer Sherrod had
heen shot through the lower part OF
/ the abdomen, and was in much pain
/ The fallen patrolman stated that
when he crossed the street he noticed
a man endeavoring to peek into the
house through the front door When
discovered the man ran around one,
/ side Of the house Sherrod went the,
other way and when they met near
the back door, the man shot him. and
then started out of the yard and up
the alley. Sherrod further stated that
he was tall and wore light suf4
Mrs. J. NJ. Chehey. who resides in
the house on the lot where the shoot
ing occurred, stated last night thar
she heard three shots but was fright
ened to such an extent that she did
not open the back door.
I At the hospital the officer stated
that after being wounded he shot
twice at the fleeing man. and felt pret-
ty sure that one of the bullets had hit
its intended mark Despite the efforts
Of the surgeons, the officer died with
! IN an hour and a half
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
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CHAINED.

Dead German gunners were found
north of Chateau-Thierry chained to
their machine guns.
This is only a minor detail. The
main fact is that all Germany is
chained to Kaiserism, militarism, aud
the madness OF world dominion. re-
gardless of any cost. would not be
likely to bother about a chain that ran
from ankle to machine gun.
1t can do what it likes about this
ankle chain. 1t is the other chain thar
we are going to break in behalf OF
the liberty, peace. and safety Of the
world.-Stars and Stripes.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15

Diplomats Subscribe Million Per Min.
ute at New York.

Within six minutes s6.OO0,OOO in
Liberty Bonds we're subscribed at
New York Monday to build six s1.0O0,-
600 ships for the emergency feet cor
poration, in response to an appeal
made by Charles NJ. Schwab. the cor
poration's director general, at a lunch
con in honor Of foreign diplomats and
representatives of the government.
The enthusiasm in the pledging was
so great that there was no cessation
in the bidding after the amount called
Within the first hour $50. .0OO, 900 had
had been subscribed within 3S min
utes.
Within the first hour 10000. 900 had
been subscribed with the pledging
still going on.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15

1t is reported from Roy that
the statement is being made
there that the solicitors for
the Fourth Liberty Loan are
being paid ten per cent of the
subscriptions they receive. for
their work.
This is not true. No pay is
received by any Liberty Loan
worker in any county or state
in the nation. Not only do the
workers give their time and
services free, but they bear
whatever expense must be in
CURED. and are usually anon -
the most liberal subscribers in Z
their communities. 4
Don't believe such stories.
Report them to the County
Council of Defense, together
with the names of the parties
circulating them.
No salaries or commissions
are paid for soliciting sub
scriptions to any war fund,
anywhere in the nation.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
PEACE MAY COME SOON
GERMANY MUST DECIDE

No Amce So Long Passenger Ships Are Sunk Persons
Property Civilians in Occupied Territory Are Miused De-
oyedGerman Government Must Be Made Responsive People
and Kaiser May Have AbdateFrane Must Have Asaceor-
raneAusa to Be Answered SepaateIyTukey Seeks Terms
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
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President Wilson reiterates his
statement that the Liberty Loan drive
is not affected by the German peace
reply The money is needed and
must be subscribed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15

The British government has appeal
ed to America to expedite the building
of more destroyers. A death-struggle
U-boat drive is anticipated
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
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ASKS FRANCE NOT TO
B0MBARD LARGE TOWNS
Germany Would Have Allies
Conform to Its Plan of War
COwards Howl When Dose
of Own Medicine Is in Sight.

Amsterdam, Oct. Is. - The
government has proposed to
France that in common with
her allies. France undertake to
refrain from bombarding the
large towns of Northern France
and enter into an agreement
with Germany to permit, at
any rate. portion of the pop
ulation of Valenciennes to
pass into French lines, says
an official statement from Ber-
lin in making the proposal.
The German government
represented itself as unable
to prevent eastward flight of
the population of Valencien-
mes, owing to their fears that
the allies would lombard the
town.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15

INSTITUTE POSTPONED.

The State Board of Health has or
dered all institutes postponed. The
Pocatello Joint Institute is postponed
in conformity with this order. You
will be notified as soon as possible of
the new date set for the Institute.
HARRIET NJ WILSON.
Food restrictions are to be tighten
ed again.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15

The French liberated $500 civilians
in the capture of Laon.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
POCATELLO OFFICER SHOT
WHILE PERFORMING Duty

J. {. SherrOd Dies from Wound Re-
ceiTed at Hand of Unknown Assas-
sin-Was Democratic Candidate for
Sheriff at Coming Election.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15
COUNTRY MUST SUPPORT
OUR MEN IN FRANCE.

Secretary Baker Returns Thrilled by
American achievements ~ Liberty
Loan Money Mostly Expended Be-
fore II was Asked For.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-15

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
LETTER CARRIERS GIVEN
STAMP-SELLING PRIZES
Thirty-Four Presented Sums by
. Postmaster Chance in Contest
Instituted by Berberich's-

Thirty-four letter carriers OF the
city post office. who were fortunate
enough to come within the $1,000
prize money offered by Berberich's
n the recent war savings stamp-sell
ing contest, received their awards
Yesterday afternoon in the offices OF
postmaster Chance.
The sums distributed ranged from
SIS 70 500. F. {. Rogers. assistant
TO r. ]. Callahan. director of the Dis
trict war savings committee. acted
3or members of the BerbericE firm
and made the awards. MIR. Callahan
thanked the competitors. Postmaster
chance and the BerbeHch firm.
The fact that the efforts of You
mon resulted in sales of over $3.50,
600" ne said, lis really remarkable
N view of the present conditions.
want 20 conGra tulate each of you and
lei YOU know how greatly this com
n,ittcc appreciates your patriotic eff
forts N our behalf, not only in this
i.ut in the five preceding contests
IS well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
GRANDSON OF CALHOUN
DIES. IN new YORK AT rs

NEW YORK. December fs.-John c.
Calhoun, grandson of the great south
ern statesman whose name he bears.
and formerly cotton planter, has died
here, in his seventy-sirth year.
Financier and railway prdmoter as
well, Mr.. Calhoun was actively iden-
titled with the commercial reoonstruc-
ton OF the south after the eivi war,
in which he served as a captain of
cavalry with the Confederate army.
He was vice president of the con-
yention in Washington in 1884 which
memorialized Congress for the i'm
provement of the Mississippi river
and in 1897 he went to FRANCE as
the special representative of the
Sons Of the American Revolution.
His wife, beside whose body that
of Mr.. Calhoun will be buried at
Charleston, S. c.. was a grandniece
of Richard M. johnson, a former Vice
President of the United States. Four
children survive. James A. Calhoun,
E. A. Calhoun, John C. Calhoun, IT.,
who now is in France, and Baroness
de Nage1l. residing in Holland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
D C,S COLORED SOLDIERS
ARE CITED FOR FINE BRAVERY

and daring which are the virtues of
assaulting troops
1.-THE order tells how the troops
started with superb gallantry" to
assault a position continuously de-
Tended by the enemy; taking it by
storm under an exceptional machine
gun fire and very severe losses. They
| made numerous prisoners. captured
cannons, machine guns and important
war material"
Continuing, Chaplain Helm states:
INV regiment. because of its bravery
and dash, won the admiration of our
Moroccan division. who themselves
are shock troops During these
hard DAYS our division was at all
times in advance of all other divi-
sions of the Army corps"
In another letter, dated November Z,
cbanlain Helm writes: 1.-The black
troops acquitted themselves very
| creditably in the last big drive: The
troops referred to are those that were
| in orr sector. three color.d American
regiments and one Moroccan division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19

In letters to Prof. E. Albert Cook
of Howard University, Chaplain Ar
rington Sylvester Helm Of Washing
ton, graduate of the Howard Uni
versity school of theology. tells how
the 372d Regiment was cited in
French army orders, and Of the
bravery displayed by colored troops
in France.
The 372d Regiment includes mem
bers of the old LIST Separate Battalion
of the District of Columbia, and is
in the 93d Division.
THE colonel, CUTLER by name, COM
handing the infantry division,
Chaplain Helm writes. has recon-
mended the 372d Regiment for a cita-
ton in the orders of the French army
worded as follows:
Finest Quality of Bravery.
"'Gave proof during it's first engage
ment of the finest quality of bravery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
EDITORS SENTENCED.
German Language Paper Publishers
Convicted on Espionage Charge.

PHILADELPHIA, December 10
Heavy sentences have been inflicted
upon the five officials and former edi-
tors of the Philadelphia Tageblatt, a
German language newspaper, who
were convicted some months ago of
violation of the espionage act. Louis
Werner and DR.. Martin Darkow, edi-
tors. were each sentenced by United
States Judge Dickinson to serve five
years in the Atlanta pehitentiary;
Herman Lemke, business manager, to
two years, and Peter Schaeffer, presi-
dent, and Paul Vogel, treasurer, to
one year each.
Pending an appeal to the United
States Supreme Court. the men were
each released on $4,000 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-19
RETURNING FLEET COMPELLED
TO SPEND CHRISTMAS AT SEA
Weather Delays Cause Postponement Of
Review at New York From De-
cember "a to December 26.

Postponement from December "a to
December &c of the review of the
Atlantic fleet by Secretary Daniels
at New York is announced at the
Navy Department, following receipt
of a message from Admiral Mayo,
commander of the units of the fleet
now returning from European waters.
Admiral Mayo informed the depart
ment that bad weather is delaying
the returning vessels. 1t would be
impossible to reach New York until
the day after Christmas.
The events of the welcome to be
accorded the officers and crews OF
the returning vessels, including pa
rade of the men on 5th avenue and
Broadway, will be carried out on the
10th, as planned for the 18th, it was
said The delay in the fleets arrival
at New York will prevent the men
spending Christmas eve ashore, as
had been planned. However. it was
be granted to the men. as 1T is eX-
pected that the fleet will remain at
New York until January or 10.
Review by Secretary.
The fleet will be reviewed by the
Secretary of the Navy from the M.y-
flower at anchor near the Statue of
Liberty. After the last vessel has
passed up the river. the Mayf1ower.
followed by city officials in the Patrol
and the Manhattan. will review the
vessels at anchor. steaming around
the fleet The Mayfiower will then
take up an anchorage at the foot of
92d street where the Secretary will
receive the communicative chief, Ad-
miral Henry T. Mayo. the flag officers
and commanding officers of the vari
Gus ships.
In addition to the ships returning
from foreign service, the following
vessels of the Atlantic fleet will take
part in the review:
BattleshipS-New Mexico. MissiS-