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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30
Nearing a Decision.


lied conference at Versailles has agreed
on the main points of the armistice
terms to be stated to Germany, which
will now be considered by the mill
tary commanders, and that when ap-
proved by them they will be submitted
to Germany along with the final peace
terms. If this is true the Versailles
conference, subject in respect to the
armistice terms to the commanders in
the feldhwn put the whole case up
to the enemy at once.
Armistice terms are simply those
conditions upon which hostilities may
be suspended pending consideration Of
fnafsettlement. Peace terms are those
upon which the war will be definitely
ended. In effect, however, if Presi-
dent Wilson's statement to Germany
concerning armistice is adopted by the
allied conference the acceptance Of
armistice terms by the enemy will be
equivalent to the ending of the war,
for those terms are to be such as to
prevent the resumption Of the war by
Germany, no matter what the peace
arrangement may be.
If, as the London report indicates,
armistice terms include the require
ment that Germany surrender her
feet, including the submarines, and
that the allied forces occupy all for
tilted towns on the Rhine, the war
practically ends with the acceptance of
these conditions For without her fleet
and with her Rhine towns occupied,
Germany will be unable in any cir
cumstances to hope for resumption Of
hostilities. Peace, then, becomes a
matter of dictation, not Of negotiation.
It is stated in Zurich dispatch that
a German crown council was held Sat-
urday, at which Extremely important
decisions" were taken, in consequence
of which considerable nervousness
prevails in German military circles"
and the dispatch adds that it is de-
clared that the Berlin government "is
determined to resort to extreme meas
ures."
The most logical deduction from this
dispatch is that the Berlin govern
ment has determined to attempt to
1 continue the war, despite the increas-
, ing signs of internal trouble and out
1 spoken demands by representatives Of
the people for the abdication by the
, kaiser and the removal of his military
supporters constituting the govern
ment. Such a decision would merely
F., prolong the terrible agony of the war
, and postpone the final settlement.
Germany can hope now for no VIC
tory in the field. Does she still hope
. for a diplomatic victory, or q compro-
mise, saving something through differ
ences of allied opinionf The Yer
, sailles conference is plainly giving no
| ground for any German hope of dis
cord. IF decision has been reached to
resist armistice terms that are equiva-
lent to surrender the Hun has reverted
to the ancient type and is determined
to die fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

The American people expressed their
war sentiments emphatically in their
subscriptions to the fourth liberty
loan and are willing to repeat if
necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

It must be admitted that everything
possible under the circumstances was
done to prevent the craftsmanship of
the republican national committee
from looking like a sinecure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
No Idle Interlude.

No Idle Interludc.
"What do you do to pass the time
when politics has adjournedf" in
CURED the innocent bystander.
"My friend" replied Senator Sor-
ghum, "the poet has said, tAH the worlds
a STAGE The busiest work is not done
in the public performances, but in the
rehearsals."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

If German generals continue to
show resignation symptoms Prince
Willy may yet be compelled to take
q chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

Having been in a position to inform
himself about the coal supply, Dr..
Garfeld's announcements concerning
it are not liable to the suspicion Of
being mere abstract optimism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

The Place for Modern Matches.
T wish these matches were in the
internal regions!" exclaimed the man
who was trying to light a cigarette.
$50 do l." answered the serious citi-
zen. ut would be slow work kinding
the fires Of punishment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

Even the sultan must begin to see
that there Is no normal relationship
between kultur and the Koran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

The man who used to boast Of his
fine appetite now apologies for his
request for a second helping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

Bulgaria continues to excite COM
ment as far.sighted little nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

Germany wants to stop the war just
when some Of the American fighters
were getting most interested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

After hearing q great deal Of argu;
ment, the voter will, as usual, think
the matter over on his own account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30

No matter how much he tries to econ
omize, the man who neither works nor
fights is q food waster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30
The Farmerette.

At first the public felt some grief
When called the fsrmerette to scan ;
But now it murmurs, in relief,
otis not the garb that makes the
man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30
At the Tailor's.

"what's the prevailing fashion in
mems attirea"
"Iast years clothes, with a liberty
bond in every pocket"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30
A Bad Record.

a 08o Record
Tain no time fob foolin',
Mistoh Hun,
Cause de folks is overrulin'
What you've done.
IF you'll make yoh observations
You'll quit useless demonstrations
An start countin' up yoh rations,
Mistoh Hun.
Once you said, T sho1y got 'eml"
Mistoh Hun.
You was dealin' FUN de bottom
When you won.
An dar's no use Of repeatin'
Dat dar aim much friendly grssela'
When fsiks done get ketchel' .
eheasin,,
Mitch Hum. II. 3-}.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30
Still Saving.

aYou are no longer interested in
daylight savingp
eyes, am" said Farmer Corntossel.
@The only way to save daylight now
Is to work hard while it lasts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-30
32-In. So Costume
Velveteen, $3.50

A rich, silky-fnish costume vel
veteen in the following
shades: brown, plum, bur
gundy, steel, taupe, navy,
black and myrtle. Used ex-
tensively for dresses and
suits.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08

ARE THE REPORTED BELGIAN ATROCITIES TRUTH OR MERELY
PROPAGANDA LET Is KNOW THE TRUTH.

z began and months spent In
qualities Mrs Bash Clark
10 make the interesting address
audience ever had opportunity TO heas
her period residence Brand Whit
lock Of
Of relief prominence that
honored
II believed that the behind S
stimulate American
Falls well informed Belgium
in the Of France throughol
What story Mrs Clark can tell if she 1 She
Of information
from hearsay from
TACT from personal experiences and IRON personal observations
America know the truth; NOT exaggeraons
alleged brutaes simply
cause they be horrible beyond belief
truth automatically told be good responsibilities
they belong
hghtng iuhumane foe? Were children bayoneted and
Belgium We're officially upon
nsexe and the bodies Of
shot blood? people
beratey robbed of their foodsuf slavery
practiced?
they true in
full they merely ISLANDERS peoples
and that they have right TO know" These are delicate things talk
about there truth charges lay
aside deicacy and let the light Of truth shine
more ods are wanted II more loyalty Is needed in shpyards
and factories coordination Of effort
prvaton the of citizens is needed
be pracced the
fullest o the people the
Clark
Saturday
speaker But whether she the things she
simplest will be highly interesting and probably
Clark under auspices Of Power
by
Council of Defense Idaho addresses
say will official and be semoficial
Clark packed house both Rokland
Falls And having people to talk TO- e Us hope that Mrs Clark
unyarnshed
allies
whatever it may be-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
Alaskan Romance

The wonderfully vivid and pictures
cue rOmances Of Rex Beach have been
read by so many millions OF people
that Mr.. Beach is today the most pop
ular OF American authors. His UlosF
widely read story is The Barrier.
showing in film form az the Auditor
iUm Friday and saturday. The pic
ture closely follows the swift action
and striking situations OF the book and
is q faithful portrayal of adventure in
Alaska. in the DAYS when the land was
the haven OF hunted men and the last
frontier Of civilization.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Hugo and Bill Martens purchased a
new Ford car last Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Martens were
visitors with John Tiede last Sunday.
L. X. Adolf is remodeling his barn
and it improves the building very
much.
Henry Stickel has left for Raft riv-
er with mis- bunch OF horses He has
been wintering them at the NJ. L.
Adolf place. He says work will be-
gin soon at Raft River.
A number OF people We're invited to
the r. b. Smith residence last Sunday
for dinner. Those present were Mr.
and Mrs. Dan WOhlgomuth. Mr. and
Mrs. Colfelt, Bertha Blent. Miss Pier
son. Emelia Sophia and Emanuel
Radke, Ernest Eyman and Dena Deitz.
The NJ. L. Adolfs were the guests Of
Chris Walters Sunday.
Fred Radke was a Sunday visitor
with L. X. Adolf and family.
NJ L. Adolf is getting his seed ready
for spring seeding which will soon
commence
Chris Walters is wrecking old build
ings on the Bill Renke place. which h
lately purchased.
Nil ami Mrs. Stroh and Wibke were
in POcatello one day last week and
met their soldier boy while going
through TO North Carolina
Ed Adolf. a son of GOttlieb Adolf
arrived last week to visit with his
parents and relatives He will return
to North Dakota after a short visit.
Mrs. George Dockter has been quite
/ i'll for the last few days. The last
heard she was a little better.
Hugo Martens is out looking after
horses. Mr. Martens wants TO pur-
chase a bunch of nine between now
and spring
The Ladies Aid met al Mrs. r. B.
/ Schmidts residence last Wednesday
Quite number Of members were
present.
Chris Adolf is visiting with r. b.
/ Schmidt
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08

Chicago. This means that the farmers
of Idaho on a fifty-cent rate 10 Chi
cago pay $500 for a hundred thous-
and pound can OF wheat, while the
farmer in many states where the rate
is only ten cents TO Chicago pays
war tax of $500 In other words the
formers OF Idaho pay five times as
much war tax on a busneI Of wheat as
those farmers who live near the base
points where the government receives
wheat
This to my mind can not be called
tax, but discrimination against the
western farmer. | know OF no rea-
son why one man should pay more tax
on a bushel of wheat than another
It is hardly fair to penalize a man
because he lives in the west. Nor
should the farmer be compelled to pay
this tax unless it is the intention of
the government to tax wheat-then
in that case, a bushel of wheat should
pay the same tax every place in the
United Staotes.
l wish TO call your attention to this
tax, Senator, for as l see it, it is very
unfair and unjust towards the people
of Idaho, and is not the right basis
l undersla ID under the present rul-
ing with the food department that this
three per cent is taken out Of all
wheat purchased by the elevators in
this state, whether it is shipped to
Chicago or not. Much of our wheat
is ground into flour. yet the farmer
pays the war tax on it to Chicago just
the same.
am satisfied the Idaho delegation
in congress is doing everything it can
to protect the interests Of the state,
yet matters l have mentioned in my
letter seem to me so Outrageously IN
fair that a vigorous fight must be con-
tinued until these wrongs are made
right, and the people of Idaho given
square deal
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
ROC kLAND ITE NJ.


Porter Mitc@ll was in Rockland
Thursday and Friday on business
L. ". Cotant was in the Falls sat
urday as auctioneer for the Ralph
Arnold sale
Among those who attended the meet
ing held al American Falls Friday in
connection with the County Council
Of Defense. we're Henry Moss. Bill
Folmer, Mrs. Vim. Howard and Joseph
Wood.
Mrs. Elizabeth Perry lefr last Fri
day for Malad 10 visit her son. Ira.
and family.
A large number Of people from here
attended the dance held in the North
Fork school house last Friday night
7 he house Will hiled 70 over flowing
and q good time was had by all The
dance was dismissed az $50 Saturday
morning
Cyrus Tyler was In Rockland Mon
day and Tuesday on business
Joseph Priest and family left last
week for Kimberly where they will
make their home
]. ". AlRn vas IN town Tuesday
The Non-Partisan league held a
meeting here last Tuesday night and
the house was hlled 70 its capacity
Mr. McKaig gave the farmers some
thing TO think about
Most all the farmers are busy nov
overhauling their machinery and get
ting their plow points sharpened.
c. J. Clarke and Bob Share we're
county seat visitors Monday and
Tuesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
SECOND DRAFT To BE
CALLED IN SHORT TINE

The announcement Of the date Of
the next draft is imminent as the pro-
vost marshal generals office has pre-
pared an important announcement"
which is believed 10 deal with the
time and method OF suumOning the
second levy. According TO the best
opinion. the trst men will move TO
camp in April The publication OF the
announcement was held up for action
by congress on pending amendments
10 the selective service act. The most
important clause is giving the pro-
vost marshal general authority 70 base
the state quotas on the total number
Of men in class Al instead Of on the
total registration.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
Americans Now Hold Eight Miles Of
Front Trenches

American troops are nov holding
something over eight miles Of trenches
on the battle front in France. although
IN an air line their frontage is about
only four and a half miles This
frontage is liable 10 extension AZ any
time 10 the regular trench allotment
for an army corps.
Irregulariry OF the trench lines is
responsible for their eight miles in
length. They are laid out so thar
flsnking IRE may be obtained along
every parI OF the front Strong points
containing machine guns iut out for
this purpose. The trenches also fol-
low closely any protective slope Of the
country and wander up and down hill
The American sector is understood
20 BE- q divisional frontage. which
means that az least three divisions OF
American troops are there 10 give the
necessary support in depth for the
front lines This fact has aroused
speculation as 10 who viii be selected
By General Pershing 70 command the
urst corps OF his army. Ala,Or-Geu-
sral Hunter Ligge-t Is known Co have
acted lu that capacity. bu- as YET the
expediuonary commander has not
made any recommendation
Il is possible that the French sys-
tenn will be followed IN The American
army so TAR as the appointment Of
corps commanders secs. L is The Gus
tom in France 10 select any one of The
division commanders in the corps and
place him az the head Of the corps. ne
retains mis- rank as division cOmuan-
der. however. and in the case OF the
American army that would be a ma
jCr-generaL II the French practice Is
adopted, therefore. the grade Of lieu
tenant-general may be employed only
for field army commanders.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
We've Done our Hitch in He'll

am sitting here a-thinking Of the
things I left behind
But hate 10 put on paper what is
running in my mind
For we've made a million trenches.
and dug twelve miles Of ground
In places in more mud than any before
found:
But We have the cOnsOlation-lisren
closely what tell
We are not the National Army, but
We've done our hitch in hell.
We have built a hundred kitchens for
the cook 20 bake our beans.
We have stood hundred guard
mounts and cleaned the camp
latrines.
We've washed million mess-kits and
cleaned a million spuds
We've rolled ten million blanket rolls
and wased q million duds.
The number Of parades we've stood
would be mighty hard TO tell
But we'll all parade in heaven. for
we've done our hitch in he'll.
We've killed a million rattlesnakes
that tried TO take our cots.
We've shook ten thousand centipedes
from out our army socks.
We've marched a hundred thousand
miles and made a thousand camps
And pulled a billion sand-burrs from
the sitter of our pants.
But when our work on earth is done.
our friends behind will tell.
When they died they went 70 heaven.
for they did their hitch IN hell
When our final taps are sounded. and
we lay aside ife's cares.
And We have our last and best parade
upon the golden stairs.
And the angels bid Us welcome and
the harps begin 10 play.
And We draw million canteen checks
and spend them in a day.
Tis then we1l hear S. Peter call SO
loud twill be a yell:
Take front seat. Fifth Company
for you've done your hitch in hsllt'
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
GERMAN ATTACK CHECKED.
French Quickly Put Down Attempts
OF Enemy to Advance Northwest OF
Rheims.

Strong efforts made by German
troops on Friday 20 debouch from the
Neufchatel salient. northwest of
Rheims. were frustrated. the French
war office announced in its MONDAY
statement sunday The enemy like
wise failed TO reach the Pompello fort
southeast OF Rheims, succeeding only
in gaining a foothold with some small
detachments 10 the vest OF IT,
A French counter attack stopped
the German advance on q front Of
nearly half q mile in the Caruiller
sector OF the Champagne. The French
temporarily evacuated their trenches
under orders. bur quickly drove in
again and re-estabushed the positions.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
RED CROSS NOTES.


The Christmas flag was desl gned for
the Christmas campaign but it is be-
ing quite generally displayed and il
is quite proper 10 keep it up during
the life Of the membership. in fact we
think It very pretty custom.
Very truly yours.
EARL FITZPATRICK.
Director Bureau Of Development
The above in reply 10 an inquiry
regarding the Red Cross emblems
which we have in our windows
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Red Cross will be held al the Reming-
ton hotel on Monday afternoon al 3
o'clock. a large attendance is re-
quested.
We gratefully acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of a stove given Us by Mrs Lee
Carman. If some kind soul will send
Us some pipe our cutting room will
be ready for occupancy and work
Since last reported a few more dol
lars have been added 70 the proceeds
Of the Red Cross benefit musical. and
they now have 800 clear. The chap
ter is most grateful 10 the Woman :
club FOR its splendid efforts in put
ting over" so successfully this enter
tainmenr
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
ASKS RETURN OF FLOUR.
Washington Administrator Appeals TO
Ill Who Have Excessive supply.

\ request that all citizens OF Wash
ington VINO have on hand an excessive
supply OF wheat flour return 10 the
dealers from whom they obtained it or
otherwise put on the market all of il
except a 30 days supply. was issued
Wednesday night by Charles Hebberd.
federal food administrator for Wash
ington. through county food admins
traitors of the state Owing 10 a prac-
tice among some citizens of buying a
years supply OF flour each fall. in
stances OF possession of excessive sup
plies have been discovered in many
part Of the state. Mr. Hebberd said
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
NON-~INEABLE SHIP
IS READY TO LFAVE
Walden Trip 0l Lucia i American
Answer o. Submarine Warfare.

-le I0a-sllka5le ship Lucia. load
ed and ready 10 take her chances
lrholr convey against the German
submarines. IS expected 70 leave the
port ot New York this week.
Her maiden rip is challenge OF
American ingenuity % German ruth
lessness and n0w awaits only the
formal report of the naval commis-
sion appointed b. Secretary Daniels.
which leaves Washington Monday
night for New York 70 make an in
spectlon u the vessel Tuesday morn
ing
30 drastic tests OF The Lucia will be-
made 0y This naval board. headed by
Rear Admiral A. P. Wi1terhalter. The
navy viii make merely irs own in-
spect-on Of The ouoying apparatus. a
multiplicity Of alright boats. Then
the vessel according 70 the shiDying
board officials. Will 20 out on the sea
tc brave the U-1oats.
sac viii 20 not as other vessels Quit
port slipping away under q close cen
sorshipl out openly. dehantly. herald
ed as q Yankee chip mot ship on The
shoulders Of the sea. seeking the most
hazardous test Of her contempt for
the underwater wolves i1 their own
hiding grounds
The Lucia was 10 have made this
test a few weeks ago, but Secretary
Daniels intervened with the appoint
ment Of his own inspection board 70
report on the nonsinkable contrivancs
installed by The ship protection COM
mittee Of the shipping board
This cOltriVance. consisting OF the
air and watertighr boxes or cells, 10
give q pre-Calculated buoyancy wheth-
er the ship be pierced BY one or more
torpedoes. is the invention Of william
T. DOnnelly a marine engineer Of New
York City.
The Lucia is a vessel OF 5000 tons
and was seized from Austria al New
Orleans. where she had been interned-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
Americans Ask Protection From Ne
hraSka PrO-GermauS.

The Nebraska state council Of de-
tense. and the federal department OF
justice Will Immediately investigate
conditions az Eustis. Neb.. where pro
Germans are said 10 be threatening
loyal Americans 10 such an extent that
a petition is in circulation asking Gov
ernOr Neville 70 send armed prOteC-
ton 10 that place. The state council
Of defense has sent three men 20
Eustis and Wednesday Special Agent
Eherstein OF Omaha. head Of the de-
partment Of justice in Nebraska. took
he affair up and said he would az
once send an investigator ID Eustis.
The Barrier. tonight and saturday
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
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RED CROSS NEEDS MONEY.

In another place in this issue
will be found a statement Of the
receipts and expenditures Of
the Power County Chapter Of
the National Red Cross. The
statement shows not only the
receipts and expenditures, but
gives an idea Of the work be-
ing done by the chapter There
is urgent need Of money for the
chapter before April /, and a
call upon the generosity of the
people is again being made
There is no more necessary
branch of war work than that
being done by the Red Cross.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-03-08
SNYDER RENAMED KAISER PEA.

George A. Line a big seed grower
of Springfield. writes the Press that
Arthur J. Snyder is the man who sus-
gested the changing Of the name OF
the Kaiser pea 70 McAdoo pea. His
letter follows
Springfield Idaho
March I. 1915
Dear Mr.. Barber.
notice in your last issues Of the
Press you had an article as 90 the
change in name OF the Kaiser pea %
the McAdoO
Mr. A J. Snyder Of Springfield sug-
gesred the change when the seeds were
being arranged for display al the state
seed show al Idaho Falls. Someone
said we should not have Kaiser peas
on display Mt Snyder suggested thar
We call them McAdoO peas and they
we're entered under that name The
seed men seemed TO think the chang
g good one. that nor even q pea should
bear the name Kaiser. II grown In
America
Your friend.
GEO A. LINE