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NOTICE TO REGISTRARS AND
REGISTRANTS

All registration officers are re-
minded that many registrants
will need assistance and advice i'm
filing out their registration afli-
davits and they are requested to
aid such persons in every proper
way. Registrants are not to be
treated as persons of evil dis
position and the registration Off
GERS are urged to deal with them
in a courteous and friendly man
ner.
No fees are to be charged or
gratuities accepted from regis
trants by registration officers for
administering oaths, or for any
other reason.
The record., 1918-01-29
GERMANY SAID TO BE
VERGlNc ON STARVATION


e following article, taken
from a southern Idaho paper, is
ln3 he'd at the request of one
- readers:
by Herbert A. Corey
-PARIS-The condition of the
German populace is pitiable. The
people cannot hold out much
longer. The suffering of the Ger
mans is wholly unrealized i'm the
allied countries. We believe the
next offensive will be the finish
of the war for Germany.
That was the statement of two
Americans who have just reached
France after travelling through
Germany from Russia. Permission
for the trip was granted them be-
cause German officials were
grateful for their care of German
prisoners in Russia. They were
the only beliggerants who have
recently been permitted to go into
Germany.
"Ihe German people are in
credibly haggard and hstless, as
we saw them through the ear
windows" they continued. "Thcy
seemed tired and detected. We
were not permitted to talk to any
except the train attendants, but
we were convinced by what we
saw that weakness caused by
semi starvation will soon bring
the resistance of the people to a
close. The stoppage of food from
the scandinavian countries was q
hard blow, and no food can CONT
from Russia, for another year, for
Russia herself is on the verge oil
starvation. Not only are her rail
roads demoralized, but there j,
real hostility among the people
toward the Germans.
Germans are refusing now tC
accept nearly a million tuber-
culOus prisoners taken by the
Russians, because the care OF
them would be a further drain
ON their exhausted resources
We are surprised at the failure
Of the people of the allied coun-
tries to understand the great
weakness of Germany
There has been renewed talk o.
German dictatorship. The two
travellers said they believed this
was evidence of the pressina
weakness of the situation.
The dictatorship would enable
the pan-Germans to repress moro
savagely the resistance of the
people exploited by the military
caste and the junkers. This is
the first genuine sign of German
& ke6Aapse.
The record., 1918-01-29

y. I. Morris.
Benewah
Ben McPeak, Ole Erickson, Jo-
seph Dunlap.
Lowell
A. R. Mcclellan, A. S. DeVoe.
Alder
I. H. Vroman, Patrick Lucy.
Chatoolet
b. L. Reitzel, Donald McDon-
aid.
EmIda
}. L. Carman. Henry Danielson,
=. K. Dawson.
@. A. Walker, Clark Renfro.
Sanders
Willis E. Nichols, L. l.. KOOntz,
n. A. Warren, Howard William
son.
st. Marles
Alfred Lindstrom, Ed. S. Kirk,
S NJ. Babbitt, Chas. Kelso, f. c..
Scott, J. P. Goodwin, James Abel,
w. b. McAfee, Harry Alcorn, A..
L. Stickney, Frank Gaskill, j. NJ.
Warren, Jack LennoX, j. A. Cole,
Walter Laws, James Marshall, f..
A. holland, Carl Lundt, E. M. War
rem, James Mcmillan, e. d.
Wright, +. A. Covey, A. ID. Camp
bell, Jerry McCarter, p. II. O'Reil-
ly, X. b. Wolfe, j. NJ. Lillig, Lee
Carlock.
College
e. G. Yates, p. L. Sweeney, p.
C. Mashburn, f. E. Lukens, Rob
ert SHELTON, Harry Gaines, Fred
ID Campbell, Charles Brebner, f..
NJ. Davis, Fred Haas, j. R. Nc
donald, (. f. Montandon, Fulton
Cook, Herman Saxton, w. l..
Geist, George Plour, II. NJ. Thos-
tcnson, E. M. Elliott, w. d. Wolfe,
II. G. Garland, E. l.. Clark, Chas.
H. Miller, b. A. Johnson, Dave
Wallace, R J. Dudley, j. X. Booth,
Jas. S. Melton, F. A. Empey, E. A.
Henderson, Ray b. Combs, Ralph
Brock, o. E. HALEY, VIM. F. Sar-
gent, Lee Carter, George O'Dwyer.
st. Joe
c. O. Fredrickson, Frank
Thierault, Fred S. Ramsey, Fred
Carlson, Frank E. Scott, Harry
Miller, C. J. Davis, Frank Drum
mond, VIM. f. C. Gaddan, f. H.
Tullis, H. w. Evans, G.. J. Rose,
A. d. Reid, Alfred Ducommun, A,
B. Allen, J. L. Buckley.
LoIo
P. A. Keisner, R. +. Riggs.
DeSmet
K. A. Squibb, l.. Il. Hubbard, Z.
w. Nichols, J. V. Allen, Robert V.
Miller, j. V. Elliott, w. A. Ohler,
$. Bruce, Albert Nixon, R. L.
Capps, John Delaney, J. M
Praisewater, Robert Rotramel
w. w. Kerns, B. R. Svensgaard
~. II. AIluS SLIOuB.
Plummer
N. A. HOisington, B. f. Acton
John Mcmillan, Robert E. Scott
S. M. Grindal, Howard R. Craw-
ford, L. E. Harter, Edwin NJ. Mot
tern, Jerome Bostwick, Arthur
Wood, F. M, Bloomhuff, f. N
McCaslin, w. D. Dibert, George
Mogg, Amos Vaughan, Robert E
Dow, A. B. Morrall, A. E. Schlat-
ter, Dave Williams, j. M. Perkins
Crist Leitz, D. B. Buchanan, V. A
Montgomery.
At this time the Board ad-
journed to meet Jan. 16, 1913
at 900 A. NJ.
J. r. MORAN, Chairman
Attest: Warren T. Shepperd,
Clerk
January 16, 1913.
Be it remembered that at thiI
time, Jan. i6, 1913, at 900 A. NJ.
the Board Of County Commission
ers OF Benewah County, met pur
suant to adjournment at ST
4 Maries, Idaho. Present:
James T. Moran, Chairman.
John w. SHELTON, COMMISSIONS
) Chas. T. Wells, Commissioner
< C. B. Moon, Deputy Clerk.
At this time the following bill
< were allowed and the Audito
h authorized to issue warrants i
e payment Of the same:
d Koch 4 Hair, Temporary All
- 10 Weaver, 500
n E. E. Woodward, Temporar
Aid Mrs. TOmlinsOn, 100
Z B. A. Moule, Labor Road 2, 5
t Shaw 4 Borden Co.. Supple
3 for On1cials, 1913
N Nal 1ulasE RuTiai Rappe
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CONTINUED from page p

ILUsUU
Gd8. Moon, Salary Deputy
AN -, Asnd. ist Natl. Blk,
10000
C. Moon, Salary Deputy
A0Sdc Asnd. ist Natl. Bk.,
1000
James T. Moran, Salary Com
missioner, Asnd. ist Natl. Bk.,
1888
Isabel M. Irvine, Mothers Pen
sion, Asnd. ist Natl. Blk, 27.OO
Mark Rochat, Labor Road 1,
Asnd. tst Natl. Bk., 400
Mark Rochat, Labor Road 1,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
WAR BOARDS HEADS
CALLED TO FRANCE
Baruch and Mccormick Sum-
noned by Wilson.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Bernard Ba-
ruch, chairman OF the War Industries
Board, and Vance Mccormack, chair
man OF the War Trade Board, are on
the eve of departure for Europe, IL be-
came known to-day, to play an active
part in the peace negotiations. 1t was
learned to-day that they had received
from the President confirmation of
plans they had discussed prior to the
Presidents departure and entailina
their presence in Europe for a consid-
cradle time.
Mr.. Baruch's function in connection
with the delicate and involved nego-
tiations will be connected for the most
part with the solution of economic
problems. He will occupy much the
same position in relati to the Amer
lean peace delegation as does Lord
Reading to the British delegation.
On account of the official ending of
the War Industries Board January l
IT is believed that Mr.. Baruch will re-
main here until then, leaving imme.
diately after.
Mr.. Mccormick will advise and give
information on blockade agreements
with the neutrals on trade.
1t is expected that Mr.. Baruch and
Mr.. Mccormick will sail from New
York on December 81 aboard the
Lev!athan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
GERMAN ELECTIONS
SET FOR JANUARY 10
Liebknecht Followers Hiss
Decision of Congress.

BERLIN, Dec. 1s (delayed) The Con-
gress OF Soldiers and Workmen's
Councils has decided that elections to
the National Assembly shall be held
on January 10. Those opposed to the
summoning OF National Assembly
poled only 40 votes out OF a total Of
240.
The changing of the Nate for the
elections from February 16, originally
agreed upon. to January 10 by this
virtually overwhelming majority was
greeted by loud applause from the
floor Of the house and Kisses from the
galleries, which were filled with sym
pathizers Of DR.. Karl Liebknecht,
leader OF the Spartacus group of So
cialists.
There had been nervous tension
throughout the day in the fear that
Liebknecht might attempt a coup to
dispense the congress. Nothing OF the
sort happened. however. the only in
cident being the withdrawal OF the
Independent Socialists as a protest
against a statement OF Hugo Hasse.
who contended the Cabinet would be
entitled to carry its measures. even
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
|DICKMAN PUTS BAN
ON COBLENZ CRITICS
Newspapers and Films Must
Do Own Censoring to Halt
German Propaganda.
ENDS TROUBLE BREEDING
American Commander Takes
Tighter Grip on Situation
in Occupied City.
BY the Associated Press.

CoBLENz, Dec. IT (delayed) Ger
man propaganda and the tendency TO
criticism Of conditions in the district
occupied by the American forces have
been abruptly checked by the estab-
l!shment Of a censorship by Major
Gen. Dickman upon the newspapers
and the theatres. His act was the first
indication that the Americans pur-
posed tightening their grip on local
affairs.
The regulations governing the press
we're made public formally, but those
which apply to the theatres were COM
municated orally by Col. r. H. Will
Jams. chief of the Intelligence Depart
ment, who also explained personally
to the newspaper owners what was ex-
pected OF them. The managers of the
theatres, ranging from opera to mo-
ton picture productions were informed
that there was no objection to their
giving performances except in cases
where attempts were made to inject
propaganda or criticism. either directly
or by innuendo into the productions.
Not even apparently friendly comment,
II 1t were otherwise undesirable, would
be tolerated, 1t was explained.
To the newspaper owners 1t was
pointed out that the question Of
whether they offended or not lay with
them-that the Americans would not
be bothered with censoring the publ
cations before they were issued. but
that the first six copies from the press
should be delivered to American Head
quarters. Meanwhile the running OF
OF the edition could be continued. II Il
we're then discovered that the regula
lions had been violated prompt punt
tive action would be taken.
A memorandum delivered to the
newspaper owners specifies that the
following matter shall not be pub
llshed:
IAN articles. editorials, dispatches
and news items which. from their ma
ture, are calculated to or might in
fame the people or incite them to dis
respect and disobedience or insubordl-
nation to the armies OF occupation.
Comment or articles which reflect
discredit upon the United states Gov
eminent or the Governments OF the
Allies or the military forces OF those
Governments"
Comparisons between the army COM
manders OF those Governments or the
military governments OF occupied ter
ritory Is forbidden. To obviate any
discussion OF regulations made by the
French or British forces II Is stated
specifically that nothing must he
printed relating to the regulations for
occupied territory outside the zone oc-
cupied by the Americans"
A further indication OF the intention
OF the American authorities 10 curt
any abuse OF their leniency was af-
forded by roundup OF discharged
German soldiers who had failed TO pro-
cure civilian clothes and by the arrest
Of n merchant who had been found
profteering in money exchange.
The merchant made the mistake Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
NORTHCLIFFE URGES
OPEN PEACE FARLEY
Supports Wilson as Foe of
Secrecy in Sessions.
Nv tho Associated Press.

PARIS, Dec 20. - Lord Northcliffe.
chairman of the London headquarters
Of the British Mission to the United
States, who is visiting Paris, gave to
the Associated Press to-day the follow
ing statement:
Nothing can be worse for the pros
poets of the coming conference than
an atmosphere OF secrecy and half
truths. Yet up to the present there
has been no official statement that the
mcmentous meetings about to take
place will he held In accordance with
President Wilson's expressed views on
tho question of open diplomacy.
THE days Of secret conclaves are
dead and gone. Clandestlne assemblies
are the harbingers OF intrigue, sus-
picion and possible deception. 1t
would be intolerable that the fate of
whole nations-great and small
should be decided in secret
Shalt the destinies of millions OF
peoples in all quarters of the globe
lie left to the tender mercies Of a
comparative handful OF delegates,
against whose cnactments there is no
public appeal? Such would be mock
ton of free nations which has been
fought for ard won in this war.
1.-THE British press and people may
be relied upon to support fully the
Presidents enlightened expression OF
opinion as to the need OF publicity
Mt the momentous meetings expected
to begin in Paris January 6. Surely
the world has suffered enough from
secret diplomacy to realize that med!-
nvalism Of that kind Is totally In
compatible with the conception OF a
league OF free nations. A great part
Of the Presidents popularity is due
to the knowledge that he hs the
father OF open diplomacy, which It was
understood would be the course
adopted at the Forthcoming sessions.
We, having learned enough Of the
,vil OF secrecy during the last four and
half years. therefore are alarmed at
rumors, which have not yet been Of
fcially contradicted, that the doings
of the peace conference are to be
wrapped in a black cloak Of silence.
80 far as the United States is con-
cerned, have been assured that
neither the French nor American Gov
ernments will exercise any control
over the cables conveying news OF the
proceedings OF the conference. except
such amount OF control az Is necessary
in rationing TO each newspaper and
news distribution agency. made obliga-
tory by the fact that the Atlantic ca
bles already are loaded beyond their
capacity"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
PREMIER SAYS SPAIN
FAVORS WILSON PLAN
Arrives in Paris to Confer
With Delegates.

PARIS, Dec. 20.-Count Romanones,
the Spanish Premier, arrived In Paris
to-day He comes for conferences
with President Wilson and represen-
tatives OF the Allies.
Our feelings toward America are
most friendly and most cordial, "
Count Romanones said TO the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press.
Public opinion throughout Spain is
favorable to the maintenance Of tho
best relations with America and the
feeling is that we must do our utmost
TO make them closer. Both the Gov
eminent and country are entirely
agreed on President Wilson's fourteen
points, and are especially in accord
concerning league OF nations, which
wholly agrees with Spanish ideals.
Indeed. Spain does not wish to be the
last to enter such n league.
II wish to insist on our determine
ton to make a league Of nations a
reality, and for this reason / have lust
appointed commission Of fourteen of
our most prominent citizens to study
all the problems connected Herewith -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
PUTS WAR BLAME ON
GERMAN CHANCELLOR
Dusseldorf Newspaper Ac-
quits Kaiser of Guilt.

LONDON. Dec. 20.-Some of the
German newspapers OF monarchical
tendencies are making a last desper-
ate effort on behalf of the ex-Kaiser
on the ground that no was not re-
sponsible for the war. The Dussel-
dorter Ndchrtchten prints the fol-
lowing appeal
IF Wilhelm should be arraigned
before court OF justice Edward VII.
and Car Nicholas should be invoked
to appear in his defence, not to speak
OF Sir Edward Grey, NJ. Sukhomlinoff.
the Grand Duke Nicholas, Jules Cam
bon and others.
Neither az German Emperor nor
as King of Prussia is Wilhelm re-
sponsible personally for acts OF state,
which are countersigned by the I'm
perial Chancellor.
III the German people desire TO
know who is responsible for the war
that is their affair solely. Until now
it has been considered n supreme deg
radiation for any country, be 1t Hayti
or Liberia, to extradite one of its sub
jects for the judgment Of foreign
Power. The Kaiser must not be ex-
tradited. Against such an act we as
Germans must fight tooth and nail"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
German Armies Raced
100000 Homes in France
Special cable Dsspdtch 10 TINS suN from
me London Times Serrice.

Special cable Dsspdtch 10 THR SuN from
me London Times Serriee.
Copyright 1915: all rights reserved.
PARIS, Dec. 20.-In the debate
to-day on the bill for war
damages Louis Dubois, Deputy
from the Seine, gave details Of
German destruction and robbery
in the northern district Of
France. In Rheims alone 10000
out Of $4,000 houses had been
RACED, he said.
The total number Of houses
destroyed he estimated at $780,
900. Machinery not taken away
was destroyed.
According to a report by the
budget commission, the total
damages are $500 million pounds
sterling $4,000, 900, 0O0)
divided into 800,000,000 ga, 000,-
000,000) for houses, 200, 200, 900
Isl, 000,000,000) for furniture,
400,000,000 (S2,000,000,000)
for damage to the fields and loss
in live stock, and destruction of
forests, S00,000,00O (S4,CO0,-
000,000) in industry and AGO.
100000 (s2,000,000,00O) in
public property.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
GERMAN AUSTRIANS
PROBE WAR CAUSE
National Assembly Prescribes
Proceedings to BE Taken
Against Authors.
DESTITUTION IN VIENNA
Babies Dying by Hundreds on
Account Of Shortage Of
Milk Supply.

VIENNA, Dec. 20.--The National As
sembly OF German Austria has adopted
a bill ordering an investigation into
the question of who was actually re-
sponsible for the war and prescribing
the proceedings TO be taken against its
authors.
Secretary of State Hanush made the
announcement to-day that because OF
the shortage OF coal $4,000 persons
were out of employment in Vienna.
LONDON, Dec. 2o.-Serious conditions
in Vienna because OF lack Of food and
textiles there are reported by the chief
OF the British mission to prisoners OF
war in Austria, now In the Austrian
capital, according to a Vienna des-
patch.
Starving mothers in the Austrian
capital are unable to obtain milk for
their children and the babies are dying
by hundreds, the message states. The
mothers are also without swaddling
clothes for their infants and are
obliged TO wrap them in rags or even
newspapers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
MISS MORTIMER PAYS S12,5OO.
Settles Suit Brought by Widow of
Man Her Motor Killed.

Miss Edith NJ. Mortimer. wealthy
young woman OF Wheatley Hills, L. L..
has settled for sl2,5O0 the suit for
100000 brought against her by Mrs
Tillie Damato of 81 Frost street,
Brooklyn. for the death OF her hus-
band in Flushing October 10 last.
Martin Damato was Druck and
killed by the automobile which Miss
Mortimer was driving when she
turned out to dodge truck at Broad
way and Linden street, Flushing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21

boastng that he had sold n soldier
marks for francs at twenty points be-
low the rate OF exchange fixed by the
srmy and had then further increased
his profits by reselllng at the bank.
There has been little OF this sort Of
thing, however, and so far. the public
appears disposed to conform with the
order that prices must be the same to
the Americans as to the Germans.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
MISS WILSON TOURS CAMPS.
Leaves TO Sing for America
TrOOps-Near Father Xmas,

PARIS, Dec. 20.-Miss Margaret VIII
son, daughter OF the President, has left
Paris for a concert tour OF thirty days
among the American troops in tho vi
cinity OF Chaumont, where American
headquarters is located
She is planning to sing Christmas
Day at Gondrecourt in the Mouse De-
partment, in the same region where
President Wilson will dino with the
American soldiers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
Prussia Dete.ted In Mains.
Special Gable Despatch TO The sus from the
London Times Service.

Copyright. 1915; all rights reserred
MANI. Dec. 20.-Detestation Of
Prussia in the occupied provinces OF
Germany is growing as the people
gradually recognize the truth of what
Gen. Fayolle has told them about the
infamous manner in which Germany
carried on the war. Prussia is their
scapegoat, and now that she is in the
dust they remember they have always
hated her in their hearts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
RULE IS BROKEN FOR
PRESIDENT WILSON
Continued from First Page

America must take in any big attempt
TO overthrow the Bolsheviki and re-
construct Russia, IL she takes a fur
Their share, must be a large one"
Newspapers here make extended
comments on the impending visit Of
President Wilson to England. The
Daily Nelcs expresses profound sat
isfaction over Mr.. Wilson's plan and
adds:
Every section Of the nation is eager
for an opportunity to display its graf
itude and admiration OF the Presi-
dents unfaltering idealism and stead
fastness Of purpose"
Wants Him 10 Meet People.
The newspaper. approving of King
! George remaining in London to honor
President Wilson. hopes, nevertheless,
| that the ceremonial aspect Of the visit
will be kept to the narrowest limits
consistent with its Importance. so that
| nothing may stand in Mr.. Wilson's
way preventing his coming in personal
contact with the people rather than
the rulers. 1t continues:
While the visit will give the people
| an opportunity to range themselves
publicly on his side II WILL also give
the President an opportunity. OF which
he will hardly fail to avail himself, Of
shortening the preliminaries which are
| occupying time that might be profit
ably devoted to actual conferences
with the Allies. These preliminaries
have not been formally begun"
The paper contends that II is neces-
sary to press forward to the negot!a-
| tons and name conditions of peace for
Germany and determine the future Of
! Russia.
only swift decisions by the Allies"
| II says. will enable Germany to re-
sumo something like her normal in
dustrial life and secure the survival Of
a Government capable OF executing the
conditions OF peace. Delay means an
| archy, and anarchy in Germany Is
fraught with greater perils for the
world than anarchy in Russia.
The condition OF Russia Is a mat
| ter upon which Mr. Wilson's voice can
carry greater weight than any other
| He has no material considerations to
| influence him and no question Of the
hondholder will affect his judgment.
| He presumably has full knowledge OF
the facts-which the people OF this
| country have not-and a straightfor-
ward declaration from him that the
Allies are taking the only course open
to them would dispel misgivings, which
Viscount Miners statement yesterday
| left unallayed."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
WILSON FELICITATED SMITH.
Wrote TO Governor-elect. but DId
Not Give Out Letter.

President Wilson wrote Il letter -
Alfred f. Smith. the Goverror-e.e.t
congratulating him upon his success
at the polls soon after it became Ger
tain that the Tammany candidate hal
won. so it became known through an
announcement at City Hall yesterjas.
The President did not give the letter
out in Washington, preferrIng 10 leave
the matter to Mr.. Smith.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21

President Wilson will be assured of
n great popular welcome to England"
says the Chronicle. "It Is perfectly
certain, If the future peace is TO be
really founded on permanent basis.
there must be closest cooperation be-
tween the two great English speaking
Powers. This will be needed to safe
guard and develop the peace that is
arranged
THE initial requisites exist-good
will and common purpose-but every
opportunity must be taken 10
strengthen them by mutual knowledge
and mutual understanding IL a full
harvest is to be reaped."
Asserting that Mr.. Wilson has done
much to promote harmony between
England and America. the newspa per
says: I'VE do not wish to prejudice
his position by calling him a great
Englishman, but that is, in fact. how
millions OF Englishmen regard him"