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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-09-19
ADMIT GUILT AND
ARE ORDERED
TO PRISON
BEECHER WARD HIGGINS, WHO
SET FIRE TO HAYSTACKS,
GETS TO 10 YEARS
ONE FOR HORSE STEALING
James Harmon VIII Have From Two TO
Fourteen Years to Repent for
Having Stolen Steed

Beeeher Ward Higgins on Tuesday
pleaded guilty before Judge Scales in
the district court to the felony charged
preferred against him, following hia
surrender, a few weeks ago, to the
sheriff and his confession that he set
fire to two stacks of hay, the property
of A. A. Nurss, south of Grangeville.
Higgins was sentenced to from five to
ten years in the state penitentiary at
Boise. He previously had served term
in the penitentiary from Idaho county,
and it is said before that was in prison.
He is % years old.
Admits Theft of Horse.
James Harmon, also young man,
pleaded guilty before Judge Scales to
charge of grand larceny, and was sem
fenced to from two to fourteen years in
the state penitentiary. He stole horse
belonging to Miss Margaret Sweet,
county superintendent of schools, and
was later apprehended near Adams
Camp, while headed for Montana.
The September term of the district
court win be convened here by Judge
Scales Monday morning. Six criminal
and a number of civil cases appear on
the calendar.
One criminal case, that of the state
VS.. Henry Soards, appears ON the cal
endar, but Soards is dead. He was muir
dered near Whitebird last April.
Seven divorce suits are scheduled,
Here is list of cases;
Criminal Cases.
State of Idaho VS.. Ira E. Smith EN-
bezzlement; out on bail.
State of Idaho vs.. Henry Soards
Grand larceny.
State of Idaho VS.. Clarke McGaffee.
Ipdictemnt by grand jury. Assault with
intent to commit murder; on bail.
State of Idaho vs. J. L. Gross. Arson;
defendant in custody
State Of Idaho VS.. Caleb Smith. AS
sault with intent to commit rape; on
bail
State of Idaho VS.. James Oliver. As
sault with deadly weapon; on bail.
Civil Cases.
o. E. Ryder vs.. A. Nepean. Suit for
money.
w. A. Grunewald VS.. Northern Pacific
Ry. Co. Suit for damages.
Julius Won Bargen VS.. A. j. Was
muth, ct al. Suit for recovery of
money. Appealed from probate court.
A. B. Holbert VS. We're Pennecard. Suit
on note.
j. H. Lamb vs. c. B. Moore. Suit for
recovery of bond money
We're Penneeard vs.. R. NJ. Tombleson.
Suit on contract
S. S Galloway VS. A. NJ. sotin. Suit
for money.
Idaho State Life Insurance Co. vs..
Warren S. Moore. Suit on note.
Harriet A. Lane VS.. William L. Lane.
Divorce.
w. A. GrunewalJ VS.. Phil Meinen.
Suit for money.
Northern Pacific Railway Co. VS.
Idaho County, ct al. Suit to recover
axes.
David Yates vs.. Pearl Yates. Divorce.
Emery Owens, as trustee VS.. G.. A.
Anderson. Claim and delivery.
Margaret L Telcher VS.. F. Fl. Meader,
It al. Foreclosure of mortgage.
A. D. Slower VS.. May Slower. Divorce.
Allie A. Hinkley VS.. Basil D. Hink-
ey Divorce.
H. F. Notbohn VS.. Mines Co., Ltd.
foreclosure of mortgage
J. H. Lamb vs.. George F. Mackey, ct
u. Suit for interest in mining pro-
oerty.
Maude Lamb vs. Nicholas Lamb.
Divorce.
Ida A. Oliver vs. P. P. Reynolds, ct al
Suit on note and mortgage.
I
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-09-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
NEWS PIRACY CASE PRESENTED BEFORE
 U. s. SUPREME COURT

Washington, May 2.--Arguments in proceedings brought in an effort to have set aside iniunctions restraining the international News Service, or Hearst service, from printing news dispatches of the Associated Press, began today in the supreme court. The opening argument was made by sam ue1 Untermeyer representing the Hearst service who will conclude to- morrow. after which Frederick M. Lehman will present the Associated Press side of the suit. Senator John- son of California will close for tho Hearst service.
 MT. Untermeyer attacked especially the contenton of the Associated Press that news has property value. ard charged that if the lower court in- functions are sustained the Associatei Press will be allowed to become "despotic monopoly
 He argued that publication of news destroys the claim to it as property, and that the International News Serv- ice or any other organization is at lih- erty to make use of news matter once it has been published on bulletin board.
 Admitting that the International News Service had been guilty ot seii- ing news sent out by the other orgatii- zation, the attorney insisted the As- sociated Press had been guilty of the same practice, despite affidavits ot employees of the Associated Press dc- nying t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
Little Clique Of Senators, Including HardlUick, Finding Fault With Sedition Measure

loyal, and l confess mat 1 have been unable 10 see the disloyalty that the postoffice dedpartment found in taking the action. This action would put a censorship over the people of the Unit ed States until public opinion could not be declared to exist"
 Senator King of Utah said he con ceded that the power to shut out ln- nocent mali is given the postmaster general The section was written in, he added, because there are certain criminal anarchists in the United States, and the l. w. W. for instance, to wnom money IS sent by mail and when men like William Haywood are prosecuted, large funds are raised by contributions sent through the mail. The authority is de- sired to shut that out, and make the transmission ineffective."
 Senator Nelson declared this dis loyal propaganda thar goes in sealed packages must be stopped"
 Senator Shoot Of Utah replied that II the section were confined to first-class mail, he would vote for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
Intense Artillery Actions Are in Progress at Various Points on Line and Some
 Local Infantry Attacks Are Made
ENEMY MUST SOON RESUME HIS DRIVE OR ACKNOWLEDGE DEFEAT
Every Day That Huns Delay Gives Advan- tage to Foch in Strengthening Defense.
 Hindenburg Has Met Second Verdun
By the Associated Press

stripping the decisive battle the battle front of Europe In session of the military mtee of the Congress Secretary of War Baker Major General March chief of staff and Provost Mar ha General Crowder have asked Congress the Pres dent blanket authority increase the United States whatever may necessary the This country has nearly 2000000 under and the army ap propraon bill for this year would provide of this number to ,0O0, ,OOO.
 While Americas
 
 battle lines continues The German attacks the Ypres and
 
 lere broken forth they outa
  positions ito ls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03

Washington, May 2.-Opponents of the sedtion bill with its drastic penalties for disloyal acts and statements argued in the Senate today that the measure as agreed to in conference would restrict legitimate freedom of speech and lio- erty of the press. Action on the con ference report was deferred until to- morrow
 Criticism eentered on provision au- thorizing the postmaster general to de- eide what is nonemaiable matter and the action of the eonferees in elimiaat- ing the Senate amendment which would exempt truthful statements made with good motives from the bills restrictions
 Senators Borah Of fdaho and Hardwick of Georgia led the attack. Senators Walsh or Montana andsNelson of Min nesota declared the apprehensions pre- scented Unfounded
 You enable the postmaster general to say what newspapers may live, said senator sorah. T have seen newspa pers and magazines excluded from the mail during the past six months as 1is-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
Wilson's Buy-Another-Bond Slogan Was Means of
 Reaping Great Harvests
DALLAS DISTRICT NOW
 CLAIMS TO HAVE GONE OVER ITS MINIMUM
Atlanta 70 Per Cent Ready on Actual Figures Turned In-Secretary McAdoo
 Is Confident

Washington, May :. Only 49,000,000 remains to be sub- scribed to the third Liberty Loan to reach the $3,000,000,- 900 minimum goal, and a head quarters statement tonight said .sthe prospects for an oversubscription are consid- cred hopeful. The total re- ported tonight was S2,751,3 ,360,- 700, which did not include sub scriptions obtained today. It was an addition of $172,000, 1000 in the last 24 hours.
 The multitude of small subscriptions pouring into local leadquarters today, stimulated by the appeals to buy ar- other bond" and match the Presi- dent created genuine enthusiasm among treasury officials who consider the moral effect of big subscription roll quite as much as a huge pool Of national credit after peace is declared.
 The movement to get individuals to buy $50 bonds to keep pace with President Wilson, who subscribed for a Baby Bond" after already buying all he felt able to pay for, grew beyond bounds planned by originators of the feature, and telegrams received today characterized it as the distinctive campaign of the third loan" Secretary McAdoo and others engaged in furthering the cam paign firmly believe said the headuuar- ters report tonight, that the American people will come forward in the last two days of the campaign, as they have done in previous loans. and turn in very large subscriptions. The number of subscribers is source of great satisfaction. It now is much larger than the number obtained
 (Continued Page Ninc)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
ROLL IF HONOR

Washington. May :.-The casualty list today contained 96 names, divided ns follows:
 Killed in action. IT; died of wounds, 2; died of accident, 2; died of disease, :; died of other causes, 5; wounded severely. :; wounded slightly, 60; miss ing in action. 2.
 Seven officers are named. Lieut.. Clayton (. Ingersoll died ms a result of an accident; Lieuf. August Leo Sundvali died from wounds; Lieuts. John R. FeeEel and Frederick .R. Stokes were wounded severely and Capt. Frank j. Abbott and Lftus. Will r. LOvett and Edward $, Swecn- son were wounded slightly.
 Capt. Francis J. CahiII and Litus. Samuel Miller and Robert H. Jeffrey, previously reported missing, are now reported to be prisoners.
 The list follows:
 Killed in Action
 Segt. Fred Mitchell. Corp Louis Ober- man, Horseshoer Ira c. Watkins, Privates Stanley Dobosz., John S Cunninghan, George A. Fairchild. Frank w. Ferraro, Joseph Francis. Arthur C. Franz. Daniel L. Romeri, Jacob Tompovorowski.
 Died of Disesse
 Corp Robert NJ Wilcox. Privates Manly D. Jackson, Richard w. Judd, Clarence F. Kelley. Louis Page, Harold F.. Row. land. Luigi Tallaraco.
 Died of Accident
 Lieut.. Clayton c. Ingersoll, Privatcs Forest A. Ripley, George F. sanderson.
 Died of Wounds
 Lieut.. August Leo Sundvall Private Roy Dixon.
 Privates Michael F. St. John, Carl Lygdman, Charles A. Winner.
 Severely Wounded
 Lieuts John R. Feege. Frederick B. Stokes; Corps. Thomas F. Byron, Kenneth w. Lowell; Privates Edward D'Olic. Jo seph R. Gemski. Raymond E. Jordan.
 Slightly Wounded
 Capt Frank J. Abbott, Leutenants. Will F. Lovett, Edward $. Swensen; Corps William J. Degrenia. Raymond Eckels, Arthur C. Haynn, Carleton M. 'Patriquin, William H. Turner. Michael J. Quinn. Sergeant Warren E. Clark, Mechanic David Goldsmith, Cook John A. Ansalone. Privates Ralph R. Andrews. Harry Atterian, Harry Baierlein, Clar- ence C. Basset, Fred A. Baeulieu, Mathew J. Boyle. Harry J. Burgott. John NJ Canavan, George J. Champagne Frank E. Curtin Walter Darling, Ovida $. Dav- ignon. George Demo, George Doucette, Malcolm C. Eaton, Kenneth w Farnham, John R. Fitzgerald. Thomas M. Fitzger- aid, William A. Flynn. Lawrence w.. Foster. Romeo~O- Gagner. Thomas V. Gardner. Jerome G. Gilbert, stanton Glover. Charles Haid. Joseph Fl. Henebry, Carsten Jensen. Eugene w. Jones. Robert A Joy. Lorne w Rays. George Heating, Michael J Kelly, Lloyd R. King, Henry A. Lamothe. Adelard Lepage. Joseph H. Leslie George F. Libby. William F. Nc Kay. Thomas J. Maher, George Merlow, Ralph D. Phinney, Harold K. Porter, Robert l.. Reid. Horace G. Staniland, El- mer N Tingley, Charles E. Twombley, Arthur w Wilson. Joseph r. zielinski
 Missing in Action sCorp James c. Lee, Privates Henry J. Hauflaire, Sidney c. Kinch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
BIRMINGHAM NAMED LABOR
 BUREAU HEADQUARTERS

Washington, May 2.-(Special) Headquarters for the Sixth district of the national employment service will be located in Birmingham. it is learned today. The district embraces the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida Mis- sissippi and Louisiana
 Cliff Williams of Meridian. Miss has been appointed chief of the district and will transfer his residence to Bir- mingham, George B, Tarrant Is diree- tor of the Alabama division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-BIanket authority tO increase the army Is asked by Baker. offensive in France lulis, and ale lies are awaiting resumption hy Gcrmens in absolute confidence. No lack of boats on City of Athens caused loss of life. OversubscriptiOn to loan Is now indicated.
 War department to print addresses in casualty lists. 7-Ettts addresses Mississippi lawyers O-Elcctrochemists at Muscle shoals.
 LOCAL NEWS 3--Thrift campaign to he aggresssSc. 5-Dr. Barnwell says there is dan ger in certain influences abroad. Bond and three-mill tax issucs to he featured today. Mrs. Prince tells of conditions in wnr-tOrn France.
 Chaplin tells how boys in France enjoy tobacco sent them.
 FEATURES 4--Editorial comment. 6-Society and Dolly Da1rymple. -SpOrts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
AMERICA STRIPPING FOR REAL ACTION Greet Offens;ue Lls, But Allied Armies Auditing
 Resumption By Germans With Utmost Confidence
Huns Spread FaLsehood 10 Lay Foundation 10 Justify
 Sinking U.S. Hospital Ships

London. May 2.-The German wireless, which few days ag" sent out a dispatch alleging that American nviators were crossing to Europe on hospital ships, reit- crates these charges in a longer dispatch today. The reason for the emphasis placed on this false charge by the Germans. it is pointed out here, probably is that they nrc laying the foundation foI justification at n later date of the torpedoing of American hospital ships, in case any such ships are put in the transatlantic service to carry home invalided soldiers It may be recalled that similar charges were spread broadcast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03

The Germans must attack soon, acknowledge their defeat in tn cir ambitious attempt utterly to crush the allied armies.
 The present phase of the battle is not unlike that before yerdun, two years ago, after the first Ger man rush had been stopped and even attempts to carry local ob- jectives had met with defeat.
 Germany has lost heavily. but the Emperor still bas reserves to throw into the fight. The defeat Monday on the Meteren-yoorme- zcele line southwest of Ypres has taught the Germans that the allies are prepared to stand their ground and there seems little inclination at the present moment to renew conflict which threatens to be dis astrous.
 The reports that Czech soldiers, deserting from the Austrian army, Nnow are fighting with the Italians, has been followed by a dispatch saying that Rumanians who had been captured by the Italians have asked permission to fight against the Austrians and thnt they arc now on the firing line.
 The British forces in Palestine have recaptured Es-SaIt, n village from which they retired three weeks ago under pressure from a superior force of Turks and Ger mans.
 Berlin report says that the fortress of SebastopoI has been Oc- cupied by the Germans. This was expected after the capture Oe SimferOpol last week.
 Ukrainian peasants deputies arc reported to have ovcrthrOwn the g6yernmcnt of that republic. This report follows closely dispatci, saying that many Ukrainian offi- cinIs had been imprisoned by the GermanS for cOnspiring against the military authorities of the central powers. The new regime has announced that it will carry out the provisions of the Brest- Litovsk treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
PATRIOTISM THE KEYNOTE OF MEET
 OF METH0D|STS
Mention of the Presidents s Name Causes Applause of Ministers-BishOpPrays
 for Victory in War

Atlanta, May 2.-Patrlotism as we'll as religious fervor, per meated the opening session here today of the eighteenth quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, which convened for ses- sions that are expected to last through three weeks.
 Applause greeted the first mention of President Wilson's name by Bishop E.. R. Hendrix, presiding officer, in his introductory remarks, which were fol- lowed by Bishop R. w. L.ambuth. with the prayer of invocation. Victory for American arms was asked by Bishop Lambuth. who prayed that neither malice nor hatred should fill the hearts of the American people after peace is declared.
 All members of the college of bishops were present when the conference was called to order except James Il. Me Coy of Birmingham and Joseph '. Key of sherman, Texas. Bishop Mccoy was prevented from attending by serious operation ne underwent recently, While Rishop Keys absence was due to the in firmities of old age. Another member, Bishop II. C. Morrison of Leesburg. Fla, at the orening session requested that he he retired from active service De- cause of age.
 FIRST BUSINESS PRESENTED
 Tho first business presented to the conference following the reading of the r,piscopai address was a resolution ps Hev P. H. Lynn of Fayette. Mo. on hehalf ,f the Missouri delegation. voic- ing indorsement of President Wilson 4 s,,bstitute, more far-reaching in its scope was offered, however. by Dr. John @. Wilson of Greenwood, S. C., ana after brief discussion it was decided to name committee to prepare reso- lutions 10 be presented to the confer ence later.
 rhe Rev. A. F. watkins, president ot MilIsaps college Jackson, Miss. was elected conference secretary and the rules of the 1914 general conference were adopted temporarily, to be amended at a later session.
 EPISCOPAL ADDRESS
 Bishop Collins Denny of Richmond, Va, was selected to read the Episcopal address, the feature of the opening ses- sion. When he reached that part of the address relating to the war the bishop was frequently interrupted by out bursts of aplause from all sections of the auditorium. Methodists were urged not to forget prayers for the soldiers and the task of furnishing them relig- ious oversight and counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
HAVE GOOD
 REPORT FROM BIRMINGHAM

Washington, May 2,- Special. )--Of- ficial statement of the treasury depart ment tonight contains the following:
 Encouraging reports came, from the Atlanta district today indicating that Birmingham, whose quota was s4000,- 900, has reached s7,000,0
 The treasury department has unof- ficial information which makes it hope that Birmingham will subscribe S10.- 100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03

about British hospital ships as a prelude to torpedoing them.
 The British admiralty has all ready denied the charges that American aviators were crossing on hospitol ships, saying;
 'No hospital ship. British or American, has ever carried any body hut invnlids and the neces- sary medical staff. The American naval authorities state that they have some aviators who were m the allied ambulance service in France before the United States came into the war. but even in such cases. these men crossed the Atlantic in ordinary ships, taking their full chances of being tor pedOcd."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
BIRMINGHAM MAN. s 10 BE ASSISTANY TO JUDGE ADVO9ATE Appointment of Frank s. White, IT,, to Army Place
 to Be Announced RETURNING TO ESTABLISH BUREAU Birmingham to Be Headquarters for Employment Service for Sixth
 District Under Meridian,
 Miss, Man
By HUGH ". ROBERTS.

Washington May 2.-(Special) Frank s. White. Jr., well-known Bir- mingham attorney. will be appointed assistant judge advocate to the judge advocate general.
 This will necessitate the temporary residence in Washington of the ap- pointee.
 The decision of the judge advocate general to appoint MT. White was sub mitted to Senators Bankhead and Un- derwood and received their approval
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
RESERVES HALF EXHAUSTED
HEAVY BOMBARDMENT

British Headduarters in France, May e-(via Ottawa.)-Early this morning the Germans heavily bombarded with gas shells and high explosives the allied po- sitions west of Morris and the area around yillers- Bretonneux. There was no infantry action
 The allies have been profiting by the lull to prepare to meet any fresh enemy effort.
 During Wednesday the British carried out successful enterprise south of the Aflere, advancing the front over width of nearly half mile to depth of 40o yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-03
BLANKET AUTHORITY
 ID INCREASE ARMY IS ASKED BY BAKER BEFORE COMMITTEE

Washington, May 2-Blan-
 ket authority for the President
 to increase the army to what
 ever size may be necessary to
 win the war was proposed to the House military committee 1 in executive session today by
 Secretary Baker, Major Gen
 erai March, acting chief of staff,
 and Provost Marshal General Crowder. An administration measure amending the selective draft act to provide for this
 grant of power will be prepared
 immediately and prompt action
 on it asked.
 1 Secretary Baker told the committee II would be unwise to set any limit
 on the number of men who could be ! called to the colors and that the grant l ing of complete discretionary authority to the President to increase the size 1 or the army as rapidly as transporta- 1 ton and equipment facilities may war 1 rant would have a great psychological effect on the enemy by showing how thoroughly the nation is throwing all 1 it's resources into the conflict.
 ITO PROVIDE TWO MILLION MEN l The army appropriation bill this year. MT. Baker said, should provide for approximately S,oo0,O0o men. in- cluding the nearly 100000 now under arms but this should not be accepted as any fixed limit to the number of | men to be called within the year Sup
 plemental appropriations. he said, will be usbmitted as the army is increased OUTLINES REASONS Secretary Baker also outlined to the committee today the reasons why he | opposes house amendments to the Sem ate resolution to change the basis of draft quota from state population to the number of men in Class unGer which states would be given credit for | men who have volunteered for service in the army and navy. He said such credits would be fair if the basis was l to be state populations, but that they would not be fair with the basis tie number of men in Class because then some states would have to furnish no draft men. while others would have to furnish very high percentage. PRESIDENT CHANGES MIND When the resolution to change the draft quota basis was before the House, Pres ident Wilson wrote Chairman Dent, of the military committee. supporting tSe volunteer credits plan, but he was repre- scented today as having changed his mind in view of the inequity that would re- suit. It is understood that he will write
 Chairman Dent asking the House to re- cede from it's insistence on it's amend
 ments. TO BE OPPOSITION
 There were indications today that an administration bill to grant unlimited power to the President to increase the size of the army will meet with oppo- sition. Chairman Dent has not aban-
 doned the bill he prepared without con-
 sultation with the war department which
 would limit the number of men now drafted or to be hereafter A'afted' to
 100000, and he intimated today that it
 would be incorporated into the army ap-
 propriation bills.