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The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
RENT PROFITS
'HUMBUG,' SAYS
GEORGE EVANS
West End Delegate De-
nounces Profiteer Bill;
Associations to Oppose.

Following q spirited discussion. a
resolution expressing disapproval of
the johnson prodteering bill was re-
ferred to the COMMITTEES on Leglsla-
ton, for action, carrying instructions
for the committee to do all possible
to defeat the measure, at a meeting
of the Federation of Citizens Asso-
Citations last night, in the District
Building.
The resolution was offered by Jesse
C. Suter. Discussion on the PROPOSE
ton lasted several minutes, during
which time President Charles ).
Shreve characterized the measure as
most ridiculous" George H. Evans,
of the West End Citizens Association,
said that this talk about profiteering
in the matter Of rents was all hum
bug"
says War Hits Landlords
- Everything connected with the
maintenance of houses has risen in
price. Coal alone has increased from
S.S5 per tone to 5000. There Is no
such exorbitant prohteering." de-
clared Mr.. Evans.
The resolution reads:
BE Il resolved: That the Fedora
proves the Johnson bill entitled "a
bill to prevent extortion, to improve
taxes on certain incomes In the Dis
trict and for other purposes"
I'VE consider this proposed legisla-
ton as being unjust and inequitsble
and not affording q practical remedy
for the supposed evils 1t Is intended to
eradicate.
Resolved. that . protest be filed
with the proper committees of the
Senate and House Of Representatives
and that the committee on laws and
legislation OF this association is here
by Instructed to do everything possi-
BILE to defeat this bill"
Some dissension arose regardins
the wording of the last clause,
wherein the committee Is instructed
to night the measure. Several tfnem-
bers, without taking the floor, con-
tended that no instructions had
been decided upon by the meeting.
Jesse G. Suter also introduced q
resolution expressing the gratinca-
tion OF the federation on receiving
the news of the recovery of Will
liam Nick. Clayton. who has been
Ill for some months.
The following committee chair
men were appointed: Herman A.
Phillips. membership: Jesse c. Su-
ter, education; George H. Russell.
charities and corrections: Jesse
Crawford, public health; William
Nick. Clayton, public utilities; Ed
ward F. Colladay, law and legisla-
ton; Edward E. Clement, special
committee on finance for war work:
Jesse p: Crawford. special commit
tee on public service.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
Collegiate Club Gives
Dance and Entertainment

Successful and enjoyable to an un-
usual degree was the formal dance
last night under the auspices OF the
collegiate Club at the New Ebbit
hotel.
Many out-of-town guests were In
attendance. and a musical program
Of . high order contributed much to
the occasion.
The Collegiate Club includes In Its
membership representatives Of thirty
four American colleges and universi-
ties. A large number Of the men are
army ofiicers and experts engaged
here In scientific work
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
Cheerful Astrologer
i Predicts Another War

New York, Feb. Ie.-'The United
States Is due for another war in
1872" is the announcement of Prof.
Gustav Meyer. the Hoboken, N. ], as
trologer. He states the new war will
last seven years and will be q labor
and capital war.
Meyer thinks the present conflict
viii end In some unexpected manner
In April. II It continues after that
date It Is due to last until January.
1920.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
Caruso Pays SIS, 900
For 1917 Income Tax

New York. Feb. 16.-Enrico Caruso,
the worlds most famous operate
tenor has Just paid the government
$4,000 income tax for 1917. This sum
Is not the tax on his salary from the
Metropolitan Opera House alone but
from HIS returns from phonograph
records and his appearances In con-
certs.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
BALDWIN APPOINTED
HOUSING DELEGATE
viii Represent Washington at Phila-
delphia on War Problems.

william H Baldwin. director of
the District Council Of Defense
yesterday was named delegate to
represent the Washington Chamber
OF commeres AZ = one-day confer
enes on war housing to be held in
Phiiadeiphia. Feb. Is. under the
auspices of the Nation Il Housing
Association.
President A Leftwich Sinclair. Of
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17

or. Mays Treatment conquers worst case. q.
spilepsy, Spasms, Conyulsions. Nervous Disor.
lers. Generous s2.oo bottle sent ne. srArs "a,
2R.M. =. NAY. 80 ElAzL 81, NEW. .yoRI
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17

The most valuable woman in the
government" is, the way Miss Sue
Dorsey. who has just been made
assistant paymaster in the navy. is
described by, Rear Admiral Samuel
MCGOWAN. navy paymaster general.
Miss Dorsey keeps track of the 1900
navy pay officers and assigns them
to the various ships. She knows
just how well each pay officer does
his work. She is the. only woman
McGowan ever recommended for .
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
DILES DON'T BE CUT
Fuhn6O Until You Try This

WonderfuI Trestment.
The internal method
on treatment is the correct one, and
physicians and surgeons. Ointments.
salves and other local applications
give only temporary relief.
II you have piles In any form write
for FREE sample of Page,s Pile
Tablets and you will bless the day
E. 3. Peges 1eoAs Main ST. llershalIs
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17

British Museum contains the old
est examples Of Chinese writing In
the form Of animals bones inscribed
with characters.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
INSTALLING
PUMP PLANT
Water to be Lifted from Canyon Canal
for 81 Acres

Charles L. Gamage is in the pump
ing business again. He is installing a
plant to irrigate 27 acres of his East
Slope ranch which lies above the Can
yon canal.
The equipment consists of a six
horse power gasoline engine and a
centrifugal pump. Water is lifted
from the Canyon canal 40 feet. Mr..
Gamage's experience with pumping
plants would fill book of mighty
reading if told in his in
imitable style, verbatim ad literatum,
a phrase that possesses wide latitude
in the use of the English language as
she is spoke in Texas. But Charlie
is positive that he has the right
system this time. But wait until the
engine balks, as gas engines do some
times, and then watch the smoke.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
BUYS OUT THE PARENT
STORE
w. ID. Howell Takes Over PiOn-
eer'S Boise Store and is
Sole Owner

w. D. Howell, manager of the
Pioneer Furniture Company's store in
this city since it was opened, has
bought out his partners and is the
sole owner of the Boise and Emmett
stores. The deal involves some
$4,000.
Mr. Howell went to Boise yesterday
to take charge of the business. The
stock in the Boise store will be closed
out. The Emmett store will be con-
tinued upon larger and better scale
than ever before.
Since opening the new store here,
Mr. Howell has been very successful
and has done a larger business than
the parent store. The stock here will
be largely increased in all lines. Mr..
Howell expects to be in Boise for
several weeks.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Soldiers Have Paper

A copy of "The Stars and Stripes, u
a newspaper published for and by the
soldiers of the AmericanExpeditionary
Forces in France, was received here
yesterday. 1t is publishd in France
and is issued every Friday. Under
the heading of "My Hearts Desire"
the following is given as showing
what the boys yearn for: One of the
base hospital Y. M. C. A. secretaries
gathered "his boys" around him one
night in big hut and asked them:
"What do you desire most tonight ?"
The following replies are recorded:
"To hear the ring of the old front
door bell back home"
"a letter from my pineapple
"A full-grown locomotive whistle" Z"
can Ostermoor mattress"
"a change of menu"
"a hot shower"
"My Christmas boxes"
"a tango"
"To see the smiling face of the town
clock"
"One crack at the Kaiser"
"a stack of Dina's fiap-jacks."
''To shoot a game of pool at
Georges"
ga promenade in my Spring suit on
Fifth Avenue"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Red Cross at Letha

Three members of the local chap
ter-Mrs. Stokesbery, Mrs. Gamage
and Mrs. Shropshire-went to Letha
Friday to visit the Red Cross chapter
there and give them instructions. The
meeting was held in the Baptist
church and was attended by 21 will
ing and enthusiastic workers. Forty
one garments were made up that day.
A fine dinner was served at noon.
The Letha Red Cross is a live wire.
During the winter they turned in 81
pillows, besides doing considerable
other work. During the meeting Fri
day, Newell & Stegner, merchants of
that place, donated to the cause two
large boxes of underwear, which were
received.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Patriotic Meeting

A patriotic meeting has been ar
ranged for Sunday evening, with DR..
Krikorean, an Armenian missionary
of wide renown, as the speaker. The
meeting will be held in the Methodist
church, and all the churches will unite
in dispensing with the usual evening
services. The choral union will furn-
ish the music. Everybody is invited.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
MANY new HOUSES ARE
GOING UP
Splendid Type of Modern Houses
Being Built in all Parts
of City

The Emmett man who spends all
his time between his home and place
of business has but little idea of the
growth of the residence portion of
the city. New residences are going
up everywhere, north, south, east and
west. They are all good houses, too,
the modern type of architecture and
in most cases modern in equipment.
To enumerate all of them would be
quite job. Here are few:
Lou Burton is building a modern
bungalow on Johns avenue, north of
the F. A. DeClark residence.
F. ]. Edwards new cottage on Nc
Kinley, between Main and First
streets, is receiving it's finishing touch
es. Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Bowen, of the
Cash Bazar, will occupy it when COM
pleted.
Bert Bullock's new bungalow on
First street, is new type of that
favorite style of dwelling. The build
ing will be completed early next
month.
Fred Amsbaugh's new bungalow
west of the canal on Third street is
nearly ready for occupancy. Fred de-
clares he has them all beat when it
comes to built in conveniences and de-
vices.
And Adam Steinbower says he will
nave his new cottage completed by the
time the war ends. He built the fue
his week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
SUBURBAN NOTES

Last Wednesday, March 20 was the
birthday of Miss Fern Robinson anc
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith and theii
young friends being wise to the oc-
casion undertook to surprise them, but
the young lady was too sharp for
them. After taking stock of the in
vited guests, it was found that they
were too numerous to be well enter
tained in a private home, so the pri-
vilege was given them of holding their
party in the L. d. S. church. Games,
extemparaneous speeches and songs
were the order of the evening. A de-
licious lunch was served by Mrs. Smith
and Mrs Robinson, hot oysters find
ing their way in the menu.
John Dewey and family of Letha
were visitors at the J. c. Dewey home
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Borup were
surprised by visit from
their parents and brothers from Boise
Sunday. One brother leaves shortly
for the training camp, and came to
say good bye.
Mrs. ]. C. Dewey, who has been
very sick with erysipelas, is improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCuan and little
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Arkens
motored to Caldwell last Sunday call
ing on relatives and friends.
Mrs. H. R. Dewey left last Mon
day for Bull to join her husband.
They expect to make their home there
,or while.
Mrs. Harry Stanley was pleasant
Y surprised by tie arrival of her sis
Ter and baby from Carthage, Mo.
They expect to make their home In
Emmett. The little daughter of Mrs.
Stanley, who has been suffering with
,ye trouble, is improving under the eff
icient care of specialist. !
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
DIED

Mrs. Margaret Reynolds died SUM-
day morning at the home of her SON
E. j. Reynolds, at the ripe old age of
70 years. Death came suddenly. Mrs.
Reynolds was born November 20, 1889,
at Dundee, Mich. Four children, two
brothers and one sister survive her.
The children are: E. ]. Reynolds of
Emmett, Roy A. Reynolds of Adrian,
Mich, Nellie M. Bull of Ravenna,
Ohio, and Lydia Kirchgessner of
Blessville, Mich. Short and simple
funeral services were conducted Mon
day afternoon at the undertaking par
lors by Rev. A. c.. Lathrop, and the
body shipped to Petersburg, Mich, for
burial in the family plot.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Range Law Constitutional

The Idaho law prohibiting the herd
ing of sheep on public lands, used as a
cattle range, was declared constitu-
tional by the supreme court, thus af-
firming lower courts. The decision of
the supreme court settles definitely
that sheepmen cannot run their sheep
on a cattle range which has been used
for the grazing of cattle, when the
fact has been established and if they
do they are violating a statute of this
state and will be prosecuted. There
are a number of similar cases pend
ing before the supreme court of this
state involving the same issues.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
HOLD ROAD
CONFERENCE
County Commissioners Meet with
Property Owners in District Is

A conference on the road situation
in District 10, south of town, was held
Sunday at the Lincoln schoolhouse, land
as compromises were made on both
sides by the county commissioners and
the people who have not been satisfied
with conditions the past year, it is
hoped that the controversy which has
stirred up considerable feeling will
be adjusted and unity of action
agreed upon.
H. p Ashby, park and street COM
missioner of Boise, was present and in
his talk on road problems highly en-
tertained the crowd.
Considerable discussion as to the
benefits of road dragging ensued, the
outcome of which was that a suffici-
ent number of drags will be manu-
factured to supply the demand, the
Lumber company,
C. A. Barton, agreeing to do
nate the lumber, the commissioners
will furnish the iron and bolts and
he farmers will construct the drags
and use them around their own places
lnder the supervision of the road over
.aa,.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
From Harold Pratt.

Edinburgh, Scotland, Jan. 5.-Per-
haps you have been disappointed with
my last letters on account of the ap-
parent disregard to my surroundings.
/ am sorry on this account, but so far
/ have seen nothing of any great
interest to tell you about. One no.
tices the difference in speech or rather
in pronunciation for short time, but
as soon as you have conversed with
them for a while the difference does
not seem so marked. All the Scotch
are marked by that ruddy glow of
health that one likes to see in peo-
pie They are rs jolly and witty as
the proverbial Irishman ever was and
righteously proud of the wonderful
traditions of their country. One hears
very little here of any desire to emf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

Lee Tappan has given up his Army
Y. M. c. A. work and has enlisted in
Co. c, 347th infantry, according to a
letter received by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Tappan, few days ago.
He enlisted in December, but kept it
a secret in order to save his mother
from worry. He has already been
promoted to sergeant Lee is nigh
ty fine young man, and is a graduate
of the Emmett High school. He is
now in Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

The Sunday morning service will
be in charge of the Layman commit
tee and the entire membership and
congregation are urged to be present.
Every indication points to the success
of the drive. In the evening we unite
in the patriotic meeting.
The 25th anniversary of the En-
nett Baptist church will be appro-
priately celebrated on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday evenings. Every
body invited.
Easter Sunday will be appropriately
observed with a special musical pro-
gram.
Service at Hanna Sunday at 3 p. m.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Beware of Fake Insurance Cos.

The war department is in receipt OF
information to the effect that COM
panies are being organized through
out the United States for the alleged
purpose of assisting the heirs of de-
ceased soldiers to get their insurance.
The Department IS reliably informed
that these companies are. fakes and
are organized for the purpose of
swindling prospective benefciaries out
of their money. All persons are warn
ed to disregard the statements con-
tained in literature received from
these concerns.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
BORN

On Friday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ailant-
hus Moore, of Dry Buck, a son.
On Saturday to Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
land Campbell, son.
On Friday to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Jones, a daughter.
On Friday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Brown, a daughter.
Mrs. j. P. Dion has received news
of the birth of son to her sister,
Mrs. ]. c. Hill of Bend, Ore, March
IA.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Idaho Soldier Goes Wrong

Todays dispatches state that Pri-
vate Guy E. Fisher of company E
347th machine gun battalion, has been
brought to Camp Lewis from Sumas,
Wash, where he was arrested, charged
with desertion and making seditious
utterances. He will be tried by court
martial Friday. He came here from
Cascade, Idaho, and is alleged to have
said he. hoped every American trans
port would be sunk. He was a cook
for time, but later was returned to
the ranks, and is said to have de-
serted February 25, week after his
demotion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

Tom Faul has IA nephews fighting
against the Huns. One of them, who
had his skull severely injured by a
shell, was given an honorable dis
charge, on account of his injuries, as
soon as he had been released from the
hospital, but refused to accept it and
went back to the fighting line.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

DR.. Sifton of this city has receive
news that his cousin, Ellis Sifton, was
killed in the battle of Vimy Ridge. He
received a post humus Victoria cross
for bravery. Another cousin was
knighted by King George about a
year ago. The doctors brother of
Hood River has entered the service as
a surgeon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Ewes for the Navy

G. B. Mains reports the receipt of
four glasses, donations to the navy,
from the following: Mrs. l.. ]. Phelan,
pair of opera glasses; Walter Laid
law, pair of opera glasses; R. E.
Shaw, telescope; pair of field glasses
by friend.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Fined for Gambling

Nick Adair was arrested yesterday
charged with gambling. He was
taken before Judge Sutton, plead
guilty and was fined 5000. Adair and
a partner held forth in small house
in the south part of town. The part
ner made his getaway.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

The last number in the lecture
course comes Tuesday, the 26th, in
stead of the 25th, as given on the
tickets. The change of date was made
necessary by difficulty in making train
connections. The number is lecture
by Thos Brooks Fletcher. He is a
great orator and thinker.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
MARRIED

A very quite wedding was solem-
nized at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
w. o. Shields Wednesday at two
o'clock, when Russell Hackett and
Mrs. Ethel Cherry were married by
the Rev. F. E. Finley, assisted by
Rev. w. o. Shields. They will be at
home on the ranch, recently purchased
by Mr.. Hackett from J. w. Tyler,
near the Lincoln schoolhouse.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
TO Go to France

Miss Bess Campbell is visiting at
home while awaiting a call to join
the Red Cross forces in France. The
call may come any day. The Campbell
family are enjoying a family reunion,
all the children being at home now
Maude from Boise, and Roy and Tom
from other parts, besides Bess and
Anna and the mother.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
w. c. Il. u. Notes

The regular meeting of the w. C.
T. U. was held at the Scott home
Tuesday afternoon, March 10. The
usual devotional exercises and bust
ness meeting was lead by Mrs. Rozel-
la Polly. Mrs. E. w. Sheets was well
coined as a new member. The sub
ject for the afternoon was "Press
Work., lead by Mrs. Dora S. Lockett.
articles were read by Mes
danes Sheets, Pattison, Barber and
Policy. The meeting was enjoyed by
all present.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Shut Up Your Chickens

Notice is hereby given that the run
ming at large of chickens is contrary
to city ordinances. All owners of
chickens within the city are notified
to keep their chicken confined. Viola
tors of the ordinance will be punished
from this date, March 21.
J. J. LOVE, Marshal.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
CEMENT BRIDGE OVER
CANAL
City to Build Substantial Cross
ing Over Farmers Coop.
Canal

A cement bridge is to span the
Farmers Cooperative canal on Wash
ington street. Bids for the construc-
tion of the same is advertised for in
this issue. The plans call for bridge
as wide as the street, thus giving
plenty of room for pedestrians as well
as vehicles. 1t is a sensible move.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Small Blaze Today.

The fire apparatus was called to
South Washington street, shortly af-
ter noon today, to extinguish blaze
in house owned by M. A. Ross and
occupied by Mr.. Shaffer. The build
ing was fired by burning grass in the
yard. The blaze was extinguished by
bucket brigade of women before the
hose arrived. The damage was slight.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

to help him celebrate his S1st birth
day. Refreshments were served and
everyone present reported a genuine
good time. There were II children
and grandchildren in attendance Mr.
Fuller is one of the few remaining
pioneers of this section.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Buys Residence

W. D. Howell has just closed a deal
for the purchase of the Dave Tappan
suburban residence and two-acre tract
in the eastern part of town. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howell will move there.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Buys Ranch

Fritz Schadt, who few years ago
wandered off to Nebraska, is back to
stay. He has bought the Ed Baer
ranch on the bench, and Ed is re-
tired farmer now.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

VIM. V. Whitehead of St. Louis,
Mo-, and Miss Louise A. Dubberke of
Emmett were married Sunday morning
at the Methodist church parsonage in
Boise by Rev. Whsle Martin.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

Dave Ellis last week enlisted for
naval service at the Boise recruiting
station, and left at once for Salt Lake
city for assignment.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Gets Promotion

A letter received this week from
Paul Kefauver states that he has been
appointed superintendent of the
Knapp School Farm at Nashville,
Tenn.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Hogs Sell at High Prices

A large crowd attended J. w.
ryler's sale of Poland China hogs,
,ows and other things, and the bidding
vas spirited. Hogs ranged from $130
o $170, and milch COW sold for $170.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
New Office Building

Construction work is in progress on
the new office building of the Fruit
Growers association. 1t is to be
30x30-foot brick veneer building.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
NEWS OF SOLDIER BOYS

Henry Clyde Kelley, who has been
stationed at the aviation camp, Waco,
Texas, has been moved to Fort Sill,
Okla
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

A marriage license was issued Fri
day to Hugh L. Culver and Rose E.
Benson, both of Emmett
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
Celebrates s1st Birthday.

A number of home folks gathered
at the w. L. Fuller home last evening