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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
z WESTERN STATES TO JOIN FORCES
IN GREAT IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION TO
\BE ORGANIZED NOV. IL SALT LAKE

settler the maximum of protection and
to give him the ability to use water
on lands which are now in the public
domain.
Accomplishment of this single pur-
pose alone will bring into cultivation
S7S,000 acres of government lands in
the 12 western states from which
there is now no return to the states
but on which the citizens of the states
are now paying administrative expen-
ses, according to a statement issued
from the governors office.
DEMAND FIXED POLICY.
Another highly important matter be-
fore the irrigation congress Will be the
suggestion that congress be asked to
make a fixed policy that unreserved
lands in arid states be ceded on some
basis of revenue to the states by which
the states may work out the devel-
opment of the lands, If congress is un-
able to make appropriations to cover
all the reclamation contemplated.
The idea of an association of west
ern states has long been developing,
because of the peculiar need of the
west in impressing congress, which Is
composed OF an eastern majority, with
the great Importance of reclamation
of arid lands
IDAHO TAKES LEAD.
The success of the newly organizea
Idaho Reclamation association of
which Major Fred r. Reed is the head,
and the enthusiasm of its 10000 mem /.
bers has stimulated more than ever
the interest OF neighboring states in
the idea of organization.
Many of the problems of the individ-
ual states, so far as needed national
legislation Is concerned, are common
problems, and through the proposed
organisation the strength OF the entire
west will be thrown to the support of
legislation to facilitate the passage of
favorable irrigation laws.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
LITTLE CHANGE
IN CONDITION
OF PRESIDENT
Cabinet Meeting May Be Called
Today by TumuIty to Con-
slider Sugar Shortage and
Coal Strike.

Washington, Oct 16.-The statement
issued by President Wilson's physi-
clans at :55 a. m. today said:
The discomfort which the president
suffered for two days has been re-
lieved to very great extent He had
a good night. His temperature, pulse,
respiration and kidney function con-
tinue normal"
Washington, Oct 16.-There was no
change in the condition Of President
Wilson during the night 1T was indi-
Gated at the White House early today
The president did not forget Mrs
Wilson's birthday yesterday. DIR. Gray
son brought the present into the White
House. When Mrs Wilson greeted the
president in the morning, he took great
pleasure in giving her the present.
A cabinet meeting may be called to-
day, Secretary Tumulty said to con-
slider the sugar shortage, the impend-
Ing coal miners strike and the gen
eral labor situation.
At cabinet meeting Tuesday the
sugar shortage was referred to Secre-
tary of Agriculture Huston and the
threatened strike to Secretary of Labor
Wilson.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
ATTACKS made
ON big five"
BY commission

Washington, Oct. determination of
the wholesale grocery trade by the big
five" Chicago meat packers is threat
ened, the federal trade commission
charged today.
More than 200 foods, the commission
declared in a report to the President
are handled by the packers though
they are unrelated to the main indus
try of meat packing either as products
or by-produces.
Unless the packers are curbed by
legislation the commission intimated
they may dominate the wholesale gro
Gerry trade "in practically all the more
important centers of distribution"
The big five," the cimmission
charged, have divided the food speciality
field, each concentrating to obtain con-
troll of particular lines.
The 200 foods unrelated to meat
products "by the big five" the commit
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
ASKS HOUSE TO
PLACE EMBARGO
Jon ALL SUGAR
Massachusetts, Scion Introduces
Resolution Aimed to Prevent
\ Famine in United States
May Sell Army Supply.

Washington, Oct. 16.-To prevent a
suer famine in the United States an
embargo on the expectation of all raw
and refined sugar and sugar cane is
proided in a resolution introduced in
the elhouse today by Representative
Dal(nger, Massachusetts,. Other reso-
lutihs of Dallinger call on the secre-
tarytpf war and secretary of the navy
to INFORM congress of the surplus sugar
thevhave on hand, with the view Of
diveHing 1t to public use.
Tht embargo proposed Is for six
months or as long thereafter as the
President may determine by proclama-
tion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
MAYNARD'S MACHINE IS FORCED
down Near OMAHA WHEN CRANK
SHAFT SNAPS; FLyERsNOT HURT
Flying Parson Declares He's
: Not Out of Race Yet-Wires
for Permission to Change
Motors.
Bulletin.


Washington, Oct 16.-Because Of
his excellent showing Lieutenant
Maynard will not be disbarerd
from further participation in tho
transcontinentaI air derby, the d.
rector of air service Of the war
department said this afternoon.
A plano deserted by an officer
who quit the race will be placed
at Maynard's disposal.
Omaha, Neb., Oct. 16.-Lieuten-
ant B. w. Maynard was forced
down by broken crank shaft four
miles north Of Wahoo, Neb., ac-
cording to reports received here
today. Maynard was not hurt.
Tho Omaha field sent army trucks
to his aid.
'Pm not out Of the race yet"
Lieutenant Maynard declared over
the telephone to Captain Roy
Francis, who was himself COM
PEELED to withdraw from the race
when his big Martin bomber was
damaged near Yutan, Neb., Tues
day.
Wahoo is 80 miles west OF Omaha
1t is the next station to Yutan and
Lieutenant Maynard has wired Wash
ington for permission to transfer the
motor from the Martin machine to his
own, so that he can continue in the
race. He expects to receive an an
swer late this afternoon.
ACCIDENT AT NOON.
The accident occurred at about noon
and forced landing was made in a
field four miles north of Wahoo
Neither Lieutenant Maynard nor Me-
chanic Kline were injured.
Without waiting for an answer from
Washington, Maynard and Kline inn
mediately started preparations fol
transferring the Martin motor to their
machine. Maynard said they would
work all night. He believed he would
be ready to continue the race by day
break Friday.
With th> exception Of the motor the
plane is undamaged. The pilot and
his mechanic are taking the motor out
to install the Martin motor when il
arrives from Yutan.
Mechanics at the local field said il
would take a day to transfer the mo-
tors.
Sidney, Neb., Oct. 16.-Lieutenant B
w. Maynard, leading the flyers in tht
transcontinental air derby started his
third day of his return flight to Min
cola when he left here at 7:15:45.
Maynard maintained nearly three
mile-a- minute clip between Cheyenne
and Sidney. covering the SO miles II
33 minutes. He hopes to reach his
eastern goal Friday night.
TWO AviAToRS KILLED.
New York, Oct. 16.- Crashing 2o'
rvvurA
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
CONSUMERS LEAGUE ORGANIZED IN
SOUTHERN IDAHO To REDUCE COST
Of BUILDING MATERIAL ANDLUMbER
Settlers on North Side Twin
Falls Tract Conduct Investi-
cation Into High Prices-0r-
ganize Purchasing Company.

The firse organized effort in Idaho
to bring consumers. together in the
hope of reducing high prices has been
taken on the Twin Falls north side
tract where company OF the settlers
who are stockholders in the canal COM
pany are organizing to investigate and
bring down the price of lumbar. This
information has been received In Boise
through copies of letters mailed out
to stockholders in the canal company.
II the price of Idaho lumber can not be
reduced an effort will be made to bring
an large quantities of lumber from out
side points.
The letter is explanatory. Il
is signed by f. M. Henderson, r. w.
Hastings, III. W. Hurlebaus, o. Oliver,
elmer Rieman. E. f. Reynolds, l. r.
Shepherd, X. f. Shepherd. o. w. viii
says in part:
AT a recent meeting of the directors
of the canal company the question Of
the present prices for building ma
terial was under discussion. A COM
mittee was appointed to inquire into
the matter. At the request OF this
committee #. M. Anderson. ono Of the
directors, was sent to the lumber pro-
ducing districts of the coast to ascer-
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
war Time Ban
ON Immigration
IS CONTINUED
House Of Overwhelmingly Votes to
Exten b Act One Year After
Conclusion of Peace-Aimed
at Utdesirab|es.
BULLETIN.

Washington, Oct 16.-With govern
ment reports showing that alien radi-
Gals are agitathg strikes and dis
orders in all parts of the country, the
house today voted overwhelmingly to
continue for one year after conclusion
Of peace, the war time ban against
entrance into the United States of un-
desilable foreigners.
AT the request of Secretary of State
lansing, a bill was passed continuing
war time passport restrictions, under
which aliens are required to submit
their complete records and undergo a
thorough investigation by American
cDnsuls before they are allowed to
lave their n;tive countries for the
United States The foreigners must
Irove beyond all doubt that they are
|oming to the United States for legiti-
hate purposes.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
flying PARS0N" DELAYED BY ACCIDENT TO HIS MOTOR
LETIS1 TROOPS HEROCALIY WITHSTAND ONSLAUGHT OF GERMANS
slck ROOM REPORTS.

WARRINGTON, Oct. 16.-LAtost re-
ports from the sick rooms Of the
three American leaders who have
succumbed to the terrific strain Of
the last few months were ~ fol-
lows:
Woodrow Wilson Tho presi-
dents general condition was un6f-
ficially said to be unchanged. The
swollen gland which troubled him
recently has been reduced.
Samuel Gompers - At Gompers'
homo It was stated he rested dur
ing the night. He was anxious to
get up, as he said he felt much bet
ter.
Colonel House - Physicians re-
ported House doing very we'll"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
GEN. PERSH|NG
TO Be CALLED
BEFORE Senate
Will Be Questioned Regarding
His Views on Army Reorgan-
ization-His Appearance to
Conclude Hearings.

Washington, Oct. 16.-General John
j. Pershing probably will appear be-
fore the senate and house military
committees next week to give his
views on army reorganization, Repre-
sentative Julius Kahn, chairman of the
house committee, tocay said.
Pershing's appearance will conclude
the hearings on the army reorganiza-
ton bill before the house committee
which have extended over four weeks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
DEPORTATION WARRANTS
FOR TEN ALIENS ARE
SWORN OUT IN GARY

Gary. Ind, Oct. 16.-Deportation
warrants were sworn out today for 10
of the aliens arrested in raids by
troops on Red centers here The men
were Russians and Austrians.
All of those held, according to Col
onel w. H. Mapes, are aliens. Although
Red and German flags and other sym
bols of revolutionary and alien govern
ments were found in the raids, few evil
dences of Americanism were discov-
cred.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
NIGHT SESSION
senate ASKED
T0SPEED WORK
Senator Hale of Maine De-
mands Such Action to Insure
Quicker Action on the Peace
Treaty.

Washington, Oct. 16.-Demand that
the senate hold night sessions to speed
up action on the peace treaty was
made by Senator Hale, Maine, RepubM-
can, in a speech today.
The country wants action and
wants 1t now" he declared.
Il think that everybody In the SEN
ate and in the country is sick and tired
Of the whole debate. All Of US know
exactly how we are going to vote. II
we really want to dispose Of this
treaty, the way to do it IL to hold
night session and force the matter to
conclusion. l believe the time has
come when we can and should take
action"
Hale expressed warm disapproval
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
let's LAUNCH new OFFENSIVE
AGAINST GERMANS near RIGA
SAYS LATEST OFFICIAL REPORT
lettish Forces Reported Ad-
vancing Along Dwina River
Germans Refuse to Obey
Berlin Orders to Evacuate.

HeIsinsfors, Oct. 16.-The Letts
have launched q new offensive
against the Germans in the Risa
district, according to q Lettish
communique issued today The at
tack began successfully, the report
stated and the Lettish forces are
advancing along the Dwina river.
Berlin, Oct. 15.-DeIayed.-OnIy
one third of the Germans in The
Baltic district are obeyina the
evacuation order, according to the
Zeitung Am Mitagg. The rest Of
them are being transferred to the
Russian army.
Reports from Reval, capital Of
Esthonia, say that nts and
former soldiers in that district have
seized 200, 900 acres of uncuItjvated
land and have been cuItivatinq Il.
The owners offered no resistance.
WIDEN FIGHTING ZONE.
Mitau, Russia, Oct. 15.-Delayed.-
AS the battle in the Riga district con-
tinues with intense fighting the battle
line is extending. Colonel Bermondt's s
German troops widened their fighting
zone Tuesday, when they captured Ust,
bNihoh anu ooiucid, dCCOTulnk aQ-
vices received here.
Lettish troops are holding their posi-
tions on the other side of the Divina
river, north of Riga. which they sue
ceeded In crossing after persistent
lighting. The Germans are not answer
Ing the cannonading, although the Let's
continue heavy bombardment of the
German positions. The Germans re-
pulsed Lettish attack with armored
cars.
EsTHoNlANs JOIN LETTs.
Esthonian forces have gone to the
aid Of the Let's and are reported to be
at Friederchstadt, 46
miles southeast Of Riga. Their arrival
endangers the German flank from the
east.
General Won Der Goltz Is reported to
have left the Baltic region for Konigs-
berg. East Prussia.
Colonel Edward w. Ryan, Scranton,
Pa, American Red Cross commissioners
for western Russia, has not yet re-
turned from Riga, but it is believed he
is safe. Colonel Ryan went to Riga
to arrange for the movement of relief
supplies, held up by the Germans.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
MARSHALL FIELD co.
EMPLOYEES GET BONUS

Chicago. Oct. 1S.-The first official
announcement by Chicago concerns of
Christmas bonus for employees came
today from Marshall Field and COM
pany. Officials announced that ST.
100000 would be split among workers
receiving less than $500 yearly. The
distribution Is made in view of the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
SENlTE TO RECEIVE
RYAL COUPLE ON
AFTERNOON OCT. 20

Washington. Oct. 16.-The senate
voted tSday to receive the king and
queen o\ Belgium at 1880 p. M, Tues
day Och 2S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16

Washington, Oct. 16.--Leaders of
both parties in the senate expected q
vote today on the Shantung amend
ment to the treaty of peace.
This amendment would alter the
treaty. 1t would change the clause
relating to Shantung so as to restore
that province to China in its entirety
instead of giving Japan the German
mining and railroad CONCESSIONS in It.
While there appeared to be no
chance for the Shantupg amendment
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-16
TODAY may SEE
SHANTUNG Vote
IN THE SENATE
BULLETIN.

Washington, Oct. 16-An at
tempt by Senator Lodge to obtain
an agreement to vote on the Shan
tung amendment at 5 o'clock failed
when Senator 6orah objected.
Republican leaders, however, be-
lieved that vote would be reached
before 6 o'clock and are planning
to hold the senate In session until
. vote 10 obtained.
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-07-12
REPORT FOR YEAR
OF SIPT. SULLIVAN
Says Schools Made Splendid Progress,
in View of Many Interruptions and
Changes of Teachers.
SOME RECOMMENDATIONS MADE

Prof. William C. Sullivan, superin-
tendent of the public schools of Pleas
antville, has submitted to the Board
of Education the first annual report
of the work under his administration.
The report in full is as follows:
The school year just brought to a
close has been abnormal in many re-
spects. Many circumstances over
which no one has had control have
initiated against good and effective
work. Many of the supplies ordered
during last summer did not arrive un
til long after school opened and for
this reason the work of teachers was
made more difficult. When these sup
plies did arrive your Superintendent
was obliged to distribute them him.
self.
Our schools were closed from Octo-
Der 4th to November 18th because of
an epidemic of influenza. From the
latter named date until after the holt
days many parents would not send
their children TO school fearing a new
outbreak of III dreaded disease.
Owing to T ssignations and failures
On the part of teachers, it became nee
essary to make several changes. This,
of course, had a tendency to affect the
work adversely.
A patriotic spirit pervaded our
schools. The pupils were active in col
lecting money and in making articles
for the Red Cross; in selling Liberty
Bonds, Thrift and War Savings
Stamps; in soliciting membership for
the Victory Boys and Girls Campaign;
and in getting subscriptions for the
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. 1t is
probable that these activities have as
great an educational value as the study
of books and do much toward fitting
boys and girls for citizenship; yet, it
can not be denied that they consumed
a great deal of the time that could
have been spent in acquiring other
knowledge that would be profitable to
our children.
The. lack of data relative to past
school activities required the Superin-
tendent to spend time in acquiring the
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-07-12
ENTERTAINMENTS IN HONOR OF
HARPER A.. VAUGHN.

The Whispering Pines was n of
the homes that had the pleasure re-
Gently of entertaining a returned sol
der boy. Mr.. Harper A. Vaughn, of
Mckee City, was this guest of honor
at a dinner given him. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. A. Mcmahon were his hosts, Sat
urday evening, June 21st. Mr.. Alex.
Higgin, station master at Mckee City,
and wife, DR.. and Mrs. Robert M. Ec-
cles. of Pennington, and Mr.. John ].
McDevitt, of lakewood, were the at
tending guests. 1t was a thoroughly
enjoyable dinner and evening. 11.30
D. m. came before the final war rem
%iniscences were said, and the company
arose from the table, auto lights put
on, and the guests started homeward.
The horsemanship training the u.
S. gave their soldiers in Panama,
where Mr.. Vaughn was stationed, was
interesting information indeed, and as
this particular soldier remarked, Bar
mum and Bailey had nothing on the
Panama Sammies after their training
course of springing off and on a
horses back-the horse going at full
gait, hurdles, etc.-and always at least
one man was knocked out daily. Might
even have managed catching up an in
vading Hun creature if necessary, as a
special riding stunt. His comments on
las Cafe con Leche Senoras was very
amusing to those present who had also
experienced the first startled thrill of
a tropical introduction. but after
awhile accepted the coffee" part nat
urally among our good friends there.
as is customary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Higgin will entertain
their brother at a dinner, july 5th-
The same guests and others will be
present that evening. DR.. and Mrs.
Eccles will give another dinner later
in the month. Mr.. Vaughn was n of
the Americans who enlisted mot draft
ed) at the very beginning of the War.
In conversation. the impression made
bv a good soldier is first. the utter
cleanliness of personality, principles,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-07-12

The Age and Progress Cards showing
retardation of pupils were filled out
by the teachers and principals early
in the year. After making a careful
study of the records as indicated ON
these cards, 1 decided that pupils
should be separated into two classes,
one needing more of the time of the
teacher than the other. For instance,
the 6B class will include the former
division promoted from ga and B.
GA will include the latter division pro-
NOTED from ga and B. Those selected
for Mrs. Adams class are the pupils
who 1t is thought can not keep up with
either division of the grade.
Enclosed you will find a list of the
supplies and text books thought to be
necessary for the coming year. l sug-
gest that the text books be ordered
and proposals be sent to the various
business concerns that we may get
bids on the supplies. A complete in
ventory of all text books, supplies,
tools. etc., has been taken.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-07-12
SENATOR FRELINGHUYSEN
SECURES TAX RELIEF.
Means Much To Baymen Whose Boats
Were Taxed BY Internal Revenue
Collector.

United States Senator Frelinghuy-
sen has just secured a decision from
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
which will prove of great interest and
value to many of his constituents.
This is especially 81 with reference to
many residents of the coast towns and
bay villages.
The revenue bill passed by the 65th
Congress embraced an item taxing
motor-boats, the tax on boats of lot
over five net tons being $40. The In
ternal Revenue officials interpreted
this act to apply to all the little work
ing-boats along the seacoast and var
ious inland waters, used by baymen
generally: Fishermen, oystermen,
clammers, etc. In a recent letter
written by Senator Frelinghuysen to
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
he protested, as follows:
II am personally familiar with the
situation among the baymen and oys-
termen who own their boats which
they use for oystering and claiming.
When the summer comes they haul
these boats III of water, paint them
and use them for taking out small
fishing parties, generally remaining
out W or three hours, only a short
distance from the point from which
they sailed. To tax these boats, which
are distinctly implements through
which those men carr their living, is
on a par with taxing a carpenters
Ratchet and saw or the laboring mems
shovel and spade. l feel entirely con-
WINGED that Congress did not contem-
plate the taxing of these little boats
owned by poor men, and | am sorry
and surprised to learn that your Office
has taken a different view.
~ beg to urge a reconsideration on
your part, to the end that these work
ing-boats may be excluded from the
tax imposed by the last revenue act.
l shall be glad to have YOU views
upon this question in the near future,
if entirely convenient"
To this communication Commission
er Roper replied as follows:
81 have the honor to acknowledge
receipt of your two letters of June 10
and rs, 1919, respectively, requesting
a ruling under Section 1908 of the
Revenue Act of 1918 as to the taxabil-
ity of small boats which are used as
the principal means of livelihood of
the wner
I'm reply you are advised hat any
boat which is primarily USED in con-
nection with any serious activity
which constitutes the business, occupa-
ton, profession, or means of livelihood,
of the owner is not subject to tax I'M
der Section 1908. Where a tax has
been collected covering boats of the
class herein mentioned, the taxpayer
has the privilege, under existing law,
of filing a claim for refund of the tax
so paid. Such claims if filed should be
executed on Form AS, copy of which is
enclosed, and forwarded to this office
through the Collector of Internal Rev
enue to whom such special tax was
paid"
Thus, Senator Frelinghuysen has Sc
cured a decision eXempting these boats
of baymen from taxation. Those boat
owners who have already paid the
tax, can obtain a refund of the same,
upon application to the Internal Reeve
nue. Bureau, through the Collector of
Internal Revenue.