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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
That MIGHT Help.

GWendoline de We're gazed out OF the
window at the drizzling rain and the
sloppy streets and sighed dismally, as
she pondered on the misery Of things
in general.
AYE, am heart hungry" she MUIR
INJURED in thrilling accents to herself.
What, wonder, can alleviate these
terrible pangs Of heart hunger?"
Just then a voice came from the
kitchen:
"Come on, Gwen! Dinners ready.
Got liver and bacon today!''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
In Short.

Sellum-HOw's the market, Wright?
Wright-Rotten; I'm actually starv-
ing. Sold bundle Of we-thank-you-
for-the-submission slips yesterday to
the junkman for enough to buy pack
age Of Unlucky Hit cigarettes. AS for
checks, they're as scarce as crowned
heads in Europe.
Sellum-In short, you're writing COR
the magazines, but they're not writing
for you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
Not for Charlotte

Charlotte is the three-year-old daugh-
ter Of College avenue resident. One
OF the recent warm evenings she re-
moved her shoes and stockings and
went over to the front porch Of
neighbor to show her that she was
barefooted. The neighbor said: "You
had better get on your shoes or you
will catch your death Of dampness."
Charlotte Immediately replied, "Oh, no.
l have had it."-Indianapolis News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
Real Guilt.

A Chinese diplomat mentioned some
thing about Chinese having COM
mitted suicide by eating gold leaf.
"Well," said a society woman in the
company. I can't understand how that
could have killed him."
Probably" answered the diplomat,
seriously, ''he died from the conscious
mes Of inward ilt."-London Ideas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
Accused Of Stealing 500 Sheep.

Dillon, Mont, June 18.-Men giving
their names as Steve Johns and Gus
Luru, are said by the authorities to
have confessed to be the pair who
drugged sheepherder near here some
days ago and made of with his flock,
consisting of 500 animals. The sheep
were recovered a day or two later.
The robbery was the boldest Of the
sort in the annals Of the state. It is
thought the thieves were trying to run
the sheep into Idaho for Illicit butcher.
ing there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
Preparedness.

Mr.. Homestopper-Triflerl If you
don't love me, why did you throw
yourself on my breast and put your
arms around my neck and kiss me-?
Miss Peachblow-Oh, that was only
training stunt. The best ever Is on
his way home from France and want
to give him the right kind Of welcome.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
Happiness and Interest.

Personal happiness is almost synon-
ymous with personal interests; the
wider the range Of the latter the
higher is the degree Of happiness
Lillian Whiting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26

If you would criticize your boss get
fully a mile away from everybody, then
whisper to yourself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26

It is awfplly hard for genius to
keep his name on the pay roll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
Care, and Responsibility.

H responsibility attached to the preparing remedy children
undoubtedly greater than that imposed the manufacturer
Tor adults whose system sufficiently counterfeit least any
injurious drug well observe that Castoa prepared today been
tor the past 40 under the supervision Mr. Fletcher
What have makers Of limitations and substitutes their
10 whom they answera2 spring today scatter
their neta1ous wares broadcast and disappear tomorrow
Gould each mother see the pnakg with which the prescription for
Eletehers Cstoa prepared: could they read the umae from
grateful mothers they would listen subtle eadngs arguments
those who would offer imitation Of substitute true
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26

A woman always has reason for
being unreasonable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-06-26
Plans Bounty for Soldiers.

FIdnS bounty TOT Soldiers.
Wisconsin may pay its soldiers
bounties by state tax. The senate
of the legislature has objected to all
former plans for soldiers bounties
and has approved a bill by Senator
Huber to raise S15,0OO.OOO by direct
tax in the levy next year to be paid
to returned soldiers under supervision
OF q board composed Of the governor,
attorney general, adjutaDt and secre-
tary OF state. The bill provides that
each soldier, sailor, marine and nurse
shall receive SO per month for the
period of service.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
GRAND
OPERA LEADER
PASSES AWAY
cleofontI campaninil Dies in
Chicago Hospital Of Pneu-
monia - Worshipped by
Singers and Opera Patrons.

Chicago, Dec. 1s.-Cleofonte Cam
paninf. world famous musical director
died at st. Luke's hospital early today
following a two months illness from
pneumonia.
Campanini was director of the Chi
cago Grand Opera company for the last
six years. He probably had a wider
acquaintance in the musical world than
any other man. Several Of the most
famous singers on the stage today owe
their success to him.
Campanini was born in Parma. Italy,
Septembef /, 1860. He made his debut
as q conductor at the age of 20. For
the last 20 years he has been one of
the prominent figures in the musical
world and was the recipient of honors
from Europeen and South American
governmental. He has filled engage
lnents in practically every leading city
in Europe, South America and the
United States. He first came to this
country S5 years ago at the request
of Oscar Hammerstein, to become gen,
eral director OF the Manhattan Opera
company
Campanini Is survived by his wife,
who at one time was famous singer
appearing under the name of Eva Tet-
raxzini. She lis a sister Of the famous
Luisa Tetrazinni. A nephew Italo
II manager OF the Campanini estate.
Campanini was worshipped by sing
ers and opera goers. Some of the
stars whom he gave recognition and
helped to fame are: Gall Curci and
John Mccormack. Rosa Raisa, Mary
Garden. Maurice Renaud and other
famous French opera singers sang for
the FIRST time In America under his d.
rection.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
CLOTHING Will
COST MORE N
COMING SPRING
National Retail Clothiers Will
Meet in Chicago Next Month
to Try and Work Out
Solution.

Chicago, Dec. 10. Indications that
clothing prices next spring will be
higher resulted in a call today for a
meeting of the National Association of
Retail Clothiers to be held here JAM
uary 13 to 10.
The meeting Will try to combat the
threatened increase in prices. Charles
Wry. secretary Of the organisation,
stated.
"The only possible chance retailers
see Of holding down prices II to have
garment workers work ~ hours q
week instead of ~. This resulted In
increased production.
"One Of the main reasons for In
creased cost Of clothes II that the peo-
pie demand the better grade of cloth
ing. causing scarcity In best classes
and an oversupply of cheap clothes
Wry said II consumers would pur-
chase more of the cheaper grades, II
would stabilize the market and bring
down the prices OF better clothes The
government will be represented by H.
r. Figg, assistant attorpey general and
the garment workers by Sydney Hill
man.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
wilson TAKES
Mexican CASE
IN own HANDS
President In Full Charge Of Sit
uation In Southern Republic
jenkins Affair Holds At
tention Of Executive.

Washington. Dec. 1s.--Presidsnt VIII
son today was in full charge Of the
Mexican situation. Carranza's reply
to the last United States note de-
mAnding W. 0. jenkins release has
been submitted to the executive. It was
learned authoritatively. Wilson 10 con-
sidering whether the Jenkins cass
should be closed by simply forgetting
to answer the last note or by sending
another communicated. to clear away
all evidences Of hostility. Although
this government feels 1t was tricked
In the Jenkins case the consular agent
is free on bail and that makes 1t i'm
possible to continue demanding his re-
lease without getting into a technical
debate which might merge upon the
ridiculous, 1t is felt.
The entire Mexican oil situation.
brought to critical stage by Car
ranza's recent action in preventing
American companies from drilling new
wells, also is before the president, II
is understood and action will be de-
termined by him.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
Miners not 10
Be PROSECUTED
|. BYGOvERIl|E|lT
Attorney General Tells Commit
tee He viii Drop Charges
Against Coal Workers
Agreement Not Settlement.

Washington, Dec. 1s--Attorney Gem
eral Palmer does not intend to prose-
cute coal miners for violating the anti
strike injunction because the injuuc-
ton has accomplished its purpose he
told a sub-committee Of the interstate
commerce committee today.
u had my choice or prosecuting the
miners In the criminal courts for vio-
lations of the Lever act or OF proceed y
ing AGAINST them in the civil courts. :"
said Palmer.
i deemed It my duty to adopt q
course which would best serve the rem
eral public welfare and therefore asked
for an Injunction In the civil courts.
That injunction has now been obeved
and its purpose Is accomplished, I do
not think criminal prosecutions az the
beginning would have accomplished
anything in the way OF producing coal
and ] do not now think / should 70
back and begin criminal proCeedings.
In my opinion must stand by my
course In going In the civil courts
Senator Townsend. Michigan. asked
Palmer whether the miners understand
they will not be prosecuted for violat-
ing the injunction.
Il do not know what they under
stand" replied Palmer.
Il haven't discussed 1t with them.
Palmer said he did not regard the
,asreement between the miners, LEADERS
and himself a. Z settlemont. but cnlIo0
II, q "coutpliance with IT, 1awsv
ralmer sawe the cc1san1ttss y sn1s
shape the dspaftmsit 81 jnstice ia pollcv y
toward the miners e. he deems proper
In the light Of future actions cf the
miners. -. Y
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
HIGH MEXICAN OFFICIAL sure
THERE WILL bENO BREAK IN
RELATIONS W|THTH|SNAT|oN
WILL KEEP CHECK ON
USE OF WHITE PAPER

Washington. Dec. 1s.--Steps were Ia
ken In congress today to keep an ac-
curate check on the amount Of paper
the publications OF the country will
conserve as the result OF the recent ap-
peal of the house p0stoffice COMMITTEES
for an Immediate reduction Of 10 per
cent in paper consumption.
The postmaster general was asked In
resolution Of Representative 6teen-
erson, Minnesota, chairman Of the
house postoffice committee to make
monthly reports Of the weights Of the
daily editions OF all papers In the coun-
try. using the malls until Deccmbcr 10
1920,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
TELEPHONE COMPANY
ORDERED TOEXPLl|h
DEuY0N inventory
Public Utilities Commission
Asks Explanation Of Noun
tain States Concern-Rat
Also Involved.

The public utilities commission today
ordered the Mountain States Telephone
4 Telegraph company to explain why
IL has failed to file an inventory of
It's physical properties, and also di
fected that company to show cause
January s why rates, tolls and charges
in effect prior to February IL, 1919
when rates were increased, should moi
again 20 into effect.
Under a law passed by the last legis-
iature. utilities corporations were re-
quired to file inventories Of their prop
critics within six months after passage
Of the act, or, by September 20. but an
extension of time was granted the
Mountain States Telephone & Tele-
graph company to December /. This
the company has failed to do, accord
ing to the order of the commission.
STATE MAY DO WORK.
Said company IL hereby ordered, -
says the utilities commissions order
"to show cause before this commission
January 8, 1920, why said company has
failed to file its inventory within the
time granted by the said commission; /;
and further that said company, at said
time and place show cause why the
public utilities commission should not
at once send its agents upon the
ground and make an inventory of the
properties Of said company within the
state of Idaho, and In connection there
with why the commission should moi
order that the entire cost for making
such Inventory by the agents OF the
commission be paid by said public
utility from Its profit and loss ac-
count"
In granting an extension OF time, ths
commission continued in effect ths
rates established BY the federal tele.
phone administration. When the mat.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
new ORDINANCE
DOES NOT AFFECT
PRESENT HOURS
While City Council Acts and
Makes Restrictions Stores
VIII Remain Open to Accom-
modate Trade.

Although the city council passed an
ordinance Thursday limiting and re-
stricting the closing hours Of business
houses, under the commission form Of
government law, It cannot become sf-
fective for 10 days following passage.
ard to accommodate their trade stores
will therefore remain open their reg
ular hours including Saturday evening.
The Christmas shopping Is now at its
height and all of the stores are excep-
tipnally busy taking care OF the Yule-
tide wants of their customers.
Boise business houses must open not
earlier than o'clock and close not la
ter than O'Clock. says the ordinance
passed by the city council at the re-
quest of the city fuel commission. Pool,
billiard and card rooms and cigar
stores are given these same hours.
When the commission first formulated
it's rulings several days ago these were
allowed to remain open until o'clock.
They protested with the result that
three hours more were Topped off their
business day.
However, the ordinance does not go
into effect for 10 days, because under
the Black law. that is the minimum
time in which emergency measures
may become law In first class cities.
So the cigar stores may and doubt
less will keep to their present sched-
ules till after Christmas
TEXT OF ORDINANCE.
The ordinance reads as follows
Whereas. 1t appearing to the mayor
and council OF the city of Boise that
the city IL now threatened with a fuel
famine. and to conserve the present
supply Of fuel now on hand:
Therefore, Be It ordained by the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
attempt MADE
TOAssAss|VATE
military HEAD
Lord French, Commander in
Ireland, Escapes Shots of
Anarchists - Escort Kills
One of Assassins.

Dublin, Dec. 19.--An attempt to as
sassinate Lord French. military COM
mander in Ireland, failed today. One
of the assassins was shot dead by
French's escorts.
French was returning from a tour Of
western Ireland. While he was driv-
ing from the Ashtown station a num-
ber of shots were fired at him. Several
bullets struck his AUTOMOBILES.
A bicycle policeman. one of French's
escort, returned the fire OF the attack
ing party. killing one OF their number
who had bombs in each hand.
fa One of the escort was wounded and
IA report was circulated that he died.
The attack on French was made in
Phoenix park. Dublin police, REIN
forced by two army tanks. were rushed
to the place. where great excitement
prevailed.
Field Marshal John French has been
lord lieutenant of Ireland since 1918.
Previously he was commander in -chief
of the British armies in France and
directed the retreat through Flanders
in the early days of the war. The
skilful handling of this retreat delayed
the German armies to such an extent
that the great victory of Marshal Jof-
fre at the first Marine was possible.
French Is 81 years old. He first
came into international prominence in
the last Boer war.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
INQUEST INTO
TAboRMURDER
STARTS TODAY
Mother Of Murdered Girl Tells
Story to Jury but Is Not
Made PubIic-Joseph Virgo
Cleared?

Paw Paw. Mich, Dec. 19--The story
of the death of Maud Tabor was ex-
pected to be revealed here today when
the inquest into her death waa re-
sumed with her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Tabor, as the main witness.
Tho mother Of the girl. whose body
was hidden for three years in trunk
In the basement of the Tabor home,
talked today for the first time since
her arrest in California She told the
story OF the girls death to Prosecutor
Glenn Il. Warner and Sheriff Andrew
Lang.
The details Of her story were not
made public but 1t Is understood they
will be revealed by the mother when
she testifies at the inquest.
Reports were that she exonerated
Joseph Virgo, who married Maud Ia
Dor shortly before her death and who
faces murder charge. Warner and
Lang declined to confirm these
rumors.
Following the consultation with the
prosecutor, the aged woman was al
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
SURVIVORS Of BRITISH
STEAMER PICKED Ur

Halifax. N. s.. Dec. 1.-THE steamer
British Isles Is proceeding to New York
with the captain. first officer, chief
engineer and 80 Of the crew Of the Brit
ish steamer Manxman. which found
cred In mid-Atlantic Thursday, accord
ing to a wireless message from the
British Isles intercepted here today.
The remainder of the officers and
crew Of the Manxman perished the
message said. 1t did not say how many
Were drowned
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
AguiIar Berlanga Takes Point
Of View That People Of the
United States Are Opposed to
Intervention.
BY RALPH n. TURNEF

&(United Press Staff Correspondent).
Nexlco City.Dec. 1s.--Mexico II con-
t31eat there wAll be no break In rela-
11one with the united 6tatess particu-
1asly because II beItsves tho American
Ooop1o are opkoeed 70 Intervention
& sk961lar Berlan1a, minister Of guber-
Sanlon said IN a Interview today. IFS
3boot = equivaleat to that of premier.
Z n ooufidentl1 bxpect that NO break
- ne1Akions van &ccur," Berlenxa de-
l1fo0. s@xhe pO1at of view taken by
&1oxlBnns IN const (erihg the possibility
q sl1nerican ipttfyentton II based on
7i,S eonvlction th3t the people Of the
6y6otod oeates aSo fopposed toAtt. In
gvontioa \ only desired BY certain
- 4 = ~ IsnceIess pollflcians md = acertain
~7Sc9 n bv1sinoSs nan who do not rep
i rnnf ~ fruo eeu111nsnts Of the Amer
9in DooS1e o. ~. Amseican severn
~ ~ rsa1ter y fslAtlens betwsen
i1S7Ss - AZ U9 = Gtst1s, there Il
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
SOVIET AMBASSADOR
RELEASED BY OFFICERS

San Francisco, Dec 19.--Vladimir X.
Vochmetroff, acting president of the
Central Union of Consumers Societies
OF Russia, was released today by the
immigration authorities and permitted
to land.
Vochmetroff, who claims to represent
20,000,o00 Russians and who came to
urge Washington to throw its weight
against the blockade OF Soviet Russia,
will proceed TO Washington.
I'VE have nothing against Vochme-
troff," said immigration Commissioner
White to the United Press.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
ATTORNEY GENERAL DROPS SUITS AGAINST Mine WORKERS
AMERICAN SAILORS
HELD By MExICAMS
FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT

Washlneten, Do. Two
American saIlers have besn held In
jail q MAINTAIN, Mexico, since
November 1z, on tks charge ef az
saultinO Mexican citizen, the
state dopartmsnt announced 10.
day. The American CONSUL at Ma
xatlan has attended 70 the oase
and has asked for . speedy trial
Ter the man.
The saliers are .. v. Leonard
and n. O. Martin, the department.
sald. They are from The subma-
rins tender Poeomoks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
AGREEMENT Be- tween PACKERS
and ATTORNEY GENERAL COMES
UNDER CLOSE SCRUTINY TO-DAY
TWENTY PERSONS HURT
IN TRAIN COLLISION

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 19.-Twenty-
four persona were injured, eleven
seriously. two Of whom will prob
ably die. when the Chicago and
Northwestern fast mail train from
Chicago telescoped the rear Pull
man coach Of No. 215, a train from
Minneapolis. at Missouri Valley,
Iowa, near here this morning.
No. 215 was standing on = side
track with the switch open. ac-
cordink to reports. The speeding
mail train. unwarned. II 10 said.
crashed into the rear coach. No
flagman was stationed 70 warn No.
3. II Ii said, II the block signal
gave warning OF the open switch
the engineer on No. > failed 70 no.:
tice It.
Medical attention was rushed
from Omaha and the injured we're
taken to hospitals here.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
FRENCH Agree
TOTURN LOOSE
HUN PRISONERS
Premier Clemenceau Will Give
Germans Freedom lmmedi-
ateIy Without Waiting for
Signing of Protocol.

Paris, Dec. 1s.-Ths German
delegation herr announced today
Premier Clsmsnesau has informed
them that the German prisoners
will be returned immediatsly with.
out waiting the signing sf the pro-
tocol.
Final conferences between Ger
man and allied rsprsssntativss to-
ward making the treaty Of peace
effective will start next week.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
NORMAL PRODUCTION
OF COAL Is NEAR

Washington. Dec. 19.--Miners ara
obeying instructions to return to work
pending inquiry into whether further
wage increases are Justified, and big
strides are being made toward resuua-
ing normal coal production, the rail-
road administration Announced today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
REICHSTAG RATlFlES
PROTOCOL TO TREATY

Berlin, Dec. IT. (Delayed.) -- The
reichstag today ratified the protocol
to the peace treaty, which the German
delegates signed at Versailles In Sep ;.
tember whereby the clause OF the
German constitution providing for the
future junction between Germany and
Austria Is annulIed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
PRESIDENT WRAPPED IN
FURS BRAVES SNOW

Washington, dec 1s.--BravinR a
snowstorm, President Wilson sat for
more than am hour on the south portico
OF the White House, wrapped In furs.
He also walked about his room, 1t was
ntat0d
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
JURY
FOR TRIAL OF
HARRY S. new
Court Room Sobs as Mother Of
Murdered Girl Walks on
Clutches to Witness Stand
Late Yesterday.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 1.-THE big
battle opened today for the life Of
Harry S. New, the smiling mystery
man. alleged to have murdered Frieda
Lesser, his sweetheart.
After hours OF wrangling and monot-
onous questioning of Jurors. attorneys
suddenly announced late yesterday aft
ernoon they were satisfied with the
12 men In the box and testimony
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
AVIATOR JOHN ALCOCK
DIES FROM INJURIES

z Houen, France, Dec. 1e.-Captain
John Alcoek, British aviator, and
first air pilot to compists . nom
stop trans Atlantic flight, died
herO today from injuries sustained
whom his plano crashed yesterday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-12-19
WEATHER E r

Forecast for Boise and Vicinity -
FAIR TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
For Idaho-Tonight and saturday.
fair; colder tonight extreme north por-
tion.
SHIPPERS FORECAST.
Protect shipments during the next
36 hours against the following mini
mum temperatures: Going west to Ba-
ker, 20 degrees; east to Pocatello. 16
degrees. Minimum temperature in
Boise tomorrow about IS degrees.
Highest temperature yesterday 49,. .22
Lowest temperature this morning IN
Mean temperature yesterday ~. -. .15
The sun rises tomorrow at 7:16 q. m.
and sets at 1909 p. m.