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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
U. S. Intelligence Agent De-
clares Henry's Famous Expe-
dition Result of German and
PaCifiSt Interests.
SAYS RADICALS HOLDING
POSTS in u. S. COLLEGES
Rosika SchWimmer, Austrian
Woman, First Conceived the
Plan to ''Get Boys Out of the
Trenches by Christmas"

Washington, Jan. 22.-Henry Ford's
famous peace expedition In the fall OF
1915 to get the boys out OF the
trenches by Christmas was inspired
by German and pacifist interests,
Archibald ,. Stevenson today told the
senate committee that Is probing Ger
man propaganda.
Stevenson has been connected with
the military intelligence department
ard conducted study or propaganda
in New York.
"Roska Schwimmer, an Austrian
woman, first conceived the plan" said
Stevenso. "She went over on the
peace ship and never came back
He also testified that Louis Lochner,
Ford's secretary, and a number Of
other persons involved in the plan.
were interested in various pacifist So
cieties.
"REDs" IN COLLEGES.
Many professors with radical and
Eolshevik sympathies" still hold places
In American universities, Stevenson
said.
I'd like to get a list Of these men.
think the American people would be
| interested in knowing who they are"
said Senator Nelson Of Minnesota.
Stevenson said he would submit list
| for the committee.
of the many pacifist societies. ono
was organized after We got into the
war and flonrished today, Stevenson
declared. This, he said, was the Peo-
Pies Council of America for Peace.
David Starr Jordan, former presi-
| dent of Leland Stanford university Is
its treasurer. he said. Others inter-
ested. according TO the witness. are
Scott Nearing. Max Eastman, Morris
I1ilauitt and Eugene V. Debs. who was
recently convicted.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
DENY TAFT OR ROOT
TO SUCCEED WILSON
OR HOUSE IN FRANCE
Press Association Reports contem-
plated Change in Mission; House
Is Daily Improving.

Paris, Jan. ga report circu-
lated by press association that
William Howard Taft or Elihu
Root would succeed President Will
son or Colonel House on the
American peace delegation is abso-
lutely without foundation, it was
declared by those close to the
president today.
It can be positively stated that
House has no intention of with
drawing. His health is improving
and despite the fact he spends most
OF his time within his rooms, he is
In daily conference with various
delegates
President Wilson, who will return
to the United States early next
February, will again come to Paris
if 1t is deemed necessary. His
course, however, is entirely de-
pendent upon the results accom-
plished before he leaves next
month.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22

OTHER MATTERS UP.

Other matters expected to be talk en-
up by The steering committee" today
We're the question Of procedure for the
conference ethe matter of publicity is
not yet definitely settled. and consid-
Grafton of international labor prob
lens. It is believed the conference
will appoint n special committee to
meet labor leaders OF the associated
and neutral nations regarding pro
posed economic, industrial and social
reforms.
All vital matters were likely to reach
stage permitting their discussion by
the full conference before the end OF
the week.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
SPEED is NECESSARY.

The chief argument against this plan
was the delay it involved-and prompt
action, no matter what course is de-
cided upon ultimately-Was recognized
as imperative.
Whatever plan is indorsed, It seemed
certain today that no radical under
taking win resultant there will nell
ther be combined allied effort to
crush Russia militarily. nor fun recog-
milton of the soviet government Some
sert of a compromise measure was
looked for.
The note sent by Foreign Minister
Tchitcherin Of the BolshevilSi govern
ment to the American state depart
mont, suggesting that representatives
of the United States and soviet gov
ernment get together in an effort o
reach an understanding, was expected
tc have some bearing on the sitna-
ton.
This note IS known to be in posses
sion Of the American delegation here.
It was regarded rs possible that some
such plan might be followed out by all
the associated powers, without entail
ing any formal recognition Of the Boil
sheViki.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
Former King Reported to Have
Arrived Off Lisbon in Un-
known Ship; Republican
Premier Forced to Join Reds.
ROYALISTS VICTORIOUS
IN NORTHERN PROVINCES
Flags of Republic Burned in
Towns Throughout Nation;
Some Dispatches Declare
T.. State of Siege Proclaimed.

Madrid, Jan. EMANUEL III, former
king OF Portugal. has arrived off Lis
bon, aboard a ship Of unknown ma
tionality, according to an unconfrmed
report arriving here today.
tThis dispatch is not confirmed from
any source. Manuel was last reported
to be in England where he took UP
his exile in 1910)
Other dispatches said that Manuels
representatives in Portugal had is
sued manifesto in his behalf dis
couraging the leaders of the royalst
conspiracy. These reports said that
Lisbon is quiet and that military po-
lice are guarding the governors pal
ace.
PREMIER ARRESTED.
Premier Barbosa. who became head
Of the government following the re-
cent assassination of President Paes,
was reported to have been arrested in
oporto, where he went to take action
against the conspirators. He was re-
leased after signing an agreement to
adhere to the monarchy.
Contrary advices said Manuel had
been proclaimed king in Lisbon, that
a new cabinet had been formed and
that the royalist ministers had occu-
ped the official palaces.
Monarehist forces wero reported to
have been completely victorious
throughout the northern provinces
Valencia was occupied by 1900
Royalist troops after brief resis-
tanre.
STATE OF SIEGE.
Flags of the republic are said to
have been publicly burned in towns
throughout the country. Many re-
publican leaders are understood to
have flea across the Spanish frontier,
but others have been stopped al the
boundary ana placed undcr arrest.
state Of siege has been proclaim
ed throughout Portugal, according 70
some reports. The radical revolt which
developed soon after assassination of
President Paes has been lost sight Of
in the new struggle between the re-
public ana monarchist factions.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
THE WEATHER

Forecast for Boise and vicinity
RAIN TONIGHT AND THURSDAY.
For Idaho-Tonight and Thursday
rain.
Highest temperature yesterday. 40
Lowest temperature this mornig,. 3S
Mean Temperatures yesterday ...... = :
Total precipitation for the - hours
ending at a. m. this morning, IS.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
BLAMES PRESIDENT FOR
UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS

Washington, Jan. 22.-President
Wilson is responsible for unem-
ployment of thousands of Ameri-
cans, Senator Jones, Washington,
charged in the senate today.
The president, by refusing to re-
move restrictions against ship
building for foreign account in
American yards, has cost many
American workers the jobs they
would otherwise have, Jones de-
clared.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
EASE BAN ON FoopsruFFs.

Washington. Jan. 22-The war trade
board announced today that Haytian
and Porto Rican coffee are removed
from the export conservation list The
ruling IS effective January "a.
Corn flour and corn meal may be
exported to all countries exeeptinR
England. France and Italy, the board
also announced.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
IOWA FEARFUL,

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 22-Iowa au-
thorities, especially in the river dis
tricts. have been warned to keep a
watch for 25 men, among them MUIR
derers, highwaymen and thugs, who
broke Jail at Rock Island, Ills, last
night. 1t is thought many crossed the
bridge across the Mississippi and en-
tered Iowa at Davenport.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
TO PROBE PRICE OF BREAD.

Saeramento. Cal, Jan. 22.-The APP
pointment Of six members of the legis-
lature 10 investigate the high price OF
bread will probably be made Thurs
day. The resolution appropriating
$1,000 for the investigation and pro-
vidng for the appointment of the
committee, three men from each house,
was adopted by the assembly yester-
day and today was to be taken up in
the senate
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
GIRL BURNED ALIVE.

Ell Centro. Cal, Jan. 22-ExamIna-
tion of the body of girl found near
here yesterday today revealed that her
throat had been cut and then the girl
burned alive before bleeding to death.
Nothing tending to establish identity
had been brought to light.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
$4,000 900 ON RECONSTRUCTION.

Winnipeg, Jan. 22.-Hon. Arthur
Meighen, minister of the interior, to-
day announced that the Dominion OF
Canada will spend $4,000, 600 on re-
construction. s60,oo0.00o on new rail-
roads and seo.0oO.ooo on public works.
during the year.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
CRIPPLED TRANSPORT TO
RESUME VOYAGE TO N Y.

Halifax, Jan. 22.-The French liner
Rochambeau, carrying American
troops home. will sail this evening for
New York. 1t has been DELAYED here
while coaiing, mechanical trouble hay
ing caused it to run short Of fuel.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
B0RAH URGES EXTENSION
OF THE CHEAP HAY RATE
Capital News Special Service.

tCapltaI News Special Service.)
Washington, Jan. 22.- Senator Bo-
rah, in conference with railroad ad-
ministratlon officials, urged that an
extension be granted OF Is days of the
half-freight rate on hay from southern
Idaho to cattle men and farmers in the
drouth stricken sectors of Texs. The
reduced rate provision expires January
%
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
ENGLISH USED.

Later, chairman employed English
In eNeitedly suppressing a demonstra-
ton at mention of the name Of Sir
Edward Carson. leader Of the anti
home rule faction The only other
time when language but Gaelic was
used was When Count Phnlett trans
lated into French an appeal for world
wide recognition of Irish indepen-
denee insisting that the existing state
of war between the English and the
Irish could terminate only in complete
independence Removal Of the British
garrison from Ireland WAS demanded.
Twenty nine Sim Fein members Of
the parliament We're present, the 9TH
ers are in jail.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22

Copenhagen, Jan. 22.-The eonserVa-
tive element will control the German
national assembly. If coalition can
be affected among the three parties
constituting that faction, ii was indi-
Gated by the latest available returns,
from the elections today. While the
Majority Socialists apparently will
dominate any single party in the ma
tional assembly, they viii be out-voted
by the combination Of conservative
delegates, even with the addition OF
extreme radical votes. And. as a re-
sfllt of suppression Of the recent Spar
taeab revolt by 4 Majority Socialist
government II is regarded as doubtful
ii the Two branches of the left ESQ
eiolist and extreme RadicaD can get
together.
The only candidate who appears to
have any ehannee "a replace Chan
eeller Ebert is Matthias Erzberger,
chairman Of the German armistiee
commission and leader of the Centrist
party. Ho was elected To the national
assembly from Berlin district
Berlin reports today indicated an
agreement had been reached to hold
the national assembly IN Weimar, cap
ital of the province Of SAKE Weimar-
Etsnaeh tAeimar is located ON the
left bank of the lin. f3 miles cast of
Eriart. It mas population Of about
aa.000)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
25 PRISONERS ESCAPE
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, JAIL
Desperate Charac ters Are
Among Loosed Criminals
Chicago Police With Rifles
Guard All Entries to City.

Rock Island, 1T, Jan. 22,-Four
of the rs escaped prisoners from
the Rock Island jail had been re-
captured today when Ray Lundy,
Moline, Ill.,, was re-arrested at his
home. Information of his presence
at home was teiephoned the sher-
lff by Lundy's mother.
1t was understood lundy has
told the story of the escape to au-
thorlties here, but the facts have
been withheld in hope of arresting
more Of the convicts.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22

BY WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS.
Paris, Jan. 22,- Russia's interna-
tional status was TO be determined by
the associated powers today
For the third successive day. the
Russian situation constituted the prin-
cipal business OF the supreme war
council. The delegates were confident
that definite agreement would be
reached on the question Of some form
of representation for the soviet gov
ernment at the peace congress.
The proposal for appointment of a
special commission to obtain first
hand information on conditions in
Russia was understood to have re-
ceived Endorsement Of several mem
bdrs of the war council, which IS now
recognizzed as the Steering commit
tee" of the congress-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
For Third Successive Day Paris
Steering Board" Argues
Status of Soviets as REGARDS
to Peace Parley Proceedings.
LENINE ASKS u. S. FOR
NEGOTIATION OPENING
No Radical Undertaking to Re-
suit, No Matter What Plan
Endorsed; Way Paved for
Start of Full ConCIave.

Paris, Jan. 22.-The supreme war
council has decided to send a mis-
sion to Poland, representing the
United States, Great Britain,
France and Italy, it was officially
announced today.
President Wilson's proposal for
settlement Of tho Russian problem
will be discussed at this after
moons session.
Paris, Jan. 22--That a limited
number of representatives of the
Russian soviet government will
attend the peace conference SEEM
ed certain today. It was learned
that an agreement had practically
been reached by the supreme war
council in this regard. Official
announcement was expected be-
fore night.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22

Chicago, Jan. 22-Armed with rifles
and ready to shoot To kill. Chicago po-
lice today guarded every highway and
railroad leading into Chicago in an ef-
fort to capture some or all OF the Is
prisoners who escaped last night from
the Rock Island ILL.,, Jail.
Most Of the prisoners were known as
desperate characters, many of them
being paroled conyicts from Joliet and
other state prisons. sent to Rock Is
land to work in munitions works 1t
Is known, according TO dispatches from
Rock Island, that at least two re-
volyers We're in The possession of the
men.
The escape. said to have been one
OF the most daring on record, was
made shortly after seven O'Clock, by
the aid Of a wooden key whitfield out
by one of the men. Assembled in a
corridor outside Turnkey John Sex
tons office, the men rushed the quar-
ters occupied by the sheriff's family.
When jail guards made an effort to
recapture the prisoners two guards
were tramplcd under foot and Sexton
was shot, though not seriously. The
men then broke through an unbarred
window and scattered in the dark
ness
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
WIN
POWER IN GERMANY
If Coalition Effected, Radicals
Hold Completely Broken,
Election Returns Indicate
Ebert Has Only One Rival.

Berlin, Jan. 2t.-(Delayed)-
Berlin newspapers generally pre-
dcted today that Herr Naumann,
Democrat, would be the first pres
ident of the new German republic
and that Chancellor Ebert, Ma
iority Socialist, would remain as
head of the ministry.
The German Democrat party is
combination of the old proeressives
and liberals. The dispatch would
indicate that coalition govern
naent is probable, with liberal ele-
ment in control.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
BURGESS CHAIRMAN.

eharles Burgess acted as chairman
The peace delegates selected were
Count Ptunkett Professor Edward
Valera and Arthur Griffiths. The lat
ter two are IN prison.
The aged count apparently will have
To go to Paris alone to present Ire-
lands claim for the right of self de-
termination. He must travel on Brit
ish passports.
The parliament opened at $50 yes
terday afternoon with q prayer by
Father o'Flannagan, in Gaelic. The fa-
nous round room of the Mansion
house was filled with strange Gaelic
accents, which cane haltingly from
unaccnstomed lips. The first brief
words III English were spoken at 20
when z. J. Duggan translated the
Sim E'ein declaration Of inaepen-
d9Den
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-22
ENGLAND STEPS ASIDE:
AS |R|SHERs ORGANIZE
Policy of Hands Off" Main
tained in Formation of Re
public; Name ENJOYS to Rep
resent Ireland at Versailles.

Dublin, Jan 2-The attitude Of the
British government toward the new
irish republic was the principle SUB
jeet Of speculation here today.
So far, the imperial authorities have
maintained policy of Hands Off"
utterly ignoring the proceedings of the
Irish parliament which met late yes
terday, adopted a declaration Of inde-
pendenee and appointed committee
to represent Ireland at the peace con-
ference.
The meeting yesterday, which lasted
only an hour and a half, passed off
without incident.
About two thousand persons we're
present, including women and child
rem The proceedings were conduct
ed largely in Gaelic although the
declaration of independence was read
in I'0riiSb and lsrsp,.lt
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-07-26
Bureau Of Sewers

Bureau of Sewers
George e. McGrath, Superintendent.
Edward +. Cullerton. Chief Clerk.
Bureau Of Maps and PIats-
John d. Riley, Superintendent.
7. C. Philips, Engineer OF Surveys,
Bureau of Gas and Electricity
William ]. Keith, Commissioner.
John Il. Bradley, Chief Clerk.
Rivers and Harbors-
Richard O'Sullivan Burke, Asst. En-.
gineer.
Smoke Inspectors Department.
William H. Reid, Inspector.
Room COS, City Hall.
City OIL Inspector
Paul Henderson, Inspector.
Charles Vavrik, Chief Deputy.
VIM. f. German, Assistant
Bureau Of Statistic
Francis A. Eastman, City Statisti.
clan.
Frederick Rex. Librarian.
City Architect
c. w. Kallal.
Purchasing Agent
VIRUS C. Rohm, Business Agent.
PC. Schafer. Chief Clerk.
Department OF Compensation
H. v. McGurren. Superintendent.
Inspector Of Weights and Measures
Morris Eller. City Sealer.
w. F. Cluett, Chief Deputy.
Board Of Examining EnsIneers-
Room 1908, City Hall.
Edward f.. Miller. President
K. r. Moore, LIST Vice-President.
James N. Spencer. I'd vice-Prssi.
dent.
Board Of Examining Plumber
Charles X. Todd, Master Plumber
VIM. w. Petrie. Journeyman Plumb
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-07-26

Sullivan, Dennis W.
Hayes, Howard.
Stelk, John.
Trude, Samuel II.
Mckinley. Charles.
Williams, Charles A.
Wells, Hosea w.
J. Kent Green, Legal Assistant.
Roy Il. Miller, Chief Clerk.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-07-26
JUDGE STElK'S
COMMANDMENTS
Popular Judge Of the Speeders'
Court Lays Down a Deca-
logue for Auto Owners and
Drivers

Judge John Stelk of the Speeders'
court has asked Aid. Joseph l.. Novak
to introduce an ordinance into the
council providing that booklet con.
tanning the speed laws be given by
the city clerk with each car license.
Judge Stelk will endeavor to present
the same plan to the state legislature
SO that every motorist will receive a
copy Of the state laws with his Ii.
cense number.
In all probability the book will be
arranged in the form of command
ments" to speeders. The principal
ones will be ten in number, as fol.
lows:
Thou shalt not:
II. Drive more than twenty-five
miles an hour on any country road.
"2. Drive more than twelve miles
an hour on the outskirts of any city
or village.
"3. Drive more than fifteen miles
an hour in any residence district.
-. Drive more than ten miles an
IA DubiuCSb uiStiStos
"5. Drive more than six miles an
hour around corners.
IS. Drive more than six miles an
hour while approaching railroad
crossings. " :. We a =. = d.
~. Turn to left Of q street car
standing or moving and go between
the car and the curb while passen.
gers are getting on or Off.
IS. Park longer than the law al
lows.
"Thou shalt:
80. Stop at all boulevards and rail
road crossings.
40. Drive only when In perfect
mental and physical condition"
Other commandments, such as
"Thou shalt not try to fool the judge
and warnings Of like significance will
be added.
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HEADS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS.
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
and JUDGES OF MUNICIPAL COURT

Mayor
William Hale Thompson, Mayor.
Charles G. Fitzmorris, Secretary.
Room 507, 9Th floor. City Hal.
City Treasurer
Henry Stuckart, Treasurer.
Room 203, End floor, City Hail.
City Clerk
James T. Igoe, City Clerk.
Edward ]. Padden, Chief Clerk.
Rooms 107.10S, LIST floor, City Hail.
City Comptroller
George f. Harding, Comptroller.
Louis e. Gosselin, Deputy Comptrol.
Ter.
Room SOL, 9Th floor, City Hall.
City Collector
VIM. II. Wesley, Collector.
George Lehman, Deputy Collector.
Department Of Health
John Dill Robertson, M. D.. Com.
missioner.
Gottfriod Koehler, M. D.. Assistant
Commissioner.
K. r. Pritchard, Secretary.
Room 707, 7th floor, City Hall.
Bureau Of Engineering
John Ericsson, City Engineer.
VIM. ]. Roche, Chief Clerk.
Room 402, City Hall.
Water Department
w. J. McCourt, superintendent
Geo. J. Feser, Chief Clerk.
Rooms 10l-102, City Halliday
bills here).
Water Pipe Extension
Hugh l.. Lucas, Superintendent.
Thomas F. Herman, Asst. Superin-
tendent.
Room 404. 4th floor. City Hall.
Bureau Of Streets
Felix Mitchell, Superintendent.
s.. ]. Fisher, Inspector in Charge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-07-26
CHICAGO FED.
GRAFTON OF LABOR

President-John Fitzpatrick.
Vice President-Oscar +. Nelson.
Secretary-Edward N. Nockels.
Financial secretary, Fred G. Hopp.
Treasurer, Thomas +. Kennedy.
Reading clerk, William s. McClena-
than.
Sergeant at arms, Il. A. Schroeder.
Following are committee appoint
ments:
Executive board: John c. Minor.
Annie Fitzgerald Of Women's Union
Labor League, Elizabeth Maloney Of
Mattresses union, ]. A. Train, G. M.
Madsen, Timothy Meary, John Car.
roll, Charles Dold, Tobias Heilman,
Albert Peterson, G. A. Robinson,
James Loughridge and John Kikulski.
Legislative COMMITTEES: G. A. Pense.
Steve Sumner, v. A. Vance, Joseph
Morton, Honore Jaxon, VIM. Boyen.
A. c. Anderson, John Meister, Marx
Nelson.
Delegates to Illinois Federation o
Labor: Gertrude Stoetzel, Anna Stag
hage, II. Hammond, William Quesse
J. Harold. Ben Parker. George May
James Brown, Dan Riordon, John Wal.
tiers, G. M. Madsen and j. Ferris.
Finance committee: M. B. Phillip,
Gertrude Stoetzel, Elizabeth Maloney.
Delegates to American Federation Of
Labor: Emmett T. Flood, Barney
Berlyn, R. @. Fetchil and John Man.
gen.
Judge Frank Johnston Jr. Is max.
ing good record on the Circuit
bench.
Alderman Walter P. Steffen Of the
Twenty.third ward, is making q good
record in the City Council. He is one
Of the coming men % Chicago and tho
people are pleased with him.
~
Thousands or Chicago soldier boys
need jobs. What's the matter with
giving them places in the City Hail.
Some Of the barnacles have been
there too long. They think the city
belongs to them.
Dennis J. Egan is Democratic
leader Of force. ability and popularity.
~U5nA
Max Ascher of the well known and
Justly famous Ascher Bros, Is one of
the most highly respected men In the
moving picture world. His firm owns
many Of the best and most beautiful
theaters In America.
John II. Ford, acting collector of
customs, is a splendid public official
AS special and chief deputy collector
his record is without q blemish.
Carl Appel the owner Of the justly
famous North Side Turner Hall, and
restaurant, is a wide awake citizen,
of whom Chicago is proud.