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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
Buck Privates -

Coblenz.-The latest fraternal or,
ganlzation to be launched by the A
=. r. Is the Buck Privates' society. .
some huge advertising posters are
rather striking. They proclaim that
only bucks, first-class privates. cooks
ana mechanics are eligible TO mem-
oership But the most striking nos.
ter says: Po'-
Who Fired the Barrage?
VINO Pulled the Lanyard?o
VINO Cleaned the Guns?p
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
STRIKE STILL ON AT
WINNIPEG, CANADA
Central Board Declines to Halt Sim
Pathetic WaIkout Despite 5nti-
nations of Adjustment.

Winnipeg-Despite severe pressure
from union men representing the fac.
ton demanding a settlement of the
Winnipeg general strike, the central
strike committee declined Saturday to
call off the sympathetic walkout. not
withstanding intimations that such
action probably would lead to adjust
ment of the general labor contro-
versy
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
u. S. EXPORTERS
IN CORPORATIONS
FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND FED,
ERAL RESERVE BOARD PLAN
COMMERCIAL GROUPS.
EXPEDITE EUROPEAN AFFAIRS
Would Ship Raw Materials So Foreign
Countries Gould Pay Debts Here.
Following on Lines of the
Cotton Dealers.

Washington With a view to quiet
ing the unrest in Europe by Fastening
a return to normal economic condi
tions financial interests in New York
with the assistance of the federal re.
serve board, are considering forma-
ton of group export corporation for
wool "copper" steel, tobacco and other
American products, similar to that or
ganized to handle foreign sales of cot
ton.
1t is planned to give the group cor
porations the backing of a central Sc
curities corporation which would draw
its funds from the investing public,
furnishing perhaps hundreds of mil
lions of dollars to finance the ship
ment of raw materials to the coun-
tries lately at war so that they may
return to work and pay off their
debts to this country
Government officials believe that
no more important project now is
under consideration as reconstruc-
tionmeasure and point to the dis.
turbed conditions of the foreign ex-
change market as necessity for some
action to end abnormal conditions.
Allied Credits, $3.50, 100000.
Government credits to the allies
now total approximately $9,310,OO0, 900, |
leaving only $69OOOO,OOO of the amount
authorized. That is too small, it is
believed to finance the expOrts need |
ed, which is said to be another reason
for the need of private initiative in |
solving the question of credits. The
war finance corporation is said to be |
ready to take the obligations of the
exports corporations if the public
does not, although the latter contin-
gencY is not expected.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
Bank Robbers Get s2s .ooo

sioux City, Iowa-Bank robbers oh.
famed $4,000 in cash and Liberty
bonds in raid on the Leeds banS :,
~, leeds suburb of Sioux City. June =
IN, me robbers overlooked $4,000 in II.
u oerey bonds. The men made their as.
cape in motor car. ' %
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
America Regular Santa Claus

Nienna.-The American relief ad.
ninistration has just succeeded in
carrying out a brilliant maneuver Gu -
rei,el OF the fuel situation in Austria
al ana Czecho Slovalia by bringing in
u carloads Of oil from Galicia'
-, mere Is desperate need of coal and
OIL ior fuel in all countries of the ola
, v1,plre, SO coal is really a key to the
whole disturbed situation here '
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
WILSON AT LAFAYETTE TOMB
President Places Bronze Wreath Con.
tanning Tribute.

Paris.-President Wilson Saturda,
visited the tomb of Lafayette in the
Picpus cemetery and placed on it q
bronze wreath. The new wreath is
duplicate of floral wreath which
the president placed on the tomb
when he first arrived in France The
card on the bronze wreath bears the
same inscription as the card on the
floral one, reading:
ITO the great Lafayette, from a fell
low servant of liberty"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
China Boycotts Japan.

Peking.-The Chinese government is
unable to stem the tide of the Jap
anese boycott movement, which is be-
ing pushed by the students. The bank
eres, merchants and workmen in
Shanghai are lending their support to
the movement, which adds to the agi.
tation.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
Boy Drowned at Tacoma.

Tacoma-For more than four hours
last Sunday physicians and four mem
bers of the Tacoma police force work
ed over the body of Merrill Berry
man, II. in fruitless endeavor to
restore life TO the boy. who fell into
Spanaway lake here when a canoe
capsized
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
CALLS PIONEERS TO "Rle HuN1p
Meeker Asks Old Timers to Seek On,
Old Trails.

Seattle Historical points buried in
the big timber along the nearly for.
gotten pionees trails that led through
the Naches pass will be sought out by
Ezha Meeker Puyallup, George H
Rymes, Clarence B. Bagley, Seattle.
and others who have spent sc years
or more in Washington and Oregon.
Meeker hos issued the call for The
big hunt to begin at Steilacoom.
Wash, July II and to last 10 DAYS
he asks all pioneers of &c years
standing to join the party. Historical
points located will be marked for FIJI.
ture permanent record. The trip will
De made partly over the Mcclellan
pass highway and partly afoot.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
THREE ARE DEAD IN
FIRE AT DULUTH, MINI.
Cut OFF From Escape, They Are suf
located Before Help Can
Reach Them.

Duluth.-Three persons were killed
and two others badly burned by a fire
which Quilted the light housekeeping
apartments of the Landman building
on East Superior street Sunday. A
score OF tenants narrowly escaped
death. The dead are:
William A. Behnke.
Mrs. Mary Behnke.
Miss Alice Fedoren. sister of Mr..
Behnke.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
New Record by French Filler.

Paris.-The French aviator, Lieu
tenant Sasale, June s. established a
new worlds record for height. He
assembled 5000 meters (S1,16S) feet.
He was the holder of the previous
record, $1,000 feet.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
letters Not BEING IGNORED.

New York.-Letters from "cranks''
purporting to furnish clues to the
identity of radicals who last Monday
blew up residences of public officials
in various cities, are not being ig-
nored in seeking to run down the
anarchists. it is learned.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
FALL AND WINTER STYLES
Long, Straight Lines to Characterize
Womens' Coats and Suits.

Cleveland, Ohio-The style com
mittee of the National Cloak, Suit and
Skirt Manufacturers association. in
session this week. announce the fall
and winter styles in ladies' garments
Long, straight lines will characterize
coats and suits Skirts are to be full
about the hips. They will be worn
seven inches from the floor and of
sufficient width to allow ease in walk
ing.
Suit jackets are to be trimmed with
fur, cording, braid and embroidery
or with many buttons. Coats will be
much longer, being but few inches
above the knees.
Materials will be soft and pliacle.
polo cloth, bolivias, velours and SUICIDES
being featured. Brown will be the
leading color.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
Americans Get French Contracts

Paris.-Contracts for reconstruction
work aggregating 2O0OOO,OOO francs,
covering the rebuilding of the de-
stroyed area of Rheims. Nancy and
scissors, have been awarded to Amer.
lean firms.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
York, Hero Of Aroonne. wsds

Pail Mal.-Sergeant A. c. York. he
70 OF the Argonne, was married June
to Miss Grace Williams, his how
hood sweetheart.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
Yaquis and Bandits Kin 40

Nogales, Ariz.-More than 40 Amer.
leans and Mexicans have been killed
oy faquis and bandits in the La Co
dorado district of Sonora, Mexico.
during the last two weeks.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
No Trainina This Year.

washington. - There will be n0
training camps for civilians and re
serve officers during the summer inc
war department says owing to lacS
OF funds as the reason.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
p. J. FransioIi Dies.

Tacoma.-Paul J. Fransioli, 40 years
old, prominent Tacoma grain dealer
died Saturday at his home at Gravel
ly lake of influenza.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
Albert Invites Poincare.

Paris.-King Albert of Belgium nas
invited President Poincare to 'i'i,
Brussels July 22, the Belgian nation"
holiday.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
sToRRs is FOUND GUILTY.
convicted of seducine Ruth Garrison
Wife's SLAYER.

Okanogan .Wash.-On the second
ballot the jury found Douelass NJ r
o'orrs guilty of seducing Ruth CARR.
son, who poisoned Mrs. tsorrs wife
OF the defendant, in Seattle. Counsel
lot the defendant will move for q new
trial. wi ne"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10
Germany Guessing.

Berlin.-Germany is kept anxiously
guessing by hopelessly conflicting re-
ports which purport to forecast the
answer of the allies to the German
Counter proposals. Yet the feeling
is growing that substantial conces-
sions will be granted.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-06-10

Paris.-During the discussion Sat
urday by the council of four of the
German counter proposals, the atti
tude of the American commission re
manned that of mediator, but the
French and English were as far apart
as ever. M. Clemenceau remains firm
in his determination not to reduce the
demands upon the Germans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
COUNTY HELPS
ANOTHER ROAD
Canoe Greek Given $1,000 to Assist
Grading Project Near the
MeredOsia Bridge.
BOND ISSUE INSUFFICIENT
Three of a Mile Of High
way Said to be Worse Be-
tween Here and Chicago.

Before adjourning yesterday aft
ernoon the supervisors voted to
help Canoe Creek township in the
improvement of a bad stretch OF
road near the Meredosia bridge be-
tween Rock Island and Whiteside
counties This bit of road is low
and is said to be the worst between
here and Chicago. 1t is the route
commonly taken by tr!-city people
who connect with the Lincoln high
way in their trips to the metropolis.
This appropriation followed that
of $1,000 to aid South Moline in
repairing the approach to the Col
ona bridge made at the morning
session. Canoe Creek gets 1000
on condition that the township puts
in $4,000. which il is to raise by
bond issue. A drainage project is
contemplated at the point indicat-
ed and if it goes through the high
way embankment will serve also
as a dixie and there may be some
rebate on the grading expense. In
this case the county will get its
share
Voted a Bond Issue.
Supervisor c. D. Butter asked for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
ARSENAL Y. M. G. A.
ORCHESTRA PLAYS
TWICE EACH WEEK

Thursday noon the arsenal Y. Nj.
c. A. orchestra gave a concert in
the arsenal dining hall. The arsenal
"Y" orchestra gives a similar con-
cert twice each week in the dining
hall. on Tuesdays in the women
room, where 800 women are daily
served) and on Thursdays in the
mems room, where upwards of l.
200 are served eaech day.
The government has just COM
pleted the construction of a speciaI
stage and sounding board in the
large room for the use Of the
orchestra in these concerts. In ad-
dition to the above concerts the
Davenport and Rock Island Y. W. c.
IS are cooperating with Mr.. Her
mann, arsenal industrial secretary
of the Y. w c. a. in furnishing ad-
ditional entertainment occasional
ly. The orchestra, under the direc-
ton of Prof. r. J. Hammel. gave
the following program yesterday:
Salute to the Sultan, march. e
Meadow Brook, waltz.
A similar program will be given
The Sentry. march.
Loveland is Calling, slide from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
new HOSPITAL
READY FOR USE
AUGUST FIRST
Work on ST. AnthOny's Going For.
ward Rapidly-W1l Be Modern
In All Respects.

Unless unforeseen difficulties pre-
vent, it is expected that the new
st. Anthony's hospital will be
ready for occupancy by Aug. 1.
The plasterers are due to finish
their work on the structure today.
The mill work is being rushed to
completion and that which will re-
main TO be done is the painting and
interior decorating. Lerch &
Greve have the contract for the
latter.
The new building will be ultra
modern in furnishings and ar
engagements. 1t will have a capac-
ity Of $50 beds, and equipped with
the latest inventions and discov-
cries in medical science.
The old structure situated to the
south will be turned into living
quarters for nurses, and will be
used also as home for aged per-
sons.
The funds for the construction
of the new hospital we're obtained
by a popular subscription cam
paign staged two years ago at
which time the people of Rock Is
land subscribed 100000. The
work on the building was started
in the spring of 1918. the Rolf
Company of Minneapolis having
the contract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14

the appropriation for the Canoe
Creek road. He explained that
bonds had been voted by the town
ship to the amount of $4,000, viii l
was the original estimate for the
cost of the work This amount
now is not sufficient and the town
ship needs $4,000 more There is
a stretch of three-quarters of a
mile to be improved. When there
is a high stage of either the Mis-
sissippi or Rock river it is under
water and it las been in unusually
bad condition this spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
LESSON No. 4.

LESSON No. T.
Comparison of Money Paid Out Per Pupil in
Seventeen Illinois Cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
WAYNE TELLS OF
HIS ACTIVITY IN
GRAIN PURCHASES

c. H. Wayne, Rock Island grain
dealer, was examined by the
law enforcement division of the
food administration in Washington
because of reports that his recent
operations in May corn, when he
corralled $4,000 bushels in The
Chicago market, constituted hoard
ing in violation of food regula-
tions Mr.. Wayne admitted the
operation, but said it was not ex-
traordinary, as he was a large
operator and that he certainly was
not conscious of violating any
regulation.
The division took the case under
Amusement. stating that all con-
ditions of the market must be in
quired into before the operation
could be classed as boarding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
RELATIVES DO
NOT CLAIM BODY
OF ROBERT COOK

The expense of burial of the re-
mains of Robert Cook. convicted
slayer, who took his own life We'd
nesday night, probably will have to
be borne by the county. word hav-
Aiug been received by Coroner ]. F.
Maberry from Mrs. Bessie Kite of
Flora, Ind. a sister of the dead
man. that she is unable to do any
thing On long chance that some
of his own people will claim the
body. Coroner Maberry has dis
patched a wire to the widow of
Cook, living in Persia, Tenn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14

trustees. and at least two districts
have given assurance Of the con-
currence, the new district will
give sufficient taxable property to
raise funds for a bond issue re-
CURED for the proposed building.
1t is said that union of the dis
tricts will not work hardship upon
families living far out.
Original plan OF the Coal Valley
school provides for a one-story
structure only, but walls and foun-
dalton OF this first floor will be
built strong enough for addition of
another story, whenever enroll
ment in the school warrants en-
largement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
PLAN JOINING OF
SCHOOL SECTIONS
IN COAL VALLEY

Consolidation of three school
districts surrounding Coal Valley
has been suggested as solution of
the financial problem which con-
fronts the local board in its school
building plan. Trustees of nearby
districts, which send pupils to the
Coal Valley school, or will do so
when the new structure is COM
pleted. were in conference with
Miss Lou NJ. Harris. county super
intendent of schools. last night
and discussed plan of uniting the
sections.
If the plan is approved by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
DISCUSS GARAGE
REMODELING AND
CHANGE IN PLAN

Plans were discussed today by
the city commission of Rock Is
land for remodeiing the city garage
and appointing a mechanic to take
care of city cars and patrol wag-
ons.
The remodeling will mean an ad-
dition to the rear of the present
building, of from twenty or more
feet, and equipment for the up
keep and repair of motor cars and
other city vehicles, details for
which have not been decided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14
FIRE IN JUNK YARD
CAUSES NO DAMAGE

The city fire department had a
call this morning at 1915 to 920
Eighth avenue, where a junk yard
was reported on fire. The depart
ment arrived just in time to see
Nathan Burnstein. owner of the
yard. with the assistance of a few
neighbors, extinguish the last
flames. The cause of the fire was
unknown and the damage practi-
cally nothing, the fire only making
slight Roadway in a mass of rags,
bottles and other debris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14

bone solo-F. H. Grower.
Meow, one step.
Hindustan, Fox trot-
Romance OF a Rose, selection.
Fraternity, march.
A similar program will be givn
next Tuesday in the Women's din
ing hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-14

Note-Are any questions necessary, could any
answers be more convincing than the above diagram?
Rock Island the lowest the list See Lesson No. o
for How Much Do You Get for S4II5?
Evening star., 1919-04-14
Easter Silk Sale

o. ~
r this sale event. Below
of especial interest.
$1.59 Crepe de Chine.
$1.35
All-silk Crepe de Chine,
firm, medium-weight for
spring and summer wear.
Light and dark shades. 40
inches wide.
$2.25 Black Satin. $1.89
Black Satin Duchess, all
silk; beautiful, lustrous fin
ish, close satin face; of good
spring weight, 36 inches
wide.
$4.25 Charmeuse. $3.49
Superior quality bla ack
Charmeuse in a rich, lus-
trous finish, with close satin
face. 40 inches wide.
Third Floor -Lansburgh
& Bro.
Evening star., 1919-04-14
ANGERED SOLDIERS
KILL WAR MINISTER
Heff Neuring of Saxony
Thrown into River and
Then Shot.

fCOPENHAGEN, April 13 (by the
Associated Press).-Herr Neuring,
war minister in the government OF
Saxony, was killed at Dresden yes
terday by disgruntled soldiers to
whom the minister had refused a
storned by demonstrators, who
DRAGGED out Herr Neuring and
threw him into the Elbe. where he
was shct and killed as he tried to
swim to the bank.
Wounded patients in the Dresden
hospitals, says the Dresden dispatch
collected in the morning in the thea
ter square to protest against an order
issued by Herr Neuring to the erect that
the wounded in future should re-
receive only peace-time pay. Five
ton to see the minister. who refused,
however. to receive them.
A state of siege has been proclaim
ed in Dresden. Five persons were
killed in yesterdays disorders but
eventually the demonstrators dis
persed on the minister of worship
promising a deputation that all the
demands of the soldiers should be
gTanted-old rates of pay and ade-
quaLe food ration.
The official explanation of the
trouble is that il arose through a
misunderstanding that the reduction
GERS and men to peace rates, ordered
by the empire, but which does not
Yet apply to SaXony, was to be en-
forced there. The Saxon govern
ncsnt is applying to Berlin for the
withdrawal of the order.
Evening star., 1919-04-14
Official Version of Affair.

AN official version of the affair says
Minister Neuring received deputa-
tien and promised a general fulfill
ment of the wishes of the soldiers.
In the course of time" the COM
ninication continues. 1.-The wounded
were Joined by a number of other SOL
dferS, who were partly armed and
prevented people from entering or
leaving the building. Some of the
armed soldiers pushed their way into
the inner part of the ministry. An
jmprudent young soldier. employed in
the ministry an orderly. became
confused and threw two unloaded
practice hand grenades into the cham
Der No one was injured by them.
ION the street a rumor started that
Neuring had given orders to throw
hand grenades. This was quite un-
true. On this false rumor Neuring
was murdered in a bestial manner.
Evening star., 1919-04-14
APPROVED BY WELSH MINERS
Big Majority for Improved Work
ing Conditions, Recommended.

LONDON. April 12.-The ballot of
the Welsh miners. concluded today.
gives a majority of 1a3.127 in favor OF
accepting the report of the commits
sion. which. headed by Justice Sankey.
recommended improvements in work.
ing conditions. The vote was: For
acceptance, 142. .5bS: against, 19.429,
Only two problems remain to be ad-
Jusfed-the continuation OF conscrip-
ton and the governments policy in
Russia-the workers of the country
having demanded an Immediate dis
continuance of compulsory service and
the withdrawal of British troops from
Russia.
Evening star., 1919-04-14
FoCH IGNORES PROTEST
ON TOWNS OCCUPATION

FRANKFORT, April IL (Havas).-
Marshal Foch. in answering a Ger
man protest, has declared that his de-
cision is final regarding the occupa- :
tion of Griesheim, FIVE miles west of
Darmstadt, the capital of Hesse-
DarnStadt-
Griesheim is In the neutral zone on
the eastern bank OF the Rhine On
several occasions British and French
forces were reported to have entered
this zone to put down disorder or
threatened disorder. Griesheim ts
opposite the French zone of occupa-
tion. There have been no reports
that the town had been occupied by
allied troops.
Evening star., 1919-04-14
POSTER WRITER'S GET
CHANCE TO WIN FAME
Invited to Produce Something
Unique" to Advertise Saliva
tion Army Drive.

Poster writers will have an oppor-
tunity to make a small amount of
cash and acquire large fame by pro-
ducing something unique for use in
advertising the Salvation Army's S
drive in Washington for $780, 900. this
city's share of the home service fund
of the organization.
It is planned to have a contest and
award three prizes. The first prize
will net the winner $50. the second
$40 and the third s.. The contest
will be under the direction of Felix
Mahony, who directed a similar con-
test in connection with the war saw
ings stamp campaign. Mr.. Mahony
said the contest would begin at once
and close May IL.
Open to ALI Corners.
The contest is open to all comers
1t is not necessary to be a regular
poster writer to qualify for entry. Mr.
Mahony explained.
But it is necessary. or at least 1t
ought to be considered necessary to
study the history of he Salvation
Army and get acquainted with its
aims" said Mr.. Mahony. There is
dinarily well informed persons, re-
garding this fine organization.
They forget" said MIR. Mahony.
'or don't know. that il is an organ
ization doing the finest kind of con-
structive work. not alone among the
down and outs, but among all classes.
1t would be a good idea to have in
teuectual Washington give the Saliva =
tion Army some real study
Evening star., 1919-04-14
Russian Agents Involved.

%After this occurrence three uni
formed men pushed their way into
headquarters. saying they were mem
bers of the Red Soldiers League. One
had very defective knowledge of
German. which proves the entire oc-
currence was Influenced by Russian
agents"
A dispatch from the German Wolff
Bureau says the news agency learns
that when Minister of Defense NoSke
was informed of the killing of Neu-
ring he arranged to give increased
support Immediately to the Saxon
government. The dispatch adds that
so many troops are proceeding to
Dresden that il is certain law and
order will be quickly restored