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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
FIND JEWELS OWNER
New York Woman Claims $20,-
900 Diamond Rope; Col
lapsed When String Lost.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 25.-The
string Of 70 matched diamonds, valued
at $4,000, still rests in the vault at
police headquarters, but it's owner is
now definitely known as Mrs. jose
phine McAllister of New York.
She promised to call again today and
reclaim her jewels, which were stolen
from her Friday night in the Palm
room of the st. Francis hotel.
She cold the police late yesterday
that the loss of the Jewels worried her
30 that che collapsed at the home Of
q friend and 50 did not reappear, al
though the diamonds were recovered
Saturday morning.
Mrs. McAllister gave her permanent
address as Hotel Plaza, New York.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
WHY WILSON BECAME
COMMANDING FIGURE
Americas Vast Resources and
Proved Ideals Foremost Fac
tor of Presidents Success
Abroad; Personality Asset.
BY ROBERT ]. BENDER.

Washington, Feb, 25.-President Will
son went to Europe a self confessed
amateur in international diplomacy,
and returned to America as the domi-
nant figure in the peace conference.
This, despite the opposition to him of
his principles that have developed at
home.
The two foremost factors of the
presidents success aboard-his popu-
larity with European peoples and his
power with their statesmen-are not
personal, but due to conceptions of
American ideals in the foreign mind
and realization by allied leaders Of
Americas tremendous wealth, both in
money and materials.
PERSONAL FACTORS.
The other two factors are entirely
personal and consist of his tact, sup
ported by a never falling sense of hu-
NOR, and his knowledge of history and
OF the men with whom he Is dealing,
OF the first two factors, his popu-
larity with the people Is due largely
to the fact his portrait has been broad.
casted over Europe In connection with
his expressions on American ideals and
ideas, thus giving a picture and an
identity to America. Admiring, there
fore, the people. when the president
visited them, exalted the man whose
face they had been taught to recognise.
STRONGEST POWER.
His power with the statesmen Is due
In part to the knowledge of these
diplomats that his popularity with the
people Is tremendous weapon. and
that were he at any time to appeal to
popular Judgment. on an issue which
he favored in opposition to their own
representatives. he might come out on
top. But the greatest power Wilson
wields is Americas wealth and re-
sources which are absolutely indispen-
sable to the economic readjustment of
Europe.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25

Washington, Feb. 25.-Democratic
leaders in the house want President
Wilson to call an extra session of con-
gress within 80 days after the end of
the present session, March 4.
The present situation, in reference to
the shipping program and necessity for
outlining a permanent merchant ma
rine policy, will be one of the first ar
guments.
Another will be the necessity for per-
manent railroad legislation. 1mpossi-
bility of passing adequate army legis-
lation in the week remaining of this
session will be one more reason ad-
vanced for an early call of both houses.
1t will be pointed out to the president
that this country will be left with only
a handful of men after the proclama-
ton OF peace unless new laws are
passed.
The appropriations committee OF the
house has found it impossible to ap-
propriate for several special "emer-
gency branches" of the government be-
cause they are not permanently author
lied by statute. Some of these branch
es, house leaders believed. should be
construed for year or more.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
UNREST
MENACES BRITAIN;
TAX BURDEN CALLS
Lloyd Georges Warning of Civil
Strife Not Rhetorical Phrase !;
People Insist That Germany
Pay War Debts.
BY ]. w. T. MASON.


New York, Feb. 25.-The movement
passed from Russia into Germany is
now advancing further westward and
is developing menacing symptoms in
Great Britain. Lloyd Georges warn
ing Of civil strife is not a rhetorical
phrase, for there has been accumulat-
ing a long list of workingmens de-
mands in the British isles which have
failed to be satisfactorily adjusted.
The one result of the peace congress,
which to the present has most nearly
affected the people of Great Britain
and the other allied nations in Europe,
is the confessed inability of the dele
gates to make the Germans pay for
the war.
Only a small part of the taxation in
the victorious countries can be met by
indemnity.
TAXES CAUSE UNREST.
The enormous weight of taxes now
hanging upon Europe is chiefly re-
sponsible for the discomfort which has
seized upon the labor classes of Great
Britain. Unless some means can be
found Of tightening the burden, the sit
uation may become an impossible one
After the Napoleonic wars there was
for a time terrible misery because of
heavy taxes. but this was soon relieved
through the invention OF labor saving
machinery which greatly increased
mans capacity for production. Great
er productivity appears to be now as
then the only fundamental way of
solving the problem.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
CLAMP BAN ON PRESS.

Berlin, Feb. 25.-With the restora-
tion of order In Munich under admin
istration of the newly formed Soviet
government, the bourgeois press was
reported today to have been prohibited
from publishing for 10 days.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
Augsburg, following the calling of .
general strike there. Spartacans seiz-
ed newspaper offices and public build
ings. Several street demonstrations
occurred.
In the Mannheim coal districts, Spar
tacans were reported to be retreating
upon Dusseldorf and Muelheim, fight
ing rear guard actions in the forests
with government troops as they fall
back.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.

Washington. Feb. 25.-PresIdent
Wilson returned to Washington early
today. completing one Of the unique
trips of history. Since his departure
from home last December, the presi-
dent has Travelled over 10000 miles.
has been made a citizen of approxi-
mately 1900 cities, towns and hamlets
in Europe, has been housed in the
royal palaces Of two kings and one
prince, has ridden on the royal trains
of two ruling families, delivered near
ly two score Of speeches and short ad-
dresses and received six college and
university honorary degrees.
He returns to the capital intent on
convincing congress of the need of
Americas participation in a league of
nations.
If AMERICA FAILED.
The background of this need he
summed up in Providence. r. l., last
night, when he said that now that Eu-
rope has pinned her faith to America,
1t would break the heart of the world
IL America failed to respond"
The presidents day promised to be
full. He was expected to give his
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
TWO DEAD, 80 INJURED
IN milwaukee WRECK

Rockford, H., Feb. 25.-Two persons
were dead, 33 injured-seven seriously
today following wreck on the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad
near here last night.
A spreading rail derailed the tender,
baggage and passenger coaches of a
passenger train from Beloit, Wis. The
engine remained on the track.
The dead are:
c. E. Corcoran, train master. Beloit,
Wis, and Harry c. Smith, of James
willie, Wis.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
S. 900, ,000, 900 TAX BILL
HAS WILSON'S SIGNATURE

Warrington, Feb. 25.-Prssidsnt
Wilson signed the 5000, ,0oo, 700 rev.
enue bill before retiring last night,
it was officially announced today.
The measure, besides providin,
for greatly increased taxes on in
comes, profits and many Of the
ry-day thinss Of life, carried q
rider making the national capita,
bono dry.
income tax blanks have been
mailed out and tho operation Of
many provisions Of the law will Get
undsr way at once.
The president also signed the
$100,o00,0 900 appropriation bill
which Herbert Hoover asked TO
relieve famine in Europe. He also
signed the urgent dsncisncy bill.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
ONLY WANTED TO REACH
WILSON AND SAVE WORLD

Boston, Feb. 25.-John RososLy,
who was arrested whom he at.
tempted to gain admittanoe to
President Wilson's suite in the
CopIsy Plaza hotel, was arraisnsd
in the central court today charged
with carrying dangerous weapons.
Rososky told tho police he "in.
tended to get the president and
save the world" II was also
learned that the man believed him
self to be the "kins Of Poland"
Upon his arrest he declared hs had
"rsaohed heaven" and that he
tried to do the task imposed upon
him by the "suprsms being"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
WILSON SPEECH To SPUR SENATE DEBATE

subject that debate may break out
at any time.
Those demanding radical
amendment Of the league consti-
tuition We're not directly impressed
today with Wilson's Boston
speech. They are to make some
speeches themselves. Senator
Borah plans to deliver more than
80 after congress adjourns, begin
ming at Boston, March 8. He will
follow this with New York
speech the same week and then
will go to the Pacific coast.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
By ROBERT L. c. MARTIN.

By ROBERT L. c. MARTIN.
Washington, Feb. 25.-President
Wilson's speech at Boston is to be
made part of the senate debate on
the league of nations today. 1t
will be put into the congressional
record by some administration
senator.
Although no formal league
speeches have been announced. the
air Is SO full of argument on the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
SENATE WANTS ARMY
OF $4,000 MEN FOR
Permanent NUCLEUS

Washington, Feb. 25.-Ths SEN
ate military affairs sub commit
tee today agreed to recommend an
army Of $4,000 men and $1,000 Of.
ficers as the permanent military
force Of the country.
The provision was stricken out
by the house although appropria-
tions were left for an army Of this
size. On the urgent appeal Of Seo-
retary Of War Baker and Chief of
Staff March provision for an army
Of 500, 600 in round numbers was
rsinserted by the senate commit
tee. The committee hopes to have
the bill ready to report by night.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
JArPAPERs IMPRESSED
WITH LEAGUE COVENANT;
FAVOR RACIAL EQUALITY
Agreed Project Gusts MiIitarism and
Appear Satisfied With Disposal
Of German Islands.

Toxic, Feb. .19.-(Delayed.) Jap
anese newspapers, commenting on
the covenant of the league of ma
lions, which has Just appeared in
complete text here, agreed for the
most part today that it sounds the
death knell of militarism.
The newspapers appear to be
satisfied with regard to the ar
rangement for the German islands
In the South Seas. In one respect
they regret that in the covenant
there is no declaration of the
equality of the races and nothing
to abolish discriminatory laws.
The above dispatch from Toxic
was greatly delayed, probably be-
cause of the break in all connec-
tions with the orient.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
Aside From League, President
Faces Vital Issues of Home
land; Meets Cabinet Today,
First Assembly in 13 Weeks.
LABOR SITUATION MUST
Be RELIEVED AT ONCE
Several important Vacancies
Wait Appointment, to Attor-
ney General Post and on the
Federal Trade Commission.

Washington, Feb. 25.-President
Wilson in his first few hours at
the white house today signed 2e
congressional bills and joint reso.
lutions. Chief among those were
the $10o, 100000 famins fund bill,
the deficiency bill, the invalid PEN
sion bill "A measure allowing SOL
diers, sailors and marines credit
on homestead entries while they
wens in tho service, the public
buildings bill and the joint resolu-
ton granting a pension to Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
GRAB BENZ
AUTO PLANT; AUSTRIA
MAY REFUSE MERGER
Fear Soviet Control in Bavaria
to Fail Proposed Teuton
Union; SAKE Coburg De-
clares War on the Empire"

Berne, Feb. 25.-Spartacans have
seized the Benz automobile works Mt
Mannheim and have supplied them
selves with machines, according to dis
patches received here today Railway,
telegraph and telephone communication
has been cut between that city and
Karlsruhe
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
GEN. LUDENDORFF RETURNS
TO GERMANY-BY REQUEST

London, Feb. 25.-General Luden-
dorff. former quartermaster general Of
the German army, left Sweden for
Germany on Sunday night, according
to advices received here today. The
Swedish foreign office is said to have
refused his request for extension of
his permit to stay In that country.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
AUSTRIA MAY RENIG.

Berne, Feb. 25.-Setting up of So
viets in Bavaria will, it is feared. re-
suit in the division Of Germany, it was
stated in dispatch from Vienna to-
day. AS result the Austrian desire
for union with Germany is said to
be cooling.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
CHICAGO HAS $3.50, 600 FIRE.

Chicago. Feb. 25.-The old wigwan.
site here, where Lincoln was nomi-
mated for president, was swept by .
$25o.ooo fire. which destroyed several
buildings occupied by Wholesale gro
Gerry establishments and coal housea
carly today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
THE WEATHER

Forecast for Boise and vicinity:
SNOW TONIGHT AND wEDNES-
DAY; WARMER TONIGHT.
For Idaho: Tonight and Wednesday.
snow; warmer tonight.
Highest temperature yesterday, 81.
Lowest temperature this morning. 81.
Mean temperature yesterday, 90.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
MORE WAR DECLARED.

Copenhagen. Feb. 25.-Military Gov
ernor Noske, in the course of an inter-
view at Weimar, declared that Sake
Coburg has declared war against the
empire" and that government troops
will remain there until all is calm"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
BY FRED S. FERGUSON.


Copyright 1919, by United Press)
Paris, Feb. 25.-Revolutionary
changes in international naval laws
which, fitting in with the rules of the
league of nations. would make war
virtually impossible, are now under
discussion. Regulations under which
munitions are shipped from neutrals
to warning countries would be COM
pletely overturned. Under their oper-
alton, freedom of the seas would not
be theoretical, but real.
The United Press is able to state
that the principal points favored by
the peace delegates, regarding NUM-
tion shipments in the future, are:
NATION RESPONSIBLE.
First-Eaoh nation shall be held
responsible for any unneutral act
by fts citizens.
Second-AiI contraband must be
established at the outbreak of tho
war and lists cannot be changed
during the period Of hostilities.
Third-As carrying contraband
naturally is forbidden, the flag of
. non warning nation flying over
ship would be a guarantee that
she was not carrying munitions or
other prohibited materials.
Fourth-lf a ship arouses sus-
picion and is stopped within a re-
stricted area, search shall be linn
tied to investigation of her papers
to determine her nationality.
Fifth-lf a ship of non- war
ring power is discovered carrying
eontraband, that nation shall be
subject to punishment by the
league of nations, economically or
otherwise as tho executive council
recommends.
ON OWN RESOURCES.
1t is obvious that under such rules
no nation will be able to carry on
war beyond the limit of her own pro-
duction of munitions. The practice of
buying munitions from a warning
power by payment of enormous prices
and obtaining shipment through pay
ment of high freight rates with ship
pprs taking the risk-as heretofore
done-would be eliminated by point
one and the nation from which ship
was sailing would be certain that she
carried no contraband.
There would be no neutral power in
the strict sense, after establishing the
league of nations, but assuming that
despite the rigidness of the league
laws some powers would start to en-
gage in a war, these new regulations
would act as further deterrent.
If either belligerent violated the
rules governing it's movements at sea
It would bring upon it the judgment
tf the league while violation by a non-
telligerent would render the latter an
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
Drastic Bans Proposed at Peace
Farley Concerning the Free
doom of Seas and Trade in
War Materials.
FIXED CONTRABAND LIST
NOT SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Each Nation Would Be Held Re-
sponsibIe for Any UnneutraI
Act by Citizens; Blockade
Running to Be Barred.

Paris, Feb. 25.-Premier cIem-
enceau, wounded by an assassin
late Wednesday, has so far inn
prowsd that no bulletins will be
issued on his condition after to-
day, It was officially announced.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
FAVOR EXTRA SESSION
Unsolved Problems Necessitate
Continued Legislation, They
Claim; Railroad and Army
Provisions Must Be Finished.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
Martin, Democratic leader, today
asked President Wilson to call an
extra session of congress March
is. Martin disclosed this fact at
a hearing on this $3.50, 900, 900 rail-
road appropriation bill.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-25
WILSON CONFIDENT
NATION TO |NDORSE
LEAGUE COVENANT
Wires Projects Sponsors in
New York of Assurance That
America Will Rally to Sup
port of Proposition.
By ROBERT J. BENDER.

Washington, Feb. 25.-President
Wilson today stated he was confident
that the people of the country will
rally with practical unanimity to the
support Of the league Of nations"
The president expressed this belief
in telegram to Theodore E. Burton,
president of the League of Nations un-
ion, New York city.
The telegram read: "Your MESA ge
was greatly appreciated. Am myself
confident that the people of the coun. j.
try will rally with practical unanim-
ity to the support Of the league of ma
tions plan in which the whole world is
looking to them to be the leaders"
WILSON'S FIRST ACT.
Dispatch of this message was prac-
tically the presidents first act upon
returning to his office. 1t was in re-
rly to message from Burton pledginr
support of the league.
The president desires to leave for
France. again on March S, Secretary
Tumulty stated, and is making plans
to clean up all executive business by
that time.
Burton's telegram follows: League
or Nations union, merging world
league and New York peace society,
welcomes you as recognized leader of
world of nations movement and
pledges cooperation in rallying public
opinion and in securing united action
in support Of the league"
Other kilograms pledging support
and expressing the belief that the
country will approve the league of ma
ions plan poured into the White
House. Some particularly praised the
presidents speech at Boston yester-
day.
TO TRUpGE WITH YANkS.
The president was at his desk short
ly after 10 o'clock this morning. No
appointments other than the cabinet
meeting for this afternoon had been
arranged. 1t was announced that the
president will march in and not simply
review the parade for returned fight
ers Thursday.
No definite date has been set, Sec
retary Tumulty said. for the presi-
dents conference with governors on
the unemployment situation, but the
president is anxious that this be ar
ranged. However, it may be post
poned because of the fact that many
governors are now closing up the work
of state legislatures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-06

Want to Hire Jobiess King?
PARIS, July b.~ Some 21S Kings and
near kings are ont Of a Job rs result
# the waI according 10 latest records
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-06

1rss tAsq,sslvss ovsr night. no matter
how tightly the straps are drawn.
such = feat u possible, according TO
the laboratory, from the fact that
the boxes are made mp OF lumber
which = not thoroughly dried, and
upon drying out they grow smaller.
Metal straps are ( very necessary
reimbursement on many. kinds Of boxes
which are to be shipped by freight.
A canned food box, for instance,
which a not thus Sirded will travel
only half ~ far or stand only half az
much rough handling before break
ing open. The boards OF canned food
boxes are usually too thin to permit
mailing the straps In place. These
can only be wrapped around the box,
drawn as snug as possible, and fasten-
ed at the ends. II box Id made
of dry lumber, the straps will cling to
II tightly throughout the journey:
otherwise. If left for any length OF
time In the hot sun on a depot plat
form or in heated warehouse the
box is likely to shrink SO much that
the straps fall off. leaving only the
thin boards to hold in the contents.
Large numbers of food cans are now
spilled out along the way from the
Gamer to the grocer from this cause.
A new box has been designated at the
laboratory to reduce such losses II
possible. The box Is 50 built that its
sides can be squeezed in by the metal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-06
ssSecret Service"
Comes to the Isis

Thrills that stir the soul sre plenti-
fui in Secret Service William Gil
lette's famous drama = Paramount
Aircraft special picture. which comes
TO the isis thcater this week Ma yer
KHAKI and temporarily wears butter
nut of the Confederste service IN Ibis
picture. plays the role rnaFe famous
by Mr.. Gillette.
Caueht in a desperate situation IN
his efforts 10 hetrsy Richmond into
the hands OF the Union arn1N, thn hero
II saved By Southern girl who has
learned To love him This is not, how
ever. war play with a shot and shell
nying thicklS. but u Ase huma %
story of few people involved in a
network as the result Of secret SER
vice in its most dramatic sense,
In the supporting cast are found
many favorites Wanda Hawlcy beau
tifui and talented, is Edith Narney, tho
heroine. playing opposite Major Rob
Theodore Roberts, RAYMOND Hatton
IRVING Cumnains Casson Ferguson
Edy1he Char n7an and Guy Oliver
Sharing honors on the same pro-
gram will be the first presentation in
Richmond of Roscoe Arhuckle's new
eet comedy. the first production made
under the new million dollar year
contract "A Desert Hero" is said
20 be sore mingly funny farce come
AZ. bubbling over with humor rtdicu-
lous situations and e1cructstinglY fun
nv action.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-06
AMERICAN THEMES
FOR GRAND OPERA
Messenger and dc Koven Draw on Our
Literature For Librettos.

Beside Puccini's Madame Butter
nyf and THE Girl of the Golden
Vest English and American stories
have but rarely been used as grand
opera material Considering the
many treasures in our literary store
house, ii Is a surprising thing that
il has not been drawn upon more fire.
quenUy for contributions 10 lihrettos.
The prospect for the future is
brighter. however Andre MESA ger,
the well known French conductor,
WHO with his Paris Conservatory or
chestra spent the greater part of last
winter in this country, has composed
sH excellent opera from Booth Tark -
II tons early story. Monsieur Beau
cairn" This work is now meeting
with great success in London. Amer
ic.us sing the chief roles and the
manager IS also an American.
Another opera on theme from
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-06
OFFICER GETS TOBACCO
BACK FROM GERMANY

London, July 5.-<Behold the hoD~
est, though anonymous. Germant
H. j. Wilson, an architect OF feeef~
borough. England. formerly Iisuten-
ant in the Northumberland Fu1iHer0
and taken prisoner by the Germans y
the March drive Of 1913. reeetvs0
through the mails today q package e
tobacco which had been forwarded ~
his family to him at the German pris.
on camp at Rastatt in May o. iA&
year.
The tobacco had been held mp some
where along the line and waS not
delivered until after Wilson had len
Germany after the armistice. But
some conscientious German had taken
the pains to burrow into the recorde
find where Wilson enlisted and Tor.
ward the tobacco to that address.
A heartless British customs servico
appended duty Of eight shdllineo
upon the returned smokes.