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What's What in Idaho Politics It might be gently hinted that lessrs. Pence. Nugent and Klder read am Blythe's, "Western Warwick." "Let The People Rule." may have >«en a slogan in the misty past, but it lever realty existed judging from some ■event political developments. To see some of the antics of hard ihelled standpatters we are prompted lo wonder how' they are going to bring Teddy, which is hemselves to vote f< lot at all impossible. 1 If ther: will be one real amusing in Kent in the grand office rush to be Iked this, the open season for poii tlciuns, it will he reactionaries trying to appear progressive. I Every political organisation has its Poasted regulars, who )art of the ticket themselves, nre at empting to read the alleged non-regu. urs out of their part', an >u si I y engaged in by quite a number vho could be named. •hile knifing 'cupation The recent Republican stale central committee meeting Otis but the chilly, ton-enthusiastic, non-expre :ude of the men at the helm kept the about as most harmon ium -committal, iivc atti political mercury phere it has since remained. dow About the mos' stimulating medicine that can be administered to an incom petent office holder is competition and opposition when he attempts to succeed gmself; which would hazard the guess ■ne of it could be administered pound the statebousc. k Senator Elliott of Bonners Ferry is pinking political hay while the sun (shines. The Spokane Ghronicie says: |State Senator E. E. Elliott of Bonners perry stands alone up to the prient lime as north Idaho's only Republican candidate for congressman. It has been expected that one or more others would bnter the race, bvt t.me passes and still the Boundary county man has no oppo sition from any of the 10 counties of (he north." Nez Perce is the first county in the state to name a Democratic delegation I the state convention to he held at Pocatello May lx to elect delegates to fee national convention. The county »mm it tee performed the function at a [meeting last week which was presided tth|r by James L. Armstrong, county PRirman. Twelve delegate« were nam 'd ns follows: Porter Shaffer, Dr. J. M. Stoneburn »r, W. R. Wyatt. George E. Erb, Phillip A'eiscrerber, George W. Tannahill. W. F. Green, John McCormack, T. der, W. T. Wright, Dr. J. M. Gyle and ?. J. Konen. t Resolutions were adopted indorsing 'he administrations of President Wil ton and Governor Vlexander and tn Uructing tjie delegates to work for the 'lection of the delegates who w *uld .rote for the renomination of President Wilson in the national convention. A meeting of t ie Democratic county central committee for Benewah county as been called by the executive com for April 20 to elect delegates J iitt< the state convention. ill endeav Unti-Elder factions pure control ot the r to h locates, it is said. Some interesting political develop nents may be expected in northern gatio now for Burton L. Fr« ich, form •^congressman from tit is state, is back t Moscow, having arrived there from Chicago rtonths. Jr, French will enter the race for eon riossman. whero he spent several It is currently rumored that •tion of I Speaking of the majority of the Ada « oimty Democratic committee direct in?* its chairman to cal! a party primary th° Chronicle, Pocatello has this to say: 'This is In direct line with the recenl action of the state committee. It is the next recent HE BELOVED VAGABOND! Aï IHE MAJESTIC WEDNESDAY plendid Hand-colored Viz ualization of William J. Locke's Book, With Ed win Arden in the Title ! Bole. On Wednesday, for the one day only, he Majestic Theater will have attraction the film version of William [ Locke's "THE BELOVED VAGA BOND." Edwin Arden, the eminent ramatic star, will he seen in the title hie and the film has been hand-col ired throughout, nost beautiful offerings of the entire eason. Ho marvelous un interpréta - ion has Edwin Arden given u» of the haracter of ' The Beloved Vagabond'* ipd with such artlstfc skill has Direc tr Edward Jose outlined the signifi Lnee of Locke's theme that there Litis little left to he desired to make ^3 production a singularly perfect Many and varied have been the the advisability of film ib an king one of the. title. •omments ng this particular story of William J. jocke's and again it is prov be treatment the story gets is given d the hands of first the adapter, and hen the directors, is the final word [S to the film possibilities of any lit- srsry work. Many scenes of inde- içribable cjiurm have been utilized, de- leting the troubles, humble Jojs. and t,e pathos which existed in the lives of ;he wanderers. - The film, made here In America, was lent to Paris to be hand colored, the £suit being a delightful enhancement If an already beautiful production. •The -Beloved Vagabond" Is the last surd in feature film production. that best thing to the general state primary that was ruled out. And since the jJemocratlc voters have been deprived of the privilege of holding a state pri mary they slnuld now assemble their committees in the various counties and urrange for county primaries." The Press-Times of Wallace has this to say of the same action: "The action of! the Ada county Democratic committee in calling a primary and criticising the state committee for not having fol lowed the mandate of the' national committee In this regard is doubly sig nifleant. Not only does it show that the rank and tile of the party is dis pleased with the domination of the state committee by the reactionary ele ment led by Nugent and Pence and —lder, but I, discloses that Nugent and Pence are without support of the vot ers of their party in their home eountj In view of the vociferous attitude of Democratic County Chairman Hind-* man at the recent meeting of the Dem ocratic state central committee when as the "Jt hnny-Ooine-Lately" he de clared against a preferential primary putting forth the claim, however, that stand of the committee did not pre ' ont the holding of a party Democrats are ii primary, undering just how far the Nil cut faction is going to lead him against lettinr the people rule. Republicans arc beginning to be con vinced that looking nothing, 1« not going to get the party fur 80 fu as victory is concerned and doing next fail. Gratifying the ambitions of some men who are pitifully defective ineapab of leadership, may be to their n ted ho !wok for progres s nd personal advant go. but it is disc by that element from their party. At the recent Republican state cen teting. tral committee Kootenai county was not represented either» in person or proxy for the first time in many years. Strange that all the po litlcal acumen should be vested in one individual. The "wet" and the "dry" issu * have been eliminated by s< clans, especial!} ette class, but there is max J pojitl those of the cravui} constitutlonai amendment to he voted on next fall, and office seekers i tv di vvell i chairmen for instance, may bt pun to make pl.u pi rectors, called their cords. The Spokesman-Review, leading pa per of eastern Washington and one of the most prominent and influential ut for Theodore Editorialh pa P-'rs in the west. Is Roosevelt for president, that paper says, after i troubled and war burdened situât the world confronts; Make no mistake as t »viewing the the strength f nominated, for re of President Wilson, re-election next November. The united Republican' party, even if sup boned by the preponderance both of the .Republicans and the Progressives |of 1912, will need every vote it can muster and every ounce of fighting »ability* There is an 'mmense number; ; independent voters who care nothing ! for party but everything for c mti\\ and patriotism. Thes A m eri»*u ns 1 vote only for that presidential who appears to them most likely to j sustain the hone" o* America and safe j guard the. rights and interests Americans. of Hughes of the United States si 1 urk ipr court and Root of New each be a good nominee for the R<? 'ouid make a lacks would [publicans. and either capital president. But Root Roosevelt's force, and i lie stand o. Hiighcs toward national issues is un snow 1 Roosevelt is the strongest and most He is our I.-an to deal with the popular of living: Americans best equipped trying international conditions. He is the strongest man the country has for pushing those policies to success that are needed v und 111 Ve needed for I nder President Wil years to come. son w'c are drifting into many. A firm hand on the helm iship of state lot vith Ger rar t our rould have prevented a f things that Gert, ny has done to the United Stat That strong l and i. The Repub deans, tf they wish to make sure of winning the next presidency and hiu - ing the safest man in America at tke head of affairs, should nominate Roose veil. is Theodore Roosevelt's DRAINAGE DISTRICT IS ORDERED CREATED ■ judge Davis yesterday c< hearing In*the ipieted the latter of the organiza tion of Drainage District No. 1 of Ada vounly and over-ruled the of ail land object ions nor*, rendering ilf vision directing formation of district s ed. except tha' the right-of-way of the Farmer*' I'nion Ditch « pray- company, was excluded on notion of that company, by order of dismissal and the right-of way of the Ada Lateral Ditch com was excluded on motion, of petitioners. The objections raised i tion of the district ci pally upon the claim that » of chapter 42. Itws of 1915, constitutional the f ■ere based prin iction 9-A were un s the taking of property without due compensation under article 14 of the federal constitution, and un der the like provisions of the state con stitution, and Kino on the ground that the lands of the objectors—since they were not low, wet or seeped and did not need surface drainage or diking could not be wit'iin the contemplation of the law, benefltted thereby. Judge Da via, in dismissing the Farmers' Union from the district, plac. ed his ruling principally upon the fact that Judge Bryan In the Fifth district had dismissed all irrigation ditch panics, similarly situated, on the ground that within the meaning of the Idaho ucts relating to drainage, such ditches and ditch rights of way not lands to be benefltted and that the com. W.I, Spring Has Arrived at This Store We want you to come often and inspect the new arrivals and keep in touch with the very latest Fashions. This store bristles with bright, new Spring goods. The New Coats Sport Coats Silk Suits Coats for dress and semi-dress occasions, in black taffeta, belted styles with the smart cape collars, light tan and gray poiret twill lined, trimmed with contrasting: shades. ^ e want you to see the stunning: collars that are on Rnpaport coats only. diitc Warombo chinchillas and corduroys, also corduroy jerseys and angora in shades of rose, Copenhagen, emerald and gold, and many stunning plaids and checks. An extensive selection of sport costs in $9.75 to $55,00 - i There is a wonderful demand for silk and combination suits. We have a large collection of styles to select from—Norfolks, h e ited models with full flare, and novelties for more dressy wear. Mostly black a <. mi navy; a few light tan rr*f and green shades .. $24.75 $75.00 jii Pa X, \ i «© In this remarkable collection of dresses you will find the n;w and beautiful soft shades of gray, trimmed with harmonizing colors and sliver lace. ■ The New Dresses r •O' Vi - //il A beautiful selection of taffetas, geor •casion. flP gette crepe, and crepe meteors, in dresses suitable for any ha gen, rose, coral, gray, green and black ..... They come in navy, copen to. $19.75 «0 $49.50 &[ I °0 9 Wc are showing: Captivating Millinery large collection of millinery in which the exclusiveness and distinction is at once apparent. Oage, Disk, Moorhead, Jardine. Kieth and \ Many new Summer styles are 151 zoo Hats. arriving daily. —Come often and see the new ideas. $5.00 $19.75 \°< ■/> j f Relieving New McCall Patterns for Spring are He re— 1 O c, 1 5c -HH cz t — K\ Indigestion <iö- it—v/~ By Corset Therapy Lovely New Waists Many wom en tell c hronic cases of ind igestion which have bee n greatly re lieved through the correct wearing of the front-lacing of US In crepe de chines, georgette crepe, tub silk and laces. Crepe de chines are made with frills in plaited and plain, finished wit Ii hemstitching; others with fancy front with piquot edges, many with tucked fronts. Georgette crepe made in semi-tailored styles with embroidered crepe de chine pockets and collars. Others with frills, plain edged and embroidered. Many tub silks and crepe de Chinesin stripes...... »•••• $3.98, $5.75 $6.75 and -kl Taffeta and jersey petticoats made with circular flounces, trimmed In narrow ruffles; others with shirred flounces with braided medallions. Jerseys haVe taffeta and chiffon flounces, edged with taffeta in all the new shades, and trimmed with colored ruffles— Pettticoats GOSSARD CORSET m $2.95. $3.95, $4.95 $9.75 A *1 and up ti \ \ All Notions to Be Closed Out It's so simple—the relief comes from a correct body poise, elimina tion of all stomach pressure, and wonderful abdominal support. Doc tors in hundreds of cities ommend them, nurses will wear no other. A graduate corsetiere will fit you, and you will be surprised at the relief. A fitting does not obligate y< be fitted tomorrow. The corsets for your figure priced at $2,00, $2.50, $•».50, $6.50 aYul up. tin And this is your opportunity to lay in a supply of many needed articles, things you can use in months to come. Oriental all over laces, white and cream, in dainty shadowy effects, 18 and 20 inches Regular $1.50 value for Regular $1.65 value for Regular $2.00 value for.^. $1.00 White and cream net flouncing», suitable for party ! and graduation dresses, 20 to 40 inches wid j $2.50 values for..... $1.25 $2.00 values for. $1.00 Crowley's millinery needles, all sizes. 2 papers. 5c n's darning silk in colors—2 spools...... 5c DoLong's hooks and eyes, all sizes, black and white, regular 10c. now 2 for. ;hite corset tape, per bunch......*.... Narrow gros grained silk covered collar boning in black and colors; regular 15c; now, per yard button molds, all sizes. 2 dozen. oc . Half Price Richard! 1ÖC 75c nd thousands of 88c 1c Na lie ■ m\ W.I den Ail kinds of buttons at just. All laves All ii Half Price 1 Camisole shadow lace flouncing, ÜB inches ffd rtrt ■idc, regular $2.00 value, now. V * *UU $1.62J u ill be sold at_ ported laces, götd and silver b; motifs, pearl bandings, rosebud tri pearl and jet beads, and beaded fringer in c ?— ÿ lings, pearl * amber, I White silk flouncing», 18 inches wide, reg ular $2.25 value. tnings; vhite and $1.59 Gold silk lace flouncing», 18 inches wide, 1 regular $ 2 . 00 , now'. 9-inch width to match, regular $1.75. now.. All silk soutache braid, 12-yard bolts, w'orth 5c, now.. I All silk novelty braids and cords, worth up to ! 25c, now, per yard. I Va! insertions, 1 inch wide, worth 15c to 20c; special at, per yard.. j bla 50c ch fine batiste embroidery, $1.00 value, 12 - 67/zc 12k ../:25c! ; 15c : 17k udie embroidery, regular 25c, 12k Infants' and Childrens Dept. •giindie embroidery, regular 50c, 6-inch fine now . 6-inch fine organdie embroidery, regular 2 1c has been enlarged, and we are showing a splendid and com plete line of Spring Coâts, Dresses, Headwear, Slips and everything for the little tots and older children up to 14 years. Infants' and Children's White Dresses, designed in the high and long line. Made of organdie, lawn and voile, daintily trimmed embroidery; cut on simple, smart lines and the best values we have ever offered. All sizes, priced at.... Silk poplin coats, in old rose, Copenhagen, green and navy, with collar and cuffs of lace and embroidery Junior coats of shepherd checks, with pique colli green collar and pockets to match, others with high waist line and wide belt. Children's straw hats, some are trimmed with ribbon band» and bows, some made of silk braid, trimmed Copenhagen and navy. 3c 2-inch fine or ith insertions to match. 5c yd. ith insertions to match.... 7!/2C yd. 'a r«l.22 '/ 2 c ; ard.17 '/ 2 c j All 15c val laces All 20c val laces with insertions to match. 10c yd. , yard.10c All 25c val laces with insertions to match... 12 , /fee yd. . 7/zc All 35c val laces with insertions to match... 17*/20.yd. All 10c val laces rt ions ndie and Swis ndle and Swis oi gandie and Swis s ins s Insertions, All 45i s: aist ith lace and n* rd.12 '/ 2 c s insertions. All 2.' All 20c organdie and Swi Ml 15c Swiss insertions, yard. .. 98c «. $8.59 $5.75, $7.50 insert ioi V! 80 Cents' Worth of "Palmolive'' for ONLY 44 Cents! and cuffs, some with $3.9S „ $9.75 ith ribbon and flowers; colors are old rose, 3 Cakes of PALMOLIVE Soap, ajar of Our Enlarged Art Department PALMOLIVE Vanishing Cream or a box ot PALMOLIVE Powder—44 cents buys this assort ment at this store. A wonderful opportunity to stock up on fine toilet goods at a fraction of the usual cost—the price of the three cakes of soap is usually 30 cents, that of the cream or powder 50 —you get an actual 80 cents' value in all! s m M S We are show in* a beautiful and complete line of made up, stamped under wear, stamped oil the best (trade nainsook. They need only the embroider ing to complete the articles: corset covers, chemise, combination» and gowns, priced at 50c and Si.00 each. THese THree WitH this or this THE NEW PINKALINE UNDERWEAR l cents Better come in and get yours now—you may want to re peat—you know PALMOLIVE quality. No restrictions, as much as you want—»pend SS cents and get 6 cake* <oo;j and both Vanishing Cream and Powder. r .Stamped and made up. sells for Bungalow luncheon set of 14 pieces put up in a package with cot tons to work, each. . Dresser set, four pieces, two doilies, pin cushion and tray cloth, 7 P stamped on best grade of linen, each. > OC 85o and $1.00 each $ 1.00 ,\!VT ROYAL SOCIETY PACKAGES The very latest cha lavender, green and cream iple\e enamel aUd pins in blue, are here in great variety and quantity —children's dresses, gowns, corset , aprons, dressing sacques, boudoir caps, carriage robes, pillow tops, center pieces and dresser scarfs. Infants' China silk hood, Dutch effect, trimmed edged with lace, silk lined. Crepe de chine hood with shirred ruffle turned back, with lace set under ruffle, and edged with cord and lace. Priced at. 35c 0 K r LUU and covers Kt 25c $1.25 35c Gold filled Carnet» brooches, in latest colors ith ribbon bows and Leather hand bags, medi leather lined, with coin purse and mirror; $1.50 to $1.75 values for. New white kid bags with black patent leather trim mings and brocaded silk lining, unusually attractive for Summer wear. Duplex auto cai Gaps are tnessaline, poplins, pongee and cravanette in light and dark colors... Dainty organdie collars, flat shape, with the new sil ver and gold trimming.». In the newest designs and style.».;.. and small size, silk and 35c $1.35 The new Forget-Me-.Not broodies, each... $2.00 Free Lessons in Embroidery and Crocheting. rnaments. rhinestone Tortoise shell, butterfly hair settings, perfect points and excellent finish. vith veil» ii contrasting color». The newest peacock hair ornaments, rhinestone set tings: others are enameled, with brilliant settings at.....,..,..., The new Tokio leather hand pûmes ver» popular, in beautiful colors, and harmonize with most any suit. Priced at.. &nd!et£>CTh$x 50C nnd $1.00 $1.00 ,p $2.00 rlth strap hack. $1.35 «ni 50c BOISES FAItCEL POST STC« 7 E V*. action of Judge Bryan in so ruling was! shortly t preme court and it would save great expense in thi» case by making such order. The ditches an.', r.lso the lands of the objectors were higher than the lands which are now seeped and water-log ged and the claim of no benefits w'ai based upon mich fact end the further fact that since they were not. never had been and probably'never world be aeeped or wat «r-logged or in need drainage or diking, they could not be benefited in contemplation of law. B. F. Neal represented the petition er» and Messrs. Martin & Comeron the objecting land owners throughout the hearing. letermined in the su In addition to over 1000 postwomen employed before the war, the British postal department has added over 2000 more to act as temporary postwor.tcn while the war Is in progress. EVER WANT THE RIGHT" WORD? u Spscial Dictionary of Words WitH Liks and Opposite Meaning, Will Help You. One of the 25 supplementary diction aries to the Universities Dictionary is that of words of like and opposite meaning. The gathering of such words and the placing of them together was a step towards thorough and speedy education. often in the midst of a conversation or in writing we come to a full stop and flounder around for "the right word." In this special dictionary our wants can be tilled. p Therr are 30 pages devoted to thus jfds most prrvalcnl in ord!nar> j 111 answer most of the re-! jusHgo and qulrements of refined correspondence 1 For example, If the ' and conversation word "actual" he the word in question. ' Yon wish a word with thf same mean ing >ou find con use "real." ''positive" "genuine" or certain " If you wish a word with the opposite meaning, you can use the word "fictitious,'' You can the great advantage of such a die tlonary. The oilier 24 supplementary diction- aries are Just as valuable. You can secure them as well us the other spe- cial features of the Universities Dic- tionary for 98c. and 3 coupons from The Capital News. The postage rates are on the coupon which appears dally. Miss Annie L. Samuel, of Frankfort, Ky„ is the first woman game warden to be appointed in that state. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY LARGE AND SMALL RANCHES TO TRADE AND SELL. | uear Boise; new 5-room | poultry houses, '«ter. - good wells; « acres prune orchard, at car line and gravel ] road; tine home; $4000; consider 1 J good paper, good property nr terms, j FINE 120-acre ranch in good cultiva- ' tion; good water, near town; cheap; will exchange for Roise property. ! 520 A1'RES in Baker county, Oregon : I r free water; «ells »ISO worth water i per year; 12 acres commercial or .| chard and vineyard; tine ranch land! 1 î 10 AGUES house, barn and 2 free and pasture; range joins; 2 sets buildings complete; will consider goqd city property, balance 7 per cent; easy terms. A «80 and 500 acre ranch at »38 1-3 and »20 per acre. Consider trade. . Schooler-Starling Agency, Overland j ' Bldg M19; 8 SUICIDE J Ï J un lhr ins R»l!ment plan is committed Bcneratlj by the whole human fam lly *?' excess in all things pertaining to "'<> maintenance M life and !T, am Pl*«»»res we seek in 1e nl S" es t suicidal installment nent * nre made by those kno * how - wlmt - w *'ere, «hen or how nu "' 'V Pat By eating the right 1,1 le Hme in the right en vironment and right proportion at the 'f., * ,lac * a,,d ,h * ri * hl I ,rk « you «'ll! reverse conditions by building up >e«Hh. clean living and dear think "*' in one concentrated expres sion spells success. That fine Sunday Dinner the life. pay- ho don't . , . . . ^ y of fresh foods and vegetable*. BRAND'S GRILL from 1 p. m. to 8:80 p. m.; music, 6 p. m, to p. m., 75c. Daily Merchants' Lunch. 85c; Daily Table d'Hote Dinner, 60c. A fuil