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BOLTS MEETING WHEN DEFEATED Washington County Demo cratic Committee Elects Delegates to State Con vention Opposed to Elder. The Democrats of Washington county are against Robert H. Elder for na tional committeeman and opposed to the boss rule of the Pence-Nugent Elder machine, which has been at tempting to rough ride the party and tone it to accept its ultimatum as to how to elect delegates to the Pocatello convention. This fact was established at a meeting of the Democratic county central committee held Friday after noon at Cambridge. The machine was active, however, there and failing to control of the regular delega- | secure tion which is opposed to Elder, and 1 five committee members with a proxy, held a rump committee will attempt to send a contesting dele meeting and I j I «ration to Pocatello. The regular meeting was hold at the | call of the chairman. Eight of the 15 j members of the committee and one proxy were represented, including the i chairman. The following delegates .and alternates were elected to the Pocatello convention : Delegates—K. A. Van Sicklin, Frank E. Smith, Frank Harris, Charles Rea vis, J. R. Glascock and T. J. Stephen son. Janies Harris, W. Van Sice, Herbert Reavis, W. R. Hamilton and W. H. Eckles. While the delegates are uninstructed they are anti-Elder and will not sup port the present national committee man who is a candidate for re-elec tion. * The alternates—Alex Hoolihan, Resolutions Adopted. The resolutions adopted strongly in dorse President Wilson and Governor ' Alexander. The state's chief executive is urged .to accept re-nomination and to again give to the state a splendid business administration. The resolu tions follow: "Four years of Democratic national administration has effected a complete ; every from the depressed condition ^ 3 2 years of republican rule, and brought about a reign of unprecedented j prosperity. Farm producta were never, higher, interest rates have become low- , er. and an era of national development! is dawning. Our government has ad vanned to a position of sublime import - ance even in European affairs and our leadership of South American republics . . 4l . , has been greatly increased, therefore.^ •Resolved, that we deplore the un timely and unAmerican criticism of , l ■ i our governments foreign policy, which. criticism was embodied in the. résolu - 1 lions adopted by the Republican mass convention of the Republicans t , f | Washington county on March 24, and 1 we heartily indorse the dignified and forceful courageous yet which we have beei mai lerved from in ! ' ! war's horrors. ■Resolved, that our faith ve renew in President Wilson's ability to safe guard the American people when so large a part of the world is engaged in brutal warfare, and declare our be lief that he will take his place in his tory along with Washington, Jefferson, Jackson and Lincoln. 'Resolved, that we deem it of ut most importance that the present ad ministration he retained and to that end we instruct our delegates Pocatello convention to work times toward the renomination of Woodrow Wilson. Strongly Indorse Governor. "Resolved, that we recognize Go\ nor Moses Alexander a chief executive tho affair» of ills ! a thoroughly businesslike manner. Being seriously handicapped by elective state officials of the Re publican faith, who have thwarted im portant reforms, he has taken the is sue squarely before the people of the ges, the to .il! at ... who has conducted office in state and by force of public opinion has effected any important chi de has used his e 1 power to i ney for the taxpayers! large sums of of the* state and by his leadership cr ated a statewide sentiment •re c economical expenditure and municipal affairs, desire for lower taxes ?iency in government. "Resolved, that n state, count. With a si: and more And he it cere effi ve press Govei Alexander to accept renomination for a, second term, and call upoi ters of Washington county to rally to his support and to vote f. r state and county officials in harmony ioi ith his I he vi views. ••Resolved, that we deplore the at-Jt C TmE ÇOOD JUOQE LEARNS FROM THE HIRL0 MAtj ) CEE YOU HAVE ANY HELP SPUITTINq THAT WOOD Yöu BET I HAD. THIS \here POUCH of/ \ Cl Ht REAL Ç y j TOBACCO l U J VCHEWl 7 > O 7 « "r l .-s •éï <2 f— € niii« i — m f A LL around you men are talking about it. You, l yourself, are probably telling friends about W-B CUT Chewing—the Real Tobacco Chew, new cut, long shred. Get a pouch ! Notice how the salt brings out the real tobacco taste; how it satisfies without grinding; how long it lasts. Kli* Vf WEYMAN-BRUTON COMPANY, SO Coin. Squn, New Yak City t* m y CARTERS WlTTLE IVER PILLS ; m Internal Cleanliness I 8 V is tLe to kealtk. To ke«p the system cleansed of Constipation Carter « Little Liver Pills. Genuine beers Signature R » ■ ' .] Id % •V' v> £ tempt of a few of the so-called leaders of the Democratic party of this state who are attempting to build up a party machine and dominate the poli ties of the party without regard to the, wishes of the rank and file of its meru bers. "Resolved, »hat we renew our faith in the principles of the Democratic part >. the party which has always d by the masses and a pain at the enrichment of few at the expense st« the common people, and express our utmost confidence that, this year will witness a complete state and national victory for our party, MEETS AT KUNA Goes on Record Against Water Power Bill and Milk Pasteurization. f year. Among were the fol meetlng of the Pomona Grange held Prld;iy at Kuna. ( , (t oon!)idering the ,-rush universal at this time o An interesting and enthusiastic was ell attend if farm work the resolutions adopted lowing: "Resolved, That the secretary of the Pomona Grange of Ada county be in structed to write t Smith and McCracken, urging to vote against the Shields water power member of the vrite personal iel-i Representatives them aml th . Jt fl ^ ed to , " f I(ke na ture ' .. R(lso ' tv( , d Thal the Pomona Grange collnty prutest ugi u„st ., sc . llclnc hy pecuniarily . . .. . ..... .... ' 1,H , f • * ( f ° *■" '* teurization of milk through action b> Ht;|te lo * islaturo , making it cun, P ulsor >'- The grange bodies have " Mnil,,0 {J 1,1 u u 1)0 '. . . states where pasteurization is resulted * , *. .__ V' 1 8 P'°' inB l*" 1 ',. ' . .. factory W« regard with disfavor class legislation and call upon each and every member of the honorable body representing the people of Idaho to .e fuse consideration of measures nav each don that in ich animus. ing s •Resolved, By the P (<f Adt instructed to comm reclamation officials, asking that they Grange iiinu ■rotary be county, that ot it li the I irate Y. M <\ \. the city during this on the different grounds during the fol to the big field meet of all the schools at teh take up the <|uestion of utilizing- the SSSHSrH able part of the farms in every the district." By motion >f the above com F. E. mtion •pies munication are ordered sent t« Weymouth, United States reel* Franklin K. Lane, s servie« d the interior, at Washing P PHYSICAL DIRECTOR WILL PAY VISIT TO SCHOOLS Dr. Marshall, physical director of the ill visit the schools of eek for the pur ith the -f fa play g 1 athletics that will be held 1 ing week, preliminary school park later in the ion th. Lincoln—Monday, 2:30 p. Tuesday, 30:30 a. m. 30 p. Longfellow Whittier Tuesday Park—Wednesday, Washington Thursday, 10:30 a. m. 3« p. ni. 'entrai- Thursday. 2:30 p. m. iarlicld — Friday, 2:30 p. m. Capital Water Company Patrons Are notified that the recent order of the public* utilities commission not provide for a half-set water ordered July first rentals will ate for )r later. Full be collected for water rued on at such time. Adv. Mil | I ||l\ |\("H A flTtirilT I IlfUIl MKUIllJ I MhlU I I Mil SI |I|_ f H|1 I l T ll 11 I __ «ma ■ AhAlIflllA Il V I II I I 1)1 |\J(j |n|| I §«\ | if I 1 J||l I VI II 111 |y U I ILL, UIIVMV IllVI The Predicted Reductions in Operating Expenses Have Not Been Made. That there i? to be no decrease in j the operating expenses of tin* state land department in the future as had been expected and it is claimed was! virtually promised, is said to be evi dent from the fact that the payroll has been increased $150 per month by j the addition of the name of W. M. Me- j Kendrick, a former accountant with ' the state tax commission, when that . body was in existence. Mr. McKen drick has been employed by the state j land board at the salary stated above ; and has been under its employ for the i past few days. He is engaged taking ! care of the 40-year payment extension ; plan. In fact the land department since 'moving from the capitol annex to the main capitol building has already er its present quarters and haH anne xed additional territory in the swarmed f ' •apitol. f the employe and an assist are engaged in the handling state law library wing There the new f the am extension business. is announced ago It that the state land department would evised as to greatly reduce its and reduce its S«m U' i ,iU 1 'Uving of the » ^ b Maintenance of Later the reorganization plans decided to ere perfected. *e the department from the annex tu the main building and the insura ?nt was moved out of the east j this change vas made the U m< ■e * capitol s After it mule. urprised to learn that in - | nf decreasing '.he payroll and ■ was an i ages of j ere raised and ! that even others were added. Reports have come from the land board to the j effect that the force has been working) overtime in order to handle the great- j increased business and that if it ! stead the force, the that the cutting di increase in both; some of the employes \y » addltii be placed on the The looked-for reductions j cm- i <-pt on ,,,, payroll. have, therefore, not materialized. POCATELLO TO GIVE WELCOME TO WOMEN ■ill give the "Flying Squadron" of suffragists representing 'ongressional Union for Woman Suffrage an enthusiastic welcome next Wednesday. This message was brought to Boise today by Miss Vernon, one of the well known members of the union who came to Idaho in advance of the special to arrange for the d who returned j the Gate City this morning. "A v iangomonts were made at Po catedo for a mass meet ug V-edmsdavi evening," sa.i<' Misa Vernon It held i H. «'leave, representing the deliver the address of welc Mrs. Drew W. Standrod will preside. A reception committee of club women will hen the arrives and take the visiting suffragists in autos furnished by the Commercial lub, to the club rooms where the mas« meeting will be held." tlir j, etings at Boise and Pocatello, î i rorn vill be the I'ommiMual cc» >oms. W. yor. will re *t the Flying Squadron JEFFERSON COUNTY DELEGATES NAMED (Capital Spivs Special Service.) Rigby, May 6.—The Jefferson county Democratic central commitlee met here I Wednesday end elected It' delegates with half a vote each to the state con vention. They are about equally divid ed between Klder and Day. The ' 's \ faction wilt probably be headed b.v Messrs. Ellsworth and Hill and the I Eider faction by Mr. Gibson and Dr. Jones of Roberts. One Year Ago in the War. May 7. 1915—Steamship Laisi tania sunk by German submar ine with loss of nearly 1200 lives, including neaxly 100 Americans; Germans and Austrians claimed Russians were in full retreat in West Galicia; Repeated attacks by Germans on British at Ypres repulsed with heavy losses; French deputies, amid cheers, unanimously voted huge war credits nsaed by the ministry. Goodrich Livery & Idaho City Stage ! office has moved to cor. 6th and F-ont I My 7 ■ts. tôhe MARKS CO. K001 KLOTHES FOR THE HOT DAYS KOOL KLOTHES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR MEN AND THE YOUNG FELLOWS, EVERYTHING FROM HEAD TO FOOT TO MAKE YOU COMFORTABLE DURING THE HOT SPELL. This Store is Headquarters for Fadeless Blue Serge Suits \ i \ Nearly 500 Blue Serge Suits on our racks for you to pick from. All the newest models as well as the new conservative models for Men and Young Men. / $ 15 , $ 20 , $ 25 , $ 30 , $35 KOOL SUITS tv PANAMAS At $3.00 .sHIl XA \ $15 V rfii P Shepherd Plaids and checks of nice worsteds, Real Panama Hats in all the new and stylish shapes. These will wear equal to the high priced Panamas, but are not as fine. Other Panamas at $5 and up. uu v\ l N unlined coats, belted back, nobby and stylisn models. Jump into one of them and see how \ v *=»... .11_ comfortable they are. $15 c czz SHIRTS X 1/ % * - We handle enough Shirts to be an exclusive shirt store. Our large stock and reserve stock makes this the largest shirt department in Idaho. You'll find here the greatest variety to select from. \ \ \ ;& m 1 T mm ! « Special Values in Athletic Shirts at $1 and $1.50 Special Values Golf and Negligee at $1 and $1.50 full Cut Work Shirts 50c, 2 for 95c I, i \\\ ■ m i • n / ni < ; x : 1 / M m '■''J* m rV m . f f & ■ ! ffr :av 9 Ï T iS # ' EXTRA! t 0 Athletic Unions In the Prettiest Materials * SPECIAL! ( , V j *3 All this week we will sell all styles of OVERALLS at Pair $ 1.00 $ 1.50 v. 90* - and to r $ 5.00 • • OUR HAT DEPARTMT Top heavy with big assortments of the season's newest headwear—Stetson, Dunlap. Borsalina, Crofut and Knapp—all contribute their best styles to make this a complete Hat Department and a style show for hats by itself. PRICES FROM $1.50 TO $5 FOR FELT HATS Khaki Sertfe Norfolk Suits $15.00 Pure Silk Shirts $ 5.00 Work Gloves $1 The Gloves we are selling at $1 will surprise you. Either Gauntlets or reg ular gloves. There's no better wearing gloves made. An ideal Outing and all around Suit. Also heavy Kkaki Serge Suits, finest quality at Some beautiful patterns in pure silks, and the price is low for the quality. $25