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w The DAILY STAR-MIRROR ___ Published every evening except Sunday, at Moscow, Idaho. GEO. N. LAMPHERE, Publisher. The Official Newspaper of the City of Moscow Entered as second-class matter Oct. 16, 1911, at the postoffice of Moscow, tdaho, under the Act of Congress of March, 2879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES delivered by carrier to any part of city Ter Month .. Three Months Six Months .. Pnt Year .... 50c $1.50 2.75 5.00 By Mail (outside of oity and on rural routes) : Per Month . Three Months . Six Months . One Year . 40c .$1.25 2.70 4.00 Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively antitied to the» use for publication of all sews dispatches credited to it, or not Otherwise credited, in this paper, and ■Jso to local news published herein. All rights of republication of special dis patches herein are also reserved. OUR GROWING CASUALTY LISTS. Today's reports tell of 1456 casual ties in the American army, the largest ever reported for a single day since the war began. The total up to and including Sun day, was 45,176. Of these 8,868 were 5 lulled in action, fighting for you and for me and our home and our loved ones. When these men have made the greatest sacrifice a man can make, gave his life for others, will the Am erican people, for whom they fought and died, refuse to furnish the money to support their comrades who are still fighting for us? Will you hold onto your dirty dol lars, loving them better than these men loved thpir lives? Will you permit the world to know, that Latah county, with hundreds of her sons fighting for us and for our homes, has not enough patriotism to take its quota in Liberty bonds? Think of those graves in France and- then go like a man and buy all the bonds you can pay for or all the b»4 will help you buy. Else these men have died in vain. Pm te te PROBING THE PEACE PROPOSAL. jL the impression was entertained by the German government that President Wilson, being an idealist, would be fO|ùhd "easy," the mistake will be dis pelled by the extremely pointed questions which Mr. Lansing puts. It' was cer tainly no mere coincidence that both Germany and Austria, in practically identical phraseology accepted President Wilson's principles "as a basis for nego tiation." As a concession that amounts to nothing at all ; the central powers would with equal willingness have ac cepted the Ten Commandments or the Sermon on the Mount as a basis for German diplomacy to work up. If de. ceptton was intended, it was too shallow to deceive a child ; if the central powers mean ; honestly to accept the terms laid down by the president, he gives them a chance to say so publicly in unmistakable language. Again, if there was any thought of tricking the allies into an armistice, President Wilson disposes of that. He makes the only possible answer, if there was to be an answer to that proposal, when he says that "he would not feel at liberty to propose a cessation of arms to the governments with which the gov ernment of the United States is asso ciated against the central powers so long as the armies of those powers are on their soil." A proposal for an armistice should have gone to the countries which Germany has invaded: the United States could not possibly take the lead in sup porting an armistice till the invaders have been driven out. Having thus made the good faith of the United States per fectly clear, the president goes on to say that "The good faith of any discussion manifestly depends upon the consent of the central powers immediately to with draw their forces everywhere from in vaded territory." Invaded territory means France, Bel gium, and Italy; it also means Servia, Montenegro, Rumania, Russia, the Ukraine, Russian Poland, Lithuania, Courland, Esthonia, and Finland. Is that the kind of armistice that Germany and Austria have in mind? If so the This really goes to the heart of president gives them a chance to demon strate their good faith. Hardly less searching, though the answer may not be so simple, is his final query. "Whether the imperial chancellor is speaking mere ly for the constituted authorities of the empire, who have so far conducted the war. the matter. In stinging words the presi . , . ° ", dent has refused to negotiate with these We have for sale FANCY ALASKA, BLUE PRUSSIAN, and WHITE CANADA PEAS. Get your seed stock now. Have your own seed cleaned, graded and fumigated. Phones: 36, 150Y, 19J Washburn & Wilson Produce Co. The Old Grice Warehouse — Near Inland Depot constituted authorities of the empire who have so far conducted the war. Has t i, e leopard changed his spots, or merely camouflaged them? On that point Presi dent Wilson evidently means to have full I assurance before he frames a reply, j What that reply will be we need not seek to guess till Germany has answered ! or refused to answer these fundamental and necessary questions. ■ j I I j In judging of the adequacy of these three questions it should be considered that they make one whole. If an arm istice were not to lead to peace, Marshal Foch might or might not be satisfied to let the German army withdraw from the salient where it is now exposed to seri ous danger; if Germany is ready to sur render that does not matter, and it is quite certain that, the German govern ment could not get support for new aggressions. The armistice cannot be granted unless Germany is ready to yield ; the concession of the essential points does not suffice without assur ance that it comes from an honest and representative government, and when these matters are cleared up there still remains the necessity of the evacuation of territory as a guaranty of good faith. Taken together, these three points make a searching test of the good faith of the German government. — Springfield Re publican. Pte psi »■>. IS GERMANY SINCERE? This question is being asked through out the civilized world and everywhere there is a tendency to believe that the offer of peace is made for a sinister pur pose, to deceive and gain advantage. There is not a country in the world where Germany's word is regarded as worth 10 cents on the dollar, and every one is looking for the cause for Ger many's apparent willingness to submit to the humiliating terms laid down by President Wilson. Germany still has a strong army. She is not whipped. Nowhere has her line on the western front been broken. It has been bent back as was that of the allies when Germany was making her great drives toward Paris, but the line remains intact. The German soldiers are still able to put up a terrible fight as has been re peatedly shown recently, especially where attacked by the Americans, whom they appear especially anxious to defeat. Then why has the kaiser consented to accept President Wilson's peace terms, which mean the utter defeat of Ger many? It is well to look for some hid den cause, some subtle, treacherous and dishonest motive. No one believes the kaiser has reformed or is repentant for the damage he has done. He is seeking some advantage, not for the German people, not for the world at large, but for the only person for whom he has ever had a thought—'the kaiser. Beware of the Huns when they come offering terms of peace. Whip them to a stand still and then accept their unconditional surrender is the advice that is being giv en to the allies, and it appears to be good advice. no n m AMERICAN CITIZENS IN FOUR GLASSES SAN FRANCISCO POSTERS MAKE PLAIN STATEMENTS THAT APPLY EVERYWHERE SAN FRANCISCO.—When the city awoke this -morning it found this striking poster had been posted dur ing the night on a thousand windows: CITIZENS! Search your consciences. There are four classes in San Francisco today. First—Those who subscribed patri otically and adequately to support the government and our vast military operations. Second—Those who have subscrib ed not from patriotic motives, but merely to invest a convenient amount in a gilt edge security. Third—The "get by" class, who have subscribed as little as possible. Fourth—The slacker class, who have subscribed nothing. What class do you belong in ? Remember this nation is at war and you have got to meet death and sacrifice on the front with sacrifice at home. Have you sacrificed ? Do you realize that to prove your loyalty you must put yourself in the first class before six o'clock Friday night, October 18 ? Before that hour be true to your country, your city, your conscience. FOUR CLASSES LIBERTY LOAN SUBSCRIBERS One;—100 per cent patriot. Two—Fifty per cent investor. Three— Twenty-five per cent slacker. Four—OO slacker. (Signed) SAN FRANCISCO LIB ERTY LOAN COMMITTEE. , . . , , Read today's news in today's Star Mirror. ▼ UNCLE SAM'S ADVICE ON FLU U. S. Public Health Service Issues Official Health Bulletin on Influenza. LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT. Epidemie Probably Not Spanish la Origin—Oerm Still Unknewn—Peo ple Should Guard Against "Droplet Infection"—Surgeon Qonoral Blue Makos Authorltstlvs Statement. Washington, D. C.—(Special.)—Al though King Alfonso of Spain was one of the victime of ths Influenza epl demlc In 1893 and again this summsr, Spanish authorities repudiate any claim to Influenza as a "Spanish" dis ease. If the people of this country do not take «are the epidemic will be come so widespread throughout the United States that soon we shall hear the disease called "American" influ 6n|i — . In response to a request for definite information concerning Spanish influ enza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the U. S. Public Health Service has authorized the following official inter view : What Is Spanish Influenza? Is It something new? Does It come from Spain? "The disease now occurring In this country and called 'Spanish Influen za' resembles a very contagious kind of 'cold,' accompanied by fever, pains In the head, eye«, ears, hack or other-> parts of the body, apd a feeling of ▼ere sickness. In roost of the cases thé> ■ymptoms disappear after three or four; days, the patient then rapidly recover lug. Some of the patients, however^ . . , . " _ . develop pneumonia, or Inflammation of the ear, or meningitis, and many of these complicated cases die. Whether Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases >1 v 'K\| A< Dangerous as Mson Cm Sheila ' this so-called 'Spanish' Influenza Is Identical w4th the epidemics of Influen za of earlier years Is not yet known. "Epidemics of Influenza have visited tWs country since 1647. It Is Interest ing to know that this first epidemic was brought here from Valencia, Spain. Since that time there have been numerous epidemics of the dls-' ease. In 1889 and 1890 an epidemic of Influenza, starting somewhere In the Orient, spread first to Russia and thence over practically the entire civ ilized world. Three years later there was another flare-up of the disease. Both times the epidemic spread wide ly over the United States. "Although the present epidemic Is called 'Spanish Influenza,' there is no reason to believe that It originated In Spain. Some writers who have studied the question believe that the epidemic came from the Orient and they call at tention to the fact that the Germans mention the disease as occurring along the eastern front In the summer and fall of 1917." How oan "Spanish influenza" be rec ognized? "There is as yet ao certain way In which a single case of 'Spanish Influ enza' can be recognized. On the oth er hand, recognition is easy where there is a group of cases. In contrast to the outbreaks of ordinary coughs and colds, which usually occur In the cold months, epidemics of influenza may occur at any season of the year. Thus the present epidemic raged most Intensely in Europe in May, June and July. Moreover, In the case of ordi nary colds, the general symptoms (fever, pain, depression) are by means as severe or as sudden In their onset as they are In Influenza. Final ly, ordinary colds through the community so rapidly or so extensively as does Influenza. "In most eases a person taken sick with Influenza feels sick rather sud denly. He feels weak, has pains In thfe eyes, ears, head or hack, and may be sore all over. Many patients feel dizzy, some vomit. Most of the pa tients complain of feeling chilly, and with this comes a fever In which the temperature rises to 100 to 104. In most cases the pulse remains relative ly slow. "In appearance one Is struck by the fact that the patient looks sick. His eyes and the inner side of his eyelids may be slightly 'bloodshot,' or 'con gested,' as the doctors say. There may be running from the nose, or there may be some cough. These signs a cold may not be marked ; never theless the patient looks and feels very sick. no do not spread "In addition to the appearance and the symptoms as already described, examination of the patient's blood may aid the physician in recognizing 'Span ish Influenza,' for it has been found that In this disease the dumber oi white corpuscles shows little or no In crease above the normal. It Is possi ble that the laboratory Investigations now being made through (lie National Research Council and the United States Hygienic Laboratory will fur nish a more certain way in which Indi vidual cases of this disease can be recognized." What is th« course of the disease? Do people die of it? "Ordinarily, the fever lasts from three to four days and the patient re covers. But while the proportion .of deaths in the present epidemic has generally been low, In some places the outbreak has been severe and deaths have been numerous. When death oc cur* It Is usually the result of a com plication." What causes ths dlseass and how Is It spread? . "Bacteriologists who have studied In fluenza epidemics In the past hav£ fonnd In many of the cases a very Small rod-shaped germ called, after Its discoverer, Pfeiffer's bacillus. In other cases of apparently (lie same fclnd of disease there were found pneumococci, the germs of lobar pneumonia, others have been caused by strepto cocci, and by others germs with long names. "No matter what particular kind of germ causes the epidemic, It Is now believed that Influenza Is always spread from person to person, the germs being carried with the air along with thç very small droplets of mucus, Impelled by coughing or sneezing, forceful talking, and the like by one Still who already has the germs of the dis ease. They may also be carried about in the air in the form of dust coming from dried mucus, from coughing and sneezing, or from careless people who spit on the floor and on the sidewalk. As In most other catching diseases, a person who has only a mild attack of the disease himself may give a very severe attack to others." What should be done by those who catch the disease? "It Is very Important that every per son who becomes sick with' Influenza should go home at once and go to bed. This will help keep away dangerous complications and will, at the same time, keep the patient from scattering the disease far and wide. It Is highly desirable that no one be allowed to sleep la the same room with the pa tient. In fact, no one but the nurse should be allowed in the room. "If there le cough and sputum or running of the eyes and nose, care should be taken that all such dis charges are collected on bits of gauze or rag or paper napkins and burned. Hf the patient complains of fever and b ea d ac he, he should be given water to se*3|drjnk, a cold compress to the forehead and a light sponge. Only such medi cine should be given as is prescribed '6y. the doctor. It Is foolisli to ask the drn *« ,st to Prescribe and may be dun gerous to take the so-called safè, sure harmIe81( . remedies advertised by patent medicine manufacturers. "If the patient is so can be attended only by some one who must also look after others In the fam ily, it Is advisable that such attendant wear a wrapper, apron or gown over the ordinary house clothes while In the sick room and slip this off when leav ing to look after the others. "Nurses and attendants will do well to guard against breathing in danger ous disease germs by wearing a simple fold of gauze or mask while near the patient" Will a person who has had influenza before catch the disease Ogafn? "It Is well known that an attack of measles or scarlet fever or smallpox usually protects a person against an other attack of the same disease. This appears not to be true of 'Spanish in fluenza.' According to newspaper re ports the King of Spain suffered an attack of influenza during the epi demic thirty years ago, and was again stricken during the recent outbreak In Spain." How oan one guard against Influ enza? ' "In guarding against disease of all kinds. It Is Important that the body be kept strong and able to fight off dls eese germs. This can be done by hav ing a proper proportion of work, play and rest, by keeping the body well clothed, and by eating sufficient whole some and properly selected food. In connection with diet. It Is well to re member that milk Is one of the best all-around foods obtainable for adults as well as children. So far as a dis ease like Influenza Is concerned, health authorities everywhere recognize the very close relation between Its spread and overcrowded homes. While It Is not always possible, especially in times like the present, to avoid such overcrowding, people should consider the health danger and make every effort to reduce the home overcrowd- | lag to a minimum. The value of freah air through open windows cannot be over emphasized. "When crowding is unavoidable, as In street cars, care should be taken to keep the face so turned as not to In hale directly the air breathed out by another person. "It is especially important to be ware of the person who coughs or sneezes without covering his mouth and nose. It also follows that one should keep out of crowds and stuffy places as much as possible, keep homes, offices and workshops well alrbd, spend some time out of doors each day, walk to work If at all prac ticable—In short, make every possible effort to breathe as much pure air as possible. "In all health matters follow the ad vice of your doctor ami olm.v ilie regu lations of your local am! s'ate health officers." "Cover up ea'' 1 ' c< If you den t juu-ii w^re.ij disc - '•-rt an? er" I LATAH COUNTY RECORDS Friday, October 11, 1918. M. L.—August Bremers, Filer, Idaho, and Sarah Gambrel, Filer. Rel.— J. L. Naylor to Russell Truitt, r-m 9-8-15. C. M.—C. A. Shritsenson to First Na tional Bank, Moscow, $200; four horses, three cows, heifer, two calves. C. M.—A. R. Stanley to same, $200 ; four cows. W. D.—Russell Truitt to Harland L. Wilson, $1,800; three acres in SW 1-4 17-39-5. R. M.—Axel Fkman to Susal L. Pem berton, $300; SW 1-4 NE 1-4 S 1-2 NW 1-4 NW 1-4 SW 1-4 1-38-1. R. M.—Frank Abrams to Kendrick State Bank, $250; three horses, ma chinery, one cow, two calves. C. M.—Gus Hagengh to Geo. Blume, $1,000; crop on SE 1-4 NW 1-4 SW 1-4 NE 1-4 17-37-5 W. C. M.—Gus Hagenah to Geo. Blume. $1,200; seven horses, four cows, ma chinery. Lis.—James E. Gray vs. Wra, H. Teel, C. W. Palmer, unknown owners of lots 5- 6; NE 1-4 SW.1-4 SE 1-4 NW 1-4 6- 40-5 W., suit to quiet title. -m Read today's news in today's Star Mirror. WANTED A LATHER $4 A THOUSAND, ABOUT 20,000 LATHS TO BE PUT ON. ANSWER AT ONCE SAMPSON AND STERN Moscow Phone 105W Lewiston Phone 604L . A* t Hotel Moscow * TOM WRIGHT, Prop. I + j. T T ***i •J. + * Tfaoronfhl? Modern + FIRST CLASS GRILL AUTO BUS AT ALL TRAINS + + * * Victrolas and Victor Records Sherfey's Book Store Moscow, Idaho If it's New We Are Sore the First to Have It Monuments THE MOSCOW MARBI.f. WORKS George H. Moody, Proprietor Has the finest line of Monuments and all Kinds of Marble Work to be found in the Inland Empire PRICES REASONABLE See Our Work Before Ordering Chas. E. Walks AUCTIONEER If you are going to sell and desire my services, secure your dates as early as possible, as* I sell nearly every day during the Sale Season. The following are my sales and dates for the next two weeks: Monday, Oct. 14— S. J. Felts, at Garfield. Tuesday, Oct. 15— E. B. Paul, àt Gen esee. Wednesday, Oct. 16— H. B. Trask, at Agatha. Thursday, Oct. 17— F. E. Hungate, at Pullman. Friday, Oct. 18— W. M. Hennen, at Moscow. Saturday, Oct. 19—George Stewart, at Moscow. Monday, Oct. 21—Ernest Fleiger, at Juliaetta. Tuesday, Oct. 22— R. L. Hollenbeck, at Pullman. Wednesday, Oct. 23—Mrs. M. Lowen, at Genesee. Thursday, Oct. 24— W. T. Cameron, at Moscow. Telephone 278, Office; or 179 J. my Residence, if you desire a date. CLASSIFIED ADS HELP WANTED—Female HELP WANTED—CHAMBER MAID and elderly lady to help in the kitchen 298tf at the Idaho Hotel. HELP WANTED—Male WANTED — 50 PRUNE PICKERS. Inquire U. S. Employment Service. FOR RENT—Rooms FOR RENT—LIGHT HOUSEKEEP ing rooms, phone 314N. 223 So. 12-18 Almond. FOR RENT—A ROOM WITH OR without sleeping porch ; hot and cold water ; modern conveniences ; price rea sonabe. 425 East Third St. Mrs. D.. Urquhart. 13t£ FOR RENT—FURNISHED APART ments and furnished rooms at Eggan's apartments. Phone 205H. 231tf FOR RENT—2 OR 3-ROOM APAKT ments. Price 17 up. 124 E. Seventh. Phone 130J. 7MS FOR TRADE FOR TRADE—SMALL SAFE FOR a larger one. Star-Mirror. t* WANTED — TO EXCHANGE ONE two bottom 14-inch gang plow foe three bottom. Phone 9251. J. H. Dye. 289tl FOR RENT—Houses FOR RENT—AN 8-ROOM MODERN house, near the dormitory; ready on; the 17th of this month. Phone 170J. Mrs. John Shannon. 3tS ONE OF OUR MODERN COTTAGES on N. Jackson St. will be for rent in a few days. Inquire at Hagan & Cush ing's. 6tf W ANTED—Miscellaneous WANTED—GOOD LIVE DEALER to sell the best truck on the market. Can make deliveries 1 to S tons. Write Rochester Motor Co., 1012 Sprague Ave., Spokane, Wash. 23S-tf WANTED TO RENT—AN OFFICE desk. Telephone 362. 291*- tf FOR SALE—Real Estate FOR SALE BY OWNER—360 ACRES well improved stock ranch, nine miles southeast of Kooskia, Idaho. Near Seliway Forest Reserve, where thousands of sheep and cattle are grazed annually. Will consider trade on good farm land near Moscow or Pullman. Rt. 1, Box 13, Kooskia, Idaho. 9-15 FOR SALE — 40 ACRES TIMBER land ; some cleared ; lots of wood ; price low and easy terms. Phone 82L. 291 ti Harry Rawson. FOR SALE—8-ROOM MODERN residence ; choice location, corner lot, garage, etc. Phone 267Y. Sam Silvey. 2SS-tf. FOR SALE —HOUSE AND LOT, corner First and Polk Sts. Inquire Mrs. Wm. Arnett 244tf FOR SALE miles east of Moscow ; house and barn. Write E. R. Fuller, Lewiston, Idaho, or see N. G. Gilbertson, adjoining farm. 6t£ 80 ACRES THREE FOR SALE—Miscellaneous FOR SALE OR TRADE—ONE TWO ton truck and wood saw combined ; one six H. P. gasoline wood saw. George W. Smith. Phone 31J 14-26 FOR SALE —AT A SACRIFICE, household furniture, practically new; rugs and fruit jars included. 123 North Jackson. Phone 1S0L. 14tf FOR SALE—FORD TOURING CAR, first-class condition. Moscow Auto & Supply Co. 14-16 FOR SALE—16-INCH WOOD ON main road to Viola, five miles north of Moscow. $5.60 per cord while it lasts. S. H. Knepper. Phone 9117_12-17 FOR SALE—HAY, THREE TONS OF timothy and two tons grain, at $30; two^ tons alfalfa at $23, at the barn on the S. T. Silvey place ; can deliver. Phone 9417. Walter Landgon. 11-15 FOR SALE OR TRADE, CHEAP— one wood heater in good repair. Phone 138L, evenings. 10-15 FOR SALE—SHOATS, FIVE AND six months' old. Phone 9351. lOtf FOR SALE — RANGE STOVE, chairs, stand table, dining table, kitchen cabinet, bedstead, springs and refriger ator. Res. 407 North Washington. Phone 112R. 8-14 ■INLINE - KNÏGHT 7-PASSENGER touring car, in good condition, for sale r trade. Moscow Auto & Supply Co. 283tf FOR SALE—1 DEERING BINDER; sell for cash or trade in stock. M. J. Schu, Moscow, Idaho. Rt. 3. 244tf SELDEN TRUCKS SOLD ON DE ferred payment plan. Write Rochester Motor Co., 1012 Sprague Ave., Spo kane, Wash. 23S-tf FOR SALE—BEAN HARVESTER Has been used very little and is good as new. Price $40. Write or phone Garfield Fruit & Pro duce company, Garfield, Wash. for sale. 297-tf "HE CAME BACK. any old carpets you wish woven into beautiful, fluffy rugs, notify S. A. Dob ner, Idaho Hotel. Phone 295. IF YOU HAVE lltf FOR SALE—Live Stock FOR SALE —REGISTERED CHES ter white pigs, both sexes. Call 927X2. ___ 13-40 FOR SALE — LINCOLN RAM lambs. Frank Wallen. Phone 926X6. 4-16 FIVE REGISTERED HOLSTEIN Freisen cows, high producing and testing; also one pure bred Holstein bull calf. Priced right for quick sale. Address Wm. Hennen, Moscow. Phone 9237. _ tf FOR SALE—10 HEAD OF HORSES, buggies, harness and wagons, cheap. Phone 28. George W, Stewart. 30Jtf FOR SALE—A COW; WILL BE fresh soon. Phone 9238. 291tf