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RUSSIAN COLLAPSE
BLOW TO ITALIANS
SECRETARY BAKER REVIEWS
MILITARY OPERATIONS OF THE
PAST WEEK - ALLIES HAVE
GAINED MUCH.

Washington, Nov. 13.--The effect
of German advances against Russia
and Italy upon the task ahead of the
allies is recognized by Secretary Bak-
er's weekly review of military opera
tons, issued today.
Russia's political situation enabled
the enemy to detach important con-
tingents in the east which were
speedily transported to the Italian
front.
1t is not unlikely that before start
ing their powerful drive against the
Italian forces, the enemy made pains
taking attempts to undermine the
morale of the Italian troops, with a
view to breaking down their resisting
power. Ruring the week just closed
both the British and French made
significant tactical gains, the cul-
mination of a long series of power
fully driven offensives.
with Passchendaele securely in
British hands, the first stage of the
operations begun during the last
week of September have beee brought
to a successful elimination" says
the Review.
''The French counterpart of the
British success took place north of
the Aisne. Here the retreat of the
enemy anticipated last week was
carried out The pressure of lie
French offensive, which has grown
slowly and methodically in volume
and intensity. reached a climax when
by a recent French advance in this
sector they were enabled to enfilade
the German lines along the crest Of
the Chemin des Danes.
For the past three years, the pres
ence OF the enemy on this ridge had
been a source of anxiety to the
French. To dislodge them was a
principal objective of the repeated
offensives developed by General Pc
tain since last April. The sudden
forced evacuation OF some forty
square miles of the most important
ground In this sector of the western
front has been the tangible result
achieved.
The Importance of this successful
French advance must not be over
looked. 1t means more than a mere
gain of so many square miles of
territory; 1t means the penetration
of the powerfully fortified Siegfried
line. hitherto considered by the en-
envy impregnable. and pushes back
his main defensive position to within
five miles of the fortress of Laon,
the major objective.
I'm the sector where a small de-
tachment of our troops had taken up
their places in the trenches as a
part of their training. the enemy.
(as is customary in trench warfare
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ALL MUST SHOW CoLoRs

Pittsburg, Nov. 13.-The time for
repentance of disloyal Americans and
pro-German sympathizers has passed,
and the day is at hand when every
person must decide whether he is
for or against America, declared
James w. Gerard, former American
ambassador to Germany, in an ad-
dress at a food conservation mass
meeting here today.
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The recent increase IN number of dis
astrous fires and indications of re-
newed operations of enemy propa-
gandists has prompted officials to
consider more radical steps against
German residents than the restric-
lions heretofore imposed barring
them from a half mile zone about
munitions plants and government
property without special government
permits.
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hon TO REGISTER
ALL ENEMY ALIENS
RESIDENT TO TAKE DRASTIC
ACTION TO ROUND UP ALL THE
SPIES NOW IN THE UNITED
STATES.

Washington, Nov. 13.-President
Wilson is expected to issue procla-
hation soon requiring every alien
knemy within the United States to
register, as a step toward Kidding the
kountry of spies and sabotage. At
|orney General Gregory took to the
(abinet meeting today for President
Wilson'S consideration draft of
Equations, following the program
)dopted by England and France.
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Americans are to be congratulated
in their efforts to induce Germans in
this country to be loyal, but there
are still many under the protection
of the American flag who are snakes
in the grass he said. "The time
has come when they must say
whether they are for or against
America.
I'VE should hog-tie every disloyal
German-Ameriran, feed every pacifist
raw meat, and hang every traitor to
a lamp post to insure success in this
war. And our traitors are not all
COMMUNICATIONS, but some men
high in public life are aiding the
Prussian cause. There is no dirtier
chapter in American politics than
the crusade of these men, whose
names you know"
q
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when fresh troops are believed to
have taken places in front line
trenches) for reconnaissance purposes.
executed a well planned raid and
succeeded in temporarily penetrating
the short segment of the line held by
our forces, infiicting few casualties
and taking prisoners.
"A unit of our artillery. also In
the course of training. came in con-
tact with the enemy and acquitted
itself very creditably in the first en-
counter"
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Now is a good time to begin think
ing about the farm bookkeeping.
Plan to keep strict account of the
receipts and expenditures in 1918.
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IN the nrone a 3. geeween the two ff rcr.s
western ptfp ppof OF two men o. ,,o ths
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MILLER LUMBER COMPANY
ms Ike the lowest price.
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COMPULSORY ARBITRATION.

Had frugal citizen proposed on November to
vember by submitting to arbitration the compare
tive merits of Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Hughes the Dem
ocrats TO choose arbitrator, the Republicans one
and the board to be completed by adding three neu-
trail wise men from The Hague, his sanity would
have been inquired into. Why? Because the ma
ton wanted to settle that question by trial Of
strengthened it was worth the price.
In politics we have learned how to test the full
power of the nation, without bloodshed vio-
lence Some of our southern neighbors have not:
their election machinery does not satisfy the in
telligence, and the loser starts revolution In
ternationa affairs, have not learned how to test
the strength of one nation against another except
by war; and we shall have between nations
until satisfy the intelligence of the weaker
in some other way.
Had the question been to choose Mr.. Wilson or
Mr.. Hughes president of a college we should have
been content to refer it to commission. So ma
lions refer "arbitrable questions In conflicts be-
| tween industrial groups shall have to devise
| a means of trying the full strength of the conflict
ing interests peacefully, a trial which viii satisfy
the intelligence Of both parties and the public too
as to who is the weaker, before can eliminate
war? win the suggestion of President Wilson in
strike is the onyaumate test Of strength to sa tsfy
the intelligence of employer cmployc that he must
yield. No party wants revolution: it is a crude
| means toward and end; nobody wants a strike.
| For even the father of anarchy. BaIounin it was
automatic that he desire for destruction is at the
same time creative DESIRE
Yet while we haze this political efficiency in larger
affairs, it hardly shocked four years ago
report to congress that there different sys-
TENS of bookkeeping in the treasury department;
that the postoffce department regularly hauled mail
! from the printing bureau to the postoffice, some
three quarters of mile away only to haul it back
again to the railroad station the street from
the printing bureau and that there was inefficiency
| throughout which would ruin any private business
| Private business has had the intelligence Of the
| ages devoted to making single plant successful
with little thought for the general industrial aspects
and problems. On the other hand the best brains
in history have been applied to the broad problems
of craftsmanship leaving details of nice efficiency
| to cheap clerks. The contrast is obvious and tho
results natura.-Abcrt Chandler in the American
| Review OF Reviews.
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velopmcnt Is like the French language during the
period Of its most rapid advance. Like the French
we have begun 10 drop final consonants A
jitney ride cost "fecense' 6 cents). Our evening
lvaledfctory is Goodnight"
Like the French, too. we have a marked liaison-
the borrowing of letter from the preceding word.
We invite another to "C'meer." (Come here.A
We guess at a hard name and add: "summpn nike
at" (SomethnE like that.) II we don't hear
distinctly we nudge neighbor and inquire:
"Wah zee say" (what does he sayD "IIoozat?"
| (Who is that has good liaison as the French
vous avez.
! Naturally, traces OF English influence are sti
| found in American speech. although America has
| never taken kindly to the English st." In Rcvolu-
tionary times. remember, America would not
give continental I'd" for all the 1T" in Britain.
Consistently enough all IT'S" are rapidly turn
ing to "ds," and our "ds"-bg DIS" and little "d's
are disappearing rapidly: "Ass-ebed- der" CHATS
better) I'm godda COAL" II have got cold)
sid dup" (st up) says mother at home; 'st dow"
{ sit DOWN, says teacher in school.
But in dropping ms" we almost out English the
English: ''Ware-zee?" CWhere is he?A "Air-e-
IL" (There he isl "At-sim!" (Thats him.
When women interrupt out male meetings as they
often insist upon doing one is sure to hear from
the crowd good. lusty American voice shouting:
"shudderup; what's she dom ERE. anyway? No
cry "1tm OVID, oh mani" Gilt them out old
manD And when he does hit them out the an
swering shout is: "Attaboy!" CHATS the boy)
In few years may not be astonished to see
the great American novel decked out in IT'S own
patois. Fancy page like this:
Gwen -iuh gid ?" she.
Lass night SEE he,
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A HISTORIC ADMINISTRATION,
California outlook

California outlook
The retirement of Hiram W. Johnson from the
govcrnorship in March means the end Of what so
far has been the most historic administration in the
state of California. 1t means also the unique
perience of governor going out Of Office at the
very climax of his power. All the immediate pur-
poses of Governor Johnson's administru don are new
accomplished, and he has already achieved such a
| series of personal triumphs that any more of the
same sort would add nothing to his personal disnc-
ton And now he goes out with the practically
unanimous endorsement of the legslaturc, in their
formal caucus pledge, of his administration, and
with demonstrated hold on the confidence of the
people of California such other man has ever
held
Six and one half years ago Hiram johnson was
a successful lawyer in San Francisco, who had at
tanned some state fame and much personal popu-
larity in San Francisco by his work in connection
with the graft prosecutions and by. his unselfish
leadership in restoring decent government to San
Francisco. Now, six and onc-haf years later he
is national figure generally regarded as probably
the next president of the United States and he has
| achieved a leadership in California unique among
| American governors. He has been twice elected
governor and once United States senator by con-
santy increasing majoritics and his election
| ihlS year, as lmtcu states senator,
year when the nation was almost {, tie between
governor and once United States senator this year
the two major parties politically had the unique
distinction Of being the largest majority received
by any candidate of party for any office in any
| state in the United States.
Just a guarantee of his popularity this record
stands out unique among American public men, II
is an achievement of political revolution of admin
Two rrf,r and of cIo+i,-o
passing that of the administration of any one gov
"rnor OF any state in the history of the Unified
states. To leave this position to be separatcd
from immediate contact with this record must b,
matter of as great regret to Governor Johnson a.
It is to me people of California. But an end mus
como to all things, even to Governor Johnson's ad
mlnistration as governor and time could be NOR,
appropriate to that ending than the moment O
greatest personal triumph.
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STRONG EVIDENCE
Is the Statement of This Butte Woman.

Backache is often kidney ache;
A common warning of serious kidney
ills.
"A stitch in Time Saves Nine"--s
Don't delay-use Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Profit by this Butte residents ex-
periencc.
Mrs. j. II. Richardson, 2l7 Virginia
St, Butte, Mont, says: My kidneys
bothered me great deal and my back
panied me nearly all the time. My
kidneys showed signs of weakness and
| had tired. nervous feeling. If l.
stood for any length of time, l was ex-
hausted. l had dizzy spells and some
times there was pain in the back of
my head. l had looked about in vain
for something that would give me re-
lief and finally, l began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. They did all I could
possibly have expected them to do.
have recommended Doan's Kidney Pills
to many other people"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs Richardson had. Foster .Milburn
Co. Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
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MONDAY MORNING, FEB. IL, 1917.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

This is the birthday Of Abraham Lincoln In
with the people Of y other states of the Union.
have set it apart day for calling to remembrance
the words and deeds Of the great commoner
As the years have passed that separate us from the
storm period in which he lived and died. the mist
and fog and misunderstanding occasioned by the ha-
tired and strife the question Of slavery and the
Civil war have slowly lifted and he at last stands out
in his real perspective, the great figure in all our
history.
More and more Abraham Lincoln is becoming
fixed in the minds, not only Of Americans, but Of
the whole world as IMPLYING the spirit hope and in
depreciation Of our national life.
His gaunt figure, with his patient. homely. pa
thehc face the sky line Of the past has now become
fixed mental picture in the minds of the masses Of
mankind throug hout the civilized world. and looked
upon in subsconscious spirit of veneration akin to
that paid to the Man Of Calilee
During his life Abraham Lincoln was assailed
with all the venom and vtuperation that his personal
enemies could set in type. Foul speech and epithet
were his daily portion from men who hated and
feared him.
But in this respect he only trod the same path thai
all men must go whose position calls for action coun
ter to the interests or wishes Of other men.
The man who is conscious Of his own rectitude oil
purpose need not be afraid of the criticism Of hi:
enemies To turn aside from his main purpose anc
waste his time and energy in combating defamatory
accusations is foolishness
Abraham Lincoln walked with face to the front
The men who falsely DETAINED him living are deac
to the world Lincoln still lives in the memory Of
those who came after him and his name and fam,
have grown with each passing year.
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governor of said state, believing that
the people of Montana are ever ready
to respond to the just demands of
humanity, whenever found. and in an
swer to the appeal of the Russian
famine relief committee do hereby
recommend prompt and generous con-
tributions.
That q railroad connecting the Bit
ter Root valley with Anaconda is to
be built we believe there can be no
doubt on that point at this time.
When the trouble between the Ana
conda company and the Montana
Union existed and the smelters were
closed down in Anaconda, surveys
were made and the feasibility of a
route between Anaconda and Hamil-
ton was established and its con-
struction, we are informed upon good
authority, was agreed upon.
The road from Hamilton to Anaconda
will be 20 miles in length and will
connect the richest mining and the
richest agricultural districts in the
state. 1t is intimated that
the road will be extended to Missoula
and into the Occur d'Alenc country
one can vouch for; the Anaconda and
Hamilton road, however, seems as.
SurCd,
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the present is the most certain means Of inviting the
disaster they would avoid.
THE BROTHERHOOD OF BETTER
THINGS.

He dreamed Of a better city, he longed for fairer
For the home Of his daily labors, and he talked Of
brighter name
For the Of his childrcn's playtime and the
place of his children's birth.
And he talked as a man who loved his town and was
proud of her splendid worth.
He told her needs he them, to him were her
failings known
And he wanted to build for her greatness-but he
couldn't do it alone.
He was one of the many thousands who dreamed of
better day,
With visions of greater splendors when they should
have passed away
And each in his dream, unselfish. could picture a
distant goal, #a
When his city would rise in beauty and throb as a
living soul.
But the dreams would have come and vanished. and
the vision from earth have flown,
Had each Of the dreamers tried to work for bis
citys fame-alone.
You may think great thoughts for the future, you
may fashion and build and plan.
But you shall your dreams made real, save
you work with your fellowman.
And greater city shall spring into being here
Save that the many have labored together it's fame
to
Out of the hearts of our fellows has all Of our
greatness grown,
Together they stood for this purpose-for one
could do it alone.
Stand off by yourself with your dreaming. and all
of your dreams vain,
No splendor of soul structure can man by him
self attain;
'Tis wed we shall dwell as brothers, as brothers.
then, must toll.
We must share in common purpose as we sha re
in common soil.
And each who would see accomplished the dreams
he Is proud to own
Must strive for the goal with his fellows-for he
cannot reach it alone
EDGAR A. GUEST
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FIVE VOTES FOR WAR.
(kansas City Iimes)

Five senators Of the United States voted Wednes-
day against the people, flag and government of the
United States and for the people. flag and govern
ment OF foreign power. They were Cronna of
North Dakota. La Toilette Of Wisconsin, Works of
California. Vardaman Of Mississippi and Kirby Of
Arkansas.
These senators voted to declare to Germany and
to the world that America had no rights upon the
high seas, that Americans sailed and traded upon
them at their risk Of life and property, and that
any foreign government that chose to do so mis- ht.
without any show Of legality warrant of interna-
honai law regard for humanity. take American
lives and destroy American property without fear Of
action protest by the American government.
Granting that these five senators were actuaed by
the highest motive and that that motive was the pres
ervation Of peace they have by their votes to ren-
quish American rights and American sovereignty
done more to bring war upon their country than they
could have done had they voted outright for war-
which NO senator voted for in voting for the resou-
ton to support the presidents action They voted
against the preservation of peace and to invite war
and aggression because their votes will be taken in
the armed camps of the world for the voice Of d.
vlded America, a weakening and compromising
America, an America afraid.
If the five senators who cast these un-American
votes had conscientious objections to supporting their
country S rights to point which they may have be-
lieved meant war. they would stand much igher in
public estimation today had they followed the ex-
ample of John Morley and John Burns, who resigned
from the British ministry when they found they could
not support their governments course at the begin
ming Of the war.
Senators of the United States are entitled to pretty
nearly any opinions they choose to hold upon do
mestic issues (and to talk pretty nearly any number
Of hours in support Of them). but when the issue is
between America and foreign power the American
people expect American senators to be on the side
Of America.
The five sepaepn who voted to support foreign
power in its Of American sovereign
rights disappointed that expectation. and in doing
disappointed the expectation Of the s'ncerest ad
yocates Of peace. who thoroughly understand tina
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Wha' va Mean, h1glish?
{ McClurc's MagaZinc)

Spoken American has Travelled far from spoken
English. The English lift the receiver and mildly
inquire: Are YOU there" Americans rattle the
handle and cry: "Ho. Hrlo? Who -zss?" The
English say: "Rahther" We say Sure thing"
They do her in;' double cross her" They
shut it,; we Can it," They tap their foreheads
significantly and murmur: "Balmy!" We remark:
"NObuddy tome"
And spoken American has Travelled even further
We have written language. Our print is the
English language; our speech is the American.
For instance must use English letters to indi-
cate the sound of a common American salutation:
Godda macha bowcha"' (Have you got a match
about you) But, alas how this crude spelling ma !.
ligns our smoothly articuated vernacular.
Our language-the American-is no stationary
| thing 1t is on the move: it has characteristic
| hustle We are busy smashing consonants spoil
! ing novels. crushing whole phrases into grunt-
"uddiadoon air?". CWhat are you doing there y
"sry.' (That is right.) In that respect bur de-
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SEMI MONTHLY PAY DAY.

For q number of years the railroad
men of Montana have been trying to
secure the semi monthly pay day. This
law has been enacted in other states
without Inconvenience and very little
expense to the railroads, and is very
satisfactory to the employees. Recently
we were very much encouraged by the
splendid majority vote in the legisla-
turc that was accorded to the semi
monthly pay day bill, and had reason
to believe, that it would pass the SEN
ate without difficulty. But, a railroad
lobby has apparently been very busy
with our legislators, and now, Mr..
Voter ON account of the war" our
bill is to be rcconsidered. Isn't that
rich? In times of peace or war, prac-
tically the same clerical force would be
maintained, after the semi monthly
pay day had been inaugurated as at
the present time. AS one timekeeper
so aptly expressed it, Il would be glad
to do the small amount of additional
work, just to get my own check often
err
The only reason for opposition by the
| railroads is this-They want the in
| tercst on their employees money. If we
were paid twice month or weekly,
we would be able to pay cash for the
| necessities of life. enabling the merch-
ant to quote us discount on our
purchases. This would be one of the
successful methods of combating the
| high cost of living. Therefore, we want
| that we have earned.
| 1t has been stated that there is no
demand for the payment of wages
| semi monthly. With the possible eX-
ception of a few of the higher paid Of
! ficials this is untrue. We sincerely
trust that our legislators will not be
misled by this latest subterfuge of the
railroad lobby, and we wish at this
time 10 thank Representative Higgins
and Representative Mason for their
Negative votes on the re- consideration
of this bill.
| The voters are becoming more and
more obserVant of the actions of their
employees in the capitol cities, and
elsewhere, and the future will find
men in our law making bodies that are
not subservient to special privilege and
| invisible governments. North Dakota
is a luminous example, as to what the
common people can and will do when
once aroused.
| RAILROADER.
Missoula, Mont, February 9. 1916.