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The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01

Washington Dec. Reduction Of
the 10 cents a pound tax on eoiored
o.eomsrgsrine. both az a ~ar measure
20 increase the production cf food
fats and as a means Of actually yield
ing more aggregate revenue. Sas rec
commended I'm the annual report Of the
internal revenue bureau. issued today
over the name Of w. n. Osborn. Sho
recently has been succeeded a. COM
missioner by Daniel r. Roper An
other recommendation prompted by
var conditions was that the govern
ment should assume control Of the
manufacture and uze OF narcotic drugs
needed go badly for Red Cross work
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
SHORT WEIGHT COAL is
CRIMINAL UNDERUSLAW

under an order transmitted today BY
state Fuel Administrator Svindlehurzs
rom eoeraI Fuel Administrators Gar
.ielu 70 chairman A Won Dachen-
nAuseh OF the silver Bow county fael
committee.
The order recites that il is impor.an,
that retail coal prices be fixed a, o,.~
II further recites:
VIII you kindly send a COPY Of tb>
following penalty clause eaken frarn
the Lever act passed by the sixfv-
nth congress. fixing prices ana -.
trolling distribution of food ara -,
(Continped ON pae. F,...-1
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
WAGE DEMANDS FORMALLY
MADE ON THE RAILROADS
Increases Asked for Will Ap-
proxlmate 40 Per
Cent.

cleveland. o, Dec. l. Practically
every railroad in the United States to-
day was presented with request from
the brotherhood of Railroad Train
men and the order Of Railway Conduc-
tors Tor increased wages approximating
40 per cent. The general chairmen Of
both labor organizations We're to pre-
sent the wage schedule to the general
managers OF the roads throughout the
country today.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
Chairman Won Dachenhausen
of Local Fuel Committee Re-
ceiveS Order From Federal
Fuel Administration Govern
ing Retail Business.

Retail dealers who sell short
weight coal. who boost prices or who
Violate in any way the regulations Of
the fuel administration are liable to a
fine OF 5000 snd Imprisonment for
Two years for each separate offense
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01

AMBASSADOR MakIakoff. Who was sD-
pointed By the Kersnsky government.
arrived in Paris on Nov. = but up 70
this time has not presented his letters
TO the French government. as he has
been waiting to see what happens in
Russia He sits in the inter allied
conference By special invitation and
as an unofficial observer.
VI. Aaklakoff. in Interviews during
the past month. has expressed his op-
position to the Boishevfki. On Not. IS
he predicted the fall of the MaximaIists
within a short time
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
I'LL SEND HER
s. TO WAR ARENA
ht is Made Whereby
Finish Training
England.

Dec. l..-Brazil is soon
hrst contribution to the
of the allies. In re-
nvitation from British
that Brazilian aviators
course of instruction
naval aviators will leave
pr Europe.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
TO INCREASE PRICE
OF ANTHRACITE COAL

Washington. Dec AR order in
ereasing the price OF anthracite coal
al the mines Throughout the country
mas been approved by President VIII
SON The increase is to cover wasa
raises agreed on here recently by pro-
dacers and miners. contingent ON
higher coal prices.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
l Being Delivered to
6s Afternoon. They
\ on Sale Monday
When Big Savings
pins.

limitation of banks and
as agents for the sale
appointment of a state
led by Governor Stew
the distribution of
hess houses and stores
All is in readiness for
Var Savings campaign
nally Monday morning.
te hour this afternoon
houses have arranged
OF stamps. Postmaster
certain that at least
on Page Seven.J
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01

To obtain what they consider fair price for silver
the profits far applies mining the leading
mining of the northwest will Salt Lake Tuesday
hastily called week Senator Ravene
beth the Idaho Mining association Butte today interesting
local silver the
of the has promised that the of silver will
by III ter the Salt Lake meeting
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
ENORMOUS CO|NAGE OF
PENNIES IS NOT ENOUGH

Philadelphia, Dec. with an IN
precedentsd demand for cent PIECES.
the coinage Of the PhiladeIphia mint
in November WAS the largest Of any
single month in is history. In the II
months Of the present year. Is. .2ss. los
more pennies we're coined than during
the u months o. 1915
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
Swept Aside.

Rver, Russia has swept
)rits and she is laboring
an armisticc and peace
N for her internal re-
! need not supplement
B in which the chancellor
fed the attitude of the
ernment toward these
Again our policy will ad-
Finciple Of firm but mod =
hnship based upon facts.
Reorganization.
piles hitherto announced
by the present rulers in
pear to be entirely ac-
basis for reorganization
the east-a reorganiza =
hile fully taking into ac-
i of nations tn determine
tinies, is calculated per-
Afeguard the essential in
two great neighhorine
any and Russia.
pundly satisfied that We
to pursue this course
nent with our allies. ant
with the almost unani
IMPORT Of the representa-
erman people here assem-
ed on Page Twelve.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
bOLsHEV|kI DIsMISSEs
AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE
N. MakIakoff Brings DispIeas.
ure by Attending Allies
Conference.

Petrograd. Friday, Nov. %. - "
Makiakoff. the Russian ambassador 70
France. has been declared dismissed
from his post By Leon Trotzky. the
Bolsheyiki -colmissary for foreign af-
fairs. This aeion was taken because
of the ambassadors participation in
the inter -allied conference. which is
considered a state offense. entailinz a
heavy penalty.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
'CERMANY mas NO
6E CLAIMS TO MAKE
\ A PEACE CONFERENCE
Secretary Won Kuehlmann Lays
for Wars Holocaust on Bureau
IS ard Sycophants Who Sur
rounded the Former Gar.

adress Evidently Directed, Through the
tag, to Germany's Enemies, He Outlines
3 Desires With Regard to Russia-Takes
Relations Between the German People
Ne Kaiser and Discusses War Develop.
|as Affecting Germany and Her Enemy
Fies.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
SILVER PRODUCERS TO TALK
OVER THE METAL SITUATION
in MEETING AT SALT LAKE

In Meantime Government Will Not Fix Price of the White
Metal Says Secretary of Treasury. Convention Also Will
Industry. State Senator Macbeth Of Idaho in Butte Meet
ing Set for Next Tuesday.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
The New Taxes.

The taxes include: Indemnity and
surety bonds. 80 cents: except where
premium is charged for execution OF
the bond the tax will be l per cent
on each 81 Of the premium. and rein
surance policies are exempt
Capital stock issue cents on each
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
Largest in History.

The report cited the $500. 800 900 in %
ternal revenue receipts for the fiscal
year ending last June 30 az the larg
est in the history Of the bureau but
lContlnued on Page T7hIrtesn1 } -
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
British Counter Attacks.

The British counter attacks finally
stopped the TeHtonic rush and saved
the day The counter thrusts OF ths
British are continuing today and. Ehil.
some Of the ground lost In the drive
still remains in German hands. th.
sItus ton today - reported such as
not 10 cause any particular uneasinesk
On Other Fronts.
Meanwhile the French have renulsei
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01

Dec 1.-The German foreign secretary, DR.
1mann, is quoted in Central News dispatch
eerdam as saying it was absurd to imagine Ger
Nd enter peace conference with large claims.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01

lam, Dec. 1.-During yesterdays session of the
main committee DR.. Won Kuehlmann made a
(which he said
fes at the present moment are turned toward the
&sia has set the world ablaze The gang Of bu-
5and sycophants, rotten to the core, overruling
kand misguided though probably well-meaning
fsurreptitiously brought about the mobilization
Enntry, which was the actual and immediate cause
3antic catastrophe which befell the world.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-01
WEATHER FORECAST

MONTANA Probably SNOW tonight ana
Sunday; colder tonight and east 81 diV'd"
SUNDAY.
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tContlnaed on Page Eless-.l
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
IN RUSSELL GULCH BLACK HAWK NEWS

o. w. Hayes went to Denver Sat
urday.
Miss Marjorie Mellow returned to
Greeley Sunday.
c. W. Anderson returned Sunday
from visit to Denver.
Mrs. H. Stearus returned Sunday
from the valley.
Alex Klien is over from Tabernash
with bunch of cattle which he will
range up Fall river this winter,
john Gerard is moving up from
Idaho Springs.
Help Uncle Sam by buying saving
stamps at the postoffice.
The sage of Quartz hill, James
Perkins, returned this week from a
Thanksgiving feast in Denver.
The Misses Ethel and Marjorie
Mellow entertained Saturday at the
home Of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mellow. Miss Marjorie, who is
attending the state normal school
at Greeley. came home to spend
Thanksgiving ard several of her
Greeley companions were in attend.
ance at the dinner. The table was
tas:ily arranged with boque.s of hot
house flowers selected especially for
the occasion. There was some ex.
cellent piano music by exceptional
talent. The guests departed with
encomiums for the hospitality Of the
host and hostess.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
RED CROSS NOTES

II you want to see an inspiring
sight, you ought to drop in at the
r. c. workroom some afternoon and
See the way we get rid of twenty
pound shipment of yarn. If the Great
White Angel takes account of every
stitch knitted or sewed for suffering
humanity, some women in this town
are making an enyiable record. For
the yarn comes back in just a few
days converted into warm articles
that the soldiers need.
When the Germans made their con-
centrated attack on Italy, the Red
Gross in Paris was able to ship at
once, for Italian relief, twenty-five
carloads of supplies. This included
1000 mattresses, 5000 blankets and
10000 pair OF socks, besides innum-
cradle other necessary articles.
Wouldn't you like to feel that some
of this had been your work?
If you do not knit or sew, perhaps
you are interested in the gauze
room. Under the splendid leadership
of Mrs. Creswell, this work has
been we'll launched. In the first
ten days over 700 bandages were
completed. II amateurs can do as
muEh, what may we not hope to ac-
complish with practice, and wi n the
assistance of new workers?
On Dec. II. there will be inaugur-
ated thruout the country a campaign
for Red Cross membership. A white
service flag will be given to every
family and for each member, who be-
longs to the Red Cross, a little cross
will appear on the white field. 1t is
hoped that by Christmas eve, every
window in GilIin county will show
It's banner with the maximum allow
ance of crosses.
Join now!
MAE b. BERTAGNOL4I, Sec.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Mrs. Cana Fulton returned from a
trip to Denver Sunday evening.
Miss Hilda Hardenbergh returned
Sunday from a weeks visit with rel
atves and friends in Greeley.
Frank Tabb went to Denver Sun.
day morning and accompanied Mrs.
Tabb and the baby home that even.
ing.
Mayor Miller went to Denver on
Tuesday mornings train, returning
in the evening
Mrs. VIM. Moyle and Mrs. George
Hewes were initiated into the Wood
craft Tuesday evening. Refreshments
and general good time followed
the lodge business.
Mrs. Gene Perley returned Tuesday
evening after months visit with
relatives and friends in Denver and
Morrison. She was accompanied
home by Mr.. Perley's mother and
father.
Mrs. o. l.. Stanton was taken to
St. Anthony's hospital in Denver last
Saturday. Mrs. NJ. Lemkuhl accom-.
panied her.
Miss Mabel Kriley left Thursday
afternoon for Denver, after enjoying
Thanksgiving with her parents.
Miss Josie Supanchis returned last
Thursday afternoon to Denver, after
shcrt visit with the Hartman fam
lily.
Vivian Fritz left Wednesday for
Denver to accept position in the
general office of the Armour Pack
ing company.
Chris. Fox came up from Denver
Monday on mining business.
Council did not meet Tuesday ev-
ening, there net being quorum
present. A meeting will be held ON
next Tuesday evening.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
HAVE NO FEAR ABOUT
YOUR BANK DEPOSITS
To National Banks:

To National Banks:
There is quoted below, for your
information, a statement issued by
the Secretary of the Treasury un-
der date of November 16, in regard
to rrmors, which 1t is understood
have been in circulation, to the ef-
feet that the government proposes to
ccnfiscate the money on deposit in
banks.
The statement follows:
Among the many absurd and VIC
ious rumors which are being put in
to circulation these days, probably
through pro-German influences, is
one that the government proposes TO
confiscate the money on deposit in
the banks.
1.-The absurdity of the statement
is Obvious on it's face, hut have re-
ceived letters frcm several parts OF
the country which indicate that this
rumor Is being circulated for an evil
purpose. OF course, these rumors are
wholly without Foundation. In fact.
the government has no power to con-
fiscate The money OF depositors In
banks
IL such rumors as those mentioned
In the secretary's statement are in
circulation In your locality. 1t is sug-
gested that you bring to the atten-
ton Of your depositors, by means Of
n circular letter sent out on the sta
tionery Of your bank, or by some
other effective means. the state
ment OF the Secretary Of the Treas
ury above quoted.
JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS,
Comptroller.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
QUEsTIoNNAIREs TO BE
SENT OUT ON THE 18th

Cm the 18th of this month L. j.
Williams. secretary OF the Gilpin
county draft board. WIN commence
sending out the questionnaires to
the registrants at the rate Of eight
a day. These are to be returned to
the e-gboard within seven days after
t.,ksSsceipt thereof. All exemptions
foYaASnatever reason heretofore grant
ed are revoked and every registrant
under the new draft regulations is
classified as to dependency and
when the call is made for more men
those In the first class will go first.
in the second class, second. etc. The
mep will not be taken under the old
order or serial number as heretofore.
w. c. Fullerton, w. c., Matthews
and L. ]. Williams have been select
ed to assist the registrants in GIL
pin county in filling out the ques-
tionnaires.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Edward w. Heffner, one of the
men drafted from Gilpin county, ar
rived che latter part of the week
from Camp Funston, having been dis
charged from the army for physical
reasons. He says one of the Rowe
boys is in the hosrital and win MISC
be discharged. It is reported that
Melvin Jordan, from Gilrin county,
who is now at Camp Kearney! Cal,
Is to be released shortly on account
Of physical disability. Whether the
Gilrin county quota win have to be
made up for the boys who have been
relieved of military duty is not known
as the local draft board has receiv-
ed no word to that effect. 1t may
be that the quota will be completed
from rhe next draft. Under the last
draft Bruce Williams and James E..
Cody arc next in line. Mr., Heffner
says the boys receive the most in.
tenisfied training and that one must
be in excellent physical condition to
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
SCHOOL NOTES
(Luella Rithards)

We were sorry we were not here
to welcome our visitors Thursday
morning. Emma and Elizabeth Rule
gave the school 1.-The once over" on
that day.
Mrs. Carroll gave very interest
ing talk Monday morning, on the de-
rivation of few of the words of our
language. For example: Before they
were married she was woo man, but
not long after the marriage she be-
came woe man, which was shortened
into woman.
Esther Nordlien, Lola Taylor and
Louise Hartman gave short, interest
ing editorials Tuesday morning.
During the last few days we have
had many visitors at the school.
Among those visiting were: Mrs.
Rian, Vera Goldberg, Celelia Ale
baugh, Mrs. Richards, Ida and
James Rule. Wednesday noon three
gentlemen visitors got as far as the
door but on seeing so many girls in
the hall they turned and fled.
Miss Landcn will entertain the Ec-
onomics class, at party, at her
home Friday evening.
Among those absent this week
were: Clara Griffin, Elsie Williams,
Dhel Dickerson, Eta Soheffler, Will
ford Fritz and Mary Zanella.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Noble knight Hcratio Hazard has
been doing some artistic work at the
Masonic temrle the past week. He
has installed glass door at the
main entrance so that a dutiful bro
ther may see If his wife has follow
ed him to ascertain II he was tell
ing the truth when he said he was
going to lodge. He has also cush-
Toned and padded the goats room
anew that the candidate may not
bruise himself in falling.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
NEVADAv|LLE NOTES

Miss Helen Hopkins returned Sum
day evening from Greeley, after
spending Thanksgiving with her par
ents
Miss Ella Dickerson returned sun
day to Greeley. after spending the
Thanksgiving holiday with her par
ents.
Miss Mildred Bennets and brother,
Eldred. after spending Thanksgiving
with their aunt, Mrs. Edith James in
Denver, returned home Tuesday even
ing.
L. c. Nichols left Monday for Ned
erland and may remain there.
Richard Luty returned Tuesday
from visit Of several days in Dem
yer.
Mrs. Mary Stevens and daughter.
Miss Myrtle, were UP from Denver
last week, visiting with relatives and
friends.
Denny Lying, who had been working
in Oregon the past year, returned
uOllc tui6 Wtch duu VIII
remain.
The hremen met Monday evening
and elected officers for the ensuing
year as follows: VIM. Britt, chief;
John Thomas, engineer; Albert Cur
now. assistant; VIM. Waters. secre-
tary; J. D. Enos, treasurer. A COM
mittee consisting Of F. w. Sparks,
]. C. Chapple, VIM. Britt, Andrew
Curnow, Ben Waters, J. d. Enos and
VIM. Dickerson was appointed to
make arrangements for the annual
bali to be given during the holidays.
The town board met Tuesday even
ing and transacted the regular order
OF business.
The school faculty win give a pro-
gram and dance at Cannon's hall on
Dec. 21st. A fine time Is assured all
attending.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Mrs. ]. E. Lghtboum was a pas.
senger to Denver Sunday afternoon.
Arthur Noble ard family were UP
from the valley to spend Thanksgiv-
ing with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Katta have gone
to Apex to live. IT'S too quiet in
Central to suit them.
Alex Klein came over the range
Tuesday from his ranch on Ranch
creek.
e. s. Moulton was up from Lake
City last week.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Frank Richards, brother of C. O.
Richards, has been appointed cap
tain in the coast artillery and will
report for service at New Orleans
on the 18th. Capt. Richards was in
Central eight or nine years ago and
for two seasons played with the Gill
pin Mines ball team. He made many
friends while here who find pleasure
in the success he is meeting with In
the service Of Uncle Sam.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
woMEN's WAR COUNCIL

tueVv was 0ooo attenoance at
the snsstIno Of the Women's War
Council held at the court house
Friday svening, Nov. 30th.
Mrs. Lake, representing the Red
Cross, reported that forty-seven
Christmas packets were ready for
mailing to the soldiers.
Mrs. Charles jacobson, Of Denver,
gave . most Interesting talk about
the Women's War Council. She ex-
piainsd that the organization was
temporary-an emergency during the
period Of the war. II 10 a national
organization with headquarters at
Washington. Each state In the un-
lon and each county Of the state
helping TO form the chain which in
cludes all women Of America. II
eooperates with other organizations
and ID clearinghouse for all work
relating to the war. II is a regis
tration Of women for voluntary gen.
eral service.
Mrs. jacobson said In part:
This is the first time In history
that women have been given a defin-
ed place In war. It has been said
that democracy that will not fight
for Its own principles Is not worth
fighting for. We are being put on
record. We firmly believe the Am
eriean people WILL respond voIun-
tarily.
Certain things are essential to
the conduct Of this war. One of
these is well-fed armies. In order
that our armies and those of the Al
lies may be properly fed we must
save wheat, butter-fats and sugar
which are SO necessary as heat pro-
ducers in the extreme cold Of France
We must use corn-meai, jeIlies, jams,
syrups, etc., which cannot be ship
ped. It is not a question of whether
II 10 cheaper for US but our willing
ness to help"
There are many things women
can do in this crisis. Mention of the
different departments Of the Council
will give an idea Of the various phas.
es Of the work being undertaken.
I Registration, 2 Home Relief,
Foreign Relief, 4 Advisory, conser-
walton and Thrift, Ordinary susi-
ness, 2 Women In Industry, 8 Child
Welfare, 9 Education, 10 Agriculture,
II Legislation, IL Publicity.
TIC know wh.t laws are best for
the protection Of women and child.
reh in order to avoid exploitation OF
labor, to know food values, food re.
quirements according to age, teach
Ing foreign women to speak English,
keeping children in school, and SO
on are being studied. Let US in
form ourselves upon all subjects so
when called upon we may be ready.
Using a quotation from Mrs. Jac-
OLSON, "Let US work In our gardens,
can our fruits, roll our bandages,
and knit sweaters II we can, and
drive trucks and tend crossings II
we must but let US not forget that
the first, the last, the highest, and
the everlasting duty Of women 10
conservation, protection. training,
and guidance Of the lives God first
created within them and gave thru
them to the world"
The Council voted a donation to
the Y. w. c. A. war fund.
The next meeting will be the first
Friday In January, at the court house.
All women Of the county are urged
to become members.
MELITA SEYMOUR,
Cor. Sec.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

r. c. Benight spent Thanksgiving
IN Denver with his family. MIR. Be-
night recently visited Ft. Worth,
Texas. and returned via st. Joseph.
Mo. His mother, a very active young
lady Of 80, OF st. Joseph, came out
to Denver with hdm and will spend
the winter in Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

An elegant line Of shoes and gents
furnishings. Gene In and make
selection. The c. o. Richards Co.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

1t is reported that the Gilpin-Or-
ion mine, near the Carr will be start
ed shortly. The shaft is to be re-
timbered and development carried on.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
MULE FOR SALE

Tunnel broke and In excellent con-
dItIon. Inquire o. B. Wllmarth or
Geo. straub, Idaho Springs, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06
SERVICES ON THE
BLACK HAWK CIRCUIT

The services on the Black Hawk
circuit for Sunday, Dec. 9th, will be
as follows:
Black Hawk: Sunday school 10 q.
m. preaching 1880 p. m.
Nevadaville: Sunday sthoca 2:30 p.
m. preaching $3.50 p. m.
Russell Gulch: Sunday school 10 a.
m., preathing II a. m.
NORMAN e. LAMB,
Pastor.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Delivered at your very door. Fine pat
terms to select from. The C. o. Rich
ards Co.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Read the war news In the Obser.
v@. 4 10 authentic.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

Send the Observer East.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

observer-the family paper-$2.oo.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

RUGS, CARPETS, LIMO.
LEUMs, COUCH COVERS
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-06

MAE b. BERTAGNOMI. Sec.