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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-01
NOW TURNING TO ALLIES
Interest Ceniers in Nature of
Reply to President
Wilson's Note.

Washington, Dec. sl.---Oninion rs to
the effect of the unfavorable entente
reply to the peace proposals OF the
central powers varies widely here, but
IN all quarters interest now centers
upon the allies answer to President
Wilson's note in which peace advo-
Gates ardently hope to find an opening
Tor advancement of the negotiations.
OFFICIAL comment from officials of
the administration was lacking entirely
again today. Secretary Lansing form
lily announced that the entente reply
has not been cablcd for delivery to
Germany and her allies and that the
ficial text of the Spanish note re-
fusing to join in n peace movement at
this time. The secretary refused fatty
10 discuss the situation.
1t is understood that the entente
note will go forward Just as noon an
the task of checking for errors In the
cable transmission has been complet-
ed.
Had Asked Support.
Publication of the Spanish note gave
ton that copies of the presidents note
to the belligerents proposing dis
cussion of peace terms had been nc
companied when delivered to the
neutrals with a suggestion that the
action OF the United States be sup
ported.
While some officials think Germany
win not fail to respond to the entente
reply, il only to answer the charges
contained In 1t, others believe the ry>-
ply leaves little If any room for fur
thcr Teutonic advances, The German
embassy takes the latter view and
holds that hope for restoration Of
peace at this time depends almost en-
lir.ly upon how the entente replies to
President Wilson's suggestions.
Think Situation Unchanged.
At the same time it IL made clear
hat the embassy regards the general
situation as not having been ma
terially changed by the entente note
because of the fact that the president y
suggestions made subsequently to the
| dispatch of the original Teutonic pro :
posals has not been adopted or de-
clmed by the entente powers. II the
forthcoming communications from all
the allies holds out the slightest hope
that conference of belligerents ulti-
nately may result. it Is said that tho
terms of the central powers may be
given coniidentally to President Will
son. If, however, the reply to the presi-
dent follows the tenor Of the reply to
he central powers's notes, 1t In con-
adered certain at the embassy that the
war will go on for at least another
year.
Spains suggestion in her reply ia
President Wilson that ut would be
opportune to declare with regard to an
entente of the neutral powers for the
defense of their interests. contains
the first formal proposal to this coun :
try for joint neutral action. Many
neutrals have made similar pleas
privately.
Exchange New Years Greetings.
President Wilson tonight received
New Years greetings from many OF
the rulers of the world, including
King George of Great Britain. Emperor
Continued on Page Three)
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-01
Secretary Lane Estimates
1916 Production as Great
est in History.
COPPER SENSATION
OF YEAR IN MINING
Montana Properties Yield
Much Ore and Pay
Huge Profits.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Three billion
dollars Is the value put upon the 1916
output Of American mines In esti-
mates made to Secretary Lane today
by the geological survey. The enor-
nous production was accompanied by
the greatest profits the mining indus
try Of the country ever has known.
Copper alone netted about $500, ,000, 900.
Never before" Secretary Lane said
today. has SO large draft been made
on the mineral resources Of our coun-
try and never before have minerals
been extracted with less waste or uti-
lized to better advantage in advancing
the general prosperity of the country.
The wonderful record of our mines
this year sets forth a degree Of ma
tional Industrial independence only
hoped for few years ago"
Production, 1t Is estimated, has run
at least 25 per cent ahead OF 1915.
Copper 10 Sensation.
The copper output was the sensa-
tion of the year in the mining world
At an average price of 81 cents a
pound the 1916 production had value
Of 3520,o00,oo0. compared with $243-
100000 the year before and 100000
900 In 1918. The profits were the
greatest ever known in metal. Prices
averaged slightly more than 27 cents
as against about II cents in 1915.
Arizona led the states In copper pro-
duction, mining 675,0oO0OO pounds
against 4s2,o0o.o0o pounds the year
before. Iron contends with copper
for first place among the metals pro-
duced. Shipments of iron ore this
$17s,000,00O in value, an increase of
$77.000,000 over 1915. The country's
mines produced 75,5oO,ooo gross tons,
against 55,0o0.0o0 the year before.
Fuel Output Large.
The 1918 coal production also was
the greatest ever known. The mines
sold 597,500.000 tons, compared with
57O,000,000, the record established in
1915.
The coke output in 1916 broke all
records. More than 100000 tons
of beehive coke was manufactured, an
increase of p per cent over the year
before and 100000 tons more than the
record -brcaking total of 1910.
Preliminary estimates indicate 4
per cent more crude petroleum was
marketed in 1915 than in 1915. The
total amount produced is put at o92,-
100000 barrels.
Other Metals.
The 1916 domestic output of quick
silver was valued at $3,642.0OO, the
greatest production in quantity since
1904 and the greatest in value since
1875.
The value Of spelter from United
States ore in 1916 was $15oo00 900.
The output Of zinc increased $4,000
tons. making a new record for the
metal Lead also shows a large in
crease. the $75.oO0,0oo output repre-
senting gain of SO per cent.
Every western state shows a big
mining gain. Arizona's output alone
shows an increase Of $100.0O0.o00:
Utah and Montana combined show
another $100.000.000. Ten mines in
Arizona paid 334.o0ooo0 in dividends
during the year. Utah. Montana, Ne
vad and Idaho combined paid $780,
100000 in dividends.
Alaska also had its best mining
year. contributing a total value OF
$5o,000.0oo. a so per cent gain owe,
1915
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-01
HAMILTON w. MABIE
DIES IN NEW JERSEY

Summit, N. j., Dec. 31.-Dr. Hamil-
ton Wright Mabie, associate editor of
The outlook, died at his home here to-
day. He was 10 years Of age and was
born at Cold Springs, N. Y. He is sur
viyed by q widow and one daughter.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-01
Exchange New Years Greetings

Continued on Page Three.)
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
The Traitors.

Writing in the Louisville Courier-Journal, the ever
young and brilliant Col Watterson remarks that too
many newspaper editors and university professors, not
to mention legal and literary quibblers, are still at
large. The Kaiser has too many agents abroad, and
he says the time has when there must be an end
to equivocation and overt dsloyalty of every kind"
Before war was declared The Herald never waver-
ed in its effort encourage the President to action
betting this great nation. Since the began The
Herald has upheld the President it believed the
President should be upheld by all rght-thinking patr
OTIS. 1t neither evaded lodged nor shirked the
responsibility it owed to itself and to the people
That there has been desire on the part of a
portion of the press to hamper the government has
been al too apparent. AT such time the country
demands a united people and united press is the
first requisite to securing this He who the seeds
of dstrust is just as much enemy to his country
as if he were in an enemy trench bombing your son
and mine.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
Washington Waste.

Washington is seemingly hampered by multiplicity
Of trade organizations. dozen groups of men, equal
ly jealous in an effort to benefit the city, either
working at cross purposes needessy overlapping in
doing the thing to be desired.
Is not about time stop this sort of thing? Why
should the money Of merchants and others with similar
interests be wasted in efforts that must prove abortve
because they lack the necessary force of united action
An organization of real benefit to Washington, one
that would bring conventions encourage present and
bring industries work for the city and District in
and out of season. would be of incacuable benefit to
every citizen This has been demonstrated in dozen
cities-Why not here?
It does seem as, if some of our business were
politicians first and business afterwardsso blind
are they the needs and requirements of the city
whole Surely this is the time to begin to build sanely
along the right lines organization representative of
the real interests of the city.
The Herald believes organization, with one
desire one effort and purpose would make Wash
rgton one of the great cities of the United States
Why begin now?
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
Music and Its Effect.

In communities where music is popular there is
less crime said prominent citizen of Baltimore who
was in Washington yesterday.
Music elevates Some paragrapher has said in the
state of mind is the City of Happiness" As surely as
harmony is conducive to feeling of pleasant exhilira-
tion the volume of Joy is increased the tones
pand.
Music abounds everywhere. In thousand ways
it finds some expression pleasing to the soul of the
human The harpsichord the organ, the piano, the
selfpayer, the grand organ and the orchestral COM
binatons follow each other into ever-increasing
market-for every whose soul is alive loves music.
So he who extends the of harmony is public
benefactor. One person will to raptureand list
ening to great pianist another will mentally synco-
pate over ragtime. The banjo, the guitar, the harp
will thrill you; the violin and cello will entrance you-
and the pipes of bonnie Scotland will transport you
the land of heather and
So go buy musical instrument-you do it for
81 down and 81 year. If you have not this amount
the homely mouth organ may please you At least it
will help you to enjoy life.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
The Spirit of War.

The strenuous Roosevelt put the quietus on the
Il Didn't Raise Ny Boy to Be Soldier" and he
did it before the country at war. Now, with the
German menace ever before us it is difficult to under
stand the mind which would father-or mother such
thought.
We see many young men in khaki and we are apt
to think that every young is doing his bit In
deed he who is not is parasite of the most vrulert
type The call for service is not the call to frolic-
it is the urgent plea of nation with terrific job
its hands for young to help finish it credit
ably
War is exactly what Sherman said it was so no
parent boy need have any misgvings as to
his her share in it. Millions have made the supreme
sacrifice-and the end is not ye-but one returned
hero put it, I'D much rather lie under the sod in
Flanders than have to face my fellows and say
didn't try" That's the spirit which spells heroism
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
The Supreme Test.

In few days it will have been six months since the
President issued proclamation to the American peo-
pie in which he dwe the activities of war and the
urgent need of everybody doing his her part in pur
suing it successfully. One clause of the remarkably
clear document stands six months after and it is
this:
This is the time for America to correct her unpar-
dorable fault of wastefulness and extravaganza"
We cannot refrain from asking ourselves the very
pertinent question to whether or not we have cor
reced unpardonabe fault?" 1t is but the truth to
say that have not All great cities are report
ing continuance of "wastefuness and extravaganza
II is but the truth to say that he who turns and
reads cannot fail to note the fact that extravaganza
still our greatest vice. Evidence of this abounds in
public places and the pity of it is that there does not
seem to be Sny way of checking it In the stricken,
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

cities Of Europe there is real hardship There is none
here Bread rations there but none worth mentioning
here Ruined cities and homes there-everyhing intact
here.
Surely the American conscience will awake before
the real tangible calamities of this awful war will fall
upon US. Surely the hearts which bled when Edith
Cavell murdered will beat in sympathy with the
iatherless and motherless crying for the bread which
wasting shameessy.
Let us therefore recall what President Wilson said
six months ago. and let us consecrste ourselves anew
to the obligation involved when he said The supreme
of the nation has come. We must all speak, act
and serve together."'' '
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
WOULD HAVE TO QUIT.

The conversation at a recent social
affair turned to the glories of golf.
when the following story was related
by Senator Thomas ]. Walsh, of Mon
tana:
Some time since a preacher took up
golf as a means of outdoor exercise.
Buying a kit of tools and hiring a
caddy, the good man hustled for the
links and teed up for a drive-off.
At the first swing he missed the
ball by about six yards. At the next
swat he got a little nearer. but was
still too far away to cause the ball
any great Inconvenience.
Several more swings were made. and
finally the dominic hit the elusive lit
tie sphere. Instead OF sailing over
the scheduled route, however, 1t side
stepped to tumble of freight cars on
an adjacent railroad.
THAT settles it, remarked the
dominic in a decisive voice, turning
to a friend who stood near. Il have
got to give it up,'
Give 1t up"' exclaimed the friend.
who was a great lover of the game.
Give up golf!'
No" was the quick rejoinder of
the parson, the ministry. ."-Philadel-
phia Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
New York, Day by Day
By o. o. MCINTYRE

Special Correspondents Of The Washington Herald
New York, Oct LAS Samuel Pepys
would record in his diary: Labored
for two hours before breakfast but
accomplished nothing because of the
antics OF a street urchin who walked
about on his hands beneath my win
dow and 1t recalled my efforts years
ago to become a slack wire artist
which / would hefer be now than any
thing.
dog and hired a boat and rowed about
in the lake until my hands bllstered
and came home in gay humor to
find my tailor. dolt that he is, SEEM
ingly anxious about a private matter
between us.
Came B. Braley, the poet, to talk
of art and war and other gloomy
topics. And we went for a ride in
a gasoline wagon and passed a duplex
apartment wherein lived a famed
money-bags and quoth b: He must
be leading a double life."
To a cafe where / met A. Belmont.
the banker, who is preparing TO sail
to France on a camouhaged ship to
see his son and with him was a man
who might have camouflaged HIS neck
scarf In the interests of optical safety.
II was green and yellow with a dash
of pink and the most dazzling thing
I ever beheld outside OF an Urban
scenic revel.
News OF the Bialto tells OF Emma
Goldman abandoning her anarchy to
write a play and II seems certain
now that she will land in the peni-
tentiary.
Women are now waiting on tables
In many OF the big inns on accoun.
of men being called TO the front and
tips are diminishing in size which
shows strange psychology. Most
Broadwayites fear TO have a male
menial look askance at a tip but care
nothing for the scorn of a waitress.
With a gay party to a barn dance
given by Miss Grace Field and there
came Frederic Hatton and his wife
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
The Herald.

The progress made by the Washington Herald in
the month of September as compared with the same
month of the previous year is source of satisfaction
TO the management
The gain in agate lines T2I7I7 over September
1916 For the previous month of August the gain
the same month in 1916 I22,6s4 agate lines.
With gain in business of 81 per cent; with
increasing circulation with added cable, telegraph
and special services The Herald will continue to de-
serve prosperity Its is in the main due the
answering loyalty of readers who appreciate force
full newspaper that gives the and is fair TO every
body.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
Ambulance Men.
By DANIEL NJ. HENDERSON.

ny DAINlEl- Nj I1ENDENOON.
Members OF the Ambulance recently cited in Il
OF the day Of the French ntrepidty dey
on amid perilous conditions"
Mentioned in orders; praised for their grit
Men from the U. S. Al
Those who start battling when others leave off
Those who fight Death for his prey;
Those who plunge on through shrapnel and gas,
Those whom cannon can rout;
Those who dread naught but to fail in their Job
Of bringing the wounded out.
Mentioned in orders-only line
But ah, what a tale it tells fs-
OF dauntless devotion to stricken men
Deep in that hell of heils!
Lads who went over from your town and mine
Strplings We used to hout-
Flowering to knghthood there in the work
OF bringing the wounded out.
Mentioned in orders; men from our land;
Gone there to kill the lie
That we in America do not care
If our brothers bleed and die
Christ, as You succor the souls of men
In CORY field and redou5t,
Have in Your keeping the tender and brave
Who are bringing the wounded outl
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

Mayor Thompson, of Chicago has suddenly be-
come patriotic, and Chicago is willing to accept his
patriotic uttcrances in good faith He sad the other
day. that 1t he duty of all patriotic citizens stand
by our country in times of controversy with any other
country, and to show in unmistakabe way that the
American people stand behind the army and navy
which represent the majesty Of government" Just
what particular thing happened Mayor Thomp-
son to change his tune Chicago does not to dis
cuss Only one thing is recognized of particular
ment now, namely, that he did not change his tune
any too soon for his own good, for the good of
the city he had been Science
Monitor.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
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Afternoon course available 10 en-
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Optional morning classes 7:SO-S:4n.
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The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

Mistress Fanny Hatton. who rejoiced
over the auccess Of their new play.
Misses Helen Ware, Neysa McMein.
Col. Du Pont and many fighting ana
flying men. looking splendid In their
new khaki surtouts.
Home through the town singing and
many windows few up and one reeler
essayed a gavotte with a corner po-
hceman. very comic. And 50 home
and to bed.
IL was at Harlem's fountain head OF
oratory. A long haired person in
masculine attire asserted his title 10
the right OF free speech. The police"
he shrilled. had better mind their
own business instead OF running
around butting in where Americans
were telling how TO save the country"
About the time his vituperatives had
drowned the roar OF the elevated
railway a block away and were fast
overcoming even the cries Of ticket
spectators nearby, a long arm Of
the law reached out and gathered the
barber-cheater into a blue coated en-
brace.
Just come along now" said the
policeman. land don't worry. You
don't know what to DO with the right
of free speech. What YOU think
you've got is the right Of free screech
and that's again the ordinances.
Come along now"
Perhaps there is a reason for the
sly-high prices in some OF the Broad
way garish lobster halls. The other
day I heard the story OF a man who
conducts several OF the most ornate
eating places in town. The name OF
one is known from coast to coast.
He started out in life as a second
hand clothing dealer on the Bowery.
Upstairs under a careful guard he
conducted a fence" where thieves
dispose Of their loot. Many OF the
young bloods patronized him for they
got fine clothes cheap.
There was a raid one day and the
clothing dealer was sent up to Sing
Sing. When he came out, he opened
up a restaurant and today he is one
OF the biggest restaurant owners in
town.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
Your
Patriotic Duty:
BUY
A
3ERTY
BOND
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.
BY John KcndrIck Bangs.

LOGIC.
When things are dark and full OF
gloom
And life seems chilly as the tomb.
l do not yield TO my despair
But murmur with coEtented air,
I'm glad I'm not a Russian"
But even IL 1 were a Russo
And life was playing fast and loose,
There'd still be joy for me. and pride.
For in that case unhappy I'd
Be glad I'm not a PIussian.
The moral OF this little verse
Is 'Naught's so bad but there is
worse"
And so ] leave my reader here
The arguments so plain and clear
1t needs no more discussion.
(Copyrisht, BIZ
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
Write Us a Letter
On Current Subjects

The Washington Herald will
be pleased to publish from time
to time letters from its readers
on various subjects.
We prefer having letters of
not more than n hundred and
fifty words, although In excep-
tional cases the letters may run
longer.
In sending in letters have
them addressed to The Open
Forum OF The Washington Her
aid. Letters must be written on
one side of the paper.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
Sir Gilbert Parker Goes Home.

Sir Gilbert Parker, author Of THE
World for Sale" etc. sailed last week
from an Atlantic port for England. Sir
Gilbert came over to this country last
January and divided the eight months
of his visit between Arizona. Califor-
mia. Washington City and the coast
of Maine. ...
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

Just why are so many persons ncensed at Tom
Helm? He thinks, as everyone knows, that German
propaganda is rife He repeats certain serious charges
and asks an investigation by joint committee of
Democrats and Republicans. Now they want to CEN
him. If there is "a nigger in the Congressional
woodpie" why not smoke" him out?
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

One who knows cities and stores said to Wash
ington Herald reporter yesterday: 81 believe the win
dows in the Washington stores the most alluring
| have ever seen" This suggests the thought that
The Herald carries these windows" into proportion
ately more homes than any other Washington news
paper.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

W. Gwynn Gardiner begins by saying little. The
new appointee who tells the people he has the only
trpe vision is usually disappointment. There's plenty
to DO Mr. Gardiner and you will serve the District
and make for yourself if you will look before
you leap.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

In less than eight hours an aviator delivered
Italian morning newspapers in London. The distance
585 miles, though the airman covered 656 miles
If you had told that FIVE years ago you would have
been requested, firmly but politely, to tell it to the
marines
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

that YOU sell the commodities that he wants.
YOU MUST ADVERTISER
The HERALD has the largest percentage Of home cir
eulation of any paper in Washington.
1t is of the Home Folks!"
Stranger to HERALD advertising columns let US intro
duce you to the Home Folks"
They are kind people and will be good to you if you
are good to them
The HERALD is anxious help you as it has helped
hundreds of Others
Ask us-or the man who advertses in the HERALD.
We know-HE KNOWS.
For the proof of his knowledge is on the first page OF
this paper today. 1t accounts for the GAIN of I2I7l2
advertising lines for the month of September just passed
the month of September 1916.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02
Comment of the Press.

Last week six children were killed and zIs in
jured in the streets of New York. What would be
the state of public indignation if these casualties had
been caused by air rading and not merely by vehcuar
traffic.-Ne7V York World
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

Well, well Here's Mrs. Mark Jackson, one of the
pckets jailed at Occoquan declaring the other pickets
are anarchists and denying they starved by Mr.
Whitaker. This sort of thing shockngy unethcal
to say the least.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-02

A society day at Laurel, with all the proceeds for
the American Red Cross, is respectfully suggested
the management.