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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12

Chicago Jan. l2,--Doath ana The
most intense suffering In years stulh.
ed in the Middle West today in the
wake OF driving blizzard that par
alyzed transportation. cut hupdreds
ST cities and towns off from the out
side world.
The vast railroad systems o; the
Middle West are IN the worst gle
in histor. and hundreds OF passeu Eers
In snoNbound towns are in Dire peril
Report Of towns whore fuel aGG
food fumincs are imminent came pour
Ing into Chicago today from all ace
lions of the Miysiseippi valley. Ter
pernturts ranging from zero 70 ncaril
forty degrees below arc reported from
various points
~ Chicago four persons are kno"r
TO be dead IA n result Of tuc storm
and IN unknown number suffered from
frozen hands, ears aud noses. Deaths
ilso were reported at 81. Louis To
ledo and other points
From the Canadian boundary on 10,
North, TO tbe Gulf Of Mexico and IRON
the Rocky mountain points 10 ,lC
Ale ghanos, the entire central sec
ton OF the United States IS laShed BY
a driving blizzard
No immediate hopo OF relief Is held
out by weather observers, the fore
cast being for Continued snow and
cold
The velocity Of the wind continues
high reaching a speed of sixty miles
IN hour in some places.
Close Chicago Stores,
Chicago, Jan l2.--For the fret time
in the history of Chicago. downtown
department stores Of the city clos &C
today because OF storm conditions
With Que exception every department
store In Chicago closed al O'Clock
his afternoon 80 that employees might
reach their homes before njghtfall
The surface cars operated on o part
schedule,
Schools are Dismissed.
Chicago, Jan 12.-By Official order
Of the president Of the Chicago scho
board today all Chicago schools MI
be closed next week Every schoo
boy, who Is large enough. is urged tt
turn out and help dig Chicago out o
tho drifts. 1t Is expected that tp,V0t
boys will be added to the city snow
shoyelers.
Galesaure snowbound.
Galesburg, Jan. l2.-With the ther
momotcr standing at - below yer,
most of HE factories here shut doWi
today. street cars stayed in barn
and railroad trains were not opcralod d
May Close Amusement Places.
New York Jan. I2.--All uniiuport
ant industries, including saloons. tla
alters and other amusement place :
may DO closed for three days cacI
wnek. while the coal crisis last in NtV
ENGLAND. New York, PCnDsyltan
and Maryland This action was rec
onmended at meeting OF fuel al
ministrators today.
Three Trains Stalled.
Monce, H., Jan. 12-Fiye passel
ser trains Of the !. G. with 800 pa
scr-ers aboard. are stalled here. On
Of these trains has bccn stuck in tb
drifts since 1879 last night.
Aitho five engines were attached t
one train they found il impossibl
20 move the cars. At one point ia
snow drift was 50 high il crushed III
headlight ou ono of tho engines.
Three Die in Peoria.
Peoria. Jan 1s.-Throe person
we're victims OF freezing here durlD
the uigbt and the thermometer drol
ned to 81 degrees below zero early tt
day. 4 coal famine Is feared unles
relief comes soon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
Worthwhile Quotations.

i call u strange that narrow mind
s never deer.n r.n-Exclrungt
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
Prepare Terms.

Copenhagen, Jan lo--Germany has
prepared terms for separate peace
with Russia along miiitariStic uneS'
according to information received TO-
day from reliable source,
These terms. it is understood, are to
replace the conditions for general
ncacc announced at BrestI.l'ovsk by
the Austrian foreign munster OH
Christmas Day.
II this information Is correct II
means that the crisis in Germany has
been brdged and that the military
heads are in complete control, having
swamped the moderates under threats
and denunciations.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
Close Chicago Stores,
Schools are Dismissed.

Chicago, Jan 12.--By official order
Of the president of the Chicago schol
board today all Chicago schools VIII
be closed next week Every school
boy. who Is large enough, is urged to
turn out and help dig Chicago out Of
tho drifts 1t is expected that $4,000
boys will be added to the city snow
shoyclers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
Russ Stand On Old Terms,

Amsterdam, Jan l2--Thc Bol6hcvl.
Iii onyoy6 ut Brcst-Litoysk will stand
upon the peace terms previously an
nounced, according to dispatch from
Copenhngen, this afternoon.
Germany is expected to present new
terms.
Following the decision to roneW the
parley at Brest-Litoysk both the Rus
sian and German delegates went into
separate caucuses to discuss the ne"
trend the negotiations are taking.
German officers on the Eastern front
have issued orders against iratern'
iAation, evidently fearing the influence
OF the Bolsheviki upon the German sol
RI i;n,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
THE WEATHER..

snow and continued
cold tonirht and Sunday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
BRITISH DESTROYER
.FOUNDERS-S|NKS: A
HUNDRED ARE LOST
ADMIRALTY REPORTS LOSS OF
RACCOON WITH DEATHS or
ENTIRE GREW - GERMANY
PrhpY TO SUBMIT NEW r'-aCF
TERMS 70 RUSSIA.

London, Jan. l2.-The founder /, o.,
The .G;ltsh destroyer Kaccool a .
snow storm OFF the north coast Of re.
lane VS. announced today by thc ;,d-
n.Hnitv Al members Of iha ttcN
were lost The RaccOOn Went DO An
Wednesday The de5troyer's crew
numbered about 100 men.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
Yhree Die in Peoria.

Peoria. Jan. 1a.--Throe persons
we're victims Of freezing here during
the night and the thermometer drop.
ned TO ol degrees below zero early TO-.
day. A coal famine Is feared unless
relief comes soon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12

A new danger arose today when
Manager Mitchell Of the gas company
sounded warning for utmost conser
walton in use OF gas Mr.. Mitchell
stated that the surplus vas az low
ebb now and with the coal situation :,
its presen, dangerous point, the pros
poets were unless every precaution
was taken, the tanks would be emp
tied entirely.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12

Three Trains Stalled.

Mouoe, H., Jan. l2-Five passeu
ser trains Of the !. G. with 800 pas
scr-ers aboord. are stalled here. One
Of these trains has bccu stuck in the
drifts since i:99 last night.
A,tho five engines were attached to
one train they found IL impossible
20 move the cars. At one point the
snow drift was 50 high il crushed the
headlight, on one of tho engines.
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interurban hard hit.

While not suffering as did the steam
ines the interurban was pr 20 sc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-12
Library Closes.

Today it was officially announced
that ReddIcks Library would close
down until further notice. This was
caused by depleted coal box and
desire to help in the saving OF fuel
Severa churches have sent out ad-
vices that their doors would be clos
ed tomorrow aud there would be no
services n MI
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
Japan Completes Work on
Huge Military AerOplane

A gigantic military acroplane has
just been finished at the military ar
senai. Toxic. 1t was chiefly designed
by the late Lieutenant Sawada. who
met a tragic death at Tokorozawa.
The machine has been year and a
half under construction, during which
time vast improvement has been made
in aerial navigation. This acroplanc is
equipped with three horse power
engines. and is capable of maintain
ing so miles an hour. for six hours
continuous flight. The machine will
carry five passengers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
LOST AND FOUND.

TIE PARTY WHO TOOK A PAIR
or gold bracelets from my home the
last time YOU called early last sum
mcr is known. no avoid trouble re-
turn at once. No questions will be
asked.
sLOST--A NEW POCKET BOOK IN
the Chinese Cafe containing $500
and case for glasses. Finder please
return TO Missoulian office and re-
ceivc reward.
LOST---ONAL BRoocHE, FsM ERAI.D
setting, surrounded with pearl, be-
tween Coffee Pailor and n. =. de-
pot. Reward. return Missoulian.
FOUND - PAIR WOODEN GLOVES
left at Muscular office. owner may
have same by paying for ad and
proving property.
| EolfND-SMALI. BUNDLE LEFT AT
Muscular office. owner may have
same by proving property and pay
ing for ad.
LnST-~AuTo WHEEL. CHAIN.
| near Vine. west of Van Buren,. Re-
| turn to L. A. Cary. 1921 T.. Cedar
Reward
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
HELP WANTED-MALE.
Paper Mills Work

At Camas, WASHINGTON.
Permanent work tor steady men
over eighteen years old.
I -. No experience necessary.
Married men preferred.
All inside jobs now filled but can
still use some men on outside work
on construction and in yard. Low
est wages $3.lO for nine hours. Good
chance for advancement since va
cancies on inside work. eight hour
shift work and other higher paid
work are filled from outside crews.
Can also use carpenters ut $3.50
to $4.20,
Strike not yet declared off but mill
running smoothly and without
trouble and over 725 men on pay roll.
Board and lodging can be obtained
at $500 to $500 per week depending
upon location.
Camas is on main line of $. =. &
s. railroad about twenty-four miles
from Portland, Oregon, and about
fifteen miles from Vancouver, Wash
ington. Jitney service TO Vancouver.
half hour electric service Vancouver
to Portland; two boat lines Camas
to Portland: fare on one twenty-five
cents; other fifty cents.
Cut out this ad and apply in person
at Camas office or room 500 Oregon
Building. Portland. and you will he
given job If able bodied even II all
vacancies are then filled.
This applies for limited, time only
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
Notice Of Close Of Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the reg
istration books for the registration OF
qualified electors residing In the city
of Missoula, town of Roman and all
School Districts of the first class, with
in the County of Miss0ula, for the Mis-
soula city primary nominating election,
the Missoula city election. the Roman
town election and county school district
elections, said elections TO be held on
the following dates, to-wit:
Missoula city primary election. March
Is, 1918.
Missoula city election, April LIST, 1918.
Roman town election. April 1st. 1918.
Missoula county school district elec-
tons, April 9Th. 1918.
win be closed on the following
dates:
Missoula city primary election. Feb
r,Iary 18th, 1918. at o'clock p. m.
Missoula city election, March lsts
1918. at 5 o'clock p. m.
Roman town election. March LIST, 1913.
at o'clock p. m.
Missoula county school district cleo
tons. March 9Th. 1918. at O'Clock ?.
Electors for such elections may reg
lister by appearing before the county
clerk or by appearing before deputy
registrar in the manner provided oy
law. -
County Clerk and Recorder In ana
for the County nj Missoula. State Of
Montana.
Dated this sth dsy Of January. 1919
4t-fA to a-a Inc
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
HOTELS,

THE MTSsnJu,., nOrEL. J. ~
Walsh, Mgr. Steam heat, telephone,
thoroughly modern. Week and month
rates.
NICE CLEAN STEAM HEATED
rooms, restaurant next door. Prices
reasona Bile. PenWell Hotel.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03

STEADY MEN wANTEl, ru~TAkE
exclusive control OF good territory An
western Montana and other good
fields. Money advanced weekly
Outfit and special training free. FIX
perience unnecessary Our active
men are making good money. You
can do the same. Clean, hardy.
guaranteed stock. Yakima Valley
Nursery Co. Toppcnish. Wash.
MAN BETWEEN rs AND a5 FOR
permanent position with established
Life Insurance Company. Man cap
able OF earning $500 per year. Ex-
pcricncc not necessary. Training
given free. Splendid opportunity
with rapid promotion. Address w. l..
Fraser. superintendent, Missoula,
Montana.
LARGE MANUFACTURER WANTS
representatives to sell shirts, under
wear, hosiery, dresses, waists. skirts,
direct to homes. Write for free
samples. Madison Mills. sos Broad
way. New York City.
WANTED MAN WITH SMALL
sawmili to saw lumber for Reserva-
ton Land d Lumber Co, Roman,
Mont.
TIE CHOPPERS WANTED. GOOD
timber. zoe per tie, Wyoming Tie
and Timber Co. lsiverton, Wyoming,
BOY WITH HORSE FOR PAPER
route. Call at Muscular
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03

REAL EsrATE-coUNIRY s.
NEAR HAWTHORNE SCHOOL, .
acres. 1-room house, electric lights.
Phone SAIL Blark.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
WANTED-RGAL ESTATE.

WANTED TO HEAR FROM OWNER
OF good unimprosed land for sale
State cash price, description. ID. f.
Bush. Minneapolis, MINI.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
GsTRAY.
PERSONAL
EvERyeopv's EXCHANGE sys

WANTED EXCHANGE AN 1850
H. horse and COW for good Ford car.
win pay the difference. Call Hans
Odeguard, pcswci, Bonner. Mont.
FIVE PASSENGER TOURING CAR
for city property. Phone 1871 w.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
Official Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that eandi-
dates FOR the office OF mayor or coun-
Gilman OF the city of Missoula TO be
voted on at the primary nominating
election To be held March 18th. 1918.
must file their petitions with the city
clerk of said city not later than ?
o'clock .. m. on Thursday. March sth.
1918. or their name will not appear
upon the official ballot to be used at
such election.
JOHN L. CAMPBELL.
City Attorney.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
FOR aENr-ruaN,sAED ROOMS

FRONT ROOM, SUITABLE FOR
ladies' or gentlemen. near car line,
GaS I.ongstaff. Phone 155a.
NICE SOUTH FRONT ROOM. MOD
ern furnace heat, close in: SIS s.
Third, west. Phone 1862
NICELY FURNISHED ROOM,
with or without board: 1la s. 9Th +.
FURNISHED ROOM IN PRIV ATE
home. use Of garage. 40 w. Spruce.
MODERN. FURNISHED SUITE. or
posite courthouse. Phone 1910 r.
ROOM APARTMENT. PRIVATE
bath. piano. Sis T., Spruce.
HOT WATER HEAT, GENTLEMAN
preferred: s3S S. 3rd
THO NELL. FURNISHED. HOT All;
heat; a. s. ard
THE KENNEDY, MODERN ROOMS:
ia East Front,
MODERN ROOM. si1 WOODY ST.
WITH BOARD. PHONE a76 BLK.
THE LEMON: MODERN ROOMS.
534 Il. CEDAR.
6s4 L. MlxlN.
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STAGE LlMEa

]. r. Dishman--Ravalli e. roaos>x
Meets trains II. and a.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

LOWEST RATES ON FARM LOANS
w. Fl. Smead Company, Agents for
the Banking Corporation.
PRICE JONES. HIGGINS BLOCK.
II. d. FISHER. III EAST MAIN.
2. Ia WHISTLER HIGGINS BLOCK.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03

So ACRES LAND, 4 MILE FROM
sugar factory, cheap IL sold within
next 10 days. VIM. Nash, 500 Alder.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
REAL ESTATE-FOR SALE OR
TRADE

FOR QUICK SALE OR TRADE, 273
acres irrigated land miles from
town. II room house and barn, 100
acres cultivated. $40 inches of de-
creed water right. one mile to store
and school, immediate possession
Reduced price $50 per acre, easy
terms. a snap. Write for particu-
lars and list. Johnston Brothers,
Real Estate, Hamilton, Montana.
NEARLY 400 ACRES 1RRIGABLE
and tilable. three mile ditch about
completed, all fenced, house, barn.
etc. $50 acres ready for pillow: on
main highway, station and spur on
place. $40. Wheeldon- Rossi Co.
FIVE ACRES APPLE ORCHARD, 400
trees, S-year- old trees. Good water
rights, in Bitter Root valley. Mrs.
George Tsitsimoff, 295 w. Park,
Portland, ore.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE, MOD
ern Broom bungalow. will consider
good automobile. phone 1926
Il OTEL AND POOLROOM AT PARA
disc. Mont. Inquire ED. +. Riberdy.
st. Regis. Montana.
| HELMVII.LE DRUG STORE. TELE-
phone proprietor. DR.. Rennick, stew
ensville .....
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03

81 DOES 1T. MILLIONS MADE IN
~Sourlake oil fields. 81 monthly
few months. gets Warranty Deed
may pay 5000 or more monthly. Co
operative well. Full information
free maps. write today. Souriake
Texas, Oil Co. ~. Dement,, 81
Louis, Mo.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
REAL ESTATE--ClTY.

REAL ESTATE-ClTY.
HAVE. SEVERAL GOOD LEVEL
lots on car line that | viii sell on
small weekly payments. Address
o. L.. Muscular.
SMALL HOUSE, 6 LOTS, GOOD
fence, chicken house, woodshcd, nice
fruit trees. Inquire 8 p. IN. at 1889
Cooper st.
FOR SALE-FIyE ROOM MODERN. 2
lots. barn: terms sos Woodford.
FOUR LOTS, DAILY ADDITION.
| cheap, by owner; 3i7 n. End.
: FOR SALE GROOM MODERN
house. sol Woodford.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03
DANCING SCHOOLS.

DANCING SCHOOLS.
LEARN TO DANCE NOW. COM
plete course of ~ lessons, S.
Glasses Monday and Friday even
ings. Private lessons by appoint
ment. The Missoula Dancing Acad-
envy, Barber & Marshall hall. Phone
IS7 Red.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03

HIDES AND WOOL.
TTENTIONl WE GIVE FULL
value and prompt return for hides,
pelts. wool, rubber. Missoula Hide
Il Wool Depot Sill West Main.
Phone ,nga
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03

FOR SALE-ONE OF THE BEST
improved 5-acre tracts in the Orch
4 ard Homes. q. ii. Memory. s, 7th
IA.
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RANCHES-FOR SALE

FOR SALE-40 ACRES, MOST OF 1T
bottom iands suited especially for
potatoes and hay, 20 acres cleared,
house, barn and other buildings.
Some farm implements. Price $3.50.
A. Schliftner Dixon, Mont.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-03

WAnM AIR HEATING. METCALF
Sheet Metal Works. i2s Alder.
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East Bound. West Bound,
No. les: 55 q. m. No. 15.--1l:3a 3. n.
No. 1S....-5.11 y. m. No. It'll rs I. u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
BLACK PLAIN CLOTHING MOVE
Designers of Mems Suits at Bal.
timore Pledge Support

Baltimore. June 20. - Ono hundred
members of the International Associa-
ton Of Clothing Designers have pledged
themselves to the support of recormen-
dations by the war industries hoard
that will mean the making Of an almost
standardized garment. so sweeping were
the resolutions eliminating all cutting
and making of mems and boys clothes
that could tend to waste either material
or labor. The economics will 20 into
effect in the designing of clothes for
1919. The panel" back. fancy pleated
backs and yokes and all embellishments
such as patch pockets, belts and the like
will 60
Re-enforcements for the knees and
seats Of boys trousers. hitherto made of
the same material as the trousers. will
be made with cotton materials. Lapels
Of coats will be limited to a given width.
as irdiscriminate cutting in this respect
is said TO cause excessive waste. The
center vent in the back Of coats wifi be
done away with and the open vents on
sleeves will be changed to imitation
vents. Only one button will be used on
each sleeve. There will he no more
peg" tops on bows knickerbockers and
belts will vanish from boys coats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
FOURTH MADE LEGAL
HOLIDAY in FRANCE
Announcement in Chamber of
Deputies Greeted With
Cheering
RECEPTION Is PLANNED
Paris, June 20.

rans' June ~.
The announcement In the Chamber
of Deputies that the Fourth of July
would ba rae,~a,a ,.,, r-..
-
''oii'ay was greeted with cheers OF
enthusiasm. All party lines were
obliterated and the plaudits were
unanimous fu.,, ~, - A.
phitheatre. It was one Of the most
impressive demonstrations that had
besn Gee, ., ~. u,r,,,, r-,,,. =.
80 Ctioi'ioet VI
Depuues since the beginning OF the
war.
Forewarned that motion m the
celebration of the Fourth of ,I,,,v would
occupy the first place in the order ~
the day. the IDENTITIES had gs+hered 4,
larger numbers than at any time since
the beginning OF bostilities, with the
possible exception Of the assemblage
on June 4. when Premier Clemenceau
made his famous speech regarding the
German offensive on the Chemin.des.
Danes.
Deputy Debanski, in pursuance OF
.ne oeclsion, introduced In the Cham.
rer Ior lrnmedlate discussion the FOL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
CONFESS TO $4,000 ROBBERY
Two Men Arrested at Pottsville
by State Police

Pettssille. Pa, June zy.-George Kozel
ana tBaxo Draskich have been arrested
here and taken to New Castle to answer
a charge Of robbing a paymaster in
Lawrence County six months ago The
highwaymen got $4,000 and divided the
thek number dead. His Identity led to
the arrest OF the men,
Ho1el was found working In the mines
at Tuscarora, six miles from here Dras-
klcb. wae arrested on farm near Beth
leherI1 at the same time. The men ar
rested confessed TO State police Of their
pattlctpation In the crime. Sheriff Jos-
tph, Boyd and District Attorney MeuEhs,
a. {AYrence County. accompanied the
ss| q sss.'ss's = : 8 :;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
ARMY TAKES OVER GAS. WORK
Major General Sibert Placed in
Charge by Presidents Order

Washington. June 29.-President Will
son has directed that all the activities
nj the Government concerned with man
ufacturing poison gas for war and ex-
perimenting In the work Of devising a
formula for a gas more powerful and
effective than that used by the Ger
mans will be transferred to the control
of the War Department on JulyS1.
The entire gas experimental work will
be under the directions Of Major Gen.
eral William l.. Sibert, an eminent en-
Elneer officer, who was one of Major
General Goethalss chief assistants In
building the Panama Canal. General
Sibert recently returned from France,
where he commanded the, First Division
Of the regular army. and was assigned
as chief of a special department on
President Wilson signed an order on
Wednesday transferring the chemical
section Of the Bureau Of Mines Of the
Department of the Interior to the War
Department In accordance with the
Presidents. decision that measures for
the use OF gas as weapon Of Of
tense and defense should be co-ordi-
mated under the War Department