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Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1918-06-28

and forces them to prove that
they are not evading the laws in
any manner. The consequence
is that there are many unjust ar
rests.
John Albers, in renewing his
subscription this week from Fort
Benton, Mont, concludes his let
ter as follows: "The Chronicle is
a paper we cannot keep house
without. In fact it would be
about as easy to get along with
out a cookstove or milk cow"
Geo. Killmar does not feel like
they had a square deal in the
Winona country in the distribu-
ton of rain that fell Saturday
night and Sunday. He figures
that it was only about half as
much as fell around Cottonwood.
George says that if a Chautauqua
has the effect of bringing rain he
will put on a show of this kind at
Winona-if he has to do all the
performing himself-high dive,
singing, jig-dancing and all.
Jess Mckinley and family
were in town Wednesday from
their ranch home near Fem.
Jess used the excellent judgment
of subscribing for the Chronicle
several years in advance in order
to get the benefit of the old low
rate of $3.50 a year; as after July
LIST the rate will be So a year.
Gerhard Uhlenkott of Keuterville
also made nice saving of this
kind by paying 8 years in adj
vance.
Jack Lloyd, the telephone lines
man, saw his opportunity Tues
day to win a little fame by going
up notch or two in the world.
He did this by climbing to the
top of our 100-foot flag pole and
fastened a rope on which to hang
our Service and Honor flags, which
now float again just below the
big national flag, but on a separ-
ate rope. Jack had the honor of
having his picture taken while he
was at the top of the pole-surely
enough fame to we'll repay him
for the rather hazardous risk he
made-even if his picture does re-
semble monkey on a beanpole.
Somebody's carelessness might
have resulted in a big fire Tues
day night. About 1 o'clock sew
eral men on the way home from
the dance at the Orpheum dis
covered the awning in front of
Parkers store to be on fire. They
quickly tore it down and put out
the blaze, which in another min
ute or so would surely have ig-
nited the building. 1t was found
that what started the fire was one
of those small punk-stems used
for lighting firecrackers. No
doubt some brainless cigarette
sucker threw it on the awning,
never realizing the serious dan
ger.
j. E. Rookie and Ed Nelson
went to Lewiston Monday, return
ing next day with the latter's
car which was left there last week
when he made a trip up the river
on business. While these two
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
Huns Hate Won Tirpitz and Ludendorff;
Told EN- u. S. Couldn't Get Men Over
Yankee Army Of Occupation Gives Lie to These Two Worthless
Regiments Of Greatest Field Artillery in World Something
Germans Can Understand Because It Represents Military
Force to the nth Degree

With the American Army Of
Occupation, Dec. 1e.-(Delnycd)
Our army Of occupation Il to-
day stabilized In Its ilnal positions,
forming q ecnii-circle with q rn-
diux Of thirty kilOmetcrs (nearly
twcuty mlles) beyond the Rhine
with COh1enx - tho center. Tho
army win guard this district dur
the peacc deliberations and AZ
much longer ~ MaEslnnl Foch
orders.
The final s'hike" was made In 4
flashing sun. with the air ~ hal
my as II Il were spein9. Tho
bcautice Of the Rhine country
were unfolded In their fun splcn-
dor. Tho sptrits Of our troops arc
In keeping with tho weather. They
arc glad 70 be rid Of tho r1in and
mud.
Two Frcnch divisions attached
to General Dlcknsan's Army Of oc-
cupattOn over OnC-fOaFth Of our
SECTOR on our right On our 1cft
the American second army haa
reached Luxcmhourgh. T1sc laSstl.
scope h literally COvcscd With
: United states forces from tlse "a.
tremc Outposts beyond the Rhine
TO point miles beyond tho Grandl
Duchy Of Jyuxcsnh0ur9h.
All clocks In The occupied terri
tory arc being turned back q con-
form with Fxcncas ta1nos IN -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
Continue Federal Control Of Food
Prices to Prevent Profiteering
Reasonable Return for the Farmer Living Profit for the
Dealer One Penny for the Spectator and the Lowest
Price Consistent with Fair Dealing for the Consumer Will
Probably Be Program Of Administration

Washington, Dec. l7.-S0me
method OF continuation OF gov
crnment supervision Of retail food
prices b being sought 70 prevent
m outbreak Of food protatceFing 1T
the conclusion Of peace.
Immediately ON the signing OF
the aEmistico, It II charged, ro-
tailcss began to jamp. prices, feel
ing that tho war was over and
thAt tho decks v1Dso again cSeArcd
for buaneoo. ~ nOFuaaI, which
thcy aro said 70 have Interpreted
70 mean '.Au that tho traffic will
benr."
The enforcement division OF the
food administration was at once flood
Cd with complaints, IL proceeded to
hurry 4 warning to all stAta admins
traitors and their assistants that the
fair price lists ware to be continued
and the margins OF profit allowed re-
tailsrs on staple commodities would
not be varied while the administration
was in existence. This will be until
the president proclAinas peace.
The final mesaAge Of Herbert Hoo
yer to his confidential assistants be-
fore he len for Europe contained .
warning to them Of the necessity OF
activities against prodteering: I'VE
should ut once begin TO relax tho reg
uiation and control measures Of the
food administration 1t every point
where they DO not open : possibility
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18

fa1s Dec 1.-THE sun that had generously smiled upon
this capital ever since President Wilson's arrival sudden
spell OF peevshness today Mr. and Mrs Wilson were just get
ting ready for journey to the Marine battlefield
It was the people Of Paris who get enough Of
their beloved had conspred with their astral ally for the
latter receded petuany into the background drew down
heavy curtain Of black clouds and then make
assert its will displayed fit Of temper in the form Of dench
ing rain squal.
The president Of the loving motive behind this sns
ter plot took it good naturally The trip abandoned
Promptly the sky cleared and when shortly afterwards tho
presidential couple motdred in open to Versailles
seemed though the myriad fitting and dancing
all around them rubbing in and in tho thunderous
unening cheers that again greeted them all the thee
SEEMED to be note Of special tumphPars and the had
had their way.
BEGINS TO TACKLE TASKS.
Judging from the lateness Of his rising the president had
the best rest night he has had since reaching Paris His
callers impressed with his visible good health His eyes
clear and keen steel and his elastic and
He seems well prepared for the tremendous tasks awaiting him
In an Informal way the President already has begun 70
tackle these tasks He held conferences today with Colonel
House. Edwin Hurley the American shipping controller and
Count m Cellere Italian ambassador to the United States
with Mr. Hurley the president is understood to have dis
cussed the problem Of shipping for taking Americas lighters
back The present pa SAID Is TO complete the move
Inent by Christmas, 1919 AL. ... -. s..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18

Of profteering ar[ speculation. This
we can not and will not permit, so
far as our Abilities extend. until the
last day that I'VE have authority under
the law"
Plans understood to have received
approval at the White House before
the president went abroad looked to-
wards an extension OF the federal
trade commissions activities and their
assumption OF the fair price activities
OF the food administration and Its en-
forcement division. No steps have
been taken towards such q transfer.
however, and W. B. Colver. chairman
OF the commission. points out the con-
stitutional difficulty.
What Constitution Authorizes.
The constitution authorizes the fed
eral government to regulate Interstate
commerce. but the business Of the av-
erage grocer or butcher II not only
intra-state but usually intra-city.
Suggestions that these activities be
Transferred to the department OF la
Dor, which for years has maintained
through its statistical department q
force OF trained examiners to report
the rise and fall OF the cost Of living
Casually rise). meets with the obJec-
ton from the department that the
value OF his reporting Mice lies en-
tirely In tn being absolutely divorced
from any administrative functions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
AMERICA WILL
DEMAND HEAVY
INDEMNITY OF HUNS
Simmons Says y. S. Will
Insist Upon Repayment
for Huge Losses.
GERMANY TO PAY
Does Not Be-
lieve People Will Con-
sent to Central Pow q.
ers Escaping.
GERMANY TO PAY

Washington. Dec. 17.-Rapid prog
ress on consideration OF the revenue
bill was made by the senate today.
When the session had ended most Of
the important tax rates In the bill,
Including those on war excess profits
and incomes, had been adopted with
out opposition.
Senator IAfoilette reserved the right
70 offer amendments to each OF these
sections, however. at later day. IT
Is probable ne will have the amend
ments perfected tomorrow, In which
case the senate will again consider the
rates on incomes and war profits and
vote on the amendments.
The chance OF passing the bill Sat
urday OF this week, SO that 1t will go
TO conference before the holiday re-
cess. depends very much upon Senator
Iafollette and the length of time he
will require for the presentation Of his
amendments. Senator s m m s.
chairman OF the committee, and SEN
ator Penrose, ranking Republican
member. are both hopeful that Sena-
tor Iafoilette will be able to submit all
Of his amendments within day or
two and that the ANAL vote Of the SEN
ate on the bill may be taken before
Christmas.
During debate today. Senator Sim
eminent Is counting upon two sources
OF revenue which have not been hith-
erto discussed. One of these Is the
hypothecation of the bands of the al
lied governments which are held 10
secure the loans made by the United
States 10 those governments. and the
other Is the indemnity IL Is expected
the United States will receive in the
ys4fsal settlement with Germany.
O.: WIN I,sssss tp.n indenunst >. - =
Senator Simmons stsu ed with en-
phasis that the United States will in
sist upon an indemnity to repay this
country for It's heavy losses In the war
Although his statement Is at variance
with the conversation with the presi-
dent. II echoes a sentiment frequently
expressed in the senate debate to the
effect that Germany must pay for its
losses
simmons pointed out that the al
lied securities can be readily disposed
OF and are good for practically $10,-
ooo, oo0. 900, the sum total OF advances
made by this country to those govern
ments. The amount realized from
these securities. together with the in
demnity from Germany. will make the
burden upon the taxpayers of the
United states lighter than previous
estimates he said.
The government will lose several
millions in damages for the cancella-
ton Of war contracts. Senator Sim
mons said, and this will be partially
offset By the immense salvage from
the disposition OF war material.
AS soon as the war closes" said
~ $4,000. 900, 900 In the bonds OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18


Cross headquarters. Fourth and Grace
streets. where they can obtain a sup
ply of enrolment blanks and other
articles needed in participating in the
mem bership campaign.
Yesterday was the second day OF
the drive. which has for Its sole aim
the enrolment Of 81 members In the
Richmond Red Cross chapter. All
speakers and solicitors engaged in the
campaign are laying stress on the fact
that 1t u not a campaign for fundA
The roll-cau will last until next Mon
day, which has been designated ~
cleanup day" Reports from the
women workers At the enrolment
booths 1t the close Of work yesterday
were encouraging. notwithstanding
the continued inclement weather.
The following workers will be in
charge OF the booths today:
Miller q Rhoads-Colonial Danes:
Mrs. Thomas Cary johnson, general
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
CITY's ADVISORY BOARD.
VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATES.

Boiling Ayes-Grundy. Gunst, Mitchell Nelson, Paul,
Wers Fuller, White, Workman, Adams Atkinson Batkins,
Her. English Grimes Haddon, Jeter, Jones' Ladd, Mills
ton Powers (Jeferson) Sullivan, Peters; NoesMeton,
nnally, Fuller, Workman. Powell Roden, Rose umlauf>
Levy: Ayes-Grundy, Gunst Mitchell, Nielsen, Powers,
her White Workman Adams Batkins Butler, English
ddon Jones, Laid, Mills Moore, Morton Powell Rose,
Esrs Noes-Meon Nunnally, Paul. Atkinson Grimes Jeter
Nwers (Jefferson) Roden, Sullivan, Umlauf
|Traford: Ayes-Grundy Mitchell Nielsen Paul Fuller
hite Workman Adams, Batkins. Butler Haddon Jeter'
ss Ladd Mills Morton Powell Powers (Jenerson hoaen
IN Powers Atkinson English Grimes Moore.
Myers Ayes-Grundy, Gunst. Mitchell Nielsen Paul work
m Adams Batkins Butler. Grimes Haddon. Jones Laad
n Powell Rose Umlauf Peters; Noes-Melton Nunnaly
rr puer White Atkinson Jeter Moore, Morton. Powers
IT, Melton Nielsen Nunnallv Powers, Fuller
NM Workman Atkinson Batkins. English Grimes Jeter
r. Moore Merton Powers (Jefferson), Rose, Suinan
.f,runiv Gunst Mitchell Paul, Adams, Butler
~. Tones Ladd Powell, Roden. Umlauf-1z
There was no opposition to City Attorney Pollard VINO was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
There was no oppt
sfe,, unanimously.
Confirm the Noni"

Confirm the Noffs'
[fter a motion to POSTPONE 80 sew
hours animated debate. The city
neil last night confirmed the nomi-
Ions Of four emhers OF the ad-
nv board. handed in by Mayor
slle ard elected head OF the
u flcnartment and n comptroller.
III whom will go into Office under
new charter on January list.
me list If nominees as presented
the mavor proved surprise to
IN members of council. and II was
until many expressions OF disap-
m, hy certain memb ers, and vain
rts IN The part of others 20 have
lon DELAYED that the council go:
- 10 work.
hc names submitted by the mayor
Ydcd those OF Charles r. Boiling.
eirector OF public works: r. c.
Y. for director Of public welfare:
~. TrafYord. for director OF public
kties and Wm. NJ. Myers. for d.
Tor Of public safety.
Herman Powers raised the ques-
Of expectancy In going into the
nrmation at this time, believing
members Of the body should be
"a at least a few days in which to
sider the qualifications OF the
HINGES, and ne sought to have the
~ tabled until Friday night.
{ldsrman workman felt, as did Mr..
Eers. that time should be given
consideration, and he asked that
| nominations be tabled until next
kdny night.
n This question debate was en-
VI in by Alderman Fuller. Mitch
Paul, Powers Nunnaliy and
tkman. and Councilmen Powell.
n Jones, Morton. and Umiauf.
kreseicns OF opinion on the matter
about evenly divided.
N0thing u Gain.
Nose who favored immediate ac-
declared that every man mem
VA in the mayors list was we'll
~ personally to every member OF
ncIl. and that nothing could be
~ nv delay. On the contrary. It
said in the interim politicians and
MA 81 others who had been mem
~ an possibilities. would imme-
kSlv hesiege the members and that
~ result in interminable delay.
n we are to experience all this
vw said Mr.. Powell. land. the mat
II again put up to the people. we
m lust a. well tear up the char
The people have told US what TO
.yd Il 10 Up to us now to do It."
~ roint Of responsibility ana d.
responsibility WIS dwelt upon
|remhers. some believing that the
~ should be left entirely to the
sor while others thought the coun-
Ehculd assume some OF the respon-
n Il the mayors cabinet" said
NfiIls, land he should not he ham,
~ in any way In forming his gov
ssent. II any mistakes are made.
mould be placed where they be-
and council should not In any
Asn ~.trme the responsibility"
~ iJmlauf. IN reference to DIR.
~ nafd that he conceded him :
iSIg ana we'll qualified man. but
~ health would not permit him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
CONGRESS TO FIX
RESPONSIBILITY
For Hardships Inflicted as the
Result of Non-payment of
Soldiers Allotments.
CHARGE N E GIG EN- e
Failure of War Risk Insurance
Board to Fulfill Obligations
Makes Dependents OBJ
jects of Charity.
CHARGE NEGLIG ENCE

Washington, Dec. 17.-Rcspon-
sibility will be fixed by congress
for hardships inflicted upon SOL
diers' dependents as the result OF
amy gross inefficicncy" of the war
risk insurance bureau IL the
house adopts a resolution intro
duced today by Representative
MoFadden uA,publican) Of Penn
sylvania.
Mr.. McFaddcn's move for spc-
cial Investigation follows q series
OF bitter attacks on the bureau by
Democrats and Republicans dur
ing the past week. 1t has been
charged that dependents Of the
men who responded to the call Of
the country have In many cases
become objects OF charity because
Of the failure of the bureau to
pay allotmcnts made by the sol
dicrx Numerous instan/s were
cited wherein no nllotmcnts had
been paid for several months,
although the money had zen
taken out Of the soldiers pay.
1t was the impression among mem
,ers Of the house tonight that the in
,uiry would be ordered. 1t Is pos
,ible. however, that out of courtes,
o former Representative Carter Glas:
Who. as one OF his first acts after as
the post Of secretary Of thu
reasury, appointed a new chief Of ths
bureau, the house may decline to ordel
he probe In order % allow . reason
Lble time for the new chief TO straight
n out the troubles of the department
The principal section OF Represents
i've McFadden's resolution says:
Resolved. That the speaker Of thu
rouse is hereby authorized to appoin
! select committee OF nine memb er'
II the houae whose duty It shall b
o make a thorough inquiry into thu
lffairs Of the bureau Of war risk insur
f~.~...na r,&r~ y~x.,,>
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
for
Air Mail Project
House Debates Method Of Securing
Planes for Extension Of Aerial
Postal Service, But Reaches No
Decision.

Washington, Dec. t7--The House
wranGled all day today over the pro-
vision in the postoffice appropriation
bill for the extension OF the airplane
mall service. No decision was reached
and the matter comes up for debate
again tomorrow.
The trend OF the debate Indicated
almost unanimous support for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
Opposes Federal
Radio Control
Head Of Marconi Wireless Charges
Secretary Daniels Broke Faith With
Respect to South American
Agreement

Washington, Dec. 17.-Edward j:
Nally, vice president and general
manager OF the Marcont Wireless
Telegraph and Gable company. and
president of the Pan American Wire
less Telegraph and Telephone COM
pany. appeared before the house mer-
chant marine and fisheries committee
today in opposition to Secretary
Daniels plan for government owner
ship Of all shore radio stations In the
United States and island possessions.
Mr. Nally charged that the navy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
BEGINS TO TACKLE TASKS.
spend acasristxass N1fla Troops. !.

10 SpEn8 AAax1S12tzsS YNIA0 AEesO2'o~ = "
This years Christmas will ma
Woodrow Wilson in the midst OF the
boys who fought and won AmerfcA'S-
and the world's--battles; the boys for
whom, as he announced In congress
on the eve of his departure for
Europe, he was going to secure the
naturalization OF the ideals for which
they offered life and limb. Mr.. Will
son proposes to mtngle intimately
with the American fighting men. He
will eat hts Christmas dinner with
them. He will meet as many As ne
can, officers and men-mostly men
and talk with them and listen to what
they have to say. The things they
will tell him, the thoughts they exs
press, he will take with him a. m
essential part OF his mental ana
spiritual equipment for tho conference
which Is to make everlasting the VIC.
tory those men have won.
To the diplomatic and Journalistic
world. President Wilson continues to
be much OF an enigma Indeed. upon
his record of the four days he has
spent In France he might 30 down IN
history as one Of the worlds greatest
listeners From the moment OF hto
arrival he has listened. and he listans
still.
Onscaal PARTS G1ess1ne.
Except for two general propoaf3ooD
not q word Of political algnihcanco
has escaped his lips publicly. and -.
fetal Paris ID still totally In douhe -
to the position he WIN take when -
draws hts chair to the peaoe tAAaa.
From close obssrva&aonss = = c3ear
that whenever, In couvoeeafaouo - .
political character. he -dr9WU neAP
what may be called dangerous woaees
his attitude becomes one Of eoundtn9
rather than Of asserting. He has
listened to President PoihcArs and -
Premier Clemenceau ~ wen - 10 AZ
Premier BRAND, who represents tar
different political group. and he has
listened to many other eminent: p0Itta-
cal leaders He has. indeed. beea
saturating himself with French
opinion. He believes this 70 BE- n
great task that brought him over
here. But what he thinks he keeps -
Trained students who vaschsd him
during these four historic days ina
little difficulty. however. In OWNING
one predominant thought that seems
to nave the president: the thought
that the reception accorded him here
is convincing proof France u h full
accord with him on the main ptllayo
of lasting peace -
Those who watched the pfesadfae
and Premier Clemenceau togsthsr -
terday could hot help but shaSing tAte
thought A warm cordialtty And ~.
parent intimate mutual understanding
marked their meeting AID convsrsattea
and the sincerity Of beth men u
vouched for by their respective char
acters and careers. Neither Wilson nAr
ClemenceAu II the man 70 Seign thAk
sort of feeling II Il isn't In hts heasG
wants Wilson t. See FoR 0amne3&. at
Preach officiAldom continues -
evincs an ardent desire for the preeee
dent to visit the wAr-rAvAged regioao
of northern France and Belgiurn- III
conviction seems 70 b. prASalenk thal
only altar such an tnspaetiou. en- Nh.
wilson swing completely aSouna ~
Of the cost OF war 70 ths iiInit cf 0ee-s
mans capacity. E
In this connection. Il may ~ sAlAs
that the speeches ~ IL AMeGtoe4
executive Aavs asanitsH sem01s1 -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18

AusfcryIam. Der. Tired rule.
tcrro,1un and class wnr were
orcrwTcln,tryIv dcfcatrri nv the
natiun.l conrrrss Of German
sovicts ~ ~ flr<t .esxion I'm Per-
I'm vesserd.v Trr,sv the Congress-
votcr1 for 4 uafSonal cr0stifnenf
sssrn,,av ana nv : considerabIe
maiOrifv cnrrae.i tl,a uoeion.
~. K.ra TAra,knrrht' leadcr of
shr a.r~.a~ }, vrna sI,nufinv .down
In - Ere rrvrrrurerf-
f,r.,, tl,e rr,cT ~ tn prnsxinn
A. h,,iI1tr~ vhil% frsc1r. 4, TIM,
hlsfors, rnrm. frnm which the
pru..ssns v,.e1 tn r,le All Ger
,n.rv lNn .cvtet AcIcu~frs xxy,re
ds1,a fir~ ~ ,,next Inn ENC her he
nr1 pc.e Tmrry,hurr hts CHIEF
rdr,trer nrd We,,fenant sFcnld h.
.dnittcd ether as rucsts- or as
vnc,,hcr. v,ifh rrsular seafs.
TIA mrsl,r,@ ~ tt,s. .,ch.te vna
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
Soldiers to Aid
in the Roll Call
Overseas Wounded at Wcsthampton
WAL Make Talks on Behalf OF
Red Cross Drive.

The committee in
charge of the Red
Cross .Ch rist m a $
roll-call last night
issued an urgent APP
peal to Red Cross
W ork ers In the
churches to co-ope-
rate in enrolling
1919 members. In
previous campaigns
those workers have
rendered valu . b l Q
assistance. The COM
mittee req u e s I e d
that I he church
-nrk 0pu Welt Tad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18

The elections referred to In
the above dispatch presumably are
for the national constituent assem-
bly,, in favor Of whose convocation
the national congress of sovicts
voted at its second session In Ber-
lin. The constituent assembly L.
decided upon AS the future form
OF government
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-18
OVETS SCORE SWEEPING VICTORY OVER RED TERROR
WILSON BEGINS TO TACKLE HUGE TASKS AWAITING HIM;
BOILING, LEVY, TRAFFORD MYERS, COFER POLLARD WIN
layor's Nominees All Are Chosen
At Joint Session Of City Council
\ After Vain Effort to Lay on Table

|ldermen Fuller, Adams and Cunst
Become Involved in Controversy
Concerning Qualifications of Candi-
dates for Comptroller Councilman
Peters and Alderman Mitchell Differ.