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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
HALF BILLION IN
RAILROAD LOSSES
DIRECTOR GENERAL GIVES Fig
UREs ON FIFTEEN MONTHS
OF CONTROL
OPPOSES RATE INCREASES
Conditions too Abnormal at Present,
He Says.-ShouId Study Situation
Carefully in Meantime and
Keep Public Informed

Washington, May director Gem
eral Hines in a discussion of recent
railroad earnings last night disclosed
that the governments deficit in oper-
ating the railroads for the first three
months this year, or the difference be-
tween net earnings and one-fourth of
the guaranteed annual compensation,
was about $192, DOC, 900 for all roads I'M
der federal management.
The governments loss for 1918 was
$226, 100000
The governments loss incurred in Is
months of federal operation was $418,-
100000.
Freight Traffic Down.
Marked reduction of freight traffic
under records of similar periods Of
the last two years were responsible
for the bad financial showing and
conditions in April, though not yet re-
ported fully, show no promise of i'm
provement.
Despite the deficits, the director
general does not contemplate any gem
eral increase in the level of rates,
but prefers to wait restoration of nor
NAL business conditions.
The government also incurred de-
ficit of about $14,540,0O0 in eight
operation of the American
Railway express company and Con-
soIidated Express corporation, up to
March 1, 1919.
Conditions Abnormal.
'The present unfavorable results
naturally lead to agitation of the
question whether there ought to be
an increase of rates." said Mr.. Hines.
MY own judgment is that the pres
emit conditions are too abnormal to
serve as "a basis for any change in
The level of rates and that it is pref
erable to defer action on that subject
until there shall have been a fuller
to get more reliable and
possibly more normal measure of
he conditions, meanwhile resorting to
Every practicable economy, studying
he situation with the greatest care,
md keeping the public fully informed
Is to Developments
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16

Berlin. May s. - One hundred and
fifty persons were killed or executed
during the fighting at Munich, accord
ing to an account of the fall of that
city printed in the Lokal Anzeiger.
Among the killed were Herr Toller,
director of the soviet government, and
Herr Sontheimer, a communist leader.
Herr Seidl, said to have instigated the
shooting OF hostages, was reported
beaten to death.
The Taggeblatt states that 5000 ar
rests have been made In Munich, the
prisoners including DR.. Levin, leader
of the Bavarian Independent socialists.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
PERsHINo TO BE GUEST
OF BRITISH GOVERNMENT

London, May 7.--General Pershing.
when he visits London the latter part
OF this month, will be the, official
guest OF the government for two days
and will be the unofficial guest. Of
the country three or five days longer.
Arrangements are being made for
the American commander to hold mn
investiture, probably at Buckingham
palace, when he will decorate Brit
ishers who won honors with the
American forces.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
TERMS FOR AUSTRIA IN
PROCESS OF CREMATION
One Demand Will Be for the Destruc-
tion of the Entire Navy of the
Dual Monarchy

Paris, May 10.-The peace terms to
be presented to Austria are rapidly
taking concrete form. 1t is announced
that the drafting committee has begun
work on the document as a whole. The
naval terms, as completed, contemplate
wiping out the entire Austrian navy,
the surrender of every ship being de-
manded. The allied and associated
governments will decide later what dis
position shall be made of the vessels.
No hint has yet been given as to the
other conditions of the treaty.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
TARTAR PRINciPALiTY
WOULD BE ADOPTED BY U. s

New York, May 10.-Now the prin-
cipality OF Nakhichevan, at the foot Of
Mount Ararat, to which Noah is said
to have descended when the ark
grounded, comes forward to ask the
United States Of America to become
Its mandatory. Its prime minister,
Jaffes KooIis Kahn, Tartar chief
tain, has addressed such a request ITO
the imperial representative. the gu
preme president Of the United Ststes."
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16

Toledo, o.. May 8.-Plans are being
drawn for an immense arena in Bay
View park on Maumee bay. in which
the Willard Dempsey 12-round bout for
the heavyweight championship Of the
world will be staged July 4. Toledo
charity anticipates receiving $21 600 as
a result Of the bout, figuring seven
per cent OF gate receipts. estimated by
Frank Flourney, associated with Tex
Richard. who promoted the bout, to run
about $500, 600. The Toledo boxing COM
mission has Issued a permit for the
Sout.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
AMERICAN TROOPS TO
BE HOME BY AUGUST
Secretary Baker Forecasts Speed With
Which France and Germany VIII
Be Cleared of Americans

| Washington, May S.-Prompt with
drawal of the American army of occu-
patton from Germany has been provid-
ed for in the Paris treaty, in the opin-
ion of army officials who scanned the
official summary of the document yes
terday. In the drastic military and
naval terms imposed on Germany,
coupled with the pledge of President
Wilson and Premier Lloyd George to
ask that congress and parliament
guarantee the protection of France
against assault, they read a definite
intention to turn the task of garrison.
ing occupied territory over to France
at an early date.
The treaty terms were studied close
~ to determine just what they meant
for the United States.
Officers felt that the whole subject
of future American military policy Mas
closely interviewer in the provisions.
1t is upon obligations incurred under
the treaty if it is ratified here that the
policy must be framed.
Secretary Baker, who was back in
his office yesterday from his third
trip to Europe, said the American
army in France would all be home
by August, but that the homeward
of the army of occupation
in Germany would depend upon the
agreement reached by the associated |
powers at Paris. 1t has been stated |
officially, however, that the war de- |
partment's plans as now framed do not |
the stay Of any American |
troops in Europe beyond September.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
ANOTHER BILLION
ON LOAN NEEDED.
HUGE SUM REMAINING TO BE
RAISED IN FINAL HOURS OF
THE CAMPAIGN
NINTH DISTRICT GOES OVER
Minnesota and Montana Have Nearly
Made up Their ouotas.-Eastern /,
States Go cover the Top" Rap
idly in Last Week
NINTH DISTRICT GOES OVER

Washington, May 10-Nearly $1,000
1900 remains to be subscribed to the
Victory loan In the single remaining
day of the campaign Sales tabulated
last night by the treasury showed $3,-
314.S7000O already subscribed, or 1856
per cent of the total required.
The ST. Louis district is the only
district which has subscribed its quota.
Subscriptions by districts and per-
centages of quotas raised were an
nounced by the treasury as follows:
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
EXTRA SESSION
BEGINS MAY IS
PRESIDENT CABLES AUTHORITY
FOR CALLING CONGRESS
AGAIN TO CAPITOL
PRES. WILSON TO BE AWAY
Chief Executive Unable to Leave Peace
Conference to Attend Opening Day
of Reconvention at Home
Date Was Surprise

Washington, May S.-President VIII
son has called congress to meet in
special session May 10. The cable was
received at the White House. The early
date probably means that the president
will not be here for the opening, but he
desires congress to begin work on the
appropriation bills so that he may pass
on them before beginning the new fis-
cal year July l.
The senate, with the text of the
treaty before it, also can hasten action
after President Wilson returns and
delivers his message on the treaty.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
Chinese Press Excited.

Pekin, May 8. 49, Considerable dis
quietude prevails here as result of
the receipt Of kilograms reporting that.
the peace conference had postponed
consideration of China's claims for the
return of Tsing-Tao. The native
press Is publishing violent articles
leading to fear that there may be an
anti -foreign outbreak.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
Daniels Leaves England.

Davenport, England, May 10.-The
secretary of the United States navy,
Josephus Daniels, and party, left here
yesterday for Brest aboard the Corsair.
Secretary Daniels will start today on
the Mount Vernon for home.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
WORLD NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

1t is understood that the Duke of
Devonshire will shortly retire as COVER
nor general of Canada and the London
Mail says the office will be offered to
the Earl of Athlone, brother of Queen
Mary.
Col. John Cyril Porte has brought
a flying boat to America for entrance
in the London Daily Nails trans-At-
lantic prize coStest. Colonel POrte's
starting point will be Harbor Grace,
so miles south of st. Johns.
Advices from Paris hint that Presi-
dent Wilson is not in agreement with
the decision TO give Italy control of
Plume in 1923, and that the Fiume
question is far from settled.
4 4
Mayor Thompson and the city of
Chicago were denounced as dislOyal by
delegates attending a meeting of the
American Legion in st. Louis. Pro-
tests were made about holding next
years convention in Chicago.
4 Z
President Wilson has promised
France that he will propose to the
United States the formulation of a
treaty whereby the United States
promises to aid France if that nation
be again attacked by Germany.
n. n
A school giving free courses in tech |
nical work to soldiers has been open
ed in New York City.
The war department has issued or
deAs for the recruiting of 5000 men TO
serve as replacement troops for Amer
lean soldiers now in Siberia. Troops
will be sent forward in units of 800
each from San Francisco.
& Il
William Jennings Bryan, formerly
of state in President Will
sons cabinet, is candidate for moder-,
itor of the Presbyterian general as
'embly to be held in ST.. Louis this
month.
Adolph Joffe, former Russian boil
hevik ambassador to Berlin, was shot
when Polish forces recently captured
Jilra.
Organization plans for the 1920 pres
Dental campaign will be considered
t conference of Republicans in
Washington May % and 3D. The meet
ng willsbe attended by state chair
len of the mems and women's Repub-
lean state central committees and
lembers of the national Republican
ommittee.
The food famine and typhus epi- !
emic which threatened Serbia have
cen averted through the work of the
nited States food administration and
1e American Red Cross forces, the !.
of the latter agency has :
cen notified by Red Cross headquar- !
RS at Saloniki.
Another British team of aspirants
n transatlantic flight honors has en- q
red the London Daily Nails $4,000 Il
rize competition. Captain Alcock, II
lot, and Lieut.. Arthur w. Brown, =
avigator, are on the steamship Maure- r
mia. having left Liverpool May 3, n
Id their machine will follow soon on Il
lother vessel. a
& 4
Twenty-Five Villa bandits raided the p
wn of Cananea, Sonora, robbed
INK, killed five policemen and escap-
with number of stolen horses.
4 4 :,
President Julius III. Barnes of the :.
nfted StAtes Grain corporation has :,
Mat reports that the cor =,
ration had purchased 25,O0O,O0O -
shels Of wheat from Canada were 4
true, but hi reiterated the declara- ~
N which he had made previously -
1t arrangements had been made for :.
. purchase Of moderate amount /: IL
wheat from the dominion. ~,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16
Hamburg Exchange Closes.

Hamburg, May 10.-The stock ex-
change has decided to close for two
days as a result of the situation Gre
ated by the publication Of the peace
treaty.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16

Washington, May S.-President Will
son issued call by cable yesterday
for special session of congress to
meet Monday, May 10.
Secretary Tumulty, in making the
announcement, said it would be i'm
possible, of course, for the president
to be here on the opening day. The
day fixed for the special session was
much earlier than Democratic leaders
had expected.
White House officials said that in
naming an early date for the session,
President Wilson was guided largely
by the advice, of Secretary Glass as to
the necessity of passing annual appro-
priation measures which failed in the
closing days of the last session.
President Wilson'S proclamation call
ing the extra session follows:
Whereas, public interests require,
that the congress of the United States
should be convened in extra session
at II, noon, on the 10Th day of May,
1919, to receive such communications
as may be mades by the executive,
'Now, therefore. I, Woodrow Will
son, president of the United States
Of America, do hereby proclaim that
an extraordinary occasion requires
the congress of the United States to
convene in extra session at the capitol
N the District of Columbia on the
10Th day of May. 1919, at - O'Clock
noon, of which all persons who shall
1t that time be entitled to act as men,
,ers thereof are hereby required to
axe notice."
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-05-16

Dawson, Yukon Territory, prohibit
tion forces have launched their cam
paign before the legislature to have
dry territory after July a.
The herald., 1919-12-18

Among inexpensive gifts that are
at the same time elegant and worth
while there are many little conven-
lent articles made of prettily colored,
heavy paper. Telephone and laundry
lists, small portfolios, envelopes in
which to place memoranda, etc, are
among them. Two articles made OF
bright blue notified paper are shown
in the picture. The envelope for rec
ipes is made by folding straight strip
of the paper into a pocket and flap.
The sides of the pocket are fastened
down with little bows of blue ribbon
and the flap is ornamented with
painted spray of flowers in pink. The
lettering is done in black.
A long strip Of the same paper fold
ed over at each end carries one or
more sheets of white paper on which
telephone list is to be written. Small
white squares outlined with black or
nament it and suggest that this is q
mans list. 1t is tied with a bow Of
blue ribbon at the top.
The herald., 1919-12-18

Silk Toilet Bag

Never was anything finer for
Christmas gift than the bag filled with
toilet requisites, shown above. 1t is
made of dark silk, having figure
printed on it. and lined with plain
satin. The bag closes by means Of
silk cord that runs through casing
and energies, through slashes, in loops
at the opposite sides. In the center
of the bag a smaller bag incloses box
of face powder, and set about this are
pockets containing all needed articles
for the toilet. Besides, there is a
money or jewel bag to be suspended
about the neck when the owner OF the
toilet bag goes travelling.
The herald., 1919-12-18

Cushions were never so numerous
or so beautiful within the memory of
the oldest gift seeker as they are now.
They are made for chairs, window
seats, lounges, couches and the floor.
of all sorts Of cheerful mateEials. Here
is a handsome specimen in which bro
caded and plain satin ribbon are used
and embellished with satincovered
cord and cluster of roses and leaves
made of satin ribbon.
The herald., 1919-12-18

Among the examples of convenient
belongings embodying beautiful work
that makes a gift precious, there are
handkerchief cases and darning or
knitting bags. like those shown above.
The darning bag is made of ribbon
and may be carried, with its contents,
over the arm. The handkerchief case
employs heavy linen, with coarse
linen thread for making its decoration.
The herald., 1919-12-18

Above are pictured two pretty sew
ing or darning sets which are intend
ed TO hang somewhere conveniently on,
a wall or be suspended from some
place of vantage on the bedroom fur
niture. At the right of the picture
an embroidery hoop is wound with mar
row satin ribbon and decorated with
bows having many long loops.
thimble, spool of thread, emery bag
and needle case are all tied to the
hoop or suspended from it. The small
kitten of cloth, much dreSs up with
bow of ribbon on the neck, carries
larning needles in its side and large
pins along its back. A little, tinkling
silver bell hangs on the ribbon about
its neck.
At the left two heart-Shaped
pieces of cardboard covered with fig
ured satin are sewed together along
the sides forming a pocket open at the
top which will hold needles, pins and
other things. spool of black and
"A spool of white thread are fastened to
( the front of the pocket with ribbon.
/ bottom, a thimble is placed at the
/ left and a glove darner at the right
/ Large pins with white heads finish
/ off the edge of the pocket and a few
safety pins are suspended on a bit
of ribbon at the center.
The herald., 1919-12-18

COME to Bradfords now. In this-the Christmas
Furniture Store you'll find many beautiful pieces
that will be wanted in every home
Gifts that will be permanent expression of your
thoughtfulness Sensible-and in keeping with the
spirit of the time. Give furniture to make more
charming home for those you love best.
The herald., 1919-12-18

An aviator" coat and cap made OF
chinchilla, eiderdown. or other thick.
soft fabric will make fine gift for q
little boy. The round cap has earf1aps
attached and the coat is provided with
a collar that may be turned up about
the face. Such an outfit will all
youngsters heart with pride and in
sure him against the cold.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19
DO You Catch On?

Aud now since the Gazette has
been taken over in its entirety
tooth and toenail-by Geo. E.
McClelland for consideration of
$1,000 sin hand paid instrument
recorded at the court house) the
question naturally arises: Will the
Gazette continue as a so-called
democratic paper? Or will the
new owner have it transformed in
to a republican organ, making
three papers of that faith in a
democratic county, and not sin
gle democratic paper? Or will the
new owner become a democrat
and make another $4,000 race for
congress, this time Haunting the
banner of democracy?
Isn't it amusing?
Now you can see, people, why
the Gazette has been saying over
and over again that the First Ma
;tional is zone Of soundest and best
national banks in the state ol
Colorado. and that George him-
self is a good old scout PRO.
gressive banker" and all that kind
80 YOU get the ideag
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19
Would Stop Melting
Silver Into Bullion

Congressman Edmund Platt of
New York. Chairman of the House
Banking and Currency Committee,
has introduced bill designed to
prevent the melting of silver half
dollars quarters, and dimes into
bullion for profit. Under the
terms of the measure the amount
of silver in half dollar would be
reduced from 1872 9 grains to $50
grains. with similar reductions in
the other silver coins. Such a
change in weight would remove
the Incentive to convert the money
into bullion for sale, aud prevent
the disappearance of the coins from
circulation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19

Many people are unconsciously
wasting their time and strength
because they do not know where
they rightly belong in the worlds
affairs. A gold fish in glass
globe swims hundreds of miles and
uses much valuable energy but
gets nowhere. Many people are
like gold fish they work hard but
go around in a circle and end
about where they began.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19

Former train schedules on the
Clear Creek line of the G. d s.
were resumed Thursday m orning.
1t seemed rather lonesome not to
have the morning train up, and
the mail all coming on the evening
train rushed the force at the post
office to such an extent that an. 5
@. s. call would probably have
gone out to Albert Sydney Burle-
son before Christmas. Two pas
senger trains each way daily will
be great convenience to the
travelling public.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19
The Right Spirit

The Bank OF Idaho Springs will
pay approximately $1,000 interest
on savings accounts December 81
In order to make the Christmas
season more joyous the bank Off
GERS have decided to advance in
terest to their depositors before
Christmas instead of on December
3lst.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19

Don't depend on borrowing your
neiebbor's Slftings week after
week. Subscribe for it yourself.
The cost is but 50 a year-less
than four cents week. It's the
one thing that hasn't advanced in
price.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19

E. T. Malone left Monday morn
ing with his sister and brother-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Corwin,
for their home in Burlington,
Kansas. Mr.. Malone will visit
there few days, and then continue
his journey to San Antonio, Texas,
where he will be with Mrs Malone
and little son Edwin. For the pre-
sent baby Annabel will remain
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Renshaw.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19
Mining Mention From
Georgetown District

An era OF great prosperity Is
generally predicted, with attention
dltec,ed toward silver lead mines.
How conditions change! Onl, a
few years ago one coudn'' gvr
ava, silver mine. Prosp, Give
investors wanted nothing but & Id.
Now they do not want goli. Sil-
v,-r is king.
i'here is uumistaka able evidence
of greater activity and interest ~
the rich silver mines If Upper
Clear Greek. This Is probably y
due to the TACT that our leading
mines are pro.ing move valuable
with deeper develo menl. 5 m
good strikes are being made, r.
minding one OF carry activities
when such strikes were daily oc-
currences.
John Hanson, manager Of the
Seven Metals compsns, was down
the first of the week, and Is very
enthusiastic over The showing IT
the Commonwealth He ha- a
streak VARYING from fonr q" four
teen inches opened up for 500 tee
ready TO start breaki' G AID snin-
ping. Under present sil,t prices
this ore should refurn $3.50 per
ton. He also reports The strikc
recently made on the T"btn III II
the Smi h tunnel, a. more than
holding its own as deveiopmet
progresses.
The Pioneer Mining compan,
operating on the Paymas and
Com mon wealth thru the Wilcox
tunnel, continue their regula
shipments of Concentrates ano
smeltrng ore.
The lessees on the San,isg,
have eady for shipment more than
$50 tom Of ore averaging 500 pei
ton ~ snrlous IN 'ats.
Butler and wilma ms continue
work on their recent discovery III
East A genuine, he streak increas.
ing S d pth is gained. The char
acter ut ne ore shows IL to be
worth ,out $50 per Ton.
Mrs. Jud Brown returned Mon
day evening from Denver, where
she attended the funeral of friend
who had lived here several sum-
merS
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19

Mrs. Jud Brown returned Mon
day evening from Denver, where
she attended the funeral of friend
who had lived here several sum-
JnarS
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-12-19
SIFTINGS>NEWS ( voAsYYMM5lK .,

Sleigh
bells
peal with
merry jingle.
church bells set
the air a-tingle. while
with these the door
bells mnsle in a syncopated
score There's the sound of happy
greeting as acQuaintances
are meeting. there's the knell
cf Christmas heetng as the clocks
strike 'er and Ter: johnnie trumpefs
snriekins shrilly. Philips drum and
flies not still: he makes attempt to drown
but lily sounds Of guns that outside ro,r.
There's the squeak Of Mollie' dolly. and the
quawk Of DoIlie' spolly. and the screams {
laughter jolly from this happy little
fous 3ut above all Christmas noises
made By little girls and boys is one that
better than all toys is; more sood
cheer i, holds
in
store.
'Tis
the
sound
Of mother pischin' things
about out in the kitchen
as she calls she knows
we're itchin') Come to
dinnerl' through the doo-