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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

part Of the Germans. carried out
through the foreign office. may be
termed either "imperialistio," or sim
ply Selfish" 1t depends upon the
point Of view you have. II you look
at i. from an entente perspective and
feel that the Germans expect to get
everything they claim, which could
hardly be more II they had won the
war. you undoubtedly term the claims
"imperialistic."
On the other hand, after talking to
members of the foreign office, you
find that even they do not expect to
get what they are demanding, nor do
not anticipate results from their pro-
tests. They feel that they are doing
the only thing possible to save some
thing for their country They do not
feel they are imperialistic, and feel
that their claims are simply defensive
From this point of view it is selfish.
TAKE IT BITTERLY.
Every condition forced upon Ger
many is taken bitterly, and the mo-
tives of the entente are mistrusted in
the extreme. An incident in the for
eign office after the February armis-
tice renewal will illustrate the feeling
A group of secretaries were expos
tulating against the harshness of the
terms, and after arguing the various
motives, asked an American present
If he thought the terms were hard
and what the entente wanted to do
with Germany
II suppose the entente wants to
make Germany modest" he replied.
Don't you think we are modest %
they asked in surprise.
Frankly, no, I don't" said the
American. The answer caused great
amazement among the Germans.
In this connection it is interesting tc
not that few Germans believe they
were defeated militarily. Invaria bly,
you are corrected If you make a break
by mentioning the defeat of the Ger
man armies" and you are put right
in the following light: Germany quit
because she accepted the IA points OF
President Wilson and because she was
hungry, and because there was a
change in the spirit of the people, or
rather the pacifists got power and
! threw out the militarists. But the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
armies were not defeated. say Ger
DUE TO ipEALlsM.

DUE TO IDEALlsM.
Germans argue, therefore. that they
should make peace on . basis Of
equality and say their present de-
fenseless position Is due to the IDEAL
ism with which they disbanded their
armies, feeling the entente would do
the same. When you first hear this
line of reasoning you are inclined to
think it Is a bluff. But the constant
REPETITION by intelligent men and wo-
men finally convinces you that the
German people believe they were un-
defeated in the field, and they think
they are in their present predicament
because the entente was not faithful
to the armistice terms.
The public statement Of Erzberger
that the first armistice was signed
on the frantic orders of Hindenburg,
whose army had collapsed. or the pub
lie utterances of men who have dared
to say Germany was defeated, has not
changed public opinion. This prevail
ing idea makes clearer the demands
of Germany.
To the credit Of the foreign office.
1t should be said, that the department
is in a trying and thapkless position,
and it's platform is necessary to sat
isfy German public demands. The for
eign office is convinced that open and
direct dealings with the world 10 nee
essary, after the defeat Of the blum
dering old regime, diplomacy. and at
present the foreign office needs to be
honest with the German people, rather
than with foreign powers, to complete
it's self-cleansing.
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MOVEMENT TO CITIES.

Like all countries, Germany is suf-
fering under a movement to the big
cities, where there is less work, less
food and more trouble. Still the work
less stay where the music is gay and
where dancing is the only thing that
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
BY FRANK ], TAYLOR


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Berlin, March 20 (By mail Ger
many's workmen are not slipping auto
matically back into their former posi-
tons like so many round pegs into an
equal number of prepared round holes.
The old theory which used to travel
the rounds of the Entente newspapers
that Germans were efficiently trans
forming war industries into peace in
dustries and lining up workmen for the
jump-off at the worlds commerce as
soon as the peace treaty is signed, is
not working out in practice. German
intentions may have been better
Interior troubles are largely Ringing
on labor. The thousands Of voorhees,
men who cannot find jobs, and hum
dreds who do not want to, after four
years of army life, are ready sources
or unrest. Germany's troubles with her
workmen began before the armistice
was signed, an the days when linden
burg's iron defense suddenly cracked
everywhere, and each man made for
home without waiting to be demobil-
lied. Labor was thrown upon an UNI
ready market in enormous quantities.
For the most part, these millions
found jobs though in every large city
there We're literally mutitudes of un-
employed, either Intentionally or I'M
Intentionally. Many became soldiers
of fortune, either for or against the
government, and many continue in this
calling. Food conditions, already bad
became much worse and prices soar
ed. To prevent starvation in the
streets, the provisional government al :
lowed amounts varying from eight to
Is marks to men, depending on the
families they supported.
SEEKING LONG VACATION.
This has become a still greater evil
Men who can draw ~ marks for not
working at all, would not accept Is
marks for working. 1t takes a lot of
good intentions for the ordinary work
ing man to accept n job digging snow
off the Berlin streets for three marks
additional day, especially if he fig
ures the fatherland owes him a good
long vacation, anyway, for the service
he rendered at the front. In this con-
nection it may be observed that women
for the most part swept the snow off
the Berlin streets this winter, just as
they did in the past war winters
This workmans benefit has become
real danger for the government. It
cannot quit paying the money to the
voorhees, for fear of uprising OF work
mems soviets. Once the government
tried and 1t had to give in under
threats. Once the government tried to
reduce expenses by adjusting the pay
ment for volunteer guards, with the re-
suit that the government was sur
rounded and had to continue the high
pay. The government may be stronger
now, though it still is apprehensive of
adjusting the labor problems and of
making men go to work. Workmen
have learned the use of force and the
government knows it.
MOVEMENT TO CITIES.
Like all countries, Germany is suf-
fering under movement to the big
cities, where there is less work, less
food and more trouble. Still the work
less stay where the music is gay and
where dancing is the only thing that
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
LEGAL NOTICE.
~~-~~~-~-~~~-~-~-~-~~~~~
Serial No. 01S5O9
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
T.. s. Land Office at Boise, Idaho,
April IA. 1919.
Notice is hereby given that George w.
Miller. Of Regena, Idaho, who, on Novem-
Der 18th, 1915, made Homestead Entry
No. 01S50s, for SEH E1aNEA. Sec. 80
and SWANWk. NWA SWA, Section "a,
Township l North. Range 8 East, Boise
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make 3-year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described. before Regis
ter and Receiver at the United States
Land office, at Boise, Idaho, on the 23rd
day OF May, 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses: James
Thompson. of Mayfeld, Idaho; William
Thompson, OF Mayfield, Idaho; Il. H.
Miller, of Mayfield, Idaho; J. P. Boyle,
of Regena, Idaho.
FRANK S. HER,
so MIS- Register.
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pers, magazines, descriptive Oh
aho and her great resources and OPP
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
so MIS-

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Jewelry and Silverware. of the de-
pendable kind. Our Wedding Rings
will wear forever.
co,
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Buy w. S. s. ard help win the war.
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cps to supply the car with literature.
ppers, magazines. descriptive OIL
aho and her great resources and OPP
lbrtunities.
\ COLLIER SECRETARY
Idahos delegation will leave on or
about May for st. Louis. The caucus
will be composed of representatives OF
the military establishment of the
United States, according to congress
sional quota. Lieutenant Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt Jr. heads the American
Legion, an organization destined to
become the nucleus of the great vet
Grams association when completely or
ganized by the national convention in
May will have membership estimated
to exceed 100000 soldiers, sailors and
marines. The principles as written by
Colonel Roosevelt are to be on basis
void of partisanship or political COM
plexion.
Governors and adjutant generals Of
all states are invited to attend the eau
Gus as delegates of honor. Patriotic
and other veterans organizations will
be requested to participate in the eau
Gus. Lieutenant Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt Jr. of New York is chairman
of the temporary committee composed
Of himself and Lieutenant Colonel Ben
net Clark of Missouri, and Lieutenant
Colonel Eric Fisher Wood of Pennsyl-
vania, secretary. La Verne r. Col
lier of Pocatello was appointed perma-
nent secretary of the state committee.
ORGANIZATION NoN-PoLiTIcAL
Speaking with reference to the or
at the close of the meeting,
Major Booth said:
Sixteen counties were reported as
not organized, which made the work
of the committee more difficult. Lack
of time to call state convention that
would be representative was a further
reason for the selection of the delega-
ton as named. 1t was important to
select active workers in order that the
state be completely organized before
the st. Louis caucus. The regular con-
vention will be held next November.
and by that time the state will be so
completely organized that a conven-
ton can be called. What we want
now is rapid organization.
This is one Of the big movements
of our national history. This nom
political organization will interest it
self in national ideals. to the end that
the coming generations of our people
will understand that Americanism
stands for definite principle of ev-
eryday life We have enough of the
sinister influences OF disloyalists and
radicals who constantly attempt to
pick to pieces the fabric of our ideals
and institutions The time has come
for Americanism to organize itself to
combat its enemies within. The men
who have worn the uniform will not
hesitate to speak when the time comes,
and they will be able to make them
selves heard through organization"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

much out Of the wreckage of defeat
and collapse of the old regime as pos
sible. Public feeling is extremely bit
ter against Erzberger and the armis
uce commission for not gaining more
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SAVE THE PIECES is THE CRY
OF THE GERMAN PEOPLE

BY FRANK ]. TAYLOR.
Berlin, March "a (By Mail)-Ger-
mans regard their foreign office much
in the light of a government salvage
department. It's aim is to save as
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
TO ORGANIZE COUNTIES

Sixteen counties of the state have
no veterans organizations formed and
many other counties have but a tenn
porary association formed, and for that
reason time, expense and other prob
lens considered, yesterdays meeting
decided, after lengthy discussion, to
abandon the hope of holding a state
convention with each county properly
represented from which the delegates
could have been elected. Under the
provisions of the recommendations
made. Idahos congressional districts
will be equtably represented.
Immediately the state delegation,
now permanent committee, headed by
Chairman c. M. Booth of Pocatello,
will take active steps to organize each
county in the state.
The committee decided to take i'm
mediate action to obtain a special car
from the Union Pacific system for the
purpose of making the trip with 16
Idaho veterans and a resolution was
passed to the effect special effort
would be extended to advertise Idaho
en- route to the convention. Each dele
gate and alternate begin work at once
requesting their respective commercial
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DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

ile utlbgaleS ldHleu al . hS lplloWS.
F. A. Jeter, Couer dAlene; Harry
Cherpillods, Moscow; Thomas A.
'eeney, Lewiston; Paul Davis Boise;
Frank Estabrook, Nampa; John S.
Green, Twin Falls; C. M. Booth, Po
catello and Paul T. Peterson, Idaho
Falls. Alternates, having the power
Of one-half vote and q seat in the
caucus should they decide to attend
the st. Louis meeting May s were ap-
pointed However, the alternates.
whose names follows, are subject to
any ruling of the caucus not permit
ting one state to have more than twice
the congressional quota: Carl NJ Ma
loney, Wallace; e C Boon, Moscow;
Leo l. Robertson, Nez Perez; Mark
Shields, Boise; James Boone, Caldwell;
Taylor Cummings, Twin Falls; La
Verna r Collier of Pocatello, and w.
A. Mathys ST ANTHONY
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State Committee for World far
Veterans Association EetS
in Boise and Decides Ainst
State Convention
PLAN Is HELD NOT FRSIBLE
Only IS of Counties NV Organ
lied but Steps WI be Taken
to Establish Ca1pS Therein
COMMITTEE Nen Delegates

Because more of te counties in the
state do not have seal camps of the
World War Veterhs. the temporary
state committee o soldiers, appointed
by Governor DAYS at the urgent re-
quest of Lieutenat Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt Jr. mt in Boise Saturday
and decided it WIS not feasible to hold
state conventbn. Delegates and al
ternatcs were, therefore,, electd to the
national convection of World War Vet
Grams to be hid at st. Louis May s.
All members of the committee were
present. with the exception of one
they form tie state committee.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28
Local improvements.


ne successiui business nau
must hnse ms lie upon homer
ana integrity Beyond and
outside OF these, tie must have
the compound OF initiative ng
grcSS'veness, determination,
practicabil'ty and vision winch
America, III her love for con-
uenSatlon, has chosen to style
pep"
me successful, wideawake
ana progressive town must pos
scss the same qualities. IL
must nave the Judgment to
r'ai'%e 'hat 'ts prosperity ana
growth depend on the nome adj
Van'agrS ana business advant-
ages when II can oher' And
" must nave VISION enough to
seo 'naV expenditures winch se'
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28

"boost" it, work for it, vote for
it. Install local improvements,
mud you will see your town
sought by business enterprises
aud manufacturing.
1t is up TO you, Mr.. Citizen.
Stand up for local improve
ments first, last and all tho
time, and you will help make
your home town desirable
place of residence and n pro
gressive business center.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28
NEW ERA IN
THRIFT HABITS

y now era in the handling of
the domestic finances Of the
American people, and "A chang.
ed attitude To favor the habits
.of thrift is seen by Postmaster
.G =. Gilly, of Big Stone Gap,
IN the mental poisc Of purchas-
crs Of government Thrift and
War Savings Stamps through
the postoilicc department.
"'l'hc educational campaign on
thrift conducted by the govern.
ment has been wonderful
help, said Postmaster Gilly,
and | am confident that people
are absorbing the fundamental
ideas OF thrift,
ain these days Of peace peo-
pie have assumed sane, per-
sevcring attitude in their pnr.
chase of government savings
stamps. Those who hastily,
and impulsivcly sought the
stamps seem to have disappear.
ed from our counters.
"The recent buyers have held
on to their stamps and have
shown no evidence to redeem
them at an early date. am
convinced that this is due to
the fact that they have recog.
ni2cd the benefits of steady,
systematic savings, Cor their
own good and for the advance.
ments Of those they love.
Chance remarks that have
come to me strengthen these
beliefs, could mention numer.
Gus instances of people whc
have saved money this year for
perhaps the first time in their
lives, From being a people OF
lavish spenders, it would seem
that we are learning the wis
dom of thrift. Any movement
such as the government savings
campaign, which teaches thrift,
is bound to do good. People
who see the sense in this wan,
To save-and they invest their
savings in Thrift and War
Savings Stamps"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28

Statistics show that there are
more than 10000 unfortunate
little children in Virginia That
still must be saved, aud the
Childrnn's Home Society of
Virginia is working hard To full
fill it's great object. The home
is now overcrowded, aud there
are more than LOO children
cared for by the society. New
quarters must be- provided, and
money secured with which To
meet he current expenses.
From June 10 to % people in
every section Of the state will
bc asked To contribute $50, 900
for this purpose.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28
A Diplomatic Triumph.

The American diplomatic de-
legation at the peace conference
has obtained the most sweeping
acknowledgement OF the Monroe
Doctrine ever accorded it by II
group of foreign powers acting
III concert. In the League of
Nations agreement, AT least in
the official summary of the docu-
mcnt, we read these words:
The covenant does not affect
the validity Of international en-.
gagcmcnts, such as treaties or
arbitration or regional under
standings like the Monroe Doc
trinc, for securing the maintcn-
unce ofpeucc
This is the first time in history
that nm international Congress
has ever specifically recognized
the Monroe Doctrine a, AN ac-
ceptcd "regional understanding,
for it covers the Western llcmis-
phcrc, whicl, Is rather large
"region." Al the Hague and
a lrpcirls conferences tho Amcri
can delegates signed with rescr-
yations Of their own to the effect
that American participation
therein should not be considered
as abrogating the policy of non
interference as laid down in the
Monroe Doctrine, but that was
no recognizing act upon the part
OF the other nations represented,
OF course, the Monroe Doc.
trinc was cnunciNied with the
tactit support and encouragement
OF Great Britain, which nation
has about as much land in this
Hemisphere to protect as we
have, but European nations had
never previously openly acl,now-
lodged the presidential proclama-
ton as having the weight and
sanction which should be attach
ed TO recognized International
policies. Now, by the League
Nations covenant, it is spccii-
rally acknowledged, As the
Springfield Republican says "if
there are still 'triumphs Of Ill
pIomncy, this is one
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28
Gets Prize Of $3.50 in Gold,

The Red Glove, which the
management of tn e Amuzll
Theatre hid last week and offer.
ed $3.50 in gold to the party
finding il. Was found under a
seat in the theatre Saturday
night by Miss Ethel Tate, OF
East Stone Gap, aud she was
presented with the gold piece.
cred Glove" is the name of 4
serial picture which started at
the Amuzu Saturday night and,
Judging by its initial showing,
promises to be thriller through
out.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28
Gets Service Cross.

Corporal Frank Altman, of
this place, was notified this week
by the War Department that he
had been awarded a distinguish
ed service cross for extraordinary
hcroism in action at Beaumont,
France, November 9TH, 1918.
In speaking of the citation the
letter says: Corporal Altman
and comradc were severely
wounded by the explosion of a
shell. Corporal Altman admin
istercd first aid to lis companion,
refusing medical attention ia
himself. He then carried the
wounded man through the heav.
lily Shelled town TO dressing
station. Although again woun.
ded by machine gun fire, he con
tinued to assist the man, refus.
ing medical attention until hi:
comradc had been attended to.
The Quartermaster General Of
the army has been directed IL
forward the cross to him and he
will receive it within short
time,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28

From every view point the
farming class of this country is
in better shape now than at any
period since the civil war. More
people own their homes aud lit.
tie farms, more are free from
the yoke of bondage inflicted
by burdonsome debts; more are
becoming independent each
year by making a comfortable
living for their families, more
are waking up 10 the necessity
of giving their children better
educational advantages, and
withal prosperity aud content.
ment seem to prevail through.
out the country. Let progress
still be our watchword.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28
PROCEEDINGS OF COURT

The following is list of those
convicted at this term of United
States Court for violation of the
internal revenue laws;
Ebert Cantrell, plea of guilty.
J. ID. Stallard. 500 fine and 90 days.
Barnes Collier, 5000 fine and 8 months.
J. II. Rasnake, plea of guilty.
Palmyra Stallard. $50 fine.
Henry F. Hubbard 800 fine and costs
Robert H. Boiling, 400 fine and costs
iiascomb Is. Cox, one year In Atlanta
penltcntiary.
Eurastns rhipps, 500 fine
Thos. Colhcll, sli fine.
Il. {. Cothcll, SIS fife.
VI. 7. kiser. four months aud 500 fine.
Robert Hubbard, sixty days aud 500
fine.
Flora Horne. 500 fine and costs.
Dewey G. whcseal. 800 fine.
kerna Stanley, four months and 500
fine.
Mckinley Deal, three months and 500
fine
Polly Gibson, four months and 500
fine.
Alfred Saltzcr, s25 fine.
pScaT Hn1clI, $50 ililc.
a. II. Stailarl. one year and nnc day in
Atlanta pcnitcntiary.
Wiley Mccoy, four months and 800
fine.
g. l.. Cotton, sa5 fine.
j NJ lngle, one year and one day IN
Atlanta pcnitentiary.
Jos. Toliver. four months ami 800 fine.
Ira Rcamey, four months and 800 fine.
Steve CasSell four mouths and 400
fine.
I. j kiscr, three months.
Edgar Head, -four months and slG0
fine.
William Seaycy, three mouths
Lester Walknp. three months.
oths Barnett, one year National
Training School
John Harmon, four months and 500
fine.
O. G. BickelI, Sa5 fine
j. \. kilGore, four months and Sl0n
fine.
l.. d Hampton, four months and 300
tine.
Patrick o'Quinn, four months and 500
fine.
Mckinley Kiscr four months and :iUo
fine.
Among the civil cases that
were taken up after the court
had finished the criminal docket,
was that of Frazier, vs., Inter
state Railroad which was thrown
out on demurrer. The railroad
company was represented by
Bullitt Il Chaliley and the plain
tiff by Worth & Worth. The
case of Stanley vs.. Virginia Iron,
Coal n Coke Company was dis
posed of in the same way.
The ease Of Orley Goodc vs..
Virginia Lee Company, of st.
Charles, resulted in a hung jury.
It was finally compromised and
the plaintiff was awarded com
pensation of 81 800.
The case of Mathews VS.. the
Stonega Coke Il Coal Company
was compromised before it came
up FOR trial and Mathews was
awarded 81 200.
The last damage suit on dock
ct is that OF BARLEY Us. Speed
Mankin which is now in progress
and will probably reach the jury
some time today.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28

There are many more luxur'
les in France than in this coun-
try. Where anthracite coal is
$50 90 Il ton, butter $l.40 10. +,
beefsteak $500 and up, eggs
81 80 a dozen and milk 90 cents
a quart, these must all be reok-
oned as Injuries.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1919-05-28
Ice Cream Supper.

TIE Girl Scouts and Mothers
Club AT tho Southern will give
an Ice Cream Supper az High
land Park on next Saturday
evening, commencing 1T eight
o'clock. Everyone cordially in
vitcd to attend.