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Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-10-10
ARMY BLANKETS ON SALE
Northern Idaho Citizens Can Or
der From Seattle, Wash.

The government has placed on
sale a vast number of army blan-
kets and other articles, includ-
ing rubber boots, overalls, leg
gings, socks, camps, candles,
etc., and announces the location
of the stores where these will be
sold, and the prices that will be
charged for them. Northern
Idaho citizens will be supplied
from Seattle. The address Of
the store there is "Army Quar-
termaster Retail Stores Divi-
sion, Seattle, Wash" Cash,
money order or certified checks
must accompany the order. The
new goods will be sold by mail
OF over the counter. Used goods,
such as blankets that have been
slightly used, but washed, clean
ed, renovated, ironed and said to
be as good as new, will be sold
over the counter, only. Orders
can be sent direct to the
store at Seattle. If the order
amounts to more than So the
government will insure the ar
ticles. If less than So is order
ed the person ordering must en-
close enough to pay insurance if
he wishes it insured. Following
is the list of articles to be sold,
together with the price.
New goods, for sale both over
the counter and by mail order:
Blankets, cotton (new) per
PAIR ------------------------------$3.OO
Blankets, wool and cotton
new each ----------------.----- 500
Blankets, wool (new) each 600
Boots, rubber, high, per pr. 5.25
Leggins, foot, per pair -------. rs
Overalls, combination, pair 2.5C
Socks, summer, cotton, pair .1E
Socks, wool, light, pair ...... .2E
Socks, wool, heavy, pair. .5E
Towels, batch, each -..-...--.-. .4E
Towels, huch, each ..---.------ &c
Undershirts, summer, each sc
Gloves, Jersey knit, pair -..- 20
BroOms, stable, with hand
les, each ---.-..--- .75
Brushes, shaving, each. .15
Brushes, scrub, each .....-.... .15
Cans, ash or garbage, as
sorted ---------.--..--..-.-.--.-.-.- 800
Candles, tallow, per pound &c
Kettles, camp, with covers,
eacn 81
Lariats, each .-..-.----.--... .65
Toilet paper, per roll ---...-..08 1-3
Staffs, flag, steel, 5 ft, each. ..1.1C
Thimbles, saddler's, EACH .0e
Whips, artillery, each--...-.....1.0C
Renovated goods for sale over
counter only:
Blankets, wool, each -.---.-.--.5.0(
Blankets, wool and cotton
cdCll O.O'
Blankets, cotton, per pair .. 1.O(
Undershirts, summer, each 81
Cans, meat, each -----..--...--.. .2t
Cups, canteen, each .--.--- II
Forks, table, per dozen ---- g
Knixes, table, per dozen $50. Al
Spoons, table, per dozen .... IL
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-10-10
TREATY PERIOD
SOON EXPIRES
INDIAN PATENTS IN TRUST
WILL END NEXT YEAR
BOARD NOW EXAMINE.

A competency commission, ap-
pointed under authority of an
act of congress, is now sitting at
the Nez Perce Indian agency at
Lapwai for the purpose OF de-
termning the competency OF the
Nez Perce Indians to take over
the management of their affairs
when the government trust per-
iod expires next summer says
the Lewiston Tribune.
The commission is composed
of Inspector D. E. Smith, of the
office of the secretary of the in
terror; Special Supervisor Chas.
E. Coe, of the Indian field ser-
vice, and DR.. Jacob Bheid, sup
erintendent of the LapWai
agency. Hearings will also be
conducted at Ahsahka, Kamiah
and Kooskia for the Indians Of
the Clearwater districts but the
greater part of the time will be
spent at Lapwai and the Indians
are requested to appear before
the commission for examination
in order that their competency
may be determined.
The commission has been
working in California, Oregon
and Washington before coming
to Idaho and it is expected at
least two months will be requir-
ed to complete the work on the
Nez Perez reservation. The
treaty with the Nez Perce In
dians providing for the 25-year
trust period and the allotment
of lands became effective in
1895 and this trust period will
expire during the summer OF
1920. It has been found that
there are some of the Indians
who are not competent to take
charge of their own affairs and
that any act by the government
toward placing the custody of
their affairs in the hands of
such owners would mean these
Indians within a short time
would become public charges
and woud inflict a heavy burden
on the counties by their support.
Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lewis
and Idaho counties have large
areas of Indian lands and the
people of these counties are es-
pecially interested in the work
of the competency commission
and the final report which will
show the percent of Nez Perce
Indians who are to be placed in
charge of their own lands and
business affairs.
The commission is expected to
make individual cases of each In
dian on the reservation and aft
er the Indian is given a personal
examination, is allowed to state
his case fully and after other in
vestigations have been made, the
commission then makes recon-
mendations as to the Indians
qualifications to take full charge
of his affairs.
The commission was al
Ahsahka to consult with the In
dians of the Ahsahka and Orofi-
no districts on October 6 and Z,
It will be at Kamiah on Octo-
ber ID, Is, and 16, and will wish
to see all of the Indians of that
district who have not already
talked with the members of the
commission.
1t will be at Kooskia to consult
with Indians of the Kooskia anC
Sites districts on October q
and %.
With the exception of thu
above days, the commission will
be at the agency office in Lap
wal and will be glad to discuss
matters with the individual
member of the tribe.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-10-10
RESIGN POSITIONS.

Monte Surridge, who has held
the position as manager of the
Nezperce Telephone office in
Cottonwood for almost a year re-
signed her position and departed
the first of the week for Lewis
ton where she has accepted a
position in a dental office.
Miss Anna Gentry who was
employed by the same company
also resigned her position.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-10-10

The first snow to be visible on
Cottonwood Butte from the city
6Su Wednesday night.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1919-10-10

Mrs. Frank Stevenson gave a
dinner at her home Tuesday
evening in honor of Mrs. Stucky.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
WILSON HELD Up
A5CH|EF ORACLE
SINCE NAHOMET
Lloyd George Replies to
Sheer Uttered In Par
lament.

London, Feb. 12.-(By The Associated
Press .)-Premier Lloyd George spoke
again, today, on the general peace stu
alton.
The occasion was hrot about by the
Right Honorable Rupert Guinness.
nniontst, asking whether the premier
was prepared to press to the utmost
reparation from Germany and also to
make Germany pay to the full extent
of her resources. He also pressed for
more information as to the status of
the British colonies at the peace con
ference.
I'VE have had far too much of the
particular panacea which America is
tain Guinness. Since the days of
Mahomet no prophet has been listened
to with more superstitious respect than
President Wilson,
Mr.. Lloyd George said he was sorry
to hear members talking in rather slight
ing tones about the league of nations
1t was suggested that President Wilson
only represented one party regarding the
league, but Former President Taft, he
said went much further on the man
datory question than President Wilson
himself and much further than Britain
was willing to follow him
II have been assured by prominent
republican, he continued, that so far
as the league is concerned. the republican
working men of America are just as keen
as the democratic working men and that
American public opinion is not divided on
Continued on Page Tw0)
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
BY WARREN w. MOSES.

Helena, Feb. 12-Deciaring that the
state of Montana has in its employ a
veritable army of heads of departments,
deputies, wardens, guardians and others,
many Of whom could be dispensed with
at q saving to the state, that thru
great mass of legislative enactmcnts,
the laws of the state are Of patch
work" character, requiring thoro
housecleaning by which great sums of
rublic money now being uselessly ex-
pended could be retained in the treas
ury to the benefit of the taxpayer, re-
commencing various beneficial changes
in the management Of the states affairs
and the abolition of the offices of one
boiler inspector, one quartz mine IN
spector, the steamboat inspector and the
parole commissioner, n partial report OF
the joint senate and house committee
on investigation Of state offices anu de-
partments was presented, today, before
both the house and the senate.
In the preparation Of this report the
committee. which is composed of tour
republicans and two democrats, decided,
after several conferences, TO divorce
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
STATE URGED TO DEMOBILIZE
DRONES OUT OF DEPARTMENTS
AND RECONSTRUCT ITS SYSTEM
Findings of Economy Investigators Presented to
Legislature in Partial Report; Millions Wasted,
1t Declares; No Party Blamed.

| itself absolutely from politics and to
secure an impartial investigation. With
that end in view, it induced J. NJ. Ken
nedy, a democrat of long experience in
matters of the state and whose acquaint-
ance with the work of the various de-
partments is extensive. to assist IT, The
report, which is only partial and which
will be supplemented from time to time
until the committee concludes its task,
was the subject of much discussion at
recent republican caucus gatherings, but
was presented in the assembly. today,
without alteration.
The senate. without discussion or OPP
position, adopted the partial report,
while in the house, after a motion by
Bagss. of the committee, to adopt the
report, Higgins. the republican floor
leader, took the floor stating that the
report was lengthy, that 70 adopt it
meant approval Of its recommendations,
and he made substitute motion that
action be deferred fer the present and
that the partial report be printed and
placed upon the desks Of the members
The substitute motion was adopted.
(The full text of the report appears
on pages ; and "A
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
SECRET pACTS DEMANDED.

Paris. Feb. 12.-(By The Associated
Press. The Chinese delegation to the
peace conference says they are ready to
submit all secret agreements with Japan
to the council Of the live great powers,
which probably will consider the matter
at the end Of the present week.
In addition to the secret agreement
between Japan and China relating to
Shantung province and Tsingtao, the
secret agreements between Japan and
other powers made since the beginning
Of the war and before China became
q belligerent, have been asked for by
the big five council
Great Britain, Italy and France are re
ported to have entered into ar agree
ment with Japan similar to the lansing
Ishii agreement published by the United
States. The American agreement was
made public in 1917, Immediately after
Eiscount Ishii, now ambassador TO the
United States, but then on a mission to
that country, returned to Japan, and be-
fore China's declaration af war IN the
central powers The agreement acknowl-
edged Japan's special interest in China.
because of geographical proplnquIty
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13

Washington, Feb. 12.-From the sign
ing of the armistice to Feb. s, 2s1 3D.
American troops in France and Great
Britain have embarked for the United
States. while up to Feb 10, 67,454 Off
GERS and 1,os9, 116 men had been demo
bilized in this country. Total arrivals
of overseas troops mp to Feb Z, We're
215, TAO.
These figures were made public today
by Secretary Baker. together with othnss
relating to the number of sick and
wounded now in France and the number
returned home Men IN France being
treated for disease on Feb. l totaled
81. Sol. and those suffering from wounds
were 24,4S4. The aggregate of S1,O4S
was 4eSS less than in the preceding
week and 106,403 less than the number
in hospitals overseas on Nov. l.
Since the cessation of hostilities. 3d.
o42 sick and wounded have arrived in
this country. bringing the total since the
beginning of the war to 63,l60. On Feb
/. the occupied beds in hospitals in the
United States numbered 6O,177, while
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
287,332 Troops Embarked
From France Since Signing of
Armistice; Montanans on Way

there were 47,04S vacant beds available
for returning cases.
Four transports and cruiser with
more than 10000 troops aboard have
sailed from France and will arrive at
New York and Newport News between
Feb. 16 and Feb. 70.
The 164th infantray complete. praeti-
cally all of the 162nd infants.,y and part
of the 161st infantry of the Forty first
division. composed of national guard
troops from Washington, oregon. Mon
tana, North Dakota and the Distinct OF
Columbia, are included in the units now
en- route home.
The transport Princess Matoia, which
arrived at Newport News Tuesday from
France, with more than 1000 troops. half
of whom were reported sick or wounded,
also brought casual companies for Mon
tana.
Among the troops which arrived at
New York on the Leviathan are she field
and staff, headquarters company 1t3rd
regiment. and divisional headquarters Of
the Forty-firse division washington,
Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Wyosninx. !
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
WOMAN LAWYER
TRYING To SAVE
DEP0R TABLES
Habeas Corpus Writs
Obtained to Block
Election Of 40.

New York. Feb. 12-Writs Of habeas
corpus, sought by group of radicals Ii
an effort to prevent deportation of 40 OF
the 81 aliens brought to Ellis island from
the west. we're issued tonight by Federal
Judge Knox. The writs are returnabie
tomorrow.
Miss Caroline Lowe of Chicago, law
yer. headed the group that obtained the
wris, s,lmmoning Judge Knox from
Lincoln-day dinner which he was attend
ing, in order to make their request
The application followed number OF
conferences among New York radicals
which began shortly after news was re-
ceived undesirable aliens from Seattle,
Chicago and other western cities were
ON their way to New York under heavy
guard.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
Allies TO SqueIch All Chance
of German Ability TO Begin
War With Army of 5000, 900

Paris, Feb 12--Although no official
communique was issued after the meet
ing of the supreme war council this morn
ing the Havas agency understands that
the council decided first to place Ger
many in a military situation where it
will be impossible for her to recommence
bostilities.
1t is pointed out that the enemy coun-
tries are preserving war materials, per
mitting them to equip very rapidly an
army Of at least 100000 mem
The council decided, secondly, accord
ing to Havas, "to make Germany realize
that We are the conquerors, and that It
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
CROW RESERVATION
OPENING PUT OFF

Washington, Feb 12.-The senate
Indian committee decided today, not to
act at this session of congress on the
bill introduced by Senator Walsh of
Montana, providing for the opening Of
the Crow Indian reservation in that
state.
Members of the Indian tribe were said
to be divided on the bill, and it was
explained that the committee thot it
advisable to give them further time for
discussion and possible agreement.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
Money So Plentiful
Scoop II in Shoveis
at Philadelphia Mint

Philadelphia, Feb H. -Perspiring
men shoyeling silver dollars into
fire with the same kind Of shovel
ordinarily used to put coal in a fur
mace, and piles of gold and silver
coin and bullion amounting to more
than S40OOoo000, were some of the
unusual things seen at the philadel-
phia mint by the government assay
commission which, today, began to
test the coins made at the several
mints last year.
The silver dollars are being reduced
to bullion. The commission is testing
specimens Of 53S, 160,S46 coins made
in 1918.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
PEACE COUNCIL
DEMANDSPACTS
INVOLVING JAPS
Threat of War on China
Denied; AlEes Treat
les Brot Up.

"There has been no pressure exer-
cised, no menace formulated, no bar
aainina done on the subject of the
province of Shantung or any other
Chinese territory. No right of con-
troll has been sought over China and
there has been in no degree any am
hition to represent China at the peace
conference. Besides, our relations
with the president of the Chinese re-
public and the ministns are most cor
diaI.-Ambassado Chinda.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13

is not white peace that We are seeking
to impose on her"
In case Germany submits with good
grace, continues Havas, it is possible that
the entente would facilitate The rcsnmp-
ton of the eutente's works of peace for
the benefit Of Germany
The council also had to examine the
demand by the Poles that clause he in
troduccd into the armistice that the agri-
cultural machinery stolen By the enemy
should be restored
The councils program also contained
questions Of effectives and the rasing
of the blockade concerning Turkey and
Bulgaria
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
international
Aviation Conference
to Be Held In Paris

Paris. Feb. 12-An International avia-
tion conference will be held in Paris
within few weeks to outline recommen-
dations to the society of nations, in order
to make possible the resumption of civil
ian aerial service between the nations:
The United States will be represented
by Brigadier General Mason Patrick,
Dr nurand of the national advisory com
mittee on aeronautics, and naval Off
Ger.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
JUT[AND FIGHT
TURNING
Of WAR At SEA
British Admiral Admits
Risks at Outset Were
Against His Force.

London, Feb. 12-The dangers to
which the British grand fleet, short of
cruisers. destroyers and with defenseIess
bases, was exposed during the first two
and one half years of the war, owing to
the German use of submarines, mines
and torpedoes. is described in book
written by Admiral Viscount Jelicoe,
former commander of the fleet, and
published today, covering activities of
1914-'16.
Admiral JeIlicoe points ont that the
German high seas fleet possessed SS
destroFers, compared with II for the
grand fleet. and reveals that. owing to
the submarine menace the grand fleet
in the fall Of 1911 moved from Lough
swilly and only returned to the North
sea when the anchorage in Scapa Flow
became reasonably safe.
Situation Eased in 1916.
Neither IN October, 1914. nor in May.
1916, Admiral Jelhcoe says. did the
British margin of superiority justify him
in disregarding the enemys torpedo
fire. The situation gradually improved
after 1916, especially as the light cruiser
and destroyer forces with the grand fleet
increased steadily after the battle of
Jutland, considerably reducing the
danger of successful torpedo attack,
while the inclusion of class X sub
marines made it probable that the enemy
would suffer more severely from sub
marine attacks than the British.
Regarding 1918, Admiral Jellicoe says:
'The position was assured and we
could have afforded to take risks which
in 1916 would have been most unwise.
II the German fleet had come out to
battle. terrible punishment awaited
them
Staked Empire at Iutiand.
One third Of the admiral's book is
devoted to the battle of .Iutland, 1t sums
the lessons of the battle Admiral Jelli-
coe dwelis upon the danger involved in
leaving too mnch to chance in fleet
action. because our fleet was the one
end only factor vital 70 the existence
Of the empire, aud indeed, to the allied
cause.
I'VE had no reserve outside the battle
fleet which could IN any way replace 1t
in the event of disaster. or even should
its margin Of superiority be eliminated =
Admiral .IeElicoe says he knew that
his ships were inadequately protected
with armor compared to the German
vessels of the battle cruiser type, while
the German fleet in the battle of Jut-
land was far better off in the number of
destroyers. In addition. the Germans
possessed "a most efficient armor
piercing she'll.
Maneuver Confused Foe.
The admiral continues:
when the battle fleets approached
there was difference of reckoning
between the british battle fleet and the
battle cruiser squadrons. due 70 the
cruisers having been engaged for several
hours and having repeatedly altered
their course Hence. instead OF being
encountered right ahead. the enemy ap-
peared on the starboard bow.
Instant action was necessary, the ad-
miral said. and he decided to deploy on
the port wing division. thus compelling
the Germans to turn off 70 starboard to
avoid being crossed. This maneuver,
Continued on y'ase Thrce-)
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
PACKERS GREED
NATION MENACE
ASSERTS HENEY
Will Control All Food
in 10 Years, at Any
Price, He Says.

Washington, Feb. i2.-F rancis J.
Heney, former counsel for the Fed
eraI Trade commission, testifying
today before the house interstate
commerce committee, declared that,
within 10 years-probabIy five
the leading meat packers would con-
troll the entire food supply of the
country and would be able to charge
whatever prices they desired.
MIR. Heney said the packers had
extended their activities into so
many fields that they had become
menace TO the country. They now
control the cheese, o!eomargarine
and butter markets, he said. and
rapidly are obtaining monopoly Of
other food products. Thru their
ileges, the witness declared they are
able to smother competition"
The packers received their first star
toward their domination of the food mar
kets thru rebates granted by the rail-
roads, Heney asserted. This gave then
such an adytnage over their competitors
he stated. that they soon obtained con
troll of meats and meat products. TIL,
second step taken by the packers, be as
serted, was the obtaining Of specia
privileges from the railroads for thei,
refrigerator cars.
Urges Cars by U. S.
The packers. Mr.. Heney said, now us'
refrigerator cars for perishable and i'm
perisable goods alike and at such a grea
saving in money and in time of deliver
les as to destroy competition. As a re
suit. he said wholesale grocers are beins
driven out of business.
Government ownership of Refrigerator
cars and stock yards was advocated b.
Mr.. Heney as the only means Of placing
the packers on an even footing with pos
sble competitors, and he said that, ever
this. could not cure entirely the 'packel
evil" Cold storage plants should be bull
by the government in all large cities, hi
said, 50 that small packers would have
means Of disposing Of their products.
Honey denied statements that tht
commission had made misuse Of th,
packers correspondence files and tha'
much Of it's evidence had been secured
from uniformed persons or disgruntlee
employees of the packers.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
Action of Crafts Allied
to Mining Now Await
ed; Washington Con
ferees Urge End Of the
Strike.
Other Unions, While Not
Joining Walkout, Stop
Work; Street Car Serv-
ice Dead for Week.

Helena, Feb. I2.-it was intimated
today by United States District At
torney e. c. Day and by Charles r.
Andrews, Inspector of immigration,
that the preaching of revolution in
Butte will lead to deportations- Fed
eral officials are understood to be
watching developments in Butte
closely.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-02-13
ORDERED TO REVEAL TREATIES

London. Feb. 12.-Baron Nohauki Ma
kino. head of the japanese delegation Mt
the peace conference, has been instructed
To disclose all the unpublished treaties
between China and Japan says a Reuter-
dispatcll from Toxic today.