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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
Gerard Accepts
Invitation to
Make Talk Here

James w Gerard, former ambassa-
dor to Germany and one of the very
few men in the United States who is
fully acquainted With that country
and its methods. will deliver an ad-
dress in Missoula sometime during the
next week. ~
Mr.. Gerard. who is resting at the
beautiful DAILY home near Hamilton. re-
ceived a committee from the Missoula
Chamber of Commerce last night and
accepted the invitation extended him.
The committee was composed of
Mayor II. T. Wilkinson, \. J. Lennes,
T.. b. Craighead and NJ. J. Hutchens.
The Missoula men motored to Ham
iltOn yesterday afternoon and after
dinner were received by Mr.. Gerard at
the Daily home. During their stay he
Interestingly told of his experiences as
ambassador during the past few years
and emphasized the menace in the
German system of espionage.
The former amba ssador, after three
years in Berlin while Germany was
fighting the allies, is fully acquainted
with the Prussian system. and in his
talk to the committee yesterday he
sounded a note of warning against in
ternal strife in this country that may
ultimately be the cause of defeat tC
the allied cause.
Mr.. Gerard has great store of in.
formation regarding Germany and the
war and his talk in Missoula will b,
rare opportunity for people of west.
crn Montana to hear n comprehensive
explanation of everything that Ger
many means.
The date of his talk has not beer
set, but ii will be announced within
81 lew days. . IL is expected that he vii
be in Missoula the latter part of mex
week.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
Movie Men Will Provide
Soldiers Entertainment

New York, Aug. 2S.-William A.
Brady was reelected president Of the
National Association Of Motion Picture
Industry at a meeting Of the board of
directors in this city today.
announcement was made at the
meeting that film manufacturers and
distributors throughout the United
States had volunteered to provide mo-
tion picture entertainment for the
American soldiers in France. The
films will be contributed to n dis
trihuting agency to be conducted un-
der the supervision Of the United
States government
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
Editor Masses Runs Into
North Dakota Patriotism

Eastman's scheduled peace meeting
here tonight. was turned into a pa
triotic rally by members OF the home
guard and soldiers in the uniform of
the United States army. and after re-
peated attempts to make himself
heard above the strains of the Star
Spangled Banner and America, the
lecturer withdrew from the hall. Two
or three aliens who failed to stand
during the singing OF America were
forced to kneel down by persons in
the audience near them after shouts
from the crowd demanding that they
be made to kiss the flag. Eastman re :
manned standing during the singing of
all patriotic songs.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
BY BRITISH
RESULT IN SUCCESS
Despite Weather Gain Made
Italians Hammering.

With the British Army in France
and Belgium. Aug. os.--By the Asso-
ciatcd Press.--Thc British attack late
yesterday southeast of l.anGemarck
astride the st. Julien -Polcapcllc road
has developed into a success notwith.
standing the almost impossible wealth
or conditions under which the troops
made the assault. A number Of strong
German redOubts were occupied and
the line was pushed forward to n con-
siderable depth over II front OF some
1000 yards.
The offensive was launched at 9
o'clock In the afternoon amid heavy
rain. which added to the frcsh.,s of
the already swollen Steenbcke and
Hanncbcke rivers. which had turned
the surrounding country into hogs.
into this marsh land. studded with
concrete machine gun rcdoubts, the
British plunged after tho artillery had
conducted heavy bombarlmcnt and
laid down barragc. Particularly vi
cious fighting developed near tho
Springfield and Vancouver farms, two
German strongholds northeast of st.
Julien.
Advance in Face Heavy Fire.
Notwithstanding heavy machine gun
fire the British pushed forward here.
driving back the Wnrttemburgcrs. who
had been sent mp from Ronlcrs to hold
the German advanced posts.
Today the battle along the section
attacked yesterday had subsidized into n
state of comparative calm. 4 great
storm, accompanied by rain. was
sweeping the country. At times the
gale reached n velocity which urroot
cd trees at many places
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
More Than 200 Men Rushed
to Combat Flames Near
Randolph Creek.
FURTHER DETAILS ON
HEROISM OF RANGER
One Fighter Takes Picture Of
Group Then Buries
Camera in Dirt.

The forest fire menace in western
Montana broke out in Il new section
yesterday when big fire was re-
ported at the had of Randolph creek
near the pass where the Occur
d-Alene branch road passes through
the Bitter Roots. Shd4tly after the first
report was made a second came say
come greater than any so far this
summer unless enough men were rent
at once.
More than 200 men were rushed to
the scene OF the trouble from four diff
ferent sections. Fifty men were sent
from Wallace and like number from
Saltese, while Spokane sent out more
than so yesterday afternoon. The Mis-
soula office rushed a large number of
men to fight the fire from this side.
Because the blaze broke out on the
summit and in very exposed region
near the intersection of the Occur
d.Alene. Lolo and the Cabinet forests
the forest service announced last
night. that, unless the fire was placed
under control, there was a chance that
it would spread through all three for
csts.
Another Fighter Hurt.
r. b. Adams, telephone engineer for
the forest service, returned last night
from the Lolo springs fire with Victor
Ninean, of Butte. who had sustained
a broken arm from a falling limb yes
terday. Ninean was working in the
woods when the accident occurred. He
was taken to ST. Patrick's hospital.
Further details Of the story of the
men who were entrapped last Friday
by the blaze We're given out by Mr..
Adams last night. AS each detail is
added to the account of Ranger a. n.
Thayer'S bravery, the story begins to
rank with the few stories of western
heroism.
Saved 70 Men.
According to Mr. Adams, there We're
20 men instead of 35 who We're hud-
died in the small creek bed and
fought off the flames for more than
two hours by throwing mud and water
on the ground around them to keep
the blaze from creeping too close.
At one time the men believed that
they never would get out alive and
one of the fighters who happened to
have n small camera with him jumped
back to the very edge of the fire and
took several pictures of the men and
then lquickly buried the camera in
the dirt
Il am going to leave something so
that the fellows win know that We
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
STRIKE VOTE CARRIES.

Seattle. Aug. 2s.-Ten to twelve
thousand employees Of the Seattle ship
jority to strike to enforce their de-
mands for increased wages. according
to an announcement tonight by off,
cials Of the metal trades council. fol-
lowing q canvass Of tho vote OF the IS
affiliated unions Involved.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
AnsWer TO Pope
Marks High Tide
Worlds Conflict
As Spokesman of Allies, Will
son Reaches Climax az
Advocate Of Democracy.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-Prosident
Wilson's rejection OF the pore's reac"
proposals is regarded here as the high
water mark OF the war, Furthermore.
II Is Indicative of the virtual selection
Of the president by the allies as their
spokesman before the world.
The note comes as climax to the
rcma BILE series of state documents
IN which President Wilson has argued
the cause of world democracy against
nutocracy in tho high court of public
opinion and accepted more and more
by the people OF all the allied coun-
tries as expressing their ideals.
There appears to he no doubt that
the United states was selected to
make answer before the world. in adj
vance of all tho others. Whether the
entente nations will send extensive rc-
plies Is not known here. II Is regard
cd as probable that they will in large
measure adopt the presidents reason
Ing for their own and send notes of
endorsement
Forcefui Terms a Surprise.
The general tenor Of the presidents
reply had been anticipated every
where. but there was no inkling of
the forceful terms he would employ
to say that the world can have no faith
In the aniocratic govrrnmcn, of Ger
many.
Students of diplomacy sec in his do =
nuncintion of the military antocrnry n
fresh appeal to the war ridden German
people to throw Off their military
| masters and join democracy with n
government tit to deal with tn" r. =
maindcr of the world.
May Reach Fertile Soil.
Although this appeal probably will
not be permitted to become known in
| Germany until tho autocracy has at
tempted to mold the temper of the
people for its reception by drnuncia =
ton through government controlled
press of what has been characterized
as interference" in the internal affairs
| of Germany. the hope Is thn, ii will
| fall on fertile soil. Considering the
extra ordinary character of the presi- =
dents communication. it's immense i'm =
| portance I'm definitely terminating for
| the present at least all efforts Ia
| reach compromise peace. and the
| assured fact that 1t represents tho
views of all Of the entente allied pow
| crs Joined with America in Ia" wal
| against Germany. tho time consumed
| in the preparation of the reply was
remarkably short.
! That the presidents response to the
| popc's ovortures would be "A courteous
hut firm declaration had been general,
believed. so that in this respect at
least his communication will cause nt
| surprise. The feature that is certain
to fix public attention is the cold de.
| termination. not even TO permit the
| subject of peace negotiations to b'
broached SO long as the evil and dom
mating forces of autocracy and mil
itarism control the central powers. !
is not even necessary to read betwee,
the lines Of the presidents respons
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
Suffragists Again Fall
Into Officers Clutches

Washington, Aug. 2S.--Tcn women
carrying banners Of suffrage and ex-
tracts from President Wilson's
speeches were arrested late today in
front OF the White House Six Of
them were the banner carriers out on
bond pending appeals granted yester-
day from police court sentences of $25
fines or 30 days In Jail imposed for q
similar demonstration. All were
bailed to appear for trial.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29

LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Except that lawns and gardens and
roads and forests needed rain. yes
terday was an admirable day. 1t was
as bright as heavy smoke would al
low and not too warm for comfort.
Many weary eyes looked vainly for
signs Of a shower however, and many
housewives swore as roundly as per-
feet ladies' may over continued pre-
OF cinders and ashes.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
Japanese Are Guests at
Lansing's Garden Party

Washington, Aug. 2S.-ViscOunt
1shii and other members of the Jap
anese mission were entertained to-
night at n garden party given by Sec
rctary and Mrs. Lansing in tho
grounds OF the Pan American union
and attended by President and Mrs.
Wilson, cabinet members, diplomats.
army and navy officers and senat ors
and representatives.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
Youth Rescues Companion
and Dies of Broken Neck

New York. Aug. 2s.-Nine- year. old
Stephen Redding dived into North
river here to-day and rescued COM
panion from drowning. Later at his
home stephen complained of illness
and died before a physician could be
summoned. The doctor said the boys
neck had been broken.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
GerardS Decoration Is
Distasteful to Germany

Amsterdam, Aug. 2S.--The ire of the
Berlin Zeitung Am Mittag has been
raised to high pitch over the con-
ferment by King George of the knight
grand cross of the bath upon James
W. Gerard. former United States am
assadOr to Germany.
I'VE have known says the news
paper. that Ambassador Gerard was
England's representative--at least as
much as America's--in Berlin.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
SETTING FOREST FIRES.

Astoria. Orc Aug. 2S. - United
States soldiers and Federal Fire Su-
perNisor Reinard Reincrson and Dep
uty Warden Woodbury. today arrested
s. Glasier, n farmer residing in Clat-
sop county, whom they allege they
caught setting fire to brush lands in
the vicinity of Western CoOperage
company timber
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR
COMMUNITY FAREWELL
Selected Men to Be Elabor-
ately Entertained.

Missoula. will leave nothing undone
to make the farewell TO the men
drafted into the first national army
one long to be remembered. Every
thing. from 4 huge parade In the
morning in which there will be many
decorated floats to a big banquet In
the evening 10 all the drafted men.
will be done to show the boys that
the citizens of Missoula appreciate the
sacrifice they are making.
At 4 meeting of Representatives of
all the fraternal. civic and labor or
ganlzatiOns of the city last night in
the office OF DR.. r. y. Conyne ham.
chairman. plans were discussed for
tn" program to be held probably on
Labor day.
Public Is Invited.
The committee announced last night
tho general program and II will be
worked out at another meeting to be
held this evening. Any person who Is
Interested in the efforts that are TO
be put forth 10 make the affair n
success. are invited to attend the
meeting tonight.
It was definitely decided last night
that Il huge parade would be held and
that every person who has an auto
mobile would be urged TO take part
in the parade. a special section of the
line will he given to the boys who are
going To Join the colors. The business
houses are expected to have floats be-
sides privately decorated cars.
Prominent Speakers.
Just where the banquet will be held
has no, been decided. Since there are
?lI men called from, the county the
committee In charge OF the banquet
will have to determine how many men
will be here before they can determine
the details concerning the dinner.
Prominent speakers will be invited to
make addresses and music will be
furnished during the meal.
The Mlssoula band is planning to
take an important part In the fare
| we'll. They will lead the parade and
| will also furnish music throughout
the day. A large program Of new Sc
| lcctions will he arranged especially for
! the occasion by the band.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-29
IN REPLY,
DECLARES GERMAN
POWER MUST GIVE
Permanent Peace Must Be Based Upon
Faith of All Peoples and Not Upon
Rights of Governments to Stand
Under Tests the Future
Will Impose
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21

women "cop ii ho deems b. nereg
sary 4 delegation on women asked
the council thru Is ways and iu,ar
committee go authorize tho aprunf
ment oft ONE women 90 guide yrne
girls away from tho dangers ot the
city Under Tho law women may be-
appointed to One police department
ana have an che powers of men p0.
licemeu save only thc power of ar
rest. the law providing ilmt ihis
power can poe given only go a voter
The delegation OF women which
urscd thc action was made up large
~ uf directors of The Girls Profec.
tive league, headed by Mrs. Percy
Farrell Others in ihe party who
addressed tho aldermen wero Mrs
n. Ice Sumsop Dr Mary Ihomp'
son stevens. Miss Nirginla NJ. Muir
ray Miss Mary G. Hubert and Miss
Clara Liyermofe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
LANGMAN NOW y
DENIES HE SLEW
FOSTER PARENTS

CHIC AGO. Nov ~ John Ncnr.
langman who halted "a coroner
nWos by declaring policemen had
forced him 20 confess he had poison.
3 his roster father and mother toy
beating aim up." was expected 20
be formally charged with homicide
today
Laugman denied that tho admis
sions made i'm his confession wero
true In it he had Implicated his
present foster mother. Mrs. Mar
gherita Langman John Kicas. the
ldtter's son by her frat marriage
and Philip Kaufman, boarder af
The Tangman home. Mrs Langman
is under arrest and warrants are 10
be issued for the others.
Assistant states Attorney Lowery
IN whose Office young Langman
made his confession, denied that the
boy was beaten
Langmnn already has told several
versions OF the poisoning, each time
declaring that an $4,000 estate of
his foster father was involved.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
"A. U. TO BOOST
ARMY ATHLETICS
VIII Concentrate It's Energies
To Aid Sports In Mill
taTy Camps

CHICAGO Nov i The A A a..
Nu eliminate thc ned ape for which
u has been noted. in concentrating
OIL energies to boost athletics at
military camps That vas the dec.
laration TODAY OF Charlie A Dean
of Chicago newlyclected president
oi tbc organization
MS effort an present viii be 10
raise money and encourage athletics
in the 30 camps. saiH Dean We
want the money for equipment and
tuo activity for he good of The boys
who are preparing 90 go 20 The
front
Dean declared the competitions
promoted by tho A. a. H. viii be
free-foralls. with no questions
asked about amateur standing or
fees demanded -
m an amateur should find him
self opposed by a professional no
will not be hailed before a critical
committee" he said He will bf
as lily white az the finish az al the
start
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
COUNCIL
BACKS Up
IN BAT TIL:
Refers Squabble With
ID. L. X. To Railway
Commission

The council has temporarily
backed down on its proposal to force
The Detroit United railway 90 dis
continue the shlpstop plan aud 60
restore the railway service as 10
was before The adoption OF the sys
tenn. Officers of the railway refused
90 obey the order Of the council
which provided that the cars ON sew
oral skipstop lines. stop al ali cor
ncrs for passengers. and declared
that N II rs forced 90 do this ~ will
be- Obliged 90 raise the fares
This fherat 20 increase the price
of tickets had its effect. and the
council. Tuesday night on recon.
mendaton ~ the ways and meaps
committee. referred She whole Qus's-
b iion 60 the street railway commits
sion. thus relieving itself or the
rather embarrassing position it was
IN Three members 81 the commit
tee. Vernon. Lodge and Littlehcld,
had signed "a report requiring the ID
g. IT, 20 restore The cars that have
been taken or recently but leaving
the operation Ot The skipstop plan
FOR further consideration AID Bur
ton OF The committee then suggest.
cd that the whole affair be- passed
along 20 the railway commission.
This WAS coucurred In hy the others
and the council $50 directed The
request OF The p. r. r to De per
mitted go extend tho Grand Belt line
out Mt. Eiiotta ave from Milwaukee
ave to Lynchrd was also referred
90 rhe commission
The stree. railway commission,
appointed by MAYOR Marx rs made
up of Francis T. Mc M1th Julius II.
Haas and John r Dodge
The special investigating commit.
tee. consisting 90 Aid Vernon. Lodee
and Bradley. appointed Go inquire
into the deal by which The city
nearly BOUGHT site for a sewer
pumping station Tor $4,000, upon
which thc owners had gwen an or
tion az $50 0a0. submitted its report
10 the council The report was re-
frrrrd 90 tho Wayne county and re-
corders court grand inrios. The in
vestiration did MOI Disclose any.
thing new in the transaction and in
most particulars verified The End
inss reported in the prrsentment %
judge connolly and already pub
lIshed
The council authorized Police
Commissioner couzens to employ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
U.S.. DESTROYER
AND Fl LOST
Small Patrol Craft Collides
With Another Ship In
War Zone

WASHINGTON. Soy 81 Sinking
Of the American destroyer Chann
cey. ia collision in the war zone
early Tuesday morning with a prob
able loss OF - lives. WAS announced
by the navy department
No further details We're given 10
a brief report 10 the department
from Vice Admiral Sims The Chaun
cey was small old type boat of
only 42O tons
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
Capt o. A Maynes DEAD

Funeral services for Capt Daniel
a Maynes, who died Tuesday .n bis
home So 800 West Grand blvd vii.
bc held Friday morning in his home
Capt Maynos was widely known by
lake vessclmen Tie retired from
service q year APO fe sailed Che
lakes for many year on vessels
operated by Donaldson Brothers
Buffalo. So g. Richardson & Cont
parry Cleyelaui and other owners
Surviving hiu arc widow 3nd
three children Harry Il. Nayaes
Mrs Henry Meigert and Miss Mae
n Malnn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
TEACH CHECKERS
TO The SAMMlES
Champion Newell Banks Plans
Visits To CantOnments;
To PLAY At Y. NJ. {. \.

Newell " Banks viii give a SIM
ultaneous checker and chess exhibit.
ron at the Y. NJ. G.. A. Thursday
night. Banks will leave for ONO
next Tuesday where he VIII take u
AN the leading cities and then go
east thru New York state This
viii be Banks last exhibition IN De
trot before leaving on a two months.
trip. after which he intends enlist.
INK I'M the aviation corps, n he can
get IN There Is possibility mat
be- may be hired as an instructor al
checkers and chess for the soldiers
al cantonments.
All checker and chess PLAYERS
wishing 10 play are requested "a
bring their own boards and men
This will be an open night and au
invitation is extended 10 all Play
will begin at s O'Clock and continue
until IL p. IN
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
BOY OF II, PIQUED,
TAKES OWN LIFE

KANSAS CITY. Nov ~ Bclley
ing that an aunt bad gone 20 report
an act OF disobediouce 40 his father
Jacob Corliss. ~ years old shot him
self in Tho head with q rifle on Cor
liss station near ne Soto, Kan lie
died on The operating table az ST.
Mary hospital The boy Nas a SON
~ George r Corlss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21
ALLEGED NEGRO
RIOTERS DEFEND
THEMSELVES

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Nov. 81
That II OF the SO defendants in the
Houston riot case will take the wit.
noss stand In the courtmartial here
and undertake 20 show that thos
had no part in the raid was an
nounced By Mai Harry s. Grcr
counsel FOR tho defense today
Since Monday when the defense
opened several OF the black soldier.
have attempted 10 show an alibi
Others, according 20 Grior. vii
admit they went 90 town. hut VIII
claim they did so unwllingly They
will declare, II was stated. that
Sergt- Vida Henry. who either killed
himself or was killed on The nirhi
Of the riot. headed the muuny and
forced others 60 accompany him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-21

The body OF David Johnston. 80
% 10 Sandwich.st west. Windsor
was found floating in Tho river on
'the foot Of Woddvard.atr Tuesday
fkcning. by tho police Tho body
,havirf been iR tho water only Il
short time. u respiration was used in
a futile attempt TO resusCiiafe ihr
man Identification was made tt
means Of photograph and pass
port IN Johnston pockets r.
not known whether death was acct
dental or whether he lesped into the
river.