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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03

several other minor measures were
passed ana became laws.
The primary law was in the. same
position practically as the prohibition
measure. The fact that the people
placed the law on the statute books OF
the state is the only thing which saved
II from repeal. or at least re.submis-
sion. The powers" in both house and
senate would have been more than
glad to put through any Of the meas
ures emasculatlng the primary system.
but the house was the stumbling block.
The McCone bill passed by the senate
did not even make its appearance on
the floor OF the house. az It was killed
in committee. A substitute for this
bill received the very serious attention
Of a well.orsanised lobby acting un-
der the Leadership Of Dd Donlan. for
mer state senator from Missoula
county. but although the measure
threatened to make its appearance sew
eral times it never mustered sufficient
strength to appear in the open.
New counties az usual made their
appearance and two-Carter and Rich
land-werc created by virtue of the
fact that the governor allowed the
five-day veto limit to elapse. The
question Of their validity will be tested
by the supreme court. Lake county. to
be created out OF F1athead. Missoula
and Sanders. did not seriously threaten
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
CHINA IN READINESS
TO SUPPORT ENTENTE
Plans for Entrance Into War
Near Completion-After
War Trade Sought.

Washington. March a.--Segotiations
looking to Chjna's entrance into the
war against the central powers now
are in progress at Pekin and in all the
entente capitals, 1t was learned here
today, and their success depends only
upon the harmonizing Of the rewards
to be given China with the amount Of
cooperation demanded OF her. It is
regarded as practically certain that
China will sever relations with Ger
many and declaration OF war probably
will follow II the entente will guaran-
tee satisfactory relaxation Of the re-
strictions imposed upon the eastern
empire by the world powers after the
Boxer troubles.
China desires to secure the COM
plete remission OF the Boxer indemni-
ties, which total over 10000, 900 a year,
and continue until 1910. If she en-
tered the war. the part which other
wise would be paid to Austria and Ger
many could be repudiated. lnforma-
ton here indicates that the entente
already has agreed to postpone pay
ments in case China begins hostilities,
but does not corroboratc Tien Tsin adj
vices that France and Belgium. in be-
half of the powers, have offered COM
plete remission. The sum involved is
such an appreciable part of China's
total expenses that satisfactory
agreement might well remove the fl
nancial difficulties of the government.
China also desires consent Of the
powers to increase her import duties.
which under the existing treaty not
only cannot exceed FER cent, ad va
loren. but are based on the average
prices Of 1897. 1898 and 1899.
The United States has long urged
this on the other Is signatory powers.
but so far only Japan and Great Britain
have given full consent. Others have
consented under varying extreme re-
The entente powers are anxious to
have China in the war, not only as a
reservoir Of men. but as the biggest
open trade market after the war.
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WIRELESS STATION
ON MEXICAN COAST

San Diego. Cal, March THAT
there are several wireless stations be-
ing operated by German army officers
along the Lower California coast and
that German officers In civilian
clothes are making their headquarters
at Tiajuana. Mexico, a few miles
south Of this city. was the announce
ment made tonight BY Don Stewart,
city treasurer and senior officer of
the naval militia.
Stewart based his assertion, he
said. on the statements OF two young
men. who disappeared following their
interview with Stewart and for whom
army and naval officers are search.
ing.
The youths, Andrew Erickson and
Ollie Nelson. arrived here yesterday
from Lower California and described
how they had been stripped Of all their
belongings by Yaqui Indians near
Rosario, Lower California Having
neither food nor the funds with which
to purchase It, the boys, according te
the story. started overland on foot and
at q point north Of La Pas discovered
one Of the stations and another abou,
80 miles below San Quentin, The boy.
said they had walked overland fol
more than two months.
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lfGSi1UE RECORD
SLIGHT But hopeful
University Is Given Great
Hand-Highway Legis-
lation Revolutionary.
AVOIDED LIQUOR BILL
Makes Timid Move for Tax
Equalization-Left Pri-
mary Law Alone.
AVOIDED LIQUOR BILL
CONTINUED From Page One.)

the creation Of general highway
board to be recruited from ~ districts
in the state. The governor Is to ap.
point one man from each Of these dis
tricts and they are to serve without
pay. drawing only mileage and per
diem while engaged in the work Of the
state. They are to hire a competent
engineer and to have general charge
Of all the road work in the state as
we'll as deciding upon q definite sys.
tenn Of state highways.
The blu also provides for taking ard
vantage OF federal aid for construction
and maintenance Of roads. A general
highway fund has been created which
is to be sustained by portion OF the
money derived from the increased
license fee on motor vehicles.
The Joint committee admitted that
this legislation was more OF. less cx.
perimental in character. but insisted
that It could not but prove a. efficient
az the present method. which had
yielded nothing but an incomplete road
map.
U.ury Limit Remains.
All attempts to lower the maximum
rate Of interest from IL per cent. where
It is under the present law. failed. al.
though Mason. Missoula, got a bill
providing for n 10 per cent limit
through tho house and to the senate.
It was promptly killed there. az was a
bill OF a similar nature introduced by
Senator Brewer. This bill was char
| acterized as a farmer measure, but
failed to receive the necessary support
as did so called" farm legislation in
any form.
| University VIII Treated.
The State University at Missoula
under the chancellor system Jared bet
ter at this session than an time in It's
history and the frcnzted lobbying from,
the various cities where these institu-
lions arc located was conspicuousl,
lacking. Added to Its appropriation o,
$4,000 a year for maintenance and
building is $4,000. available at once
for the purchase Of additional GROUND
for the campus.
The bill providing for equalization
Of railroad fares was dead severa,
times, but finally gathered enough
strength to come to life and pass tn.
assembly. This measure provides tina,
the student in Glendive pays no more
to attend the State University at Mis-
soula than does the student living ir
that city itself. This measure is cf.
fective with regard to all state educa
tional institutions.
l Labor Legislation.
The cause of labor received consid
cradle recognition from the Fifteenth
assembly. The eisht-hour day fol
women workers was the most promi
ncnt of these measures. although tn,
double platoon system for fire depart
mcnts in cities Of the first class. eight
hour day for janitors in school dis
tricts. the bill regulating electrical
construction and maintenance ant
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
MARTENO INNOCENT,
ATTORNEY DECIDES

Superior. March 2.-(Special.) 1.-The
charge Of murder brought against An.
gelo Marteno, an italian section work
or, following the killing OF John Peccio
at East Portal last month. were dis.
missed by Judge Asa L. Duncan
Thursday on motion OF County Attor-
ney I. E. Merrick. Mango Parise, held
with Marteno. will be tried for the
murder. however. evidence sufficient
for prosecution having been gathered.
An Information was filed charging
J. IA McLain with forgery. Civil mat.
ters were attended to by the court. but
tho trial calendar viii not be set for
the present owing to a press Of work
at Missoula.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
HUGHES FOUND GUILTY
. Of SERIOUS CHARGES
Hamilton Man Convicted OF
Rape After Trial in
District Court.

Hamilton, March e.-(Special.)- lt
eDok IL men only an hour this after
noon to find James Hughes. farmer.
guilty Of rape. The case was tried In
the district court. The jury left the
sentence to the court.
Hughes was arrested here following
revelations made by the 7-year. old
daughter OF a neighbor. Feeling
against him was high. and though no
mob spirit ever was manifested the
authorities were SO alarmed at the
outset that they took Hughes to Mis-
soula for safe-keeping.
Evidence at the trial was one sided.
The state had no difficulty In proving
Its case. In defense Hughes tried to
show that the charge was frame
up" but failed to establish an alibi.
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HOSPITAL IS PLANNED
BY SUPERIOR PEOPLE
Meeting Considers Proposal
to Erect Modern lnsti-
tuition in Town.
PROJECT IS FAVORED
Popular Approval Generally
Given Scheme; Place
Is Badly Needed.
PROJECT IS FAVORED

Superior, March 2.-(Special.) - 4
modern hospital, need OF which is
greatly felt here. may be erected soon
in Superior. 4 meeting called Tues
day by several Superior business men
discussed the merits Of a proposal to
issue stock and build an up. to date
hospital.
The proposal met with much favor,
and since thf meeting talk about
town has generally been approving. II
interest can be maintained the scheme
probably will be worked out. Those
willing to take part in such an en-.
tesprise probably will subscribe fol
stock In a hospital corporation.
The demand for hospital here il a
growing one. Mineral county Is de-
veloping and n hospital at Superior
could depend upon a large field.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
IluNokDS Of RABBITS
FEED lN|'' / FIELD
y
Ranch Near Corvallis Feed
ing Place for Multitudes
Of Jacks.
EAGLES WORST FOES
Snow Shows Where Bird
Swooped Down on the
Fleet Little Animal.


Corvallis. March ESPECIALLY = A
S0-acre field Of wheat In the shock
five miles east OF town on the Palmer
ranch back OF Bald Butte has become
the feeding place Of hundreds of jack
rabbits, and very little Of the grain
will be left BY the end Of the winter.
AZ a means OF escape from their en-
emies the Dummies have made q well
beaten trail through the snow from
the field TO the highest point ON the
butte. Up grade. they can always
gain on any other four footed animal.
There IL ono foe. however, that is hard
to avoid. ana that IL the eagle The
imprint In the snow Of wings six feet
across. WHERE an eagle had swooped
down upon a rabbit was seen wednes-
day by hunters passing the field. In
the deep snow away from their trails.
tho rabbits fall an easy prey to dogs
and coyotes, ID
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FOOD PRICES HAVE
DECREASED IN n. z.

New York, March ABNORMAL de-
food commodities as potatoes and
onions since last Monday morning as
compared with prices Of February %.
have saved the people Of New York
city approximately s5.000.000. Com
missioner Of Weights and Measures
Hartigan. estimated in a statement is
sued tonight.
Mr.. Hartigan said he had received
letters and kilograms from producers
and shippers in all parts Of the country
offering large quantities Of all kinds
Of food stuffs at prices in some cases
80 per cent less than New York whole
sale prices.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
GREATER FOOD CROPS
AND ECONOMY NEEDED

crops and the practice OF household
economies were urged by Secretary of
Agriculture Houston today. az meas.
urcs to help reduce the cost Of living.
statement on the food situation. waste
in their Kitchens annually more than
5000. 100000 worth Of edibles. There
Is nothing in the situation to justify
hysteria. however. he declared. be-
cause there Is no real shortage Of food
in the country.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
CENTRA LSCHOOL HAS
DECLAMATORY CONTES

A dcclamatory contest was held at
the Central school Friday afternoon.
Musical numbers and Rotations were
rendered by pupils Of the Seventh
grade. The judges were Miss Former,
Miss Shoup and Miss Palmer. An APP
preciative audience of parents and
friends attended the program. The
decision of judges awarded first place
to Mary Joe Dixon. second place to
Paul Mac,ean and third place to Mar.
garet Rcdie.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
GIG COYOTE pELr.

Co~-allts.-(Corrcspondence.) An
extra large coyote relt was brought
In Wednesday by the Cobb brothers.
who were. out horseback with the toA
hounds for a days hunt on Willow
creek. Tho coyote was tackled by two
Of the dogs and finished with shot
from a rifle.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
SPANGLER ASSUMES
OFFICE ON MONDAY

Superior, March 2.-(Special.)-R.
W. Spangler will assume the duties Of
the treaslrer's office on Monday. r.
p. Lee. who has been treasurer in the
interval between the resignation Of o.
J. Lien and the elected officer. will
take a vacation trip into Idahs when
relieved next week.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03

Constipation causes headache. nau-
sea, dizziness. languor. heart palpita.
ton. Drastic physics grippe. sicken.
weaken the bowels and don't cure.
Doan's Regulets act gently and cure
constipation. IS cents. Ask your
druggist -Ads.,sS,, sssz.5gr,.,r.z .ys5,g s.,
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MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Hamilton. March l.-(Special.) ~ 4
marriage license was ISSUED to Thorn.
as Z. Popham OF Victor and Miss Cora
Terou OF this city yesterday. They
were married by Judge McCuiloch last
evening.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
SNOW SLOWS TRAVEL.

Poison. - (Correspondence.) The
heavy snowstorm of Sunday has made
travel between Poison and Ravalii
difficult. but the mail has been only
about two hours late. which Is better
than many OF the railroads are doing.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
LINER ARRIVES

New York, March 1.-The French
line steamship In Touraine arrived
here tonight from Bordeaux with c78
passengers. No submarines were
steered a tortuous course through the
danger zone. The voyage took three
days longer than usual. LaToulaine
left bordeaux February 10.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
SAYS SULA MERCURY
STANDS 20 BELOW

Hamilton, March 2.-(Special.) - s.
\. Wheeler returned this morning
from trip up the valley. and brings
reports that make us think we have
had no winter here at all. He says
that it was 20 below zero in Sula
night before last and that the snow
up there is two feet deep.
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MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Superior. March 2.-(Special.)-A
marriage license was issued W'ednes-
day to Bert v. Boyer of Saltese and
Miss Lillian Parkey Of the same place.
Attorney Gust Moser. who secured the
permit for the ceremony. announced
that 1t would be sent to Mr.. Boyer by
mail and it was planned to have JUS
tice Rogers officiate as soon as the
document was received.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
NEWLYWEDS AT HOME
IN SCHOOL BUILDING

Corvallis.-(Correspondence.) Mr..
and Mrs. David Howard, who were
married at Hamilton last Friday, have
moved to Mountain View and are
keeping house in the Mountain View
school building. Mr.. Howard is driver
of the Birch Greek school wagon.
When school closes they expect to 60
10 California, the groom's former
home.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
PLAY IS PLEASING.

Poison. - (Correspondence) The
dramatic class Of the high school pre-
sented Rose OF Old Plymouth a
pleasing play. at Gray's hail Saturday.
The performance was credit to the
cast and to Miss June whiting of
Missoula. who coached the players.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03

glad that the GO days have e&pifed ard
their joy Is shared BY ali hut ~ 1huse-
ness houses of Helena. The f5fteenSh
Legislative assembly. nariker q
transitory stage, has gone.
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sorH MEN FREED.

Superior. March 2.-(Special.)-A
hearing in the Wilson. Anderson
Spring 0pich case in Justice court on
"wednesday resulted in acautttai Of
Andersen And 1isnissai Of the case
against WNaon. .sg-...s.,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03
VICTOR sERvlcEs.

Victor, March Observation-Disclosures.
Thurman a. varnadore will preach in
the Methodist church next Sunday at
II "A. m.
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DAUGHTER BORN,

-(Correspondence.) An
eight pound daughter was born
Wednesday to Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Hall
at their new home on Mountain View.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03

The mildcst session the state cap
itOl has ever secn,' is the summary of
the opinions OF those who have seen
many OF them. Perhaps the legislators
were getting in training for the dry
they are being picked from different
strain. Anyhow the fact remains that
with the exception Of few bibulous
members the past session has not
made the usual inroads on Helena s
stock OF wet goods.
Senators and representatives are
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-03

at any time, as the house did not con-
slider it had been given proper con-
sideration. All legislation designed to
lower the valuation necessary to form
new counties was killed.
lobbies Persistent.
1t was regular session of the legls-
lature as far as the greater number OF
its features were concerned. The usual
"insidious" Hobbies were here in full
force. The mining interests predomi.
mated as usual. but all branches Of
what is termed big business" were or
deck and well represented. The "in.
visible" government was as usua
flayed BY an occasional insurging rep.
rcsertative or senator. but It continued
the even and effective tenor Of II.
ways,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-19
the pulpit during the pastors vacation,
will preach his last sermon this morn
Ing at IL o'clock. No services at
night.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Christian Selence-The regular SER
vices will be held at IL o'clock this
morning. The subject will be Soul"
Salvation Army-At the usual after
noon meeting at William Byrd Park
at 3:+5 o'clock. Envoy william Nichols.
of New York City. Will sing mum Der
OF new songs. Envoy Anna Nichols,
from New York. will be one OF the
speakers. also Ensign Annie James, of
Davenport, Iowa The regular Sunday
night services will take place in the
auditorium at 100 North Seventh Street
at 8:15 o'clock.
seventh-Dny Adventist-"The James
River and the Chesapeake Bay to BE
Turned Into Blood-Armaged don," will
be the subject Of the sermon at the
Bible Institute Tent at Thirty third
and Leigh Streets tonight. Services
will continue every night for a week
or more.
Central Y. n. C. A-"The Other Eel
low In Business" will he the tubject
this afternoon at $3.50. General Secre-
tary Mckee will lead the discussion
and o. Wiugo Russell will lead the
illustrated song service. In the boys
lobby at 2:30 Captain P. D. Edrop
chaplain OF the Fourth New York In
fantry. will talk on IA Real Soldier
Overwhelmingly will be ser.
vices at Colombo Hall both morning
| and night
First EnxIish EvnnEelical-Rev. ]. ]
sherer, Jr. pastor. will preach at tn,
IL o'clock service.
Apsstslic-Regular services Sunda,
night at o'clock conducted by thu
| pastor, Rev. B. G. Pease.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-19
THE CHURCHES AND
TO-DAY'S SERVICES

ed heartily have been left isolated. and
the spiritual power which tho church
should exert has been lost. Try to
mako your church a real homo. VOL
come sincerely the now member.
Frown upon gossip. Refuse to listen
bled-aye. and tho sinners-feel that
there Is ono place whore Kindness
rcigns and where sorrow ana error
are mot with tho spirit OF Christ. For
tho church is not q body of saints or
Of good people. 1t Is a homo In which
the needy and weak and hungry peo-
Pile gather about their Master just az
place where brotherfy kindness
should hold sway. both In tho pulpit
and In the pew.
There is yet larger view which
should obtain In all life. Too often
there is an exploitation OF evil which
works harm. Bad things are advcr-
tised as II the knowledge of them
would lead to their defeat. Many of
our reports OF charity and many of
our reform movements are spoiled by
tho citation OF horrors. Why not take
positive stand and urge goodness
rather than decry badness? II Christ
should come to-day as He came of
old He would doubtless rebuke sin.
but He would also bless tho good and
pure deeds which men and women are
everywhere doing. Let us exploit tho
good a little more and mako 1t grow.
Nothing Is 80 fatal to poison as pure
blood. Nothing 80 drives away sick
ness as pure air.
To love some ono moro dearly every
day,
To help wandering child to find his
way.
To ponder DER a noble thought, and
pray
And smile when evening falls:
This IS my task.
-Maude Louise Ray.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-19
OVER A MILLION LOST BY
VIRGINIA FOREST FIRES
Startling Figures for One Year From
the Records/ Kept By the
State Forester.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, August
1S.-Severe losses from forest fires in
Virginia during 1916 are indicated in
u statement issued to-day by r. c.
Jones. State Forester of Virginia. The
damage to standing merchantable tim
Der Is placed at s723.0oo. to sawlogs.
lumber. ties, cordwood and other cut
forest products at s3S3.000, and to i'm
provements. such as fences. barns and
houses at $4,000. total damage Of
s1.30O.000. This figure does not include
damage to young unmerchantable tim
Der. which was largo. but almost i'm
possible to estimate.
The number Of forest fires, which
caused damage enough to be mentioned
by the correspondents In the different
magisterial districts from whose re-
ports the figures were compiled. is
placed at 2.200 during 1916 In Virginia.
The area burned over by these forest
fires Is stated to he $4,000 acres
The statement by the State Forester
indicates that most OF tho fires were
due to carelessness. and could easily
have been prevented. The causes arc
stated to have been as follows: by
farmers burning brush. "a per cent:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-19
BAPTIST.

Firnt-Prcaching at II o'clock in the
morning and at o'clock in the even
ing by the pastor. Rev George W. Nc
Daniel, D. d.
Seccnd-Rev. William Russell Owen,
D. D. OF Philadelphia, will preach at
the IL o'clock service on Tho Greatest
Thing in the World There will be
no evening service.
Grove Avenue-Preachins At II
o'clock by Rev. '. ]. Wicker. pastor of
Leigh Street Baptist Church. No ser-
vice at night.
Pine strect-Dr. Douglas 8 Freeman
Jacob Umlauf will speak at the even
ing services, which will DO conducted
by the B. Y. p. U.
Grace street-Rsv. c. c. Cox. Of New
port News. will preach at the IL o'clock
service. No night service
Bouievard-Rev. W. r. Martin will
preach at IL o'clock on "a Child 8
Part" and at s:i6 on ''Discipleship."
FuIton--Morning service will be
conducted by Henry c. Leonard. Rev.
c. B. Arendall secretary of the Bap-
fist Council. will preach in the even
ing at 8 o'clock.
will preach at the morning service on
Gods leadership" and at the even
ing service on The Young Man and
Ills Religion" This will be the first
Of three Sunday night sermons, the
other subjects being THE Young wo-
man and Her Religion" and 1.-The
Young Christian and His Lord"
Ginter Park,-Rev. William 8. Ter
rell will preach at the IL O'clock SER
vice. There will be no evening SER
vice.
Leigh Street--Preaching at II o'clock
by Rev. w. c. James. pastor Of Grove
Avenue Baptist church.
Immnnuei-Rev. W. L. Smith, pastor.
Preaching at II o'clock and at Sis by
Rev. w. T. Hall.