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The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30
 SERIOUSNESS
 IS REALIZED
(ASSOCtated TreSS)


 WASHINGTON, D. C., July 25.- With the receipt here of informa 1 ton telling of the complete failure of the operations of the Russian war machine in the eastern arena of ac tivities against the Germans, the of fcials of the administration are mak- ing no attempt to minimize the in creased seriousness of the situation that the United States is now fac ing. In fact, it is generally con- sidered in official circles here that the detection of the Russians means the prolonging of the war until a time that cannot be estimated. Par ticularly is this true in view of the fact that it is considered not alto gether improbable that certain ele- ment among the Russians may go over to Germany. It is more gen orally believed, however, that the Russians as whole are quitting because of a desire for peace
 The officials realize that the de lection of the Russians proba ply means the release of additional Ger man troops from the eastern front for fighting in France and Belgium, It also means, in all probability, ac- cOrding to the general discussion of the subject in official circles here, that Austrian troops will be sent to the western front, where they have never fought before. The ad- dition Of these troops, it is stated. would greatly strengthen the Ger man line in the west, which is still unimpaired and which, in fact, has been recently strengthened by vic tories in northern Belgium.
 But despite the fact that many difficulties are showing up on the war horizon, there is no sign Of dis commencement among the American of ficials. All are optimistic regarding the situation. They are merely look ing at the great conflict from logi- cal point of view, and are expressing thamGalvec accOr1inplV
 ALLIED MORALE PRAISED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., July 25.- In announcing tonight the return to the United States of the members of a commission of American army officers sent to F.ance some time ago to study technical questions, Sec retary of War Baker said that the commission to man praises the morale of the allied armies Their visit to the battlefields of France, said the secretary, gave the officers a much greater realization Of the gravity of the war than they had before possessed, but they returned home after seeing the results of the conflict without pessimism con- cerning the final outcome, the unani- nous opinion of the members of the commission being that Germany is bound to lose.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30

owing to the fact that dance is to be given a. the Coliseum on Sat urday night, the installation of the new opera chairs which recently ar rived here from the Outside has been postponed. The dance loving public will therefore be given but the one opportunity to enjoy itself before the installation Of the chairs on the floor makes dancing impossible. An other dance floor is, however, to be provided very shortly.
 Another new improvement at the Coliseum is the installation of new universal electric fan having an ail distributing capacity of 1900 cubic feet per minute. This means that there will be a change of air in the hall every five minutes.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30

The steamer ReIiancer- sailing for Panama Crossing, on the upper Tan ana river. and way points last night. carried quantity of freight for John Strelic and w. H. Newton, who were passengers on the boat. The Reliance also carried a quantity of feed for N. z. trail stations.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30
OXMAN'S TRIAL NEXT.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-Fol- lowing the announcement of the yer diet oI not guilty in the case of Mrs. Rena Mooney here tonight, Attorney O'Conno., for the defense, announced the prosecution of Frank Oxman, the Oregon oattleman, who is alleged to have given perjured testimony in the bomb throwing cases. The attorney contends that the verdict of the jury in the case against Mrs. Mooney sub atantiatcs the perjury charge against OXman.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30
MORE VESSELS SUBMARINED
 DURING WEEK JUST PASSED
{ (ASSOClated Press

LONDON July 25.-The weekly report of the British admiralty relating to the number of German submarine rages made public tonight shows small increase in the number ot ships sunk this week last The number ships of larger than oOO which were sent to the bot tom gwen twenty while three vessels less than l,0OO tons also reported 10 have been sunk
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30
FIVE BILLION IS NEEDED
 FOR CONDUCTIi..G THE VAR
{ Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 27.-Ihe senate finance committee today formally discussed the proposed five biI- ion dollar expense authorization. It H yet unccr tain how much this increased expenditure will mean that the bill must be increased but mos of the leaders agree that the increase will be least millions.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30
MRS. MOONEY NOT GUILTY
 OF BOMBING
(AssOClateG Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO. July 25.-Aiter aclibt.ating Iifty-one hours, the jury which considered the preparedness day bombing case ill which Eir,. Rena Mooney was the defendant, re turned verdict of not guilty. The trial of the case occupied the time of the court for nine and one-half weeks
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30

Word has been received here to the effect that the court party has arrived at Ruby and that court has been formally opened there.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30
LVENANA BUSINESS PEOPLE PROTEST TO RIGGS ABOUT
 C0MMISSARY DEP PARTMEhTl'
Iopeclal to The Citizen)


 NtNAN-A, July 25.-4N meeting oi the Ncnana Commercial club held last night resolution adopted cmbodying a complaint against the estab sment by the government oI commissary here for its employees and the maintenance of the It pointed at the meeting that by alordng the government employees an opportunity purchase goods and supplies the comnis sary prices impossible for local merca1 the govern places the business d disadvantage wide variance prices between the merchants and the commissary. It also resolved that t.c governments charge of Sl per week per dockage e merchants is unfair In fact the latter Is generally believed to be the chief objection of the merchants the governments manner oi doing business A committee o business men appointed confer with AIr, Riggs oday regarding the grievances oi the members of the cub but the results oi the conference were disclosed
 AND ON THE OTHER HAND
 At approximately the time that the meeting of the Nenana Commercial club held last night the Nenana Labor Union held a meeting. The discussion which sued the meeting, following the statement of the for the ca resulted in the passage of resolution the part of the union requesting Commissioner Rig@, du horze Commissary Superintendent Howard P Curtis in
 stall larger and varied stock of goods in the missary department of the Engineering commission
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30

Miss Queenie Russell arrived here today from Fairbanks to take a po- sition as stenographer n the ac- counting department. She takes the place of Miss Anna Winecoff, who is in the government hospital here recovering from an operation for ap- pendicitis.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30

Herman Anderson has announced his intention to build what will prob ably be the finest residence in Ne mana When it is completed. It will bc located on First a'enue two blocks upstream from A street. Work on tine structure is to commence inn mediate5y. MT. Anderson wife and daughter are to leave Seattle soon for NenIna, according to a telegram received by him today.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-07-30

One stenana man is of to active duty somewhere in France" He is Sergeant Mulkins, formerly in charge of the signal corps station here. Writing to Victor Durand m- der dat, of July 6 from Seattle, Sergean, Mulkins stated that he had received orders and that he was leaving for the east within the next day or two. He will be on active duty with the signal corps of the army.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22

mcnt and five minutes for rcb,ittai,
and tho young orators showed unusual
ability and fucncy in presenting their
arGumets. In their arguments the
speakers for the affirmative side hold
forth the feasibility of successful op.
eratlon by municipalities Of their pub
lie utilities, while the negative side
endcavored to show that this was more
expensive, less efficient and more i'm
practicable than operation by private
ownership. =
The Judges.
Professor Walter l.. Pope, Professor
a. .Orbeck and Professor J. II. Under.
wood OF the university faculty acted
as Judges Of the debate. which was
attended by an enthusiastic crowd
that filled the high School assembly
room. The High School Girls Glae
club rendered two numbers during tho
evening.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
SUPREME COURT CUTS
FORD'S EFFORT SHORT
House Had Right to Seat
William Cuts If 1t Chose.

Helena. Feb. 2l.--(SpccialD - Upon
the grounds that each house Of the
assembly Is the judge of It's own mem-
bers, the supreme court today denied
the application of Attorney General S.
{. Ford for leave to institute quo war
ranto proceedings TO GUST William
Cults As II member of the house from
Silver Bow county. Cults was ap-
pointed by Governor Stewart to fiji the
vacancy caused by the death of Jerry
Flanagan.
The opinion was rendered per curiam.
After reciting tho allegations contained
IN the petition, the court says
I'VE cannot and should not take
jurisdiction Of this proceeding because
It must end In nothing. Each house is
the judge of the ultimate right of per-
sons claiming seats AS members there
OF Constitution of Montana, Art V,
Sec. .: State cX rel. Thompson V.
kenncy. tMont. 223, 232). and its de-
cision, right or wrong, Is conclusive
upon US estate OK rel. Smith V. District
cases cited. Note -. Being powerless
to enforce any judgment OF custer
against persons recognized BY either
house as n member thereof, the utmost
We could do would be To decide an alb
stract question OF law; the courts of
this state are not instituted for that
purpose. The application is denied"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
OLD-TIME NEWSPAPER
IS FOUND IN CABIN

Otto McQucstcn brought to Missoula
the other day, a treasure trove, in tho
form Of a copy of The Weekly Mis-
souiian. dated December IL, 1879. Tho
old paper Is scorchcd and ragged, hav-
ing been east aside for SO years. until
1t was noticed by Charles Catching "a
few days ago in an old cabin in Bear
Gulch. The veteran shec, carries names
that have become dear to Montana In
the years that have passed. II lists
Benjamin j.. Potts as governor, James
II. Mills as secretary OF state, d. s.
Wade as chief justice. II. NJ. Blake as
sociatc justice, Frank II. Woody, Unit.
ed States commissioner and w. II. IL.
Dickinson as postmaster.
Among the local brcvities is the
statement Fred Hammond, who re-
turned from the Bitter Root this week,
says the packing business OF W. l..
Bass 4 Co. Is progressing satisfactor
ly. Consignmcnts Of hogs arc arriving
daily and 1900 hogs were engaged to
the carving knives of the establish.
ment.'
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
STRIKER killed
IN Street RIOT
Women Hold Hunger Parade
and Melee With Police
Is Consequence.

Philadelphia, Feb. 21.-A riot tonight
by the wives Of striking employees of
the Franklin Sugar Refining company
resulted in the killing of Marciouenas
Detkobzc, so years old, and the serious
injury of nine others, when the police
and strikers clashed near the refinery.
The women's demonstration. which
reached a climax in the riot, followed
a meeting held late today. The wives,
mothers and daughters of the strikers
determinedSto march in a body to the
refinery and demand that the copces-
slons sought by the men be granted.
AS they marched through the streets
the women cried that they were stary-
ing.
The women were led to the refinery
by Mrs. Florence Shade, 80 years old.
who carried a baby in her arms. Dur
ing the melee. as the police were about
TO open fire on the strikers who ran
to the aid of their women folks, a pa
trolman seized Mrs. Shade and
dragged her and the baby to safety.
She was arrested and charged with
melting to riot.
AS the striking employees ran toward
the screaming group of women, police,
mounted and on foot. flung Gordon
about the riot scene. A number Of
negro strike-brcakers who had has
tened to the scene were bombarded BY
stones and clubs. Many of the missiles
struck the police, who began firing
into the group of strikers. Scores OF
the workmen and police were hurt by
flying missiles.
A riot call brought out every high
official OF the police department and
every available reserve was rushed to
the refinery.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
BILL MAY ARRANGE
FOR M|SS0ULAPARK
If McQuarrie's Measure Is
Passed, City Can Get
North Side Plot.

A bill was introduced in the lower
house of the Legislature at Helena yes
terday by Representative McQuarric
which is designed to give Missoula a
park on the north side.
The bill provides that the state
board of land commissioners be en-
powered to grant, sell and convey
state lands to counties, school districts
and cities for public purposes. If
passed, Missoula can be given or Gun
buy plot of state school land in Sec
ton 16 on the north side and make of
1t park.
The local commissioners doubt
whether the Lii will pass at this scs-
sion due, to the lateness of the date
and to the 5O-day rule which blocks
the transmission of bills from one
house to the other. If the senate 1e-
verses its present stand for the rule.
however. and allows the bill. il passed
ty the house. to he transmitted. Mis-
soula may yet be permitted to make
.hc bargain FOR the park.
The bill WAS drafted here by City
Attorney Campbell and was first fos-
tered by the Woman's club.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
WILSON EXPECTED
TO ACT PRESENTLY

Washington. Feb. 2l.-The generally
accepted idea that President Wilson
Will address congress again on the
German crisis before the end Of next
week virtually was confirmed today in
official quarters. Officials pointed out
the necessity of congress making pro-
'ision for any emergency which might
rise after adjournment and explained
hat the president would go to the
,apitol, not to ask for declaration
If war; but merely for authority to
protect American rights.
1t was revealed that on Monday a
vigorous demand for the release of the
American prisoners OIL the prize ship
Yarrowdale was forwarded to Berlin
md it is fully expected that the de-
nand will be complied with.
On the submarine issue it was stated
officially the only step on the part
If Germany which will satisfy the
\mcrican government will be the re-
,cwal of pledges given after the Sus-
'ex was attacked.
On the face of reports on the atti-
tude of Germany and Austria Hungary
most officials think the time is rap
dly approaching when diplomatic re-
ations with the latter country will be
broken.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
Missoula Debaters Winners
Over Hamilton High School

BY the unanimous decision OF the
Judges, the debate team Of the Missou-
la county high school, composed of
three boys-Matt Pcarcc. Frank Pat
tcrson and Lawrence Bcrg-defeated
the Hamilton high school team last
night and won the right to send a rep
rcsentativc to the debate finals at the
universitys track meet In May. The
Hamilton team. which was composed
of three young ladies--Miss Dovie
King, Miss katharyn Wctzstcon and
Miss Ollie Tehon--upheld the affirm
ative of the subject which was: IRE
solved. that the incorporated cities and
towns Of the state should own and op-
crate their public utilities" 1t was the
second straight victory for the Mis-
soula boys. They debated the samo
subject successfully at Deer Lodge.
Each member OF the two teams was
allowed ten minutes for direct argu-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
Tried to Work Up Case for
Reds; Now He's Out
Their Expenses.

Washington, Feb. 21.-(Spccial.)-
When it developed today that Victor
j. Evans. Washington attorney. pre-
pared the charges against agency en-
ployes which nine Flathead Indians
nave been reciting before the senate
Indian committee fov six days, the
committee declined to proceed further
with the hearing.
Senators Walsh and Myers, who
conducted cross examinations of tho
indians, believe that ii the committee
takes any action on the complaints II
Will be to direct the Indian office to
investigate specific charges and COR
rect any wrongs found to exist.
Al the hearing today the committee
decided not to report the Myers bill
proposing the sale of Grow reservation
lands. This kills the bill for the pres
ent session
Evans, the attorney who was behind
the Indians charges, is in sorry straits
as a result of the discovery of his part
In the affair. Evans, it was shown.
employed George Wasson a half breed.
10 work up the case. Wasson spent
three months on the reservation, col
lecting affidavits charging agency en-
ployes with embezzlement, immorali-
ty and general dishonesty. Then he
secured for Evans contract to repre-
sent the Indians. Evans was to get a
commission upon sums he might col
lect or save for the reds.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
LOCAL MEN
ARE HIT BY
BOOZE BILL
Washington Bone Dry
Law to Stop Traffic; Fed
eral Act Pleases.

The conjunction OF federal action
which will make Montana prohibition
doubly sure with II new Washington
law prohibiting the shipment of liquor
into the state has delighted Missoula
prohibitionists.
Yesterday the national house of rep
rcsentativcs approved u measure pro-
hibitins the shipment of liquor by mail
Into any state where prohibition is in
force. This. Missoula prohibitionists
say. will make certain the success of
the dry law which goes into effect In
Montana in 1918.
To Stop Traffic.
When the new bone dry" law for the
state OF Washington goes into effect
about June /, monthly shipments of
more than $500 quarts of liquor out
OF Missoula will be completely stopped.
Tho bin. signed by Governor Lister on
February ~, will go into effect 90 days
after tho adjournment of the state leg
islaturc. which will be during the first
week in March
~ WIS lctTueu at inc OltlCG oil tnC
Northern Express company yesterday
that approximately 1000 shipments of
liquor and beer had been sllippcd
through that agency during the month
Of January. Tho Wells Fargo Express
stated that the shipments Of
liquor and beer handled during the
month averaged 400 a day or approx
mately 10,40O for tho &c working days
during January.
Practically all of the packages
shipped contained whiskcy or wines,
the beer shipments were in the minor
ity The liquors were shipped two
quarts to the package and the beer In
cases Of "a dozen quarts At present u
resident Of Washington may receive
only two quarts of whiskey or other
liquor or IL quarts OF beer each month.
II Is estimated that approximately $52,-
200 were poured into tho Golfers of
Missoula liquor dealers during the past
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22

Attorney Is Stuck
for Indian Victims
INDIANS RECEIVED
WITH ENTHUSIASM

Washington, Feb. 21.-(Spccial,)
The lG Flathcad and Sioux In
dians who are visiting Washington
from Montana while presenting
complaints to the senate Indian
committee took a prominent part in
the Washington Hunt Gibbs Mardi
Gras hall last evening. Under H.,
direction of DIR. Hopkins and Victor
J. Evans they represented a group
entitled. Daniel Boone and Amcri-
can Indians"
A war dance given by the Indiaus
was well received. The ball was
the most brilliant function Wash
ington has seen this season and
was attended by over 1000 people
prominent in official and resident
society.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
SOUTH DAKOTA "DRY"
BILL BECOMES A LAW

Pierre, S. D.. Feb. Ex-Governor
Peter Norbeck tonight signed the bill
passed by the legislature to make cf-
fective the prohibition amendment
adopted by South Dakota in the las,
election.
BY the terms of the law, effectiv,
July ], intoxicating liquors cannot b.
manufactured within the state no.
imported for other than medical, me-
chanical. scientific or sacramental
purposes. The act is declared to be
the most drastic prohibition legislation
yet adopted by any state.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22

But the validity of this contract was
not established and Evans will prob
ably lose not only his expected COM
missions. but the expenses of the In
dlans as VOL. for the committee TODAY
refused to accede to demands that the
nine Indian witnesses and the two
half-breeds. Wasson and Marie Be-
moire. be paid $500 each for their OK.
penses.
Appropriation Safe.
The complaints cannot under any
circumstances affect this years an
preparation of s75O,OOO for the Flat
mead reclamation project, included in
the Indian appropriation bill,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
GOULD INTEREST OUT
OF MISSOURI PACIFIC

81. Louis, Feb. 2l.--Tlc Missouri
Pacific railroad and the st. Louis Iron
Mountain & Southern railroad were
sold under foreclosure here today to
II. II. Nelson. representing the rc-or-
sanization committee and Duncan \.
Holmes. representative Of Kuhn, Loco
d CO., reorganization managers.
The sale to the Kuhn. Loeb repre-
scniatives. 1t was stated in railway
circles. marked the passage OF the
Gould interests from control OF the
Missouri Pacific system.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
WILSON MAY BE FOR
UNIVERSAL TRAINING

Washington. Feb. 21.--Reccnt indi-
cations that the administration has
determined to endorse the broad prin-
ciple Of general military training were
strengthened today when Secretary
Baker announced after a conference
with President Wilson that Il univer-
sal training bill drawn up by the army
general staff ana war college experts
would be sent to congress later in the
week.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
CITIES MAY NOW
REGULATE TRAFFIC

Helena Feb. 21.-(Spocial.)- )-Goyer-
nor Stewart has approved the follow
Ing bills which now become laws:
;. b. No. So. by Galley. repeating
That section of the state motor regis
tration law prohibiting cities from
regulating motor traffic.
II. Is. No. l53. by Huffaker, giving
cities the right to regulate motor
traffic.