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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-18

Akrtlsh firm has been awarded the contract for
supplying the shells for the big guns Of our navy. The
contract calls for the payment of S~3,14l,OO0. The fact that
q hrm IN q foreign country engaged in the worlds great
est war can underbid munition firms in this country indi-
Gates what our unprotected industries will be zap against
when the war Is over. Our higher wages and shorter
working day places American manufacturers at the mercy
Of foreign competitors A year or two of Cleveland low
tariff times will temporarily solve many labor problems,
but will work great hardships on all classes of our citizens
while doing so.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-18

While you are becoming interested in Prudence of the
Parsonage, reserve a place in your reading for Joe, the
Book Farmer" which will begin about February LIST. This
is a story OF the success of a young farmer who made use
OF the county agent and all scientific knowledge that could
be obtained from the government and state experiment
stations. The story has many suggestions and lessons
that Will be OF benefit to a large number of farmers of the
county, and will be Of particular interest to members of
the boys and girls clubs throughout the county.
The leak" investigation now under way at Washing
ton is full of sensations. Thomas w. Lawson, whose
charges started the inquiry, names Chairman Henry Of
the investigating committee as his authority for involv-
ing Secretary Lansing and other high-up officials. The
committee has asked for further time and has subpoenaed
several New York fnanciers.
On page seven of this issue is printed in full the $40
acre homestead law, together with an explation of its OPP
Grafton, and how to acquire land under it. The wide
it is a little lengthy. All interested i'm the law, or who e-
pect to file under it, may find it of advantage to preserve
this issue for reference.
William +. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill. died at
Denver last Saturday, at an advanced age. He was the
last of the great scouts of renown, and served a useful
place in the great work of %subduing the west.
Congress McCracken, who went to Panama in December
with a committee of congress to inspect the canal, has re-
turned to Washington.
Admiral Dewey, the hero of the battle of Manila, and
the ranking naval officer of the world, died at Washington
Tuesday night, aged so.
Read the opening chapter of prudence of the Parson-
age" a fascinating story by a Power county author, which
appears in this issue.
Wyoming will vote on prohibition in 1918, both houses
of the Legislature having concurred in a resolution to that
effect.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. l. POWER COUNTY.
ReesMs
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-07
THINKS KOLB AGENT
OF KAISER !!EsE IN MEXICO
Carranza General Recognizes
Alleged Plotter.

Mexico City. March 6.---Inquiry to-
day cincerning +. Kolb. whose arrest
In Hoboken, N. j., followed tho flnd-
In, Of bombs and explosives In his
room. revealed that a man OF that
name had arrived in vera Crux in
1914 when the constitutionallst army
headed by General Carranza made its
headquarters there. According to Gen.
eral Juan Merigo. who commanded an
artillery corps OF the constitutionalist
army. kolb bore a passport signed by
Count Won Bernstorff. tho German
ambassador ~ at Washington. He said he
was q German reservisl and had re-
Gently been in South America.
General Merigo says the man
claimed TO be q machine gun operator
and tried to Join his corps. but this
permission was refused. Later the man
came to Mexico City and tried again
TO join the army but without success,
General MeriEo says ne believes
kolb then went north probably to tho
Tampico oil fields. AZ described by
General Merlgo. the kolb knoWR was
tall. slight Of build. and contpptAtively'
young. .fgv
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|9l|ER II R 9E|Q[RAL
'yE''s'|s'IlS | Illlg' Up
Bf'G|ERll!llt'oRDER| / !|!!!l |
Have Not Left New York and
Halifax Because Of Sub /
marine Menace.
1885, 900 TONS CARGO
TIED UP IN NEW YORK
Dutch Hit Hardest Fewer
Entente Ships Sail This
Year Than Last.

New York, March 6.--As direct
result OF the German blockade decree
of January 81, which also closed TO
neutral shipping the British ports OF
Kirkwa.l and Falmouth, So steamers
of American. Swedish, Danish, Dutch
and Norwegian registry have been pre-
vented from sailing from the port OF
New York. or having sailed, now are
tied up for an indefinite time at Hall
fax for examination. According to
figures compiled here today by ship
ping authorities. these ships had they
sailed as scheduled, would have taken
from this port approximately $4,000
tons OF cargo. Fourteen of the vessels
would have carried passengers and the
United states mails.
The heaviest sufferer has been Hol-
land. Agents here of lines flying the
Dutch flag reported today that u
vessels that would have sailed under
conditions prevailing prior to Feb
ruary are tied up at their piers or
have been detained at Halifax for ex-
animation. Ten freight ships of the
neutral nations. classed as tramps,
also are held here awaiting orders to
SAIL
The American line which now has its
entire fleet of six passenger ships in
port has missed eight sailing dates and
all passenger traffic to Europe other
than that carried by vessels OF the en-
tente allies and Spain has been sus-
pended. The same conditions prevailed
FOR wesfbound traffic.
The number of ships OF the entnte
allies departing from New York during
the period from February l to March
5, is shown by port records to be 20
ships less than sailed between Decem-
ber 20 and January 81.
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Austriu's
Reply Clues
S''ll;!gh''!'t, il {, Hope 4
Defends Submarine Warfare,
But Shows Break With
y. S. Isn't Wanted.

Washington, March c.--Austria's re-
ply to the American request for a
clearer definition of her attitude in
the submarine situation was stated Of
ficially here today to leave the door
open for further negotiations, delaying
temporarily at least the break which
has been regarded as inevitable since
the severance of relations between the
United States and Germany.
Although in substance the long COM
munication upholds and defends the
unrestricted warfare waged by Ger
many, 1t is couched in most friendly
terms and points out that AUST rian
submarines solely are operating in the
.Adriatic and the Mediterranean and
therefore an encroa oachment on Ameri-
can interests hardly is to be feared"
There will be a reply to this note
and unless an overt act precipitates
the rupture both sides apparently are
earnestly trying to avoid. the United
States probably will not be inclined to
force the issue for the present.
The truth Is that Germany Is cred
tied here with endeavoring to. force
Austria to step which that country
does not wish to take. Germany ma
turally wishes. 1t is pointed out. to
have the complete moral support Of
her allies to the submarine campaign
and Is using her influence with Aus
tria to that end.
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JAPAN WANTS u. S.
TRADE COOPERATION
Development of China By
Two Nations Sought.

TOXIC February 2r-fCorrespond-
ence of the Associated Press. 1.-THE
statement Of Viscount Motono, the
foreign minister. in his opening ad-
dress to the diet that the Japanese
government was keenly interested in
the outcome of the movement for eco
nomic cooperation between American
and Japanese capitalists. has been
widely echoed throughout Japan. The
impression existed in Toxic that the
United States would enter the con-
aprtium of powers loaning money to
China.
The press gives considerable space
to the cooperation project between
America and Japan, voicing the opin-
ion that the creation of mutual inter-
ests is the surest way Of bringing
about a closer practical understanding
between the two nations. especially al
this period Of world crisis. Especial
attention is paid to the report that
inanciers of the two countries are
trying to work out a plan of co-opcra-
tion in the dredging of the great Chi
nese canal in the Shantung province
which was contracted for some time
ago between the Chinese government
and an American concern.
Cooperation between America and
Japan in China has long been the
dream Of Baron Eichi shibusawa. who
has been developing the idea since his
asst visit to the United States. He nov
has publicly advocated the establish
nent of a central bank in China, to-
yether with reform of the currency
system in the interest Of the develop.
nent of China and joint undertakings
II Japanese and Americans.
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ATTENDS FUNERAL OF
HUSBAND. SHE SLEW

Kansas City, Mo-. March o.
Dressed in mourning and heavily
veiled Mrs. Edward Kreiser today at
tended the funeral of her husband. the
widely known organist. whom She shot
and killed In their home hero last
Sunday. Mrs. Kreiser was taken from
the jail where she is held under "a
charge Of first degree murder, to the
undertaker's chapel. -
The funeral<sermon was preached by
the pastor Of the fashionable church
where Mr.. Kreiser was organist. The
entire choir OF the chusch took part
in the service. ~ @ ',a5ss@' =
After. the faneralia ceremony Mrs
kreiser was taken back to jail. {
Il 49,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-07
Plan TO prevent ! i|E|
INDEPENDENT rule
Ne
Two Major Parties of Next
House Discuss BIZ Partisan,
Organization.

Y Washington, March 6.-Bi- partisan
organization of the incoming house,
with Champ Clark as speaker and the
committee memberships and patronage
equally divided, is being discussed by
Democratic and Republican members
as possibility in the event the five
independent members hold up public
business in, the next session. by at
tempting to dictate how the house
shall be organized. E
If the Independents vote as unit,
as it now appears they may. they can
delay business in the house just as
long as party lines are maintained.
At best neither Democrats nor Repub-
licans will have more than 215 party
members. and Els are required to elect
a speaker, except by special agree
ment.
In case OF deadlock. many Demo-
Gratis and Republicans believe it would
be their patriotic duty in the face Of
an international crisis to break down
party lines regardless of political for
tunes. The desire of the house to keep
its record clear Of any charge OF tying
President Wilson's hands as the senate
did is expected to play big part in
converting members to the bipartisan
proposal.
Virtually every leader of importance
on either side has been sounded for
his views on the bi-partisanship plan
and no vigorous opponent OF 1t as a
last resort has been found. Republican
Leader Mann is quoted as saying re-
Gently at n dinner to retiring New
York members of the house that he had
rather see bi-partisanship OF the house
than. to see 1t controlled by small
band OF "filibusters."
Some Republicans who have been
arguing that their party should not as :
sumo control OF, the house Aith big
preparedness debt facing them. greet
the bipartisan plan heartily.
Democrats learned with pleasure to-
day that contrary to precedent in New
York, Governor Whitman probably
soon will call special election for the
selection Of a successor to the late
Representative Conry. Democrat. who
came from strong Tammany district.
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ncgrtns ana italiahs, in the Balkans,
whereas 1t would require an army. OF
1000. 900 men to Warrant an advance
toward the Tchatalja (ine Of fortifi-
cations (2) defending the Turkish cap
itai. and that the 100000 men in re-
serve would he needed to support the
movement from behind.
The allies have neither men, equip
ment. nor provisions for such an army
In the Balkans. It il said. and in ad-
dition they are now confronted by sus-
cessful Austro-German submarine
operations which imperil the allies
naval lines in the Mediterranean. Tho
allies lack ships, It is declared. to pro-
tect all the transports and supply
ships which would be required to
maintain the requisite number Of
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Military experts predict a repetition
in the Balkans of the entente allies
YiascO at the Dardanelles, and assert
the entente expedition TO Saloniki "a
will be withdrawn by June.
It is pointed out the only military
reason which could possibly justify the
continuance of n condition in the
Balkans which has existed for many
months Is the danger that Russia
might provide difficulties if public
Acknowledgement, through the recall
of the expediticnary forces. should be
made by France and England of the
impossibility Of capturing Constants
nople. CD 81
1t is said the allies plan to have a
maximum force of only 100000 SOL
diers, including the Serbians, Monte-
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COLOMBIAN-GCRMAN
ALLIANCE DENIED

Washington, March 6.--Julio Betan-
court the Colombian minister. again
declared in a statement tonight that
persistent cable reports Of an alliance
between Colombia and Germany. "or
any other nation in order to embroil
herself" in the war are absolutely
false" At the legation it was said
circulation of the report of a German
Colombian alliance had tended tc
arouse a widespread, distrust OF CO.
lombia in Latin America. si-sl {
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-07
APPAM AND CARGO
GWEN " IN 70 BRITISH
German Raider Had No
Right to Use Harbor as
Refuge Port.

Washington. March S.--In an unani-
nous opinion. the supreme court today
decreed restoration to her English
owners of the liner Appam and cargo.
brough into Hamton Roads more than
year ago, by q prize crew from the
German raider Moewe. ship and cargo
valued at between three and four mil :
lion dollars, must be delivered within
80 days, as the courts order Is final.
The decision. written by Justice
Day. affirrns DEGREES by Federal Judge
Waddill of Virginia and npholds the
original ruling by Secretary Lansing
that prizes coming into American
ports nnaccompanied by captor war.
ships have the right to remain only
long enough to make themselves sea-
worthy.
Neutrality Violated.
American neutrality was violated In
bringing the Appam into Hampton
Roads. the court says. and neither the
ancient treaties relied upon by
Lieutenant Berg. the German COM
uiuuucT, Inc f1uBue conventions, nor
the Declaration of IAndon, entities
any belligerents to make American
ports place for deposit OF prizes as
spoils of war under such eircum-
stances. rf.
The principlessof international law.
the opinion adds. leaving the trea ties
aside. will not permit tho ports OF the
United States to be thus used by the
belligerents, II suct, use were permit
ted, it would constitute the ports OF a
neutral nation harbors Of safety into
which prizes might be safely brought
and indefinitely kept. a.
Not Harbors Of Safety.
From the beginning of Its history,
this country has been careful to main
tain a neutral position between war
ring governments, and not to allow
use Of its ports In violation OF neutral
powers nor permit such use beyond
the necessities arising from the perils
OF the seas. Dr. the necessities OF such
vessels as to seaworthiness. provisions
and supplies. ,'
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SWEDISH CABINET
j. CRISIS POSTPONED

Stockholm, March 6.-via London
The fear that the Swedish cabinet
crisis was only postponed and not re-
moved by the promise of the ministers
o make another attempt to solve the
difficulties referred by King Gustav
n his request that their designations
,e reconsidered, can be read between
the lines Of press comment today. Even
newspapers supporting the govern
nent is this apparent, while the op-
,ositionp press Is openly skeptical of the
ability OF the present cabinet 10 cope
with the situation.
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oUMP's ATTORNEY GOES.

Kansas City. NO.. March 6.-Franlg
Walsh. attorney for Frederick Gump
Jr.. the Kansas City high school bay
who some months ago was alleged to
have been whipped by Harry K
Thaw In New York hotel. tonight
declared he would leave for New York
tomorrow night to attend the hearing
et Tbaw's extradition PROCEEDINGS
hat Mrs. 0unp, and her son prohabl,
rould accompany him was intimated
~ Mr.. Walsh.
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Tells Conception Of Underiy.
ing Basis Of Peace In In.
formal Talk.
POSTPONES DECISION
ON ARMING VESSELS i 3
Democracy Must Must Underly
Peace as Il Must Underly
Government He Says.

Washington. March 6.-There was NO
final decision today on whether Presi.
dent Wilson has the authority to arm
American merchantmen for defense
against German submarines. without
action by congress-. ~
Authoritative. intimations were given
that the president was seeking a way
to take the step on his own respon-
sibiltty, but would act only after, the
most mature dcliberation.
Washington March 6--President Will
son expressed in forceful Language his
disappointment over the sehate.s
failure to pass his armed neutrality
bill and discussed at length his con-.
ception Of the underlying basis of per.
manent peace. In an informal tank at
2, White House luncheon to members
Of the Democratic national committee.
President "Mad." aeisr
The president declared that he was
mad" over the attitude OF the little
group Of senators, who held up the
armed neutrality bill and indicated
that he hoped for better results if no
tried again to secure It's passage. Tho
present. he said. Is no time for mar.
tisnn OF factional considerations in In
ternal affairs, because the need that
America prove united in efforts to
safeguard It's interests Ii imperative.
He decried bitterness In public dis
Icussions OF the sltuati0n. ,.ssaA'
The underlying principles of dArnoc-
Eracy were declared by Mr.. Wilson 40
the only principles on which govern
ment canscndure and on which per-
.manent world peace can be attained.
He said the consent Of tho governed
must be behind governments.
Alsacs. Lorraine Exarsnie.
The president referred to the con-
dition OF Alsace Lorraine an typical OF
causes Of war which must be- avoided
II permanent peace Ii to be achieved,
Reiterating the hope that tho United
States will play q part In the building
up q structure for tho maintenance OF
permanent peace after the present war
he declared that such q peace can bo
founded only on just principles meet
Ing the aspirations Of the people OF
the world.
No stenographcr was present dubing
the presidents speech and Its text
was not made public. The lunch was
given In honor OF Vance c. McCor-
mick, chairman OF the Democratic
national committee and tho other
members who assisted in Mr.. Wilson'S
re election.
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Five Republicans and Five
!, Democrats Named BY Cau-
cuses Form Plans.
TWO-THIRDS SENATE
PREVENTS FILIBUSTER
Final Agreement on ResOlu-
tion Expected to Receive
Caucus Approval.

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Washington, March 6.-Senator
Wa'sh's contention that the senate
is not . continuing body and that
the senate o. the present congress,
therefore, can adopt its own rules,
was brought before the senate to.
day.
Action is deferred pending neoo.
tiatiens between Republicans and
Democrats which may rssuN in the
adoption Of a modified form Of clio.
turs acceptable TO both parties.
Senator Mysrs today said that he
sfavors = reasonable cloeurs rule
which would enable two .thirds Of
The senate to force a vote upon
msasurss. 80
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POTATOES STAND IDLE
EVADING COUNTY TAX

Cotton, CAL. March 6.-San Ber-
narrlino county authorities were seek
ing today to learn who owns the "a
carloads of potatoes found on n rail-
road siding here with, nothing to In
dicate the name Of the consignor OF
consfgnec. The authorities believed
the potatoes. said to be worth approxi.
mately $4,000. were shipped here
from some other county to evade the
tax assessment due last Monday.
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DELIBERATELY SANK
WAR-ROUND VESSEL

Florence, s. c.. March 6.-Captair
Johann II. klattenhoff and eight Of
ficers and men Of the German steamer
Lebenfels We're indicted by federal
court grand jury here today on charges
of having deliberately sunk the war.
bound Hansa line freighter In Charles.
ton harbor. February l. The indictmen,
charges the sinking of the steamer en-
dangered navigation. The cases will bt
called for trial tomorrow.
Captain Klattenhoff and the Officers
and crew are at liberty on bonds Of
$4,000 each.
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Washington. March 6.-Modification
Of the senate rules urged by President
Wilson to prevent future filibusters
like the one that killed the armed neu.
trality bill. virtually was agreed on to-
night by conference committee OF
10 senators. five Democrats and five
Republicans. named by the party eau :
cuses. l
The change proposed would put the
power in the hands of two. thirds of
the senator's present at any time to
shut Oft debate and prevent dilatory
tactics. The committee will meet
again tomorrow. probably before the
senate conyenes at noon. ana is ex-
pected to reach a final agreement on {,
resolution embodyinE this propose,
which was approved by the rules COM
mtttee several months ago. but which
never came up for action at the last
session.
Leaders championing the change ex-
pect the resolution to receive the nec-
essary caucus endorsement and to be
presented to the senate as soon as
possible for consideration and action
How such a proposal will be received
by the senator's opposed to any modi-
fication Of the present procedure.
which allows unlimited discussion,
none OF the conference committee
knew. E.
A ins.it,, NJ t1,o
favored the resolution considered IA
vorably by the conference committee
and Its approval by both parties. In
caucus undoubtedly would pave the
way for Its ultimate adoption. Both
party organizations working together
could make 1t uncomfortabae for any
small group Of senator's who might
undertake n filibuster.
B0th the cnucuscs did tho usual pre-
session business. and discussion in the
Democratic side developed some Wig
orous speeches in which there were
decided declarations about the prom
tnence the west played in the Demo-
cratic success last fall and the rec
ognition 1t should receive by the SEN
ate majority. Senator. Martin of Vir-
ginia was chosen unanimously as ma
jority. floor leader. but the trouble
started when the caucus took up the
election OF a president pro tempore.
Senator Salisbury declined to serve
again unless reelected. Friends of
Senator Walsh presented him as cam
didate. but the Montana senator fl
nally withdrew after plain talk about
recognition of the west and an an
swer from Senator Robinson Of Ar
kansas about the south. Senator James
Of Kentucky smoothed things over be-
fore adjournment with n conciliatory
talk. Senator Salisbury was elected.
The Republicans spent most OF their
time discussing cloture and 1t became
apparent that while most Of the IS
present were vigorously opposed to a
rule which would tie the hands OF the
minority completely. they might be,
willing to agree to milder form Of
restricting debate.
Some OF the Republicans said to-
night the president could get .he
armed neutrality bill through the sen.
ate in three days without amending
the rules II he would call n special
session.
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CONDEMNS F,L,susrea.

Nashville, Tenn. March 6.-The
house today adopted a resolution sim.
liar to the one adopted yesterday by
the senate denouncing the filibuster In
the senate which killed the armed neu-
|trality bill as ..contemptlble and little
short OF treason" The greaplutloq
urges congress to support fresid4nt
Wilson. 7s''s'.