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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
War Summary

Particularly heavy fighting has
been taking place between the
Germans and French on the west
ern front in which the Germans
gained successes along the Lnon-
Soissons road and in Champagne
and the French in the Verdun
sector where they penetrated the
enemy lines to the depth of two
thirds of mile on a mile and Il
half front.
Artillery duels and raiding oper-
ations characterize the fighting
between the British and German
forces along the Belgian front.
Because of strategic reasons, the
Russians have evacuated kalusz
and taken up positions south of the
Lomnica. Serious fighting is taxi
ing place here, the Germans cap
turing Novica but being driven
out i'll counter attacks. Heavy ar
tillery activity is taking place
around Riga, Dyinsk and Smorgon.
Along the Danube, Russian troops
captured the village of Dunaevec
and most of it's defenders.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
Loss Of 100000 Estimated
When Main Section Is
Destroyed.
BANK CASHIER HURT
BY FALLING TIMBER
Dynamite Used to Blow I'm
Buildings to Save Resi-
dent District.

Fire originating in saloon de-
stroyed the entire business section of
Drummond. 40 miles east of Missoula,
last night shortly after 10 O'Clock. The
damage was conservatively estimated
at 100000. Kenneth Wilson. assistant
cashier of the Drummond bank, was
badly injured while trying to remove
some furniture from building. 1t is
believed that heavy timber fell upon
him.
No Fighting Apparatus.
Lack of proper fire fighting apparat-
us is given as the principal reason for
the loss of the entire business Sec
ton. The city offered only small
hose cart but this soon proved to be
worthless and word was sent to Mis-
scula for a fire engine of the Northern
Pacific railroad. b., the time the fire
c 's;n. arrived the f.ye had gotten be-
yoEd control. .@s
Dynamite Is Used.
The prevent the fire from spreading
to the resident section Of the town,
large quantities of dynamite was used
to blow UP u row of small shacks in
the rear OF the business district.
1t was thought for a time that the
Northern Pacific depot, which lies just
across the street, would be destroyed
and more than 1000 gallons of gaso-
line was removed from the building by
the citizens and Northern Pacific
workmcn.
Call for Outside Help.
Calls for aid were sent to Missoula
and Deer Lodge but it was some time
before any assistance could reach the
burning city. From all the outlying
communities residents flocked in to
aid in fighting the fire that threatened
TO destroy every home IN the town.
The Buildings Destroyed.
At one end of the business section
was the Faust and Bassett store. The
firm was housed in a new brick build-
ing and held a stock valued at $4,000.
At the other end Of the block the Jens
MAIDEN store, similar in size, was To-.
Gated. Both of these firms suffered
a total loss. In between the two stores
were four saloons owned by Herbert
Whitworth. Patrick Calvin, Maurice
Jones and Wells Brothers. There was
also restaurant owned by Tong
Ching. Chinaman, and another owned
by Asa jenkins. A hotel owned by J.
II. Shannon was also consumed. There
were several other small stores. all of
which We're destroyed.
The furniture and supplies in the
postoffiee in the Faust and Bassett
building were saved. Some of the
stock of the stores was removed from
the buildings but a great portion was
destroyed.
Originates From Lamp.
According to several reports. the fire
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
Dry Weather Plays Havoc
With Hay and Grain Crop
All Ouer the Northwest
Reports From 81 Counties in Montana State Agricultural
College Show Poor Prospects for Dry Land Farmers
Washington, Idaho, Oregon Hit.

similar shower from around Moscow
and both of these districts expected
much Improvement in the yield to
ensue although it was still expected to
be not better than so per cent OF the
normal crop.
Flurries of rain were reported from
few points in Washington and Ore
gon. but temperatures around 100
rcigned in most districts.
According TO estimates ny Portland
grain men. who are receiving daily re-
ports. the average Of the yield for the
Pacific Northwest cannot exceed 80
per cent of normal. or a total OF ap-
proXinately 32,50O. 900 bushels.
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Trident Cement
Works B10u UD
Killing Three

Bozeman. July 17.--.F'rom an un-
known cause, 500 pounds of powdei
exploded at the plant of the Three
Forks Portland Cement company al
Trident, 35 miles west of here. about ]
o'clock this afternoon, instantly kill
ing Emery Thompson of Logan and
seriously iniuring seven others, two of
whom, Paul Rudelic and Tom Santan-
gcklo, died within a, few hours Mat
Novich and Dana Bradford are not cx-
pected to live and Nebrina Lily. Mike
Rupcic and Vie Durvich are in a crit
ical condition The chemist of the
plant has advanced the theory of
static discharge, aided by the heat of
the sun as the men were pouring pow
der from can into IA sack, when the
flash came.
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ROADS START. ON
RETRENJC Cf1NE:NTs

New York. July i7-Passcnger trains
representing iG,2G7.02S miles of trais
service year have been eliminated
by the railroads Of the country to fa :
cilitate maximum transportation oil
freight for successful prosecution E
the war, Fairfax Harrison. chairman
of the railroads war board. announced
tonight This was done Mr.. Harrison
pointed out, save man power fuel and
motive power to be applied to the
transportation of necessities. Cutting
off this volume of passenger service,
he asserted, will make available for
other purposes over l,1cO,O7O tons ol
coal"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
NEBRASKA LI1THERANS
PLEDGE LOYALTY

Omaha. July 17.-Twenty- seven pas
tors and heads of the nine branches of
the Lutheran church of America Of
ficially purged the church of the Ne
braska defense councils charges of
disloyalty to the nation In the war; at
meeting held here today when reso-
lutions We're adopted affirming the
loyalty of the church In America. The
ministers represented the 100000
Lntherans in Nebraska directly and
those OF the entire country Indirectly.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
FOR
NEXT WAR LOAN

New York, July 17.--Governors and
other officers of the federal reserve
banks of this city. Boston, Philadel-
phia, Richmond. Cleveland and Chi
cago, together with Liberty Loan COM
mittee chairmen and members from
those districts held an day meeting
here today to formulate plans for the
next war loan campaign. The meeting
is expected to continue through to-
morrow and recommendation then will
be filed with Secretary of the Treas
ui'y McAdoo.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
AND GERMANS
FIGHT DESPERATELY
Both Sides Record Gains in
Day Filled With Sanguin-
ary Battles.
BY Associated Preas.

There has been no relaxation in
the intensity Of the fighting be-
tween the French and Germans
on various sectors of the southern
line in France from the region of
Soissons eastward through the
Champagne and into the district
northeast of Verdun, centcring about
The famous hill 304.
Victories are recorded for both sides
for the Germans along the Laon-
Soissons road in the penetration and
destruction of French trenches, and in
Champagne where the forces of the
crown prince previously had been re-
pressed with heavy casualties. and for
the French in the Nerdun sector,
where they took enemy lines Oh Il front
OF mile and IA half to Il depth of
about two-thirds of a mile.
Disagree on Success.
The German success north of Mont
Teton in Champagne was obtained
through persistent counter attacks on
positions they had lost last Saturday
In which their losses had been ex-
tremely heavy. While Berlin asserts
that all the old German positions were
recaptured the Paris official COM
munication says the troops of the
crown prince only regained n footing
at certain points In the trench cle-
ments.
Intensive Air Fighting.
Artillery dnels and small operations
carried out by raiding parties con-
tinne to feature the situation on the
line where the British are facing the
Germans. Intensive air fighting is still
In progress In this region In the latest
Of which six German machines were
driven down and three others forced
down out of control by British airmen,
whose machines all returned safely.
Russians Evaeuate kalusx.
The Russians in East Galicia have
been forced for strategic reasons Ia
evacuate kalusz and take up positions
on the southern side of the Lomnica
lcontinned on Page Ffyc.l
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
ETNA ERUPTION \
SHORT But FAST

Catallea. Sicily, July 16.--Delaycd.)
The most recent eruption of Mount
Etna, although very brief, caused a
panic among the population of the
nearby districts in consequence of the
enopmus quantities of lava discharged,
which surpassed previous records.
The column of lava reached a heigltt
of $500 feet above the crater and i'll
s5 minutes the area for a mile around
was covered with lava, to a thickness
varying from 10 to 20 feet.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
REDFIELD ASKS
PRATT TO QUIT

Washington, July 17.-Dr. Edward e.
Pratt. chief of the commerce depart
ments bureau for foreign and domes-
tic commerce. resigned tonight at the
request Of Secretary OF the Interior
Redfield. No reason was announced,
but it IS known wide differences have
existed between Mr.. Redfield and his
assistant over the administration of
the export control clause of the cs-
pionage act.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18

price of $l.75 per bushel for No.
ment licensing to elevators. farm ma
chinery. factories, packing houses. coal
mines and dealers. fertilizer producers
and wholesalers of such products. and
government purchase and sale to se-
cure reasonable prices of fuel. wheat,
flour. meal. beans and potatoes only.
Voting TO essin Today.
Voting on these proposals and other
amendments is expected to begin to-
morrow. Among the first To come up
probably viii be that under discussion
today, restricting sale to the govern
fnent of products In which the volun-
teer advisers of the defense council
are personally interested. During to-
days debate many senator's urged leg
isiation to prohibit such government
representatives from selling their own
wares to the government.
Senator McKellar, Democrat, OF Ten.
lContinued on Page Five,l
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
SUNDAYS DRIVER
PAYS SPEED FINE

Portland, Ore. July 17.-While Rev.
William A. Sunday, evangelist and
Mrs. Sunday sat in their automobile
outside the court late today. William
Butterfield, their chaffeur, underwent
trial within ana was fined IS by Judge
John H. Stevenson for too fervent ef-
fort to get the Sundays across Broad
way bridge In fast time earlier in the
day.
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No Matter How Hot, Con-
struction Cannot Begin
Till Moneys Paid in.
SETTLE AT BANKS OR
MISSOULIAN OFFICE
Engineers Union Contrib
utes, With Personal Check
From H. C.. Carnall.

AS one hot, sultry day follows an
other, the streets of the Garden city
more and more grow to resemble the
dutsy stretches OF the Sahara, except
for a few minutes after the water
wagon has passed, and deeper and
deeper grows the longing for that long,
contemplated. but yet unconstructed
swimming pool, where Mr.. Common
People and his children may remove
the accumulation of dust and filth Of
hot day in comfort and safety
Money Must es Paid In.
Missoula people have been generous
! In subscribing to the fund, but 1t must
be remembered that the donations
must be paid in before the construction
of the cherished project con begin. A
large amount of money is still out
standing and until that is paid in, the
committee which Is to look after the
building of the swimming pool is
poWerless- to act. The pledges may be
paid at any of the banks in the city or
to II. r. Wilbur at The Missoulian
Publishing company's office. A total
of $9,475!95 has been subscribed to the
fund. but only $1,000 has been paid in
so far. And the coming of fall looms
only a few weeks in the offing.
Engineers Contribute.
The Engineers union led the field in
donations yesterday, turning in "a
check for $40, which was accompanied
by a personal check from the secre-
tary treasurer of the union, II. C. Car
nall, for IS. NJ. Adams, N. e. Wilson
and Madeleine Gallagher were the
other contributors Of the day.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18

6ozsman, July 17.-crop reports
received here by the Montana
State college from 81 counties out
Of the a in Montana, as prepared
by the agricultural agents, indi-
cate that crop prospects for the
dry farmer are poor. The agents
practically as a whole state that
spring crops are heading in many
instances too short to be cut BY
the binder and large percentage
are 30 badly burned that they will
not be worth harvesting They de-
port native pasturss ID getting
dry and the prospects for a hay
crop on non irrigated farms are
slight and If tbs coming winter is
a severe one. It will mean hard
times for livestock for lack Of
forage. Prompt rains, it is believed
would save some Of the crops. lr.
rigated crops are reported as do
ing we'll. Flax and wheat have
suffered tho most for lack Of rain.
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worked on the day shift today, which
is 12 per cent of the normal day force,
Men are coming into the district on
every train to find work. They are
first examined at Osborne Junction
Armed deputy sheriffs question all
strangers and take their names and
ask their business in Bisbee.
Nine More Are Jailed.
Globe. Ariz., July 17.-Nine more
strike leaders were Jailed In the Globe
Miami district today, bringing the to-
tai number arrested to 6S. Miners
wages advanced 10 cents per day
throughout the district today. despite
the fact that all the men are out on a
strike. Wages in the district are based
upon the Miami wage scale. which is
determined by the price Of copper. II
the miners were working now they
would receive $3.50 per day. the high
est wages ever paid in the Globe.
Miami district,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Ninety was the highest the ther-
mometer could climb yesterday, and II
was high enough. A partly obscured
sun, the first time for many days.
aided In making the day endurable.
., yes. and there was promise of rain
but only a promise. A few drops
were driven ahead of a dust storm
that sifted dirt through the window
cracks, and that was all. Better luck
another time.
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ON WAY TO CAMP,

Versailles, July ia convoy of
American automobiles passed through
here today on their way to the new
camp assigned to the American troops,
Most Of the cars were decked with
roses.
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Only Half a Crop.

Portland. Ore, July 17.--Reports
from the wheat districts of eastern
Oregon, Washington and Idaho today
showed the crisis regarding the con-
dition of the crop scarcely ameliorated
A hard, brief rain was reported from
the Lewiston. Idaho, district, and Il
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
READY 10 PUT DRAFT WHEELS IN MOTION
The Weather

Montana-Fair Wednesday and
probably Thursday; slightly cooler
in east Wednesday; cooler in west
Thursday.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-18
Compromise in Senate on
Food Measure IS in SiQht
Bipartisan Conferences Of Leaders Formulating PROPOSE
sition Which Will Remove Many Of Basic
Objections to Bill.

Washington 17Sentiment
of
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SUBSCRIPTION BLANK

to contribute s.. for the purpose of building
municipal swimming pool in Missoula. give this
money with the understanding that If sufficient
amount is not secured to construct such pool NV
subscription shall be null and void.
Address .-..--.
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tcontinued on Page Six,
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
To All U. 3. =. and s. M. T. and Juve
niles Of the Colorado Jurisdiction
RAPIDLY RISING IN MUSIC.

Miss Bell d'Autremon of Denver,
presented Miss Cleo Irene Hobson In
a private piano recital August 3rd. be-
fore some of Denver's best musical
critics, all of whom paid the young
lady high compliment for her touch
and technic in the rendition of some
very dif1cult selections. Miss Cleo
is Denver product and we all most
certainly feel proud Of her. The young
artist played from the compositions,
"Koellinz's Hungarian Rapsodie;
Bethoven's Sonato Op. 26; Prelude in
C. Minor, "Springtime"; Hexentanz"
and ITO a Wild Rose"
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
the Capitol Petroleum Company to
The Securities Finance & &InveStmentCO.
PhoneM Maine FISCAL AGENTS AND NAIL TO
FRED S. BURTON, 1887 Arapahoe St., Denver Colo.

Mrs. Carrie Mec,ain, Of 2ss3 Wei
ton Street, 10 to be congratulated for
the splendid manner In which she has
handled the Juvenile Department OF
the American Woodmeu. She was ap-
pointed organizer less than three
weeks ago and In that time she has
succeeded In enrolling fore than 80
boys and girls Of the best families OF
Denver In that Department. Satur-
day. August 9Th, the tent was set up
mid areat enthusiasm. The exercises
closed with Ice cream and cake for
the little ones. Tho tent starts on
with q handsome treasury and every
thing points toward tts success.
Neiohbor Meciain reports that she
confidently expects over one hundred
members In her tent before the snow
hies.
The best eltizens should give her
encouragement
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

wANTED-Colored men to pick po-
tatoes. $3.50 per day. room and board.
Transportation one way. Also good
woman cook, $1,000 per week. Wife
Of some man coming to work pre-
ferred. For information address T.
H. Anderson, p O. Box 122, Monte
Vista, Colo.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Mrs. H. C. White of Kansas City.
Kans., while enroute to Colorado
Springs, stopped for q few days visit
with Mrs. Abernathy. She. in COM
pany with Mrs. A. NJ. Ward, were
pleasant callers at the Star Monday.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Mrs. Lucy Coleman and Mrs. G. T.
Coleman, Marshall. Tex. made an ex
tended visit south Saturday, stopping
at Littleton, Fort Logan and. Cngle-
,. wood.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Midsummer Fste and Flower Car
nlval At ne Nssro Woman's Club
Home Avs. -, under auspices Of the
n. A. A. G. ?.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Mr. and Mrs. Fowler of Hot Springs,
Ark, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley of Little
Rock, Ark, Miss Neal of Little Rock
are the house guests of Rev. c. A.
Miller and wife, 271O California ST.
The Indianapolis Recorder reports
that Mrs. Edith Bray Settles of Chi
cago is visiting Mrs. c. M. Stewart
of AIS W. Pratt, of that city.
NOTICE!
To All U. 3. r. and s. N. T. and Juve-
niles Of the Colorado Jurisdictions:
You and each of you are hereby
notified that DIR. ]. H. P. Westbrook
at Room 25 Goode Block, Denver, Colo
RADIO, has been appointed Grand Medi-
cal examiner for the Colorado Juris-
diction and All Lodges and Temples
are instructed to send their applica-
tions and medical examiners certifi-
Gates to him Before an individual can
become a member of the order their
certificate must be approved by the
Grand Medical Examiner.
(Signed) E. v. CAMMEL,
Grand Master
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

IF ! KNEW YOU.
'Tis seldom we would disagree.
But never having clasped your hand
Both often failed to understand
That each intends to do what's
right
And treat each other honor bright
How little to complain there'd be.
II knew you. and you knew me.
By Max. B. Ginsburg. Secretary Of
THE SILVER PLUME CONSOLI-
DATED MINING COMPANY, Suite
1331Foster Building. Denver. Colo.
Come up and let US get acquainted!
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

The Nineteen seventeen
statistics of American Busi-
ness places Petro l e u m
Third on the List Of Uncle
Sans great industries.
Everywhere Petroleum 10
making history in man
kinds Twentieth Century
achievements.
In every line of CONNER
cial activity--on the farm
in the city.-on the sea-
Petroleum is performing
vital functions in the de-
velopment of modern civil
ization.
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GERMAN FACTORIES
Continued from First Page.)

marked on the back. "Tick"t inr on"
dreSs' shirt given JANUARY t, 1871. and
handed me 4 card emitting me 10 ON"
shirt
This is the process one mus; follow
in all German cities today if one
wishes TO buy clothing of any sort.
Should one desire Il pair OF stockings.
shoes, gloves. Shirlwaist$. suit of I'M
Gerwear. or anything else. one mus
20 20 the MAGISTRATE. explain lhe n''-
ceSSity and have it recorded on The
citv magistrates card.
The number of these articles which
op. can obtain depends entirely upon
the officials issuing the tickets. Al
one time no one can buy more thhil
TWO pairs Of stockings. or w" hanu'
kcrrhiefs or thre" towels. or. one Shlr''
or TWO collars. Raw materials in Ger
many arr 80 scarce that the govern.
mcnt is compelled 70 limit the sale oi
all clothing. ,r
cotton and wool supplies have long
ago b,.n exhausted. New clothes wh'rh
have. hc"u mLd" 'lurli-r IN" last "''
haze b"cu manufactured from '''.''''
and wool yarn mad'' 81 TaTS. re- gov
..ruuent buys every possible Stl'ch :.
old ,lo;hiu. sends Il - government
bureau, wh"r. he wool IN ~" So:
meuts is separated from III" cation. a''
material is pillN'u thH pieces. 't'' ="
and cotton ar. h!.achrd or dyed hi""k.
and cotton and wool yarn and thread "r'
made from these scraps. N"thInS co.
10 waste. From this Sccnn! haiiH yarn
u,.w ur,rrw,,Hr. shirts. WnW"nS Hi'i
mems suits ana nr"rcoatS ar mat. h'''
tn. material naturally is OF Il very i'""'
quality. Last October | purchased W.
heavy suits ~: wooden underwear. wh,'t
In. less than six weeks wore tEll "f i"l"S
and pulled out nt SHAPE. Those garments
were. ,ua,I. from old wool and cotton
and cost $50 each.
Because ::l"St ~ tho workers In rae
tories have been nlohi,i2.d. only SUI
:iri.u; Cluthiu, establishments NJ" being
op.-atcd 20 supply absolute necessities.
In COLOGNE. whore th" largest ro.Sr'
factory in TN" world is located; init :
wear for SnlCicrS is mring made. IAn
big silk v"ivr, mills in Cologne. which
II, peace timrS supplied great portion
~ the American velvet are now mann
featuring inp"r and Irvine. Because or
the SCARCITY Of naN. twine Of all Kinds
is being made from Did paper.
The factories OF Germany are starry
ing more than the people are. For over
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-30
COME PREPARED TO
BUY A RUG

For when YOU see the great con-
fusion Of beautiful rugs, you will
want one. Come whether YOU are
ready now to purchase a rug or
not. We'll deliver any one immc-
diately if YOU want it so, or if Won
are not yet ready to use it, we'll
put it in guaranteed-safe storage
for You without extra charge.
Come while the selection is full I.
The Terms at the prices quoted is
CASH at time of purchase. Our
regular prices are under the market.
At these reduced prices the values
are extraordinary.
If you desire to take advantage Of
our liberal and modern terms Of
credit, we will gladly take your or
der for anything in the carpet and
rug department at regular marked
prices.