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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
AMERICAN FL0T|lLA OF TORPEDO BOATS HELP
ALLIED NAV|ES POLICE EUROPEAN WATERWAYS;
HUSkERS GO IN VANGUARD OF TROOPS TO FRANCE
English Admiralty Announces
Presence of Yankee Fight
ing Craft on Other Side
of Atlantic Ocean.

London, May l6.-The admiralty
today announced the arrival of Amer
lean destroyers in British waters.
The following announcement was
given out:
"The British admiralty states that
a fotilla of United States destroyers
recently arrived in this country to CO.
operate with our naval forces in the
prosecution of the war"
Beatty Congratulates Mayo.
Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty.
commander of the British grand fleet,
has sent the following message to Ad-
miral Henry T. Mayo, commander of
the United States Atlantic feet:
The grand fleet rejoices that the
Atlantic fleet now will share i'll pre-
serving the liberties of the world and
maintaining the chivalry of the sea"
Admiral Mayo replied:
"The United States Atlantic feet
appreciates the message from the
British fleet and welcomes oppor
tunities for work with the British feet
for the freedom of the seas"
Censor Withholds News.
Washington, May 16.-Dispatch Of
American destroyers to British wa
ters has been withheld under the vol
untary censorship at the request OF
the Navy department..
No announcement of the exact po-
sitions of the ships or their names
or their number will be made. The
destroyer hotilla is Americas first
contribution of military power to the
alliance against Germany and is COM
manded by Rear Admiral Sims. Ul-
timatcly the entire American de-
stroyer fotilla will be sent to Eu-
rome
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Miss Rankin Strikes
Parliamentary Snaq

Washington, May l6,-Rcprcsenta-
tive jeanette Rankin, congresswoman
from Montana, struck her first parlia-
mentary snag today in the house.
Miss Rankin was standing in front
OF the speakers desk with others who
had not answered tn, roll call on the
motion to recommit the army bill
when she attempted to cast her vote.
Were you in the hall and listening
when your name was called:" asked
Speaker Clark.
No" replied Miss Rankin.
Then you cannot vote" said the
speaker.
Miss Rankin retired to her seat
The speakers decision was in ac-
cordancc with the rules OF the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Wilson Suggests House
Committee on Suffrage

Washington, May i6.-President
Wilson has written letter to Repre-
sentative Pou OF the house rules COM
mittee, suggesting that the creation of
a special i puse committee on woman
suffrage might be wise act of pub
lie policy.
The president said he had no de-
sire to interfere with such matters,
but pointed out that lie had been told
that an approval by him Of the idea
might resIl! in creation OF such a
committee In his letter he did not
oeal with The merits OF the woman's
suffrage question.
The senate already has such 2 COM
mittee,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Supply Of Cans for Beans
And S0upS Is Now Cut off

Washington, May l6.-American
consumers will have to deny them
selves canned beans and canned
soups for a time. The War Can
committee, comprising tin plate max
ers, can manufacturers, Gamers and
government officials, today an
nounced that the shortage of tin
makes it imperative that cans be sup
piled only to packers of perishable
foods.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Adjutant General Hall Says
Without Doubt Nebraska
Soldiers Will Be Chosen to
Go With First Army.

Lincoln, May l6.-Thc Nebraska
No,;o,,, o,o.J ,,;, ,,;.hor+ do,h.
for, mart of ,he fret exrod;t;o, IN
ho so,+ "a rrrooo Thor, q s,ch
Close censorship al s'ate heauquar-
tiers OF the guard that nearly every
thing of a military nature is kept Sc
cret but this much information has
Laas .,,al, a,.,,;S "'
eseh hlaue puoie'
Ihe Nebraska troops may be sent
to southern camps to get ready and
from there he sent to the front
Guards, Present strsrsth
=, - IT.. ~,
III olue' 'I!at 'ne NEBRASKA guata
@ l.ay ~ ge ieLI ul'yI up TO war s'fehgtn
anu tI'uS DC ao'e TO take advantage
VI tle opp, opPUr tul''!y 10 get Ill aclion
es',y' 1t VIII DC necessary 70 recruit
up ,, Ihc present guard 10 4'l'% men
", w eil neal .oinp,o1eu ! noo 'nc 'egiinch,s
,I;, Ml'i to','Pose wv men eacn' inc held
Sospi,'i Spni seNe'.'y-elen' men ana inc
III ~..--I -. -.--,
ny oe1 eud' u dt present comprises
oNei ''oou.
statement oy HAIL.
dl nan To-Day issued the ioi-
'oWrhs H.I,ls Statement; E,
od,.i 'te f Nd.'ohal nuard VIII uAdoubt-
.y .u.y ioi,h part OF 'he hrst cxpedi-
',o, " ''e European tneater OF war
u,iuel .ne present proposed plans put
III oiuel " place. mat organization IN
,eauiness ,es;l1; II wlll require intensive
u sii'il.s anu iillneu,ate recruitment to
Mar s'rehstl'' which IS ioo men per
'onIPahy' nIf :,
II lor any reason there should not
De enough Volupteer enlistmGtS i'll
the National Guard TO bring il To the
nrecr,;keJ et.o,o,L d. &c -.
'''N"s'"' ouih>'oiit iiuii-
OCT OF Inc unOfganlZcd militia Tor
men not in the SerVlCe) between the
apcS of 12 aud AZ sbo,,td ho Jraf,nJ
80 ~ "',o - ohou'u w oidilSu
10 nldke up lnlS dehclenCy
The present duty of the National
Guard IN ,,,,rd;,or ,Lo ,,,II;c i'll,
-, '"e P"o"~ h,sh-
ways, etc, VIII soon come to a close
and the stern reality of co,Iipping, or
r,,;,;,c, ,,J ro,r.,,;,. ~ .:
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Gardner Leaves Congress
To Enlist in the Army

Washington, May l6.-Rcpresenta-
tive Gardne.' Of Massachusetts has re-
signed from congress to enter the
army.
Mr.. Gariner has been one Of the
most activ: figures IN the movement
for military preparedness and was a
member OF the ways ard means COM
mittee. He has been ordered to active
duty as a 'eservc officer.
He is tlc first member Of either
house to quit congress for military
service in the present war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
NEBRASKANS INd0VERSEAS ARMY;
U.S.. WARSHIPS IN BRITISH WATERS
u. S. Loans Hundred
Millions to Russia

Washington, May l6. - The
government today made its first
loan to Russia, Sl00,000,00O,
bringing the amount thus far ad-
vanced to the allies up to $685..
100000.
The money loaned to Russia
was made available for its pur-
chases OF supplies in this country
and was deposited to its credit in
the federal reserve banks. To-
days loan marks the formal entry
of Russia as a participant in the
$4,000, 100000 credit to be placed
at the disposal of the allies.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
KELLY TAKEN TO
LOGAN JAIL BY
SAER|FF'S men
Extraordinary Interest of At.
torney General of Iowa in
ViI|iSCa Tragedy Attracts
Wide Attention.
BULLETINS,

Logan, Ia, May 16-(Special
Telegram REV. L. G. ]. Kelly,
charged with Villisca murders,
arrived here this morning, in
care of Sheriff Dunn. Kelly was
placed in the Logan Jail. He
stood the trip well and was self
possessed.
Red Oak, Ia, May 16.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.--Sheriff R. A.
Dunn, IT,, and County Attorney
Oscar Westrand left here by au-
tomobile at 6 o'clock this morn
ing for Logan, Ia, taking with
them to ,he Harrison county Jail
Rev. L. G.. ]. Kelly, charged with
the Vilhsca ak murders. Mr..
Kelly was accompanied by his
wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
King George Honors the
Memory of Joseph Ch0ate

New York, May l6.-Thc following
message was received today from
King George by Mrs. J. II. Choate,
whose husband, the former 4mbassa-
dor to England, will be buried tomor-
row
THE queen and are much dis
tressed to hear of the sudden death of
Mr.. Choate. whom we knew so we'll
and regarded with strong feeling Of
friendship and respect. My people
will join with me in mourning the loss
OF your husband, who always proved
himself to be true friend to my
country"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Alleged Reasonable
Pamphlets Are Seized

Indianapolis, May l6.-Federal au-
thorities visited the socialist head
quarters in this city and obtained
several thousand copies of pamphlets
alleged TO be reasonable. The ac-
ton was taken yesterday, but did not
become public until today. The PAM
phlcts condemn the war
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Drops SI.4Oa
Barrel in -Four Daus

Minneapolis, May 16.-Thc
price of first clear -four was
quoted at $3.50 by local millers
today, which is $l.40 below Sat-
urday's price. Fancy patents
were IS cents lower, at $3.50,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
Germans ExpeI Population
Of Belgian Town Of Menin

Amsterdam Via London), May IS.
The Handelsblad says the Germans
have expelled the civil population of
the town of Mcnin, Belgium
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-17
KAISER ATTACKS
With men TAKEN
FROM RUSS Line
Decentralization of SIav Army
and Withdrawal of German
Forces From East Front
Being Felt in West.

The decentralization of the Russian
army and the consequent withdrawal
of German forces from the eastern
front are having their effect in France.
The heavy reinforcement of men
and guns, which Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg has been able to throw
into the defense of his sorely battered
lines have, for the time being at least,
caused a deadlock which the most
furious efforts of the British and
French have failed to break.
The soldiers in the Russian ranks
evidently have the bit in their teeth
and it remains to be seen if there is
a hand strong enough to check them
from bringing about practical an
archy.
German Attacks Fail.
Heavy German attacks in the Aisnc
sector have been repulsed with san
culinary losses, and where the Ger
mans temporarily broke through they
, were driven out and lost ground re-
gained, according to Paris.
Exceptionally heavy losses" were
inflicted on the German troops which
were sent against the British between
Gavrelle and the Scarpe river, says
British headquarters The British ad-
vaTced posts were forced back by the
Germans, but the latter were driven
out OF the ground they had gained al
most Immediately.
Agree on Three Points.
The government and the radicals
who have been hampering its activities
have reached an agreement on three
important points and cabinet recon-
struction has been inaugurated.
Following the publication of impor-
tant cabinet changes, including the
retirement OF Professor Paul n.
Milukof, foreign minister, from the
cabinet, the official news agency is
sued this statement:
The three cardinal points upon
which the government, the executive
committee of the Duma and the coun-
Gil OF workmcn's and soldiers dele
gates have agreed are:
THE unity of the allied fronts;
"The fullest confidence Of the revo-
lutionary democracy in the recon-
structcd cabinet;
"A plentitude OF powers for the
government"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
VALLEY RAISERS
TO SHIP CATTLE
Will Have to Sell Steers Be
cause Of High Price Of
Hay This Year.
SHIPMENT THIS WEEK
Fourteen Carloads to Leave
Stcvensville for Chicago
StOckyards.

Stevcns,iilc. NOV. - Special
Fourteen carloads % cattle Will leave
Stcvensvillc Thursday for tho Chicago
stockyards. Three local stockmcn are
making the shipment. II. r. Hooper
is sending 10 carloads Of feeders. w.
NJ. Hooper three carloads Of fat steers,
and !. ". Turner one carload Of feed
ers. These three men and WILDER
Cook will accompany the train.
Cattl: in large numbers are being
disposed Of throughout the valley. The
high price Of ha. is given as the :ea
son. Cattle are about the same price
they We're one year ago. and hay is
twice as high.
At this time last year alfalfa hay
could be bought at from 50 to ~ per
ton. Now il brings from SO to IS.
Stochnen here say that it takes two
tons Of hay to feed n steer thrG,s,l. a
moderate winter Last winter. being
exceptionally long and cold. toor n he
hay than that. The present r1.sl to
get rid of stock cattle may be account
ed for OH the score that storknlen
are not anxious to take n chauce on
another raise in hay prices.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
CALL STRIKE PENALTY
CLAUSE "INFAMOUS'1
Mother Jones Urges Min
ers Learn to Use Guns.

Kansas City. Nov. i3.-Threc hun
dred delegates representing the coal
miners Of three southwestern districts
Of the United Mine Workers Of Amer
lea in convention here considering
whether to accept the automatic
penalty clause" insisted by II. 4. Car
field, federal fuel administrator. today
adopted resolutions characterizins the
clause as "unwarranted' and In
famous"
4 rejection OF the clause in favor of
the recently signed Kansas City
agreement" 1t is believed. would lac
followed by the almost immediate
calling of Il strike throughout the three
districts.
Mother Jones made the principa
speech Of the afternoon. urging her
boys" to educat. themselves, to Or
ganize their women and to be loyal to
their country. At the same time she
advised them to enter the national
guard and learn how to fight and
handle a gun that they might be pre-
pared to defend their interests against
unscrupulous Interests"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14

EXEMPTION BOARDS
ASKED TO SPEED UP
~roWder Wants Summarize
ton Of Draft Data.

Helena. NOV. 13.---Aujutant General
ircenan has been asked by Provost
Marshal General crowder to have all
local exemption boards in the state
speed UP OH the preparation Of the
sulnlla rizatiOn data relating to the
first draft. General crowdcr says Ii
is Of the utmost Importance that this
iata be compiled and forwerdcd to
Washington at the earliest hour. He
asks local boards. If they need extra
clerical help. to appeal to patriotic
nen and women - assist.
!. His letter to local boards states that
districts with registration OF 1000
should have the date complied in three
lays: in districts with registration
If 1000 to 5000 in six days: in dis
riots from 3.OGp to 5000 in ten days.
md In districts over o,oo0 in two
weeks.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
Bitter Root Exhibit
TO Leave for Spokane

Stevensvillc, NOV. 13.-Spccial. -
Arrangements are completed for the
Bitter Root apple display at the Spo
kane apple show which begins next
Monday. j. L. Shoudy of Hamilton
will accompany the shipment of apples
and sec that the boo,h is properly
arranged before the show opens. +.
&. Mathews of Florence. one of the
trustees Of the Spokane show, will
leave on Sunday, accompanied by MR..
Mathews aud Miss Bertha Sheriff Of
Stevensville, who has been chosen
Princess Bitter Root" in the pageant
which accompanies the apple show.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
UNTOLD WEALTH
LEADS TO JAIL
Imaginary P0ssess0r Of Mil.
lions COnfesses to False
Pretenscs.
SENTENCED AT BUTTE
Realizes Funds on Coming
Division of Bogus Els
~. tate in England.

Butte, Nov. Ia Special. -"DuctOr
j. Harvey Jackson. mental possesso,
Of untold millions. today pleaded gull
" in district court to getting none,
from Mrs. c. II. Butcher. matron ..
the Paul Clark home. by false pre-
lenses Jackson. who is in the neigh.
borlood Of 20 years old. came to Butte
last winter with story about Il for
tune which read very much like tla
Of Eugene Sue In his Wandering
jew" 1t was that 200 years ago. il
Jackson in England left some money
that was to be used i'll the way OF loans
to enable working people to acquire
their own homes. They were given
long time to pay aud principal and
interest were botn to be rcinvested the
same way. This was to be continued
by his executives and their successors
for two centuries. and then the estate
was to be divided.
The two centuries having gone. the
money was to be divided among all the
jackson descendant in proportion to
their nearness Of kin. According to
the doctor the fortune had grown
tn the 200 years until il amounted
to nearly a quarter billion. His part
was to be about sG.0OO,OOO Al that
stood in the way of quick distribution
was to find few more Jacksons Of
the blood and find out where they
came In.
There being none in his family cx-
cept himself ana his wife. their only
child having died. he wanted to adopt
some nice young girl, also he wanted
In filaI at hSr for fEn III 1.i},tt
ton Of his coming wealth.
This threw him in contact with
Mrs. Buchcr, who volunteered to assist
the aged phlanthrophist and his de-
sire for the uplift He was short Of
money at tho time. but had several
drafts on down south banks II Mrs
Buchcr would cash one Of several
hundred She could give him couple
hundred and devote the rest to char
ity. She gave him Il couple Of hundred
and sent the draft through the hanl
for collection. II came back dis.lon-
ored. Inquiry lcvclJlcd the fac, tina,
other cOnfilinG people had done the
sA1oe thiNAh ~~~~~ ! 80 3
While they were finding this out.
the doctor went to Great Falls.
where he induced a girl Of about 20 H.
marry him on the strength of his
prospects of fortune. They We're mar
ricd in the morning and came Il once
to Butte. On stepping from tie train
the man VAS arrested. He has heeii
IN Jail ever since. awaiting trial. The
Young bride went back to her people.
There wasn't any other Mrs. ia ,ksnn,
so far as known.
jackson was found to have put in
time at Deer Lodge for II somewhat
similar offensc. committed in Gallat
in county about ten years ago. che
county attorney agreed to drop the
charge of prior conviction and let
Jackson plead guilty to the latest
crime.
Judge Dwyer sentenced him to
states prison for not less than one
and not more than two years.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
DAUGHTER GAVE
AGED MOTHER
v|VOL
Now She is Strong and
Better Every Way.

Pitman \ IL suffered from q
weak. run down condition SO | could
not get around to do my usual light
duties. for | am - years of age and
past hard work. My daughter brought
me q bottle Of vinol and asked me to
try 1t. and after taking two bottles |
have 4 good appetite rest we'll at
night and am stronger and better In
every way."-Mrs. +. Anderson, Pit
man. \. J.
W. wish every feeble. aged man
ard woman in this vicinity wonl. JUS.
Try this constitutional cod liver and
iron tonic on our guarantee to return
their money il it fails to benefit. TGI
ntula is on every bottle.
For sale by Missoula Drug CO.. q.
+. Peterson. and all the best drug
stores in every town and city In the
country.--Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
Commission Holds Up 6. n.
Proposed Schedule Change

Helena, Nov. l3.--Thc state railwa y
commission withheld It's approval to-
day of the proposed time card changes
by the Great Northern railway after
they had been laid before It. The rail :
road announced that because Of war
conditions. service would be curtailcd
IN this state. Trains 8 and 4. under
the proposal. would be discontinued in
some parts Of the state and replaced by
locals. The railway says 1t is short Of
equipment and must cut down. The
commission will give its decision later
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
AT A GLANCE.

Hamilton DR.. and Mrs. McGrath
returned home Tuesday morning from
the east where they have been visiting
for the past three months.
John Tyler spent Sunday with his
parents. returning to HOzernan M,n-
day, where he will resume his studies
in the agriculture college.
John Dawes returned to Mlssoula
Monday. where he is Il student at .ns.
university. after spending Il few IlY:;
with friends and relatives.
4. Peterson. William Robert $,
George Murray and Russell Fitzgerald
will leave on q hunting trip Wednes-
day up The Skalkaho country, expect
ing to be gone a week or ten days.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
Mar Eyr
Dog Hated Autos; Died
for His Principles

Los Angeles. Cal-Jack hated
automobiles. md he voiced this
detest3tion in no gentle tones. For
several weeks past he has sta
toned himself at Eighth and
Broadway am With persistent
barking attempted to incapacitate
each machinS that sped by him.
A stre.h sweeper found Jack ~
ing In tl4s gutter. He had barla.d
at his laA !atachine and had passed
into dog paf'adise, martyr TO his
conscientious convictions
Jack wat a yellow cur and had
no known bwner. but he was Il ia
lnilsar figure to nearly every one
in the city.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
Kidney Trouble Often Causes
Serious backache

When Your back aches. and your
bladder and kidneys seem to be dis
ordered, go TO your nearest drug store
and get a bottle of DIR. kimcr's
swamp Root. It Is n, physicians pre-
scription for ailments of the Kidneys
and bladder.
It has stood the test of years and has
reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases
This preparation So very effective
has been placed on sale everywhere
Get II bottle. medium or large size, at
your nearest druggist
However. If YOU wish first to test
this preparation send ten cents to DIR
kilmer 4 Co, Btnghamton, \. Y, for a
sample bottle When writing be sure
aud mention The Missoulian and Sen
tinpl
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
Importance Of Agents

After the careful merchant has
satisfied himself aa 70 the standing
Of the companies, lie should next
consider the knowledge and chafae-
ter Of the agent 10 whom he in
trusts his business. In tn. eyes Of
the company this man Ii the mer-
chants friend and representative,
ard is expected Ia make all insur-
aa.G DEALINGS satisfactory. and 10
see that all policies are correctly
written. This Is Us il should be-
for the majority Of insurers know
little about The business of insur-
ancc, hence they select SOMEONE in
whom they have confidence and
rely upon him. and this confluence
should hc upheld.
The agents who have then names
signed to the accompanSinc advert
tisement are all business men of
the highest order aud will take good
care of any business that is entrust-
ed to them.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
Insurance
FROM THE
Standpoint
OF THE
Merchant

Insurance Indemnify is
the result OF 4 contract,
whereby for a stipulated
consideration, called a pre-
mium, one party under
takes to indemnify the
other against loss by GER
tain risks. That is to say
a merchant lnSures his
house or his merchandise
against loss by fire. Keep
ing money IN your sock IS
good as far as it goes, but
a reliable bank is much
safer, and more convent
emf, the same consldera-
ton should be given to
other valuable property It
is better to place your faith
in some good old-llne tire
company than to trust en-
tirely to i Waterman.
Faith aud trust are very good III
their WAY, hnt as man proposes
and God dispnses,' the merchant
must use the most reliable inaein-
nlfying elements placed at his dis
posal II he wishes to hc culnpensat-
ed for losses by fire or casualties.
Hence 1t IL of the utmost impnr
lance 10 merchants that they be
furnished with the most reliable In
delnnlty, otherwise commerce can
not be carried on safely 10 any
great extent
This beng the cage what class
of protection should the merchant
place his faith IN? Experience
teaches that for Indemnity against
LOSSES from fire the reliable old
lin. stool. Insurance companies ire
the most satisfactory, They are tho
old world wide indemnifsme com
panies and the souree 10 whom the
mere liant must look for reimburse
nent from fire loss.s
II til" insurance companies are
to tehahtlitate the merchant after
the cnntlagratian, they must be al
lowed to grow To proper proper
iinn3. and should be permitted to
charge adequate rates TO enable
them TO meet their losses. The
careful buyer ol Indemnity. espe-
ctally fire indemnity. should also
carefully scrutinizc the sworn state
ments "f the companies as made TO
the insurance department Of the
state: particularly rs Ia their loss
paying power. which consists, as all
merchants should know. nf but cap
ital ana "urpii.'
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
State Fuel Head Prevents
Coal Famine in Glasgow

Helena. NOV. IA threatened coal
famine in ella sgUw has been avcrted by
the prompt action of State Fuel Ad-
ministrator W. j. Swiudlehurst who
succeeded in securing equipment from
the Great Northern railway. 1t is now
believed the situation will promptly
b., relieved.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-14
SEVERE CUT IN HEAD.

Steyensville. Nov. l3.--Special. -
James }. Shea yesterday received Sc
we're cut in his forehead when he MAS
struck by "A jack screw. which slipped
from under a hay baler he was trying
to raise. He received medical atten-
ton at once mad is able to be up today.