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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15
SKIS

A pale new moon hung in the western ssky
Above the banners of retreating Day.
Almost 1t seemed golden aeroplane
To spy on Night. pursuing from the east
The summit elm where stood sent out
An endless shadow from the light, SO faint
1t was a dimming breath Of amethyst
Upon the mirror of the wind-swept snow.
The world. I thought, had never been still:
I heard the tinkle of blown Ice chip,
The crack of frozen bark within the tree
AS with the night the days thaw stiffened up,
The faint. far baying OF a village dog:
But other sound was not, except the wind,
Viewless and chill, forever rushing by.
Below my feet the pasture dropped away
With white capped boulders strewing 1t, a long
Descent to that toy barn and tiny house
That Struggled warmly by the valley road,
Behind hcmock screen ! pulled my cap
More firmly down about my ears, drew In
One last deep breath of stinging air. and slipped
BY skis across the rim: then farewell breath.
And almost vision, too, tears roller down
My cheeks while past my face the rivon air
Tore by and all the hillside flew to meet
My flying figure. with low missed song
The song of rapid runners ceaving snow!
A moment only. and the barn appeared
Looming beside me, that had been a toy.
stem with all my strength. squirt Of snow
And through the gate. where ran the road
Sedate and level past the valley farms.
Far up above the lonely hill
My summit elm sentineed the ridge.
A toy tree children might take out and stand
Beside their soldiers the play room floor.
Walter Prichard Eaton.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

tribution Of Seeds The most sensible bulletin re-
ceived in The Muscular office from the publicity
blank paper. other contributions from this de-
partment have been mainly along the line Of some
funny story or other about goat owned by Marine
Jones and even il printed would have served in no
way to convince the youth of this country that
naval service was desirable vocation.
The extravaganza Of our government along many
lines is unbelievable and it will continue until the
people demand Of their representatives that these
loose ends be taken up and the federal moneys ex-
pended with some regard for value received.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15
JAPANESE ROYALTY
PAY GUTHRIE HONOR

Toxic, March 13.-The presence Of
Prince and Princess Nashimoto. per-
empress, and several other princes and
princesses of royal blood at the funeral
services today for the late George w.
Guthrie, American ambassador to
Japan, added to the imposing tribute
paid to the late diplomat by the jap
anese court. The services were held
at the Trinity Episcopal cathedral.
The cabinet members Of the privy
council and high military and naval
officers attended the services.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15
GARDEN SEEDS.

How long will it be until congressman decide that
the money of the United states is of much value
as their cwn that its waste garden seed and un-
read literature is not of gaining prestige
with their constituents and that if poll were taken
1t would be found that the people would rather see
the money diverted into some useful channel OF
governmental expenditure?
When one considers the millions Of tons of
printed matter issued by the government since it's
inception and the fact that it has served greater
unitarian purpose than to build the morning fires
it leaves little to wonder about the increasing
popular sentiment for greater economy. 1t was
understood last year that several Of the congress-
men had refused to squander the nations funds by
deluging their constituents with the yearly pack
ages Of garden seed but it is evident that this
practice has not yet been thrown into the discard
Some wonderful results have been achieved by
those who have planted the governments seed
Packages marked onions have produced some vege-
tables greatly resembling our old friend the ruta.
baga and many an amateur xardaiet has sowr
radishes only to reap the fragrant onion.
Some Of the publicity services maintained by tn
government are about as useful as the annual dis
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15
FEDERAL COURTS
SCHEDULES RESET
Calendar Returned to Dates
Previously Named.

Word was received here yesterday
from George w. Sproule, clerk of the
United States district court, that the
April term of court in Missoula had
been restored to the date first an
nounced. April .. The clerk announced
changed to April 16 on account of the
court having to remain in session in
Butte for the first part of April. Con-
ditions have now changed so as to
make it possible for the court to open
here on the date first set
The following is the calendar for
the Missoula term: ..
United States versus ]. l.. Powell,
for sentence April 3.
United States versus Cook McCrea,
for trial April 3.
United States versus Ed Clairmont.
for trial April 3.
United States versus Antoine Ham,
mcr, for trial April 4. -
| United States versus d. Pronovost
and G.. Mattison, for trial April 4.
United States versus ]. ]. Fahnlen-
| der, for trial April S.
United States versus Albert Roeder,
for trial April 6.
United States versus Joe Antiste, for
trial April 7.
United States versus William Gin
sras, for trial April Z.
| United States versus Harry Won
| Euen. for trial April 2.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15
SOCIALISTS REPUDlATE DEBS,
(From the New York Tribunel

(From the New York Tribune.s
Eugene V. Debs grievously mistaken IL he
imagined that he vocing the opinion of all the
leaders of the Socialist party when he asserted in
his Cooper Union address Wednesday night that
labor should meet a declaration of war by the
United States by calling general strike.
Charles Edward Russell, Meyer London, William
English Wallng and half dozen labor leaders yes
terday condemned Mr. Dcbs utteranccs. and cx-
pressed unwavering loyalty to the nation during
the present crisis.
Mr. Walling accused Morris Hilquit and Victor
Berger, who, with Mr.. Debs practically control the
Socialist party in the United States. with being
hand in glove with German Socialists and with en-
deavoring to carry out In the United States the die
tates OF Berlin.
In a telegram from Washington Mr.. Russell tan 1:
"A general strike in this country against the war
| that Germany has forced upon it, would be one OF
the most absurd and preposterous things ever
known among men. The idea OF a general strike
has been urged heretofore as protest against GOV.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15
7O7 MERCHANT SHIPS
ENTER FRENCH PORTS

Paris, March 14.--An official state
ment issued by the admiralty tonight
says that during the week ending on
midnight March II. 707 merchant ves-
sells Of all nationalities above 100 tons
net and exclusive of fishing and coast
ing vessels entered French ports. In
the same period two French ships OF
over 1900 tons gross were sunk by
submarines or mines.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

Germany has at least 100000 able
bodied ex-convicts who cannot serve
in the army because of. lost citizen
ship.
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Montana Notes

The only reason women's clothes this spring will
not be loud, say buyers returning from the east is
that all the women will be wearing nearly every
color in the spectrum and there will be contrast
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

The only reason Women'S clothes this spring Will
not be loud, buyers returning from the east. is
that all the women will be wearing nearly every
color in the spectrum and there will be contrast.
Montana has little chance to get the proposed
s20oooooO government nitrate plant Secretary
Of War Baker is said to favor Louisiana.
a Butte judge held that it not nice for a
man to break up dance by using the leg Of
chair the dancers heads and fined G. s. Jones
$50 for confusing dance hall with barroom.
Billings is facing rise In the price Of haircuts
and shaves similar to that recently made in Mis-
soula: so cents for haircut and 25 cents for
shave.
Auto licenses this year will cost proportionatcly
to the horsepower. To get this, square the size of
the cylinder bore, multiply by the number of cylin-
dcrs and divide by 20 This is called the S. a. T..
formula.
I.cwstown is to have country club. Plans
are being completed for golf links tennis courts
and clubhouse. The club will start off with 100
members.
Because Of the length of the winter great alarm
is felt among cattle grazcrs, who see widespread
loss if the snow does not melt Immediately The
high price of grain caused farmers to neglect the
forage crops and now there is serious shortage.
Senator Walsh has written Butte woman his
opinion of the Of the present international
crisis. Chief among them Is the lack Of resolution
in asserting Americas rights in resisting overt acts
against American lives and property.
Billings has started n with six young elk. four
does and two bucks. Other animals will be added
from time to time. -
| Libby is united and organized to .repei the .ap-
proach OF the l. w. W. says the Libby Times
Agitators descended upon the town about this time
last year and attempted to tie up the lumber in
| dustry. but they driven out by the citizens.
The week Of March II to 10 in 1906 showed every
| day below in Butte and five days under 10 be-
| low. 1t is thought that winter since then has
dragged out so long the present one. however.
| The Silver Bow Ministerial association believes
that the churches should do more advertising. One
pastor says churches need publicity just motion
picture shows do.
! Some say that honesty pays-the most taxes
Kansas. City Journal
| Won Bernstorff has gone but Won Bryan is still
wit Ma, vo.l, Ss,,,~ -. @
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

Montana has little chance to get the proposed
$40 100000 government nitrate plant Secretar.
Of War Baker is said to favor Louisiana.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

Won Bernstorff has gone but Won Bryan is still
with us.-New York sum -a.'ss-~.s"'.e E''"-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

u VsSME ;
Some say That honesty pays-the most taxes
Kansas City Journal.
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A Butte judge held that it not nice for n
man to break UP dance by using the leg Of II
chair the dancers heads and fined G. $. Jones
$40 for confusing Il dance hall with barroom.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

The Silver Bow Ministerial association believe
that the churches should do more advertising On
pastor says churches need publicity just motto,
picture shows do.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

The week Of March II to 10 in 1906 showed every
day below zero in Butte and five days under 10 be-
low. 1t is thought that no winter since then has
dragged out long the present one. however.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-15

Billings is facing rise in the price Of hairc,
and shaves similar to that recently made in NJ
soula: so cents for haircut and % cents for
shave.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

on June 5. He sailed from Ft. Nc
Dowell and reached Ft. Shafter on
June 19.
Mr.. Johnson left Abilene about
April 1st for California. He joined
Co. l. End infantry but as he be-
came i'll from vaccination he was
unable to go to the islands with
the first company. Arthur said he
had an excellent trip and is feeling
fine He is putting in most of his
time in drill but has plenty of time
for recreation. Three months in the
services for the United States has
given Mr. johnson a gain of -
pounds. While the days are hot
there, the evenings are quite cool
and one is able to enjoy himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

Woodbine, June 27.-Mrs. Ru-
dolf Malik, who was born at Wood
bine and later received commercial
training in the Abilene business col
lege, is now held prisoner of war
in Africa She went as missionary
tc Africa where her husband was
taken prisoner by a British expedi-
tionary force into German East At
rica. Mrs Malik was later taken
and both were taken to their de-
tention camp at Tanga as prisoners
Of war.
"You see, Rudolf was born in
Austria" Mrs. Malik wrote her par
onts who live at Woodbine, in a
letter that arrived a few days ago.
when he was years old his par
ents, who were missionaries, took
him to New Zealand and since then
he has spent his life in New Iea-
land and Egypt, except for the years
he took his missionary training at
the Moody Bible institute in Chi
cago. Rudolf never had time to be-
come naturalized citizen of the
United States and so Is technically
an Austrian subject and a prisoner
of war 1t would be laughable If it
we're not so sad SO, as the %ife
and son of technical Austrian SD
iect baby and | have been prisoners
of war since January 6.
but we are very well treated.
We live in a hotel abandoned by
the Germans and are quite free to
walk about the town. Rudolf is soon
to be removed to the camp here, 50
we may see him at least once a
week, perhaps oftener We expect to
be sent somewhere else from here
soon, so II you receive a cable from
anywhere between the moon, India
or Holland, don't be surprised
Dickie and | used to plan trips to
Europe Maybe I'll get that Euro
pean trip yet-at King Georges ex-
pense"
The "Dickie" referred to is Mrs.
Malik's sister. Miss Minnie steckel,
head of the language department Of
the Leavenworth high school
when Nina started out to be a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
WOOdbine Woman
In Far Africa

missionary" said Miss Steckel 'she
said she wanted to go to the worst
place In the world. | guess she got
it, But she was very happy in their
dred miles from Jijabe, and with
never white person within hun
dreds OF miles for months. We sent
Nina some onion sets from Wood
bine. She had planted them on the
edge of the river, for 1t was a dry
season, and they had to be near
water They we're just growing
nicely when an old hippopotamus laid
down on them one night. We've
sent Nina lots OF seeds, but onions.
potatoes and other American vege-
tables have a hard time at Nasa.
Half Of the year Is scorching dry
and the rest of the year is steam
ing hot"
II have more than | can do at
tending the women and children,
annoyed greatly the other day when
& message from the biggest chief
interrupted me in caring for several
cases His favorite wife, one he gave
five hundred cattle for, was i'll. l
went, Of course. We have to stand
in with the chiefs, otherwise we
could make no progress with the
people. We have enough trouble
with their medicine men as it is.
"Oh, going to church at home
would be a joy. Here l have
bursting headache every time we
hold services in our little mud
church, with its seats of stone and
mud. The incessant jabber of the
natives causes the headaches.
know now, although their cause
was a puzzle to me for a while.
we must not stay down here at
Nasa too long again. There are eight
graves In our little missionary grave
yard here, graves of eight white
men who stayed here too long. But
somehow, as much as ! should like
to see all you dear ones at home.
/ believe l want to be buried in this
little jungle graveyard here at Nasa
when / die"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
from wednesday. 5 paiiyl

Marshal H. c. Engle who worked
all day yesterday trying to recover
the bodies of Lloyd Geoffroy and
Alma Etherington has probably the
real explanation of what happened
in the tragedy.
Lloyd has often used my boat,
safe one, on the river" said he
today. "He could swim a little but
was rather afraid of the river. When
he left the shore with Miss Ether
ington, according to the story told
by Stanley Raub. he kept close to
the south shore where the water
was shallow as far as they we're
seen. He was not an expert with a
canoe. They turned the bend and
came to a part of the river where
there we're many snags in the river
and evidently tried to turn and go
back. The canoe when crosswise the
current evidently struck snag,
tipped partly over and slipped be-
meath the passengers who were
thrown into the river-then righted
itself. It all happened within fifteen
minutes Of the time they left the
shore according TO Geoffroy's watch
which stopped at $40"
Mr.. Engle spent several hours
yesterday morning serching for the
bodies on the above theory and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
$7667.50
Residence District

The Red Cross campaign in Abb
lene is practically over. A few men
who were out of town will yet be
asked to do their share. The re-
ports of the teams were made at a
meeting at the Abilene club rooms
and showed $9520
In addition there are a number of
big subscribers who will add $500 to
$1,000 to the above sum. Abilene's
quota was $6,237, making an over
subscription OF over so per cent,
the banner record of central Kan
sas.
The four banks of the city and
their directors gave over $4,000.
Grant has paid in $455 and has
$500 subscribed. Holland and Fra
grant Hill have their full amount
raised.
In the townships the work will
on until Saturday night. Some
have raised their quota some are
yet behind. Enterprise had a meet
ing last night and raised $500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

The bodies of Alma Etherington
and Lloyd Geoffroy were recovered
at 2:3O this afternoon about 100
wards from the location of the canoe
found this morning. They were To-
oether near the bank of the stream,
on the second bend west of the Kyle
bridge. Frank Baker first discovered
the body of Miss Etherington and
brought it to the surface. 1t lay 20
feet from the north bank in deep
water hole. Geoffroy's body was a
few feet away in water 10 feet deep.
In one hand was grasped hair from
his companions head, evidently selz-
ed i'm an effort to save her. The bod
les were taken to the two saddencd
homes. Over 800 persons joined in
the search.
The Brown dam gates were closed
and the Enterprise dam opened at
noon, thus lowering the water be-
tween and giving IA better opportun-
ity for the search.
MIR. Geoffroys watch had stopped
at $40, fixing the time when the
tragedy occurred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

have had previous military training.
Those who wish to get into the
officer list should take immediate
advantage of this final call. The
enlistment is for three months, and
does not obligate for further serv-
ice. Application may be made direct
at Fort Riley. Commissioned Off
GERS receive salaries ranging from
$17O0 to $4,000 per year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

events showed that he was within
fifteen feet of the place where the
bodies were found.
There were strong indications in
the position of Mr.. Geoffroy's body
that he had desperately clung with
one hand for some time to a branch
or some supporting surface, holding
his companion in the other arm,
but finally had become exhausted and
and they had slipped into the river.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
A Double Funeral

A double funeral was held at the
NJ. E. church this, Thursday, after
noon at 2:3O. The National Guard
Co. H attended and gave a military
burial for Mr. Geoffroy The church
was filled with friends and sympa-
thizers of the two families. Rev. c.
l.. Hovgard officiated and burial
was in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
Red Cross Makes
Good for $4,000

there The work is being finished.
W. Wolff, treasurer of the COM
mittee in Newbern reports 1892
cash and $3.50 in time payments.
The townships quota was $3.50.
Mr. Wolff was member of the
Goth Kansas He reports that one
farmer when asked how much he was
expected to give and being told s25,
said that that was not enough and
donated $50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
ARTHUR JOHNSON LEFT
FOR HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Mrs. F. c. Johnson of Talmage,
formerly of this city, received word
from her son Arthur who sailed from
California for the Hawaiian islands
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
MEN OVER THIRTY-ONE
To GO TO OFFICERS CAMP

Opportunity will now be given
until July IS to men from 81 to a.
and In exceptional cases to men up
to fifty years Of age to train at Ft.
Riley for the officers reserve. Men
OF professional or executive train
ing are wanted. and also any who
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
[From Wednesdays pallv.,

The reports from the townships
on Red Cross collections are coming
in slowly to the county treasurer,
NJ II. Malott. A striking feature Is
that practically all are in cash from
the country The reports thus far
received are:
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City Is Shocked

The people of Abilene and sur
rounding country are inexpressibly
shocked by the tragedy. The young
couple were well known, Miss Eth
erington was a graduate of the Abb
lene high school and has taught in
the city schools two years, being en-
gagged also for next year. She was
head of the Epworth League of the
Nj. E. church and a most lovable
girl. Mr.. Geoffroy had enlisted in
Co. H, National Guard, and was one
Of the popular young men of the
CITY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
Nation is Generous

Washington, June 22-At noon
today the Red Cross subscriptions
reached $77OO0,OOO and reports
that much more than $780,
100000 will be raised.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

Miss Alma Etherington, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Ethering-
ton, and Lloyd Geoffroy, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. E. Geoffroy, were drowned
in the Smoky Hill river below the
Fengel place southeast of town last
evening.
Early this morning the canoe in
which the young couple had been
riding. was found caught on a snag
in the middle of the river, Miss
Etherington hat and their lunch
was in the boat, which was about a
third full of water.
At 4:30 Monday evening Misses
Elsie Tucker and Alma Ethering gton
and Stanley Raub and Lloyd Geoff-
roy left town with kodaks and a
lunch to enjoy an evening picnic.
The two couples motored to the
j. M. Fengel farm about two miles
southeast of Abilene in Mr.. Raub' $
car.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

Lincoln, Center, Noble and Buck
eye have simply reported that they
have oversubscribed their quotas.
Abilene will raise at least $1O,5O0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28

A French Seaport, June 27.-
American troops have landed in
France. The first contingent carry
ing the Stars and Stripes landed yes
terday but not until the second con-
vOy landed today was ii made pub
lie. The French are wild with en-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-28
Searching the River

Coroner Tufts secured several
men to help drag the river. Many
helpers stretched a barbed wire
across the river and started to drag
from where the couple was last
seen. They then dragged the river
half way to Kyle's bridge and only
once did they find any signs of a
body but it proved false. Persons in
toats using steel hooks and catches
of various sorts searched all morn
ing. Hundreds of sightseers lined
the banks.
At one o'clock this afternoon the
creamery whistle was blown calling
for a larger searching party.
Mrs. George Etherington, mother
of Miss Alma Etherington, collaps-
cd this morning and has not fully
recovered. 1t is also reported that
Mrs. Geoffroy tainted but is some
what better now.