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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27

Bruce Slater of Poison transacted
business in Missoula yesterday,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. d. Yerian of Drum
mond come in to Missoula yesterday
to look after matters of business.
J. G. Swinney, an official of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance company, is in
Missoula from New York city.
Supervisor r. b. Mclaughlin of the
Blackfeet national forest is in Mis-
soula and will attend the supervisors
meeting next week.
Miss Grace Haswell has returned to
her home in Butte after visiting a week
at the home of Miss Laura Cool on
South Third street.
Warren Theme expects to leave
within few days for his ranch home
on the shore of SeeIcy lake, after be-
ing several weeks in Missoula.
Miss Margaret Slack of Corvallis is
IN Missoula for two weeks or longer,
4 guest in the home of Mr., and Mrs.
+. l., Darbcc on South Fourth street,
west.
/ randolph Freeman, young son of Mr..
and Mrs. T.. Leigh Freeman, residing
on South Fifth street. west, was oper-
ated upon yesterday for removal of
tonsils and adenoid growth.
Supervisor r. p. Mclaughlin of the
l'lackfeet national forest is in Mis-
soula to attend the convention of for
est supervisors in district No, l. Mr.
MclAnghlin's headquarters is in Kalis
pcll.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Gross and three
little daughters have come from Cham
paign, ILL.,, to make their home in Mis-
soula. Mr.. Gross is now a clerk in the
drygoods department of the Missoula
Mercantile store,
Mrs. Joseph Allard with her daueh-
ter Gladys and two younger children
came to Mssoula yesterday from
| their home near st. 1gnatius, for n day
or two of shopping. They are guests
at the Missoula hotel.
| -'''''' ~ 'S''' W. SSIltt" III IL guest Al
tn" Florence hotel, having come from
Livingston to join Mr.. Shaw, who is
supervisor of the Absaroka forest ant
now upon special detail at the distric,
office of the United States forest scry.
ice in Missoula.
| Miss Fricda Hecklcr has resigned
| her position as stenographer in the
superintendent office at the North
frn Pacific railway station. to take G
similar position at the First Nationa
| bank. Mrs, l.. Il. Harris Of Butte has
| come to take the position formcrl,
held by Miss Hcckler in the railwa,
| office.
| Felix Martin. a teamstcr living n,
9O2 DeFoc street. was distressed tc
find when ho went to his barn Thurs
day afternoon that one of his handsome
| iron gray horses, one weighing l,SOt
pounds. was lying dead in its stall
Mr. Martin has won prizes and com.
pliments in many places for this team
OF fine horses and he is now wonder.
ing where he will find an animal Il
replace the dead gray.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27
,LOCQlBreUiheS

o. V. Little was here for the day
from Dixon.
Desolvo Pipe Cleaner-Kennedy, the
Plumber.--Adv
Judge Theodore Lentz will hold
court today in Superior
DR.. Anna James. osteopath. 1874 blk.
ADV
Edward Hayden is here from Nine
Mile for Il few days.
Kohn Jewelry Co., registered op-
ticans. Florence hotel bock.-Adv.
l.. II. Jeannot of Dixon was in the
city for the day on business.
DR.. willard osteopath. First Natl
Bank.--Adv.
Mr.. Ramage left for Chicago on the
Olympian yesterday morning.
r. Gwinn, NJ. d.. eye. ear, nose and
throat specialist. Glasses ground at
the office. First Natl. Bank Bldg.-Adv.
George kinneman o. Stevensville
had business in Missoula yesterday.
DR.. Louise Smith. osteopath. s1s--
Adv.
o. V. Little of Ravalli has been in
Missoula for two days on business.
+. G. Moore. chiropractor. phone 1884.
ADV.
Frank A. Davey of Garnet spent
yesterday buying supplies in Missoula.
$50 money to loan. II. ID. Fisher
Adv.
Miss Alma Berelund Of Hamilton left
! over the Columbian for st. Paul yes
| terday.
DR.. Harrison. practice limited to eye,
ear, nose, throat and the fitting OF
glasses. Office, Higgins block.-Adv.
| Guy d. Haselton came in to Mis-
soula yesterday on business from Ste
vensvilc.
| Turkey dinner Sunday evening at
| Coffee Particularly.
| Mr. and Mrs. SEVERN Durand spent
| the day in Missoua from their home
at st. Ignatius.
Marsh. the undertaken, 2l1 w. Cedar
Phone 321.-Adv.
| Mrs. Joseph Boyer and Mrs. Mary
Boyer of Arlee are in Missoula for a
day of shopping.
| Lenses ground at this office. DR.
Schweiker, optical specialist, Mont. blk
ADV.
Mrs. II. Waterford made a shor
visit in Missoula yesterday, from hcl
home at Drummond.
Floral Offering for departed friend
Anderson Greenhouse, 769 phonc-Adv
\. +. Harris of the st. Joe fores
is in Missoula for a few days attend
ing to official business.
DR.. Reisland optical specialist, wei
known for superior ability in fitting
eyes, is now at Palace hotel and re
mains until January 30.--Adv.
George Alley. travelling auditor o
the Milwaukee. was i'll town for
couple Of days this week.
w. w. Mccormick, state fire mar
shall. is in Missoula for Il few day
from his office at Helena
John NJ. Miller, W. NJ. Miller AM
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27
THREE OFFICES ARE BUSY
Enlarged Homesteads Act
Affects u S. Land Offices
in Forest Regions.

Officials at the United States land
office In Missoula are interested to
hear that the land office at Iewistown
has received 500 applications for home.
stead entry within the last l6 days and
that $50 of these came under the home
stead act of December 20. Similar re-
ports come from Idaho. showing that
the Missoula office is not alone in its
heavy increase of business.
Applications filed at the United
States land office in this city during
the last two days are the following:
Mary w. White of Dixon applied for
40 acres the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of section 3. town
ship II north, range II west. This ap-
plication was rejected.
Jesse BRAZIL of Drummond applied
for 4S0 acres, including the northwest
quarter, the southwest quarter Of the
southeast quarter and the north half
Of section Q, township II north. range
IS west
Bruce c. Allison of Nimrod applied
4
the northeast quarter, the west half
of the southeast quarter, the south half
OF the southwest quarter and the
northwest quarter Of the southwest
quarter of section %, township IL
north. range IS west.
Emily Jane Weaver of Bearmouth
applied for timber and stone entry
upon l6l go acres. including lots g. 4.
S and of section IS, township IL,
north. range II west.
Leander j. Elliott OF Bonita asked
for 5l9.97 acres, the southwest quarter
OF section 4: and lots /, 2, 8 and 6, the
southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter, the north half of
the southeast quarter and the south
half OF the northeast quarter of section
6. township IL north, range l6 west.
William A. Cook of Bonita applied
for 100 acres, the southeast quarter
of section 4, township II north, range
Is west.
Arthur b. Cook of Bonita applied 70,
east quarter, the east half Of the
southwest quarter and the southeast
quarter Of section .. township II north
range 16 west.
David w. Miller OF Philipsburg APP
piled for homestead entry on 35s.sa
acres, lot 3 of section 4, township
north. range IA west; and lots 2,
and I, the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter the south half OF
the northeast quarter, the northeast
quarter Of the southwest quarter ant
the southwest quarter of the southwes
quarter of section /, township s north
range Is west.
Ruth Bergland of BearmOuth applied
for 600 acres. the north half of tn,
northwest quarter of section 9, thu
northeast quarter of the southwes
quarter, the southeast quarter and th'
north half of section 8, township 1
north, range 3 west.
Minnie Dissett of Philipsburg applied
for 32O acres, the northeast quarter o
the northeast quarter of section 80
the northwest quarter of the northwes
quarter, the northeast quarter Of tn,
northeast quarter, the southeast quar-
ter of the southwest quarter and tn
south half Of the southeast quarter o
section 49, as we'll as the north half O
the northeast quarter of section &c
township north range Is west
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27
WASHINGTON DOINCS
OF STATE INTEREST

Washington, Jan. 26-(Special.)-
The president today appointed Thomas
Arthur, Billings, member of the ASSAY
commission to meet at Philadelphia
February Is to test and weigh sample
coins minted at various United States
minis during 1916.
The treasury department today re-
ceived application for charter from
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27
WHAT TO DO FOR BAD COLDS

II you want cough medicine that
gives quick and sure action in healing
colds, coughs or Group, get Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t heals inflamed
membranes in throat. chest or bron-
chial tubes: breaks up tight coughs,
loosens phlegm. makes breathing
easier. stops tickling in throat. Con-
tains no Opiates. Nissouia Drug Co.
Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27
FILES PETITION.

Isaac Irving Scott. painter in this
city, filed his petition for naturallza-
ton papers yesterday. Scott was born
at Waganni, New Zealand, and has.
heretofore, been a subject of Great
Britain.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27
FIRE DESTROYS SHAFT.

Fire. originating from some thawing
apparatus. destroyed about 100 feet of
wooden shaft, which carries water
from the pipe line to the tank at Fort
Misso'tla. Thursday afternoon. The
loss Is said to be about $500.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-27

Miss Mildred Leo Clemens cousin of
the late Mark Twain, who Is known as
Little Mark recently made Il tour Of
the Hawaiian islands in order to get
local color for Il series of lectures
which she will deliver in the near flu
ture. In these lectures she will show
her travels through Uncle Sans Pa
cific possessions, over the same route
taken by her illustrious cousin a half
century ago. The title of her series
will be Following Mark Twain in Ha-
waii, Fifty Years After"
Miss Clemens is a native of Cali
fornia. her home being in Berkeley.
She is n graduate of the University of
California.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
CROWD RIOTS IN NEW
YORK REGISTRATION

New York. N. Y.-June 5-(SpeciaD
Shouting ITO hell with the mill
tary," the Bronx crowd of 10000 bat
tied for several blocks with police
men. soldiers, sailors, marines and
with each other, The meeting was
held under the auspices of the "No
Conscription" League, of which Emma
Goldman and Alexander Bordman arr
the leaders During their meeting
they were careful not to advise their
audience not to register, The fighting
followed the meeting. Scores o
skulls were raped by the officers
night sticks and automobiles were us
ed to disperse the crowd. Department
Of Justice officials who were present
expressed the opinion that the neal
riot represented probably the only at
tempt at violence that may be expect
ed.
No move will be made against thos,
refusing to register until after 0 o
clock tonight Then without delay th'
roundup of slackers Will begin.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
ENGINE DIVES INTO
ILLINOIS; BRAKES
REFUSED TO WORK
C. 3. & @. SWITCHING CREW UN-
ABLE TO STOP ENGINE AND
HEAVY LOAD WHILE ON PIO-
NEER SIDING DURING RAIN.

Engineer VIM. V. Wilder, S25 West
Jackson street, and Fireman William
Eustis, of North Walnut street, c. b.
& @. switch engine crew, today are
after their narrow escape from diving
with their locomotive into the Illinois
river, at the same time wondering
what strange fate is pursuing them Of
late.
Wilder and Eustis have been In two
or three close shaves within few
weeks time. Three weeks ago their
train smashed into Rock Island
engine and both were badly shaken
up. Wilder was laid up for two weeks
or more after that experience suffer.
ing from nervousness.
Yesterday during the rain and wind
Gtorm the two men. heading bunch
of freighters down the Pioneer switch
track, had the, uncomfortable exper-
ience of sitting helplessly in their cab
and watching their engine slowly slide
toward the brink of the stream, slip
over the incline and then point her
nose squarcly into the stream. Meth
cr left his post. until the locomotive
came to halt with its pilot partial
ly submerged in the river. They held
themselves in readiness to leap in
case the enbine and rest of the train
decided to pile up In the river, but
at the most critical period of the to
bogganing they were on the cab, un'
able to restrain the cars In their de.
termination to take bath.
The accident occurred at about b
o'clock and was witnessed by several
Southside residents on their way
home at the time. It was apparent
that the train was beyond control and
the brake shoes would not hold fast
to the wheels. Try as they might the
engineer and fireman could not get
enough sand onto the tracks to pre-
vent the heavy'load behind from push
Ing the locomotive to its destruction
II slid gracefully and gradually, just
creeping off the unbarriered end OF
the spur. loled lazily from one side
TO the other az It crawled down the
steep incline at the end of the siding
and then came to a halt with hei
nose squarely in the water. like a
monster animal taking refreshing
drink. When the train could go nc
further because of the freight cars
holding back. then the engineer and
fireman left their post. Other mem
bers Of the crew saw the accident
was inevitable and as there was moth
ing they could do they jumped to safe
ty.
Last night at s O'Clock a wrecking
crew was sent down from Aurora and
in few hours time had the engine
back OH the rails Little damage was
done to the locomotive, In spite OF its
unusual experience.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
MISS PEARL BENNETT
IS BRIDE OF ARTHUR
GERDING THIS MORNING

Miss Pearl Irene Bennett, daughter,
of Mark Bennett, of l12 Prairie street
and Arthur Gerding, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Gerding, of Jackson street,
were united in marriage this morning
at II O'Clock at st. Columbia parson-
age. Rev. Dean Quinn ofiiciated.
The bride was attired in a white net
dress and carried bouquet of lilies
of the valley and sweet peas. The
brides maid, Miss Edna Kent, was at
tired in a pink silk dress and carried
bouuuet of sweet peas.
The bride is one of Ottawa's popu
lar young ladies'
The groom Is secretary and treas
irer Of the Wedron Silica Sand Co.
with Office In this city.
Mr.. Gerding and his bride left this
morning for a honeymoon trip in Iowa
They will reside at the home OF the
BRIDES father in North Ottawa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
OTTAWA MAN FIGHTS
FOR POSSESSION Of
SON; STARTS SUIT
JAMES r. SHAW, AN ENGINEER,
SAYS GRANDMOTHER is UN.
LAWFULLY OBTAINING Boy
SAYS CHILD WAS TAKEN FROM
SCHOOL IN JANUARY.

A fathers fight to regain posses
sion of his son, whom he says was
taken from his classes in the Jeffer-
GOn school without his knowledge,
will be staged In the Circuit Court
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock when
Judge Eldredge hears evidence in ha-
beas corpus proceedings instituted by
James F. Shaw, against his mother in
law. Mrs. Madde Corner and her
husband, George F. Corner. All prin-
ciples are residents of this vicinity
Mr.. Shaw resides at 1903 Sycamore
street. while the grandparents reside
in the country.
According to Mr. Shaw, the plain
Tiff. Mr.. and Mrs. Corner connived
"clandestinely, and, without his knowl
edge or consent, took George F. Shaw
his seven years old boy by a former
marriage, from the school and now
has him at their home, refusing to
turn the boy over to him, notwith-
standing his frequent requests to have
them do SO.
According to the petition, second
marriages appear to play an import
ant part in the troubles that have
been thrust upon the Corners and
Shaws as a result of the boy dispute
Mrs. Corner has been married Sec
ond time, while the plaintfff is resid
ing with his second wife at thei
home on the north side. The bo!
disappeared during January of thi
year. and the father says he has a
regular intervals importuned tn
grandmother to surrender the lad t
him
Shaw says he has good home, /
empty provided with this world
goods to give the youngster a goo,
home and a good education. He say,
he believes the grandparents live re
mote from school house and tina
Georges education is not being pro
perly taken care Of Shaw says ht
is an engineer and his salary Is suf
ficient to properly provide for all o
little Georges wants.
Georges mother passed away Sep
tember Ia, 1913. and July 19, of thu
succeeding year, Shaw remarked
His present helpmate is perfectly will
ing that the boy be taken into thei
home and resume his place in thei
family circles.
The petitioner sets forth that he /
an "effectionate father, and as is hi
right he wants the care, custody, edu
cation and control of his offspring
Because of the prominence of tn
principles in the case the outcom
will be eagerly awaited by friends @
both factions The suit, 1t Is sale
will be contested by the grandmothe
and the grandfather. both G
whom are eager to retain possessio
of the boy in question
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
INSULTS j. S. FLAG;
GIVEN TROUNC|NG
THEN LANDS IN JAIL
WILLIAM vULHOLLAND, FARM
HAND, FINDS IT TOUGH CO.
ING WHEN HE CAST INSULTING
REMARKS AT OLD GLORY YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON.

William vulholland came within an
ace of getting the trouacing of his
flag yesterday afternoon--hi age was
all that saved him. Today he is serv-
ing out a sl00 fine in the county Jail
where he will have plenty of time to
be taught the duties OF an American
citizen
Vulholand. who Is 62 years, is en-
ployed aB farmland north oi this
city and came to town yesterday
afternoon. He visited several Of the
thirst rarlors ana was filed with
good spirits and other things when
street.
Sighting the display of American
tugs, which the patriotic citizens of
that part Of the business district have
decorated their stores with, he ex-
claimed ITO with the American
flag. We whip you as fast as you
come al us!"
Co. Member Hears Insult
John yase, one OF the recent re-
cruits in Co. G. Illinois Third Regi-
ment. heard the remarks of Vulhol-
land, whereupon he negotiated the dis.
tance between Vulholland's face and
his right hand Vulholland was the
recipient Of right that found a
terminus between his two eyes The
blow staggered the man. and he be-
came very angry, making dire threats.
Office Jerry booney, on his beat,
was attracted to the scene and took
vulhollaud in custody, upon learning
ct his threats.
Assessed Two Fines.
This morning Vulholland was ar
raigned for hearing before Justice
koonig, first on a charge of disorder
ly conduct. He pleaded guilty to this
charge and was assessed fine of
$40 and costs.
Chief of Police Zurich then swore
out a warrant for Vulholland on a
charge Of insulting an American flag.
Vulholland pleaded not guilty to the
charge, but was found guilty upon the
evidence produced by young Case
He was assessed fine of $10G and
costs and is now serving his time out
in the county bastile.
Vulholiand Is the same man who
broke a show case window in the col
lege Inn restaurant last Saturday
Afternoon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
SEVEN RECRUITS ARE
ADDED TO COMPANY c
YOUTHS SIGN UP ON REGIsTRA-
TioN DAY-coplEs or PRESl-
DENT SPEECH ARE GIVEN TO
YOUTHS WHO REGISTER.

Inspired by registration day, seven
new recruits were added to Co. last
evening and up to "press time today.
They we're: Walter Ploch, Emmett
Moran, Lawrence Kinzer, John Stokes
and George ]. True, of Ottawa, and
John Spicer and John Lettsome, Of
Marseilles.
During the morning. Captain Wood
ward has a recruiting station, at the
sheriff's office. while big sign beck
oned the boys to sign up in President
Wilson's call for recruits.
Captain Woodward expressed his
opinion that at least dozen recruits
would be added to the list before 3
O'Clock this evening, the time that reg
istration will close,
The address of all applicants were
taken by Captain Woodward and they
will be notified as to when to take
the physical examination.
Marseilles, apparently is doing It's
"bit" towards furnishing enlistments.
Many of the recent, recruits are from
the paper town east of here.
Give Presidents Message.
At noon today copies of President
Wilson's message were received in OF,
tawa. They were supposed to be Civ
en- to all young men who registered
but owing to the fact the copies did
not arrive until late Il was impossible
to give them to all the youths. Young
men desiring copies can secure them
by applying at the local paper offices
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
JOLIET C0NvlCTS SET
FIRE TO REPAIR SHOP;
MILITIA oUELLS RIOT

Joliet, ILL.,, June 5-Several hundred
convicts in the state penitentiary to-
day mutined and set fire to the re-
pair shop. In less than half an hour
the blaze had spread to four other
buildings, the convicts had got beyond
control of the guards and detach-
ment Of state militia encamTed at
Dellwood Park, near the prison. was
sent for.
The prisoners. among them murder
ers, thugs and thieves of the most
hardened sort, were disgruntled a. an
crder issued by Acting Warden Bow
an, barring all visitors from the pris.
on except relatives of the conviots.
It was believed the uprising was
prearranged at secret meeting OF
the ringleaders at breakfast this
morning. The convicts were seated
in the dining hall when suddenly f'f-
ty or more prisoners began throwing
heavy coffee cups and plates at the
heads of the guards. Instantly there
was an uproar aud every guard Qp du-
ty was called to the scene. Other con-
victs in other parts Of the prison were
hurried to their cells, but those in the
diring hall were beyond control.
Suddenly the repair shop burst i1to
flames. Then Acting Warden Bowen
sent a hurried call for state troops and
for Joliet City Fremen. Seven fire
companies responded and after o diff
fcult battle had the fire ,nder con
troll in the repair shop, the chair fac
tory, the prison chapel, the storage
house and the oil house.
The first detachment OF militia to
arrive, entered the prison yard with
drawn bayonets and drove the con
victs back. Many hand to hand con
fliCts were waged between guards
men of companies T. and = of the
first infantry, Illinois national guard
and the convicts before the men were
driven to their cells
Five men, all believed to have been
convicts, were hurt In the fighting
and Peter Waters, prison guard, was
struck on the head by brick, hur
led by convict. Waters condition
was reported serious
After quiet was restored prison of
fficials estimate that fully 500 con
victs had taken part in the uprising
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
WAVES ALL RIGHTS
TO PROPERTY IN HER
BILL FOR A DIVORCE

Claiming that her husband Is a
drunkard and that all property settle
mcnts have been settled, Mrs Julia
O'Loughlin valves right to dowry
In her divorce bill filed late yester'
day in the Circuit Court against Peter
+. O'Loughlin, a wellto-do young
farmer OF this locality The com.
plainant besides making these state
ments says her husband has been ad-
dicted to the use of strong drink for
the past two years and at the present
Is an habtual.
The O'Loughins were married Octo
Der 6, 1908, and separated January ],
Of this year.
Mrs. OLoughlln asks the right ia
resume her maiden name-Julia Roth
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
SALESMAN ARRESTED
AT FEDERAL PLATE

The sheriff's Office received riot
call this morning at 1l:3O o'clock
when James Grako, Italian salesman
for Chicago grocery house made
dire threats against the lives of Mr.
and Mrs. August Gritzman, who re
side near the Federal Plate.
Grako sold bill of goods, includ
ing some garlic, to the Grizmans and
came to collect A dispute arose and
Grako is alleged to have made threats
to kill Mrs Gritzman unless she pait
the bill
Deputies Barrett, Michke and Goe
bel went to the Federal Plate, where
Grako was taken in custody He vii
be arraigned for hearing before JUS
tce koenig.