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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
PEACE DISCUSSED
ON WAR BIRTHDAY
Anniversary Observed by
German Ministers.

Copenhagen. Aug. EMPEROR Will
liam and Empress Augusta Victoria
arrived In the capital this morning. ac-
cording to o dispatch from Berlin.
The emperor received reports from the
chancellor and the chief OF the gen.
eral staff
An Informal reception was held In
the reichstag building Saturday. the
anniversary of the sitting Of August 4.
1914. when Emperor William opened
the imperial parliament and informed
the members OF the declaration of war
BY Great Britain and France on Ger
many.
; The president Of the reichstaR, DR..
Johannes Kaempff. reviewed Ger
many's war efforts and decalred that
Germany would fight until she oh
tained peace guaranteeing the sccur-
itv of the empire.
The imperial chancellor. DR.. Michac-
lis. then said in part:
I'VE all know what we want, We
will hand our patrimony intact to the
future generations. We will preserve
our country by a strong and wise
peace. in order that the German race
retain sure ground for its healthy and
vigorous development"
Atlthe' conclusion Of the proceedings
telegram was dispatched to Emperor
William expressing hope for an hon.
Orsble peace.
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Food Bill May Be Ready
For President This Week
Senator Reed Plans to Resume Fight to Have Conference
Report Rejected by Senate.

Washington, Aug. 5.--Final enact
ment of the administration food con-
tro' bill is the final task ahead of con-
Ircss this week Following this the
senate will begin debate on the s2,0O6,-
100000 war tax bill with the leaders
hoping for vacation recess III Sep
cmbGr.
The entire war legislative program Is
again congcstcd In the senate, where
debate on the conference report on the
food control bill will be resumed to-
morrow. Tuesday the house will begin
n series of thrcc-day recesscs to con-
tinnc for several weeks until the war
tax bill Is ready for conference
Expect Continued Fight.
Administration leaders Expressed
confidence tonight that the food legis-
lation bill will be sent to the pres-
dent before the week end, though not
until after another bitter fight in the
senate. Senator Reed plans to resume
his criticism of the measure tomorrbw
and seek rejection of the conference
report. He viii be aided by other op-
poncnts.
Senator Chamberlain. the admins
tration manager. expressed confidence
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ARGENTINA SENDS
NOTE TO GERMANY

Buenos Aires. Aug. 5.--Dissatisfied
with the progress of negotiations with
Germany growing out of the sinking
of the Argentine steamer Toro, the
Argentine government has sent final
categorical note to Berlin requiring
clear and final reply to the Argen-
tine demands within a reasonable time.
The reply is expected within eight
days. During this time it will be de-
cided If relations with Germany shall
be broken if the response is mega :
tive one.
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TURKS PREPARING
TO TAKE BACDAD

Geneva. Switzerland, Aug. 5.-Thc
Germans and Turks are preparing to
make a great effort to regain Hagdad,
according to the Secolo, of Rome
General Won Falkenhyn has arrived at
Constantinople to take command OF
the forces now being assembled. Four
Turkish divisions from Dobrudjt and
the Turkish troops from Thracc ara
being concentrated at the Turkish
capital. Austria is supplying the
heavy artillery and Germany Is fur
nishing the officers.
The offensive. the paper says. will
take place In the middle of September.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
WANTS LEAGUERS
TAKEN TO FRANCE

Chicago, Aug. 5.-A wealthy baseball
enthusiast has offered to finance the
undertaking IL Clark Griffith. manager
Of the Washington Americans, will
take two major league baseball teams
to France for a series of games. behind
the lines for the entertainment of the
American soldiers and their allies.
Mr.. Griffith said tonight that he would
submit the project to Secretaries
Baker and Daniels. \ condition OF the
offer is that Walter Johnson, the
Washington pitcher. be one Of those
selected for the trip.
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tonight that the conference report on
the first administration food bill for
food survey and stimulation Of pro.
duction will be taken up.
Will Take Up War Tax.
Senator Simmons. chairman OF the
finance committee. tomorrow will pre-
sent the war tax bill and the bi par
tisan committee report to the senate.
Upon passage of the revenue meas
nre and other minor Legislation, n re-
cess of six weeks or more may be ar
ranged. Among the less important
measures scheduled for early senate
consideration are the conference RI.
ports on the bills increasing the In
terstatc commerce commissions per.
sonnel and authorizing the president
10 fix priority In railroad shipments.
The administration trading with the
enemy bill, passed by the house. will
be considered tomorrow by the senate
commerce commission, but action In
the senate may be postponed until aft
or the congressional recess planned t.,
September.
Soldier Insurance Bill Ready.
The bill proposed by Secretary Nc.
Adoo for government insurance or
American troops sent abroad also may
be presented this week.
Further senate discussion of peace is
promised. senator Stone, chairman Of
the foreign relations committee, said
tonight that he expected to deliver this
week a speech on the peace situation,
but probably would not offer any con-
crete proposals to the form Of the res
olution. His address promises to lead
to considerable discussion OF peace talk
In foreign capitals. as well as OF
Americas war aims.
Woman suffrage is another subject
scheduled for continued agitation.
Senator Cummins plans to renew the
effort to have the suffrage amendment
to the national constitution reported
by the senate woman suffrage COM
mittce.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
Butte Police, Deputies and
Soldiers Modified for
Immediate Action.
THREE THOUSAND MEN
WALK IN PROCESSION
American Flag and Electrical
Workers Banner Only
Emblems to Appear.

Butte. Aug. 5.-With the entire po-
lice force Of the city on duty, scores
OF special deputy shefiffs on guard and
400 members of the federalized state
Frank II. I,ittie, member OF the gen.
eral executive board of the l. w. W.,
lynched by vigilantes last Wednesday,
was buried here this afternoon.
Approximately 5000 took part in a
funeral procession which marched in
orderly fashion from the Duggan un-
dertaking parlors opposite, Miners
Union hall. which was dynamited dur
Ing the labor troubles. June, 1914, to
Mountain View cemetery, distance
of four miles, where simple services
were held. These consisted of
speeches and protests against the
illegal execution Of Little.
Red Flowers on Casket.
Encased In a gray casket. covered
with deep red carnations. which were
bound to the casket with bright red
ribbons, the color of the.I. w. w. or
ganiza ton, the body Of Little was car
ried to the cemetery by members of
the I. w. W.. who bore huge sashcs Of
red from their shoulders to their hips.
Twenty men working in relays of six
carried the body on their shoulders.
and acting as an escort were 100 other
members OF the I. w. w. who. with
heads barred and red sashes, followed
the casket.
The procession on its long march
to the cemeterr was viewed by thou
sands. 1t was headed by Tom Camp
bell. leader of the Metal Mine Workers
union, and r. +. Dunno, chairman of
the strike committee of the Electrical
Workers during their recent walkout.
Between the two was standard
bearer carrying an American flag.
Women Appear.
Following band came several hum
dred women after which came the
Pearce- Connolly club. an organizatio
formed for Irish independence. The
electrical workers and members of the
various metal trades came next. The
members Of the Metal Workers union,
the organization before whom Little
delivered his alleged seditious speeches
was the best represented in line. The
casket with the members of the I. w.
W., ended the procession.
American Flag Carried.
With the exception of the American
flag. the only banner in the procession
was that OF the electrical workers.
Services which were to have been
held at the undertaking parlors were
called off.
The greater part Of the mourners
dropped out Of the procession before It
reached the cemetery. The services
there We're az orderly as the process
sion. After the members of the l. w.
W.. formed of n circle around the
grave, Tom Nimmer delivered an
(COntinued ON Pare T.iphfl
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As he remained standing to take the
,ath, Premier Venizelos was at his
right and the president of the cham
Der at his left. The oath was taken
Ipon a Bible handed him by the Of
fictating bishop of the Greek church.
AZ this portion of the ceremony was
concluded the hall rang with cries of
Long live Alexander" Long live the
constitution" and Long live veni-
Zelos." -
King Alexander then read the speech
from the throne on the future attitude
OF Greece towards the belligerent pow
ers. He was again cheered at the
conclusion of his speech, and when
leaving the chamber and returning to
the palace,
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Oath Of Office Taken By
Ne,u Greek King Alexander

Athens. Aug. 5.--King Alexander to-
day took oath OF office amid great
romp and ceremony. Preceded by a
troop of soldiers the king In a carriage
drawn by four horses. proceeded from
the palace to the hall Of the chamber
of deputies through the streets lined
with cheering citizens.
He was met by parliamentary COM
mittee. the council OF ministers and
the clergy and escorted to the legisla-
tive ball. The diplomatic corps was
present In full dress and the chamber
was filled with deputies, ministers and
guests.
The king wore the white uniform OF
general with numerous decorations
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american surgeons of the Medical
OFFICERS Reserve corps are to have n
special course under DR.. Alexis Carrcl
OF the Rockefeller Institute for Medi-
cal Research on the Carrel- Dakin
method of treating wounds.
The Carrel-D Dakin method OF treat
ment consists in first cleansing the
wound of all foreign matter, and then
placing over 1t Il container filled with
the Dakin fluid. discovered by DR.. Fl.
D. Dakin of Leeds, England. The
fluid neutralizes the effect Of wound
infection which. due to the highly cui-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
AMERICAN AVIATORS
CITED FOR BRAVERY

Berne, Switzerland. Aug. i.-Pleas-
ant A. Stovall. the United States min
lister to Switzerland. was one Of the
principal speakers yesterday at the
opening Of new Soldiers home at
Solothurn. He was the only foreign
diplomat invited to attend the cere-
monies. This was due to the fact that
Americans have provided funds for
Swiss Soldiers homes. In an address
which was generously applauded. Mr..
Stovall sketched cordial relations be-
tween the United States and Switzer.
land, .. ...
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NEW GERMAN FOOD
DICTATOR NAMED

Copenhagen. Aug. 5.---EIerr Won Wal
low, high bailiff of pOmerania, accord
Ing to the Berlin Vossische Zeitung,
has been designated as successor to
Adolph Won Baticki as president Of
The German food regulation board, or
food dictator" as that post is COM
monty known.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
MINE DEATH LIST
INCREASES TO 81

Clay, KY, Aug. 5.-The death list
from the explosion here yesterday in
the mine of the West Kentucky Coal
company had tonight mounted to 81
according to information supplied by
Charles S. Richardson. vice president
and general manager. majority Of
those killed in the explosion were me-
groes.
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tivatcd soil of northern France, and
the consequent presence of fertilizer all
over ii, was frequent.
The use of this fluid has saved thou
sands of amputations, and has wonder
fully increased the efficient handling
of wounded men. 1t Is the big surgi-
cal discovery of the war. The method
of treatment is so exact, by measuring
the cubic space Of the wound, Dr. Car
rel can compute within an hour the
time required for the wound to heal.
DIR. Carrcl viii start his instruction
in a few weeks. He was furloughed
from France for this purpose.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
MONTANA LEADS
IN ENLISTMENTS

Spokane. Aug. 5.--Montann men
made "a Of the AZ recruits for the u.
s. A., enlisted here today. The avia-
tion corps drew the greatest number.
The proportion of Montana men was
unusual. but it is always high. it was
explained at the recruiting office.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06

The Weather
Continued fair, Monday and
Tuesday.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

At least 17,499 Missoula people have
reason to thank the Weather Man for
a flawless Sunday. That many peo-
pie spent the day out of doors--fishing,
picnicking. motoring, strolling or at
the Chautauqua. The 17,500th is the
Town Crab. and no weather could
please him. And yet" as a COM
Portable. happy fat tourist said yester-
day, this town has not yet walked up
to the fact that It is an ideal summer
resort"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
NOTED SOCIALIST
LEADER RESIGNS

New York. Aug. 5.-Chester NJ.
Wright, former editor of the New York
Call, the Socialist organ in this city.
announced today he had resigned from
the Socialist party because he consid-
cred the partys attitude entirely
wrong" as it relates to the labor move-
ment and to the war.
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Canadian Headquarters in France,
Aug 5.--tRy the Canadian Press, Linz
ited) - Another forward movement
southwest Of Lens has been made with
a minimum loss. For the best part OF
two weeks. in the Citsssiu Moulin, our
patrols and those OF the enemy have
been living an uneasy life almost side
by side. with only a few tunbledown
walls between them.
Yesterday afternoon small attack.
ing parties set out from that part of
the cite du Moulin already in our
hands and drove In the enemy's pa
trolls along front Of over 900 yards
a new outpost line was prepared for
a counter-attack, but none had beer
made up to the time OF the filing OF
this dispatch.
Nearing Lens.
This advance carries the Canadians
well within 1000 yards Of the center
OF Lens on the western front of the
city. At Avion and Leauvitte on the
south front our outposts are now about
mile from the center, and In the
northwest sector opposite st. Laurent
our line IL a scant 1900 yards from the
heart of that city.
8ravery of ARTILLERY osfiesrs.
remarkable story Is told concern
ing the cool bravery OF one Of our ar
tillery observation officers. The post
from which he had been observing the
effect of our gunfire was an excellent
one for the purpose. Tho German
Eunners. knowing II was being put to
use as an observation post, determined
to destroy the building. They began
shooting at 1t early in the morning and
continued throughout the day.
The building rocked and swaych
under the impact of bursting shells.
but only twice during the day did the
observer leave his post. Once he did
so TO report that the top OF his perl
scope had been carried away by II
bursting shell. On the second occasion
nc told his battery commander over
the telegraph wire that the HoChes had
forced him out for a few minutes by
throwing part of an adjacent building
upon that in which his post was To-
Gated. His devotion to duty enabled
Eunners to continue their work on a
day when aeroplane observation was
impossble.
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War Summary

Infantry fighting. although not
on an extremely heavy scale, be-
gan again In Flanders on Sunday,
and In two engagements the An
s'o- French troops were victorious
The weather moderating, Crown
Prince Rupprecht. after an all
night bombardment. sent his troops
against the British positions at
Hollebeke. on the Ypres- Confines
canal and, charging forward on
both sides OF the canal. the Ger
mans gained n footing in the VII
lage Of Hollebeke. Their success
was only momentary, however. as
the British threw them out by an
immediate counter-attack and took
some prisoners. Other German at
tacks In this area also were
checked.
French Make Gains.
Northwest Of Bixschoote, which
Is north of Ypres. the French are
Following up their successes Of last
"rak IN an attack against the
Gormaa line Sunday thov mad
further progress,
Tho nincheTa With Which .n@
anadlanH ore slowly forcing tn
Germans out of Lens again IA.
been tlghtened slightly. In an ad-
vance to the Cite du Moulin. the
canadians have pushed forward
their line on "A front of 1000 yards
to a depth OF 200 yards. The Cana
dams consolidated the position,
which Is within 1000 yards OF the
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STATUE FOR ALLEN SEECER.

Paris, Aug. 5.-A statue will be
erected In memory Of Allen Seeger, the
young American poet. who was killed
July 4. 1916. while fighting for France.
with the foreign legion. It IL announced
by the Figaro,
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ana the list OF members who will
form the new ministry has been
agreed on.
Petrograd. Aug. 4.--Via London.
Aug. THE all-night political con-
Terence at the winter palace which was
concluded this morning by the passage
OF resolution, in which confidence i'm
Premier kerensky was expressed by
each OF the five parties represented
and In which lie was invited to form
his own cabinet, wa. conducted In the
strictcst order, but with intense emo
tlon. All the participants were OBJ
viously convinced that the decision
which was to be reached meant Rus
sia's regeneration or her ruin.
In conversation with the Associated
Press correspondent. who was per-
mitted to be present, the ministers de-
clared the conference TO be the most
momentous event in the history Of the
empire since 1913, when. during the
troubleous times Of the Polish war and
Internal anarchy the election OF tho
first Romanoff by similar confer
ence at Moscow saved the country
from dissolution.
ksrensky Only Savior.
The absent kerensky was acclaimed
the only man invested with the quail
ties necessary to restore order while
preserving liberty. Foreign Minister
Terestchenko declared that peace was
inconceivable. that Russia must per-
pare to fight throughout the winter
and that Premier Kerensky alone pos
sossed the confidence of the nation.
NJ. Tseretelli, the minister of posts
and telegraphs, in an emotional speech
echoed the view that Kerensky was
the only man who could save the coun-
try. In order to alleviate his task.
declared the speaker. the government
| would abstain from forcing through
the party program.
Confidence Expressed.
The procurator of the Holy Synod,
NJ. Lvoff. said that he. too. considered
the premier the man destined to be
Russia's savior. Minister of Justice
Efremoff said almost the same word ;
in turn.
Paul Milnkoff. leader of the Cons,i-
tutional Democrats. stated that his
party was still ready to attempt the
formation of n coalition government
with Kerensky as chief
When debate was resumed. Wee
Premier Nekrasoff announced the de-
mands lat had been ma -. by General
korniloff for assurances from Petro-
grad, TIA: he would have drastic. rov. :
| er:;. without which nc wOu'd 10. AXE
| over tie chief command of The Rus
/ san ;rnsIes
Restoration Needed at Once.
A counter revolution exists. added NJ.
Nekrasoff, and is growing day by day.
Therefore. tho restoration of a strong
government. he declared. must be i'm
mediate.
The only matter on which there Is
| not nnanimity Of the leaders, Is tho
status OF the councils of deputies. A
representative of the council of sol
diers and workmcn gave warning that
| In his opinion the proposed exclusion
| of the councils from influence over the
government would prove the consum-
nation OF the existing anarchy.
kerensky Return.
| PctrOgrad. Aug. 5.--Iremier keren-
sky has returned to pctrOprad and
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Break Hold
Of Germans
About Lens
Canadians Make Gains in
Stiff Drive Against lm-
p0rtant Position.
BULLETIN.
BY Associated Press.

British Headquarters in France
and Belgium. Aug. 5.-The Ger
mans at S o'clock this morning
launched . heavy attack against
hoilebeke and the eritish post just
north OF the Yprss comins in an
attempt to regain these important
positions, which they lost in the
opening day Of the battle in Elan.
ders. Tho latest reports concern
ing the fighting indicate that the
British are holding out strongly.
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kerensky Return.
PctrOgrad Aug. 5.--F'remier Keren-
sky has returned to Pctrograd and
has Withdrawn his resignation. lie
attended ministerial meeting on Sat
fC0ntinned IN Page Eighty
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Expression of Confidence in
Premier Given at Close
o. Conference.
MEETING SAID TO BE
OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
Political Leaders All Declare
Leader to Be Savior
of Country
Bulletin,

Bulletin.
Pctrograd,' Aug. 6.-M. keren-
sRy's cabinet is practically COM
plete. The Constitutional Demo-
Gratis have agreed to participate
and the list Of members who will
form the new ministry has been
agreed on.
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French Make Gains.

Continued on Page Six,
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fC0ntinned IN Page Eight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27
NEW GOVERNMENT
PURCHASING SYSTEM

Washington. July PA new gov
ernment purchasing system will be an
nounced tomorrow after it is finally
adopted by the Council of National
Defense. President Wilson has appfov-
ed the plan and it will be given the
approval of the council at a special
meeting tomorrow
Frank Scott of Cleveland. O., has
been agreed on to head a war indus
tries board which will be created to
superintend war purchases. Mr.. Scott
Is now chairman of the general mu-
ritions board. which will be merged
with the new body. Actual purchases
will be made by members of the war
board who represent the war, and navy
departments. The civilian members
Will act as advisors only.
The reorganization plan provides
also for a priority board, which will
decide questions Of preference in pur-
chases by the government depart
ments. Its functions may be extended
later to give 1t power also to decide
questions of priority Of purchase be-
tween manufacturing plants working
on government contracts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-27

London. July 26.-Lord Rhondda, the
food controller. outlining today the
policy he intends to follow to regu-
late food prices and eliminate profiteer-
ing. said he intended to Ak the price
Of commodities of prime necessities
over which he could obtain effective
control at all stages. from the pro-
Queer to the consumer. Every effort
will be made to prevent speculation
and unnecessary middlemen would be
eliminated. Existing agencies would
be utilized for the purpose of distrib-
uting under license and under the con-
troll and supervision of local food con-
trollers to be appointed by the local
authorities.
Where profits were made illegally
Lord Rhondda said he would press for
Imprisonment in all cases of sufficient
gravity He proposed to eliminate
profiteering by fixing prices on the ba-
sis Of pre-war profits. All -four mills
would be taken over and worked on
the government account. the flour be-
ing sold to bakers at uniform price
and the bakers being expected to sell
loaves over the counter at maximum