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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
our conduct Of these wars.

our conduct of these wars.
We started our wars in every
case, and we finished full-hedg-
ed and with glory. And we are
going to do this again in the
present crisis. It is pretty evil
dent that the Germans have
been reading only the first parts
of our various scraps and, con-
tented with the showing against
us, have overlooked the results.
But they they are a lot of illog-
ical fools and bum reasOners,
else they would not have started
this war at all and made the
egregious errors they have re-
specting other combatants. They
belittled Kitchener's arm y,
though now that organization is
beating them back and keeping
them guessing. They believed
they could lick the English navy,
which has now bottled up all the
Germans except their submarine
es. They acted over that Mexi-
can matter like a lot of lunatics,
for nobody in his senses would
believe that Mexico, with any
two other countries to back her,
could take onr land from us.
And now they are belittling US,
soothing at us, saying we can cut
no figure in the war and that our
coming in will not defer their
final victory. Are they not in
for one dandy big surprise a
little later on?-Public Ledger.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
Sending Mail to 30 dlers.

Before long several tho N SAND young
men will be in the various canton
ment camps Of the Nation army, and
their relatives and other friends will
wish 20 write to them, In order to
expedite the delivery OF their mail
and give the boys the best service
possible, the post office officials in
struct their corresponds nts, II they
know in advance the co mpany and
regiment to which the soldier is as
signed, TO address mail a ccording TO
this sample:
PRIVATE JOHN JONES,
A Company, First Infantry.
Fort Sill, Ok.
II the company and regiment are
not known, the mail sh ould be ad.
dressed thus;
PRIVATE JOHN JONES,
Of Minnesota.
Fort Sill, ok.
When all troops are organized the
mail for each man will be distributed
direct to his company and regiment.
Until then II will be delive red through
his state section.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Mrs. Frances Stonestreet went
to Nevada Wednesday to visit
her son, Lieut.. VIM. Stonestreet.
w. C. Duncan left Tuesday for
a-month's visit in Riverton, Neb.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. VanAnglen
went ito Kansas City Monday
to spend the day. E. P. Coffey
who has been visiting at the
VanAnglen home, accompanied
them to Kansas City on his re-
turn to his home in Salina, Kan.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Don't take too seriously Mrs.
Rorer's advice on what not to
eat. People have lived and will
continue to live on those things
which appeal to the taste and
"set" good on the stomach. And
don't throw the garbage can a.
way, as it is preferable to keep
ing a hog at your back door.
One or the other is an absolute
necessity.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
A Little Chat.

Compared to other large
countries in the same length of
time, the United States has had
very few wars and these have all
been waged fairly and for Just
reasons; yet there has been
much criticism from pacifsts
and also military men respecting
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Mrs. Ben B. Steele and daugh-
ter, Miss Mildred, went to Kan
sas City Tuesday to spend the
day.
Miss Ann Mars went to Wa
verify Tuesday for a visit.
Mrs. Kate Bishop went to Ne
vada Tuesday to visit her
son, Sergt. Warner Bishop, of
Company "a"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Mrs. Frank Strandberg and
daughter, Miss Esther, returned
Tuesday to their home in Kansas
City, after a visit here with Mr..
and Mrs. C. M. Johnson.
Miss Helen Fulkerson return
ed Tuesday to her home in
Kansas City, after a visit here
with her sister, Mrs. F. G..
Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
PRIVATE JOHN JONES,
conner Mlnlna KIM Dead.

Harry ]. Cantwell Of st. Louis, for
mer mining king, is dead at Hot
Springs, Ark. He was n Of the first
men to make a fortune in the lead
belt Of southeastern Mis- our, and at
n time was head Of tbs ST. Joseph
Lead Company.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
CAildrC1 Cry
f33 FLETCAE2'S
CAS . FRI

Robert Gripp, a member of
Co. "E" First Regiment N. G.
Mo-, who was called here by the
death of his mother, left We'd
nesday for Nevada to join his
company.
Mrs. Fannie Weber and grand
daughter, Sedonia Florence
Weber, went to Kansas City
Wednesday morning for a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
Roads Meeting at coIumbIa.

A big meeting OF road enthusiasts.
attended by men from BIO onyIlle and
Fulton, was held at Columbia recent
ly. 1t is planned to get the three
towns mentioned interes ted in i'm
proving the Boone.Calla way county
section of the Old Trails Highway.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Well, how did you Germans
still enamored of the Kaiser, en-
JOY Gov. Willis talk Wednesday
night? Some of you who haven't
fully recovered from Kaiserism,
possibly spent a very uncomfort-
able hour.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
Missouri TraIn VIotim Dies.

Charles /. Hardwick OF Wakenda Is
dead at Carrollton from injuries re.
ceiyeI in an accident in (which a Wa.
bpsh freight train cut Oft both legs.
lie was 80 years old
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31
Died at a Pleasant Hill Funeral.

J. n. Morrison. a rural mail carrier
Of Pleasant Hill. died the other after
noon at the home OF H, Il Slit while
attending the funeral of Mrs. Stitt.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Rev. D. X. Ferguson to Marshall.
The First Presbyterian church of
Marshall has called as pastor, Rev.
D. X. Ferguson, pastor OF the Excel
sior Springs Presbyterian church.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

All communications to go into print
in THE INTELLIGENCER must be
signed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Jesse H. Higdon Dead at sedalia.
Jesse II. Higdon, born IN kentucky
in 1884. and who came to Pettis coun-
ty in 1865, is dead, He " as a retired
farmer. Seven children survive.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Entered as second class mail matter
at the Postofice in Lexington, Mis-
souri,.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-08-31

Issued weekly on Fridays. Sub
scription $3.50 per year, payable
strictly in advance.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
D'ORAZI PROMISES
TO REFORM HOTEL
For Men Only Is Policy Of
Place Now.

John VOrazi. proprietor of the Eu-
rope hotel. promised the city council
yesterday afternoon that his place will
reform completely If it is allowed to
exist ut all. He said that he would
guard against 4 repetition of recent
scandals in the place by receiving only
male guests. discharging all chamber
maids and refusing admission in any
circumstances to women.
The council heard the promises and
will take final action in regard to the
hotel next Monday.
The trial of Pcllegro Pippi last week
for white slavery disclosed the fact
that the Europe hotel had been con-
Quoted for several months as a dis
orderly house. Dora2i, the owner. de
clared that Pippi had leased the place,
but tho council refused to release him
from responsibility for the conduct OF
the hotel. since the license is in his
name.
Because of the promises of reform
the city may, however, decide to give
the owner of the hotel another chance
No other business came before tho
meeting OF the council late yesterday
afternoon.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Flickers
College Men Do Studying
From Movies.

Tho first. university movie
class" ne bold Yesterday in the
tuils.ing OF the school of forestry.
Classes in forest management. IN
numbering. and silviculture were
united ana given instructions from
the screen. Two reels showing
numbering operations as conducted
by the Long Bell Lumber company
Of Louisiana. in southern forests.
were exhibited. Also. two reels
picturing the iron smelling indus
try in the plant Of tn Clyde Iron
company of Duluth. Wc1n shown.
Professor Charles +; rrner, OF
the forestry school. announced
yesterday that shortly af.cr the
holidays pictures showing To de-
partnre of the Tenth En- GERS
forestry will be shown. this
reel is included a dress parade of
this regiment before Presid, Mt
Wilson, al Washington. This reel
will be shown at convocation. The
public win be invited. Many Mis-
soula men. and several university
bows are in tho Tenth Engineers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Dishwasher Breaks Window
to Get Even With His Boss

Robert ". Smith, who for some
time past has been employed in the
Shapard hotel as a dishwasher. spent
the night in the city Jail. Smith yes
terday announced to his employer his
intentions of quitting his job He was
paid without protest but was dissatis-
fled, claiming that his services had
been worth more than he was given
in payment. His arguments were not
of sufficient weight to bring an in
crease Finally, becoming convinced
of this fact, he stepped outside of the
Kitchen in the rear of the hotel and
threw {; rock through one of the WIN
dows. The time of his hearing has
not been set.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
RAILROADS RETURN
TO NORMAL BASIS
Weather Conditions Better
in Mountains.

Trains on the Northern Pacific are
now running on schedule time, and
those Of the Milwaukee are again near
the normal mark. For the past week
schedules have been upset. Storms on
the Pacific coast and constant rain in
the mountains have resulted i'll wash
outs and slides which badly crippled
the service. For Il short time North
eru Pacific east bound trains We're
made up i'll Spokane. it being impos-
siblc to get the through trains out of
Seattle.
Yesterday every passenger train on
both rsads was running within a few
minutes of regular time. a washout
| on the snake" branch of the Northern
Pacific makes it necessary to run all
freight traffic over the passenger
route, between Missoula and Paradise
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
NEURALCIC PAINS
awe Way 70 Soothing ssamlln's
Wizard on


IIamlin's Wizard Oil is a safe and
effective treatment for headache and
neuralgia. Rubbed in where the pain
is, it acts as tonic to the tortured
nerves and almost invariably brings
quick relief.
Its healing, antiseptic qualities can
always be relied upon to prevent in
lection, or other serious results, from
sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, bites
and stings. Just as good. too, for
sore feet, stiff neck, frost bites, cold
sores and canker sores.
Get it from druggists for so cents.
If not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back.
Ever constipated or have sick
headache? just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills. 80
CENTS. Guaranteed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
ANSWERS
Registrars Secure Help
From Attorneys.

Scores of draft registrants APP
peared at the county courthouse
yesterday with the questionnaircs
sent out by the selection board, at
the direction of the army. this
week and secured aid in preparing
answers from, committees of law
yers on duty there all day.
The attorneys Of Missoula have
been divided into committees OF
four and five for continuous duty
as advisers for men subject to the
draft. The lawyers have their
committee room on the first floor
of the courthouse, in the eXamina-
ton room Of the county superin-
tendcnt of schools. Advice is given
without charge to all men who
must fill out questionnaires.
The questionnaircs are being
mailed out daily in large lots. They
must be returned to the county
board within seven days of the
mailing date.
The advisory committees are in
session from 3 a. m. to 5 p. m. and
from 1870 to p. m.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Plaintiff Closes Case
in $4,000 Damage Suit

Trial of the $4,000 damage suit OF
otto Reifflin, as administrator Of the
estate of Lichi Simahu, against the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
way company was continued in the
district court yesterday. The plain
tiff's case was closed following the
testimony of friends of the dead section
laborer who saw him killed by q NIL
wauxee train last spring. Examination
Of witnesses for the defense began
late yesterday.
Simahu was struck by n freight train
rear East Portal last April and m
stantly killed. Reifflin. as public ad-
ministrator of Mineral county. Is seek
ing damages on behalf OF Simahu 5
widow and six children. all living III
/ Rumania.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
DRAFT DESERTER
TO army COURT
John Tadevich Goes Before
Tribunal for Avoiding
Summons.
is ENEMY ALIEN NOW
Man May Be 1nterned Dur
ing War Instead of
Going to War.
IS ENEMY ALIEN NOW

failed to respond to the draft summons
of the Missoula county board, was TAX
en- 10 Fort Wright, Spokane, yesterday
of desertion. Tadevich had been held
at Fort MssOula since his arrest last
fall for failure to report for military
service.
Inasmuch as the United States is
now at war with Austria Hungary,
Tadevich is an enemy alien and as such
may be interned for the duration Of the
war. If prosecuted for dcsertion he
will probably be imprisoned
Tadevich appeared for the first roll
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Hundred Elks at War;
Dance Not Abandoned

DESPITE the fact that 100 Nks have
gone to war from the local lodge, the
annual New Years eve ball will be
held this year Arrangements have
been completed for the affair and
tickets and invitations are now out.
The committee in charge announced
yesterday that the success of the at
fair is this year dependent upon the
of the young married peo-
pie, because of the absence of the
large number who have now taken
their places among the Sammees.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
POLICE TO WATCH
CITY DANCE HALLS
Commissioner Kemp Issues
Warning.

Thomas Kemp. commissioner oil pun
tic safety, yesterday served no>iH" On
All dance han managers that the ci'N
ordinance requiring the registration OF
Young girls who attend public dances
30 strictly enforced, beginning AT once.
THE police department has received
some complaints against public dance
hal)s in the city" hcSaid. and close
watch will he kept upon the places
yiolations of the registration law viii
be followed by arrests
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
CHRISTMAS PARTY
AT COUNTY FARM
Father Stack Speaks Before
Happy Gathering.

REPRESENTATIVES from the Missoula
County Humane society joined with the
choir Of the church Of st. Francis
Xavier to give Il musical treat to the
residents At the county farm yester-
day afternoon. Rev. Father Stack made
n short talk upon the meaning
Of Christmas and musical numbers
were rendered by Mrs. j. Anderson
Mrs. George Jennings, Mrs. Barbara
Higgins and Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald
A cordial welcome was given the visi-
tors by Mrs. Romgardner, the matrol
in charge, as well as by the residents.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21

call OF men designated for military
service, and offered sore hand as an
excuse from service. He was informed
that he would have to serve. but failed
to appear for the second roll call.
Shortly after that Deputy Sheriff
Henry Clemens traced him up the
Blackfoot valley. He arrested him in
Missoula few days later as he stepped
from stage.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Veterans Plan to Help
Home Guard Recruiting

The Spanish War Veterans will meet
IN the city hall at o'clock this eve
ming to elect officers for the ensu-
ing year and to discuss the Home
Guard recruiting. Many of the Neter-
ans expect To enlist in the Home
Guard when recruits are called for. and
definite plans will be laid tonight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
To Raise Christmas Tree
on Courthouse Lawn Sunday

The Christmas tree, which is TO be
the center of Missoula's public cele-
bration on Christmas eve will he erect
ed on the courthouse lawn Sunday, by
the Mssoula Rotary club. The Elec-
trical Workers union win decorate the
tree Monday, having donated the labor
necessary,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
County superintendent s.
to Attend Short Course

Miss Mabel Iindstadt, county super
intendent OF schools. will go to the
State Normal college at Dillon for a
two-weeks' course of instruction. which
is to be given for all county superin-
tendents in Montana, beginning De-
cember 81 President Il. o. Ssson OF
the State University Is to lecture dur
ing the short course.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Grazing Expert Comes
to Relieve G.. H. Adams

Ernest W. Shaw. 4 grazing expert
from Livingston. has come to Missoula
to take charge of grazing in the ma
tional forests of district No. / of the
federal service. He was formerly SUI
pervisor Of the Absaroka forest. He is
relieving {. IL. Adams, assistant dis
triet forester. who has gone to Roches-
ter, Mimi, for surgical treatment.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Pays $40 for Villifying
Red Cross While Drunk

Paul Auvinen of Bonner paid $40
into the city treasury yesterday for
abusing the Red Cross in the presence
OF a membership solicitor Wednesday.
He told Police Magistrate Allen that
he was drunk and did not mean 10
speak i'll Of tie Red Cross.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21

II. g. S. Flower store on your floral
gifts means the same as Sterling on
silver. Everybody knows the quality
flower store. Not how cheap. but how
good--Aav.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21

To Cure a Cold in One Oav.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE
Tablets. Druggists refund money II It
falls to cure. Il. w. GROVES sigma.
ture IL on each box. soc.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21

Among all the gifts at Christmas
time L. & S. flowers fill place that
nothing else, no matter how rare or
valued. can usurp.-Ady.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
CHRISTMAS MAIL
HITS HIGH MARK
All Holiday Records Broken
by Rush of POstOfficc
Business.
SEASON is GOOD ONE
Despite War, MissOula Has
Bought Heavily for
Santa.
SEASON is GOOD ONE

The flood of Christmas mail reached
its highest mark Of the year yesterday
afternoon. Postmaster j. w. Lister was
unable to give any definite figures re-
garding the number Of packages
handled, but it is his opinion that
greater amount of mail was taken care
of yesterday than in any previous day
in the history Of the Missoula post
office.
we are able to keep the mails NOV
ing, said Mr.. Lister yesterday. but it
il about all that we can do. We are
unable 20 obtain any extra men who
have had any experience in the work.
l, is only By working our whole force
overtime that we are able to keep
ahead of the rush. Ii increase in mail
grows much greater. | don't know what
We'll do, but we will take care Of il,
know.
May Have Sunday Delivery.
III things become congcsted we will
have a delivery on sunday OF next
week We will want extra helpers for
The carriers on Saturday and Monday.
and perhaps later. The weather is
helping us now, and if it keeps up we
will be able 10 handle matters in fine
shape"
Shoppers Throne Streets.
Despite the war Missoulas Christ
mas business is booming. While the
postoffice was recording the largest
| days mail in the city's history, great
crowds Of shoppers were thronging the
holiday stores. Practically all of the
stores In the city We're open during
| the evening, and aisles were damned
with Christmas buyers.
| "'rhc war has really stimulated the
holiday trade" said one merchant. $50
many gifts are being bought for the
soldiers in addition to the usual de-
mand for home presents. that we have
Ihad an unprecedented business"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
GRAND BALL.

Elite hall, Saturday night. Music
by Missoula Club orchestra. Admis~
sion free.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
BALKANS SUBJECT
OF talk TONIGHT
Dr. H. A. Trexler to Discuss
Southeastern Europe
in Lecture.
RED CROSS BENEFIT
Last Number of University
War Series to Be Given
This Evening.

The Balkans, that collection OF small
states IN southeastern Europe where
the present war began and about
which the discussions of tho final peace
conference undoubtedly win center,
viii be discussed at the State GniVer-
sitv this evening by Dr.. II. y. Trek
Ter of the department Of history ana
economies. DR. TreXler's lecture VIII
be the last in the series on The Ma
lions of the War which is being given
throughout the state this winter Tor
the benefit OF the Red Cross. The lee
11,re viii be given in the university
auditorium beginning at o'clock, and
tho receipts viii 20 10 the Red cross.
Worst Problem of War.
The disposition of southeastern Eu-
rope will probably be the most per-
picking problem before the world after
The war President Wilson has al
ready assigned to the study Of the
Balkan situation the men who prob
ably will represent the United states
in the peace conference, recognizing
the fact that q stable peace depends
largely upon the post -beilum arrange
ment of the Balkans.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
The Start OF the War.

The lecture win also discuss the
vital relation Of the Balkan wars oi
I3l2-I3 to the present struggle. 1t has
been said that the SaraJeVo murder
can be traced to these wars. Austria
at least blamed Serbia for the murder
and started the war
Jerusalem, Cambria and Petroerad
now claim so much If our attention
that we have nearly forgotten that
the war started in an insignificant
Austrian province. The Sarajevo muir
der gave the central powers their cN-
cuse TO invade Belgium and take
France in the rear. serbia was blamed
for this murder. Why
The lecture tonight viii discuss
this most interesting point. \ clear
and comprehensive understanding 81
the war cannot be gained without a
picture Of the Balkan background
Who are the Bosnians. the Serbs, and
the Bu1aars? Why do they have such
= bitter hatred for one another What
win become of them after the present
war;
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-21
Worst Problem Of War.
Balkans Little Known.

Although the Balkan states com
Prise a region as large as Montana
number IS times as many people as
Montana, and contain cities larger by
far than any in our own state, Amer
leans know little about them.
To understand intelligently the pres-
ent war a knowledge OF the Serbs and
Bulgars is necessary. Most of the
Balkan peoples are of the Greek
church. The lecture will give an idea
of this sect, both as to its teachings
and practices. The Balkan peoples are
largely Slavs brothers of the Russians
and cousins of the Poles and Bohe-
mians. The kaiser blamed the Balkans
for being the tools of the car Was
he right?