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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-02-23
MINISTRIES DRAW LPPllUOIIc
HUNDREDS FOR Two NIGHTS
Dandy Show Staged and
Firemen Benefit Large
ly from Proceeds.


The Firemen's big minstrel show was
given before erovdea bou.e. ~ IN.
TO-. 49,. :. M.-,. -
oq"e .neie "" "onosy anu iuesosy
nights OF this week. This was without
. doubt one of the most successful en-.
<ert.;nmen,s NJ ia Kind ,h., b.. .v..
-. - -. r,.s.
We" given mere Tue oess local talent
In town was IN evidence and, under the
expert direction of Mrs. r. B. Lewis
combined To fill their nro0r.m IN ovs,.
a..;- 81 -
moving win c'e'er JOKES COCO songs
and music SO as to make several hours
of solid enjoyment.
The first mart of the nrour.m wa. IN.
' ~. Dones were
Richard Dean and Cedric Williams, the
Tamboes, Tom Dean and John Roman.
Onr nopn,.r courtv cl.rt p.,h.r, n
p.-.a,, 80 r-,., ~
D' ae'eo - in.e''oeutor' Inc
others were Joe McDermott, +. w.
Rector. B. H. Jorgenson, Curtis Osborne
A. O. Brooke Cpv Paine, H.,low
a. " D uuy A me narrow
lawrence. "A. D. nerr'ck' W. "A. Keel
or, Reid Mcneil, n. n. Fogg. and Lon
ME Miller. j. McDermott's Cant
Yo' Heab Me Calm, Caroline :" ..Mam.
I;,,,. g, p,..,- D., =,
my A,.''e ooai oiaeA rose sung oy
Harry Fogg; Roll On Thou Deep and
Dark Blue Ocean" Guy Palmer:
"Wbere the Mamie Leaves Wsre F.,,.
:, - ..,.
ing mario" lawrence nose nag
time Melodies, Cedric Williams;
"Sweet Kentucky Lady, f" John Rozmsn:
"IAm. Real Kind Mamm. Inok;no
-. NJ ,, NJ. - ..n
TOT Lo'ih man, LICK Oesn' Down
ut the Barbecue, Tom Dean, were en-
joyed immensely as was attested BY the
hearty applause from the audience.
The Jokes were live ones. nothing stale
but the kind you can laugh at until vour
sides ache. The fine part OF il Wa that
every minstrel knew the art OF telling 4
Joke: Dean brothers-end men. we're
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-02-23

Anthony Comstock returned Sunday
from Denver and took charge Of bis new
purchase. the L. Weinberger store.
The two fine billiard tables which he
secured arrived Tuesday and are set up
ready for business.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-02-23

Mrs. 3chmitz and Mrs. Ernest
Miller for Denver Sunday to be
gone fdsfBo or three weeks. Mrs.
Schmitl9N % 70 an oculist for treat
ment a ~ daughter will remain with
her tor = present. -
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20

Fashington April 2O-Secretary Houston today rec
hended to the senate that the council of national de-
Be be empowered to fix minimum and maximum food
les. To meet the food situation, Secretary Houston
the senate, the department of agriculture needs the
pwing power:
o make complete survey OF the food supply Of the
on to determine its location ownership, control and
.rbution.
cooperation with the interests involved to estab
minimum grades of farm products, including seeds
standards for receptacles.
o license and supervise the operation of all plants,
E packing houses, canneries slaughter houses, brew
, dstileries, storage houses other establishments
factories in which food Seeds implements and any
articles required for agricultural purposes pre-
led manufactured or kept for sale or distribution.
|io require the preference movement by the common
fers of seeds, fertilizers farm implements, or the
Ras required in their manufacture
70 enlarge the existing telegraphc market news serv
f the department to assist in the distribution of prod
according to the proportionate requirements of the
Stunning centers
case of extreme emergency, the government should
power to purchase store and dispose of food prod
and to fix maximum or minimum prices
Y estimated that approximately 900 will be
red to carry out the plans outlined herein In order
prompt steps may be taken to put them into effect,
urged that immediate action be taken to give the de-
tment the requisite authority and to make available
necessary funds"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20

Berne Switzerland via Paris) April 2OThe Hungarian social
resolutions convention demanding that
the central make public their conditions excluding
all focbe annexaons according the Tagwach the official
Swiss social democracy The the first
be held since 1913 and several resolutions of drastic and
revolutionary character adopted The convention called
Hungarian drop all restrictions public
gatherings the freedom Of the and to furnish
genuine proof Of the honorabnes and sincerity OF its desires for
The resolutions declare that terms should provide
for obligatory reference of all disputes international tb
una gradual disarmament of the nations means for the free
national and cultural development of all peoples and the
removal friction and their
Demands made that all make public
place Foreign policies under the control Of
paraments and abolish secret diplomacy.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
ARMIES
STILL PUSHING
GERMANS BACK
Last Posts Held by Teutons
on Their Old Front in
France Taken.

Paris April 2O.-The failure of the
Germans to resist the pressure of the
French is the outstanding feature of
the operations to date in the great
offensive on the Aisne and In the
Champagne. 1t is clear that General
Niville's armies are in no danger of
losing the initiative and that grad
ually but surely all the salients along
the Soissons- Auberive front are being
crushed
The principal salient to which the
enemy had clung formed an angle
where the front, running south from
St. Quentin, hinged to the line run
ming eastward toward Rheims. Caught
as in a wise by the troops advancing
northeast from Laffaux and northwest
from Vailly and Chavonne, the angle
collapsed yesterday and Fort Conde
was captured. Substantial progress
also was made in the center, ground
being won east and west of Craonne.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
HARRY GODFREY
IS SLAIN DURING
ROW IN SALOON
James Shea WieIds Knife on
Man Who Thought He
Was a Soldier.
VICTIM DIES BEFORE
AID CAN BE SUMMONED
Shea Resented Inference That
He Was in Military
Service.

A military Uniform, mistaken for
that of the United States army,
started a quarrel in Big Mike"
Sullivan's saloon at 1920 today
that resulted in the killing of
Harry Godfrey, a miner formerly
employed at the Original, by James
Shea of 2ll West Quartz street.
Shea wore the uniform and re-
sented inference that it represent
ed the United States army, Shea's
claims that 10 men attacked him
and that someone in the crowd did
the cutting of Godfrey, were de-
MED by every witness to the affray.
Godfrey's throat was laid open for
more than six inches. A big cash
was made in his back. He bled to
death before he could be taken to
the emergency hospital.
Jack Stover, an ex-soldier who
Boosted of the fact to Shea. was re-
pulsed by Shea, who said: I'm inde-
pendent Of any of those outfits"
Stover retired to another end of the
bar and Godfrey entered the saloon
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
TO ENLIST MONTANA CLUB
WOMEN IN PATRIOTIC WORK

l. Higgins of Deer Lodge. the director
from Montana at the meeting. Mrs.
Higgins went to visit in the east after
the national meeting and will not ar
rive here until next week. 1t is un-
derstood that the Montana campaign
will be launched at the meeting of the
State Federation of Womens clubs of
this state in Miles City the first week
in June. although the preliminary
steps may be taken before then.
The national council has outlined the
following basis for the work of the
ladies of the clubs of the country and
all others who wish to Join in the
work:
IA pledge for every clubwoman
who will promise to use only those
Continued on Page Nine.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
M 'ADOO SOON To
START SELLING
TREASURY NOTES
First Series of $1,000, ,OOO,-
900 Certificates Soon
Will Come Out.
BUTTE BANKERS WILL
TAKE LIBERAL SUPPLY
Subscription to Governments
Short Term Issue From All
Over Country.

Washington, April 20. - Treasury
certificates OF indebtedness, author
ICED up to $4,000, ,ooo, 900 in the $1,000
900 600 war finance measure now be-
fore congress, will be issued, Secretary
McAdoo announced today, "as may be
necessary to meet the requirements Of
the treasury" as soon as the bill be-
comes a law. The bonds authorized
by the bill probably will not be Of
fered before 60 days.
Meanwhile certificates of indebted
ness maturing June 30 and bearing ac-
crued interest In payment of sub
scriptions for bonds will be sold.
Keep Money Circulating.
The secretary appreciates the de.
CONTINUED en- Page ThreeD
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
Godfrey an Ex-Soldier.

I'm an eX-soldier' myself" said Cod
frey when he noticed Shea's uniform
IF you belong to the militia or the
regular outfit, you'll have to show me-"
Words followed Godfrey's remarks
and the two men exchanged blows. Ike
Hayes, the colored porter, separated
the men and warned the bystanders
that Shea had knife. ike" went be-
hind the bar to finish his work and
when he turned around he saw Shea
draw the knife. Godfrey rushed to-
ward Shea and then yelled, Fellows,
he's cutting me-"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
OLD GLORY IS
HO|S7ED OVER
WESTMINSTER
King and Queen Participate in
Unique Service With
Subjects.
1000 CROWD INTO THE
ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL
Prayers Are Said for Success
of Allies and for Guidance
for America.

London, April 20.-America's part
nership in the world war was ceIe-
brated by a religious service today in
st. PauI's cathedral. The Stars and
Stripes floated from the highest tower
Of the buildings at Westminster-the
first time foreign flag was ever dis
played on that eninence-and flew
above oil government buildings. The
service In the historic cathedral where
tho most momentous occasions of ma
tional rejoicing and mourning have
Continue, on Page seyen.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
All Will Register for National
Work of Some Kind. Plan
Embraces Organized Efforts
for Promotion of Economy.

Thousands of Montana club women
will be enlisted within the next month
nation embracing plan formulated by
the national council of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs. which
concluded its session in New Orleans
last week. The details of the all
state-embracing plan have not yet
been received in Butte and probably
will not until the return of Mrs. w.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
FATE TO ENLIST HIGH
SCHOOL BOYS FOR FARMS

to bestir themselves and participate in
every way in increasing Montanas 8
wheat crop 100000 additional BUSH
els, much greater potato crop and
record d-breaking acreage for fall grains.
The council will meet in Helena to-
morrow.
Farm labor sufficient to handle the
situation is the big problem OF the
farmers. The problem was attacked
with a will today by the state council
of defense. according to c. D. Green
field. secretary. who heard from sew
CONTINUED on Page Eight.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
SEIZED OPIUM TO Be
USED BY GOVERNMENT

Seattle. April 20.-Four thousand
tins of opium seized in the Puget
Sound customs district in the past
three years. and valued at market
prices at s2s0.O00, is being prepared
for shipment to Washington, under
orders from the treasury department.
Ordinarily the opium would be burned,
but the drug is now required by the
medical department of the government.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
|TOP BOARDING FOOD"
is CRY IN THE CITIES

20-Stop Chi
OF household buyin
II Investigation that examining
" o"er inc "arAes !" certain ioo"'" ""' "
Trough Its " the Home Makers
nationwide boarding foods through
paio
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
TEUTONS HAVE TAKEN
NEW DEFENSIVE POSITION

occupation of the Siegfried positions
which long have been under construc-
tion, says the official statement, issued
today by the German army headquar-
ters. began on March 16 and ended yes
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20

the city to institute what amounted to
the virtual disruption Of the retail gro
Gerry trade routine.
Deliveries in many instances were
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
TouIle Tu,,he !. Sufficient Labor to
\ oO.E \. me Farms of Montana
ven0ae .nelr Greatest Product
ns,ssss n,s.,ess is Problem of State

s,a luto the Post.
in mo,Ia,, Hpril 2o.-Machinery was
ense oh herO by the state council of
rY sec,,e today which radiates to
lnces ci,ia M OF the state and in
'''izens in every walk of life
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
Many Men Present.

Stover, Patrick Sullivan and Jess
Blaylock pulled Shea away and held
him until the police arrived. Godfrey
staggered to the sidewalk in front of
the saloon, where he fell Sullivan,
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20

a.e ha the restraints thrown about
aafu,ng aosg by the quantity limita-
Iebo,ao Ib,o.ished by grocers. buying by
kes rs ra who feared further ad-
IN LA ehed a degree of intensity
a grocers in many sections of
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
MEDIATE ACTION MUST
|E TAKEN TO MEET FOOD
| SITUATION SAYS HOUSTON
Would Have Government Control All Es-
blishments Dealing With the Preparation
of Food or Manufacture of Farm
Implements

! hgress Is Urged to Act Quickly and to Place
It the Disposal of the Department Fund of
(25, 100000 to Carry Out Its Provisions and
Investigations Grocers in Many Large
Elites Appeal to the People to Stop Hoarding.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20
Prayer Service In London Celebrates
Entry Of United States Into the War
REVOLUTIONARY DEMANDS
MADE ON AUSTRIA HUNGARY
BY HUNGARIAN SOCIALISTS

They Ask Publication of Peace Conditions of Central Powers
Excluding All FocibIe Annexation of Territory Restoration
Of Freedom Of Speech and Proof of Sincerity of the Govern
ment's Desire for Peace.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-04-20

Continued on Page Eight)
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CONTINUED on Page Three. }
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Continued on Page Eighth
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Continue, on Page seven.)
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS WAR
Resident Of New York Was Astounded
When He Learned United States
Was Fighting Germany.

In this big town, where everybody is
supposed to be hep to big events, O
man was discovered who, for the first
time, learned that this country Is at
war with Germany, says the New York
Times. The man is a loyal Polish.
American. He suspects that he is alive,
knows that he is employed regularly,
but beyond that he is not even curious.
A policeman saw the Pole sweeping
of the steps of a hotel where he is en-
ployed as porter. The officer also noted
the wide stretch of shoulders, cOnsid-
cred the cOllapsible brow, estimated
the pOrter's age, and asked him IT, he
had n cOnscriptiOn card. For whatT"
asked the porter. For the army" ex-
planned the policeman. But l got q
nice job here" smiled the man, indi-
eating the broom and the growing dust
pile. That's all right" said the guar
dian of the law, but you have to reg
lister. All young men have to register
until the war is over" "The warp
howled the Pole; "what war? Have we
got a war yet? Spain?" "NO; Ger
many" The porter looked amazed.
You want me to jOin?" he asked.
Sure, l jOin," and, deserving the work.
in hand and acting precisely like an en-
thusiastic volunteer, the man strOlled
down to make his mark on the neces-
sary papers.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
RUSSIANS TAKE $4,000 MEN
Fierce Battle in GaIicia Still in Full
Swing-Attaeks Near 8rzezany
Renewed BY SIaVs.

London.-Eighteen thousand sol
diers and 300 officers constitute Gen
eraI Brusiloffs captures the first two
days of his big drive on Lemberg, the
capital of Galicia. To these official
figures of prisoners were added those
of the great booty in guns. Twenty
nine big cannon and 33 machine guns
were taken, the Russian War office
stated. The big battle is still in full
swing, and the belief prevails here
that War Minister Kerensky is with.
holding important details until more of
the larger detectives are attained. Ber.
lin asserted that the Russians renew
ed their attacks in the region of Brze
zany, the railway point 46 miles south
west of the outskirts of Lemberg. The
Teutons there hold defense positions
of extreme strength, enchanced by the
natural advantages Of the terrain as g
carrying position"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
SPY HUNT LEADS TO LEAK"
Germans Knew of the Voyage Through
Collision Of Munitions Steamer and
earse-Inspectors Passed Fleet.

Washington.-The spy hunt brought
many startling developments which
will lead to the enactment of consider
able drastic legislation.
While all official Washington was
puzzling its head to determine how
German spies could obtain information
of the movements of American troops
letter received by a high secret serv-
ice official showed how, through their
marine insurance agencies, the Ger
mans are able to learn the inmost de-
tails of American plans
1t seems that a steamer carrying am
munition and supplies for England left
New York with the transport fleet. In
the Narrows it Collided with a barge
and hole was stove in the side, neces-
stating Bleaching the ship. The rein
surance on the vessel had been placed
with German companies. They sent
their men out to inspect the ship. In
going to the ship these agents passed
the transport fleet, then ready to sail
This information was then spread
broadcast through insurance circles.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
WHISTLER WAS MOST ACTIVE
Observer MarVeIed at Great Energy
Displayed by the Famous Artist
in His Studio.

The studio was surprisingly differ
ent from the room he previously used
In Lindsay row, and entirely unlike
the studios usually occupied by other
artists. says Hay in Memories Of
Whistler" l remember Il long, not
very lofty room, very light. with win
dOws along one side; his canvas beside
his model at one end, and at the
other, near the table which he used
as palette, an old Georgian looking
glass, SO arranged that he could see
his canvas and model reflected in it.
Those who use such Il mirror Gas he
did constantly will know that 1t is
the most merciless of critics.
l marveled then at his extraordinary
activity, as he darted backward and
forward TO look Mt both painting and
model from his point Of view Mt the ex-
treme end of the long studio. He always
used brushes Of large size with very
long handles, three feet in length. and
held them from the end with his arms
stretched to their full extent Each
touch was laid on with great firmnesS.
and his physical strength enabled him
to do without the assistance of mahl-
stick, whilst the distance at which he
stood from the canvas allowed him to
have the whole Of large picture in
sight and so judge the correct drawing
of each touch.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
SPAIN SITUATION is SERIOUS
Events That Will Surprise the World
Are Predicted BY President o.
Short-LiVed Republic.

Paris.-The situation in Spain, far
from improving, appears to be going
from bad to worse. The gravity Of the
crisis is confirmed amply by such news
as reaches Paris. The Madrid CORE.
spondent Of the Petit Parisienne says
the suspension of constitutional guar.
antees by the government has not re.
moved the unrest in Spain.
The fact that the heavily censored
Spanish press publishes nothing con.
corning the internal situation seems
to indicate that conditions are far from
normal.
Oristo Salmeron y Garcia, president
of the short-lived Spanish republic,
who has just arrived from Spain, also
takes a serious view of the situation
there. In a statement published in the
Petit Parisenne he says he is con-
vinced Spain is on the eve OF i'm.
portant events.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
SENATE FAVORs LIQUOR BAN
Power Is Given the President to Take
Over All Distilled Spirits and
Pay Owners.

Washington.-The Senate has dis
posed of the prohibition question by
passing law containing the following
provisions:
/. The use Of foodstuffs in the man.
ufacture Of whisky is prohibited. Moth.
ing is said about beer or wine.
2. No distilled liquors shall be i'm.
ported into the country during the war.
3. The President is directed to com.
mandeer all liquors in bond, and pay
the owners the actual> cost, plus a
profit not exceeding 10 per cent.
4. No taxes shall be levied against
the distilled spirits now in bond.
The prohibition law was passed by
vote of As to 81. 1t is victory for
the vets. The drys failed after des-
perate efforts to have beer and wine
included. 1t is estimated that the gov.
ernment will lose about $1,000, 900 600
through the law.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
BOOST ORDERED BY DANIELS
For 426 Navy Men To Get War Com.
missions-Promotion To Line and
Staff Is Designated.

Observation-Disclosures of 496
chief warrant officers for war commits
sions in the line and staff of the navy
has been announced by Secretary Dan
iels, who said he expected a large per-
Centage of them to so perform their
new duties that their promotion could
be made permanent after the war. This
will be the largest number of men ever
commissioned in the American Navy
at one time.
Temporary rank as warrant officers
Will be given 345 enlisted men imme-
diately, and others will be so desig-
mated as the need arises to fill up the
places of those given commissions.
The Secretary acted under a recent
authorization of Congress for expand
ing the navy's personnel and for issu-
ing temporary commissions, to expire
at the end of the war.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
He Would EaX.

1t happened at Christmas party.
A pretty young lady mad asked one Of
the male guests to pass dish Of al
mOndS and raisins.
with pleasure" he replied, but do
you know that what you have asked
for is called In the vernacuIar Kiss
MISS" and that the penalty of kiss
attaches to the request?"
rs that SOP" answered the lady,
calmly. II must consult my husband
And she called across the room TO him,
and repeated the observation.
"Quite so' he replied. According
TO custom 1t Is a just debt and must
be paid. But is the gentleman aware
Of the arrangement made when we
were marricd-that l must settle all
my wife's liabilitleS?"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
How Germans Attack,

1t has frequently been stated of late
that the German troops attack in mass
formation even in the face of machine.
gun and shell fire. policy little short
of suicidal under conditions Of modern
warfare. A Dutch army officer who
has been an observer on tile front
says that this Is not strictly 50. He
states that the attack has the appear
ance of mass attack because it is
composed Of successive waves of in
fantry. The rear waves are kept in
close formation to heighten the morale
of the troops, but the attack is not
a mass attack. strictly speaking The
Germans charge in close order when
they have located what they consider
the weak spot in the line of defense.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-07-12
PIIaht Of Turkish Army Serious.

notwithstanding to reliable ad,
vices from Asia Minor, the Turkish
army is in the most serious plight OF
any period of the war on account OF
the depletion of man-power from the
ravages of epidemics and from actual
starvation as result of the failure OF
the commissairist. All classes of the
gendarmerie are being modified to fill
the gaps. 1t is said the spread Of
munities among Arab and Kurd troops
has become so alarming that Enver
Pasha, Turkish War Minister, is rush,
ing to Mesopotamia in an effort to
cope with the situation.