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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
Two Miners Die in Fire
Which Destroys Sun,pter

Baker Ore. Aug l3.-Two miners
names unknown, arc believed to have
becn burned to death in a fire which
wiped out the business section OF
4Sumptcr this AFTERNOONS. Several hum,
drcd ncrsons are homeless. Food and
tents arc being sent from here The
only public buildings saved were the
depot, high school and hospital Re-
Sised estimates of the loss run from
S5oo.no0 to $l,O00,00O
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
TAFT IMPROVING RAPIDLY,

Clay Center. Kas., Aug. 13.-Former
President William Howard Taft to-
day continued his rapid improvement
from an attack of intestinal indiges-
ton, according to his physician, who
declared he believed his patient would
be able to leave here by Wednesday.
Mr.. Taft was stricken last Tuesday
while on a lecture tour,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14

The city of Portland boasts that ii
has fewer deaths from drowning
among the children than any other
city in the country. The reason is
given that the children learn to swim
under safe conditions before they arc
very. Old.
The residents of the city point with
pride to the large number of very
small children who can swim, and the
swimming pools with which the city
abounds are always filled with tiny
youngsters. Many lakes afford excel
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
War Summary

In Flanders the opposing troops
apparently are resting in rrerara-
lion for further infantry activity.
French troops again have re-
rulSed German attacks along the
Aisne front. East of the positions
the French took the offensive and
made a small advance.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen
has captured pantziu. railway town
west of Marasechti, probably cut
ting the railway line north and
thus imperiling the Russians and
Rumanians in western Moldavia,
around ocna.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
Was Not Expected Here.

The news Of Miss Jcanncttr Rankin's
possible visit 10 Missoula was q sur
prise not only 10 ,MissOula women who
supported her in her campaign but
also to the members of her family here.
Mias Edna Rankin. sister of the repre-
sentative. said last night that she had
received no word of her coming here.
Mrs. J. A. Miles, who was active in
Miss Rankin's campaign. said that al
though she knew nothing of Miss Ran
kin's visit here, she expected a dem
onstration at the train when Miss RAN
kin arrives.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14

lent opportunities for the children
after they have learned the art.
In striking contrast are the MisSoula
children. With no place to go but "A
few dirty ponds and the cold. danger
Gus river. they have no opportunity To
Swi1 When they become old enough
to try the river they have insufficient
training to take care Of themselves
and the result is disastrous
The swimming pool will solve the
problem The youngsters will have Il
safe, sanitary place i'll which to learn
Ia swim aud one danger to the chit
dlon Will be aNertod.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
HvLAN TO OPPOSE MITCHELL.

New York, Aug. 13.--Judge John F.
Hylan of Brooklyn was placed in the
field today by the Business Mems
league as n candidate for mayor
against Mayor Mitchell, who is sup
ported by the republican fusion COM
Inittee for re- election.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
Hugo H. Swanberg Commits
stoned as Captain in
National Army.
STATE UNIVERSITY
CONTINGENT LARGE
H. w. Russell, This City; ].
B. Townsend, Stevens
vile, Named.

FOrty-thrce Montana men are among
the l.4o0 to whom army commissions
We're awarded last night at the reserve
officers training camp at the Pre-.
,stdio. San Francisco. OF these 43
Missonla four. The western Mon
tanars arc:
Captain .. w. Potter Potomac; Cap
tain Hugo II. Swanberg. Missoula;
First Lieutenant II. ". Russell, Mis-
SCUBA: First Lieutenant Charles H.
Moore Fort Missouln1: second Lieu
tenant II. NJ. Rice. Kalispcil: Second
Lieutenant }. B. Townsend. Stevens
Vile: Second Lieutenant W. D. Rich
ardson. Missoula.
Captains Well Known Here.
No Montana men received commits
sions as majors, and Captains Potter
and Swanberg have only four ranking
Montana comrades. Both men are well
known in Missoula. Captain Potter IS
Il wealthy Blackfoot rancher who
served voluntarily in the training camp
conducted at Fort Douglas. Utah. last
year. Captain SwanbeEg is q veteran
of the Spanish American war who
conducted an employment office in this
city for several years.
Several from University.
ii. w. Russell. who has been COM
missioned as a first lieutenant, was a
student in the law school at the State
University last year. J. r. Townsend
and W. d. Richardson, both second
lieutenants. We're State University
students. the former in journalism and
the latter in law. j. Nj. Adamson Jr..
of Helena, who also is commissioned as
a second lieutenant, was a student here
last year.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
Strike Donation Refused.

Great Falls. Aug. 13.--At it's meet
ings tonight the Great Falls Mill and
Smelernen's union turned down the
request OF the Butte Metal Mine
Workers union for contribution.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
Rush for Uniforms.

the men who have won army commits !
sions from the reserve officers train
ing camp at the Preside We're an
nounced here tonight. Approximately
fourteen hundred of the flower of the
country's young manhood changed the
red, white and blue hatcord Of the cam
didate for the gold and black cord of
the commissioned officer and hastened
puttees, swords and spurs, shedding
the private's khaki now badly worn
which they donned at the opening of
the camp.
Eight States Represented
The men came from Arizona, Cali
fornia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wy
oming, New Mexico, Oregon. Utah and
Washington, and were nearly 5000
strong when camp opened May Is. The
unsuccessful ones were rapidly culled,
beginning the first day singly and in
groups. Some 500 losers remained un-
til about ten days ago. standing test
after test and finally falling of recon-
mendation only because still better
men were available. Many of these
who failed to be recommended needed
the advice of the War department that
they enlist In the ranks with inlme-
date recommendation for sergeanoies
and a chance at commissions later.
Some few were recommended for fur
thert training at the next camp which
opens at the Presidio August 81.
Fins Men, Says Colonel.
Colonel Fred W. Sladen. commandant
of the camp, said: The men conn
missioned are splendid examples Of
American manhood. Regardless OF age
or rank all have been subjected to the
same individual training and discipline
that they will be expected to exact Of
their future commands. The manner
In which they haye gone at the work
and the Improvement they have shown
from day to day has been a great
pleasure to their instructors. They are
deserving of great commentator for
the success of their efforts. We have
faith in them. Many good men failed
to gain commissions simply because
they lacked in different respects some
OF the many qualifications required of
men who are to be leaders in our new
national army"
The Montana list follows:
Captains:
+. @. Forsyth. Great Falls.
w. \. Rietrick Great Falls.
o. w. Potter, Potomac.
II. II. Childs, Great Falls.
w e. Simpson. Three Forks.
II. II. Swanberg, Missoula
First L;sutsnants.
II. W. Russell, Missoula.
Charles II. Moore. Fort Missoula.
d. II. Wilson, Second Montana In :
fantry. F'5
| r. f. McClintoek, Miles City.
Second lieutenants.
Jean d. Kelley. Anaconda.
II. o. Duke. Chinook.
NJ. l.. Carr. Great Falls.
| James NJ. w. Manning, Great Falls.
/ fCnnt inneA IN Da IS1uhf
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
End Of Controversy.


Butte, Aug. 13.--The apparent lack
OF two-thirds vote in favor of n
strike on the part of the Anaconda
smeltermen was declared tonight by
the American Federation of Labor of :
ficials to indicate the end of the wage
controversy in this district between
the mining companies and metal
trades organizations.
{ The Retail Clerks union of Butte to-
night refused to donate to the strike
fund of the Metal Mine Workers
union until such time as this union
affiliated with the A. r. of l..
The Metal Mine Workers union, was
addressed today by Grover II. Perry. a
member of Industrial union No. 500 of
the Industrial Workers OF the World
He said that unless the lynchers of
Little were apprehended the industrial
workers would consider the necessity
of calling Il nation wide strike.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-14
Anaconda Workers
Vote Down Strike

Anaconda, Aug. l3.--Thc strike
proposition was defeated in the ref
erendum vote OF the Anaconda Mill
and Smeltermen's union here today
figures at o'clock this morning show
ing that it had failed of the required
tWo-thirds ma jority.
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
Shower.

Miss Rita Brundige and Mrs. G..
A. Wicr We're hOstesses last eve
ming TO about twenty young ladies
when a surprise miscellaneous
shower was given for Miss Vera
Haldcman at the Brundige home
on Sixth street.
The. girls We're all nicely locat-
ed in darkrned bedroom when
Miss Haldcman very unsuspect-
ingly dropped in for few min
utcs to visit and quite willingly
obeycd when Miss Rita asked her
to get her work basket from the
bedroom. But when a bunch of
screams greeted her and the
crowd rushed out. nothing could
have been more appropriate than
for her to throw up her hands and
scream also.
When the laughing finally
suhsided and Miss Haldeman quit
shaking, several games and
stunts We're enjoyed.
Later a delicious two course
luncheon was served by the hos
tesses and a third course was
served to Miss. Hademan only. 1t
was served in large wicker has
ket and consisted of various gifts
from the girls.
Being a surprise shower. Miss
Haldeman was moi prepared with
a speech. but in few brief words
expressed her thanks. AT late
hour the guests departed, wishing
Miss Haldcman a very happy flu
ture.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
WHY TWAS SENATORS
THAT MADE EN- LAUGH
State Officials "suped" So Sc
riousIy That City Officials
Just Couldn't Help It.

OUTLAWS of hearty laughter
rent the tense silence which at
tended the showing of "The Price
of Silence" The new William Fox
film production. to The city Off
clals of Los Angeles, Cal, when
the senate chamber scene was
flashed on the screen.
\. Carlos. western representa-
tlNc OF the Fox Film Corporation.
Who had arranged the presenta-
ton, was hooked. He looked hard
at the film. hoping to catch the
break which caused the up
roarious outbreak. Failing in
this he waited until the end of the
show. Then he asked several Of
Inc guardians of the city's fate:
"Why 2"
l'N picking up few words here
pnd there from the new outbursl
OF haw- haws. Mr.. Carlos was
finally able 10 get The cause of
inc laughter. The senate cham
her scene shown i'm the film was
taken in the actual senate cham
bcr of the California legislature
at sacramento. The session was
adjourned temporarily to make
room for The actors, but many of
I'm" senator's stayed around. by
request. to fill Out the scene. The
SIGHT of familiar senatorial fig
ures strutting about on the film
was too much, even for The dig
nifty of Los Angeles officials
when guests Of great film COM
pany. The seriousness with
which fine California solons
played their parts as suprrs in
the films added to the humor,
several of The city rulers ex-
planned.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
st. Patrlck's Farewell. Party.

Miss Blanche Hardy proved
herself very able hostess last
evening when she entertained the
J. T. +. club at a st. Patrick s
party. II was also farewell for
Miss Clara Ball, who is to leave
soon for Sioux City.
The girls came attired in cos
tunes symbolizing st. Patrick s
day. Grace BELLS received first
prize for being the most appro-
priatcly dressed. while Ruth
Scott got an Irish potato with a
green flag stuck i'm il for the
booty prize.
As soon as the girls had all as
scmbled several flashlight pic
lures We're taken.
All short business meeting the
following officers were elected:
President, Ruth Myers.
Secretary and Reporter. Ethel
Doty.
Treasurer, Eletta Everett.
Just before the adjournment
of the meeting, the president pre-
sented Miss Ball with a souvenir
spoon as token of remembrance
from her club sisters.
The hostess gave out pencils
and paper and told the guests she
would give them ten minutes to
write an imaginary story about
Snakes. /"
The stories had wrought up
the girls considerably when they
were read aloud, hut did not him
der them from enjoying a splen-
did supper which was then served
by Mrs. Hardy, assisted by Miss
Dolly Hardy.
Much amusement was caused
by the Shamrock Blow" The
girls winning in this stunt will
he the first to be married.
The guests were then told to
find the miniature Irish flags
hidden about the room. One half
of the flags had the letter rs" on
them and the rest had Ct" The
girls finding the most "Gs" went
on the CO. side and those having
the most "Ss" went on the 49,
side. Ruth Myers was captain OF
the &c" team, while Irene Muller
was captain of the other. The
two sides then competed in a
ten word contest, the &c" team
losing. The losers had to act OUT
the part Of various wild animals
for the amusement of the win
ners.
At a rather late hour the club
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
Birthday Party.

Donald Prucss celebrated his
ninth birthday yesterday by en-
Pertaining fifteen Of his friends
al a party from l:3O TO 700
O'Clock. Games were enjoyed
until 6 o'clock. when the guests
were invited into the dining room.
where they found their places at
one long table and smaller one.
A birthday cake with nine lighted
candles formed the centerpiece, ef
each table and shamrocks were
given as favors. Mrs. Pruess was
assisted in serving the two course
repast by her daughter, Miss Ma
rion. Master Donald received
many pretty and useful gifts,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15

( The q. E. Cox home on North
Fourth street was the scene Of d
royal good time yesterday after
noon, when forty ladies were en-
tertained at a Shamrock party
given by Mesdames G. f. Cox and
II. A. Mandelko.
II The home was designated by an
immense Irish flag tackled on tho
front door. Upon being ushered
into the dressing room. sham
rock, upon which was written an
Irish name. was pinned upon each
one by Miss Verna Hoover. These
names were to be used all after
noon and anyone not doing so
twas penalized. Every penalty was
paid many times over. such as
kissing the Blarney stone, sing
ing Irish songs. and dancing iigs.
The efficiency of some of the
performances showed that many
kaudeville stars We're present.
4 The double parlors and dining
room We're deliberately decorated.
Green crepe paper streamers
made canopy ceilings and rope
portieres, while shamrocks and
pipes tipped each piece and
formed festoonings for piano
scarf, pictures and chandeliers.
Bouquets of ferns and white car
nations were also much in evil
dcnce. White wax kewpies, deco
rated with pom poms of green
baby ribbon. kept Watch over the
Iassembled guests.
| Cardboards with green pencils
attached We're passed and
Snake contest was then in order.
Some of the participants fairly
had 'em' trying to answer the
| questions. Mrs. HALEY was the
lucky one i'm drawing for the
prize and received a green. wig
|gly snake for her proficiency.
Then came the musical stunt,
when Mrs. Will Coulthard played
sketches of Irish melodies and the
ladies wrote the names of them.
Here. again. was much talent
manifest. and lots had TO be
drawn. Mrs. O'Grady'' succeeded
in winning a, beautiful. new green
lcreation in millinery. trimmed
with the proverbial clay pipe and
shamrock.
! The cabaret lunch was de
,cided novelty, in which Miss Helen
Hoover entertained all with vocal
selections, Mrs. Coulthard acting
as accompanies. Miss Helen has
very good voice, pleasing man.
ner, and her enunciation was
perfect.
! Misses Hoover and Potter as
Isisted the hostesses in serving a
1.-TWO course tray luncheon. where
green and white were the prevail
ing colors and the shamrock
formed the design for the ice
cream. Old Erin flags were given
as favors. u
The out-of-town guests were
Mesdames Will Conlthard and
Frank Wilson of California and
Mrs. w. w. Reams of Mitchell.
I. S. ID.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
Tlckrldae Items.

Police are searching for two
doctors posing to be from ST :.
Francis hospital. Chicago. who
are alleged to have swindled Miss
Bell Mix of Danville out of $500.
They posed as oculists and tested
her eyes, claiming to drop three
drops Of radium in one eye to
cure a cataract, and charged $500.
"A slocal bank cashed the check
after verifying the signature.
Later the Chicago hospital wired
the men were frauds and the Pc
lice we're notified.
I A case of the same kind as fhe
above happened not far from this
city about three years ago. TO
Mrs. Joe Johnson, but was moi
beat out Of near so much, receiv-
ing $25 for their treatment.
Mrs. Jerry Mahoney and chill
dren from pisgah are the guests
tof her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Johnson, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Parks Of Grav-
ity, Ia, were visiting last week at
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Johnson's and
also H. Weber's.
f. strouds moved this week
from the Fred Heath farm to a
farm near Logan.
Joe Johnson was transacting
business in Omaha last Saturday.
Mrs. Joe Johnson and Mrs.
Jerry Mahoney were the guests
lat the VIM. Frazier home We'd
nesday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
Debate Friday, March 1e.

The question for debate Friday
evening in on compulsory indus
trial insurance. DO you believe
chat the state of Iowa should
compel employers to insure their
employees aginst accident and
sickness? II you do your favor
the affirmative side. which will
he upheld by WOodbine here. IL
you do not, you favor the mega
tive, which will be upheld by our
team, consisting of Raymond
Curry, Earl Tamisica and Glenn
Ball. The question is one of in
terest to all. II is a live issue of
the day. You will enjoy every
minute Of The debate Friday night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
THURSDAY

We handle the best--Barring
ton Hall, Millar's Magnet. White
House, Chase & Sanborn's Seal
Brand--the coffee that pleases.
Lewis & Williams. Phone No. 2.
We pay cash for butter and
eggs. Lewis & Williams. MIG
IS lbs. sugar for si.O0 with
each sack of Victor flour at the
Quality Store. Lewis & Will
Hams. NAG
Darlington Hall, the baker-ized
coffee. Try can. Lewis &
Williams. MIG
w. d. Cody was a passenger
this afternoon to Council Bluffs,
James Dimmick made bust
ness trip this afternoon to Oma-
ha.
Joe McRivera left this after
noon for Chadron to work in the
machine shops.
Miss Alice Ritchison and Mrs.
Nora Brockman were Omaha Wis
itors this afternoon.
Mrs. john Zahner will he the
overnight guests of friends in the
Bluffs.
Detective Burke of Sioux City
was a Valley business caller to-
4 day.
Ed Wilson from Omaha was in
the city today calling on friends.
Mrs. w. G. Coulthard and Miss
Leila Blackburn of California
Junction were the guests here to-
day of friends.
Mrs. George Oliver of Onawa
came down this afternoon to Wis
it Mrs. Geo. Heffley and bring
Master George Culavin here to
his grandparents. His parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Culayin. Jr.,
moved to Dunlap last week after
three years residence in Ona-
wa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mulhall ar
rived last evening from Lincoln
for a brief visit with the latter's
mother, Mrs. H. p. Coe. and sis
ter, Mrs. E. H. Roeder. Mrs. Mul-
hall will be taken to Omaha this
evening where she will enter a
hospital for an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Cook were
Council Bluffs passengers this
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. stollard
left this afternoon for Spring
field, H., where they have been
called by the critical illness of
the latter's father.
Mrs. d. McKinnon was an Oma-
ha visitor yesterday.
Mrs. M. Fanger returned home
last evening from the Emanuel
hospital in Omaha, where she re-
Gently underwent an operation.
Mrs. Schall was the guest to-
day Of friends i'm Omaha.
Elvin Fry received two mashed
fingers. yesterday by getting them
caught in the machinery at the
shops.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
WANTED.
The United States Government
Needs Mechanics and

A list of mechanics and labor
er is posted in the lobby of the
local pOstoffice. together with the
rate of pay per diem Applications
may be had OF the local postmas-
ter. No educational examination
is required. but applicants will he
rated upon the evidence of their
experience and physical ability.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-03-15
August Johnson and daughter.


morning to be with Mrs. Johnson
during her operation this morn
ling at the Jennie Edmundson hos
[pital. She was operated upon by
DR.. Hanchett of that city and DR..
r. E. Lusk of the Valley, for an
labcess in the gall bladder. They
Ealso removed 80 gall stones,
varying in size from a grain of
wheat to a good sized hazel nut.
[She rallied nicely from the oper-
Eatien and is doing as we'll as can
be expected.
w. A. kemper was in Omaha
this afternoon on business.
A fine bouncing boy arrived at
1.-THE home of Mr.. and Mrs. O. G..
[Kiger. Wednesday eve, March
IA, in Calhoun. DIR. Lucy M.
Wood of Logan was the attend,
ling physician.
d. S. Livingston has returned
to the Valley after a several
months sojourn in South Dakota.
Mrs. Frank Jackson left this
morning for few days visit with
Mrs. F.. r. Foode in Blue Earth,
MINI.
j. B. stichler is reported very
nj.
Henry Riley suffered very bad
attack with his heart last night.
Miss Christie South is suffer-
ing with an attack of tonsilitis.
Grandma Evans of Woodbinc
(is the guest of the o. J.. Evans
home for q few days.
Misses Hazel Haldeman and
Geraldine McCune are i'm Omaha
today.
The stolen car which was cap
Etured yesterday by local officers
was identified today by the own
Fer, who, with a detective and the
prisoner took the car to Sioux
City. Earl Mason drove the car
back for them.
Mrs. George Gaver is confined
ITO her home or North Ninth street
Eby illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed ID. Bradley
Ewere Omaha passengers this
morning.
The Louis Moskovitz Dept.
|;Store is making some fine bar
gains for pay day and Saturday.
Go in the store and ask for them.
+ The Louis Moskovitz Dept.
Store is making some fine bar
Fgains for pay day and Saturday.
Go in the store and ask for them.
/ Mrs. NJ. Heiman was an Omaha
passenger this morning. Mr..
Heiman, who has been having
his eye treated at the hospital.
returned home with her.
Miss Nellie Mckenny, who has
been the guest the past three
week at the country home of Mr..
and Mrs. P. j. Birdsall, returned
10 her home in Logan this after
moon.
Wilbur Johnson of Tekamah.
Nek., was here today calling on
[old friends.
Mrs. J. H. South was an Oma-
ha visitor today.
Mrs. Emily Frazier is home aft
Ter spending the winter in Sioux
City.
DR.. Gertrude Gamble was
called to Beebeetown today.
DR.. Gertrude Gamble will leave
Saturday morning for two weeks
work in the Osteopathic college
lat Kirksville, Mo-, and make a
visit with her niece, Hazel Shack
leford, who is a student there.