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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
KOf11ilORS Adhere,1ts Are
Wauering in Their Support;
Opposition Crows Resolute
Mutiny Ended
Says Premier
in Statement

PetroGrad. Sept. l2.-British Ad.
Per Wireless rrcss.-The
following statement. which was
signed. ''Kerensky. prime minister
ana commander in chief" was Civ
pn out here today;
"On this date. in accordance
with the decision of the provi-
sional government | am charged
with the office of commander
in.chief of the armed forces of
the country. The senseless ef
fort at military mutiny by the
late eommander-in- in -chief and a
small group Of generals has
ended In complete failnre. The
guilty mutineers will be deliv-
cred to the revolutionary mill
tary tribunal.
THE hloodless liquidation Of
the mutiny shows the wisdom
of the Russian people and its
army and navy in the persons
Of the generals. admirals. Off
GERS, soldiers and sailors who.
in the face OF n stern enemy,
remained loyal to their duty to
the fatheriand and their legal
government.
Having assumed chief COM
mand Of all the armed forces Of
Russia. declare my complete
faith in all ranks of the army
and the fleet. in the generals.
admirals, officers. soldiers and
sailors who have horne upon
their shoulders the heavy trial
of the past days"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
1000 Seattle Carpenters
Are Called Out on Strike

Seattle. Sept. 12.-More than 1000
carpenters, according to estimates
made by officers Of the building trades
unions. were called out today on jobs
throughout the city In which lumber
manufactured by mills operating on
the 10-hour-day standard was being
used. The lumber workers union has
requested shipwrights and ioiners to
join in a boycott of unfair lumber.
If this request is granted work in
building wooden ships would be tied
up.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
NEW PRESIDENT OF
MILWAUKEE CHOSEN
II. f. Byram of Burlington
to Succeed Earling.

Chicago. Sept. IA. J. Earline.
PRESIDENT of the Chicago, Milwaukee,
4 81. Paul railroad, announced tonight
that II. f. Byram OF the Chicago. Bur-
lington & Quincy miiroad had been
selected to succeed him. The an
nouncement OF. Mr.. Earring was made
just before his departure for the west
With Percy A. Rockefeller, a director
of the railway. Formal action. 1t was
said. making Mr.. Byram president
and Mr.. Earring chairman OF the board
of the st. Paul road would be taken
at a meeting of the directors in New
York the latter part OF the month.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Government Puts Approval
on Metal Workers Demands

Seattle. WASH. Sept. l2.--Wage in
creases demanded by $4,000 metal
workers In the Seattle shipyards have
been granted with the approval of the
United States shipping board, which
had authority 10 make tho recon-
mendation because the yards are
working on government boats. The
settlement was effected in Washing
ton.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Berkntan Returned to Jail
Await Extradition Papers

New York. Sept. l2.-Alexander
Rerkman, anarchist. indicted In San
Francisco on a charge of murder In
connection with the death year ago
of three persons in a preparedness day
explosion there, was today remanded
to the Tombs for 30 days, pending the
receipt of eXtradition papers from
California.
Berkmans counsel protested and
announced he would appeal 10 the su-
preme court 70 have 0eskmAn 6ailed
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Perfection by American En-
perts Of Needed Machine
Is Heralded.
TESTS SHOW ENGINE
REAL ACHIEVEMENT
Wholesale Production High
Power Battle Planes
Will BE Pushed.

Washington. Sept. l2.--The Liberty
motor, the :,irplane engine upon which
the United States is relying to estab-
lish definite air supremacy over the
Germans over the ha,tlcfields Of
France, has passed it's final test and is
n complete and gratifying success.
Secretary Baker announced today.
The United States aviation engine
has passed its final tests" says the
announcement, They were success
ful and gratifying. The new motor,
designed by the signal service as the
Liberty motor is now the main re-
lance of the United States in the
rapid production in large numbers of
in the war. In power. speed, service
ability and minimum weight the new
engine invites comparison with the
best that the European war has pro-
duced
Greatest Achievement Of War.
Il regard the invention and rapid
development of this engine as one Of
the really big accomplishments of the
| United States since its entry in the
war. The engine was brought. about
| through the cooperation OF more than
a score Of engineers, who pooled their
| skill and trade secrets In the wal
emergency. working with the encour-
| acement of the aircraft production
! bureau OF standards.
| THE story OF the production of this
engine is IA remarkable one. Prob.
ably the war has produced no greater
single achievement.
| Experts Pool Secrets.
| 1.-TWO of the best engineers in the
country. who had never before hao
seen each other. were brought to-
Eether at Washington and the prob
lem of producing an ali-American en-
! cine at the earliest possible moment
was presented to them. Consnltint
engineers and craftsmen from various
parts of the country were brought tC
| Washington to assist them.
| Realizing that the new design
would be a government design and II,
firm or individual would reap selfisi
benefit because of It's making, tn,
motor manufacturers nevertheless pa
triotioally revealed their trade secrets
and made available trade processes o
great commercial value. The indus
tries have also contributed the serv
ices of approximately 200 Of their bcs
craftsmen.
; Made in Many Factories.
parts OF the first engine wer
turned out at u different factorie
located all the way from Connecticu
to California. When all the parts wer
assembled and adjusted the perform
ance of the engine was wonderful
gratifying.
Not only did this country furnis
ideas through celebrated consultin
engineers. but the representatives l
. the United States, of England, Franc
, and Italy co-operated In tho develop
, ment of this motor.
: Tests Are Successful.
Both the flying and altitude test
: OF the new motor have been gratifyinl
One test was performed at Pike
l Peak. where the United States av
. alton engine performed satisfactoril
2 at this high altitude. One of the en-
< gines. In an airplane, broke the Amer
Q lean altitude record In recent flyin
test
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Will Help Russia Solve
Transportation Problem

Washington. Sept. 12.--Immediate
aid in solving Russia's transportation
problems will be given by the Amer
lean government. Shipment of loco
motives and cars to Vladivostok will
he rushed across the Pacific in Jap
anese vessels and American railway
men will be sent to serve as inspectors
along the trans Siberian railway. The
breaking down OF Russia's transporta-
ton system has been one of her chief
handicaps in prosecuting the war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Two Oregon Soldiers Are
Killed in Train Mishaps

Reddinc, Cal, Sept. 1.-TWO Ore
gon soldiers were killed near here in
train accidents.
Walter II. Potter. who was being
sought as deserter, was found under
n trestle. He had fallen from the
train. Sergeant w. +. Califf. Oregon
City. was run over by a train. He
died In hospital late today
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Quiet Along All Fronts
With Only Cannon Busy
BY Associated Press.

On the battle fronts the military ac-
tivity generally is far below that of
past weeks. on the line In France
and Belgium only artillery dueis and
comparatively small operations by the
infantry are being carried out.
Monte San Gabrielle. in the Austro-
Italian theater has been the scene OF
another vicious but unsuccessful at.
tack by the Austrians in an endeavo
to dislodge tho Italians from recent!
captured positions.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
TWO-Fifths National Army
to Mobilize September 19

Washington, Sept l2.-MobiliZation
OF the 40 per cent quota OF the ma
tional army will proceed September 10.
according to schedule, all over the
United States, the war department an
nounced today. except for some east
ern districts. where there was delay
in construction. One fifth of the
quota will move daily.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Western Montana never glimpsed
more perfect day than was yesterday
Tuesdays rain washed the dust and
smoke out of the air and added a lus-
ter OF green to lawns and trees they
have not had since early summer. AL
though the mercury climbed a little
higher than for several days. yet there
was the scent Of autumn In the atmo-
sphere which qnickens the pulse and
stirs the sluggish blood.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Montana Man One
of Nine Arrested
as Draft .Evaders

San Diego, Cal. Sept. 12.-After n
thorough examination, concluded to-
night, of the officers. crew, passen-
gers and cargo and papers of the gas :
oline schooner Anvil. brought here by
an American warship from point 300
miles south of this port, the depart
ment of justice held nine men who
were aboard, on the ground that they
are subject to the war draft hill and
have not registered.
Among the prisoners is Ole Hansen
of Deer Lodge, Mont.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Approves Allowance Plan
for Soldier Dependents

Washington, Sept. 12.-Provfsions OF
the soldiers and sailors insurance bill
for allowances of from IS to $50 a
month to dependents during the serv-
ice OF enlisted men. were tentatively
approved today by the house. Efforts
of Representative keatins Of Colorado
to have the allowances raised failed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Cause Worth Its Cost.

1.-THE struggle is stern and costly but
tho cause is greater and worthy. It Is
the vindication of right and the pro
lection of the weak. Victory, delayed
perhaps, but ultimately certain. will
bring the triumph of the peoples will
over autocratic will and will dig the
graves of INSCRIPTIONS schemes oi
world aggression and of military
tyranny. Then and then only will
there be lasting peace
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Denies Reports
Supplies Do Not
Reach Soldiers
J. T. Gerould, Red Cross Di-
rector, Here on Trip in
Northern Division.

Emphatic denial Of reports ciren
lated throughout the country that the
supplies contributed to the Red Cross
were not being sent to the soldiers was
made last night by James Thayer
Gerould. director of chapter develop
ment for the northern division Of the
Red Cross which comprises the states
Of Minnesota. North and South Da-
kota and Montana.
Mr.. Gerould arrived in Missoula
after travelling through every section
of the eastern part of the state. where
he conferred with the chairmcn of the
chapters and went over the work that
Is proposed by the Red Cross.
Supplies Sent to Front.
IT cannot see where such n report
started" said Mr.. Gerould. last night.
supplies sent to headquarters are be-
ing shipped out to the front as fast
az they come in. OF course some are
retained to supply the needs In the
cantonmcnt camps throughout tho
country
Mr.. Gerould declared that the work
in Montana looked excellent and that
the Montana workers for the Red
Cross had every reason to he proud ot
what they have accomplished in the
way OF providing supplies. He stated
that all the local chapters in tht
state We're doing good work in every
way.
Last night he held an informal con
ference with Kenneth Ross. loca
chairman of the Red Cross. and witt
several Red Cross nurses In the city
| Today he will meet with the executive
| committee and will outline tho worl
| that Is being contemplated for tn
coming year.
| Al Chapters Aided.
There are 1000 chapters In tn
United States at the present time,
said Mr.. Gerould, land the Red Cros
headquarters is sending out director
| to get in personal touch with all tn
cha piers to see that the work Is helm
conducted along efficient lines.
"Since all the Red Cross leaders ar
contributing their services gratis I
the organization. the people of tn
country can feel assured that tn
500. .000. 900 donated in the campaig
will all 20 TO the actual buying an
preparing of supplies for the Re
Cross work for our soldiers"
Mr. GerO,ild declared that cxpei
commissions are being sent into a
the counties of Europe with the vie
Of finding out just how the Red eros
can offer the best service during I'll
war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Ferguson Defense Will
Present Evidence Today

Austin, Texas. Sept. l2.-The house
board OF managers. presenting the i'm
parchment charges against Governor
James II. Ferguson before the senate
high court. late this afternoon con-
cluded its direct testimony.
On request of w. A. Hanger. chief
counsel for the government, recess
was taken until tomorrow, when tht
defense will begin its case.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Northwest Fruitgrowers
Will Gather at Portland

Portland. Ore. Sept. l2.-Apple
growers and box manufacturers in the
states west of the Rocky mountains
and north Of California will meet here
tomorrow with w. b. Aver. federal
food administrator for Oregon. Mr..
Aver viii discuss proper handling OF
I the fruit crop.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
To Reopen Mines
of Butte as Soon
as nCome Back

Butte. Sept. &c. r. Kelley. vice
president of the Anaconda Copper
Mining company, has announced. in
view of the action taken by the
smeltermen at Anaconda last night
and today the company will open up
"all along the line" as soon as a suf-
ficient force to man the WaShoe
smelter at Anaconda is assured.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
FIFTY LIVES LOST
WHEN LINER SINKS
Minnehaha Caught by u
Boat After Many Trips.

New York, Sept. 12.-News was re-
ceived here tonight from England that
the Atlantic transport liner Mime
haha. which had made &c voyages be-
tween New York and London. carrying
10000 tons of munitions and supplies
on each trip, was sunk by a submarine
last Friday short distance off the
coast of Ireland and so of her passen-
gers and crew We're lost.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Many Children Starving
for Lack of Cheap Milk

Sacramento. Cal. Sept. 12.-Many
small children in California are al
ready slowly starving because milk is
denied them in sufficient quantities.
due to the great advance in price. ac-
cording to a report made today to the
California Council of Defense by DR..
John r. Haynes. chairman of the coun-
cils relief committee.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Supposed Followers Outside
Of Petrograd Show Spirit
lndecisiOn.
WORKMEN ARMING;
.ORDER MAINTAINED
Cabinet POstp0nes Attack on
Rebels in Hope of Avoid.
ing BlOOdshed.
BULLETIN.

Petrograd. Sept. l2.-Gatchina,
30 miles south southwest Of Pet
rograd. has been occupied by the
forces of General Korniloff, after
it had been evacuated by govern
force is 81 miles south of Petro-
grad. No fighting has occurred
so far
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
QUEEN ElEANoRE DIES.

Sofia. Bulgaria. Sept. i2.-Via Lon.
don.-Queen Eleanore of Bulgaria
died here this afternoon. She had
been III some time and recently King
Ferdinand and Crown Prince Boris
and Prince Cyril were summoned Il
her bedside,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Only One French Ship of
Over 1900 Tons Is Sunk

Paris. Sept. 12.-The statement of
the ministry of marine issued this
evening shows that for the week end
ing September > one French vessel of
more than 1.5aO tons and five vessels
under 1900 tons were sunk by mines
or submarines. Two fishing craft also
were sent to the bottom.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Raid Professors Home in
Anti Draft Paper Search

Toledo. O., Sept. 12.-Federal au-
thorities tonight raided the home of
Professor Scott Nearing in search of
literature which they said may have
been used in q campaign OF opposition
to the army conscription law. Near
ing came here two years ago from the
University of Pennsylvania.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Adjournment of Congress
by October l Is Possible

Washington. Sept. l2.--Hope at the
capitol for early adjournment OF con-
gress grew today to a general belief
that the session could be closed around
October /. with nearly all important
legislation enacted. There was some
talk of fixing September % as the date.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
May Have Blown Up Navy Yard.

Washington. Sept. 12.-Officials Of
both the navy department and the de-
partment of justice declined to COM
ment on the report that several pas
sengers Of the captured schooner An
vii were wanted for completely in the
recent fatal explosions at the League
Island navy yard. or to discuss spe-
cific charges in any way.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Most of New England Corn
Crop Destroyed by Freeze

Boston. Sept. 12.-Eighty per cent of
the bumper crop Of corn Of New Eng
land was destroyed by the two nights
Of frost this week and squash. beans
and tomatoes suffered In a proportios 4
ate degree. Y
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
To Discuss Finances.

Washington. Sept l2,--Niscount
Reading comes to the United States to
discuss financial affairs. He will con
fer here with treasury department Of
ficials,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13

The Weather

Montana - unse4flod Thursday,
pnebabiy showers in west portion;
Friday par<ly cloudy; not much
change in temperature.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13

Petrograd. Sept. l2.-The newly
formed temporary military committee
is arming the workmen. who will
either be sent to reinforce the army
units or will be organized in special
striking battalions.'
Perfect order is being maintained in
the capital. Street meetings have been
forbidden.
Additional newspapers have been
suppressed. The Rech appears today
with four black columns.
General korniloff's real difficulty
seems to be the resolute opposition o.
the rank and file OF the front army
and the irresolute action OF his sup
posed adherent troops outside of Pet
rograd.
AT "A cabinet meeting last night the
minister emphasized the need OF end
ing revolt speedily in view of tht
had effect on the country and abroad
But so long as korniloff does not opeI
hostilities there il a strong feeling II
favor of avoiding, bloodshed and prob.
ably the government will postpone at.
tackinG the rebel troops until all hope
of their secession from korniloff i.
lost.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Washington Still Alarmed.

Washington. Sept. l2.--Reports
reaching here today indicating that
Premier kerensky's provisional gov
ernment was gaining strength In it's
struggle to prevent General korniloft
from seizing the government failed to
raise the hopes of Russia's friends to
any great extent.
Although accepting the governments $
optimistic announcement that korni.
lofts followers were few and that some
OF his soldiers marching on Petrograd
had offered to arrest their leader. of :
ficials and diplomats said 1t was Diff
ficult to Judge the strength of the re-
volt They were impressed with the
view that even should this uprising be
quelled promptly, the interests secret
ly approving Korniloffs attempted
coup would remain rs danger sources
for Russia's future unity.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
All Denends on Answer.

Washington. Sept. le.--Argcntina
course for the remainder OF the war
probably will be determined by Ger
manys answer to the demand sent
from Ruenos Aires that the Berlin
government disavow the action OF tts
minister in advising the sinking of
Argentine ships without leaving any
trace" and in calling the Argentine
foreign minister "a notorious ass
Whether Germany will force the big
South American country into the list
of her enemies is n question of more
Immediate interest here than the out
come OF Sweden's part In transmitting
the German messages. Ry many Of
ficials Ii is regarded as improbable
that Berlin viii fail to take advantage
promptly of the loop-hole left nv
Argentina's offer to maintain "A status
quo in Reputation of the ministers
action.
Acceptance would be regarded hero
as tantamount to fixing Argentina
part in the war, since sinking OF more
ships Is improbable with only a neg
ligiblc number of transatlantic vessels
flying the Argentine flag.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Cooperative Agreement.

London, Sept. 13.-According to the
Reuter- Petrograd correspondent an
understanding has been reached for
the cooperation of kerensky as pro-
visional commander in chief and Gem
eral AleXieff. chief OF general staff.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
Thousands, Carrying Brands,
Join in Demonstration
of Enmity.
DELIVER PASSPORTS
TO COUNT LUXBURG
Argentina Demands Apology
for Messages Exposed
by Washington. :

Hucnos Aires, Sept l2.-The down
town section OF the city was the scene
of the widest disorders tonight in
connection with great anti German
demonstrations in which thousands OF
Arscntinans took part. Many OF those
in the mobs carried firebrands and as
a result scores of buildings were set
on fire. Several blocks OF German
business houses in Gale de Mayo were
destroyed.
Among the structures attacked were
the German club, one OF the finest
edifices In the city, and the bnildin.
of the German daily. La Union. As
fast as the fires in these buildings
were extinguished they were started
again. Mounted patrols and the en-
tire fire department kept rushing from
one part OF the city to another in an
attempt to quel the riots and nut
down the flames. In several instances
police who We're attempting to shoot
AT those welding torches were set
upon by the crowds and disarmed
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken by the authorities to protect
Count I.uxhurG. the German minister,
when he arrives here tomorrow morn.
| ing to receive his passports.
Passports Delivered.
The Argentine government today
sent to the German legation passports
| to be delivered to Count LuXburs. The
counts whereabout is unknown to the
Argentine government. The foreiAo,
| office sen, TO the German foreign
! ministry = communication demanding
| AN explanation of the counts action In
sending secret code messages to Ber-
lin through the swedish legation here.
as revealed by the state department OF
| the United States last week.
Up to Germany Now.
| II is officially announced that If Ger
| many should fail to disappfove OF
| LuNbure's action, Argentina would
| recall. her minister at Berlin. II 1fr-
many disapproSes his course. the
| status quo will be maintained