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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
ROOSEVELT BOWS
TO DECISION ON
VOLUNTEERS ARMY
Issues Statement Asking All
to Serve Nation in Some
Other Way.

Oyster Bay, n. Y, May 2O.--Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt announced tonight
that all men who had volunteered to
serve with him under the American
flag in France would be absolved from
all further connection with the move
ment and that the only course open to
them now is to enter the military
service in some other way if they are
able to do SO, and il not, to serve the
country in civil life.
"As good American citizens" said
Colonel Roosevelt in a formal state
ment, 1--WE loyalty obey the decision of
the commander-in-c chief Of the Amer
ican army and navy. The men who
have volunteered will now consider
themselves absolved from all further
connection with this movement. The
funds that have been promised will be
treated as withdrawn and applied to
other purposes. l therefore direct that
this statement be sent to the leaders
in the various states who have been
raising troops
Colonel Roosevelt said sthat after
conferences with some who had vol
unteered to raise units, regiments and
battalions it had been decided unani-
| mously to disband in view of the de-
cision of President Wilson not to per-
| nit the organization of the divisions
| Our sole aim the statement con :
tinued. lis to help in every way in the
successful prosecution of the war anC
we most heartily feel that no indi-
yidual personal interest should be con-
sidered, save as it serves the genera
uting to the success of the war ant
I'VE rejoice that a division of sol.
diers and marines under SO gallant ant
efficient a leader as General Pershint
is to be sent abroad. We have "a righ
to a. certain satisfaction in connection
Herewith"
Colonel Roosevelt declared that hat
his offer been accepted all four of hi
CONTINUED on Page Three)
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21

Spokane, May 20.-American citizens
Of conscriptive age are crossing the
border into Canada in large numbers,
according to United States lmmigra-
tion Inspector Alfred H. Richardson.
here. The movement has been appar-
ent for several weeks. Mr.. Richardson
said today. He said there was also
an equal movement of young Cana
dians into this country.
immigration authorities at NOrthport
are credited with statements to the ef
feet that the hegira across the border
by Americans is for the purpose OF
avoiding military service Many of
the Canadians who are said to fear
conscription. have declared at the bor-
der that they were Americans return
ing to this country, 1t is said.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
TO USE SPORTS
IN DEVELO LOPING
u. s. SOLDIERS
Football and Baseball Play.
ers to Instruct at
Training Camps.

Washington, May 2O.-A practical
method of national service whereby ia
nous football and baseball players.
physical Instructors and athletes gen.
orally can aid the government with
their special skill and knowledge, has
been provided through the committee
on training camp activities. recently
appointed by Secretary Baker, with
Raymond b. Fosdick as chairman.
After a study of Canadian and Brit
ish army training systems. Mr.. Fos-
dick has found that all athletic sports
and even children's games have a dis
tinct place in military work and give
the soldier the muscles he needs In the
hand to hand fighting of trench war
fare.
Baseball will be the feature of the
efforts Of the committee. Extensive
organization of divisional leagues and
championship competitions. that prob
ably will include a national pennant
race. will be encouraged by the COM
mittee. Similar organization for
other sports will be perfected. Men
of national reputation as baseball
players or athletic trainers will be as
signed to each camp to instruct and
aid the soldier players.
Another feature will be bayonet com
petitions. The fields in France have
seen the greatest use ever made OF
cold steel and 1t is vital that American
soldiers be at least the equals in skill
and strength of their German oppo,
nents when they meet.
The committee expects to develol
personal interest among the men II
bayonet exercises through employing
1t as a sport befittlng soldiers. Sing
Ing also will be encouraged.
Theatrical concerns are volunteering
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
RINTELEN GUILTY
OF CONSPIRACY

New York, May 2O.-Captain Franz
Rintelen of the German navy, David
Lamar and Henry B. Martin, were
found guilty here tonight by a jury in
the federal court on charges of having
conspired in 1915 to disrupt the NUM-
tions traffic between this country and
the entente allies. The jury disagreed
as to four other defendants.
While no statement was made by the
prosecution, 1t Is understood that
Frank Buchanan, H. Robert Fowler.
Herman Schulteis and Jacob G. Taylor,
upon whose guilt the Jurors We're un-
able to agree, will not be brought to
trial again.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
FIND MAIL RATE
A HARD SUBJECT

Washington, May 2O.-HOurs Of talk
over the proposed second class mail
rate increase in the war revenue bill
by the ways and means committee to-
day resulted in nothing concrete being
achieved and the committee will meet
again tomorrow morning in an effort
to reach an agreement before the
measure is called up in the house.
No party lines have appeared in the
discussion of the second class mail
rate, but there is general dissatisfac-
tion with every proposal offered.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
IOWA BLUE LAWS
ARE RECOGNIZED

Des Moines, May 20.-1owa's blue
laws were pretty generally enforced
throughout the state today. Moving
picture shows, theaters, professional
baseball and Jewish grocery and re-
freshment establishments generally
did business as usual, pending decis-
ions on test cases brought in Des
Moines.
More than 100 technical arrests were
made in Council Bluffs. including
workers on Sunday morning papers,
telephone operators. newsboys and
cigar and drug store men.
Most of the drug stores and cigar
stores in Des Moines were closed
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
SPAIN SUSPENDS
HER RELATIONS

Madrid. via Paris, May 2O.-The
Spanish governments note to Ger
many concerning the attack by IA Ger
man submarine on the Spanish steam
er Patricio recalls that a number of
notes Of protest previously addressed
to the German government still re-
main unanswered. 1t declares that
the transaction of all diplomatic busi-
ness with Germany will be suspended
until replies are received to these ac-
cording to the newspapers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
MINISTER pRAYS;
AUDIENCE CHEERS

Cleveland, May 20.--With fervent
prayer, that Germany would not have
one hour of peace while William II is
or the throne. Rev. Dr. j. A. Francis
os Los Angeles, swept his audience into
applause today with the convention
sermon at the Northern Baptist con-
ventiOn.
"If the Christian church fails in this
hour of supreme trial we shall not
bear to ask forgiveness" said DIR.
Francis.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
STRUCK ny TRAIN
TWO ARE KILLED

Dubuque, Iowa, May 2O.-Evelyn
Klein, 13 years old, OF Epworth. and
Michael Oakleaf. % years old. of this
city were killed today when the au-
tomobile in which they were being
driven by David Jones of Epworth,
was struck by railroad train at a
crossing 10 miles north of here. Jones
was probably fatally injured.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
psEssy1Ee,ANs TO REvN,TE.

Dallas. Texas. May 20. - That the
129th general assembly of the Presby-
terian church in the United States
Of America In session here shortly will
take formal action looking to reunion
of the two branches of the church
the North and the South, which sep
arated AZ a result of sectional differ
ences because Of the Civil war, was
authoritatively started today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21

Petrograd. May 1S.-(Spccial.) For
mer Grand Duchess Olga, now plain
Miss Olga ROmanoff. and former Grand
Duchess Tatiana, now plain Miss Ia
tiana ROmanOff. are the eldest daugh-
ters of the former ear of Russia
When Nicholas ii was dcthroned by
the revolution. Olga's marriage plans,
as one of the most desirable brides in
all Europe. went glimmering. 1t had
several times been reported that she
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
PRlJSSIAN SCHEME OF WORLD EMPIRE IS Barred
The Weather

Partly cloudy Monday, probably
preceded BY rain; somewhat
warmer in west and central por-
tion; Tuesday generally fair and
warmer.
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was to marry the Prince of Wales. Her
younger sister, Tatiana. was also due
to marry an heir apparent or a prince.
Their rank now gone and their father.
once emperor and autocrat OF all the
Russias but now plain MIR. Nicholas
Romanoff. prisoner, these pretty
girls may marry some obscure trades
men or artisans in the Crimea and
settle down to memories Of their for
mer high estate.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
EDUCATOR DIES.

Hutchinson. Minn., May 20.--S. H.
Wolf. superintendent of the Hutchin-
son city school. died here today after
an illness of two months. He came
here from Minot, N. D., where he was
superintendent of city schools for Is
years. He formerly was president Of
the North Dakota educational associa-
ton.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
Elks' Lodge Will Give Bene-
fit Dance on Thurs
day Evening.
MINSTREL REHEARSAL
is SET FOR FRIDAY
Director Levasseur Issues
Call for Chorus to Be-
gin Training.

Yesterday was Sunday and IN spite
OF the fact that there was no one
around The Missoulfan- Sentinel, office
uurlng the day for the purpose of re-
celving subscriptions to the swimming
Pool. the fund grew perceptably. This
week will mark the beginning of some
and the actual staging of other events
winch Will net substantial returns for
the pool.
IN Thursday evening the Elks' lodge
WIZ give dance in the temple and all
I1iks are urged to be present. The
Jass" band has been secured to fur
nish the music for the dance and every
cent over and above actual expenses is
70 DC turned into the swimming pool
1und. The officers Of the lodge ex-
pect to see the members out in full
force and II they respond as well as
usual the municipal pool is lust one
step nearer reality.
Rehearsal Called.
The first rehearsal of the Missoula
minstrels will be held Friday evening
IN the Elks' temple. Every member of
past choruses and anyone who can sing
ana Is willing to aid in the work of
putting on the first big benefit of the
swimming pool Is asked to be present.
Director Ed Levasseur has already
completed the work of preparing the
opening chorus and several of the big
shows stunts have been outlined.
This second week should develop
many more plans for raising money
such as the Elks' lodge will put into
effect Thursday evening. 1t will mark
the beginning Of the minstrel shows
activity and the enthusiasm created by
personal work will undoubtedly have
Its effect in speeding up the donations
to the fund.
Personal Work Needed.
1t is through some personal work and
sacrifice on the part of all of Missoula
that the swimming pool will be con-
structed. The response up to the
present has been so whole hearted that
there can be no doubt of the final re-
suit The big task which confronts
Missoula right now is to keep up the
spirit of the campaigns first days. II
this can be done 1t will be possible tc
announce that the fund has been raised
long before the time originally set fol
the completion of the task. Let's
demonstrate this week what Missouls
can do when once 1t becomes desirous
OF really accomplishing something.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
FRENCH STEAMER
IS A SUB VICTIM

Paris. May 20.-The French steamer,
Colbert, carrying Il number of French
passengers, was torpedoed and
sunk in the Mediterranean April 30, by
a Teuton submarine. Fifty-one persons,
including the commander Of the ves-
sci, lost their lives. Announcement of
the sinking of the Colbert was made
this afternoon by the French ad-
miralty.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21

The Colbert was a passenger vessel
of 5,394 tons gross. In April. 1915, the
vessel was attacked by submarine In
the Mediterranean but escaped by
superior speed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
Will Hold to Side Of Allies.

In view Of these disclosures and the
frequent trips abroad of recognized
friends of Gonzales, as well as the ex-
traordinary activity of Germans in this
country, the Costa Rican congress has
granted the government full powers
ito maintain the policy the Costa
Rican people wish to maintain-which
is the adherence in every way to the
side of the United States and the en-
tente allies"
The authorities are making a par
ticular effort to find German sub
marine bases along the coast
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
SUBSCRIPTION BLANK

to contribute S.. for the purpose Of building
municipal swimming pool in Missoula. give this
money with the understanding that if sufficient
amount is not secured to construct such pool, my
subscription shall be null and void.
Address ~w ~w - -
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-05-21
Revelations Made Implicate
Teutons on Island and
in United States.
DEPOSED OFFICIALS
ARE ALSO INVOLVED
Authorities Searching for
Submarine Bases on Costa
I. Rican Coast.
By Associated Press.

San Jose, Costa Rico, May 2O.-A
far reaching plot to overthrow the
of Costa Rica, of which
Federico Tinoco is president, has been
uncovered by the authorities. The
former president, Alfredo Gonzales,
who was deposed last January, other
officials of the former government and
Germans resident here and in the
United States are alleged to be impli-
Gated. A German firm in New York
is declared to have furnished 100000
for a revolutionary movement.
The brothers of the ex-president at
tempted to leave Costa Rica but were
prevented by the authorities and the
parents and sisters of Gonzales, who
were granted permission to leave the
country, took refuge in the American
of the fact that their safety has been
guaranteed.
Discover Wireless Stations.
Recently Germans resident here
have been showing marked activity.
Three wireless stations have been dis
covered at Heredia, the home city of
Gonzales. Other wireless installations
have been found in the coast regions
of San Carlos and Colorado.
Recently there has been established
near the Panama frontier lumber
camp, where 800 men now are en-
gagged. They have under their control
a number of gasoline launches and
vast quantities of gasoline. 1t is
stated officially that Karl Freise, a
wealthy German who recently arrived
from Panama, was detained for an ex.
animation of his papers and many i'm
portant facts were learned through
these documents. Another German
named kumpel, who has been acting
as adviser to Gonzales, has been or.
dered eXiled.
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ciation proposals the imperial chan
cellor may make, add a new force to
the repeated declarations of allied
statesmen that the German peace
maneuNers are in reality war moves
and that n premature truce only would
give Germany II resting period in
which to further prussianizc and pre-
pare for a greater world war, using
the territory to the southeast which
she has conquered under the guisc of
II friendly alliance.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20
HOW TO STOP STEM
END ROT Of MELONS
Washington Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal.

Washington, D. c.. July 19,-The
application of copper sulphate paste
or Bordeaux paste to the freshly cut
stems of watermelons mas been found
to prevent the stem end rot that has
caused heavy losses to melons in
transit heretofore, the department Of
agricultural announced today.
In the case observed by agricul-
ture department agents, two cars of
melons arrived in a northwestern city
on the same day, one untreated in a
ventilated car had 25 per cent of de-
cay, while the other, which had been
treated although in an ordinary un-
ventilated box car, had only two per
cent of decay.
Very good results have been OBJ
tanned from this treatment in ship
ments from Florida and South Geor-
gia the department asserts.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20
GULF BEACH Road
WORK CONTINUES

Work on the Gulf Beach Highway
is fast approaching completion, &C
cording to members of the committee
in charge of the work, and when the
road dries out, it will be in excellent
condition.
Every effort is being made to bring
the road to an early completion. and
it is hoped that it will be entirely
through to the beach in a short while
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20
RESTORING ORDER IN
PETROGRAD ENVIRONS

Petrograd, July 18.-Owing to the
urgent necessity of restoring order
and settling important questions, the
provisional government has decided
on an agreement with the executives
council of the workmen's and soldiers
delegates to create a special commits
sion, which will be in constant touch
with the commandant of the Petro-
grad district.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20
NAVY PICTURE
1T CHICOWAY Inn

1t is announced that the navy picture,
which has been showing this week
at the local movie houses, will on
Saturday night be shown the patrons
at Chicoway Inn in addition to the
regular program of pictures offered
at that delightful place. This attrac-
tion is free and is at the same time
worthy of seeing.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20
CHARTER ISSUED TO
BANK IN LEESBURG
Washington Bureau,
The Pensacola Journal.

Washington, D. c., July 19.-The
comptroller of currency today issued
a charter to the First National Bank
of Leesburg, Florida, with a capital
of $25 900; this bank was converted
from the Citizens Bank of Leesburg.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20

NON-COMS. SCHOOL TONIGHT
A school for non-commissioned of
ficers will be held tonight at 1880
o'clock, at the armory, and all who
are expected to attend should be
there on time.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20

Big Reduction in Mems Pants.
THE SEASONS NEW GOODS.
Mems $500 Pants, this sale $500
Mems $500 Pants, this sale .S4.25
Mems $3.50 Pants, this sale 1915
Mems $4:OO Pants. this sale. 1925
Mems $3.50 Pants, this sale. .S2.75
Mems $500 Pants, this sale. .S2.25
Mems $3.50 Pants, this sale. .S2.OO
Mems $500 Pants, this sale $3.50
Mems $3.50 Pants, this sale .S1.15
Mems $1.25 Pants, this sale .S1.OO
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-20

Everything else that
men and boys wear.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15

MADE FOR
XMAS TREE
Preparations W,Il Under Way; Gifts
for Over 100 Children Bought;
Must Receive Names Promptly

Preparations for the Christmas tree
which the fraternal orders of the city
win give for needy children on Mon
day evening, Dec. "a, at the city hall
are well under way. Already gifts
for more than 100 children have been
bought. The purchasing committee
will complete their shopping during
the early part Of next week and it is
therefore necessary to have the list
Of children complete before that time
Gifts win be provided only for those
children whose names are furnished.
If you know OF any children who
should receive gifts notify B. B. Bare
foot, the Daily Express or Chickasha
Star at once, giving names, ages, sex
and address. The committees in
charge Of the tree are as follows:
Finance -Conde McGinley W. w.
Clark, b. G. Reynolds,
Publicity-John Ryndak, VIM Fra
sier, C. c. Goetting
Purchasing Mrs. T. H. Dwyer, Mrs
Jacob Nebergall and Mrs. Geo. Cat
tbs. This committee is expected to
cooperate with the committee that
prepares the gifts for the tree.
Tree, hall and enterlainment-D. E.
Emerson, o. Coffman, c. R. Kimbro,
M. A. stoddard, Mrs A. B. Morgan
Invitation -B. q. Barefoot, ]. W..
Corner Mrs. Katherine Potter, Oscar
Simpson, A. L. Hollingsworth
Decoration. preparation and distri-
button of gifts-F E. Westfall, Mar
vim McRae, Mrs. A. Porter Mrs Tom
King, Mrs. Ed Johns, Mrs. Sam Nc
Granahan, o. G. Gulihur
In all cases chairmen Of commit
tees are authorized to select any 9th
er assistants needed
Anybody wishing to make a volun-
tary donation for the tree may hand
the same to w. N. Elliott, secretary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
HURT
AS AUTOS
COLLIDE

An automobile collision occurred
at the corner Of Seventh street and
Minnesota avenue late yesterday eve
ming in which two persons were in
jured and both cars were badly de-
molished. The injured were Mrs. B.
A. Leach and daughter Mrs. Leach's
arm was broken and she sustained
other bruises and her daughters
shoulder and collar bone were brok-
en-. Both were riding in the car
with Mr.. Leach and were going south
on Seventh street j c. Jones was
driving a car, coming from the west.
The cars collided at the intersection
before either could stop.
Both men seemed to think that It
merely an unavoidable accident Each
said that they were running at a mod
crate rate and did not see the other
until it was too late TO stop their
cars before colliding. Although the
injuries to Mrs. Leach aud her daugh
ter we're painful they are not consid
cred dangerous.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
TO
HIDE BIG
SPY PLOT
By united rress.

BY United rress.
Pittsburg, Dec. 15.-Definite an
nouncement that Mrs. Emma Boyer
was murdered by person or per-
sons interested in preventing her
from exposing a giant spy plot ex-
tending over the entire country, was
made today.
The United Press was authorized
to state that the motive for the crime
was fully established by tue depart
ment Of justice agents and police Of
ficials.
Detectives who have been inyesti-
eating two unusual crimes following
the murder Of Mrs, Emma Frtzen
Boyer have found that in each case
robbery followed an attempt to hide
crimes by fire The bodies We're all
found after the crimes had been com
mitted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15
MAKE APPEAL
GARFIELD TO
RUSH RELIEF
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Cleveland, Dec. 15.-With hun
dred thousand men and women out
Of work because Of closing over a
hundred factories and twenty thous-
and families suffering because Of a
lack Of fuel, an appeal was sent to
Fuel Administrator Garfield today
to rush coal to this city.
Many of the factories are making
munitions for the government and
they have been shut down because
Of the lack of fuel
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-15

that he is not quitter. There is no
doubt about that and there are those
about Chickasha, outside Of his cam
tract holders, who would rejoice at
gusher at the Alex location Of the
company Nearly three years have
passed since Mr. Chapman firai gave
Chickasha the "once over" an9 he is
still on the job. During that time he
has been plugging away at the oil
game in this county, and from all
present indications he is going to
keep hammering until that Alex we'll
is brought in a susher or "duster."