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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-04

secrafea life and loyalty to duty has
o'he a WORK. of which any minister
might w'l be proud Cultured. re-
nneo' and possessing in marked de-
gree those characteristics which an.
peal strongly TO All classes he has
made for himself in Richmond q hos.
or warm friends regardless Of church
animation who sincerely depiore his
resignation
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
THE !. W. W. AND JESUS.

At a meeting Of the metal mine
workers in Butte Sunday Joe Shannon,
an !. w. w. leader, compared the late
Frank Little to Jesus and declared that
the same condition OF affairs brought
about the death of both.
We regard the comparison as un-
fortunate and unfair. We do not be-
lieve that Jesus, ii alive, would stand
for the burning Of wheat fields at a
time when the whole world is suffer-
ing for bread.
We do not believe that Jesus would
apply the epithet of Uncle Sans
scabs" to the men who are fighting
to preserve the rights Of free speech
and free press and government by tho
governed, the liberty of mankind and
all the things that were believed in
and fought for by the men who signed
the Declaration of Independence.
Jesus. as we read his history, was
a leader who fought for the oppressed
as against such tyranny as the kaiser
would visit upon us. Jesus was a
friend of humanity and never advocat-
ed such methods as killing a farmers
cattle or poisoning his wells and we
are very certain that he would not
have taken German money to use in a
reasonable campaign to tear down the
government of free men or to extend
such "frightfulness" in the United
States as we have seen in Belgium.
If Shannon and his followers really
believe in Jesus, they would do well
to change their methods to co ordinate
with His teachings. There is nothing
in the Bible to endorse the form Of
sabotage of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn.
who advises the placing of kerosene in
ovens to make food unfit to eat.
Religion, as it is generally under
stood. has no part in the propa ganda
of the l. w. w. since their leaders and
writer's use violent and the most bias
phemous forms in their speeches and
literature. These |. w. w. agitators.
who, after due deliberation, choose to
be outlaws are not consistent when
they appeal for example to Jesus who
laid down a code for right living which
opposes at every point the things the
l. W. w. are endeavoring to establish
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
NUteAdl Fixtures
Who Ca me Back
Copyright 1917 the Press Publishing Co. York Evening WORLDLY
kosciusko, the Failure" Who Became PQlands Dictator.

dhng Polish artillery wrecked his social military
for the sake Of pretty girl wealth
of prepared
eope The father discovered
soldiers
him In he
sweetheart. his military
Failure his portion lesser
he a 0
to General washington Koscuiko
ton but he designed
Z, thanks Of
coNeRess THANKS ea The failure
PATRIOT the he wentag Poland carrying
with him the glowing ideals of Liberty that he
struggle
strike a blow for the freeing OF Poland.
The torch freedom lighted Americas flame
destined to iumine
Poland had
official plumbers
STA had seized much its territory divided
themselv es.
Poland
Yet deathess smouldered
Polish
ountrys ancient rights Russia resented all
at bay for six hours Elsewhere
When the weak Polish king
Russia
He dictator
army With this
battle after another
'corneb back
But
usias
ALMOST began ten rryy as the Poles fought thew
lining In the
cssly out.
numbered ksuko dangerously wounded
end OF oand!"
He taken
hearted kosciusko replied bitterly:
What need have sword? have
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

is. compact the engine is said to be
much easier on the track and roadbed
than a steam locomotive because the
weight is cushioned and the running
gear is perfectly balanced for all
speeds.
The control has been applied to such
perfection that power can be exerted
gradually so as to enable the engine
to start a train without jerk and ac-
quire a speed of 20 miles per hour
with heavy train in about two min
utes.
An interesting feature is the fact
that the engine will handle enormous
trainloads. owing to the design of the
motors. at constant speed, whether OPP
Grating up or down grades. When
going down grade the motors auto
mattcally become generators and re-
turn power to the line and at the same
time obviate the use of airbrakes.
which are sipmly held for emergency
use and for bringing the train to full
stop.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
Power Of Largest Electric
Engine Equal to 1000 Horses

The worlds most powerful electric
engine has been completed in an Amer
lean shop and soon will go into service
on an American railway. It has a ca
pacity of 1000 horse power which is
so per cent greater than the capacity
of the largest electric engine used in
the west. .s...E-4
This monster. capable OF exerting as
much power as a string of trolley cars
more than a half n mile long. draws its
current from wire no bigger than
that used by trolly car. or about the
size of a lead pencil. This is made
possible by the use of the high voltage
alternating current system.
1t Is built in one unit. There are
two trucks. each having six driving
wheels six feet In diameter. On each
truck are mounted two powerful cleo
trio motors taking current from the
trolly wire and supply mechanical
power through. a gear wheel to the
drivers. The total weight is go tons,
length Is feet. Although this weight
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
Breaking Into Army.

Before the draft law went into effect
and before training camps for officers
were thought of. there were many
young men who tried to enter the Of
ficers' corps of the regular army from
civilian life in the face of a great num-
Der Of obstacles. OF course we all
know the stories of men who were re-
jected for West Point because they
were not tall enough and who had
themselves whacked on the head in
order to raise a lump which would
make up the difference in height.
Then there were those who have been
under weight and who added tonnage
by heroic feeding.
All these restrictions can be over
come. but there is one thing that
can't. A young man in order to be-
come n regular United States army
officer must not be more than &c years
old and unmarried. If you are older
than 26 you could tell n little falsehood
for the sake of patriotism, but you
can't get out of having a wife If you're
married.
There Is only one case known to
army officers where young man whe
was married succeeded In becoming a
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
THE DOG.

We live in an age of shifting stand
ards and changing ideals. Fidelity and
courage are held high, yet no one is
eNtolling the value of the dog in times
of peace or war.
Every schoolboy know how the noble
st. Bernard finds and carries the lost
traveller to the monastery in the bleak
Alpine pass. Too much could not be
said about the police dogs of Europe
who travel fearlessly between the fir
ing lines bearing first aid to the
wounded and even carrying helpless
men back to safety. These faithful
dogs seek no decoration or political
preferement. They lick but never bite
the friendly hand.
The dog is the only creature who
stands by the master i'll or well: drunk
or sober; brutal or kind; poor or rich.
The dog never gossips or criticizes.
Every home in MissOula would be
richer and safer if a good dog were
ranking member of the family. In
these trouhlous times when the war
monster stalks the world and his part
ner, treachery. skulks in our very
midst, let us honor and dignity the
Unborn virtues of the dog.
In Bob, Son Of Battle" and the Bar
Sinister the thoroughbred have equal
~ demonstrated character that any
human might emulate. 4 dog epic
may yet be lived in Missoula. At least
let there be no canine blood on any
human conscience.
The fiend who shoots or poisons 4
dog because his barking in the per-
Torrance of his duty disturbs sleep,
deserves no more mercy than does the
gunman who shoots a policeman on
| his rounds.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
BY H. ]. Barrett.

Whom do you want to see. and
what is the nature of your business?"
inquired the stenographer, regarding
Jones susriciously.
Il don't want to see anybody" re-
pied the salesman. but Mr. Keller
wants to see ME. Tell him I'm here
Jones is the name" and the speaker
glanced at his watch as though in
terested in seeing whether or not he
had arrived in time for his appoint
ment.
me stenographcr disappeared into
the presidents private sanctum, to re-
turn in moment with a request that
the visitor walk in. OF course Jones
mad no appointment and equally of
course he had to promptly overcome
the presidents natural resentment at
being so cleverly tricked into granting
the salesman an interview. Jones was
equal to the occasion and soon had
his prospect Modified. But the point
OF this anecdote is that the salesman
secured his interview, and that with n
man who had the reputation of being
very hard to see. 1t was a daring and
successful subterfuge. Applied univer-
sally. 1t would soon fail of it's effect.
1t was another office. II want to see
Mr.. Atwood said Jones. The stenog-
rapher disappeared to return moment
later, followed by Atwood the office
manager.
"How'do," said the latter coldly and
remained standing. with the idea Of
forcing the interview to take place
right there at the rail with both men
on their feet. To talk against the null
titudinous interruptions which would
inevitably occur there on the first line
trench was. as Jones realized, hope
less. Unless you can sit down with Il
man, it's pretty difficult to get him
on the dotted line.
I'm from the Ransome people, Mr..
Atwood said Jones, speaking in u
very low and confidential tone. and
we've been devoting good deal of
thought to the particular problems
which face you. Now don't want to
discuss your inside office affairs out
here. Couldn't We" he paused. glanc-
ing back at Atwoods desk in the rear
office.
Atwood succumbed. The suggestion
of mystery and special applicability to
his own needs was strong enough to
result in his his opening the low gate
and ushering Jones to his desk. Which
was what the office appliance sales
man was after.
Never waste n canvass on a man
who can't be Unanswered into a posi-
ton where 1t can be effectively deliv-
cred" is one of Jones dicta. 1T puts
YOU in an undignified position; YOU
completely lose control Of the inter-
view and you never close the sale.
Fight that question right out at the
start-off. If YOU lose. try again an
other day. But don't weakly COM
promise by trying to talk against con-
slant Interruptions or in the face of
hammering typewriters. Proper work.
ing conditions constitute one of the
first requisites in applying efficiency
principles to production. 1t applies
equally strongly to selling"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
Pretty Bad.

An employee in the office of a noisy
munitions plant was absent from Work
one morning. After luncheon, how
ever he presented himself He looked
pretty bad. but he claimed that he was
ready for work.
Why. what are you doing down
here?" cried the boss. Your wife tel
ephoned that you probably wouldn't be
able to work for several days. She
said you were on the verge of nervous
prostration and that the least noise
was bad for you. Why didn't you stay
at homer"
WELL" answered the wage slave,
raising his voice to be heard above the
distracting din, Il did get through with
the morning at home, but my wife had
a bridge party this afternoon. So I
thought I'd be better off down here
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
Nothing Like Preparedness.

AS Mary was clearing the table she
remarked shyly to her mistress:
Please, mum, I'm thinking Ill have
to give you notice."
Notice. Nary" exclaimed the lady
of the house. in surprise. But what
for? Why do you want to leave?"
"Oh, num-" said Mary, twisting her
fingers coyly together. I'm thinking
about getting married"
And who Is the happy man, may I
ask? questioned the mistress, her in
terest In love story promptly
aroused.
'He-sts across the chapel from
me-"
And what's his name?"
i don't-don't know" confessed the
maid
What! You're surely not engaged
to marry n man whose name you
don't know"
Not exactly engaged, num-" COR
rected Mary; but he's been lookin'
at me, and l think he'll soon be speak
n'!"-Philadelphia Press.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

In an interview published in The
Anaconda Standard, Elihu Root was
quoted as saying that he was intense
ly interested in the scenic possibilities
of Montana" AS we understand it,
the scenery of Montana is already
here. We do not know how important
a change in it may be or what pro-
cess it may be reached. Indeed We
are rather vague as to what Mr.. Root
means by the possibilities of our
scenery. With the war on our hands
il seems hardly worth while to con-
slider the employment of an eastern
architect to remould our mountains
and likewise it would seem a waste of
time and money to redecorate our
wonderful sunsets or employ a land
scape gardener to change our valleys.
ON n whole, we are not inclined to
worry about the scenic possibilities of
Montana until another commonwealth
comes along to show something better.
We are worrying more about the pos
sibility of the people being forced 10
action on their own initiative if the
government does not take hand IN
curbing the activities of the l. W. VS.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
THE MORNING SMILE.
A Precautionary Measure.

Tim Casey, a juror. rose suddenly
from his seat and fastened to the door
OF the courtroom. He was prevented,
however, from leaving the room, and
was sternly questioned by the judge.
Yes, Your Honor, I'll explain me-
self, said the juror. when Mr. Finn
finished his talking me mind was clear
all through. but whin Mr.. Evans be-
gins his talkin' I becomes all confused
an says l to meself, Faith, Id better
lave at once, an shtay away until he
is done because, Your Honor, to tell
the truth, I didn't like the way the
argument was goin'."
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

from the lips OF its labor member
and from the lips OF it, Socialist
member fell identical intimations.
three In number. and all OF tre-
mendous Significance to the people
Of this republic:
Frst-Not only democracy but
the United States, as q nation, is
In appallingiy grave danger.
Second--All Americans must get
together and must subordinate
every personal belief or purpose to
the single aim Of winning the war
Thtrd-Tho issue of success or
defeat for democracy'S cause must
be decided in very great measure
by America.
This terse summary OF the observa.
tions Of the several members Of the
commission strikes hard at the people
Of our country who are viewing this
war with indifference. AS the Times
says, it is most significant for it could
hardly come with greater authority
Incidentally the reception Of the party
reveals policy of censorship so alb
s,lrd as to be laughable. The Associ-
ated Press carried the news under the
date line: AT a Port on the Pacific
Obviously it was either Seattle or San
Francisco. Yet there was a banquet
with more than 1000 guests. On Sun
day Senator Root was interview at
length In Butte. Very likely the news
went forth under date line alta
town on-a -transcontinental- railroad
1.-the northwest.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
A GARDEN LESSON.

Said Uncle Josh, Look here. b. gosh!
That isn't the way to hoe.
Just scratch around and loosen the
ground.
Nm then your stuff will grow.
N dig out that weed; il 1t goes to seed
The devil will be to pay.
Then thin out your stuff. There
that's enough"
And Just went on his way.
-Nationaf Emergency Food Garden
Commission.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

In some inexplicable manner has
arisen a rumor that the annual meet
ing OF the Montana Press association
may not be held this year. Nothing of
the sort. The meeting will be held at
the loveliest place in the world, Mis-
soula, and Missoulians. regardless Of
weight, age, sex or color, will do their
darndest to make the meeting a green
spot in the memory of the editors, their
wives and sweethearts. The gates of
the city will be opened wide on their
arrival and no efforts will be spared
in the extension of our very best quail
ity of hospitality. For references ap-
ply to guests at the July Stampede.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
How Allies May
Defeat Germans
BY Shocking EN-

An American inventor has come
forward with new war device that
promises to be more effective than any
offensive weapon now in use. All of
us remember the surprise and horror
that greeted the first news of the
liquid fire thrown by the Germans
upon their enemies. This was deemed
the last word in the business of inflict-
ing pain and death. But the device
IN question may have much more i'm
portant results with many times less
suffering imposed upon the enemy.
Just as the :euton armies play fire
upon their foes. this inventor proposes
to spray them with water! But he
would have the water charged, electro
cutting every man it touches, at at least
rendering him temporarily unconscious.
Here Is the whole story:
When New York's elevated road
changed from steam to electric power
fire broke out on the elevated
structure that bid fair to cause serious
damage. The firemen turned their
hose upon it. and one stream struck
the third rail. Instantly the current
was communicated to the water and
tnence to the metallic nozzle, almost
killing the man who held 1t. Since
that time New York firemen do not
turn water on an elevated road fire
until the power has been cut off in
the deadly third rail.
Working from this incident the in
Ventor In question decided that 1t
would be feasible to throw electrified
streams of water upon enemy forces
and spread CONSERVATION among them.
He discovered that salt water would
be much more effective than fresh
water. and has perfected an apparatus
for shooting electrified water to n dis
lance Of 100 feet which would be quite
sufficient BY his method it also NAV
be possible to equip an armored motor
car so that 1t could be turned into a
veritable sprinkling cart of death. It
is understood that the plan may soon
have n practical test.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

If iron crosses could win the crown
prince would be in the White House
and Mayor Thompson of Chicago
would be leader in the American
reichstag.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

The friends Of Senator Reed should
get him away from Washington. The
heat mania is serious at all time, but
in Reeds case it affects the public.
If all the time that he has consumed
had been conserved preparation for
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
rs Years Ago
What Missoula Was Doing
on This Date in 1892.

(fror, Tia. Mi:;soula Gazette Of Sunday,
August :. 1897
Idaho authorities have the Hon. Pc
ter B"een in Jail at Wallace and claim
they have sufficient evidence to hang
him. 1t wouldn't Dc, hard to prove by
the fellows out of Jail in the Occur
dAlenes that rich placer claims have
been discovered in Arcturls.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rowland moved
into their beautiful new home in South
Missoula last week, and on Wednes-
day evening gave a, house warming.
Ferguson. Dr. and Mrs. Grain, Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Lister, Mr.. and Mrs. Sid
Coffee and Mrs. Potter.
a merry party of girls started out
last Friday evening for q moonlight
ride III 4 big wagon. After a long trip
the England ranch was reached. by
which time the party had resolved
itself into regular minstrel company
with end women and interlocutrix. The
party was composed of the Misses
Reeves, Beckwith, West, Straughn,
Robinson. Hall, Worden, Knowles.
H'lda Knowles, Helen Hathaway,
Gertrude Hathaway. Stewart, Fales.
Grace Fales and Louise Worden.
Sixteen coaches. carrying fully 1000
people, left yesterday morning for the
picnic grounds to attend the annual
picnic of the railroad boys. and to
say that it was a great success but
family describes it. The Fort Mis-
soula band went along and made good
music a" day. The return to the city
was made in good time and without
accident, and the city was reached at
about 1880. Es
Speer, Missoula's new catcher. ar
rived yesterday from Tacoma and will
play in today's game.
Rev. r. J. SALESMAN. pastor elect of
the Baptist church, and Rev. W. c.
Hale will camp on Lolo through Au-
gust
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

Germany has new food Dictator
AS the supply Of food decreases the
dictator becomes more unpopular. We
do not anticipate that he will even be
among those mentioned" when n pres
ident is chosen for the republic of
Germany.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

President Pack, come blow our horn.
Our allies are calling for wheat and
corn,
Set the nation to work to grow tur-
nips and squash
And we'll feed the whole world with
our food, by gosh.-National
Food Garden Commission.
"A dollar, a dollar. a ten o'clock schol-
lar,
Why do You come so late''
i've stayed at home to dig the weeds;
This gardening stunt is rrcat."-Na-
t.onal Emergency Food Garden
Commission.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

Prospects for good hunting in west
ern Montana were never better than
this year. according to Tom f.. Evans,
deputy game warden. who returned
here yesterday from a trip to Thomp-
son Falls and through the mountain
country back of the town. Mr.. Evans
says that more big game than he has
seen in four years is In the woods this
summer. Deer are especially plentiful.
Mr.. Evans came home to meet his
children, Bernice and Lee, who have
just returned from a. visit to Syra-
cuse, n. Y.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

The other day Mrs. Sunday discov-
cred that Billy was wearing one of
John u. Rockefeller's shirts. We ad-
wise Billy to keep it. If it was John
DIS it was worth the price.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

The !. w. w. profess sympathy for
the poor and yet they would deprive
them of bread by destroying the wheat
crops. The rich can buy Holsters.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

a protest against the use OF sam
abroad is that it is undignified. In
that case why not call them Sam
muel?"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

regular officer. That young man
talked matters over with his wife.
She was a good sort and consented to
a temporary divorce. 1t was obtained.
The young man took his examinations,
got his commission as a second lieu
tenant and then married his wife all
over again. a
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

Now that Kerensky has completed
his cabinet we suggest that he keep
it in n locked room until the end of
the war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07

At this distance it looks as II
every time Mr.. kercnsky tucks his
children to sleep at one place they
bounce out Of bed at another
Dallas News.
Of DR.. Roots family soothing syrup.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
FOOD AS A FLAG RAISER.

Now we must reason why.
Food keeps our flag on high;
Can or our boys must die,
That is our slogan!
National Emergency Food Garde,
Commission.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-07
Sleeping on window SILL"

Sleeping on window SILL"
That's the mysterious charge which
is entered on the police blotter against
George Clausen.
THAT guy must be human grass
hopper said the desk sergeant last
night. II don't know how he did it,
but Officer Harley Lease says he
found him sleeping on a window sill.
so that charge was put against him."
Police Magistrate Allen will have to
determine the enormity of Clausen's
offense this morning. The statutes
don't mention the crime.