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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
The White Feather
SYNOPSIS.
BY ]. E. Harold Terry ,


The story opens in the West
Crest private hotel il an English
sea coast town when England has
been q war one month. Mrs.
8sndsrson, the proprietress; her
son, charies, serving in the Eng
lish admiralty; Mr.. Pollock, the
justice Of che peace; his daughter,
Molly, -; Christopher Brent, Mol
ly's fiancs; Mrs. Miriam Lee,
widow Of IS, the latest arrival 1t
the hotel; Miss Myrtle, spinstsr;
Fraulsin Schroeder, a colortsss lit.
tie German woman, claiming 20
years Of English naturalization;
Pennieuik, = young Engl;sh soldier,
and Fritz, = servant in the house,
are the entire occupants Of the
hotel. Christopher Brent i. looked
upon by all the other hotel occu.
pants, excepting Molly and Mrs.
Lee, az an irresponsible idiot, due
70 acts and conversation he affects,
especially when war talk, which -
uppermost in al conversations, is
conducted in his presence. A
young English girl, an hysterical
enthusiast, breaks in on the hotel
party one morning carrying bas.
kst Of white feathers, one Of which
she is going to present to every
man she meets who has not en-.
listed. In the presence Of almost
the entire hotel patronage, she asks
Brent IL he 10 going to enlist. and
why not. He says he 10 not, but his
reasons are evasive. Molly cringes
under the disfavor Brent thus
brings down upon himself by what
her father calls cowardice. Brent
tries to gain Moiiy's absolute faith
in him without disclosing the ma.
ture Of his real business. Molly
cringes under the disfavor Brent
thus brings down upon himself by
what her father calls cowardice.
Brent tries to gain Molly's abso.
lutte faith in him without desclos-
ing the nature Of his real business.
Things begin to get involved at the
boarding house and the mysterious
actions Of some Of the boarders are
revealed by Brent and Miriam.
The presence Of a wireless set in
hollow brick in the fireplace take
= prominent place in the story for
a short time.
Mrs. Sanderson and her son,
Charles, reveal themselves az be.
ing connected with the German spy
system and their method Of trans
hitting secret information has
been by means Of the pigeons.
In the meantime Mrs. Sander
con and her son Charles begin to
take drastic steps. Brent continues
to make the boarders think him
. fool and Miriam accuses Pollock
Of being q Stacker. Fraulien shows
that she has been drawing MAPS
Of the Notifications about the
harhor. Mrs. Sanderson and Fritz
begin to look for the one who is
spying on them.
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Chicago Spends Entire
Day in Semi-Darkness

Chicago. Nov. .s.--Savc for two
hours of gray, discouraged daylight
this morning. Chicago was in dark
ness all day today. Nightfall could
be distinguished from the day only by
the clock. Brief visitations of this
kind have occurred before, but never
have they blankcted the whole city rs
this one.
The phenomenon was due to Il COM
binatlon OF conditions SCOT in
the air. due to the burning OF soft
coal. low lying clouds which kept the
smoke from arising. and the absence
OF wind TO dispense ii.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
SOCIAL. CALENDAR

Thursday evening Kappa Kappa
Sorority will give a Red Cross hene-
fit ball at Union hall. The Ladies'
auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hi
bernianS will entertain their friends at
their annual bali at Elite hall.
Friday afternoon The Women's
Missionary society of the Presbyterian
church will meet with Mrs. +. l.. Oar
bee and Mrs. Sarah Crouch at the home
of Mrs. Darbce, $40 South Fourth
street, west. DR.. II. A. Trexler of the
university will talk of the second chap
ter of mission Mile Stones.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
FAST FREIGHT LINES
TAKEN OFF SCHEDULE
Eastern Railway Operating
Committee Takes Action.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Nov. cS.--Au EN-
barge. effective ut once, upon the ship
ment of all export steel billets, bars.
plates, scrap and pig iron, except that
intended for use abroad. or for the
United States government and the
suspension of all fast" freight lines
on the railroads of the eastern dis
trict of the United States was ordered
tonight by the general operating com
mittee Of the eastern railroads at the
close OF it's first days session here.
The committee also ordered the di-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29

would normally pass through the Goa
Gested Pittsburgh gateway between the
east and the west to railroads north
and south OF that district: the dis
continuance on December OF the fast
passenger train on the Pennsylvania
railroad known as the broadway lin
tied" and furnishing OF only box and
stock cars for team truck loading of
COAL
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29

New York. Silks, velvets, and satins
are beautiful to see and pleasing to
wear but with winter we gladly aban-
don the Establishments of silk for the
solid comfort of wool and fur. Here
is shown a coat that convinces one
that who enters it's confines leaves
chillS behind. OF soft, heavy wool
velour, with broad, loose belt and sub
stantial collar. this coat is further re-
inforced with fur at the collar and
cuffs. and "a bit at the hem. Pockets
are clcvcrly inset at the front and side
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
Suffered Terribly From Burning
Sensation in His Stomach,

Last summer had a bad spell Of
Indigestion that lasted about ten days.
There was q terrible burning sensa-
ton and n good deal OF gas In my
stomach. l suffered terribly at times.
being unable to get relief until I took
a friends advice and began using
Cha,nberlain's Tablets. The relief
from the first was very apparent, and
by taking only half a bottle OF them I
was cured" writes &. +. Parkhurst,
Cicero. NJ Y--AdV
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
ouTGRoWTH ITALIAN FEup.

San Francisco, Nov <s.-Mario Ali
otto. an Italian, was shot and killed
here today in what the police declared
was an ontgrowth OF an Italian feud,
which one year ago tomorrow resulted
in the murder of his father-in-law
Gientano Hgrassa, a wealthy member
of the Italian colony here.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
OBITUARY

The remains Of r. +. Powell. who
died Monday at the Northern Pacific
railway hospital, will be shipped this
morning to Livingston, Mont, where
interment will be made.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
NOT so BAD.

rs this son of yours adolescent?"
"Oh, no, sir: he's just little queer
in the head."-Baltimore American,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29

through neSleCteu
ailments. the I'M
poverish m g mt of
their bodies on ac-
count OF improper
feeding caused far
seeing educ a. I Q r 8
and physicians to
realize the neceS-
sity OF school med :
zeal SltpcrViSinn
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-29
School
Should Build Child's Body
as Well as Brain.

Increasing mortality among children,
the undermining Of their constitutions
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
THE COMNIUN NIFTY SINGING

The first meeting of the Commun-
ity Singing was held at the Assembly
room in the new high school build
ing last Monday evening. But a
small portion of the singers of the
town and community were present.
Prof. j. W. Leach, of Atlantic, has
been secured to direct the large
chorus.
The next meeting will be held ON
next Monday evening when il is hon
ed that not less than a hundred per-
sons will be present. II there is no
interest the matter will be dropped
put from the interest that was an
parently manifested several weeks
ago, there is no reason why the mat
ter should not be the success il de-
serves to be. All singers in the com
munity are requested to be at the
nigh school building next Monday ey-
enlng and Prof. Leach will be there
TO direct them. He is a man who
thoroughly understands his profess
sion and those who take advantage
or the opportunity will receive train.
ing that will be of much benefit ia
them. Remember that there is no
Zee IN connection with this singing,
All you have to do is to be there and
heip sing the patriotic songs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
MUCH ENTHUSIASM FOR
CONGRESSMAN GREEN

Hon. w. X. Green. member in Con-
gress from the Ninth Iowa district,
former resident of this city, was
the principal speaker at the Fourth
of July celebration held at Atlantic
yesterday. Thousands of persons
heard Mr.. Green make one of the
best patriotic speeches ever heard in
the city of Atlantic. His remarks
were right to the point and his ideas
regarding the support that the people
OF the nation ought to give the ad-
ministration at this time. were timely
and good. Throughout the entire ad-
dress he was frequently applauded
and when he closed he was given a
great ovation.
Unfortunate for the writer. he was
unable to get close enough to the
seekers stand to hear Mr.. Green dis
tinctly. The audience was so large
that it was impossible to get within
hundred feet of the stand.
Thousands of Audubon county PEG.
pie attended the celebration and in
the afternoon took in the attractions
at the fair grounds. 1t was the larg.
est crowd Atlantic has had in years
No less than 5000 automobiles were
on the grounds, and the attendance
was over 1900.
Audubon county people, as we'll as
those OF Cass county. found it a dis.
tinct pleasure to hear Mr. Green. now
that real patriotism and love of coun
try means so much to every true
| American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
DEATH OF JOSEPH MEYERS

John Joseph Meyers died at his
home six miles north of Guthrie Gen.
ter, June Bird. 1917, aged SO years,
Z months and 20 days. He was the
oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony
Meyers. of Extra.
In the fall Of 1887 he came to Au-
dubon county and purchased farm
in Greeley township. He was mar
ried January 26th, 1894, to Miss
Adelia Lee of this county. Their
home. was blessed with four children,
two sons and two daughters. Thorn
as l., who Joined the navy and left
for Texas about six weeks ago; Mrs.
Lola Slaybaugh, of Guthrie county,
and Lalu and Darald at home.
He was kind and loving father,
a good neighbor and loved by every
one. He was a good Christian man.
He was patient sufferer with can
Ger on his face. The best of medical
skill was of no avail. He died as-he
lived, patient, thoughtful and loving
to the last
He leaves besides his children an
aged father. two brothers and three
sisters. Frank Meyers, Mrs. Frank
Beers. Mrs. Bert May. of Greeley
township; Mrs. F. E. Duvall, Of Au-
dubon and Joseph Meyers. of Extra.
The funeral services were held
from his home Monday at one O'Clock
conducted by the Christian minister.
Rev. w. F. Hurst, of Guthrie Center.
large concourse of friends were
present to pay their last respects to
the departed.
lnterment was made in Extra GEN.
etery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
DEATH OF H. p. RASMUSSEN

II. p. Rasmussen. who for several
months has been in a critical condi-
ton at his home in Douglas township
died very suddenly last Saturday ev-
ening. For months 1t was feared
that he could not recover, but the
past month he seemed to Improve,
In fact he was SO much better that
he was able to be out of doors, and
had come to town in an automobile
on Friday. On his return he sudden
ly took change for the worse, and
this condition prevailed until death
finally relieved him from his suffer-
ing.
The deceased was born in Denmark
July IS, 1861. At the age of 81
he came to America. locating in New
York City where he remained until
he came to extra, in this county
where he went to live with his uncle.
After working for the farmers in the
vicinity five years. he worked on the
railroad in Atlantic. Later he rented
farm near Brayton where he re-
manned year, going from there to
Douglas township where he farmed,
Some years ago he purchased the
home place where he died.
He received his education In Dem
mark, and while still q young man
engaged in forming in his native
land. He with two sisters came to
America, number of other brothers
and sisters still live in Denmark.
Mr.. Rasmussen was married in
Atlantic in 1886 to Mary Matilda
Rasmussen. and to this union six
children were born. His wife died
IN 1898 at her home in Douglas town.
ship. In 1900 he was married to
Matilda Knudsen. and to this union
three children were born.
Mr.. Rasmussen was splendid
man. He enjoyed the association OF
his friends and his family. For MANY
years he was school director in Doug
las township. He was also trustee Of
Ebenezer church. located near his
farm, and where funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon con.
Quoted by the pastor. Rev. G. B.
Christensen.
The many friends of this splendid
christian man will be greryed to
learn of his sudden taking away. and
the sympathy of the entire commun-
lty is extended to the bereaved rela-
tives.
The widow and the following
children survive: Clarence Rasmus-
sen, OF Bowbells. n. D.. Albert Ras-
mussen. of Moorehead. Iowa; Mrs.
Elnora Winter and Martin Rasmus-
sen. of Douglas township: Mrs. Mar
tina Hansen, of Green Bay, Wiscon-
sin; Joshua and Rudolph, who reside
at home with their mother.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
A DISTINGUISHED
PATRIOTIC SERVICE

Mrs. Lois Ashby received the fol
lowing telegram from tne state Red
Cross Association:
Des Moines, Ia, June 20, 1917
Mrs. Lois Ashby. Audubon, "a.
Congratulations on your generous
gift to the Red Cross. The gift OF
an ambulance is a distinguished pat
riotic service.
(Signed) A. E. Kepford.
Chairman Iowa Red Cross.
We print this telegram because
the notice concerning Mrs. Ashby's
gift as mentioned in other papers
than the Republican was somewhat
misleading, in that it conveyed the
impression that the sum given was
only a part of the necessary amount
needed for an ambulance. Mrs. Ash
by's gift is sufficient to buy an ambu-
lance of the type most useful at pres
ent in France, and she has reserved
the right to name the driver, who
will probably be some Audubon
young man.
We understand that an engraved
plate on the side will carry the name
of the donor and her residence.
1t is certainly fine thing to be
able to give so willingly and literally
to our country in the time of need
and it is to be hoped that others will
follow Mrs. Ashby's laudable ex-
ample.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
LEAVES FOR AN OPERATION

w. W. Smith, for more than forty
years an employee of the Rock Island
railway company, and no less than
the past twenty-five years agent for
the company in this city, leaves to-
morrow iwth his wife for Springfield,
Mo. Several months ago Mr.. Smith
sustained rupture while about his
duties at the station and this gave
him much grief and annoyance rec
emily. On account of a scarcity of
help, Mr.. Smith has been compelled
to Overtax his strength. which has
contributed largely to his present
condition
About a month ago his assistant,
Carl Mikkelsen, received broken
leg in an auto accident. This laid
him up, and the railway company has
failed to give him capable help to
take care of the work at the depot.
In order to keep up with the work
Mr.. Smith has been compelled to
work from early in the morning I'M
til late at night. This has under
mined his health with the result that
1t may be necessary to submit to the
surgeons knife in order to get re-
lief
Mr.. Smith has relatives at Spring
field and he feels that he would like
to be near them if the specialist
deems it necessary to have the oper-
alton at this time. A man came yes
terday to relieve him and will act as
agent during Mr.. Smiths absence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
WORD HAS BEEN SENT
TO W. G. WILSON
Informed by the Department That
Men Without Military Training
Are Sought as Officers.

Latest advices from the War De-
partment regarding the new Officers
Training Camp, which is to be organ
lied on August eth. give special en-
couragement to men 25 years or over
who have had no previous military
experience, was received by w. G..
Wilson of this city this morning.
The 10000 men who are now COM
pleting their training in the first Off
GERS Training Camp represent most of
those in the country who have had
previous military experience and are
not now in the service. Previous
military experience was one of the
chief qualifications for this first camp
and consequently eliminated a great
number of promising young men who
would have been glad of the opporH
tunity to train for an officers berth
in the new national army.
These men are now given their
chance. The War Department, in an
nouncing its plans for the second
camp, which opens August 9th. en-
phasizes the fact that previous mill
tary experience is not a requirement.
Even those men who have had such
an experience six or seven years ago
"ihi NAVY why a VEL SllSul pIeltI-
ence. For it is pointed out that mill
tary methods since that time have I'M
dergone a radical change, that train
ing gained at that time is no longer
OF special value. So the handicap to
the unframed man has been removed.
1t Is pointed out also that the men
who are particularly desired in this
new camp are those of the age of 25
years or over. Although there has
been considerable emphasis laid on
the needs for men of more mature
age. the War Department does not
want to infer that the younger men
are not welcome. In fact, quite the
contrary is the case. For there are
many very desirable commissions for
which the younger men more active,
physically. can qualify more success
fully than those of greater years. and
this is being given full consideration.
The time for application in the Sec
ond Officers Training Camp closes on
July 18th.
1T is urgent" says Mr.. w. G. Will
son Of this city, that all men, and
especially those between the ages of
IS and A, apply at once. We must
all do our bit but here is case
OF plain honest duty for a MAN"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
SAD DEATH OF A
YOUNG EXTRA WOMAN

The death of Mrs. Florence L.
Schlater. wife of George Schlater. at
her home eight miles east of Extra
last Sunday. brought grief to every
one who heard it. She was the daugh-
ter of Nj. ID. Thomas and since the
Geath ii her mother she made her
home with Mr.. an Mrs Vim avis
rnfil sh' was mari,r to Nr Schlatcr
=? March l,-o. was born ,ur.
ust 80. 1890.
She was the mother of three chit
dren. Funeral services were held
at the Christian church in Extra
Tuesday Afternoon and was largely at
tended. Perhaps no young woman in
the community was more highly re-
spected and neighbors and friends
Wed with each other to see who could
do the most to relieve her of her
suffering. The floral tribute was of
greater profusion than any funeral
ever held in the town of Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
MAY DO MORE PAVING

At the regular monthly meeting of
the city council last Monday evening
the petition from majority of the
property owners on the street from
the John Reuschling corner to the
road that leads to the cemetery. ask
ing that the road be paved, was TAX
en- under consideration. The matter
was referred to the proper commit
tee and as soon as the matter has
been thoroughly investigated, resolu-
tions OF necessity will be published
and arrangements made to include
the strip in the present paving con-
tract. Instead OF putting in the
curbing, along the sides as on the
other streets II will be made drive
way similar to that put down in the
alleys.
We have 1t from n reliable source
that the Flynn Paving Co., will take
the additional amount at the same
price as the other paving that has
already been contracted for.
This is certainly a move in the
right direction. There isn't a
stretch of road that needs paving as
badly as that, and the property own
ers are to be commended for their
farsightedness in the matter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
LETTER FROM WILL ROTH

Will Roth, one of the Audubon
boys who enlisted in the U. s. Navy
early in the spring, writes his broth
er, John Roth, very interesting let
ter. He is enjoying the trips and
his experiences are of such interest
that We print the letter as follows:
Quantico, Va, June 80.
Dear Brother John:
l thought I would write you line
and let you know how I am getting
along and you know how that is. Just
fine.
was transferred to this post June
29th, and 1t took US day and one
night to get here. We got up at
three o'clock in the morning and ate
chow, and left Paris Island behind
at five O'Clock. We went all the way
by the Atlantic coast line railway and
1t was very nice trip.
We rode on until we came to Flor
ence, N. c., then we got out and they
took us to large cafe. where we got
all the good things we wanted to
eat. We had an hour to wait in the
town, SO crowd of us fellows walk
ed around and saw that it was a pref
ty large city. At 1880 we boarded the
train again and Just got on wnen 1t
commenced to rain, and it rained
hard for over an hour. At six p. M.
we pulled into another town and ate
chow, but this time we had a box
lunch and a cup of coffee, then we
rolled on again and at $3.50 Saturday
morning We rolled into Quantico. We
lined up and got our baggage and
then marched to the camp which is at
the edge of the city,
AS soon as we reached here we got
a tent and l took snooze, but they
called us at seven and then we ate
chow, which was very good. After
chow they took us out to the drill
grounds and put us in squads and
companies, in fact they changed us
all around. We have captain drill
ing us. When he got us where he
wanted US he told us that we were
to learn the army drills, as we have
already learned the Navy and Marine
drills. So we drilled two hours, then
he made a little speech that sounded
good. He told us that every after
noon at four o'clock we were at lib
erty to 60 any place in the city, but
had to be back at six o'clock the next
morning. He also said we would get
paid July End and get two days off
the Forth, SO l am going to Wash
ington, which Is only sixteen miles
from here.
Our camp is right on the Potomac
river, and believe me this is a pretty
place. They grow more tobacco here
than cotton and when you see a
large field of tobacco it looks like
cabbage. We are to stay here only
two to six weeks. then get transfer
red somewhere else.
Say John when you answer this
letter be sure to send the Republican
with 1t as 1t sure has got all the
news in It and like to read it,
Please answer before leave here
@ Pvt. VIM. Roth.
~. Marine Barracks,
18th Co.. Quantico, Virginia.