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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07
BETWEEN THE LINES.
By Wilfrid Wilson Gibson.)

lThis poem is from the volume by Wilfrid
Wilson Gibson. the English poet. who arrived in this
country last week for a lecture tour. The volume is
called Livelihood: Dramatic Reverics" and is pub
lished by the Macmillan Col
When consciousness came back he found he lay
Between the opposing fires. but could not tell
On which hand were his friends; and either way
For him to turn was chancy-bullet and shell
Whistlng and shreking over him, the glare
or searchlights secured the darkness to blind day.
He scrambled to his hands and knees ascare,
Dragging his wounded foot through puddled clay,
And tumhled in a hole a shell had scoopcd
At random in turnip field between
The unseen trenches where the foes lay cooped
Through that unendng battle of unseen
Deadlocked league stretching armies; and quite
spent
he rolled upon his back within the pit
And lay secure thinking of all it meant
His lying in that little hole sore hit,
But living while the starry sky
shrapnel and shell went screeching overhead
OF all it meant that he. Tom Dodd. should lie
Among the Belgian turnps, while his bed
If it We're he, indeed. who'd climbed each night
Tagged with the days work, up the narrow STAIR
And slipt his clothes off in the cande-leht
Too tired to fold them neatly on a chair
The way his motherd taught him--too dog tired
After the long days serving in the shop.
1nquirng what each customer required
Politely talking weather fit to drop. .
How things turned out-the chances! You'd lust cot
To take your luck in life, you couldn't change
Your luck,
And SO here he lying shot
Who just six months ago had thought to spend
His days behind a counter. Still perhaps,
And now, God only knew how he would end,
He'd like to know how many of the chaps
Had won back to the trench alive, when he
Had fallen wounded and been left for dead,
| This was different. certainly.
| From selling knots Of tape and reels of thread
| And knots of tape and reels of thread and knots
| OF tape and reels of thread and knots of tame,
| Day in, day out, and answering Have you cots"
And DO you keeps" till there seemed no escapc
From everlasting serving in shop
| lnqnirins what each customer required,
| Politely talking weather. fit to drop
With swollen ankles tired
But he tired
Now. EFery bone was aching, and had ached
ror fourteen days and nights in that wet trench
just duler when he slept than when he wakcd-
Nrourh'ng for shelter from the steady french
or shell and shrapnel. .
That old trench; it seemed
| Almost IKE home to him. He'd slept and fed
And sung and smoked in it, while shrapnel screamed
ana shells went whining harmless overhead
e
Quiet now
Had fallen on the night. On either hand
inc guns were quiet. Cool upon his brow
Ihe quiet darkness brooded, as he scanned
Inc starry sky. He'd never seen before
So many stars. Although, of course. he'd known
That there were stars somehow before tho wor
He'd never realized t,.em-so thick. sown
Millions and millions. Serving in the shon
Stars didn't count for much: and then at night.
strolling the pavements. dull and fit to drop.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07
Chile Undecided.

Santiago, Chile, Feb. 6.-The Chilean
government has as yet taken no de-
cision with reference to the German
note on the submarine campaign, but
it Is understood that for the present
no action will be taken.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07
Bolivia Protects.

La Paz, Bolivia, Feb. Gel Diario
denounces the attitude OF Germany
and urges Latin America to make an
energetic protest against Germany's
proposed measures.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07

mo liquor at the Cemetery" says the headlines
OF Bozeman paper. In an ordinance presented to
the city council prohibiting having, taking
Stunning any spirituous malt vinous liquors in any
dance hail. public hail. pool hail. bowling alley. roller
skating rink etc cemeteries included as places
where boozing is to be tabooed. uberate the Joker
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07

Robert Macleod, RoHeman youth. years old in
competition with 50 other boys, first place in
the stock judging contest held at the state college
the closing day of the faEmers' week program. A
remarkable feature Of the contest was that the win
ner never lived on the farm, had any experience
in the handling of livestock. He had gained his
knowledge from talks by the college professors and
a few hours investigation and inquiry
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07

some people are so unimportant that they don't
even furnish material for gossip.-Lima CO., Times
Democrat.
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07
Montana Notes

The agronony department Of the agricultural COL
iegc at ozeman Is receiving many inquiries for seed
wheat from the Dakotas. Minnesota and Nebraska.
The reason for the shortage in these states is the
vast damage done last year by the prevalence of
black rust Montana escaped any serious results
from this disease and investigation has shown much
wheat available to supply neighborng states.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07

Figures compiled by the county clerk and recorder
of Cascade county show that in 1915 it cost that
county approximately $4,000 to conduct its elec-
tons. This total does not include school and mu-
nicipal elections.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-07

table of statistics prepared for Zig Horn county
for the year 1916 shows that during the year there
were 81 births and Is deaths. There II mari
tai ties severed during the u months
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

rights than Plainfield and Killingly, each with very near 10000 population?
 Why should Norwich be allowed to have free Sunday and Baltic, Jewett City, Montville and Colchester people De compelled to take train, trolley or automobile out of town for the same Sunday au1usements? What is right for Norwich is right for Jewett City, be wrong in Willimantic. If the citi- zens of the cities of over 1o, 600 popu- lation can be trusted to pass their own laws, why is it that the citizens of smaller towns cannot be trusted in the same way?
 I do not mention Plainfield and the other towns because I consider them any more entitled to local option man should be used alike
 The great trouble is a lot of sap heads who happen-,to have money enough to secure a party nomination get into the lower house each session. They have no ideas further than those attached to the end of the Ullnan, Roraback or Cummings whips. They know no more about what is right at the start. They waste time and money scrapping over skunk, cat and other fool measures. load down the public acts with folderol and rot, go back to their towns, spend what the saloons in Hartford didn't get of their salaries in the two for five cent cigars swagger around as an "ex-fion." for a while and finally strike their 1evel- just nothing. There are good men antpng them, and these good men sometimes vote for such unjust laws as the one passed this week: they are honest in their convictions and while the Lord alone knows it's hard to see where town of less than 10 900 peo- pie should be discriminated against. there are men who were honest in voting for this measure. Consequently we have to call on such men as the honorable gentlemen who represent us in the state senate to place their mark of disapproval on the whole thing. cts have one law for ali, whether he live in Union, where Judge Back came from, New Haven. where UlIman re- sides. or Stamford, the home Of the mighty Homer.
 C. E. MONTGOMERY
 Packer. March 24 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

cost of handling cargo at Tampico Is about two thirds that at Vera Cruz, from ship to Iailroad-car, in normal times, being abe ut s2.00 per ton. Be- tween Tampico and Tuxpan stretches a canal running from the Pahuco river into the great Tamiahua Lag una through Lakes Mojarras and Tampamchoco, thence into the Tux pan river.
 "As place of residence Tampico is fairy attractIvey-desp.te the some what trying heat. The yellow fever, which was onc6 prevalent there. has been driven out. One of the fines. sea beaches in the world is to b eeound at La Barra. to which trains run several times a day. The hotels are comfort able as tropical hoF.eiries go. and the lover ot antiquities will find ir t..e Sierra de la Pa anna. near Ai:. Nirn- dores ana Altauar1, all within nosV travel distanc7. some interesting pre- Columbian runs.
 "As ccTnn-r rcjal center TaTDico will take chief ra' k when the poifi- cal. disturbances O. Mexico arc over. Prior to the outbreak of :hose dis fGrbances the town WAS fast appro ch- ing the quarter million mark in pop I.a :io1 and ii is ire capital of Tam an!ipas, whicn of Ill the States Of Ire Rep Jblic is one cs the fairost and most richly endowed with fertile soil. vast timber tracts. iorge deposits Of minerals and seeEl.rgiy unlimited cuantittcs of ";I. IL ~f:' be an irt"E- esting center for the touTiHt or tra Ter when Mexico once more comes into its own
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
 GERMAN VANDALISM.

There can be no surprise that France has decided to make a protest against the methods which the Ger man army is using in it's retreat from the northern part of France. The Germans are not only taking away everything which could i'll any way be of use to the enemy but they are destroying the property of~the peo- pie, burning their homes, blowing up and smashing monuments, damaging public buildings in many cases beyond repair. wrecking orchards and doing their utmost to destroy the fertility Of the soil
 It can be expected that they should leave no stores for the use of the pur- suers, or leave behind any amnuni ton or military equipment of any kind which might be utilized. and that they would do their best to tear up rail roads and make the highways impas- sable. All that would be in the in terest of their own safety but when they go beyond that it is simply a dis play of vandalism which ought never to be resorted to by a civilized nation even at war It is a different thing when such destruction is caused in battle but in the German retreat it is apparent that no such excuse can bs offered. The policy which is being carried out is resulting in no military advantage to the German army. be- yond what has already been mention ed. They are simply acts which call for retaliation such as Germany has had cause to complain of when the allies as the result of the unjustiied killing Of women and children by Ger man airships gave them a dose of their own medicine.
 Such acts. however. are in keeping with German methods that have been revealed duAng the war and for that reason, though France is justified in protesting it is doubtful whether it will result in any modification until Germany is brought to it's knees.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

present session whereby provision was made for ridding the state of the rowing dogs which are referred to as tramps, but meaning those which wander about the state and get their existence wherever 1t comes the cas- fest. Neither of the bills was adopted and Vermont as far as the present legislature is concerned has done nothing to stimulate the much needed increase in sheep.
 About the only thing which ver- mont has done to restrict the number of dogs is the imposition of license fee of one dollar each year. while it says to the sheep raisers. in a state where sheep raising should be a prof itable industry, that if they want to engage therein they must take steps to protect their own business ventures for the dogs are to be allowed the same freedom that they have had in the past.
 This can hardly be looked upon by the farmers as an attitude to pro- mote the development of the mutton and wool output of that state, but 1t may at the same time be an admis- sion upon their part that they prefer the dogs to the sheep even if their business opportunities are limited thereby, but how they can show fa- vor to the sheep killing dogs is hard to understand
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
SHE WANTED TO BUILD

My head aehes," said the architect. "I have rheumatism and pains in my back and an a1l-gone feeling! I am from an interview with lady who wanted to build a house!"
 Was she a startar?" inquired the real estate man.
 "She was not" said the architect. 'sShe is an especially charming lady and would go miles to have speech with her. When she phoned me to come out and see her because she in- tended to build a house I was gay and blithesome man. She said: How much does it take to build house 7
 T looked at her a moment. Louise. said I've are old friends-'how much does it take to build a dress" That she replied, is an entirely different question. What is the use of an architect if he can't tell how much a house costs?'
 Then we proceeded in her car to she wanted, and if I'd just look 1t over it would make things so much easier. It was a new colonial house, still unoccupied, so we entered.
 "of course, she explained, she wanted it just like this one, only not colonial. Colonial was too much in favor. I must think up something more unusual, she insisted. Then she wished me to take note that her living room and dining room couldn't be like this at all. There must be large fireplace here instead of there. and the dining room, on the other side must have a glassed-in breakfast room All the walls must have sliding wood panels, with concealed cupboards behind them. Of course she supposed that would mean that the walls would have to be a little thicker, wouldn't they? But that couldn't make much difference. And the upstairs wouldn't do in the least. Except for these minor changes she considered the house ideaEand oh. yes! She be- Heyed, on the whole. that she would simply love a house built around a semi-inciosed court, Spanish style. with a fountain and flowers, but still following the general idea of this model
 At the low moan that burst from my pallid lips at this point she looked contrite. Goodness gracious, what had she been thinking of. It was way past lunch time! Not a word till we had something to eat! So she un- hitched her champing electric and whirled me to her home and fed me such good eats that I tenn porariiy for got my troubles. And then we ad- journed to her living room.
 There was one thing, she said that she wanted to impress upon me most emphatically - that the new house should not be like her old one. There
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
CALLING OUT THE GUARD

The calling out at this time of twenty CT more regiments in various states throughout the country by the war department simply means that the government is alive to the need of prevention and that it is taking this step before any serious trouble occurs in this country, rather than waiting until something really occurs which would necessitate such action and thereby. by not providing against it, appear to ba lending encourage ment to it.
 The nationa! guard which has been called upon ard will be sworn into the service Of the government is for the purpose Of protection. There has been plenty of evidence furnished. by the plots which have been revealed. to show that it would be unwise not to take precautionary measures. A few might cause an endless amount of harm; through the blowing up of man ufacturing establishments or the wrecking of bridges to cause this country serious embarrassment not only in its work of preparation but in guarding its own interests.
 The opportunity for preventive work has been recognized. and it is such service which the state militia win te called upon to render at this time. Most of these regiments which have been called out have had more or less service during the past year on the Mexican border. That has been of value to them and they must be looked upon as possessing greater efficiency as a result thereof. By calling out these regiments now they will be at their posts and prepared for any trouble, which may arise from such action as congress may take when it convenes next week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
WHAT THIS COUNTRY WILL DO.

Tn the present state of affairs it is but natural that there should be con- sideration given and opinions offered as to what assistance can or should be rendered by this country in the event of an actual declarat ton of war, It has been suggested that this country should raise a large army, place at the head of it former president and send it to Europe for service on the western front as an expressions of the determination of the United States to insist upon it's rights. There is also of course the suggestion that has been made regarding the service which should be rendered by the navy in the protection of the commerce of the country and the removal of the men ace which is offered by the subma- rines which are being operated under the order of ruthlessness promulgated by the imperial German government. Tn addition the suggestion has also been made that this country should lend or give to France the sum of $1,- coo, ,000, 900 as a means oe aiding that country to prosecute the war and as an expression in keeping with the service which France has rendered to this country.
 While such opinions are being of- fered, it cannot be forgotten, however, that this country must give deep con- sideration to itself in consideration of the part which it must play in pro- vidine resources not only for itself but for other nations which are fight ing nation which would be an ene- my of ours. This country has exten- sive interests which must not only be protected but which must be fully de- veloped if we are to get the benefit of our resources We have apparently gotten only to the point of prepara- tion and until that has been fully taken care of we cannot rush into the danger of crossing too many bridges before we get to them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The nation is paying about $500 0O0,- 900 a year for highway maintenance and construction The rate of expendi- ture is rapidly increasing and will con- tinues to do SO. Of our 2,450,O00 miles of roads, only 11.3 per cent. are yet surfaced. The task is one that can never be really finished There will always be more roads to build, and all roads built will always need repairing. But the public is beginning to realize that, no matter how great the outlay, the money is never wasted if the roads are well built. It pays big dividends in making country life pIeasanter, cheapening transportation and raising real estate values. And the federal contribution is destined to bear fruit out of all proportion to it's actual amount beca use it serves to advertise and popularize road-building every where-MeFiden Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

President Wilson has scored a per sonal victory in the confirmation of his nomination of Dr. Grayson as a rear admiral. He has triumphed over req son, civil service regulations and de- cency. but it is not a victory that should give him much satisfaction. His personal physician has been ele- yated to high rank over the heads of 100 better men and more experienced men, who are prevented from gaining just advancement by his unmerited promotion. To- accomplish this the president has alienated the good will of many who are his sincere friends and who wish him well. He has made many, who are giving him loyal sup
 port, distruSt him, when his personal interests are involved. The game is not worth the candle. He has won but few more such victories would be the grave of his reputation for fair
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
Help the French Riddles.

MT. Editor: In this so:emn hour, when the whole world seems fated to be armed with weapons of bloodshed and death, there is one definite thing we women may do. and do it irnmedi-
 ately, stretch out helping hand to the French "kiddies' across the water who are fatheriess and will be lost unless assisted by outsiders. Out of the 600,eo0 little boys and girls father less. 153,000 are destitu;e. their moth CTS are struggling to keep them alive
 on 10 cents a day, which is all the Schofeld, two English women, who knew what they were talking about, at a great mass meeting, when they physical conditions of these helpless kiddies through malnutrition, was enough to awaken the sympath.es of the most indifferent hearts. Their children-10 cents a day, or $36.50 a year for two years-to care for one of these French children would mean adopting it.. Each person or organ receives the name of a particular child. have met several women who have thus adopted these children and keep in touch with them through letters one woman from Boston has six and her joy in the work grows each day.
 I have thought that this work might appeal to the D. A. R. women in Con- uecticut. What more fitting work as an organization can we do? We rep resent our ancestors who were helped 150 years ago by the French. who came to the assistance of the Ameri- cans then struggling for independence, and the liberty Xe now enjoy Then transport facilities were very prini- tive and money scarce; in spite of it the French people did not stop to count the cos. or difficulties. Shall We in our great prosperity be indiffer-' ent to the great needs of these sui cross the water, but just to give the small sum of s3s.5o per year to save one child from worse than death.
 If every D. A. R. chapter in Con precious kiddies for two years, think Of how much it would mean to France. If every organization of ev- cry sort and kind would enter into this plan. it would be no burden to anyone, and thousands of these father less children would be saved to bless France. As a D. A. R. woman I hope our Connecticut women will take these kiddies to their hearts and in this small way show our appreciation of the great debt we owe France. It is a debt that time cannot cancel. Our men can go to the battlefield on be- half of France, struggling for her lib- help save the children, the future men and women of France. It is not simply privilege, it is our duty. We have been too indifferent in the past two years of awful waste of life. It is our battle, too-or should be. Let us as patriotic womer lose TO more time but gird ourselves for real work. These French kiddies appeal to me-they seem to me to be crying out to us women of leisure to help them, to keep them from starvation.
 MIRANDA c. BUTLER ROBINSON.
 New York, March 23, 19i7