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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
MERCHANTS RETURN
FROM HELENA MEET

An effort to further legislation abol-
ishing the trading stamp method of
obtaining patronage was decided upon
by the assembled merchants of the
state of Montana at Helena January
Is, 1G and Il. Albert Anderson of the
Lindsay Commission company's Mis-
soula branch and Nj. r. Marshall of
Barber & Marshalls grocery bring n
report of an enthusiastic meeting and
much interest on the part of the mer-
chants in the proposed legislation. Of
ficcrs of the association for the com
ing year were elected and trade con-
ditions discussed. DIR. Stanley Krebs
of Philadelphia and Governor S. V.
Stewart were among the speakers of
the convention. The association will
also undertake to gain legislation cs-
tablishing IL general state retail ped
dlcr's license higher than that which
is in force at the present time.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
THE DAILY MssouLIAN FRIDAY MORNING. JAN uARY 1917
Foster Skahan Wins Place
as Page by His Manliness
Missoula Boy S pc a k e r
O'Connor's Personal Body
guard, and. Both Are De-
lighted About II.

Helena. Jan. 1S.-(Staff Correspond
encc.)--Politencss and a suggestion Of
tchoked-back tears Gust suggestion,
mind you, for this is regular fellow
gave Foster Skahan, Missoula, the po-
sition Of page to Speaker O'Connor of
the house of representatives Of the
Fifteenth legislative assembly. Incl
dcntally Speaker O'Connor secured a
first-class guardian and nurse as we'll
as page.
1t was late at night and the Demo-
cratic caucus had just adjourned. The
fortunate individuals who had secured
appointments were elated. the others
correspondingly disappointed. They
accepted their fortune in various
ways. Some cursed democracy round
ly and went home: others simply
sulkcd disappointment is bad enough
at any time in life. but youth, unused
to the sings and arrows of outrageous
fortune. finds it almost unbearable.
Shift the scene back to the door of
N
headed fellow was standing there as
the men filed through the door. Tears
shone in his eyes and his voice shook,
but he was taking his loss like a man
and while the sting OF disappointment
was sharp and well-nigh unbearable,
his politeness never forsook him. As
each representative came out he found
a hand thrust in his and cap in hand
Foster Skahan thanked each one for
his efforts in his behalf Il know
there's an awful lot of boys here and
that we couldn't all get on as pages,
but l want to thank you for helping
me as much as you could gulped the
youngster
IL wanted to reconvene the caucus"
said one of the Legislators. THAT kid
is sure all right. It's too bad we didn't
put him on
w. w. Berry, Democratic Wheel
horse, happened across the youngster
in the lobby of the hotel shortly after,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
GETS E|GHTH0UR Shift ROBBERS GET BIG BOOTY
Alfred Thomas Beaten and
Robbed of 81 $50 in Early
Morning Holdup.

A total of $3.50, representing the
wrested from Alfred Thomas in the
space of a few minutes in a back ALLEY
holdup early yesterday morning. The
larger part of the sum was in checks
and it is thought that publicity will
stop payment on these in time to
for $3.50 given by the Missoula Trust
and Savings bank was found in the
lavatory of the Workingmen's hotel
late last night. -Four men figured in
the hodup.
Thomas had spent the evening in
the Workingmen' hotel barroom and
had incal1tiously displayed q large
amount of money After the saloon
closed he retired to a back room with
the saloonkeeper to discuss some bust
ness arrangements. A man entered at
about . O'Clock in the morning and
asked to speak with Thomas outside.
Thomas obligingly followed only to be
set upon by three other men, beaten
and robbed. His right eye was black
encd his lips lacerated and the side
of his face between his left eye and ear
laid open with u piece of gas pipe. The
man whom he had followed outside
of the building did not take part in the
fight. He was recognized by Thomas
yesterday and taken into custody by
Patrolman Tom Bishop, but denies all
knowledge of the crime, saying that he
was sleeping at the time it happened.
None of the other members of the band
have been apprehended.
In addition to the cashiers check.
which has been found. Thomas claims
to have lost a check on the Big Sandy,
Mont, bank for $500, a check on the
! First National bank of Great Falls for
$500, four $40 bills, two So bills and $40
in hard coin, a gold II jewel Elgin
watch In a hunting case and his second
naturalization papers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
After Working Clear Around
the Clock for Years,
"Terry's" Relieved.

After serving the city of Missoua
for II hours out of every "A for the
past II years, Desk Sergeant SEVERN
Therriault has been given what is vir-
tually a promotion by the Inauguration
of an eight hour day in his depart
ment of the city police force. Yes
tcrday morning at o'clock the SER
seant tucked his specs into their
case, donned his brass -buttoned coat
and his helmet waved a farewell to
the relief and departedTor his home,
four hours ahead of the time to which
he had been accustomed.
Terry" as he is more Familiarity
known, entered into the service of the
city as patrolman II years ago next
June. He is the senior member of
the force and his courage, aggressive
ness. fairness and exemplary conduct
have won for him an enviable reputa-
ton. Terry" has never been known
to back down ON a proposition, no
matter how dangerous, and his kind
words, steady hand and consideration
for the weak spots in the nature of
his fellow men have set more than one
stumbling boy or girl on the right
path to stay. 1t is hoped by all who
know him that the city will find more
than this one way of showing it's APP
probation of Sergeant Therraults eff
forts in its behalf.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
IS PROH|B|HVE
Fire Underwriters Sugges.
tons Are Not Warranted,
Say Officials.

The city officials and the water COM
pany have taken exceptions to the re-
port of the Board of Fire Underwriters
published in The Muscular yesterday
morning. The main arguments put
forth in defense of present conditions
and in opposition to the report are the
cost of the proposed improvements and
the fact that the amount of fire loss
per capita in the city for the past two
years would not warrant the expense.
Fire Chief p. +. Loffnes has esti-
mated that the improvements in the
fire department suggested in the re-
port would cost the city about $2J-
600 with $4,000 u year additional in
salaries for the extra firemen. The
new truck, he said, would cost $500
and the pumper $4,000. The cost of
the housing for the fire alarm system
estimated at approximately $1,000.
The rest of the city officials looked
upon the report as being unjust. They
say that the fire department is able
to compare favorably with that of any
organized protection provided in other
cities in the state and call attention
to the fact that the per capita fire loss
for the past two years was but $1.20.
c. II. Christensen. manager of the
water company refused to make any
statement regarding the cost of the
proposed additions to the present sys-
TEN, saying that such an estimate could
not be formed without the aid of an
experienced engineer.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
Careless Use of Soap
Spells the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully.
II you want to keep your hair looking
its best. Most soaps and prepared
shanpoos contain too much alkali.
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle, and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is just
ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil (Which
is pure and %reaseless). and is better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else you can use.
one or two teaspOonfuls will cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply
moisten the hair with water and rub
1t in. 1t makes an abundance of rich
creamy lather. which rinces out easily
removing every particle of dust, dirt
dandruff and excessive oil The hair
DRIES quickly and evenly. and it leaves
the scalp soft. and the hair fine and
SILKY bright. lustrous, fluffy and easy
TO manage.
You can get mulSified coocanut oil
al amy pharmacy, it's very cheap, and
! q few ounces will supply every mem
= Der OF the family for months.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
JAMES BOLTON GETS
ENVIABLE PROMOTION

James Bolton, night ticket agent at
the milwaukee,, will leave Missoula
soon to go to Butte, where he will be
assistant ticket agent at the new Mil
Waukee depot. Jimmie will assume
his new duties the first of next month.
and will leave Missoula on January
20. Mr.. Bolton has been with the Mil
Waukec for the last four years, part
OF the time with the freight offices.
and his many friends in this city will
be pleased to learn of his promotion.
Mr.. Bolton will be succeeded at the
local offices of the Milwaukee by
Chester Reeves of Cordova, Iowa. who
mas been connected with the Milwau-
kee freight offices here for some time
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
ZIMMERMAN INJURED.

John Fredericks, who has been work
ing for the A. G. NJ. at a lumber camp
near Soudan, was brought down from
the camp to Missoula yesterday to re-
ceive medical attention for a crushed
woods saving about 3 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon and the lower part of
his leg and his ankle was badly
smashed and bruised by a descending
tree. He was put on Milwaukee train
No. IS and brought TO Missoula, and
then taken to st. Patrick's hospital.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
WINS STATE PRIZES.

Henry Trip. dean of local poultry
fanciers, has scored sweeping tr-
umph with his Blue Jacket strain Bar
red Plymouth Rocks at the state poul-
try show, now being neld in kalispell,
in competition over birds from Mon
tana, Washington and Oregon. includ-
ing many entries from Spokane, Ia
coma and Seattle.
Mr.. Trips winnings, according to a
message received yesterday are: First
cock first and second coclerel; first
and second hen: first, third aud fourth
pullet; young pen. first: old pen. first
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
CHARGE sooTLEeelNe.

James Kirby was arrested yes
terday at the corner of Main and
Woody streets by Officer Lease of the
city force. Kirby is being held until
an investigation can be made of the
charge placed against him. He is al
legged to have provided a bottle, sup
posed to have contained "firewater' to
two Indian women named Agnes Ar
lee and Philamine Coombs. All Were
taken to the county Jail pending the
investigation.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
KINGS DAUGHTERS
GIVE AND RECEIVE

The Missoula Kings Daughters So
ciety will have its rooms in the base
mcnt of the First National Bank block
open Saturday afternoon from o'clock
until 4 o'clock. At this time garments
will be given to persons deserving and
asks, also that any persons who may
have underwear for women or chill
drcn, or wooden skirts, which they are
willing to donate, send the same to the
society rooms, or send word to the Of
ficers of the society, who will collect
the gifts and place them where they
are most needed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
POSTPONE DECISION.

The meeting of the board of trus-
tees OF the Missoula County High
school, held yesterday for the purpose
OF deciding the question of the archi-
tect for the addition to the present
building, has been continued indefin-
itely. The individual members of the
board are considering the plans and a
meeting will he called after they feel
certain of decision. The plans of
Ole Bake of Missoula and F.. c. Ellis
of Spokane are being considered, all
others having been discarded.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
DECLARES INTENTION.

Andrew Libsack, a Russian, II years
States for nine years, declared his in
tcntion of becoming n citizen yester-
day in order that he might be permit
ted to join the army. If he is now ac-
cepted by the army his citizenship will
be established when he receives his
honorable discharge at the expiration
of his term OF enlistment.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
ASKS FOR PREPAREDNESS
Captain Hollis Clark of State
College Talks to Univer-
sity Students.

If this country were invaded by Il
foreign army, every man would seize
a rifle and resist the foe But we
would be beaten, not because of any
lack of bravery but because of lack Of
discipline and training"
Thus dido Captain Hollis Clark con-
dense the argument for American pre-
paredness in his talk before the stu
dents of the State University in con-
vocation yesterday morning. Captain
Clark is commandment of the cadet
corps at the agricultural college and
came to the university at the request
of the faculty to present the plan Of
the federal government for the train
ing in military matters of the Amer
lean college man.
1T is an -old adagc." said Captain
for nothing. | have for Il long time
held as companion maxim. the very
apparent fact that we cannot hold
what we have unless we are watchful
in its defense. If this country were
invaded by foreign army, every man
would seize n rifle and resist the foe
Rut we would be beaten. not because
of any lack of courage. but because Of
lack of discipline and training.
The Soldiers Status.
There have been soldiers ever since
there have been nations: the soldier is
the Oldest of the worlds professional
men. The successful warrior is the
trained warrior. The unprepared
nation is practically at the mercy
of its prepared contemporary The
modern soldier is a student; he
well as the art of warfare He knows
better than anybody else and realizes
more fully than anybody else the need
of preparedness if we are to protect
that which we have and are to MAIN
tain our national dignity and honor
There are many educated and stu
dious men who advocate disarmsing.
II is a peculiar fact that many men
who are specialists and eminent in
their own lines, cease to use reason
when they enter the discussion of
matters that are outside their spe-
cialty."
Effective Argument.
Captain Clark argued effectively for
preparedness. His talk was keen and
incisive and carried conviction. When
he had concluded his plea for military
training, he outlined the new federal
law governing this work in colleges
and explained the manner in which
this law is being applied by the ad-
ministration. He repeated the ex-
PLANTATION which was made last sum
mer by Major Ross. the terms of which
have been discussed more Or less ear
nestly by university students all
through the year.
The men of the university will have
a meeting soon, at the request of
President Scheuch. at which there will
be formal discussion of this matter
and, probably, a vote upon the desir-
ability of asking that provision be
made for instituting military training
at the state University.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19

as the boy was preparing to so to bed
in one of the big chairs. He took him
to the speaker, put in Il word for him
the rest. He is now special page to
the speaker and he feels his impor-
lance. He is also of the belief that
his appointment covers a larger field
than during the sessions of the house.
During Speaker O'Connor's recent i'll
ness the boy never left his door and
not want of which Skahan was
aware but received immediate atten-
ton.
Speaker O'Connor is satisfied and
so is Foster Skahan--lmmeasura so,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
TO WARM SPRINGS.

Deputy Sheriff George Duncan left
yesterday for Warm Springs with
Tom Carey and Jens Holmes. Carey
has been committed to the asylum and
Holmes is a refugee from the same
place having been recaptnred by the
local Authorities recently.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
vAcATE SETTING.

A case against the Northern Pacific
railway was dismissed yesterday
when brought before Judge Lentz in
department No. of the district court.
The setting was vacated by agree
Agnes Silva, and the company repre-
sentative.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
Simple Home Treatment
to Remove Hairy Gr0wths
CBeauty Culture)

Two or three minutes use of a della
tone paste will Danish every bit of hair
from your face. neck Or arms. This
paste is made by mixing some water
with powdered delatone. After the
paste is removed. the skin should be
washed to free. it from the remaining
delatone and it will be Gear and spot
less. You viii not be disappointed
with this treatment if YOU are sure to
obtain real delatonc from your drug
gist.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
NOTICE..

The management of the Paxton
hotel wishes to announce that there
has been no change in the manage
mcnt and that no change in contem-
plated. The same courteous treatment
accorded patrons in the past will be
continued.
MRS. j. WILSON MOORE,
Adv Manager.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
MEET TONIGHT.

The Rattlesnake Country club will
meet in regular session this evening
Rev. il. $. Galley will address tn.
meeting. All members and their
friends are Invited
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Luther A. Smith of Butte and Hazel
NJ. Davis Of Potomac, and Brook j.
Mitchell and Laura Belle Mitchell OBJ
tanned marriage licenses at the office
of the clerk of court yesterday.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
DANCE.

Parish House Dance. Friday night,
Jan. 10. Admission soc person, includ-
ing refreshments. Sheridan's orchestra.
ADV.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
SCHOOL OF DANCING.

Episcopal Parish House. Saturdays,
p. m. and $50 p. m. Assembly
dance, . p. m, Call Miss kearney, S46
black, to p. IN. Sheridan's orches-
tra.-.tdN.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
A. THE RINK.

Skating is fine. Have your shoes
o" wraps checked and they will be
taken care Of while you skate.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
EAT AND ENJOY

Our fish Gihnefs. Grand Pacific cafe
Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19
GRAND eAtL.

Elite hall, Saturday night. Musi,
by Missoula Club orchestra. AdmiS
sion free.AdY.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-19

HALF PRICE SALE
At the Fashion Saturday.-Adv.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-31
TOUCH OF SIN"
FOX'S OFFERING

Tonight the md-week feature show
at Fox's has for its headliner Miss
Gladys Brockwell in the special Fox
Release lone Touch of SIM the third
chapter of the popular serial The
Great Secret" with Francis X. Bush
man and Beverly Bayne; this week s
Fox comedy "A Ticklish Job and
the Pathe news. Friday and Saturday
Miss Dorothy Dalton in the Triangle
feature "A Gamble in Souls" Other
good features and comedies will be in
the Friday and Saturday program.
The popular star, Douglas Fairbanks,
The Fox management has a big sur
prise to announce in a few days and
it is believed this will be received
with much pleasure by the patrons.
Many important contracts have been
made to reconstruct the show and one
by one they are. maturing. The first
show to start off intact for the season
was the Wednesday and Thursday
show and the way it is being attended
has rewarded the management for the
effort to make the Fox show the best
feature picture show in New England
regardless of prices. The surprise
referred to is a feature to be added to
the Friday and Saturday program. In
selecting this added feature for Fri
day and Saturday shows, the chill
dren were given first consideration
Since the price Of admission at the
Saturday matinee was reduced to five
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-31
Everyone Should
Drink Hot Water
in the Morning
Wash away all the stomach, liver,
and bowel poiaons before
breakfast.

To feel your best day in and day
to coat your tongue and sicken your
breath or dull your head; no constipa-
ton, bilious attacks, sick headache,
colds, rheumatism or gassy, acid stom-
ach, you must battle on the inside like
you battle outside. This is vastly more
important, because the skin pores do
not absorb impurities into the blood,
while the bowel pores do, says WELL
known physician.
To keep these poisons and toxins
we'll flushed from the stomach, liver.
kidneys and 4 bowels, drink before
breakfast each day, a glass of hot
water with teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in it. This will cleanse,
purify and freshen the entire alimen-
tary tract, before putting more food
into the stomach.
Get quarter pound of limestone
phosphate from your pharmacist It
is inexpensive and almost tasteless.
except soprish twinge which is not
unpleasant. Drink phosphated hot
water every morning to rid your sys-
tenn Of these vile poisons and toxins;
also to prevent their formation.
10 feel like young folks feel; like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became saturated with an ac-
emulation Of body poisons, begin this
treatment and above all, keep it up!
AS soap and hot water act on the skin.
cleansing, sweetening and purifying.
so limestone phosphate and hot water
before breakfast, act on the stomach.
liver. kidneys and bowels.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-01-31
ANY
Her Side---and His
by BECKLEY
Druging the Mind With Work
by ZOE BECKLEY

Yet in the morning work was await
ing her! She must be in condition to
meet it. She must be. At last, she
ceased fighting against sleeplessness.
And, in the relaxation that followed,
she actually fell asleep.
Janet awoke late and had to hur-
~ to keep her engagement at the Wo-
mems City club. All her reserve force
went into action, putting her success
fully through the ordeal At least no
one knew at what expense to her ner-
vous system the charming Mrs. Sted-
man, of New York, editor of 'Wo-
man." maintained her poise, her ami
nation, her grasp of subject and her
smiling acknowledgment of the re-
ception that followed her talk. jan
cts appearance at the City club was
a fair illustration of Woman's endur-
ance and will power. When 1T was
over and she was in her hotel room
again she sought the usual woman's
refuge-tears and tea.
Despite her triumph, Janet spent
another racking night. When at last
she slept, it was to dream necessarily
of Walt and Lucy in a complex maze
of events which when morning came
Janet couldn't even remember.
Her itinerary called for a journey
of seven hours to the next city on her
route. A delegation of well-meaning
ladies saw her off at the station and
hoped she could make another visit
on her return trip.
Her return trip! Janet sat Imply in
her pullman chair and thought of the
ordeal she must pass through before
there was a return trip" City after
city. Hurry and more hurry. The
constant strain of speaking from plat
forms and of chatting to individuals
afterward The never-varying need
for concentration. Instead of beckon-
ing alluringly to Janet, her ambition
seemed suddenly transformed into a
goading force, relentless, pursuing.
Her thoughts, moreover, would not
STAY upon her work but kept turning
backward to her home and her hus-
band. She began to see that if her
speaking trip was to be kept from hui
initiating failure, she must throw off
these obsessions and cleave whole
heartedly to the work in hand.
When Janet reached her hotel
thick letter and a telegram awaited
her, both from NicoN. The letter she
laid aside to read later. The unpunc-
tuated telegram said: "Splendid work
proud of you am coming on business
meet you this evening your city. r.
Nicoll.''