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no private enterprise or opportunity
Of space that energetic prosecution OF
the war requires,
Russia Has Few Ports.
RUSSIA has few ports, and the full
transportation facilities from them are
more than necessary for handling abb
solutely essential freight. In refusing
to permit private enterprises to hinder
the wars requirements. Americans
must recognize that Russia Is taking
a proper step to assist her allies TO
win the essential victory. To this end
|all else must terhporarily be subject
ed. This condition Is likely to continue
a. long as the war lasts. hut on the
other hand, American capital and ner Z
chants interested in the Russian field.
should not lose u moments time In
having their representatives in this
field studying til possibilities, Great
ing organization, making business con-
i,ections, learning Swhere the Opportu-
nifty In their particular lines lie, in
FORMING themselves of the require-
unents of the Russian trade in all it's
tfetatlS, obtaining knowledge .of the
FNsspsN Attu SstctI lAu6uaSC, al OIucI W
facilitate negotiations which is certain
to be coincident with the close of the
war. Those who neglect to take ad-
vantage of the present for these pre-
liminary steps will find that when the
war is ended others who have done so
will have II decided advantage and tn,
field will be occupied by these and
others who are geographically nearer
Russian markets.
The new government is redrafting
laws relating to finance, trade and in
dustry In such a way as to facilitate
the rapid economic development OF
Russia and allow broad expansion of
her commercial and industrial life.
Russia opens her arms to serious
business men whose object is not traf-
fic in concession hut actual develop
ment and production. and for such her
terms are sure to be liberal.
America Fortunately Placed
America occupies a fortunate posi-
ton in relation to the people OF this
nation. who have been sentimentaliy
touched by the evidence of American
| friendship and our quick recognition
OF the new government. President
W uoOu uuuIcSS " COubTeSS, Ill WHICH
he set forth Americas attitude towards
the war has been recognized as prac-
| tically expressing the same views as
are held by the provisional government
and Tzeretelli. who is one OF the lead :
ers of the Left, emphatically denied to
the Duma that his party was consider
ing separate peace and stated that it
was an outrage against patriotic men
to attempt to place upon them the bur-
den of such a position. The embass,
and consulate officials are in close
touch with the new government anG
everywhere Americans received the
most courteous and cordial attention
The high commission which Rus
STA is sending to the United States
| should receive greatest consideration
and the United States. as well as Rus
STA. will benefit immensely by the in.
formation which can be mutually ex.
| changed.
Wherever separate peace has bee,
mentioned, it has been howled dow
! with indignation and, unless my judg,
ment is entirely astray, Russia, as to.
day constituted. is as little likely I,
make a separate peace as is the United
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
League Leaders!
Tighter, Grasp
o., Top Bes.t3as
Brooklyn Nationals Still
Continue TO ,Clilnb To-
!. ayard Upper Levels.

New York. Aug. ss,sJk .Yprk in the
Ma tionpts and CHICAGO ig the, American
leasssn Increased thsir teads last
week.. ~ yy,s:..,s
81 The Giants sained more than 80
points. while Rhiladstphfa. Cincinnati
and ct. Louis were Fighting among
sthemseives. In the American. Boston
continues at Chicago's heels.
The American league leaders were
disturbed somewhat early In the week.
when they lost two games In success
sion to Boston and went into second
place. while Barry's men occupied first
place for a day.
White Cox Break Even.
The White 6ox wound up the series
In Boston by taking two games. Civ
ing them an even break on the games
The last of the week Chicago took
three games from Philadelphia. mean
while Boston was breaking even in
two games. with Cleveland.
Detroit and Cleveland exchanged
places twice during the week. which
began with Detroit in third place. On
Wednesday Cleveland went ahead and
Tigers. During the week the Tigers
won four out of six from Washington
and New York while the Indians took
four out Of seven against Philadel-
phia and Boston.
Brooklyn Going Good.
Except for the continued success of
| Brooklyn. New York made the hest
for the week In the National. taking
one game from Chicago. four out of
five from Pittsburgh and one out of
two from Cincinnati. Today the
Giants beat Mathewson's men. I to 9.
st. Louis and Cincinnati failed COM
pletely to keep up their good work and
| Philadelphia got back within a few
| points of second place. st. Louis won
only two out Of six and Cincinnati won
its only victory on SATURDAY.. after
losing seven straight Philadelphia
went to third place ahead Of Cincin-
natl on Tuesday and gained second
ahead of st. Louis on Thursday. Sat
urday st. Louis came back into sec
ond place and today Philadelphia be-
came runner-up by defeating Chicago,
while ST Louis was dividing double
header with Brooklyn.
| Brooklyn sent it's string Of Victories
| to seven straight before it fell before
st. Louis Saturday. During the week
the league champions won five out of
six games and now are tied with Chi
cago for fifth place.
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CUBS BUY OUTFIELDER.

Chicago, Aug. Fired Mitchell,
manager of the Chicago National
league baseball club, announced today
that he had bought Outfielder Barber
OF the baltimore club. International
league. Tor $4,000. and two players
whose names he did not give. He said
Barber had been batting around $50.
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NOT FIGHTING FOR WAGES.

Boston, Aug. 5.--A proposal to have
organized labor act to obtain more pay
FOR soldiers was turned down by the
Central Labor union tonight. Presi-
dent Edward +. McGrady. Secretary
Henry Abrahams and other delegates.
characterized the plan az m insult and
said that the men OF this country were
not fighting for wages. but for the
freedom Of the people Of the entire
world,
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ALMOST SURE OF JOB.

San Francisco. Aug. 5.--Rarring IN
toTscen contingencies. every man re-
matning in the reserve officers train
ing camp may consider that he has
bc1n recommended for a commission.
NO official Lists Of commissions and
,ltheee Who set them VIII be given out
AAsa1y feiues b the sSinion Of army
authorities here,
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AMERICAN ASSN
Standing Of the Clubs.

Louisville. ); Columbus, l.
Indianapolis. 10: Toledo. ..
Kansas City. -; Milwaukee,, So.
81. Paul, 81, Minneapolis, Sill.
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How men drink staggcrs woman.
but what they drink staggers the men.
Not what a man knows but what he
doesn't tell shows his essential wis
dom.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
COAST LEAGUE
Standing Of the Clubs.

san francisco, 6-3; Portland, liz.
vernon. oil; Oakland As.
salt Lake. l6-l2; Los Angeles. 30.
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TAGGING ALL THE BASES!
Pop Bottle Throwing Has
Been Reduced to a Science
in St. Looey. The Fans
Cut Out Their Wind-Up
When a Man Gets on
Base"
by Arthur ("Bugs") Baer.

Copyright, 1917. by The Press Publish
ing Co. (Thc New York Evening
Worldly
Pittsburgh fans would like to sec
the Pirates in seventh place. but ap.
parently the Pirates are opposed to
luXurics in war time.
After lampine tho Washington
teams showing or the road you
must admit that travelling uni.
forms can't necessarily make =
team travel.
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Prendergast Driven From
Mound and Philadelphia
Wins Easy Contest.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Brooklyn Gets 10 Hits.

ST. Louis. Aug. 5.-Brooklyn won the
first game of todays doublcheader by
pounding three pitchers for Is hits.
st. Louis took the second game
Scores:
First game: r. H. Il.
biOONbA IL y =
NSA. A<OuiS .---.--.------.------..- u
Pfcffcr and Q. Miller: Hurstman
AmCS. Mays and Gonzales.
Second game: X. H. +.
Brooklyn -. ...-...............-....... l /
st. Louis observation-disclosures. o
Galore and Myers; Packard and
Snyder.
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Bender Wins for PhilIies.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Philadclphia drove
Prendersast off the mound today In
the sixth inning and defeated Chicago,
TO .. Bender had little trouble hold
ing the locals.
Ecnro.
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No matter how tight tho pitching is
on the other side. the Russians al
ways seem able to make run.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06

All the fumblcs aren't hand made in
baseball We lampcd quite a few shin
boots.
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Ripley, the cartooner. is travelling
with the Giants. who are now playing
Chicago Feeling the claws of hunger
fumblinS at his vest. Rip absconded
into a Chicago restaurant to put on the
nose-b bag. Rip didn't have to go into
that Chicago restaurant. as he could
have claimed exemption on the grounds
of flat feet The waitress brought him
bread that was weird and wonderful.
Something never seen before on land
or sea. Rip got up on his hind wheels
and squawked good and squawky.
Rip had his squawkers on that night
What's this hardware you wished
on me" Rip yodclcd.
"Thcms war bread" chewing
summcd the waitress. '.Ain't you no
patriot? You amt no patriot it you
don't eat war bread"
"War bread. eh?"
Sure. war bread"
ltip took a chinfuI Of 1t and bent
about six teeth. lie vt out . reserve
squawk and hoofcd for the exit.
Il don't mind eating war bread" he
fanged. but I'm whoozswogslcd il I'm
going to cat Civil war bread"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-06
German Attacks Rcpuised.


German attacks on the Aisnc
front have been withstood sue
cessfully by the French. Against
III" Classmates plateau the Ger
mans made two attacks, which
were rcpulsed. South f Juvincourt
the German crown prince threw
strong forces against the French
lines early Sunday. The French
were driven from :, small element.
but later elected tho Germans and
held their line intact.
Russians Hold Enemy.
In .tn offensi} c operation near
Baian. east of 'zernowitz, the
Russians have taken more than
800 prisoners and captured three
machine guns. Here the opera
tons are virtually on Russian soil.
as Is the fighting just to the north
around Chotin. where the retreat
was halted mcasurably.
In Rukowina. between the Pruth
and the Bystritza. however, the
Russians still are fleeing before
the Austro- Germans. The rcpulse
oi a strong Teutonic attack east of
Rowland and the carrying out of
several raids on the German lines
between kovel and Chotin indicate
that the Russian line here is in
better shape to make "A stand than
taht in BukOwina. The assault in
the Kovel region was made by
seven companies of infantry and
the Russians drove the attackers
back to their trenches.
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GERMANS LOSING
LENS POSITIONS

Continued From Page One)
center OF Lens on the western
front Of the town.
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W. have yet to see the out.
fielder who ever lost his salary in
the sun. Al the boys can play
the sun-fisld in that pay check
league without smoked glasses.
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New York Wins Again.

CINCINNATI. Aug. 5.-New York ham
mered Mitchell to all corners of the
lot today while Tesreau was etfectivc
in the pinches and the visitors won,
{, 70
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No immigrant with a feeble
dome can got into the United
States. yet Jim Thorpe worked
hard for five years for the priv.
Iess Of chasing = leather pill
around in the hot sun.
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YEA 30.
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YOU SAID 1T.

Pop bottle throwing has been re-
duccd to science in st. 1.ouey. The
fans cut out their wind-up when q
man gets on base.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-04

who Is tho central power in Central
Europe understood the gravity OF tho
new situation which confronted him,
and then wo saw him leaning from his
throne bcckoping to his subjects. try
Ing TO rcassurc them with Il promise OF
universal suffrage. 1t was indeed n
bitter jest.
III your national hero. George Wash
ingtom. could rise from his grave and
Lohold to-days war he would himself
proclaim that after nation has
created independence 1t Is bound to de-
fend 1t before all tho world, and not
only to maintain It's own independence
Tut TO create also independence for
c.Ler nations.
1--WE have sworn on the grave Of
Washington to fight to tho end. But
not only has IL been sworn on the
grave OF Washington but also on the
graves Of the uncounted soldiers who
have fallen In this war
WILL COMPLETE WORK
AFTER IT'S RETURN
The French commission expects to
complete its work here soon after it's
return from tho tour which began to-
day. Technical experts Will remain
here and report daily to tho mission
heads. Upon the work accomplished by
the experts depends the length of the
missions stay here.
Many of the broad military, naval and
financial problems are understood to
be settled to the satisfaction of the
French. and it is expected that the few
remaining Will be disposed soon after
the missions return.
Several OF the officials Will not re-
turn to France for several months at
least Emile' Hovelaque. general coua-
sellor. will remain to coordinate
French benevolent activities here.
NJ. Viviani spent several hours before
the departure from Washington to-day
writing reports for Paris.
Vice Admiral Chocheprat spent the
entire forenoon in conference with
Navy Department officials.
Marshal Jofrc conferred with repre-
sentativcs Of the War Department and
received the newspaper correspondents.
bidding them Eau rcvoir"
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CANADIANS CUT
THROUGH FAMOUS
- HlNOENBURG LINE

- tContinued from First raSc)
The only definite fact in regard to con
ditIonS in Germany is that a political
CRISIS exists. and that the antagonism
between the parties has bazcd out
with violence unknown since the be-
ginning of the war. Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg is the target for
All shafts. but apparently can rely only
on lukewarm support from the mod
crate Socialists. There is no light
whatever on the strike situation and
news of any kind from
Austria.
the British continue To make head
way IN Mcsopotamia. but this is offset
by unexplained reports Of n Russian re-
treat in the Caucasus Ii the rcports
arc true, the Russians are withdra W.
ing with no serious lighting. and IN
The face Of the most successful cam
paiEn yet undertaken against Turkey.
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-ruxd board hopes to reieace 1000 for
freight trains.
III is vital that France and Russia
have locomotives aud cars" said Mr.
Willard. ''Wo Will have to furnish
them. How can we do it? We can do
II by getting along with what equip
mcnt wo have and by putting into
force measures OF greater railway
economy.
The general railroad board OF tho
6efonse council. comprised of five rail-
way presidents, who are operating the
oountry's lines as ono continental sys-
tenn. Is working on these measures
now. BY reducing the time allowed
shippers to load and unload cars we
will save 2i5.o0o freight cars for ono
trip a year. Germany has reduced the
loading and unloading time limit TO
six hours We can reduce our present
limit from forty-cight to twenty four.
and although 1t Will cause some incon-
venience, it is in the interest Of all
the people"
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MIGHTY OVATION GIVEN
FRENCHMEN IN NEW YORK
Entertainment in Their Honor turns
Out to lie Great Dcmonntrn-
ton OF Patriotism.
IBy Associated Press


NEW YORK, May 3.--SailorS from
French high commission to the United
States were accorded what WAS per-
haps the greatest ovation ever given
by Americans to the sailors of
foreign government here Tonight. Ten
thousand persons packed Madison
Square Garden and joined in welcom
ing the lighting men of the French
navy to this country.
The scamcn marched in body to
the great amphithcatcr. When they
entered the Garden with the cheers of
thousands who lined the streets
through which they had passed ring
ing In their ears. the band played the
"MarseiIlaisc," and the vast audience
arose 10 pay them homage.
The stars and Stripes and the Tri-
color were waved by thousands Of
hands. and the cries Of .Nivc la
France" were answered by the French
sailors with "Nivc lAmcriquc"
The entertainment turned out TO be
a mighty demonstration of patriotism.
Bluejackets from American warships.
regular army and national Suardsmen.
Boy Scouts and others intcrminglcd
with the visitors with a freedom Of
spirit and affcctionate acclaim such us
might welcome men Of their own ranks
returning from the midst of battle.
Wcll-known actors and actresses
worlds champion wrcstlcts and box
crs, society women and city officials
aided New York III entertaining the
Frenchmcn. Seated around ropcd
arena in the center OF the Garden. the
French sailors. if they we're unfamiliar
with the English language showed no
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building, according To the design So
lectcd. Will he about the height Of a
tonr-stoiy building. Above the first
h""r, the building will be considerably
narrower than ut the base. This will
guarantee light regardless Of what
KIND OF building will he erected on
the north side, where il is probable
tina, Il modern Office building vii go
NJ some time III the future
There will be 10 rush 20 start the
construction work a. the cost of build
imH materials is now high The work
however. Will he finished as soon az
practicable. AS the bank is in need Of
modern quarters. II is nov employing
about sixty persons. and by tho time
the building is corp!eted tue force
viii probably exceed the 100 mark.
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IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
TO FRANCE AND RUSSIA

tBy Associated PreNs.)
WASHINGTON. May S.-Imm e6iate
assistance to Russia and France in
strengthening their railroad systems is
The first step will be the dispatch of
a commission of four railroad experts.
Including John T.. Stevens. "A consulting
engineer. who was chief engineer OF
the Panama Canal Commission before
General Gocthals.
The plans for aiding France in solv-
inG her railroad problems have been
drawn up in detail by the Council of
National Defense. and will be made
spublic within a few days. The ques-
ton was discussed here to-day by "a
group Of railroad heads in conference
with members Of the defense council
President Wilson had planned to
make Mr.. Stevens member of the
political and economic commission,
hedded by Elhu Root. which is to
leave for Russia soon, but at the re-
guest of the council Mr.. stevens was
released for service Oh the special
railroad mission. Other members will
&c ohm c. Greiner. of Baltimore. and
Henry Miller. former president OF the
Wabash Railroad. and an official OF the
Burlington Railroad.
The plans Of the defense council
caIl for sending the entire American
surplus of rolling stock and expert
employees abroad. The commission to
Russia will give expert advice there.
Hnd Will seek TO do everything pos
siblc TO CO. ordinate that nations trans
-portation system for the movement of
supplies and troops
American railroad schedules Will he
altered SO as to run only necessary
passenger trains to free equipment for
the movement of freight and leave AS
large surplus as possible.
Louis ". Hill, of the Great Northern
railroad. and Ward w. Elliott of the
New Haven system. were among the
railroad officials in to-days conference.
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CHILE BREAKS WITH BERLIN
Minister, In Demanding His Passports
Announces Itupturc OF
nelntlunH

LONDON. May 3.--The Chilean min
lister to Germany has demanded his
passports. according to Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam.
The dispatch says:
a message received from Berlin
says the Chilean minister to Germany
has demanded his passports. and an
nounced IL rupture of relations between
Chile and Germany. Tho news caused
the greatest annoyance In political cir
ci:s. where eff?rts were heinE made to
avoid Il break with both Chile and
Argentina. i'm order to preserve some
friendships In South America.
instructions have been given for
Chilean citizens 10 be treated as enemy
citizens. The dispatch adds that II Is
feared thet It will be impossible in the
present circumstances for the Chilean
legation TO leave Germany"
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british REPORTED TO
HAVE WON DULLECOIRT
fBy Associated Press.l


LONDON, May 3-The British ,roops
have reached Cherisy. crossed the Him
denburg line toward Rcincourt. and
are reported to have taken Eullccourt,
Says Reuters correspondent AT British
beaduuarters.
EtlTghting Of terrible Intensity ragged
throughout the day AT the main points
Of, the hritiah- attack says Reuters
&yrThe battling. he adds has been
ihrfmanH places OF dingdong order
Whicl- renders II extremely difficult TO
define the situation, but think it
IQfy certainly be claimed as success
ful day for our gallant troops. The
most conspicuous gains have been on
HIer tanks Of the long front. while
towards the center, up the valley of
the Scarpe. we have made less prog
Eess. owing to the intensity OF con-
4e:fled machine gun fire.
"Despite tho opposition of masscd
German forces, the Canadian troops
Eppk Fresnoy. Oppy however. still
proved too strongly held TO attempt
TO carry il by direct frontal attack
without counting Il heavier casualty
LIST than tho enterprise warranted
yhe wood in front Of the ruined VIII
lage literally was infested with ma
chine guns
The Germans are tiShtinS with des-
perate obstinacy. Machine guns were
perched In trees a, various heights,
while lines OF uncut wire were dis
Srorered concealed from direct ohscrva-
ton. 80 that the attack upon this place
amounted TO little more than u recon
Haissance in force, and our troops
withdrew 10 enable the gunncrs 10 con-
sentrate their fire upon the newly dis
severed obstacles
: ."South OF the Sensce the battle de-
weloped into most successful sweep
fnE movement. our troops reaching
Cherisy. Converging tactics upom Rein
court carried our advance across the
gHndenburF line and threatened TO cut
o6 the garrison at Builccourt. The
garrison was reported TO have been
iaktured, but the report was not con
tirmcd.
/; THE Germans arc nght,ng with dcs.
Gerate obstinacy. Several now di-
visions have been identified at different
5arts Of the front showing that the
iifrmans continue TO use their strategic
Ssserves. counterattacks, usually on
j. form idahle scale, developed promptly
bppoaite every point where We gained
Stound. The enemy recaptured some
ground at GRvrclc. but the counter
our artillery fire. which was main
is!ned with almost incredible intcn-
sfy,"
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signs Of 1t. They yelled and clapped
their hands. dofed their caps whom
Tho StartSpanglcd Banner" was
played. and shouted vocifcrously when
tho name OF President Wilson was
mentioned.
The most dramatic Incident OF the
evening came at the end of u brief
speech by Lieutenant Andre Leroy.
when the French officer drew his sword
and shouted "Down with Gcrmany!"
Tho French sailors leaped to their feet
and cheered wildly as the band again
struck up the "SInrSe illaise"