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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Adjutant General Greenan
Receives Instructions From
Provost Marshal.
NO DEPENDENCY CLAIM
Papers for Exemption Must
Be Filed With District
Board, Is Order.

"Helcna, Sept. 13.--Adjutant General
Phil Grccnan has been advised by the
provost marshal general that all ap-
peals from district and local boards
to the president: must be filed with the
district board and cannot be sent d.
rect to the president. No appeal can
be taken to the president on grounds
of dependency, it is stated. The tcle-
gram said:
All claims of appeal must be filed
with the district board having juris-
diction. and cannot be received if sent
direct TO the president, the provost
marshal general or members of con-
grcss
Papers. evidence and affidavits not
considered by district boards cannot
be considered on appeal from these
boards.
Only claims for discharge on The
ground of engagement in agriculture
or industry. and which have been de-
MED by district boards, can be APP
pealcd to the president. There is no
appeal to him from decisions of local
boards in dependency or other cases
within their jurisdiction.
All attcInptS 10 appear cases Otlcr
than those involving the decision of
district boards on agriculture or in
dustrial exemptions from whatever
source received: all affidavits, letters,
arguments, evidence, papers or other
matter not considered by district
boards; all appeals made to the presi-
dent direct or sent to any other Off
cial or person in Washington, will
have to be returned to the sender.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
STEVENSVILLE HEARS
WISCONSIN PROFESSOR
University Man Addresses
Parent-Teacher Club.

Stevensville, Sept. 13.-(Specialo-
Professor Harry Miller of the Univer-
sity Of Wisconsin addressed the meet
ing Of the Parent Teacher association
at the high school building Tuesday
evening. His subject was The Aim
OF the High School," and 1t is a sub
ject upon WHICH Ne spc1Rs wMhuu-
thority. since he Is director of his uni
vcrsity's department of high school
activities. Other features on the pro-
gram were a violin selection by Prin
cipal Newton L. Miller of the local
high school, and a vocal solo by Mrs.
Bert Rooms. Lunch was served fol-
lowing the program. The affair was
in the nature of a reception to the new
teachers, and was largely attended.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Dean Of Wo,,1e,,
Adopts Slogan
for COED Aid
Urges People oe Missoula to
Help Get Rooms for
College Girls.

Work for women" is the slogan of
Mrs. w. X. Jameson, dean Of women
at the state University.
Mrs. Jameson urges the people to
Missoula to cooperate in the local
war time educational problem by Civ
ing house work and govcrness positions
to the women OF the university who
tain a university education unaided
Many letters have been received by
girl students. who state they will enroll
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
at the school II employment can M VI
cured for them. I'll

at the school II employment can I'M "
cured for them. A
Another problem that coiifronts MrM
JAMESON II the housing Of the co-edS.
and rooms for women" Is her other
watchword.
A new plan to deal with the question:
of rooms has been adopted by the unf-
versity this year, according to the dean
of women. who was appointed chairs
man of the committee on housing at
the faculty meeting held yesterday.
According to the newly installed
rlan--a plan that is popular In eastern
colleges-all rooms that are for rent III
the city will be investigated by the
faculty and approved by Mrs. Jameson.
The list. with their description OF the
rooms will be kept on file at the uni
versity and the girls must select their
college homes from this approved list.
"A zone will be laid out in the vi
entity of the school," said Mrs. Jane
ison. and all houses where girls room
must be within this pale"
People having employment for girls
or rooms for rent are urged to commit
nicate with Mrs. Jameson at Craig
house. col University avenue.
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Fire Fighters Returning;
Rain Removes All Danger

Stevensville, Sept. 13.-(Special)-
The rains having put an end to fire
fighting activities. the crew of 80 men
in Burnt Fork canyon showed up in
town yesterday, and many have gone
to their homes in other places. Two
boys from Butte got lost in the hills
and wandered three days without food.
They took a trail which led them
down the wrong side of the mountain.
and they reached the Rock creek val
ley instead Of Burnt Fork. On their
way back they were caught in the
snowstorm which continued from
Monday night until Tuesday afternoon.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Sula Man Takes First in
Wisdom Bucking Contests

Mrs. Henry Warren returned Tuesday
night from Wisdom, where they were
entered in the bucking contest Har-
vest day.
Mr.. Warren took first money in the
riding. Riders from all over the state
rode in the contest. but the boy from
the Bitter Root showed them real rid
ing. He also rode the famous buck
ing COW the Wisdom people believed
could not be ridden. Mrs. Warren
rode an outlaw horse for special
purse. making a good straight up ride.
Mrs. Warren has no equal in the state.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
AT A GLANCE

Dixon.-Mrs. Seiffert of Missoula is
visiting her son and family Paul
Seiffert. Mr.. Seiffert is the Northern
Pacific agent at this point.
Tom Stephenson OF the Stephenson
Produce company from Missoula was
a visitor in town Thursday.
Miss Ruby and Miss Hazel Mullen
were business visitors in Plains Thurs
day.
Corvails.--Mrs. Mark Hall is a pa
ering from an operation which she
underwent Wednesday.
N. j. Chaffin and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Chaffin returned Tuesday
from attending the Big Hole celebra-
ton.
The Bethany girls met and enjoyed
a social time last evening at the Pres
bytcrian manse.
Observation-Disclosures a. NJ. Thorn
burgh Of the May Mercantile COM
pany is, away on his vacation. Mrs.
Thornburgh is with him, and they will
visit Spokane. Kalispell and Roman be-
fore returning.
John Weir. returned this week after
almost q years absence in Nebraska.
and northern Missouri
Mr.. and Mrs., Newman Of Marion,
Iowa. are here visiting at the home of
their daughter. Airs.-G. A. Engstspfn.
Elmer Geiscrt of Chicago is visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. T..
Halter on Three Mile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riley Of Butte
visited at the John Bowling home OH
Tuesday.
Russell Woods has returned from a
visit with Erwin Rinchart in Butte.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Gravity Water System to
BE Installed in Eureka

Eureka. Sept. 13.-At special cleo
tion held yesterday. the taxpayers Of
eureka authorized the installation Of 4
gravity water system. the vote being
95 to q. Bonds in the sum Of $4,000
will be issued. and when completed the
city will have a reserve supply of more
than 100000 gallons.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Become Liable to Service
If Shipyards Men Strike

Seattle. Sept. 13.-Shipyards work
ers who have been granted exer ,ption
from the army draft on Industrial
grounds and who strike tomorrow
morning in obedience to the strike
call, will be automatically certified for
service, it was announced late to-
night by Albert Noodle, chief of reg
istration in the state of Washington.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Forest Fire Is Started
by Campers Carelessness

Bozeman, Sept. ia forest fire is
reported on Bracket creek as result
of carlessness of campers probably en-
joying a picnic there on Sunday and
not extinguishing the fire when they
left. It was impossible for the forest
ranger and assistants in that vicinity
to control The fire. SO the local United
States forestry office sent out a crew
of men to help get it checked.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Reserve Naval Officers
to Be Graduated Today

Annapolis. Md, Sept. 13.--One hum
dred and seventy-fou young men,
members of the corps of reserve naval
officers, who have been undergoing an
intensive course of practical instrlc-
tion at the naval academy during the
last three months. will be graduated
tomorrow and assigned to duty either
aboard ships or at various shore sta
tiOnS
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Rains Quench Last Fire
Burning Helena Forest

Helena, Sept l3.-Rain quenched y
forest fire on Ray creek. 20 miles east
Of Townsend, forest officials report.
The entire Helena forest is now free
of fire and drenching rain is falling
here tonight, practically ending all
danger for the season.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Double Track Contract
Let by Great Northern

Great Falls, Sept. l3.--Another big
improvement job on the Great North
ern has just been started by Porter
brothers. the contractors. and will IT..
rushed to completion. The additional
work consists OF double tracking the
main line from Cut Bank west to
BlaSkfoot, a distance Of 26 miles,
Camps are now being erected and
equipment moved
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Elk Census Shows 19,345
Are Roaming in Montana

Helena, Sept. 13.--There are 1896
elk in Montana, according to a count
begun last spring and just completed
by the state game commission, in CO.
operation with the federal government.
Hardships encountered by the % men
who made the count were most severe
and they penetrated wilds perhaps
never before trod by man.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
Veterinarian Forgets to
Return Borrowed Machine

Helena, Sept. 13.--After beng oblig-
'ingly taught how to run the car. 1t Is
alleged that II. G. Shaw. alias Cam
eron, who posed as n veterinarian,
borrowed an Oakland car from the
Steele Hindson company and skipped
out with 1t. He was last heard Of at
Clancy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14
.NOHD LECTURER TO
TALK HERE ON WEST
Gilbert McClurg to Tell Of
Wonders of Country at
Luncheon Monday.
LAND SHOW DIRECTOR
Making Tour of All States
Explaining Opportunities
in Northwest.
LAND SHOW DIRECTOR

With q vast store of interesting in.
formation regarding the northwest.
GILBERT McClurg. noted historian and
traveller will address the members of
the chamber of commerce and Mssou-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14

unwisc friends may give man so
fine n reputation that he finds ii diff
ficult to live up to it.-Albany Jour
nal.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-14

It's pretty safe to bet on a mans
character by what he laughs at.---Mil-
waukee News,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
GOVT. INTERVIEWS IN LABOR STRIKES
LABOR COMMISSION TO VISIT RUSSIA

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1s.-The
United States government has inter-
yened in the iron trades strike 1t Is
learned w, l. Boyce, assistant Pnited
States commissioner of immigration,
was directed to offer his services as
mediator. There is no disorder. Ma
rines are guarding the Union Iron
works.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18.-The
President has taken a hand to stlll
the labor disptes and dissipate ;he
effect these troubles are having on
Russia.
The United Press is able to state
semi-officially that the President per
sonally is pressing for prompt ad-
iustment of the Pacific coast shipyaro
strike. The President soon will sane
tion a labor commission to Russia TO
clarity the United States attitude
toward war. State department reports
show that labor unrest here Is Great
ing dissatisfaction among Russian Ia
borers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
FRANCE MUST
HAVE ALSACE
LORRAINE BACK
Demands Return, PainIeve AS
SertS, Irrespective Of Wheth-
er Fate Of Battle RecIaimS
Those Territories.
FULL COORDINATION OF
ALLIES NECESSARY TO WIN

PARIS, Sept 1S.-Premier Pain
leve told the chamber of deputies that
France demands the return of Alsace
Lorraine Irrespective of whether the
fate of battle will reclaim those ter
ritories. France demands Justice, re-
paration, damages and a peace which
cannot contain the germ Of future
wars. the new premier declared.
This is Painleve's first appearance
in the chamber since forming the new
ministery He declared:
THE government will assemble all
material and moral forces of the ma
tion for the supreme phase of the
struggle.
Full coordination of all the allies
as if they We're a single nation is es-
sentiaI. Only in this way can our pre-
ponderance of resources be utilized
to an overwhelming measure
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
MISS MATLOCK
TO BE QUEEN
OF ROUNDUP

There will be a queen of the 1917
Roundup, all statements to the con
trary Notwithstanding. Miss Lula
Matlock will reign over the eighth
annual Pendleton frontier show, IL
was announced this morning, thus be
ing the second queen of the Round
Up to come back" Queen Lula
was the pretty sovereign of the 1919
Roundup and will share with queen
Muriel the honor of having reigned
over two Round Ups.
Queen Lula will make her official
appearance Saturday in the Westward
Ho parade and her throne will be the
thoroughbred horse owned by her
uncle. Mr. Swaggart of Athena. she
will be attended by Governor Nithy-
combe and President Taylor while
Chief Tall Pine will ride behind her
as her bodyguard.
-he queen of the eighth Roundup
is one of the most attractive young
ladies in the city. She is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley n. Mat
lock and the granddaughter of the
late Mayor Matlock, one of the most
prominent of eastern Oregon pio-
neers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
VIII Stop False Reports.

The labor delegation to be sent to
Russia will include representatives OF
miners, munition makers and other
unions. Each class will go among
Russian workers engaged in similar
occupations and spread the gospel Oh
a common cause to fight the war to
successful conclusion. All viii Work
to correct reports circulated in Rus
sia that the United States isn't a de-
mocracy and American workers are
fighting the government Samuel
Gompers VIII see the President iate
today to discuss the Russian mission.
It is stated positively the government
has found no evidence of German
money in any disturbances, includlng
the Industrial Workers plots.
A report was spread in Russia that
the United States is hanging socialists
referring to the Mooney case. BEFORE
the labor mission leaves the President
is expected to take a stand in the
Mooney case.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
WIFE OF JOE CRAIG
ASKS FOR DIVORCE

Joe Craig. one of the best known
and best educated indians on the
Umatilla reservation and whose real
name is Anthony Craig. was TO-DAY
sued for a divorce by his wife. Sistine
Craig and she asks for half OF his
real property which she estimates to
be worth over $4,000.
She alleges that for years he has
been living clandestinely with Rena
johnson. another Indian woman, and
that on July l of this year he went
into Washington with her and has
since been there with her. She cites
his Indictment by federal grand
jury on a charge of adultery as proof
of her allegations. She states in her
complaint that her husband is eN-
ceedingly cunning and deceitful and
was able for years to convince her
that the reports circulated about his
relations with the johnson woman
were unfounded.
They were married in December,
1890, and have a married daughter
Isobel She alleges that her own al
!otment of so acres is in her hus-
bands name and she asks for 1t in
addition to half of his holdings. II.
/ Watts Of Athena is her attorney.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
SCENE SHIFTERS
ATHAPPY CANYON
HAVE REHEARSAL

The magic which is to change a
wall of rock into a business street of
a frontier town was learned by a
small army of citizens last evening at
Happy Canyon. With Roy Raley and
Harry KEN as instructors, these am
ateur scene shifters learned the loca-
ton of ropes and props and the time
and manner of pulling them. 1t Is
a complicated process but. with an
other rehearsal this evening. the
great transformation will be pulled
off in a space of time that will as
tonish the audience
The changing Of scenery was not
the only thing that was rehearsed
last evening. Cowboys and cowgirls,
mounted. were present to practice the
various stunts in which they have
been enlisted horses we're run up
and down mountain trails. made to
fall over dead at the crack of rifle
and even. to leap over the cliff into
the deep water below.
Tonight the final dress rehearsal
will be held so that every man and
woman Of the Happy canyon show
will be ready for the opening show
tomorrow night. which is Home
Folks Night"
This year the spectators will be
able to see what Is going on better
than last. In addition to the hIs
spotlights from the ROOF Of the grand
stand. a battery Of footllghts has
been put IN. Director Roy Ralev will
have a stand fronting the arena and
below the grandstand so that ne win
he able to direct every act without
himself being seen Electric huzzcrs
will signal his various helpers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
SCARCITY OF HOUSES
WORKING HARDSHIPS

Houses are so scarce in Pendleton
that families are being obliged to
store their furniture and find room
and board where best they can.
School teachers returning to Pendle-
ton in many instances have been fore
ed to find temporary accommodations
at hotels and to eat at restaurants.
PendIeton was never SO full up and
overflowing with residents The op-
ening of school has brought many
families back to the city and the
Roundup has brought many visitors
here. But after the Roundup there
will be no relief for house seekers
unless new houses are built. At the
present time It is said that Is famil-
les have furniture stored at the Pen
land Bros. warehouse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
H. F. PETERS PLEADS
GUILTY; FINED 5000

H. F. Peters, local rooming house
proprietor, this morning entered
plea of guilty to the charge of con-
Quoting a bawdy house and was fined
5000 and costs by Circuit Judge
Phelps. Peters had previously pleaded
not guilty and had retained attorneys
to fisht the case. The trial was set
for this morning.
Peters was charged in the indict
ment with conducting the Empire
rooming house as a house of prosti-
tuition. The alleged offense covers
a period of more than year ana
the state had strong case against
him. a number of immoral women
having testified before the grand
jury.
District Attorney r L Keator was
much pleased at the way the case
terminated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
K|MBALL MAY COACH
P. H. S. IN FOOTBALL

Nat Kimball. quarter back-captain
of the championship 1909 football
team of the Pendleton High School,
NAV stageGa come back and coach
his alma matters team this year. Since
the School Board has been unable to
secure a teacher-coach, Manager
Boone Hayes and Captain Russell
Wilbur of this years High School
team have with Principal Drills
consent entered into negotiations
with Klmball.
should Kimballs services be un-
available. the boys will endeaVor to
secure Richard Devine, former
member of the University of WASH
ington team and one time coach OF
the Washington team. A conference
with Kimball will be held tomorrow
evening A. A. Asbahr. coach of the
1918 team. offered to return TINS
year but his terms could not be met
by the beard.
The first High School turnout VIII
be held next Monday evening, AMI
with most Of last years team anxious
to don their suits, captain "Curley
Wilbur expects to have good team.
There is some doubt as to opponents
this wear as La Grande has substitut-
ed military training for football tol'
lowirz the enlistment Of most of h"'
athletes. and Baker is understood to
have lost a great many Of her foot
ball men
Captain Wilbur casey. Bowman
Carr Hayes, Boylen, Lazinha, Fad
gett viii return to school and viii
form the nucleus of the 1917 team.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
INDICATIONS POINT
TO most SUCCESSFUL
ROUNDUP IN YEARS

With the town already filling up
with cowboys cowgirls and Indians
and hundreds of out-of-t town people,
Pendleton is awaiting with eager an
ticipation the opening of the eighth
annual Roundup on. Thursday aft
ernoon. All signs, indications and
augurs are pointing to the most sue
cessful show in the history of the To-
cal institution and unless the unfo-
seen happens. nothing can stop the
1917 Roundup from being the best
ever"
Practically All Stock Here.
Practically all of the stock is here
and there are hundreds Of contest
ants at hand and with every hour
Ed McCarty, who stages the Cheyenne
show and who has been consistent
winner at the past few Round-Ups.
arrived on No. II today with his wife
and baby and accompanied by Johnny
Judd, third place winner in the buck
ing contest in 1914, Prairie Rose Hen
derson, Wyoming's favorite cowgirl
bronx rider. and other riders. His
stock and quite a number of the
cowboys with his outfit had preceded
him here.
The entry lists were opened yester-
day in Room 5 of the Temple build
ing and are fast filling uD. They Will
be closed at o'clock Wednesday
evening at which time the numbers
will be given out and the first draw
ing for mounts and positions held.
Seven Bands Coming.
The first of the second out-of-town
| bands which with the Pendleton
Mounted Cowboy Band. will furnish
the music for the Round-Up, will ar
rive tomorrow. 1t is the Elks Band
of La Grande which will play at Hap
py Canyon as well as the Roundup.
| The other bands coming are the Jo-
seph, North Powder O.-W. r. n.
/ Baker and Weston bands.
The tryouts at the park yesterday
were witnessed by a big crowd and
another big crowd is down this aft
ernoon. This will be the final tryout
and the grounds tomorrow afternoon
will be closed to the public.
1t was announced this morning by
Parade Director Penland that the
Westward Ho Parade will start
promptly at 1890 o'clock SATURDAY
morning. 1t was also announced
that the usual morning eliminatinS
contests would be held on Friday
morning at 9.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-18
j. S.
HAS MADE IN
WAR PRAISED
Secretary Lane Declares Amer
iCa is Making Full Steam
Ahead and Will Continue to
do so Until KaiSerism Falls
SPEAKS BEFORE CONVENTION
D. S, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 1s.-Scath-
tngly indicting that Germany that
seeks to master the world with high
explosives and low intrigue, Secretary
of the Interior Lane declared America
IL making full steam ahead in the
war and would continue fighting un-
I'll the world lacked cause to fear
kalserlsm
He spoke at the opening session OF
the convention Of the Chamber OF
Commerce Of the United States.
He declared no other parliament in
&c short a period had passed so much
well considered legislation as the last
session of congress. He said we
would mukc war with the usual Ann
erican viEor.
DETERMINED ON WAR.
Lane said. 1--WE are determined on
war. That is settled. The American
pepIe are determined to resist the ag-
gression Of the Germany that broke
its word with us. the Germany that
sought to start revolutions inStet'--ouT
own borders. that sought to bring enc
mics upon us from outside while we
were at peace with her; the Germany
that in violation Of her own word
sank ships we sent TO feed starving
BeIcians. the Germany whose nation
al policy was to teach each nation to
distrust every other nation, whose ma
val policy was to prey upon neutrals
MUST SHOW BETTER SELF.
"If there's a better Germany inside
her. and she will show it. she can he
restored to the family Of nations as
L Fw..