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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
STATE LEACuERS
ASSEMBLE TODAY
Three Hundred Delegates
Expected to Attend Open
ing Session Tonight.

Three hundred delegates. represent
ing practically every Montana chap
ter or the Epworth league. are expect
ed to attend the first session of their
1917 state convention in the First
Methodist Episcopal church this even
ing.
More than half that number had been
assigned to quarters at midnight, when
a tired but happy corps of Missoula
ieaguers checked the last night train
Off their schedule. Morning trains will
bring scores of men and women to the
convention, and all will be here to-
night. it is believed. Reception com
mittees have been meeting every train
and Boy Scouts have been acting as
guides to the visitors.
First Session Social,
The first session Of the convention
which is to open at 7:3O. will be purely
social The delegates will be welcomed
to Missoula by Chancellor r. G.. FL
llott of the University OF Montana,
city Attorney John Campbell, Rev. J.
\. Macl"an of the First PRESBYTERIAN
church. j. G. Mcdowell of the Metho-
dist church. south. Mrs. F'rieda Hoelz-
gen and Miss Rclla Likes represent
ing tho Missoula chapter of the league
ana the other church societies OF the
city.
Boorman to Respond.
To these addresses Carl r. Boorman
OF Great Falls, president of the state
league, Will respond. Rev. r. ID. Hart
man Of Trinity Methodist Ch,l~ch will
open the meeting with prayer Music
Will he furnished by Mrs. J. G. Orr
organist; +. O. Kelley. vocalist. and
). T.. Schoonover, saxophonist.
To Get Acquainted.
AT tho close OF the meeting a Get
Acquainted" hour will be spent. Re
freshmonts will bc served and the del
egat"s will be given an opportunity to
become friends.
No formal entertainment has been
planned for this afternoon. The del
esatcs who are now here will spend
the day in sight seeing.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
SEEKING MONTANA
HISTORY IN PARIS

Professor Paul c. Phillips of the
history department at the State mi
vcrsity has been granted "a years
leave of absence. At present Mr..
Phillips is attending II meet ng of
the alumni association at the | nivcr-
sity of Indiana. From there he will
go to the University of lllincis. In
September Professor Phillips will go
to New York and Washington and
after that, If possible, he will lcav
for Europe. His purpose Is to get
from the archives of London and Paris
records OF the Hudson Bay company
of the northwest, particularly those
concerning Montana.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
War Summary

Early resumption of the entente
offensive on the front in France
and Belgium is looked for, and
perhaps it has already begun.
Attempts of the Germans to re-
take positions from the French in
Champagne have been rcpulssd
II
Developments are promised on
the Macedonian frontier The
Greeks are gradually lending their
assistance to the cause of the allies
and are surrcnderinG their arms to
the French and British.
A surprise attack on the Italian
positions in tn" Carso sector by
the AnStrianS was rcpulSed. An
other on the Monte Romhou sue
cecdod in disclosing the Italians
from advanced points.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
RUSSIAN MISSION.
GIVEN WELCOME

Washington, June 19.--Washington
opened its arms to the Russian dip
lomatic mission, headed by Ambassa
dor Boris Bakhmcticff today with
warmth and enthusiasm.
Greeted by Secretary Lansing and
other officials and escorted through
streets lined with cheering people, the
mission was given an expressive well
come.
Tomorrow they will be received by
President Wilson and present Il mes
sage from the new Russian govern
bent.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20

London, June l9.-Thc principle of
woman suffrage was adopted in the
house of commons tonight iby the
overwhelming majority of $50 votes.
Sir Frederick Banbury's amendment
against the proposal was rejected by
3S5 to Sc.
The house of commons to-
night by a large majority passed
the final reading of the clause
in the electoral reform bill dealing
with the question of woman's suffrage.
1t is expected that proposal now will
be made that the franchise be con-
ferred on women on the same basis as
men,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
JAPAN MAY SOLVE
VESSEL PROBLEM

Washington, June 19.-Submarine
inroads on transatlantic shipping
probably will draw Japanese vessels
into the transatlantic trade. The
American government. it was learned
today, already is negotiating with
japan for removal of tonnage from the
Pacific to the Atlantic.
Japan has about 100000 tons of
ocean going shipping, much of which,
it is said. could be removed to the At
lantic without seriously injuring Jap
anese trade.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
MISS RANKIN CITED A S
NONSUFFRAGEA ARGUMENT
BUT BRITISH PASS BILL

The majority by which the house of
commons reaffirmed it's adhesion to
the principle of woman suffrage as
tOnished the warmest supporters of
the measure. This was partly due to
lack of interest shown at times In the
long drawn ont debate. Members cvi-
IDENTIFY felt that the subject long ago
had been exhausted.
The government left the question to
the unfettered Judgment of the house
without attempting to influence opin-
ion on it in the least degree. Oppon-
ents of the measure. among other
arguments. made the best they could
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
OBSERVATIONS

The well known theory that pre-
paredncss for bad weather prevents it
was verified yesterday. Straw hats and
Palm Beach suits were put away when
dangerous looking clouds appeared
yesterday morning. and every cautious
citizen came downtown after lunch
with an umbrella under his arm. And
1t didn't rain. Today. no doubt, an
over con fidcnt city man will make
light of cloudy warnings and thus
bring on a dcluye.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
Will Resiun Today.

London. Jun" l3.-According TO
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
the Vienna papers say that after II
prolonged cabinet council last night. il
was resolved to present the resigna-
ton of the whole cabinet to the en-
pcrOr today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
CHICAGO ROBBERS
MAKE HUGE HAUL

Chicago. June 19.--Two masked mon
entered the Adams Express car OF
Chicago. burlington & Quincy passcn :
ger train No. as it stood in tho rail
road yards tonight, bound Ward r.
Sedlcy, the messenger. and A. H. An
drews his assistant, and escaped with
between $25,000 and 100000, according
to the story told by Sedley tonight
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
POOL CAMPAIGN
IS ON LASTtLAP
Subscriptions Received Yes
terday Garry Total Over
$1,000 Mark.

The swimming pool fund has passed
the halfway mark When the SIM
rose over old Sentinel yesterday morn
ing there was IA total of 5000. 95 in the
1und. Contributions from north side
residents, amounting to $lO5, and a
subscription of $40 from the Orchard
Homes Country Life club brought the
fund over the $1,000 mark.
The contributions from the north
side were secured through the efforts
of J. +. Munro, who obtained 81 sub
scriptions to the Its which he passed
around. 1t was the largest contribn-
tion of its kind yet received, but Mr..
Munro says that he is going to con-
tinuc working for the cause.
One of the subscriptions on the
north side list was for SO. another
for a fivc-spot, while the others each
gave one or two dollars. Mr.. Munro
was the pioneer in a field of great
possibilities, and it is believed that
other swimming pool enthusiasts will
follow his example and bring the old
fashioned subscription list into vogue
again.
The Orchard Homes Country Life
club. the liVc-wire organization of
MiSSoula'S western suburb, sent in u
contribution of $40. the pledge being
signed by Mrs Evelyn DeJarnette,
president of the club, and Mrs. +. j.
Erfcrt. secretary.
The Missoula Minstrcls are now
settling down to a steady grind OF
rchcarsals preliminary to the two per-
formanccs which are to be given Fri
day and Saturday evenings of next
week. Tonight at 8 o'clock the entire
troupe is asked to be present on time.
Intcrlocutor Angevinc has called a
special session of the endmen to fol =
low the chorus practice and everyone
is urged to be there right on time
The rehearsal will be held at the Elks'
temple.
Honor Roll.
Previously acknowledged Sc 9.3 %
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
TREASURE STATE:
GIVES LITERALLY

Helena, June 19.--Rcrorts tonight to
r.. G. Day, state chairman of the Red
Cross, indicate that Montana collect
cd $127,0OO in the first day of the cam
paign. The state allotment is $40O. 900.
Helena. with an allotment of $4,000.
collected nearly $4,000 today and cx-
poets to raise $4,000,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
CRIPPLE ESCAPES
FROM CITY JAIL,

cripple. held as q vagrant, es-
capped from the city Jail yesterday. He
had to take off all his clothes to
squeezs himself through a little hole
in the door of his cell, but he wriggled
out. carefully dressing himself and
coolly stumped away on his crutches.
Other prisoners told the story Of the
getaway when the crlpples absence
was noted.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
1,551 MORE RECRUITS.

Washington, June l9.-War recruit
ing for the regular army reached a
total Of 1201s5 yesterday when 1.551
men were enlisted throughout the
country.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
Sc, ,284 JOIN NAVY.

Washington, June 1?.-Sincc the be-
ginning of the war with Germany. 56.-
2S4 men have enlisted in the navy.
The total now is 120,323.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
Has Wide Powers,

Washington, June IA brief mcs-
sage from London today brought the
navy department It's first news of tho
appointment of VIC" Admiral Sims to
command the allied naval forces in
Irish watcr during the absence Of the
commander of that district
The Washington government has
given Admiral Sims wide powers to
"nah him to meet any situation that
may arise. Tn" admiral has fuli au-
thori'y to act on bis own Initiative in
hisposing In" forces at his commend
Much Of his time has been spent in
London and Paris and todav's adviccs
arc the first Ia Indicate that he has
been at sea with his ships.
Speculation Is Rife.
Tho statement that Admiral Sims
had hoisted his flag as senior allied
naval officer in Irish waters led to
much speculation as TO what .Amcri-
can warship he might be using as a
flagship, as presumably he would hoist
his flag only aboard an American ves-
sci. The only facts disclosed by the
department as TO vessels now in Euro
pean waters have been that destroyers
have been sent to British ports and
the naval collier Jupiter to a French
port with supplies
Tremendous responsibilities have
IN
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
MUST BE TRUE TO IDEALS.

The article says the opinions are
those of some men. who think in Mex
1co and for Mexico and that it is the
consensus of opinion of these mon
mat Mexico must sever relations with
E'rmany in order to remain true to the
ideals for which the country has strup-
gied during the last six years.
Some Want War Declared.
Some Of the statements saw that in
order to uphold the ideals Of Justice
which actuato Mexico the country
should Immediately declare war on
Germany. Others assert that German
intrisues in Mexico offer ample rea-
sons for sevcring diplomatic relations,
adding that Germany is endeavoring
to provoke trouble between Mexico
and the United States. tits assorted
In some of the statements that Ger
many cannot deceive Mexico by Of
fers of money and land and loans, nor
by the prospect of recovering portions
of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona,
lost in 1s4S.
Mexico, say stiil others OF the state
mcnts, cannot lend herself or her ter
ritory to be the headquarters of a
German spy system. the object of
which is to especially involve Mexico
with the United States and Guatamala
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
The Weather

Montana-Unsettled and cooler
Wednesday; Thursday partly
cloudy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
Hoover Tells Senators Flour
Spectators Profit $780,
100000 q Month.
AMERICA IS PAYING
MORE THAN ENGLAND
Graham Presents Figures
Showing Disproportionate
Prices for Flour.

"Speculators in flour
alone have taken $780,
100000 a month from
the American public
during the last five
months Chairman
Hoover to senator's.
r.
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
Prominent Civilians Declare
Diplomatic Relations
Should Be Severed.
MORE RADICAL WANT
DECLARATION OF WAR
Say Ideals Of Country Should
Incline Sympathy Toward
Side Of Entente.

Mexico City, June 1911 Uni.
versal, which is probably the most
prominent newspaper in Mexico,
VIII print tomorrow statements
from % prominent civilians Of
Mexico advocating severance by
Mexico Of relations with Germany
and asserting that Mexico's place
N the war is on the side Of the
entente allies.
The headlines Of the article in
which the statements are incor-
porated say it is to the interest of
Mexico to sever relations with
Germany and that the Latin
American ideals Of Mexico must
incline her to the side Of the al
lies rather than towards ideal. Of
Pan Germanism absorption and
'n'litarism as expressed by Ger
many.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
Speculation Is Rife.

Continued on Page Sevcn)
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20
TRY 1T YOURSELF

He says, Il could have sold ten
'ars II | had had Them"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-20

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Honor HoII.
acknowledged .s6,973. 90
orchard Homes countrv life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
LONGSHOREMEN WILL
 RETURN TO WORK
Agreements Reached as to Wages. Other Differences to Be Settled
 at Conference

New Orleans September 23-Approxi- mately 210o white and negro longshore- men, on strike since last Wednesday morning, at meeting late today voted to return to work at wage increases all ready agreed upon and to settle "au other differences at conference tomor- row with stevedores. Three-year con- tracts offered by stevedores,, backed by steamship agents, were not formally ac- cepted at the meeting, but leaders to- night indicated there would be little or no difficulty in reaching a settlement at tcmorrow's conference. s
 Should longshoremens 8 committee and stevedores fail to agree upon any de- mands of the men. such matters will be referred to the local committee of the national adjustment commission for arbitration, 1t was decided Several mi nor changes in working conditions have not as yet been agreed to by stevedores
 The longshoremens wages were in- creased from 40 to 50 cents an hour for week days; 60 to 75 cents for overtime, and from 80 cents to $1 on Sunday work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
EDMONDS RETURNS
 ID HIS PASTORATE
Pastor Welcomed By Large Congregations at Both Services Yesterday

After an absence of six weeks, Dr. H. M. Edmonds, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian church, again occupied his pulpit at the morning and evening serv- ices, preaching to large congregations. Dr. Edmonds returns to his pastorate rested in fine form for his winters work. which promises to be intensely interesting.
 Dr. Edmonds' sermon at Temple Emanu-El was in the nature of chal- lenge to his people to come forward, leaders and followers alike, to work in the kingdom of God, forgetting seif ig- noring adverse criticism and discourage ment. faithfully discharging the duties laid up before them Every man who has ever attempted and achieved has had to bear criticism and discouraging comments from the onlookers," said Dr. Edmonds.
 Quoting Colonel Roosevelt on severe criticism. Dr. Edmonds said: Don't re- tract, don't apologize, don't explain; go ahead and get the thing done When you are sure you are right go ahead: if you fail, go back until success comes to your efforts To truly achieve the kingdom of God man or woman must be superior to vanity and to self-seek- ing; he or she must be self-giving.''
 Prayer was the subject at the Lyric service last night, which was largely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
MAJOR HOUTS RANGE
 OFFICER OHIO TROOPS
Other Ohio Regiments Expected Southward SOon-Ladies Present
 Colors to Tenth Infantry

Montgomery, September 3-Maj. A. S. Houts of Cleveland, Fifth Ohio infantry. has been appointed division range of- ficer, and will have charge of the rifle and pistol practice of the Ohio soldiers. He is mapping out scheme of train ing, with the end in view of giving the Thirty seventh division thorough training in handling all arms before leaving Tor France. The rifle pistol and artillery range and machine gun site will be se- lected this week and practice will be started early in October.
 Capt William E. Yontz of Akron
 reached Camp Sheridan Sunday after g
 period of intensive training at Fort Sill and will become instructor in field for tifications and field warfare. Several Ohio regiments are ready to move southward and it became known Sunday that a greater part of the di- vision is expected within 10 days. Among
 the first regiments to move probably will be the First. Second and Seventh regi' 1 ments, which will become part of the depot brigade, the Fifth infantry o1
 Cleveland, the Sixth of Toledo and the Third of Dayton.
 l Mrs. Carter sharp of steubenville and Mrs. George F. Arrel of Youngstown Sunday formally presented handsome colors to the old Tenth infantry, whicf will be broken up into machine gun bat | ltalions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
Anniston Is Enjoying Some Brilliant Military
 Social Life These Days
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

The military social life that Is to put Anniston on the map has begun. The Country club has taken on new life. IL was tho scene on Thursday and Sat- urday evening of the most brilliant events in its history.
 On Ihursday evening the Maryland oficerss entertained the members of the Country club at a dance. The Mary land orchestra was stationed on the porch and the theatre orchestra inside in the dance hall. The military music was most inspiring and there were beaux aplenty for the galaxy of maids and matrons who had gathered to trip the light fantastic. Of course, flags were everywhere In evidence and. my! what good refreshments they served. We never have anything except punch at our club dances but after drinking punch all evennig (not the spiked va riety we were ushered into the dining room, where delightful two-course menu was served General Gather and his staff, with Mrs- J. B. Carrington,, wife of the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Thomas E. Kill by, wife of Lieutenant Governor Kn- by headed the receiving line during the receiving hours
 On Saturday evening the Virginia companies entertained in the same elaborate way at the Country club. A special pavilion was erected by the virginians for this occasion and large availed themselves of the op- to meet these charming folk. Gen. .. c. Waugh and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
BAKER SEES FIRST !. TIME J. s. TROOPS
 PASS IN REVIEW
Says Most Impressive Sight He Has Ever Seen After Seeing Rainbow Di-
 vision on Parade

Camp Mills, Mineola, N. T., septenr up of national guardsmen from 27 states, who are to go to France. was reviewed by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker here today. For one hour and 23 minutes MT Baker, with Maj. Gen. Bliss, the new chief of staff of the army; Maj Gen. w. A. Mann, commander of the division and Maj. Gen. McArthur stood under a perfect September sky and watched the 27,0O0 men march past It was the first time Mir. Baker ever had seen a division of United States sol- diers on review.
 Tt Is the most impressive sight I have ever witnessed" said MT. Baker. The troops are in admirable condition and the highest of spirit. The country is to be congratulated on this manifesto ton of strength and unity This di- vision, drawn from all parts of the coun- try, represents in significant way the national enterprise in which the coun- try Is engaged have warmly congratu- lated Maj. Gen. Mann on the excellent condition and the showing made by the men of the Rainbow Division.'"
 All the marching units, except the One Hundred and y-elghth regiment, formerly the Third Ohio, wore olive drab woolen uniforms with coats and the nattif1ess of the entire personnel-their trim figures, swinging step, sun-tanned faces and general appearance of health and strength-evoked continuous rounds of applause from thousands of specta- tors.
 : This division is an evidence of the character of the superb effort the coun- try is making in behalf of freedom and Hberty,' said MT. Baker In a brief speech to a crowd of prominent Long Islanders at the conclusion of the re- view. NO one can see this without having inspiring thoughts and happy an- ticipation of the outcome when our bows get in the field. know you share with me in the feeling of pleasure and pride that attends this splendid exhibition of American young manhood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24

his staff received the guests in the re- ception hall of the club.
 You have heard of the "Richmond Blues." haven't you They are from the most aristocratic families of Old Virginia. We'll, they are all here and
 a most cordial greeting they received at the dance Saturday evening. Among the most popular visitors al the dance were: Miss Margaret Davis
 of Birmingham, Miss Mary Gardner's $ guest; Miss Lottle Slaughter of Talla- dega, the guest of Miss Harriet Glover; and Miss Mary Oliver and Miss Sarah Oliver of Talladega. guests of Mrs. s. P Kennedy.
 There are scores of attractive offl- cers wives in town who keep in q constant whirl of gaiety.
 What do you think of our south land?" I asked a general at one of the dances last week.
 I am perfectly charmed with your sunny south," he replied. q have never seen women so intent upon doing their full patriotic duty as your Alabama women. We especially appreciate the invitations that have been extended by both the Anniston and Birmingham house wives. That Is the kind of en- tertainment our boys most appreciate. The woman living near military camp has a rare and wonderful oppor- tunity to serve her country, and we are delighted to see the way the Ala bama women are taking advantage of this opportunity, by entering into our plans with such helpful earnestness."