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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
PREPARE FOR WAR
IN new ENGLAND
New Hampshire Appropri-
ates Half Miliion-Large
Number Trained.

Boston. March 22-Ncw England's
mobilization for preparedness proceed
ed rapidly today. New Hampshire ap-
propriated 100000 for defense and
Maine ands Vermont through their
governors appointed committees on
public safety. The legislature OF New
Hampshire and VNmonts house of
representatives endorsed military
training. Former Governor Graham Of
Vermont announced that ne would ask
the legislature TO vote a credit for de-
fensc.
Throughout the New England coast
line the greatest activity was shown.
SO prompt has been the response to
the calls for recruits that the heads
OF official and civilian committees had
their hands fun in examining, enroll
ing and assigning those who could be
OF service, men, women, boy scouts
and girls, made up the volunteers.
Several interesting developments
were announced. An armed boat pa
troll manned from crews of the ships
at the navy yard, is to be established
to Patrol the Boston harbor and the
water front of tho navy yard from
sunset to sunrise, All craft found in
these waters will be subject to in
spectiOn.
Another call for aviators was made
and five new units of coast defense re-
serve men from Tufts college We're
added to the force already being
trained. 4 large group of telephone
girls offered their services without pay
for evenings, Saturday afternoons,
Sundays and holidays.
A unit of 80 experienced operators,
all women and girls, already have been
enrolled in the coast defense reserve
corps.
The latest Harvard unit to enroll in
the naval coast defense reserve is
headed by John Parkinson, Jr. a
former football star. Bluejackets from
the battleships Georgia. Virginia and
Nebraska brought 25O applicants into
line as n result of their days work at
recruiting. Tonight n big prepa redness
meeting was held at the Boston City
club.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
GERMAN PRESS TOLD
TO FEIGN GOOD WILL
Orders Issued at Time Sub
Campaign Began Found.

London, March pa document is
sued from the German general COM
mand dated Muenster, advising news
paper writers how to deal with the
new submarine warfare, which has
been obtained from responsible
source, contains interesting para
graphs. One reads:
Towards America it will be advis-
able to employ outwardly an attitude
Of friendliness. Unfriendliness would
increase the danger of America COM
ing in--tho rupture OF diplomatic re-
lations. even participation. hangs in
the balance. The attitude of the press
must not increase this danger
Other paragraphs assert that Eng
lands claims to having perfected
means of defense" are refuted by the
results of recent months, which are in
crcasingly important because the en-
emy's mercantile mari~e is already
weakened materially.
Psychological influence should not
be underestimated. Fear among the
enemy and neutrals leads to diff
cultes with crews and may induce
neutrals to keep their ships in har-
hor"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
new GOVERNMENT.
Of RUSSIA FULLY
ADMITTED BY, J.. S.
Ambassador Francis Makes
Formal Recognition and
Congratulations.
FIRST NATION TO TAKE
ENCOURAGING ACTION
Good Order Prevails-Anal- l.
ogy With Beginnings Of
U. s. Drawn.

Petrograd, March %, Via London
The United States is the first nation to
recognize formally the new govern
ment of Russia. Ambassador Francis
made 4 preliminary call this morning
on foreign minister Milukoff immedi-
ately upon the receipt of instructions
from the department at Washington.
This afternoon, accompanied by his
staff, including the naval anad mill
tary attaches, he went to the Marine
sky palace where the council Of min
listers was assembled, made the formal
recognition and presented congratula-
tions and fluctuations on behalf of the
United States. The naval and military
attaches appeared in full uniform,
while Ambassador Francis and the
secretaries wore afternoon dress.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
Can Catse No Immediate
Change in Gefraan-Amer-
lean RelatiOnS.s>
ADDS TO OUTRAGES
NOW UP TO CONGRESS
Ship Unarmed--Sunk Off
Holland - Sailing of
Armed Ships Awaited.

Washington. March 22--Ameriean
Consul Mahlin at Amsterdam cabled
the state department tonight that the
American steamer IIealdton, sunk by n
submarine yesterday off Terschellinc.
Holland, was torpedeea without warn
ing and that 20 Of the crew were
drowned. The consul's dispatch fol-
lows:
THE Standard oil ship Healdton
from Philadelphia for Rotterdam,
cargo oil. torpedoed without warning,
S;l5 y. M. evening of 2lst. o5 miles
north of Terschclling. Holland. Twenty
of crew drowned One died of injuries.
Others taken to north of Holland. sub
marine seen after torpcdoing. More
details to follow"
The sinking Of the Hcaldton adds
another grave chapter to the story of
war waged against American shippings
by Germany to be laid before congress
by President Wilson at the special
session he has called for April .. II can
''"S' ho iilliileuiate Cnangc IN the Sltu-
alton. Since the destruction or the
three American ships last Saturday
and Sunday" administration officials
have considered that a state of war
existed. and it is to meet this situat ton
that congress has been summoned to
authorize the arming of merchantmen.
Tho Healdton was unarmed, having
left port before the president author
i2ed the navy to furnish guns and
gunncrs to merchantmen. Here fate
serves to hcighten the profound inter-
est with which the government and
public awaits when American vessels
prepared and ready to send a shell into
hostile submarine on sight will enter
the war zone
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
RAILROADS REQUEST
INCREASED RATES

Washington. March 22.-Samuel Rae,
president of the Pennsylvania railway.
told the interstate commerce commits
sion today that the rising cost of all
commodities had affected the railroads
to such an extent that the situation
was tense and that immediate relief
should be given the roads by higher
freight rates IL they We're to continue
to render safe and efficient service.
Increased cost of all supplies, Mr..
Rae said, was reflected in prices paid
by the railroads for fuel, equipment
and construction material in addition
to heavier payrolls resulting from the
Adamson decision
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
OLDEST PROFESSIONAL DEAD.

ogden, Utah, March o2.-Edward
'Eddl") Miller, reputed to have been
IN" oldest professional baseball player
in the United States and the oldest
DISPATCHER in point of service of the
entire southern Pacific railroad svs-
tcm, died here tonight. Miller was a
member of the Boston and Brooklyn
baseball team before the National
league was organized. He was a team
mate and companion of Sidney Far,
rar. father of Geraldine Farrar, of the
Boston team. lie was born in Toron
to, Canada, 67 years ago.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
GERMANS ATTEMPT
TO DRIVE FOE BACK

farls. March oe.-IIard fighting has
been in progress between French and
Germans in the neighborhood of ST.
Quentin. According to the official
statement issued by the war office to-
night, the Germans made number of
attempts to drive back the French
from the east bank of the St. Quentin.
but the attacks failed.
There also We're lively engagements
west OF La Ferc, one of the German
strongholds.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
BERLIN HASN'T HEARD
OF CHlNA'S BREAKING

Berlin, March %, Via London.-The
German government as well as the
Chinese legation here has tried in vain
to learn the truth of reports received
in Berlin that China has broken off
relations with Germany. Thus far no
news has arrived except press dis
patches that the Chinese legation ex-
presses the belief that official dis
patches sent by way of Russia may
have been held up as result of the re-
cent revolution.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF GERMAN OFFICIALS

London. March 22.--The German i'm
perial chancellor, Or. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, according to an Exchange
Telegraph company dispatch from Am
sterdam, left Berlin on Wednesday for
general headquarters to confer with
Emperor William and Field Marshall
Won Hlindcnburgh. chief of staff In
parliamentary circles it Is considered
that at lnis conference important ton
les of foreign politics will he discussed
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
SIX DIE FROM CANNED
SPINACH IN IDAHO

Carey. Idaho. March 22.-Samuel p.
Richards died today Of poisoning, his
death making a total of six, five in the
same family. within a week, all VIC
Tins of belladonna root, canned by
mistake with spinach greens in the
Richards kitchen last fall and eaten
fer dinner by the family last Thurs
day. The other victims were Richards
wife, two daughters, a son and a neigh
Dor who attended dinner at the Rich
ards home the day the greens were
served.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
NO BERLIN COMMENT.

Berlin. March 90, Via London.-News
OF the calling of a special session of
congress by President Wilson arrived
here in the midst OF such confusing
reports concerning events that none of
the Berlin. papers are commenting
on it.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
AT LEAST EIGHT
AMERICANS ABOARD

New York, March 22.-Eight of the
Officers and engineers of the Standard
oil steamship Healdton are American
citizens, an officer Of the company said
tonight at his home. He was unable
to supply any further details.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
GERMAN RESISTANCE
SHOWING INCREASE

LONDON March 22.-"Thc cncmys
resistance Is increasing along our
whole front from west of st. Quentin
TO south of Arras," says the official
report from British headquarters in
France tonight Heavy snowstorms
during the day added to the difficulties
Of our advance"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.

st. John, n. F., March 22.--The sink
ing of the British steamship Coronda,
2,733 tons, by 4 German submarine
was reported here today. Cable ad-
vices stated that IL survivors were safe
aboard another ship.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
BAR GERMAN SONGS
FROM SCHOOLROOMS

Altoona, Pa. March 2e-Thc sing
ing of tn" national songs and anthems
OF Germany. which have been taught
as a part of the modern language and
music courses in the Altoona high
schools, was discontinued today BY or
der Of the school authorities ONLY
American patriotic airs will he used
in the future.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
AIR FLEET NEEDED
TO AID WARSH|PS
Command of Sea Worthless
Without Command Of Air
u. S. in Bad Way.

New York, March 22.-Commard of
the sea and command of the land are
worthless without command of the air,
said Rear Admiral Robert f. Peary to-
pices of the National Special Aid So
ciety
Admiral Peary, who is chairman of
the National Aerial Coast Patrol COM
mission, urged the upDulding of a
powerful air fleet. He advocated the
establishment of a department of
aernautics with a place in the presi-
dents's cabinet, the creation of an
aviation class with ,thousaids and
thousands of young men," u compre-
hensive aero coast defense system, and
the establishment of a great industry
which would be to the air service in
this country what the krups are to
Germany in their field
He suggested a great central aero
nautic manufacturing plant located in
the interior of the country, "where it
can be protected to the last ditch
Aeroplanes Indispensable.
The broadest material lesson for
the United States in the present Euro
pean war is this" Admiral Peary said:
Command OF the sea u.ld command
Of the land are worthless without COM
mand of the air. To put it in slightly
different form, our military forces,
hOfh and will no hlaSc
without a superior and commanding
air service.
Leaders across the water who are
in the thick Of things, men on whose
shoulders rests the responsibility for
the very existence OF their respective
nations are saying publicly and Of
ficially in thoroughly considering
words:
"First-that the time is near when
the air service of a country will be
more vital to its safety than it's army
and navy combined.
"Second-that the decision in the
present war may come in the air.
"Third--that every country will be
obliged to have a separate regard for
air service by the sheer necessity
which knows no law. regards no prece-
dent fears no government. The very
growth and development of air work
Will force such a separate department.
Little Bulgaria. he continued, with
an area slightly greater than the state
OF Maine and a population slightly less
than Massachusetts, is said to have
some 800 aeroplanes.
The personnel of the French air
service is said, to number more" officers
and men than our entire navy. Ger
many has 10000 airplanes."
Laying stress on the imperative need
for a powerful airplane coast defense
system to give warning of the ap-
proach of the foe and to attack Il
hostile fleet, Admlar Peary said:
Could Destroy Washington.
AT the present time, four foreign
powers, probably six, have the men,
the machines, the experience and ex-
pert knowledge that would enable any
one of them by issuing an order today
TO destroy Washington or any other
Of our great coastal cities from the air
in single night two weeks from now.
We have neither airplanes nor dirgi-
bles nor aviatOrs nor anti-aircraft guns
nor any other means to prevent such
destruction.
Recent exploits of the U-53 off Nam
| tucket have brought us face to face
with the question, What would we do
If antagonized by a nation possessing
| a fleet Of such fighting machines as the
U-53?'"
The airplane with it's speed and
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
LADIES MAY GIVE
PRIZES AT BRIDGE

Helena, March 22-Attorney General
S. c. Ford today decided that the new
gambling law does not prohibit the
giving of prizes at card parties
where the trophy is the donation of
the host. If the players contribute to
the prize, they come under the law.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
4,8N Tons.

The steamer IIealdton was A tanker
OF 4'aSO tons gross and was owned by
IN" standard Oil company of New
Jersey She was built in 1909. The
fiea'dton was last reported sailed from
Philadelphia January &c for Rotterdam.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23

Cut out the picture on all four sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line l its
entire length. Then dotted line ., and
so on. Fold each section underneath
accurately. When completed turn over
ard you'll find surprising result.
Save the pictures.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
RUSSIAN NEWSPAPER
CALLS FOR REPUBLIC

London, March PA dispatch to
Reuters from Pctrograd states that
"Ruskia VOLTA" appeared on the streets
today with the startling caption, Long
live the republic,' on it's front page
The "RusFia VOLTA" (Russan lib
erty) first appeared in December. at
was founded on capital collected from
numerous industrial firms by NJ. Pro-
tOpopOff, former minister of the in
terror. During the period of prepara
ton the paper was repeatedly attacked,
mainly because Of its connection with
Protopopoff and it is said that the
former minister of the interior severed
his connection with the publication.
Proofs of this appeared from articles in
the first number containing violent at
tacks on Protopopoff. The staff of the
paper includes number of Progress
siye and Democrats.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23

range of vision, Admiral Peary pointed +
cut, is the quickest and cheapest anti
dote for the submarines"
The nation should spend, he said, !
$40, ,000 0GO Il year on it's air service.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
Full Recognition.

Washington, March 22-Formal and
full recognition by the United States
of the new government of Russia was
announced tonight at the state depart
lnent. The silence which has been OBJ
served at the department concerning
the events in Russia was broken when
officials learned that Ambassador
Francis official welcoming of the new
regime had been made. 1t may now
be stated that on Tuesday the, depart
ment received a long dispatch from
Ambassador Francis asking authority
to recognize formally the new govern
ment. The American ambassador
pointed out that the new Russia was
founded on the same principles which
had inspired the trainers Of the Amer
lean republic and that its leaders stood
for all that this country held sacred
The revolution, he said had been en-
tirely successful and good order pre-
vailed everywhere. i.
Good Order Prevails.
The ambassador spoke most Of a
movement which in less than a week
had given the most autocratic country
in the world modern government.
Americas action is expected to en-
courage the men controlling the new
government. Russia's allies also are
planning prompt recognition.
Dispatches received from Petrograd
today indicate that good order still
continues.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-23
THE WEATHER

Tomorrow-Probably rain or
snow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
With The Photographers

In a little while the former Car Of Russia can be
referred TO as the old Nick.-Nashville Banner.
things are coming his way-Idaho Statesman (Bolse)
good many soprano and contrato voices are
being heard on questions Of the day-Ptsbursh Post
Even the unrghteous don't have to beg their bread
when they raise it themselves.---Galveston CTex)
News.
What has become Of the od-fashioned woman who
used to save up orange peelings to dry?-Pensscola
(FlaD News
Sometimes man is hard up for something to
brag he VIII boast OF being his family black sheep
Galveston Crex) News.
Beauty dies when teeth are gone" says an adver-
tsement Beauty also dyes when the hair gray
Deseret News (salt Lake city,
Many who out fiat footed for war finds
m late way the recruiting officers won't take
him.-Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Dressed poultry close quiet" says New York mar
ket report. Considering everything. should think
iney vould.-Providence Journal.
The wife IN a New York divorce action wants 81 600
week alimony Perhaps the husband Is for peace at
any price-Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Poets who write free verso take advantage OF the
fact that this Is free country but do the people
who do not read it--Iama co. Times Democrat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
WILMINGTON REPUBLICANS SHOW THEIR
WISDOM.

VA ILAilNOToN Republicans have shown their wis
W dom by nominating Mayor James F. Price for a
second term
In addition, they have nominated strong and rep
resentatlve ticket for him 10 head.
IL should be elected next month. The interests Of
tho city and its taxpayers require IT,
Many persons have expressed surprise that Mt
Prices majority William C. Taylor the opposi-
ton candidate 80 small
Those who know what transpired before the pri-
mary and tho tremendous odds which existed favor
Of Mr. Taylor express surprise that Mr.. Price emerged
rom tho encounter with any majority whatever.
To begin with, Mr.. Taylor, through Isaac W. Bowers
chairman captured the Republican First District Com
mittee, which is the Republican city organization In
addition certain other elements we're brought into play
for Mr. Taylor and against Mr. Price which the latter
had to and overcome, although It was manifesty
Impossible for him to meet them IN kind In fact it
would have been highly improper for him have tried
to do so.
The froe-thinking and free-actng friends OF Mr.
Price organized their forces outside or and against
what is commonly known as the Republican city ma
chine Of which Bowers Is the head and which he had
committed irreyocaby TO Mr.. Taylor. They carried
their antmachne organization into every ward and
every election precinct and prosecuted their fight 80
well that the Bowers political machine and its mayor
atty candidate defeated and Mr. Price. tho anti
machine mayoralty candidate was nominated.
ID viii be SEEN therefore that Mr. Prices victory is
signal and a significant one, In that It shows that
the Bowers machine, and the money that was thrown
into the fight I'm support OF IT, could dictate nom-
nation TO the great Republican electorate our city
We felcitato Mr. Price and the other nominees on
the ticket upon their nomination. Now that tho RE-
publican electorate has put them in the field It should
give to them unwayerng support and elect them in
June.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
GERMAN PRIDE IN SINKING OF LUSITANIA
SHOWN IN ANNIVERSARY POEM.

= Asst week-week Of the second anniversary Of the
l. sinking OF the Lusitana by a German U-boat-was
marked by the receipt in this country Of copy OF the
Berlin Post which contained a poem entitled "Lusi-
tana," by Josef Winckler.
The verses. crudely translated, show how the Ger
mans are still proud OF their deed OF assassination
Like a black snake crawling meath the sea.
It's mission the world from outrage to free,
U-boat with well-directed dart
Pierces the hypocrite craft to the heart;
And sugar-clad guns
And shells hidden under clothes
(Fodder intended for the "Huns~
Are crushed meath the white ice foes
While fine ladies in velvet and silken sheen
Are struggling with OF grassy green.
1--WE torpedoedl" cried the well-dressed throng
To U-boat it sounds like gracious song
The OF the United States to that outrageous
sentiment already is being prepared. In due time It
will be transmitted from the muzzes of rifles and the
mouths OF big guns on the western warfront the
high and in every other place where that answer
will count in the work OF saving the world from the
domination Of Hohenzollern autocracy and barbarism.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-14
Now Wake Up Washington
(From the New SUM
(From the New York SUI

sus will be expedited and the rolls
preserved from the overlooking that
would result IL the task Of enumera-
ting men up to 40 as urged by the
House were entered upon. The prac-
tical outcome is wholly in the Ad
minisiration's hands. This is TO be a
selective draft, and II the authorities
want the war fought by men OF q
or less they have but to select men
Of those ages. An enrolment OF men
up to 60 would not affect the result.
The House conferees have wisely,
however eliminated this controversy
by an agreement upon 80 as the
higher limit It will be fair COM
promise In the name OF national
safety let it pass the Congress at
once.
What is needed at once is action
and the enrolment Of the troops. Let
US get a complete army first and con-
slider independent commands later.
No sincere conviction need be aban-
doned. That issue would merely be
deferred. SO shall the nation be
spared further continuance Of the
disgraceful situation of being unable
after thirty-six days at war to pass
the first vital measure for national
defence.
At best it will take thirty days to
complete the military census. An
other thirty will be consumed in
making the selective draft Three
months will have passed after the
declaration of war before we can be-
gin to drill n company OF our new
soldiers; three months in a war in
which deeds that once took months
to do are accomplished in days!
Let us now have a truce to confer
ences and committees. Let us hear
the bugles ring and the drums roll.
Let us get our men into khaki before
they forget that war is here and go
into sporting fannels. In the name
of the nation let the peoples wake up
Washington,