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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
Americans Among Is Men
Drowned When Vigilancia
Was Sunk Unwarned.
NO ONE PRETENDS TO
KNOW WILSON'S PLANS
Generally Conceded That
War State Exists-COn-
gress May Be Called.

Washington. March 19.--President
Wilson is expected within the next As
hours to indicate definitely that he be-
lieves virtual state Of war exists be-
tween the United States and Germany.
News received from Plymouth that
10 men, some of them Americans, had
been drowned when the American
merchantmen Vigilancia was sunk
without warning by German sub
marine added, il possible, to the al
ready grave view Of the situation held
here as result of the destruction of
the Nigilancia. the Illinois and the
City of Memphis.
Whether the president will hasten
the extra session of congress, already
called for April l6, or will take ad-
ditionaf steps to protect American
commerce without this move. was not
discussed tonight. No official pre-
tended to know his plans and the gen.
eral view was that he was still con-
sidering the question in his usual de-
liheratc way.
cabinet meeting probably will be
held tomorrow afternoon and at that
time the new situation arising from
the aggression on the part OF Germany
Is expected to be thoroughly cam
vassed
In addition to his conference with
Secretary Daniels, the president saw
Secretaries Lansing and McAdoo and
William Denming, chairman OF the
federal shipping board. and there was
| every indication that he was mapping
| out comprehensive plans for the pro-
lection of American interests in any
orentuality.
1t Is generally conceded that aleady
virtual state of war exists with Ger
many, in spite of the technical armed
neutrality status of the United states,
\ suggestion advanced tonight was
that the president might issue a call
for congress to meet within 10 days
and in his proclamation point out the
new situation facing the nation since
he asked for authority to establish a
state Of armed neutrality No one pro-
tossod. however, to be In the presi-
dents condolences
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
LANE HAS PRAISE FOR
RAILROAD MANAGERS

New York, March 19.--E'ra nklin X.
Lane. secretary of the interior; Will
lam B. Wilson, secretary of labor;
Daniel Willard and Samuel Gompers,
the mediators of the council of national
defense, who brought the controversy
to an end after 4S hours of almost in
cessant effort, returned to Washington
this afternoon. Mr.. Lane, in a state
ment expressing the satisfaction of his
committee over the outcome. praised
the railroad managers for their high
sense of obligation and their unwilling
ness to permit any embarrassment to
the country at this time OF extreme
strain"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20

beyond the constitutional powers OF
congress, because 1t takes railroads
property without due process OF law
or because it is not an hours Of labor
statute nor legitimate regulation OF
commerce."
Justices Pitney and Van Devanter
denied that congress has power to fix
wages of common carriers employees
a power upheld by the majority. Jus
tice Day did not admit or deny such
power, dissenting because, ne said. the
law takes illegally railroad revenues
and gives them to the trainmen by
arbitrary, illegal congressional fiat"
In upholding the statute, the ma
jority reversed Federal Judge Hooks
decree enjoining its enforcement and
dismissed the railroads test suit, leav-
ing the federal government free to en-
force the statute under its stringent
penalties. Dismissal of about 500 other
railroad injunction suits pressing OF
which disposition was suspended un-
der agreement between the government
and the roads. will follow as a matter
of course.
Back to January 1.
The wage increase sustained dates
back to January /, when the Adamson
act was made effective. Railroads have
been keeping account of trainmen's
wages due for prompt payment upon
today's decision. The temporary wage
increases are effective under the law
until the Geothals commission reports,
while the future wage scales under
permanent S-hour day standard will
await either private or congressional
action after the report.
That the railroads will ask either
congress or the interstate commerce
commission to authorize rate increases
to meet the increased wage costs en-
tailed, has been plainly indicated
through all stages of the controversy.
Attorney General Gregory said to-
night the courts findings was natural
ly gratifying to the government and
added:
1.-THE decision disposes of the large
questions Immediately involved and
will likely have bearing on other is
sues which may develop"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
BRITISH OFFICER
CASUALTIES $4,000

London, March 19.-Correspondence
of the Associated Press.-Casualty lists
published by the war office show that
during February the British army lost
AIT officers killed, s31 wounded and
81 missing-a total of 1885. This brings
the aggregate losses in officers since
the commencement Of the war to 56,-
S65 of which 16,s79 have been killed or
died of wounds: 36,02l wounded and
S,465 missing.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
French Advance Beyond
Ham and Chaulnes -
Threaten st, Quentin.
GERMANS DEVASTATE
COUNTRY IN RETREAT
Turks Retreating Before
British and Russians
Macedonian Battle.
(By Associated Press.) }

The British and French forces in
France are still pressing rapidly be-
hind the retrea.ting Germans all along
the front from the region of Arras to
the northeast of scissors.
Forty more villages have been taken
by the British who during Mondays
operations gained ground at various
points, extending from two to eight
miles in depth. while 20 additional VIII
lagos and small towns in addition to
the 100 occupied during the last three
days have been recaptured by the
French So rapid has been the ad-
vance Of the French that they have
penetrated beyond the village of Ham,
12 miles southwest of ST. Quentin, and
miles north of the line from which the
offensive was started. These opera
tions from the south and southwest are
menacing the st. Quentin Laon line
and If the rapidity of the movement is
kept up for any length of time will
menace the town of st. Quentin itself.
The Germans in their retreat are
devastating the country, burning VIII
lagos and destroying orchards and
even blowing up farm lands in which
great craters have been left by explo-
sons. In addition. bridges have been
destroyed and roads of communication
cut. The inhabitants of the places
evacuated are said to have been left
destitute.
Turks Retreat.
Meanwhile the Russian and British
troops are keeping up their strong Of
fensive against the Turks in Asia
Minor, Persia and Mesopotamia. Along
the Diala river the British have occu-
pied the village of Bahriz and a por-
ton of the town of Bakubb about %
miles northeast of Bagdad and the
Turks are reported to be in hasty re-
treat.
The situation on the eastern front in
Russian Galicia and Rumania is un-
changed. Artillery duels and small
infantry engagements continue on the
Austro- Italian front.
In Macedonia reports from Salonki
say the Germans have shelled Mon
astir, causing heavy loss of life among
the civilians. Fighting continues in
the Lake Presba and Lake Ochrida
sector where French attacks have
again been repulsed, according tC
Berlin. To the east of the Lake Doiran
region, according to Berlin, the British
have been driven back from one po-
sition.
In the recent German naval raid al
RamsEate a British torpedo boat de-
stroyer and n merchant boat were sunk
and another destroyer damaged, ac-
cording to a report by the British ad.
miralty.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
NO AMERICANS HURT
IN RECENT REVOLT

Washington, March 19.-Ambassador
Francis at Petrograd cabled the state
department tonight that no Americans
had been reported injured during the
disturbances in the Russian capital,
which accompanied the successful rev.
olution and that the embassy and
staff were undisturbed.
Other messages received from the
Ambassador during the day told briefly
of the epoch making evenss already
described in press dispatches.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
PRIVATE VESSELS
SUBJECT TO CALL
Fleet of 1000 Could Be
Ready in Four Months.

Washington, March ia large
number of privately owned motor craft
may be drawn upon at any time. Re-
tired naval officers have been at work
along the entire Atlantic coast sur
veying boats for month. Contracts
have been made for their purchase and
Il telegraphic order will make them
government property over night.
Volunteer crews for the boats have
been enrolled among the yachtsmcn
and others along the coass. Command
ers of naval districts are ready to call
them out and begin patrol work with
practically no delay.
1000 Vessels.
! Navy officials estimate that within
four months "a fleet of 1000 patrols
and chasers will be ready for action
, 1t is planned to assemble the volun
| teers within IA few days to begin actual
operations as matter of training
pending orders from the president foI
complete mobilization of the navy.
| In this connection officials say it is
! patrol off the American coast insuring
| safe passage to and from American
ports for all ships.
| Informal negotiations will be started
for a working agreement with British
| and French patrol squadrons now en-
deavoring to protect ships passing
through the German submarine zone
| II Is planned to make American waters
safe against submarines for all ships
| with the understanding that American
| ships will receive full protection In the
| zone from patrols of the allies.
Cruisers.
! Recent navy contracts were let with
the understanding that the eight -houl
law would be suspended because OF the
: shortage of skilled labor. BuilderS have
; agreed to construct the five battle
! cruisers and six scout cruisers recent.
ly assigned to them at the creates
possible speed, employing at least u
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
ASSESSORS MEET.

Helena, March 19.-County assessors
and commissioners met here today to
discuss the recent order of the state
be assessed at its full cash value. A
committee was named to consult the
attorney general regarding information
the assessors desire under the new
order. Action will be taken tomorrow
when the report of this committee is
returned.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
President Orders Prepara-
ton for Aggressive Action
Against Subs.
60 CHASERS ORDERED:
BUILDING SPEEDED UP
Annapolis Classes to Be
Graduated - Emergency
Fund to Be Expended.

Washington, March 19.-Prepara-
tions for aggressive action by the
navy against the German submarine
menace began today at the direction Of
President Wilson.
The president authorized the ex-
penditure of the $ll5,O0O. 900 emer-
gency fund. provided by congress to
speed up naval construction and pay
for special additional war craft, and
the suspension of the eight hour labor
law in plants engaged on navy work.
Sixty Sub chaser..
Immediately afterward Secretary
Daniels ordered the New York navy
yard to begin building so submarine
chasers of the 110-foot type to be
completed in from so to so days.
With the presidents approval the
secretary also ordered the graduation
of the first and second classes at the
naval academy. The first class will
go out March 80. releasing 172 junior
officers to fill existing vacancies, and
the second in September. furnishing
202 more a full year before they other
wise would be available.
While the energies of the navy will
be concentrated for the present on eff
forts to get into commission craft de-
signed particularly to destroy subma-
rines and guard the coast Warship
building generally will be speeded up
under the recent agreement with pri-
vate builders and with the funds now
made availa BILE.
Confers With Wilson.
The announcements from the de-
partment followed an hours confer
ence between Secretary Daniels and
the president, who walked over from
the White House to the state. war and
navy building for the purpose
Engines for the "chasers" to be
turned out by the New York plant will
be bought from private manufacturers
in time to have them installed prompt
ly upon completion of the hulls. Bids
for 200 or more additional craft of the
same type, coast patrol boats" as
they are to be designated, will be
opened next Wednesday. Mr. Daniels
has called upon the entire small boat
industry to submit figures as to the
number that could be turned out at
high speed. He plans to monopolize
the market with government orders.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
GERMAN CASUALTIES
TO DATE 100000

London. March l3.--Accorling to Of
altles OF lie Germans reported for the
month of February In killed, dead, due
to wounds or sickness. men made pris-
oncr and missing amount to 6O,471,
making the total German casualties
since the beginning of the war. cx-
elusive OF those in the navy or the
colonies, 4.14S,163. The February
losses are given as follows:
hailed or died from wounds or sick
ness, 1896.
Prisoners, 1896.
Missing. 7,279.
Slightly wounded, 25,513.
Total. 60,471.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
MONTANA MILITIA.

Helena, March 19.-The office of the
adjutant general today received tele-
gram from the war department at
Washington, asking an estimate OF the
national guard reserves available, es-
pecially officers. Montana must furn-
ish 2,l66 men on the first call.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
TRAINING FOR coNvlcTs.

Salem, March 19.-Military training
will be adopted for the convicts in the
Oregon state penitentiary as soon as
den Charles A. Murphy announced to-
day. The training will consist chiefly
of marching and setting-up exercises
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
PRESIDENT EXPECTED
SOON TO ANNOUNCE
ATE OF WAR EXISTS

per cent of all their men on this work.
The department will meet extra pay
roll and other expenses due to the
speeding up of the work. paying time
and one half for all work done in ex-
cess of eight hours.
Under this agreement it is hoped to
complete the battle cruisers in three
years and scout cruisers in less than
two.
Secretary Daniels said there was no
present need of exercising the author
ity to commander ship building or
other plants to hasten navy building.
The builders are cooperating heartily
and similar agreements with steel and
other contractors for the material will
probably be arrived at within week.
Conferences with the contractors have
already been called in addition to cor
respondence with the companies which
has been in progress many days.
6o,600 in Navy.
The enlisted personnel of the navy is
being recruited rapidly at present, a
day. Congress has authorized u total
strength of $4,000 and given the presi-
dent authority to increase that to ST.
600 in an emergency. That power will
not be exercised however, until a
strength of 10000 has been reached.
In event of complete mobilization,
three steps would be taken: Retired Of
ficers would be summoned to duty at
yards and other shore stations relieving
active officers for sea duty; the fleet
reserve now about 1,20o strong in high
ly trained men, would be called to the
colors and the naval militia, about 1o,-
600 strong, would be called out.
With these men available. 1t Is esti-
mated that every ship of military
value including all reserve battle craft
and cruisers and destroyers could be
made ready at once for action.
Each reserve ship now has n skeleton
crew aboard including the skilled men
of the engine room and the sunnery di-
visions.
Manning Patrols.
contemplate finding crews for the great
number of scout patrol craft. Presum-
ably the young officers to be gradra ted
this month will be used either to COM
mand these vessels or to relieve more
experienced Junior officers from bat
many of the patrols viii be commanded
by warrant or petty officers of the
navy or by yachtsmen or merchant
marine officers who may volunteer for
service
On the surface the war department is
taking no steps toward making ready
for war. The facts are, however. that
very complete plans for rehabilitation
of the guard have been prepared and
that provision has been made to Sc
cure promptly enough additional of q,
ficers to organize "A force OF 500, 900
an army can be made, however, with
out congressional authorization.
Recruiting Bigger.
Recruiting for the regular army is
still making good propress. Reports
given out today show that 13 districts
obtained more men during February
than they We're required to enlist to
fill their quota fixed by the depart
ment.
The reports show that a total Of s63
recruits have been obtained through
postmastcrs as provided in the ma
tional defense act since instructions
went out. The department Is gradually
getting this new feature of recruiting
| in working order and expects big re-
suits in the near future
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20
EN- eARooES LIFTED.

Helena, March 19.-Embargoes put
on freight by transcontinental sltnes
operating across Montana were lifted
today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20

Cut out the picture on all four sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line to it's
entire length. Then dotted line 2. and
so on. Fold each section underneath
accurately. When completed turn over
and you'li find surprising result. Save
the pictures.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-20

The German casualties during the
month of January, according to Lon
don, were 1853 and the total for the
war up to that time was announced
as 4.0S7 ,692.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-15
CANADAS BONUS
TO FARM LABORERS
Offering 100 Acres to Farm
Hands.

Canada today, with the great de.
mand that Is made upon 1t for food
stuffs, finds itself almost In the throes
OF a labor famine. A novel means of
solving the problem has been evolved
by the Canadian Government at Ottawa
on Wednesday last, when 1t was de.
cided to practically bonus every farm.
hand going to Canada, by giving him
100 acres free as q homestead, and to
allow the time he would be working out
for, the good wages offered, to count as
residence duties on the homestead.
Western Canada has been q big pro-
Queer Of grain and 1t is estimated that
there Is a shortage Of over thirty thou.
sand men, necessary to produce an av.
erage crop in 1917. This shortage has
been caused by so many young men
having left the farms to 90 to war, and
1t is essential to make an unprecedent-
ed offer Of this kind, to fill their places
on the land at once.
1t has been required in the past to
do three years duties on homesteads
to get title, but an additional induce
ment has been offered by practically
reducing this term to two years. As
explained by an official Of the Canadi-
q Government, Canada's need for
farm laborers is intense, and excep-
tional inducements are being offered
to get the needed farm workers at
once. A farmland will make his en-.
try for n Of the 160-acre farms, sat.
isfy the Government that he is work.
Ing for a farmer and that time will ap.
ply as residence on the land filed for,
just the same as II he was actually
living on it.-Advertisement.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-15
MEN EPILEPTIC
InvaIided From the
Are Constantly Haunt
ed by Fear.

of the effects Of warfare or
o(Yects which usually are mo-
vide publicity, are revealed In
Dcal In the London Times by
.Col. Sir John Collie for the es'
mont OF an institution where the
1.1srves of war-shaken men may
IONIC normal. Sir John wants
these victims In n home in the
There quiet may be able to
~ their halluclnatlons.
d not suffer In the same way
cFer animals" he says. "For
many men invallded out of
Nee are haunted by an appre-
4 a transcription"
mem fear that they will have to
+ and face the enemy. Their
IRE clouded and they do not
nat they cannot again be
non to serve. So they live in
fear.
10r distressing result Of trench
4 b the comparatively large
Il men returning from the
ND suffer from epilepsy and
|cDlepsy. Much Of the epilepsy
n Injury, the doctors say, and
oepilepsy is laid to the stress
i Ire under at the front.
nv Of these epileptlcs have ap-
nee the war began that plans
|1rm colony for the incurables
Lem are being made.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-15
Real Luck.

At n club meeting recently n South
Side woman said to a friend:
"Mrs. Whatyoumaycall Is the lucki-
est woman l wei knew"
Somebody leave her a fortune?"
the friend inquired.
"No.'
"Thel why do you consider her so
lucky?"
"The cher day she accidentally
knocked he %percolator Off the stove
and bent the pedestal."
"Well-"
And yesterday, when she knocked
1t off again, the pedestal went back
into Its proper position"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-15
Sudden Death

Before an insurance company will
take a risk on your life the examining
physician will test your water and re-
port whether you are a good risk.
When your kidneys get sluggish and
clog, you suffer from backache, sick
headache, dizzy spells, or twinges and
pains Of lumbago, rheumatism and govt,
or sleep is disturbed two or three times
a night-take heed, before too latei
You can readily overcome such con-
dltions and prolong life by taking the
advice of a famous physician, which is
Keep the kidneys In good order, avoid
too much meat, salt, alcohol or tea.
Drink plenty Of pure water and drive
the uric acid out Of the system by taking
Anuric, In tablet form" You can obtain
Anurlc, double strength, at drug stores,
the discovery Of DR.. Pierce Of inynlids'
Hotel, Bun3lo, N. Y.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-15
Delicate Young Girls, Here 10
Advice For You'll

Baltimore, Md can recommend
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as
a wonderful medicine for women.
When just turning into womanhood,
at fourteen years, my parents saw /
needed a medicine of this kind. They
put me on Favorite Prescription and
1t did all that l could expect. After
its use l was stronger and better every
way."-MRS. MARY Il. DOBSON, 1905
w. Fayette st.
Favorite Prescription can be OBJ
tanned at almost any up-to-date drug
store, In either liquid or tablet form.
1t has the guarantee Of 40 years be-
hind 1t, and does not contain alcohol
nor narcotics, but ingredients are
printed on the wrapper. En-
tirely vegetable and extracted from ma
tive roots and herbs. II not o~btainable
at your Dealers, send $1.O0 to DR..
Pierce, InvnlIds' Hotel, Buffalo. N. Y
and he Will mail large package q
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-15
BILIOUS; HEADACHY,
SICK "CASCARETS"
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get q 10.cent box.

Sick headache, biliousness, dizzi
ness, coated tongue, foul taste and foul
breath-always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed, %fermenting food in the
bowels or sour, gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the In
%testines, instead Of being cast out
of the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue 1t causes con.
gestion and that dull, t~hrobbing, sick.
ening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse tho
stomach, remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons In the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 10.cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear, stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months. Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-15
S00THES ITCHING SCALPS
And Prevents Falling Hair Do cutIcura
Soap and Ointment.

On retiring, gently rub spots Of dam
druff and itching with Cuticura ONT
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water using
plenty of Soap. Cultivate the use Of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment for every
day toilet purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, C%utlcura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.