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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-02
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in the West
Crest private hotel in an English
ssacoast town when England has
bseu at war one month. Mrs.
Sarderson, the propristress; her
son, Charles, serving in the Eng
lish admiralty; Mr.. Pollock. the
justice Of the peace; his daughter.
Molly, 10: Christopher Brent,
Moliy's fiance; Mrs. Miriam Lee,
a widow Of IS, the latest arrival at
the hotel; Miss Myrtle. a spinster;
Fraulein Schroeder, German
woman claiming twenty years Of
English naturalization; Penn'cuik,
a young English soldier, and
Fritz. a servant in the house.
Brent is looked upon by all she
other hotel occupants, excepting
Molly and Mrs. Ice, as an ire
sponsible idiot. A young English
girl breaks in on the hotel party
one morning carrying basket OF
white feathers, one Of which she is
going to present to every man she
meets who has not enlisted. IN
the presence Of almost the entire
hotel patronage she asks Brent II
he is not going to enlist. and why
not. He says I've is not. but his
reasons are evasivc. Molly cr,nges
under the disfavor Brent thus
brings down upon himself by what
her father calls cowardicc. Brent
tries 10 gain Molly's absolute faith
in him without disclosing the ma
ture Of his real business. But
partly because OF his lack Of faith
in keeping things from her and be-
cause Of his seeming Irritation and
constant attendance upon the wild
ow, Miriam Lee. Molly wavers.
Brent examines the fireplace and
discovers a secret Marconi install
iation. Miriam discovers Mrs.
Sandcrson to be the widow Of
General Won Mantle. Brent finds
that Frauiein Schroeder has made
a comprehensive drawing Of these
points. Brent installs a dictaphone
in the living room Of tho hotel,
and hears the entire conversations
held therein by the German spies
He learns Of an intended plot to
signal a German submarine from
the hotel by burning tho hotel to
the ground, the occupants along
with it.
Continued From Yesterday
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-02
High Cost of Living Revives
Interest in State Flower
as Staple.

Will the bitter root once more take
it's place as food for the residents of
Montana?
That Is the question that is being
asked now when the food situation in
the country is getting serious and the
people are attempting to find substi-
tutes for those staples that have been
placed on the list Of foods needed for
the soldiers.
Probably the question originated
among those old timers who can recall
the days when the Flathead Indians
swarmed down through the Bitter Root
valley in the early spring and searched
out that little flower whose roots meant
food for them during the long winter
months when the snow piled high
around their tepees and game was
scarce.
The answer may be disappointing,
for it is the general opinion among the
old pioneers of western Montana that
the bitter root may be good as food
for the Indian. yet as a staple for the
table of the white man it is hardly
possible.
Very Bitter Food.
AhO ASeAooii NIuS 10 SINCiI - pdSCu
upon the fact that the bitter root, al
though containing highly nutritious
values. is too much like its name to be
eaten with relish. This, however, is
the only reason and when one stops
to realize that over in Europe the food
situation is so critical that some of
the poorer classes are starving to
death. there is every reason to believe
that the little state flower will be-
come delicacy in case America should
suffer like those countries across the
Atlantic.
& There are many, indeed. who have
lived in western Montana a consider
able length Of time and yet have not
seen the state flower. The reason, how
ever, generally lies in the fact that few
have taken the trouble to look for the
plant when it is in bloom--for that is
the only time that it can be found
When the snow begins to melt and
the geese honk overhead as they mi
CRATE to their mating grounds in the
north and the very stones on the
ground feel the first thrill of spring
and coming summer. the small flower
can be found in nearly every part
and are two inches across and vary in
color from white to purple.
Only Out Short Time.
II one wishes to discover the bitter
root they must be on the alert. for
the bloom is out only for few weeks
and then 1t Withers and nothing more
Is seen Of the plant. AS though afraid
to become too common the little flower
blooms forth for IA short time and then
in modesty hides again for another
year.
From time immemorial western In
dams have used the bitter root as food.
The roots are the parts sought and
every spring the Indians may still be
seeh gathering them on the plains
about Missoula. The roots are covered
by a thin brown layer. very bitter,
which peels off readily and exposes a
Arm white tissue which becomes hard
and brittle on drying and less bitter
This the Indians grind up and use
| somewhat as a flour.
The bitter root is the state flower
OF Montana. 1t was chosen by popular
vote among the numerous other floral
candidates. but prevailed easily owe,
its competitors. receiving nearly two
thirds Of all the votes cast after a nine.
months campaign.
The Fourth legislative assembly con
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-02
BRENT GETS INTO TROUBLE

What do you say" he cried. "Not
we're you SAYING"
20, Fritz" cried Molly how you
startled me. I'm afraid Mr., Brent has
shot one of Your pigeons. He must
have done IL by accident"
Zach, men Colt. mein Cote Fritz
dashed across the veranda, his face
white as paper
Molly stared after him. II think
Fritz is going off his head" she an
nounced, forgetting for moment her
grievance against Mrs. Lee.
Miriam wrung her hands 70, Miss
Pollock, Miss Pollock" she cried, "why
wouldn't you do as asked you? When
everything"
Molly famed round at her. Il under
stand quite enough" she cried. Il UNI
derstand that you and Chris"---she
was interrupted by Chris himself, who
came running toward them.
He looked angrier than Molly had
ever seen him and he did not notice her
presence.
"My dear Miriam. what on earth
have you been up tor" he demanded.
II begged you not to let any one pass.
You knew how important 1t was and
yeti Here he caught sight of
Molly. what. you're here" he cx-
claimed. for once losing his SELF pos
session. But thought you had gone
for u walk with your father. Why
haven't you?"
"1--i-only came to say goodbye to
you first" replied Molly, her lips trcm-
bling uncontrollably. and now | wish
hadn't think you are perfectly
hateful" She burst into passion OF
tears. and, although her words had been
childish, there was sound In her cry
ing that no one who knew her would
have recognized. She turned and ran
from the room.
Brent stood looking after her, his
airgun dangling from his hand.
"Damnation! Well the fats in the
fire now" he said unromantically, but
with emphasis.
at wasn't my fault. Kit. | did my
best. but she would insist on coming
out to find YOU. We quarreled over it
as it was and then Fritz came in and
heard her"
"Oh, well, il can't be helped now.
Here. you'd better take this for the
moment" And he handed her IA tiny
package exactly like the one he had
shown her before he left the room. II
only just had time TO get it off the
birds leg and the other one in it's
place." he went on, before Fritz
bounced on me like a wild beast. Well,
| hear voices; they're all coming down
on me now. I'm in for 1t. Miriam. You
scOot through the window"
She had hardly gone before Fritz and
Mrs. Sanderson came in together at the
door. Fritz's face was still very white,
the dead bird lay Imply across his
palms. Mrs. Sandersons face was
flushed deep. even brick color Her
bosom heaved under it's tight black
satin, she could hardly contain her
self.
"There he is said Fritz. nov he
| shall tell me. See what he has to
say"
Brent lounged forward in his best
| manner. IT'S about that poor little
bird, Mrs. Sanderson, l suppose" he
began; Il am really most awfully sor-
! ~. ! can't tell you how sorry l am
Honestly, 1t wasn't my fault. Mrs. Lee
was chipping me about my shooting,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-02
Could Bitter Root
Be Used for Food !?

firmed this choice by a unanimous
vote in 1895. 1t was well chosen not
only because of its beauty and grace.
but because of its abundance in Mon
tana, more than elsewhere; the part it
played in the sustenance of the print
tive races and the early pioneers; it's
discovery by Lewis and Clark and the
TACT that its name is horne by one If
the noblest mountain ranges of the
state.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-02
BACKS UP GOVERNMENT.

Detroit. Mich. Dec. 1.-Automobile
manufacturers at q meeting Of the ma
tional automobile chamber of COM
MERGE here today pledged their sup
port to the government and Expressed
their readiness to turn facilities over
to the government as rapidly A. re-
CURED,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-02
Have Missoula Babies
Felt Germany's Power?

Backward, turn backward, o Time, in your flisht
Make me child again just for tonight
Mother, come back from the scholsss shors,
Take me again to your heart as Of yors;
Over my sunbers your loving watch keep;
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-02
Boston Brown Bread.

One cup rye flour. one, cup corn
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continued on the woman's page to-
mOrrow,)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-06-09

h. A. Ride. Gen Pass. Agent
J. II. ToHge, supt.
VA Gard. Agent. M1rtinabHrx. WVs
House to rent? Want Ad.
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IeST rHaIeate Cross UHa
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help. put a little ad In this column
aud you VIII get plenty OF appli.
eants. You need not publish your
name. Just have all replies sent IN
care OF the Journal and then you
can send word TO the one you want
to hire.
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HORSES, COWS, PoULTRY-Easy
to sell az good prices II you tell
about them here where everybody
will see it. Costs very little See
rates above
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WILBUR H. THOMAS
LAWYER

Rooma 2 & ?, Peoples Trutt Co. sds
Practices in all courts Prompt a.
ertion given to any legal WORK OF
iceE also open evenings
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PERSONAL

LET MADAM KOSMOS HeIp Eou n
giving your Life Prediction Send
birth date aud dime Kosmoe Lou =
vile, Ky D. O. Box 29l Do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19

here to me Attend to both these mat
fars
Yes monsieur
L. Barre's eyes turned from the dis
appearing figure OF the officer. rested q
moment On my face. and then SMILED
grimly IS ne froUted Casston He
seemed well pleased with himself. and
70 have recovered his good humor.
"a delightful surprise for you. Mon
staur Cassion. he sat5 reniallv. "Rnd
let Us hope no less & pleasure for the
FAIR lacy. Pc seated, mademolse.le.
Your marriage is TO take place to-
night"
This affair is no longer oae OF At
fectioni il has become the kings bust
ness, 8 matter OF state. 7 decide Il Is
best for y0u 10 leave Quebec Hys nd
New France mademolzeIle. There il
but one choice. imprisonment here, or
exile into the wilderness" He leaned
forward staring into my face with his
fierce threatening eyes II feel il het-
Ter that you go Is Monsieur Casslon's
wife. aud under his protection. / de
cree that SO tou shall 60"
"Alone-w Monsieur cas-
sion?'
"Oue Of his party IT'S my order
also that Hugo Chevet be or the COM
panv. Perchance q year IN the wilder
ness may be Of benefit 10 him and he
might be Of value In watching over
yonng D5ArusnT
Never have felt more helpless,
more utterly alone. I knew alI he
meant. but mT mind grasped no way
Of escape. His face Ieered at me as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19

Chesnayne; If you doubt. the way of
discovery IL open without word from
me
His suspicious. doubling eyes never
left my face, and there was sheer in
his voice as he answered.
Bah! I am not IN love 70 be played
with by 8 witch. perchauce is not
easy for you to lie. Well. we viii see.
Look within the alcove, Cassion."
The commissaire was there even he
fore the words Of command we're Ut
tered. and my heart seemed ta st0p
beating az hls heavy hand tore aside
the dzapery. I leaned On the desk.
bracing myself, expecting a blow. q
STRUGGLED but all was silent Cassion,
braced, and expectant, peered into the
shadows. evidently peresirIng nothing;
then stepped within. only to instantly
reappesr, his expression that Of dis
appointment The blood surged back
to my heart. and my lips smiled.
NO one is there. monsieur. he re-
ported. but the window is open.
And not dangerous leap to the
court below returned La Barre
thoughtfuuy. $50 far ron win. made
moiselle Now viii you answer ne
were you alone there ten minutes
ogo?'
"It is useless for me TO reply. mon
sieur,' I answered with dignity. "aa
it will IN no way change your deci-
SION
You have courage. st least
The Inheritance Of my race. mon
sieur
We'll, wen test it then. but not in
the form you anticipate" He smiled.
but not pleasantly and resumed his
seat at the desk. ~ propose closing
your mouth, mademoiselle and placing
you beyond temptation. Monsieur Cas-
sion. have the Lieutenant at the door
enter"
AS though in q daze I saw Cassiou
open the door, speak a sharp word to
one without and return. followed by
g young officer. who glanced curious 81
aside at me. even as he sauted la
Barre, and stood silently awaiting his
orders. The latter remained a mo-
ment modonless, his lips 6rm set
Where is Father lie Guard 2"
'In the chapel, monsieur; he passed
me moment ago"
Good; inform the pere that I desire
his presence at once. Wait. know you
the fur trader Hugo Chevet91
II have seen the man. monsieur
big fellow. with q shaggy head.
lay. as savage as the Indians he
has lived among He is To be found
at Eclair's wine shop in the Rue St
Louis Have your senrries bring him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19
FRENCH GET NEW
VIEW OF AMERICAN
WOMEN FROM WAR

Paris Correspondence OF the Az
socfated Press. }-"The American We
man Will come out of this war under
an aspect entirely different from that
hitherto given ner BY French writer's
and critics. saws the Temps
For aa years she was presented TO
us bv our romancerE and dramatic au-
thors AS an opulent beauty. OF extrav-
agauf wealth. with madness for ex-
penalture. with eccentric tastes and
life of audacity
"Did they really imagine that these
little. nervous and eccentric beings
that they presented 20 us, spoiled chill
dren Of immensely wealthy families,
always acitated. thtrsting for pleasure
and noise. were the only American
women To those who have not the
leisure to cross the ocean, and who
content themselves with observing the
American women among us, the war
will have unveiled the real visage OF
many Of them.
1T viii he perceived that their ar
dor to live NAV also be an arior to
make live, a passion for devotion 10
suffering; that the mania of agitation,
that need for hustle, as they cali IL,
may become the most beautiful OF ac-
JVittcs when ~ 70 animated by the
spirit of charity # VIII be perceived
that extravaganza in absurd expendi-
lures may be changed into sumptuouos
largesse for good.
The observer viii have seen nurses
animated with the most perfect spirit
Of sacrifice. passing their time at the
bedside Of the wounded, women put
ting in common their resources to
suecor the inhabitants Of invaded re-
gions others utilizing their spirit az
initiative in the organization OF char
table works some trayersng France
to distribute clothing to refugees. 9TH
+ ers employed I'm the hospitals right up
at the front, and all Of them rivaling
each other in ardor, generosity and
devotion The observers will then un-
derstand that the idea they had made
for themselves or the American wo-
man. the idea popularized under the
auspices Of the theatre and the To-
nance, was decidedly at fault They
viii certainly seize the occasion offer
ed TO them, not only 10 rectify an in
exact type in our literature. but to
ind among American women new fig
ures perfectly true and moving Both
literature and truth can only gain
thereby"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19
The Studeb0k0Y SIX
Whaf You Get for Your Money

baker TO offer so good car at SO low price
The quality Of studebaker cars is evident in their
finish and equipment.
Studebaler bodies are obviously substantial in
construction. The crowned Tenders are of heavy
gauge steel.
The paint and varnish work is excellent Tho
upholstery is not only genuine leather, but high
grade genuine leather The cushions are soft and
comfortable. The auxiliary seats are folding
armchairs. The front seats are adjustable, and
the right hand one reversible.
But the real proof of quality is durability.
Studebaker cars stand up and give long, contjn-
uous service under the hardest usage.
Studebaker cars are guaranteed by the manufac-
turer for one year against defective workmanship
and material. When you buy a Studebaker
you get proved quality, proved economy and the
guarantee of a great manufacturer
Let Us demonstrate TO you the many points Of
Studebaker quality and economy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19

XTTHEN you buy Studebaker SIX, you get
w the best work of one of the largest auto
mobile manufacturers IN the industry
You get car which has been perfected by four
years experience with the same basic design.
Each year Improvements and reinements have
made it a still better car.
These improvements and refnements are based
on the experience of 100000 Studebaker cars in
the hands of owners in all parts of the world.
The Studebaker SIX is not an expenment-itis
an evolution.
The Studebaker SIX is made of carefully selected
materials developed, perfected and tested In the
great Studebaker laboratories.
The workmanship in Studebaker cars is expert
enced, painstaking and carefully supervised. The
inspections are rigid and exacting in the extreme
What is true of the Studebaker SIX IS also true
of the Studebaker FOUR. Both cars are of the
same basic design. Many Of their parts are inter
changeable-that is why It IS possible for Stude-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19

parel Of a dandy. I have chosen you
for serious work. monsieur, and the
time is near for your departure. sure
" ms. orders we're sufficiently c.ear7"
They were. Governor Ia Barre. %
and Cassion's lips losK their grin. and
my delay in changing dress has oc-
CURED through the strange disappear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19

! record Ia Sales report would make
+ lis own command Is but they are
/ wei chosen. and be hath lieutenants
) not 50 far away as 10 be forgotten.
s Ia Forest would strike at s word. and
i De la Durantave Is at the Chicago por-
+ tage. ana no friend Of mine. Tie Of
importance. therefore. that your voy-
! age be swiftly completed. and my or
] dera placed "a De EauEis' hands. are
/ all things ready FOR departure?''
"Ay. the boats only await my com
ing"
The governor leaned his head on his
hand, crumblIng the paper between his
fingers
This young felIow-D'A rttgny." be
said taou2htfuIIr. you have some spe-
/ ciaI reason for keeping him IN your
c9mpanr?'
! Cassi3n crossed the room. his face
/ suddenly darkening
Az. now have" he explained
/ shortly although I first engaged his
/ services merely for whar I deemed to
! he their value. He spoke NE most
fairly"
But since9"
81 have cause to suspect. Chevet
tells me thar today he had conference
/ with mademoiselIe ar the house OF the
/ Trsulines
All. twas for that then you had his
/ Hcket revoked. 7 see where the shoe
/ p.nches. Twill be safer with him Ia
the boats than back here in Quebec.
/ Then I give permission, and wash my
hands Of the whole a1air-but beware
Of him. Cassion."
81 may be trusted. sir"
ST question that no longer" He hest
tated slightly then added IN lower
tone: 'Tf accident occur the report
may be briefly made think that
viii be all"
Both men were upon their feet. and
la Barre extended his hand across the
desk. 90 not know what movement
may have caused it. but at that mo
meut q wooden ring holding the cur
tain fell. and struck the floor at my
feet. Oheviuz the first impulse !
thrust D'Artlgny back behind me into
the shadow. and held aside the drap-
/ cry. Both men. turning, startled a. the
sound. behe3d me clearly, and stared in
8mazemcuG Cassi0u took step for
ward, au exclamation Of surprise
breaking from his Ups
adele, N8demoiseIc"'
r stepped more fully into the light,
permitting the curtain 10 fall behind
ua. anI nay eyes swept their faces
Yes. mansteur-you were seeking
"Ear an hour past. for what reason
did SOU leave the ballroome"
With no purpose in my mind hut 70
gain tine in which to collect my
thought and protect D'Artgny from
. discovery. made answer. assuming 3
. earelessnees Of demeanor which I was
far from feeling.
Has it been so long. monsieur" I
returned in apparent surprise. Why
I merely sought breath Of fresh air
and became interested in the scene
! without"
la Barre stood motionless. just "a
ne had risen to his feet At the first
alarm. mis- eyes ON my face. his heavy
. eyebrows contracted In a frown.
~ VIII question the young lady, Cas-
sion" ne said sternly- for have in
tara=tz here of my own. aIademoi-
saur.'
Yes. monsieur
How long have you been behind
that aurr1.n7"
Monsieur Cas=ion claims to have
sought ma for an hour"
Enough Of that" his voice grown
harsh. and threatening You address
. the governor, answer me direct"
I lifted my eyes 10 his stern face,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19

Summer and garden hose 20 togeth-
CIR. We have the hose from loo up.
Channon & Dufva. 112 West Seven
teenth street. Phone 148
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-02
SAY BROQUIsT DIED
OF NATURAL CAUSES

At the inquest conducted over the
body Of John Gustav BToQulst III z
o'clock this afternoon at o'Nal|ey S
undertaking parlors g verdict OF death
due 10 natural causes was returned
The hearing was conducted hy Coroner
John Miller
Broquist. who resided at 2sl5 Sew
enth avenue. was found dead i'm room
IN the rear Of the bar OF Julius Yer
coulter 1884 Fifth avenue lie had
stepped back there Hnn0siced ana was
not found until closing time al
to the O'NaIey parlors. Relatives say
that BroQuist had been in poor health
for some time lit is believed ae sue
cumbed TO q heart attack. There was
no indications of violence.
He was born 43 years ago in Sweden
where he spent the early years of his
life. lie came TO America and direct
10 Rock Island 25 years ago and had
made his home here since. He had
been employed as tailor i'm the estab-
lishment Of J. 3. thinner. IGS Eigh-
teenth street. lie was at work SatuF-
day as usual and did not complain of
feeling H. Besides his wife he leaves
two sons. Ralph and Glenn. both of
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-02
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