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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Investigations to Rest
Over Holiday Vacation

Washington, Dec. 23.-ConSress has
declared holiday armistce in its in
vestigations of war problems. All in
quiries are suspended until after
Christmas. with many of the investiga :
tors making hurried trips to nearby
homes to answer the call of Santa
Claus. The committees working on
the railway situation, the army's war
preparations and sugar and coal short
ages plan to go back to work next
"Wednesday.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Leon TrOtzky Accuses United
States of Treachery in
Russia.
AUTOMOBILE TRAIN
BRINGS suspicious
Relieves Red Cross Used as
Blind in Giving Aid
to Enemies.

Petrograd. Saturday. Dec. 2.--1.eon
Trotzky, the Bolsheyiki foreign min-
lister, at a meeting Of the revolution
airy organizations assembled in con-
gress today. read documents and tele-
grams which he declared contained
evidence that Americans were helping
General kaledines, leader of the Don
Cossacks.
Last night" said Trotzky. I'VE
found that American agents were par
ticipating in the kaledines movement
We arrested Colonel Kolpashnikoff. at
tached to the American mission to Ru-
mania. who was trying to get a train
load of automobiles. clothing and sup
plies to Rostov Among the doeu-
ments was letter from David r.
Francis. American ambassador to Rus
sia. requesting that the train be given
mission at Jassy.
Francis Openly Accused.
Zone letter from Colonel Anderson.
head of the American Red Cross mis-
sion to Rumania. to kolpashnikoff said
that If money We're needed, Ambas-
sador Francis was ready to advance
100000 rubles on the account of the
Red Cross. We think that the Ameri-
can ambassador must break his si-
lence now.
'.Snce the revolution he has been
the most silent diplomat in Petrograd.
school, in which 1t was taught that
silence is golden. He must explain his
connection with this conspiracy.
I'VE will tell all the ambassadors If
you think you can with the help OF
American gold. under the guise of the
holy mission of the Red Cross. support
and bribe Kaledines, you are mis-
taken. II you think that, you are nc
longer the representatives of America
but private adventurers, and the heavy
hand of the revolution will reach out
after YOU
The audience cheered these utter.
ances wildly.
Raymond Robins. head of the Ger.
man American Red Cross to Russia
on learning of the arrest of Kolpash.
nikoff. prior to Trotzky's speech, of
fered to explain the matter.to the Bol.
sheviki leader but Trotzky refused tc
hear him unless he came as a repre-
sentative Of the embassy. Ambassa.
| dor Francis in a statement to thu
Russian press declares that the EN-.
bassy and the Red Cross are in ne
way involved in the revolution. HI
says that Kolpashnikoff received nj
funds from the embassy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Illinois Bank Cashier
Shot, Result Of Quarrel

Peoria. ILL.,. Dec. 23.-Berne NJ.
Meade. cashier of the State Trust and
Savings bank. was today shot and
killed In the bank following busi-
ness discussion with f. A. Strause.
president of the institution. There
were no witnesses. Strause was ar
rested and through his attorneys is
sued a statement saying he was forced
to shoot to protect himself after Meade
had shot at him.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Santa Claus Arrives
Early at Camp Lewis

Camp Lewis. Tacoma, Dec 90. -
Santa Claus. through the Red Cross.
visited Camp Lewis early and Sunday
every man in Camp had his Red Cross
Christmas package. Quartermaster
corps workers using big army trucks
worked late Saturday night carrying
gifts to barracks. hospitals and other
quarters. Other gifts are still pour
ing in and Christmas will be IA merry
day for the $4,000 or more men who
will not be able to go home.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
German Army Deserters
Captured as They Land

serters from the German army arrived
here today as stowaways on a Belgian
relief ship. They were turned over to
the immigration officials. Both wert,
said to have escaped from the Rus
sian 'front.'
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Operations Making Men
Fit for Army Service

Washington, Dec. 23.--Eleven men
who otherwise would have been un-
able to do military service on account
of slight physical defects, were made
fit at one station OF the public health
service last week. All have since
been accepted by the recruiting Of
ficers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
WILL CONTINUE ON JOB.

Newark. n. J., Dec. 23.-General
George w. Goethals will remain presi :
dent of the Wright Martin Aircraft
corporation. Notwithstanding his re-
turn to active duty in the army. 1t was
announced here today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Threaten Force,

Petrograd, Dec. 2t.-The breach be-
tween the Ukraine Rada and the
Workmen's and Soldiers deputies has
been widened by the arrest OF 40 men,
bers of the Ukraine revolutionary staff
at Petrograd. The Rada has sent an
ultimatum to the Bolsheviki head
quarters threatening forcible steps un-
less the staff Is released.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Arkansas Miners to Show
Loyalty Work on Sunday

Fort Smith. Ark, Dec. 23.-To show
their loyalty to the United States in
time of need, miners worked today in
many coal shafts in Sebastian county.
This was said by the operators to be
the first Sunday operation in the
southwest and possibly in the United
States. The, men will work on Christ
mas and New Years day, the operators
announced.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Weather Bureau Sends Wire
FOrecasting Cold Wave
for MissOula
UNUSUAL WEATHER
CUTS USE OF COAL
CONSUMPTION Greatly Under
Normal for December;
Farmers Helped.

A drop in temperature OF ~ degrees
within "a hours, bringing the mercury
to zero or below before dusk tonight,
was predicted by the United States
weather bureau last night in telegram
to M. j. Elrod, Missoula observer. /.
The telegram was warning to peo-
pie in western Montana to prepare for
n sudden termination Of the April
weather they have been enjoying for
nearly two weeks. 1t indicates that
MissOulas Christmas celebration may
be a mid winter affair after all, rather
than a spring festival
Hundreds Enjoy Spring Weather.
Weather suggestive of buttercups
and robins took hundreds Of people out
Of doors yesterday. Under blue sky,
in the warm air, the rain soaked, snow
less landscape seemed altogether
springlike. Scores Of people strolled
through Greenough park, which ordi-
narily is as inaccessible as the arctic
circle after Thanksgiving day, and
automobiles which long ago had been
put away for the winter were rehabili-
tated and driven along the muddy
roads of the May-like countryside.
The weather records for Missoula do
not contain anything like the Decem-
ber which reached an amazing climax
yesterday. Although western Montana
boasts OF it's mild winters it has always
admitted that snow is customary on
Christmas day and that bathing is not
comfortable in the river during De-
cember.
Helps Fall Flowing.
The warm weather was of great
value to the farmers of this section
Fail plowing continued until yester-
day. and on Flathead and Bitter Root
farms vast areas have been prepared
for cultivation next year. The unusual
weather probably Will be responsible
for the greatest crops ever grown IN
this region.
Save Coal Consumption.
A tremendous saving in fuel has bee,
effected by the war weather, too. Goa
dealers estimate that Missoula's De-
cember consumption of coal has beer
thousands OF tons under the normal
though sales of fuel have been made
almost as brisk as usual by the fore.
sight of householders who fear a short
age later In the winter. The amount
of fuel burned, however. has been ia,
short of the average for the month.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
BOlsheviki Are Warned
by Chinese to Get Out

Pekin, Friday. Dec. 21.-The Chinese
cOmmandant at Harbin, Manchuria, de-
livered an ultimatum to the Bolshe-
Wiki headquarters today giving the ex-
tremists "a hours to disarm and leave
Harbin. Otherwise. they were warned!
force would be used.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Russian Food Supplies
Going to Austria's Aid

Amsterdam Dec. ga Vienna dis
patch to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger
says that Field Marshal Won Hoefer,
the Austrian minister Of public subsist-
lence. has announced that the Austrian
food supply would shortly be improved
by the arrival of supplies from Russia.
According to Won Hoefer, the govern
ments of Berlin, Vienna and Budapest
are already rushing transport facilities.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
Order COMPLIED With,

London, Dec. pa Reuter- dispatch
from Petrograd says that the members
of the Ukraine revolutionary staff
have been liberated in accordance with
the demands of the Ukraine govern
ment.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

A falling thermometer last night
carried the mercury we'll below the
freezing point. Sunday as whole was
fair and although the sun had plenty
of chance to shine, the temperature
did not respond. Finish your Christ
mas shopping today. Last call.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-24

The Weather
Monday, Dee. A.-sun rises,
0:03; sun ssts, sos.

Forscast-0eneralIy fair Mon.
day and probably Tuesday, not
quite 90 cold Tuesday and in west
portion Monday.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13

Church. After congratulations from the
few friends present. the happy couple
departed for a short wedding trip. fol-
lowing which they will be at home to
their many friends at Maple Brook farm,
Middletown Springs.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Arson II. Cook of Middletown
Springs and has host Of friends through
out the State. being especially we'll known
in Poultney and Rutland and to many
in Burlington. She is graduate OF the
Troy Conference Academy at Poultney'
Mr.. Ware, formerly of the same town.
has during the past season been In charge
Of the Orwell cheese factory at Orwell.
He has bought half interest In the stock
and equipment Oh Maple Brook farm and
has rented both the farm and cheese
factory formerly operated by A. II. Cook,
who. owing to ill-health and lack OF help,
has been forced to retire from active
management Of the farm and cheese FAC
tory business. Mr.. Ware Is especially
we'll fitted to operate both the cheese
factory and the farm. which Is one OF the
best in the neighborhood. Besides being
farm reared, he has taken course In
the Agricultural College Of Cornell Uni
versity and for the past Ave years has
had charge of some of the best cheese
factories in the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
RUSH TO ENLIST.
Officers Of Local Navy Recruiting Sta
tion Have Busiest Day Yet.

O"cerS VI Local Navy Recruiting Sta.
tion Have Busiest Day Yet.
Monday was the biggest day SO far as
applicants are concerned that the officers
at the local navy recruiting station have
had since the inception of recruiting for
the navy in this city, Al applicants putting
In an appearance. Of whom 81 were ex-
amined by the surgeon.
The day was also a record-breaker for
enlistments, IA young men being enlisted
at nine o'clock that night. There have
been two days in the past, 1t might be
added when 13 men were enlisted in this
city, but Monday was the banner-day.
Persons in this city who have never had
the opportunity to visit Ellis island after
one Of the large boats had discharged its
! immigrants would have been treated to a
somewhat similar sight Monday after
noon had they visited the lobby on the Sec
ond floor Of the federal building, for here
were young men lying half asleep on the
floor. while others were crouched in the
corners Of the hall. awaiting a chance to
be examined by the surgeon for admission
into the navy. Scattered around the floor
as we'll as piled one on top Of the other
were suit cases galore all containing the
personal belongings Of the Al young men
who are DESTROYS of getting into the coun-
try's first line of defense before Saturday.
Following are the names of the men en-
listed Monday, with the branch Of the
service into which they have gone:
Carl II. Larson of Rutland, Harry l.
Bosworth of Peru. N. Y, Carroll E. Mills
OF Florence, VT, Wilbur l.. Denton of
Castleton, (all apprenticed seanen) Louis
5. Greger Of Berlin. Wis. Ira d. Sollace
OF Bridport Qiremen third Glass;; Charles
W. Gardiner of Malone, Lester A. Cottle
OF Scranton, Pa, Qandsmen, electrician);
Clayton c. Knapp CT Brandon. John II.
Dyer of Salisbury, (machinist mate, sec
ond class: Leslie E. Emo of East Middle
bury. Ships cook. third class; Cha rles
S. Lascor of Barre, Qandsman quarter
master. avlation); Pearl w. Evans Of Wa
terbury, Frank l.. Spearman of Platts-
burgh, Qandsmen, machinist mate. avia-
tior).
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
THE ALGONQUIN CLUB.
No Reason for Dissolving with S1.s0(
In Cash and Membership Of 127.

No Reason for Dissolving with $500
in Cash and Membership Of 1T.
The annual meeting Of the Algonquin
club Tuesday evening was one of tho most
enthusiastic in the history of the organi-
xation. When the members came to
analyze the discussion of the suggestion
to dissolve the organization the won
der was what It was all about and VII ere
1t started.
The reports showed there was an in
creased membership. with II members
In good standing, and bright prospects
for added membership The treasurer's
report showed 1t to be one Of the sound
est social organizations in the city
financially. 1t has cash resources Of
over $500. Of which $1.49480 is q contin-
gent fund on deposit In the savings bank,
and all debts paid.
In the light Of these DEVELOPMENTS
talk Of liquidating the institution abso-
lutely faded away SO that the matter
ment In favor Of an aggressive activity
as progressive social organisation
being overwhelming.
After the reports had been made and
accepted, the ballot box was declared
open for half an hour for the selection
of four members Of the governing board
for three years. During the progress Of
the voting refreshments were served.
G. c. Rocheleau. w. c. Hoag, c. A.
Barber and e. d. Huntley were elected
members Of the governing board, the
board subsequently electing DR.. ]. N.
JENNIE president, c. L. Smith vice-presi-
dent. A. A. Tiffany secretary and w. C.
Isham treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
BRADSTREETS VERMONT
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT

Bradstreet's Burlington Office reports
that with the cessation Of outdoor work
there apears to be more labor for in
side work, although many have gone to
munition points aside from those who
have enlisted but as a whole labor Is a
little easier to obtain. considering exist
ing conditions. While general retail trade
has felt the effects Of economic condi-
tons, merchandising is being conducted
on more carefully thought out plans.
Among dealers In lumber but little new
is indicated. Furniture manufacturers
are employing labor and are operating
with as full a force as is available. We
neer plants report good demand and
labor easier to obtain.
Manufacturers of bobbins find a ready
market. Turned wooden articles are
moving well. There is a heavy demand
for boxes OF all kinds. Piano back fac
tories report rush orders but find demand
for sounding boards little less active.
Government orders in various lines are
being filled and shipped as rapidly as pos
sible. There Is good sleighing generally
throughout the State but holiday pur-
chases SO far are below normal. Mer-
chants complain Of inability to receive
full orders. Delayed shipments have also
interfered with receipt of goods.
while collections are not up to normal
they are classed as fair and are not con-
sidered any worse than would be expected
under present conditions. Renewals are
asked frequently. Credit curtailments are
being rigidly enforced with view to
work on to a shorter time basis. Coal
shortage Is being commented upon by
manufacturers. So far for the present
mf nth there have been no failures affect
ing mercantile interests, while for the
same period a year ago there were three.
December 8. 1917.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
GRAND LARCENY.
The Charge on Which "Willie" Thomas
Is in Jail.

willie" Thomas Of this city (colored)
has made his departure from the social
life of this city, unwillingly, and is at
present domicied in the COUNTY Jail.
willie" was arrested by the police
department Saturday afternoon on a
grand larceny charge. it being alleged
in the legal paper filed against him by
City Grand Juror Ezra NJ. Horton that
he stole the sum Of 81. besides a check,
the value Of which is claimed to be $40
from the person of Edward Lafont of
Williston. The theft took place, it is
charged. in Sam Bcrginan's lunch cart on
Main street, where Thomas has been
working.
Taken into city court Saturday after
noon, he pleaded not guilty to the
charge. His case was thereupon con-
tinued until the third day Of January,
1918. when n jury will decide the facts
In the case. On account of the man
being charged with grand larceny, his
bail was fixed at $500. and being unable
to furnish a bondsman he was committed
to Jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
FEDERAL FARM LOANS.
Local Association for Chittenden Coun.
~ Farmers May he Organized.

" Farmers May He Organized.
Chittenden county farmers who would
like to secure capital with which to pay
of mortgage or debt; to buy a farm: to
buy more land: to purchase equip
ment fertilizers. or livestock: to
put UP buildings: or otherwise to develop
their property will be interested to learn
that steps are being taken by the Federal
Land bank Of Springfield to organize a
national farm loan association in Chitten-
den county. According to County Agent
- W. Dana of Burlington, both the Farm
Bureau and the Land bank have received
numerous inquiries as to how loans might
be secured from the bank, with the result
that meeting will be arranged at an
early date for the purpose Of forming
national farm loan association. Vermont
now has eight associations and there are
30 In the First Federated Land bank dis
trict. This district embraces the New
England States, New York and New Jer-
sey.
National farm loan associations are or
gaized and run by and for farmers. 9th
ers cannot legally be admitted to men-
bership. Individual farmers can borrow
from the bank only through their local
association. There must be at least 10
applicants in order to organize an ASSOC
CATION but there is no limit to the num-
Der that may join. Each borrower buys
shares In the association to the amount of
hve per cent. Of his desired loan. The
money the farmers pay their association
ior the stock Is turned over to the Fed
erai Land bank to buy stock for the asso-
ciation. In this way the farmers them
serves become the owners and directors
OF the national farm loan associa-
lions and by representations OF
the land banks also. They become In
Vestors as we'll as borrowers. The gov
eminent has not only made the way easy,
put 1t helps the farmers to reap the profits
derived from their own efforts Of borrow
ing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
ROPER WELL PLEASED.
Government Omcial says Vermont
should he Proud Of Extension Service,


F. A. Roper. farm manager demonstra-
tor of the States relations service, Uni.
ted States department of agriculture, is
in this city observing the work Of the
extension department Of the University
Of Vermont and the State College Of Agri.
culture. He Is studying the methods used
there In the farm management demon
stfation department, especially that which
Is taught In the extension schools which
tends to increase production and teaches
farm management principals.
MIR. Roper says Of this work in YER
mont: Extension school business of
farming as central idea Is the business
part Of farming. All other branches are
linked with 1t. There at the school they
bring out the idea of farming AS a busi-
ness throughout the entire course. The
farm manager demonstration of the State
first presents various factors influencing
success In farming. Where available
county figures demonstrate the local APP
plication OF these principles. Then every
other speaker shows that his subject IL
to help increase the farmers efficiency
along particular line with the object
OF making his business more profitable
In this way each instructor shows that
his subject is not alone in the farm busi-
ness, but closely related with the other
manager continues by showing how each
farmer may summarize his yearly BUSH
ness. The practical side is brought out
by the farmer taking a pencil and ARur.
ing out how successful his business has
been for the past year. On the last days
Of the school farmers are shown how to
keel and start simple accounts and they
are also assisted in starting account
books. In some States the poultryman
tries to show that the only way to make
money is with poultry. The crop man
says that crops are the main thing ana
the dairyman that the cows are the essen.
tial enterprise. The extension schools
that are being conducted in this State
have for their object helping the farmer
increase the return for his labor not only
from one enterprise. but from an efficient.
and we'll balanced business Vermont has
'hlazed the trail in her methods &c con.
Quoting extension work. She is setting
good example which other States may
profitably follow Extension Director
Bradlee and Mr.. Tubbs. farm manager
demonstration, and their co-workers are
showing how effectively the extension
service can be used to increase efficient
production in Vermont. 1t is an enter
prise of which the people of the State
can well be proud