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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-04

Henry Wallace once said. THE meas
ure OF the average crop is the meas
ure of the man who grows it,"
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Clean Up! Clean Up!

A most interested and earnes
number of ladies met at the Comus
with the Central Committe of the
City Beautiful League on Tuesda,
afternoon and planned the clean al
campaign in a systematic manner
preparatory to the State Day, sci
aside for the purpose by Cover
nor Pleasant.
The town as has been the case
before when The Civic Improve
ment Chapter did the work, was
divided into districts and active
committees appointed to take
charge of those in their own n Sigh
oorhood, who will make a house to
house canvas, explaining the OBJ
jet and courteously inviting tn,
cooperation of each and every
clGlZen, White and black IN NatCt1i-
toches.
Of course, all of this has been
planned with the consent of the
Mayor and President of the Board
of Health who are cooperating
most heartily with the work OF
the League and there will be is
sued a proclamation which will
give the Official order, and so as
TO assist as much as possible, wag-
ons will visit every section of the
own on Tuesday and Wednesday
o remove the garbish and trash,
hat the people are requested tc ,
rave ready in boxes or barrel, |
lear their gates so that there will |
De as little delay as possible. Sci
lean up your premises and be
'eady for the wagon.
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same officers to serve another
year: Mr.. Sidney Katie, Presi.
dent; Mr.. Sam Levy, Vice Presi.
dent; Mr.. j. G. Barnes, Secre tary-
Treasurer: NJ. H. Carer, Attor-
ney; R. j. Phillips, 5. H. Hill, A.
E. Ewing, G. K. Payne, A. Wat
son, with the officers, Board of
Directors.
Lesche was called to order Mon
day night with fourteen members
present, when, after the regular
routine, the Forestry Committee
renorted the planting of number
of Live Oak trees, and then
whether or not the club would
take a page in the Souvenir book
that was being prepared for the
National Federation Council meet
ing. to be held in New Orleans in
April, was the principal matter
discussed. Because of the very
high prices demanded for the
privilege, Lesche decided almost
unanimously against 1t, feeling
that if they had the money to
spare, it could be used more ad-
vantageously at home by The City
Beautiful League. The answer to
roll call of current events, brought
Dut a number Of interesting items.
and then the chair was turned
over to Mrs. Roy, who was the |
eader for the evenings lesson, !
which was THE Pretender Per-
;on," by Margaret Cameron, the
story of which was most delight
iully told by Mrs. Roy, while Mrs.
" hlSenhunt gave most ex-
laustive history of the rubber
industry, around which the story
5 built. Miss Traine read a num-
'er of selections which illustrated
he character and customs of Next
ans, and Mrs. Scarbough gave
graphic description of the poems
rom personal experiences while
n a visit to Mexico.
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SALESMAN WANTED - To sell lu-
bricating oil, grease, specialties and
paint. Part OF whole time. Commits
sion basis until ability is established.
Permanent position and wide field
when qualified if desired. Man with
rig preferred
RIVERSIDE REFINING COMPANY
Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleanup Movement

Natchitoches is going to have 6
cleanup movement of its own, lr
advance of that of the state, Mon.
day, being named as noted by the
proclamation of the Governor pub
iished elsewhere.
The first move will be launched
by the children on Friday, due to
the public spirited offer made thru
The City Beautiful League by the
management OF the Amuzu. Every
boy or girl, town or country,
under sixteen years Of age,
will be admitted free to the
matinee given on Friday evening
between 2:30 and 5, who presents
as his passport seven old tin cans.
And we wonder if there will be
room enough in this dandy big
theatre so that all will be able to
see the dandy good show that will
be presented for the special edit
cation of the children, and if en-
ough wagons can be secured to re-
move all the cans, so that the reg
ular habitues will be able to get
oy. Everybody is and should be
interested.
The Birdhouse Contest, for
which prizes have been offered
by The City Beautiful League,
will have its exhibit at the Levy |
Drug Store on Friday and Satur-
day, and the public is cordially in
vited to inspect the work of the
Scout Boys and Camp Fire Girls
On those days.
The attention of our readers is
called to the ad of the Dranguet
Hotel, which appears in this is
sue. The building has been en-
renovated, in ever line, is
'teamheated and has all the mod
I'm improvements and the cuisine
nat is under the personal super
'ision of Mrs. Dranguet who is
loted as a housekeeper, sup.
lies the best of French and Creole
fishes. Transportation to and
rom depot is furnished free to all
atrons.
Heavy trostS and ice with the i,
enuine, roaring March winds fol- +
,wed the rain of Wednesday and >
IearY grey days, changed the =
lmmerllke weather of the pre-
Ious ten days into midvinter.
ne first snow OF the season ;,
Ill Sunday morning but the flakes
ere few and far between ana =
elted before they touched the :
round. 1t is cold but clear al
is writing and great surprise at i.
e difference in temperature in !.
outh and North Louisiana has !,
zen muchly commented upon by h
cent visitors from the lower !,
Irt of the State. :,
The first annual meeting of the q
oppressive Mutual Building and u
Dan Association was hell Tues
y night, and the report of thu y
'cretary-Treasurer came in tht "
ture of great surprise to The u
Cf6u w Tue uOol
nguine, who did not dream it I'll
sslble for any organization t. ~
Ike such a showing ~ the clos, X
its first fiscal year, A dividen, W
8 per cent. wa declared, and ~
lch interesting facts given as t. ~
} business of the association AM .
; capital manner in which it was ~
mayed, which will appear In th, ="
port that will be published il ne
r next issue, SO pleased all pres be
!, who proved their appreciation Gle
unanimously re-electing the 70,
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Classified Ads.
FOR SALE

Dwelling house corner Third and
Lafayette streets, with or without
store building and stable. Seven rooms,
electric lights, water and screened
throughout. Price reasonable and
monthly payments if desired. Apply
10 A. =. EWING. 2-1-l7 If.
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1 s-A-S@ IA .. A1Ouio IVY "
! Marksville, were guests of thei
brother, President V. L. Roy ant
wife, the early part of the week
Mr.. Robert Phillips left Thurs
day evening for Shreveport anc
spent a couple of days in Monroe
before returning home on Monday
morning.
Mrs. NJ. H. Carver and daugh.
ter, Miss Ada, left on Tuesday
morning to join her husband and
son in New Orleans.
SEMMELMAN'S exclusive local
agents for the celebrated cheney neck
wear
The friends of Mr.. P. Rosenthal
of Cloutierville gave him a hearty
welcome on the occasion of his
first visit to Natchitoches after a
long absence in New Orleans
where he was under the care of
physicians during long and te-
dious illness.
After most enjoyable round of
visits to Alexandria, Monroe and
New Orleans, Miss Miriam Lucas
returned Thursday night accom-
panied by Miss EIfreda Bohnstof,
who will be her guest for the next
few weeks.
MIR. M. e. Cunningham joined
the gubernational party in New
Orleans and went to Washington
to attend the Inauguration ard
IN the festivities at
this ceremonial, in tie
Capitol City.
Mines. King and Reynolds of
Little Rock after a ten days visit |
70 Mr.. and Mrs. d. @. Scarbor |
ough, left on Monday for a little |
,ound of visits to Mansfield. |
Shreveport and Texas before re-
home.
The friends of Miss Henri D.
Williams will be interested in
rearing that kilograms have been
oceived from the Touro. announc-
ng that the final operation per-
ormed upon her eyes, Saturday
7as very successful and the spe-
lalists are positive that the trou
lie from which she has beer.
lfferer for many years, has al {
st been entirely conquered. 5
Miss Mary Kate Jack, of Shreyc-
ort, who has been with her ST, I
r, Mrs. NJ. FL. Carver, for the
ast two weeks, left on tuesday !
II Battle Creek, Michigan, where .
le will remain until she entirely !
covers from the attack of mere !
is prostration from which she :
IS been a sufferer for the past
w months. ;.
1t would be we'll for some Of Z
lr business people to bear in
ind that if they want things to i
me their way, they have to let r
N know where they are. i
The attendance at the recital =
riday night given at the Normal I
lder the direction of Miss Wertz, p
IS not as large as the excellent 81
'ogram deserved, but what the y
dience lacked in numbers, it u
ade up in appreciation. u
Miss Sadie Nash entertained N
lie Cinderellas very delightfully."- th
Wednesday afternoon wheI 5h
mes. Brooks and Heron enjoyed N
meeting with the members. re
dainty salad course followed b, OF
memade candies, was served en-
ring the evening. bJ
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PERSONAL
AND
OTHERWISE

DEVoE's FoRECAsT-March St
to 10th cloudy with rain CROWN!
warmer, 18th to 18th clearing, 1871
to 18th cooler weather, 18th coli
and squalfy.
Pink W. B. Corsets at SEMMEL
MANS
Mr.. NJ. Ii. Carver and son lef
for New Orleans Sunday morning
SOC Children's silk stockings at SEM
MELMAN'S
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Lambre spent
few hours in town Monday en-
route to and from CamDti.
Spring tailor made suits, in mustard,
apple green, rose, navy and black S1G
to $25 at SEMMELMAN'S
Representative Phanor Cox of
Vowells Mill spent Saturday in
town.
AS towns grow into cities, land in
creases in value. Buy lot while land
Is cheap. See Hedges.
Mr.. A. A. Fredericks made a
short trip to Monroe and Shreve-
port during the week.
Silk dresses $3.50 up, at sEMMEL-
MANS
Mr.. /. Marcus left on Sunday
for two weeks visit to relatives
in St. Louis and Kansas City.
$3.50 pumps in two styles, mostly
narrow widths $685.. Don't fail to see
these at SEMMELMAN'S
Mrs. j. B. Aswell is spending a
few days in New Orleans this
week.
Young men can make no better in |
vestmen. than in buying building lots |
now. They yield higher dividends than |
bank stock. See Hedges.
DIR. and Mrs. Pratt, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Sandlin of Ward 8 were
among the visitors to town on
Wednesday.
Kimona silk, yard wide, extra good
value at 75c yard at SEMMELMAN'SI
Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Hyams left
for New Orleans on Friday where
Mrs. Hyams is under the care Of
q specialist.
Break your Cold or LaGrippe with
. few doses of 666.
Miss r. Newell has returned
home after an absence of some
length in New Orleans, restored
to good health.
Ladies Silk Underwear at SEMMEL-
MANS.
Mrs. L. Lucas left Tuesday
morning for Alexandria to attend
a wedding that will be celebrated +,
there today.
The lots near the colored public
school and the colored churches are re- [
served for the colored people by the
Jefferson Highway Realty Go. Buy
while they are cheap. See Hedges.
Miss Katherine HOLMAN of Alex @
Rndrla was the week end guest of
her sister who is a student at the {
Normal.
u Pres 'S.gE jnghsms loo yard at SEM :
Mr.. A. E. Sompayrac has re-
,urned after a visit to his daugh-
,er Mrs. Walter Dunckleman al
rinon.
You must have a lot some time Of
'ther. Why not now? See Hedges.
Misses Hazel and May Dugas
# Donaldsonville left for their
lome near Donaldsonville on Sun
lay after a most enjoyable visit to
dr. and Mrs. Elw. Phillips.
9 yards West stickerei SC at SEM
Mrs. Adolphe Katie and daugh-
or. Miss May reached home
thursday night, after a couple OF
'eeks' visit to New Orleans.
White boots, low or high heels at
Messrs. G. Vascocu of Flora
i'd A. Rhodes of Derry who spent
in town, were pleasant
lIlers at this Office.
Mr.. j. s. Dixon Of Powhatan
inc down on Friday night and
TENT several hours in town on
aturday.
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FOR SALE

One or two lots on the west side of
Cypress Avenue, within one block of
the Normal School, and in the most
desirable residence section of the town.
CHARLES V. PORTER.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-03-08

FOR RENT-Seven-room house with
bath and garage, near Normal School
next door to Congressman Aswell.
Apply to James Dey or Charles De-
Blieux.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-03-08

FOX SALE-One share of stock in
the Amuzu Opera House Building.
Make me an offer.
tt J. T. IGLEHART,
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WANTED

To buy Scrap Iron, Metals, Rubber,
Bones, Scrap paper, Magazines, Rags
and etc. Phone or write,
M. KARNOFSKY,
Sibley and Third SITS.
P. s. Will be in town for the next
ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-16
DR.. Wu's Misfortune.

The American public will sympathize
with DR.. WI Ting-fang. Deafness has
obliged him to retire from the Office of
foreign minister at home. he points
out in his letter of resignation the great
disadvantage imposed by the disability
on one in such station.
Ears-and very sharp ones-were
while he had them much to DR.. WI,
both as diplomat and as man. He used
his on all occasions. He acquired the
great body Of his large information by
means Of conversation. While repre-
senting his government in this country
he became distinguished both as talker
and as listener. He excelled in both
roles. He was welcomed everywhere,
and everywhere exhibited an Astounding
and entertaining curiosity.
1t is pleasantly in the circles Of the
deaf that person without cars should
have at least four eyes. DR.. WI has
two good eyes, and puts the allotment
to excellent purpose. But, in the case
Of diplomat, charged with negotiations
and obliged to hold many conferences,
eyes cannot take the place of ears.
Still, though banished from Office and
the conference table, DR.. WI can serve
his country, and doubtless viii do 90,
= b ths pest under moro fsyorable ei1-
W -
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cumstances. He is probably the best In
formed man in China about occidental
thought, customs, aspirations and Per
formances. During his long service in
America he saw the wheels 60 round
and noted how they turned and what
they produced. And no not only made
himself familiar with the occidental or
der, but conceived admiration for much
Of it. Since returning homo he has been
advising his countrymen to study west
ern things and apply all that could b
grated on eastern life and purposes.
And now, moro than ever, this advice
should, and probably will, have weight
China will como under the necessity OF
the change tho world war is imposing
Old as she is and welded to old ways
she will have to adopt new ways and
adjust her affairs to the new conditions
elsewhere. And, in retirement, from his
study, DR.. WI viii be able to offer many
suggestions worthy Of the attention OF
the authorities.
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definitely stated that tho British losses
in the fighting Of the past week have
been relatively slight. Some writer's
have noted the eagerness with which
German soldiers cornered in the dug
outs and trenches surrender. Mention
has been made of tho poor clothing worn
by some of them, an evidence Of de-
terioration in the equipment of the Ger
man force. In today's dispatches is
noted the capture of naval six.inch
gun, suggesting that the German artil-
lery supply is running low and that the
feet is being stripped of its armament
to mako good the losses sustained on
the battle front.
These successive advances by the allies
aiong the western front. with the occa-
sional disclosure of evidences Of Ger
man deterioration in morale and equip
ment, naturally arouse hopes of an early
collapse Of Teutonic resistance at least
in France. But these hopes may rise
too high, may meet with disappointment.
The German tenacity must be reckoned
with. II is certain to be a powerful
factor for proloneing the war. Germany
is not vet beaten. however her plans Of
battle may be disarranged.
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Call to Service.

President Wilson's ringing appeal to
the American people TO do their part
TO win the war is an extension of his
call to arms in the proclamation which
followed the action o. Congress. II de-
fines and emphasizes the patriotic OBJ
legation to universal service.
For those who are best fitted there
should be universal military training
and. TO the extent of the country's needs,
universal service as we'll. But this is
not all of the country's requirements in
It's hour Of obligation TO humanity in
the cause of democracy and freedom.
For all others than those who may join
the ranks in the field or on the sea
there is opportunity for universal serv-
ice in lines that the President now
clearly and forcefully points out in his
address
The spirit of the day is readiness to
serve the country. Millions of Ameri-
cans are asking now what they can do.
The President answers them. He tells
them how to translate their patriotic
readiness into deeds that will count in
the fight, how to contribute to the war
strength Of the nation.
During the first ten days Of Americas
entry into the grea. world war the
thought of universal service has spread
through the country from ocean to
ocean. Through every class of society,
every line of occupation the idea Of gen.
eral contribution to the war cause has
gained force. The President has col
thoughts thus variously expressed in the
first days since the war declaration, and
by giving them universal publicity. with
all the force Of his position and the ef-
fectiveness Of his array of facts and
reasons, has sounded the call to the peo-
pie so that every one Of all ages and
all capacities and all lines of occupa-
ton may learn where lies the path of
duty.
Has " tuc pcOplC
is the most important stroke yet de-
ivered in the battle of preparedness. It
is an inspiration to them all to ''do their
Bit for America. and it puts the coun-
try squarely on the most practical war
basis. The response cannot be ques-
toned. 1t will be prompt and vigorous
tive.
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Pressing Back the German Line.

Na>t front fighting in France contin-
us without abatement, indicating n de-
termination on the part Of the allied
con manders to give the Germans no
chance 20 strengthen their new line OF
defense 10 which they retreated last
month. evidently with the design Of Sc
curing respite from pressure. No
lody knows exactly where the so-called
Hindenburg line was located, save those
engaged in the actual strategic work. In
the British official statements the phrase
has begun to appear, indicating that the
commanders recognize definite line Of
German Entertainments as an objective.
IN the neighborhood of Arras the line
has been apparently broken, and be-
tween st. Quentin and Cambria it has
leen. if not broken, pressed back in a
manner seriously to upset the German
plan.
1t is obviously the design of the al
Led commanders not merely to cause
successive retircments from line to line,
IS from the Hindenburg line to the
Queant-Droeourt line east Of Arras, but
70 tear gaps through the German de-
Tense wide and deep enough to admit a
great force capable Of separating large
sections of the German army. The tax.
ing Of Vimy ridge gave the British domi.
nance over wide extent of plain to
the east and permitted the development
Of lens, the fall Of which is apparently
near at hand. With the fall Of Lens. ii
J. is accomplished. the allies gain con-
fyol Of q large coal mine area and Sc.
cure an advantage in the attack on
Lille. the capture Of which IS one OF
the primary cbjectives OF the push
or the northern end Of the western line
> Emphasis is laid il all the official
statements and unofficial descriptions OF
tho fighting upon the heavy losses IN
prisoners and killed and wounded sus
tSsea b. t1s csenaa1. Il Aas ben
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Taxation and the War.

The ways and means committee will
begin consideration this week Of ques
tons relating to increased taxation
Many suggestions as to finding the
money have been received, and others
are likely. A very largo sum has been
| recommended as necessary.
Congress has appropriated for the
fiscal year beginning July / something
like two billions of dollars. To this the
President would have Congress add two
billion dollars for the same period fol-
equipping the army.
If Congress follows the President in
the matter, large portion Of the money
| thus raised by taxation will be spent
for permanent army plants, such as bar
racks. training camps, drill grounds, and
for temperament plants, such as for.
tilcations, artillery and other things.
Now, as one Of the suggestions runs
is not the sum mentioned very large al
a time when appropriations for general
purposes are SO heavy? The invest
| ments if made will last many years
They will be made largely for posterity
There is, of course, argument in the
| question as to how much money for this
purpose should now be raised by taxa
| ton A smaller sum in the opinion Of
, some well advised and experienced men
would suffice, in the light Of present
economic conditions and what appears
to be Immediately before the country
TAXATION, they think, should not be
pressed too far. An excess Of tribute
Of that kind might retard business de,
| velopment.
Let us have, both in committee and in
the open chambers of Congress, frank
discussion of all points bearing upon
the whole question of both revenues and
their uses. Everybody understands that
the governments needs are numerous
and pressing, and nobody would skimp
the government at this time. But, even
so, all arrangements should be made in
businesslike manner, and with regard
to both the present and the future.
The power to tax is the greatest power
Congress exercises, and should be ex-
ercised at all times with the greatest
care. At this time, with the world in
armed commotion and We on the eve Of
participating, every means of raising
money for governmental purposes should
be closely scrutinized.