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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
CONGRESS GRINDING FAST
Despite Leak Investigation
Progress Is Made With
Legislation.

: Washington. Jan. 1.~-~WhiIo public
interest in congress is ccntcrcd upon
the so-callcd leak investigation, the
legislative machtaery Of both houses
is grinding away and members have
settled down to hard work in an effort
TO clear the decks and avoid an extra
session.
The senate still is considering th'
public Lands water power leasing bill
but it may be side ira clcd any day foI
an appropriation measure. either the
leg islativc or Indian bill.
Hearings on the nominees for tn,
shipping board continue before the
commerce committee. J. r. White OF
Kansas city, one Of the nominees, will
appear before the committee Tuesday
Senator Iat'ollettc Is hurrying bach
from his home in Wisconsin to protest
when the nominations reach the floor
against some of the shipping ideas oI
bernard \. Baker. the Baltimore
nominee.
The Interstate commerce Committe,
Is preparing 10 report on the prcsi.
dents railway legislation program
after holding extensive hearings. The
so called compulsory arbitration
feature of the bills will be modified Il
reported at all, it is understood.
The senate bill for prohibition in tn,
District OF Columbia. passed recently
is about to be considered by the Dis
trict committee of tho house. Scnti
mcnt in the committee Is said to bl
unfavorablc to it unless there Is
provision for referendum vote in tn,
| district House leaders say. however
| there will be a vote on the bill regard
less of what may be the action of tn,
| District committee.
Ways and means committee Demo
| Gratis are studying all the various sug
| Scstions that have been submitted b,
Secretary McAdoo and by members o
! the house for raising revenue to NEE
| the prospective treasury deficit an,
! soon will begin framing legislation.
The weeks program in the house in
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15

eliminate in a classroom, can be modi :
fled by the reader getting light from
a certain position, and the windows
have been placed so as to follow this
idea.
Another feature rs that the tom
peratnre is automatically regulated in
such way that whenever the ther-
momcter registers as high rs 6S de-
grccs, dampcrs are automatically
turned and cool air admitted
Instead of the old time cloak rooms
The children have their wardrobes
right in the classrooms. Along one
side of each of the rooms arc pancled
hlackboards. which, working indie
pcndrntly of each other. can be raised
disclosing commodious lockers. sep
nrated from each other by screens, and
furnishing room for the disposal of tho
wraps of at least two children.
The whole building has been con
structcd with plain finish and Other
fiXings. SO as to be as easy to kccy
clean as possible. The floors are OF
hard wood throughout except in tho
basement were concrete has been used
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
CIVIC FEDERATION
TACKLES BIG JOB

plished in the effort to mobilize the
resources Of the country, the problems
as to whether the interests of the
country can join forces to meet con-
ditions arising from the European war
and the part the United States safely
can play in preventing future wars
will be chief among the subjects dis
cnssed at the seventeenth annual
meeting of the National Civic fedora
ton here on January 22-23, it was an
nounced tonight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
HUNT LOST PAINTING;
ALSO MARTIN BAKER

Great Falls. Jan. 14.--Officials here
have been communicating with Butte
officers today relative to taking steps
to recover an oil painting, SDancers
Have to Pay Fiddler by Charles NJ.
Russell. cowboy artist. and four
bronze models. which have mysterious
ly disappeared following the Butte
Newspaper Artists exhibit conducted
by b. Martin Baker, who, Butte re-
ports say. is not in the city. but has
some checks needing funds to cover.
Mr.. Russell will take such steps as
are required to recover the painting
and models and further action will de-
pend on facts developed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
Investigation Committee Will
Not Recognize Writ of
Habeas Corpus.
FOREIGN OFFICIAL
MAY BE IMPLICATED
Care to Keep Name From
Public Will Be Exercised
by Investigators.

washington. Jan. 14.-Refusal to
recognize a writ of habeas corpus, in
case Thomas w. Lawson should OBJ
tain one in possible contempt PRO-
ceedings against him. and great care
to prevent the name of any represen-
tative of Il foreign government being
publicly dragged into the investiga-
ton of the alleged leak" on Pres-
dent Wilson's recent reacc note arc
among the Plans laid today by sub
committees of the house rules COM
mittce in preparing for resumption to-
morrow of the leak" inquiry. The
whole committee will pass on the
plans at an executive meeting before
the hearings begin.
Mr. Lawson will be called before
list OF written questions a sub com
mittee has drafted for his reply.
Failure to answer will be followed
Immediately by the inauguration of
contempt proceedings in the house
The Questions.
In substance the chief questions of
'Who is the congressman that
told you he had heard cabinet
officer, u banker and a member of
congress Were engaged in a stock
market partnership and had prof
tied by a Ieak?'
What are the names of the
cabinet member, the member Of
congress and the banker?
If citizen of this country,
who is the high official whose
name YOU formerly testified might
be brought into the case if the
name of the cabinet officer were
mentioned?"
Committeeman have no clue to the
identity of the high official" but as
a rumor and gossip have mentioned
the name of a representative of for
eign government with it, they will take
no chances of involving him in a pub
lie hearing.
The Habeas Corpus.
Representative Campbell of Kansas
who was appointed to draft a resolu-
ton touching on the possible habeas
corpus phase of the case. made a care
full study of precedents today and pre-
pared a tentative resolution to charge
that Lawson by his refusal to answer
has obstructed the business of the
house and therefore should be remand
ed to the custody of the sergeant at
arms until he agrees to answer
Several other witnesses including
Chicago and New York bankers are
to be on hand tomorrow and II Law
son should unexpectedly answer the
questions asked him the entire hear
ing may be closed before night. Then
a report upon the Wood resolution to
create a special congressional COM
mittee to Investigate the leak" prob
ably would be made Tuesday. A re-
port must be made not later than
Wednesday by the order of the house.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
CAN'T RE-FL0AT CRUISER
Expert Engineer Says Mil
Waukee Cannot Be Res
cued From Rocks.

Eureka, Jan. 1.-THE United States
protected cruiser Milwaukee, which
went ashore on Samoa Beach near
here early yesterday while trying to
pull off the stranded submarine H-3,
cannot be re-floated. it was announced
here today by J. D. Frazer, expert
mechanical engineer who, at the So
licitation of Lieutenant w. r. Newton,
in command. today made a survey Of
the cruiser.
Frazer, using candles to light the
way and accompanied by Lieutenant
Newton and members of his staff,
made thorough examination Of the
vessel and upon his return to shore
stated there was no chance of floating
the ship He said the stanchions had
begun to give way, which would indi-
cate that the vessel would soon go to
pieces
Work Of salvaging the submarine
was turned over today to q private
concern at a contract price OF $4,000.
The stranded cruiser. whose crew
was taken off safely last night, was
washed further toward shore today
As her hulk continued to fill with
water. hope of salvaging the vessel
faded.
The paymaster of the Milwaukee re-
turned to the ship this morning and
brought off $4,000. Personal effects
of the officers and men also were re-
moved today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
NEW POLICE CHIEF
AFTER VIOLATORS

Chicago. Jan. IA campaign to
stamp out violations of the Sunday
closing Law in Chicago was launched
today by Herman +. Schucttler, re-
Gently chosen chief of police, A squad
of policcwomen, each escorted by de-
tective in citizens clothes. was as
signed to visit suspected cafes. pur-
chase meals and attempt to obtain
liquor. More than a dozen arrests re-
suited.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
Japan Loses Cruiser.

Toxic, Jan. l4.-Thc Japanese battle
cruiser Tsukuba, was destropey .by an
explosion yesterday in the harbor of
the magazine to blow up. 1t is esti- =
mated that more than 100 men were
killed or injured.
One hundred and fifty members o.
the crew of the Tsukuba were killed
and i57 Injured. many of them serious
~. Numerous members of the ships
company were rescued from the water
Most Of the officers of the cruiser
were ashore,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
TRUSTEE COMpANY'S -- -
TRIAL IS ON TODA Y

Helena, Jan. 1.-THE trial OF the
Northwestern Trustee company case,
in which IA defendants are accused of
using the United States mails to de-
fraud, is scheduled to begin here to-
morrow, before Judge George NJ. Bour-
auin. in the United States district
court. Sixty jurors have been drawn
and IS witnesses summoned. It is
thought IL Of the defendants will ap-
pear: three have not been appre-
.hended.
Between two and three weeks prob
ably will be consumed in the trial
The application of several defendants
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15

for separate trials have been denied
and petitions for change Of place Of
trial also failed.
The case will be prosecuted by
United States District Attorney B. X.
Wheeler. assisted by Deputies Homer
G. Murphy and j. II. Baldwin. The
defendants include: w. c. Rae of Red
Lodge. former state treasurer, and A.
NJ. Anderson Of Livingston, former
secretary of state. S. S. Sidebotham
and J. G. g. Wilmot. employees of the
concern, are also among the prominent
defendants. The case has attracted
wide notice and leading counsel of the
state will be engaged.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
Old Scout
Is Buried
Buffalo Bill' Honored BY
Thousands While Body
Lies in State.

Denver, Jan. 1.-THE west today
bade farewell to all that was mortal CT
Colonel William F. Cody, Buffalo
Bill"
From the moment the body of the
scout and hunter was brought into the
state capitol building to lie in state
until 1t rested in the vault of an un-
dertaker to await final burial on the
summit of Lookout mountain, all
honors were accorded to the departed
plainsman.
Two state, governors, lieutenant
governor. officials and representatives
of legislatures from three states, the
United States army. fraternal organ
izations of which he was an honored
member. forner cowboys. the Grand
Army of the Republic and thousands
of men, women and children paid
tribute to the illustrious son of the
prairies.
Colonel Cody's body was brought
into the state capitol building at $50
O'Clock this morning. It lay beneath
the dome Of the capitol, from the flag
pole Of wfich the stars and Stripes
floated at half mast Troopers from
Fort Logan formed lines through
which the people passed. Thousands
of boys and girls.
Family Takes Part.
At II O'Clock the family paid respect
to the coloners memory. In the family
party was Johnny" Baker Of New
Rochelle. n. T., who was with Colonel
Cody in his enterprises for many
years.
Following the family. delegation
of Palestine commandery No. 13.
Knights Templars. from North Platte,
Ncb.. passed the bier. Afterwards
marched delegation of former cow
boys. Goodbye, old pard, goodbye
Bill" some of them said.
The guard of honor at the casket in
cluded delegations from the Colorado
National guard and the Pioneers So
ciety the Elks and the Grand Army of
the Republic. One member Of the de-
tachment from the last named or
ganization came across the plains with
Colonel Cody. He was David Rankin
of Denver.
"1uffaIo Bill"
Colonel Cody's body lay in huge
vNvsnrN nc1, ,nN s.,
and with badges of the Legion of
Honor and Grand Army of the Repub-
lie upon his breast. The casket bore
this inscription:
Colonel William F. Cody. Buffalo
Bill"
An American flag was draped
around the casket The funeral pro-
cession through downtown streets was
led by city policemen. Behind was the
caisson on which rested the casket.
Among the distinguished citizens of
this and other states in motor cars,
were julius G. G'r~ter governor of
Colorado; John b. Kendrick. governor
of Wyoming: Edgar Howard, lieu
tenant governor of Nebraska. The
secretaries of state of Colorado and
Wyoming, Legislative delegations from
Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming and
Elks from Kansas and New Mexico.
Bringing up the rear OF the cortcgc
20 cowboys walked. All had known
Colonel Cody. Two of the cowboys led
Colonel Cody's horse Mckinley"
riderless and with the plainsman's pis-
tolls hung from the saddle horn.
The funeral services were held at
the Elks' home.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
Joyce Issues Statement.

New York, Jan. 14.-Aftcr he had
learned tonight that George w. Norris
of the federal farm loan board had
written to him calling his attention
to the circular sent out by the Ma
tional Surety company of New York,
William B. Joyce. president of the
company, issued this statement:
''The National Surety company,
which is the largest surety company
in the world. and its predecessors have
been engaged in business guarantee
ing the honesty Of people for very
nearly % years.
Not having received letter, I am
only in a position to say that the putt
ting of such an Interpretation upon
the communication was certainly un-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
SNOW BLINDS TRAlNMEN.

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 1.-THE
heaviest snow that has fallen in this
section for years was held responsible
tonight for a rear-end collision here
in which one man was killed and four
injured, two possibly fatally.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-15
Ambassador Erancis Sees
Hindrance in Development
Foreign Trade.
RUSSIAN COMMERCE
CITED AS EXAMPLE
Paris Compact, If Con-
firmed, Threatens Expan-
sion Of Business.

Petrograd, Jan. 14.--Via London
Russia's holiday period ending today
with the new year brought an aus
picious qpickening of interest in Rus
so-American commercial relations
The American ambassador David r.
Francis, returned today from a semi
official visit to Moscow, where a re-
ception was given in his honor BY the
Russo American chamber of COM
mcrcc.
Tho ambassador discussed with
prominent Moscow officials and busi-
ness men methods of developing COM
merce between the two countries.
Amplifying the sentiments expressed
to the chamber of commercc. Mr.
Francis in Il statement to the Asso-
Ciatcd Press and the Russky Sovoc
called attention to growing knowl-
edge and confidence of America in
Russian resources, but said that com
mcrcial relations could only be Sc
curcly established and properly de-
veloped by n greater interchange of
commodities.
Fears Paris Resolution.
America has been selling much
more to Russia since the beginning of
the war than she has been buying"
continued the ambassador, but Rus
sa can produce many things which
1 .t,,,
son why the people OF these two
great powers, whose governments al
ways enjoyed friendly relations, should
not get closer together for mutual
edification and benefit. That end can
not be accomplished, however, if the
principles of resolutions OF the eco
nomic conference of the allies at Paris
last June are confirmed and carried
out.
Ncutrals Also Affected.
These resolutions. while inspired
by the desire to prevent a revival of
economic supremacy, as 1t were. Of the
countries at which the allies are at
war, are at the same time discrimi-
nation against commerce with all neu-
trail countries. many of which have
been supplying the allies with re-
qurements for a successful proseeu-
ton of the war and, In so doing. have
provided much material without which
the allies would not have been as sue
cessful as they have been.
The idea that America has expc-
rienced nothing but benefit from the
war Is mistake, and the charge that
America desires to see tho war con-
tinuc because of the profits she de-
rivcs has 80 little foundation that 1t
| needs no explana ton or defense"
| The ambassador and the whole dir
lomatic corps attended the new year
reception given by the emperor TO-DAY.
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
What the American Negro is Doing.

Announcement of program plans for the
eighteenth annual convention OF the Negro Busi-
ness Mems league contains much of information
that .might'be revelation to some who have
not kept close track OF the progress of this ele-
ment of our citizenship. 1t comprehends list
of activities that shows the colored man to be
pushing ahead in his own sphere with vigor and
success. Capable and competent men of the race
have established themselves honorably in pro-
fessional life and in industrial and commercial
lines and by their own energy have made their
positions permanent These have aided in bring
ing up the more backward of their own race and
thus the problem is being worked out. The
American negro is looking ahead to his own des-
tiny, which runs parallel with~and not counter to
that of the white man. Actual accomplishment
is the best possible test of ability and this has
proven that color of the skin is not, an insur-
mountable handicap in life,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
Jail for the Draft Dodgers.

Provost Marshal General Crowder has issued
the sternest Of orders and it is Jail for the
draft dodgers. These wilfully foolish evaders OF
the law will be hunted out and punished as they
deserve to be. Whatever motive or reason may
have led them to assume the position in which
they find themselves, they were mistaken. Their
attitude towards the war is not involved but re-
fusal to submit themselves as aw-abiding citi-
zens is the offensc alleged against them. No man
has right to set aside the law at his own con-
venience or for his own pleasure. This is one
obligation none are above, The present duty of
the federal officers is imperative for, unless the
orders of the provost marshal be rigidy carried
out, injustice is done to all who did submit them
selves and register. Not many. slackers are to
be found anywhere, but these will now discover
how relentless Uncle Sam is when once he sets
about to overhaul an offender.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
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restore freedom to the tribal group
of the lower Tigrls, which II mas
brought completely under snbjugatioh
as reported in your valued paper: By
allowing our present friend and any
to do such q thing it places America
in a false light and will hamper US
somewhat here at home. And. when
such a wrong is sought to be perpe-
trated, in my opinion. we should take
a firm stand and place oir face
suuarely against it and quickly MAKE
known to the perpetrator, be ne
friend or foe, that we know what we
are ready to spill our blood for. Then
will every citizen in America be al
the back of our government and ready
TO give their last dollar and their
lives for the cause.
WILLIAM LYMAN,
1.-THE tribe referred to as having
been subjugated by England Is one
that has been in arms, lighting the
battle of TurSey on the side OF Ger
many and against the cause for whlch
the English as well as Americans are
arrayed in battle.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
Yes, What's the Idea3

The Bees csrtoonist has, we believe, correctly
pictured the attitude Of the general body OF our
taxpayers in portraying "Mr. Business Man" reg
istering "astonishment" at the proposal of our
new democratic county assessor to double and
triple and quadruple the figures on the tax rolls,
What's the idea of such radical wholesale
boost at this particular time?
What has happened over night to call for
such sudden and violent outbreak, even con-
ceding that personal property valuations have
been made on basis of extreme moderation and
may be properly subject to some increase?
With the certainty that tremendously in
creased tax burdens are to be laid by the federal
government to meet war demands, why should
the taxpayers of Omaha and Douglas county
be picked out to carry all extra load OF state and
local taxes?
The notices that have gone out by the thou
sands are in the nature of invitations to the re-
cpents, if they have objections, to appear before
the Board of Equalization and show cause, and it
may be taken for granted that they will be there
and PROFOUND these questions for themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
The Poor Rich
New York Financial World

Whatever our rich men do is usually ascribed
to sordid and selfish motives.
Our government in the hour OF need of enor-
nous funds for the war, naturally expects wealthy
men and the rich corporations to give more than
their share. But even these moneyed powers have
not millions in cash lying around loose. They
have to fall back on security holdings to raise
the money to subscribe to war loans. They have
actually sold large blocks of bonds and stocks to
come TO the aid of the government, and the pop
ular acknowledgment of this is that our rich men
and corporations have sold securities to buy the
new government bonds, which are tax-exempt, in
order to avoid taxes.
Had they not sold securities in order to make
Substantial subscriptions TO the war loan, they
would have been charged with lack Of patriotism.
Whatever our millionaires are doing, whether
they sell valuable securities at loss or induce
the corporations which they control to sell to the
government copper, steel, zinc and other COM
modities at price reductions amounting to. many
millions, they hardly can expect anything else but
being charged with base motives by the friends
iof the people, and the newspapers, especially the
newspapers which cater to prejudice So interest
on their money and occasionally "roasts" by the
press are the only pleasures they derive from their
millions and billions.