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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
THE AIRMAN

In the mid -hcaven. as the gray eagle
scars
On tireless pinions. watching with
fierce eyes
The sunlit valley which bcacnth him
lies,
The oceans weltering waste which
breaks and roars
Against its hoary cliffs, the stream
that pours
Its flood adown the sleeps, the light
that dies
Upon the purple peaks, hte bird that
flies
Westward along the rivers reedy
So. high above the battles thundcrous
din,
The far trenchcd fields, the shattered
ranks that flee
From the flushed foe, the flames grown
pale and thin
Der burning homes, he hangs ex-
pectantly,
Till suddenly on the quarry he would
win
He swoops and strikes for God and
Liberty.
James B. Kenyon in .Harpcrs Maya
zine.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
SOME DAY, PERHAPS.

Hardly day passes without
the disclosures Of l. w. w. plots
and activities. Scores of these
|agitators have been indicted for
conspiracy, aimed at the destruc-
ton of munition plants, shipyards
and war supplies. Hundreds oil
them are in jails in various parts
|of the country for resistance to
the laws. Their crimes range
from violation of the espionage
act to treason in its most dcspic-
able forms.
Yet, while all This is going on,
the head and front of the !. w.
W., William u. Haywood, also
charged with serious crimes, is
at large under bonds.
Truly we are a mild, good-na-
tured and casy-going people!
Probably We shall continue that
way while there are politicians
with pulls that reach into the Of
fees of prosecuting attorneys,
and to the bench of elected
judges. II the war lasts long
enough, the Whole country may
be placed under military author
ity, and then we will have an OPP
portunity to observe what our
nation is really capable of doing
in war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
SENATOR WALsHs HEALTH.

We guess that Senator Walsh
pauses at the nineteenth hole OF
the links for a chuckle. when he
thinks OF the anxiety in certain
quarters as TO his health.
DIR. Lanstrum, grave and Sc
riOus man, receives bulletin of
the senator's condition before
arising each morning and hourly
bulletins during the day.
Representative Rankin has a
private wire from Washington
TO the senator's hotel with a re-
liable messenger at the other
end.
Governor Stewards secretary
has orders to interrupt any con-
ference in which The governor
may be engaged when news ar
rives OF "a change in the sena-
tors pulse.
United States District Attorney
Wheeler has gone to California
TO see whether it is necessary 10
refit the senatorial toga TO his
knight-like form. We hope that
ho returns with a can tied 10 him
There are others engaged in
polishing lightning rods for use
in the event of the senator's dcci-
sion to rest upon well-earned
hOnOrs.
Meanwhile we extend to the
senator greetings and good
wishes, along with the hope that
he will soon return to his duties
q eshingt0n in restored health
and with cheerful mind.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

The hopeless governmental chaos
in Russia makes it increasingly
difficult for the allies to get Ger
many out of that territory. Before
long, we may anticipate that she
will have established series Of
governments as in Poland, all un-
der her suzerainty. Then the
question will arise as to whom
Germany shall turn over her au-
thority when the allies ask her 10
move back. Under these condi-
tons Germany, as we have OBJ
served, would sacrifice nothing
and would gain q good deal by re-
firing from France and Belgium
restoring Alsacc-Lorraine and
giving Trieste to Italy, while Aus
tria took off slice Of Russia.
Under this status, she would not
have won what she started to win
namely, the world; but she would
have acquired a new unit, and
have opened routes to further
cOnquests in the east.
All Of this results from a
change of the Russian people
from an autocratic, but an cstab-
lishcd government, to a complete
ly hopeless and helpless disor-
ganizatiOn, so loose that it would
be travcsty to call it q govern
ment at all.
1t is certainly terrible lesson
to wcak-minded people who are
prone TO listen to loud-mouthed
scatter-brained dcmagogues, OF
which the most familiar type in
our own country is the !. w. w.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

II is not too early TO clean the
test tubes and microscope and re-
fill the acid bottle for the forth
coming fall campaign. Every
candidate for office must be sub
jected to a most rigid and search
ing examination as to his loyalty.
All entrants who do not assay full
proof must be discarded. Whether
they are Democrats or Republic
cans or Socialists, is Of secondary
consideration.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
Marvellous Women of France,
Who Toll, Suffer and Smile
Because Of Them the French Held the Huns Back Until
England Arrived and Will Hold Until
America Gets There

five years. she had comfortable home,
she was very happy.
The war broke out.
Her husband was one Of the first
to fall In defense OF her and the other
women of his country; and she had
no children! She is glad OF one thing,
however.
She has proved to have particular
talent for the position she occupies, a
losition which ordinarily only an ener-
getic young man could fill: and that
releases another soldier for France!
She smiles beautifully. this woman IN
the bank.
We had some official business to
transact with another capa Bile woman In
one Of the government bureaux.
She was particularly pleasant
woman. who put herself out tremen-
dously to make everything convenient
for us. No time or trouble was too
much, and. no matter how often 1t
Was necessary to bother her. she met
US with cheerfulness which was al
most gaiety.
We became quite well acquainted
with her. She showed us q picture
OF her three little children. Beautiful
frhfldren! She showed us a doll which
she was dressing. In her odd moments.
for one Of them who was to have q
birthday soon. She was especially
Joyous about little silk handbag she
WAS knitting for the doll.
Something was said just then con-
cerning the war. We have never seen
a more startling change in coun-
Itenance. A glaze dropped over the
sparkle OF her eyes. and they seemed
npmbly staring at some far-off terrible
| thing; ier face paled into grey. her
lips became blue. and her voice, a
voice ordinarily full OF yivacity.
dropped to that duh. even. colorless
monotone in which all French tragedy
| is expressed.
This woman had not one male rela-
tive left! She has given much to
France. yet she adds the gift OF half
her income!
Think OF II! A vast army OF be-
reaved women. millions OF them, every
! ono from the highest to the lowest do
ling something with all her strength to
help win the war. bearing their burdens
of grief with a courage SO sublime that
they can still smile:
Small wonder that all who are priv
LEGGED to know her should glorify the
| courage and the sweetness of the mar
velous woman Of France.
BECAUSE OF her. France held back
the Germans until England arrived;
because OF her, France will hold the
French share OF the line until Amer
lea arrives; because Of her. the beau
:tifal tri-color viii again ny over every
foot of soit which - rightfully French!
II Germany were to succeed in the
unbelievable arrogant dream which is
f'noW known to the world; Ii she were
to sweep like q devastating blight
t1hrough France. and conquer England,
and. deaolate the seas with her subma-
rineS dnd land mighty invading force
iOse american soil: II she were to Haunt
net despotic emblem above the cities
kard villages OF the Atlantic coast
states and destroy or hide from sight
@kfrys American nag and compel sa-
flute and obedience to the. rcd, white
tkSAG black OF Hohensollsrn piracy; IL
then. aftsr the sacrifice Of the lives OF
countlA1q mtllione q eur bsayest and
- - - snop&lln& teuHn
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
~ GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER
AND LILLIAN CHESTER, .

Copyright. 1918. by the Newspaper
Enterprise fsAssociation.) =
Paris. Feb. est was the sort OF
night into which you wouldn't push "a
hyena! We emerged from the restan-
rant, warm. but shivered instantly the
door revolved up into sleety snow.
A high wind. sharp and raw; ankle
deep slush! There were vehicles In
the street. taxis and cabs; they only
did one thing; went by at top speed.
casting Wide curving winrows on each
side of them: not one would stop in
response to the most frantic of signals
tho most commanding or the most be-
seeching Of voices and the wet raw
wind whistled round and round. The
very thought Of getting from there to
anywhere. on foot, was enough to con-
geal the marrow In ones bones!
Out of the dimnoss came shufflinH
something which seemed to have no
particular form or shape. but we knew
1t to be q person because 1t was
coughing violently. 1t stopped for n
moment as 1t came opposite. and sur.
veyed us inQuiringly, then shuffled to-
ward US. -
I'm taxi?' inquired the voice which
had coughed. %
A woman! A saWed-off women, not
ever five feet high. bundled in a man 4
rough coat, little basket CT withered
violets on her arm.
II hon foa l,S l.,
the snow, and passionately fond OF
shivering on this. our favorite bask-
ing place. even then we would have
been impclled to order taxi in re-
Spouse to that powerful appeal SO our
string OF ''oui's" was most enthusiastic
The woman only stopped to set down
her basket and to give one twist to
the knot Of hair on the back of her
head--it presented the illusion OF
whirling. there were so many centrif-
ugal ends radiatins from it--and away
she went! s
In about two minutes she came back,
riding on the step of that taxi, and her
face was fairly luminous with its smile
o. exultant triumph! A poilu's wife.
this woman. with five little children to
raise. and one Of them. the middle one.
Desirec. always needing medicine; and
everything so high. and the government
allowance of pollu families so small.
Marie and Therese are more FORUM
ate. for the burden Of providing for
their families Is not so difficult. They
secured their husbands jobs! .
Tho first time wc met them we thought
they were men. from their caps and
their coats and their thick boots, and
the fact that they were pushing heavy
street. cleaner carts through the slush.
They were laughing and joking with
each other. their broad faces red with
the tang Of outdoor exercise: and 4
was not until they stopped to let "
pass on the crossing. and answered.
our friendly thanks with their smil@B
those wonderful smiles OF the wouf-
en- Of France-that we knew them f(r
women,
But Marie and Therese are thorough.
~ feminine In their hopes, which are
neat ~ pin. just a. they were bsfo1e
the war when these women had MOTH.
tne e e but keep them -.
RsNN4 NJ e 80 spgyaW3uft the 1gdndn
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

While our boys in the trenches
are writing farewell letters be-
fore the big spring campaign
opens, the baseball players are
moving to the training camps for
the forthcoming offensive on the
diamond. We do not know why
men fitted to play baseball are
unable to qualify for service
abroad. Perhaps that is war
secret.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
HE HUNS TAKE A TRICK.

We do not believe that the
Kaiser, il his widest dreams OF
world dominion, could have pre-
djcled the recent turn Of affairs
u Rliasia. The further that move
n9eut goes, the more favorable il
locks for Germany. We do not
1nean that the Germans will
e war more readily,
er, that il adds immense
s
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
wARPLANE's RECORD FLIGHT.

try aerial record was recently made
when a British bombing plane was
driven from England to base in the
Mediterranean. distance of about
1000 miles, in thirty-Vne hours OF ac-
tual flight, says Popular Mechanics
The trip was undertaken in order &c
execute an attack in the vicinity OF
Constantinople. Six men were carried
and the distance was covered in q se-
ries OF eight flights. Rainstorms and
strong winds were encountered part Of
the time. One stretch OF the trip con,
sasted OF . 3eo-lnlle drive ovoe geoan.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

big business" Of course, is re-
sponsiblc for the arrest of Town
ley. big business" is after
Wheeler. big business" is per-
scouting Crum. We hope that
"big business" will keep busy UNI
til all of the scrpents OF disloy-
atty and their sympathizers and
aids have been rounded up for
the period of the war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
ING THE CONSUMER.

Trade commission into the
&fs Of the Chicago packers
their relations with the gov
1Ilnent has revealed enough to
ke Il worth while. Indeed, the
4heF it goes the more neces-
A1Se ~ seems. The utter disre-
e2rd Of public interests and the
scanning avarice Of the packers al
A hour when the country is
fighting for its life has been
shown quite conclusively by the
letter files which were seized by
Nh. Heney before the hearing
was resumedsat Chicago.
I'VE think the prices should be
as high as the consumer will
stand" writes Attorney Creigh
for Cudahy & Co., when the
matter of fixing the maximum
prices was proposed, Swift has
q good man at Washington
2 Mr.. Heney tells us that there
are q half dozen "dollar-a-year
men" at Washington who are on
the salary lists of some of the
packers, receiving on an average
Of $4,000 during the year. Let
tiers showed that the packers
were very influential in getting
appointed TO government posi-
tions, men friendly to them. II
was also discovered that they
knew OF coming events in the
food administration well in adj
vance Of government announce
ments.
One Of the advisors OF the food
administration, f. O. Heyl, was
q high-salaried employee of Libby,
Mcneil and Libby. The director
Of the division of poultry and
eggs, and perishable markets is
OH employee Of another subsidiary
firm.
II ought 10 be plain that with
their own employees working with
the food administration, the way
Of the packers would be easier in
making the prices "as high Us the
consumer will stand"
The extent to which the pack
ers dominate the political and fl
nancial life of Chicago is not gen.
orally known. One of the Morris
family is even in the diplomatic
service, representing our govern
nent in Sweden, although he
probably never sawecvur"a diplo-
matte uniform before he was ap-
pointed. He maintains his place
because Of large contributions to
the last national and Illinois state
campaigns, and through certain
relations with United States Sem
ator Lewis, which would be in
teresting, if revealed to the pub
lie.
We hope that the Federal
Trade commission will continue
this investigation until the whole
scandalOus mess is fully nncov-
cred. 1t is very necessary war
time work, and should be cspc-
cially interesting TO our farmers
who have been robbed by these
wolves OF the Chicago stockyards
for many years.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01
I'm.

Il don't believe any one has yet dc ;
cided II the world Is flat or round.
remarked the club gossip. "Now. Tor.
ties. ole fellah. what Is your opinion: ~
Neither" gruntled Jortlee.
"What?" screamed the gossip.
whatever do you think II Is then p
Crooked" said Jortles. n he sadly
fingered humps Of emptiness In his
pockets.-ideas.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

From czarism to kaiserism is
certainly a leap from the frying
pan to the kettle Of boiling lard.
Life is gamble for the poor Rus
SLAMS, these days, with more than
the usual percentage in favor OF
the dealer.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

Ambassador Francis is keep
ing one eye glued on the train
board. II No. AZ for Pckin is more
than an hour late, the ambassa-
dor may have a chance to learn
German from the advance agents
of kultur.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

We hope the teachers and fol-
lowers of the gospel OF monroe
sistance, have learned enough
from the Russian situation to
cause them to pigeon-hole their
philosophy until after The war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

The SOUTH American states
should buAch their revol!s if they
wish to git the news on the firsl
page in these times.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-01

It is npjto the japanese to stop
the eastern end OF the forward
init Gott't movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-11
Promoter Col, Miller Decides Public
Sentiment of Country Is
Against It.

CHICAGO. May 11.-Col. J. c. Miller,
manager of the proposed heavyweight
championship fight between Jess Willard
and Fred Fulton on July 4, last night
called off the bout because he found pub
lie sentiment opposed to it.
Both Willard and Fulton have been
notified of his decision, Col. Miller an
nounced Willard, in statement issued
last night, declares that he will abide by
Miller's decision. Fulton who is in Cali
fornia. was notified by telegraph.
Finding public sentiment In opposition
to the proposed world heavyweight cham
pionship between Champion Jess Willard
and Fred Fulton on July ~ Col Miller
said, in his statement, Il have called off
the bout.
1T was my first effort in the promotion
of a boxing contest, and on my part 1t
was sportsmanship that prompted my
efforts l went into it simply for the pur-
pose OF staging a championship. and were
it not for the fact that sentiment is
against it. due to the war. ! am certain !
could have staged the contest as l had
planned"
Willard. in announcing his purpose to
abide by Miller's decision. says that he
is ready to fight any time public scnti-
ment indicates that there should be
championship battle. His statement fol-
lows:
AT the solicitation of Col. Miller l
agreed to re-enter the ring to defend my
title against Fred Fulton on July 4. 1
was under the impression that the public
demanded that I fight, so consented.
Now. however. it seems that conditions
have changed and that the public doesn't
want me at battle. I have placed the
matter of matching me up to Col. Miller
entirely. If he has called off the bout
shall abide by his decision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-11
Won SEYDLER is BLAMED
FOR PARLIAMENT DELAY
Failure to Open Austrian Body De-
clared to Be an Official
Expedient.

Postponement of the opening of the
Austrian parliament until May IS is
merely an exped!ent of President of
the Council Won Seydler, says a diplo-
matte dispatch from Zurich today. in
commenting on the gravity of the Aus
trian political situation.
The action. continues the dispatch.
in no way modifies the threatening
character of affairs. for cit appears
urgent that the chamber should re-
sumo it's labors, the budget must be
voted and the food situation is so diff
ficult that deputies can only meet the
present exigencies by making conces-
sions, district by district Finally, the
financial situation is full of danger. as
the issue of paper money has been
made in such proportions that cries of
alarm are heard on every side"
The CZechs and the JuSo- Slavs have
combined, the dispatch says, and are
following distinct separatist policy.
The account of the crisis adds:
I'm Bohemia. in Syria. in provinces
of the Adriatic anti-German agitation
has attained great proportions. The
Poles have separated since the Cholm
affair. and the socialists and national
lists have left the Polish Club. The Bo-
hemians cannot form sustaining
group and will only support the minis
Try if solid guarantees be given them
AS for the German parties. they have
behind them a population exceedingly
indignant with the Slavs. and who de-
mand the pure and simple Germaniza-
ton of Austria. Nevertheless, as they
realize the folly of such a policy. the
German deputies are trying rather to
Czechs. which the latter categorically
refuse to make"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-11
THEY PICK WAR CLOUD |B|G FIGHT CALLED OFF
Walden Winner Likely to Go to Post
a Favorite in the
Derby.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 11.-Ten Of
American turf. the pick of seventy
nominations. are carded to go to the
post this afternoon at Churchill Downs
in the forty-fourth renewal of the his
toric. Kentucky derby. now the Oldest
classic in the world since the suspen-
sion of racing last year in England.
The race is at a mile and quarter
and is worth approximately $4,000. of
which the winner will get about
$4,000. making it the richest event OF
the year. OF the remainder, purse.
$4,000, goes to the horse running
second, 81 900 to the horse finishing
third while the fourth horse saves his
stake. OF the ten entrants. nine are
colts. the only flly being viva Amer,
lea and she is regarded as doubtful
starter. All will carry III pounds ex-
cept Viva America. with 112. and Elk
terminator. with ia up.
The latter horse today was substitute
ed by his owner. w. S. kilmer, for Sun
Briar. who was Withdrawn. Sun Briar
had been making disappointing show
ing in his training. and in one start at
Lexington finished in the ruck.
a. X. Macomber's War Cloud probably
rules favorite. with Lieut.. X. ID. Alex
ander's Escoba second choice. The
former won the Walden last year at
Pimlico. Sewel Combs, Lucky b. Amer
lean Eagle and Viva America. If she
starts, all will come in for a heavy
play James r. Clark. Aurum, Jim
lettering and Exterminator. the other
entrants. however, will receive atten-
ton from the public.
The prospects for the race are that
il will be one of the most open in the
history of the event. and great crowd
is expected to be on hand
Barring more rain the prospects are
good for favorable racing conditions.
This morning the track was little
heavy. but it appeared that with favor
able weather conditions it would dry
out enough to be at least fairly fast by
most time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-11

they reached the river. and it was due
to information impaired by John
Schroth that they succeeded in locating
the big fish.
n L. Pulliam and Fred Eberly were
on the river most Of the day. 1t was
not until late in the afternoon. how
ever. that they landed string of big
perch.
And big rocknsh hung about our
Pulliam. Il tried my best to get 1t
but failed"
Seven enthusiastic anglers motored
to Benedict for the week end and parti-
cipated in a catch of hardheads and
cells. They were Daniel ]. Murphy
Walter D. Nolan. NJ J. Mccarthy
Joseph Herbert, E. ]. McGolrick. John
Heyle and j. j. DAILY.
They were on the river early in the
morning and again after breakfast
and succeeded in landing a string OF
hardheads. being among the frs
Washington anglers on the river this
season. The party reached home be.
fore shutdown.
Detective Harry Evans. Mrs. Evans
and their son Linton enjoyed a week
end trip to Piney Point.
Just went down to look 'em over.
said the detective. but couldn't helI
trying my hand at the game"
Fishing a short distance from the
shore, the detective sportsman landed
three rockfish. He was told that
hardheads had not reached that part
Of the river, so far as the fishermen
knew, although plenty of them have
been caught in nets some distance
above the resort.
Ben Hessler and Charlie Porter were
on a week end outing on the river be-
low Chain bridge They went there
expecting to land a string of perch
and were happily surprised at being
able to return with a catch of three
fish.
Lester Whitmire surprised himself
on a recent outing by catching turtle
that weighed fifteen pounds. AL Bue-
cheler, his companion, is laboring I'M
der severe handicap this season be-
cause his launch, Bud, was demolished
by the ice several weeks ago.
Anglers this week landed many large
yellow perch fishing in Little river
1t is said fishing has been much better
there this season because OF the
change made in the channel by the
ice foes.
Louis Perron and Edward Ford were
on the river ono afternoon this week.
They succeeded in landing three rock
fish in addition to a string Of perch.