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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
COURT HOLDS ARMY
OFFICER FOR TRIAL
Crutchfeld Questions Right of
= the Military to Usurp"
Power of Civilians.
CASE SET FOR TODAY
CASE SET FOR TODAY
Protests By Hiram NJ. Smith
on Behalf of Government
Fails to Gain Release
of Lieutenant.

In the face Of vigorous protests by
Assistant T.. 5. District Attorney
Hiram Nj. Smith, who appeared I'M
der instructions from federal officials,
Polics Justice Crutchfeid yesterday
declined to release Lieutenant w. K.
West. who had been arrested by Rich
mond policemen in a raid on room
ing house Mr Smith explained to
the court that Lieutenant West was
at the place in pursuance of military
orders.
This town is not under martial
law" announced the court, and
would like TO know by what authority
the military can come here and
usurp the power OF the civil authori'
ties,
At first, Crutchheld insisted that
the trial should he postponed until
next Wednesday, but later consented
to Nave the bearing this afternoon al
4 O'Clock. II he still insists on tryins
the lieutenant, the hearing may be
closed to the public.
NV smith made II clear that the
government is seeking no issue with
the state authorities. All of u.s." he
said, are interested in seeing the
law enforced" He denied emphau.
caliy that the military authorities
were seeking TO supplant the proper
functions of the local police.
1t appears that all OF the persons
arrested in the raid with Lieutenant
Smith came TO Richmond with hin
and worked together in the under
taking to which Lieutenant Smith hat
been assigned.
In the colloquy in court. Common
wealth's Attorney Wise declined Il
suggest what the court should do with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21

clares that for several days during M
captivity he was subjected to crusltiea
and indignities by German oi1icern,
non-commissioned officers and pyiv.
ates.
Donahue does not believe the Ger.
mans are influenced by the junkera
or militarists. but says every one IN
Germany hates the Americans ana
all are eager to smash the United
States army.
He told the following story to-
day:
II attacked with our boys ana ran.
into lot of Fritzes. Ono Of them
hit me on the head with his rife hiatt
and when / recovered ccnscjousaeoa
he took me before an oficer. Evory
one 1 passed along the road kicked,
jeered and even spat At me-
The oficer asked me how many
divisions we had over hera I eaiA
thirty. He didn't believs ma. =
guard watched me all night hong. ~
day break he gave me an axa anl
without breakfast had - cut =
for machine guns. s
IT was working close to to 1SNaA
lines, and American machine glo0 -
let's whistled past me for fair8 3sAA1
to work all night When I t4t02 q
sleep the guard would kick No III
I'd resume by brush cutting. $3.50
three Germans disguised In AmArtcAa
uniforms. Finally the guards nAVo
me black bread and thin s0vDS III
couldn't get any coffee. E
Afterwards dug trenches ~ hpxS
Germans-two and three desp YoNl
Finally, one night found my guaf4
sleeping. hit him over tho Aead
with my pick axe. He never uaapod.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
WAR SAVING STAMPS
GET BOOST TONIGHT
DR.. Isaac J. Lansing, Noted
Orator, to Address Mass
Meeting at jefferson.
A REPRESENTATIVE BODY
Many Leading Richmonders
Will Help Patriotic Dem
onstration With Their
Presence.
A REPRESENTATIVE BODY

The great war savings drive con-
Quoted from the headquarters of the
national war savings committee for
Richmond, of which Henry L. Itch
ford is director, will reach an inn
portant climax with the arrival here
today of DIR. Isaac j. Lansing. the dis
tinguished orator and authority on
political economy. who will be the
principal speaker at the patriotic
demonstration and mass meeting to
be held tonight at $40 o'clock in the
Jefferson Hotel auditorium.
All arrangements for the mass
meeting have been completed by the
special, pledge drive committee.
Colonel Andrew j. Gray. chairman.
The monster meeting will be under
tons engaged in war work in this
city. Nothing has been left undone
to insure the success of the occasion.
DR.. Lansing,s' subject will be 1.-The
Perils of Premature Peace" II
was announced $or the first time last
night by Rev. DIR. II. d. c. Maclach-
Ian. chairman OF the publicity COM
mittee. DR.. Lansing will discuss in
cidentally the great nationwide war
savings stamp campaign.
Seated on the stage will be the most
representative body OF Richmond's cit
liens assembled since the country en-
tered the world war. Governor West
moreland Davis. Mayor George
Ainslie. several bishops and ministers
of every denomination, together with
professional and business men. and
representatives Of organized labor will
form this notable group.
DIR. Lansing will he presented to
the audience by Royal f. Cabell and
brief speeches VIII be made by
Colonel Andrew J. Gray. william I.
Dabney, f. Milford Crutchheld and
others who have actively participated
In tho current drive.
Writes TO Employees.
Director Ltchford has enlisted
practically every large employer OF
labor in Richmond in the great work
in which his committee is now en-
gagged. To each of these he forward
ed last night the following COM
munica;.on.
The president OF the United States
has issued a call for small mass meet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
WAR DECLARATION
|. ON TURKEY IS HELD
UP By Mr.. WILSON
Will Await Outcome of
Investigation Of the
Tabriz Incident.
RESTRAINING HAND
Presidents Reasons Are
Conveyed to Congress
Through Secretary
of State l-ansing.
RESTRAINING HAND

Washington, June 20.--PendinR
complete Investigation by the state de-
partment into the TabrfE incident
President Wilson has laid n rest train
ing hand ON congress. i'm which BODY
there is growing demand for an
immediate declaration of war against
both Turkey and Bulgaria.
Through Secretary of state Lansing.
who appeared before the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations. the prssi-
dent Is said tn have conveyed vital
reasons" why the government should
not act I'm prscipitate fashion.
As 10 what these reasons were there
WAS much secrcy observe, although
several members Of the committees
of war declaration. insisted that they
were not altogether satisfied that the
government should delay. IL was gen
orally agreed, however. that congress
would not act until the president gave
the word and unless In his Judgment
such action was advisable
Today formal requests were ecnt by
the state department to both the Swrd >
ish and Spanish governments to OBJ
of the reported sntxnre Of the Ame1i-
can consulate At Tabrtz and the sack
ing of the American hospital.
The course Of this government VIII
undoubtedly he governed In Large
measure by the extent % which thcae
reports will N tho responsibility for
the outrage. II WAS emphasized Agnan
today that II II n shown that Turkish
military authorities, part Of the Turk
ish army that advanced on TAbrix were
responsible. IL would be difficult tn
avoid a declaration Of war.
Question Of Bulgaria
Whether even then Bulgaria would
be formally included within the list
OF Americas enemies will probably de-
10 withstand the growing pressure
from Capitol Hill as well as from the
allied governments which are con-
WINGED that Bulgaria In playing a
double game with the United States
and that the Bulgarian legation In this
city Is the center of menacing intrigue.
Following the visit of Secretary
day, Chairman Hitchcock of that body
said
1T will@he necessary to learn the de-
tails. We do not know whether the
acts were committed by authority OF
the Turkish government or by a mob
and obviously upon those facts would
the committees decision be based.
The Bulgarian situation is OF
course different from the Turkish.
against Bulgaria would be that She is
fighting Greece. Recent events in
BULGARIA., including the shake-up in
the ministry. indicate that country
is growing FESTIVE under German con-
troll. 1t would be an unfortunate step
10 absolutely antagonize Bulgaria. II
she We're approaching a move toward
the allies"
4, Senator King, Of Utah. author of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
Red Cross Nurses
Get High Praise
Advance Guard OF Americas women'x
Army Of Highly Trained and
Efficient Composite.

London. June 2o-High praise for
the advance guard of Americas 'wo-
mems army comprising thousand
Red Cross nurses already In France
and England was given today by Lady
Ampthili. head of the 'vads," which
Is the popular name for all members of
the volunteer aid department.
She said. so far the American women's
contribution has been comprised by
highly trained and efficient nurses.
predict as stirring deeds of heroism
and seff-sacrihce from them as my ex-
perience with the English girls behind
the lines has shown me.
THE thrilling story of six girl am
hulance drivers in France who have
been awarded the military croas has
Just reached me. They were ordered in
move the wounded from a field hospital
to the rear IN ambuiances The only
way out was through a German bar
rage They drove through II undaunt-
ed at breakneck speed. shrapnel whist
ling and bombs bursting all around
them. They got through safely.
whenever there Is a call for yoIun-
teers to give desh or blood needed for
delicate operations on wounded soldiers
there Is a hearty RESPONSE from the
American nurses. As regards the ques-
tion Of bringing American women
chauffeurs. cooks and stenoRraphers
who are unframed in hospital work,
over TO France and England, that de-
ponds on the transport \ situation.
should there be enough ships over
and above the soldiers needs available
for this II max be tried later.
England stiil has a great women's
army to draw from, English women
enthusia stically responded to the call.
From practically every home there
came a mother or daughter TO Join.
Girls OF the highest families In the
land dropped all social frivolities to
drive ambulancss and trucks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
Grand Jury Report
Looked For Today
Recommendation May BE Compre-
hensive and Work May BE Out
lined for Future Jury.

General interest centers upon the
expected report OF the grand jury this
morning. This inquisitoriaf body has
for three weeks been investigating the
illegal liquor. gambling and vice con-
ditions prevailing in Richmond. Near
ly 100 with eSses have been heard. and
testimony Of every grade of responsi-
bility has been adduced.
1t IL believed that several indict-
mont will be returned. and that al
exhaustive report will be presented the
court. in which recommends tions will
be freely made as to the most approv-
ed methods of handling the serious
questions, which the jury has con-
sidered.
The principal phase OF the report.
1t 10 believed will bear upon the liz
uor question. and suggestions for 40
ton viii be made for the guidance
OF a future jury.
Many suggestions concerning the
vice and gambling situations win be
offered. 1t Is believed the report that
policy Is being largely conducted hers
will receive some attention. There
seems to be no doubt that such gamb-
ling Is going on In Richmond. The
police court records show that ..bout
twenty-five convictions have been Aad
within the past six months. 1t In said
that policy il conducted about az con-
sistently as craps and skin" among
the colored population. The para
phernalia OF policy shop may be
carried around in a mans pocket, II
ia said The game can be started at
any time. and at any place. Whether
these points have been told the Jury
il conjecture, but it Is believed that
some OF the witnesses who testified,
were in position to explain this fas-
cinating game.
It was reported that the jury would
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
Facts Given Out By Bishop
Cannon Flatly Contradict
| Colby's Opinion
MINERS, TOO, LIKE LAW
Workmen in Coal Fields More
Prosperous and More Reg
ularlv Employed With
out Liquor.

Washington. D. c., June 2o.-Addi-
tional testimony to the effectiveness of
prohibition in Industrial centers was
today presented by Bishop James Cam
non. Jr.. of Richmond, Va, chairman
Of the Legislative committee of the
Anti Saloon League of America who
tonight issued the following statement
relative TO the charge made before the
senate committee on agriculture that
wartime prohibition would result in de-
creased efficiency on the part of ship
yards workers.
Hon. Josephus Daniels. In his Off
eial capacity OF secretary of the navy,
authorizes, me to say that since the
adoption Of prohibition the. efficiency
OF the worKmen in the navy yards at
Portsmouth Va. Charleston. S, C.. and
Bremerton Wash. has increased de-
cidedly, and the output of work has
Continued on Second PGge).
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
SOLDIERS CAUGHT
IN MIDNIGHT RAID

As the result of raid OF the"resi-
dence. 7os East Marshall street last
night. occupied as q rooming house by
Mrs. Lucy White. eight names were
placed on the docket at First police
station. Three of the men arrested are
Camp Lee soldiere-Harry Weaver. J..
J. Kelly and G. German. with them
was j. Chin, a chauffeur. Besides
Mrs, White, three women--Mary Davis.
Louise Wilson and Mrs. Mamie Fields
were arrested.
The raid was conducted by Police.
man Lumpkins, of The First district
The case will be heard in police court
this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
AMERICAN LEGIONa \
STREAMING Across

London, June 20--Prenier Hu9AnG
of Australia speaking ~ the gWA1& A
the British Empire union. said ~
address tonight: iSEaS
There are streaming Over n a4Ik
creasing numbers ths logion0 ex0q
America. 1 have come through Amer
lea and have seen sights that 1ftr404
my heart, Thousands and ten f0f A4G3
sands Of men Of great phyaiauA FN
Lutte men supremsly condAsnt, pAGMk
to night. Hundreds Of thcueaMoo
them are now IN France. s
Tho struggle II critical. INT ~
coming help win beesubs<A14inkaG
cient. nay. overwhelrninG. ss,s &
These men do not dreaQ
! 1t weuld tear their heart n
to thsnf of vAAce. n 49,
now speak q - Milll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21

A London dispatch late last
night quoted the Vienna Arbiter
Zeitung. chief Austrian Socialist
organ. as saying the capitals
bread supply will be exhausted
in two days. The paper draws a
pitiful picture of what is happen
ing:
There comes a tap at the door.
A little girl and boy are outside.
tiny. pale, and thin as shadows.
They shrink into corner. fear
in their eyes. Asked what they
want, they say with timid voice,
Please give us a small piece of
bread
They knock at many doors.
these children. yet only three
wretched scraps In their aprons
are the answey. Everywhere they
are told 1--WE haven't bread
enough ourselves. Here's a krcu-
SER But the lad shakes his head
energcticalIy at this and plucks
his sister back. saying. 'Father
doesn't allow us to take money
"Nor arc the children the only
ones that ask for bread. Every
body that comes to the house beGs
for It; the old newspaper women,
the gas meter reader. the lock-
smiths boy, the scissors grinder.
the pretty postwoman-an ask for
"A little piece of bread They
ask II unbalanced, for they are
willing workers."
Meanwhile, the Austrian high
command IL preparing for another
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS:
WHAT THEY ARE

War savings stamps are the
answer of a great democracy To the
demand for a democratic form OF
government security.
They arc little baby bonds"
Like liberty bonds, they have
behind them the entire resources
of the government and people OF
the United States.
They have the additional Ad-
vantage that they steadily increase
In value froan the date Of pur-
chase until the date OF maturity.
and this increase is guaranteed by
the government.
denominations, the Is cent stamp
and the IS stamp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
81. =. politician. Cali Rally

Washington, June 20.--New York's
two senator's, both. Republicans have
rome right over the head Of the New
York state chairman OF their party.
George A. Glynn. ana have called an
oId-time political rally OF their voters
81 Saratoga Springs. July Is. Theo-
iiore Roosevelt. william H. TAFT.
Eiihu Root and Charles e. Hughes,
have been asked to speak at the meet
ing to he held al the old political
stamping ground. Women voters in
New York state AZ well as men have
heen Invited. One Of tho declared
purposes u 70 capture cthgress Tor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
To Do Red Cross Work.

Washington. June 20.--Harold Fem
ton. Of Chicago. is'to be director OF the
central division of the American Red
Cross and Bruce Smith, present direc-
tor. 10 to go to France for the Red
Cross. according to tentative ar
raneenaAnts now nearing definite con-
tclusion, Il wac learned tonight from
N authoritative Red CrcGn source.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-21
ESCAPED YANKEE TELLS
OF GERMAN OUTRAGES

With the American Army In France.
June 2o.-r-Private James Donahue. Of
Buffalo. N. r.. the first American
and ss-sptsr tho Arrarican lineA -
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-02

charged with desertion, brought before
a hasty court martial. and sentenced to
death. He faced firing squad the
same evening. Back in Dion. Bouret's
home, were his young wife, a little
child, and his aged parents. The neigh
bors knew the story long before 1t
finally reached the Bouret household.
Investigation Clears Name.
An investigation was started when
the tale reached the colonel Of Bouret's
unit at the front. II know my men,"
he said. mot one OF them has ever
abandoned his post The probe went
its way from the front back to Paris.
where NJ. Barabant. member OF the
chamber OF deputies from DIXON.
worked in conjunction with the war
office. Here Is the letter written by
Minister Of War Painleve to the wild
ow:
II wish to express my deep grief and
that OF the whole army for the de-
plorable error which has deprived you
Of your husband and made your child
an orphan. The memory OF Bombar-
der Bouret il today cleansed OF all
reproach. Though we cannot repair
what is unhappily. irreparable. the
bearer of this letter will tell you how
we shall do everything possible to
alleviate the situation in which you
are left by your bereavement"
Pathetic Scene in Homo.
There was q touching scene in the
little home when the war ministers
special messenger arrived. The aged
grandmother took from the wall over
her bed a much thumbed photograph
and kissed it. She turned to the grand
child, who stood near by. 1T was the
BOches who killed your father" she
quavered. THE Boches--do you I'M
derstand? The minister says so.''
Meanwhile the simple grave OF Bonn
bardier Eugene Bouret, somewhere
along the front. is being trimmed. deco
rated. and marked with a marble slab
at the expense Of the government.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-02
HELP WANTEp-MALE.
Paper Mills Work
At Camas. Washington.
Permanent work for steadv men

Al CamaS, washington.
Permanent work for steady men
over eighteen years old.
No experience necessary.
Married men preferred.
All inside jobs now filled but can
still use some men on outside work
on construction and in yard. Low
est wages sale for nine hours. Good
chance for advancement since va
cancies on inside work, eight hour
shift work and other higher paid
work are filled from outside crews.
Can also use carpenters ut $3.50
to 1920.
Strike not yet declared off but mill
running smoothly ana without
trouble and over 725 men on pay roll.
Board and lodging can be- obtained
at 5000 to $500 per week depending
upon location.
Camas IL on main line of S. p. &
s. railroad about twenty-four miles
from Portland. Oregon, and about
fifteen miles from Vancouver, Wash
ington. Jitney service to Vancouver;
half hour electric service Vancouver
to Portland: two boat lines camas
TO Portland: fare on one twenty five
cents; other fifty cents.
Cut out this ad and apply In person
ut Camas office or room 500 Oregon
Building, Portland, and You will be
given job if able bodfcV even Ii all
vacancies are then filled.
This applies for limited time only.
~
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-02
LOST AND FOUND.

THE PARTY WHO TOOK a PAIR
OF gold bracelets from my home the
last time you called early last sum-
mer is known. To avoid trouble re-
turn at once. No questions will be
asked
LoST-ONAL BRoOCHE. EMERALD
setting. surrounded with pearl, be-
tween Coffee Parlor and N, p. de-
pot. Reward; return Misaoulian.
FOUND - PAIR WOODEN GLOVES
left at Muscular office. owner may
have same by paying for nd and
proving property.
FOuND-SMALL BUNDLE LEFT At
Mtssoulian office. Owner NAV have
same by proving property and pay
Ing for ad.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-02
Wandered From Hospital.
Notice Of c,es. Of Rssistras,en.

Notice II hereby given that the reg
istration books for the registrAtion Of
qualified electors residing In the city
OF Missoula, town OF R0nan and all
School Districts Of the first class. with.
In the County Of Missoula, for the Mis-
SCUBA city primary nominating election,
the Missoula city election. the Roman
town election and county school district
elections, said elections to be held on
the following dates, to-wit:
MisDoula city primary electio(R March
-. 1913.
Missoula city election. April 1t, 1914
Roman town election. April lot, 1913.
llissoula county school district cleo
lions. April oh. 1913.
WIN -. closed - the 1ollow1ng
dates:
laisooula city primary election. ~.
SuaSy 18th. 1913. 1T O'Clock p. u.
Missoula city electioA, NAreb 1Dt,
1919. at O'Clock p. N.
Ut O'Clock p. n.
Nissouia counAy school district slee-
tsoos, March 9Th, 1919. at o'clock ,.
.Eleetors tor such elections may reg
lDtes BY appearing before tho county
clerk Or BY appearing before . deputy
!esstsar n The mann>f peovtas1 b
". J. RABINoroN.
kCeu1ay Clerk and Recorder IN ord
43hs c1enty II NissoulA 0tats q
- - stA asy q January. 1914
ILL - 3.o -
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-02
Afgentine's Ambassador.
Will Return This Month

Washington, March DIR. RomulO
s. Naon. Argentine ambassador to
the United States. who recently ten
dered his resignation and returned to
Buenos Aires, will return to Washing
ton this month to resume his post,
dispatches today said. After confer
ences with the foreign minister. it is
stated that DIR. Naon conferred with
President Irigoyen and agreed to re-
turn.
Data of great Importance to .Argen-
tina were taken to Buenos Aires by
DIR. Naon. 1t is reported that the agri-
cultural exhibit of Argentina here will
be greatly enlarged as a result OF GER
tain recommendations the ambassador
mas made.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-02

presented to the war office. The equip
ment includes incuhators. microscopes,
hot chambers. Pasteur oven. microtone.
electric lighting outfit and provision
for animal cages on the roof.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-02
LABORATORY ON WHEELS.

London, March Ia fully equipped
motor car laboratory for bacteriologi-
cal tests Mt the war front has been