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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
MissOula Woman Receives
Pretty Gift From France

Miss Hazel Lyford of East Main
street received yesterday a gift from
France, which shows the exquisite
handiwork of the French women. A
silk apron is wrought with flowers.
made OF delicately tinted silk, puffed
and fluted and placed with embroidery.
A handkerchief Is embroidered with the
colors and flags of the allied nations.
The soldier who sent the gift to Miss
Lyford had difficulty In getting wrap-
ping paper and. the makeshfts used
We're pathetic reminders of wartime
conditions
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
Deserter Says Morale
Of German Army Bal

Washington, Jan. 5.-A dispatch u
the Greek legation here today said that
q German aviator. q graduate Of Berlin
university. who had deserted and ar
rived in Greece. told Of starvation "a
Germany and the cruel treatment "
the Greek population In Macedonia and
Thrace. occupied by the Bulgars. \. He
said the morale Of the German army
was bad and that frequent mutinies
occur, M
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
KENZIE HARDESTY
CROSSES DIVIDE
Pioneer Miner Passes Away
at Home Here.

kenzie Hardesty died yesterday
morning at the home OF his son. Ed
Hardesty, in orchard Homes. aged So.
General debility was the cause of
death.
Mr.. Hardesty was pioneer of the
far west, being one of the few sur
vivors Of those who rushed TO the gold
fields of California in the SOS. He
was born in Louisville, Ky, in 1884.
where he was reared and educated.
When the gold craze came he crossed
the plains with an OK team. and for
nearly half century made his home
on the southern Pacific coast, coming
here a few years ago. to spend the
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
McAdOO DiscOntinOee TWEEN
ty Per Cent or Eastern
Passenger Trains.
CONGRESS DIsAGREEs
Both Houses Show Differ:
ence Over Length of Gov.
eminent Control.

Washington. Jan. ito free loco
motives and crews for the more I'M
portant freight transporta ton, 20 per
cent of the through passenger trains
on eastern railroads will be discon-
tinued tomorrow by approval Of Direc-
tor General McAdoo. The running
schedule of others will be reduced to
lower speed to facilitate the move
ment of freight trains.
This policy announced tonight by
the director general. will be gradually
extended to affect train service
throughout the. country. Fast trains
between New York and Chicago and
st. Louis and between Chicago and
southern and western points probably
Will be the next to be affected. In
dividual railroads will take the initia-
tive in suggesting curtailments. but
these will be approved by the director
general in most cases.
No Cut in West Service.
In another statement. the director.
general sought to dispel the impress
sion. which he said had been created
in Pacific coast states that any radi-
cal changes In passenger travel to the
coast are contemplated.
In approving the new passenger
schedules of the Pennsylvania. Balti-
more and Ohio and New Haven. Mr..
McAdoo offered number of modifi-
cations resulting in retention of more
parlor cars than the railroads had
planned.
Mr.. McAdoo appealed to the public
In O statement to refrain from travel
as much as possible.
Congress Will Act.
Congress next week will take up the
railroad bills introduced yesterday fol-
lowing President Wilson's message ON
government operation and discussion
among members of both houses indi-
Gated marked difference of opinion
over whether government control
should extend only for a definite Pc
Rod after the end of the war or in
definitely until congress orders other
wise.
Mr. McAdOo took further steps to
prevent friction in the governments
dealings with railroad labor by ar
-sEsaesne-w WITH" W iiftnm n ;Juhnsfon. j.
president Of the International Associa-
ton Of Machinists. to call off several
minor strikes of machinists until tn,
railroad administration can formulate
a definite wage and labor policy.
Explains Passenger cur.ailment.
Commenting on reasons 10, eur.ail
ing passenger traffic Mr.. McAdoo
said:
BY elimination of unnecessary pas
senger train service. much motive
power. skilled labor. track and terminal
facilities are released for the handling
of coal and food and other supplies
essential to the life of the people as
well as to, the successful prosecution
OF the war. Every patriotic citizen
can directly help the government in
clearing up the present unsatisfactory
situation on the railroads by refrain-
Ing from all unnecessary travel at this
time"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
Authors Protest Against
La Toilette Holding Seat

Washington, Jan. 5-Lctters of pro-
test from 40 authors and artists mem
bers of the vigilantes, an anti pacifist
organization, against ahe retention Of
his seat by Senator La Toilette. were
received today by Vice President Mar
shall. In accordance with his recent
~ established rule not to lay before the
senate communications received by him
the vice president announced that he
had turned the letters over to various
senators who will present them if they
desire.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
Shoot
All Members Of Country
Club Doomed.

All members of the Missouia
Country club are to be shot at II
o'clock this morning.
The edict is official. but is not
an instance Of frightfulness. II is
to be an informal shooting, with
the victims asked to present them
selves and face the music.
IL. L.. Bickenbach arranged the
affair and will be peeved if any
member fails to bring himself and
his family to be shot.
You see, this is to be the first
real picture of the Missoula Coun-
try club.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
THE DAILY NlssoULIAN SUNDAY MORNING. JANUARY 8, 1918

remainder of his days with his son.
He leaves two sons and four daughters.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning at 10 o'clock from the Lucy
chapel. The pailbcarers will be =.
McCaffery. j. w. Frazier. l. +. Eng
fish. J PowerJ. Ridner and q. White.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS.

Via Oregon Short Line. Union pac-
ific System. Round trip Butte u
Los Angeles and San Francisco. $60, So.
Tickets on sale November -. ~. 70
turn limit January 81; December 20,
~, "a, 70, return limit February -.
For Pullman reservations and other
information call on or address e. 4,
Shewc. general agent. Butte.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06

now down. Slides on railroad between
san dose ana city. No lines or trains
reported. Further 800 killed."
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
STORE
EFFICIENCY

Have YOU stopped to consider
why you like certain store better
than any similar establishment In
your community? True Price and
Quality count: but they are only
corner stones in the general struc-
turc of Store efficiency. which
means the most thoughtful care for
the welfare of the patrons.
Prompt and skilled attention from
our staff OF CO. workers IN at ali
times an important factor in our
ability to demonstrate our desire to
Serve YOU. for unless this can DE
achieved, you may lose sight OF tho
fact that we also offer that other
necessary combination Of price plus
quality.
IT In your New Year inventory OF
our assets and liabilities In the way
of attention to your needs. cspecial- &
~ as they pertain to courtssy and
promptness, you find that we have
profitcd by our investment In
greater effort, don't hesitate to, drop.
In for further inspection. Make our
store headquarters when you are
ready to inspect the newest styles In
Mems. Womcn's and Childrcn's
wear, furnishings. shoes, etc.
DoNoHUEs.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06

Reduction of Late Winter
Models of Women's and
Misses Suits
AZ Il ferefnnner Of what spring suits will con-
tain in the way of Styles including the plea ted
Norfolk and the popular loose fitted modcIs our
tailored suits should be carefully inspected.
They come IN aerges, poplin and ga ba rduo with
late winter prices for $500 80 ~
.. Second Floor
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06

Sle7o
sale at prices quite Of keeping with the presented pr
u ms s1ement by noting the texture Of the material
u lines afforded by these $lo75 priced y ia
Second Floor
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-06
DEMAND FREE LlrHUAN,A.

Washington, Jan. 5.-.DeIegates of
the various Lithuanian parties at
Stockholm have issued a proclamation
demanding independence for Lithu-
ania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
APPEAL FOR FUNDS TO
EQUIP NEGRO HOSPITAL
womcn's Auxiliary Expects to Raise
S3J.O00 for New
institutions

Every minister OF evcrY church OF
every denomination in Richmond has
been asked 10 bring before his conErc-
cation the work OF the womcn's auxil-
larry Of the Negro Memorial Hospital,
which organization is endcavoring to
raise $4,000 for the equipment Of the
new and modern hospital. nearing COM
plction on Marshall Street. Ten thous-
and dollars of this fund will be used
IS an endowment to provide quarters
ior worthy. colored people unable to
pay Tor their treatment.
Mrs. Norman V. Randolph, who is
giving valuable assistance to the col
also trying TO organize q committee
of women from among the white peo-
pie OF Richmond, who have shown in
tereSr in the work of the organization.
Christmas Day the various commit
tees having the collection OF this fund
in hand will meet in the rotunda of the
CITY Hall TO receive contributions.
ment all day. and Governor Davis.
Mayor Ainslic and other distinguished
visitors have promised TO be present
and to aid in raising the money needed.
Letters have been prepared and will
soon be sent out TO every business
firm in Richmond asking that 4 dona-
ton be made toward cquipping the
hospital. IT is possible that several
employers OF colored labor will cndow
he placed at the disposal of the en-
ployccs of the concern whenever hos
initial accommo dationS are needed. The
committee at the City Hall Christmas
Day Will gladly give any Information
desired regarding its plans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
UNCLAIMED BANK DEPOSITS
More Decisions Arc Reached by Sec
ond Auditor Roosevelt

More decisions in cases OF cschcat-
ing bank deposits were delivered yes
tcrday by Roswell Page, Second Audit
or. The amounts OF these deposits
aggregated Sl.036.96. This work is be-
inS done by MIR. Page under provisions
OF an act passed by the last General
Assembly TO the effect that uncla inc Il
bank deposits should escheat 10 the
state after twcnty-one years. Provi-
sion is made for return of deposits to
proper owners if located. Following
arc Mr.. Pages recent decisions of own
ership. with respective amounts:
i. Thompson Brown. administrator,
Arlington. Va, 1921: j. Herbert Mer-
Ger, sheriff administrator. care OF J. j.
leaH.. Richmond. s357.13: Mrs. 4. Cor
don fait and Sophia Ewing Easter
McNut'; heirs and distributes of T. 4.
i Ill. - Dsnd roa' VA. s744: Kate L.
!. b. Radford. care OF Mrs. Elizabeth
{. Adams. Whitethorne, Va. sl2: estate
of {. c. Wager. care of Mrs. Robert
=. Fife, Buffalo. w. Va. $65.S4: III. G.
kucker. Bucna Vista, Va. s503S: l.
w. tuqua. administrator OF W. 4. Dur
rum, Prospect. Va, s2S.2o; Mrs j. +
Norfolk. Va. sl5.22; c. NJ. Speese
Va. s%o.2l. Mrs. Lalea Goodwin. ex.
ccutriN OF NJ. T. Goodwin. Montgomery
Ala. sl+3.45; r. Il. Wexford attorney
for estate OF r. Wassmer. Richmond
s14.6S: w. II. Broaddus. distributee and
assignee, Richmond. Va, 1867. and
II. $. Anderson. administrator. Ash
land, Va, SIS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
JOHN HEYDLER is ELECTED
CHOSEN AS PRESIDENT
OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
VIII Continue ms Sccrrtary-Trcnsurcr
ms Wcll-LcnEuc Reduces Dunrd
to Five Members.

NEW YORK. December 1o.-John ii.
Heydler was elected 70 the combined
ONCE OF president -secretary-treasurcr
OF the National League for Il three
year terms at to-day'S meeting Of the
senior baseball organizations leaders.
me three offices of the league We're
ii 5ined by unanimous vote and Mr..
iheyuler was elected by reclamation.
ms name being the only one presente ed
Tor the Office of president.
prior to the regular meeting Of the
league leaders an informal discussion
was held. in which IIeydlcr. John Con
w Nay rtoq p attorney for the league. and
sidered for the vacancy.
committee which waited on Heyd-
Ter was Informed that ne would not
he were elected for Il term OF years.
This was agreed to and the election
VA, was made for the term OF three years.
eership had been separate offices since
1907. when ieydler, then secretary TO
me president. was elected TO the po-
" Heydler was horn at Lafarevillc. n.
III, H.; In 1858. and his first connection
wa.m nase5aii was aga as newspaper cor
iSa' ne was substitute umpire in
the National League. In 1895 he was
ma mage ff member Of the regular umpire
STAR. but resigned in midscason fol-
lowing dispute on the Polo Grounds.
BECAME SECRETARY-TREAS
OF LEAGUE IN 1907
In 1902 ho was placed in charge OF
National League averages and the fol-
loving year was made secretary to
Harry Pul!iam. then president Of the
league. He became secretary-trcas-
urer of the National League in 1907.
and In 1909. following the death OF
puliiam filled out the unexpired term
Of the late president; Following the
The dR,rssi ds Of the league in ieii
organization until Tcner assumed OF
lice in 1918. Heydler has been acting
president since Governor Tencr re-
signed last summer
The league reduced its board OF di-
rcctors from it's eight club presidents
70 board of five: with four club pres
idents and the league president, the
latter to serve rs president ex-ofIicio.
The number of members OF the board
was raised from five TO eight two years
ago.
The new board Of directors consists
of Presidents Hermann. Ebbets. pa
Rer and Hampstead, OF tho Cincnnati.
Brooklyn. Philadelphia and New York
clubs. respectively. The following are
in attendance at the meeting: Bos-
ton. Arthur Wise and Walter Hap
good: New York. Harry Hampstead
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11

and John Foster: Brooklyn. Charles
i Enbets; Chicago. William Veech; Pitts
burgh. Sarney Dreyfuss: Cincinnati.
August lerrmann; ST. Louis. james Z.
Jones; philadelphia, William Baker
The board Of directors refused to
permit Fred Mitchell, president-,nan-
ager OF the Chicago Cubs. to take Il
seat in the meeting. he refusing to
answer when questioned rs TO whether
he would manage the club next year
or not.
It was reported tonight that John
{. Toone will be the National leagues
candidate for craftsmanship Of the Ma
tional Commission. August Herrmann.
the present chairman, declared that II
Is OF little concern to him whether he
Is elected or not. He said the affairs
OF the commission will be smoothcd out
in due time.
Tho session tonight took up CON
stitutional amendments and Il is hoped
all routine Will be handled so that IL
:o!nt meeting nay be held with The
American League in Chicago Thurs
day.
President John II. Farrell Of the
international League, resigned tonight,
explaining that with his work as sec
rotary of the National Association OF
Minor Leagues he can no longer give
proper time to the job. Dave Fultz,
former president of the players fra
ternity. is mentioned as the probable
successor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
An important Discovery
SWo0Ien Veins Relieved

That Absorbine. Jr, would relieve
v--icose veins was discovered by an
Cd gentleman who had suffered with
swollen veins for nearly fifty years.
lie had made many unsuccessful efforts
To get relief and finally tried Absor-
bne. Jr.. knowing it's value In reducing
swcllinGs. aches. pains and soreness.
Absorbine. Jr., relieved him and
after he had applied it regularly for a
few weeks he told US that his legs were
as smooth as when he was boy and
all the pain and soreness had cea sed
Thousands have since used this anti
septic linimcnt for this purpose with
remarkably good results.
Absorbing. Jr.. is made of oils and
extracts from pure herbs and when
rubbed upon the skin is quickly taken
up by the pores: the blood circulation
in surrounding parts is thereby stimu-
lated and healing helped.
s1.25 n bottle at druggists or post
paid. a Liberal Trial Bottle will be
mailed your address for 10c in stamps
Booklet free.
w. F. YOUNG. p. D. F.,
2I9 Temple ST.. Springfield. Mass.
-(Adv)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
PLAN TO AMER|CAN|zE
ENEMY OWNED PROPERTY
Fair Competition Assured Manufac-
turers by Custodian A. Nit
chell Palmer.
TO DESTROY GERMAN HOLD
Aforementioned Business in Cen
trail Empire Has Been Seized and
Sold, Even Down to Goods and
Wearing Apparel.
TBy Associated Press

NEW YORK. December lo.-Ameri-
Sa iI at ron OF enemy,owned property
claimed. and possibly even longer dur
ing an extended period of liquidation,
declared \. Mitchell Palmer, alien prop
erty custodian. In an address here to-
pices OF the New York City Bar AS
which. he asserted, had snatched away
"a knife at the throat of America
would he added; destroy the far-reach-
try and assure to American manufac-
turers fair competition in their own
ana .dd foreign markets 1t was prepos-
should lower the barrier against Ger
man trade exploitation merely because
hostilities had ceased.
colt out OF a spirit of revenge or I'm
rTetaliation for Injuries done to the
United states" he continued. Il do not
war. am for peace.
II would help to make that an alb
solute certainty by refusing to per-
init Germany to prosecute war after
the war Her territory was not IN
vaded. and if she can get out of the
war with her home territory intact, re-
have her foreign markets subject to her
eNploitation, by means no less foul
employed on the field or battle. We
shall not be safe from future on
SlauEhtS."
MIR Palmer predicted that the bellig-
ercnts would arrange to pay their ma
tionals for properties seized in an en-
envy country out OF the receipts of
their own scQuestrations and that
there would be no restitution in kind"
by any OF the governments
The. question is repeatedly asked,
What has Germany done with Ameri-
he added. she has done just as We
have done. Keeping constantly n little
ahead of u.s. She has sold the property
OF American and neutral citizens resi-
dent i'll Germany. down TO household
goods and wearing apparel, which has
never been done here. She has organ
lied corporations. under official con-
troll TO purchase at ridiculous prices
syndicate and control all the plants
in certain industries having French
British and American interests"
Mr. Palmer declared that the amend
mcnts 10 tho trading with the enemy
act, permitting the seizure of Germa n
patents taken out in this country and
sale OF German properties were of
great Importance. in checking future
aggression here by German manufac-
turing interests. He explained that
he had found Germany had taken out
thousands of American patents upon
! articles produced under similar pat
/ cnts in Germany, for the sole purpose
I o: preventing the manufacture OF the
! patented articles in this country"
7 Mr.. Palmer described attempts made
/ to conceal Germa nholdinCs from the
/ government and added that. despite
/ these tricks he held from rs TO 100
| per cent of stock in 277 corporations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11

son. But. there Is no issue betwc~
us so farNas | am concerned. IL he.
licvc he missed remarkable chance
TO help baseball.r however. by not corr.
ing out .wholchcartedly for formc,
President Taft as arbiter of the game"
Asked II the Red Sox were for sale,
he rcplicd TN'
OF course. If any ono will, xiv.
me my price. but you know Thai
think, pretty we'll of the Red SoS and
my price is high"
do you think Ban johnson vii,
Try TO force you out OF the league.
NO chance" was the reply. "su,,,
things are not done NOWADAYS. Rut
don't think am going to Chicago win
IL chip on my shoulder Far from ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11

the game the score stood: Hawkins,
So: Asher, 10. BY steady nerve and
few points of his opponent. but tho
handicap was too great to ovcrtalic.
During the night play Asher los.
the toss-up for breaks. and Hawkins
Opened the block by clipping off IS
points. this being the high run. for
the nights play. The third inning
recorded the score of IL to | in Haw-
kins's favor. and again Asher dis
played great confidence and only lost
the game by 9 points.
Both players showed great improve
ment i'm FORM and n spirited contest is
looked for until the finish of the 1000
points match.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
TIME NOW FOR STATES
TO HAVE RIGHTS RESPECTED
North Carolina Corporation Commits sion
Files Protest With Interstate
Commerce Hody.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
kALEiGH: \. G., December lc.-The
North caro- ina Corporation Commits
SION to-day filed before the Interstate
Commerce Commission a brief oppos
ing the projected consolidation class
iication and declaring that increased
rates predicaied upon this clasSiflca-
ton should not be made
The commission takes the position
mat representative Southern lines are
showing better than average condi-
lions OF operating revenue on existing
transportation charges, and are ac-
cumulating reserves on present basis
OF transportation charges largely in
excess OF operating costs and govern
ment rentals, While operating costs
level in the period ahead OF u.s."
Touching the disturbance of North
Caroiina rates. the commission says
that, waving questions or jurisdic-
ton: there can he no finding on the
testimony presented without doing
violence to the principles OF rate con-
approval of all the courts of the land
Ine commission then contends that.
@ @nding June 80. ialS: the Coast Line
ings per mile OF road over system
earnings, per mile OF road o: 24.$G per
cent The Southern shows 1854 per
cent. ana the aboard GAP per cent
And finally, declaring the pconlc of
the states had met all demands which
war and patriotism made upon them
SubmcrSinS their rights and privileges
guaranteed to them by constitutional
reservation. with the return OF peace
tho challenge shifts and patrintIsm
calls for wholesome respect FOR the
cons tituiional privileges and suaran-
YES by all public officials. Federal and
Stale. IL urges lao action with respcct
TO the North Carolina classified ton.
The North Carolina building Com
MISSION. needing $1,000 for work done
on the university, normal, East Caro-
Ina Training School a. & F.. Col
leEc and the hospital at Goldsboro.
ca!Ied upon Treasurer Lacy to-day and
sales, but tho treasury was bare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
DISCUSSES LABOR ISSUES
Miss Lucy Mason Addresses T.uunl
Suffrage League Of
RichmOnd.

Miss Lucy Randofhh Mason. chair
man OF the industrial welfare commit
tee OF the Equal Suffrage League of
Richmond. spoke AT suffrage headuuar-
!ers Yesterday on labor problems and
the part now being played in this con
nraion By the Federal Employment
The league went on record as Oh
posen 10 any discrimination against
women in any occupation. ana urging.
that they he given AN even chance with
men in the readjustment OF labor con
aitions al this ,im". Tile league also
IaNorS the rcopruinG Of the case Of
INC women street railway employees
Of Cleveland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11
To Change Price on Hop,.

T'E I'ToYS,
CHICAGO. December l0.-Extcnsiye
various live stock cen,ers havc bon,
Nndcrtaken by the United states food
ndn' nistratlon' stabilization aud con-
tIo' committee. NJ a meeting of the
commute" mere II was announced to-
gay that the average price So. ut
pittsburgh. for example viii hercafta.
ne Slnt5, AS against $3.50 which has
recently prevailed there