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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11
Quadrangle Oil Company
Signs Contract for Wells

Contracts We're signed yesterday and
rangle Oil company of Mssoula to the
company's driller at Basin, Wyo. The
contracts call for the work to begin
not later than May |. but a verbal
agreement with the drilier, officers of
the company say. calls upon him to
begin drilling within a few days.
The Quadrangle Oil company will
drill on its holdings in the Torehlight
field near Basin. Several wells have
been brought in in this field this spring
This company has other holdings
near Basin, in the Grcybull field, ia the
Laurel field in Montana and in other
Wyoming fields.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11
Delegates at Meeting Here
Decide Upon Eliminating
Product Entirely.
STATE SETS PRECEDENT
Discuss Plans for Further
Curtailment in Foods
During War.

Complete elimination OF all wheat
from hotel menus of the state was APP
proved yesterday ny hotel men from
every part Of Montana who gathered
here for a general food conservation
conference. The delegates met at the
Florence hotel yesterday afternoon aud
Immediately went into session where
all phases Of the food question We're
discussed.
The plan to serve no wheat is one
step further than the request Of the
food administrator and Montana is the
first state TO take the initiative. Only
n few cities on the Atlantic coast have
thus far taken this action.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11
Lumherjack Dies While
on His Way to Hospital

Matt Hogan, who has been in the
employ Of the Poileys Lumber COM
pany as n lumberjack at Arlee. died
Tuesday night while being brought to
a iMissoula hospital for treatment.
The body Is being held at the Lucy
undertaking parlors pending receipt OF
answers to messages sent to people
whose addresses were found on the
dead mans body.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11
University Cadets Will
Carry Rifles in Drills

According to word received from
the war department, the university ca
diets are 10 be furnished soon with
army rifles. They Will not be the
standard army make, however. 1t IL
expected that between $50 and 200 will
be sent.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11

food Administrations. OF Butte; George
Eoyer of Anaconda; George McCarn
of Livingston: II. +. Rowden of Boze-
man. publicity man for the state food
administrations. Eddie p'Conneli of the
Eddy cafe, Helena: Maurice Weiss of
the Placer hotel, Helena. and J. NJ.
Hitchings. Charles Mullemer and
Harry l.. Shapard of the Florence. the
Palace and the Shapard hotels OF this
city.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11

36-lnch Crepe Imperial
This material is combination of cotton and silk uni
versally used for making waists dainty under gar
ments comes in lovely shades of pink cell, white o.
and maize; former price CSC; special, per yard. ~
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11

apportionment OF the bonds for the
county and will have the work COM
pleted by Saturday night. Friday and
Saturday Quincy Scott and Frank
Cooney will spend in the small towns
and rural communities of the county
getting the sub committees lined up
ready for the work which will start in
earnest on Monday morning.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11
Register 20 Coyote Hides
With Sheriff in Month

Twenty coyote skins were brought
into the Sheriffs office this month, ae-
cordins. to Deputy Sheriff Henry Glenn
ems, who has charge of the registering
OF the pelts. The state law provides
mat the hides must I've in by the 10th
or each month, otherwise the owner
must wait until tn. next month.
The work of filing the material con-
corning the firearms and weapons reg
Isterea last month tx still going on and
II viii take some time before il Is com
plcted.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11

state Food Administrator Atkinson
was to have been present at the meet
ing, but was detained in Butte and
could not attend the M issoula confer
ence. r. r. Bowden, publicity man
for the administration, was present and
made n short address.
A message from Mr. Atkinson was
read in which he heartily indorsed the
efforts of the hotel men and pointed
out the great need at present for the
conservation of wheat and sugar to
the greatest degree. He asked that
| the hotel men remove sugar bowls from,
| the tables and that sugar be served
| only upon request and only in small
| portions,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-11

Hives, eczema, Itch or salt rhenm
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
OF your clothing. Doan's Ointment is
fine for skin itching. All druggists sell
II. 60c a hoX.---AdN.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
COMPULSORY MARRIAGE
FAVORED IN GERMANY
Must Wed Before End Of Twentieth
Year, Is Birth Rate Commis-
sion's Recommendation.
BY tho Associated Presa.

By tho Associated Press.
LONDON, May 1.-THE German
commission appointed to examine the
decline in the birth rate in Germany
has reported q recommendation for
the compulsory marriage Of Germans
before their twentieth year Is passed,
according to a dispatch to the Daily
Express from Amsterdam.
Financial assistance would be grant
ed by the state. according to this plan,
which provides penalties for those
failing to comply. Provision also is
made for the punishment Of married
couples who remain childless.
, A report compiled by the local gov
from German sources shows fall in
the >birthrate in Germany during the
three years 1851, inclusive, equiva-
lent to the loss Of two million in
fants. Forty per cent fewer births
occurred in 1916 than in 1918. These
figures are compared with q decrease
of 10 per cent in the birthrate in
England and Wales.
many has been kept we'll down, but
nevertheless, the report shows, Is SO
per cent higher than in England and
Wales.
The infant mortality rate in Ger
many in 1913 was 151 per thousand.
as compared with 10S in England and
Wales. The rates in 1914 for Prussia.
Saxony and Bavaria were, respective
ly. 164. 173 and 1913 per thousand.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
BIG STEEL MEN HERE
UNOFFICIAL conference
To GetFacts as>tu How Companies
Are ODE Operated an& Output
ofPlantsRegplaeed.

Members Of the steel committee Of
the American Iron and Steel Institute.
headed by Elbert H. Gary. were here
today for q secret conference with
the War Industries Board to develop
the governments attitude toward the
steel industry.
Definite information as to how the
steel companies are to be operated
and how far the government must go
In controlling the plants and their
output is sought by the steel men and
the whole question of curtailment of
industries also is up for considera-
tion.
After the conference today the ap-
pointment Of joint steel committee to
investigate the entire steel industry
with special reference to the govern
ment's war requirements. was an
nounced.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
ASKED TO AID RED CROSS
Wationa1 Federation, Through Of
dcia1 Publication, Makes Appeal
In Interest Of Special Fund.

An appeal to the thousands of gov
ernment employees in Washington and
throughout the country to get behind
the Red Cross campaign to raise $780,
100000 for war relief work is con-
tained in the May issue of tho Fed
eral Emp1oye. official publication Of
the Natiopal Federation of Federal
Employees
The magazine announces that the
annual convention of the national fed
Grafton will be held in Chicago Sep
tember 9. when Standardization of
government positions and salaries. re-
tirement legislation and the creation
Of a civil service court Of appeals will
be discussed.
One editorial in the May issue COM
plains that Washington lunchrooms
raise the price of such foods as sand
wfches from to 10 cents at a time.
Tho plain truth is" the editorial
reads, that this case is one Of many
extravagances altogether too common
among US Americans. We have become
accustomed to affecting disdain of
such small sums as pennies. Naturally.
business has become equally accuse
toned to this foolish weakness and
has taken advantage of It,"
The writer suggests the coming of
seven-and-a-half-ce piece as a
means of putting q stop to the prac-
tice of doubling the price Of fiye.cent
commodities.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
RED CROSS EXPENDITURES.

Tho District Of Columbia Chapter.
American Red Cross, today issued a
statement concerning the expenditure
of the war relief fund from April !,
1917. to April 1, 1918.
Receipts totaled $251. 1852, and
cash on hand April /. 1918. totaled
$17.90S.41., OF the total receipts
$194.75I27 was received from the war
fund campaign committee: $3,881.37
from the Mexico City auxiliary; $37,-
1868 from miscellaneous sources, and
$15.550.40 from transfers from the
general fund.
Among items of expenditure are
terials; s16.747.50 for civilian relief
work: $12.872.53 for the wool fund,
and $s.340.2s for Christmas packages.
ages.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
John JOY EDISON TODAY
REACHES I'D BIRTHDAY

John Joy Edson, banker and pioneer
charitable worker Of Washington, is OBJ
serving his seventy-second birthday
anniversary in Philadelphia today. where
no Is attending the win-the-war con-
vention OF tho League. to Enforce Peace,
When he returns to the city tomorrow
ne will find a host of friends waiting to
wish him many moro years of health.
Although Mr.. Edsonas chairman of the
board Of directors Of the Washington
Loan and Trust Company and head of
the Equitable Cooperative Building
Association. he finds time to take an
active part in directing a number of
Washtngtons principal charitable a9en-
cies.
InrouSn his connection with the Dis
trtct board Of charities and the Asso-
cdated Charities ne has done much for
&he needy Of Washington
Evening star., 1918-05-17
I MORE WHEAT RULES.
Import Distributions Now Under
Mr., Hooyers Control

New regulations. putting the dis.
tribution Of wheat Imports under
control of the food administration.
were issued today by the War Trade
Board Applicants for import license
must guarantee not to sell imported
wheat or wheat flour without first
obtaining approval Of the food ed.
fninistration, whose rules win govern
iii sales and distribution.
The regulations DO not .applH. -
enal 1mpoftatie enKxr6m. cah6dsS
Evening star., 1918-05-17
PRESIDENT LEAVES CITY;
TO SPEAK IN new YORK

The President and Mrs. Wilson left
Washington today for New York.
They will remain over Saturday
night, when the President is to open
the campaign for a one-hundred-mil-
lion-dollar Red Cross war relief fund
by an address in New York.
Secretary Tumulty also left Wash
fngton today with the President.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
GERMANY PUSHING HER
TRADE POLICY IN RUSSIA

How Germany is pursuing vigorous
ly her policy of commercial penetra-
ton in Russia is further described
In official dispatches today, which say
all sorts of financial concerns, banks,
corporations and manufacturing en-
terprises were being bought up.
The dispatches add that many Rus
SLAMS frankly dislike to see German
influence developing to such an ex-
tent, and would be glad If allied and
American capital could be used to
forestall the Prussian aggression.
Evening star., 1918-05-17

Schedule Change, Southern Ry. system.
Train No. ~, for Harrisonburg, Va,
and all points on Harrisonburg branch,
tive Sunday, May 1s.-Advertisement
Evening star., 1918-05-17
Mr.. Treadway's Suggestion.

Mr.. Treadway recommended that the
committee report a resolution asking
the President for the removal of Mr..
Creel and submitting the testimony
before it.
An amusing incident occurred when
one of the members of the committee
said. If other members had talked with
Mr.. Creel they would have realized
much better bow sorry he was for his
utterance. Representative Treadway
and some other members remarked:
I'VE arc quito accustomed to hearing
repentant sinners in court the morn
ing after"
Evening star., 1918-05-17
Reports Bitter Fighting.

VIENNA. via London. May 16.-Bit-
ter fighting between the Brenta and
Piave rivers, on the Italian front, is
Eeported in the official statement is
sued by the war office today. The
statement reads:
Between the Brenta and the Piave
several italian accommodating thrusts
were repulsed. AS a result of these
attacks hand-to-hand fighting devel-
0ped on Monte Asalone and Monte
Pertica." =
Evening star., 1918-05-17
BATTLE
INITALY
Gen. Diaz's Men Strike Aus
trians Among Rugged Peaks
h East of Brenta.
SUCCESSES ARE SCORED

Among the rugged peaks OF the
Asiago plateau, east Of the Brenta
river, the Italian front has again
famed into violent action. The ag-
gressive has been taken by the 1tal-
fans, however. and the Austro German
forces, instead of launching their
long-expected assault on the italian
lines. have been compelled to fight
hard to maintain the positions where
they have stood since last November
The fighting seems to have centered
on the comparatively short section OF
the battle line between Monte Asolone
and Monte Pertica. These two heights,
about three miles apart. rise to an al
titude of about 5000 feet. while be-
tween them there is a sort Of sad
die" on which the Teutonic forces
have taken up strong positions. Both
the Vienna and Rome official stats
ments tell of bitter fighting on
this particular front, the latter stat
ing that the Italian soldiers have en-
tered Austrian trenches on Monte Asa
lone in two places.
Purpose Of Offensive.
The fact that the Italian armies have
taken the initiative in the fighting
would seem to indicate that they have
sought to carry the fight to the enemy
In such a way as to break up any ar
engagements for the launching OF a strong
Teutonio assault This has many prece-
dents in the present war. strong onen-
eive at a threatened point being con-
sidered the best defense under certain
circumstances.
While the fighting has been very
fierce east of the Brenta. the whole
Yo1-- kA hA
Piave and thence to the sea has been
marked by patrol engagements. which
appear to be isolated actions. but which
may be component parts OF plan OF
campaign in that theater Of war. No
where have the Italian lines been reach
Cd by attacking parties Of Austrians.
italian Official Report.
ROME, May 16.-Italian troops car
in which the Austrian trenches on Monte
Asolone. between the Brenta and Piave
rivers, were entered at two points. The
Italians inflicted heavy casualties and
took prisoners. The statement reads:
Our infantry and assault detach-
mentS entered the enemy trenches on
Monte Asolone at two places. A por-
tion of the garrison was killed. The
survivors fed, leaving few prisoners
in our hands. British patrols raided
the enemy positions at Canove. cap
turing an officer and a few men.
Various attempts by the enemy to
approach our advance line in the Ro-
sole valley at Fortini. in the Posina
valley, and on Col di Chele failed.
In the Lagarina and Arsa valleys
and on the Asiago plateau there was
increased artillery activity on both
aides"
Reports Bitter Fighting.
VIENNA. via London. May 16.-Bit-
ter fighting between the Brenta and
Piave rivers, on the Italian front, is
reported in the official statement is
sued by the war office today. The
statement reads:
Between the Brenta and the Piave
Evening star., 1918-05-17
Doubts He Is Unbiased Guide.

Mr.. Treadway said that hs could
not see how MIR. Creel, holding such
opinions. could give unbiased express
sion to guide public opinion.
Mr.. Fess and Mr.. Treadway both
said it was incredable that Mr. Creel
could have been appointed II tho
President knew he entertained these
sentiments. Representative Roden-
burg said 1t was to him more incredu-
lous that the President should not
summarily remove Mr.. Sreel imme-
diately after hearing of his New
York speech.
Z Representative Campbell called atten-
ton to Mr.. Creers staff. He said, 1t Is
alleged. that writer's formerly on Ger
man papers, now suppressed, are mem-
bers Of Mr.. Creels force.
Mr.. Treadway said that 1t ought to be
called to the attention Of the committee
and Congress that Mr. Creel is an en-
ploye and does not hold such a position
that he should be dignifled with i'm
peachment. He quoted precedents. how
ever. showing that one employe had been
found unfit, resolution had been passed
by the House asking the President to re-
move such employe.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
REGRETS
"SLUMMING" TERM
(continued nom First Pase.)

opinion he could not see how Mr.. Creel
could perform the duties Of his off1ce
properly, suggesting that q leopard
cannot change its spots. He said ''Mr.
Creel is against the Constitution,
against Congress and against the
judiciary. What in heavens name is
left that he does respect?"
Several members commented on
what would happen to Mr.. Creel If he
made these Same references that ap-
pear in his writings, now that the
new espionage law is in effect. Sew
era1 voices answered thirty years"
Evening star., 1918-05-17
Athletic Union Suits
69c, 85c, $1.OO

They are all made of the popular
and wanted pajama check
cloth. Sleeveless, knee length
model, carefully made and
finished. Those at $1.00 made
with short sleeves also.
Evening star., 1918-05-17
Mems Half Hose

In a great variety of superior
values. Gauze cotton in black,
white and colors. z9c. Mer-
cerized Isle in black, white
and colors. 39c. Thread silk
in black, white and colors, 7Sc
and $1.l5.
Smart Silk 4.in.hands, newest
patterns and colorings, 55c.
Mems Night Robes, $l.oo and
Sl2S,
Evening star., 1918-05-17

The new 1918 straws are here
and they are nobby effects
that will appeal to the boys.
All the new weaves. Many
with emblem bands.
Evening star., 1918-05-17

Made Of heavy quality regu-
latioh Army khaki in a
dark shade Of tan. Full cut
and well made, with taped
seams. Sizes 6 to l8.
Evening star., 1918-05-17

Fifth Floor, Lansburgh & Bro.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-10-11

ments are circulated with Reckless" disregard for truth. Anhcu,cr.
Busch has been the victim, unfortunately of many such false reports
In this connection we consider L opportune to 81 clcarl, define
the attitude of this institution and it's officers that there can be N
further excuse for misrepresentation.
As an American institution, founded by Americans more than 60
years ago, and continuously owned and operated by Americans, An
heuser Busch has Enthusiastically expressed is Americanism by sub.
scribing to more than $50 900 of Liberty Bonds and the oontribu.
ton OF 100000 to the American Red Cross and other war relief organ
izations of the United States and the allied cause.
Every employee of Anheuser Busch more than 6 900 in number
is a subscriber to Liberty Bonds and a contributor to the Red Cross
and other war charities.
As a further contribution toward winning the war, August A.
Busch, president of Anheuser. Busch, upon Americas entry into the
conflict, voluntarily Cancelled all commercial contracts of the Busch.
sulzer Bros. Diesel Engine Co, of which he is president, and since
that time the entire facilities of this So, 800 900 plant have been ex-
clusively devoted to the manufacture of engines for the submarines of
the United States Navy. The engines manufactured by this plant are
conceded to be the finest and most perfect made anywhere in the
world.
Mr. Busch also has arranged to lease to the Government for the
period of the war oncthrd ol the 20 acres of floor space of the new
Sl0O00O00 lcvo plant.
The manufacturing facilities of the S6OoOOOoo Anhcuscr Busch
plant, in part or entirety, have been rendered to the United States
until the end OF the war.
Oycrenthusiastc agitator> and envious competitors have attempt.
ed 10 prejudice the public against AnhCuscr- Busch ON account of the
German Government bonds boy August \. Busch aud for the account
of his mother, Mrs. Adolphus Busch.
The truth Is that these bonds were purchased Is months before
the United States declared wa on Germany, and At "A tie when there
was no thought that this country would become involved in the war.
The German bonds were odd by the principal banks. trust com
panes and BOND houses OF thn United States and widely advertised
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-10-11

The Government conservation program makes it necessary TO
suspend the beverage business of the Anheuscr- Busch plants. We
consider 1t a privilege 10 cooperate with the Government in making
its war program effective. and to comply with every request and sg.
more quickly defeated and German autocracy overthrown-to the
end that AN enduring peace may be established that will insure Justice
and protection to all nations and all peoples and make future wars
impossible.
We stand squarely behind the Government in the prosecution of
the war to a victorious conclusion. We regard the sacrifices we are
making, amounting to many millions of dollars, as insignificant and
inconsequenhal when we think Of the benefits that will accrue to the
world under the terms of the unselfsh and altruistic war aims of the
United States as defined by our President.
The Anheuser Busch Brewing Association is pre- eminently the
foremost and largest institution of its character in the world. It has
plants covering more than rs city blocks in st. Louis, and branch
houses in many other cities and foreign countries. The business of
Anheuser- Busch was world. wide. Its highly efficient executive and
sales organization, as far as war conditions will permit, will be retain
ed intact; and after the war for Democracy shall have been won, we
shall be engaged again in useful industry.
The Anheuscr Busch plants are equivalent to a city in themselves
They represent, an invested capital of S60000000. There are many
modern manufacturing units IN the group of plauts-onc, the new
Beyo boting and shipping plant, with equipment, costing approx
mattel, $4,000 OO0, and being the best industrial plant Of any charac.
ter in the world.
Auhcuscr- Busch pays annually more than S3,0000OO in Federal,
State aud Municipal taxes.
AnheuscrBusch employs at good wage, from 5000 to 1900
persons.
AnheuscrBusch industric, support nearly a score of other useful
industries of considerable magnitude.
During the period that AuhcuScr Busch is out of active business,
we shall take all necessary steps to protect the good name of his
per cent efficiency. In the cNcitcnc: % war false reports and state.